Martial Arts Master in the City

Xie Jiantao knew why Ye Xiao was looking for him; obviously, it had to do with the Dragon Flag.

Xie Jiantao was about to collapse; because of the Dragon Flag, he had turned into someone he didn't recognize over the past few months, and his life was no longer under his control.

"I'm an antique dealer!" Xie Jiantao looked at Ye Xiao, especially seeing Ye Xiao's smiling face, he felt a distinct sense of helplessness.

Ye Xiao looked at Xie Jiantao but didn't speak nor did he have any intention of stopping Xie Jiantao from continuing.

Xie Jiantao originally wanted to discern something from Ye Xiao's expression he was looking for, but Ye Xiao's face was only smiling, revealing nothing else.

"Ever since I obtained that rare flag, my world has completely collapsed." Xie Jiantao sighed, his gaze no longer on Ye Xiao but rather on the cup of water he picked up, cradling it in both hands, as if that was the only thing he could control now.

"You're an ordinary person, aren't you?" Ye Xiao spoke at this moment.

Earlier, when he was in Bird City, Ye Xiao already heard from Jiang Wulu that the Dragon Flag was obtained by an ordinary person.

"I am an ordinary person, but I'm also a very discerning businessman. If I had known my unique vision would one day cause me to lose control over my life, I would rather have been blind from the start." Xie Jiantao said.

Ye Xiao smiled slightly and said, "We are all pawns of life, wishing to become masters of life, heh, you have quite an imagination."

Xie Jiantao sighed and said, "Yes, before this, I was the envy of many. I had a fortune of several hundred million. I could live a carefree life with all that money, but once a person reaches a certain level, they become utterly lost. I became lost. When I obtained the Dragon Flag, I thought I'd gotten a treasure. People wanted to buy it, but I refused to sell. Gradually, more people learned I had the Dragon Flag. Of course, eventually, it wasn't just antique dealers and enthusiasts, but also martial artists like you."

Ye Xiao said, "The Dragon Flag to martial artists is like what ordinary people feel seeing the Imperial Jade Seal."

"You're right, so more and more martial artists entered my life, including them." At this point, Xie Jiantao suddenly looked at Ye Xiao and said, "I swear, although I'm an antique dealer and have smuggled before, I assure you in my heart, I am Yan Country person, at least, I don't want this peaceful era to be disrupted."

"Gold is hidden in chaos; antiques are hidden in peace—this saying is quite right!" Ye Xiao said, "Now can you tell me who they are? Even if you don't say, I can find out anyway. Besides, your silence will make them want your life!"

Ye Xiao's words certainly hit the nail on the head regarding Xie Jiantao's thoughts.

Xie Jiantao understood, even if he said nothing and did nothing, those people would surely kill him because the Dragon Flag was too important to them.

Xie Jiantao looked at Ye Xiao and suddenly said, "Can you save me?"

Upon hearing Xie Jiantao's words, Ye Xiao immediately smiled and said, "Why say such a thing? You seem to have never trusted me; since you don't trust me, how can you ask me to save you?"

"This…" Xie Jiantao was at a loss for words!

Ye Xiao smiled slightly and said, "Of course, if you sincerely trust me or wish to become friends with me, I naturally would protect my friends, that's undeniable, but before that, I still want to know your full name!"

Xie Jiantao didn't speak but seriously looked at Ye Xiao, seeming to hesitate.

His current situation was indeed very dangerous; many knew he had the Dragon Flag. Although other Yan Country martial artists wanted to find him merely to control him, even so, it was worth his struggle.

"Xie Jiantao!" Xie Jiantao finally spoke his name.

"Famous antique dealer of the Northern Territory." When Ye Xiao heard the name 'Xie Jiantao', he slightly smiled and said.

Xie Jiantao said, "You know me?"

Ye Xiao shook his head and said, "I don't know you, but your name is well-known in Yan Country's antique circle, which isn't necessarily a good reputation."

Xie Jiantao didn't refute; Ye Xiao was right. He said, "Let's get back to business, can you really protect me?"

"Protect you? Certainly, but you need to show me your sincerity!" Ye Xiao said with a faint smile.

"You also want the Dragon Flag?" Xie Jiantao looked at Ye Xiao.

Ye Xiao said, "Honestly, I want to see it. After all, the Dragon Flag has been said to be extraordinary. Of course, I'm more interested in the person we killed, who is behind them!"

"Honestly, I don't know who they are either, but I saw their leader, a blonde-haired, blue-eyed Southern Federation person, likely also a martial artist. Originally, I just wanted to use the Dragon Flag to show off, but he asked me to hold a Dragon List tournament with the Dragon Flag in Yan Country to gather the majority of Yan Country's martial artists in one place and then…" Xie Jiantao was hesitant here.

Ye Xiao immediately said curiously, "Tell me!"

Xie Jiantao said, "Then kill all these martial artists!"

"Oh?" Ye Xiao was stunned upon hearing this; he hadn't expected such a conspiracy behind the Dragon List tournament.

Or rather, it wasn't just him; perhaps the entire Yan Country wouldn't have anticipated it.

"Does someone aim to destroy the martial arts world of Yan Country in one fell swoop?" Ye Xiao asked.

"That's the idea." Xie Jiantao said, "However, I've always been puzzled."

Ye Xiao asked, "What puzzle?"

"Although I'm not a martial artist, I imagine they're all very powerful, and those who could participate in such a tournament would be the most powerful group. Given they're Yan Country's most formidable group, what could ensure they're all killed?" Xie Jiantao said.

Ye Xiao thought his words made sense, then turned to Xie Jiantao and said, "The location was chosen to be Chu City, is that their decision?"

"No, it was my decision. It happened when they asked me if Yan Country was attacked, where would be the safest." Xie Jiantao said, "I said, certainly in Central State area. So, they inexplicably chose Chu City. In fact, this is my most peculiar point: why choose the safest Central State? It'd be troublesome even if foreigners came there?"

Hearing this, Ye Xiao thought there was truth in Xie Jiantao's words, contemplated for a moment, and suddenly had a flash of insight!