Urban Most Awesome Dad

Chapter 267: Chapter 267 The Attraction of a Martial Arts Grandmaster_1

“Master Xu, I truly have no idea how to thank you enough. I feel that even if I were to give you the entire wealth of the Sun Family, it still wouldn’t make up for the help you’ve given me…” Elder Sun was at a loss for what to do now, looking at Xu Fan with eyes like those of a believer beholding their savior in legend.

“Elder, what are you saying? I didn’t come here expecting any reward. If you talk like that again, I really won’t be able to stay,” Xu Fan said to Elder Sun, pretending to be angry. Today he had heard so many words of thanks that his ears were almost growing calluses. If he continued to receive thanks like this, he might as well be named one of Yan Country’s top ten most touching figures this year.

“Alright, I’ll keep all the thanks here,” Elder Sun responded with a nod, acknowledging inwardly that despite Xu Fan’s young age, his character and temperament were among the most outstanding he had encountered in decades.

“Then if there’s nothing else, I should take my leave,” Xu Fan said with a smile to Elder Sun, then turned and addressed Lin Yaoshi, “Elder Lin, mission accomplished, your old friend is safe and sound, so my task is complete, isn’t it?”

“Haha, if this isn’t considered mission accomplished, then there are no longer any tasks in this world that can be! Thank you so much! Xu friend, I, Lin Yaoshi, have seen countless people and never thought anyone could catch my eye, but after witnessing your skills today, I want to say two words to you.” With that, Elder Lin gave Xu Fan a respectful fist-clasped gesture.

“Admiration!” Elder Lin said to Xu Fan, sincerely.

“Haha, please don’t be so formal, Elder Lin. I still have much to learn from you,” Xu Fan said modestly.

At this moment, hearing the words “learn from” from Xu Fan’s mouth, a look of anticipation suddenly appeared on Elder Sun’s face.

“Master Xu, I suppose you’re a Martial Artist too, right?” Elder Sun asked Xu Fan slowly.

“Er, sort of,” replied Xu Fan, feeling a bit awkward.

Because Xu Fan’s true identity was actually that of a Cultivator, but revealing that would probably shock everyone present, so Xu Fan could only position himself as a Martial Artist, albeit a rather unique one.

“Master Xu, having heard you speak of learning, I suddenly feel like moving my body a bit too. I haven’t engaged in combat for many years, and I wonder if this old frame has gotten rusty. I don’t know if I’ll have the chance to have a heart-to-heart exchange with an expert like you in person.” Elder Sun gazed fixedly at Xu Fan, his eyes brimming with anticipation.

Elder Sun himself was part of the Martial Dao, thus he harbored the perseverance and pursuit characteristic of those in the Martial Dao. In Elder Sun’s eyes, Xu Fan’s strength was like a towering mountain, unfathomably deep. To Sun, Xu Fan’s strength had to have reached at least the level of a Martial Arts Grandmaster.

Although his martial prowess had been damaged, a Martial Artist’s judgment had not.

In Xu Fan’s presence, he could sense that kind of unattainable pressure radiating from him, like a lofty mountain.

Therefore, Elder Sun harbored the thought of sparring with Xu Fan.

For a Martial Artist, the greatest regret in life is to never become a Martial Arts Grandmaster, with the second greatest being never to have met and sparred with one.

A Martial Arts Grandmaster is the lifelong obsession of a Martial Artist.

Even if one cannot become a Martial Arts Grandmaster, at least witnessing a Grandmaster’s strength is enough to live a life without regrets in martial practice.

And Xu Fan had just mentioned to Elder Sun that it’s very possible to reach the Martial Arts Grandmaster Realm within his lifetime.

Thus, Elder Sun was even more eager to experience just how formidable the realm of a Martial Arts Grandmaster truly was.

Seeing Elder Sun’s eager look, Xu Fan asked with some uncertainty, “Elder, you’ve just recovered, you don’t really want to fight me, do you…”

“Master Xu, no, Grandmaster Xu, I won’t say thanks anymore. Seeing as we are both Martial Artists, today, please let me truly witness what a Martial Arts Grandmaster is all about!” Elder Sun spoke with shining eyes.

Upon hearing Elder Sun’s words, Elder Lin also chuckled from the side, “Old Sun, are you feeling too well now and are hoping to lie in bed for a few more days?”

“Old Lin, do you know how many years it’s been since I’ve really exercised? Every muscle and bone in my body is itching to move!” Elder Sun clenched his fists and said to Elder Lin.

“Master Xu, no one understands my father’s temperament better than I do. He’s always been mad about martial arts, so much so that he rarely deals with the family business. Moreover, since his injury, his Martial Dao Realm has been unable to progress, so he’s been silent for decades. Now that he’s finally made some improvement, he definitely wants to test his skills. Please agree to his request,” Li Hua joined in earnestly when he saw his father’s earnest look.

“Master Xu, it’s just a friendly sparring, not a duel to determine the winner or decide life and death. Just stopping at the touch is fine. I’ve never crossed hands with a Martial Arts Grandmaster in my life. Please fulfill this old man’s wish,” Elder Sun also looked at Xu Fan with expectant eyes, helpless like a child from the mountains longing to go to school.

“Alright, since Elder Sun wishes to exchange moves with me, I’d be remiss to refuse,” Xu Fan nodded slowly, extending his hand with an inviting gesture to Elder Sun.

“Haha, splendid!” Elder Sun clapped and laughed.

After speaking, he straightened his clothes and lifted his leg to head out the door.

“Master Xu, my home has a training hall that I usually use for practice. Shall we go there?” Elder Sun asked Xu Fan.

“A training hall? The kind with a roof? Might it be a bit too small?” Xu Fan pondered, guessing that the training hall was probably similar to a gym.

With the strength of Xu Fan, a Martial Arts Grandmaster, and Elder Sun’s current entry into the Qi Drawing Realm, if they really went at it, the destructive power wouldn’t be much less than an earthquake. Fighting in such a confined space could likely bring the house down. Even damaging walls or equipment wouldn’t be good.

“Hmm, now that Master Xu mentions it, that does seem quite inappropriate. How about we have our match on the open grounds of the estate instead? My family doesn’t have much, but we do have plenty of land, haha,” Elder Sun considered it and decided to take Xu Fan outside the house for this long-awaited battle.

The group, eager for some excitement, followed behind Xu Fan and Elder Sun, quickly exiting the door and arriving at an open space outside the estate.