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Chapter 1908 A Promise Worth a Pound, Single-Handedly Turning the Tide
At that moment, the booming voice was still echoing in the backyard when Zhou Yuejin, looking slightly nervous, led three people in.
The man in the lead was about sixty-five years old. He was not particularly tall, but he stood as firm as a pine tree, with an upright posture and steady steps.
He was dressed in a well-fitting dark blue Zhongshan suit, with even the top button fastened meticulously. His hair was neatly combed and slicked back, clearly styled with hair wax. Although it was already gray, it added to his air of authority.
This person had an exceptionally refined appearance, and although his eyes were not large, they were frighteningly bright. A sharp light shone through them as they opened and closed, and his gaze was imposing, making people afraid to look directly at him.
The two silent attendants following behind him had incredibly sharp eyes and restrained auras; it was clear at a glance that they were highly skilled guards.
The man walked to the front of the hanging flower gate, his gaze passing over the crowd and locking onto Li De, who had just finished standing. The dignified expression on his face instantly melted away, turning into a loud laugh with a hint of reproach and heartfelt joy.
"Hahahaha, Li Zhongmo, you bastard, you really didn't die! You're something else, all these decades of burning incense for you at the temple weren't for nothing! Damn it, you disappeared without a trace after I left, I thought you'd turned to dust..."
These words startled the neighbors in the courtyard who rushed over after hearing the commotion.
This is the first time someone has dared to openly curse the highly respected old man Li Dequan as a dog!
Li Dequan is now the prized possession of their courtyard house, and an object of respect for all the neighbors.
For a moment, many people cast doubtful, questioning, angry, and puzzled glances at him.
But as he spoke, the undisguised intimacy and emotion in his words made everyone clearly feel that his relationship with Mr. Li Dequan was anything but ordinary, and a sense of anticipation began to rise within them.
Li Dequan showed no displeasure at the sudden interrogation; instead, he revealed a genuine, heartfelt smile that even Li Xiangnan rarely saw.
He casually picked up his coat from the back of the chair next to him, put it on, straightened it a few times, and went to greet them, smiling with the same sentimental tone:
"Who dares to speak so loudly, calling me by my name! It's you, you old monkey! If you, this old street urchin, are still alive, how could I dare to die so easily! Right? 'Du Xingyue, the Half-City of Yanjing'!"
"Du Xingyue?"
boom!
The moment those three words came out of Li Dequan's mouth, it was like a bombshell dropped into the peaceful backyard, shattering the peace of the courtyard!
Du Bancheng!
"My mother!"
Xu Damao's hand trembled, and he almost spilled the porridge in his bowl. His eyes widened as he wiped his eyes with his sleeve, staring intently at the old man in the Zhongshan suit. "Is he really Du Xingyue? The legendary Du Bancheng, the man who is said to be 'a promise worth a thousand pounds and who can single-handedly turn the tide'?"
He Dashuang and Yuan Zhencheng, who were standing nearby, also gasped. They looked at each other and saw utter shock in each other's eyes.
He Dashuang murmured, "My God, Master Du...didn't he long ago...retire from worldly affairs and go into seclusion? How could he be here?"
Even the usually composed Zhou Yuejin straightened his back unconsciously as he stood behind Du Xingyue, his face full of awe.
"???"
However, this series of exclamations and reactions far exceeded Li Xiangnan's expectations!
What's the situation?
Who is Du Xingyue?
Why are these people reacting so strongly?
Wang Defa suddenly grabbed his arm, his voice trembling with excitement.
"Little Li, Little Li, did you hear that? It's Du Xingyue, it's Master Du! Du Bancheng!"
His voice grew louder and louder, leaving Li Xiangnan even more bewildered.
Seeing that Xiao Li was still a little confused, Wang Defa quickly pulled him aside and explained, "Du Bancheng! He's the former head of the Jue family, one of the Eight Great Families of Yanjing! Of course, that's ancient history, and these terms probably don't exist anymore, but Master Du's seniority and prestige are unparalleled among the older generation in Beijing!"
He secretly gave a thumbs up and emphasized, "I heard that he is a generous and righteous man with extraordinary abilities. When he was young, he could settle a dispute with just a word. He was a man who could shake the entire city with a stomp of his foot! But he has been living a secluded life for the past twenty years and rarely shows his face. I never expected, I really never expected... that the old man actually knows him, and is so familiar with him. This relationship is amazing!"
Li Xiangnan was shocked again, quite taken aback by the information in Defa's words.
The Eight Great Families of Yanjing? The Noble Families?
He was somewhat familiar with the eight major sects of the martial arts world.
There are the Fright Gate, Tired Gate, Floating Gate, Book Gate, Wind Gate, Fire Gate, Noble Gate, and Important Gate.
Each category represents a specific skill or industry. For example, the Fengmen (风门) category refers to a group of people who study mountains, rivers, geography, feng shui, and yin and yang. They firmly believe that adjusting the environment can influence a person's fortune and health, and Feng shui masters still exist in many places.
This noble family, whose members are mostly sons of powerful and wealthy families, occupies an important position among the eight families due to their strong family background and resources.
Members of noble families often have intricate connections with other sects and clans. Their behavior can influence the overall structure of the Eight Sects and even slightly affect events in the martial arts world!
In other words, if someone from the Juemen family intervenes, most people will give them face!
To my utter surprise, my grandfather, Li Dequan, actually knew someone from the Jue family!
“That’s right,” Song Ziming chimed in, his eyes sparkling with excitement. “When I was little, my grandfather often talked about Grandpa Du. He said that he not only had a very high status and seniority in the martial arts world, but also had a very important influence in the new society! He was a master of folk culture, and his disciples were spread across various industries. He was incredibly powerful! That’s why he was called Du Half-City! It meant that half the people in Yanjing were his people! Although it’s an exaggeration, it does illustrate a point! However, he was extremely low-key and rarely seen. He was like a dragon whose head is seen but whose tail is not yet seen!”
As Li Xiangnan listened to Wang Defa and Song Ziming's back-and-forth conversation, his shock grew wave after wave.
He never expected that this imposing old man who suddenly appeared would be such a legendary figure.
What he found even more unbelievable was that, judging from the interaction between his grandfather and this Mr. Du, they were clearly very close friends!
When did Grandpa meet Du Bancheng?
At this moment, the neighbors who rushed to the courtyard after hearing the news, including Zhu Qiuju and Li Fugui, were also greatly shocked and excited after hearing the whispers and shocked comments of the surrounding neighbors.
For these old Beijing residents, or those who know a bit about the old days, the name Du Xingyue is practically legendary!
Who would have thought that such a legendary figure would suddenly appear in their ordinary courtyard house?
and!
The key is!
He's here to see Old Master Li!
God!
What's most unbelievable is that Du Xingyue's attitude towards Li Lao is nothing like that of an ordinary old friend.
The intimacy in his tone, even carrying a hint of barely perceptible respect, and Li Dequan's nonchalant and jovial demeanor in front of him, all spoke volumes about one fact.
In the eyes of the bigwig Du Xingyue, Old Master Li held an extremely high position!
hiss!
Everyone looked at each other, and soon fell silent. A terrifying question arose in everyone's mind.
Who exactly is this old man, Li Dequan?