The sun that was about to enter summer was already making people feel uncomfortable and uncomfortable. Clouds appeared in the sky from time to time. Only when the breeze blew, people felt a sense of refreshing and cool. The ears of wheat in the fields had already turned golden. The wind blew the golden waves of wheat, one wave after another. It was a spectacular sight. The farmers had already started harvesting in the wheat fields.
On the main road, two snow-white horses were carrying a pair of enviable young lovers. They walked side by side unhurriedly. The two horses would squeeze their heads together from time to time, as if they were saying an affectionate farewell before parting. Ren Cong comforted Gai Yiling, who was beside him,"
"Sister Ling, don't worry! I believe that I will be able to finish my business and come back to meet you very soon. Just wait for me!”
"No! I want to go with you!"
Gai Yiling argued willfully.
"I'm going to do something this time, and the journey is very dangerous. You can't go.”
Ren Cong explained.
"It's because it's dangerous that I want to go with you. I can also help you and take care of your daily life!”
Gai Yiling said seriously.
"Sister Ling, I can advance and retreat freely by myself. If you go with me, not only will you not be able to help me, but it will also make me have a lot of scruples. I'm afraid that you will be hurt, and I'm even more afraid that if I'm not careful, you will be captured and used to threaten me. You don't have to worry about your parents in the sect. On the other hand, you have to develop the power of the White Sunflower Sect as soon as possible. Go back and immediately build your headquarters into a solid base. Wait for me to come back. That is to set my headquarters in the White Sunflower Sect. Do you understand? You have a very heavy burden! You asked for it. When the time comes, we can be together and never be separated. But now I have an important mission! When the time comes, you will understand!"
Ren Cong told Gai Yiling.
"I'm just worried about you! I'm afraid that if anything happens to you, no one will take care of you!”
Gai Yiling said aggrievedly.
"Sister Ling, don't worry. No one can hurt me. I'm free to advance and retreat!”
Ren Cong said confidently to Gai Yiling.
"Alright then! I'll listen to you, but you must remember that the martial world is dangerous and people are unpredictable. Don't trust people casually. Come back as soon as you're done. I'll wait for you. You have to understand that you're not alone now. There's still an unmarried wife who's always thinking about you waiting for your return!”
Gai Yiling said with tears in her eyes.
Gai Yiling turned her head and planted a deep kiss on Ren Cong's cheek. She grabbed Ren Cong's hand and bit his arm hard.
"When you see these teeth marks, you will think of me and you will come back. Block! Ge Ge!"
Gai Yiling said with a smile.
"Princess, let us have a kiss too! Gege! Ge Ge!"
The two maids behind him laughed loudly.
"In your dreams, you don't have a share. You dare to have any ideas about this cult master, watch how I deal with you when we get back! Ge Ge!"
Gai Yiling scolded him jokingly.
"Alright! I'm leaving, so be good, my good wife!”
In order not to make everyone sad, Ren Cong planted a kiss on Gai Yiling's face and whipped her away.
"Come back early! Husband…!"
Gai Yiling shouted from behind.
"I know, baby…!"
The white shadow gradually disappeared into the vast green shade. Gai Yiling watched her beloved person leave with tears in her eyes. It was not until the white shadow disappeared that she reluctantly took the two servant girls to the headquarters of the White Sunflower Sect to complete the mission Ren Cong had given her.
Ren Cong came to a fork in the road with a heavy heart. There was a small hut by the road with two small tables and a few stools. An old man was sitting there selling tea. Ren Cong stopped and jumped off his horse. He came to the small hut and sat down on a small wooden stool. He asked for a bowl of tea and drank it.
Ever since he came out of the cave, he had been a lively young man. He was free and unrestrained. However, in this short period of time, this innocent young man found that he was no longer as carefree as before. He always felt that his heart was heavy, and Gai Yiling's shadow always appeared in his mind.
"Fine, fine! Fine, fine, fine…"
The sound of horse hooves came closer and closer. A middle-aged man in a long robe rode a brownish-yellow horse with a sword in his hand. He came to the side of the hut and jumped off the horse, disrupting Ren Cong's thoughts.
The middle-aged man had a square face and was eight feet tall. He wore a gray robe and a beautiful scabbard hung diagonally on his right waist. He was elegant and had a calm expression. He appeared steady, magnanimous, and confident. He sat down on the small table opposite him and asked for a bowl of tea as well. He kept looking at Ren Cong. Ren Cong was embarrassed by his stare. He stood up, paid for the tea, and prepared to get on his horse and leave.
The middle-aged man said,"
"Little Lord, you can't leave!"
Ren Cong asked,"
"Why?"
The middle-aged man said,"
"You must be the young man in white who wiped out the Black Tiger Casino with one palm. I've been looking for you so hard! I finally met you. My luck is pretty good.”
"I don't know what you're talking about. You've got the wrong person!”
Ren Cong mounted his horse and said.
The middle-aged man flashed in front of the horse and said,"
"Little Lord, I have no ill intentions. I just want to have a martial arts competition with you!”
"I don't want to compete with anyone. Please leave!”
Ren Cong said politely to the middle-aged man.
"I don't think you should keep people a thousand miles away. You can't leave today!”
As the middle-aged man spoke, he leaped up more than ten feet into the air. His treasured sword slashed out a streak of silver light, which was bright and white. It flowed straight towards Ren Cong's Adam's apple.
Ren Cong only felt a cold air assaulting him. He knew that this person's internal energy was extraordinary and had already reached the realm of Heart and Sword as One. The sword qi hurt people. Before the sword arrived, the sword qi had arrived. Ren Cong didn't want to hurt the innocent, so he extended his two fingers and caught the tip of the sword that was rushing toward him. He turned to the side and with a clang, the sword was broken. Ren Cong circulated his Qi and pushed the middle-aged man three Zhang away.
The middle-aged man landed on the ground and steadied himself. He cupped his fists and said,"
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I've overestimated myself. Please forgive me, young hero!”
Ren Cong hurriedly jumped off his horse and returned the greeting with cupped fists.
"Senior is too humble. Junior has offended you just now, so I have to ask for a letter. I still have something to do and have to go first. Farewell!"
The middle-aged man stood there in a daze and watched Ren Cong leave with admiration. Only when Ren Cong's figure disappeared did he turn around and return to the small hut to lead the horse. He thought to himself,
"Ah! The world of martial arts was about to change. The number one in the world was none other than him! This young man is polite and magnanimous. It's a blessing to the martial arts world!”
Ren Cong jumped onto his horse and galloped for a few hours before arriving at the entrance of a valley. On both sides of the valley entrance were steep cliffs. The two sides of the rock wall were almost stuck together, like a tiger's mouth with a huge mouth. The stone walls were covered with vines, and the valley was covered in fog. Nothing could be seen from fifty feet away, of course, that was for ordinary people. Ren Cong was an exception.
Ren Cong stopped at the entrance of the valley for a moment, then rode his horse into the valley. Suddenly, countless boulders fell from the stone wall! Ren Cong flipped his palms and pushed them out into the air. As he pushed forward, he saw a powerful airflow colliding with the huge rocks that were pouring down. For a moment, the sound of spring thunder could be heard in the sky above the valley.
" Boom!" Explosions echoed throughout the valley. The boulders that had been smashed into powder stirred up a thick cloud of dust that mixed with the fog, making it impossible to see one's fingers.
The dust fog made it hard for people to open their eyes and breathe. They could only hear the violent coughing and constant curses of the people lurking on the edge of the mountain mixed with the echoing explosions, like the howling of demons coming from afar.
Ren Cong, who was sitting on the horse's back, immediately used the move of "Turning Finger into Sword" in the direction of the coughing and cursing. The only thing that could be heard was the continuous sound of "Bang" in the place where his finger was pointed, and the screams were terrifying.
A loud voice on the mountain shouted,"
"You son of a b * tch, stop coughing. You're courting death…"
As soon as the word " yes " left his mouth, there was a loud explosion and a miserable scream.
This time, he would never cough again.
Ren Cong patted his white horse and dashed out of the valley in one breath. This Prince Charming in white had become a Prince Gray in gray.
Ren Cong patted the dust off his body. As there was too much dust, no matter how he patted it, it was useless. His body was indeed too dirty.
"No, I can't run on the road like this. It affects my image too much. I have to find a place to wash up and change my clothes.”
Ren Cong thought to himself.
After leaving the valley, they saw a small stream in front of them. The clear stream flowed forward, making a " ding dong…" sound, making the air here fresh and refreshing, making people feel comfortable.
Ren Cong rode his horse to the side of the stream and jumped off his horse. He placed his luggage on the bank and took off the saddle. He led the big white horse to the stream and slowly took a bath. At the same time, it also washed its beloved white horse clean. The white horse regained its white body. It kept shaking its head, shaking off the water on its body, and went to the shore to eat grass.
Ren Cong washed his clothes and came to the shore. He opened his bag and changed into a white shirt and trousers. He put on a pair of beautiful gentleman's cloth shoes, tied a red belt the width of his palm, tied a red ribbon the width of two fingers on his head, and put on a red cloak with black edges. He looked extremely dashing.
He hung his wet clothes on the branches and lay down on a clean rock in the middle of the stream to rest. As time passed, Ren Cong closed his eyes and lay there quietly, deep in thought.
"Aiyo, aiyo, help!"
A weak voice was heard.
Ren Cong stood up and looked around. He found a person lying in the weeds by the stream in the distance. Ren Cong leaped lightly and came to the person's side. He saw an old man digging herbs lying on the ground. He was on his last breath and moaned weakly from time to time.
Ren Cong bent down and asked with concern,"
"Old man, what's wrong? Where are you feeling uncomfortable? Where do you live?"
The old man opened his eyes slightly and told Ren Cong weakly,"
"Young master, please save me. My heart is aching. I live in the village ahead. Send me back and my family will thank you.”
"Old man, don't talk. I'll help you.”
Ren Cong said as he squatted down to help the old man. The old man had no strength at all. He only panted heavily and had a painful expression on his face. Ren Cong had no choice but to carry the old man and walk towards the big white horse.
The dying old man on his back suddenly waved his right hand, and a sharp short knife appeared from his sleeve. He quickly stabbed it into Ren Cong's collarbone. This action was faster than the wind and faster than lightning. It was a completely different person from the old man Ren Cong had just seen.
Ren Cong's skin had already reached a state where it would naturally resist when in danger. However, due to the close proximity, the old man's internal energy was profound. The knife pierced into the skin that had just resisted. The moment the knife pierced into the skin, Ren Cong's pores emitted a powerful counterattack force. The old man on his back was sent flying fifty feet away with a bang and crashed heavily into a large rock. For an ordinary person, this kind of collision would either cause their head to explode or their internal organs to shatter. However, the old man could actually leap up and pounce towards Ren Cong. However, he could not pounce on him no matter what. Every time he pounced, he would be bounced back.
The old man composed himself and placed his hands in front of his chest. He pushed his palms forward and a powerful airflow rushed towards the halo emitted by Ren Cong's pores. The halo was like a large balloon being pressed down. The old man advanced step by step with difficulty. After only three steps, he could not move anymore. His clothes bulged and his skin swelled like a ball. He could neither advance nor retreat. If he retreated, he would be knocked back a few feet and would be seriously injured. Therefore, he could only die.
Ren Cong reached out and slowly pulled out the sharp knife. The muscles immediately healed where the knife was pulled out, until the sharp knife that was five inches deep was pulled out. Strangely enough, there was no blood at all. The wound was completely gone, as if it had never been injured. Ren Cong was also surprised. It turned out that his skin and body had already reached such a state.
" Bang, bang!" The old man was still unable to withstand it and was sent flying fifty feet away. Ren Cong floated forward and pressed his sword against the old man's Adam's apple as he shouted,"
"Who are you? How dare you deceive this young master!”
The old man closed his eyes and did not reply. Ren Cong reached out and tore off his face. It turned out to be a middle-aged man in his forties. The man raised his hand agilely, blocking the sword and blade, and jumped up. At the instant he leaped, Ren Cong's palm gently struck down. With a loud bang, a sharp blade-like airflow collided with the man's powerful airflow and cut through it. The middle-aged man was neatly cut into two.
Ren Cong came to the stream again and washed his hands thoroughly. He put away his dried clothes and put them into his bag. After tidying up his luggage, he got on his horse and continued on his way. Not far ahead, they arrived at a small town with 100 households.
Ren Cong came to a hotel and got off his horse. The waiter ran up to him and greeted him warmly,
"Guest, are you staying here? The guest rooms are clean and cheap, and the service is good!”
The waiter said as he helped Ren Cong lead the horse into the shop.
"Please help me feed the horse well. The ingredients must be of the best quality. After you feed the horses, prepare a first-class guest room for me!”
Ren Cong instructed the waiter.
After instructing the waiter, Ren Cong went to the dining room alone and sat down. He ordered a pound of kaoliang wine, two pounds of braised beef, a plate of salted roasted back, and a roasted chicken. He slowly drank it alone.
On the opposite side of the square platform, a few people who looked like Jianghu people were eating and discussing something. A young man said,
"I heard that the two casinos of the Black Tiger Gang in the Xiang area were wiped out by a young hero in white and turned into ruins. The Changsha branch was even worse. More than 200 people were buried in the ruins, and not a single one was left. In total, they had lost more than ten million taels of silver. The Black Tiger Gang was chasing the young man in white everywhere. They must kill him.”
Another middle-aged man suddenly laughed and said,"
"The Black Tiger Gang is indeed too arrogant. They have expanded their forces everywhere and fought for territory. They have harmed many people. As the saying goes,'there is still the strongest among the strong'. There will always be someone who will take care of them! This was karma, ha! Hah! Haha!"
Another old man said,"
"I heard that the Black Tiger Gang recently invited many experts and evil cult members. They blocked and attacked the path of the young hero in white, but they were all defeated. He wondered where this young hero in white came from to be so powerful. It was said that they had not even officially come into contact with each other before they died or were injured. It seemed that there was going to be a big wave in the martial arts world.”
The middle-aged man pouted at Ren Cong, and the few of them stopped talking. They just buried their heads in eating and drinking.
After Ren Cong finished eating, he stood up and paid the bill. He told the boss that he didn't want the room anymore. He paid for the horse feed and led the horse out of the shop. He got on the horse and was about to set off when the old man caught up and said,
"Young man, the road ahead is not peaceful. Please be careful!”
Ren Cong cupped his hands at the old man and said,"
"Thank you for your reminder, Senior.”He patted the white horse and went on the official road.
The sun had slowly set. The bright red sun shone on the earth, making it red. People had already quickened their pace and hurried to their homes. The farmers were tying the harvested wheat into large bundles and carrying them home. The sky was about to turn dark.
Ren Cong came to a large courtyard. It was already dark. He jumped off the horse and knocked on the door.
“呯!呯呯……!”
A 50-year-old vassal opened the door slightly and asked,
"Who is it?"
"Ah! Uncle, it's getting late. I want to stay in your manor for the night. Can you do me a favor?”
Ren Cong asked.
"Please wait a moment!"
Not long after the vassal entered, he came out and opened the door. He said politely to Ren Cong,
"Please come in, sir!"
The vassal led Ren Cong into the courtyard, came to the stables on the right, and then led Ren Cong to the main hall.
A man in a long robe, about 58 or 59 years old, was sitting on a big wooden chair and drinking tea. The vassal came forward and respectfully said to the man,
"Manor Lord, this is the guest who requested accommodation!”
"Ah! What a good young man. Welcome, welcome! Please sit down! Haha!"
The manor lord warmly invited Ren Cong to sit down and asked for a cup of tea. He said,
"Young Master has come from afar. This village is poor and doesn't have anything good to entertain you.”
At the same time, he ordered the servants to kill a chicken and cook a few dishes for the guests to have dinner.
Not long after, a stewed hen, a plate of steamed bacon, sausages, a plate of fried tofu with yellow on both sides, a plate of red pepper twice-cooked pork, and a plate of stir-fried vegetables were served on the table.
The manor lord invited Ren Cong to sit down, poured some fragrant kaoliang wine and said enthusiastically,"
"Young Master, the dishes in the countryside are not as good as those in the city. This old man will accompany Young Master to drink a few cups. Don't stand on ceremony!"
Ren Cong raised his wine glass and said,"
"Thank you for your warm hospitality, Villa Lord. It's too much trouble for you. I will pay for the food and accommodation!”
"No need to be so polite. Everyone who comes is a guest. Young Master, drink this cup!”
the manor master said.
The two of them raised their glasses and drank it in one gulp. The taste of the dishes was indeed not bad. Ren Cong especially liked the preserved meat sausage and braised yellow tofu. Unknowingly, Ren Cong drank about two catties of kaoliang wine and felt dizzy. Therefore, he stood up and said to the manor master,"
"Thank you for your warm hospitality, Manor Lord. I drank a few more cups and went to rest. Thank you very much!”
The manor master said,"
"It's a normal meal. Why don't you drink a few more glasses?”
"No, I've already drunk too much. Thank you!"
Ren Cong returned the greeting.
A vassal came in and led Ren Cong out of the gate. Ren Cong followed the vassal to a small building in the backyard. Ren Cong did not even take off his clothes and fell asleep on the bed.
Ren Cong slept in the small building in the backyard of the manor, near the hillside. There were eight rooms on the left and eight rooms on the right. The small building was in the middle. It had a total of three floors and was more than ten feet wide from the rooms on the left and right. The space on both sides of the small building was a flower garden, a rockery, and a fish pond. It was indeed quite good.
Ren Cong was sleeping soundly. At this time, more than twenty vassals carried large bundles of dry wood and straw to the small building where Ren Cong slept and piled them around the entire row of rooms. After a while, the small building and the rooms on both sides were surrounded by thick firewood. They also carried a lot of pine oil stems and placed them on the firewood to help fuel the fire. How could Ren Cong, who was sound asleep, know that danger had already surrounded him?
Around midnight, a few torches lit up the firewood around the small building and the wing room. With the help of the pine oil, the firewood soon emitted thick smoke. The raging fire instantly drowned the small building and the entire wing room.
Ah! Why was it so hot? Ren Cong choked on the smoke and coughed a few times. He woke up with a start. The fire had already burned his mosquito net and quilt!
"Ah! It's on fire!"
Ren Cong jumped down from the shop and put on his shoes. Fortunately, he was drunk and did not take off his clothes. His backpack and sword were still fully armed.
He calmed down. He scolded,
"Humph! If this son of a b * tch wants to burn me to death, then burn me. Burn the entire manor!”
Ren Cong was the first to lightly push his palm into the air, and a strong wind immediately blew. Bang! Sparks flew into the sky, as if a huge firework had been set off. The sky was filled with sparks, and the remaining energy shot in all directions.
Sparks fell from the sky and flew to the other houses in the manor. The entire manor instantly fell into a sea of fire.
Then, Ren Cong gently pushed his palm against the wall in the courtyard. With a loud bang, the earth shook and the mountains shook. Sand and stones flew, and flames flew in all directions. The trees a few miles away rustled, and the leaves fell to the ground.
Those pine poles flew all over the courtyard, and the entire courtyard was instantly filled with cries, screams, the sound of flames, and the wild cries of pigs, cows, and sheep. It was really tragic enough.
Ren Cong flew to the right side of the stable. The big white horse was so scared that it hissed and kicked its hooves. When it saw its master coming, it immediately quieted down.
Ren Cong stepped forward and untied the horse's rope. He jumped onto the horse, clamped his legs together, and rushed out of the gate. He got off the horse and raised his hands. He was really furious. He roared and pushed out with both hands.
A powerful airflow rolled forward with an earth-shattering boom.
In an instant, a strong wind blew, sand and stones flew, the earth shook, and the peaks resonated. The big trees dozens of miles away rustled, and the leaves fell to the ground. A large manor was instantly flattened.
The rumbling sounds lasted for a long time. The cries and screams in the raging fire just now, the neighing of horses and the howling of pigs disappeared with the disappearance of the manor, leaving only black ruins and scorched earth.
Ren Cong stood in the darkness, looking at the scorched earth and muttering,"
"You can't blame me for this. You asked for it…!”
Ren Cong turned around and jumped onto his horse. He rode forward and soon arrived at a mountain covered in dense forests and thorns. He vaguely saw a temple on the hillside and rode along the mountain path to the temple. It turned out to be a dilapidated temple of the Goddess Mother. No one lived inside.
Ren Cong jumped off the horse and entered the dilapidated temple. He tied the horse to the pillar and looked around. There was nothing unusual. He sat down and rested under the altar, preparing to continue his journey after dawn.
Who would have thought that just as he closed his eyes, countless white lights with bone-piercing cold air flew towards him. Danger had occurred, and Ren Cong's skin immediately emitted a halo, covering Ren Cong in the middle. The hidden weapons that were rushing towards him fell to the ground one after another. Seeing that it was not working, the other party could only give up. Everything was quiet again.
Ren Cong's entire body relaxed. His heart was as white as paper.'You can't see me…'
As he floated to the roof to patrol, he found six men in black lying on the beam. Ren Cong immediately gave each of them a bamboo leaf dart.
"Ah! Ah…!" After a few screams, the six men in black fell to the ground with a bang.
Ren Cong landed on the ground smugly, stretched his back and scolded,"
"You son of a b * tch, you want to sneak attack me and not let me sleep?”
Bang! Crash! A large net was cast down from the roof. A large halo flashed, and the net fell into the air but could not come down.
"It's useless. Stop dreaming, you son of a b * tch. Show me your true ability! Hah! Hah! Haha!"
Ren Cong laughed loudly.
Suddenly, a strong air current rushed towards Ren Cong and collided with the halo that was naturally emitted by Ren Cong's skin when he was in danger. There was only a bang! The strong wind swept up the dust on the ground and rolled it into the air. The dust and smoke in the room made it difficult for people to distinguish what was going on. Ren Cong rushed out of the temple wall with the big halo, and a big hole was broken through the temple wall.
"Hehe, this son of a b * tch really has some ability!”
Ren Cong thought to himself.
Ren Cong stood outside the temple and smiled."
"You son of a b * tch, do it again!”
There was no reaction.
Ren Cong shouted again,
"Bastard, I told you to come again, did you hear me?”
Still no movement, Ren Cong thought,"
"It's fine if you don't want to come. I won't pester you anymore. This young master is leaving!”
Just as he was about to untie the reins, a huge silver light suddenly drew a large arc. One could only see specks of stars as sword qi filled the sky. It was as if a storm was surging towards Ren Cong. Ren Cong felt a chill approaching.
He shouted,"
"You have guts, not bad!"
"Finger into a sword!" He waved his hand and pointed at the center of the arc, and a powerful Qi sword burst out.”*
The surroundings were dark, and everything returned to silence. Only the cold wind blew through the dense forest.
Ren Cong looked around and there was indeed no movement. Only then did he arrive in front of his beloved big white horse. He patted the horse's back, untied the horse's rope, mounted it, and returned to the main road. He walked forward unhurriedly.
He thought,"
"Looks like I won't be able to sleep tonight. Why don't I rush for a while and see if there's a town ahead? I'll find a big inn and sleep!”
He raised his whip and slapped the horse's buttocks, and the white horse galloped away. He could only hear the night breeze whistling in his ears, accompanied by the sound of horse hooves. Ren Cong could not help but feel relaxed with the cool breeze. He quietly listened to the clattering of the horse hooves and couldn't help but think of the time when he and Gai Yiling rode together on a big white horse. They were so happy, chasing each other, laughing and laughing, forgetting all their troubles and immersing themselves in happiness. But now, he couldn't even get a good night's sleep. He felt a little lonely. How he wished that Gai Yiling was by his side!
The twinkling lights in front of him disrupted Ren Cong's thoughts. A larger town appeared in front of him. The east was already white, and the sky was about to brighten.
He wanted to stay in the shop before people woke up so that fewer people would notice him. Only then would he have a better chance of getting a good sleep.
Ren Cong whipped the horse's buttocks hard, and the white horse came to the street like a flying arrow. Ren Cong went straight to a more luxurious and extraordinary " Square Inn " before stopping. He jumped off his horse and knocked on the door.
A waiter rubbed his small eyes and opened the door, shouting,
"Sir, you're early. Are you staying in the hotel?”
"Yes, do you have a good room?”
Ren Cong asked.
"Yes! Yes!"
The waiter warmly let Ren Cong in through the main door, led the horse to the stable, and tied it up. He led Ren Cong to a room at the end of the third floor, opened the door, and said to Ren Cong,"
"This is the room. Guest, please go in and rest. If you need anything, just tell me!”
"Alright! Thank you!"
Ren Cong said as he took out a silver ingot and handed it to the waiter.
"Take it to the bar. Please prepare hot water for me. I want to take a shower. Then, don't let anyone disturb me. I need a good sleep. Wait a moment, help me feed the horse!”
The waiter looked at the large ingot of silver and was stunned for a long time before answering,
"Alright, please rest assured, young master. I guarantee that no one will disturb you. Thank you, Young Master, for treating me so well. I'm really lucky!”
The waiter wouldn't be able to earn five taels of silver for half a year! Do you think he will be in a daze when he holds these five taels of silver? The waiter was really glad that he had met the God of Fortune today. He happily brought hot water and cleaned everything up before closing the door and going downstairs.
This was a superior suite with a bathroom, wardrobe, and tea set. There was a brand new goose feather cushion on the spacious shop, and two thick goose down quilts were neatly folded on the shop. The waiter had already brewed the best Tie Guanyin tea for him.
Ren Cong took a comfortable hot bath in the bathtub and immediately felt relaxed and happy. He laid down and quickly fell asleep.
Ren Cong slept until the sun was setting in the west. He stretched comfortably and opened the door to call the waiter.
"Sir, you're awake. Did you sleep well?”
The waiter asked enthusiastically as soon as the door opened.
It turned out that the waiter had taken leave today and had been sitting in front of Ren Cong's door, not allowing anyone to disturb him.
Ren Cong said gratefully,"
"Thank you, little brother. Please get me some hot water to wash my face and rinse my mouth.”
"Alright! I'll be there soon."
The waiter quickly brought Ren Cong some hot water and tactfully left.
After Ren Cong finished washing up, he came to the dining room. His stomach was already growling. The waiter came over and asked enthusiastically,
"What would you like to eat and drink?”
The waiter asked as he made tea for Ren Cong.
"Please bring me a few of your best dishes. First, serve me a platter and a can of aged red wine. I'm hungry. I'll eat cold dishes first and drink wine while waiting for the hot dishes!”
Ren Cong said to the waiter.
The waiter replied enthusiastically,
"Alright, alright! They'll be there soon! Table five, please bring a platter and a can of Nu 'er Hong!”
The waiter sang loudly and ran away.
Soon, the dishes were served. Ren Cong was enjoying the " Stewed Verdant Hoof " and drinking the fragrant " Daughter's Red ". He also picked up a piece of " Braised Pheasant Meat " and put it into his mouth. It was fragrant and smooth. It was really great. He didn't know if it was because he was too hungry, or if the chef's cooking skills were really good. A few large plates of dishes were swept clean by him in a short while.
"Boss, please give me another braised pheasant, a pound of braised beef, and a can of Nu 'er Hong!”
Ren Cong said to the boss.
A middle-aged man wearing a green robe and a bamboo hat was sitting on the small table opposite him. He had a square face and a beautiful goatee on his chin. A high-quality sword was placed on the table. Seeing a large pile of peanut shells on his table, it was obvious that this person had been sitting here for a long time.
He sat until Ren Cong was full of wine and food before walking to Ren Cong's table. He bowed with both hands and said,
"Greetings, little brother. I am Xie Yifu, the person known as the number one sword in the world. I have been waiting for young master for half a day!”
A few people dressed in Jianghu clothes at the side were in a commotion.
"Ah! He was the number one swordsman in the world, Hero Xie!”
Ren Cong hurriedly stood up and returned the greeting,"
"I am the man in white. May I ask what advice Senior has?”
Xie Yifu said,
"There's been a lot of talk in Jianghu recently. It's said that a white-clothed young man wiped out several casinos of the Black Tiger Gang with one palm. His martial arts are unrivaled. I don't care what grievances he has with the Black Tiger Gang. I just want to have a serious competition with this rumored young hero and compare my sword skills. I think this rumored young hero in white is you, little brother! I wonder if young hero would like to give me face?"
Ren Cong cupped his hands and said,"
"Hero Xie, you might have mistaken me for someone else. I'm not some white-robed young hero who excels in martial arts. I'm just an ordinary person passing by.”
Xie Yifu said,
"Young master, you don't have to be humble. I followed you from Changsha to here. You are indeed that white clothed youth. Alright, let's not talk anymore. Before the sun sets, I'll wait for you by the small lake on Jigong Mountain!”
With that, he disappeared.
Ren Cong sat on the stool and pondered for a long time. Should he go or not? It would be impolite not to go, and this person had no ill intentions. However, he was indeed unwilling to compete with others. What was the point of being competitive? I am who I am. Who cares what others think? But since he has followed me from Hunan to Hubei, he definitely won't give up. If he went, he would feel that it was too ostentatious. He really did not want to do this.
"Little brother, you look so refined, with white skin and tender flesh. It's impossible for you to be the legendary white-robed young hero. The person just now was the Wanderer Xie Yifu. His martial arts were unfathomable, and his sword techniques had reached the peak. He could become one with the sword, and his heart and sword were one. His sword qi could hurt people, and no one could match it. He was the world's number one swordsman. Don't go and die. Many famous swordsmen had died under his one move.”
"You didn't see his sword! It was a special sword. The hilt was made of platinum, and the jewelry embedded on the hilt was of extraordinary value. The scabbard was made of gold, and the colorful jewelry on it were all high-quality goods. The body of the sword was made of the leftover special steel. It was worth at least 200,000 taels. His swordsmanship has reached the peak. The sword qi is one, and blood will be seen when the sword is drawn. It is a sword that kills people. Little brother, don't provoke him. Go!”
The elders of the Jianghu people said to Ren Cong.
"Thank you for your reminder, hero. I'm just a passerby. I think he must have mistaken me for someone else.”
Ren Cong stood up and cupped his hands in thanks before leaving the dining room and returning to his room.
After Ren Cong left, a few people in the martial arts world discussed,
"Do you think this young man is the legendary young hero in white?”
"From his heroic speech and the image of a Prince Charming, there's an 80% chance that it's true!”
"Who is Xie Yifu? Would he be mistaken? It's definitely him!"
"Then do you think he will accept the challenge?"
"I will, I will definitely go!"
"Then who do you think will win?"
"In terms of sword techniques, Xie Yifu will naturally win!”
A rich man who was eating at the side interrupted.
"That might not be the case!"
the elder said.
"The world's number one sword expert has never lost. A child who is still wet behind the ears can't win with experience. If he really goes!"
The rich man said with certainty.
……。
"Just wait and see!"
Everyone could not agree, and the old man finally said nothing.
The rich man was still not convinced. He took out two gold bars and placed them on the table.
"Do you dare to bet 100,000 taels of silver?"
The elder was furious. Huo Sheng stood up and said,
"Why wouldn't I dare?"
The rich man shouted,
"Shopkeeper, bring me the Four Treasures of the Study!"
The shopkeeper took out the Four Treasures of the Study and handed it over with both hands.
"Shopkeeper, you will write it and testify for us. I will pay you the fee of five taels of silver immediately!”
The rich man seemed to have won for sure as he took out a silver ingot weighing five taels and handed it to the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper smiled until his eyes narrowed into a line. He put on his golden glasses and sat at the table, slowly starting to write.
After a while, a document was written. It read:
[Date: 28th of the first month, noon.]
[Location: Square Inn Restaurant!]
[Bet: 100,000 taels of silver.]
[Rule: One-on-one duel.]
The contestants were Xie Yifu, the best swordsman in the world, and the young hero in white.
[Martial Arts Competition: Sword]
The next gambler: Hu Yunsheng, Ouyang Qi.
The two of them agreed that if Xie Yifu won, Ouyang Qi would lose and pay Hu Yunsheng a hundred thousand taels of silver.
If Xie Yifu lost, Ouyang Qi would win, and Hu Yunsheng would pay Ouyang Qi 100,000 silver taels.
Hu Yunsheng:
Ouyang Qi: (Finger print)
[Witnesses: The manager of the Square Inn, Yi De (thumbprint)]
……。
Ren Cong lay on the bed, his mind in a mess. The other party wanted to compete with him in martial arts, not to fight to the death with him. I can't use those fatal moves that my master taught me to fight him. I'll use my family's Lone Sword and the Lightness Skill that my master taught me to fight him to a draw.
Having made up his mind, Ren Cong suddenly felt relaxed and happy. He hummed a nursery rhyme his mother taught him when he was young.
"I'm a good baby. I sleep well in mother's arms. Mother makes me laugh, and I pee for mother…Hah! Hah! Haha!"
Ren Cong couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Once, his mother told Ren Cong a story about his childhood. When he was a few months old, his mother once carried a naked Ren Cong and laid him on her lap. Her mother teased Ren Cong while singing this children's song to him. When she sang until he peed all over his body, little Ren Cong giggled and his penis perked up, really spraying urine all over his mother's face. So when Ren Cong sang this children's song just now, he remembered the story his mother told him and couldn't help but laugh.
Seeing that the sun was about to set, Ren Cong went downstairs and led the horse to the door. He jumped on the horse and galloped towards Jigong Mountain.
What a Jigong Mountain. On the mountain, there was a big pot with a small green lake in the middle. A few wild ducks were playing in the lake, occasionally quacking. The lakeside was covered with all kinds of flowers and reeds. All kinds of beautiful butterflies were dancing on the flowers and reeds. It was extremely beautiful. The cold wind blew through the surrounding forest, making people feel extremely comfortable.
Ren Cong stood on a large rock about twenty feet away from the lake. He was dressed in white clothes and a red belt the size of a palm. He looked like a Prince Charming. Suddenly, a rustling sound came from the dense forest. Ren Cong looked around and shouted,"
"All of you, get out here. Why are you acting so sneakily?”
Dozens of men in black stood up from the bushes around the rock. Some of them were holding large knives, while others were holding strange weapons. The sharp weapons shone in all directions under the setting sun, dazzling people.
A strange voice called out from a big tree,"
"Brat, you won't be able to escape today. Obediently hand over your life.”
"Hah! Hah! Haha! You bastards, why didn't you look at the time? Why did you have to come at this time to spoil my mood? Little Lord, just ignore them. Let me teach these bastards a lesson!”
Xie Yifu stood on a tree branch three zhang away from Ren Cong and said loudly to Ren Cong.
As soon as he finished speaking, he disappeared. A black shadow flashed in front of the big rock that Ren Cong was standing on. Following the black shadow, a dazzling silver light drew a large arc. Instantly, the wind howled and the wind blew. In an instant, only miserable screams could be heard everywhere. All of this happened in an instant. Dozens of men in black were lying around the boulder, still spurting blood. The weeds and bushes around them were dyed red. An extremely unpleasant smell of blood assailed their noses, making them feel nauseous.
The black-clothed man hiding on the big tree saw that something was wrong and quickly fled to a branch in the distance, instantly disappearing without a trace.
"What a good sword technique, what fast skills. It's really a sword cutting the throat and blood splashing!”
Ren Cong clapped his hands and praised.
"I'm sorry, Young Master Bai. These fellows are always ignorant of the times and have tainted our wonderful drill with some discomfort!”
Xie Yifu cupped his hands and smiled.
"Hero Xie, you are the unparalleled number one swordsman in the world. How can I compete with you? Junior admits defeat!"
Ren Cong said sincerely.
"Young hero Bai, you're wrong. There's no distinction between young and old in martial arts. A loss is a loss, and a win is a win. How can you admit defeat just because you don't want to compete?”
Xie Yifu said.
"It seems that Senior is serious about competing? Then this junior can only accept it and hope that senior can give me more guidance!”
Ren Cong cupped his fists.
"Good! Delightful! Take this!"
As soon as Xie Yifu finished speaking, he had already leaped towards the center of the lake. With a sharp turn, he flew towards Ren Cong and swept up a silver light the size of a bucket. It was dazzling with white light and specks of starlight. A cold sword qi made people shiver, and it swept towards Ren Cong like a storm.
Ren Cong waved his hand, and Dugu Sword was unsheathed in his hand. In a flash, he disappeared. With a clang, the two sword Qi and the tip of the sword stuck together, sparks flying everywhere.
The black shadow rose into the air and spun rapidly. The sword flew into the air and suddenly formed a fan-shaped arc of light in the air like a storm, covering Ren Cong. With another " dang " sound, sparks flew in all directions. The tip of the sword and the tip of the Dugu Sword stuck together again.
The black shadow instantly rose into the sky and rolled. With a loud roar of Army Obliteration, the silver glow formed a dazzling halo above Ren Cong. Sparks flew in all directions, and the tip of the sword and the tip of Dugu Jian stuck together again. This time, Xie Yifu felt a piercing pain in his palm.
"What a powerful internal force! Why was this young man's weapon exactly the same as the Solitary Sword Blade of the former head of the alliance, Xiao Tian? I have to find a chance to ask! Let's see how capable this young man is first!”
Xie Yifu thought in his heart.
The black shadow instantly flew into the air and fell backwards. The sword drew a silver pillar like white light, and an extremely large undercurrent surged out of the sword like a huge wave, rushing straight to the Baihui acupoint on Ren Cong's head. With a clang, flames flew everywhere, and the tip of the sword and the tip of the Dugu Sword stuck together again. Xie Yifu's purlicue was in even more intense pain than the previous sword strike. But this time, Xie Yifu couldn't pull his sword away no matter what. The tip of the Lone Sword Blade pushed against the tip of the sword like a pillar, lifting Xie Yifu into the air.
Ren Cong slowly lowered his hand and placed it flat. The two of them stood facing each other, each retracting their own sword and saber.
Strangely enough, the two of them sheathed their weapons as if nothing had happened. No one could explain what was going on between the two of them and why they had stopped. There was no winner or loser, only they understood in their hearts.
The two of them cupped their fists and said in unison,
"Thank you for letting me go!"
Then, they disappeared into the forest.
Xie Yifu was grateful to this refined young man from the bottom of his heart, and he was full of admiration for such a young man who could treat others so well. Throughout the entire competition, the young man did not return a single move, but each move was tied. The last move sucked in my sword tip, making it impossible for me to pull it away. This proved that this youth's internal energy was really too terrifying and unbelievable. It also tells me that this is the end. Only the two of us know about everything. Outsiders won't be able to notice.
Ren Cong returned to the inn and took a good bath. The sky was already dark. He lay on the bed and carefully recalled Xie Yifu's every move. With his exquisite sword skills, profound internal energy, and extraordinary lightness skills, he was indeed the number one sword in the world. If I hadn't mastered Master's flying technique and the incomparable magical power of the Great God Technique, I would have been able to fight him with my Solitary Sword Blade alone.
Everyone says that Xie Yifu's sword doesn't kill anyone. He's just a person who's inferior in swordsmanship but still wants to be strong. I think he's still a very moral person. He wasn't someone who killed innocent people. Those legends were just distorted.
Ren Cong felt that there was nothing to do, so he got up and went to the dining room to drink and eat. He had just arrived at the dining room when he realized that Xie Yifu was already sitting on the stage by the window. When he saw Ren Cong come in, he stood up and waved at him.
Ren Cong came to the front of the stage and cupped his fists.
"Senior, are you here to drink?"
"I've been here for a while. I want to have a drink with you!”
Xie Yifu said to Ren Cong as he gave up his seat.
"Good! It's my treat tonight. Let's go to the private room and drink to our hearts 'content!”
Ren Cong suggested.
"Do as you please!"
Xie Yifu said as he stood up and entered the private room with Ren Cong. Ren Cong politely invited Xie Yifu to sit down and asked the waiter to bring two large cans of aged Nu 'er Hong. He also ordered roast chicken, roast duck, braised beef, and the famous braised pork trotters in the north, stewed turtle, and so on. Ren Cong poured two cups of wine and held one cup for Xie Yifu with both hands. Then, he raised the other cup and said,
"Thank you for your kindness, Senior. This junior has the honor of meeting Hero Xie. It's really my honor. This junior will first toast Senior.”
The two of them clinked their glasses and drank it all.
Xie Yifu stood up and said,
"Tonight, we won't be distinguished between seniors and juniors. Don't be so restrained. Let's drink to our hearts 'content! Back then, when Alliance Master Ren Xiaotian and I competed in sword arts, we were just like us now, drinking wine and eating meat. Sigh! It's a pity that the hero of a generation died without knowing the reason. The murderer has not been found yet. I've been investigating everywhere for this matter for several years, but I still haven't found anything. Let's not talk about it anymore. Let's drink!”
Back then, when the news of the sneak attack on Ambitious Mountain Villa and the murder of the martial arts world's Alliance Master, Ren Xiaotian, his wife, and over seven hundred people from the mountain villa reached Xie Yifu's ears, he was greatly shocked!
"Who has the ability to contend with Ren Xiaotian? Kill Ren Xiaotian? This person is not simple!"
Xie Yifu couldn't figure it out. Although he had only interacted with Ren Xiaotian a few times, he was very impressed by Ren Xiaotian's heroic spirit, his way of handling things, and his high martial arts skills. Like many heroes, he resolutely left his beloved wife and children and traveled the world to find the enemy who murdered Ren Xiaotian.
He had once been to Ren Xiaotian's Ambitious Villa and saw that it was still full of vitality. There were no signs of injury, and he could not tell whether he was sad or happy.
At night, he came to the grave of Ren Xiaotian and his wife with a heavy heart. After bowing deeply three times, he raised his right hand that was clenched into a fist and said in his heart,
"Brother Ren, Sister-in-law, rest in peace. Even if I have to go to the ends of the earth and wear out my iron shoes, I will find your enemies and avenge you!”
From then on, Xie Yifu traveled all over the world, searching for the murderer and Ren Xiaotian's missing son, Ren Cong.
Upon hearing Xie Yifu mention his father, Ren Cong raised his wine glass and said somewhat uncontrollably,"
"So Hero Xie and Alliance Master Ren are old friends? Although I've just started my career, I've heard a lot about the previous Alliance Master along the way. I think, no matter how cunning a fox is, it will eventually reveal its tail. It is said that the white-bearded old man once appeared in the casino of the Black Tiger Gang in Hunan.”
"Is that true? What if the Black Tiger Gang, which had been developing rapidly in recent years, was related to the murder of Alliance Master Ren? This was good. He could make a fuss about the Black Tiger Gang. Little brother, I see the weapon you are wearing. I wonder where you got it from. Who taught you your Dugu Sword Saber Technique? Dugu Jiandao and your sword technique is exactly the same as Alliance Master Ren's. What is your relationship with Alliance Master Ren? Can you tell me?"
Xie Yifu said after pondering for a while.
"Ah! " It's like this. This weapon and sword technique were taught to me by my master. My master doesn't allow me to mention his name to others. He said that I can only mention him after the next Martial Arts Circle Convention.”
Ren Cong made up a story. Ren Cong paused for a while and asked,"
"After the previous leader of the martial arts world was killed, why hasn't the current martial arts world found the murderer yet? Didn't you check?"
Xie Yifu said,
"It's not that we didn't investigate, but we did investigate very fiercely. The martial arts world has long sent out martial arts invitations to chase after Gan Quan and the others, but it's all thunder and no rain.”
"Ah! It's like this!"
Ren Cong changed the topic and asked,"
"I heard that the Ten Tigers of Northeast China are very skilled. I wonder if Senior knows them well?”
Xie Yifu said,
"I know this better. I used to be in the northeast. The Ten Tigers of Manchuria were a well-known local power outside the Great Wall, and their martial arts were passable. The big tiger was called Lu Zhankui. He was a burly man with a fierce-looking face and a full beard. He had extraordinary strength and was good at wielding two huge hammers weighing 100 jin each. Er Hu was called Yan Cheng. He was good at using a big machete. He had exquisite bladesmanship and a certain amount of Internal Strength. The two of them dominated the Jinzhou area.
The three tigers were called Lei Wu. They were good at using two spiked clubs. Their legs were extremely skilled and could kick down a big buffalo with one kick. The four tigers were called Lei Tianba. They wielded a long sword and had good legs and fists. The two of them were blood brothers and lived in Shen Yang.
The Five Tigers were called Chen Qiyue. He wielded a long sword and had outstanding swordsmanship. He was a scheming person who was good at using schemes to win. The sixth tiger was called Chen Guantian. He had once studied martial arts in Shaolin. His martial arts had reached a certain level. He was most famous for his iron head. He loved to use nunchakus and his martial arts were very good. The two of them were brothers and dominated the Liaoyang area.
Seven Tigers was called Bao Yuncheng. He had profound martial arts and could break rocks with one palm. He liked to use a big knife. The Eight Tigers were called Yu Quan. They were famous for their wisdom. They had a good sword that could cut through iron like mud. They were cunning and had a mountain in the area of Dalian.
Nine Tiger was called Fan Ergun, a real local ruffian. He specialized in using underhanded methods to harm people and used a long whip. The Ten Tigers were called Yu Yuewei. He was well-rounded and proficient in all kinds of weapons. His Lightness Skill was extraordinary. He could be called both civil and martial. He was the strongest of the Ten Tigers and was considered strong in Changchun. The other nine tigers obeyed his orders!”
"Little brother, why are you asking about them? Do you have any grudges with them?”
Xie Yifu asked again after the introduction.
Ren Cong replied casually,"
"Nothing, I just heard that the Ten Tigers are running amok outside the pass and wanted to see for myself.”
"I see. Little brother, you are really in the mood. That's good. Walking around and gaining knowledge is also useful!”
Xie Yifu praised.
The two of them drank until late at night. Xie Yifu asked,
"Little brother, where do you plan to go next?”
"I'm preparing to take a walk outside the pass. I haven't been there yet! He really wanted to see the local customs outside the Great Wall before returning to Jiangnan.”
Ren Cong replied.
"Alright, it's getting late now. Let's meet in Jiangnan!”
Xie Yifu stood up and cupped his hands in farewell.
Ren Cong also stood up and returned the greeting,"
"I'll be back in Jiangnan in about a year. Let's meet in Jiangnan then!”
There were a few people sitting in a dark room behind the inn. Hu Yunsheng was sitting on a big wooden chair on the left and Ouyang Qi was sitting on the right. They were arguing with each other. The inn owner Yi Ke was sitting on the top and persuading them.
"This is clearly Xie Yifu's win. What else do you have to say?”
After Hu Yunsheng pestered her for a while, he slammed the table and stood up angrily.
"Are you playing horizontally? This was clearly the white-robed young hero's intention to draw. It was clearly the white-robed young hero who won. Give me the money!”
Ouyang Qi also said angrily.
"Based on the fact that Xie Yifu is the number one sword in the world, Xie Yifu will win. There's nothing to argue about. It's just that he loves that young man, so he deliberately tied.”
Hu Yunsheng argued.
Ouyang Qi sneered.
"Hehe! What a joke, it was Xie Yifu who insisted on fighting Young Hero Bai. If he didn't win, why would he chase him all the way here? To The Greatest Sword in the World, winning or losing was more important than his life. Would he deliberately draw? Young Master Bai did that because he didn't want the name. He respected Master Xie and didn't want to ruin his reputation. Don't be shameless, give me the money!"
"I think we should stop arguing about this. From the facts on the scene, it's a draw. Don't argue. The winner is me, hehe!"
Yi De laughed.
"Impossible! If I don't receive the money today, no one will leave this place!”
Hu Yunsheng said rudely.
Ouyang Qi said,"
"Anyone who knows a little martial arts can see the situation on the field. It's obvious that Young Master Bai deliberately tied the match…!”
Hu Yunsheng put one hand on the stage, and thick green smoke rose from his palm. He said unhurriedly,
"You mean you're the only one who knows martial arts?”
Ouyang Qi laughed and said,
"Hah! Hah! Haha! So you're a guy who hides his strength. In fact, you already knew the outcome of the martial arts competition!”
Hu Yunsheng sneered,"
"Humph! So what? I'm definitely taking the money today. You have to give it to me no matter what!”
"You want to rob me? But this was not the place! This is an inn. We have to find another good place."
Ouyang Qi emphasized the last few words.
"Is this a good place?"
"Oh! Aren't you afraid of dirtying the inn?"
"He's not afraid of getting dirty after taking my money!”
Yi De, who was sitting on top, had a drastic change in expression. He said in a trembling voice,
"Don't! Don't! Don't cause trouble here. Five taels of silver is the fee you paid me as a witness. Otherwise, I'll return it to you!”
"Hehe! This is not up to you!"
Hu Yunsheng sneered.
Ouyang Qi slammed the table and shouted,"
"Who exactly are you? Looks like you're deliberately looking for trouble!”
"Yes, I'm looking for trouble with you. Who told you to be so nosy!”
Hu Yunsheng said indifferently.
"Oh! Looks like you're from the Black Tiger Gang?"
Ouyang Qi said.
"Hah! Hah! Haha! You have good taste!"
Hu Yunsheng laughed.
"This is an inn. It has nothing to do with the boss. Hah! Hah! Haha!"
Ouyang Qi laughed and dashed out of the door. Hu Yunsheng took a look. He shouted,
"Where are you running to…!" He followed closely behind.
The two figures flew up the mountain in a flash, one after the other. Soon, the figure in front of them disappeared. Hu Yunsheng shouted from behind,"
"You coward, come back! Where are you running to…!”
"I'll find you a good place. Hurry up and follow me! Hah! Hah! Haha!"
The laughter slowly faded away. Hu Yunsheng chased after him and in the blink of an eye, they arrived at a valley. The place was surrounded by mountains and steep cliffs. The exit was only a few feet wide. Ouyang Qi was sitting on a large rock at the foot of the cliff, holding a beautiful sword in her hand. She was leisurely admiring the small stream in front of her.
"Hah! Hah! Haha! This place is really not bad! Why didn't you wait for me at such a good place? A person ran over impatiently!”
Hu Yunsheng laughed.
"Why should I wait for you? Do you think I want to take your dog head to collect the reward? Your dog head isn't famous!"
Ouyang Qi said sarcastically.
"Wrong! Wrong! Wrong! My head isn't famous, but your head is useful to me. I can get a lot of money with it! Hehehe!"
Hu Yunsheng also laughed.
"How is it? Is this good?"
Ouyang Qi asked with a smile.
"Mm, good, good, good! Not bad, not bad! It was a good place to kill people! No one would know if he killed someone, hehehe!”
Hu Yunsheng laughed.
"Kill who? There are only the two of us here!"
Ouyang Qi asked deliberately.
"Of course it's one of us. One of us will either be killed or killed. We have no choice!”
Hu Yunsheng then asked,"
"Do you want me to kill you or let you kill me?”
"I think I saw your body and head being separated. It was very terrifying!”
Ouyang Qi looked at Hu Yunsheng and said.
"Yes, I think I saw it too, but that was your appearance! Speaking of which, I can also see that this is a good place. Whether you want to kill or be killed, it's a good place.”
"What else did you see?"
Ouyang Qi looked at the sword in her hand and asked.
Hu Yunsheng glanced around and said,"
"If I was being chased and escaped here, I would definitely stop because there is no road ahead. If there is no road ahead, I can only take a gamble. That would stimulate an unexpected power and I might be able to escape from death. Moreover, there were not many people who could enter this place.”
"Not only won't there be too many, there might even be only one. Haha!"
Ouyang Qi smiled.
"That's why I'll wait here and observe the terrain first. I'll choose a place where I can take the initiative to attack and gain an advantage first. For example, the position you're in now is very advantageous for you!”
Hu Yunsheng said.
Ouyang Qi said,"
"It is very important to decide the outcome between the enemy and ourselves. Then, I might set up some small traps. All is fair in war. In a battle of life and death, there is no harm in using some tricks.”
Hu Yunsheng said,"
"So you're fearless! But you're wrong. None of this works in front of me. You're dead!”
Ouyang Qi seemed to agree with what Hu Yunsheng said.
"Maybe. I believe you have the ability, if I have no ability to resist!”
The sun had already set, and the sky was gradually darkening.
Ouyang Qi had already closed his eyes as if he was asleep. He seemed to have no idea what Hu Yunsheng had done. From the moment he saw his opponent's palm against Mu Ran on the stage, he already knew that his opponent was not a simple person. He was indeed not sure if he had a chance of winning. Just now, he was just playing a psychological game.
The reason why he lured Hu Yunsheng here was also based on this consideration. This was because there were traps that he had set up in the past to guard against his enemies, which would be of great help to him.
The empty space in front of him was about a few feet in circumference. The open space was covered with fallen leaves, and even the stream was covered with a thick layer of leaves.
Ouyang Qi was naturally very familiar with this place. There were seven to eight traps here. Among them, there were bullet sticks that mimicked the birds used by hunters to catch birds, sharp rocks or holes buried under fallen leaves. Although they were all very simple traps, in a decisive battle between experts, every simple trap was enough to kill.
In a battle between experts, as long as the body lost balance for a moment, it would give the opponent a chance to deal a fatal blow.
Ouyang Qi chose the best position on the big rock with his back against the cliff. It was the most convenient and advantageous position for him to attack his opponent. He wouldn't be attacked from the back, and since he was at a high altitude, his attack speed was even faster. He could see every detail of his opponent very clearly.
Of course, Hu Yunsheng was full of confidence. He was naturally not afraid of Ouyang Qi, but under such circumstances, it was inevitable that he would be a little impatient.
At this time, Ouyang Qi sat there motionless, waiting for Hu Yunsheng's attack.
Waiting for fatigue was one of the necessary factors to win in any situation.
At this time, he had also heard Hu Yunsheng's footsteps.
Hu Yunsheng's footsteps were actually very slow and steady. It was obvious that he was walking up step by step.
He was obviously very calm, as if he was not in a hurry to let Ouyang Qi die, as if he was not afraid that Ouyang Qi would hear his footsteps.
His footsteps were very heavy, as if he was afraid that the other party did not know that he was walking towards him, and that he was coming towards him with a shining saber to take his head.
This was a terrifying opponent. What was he planning?
It seemed that he was far more terrifying than Ouyang Qi had estimated.
It was a fatal mistake to underestimate one's opponent. Ouyang Qi felt uneasy. For someone who was about to face a strong enemy, this was a bad sign.
At this moment, the footsteps suddenly disappeared, followed by a rustling sound!
"Not good! I was tricked…"
Ouyang Qi shot up into the sky as fast as lightning, but she still bounced back after hitting the soft net…!
"Hah! Hah! Haha…! He didn't expect that the big net he set up would trap him…!”
Hu Yunsheng laughed so hard that he could not straighten his back. He laughed so hard that tears flowed out.
Ouyang Qi saw Hu Yunsheng pulling a rope on a big tree twenty feet away with his left hand and laughing proudly. This was really the carpenter's own doing! This was the fatal consequence of his carelessness and underestimating his opponent.
Just as Ouyang Qi sat on the big rock with his eyes closed without any scruples, Hu Yunsheng's mind spun.
"Why is he so calm and fearless?”
Hu Yunsheng deliberately slowed down his pace to observe the surrounding grass and trees. Finally, he found something strange on the big tree, and he thought of the big net.
He imagined that when he rushed forward with his knife, his opponent would instantly shoot to the tree and pull up a big net to trap him.
Hence, he suddenly shot to the front of the big tree and grabbed the protruding branch. It was indeed the head of a hemp rope. With a pull, Ouyang Qi was caught in the big net.
Hu Yunsheng suddenly stopped laughing. He said coldly,"
"Do you want to take a look at my saber technique? It's very fast! It passed in a flash. There was no feeling at all. I guarantee you'll be satisfied!”
"Cut the crap. Do I still have any conditions to offer at this point? Do it!"
Ouyang Qi said disdainfully.
"Ah! Hehehe! I have always been merciful to those who are about to die. Tell me, what do you want? For example, if you want to drink a mouthful of water before you die, if you don't want to cut off your head with a knife and want to kill yourself with a stone, or if you want to strangle yourself with a rope, you can ask for it. Haha!"
Hu Yunsheng said arrogantly.
If a person lacked this pride, then their life would be very boring. However, if a person had such arrogance, his opponent would have the opportunity to lure him into making mistakes. Hu Yunsheng was no exception.
"Since you have this hobby, let me go to the stream to drink some water!”
Ouyang Qi said.
"Ohohoho! Of course you can!"
Ouyang Qi rolled along the slope of the rock toward the stream. When he rolled to the bottom of the rock, the bottom of the net suddenly bounced up. Ouyang Qi instantly shot out horizontally. Although his movement technique was a little embarrassing, he still escaped from the big net.
Hu Yunsheng obviously didn't expect that there would be a mechanism under the rock. When he rushed over and swung his knife, it was already a moment too late.
In the blink of an eye, sixty seconds had passed. However, in some situations, this moment could be the difference between life and death.
In a flash, life and death had already changed.
Human life was so fragile.
At this moment, Ouyang Qi had already rushed out from the right side of Hu Yunsheng's body. Of course, it was the right side of his body. Hu Yunsheng used his left hand, and the knife was also on his left hand. A certain angle on the right side of his body was the only blind spot in his whole body.
When Ouyang Qi displayed her movement technique, not only could she take the opportunity to rush out, but she could also launch an assault from his blind spot. This attack was very likely to be a fatal blow. In a battle between experts, every move could be a fatal blow.
However, this attack was not launched. Ouyang Qi's priority was to escape, so he did not care about turning around to attack. He was right. At this moment, escaping was more important. There was no need to take that risk. Only by preserving his life would he have the chance to counterattack and take his opponent's life. Because at this moment, it was very likely that he would encounter the opponent's swift saber and lose his life.
However, the cunning Hu Yunsheng did not do so. Instead, he quickly turned around and shot a few hidden weapons at Ouyang Qi, who was shooting out. A few black spots flew forward like lightning.
Ouyang Qi felt as if his right calf had been stung by something. His body swayed. Although it was only for a very short moment, Hu Yunsheng jumped over in a flash. He flew up and kicked Ouyang Qi's back.
This kick was no small matter because Ouyang Qi was trying his best to shoot forward. With a loud bang, Ouyang Qi crashed heavily into a big tree in front of him. He spat out blood and fainted on the ground.
Hu Yunsheng flew forward and slashed down with all his might!
"Clang!" Flames flew everywhere!
Hu Yunsheng's vision blurred, and he felt a tearing pain in his thumb and forefinger. He was also stunned. When he came back to his senses, he could no longer move. His eyes were rolling around as he looked at the person in front of him. His heart skipped a beat!
"Ah! Young hero in white!"
"One who does evil will die! Wait for your opponent to deal with you, ha! Hah! Haha!"
The laughter slowly faded away.
Hu Yunsheng shouted in his heart,"
"Young Hero Bai, don't go, save me…!”
But he couldn't make a sound. It was useless!
Ouyang Qi, who was underground, slowly opened her eyes.
"Ah! I'm not dead yet!"
He saw Hu Yunsheng rushing forward in a bow stance like a statue. The big knife in his hand was about a foot away from his neck.
He retreated with great effort, retreating to the side of the broadsword. He got up and looked around to see that there was no one around. He shouted loudly,
"Which hero saved me! Hero, please show yourself!"
Ouyang Qi kept shouting but there was no response. He calmed down and looked at Hu Yunsheng's rolling eyes.
"Haha! She would know if she unlocked his mute acupoint and asked him!”
Ouyang Qi turned around and tapped Hu Yunsheng's back a few times, but there was no reaction at all. He tapped a few more times, but there was still no response.
"Ah! This acupoint couldn't be opened! Who would have such ability? Young hero in white? Yes, it must be him. Only he has such great ability!”
Ouyang Qi looked at Hu Yunsheng for a long time before asking,"
"I want to undo your acupuncture points, but I don't have the ability to do so. Tell me, was it that young hero in white who came here just now? Yes, just roll your eyes up!”
Hu Yunsheng thought,"
"It's useless not to tell him. Just tell him! If he's happy, he might let me go and not kill me!”
Hence, he rolled his eyes.
After saying that, he put the gold bar in his pocket and dug a hole to bury Hu Yunsheng. He stood in front of the grave for a while before turning around and walking out of the valley…
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