In that instant, Mad Blade felt an icy chill at his throat, his skin breaking out in small goosebumps.

The killing intent of Big Spear cleaving through the air made his throat muscles deeply contract, leaving him unable to breathe.

Mad Blade shouted loudly, retreating with a backward leaping step like a Leopard.

However, the spear moved as fast as lightning, and it seemed that its tip was about to nail into Mad Blade's shoulder.

Yang Fei grabbed half a brick, using it as a shield, positioning it in front of Mad Blade.

Puh!

A muffled sound was heard, Yang Fei's arm shook like it was electrocuted, his entire skeleton trembling.

Yet, the brick in his hand exploded into pieces by the impact of Big Spear.

"Good!"

The old man's figure flashed over like a flying bird.

He grabbed the handle of Big Spear, pulled it back, and the spear shaft quivered.

In the air, a cold light flickered, the old man's spear created dozens of spear shadows.

The dazzling spear tips appeared like swarms of hornets, stabbing towards Yang Fei.

The yellow sandalwood spear shaft was very flexible.

The old man flicked the spear, and the air filled with spear tips, whistling sounds accompanying them.

Each thrust targeted Yang Fei's throat—a critical spot.

Within countless spear shadows, Yang Fei dodged and weaved, the situation extremely perilous.

Lin Xueyi's hand clutched tightly at the hem of her skirt, her face deathly pale.

Mad Blade watched, his heart racing with awe and fear.

He had only crossed hands with the old man once but was wounded by the elder.

He had always believed it was due to his own carelessness, filled with resentment in his heart.

However, now watching the old man engage with Yang Fei, Big Spear swirling like a flood dragon in the water, a python turning over,

Mad Blade realized just how formidable this elder truly was.

The fight had started here, and a group of young men and women stopped their martial practice, crowding around, chattering excitedly.

"Hey, Master's Four Levels Spear has become even more formidable, jab these bastards to death."

"This guy can hold out for at most ten moves, no, just three moves!"

"These guys are the worst, throw them out."

...

The old man's Big Spear, whether thrusting, sweeping, smearing, or picking, was used so masterfully it seemed divine.

His Big Spear could not only be used as a spear but also as an eyebrow stick.

Occasionally, he mixed in techniques from Emei Stab, Dagger, and javelin, his offensive as fierce as a tempest.

However, no matter how ferocious and sharp the old man's spear came, it always failed to capture Yang Fei's form.

Yang Fei, resembling a Spirit Cat, moved so silently and fluidly through the spear shadows.

Sometimes, he would roll forward, plunging into the fray.

Single-handed grabs, throat locks, and eye gouges caught the old man off guard.

Suddenly, the old man bellowed, thrusting his spear horizontally with a buzzing sound at the tip.

It turned out the old man had discerned Yang Fei's weakness: quick and agile but lacking in power.

He intended to beat cleverness with clumsiness!

And this thrust, primitive in spirit, indeed enveloped all of Yang Fei's escape routes.

Yang Fei had no place to dodge, he somersaulted, rising into the air, his toes landing on the old man's spear shaft.

The old man felt the spear shaft sink slightly, knowing it was not good.

However, it was too late for him to change his move.

Yang Fei, like a dragonfly skimming the water, lightly neared the old man after stepping on the spear shaft.

His two fingers hooked, digging towards the old man's eyes.

The old man froze.

The entire scene went quiet.

Yang Fei's fingers reached the old man's eyelids but suddenly stopped.

He squatted on the spear shaft, looking indifferently at the old man.

After a long moment, the old man finally sighed.

He dejectedly said, "I lost, there actually exists such fast movement technique in the world."

Yang Fei lightly landed on the ground, following the rules of the martial arts world, he cupped his fists in a salute to the old man.

"I dare not, elder's handling of the spear was truly divine."

"Ah, stop it, what good does it do? It still can't protect this old building."

The old man's expression was somewhat desolate.

He stowed away his Big Spear and looked at Yang Fei coldly.

"Young man, you've beaten me, I've nothing more to say."

"Do as you please, I'm going home tomorrow."

After saying that, the elder turned and walked away.

The other youths were also looking at Yang Fei resentfully.

Someone in the crowd started to heckle loudly.

Yang Fei took a few steps forward and said, "Elder, please wait, may I have a word with you?"

The elder abruptly turned around, sneering coldly.

"What, do you still want to spare this old man's life?"

Yang Fei replied respectfully, "Not at all, I understand how the elder feels, I just want to talk."

"In this peaceful era, it is my good fortune to meet an elder from the martial arts world like you."

The elder sized up Yang Fei from head to toe and suddenly asked, "Are you a soldier?"

Yang Fei stiffened, unable to help but glance at Mad Blade.

Mad Blade also stepped forward in shock.

The atmosphere immediately tensed.

Seeing that Yang Fei did not respond, the elder shook his hand.

"Never mind, if you won't say, I won't ask, please come this way."

Yang Fei followed the elder under a crooked willow tree.

Lin Xueyi and Mad Blade also followed.

A group of martial artists, young men and women, spread out but did not leave.

They surrounded Yang Fei and the other two from a distance, each one looking indignant.

The elder brewed tea for Yang Fei but completely ignored Mad Blade and Lin Xueyi.

Yang Fei tentatively said, "I heard that you are a retired worker from the supply and marketing cooperative?"

The elder's gaze was intense as he looked at Yang Fei, "To be precise, I am a soldier."

"Once a soldier, always a soldier."

He looked at Yang Fei, his eyes gradually filled with affection.

"I can tell, you are also a soldier."

"No matter how slippery you are, young man, the essence of a soldier has already seeped into your marrow."

Yang Fei and Mad Blade exchanged glances.

Yang Fei smiled ruefully, "You're right, elder. May I know during which period did you serve?"

The elder stroked his beard, his face showing a nostalgic expression, "That was over thirty years ago."

"Heh, see this spear? With it, I killed the South Yue devils."

A veteran of the Vietnam War!

Yang Fei was startled and instinctively straightened up.

His face was full of respect.

"My apologies, I had no idea the elder was a veteran of the Vietnam War, I salute you."

As he spoke, he and Mad Blade stood side by side and gave the elder a formal military salute.

The elder chuckled, his expression becoming much friendlier.

He patted the stool, "Sit, sit, all that is in the past now, why bring it up?"

This time, the elder brewed tea and poured some for Mad Blade as well.

However, Lin Xueyi was still left out.

Yang Fei and Mad Blade couldn't help but laugh, finding the stubborn old soldier rather endearing.

The elder poured tea for them and sighed deeply.

"I know, in your hearts, you must think this old fool is unreasonable and reckless."

He laughed, patting his leg.

"I've lived through gunfire and storms all my life."

"But, I wasn't confounded by the cannonfire of the South Yue devils; I am clearer in my heart than anything else."

"This piece of land, rather than letting it be occupied and developed by unscrupulous developers who make dishonest money, it's better to preserve it for something meaningful."

He said this and pointed at the young people scattered in the distance.

"See, these young people, they're all orphans I've taken in."

"Among them, some were abandoned by ruthless parents, some were rescued from human traffickers and couldn't find their relatives."

"There are also two disabled individuals who were maimed by cruel traffickers, and their parents refused to acknowledge them, so they were sent here."

Yang Fei and the others listened more and more amazed, looking at the old man with respect.

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