The Flower Guarding Bells

Gu Long
Life and Death, Love and Hatred, Afection
and Feud, Benevolence and Vendetta.
In the eyes of the people in the Pugilistic
Fraternity, these are lie sharp !lades" their
diferences separated only !y a very thin
line.
Chapter One
Between Life and Death
The night sky was devoid of clouds. Aidst the fog
stood a deure! alluring and e"treely #eautiful young
aiden. One hand held her $owing hair and the other
hand her soft outer garent. %et without slowing her
pace! she continued on.
Along the treacherous ountain trails! there appeared
several people. The young aiden raised her eye#rows
and gave a faint laugh! a laugh that see to war the
frosty air #ut &lled with poisonous intentions' it was
hard to #elieve that such a laugh would coe fro this
deure #eautiful aiden.
As the laughter traveled! those walking on the ountain
trails sprang forward. (n a #link of the eye! they were
already in front of the young woan. The e"treely
#eautiful young woan looked knowingly with her eyes
and coldly said! )Coe with e*+ As she turned her sli
#ody and oved several yards! never once looking
#ack. ,he leapt several ties! and soon she was on top
the ,outhern -eak*
There were &ve people following her. One of the was a
#ig an in #lack carrying a sheathed sword that was
laughing and saying to an older woan in the group.
).hat an arrogant little girl. (/ afraid she is three
ties ore o#no"ious than you when you were
younger*+ The older woan gave a gentle laugh!
replying. )0eally1+
The #ig an in #lack kept laughing and said. )Truly*
.hoever arries her! will surely feel ore tortured than
e! Long Fei*+ The laughter stirred the Four Corners of
the ountains. (t was &lled with love as the older
woan leaned against his chest! his laughter and hers
#ecoing unison.
The lad #ehind the suddenly gave a shout. )2entor
2aster has arrived.+
Their laughter ceased. Behind the was an old an
dressed in cotton garents with a cloth over his head
and walking in #road strides.
3ach one of the old an/s steps was a yard apart! and
his garents seeed to $utter and $oat as he oved.
Behind hi were two en who seeed to #e carrying
soething on their #acks although no one could see
carefully what the o#4ects were.
The old an asked! ).here is it1+
Another an answered! )Gone up already*+
The old an said sternly. )Follow*+ as he took #ig steps
towards the peak.
The winds revealed a sword sca##ard underneath his
cloak.
The older woan said with elancholy! )Today!
Father5+ 6er lips oved halfway! the sentence she was
trying to coplete was una#le to continue. A thin young
an turned #ack and looked at a young an and a
young aiden! pausing awhile #efore sighing. )Fourth
,ister and Fifth Brother! you should reain at the
ountain slope. After he &nished speaking! he sprang
up to 4oin Long Fei and his lady.
The young an and woan #oth e"changed glances.
For a long tie! none spoke.
,outhern -eak was 2t. 6uashan suit. The #eautiful
young aiden appeared and said in a low voice. )%ou
have coe.+ There were four other woen #ehind her.
Below the suit! a voice was heard. )This ten7year
proise Long Bushi has not forgotten. .hy is the Lady
not here to welcoe an old friend1+ 6is voice was not
high pitched yet when every word was traversed up! it
was heard very clearly in the ears.
The e"treely #eautiful young aiden gave a cold
sirk in response.
The old an asked. )(s this the 6uashan suit1 Are
you Danfeng/s 8-hoeni"9 follower1+ The e"treely
#eautiful young aiden coldly replied )That/s right*+
The old an said solenly. ).here is Danfeng %e
:iu#ai1+
The e"treely #eautiful aiden looked thoughtfully at
the old an! si;ing hi up! and replied! )%ou are
<(ortal Divine Dragon/! Long Bushi1+ The old an
looked stunned. ,uddenly! he #urst into laughter and in
a clear voice said! )2arvelous! arvelous* =ever did (
e"pect soeone in the -ugilistic fraternity to address
e #y y title to y face*+ he e"treely #eautiful
young aiden siled sarcasticlly and glanced at
soeone to use y 2entor 2istress/ title to y face.+
he old an turned to the older woan who was with
hi and! pointing to asked! )This is %e :iu#ai/s
disciple1+
Four pairs of eyes sparkled and $ickered over his #ody!
and the green gowned woen said in unison together!
)That/s right*+
Long Bushi turned #ack in anger and said! )%our 2en tor
2istress and ( had an agreeent ten years ago to eet
here. .hy has she not arrived1 .hy has she sent you
here to #e rude to your elders*+
The e"treely #eautiful young aiden coldly replied!
)3ven if there is an
to honor it*+
ong Bushi asked angrily! )6ow coe1+ he replied!
)Three onths ago! y 2entor 2istress passed away.
Before
6owever! she said nothing
out you #eing any elder of ine*+ 6er speech was slow
and soft! the tone icy ld #ut with no hint of resentent.
(t did not see at all likely that she was livering her
2entor 2istress/ last will and testa ent.
ong Bushi was stunned and shook with uncontrolla#l e
rage.
he rest of the group was silent as well.
nly Long Fei step forwards and asked in a low tone !
)Father! what is it1+ ong Bushi was stunned
oentarily. 6e sighed! )%e :iu#ai is dead*+ 6is
stroll down the ountain.
ro the coldness in the e"treely #eautiful young
woan/s eyes! there peared suddenly a strange glow.
,he gave a sarcas tic sile and said! )A pity! a
r of our -ugilist Fraternity! the (ortal Divine Dragon!
is 4ust an ordinary an.+
ong Bushi was fro;en on the spot while Long Fei an grily
deanded!
he e"treely #eautiful young aiden replied 4ust a s
coldly as #efore!
re! you have no say
Long Fei/s eyes were &lled with tur#ulence at her
reproach. Then! Long
Bushi turned around and deanded! ).hat did you
say1+
The e"treely #eautiful young aiden replied! )Ten
years ago! y 2entor
2istress and you ade a life and death agreeent.
.hat did it entail1+
Long Bushi/s eyes #ecae withdrawn! and he said
gravely! )The winner shall doinate the -ugilist
Fraternity' the loser5+ he paused with a sigh! )%e
:iu#ai has already passed away. Long Bushi now
doinates the -ugilistic
Fraternity5+
The attractive #eauty coldly interrupted! )Although y
2entor 2istress ay have #ecoe a saint! (/ afraid
you ay will not doinate the -ugilistic Fraternity for
long*+
Long Bushi gravely replied! )Are you thinking of
e"changing #lows with e1+ The e"treely #eautiful
young aiden siled coldly! )Although ( have this
desire! ( suspect you do not wish to &ght e. A (
correct1+ > Long Bushi replied! ) (ndeed*+
The e"treely #eautiful young aiden asked! )For
decades! y 2entor
2istress and you have #een &ghting. 6ow any ties
were there altogether1+
Long Bushi said! )2any ties. 6ard to deterine how
any ties ( won.+
The e"treely #eautiful young aiden asked! )Did you
#eat her #y ore than one stroke1+ Long Bushi replied!
)6owever! ( have never lost #efore.+
The e"treely #eautiful young aiden said! )?ictory is
yet undeterined!
ugilist Fraternity. Does such
fortuity e"ist in this world1+ Long Bushi was taken
a#ack. )%e :iu#ai has passed away. %ou e"pect e to
&ght the dead1+ The e"treely #eautiful young aiden
siled coldly! )2y 2entor 2istress ay have died! #ut
she had left #ehind a swordplay. (f you cannot defeat
this swordplay! ( suggest that you coit suicide on
this 6uashan suit.
Furtherore! all prot@g@s fro Ahi4iao 2anor shall
henceforth #e for#idden to rtake in the -ugilistic
Fraternity.+ ong Fei suddenly laughed! ).hat if y
father wins1 .hat happens then1+ he e"treely young
woan did not even glance at hi out of the corners
ugh his words never reached her ears.
ong Fei roared with laughter! )(f y father loses! he has
to coit suicide!
that Danfeng %e :iu#ai die once again1 2oreover! you
know that y father will not &ght with 4ust anyone that
does not have seniority. %e :iu#ai
ne"pectedly! Long Bushi intoned! +,ilence*+ 6e wal ked
up to the
past ten years! she created a
he e"treely #eautiful young aiden replied! )(nde
ed*+ is eyes glowing! Long Bushi gave a sigh! ),ince th
is is an e"traordinary
ena#les anyone to use it! how
uld it possi#ly defeat e1+ 6e was greatly depres sed
#y the atter and seeed
forlorn.
The e"treely #eautiful young aiden siled coldly!
).hat if there was soeone with a siilar internal force
as you who knew the swordplay that y 2istress
2entor left #ehind1 .ould it not #e the sae as &ghting
y 2entor
2istress1+
Long Bushi looked even ore forlorn! ),i"teen years
ago! all the #est B &ghters in the -ugilistic Fraternity!
e"cept your 2entor 2istress and e! perished on 2t.
6uangshan. (n this whole wide world! were ( to &nd
soeone with the sae internal force! ( would have to
wait another three to &ve years! even ten*+ The
e"treely #eautiful young aiden said! )Although a
re&ned swordplay can replace a lack of internal force!
internal force does not have the $e"i#ility of a
swordplay! wouldn/t you agree1+ Long Bushi said!
)=aturally! you are not wrong*+
The e"treely #eautiful young aiden continued! )The
strokes of a swordplay can advance and #e used like a
shield. A strong internal force can never replace the
ingenuity involved. Do you agree1+ Long Bushi said!
)(ndeed*+
The e"treely #eautiful young aiden continued to
e"plain! )But swordplay and internal force are
interdependent. Lack one aspect and the person will
never #ecoe a top pugilist &ghter. Although this
reasoning is very o#vious! ever since the 6uangshan
eeting! there has #een no one in the -ugilistic
Fraternity who can
contest with )the -hoeni" and Dragon+. This is #ecause
out of the ranks of the new pugilist &ghters! even if one
had the fortune to recover a once7lost set of artial
skills! no one has the necessary internal force to atch
)the -hoeni" and Dragon+.
Do you agree1+
Long Bushi said. )(ndeed.+
The e"treely #eautiful young aiden asked! )Ten
years ago! were the internal forces of y 2entor
2istress and your own evenly atched1+ Long Bushi
replied! )There were diCerences! #ut only in theory' it
did not atter*+ The e"treely #eautiful young aiden
asked! )These past ten years! y
2entor 2istress never for one oent forgot a#out this
life and death agreeent and trained hard everyday.+
Long Bushi sighed! )As did (*+
The e"treely #eautiful young aiden said! ),o 4udging
fro these circustances! ten years ago! #oth of your
internal forces were alost even. Ten years later! will
there #e any diCerence1+ Long Bushi said! )Dnless
during these ten years! she o#tained a iraculous her#
that could aid the growth of internal force! she could not
have #eat e.+ ,uddenly he sighed and turned his
head! )Fei! do you know that the growth
rate of one/s internal force is like a sparrow #uilding its
nest1 (t ust #e slow and cannot #e forced. Taking
shortcuts! greedy for faster growth can only strengthen
it teporarily and is not sta#le. (t is not recoended
#ecause internal power
reEuires up to one hundred years to cultivate.
2iraculous her#s that can aid in the growth of internal
force are also alost ipossi#le to &nd. ,trangely! so
any F people in the -ugilist .orld actually #elieve in
the' this has lead to any tragedies*+ Long Fei
nodded in agreeent.
The e"treely #eautiful young aiden said! )Therefore!
you are saying the internal powers of y 2entor
2istress and yourself cannot #e disputed and that what
is contesta#le is the $e"i#ility and changes in strokes!
correct1+ Long Bushi said! ).hen top &ghters are
&ghting! tiing! terrain! the huan factor are also
iportant factors*+
The e"treely #eautiful young aiden asked! )(f y
2entor 2istress really created an invinci#le swordplay!
will it #e a#le to defeat you1+ Long Bushi replied! )There
is no un#reaka#le artial arts in this world. (f your
2entor 2istress/ swordplay has such power and (/
una#le to &nd a weakness! if such a thing e"ists that (/
una#le to counter! then you win.+ The e"treely
#eautiful young aiden said! )2y 2entor 2istress and
you have a life and death agreeent! and there is as
yet no victor. But although y 2entor 2istress passed
away! she died with regrets.+
Long Bushi said regretfully! )Do ( not feel regret over
this atter as well1+
The e"treely #eautiful young aiden looked at the sky
and said! )Before she died! y 2entor 2istress warned
e that during these past ten years! you ay have also
created a for of artial arts to defeat her.+ Long Bushi
looked at the sky and laughed! )%e :iu#ai is indeed y
#oso friend.+ 6owever! his laughter #etrayed signs of
sadness.
The e"treely #eautiful young aiden siled coldly!
)6owever! you don/t have to worry a#out the skills that
you created having no chance to show oC their artial
prowess. Before y 2entor 2istress passed away! she
cae up with a solution to deterine the winner
#etween the two of you.+ Long Bushi laughter suddenly
ceased and his eyes shone! #ut the e"treely
autiful young aiden took no notice and said! )(f you
would allow e to seal oC three accupoints! the <:ue
-eng/ at the #ack of your head! the <,hen Cang/ on your
#ack! and the <%ang Guan/ of your lower #ack! so that
your energies cannot $ow
through these two ain energy eridians and thus not
eliinating your internal
force #ut diinishing it to seventy percent capa#ility!
then y internal force will atch yours. ( could then use
y 2entor 2istress/ swordplay against you! and the
&ght would see not diCerent fro you &ghting y
2entor 2istress directly.+ ,he went through all the
trou#le to state this point. 6er intentions #ecae very
clear! and Long Bushi could not help #ut feel a chill. The
e"treely #eautiful young aiden sighed! )This ethod
is what y 2entor 2istress devised #efore she passed
away. (f you do not agree! ( can do nothing.+ Long Fei
face #ecae wrinkled! and he said solenly! )This
atter sounds G like a play7acting. (t is certainly
ipossi#le. ( can/t #elieve you actually voiced it.+
,tanding far away was Long Fei/s wife! who suddenly
dashed towards the and gave a cold laugh! ),o that
eans! if ( use y father/s artial art skills to &ght with
you! it would #e the sae1+ The e"treely #eautiful
young aiden siled coldly and turned her head away.
,uddenly! she sighed as she looked to the heavens!
)2entor 2istress! oh y 2entor 2istress! ( have already
said that he would not agree! #ut you did not lieve. (t
sees that you are wrong.+ ,he walked t o the shade of
a tree toward her followers and said coldly! )Let us go!
then. Let Ahi4iao 2anor doinate the -ugilistic
Fraternity! what does it atter1+
Long Bushi thundered! )6old on*+
The e"treely #eautiful young aiden laughed coldly!
)(f you are not willing to keep a proise to the dead! (
will not #lae you. Hust let it see that no such
agreeent was ade ten years ago #etween y
2entor 2istress and you.+ Long Bushi roared with
laughter at the heavens and said e"u#erantly. )For
decades! ( have e"perienced any near7death
e"periences #ut always cae #ack &ghting. ( have
never feared death. Furtherore! ( have never #acked
oC fro any proise. Although %e :iu#ai is now dead!
the agreeent reains sacred. ,ince she has left
#ehind a stratage to continue our &ght! how can (
disappoint her1+ Long Fei and his wife were shocked!
)Father5+ They e"claied together.
Long Bushi gave another roar and raised his hand to
reove the lining fro his face. The e"treely #eautiful
aiden/s eyes widened! her heart shaken. ,he could
see his face was scarred. ,he shivered unconsciously.
Long Bushi laughed and said solenly! )( have
undergone countless &ghts #ig or sall! ever victorious.
2any years ago! ( encountered any opponents of
superior artial arts cali#er that ( still anaged to
wound with y sword. This is #ecause y heart
har#ored no guilty conscience or fear. (f ( had even once
#roken y word to another! ( will not have this heart
and would have died a hundred ties already*+ )Forty
years ago!+ he uttered! )3ei ,ect/s nu#er one
&ghter )6eartless ,word+ Gu Iiaotian fashioned this
scarred face with a stroke! <6eaven ,tartling
6ues/.+ 3ven as he felt the scar! he could still feel the
piercing sword #lade that tore open his $esh' he could
still feel the sensation of pain.
e suddenly laughed loudly and then gave a long sig h as
he said aloud to the
h ( cannot defend yself cape fro y sword either5+
is ind $ashed #ack to his glorious past as he u
ttered again! )Five Tigers rushing Through! 0eturning
Dance of the Gentle .in d! Deonic Divine 6ook. his
one #lade! one sword! one hook' he recalled hi s any
scars and the eories
s the real! crossing Bashan!
wounds! swords that pierced so deep his soul stirred!
narrowly escaping death and against all odds! surviving.
any ties he thwarted certain defeat. The nicknae
)(ortal Divine Dragon+ rived fro his nuerous
&ghts thirty years ago. Thinking #ack! he gave a
is hand oved down #elow his long #eard to his chi n as
he felt another
iple Divine ,word. This sword
g.
inth .ing Flying 3agle/ Di 2engping! he was ind eed a
rarity that ( have
is hand touched another scar! #ut this sword scar
appeared to #e curved
d #y a single sword #ut three
e gave a #road sile. )This is fro the renown Tri ple
Flower ,wordplay!
f you are (ortal or ,pirit/ that is so faous across the
real. But the triple $ower swordsan nevertheless
could
e showed ore scars. There was one on his left eye !
fro such an
slashed fro top to #otto.
his scar was the result of the swift and powerful Junhe
,wordplay. (t happened
nlun suit. 6e shook to the
re as he recalled that frightening episode. 3ach of his
eories shook hi dly! #ut still he survived*
here was also .udang 3Euili#riu ,wordplay and the ir
=inth -alace ivine ,wordplay! and he pointed to three
other sca rs #eneath his clothing.
ndlyK they only attack
l the!+ he uttered! )#ut who Fraternity! who were
#enevolent and soft7hearted! would also perish at
6uangshan*+
Long Bushi gave a long sigh. The 6uangshan gathering
that caused so any of the -ugilistic Fraternity #est
&ghters to sacri&ce theselves as they fought each
other did not cause hi uch #odily in4ury. .hy was
that1
l the known and unknown
ld! there are no ore artial arts that can hurt e*+
e looked at the clouds on the distant peaks! and h is
heart gave way to an
#e gained! this was sad. =o
ore defeats to #e e"perienced! why sigh1 The
eories of old were like a L $eeting cloud that
$uttered past the ountain! gently $uttering through
his heart. Hust like the cloud would not stay enveloped
on top of the ountain! his eories would also not
reain forever in his heart 5 The e"treely #eautiful
aiden looked coldly yet piercingly at hi. (t was hard
to know whether it was a look of e"pectance! a look of
respect! or 4ust a noral look.
,uddenly! the (ortal Dragon Long Bushi tore oC his
outer garents and laughed.
Long Fei/s eyes contracted! )Father! what are you
doing1+
Long Bushi laughed e"u#erantly! )(f ( do not test %e
:iu#ai/s swordplay! she will not die in peace! and ( will
regret it the rest of y life.+ The e"treely #eautiful
aiden siled.
Long Fei insisted! )Father! this atter is not fair5+
Long Bushi stop laughing. ).hat do you know1+ 6e
laughed again. )During y lifetie! y nicknae has
#een <(ortal/. (f ( ay die under the sword of
another! it is a 4oyous thing.+ Long Fei oved #ack
three steps as he watched his father reove his
clothing and toss it three yards away.
The e"treely #eautiful aiden said coldly! ):ue -eng!
,hen Cang! %ang
Guan5+
Long Bushi turned and coldly instructed Long Fei! )Fei
Ai! do you still ree#er 6e Aui Hin hand accupoint
skill1+ Long Fei shuddered and replied! )(5( ree#er.+
Long Bushi said! )%ou will use the 6e Aui Hin accupoint
skill to seal y
:ue -eng! ,hen Cang and %ang Guan accupoints.+
Long Fei #egged! )Father5Father5+
Long Bushi furrowed his #row and #ellowed! ):uickly*+
Long Fei was oentarily stunned #ut clenched his
4aws! and with a #road stride! positioned hiself #ehind
his father. 6e e"hi#ited the 6e Aui Hin stance and
prepared to seal his father/s :ue -eng accupoint.
is wife gave a oan! turning her head away. But so on
she turned #ack
ands shaking. 6e still could not #ear to do it.
ong Bushi turned around and shouted! )Dseless5thin
g*+ 6is voice softened as he uttered )thing+.
Long Fei gave a long sigh and said! )Father! (/ve #een
thinkingK this atter does not see right5+ Before he
could &nish! a thin young an cae fro #ehind.
Long Fei said! )Fifth Brother! what are you doing here1+
M The thin young an said! ),ince Big Brother is una#le
to do it! your Little
Brother will assist you. .ould that #e alright1+
Long Fei/s eyes narrowed! and he cried! )Are you
cra;y1+
The thin young an reained e"pressionless. The
(ortal Divine Dragon turned and looked at hi. 6e
assessed hi and sighed! )( always thought you were
weak! useless and lacking in courage. But to &nd that
your heart and will are #oth strong. %ou/re alost like
e when ( was young. (f today ( could5+ 6e sighed
several ties ore and said! )%ou know 6e Aui Hin as
well! #e Euick a#out it.+
Long Bushi retreat three steps! and #owed his head
unwilling to look at anyone.
There were three sounds of crackle.
3"treely #eautiful young aiden gave a cold giggle.
Long Fei sighed and clear his throat.
Long Fei/s wife uttered to hi! ).hat are you feeling
sad for1 Father is not going to lose*+ Long Fei lifted his
head! as though he wanted to say soething! #ut in the
end! he did not say it.
Hust then! the e"treely #eautiful young aiden took a
long sword fro one of the four woen #ehind her. ,he
e"tended two &ngers and gently struck the tip of the
sword #lade. A ringing sound echoed throughout the
surrounding ountains*
Long Bushi in turn stared at his long sword like a proud
other to her child! gently and lovingly.
Then he turned toward the thin young an! and in a
solen and stern anner! said! )Fro now on! this
Fallen Autun Leaf shall #e yours*+ Thin young an/s
eyes shone as he reached for the sword and sca##ard!
oving #ack three steps #efore kneeling down and
respectfully aking three #ows.
There was a change of e"pression in Long Fei/s face! #ut
as he opened his outh to speak! his wife tugged
gently at his shirt. They looked at one another and
#owed their heads*
Long Bushi sighed and said! )Do not let this sword
down! ever*+
The thin young an got up! walked to the #o" that was
covered with a thick cotton cover and lifted it up with
his sword sheath. Dnderneath was a purple coNn*
Long Bushi asked hi! )Do you have anything to say1+
The thin young an/s face was e"pressionless. All of a
sudden! he kneeled and #owed respectfully three ties
to the coNn. ,uddenly! he turned his wrists and fro
his sleeves appeared a shining dagger with a dragon
&gurine on its hilt. 6e
nd dripped his #lood on the top of the purple coNn.
Long Bushi appeared to #e very satis&ed! and he
siled. )Good* Good*+
And then turned towards the rare #eauty.
The young rare #eauty siled gently! )%ou have carted
a coNn here cause you feared defeat. )The (ortal
Dragon+ is indeed the -ugilistic Fraternity/s nu#er
one warrior.+ ,he laughed for the &rst tie. 6er laugh
was like a $owering peony! a #lossoing lily5even an
e"perienced poet would have trou#le descri#ing it.
The thin young an sheathed his dagger and tucked it
inside his waist #elt.
6e stared coldly at the e"treely #eautiful young
aiden. And he walked step #y step towards her*
).hat are you trying to do1+ Long Bushi asked. )This
atter no longer concerns you! go #ack*+ The thin
young an did not even #link and! without saying a
word! suddenly stretched forth his pals! his left pal
towards the rare #eauty/s right side and his right pal
towards Long Bushi/s left.
(t happened so fast and the tiing so wondrous that
#oth the rare #eauty and
Long Bushi were stunned O neither e"pected hi to
suddenly attack the*
The young rare #eauty siled coldly. 6er left pal
cae down and there was a )-a+ sound as the thin
young an/s right pal cae into contact. Long Bushi
gave a howling sound! twisted his waist and stretched
his left palP)-a+* 77 and ade contact with the thin
young an/s left pal*
Four pals ipacted on one another and
siultaneously produced two sounds. Long Fei sprang
forward in surprise and shock and yelled. )Fifth Brother!
have you lost your ind1+ ,uddenly! the thin young
an withdrew his outstretch pals and gracefully
oved #ack three feet! saying! )2entor 2aster! this girl
did not lie to you*+ Long Bushi e"claied! ).hat you
ean is that now her internal power is the sae as
ine.+ Looking at the sky! he laughed and continued!
)3"cellent! e"cellent* Today ( do indeed have soeone
with the sae internal power as e and as y
opponent*+ Long Fei was stunned. )%ou were trying to
test her internal power to see if it was the sae as our
2entor 2aster1+ The thin young an replied!
)(ndeed5+
Long Bushi laughed cheerfully. )(f -ing 3r did not have
the intention to ake the test! how would he have
dared to strike e1 %ou are stating the o#vious*+ This
old an! who was soon going to face a vicious #attle!
was in a happy QQ and light ood. .as he happy to
have &nally found a worthy opponent or a worthy
disciple1
Long Fei looked guilty and #egan to slowly retreat
#ackwards! #ut he shot a glance at =angong -ing.
Long Fei/s wife gave a gentle sile and said! )Fifth
#rother ay #e young! #ut no one knew of his
intelligence and internal power. (ndeed! who would have
e"pected it*+ Long Bushi said! )Only tie will reveal a
person/s heart. A person/s intelligence and personality
ust also wait until a tie of crisis to surface. Only then
can you tell*+ 6e seeed pleased and proud as he
looked at Long Fei/s wife! then #ack at
=angong -ing! who #owed his head now! and &nally the
rare young #eauty.
The rare #eauty only now glanced away fro =angong
-ing. ,he said coldly! ),ince you have ade the test!
can we &ght now1+ Long Bushi answered! )Certainly*+
6e drew his long sword! which eitted a piercing echo.
A sudden #ree;e rained leaves upon the four waiting7
woen.
Although he had #ut one third of his internal power! his
sword still radiated such power as to silence the four
woen.
The young rare #eauty seeed not to notice this
stunning display and coldly said! ),ince you are ready
to &ght! please coe with e*+ Long Bushi asked in
surprise! ).e are not &ghting here1+
The young rare #eauty replied! )That is right. This is not
the place to &ght.+
And she turned away*
Long Bushi cried! ).hy not1+
The young rare #eauty replied coldly! )Because the
swordplay that ( will #e using cannot #e seen #y
others*+ Long Bushi asked! ).hy not1+
The young rare #eauty replied! )(f ( kill you! your
disciples will certainly
seek e for revenge. Ahi4iao 2anor is very in$uential in
the -ugilist Fraternity. ( a y 2entor 2istress/ only
disciple. (f they coe after e! ( certainly cannot feat
the! don/t you agree1+ ong Bushi said! )=aturally! you
could not overcoe the*+ ong Fei/s wife interrupted.
)Do you think with you r $isy artial arts!
ong Bushi glanced at #oth of the and secretly sig hed.
6e said aloud!
iples will for certain seek you for revenge! and you are
certainly not their atch. ,o! you are depending on
your
he young rare #eauty said! )That is right. .hen y
2entor 2istress taught
you! she also asked e to kill lay! they will study it for
ong Bushi nodded. )(ndeed. (f ( created a swordpla y! (
would not want too
g sigh and looked at the young
re she died! your 2entor
istress really hated e that uch1+ he young rare
#eauty 4eered! )(f hatred is engrave d in the heart! what
ong Bushi felt a chill in his heart and uttered. )(f
hatred is engraved in
+ 6e shuddered. ).here do we
he young rare #eauty did not say anyore #ut turne d
away.
ong Fei yelled. ).ait*+ ut the young rare #eauty did not
slow her footstep s. (t was as though she
was in front of her! #locking e coldly at Long Bushi.
ong Bushi sighed. ).hat are you all trying to do1+ ong
Fei/s wife tried to sile as she answered! )Be wary of
those that seek
tor 2aster! you will #e
ong Bushi was speechless and lift his head to look at
the young rare young auty! who said! )To go or not to
go! it is up to you5+ ong Fei/s wife had a pair of alert
eyes. ,he stole a glance at Long Bushi
)This young woan! we don/t ipudence*+ 6er words
and y! so it was hard to re#uke her.
he young rare #eauty! although asked in a cold au ra!
replied #rie$y! )%e an :ing.+ ong Fei/s wife siled
gently. ).hat a gentle nae. 2y nae is Guo %u ia. 2y
nae is so coon #ut...alas! what can ( do a#out it1+
t the oent! Guo %u"ia tried to draw her into a c
onversation. Long Bushi
id not say anything. =angong
ing who was e"pressionless was however &lled with
adiration for his sister in
he continued! )2aiden %e! although we have never et
#efore! we have
r 2aiden %e! you are so
#eautiful and adora#le! that why ( a talking to you and
there is no stopping e fro listening to you*+ Q> The
young rare #eauty! %e 2anEing gave a )hu+ sound.
Guo %u"ia hastened to add! )But 2aiden %e! the
condition that you entioned! we don/t think it is
appropriate5+ %e 2anEing said coldly! ).hy is it not
appropriate1 This atter does not concern you. .hy
ust you #e a #usy#ody1+ 6er attitude was chilling and
her words piercing. ,he seeed deterined to aintain
a distance with the. But Guo %u"ia aintained her
posture and siled. )(f 2aiden %e really does not want
us to see your 2entor 2istress/ secret swordplay! you
should have said so earlier instead of insisting now. (t is
for this reason that ( really cannot coprehend*+ %e
2anEing looked at her for awhile and coldly asked! )Do
you really want e to e"plain1+ Gu %u"ia siled gently.
)( a asking for this reason in hopes that you will tell
us! else why would ( #other to ask1+ %oung rare #eauty
%e 2anEing pondered as she ga;ed into the eyes of
each rson on the ountain and said coldly! )( did not
speak of this until now #ecause ( was sure there was
none here can &nd any weakness in y swordplay*+
Guo %u"ia siled. )Then why do you say it now1+
%e 2anEing focussed on =angong -ing! seeingly with
intent yet seeingly without. )( a now suggesting a
diCerent place to duel #ecause ( have suddenly
discovered that not all the disciples of the (ortal
Divine Dragon are fools. One! at least! is intelligent*+
Guo %u"ia e"pression faltered slightly! #ut she reained
siling. )Thanks for the praises! 2aiden %e. To have
such a good disciple like you! it/s no wonder your
2entor 2istress could die so early and peacefully*+ =ot
only could she insult others without seeing alice!
she did it with such an air of sweetness and
nonchalance. 3ven her siles seeed gentle.
%e 2anEing/s e"pression changed! she siled coldly and
turned away*
Guo %u"ia siled to herself and was proud to have
outsarted her with her words. 6owever! the oent
was interrupted #y Long Bushi! who gave a sigh and
said to her! )(f only Fei had half your cunning...+ Guo
%u"ia #owed her head and siled. Long Bushi
continued! )(t/s a pity that you are too sart*+ 6e
shouted! ) 2aiden %e! please wait*+ %e 2anEing halt her
footsteps once again and! without turning her head!
said! )To go or not to go! it is up to you. .hy all this
talk*+ ,he &nally anaged to convey what her eyes
already said.
Long Bushi said. )%e :iu#ai/s disciple will never #e a
liar*+
%e 2anEing gave a cold laugh #ut did not turn her head.
Long Bushi said! )( have never known fear. 3ven if that
place is a#ushed! QB what does it atter*+ %e
2anEing suddenly turned her head. Although her facial
e"pression was like an ice#erg! it #ored a grudging
respect.
Long Bushi added! )This sword that is now in y hand
has #een with e for decades. Although it is not any
e"ceptional or godly weapon! it has felled any great
&ghters*+ 6is proud face showed a tinge of sadness
#efore siling. )(f ( do not return! ( wish that 2iss will
return and give this sword to y disciple! =angong
-ing*+ This e"pression! none of his disciples had ever
seen #efore.
Long Bushi naturally sensed that they were all looking
at hi. =evertheless!
he put up a strong front to hide his sighing heart. )A (
really getting old15This vast -ugilist Fraternity! ay#e
it is tie for the ne"t generation to deonstrate their
worth and feel its glory*+ As his heart distracted hi! he
heard %e 2anEing say! )(f ( do not return to this place! (
wish that you will hand this <2ighty 3cho of the Dragon/
in y hand to the*+ 6er white hand pointed toward
the four woen dressed in green.
Long Bushi said. )( give y word*+
%e 2anEing turned her head and said in a low voice!
)Let/s go*+ But her eyes were upon =angong -ing*
Long Bushi replied! )Let/s go*+ .hen he $ashed past
=angong -ing! he pat hi lightly on his shoulder!
seeingly wanting to tell hi soething! #ut he did not
and could only give a weak sile! and then with a sigh!
he disappeared into the fog*
=angong -ing reained otionless until Long Bushi
disappeared fro view. 6e was left staring at the clouds
that drifted #y. Although his e"pression was that of a
wooden an! his eyes re$ected his inner turoil Guo
%u"ia uttered! )Fallen Autun Leaf52ighty 3cho of
the
Dragon5who would #elieve 2entor 2aster and Danfeng
%e :iu#ai really had5+
Long Fei coughed and said! )2entor 2aster/s personal
atters are his own aCair. .e shouldn/t discuss it*+ 6e
took a #road stride towards =angong -ing #ut did not
say anything for soe tie. ,uddenly! he turned #ack
and sat on a rock ledge! looking longingly at the clouds
a#ove in a da;e.
Guo %u"ia #rushed her hair! eyed =angong -ing for
awhile and suddenly waved her hands and said! )Coe
here! Fourth ,ister.+ The young aiden! who was
standing at a far distance! #owed her head and walk
forward. 6er steps were e"treely light! #etraying her
artial arts skills. But in #etween her oveents! she
seeed to always carry an air of self7QF consciousness.
,he looked like she was a aiden that had never
stepped out of the house' she was so unlike soeone
who was fro the -ugilist Fraternity! fro the renowned
Ahi4iao 2anor* 6er pair of white hands constantly
shifted #eneath her lt with unease. ,he asked! )%ou
wanted e! ,ister in law1+ Guo %u"ia siled. )Fifth
Brother 4oined our sect the last #ut has o#tained the
sword <Fallen Autun Leaf/. Are you happy1+ The shy
aiden was feeling e#arrassing now. 6er pale cheeks
were #lushing and her head #owed even lower.
Another thin young an! who had reained silent until
now! suddenly intoned! )=ot only is Fourth ,ister happy!
( a happy as well*+ Guo %u"ia looked at #oth of the!
all the while siling. )The two of you are a perfect
atch. 3ven your thoughts coincide. =o wonder the
people in the -ugilistic Fraternity call ,hi Chen and ,u
,u the Two ,words of the Dragon Gate.
Dnfortunately...+ 6er voice #ecae low! and her eyes
glanced towards =angong
-ing.
,hi Chen followed her glance to =angong -ing! and his
face suddenly turned ashen. 6is #rows #etrayed his
4ealousy! #ut he answered with a carefree anner!
)Fro now on! with the additional of Fifth Brother! the
people in the -ugilistic Fraternity will hail us as the
Three ,words of the Dragon Gate*+
Guo %u"ia siled. )This you ay not know. Although
Fifth Brother has 4ust 4oined our sect not too long ago
#ut in Hiangnan! =angong Aristocratic Faily whose
wealth is known to all! the pugilists in the Fraternity
have already nicknaed Fifth Brother the .ealthy
Divine Dragon*+ ,hi Chen gave a forced sile! ),ister in
law is indeed knowledgea#le. As for e! ( seldo walk
in the -ugilistic Fraternity! so y knowledge is liited.
Copared to ,ister in law! (/ practically ignorant.+
Long Fei interrupted! )( have heard of the nicknae
.ealthy (ortal
Dragon #efore! #ut this nonsense sprouted fro the
ouths of the =angong
t atter1+
Guo %u"ia/s facial e"pression changed. )Fine! &ne. %ou
know. ( don/t know*+ Long Fei did not say anything ore
#ut one look at his wife countenance silenced hi.
All of a sudden! silence #ecae a#solute in this place
where only the ountain wind #lew and tree leaves
$uttered through the air. The clouds $oated #y and then
away! like the dangers in the -ugilistic Fraternity.
he four green gowned woen with gray hair reained
standing under the
ers of Ahi4iao 2anor. Their eyes had seen and
understood the diCerences and the con$icts dividing
the. And they
ong Fei sighed and got up. )2entor 2aster5Alas! he
has #een gone an
uo %u"ia rolled her eyes and said coldly! )%ou are
always so ipatient.
=o wonder 2entor 2aster refused to give the Fallen
Autun Leaf to you. Look at
Fifth Brother! he doesn/t see a #it worried*+
Long Fei/s e"pression changed. ).e are all #rothers. (s
there a diCerence who it is passed to1+ Guo %u"ia
sirked! )=aturally! it is all the sae*+
=angong -ing was cal. 6e siled gently and walked
towards Guo %u"ia.
),ister in law! do you know why ( a not worried1+
Although he was siling! #ut his anneris was full of
convictions and con&dence' he radiated an aura of
charisa that copelled an answer.
Guo %u"ia laughed aloud. )This...6ow should ( know1+
Long Fei said! )6ow do you know that Fifth Brother is
not worried1 =o one knows if our 2entor 2aster will #e
victorious or not. 3veryone is worried for sure*+ angong
-ing laughed. )3veryone is worried! #ut ( r eally a
not*+ ,hi Chen and Long Fei e"pressions changed. Guo
%u"ia laughed while
.ang ,usu kindled her eye#rows. =angong -ing
continued! )2y heart is not trou#led. ( have utost
con&dence that our 2entor 2aster will de&nitely not #e
defeated*+ The four woen in green gowns laughed
together and turned their heads away! no longer
looking at hi*
Guo %u"ia laughed again. Long Fei asked! ).hat akes
you so certain that after our 2entor 2aster has his
power reduced and that he can win for sure1
2oreover! that %e aiden is acting so strangely*+
,hi Chen countered! )Fifth Brother always has his own
uniEue ways to discern atters. But what he said 4ust
now is hard to accept*+ 6e said it in a slow anner as if
he was afraid to say soething wrong.
angong -ing e"plained! )3arlier when ( dealt out a #low.
=ot only have ( ascertained that the %e aiden did not
deceive our 2entor 2aster! ( have also found out that
our 2entor 2aster/s re$e"es are #etter than hers.+ 6e
continued! )At that tie! when #oth y pals struck at
the sae tie! the %e aiden was standing on y
right. 6er right hand was holding her sword!
#ut when y right pal went towards her! her #ody did
not ove and she iediately used her left pal to
parry y right pal*+ 6e showed his left pal and
waved! continuing! )But our 2entor 2aster was
standing on y left side. Although his right hand was
holding to his sword! QR when y pal struck! our
2entor 2aster naturally would not have used his right
hand that was holding his sword to parry ine. ,o! he
turned his #ody and used his left pal to ward oC y
attack*+ is voice was cal and his speech clear. .hen
he a de his point! the four
their faces &lled with
angong -ing continued! )Fro the circustances! wh en
our 2entor 2aster countered the attack! it was o#vious
that he ade an additional oveent.
Therefore! when our pals ade contact! they should
have done so after the %e aiden/s pal and ine
touched! yet fro the clapping sound! the actions were
siultaneous. Therefore! when counter7attacking! our
2entor 2aster is faster than the %e aiden*+ )Although
the diCerence in tiing was not great! #ut when top
opponents &ght! even the slightest diCerence can
deterine who is the victor. 2oreover! our 2entor
2aster has #een through any #attles! #ig or sall' he
is a veteran. 6is e"periences e"ceed that of the %e
aiden. =o atter how one looks at it! there is no
reason for 2entor 2aster to lose*+ .ang ,usu suddenly
felt ore cheerful after hearing =angong -ing/s
e"planation. ,hi Chen nodded while Guo %u"ia seeed
to #e lost in thought! speechless. Long Fei clapped his
hands and laughed heartily! )That/s right. That/s right*
=o atter how one 4udges it! there is no reason for our
2entor 2aster to lose.+ And he patted =angong -ing on
his shoulder. )Fifth Brother! ( ust really hand it to you.
=ow your Big Brother is not an"ious anyore*+ The four
woen also laughed. The one on the e"tree left
turned to the one that was nearest to her and asked!
)=ing Ai! are you an"ious1+ =ing Ai shook her head and
turned to the woan on her other side and asked! )%ue
Ai! are you an"ious1+ %ue Ai laughed! )( a not an"ious
either*+ ing Ai asked! )Then! 6e Ai! ( suppose! is not
an"i ous as well.+ 6e Ai nodded her head and laughed.
)( a not an"ious at all. An Ai! are you an"ious1+ The
woan to the e"tree right! An Ai! laughed. )( too a
not an"ious! #ut as to the reason why ( a not an"ious!
(/ not going to tell you*+ The four of the looked at
one another and suddenly they #urst out in laughter*
Long Fei/s eye#rows puckered! and he hued loudly!
)(f you were not woen! (/ll teach you all a lesson*+ The
woen laughed even louder. An Ai said coldly! )(f you
were not a an!
(/ll teach you a lesson*+ QL Long Fei was taken a#ack.
6e was so angry that he turned around and sashed a
green colored rock with his pal. There was a )6ong+
sound as the rock split asunder! its de#ris $ying in all
directions. A rock that was so hard yet it was sashed
to #its.
An Ai laughed sarcastically. )?ery good pal techniEue!
very good pal techniEue.+ ,uddenly! she turned her
wrist and drew out a long sword fro her sca##ard*
There was a glint fro her sword as she oved toward
a rock! her wrist
loosening slightly as she thrust the sword seven inches
into the rock with the ease of a #a#oo plunging into a
pool of ud.
Long Fei narrowed his eye#rows! stupe&ed. 6e heard An
Ai e"claiing! )Oh ( see! all the rocks here are soft*+
Guo %u"ia siled gently. )?ery good swordplay! very
good swordplay*+
And she walked towards An Ai siling! saying softly.
)Big sister! will you let e try as well1+ For a oent!
An Ai was stunned #y that reEuest #ut #efore she could
reply!
Guo %u"ia suddenly attacked her waist with her &ve
orchid7like &ngers. An Ai in a oent shock
iediately retreated three feet #ackwards. Although
she had
her sword out! leaving it in the rock*
uo %u"ia siled. )Thank you very uch. After ( hav e
tried it! ( will return
tural. (t was as though she had not ade that vicious
attack earlier*
he pulled the long sword out! e"aining it careful ly.
Although her eyes
g at the rock #eneath*
uddenly! she siled #roadly and thrust the sword h
alfway into the rock.
he woen in green gowns turned pale.
uo %u"ia gently laughed. )(ndeed! the rocks around
here are soft*+ ,he
owner.
n Ai was very pale! her heart pounding hard. ,peec
hlessly! she took #ack
uo %u"ia laughed again. )%ou do not have to feel # ad.
Although 4ust now (
lly y swordplay and internal
wer ay not #e any ties stronger than you*+ n Ai
turned her head! her eyes &lled with hatred.
uo %u"ia laughed gently again. )Don/t hate e and
think that after ( have sted you! ( a laughing at you.
This type of sword thrusting reEuires skill. (f one does
not have the techniEue! one/s internal power! no atter
how strong! is useless.
he trust will #e harder and harder. 3very inch dee per
corresponds to a ten7fold
how powerful your internal power is or what you are
capa#le of doing. Therefore! when you saw that y
sword was
le to thrust uch deeper than yours! you were sho cked
and hurt*+ he said it in a anner of a teacher lecturing
her student! without any trace
n Ai was taken a#ack. Guo %u"ia continued! )But yo u
did not see the
r sword! the rock had already
=aturally what ( did! was thrusting in the e"act spot*+
An Ai lifted her eyes and at the sae tie! )Ah*+ ,he
#egan to understand.
Guo %u"ia siled gently. )At this oent! you ust #e
feeling upset that you have conceded too early! a (
right1+ An Ai coldly #reathed! )6uph.+ That was her
only reply.
Guo %u"ia said! )But at that short oent/s notice! (
was a#le to ap out the sall crack upon the rock and
also see the deepest portion of the crack. 2y eyesight is
ore superior when copared to yours. Do you deny
it1+ An Ai eyes once again lowered. Although she did
not say anything! her heart already aditted the truth.
Guo %u"ia laughed. )( 4ust plunged the sword carelessly
into the rock! #ut the sword carried y energy and
thrust two inches deeper into the rock. Although ( have
used the sae techniEue! y internal power is
o#viously greater than yours are. This is an undenia#le
fact. (n ,wordplay! eyesight! accuracy! internal powerful
are the three ost iportant factors in winning. For
each factor! you are y
inferior. (f we were to &ght! ( have full con&dence that (
could defeat you in twenty strokes.+ ,he gently siled
and continued. )(f you are du#ious! you can challenge
e*+ An Ai was left stunned. ,he sighed and turned her
head away. But there was a )Ding+ sound fro her
hands and the powder of a pearl was seen dripping
down.
Guo %u"ia laughed softly. (t was a proud laugh and was
totally diCerent fro the gentle laughter earlier.
An Ai slowly clenched her &st. 6er face was green and
pale as she looked at a passing cloud. Then! her eyes
shone. ,uddenly! she turned #ack and said coldly! )That
is right. %our artial art skills are indeed uch higher
than ine. But your 2entor 2aster...ha! there is no
need for all of you to wait for hi anyore.+ =angong
-ing! Long Fei! ,hi Chen! Guo %u"ia and .ang ,usu all
turned pale.
Long Fei was in front of her in a $ash and asked
enacingly! ).hat did you say1+ An Ai was a#out to
say soething when the other three woen shushed
her ST and took her away.
Long Fei angrily said. )(f you do not e"plain the ru##ish
that you have 4ust said! you will not leave this peak
alive*+ Aong the woen! the youngest was %ue Ai! #ut
she was also the calest.
,he pulled An Ai away while turning her head. ).hat
she said is ru##ish! so why is there a need for
e"plaining*+ Long Fei was slightly taken a#ack.
Guo %u"ia laughed gently. )There is indeed no need to
e"plain ru##ish #ut it is punisha#le! is it not1+ ,he cast
a look at Long Fei! and 4uped toward An Ai! attacking
the in the fray.
An Ai eyes were #ewildered! her face pale. ,he
regretted her rash words.
.hen Guo %u"ia attacked her! she did not dodge. %ue Ai
therefore stretched her hand and e"ecuted a ove
<Golden ,cissors ,evering ,ilk/ and to counter.
Guo %u"ia laughed softly! )All of the still dare to
retaliate1+ 6er right hand continued her attacks upon
An Ai/s #ack while she stretched her two &ngers to hit
%ue Ai/s 2a Hin accupoints*
This stroke had two purposesK using an attack to
neutrali;e an attack and using an attack as a for of
defense. %ue Ai iediately dodged away #ut An Ai still
reained stunned! staring #lankly.
%ue Ai was shocked! and her right hand pushed An Ai
away several steps.
,uddenly there were two ):iang+ sounds as the
re$ection of two swords attacked Guo %u"ia fro #oth
her left and right. %ue Ai drew her sword as well and #y
now! An Ai recovered enough to draw her sword too.
Guo %u"ia countenance iediately changed as she
tried to dodge the four incoing attacks at the sae
tie*
Long Fei shouted. ),top it! all of you*+
The shout was loud and e"plosive. 6e was o#viously
#ecoing very an"ious. There were echoes fro the
ountainsK ),top it5stop it5+ (n #etween the echoes!
Guo %u"ia had parried several attacks! and #eads of
perspiration appeared on her forehead. Long Fei was
very pale and shouted. )=ever in y life will ( &ght with
woen. .hy don/t the rest of you lend your ,ister in
law a helping hand*+
.ang ,usu softly uttered an acknowledgeent and
attack %ue Ai fro #ehind with her hand.
But who could have e"pected that %ue Ai and 6e Ai
could aneuver so fast that she found herself trapped
in the sword foration. And An Ai was thrusting her
sword towards her throat*
,hi Chen continued to ove forward and said gravely!
)Our 2entor 2aster SQ for#ade us fro carrying our
swords up the ountains. ( suppose he did not want us
to #e involved in any &ghting. (f our 2entor 2aster
#laes us! what shall we do1+ Long Fei was shocked
and taken a#ack. There were $ashes of sword rays all
over. Guo %u"ia and .ang ,usu were trapped in a sword
foration that was very fast and forless. Although for
the oent! they were undefeated! there was no hope
for a victory*
Long Fei asked. )Fifth Brother! what do you suggest we
do1+ angong -ing #owed his head and looked at his
sca## ard and said! )( will follow -rot@g@ Brother
orders.+ But Long Fei appeared to #e even ore ve"ed.
But =angong -ing continued! )(f others use a long
sword and aied it at our throats! surely we can &ght
#ack1+ Long Fei/s eyes shone. 6e yelled. )(ndeed. (f
woen want to har e! don/t tell e we cannot &ght
#ack1 Third Brother! Fifth Brother! go*+ And he sprang
forward as well.
,uddenly there was a haughty laughter #ehind the.
)Four &ghting against two is not good. Five &ghting
against four doesn/t see to #e any #etter. Disciples
fro the Danfeng and the Divine Dragon sects like to
win #y outnu#ering opponents*+ =angong -ing turned
and saw that #eside the purple coNn! there appeared a
tall priest with long white hair fro nowhere.
Although this laugher was soft! it caused Guo %u"ia!
.ang ,usu and the four woen to cease their &ght*
Long Fei turned and asked! ).ho are you1+
The tall priest said coldly! ).ho a (1 6uph! you don/t
even know who ( a1+ 6e said as he walked toward the
purple coNn. Then! he suddenly #rushed aside the #ig
hulk carrying the coNn that stood in his path. But
une"pectedly! =angong -ing sprang forth and was at
the coNn #efore hi. The tall hair priest coldly laughed
and stopped in his path. 6e eyed hi and said! ).hat
do you want1+ angong -ing replied coldly! ).hat do you
want1+ The long hair priest chuckled. )Good! good*+
,uddenly he turned away and walked to Long Fei. )%our
2entor 2aster and Danfeng %e :iu#ai had a pact to
&ght again after ten years. 6as it &nished yet1+ Long Fei
was stunned. )6ow did you know1+
The long hair priest laughed. )Of your 2entor 2aster/s
atters! is there anything ( do not know1+ Then he
looked around and asked. ).here did the two of the
go1+
SS
Long Fei said! )%ou don/t need to know*+
The long hair priest kept laughing. )Good! good*+ and
walked towards ,hi Chen. )Then who is the loser! who is
the victor1+
,hi Chen was &lled with suspicious #ut replied! )Don/t
know*+
The long hair priest laughed. )Good! good*+
6e oved and reached the four woen in a single step
and asked. )Did your 2istress win the (ortal
Dragon1+
The four woen glanced at one another.
Guo %u"ia suddenly laughed softly.
The long hair priest turned and asked. ).hat are you
laughing at1+ Guo %u"ia laughed. )%e :iu#ai &nally
accoplished soething one step ahead of our 2entor
2aster*+ The long hair priest asked. ).hat is it1+
Guo %u"ia rolled her eyes and said. ),he &nally died
#efore our 2entor
2aster*+
The long hair priest was shaking all over. 6e was
stunned for soe tie.
)%e5:iu5Bai5has5died...already5really51+ Guo
%u"ia said. )(ndeed*+
The long hair priest sighed heavily. )Twenty years ago!
the 6eavenly Crow -riest predicted this 4ust #efore he
died*+
Long Fei interrupted. ).hat do you ean1+
The long hair priest #owed his head and said. )The
Dragon shall triuph over the -hoeni"5+ An Ai
suddenly laughed. )Although 2istress %e has died! the
(ortal Divine Dragon did not triuph*+
The eyes of the long hair priest shone! and his spirits
rose again. )The
(ortal Divine Dragon did not win1 Did the #oth of
the die together1*+
Long Fei angrily said. )Bull...ru##ish*+
The long hair priest stared at Long Fei and ground word
#y word. )Bull what1+ Long Fei replied. )Bullshit*+
The long hair priest gave a loud yell and drew out his
sword. But when his long sword was halfway
unsheathed! he loosened his hand. )Although you are
rude! ( can/t #e #othered with you*+ Long Fei answered!
)6uh5 hehe5+ And laughed.
An Ai responded coldly! ),oe people will not par with
their 4uniors
2istress %e/s disciple*+
The long hair priest asked. )(ortal Dragon will &ght
with a 4unior1+
An Ai replied! )(ndeed*+ S> Long Fei intoned cuttingly!
)Although our 2entor 2aster is &ghting with %e :iu#ai/s
disciple! he had sealed oC his two ain energy
eridians and reduced his internal power #y seventy
percent. This no#le act deserves to #e applauded.
.here can you &nd such an act in the world*+
The long hair priest secretly siled #ut replied! )6e
reduced his internal wer to &ght with soeone.5+
Long Fei said! )That/s right. Although our old an
reduced his internal wer! he is still #ound to win*+ he
long hair priest asked! )0eally1+ ong Fei answered in a
loud voice. )Of course5+ his voice weakened.
sure! and he was an"ious.
he priest pondered awhile then looked fro Long Fe i to
=angong -ing!
one of you is the eldest
ong Fei re#uked hi! ).hy should you care*+ uddenly!
the priest laughed. )(t has to #e you*+ ong Fei replied.
),o what if ( a1+ he priest pointed to =angong -ing/s
epty sca##ard . ),ince you are hi4iao 2anor eldest
disciple! why is the <Autun F allen Leaf/ ended up with
ong Fei was taken a#ack. 6e took a Euick glance at
=angong -ing and
seeed to lose the luster that
he priest sarcastically said! )(f today! your 2ent or
2aster fails to return!
hat is so renowned throughout
ong Fei was stunned for a while #efore he shouted!
).ho says y 2entor aster is not going to return* .ho
can defeat our o ld an* The (ortal Divine ragon will
never die*+ is voice echoed #ack. )(ortal Divine
Dragon will never die5will never
ok the surrounding
t was a chilling laugh that caught the attention o f
=angong -ing! Long Fei! hi Chen! .ang ,usu and Guo
%u"ia. They turned and saw fro the isty fogs!
she descended upon the. (n
th her hands were two shining long swords. One of the
swords was the <Fallen utun Leaf/! the sword that
never left the (orta l Divine Dragon for a single
ong Fei eyed %e 2anEing and nervously yelled to he r!
).here is y entor 2aster1 .here is y 2entor
2aster1+
guessed where is your
entor 2aster is #y now*+ ong Fei was shaking all over.
=angong -ing paled.
,hi Chen was left stunned and shocked. .ang ,usu
fainted #eside hi without hi reali;ing.
Guo %u"ia/s countenance was discolored.
And the four woen in green sprang #esides %e
2anEing with their swords.
The priest held his sword and uttered. )The (ortal
Divine Dragon is &nally dead*+ And turned #ack to eye
the purple coNn. )The (ortal Divine Dragon is &nally
dead5+ 6is voice was low! so it was diNcult to tell if he
was actually happy or sad.
%e 2anEing was looking at the all the while tranEuil
and cal.
Long Fei suddenly shouted! )%ou killed y 2entor
2aster* Give #ack y
2entor 2aster/s life*+ And he ran forward in a cra;e.
,hi Chen and Guo %u"ia sprang forward as well.
=angong -ing was a#out to do the sae #ut after
taking a few glances at the priest! he fell #ack to the
purple coNn in tears*
ong Fei attacked %e 2anEing! one hand directly tow ards
her front! the
ut %e 2anEing coldly laughed and stepped #ackward
while her four
like a irror re$ection.
he clenched #oth her hands together and took #oth
swords in her right
her dress and took out an a#4ect.
he e"claied loudly in a cold voice! )The 6eavenly
Golden Dragon*+ The o#4ect
he placed the dagger in front of her and said. )Or ders
for the Dragons*+ ong Fei clenched his &sts. 6e was too
shocked for words! and his heart was
he priest eyes shone! and he uttered. )The Decree of
the Golden Dragon
ong Fei took three steps #ack and then he knelt an d
#owed down on the
iously unwilling #ut was
ed their swords.
uo %u"ia walked to Long Fei and said! )The Decree of
the Golden Dragon
he dagger at her!
uo %u"ia eyed the dagger! ).hat if ( do! what if (
don/t1+ ong Fei/s face was ashen as he looked at his
wife fro his kneeling sition. )2y dear! how can you5+
ong %u"ia said aloud! ),he has killed our 2entor 2aster
and stolen the ecree of the Golden Dragon fro our old
an. .hy d o we have to listen to her
hi Chen looked at .ang ,usu who had fainted. ,udde
nly! a shadow sprang
Fourth ,ister! tell e! do we
hi Chen seeed to #e looking far away #ut when he
looked at the golden gger! he #owed his head and was
speechless.
uo %u"ia #it her teeth and went #eside =angong -in g!
who was #esides the Nn. )Fifth Brother! you know how
to discern at ters. Although the )Decree of
re! #ut under circustances! if we listen to her orders!
is there any 4ustice at all1+
=angong -ing reained io#ile! staring &ercely at %e
2anEing*
%e 2anEing looked at Guo %u"ia and said acidly! )( have
shown the Decree
of the Golden Dragon! and you still want to defy orders.
Don/t tell e that once the (ortal Divine Dragon is
dead! all of you decide to defy the #lood oaths that you
have ade when you &rst cae disciples of your
2entor 2aster1+
eads of perspiration were #eginning to for on Guo
%u"ia/s forehead. ,he
tuations #y talking. But now
she was scared. (t was as though anything that %e
2anEing said would place her in an awkward and
diNcult position.
Long Fei glanced at his wife! #ut sighed and said! )The
Decree of the
Golden Dragon is with you. ( have nothing ore to say*+
%e 2anEing laughed coldly! )At least you did not forget
the teaching of your 2entor 2aster*+ Long Fei said! )(
only acknowledge the Decree! not the person5But you
killed y 2entor 2aster! (5+ 6e never &nished his
sentence! he was too angry for words.
angong -ing said! )The ancients say if a general i s on
the &eld! he can choose not to follow orders fro his
lord. There should #e $e"i#ility involved and not
#ecause of #lind loyalty there#y destroying
righteousness.+ uo %u"ia narrowed her eye#rows and
e"claied. )Tha t is e"actly what (
ong Fei loudly e"claied! )(ndeed* (ndeed*+
aid! )Do you all know
ut =angong -ing interrupted her. 6is speech was ca l
and his voice clear!
and it carried an irresisti#le force that ade others
listen to hi. )Although the Decree of the Golden
Dragon has fallen in your hands! ( #elieve that there
ust #e a reason! otherwise! 4udging fro our
2entor 2aster/s character! he would rather
have it destroyed than to have it fallen into the wrong
hands. .hy don/t you reveal what he wants to say to
us*+ %e 2anEing sighed! )(t sees that only you
understand the (ortal Divine
Dragon/s intentions*+
Guo %u"ia said aloud! )Only words #ut no proof. .hy
should we #elieve your words1 .e don/t even know
which is true or false...Third Brother! Fourth ,ister! this
girl hared our 2entor 2aster. (f we don/t avenge for
our old an! can we still #e considered huan1+
,hi Chen lifted his head and clenched his &sts.
%e 2anEing laughed coldly! )Only words #ut no proof5+
,he held the dagger #etween her teeth as she took a
letter fro her dress and threw it in front of Long Fei.
Guo %u"ia said. )Let e see*+
Hust as she a#out to pick the letter up! she felt
nu#ness spreading #elow her waist.
%e 2anEing had hit her on her )Cang Iue+ accupoint
with the dagger hilt.
).hat are you doing1+ Guo %u"ia said! )Don/t you tell
e as y 2entor 2aster/s disciple! ( cannot even read
his last will and testaent1+ Although her speech was
de&ant! she dared not ove.
%e 2anEing said! )%ou will &rst ove #ack seven steps*+
Guo %u"ia angrily replied! ).ho are you to order e
around*+ But #efore she could &nish! she felt a painful
sensation in her right lower. Dnconsciously! she oved
#ack and altogether! she had ove #ack seven steps.
Chapter Two
Decree of the Golden Dragon
The only reason why Guo %u"ia was surprised #y %e
2anEing was
#ecause she was too an"ious to get hold of the letter.
=ow she felt resentent and anger within her. ,he
wanted to say soething #ut could not* ,he was 4ust
too upset for words*
Long Fei loved his wife and held her hand. (t was cold
when he touched her.
)2y dear! how are you feeling1+ Guo %u"ia tried to force
a sile. )(5(5feeling &ne*+ ,uddenly she whispered in
his ears. )6urry and take a look at the letter. (f it not to
our advantage! don/t read it out*+ Long Fei was taken
a#ack and looked at his wife for a while. (t was only
today that he started to #egin to understand his wife.
%e 2anEing coldly laughed. )0efusing to look at your
2entor 2aster letter and instead coforting your wife
who only knows how to act! heng! heng...) Long Fei
$ushed and turned his #ody and was a#out to pick the
letter when
%e 2anEing pierced the letter with the sword point of
the Fallen Autun Leaf*
Long Fei asked. ).hy are you doing this1+
%e 2anEing coldly said. )(f you are not willing to read! (
will take it to the others to read*+ 6er eyes looking at
everyone present and looked carefully at each of
everyone as though she was looking for the right person
to read the letter. And she walked to .ang ,usu.
arlier and had not
e at Guo %u"ia and said in a
want e to read*+ ,he took
awhile! looking at ,hi Chen!
=angong -ing #efore she &nally tore open the letter.
%e 2anEing said. )0ead it aloud! not a word less*+
Guo %u"ia and Long Fei looked at one another. And he
noticed his wife hand was getting colder and colder. 6e
sighed and said in a low voice. )3verything depends
upon heaven/s will! why are you so nervous and
worrying a#out*+ Guo %u"ia alost cried out.
Long Fei clenched his &sts while .ang ,usu read it in a
clear crystal voice.
)The swordplay atch #etween %e :iu#ai and ( have
&nally coe. This ten year of preparation! the victor
shall live! the loser shall die! #oth sides have no
coplaints whatever so. There is no hatred. (f one shall
fall! it is of one/s own will.
SL
All of you ust not seek revenge upon Danfeng/s
disciples. Or else the holder of
the Decree of the Golden Dragon have the right to e"pel
any disciples fro the
Clan*+
2ay#e ,usu was feeling nervous or overtly aggravated
as her voice was shaking now. .hen she had read that
part! she #egan to sigh. .hen she had caled down!
she continued. )Aong all y disciples! Long Fei is the
&rst to 4oin the clan and he is also y nephew. =ot only
is he honest! loyal and also straightforward. But his
heart is too soft and will prove fatal to hi one day. ,o
he can never accoplish great things.+ ,he rolled her
eyes to take a glance at Long Fei who lowered his head*
.ang ,usu closed her eyes! hating herself for taking
that look. ,he continued reading. ),hi Chen is
perseverance! ,usu is gentle and caring5+ ,he $ushed.
)5Only -ing3r! is #orne fro a no#le faily. Although
he is used to good food and #anEuets #ut he has never
coplaint. .hat is ost nota#ly a#out hi is that he is
e"treely talented! therefore ( have decided5+
,uddenly Guo %u"ia interrupted #y crying out. Long Fei
sighed and gently held her in his e#race. ,he cried
even louder. )( have help Ahi4iao 2anor in so any
ways and atters5But our old an did not even
ention anything a#out e.+ Long Fei sternly said. )2y
dear! what is going on today with you*+
Guo %u"ia lifted her head! her tears $owing. )(5( a
really too5upset. All these years! ( have worked hard
for our old an #ut5#ut what did we gain1 .hat did we
gain5+ %e 2anEing who was standing near to .ang
,usu could not help turned her #ack and laughed coldly.
.ang ,usu seeed to #e taken a#ack #y the
interruptions. ,he elancholy sighed and continued
reading. )Therefore ( have decided to give the )Fallen
Autun Leaf+ that is constantly #y y side for decades
and the task to guard the heavenly coNn to -ing3r till
the coNn is destroyed and the person dead.+ ,he
furrowed her eye#rows as although she did not
understand and repeated again. )Till the coNn is
destroyed and the person dead*+ .ang ,usu continued.
)( have three unful&lled wishes. Therefore ( will task it
upon -ing3r to &nish for e. These three wishes ( have
already handed over to 2aiden %e 2anEing.+ ,he
stopped and lifted her head to look at %e 2anEing.
,he continued. )The -ugilist Fraternity have #een in
turoil for several decades! even ( cannot avoid the
#loodshed. But ( can safety say that ( a a#ove #oard
in all atters and have never done a single harful
thing. But fro now on! ( a una#le to eddle in the
aCairs of the ortals. Therefore ( will hand over
Ahi4iao 2anor which is y hard work to...) ,he took a
deep #reathe and there was SM a surprise look on her
face.
%e 2anEing interrupted. )6and over to who1+
.ang ,usu turned to look at her and asked softly. )%ou
have not seen this
r voice. ).ill the spica#le acts1+ ve read it #eforehand.
f it to your advantage! only then will you hand over to
us. (f it not! you will not let us read*+ 6er re#uke was so
gentle and lovely and that no one would have the
uo %u"ia crying had #ecoe weaker #y now. ,he lift ed
her head and
uo %u"ia wiped her tears and asked again. )Do you
recogni;e 2entor aster handwriting1+
s! 2entor 2aster have
en practicing his writing every night! (5( had #e en #y
his side preparing the
er eyes. 6er eyes were wet with tears and 4ust as she
was a#out to use her hand to wipe her tears away!
there was a soft tap on her shoulder. (t was
uo %u"ia was silent for awhile #efore she let go a long
sigh. And said in a ep voice. ).ho is the person that our
old an has hand over Ahi4iao 2anor1+
ef #ack to %e 2anEing
again and said. )Fro now on it will #e hand over to the
couple Fei and %u"ia*+
Guo %u"ia straightened her #ack and eyed the heavens.
,he felt ashaed.
Long Fei softly said. )2y dear! our 2entor 2aster has
never forget a#out you*+ %e 2anEing once again coldly
sirked. )Till now! you have ree#ered your 2entor
2aster and feel sad for hi*+ Guo %u"ia cried even
louder and Long Fei lowered his head*
.ang ,usu continued reading. )2atters concerning
Ahi4iao is not soething that Fei can handle with his
honesty and straightforward character. (t is not enough
to coand respect fro all the heroes of the world. (f
there is no %u"ia who is
will never last a hundred year of fae.+
=angong -ing sighed. 6e was very ipressed with his
2entor 2aster thoroughness. 6e took a glance at .ang
,usu who seeed to stare #lankly at the letters.
>T 3ven ,hi Chen had noticed it. 6e asked. )Fourth
,ister! why don/t you read it1+ ,hi Chen e"claied. )Our
2entor 2aster/s will! ust #e read*+ 6is eyes were on
the letter #ut he failed to notice that .ang ,usu was
looking shyly and at the sae tie disappointed.
er head and read. )The
ecree of the Golden Dragon is the sacred treasure of
our sect. Fro now on! it
the will hold it together.
ith ,hi Chen righteousness and ,usu kindness! sure ly
they will not a#use the ecree. .ith the Two ,words of
the Dragon Gate! the ir co#ine artial art skills
verything had #een handled in the 2anor therefore
-ing3r need not worry.
nd of 2arch! he is to eet 2aiden %e 2anEing at th e
foot of 6uashan and to
e is for#idden to leave too far fro the heavenly coNn!
please ree#er*+ .ang ,usu had read faster and
faster.
ith a single #reath! she had read to this part.
uo %u"ia whispered to Long Fei. )2entor 2aster kno ws
everything e"cept ourth ,ister feeling*+ ong Fei was
taken a#ack. ).hat feeling1+ uo %u"ia said. ),he would
rather #e with Fifth Bro ther to e"plore the raternity
than to share the Decree with Third Brot her*+ ong Fei
softly said. )%ou see to know everything* + uo %u"ia/s
face suddenly #ecae #lank! #owed her h ead and
sighed eply. )( see to know everything15+
ong. ( have y friends!
l #e glad.+ .hen she had &nished! her voice was
stuttering. ,he folded up the letters and saw %e
2anEing placed the
golden dagger to her hands and said. )-lease take
care*+ .ang ,usu #linked her eyes and said. )Thank
you*+
%e 2anEing gently siled #ut .ang ,usu suddenly
whispered to her. )( hope that fro now on! you will
take care of hi*+ 6er eyes turned red and she walked
oC.
%e 2anEing was taken a#ack and stood unoving for
several oents. ,he &nally turned and walked to
=angong -ing and without a word! thrust the )The
Autun Leaf+ into the ground and coldly said. )On the
sword hilt! there is yet another letter! you ay read
yourself*+ ,he was pointing to the yellow silken
handkerchief that was tied to the sword hilt. After
saying! she walked away*
3ven #efore .ang ,usu had &nished reading the
(ortal Divine Dragon
.ill! =angong -ing was already pondering. At this
oent! although he had >Q pulled the long sword
fro the ground #ut he was still thinking* Till %e
2anEing had already gone far. 6e suddenly yelled.
)2aiden %e! please halt*+ And ran to her side.
%e 2anEing turned her head and coldly said. ).hat is
the atter1 Do you wish to kill e and avenge for your
2entor 2aster1+ The cal posture on =angong -ing/s
face #egan to fade as he asked. )2y
2entor 2aster is not dead right1 .here is he now1+
%e 2anEing was taken #ack #ut regained her posture.
)(f the (ortal
Divine Dragon is not dead! why is that he has not
returned1+ angong -ing coldly replied. )That have to
ask you* + %e 2anEing speech #ecae even ore
unfriendly. )This you have to &rst ask yourself! that is
ore appropriate.+ ,he did not even turn her head
anyore and she walked to the four waiting woen.
)Go*+ And the &ve of the ove swiftly down the
southern peak*
Long Fei! Guo %u"ia! ,hi Chen and .ang ,usu all cae
to =angong -ing and asked together. )6ow did5+ .hile
the other three #ecae ute! only Guo %u"ia
continued. )6ow did you surise that our 2entor
2aster ay not have died1+ angong -ing seeed to #e
in thoughts #efore he rep lied. )(f our 2entor 2aster has
died! why did he in the letter! say )(f he have #een
defeated and died! and even if he have died+.
2oreover5even if our 2entor 2aster have #een
defeated and died! 4udging #y his fury character! how
could he have the calness to write such a detail and
thoroughness .ill1+ .ang ,usu suddenly said. )The
handwriting on the will! is very straight! e"actly the
sae style as what 2entor 2aster writes in slow pace*+
angong -ing eyes shone. )That is right. Dnder that
condition! even if 2entor 2aster did not die
iediately! he de&nitely will not write in such a style
in his .ill. There ust #e a secret5+ But his eyes
discolored! and he sighed.
)(f5he did not die! why did he not return here1+
3veryone was listening intensely! even the two en
that were carrying the coNn.
Dnder this circustance! no one would give the priest
who was still present uch attention. ,o he charged to
the other two en who were the coNn carriers! and
stretched #oth his hands and hit the at the #ack of
their head. The two en did not have uch tie to
react and could only feel theselves in a da;e #efore
collapsing onto the ground*
The priest did not even #other to look at the! certain
that the two en would not #e una#le to get up. 6e
then carried oC the purple coNn and ran down the
peak*
>S =angong -ing was stunned as he was in deep
thoughts earlier. .ang ,usu shouted to the running
priest. )%ou5%ou! what are you doing1+ ,he was
surprised as well. ,he had never thought a person
would risk his life 4ust to steal a purple coNn. Therefore
she reained rooted to the ground in confusion.
But her shout had already alerted and interrupted
=angong -ing fro his thoughts and shouted at the
priest as he Euickly sheathed Fallen Autun Leaf into
the sca##ard! as he chased after hi* And his speed
was astonishing*
.ang ,usu paled and e"claied. )Big Brother! Third
Brother5+
Long Fei shouted. )6urry and chase*+
Guo %u"ia said. ).hy hurry and chase15+
Long Fei furrowed with his eye#rows. )=aturally we
have to hurry and chase*+ Guo %u"ia said. )A piece of
coNn wood! although it is dyed in purple! how uch
can it worth1+ Long Fei angrily replied. )6ow can we
ignore the plight of Fifth Brother1
6e could #e in danger*+
Guo %u"ia coldly laughed. )But what a#out our 2entor
2aster1 Do we ignore the plight of our 2entor 2aster
then1+ Long Fei halted in his steps and turned #ack.
).hat are you saying1+
Guo %u"ia gently sighed. )Hust now what Fifth Brother
have said! set e into thinking that it is a very good
deduction. =o atter if our 2entor 2aster is alive or
dead at this oent! we should follow up and check. (f
he is not dead! then we should really give thanks the
heavens*+ Long Fei asked. ).hat a#out Fifth Brother
then1+
Guo %u"ia asked. )%ou seen Fifth Brother using that
<Dragon Flying through the Cloud/ swiftness oveent
skill. 6ow is that copared to you1+ Long Fei was
stunned and stunned! said. )(t is5+
Guo %u"ia slowly siled. )(t is5Hust #ased on Fifth
Brother artial skills! if he wants to win! it is not
diNcult. But if he want to use it for self7preservation! it
is easy right1+ Long Fei sighed. )This conclusion5is also
reasona#le*+
6owever .ang ,usu was an"ious. )But that priest is
willing to risk to steal that coNn. The coNn ust have a
secret...+ Guo %u"ia gently patted her on her head and
gently said! )Fourth ,ister! you are still young. There are
any things that you do not understand yet. That priest
is willing to risk the ga#le to steal the coNn for the
sake of trying to garner fae in the -ugilist Fraternity.+
.ang ,usu asked. )(f the coNn have no secret! why
then did our 2entor
2aster asked hi to protect the coNn with his life1+ >>
Guo %u"ia #ecae grave and said. )3ven if the coNn
have a secret! is the secret ore iportant than the life
of our 2entor 2aster1+ .ang ,usu folded her hands
#ehind her #ack. Although she did not agree with Guo
%u"ia #ut she did not know what to say.
Long Fei said! )Fourth ,ister! your ,ister in law is right
too. ( think the
e Fifth Brother will not coe to isfortune. Looking for
our 2entor 2aster is uch ore iportant*+
,hi Chen had a heavy look on his eyes as if he wanted
to say soething #ut when he glanced at .ang ,usu!
he kept silence.
Guo %u"ia siled and patted .ang ,usu again. )Listen
to ,ister in law! you wonUt get wrong. (f soething
happen to Fifth Brother! ( will take responsi#ility.
,o don/t #e an"ious anyore alright1+
Guo %u"ia continued. )Third Brother! Fourth ,ister! go.
Let us go and &nd our 2entor Teacher*+ .ang ,usu
nodded her head and followed Guo %u"ia #ut her eyes
were looking at the direction where =angong -ing had
vanished.
,hi Chen said! )(f Fourth ,ister is not willing to look for
our 2entor 2aster! the three of us are suNcient too*+
Guo %u"ia laughed. )Third Brother! how can you say
such a thing. Fourth
,ister has always #een the ost &lial to our 2entor
2aster and 2entor 2aster has always doted on Fourth
,ister the ost. 6ow will she not #e willing to search for
our 2entor 2aster1+ Long Fei said! )(ndeed! indeed.
There is no reason why Fourth ,ister is not willing to
search for our 2entor 2aster*+ ,uddenly there
appeared a ountain #ird that cae forth fro the
clouds and it screaed aloud as though it was ocking
the huan race! ocking at Long Fei/s stupidity! Guo
%u"ia/s cunning! ,hi Chen/s 4ealousy and .ang ,usu
vulnera#ility.
Then it crashed on the side of the ountain cliCs*
Long Fei sprang forward and was the &rst to see the
dead #ird. 6e turned his head around and said to
everyone. )This #ird is really stupid*+ ,hi Chen said!
)The lonely #ird lost its partner! rather than #e lonely!
killed itself. (sn/t it #etter in this way*+ .ang ,usu
elancholy sighed. )(f it is e! ( would rather let yself
#e killed #y huans*+ Guo %u"ia slowly siled. )%ou are
all wrong. This #ird is not stupid or lonely. (t crashed to
death #ecause it had $own too high and was careless*+
Long Fei sighed. )Flying high will crash to death! $ying
too low will let hunters catch it. Coe to think of that!
#eing a huan is hard enough! #eing a #ird >B is not
easy too*+ =angong -ing was now very an"ious. 6e had
used all the internal power of his #ody 4ust to tail the
priest. Although the priest was carrying a coNn! he
showed no sign of slowing down*
=angong -ing knew that it was soe tie #efore he
could even catch up with hi. 6e really could not
fatho why this priest would want to risk for a coNn
and why his own 2entor 2aster would want hi to use
his life to protect a coNn*
Old tales of pugilist secrets #egan to stir his thoughts.
.as it #ecause the coNn hid several secrets. And one
of the secrets was the wherea#outs of a assive
treasure! or a super sharp godly weapon! or a #ook on
artial skills foreost secrets1
Those thoughts #egan to $ash in his ind till the priest
#egan to slow down.
And he suddenly turned #ack to take a look only to see
no one was following hi.
6e could not guess why his fellow disciples did not
coe to lend hi a helping hand. Could soething
have happened to the1
But at this oent! he could not aCord to think a#out it
&rst! and lifted his vital energy within hi! as he tried to
narrow the distance #etween the priest and hiself.
,uddenly a dark shadow oved towards his shoulder.
6e sensed soething #ehind hi and hit #ack #ut
carelessly dropped his sca##ard down the steep cliCs
low. (t was a dead #ird* 2using to hiself as he
thought. )The world is so #ig yet a sall #ird will fall
into his hands! it ay #e fate.+ And he picked the dead
#ird and hid it in his clothing. =ow he was 4ust two
eters away fro the priest.
The priest was carting the coNn with his right hand in
front and his left hand
at the #ack. Although he had very strong internal power
#ut he was carrying such a heavy coNn and to and
forth on this treacherous ountains. (t cae to no
surprise that his strength had faltered #y now* A voice
shouted #ehind hi. ),top*+ 6e
turned his head and saw a #eaing re$ection of a long
sword that was less than one eter #ehind hi*
,uddenly an air of alevolent air was seen fro the
eyes of the priest and with a shout! he hurled the coNn
upon =angong -ing/s head*
This coNn was originally very heavy and the priest
i#ued it with his internal force! when it cae down
upon =angong -ing! the force was ore than a ton*
=angong -ing was oving very fast and when it cae
crashing down! he could not stop and slashed against
the coNn with seven hits of his sword. 3ach hit >F
seeingly reduced the aount of force. This
counterattack used techniEue to overcoe the strong.
This was a for of superior for of internal swordplay
that replied heavily upon techniEue till his sword now
carried the weight of the coNn.
But the priest continued to press the coNn upon
=angong -ing. Although now the force had #ecoe
#alanced #ut in their hearts! #oth knew they could not
aCord to #e careless as one false ove and istake
would send the plunging down the steep cliCs.
Both of the reained like statues unoving. =angong
-ing did not dare to pierce his sword into the coNn lest
it will send the coNn toppled over to hi as he held oC
the weight of the coNn with his sword now. =ow he
could felt his icy cold sword slowly turning warer* 6is
eyes had #y now #ecoe da;ed as he had already
e"pended all his vital energies*
The priest siled fro the corner of his outh and
shouted. ).hy don/t you go down*+ angong -ing lifted
his chest and shouted. )( afrai d not*+ Both of the
when they spoke did not dare to use the strength fro
their a#doen #ut only fro their throat. Although they
were shouting #ut it was fu;;y and unclear.
The priest coldly said! )Afraid not5hehe. ( afraid it is not
far*+
=angong -ing clenched his teeth and refusing to say
ore*
The priest coldly said! )%ou are still young and if you
died! then there #e no one to collect your corpse. ( feel
so pitiful for you*+ angong -ing replied word #y word. )(
afraid the on e that is going to die is going to #e you*+
But in his heart he sighed. )Alas! ( don/t even have
anyone to collect y corpse5+ 6e wished now when he
had turned his head and saw his fellow disciples right at
the #ack ).hy did they not coe1+ 6e thought. 6is
glances incidentally saw the long sword that his
#enefactor teacher had left #ehind for hi and a feeling
of loneliness overwheled hi*
).hy did they not coe! unless5+ 6e thought.
,uddenly he felt the weight of the coNn getting heavily
and heavily. 6is heart 4uped and he Euickly focused
his thoughts again. )This priest is trying to distur# y
thoughts with dou#ts! how can ( #e allowed yself to #e
tricked
6is thoughts refocused and under the shadow of the
coNn! he could see the
is priest is trying to use words to distract e #ecause
his strength is reaching his liits as well* (f ( will 4ust
endure a little longer! surely ( can
change defeat to victory*+
.hen e"perts fought! not only was internal power a
ust! perseverance!
patience also cae into the factors. ?ictory and defeat!
life and death were always at a oent notice.
.hoever could endure till the last instant would have
the &nal >G victory. .hoever lost their orale &rst!
naturally would #e #ound to lose* angong -ing caled
hiself down! said. )%ou have ustered all your
strength! yet you trying to hoodwink e! do you think (
do not know*+ The priest had #y now turned green! and
his hands on the coNn started to weaken. =angong -ing
inhaled a deep #reath! 4acked up his long sword and
said. )2ay#e your internal power is greater than e #ut
you have carried such a heavy o#4ect for a great any
distances. The internal power that you have e"pended
far e"ceeded that of ine. =ow you are near your
liits*+
The priest pale hands had #y now #ecoe red fro
white. And fro red to purple now.
angong -ing secretly felt relief inside hi. And c
ontinued. )(f you and e continued further! although (
ay #e in danger #ut you ay #e una#le to escape
death.+ 6e purposely ephasi;ed the word )Death+ #y
dragging his speech. )Hust #ecause of a non living thing!
useless coNn! you lose your life. (t is de&nitely not
worth the eCort. %our artial art skills are not weak and
your e"periences (
e are pugilists! if you would let go! ( will not pursue and
let you go*+
lthough what he said were for the sake of weakenin g
the orale of the
e. But soe of it! really cae fro the #otto of his
heart.
Dne"pectedly! when he &nished. The priest suddenly
coldly laughed and said! )%ou want e to die alone! (
afraid it isn/t that siple*+ And he used his last ditch
eCort to hold the coNn with #oth his hands.
=angong -ing was disappointed with his response.
,uddenly the priest kicked hi with his right leg. 2ost
of his strength had #een concentrated on #oth his
hands! this kick was not powerful. But the kick was
directed towards =angong -ing ),hu :i+ accupoint. 8(n
#etween the leg9 (f =angong -ing avoided this kick and
oved! he would have #een crushed #y the coNn. (f he
did not avoid it! how could he have endured it1 (n his
anger! he ade a yell and parried the kick with his left
hand. Lucky the tiing of his left hand was perfect or he
would have #een crushed.
But the priest withdrawn his right leg! and kicked again!
this tie using his left leg.
=angong -ing parried it in tie with his hand again #ut
his head had a frightening thought. The priest o#viously
wished to die together with hi. Then the priest kicked
again with his right leg! all the while =angong -ingUs
right hand was holding his long sword! and his left hand
had to hold the coNn and to parry at the sae tie*
>R Altogether! the priest had kicked three ties. And
his right wrist could not hold the coNn anyore and his
left hand was una#le to cope with the lightning pace
kicks anyore*
,hould he let go of the sword in his hand and suddenly
4up #ackwards! ssi#ly he could still escape with his
life. But u nder this life and death situation! he
ree#ered his 2entor 2aster last will. )Therefore (
have decided to give )Fallen Autun Leaf+ that is
constantly #y y side for decades! and the task to
guard the heavenly coNn to -ing3r till the coNn is
destroyed and the person dead5V 6e secretly sighed.
For he no longer could think of anything that ade that
coNn so special. But he rather died than #etrayed his
2entor 2aster last will and also he refused to live with
the eories of huiliating defeat.
)Till the coNn is destroyed and the person dead5
sacri&ce hiself5+ 6e once again secretly sighed and
uttered. )(s it worth it5+ By now! he focused on
holding the coNn and ignored the kicks of the priest. 6e
had now put his life a#ove self.
The priest turned pale and laughed hilariously. )Good!
good. Let the three of us die together.+ angong -ing was
taken a#ack. )Three people* .here is there three
ople1+ The priest looked at the coNn. )This is the third
person*+ and kicked
=angong -ing on his chest*
angong -ing sighed. )=ever ind*+ 6e had #y now pr
epared to sacri&ce
hiself with the priest together with the coNn*
Dne"pectedly! soething near iraculous happened...
.hen he said )=ever ind.+ The long sword that was in
his hand felt light.
(t was #ecause the purple coNn had suddenly #ecoe
as light as a feather.
.hen the coNn #ecae light! the situation changed.
The priest could feel
that the coNn had a strange force that was pulling in all
his internal force fro his hands. Although he had all his
internal power concentrated on the coNn! he felt no
weight or gravity fro the coNn.
6e was too shocked that he leapt #ack three feet*
=angong -ing was taken a#ack too and he too leapt
#ack three feet*
The two of the retreated #ackward at the sae tie.
The priest although he was green fro e"haustion #ut
he stared un#linkingly and clenched his &sts. 6is eyes
were like &re staring at the purple coNn. But #oth his
legs were shaking*
=angong -ing held his sword with his right hand! and he
clenched his left &st. 6e was shocked #ut at the sae
tie was relief #ut he was looking at the purple coNn
too*
>L The purple coNn was still $oating in id7air even
after the two of the had retreated #ackward. They
watched it as it $oated gently on the ground. (t was as
though there was a invisi#le an that was holding the
coNn and guiding it to the ground. .hen that heavy
coNn cae to the ground! it was without a sound*
=angong -ing felt a chill arising fro his toes and
overwheling his entire #ody. 6e cae fro a no#le
faily and had a reputa#le teacher. .hat he had seen
and heard naturally was not less #ut he had never saw
such a weird thing that happened today. (f it were not
for the fact that it was still daylight! he would have
thought he was dreaing*
The priest was now frightened #eyond words #ut his
stares were still upon the purple coNn.
=angong -ing was rooted to the ground. 6e took a deep
#reath and slowly walked to the coNn.
,uddenly the priest ade a dry laugh. )Good5Good! so
you really5did
not5die*+ 6is voice was &lled with terror! fright!
consolation and relief* All those diCerent feelings when
it was i"ed in a single sentence caused that sentence
to #e e"alted in a strange anner! yet &lled with a
ysterious feeling of terror*
,uddenly the priest $ew in front of the coNn! raised
#oth his hands to attack the ordinary purple coNn*
=angong -ing was shocked yet he did not have anytie
to think. 6e shouted. ).hat are you doing1+ As he
raised his long sword and purge forward as well.
As he was young! his strength recovered very fast. That
ade up his lack of internal power. At that oent
when he attacked with his sword! it carried all the
essence of his #est artial arts.
The priest felt a chilling feeling entered into his #ones
and a $ash of light $ew towards hi. .ith a look! he
could tell that the swordplay had no weakness and
opening for hi to e"ploit. (f he did not withdraw #oth
his hands! he would have invite disaster upon his life.
angong -ing shouted. )0etreat #ack*+ The priest
responded #y oving #ack seven feet while =angong
-ing was standing in front of the coNn.
The priest stared at =angong -ing/s long sword #efore
#oth their eyes locked on one another and they stood
unoving on the spot.
After awhile! the priest let go a sigh and said. )%ou and (
have no feuds! why did you want to treat e like that*+
And sighed even heavily.
=angong -ing was surprised! as he did not e"pect the
priest to ask
soething like that.
The priest continued. )%ou and ( don/t even know one
another! let alone any >M feuds1 %ou and ( have no
feuds! why then you go through all that trou#les 4ust to
stop e*+ The priest continued. )(f you will hand this
coNn over to e! fro this day on! you will #e y
#enefactor. As long as ( a alive! ( will repay your
kindness*
angong -ing looked at hi for awhile #efore he lau
ghed coldly. )(s it cause you fail to take #y force! you
are trying a soft approach #y #egging e1+ The priest
lifted his chest and said loudly. )( don/t #eg fro anyone
in y entire life*+ angong -ing said. )3ven if you have
#egged e! ( w ill not let you approach the coNn a
single step*+ The priest sighed. ).hy #other5why
#other5+ ,uddenly he sprang forwards like a #ow and
attacked with #oth his legs. Altogether he ade four
strokes toward =angong -ing/s head! throat! waist and
lower #ody! the four ain vulnera#le point*
=angong -ing siled! unoving and swung his right
hand with his long sword and cut fro up to down!
foring what was like a irror wall. Although this stroke
looked siple and easy! it was actually a superior
attack stroke that also defends at the sae tie*
Dn#reaka#le and at the sae tie incopara#le
e"cellent*
One ust know that the (ortal Dragon had
undergone any #ig and sall #attles! life and death
situations. =eedless to say a#out his internal power #ut
if one was to copare his e"perience on &ghting! it was
already incopara#le in
ired to Ahi4iao 2anor! he
llected the knowledge of his &ghting e"periences and
the artial art skills that he had seen and created a set
of ordinary! yet e"traordinary swordplay. That was
cause according to his wealthy e"perience! he kne w
that $owery swordplay
gainst a top e"ponent! it #ecoe useless* Therefore the
swordplay he created ay look ordinary #y
appearances and ent down and when he discovered it!
it would already #e too late*
=angong -ing ight look hapless #ut in his heart! he
was already on guard.
6e knew the priest if he failed on soft approach ight
try to use the hard approach.
Therefore he had already secretly infused his inner
energy upon the sword. .hen he swung the sword! it
fended oC the four deadly attacks of the priest*
The priest stood unoving on the sae spot! appearing
to #e considering.
Then he attacked again with #oth his hands. Left hand
upon =angong -ing/s chest )Hiang Tai+! right hand on his
artery channels.
But =angong -ing retaliated #y 4olting his sword and
pierced the priest on two ain accupoints on his
shoulder. The priest $ew #ackwards and then oves BT
#ack another seven steps.
)Good sword* ?ery good swordplay*+ The priest said.
angong -ing lowered his sword and said. )(f the sw ord
is not good! it is still the sae*+ The -riest coldly said.
)(f the sword is not good! ( have already #roke through
your sword shield and pierce through your chest*+
angong -ing reained cal. )(f the sword is not go od!
4ust now when y sword have hit your accupoints!
although your right hand have #locked the length of y
sword #ut how do you know that ( a not hiding any
ore powerful strokes
as reserve*+
The priest coldly said. )%ou can try again*+ angong -ing
reained cal! refusing to #e angered. )Though ( a
&ghting you now! ( shouldn/t have used such a good
sword and oreover shouldn/t have use weapon
against your #ared &sts.+ 6e laughed awhile #efore
continued. )But when ( a following y #enefactor
teacher to protect the coNn. (f you still insist on
pestering e! ( will even use secret pro4ectiles*+ The
priest narrowed his eye#rows. (n #etween his eye#rows!
he was disappointed. 6e had used hard approach! soft
approach and taunting tactics #ut he still failed to
ipress upon this young an/s iron steel heart*
6e no longer had any idea how he was going to shake
his steel like willpower. 6e knew that his internal power
was una#le to defeat hi at this oent. And he felt a
terror that arose fro his disappointent that was
spreading upon hi.
=angong -ing stared at hi as though he had already
see through the priest what he had #een thinking in his
heart.
,uddenly the priest asked. )%our 2entor 2aster asked
you to protect this coNn with your life! do you know the
reason why1+ angong replied. )Don/t know*+ The priest
asked again. )(s it worth it1+ angong -ing said. )Don/t
know*+ The priest said. ).hile you and ( are standing
here unoving! y internal power is slowly #y slowly
recovering. .hen y internal power is fully recovered!
you will not #e y atch. By then you will have lose
your life for nothing.+ angong siled. )0eally1+ The
priest replied with a straight face. )Of course.+ angong
-ing laughed. )(f it is true! then why shou ld you #e
telling e1
.hen your internal power is fully recovered and then
killed e! isn/t it #etter1+
The priest furrowed his eye#rows and shouted. )( have
the heart to treasure talents #ut never e"pect you to #e
so unappreciated*+ BQ angong -ing said! )( appreciate
it.+ The priest turned pale. )%ou really don/t #elieve that
( really recover y internal power1+ angong -ing said!
)To #elieve or not to #elieve! i t is the sae*+ The priest
asked. )Can you e"plain it1+ angong -ing continued. )(
have already placed y l ife and death secondary. 3ven
though you can recover your internal power and want to
kill e! ( will still not leave the coNn a single step.+
angong -ing siled. )2y artial art skills are eno ugh
to preserve y life
The priest coldly hued and said! )%ou are very
frank*+ angong -ing said in a grave voice. )%ou and (
har# ored no hatred. (f you did not try to steal the coNn
#ut continue to stand right there! even though ( have
the a#ility to win you #ut ( a una#le to kill you*+ The
priest shut his eyes for a oent #efore opening his
eyes again. .ith a heavy sigh he said! )( really cannot
understand why you have to go through all that
trou#les 4ust to protect this coNn*+ angong coldly said.
)( really cannot understand wh y you have to go
through all the trou#les 4ust to steal this coNn too*+ The
priest clenched his &sts! #it his teeth and stared at
=angong -ing.
=angong -ing reained nonchalance and cal! and
looked #ack at hi*
After awhile! the priest sighed again. )Do you really
want e to tell you the real reason #efore you will give
up1
angong -ing said! )3ven if you have tell e the re al
reason! ( still will not give up*+ The priest looked into
the skies and said. )There are soe people in the entire
life! who in their daily lives and in all atters try to do
good! did not dare even to do a single wrong thing. But
once they did soething wrong once! they
eople who are villainous #ut ople forgive all their past
ings5+ uddenly the priest laughed loudly. )Do you think
t hat 6eaven is fair1+ =angong -ing was stunned for
words. .hy did this ysterious priest at this tie! say
soething totally irrelevant to the situation here1
Then the priest pointed at =angong -ing in an anguish
anner and said.
)%ou spend so uch eCorts to protect this coNn! do you
know who is now lying inside the coNn1+ 3arlier fro
the ordinary coNn! a iracle happened. =angong -ing
had already guessed that the coNn contained a secret!
and slowly he had also guessed BS that there ight #e
a person hidden inside the coNn*
But what ade hi una#le to #elieve was! his 2entor
2aster had always #een a#ove#oard and honora#le.
6ow could he have any secrets that could not #e
revealed to anyone! especially one that he wanted to
hide throughout his entire life*
angong -ing uttered. )6idden inside the coNn5is
really a person1+ The priest continued. )-eople in the
-ugilistic Fraternity are carrying tales of the nu#er one
warrior <(ortal Divine Dragon/ carrying a coNn
#ecause he is e"pecting a defeat. And it would later
#ecoe the praise of everyone to ree#rance. =ow
that the (ortal Divine Dragon had died! this legend
will #e ree#ered for hundreds of generations. But5+
6e suddenly laughed aloud. )But the truth is! in the
entire -ugilistic Fraternity! who really knows the truth of
what actually happening*+ angong -ing asked! ).hat
truth1+ as he could sense the priest #itterness in his
laughter.
The priest laughed for awhile! then shouted. )%ou really
think that the
(ortal Divine Dragon carries a coNn in this 4ourney!
is really #ecause he seeks defeat and death1 The
reason why he did it is #ecause the coNn contains a
person*
angong -ing paled and asked. ).hat type of person1 +
The priest asked. ).hat person5+ laughed even ore
cra;ed. )A woan*
A despica#le! a whore #y nature #ut also an e"treely
rare #eauty who rese#led a fairy*+ angong -ing was
taken a#ack. 6e angrily retorted. ).hat did you say1+
The priest laughed. )( say! your 2entor 2aster the
<(ortal Divine
Dragon/ Long Bushi ay #e the nu#er one warrior #ut
the reason he is carting a coNn and e"pecting a defeat
is all a tall tale. 6e only did that for a woan that is an
evil whore*+ 6is laugher getting louder and louder and
the ountains echoed ck. )6e only did that for a
woan that is an evil whore5+ angong -ing loudly
said. )(n your speech! if you c ontinue to insult y
2entor 2aster one ore word5+
The priest interrupted. )(nsult hi5heng! heng. .hat (
say 4ust now! every single word is the truth. (f you do
not #elieve! why don/t you open the coNn lid and have
a look1 Thereafter you will know! who is the person
hidden in the Nn*+ angong -ing asked! ).ho is it1+
The priest said. )3ven though you ay #e young #ut
you should have heard of5+ 6is speech #ecae uted
#efore he could &nally say it out. )5The nae of
-eacock Concu#ine 2ei %in Iue*+
A #ree;e #lew and =angong -ing shivered. The priest
continued. ).hat is the world ost poisonous creature!
who else #ut the -eacock Concu#ine5+ B> angong -ing
asked in a serious tone. )(s the -eaco ck Concu#ine and
Cold Blood Concu#ine the sae person1+
But the priest laughed again! not even looking at hi
and said. )A hundred
display her agnitude5+
angong -ing was frustrated as he angrily said. )Hu st
now what ( ask you! did you not hear1+ The priest
continued to recite. )The snowy ground display its
agnitude' the
-eacock Concu#ine #lood has turned cold. 3veryone
knows that the Concu#ine #lood is cold. The Divine
Dragon in his rage descended down to the ortal world.
The nine ountains of 6uashan erupted into a terri#le
#attle! only the re$ection of swords and not the persons
are seen' no one knows who are the victors.+ .hen he
recited up to this point! his speech #ecae sharper and
anguish. =angong -ing held his long sword tightly as he
listened intensely.
The priest continued. )The Divine Dragon have
(ortal as its naesake! ever victorious! the -eacock
&nds its agnitude una#le to display! Divine Dragon
with 4ust a sword act as its echoes! thereafter the
-ugilistic Fraternity is rid of a great poison! and e"alt
the victor as (ortal Divine Dragon*+ angong asked.
)(t sees that )-eacock Concu#ine+ i s the sae as the
)Cold Blood Concu#ine+1+ The priest stared at =angong
-ing and coldly said. )That is right. 2ei
%in"ue and 2ei Lei"ue 8Cold Blood9 is the sae person.+
,uddenly he laughed.
)%in"ue* Lei"ue! hehe. 3"cellent nae! what an
e"cellent nae! e"cellent nicknae! what an e"cellent
nicknae! (! Gong5 really should have e"posed the
truth for the whore*+ angong -ong suddenly asked.
)Gong what1+ The priest iediately turned paled and
said! )(t has nothing to do with you*+ angong -ing
sarcastic laughed. ),ince you are hidi ng soething and
unwilling to reveal your surnae. ( will not ask you
again* But ( want you to repeat what you 4ust say again+
The priest asked. ).hat do you ean1+ angong -ing
reained cal and said! )(nside the pu rple coNn! there
is a living person and it is the -eacock Concu#ine 2ei
%in"ue! is that what you 4ust have said fro your
outh1+ The priest replied. )That is right* ,o1+
,uddenly =angong -ing laughed! his wrist oved and
his sword re$ected the light and said. ),ince you know!
then why did you insist on saying those lies that
insulted y #enevolent teacher1 Long tie ago! the
-eacock Concu#ine 2ei %in"ue roaed the Fraternity
fearlessly in a rapage! using her artial art skills! BB
intelligence and #eauty to cause countless people in
-ugilistic Fraternity to lose their reputations. ,he had
also caused countless nu#er of failies to #reak apart
#ut there were also countless nu#er of people that
were captivated #y her #eauty
and kowtow under her skirt.+
The -riest coldly laughed. )(t sees that you do know
her past*+
angong -ing stared at hi. )Although the -ugilisti c
Fraternity har#ored hatred towards her #ut at the sae
tie were captivated #y her #eauty and frightened #y
her artial art skills. 6owever none dare to confront
her. 2y
#enevolent teacher in his rage decided to eddle in
this atter. (n the nine peaks of 6uashan! after three
days of terrifying #attle! he &nally eerged victorious
with his superior swordplay. At that tie
s of 6uashan when they saw hi coing down fro the
ountain! all #roke
was said to #e heard even
angong -ing was &lled with respect for his 2entor
2aster. 6e sighed. )(t a
le of y 2entor 2aster yet. ( feel so regretful that ( was
una#le to participate in that glorious event*+ 6is eyes
shone and he said in a clear voice.
)But this atter in the -ugilistic Fraternity! is known to
all. Although #enevolent teacher did not ention it to
e #ut ( have heard it fro the ouths of others. And
these people who have told e what they know are
ipressed with the herois of #enevolent teacher. And
now you are saying! )-eacock Concu#ine+ is still alive
and is now lying inside the coNn. .hat evil intentions
are you har#oring1 (f you do not tell e! don/t #lae
e for killing you with y sword. ) The priest suddenly
laughed. ).hat a dashing hero! who everyone
respects5Long Bushi! Long Bushi although you had
died you should feel a sense of guilty conscious*+
angong -ing angrily retorted. ).hat did you say1+ And
he pointed his long sword towards the priest/s chest.
Although #y now! =angong -ing/s long sword was within
three feet of the
iest said. )%ou are so ipressed with your 2entor
2aster! even though ( ay say a illion ties! you still
will not #elieve e*+
angong -ing said without hesitation. )(ndeed*+ The
priest said! )But in 4ust a oent work! ( can persuade
you to #e disappointed with your 2entor 2aster*/
angong -ing said aloud. )%ou keep talking ru##ish! it
really let e5+ The priest interrupted. )Although you
ay not #elieve e! #ut why did you not open the
coNn to take a look1 Hust to ake sure that hidden
within is indeed BF 2ei %in"ue that all in the -ugilistic
Fraternity was the whore that was nicked the <Cold
Blood Concu#ine/1 6is pitch got higher and higher as he
spoke. As he &nished! he was already #reathless.
Deep inside =angong -ing/s heart! he thought. ).ill a
person that is so con&dence tell a lie1+ Another thought
dawned upon hi. )(f he is not telling any lies! then
were it not ean that 2entor 2aster really hid the
-eacock Concu#ine inside the coNn and deceive the
whole world1 2entor 2aster had #een a hero all his life
so how could he have done such a thing1+ (n his
thoughts! he #laed hiself for not trusting his 2entor
2aster yet at the sae tie he was feeling confused
and contradicting.
The priest sighed. )(f you can open the coNn and let e
take a look. (f inside the coNn is not the <Cold Blood
Concu#ine/! ( will iediately coit suicide with a
sword. =ot only will ( die wholeheartedly! ( will also
de&nitely not #lae you*+ =angong -ing furrowed his
eye#rows in thoughts. 6is face was &lled with
#ewilderent and contradiction. (f he opened the coNn!
would it not ean that he had already dis#elieved his
2entor 2aster who he had greatly respected1 But if
he did not open the coNn! it would not dispel the
dou#ts in his ind* The priest eyed hi with suspicious.
But upon seeing the looks of wilderent on his face! he
suddenly laughed coldl y. )(f you do not open the coNn!
then it eans that you do not fully #elieved in the
character of your 2entor 2aster*+ angong -ing angrily
said! ),hut up*+ The priest acted as though he did not
hear. )(f the coNn is really eptied and since your
2entor 2aster did not for#id you to open the coNn so
even if you
have opened the coNn to peek inside! what does it
really atter*+ angong -ing sighed in his heart. )(f the
coNn re ally have no one inside! do you really ean
to5+ The priest interrupted. )( will iediately coit
suicide in front of you5+ angong -ing e"claied in a
grave voice. )A gentle an word of honor*+ The priest
continued. )(s as white as a white dye*+
The priest took one step forward and looked at the
coNn and said coldly.
).ill you #e the one that open it or e1+ angong -ing
stared at the coNn and thought. )(f the coNn really has
a person inside! surely our conversations will #e
overheard. Therefore! there is no reason why there is no
sign of any oveents*+ 6e caled hiself down with
words and said aloud. )(t is the possession of y late
#enevolent teacher. 6ow can ( allow you to de&le it1
=aturally it is for e to open.+ BG =angong -ing rolled
his eyes and saw the priest looking nervously #ut his
eyes were &lled with self7con&dence and looking
un#linking at the purple coNn. The priest said
ipatiently. )=o need for words! please open the coNn
fast.+
3very word of his speech seeed to indicate that inside
the coNn! was the legendary <Cold Blood Concu#ine/
that had passed away.
=angong -ing felt his self7con&dence shaken #y the
priest even though he 4ust self7assured hiself. 6e
wanted to keep his long sword into his sca##ard #ut he
reali;ed he lost it earlier.
The priest coldly said upon seeing =angong -ing
hesitating. ).hy don/t you ss your long sword to e5+
angong -ing paled upon hearing this #ut the priest
continued. ),o you can have an easier tie opening the
coNn and it uch ore convenience for e to suicide.+
=angong -ing coldly hued and did not look at the
priest anyore. 6is
right hand still holding the long sword and his left hand
grappling the lid of the coNn as he lifted the coNn
opened while he thought. )The priest is full of self7
con&dence. Don/t tell e inside the coNn! really is that
-eacock Concu#ine1+
The priest clenched his &sts tightly and uttered. )2ei
%in"ue! 2ei %in"ue.
Today ( &nally have the opportunity to chance upon
you5+
,uddenly =angong -ing #ecae stunned! rela"ed his
hold and said. )This coNn has already #een nailed. =o
one else can open it*+ The priest coldly said. )(f the
coNn is epty! why is it nailed1+
=angong -ing was taken a#ack #y the Euestion! only to
see the priest oving towards the coNn. ).hat are you
trying to do1+ Before he had &nished! he saw the priest
e"tending his left hand towards the coNn. ,uddenly
=angong -ing shouted. ),top*+ as he waved his sword
in a $ash and sta##ed towards the priest.
(f he did not stop! he would #e dead. Therefore the
priest withdrawn and said angrily. ),ta##ing #ehind! is it
honora#le1+ angong -ing coldly laughed and lowered
his long sw ord. ) 2y #enevolent teacher divine coNn is
not for your hands to de&le*+ The priest turned paled!
tried to control his anger and stared &ercely at
=angong -ing #efore turning #ack. 6e then spat his
saliva on the ground and cold said without turning his
head. )The front of the coNn have two dragon &gurines.
The pearls #etween the are the #uttons to open the
coNn*+
Although =angong -ing was &lled with suspicious! he
did what is told. 6e walked to the front of the coNn
indeed saw two dragon &gurines. (n #etween the
&gurines indeed was a dragon pearl. Although this
coNn was ade of e"pensive purple wood under the
sun and wind! it appeared to #e ancient. Only this
dragon BR pearl is sparkly and shiny. O#viously had
#een handled any ties* =angong -ing sighed and
reali;ed that his o#servations were indeed inferior to
the priest. 6e e"tended his left hand and gently pressed
on the pearl twice* There was a creaking sound. The
priest said. )Try to lift it*+
=angong -ing started to lift the coNn up. (ediately
the priest turned his head.
For a oent! #oth of the felt their hearts pacing fast
and at the sae tie! their hands were #oth shaking
and #roke into cold sweat*
,uddenly =angong -ing yelled as he pushed the coNn
up and half opened the coNn. And #oth rushed to look
inside the coNn.
The priest #roke into a cold sweat as he turned paled.
And uttered.
)This5this5she5she5+ 6is voice #ecae #roken and
una#le to continue. The coNn was eptied and where
was the person1
=angong -ing glances #ecae icy and clenched tightly
his sword. ,uddenly he shouted. )%ou are a deceiver
and a heretic*+ as he $icked his sword and sta##ed at
the priest*
The priest looked lost so when this sta# occurred! he did
not dodge it as if he did not see it #ut his outh
uttered soething. )The coNn ust5+ Those were
the three words he had 4ust said #efore =angong -ing
sta##ed hi on his left chest as #lood spurred out. (n
that instant! his priest garent #ecae dyed with
#lood.
The priest #it his teeth! held the sword and pulled it out
#efore collapsing on the ground. 6is eyes discolored as
he stared at =angong -ing and e"claied.
)%ou5%ou will one day5will5will regret it5+ =angong
-ing turned paled and his whole #ody #ecae nu#ed.
6e &nally rela"ed his sword and looking lost.
Finally when his ind had rela"ed! he felt like throwing
the long sword fro his hands to the #ottoless ravine
#elow. ,till stunned! he kept uttering. )( &nally killed a
an5( &nally killed a an5a an*+ That was the &rst
tie he had ever killed soe one and he &nally
e"perienced the feeling of killing. The feeling was so
un#eara#le*
Then he walked away in a da;e. 6e did not know how
long he had walked fore he suddenly uttered. )(
should at least #ur y his #ody5+ ,uddenly he did a ad
run #ack to the coNn #ut although the #loodstain on
the ground reained! the ysterious and pitiful priest
was no where to #e found.
=ow he was really confused. 3ven ore confusing was
that he still could not tell what secret the ordinary
purple coNn was hiding1 Or how any secrets it
containing1
6e sat down under a tree with his hands folded.
3ventually the fallen leaves caled his spirits.
BL 6e tried to understand the happenings and forgot to
pu;;le over why his fellow prot@g@s did not follow hi.
And e"tended his hand into his #ody and took out a
yellow silk handkerchief along with soe feathers
attracted to it.
Although he was upset #ut he siled now thinking of
the stupid #ird as he
saw the feathers. 6e took out the #ird as well and
opened the handkerchief to read at his 2entor 2aster
last will. )( have killed countless people! aong all
those that ( have killed they are all deserving! therefore
in all y life ( never feel guilty conscious5+
angong -ing sighed. And #eginning to feel the tast e of
)guilty conscious+.
6e sighed heavily and uttered to hiself. )Although
this word sounds ordinary #ut it reEuires a lot of
willpower! enduring uch pain to achieve. But what
a#out e*5+ 6e #egan to think a#out the priest. )(
have hared that person! will y heart not feel guilty1+
6e also recalled what the priest had said #ut thought.
)2entor 2aster in all his life! he has never feel guilty
conscious! so how would he have done what the priest
had said*+ Therefore his faith restored and he laughed.
And continued to read.
)Although no guilty conscious #ut there is soething! (
suppose can #e considered guilty conscious5+ angong
-ing paled and continued to read. )Ten year s ago! there
appeared a person who caused e to hate intensely. As
this person had hared one of y friends! therefore (
played the role of knight7errant and swore to kill that
person #y y sword. But afterwards! ( reali;ed it was
the wrongdoing of y friend. And that
he words #elow were dyed #y #lood and no longer vi
si#le*
ust when =angong -ing had read the ost iportant
part it was issing*
uddenly he had an uneasy thought. )Don/t tell e t
hese #lood traces are left hind #y 2entor 2aster*+ e
stood up and felt very upset. ,uddenly his eyes caught
the sight of the
or a oent! he did not know whether to laugh or t o
cry. And sat down on
)Therefore ( will hand this
rson to you and hope that you will take good care of
her5+ angong -ing pu;;led. )6er51 6er5.ho is she1+
and c ontinued to read.
)As it is too hurried! ( have no tie to e"plain to you #ut
( hope that one day you will know the truth. As ( cannot
hope to repay you is the greatest regret in y life.
( hope that you will sustain fro ruors and evil! #e
strong and strive upwards so as not to disappoint the
e"pectations that ( have of you*+
)Too hurried5+ =angong -ing uttered. )(s it #ecause5
really 2entor
BM
2aster is really dead15+ As he shed two war tears.
)One day you will know the truth5+ But when would
that day #e1 )As ( cannot hope to repay you is the
greatest regret in y life5+ 6e wipe his tears and cried
aloud. )2entor 2aster! you have always treated e
with great kindness. And have always #een grateful to
you. Don/t you know 2entor 2aster1+ hen he ailessly
dug a hole in the ud with his ha nds and #uried the
dead
ess. Or else why the world is so #ig and you happened
to fall into y hand1 This grave is a#le to shelter you
fro
=angong -ing sighed deeply #efore he ree#ered
there was still the dead priest. Fro now on! he will #e
e"posed in the wilderness and to the ercy of the
eleents! he felt upset and clenched his sword even
ore tightly.
,uddenly he felt so e"hausted and tired. 6e had #een
&ghting with the priest
all orning and the &ght had drained all his inner
energy in his #ody* A #iological eCect acted #y nature
#egan to take over hi and he slowly rela"ed and he
slipped into a sleep and after an unknown riod of tie5
suddenly there was a the woods. The coNn lid
gan to open...
nder this peaceful ountain! although the sound wa s
very light! it suddenly
eye and saw a shadowy
&gurine fro the epty coNn! there was a pair of white
and #eautiful 4aded hands! pushing open the coNn lid*
hat cae afterwards was a long $owing #lack hair!
followed #y a pale
lthough the setting sun cast a red glow all over t he
place! it failed to lit that white and pale face up.
Although =angong -ing was daring! he felt a shiver
down
u1+ Although he tried to
re#ling.
he rare #eauty that was in the coNn had #y now # egan
to stand slowly up. er weak vulnera#le #ody yet so
#eautiful and ovin g! was dressed in a pure
er the ountain wind as her could #e swept away #y
the
ooked as steady as the ountain under =angong -ing/s
foot*
he $oated lightly down the ground fro the coNn and
oved one step #y
le e"pression on her face
or on her face as well. 3ven her sall lips were white
too. Dnder this lonely and desolate place! no one would
think she coe fro the ortal
real #ut fro the spirit real*
=angong -ing tightened #oth his &sts as he felt his
pals #reaking into cold sweat. 2ustering his #reath
fro his a#doen! he e"claied aloud. ).ho are you1+
And he tried to stand up fro the ground.
The least e"pecting thing happened! the #eautiful
woan fro the coNn suddenly laughed softly and
gently said. ).hat are you afraid of1 Do you think that (
a a5+ as she laughed softly again.
6er voice was like the 2arch #ree;e that was so gentle
and into"icating. 6er gentle laughter could even elt
the ost steel7hearted an and oved hi. The cold
and chilling feeling that she carried when she walked
out of the coNn! at that oent! copletely
disappeared with that soft and gentle laugh.
=angong -ing felt his eyes staring at her! her laugh!
was even ore oving than %e 2anEing/s siles. %e
2anEing soft laughter ay #e copared to the
#lossoing lilies and the full #oo of the peonies. But
that was only the eyes! eye#rows! lips and face that
was laughing #ut that #eautiful woan fro the coNn!
she seeed to #e laughing fro her whole #ody! her
whole heart and even her soul as well was enveloped in
her siles and laughter. 3ven your #reathing would
follow her laughter #reathing and let your pulses!
followed her soft laughter pitch and 4uped.
But once her laughing ceased! =angong -ing felt her
whole #ody once again radiated a chilling aura. 6e
could not think of a reason why such an ordinary coNn!
would walk out such an e"traordinary person.
6e &nally straightened his #ody and stood &rly on the
ground and was now facing her face to face. And he
could see clearly her features now. Therefore he once
again regained his self7con&dence that seeed to #e
second nature to hi.
6e asked again in a low voice. ).ho are you1+ 6is voice
was now &r and steady.
,he rolled her watery eyes and eyed hi for an instant.
All of a sudden! she
re young #ut in soe areas
de&nitely set you apart fro others. =o wonder Long5
Grandpa Long is willing to
angong -ing was taken a#ack. And thought. )-lace h er
in y care5+ 6e iediately $ashed #ack to the words
on the yellow handkerchief. )5Therefore ( will hand this
person to you and hope that you will take good care of
her5+
3arlier when he asked her ).ho are you1+ At that
oent! the answer was at hand. ),he+ was the
e"treely #eautiful aiden that was now standing in
front of hi! the face that was so paled and white! long
ro#e that was so pure and white FQ and whose skin was
so white as well.
There were other Euestions too #ut he had no other
clues to link to it. 6e sighed. 6e had discovered that
although the heaven and earth was so vast #ut any
things were indeed so coincident. The dead #ird dyed
the ost iportant portion of the letter. .as it #ecause
6eaven deli#erately wished to play a prank on hi1
he #eautiful aiden who was dressed in white ro#e
carried a tinge of
gently looked up the skies!
#out to pass5Alas. Actually! a er of a &nger5Alas.
,ince
was like slippery water1+
n her speech! it seeed that it was &lled with se lf7
anguish and self7worth. (t
th of such an well7endowed likely to coe fro
soeone h and that life was short*
=angong -ing turned to look at her only to see #etween
her eye#rows hid any #itterness that displayed her
feeling. (t seeed that it cae fro the #otto of her
heart. Bewildered! he asked. )2aiden5Lady5+ The
#eautiful woan suddenly laughed for an instant and
eyed hi. )%ou don/t even know if ( a a 2aiden or
Lady. That is indeed very strange*+ angong -ing
staered awhile #efore replying. )( a nd5you have
never et #efore5+ The #eautiful woan asked. ),ince
Grandpa Long had asked you to take care of e! did he
not ention a#out e1+ =angong -ing #ecae ve"ed.
(n his thoughts were the words on the yellow silk
handkerchief that was dyed #y the #lood of the dead
#ird...
)Ten years ago! there appeared in the -ugilistic
Fraternity a person5+ 6e suddenly ree#ered.
6e thought. )(s she really the one that the priest had
said! )Cold Blood
Concu#ine+1 But that -eacock Concu#ine had found
fae ten years ago and till now will #e at least thirty
plus of age* But she5+ And looked at the #eautiful
young aiden who was also looking at hi. =o atter
how he looked! at ost she was only 4ust past twenty7
year old.
6e tried to avert his eyes fro her only to hear her
laughed gently. ).hy did you not answer e1+ As she
reached to co# her long #lack hair that was touching
her waist. And asked again. )(n your thoughts! you ust
#e thinking of soething.
Are you trying to guess y age1+
FS
Chapter Three
The ,oft hearted 6ero
=angong -ing face reddened iediately and #owed
his head #ut said.
)That is right. ( a thinking a#out your age now*+ The
#eautiful woan elancholy sighed and said. )2y age!
is not worth to guess*+ angong -ing was taken a#ack
only to hear her conti nuing. ).hen ( have reached such
an age! ( a unwilling to let others speak of y age*+
angong -ing was surprised and thought. )This girl is so
young! why did she sound so old1V ,o he unconsciously
e"claied. )%ou are still in the prie of your youth! why
did5+ Before he could &nish! the #eautiful aiden
sprang up and touched her face and asked. )-rie of
y youth15+ ,he sounded 4ust as surprised.
angong -ing said. )Twenty years old! is indeed a p erson
ost! ost #eautiful period. %ou are already so
discouraged. Do you have soe diNculty in your heart
that you need to resolve1+ As he had #een looking
down so he did not see the #eautiful aiden e"pression
changing with every uttering of his words.
angong -ing continued to say. )2y 2entor 2aster ha s
ordered e to take care of aiden! therefore ( hope you
will tell e the sadness that is plaguing you in your
heart. ,o ( can help to resolve it for you as well.+
Although he could not
ake care of a young girl. But
rders! even though he ight
not go against his orders* That why he would say such
tender words to a young girl who he had never et*
he #eautiful aiden asked in a low voice. )(s it t rue15+
,uddenly she
angong -ing was stunned and shouted #ehind her. ).
here are you going1+ The #eautiful aiden did not even
turn her head and did not see to have heard his
shouts. 6e could only to see her oving fast as though
she was $ying! her long ro#es $uttering and her long
hair #ehind her. (t was such an enchanting sight and in
a twinkle of an eye! she had disappeared into the
near#y woods. 6er swiftness oveent skill was
shocking! enchanting and totally incopara#le*
=angong -ing was totally taken #y surprised and
without thinking! iediately ran after her. 6e even
forgot a#out the coNn. And he was shouting to #e
heard. )Benevolent teacher has already given you to
y care! if there is F> anything5+ But the #eautiful
aiden was nowhere to #e seen. =ow he could only
take in his #reath and looked everywhere for her. 6e
#laed hiself in his thoughts. )(f she goes issing! (
will have let y 2entor 2aster down*+ (n that epty
vastness of the soon approaching darkness. To &nd a
lonely young woan in those lonely ountain ranges
was as diNcult as searching for a needle in the ocean.
=angong -ing could only looked around frantic with his
eyes and running all over. 6e did not even know the
nae of the #eautiful young aiden so he was una#le
to call out her nae. 6e picked out the sound of a
strea fro the wind. Feeling thirsty! he slowed down
his pace and run towards the sound of the water.
Dnder the starlight and oonlight! he ade his way
across the woods.
0eaching the streas! he took two outhful of the cold
and icy ineral water.
,uddenly he heard a 4oyous laughter coing upstrea!
it was the sound of a woan*
6is spirit picked up and after three or &ve turning! he
&nally saw a white dress &gure in front. ,he seeed to
#e looking at the running strea #ut also seeed to #e
looking at herself fro the re$ections of the water.
.ithout any hesitation! he oved towards the white
&gure that still reained unoving. 6e could hear her
giggling fro tie to tie in a 4oyous laugh and
repeating. )(s it for real1 Or is it a drea15+ Till
=angong -ing approached her! she still reained idiocy
looking intensely at the strea.
=angong -ing never e"pected that the ysterious
aiden had suddenly ran away earlier 4ust to coe
here to look at the running streas. Therefore he 4ust
stood #esides her. But after a while he could not resist
to take a look. Fro the re$ections of the silvery water!
he could see her e"traordinary #eauty and she carried
siles all over. Coupling with her #eautiful laughter!
=angong -ing looked in awe.
Although the re$ections in the streas soeties
#roke into two! the #eautiful aiden did not see to
notice. (t seeed that she was so focused on the
re$ections in the water! that she did not see to notice
any other thing. ,he kept using her #eautiful hand to
touch her face and she was heard
uttering. )This is really true! ( a really still so
young5+ ,uddenly she laughed hilariously and said. )(
wonder if it is a #lessing or a isfortune that
unwillingly! ( have o#tained what every woen in the
world have dreaed! the art of everlasting
youth.+ ,he got up! tidied her long ro#es and her long
hair! then she #egan to dance adly under the
oonlight.
)Fro now on! no one will recogni;e e. And no one will
ever guess that ( a the -eacock Concu#ine5+ angong
-ing was taken a#ack and shouted. ).hat! yo u are
really 2ei FB %in"ue*+
,he ceased her dancing and looked icy at =angong -ing
and said. )That is right*+ =angong -ing was shocked for
words. After awhile! he sighed and said.
)Dne"pectedly! what the priest says are true* (5(5
really deserve to die*+ At that oent! he felt so ve"ed
and regretted hurting the priest with his long sword*
Therefore! the feeling of guilt #ecae ten ties even
ore heavily.
The #eautiful aiden fro the coNn! )-eacock
Concu#ine+ 2ei %in"ue cold and e"pressionless pale
face #egan to sile. ,he walked to =angong -ing and
e"tended her soft white hand on his shoulder! and
gently said! )%ou see to have heard of y nae1+
angong -ing looked #ewildered and proptly answere
d. )%es! ( have heard of your nae*+ 2ei %in"ue asked.
)Therefore! you should know what type of person ( a1+
angong -ing replied. )%es! ( have also know what t ype
of person you are*+ 2ei %in"ue laughed gently awhile.
And the silken hand that was on angong -ing/s shoulder
#egan to turn steel green # eneath. But her outh was
still ever so gently and &lled with siles. )Therefore!
what are you planning to do with e1+ angong -ing
took a deep #reath #efore replying. ), ince y 2entor
2aster has ordered e to take care of you! ( will take
care of you. Any persons! no atter who! that try to
har you will #e the eney of =angong -ing*+ 2ei
%in"ue asked. )0eally* .hy1+ angong -ing did not even
hesitated and said in a c lear voice. )That is #ecause (
trust y #enevolent teacher and he will never do any
wrongdoing in all atters*+ But he added with his
thoughts. )3ven if he is wrong! ( will never #etray his
last will*+ 2ei %in"ue seeed to #e speechless.
,uddenly she elancholy sighed.
)Grandpa Long is really so nice to e*+ 6er steel green
pal slowly #egan to turn white underneath and slipped
down fro =angong -ing/s #ack shoulder. 6e would
never e"pect that in 4ust a few oents of words! he
had already coe to #rush with death*
6e had occasionally glanced at her #ut end up saying
nothing. 6e had since regained his usual calness
though.
2ei %in"ue rolled her eyes and asked softly. )%ou ust
have a lot of things that is trou#ling you in your heart
and una#le to understand #ut wishes to ask e! right1+
angong -ing nodded his head. 2ei %in"ue continued.
)But you have too any Euestions so you &nd it hard to
start asking! right1+ FF angong -ing nodded again. 2ei
%in"ue asked. )But ( have soething to ask of you too!
will you &rst answer e &rst1+ angong -ing said! )(f it is
soething ( know*+ 2ei %in"ue softly laughed.
)=aturally you will know*+ Once her laugh ceased! she
asked solenly. )%our 2entor 2aster ust have trusted
you a lot! therefore he will place the purple coNn in
your care and let you protect e. But! how is that you
do not know the story of your 2entor 2aster and e1+
angong -ing replied. )6eh5+ 6e reached for the yel low
silken handkerchief and told her. )%ou take a look
yourself*+ 2ei %in"ue furrowed her eye#rows and
reached out for the handkerchief and looked at it
carefully. ,uddenly she #roke into a sile! softly said.
).hose
angong -ing answered. )Dead #ird*+ 2ei %in"ue was
pu;;led. ).hat dead #ird1+ angong -ing appeared
ve"ed and said. )%ou asked to o any Euestions5+
,uddenly he sighed and changed his tone. )( pick up a
dead #ird #y accident*+
2ei %in"ue softly laughed. )Oh really! at &rst ( thought it
coe fro your
2entor 2aster*+
=angong -ing cal face #ecae angry and snatched
#ack the yellow silken handkerchief. And said sternly to
her. )( have soething to ask you too. The way y
2entor 2aster had treated you! is full of righteousness.
3ven #efore he dies! he did not forget a#out your safety.
And asked e to take care of you. .hat a#out you1
3ven when you know the deise of y 2entor 2aster!
you did not even feel sad. %ou5%ou are really5+ 6e
clenched his &sts and there was a cracking sound and
shut up.
2ei %in"ue looked at hi fro up to down. ,uddenly
she laughed hilariously. ),adness! what is call sadness.
(n y entire life! ( have never for once #ecause of
anyone! anything and felt sadness. %ou really want e
to act sad to deceive you1+ =angong -ing stared at her!
his eyes looking sharply at her and he was angry with
her. 6e felt like killing her on the spot with his hand. 6e
raised his hands #ut after a while! he slowly rela"ed.
Because he suddenly ree#ered her nae 7
)Cold Blood Concu#ine+*
)Cold Blood Concu#ine52ei %in"ue5+ =angong -ing
sighed. ),he does not even know what is sadness. =o
wonder everyone in -ugilistic Fraternity nicknaed her
as Cold Blood*+ And oved #ack three steps as he
shivered at the thought that he was going to put up
with such an e"treely #eautiful yet cold #lood woan*
But 2ei %in"ue followed hi and oved forward
another step and coldly
FG
said. )But you ust know! even if ( a a sentiental
person! ( will not feel sad for your 2entor 2aster5+
angong -ing angrily said! )%ou are so heartless! y
2entor 2aster does not need you to feel sad for hi*+
But 2ei %in"ue ignored hi and continued. )=ot only
will ( not feel sad for your 2entor 2aster. .hen he died!
( should #e very happy*+ 3ven though she said it in a
heartless way! she seeed to carry a tinge of sadness*
angong -ing angrily retorted. )(f it is not for th e fact
that #enevolent teacher has asked e to take care of
you. Hust #y these few stateents! ( will have5+ 2ei
%in"ue sharpened her look and coldly said. )Do you
know the reason why your 2entor 2aster is treating e
so well1+ angong -ing sarcastically laughed. ).hat a
pity th at #enevolent teacher trusted the wrong person.
(f he had reared a cat or a dog56eng* 6eng* ,oe ople
are not even worthy copared to cat and dog* + 2ei
%in"ue stares had #ecoe icy cold and like a pair of
swords that wanted to pierce through =angong -ing/s
heart.
And =angong -ing held his &sts and he stared at her as
well with #urning eyes. (t was as though he wanted to
#urn her cold #lood that ran in her #eautiful and alluring
#ody.
Both of the kept staring for awhile till 2ei %in"ue
suddenly laughed. )Do you know that your 2entor
2aster is treating e this way! is #ecause he wanted to
cleanse his sins! repay e. But even then he still cannot
ake up for e therefore he wants his disciple to
continue to cleanse his un&nished sins and to repay his
un&nished de#t.+ angong -ing was taken a#ack. And
laughed. )Cleanse his sins* 0epay de#ts* .hat sin
needs to #e cleansed1 .ill y 2entor 2aster really...+
,uddenly he halted as he ree#ered the words on the
yellow silken handkerchief. )5This atter is actually y
wrong5+ 6e thought. ).ill y 2entor 2aster really do
soething that wronged her1+ 2ei %in"ue coldly said.
).hy don/t you say anything ore1+
=angong -ing sighed.
2ei %in"ue laughed coldly. ).hy don/t you say
soething ore1 (s it #ecause you already reali;ed that
your 2entor 2aster had coitted a great wrong1+
angong -ing #owed his head and looked up again! sa id
sternly. )Any rson that say disrespectfully a#out y
#enevolent teacher! is y swore eney*+ 2ei %in"ue
added. ).hat if ( a the one saying it! what will
happen1+ angong -ing coldly! )6ehe!+ a few ties.
FR
2ei %in"ue said. )=ot only in front of you! even if in
front of the (ortal
Divine Dragon! ( will still say the sae words. Because (
have the right*+ angong -ing una#le to endure any
longer shouted. ) .hat right do you have1 Although y
2entor 2aster has ordered e to look after you #ut you
have no right to utter all these words*+ 2ei %in"ue
coldly said! )( have the right*+ angong -ing shouted.
)%ou try to say it once ore again*+ And clenched his
&sts and oved one step towards 2ei %in"ue and #oth
are the were within one feet of one another*
2ei %in"ue eyed hi with suspicious and coldly
e"claied. )( have the right! #ecause ( have #een
innocently #een destroyed of y reputation and y
#ody was hurt* ( have the right #ecause the artial art
skills that ( had painfully trained were destroyed in his
hand* ( have the right #ecause of his stupidity and
stu##ornness! ( have wasted y youth! wasted the
ost #eautiful of y ten ost
gle oent! ( have to lie inside the coNn that can/t
even see the sun! lived a life that are thousands and
tens of thousands ties worse than that of a
with a tearing high pitch* =angong -ing felt chilled the
ore he heard. 6is straighten #ack #egan to #end
unconsciously.
Once she &nished! she suddenly gripped =angong
-ing/s hand and turned to run.
=angong -ing artial art skills were not weak. 6is
specialty was on swiftness oveent skills. But the grip
had a very strong attraction on his hand and he found
hiself forcing to $y along with her. (t was faster than
any ties than his very own speed*
6e tried to uster his inner energy and shouted.
).here are you going*+ As he tried to shake her oC
fro her grip.
But he saw her slowly slowed down and they had
reached the a#andoned coNn. ,he oved to the purple
coNn and forcefully opened up the coNn lid. And said
loudly. )This! This coNn that is right here! ( have spent
ten years inside.
3"cept for the tie at night when your 2entor 2aster
took e out to settle soe necessities of daily life! (
have no other chance for oveent*+ ,he stu#led in
her voice #ut did not allow =angong -ing to interrupt!
continued. ).hy don/t you close your eyes and think
what sort of life that is. ( only want you to stay inside
the coNn for ten days! ( afraid you will not #e a#le to
endure it. (agine ten years5ten years5+ =angong
-ing stared at the coNn! stunned and uttered in a low
voice.
)Ten years5ten years5+ And a cold shiver ran through
his spine*
FL ,he took a deep #reath and elancholy sighed.
)3very single oent in the coNn ( have soething to
look for! that is to wish for the freedo at night.
Although during those ties! your 2entor 2aster only
allowed e to #e in that roo without any lights and
windows. Although it is only for awhile #ut ( a very
satis&ed*+ angong -ing was oved and he thought. )=o
wonder y 2entor 2aster always stays in the ost out
of reach cha#er in the 2anor* =o wonders he
disallowed any lighting and the roo have no windows*
=o wonder he carted the coNn every night to the
cha#er and placed it near the #ed5+ 6e sighed!
una#le to think further anyore*
2ei %in"ue looked at the coNn in ree#rance of the
ties she spent in the darkness! her pain and sadness.
,he sighed and said. )Luckily ( have a little hope
everyday. Or else ( a willing to die even if there are
thousands of #lades facing e than the painful
condenation of hopelessness. But5This hope and
waiting! is also so painful to wait for. One day! your
2entor 2aster unintentionally opened the door of the
roo. (t was the full oon that night and it was so
#right. That tie! ( was so happy and thrilled #ut under
the oonlight when ( saw your 2entor 2aster aging
face! ( feel upset as well. Tie passed and ( thought (
have grown old as well.+ 6er voice changed to
#itterness yet so gentle as though she was now a clever
and roantic poet.
=angong -ing forgot her heartlessness and eccentric
#ecause he had now coe to sypathi;e with her. 6e
sighed and said to her. )The past is done. .hat st is
over! you do not have to 5+ ei %in"ue interrupted. )The
-ast5+ ,uddenly she la ughed. )The (ortal ivine
Dragon had died and ( have iraculously reta ined y
youth. And ( no
t coNn #ecause no one in the
hen she said. )3"cept for you*+ 6er stares suddenl y
#ecae diCerent and
his #eautiful aiden had a coplicated eotion and
ever changing. =o one
she was going to do. (n that
angong -ing was taken a#ack #ut sternly said. )%ou
have iraculously retained your youth. 2oreover you
have regained your freedo. Therefore at this oent!
you should feel grateful and you shouldn/t feel hatred.
Although (5+ 2ei %in"ue laughed coldly. ).hat should (
#e grateful to1+ angong -ing sternly said. )At least you
should #e grateful to 6eaven*+ 2ei %in"ue said!
)6eaven56eng! heng*+ Long ro#es $urried as she
turned FM away and did not even turn to eye =angong
-ing*
But =angong -ing was left stunned viewing her #ack
view and her $urrying long ro#es*
Although she seeed to walk very slowly #ut in an
instant she had walked out of the surrounding woods.
Although =angong -ing was stunned! he was also
thinking. Because when people started to think over a
diNcult Euestion! their eyes would also appear to #e
stunned and eptied.
Hust as her pure white &gure was a#out to vanish in the
darkness. =angong
-ing suddenly dashed towards her and said. )2aiden
2ei! where are you going1+
2ei %in"ue stopped in her tracks and turned around.
,he eyed hi coldly for a second #efore she coldly
replied. )Do you know that although the world has
any stupid people #ut there is none as stupid as you*+
angong -ing was taken a#ack and #ecae paled. )Tru
e! true5+ 6e #it his teeth and did not say ore.
2ei %in"ue cold e"pressionless face #ecae war and
gentle #ut her outh was still icy7cold as she said. )(f
you are not stupid! 4ust now when ( say those three
words )3"cept for you*+ you should have turned and
run*+ angong -ing tried to laugh. ),ince ( a that stupi
d! even though you have en #enevolent not to kill e! (
still will coe a fter you*+ 2ei %in"ue said. )That is so
right. %ou really is stupid to the e"tree*+ 6er gentle
eyes slowly carried a tinge of siles. But #ecause
=angong -ing was looking down! he did not see*
.hen 2ei %in"ue &nished speaking! =angong -ing
iediately said.
)Benevolent teacher has already placed you into y
care. (f you have walked away
2ei %in"ue said! )Answer to what1 Anyway the
<(ortal Divine Dragon/ is dead already*+ angong -ing
#ecae solen and said. )=o atter if he really
passed away5+ he sighed #ecause he was una#le to
endure the grief in his heart. )(
wouldn/t have gone against his last Order+
2ei %in"ue asked. )Then how are you going to take care
of e1+
=angong -ing oved his lips #ut una#le to say
anything.
2ei %in"ue e"tended her hands to co# her strands of
long hair #ehind that $oated in front of her front and
coldly said. ),ince you are not going oC and want to
take care of e for life. Then are you following e fro
now on1+ angong -ing said! )Benevolent teacherUs order
is i ndeed written in this way*+ 2ei %in"ue gently
laughed and said. )0eally1+
Although =angong -ing could hear her enchanting
laughter! he did not lifted GT his head to look at her and
with all his sincerely said. )Benevolent teacher #efore
he went oC has already ordered e not to ove away
fro the coNn a single step.
6is intentions are clearly stated to order e to protect
you at all ties*+ Although he had said so #ut in his
heart! he was pu;;led. )6er artial art skills are so
uch higher than e. .hy did y
2entor 2aster wants e to protect her1 6er artial
art skill is so high! she could #reak the coNn anytie
and escape. .hy did she not do so1+ Although he tried
to think of a few thousands and hundreds of reasons #ut
none of it ade any sense. Only to hear her laughed
again and said! ),ince that is the case! you will follow
e then. .herever ( go! you will follow*+ Before she had
&nished! she had already started to walk in front. After
she took two steps! she
turned her head and said. )Coe on*+
=angong -ing felt his heart pounding #ut did not know
what the feeling was.
6e thought. )Do ( really have to follow her wherever she
wants to go1+ 6e coughed out twice #efore saying. )For
the sake of 2entor 2aster last wishes! even when you
walk to the ends of the earth! ( will surely follow you as
well.+ 2ei %in"ue gently siled. )To the ends of the
earth5+ ,he continued to walk again. Although
=angong -ing found hiself #lushing! he had no choice
#ut to follow.
(n the hearts of those two persons! no one could guess
what they were thinking now. The relationships #etween
the two of the were very e"traordinary. =o one could
place a word to it. 2ei %in"ue in front and =angong -ing
walked #ehind. ,he kept #rushing and tidying her long
#lack hair as though she had any things in her heart.
(n the darkness of the night! in the ountain woods!
there appeared a an asked in #lack over all. 6e was
carrying another an who appeared to #e #adly
wounded.
(n the darkness! it not possi#le to see his face or the
an he was carrying.
But he could #e heard asking the wounded an gently.
)Are you feeling #etter now1+ The wounded an who
he was carrying nodded his head and said. )2uch tter. (f
it were not for you! (5+ Fro his speech ! he was
o#viously trying to ask his pain.
The an in #lack interrupted hi. )( really cannot send
you down 6uashan.
And you are #adly wounded and cannot reain in these
desolate ountains. But if you can endure your pain
and don/t ake a single sound and take the edicine (
placed inside your ro#e fro tie to tie! in a few days
you will recover. After GQ that surely you will #e at the
foot of the ountain and can sei;e the opportunity to
escape*+ The wounded an #it his teeth and said. )%our
#enevolent acts and kindness! (5+ The an in #lack
interrupted. )There is no need for words. They will not
check the coNn again. 2ei %in"ue de&nitely will not
step into the coNn again. As long as you can endure the
periodic &ts and pains! you will safety reach the foot of
the ountain. .hen he &nished! he opened the coNn
lid and gently placed hi
inside. )2y edicinal pills not only heal wounds #ut
also starve oC hungry as well. %ou can set aside your
worries.+ The wounded an inside the coNn asked.
)Benefactor #rother! will you
he an in #lack waved his hands and said. )0egardi ng
y nae! you will
in. 6e looked around and with a sudden oveent!
$ashed away in an instant towards Cang Long Ling* 8A
place
t that oent 2ei %in"ue and =angong -ing were str
olling under the
ei %in"ue walked for Euite a while with her head d
owncast #efore she
o 2anor+ which is faed for
h e! are you not afraid of the ruors fro the people
in the -ugilistic Fraternity1+ ,he did not turn her head
so her e"pressions were unknown*
angong -ing replied. )As long as ( have nothing to hide
and it is #enevolent teacher order. .hat soe petty
people like to say ean nothing to e.
2oreover5+ But he suddenly swallowed and did not say
ore.
2ei %in"ue continued for hi. )2oreover y age at
least is ten years older than you. There is not any
suspicious to hide*+ =angong -ing halted in his steps
and looked down.
2ei %in"ue suddenly turned around and said. )(s that
what you trying to say1+ angong -ing was speechless
for awhile #efore he sa id. )(ndeed correct*+ But he did
not look at her.
2ei %in"ue continued. ),ince that is indeed correct! (
have one condition for you to agree*+ angong -ing
asked. )Condition1 5V 2ei %in"ue e"plained. )=o atter
in whose presence! you are not allowed GS to reveal y
real identity and nae*+ angong -ing asked. ).hy1+
2ei %in"ue coldly laughed. )(f y nae got leaked out!
everyone in the
-ugilistic Fraternity will know that ( a not dead. 3ven
your 2entor 2aster cannot protect e then! oreover
you*+ angong -ing hued aloud and secretly thought.
),h e ust have a lot of eneies. (f they all know she
has yet to die! all will coe to seek revenge on her.+
And his ears #egan to pick the piercing sound of the
priest. )5.hore! despica#le! everyone have called her
a whore5+ .hen he cae to think of that! there arose
an unspeaka#le feeling inside hi. ),ince she is such a
woan! how can ( keep her secret5+ But he changed
his ind again. )But y 2entor 2aster is willing to do it
and ordered e to do so as well. 6ow can ( go against
his orders*+ (n that instant! he was &lled with dilea.
2ei %in"ue asked. )%ou have agreed1+
6e took a deep #reath and said. )Agree*+
2ei %in"ue asked. )=o atter who it is1+ angong -ing
replied. )=o atter who it is*+ 2ei %in"ue took two looks
at hi fro up to down #efore #reaking into a
soft laugh. )Although you have agreed in your outh
#ut in your heart you are not willing! a ( right1+
=angong -ing lifted his head and looked at 2ei %in"ue
who looked so autiful that was out of the world in this
darknes s! she was siply like a fairy* 6e sighed in his
heart. ).hy has she has to #e an evil despica#le
woan and a whore*+ 2ei %in"ue asked. )A ( right1+
And walked over to hi.
angong -ing once again looked down again and said.
).hat ( say fro y outh is actually what ( feel in y
heart*+ .hen he &nished! he felt a sweet fragrance
scent. 6e did not need to lift his head to know that 2ei
%in"ue had walked #esides hi*
Only to hear her laughed softly. ),ince you have agreed
to y condition! ( know that you will forever not change.
But ( have to tell you this! y oods are eccentric.
There will #e at ties when you are una#le to endure.
.hen that tie coe! what will you do1+ angong -ing
said. )As long as you do not har anyo ne! the rest (
can endure*+ ,uddenly he reali;ed that not only could
he ful&ll his #enevolent teacher orders to take care of
her! he could also prevent her fro haring others*
.as it the reason why his 2entor 2aster had asked hi
to take care of her1
(f he could cause a person that was so ill repute to
change her ways! what did it atter if he were to
endure all the insults* Therefore he lifted his head and
looked G> at her.
2ei %in"ue gently siled. )=ow it is very late! we
shouldn/t stay overnight in this desolate ountains*+
angong -ing replied. )Of course we have to go down
the ountain*+ 2ei %in"ue laughed softly. )Go*+
,he suddenly #ecae as light as her oods and
seeed to dance across the starlight. (t seeed that
the #ree;e would carry her oC anytie to the land of
dreas.
=angong -ing had hesitated for awhile and when he
tried to catch up with her! he found hiself una#le to
catch up with her speed. After soe tie! he said.
)2aiden 2ei! please hold*+ 2ei %in"ue turned #ack and
asked. ).hat is the atter1+
Finally he caught up with her and said. )( cannot go
down the ountain yet*+ 2ei %in"ue e"pressions
changed. )Hust now what you have 4ust said. 6ave you
forgotten1 Did you not say where ever ( go! you will
follow*+ angong -ing said. )( 4ust hope that aiden will
wa it e awhile. Because ( still have soe un&nished
atters5+ ,uddenly 2ei %in"ue laughed. )Do you want
to retrieve that coNn1+ angong -ing said. )(ndeed* =ot
only that! ( still have soe fellow clan
of the ountain. ( don/t know if they have gone down
the ountain or not. ( should at least wait for the*+
2ei %in"ue asked. )(f your fellow clan prot@g@ #rothers
and sisters were to if see e standing #esides you!
what will they #e thinking1+ =angong -ing was taken
a#ack. And was speechless.
2ei %in"ue continued. )(f they really want to &nd you!
earlier they should have followed you. ( afraid they have
now gone down the ountain*+ =angong -ing took a
deep #reath. 6e did not know why the strong #onds
tween his clan prot@g@s and hi had weakened so
uch.
2ei %in"ue said. )As for that coNn! it is useless now.
.hether to #ring it down the ountain is no longer of
any iportance. .hy ust we suCer in these
desolate ountains1 (t is #etter that we go down as
soon as possi#le and &nd a nice and Euiet place. ( can
also tell you whatever parts of the story which you are
not cleared upon and tell you fro head to tail.+
angong -ing sighed once ore! lifted his head and
said. )=o atter what.
That coNn #elongs to #enevolent teacher and ( ust
#ring it down the ountains*5+ 6e cleared his voice
and continued. )As for y fellow clan prot@g@ #rothers
and sisters! no atter what happens to the! ( ust
wait for the for a while! as a token of y
appreciation*+ GB 2ei %in"ue said. ).hat ( say! you did
not even listen1+ ,he looked lovingly at =angong -ing
as though she wanted to use her lovely eyes to elt
=angong -ing/s steel7hearted heart.
Once again! they stared at one another to deterine
who was the strong and who was the weak.
Dnder the sae starry night! Long Fei and his wife! Guo
%u"ia walked together hand to hand. ,he looked at hi
with loving eyes. Although her swiftness skill was higher
than her hus#and! her artial art skills did not see to
#e any weaker as well. But now her present anneris
seeed like without his strength and protection! she
would #e una#le to continue in these desolate
ountains.
,he intentionally gave hi a sense of pride and that she
was con&dent in hi' let hi #elieve that #etween the
two of the! he was the stronger. But in actuality! which
was the stronger! only she knew in her heart*
Following #ehind the! was the enchanting .ang ,usu.
But she did not want the support of ,hi Chen although
fragrant sweat was covering her face.
Therefore ,hi Chen could only follow #ehind her*
The four of the had already co#ed the entire
ountain range #ut were still una#le to &nd any
suspicious spot that gave the the clue to the
wherea#outs of their 2entor 2aster*
They had nothing to talk a#out therefore they had to
reain silence. Finally
Guo %u"ia said softly. )Dna#le to &nd anyore*+
Long Fei said in agreeent. )Dna#le to &nd anyore*+
.ang ,usu nodded her head while ,hi Chen sighed
lengthy. )Dna#le to &nd anyore*+ Guo %u"ia
elancholy sighed as well. )Let go #ack then*+
Long Fei said. )Let go #ack then*+
,hi Chen e"claied! )(t tie to go #ack then*+
.ang ,usu in4ected what she was una#le to say earlier.
)2ay#e he is still waiting for us*+ ,hi Chen e"pression
slowly changed #ut said nothing. Long Fei and Guo
%u"ia stopped in their tracks and looked at .ang ,usu.
The four of the looked at one another.
,uddenly ,hi Chen said. )There is still a path in front5+
he stopped his voice in his track and looked at Guo
%u"ia.
Guo %u"ia locked her eyes on hi for awhile and gently
nodded. )The ountain range is vast! let not ake it a
wasted trip. Let us investigate the path in front and see
how*+ GF ,hi Chen iediately continued. )(ndeed!
indeed. The ountain range is
vast! let not ake it a wasted trip*+
.ang ,usu #owed down her head in silent while Long
Fei was ysti&ed*
As they went further! their oveents #ecae slow
and the ountain ledges #ecae ore and ore
treacherous. =orally no one would ever think of
traveling along the high ountains of 6uashan let alone
in the lonely darkness. The whole ountain range
eitted a sense of cold chilled feeling. Guo %u"ia and
Long Fei walked even ore closely to one another while
.ang ,usu walked even further fro ,hi Chen*
.ang ,usu was the type of vulnera#le girl. ,he too
needed a strong shoulder to support her and to protect
her. But she took aside this desire in her heart. 3"cept
for )hi+! she did not want anyone to feel for her. But
)he+! where was he at this oent1
,he tried to control her war tears #ut failed. ,o she
#owed her head and tears $owed. Therefore her head
sunk even lower. ,he did not try to wipe away her tears
with her hands as she did not want ,hi Chen who was
#ehind her to know the pain in her heart.
,uddenly! she stopped her steps and cried out in shock.
And Long Fei and
Guo %u"ia turned #ack. And ,hi Chen dashed in front
and asked in a low voice. ).hat is the atter1+ And
they saw .ang ,usu looking in surprise! and with tears
looking on the ground*
The ground looked ordinary and nothing unusual at &rst
glance. Therefore
Long Fei! Guo %u"ia and ,hi Chen followed her stares
and looked carefully. On the ountain footpath was a
footprint that was three inches deep into the rocks.
Therefore there were another three cries of surprise*
This ountain footpath was rock solid. An ordinary
person with average artial art skills even if he had
used a e"ceptional sharp weapon would have diNculty
creating such a deep footprint. 2oreover this person
seeed to have anyhow stoped on the ground to
create such a deep iprint*
And #y a sheer coincidence! the footprint had pointed a
path towards the left*
.ang ,usu asked to clear her dou#ts. )This5this5
footprint5does it look like our 2entor 2aster5+ Long
Fei! Guo %u"ia! ,hi Chen and .ang ,usu e"changed
looks with each other! trying to guess.
Guo %u"ia said in a shaky voice. )This is not our 2entor
2aster*+ Although her voice was soft! it was also &r.
,he did not wait for others to speak and continued.
)Although this footprint looks like his5+ .ang ,usu
could not help #ut spoke out softly. )=ot only is it
e"actly the GG sae! even the design of the shoe print
is the sae*+ ,hi Chen pointed out. )(n the -ugilistic
Fraternity! there are not any people that wear this
type of governent #oot*+ One ust know that the
pugilists that roaed the 2artial Fraternity preferred
light and convenient shoe. =aturally they would not
wear this type of governent #oot* 3specially not on
this type of treacherous ountain ground*
Guo %u"ia nodded lightly and said. )(n the -ugilistic
Fraternity! ( afraid e"cept for our 2entor 2aster! not
any people will wear this type of heavy governent
#oot*+ .ang ,usu continued. )(n the -ugilistic
Fraternity! ( afraid e"cept for our
2entor 2aster! not any people have such internal
power5+
Long Fei said. )(ndeed! indeed. Our old an left #ehind
this footprint.
,urely it pointed to the direction of his wherea#outs*+
,hi Chen said. )(ndeed! (n5+
Guo %u"ia suddenly laughed coldly. )(ndeed! indeed. But
all of you forget soething*+ ,hi Chen asked. ).hat
thing1+
Guo %u"ia replied. )Although this footprint look like it
#elongs to our
2entor 2aster and fro the depth of the iprints!
looked like soething only his internal power can
accoplish. But this footprint de&nitely does not #elong
to our 2entor 2aster! that #ecause5+ ,he purposely
dragged her words! then word #y word continued. )Our
2entor 2aster at this oent does not have this type
of internal power.+ Long Fei! ,hi Chen! .ang ,usu were
all taken a#ack and said together.
)True*+ Long Fei said. )Our 2entor 2aster! after he
reduced his internal powerful #y seventy percent! has
the sae level as e! so how can he have left such a
deep footprint on this rocky ground*+ 6e looked with
adiration at Guo %u"ia. )This fact! we all know #ut why
only you ree#er it1+ Guo %u"ia siled gently. )%ou
are all so tired! hungry and your oods are full of
tensions. =o atter who it is! under this type of
circustances are #ound to forget any things*+ .ang
,usu had #een looking down all along! suddenly lifted
up her head and softly asked. )(f this footprint does not
#elong to our 2entor 2aster! then who it #elong to1+
,he rolled her eyes fro Guo %u"ia! Long Fei and ,hi
Chen #efore continuing. ) Can all of you think of anyone
#esides our 2entor 2aster! who other else will wear a
governent #oot and walk in this desolate and
treacherous place1
And who other else possesses such powerful internal
strength1+
3ver since the 6uangshan eeting that caused all the
#est fro the GR -ugilistic Fraternity to sacri&ce
theselves! there indeed in the -ugilistic
Fraternity no one else who had internal power the sae
level as )-hoeni" and
Divine Dragon+ anyore. Therefore! .ang ,usu
Euestioning reached deep into the souls of Long Fei! ,hi
Chen and Guo %u"ia*
They were silent for awhile. And then Long Fei asked.
)Dnless in the
-ugilistic Fraternity! there appeared a top ace
e"ponent1+
,hi Chen said. )Dnless our 2entor 2aster had #een
under5+ 6e seeed to have soe diNculty therefore
he found hiself una#le to continue*
Long Fei asked sternly. )Dnder what1+
,hi Chen sighed and shook his head. Long Fei #ecae
ve"ed and asked again. ).hy did you say halfway and
don/t continue*+ Guo %u"ia slowly siled.
.ang ,usu said. )(f he unwilling to speak. Let hi #ury
it in his heart then.+
,he once again lowered her head to look idiocy at the
footprint*
,hi Chen looked at her awhile and said. )6ow will ( not
#e unwilling to speak*+
Guo %u"ia laughed. )Then! will you say it out fast*+
,hi Chen coughed two sounds and said. )( 4ust afraid5
that footprint5+
Then coughed another two ties to catch .ang ,usu
attention. ,he lifted her head and ,hi Chen continued.
)( only afraid that the footprint is left #ehind when our
2entor 2aster5#efore5#efore5+
Guo %u"ia said. )Are you afraid that this footprint is left
#ehind #y our
2entor 2aster when he fought with soe one. Badly
in4ured! #efore he died! there was a last e"altation of his
internal power1+ ,hi Chen lowered his head and said. )(
a afraid of that*+
.ang ,usu looked shocked! and she shook all over.
Long Fei uttered. )Last e"altation of his internal
power5last e"altation of his internal power5+ ,uddenly
he shouted. )2entor 2aster! you5Are you really dead1+
And tightened his &sts.
One ust know that soe one who had strong
foundations in inner strength! 4ust #efore he died! the
stroke he ustered with all his ight! was what he
norally he could not accoplish yet was the peak of
all his internal power. And 4ust #efore they died and
their last e"altation! #e it &nger or pal! &st or kick! the
force were not to #elittle* Long ago! there were soe
top e"ponents who had retreated to live in soe cave.
Hust #efore they died! they left #ehind their last words
on the walls of the cave! all done #y a type of artial
arts known as the
Golden ,teel Finger ,trength... Their last words were
typically stronger than their usual cultivation #y a third.
Therefore! future generations also typically paid a third
ore respect to the words of the dead. This was e"actly
the sae reason*
GL
Long Fei was taught #y a renowned teacher! therefore
he knew the reasoning. Dna#le to control his sadness!
his war tears $owed*
,hi Chen said apologetic. )( a 4ust talking ru##ish. Big
Brother! you5+
Guo %u"ia siled gently )That is right. %ou are indeed
talking ru##ish.+
,hi Chen said. )But5+
Guo %u"ia said. )But what! do your words have any
proof to #ack your reasoning1+ Long Fei wiped his tears
and said. )6is words! surely are not groundless1+
Guo %u"ia in4ected. )(f this footprint is left #ehind #y
2entor 2aster after he e"alted all his internal power!
why is that there are no signs of any &ghting fro the
surroundings*+ hi Chen! Long Fei and .ang ,usu were
stunned. Guo %u"ia added. )And! entor 2aster last will!
does it look likely to #e written fro this place1+ ong
Fei was surprised #ut shouted. )(ndeed! indeed . (f
2entor 2aster
ritten all those words*+
this footprint1 ,ister
uo %u"ia said. )( a 4ust stating a atter of fact . There
is no intention to pose your ideas*+
w! (5( have no such
lly have such a eaning in
uo %u"ia softly sighed and placed her hand on ,usu /s
shoulder and
hiding in your heart! you can tell ,ister in law.+ (
think5+ Then changed t ( do not know yet and prone to
say the wrong things. ,ister in law please do not #lae
e*+
Guo %u"ia seeed to understand and laughed and
whispered in her ears.
)%ou are thinking of little #rother -ing! right1+ .ang
,usu was stunned and lowered her head! speechless*
Guo %u"ia siled and looked at her. ,uddenly she said
in clear voice. ).ho left #ehind this footprint! at this
oent we do not know yet. But whoever left #ehind
this footprint! surely the person and 2entor 2aster
have soe undenia#le connection5+ Long Fei asked.
)6ow so1+
Long Fei asked. ).hy did you say whoever left #ehind
this footprint! surely the person and 2entor 2aster
have soe undenia#le connection1 This...(5( really
cannot understand*+ GM Guo %u"ia shook her head
gently. And copied his speech and asked. ).hy did you
say whoever left #ehind this footprint! surely the person
and 2entor 2aster have soe undenia#le connection*+
,he sighed softly and replied. )This is #ecause unless it
have soething to do with U-hoeni" and Divine DragonU!
how can such a top e"ponent appear and in the
darkness coe to this desolate ountains1+ Long Fei
uttered. )This5this ay not really #e the case*+
Guo %u"ia said. )Of course! this ay not really #e the
case. There is for sure thing in this world. But this
footprint is not left #ehind innocently*+ ,he looked
unhappy as she said.
Long Fei Euickly said. )Of course! of course. This
footprint surely have soe secrets*+ .ang ,usu siled
#eneath her lowered head.
Guo %u"ia looked at Long Fei and laughed all of a
sudden.
Long Fei thought it over. ,uddenly his spirit rose and
said aloud. )This footprint surely has soe secrets. .hy
not we wait here and see what going to happen*+ 6e
looked proud of his reasoning and #roadened his chest.
And looked at Guo %u"ia and asked. ).hat do you think
of this idea1 (s practica#le1+
Guo %u"ia tried to suppress her laughter and said.
)-ractica#le! practica#le.
All of us will 4ust wait here will do. After a while! this
footprint will reveal its secrets on its own*+ Long Fei
looked pu;;led and asked. )This footprint will reveal its
secrets on its own1 This5.This ( really cannot &gure out
the reasons*+ Guo %u"ia tried to say with a straight face
and told hi. )This footprint ay look ordinary #ut in a
while tie5+ ,he could not suppress her laughter
anyore and laughed.
Long Fei who had always #een honest and
straightforward did not see to understand and asked.
)This footprint! will have an e"traordinary change later.
This sort of atter! ( can never #elieved*+
.ang ,usu lowered her head! even lower. That was
#ecause she alost wanted to #urst out laughing. 3ven
,hi Chen who was not easily oved to laugh had #roke
into a #road sile #y now.
Guo %u"ia siled. ),ince this footprint has nothing of
e"traordinary! why shall we wait here then1+ Long Fei
was stunned. )Alas5Alas your words earlier! are eant
to trick e*+ 6e looked stunned and said slowly. )( know
that you have always #een sarter than e! this ( have
always acknowledge. .hy5+ 6is face #ecae still and
said. ).hy did you have to trick e like this1+ There
was a slight change in Guo %u"ia e"pressions. But she
laughed again.
).hy should ( play a trick on you. %ou are 4ust #eing
suspicious. (5( 4ust thought RT that at this oent!
everyone ust #e feeling nervous. Therefore ( 4ust
telling a
Long Fei lifted his head and looked at Guo %u"ia. This
look was half7loving! half7 suspicious. For a second! love
and hatred #ecae intangi#le* Guo %u"ia gently
e"tended her soft hand and pulled hi to a side and
said in a low voice. )%ou ust #e #laing e in your
heart! even if ( will to tell a 4oke! ( should not have ake
you a target! right1+ ong Fei reained silent! sighed and
lowered his he ad*
uo %u"ia siled gently and said in a low voice. )B ut if (
don/t! what can ( 1 %ou are closest person to e* (n all
atters! ( suppose only you can
vanished! replaced #y a
ong Fei lifted his head! and held her soft hands t ightly.
6is darkened look
ut disappeared. 6e said
ologetically in a low voice. )(5( have wronged you.
%ou5don/t #e angry
hi Chen was watching at a distance. (n his heart h e felt
funny and thought.
ister in law really is very clever. But Big Broth er5+ 6e
sighed. )Big Brother is really too honest*+ and said
aloud. ).hat ,ister in law eant to say that reaining
here is useless. But what should
here was a sparkle in .ang ,usu/s eyes and she sai d.
).e5why not we
those words.
uo %u"ia #roke into a laugh. )Fourth ,ister sees hurry
to go #ack! is it cause5+ ,he laughed again and shut
up.
ughed awhile and
out to say soething when Guo %u"ia said in a ser ious
voice. )Actually ( do
ue to the wherea#outs of our
nevolent teacher after uch diNculty. 6ow can w e 4ust
leave like this1+ he looked at everyone #efore
e"plaining. ).hat is the eaning of this
w. But ( can #e certain of one wherea#outs of 2entor
2aster*+
ong Fei interrupted. )But you5+ uo %u"ia gently waved
her hands and said. )%ou don /t have to ask e for
not have any reason to say so! it is all #ased on y
intuition*+
he siled and said. )But y intuition is usually very
accurate. Do you lieve or not1+ hi Chen said. )Then we
shall go and investigate*+ ong Fei said. )That shall #e
the case*+
uo %u"ia siled again while Long Fei had already #
roaden his strides and
uashan ountain peaks was already a very desolate
place. This ountain
ilous. 6ad it for the fact that they all possessed
swiftness oveent skills! they could not even took a
single
hi Chen lifted his head and looked at the starry s kies
and e"claied. )(f
uo %u"ia turned her head and siled. )Actually it is one
of the necessities
g Brother worries! we should have #ring soe along*+
Long Fei uttered soe words.
,hi Chen said. )Hudging fro our eyesight! even if there
is no torch! it does not atter.+ ,uddenly his eyes
caught hold of .ang ,usu who was a#out to lose her
#alance and reached out to hold her! only to see her
once again oving ahead*
.ang ,usu #it her teeth! and suoned a #reath of
vital energy and ove ahead as though she was $ying
and in front of Long Fei.
Guo %u"ia gently siled. )Fourth ,ister really force
herself. Look at her5+
Before she could &nish! everyone heard the surprised
cries of .ang ,usu.
Then followed #y the surprised cries of Long Fei! ,hi
Chen and Guo %u"ia for they had saw &re not ore than
twenty eters fro .ang ,usu.
.ang ,usu #eing surprised #y the light fro the &re!
halted.
(n these desolate ountains! why would there suddenly
appear rows of &re that o#viously was ade #y en1
Long Fei! ,hi Chen and Guo %u"ia! .ang ,usu in their
hearts was feeling surprised.
For this row of &re had suddenly appeared in these
desolate ountain peaks aking it seeed so
iraculous and ysterious.
They stood unoving on the spot as they saw a
ountain wall that also appeared in front of the 4ust
as ysterious. A#ove the wall was darkness and no one
could guess the height of that wall.
After awhile! .ang ,usu sighed and #egan to walk
towards the source of &re*
Long Fei! ,hi Chen and Guo %u"ia could not help #ut
follow her as well.
Although this ountain trail looked short! #ut they
spent considera#le tie aking their way through.
Finally they reached the source of the &re which is
ade of lit #y four pine #ranches that fored the
torches*
,hi Chen was really surprised. )Torches* (t really are
torches*+ 3arlier he
RS
was wishing for a torch and now it really appeared*
Long Fei and Guo %u"ia looked at one another.
Long Fei asked. )(s it #ecause5#ecause our oveents
are #eing o#served
uo %u"ia thought for a oent #efore she said. )Th is is
indeed very
ls to o#serve us secretly and not #e discovered #y us.
6is #ehavior alone is weird enough. But is he our friend
or s intentions. Can he #e a
+ ,he did not say ore.
er eyes were looking at this sheer ountain wall. That
was #ecause
wall. 3veryone followed her
ike this. )Long Bushi* 6ave you coe* On top of the
ountain wall! ten eters ahead are soe words that
you
t was &lled with words of challenge* .ho would dare to
challenge the )The ortal Divine Dragon+ who was
renowned throughout the -ugilist real1 .ho
on the ountain walls1
ong Fei took a deep #reath. ).ho is he15.ho is he1 +
As he dashed to
nscri#ed #y a weapon. .ho could inscri#e such &r
words with a weapon ust have possessed e"ceptional
inner
Guo %u"ia was looking at the other side of the ountain
wall. ,he looked idiocy at a ountain rock that looked
clean for awhile #efore she sighed gently. )Fifth Brother!
your words are proven correct. Our 2entor 2aster5he
is really not dead*+ (n her tone! she looked disappointed
as well as happy. But in what she was disappointed1
.as it #ecause of 4ealousy over =angong -ing/s talents
or was it #ecause of soe other atters1 But no atter
what she disappointed over! at this oent! this
circustance! no one would notice the looks on her
tone*
Long Fei asked. ).hat Fifth Brother had said are true1
2entor 2aster really did not die1+ Although he kept
asking! his tone was e"cited and happy. Guo %u"ia
nodded her head and said. )That is right*+ ,he pointed
to a sition of a ountain rock that looked clean and s
aid. )2entor 2aster did not die. .hen he arrived here
and saw those words! he iediately e"hi#ited the
Floating
Cloud swiftness skill and went up the ountain wall
fro that rock.+
Long Fei looking pu;;led asked. )But5+
Guo %u"ia said. )These words are left #ehind for 2entor
2aster. The person that left these words ust have
predicted that our 2entor 2aster will surely coe this
way. And fro the ountain wall! the one that scaled
the ountain did R> not use Tiger upon the .all and
siilar swiftness skill #ecause such artial art
skills are #ack facing up. But fro the iprints of the
pals! the one scaling the wall had his face facing the
wall. All of you should know that in the entire world!
only )Divine Dragon Clan+ Floating Cloud swiftness skill
face the wall. Therefore! the one who went up the wall!
who else can it #e! e"cept for 2entor 2aster*+
Long Fei e"claied. )2entor 2aster he did not die! why
then have you sigh1+ Guo %u"ia continued to sigh.
).hat did you know1+ ,he looked at the words
inscri#ed on the wall again and sighed. ).hen 2entor
2aster arrived here! although he did not die yet #ut
once he scaled the ountain wall! he will #e in
iediate danger. Can you see that it is all a ruse*+
Long Fei asked. )A ruse1+
Guo %u"ia said. )(ndeed a ruse*+ ,he e"plained. )First
using words to taunt! then reduced 2entor 2aster
internal power. Lastly they had tried to lure hi here*
This three things! coes one after one another. (t is
arranged to the point of rfection5+ ,he sighed heavily.
)( canUt #lae 2en tor 2aster for falling into the ruse*+
n that instant! Long Fei! ,hi Chen and .ang ,usu #
ecae saddened. hi Chen solenly said. )Therefore it
sees that the %e aiden says that anfeng is dead! it is
all a pretense*+ uo %u"ia answered. )-ossi#le* ?ery
possi#le* ,he r educes 2entor 2aster
ro us! and caused hi to
s...2entor 2aster when he s a ountain of #lades and
5alas! he will fall into the
ven #efore she had &nished! .ang ,usu had dashed to
the ountain wall
hi Chen gently shouted #ehind her. )Fourth ,ister! let
e go up*+ As he
u was already several eters
uo %u"ia caught hold of ,hi Chen/s shoulder and so ftly
said. )(t is only ten
eters. Hudging fro Fourth ,ister swiftness oveent
skill! it shall not #e a
akes a look at the words up there*+
,hi Chen nodded his head #ut he appeared ve"ed and
looked in concern at
,usu.
.ang ,usu oveents slowed down and Guo %u"ia
asked. )Did you see anything1+ .ang ,usu turned her
#ody and said. )(t is here*+ RB Guo %u"ia asked. Can you
see1+
.ang ,usu replied. )( can see very clearly*+
,hi Chen shouted. )Fourth ,ister! you ust #e careful*+
But .ang ,usu did not reply.
Guo %u"ia said. )After you &nish reading! coe down
fast*+ But even #efore she had &nished speaking! she
saw .ang ,usu oving up again.
Long Fei #ecae pu;;led and shouted. )Four ,ister! why
are you going up1+
,uddenly he shouted. )Oh no* =ot good*+ As he saw
.ang ,usu had #een on top for soetie and her inner
strength #egan to give way! and $oated down* ,hi Chen
#ecae paled and reached out his ars. Long Fei and
Guo %u"ia was astonished and said aloud. )Fourth
,ister! #e careful*+ (n a twinkle of an eye! she dropped
down although she had tried to uster a #reath of inner
energy to keep her a$oat #ut dropping fro such a high
place placed her into a precarious position*
,hi Chen #lended #oth his knees as he ustered all the
inner energy that he had in his #ody to catch .ang
,usu #ody. 6e was forced to ove #ack three steps
#efore he could #alance hiself after catching her. But
.ang ,usu iediately pushed hi away another
three steps. 6e was left looking stunned on the spot
and the &re fro the torch showed that he felt very
horri#le within*
.ang ,usu rolled her eyes and eyed hi awhile. Before
sighing and lowering her head and softly said. ),orry!
and thank you*+ ,he was naturally kind at heart and
unwilling to hurt others feeling. 2oreover ,hi Chen was
doing all for her. ,he felt 4ust as horri#le within*
Guo %u"ia looked at #oth of the! where else Long Fei
did not see to notice the love relationship that is
going on! shouted. )Fourth ,ister! what did it written up
there1 Did you tell a close look1+ .ang ,usu nodded
her head and said in a low voice. )( have looked
clearly*+ But her voice appeared ve"ed.
Long Fei asked an"iously. ).hat was written on top1+
.ang ,usu sighed lightly and said. )Long5+ ,he could
not read out her
2entor 2aster nae out of respect! so she replied. )%ou
coe up for what1 That eans that your internal power
is not reduced. .hen you coe down! walk left si"ty
steps! there is an opening at the foot of the ountain.
%ou will see a crack.
Continue to walk right in and towards the end! you will
see e*+
As she paused. Long Fei iediately walked left and
started counting.
)One*+ .ang ,usu sighed softly and said. )Big Brother!
hold on! there are still soe ore*+ Long Fei halted and
turned #ack. ).hat soe ore1 %ou have not &nished
RF reading all out yet1+
.ang ,usu nodded. )There is another line. And it is
written like this. )(f you still have strength! continue to
ove up another &ve eters there is ore words.
Do you want to take a look1V
.ang ,usu #owed her head and said. )But ( a una#le
to ove up*+ ,he #ecae elancholy.
Long Fei was stunned. )Fourth ,isterUs swiftness
oveent skill has always en #etter than ine. (f she
canUt go up! so a (* + ,hi Chen said. )Let e try*+
Long Fei said. ),ister in lawUs swiftness oveent skill
is #etter than you.
Let her go up to take a look*+
.ang ,usu said. )There is no need to try. ,ister in law
canUt reach the top
too. .hen ( was ten eters on top! and tried to ove
up another one foot! it proved ore diNcult than the
one eter earlier. To ove up another &ve eters! even
if ( have trained another ten years!
( still will not #e una#le to accoplish the feat*+
Guo %u"ia said! )This sort of thing! even if you do not
say it! ( already know.+ One ust know that Tiger upon
the .all and Floating Cloud all depended on that one
outhful of inner energy. At &rst! the &rst few eters
ight #e easy.
But the further the distance! it would prove to #e
taunting and diNcult. (f one had reached their liit and
still una#le to reach the destination! even if there was
still one feet ore! they would still fail to cli# up. This
was the sae reasoning as the piercing of the sword
into the rock #y Guo %u"ia earlier. (f the sword had no
ore strength! even if you push the sword! it would still
refuse to #udge.
Long Fei! ,hi Chen looked at one another and did not
know what to do.
After awhile! Long Fei sighed. ).hat shall we do then1+
,hi Chen said! )(f there is no other ideas! let e at least
try to scale the ountain wall*+ Long Fei said! )(ndeed!
indeed.+
Guo %u"ia said! )(f there is no other ideas! even if you
try to scale! it will #e futile. Let us &rst travel through
the tunnel to the left and take a look.+ Long Fei said!
)(ndeed! indeed. .e shall at least take a look! who is
the rson that is guarding that place.+ uo %u"ia siled. )(
already know who is there with out taking a look*+ ong
Fei asked. ).ho1+ uo %u"ia replied. ).ho else #ut
Danfeng %e :iu#ai. .ill it #e anyone
uo %u"ia asked. ).ho else #ut %e :iu#ai will talk in
such a anner to
entor 2aster1+
ong Fei looked stunned for awhile #efore asking. ) But5
Danfeng %e iu#ai is already dead*+ uo %u"ia said! )(
have told you earlier that this is yet another ruse.
3"cept
know yet. Dnless5Alas* Dnless
s her voice echoed around! a long rope dropped fro
the top of the
hi Chen! .ang ,usu! Long Fei and Guo %u"ia cried a t
the sae tie in
y were left standing looking tie*
our pair of eyes gave rise to surprise! chill and saw on
the tall peaks! there
Long Fei asked. )The one that throw this long rope
down! ( wonder if he is
the sae person that lit the torches1+ .ithout waiting
for the rest to add anything! he continued. ),urely it
has to #e*+
Guo %u"ia nodded her head.
Long Fei said. ),urely it has to #e! surely it to #e*+
,hi Chen felt ore trou#led and solenly said. )But this
person whether he is a foe or friend. At the oent! (
a still una#le to &gure out. (f he have no ill intention
toward us! we can use the rope and go up. Otherwise5
4udging fro our situation! it is really dangerous*+ Guo
%u"ia sighed. ).e coe so far! no atter if he is a
friend or foe! we have no choice #ut to take a look
a#ove*+ ,hi Chen said! )But if this person is planning to
a#ush us. Once we gone up the rope! will not we #e
trapped in his ruse*+ Guo %u"ia siled and shook her
head. )Hudging fro this person artial art skill! if he
want to har us! why go through all this trou#le5+
.ang ,usu continued. )Then let e go up and take a
look will do*+
,hi Chen iediately said. )%ou and ( go up together! if
there is soething aiss! we can look out for one
another.+ At this oent! he forgot a#out the dangers.
.ang ,usu looked down and said. )( alone go up will
do*+
,hi Chen said! )( will accopany you*+
.ang ,usu said. )Aren/t you afraid of danger1+ 6er
voice uttered as if she had regretted she had #een too
harsh. And said. )(f there is danger! it will #e #etter for
only one person to #e up there*+ ,hi Chen was
speechless and he lowered his head. 6e #ore a guilty
e"pression on his face.
RR Guo %u"ia siled. )Fourth ,ister has #een up once
already. This tie shall y turn to go up.+ ong Fei said!
)(ndeed! (ndeed. This tie should #e our turn to go
up*+ hi Chen suddenly lifted his head and said aloud. )(
will accopany ,ister
in front of the person he
ountain of #lades that was #raving hi now.
uo %u"ia said! ) Let Third Brother accopany e wi ll
do.+ Turning
her soft hands to gripe the rope.
uddenly she turned #ack and laughed. )Big Brother! if (
should fall! you ust
ong Fei e"tended his ars and laughed aloud. )%ou can
fall in peace! (5+ ut felt his words ay not #e right
under this situ ation so he did not continue.
hi Chen dashed up soon after. .ang ,usu oved her
lips! &nally she
soft #ut ,hi Chen had heard it clearly* 6is spirit rose
iediately and said. )( will #e careful! you #e
assured*+
n the darkness! his &gure elevated higher and hig her.
Finally he was past
. 6is &gure halted awhile
fore he elevated past the words and &nally it wa s ore
and ore diNcult to spot hi.
lowered her head and
dangers on the way up*+
ong Fei asked. ).hy will it not #e dangerous1+
y* That personUs artial
wanted to har us! why e"pend
Long Fei thought it over and &nally he nodded his head
and yelled at the top of his voice. )(s there anything
aiss up there1+ 6is voice was loud and high and the
wind carried his voice up. But the pitch7dark ountain
peaks eitted no sound.
Long Fei #ecae ve"ed and asked hiself with his eyes
a#ove. .as it #ecause they could not hear1+ .ang ,usu
was stunned. Long Fei shouted again. )Oei* Can you
hear e1+
This tie! his voice was even louder and .ang ,usu
who was standing #esides hi felt a #urning sensation
on her ears and oved #ack unwittingly. But the dark7
pitch peaks still eitted no reply. Only the sound of the
ountain #ree;e that carried Long Fei shouts to the
surroundings was heard.
ountain peaks were ey not heard such a loud voice1
nwitting! she started to worry for the #ut still! she did
not say her fears
ight of the &re and saw his pearance started to change.
6is dark face had now turned #ron;e green as he
Chen will not #e in any
ngers. But5But now! why did they not reply to y
shouts1+
ply hi. After awhile!
y should at least let us know #ut until now! it is still
disEuiet a#ove. This is indeed very strange*+
Long Fei said solenly. )This is indeed very strange5+
And gripped the long rope and looked #ack at her. )=o
atter! ( will also take a look5+ Before he &nished! his
hands was already shaking. But .ang ,usu did not
know the reason why1
Long Fei #ig hands were holding the rope tightly #ut
#ecause his hands were shaking uncontrolla#ly so did
the rope now* .ang ,usu e"claied in surprised.
)3ldest Brother! you5what is going on1+ ,he pointed at
Long Fei/s shaky hands.
,he was surprised #ecause she knew that Long Fei was
known in -ugilistic
Fraternity as a fearless an. 6is #ravery and righteous!
and his steady internal power! &erce swordplay and his
ighty strength that could split ountains! was
renowned throughout the -ugilistic Fraternity! why did
his hands #egan to shake so violently1
Long Fei was &lled with surprised and fear as he said.
)Look*+
6is hand gave a pull and that long rope #egan to
shudder*
.ang ,usu was in deep thoughts as she too reached for
the long rope and shook it a few ties. The long rope
#egan to shudder and shudder. There was nothing up
there* ,he lowered her hand and oved #ack a step in
surprise. ,he looked up and said. )This piece of long
rope has no pull whatever so. .here did they5they
go*+ Long Fei stared at her and shouted. )Did you not
say they will #e in no danger1+ .ang ,usu e"pressions
changed and she ove #ack another step again. And
looked at the long hanging rope and #it her teeth. And
then she leapt forward...
,hi Chen was as agile as a onkey as he ade his way
up the ountain.
Although the higher he cli#ed! the ountain #ree;e
#ecae harsher and the light fro the torch #ecae
saller #ut in his heart! he felt war as he thought.
),he do cares a#out e after all.+ And he recalled .ang
,usu parting words. )Be careful+.
Therefore his spirit and #ody #ecae as light as the
cloud as he relished in those thoughts*
Before he knew it! he was already at ten eters
elevation. And he heard Guo
RM
%u"ia saying! )These are the words that Fourth ,ister
saw. Alas! her eory is really very good. Hust now
when she read it out! there is not a word issing and
not a word wrong.+ ,hi Chen replied. )6er eory has
always #een good*+
As he glanced through all those words! he #egan to
think again. ),he is after
all concern a#out e. ,oeties the way she treats e
is #ecause she is after all a young girl that is shy and a
need to o#serve the proper propriety. But no atter! (
have known her for &ve years.
6ow will she not feel anything a#out e1+ 6is
outh cupped a sile as he iersed hiself in the
#liss of his thoughts.
,uddenly his head knocked into soething. ,urprised!
he looked a#ove and saw Guo %u"ia/s #eautiful shoes. A
pair of green shoe that had soe #eautiful purple
$owers sewed onto it with a pearl ornaent at the point
of each shoe. At this oent! this two pearls #y sheer
coincident was at the front of his eyes and a sweet
perfue aroa reached his nose.
,hi Chen #ody fro;e and so did his eyes. =ow then he
understood! why this #eautiful ,ister in law who was
renowned throughout -ugilistic Fraternity! why did she
always refuse to wear the typically shoe of the atypical
pugilist woen or
sae ha#it as 2entor 2aster
itch his governent #oots.
ay#e it was #ecause the thick governent represent ed
his authority and
e ordinary pugilists. As for this light and $owery shoe! it
drew out the #eauty of the girl/s foot*
uddenly Guo %u"ia laughed softly! disrupting his t
houghts. ).hat are you
hi Chen #lushed as she asked again. )Coe up Euick ly
and check if these
or1+ 6er voice was soft #ut it g hi $ushed with
redness! all the way to his heart.
e tried to say soething. )(5(! (5+ ,uddenly he fe lt a
soft hand gently
uo %u"ia on one hand holding the rope! the another
hand sliding down and
ere is no need to #e shy! hurry up. (n the presence of
,ister in law! there is nothing to #e shy at*+
his gentle laughter caused ,hi Chen to lift his he ad
unwittingly and saw her autiful face looking at hi.
Dnder this di light ! he could alost hear his heart
pounding! as he asked. ).hat is written up there1+ uo
%u"ia supported her #ody against the ountain w alls
as she said softly.
oe up and take a look yourself*+
Chapter Four
Dangerous CliC! Dangerous Love
,hi Chen oved up once he had suNcient space after
Guo %u"ia oved
aside. 6e did not dare to look at her again.
.hen he reached the top where the words were! he
#egan to read. )Long
Bushi! you actually can reach here. ?ery good! very
good. %our artial art skills indeed did not gone to
waste. =ow you go up! ove toward the right and walk
&fteen steps there is another opening. This route is
uch nearer #ut harder to walk. (f you still have enough
strength! you can ove up another seven eters! you
will &nd another #etter route. But you ust not force
yourself and walk the route that you can walk. Do not
force yourself. 3ven if your artial art skill are weaker a
little #it! you can still see e*+ Although the light was
di #ut with ,hi Chen superior eyesight! he was still
a#le to read the words craved on the cliC clearly.
Although he had &nished reading #ut his eyes did not
ove as he ree#ered soething fro the perfue
that was in the air.
.hen he was ten and Guo %u"ia was twelve! thirteen7
year7old! they were under the tutorage of the Divine
Dragon Clan. At that tie! they were still en4oying the
golden period of their childhood. Although 2entor
2aster was strict in his training! they still en4oy gaes
of what other kids en4oyed in their childhood. aturally
he would coe to secretly like his ,econd -rot@g@
,ister! who was two years older and cleverer than hi.
But that was only a pure love #etween children! a
#rotherly and sisterly love! as pure as a white paper.
3ven when he had grown up! he still never spoke out his
true feelings*
.hen he was &fteen year old and .ang ,usu had
#ecoe a disciple of the )Divine Dragon+ Clan! till &ve
years fro now! ,hi Chen could still ree#er how
#right was the starlight on that night*
On that #right and starry night! the )(ortal Divine
Dragon+ Long Bushi announced two 4oyous things in
that grand hall &lled with ta#les of wine and dishes.
Firstly! he had accepted another intelligence girl as his
disciple. ,econdly! he announced the wedding of his
&rst disciple Long Fei with his second disciple Guo %u"ia.
On that very night! in his cold #ut spatially roo! he had
secretly cry. But fro that day onward! he tried to very
#est to forget that pure love he har#ored.
That was #ecause she had already arried to his ost
respected #ig #rother. Fro then! she had #ecoe his
),ister in law+ and no longer his childhood copanion!
LQ that )Little -rot@g@ ,ister+. Therefore he could only
try to forget this hurt! forever forgot and forgot it
cleanly*
Fro then! he #egan to distant hiself fro her. 3ven
their chats #ecae foral. One day at the training
ground he happened to see her and they were alone.
6e tried to avoid her #ut she stopped hi and asked.
)These days you are always trying to avoid e. (s it
#ecause ( a no longer your Little -rot@g@ ,ister
anyore1+ (n his heart he thought. )%es* %ou are indeed
no longer y Little -rot@g@
,ister.+ But he did not voice it out.
Till now until this oent! they never had the chance
to #e alone with one another. The past #ecae to $ash
in a #link of the eye in his heart.
Hust like any years ago when Guo %u"ia was with hi!
under the in$uence of the perfue! he actually forgot
that she was his ),ister in law+ and turned #ack his
head and unwittingly uttered. )Little -rot@g@ ,ister5+
Although those three words appeared soft #ut was like a
thousand tons
gigantic rock that was cast into the ocean. (t caused
Guo %u"ia deep #lue ocean to react with ripples. 6er
eyes took a glance at ,hi Chen face. The ripples ended
and was replaced #y a ray of oving light 7 .hat was
she thinking in her ind1
But who would know what she really thinks in her heart1
,he 4ust gently reached out her hand and touched ,hi
Chen face and softly said. )%ou have coe thinner*+ hi
Chen did not ove #ut was as Euiet as a stone s tatue
that was engraved
al as his appearances 7 .hat
king now! he could #e heard not dare to look her in the
end*
hen ,hi Chen reached the top! a#ove the ist was a
$atten terrain. And he
k is indeed very strange. Fro is #ecause the peak head
is Guo %u"ia voice*
t was a soft voice and she needed not have to say
aloud for she was already sides his ears.
hi Chen did not dare to turn #ack. Although he har
#ored that wish #ut he
as not a thing to #e seen in his eyes*
he wind! that was even wilder than the wind #elow!
#lew her loose hair to
he lightly sighed and said. )( know that when ( a with
your Big Brother
day at the training ground
d you not even say a word to
uddenly there was a #ig yell #elow. )(s there anyt hing
aiss up there1+ urprised #y the shout! he turned his
head and ie diately touched against uo %u"ia sweet
and #eautiful lips. Both of the di d not ake a sound!
no one
n to the surrounding echoes.
or they could only hear the sound of their #eating
hearts5 uo %u"ia gently said. )Do you ree#er that
there was once upon a tie! hind the anor! there was
an el tree5+ her #reat h was like a sweet aroa of
hi Chen took in a deep #reath and said. )(5hugged you
and want you to
uo %u"ia gently rolled her eyes and said. )%ou wan t e
to #e your new
ed5+
hi Chen said dreaily. )%ou said your age is older than
e and only can #e
uo %u"ia said. )Therefore you hugged e and forced
e. That
uddenly fro the ountains #elow was another #ig s
hout. )Oei! can you all
hi Chen felt hiself awakened #y the shouts #ut su
ddenly a pair of gentle
uo %u"ia gently said. )That tie! ( was e"actly th e
sae as now! #eing
hi Chen said. )But5later you are already arried t o Big
Brother and you
his #ody away nor did he step
#ackwards. (t was #ecause the &re of his youth was
#urning hotly inside his heart.
Guo %u"ia said. )Although ( have arried to your Big
Brother #ut5%ou still do not understand y heart1+ ,hi
Chen asked. )%our heart5%our heart5+
Guo %u"ia said. )( have helped you in all y atters.
,oeties when you eet with diNculties #y Fourth
,ister! ( a the one that helps you to put in the good
words. Do you why that is for1+ )2eet with diNculties
#y Fourth ,ister*+ 6e painfully thought. But he was soon
captivated #y the #eautiful sight in front and dreaily
asked. ).hy1+ Guo %u"ia said. )Because in y heart! (
a still thinking of you. And always treat you as nice as
#efore #ut you did not know it*+ ,hi Chen thought
awhile #efore asking. )Then why did you have to arry
3ldest Brother1+
L>
Guo %u"ia rolled her eyes. )( a older than you and is
your -rot@g@ ,ister.
3ven if ( want to arry you! 2entor 2aster will not
agree*+
,hi Chen sighed. )At &rst ( thought you only want to #e
the wife of the &rst disciple of Divine Dragon Clan and
to take over Ahi4iao 2anor! therefore you arried Big
Brother. Because5#ecause you and Big Brother in
ters of persona and oods! there isn/t any there
seeingly &tted.+ Guo %u"ia siled and said. )3ven
though ( was not a#le to arry you
wonUt not it still #e the
sae1+ ,hi Chen looked dreaily at her for a long tie!
even forgetting to #reath5
At this oent! in this epty plain and the starry skies!
he suddenly found
hiself to #e so close with the stars 7 6e was closer to
the stars than any in the world. ,uddenly he had
another thought. (f all the stars were the eyes of people
and they saw hi with his Big
Brother/s wife so intiate! intiate till there was not
even a single spacing! what then should he do15
,uddenly fro #elow! Long Fei said solenly. )Fourth
,ister! there would dangers a#ove. %ou should have let
e go up &rs t*+ ,uddenly ,hi Chen 4uped with shock
and he oved #ack iediately two eters and at that
single oent! .ang ,usu leapt in front! followed #y
Long Fei at the #ack.
Dnder the starlight! four pair of eyes looked at one
another and everyone looked surprised and stunned.
=aturally ,hi Chen eyes were &lled with shae and
fright as well*
Long Fei said. )Oh you are all on top*+
Guo %u"ia siled and #rushed her long hair. )Of course!
we are on top.
.ould we #e #elow1+
Long Fei swept his eyes around! and saw ,hi Chen
looking frightened and he stood stiWy! #ack facing a
ountain rock! as if he was afraid to topple over. 6is
outh looked like he wanted to say soething #ut
una#le to say a single word and although Guo %u"ia was
siling! her anneris did not look as her usual self
and unnatural. Although he was a frank person #ut
upon seeing ,hi Chen and Guo %u"ia not in their usual
self! he #egan to show signs of suspicious in his heart.
6e asked solenly. ).hat are you all doing1+
Guo %u"ia sunk her face and said. ).hy ask such a
strange Euestion1 .hat do you think we are doing1+
Long Fei was taken a#ack and said. )Hust now when (
was shouting #elow at the foot of the ountain! did you
all not heard e1+
Guo %u"ia answered. ).e have heard*+
Long Fei sighed. ),ince you have heard! why did you all
not answer e1
LB
And ake e so an"ious #elow*+
The caler Guo %u"ia #ecae! the ore ipatience
Long Fei was. (n his heavy sighing! his speech was &lled
with reproach.
Guo %u"ia e"claied. )6ehe.+ And laughed. )%ou are
uddle7headed. But
( a not as uddle7headed as you*+
Long Fei asked. )( a uddle7headed1 (n what sense1+
Guo %u"ia coldly sirked and said. )Do you know that
we are under a dangerous situation1 The eney is
hidden and we are in the open. The eney is strong
and we are weak. And you keep shouting so loud! do
you really want others to know where we are* 6ow can (
#e the sae as you. %ou rushed into things
ong Fei was taken a#ack and lowered his head.
indeed thoughtful*+
hi Chen heart #egan to cal. But his face was stil l
awful. To Guo %u"ia!
he could not iagine a person righteous and #laing
others.
s for Long Fei! he #egan to reproach hiself after taken
a#ack for awhile.
e took a #road stride towards ,hi Chen and e"tende d
his hand said. )( a sorry to you*+ hi Chen heart
skipped a #eat. )Big Brother5you5you in what way
need
ong Fei sighed. )( wronged you 4ust now.+
hi Chen lowered his head and said. )(5+ Copared t o
Guo %u"ia! he
ht face.
ong Fei sighed. )Although ( did not say it in y outh
#ut in y heart! (
dou#ting you.+
hi Chen was stunned. And he felt his war #lood gu
shing to his head.
acing such an honest! frank! apologetic real an!
copared to hi! he felt very
efore he could say. )(/ sorry to you!+ Guo %u"ia had
stepped in #etween
ding aong #rothers! you 4ust
o need for anyone of you to say anything ore*+
ong Fei said. )(ndeed! indeed. ( won/t say anyore ! (
won/t say anyore.+ uddenly he saw soething #ehind
,hi Chen and sudde nly cried out in
oething #ehind hi.
nce again a surprise was sprang upon ,hi Chen as h e
turned his #ody and
f a woan gar#ed in priest
#ody rigid with her left shoulder LF
upward. As for her right hand! it carried a long sword
and it was in a lowered position. 6er face seeed real
and if one were to take 4ust a glance! it
esides the engraved iage! was soe words 7 )Long
Bushi! your internal wer has once again iproved. But
can you #reak th is stance of ine1 (f you can! f not! go
#ack*+ ong Fei took a careful look #efore he #urst out in
a cold laughter. )3ven
can #reak*+
,hi Chen said. )The words sound arrogant. At &rst
glance! this stance looks ordinary #ut could it hide an
e"traordinary stroke1+ .ang ,usu did not even ove
her eyes away and said. )This stance ay look ordinary
#ut ( a sure that it conceal any powerful strokes
#ehind. (t 4ust that at &rst glance! we did not notice*+
Guo %u"ia nodded and said. )(ndeed. The ore ordinary
a stroke is! in fact it is all the ore deadly* All of you
have #een looking for soetie #ut have you saw
anything that is worth noting1+ Long Fei looked again
#efore saying. )The way she lifts her sword! her feet
ust de&nitely position in a attack position. But this
priestess! #oth her legs was together and her feet
fored a )3ight+ characteristic! as if she is preparing to
use soe oveent skills.+ Guo %u"ia said. )That right.
That is the weird part*+
Long Fei said. )And her left shoulder was lowered #ut
her two &ngers inting upward! this is not a way to
counter and d isplay swordplay.+ Guo %u"ia said. )That
right*+
Long Fei looked proud of his deductions and continued.
)Although she is wearing a priestess ro#e #ut the shoes
she is wearing is a an footwear. (t is so ridiculous.+
Guo %u"ia gently siled. )Clothing and swordplay are
not related. This does not count as 5+ Long Fei was
serious and said. )6ow can it not #e considered a weird
part.
(f the attire is iproper! it is also unrighteousness! the
swordplay will also not #e righteous! an iproper
unrighteous swordplay will never defeat eneies and
gain victories*+ Guo %u"ia laughed and said. )Alright!
alright. Let consider you/re5+
Long Fei interrupted. )=aturally ust consider.+
.ang ,usu found herself saying. )An iproper
unrighteous swordplay even though it ay doinate for
a period #ut it will not #e everlasting. Big Brother/s
words! are indeed logical*+ ,hi Chen said. )(ndeed that
is the case. Throughout ancient ties! there have LG
#een any such e"aples. For e"aple! U,outhern ,ea
,wordplayU that is renowned for its viciousness and
nicked ULife ,tealer ,wordU! till today only the nae is
ree#ered #ut not its legacy. Therefore we can
surise that those that wield this type of swordplay in
the past was a#le to doinate for a tie #ecause they
were ore intelligence! had strong internal power #ut
de&nitely not #ecause their swordplay is e"traordinary.
Fourth ,ister words! really5+ Guo %u"ia interrupted.
)6ave you &nished1+
,hi Chen was taken a#ack. But Guo %u"ia e"plained. )At
this oent! ( really don/t understand why you all have
the ood for idol chats.+ ,hi Chen lowered his head.
Guo %u"ia suddenly siled and said. )(f you want to
chat! there will #e a tie for it in the future. .hy pick
this tie1+ .ang ,usu $ushed with red and lowered her
head.
Guo %u"ia looked at her and laughed. ).ith the
e"ception of these two ints that Big Brother pointed
out5+ ong Fei said. )Three points*+ uo %u"ia laughed
awhile and continued. ).ith the e"ception of these
three ints! did any of you o#serve anything else1+
,hi Chen lifted his head and although he was looking at
the picture #ut his eyes were a #lank! he did not found
anything aiss.
.ang ,usu softly said. )( think the ost iportant part
is that the woan/s eyes are closed. (f there is a &ght! it
doesn/t see logical for one to close their eye1+ ,he did
not lift her head. (t seeed that she had already
o#served it #ut did not have the chance to speak*
Long Fei sighed. )(ndeed Fourth ,ister is uch ore
attentive*+
Guo %u"ia said. )That is right. 3arlier ( found it the
weirdest part. And it so weird till it akes no sense. But
on further analysis! it ake great sense to have her
eyes closed and it is also the ost deadliest part in her
swordplay*+ hi Chen and Long Fei asked together. ).hy
is that so1+ uo %u"ia e"plained. )This stance fro her
swordpla y is as otionless as
tionless to counter otion.
veryone in the -ugilistic Fraternity know that our
2entor 2aster/s U6eavenly ragon ,eventeen ,trokesU! is
the ost fearsoe in a ttacking and diNcult to #lock
swordplay! especially the last four stances! which has
even ore changes and ;;ling. ,oe people can/t even
#lock a single str oke*+ hi Chen said. )Therefore now
she closed her eyes! she canUt see the ;;ling swordplay
and her heart #ecoe even caler ...) uo %u"ia
nodded. )That is right. But that is #ecau se her inner
strength has
ce of countering 4ust #y
ong Fei clapped his hands and said. )(ndeed! indee d. (
was thinking of
t to induce her into attacking e. (f she shifted her
sword positioning! then ( will attack with a stroke fro
Ascending Cloud BreakerU to #reak her defense stance.
But since she closes her
d Tiger! Cloud DragonV
hi Chen said! )3ven if we don/t use a da;;ling sta nce!
fro the )6eavenly ragon ,eventeen ,trokes+! there is
a stroke that c an #reak her stance*+ uo %u"ia said. )Do
you ean that UCloud Breaker Fo ur ,trokesU! the &rst
avenU1+
hi Chen said! )(ndeed* Although her sword can prot ect
her on her left and
But there will #e an opening
erchange it with the seventh stroke of )Ascending Cloud
Breaker+! it not diNcult to #reak her stance.+
uo %u"ia siled. )Third Brother roas the -ugilist ic
Fraternity for not
ills have iproved #y leaps and #ounds.+
ong Fei said! )(n another two years! surely you wi ll #e
even #etter than
hi Chen nodded his head in appreciation.
uo %u"ia said. )(f you use these two strokes )=int h
6eaven+ and U2oon istur#ance! ,hooting ,tarU! although
it is ipressi ve and sure #ut the feint is
internal power as you! and
4ust change the sword stance a little! it will #lock your
sword stance and it will #ecoe a contest #etween who
has the stronger internal power. (t will not #e a contest
to see whose swordplay is #etter and will lose its
original intention*+ ,hi Chen lowered his head and
thought deeply. And #orne the ark of respect*
Long Fei asked. )Then what do you think what stances
we should use to
Guo %u"ia siled. )(f one is to defeat the opponent and
hope to win! one ust &rst know how any deadly
stances that one single stance has hidden. And the
ore ordinary a stance looks! the ore changes it is
a#le to display. This is the undenia#le ace in
swordplay #ut too any people forget a#out it*+ ,he
said it slowly! as she wanted to let the others to a#sor#
it and to #e a#le to understand the logic #ehind it.
,he saw .ang ,usu lifted her head and listened
intensely.
LL Guo %u"ia laughed awhile and said. )This reasoning
is very o#vious. (n the ultitude of all atters! nothing
can #e copared to siplicity. For e"aple! if a scholar
is to write 4ust a word! if he 4ust write a )6eng+ 8(t can
ean unruly or hori;ontal9 character! the ne"t
character he is going to write! no one will #e a#le to
guess. That is #ecause fro one word )6eng+ it can #e
added to for any other
a UBao GaiU! or UCao TouU! then the ne"t words he can
write will #ecoe narrow! and others ay &nd it easier
to guess.
.hen he has written half a sentence! then he can no
longer change and write other words. Then others will
naturally try to ake a guess and guess it*+ Long Fei!
,hi Chen and .ang ,usu were &lled with adiration as
she continued. )(t is the sae as &ghting with another.
(t is ta#oo to keep using the sae strokes again and
again nor can you use your fullest strength. (t follows
the sae reasoning*+ ong Fei sighed and said. )This
logic although ( ha ve known it #ut ( can
ain! ( #egan to understand eed Euoted in a very
e"cellent
uo %u"ia siled. )The stance that was engraved on this
ountain rock! is
nly and akes us wonder how
how any stances it hid! so
UCao TouU*
uo %u"ia nodded and laughed. )That is right! ( say the
wrong word. (s a Cao TouU. (f it is a U6engU! it cannot #e
considered a stance*+ ong Fei and ,hi Chen e"changed
glances for awhile #efore Long Fei said.
hi Chen said! )(ndeed*+ And #oth of the laughed.
uo %u"ia said! )Fourth ,ister indeed is sarter th an the
#oth of you.+
is uch5+
uo %u"ia laughed and said! )%ou do not need to pra ise
e. ( ask you! did
one stance hide1+ ( do not know uch
ent stances*+
he swept her glances at Long Fei and ,hi Chen who
was looking half7lieving as they listened.
uo %u"ia asked. ).hich seven stances1+
she is using any ed into .udang Clan! fro the
e call UTotal O#livionU5+
uo %u"ia said! )That is right. (f the sword point oved
toward the left and
ong Fei narrowed his eye#rows and nodded.
t up to the left! it will #e
0eturning Dance of the Gentle .indU fro Diancang
Clan. (f her wrist were to
d stance U0eturning .ind
,wordplayU! a stroke that can attack and defend call
U-eacock ,preading its TailU*+
.hen she appeared $ustered as she tried to say it all in
one #reath*
Guo %u"ia siled. )(t is alright for you can say it slowly.+
.ang ,usu took in a deep #reath and said! )Other than
that! that one stroke can5can5#e change5change
into5+ Long Fei asked. )Can #e changed into what1+
Dnder the starlight! .ang ,usu #eautiful face looked
painful and confused.
,hi Chen asked in fright. )Fourth ,ister! are you5you5
alright1+
.ang ,usu took in a deep ore #reath and she slowly
#ecae restored her calness. )( a alright! 4ust54ust
that y chest suddenly feel painful. =ow ( feel &ne*+ ,hi
Chen reached out to wipe his sweat fro his forehead.
(t was #ecause 4ust now he felt so an"ious that he #roke
into cold sweat.
Guo %u"ia rolled her eyes and laughed Euestioning.
)And the other four strokes1+ .ang ,usu continued.
)That one stroke can #e changed into Tianshan Clan
fro UTriple Divine ,wordplayU! a stroke call U,preading
ConfusionU and Junlun Clan fro UHade Carrier
,wordplayU! a stroke call UHade TidalU. ,haolin Clan!
UDeonic Divine ,wordplayU a stroke U0eversal of
=atureU and in the past there was
UTriple Flower ,wordanU! he left #ehind his UTriple
Flower ,wordplayU! a stroke call U,ei;ing the -eachU. )
Although her face looked cal #ut her eyes looked
terri#le as though she was unwilling to say out what she
had 4ust said #ut was #eing forced to.
Long Fei sighed. )Fourth ,ister! ( really can/t tell that
your artial art knowledge is so profound. ( guess that
#efore you have #een accepted #y 2entor 2aster! you
have already learned Euite a lot of artial art skills*+
.ang ,usu turned ashen and uttered. )=o5( didn/t5+
Long Fei asked. )%ou didn/t1 ( don/t #elieve. (f you did
not! how is that ( cannot see fro this stance! how
any changes can it evolve1+ 6e looked at Guo %u"ia
and asked. )Can you tell1+
Guo %u"ia laughed and shook her head. )( did not too. (
can only tell that it can #e evolved into .udang Clan/s
Total O#livion fro the =inth -alace Continuous
,wordplay! ,haolin Clan/s 0eversal of =ature fro
Deonic Divine MT ,wordplay. As for the other &ve
changes! ( was not a#le to tell.+
,he continued. )Although ( can tell that single stroke
ay hide ore than two strokes. But UTriple Flower
,wordplayU! UHade Carrier ,wordplayU all these swordplay
( have never seen #efore. As for UTriple ,wordplayU!
U0eturning Dance of the Gentle .indU all these
swordplay! although ( have seen #efore #ut ( a not
failiar with its strokes. Therefore how it evolve!
naturally ( a una#le to tell.+ Long Fei sunk his face and
looked at .ang ,usu. And he slowly phrased word #y
word to her. )All these swordplay! where did you learn
fro1+ Guo %u"ia laughed and said. )( a wondering as
well*+
,hi Chen looked in concern for .ang ,usu #ut he could
tell fro her face! she was hiding soe secrets*
Guo %u"ia rolled her eyes and tried to contain her sile.
).hen Fourth
,ister was accepted as disciple! ( was already feeling
strange. Big Brother! do you ree#er who
recoend Fourth ,ister in1+
Long Fei replied. )(t is the head of the 0ed Flag 3scort
Agency fro the northern si"th province! ,ia
Ahongtian*+
Guo %u"ia said. )That is right. But Old ,enior ,ia did
not reveal her #ackground and only say she is the
daughter of a #oso friend. Our 2entor 2aster! he is a
trusting person! therefore he did not ask for her
#ackground.+
Although she carried a siling face #ut it was a
alicious sile. And she looked fro tie to tie at ,hi
Chen and then at .ang ,usu.
.ang ,usu #ecae even ore paled. 3ven her &ngers
were shaking.
Guo %u"ia contained her sile and said. )All these years
we have #een living like a faily and like real #rothers
and sisters. But Fourth ,ister! under this situation
today! however ( cannot #ut5+ .ang ,usu suddenly
interrupted. )3ven though ( was not a#le to arry you
won/t not it still #e the sae1+
Guo %u"ia and ,hi Chen suddenly turned ashen. And
was shocked.
,hi Chen unwittingly took a step #ackwards.
Long Fei pu;;led. )Fourth ,ister! what did you 4ust say1
.ang ,usu siled and said. )=othing. (t 4ust that (
unwittingly5+
Guo %u"ia laughed and said. ),he did not say
anything*+ And walked towards .ang ,usu #ut .ang
,usu took two steps #ackward. Long Fei was
#ewildered. ).hat are the two of you doing*+
Guo %u"ia suddenly laughed softly. )Look! ( a really
uddle7headed.
There is far ore iportant things left to do and we are
chatting here. As for
Fourth ,ister #ackground! even 2entor 2aster did not
ask and feel assured. ,o why should we worry1 Divine
Dragon Clan has no rule that stops anyone who already
knows other fors of artial arts fro entering. 3ven if
she have learn MQ other fors of artial arts! so what
does it atter1+ Long Fei said. )( never say it atter #ut
5+
Guo %u"ia furrowed and said. ).hat do you still want to
say. (f Fourth
,ister has a du#ious #ackground! #ase on the estee of
the 3scort head of the 0ed
Flag! how will he introduce Fourth ,ister to 2entor
2aster1+
Long Fei said. )But5+
Guo %u"ia said. )But what1 Let hurry and &nd 2entor
2aster*+ And hold
.ang ,usu #y her hand and walked in strides away*
,hi Chen sighed secretly. 6e looked trou#led for he
knew that .ang ,usu had overheard his conversation
with Guo %u"ia. At this oent when he looked at the
#ack view of .ang ,usu! he felt his heart weighed #y a
thousand ton of heavy rock.
Only Long Fei who was righteous failed to see the
alicious in their havior. 6e looked #ewildered and
asked. )Third Br other! what is going on1+ ,hi Chen
lowered his head and said. )( do not know as well.+ 6e
had no courage to face his frank -rot@g@ Brother.
Long Fei wondered awhile then laughed suddenly. )(
really do not understand what going on #etween the
girls. =ever ind! ( shall not #e #other anyore.+ 6e
laughed a few ties and said. )Third Brother! let e tell
you. (t is st to #e single* (f you get involved in girl att
er! it will always ean trou#le.+ ,hi Chen after listening
to his forthright laughter! he felt respectful #ut at the
sae ashaed. 6e let down his guard only with his
-rot@g@ BrotherUs laughter #ut he felt even ore
ashaed*
Guo %u"ia held .ang ,usu/s hand till they ade a
turning after a ountain rock. ,he suddenly halted her
oveents and pulled .ang ,usu to the #ack of the
ountain rock.
.ang ,usu asked. ),ister in law! what is the eaning of
this1+
Guo %u"ia coldly laughed awhile #efore saying. )Do you
really think ( do not know what you are planning1+
.ang ,usu said. ),ister in law! what are you saying1 (
don/t understand*+
Although she tried to force a sile #ut in the presence
of this ),ister in law+! soehow she could not shake
away her fear. (t was as though she was facing her real
elder #rother...
Guo %u"ia rolled her eyes and said. )Once we are down
the ountain! ( have things to talk to you*+ .ang ,usu
said. )Alright*+ ,uddenly she saw Long Fei and ,hi Chen
hurried steps.
Long Fei asked. ).hat are the two of you doing here1+
Guo %u"ia laughed and said. )Can/t sisters #e left alone
to whisper soe MS ush words1+ ,uddenly Long Fei
said aloud in surprise. )There are words on top as well*+
and continued. )Third Brother! coe and have a look*
The words written on top read. )Long Bushi! if you can
only tell that the stance has only seven changes. (t #est
that you turned #ack*+ Long Fei was surprised. )Alas!
that stance has ore than seven changes*+
,hi Chen walked #esides Long Fei and started reading.
)Total O#livion!
0eversal of =ature! Hade Tidal5These are the four types
of changes that Fourth
,ister had entioned.V
Long Fei took in a deep #reath and said. )( don/t #elieve
that such a siple stance can hide ore than seven
changes and that there are others too*+ 6is eyes caught
soe words #elow. As those words were essy and not
easy to #e noticed! only now had he noticed it.
Guo %u"ia softly e"claied. )(sn/t it 2entor 2aster/s
handwriting1+
.ang ,usu softly said. )That right*+
The four of the #egan to look at each other and then
started to read the words.
)The sword is the priary! the leg as au"iliary! the
orthodo" swordplay! the unusual kick techniEue. To
#reak this stance! the only way is to go against the
$ow*+ There was another essy line #elow. )Although
that stance of yours ay #e e"traordinary. But that was
all #ased on the intricacy upon the left shoulder and
that strange shoe on your leg. %ou really think ( cannot
tell! haha! haha5+ Long Fei laughed as well. )6aha!
haha5.hat do you think. The intricacy rt of that stance
lies on that pair of strange sh oe. And you say that it is
unrelated to swordanship*+ 6e looked e"treely
proud.
,hi Chen looked in #ewilderent and uttered. )To
#reak this stance! the only way is to #e go against the
$ow*56ow do we e"plain UAgainst the FlowU*+ Guo %u"ia
took a glance at Long Fei #efore her eyes rolled and
glanced at
,hi Chen who continued. )All these theories on the
intricacies of artial arts! even if we are to think for
three days and nights! we ay not #e a#le to think of a
ong Fei said. )But (5+
uo %u"ia said. )3ven if you have said correctly #y
guessing #ut do you
ong Fei was stunned.
Guo %u"ia continued. )There is one ore suspicious
point #ut all of you did not even noticed*+ Long Fei
asked. ).hat is it1
Guo %u"ia pointed at the words and asked. )Can you all
tell how these M> words are written1+ ,hi Chen looked
dou#tful and said. )(t is #y &nger*+
Guo %u"ia said. )That is right*+
Long Fei asked. ).hat is so strange a#out it. Our
2entor 2aster &nger strength is enough to grind rock to
powder*+ Guo %u"ia coldly laughed awhile and asked.
).hat a#out you1+
Long Fei said. )( a not a#le to.+
Guo %u"ia said. )After 2entor 2aster reduced his
internal power #y seventy percent! won/t his internal
power #e the sae as yours1+ Long Fei clapped his
hands. )True! true. .hen 2entor 2aster writes those
words! his internal power ust have fully recovered.
This is indeed a strange thing and indeed worthy for us
to ponder5But at this tie and place! who will help hi
to release his accupoints1+ Guo %u"ia sighed and
added. )The duel at 6uashan is norally an ordinary
aCair. Before ( reached the ountain! ( was thinking
that although there ay #e soe risks involved #ut
de&nitely not this ysterious and crowded with secrecy.
But once ( reached the ountain! ( discovered that
every single atter is out of e"pectations. ( afraid there
isn/t any past records of any duels that can #e stranger
than this*+ ,he rolled her eyes #efore adding. )That %e
aiden tries to use nuerous ethods so that our
2entor 2aster will reduce his internal power. And
2entor 2aster even agreed even though it is soething
that never happened in the
-ugilistic Fraternity #efore. And that strange priest that
risks his life to steal an epty coNn akes the entire
thing even ore ysterious. (n y heart ( already feel
so uneasy #ut it turned out to #e even stranger the
ore we try to unravel.
Therefore it set e thinking that this 6uashan duel!
surely it is hiding any secrets and any plots. 2ay#e
it is even planned #y any people for a long tie and
they set a a#ush to trap 2entor 2aster using Danfeng
%e :iu#ai as a #ait.
All of you think carefully5+
Before she had &nished! Long Fei looked like he was
a#out to spring. ,he halted hi and said. ).hat are you
doing1+ Long Fei slowed down and turned #ack his head
and said. ),ince that is the case! even if we stand here
and discuss for three days and nights! it will #e
pointless. Let hurry to aid 2entor 2aster. =o wonder he
says you are intelligent and #rilliant! #ut a pity you say
too uch and not uch of an action*+ Guo %u"ia turned
ashen and looked stunned while .ang ,usu said. )Big
Brother! wait for e*+ as she sprang three eters5
,hi Chen was slower and took a glance at Guo %u"ia
#efore he too sprang forward as well.
MB
Guo %u"ia looked at the fro the #ack view and
laughed coldly awhile.
Once her laugh ceased! she too run after the*
Dne"pectedly! Long Fei halted his oveents for he
saw that seven! eight eter ahead! there was
soething. (t was another portrait of a priestess
engraved on the ountain rock. But her stance was
now changed* .hat used to #e a
defensive stance had now changed to a oCensive
stance. .hat used to #e a rigid #ody had now changed
to a posture that looked like she was a#out to spring
anytie. 6er left hand wielded a sword while her right
hand carried the sca##ard. And the words #esides her
read. )Long Bushi! even if you can #reak the defensive
stance 4ust now #ut can you #reak the oCensive stance
now1+ But he 4ust took a few glances and sprang past
the ountain rocks. Besides the words there was soe
ore words.
,hi Chen coldly laughed awhile and said. )Again the
sae old trick*+ Long Fei said aloud. ).hat the point of
looking1+ And he again hastened his pace.
Guo %u"ia ustered her vital energies and sprang
#esides hi and asked in a low voice. ).hy did you
treat e like that 4ust now1+ Long Fei looked stunned.
,he added. )(n front of Third Brother and Fourth ,ister!
you should at least give e soe face*+ Long Fei said.
)(n front of the! you too treat e the5+ 6e sighed
deeply and changed his tact and said. )( feel an"ious
inside. Don/t #lae e.+ Guo %u"ia elancholy sighed
awhile as though she wanted to say soething #ut she
saw another rock in front. (t was another portrait of a
priestess and it was destroyed and its pieces had fallen
to the ground.
Long Fei and Guo %u"ia looked at one another and the
words on its sides were sashed to #its.
Long Fei Euestioning asked. )2entor 2aster5+
Guo %u"ia said. )That is right. 3"cept for 2entor 2aster!
who else have this level of internal power.+ Long Fei
asked solenly. ).hy did 2entor 2aster5can it #e that
2entor
2aster is una#le to #reak this stroke1+
Guo %u"ia sighed and shook her head. 6owever they
sprang ahead and a few ten of eters away there was
another rock that was #locking the. On top on the
words were the words )(! Long Bushi has #een here*+
written with his &ngers.
But at the #otto! there was another line of words.
)=ever turn #ack*+
The words at the top and #otto were diCerent. One
written #y &ngers! the another engraved #y a #lade.
Long Fei shouted and raised #oth his hands to strike
against the rocks and in a shattering sound! send the
soe rocks shattering #ut he was knocked #ack three
MF steps. Although in -ugilistic Fraternity! he was
renowned as )(ron 6ero+ #ut he was after all ade of
$esh and #lood.
Guo %u"ia sighed softly. )%our teper is e"actly the
sae as 2entor
2aster*+ And she e"tended her hand to help hi up.
)But you ust know! your internal force is not the sae
as hi*+ Long Fei appeared ore ve"ed and he #roke
loose fro Guo %u"ia/s grip and raised his legs to kick
the rock. This kick shattered ore of the rock. ,hi Chen
and .ang ,usu said together in concern. )Big Brother!
what are you doing1+ Guo %u"ia said coldly. )(t #est that
you save soe of your strength to kick the stoach of
your opponent. (t #etter than kicking this rock*+ Long
Fei turned #ack his head and said. )%ou5%ou5+ 6e was
so angry that he was not a#le to say anything*
,hi Chen added. ),ister in law! Big Brother/s teper is
always like this5+
Guo %u"ia laughed coldly awhile and walked ahead of
the.
Long Fei said. )%ou5+ 6e was interrupted #y a cry fro
Guo %u"ia #ehind the ountain rock. .ithout &nishing
his words! he iediately dashed ahead.
.ang ,usu eyed ,hi Chen for awhile and added. )Big
Brother is good to everyone! especially ,ister in law5+
,hi Chen reddened and alost could not lift his head*
Behind the ountain rock! there was a fork and at the
side of the fork was a #a#oo hut*
Long Fei hurried past Guo %u"ia who uttered. )( afraid
2entor 2aster is no longer5+ Before she could &nished!
Long Fei had hurried past her and pushed the
door opened and shouting at the tie! )2entor
2aster*+ And he entered the #a#oo hut.
,hi Chen was taken #y surprised and he cried out
#ehind hi. )Big
Brother5+ And he too was a#out to rush inside when
Guo %u"ia caught hi #y his sleeves and said. ).ait
awhile*+ .ang ,usu said. ).hat are we waiting for! if
Big Brother is in danger! you won/t even go inside1+
This usually gentle and deure girl now sounds anger
4udging #y the tone of her voice. ,he did not even took
a glance at Guo %u"ia and rushed into the #a#oo
hunt5 Long Fei stood unoving inside. The #a#oo hut
was eptied of anyone.
But the strange thing was! there was actually &ve
shining pearls! four closed doors! three trace of fresh
#lood! two footprints and a set of furniture in this epty
hut*
MG The &ve shining pearls lit the ceiling while the four
doors all looked diCerently. The door that Long Fei
entered was the sallest and towards the end was the
#iggest closed door. And now he was facing it and a old
furniture* But the furniture was in a #ad condition with
only a sall part still intact and the three traces of
#lood and two footprints were seen #esides it.
Long Fei #roke into a cold sweat as he #egan to think
a#out this #a#oo hut and everything that could
possi#le happen inside. (t was so ysterious and the
three trace of #lood further shrouded it with even ore
secrets and even looked horri&c.
Long Fei was oentarily stunned #efore he opened
the door to the left! and it revealed a passage down the
ountain.
.ang ,usu opened the door to the right and revealed
another passage down the ountain.
Although these two passage ways looked the sae #ut
its wide was diCerent.
Long Fei #egan to think. )These left and right passage
way ust #e the route indicated #y the rock when we
passes through. Although there is one destination
rson in the #a#oo hut wanted to use this opportunity
to test 2entor 2aster/s artial art skills. Once 2entor
2aster entered this #a#oo hut! he will
iediately #e attacked upon5+
Long Fei was a straightforward person in thoughts and
deed #ut he was not stupid. Although he was careless
with things #ut he was not rough. Certain things he 4ust
could not #other to ponder over it only.
ow he was set thinking and his ood grew so#er an d
heavy. )(f the person in the #a#oo hut is Danfeng %e
:iu#ai! 4udging fro the relationship #etween the #oth
of the and her status and artial arts in -ugilistic
Fraternity! it seeed unlikely that she will a#ush
2entor 2aster. But why then she wants to
not Danfeng %e :iu#ai! who will it #e1 And fro the
looks of this old furniture! she ust have rested in this
#a#oo hut for Euite soe tie5+
e tried to ponder over the heads or tails of this ystery
#ut was una#le to
the #iggest door5
uo %u"ia pointed at .ang ,usu #ack view and laughe d
awhile and softly
+
hi Chen said. )(f Big Brother knows a#out it5+ 6is voice
was shaken and
uo %u"ia added. )-eople that know too uch! will u
sually invite disaster.+
hi Chen eyed her and sensed her alevolent air and felt
a chill down his
Guo %u"ia turned her head around and said word #y
word slowly. )A ( still your ),ister in law+ now1+ ,hi
Chen lowered his head and said. )(5( a terri#ly
afraid5+ 6e was shaking all over.
Guo %u"ia suddenly laughed and gently said. ).hat are
you afraid of. Tell you the truth! you do not need to #e
afraid of anything. Although she knows a lot
hi Chen said! )But5+
uo %u"ia siled #roadly and added. )To tell you th e
truth! she is hiding
tie56eng! heng*+ Although an aura of alevolent air.
hi Chen looked idiocy at her siling face and his heart
did not know if he
uddenly there was a cry fro .ang ,usu inside the
#a#oo hut*
uo %u"ia ceased her siles and said. )LetUs go*+ A nd
dashed inside the #oo hut.
hen they reached the inside and they saw a #ony gr een
hand clawing
#ottoless ravine. And the e would have dropped down
ed with hatred*
uo %u"ia asked. ).ho5who is he1+ ong Fei! ,hi Chen!
Guo %u"ia! .ang ,usu looked at the terri#le face! his
! Long Fei sighed. )6e is
hi Chen #ent down to e"aines his hand! which was
cold and rigid. And
ready dead*+
ong Fei lowered hiself to grip the corpse shoulde r and
dragged hi up. ut the corpse hand was &rly on the
door and afte r soe eCorts! Long Fei
hori;ontally on the ground.
he corpse was a thin an and he did not look old. At
ost around thirty
ong Fei sighed and said. )( wonder who this an is .+ uo
%u"ia coldly added. ),earch his #ody! and see i f we can
&nd any ssessions*+ ong Fei/s eyes were wide opened
as he asked. ).hy1 + uo %u"ia said. )Fro his
possessions! ay#e we can &nd out his identity*+ he
said it in such a cal anner that it looked li ke it was
the right thing to do.
ong Fei turned ashen and rose up and looked steadi ly
at Guo %u"ia and
hatred e"ists #etween us.
ven though he ay #e y eney! we should not intru
de his #ody after he had
entire life #ecause he wants to lend soe #enevolent to
the 2artial Fraternity and upheld soe righteousness.
ow can we go against the principles of 2entor 2ast er
and did such an
d &nished! his eyes were as
uo %u"ia siled! turned #ack her head and said. )A
lright! up to you*+ And
.ang ,usu was standing #esides the door and when
she looked at Long
Fei/s face! she felt very respectful*
,hi Chen coughed twice and said! )Fro the clues of
this traces! 2entor
2aster ust have passed through here. Take this pair of
footprints for e"aple! it even look like 2entor 2aster.
(f 2entor 2aster internal force has #een regained! then
the footprint that we have discovered #elow the
ountain ust #e ost
.here did 2entor 2aster go
now1+ 6e seeed to #e uttering to hiself and yet
asking everyone. But no one had the answers to his
Eueries.
,hi Chen added. )This place altogether have three
traces of #lood. ( think there is ore than one person
that are wounded. But fro this dead corpse! there
aren/t any traces of #lood to #e seen. Therefore who is
the wounded person1 And the one that in$ict the
wound! who is the one15+ ,hi Chen heart was in a
wave of confusion. All those feelings that seeed to
overwhel hi as he wanted to say the word that
everyone was asking too in their hearts.
Long Fei lifted his head and looked at ,hi Chen. )Third
Brother. %ou don/t have to say it out. Big Brother! (5a
feeling very confused5+ .ang ,usu elancholy sighed.
)Big Brother! actually this person5+
Long Fei said solenly. )Don/t*+
.ang ,usu softly sighed. )But for the sake of 2entor
2aster/s wherea#outs5+ Long Fei thundered. )Hust
#ecause it is for our 2entor 2aster! all the ore we
cannot do anything that cause hi to feel ashaed and
uneasy.+ 6e sighed. )Fourth ,ister! you ust know that
although any things you can do without anyone
knowing #ut it will weighted upon your self7conscious
and even will cause
deep regrets for life. At present! there are any evil
doers that are #ecause when they do evil! they hope
that no one will know a#out it and not ask their
conscious if it is shaeful. Fourth ,ister! you and ( coe
fro a righteous clan! so how can we MM
do anything that is against our conscious*+ 6is voice
was slow and deep! it was as though he was also
lecturing everyone while talking to ,usu.
,hi Chen eyes looked clouded and his hands were
shaking. And he felt his adrenaline rushing to his head.
)Big Brother! (5( have soething to say to you*
(5actually5V
Guo %u"ia suddenly turned around and although her
eyes seeed aCected #ut her e"pression was as cal
as ever.
,hi Chen stepped #ack and his head was lowered even
ore. 6is eyes looked #lur and the guilty feeling in his
heart caused hi una#le to lift his head and una#le to
face .ang ,usu*
.ang ,usu e"pressions looked even ore painful than
hi and aroused. For deep inside her heart! she hid
soething that was even guiltier than he did.
Following Long Fei speech! there were two steady tears
$owing fro her eyes*
Finally she cried out and Long Fei was stunned. )Fourth
,ister! why did you cry1+ .ang ,usu wiped her tears
with her hands and painfully cried aloud. )Big
Brother! ( a sorry to you. ,orry to 2entor 2aster5+
,he suddenly pointed at the corpse on the ground.
)This person! ( do know hi and there are any ore
ople ( also know as well. And there are any othe r
things that ( know too5+ Long Fei furrowed and asked.
)Fourth ,ister! what do you want to say. Feel free to talk
to Big Brother.+ .ang ,usu suddenly stopped crying
and walked step #y step towards Long
Fei*
Long Fei on seeing that she looked paled and her eyes
were in a #lur and looked possessed. 6e felt
disheartened and asked. )Fourth ,ister! you5sit down
&rst and cal yourself*+ ,hi Chen was taken a#ack to
see her losing her noral self while Guo %u"ia seeed
she was panicking fro her eyes5 .ang ,usu said
slowly. )Big Brother! do you know that y entire faily
is
2entor 2aster/s sworn eneies and we canUt wait to kill
hi until we are satis&ed.
The reason why ( 4oined the Divine Dragon Clan! is to
avenge y entire clan on the (ortal Divine Dragon*
And y surnae is not .ang! and not even nae ,usu.
( a Gu %i 6ong and the descendant of the 6eartless
,word Gu Iiaotian who was wounded #y the sword of
the Divine Dragon*+ 3ven #efore she had &nished! she
had already cru#led onto the #lood stained ground
and in that instant she &nally reoved the #urden that
she had carried! that thousand ton rock that weighed
upon her conscious was &nally reoved. 6er heart
could not #ear the #urden nor endured it! &nally she
#roke down and cried uncontrolla#ly*
QTT But this #ig rock that weighed a thousand ton
#egan to weigh upon ,hi Chen and Guo %u"ia/s heart*
,hi Chen could not #elieve that this weak and ost
deure )Fourth ,ister+ would #ear such a heavy
#urden. ,he #ore the heavy #urden of hiding her
identity as a ),py+. 6e could not #elieve that the one
that treated 2entor 2aster the #est! and closest to hi
and the )Fourth ,ister+ that 2entor 2aster ost doted
on! was
lthough Guo %u"ia had guessed she was hiding her #
ackground #ut never
have the courage to reveal her secret out*
uo %u"ia had wanted to use this secret to #lackai l her.
But now the only
. )(f she could say out her secret1+
nly Long Fei looked very cal. (t was an une"pecte d
reaction coing
%ihong/s side. 6e sighed o anger or inciteent. 6e only
ut this deep sigh only ade Gu %ihong felt even o re
painful in her heart. or she had painfully felt Long Fei
gentleness and it was a great shae upon
of love.
he painfully cried. )3ver since forty years ago when y
grandfather returned
and he passed away. 2y pitiful father could not endure
this shock and slowly #ecoe cra;ed. 6e would sit
down
d! did nothing! say nothing he died. )(f only y! that
er #y a little5+ ( #een hearing the sae words until y
father passed away. 3very tie ( heard it! y heart will
haking as she said.
ong Fei only lowered his head and listened.
uo %u"ia wanted to say soething #ut was stopped # y
Long Fei. (t was as
orries.
forty years and cause .e can only #ear with it the
whole tie as we know deeply that )(ortal Divine
Dragon+ artial art skills! are already unparalleled in
the world*+ ,he added. )Tie passed #ut till we cannot
think of a fail7safe revenge plot.
Therefore! our hatred grew deeper as tie passed. (t
was so painful to endure that one year see like three
years. 2y father and other lived like that painfully and
wasted their lives and they had never in their entire
lives! laughed heartily for even QTQ
once*+
Tears $owed fro her eyes as she added. )A person that
never laugh in his entire life! a person that never
e"perience #enevolent love! and only hatred. .hat a
frightening and painful thing to have*+ he Long Fei
sighed deeply in concern.
he cried. ).hen father and other died! that tie (
was still very young.
he only one dependent ( have is y #ig #rother. Bu t
half a year later! y #rother suddenly went away.
3veryday ( will sit #y the chrysantheu $owers which
y
That tie ( had already felt the sadness and pain of y
deceased father. Therefore! although ( never learn how
to
ong Fei was shaking in his head. A child that was living
in a faily that
Long Fei sighed again*
u %ihong e"claied! )One year later! #rother retur ned.
6e #rought #ack a
! #ut their looks and attire were all so diCer. Fro their
speech and tone! they are all not fro one place. But
they all know artial art skills! although there were
diCerences in their strengths #ut all were ore or less
the sae. Brother did not introduce the to e #ut
instead
tinuous days! they did not
pear. During that three days! they talked over a ny
things and also drunk any
er cries seeingly weakened and her voice slowly #
ecoing noral #ut
ainful eories of the past*
e and run to the door to n! soeone in the roo had
heard e and the door was opened all of a sudden. A
tall and thin an stood #y the door.
is face was green and pale. ( was taken a#ack and was
a#out to turn and run. Hust when y #ody started to
ove! he caught e uch like lightning.+ ong Fei
uttered. )Can he #e the only descendant o f Junlun
Clan! UCloud reaker 6andU! one of the new #atch of
young swords en1+ u %ihong replied! )That tie ( only
feel that his hands were like iron. (f
#een #roken. Later ( coe to 6is father too was
defeated #y
fe. =ot only hi #ut in that
ts of the eneies of U(ortal
ivine DragonU* Although they were scattered all ove r!
and did not know one
all*+
ong Fei thought. )Fro the looks of it! her #rothe r is a
resourceful person.
ut why there isn/t any news of hi in -ugilistic F
raternity1+ S u %ihong said! )They discussed for three
days and decided a few ost
to send e to the5 Divine
ragon Clan to onitor U(ortal Divine DragonU ove
ents! secretly trained in
e5+
uo %u"ia suddenly said as she stared. )Once an opp
ortunity arose and
hi Chen felt heaviness crowded his head as he look ed
at Gu %ihong and
ght*+
uo %u"ia said sternly. )The sin of #etrayal to one Us
2entor 2aster! cannot forgiven. .hy should we allow
these type of peop le to live in the world for1+
,he leapt forward! and raised her hand* ,he had long
la#ored the thought of silencing her! therefore this
strike was not only as swift as the wind #ut also long
#een prepared*
But une"pectedly #efore she could hit her! Long Fei
suddenly shouted.
),top*+ Guo %u"ia was surprised and oved half a step
#ack and angrily asked.
)Big Brother! what is the eaning of this5+ Gu %ihong
did not even lift her head and added. ),ister in law!
today ( have revealed all y secrets out and ( a
preparing to die. ,ister in law you shouldn/t have #een
so ipatient*+ Although she was still feeling sad #ut her
voice was steadily #ecoing caler.
),ince ( a una#le to #e &lial to y parents! nor can (
uphold loyalty to y nevolent teacher/s clan. Dnder this
circustance! e"cept for death! ( have no
ly treat e very well #ut the y heart. For ore than
once! ( feel like telling hi everything fro head to tail
#ut5+
he sighed and added. )But ( can never forget the look of
y father #efore
uo %u"ia said sternly. )All these years! ( don/t # elieve
you did not do
peech seeed to push one to a
rner. (f words could kill! then Gu %ihong would h ave
died this very instant.
ut Gu %ihong did not lift her head as she continue d. )All
these years! (
terest of the Clan. 2ore than
the essences of his artial art skills! to y #rother or to
another person that he sent*+
uo %u"ia coldly hued and said. )Anything ore1+ u
%ihong said. )This 6uashan eet is actually a pl oy fro
y #rother and have already known as well.+ uo %u"ia
said. )But you did not even reveal a sing le word*+ > u
%ihong answered. )( did not reveal a single word !
#ecause
y in y heart. (nde#tedness
r head and asked. )Big Brother! if you are e! what will
you do1+
ong Fei was silent and he was e"pressionless.
he pointed at the corpse and said. )This an! was the
descendant of -eng
eU. 6e! y #rother and that
unlun UCloud Breaker 6andU and Diancang Clan! elde st
disciple! U0eturning ance of the Gentle .ind
,wordsanU Liu -o %ang/s d escendant! for the sake of
to #ring this to fruition*+
uo %u"ia coldly laughed awhile #efore saying. ),o! now
you have ful&lled
said ore and ore aloud
nd and cried aloud.
u %ihong lowered her head and two crystal tears $ owed
once again. ,he
to #e #orne as a descendant of
eartless ,word and yet at the sae tie asked to e
"perience the kindness of the ortal Divine Dragon 5
Alas 6eaven! do you or do you not know! every tie (
trayed y 2entor 2aster! how heart wrenching ( fe lt.
But5(f ( don/t do it! how uld ( face y father who had
passed away5+ hi Chen faced the wall and tears $owed
as well.
uo %u"ia wiped her tears fro her face and said. ) ,ince
you know that you
oyal to your teacher/s clan!
therefore why do you want to reain in this world for1 (f
( were you! ( will never reain for even a second in this
world*+ Gu %ihong said.).ill5 never5reain5.for5
even5.a5 second5 in5 this5 world5+ ,he once again
lifted her head and looked at the night sky fro the
door seeingly as if it was her last*
,uddenly she reached lightning fast into her dress and
drawn out the )Golden Dragon Dagger+! as she
prepared to thrust it into her chest. )2y 2entor 2aster!
Big Brother! ( a so sorry to you5+ 3ven #efore she
uttered! )All+! she had thrust the dagger into herself.
Long Fei suddenly yelled and his left hand gripped her
right wrist and there was a )Dang+ sound as the dagger
dropped to the ground*
Guo %u"ia asked &ercely. ).hat otivations have you
got1 Are you trying to cover this traitor1+ One ust
know that in the -ugilistic Fraternity! one of the ta#oos
was the act
of #etrayal to one own #enevolent teacher. (t was a
terri#le sin and everyone in the -ugilistic Fraternity
would not hesitate to kill anyone that coitted such
an act! even if it was their own relatives or #est friends!
no one would dare to speak for QTB
such a person.
At this oent! Long Fei was treating Gu %ihong as
such. =aturally Guo
%u"ia was &lled with anger.
By a asterstroke! she had placed her hidden
intentions to that of 4ustice.
,he angrily said. )Hust now when ( tried to cleanse this
evil on #ehalf of #enevolent teacher #ut was stopped #y
you. (s it #ecause #etween you and she! there is a5+
,he wanted to say )aCair+ #ut 4ust when she a#out to
say it! she felt a sense of eptiness and was una#le to
say it out*
Long Fei still ever so cal and holding Gu %ihong/s
wrists! and did not even look at Guo %u"ia! said. )Fourth
,ister! don/t rush into atters &rst. Listen to e5+ Guo
%u"ia interrupted. )Listen to what1 There is nothing to
say5+ ,he la#ored an evil intention and could not wait
for this only person who knew her secret! to die as fast
as possi#le.
But #efore she could &nish! Long Fei turned around and
shouted. ),hut up*+
This shout was so loud that the surroundings! this
#a#oo hut #egan to shook and the sound echo #ack
fro the surroundings non7stop.
Guo %u"ia was stunned for awhile and she turned
ashen. 3ver since Long
Fei and her were arried! he was always giving way to
her! and never once lost control or shouted at her. ,he
#egan to Euestion herself in her thoughts. ).hy did he
treat e like this! don/t tell e he had already know y
secret1+ Gu %ihong white teeth #egan to #ite her
colorless lips and her tears continued non7stop. )Big
Brother*+ ,he took in a deep #reath and said. ),ister in
law is right. ( should have die. 3very tie ( accopany
2entor 2aster to practice
calligraphy! he would ipart e soe of the theories of
artial arts and how to #e a good person. (t is all the
ore ( feel ( deserve to die! #ecause5he treated e so
well and ( have always lie to hi5+
Long Fei sighed deeply and added. )%ou did not lie to
hi*+
Guo %u"ia! ,hi Chen and Gu %ihong was all taken a#ack
as Long Fei sighed and e"plained. )On the third day
when you 4oined the clan! 2entor 2aster had already
known your #ackground*+ Gu %ihong cried out in
surprise while Guo %u"ia and ,hi Chen turned ashen*
Long Fei looked cal as he looked longingly #ack to the
past as if he was chasing the no#le side of his 2entor
2aster/s spirit. )%ou ust know that 2entor 2aster has
always #een strict in selecting disciples. %our ,ister in
law and ( are orphans. ( a adopted to #e 2entor
2aster/s godson. Three Brother is the grandson of
2entor 2asterUs friend and he and Fifth Brother faily
have deep
ties.+ QTF 6e asked. ).hy did he accept you! who
seeingly coes fro nowhere! it was #ecause 2entor
2aster knew your #ackground fro the day ,ia of the
0ed Flag 3scort #rought you to hi5+
Gu %ihong interrupted. )Old escort chief ,ia did not
know of this atter.
This is a ploy set #y y #rother and his friend. To let Old
escort chief ,ia thought that ( a a fatherless!
otherless orphan. Dnder a hopeless situation ( was
unconscious in front of the door of old escort chief ,ia.
Therefore he would send e to Ahi4iao 2anor*+ Long Fei
stern e"pression #egan to sile. )There is no secret
that can #e #uried for long in the world. And there is no
person that can fool another person and that person is
little stupid to think like that.+ Guo %u"ia was shook
fro the con&nes of her ind. ,he had already reached
her hand into her dress and secretly prepared three
steel needles and aied at Gu %ihong #ack. But when
she heard those words! her hand shook as well and the
needles dropped #ack inside her dress.
Long Fei added. )Don/t think that you have fooled old
escort chief ,ia.
Actually he #rought you to Ahi4iao 2anor was #ecause
he had already see the loops in your story. %ou 4ust think
a#out it! a fatherless and otherless orphan girl that
suddenly shown interest in artial arts and know a#out
Ahi4iao 2anor1 ,ince you know a#out Ahi4iao 2anor #ut
why choose Ahi4iao 2anor as a place to learn artial art
skills1 Dnder those circustances! no one really have a
choice. But speaking of a place to learn artial art
skills! is not learning under the renowned 2aster ,ia
the sae*+ u %ihong was stunned and unwittingly
elancholy si ghed.
ong Fei added. ),ince ancient past! there were an y
intelligent people!
y think that he is super#
ophole*+
u %ihong lowered her head even ore*
uo %u"ia felt a chill in her heart as she thought. )6e
said all these! could it it he trying to convey another
essage and purpo sely tell it for e to listen1+
herefore she felt even ore frustrated inside her*
ong Fei sighed. )Old escort chief ,ia after he #r ought
you to us! went on
tor 2aster concluded that you
soeone who coes to the
int and his heart was like iron stone! iediatel y said
in a low voices.
tion*+
u %ihong shuddered at the words*
ong Fei said. )But at that tie 2entor 2aster only
siled and said. ( a
odshed. (n y entire life! ( have QTG
are uncounta#le. But at
kill #ut every tie ( think #ack! ( will feel very
regretful*+ 6e unwittingly copied his 2entor 2aster/s
anneris
er! and her tears started
ong Fei said. )At that tie old escort chief ,ia
interrupted hi and said.
f you don/t kill others! others will kill you. (f you kill
without guilt! you will not feel regretful afterwards* At
that tie ( was still young and when ( listened to his
e"planations. ( feel it ake sense.
But 2entor 2aster shook his head and sighed. This ay
#e the case #ut
6eaven decides huan lives and if we can avoid killing!
it is the #est. ( know that ( have wounded any and if
ne"t tie ( will to #e wounded #y the descendant of y
eneies! ( will have neither regrets nor coplaints. This
cycle of avenge and revenge is noral*
2entor 2aster siled after saying this and added.
Although ( do not wish
that in the future ( will die preaturely! #ut ( a not
willing to go into the stage of coplete e"terination
and pulled out all roots. ( hope that the vendetta can #e
ediated. This young girl no atter whose descendant
is she! is after all a deterined child. 2oreover her
physiEue is good. ,he ade so uch eCorts 4ust to
try to #e under y clan! how can ( disappoint her1 3ven
if she have one day learnt all y artial art skills and
turned around to kill e! ( will not regret it. (f ( can use
#enevolent to dissolve her hatred! and oved her!
dissolved this vendetta! will not #e the #est thing1+
Gu %ihong after listening up to this point wailed and
cried.
Long Fei sighed and said. )At that tie! ( was #esides
2entor 2aster! and these words ( have heard it clearly
and ( ree#ered it deeply in y heart! never will (
forget. Although ( don/t know if ( can ever learnt one
tenth of 2entor 2aster/s artial art skills #ut if ( can
learn his #ig hearted characteristics! ( will #e satis&ed*+
The crying Gu %ihong oved her lips as she wanted to
say! )%ou have already learnt it*+ ,hi Chen looked
respectfully at his -rot@g@ Brother.
Long Fei sighed and said. )Therefore that very night!
when 2entor 2aster accepted you in the Clan! and that
very night! 2entor 2aster! he also5+ 6e did not look at
Guo %u"ia* And continued. )Announced the wedding of
your ,ister in law and (.+ )Do you still ree#er that
the following orning! on the second day! he rode a
horse out and only coe #ack on the third day of the
night. .hen he returned! he told e that you are the
descendant of Old 2aster )6eartless ,word+ QTR Gu
Iiaotian. And sternly guarded this secret. And told e
to treat you nicely fro now on. %our ,ister in law! Third
Brother and ( when we &rst #ecoe disciples!
rother with his faily
nnections! is not spared the hardship. Only you! are
spared fro all this.+ u %ihong cries #ecae even
sadder. (n her heart! s he really had so uch to
t the sae tie! Guo %u"ia was feeling a sense of
panic. The ore she
her heart! she had a secret! a guilt 7 one that was
disloyal to her hus#and. Although she ight not feel
painful
hi Chen was feeling the sae as well. At least he still
had soe conscious.
e knew the despica#le and shae of #eing with a a
rried whore! oreover it was
aining conscious had #een
his was such a sad thing considering that such a g ood
young an was
rgiven! for he had never taken the initiative*
ong Fei said. )One day! when the night is late! ( saw
you looking
the #ack yard outside the ot good therefore ( did not the
darkness conversing with hands fro tie to tie to an
ust #e your #rother1+
u %ihong gently nodded her head.
ong Fei sighed. )All these things! not only have ( know
#ut ( have also
d it hard to understand* (
uddenly he stopped talking of a sudden.
u %ihong tried to stop crying. )=o atter what thi ng! as
long as ( know.+
Long Fei sighed. )Fourth ,ister! now you are trapped
#etween &lial and loyalty. %ou canUt cast away your
vendetta and neither can you forget 2entor 2aster/s
#enevolent. (/ not forcing you to say anything.+ 6e
closed his eyes and added. )All this are within the
predictions of 2entor 2aster. That tie 2entor 2aster
had already told e! no atter what happens! ( ustn/t
force you. That is cause he already know you are
innocent and kind w ithin.+ )=o atter what thing! ( will
#e willing to say it out*+ ,he said resolutely as she rose
up' even her vulnera#le! petite face #ecae resolute.
)6ow can it #e considered that Big Brother is forcing
e*+ Long Fei sighed. )%ou should not really! unless
you5+ QTL Gu %ihong said. )( have never forgot y kin
vendetta. But52entor
2aster5he5is already 5+ 6er voice #ecae weak.
Long Fei said. )2entor 2aster will de&nitely not die*+ At
this oent! he was full of con&dence.
Gu %ihong said. )But no atter! it is tie for e to
repay y #enevolent teacher*+ Long Fei asked. )But if it
is to har your #rother5+
Gu %ihong said. )( will do y #est to dissolve it. Didn/t
2entor 2aster say it too! isn/t it #est to dissolve the
vendetta1
Long Fei sighed. )(f it cannot #e dissolved. Then what
should #e done1+
Gu %ihong said. )(f it cannot #e dissolved! ( will die in
front of #rother and use y #lood to cleanse the
vendetta #etween our two failies.+ ,he said with
uch conviction that her eyes shone.
Long Fei sighed deeply. )(f it still cannot #e dissolved.
.hat will you do1+
Gu %ihong said. )=o atter what happen! ( strive to do
y #est and doesn/t atter if it is within y eans to
accoplish5+ ,he suddenly sighed awhile. )( can only
pray for the #est providence of
6eaven. Big Brother5if you were e! what will you
do1+
,he looked at Long Fei and after awhile5
Long Fei suddenly laughed hilariously. )Fine! &ne. The
(ortal Divine
Dragon no longer accepted you as disciple. (! Long Fei
will also won/t recogni;e you as -rot@g@ ,ister. Loyalty
and Filial are #oth so hard to #e ful&lled! Benevolence
and 6atred are so hard to #e separated. (f ( cannot give
up loyalty for &lial and neither can ( give up &lial to #e
loyal. (f ( were you! ( will siple end y life*+ 6e ceased
his laughter! looked at Gu %ihong and said word #y
word. )(f it is e! that will what ( do*+ The two of the
locked eyes with one another! in their hearts were the
feelings of appreciation*
(n Guo %u"ia eyes! she was feeling scared. )The two of
the sees to #e getting along well. (f one day she
reveals y secret! what shall ( do*+ (n her heart! she
really felt uneasy. ,he thought of silencing her #ut at
the sae tie thought of leaving. But after awhile! she
thought it was #etter to o#serve and changed according
to the circustances. ,he glanced at ,hi Chen who
looked
uddenly fro the roof! there was a clear laughter.
).hat a hero! what a
veryone was taken #y surprised* ong Fei said aloud.
).ho is that1+
QTM
All turned and saw a an in dark gray sliding fro roof!
as he soersaulted
in id7air and gently $oated inside the door. 6e seeed
like he had #een on top of the roof for a long tie. But
all the top e"ponents of -ugilist that were inside! none
had detected his presence*
ro his de"terous display of his agility that was so
felt all the ore surprised.
ho is this an1 Long Fei! ,hi Chen! Gu %ihong and Guo
%u"ia glanced in
Chapter Five
The Distant -ast
Long Fei and the rest viewed the intruder as he cae
forth. 6e wore a #road sile and he looked like a war
sort of person. Although he was rude #y coing
in 4ust like that #ut for soe strange reason! none in the
hut developed feeling of aniosity towards hi
especially Long Fei. At &rst look! he viewed the intruder
in a positive light. Because he knew that a person that
carried an air of happiness
around hi! his heart would never #e tainted #y alice.
The siling young an rolled his eyes and actually
walked to the front of
Long Fei and greeted hi. )Big Brother! how are you1+
6is tone of anneris sounded like he had already
known Long Fei*
Guo %u"ia! ,hi Chen was surprised and looked at Long
Fei. Gu %ihong lifted her eyes and looked up and she
turned ashen iediately*
Although Long Fei was surprised as well! #ut he
answered. ),till good* ,till good5+ As he was a genuine
person hiself! if others were respectfully! how could
#e #ring hiself to #rought forth a sour face*
The cheerful young an siled again. )Big Brother! (
know that you do not recogni;e e5+ Long Fei looked
and looked! said. )0eally5do not recogni;e*+
The young an laughed and laughed! said. )But ( do
know Big Brother. And
( also know...+ As he took a sharp glance at Gu %ihong.
)This little girl*+
Gu %ihong turned ashen and her #ody #egan to ove
#ackwards unwittingly. )%ou5%ou5+ ,hi Chen shouted.
).ho are you1+
Because of the change in Gu %ihong e"pressions!
everyone reaction started to change #ut this young
an countenance did not changed.
).ho a (1+ 6e laughed cheerfully. )This Euestion is so
hard to answer*
Hust like what this sister %ihong had said earlier! her
#rother have gathered a group of Old 2aster Long/s
eneies and descendants. ( a one of the! ( too have
#een involved in their plans for revenge.+ ,hi Chen
ustered a #reath of vital energy! as he stepped
forward. )Are you fro Diancang Clan1+ As he raised
#oth his hands and preparing to attack* The cheerful
young an laughed and said. )%ou ask who ( a!
naturally ( will reply you. But if you keep interrupting! (
will not say*+ ,hi Chen looked coldly and suspiciously at
hi.
But the strange young an aintained his cheerful look
at ,hi Chen*
QQQ Long Fei sighed. )Friend! if you are eney instead
of ally. Can you please enlightenent the reason why
you are here.+ )3ney instead of ally*+ The cheerful
young an laughed. )(f ( a an eney! how will (
address you as Big Brother. (f ( a an eney! how will (
pe.+ ,uddenly he grew solen
and said. )Although ( have #een involved in their evil
plans #ut ( have never uttered anything and neither
did ( forward any ideas.+ Then he #ecae his noral
self after saying till this point and laughed. )Therefore
all of the look upon e as useless! uddle headed
and a stupid fool*+ Long Fei Euestioned. )Torches! long
rope! all are fro you5+ 6e took a glance at Gu %ihong
who nodded her head.
The cheerful young an laughed again. )But in y
view! they are actually the fools. They didn/t use their
#rains to consider that the renowned swordsan
=inth .ing Flying 3agle! Di 2engping that is so faous
throughout the world! how will he give #irth to a
uddle7headed and foolish son*+ Long Fei was taken
a#ack and clenched his hands together. )Alas! it is
%oung 2aster Di. Benevolent teacher has often
entioned to e that aong all his opponents! the one
who has the highest artial art skills! the ost
righteousness and the ost heroics! fro the frontier is
the ost foreost swordsan of this generation! =inth
.ing Flying 3agle Old 2aster Di 2engping*+
The young an ceased his cheerful countenance as he
said. )2y deceased father5+ Long Fei was surprised.
)Old 2aster Di has passed away* .hy is there no news
in the -ugilistic Fraternity1+ The young an regained
his cheerful anneris #ut it looked forcefully.
)The road to Tianshan is far! and he had retired for ten
years5alas! even if the ople in the -ugilistic Fraternity
with the ost u pdated aCairs will not take notice of
soe one who had sealed his sword for ten years.+
Long Fei unwittingly sighed. Although he did not speak
it loud #ut his heart knew that after =inth .ing Flying
3agle! Di 2engping was defeated #y 2entor 2aster/s
sword! his fae was not as #efore and in fact faded*
But the young an regained his herois anneris
and said. )Father when he was alive! often referred to
the herois of the (ortal Divine Dragon.
Although! he was defeated #y the sword the Divine
Dragon! he had never felt anguish.+ Long Fei sighed.
)Benevolent teacher has often said the winner of that
&ght should #e Old 2aster Di #ecause he was &rst
wounded #y Old 2aster Di/s sword*+ QQS The young
an said. ).rong! Father had already told e the
situation at that tie. Old 2aster Long #raved the
heavy snowstor alone 4ust to go up Tianshan. And he
waited at the peak of Tianshan for one day and a night.
6e is originally fro Hiangnan! how could he #e used to
the free;ing teperature of 2t. Tianshan1 6is hands
were already covered with frost#ites. Dnder that
situation!
Father anaged to win #y half an opportunity. .hen
Father/s sword point reached
Old 2aster Long #ody! Old aster LongUs long sword
had also reached his chest5Alas* (f not for the fact that
Old 2aster Long was erciful5Alas*+ 6e let go of a
deep sigh! and was silence.
Gu %ihong suddenly elancholy sighed and was &lled
with respect.
Long Fei e"tended his hands his headdress and said
aloud. )A win is a win! a defeat is a defeat. 3ven if we do
not discussed a#out Old 2aster Di/s swordsanship and
artial art skills! 4ust #ased on the heroic spirit
displayed! is already considered a 6ero of our age. (!
Long Fei is greatly ipressed*+ Gu %ihong lowered her
head! as she knew that her own grandfather heart was
a little too petty. But little did she know that in -ugilistic
Fraternity! winning and defeat are viewed very
iportant. The #etter the e"ponent! the ore they
would want to deterine to the utost who is the victor
and loser. Therefore a an like =inth .ing Flying 3agle
would #e uniEuely special and deeed worthy of
respect*
The young an said. )Before Father passed away! he
repeatedly told e! )There should #e only gratuitous
and not anguish towards Old 2aster Long. (n future! you
can only repaid his kindness.+ These words! at all ties!
( have never forgot. After Father died! ( 4ourney down
Tianshan! traveled into the -asses and reached the
Central -lains. At that tie! ( was still young and
en4oyed drinking
wine...+ 6e siled as he said that. )Dntil now! ( still love
wine ore than y life*+
Long Fei siled too.
)One day ( was drinking wine in a very sall town!
inside a wine tavern.
That tie ( was so drunk that ( was uttering
nonsense...+ The young an siled again. )There after
did ( know that at that tie ( was drunk and #oasting of
the superiority of y swordplay! even5even the
(ortal Divine Dragon was not y atch. ( even said
how superior is Tianshan swordplay and #elittle Central
-lains swordplay*+ Long Fei siled knowingly. 6e had
#egun to like this frank young an. )The ne"t orning
when ( woke up!+ 6e added. )( discovered that a
handsoe young an was looking after e. That was
the 6eartless ,word Old 2aster Gu/s descendant and
also the #rother of this ,ister Gu! Gu 6ong. 6e and (
toured together for three days! and after any ore
Fragrant Ba#oo Leaf 8.ine that is #rewed fro %ellow
.ine and #a#oo leaves9! he #egan to discuss his ploy
QQ> with e. That is! if we can gathered all the
descendants of the eneies of (ortal Divine Dragon!
to e"tract fro the invinci#le nu#er one warrior the
#lood de#t of our forefathers*+ )At that tie! ( was
indeed slightly shocked in y heart. Because ( heard
that he had already gathered all the renowned
descendants of the faous heroes that was scattered in
four directions. =o atter how highly skilled was the
(ortal Divine Dragon! the gathered strength of all
the descendants of the faous heroes cannot #e
#elittle* At that tie! the words that y Father told e
fore he passed on! rung in y ears. )5There shoul d #e
only gratuitous5+ Therefore! ( iediately agreed. The
things that happened afterwards! ,ister Gu had already
told you. .hat Big Brother does not know is how these
people anaged their roles for the )-hoeni" and Divine
Dragon+ eet in 6uashan. And how they set their
stratages1+ Long Fei sighed. )(ndeed! this atter
confounds e. But #efore you tell e all these! do you
ind &rst telling e your nae*+
)Di %ang*+ The young an gestured his hands to for a
soaring gesture.
)Fei %ang! the %ang 8,oaring9. This nae is not well
known in -ugilistic Fraternity #ut it was #ecause ( was
acting du# for these couple of years.+ And he heartily
laughed for several ties.
Long Fei could not help #ut 4oined hi in the laugher'
even Gu %ihong eyes appeared to sile as well. But ,hi
Chen e"pression reained as still water* Guo %u"ia
rolled her eyes and looked at hi for awhile #efore
siling. )Di
%ang! is a good nae*+ ),ister in law! thank you*+ Di
%ang said. 6e seeed to #e a#le to #ring out the
sunshine and war no atter how sad! solen a
situation was and even in those dark! chilling places* 6e
could ake the #est out of everything.
,oehow when ,hi Chen looked at hi! he felt angry.
And turned his face away! no longer looking at hi.
One ust know ,hi Chen character was originally a
righteous person. Only )lust+ &gured proinently on his
head and he lost his tolerance. Hust now when he saw
Gu %ihong reaction! he had already started to feel
ve"ed. And now when Guo %u"ia anneris was like
that! he was overcoe with 4ealousy in his heart yet he
was una#le to vent it out*
Di %ang said. )Although ( ay have the heart to help Old
2aster Long #ut #ecause ( have an agreeent with Gu
6ong and the rest! it not convenient for e to aid
directly. Therefore ( can only aid #ehind the scenes.+
Long Fei nodded his head. )Hust now the torches and the
long rope! ( have already given y silent thanks. ( was
wondering who was the no#le an that secretly aided
us. ,o it was fro worthy #rother. =ow that ( have
witnessed the QQB talent of worthy #rother! even if you
did not forsake the agreeent and not aid us anyore!
( will still #e very happy*+ Di %ang sighed deeply. )3ver
since ( have entered the Central -lains and
traveled across the -ugilistic Fraternity! ( have already
heard of the any ruors of the 2artial Fraternity on
how upright and righteousness the eldest disciple of the
Divine Dragon Clan! U(ron 6eroU
Long Fei is. =ow that ( have et Big Brother! (
know your fae is indeed true*+
Long Fei siled. ).orthy Brother! heap too uch
praises.+
Di %ang turned ashen #ut said cally. )(f ( did not
witness the actions of
Big Brother secretly! ( will never appear in front of Big
Brother.+ 6e turned his glance at the corpse and sighed.
)Although there is no long standing friendship #etween
the two of us! #ut at least we know one another. =ow
that he had died and Big Brother still treated hi with
uch respect and none insulting whatever so. ,o (
thought in y heart! since Big Brother can treat the
dead with so uch respect! what a#out those alive1 (f (
can have such righteous hero as y friend! ( will not
waste y trip to the Central -lains therefore ( could not
help #ut 4uped down5+ Long Fei siled and said! )(
see that Brother Di you are already at the roof top. The
funny thing is although we have any people here!
none of us knew a#out it.+ Guo %u"ia said! )( have long
heard of Tianshan Triple Divine ,word and
,even Fors ,wiftness ,kill are two of -ugilist foreost
skills. After witnessing your swiftness skill! ( know that
the sayings of the -ugilistic Fraternity are not false*+
,he was siling now. (t was although she had forgotten
her worries*
Di %ang heartily laughed. )Triple ,wordplay! ,even
Fors ,wiftness skill! ( have only learnt soe portions.
But running in the winter snowstor is good training for
agility! y legs #ecoe stronger than others! how can (
deserve the
ong Fei sighed. )3veryone knows Tianshan swiftness
oveent skills are
ing in the treacherous paths of the high ountains in
winter! that level of diNculty in training your oveent
skills! how will the swiftness oveent skill that is
developed under that condition not #e stronger than
others #y a few notches. All the faous skills fro the
various Clans in -ugilistic Fraternity ust have good
reasons for its own uniEueness and it is not attained
through luck*+
Di %ang e"claied. )6ow true* Take for e"aple Old
2aster Long/s
Divine Dragon ,wordplay! didn/t he undergo great
tri#ulations and thousands of dangers #efore he can
create it5+ Long Fei closed his eyes and sighed deeply.
)Dnfortunately! aong all the disciples here! none of us
can aster his techniEues5Alas. Although Fifth Brother
QQF is #orn highly talented and is willing to #rave
hardships! #ut he follows 2entor 2aster for a short
while only and sees unlikely he has anaged to learn
all the intrinsic forulas fro 2entor 2aster. And
although ( #een the longest with 2entor 2aster! #ut
unfortunately ( a so stupid*+
Di %ang thought it over and said. )Big Brother! the Fifth
Brother you ention! is he the descendant of the
=angong Aristocracy Faily whose wealth eEualed a
kingdo1+ Long Fei nodded. )(ndeed*+
Di %ang said! )( too had heard others say that the Lord
of the wealthy
=angong faily had a only son who had a love for
artial art skills and #een under the tutelage of a great
any 2artial Teachers. 6e wasted plenty of riches 4ust
to seek a worthy 2artial Teacher. A pity that none of
the were the truly
skilled e"ponents that he had sought. (t was only 4ust
recently that he had 4oined the Divine Dragon Clan. At
&rst ( thought that it was 4ust the son of a wealthy
stie therefore he 4oined the
ivine Dragon Clan! how could he undergo the hardsh ip
to train1 But fro the
+
ong Fei said. )The =angong Aristocracy Faily and
#enevolent teacher
ds.+
ong Fei raised his thu# and said aloud. )But y t his
Fifth Brother! no
#oasting for hi #ut he was
ion towards others as well. 6e
! righteous to all his friends! cool towards lust and cal
in the face of dangers. Although he is #orn in a wealthy
faily and knows how to #low and
ut he had shown none of the
no"ious air.
=ot only that! until today! there is not a day that he has
neglected his training with artial arts. 3ver since he
has 4oined the Clan! he has #een o#edience! work hard
with self7encourageent.
.hen he &rst 4oined the Clan! he would chop the woods!
and cart the #ucket
of water! swept the courtyards. Those tasks that he did
not have to do! he is eager to do as well. As for training
in artial arts! he is a notch a#ove the rest. .hen
everyone is still sleeping! he will wake up early and
practice swordplay. .hen
everyone is asleep! he will still #e practicing internal
#reathing e"ercises. 3ven when ( &rst 4oined the Clan to
train in artial arts! ( a not as hardworking as hi.
2oreover his talent is twice as high as (. ( dare to wager!
the one that will spread the fae of Divine Dragon Clan
far and wide! will surely #e Fifth Brother. (t will not #e
long #efore he will ake a ipact upon the -ugilistic
Fraternity.+
QQG
Although Long Fei was not good with words #ut he was
saying it proudly fro the #otto of his heart! therefore
although it was such a long speech! he said it out with
one #reath.
,hi Chen reained unoving while Guo %u"ia listened
with a sile.
Gu %ihong was looking at the ceiling! was she listening
or she in her own thoughts1
Di %ang was listening intensely till his war #lood
#egan to stir within hi.
.hen Long Fei had &nished! he was stunned and
uttering. 6e &nally sighed deeply and said. )(t will not
#e wrong since it cae fro Big Brother*+ Long Fei said.
)=aturally it won/t #e wrong. Or else 2entor 2aster will
not think so highly of hi.+ Di %ang furrowed and asked.
).here is this =angong #ig #rother now1+
Although he was a courtesy to everyone he coe near
#ut in actuality! he was a haughty an. Therefore after
hearing how Long Fei had praised =angong -ing! he
reained unconvinced within his heart.
Long Fei sighed. )That =angong Fifth Brother of ine
suppose to #e here too #ut5+ Long Fei e"plained all the
reasons fro the #eginning to the end.
Di %ang was stunned oentarily after hearing.
,uddenly he turned his dy and #egan to walk in strides
towards the entra nce of the door. )Good #ye everyone!
( ake a ove &rst*+ Long Fei asked in pu;;leent.
)Brother Di! where are you going1+
Di %ang turned his head and said. )( have heard Big
Brother speaking of the heroic anneris of #rother
=angong that if ( do not rush down the ountain to
eet hi! how can ( pacify y heart. ( afraid ( a
una#le to sleep at all even if ( do so.+ Long Fei laughed.
),ince ancient ties! there always #een a utually
attraction! oreover #oth of you are young heroes that
will surely eet. But even if you to eet Fifth Brother!
the days are long! there is no need for you to rush*
2oreover5+
Di %ang said. )Although the days are long #ut ( canUt
wait*+
Long Fei said. )Although you cannot wait #ut the
Euestion ( asked! if you do not e"plain! how will ( get to
the #otto of this. Benevolent teacher is issing! if you
do not say! Big Brother (! cannot help #ut worry.+ Di
%ang was stunned oentarily. And lost his siling
countenance and said. )( a only thinking of eeting
that =angong #ig #rother and forget a#out this whole
atter.+ Long Fei thought to hiself. )(t sees that this
person is a war hearted an that value friends dearly.
(f Fifth Brother #efriends hi! in future! he will have QQR
a soeone to look after hi.+ Di %ang turned around
and uttered soething! seeingly considering how he
will #egin relating Long Fei/s concern.
Long Fei said. )This atter should #e long! Brother Di!
you don/t have to rush! 4ust slowly5+ Before he could
&nished! Di %ang lifted his head and looked at the &ve
shining peals on top of the ceiling and said. )Big
Brother! fro your travels in the -ugilistic Fraternity! do
you know the origins of that &ve shining pearls1+ Long
Fei was stunned and said! )( do not know5+
Di %ang said. )%ears ago after the 6uangshan gathering!
Danfeng %e
:iu#ai #ecae renowned throughout the real. At that
tie she had not coe to
6uashan #ut was staying at the foot of 6uangshan in
her ,hi Ahu 2anor.+
Long Fei said. )This ( a aware too*+
Di %ang said. )Then! is Big Brother aware that ten years
ago in the
-ugilistic Fraternity! there was a distinguished gathering
hosted #y ,hi Ahu
2anor1+
Long Fei asked. )Do you ean the gathering of the
6undred Birds Flocking to the -hoeni"X that was often
entioned in -ugilist1+ X Jnown as the -hoeni"
BanEuet. The -hoeni" is widely regarded as head of all
#irds.
)(ndeed*+ 6e siled and said. )At that tie! ( was still
young and was #eyond the frontiers. Although ( have
never saw this distinguished #anEuet with y own eyes
#ut when ( heard others entioning a#out the #anEuet!
perfued dresses $owing long hair! unrivalled
grandness. As a gesture of respect for )Danfeng+! none
whatever so dared to #ring a weapon into the anor
#ut left it #ehind outside the door of the 2anor! in a
roo &lled with &ve hundred over precious swords!
e"cluding other types of weapons that was too any to
count.
(t was said that the #eautiful wine that was drunk! if it
was to pour over to
Lake Taihu 8Lake Taihu! located at the 4unction of Hiangsu
and Ahe4iang provinces! the %angt;e 0iver Delta in the
south! is the largest lake in ChinaUs eastern coastal
region! is the third largest freshwater lake in China9! the
waters of Lake Taihu will rise #y one feet*5+
Long Fei siled! )( was there at that tie #ut that
6undred Birds Flocking
to the -hoeni" distinguished gathering! although it ay
not occurred ever again #ut it was not without
precedence.+ Di %ang siled. )This naturally! ( knows.
Thirty years ago! people in the
-ugilistic Fraternity hosts a grand congratulation
cereony at the top of Iian Iia Ling 8Ancient hill in
Ahe4iang9 in honor of Old 2aster Long! which glorious
splendid eEualed the gathering.+ QQL On Long Fei/s face
$oated the e"pression of adiration as he unwittingly
siled. )That gathering had no courtyards nor halls.
3veryone in the -ugilistic
Fraternity #rought their own wine and eat and carried
their swords up the hill5+
Di %ang looked up and laughed. )3veryone #rought their
own wine and eat! what cavalier spirit! what an
e"traordinary gathering. ,ince ancient ties after
thousands and hundreds of years! ( afraid there will not
#e a second such tie anyore. The person that can
think of this idea! ust #e a chivalrous and ipressive
hero character. .hat a pity! that ( was #orn later and
una#le to rticipate in such a gathering.+ ong Fei said. )(t
was hosted #y thirteen of the o st faous old heroes
fro
out the thirteen provinces.
ut the ain host was actually one that was so fao usly
renowned throughout the
and his uncanny predictions that was always accurate
with his iron outh! whose was so faously well known
outh of Chang4iang! the
eavenly Crow -riest*+ i %ang cried out in surprise. )The
6eavenly Crow - riest* (ndeed he was a
ong Fei continued. )That grand congratulation cere
ony started on 2id7utun Festival and lasted all the
way to the wee orning. Thousands and
and shouted loudly.
rtal.+ The rising sun
of swords and its light shine
ttering shouts had already
g when copared to the
hoeni" BanEuet! how that copare to it*+ veryone
listened intensely at this tale with stirr ing 4oy in his or
her hearts
d in the e"altation of the
ivine Dragon.
ong Fei #road sile disappeared and he said solen ly.
)Although #oth
t #e copared.+
i %ang asked. ).hy1+ ong Fei said. )This grand
congratulation cereony was held for #enevolent
nt teacher was invited to it #ut did not know the
purpose. But that -hoeni" BanEuet gathering was sent
alone #y
anfeng %e :iu#ai to invite all the faous heroes o f
-ugilist and all the woen
or gathering! there were soe o oCend Danfeng %e
:iu#ai.
herefore they had to coe! so how could that gathe ring
copared to the grand
ngratulation cereony at Iian Iia Ling*+
i %ang siled and knew that the two eEually faous
Clans of -hoeni" and ragon! that a line had #een drawn
#etween the! th erefore Long Fei would tell
uddenly Guo %u"ia coughed a laugh and said. ).hat
are the #oth of you
ong Fei was startled! and he lost his siles. ).e are
originally talking out that shining pearl*+ uo %u"ia
siled. )%ou #oth only care to keep on ta lking and the
nversation sees to #e carried away. ( a waiting to
hear the origin of the
i %ang laughed. ),ister in law please don/t fault us. .e
will keep idle talks
to the iniu and get #ack on track*+
Long Fei and Guo %u"ia laughed together as Di %ang
copied a line fro the storyteller.
Di %ang purposely coughed two ties and cleared his
throat! said. )Hust as what Big Brother had said. The
invitations that Danfeng %e :iu#ai sent out! every
swordswoen! heroine! no atter whether they were
willing or unwilling! all #rought gifts and hurried to ,hi
Ahi 2anor. Aong the crowd! fro 6engshan! under the
prot@g@ of 2aster Hing! were the 2urong &ve sisters who
#rought those &ve shining pearls*+ Long Fei said.
)Therefore this &ve luinous pearls were fro the
6engshan &ve sisters! given to Danfeng %e :iu#ai. (n
another words! this #a#oo hut is the dwelling place of
%e :iu#ai.+ Di %ang said! )(ndeed.+
Guo %u"ia asked Euestioning. )%e :iu#ai was the
daughter of a wealthy faily and she was very
particular on her choice of food and living. 6ow could
she stay in a place like this1+ Di %ang said! )?ery few
people knows a#out this atter in -ugilistic
Fraternity.+ 6e sighed. )That Danfeng %e :iu#ai and Old
2aster Long! used to #e a couple in -ugilist5+ ,uddenly
Long Fei coughed two ties and Di %ang changed tact
and said. )-lease don/t #e oCended #y little #rother* (
unwittingly entioned a#out Old 2aster/s past.+
Guo %u"ia said! )Although #enevolent teacher and %e
:iu#ai had long know one another #ut they did not
#ecoe a couple. Furtherore! ten years ago over a
atter! they Euarreled and refused to eet anyore.
And in a surge of anger! they even ade an agreeent
to duel ten years later using their swordanship.
3veryone in -ugilist knew a#out this atter. .hat does
it atter QST even if you ention it1+ Di %ang said.
)That Danfeng %e :iu#ai and Old 2aster Long sealed a
pact
for the duel on swordanship ten years later. (n her
haste to clai victory over Old 2aster Long! she #egan
to practice a secret skill on inner strength that
originated fro the west in a region known ndia. (t was
called the <Three Treatise Divine ,kill/. 0uors had it
that it was a type of inner strength skill created #y the
uddhist high onk Hiu 2o Luo. (t was a secret tech niEue
that was considered not
ong Fei said in a startled anner. )( have heard #
enevolent teacher
at the leader of the evil $ocks! Taiyang 2onk %uan Hi had
used this skill #ut it was lost after he had passed away.
hat Danfeng %e :iu#ai was not fro the 2onastic Or der
so how could she have
i %ang said. )According to y knowledge! Danfeng % e
:iu#ai
she was very happy and in her for the duel on
swordanship
ill and #ecause her own inner
diCerences! after painstaking training for one year! she
lost control and was aWicted #y deviation phenoenon
n wu"ia ters! it eans nerve daage or seeing il
lusions. (n odern ters! it can also ean too deeply
into soething9.+ ong Fei turned ashen and unwittingly
ade a startl ed sound. )3ver since anfeng %e :iu#ai
distri#uted away the riches of ,h i Ahu 2anor! and give
the hall
acher thought she had gone
ho would e"pect that she would #e aWicted #y
deviation phenoenon.+ 6e could not help #ut sighed
for her.
i %ang said. )After she was aWicted #y deviation
phenoenon! 4udging
fro her haughty persona! she would constantly think
a#out the swordsanship eet with Old 2aster Long!
therefore she would feel unspeaka#le heart wrenching
and torturous.
Hust then her #est friend Divine =un 0u 2o paid her a
visit at ,hi Ahu
2anor. Dpon seeing her in pain and the decorations of
her #ed was scratched to shreds. 6er disciple who was
attending her was constantly #eing #laed and
scolded. Therefore she urged her to &nd a secluded and
cold high ountain and #uilt a dwelling place that can
shelter her fro the wind and rain to train. Dsing the icy
cold depths of the high ountains and the coing of
the windless wind and the ld rain to insolent her #ody/s
inner deons and i nner &re. 2ay#e after less than ten
years! she would #e a#le to regain her #odily
oveents and used this portunity to train another
earth shattering inner strength.+ Q ong Fei sighed.
)Therefore she stayed ten years on the peak of
6uashan in
nd rain everyday! 4ust #ecause
s it1+
he night settled in and the chilliness crepe into the
#a#oo hut. Although
d #ut still it was insuCera#le.
hen he thought how Danfeng %e :iu#ai had soldiered on
and stayed in this #oo hut for nearly ten years!
although he was no t on the #est of ters with her! he
unwittingly sighed for her.
i %ang continued. )After hearing fro Divine =un 0 u 2o!
%e :iu#ai took
re always with her and
ture and stay alone in this
#oo hut. Only her disciple will coe everyday to
accopany her for a few
+
ong Fei said! )Therefore! this a#ush is thought # y %e
:iu#ai*+ i %ang shook his head and said. )Gu 6ong is
#ent o n seeking vendetta fter sending sister Gu to
Ahi4iao 2anor! he #rough t us to the newly renaed )0u
o tranEuil residence+ that used to #e ,hi Ahu 2ano r to
seek aid...+ ong Fei was astonished and he could not
help think ing a#out it! interrupted.
hey have any aniosity1+
i %ang shook his head. )Although that Divine =un 0 u 2o
has no
onnection with Junlun
ong Fei uttered. )This is also strange as well... +
i %ang interrupted. )Does Big Brother know the ori gin of
Divine =un 0u o1+ ong Fei replied. )( do not know*+ i
%ang e"plained. )Big Brother! have you ever hear d fro
others! that tens
swordswoan fro the Junlun
lan1+ uo %u"ia siled and said. )( have heard of this na
e #efore. Big Brother! you still ree#ered when
2entor 2aster entione d <-eacock Concu#ine/ ei
%in"ue! he had also entioned that thirty years ago!
there was a <Agile 6and/ i -ing who was even ore
vicious in her persona an d actions than even the
d a stor in -ugilist! she
i %ang siled and said. )The people in -ugilist wi ll
never e"pect <Agile and/ Li -ing who was as #eautiful as
a $ower! who se heart was as cold as steel!
would suddenly #ecoe a nun and #ecoe the faous
Divine =un 0u 2o in -ugilist. (t was #ecause her
eneies were pursuing her. Therefore she disappeared
QSS fro the 2artial Fraternity. But after reaching
iddle age! she felt regretful and shaved her hair and
entered the 2onastic Order. After she #ecae a nun!
she grew even ore regretful and felt that the past was
like a drea! a soke. ,o she took the nae of <0u
2o/.+ Long Fei sighed. )To #e a#le to put aside all
thoughts of vengeance and turned over a new leaf. This
Divine =un 0u 2o is indeed a wise person. But a pity! in
this world! soe people even when they did the wrong
things! persistence in their evil ways. 2an is no saint! as
long as one have the heart to turn over a new leaf! how
could anyone not forgive her*+ ,hi Chen was startled
and turned his #ody around..
Guo %u"ia rolls her eyes and thought. )(s he talking
a#out e1+ But she siled sweetly and said. )That is to
say! that Divine =un 0u 2o and <Cloud Breaker 6and/
are fro the sae Clan5+
Di %ang nodded and said. )Therefore Divine =un 0u 2o
suggested that <Cloud Breaker 6and/ and us to go
6uashan and seek Danfeng %e :iu#ai. At that tie! %e
:iu#ai were &lled with anguish. .hen she heard our
intentions! without saying a word! she waved her hand
to strike at Gong 6ong and Ahuo Bufan* Alas* Although
this renowned old senior was aWicted #y deviation
phenoenon and her #ody could not ove! #ut her
e"tended pal was shocking. ( was standing far away
#ehind and only saw her e"tended pal gently lifting
up! there were two ripples of pal force that rippled out
towards Gu 6ong and Ahuo Bufan.+ 6e sighed again
and again #efore saying. )Before the pal force had
landed!
Gu 6ong had evaded it. As for Ahuo Bufan he did not try
to ove #ut directly accepted her direct attack. ( heard
a <-eng/ sound like thunder. ( saw Ahuo Bufan standing
rigid and was startled that his internal strength could
handle %e :iu#ai/s direct attack. But #efore ( was a#le
to &nish y thoughts! Ahuo Bufan collapsed with a
<-ong/ sound on the ground.+ Long Fei said. )That Ahuo
Bufan is indeed a real an.+
Guo %u"ia siled. )(t seeed that young aster Gu was
sarter than hi.+
Gu %ihong #lushed upon hearing.
Di %ang said. )Although Ahuo Bufan had anaged to
fend oC %e :iu#ai/s one pal attack! #ut had already
e"pended all his strength in his whole #ody! therefore
he was una#le to stand. ,iting on the ground! he #egan
to scold %e :iu#ai. )3ven though you don/t agree #ut
you do not have to attack us 4uniors. .e have after all a
coon eney! and on the recoendation of the
Divine =un 0u 2o.+
6e #egan to scold for soe tie! although his eaning
is a#out the sae as this #ut it was very vulgar. .hen
he had scolded halfway! we #egan to #e on our guard in
case %e :iu#ai suddenly attack. But who will to e"pect
that after he had QS> &nished scolding! %e :iu#ai would
suddenly sigh deeply and said. )Hust on #ase on the
standard of everyone/s artial skills! how could you #e
the atch for Long Bushi.+
,he 4ust waved her hand! closed her eyes and no longer
looked at us.
Therefore Gu 6ong who was standing #esides her
#egan to say. ).e are not looking for Long Bushi to
copare artial skills #ut seeking revenge on hi. .e
only seek to accoplish our goals! #y hook or y crook.
Although our artial skill standards #y coparison are
poor #ut our chances of success rate are high indeed.+
6e did not wait to see whether %e :iu#ai was listening!
and #egan to pour forth our plans to her. 6e even told
her that in Ahi4iao 2anor! there was already a spy
planted! not only would they know the every oves of
the (ortal Divine Dragon #ut also his newly created
artial skills.+
Di %ang siled and added. )Our this Gu #rother!
although ( never know the e"tend of his artial skills
#ut he is really very good with his outh and %e :iu#ai
slowly opened her eyes and her eyes had a strange
glow. Looking fro the sides! ( knew the atter was a
success*+ Long Fei was surprised. )%e :iu#ai had always
#een lonely and likes to do things alone. ,he always
wanted to #e strong. This is so out of her
characteristics! alas...( will never think she will try to
use unscrupulous ethods to o#tain her o#4ection.+ Di
%ang said. )Although it is the case #ut %e :iu#ai was
forced to sit and ediate! suCered the torture of the
cold and the wind. 2oreover the ten years of
swordsanship was approaching and her #ody shown
no signs of recovery5alas*
That tie within her! naturally she would #ehave out of
nor and actually accepted Gu 6ong suggestion.+ Long
Fei asked solenly. ).hat suggestion1+
Di %ang replied. ).e stayed on 6uashan for &ve years.
During those &ve years! we take turn going down the
ountain and to update ourselves with news and the
artial skills developent of Old 2aster Long. At the
sae tie we trained our artial skills on the
ountain5alas* ( did not e"pect that the enities
#etween Gu 6ong and Old 2aster Long would #e so
deep. (t seeed that his entire e"istence in life was 4ust
for vengeance. .ould he not feel torturous to #e in
6uashan all year round! #raving the loneliness and cold
for his age and characteristics1+ )Fae! repute! wealth!
4oy! glory5+ Di %ang sighed. )These are the dreas of
every young an #ut he did not even think a#out
these. ( a startled #ecause with his charisa!
whatever else if he pursued would de&nitely #e
o#taina#le.+ Gu %ihong unwittingly elancholy sighed
and softly said. )(f you #ut will to iagine growing up in
y #rother/s environent5+ But she did not &nish the
QSB words she was thinking in her heart.
6ow could anyone not understand her eaning1
Di %ang was silence for awhile #efore continuing. )Five
years of e"tree loneliness! torture yet &lled with hope
&nally passed. They &nally thought of a plan that was
fail7safe and the chance of it #eing e"posed was the
sallest yet the chance of it failing will #e the
inally he had reached the ost iportant aspect*
ivided into si" parts. Firstly! use the news of the death
of Danfeng %e :iu#ai to disrupt Old 2aster Long/s
concentration and to weaken his defenses. 3veryone
knows of the past #etween Old 2aster Long and %e
:iu#ai. (f %e :iu#ai were to die! Old 2aster Long upon
receiving the news will ore or less #e aCected and #e
upset. And also when he knew that his one and only
opponent had already died! his defenses and ental
state will #e loosen and will #elittle his eneies.+ Long
Fei sighed. )And the second1+
Di %ang said. ),econdly! instruct the disciple of %e
:iu#ai to use a haughty and cold language to revoke
Old 2aster Long/s rage. Hudging #y his teper! naturally
he will #e aCected #y this taunting tactic. Therefore that
%e 2anEing will propose that Old 2aster Long reduces
his internal force. Once Old 2aster Long has agreed! the
plan will there#y succeeded #y half.+ Gu %u"ia
elancholy sighed. )At that tie! ( already knew that
soething
is aiss. Therefore urge 2entor 2aster not to fall into
the ruse #ut une"pected5alas* Fifth Brother5+ Long Fei
said. )3ven if Fifth Brother did not do it! ( will still do it.
6ow can a real an #ehaved like a woan. 3ven if (
know soeone wants to lie to e! ( will still try and
de&nitely refuse to swallow that #itter pill. 3ven if ( a
silly for once #ut ( a not the one that is wrong. ,o
therefore you can see! who can #luC
i %ang raised his other thu# up and said. ).hat a
real an* The
out -ugilist. (t is indeed
uo %u"ia lowered her eyes and softly said. )And th
irdly1+
er Long internal force! rate hi fro all of you5+
ong Fei glanced at Guo %u"ia and sighed. )Hust as she
e"pected.+ i %ang said. )(f the &rst three parts of the
plan succeed! it doesn/t really
il! for he will #e in a very
supposed to #e in the iddle to aid the plan #ut when (
saw that %e F anEing was taking Old 2aster Long alone
up here! ( thought to yself if this is
en when will it #e*+ Therefore ( ade up y ind to
&nish %e 2anEing and to tell Old 2aster Long the truth.+
ong Fei #owed his head. )Hust #asing on this good
intention fro #rother!
uo %u"ia rolled her eyes and said. )And ,ister in law!
this respect as
i %ang oved #ack any ties and #owed in return.
)Big Brother! your
ightfully*+
ong asked in pu;;leent. )6ow do you e"plain this
line1+ i %ang said. )At that tie ( had that intention in
ind. But when 2aiden
ck e with her sword. 6er
s as though she could not wait to pierce e with her
sword. (t took e all y eCorts 4ust to dodge. 2y heart
was
nicky at that tie and thought that girl had the a#ility
to foreseen the future. Did she saw y intentions
therefore she wanted to kill e &rst1+ e siled. )2y
heart was agitated while she reaine d as cal as still
water.
eeed that she treated e as though ( a her great
est eney! left side one sword! right side another sword
and dancing her piercing thrusts non stop. All her sword
ould not win her in short notice and ( was afraid that
soe others would coe to aid. Therefore as ( fought
her! at the sae tie ( shouted to Old
aster Long and reveal their plans. But who would
ally stopped.+
ong Fei took a deep #reath. )Could it #e that 2aid en %e
is also intending
i %ang nodded. )(ndeed. Because that 2aiden %e/s f
ore#ears was once
s cunning ploy! she is
plans #ut along the way! after listening to Old 2a ster
Long and saw his persona! she decided to aid Old
2aster
ong away fro the ploy even if it ean she has to
#etray her Teacher.+ ong Fei ade a sound of laent
#efore saying. )(t really true for the saying
not tell that 2aiden %e is such a righteousness woan.+
i %ang siled. )Old 2aster Long was the ost start led.
6e was a frank
1 Therefore we invited hi to ountain and told hi
the
entire atter.+
But his sile soon ceased and gave way to a deep sigh.
)But who will to e"pect that soon after he heard us! he
asked for paper and #rush to write soe QSG letters. 6e
looked very peaceful within for we were looking at the
side and his writings did not appear to #e hasty. .e
were even ore afraid than he was. After he had
&nished! he folded the letters up and passed to %e
2anEing and instructed her to pass to all of you. And
said to e. )Lead e*+ %e 2anEing and ( were too
startled and asked hi where he wanted to go1
6e laughed aloud upon seeing our e"pressions and
laughing said. )3ven if it a dragon territory or a tiger
den! ( will still want to go. 6aving lived till today! ( have
already see #eyond life and death. Only gratuitous and
vengeance are ore iportant to e. That is #ecause (
do not want to #ring those un&nished gratuitous and
vengeance to the grave. And in front of e <(ortal
Divine Dragon/! was a &tting place for e to &nish all
the gratuitous and vengeance! why shall ( not go*+ Di
%ang at this oent when reciting <(ortal Divine
Dragon/ Long
Bushi words! happened to iic soe of his heroic
spirit.
Therefore Long Fei felt his war #lood arousing and
said aloud. )And then1+ Di %ang replied. ),uddenly there
was a cracking sound that echoed loud #y
Old 2aster Long/s #ones as he continuing laughing. (t
seeed like the tall iposing &gure of his! #ecae
even ore iposing. ( did not dare to look into his eyes
#ut was looking down. But ( could tell that in his
laughter! he had freed hiself of all the sealed
accupoints and regained his original internal wer5Alas*
( a really deeply ipressed #y his ar tial skills and
heroics* ,ince everyone in the #a#oo hut were ostly
the disciples of <(ortal
Divine Dragon/ and after hearing those words fro Di
%ang! a sense of heroic spirit #egan to stir within the
hearts of everyone. (t caused this chilling cold #a#oo
hut to generate soe warth.
Di %ang looked down and said. )%e 2anEing and ( after
witnessing Old
2aster Long this agni&cent display of heroics! none of
us dare to persuade hi anyore. .hen we walked out
of the dwelling place and reached the crossroads of the
ountains! ( could not controlled y tears anyore.
2aiden %e had #een in tears long #efore ( even shed.
Only Old 2aster Long was e"pressionless as though
he had never put life and death into his thoughts.+
)At the outh of the crossroad!+ Di %ang could not help
#ut sighed. )Old 2aster Long placed his precious sword
into the hands of 2aiden %e and asked her to #ring it
down the ountain. But 2aiden %e was too startled and
stood there unoving. Although usually ( a full of
words to say #ut under that situation! there was none.+
Long Fei sighed. )At &rst ( thought of that 2aiden %e as
a heartless and cold aiden.+ Di %ang said. )Although
we did not say anything #ut in our hearts! we are QSR
ost unwilling to let Old 2aster Long #raved the
dangers alone. Although his
artial skills are invinci#le #ut there are still a few ore
cunning stratages ahead that are set to snare Old
2aster Long frank and heroics persona. After a long
tie! 2aiden %e &nally slowly turned her #ody and Old
2aster long seeed to $ow
forth a unspeaka#le sadness! looking idiocy at her #ack
view5+ )Dnder the celestial lights! ( could clearly see
his scars and wrinkles. ( knew
in y heart that each scar and wrinkle carried his past
and his ful&lling life. And ( saw too a tinge of sadness in
his eyes and unconsciously! ( suddenly thought of the
plains over Tianshan! and the setting sun over the
plains. But y vision cae to
the part when the darkness overtook the plains! it
#ecae to dark and Euiet5( really could not resist #ut
to knee #efore Old 2aster Long*+ Di %ang said aloud. )At
that tie! ( only saw the glance of Old 2aster Long that
looked like the #right stars of the night that shone deep
into y heart. 6e
looked at e Euestioning for a while #efore he said
aloud. <Once a an is #orn! as long as his heart is
without guilt! a#le to end all gratuitous and vengeance!
how it doesn/t atter if one is to die1
%our father has warrior spirit that is passed
throughout the generations! you are #orn in a 2artial
Aristocracy Faily! why learn all the hesitation
anneris of little girls./ Dpon &nishing! he gently
stoped his foot and his tall iposing &gure was like a
cloud that $uttered away and disappeared into the
darkness.+ Di %ang was silence for a while #efore he
added. ).hen ( lifted y head! ( saw on the ground was
a deep footprint. ( looked in idiocy at the footprint and
y heart was really confused as ( recalled all his
teachings echoing in y ears5+ Long Fei sighed deeply.
)That footprint was what we saw earlier...+
Guo %u"ia elancholy sighed. )But we nevertheless
failed to guess for what reason caused that footprint to
#e left #ehind5+ Di %ang #right eyes too #ecae epty
and deep. 6e said. )There are any things in the world!
even if the ost #rilliant of all! is una#le to guess5+ 6e
looked up and added. )For e"aple! even now! ( cannot
know what happens to Old 2aster Long up the
ountains and where is he now at this very oent*+
Long Fei was startled. )%ou do not know1+ )( do not
know*+ Di %ang shook his head. )After he had left! (
thought it over for soe tie #efore ( decided to go
down the ountain to look for all of you.
But all of you had already oved up the ountain so (
started to follow and listen to your theories and
guesses5+
6e siled. )Later! when ( heard that you all need a
torch! so ( went to y dwelling place to retrieve soe
torches and rope. Later ( lit the torches in the route in
front of you and fro the sall road! ( lowered the long
rope. As for what QSL happened in this #a#oo hut! (
a the sae as all of you! clueless.+ Long Fei and Gu
%ihong was thinking in their heart. ).hat actually
happens here1 And where did 2entor 2aster go1 .hat
sort of outcoe will it #e1+ But ,hi Chen and Guo %u"ia
were thinking inside their heart. ),ince this Di
%ang was already up here! would he not already have
saw our actions.+
,hi Chen #ecae even ore guilty and thought. )=o
wonder he was rude to
e! that is #ecause he had already saw what happened
earlier*+ 6e did not consider that it was he who was
rude &rst.
6e looked at Di %ang coldly and asked seriously. ).hat
you have 4ust said! is it real1+ Di %ang was startled and
Long Fei interrupted. )Third Brother! don/t #e rude*+ ,hi
Chen kept Euiet as his heart sunk.
Guo %u"ia softly said. )Brother Di! what happened in
this #a#oo hut! you have witnessed it. .hy did you
say you did not witness1+ Di %ang suddenly laughed
hilariously. )Good! good. ( have good intentions
aking with anger in his words
and a#out to stor oC when Long Fei #locked hi.
Guo %u"ia looking coposed gently laughed. )Brother
Di! if ( have said anything wrong! do not fault e #ut5V
,he siled awhile #efore adding. ),ince you already
#een here and along the way we wasted Euite soe
tie with the pictures that were engraved on the three
rocks52oreover! when you &rst entered this #a#oo
hut! you were not the least startled. .hy is that so1+
,hi Chen asked as well. ).hy is that so1+
Long Fei looked perple"ed as well and saw that Di %ang
had closed his eyes. 6e could help #ut wondered. ).hat
is the reason1+ Guo %u"ia added. )The &rst three traps
that you all set! you have already told e. As for the
ne"t three traps! even if you don/t say! ( know it as well.
Firstly! your friends engraved soe words on the side of
the ountain to incite 2entor 2aster to cli# up even if
it dangerous so that even #efore he could &ght! his
strength would #e spent. (n fact! they would even ake
a wistful hope that he would not #e a#le to aintain his
inner strength and fell. They would not need even to
ove their &ngers.+ Dntil now! Di %ang did not open his
eyes. Therefore Guo %u"ia continued.
),econdly! for any years now! your friends had
already learnt fro the outh of Fourth ,ister! the
e"tend of 2entor 2aster/s artial skills. Therefore
through the eCorts of several people! created three
stances and engraved it onto the rock.
Theoretically! it ay #e worka#le #ut in actual &ght! it
ay not #e really QSM practica#le to use it. Therefore
they could use it as an opportunity to deal a #low to
2entor 2aster and cause hi to feel frustrated even
#efore he had the chance to confront %e :iu#ai.+ )The
third stroke of the stance could even #e unattaina#le.
Or should ( say unattaina#le #y anyone. 2entor 2aster
is a proinent &gure! how can he not see through it.
Therefore in a &t of rage! he sashed that rock with his
hand.+ )Thirdly!+ ,he paused to catch her #reath #efore
saying. )Three choices of route! four heavy doors. That
was the way for your friends to test 2entor 2aster/s
artial skills5There is ore one thing which profound
e. ,ince that Danfeng %e :iu#ai had already #een
aWicted #y deviation phenoenon! then where is she
now at this oent1+ As she initially had the intention
to alice Di %ang! therefore she iediately cast hi
in a suspicious light.
Long Fei took a few glances at Di %ang! he could not
help #ut wondered in dou#t.
Di %ang opened his eyes and added. ),ister in law! you
are really intelligence. These three things! you have all
guessed correctly* But his speech was still as cal as
ever.
Guo %u"ia siled as Di %ang said. )That right. The
stances and strokes that were engraved on the three
rocks! theoretically can #e achieved #ut in practically! it
is ipossi#le*+
The side of his outh seeed to #e siling as he said.
)( have heard every
single words that you discussed #y the three rocks. But
a pity! at that tie ,ister in law! in your heart! you were
thinking of too any things therefore you did not notice
that a#ove the rock! there is a person hiding*+ Guo
%u"ia was startled.
Long Fei sighed deeply. )Brother Di! there are too any
things that happened therefore our hearts and thoughts
are all in confusion. (f ,ister in law has oCended you5
6ai;! hai;! you5+ Di %ang laughed it oC and said. )This
canUt #laed upon ,ister in law. (f it were ( instead! (
would feel dou#tful too. Although ( reached this #a#oo
hut a little earlier than you #ut what concurred in this
place! had already passed. .hat ,ister in law is
wondering! ( a wondering in y heart as well5%e
:iu#ai! Gu 6ong! Ahuo Bufan and Old 2aster Long! their
wherea#outs have now #ecoe a ystery5+ 6is eyes
looked on the ground. )The $oor have three traces of
#lood!+ 6e
)But only this corpse shown no #lood traces. ,o how did
he died1+ Although this Euestion was very o#vious #ut
#efore he pointed out! no one else had noticed.
3veryone looked at the corpse now and o#served that
his face Q>T was twisted and he died #ecause he was
greatly startled #y soething. Or was he attacked #y a
for of soft stance inner artial skill! that destroyed his
veins and died1+ Long Fei sighed deeply. )All these had
#ecoe a ystery. But ( hope that
Brother Di will 4oin hands with us to investigate the
ystery5+
Di %ang siled coldly! his hands carried the corpse and
said with his head lowered. )All these ysteries will #e
revealed one day. By then everyone will know that what
( say earlier is the true*+ 6e lifted his head to glance at
Long once and said in a clear voice. )Big
Brother take good care of yourself.+ And he $ashed
outside the door.
Long Fei was stunned and shouted after hi. )Brother
Di5Di
%ang5wait*+ But this Tianshan ,word Clan only
descendant! had an astonishing swiftness oveent
skill. 3ven though he was carrying a #ody in his hands
#ut in an instant! he had all #ut disappeared*
Long Fei was left looking idiocy at the door for awhile as
he eyed the darkness. 6e sighed deeply in his heart!
turned #ack and uttered. )6e is really a worthy
an5*+ Guo %u"ia rolled her eyes and softly said.
)Fro what ( can tell! this an has soething up his
sleeves* 6e5+ Long Fei suddenly shouted. ),hut up*+
Guo %u"ia was startled as Long Fei continued to add. )(f
it is not for your &nger guessing! ( will not oCend such a
good an. 6ave you already forgot what 2entor 2aster
usually have #een teaching us1 Dse honesty to treat
people! suppress all anger. =ow look what we done. .ill
anyone in -ugilist still #efriend Ahi4iao 2anor. Does it
ean the end of Ahi4iao 2anor #ecause of what you
have done*+ 6e was usually a lenient an to others.
Therefore when ,hi Chen and Gu
%ihong saw hi now in real rage! they did not dare to
say anything now*
Guo %u"ia was startled oentarily #efore she covered
her hands with her face and stored out of the #a#oo
hut.
,hi Chen and Gu %ihong were startled as well and
together they shouted after her. ),ister in law*+
Long Fei countenance changed and he looked with open
eyes. 6ow could he not feel startled within after he saw
his doted copanion of any years stored out in a &t
of anger1
.hen ,hi Chen reached the door! he felt like going after
Guo %u"ia. All of a sudden he halted his steps as though
he seeed to ree#er that he was not the person
that supposed to go after her.
Gu %ihong softly said. )Big Brother! you should #e the
one soothing her5+ Q>Q Long Fei lowered his head. )(
was too #ash in y words*+ 6e looked at ,hi
Chen and sighed deeply. )(t is #etter if Third Brother will
to sooth her instead*+
3ven #efore he had &nished! ,hi Chen had rushed out.
After #eing silence for Euite soe tie! Long Fei sighed
deeply. )(ndeed! ( was too harsh on her. Actually! what
she did is for the concerns of everyone5+ 6e did not try
to fault others and fault hiself &rst. .hen Gu %ihong
looked into his eyes! she felt a sense of pity for hi.
After what happened! she could no longer reained in
the Divine Dragon Clan #ut soehow! she could not
#ear to say out the word )leaving+*
Therefore she could change tact and say. )Big Brother+
,he softly said. )Do we reain here or do we go down
the ountain1+ Long Fei uttered as he looked down.
)Down the ountain*+ 6e sighed deeply. )Anyway your
,ister in law has no reason not to go #ack Ahi4iao 2anor
and5Fifth Brother is very likely to #e waiting for us
down the ountain.
6ai;5.hat concurred today is indeed very weird and
ysterious. .hat for did that priest steal the coNn1
This atter and the other atters are the sae! it
really stu#les the ind. 2ay#e5+ 6e siled. )2ay#e (
a too a little too stupid.+ Gu %ihong sighed in her
heart. )(s he really too stupid1+ ,he could not answer
therefore she did not reply.
)All these ysteries! there will #e a day when it will #e
revealed5+ Long Fei uttered as he eyed the door
outside to see a colun of isty fog rolling over.
Therefore he sighed deeply at the sight. )But no atter
what5+ he uttered. )This very day is &nally done*+ =o
one can catch the passing of tie and no one can retain
tie either. But ( could tell you this! even #efore this fog
had rose! the night was already very late. Dnder the
starry nights at the 6uashan ountain range! under the
$urrying of the leaves5 =angong -ing and 2ei %in"ue
continued to stare at one another. After what sees to
#e a long tie! none of the even $inched.
Between the two of the! no one really knows who was
the victor. Finally!
2ei %in"ue otionless #ody #egan to ove. ,he gently
#rushed her $uttering long hair to a side and said. )Do
you really want to wait for the1+ angong -ing without
any hesitation replied loud an d clear. )=aturally*+ 6e
did not know that when a woan was arranging her
hair! her heart was feeling confused too. 6e only knew
that it was what he should do! therefore he replied
without hesitation.
2ei %in"ue elancholy sighed. )As you wish*+ And
danced away with the Q>S $uttering of her dresses. But
suddenly she turned #ack her head and stoically added
a few words. )But only this once*+ Dnder the starry
nights! 2ei %in"ue sat onto a tree #ranch while =angong
stood otionless #esides the coNn56is heart was in a
state of confusion*
Then he walked to and stopped in front of 2ei %in"ue.
)Let e ask you5+This four words when he &rst said it
out! was loud and clear #ut the ne"t few lines! he could
not continued.
2ei %in"ue rolled her eyes and asked. ).hat do you
want to ask1+ angong -ing was startled #ut he added.
).hen ( &r st opened that coNn! why was it epty1V
2ei %in"ue gently laughed. )This coNn have another
copartent #eneath! cant you tell1+ =angong -ing
ade a sound of acknowledgeent and a#out to leave
when
2ei %in"ue tried to contain her laughter and said. )(
afraid that what you want to ask e! is not this right*+
=angong -ing was started and turned #ack. Both their
eyes locking #efore angong -ing lowered his head and
said. )That is ri ght*+ 2ei %in"ue asked. )Then what is
your original Euestion1+ angong -ing replied. )But now!
( don/t feel like a sking anyore*+ And walked away.
2ei %in"ue was startled as well. ,uddenly she
elancholy sighed and said. )3arlier! if ( did not #orrow
the re$ection of the 2oon to gra;e at the running
strea! ( would really think ( a old now*+ angong -ing
turned his head and asked. ).hat are y ou saying1+ 2ei
%in"ue #rushed her long hair to the sides of #oth her
shoulders. Dnder the oonlight! her pale and pure
glaorous face indeed displayed her peerless #eauty.
Dnder the #ackground of the tree and the starlight! her
eyelids and her #eautiful eyes that seeingly reached
out to the hearts of others looked at =angong -ing #ut
although he had turned his head #ut he was not looking
at her. Therefore she unwittingly softly sighed a few
ties and said. )3ver since ( started to roa the -ugilist
real when ( was fourteen! anyone that have seen e!
no one have treated e the sae way as you have
treated e5+ =angong -ing coldly hued! and
reached to feel the patterns of the purple coNn. (f he
had #ut opened the coNn lid now! there would #e fewer
stories to tell in -ugilist. But he was only gently feeling
the designs of the coNn and had no intention to open it.
)( have seen any e"traordinary youths!+ 2ei %in"ue
was still #rushing her long hair that was like the cloud!
)( have also seen a lot of e"traordinary Q>> esta#lished
heroes. Till now! ( still ree#er very clearly the pitiful
and laugha#le eyes that they have when they looked
upon e5+ There was a tinge of re$ection in =angong
-ing/s eyes and he shot it towards her as he coldly said.
)(t is #est that you keep all these proud histories of
yours in your heart.+ 2ei %in"ue said. )3r...D
u1...) ,he siled. )(f you don/t want to listen to e!
you can walk far away*+ =angong -ing in a show of
frustration slaed his hand onto the coNn and sent
the coNn vi#rating for awhile. There seeed to #e a
sound coing fro within the coNn #ut #ecause he
was feeling ve"ed! he did not heard. )3verywhere ( go! (
was $attered. 3verywhere was those pitiful and
laugha#le faces5+ At last she said. )After ten years had
seeingly passed. During those ten years! indeed there
were any egoistic and stupid en that would #leed for
e! involved in duels 4ust for e. (t was all #ecause (
had looked at hi once or ( had once siled at hi.
Therefore in -ugilist! there were people that started to
scold e! scolding e that y
free will! how could they #lae onto e1 6ello...Do you
agree1+ =angong -ing 4ust hued. 2ei %in"ue gave a
captivating laugh. The ore frustrated =angong -ing
#ecae! the happier she felt.
)Ten years ago! ( &nally et a very special an.+ ,he
softly sighed and added. ).hen others looked at e
lustfully! he did not. .hen others stick to e like $ies!
he did not. .hen others are either scolding e! or
#oringly $attering e! he only talked to e when it is
appropriate. %ou could even say he was #eginning to
understand e. 2oreover he is dash and charing! had
an e"traordinary anners! e"cellent in artial arts!
cae fro a proinent Clan and added to that he was
also capa#le in chess! usic! calligraphy! painting as
well as in dance and song. ,oeties he could even
recite a few poes. 6is repute in the -ugilistic
Fraternity was proinent too! often ediating and
resolving the disputes of others! as well as doing
righteousness things. Therefore slowly! ( #efriended
hi*+
.hat she had said! were all praises for that an. (t sent
=angong -ing/s heart pacing as he thought. ),uch an
e"traordinary an! if ( have the chance to know hi! (
will surely #efriend hi as well.+ Therefore he
unwittingly interrupted. ).ho is this an! is his heroic
ei %in"ue said! )%ou do know this an.+ As she gav e a
ost loving and
r appear in the ortal real
=angong -ing sighed with regret in his heart only to
hear 2ei %in"ue ceased her siles and coldly added.
)Because this an had already died under Q>B your
sword*+ =angong -ing was stunned as though soe one
had struck hi hard onto his chest. 6e asked. ).hat did
you5you say1+ 2ei %in"ue appeared not to hear hi
and went on saying. )Although he ay look like a good
an fro the outside. But in fact! hu hu* One day
during a #ig snowstor! ( alongside with hi and also
another friend of his! also a proinent &gure in the
-ugilistic Fraternity was using his place for drinking wine
and the en4oyent of the snow. But when ( drank
halfway! ( #egan to feel that soething was not Euite
right with the taste of the wine. ,o were their
e"pressions. Therefore ( pretended to #e drunk! only to
heard his friend patting hi and said. <Fallen! fallen./
And added. <After you have ridden this #ase are! do
not forget y contri#utions*/ ( had heard it very
carefully therefore ( teporary reained io#ili;ed
and checked out what they were trying to up to*+ This
story o#viously had caught the attention of =angong
-ing for he was no longer interrupting her.
2ei %in"ue continued. )This an with a #eastly heart
could even laughed and carried e onto the #ed. Hust
when he was a#out to undress e! ( siply could not
tolerate any longer and 4uped out of the #ed and
struck hi directly at the
front with a pal. This hypocrite although he was #ad
#ut his artial arts were not weak. But he ran out of the
roo through a window. Truth to tell! at that tie ( had
already drank Euite a few of the drugged wine so ( felt
very tired. Therefore that one attack did not see to
in4ure hi #ut ( was una#le to chase after hi* After
awhile!+ ,he looked at her hands! her glances &lled with
anguish and alicious!
and said. )( forced the drug out with y inner strength
#ut ( could not contain the veheent in y heart so (
ran out and sta##ed that despica#le friend of his with
seven strokes! every sword landed on his vulnera#le
points*+ angong -ing felt a chill in his head as he
coent ed. )6ow vicious*+ 2ei %in"ue coldly laughed
awhile #efore saying. )(f ( have #een less e"perience in
-ugilist! ( would have let the violate y #ody. Then
who in -ugilist would #elieve y words! ( afraid they
would only think ( a the one
seducing the. Once it happened who would #e the one
that was <how vicious/1+ =angong -ing was startled and
lowered his head! speechless. But in his heart! he was
secretly sighing.
)The ne"t orning! ( announced to the whole world! if (
ever seen that an face again! ( would gouge out his
eyes! cut oC his ears! and sliced hi piece #y piece
until he slowly died. The people in -ugilist did not know
the reason and spread all kinds of ruors5+ ,he
laughed #ut it seeed like intense ourning.
)=aturally! these ruors were created to hurt e*+ For
no reason! =angong -ing felt ve"ed and he angrily said.
).ho is this Q>F an1+ 2ei %in"ue coldly laughed. )6e
was naturally a very proinent and faous in -ugilist.
3very one nicked hi as Gentlean ,wordsan5+ ,he
uttered it oC with two sounds of laughter.
=angong had a sudden inspiration in his head and he
Eueried.
)6e5he5ain/t5+ 2ei %in"ue coldly said. )(ndeed he is
that Danfeng %e :iu#ai cousin*+
=angong -ing stu#led and sat onto the coNn in
shock*
2ei %in"ue said. )( did not participate in %e :iu#ai/s
-hoeni" BanEuet gathering and ( shaefully sent out a
siilar invitation! everyone in -ugilist already saw it as
#eing unprincipled and unrighteous. =ow ( want to kill
Danfeng %e :iu#ai cousin! it #ecae a pandeoniu.
=ot to ention others! the (ortal
Divine Dragon would #e the &rst one that would not
allowed it to happen. -eople
in -ugilist tended to ingratiate theselves on others! to
fawn or to follow a trend easily! who would care to
separate the #lack fro the white1 Of course! they
would all #elieve in the upright hero of that Gentlean
,wordsan and who would
#elieve the words of a woan heretic! a deoness1
2oreover ( had already killed the only witness.
Therefore the (ortal Divine Dragon issued the Divine
Dragon Challenge to e and asked e to go to the nine
peaks of 6uashan to pay for y life*+ 6er speech was
turning ore aroused and high pitch while =angong
-ing head #owed even lower. Only to hear her added.
)Therefore ( go. At that tie! ( was only twenty plus!
and feeling high spirited! lofty and sure of the
invinci#ility of y artial skills. 3ven if it were -ugilist
nu#er one warrior (ortal Divine ragon! in y eyes
he eant nothing. .hen ( reached 6uashan! (
suggested four
hink twice and iediately skills had not et any
atch
ho saw e! had to turn his
ck against the wind and ran. .hen the (ortal Di vine
Dragon agreed so fast to
y heart.+
nued. )The &rst contest
herefore for the second contest! ( thought very carefully
and challenged hi on the softer aspects of artial
skills.
s he was tall and powerful! ( thought that it coul d not
#e his strength #ut5( lost again* Therefore when the
third round of challenge on secret pro4ectiles! ( had
etly launched the attacks on
o have eyes and #ack
ro the praises of the eney! really was the ost
precious gift ever.
G
angong -ing secretly sighed and thought. )2entor 2
asterUs reputation in life is
not in vain*+
).hen the forth round on swordplay #egan! the
(ortal Divine Dragon was #y now in a rage and told
e he would de&nitely not let e oC for ( had secretly
attacked hi* Therefore he trusted the words of that
Gentlean ,wordsan even ore and thought that (
was #ut a woan who was not only a whore and evil as
well*
=angong -ing $ashed #ack to the words of the priest
that scolded her e"actly the sae! and also
ree#ered5 2ei %in"ue sighed and said. )3ven
though that was the case! he still accede three strokes
to e and let e had the &rst opportunity to attack.
After ( had attacked! he retaliated and in 4ust seven
strokes5+ ,he looked up to the sky and continued. )(n
4ust seven strokes! he had loosened the sword in y
hand and forced e under a ancient pine tree. 6e
pierced e sEuarely in y front5( could only seen a
$ash of light darting in y eyes. Therefore ( closed y
eyes so that ( would peacefully await death*+ ,he
closed her eyes and sighed softly. )But ( waited for Euite
soe tie and could only sense the reeking sound of
the wind passing through #ut there was no other
activities. ( opened y eyes and saw that the sword of
the (ortal Divine Dragon had pierced through the
-ine tree #ehind e uch like going through tofu and
not a single sound was ade.+ ,he opened her eyes
and rolled her eyes! added. )That tie ( was so startled
and heard (ortal Divine Dragon e"claiing to e
solenly! <( use a sword to
defeat you! the people in -ugilist will de&nitely say (
#ully you and you ay #e a sore loser*/ 6e clapped his
hands and took &ve steps #ack and added. <(f you with
a sword can win y #are hands #y half a stroke! ( will
let you go down the peak
alive*/
That tie concerned y life and death so ( cast aside
everything. 3ven #efore he had &nished speaking! ( had
thrown yself forward. As ( was &ghting for y life! so
all y stances were close elee. Because ( knew the
depth of his artial skills therefore ( would only hope to
die along with hi! there was not a hope of even
winning hi. %ou ust know! ( was not trying to
purposely trying to deny anything #ut #ecause ( was in
an inferior position against the strong. ( could only use
this ethod.+ =angong -ing could not nod nor could he
shook his head and could only listened in silence as she
continued. )But after twenty strokes had passed! y
#reathing was no longer in a continuous $ow. At the
sae tie! he used a coon stance in the -ugilist
that was often seen! <Cloud Dragon e"tending its Claw/
and attacked e in the front. ( saw that the left side of
his lower #ody had a #ig gap! therefore ( was delighted
in y heart and iediately dodged y #ody using a R
ock -icking Feather/ and
nd she deonstrated the -eacock -icking Feather st
ance with her hand
eart! for this stroke of hers
h it looked ordinary #ut in fact was an e"traordinary
superior stroke.
he added. )This one stroke fro the -eacock -icking
Feather is the ost
rty two stances of y
eacock ,wordplay. This sword does not seek self7pr
eservation #ut only to wound
n #e evolved fro it as well!
along with hi. But when ( had
lapped his hands together and
. ( could only feel a #urning y entire #ody. A ost
y whole #ody seeed like
$oating and $ying! then...( cru#led onto the ground
without any strength*+ angong -ing felt a chill in his
head and thought. )2entor 2aster ust have hated
her intensely at that tie therefore he would use <The
,even Diaspora of the Divine Dragon/ to disperse all her
internal force in her #ody.+ 2ei %in"ue sighed
sorrowfully and said. ).hat so ysti&ed a#out that one
stroke! ( thought for over ten years in the coNn and is
still una#le to penetrate through how it works. At that
tie! ( could only feel that stroke! he could steal y
sword! wound e and was so natural! that irresisti#le
#ut at the sae tie ( could not &nd anything
e"traordinary a#out it. (t is precisely that ( cannot &nd
anything special a#out it that ( did not know where
should ( resist it5hai;* ( can only say this stroke is
siply too une"plaina#le! totally cannot #e descri#ed.+
angong -ing secretly siled and pondered. )This on e
stroke contained the epitoe of 2entor 2aster artial
art essences. Dsing the intricate part of <?oid/!
<Fle"i#ility/! of course you are una#le to discover it*+
<,tick/! <Fit/! <Copel/! <,lice/! <(ncite/! <-ierce/!
<Contain/5etc! were
although inseparata#le fro artial arts #ut they were
after all the lower level of the arts only. <?oid/!
<Fle"i#ility/ was the superior level of the epitoe of
artial arts. To #e a#le to use the together and on a
single stroke and caused others to
feel so unfathoa#le and una#le to descri#e it was akin
to the Buddhist saying.
<3verything is forless./ 2ei %in"ue once again sighed
to herself and said. )The cultivation that (
had! the sweat and #lood that ( had e"pended! the
painstaking training that ( had to #uild up y artial
art! at that instant! was destroyed lightly #y hi. At that
tie! y heart was really feeling startled! angry!
frightened! scared and at the sae tie Q>L
sorrowful and upset. (t really felt ten ties ore painful
than 4ust killing e with 4ust a sword.
Therefore ( cried and scolded aloud the (ortal Divine
Dragon as vicious and hurtfully told hi what had
happened. ( scolded aloud. )(s it really y wrong1
.hat right do you have! that you can treat e like this!
you hold yourself as selfrighteous so why did you not
investigate the atter! why did you have to cover such
a shaeful despica#le fellow and #ully a woan like
e*+ 6er countenance slowly shown signs of her
anguish and resentent as she ree#ered the
sorrowful past and the hurtful incident.
The ore =angong -ing listened to her! the ore he
sighed in his heart and the ore deeply he sypathi;ed
with her.
2ei %in"ue added. )After iortal Divine Dragon
listened to e! he turned le and after awhile he asked.
).hy did you not sa y earlier*1+ 6is voice was shaking
and he clenched his &sts and he was feeling very angry
with hiself! and regretted for what he had done.
But....hat the point of regretting5+ ,he tried to
suppress her shaking and incite voice and lowered her
head for a long tie.
=angong -ing looked at her #eautiful &ngernails! her
long $owing #lack hair and thought. )The good and evil
of the pugilists! who could really discern1+ )At that tie!
(ortal Divine Dragon took out a iraculous
edicinal pill for treating internal in4uries and ask e to
take it.+ 2ei %in"ue &nally #roke her silence and added.
)But ( re4ected hi. .hat was the use if ( could
teporary starve oC death1 ( had ade countless
eneies for the past ten years and if they knew that y
internal force had #een dispersed! y artial art skill
lost! they would surely seek e for vengeance*
But (ortal Divine Dragon was indeed an upright and
heroic an. 6e went even that far to #eg e! if ( had
died! he would feel regretful forever. 6e wanted to seek
forgiveness for his sins and to copensate and &nish oC
this wrong! wanted to protect e for life and to seek
that despica#le Gentlean ,wordsan out! to avenge
e*+
,he slowly recovered her coposure and added. )6e
did not wait e to say anything #ut helped e to
swallow that edicine pill and used his internal power
and treated y in4uries on the ountain. Although he
and e only duel for 4ust one day #ut he only cae
down fro the ountain only on the third day. The
other pugilists upon seeing hi looking paled and tired!
thought it was #ecause he had
dueled e for three days and applauded for hi*5Alas*
.ho really knew the real contents.+ angong -ing
secretly sighed and thought. ).hen 2en tor 2aster
heard those cries of applaud! he ust #e feeling
e"treely upset*+ )Hust #efore he went down the
ountain! he sealed oC y accupoints and Q>M carried
e to a Euiet and secret place inside a cave.+ 2ei
%in"ue added. )On the following night! he was once
again on the ountain with two very tall and strong
en carrying a coNn. 6e placed e inside the coNn.
The reasons given were to hide e fro everyone/s
knowledge #ut of course the ost iportant...+ ,he
suddenly laughed a sound and added. )2ay#e it was to
hide it fro Danfeng %e :iu#ai*+ angong -ing was
startled and asked. ).hat do you ean1+ 2ei %in"ue
e"tended her hand to co# her long hair and suddenly
giggled.
)Do you not know yet*+ ,he giggled and said. )Danfeng
%e :iu#ai is a deeanor #eauty! her artial arts are
e"treely high as well! oreover she knew how to
aintain her countenance! that tie although she was
&fty #ut looked only like thirty. Therefore everyone in
-ugilist nicked her as the Ageless -hoeni" and a &tting
atch for the (ortal Divine Dragon. ,he is good in
everything #ut...+ 6er laugh was &lled with teasing and
ocking.
angong -ing paled and asked. )But what1+ )But she was
too fond of acting with 4ealousy*+ ,he could not resist
anyore and ade several sEueaish laughs. )As a
4unior! naturally you will not know all these*+ =angong
-ing tried to stand upright #ut suddenly 2ei %in"ue
ceased her light laughter and in a #link of an eye
#ecae very serious.
6er e"pressions could swing fro one end to the other!
always so sudden! no one could know what she really
felt.
)But...+ ,he respectfully and solenly added. )During
those stuCy nights! in that dark roo! ( heard fro the
outh of (ortal Divine Dragon! any things that
concerned %e :iu#ai5+ 6er voice gradually #ecae
slow! &nally she sighed deeply and said. )Hust think over
it! if it is not for the fact that %e :iu#ai has a strange
teper! she should have arried the (ortal Divine
Dragon. One is the nu#er one warrior in -ugilist! the
another is an all talent heroine. They could 4ust link
their swords like their hearts and traverse errily
throughout the entire -ugilistic 0eal. .hat a ost
envia#le life' #ut that did not happened and instead
they spend their entire lives in loneliness... loneliness5
loneliness5+ ,he lowered her head and her long $owing
#lack hair followed suit to land and covered her face!
hiding her feeling as well*
=angong -ing was stunned for a while and a feeling of
unspeaka#le regret too $oated in his heart.
)Loneliness5loneliness5+ During this instant! he &nally
understood the loneliness of any people...The
loneliness of the Cold Blood 2aiden that people in the
-ugilistic Fraternity had nicked her' And the loneliness
of the -hoeni" %e :iu#ai who was a#ove all. 2ost of all!
the one he had respected the ost' the QBT nu#er top
swordsan of the -ugilistic Fraternity' the (ortal
Divine Dragon too had his loneliness.
=angong -ing &nally #egan to understand why his
2entor 2aster #enevolent face would always carry such
a solen e"pression and why so it was always lacking
in 4oy and laughter5This was the secret of the top
proinent
swordsan! the nu#er one warrior. =aturally he would
not ention all these
things in the presence of his disciples. But during that
cold chilling night in the darkness and facing a woan
that was even ore loneliness than hi' even though
he ay have the heart of steel! he would still
unwittingly let go of soe of the secrets in his heart5
Although he had regarded winning and defeat lightly!
did not take life and death into heart. 6e scorned even
fae and wealth #ut he was still una#le to escape fro
the darkest recess of his heart. 6e could not shake oC
the shadow that Danfeng %e :iu#ai had cast upon hi'
those feelings and aCections that he had secretly
concealed within hi. 6e ight have unliited courage
to face everything with his sharp long sword and roa
carefree in the world #ut5he was una#le to cut the
#inding cords that he had felt within.
This was the secret of the righteous hero! it was also
the #rilliant talented an weakness. (t was also the
huanity of the legend of the hero in the -ugilistic
Fraternity #ut #ecause of his shining and sparking
position and repute had #linded everyone! no one took
notice.
(n this world! no one could ever #e a#le to sypathi;e
with the loneliness in his life! nor felt pity for his
unluckiness in his roance. That was #ecause what
others felt towards his feeling would only #e respect!
envy! 4ealousy and hatred.
This was the sorrow part of #eing a hero. Fro the
ancient past to the present! the sorrow of a hero would
#e the least noticea#le*
Finally =angong -ing could not resist anyore and let
go of a deep sigh. 6e
looked around and his heart alost 4uped. For all
around hi! it was &lled with a silver light! and caused
the gala"y to turn into a transparent crystal. And the
2ei %in"ue in this crystal! had #een turned into a &gure
of a goddess.
After Euite soe tie! 2ei %in"ue &nally lifted her head
and to &nish what she left hanging.
)3ver since that day! ( had no chance whatever so to
view the day and the sun. (t 4ust a pity that night ( did
not know that ( would #e separated fro the stars!
oon and the loftiness for so long a tie. (f not ( would
surely used over the a little longer5+ 6er cold and
cal words were suddenly &lled with war feelings.
)Ten QBQ years5+ ,he said. )Long Bushi did not ful&lled
his proise. 6e did not right y wrong! did not avenge
e #ut5( do know the reason why...+ ,he suddenly
stopped and looked at the $uttering light and shadows
of the woods and did not say a word ore.
This sudden silence seeed like a thousand tons
haer that suddenly crashed onto =angong -ing/s
heart. That was #ecause he knew that! her silence
represented her anguish! disappointent and pain. (t
also covered her sypathi;e! understanding and
forgiveness.
For the sake of %e :iu#ai! #ecause that Gentlean
,wordsan was the cousin of %e :iu#ai! his 2entor
2aster could not #ear to capture that Gentlean
,wordsan. Therefore naturally he could not right 2ei
%in"ue/s wrong. And that the <Cold Blood/ 2ei %in"ue did
not force his 2entor 2aster to do so' This naturally
spoke volues of her sypathy and understanding for
hi5 6e knew deeply in his heart' (n that dark little
roo! his 2entor 2aster had felt 4ust as terri#le and
painful as hers. Because at this oent! he too was
feeling awfully painful for he was una#le to say neither
a single word of console nor a single word of asking her
to forgive hi.
,he looked forlornly at the starlight while he looked
forlornly on the soft grass on the ground. After another
long period of silence! 2ei %in"ue sparkly eyes was
suddenly drawn towards hi. 6e slowly lifted his head
and discovered that fro the side her soft and #eautiful
lip! there was a tingle of sile which he was una#le to
coprehend 4ust like the far reaches of the starlight
that ysti&ed hi.
,he looked at hi intensely and suddenly carried siles
and said. )But do you know5do you know1+ ,he
repeated.
angong -ing could not resist and asked. ).hat do (
know1+
2ei %in"ue was still looking at hi intensely and said.
).hat your 2entor
2aster failed to do for e! you have done for e. (
personally heard hi and you talking and ( had heard
his dying cry after you wounded hi with your sword*+
=angong -ing felt his ears druing loudly as his #ody
staggered ckward. )That5That priest5is Gentlean
,wordsan1 + There was a deep resentent in 2ei
%in"ue as she coldly laughed. )6e has already #ecoe a
priest1 Good! good*+ 6er voice #ecae as sharp as the
whip that was lashing in id air. )Although ( do not
know why he #ecae a priest #ut his voice5his voice
even if ( die! ( will never forget*+ Although =angong -ing
face was caled! he was una#le to suppress his startled
feelings. 6e did not know whether to feel proud or
apologetic. The renowned swordsan of -ugilist had
actually died under his sword* But nevertheless! the
feeling of guilt and apologetic that he had felt for the
priest had ore or less faded.
QBS
Only to hear 2ei %in"ue continued to say. )That is the
con$ict your 2entor
2aster and e have and should #e what you wanted to
ask earlier #ut did not. %ou have avenged for e
therefore ( want to tell you this. That an did not died
un4ustly at all. All these years5while ( was lying inside
the coNn! ( have no other wishes other than to hope
that ( can speedily regain y internal power! using all
eans to regain y internal power and to seek hi for
vengeance. Therefore earlier when ( heard his horri#le
cry! although ( feel happy #ut ( can/t help feeling
disappointed. And feels anguish too. ( even think of
after ( walked out of the coNn! ( will kill the person that
help e killed that an*+ angong -ing felt a fear in his
heart and saw the e dge of 2ei %in"ue/s outh
seeingly carried a tinge of laugh.
)But! soehow5+ ,he cally siled and said. )2ay#e
it #ecause y state of divinity has changed over the
years. =ow not only will ( not kill you! ( see to feel like
thanking you. That #ecause you cause y hands to
avoid the chance to #e
oid needless #loodshed! no
n happen.+
his woan whose everyone had called <Cold #lood/ w
ould say such a word
saying an appropriate word at ay. )After 2entor 2aster
al strength has #een recovered! this is indeed a weird
thing.+
ei %in"ue ysteriously siled awhile and softly sa id. )(s
this such a weird
d not guess the hidden
hat he said earlier was 4ust a rando utterance. B ut
now he really felt
<5speedily regain y al power5/ Dnconsciously! he
her internal power! did she
the teptation to ask her #ut
ei %in"ue interrupted his thoughts.
y internal strength #ut ( repay nor vendetta to #e
done.
las* This is really uch #etter than a stoach ful l of
hatred.+ arlier! she was suddenly aroused with
eotions! su ddenly resentent!
ed down to sigh softly onto
t the sae tie! softly singing.
oll and roll! roll till Granda #ridge! Granda c alls e
a good #a#y5little
#a#y! go to sleep! oy sit #y the rolling cradle! roll
and roll5/ 6er voice was so sweet and gentle! and her
countenance so peaceful and QB> serene. (t seeed
that she had returned to a very far drea like state
where at that tie she was still little. ,urely she had a
very gentle other and she would sing this ordinary!
sweet and this failiar yet waring child #allad that
everyone knew in their hearts.
.hen =angong -ing heard this gentle singing and
looked at her serene face!
his heart could not help #ut felt pity and regrets. 3ver
since she started to roa the -ugilist at &fteen! she
ust have for a long tie did not refresh this song. That
was why she sung it in renants! even i"ed two
diCerent child #allads into a single
#allad. But in the ears of =angong -ing! this fragented
singing was e"ceptional
sweet and intiate. 6e wished she could always
aintain this state of divinity and wished that it would
happen for hi as well. That was #ecause he too had
returned to a distant drea. (f ortals would always
aintain this #a#y state of divinity! then #loodshed and
ugly things would occur uch lesser.
=angong -ing had #een weary! now felt a war fatigue
slowly overcoing hi as he listened to her singing.
Dnconsciously! he slowly enclosure his eye lids5the
singing seeed to #e ore and ore distant away5
,uddenly there was a sarcastic laughter that sounded in
his ears* 6e opened his eyes and in the idst of the
fog! fro the woods! appeared a shadowy &gure of a
person. 2ei %in"ue ceased her singing while =angong
-ing shouted. ).ho1+ There was a $ash and a young
an in gray appeared in front of hi* (n that instant!
the two of the stood still facing one another and at
the sae tie look over one another. (n =angong -ing/s
eyes! this young an who suddenly appeared supposed
to look 4oyous and handsoe #ut his face nevertheless
carried a taint of stu##ornness and disdaining cold
laugh that seeed to direct at =angong -ing*
angong -ing lifted the tip of his sword and asked in
surprise. ).ho ay you #e1 .hy did you coe1+ QBB
Chapter ,i"
Guest of the 6eavenly 3peror
The young an in gray kept staring at =angong -ing.
)2arvelous!
arvelous*+ 6e suddenly laughed coldly and said. )%our
2entor 2aster ost e"alted disciple in the apple of his
eye! your older prot@g@ #rother spoke of a ost e"alted
fellow disciple #rother! while his 2entor 2aster
wherea#outs is still
ten to a girl singing. 2arvelous indeed! arvelous
indeed*+
angong -ing solenly said. )This have nothing to d o
with you*+ %oung an in gray laughed. )%ou still #ehave
so arrogant! why don/t you adit your wrong1+ angong
-ing said. )This depends on who you are1 An d what is
your intention1+ 6is countenance was caled and his
speech was neither weak nor forceful. 6e siply stated
atter of fact. 6e did no wish to reveal too uch to
soeone who he not sure whether if he was a friend or
foe. (t was actually the sae like he would not hide
anything fro his friends*
The young an in gray #rowsed his view and saw 2ei
%in"ue who reained otionless on top of a tree and
suddenly laughed aloud. )%ou want to know who ( a1
And what is y intention5+ 6e laughed aloud again.
)But &rst you have to adit your wrong*+ angong -ing
coldly hued and said. )(f you have c oe to provoke!
free please to drawn the soft #lade hidden in7#etween
your waist. There is no need to go around in circles.+
2ei %in"ue softly laughed awhile! seeingly approving
and praising of his action.
That young an in gray halted his laughing and he
seeed to #e startled. 6e seeed to feel strange that
=angong -ing under his taunting could still #e in such a
cal coposure. 6e also seeed to feel strange that
an ine"perience young an like hi would have such a
sharp o#servation and eyes and could see that he had
hidden a rarely seen soft weapon inside his clothes*
=ow he felt disadvantage and this was soething out of
his e"pectations.
=ow he wished he could iediately dealt hi a &erce
retaliation*
6e recovered his thoughts and coldly laughed. )(f ( a
not here to provoke! you...+ Before he could &nish! he
had another thought. .ould he not give hi another
chance to laugh at hiself1 ,o he kept Euiet suddenly.
But out of his e"pectation! =angong -ing did not
laughed and continued to look cally at hi! QBF
seeingly guessed what he had #een thinking in his
heart.
angong -ing interrupted his thoughts! )(f you do n ot
have the intention...+ The young an in gray
interrupted hi and said! )Hust treat that ( have the
intention to provoke will do*+ As his #ody turned and
when he once again faced =angong -ing! he had with
hi a soft silver spear in his hand*
angong -ing/s long sword was still #y his waist. A
lthough his heart was not cal! he was paying a great
attention to this long sword. That was #ecause he did
not wish that after losing the sca##ard! he would lose
the precious sword that his 2entor 2aster had given
hi*
6e 4ust siled and said. )(f you have the intention to
provoke! then ( have no choice #ut to retrospect a few
strokes*+ 6e turned his wrist and gently drawn out his
sword. 6e did not show oC his swordanship nor did he
likewise followed the usual swordsen style of
displaying how fast they could draw their sword in a
feat to easure the #rilliant of their swordplay*
6e was cal and steady! did not have ,hi Chen
rashness and 4ealousy! nor
did he have ,hi Chen proneness to fall into teptations.
6e was also #enevolent and frank #ut when copared
to Long Fei! he knew how to hide his strength and #e
tactical.
6e lifted his shoulder and held his sword in front of his
chest while the young an in gray shook his spear and
in that instant! &ve to seven #eas of re$ective light
lingered.
angong -ing slowly e"tended his sword point and so
lenly said. )After you*+ By now he had already noticed
that the young an in gray har#ored neither evil
intention nor his eney and was only suppressing his
frustrations. Therefore in his speech and actions! there
was still soe traces of courtesy*
he young an in gray thrust his spear and in the f og
was a ray of light as
ngong -ing adired secretly.
hat young an spear techniEue was indeed aa;ing f
ast till the point of
e shifted his leg oveents as his sword point fol
lowed the spearhead of
r light and a couple of clashing sounds. ,uddenly the
young an in gray coughed out a sound as he soared
upward*
There was a ray of silver light as it followed the
ascended up. =angong -ing took a step #ackward as he
lifted his sword.
But the young an in gray as he ascended up! his
shining silver spear #roke through the fog and at
lightning speed thrust downward! 4ust like a crane that
was dancing in id7air that was descending upon its
prey on the ground*
angong -ing was startled as he said. )Tianshan ,ev en
Fors ,wiftness QBG skill+* And he ad4usted his steps to
hoe his sword upward.
There was a $ash of green light as it sealed oC the
silver spear path. The young an in gray 4erked his
spearhead and gently contacted the sword point.
There was a dang sound as he once again used the
opportunity to 4up forth again.
=angong -ing suddenly shouted a sound as well as he
hastily hurried seven steps that placed hi out of reach
of the young an in gray spear attack. 6is eyes focused
#ut he did not retaliated yet as he waited patiently for
the young an to descent &rst*
But the young an kicked #ackward to reverse and he
e"tended #oth his shoulders uch like a eagle and a
ray of silver light once again cae piercing in his
direction.
=angong -ing once again oved another seven steps.
6e was as steady as the ountain! when he oved! it
were as fast as lightning. This seven steps looked like
4ust one step as the green light of the sword in his hand
#eaed! #eing as fast as the silver spear*
he young an failed in his &rst attept as his #o dy
uch like an eagle
hift his sword up! although
opportunity* But he only
anded with his silver
he young an secretly uttered to hiself. )Alas D i
%ang! Di %ang! do
+
his young an in gray was naturally Di %ang. After he
had #uried the rpse! he iediately rushed down the
ountain. ( #ued with the solo purpose
h Brother/ that Long Fei had
6e was naturally a forgiving person' therefore he did
not put uch thought whether others had dou#ted hi.
But he had the sae haughtiness of ost young en
that when he saw =angong -ing! he felt like pitting
against hi. On the other hand! he was feeling strange
why this young an had the ood to listen to the
singing of a girl1
But now as he was facing =angong -ing! his heart was
slowly #egun to appreciate hi. 6is spearhead was
constantly shaking #ut in fact foreshadowed an
e"treely powerful stroke that he had yet to use*
=angong -ing still aintained his posture all the while
his attention was focused on the oving spearhead.
,uddenly 2ei %in"ue suddenly softly laughed awhile
and asked. )%ou are not &ghting anyore1+ The two
young en with their four eyes turned their attention
on her. 2ei QBR %in"ue slowly stood up! her looks was
so charing and lova#le that 4ust that siple posture of
4ust standing up! caused the una#le to resist to have a
second look.
,he walked gracefully towards Di %ang and said. )Are
you not the descendant of Tianshan Divine ,word! =inth
.ing Flying 3agle Old 2aster Di1+ All along! Di %ang did
not pay attention to her. =ow it seeed that he was like
a an enveloped in darkness that suddenly discovered
her glaorous #eauty.
This glaorous #eautiful woan instantly da;;led hi
with her #eauty like lightning. 6e felt so startled that he
4ust nodded and did not say anything. 2ei %in"ue softly
laughed and said. )Did you see his prot@g@ #rother 4ust
now1+ Di %ang was once again startled and nodded his
head again.
angong -ing was surprised inside hi. )6ow did she
know1 6ow did he have known his prot@g@ #rother1+
Hust as he was a#out to ask hi where he had saw hi!
2ei %in"ue giggled and said! )6is prot@g@ #rother ust
have #een
feel good within and wish to test hi1+
Di %ang widened his eyes and was astonished. 6e could
only nodded again.
,he asked hi three Euestions and all hit the ark of Di
%ang/s heart. (t caused Di %ang who had #een da;;led
#y her #eauty to unconsciously intiidate #y her
super# intellect.
(nside =angong -ing/s heart! he felt ore and ore
curious. Only to hear her laughed softly and turned
#ack! )That is it! what are you all &ghting for*+ ,he
walked to a tree and #egan to sit down. 6er eyes rolled
and looked at the two young en and suddenly
laughed. )( o#served it fro his artial art skills to
know his origins! fro his attitude and speech and
guessed his intention. There is nothing so strange a#out
it. .hy are you
er speech was odest! seeingly suggesting that it
was soething
i %ang secretly sighed in his heart and thought. ) .hat
an intelligence
ligence girl*+ .hat he had e had said. But the language
angong -ing asked. )2ay ( know if...)
Di %ang said. )That is right. Hust as what this aiden has
said! ( indeed saw your prot@g@ #rother earlier. At this
oent! he is still on top of the ountain
ak. =ow that it is soon to #e orning! you should go up
and conduct a search.+ 6e did not wait for others to say
anything and laughed again to say. V( a Di %ang.
=ow that ( seen you! ( a really very happy. 6ope that
we can eet again soe QBL other tie...+ angong
-ing asked. ).hy not stay #ehind for awhile to talk5+
Di %ang laughed. )3arlier ( have intentionally oCended
and now ( really feel slightly e#arrassing. There #e
uch to catch up soe other tie #ut today we ust
part*+ .hen he had said <e#arrassing/ he had already
started to ove away.
.hen he had spoken the last word! he had already
oved #eyond the woods.
angong -ing looked at his direction intensely and
secretly sighed. ).hat an e"treely fast swiftness
oveent skill.+ ,uddenly 2ei %in"ue laughed lova#ly
and said. )Do you know why he suddenly go in such a
haste1+ =angong -ing paused to consider #ut #efore he
could reply! 2ei %in"ue laughed again and said. )That is
#ecause he really did not dare to look at e*+ =angong
-ing was stunned for awhile #ut he did not turn his head
and coldly said. )( afraid that ay not #e the case*+ But
his heart secretly sighed unconsciously.
,uddenly there was a sweet fragrant in his nostril as
2ei %in"ue walked undetected #esides hi and softly
laughed. )(n your heart! you think that what ( say is
correct #ut your outh refuse to adit it. .hy is that
so1+ ,he carried all siles on her face and she happily
o#served =angong -ing face and thought.
).hether you adit or not! ( a going to see how you
are going to reply e this tie.+ But even #efore she
had &nished her thoughts! =angong -ing solenly said.
)%ou are always treating huan characteristics as too
#ase therefore even if ( a unwilling to agree with you
#ut ( have to agree. But what ( say whether it is worth a
grain of salt #y agreeing with you! why don/t you think
a#out it! right1+ The revealing truth was always #etter
than $owery words. 2ei %in"ue
ceased her siles and she was startled. Only to hear
=angong -ing looked at her in her eyes as he started to
carry the coNn and solenly said. )(t #est if you follow
e and ( introduced you to y
s world! there is still a few real an*+
2ei %in"ue was still reaining stunned for awhile until
=angong -ing had carried the coNn for Euite a
distance. Dnconsciously she #egan to follow hi. After
awhile! she suddenly halted her steps and looked at his
#ack view and sarcastically laughed a few ties and
said. ).hat a disciple that respected his nevolent
teacher and his teachings! ( see now tha t he is such a
person*+ angong -ing was startled and turned his head
to as k. ).hat did you say1+ 2ei %in"ue coldly laughed
and said. )( a speaking 2andarin! don/t tell e you do
not understand1+ QBM angong -ing looked perple"ed
and said. )(f you do not e"plain! it doesn/t atter to e
if ( listen or not*+ he turned his head and continued to
walk. 2ei %in"ue looked at hi hatefully. 3ver since she
started to roa the
-ugilistic Fraternity! every tie she knitted her
eye#rows or laughed! there were #e countless nu#er
of en who got sitten #y her. ,he had never seen a
young an such as =angong -ing #efore. .hen
=angong -ing still did not turned #ack and continued to
walk! she could not resist the urge to follow and said.
)6ello5+ =angong -ing did not ceased his walking nor
did he turned his head #ut he
asked. ).hat is the atter1+
2ei %in"ue said! )%our entor aster ordered you to
follow e! to protect e. .hy did you choose to run up
the ountain alone1+ Although she sounded so
frustrated #ut she did not ceased her steps either.
=angong -ing stopped in his tracks. 6e turned around
and looked at her.
)Did you not follow e up as well! why did you say ( go
up alone1+ 2ei %in"ue said! )(5(5+ ,uddenly she
stoped her leg and said. ).ho says ( want to go up
the ountain with you*+ angong -ing said! )2arvelous!
arvelous5+ 2ei %in"ue widened her #eautiful eyes
and cautiously asked! ).hat did you say1+ angong -ing
siled and said. )(f you are not willi ng to follow e up
the ountain! please wait for e here awhile and ( can
also put the coNn here too.+ 2ei %in"ue #it her teeth!
asked. ).ho say ( a going to wait here for you1+
angong -ing said! )Then5+ .hether he really did no t
understand a girl heart or intentionally did not
understand! he did not say a single word of pleading.
)Then5+ 6e purposely pondered. ).hat should #e
done1+ 2ei %in"ue said! )%ou will follow e down the
ountain5+ angong -ing said! )(t is naturally. =aturally
( wi ll follow you down the ountain5+ 2ei %in"ue
siled and said! )Then5Let go*+
But =angong -ing siled too as well. )But you should
follow e up the ountain for awhile.+ The siles that
was on 2ei %in"ue instantly evaporated as she said
angrily.
).hy you5+ angong -ing siled and added. )%ou have
lay in the sall coNn for
thousands of days! you should really have taken a stroll.
6ave a look! today wind is so wonderful! the weather is
so &ne and the grass and trees are so #eautiful. And
touring under the grandeur of the erless view of
6uashan! isn/t it such a 4oyous th ing1+
ei %in"ue was half &lled with frustration for awh ile.
,uddenly she #it her
T
id. )Follow e*+ At last she
=angong -ing glanced at her long $uttering hair and
secretly laughed.
)-eople in -ugilist all say that she is so cold hearted and
how vicious. But ( think she is 4ust a girl who have not
shed oC her innocent yet.+ 6e tried his #est not to
laugh it out.
But 2ei %in"ue suddenly giggled in front and said. )First
tie listening to soe one sounds fun. But5+ ,uddenly
her laughter was no ore as she turned her head. )Only
this once.+ angong -ing said. )(ndeed! indeed. Only this
once. + 6e turned his head #ack as not to let 2ei %in"ue
saw his siling look.
The orning sun rose a#ove the peaks of 6uashan
when they found the #roken down #a#oo hut.
Although =angong -ing was feeling an"ious! he had
stopped earlier at the place where there was a deep
footprint on the ground as well as the various stone
&gurines. Finally they had reached the #a#oo hut #ut
it was now eptied of anyone. 6e sighed disappointing.
)They have left5+
2ei %in"ue casually said. )And you have wasted a trip*+
,uddenly =angong -ing eyes shone and he said aloud.
)That ay not #e the case*+ 6e suddenly placed the
coNn that was in his hands to 2ei %in"ue. 2ei
%in"ue had not the tie to ponder and received it. ,he
saw hi oving to the old
furniture and lifted it. 2ei %in"ue did not saw that
#eneath the old furniture was a piece of yellow paper so
she sarcastically said. ).ill there #e a treasure
underneath1+ angong -ing said. )(ndeed*+ As he turned
his #ody and on his hand was a piece of yellow paper.
6e looked at it carefully for awhile and slowly there was
a coforting sile to his countenance. But his sile
contained soe eleents of astonishent. Afterwards!
he placed it in his clothing.
2ei %in"ue who was carrying a coNn had wanted to
look at it too. But #ecause she was #eing encu#rance!
she could not do so therefore she could not resist
asking. )6ello*+ angong -ing purposely reained
nonchalance and sai d. ).hat is the atter1+ 2ei
%in"ue coldly hued and raised #oth her hands to
$ing the coNn to
=angong -ing. After he had received it! she stored out
of the door.
,he felt so frustrated in her heart and did not wish to
look at =angong -ing anyore. But after walking
awhile! she could not resist looking #ack only to see QFQ
=angong -ing looking at the stone &gurine that was
engraved on the side of the ountain. .hen he had
walked casually towards her! he looked very cal. (t
seeed that his worries earlier had largely faded.
But 2ei %in"ue felt even ore perple"ed and after
walking another two steps! she turned her head and
asked. )Do you want to say it or not1+ angong -ing
asked. ),ay what1+ 2ei %in"ue hued and swung her
waist a little as she stored oC several eters away.
=angong -ing felt it was funny #ut she suddenly
stored #ack again and said aloud. )That piece of
yellow paper! what on earth is written on it1+ angong
-ing siled and said. )%ou want to look at the paper!
why don/t you say it sooner1 (f you don/t say! how
should ( know*+ 6is right hand was carrying the coNn
#ut his left hand when it e"tended out! was clenching
the paper. (t seeed that he had already placed the
paper on his hand.
2ei %in"ue was stunned for awhile and she could not
help #ut sighed elancholy in her heart. )Although ( a
#eautiful! #ut not all the en in the world are sitten
#y e. Although ( a sart #ut he is not necessary
stupider than
ling sorrow! angry or
paper and opened it and it read.
s well*+ ised her voice to ask.
angong -ing siled. )6e will not die*+
2ei %in"ue lifted her head to look at hi and asked in a
serious tone. )This <6eavenly 3peror/! how you do
decipher it1+ angong -ing said. )=aturally is a nae of
a Old 2a ster in -ugilist. Other than that! what5+ 2ei
%in"ue coldly added. ).ho is it1 6ave you ever heard
that there was soe one in -ugilist that is nicked
6eavenly 3peror1+ =angong -ing appeared to startled
while 2ei %in"ue added. )2ay#e5+ ,he wa nted to say
<6eavenly peror/ also eant .estern -aradise or
ay#e it wa s the 4oke of his eneies to ceive the. Or
the good intention of friends that wanted to cofort
their hearts.
But when she saw the e"pression on =angong -ing! she
found herself una#le to say aloud her thoughts.
)6eavenly 3peror* 6eavenly 3peror*+ ,he 4ust said
atter of fact. )Hust that this nae ( have never heard
anyone entioning it a#out.+ Hust when they were
a#out to descend down the ountain! she suddenly
laughed. )(t #etter that we go down #y the sall road*+
angong -ing asked. ).hy1+ QFS 2ei %in"ue e"tended
her hands to co# her long hair and gently laughed.
)Look at y appearance! how can ( face anyone1+
=angong -ing looked at her for awhile! looked at her
#eautiful long hair that was as thick as the cloud! looked
at her #eautiful eyes! her pale white face under the
glow of the sun and her snow white long dress! she was
really unearthly autiful. .hat was it and anywhere that
she could not face anyone1 ,o he
anyone! then all the rest of the girls should dig a hole in
the ground and hide inside it*
s he had news of the safety of Divine Dragon and a s for
his clan #rothers
ey would &nally gather again. As he was feeling Euite
happy! he did not say anything #ut followed 2ei %in"ue
using
hed the town of Lin Iuan.
angong -ing who was carrying the coNn u#led in
repetition. )This coNn is really very heavy. =o wonder!
2entor 2aster e"pended so uch trou#le to &nd the
coNn carriers. But they usually do not work for long
#efore they Euit*+ 2ei %in"ue followed docilely #esides
hi! her knowing eyes rolled and siled.
6er sile seeingly contained soe secrets #ut
=angong -ing did not noticed or paid uch attention.
6e only added. )Do you that soe of the coNn carriers
are actually soe who have turned over a new leaf5+
6e suddenly stopped and he suddenly noticed that
everyone in the streets were looking at hi.
A handsoe presenta#le young an who was carrying
a coNn and a aiden who was strangely attired #ut
whose #eauty was #eautiful #eyond coparison! were
#oth walking down the street. (f they did not attract any
attention! then the people on the streets surely ust all
#e #linded. =angong -ing #lushed and
down #y the ain road! we can
owever 2ei %in"ue reained as coposed as ever and
siled. )(f you are
sides of the streets5+ 6er dy used to #eing look upon.
angong -ing said. )(ndeed! indeed5+ As he lowered his
head and walked to the side of the street.
6e suddenly spotted a wine tavern with a sign#oard
<-ing Hi Fast .ine
Tavern/ written in fresh red color. 3ven the sides of the
door were in red #lack colors and it was diCer fro the
other wine taverns. 6is countenance undergoes a slight
change #ut he continued to walk towards it.
But even #efore he could enter the door! a tavern
assistant cae out. 6e was QF> not trying to welcoe
hi #ut to #lock hi fro entering. =angong -ing was
startled and asked. ).hat are you doing1+ The tavern
assistant looked proud and hypocrite as he coldly said.
).hat are you trying to do1+ angong -ing said.
)=aturally ( coe to eat.+ 6e wo ndered in pu;;leent
in his heart why this shop treated its custoers with
such disrespect. ,o he asked.
)(sn/t this shop opening for #usiness1+
The thin shop assistant coldly laughed. ),ure we have
to do #usiness #ut for custoer that #ring a coNn! we
do not welcoe.+ angong -ing $urried laughed and
said. )But5this c oNn is eptied. (f you do not #elieve
e! ( can open it for you to look*+ 6e was a#out to put
the coNn down when the shop assistant pushed hi
away and shouted. )3ven if it is eptied! it is still not
welcoe.+ Although he was skinny #ut he had great
strength.
Therefore it Euite o#vious that he had practiced artial
arts #efore.
At this oent there appeared any people who had
gathered to see the cootion. =angong -ing looked
perple"ed and he was slowly giving way to anger #ut
when he saw the crowd! he suppressed his anger and
said peacefully.
)%our #oss and ( are acEuaintances. Do you think you
can do e a favor #y letting e place the coNn5+
3ven #efore he could &nish! the shop assistant was in
rage. )3ven if you know y #oss! ( will not allow it! now
leave fast5+ 2ei %in"ue had already noticed that
=angong -ing did not want to create any trou#les so
she gently tagged his sleeves and said. )This shop
can/t! we can still change to another shop*+ =angong
-ing looked at the shop assistant for awhile #efore he
ade his way out of the crowd! only to hear hi
scolding. )%ou should have asked around what place is
it* .ho open it1 And who is our 2aster1 (f you coe to
ake trou#le again! ( will #reak your leg5+ 2ei %in"ue
secretly looked at =angong -ing and saw that he was
cal and did not show any hint of anger. ,o she felt
very strange.
But when they changed to another shop! the another
shop assistance told the. )Custoers that Fast .ine
Tavern re4ected! our sall shop did not stay to invite5+
After changing another three shops! it was e"actly the
sae as #efore. By now =angong -ing #ecae
perple"ed. The sall whispering that was &lled with
4eering #ehind his #ack caused hi a great deal of
intolerant.
But still! he did not give way to anger. And ake his
way to another #ig street and &nally found a sall shop
that was willing to accept the. The old tavern keeper
served the cups and chopsticks #ut whispered in a
low voice.
)Actually! custoers that Fast .ine Tavern refuse to
entertain! we do not dare to QFB receive #ut5Alas* %ou
are so young and #ring along your wife5Alas* ( heard
that their %oung 2aster is soeone! who upheld
righteousness and thought little of wealth! has a rich
reputation! is a wanderer and has any friends. Hust
now the person you eet should #e ,econd 2aster %ou.
This ,econd 2aster %ou is
soeone who is trained #y the #oss of the Hu %ing 6ero
3sta#lishent. ( heard that he even learnt soe artial
arts fro their #oss personally. Although he is a shop
assistant! even their tavern keeper did not dare to
oCend hi5Alas*+
Although he said a lot! he also at the tie placed three
dishes on the ta#le.
=angong -ing still reained as cal as ever and not a
trace of any e"pression.
After 2ei %in"ue heard the old an words! she was
original Euite pu;;led and $a##ergasted. But now she
found it to #e Euite funny.
After eating two outhfuls fro the dishes! =angong
-ing suddenly reEuested for paper and #rush! wrote
soe words and carefully folded it and walked to the
door and handed it over to an idle an #y the street
and said soething in a very low voice #efore walking
#ack.
2ei %in"ue looked at hi and siled captivating #ut she
did not ask hi
what he was doing! seeingly she had soething up
her sleeves as well. The #oth of the continued to eat
their eal peacefully. After awhile! there was a iddle
age an in cotton attire who clusily and hastily
appeared. 6e respectfully raised #oth his hands to greet
=angong -ing. But #efore he could say anything!
another an cae like the wind and #owed down on
the ground. 6e was that thin shop assistant ,econd
2aster %ou.
angong -ing rolled his eyes and slowly got up and
asked. ),econd 2aster
%ou! what are you doing1+
The proud and hypocrite ,econd 2aster %ou now looked
so pitiful and lauda#le that he could not say anything.
The another an in cotton attire had an an"ious look on
his face! tried to lighten the ood #y saying. )( didn/t
e"pect5( didn/t e"pect5that %oung 2aster will coe!
arrive at the =orthwest.+ The old an fro the little
shop was startled as well ad glanced at =angong
-ing and glanced at the crowd that was gathering
outside the shop. 6e ru##ed his white hair on his head
and really could not #elieve his eyes.
One ust know that the =angong Aristocracy Faily
had the wealth that could eEual a kingdo. (n the entire
fraternity! it seeed that everywhere were their
#usiness. And the faous red #lack arking of the
=angong Aristocracy Faily supported thousands if not
tens of thousands of people #ut very few actually knew
their %oung 2aster =angong -ing*
=ow the paper that =angong -ing wrote could cause
that ,econd 2aster
%ou and the an in cotton attire to feel startled and
an"ious as they faced their
%oung 2aster. Those two en really did not know what
to say and what sort of QFF pleading should they do.
2ei %in"ue softly laughed and said. )=ow we can
change another place to eat right*+ angong -ing
lowered his head and said in 4est. ),e cond 2aster %ou!
can we carry a coNn inside1+ Of course! his henchen
would never allow their %oung aster to carry the
coNn. ,o the an in cotton attire replied. ).elcoe
2aster to &rst coe to the shop. %our hu#le servant
will order soe en to carry the coNn after you.+ 6e
felt strange why his 2aster would want to carry a coNn
#y his side #ut he kept those Euestions to hiself! as he
did not dare to ask.
=angong -ing siled and fro inside his clothing! he
took out a fragrant sack and placed it casually on the
ta#le and siled at the startled old an. )This is the
payent5+ 6e paused awhile #efore adding. )(n two
days! ( will arrange for you to #e the ,teward of Fast
.ine Tavern. ( #elieve that you will otivate the shop
assistants over there to #e ore kind and courtesy.+ 6e
did not wait for the old an to thanks hi and walked
hurried out of the little shop with 2ei %in"ue.
Only when they had disappeared fro view with the
crowd! this happy old an stood otionless #y the
entrance and it seeed that he had 4ust had a very
#eautiful drea.
6e sat #y the side of the ta#le and opened the fragrant
sack and there was a
#rilliant light shining forth fro it. (t seeed like the ray
of light fro the sunrise that #linded his eyes and also
lit his heart. This happiness cae too suddenly yet
cae too late. 6e ru##ed his wrinkles and thought of
his dead wife. 6e did not
know whether to feel happy or to sigh.
,uddenly he heard of a cracking sound! therefore he
turned his head. But as soon as his eyes oved! his
entire #ody seeed to free;e. And he dropped the
fragrant sack as four shining pearls rolled toward the
coNn that was at the side of the wall5 The coNn lid
was now opened and a priest who was drenched with
#lood cli#ed out. The old an felt his #ody shook and
suddenly ree#ered he still got his voice5#ut he was
already too stunned #y the happenstance 4ust like he
was too stunned #y the happiness earlier. But even
#efore he could shout! the priest had purged forward
and e"tended all ten of his &ngers like hooks and
strangled his
here was soe sound #efore silence settled down. T he
priest looked around
gone to take a peek at the
shing =angong %oung 2aster.
e let go of a sound of relief as he hurried upstai rs to
change his clothing
G
d an who had work hard for
hining pearls5
he %oung 2aster of the =angong Aristocracy Faily had
arrived at Lin uan*
his piece of news took Lin Iian Town #y stor. The re
were soe that
fae! soe 4ealous! woen hat like his wealth.
nside Fast .ine Tavern! there were countless nu#e rs
of people who want
=ow =angong -ing had started to regret why he had
openly revealed his identity.
,iilarly like =angong -ing! 2ei %in"ue too took Lin
Iuan #y stor.
6ardly anyone could scarcely #elieve their eyes that in
this life! they would actually witness this e"traordinary
#eauty that siply looked like a fairy.
=angong -ing Euietly walked down the stairs of Fast
.ine Tavern to ask a shop assistant softly. )Did you see
a strong an and three other young en and woen
that coe to Lin Iuan1+ The shop assistant respectfully
shook his head and he solenly said. )Go check it out.+
And the shop assistant respectfully nodded. 6e then
asked. )6ave that coNn #een settled1 Did you invite
the old an fro the sall shop here1+ The shop
assistant countenance changed. For no one
ree#ered the old an in that sall shop.
=angong -ing countenance changed. And at the sae
tie! the crowd who saw a handsoe young an in a
clean cloth #ut not $ashy walking down the stairs to
talk to a shop assistant. Then soeone shouted. )Look*
That is =angong %oung 2aster*+ As shouts and praises
cae fro the crowd. But =angong -ing had already
sneaked out fro the #ack of the shop*
Because it was dark now! he anaged to avoid the
crowd and arrived #ack to the sall shop down the
street. But strange! why was there such a crowd outside
the sall shop1
Feeling pu;;led within! he hesitated for awhile #efore he
could not resist the teptation to walk in and saw the
gruesoe sight*
There was a funeral procession that was walking out of
Lin Iuan City! on its way to the ancient to# that was
outside this Iian ancient city. On the funeral rlor was
the word )The #enevolent of Old Du will #e
ree#ered forever+. But
QFR
who had died1 And for who1 ,oe people #egan to
wonder a#out it and search for the nae of Old Du #ut
it was a ost ordinary nae. ,o everyone felt even
ore pu;;led.
A an in #lack appeared at the front of the funeral
procession. And soe people knew hi as %oung 2aster
=angong fro the =angong Aristocracy Faily*
But the strange thing was for who was he ourning1
For a dead #ird! =angong -ing was willing to #ury it.
=eedless to say when he saw the corpse of the kind old
an! he felt very heavy and sorrowful. 6e could not
guess how the old an got killed #ut he had a feeling
that the old an died #ecause of hi.
6e knew that this old an lead an ordinary life! a Euiet
livelihood. 6e could never e"pect a slight happenstance
would cause this old an to lose his life. This feeling of
guilt caused the #enevolent =angong -ing to #lae
hiself and to lose sleep. 6e could only host a grand
funeral for the old an and to ake up for the sorrow
when he was alive.
,uddenly there was a cootion on the road in front as
a an in white ade his way through. =angong -ing
lifted his head only to see hi pay respectfully to hi
and said. )%our hu#le servant is .ei Cheng 3n! who
have en taking care of Iian City #usiness for 2aster5+
angong -ing said solenly. )=ow is not the tie to
talk5+ .ei Cheng 3n an"iously said. )%our hu#le
servant heard the news yesterday and speci&cally coe
to welcoe Old 2aster Du spiritual funeral and to clear
a path #ut who would e"pect5+ angong -ing said in a
tranEuil anner. )(t #een ha rd on you! stand up and
talk.+ But he continued to walk #ut after walking a few
steps! he noticed that there were several #ig ta#les with
incense and funeral papers 8altar9. But now it was in a
ess and soe of the ta#les were even destroyed.
6e #ecae perple"ed and looked at .ei Cheng 3n who
looked awful #ut was still #esides hi. 6e turned and
asked hi solenly. ).hat is going on here1+ .ei
Cheng 3n lowered his head and said. )%our hu#le
servants yesterday when we knew that 2aster is
holding a funeral! so we #usied throughout the night to
prepare the sacri&ces. But who would e"pect that there
is another group of people fro outside Iian City that is
holding another funeral too. And they are planning for it
to #e very grand too and #rought alost all the sacri&ce
aterials fro all the funeral shops in Iian. %our
hu#le servant put forth a pricier oCer and anaged to
#uy #ack soe of it.+ angong -ing said. )(t ust #e very
hard for you al l. .ith such a good intentions! it is
enough.+ QFL 6is anneris and attitude was peaceful
and spoken like a gentlean. .ei
Cheng 3n did not e"pect that this =angong 2aster who
was so faous in the world! whose wealth eEualed a
kingdo would #e so courtesy! so he was startled. But
he soon recovered and said. )2aster you are indeed
#enevolent and did not #lae upon your hu#le us.
But we are afraid that if the funeral procession is early
so we already caped outside here throughout the
night. But last two or four hours! there were another
funeral procession and we thought it was yours. But5+
angong -ing asked solenly. ),oe one creating tro
u#le for even a funeral1+ .ei Cheng 3n sighed and said.
)Coing fro the sandstor! there was
seven to eight en riding strong horses and in #lack.
And they carried a sall red $ag5+ angong -ing was
slightly startled and thought. )Th ere riders! could they
#e the 0ed Flag 3scort Agency! ,ia Ahongtian/s en1+
.ei Cheng 3n was still relating. )Fro what ( could see!
these en do not look upright therefore ( avoided
the.+ =angong -ing hued a sound. Although he did
not say it aloud #ut he felt unhappy in his heart. )These
en #raved the hardship of long 4ourney and served as
ared escorts! earning their keep. 6ow could they not
#e upright*+ )But who would e"pect that when these
people saw us! they got oC fro their horses and knee
#efore us and shouted. <Old 2aster! us 4uniors have
arrived late*/ ,oe even lay on the ground to cry aloud.
Therefore we feel strange a#out it and asked the for
who funeral they are for1 But when they lifted their
heads and saw the words on the spiritual ta#let! they
$ew into a rage when they got up and scolded us
nonstop. ( told the that the one who istaken the
spiritual ta#let is you! why did you have to scold others1
These en when they heard e! without any reasons at
all started to &ght with us. .e are not their atches
and soe of us are even #eaten up #adly and are sent
for treatent. And they got on their horses
nd started arranging the ta#les and to wait for 2aster5
therefore5(t is the ess that you witness now and ay
aster forgive us.+ .hen he &nished! he and all th e en
in white kneeled on the
=angong -ing swept his eyes around and saw that
although they were not dly in4ured! they looked awful.
6e said in a tran Euil anner. )3veryone please get up.+
(n his heart he Euestioned angrily. )These 0ed Flag
Jnights! why are they so #ar#aric1 They had seen the
wrong spiritual ta#let yet #laed it on others. ( should
really ask Old Chief ,ia.+ But then =angong -ing had
another thought. )The 0ed Flag 3scort Agency has long
#een esta#lished and #uild up Euite a reputation for
itself in -ugilist.
QFM 2oreover! 0ed Flag (ron Lance ,ia Ahongtian is
well known for his chivalrous ways. ,o his followings
under his 3scort Agency will surely not #e that rude. (t
is well possi#le that these shop assistants have long
#een haughty and oCended the others with their words.
6ow can ( have such a thought to #lae others without
checking out atters. 6ow can ( ake friends in -ugilist
in future1 6ow can ( &nd a footing in -ugilist1+ After
thinking! he had a cold sweat.
6e had always #een righteous. .hen he encountered
pro#les even #efore he #laed on others! he would
#lae hiself &rst. 6e had never #rought into
account that he was #orn in an aristocracy or his
connection with a faous Clan. 6e would try to deal
with it personally and in a fair anner. Therefore when
he thought that he would alost #ecoe an
unrighteous person! he grew afraid in his heart.
As he was approaching ever closer to Iian City! he had
another thought.
)The 0ed Flag Jnights seeed to #e in great haste. (
wonder which proinent &gure had passed away5Alas*
(t seeed that there will #e freEuent trou#les arising in
-ugilist5+ Therefore he #ecae heavy in his heart as
he felt sorry for the lives that could possi#le #e lost.
,uddenly a few shouts interrupted his thoughts and
=angong -ing saw a few &gures standing in front
#locking his way.
The one who was leading the was a pale an in a
#lack gown and dark shoes. 6is pair of eye was like &re
and shot toward =angong -ing! coldly said.
)-lease halt your advance*+ angong -ing swept his eyes
as he #owed with his ha nds and asked. ).hat ay it
#e1+ The stranger with a sharp e"pression shot past
=angong -ing/s shoulder and glanced at the #anner
#ehind hi and said solenly. )( suppose you are the
steward of this funeral1+ angong -ing said. )( #eg to
diCer*+ The stranger said. )( have a atter to ask for5+
angong -ing replied. )-lease free to say*+ The stranger
asked. ).ill you lead the funeral procession to the .est
Gate1+ angong -ing suppressed his oaning and said.
)(sn/ t the 3ast Gate 4ust in front1+ The stranger said.
)That right! the 3ast Gate is in front. But the 3ast Gate
currently has any pugilist friends that have gathered
to send an old proinent
ck! it will create inconvenient.+
y track! then will it
( afraid ( cannot coply with
T
he stranger looked at hi carefully for awhile #ef ore
solenly said. )(f you not change your track! it has
nothing to do with e. But that group of pugilist friends
are very rough5+ 6e did not wait for =angong -ing to
reply! looked up the sky and said. )(f you pause to
consider awhile! if it is not soe one proinent that
had died! how can these pugilist friends gathered here
to perfor such a grand rite1 ,ince it is for an
earthshaking hero! these pugilist friends! how will they
let other funeral
u are #ut a noral traveler! it can still #e
understanda#le #ut with a funeral procession5hehe! it
#est that you change your track.+
=angong -ing looked at hi carefully and noticed that
other than he is pale!
he was not that old either. But his attitude carried an air
of intiidation. One look and he knew that he was not
an ordinary an. (f it were a rite for a proinent hero in
front! if he changed his track! it would also #e a ark of
respect for the old
pugilist aster.
But #efore he could voice out his thoughts! the stranger
coldly added. )( a afraid that y friends will oCend
you therefore ( have coe to warn you5+ The #ig hulk
in #lack that had #een standing #esides hi added.
)Big
Brother 0en has such a good intention towards you.
Friend! you should know where to stand*+
=angong -ing appeared to #e perple"ed and did not
glance at the hulk! solenly said. )(n -ugilist!
righteousness and #enevolent coe &rst. (f it is an
upright and earthshaking hero! could he so uch as to
force the weak to give way to the strong1 ( afraid that
even if he had died! he would not have wanted others
to do such things right.+ The stranger countenance
started to change and once again! he looked carefully at
=angong -ing. ,uddenly he said in 4est. )That is right.
%ou are young! handsoe and frank.+ angong -ing
asked. )Then please give way5+ The stranger waved
his hand and said. )Although you are frank #ut the
funeral procession still have to change its course5+ 6e
siled and said. ).hen two person crossed the #ridge!
the young should let the old cross &rst! when two enter
a one feet door! the 4unior should let the senior. The
person that we are holding rite for! whether it is fae or
standing! ( afraid are several notches higher than the
person in your funeral procession. Therefore! if you
change your track! what does it atter1+ Till now! his
attitude had #een cold and haughty. But his voice was
tranEuil. angong -ing solenly said! as he stood
upright. )T hat is right. %ou are right on the spot*+ QGQ
The stranger laughed #ut suddenly he thought that he
ight use the sae words on hi! so his laugh
iediately ceased*
angong -ing pretended not to see and solenly said .
)The old an that lies in this funeral procession!
whether in ters of fae and standing! ay not #e
copared to others. But in ters of righteous and
#enevolent! it is earthshaking and even Gods and
Deons know. ( afraid it is not less than the one you are
ying respect to5+ he stranger coldly said. )0eally1+
angong -ing added. )2oreover! if you copare it wi th
the fae and standing of the -ugilist! not only our
funeral procession! no one will even side track.+ The
stranger looked icily at =angong -ing for awhile #efore
he siled and added. ),ince you are not willing to listen
to y good advice! ( wash y hands oC this atter*+ As
he turned and walked oC.
=angong -ing did not e"pect hi to 4ust walk away so
suddenly. ,o he was stunned and that #ig hulk shouted.
),ince Big Brother 0en do not want to eddle into this
atter anyore! let e <-illar of 6eaven/ Iue Bao %i
take care of it instead. Friend! are you willing or not to
change your track*+ 3ven #efore he had &nished! he
started to e"tend his hands to push =angong
-ing on his shoulder.
=angong -ing e"pressions undergo a change as he
avoided this attack eCortlessly. 6e said. )( have no
con$icts with you and ( do not want to hurt you. -lease
ake way.+ 6e really did not want to hurt anyone and it
cae fro the #otto of his heart.
This #ig hulk Iue Bao %i laughed hilariously at hi and
said aloud. )Little friend! Dncle Iue can/t #ear to hurt
you too so it #est if you change your track*
angong -ing paled and asked. ).hat did you say1+ Iue
Bao %i laughed strangely and said. )This*+ As he sent
another pal attack at =angong -ing. )( see that you
also know soe artial arts therefore your Dncle %i is
willing to accopany you to play around.+ But even
#efore he had &nished! his speech lost its 4eering for the
way =angong -ing avoided his attack was siply
un#elieva#le.
<-illar of 6eaven/ gathered #ack his force and said
aloud. )3"cellent
display*+
The other en that were #locking the road! now
attacked at the sae tie as
Iue Bao %i.
=angong -ing reained as steady as the ountain as
he knocked Iue Bao
%i and two other en on the ground.
Iue Bao %i was stunned for he did not know how he fell
as he witnessed QGS ore en fell #y =angong -ing.
=angong -ing #y now reali;ed that the Big Brother 0en
when he said.
).ash his hands ean asking the to attack hi. =ow
he was curious a#out the #ackground and identity of
this Big Brother 0en.
angong -ing swept his eyes and saw that <Big Broth er
0en/ had #rought two elderly en in #lack to the scene
and although he looked very cal #ut his eyes #etrayed
his surprise. 6e leapt to hi and said in a low voice.
)The strong #ully the weak! eploying wolf pack
tactics. (s there no ore 4ustice in the -ugilistic
Fraternity1+
The <Big Brother 0en/ reained coposed. Although he
was younger than the two elder en #ut he carried
uch ore air. (f he did not speak! the other two elder
en would not speak or ask. Hust then ore than ten
en plunge toward angong -ing/s #ack #ut that 0en
surnae an waved and they ceased their attacks and
none of the oved.
Dnder the sandstor! =angong -ing could see that #oth
the elder en were thin and pale #ut possessed sharp
eyes. (t seeed that they were proinent heroes in
-ugilist who had not yet retired.
The an with the surnae 0en siled. )%our artial
skills are not weak and you are actually one of us.+ 6e
said in 4est. ),ince you are also fro -ugilistic
Fraternity! things will #e easier to settle.+ As he pointed
to the slightly taller elder an and added. )This is one
of the 2an ,han Two Brothers! U(ron -al Golden ,word
,olitary ,wordsanU Chang ,un Chan! 2aster Chang
,un Da.+
6e pointed to the right hand an and continued. )This
is naturally U,tartled
,oul Twin ,word .ind Chaser ,wordsanU! Chang ,un
Jong! 2aster Chang ,un
3r.+ angong -ing clenched #oth hands in respect and sai
d. )( long heard of your nae5+ But he thought that it
was really very strange that those two recluse
swordsen would #e here. And why did he ention
their nae1
The 0en an siled and said. )Although ( a #ut a
no#ody #ut the one that can cause these two to coe
fro a thousand ile away to attend the funeral rite!
how any people in -ugilist are capa#le of it1 Can/t you
guess1+ angong -ing appeared to #e in deep thoughts
as he pondered. ).ho is he1 That can cause the 2an
,han Two #rothers to coe1+ Therefore he could only
laugh half7heartedly and said. )( a poor in knowledge
and cannot guess the identity. But please
enlightenent e*+ The 0en fellow suddenly #ecae
very solen and sighed deeply. )This an who died! is
a great loss in -ugilist! a loss that eEualed a city. This
an is faous throughout the nine provinces! whose
skills are unrivalled in the world! with the QG> sword
Fallen Autun Leaf doinate -ugilist for tens of years!
the (ortal Divine Dragon Old 2aster Long5Alas*
,ince you are also part of the -ugilistic
Fraternity! for the sake of this Old 2aster Long heroic
spirit and change your
course! is appropriate*+ 6e suddenly noticed that
=angong -ing looked very stunned and did not say
anything. Therefore he felt very strange and asked. )Do
you know this Old 2aster Long5+ =angong -ing
suddenly dashed past the lightning fast.
<2an ,han Two Brothers/ turned pale as they turned
toward =angong -ing.
But that 0en an waved his hand and laughed. )Don/t
#other to go after hi. This young an ust #e
soehow related to the (ortal Divine Dragon. 6e has
no ill7intention and is only attending a funeral rite.+ 6e
looked at the shadowy &gure of =angong -ing fro a
distant and softly sighed. )This young an is a dragon
aong en. %ou ust take care to o#serve hi.
6opefully he can #e our friend or else5+ 6e did not say
ore as his eyes turned sharp and cold.
There was a tall and iposing old an who stood in the
iddle of a crowd.
6e looked very solen and his eyes were sorrow. And
he did not notice =angong
-ing as he approached. 6e seeed to #e in silence for
Euite a while #efore he said aloud. )The (ortal Divine
Dragon had #een a hero and we should not #ehave
unhappy. Brothers! let hurray
shaking shout echoed all
=angong -ing felt confused within. 6e did not know
whether to feel sorrow or happy. 6e sighed deeply as he
stepped forward to the large ta#le in front. The tall and
iposing an was startled and yelled. ).here did this
anial coe fro and dare to coe to distur# the
spiritual ta#let. Take hi down*+ 6is voice was solen
and iposing uch alike to the (ortal Divine
Dragon. After he had shouted! ore than ten en fro
all sides rushed to =angong -ing. angong -ing shouted
aloud. ).ait*+ 6is voice was s tartling and caused the
en fro all sides to halt.
The iposing old an shouted angrily. ).aiting for
what! hurry5+
=angong -ing swept his eyes across and saw that
thousands of angry eyes were now eyeing hi. 6e felt
startled within and did not how to untangle fro this
situation.
But en were rushing upon hi fro all sides now and
interrupting his thoughts. All these en were no dou#t
all highly skilled and =angong -ing was forced to dodge
fro all their &erce attacks.
QGB The iposing an angrily said aloud. )( want hi
alive so that ( can Euestion hi5+ Before he could
&nish! two other #ig hulk were #y his side and said
soething in a low voice and his rage seeed to
disperse. Looking at =angong -ing! he saw that
although he could not retaliated #ut no one anaged to
touch hi yet. But ore and ore pugilists #y now had
rushed forth to capture this rude young an.
=angong -ing was perple"ed as he tried to dodge and
shout at the sae tie. )3veryone wait5+ But how
could he e"plain in such a circustance1
But une"pectedly! the iposing old an shouted.
)3veryone hold it*+
This shout was very loud and startling. And everyone
iediately ceased #ut the thousands of angry looks
reained.
=angong -ing sighed! as he felt touched for the
achieveents of his 2entor
2aster in -ugilist. 6e turned around and respectfully
#owed to the iposing old an.
The iposing old an asked suddenly. )Are you the &fth
disciple fro the
Divine Dragon Clan! =angong -ing1+ 6is words were
very clear as it echoed to everyone who was startled #y
this revelation.
)This young an is really fro the Divine Dragon
Clan1+ And the pugilists whispered aong theselves.
One ust know that =angong -ing after he #ecae the
prot@g@ of the Divine Dragon Clan! had not roaed the
-ugilist real yet.
Therefore the people of the -ugilist fraternity did not
know hi. Although everyone knew that he was the heir
of the =angong Aristocracy Faily #ut none knew that
he was also the disciple of (ortal Divine Dragon.
=angong -ing thought it was strange that this old an
would suddenly recogni;ed hi and he said still #owing.
)Hunior is indeed =angong -ing*+ The iposing old an
appeared to #e perple"ed and said sternly. ),ince you
are fro Divine Dragon Clan! don/t you know that ( a
conducting a rite for your Teacher1 .hy are you
#ehaving outrageously here1 Change to a &lial funeral
dress and apologi;e to the heroic spirit of your
#enevolent teacher in 6eaven.+ =angong -ing
e"pression was stone heavy and #owed again #ut said
in a clear voice. )The kind treatent that is shown #y
all the seniors! is greatly appreciated #y 4unior #ut5+
6is eyes swept around and he said &rly.
)Benevolent teacher actually did not pass away5+
,uddenly there were a cootion all around and the
iposing old an clapped on the ta#le and he said.
)Divine5Dragon5didn/t5die51+ 6e suddenly turned
over and shouted. )Li ,heng! .ang Ben Guang! coe
over here*+ =angong -ing lifted his sight and saw that
#ehind the iposing old an walked out two other en
in #lack ro#e. They were the coNn carriers of Ahi4iao
2anor*
QGF
(t seeed that after =angong -ing was chasing the
priest! Long Fei! ,hi
Chen! Guo %u"ia and Gu %ihong went up the peak in an
attept to &nd their #enevolent teacher. Those two
hulks had waited Euite a while #efore they decided to
descent the ountain.
The two of the took the ain road down #ut #efore
they could reach the foot of the ountain! they saw
any people fro the -ugilist Fraternity. They knew
that the (ortal Divine Dragon had a ten7year sword
duel! therefore they cae fro thousands of iles to
await news of the duel #etween Divine Dragon and
-hoeni". Because they knew the teper of the
(ortal Divine Dragon! therefore none of the dare to
ascend the ountain.
Therefore the news that the two coNn carrier hulks
#rought to the cae as a treendous surprise to
the* )-hoeni" had died.+ )(ortal Divine Dragon had
en tricked #y the ruse of the followers fro -hoe ni"
Clan.+ And he even left #ehind a .ill. And now!
e#ers of the Divine Dragon Clan had #een
scattered*
This uncon&red yet e"aggerated news spread like
wild&re and #ecae the hot topic aong the pugilists.
(n less than two hours! this news spread throughout the
entire fraternity #y fast horses*
The hero of Iian! who was well known in pugilist as the
=orthwest Divine
Dragon! UFlying 0ingsU .ei :i! 2aster .ei :i although he
was nicked #y fellow
-ugilists as a Fake Dragon #ut he did not place it to
heart. And felt even proud to #e associated with the
(ortal Divine Dragon. .hen he heard this ost
unfortunate news! he iediately suoned the
heroes of -ugilist and to organi;e this grand rite in the
ancient city.
Those who had heard of the news and fro the -ugilist
fraternity all rushed
here to attend the rite.
And adding honor to this grand rite! was fro outside
the %uen -ass! a ystical person known as UFragrance
of a Thousand 2ilesU 0en Feng -ing! who cae hurriedly
together with two Jongtong swordsen! the 2anshan
Two Brothers*
At this oent <Fake Dragon/ .ei :i $ew into a rage as
he suoned the two coNn carrier hulks O Li ,heng
and .ang Ben Guang.
angong -ing thought to hiself. )=o wonder he knew of
the news of the ssing of y 2entor 2aster. =o wonder
he suddenly knew of y nae5+ <Flying 0ings/ .ei :i
said aloud. )(s the news of the death of (ortal Divine
Dragon uttered #y the two of you1+
Li ,heng and .ang Ben Guang nodded at the sae
tie*
)But why did your Fifth 2aster say that the Divine
Dragon had not died1+ Li ,heng and .ang Ben Guang
looked at one another. =one of the dared to speak.
QGG
.ei :i Euestioned. )Did you really see the Divine
Dragon dies1+
Li ,heng! .ang Ben Guang lowered their head even
lower. Only to hear Li
,heng uttered. )%our hu#le servant5your hu#le
servant did5not5+
.ei :i angrily said. ).hat audacious servants! you did
not witness it yourself and talked ru##ish aking a fool
out of e*+ (n his rage! he left pal slaed the ta#le
and sent the oCerings to $y in all directions*
Li ,heng and .ang Ben Guang #ecae as white as
sheet. .
angong -ing said in a clear voice. )Old ,enior ple ase
restraint. This is not really their fault5+ .ei :i angrily
said. )Don/t #lae the! then it is y fault1 (f the
(ortal
Divine Dragon really coe! won/t he think that (! Fake
Dragon is cursing hi to die the sooner the #etter*+
angong -ing secretly sighed. ),o this an is the < Flying
0ings/ .ei :i5+ And look carefully at hi and noticed
that he had soe characteristics that rese#led his
2entor 2aster. But he lacked the splendid aura of his
2entor 2aster.
6e recovered fro his thoughts. 6e was still very
respectful towards this old an. Although he could #e
copared to his 2entor 2aster #ut at least he was an
old hero in -ugilist. ,o he said. )(t is really hard to
e"plain in short notice. (n Hunior/s heart! ( did not think
that Old ,enior did not handle it wrongly. (n fact! ( think
that Old ,enior is worthy of uch
ed and said. )( #elieve that the heroes and friends!
,eniors of the -ugilist in their hearts feel the sae as
Hunior*+
<Flying 0ings/ .ei :i looked at =angong -ing and then
looked at the two coNn carrier hulks and waved his
hands. )Go! go! go5+ The two en #owed and walked
away in shae.
,uddenly there was laughter coing fro the #ack and
the sae person said. ),o ( see that you are fro the
Divine Dragon Clan. (t see that y &rst trip into
%uen! ( will have the chance to eet such a young
hero. (t really such a 4oyous thing. Although the news of
the death of (ortal Divine Dragon is falsely
circulated #ut his herois is an eye opener for e!
therefore it is an even ore
=angong -ing turned to look and he was suddenly
startled. For he once again saw the 0en an #ut the
people #esides hi were not the 2anshan Two
#rothers #ut were a an and a woan. The an was
tall! regal and his e"pression Euiet. The woan was
captivating and #eautiful with #eautiful eyes. ,he was
actually his ,ister in law Guo %u"ia and his third prot@g@
#rother O ,hi Chen*
QGR 6e opened a fan and laughed errily. ).hat akes
e! 0en Fengping ost happy! is that ( accidentally
eet two other disciples fro Divine Dragon Clan.
.ho is these two1 6aha! ( a sure everyone knows
the too*+
There was another wave of cootion as Guo %u"ia
and ,hi Chen ade their de#ut.
One person was heard saying. )-eople say that the wife
of (ron 6ero is very autiful. =ow that we know it is
true5+ As all eye s turned to look at Guo %u"ia.
<Flying 0ings/ .ei :i laughed and said. )Good! good. (t
aa;ing that 6ero 0en #rought along two disciples of
the Divine Dragon.+ And he e"tended his hands to pay
his respect. )The two ust #e the Ahi4iao Twin ,words
that is so faous in recent -ugilist history*+ ,hi Chen
countenance had a slight change as he lowered his
head.
Guo %u"ia softly laughed and said. )Hunior5(...+ angong
-ing stepped forward and introduced. )This is Hunior/s
,ister in law. And this is Hunior/s third prot@g@ #rother
and is also one of the Ahi4iao Twin ,word! who is also
nicked the <:uiet ,wordsan/ ,hi Chen*+ <Fake Dragon/
.ei :i looked at the two of the a few ties and said.
),ister in law5+ 6e laughed aloud and said. )This is the
wife of the <(ron 6ero/1 3"cellent! oh how e"cellent*
Although ( stay far away in the =orthwest #ut ( do have
heard people in -ugilist praising <(ron 6ero/ as Lu BuX
and the girl as Dian ChanX5+ 3ven #efore he had
&nished! people around started to #reak into laughter.
XCharacters fro the Three Jingdo -eriod.
angong -ing unwittingly secretly laughed and thoug ht.
)This old an although he is wise with age #ut his
language is so crude.+ 0en Fengping siled and said in
a clear voice. )(n -ugilist! although there is any nicks
that are unlike the person #ut the nicks of the Divine
Dragon/s disciples are all so true. Take this 6ero ,hi who
is nicked the :uiet ,wordsan.
6e is really as Euiet as stone5+ Although he was
praising ,hi Chen! he was in fact looking at =angong
-ing.
)This young and handsoe an is also fro Divine
Dragon clan and his nae ust #e proinent as well.
2ay ( #e introduced to hi1+ .hen =angong -ing saw
,hi Chen and Guo %u"ia #ut did not saw Long
Fei! in his heart! he had any Euestions to ask. But
#ecause this 0en Fengping looked re&ned and had an
e"traordinary air! he thought that he ust #e soeone
very iportant and unwittingly a touch of appreciation
overtook hi. ,o he siled and said. )( a =angong
-ing! 4ust #ecoe prot@g@ of the Clan not too long ago.
6ow can ( possi#le #e copared to y ,ister in law and
Third #rother5+
Guo %u"ia softly laughed and said. )Although y this
Fifth Brother 4ust
QGL
.ei :i laughed and said. )The disciples of the Divine
Dragon are all outstanding. %ou are all too hu#led. Let
e ask you. ,ince the <Divine Dragon/ is not dead!
where is he now1+ Guo %u"ia elancholy sighed.
)Although 2entor 2aster is well possi#le #e
alive #ut as for where he is now! we as 4uniors! do not
know*+
.ei :i widened his eyes! surprised at the reply.
Guo %u"ia added. )%esterday night! we #een co#ing
the ountain for
2entor 2aster and at the sae tie an"ious for Fifth
Brother/s wherea#outs*+
.ei :i looked pu;;led and asked. )6e is not with you1+
Guo %u"ia elancholy sighed. )=o.+
.ei :i looked at =angong -ing and Euestioned hi
looking startled. )%our
2entor 2aster wherea#outs is unknown! his fate
undeterined! you do not ake an eCort to search and
yet #usied yourself with the funeral of others56ai;!
hai;*
.hat sort of disciple are you1+
=angong -ing was stunned and wanted to e"plain #ut
how could he e"plain what happened in that single day
which was not only cople" and involved the reputation
of his 2entor 2aster.
Guo %u"ia softly sighed. )Fifth Brother is still young
and5+ ,he sadly sighed #ut did not ela#orate.
.ei :i hued in disapproval and did not look at
=angong -ing! asked.
)That <(ron 6ero/ Long Fei! ( have long heard of his
fae. .hy is he not here1+ This was also the sae
Euestion that was haunting =angong -ing. Although the
attitude of .ei :i changed towards hi #ut he did not
ind and thought. )( a a#out to ask for Big Brother
wherea#outs. (t good that he has asked.+ At this tie!
the unusual guest that cae fro #eyond %uen -ass!
<Fragrance fro a Thousand 2iles/ 0en Fengping who
was watching coldly #y the side! thought that it was
strange. )(s there soe con$icts #etween the disciples
of the Divine Dragon Clan1+ And a sile $oated across
his face.
But Guo %u"ia only rolled her eyes to e"press her reply.
.ei :i pondered in frustrated and said. )Then where is
Long Fei1 (s his wherea#outs a secret1 .here did he
go1+ Guo %u"ia sighed and said. )2y Big Brother5Alas*
2y Big Brother he accopanied y Fourth ,ister to
stay at the #ack #ut ( wonder why they are not here
yet*+ ,he sighed again and lowered her head. 6er voice
although was noral #ut her speech was arred #y
any tell tale signs that all were not well and hiding
any other reasons.
angong -ing grew perple"ed and he #ecae suspiciou
s. But <Fake Dragon/ .ei :i asked. ).hy did he not
accopany you #ut instead accopanying another QGM
girl1+ Guo %u"ia elancholy sighed. )Hun5Hunior do not
know*+
,uddenly aong the wind and the sand! a white
carriage appeared. Although the carriage was sall! it
was pulled #y a young horse and seeingly pulled #y
no one. On closer look! e"tended inside it! a #eautiful
hand was holding a rope. Although the carriage curtains
were pure white #ut this hand was as white as the
luster of a 4ade.
=angong -ing who was looking at a distant
countenance slightly changed and Guo %u"ia noticed it
and laughing asked. ).hose daughter ay this carriage
seated1 Fifth Brother do you know1+ Before she
&nished! the curtains of the carriage were slightly drawn
and an e"treely #eautiful woan with watery eyes
and long hair that seeingly $owing like the cloud was
seen carelessly slanting #y the side. 6er watery eyes
rolled and looked around and then &"ed upon =angong
-ing and said. )6ello! have you &nished talking yet1+
The people fro the -ugilistic Fraternity! who had #een
secretly adiring
Guo %u"ia! were all stunned into silence as thousands of
eyes turned their attention upon this e"treely
#eautiful woan. 3arlier when they saw Guo %u"ia! they
all
an were even ore #eautiful e descri#ed with words #ut
ke a heavenly fairy that had
scended upon the ortal real.
=ow that 2ei %in"ue had arrived! although =angong
-ing appeared cal #ut he did not know what to say
Guo %u"ia said! )( was thinking where Fifth Brother go
to! now ( see5+
,he softly laughed and added. )This girl is so #eautiful.
Fifth Brother! you are so capa#le. (n the pace of a day!
you anage to #e acEuaintance with such a #eautiful
#eauty and she sees to #e very friendly with you*+
<Fake Dragon < .ei :i hued and solenly said!
)=o#le 6ero 0en! Brother ,hi! ( staying in Iian City.
-lease coe and attend a feast later*+ As he turned to
leave without looking at =angong -ing and e"tended his
hands together to everyone presented. )Thanks for
aking this diNcult 4ourney and follow e to the city to
en4oy a feast for soe ordinary wine.+ 6e walked away
in strides.
There was soe initial confusion aong the pugilists as
they scattered.
=angong -ing had a stu#ling #lock in his ind. 6e
was haughty in his heart! how could he stand this
huiliation! this cold treatent1 And he could not even
e"plain it to anyone.
Guo %u"ia as she returned the courtesy to .ei :i! her
face could not help #ut felt proud. Only when .ei :i
had walked far did she turned over and walked QRT to
the carriage and said in 4est. )This aiden! what is your
surnae. .hat #rings you here to look for our Fifth
Brother1+ 2ei %in"ue did not even ove and reained
slanting #y the side of the carriage. 6er watery eyes
looked at her casually while her #eautiful hand holding
a rope as though she did not heard.
angong -ing secretly sighed and walked over. )This is
y ,ister in law. This is 2aiden 2ei! is5is5+ 6ow could
he reveal the #ackground of 2ei
%in"ue1
)2aiden 2ei!+ Guo %u"ia siled. )Our Fifth Brother who
is a#le to know you. ( as his ,ister in law feel very
happy as well.+ 2ei %in"ue coldly laughed awhile and
looked at her. )=ow that the old an has left! you
should #e very happy right1+ Guo %u"ia was stunned
and her countenance changed.
=angong -ing who was #enevolent naturally was still
&lled with great respect for his ,ister in law. But he
knew 2ei %in"ue eccentric teper therefore he stood
on the tight spot! not knowing what to do. ,o he
anyhow said anything! laughed and said. ),ister in law!
where e"actly did Big Brother go1+ Guo %u"ia stared at
2ei %in"ue and then suddenly turned around. )%ou
should go and ask your Fourth ,ister*+ angong -ing was
startled and thought. ).hat sort o f a reply is it1+ 6e
saw that ,hi Chen was standing at a side! indiCerent to
anything while 0en Fengping was siling. Although
ost of the pugilists had departed #ut there was still
any that reained. And they were now looking at
the.
6e lowered his eyes #ut suddenly there were two
$ashes of lightning as two shadows dashed past and
stop in front of the carriage. They were the two
Jongtong
,wordsen <2anshan Two Brothers/* But now their eyes
were like #lades and swords looking intensely at 2ei
%in"ue. After awhile! Chang ,un Jong slowly said. )Ten
years of parting and now this failiar face is seen
again.+ 6is stares were &lled with alicious.
Chang ,un Jong solenly asked! )2aiden! is your
surnae 2ei1+ angong -ing was startled and thought!
)Did they re cogni;e her1+ 2ei %in"ue reained as
copose as #efore and nodded her head.
Chang Jong ,un paled iediately and his hands were
shaking as he said! )2ei %in"ue! you5you5+ As he
drawn out a soft sword fro his waist as he shouted.
)%ou coe down*+ Chang ,un Dan too undergo a
terrifying change.
Guo %u"ia was startled and turned to look at =angong
-ing. ),he is really the Cold Blood Concu#ine1+
=angong -ing was frightened in his heart and looked at
2ei %in"ue who QRQ was still as coposed as ever as
she laughed. ).ho is 2ei %in"ue! 2ei %in"ue is who1+
Chang ,un #rothers looked at one another in
#ewilderent. Chang ,un
Jong/s sword slowly lowered. Ten years ago! the Cold
Blood Concu#ine 2ei
%in"ue played a fool out of the two #rothers and they
hated her even now. But their eories of her features
had #een clouded with the passing of a decade. =ow
that she had asked! the two of the were una#le to
coe out with an answer.
<Fragrance fro a Thousand 2iles/ 0en Fengping siled
and said! )The -eacock Concu#ine has found fae long
ago. This aiden is not ore than twenty. Chang ,un
#rothers! it is ost likely that you have ade a
istake*+ Chang ,un Jong looked perple"ed and added.
)Although ( knew that 2ei
%in"ue had #een killed #y Divine Dragon #ut5this
person she is surnaed 2ei as well and they looked so
alike5+ Chang ,un Dan looked at 2ei %in"ue and asked!
)Are you the kin of 2ei
%in"ue and what is your relationship with 2ei %in"ue1+
2ei %in"ue siled and asked! )Those with the surnae
2ei! are they all related with her1+ <Fragrance of a
Thousand 2iles/ 0en Fengping laughed and walked over
in
strides as he separated the two #rothers. )(n this world!
there is any people with the sae surnae and those
that look alike are not few either. Chang ,un #rothers!
you have #een istaken. (t is st that you apologi;ed to
this 2aiden 2ei.+
lthough he had said like this #ut he secretly pull ed the
Chang ,un #rothers
ho had found fae long ago
ei %in"ue laughed forth awhile #efore coldly added .
)These two great
o a naeless person like e.
en Fengping was stunned. Although he was very cop
osed in all atters
to forcefully laugh it oC.
ei %in"ue waved her hands at the pure white curtai n as
it fell.
uo %u"ia eyed the heavy curtain strangely as she t
hought. ).hat an
he was proud of her #eauty and proud of her intell
igence and words. But
when she saw this e"treely #eautiful girl who was so
cold in deeanor! she felt
she lost soething. 6er thoughts recovered and she
lifted her head and said. )Fifth Brother! after this atter
is over. Are you going to go #ack to Ahi4iao 2anor1+
angong -ing replied! )After ( have &nished the fu neral!
naturally (5+ But then he suddenly ree#ered that at
the end of 2arch! he had to eet that 2aiden %e
2anEing at the foot of 6uashan to ful&ll three
un&nished wishes of his 2entor QRS
2aster. And he also ree#ered that he had to protect
2ei %in"ue who was in the carriage and never to leave
her a single step! he #ecae speechless.
Guo %u"ia added. ),ince Big Brother is not here! you
should travel with e.
(f not if ( a seen with Third Brother alone #y the
pugilists! there are #ound to #e gossips.+ ,he
elancholy sighed and said. )Third Brother! what do
you think1+ hi Chen lifted his head and said plainly!
)%es.+ A nd he lowered his head
hen =angong -ing saw his e"pression! he thought th at
it was #ecause
t happened to his 2entor
aster.
e said! )But after 2arch ( have to5+ uddenly there was
an icy cold voice coing fro the carriage. )6ello. .ill
go Hiangnan.+
uo %u"ia coldly replied! )(f you want to go Hiangn an!
please go
angong -ing slowly said! )( afraid5( afraid that ( have
to go Hiangnan too.+ Guo %u"ia e"pression changed and
asked solenly. ).hat did you say1
Don/t tell e that when Big Brother is not here! ( a no
longer your ,ister in law1+ ,he was already 4ealous and
afraid of 2ei %in"ue looks and talents.
Therefore she did not want such a girl to #e #y the side
of =angong -ing. Because that will disrupt her plans in
the future and even discovered her secret. Therefore
she tried to ake =angong -ing stay #y her side.
=angong -ing #y now was very confused in his thoughts
and was in a very tight spot. )=aturally ( have to listen
to ,ister in law #ut5+ ,uddenly a an in #lack
approached and asked! )2aster! do we continue the
funeral procession to the ceetery1+ angong -ing said!
)=aturally to the ceetery.+ As he took the opportunity
to slip away. )After ( take care of the funeral! ( will coe
#ack to discuss with ,ister in law.+ 6e e"tended his
hands and said to 0en Fengping. )6ero 0en! ( ake a
ove &rst.+ As he hurriedly walked oC with the an in
#lack.
0en Fengping fanned his fan and siled and said in a
clear voice. )Finish your task! ( will pay you a visit soe
other tie. ) As he and the two 2anshan Two Brothers
oved to the direction of Iian City.
The rope leading inside the curtain of the carriage was
lifted gently as the horse carriage ake a turn #efore it
oved oC.
Guo %u"ia looked perple"ed and purposely said
elancholy. ).hen ( was a aiden! ( have never heard
of any unarried girls that followed a an. (t see that
QR> in such a short period of tie! the world have
#ecoe so decadent.+ But a erry laugh was heard
inside the carriage. )After one have #ecoe anotherUs
wife! a good conduct has to #e o#served. .hen one is a
aiden! nothing atters.+ Guo %u"ia angrily said.
).hat did you say1+ But the carriage had gone far
and only left #ehind a pack of dust that lingered on her
face.
,hi Chen sighed and said! ),ister in law! (5we should
search for Big
Brother*+
Guo %u"ia appeared to #e startled for awhile #efore she
turned and coldly said. )Are you still thinking of your
Fourth ,ister1+ ,hi Chen said! )(5+ But he got nothing
to say therefore he sighed.
Guo %u"ia said! )Listen to e and #e a good child. Only
then will Little
-rot@g@ ,ister like you.+ 6er eyes rolled and she paused
to considered. )First we
will go to the house of that 2aster .ei :i. ( don/t
#elieve that Fifth Brother will not go to Iian City.+ ,he
looked at the scattering crowd she secretly held ,hi
Chen #y his wrist and softly said.
)Good child! follow e there.+
,hi Chen replied! )(5(5+ =evertheless he still follow her
there.
QRB
Chapter ,even
The Concu#ine causing uproar in the City
2anshan Two Brothers countenance looked as dark as
the darkness. They
had secretly followed =angong -ing till he had
copleted the funeral process and entered Iian City.
=ow they had followed their carriage to a villa.
Chang ,un Jong stood far away under an opposite
house and said in a low voice. ),ince this girl is not 2ei
%in"ue! why did he ask us #rothers to follow the1+
Chang ,un Dan considered for awhile and said. )6e is a
dragon aong en.
,urely he have his purposes when he wanted us to do
so. =ow ( ay not know #ut in future! we will know.
,econd Brother! you and e possesses an
e"traordinary artial skills #ut whatever fae we have
is #ut a $eeting oent. ,o what is the use1 (f you and
e want to gain fae in the Central -lains! we have to
depend on hi*+ Chang ,un Jong sighed and suddenly
fro the door opposite! a an walking in strides
approached the and e"tended out a invitation and
handed it to Chang ,un Dan. 6e siply e"tended his
hands #ut did not say anything.
2anshan Two #rothers were startled and opened up the
invitation and on it was written. )Ahi4iao 2anor disciple
=angong -ing lacking proper knowledge of the -ugilist
respectfully invite 2anshan Two Brothers.+ Chang ,un
two #rothers looked at one another and were startled.
And at this tie! =angong -ing who had changed his
ro#e was now standing at the door opposite and
e"tended his hands.
Although the two #rothers had uch e"perience in
-ugilist #ut at this oent! they did not know what to
do! as they reained startled.
Chang ,un Dan e"tended #oth his hands and said in a
clear voice. ).e appreciate your kind intentions. .e
pay a visit soe other tie*
And they turned and left at the sae tie without
turning their heads.
After =angong -ing had watched the leaving! the
sile on his face vanished and he sighed and walked
heavily into the door. As the skies had darkened! light
fro the #ron;e laps soon lighted the courtyard.
Although he possessed artial skills and illions of
taels of wealth! he was now carrying a pro#le that
neither artial skills nor wealth could solve.
6e uttered. )(f only ( could split into three then all y
pro#les would #e solved #ut5Alas*+ As he did not
know how to split into three therefore his frustrations
and isfortune did not go away.
QRF 2ei %in"ue was sitting in a coforta#le anner and
rela"ing under the e"Euisite purple lap. The soft light
of the #ron;e lap shone on her like a drea.
On top of the stone ta#le! was a #asket of erotic fruits
like #anana! litchi! grape! leon5all these erotic fruits
fro the ,outhern ,eas that even a very wealthy faily
had rarely seen! did not even hold her attention. ,he
4ust looked la;ily at the #ron;e lap that was hanging
on the wall and lost in thoughts.
=angong -ing heavy treading did not distur# her trance
like thoughts. ,he did not even turned and looked at
hi. 6er pale white face under the light of the lap was
like a #eautiful piece of 4ade.
After awhile! 2ei %in"ue &nally softly sighed. )Did they
go1+ angong -ing said. )%es5The two of the had #een
se cretly following us. ( wonder what they are up to. Did
they anage to recogni;e you after all1+
2ei %in"ue causally laughed. ).hy are you worrying
for1+ angong -ing asked. ).hy should ( worry1+ 2ei
%in"ue elancholy said. )%ou are thinking that if others
will to recogni;e e! then it will place you in a
disadvantage position. .hen that tie coes5%ou will
not #other with e anyore #ecause ( a a person
a#andoned
! then won/t you too #ecoe a t upright disciple of the
Divine Dragon will never dare to #ecoe a traitor. 3ven
the (ortal Dragon did not dare
to! don/t you agree1+ =angong -ing reained as
coposed as #efore. There was not a tingle of
e"pression on his face.
2ei %in"ue added. )The Hustice of the -ugilist is #ut a
prestige right en4oy
#y a few people. (f there are ten heroes of -ugilist that
say you are an evil person! then you are destined to #e
one. That is #ecause no atter what you will try to do!
you will always #e in the wrong.
3ven the ost! ost upright of the Divine Dragon
will never dare to say a word of fairness under the
#anner of the Hustice of the -ugilistic Fraternity. Because
even if it is said out! others ay not #elieve56ello! do
you agree1+
There was a tingle in the eyes of =angong -ing #ut till!
he kept Euiet.
2ei %in"ue suddenly softly laughed. )But you can place
your heart to rest.
ow in the -ugilist! e"cept for you and e! there i s no
one else that knows that ( a5+ ,he did not say it out.
,uddenly there was laughter coing fro outside the
window as it said.
)-eacock Concu#ine! this tie you are wrong*+
=angong -ing underwent a great change in his
countenance as he said in a low voice. ).ho1+ As he
saw a an entering #y the window who siled and
said.
)Due to unforeseea#le circustances! ( a forced to
enter through the city to avoid QRG the ears of en.
-lease forgive e*+ The an was actually <Fragrance of
a Thousand 2iles/ 0en Fengping*
=angong -ing was startled as he fell #ackward three
steps.
A strange e"pression $oated on 2ei %in"ue pale face as
she got up and said. ).hat are you saying1 -lease say
it again alright1+ 6er voice was so gentle and tranEuil
like a teacher taking to her students to repeat their
answers.
0en Fengping was slightly startled and did not know
whether this woan was actually coposed or
unconcerned. But his thoughts #etrayed hi as it was
shown on his face. ,o he tried to shift this frustrating
Euery #y saying. )The =angong Aristocracy Faily is
really wealthy throughout the world* .ho will e"pect
that in faraway Iian! you have such a #eautiful villa.+
=angong -ing siled and e"tended his hands as an
appreciation of thanks.
By now he had recovered his coposure.
.hen 0en Fengping had sat down! 2ei %in"ue softly
laughed. ).hat ( asked earlier! did you not heard1+ 0en
Fengping siled and said. )The -eacock Concu#ine is
renowned throughout the real. 2aiden 2ei words! how
can ( aCord to iss out5+ 2ei %in"ue looked solen
and coldly said. )2ay#e you have heard too uch of a
gossip5+ As she oved forth and one of her 4ade hands
waved in the front of 0en Fengping.
Although 0en Fengping reained otionless and
siling! he was looking at
2ei %in"ue/s hand. (t was as though he did not know
that once 2ei %in"ue lowered her hand! he would
iediately hover around deathUs door. =angong -ing
looked on knowingly and he stepped to the front of 2ei
%in"ue. Only when 2ei %in"ue gently put down her hand
did he take a deep
e possesses supree artial skill or that he has a
super# intellect5+
6is thoughts were interrupted #y 0en Fengping #ig
laughter. )(pressive*
(pressive* The -eacock Concu#ine is indeed a phoeni"
aong woen5+
6e ceased his laughter and said solenly! )2aiden 2ei!
if your hand was to t down! then you don/t deserve to
#e a phoeni".+ ei %in"ue coldly said! )%ou have not
ake yourself clear! naturally ( will
en Fengping suddenly laughed and said! )After ( a ke
yself clear! ( n/t think 2aiden will think of haring
e.+ ei %in"ue coldly said! )Those that know too uch!
will usually hover
en Fengping e"claied! )Do ( really know too uch1 + ei
%in"ue said! )(ndeed*+ As she did not take her glance
fro 0en R engping. Although she could not guess his
intentio n #ut she could not take hi
hand that could end his life
lightly.
en Fengping ceased his laughter and added! )(f ( h ad
known too uch!
uch nu#ered at least a
ei %in"ue countenance changed as she interrupted!
)6ow do you e"plain
en Fengping e"plained! )2aiden 2ei knows the arts of
youth and can
will ever know 2aiden 2ei that oncu#ine. But5who will
nd he has ran to UFlying 0ingsU
e pointed at the dark skies outside the window and said
aloud. )=angong
ies of Iian City is now &lled
angong -ing uttered! ),urvivor5+
2ei %in"ue solenly said! )That...That %e Liuge
8Gentlean ,wordsan9 did not die1+ 0en Fengping
sighed and nodded! )Although he is heavily in4ured! he
has yet to die5+ angong -ing was left stunned for
awhile #efore ut tering. )6e has yet to die1+ Although
he sounded startled! he was actually also relieved.
Therefore when 0en Fengping looked at hi! he found
that =angong -ing did not #ehave within his
e"pectations when he heard the news.
)Although %e Liuge is wounded! he did not die. Li Tian
2ing has coe down fro 2t. Ahongnan. Li Tianing is
the Chief of the Ahongnan ,ect and .ei :i is the
,eventh of the Ahongnan disciples . And at this oent
of tie! .ei :i has ustered all the pugilists in the city
to search for the two of you. Although ( a hapless to
aid you #ut ( could not
ak and you are greatly @g@ ,ister in law see to
angong -ing added! )Do you ean to say that we sho
uld seek cover for awhile1+ Before 0en Fengping could
say anything! 2ei %in"ue interrupted! ).rong*+
,he was siling #ut no one knew why.
0en Fengping replied! )( do have such an intention. .hy
did aiden say it is wrong1+ QRL 2ei %in"ue e"plained!
)(f ( were you! ( would advise hi to stop eddling on
this atter. Because anyone that is involved with the
Cold Blood Concu#ine 2ei %in"ue! will not have a good
ending.+ ,he said in 4eer! )(s that what you want to say
to hi in your heart1+ ,he did not wait for 0en Fengping
to open his outh and turned to =angong -ing and
said! )(f ( were you! ( would iediately go far! far
away. 3ven run to that <Flying 0ings/ .ei :i and to tell
hi straight in the face that 2ei %in"ue and you have
nothing to do with one another5+ ,he suddenly
stuped in her voice and then laughed hilariously! )2ei
%in"ue hai;! 2ei %in"ue5%ou are really a ost
isfortune and du# person.
%ou o#viously know that the people in the -ugilistic
Fraternity will never let spare you #ecause you do not
stand for herois and righteousness. Because of your
feel very proud. Because of a
lonely girl like you! those righteous and heroic pugilists
actually o#ili;e the entire city to deal with you*+
=angong -ing kept Euiet and he retained his coposure
while 0en Fengping looked on strangely at the out of
nor rare #eauty who had #y now ceased her
hilarious laughs and was now sitting on the chair. 6er
eyes now looked sharp! &r and cold. (t seeed that
she had thrown away all her feelings with that laugh.
And now her #lood really #ecae icy cold.
0en Fengping secretly thought. )This an and woan is
not a couple! they are not even friends. ( wonder what
are their relationship with one another.+ 6e turned his
attention to =angong -ing and asked! )This atter ust
not #e delayed anyore. ( wonder what you planning to
do1+ angong -ing siled and said! )%our kind intention!
( appreciate it5+ Feng Fengping said! )The odds are
any! it is #etter if you $ee.+ )The odds are any5+
=angong -ing solenly said! )Ahongnan ,ect is an
orthodo" clan. ,urely they will listen to e"planations
and not use the odds right1+ 0en Fengping thought!
)The Cold Blood Concu#ine has such a #ad reputation
that there is no need for any e"planations5+ But he
said instead! )This5+ 2ei %in"ue suddenly laughed
coldly and added! )%ou ay look sart #ut actually you
are very stupid. Those self7righteous people have long
hated e to the core. .ill they even give e a chance
to e"plain1+ en Fengping thought! )(ndeed she has
e"cellent for eknowledge5+ And he
though he looked cal fro olerate her at all1
uddenly there was a knock as .ei Cheng 3n entered.
6e felt strange to see
use he was e"perienced in
aling with surprises! in that instant! his surpri se faded
away. 6e lowered his head QRM
ur# 2aster #ut5+ A sorry
h 2aster and soe erchants
e! all wanted to coe and
y a visit. And they are holding a feast at 3terna l
0estaurant for 2aster and aiden 2ei. ( wonder if 2aster
will honor a visit.+ =angong -ing looked solen and
glanced at 2ei %in"ue who raised her
eye#row slightly as he looked at her. Although she did
not say it out! her disapproval was spelt out Euite
o#vious.
But =angong -ing asked solenly! )(s it now1+
.ei Cheng 3n replied! )(f it is convenient for 2aster5+
angong -ing said! )LetUs go*+ .ei Cheng 3n looked very
happy as he said! )%our hu#le servant will lead the
way*+ 6e left the roo 4oyfully for his 2aster had
actually shown hi such a great honor.
0en Fengping was stunned. At this oent of tie! the
entire city of
<Cold Blood Concu#ine./
e really could not #elieve that =angong -ing would
agree to such a reEuest. 6e
ust #e a hopeless fool5+
angong -ing siled and seeingly saw through his h
eart! )6ero 0en! will you like to 4oin us too for a couple
of drinks1+ 0en Fengping shook his hands and said! )(t/s
alright with e.+ 6e could not resist sighing and added!
)( really cannot understand your intentions5+ angong
-ing added. )2y Benevolent Teacher often ta ught e!
when things happen! why avoid it1 Face it #oldly*+ 6e
siled. )The disciples of the Divine Dragon will never
#ack down fro anything*+
0en Fengping Euietly said! )2ay#e you are right.+
angong -ing said! )As for the kind intention shown #y
you! ( a very grateful. (f we have a chance to eet
soe other tie! ( will ake erry with you.+ 0en
Fengping said! )3ver since ( entered the -ass! y only
achieveent is to know a heroic young an like you.
-lease take care after we part.+ As he e"tended his
hands and left through the window*
angong -ing watched hi as he disappeared and co
ented. )This person is really a good an*+ 2ei %in"ue
coldly laughed and said in 4est! )0eally1+ And walked to
the door #ut she suddenly turned her head and
laughed. )( a feeling strange. .hy did you want to go
deliver yourself to5+ angong -ing said! )(f you don/t
wish to go5+ 2ei %in"ue said. ),ince you already
decided. =either did ( attach any QLT iportance to life
and death in y heart. Alas*5Frankly speaking! with
regards to life! ( a really very tired.+ ,he lifted her
hand to co# her hair #ack and slowly walked out.
=angong -ing was startled and heard a soft sigh coing
fro outside of the door. )(f ( were the! ( would never
give you the chance to e"plain either.+ But the steps
that followed =angong -ing out of the door was
strangely steady aidst the sorrowful sighing.
,uddenly there was a great cootion as the pugilists
saw a nonchalance young an in cotton ro#e and an
e"treely #eautiful and deeanor woan.
)=angong -ing*+
)The Cold Blood Concu#ine*+ The pugilists that littered
the streets echoed the naes of these two people in
their eyes.
=angong -ing was siling as he followed .ei Cheng 3n.
6e was
e"ceptional cal and that alone captivated the hearts
of all the pugilists*
6undreds of eyes looked on as they followed his steady
footsteps.
,uddenly a thin young swordsan drawn his sword and
it eitted a chilling cold sword energy. But =angong
-ing did not even look at hi. The pugilists that were
around therefore did not ake their ove. The thin
young swordsan looked around and fro;e in his tracks.
2ei %in"ue #eautiful eyes rolled as her long hair $urried.
,he was carrying a captivating and sweet sile on her
face and docile walked #esides =angong -ing. An
unknown nu#er of people were looking at her. As she
looked at the pugilists with her #eautiful eyes! any of
the iediately lowered their heads and started to
tidy their clothing.
Those who were pessiists secretly thought. )(s it
#ecause y clothing is untidy1 (s it #ecause ( look
funny1 .hy did she sile at e1+ Those who were
egoistic secretly thought. )Alas! she is siling at e. (s
it cause she takes a liking for e1+ he pugilists that
crowded in the streets were all thinking that 2ei
%in"ue/s
hen 2ei %in"ue saw their e"pressions! the captivat ing
sile that was on
he lighting and decorations in the 3ternal 0estaur ant
had #een speci&cally
cracy Faily. =ow =angong
Q
ing and 2ei %in"ue had reached the wine restaurant
and were walking up the
ying his #est to restrain hiself #ut his glance was
una#le to reove fro 2ei %in"ue.
he ta#les had #een laid on the second $oor of the
restaurant and seated sides it! were the richest en in
Iian City. (n n oral days! the attitudes of those en
were usually haughty #ut today! they were all hu#ly
waiting. Because the
! the -rince of the Golden ingdo*
ll the wealthy erchants iediately stood up #ut
lowered their heads at
f this -rince would #lind their eyes*
=angong -ing siled and e"tended his hands to
everyone. They lifted up their heads and could not help
feeling startled and stunned. But what caused the to
#e caused were the straightforward anneris of
=angong -ing and the unparalleled char of 2ei
%in"ue.
At the sae tie! the crowd that was down the streets
was in a state of ndeoniu. )=angong -ing and 2ei
%in"ue have gone up to the 3ternal 0estaurant+. This
essage started to spread till it reached the ears of
-riest Tian 2ing and .ei :i.
Thereafter shoves of pugilists headed toward the
3ternal 0estaurant in e"citeent and nervousness*
Coing fro the top of the 3ternal 0estaurant were
usic! laughers! toasts5as it ade its way down #y the
wind.
The Chief of Ahongnan! -riest Tian 2ing walked hastily
to the 3ternal
0estaurant with <Flying 0ings/ .ei :i.
-riest Tian 2ing asked! )This =angong -ing is said to #e
the son of a very wealthy faily5+ .ei :i replied!
)(ndeed.+
Li Tian 2ing said in 4est. )(f he think he wants to ove
our hearts through
wealth! then he is not far fro death. 6ow can we let
such a rogue ingle in
-ugilist1+
.ei :i said! )Although he is young #ut his wealth
eEualed a kingdo and is the prot@g@ of the (ortal
Divine Dragon. 6e has everything and should have
#ehaved. .ho will e"pect that although he is
handsoe! he is so lecherous. (t really cause others to
sigh for hi.+ Li Tian 2ing e"claied! )This =angong
-ing shall pay for his evil deeds with his life. 3ven his
clan disciples look down upon hi and refuse to #e
involved QLS with hi*+ .ei :i sighed! )But no atter
what. Today our target is 2ei %in"ue. As for
=angong -ing! we should at least reserve soe respect
to the (ortal Divine
Dragon.
Li Tianing scoCed! )This has to depend what is the
relationship #etween
2ei %in"ue and hi*+
By now they had reached the 3ternal 0estaurant. Li
Tianing waved with
his hands as a signal for the pugilists to surround this
wine restaurant. This was to cut oC the retreat route of
=angong -ing and 2ei %in"ue. This act had alared the
people of Iian City and countless nu#er of speculators
had also crowded round
the #ig street. (t caused the curious consta#les to stall
in the attept to investigate the riot.
This riot had never happened #efore5
3veryone fro young aidens! arried woen with
#a#ies to the #edridden old en were asking! ).hat is
the atter1+ Those that were working stopped their
work! those that were scholars put down their #ooks!
those that were eating stop their eals! and the
ga#lers stopped ga#ling and hurried to the street to
ask! ).hat is the atter1+ ,oe thought that there was
a ass ro##ery for any of the wealthier en were at
the 3ternal 0estaurant. Therefore there was even ore
panic aong the rich.
,oe thought that there was an upcoing #loodshed
#y the pugilists for they recogni;ed 2aster .ei :i and
iediately #arred their doors and windows.
The an"ious consta#les were shouting in the crowd and
holding iron chains in their hands*
The frightened arried woen were in the crowd
shouting for their sons and daughters who was lost.
The ancient city of Iian was now in a state of a
cootion and confusion.
And the people that were aCected #y the riots would
never e"pect that it all happened #ecause of one
woan! a very #eautiful aiden O the <Cold Blood
Concu#ine/*
But a#ove the wine restaurant! under the a4esty light
of the laps! 2ei
%in"ue was nonchalant and at ease.
,he was even sitting Euietly #esides =angong -ing! with
a coy look and was siling.
But the riots on the streets had started to cause these
wealthy erchants to feel startled as they secretly
thought! ).hat is going on1+ But #ecause none of the
dared to #e disrespectful to =angong -ing! therefore
none of the walked to the window and took a peek.
QL>
,uddenly there was a great shout fro #elow and like a
wind! fro the
surrounding windows! scores of en appeared like a
ghost in the darkness and their icy cold stares were
upon 2ei %in"ue and =angong -ing.
).ho are they1+
).hat is the atter1+ =angong -ing sighed as he got
up and he slowly walked to the stairs. 6e was like a host
that was waiting for late guest.
Ascending fro the stairs were Li Tianing and .ei :i.
Their e"pressions were like #ron;e as they ade their
way up the stairs.
angong -ing siled and said. )-lease forgive e fo r
the lack of welcoe for the two ,eniors.+ <Haded 6and of
the -ositive =irvana/ Li Tianing stared &ercely for
awhile #efore he walked slowly towards 2ei %in"ue! who
was trying to contain her laughter. 6e sat down and
took a cup of wine fro the ta#le and drink fro it. The
people all around were looking in tension at his very
ove. And the air around suddenly #ecae
insuCera#le.
6e did not even look at 2ei %in"ue who seated 4ust
opposite hi and looked at his snow7white hand and
solenly said! )The night is very late now. ( sure the
guests have their &ll of the food and wine. (t is tie to
go #ack*+ There was a cootion as the guests ran
down like prisoners forgetting their usual etiEuette.
But there was a very #rave #ank #oss who said! ).hat
is going on with you people. For no reason you coe
here to create trou#le. (s there no regard for law and
order1 Although his words were #rave #ut he was
stu#ling with fright. Li Tianing coldly laughed and
did not even turned his head! )(f you don/t wish to
leave! you can choose to stay here*+ The #ank #oss
looked around. By now! the rest of the guests had
ostly dispersed and he looked at the cold stares
around hi. 6e felt a cold shiver down his spine. 6e
hurried e"tended his hands to =angong -ing and left in
a hurry. .ei :i coldly laughed as he walked toward Li
Tianing side and sat down. angong -ing walked
towards 2ei %in"ue and said to the visitors. )The dishes
are still hot and the wine still war. 0espected ,eniors!
let/s drink together1+ 6e said it in a cal anner.
But .ei :i sashed the ta#les with his hands.
There was a change in =angong -ing/s countenance
and he said solenly! )(f ,eniors wish to drink! ( will
glad to coply. But if ,eniors do not wish to have the
intention to drink! then ( afraid ( have to leave.+ Li
Tianing coldly said! )(f you want to go down! please
free to.+
2ei %in"ue softly laughed as she slowly stood up! )Then
let us go.+
QLB
.ei :i shouted! )%ou cannot go*+
2ei %in"ue raised one of her eye#rows as she asked
$a##ergasted! ).hy is that ( cannot go1 Does 2aster
.ei :i wishes for e to stay #ehind to accopany you!
to drink1+ Li Tianing coldly said! )2aiden you have
#een over#earing in the
-ugilistic Fraternity for nearly thirty years and there are
countless nu#er of ople hared #y you. =ow you
should have lived lon g enough.+ 2ei %in"ue charingly
said! )-riest your hair is white and you have not live
enough. (f you continue to live56a! ( afraid others will
soon call you an old ip.+ .ei :i was enraged while Li
Tianing did not appear to #e oved. 6e
waved a hand to cal .ei :i rage and coldly said! )(f
today! 2aiden you die! (
will conduct a rite for you to pacify your soul. ,o that
those alicious ghosts that you have innocently
hared will not e"tract revenge upon your soul.+
2ei %in"ue softly said! )6ai;* %ou have to kill e
today1+
Li Tianing coldly said! )( dare not. ( only hope 2aiden
will decide use a sword to end your life yourself.+ 2ei
%in"ue asked! )3nd yself with a sword1+ ,he looked
very surprised.
).hy1+ Li Tianing said! )( don/t wish to talk with you
#ut #ecause a priest is erciful that why ( a doing so
now. (f you still want to talk in circles! (Ull #e forced to
kill*+ 2ei %in"ue said! )Then you have #etter start doing
so or else ( will reveal your secret*+ ,he was still siling
while -riest Tianing underwent a great change in his
countenance.
.ei :i said! )( have already said we shouldn/t talk too
uch with her.+ As he #randished out a -hoeni" and
Dragon 0ing.
angong -ing suddenly said! ).ait*+ .ei :i said! )Do you
wish to accopany her to die1+ As he sent ta#les $ying
all over.
=angong -ing parried the ta#les away to the walls
#ehind his #ack as he said! )The two of you coe in
such a haste only to kill. (t is so ridiculous*+ The
surrounding pugilists were surprised to &nd the so
coposed and unwittingly sighed. The pugilists #elow
were also in a state of surprise to &nd it Euite Euiet
a#ove.
angong -ing took a glance around and said in a cle ar
voice. )Today you coe with any! using #ullying tactic
and attepting to kill us in the confusion.
Then in the future! would not others in the -ugilist
deand a 4ustice as well1 (f you really want to take our
lives today! at least you should ake accounta#le to all
the people in the -ugilistic Fraternity for whatever
reasons! ust we die*+ 6is voice
QLF
was clear and loud and echoed to all sides.
-riest Tianing said in 4est! )Fro your speech! it see
that you want to say it to the pugilists around1+ angong
-ing said! )(ndeed. Dnless the -ugilist tod ay have no
4ustice and righteousness to speak of. 3ven if you are
the Alliance Chief of the -ugilistic Fraternity! you still
cannot treat huan life so lightly*+
The fellowship of the pugilists had all coe in a state of
inciteent #ut after listening to =angong -ing who was
&lled with righteousness in his words! everyone fro
soe degree or another was secretly oved. ,oe
even Euietly 4uped down fro the window*
Li Tianing looked around and his countenance
changed.
2ei %in"ue siled captivatingly! )%ou ust #e feeling
regretful in your heart that you shouldn/t have talked to
e that uch. And should have 4ust killed e*+
Although her voice was soft #ut every single word of
hers spread far and wide.
.ei :i laughed aloud hilariously! )(f you were soeone
else! ( afraid you will raise suspicious upon the words of
y #rother and (. But you are Cold Blood Concu#ine so
even if you say a thousand words! it is useless. =o
atter how autiful you can say! (! .ei :i ust rid the
-ugil ist of this 4in".+ 6e turned towards =angong -ing
and said! ),ince you know that she is the )Cold Blood
Concu#ine/! why then did you want to intercede for her1
Hust this
int alone! you deserve to die. But for the sake o f your
2entor 2aster5go! go! leave now.+ Li Tianing said!
)The way you are covering for her. Does it ean that
you and her have soething that is under wraps1+
=angong -ing was now furious. At &rst he had thought
that this Chief of
Ahongnan and <Flying 0ings/ .ei :i were righteous
people. But after witnessing the scene! he was now
enlightened.
The pugilists! who were still around after listening to
their e"planations! now thought. )That is right. (f it is
others! there is still soe roo for negotiations. But the
ill nae of this <Cold Blood Concu#ine/ has long #een
known. Therefore she serve to die long ago. The way
this young an tri es to protect her! very possi#ly he is
not a good an either.+ ctually none of the had really
seen 2ei %in"ue #e fore #ut people were
=angong -ing had largely
nce ancient ties operated in
understanding #ut when throw o $e" their own free will
#ut to QLG
=angong -ing sighed and knew that he could not
control the situation today unlike his earlier
e"pectations. 6e turned and glanced at 2ei %in"ue only
to hear her still aintaining her sile. ,he seeed truly
had placed life and death aside.
The pugilists were all shouting. ).hat is the use of
saying so uch. Jill the #oth.+ Li Tianing coldly
laughed! )%ou want the 4ustice of the -ugilistic
Fraternity! now you can have it*+
.ei :i shouted as he swung his weapons right up and
left up. 6is appearance was iposing and this stance
<Dpright Display/ cheered for his e"traordinary display
of artial skills.
2ei %in"ue kept her coposure and slowly said! )%ou
want to challenge e alone1+ .ei :i was stunned in his
ind as he suddenly ree#ered that the <Cold
Blood Concu#ine/ possessed very frightening artial
skills. And he stood on the sae spot seeingly
stunned and did not even take a step forward*
angong -ing laughed. )6aha. The people fro -ugili st
are ostly #lind fellows5+ 3ven #efore he had &nished!
angry shouts cae fro all sides as this sentence of his
really aroused the anger of all.
2ei %in"ue softly said! )Follow e as ( charge out.+ 6er
face was still coposed as she had ade soe tactical
thoughts earlier and knew that although their
opponents were any #ut was inevita#le to have soe
confusion. ,he knew that with her artial skills! surely
she should #e a#le to ake a #lood path out.
But who would e"pect that =angong -ing would stand
&rly on the sae spot and shouted loudly. ),hut up*+
This shout was indeed earth shattering.
3veryone was startled and ceased their oveents.
angong -ing looked at Li Tianing and shouted alou d.
)=o atter what the head or tail! &rst (! =angong -ing
will like to ask this esteeed ,enior of the -ugilist! in
what year what day 2ei %in"ue coitted the crie
that sentenced her to death1+ Li Tianing did not
e"pect that at this oent of tie! he would ask such a
Euestion! therefore he was stunned.
angong -ing stood upright and shouted. )(f you are
una#le to answer! then what right do you have to
represent the entire -ugilist Fraternity1 .hat right do
you have to talk a#out the Hustice of the -ugilist
Fraternity1 (f you and her have soe deep vendetta! as
the Chief of a Clan! you can only settle it on your own
with her. 3ven if you want to slice her to hundred of
thousands of pieces! (! =angong
-ing will not care. But if you want to a#use your power
to settle a personal grudge! QLR
use the nae of the 4ustice of the -ugilistic Fraternity!
#orrow the use of unproven ruors! use $owery words
to confuse and incite hundreds of drunken pugilist
friends and call it <Hustice/* And act so righteously to
reove a enace fro the -ugilistic Fraternity. (!
=angong -ing a una#le to tolerate such hypocrites.
3ven if you have thousands of words as e"cuses!
thousands and hundreds of en #ehind you as shields!
(! =angong -ing will not #ack oC*+ 3very word coing
out fro =angong -ing was &lled with righteousness
and was earth shattering.
.ei :i e"pression changed and the pugilists that was
around felt ipulsive.
Only <Haded 6and of the -ositive =irvana/ was cal.
After =angong -ing had &nished! he coldly said. ),o it
see that you are challenging e1+ angong -ing
replied loud and clear. )(ndeed*+ A young an freshly
initiated fro his Clan would dare to challenge the head
of a #ig sword sect' it was really an earthshaking atter
in the -ugilistic Fraternity. The pugilists all around #roke
into a cootion.
2any pugilists that reained #elow tried to sEuee;e up
while the coon people were feeling startled. The
governent consta#les did not know why suddenly
there were so any pugilists. 3ven though they had
soe connection with 2aster .ei :i #ut it was
soething that they could not aCord to #e held
accounta#le so they reported it to higher up authority.
Li Tianing swept his eyes around and noticed that
any of his helpers had #ecoe speculators. 6e
started to regret in his heart. 6e did not know that
any ople could hinder things. 2oreover these pugilist
s cae fro all over the place! were hard to control and
like scattered sand. 6e raised his ro#e and said. ),ince
you are so arrogant! don/t #lae e for teaching you a
lesson.+ =angong -ing laughed coldly awhile.
.ei :i was startled and iediately took a few steps
#ehind.
2ei %in"ue e"claied. )(nteresting! interesting. (f this
place is not #ig enough! let e push those ta#les to the
side.+ Fro her speech! it seeed that it was a
challenge #y others and none of her #usiness.
=angong -ing knew that she was like that and did not
feel strange in his heart. But all others were secretly
startled and thought. ),he is indeed without dou#t the
<Cold Blood Concu#ine/*+ But there were soe love
siply love to see trou#les! and actually started to pull
the ta#les and stairs to one side.
=angong -ing and Li Tianing #oth stood upright and
looked at one another. =aturally Li Tianing was
coposed and cal! as he was sure that this young
an was not his atch.
As for =angong -ing! although he had an iron gut #ut he
could not help #ut
QLL
feel nervous. After all it was the &rst tie he had to
&ght a strong opponent and could not aCord to #e
careless. ,o he &rst tried to cal hiself down #y
planning for the &rst few strokes! he had to #e e"tra
caution! and use defense as an
opportunity to attack.
Li Tianing who was a veteran of countless &ghts knew
instantly what his intentions were fro his eyes so he
was even ore assured. 6e solenly said.
)Brother :i! do not let that witch go.+
.ei :i ade a sound as reply while 2ei %in"ue laughed.
),uch an interesting show! how will ( #ear to leave1+
=angong -ing pretended not to hear.
Li Tianing hued and said. )0eady*+
As he treasured his status! so he was not willing to
attack &rst.
But =angong -ing had already decided to use <,till to
counter Action/! using <Defense as Attack/. Therefore he
did not ove at all.
.ei :i said in a low voice. )Fourth Brother! there is no
need to #e courtesy to this pugilist rogue.+ Li Tianing
replied. )(ndeed*+ 6e e"tended a hand and pat toward
=angong
-ing/s shoulder*
This stroke when it was launched! the left hand was #y
the side of the #ody.
(t left the entire #ody unguarded and there was plenty
of opportunity for an attacker to e"ploit. And the
direction of the right hand was not the vulnera#le point
of =angong -ing. Although he attacked &rst! he was
actually giving way to hi.
The speculators around were all good &ghters in the
-ugilist. ,o how could they not tell therefore there were
shouts of approval.
=angong -ing was slightly startled and he did not
e"pect the Chief of
Ahongnan would deploy such a stroke.
As he was ine"perienced and he did not seek to win in
his heart. Therefore when he saw Li Tianing attacked
hi with his hand! he did not sei;e the opportunity to
counter attack. (nstead he oved #ack lightning fast
three steps #ackward.
Li Tianing siled and he attacked using the sae
stroke again! also with his left hand #y the side.
=angong -ing once again retreated as the pugilists
shouted.
Before the shouts of applause were over! Li Tianing
attacked again with the sae stroke. =angong -ing was
feeling angry at heart. But 4ust when he was a#out to
retaliate! he found out that it was actually directly at his
head so he took another two steps #ack.
=angong -ing secretly sighed. The second shouts of
applause fro the pugilists had not yet ended when a
third wave was heard. =angong -ing did not QLM have
the opportunity to attack and Li Tianing had garnered
three rounds of loud applause.
,oe even uttered in low voices. ),uch lowly
standard! to think he dare to challenge <Haded 6and of
the -ositive =irvana/. This is indeed lauda#le*+ After the
three strokes! Li Tianing was feeling high in spirit. ,o
he get real.
ow his right hand attacked =angong -ing/s left nec k
while his left hand e"tended &ve &ngers to grip
=angong -ing/s three a4or accupoints on his waist.
=angong -ing anaged to retain his cal. 6e oved
his legs and avoided the attacks and his right hand
e"tended lightning fast to attack Li Tianing on his
diaphrag a4or accupoint.
Li Tianing was secretly startled as he dodged and
withdrawn his attacks.
But his pal force startled =angong -ing as well.
Li Tianing used the <The Golden ,cissors/ stance #ut
=angong -ing had suddenly kicked and he iediately
leapt #ack three steps. By now his haughtiness had
largely faded. 6e had the &rst opportunity to attack and
within his stances! was hidden soe other stances as
well so he was not worried.
And the pugilists all thought that =angong -ing would
#e fell very soon.
But Although =angong -ing was very young! he was not
cowed or
confused. That kick of his! whether in ter of placeent
and tiing were perfect.
Therefore soe pugilist started to whisper in low voices.
)The disciple of the Divine Dragon is really an
e"traordinary &ghter.+ =ow tens of strokes had passed.
As =angong -ing had a #arrier in his heart! he could not
utili;e his full potential. Therefore once again! Li
Tianing gained the upper hand. And the crowds were
chanting the nae of <Haded 6and of the ositive
=irvana/.
i Tianing fully displayed the <-roud .ind of the ,pring
,wordplay/ as he nverted it to the style of his pal
attacks and h is hands #ecae like that of a
#y a sile. 6e took a
er eyes she seeed to #e sure
lthough Li Tianing attacks got &ercer and ore a nd
ore powerful #ut =angong -ing reained undefeated.
Although everyone was cheering for Li
Tianing #ut in their hearts! they were e"treely
startled that this fresh prot@g@ fro his Clan would stay
undefeated for so long under the hands of the <Haded
6and of the -ositive =irvana/.
After another tens of strokes had passed! =angong -ing
gained his con&dence and caled hiself down and
knew that he could win.
One ust know that the artial skills of the Divine
Dragon derived fro QMT interchanging #etween ?oid
and Fle"i#ility. And attacking with a &erce #ut surprise
eleent was the attack forte of the Divine Dragon
,kills. Although =angong -ing was using defend as a
forte and he seeed to #e using all his strength #ut in
fact he only used &ve folds of his strength.
Li Tianing with a stroke UFlower Drifting ,tyleU attacked
=angong -ing.
,uddenly Li Tianing was stunned when =angong -ing
shouted suddenly as he was #eing attacked fro up to
down! left and right at the sae tie. =o atter how
he tried to dodge it! he would #e hit fro one hit*
The pugilists were startled as .ei :i was heard
e"claiing. )The <6eavenly
Dragon ,i"teen ,tances/*+
(n his entire life! he ost adired the (ortal Divine
Dragon #ut in his ost innerost heart! he had a
personal wish to &ght with the (ortal Divine Dragon.
=ow that he had saw this #eautiful! graceful and
incopara#le stance! his heart was downcast. 6e did
not know that lately the (ortal Divine Dragon had
developed a ,eventeenth ,tance to the stances of the
6eavenly Dragon ,kill.
(n this whole wide world! in ters of $e"i#ility of
oveent skills! there ay #e any types #ut only
<Genesis Thirteen ,trokes/! <Tianshan ,even Forless
6and/! <3ight -al of Junlun Divine Dragon/ were
e"traordinary in the sense that those skills allowed
the to attack after they soared.
But only this <Ahi4iao 2anor/ uniEue skill derived fro
the <6eavenly
Dragon ,i"teen ,tances/ called the <Cloud Breaker Four
,trokes/ which was derived fro the last stroke! could
attack while the #ody was soaring.
Therefore this stroke that =angong -ing used was the
<Cloud Breaker Four
,trokes/. The &rst stroke that was naed <=inth
6eaven/! that attacked with #oth hands and legs after
he had sealed oC the retreat path of Li Tianing and
interchanged it with a stroke fro <6eavenly Dragon
Claw/. =e"t he attacked with ten &ngers as he
descended like through the cloud*
But the <Haded 6and of the -ositive =irvana/ #eing the
Chief of a ,ect! his artial skills naturally could not #e
underestiated as he used a stance <6and 0eversal/ as
he caught hold of =angong -ing/s &ngers. 6is internal
power! his tiing and the placeent startled everyone
as the sound of twenty &ngers locked and crackled.
The shout of the pugilists was it cheering or was it
#ecause they were startled1
=angong -ing paled as he and Li Tianing rolled on the
ground! #oth refusing to let go of their &ngers! as they
fought with their concentration! internal strength and
even staked their lives upon it.
This heart stopping challenge silenced everyone. Those
#elow were pu;;led #y the sudden silence.
QMQ And #eads of perspiration were seen on the.
Although =angong -ing had any e"cellent artial
skills #ut in ters of internal strength! he was not on
par with the tens of training that Li Tianing had.
Therefore =angong -ing strength was failing fast.
.ei :i slowly #roke into a happy look while 2ei %in"ue
face slowly #ecae solen.
The dead silence was no ore as cries were heard
#elow. 3veryone was startled as they felt hot and even
the speculators perspired.
=angong -ing and Li Tianing sweat even ore.
And then there was shouts coing fro #elow. )A &re
#roke out! a &re
onger interested to stay
eculators was like ants on
lthough there were soe that were trying to put ou t
the &re #ut the &re was
ed like it would swallow the
ut =angong -ing! Li Tianing was still locking the ir
hands in a life and ath &ght. =one of the dare to ove
even half a step.
lying 0ings/ .ei :i who was sweating with #eads o f
perspiration! his
when he was a#out to leap! his coldly in front of hi.
n his rage! he shouted and his right hand attack w ith
the Golden Dragon ing and aied on 2ei %in"ue/s face.
.hile on his l eft hand! the Golden -hoeni" ing and
threw towards =angong -ing.
=angong -ing #y now had e"erted all his strength. =ot
to ention this powerful sneak attack! even a ten7year7
old child who threw a stone! he would not #e a#le to
take it. =ow he could only await death with his eyes
opened. But 2ei %in"ue only coldly laughed awhile as
she #lended #ackward suddenly 86er waist seeed soft
and without #one9 and gently e"tended her hand as her
#eautiful &ngers hit the golden ring. .ith a $icker of her
&ngernails! she sent the Golden 0ing $ying towards Li
Tianing.
As =angong -ing was startled! in a lapse of
concentration he allowed his opponent to gain
oentu strength. =ow he was a#out to lose all his
strength and was a#out to fall when Li Tianing
appeared to #e very startled all of a sudden. ,ei;ing his
lapse in 4oy! =angong -ing iediately regained soe
oentu strength and retaliated.
QMS
2ei %in"ue softly laughed and said. )This is called
reaping your own5+
But #efore she could &nish! the 0ing $ew #ack to the
#ack of 2ei %in"ue/s waist.
2ei %in"ue siled and said. )3"cellent! you actually
attached a chain to the
0ing*+ (n the pace of her words and sile! her #eautiful
hand caught hold of that $ying 0ing as easy as catching
things with a #ig sack. One ust know that she had
#een in the coNn for ten years to train her artial
skills. (n her later years! she anaged to redevelop her
artial
lying needle that was #ehind
lying 0ings/ .ei :i was startled as he oved #ack ward
and used all his
ade of white gold! although it was very thin and soft
#ut it was very &r and #lades and swords would even
&nd
ut 2ei %in"ue was still siling as she waved her r ight
hand and siply cut
d regained his
posure #ut unwittingly he took two steps #ackwar d.
y now the raging &re had reached the second $oor and
the window fraes
d =angong -ing! Li Tianing
ire #ody. By now 2ei %in"ue
.
oe of the #urning ceiling had dropped oC and a p lank
dropped #y 2ei
kick fro .ei :i! and she
it $ying toward hi.
ith a shout! .ei :i left hand hit the #urning plan k very
hard and sent it
have forgot that he still had a Golden 0ing on his wrist.
As his hand was e"tended! the chain oved and hit
lthough the chain was thin! it was ade of white g old
and when he added
ightly. Therefore he was now
out as he tried to untangle fro the gold chain.
ei %in"ue laughed. ).hat an e"cellent stroke. (s i t call
the <The Dog
lthough she was laughing and talking #ut she had
oved to the side of Li
hen =angong -ing saw that she had not left during this
torturous standoC!
place her #eautiful hand on Li ft as he had alost
e"erted all QM>
shed Li Tianing &ve feet
on the ground.
ei %in"ue was startled and was #esides hi in an i
nstant while .ei :i
two of the. Although the #oth of the were #reathless
and looked spent #ut there was no sign of any internal
ut they reained staring at one another and #oth w ere
startled.
t #ecause that under this painstaking &ght! it #e cae a
ental contest as th of the were startled constantly
#y outside fa ctors. Although their hands were clenched
tightly together #ut it was without vital energies.
=angong -ing #eing a
y to hurt his opponent and when he saw 2ei %in"ue was
a#out to pat her hand down! he pushed Li Tianing
away
fter he pushed! he discovered that the #oth of the
had long e"pended
their vital energies and was una#le to hurt one another!
therefore he was startled.
There was a #ig shout #elow. )2aster .ei :i! -riest
Tianing5+ As four priests with swords eerged fro
the #urning $aes to the second $oor.
2ei %in"ue was startled and softly said. )LetUs go*+
Li Tianing took a deep #reath and after seeing that his
helpers had coe! his spirit was stirred. 6e shouted.
)=angong -ing! #efore a winner is deterined! the one
that leave is not a an*+ angong -ing was aroused as
he #roke away fro 2ei %in"ue/s wrist as he tried to
stand.
Li Tianing had #y now charged toward hi! raised his
&sts and attacked hi on his chest. Although this old
an hair was white with e"perience #ut at the oent
of tie! his eyes were #lur! his hair was essy! his
ental was weakened and really could not copared to
a young pugilist.
=angong -ing felt a stirring of war #lood rushing forth
his head as he was incited #y his nature. 6is #ody
turned! avoided this &st and retaliated with #oth his
hands.
Those four priests had #y now surrounded the. They
were actually the four protectors of the Ahongnan ,ect.
=ot only were they ni#le! they were also very
e"perienced with their swords.
.ei :i shouted aloud. )Leave the an! capture the girl
&rst.+
And four re$ections fro their swords $ashed like
lightning and aied upon
2ei %in"ue.
Although 2ei %in"ue was in a very dangerous
predication! she had not lost her captivating sile yet.
6er eyes rolled and glanced lightly at each of the four
gray ro#e priest.
QMB
These four en were priests and their willpower as
steady as the ountain.
But they had never saw such an e"treely #eautiful
woan #efore! never saw such a sweet and #eautiful
sile. Therefore they were stu#led in their ind and
their four swords were slowly lowered.
2ei %in"ue swung her thin waist! as her hands shot up
and in that instant! there were three loud sounds and
three pairs of sword was #roken #y the Golden 0ing in
her right hand*
The fourth priest could only see a golden whirl in his
eyes as he felt his wrist twisted and oved and the
sword that was in his hand was on 2ei %in"ue/s left
hand*
2ei %in"ue with her long hair $urrying and sent the
Golden 0ing $ying toward .ei :i! who had #een
sneaking upon =angong -ing/s #ack.
.ith #oth hands together! the long sword that was in
her left hand was now on her right as she slashed ost
ordinary at a priest. The priest una#le to #ack oC in
tie was seen screaing and his face was covered with
#lood. The second priest a#le to #ack oC in tie was
startled as his headgear was sliced. The third priest was
#adly frightened.
There was ore as 2ei %in"ue left hand seeingly
oved without a hint of a sound and action as the
#roken sword fro the third priest dropped to the
ground.
6e clasped his right hand with his left in pain as he
#acked oC three steps and was stunned for awhile as he
did not know how 2ei %in"ue e"ecuted that stroke.
The forth priest saw her siling charingly and in an
instant totally defeated his three disciple #rothers. 6e
lost his courage to &ght! turned around and run.
2ei %in"ue laughed. )Don/t go! alright1+ 6er voice was
so gentle and poetic siilar to a young woan asking
her hus#and to stay. But #efore the fourth priest could
raise his leg to run! the side of his #ody was slashed two
ties*
.ei :i was 4ust a#out to plunge upon =angong -ing
when he heard the sound of the $ying Golden 0ing that
was resounding aloud and was even &ercer than his #y
a third.
6e did not dare to risk so he turned around and decided
to use the Golden
0ing on his right hand to parry and used his left hand to
receive it. But when #oth 0ings ipacted on one
another! the 0ing that 2ei %in"ue threw! seeed to
have a life of its own and possessed wings and $ew to
his #ack.
At this tie! a #urning log suddenly dropped fro the
ceiling and .ei :i faced an attack to his #ack and front.
6e e"tended his hands and charged to the front.
There was a <Dang/ sound as 2ei %in"ue/s Golden 0ing
dropped to the ground. 6e steadied his footing! #ody
#ut was startled suddenly to see 2ei %in"ue QMF
giggling in front of hi*
angong -ing #it his teeth and used the <6ori;on Fi ve
,trokes/ fro the <6eavenly Dragon ,eventeen
,tances/. Fro the entire stance of 6eavenly Dragon!
fro the &rst to the seventeen! only the 6ori;on Five
,trokes do not depend on the art of <Fle"i#ility/.
Fro the Five ,trokes! there could #e twenty7one
changes! with attack and defensive oves. (t could #e
said to #e ost e"traordinary #ut at this oent of
tie! he had suCered treendous loss of his strength so
even if he could hit Li Tianing! he ight not #e a#le to
hurt hi*
Li Tianing was even ore solen than he was earlier
on and he was no longer holding the superior ground as
he #ecae tired and any of his attacks slowed down.
.hen =angong -ing attacked hi with a <6eavenly
Dragon ,lashing/ with his hand! he stepped #ack to
avoid #eing hit #ut there was a loud sound as his foot
#roke through the $oor.
6e cried out! startled as he crashed through the ground!
his hands anaged to grasp the $oor #efore he
copleted fell. But now he was copletely e"hausted.
.here could he &nd the strength to pull his way #ack1
But without a thought! =angong -ing gripped Li
Tianing #y his wrist #ut he was spent of all his
strength and even though he tried to use all his
strength! he was una#le to pull Li Tianing up. There
was a <dang/ sound as =angong -ing too lost his foot
into the wooden $oor. (f he would to ove #ack now! Li
Tianing would surely fall into the #urning &re #elow. (f
he did not! he too would #e fallen into the #urning &re.
i Tianing was shaking all over and his clothing h ad
caught &re.
=angong -ing looked at this opponent who was trying to
kill hi 4ust a oent ago. But the righteousness in his
heart refused to let go and he gripped even ore
tightly! refusing to let go. A #urning plank fell and as he
could not avoid it. But luckily it landed three inches
away fro hi. (f it landed on his head! he would die
instantly.
Li Tianing looked on with his eyes widened and
sighed. 6e could help #ut was touched #y the
righteousness of this young an. Therefore he croaked.
)6urry and run5hurry and run5Don/t #other a#out
e5+ angong -ing #it his teeth as his right hand grippe
d Li Tianing/s wrist while his left hand gripped the
plank of the wood $oor. =ow #lood and sweat dripped
fro his head as it dripped onto Li Tianing/s #ody.
QMG
2ei %in"ue coldly laughed. )Ten years ago! is it really
y wrong1+
,he dashingly avoided .ei :i attacks and slashed
across at .ei :i <Hiang
:i/ accupoint position.
.ei :i shouted. )=o atter who is in the wrong! you are
the root of all disasters. (f it is not for you! where will all
these things happen*+ 2ei %in"ue appeared to #e
stunned. ,he thought. )(f it is not for e! where will all
these things happen5(s it really y wrong1 But when
did ( ever #een in the wrong*+ .ei :i continued to
shout. )Hin"* Hin"* Today ( will let you die in y hands*+
The four gray ro#e priest #y now had recovered their
coposure and was now attacking at the sae tie.
2ei %in"ue e"tended her long sword! and the sword
light #eaed forth like snow and sent the priests
forcefully to the side. 6er eyes rolled and suddenly she
oaned and oved lightning speed toward Li Tianing
and =angong -ing.
.ei :i was stunned and iediately turned his glance.
6e saw =angong
-ing and Li Tianing in a dangerous predicaent. ,o he
sent the Golden 0ing in his right hand $ying towards
=angong -ing #ut when it was near =angong -ing! the
0ing lost its strength. One ust know that he had
trained for years with the pair of Golden 0ings and he
could control it freely.
=angong -ing rolled his eyes and his left hand gripped
the Golden 0ing and
.ei :i started to pull as he shouted. ,lowly! Li Tianing
was pulled up. By now
2ei %in"ue too had reached and she used her soft
internal strength to pulled the #oth out of the
predicaent.
The four gray ro#e priest once attack plunged forward
#ut Li Tianing rolled his eyes and said in a low voice.
)6old it.+ 6e looked idiocy at =angong -ing for awhile
#efore he sighed and lowered his head.
angong -ing! who was still #reathless! said. )The victor
is still undeterined! you can still continue on*+ Lu
Tianing lowered his head and tre#led. )(5( have
lost*+
.hen he had said those three words! it seeed that it
took away all his strength. =angong -ing was stunned
and did not e"pect this haughty priest would adit he
had lost. At that instant! Li Tianing #eing the proud
Chief of a ,ect #ecae a lonely! ordinary old an*
<Flying 0ings/ .ei :i looked at his -rot@g@ #rother and
said in a low voice.
)-rot@g@ Brother5+ Li Tianing did not turn his head
#ut said in a tre#ling voice. )Let us go now*+ Before
he could &nish! he collapsed. The wounds on his #ody
cannot #e copared to the wounds in his heart*
QMR .ei :i carried hi up and altogether with the four
gray ro#e priests as they ade their way out. There
was a thunderous sound as the wine tavern collapsed in
half.
angong -ing was stunned for awhile #efore sighing and
said. )Haded 6and of the -ositive =irvana/! is indeed a
hero*+ 2ei %in"ue softly laughed. ).hat a#out you1+
The two of the locked eyes with one another! there
were silence and forgot even the #urning &re on their
clothing.
The soldiers fro the governent had now arrived5
Outside the ancient city of Iian! although there were a
few oents of shouting that was carried over #y the
wind #ut it could not #reak the #oundless
tranEuil. This tranEuil! was cute especially in the eyes of
=angong -ing and 2ei %in"ue who had escaped in the
confusion. This tranEuil was not only cute #ut uch
appreciated.
=ow! =angong -ing was lying coforta#ly under the
#right starry hosts! peacefully en4oying this uch
appreciated tranEuil. The iages of #lades and swords!
life and death! the &re and the falling $oor earlier5
seeed so far away under the tranEuil starry hosts.
After awhile! 2ei %in"ue elancholy sighed deeply and
asked. )Do you know what place is this1+ angong -ing
slowly shook his head. )( do not know* + 2ei %in"ue
said. )This is the palace ruin of the First 3peror of
China.+
Once again she sighed. )3"tending eight hundred iles!
its a4estic was unrivalled. But now what are left of it!
was these #roken ru##les. :in ,hihuang conEuered all
the lands and #ecoe king of all kings #ut now where is
he1+ ,he seeed to refresh any of her past
eories. Therefore in this tranEuil darkness! she
unwittingly #egan to sigh*
angong -ing siled. But suddenly he heard her sing ing.
)The river of the Da Hiang 80iver Chang4iang9! the waves
rocked! the thousands of ancient ople5 + This is the
poe of the great ,cholar ,u. =aturally =angong -ing
who was taught literature! knew of it. ,o when he heard
this song of hers! his heart
a hero #e1+
ei %in"ue ceased her singing and said. )Hin". Beau ty5+
,he ree#ered
#eautiful! an unforgiva#le
herefore very naturally! <6ero/ and <Beauty/ since
ancient ties had #een
L
d looked at the =angong -ing
red his iron guts and
e softly said instead. )Do you
u have done. %ou are still
angong -ing secretly sighed and slowly sat up. )2y
life*+ 6e said in a low
voice. )=aturally ( treasure it #ut ( always feel that in
this world! there are any things that are ore
valua#le than life5All the ancient heroes! they had now
turned to dry #ones #ut until now! they are still living in
the hearts of the people* 2ay#e they are very lonely in
life #ut when they are dead! they will never #e lonely
again5+ 6is voice stu#led and very naturally he
thought of <Beauty/.
Therefore he said. )This is 4ust like #eauties who lead a
tragic life #ut when they are dead! they will always #e
ree#ered in people/s hearts* Ii ,i! Ahao Hun5
6eroes* Hing Je...Alas. .hy were they all so lonely and
so tragic1+
6e was looking very far away at the trees in the distant
and his heart was thinking of all the past heroes. 6e did
not know that a pair of #eautiful captivating eyes was
now looking at hi in silence.
2ei %in"ue looked carefully at hi! looked at his
eye#rows! his outh and lips! and the lines on his face.
At &rst glance! everyone would think that this young
an appeared soft and weak O alost like a young
woan. But after further o#servations! this type of soft
and weak feeling vanished! replaced #y a liitless
ental strength! e"traordinary courage and a strength
that was $owed fro within that knew no fatho.
3specially his pair of eyes! so deep and intelligence and
handsoe.
Although his eyes looked gentle #ut when it #ecae
enraged! it would #ecoe sparks that touched the
hearts of everyone.
,he looked Euietly at this young an who was younger
than her and suddenly she felt an uneasy feeling
overwheling her. ,he elancholy sighed! turned her
head over and a frosty e"pression surfaced on her face
as she coldly said. )%ou pro#a#ly did not e"pect that the
responsi#ility given to you #y your 2entor 2aster will
#e so painstaking and heavy right.+
=angong -ing was startled fro his enthrallent and
iediately returned to his old self.
2ei %in"ue coldly added. )%ou ust #e feeling right now
in your heart! that cause of e! you alost lost your
life. (t is ind eed not worthwhile! right1+ Although
=angong -ing was very intelligent! #ut in this world! no
atter how sart a person was! he was still una#le to
second7guess the changes in a girl/s heart. 6e felt it
was strange that earlier the gentle and deure girl
would #ecoe suddenly so frosty.
QMM 2ei %in"ue did not turned her head. ,he seeed
ost unwilling and did not dare to look into his #right
eyes.
)But!+ ,he coldly added. )3ven if you really died! you
should not #lae e.
(t is the pitiful acts of always trying to #e a hero that
caused you to die. %ou have a hundred chances to leave
#ut you did not. .ho will think that you are a hero1
3ven if you are a hero #ut how uch does it worth1+
=ot only were her words frosty #ut sharp as well. (t
seeed that she purposely did that to hurt =angong
-ing 4ust like the way she hurt herself.
=angong -ing was stunned and looked at her. Anger
fro his heart slowly #oiled within hi and he thought.
).hy are you not understanda#le at all1 All these! ( did
it all for you5+ ,uddenly another thought shook hi as
he suddenly ree#ered that 4ust now during the &re
and the dangerous $oors! she had protected hi and
the an"iety shown #y her! the war feeling of her
#esides hi protecting hi. 6e also ree#ered 4ust
when he had alost fell! she had dashed to hi! her
startled and concern look as she pulled hi up when he
had no ore strength. And how she took hi out of the
Iian City during the confusion.
(n that instant! everything $ashed in his heart. 6e
unwitting sighed and slowly said. )Then what a#out
you1 Hust now why did you not leave1 %ou have ore
than ten ties #etter chances than ( to escape. .hy did
you choose to accopany e1
2ei %in"ue tre#led. (t was like soeone whipping her
as it touched deeply into her innerost feelings.
,he wanted to say soething #ut a strange and weird
feeling caused her to #ecoe speechless.
angong -ing looked at her and saw her #ack tre#li
ng5 A drop of clear and cold tear dropped on her hand.
,he was startled in her ind. )( have cried*+ ,he
thought and iediately used her hands to wipe away
her tears #ut her tears were uncontrolla#le. This <Cold
Blood/ aiden although she tried her #est to control her
feeling #ut the sorrow in her ost innerost place
caused her una#le to control her tears.
,he did not dare to turn her head even ore. )%ou don/t
have to care for e.+ ,he said aloud. )Fro now on! (
will not dare to ipose upon you to protect e5+ =ow
even her voice tre#led. )3ven though your 2entor
2aster had order you to do so #ut5%ou have already
did your #est and is already ore than enough5is5
enough5+ ,uddenly even #efore she could &nish! she
had so##ed aloud and uncontrolla#le on the grasslands.
=angong -ing sighed and even his eyes were #eginning
to #e swollen.
STT 3veryone would have his or her oents of
sadness. But only those that were cold hearted! their
tears were the ost precious. That was #ecause unless
it was e"treely sorrowful! their tears would not $owed.
)2aiden52ei*+ 6e sighed and solenly said. )Do you
know that y actions! are not wholly #ecause of 2entor
2aster5Alas* 3ven if 2entor 2aster did not give e his
orders! if ( see a girl who is #eing huiliated and una#le
to e"plain the #lack. ( will also do the sae thing. ( did
not think of #eing a hero. ( only want to do what ( feel
right. %ou5you5you should have know y intention5
Don/t you know1+ .ords that were sincere caused 2ei
%in"ue to descend into a deeper pit of grief. And she
cried out even ore sorrowful.
STQ
Chapter 3ight
(s a 6ero worth anything at all1
)But5+ ,he so#s and said. )Don/t you know that what
you going to do have a heavy price5Fro now on! you
have #ecoe the traitor to the -ugilistic Fraternity. =o
one will forgive you54ust like5no one will forgive e.
%ou are still young5And you still have a very #right
future5%ou should #e respected #y others5adired #y
people5(n this vast -ugilist! there is no other person
that have a future as #right as you5handsoe! young!
wealthy5#orn fro a aristocracy
did you want to throw
ven in her sorrowful speech! her voice could not h ave
#een uch clearer. angong -ing lifted his head to the
skies and he so lenly said. )%ou don/t
have to say it anyore. As long as ( can face y
conscious! ( will not care for the insults of others. For
the sake of the 4ustice of the -ugilistic Fraternity! ( can
even sacri&ce y future. .hat does everything atter.+
.hen he thought of this! in his innerost heart there
was a chill. Because the e"tree loneliness was
soething that not even a hero could endure. But his
voice reained as steady and his weak #ody #ecae a
#ody of will that could stand &rly even if it was a
hundred #lows coing. 3ven if he would die! he would
not regret it.
ow he was #eginning to understand this <Cold Blood /
aiden. 6e strongly lieved that #eneath her icy cold
surface hid a wa r heart that was like a &re O But this
was not easy to #e found out for #ecause of the
ignorant of others! she had long ago hidden this war
heart.
6e unwittingly reached out his hands to softly co# her
long $owing hair. )Loneliness can #e easily put aside!
#ut wrongs are very hard to endure5+ 2ei %in"ue softly
said. )All these! ( have long endured. These heart
#reaking pain! you5still young. %ou will not understand
how uch willpower you will need to hold yourself
together.+ 6er voice had #y now started to #e
coposed #ut her words leaked out ore of her
heart#reaks.
angong -ing sighed and said. )The span of a huan life
will #e over in a &ckle of a &nger. ( only want to live a
life of knowing what is good and evil! no sense of guilt
4ust like 2entor 2aster and that is enough.+ 2ei %in"ue
lifted her head and at the sae tie! four eyes
strangely gentle erged together. At that instant of
tie! they forgot all the happy and unhappy STS
feelings! #eyond the pains of life! death and sickness.
They even forgot their status! place and age*
Therefore! they en4oyed a oent of golden silence.
At the sae tie! far away! slowly stood up a an in
#lack. 6e looked idiocy at this an and woan alost
to the point of coplete stoniness. 6is eyes were
adiring yet at the sae tie felt pity! yet there was a
sall trace of envy.
Therefore he could not resist sighing.
=angong -ing and 2ei %in"ue was suddenly startled
and got up and said at the sae tie. ).ho1+ And they
saw a shadowy &gure fro far away running over to
the. (n an instant! he was here.
angong -ing e"claied. )(t is you.+ 2ei %in"ue tears
had dried and her face regained her coposure. ,he
coldly said. )6ow would Tianshan disciple #e this
sneaky1+ (n her all life! she liked to act strong and ost
afraid of her tears #eing seen #y others. Therefore she
at this oent was ost afraid that this Tianshan
disciple who had suddenly appeared had secretly heard
her and saw her coposure.
Di %ang! who had #een sighing earlier! was now covered
with a laughing and siling face. )The words of the Cold
Blood Concu#ine are indeed very chilling to the
#ones5+ 6e ceased his laughter and said in a serious
tone. )But when ( arrived here! ( have no intention to
sneak.+ 2ei %in"ue coldly hued and turned her head
#ack.
Di %ang felt a heart wrenching pain in his heart #ut still
he laughed errily.
)2ei %in"ue! do you know why ( a here for1+ angong
-ing paled and asked. )Are you here too for 5+ Di %ang
laughed. ).rong! wrong. 3ven if you don/t say it out! (
know you are wrong.+ 6e ceased his laugh and said
solenly. )Although you and ( only eet once #ut (
strongly #elieve that what you #een doing! will
de&nitely not #e a disgrace to the righteousness of the
-ugilistic Fraternity. ,o how will ( coe to with ill
intention*+ =angong -ing was silence for awhile and
could not help sighing. 6e slowly said. )( did not e"pect
that in this whole wide world! there is another person
that understands y diNculties5+ 6is words were &lled
with gratefulness. And this telling sign of a friendship
caused the #ree;e to #e &lled with a war feeling. 2ei
%in"ue turned her head! softly laughed awhile and said.
)Then5( ust have really wronged you*+ 6er frosty
face had suddenly changed to a siling face. (t was
really like a #arren desert that suddenly #osoed forth
a $ower. Fro now on! if anyone were the #oso friend
of =angong -ing! so would he #e her #oso friend.
3ven though ST> she ight loathe a person #ut if that
person could praise =angong -ing! she would also
turned her loathing to a sile.
Di %ang really did not dare to look at this sile that was
like a $ower. 6e lowered his head and suddenly laughed
errily. )Do you know that ( have coe to report y
contri#ution1+ =angong -ing was slightly startled. Only
to hear Di %ang laughed and said.
)Do you know what cause that #ig &re to start1+
=angong -ing was &lled with appreciation in his heart. (f
it were not for that #ig &re! now he would not know
where would he #e.
This appreciation that was so delightful that it caused
=angong -ing to #ow to Di %ang. Although he was &lled
with gratefulness #ut he did not know what to say.
Di %ang siled. 6e knew that this soundless
appreciation was even ore esteeed than speech. (t
was so heavy that he did not know how to do with it so
he could only try to laugh it oC to cal his heart that
was very touched #y his gesture.
).hen ( descended fro 6uashan!+ he laughed. )( too!
have reached Iian.
But ( arrived late and Iian City was already in a state of
pandeoniu. ( tried to sEuee;e in and asked what
happened. .hen ( secretly took a peek a#ove! ( saw the
Chief of Ahongnan ,ect and you in a painstaking duel. (
analy;ed the situation and knew that it cannot #e
resolved. And it was also ipossi#le to lend you a
helping hand. Therefore5haha! therefore ( could only
sneak around and set the &re.+ =angong -ing looked at
2ei %in"ue fro the sides of his eyes. 2ei %in"ue said.
)Hust now ( have already said! ( have wronged hi.+ Di
%ang laughed. )Don/t worry! don/t worry. This <sneak/
word! ( unintentionally used it.+ 6e errily laughed and
said. )That <3ternal 0estaurant /
although it was #uilt grandly #ut who would e"pect that!
it would not hold the fury of the &re. ( only set three!
four torches and the &re spread like wild&re. .hen ( saw
the two of you escaping out fro Iian City! ( would not
resist the teptation
to follow. After searching for Euite a few! ( &nally found
the #oth of you. Actually ( 4ust want to eet you and
there is no other reason.+
2ei %in"ue softly sighed. )%ou are not here to siply
talk to hi. %ou are afraid he would #e #adly in4ured
and ( a una#le to take care of hi56ai;. ( didn/t
e"pect you to #e such a good friend. But a pity5a
friend such as you! is very rare in this world.+ Although
Di %ang felt very touched in his heart #ut his outh
laughed errily. )2aiden 2ei! although you can #e
uncanny accurate #ut you think of e as too kind.+
Although =angong -ing too was feeling touched #ut his
outh said. )( was slightly hurt #ut now ( a alright
now.+ STB These two young en although they had a
war heart #ut they were also haughty. Although they
felt very touched #ut was unwilling to display it on your
face. Although they were &lled with a war feeling!
they acted like they were nonchalance.
2ei %in"ue siled and siled. )(s y guess wrong1+
Before she could &nish! there were a eerie laughter
coing fro afar. And a an coldly said. )=aturally you
have guessed wrongly. Those that secretly set &re!
would he #e a hero and a real an1 6ow could he #e a
good an*+ =angong -ing! 2ei %in"ue and Di %ang were
startled at the sae tie and turned their #ody*
(n the darkness was a an with a snowy white fan. 6e
was like a phanto that slowly ade his way to the.
Di %ang straightened his #ody and iediately plunged
forward like an eagle and attacked with his powerful
hands.
The an in #lack laughed and coented. ).hat an
e"traordinary fast swiftness oveent skill*+ And he
avoided Di %ang/s attack and reached the front of
=angong -ing.
angong -ing greeted hi. )(t is 6ero 0en*+ Di %ang
lowered his hands. 6e knew now that it was a friend
and not a eney.
<Fragrance of a Thousand 2iles/ 0en Fengping laughed.
).ho will e"pect that the person that set the &re is fro
the Tianshan Clan*+ =angong -ing did not e"pect that
this person would #e here so he introduced hi to Di
%ang.
0en Fengping laughed aloud. )%oung hero Di! the one
that constructed the
3ternal 0estaurant did not use inferior aterials. (t 4ust
that ( have added soe co#usti#le aterials that the
&re spread like wild &re*+ Di %ang laughed and said.
)-eople said that <Fragrance of a Thousand
2iles/ is an e"traordinary hero fro #eyond the -ass.
=ow that ( have seen it! it is indeed true.+
0en Fengping said. )( a concerned a#out the
wherea#outs of =angong
-ing and this an who set the &re. Therefore ( have
followed*+
6e took a glance at =angong -ing! 2ei %in"ue and Di
%ang for awhile fore he said solenly. )After today! 2ei
%in"ue a nd Brother =angong will &nd it diNcult to
ove around in the -ugilist. ( wonder what are your
plans for the future1+ 6is speech seeed honest #ut in
his eyes he seeed to disguise soething.
angong -ing sighed. )After today/s atter! ( know that (
will not #e forgiven #y the people in the -ugilist. But as
long as ( a without guilt! it doesn/t STF
atter anything to e. 2ost pro#a#ly ( will visit Ahi4iao
2anor once. (f ( got the tie! ( will go to y hoetown
to pay y parents5+ 0en Fengping said. )Other places
you can go #ut these two places you cannot go.+ There
was a slight change in the e"pression of =angong -ing
as 0en
Fengping e"plained. )Do not #lae e for #eing
straightforward. .hen 2aiden
2ei roaed the -ugilist doing whatever she cared to do
in the past! she really ade a lot of eneies. ( #elieve
that after what happened in Iian today! in a atter of
days! the whole of the -ugilistic Fraternity will coe to
know that 2aiden 2ei is alive and her eneies will
coe knocking. (f they cannot &nd the two of you! they
will ost likely to coe knocking into those two places.
Although the #oth of you are highly skilled! #ut you
cannot win the asses56ai;* 2oreover Brother angong
fellow clan #rothers and sisters5+ 6e sole nly sighed
and then stopped.
=angong -ing seeed to ponder while 2ei %in"ue coldly
laughed and asked. )Therefore! in 6ero 0en opinion!
what should we do1+ 0en Fengping paused for awhile to
consider as he knew that in front of this clever aiden!
he ust not say the wrong words.
)( a stupid therefore ( can only provide soe ideas.+
6e siled and solenly said. )2aiden 2ei ade any
eneies during her tie in -ugilist.
Although they are the sae eneies #ut ties have
changed now.+
2ei %in"ue looked pu;;led and asked. )6ow do you
e"plain it1+
0en Fengping e"plained. )At that tie! these people are
scattered all over.
Aong theselves! they do not know who is the also
the eney of 2aiden 2ei.
2oreover owing to the circustances at that tie! no
one will #e willing to say it loud. But after ten years! the
ties are diCerent. (f those people know that 2aiden
2ei is still alive! they will #e sure to group together to
seek vengeance.+
There was suddenly a very ysterious sile on her
siling face as she slowly added. )Are they all coing
4ust so for vengeance1 ( afraid5+ ,uddenly she looked
at =angong -ing and iediately stopped.
0en Fengping said. )=o atter what. (n y hu#le
opinion! 4ust the two of you will surely face any
dangers5+ angong -ing interrupted. )%ou ean to say
that we should seek shelter in5another Clan1+ 6is
voice was solen and unhappy.
0en Fengping siled awhile. ).ith the status of two of
you. ( won/t say the word <,helter/ even if ( have the
guts to say so.+ 2ei %in"ue coldly said. )6ero 0en. (f
there is anything please say it out directly. (sn/t #etter
than going around the #ushes1+ 0en Fengping laughed.
)(n the presence of the sart people! there is no need
for secrecy. (f there are no friends that stand #y you! (
afraid it will #e very hard for STG you to walk around in
the -ugilist in the future. The two of you have a #right
future. (f you carry on like this! it will #e such a waste.+
angong -ing sighed. )(n this world! other than the two
of you as y righteous friends! where can ( &nd ore.+
Di %ang laughed and said. )( a inor #ut Brother
0en56ehe. 6e is indeed a undenia#le hero of the
pugilists and a 6ero fro the #eyond the -ass.+ 0en
Fengping siled in appreciation. ).hat ( have is only a
title. 6ow can ( ever possi#ly #e copared to you1 Both
of you are young! handsoe heroesO+ ,uddenly he
stopped and solenly added. )But ( have the fortune to
know a friend.
6e is really a talent aong talents. And he has a ost
heroic heart. 6e even knows the foration stratages!
usic! chess and painting. As for his artial skills! it is
even ore e"traordinary' he could use a leaf or a $ower
to wound others. 6e loves to ake friends and his
hospitality greatly e"ceed that of ine.+
2ei %in"ue secretly laughed coldly in her heart while
=angong -ing and Di
%ang was ipressed.
(f it were others who said a siilar thing like this! it
would see un#elieva#le. But fro the ouths of
<Fragrance of a Thousand 2iles/ 0en Fengping! the
teptation to know was diCerent.
Therefore the two of the asked at the sae tie.
).ho is this an1+
0en Fengping siled. )6e stays #eyond the -ass. ?ery
few people know of his nae #ut the nae of ,huai
Tian Fan would #e known far and wide in future.
Di %ang coented. ).hat a dashing nae.+ angong
-ing said. )(f such an e"traordinary person will to coe
to the Central -lains! ( will surely want to know hi.
Dnfortunately ( do not know hi.+
2ei %in"ue asked. )Then 6ero 0en! your eaning is! if
we can ake such a an as our friend! then all our
trou#les will #e over1+ 6er tone was still cold and icy.
0en Fengping said. )Brother =angong! the -ugilist
Fraternity is like a scattered sand. Junlun has long #een
doinating the western region! ,haolin doinating the
Central -lains! .udang doinating in the areas of
Hiangnan.
Further south is Diancang and to the east is 6uangshan.
To the north is Tianshan and to the west is Ahongnan.
All of the possess their own techniEues. All of the
have long wanted to doinate the entire -ugilistic
Fraternity and potentially caused the entire real to
enter into chaos.
(t was only of what happened in 6uangshan in the past
that caused grievously the loss of so any pugilists and
#ecause the <Divine Dragon and the -hoeni"/ had #een
leading the -ugilistic Fraternity that the real is
currently at peace.+
Although his words had left the topic #ut =angong -ing
and Di %ang STR listened on with interest.
0en Fengping added. )But now the various ,ects and
Clans are slowly
regaining their lost strength and secretly on the ove.
=ow that the Divine Dragon had disappeared! the
#alance that is holding the -ugilistic Fraternity is gone.
(f within a year! there is no one to hold the #alance! the
entire real will #e in a state of chaos.+
6is words were like gold that ipressed deeply in the
hearts of en.
=angong -ing and Di %ang felt their hearts stirring.
0en Fengping glanced at the and was secretly feeling
happy at their e"pression. 6e added. ).hat have #een
divided will #e whole again. -eace will coe again after
chaos. This will occur naturally. (f during this tie of
chaos! there is no one in the -ugilist that could uphold
righteousness! then the chaos caused #y the hundred
clans would not only
one can stop it! then how
angong -ing sighed. )(ndeed. This is an e"cellent
foresight.+ 0en Fengping siled and said. )( don/t have
the hidden talent of a crouching dragon. That ,huai
Tianfan is the real Ahuge 8Ahuge Liang 8AD QLQ 7 S>B9
was one of the greatest Chinese strategists of the Three
Jingdos period! as well as a statesan! engineer!
scholar! and inventor. Ahuge is an uncoon two7
character copound faily nae. 6is nae 8or even
4ust his surnae9 has #ecoe synonyous with
intelligence and wit in Chinese culture9 fro #eyond the
-ass.
Although he has not even stepped into the -ugilistic
Fraternity #ut his a#ility to analy;e the situation of the
real is the sae as actually witnessing it. To #e honest
with the two of you! ( have stepped into %uen! acting
under orders to search fro aong the nuerous
pugilist heroes! to &nd those with the guts and
enlightenent to resolve this situation. ,o that in
future! we can uphold 4ustice and righteousness for the
entire -ugilistic Fraternity.+ Di %ang narrowed his #rows
and added. )3"cellent thoughts for righteousness. But a
pity there is no wine here or ( will want to errily toast
you three ties.+ =angong -ing was perple"ed in his
heart and he #ecae silence with any thoughts in his
ind.
2ei %in"ue could not help #ut coldly laughed awhile and
secretly thought.
)( see that this 0en Fengping is a persuader for that
,huai Tianfan to #uy over the hearts of others. Alas!
alas! this ,huai Tianfan wants to doinate the -ugilistic
Fraternity. 6e has such a wild a#ition.+ ,he paused to
consider. )The appearance of 0en Fengping is ost
e"traordinary! his artial skills outstanding. 3ven his
words are inspiring and are anything #ut ordinary. .hat
is ore! he is also a heroic STL &gure with a war
heart. =o atter which angle ( analy;e! he can #e
considered a talented hero. 3ven that <2anshan Two
Brothers/ listen to hi. And he is only a persuader for
that ,huai Tianfan. Fro these! that ,huai Tianfan
artial prowess! talents and intellect are indeed
unfathoa#le*+ .hen she had thought to this point! she
could not help #ut felt astonished in her heart. ,he
noticed that 0en Fengping did not say anything now #ut
was like a speculator that was looking at their reaction
#efore he said. )Brother =angong!
with your artial skills! talent and intellect! with your
faily wealth! the future of the -ugilistic Fraternity will
de&nitely #e yours. But you are unfortunately to #e
involved in a essy situation that could not &nd the
understanding of your fellow pugilists.+
)3ven your fellow clan #rothers will not #e a#le to
understand. %ou cannot ove front or #ack! surround #y
eneies fro left and right. 3ven if you have a
thousand grievous #ut you still cannot earn the trust of
the world. But if you will to co7operate with ,huai
Tianfan and with the aid of this heroic Brother Di! there
is no diNculty that cannot #e resolved* Once the atter
is over! not only can you
uphold 4ustice and righteousness for the -ugilistic
Fraternity #ut also suon all the fellow pugilists and
e"plain the head and tail fro the #eginning to the end.
At that tie your status will #e diCerent and your words
will #e golden instead. .ill there #e anyone in the
-ugilistic Fraternity that dared to say a word of
disrespect to you1 =ot only will you not #e in any
danger' you will also #e faous throughout
the world. 3ven <Ahi4iao 2anor/ will hold a iportant
place in the -ugilistic
Fraternity real forever #ecause of your fae*+
6is words although said in a grave tone #ut every single
word seeed to ove the hearts of the listeners. (t
really caught the attention of the listeners and once
they had listened! they could help #ut feel oved.
0en Fengping looked at =angong -ing and Di %ang!
o#served their e"pression and laughed aloud. )As the
saying goes! if the hearts of two 4oined! it can severe
gold. (f the two of you will to 4oin forces with e! in the
future! the whole world will #elong to us
ei %in"ue rolled her eyes and softly laughed. )Acc ording
to 6ero 0en! in
i Tianfan will #e the Alliance
hief of the entire -ugilistic Fraternity1+ en Fengping
laughed. )(f we could have the aid of the young hero
=angong -ing! in less than ten years! we can indeed
control the situation of the
-ugilist in our hands.+
6e was very satis&ed and proud! very sure that these
two en would #e oved #y hi.
2ei %in"ue softly laughed. )This 6ero ,huai lead a
recluse life outside the STM frontier! have not yet
stepped into the Central -lains #ut already have the
lofty aspirations to doinate the Central -lains and the
-ugilistic Fraternity. (t is really very ipressive and
worthy of respect.+ Although her siles were very
deure! #eautiful and sweet #ut her words were
actually that of disdain. But 0en Fengping! who was
feeling sure! did not noticed it all.
6e siled and said. )The three of you are very
intelligent people. ( a sure you will understand y
eCorts5+ 2ei %in"ue rolled her eyes again and softly
laughed. )6ero 0en kind intentions! we are indeed very
oved #ut5+ ,he looked at =angong -ing who did not
show any e"pression and was in thoughts.
Therefore she softly laughed and added. ).e are in a
very critical situation
now and we are on the run. But 6ero 0en grand plans
are so far fro #eing ful&lled. And that 6ero ,huai is not
even in the Central -lains yet5+ <Fragrance of a
Thousand 2iles/ 0en Fengping laughed and added.
),ince everyone have the intention to participate in this
grand schee! ( as #rother will not dare to hide
anything fro everyone.+ 6e ceased his laughter and
said solenly. )Although it appeared that ( have only
#een in the -ugilist for a few onths #ut in fact! ( have
#een within the -ass for &ve years. These &ve years! (
have esta#lished in the -ugilist soe
efore there are no one in the
ugilistic Fraternity that know a#out it.+ ei %in"ue
giggled. )-utting other things aside! 4u st 6ero 0en
en Fengping looked pleased and said. )For y selec
tions of talents! those
ranked in the iddle ( have found Euite a few friends
#ut those ranked on the upper echelon! are so few.
Therefore it is the reason why ( need the great support
of the three of you #ecause very soon! that ,huai
Tianfan will enter the -ass.+
Although he thought of hiself as #rilliant #ut he did
not know that the deure 2ei %in"ue was drawing hi
to rela" his guard with her #eautiful siles and her
alluring eyes had already captivated hi.
=angong -ing and Di %ang had a slight change in their
e"pression #ut 0en
Fengping eyes shone #rightly in a da;;ling light. 6e
added. )=ot far fro here! ( have a villa. Although it is
siple #ut it is Euiet. ( a sure no one will distur# the
three of you. Dnfortunately ( have to reain in Iian City
for awhile therefore ( a una#le to accopany you.+
2ei %in"ue purposely sighed in disappointent and
slowly added. )Then what shall we do1+ Di %ang looked
on seeingly frustrated while =angong -ing knew her
she SQT had always #een like that therefore he kept
Euiet and waited what would happen ne"t <Fragrance of
a Thousand 2iles/ 0en Fengping siled. )=o to worry.
Although ( a una#le to accopany the three of you
#ut there will #e soeone to lead5+ ,uddenly he
stopped and he looked at the three of the.
The siles on 2ei %in"ue face grew even sweeter while
=angong -ing kept his coposure. Although Di %ang
was getting ipatience! for the sake of =angong -ing
and 2ei %in"ue! he endured.
0en Fengping was pleased with their e"pression
therefore once again he recovered his siling face and
reached into his clothing and slowly said.
)Although ( want to #e eager friend with the three of
you #ut you ay not #elieve yet5+ 6is hand took
soething fro within his clothing. 2ei %in"ue!
=angong -ing and Di %ang took a glance and saw that
he had a taken out three colorful sacks that shone like
gold.
2ei %in"ue laughed lova#le for awhile and then asked!
)(t so #eautiful.
.hat is it1+
0en Fengping solenly said. )Dntil now! those in the
-ugilist that have seen this is rarer than rare5+ 6e
respectfully opened one of the sack and everyone
caught a strange sweet aroa coing fro the sack.
Fro it! he took out a sEuare ordinary purple wooden
ta#let and respectfully put it into 2ei %in"ue/s hand. 2ei
%in"ue lowered her head and noticed that this ordinary
looking ta#let had an e"Euisitely workanship. On the
surface was a craving of a picture. On top it was a
Buddha that sat on the high clouds a#ove the peak of a
tall ountain. And #ehind the iage! was the setting
sun. And in the cloud was a an whose looks
were ipossi#le to tell although it was very #right
around hi.
On the other side of the ta#let were the lines of a Tang
poet Gao ,hi taken fro the ,ong of a ,parrow. )A an
should have roaed carefree in the turoil of the
-ugilist real.+ 2ei %in"ue had #een looking at it for
soetie now with her head down.
,he looked up and laughed. )The an that was on the
ta#let! is it that of ,huai
Tianfan1+
0en Fengping nodded his head and replied! )This
<Fragrant of the .ind and
0ain Ta#let/ #elongs to ,huai Tianfan.+
6e siled and gave the two other sacks to =angong
-ing and Di %ang.
)Because ( want to gain the trust of the three of you! (
ake an e"ception to ignore any paper works and
entrust these ta#lets to you.+ 2ei %in"ue played with
the ta#let gently with her hand and then laughed.
).hat paper works1+ SQQ 0en Fengping replied. )Once
the three of you reached the villa! you will know
naturally*+ 6e suddenly clapped his hands with #oth his
hands and there was a loud noise as the &gure of a an
that oved very fast appeared. 6e was one of the
<2anshan Two Brothers/ Chang ,un Dan*
6e oved lightning fast and was #esides 0en Fengping
in an instant. 6e looked aliciously at 2ei %in"ue #ut
when he saw the ta#let on her hand! he was startled.
0en Fengping siled. )Brother Chang ,un! ( know you
have a isunderstanding with 2aiden 2ei #ut fro now
on! we are a faily. Brother Chang ,un! you should
forget a#out the past.+
Chang ,un Dan paused to consider for awhile #efore he
coldly said. )( have already forgot a#out it.+ 2ei %in"ue
laughed lovingly and said. ).ow! what aa;ing speed*+
0en Fengping laughed. )Can ( #other Brother Chang ,un
to accopany the to the <Fragrance ,cent 2anor/. (
have soe #usiness at hand in Iian #ut ( will hurry to
eet up with everyone after ( a done*+ Chang ,un
Dan said. )Then5the sword5+
0en Fengping laughed. )Brother =angong! the precious
sword that you have left #ehind in Iian City! ( have sent
y people to &nd it for you already.+ =angong -ing who
was in deep thoughts was startled to hear that.
Chang ,un Dan took a long sword fro #ehind his #ack
and coldly said.
)The sca##ard ay not &t.+ 0en Fengping took the
sword and handed it over to =angong -ing and siled.
)Hust now when ( entered your roo at the villa! ( had
already saw this faous precious sword. Later! ( did not
see Brother =angong carrying it #esides you. ( hope (
did not oCend you #y #ringing it to you.+ 6e did not
wait for =angong -ing to appreciate his thanks and
turned to Di
%ang to ask. )Brother Di! do you know what so special
a#out the wooden ta#let1+
Di %ang who had #een looking perple"ed coldly laughed.
)=o atter how special this wooden ta#let is! ( will
never #ecoe the claw of soe one that want to
doinate the -ugilistic Fraternity. 6eng! heng...+ 6e
turned over his hand and threw the sack down on the
ground and looked in the sky and refused to take a
second look at 0en Fengping.
0en Fengping was startled and his e"pression changed.
6e croaked.
)Brother Di! you5you5+ angong -ing took a deep sigh
and said. )( a reall y appreciative of Brother 0en
kindness. (f that 6ero ,huai is to coe through fro the
-ass! ( hope that ( can #e friend with such a great heroic
&gure #ut5+ 6e sighed again and SQS handed over the
sack to 0en Fengping and added. )( a stupid! have no
talent and oreover ( a too willful. Therefore ( a
afraid ( a una#le to participate in Brother 0en grand
plans. But! alas5( will never forget your kind gestures.+
6e was #orn to #e appreciative and kind. Although he
appreciated the kind intention of 0en Fengping #ut he
was not willing to #e #rought over #y soeone.
But he felt he owe soething to this an therefore he
was sighing.
0en Fengping turned #ron;e green! clenched his hands
tightly and seeingly alost crashed the sack that he
was now holding. 6e turned slowly and looked at 2ei
%in"ue.
2ei %in"ue laughed and said. )( a for anything5+ ,he
gently laughed and returned the wooden ta#let to the
sack.
=angong -ing e"pression had a sudden change while
0en Fengping eyes shone.
2ei %in"ue laughed and added. )But ( don/t have any
a#itions and guts therefore ( can only give a thank of
appreciation to 6ero 0en. But5+ ,he suddenly
. )( like this sack and wooden
ta#let very uch so ( a loath to return it to you. ,ince
you have #een so generous in giving it to e! ( a sure
you will not #e so petty as to take it #ack. 6ero 0en! do
you agree1+ i %ang could not resist aking a laugh and
noticed that 0en Fengping
en Fengping slowly stretched down! picked the sack
that was on the
angong -ing felt sorry for hi and solenly asked.
)Brother 0en! if you need anything in future5+ Before
he could &nish! 0en Fengping #urst out in hilarious
laughter. (t was icy and shrieking.
)?ery good*+ 6e laughed. )(t see that ( a #lind
today. ( see that the three of you have #een aking a
fool out of e5+ ,uddenly his laughter ceased and he
slowly said word #y word. )But since the three of you
have known of y secrets! do you think you can leave
here alive1 6ehe* Do you really think 0en Fengping is
an idiot*+ 6e clapped his hands and he oved #ack
seven feet*
Fro all around! in the shadows! ore than ten en
appeared with aces.
=angong -ing! Di %ang! 2ei %in"ue was startled while
Chang ,un Dan reained solen and $ashed a sword*
0en Fengping said in 4est. )(f ( have no con&dence to
seal your ouths! would ( dare to reveal those secrets
in front of you1+ 6e ade a signal and his en
surrounded =angong -ing! Di %ang and 2ei %in"ue.
SQ> angong -ing swept his eyes around and suddenly
col dly laughed. )The feeling of appreciation and
gratefulness have now #een washed away #y your this
gesture*+
0en Fengping coldly laughed. )(t doesn/t atter if you
are grateful to e! heng! heng* There is no diCerence
now.+ angong -ing laughed. )6undreds of pugilists
surrou nded e at Iian City.
.ill these tens of en cause e to lose y life here1+
Di %ang said aloud. )For those with the guts! they can
also have the taste of the Tianshan Divine ,word*+ 0en
Fengping coldly laughed. )Let e show you the result of
&ve years of y painstaking eCort whether it is any
diCerent fro those ru##ish in Iian City.+ 2ei %in"ue
solenly said. )Don/t try to attack &rst! use inaction to
counter action.
(f there is anything wrong! clear a path out of the
foration &rst5+
0en Fengping said aloud in a clear voice. )6eaven*+
then )3arth*+ Tens of en attacked at =angong -ing! Di
%ang and 2ei %in"ue at the sae tie in a treendous
show of force that startled the.
=angong -ing shouted as he drew his long sword on his
right hand. 2ei
%in"ue dress $uttering in a dance while Di %ang readied
his &sts as the three of the stood #ack to #ack with
one another.
).ind*+ 6issed 0en Fengping.
The attacks grew even &ercer with the chains swinging
and aking ding dang sound.
,uddenly Di %ang cried out as a silver chain appeared
like lightning struck hi.
This foration was very deadly. (t ade use of the
silvery re$ective light of the aces! the sound of the
strong wind caused #y it and the ding dang sounds of
the chain ade this foration truly terrifying.
2ei %in"ue said in a startled voice. )=ot good*+
Before she could &nish! Di %ang tried to stand #ut
another chain struck hi.
.ithout pausing to think it over! he caught hold of the
ace with #oth his hands and his hands felt terri#le. 6e
was suddenly in pain fro his left waist as well. But he
charged to the #lack clad an with the ace he caught
and #oth of the fell startled to the ground*
=angong -ing used the sword to protect his #ody.
Although the Fallen
Autun Leaf was a precious sword! it was not #ecause
it was renowned for its sharpness #ut #ecause it was
the sword of a faous an. But at this oent when
=angong -ing slashed it with all his ight! its power
was e"traordinary*
There were a few sounds and three of the strange
looking weapons which SQB were really 2orning ,tars
were fell #y hi. 6e turned around and saw Di %ang had
fallen to the ground in a startled cry.
.hen 2ei %in"ue saw that those en were using
2orning ,tar 2aces! she thought. )=o wonder 0en
Fengping does not see worry*+ One ust know that
the 2orning ,tar 2ace was a type of weapon that was
rarely seen in the -ugilist. =ot only were it hard to #e
pro&ciency in it #ut when there were any people! it
could even hurt the wielder. But if one anage to
speciali;e in it! the power of the ace would #e
dou#led.
,ince those en were a#le to use such a weapon! it
would appear that they had #een highly pro&ciency in
it. =ot only were they co7operating very well! they
would not even hurt theselves! and the display
naturally were ost e"traordinary.
2ei %in"ue was worldly wise with e"perience that she
had gained while she was roaing the 2artial Fraternity
therefore when she saw this foration' she actually had
the intention to retreat. But when she saw =angong
-ing standing up
to &ght! she did not know why her heart was aroused
too. =ow she did not care for her own safety anyore
and with a soft shout! she $oated speedily in a wave of
gong -ing that were aiing at
=angong -ing raised his long sword in all directions and
ran towards the side of Di %ang who had fallen.
2ei %in"ue #ecae very pale #ecause she knew that
the ne"t instant when the aces struck! =angong -ing
will surely #e wounded #y those aces* =ow there were
silvery light everywhere in that instant when she had
#een in thoughts. ,he heard 0en Fengping shouted.
)Frost*+ 2ei %in"ue turned her #ody around and dashed
across to =angong -ing.
,he heard a shout and iediately the waves of
orning stars were withdrawn and all the attackers took
ten steps #ack.
0en Fengping who was directing the foration noticed
soething went wrong with his Array and was startled.
This <6eaven .ind ,ilvery 0ain Array/ was created to
dealt with the top e"ponents of the -ugilist therefore a
lot of eCorts had #een e"pended on it. .hat ost
intricate a#out this foration over the <3ight rray
Foration/ was the use of <6eaven! 3arth! .in d! 0ain!
,un! 2oon! Cloud! now! Frost/ totaling nine changes that
could const antly attack and aided one
#ut he strongly #elieve the
y to #ring down any top
s he did not saw Di %ang who wounded #y it and dee ply
afraid that this
instaking foration would #e destroyed! therefore with
a shout! he dispersed the foration. =ow he gently
$oated into the iddle of the array5 SQF =angong -ing
lowered his #ody to inspect Di %ang who was #loodied
#ut his left hand was holding the throat of a strong an
in #lack Di %ang was holding so tightly that his
&ngernails continuously had #lood $owing out. That
an wore a leather glove on his left hand and his ace
was clenched #y Di %ang/s right hand high in the air and
it crashed onto the head of the an.
=angong -ing was startled in his ind and he caught
hold of Di %ang #y his wrist and when Di %ang turned his
head over! he noticed that he was covered with #lood.
This young an was wounded for the &rst tie and it
was also the &rst tie he had ever killed soe one.
Therefore when he saw his own #lood! his senses were
in a state of confusion and he looked shockingly at
=angong -ing and at the ace.
The #lood dripped fro the ace coldly on =angong
-ing/s hands. The icy cold #lood aCected hi as uch
as Di %ang. Fro now on! he would never treat the lives
of others lightly.
0en Fengping who had drifted to the iddle saw the
scene and laughed coldly. )( see that <Tianshan Divine
,wordplay/ is really nothing at all*+ 2ei %in"ue coldly
laughed. )But the so and so Tianshan Divine ,wordplay
has caused your array to #e in a state of confusion. (t
lucky that you have the foresight to disperse the array
or else5hehe.+ Although she laughed it oC #ut actually
in a heart! she was secretly startled
#roken head of your an! are
you not afraid5+ Before she could &nish! 0en Fengping
#roke into an eerie and hilarious laughter.
angong -ing appeared ve" and said aloud. ).hy are
you laughing1 Do you think that the loss of lives and
#lood is a funny atter1+
0en Fengping ceased his laughter and coldly said. )Do
you know $owers and trees need to undergo trials to
grow1+ =angong -ing was startled for he did not why he
suddenly said soething so irrelevant.
0en Fengping added. )2artial arts and arrays are the
sae as $owers and trees. (n this world! no atter what
type of artial skills! no atter what type of arrays if
they are not tested in #lood! they will never #e nurtured
and grow.
lthough one of y en had died #ut his #lood will
cause this <6eaven! .ind! ilvery 0ain Array to #e ore
developed. (t is inde ed a 4oyous atter! why don/t
his e"planation caused =angong -ing to #e very ups et
and sorrow at the
e artial skills that he had
p #ut sighed. 3very single
G
that pierced deeply into the
ragrance of a Thousand 2iles/ 0en Fengping siled and
said solenly! )(
gilist real. Therefore this
eaven! .ind! ,ilvery 0ain Array is really not ean t not
to #e used5+ e suddenly sighed deeply and added. )(n
Iian City! thousands of pugilists
standa#le towards you. Only
! 0en Fengping at the risk of oCending the wrath of
everyone5alas* %ou have w trapped #y y array*+
=angong -ing sighed deeply.
2ei %in"ue coldly laughed and added. )%ou failed to
intiidate us and are you trying to use a soft approach
now1+ 0en Fengping said solenly. ),ince the three of
you refuse to listen to y sound advise! therefore ( will
let you witness the true power of y 6eaven .ind
,ilvery 0ain Array.+
2ei %in"ue softly shouted. )6old it*+ And her #ody
$oated in an elegant $ash! seeingly like she was $ying
across the &eld.
0en Fengping secretly e"claied. ).hat a terrifying
swiftness skill*+ And
2ei %in"ue had landed in front of hi. 6e laughed
aloud. )Do you really think #y retaining e in the
iddle of this Array! it will not #e a#le to unleash its
power1+ 2ei %in"ue replied. )That is right.+ ,he softly
laughed and added. )( want to retain you here.+ And her
hands oved to hit 0en Fengping on his -ing Hian Hin
accupoint*
0en Fengping lowered his glance! as he did not dare to
look at the captivating sile on her face as he tried to
evade. At the sae tie his left hand reached toward
her #eneath her waist as he said coldly. )Forgive e for
not
force of his right leg.
ei %in"ue laughed ost lovingly as she e"claied. )%ou
will not #e a#le
g the strength of her right e*
en Fengping was very startled as he iediately on ce
again tried to lift up
hit her sleeve.
ei %in"ue captivating laughed as she danced in id 7air.
)%ou should e down*+ And soe #its of the clothing
fro her sleeve dropped to the ground.
efore she had &nished! 0en Fengping was forced to the
ground and
guarded his front with two hands. 6e looked intently at
2ei %in"ue. Hust now when she e"hi#ited the stance of
<Flying Cloud swiftness skill/. (t was done so casually #ut
her astery of the gravity! her $ow of vital energies
was actually in the ace of perfection. 3ven the present
Chief of the .udang ,ect! -riest Ting"in SQR did not
have her artial a#ility.
=angong -ing was secretly startled. Dntil now! he had
never witnessed 2ei
%in"ue actual artial a#ility. (t was uch higher than he
original thought. .hen she hit the ankle of 0en
Fengping in such a causal way with her hand! she
seeed to guise several other oves as well #ut
#ecause she had not eet any worthy opponent! she
did not use any.
6e was pu;;led and at the sae tie adiring her.
During those ten years while she lay in that dark narrow
coNn! not only was it suCocating to #e inside! it could
drive anyone insane. And then this strange
e"traordinary aiden had not
such a painstaking and hard
skill in the inner strength strokes also seeed to have
en greatly iproved treendously. 6e really could not
guess how she anaged
artial a#ility to create this iracle that was never
seen for the hundred of years in the -ugilistic real.
ll those thoughts $ashed in his ind while Di %an g
slowly got up.
en Fengping coldly laughed and slowly said. )Do yo u
wish to surrender or
ei %in"ue e"claied. )( purposely want to delay th e
tie* (s it not
en Fengping coldly added. )Then you should hastily
prepare for the #urial
angong -ing was startled and asked in shock. ).hat
did you say1+ 0en Fengping looked up at the sky and
then slowly added. )On the surface of the silver ace!
there is poison. (f it contact with #lood! it will act. There
is no antidote5+ 6e looked at angong -ing and
continued. )(f you wish to save your friend! you should
ake a decision now*+ As he was afraid of 2ei %in"ue
artial skills therefore he &nally revealed this secret
weapon of his.
=angong -ing grew very pale and turned over to glance
at Di %ang who was now looking rigidly and losing his
noral countenance.
2ei %in"ue rolled her eyes around and coldly said. )( will
not #e #owed #y ere words*+ 0en Fengping coldly
laughed. )( afraid that in your heart! you know that it is
not ere words* Although you are cold hearted and
cold #lood! you don/t even care a#out the life and death
of your friends #ut5+ 6e looked at =angong -ing and
added. )=angong -ing! are you such a person too1+
=angong -ing felt his heart stirring.
2ei %in"ue softly e"claied. )(f ( capture you! will ( #e
afraid that you will SQL not hand over the antidote1+
0en Fengping coldly laughed and said. )( don/t have the
antidote on e and oreover...6ehe* Can you really
capture e1+ 2ei %in"ue looked perple"ed and
suddenly laughed coldly. )(t really so funny. Alas it is so
funny* ( thought how great is <Fragrance of a Thousand
2iles/
0en Fengping #ut he is only so and so*+
0en Fengping pretended not to hear while 2ei %in"ue
coldly laughed.
)Dsing this ethod to force others to 4oin you is the
du#est thing to do. 3ven if others will to 4oin you! will
not that person #etray your secret after that1 .hen
that oent occur! you will deeply regret it.+
0en Fengping laughed. )=ot to worry you! aiden. (f (
do not have the a#ility to su#due dragons and tigers! (
will not suggest it.+ 2ei %in"ue secretly e"claied.
)6ai;*+ ,he knew that her stratage of attacking hi
using psychology did not work.
The two of the were strong willed and in this round!
none of the anaged to use words to ove one
another. As they were astonished #y the a#ility of one
another! they tried not rushed into a senseless &ght &rst
and hope to use words to ove one another! hoping to
score a victory without a &ght.
2ei %in"ue was once again &lled with a #eautiful
captivating sile. ,he suddenly had a thought. ,he
would &rst attack 0en Fengping unprepared and hit his
accupoints. (f she did not succeed in the &rst attept!
she would iediately #ack oC and #efore the Array
could #e activated' she would take =angong -ing with
her and #reak free of the Array.
But suddenly there was a sudden shrieking fro the
sky. (t cae fro a crow*
2ei %in"ue was startled for this crow suddenly plunged
on 0en Fengping face and seeingly wanted to gouge
his eyes.
Although 0en Fengping was startled! he iediately
retaliated with his hand* This hand was so fast and this
crow was $ying headlong towards hi and could not
have avoided it. But the crow suddenly evaded his
attack #y $ying #ackward* And it $ew up into the clouds
and disappeared*
0en Fengping looked on in shock. 6is hand was still in a
oCensive position and he seeed reluctant to put his
hand down. Although there were any strange and
wondrous creatures #ut a crow that can $y #ackward!
fro ancient ties till now! there were never any
occurrences* 6e thought. )Can this #ird #e a wondrous
ndering over it.
On the other hand! 2ei %in"ue and =angong -ing were
pu;;led as well.
,uddenly there was a Eueer shout coing fro afar.
)2ove aside! ove aside*+ SQM And there was soe
initial confusion in the Array as they opened a path.
<Fragrance of a Thousand 2iles/ 0en Fengping looked on
unhappy and said aloud. )To #e confused even #efore a
&ght cannot #e forgiven. 6ave you all forgotten1+ 3ven
#efore he had &nished! a white hair thin priest in ro#e of
#lue walked in strides into their idst all the while
shouting. )2ove aside! ove aside*+ This priest looked
iposing and his left hand was on his front. On that
hand sat a crow. .hen 0en Fengping glanced over! he
noticed that the Eueer sound cae fro the crow. 6e
was suddenly very startled within hi and he #roke into
cold sweat. A crow that could $y in reverse direction
was startling enough. But a crow that could talk was
even ore startling. 0en Fengping had a wealth of
e"perience fro roaing the -ugilist and his cunning
was even ore unfathoa#le. But at this oent! his
countenances underwent a great change.
2ei %in"ue rolled her eyes to glance and iediately
she too lost her coposure.
This priest carried a sile on his face #ut it was his
crow that shrieked. )The
oon is not dark! the wind is not high! how can you
coit urder and arson in the vicinity of Iian City1+
Although its voice was crude #ut every single word was
clear.
2ei %in"ue felt her legs growing soft and she alost
wanted to cry out in surprise.
As for =angong -ing! he too was very startled and he
iediately thought of one an and he said. )%ou5+
The priest looked at hi and silenced hi! therefore
=angong -ing stu#led and looked at the priest
startled.
0en Fengping tried to suppress the terror in his heart
and he asked. ).hat tidings #rings a secular priest
here1+ That priest laughed errily while that crow
shrieked. ).hy did you only greet hi! did you not see
e1+ 0en Fengping was shocked #eyond words. To
greet a crow was really very ridiculous.
The white hair priest laughed. )2y crow friend here is
haughty #ut his seniority is very high. 3ven if you greet
hi! what does it atter1+ 0en Fengping was stunned
for awhile #efore he raised #oth hands in the ost
unwilling anner to greet the crow. 6e seeed to #e
deeply aCected #y the strange crow and the e"pression
of the priest therefore he o#eyed.
There was a tingle of laugh in =angong -ing/s eyes! as
he seeed to think it was very funny. 2ei %in"ue was
secretly pu;;led for she knew that with his character!
he would never poke fun at a senior pugilist. Therefore
her suspicious SST was aroused. Although she was
e"ceptional sart! she could not guess the reason.
The white hair priest laughed. )?ery good. ?ery good
anner child. (t see that y trip is not #eing ade in
futile.+ 6e looked solenly at 0en Fengping and said.
)By accidental! ( saw an oinous outlook here as ( was
passing through. As ( could not #ear to witness the
calaity that is to #efall a hero therefore ( a here.+
0en Fengping looked confused and slowly asked. )( do
not Euite understand the eaning of the words of
,enior.+ .hite hair priest sighed. )Do you know that
your luck is at its lowest now and if you are involved in
#loodshed! you are sure to invite calaity. Although you
and the have a deep grudging vendetta #ut today you
should try to wash your hands! the earlier the #etter.+
6e did not look at =angong -ing and 2ei %in"ue!
seeing disliking the. 6e solenly added. )(f the two
of the try to &ght you! for the sake of that respectful
greeting! ( will help you to fend the oC.+ 0en Fengping
e"pression changed and he was seeingly shocked for
words fore he slowly asked. )But5+ he white hair priest
looked perple"ed and said alo ud. )But what1 Do you
alaity #efalls and still do not wake up fro you r
senses. .hat a pity!
en Fengping reained rooted to the ground and he w as
terri#ly pale. 6e
priest and the crow and
you #ut today ( have to settle
he priest coldly added. )And what ( say! is too y
sterious and you &nd it
Although 0en Fengping did not say anything #ut in fact!
his silence was the #est indication that the priest was
correct.
The priest laughed aloud. )(n y entire life! there are no
one that ever dou#ted y predictions #ecause ( have
never predicted anything wrongly. ,ince you do not
#elieve! are you really trying to end your own life1+ The
crow shrieked and laughed in a strange anner. ),ince
you want to die! it is really easy! easy5+ ,uddenly 0en
Fengping thought of a person and he #ecae very pale.
),enior! are you the renowned 6eavenly Crow -riest
who know all things in advance and whose prediction is
always correct that is so faous in the -ugilist years
ago1+ The priest laughed. )?ery good. At least you know
y nae. That is right. ( a that 6eavenly Crow priest
that reported disasters and not fortune*+ 0en Fengping
slowly asked. )But5#ut according to the ruors of the
SSQ -ugilistic Fraternity! ,enior had long5passed
away5+
The priest laughed. )2ore than ten years ago! ( a
weary of the illusion of living! therefore ( fake y own
death. ( can/t #elieve that so any in the -ugilist
actually #elieve that.+ ,till 2ei %in"ue was feeling very
surprised inside of her. ,he had long ago heard of this
priest that was so faous in the -ugilist for his uncanny
a#ility to predict the future. 6e only predicted disasters
and was never for once wrong. As long as he told
soeone that a disaster would #efall hi! it would
surely happen. Therefore the people in the -ugilist
nicked hi as the 6eavenly Crow -riest.
Although crow sounds disrespectful #ut everyone in
-ugilist lavished hi with uch respect.
The dou#ts in 0en Fengping ind totally disappeared.
The priest turned over and asked 2ei %in"ue. )Did the
two of you heard e1+ 2ei %in"ue glanced at =angong
-ing and gently nodded.
The white hair priest <6eavenly Crow -riest/ continued.
)( have the intention of rescuing hi fro this calaity!
do you have any o#4ections1+ 2ei %in"ue was ore than
intelligent. 6ow could she not know the priest was
secretly helping the1 Therefore she replied! ),ince
,enior has spoken! naturally there will #e no o#4ection.+
The white hair priest <6eavenly Crow -riest/ waved his
hand slightly and turned to look at 0en Fengping. )Then
leave while you can. (f you delay it! it will #e too late.+
0en Fengping secretly sighed. )( a grateful #y the
kindness of ,enior and ( will want to e"tend y thanks
to you again at soe other tie.+ 6e shouted. )Let go*+
6e had a upper hand in this situation #ut now he left in
a ercifully released anner and he did not even
har#or any hatred or unhappiness. (n fact he was very
grateful to the 6eavenly Crow -riest.
0en Fengping en had long wanted to leave ever since
they had saw the talking crow for they were frightened
#y it. ,o when they heard the order to retreat! it
seeed like a pardon fro the eperor and they
respectfully #ade the priest good#ye #efore they left
hurriedly.
0en Fengping looked viciously at 2ei %in"ue for awhile
as if he wanted to say soething #ut at last! he sighed
deeply! turned and left hurriedly. (n a $ash or two! he
had disappeared into the darkness =angong -ing did
not say anything till 0en Fengping was far away. 6e
suddenly sighed deeply. )%ou have use trickery again!
alas* (f it isn/t for the sake of Brother Di! (5+ 6e
suddenly felt so guilty.
2ei %in"ue was left wondering #y =angong -ing.
SSS
That white hair priest suddenly laughed. )This is a tooth
for a tooth. To dealt with such a cunning heretic! what
wrong with tricking hi one or two ties1+ angong -ing
sighed. )(tUs not honora#le5to trick+ 2ei %in"ue was
startled. And she was even ore pu;;led and could not
resist asking. ).hat trick1+ Although she possessed the
fruit of wisdo #ut she could not tell what was the trick
all a#out.
As the white hair priest knew the character of =angong
-ing! therefore he did not #lae hi for faulting hi.
6e gently pat the crow feathers and laughed.
)Crow friend! crow friend. (t is all thanks to you*+ 6e
turned his wrist as though he wanted to severe
soething and raised up his right hand. )Go now*+ That
crow shrieked and spread its wings to soar into the
darkness.
.hen 2ei %in"ue saw that he set such a wondrous
spiritual #ird away! she was very startled and pu;;led
inside. Therefore she could not resist asking.
)6ai;5will it still return1+ The white hair priest laughed
and laughed. )2aiden! you don/t have to feel
ten of the anytie ( want.+
2ei %in"ue glanced at =angong -ing and slowly added.
).hat is going on around here! ( really cannot &gure it
out5+ ,he was so sure of her unrivalled intelligence
that when she encountered soething that she could
not solve! she could not help feeling frustrated.
The white hair priest laughed. )(t is a for of
psychology attack that is used on a strong foe. (t really
un#elieva#le that this trick of ine anaged to fool the
<Fragrance of a Thousand 2iles/ 0en Fengping and that
even the world faous -eacock Concu#ine was fooled.+
angong -ing sighed. )After seven years! ( really d id not
e"pect to see you again outside Iian City. And you even
rescue e fro this diNculty. And ( really did not
e"pect5alas* (t #een any years and your #ehavior did
not changed at all5+ 6e sighed and shut up. 6is speech
was &lled with delight #ut also regret.
The old white priest ceased his siles and slowly said.
)To tell the truth! ( did not use this trick for any years
already. But when ( saw the crisis that had fall you! ( a
forced to5+ angong -ing sighed. )%ou have coe to
save e! nat urally ( a grateful.
But this ethod of yours! is not honora#le. %ou have
drifted in the -ugilist all your life! don/t you want to
create for yourself a respecta#le! honora#le! righteous
reputation and did soething earth shaking so that
future generations will know1+ Although =angong -ing
voice was coposed #ut it was sparking with
righteousness and the white hair priest countenance
was sunk and he lowered his head.
angong -ing slowly walked up to hi and patted hi
on his shoulder. )(f SS> y words are strong! please do
not #lae e. %ou ust know that if ( do not feel
oreover! your kindness caused e to feel e"treely
grateful in y heart.+
The white hair priest lifted his head and siled and
#asked in the light of friendship. 6e grasped =angong
-ing/s hands and asked. )All5these years! are you
good1+ 6e asked with great concern.
angong -ing nodded and replied. )( a good. .hat a
#out you1+ 6is cal coposure was oved as well and
his eyes shone with tinge of re$ective light. 2ei %in"ue
was lost in deep thoughts of her own. ,uddenly she
clapped her hands and softly laughed. )( know it*+ ,he
turned around and was #esides the
white hair priest in an instant as she caught hold of his
wrist.
angong -ing asked solenly. ).hat is the atter1+ 2ei
%in"ue captivating laughed. )%ou look! there is really a
#lack string in his hand. 6aha* The crow that can $y in
reverse was actually caused #y the string in his hand
when he pulled it.V he white hair priest laughed.
)2aiden you really h ave a ost e"ceptional
ou.+
ei %in"ue was siling proudly while =angong -ing l
ooked at her. ,he
delicacies and #eautiful she look very cold and frosty
nocent heart #ut5Alas* The
ople in the -ugilistic Fraternity only know of he r cold
outlook #ut none of the know the kind heart that is
within her.+ 2ei %in"ue ceased her laughter and she
looked perple"ed. )But5that crow that knows how to
speak in our tongue really uddle e*+ .hite hair
priest laughed aloud and he suddenly used that strange
shrieking sound and said. )2aiden you have #een
walking in the -ugilist for a long tie. Did you ever
heard of a strange agic trick used #y wandering
peddlers1+ 2ei %in"ue listened carefully and o#served
that fro the chest of the white hair priest echoed the
shrieking sound of that crow. ,he was iediately
stunned and asked. ).hat agic trick1+ Although she
had long roaed the -ugilist real #ut all her
associates were top e"ponents in the -ugilistic
Fraternity! naturally she did not know of this unorthodo"
trick.
angong -ing e"plained. )This skill is call <?entri
loEuis/. (t akes use of the air channels in the #ody
and eit is out fro the uscles inside. (t is a high art
in the eyes of the wandering peddlers and also
e"treely hard to train5+ The white hair priest laughed
it oC. )(tUs 4ust an unorthodo" skill! there is nothing to #e
proud of it.+ angong -ing said solenly. )Any skills that
are a stered are not to #e SSB taken lightly. (t 4ust
depends if it is used correctly.+ 2ei %in"ue softly sighed
and slowly said. )( will never e"pect to know that
fro the lower echelons of the pugilists! there is such
an wondrous skill. (f you say it is an unorthodo" skill! (
think otherwise and feel that it is a aa;ing skill. But a
pity that ( have never heard of it fore.+
angong -ing slowly added. )The world is #ig and th e
creatures that dwell
in it wondrous. (t is not soething #ased on 4ust a
person foolish intelligence to grasp all its ysteries.
Those people that try to know everything! usually do
not
he white hair priest sighed! feeling grateful insi de.
ei %in"ue secretly sighed in her heart #ut still s he
retained a captivating
t <6eavenly Crow -riest/! then
d. Although her ost
y other #ut she did not show it.
=angong -ing coposed face $oated a sile. 6e
seeingly alost wanted to #urst out in laughter at the
thought of that priest nae.
The white hair priest sighed and replied. )2y nae is
.an Da! a guest under the residence of =angong
2aster.+ 6e suddenly siled. )But the people in the
-ugilist nicked e as soe one who knows everything!
therefore ( a forced to acknowledged as .an ,hitong
8,oeone who knows any things9.+ n his laughing
&ts! he lifted his glance and saw that 2ei %in"ue
reained
ked. )Don/t you feel it is a
ei %in"ue sighed and said in a serious tone. )Dnle ss it is
soeone who is
e"ceptional #rilliant! unless it is soeone that pursue
knowledge! unless there are tens of years of hard work!
how will anyone nick you as ).an ,hitong+. ( greatly
ire this nae and ( don/t &nd it to #e funny.+
found soeone that
uld understand hi.
angong -ing sighed. )(f it not soeone who is e"ce
ptional #rilliant! who else is a#le to say aloud such an
e"traordinary line.+ 80eferring to 2ei %in"ue9 2ei %in"ue
was delighted and she laughed captivating for awhile.
.an Da sighed. )3ver since you #ecoe the prot@g@ of
the Divine Dragon
Clan! those who were your proteges had now scattered.
( wandered throughout the
-ugilistic Fraternity with no accoplishents5Alas*
Today ( coe to the
=orthwest hoping to witness the duel #etween the
-hoeni" and the Divine Dragon.
And at the sae tie pay you a visit. But ( was late and
when ( arrived at Iian
City! ( heard that the -eacock Concu#ine has returned
to the -ugilist real. ( also heard of your heroic duel
with the Chief of the Ahongnan ,ect at the 3ternal
SSF
0estaurant.+
6e sighed and added. )( know then you have &nally
accoplished soething in your artial a#ility after
any years. ( feel very happy #ut ( was also very worry
for your safety therefore ( searched the fringe of the city
hoping for your news. But5+ 2ei %in"ue laughed and
interrupted. )But your psychology attack aided us to
#eat oC 0en Fengping or else even if we were all
in4ured! it seeed that we would still una#le to #reak
loose of that5+ ,uddenly =angong -ing shouted. )Oh
no*+ As he rushed to Di %ang and under the starlight! Di
%ang countenance had darkened.
0en Fengping did not lie when he said that the ace
had #een applied with poison.
angong -ing asked Di %ang with great an"iety. )Bro ther
Di! how are you1+ Di %ang eyes were in a da;e and he
could not hear hi.
=angong -ing clenched his &sts tightly and #roke oC in
cold sweat.
.an Da took a look and iediately his countenance
changed. =angong
-ing turned around and asked solenly. )(s there any
hope1+
.an Da was silence for awhile #efore he sighed. )The
poison that was aWicted to hi is not the type that is
coonly used in the Central -lains. And the poison
has already #een5( afraid5afraid5+ angong -ing paled
and e"claied. )(s there really no hope1+ .an Da
sighed. )Dnless we have 0en Fengping secret antidote!
and the long gone iraculous pill <Against 6eavenUs
.ill/ #y the ,aint of the -hysicians! ( afraid that even
the wondrous saving pill of physician <-u Ling Iian/
cannot neutrali;e such a strong acting poison. ( can
teporary stop the poison fro reaching the heart
#ut5+ Before he had &nished! =angong -ing was
already on his feet. 2ei %in"ue gently #locked hi and
asked. ).hat are you trying to do1+ angong -ing said
solenly. )Brother Di was in4ured #ecause of e. 6ow
can ( watch hi die1+ 2ei %in"ue e"pressions changed
and said. )(f you want to get the antidote fro 0en
Fengping! would not it #e as diNcult as negotiating with
a tiger1+ angong -ing coldly replied. )3ven if it eant
nego tiating with a tiger! ( have to try.+
2ei %in"ue elancholy sighed. )Then5let e
accopany you.+ angong -ing e"claied. )%ou are now
the target of the entire -ugilistic Fraternity. 6ow can
you risk yourself1+ Although he was e"pressionless #ut
he accidentally leaked his concern.
SSG 2ei %in"ue asked. ).hy ust you always think of
others and not think of yourself1+ angong -ing sunk his
e"pression. )(f everything is for ourselves! then life will
#e very pitiful.+ 6e looked up and saw that the <Cold
and Frosty/ Cold Blood Concu#ine was &lled with looks
of concern and eotions. ,o he unwittingly changed his
tone. ).ait here awhile with Brother .an! if ( did not
succeed! ( will #e #ack very soon.+ 2ei %in"ue lovingly
laughed and asked. )(f you do not succeed! will you #e
ck1+ angong -ing said aloud. )( will de&nitely #e #ack *+
2ei %in"ue elancholy sighed. )(f you proise e that
if you do not succeed with the &rst attept! you will
retreat. Only then will ( not follow you.+ A hundred
eotions $ooded in the heart of =angong -ing! as he
could not control it anyore. 6e slowly said! )3ven if (
were to crawl! ( will crawl #ack.
But5you ust #e careful too.+
2ei %in"ue slowly oved her #ody aside for =angong
-ing. ,he lowered her head and said. ).e will #e
careful*+ =angong -ing looked at her intensely only to
hear her said in a clear voice.
)(f you are not careful with yourself! (5(5anyway ( will
wait here for you! no atter how long.+ =angong -ing
slowly e"tended his hands #ut suddenly he lowered it
and he solenly said. )( go now.+ .an Da who was
looking intensely sighed. )(s this aiden! really the
-eacock Concu#ine1+ angong -ing was startled.
)=aturally is real.+ .an Da said. )(f ( did not witness it
yself! ( really cannot #elieve that the
-eacock Concu#ine will5+ 6e sighed and shut up. 6e
really could not #elieve that the Cold Blood Concu#ine
2ei %in"ue would show such heart wrenching concern
and feeling for anyone.
=angong -ing was standing rigid onto the ground. 6e
could only felt an unspeaka#le war feeling coing
fro his heart. Once again he looked at 2ei %in"ue and
said. )(Ull go now*+ As he left.
2ei %in"ue held her dress as she watched hi
disappeared into the darkness. ,he softly said. )Do you
think that he will5Alas* (f you really the <6eavenly Crow
-riest/! it will #e #est. %ou can tell e what facing hi
will #e a fortune or a calaity*+ 3ven if it were the ost
intelligence person! when they encountered soething
that really concerned the! they would unconsciously
inEuire the Fates. The Cold Blood Concu#ine was
carefree and did not concern herself with the lives SSR
of others. Therefore the thing that everyone #elieved!
she did not. Because she did not have feeling for
anything therefore she did not have anything to
concern or worry a#out. ,he had no fears and having no
fears! she would not respect the Fates and the lives of
others.
=ow that she had #eginning to show signs of concern
and fear. ,he started to
regard his life uch ore precious than hers had ever
#een. This feeling had cae so sudden and dyed red
the plain white environent of her life.
.an Da sighed deeply and slowly said! )=othing can
overcoe his righteous heart. 2aiden! do you agree1+
6e looked at her and saw that 2ei %in"ue was looking in
the sky for 6eavens to protect his well #eing and did
not heard hi.
SSL
Chapter =ine
6eroic ,pirit! Dry Cloud
=angong -ing #reath in deeply the cool air as he
secretly entered Iian City.
Although he knew that to retrieve the antidote fro 0en
Fengping hands were an alost ipossi#le task #ut he
had already ade up his ind. (n his dictionary! there
was only! should he or should he not! and as long as it
was the correct thing to do! even if he was to #e killed
#y a thousand #lade! he would never change his ind.
This courage caused hi to neglect win or defeat! even
#eyond the faYade of life and death. The people on the
streets avoided =angong -ing as they could feel his
righteousness air that caused the una#le to look into
hi directly.
2ulong 2anor was Euiet as well #ut it was unusually
heavily guarded. 3ight en wielding hal#erds were
seen. They seeed to #e searching the fog for the Cold
Blood Concu#ine intensely with their eyes*
A young an appeared fro the fog! his sharp and
shining eyes asked the solenly. )(s 2aster .ei in1+
)(t so early in the orning! naturally he is in.+ One of
the en replied.
The young an solenly said. )-lease hurriedly ask
your 2aster to coe out. ( have soething iportant to
see hi*+ They were startled and one of the en
laughed aloud and said! )-lease ask our 2aster to see
you*+ 6e said in 4est. )The sky has not even #righten
yet and the 2aster is still in #ed. (f you want our 2aster
to coe and see you! haha. (t is really lauda#le.+ The
young an reained coposed and coldly said. ).hy
don/t you go and report to hi and say that5+ The
sae an laughed. ).hat there to say1 Go #ack and
wait until noon.
-repare a nae card and write your intention. Our
2aster ay not still want to see you. Hust a few words!
you e"pect our 2aster to wake up and to receive you!
you ust really #e dreaing.+ Another an laughed. )(f
you are a faous person! ay#e there is still roo for
negotiations. But it is a pity that you are not the faous
(ron gut Long Fei and you are also not the recently
renowned =angong -ing*+ The young an slowly said.
)( a indeed =angong -ing*+
3veryone was iediately struck du#founded when
they heard it was angong -ing and they all rushed
inside the anor uttering. )=angong -ing5=angong
-ing5+ They had never dreaed that =angong -ing
who had SSM #attled Haded 6and of the -ositive =irvana
last night would appear alone in 2ulong 2anor*
=angong -ing was not oved #y this recently founded
fae.
The Euiet 2ulong 2anor was suddenly startled #y the
nae of =angong
-ing. There were utterings and it spread like wild&re
as hundreds of eyes peeked fro the corner to look at
this young an that had fought with the Chief of the
Ahongnan ,ect who was known as the Haded 6and of
the -ositive =irvana* But none dared to step forward
openly.
,uddenly there was a powerful voice that electri&ed all
the way to the entrance. ).here is =angong -ing1+
angong -ing was very startled and he thought. ).ho
has such a powerful internal strength1+ One ust know
that although UFlying 0ingsU .ei :i and the Haded 6and
of the -ositive =irvana were two top e"ponents of the
-ugilist real #ut he could tell that the person that was
eitting the shouts possessed very strong internal
power.
t was not .ei :i or the Haded 6and of the -ositive
=irvana.
here was another voice shouting now. ).here is =an
gong -ing1+
=angong -ing was perple"ed! as the an that was
shouting was .ei :i #ut he looked diCerently now'
Gone was his haughty air. Could another top e"ponent
hiding in the anor1+
=angong -ing! why did s voice stu#led as he re you
here as well1+ 6e
angong -ing was feeling strange #ut he asked. ).he re
is 0en Fengping1+ .ei :i was startled #ut he shouted.
).here is 2ei Lei"ue1+ angong -ing #ecae perple"ed
and he shouted too. ) .here is 0en Fengping1+
But .ei :i also shouted at the sae tie. ).here is
2ei Lei"ue5+ ,uddenly a strange voice silenced the.
).hy did want to seek 0en Fengping1+
Another an appeared and he was 0en Fengping who
laughed errily.
)=angong -ing! you have coe* ?ery good! very
good5+ As he welcoe hi like he was his guest.
)-lease coe in*+ =angong -ing secretly sighed and he
appeared to #e thinking.
0en Fengping laughed and said. )(f there is anything to
discuss! we talk inside*+ .ho was the top e"ponent in
the ist1 .ho could that ysterious an #e1
6ow startling were his artial art skills1 =angong -ing
took a deep #reath as he S>T stepped inside.
.ei :i knitted his eye#rows and wanted to say
soething. But when he looked in the darkness! his
eyes were frightened and he followed 0en Fengping and
=angong -ing at the #ack.
The ysterious voice asked. )=angong -ing! are you
here to retrieve fro 0en Fengping the antidote1+
=angong -ing looked around hi! inspecting the hall
and the darkness #ut he could not see the ysterious
an.
(nside the 2ulong 2anor! =angong -ing asked 0en
Fengping for the antidote.
0en Fengping asked =angong -ing what would he oCer
in e"change for the antidote reinding hi that he had
no use of rare treasures and riches.
Therefore =angong -ing oCered his life in e"change for
the antidote which startled .ei :i. =angong -ing told
hi if he was given the antidote! he would #e #ack
within one day to surrender his life.
0en Fengping coldly e"claied. ).hy should ( trust
you*+ angong -ing furrowed and oCered. )(f you let e
s wallow a poison that enact one day after! ( will surely
#e #ack*+ Therefore =angong -ing took the poison and
asked for the antidote fro 0en Fengping.
0en Fengping coldly laughed. ).hat antidote1+
=angong -ing was angry that 0en Fengping had #roken
his proise that he attacked hi. )%ou/re a liar*+
But suddenly he was knocked forth #y a force and the
sae ysterious voice said. ).ho ever proise to give
you the antidote1+ Although =angong -ing was furious
#ut still he felt weak and could not say
a word out 8The poison had acted9. Only to hear the
voice said slowly. )The instant you enter the anor!
your life is forfeited. .hat right do you have to use a
life that is already forfeited to e! to e"change for the
antidote1+
=angong -ing felt like he was #eing tore apart #y rage
and sorrow. After he
was tricked! he now felt a sense of hopelessness and
pain that was cruelly tearing apart his life and feeling.
)%ou5%ou5%ou are not huan* Antidote56and over
he voice laughed it oC and said. )Antidote1 Give up this
hope. =ot only
die as well. Can you hear his pain and dying cry now1
=ow the sae fate awaits you and you can feel the
horror of
s =angong -ing lay dying! the voice 4eered. )=ow d o
you know that life is
nce right1 =ow you will enter into S>Q
=angong -ing struggled to open his eyes as he used the
last of his strength to charge out #ut when he had
oved a feet! he was knocked out.
On the other hand! ,hi Chen and Guo %u"ia got up fro
the sae #ed. ,hi
Chen was startled when there was a knocking sound. (t
was the tavern servant who asked outside. )Guest! do
you want soe tea or water1+ ,hi Chen wiped away his
sweat and shouted. )=o*+
Guo %u"ia caled hi down and the ,hi Chen who was
very paled sighed and said in a low voice. )(5( keep
thinking that Big Brother is outside the door.
%esterday night! ( have a lot of nightares. (n y
drea! 2entor 2aster is whipping e and punishing e
while Big Brother is scolding e loudly. And ( also drea
that5that5+ Guo %u"ia lovingly laughed. )That in your
drea! Fourth ,ister laughed coldly at you! a ( right1+
,hi Chen sighed and lowered his head.
Guo %u"ia asked! )Chen5Chen. (f Big Brother really
coes! what will you do1+ )(5(5+ 6e was una#le to
answer and could only sigh.
,he gently #rushed her #eautiful hair and elancholy
sighed deeply.
)Chen5Chen! ( know that you really like e.+ ,hi Chen
looked at her idiocy at this #eautiful adulteress and
sighed.
)(5really like you #ut if Big Brother5he will coe
anytie5(5( a really very afraid.+ ,he siled
ysteriously and slowly asked. ).hat if Big Brother will
never return1+ ,hi Chen was stunned and asked. )Big
Brother will never return1+
Guo %u"ia coldly said. )(f he have not died! won/t he #e
here in Iian City1+
There was a change in ,hi Chen/s e"pression as he
asked. ).hat5.hat do you ean1 (5+ Guo %u"ia
coldly e"plained. )That day while ( was on the suit
of
6uashan! ( have already noticed that there is an
oinous look on the side of the cliC where that an
had died. That an when he had died seeed very
shocked.
And there was no wounds on his #ody! he was really
frightened to death.+
,hi Chen was startled. )Frightened to death1+
Guo %u"ia nodded and e"plained. )After that! when you
have found e! did you not saw y slight sile1+ ,hi
Chen replied. )But5( thought you are happy to see e
that was why S>S you siled.+ Guo %u"ia softly
laughed. ).hen ( saw you! naturally ( was very happy
#ut that sile was #ecause ( heard a terri#le cry on that
suit coing down.+ ,hi Chen looked confused. )A
terri#le cry1 .hy did ( not heard it1+
Guo %u"ia laughed. )At that tie you are focusing on
e that why you did not notice. But ( heard it very
carefully. That terri#ly cry that was so startled and
iposing cry was ade #y your Big Brother. Think
a#out it. .ith your Big Brother teper! if5(f he did not
eet with any accident! would he ake such a terri#ly
cry1+ ,hi Chen looked very confused and he appeared
stunned. 6e did not know if he should feel happy or
sorrow.
Guo %u"ia e"plained. )( did not dare to #e ascertained
#ut these few days when your Big Brother did not
appear! ( #ecoe sure. Think a#out it! with his #ehavior!
if he did not die! would he not #e here1 .ith his fae
and his iposing look! the instant he entered Iian City!
would no one took notice1+ ,hi Chen sighed deeply as
he turned his head around to wipe away his tear in his
eyes.
Guo %u"ia rolled her eyes and said. )( afraid that Fifth
Brother although he had escaped last night #ut he can
never appear #oldly in the -ugilist real ever again.
Therefore Ahi4iao 2anor only you and e are left. ( can/t
handle such a #ig esta#lishent alone. ( need you to
help e.+ ,hi Chen did not turned his head for there
were tears in his eyes now.
Approaching noon! ,hi Chen and Guo %u"ia stepped out
of the (nn. ,hi
Chen followed Guo %u"ia respectfully #ehind like a
respected fellow prot@g@. But his eyes were constantly
on her waist up O This was not the glance that a prot@g@
he streets of Iian City were diCerent. 2ay#e it w as
caused #y the ndeoniu last night that cause the
people to #ec oe 4ittery. And the shops
e =angong Faily did not
ened for #usiness today. 2ay#e soething happened to
the =angong Faily.
u %u"ia looked cal as she ade her way to 2ulong
2anor. But her eyes
he city. That was the reason why she forsook the
cofort of the carriage and took a walk.
uddenly there were several riders. Leading the wa s a
young an in
ed at everyone with disdain.
ut when he saw Guo %u"ia #eautiful eyes! he pulled the
harness of his horse and
>
hi Chen was cold in his face and he did his #est t o
suppress his anger and
t hi for awhile #efore she
he young an on the horse #ecae ore and ore out
rageous as he siled ldly at her and on her #ody.
hi Chen could not endure this outrage anyore and he
walked #esides Guo
rogant heretic*+
he lad who looked like a girl on the young an rig ht
stared at hi and
asked. ).hat did you say1+ .hile the teenager on the
left said in a low voice. )Let us go and not #e involved in
any trou#les*+ As he whipped the horse.
The young an nodded and the three riders continued
on their way.
Guo %u"ia siled and said in a low voice. ),hi Chen! can
you guess who this young an is1+ ,hi Chen laughed.
)3ight out of ten! he is a fresh prot@g@. 2ay#e he is also
the son of a wealthy faily.+ Guo %u"ia rolled her eyes
and looked at the three riders. )( think his artial skills
are not weak. ( think he coes fro a faous clan.+ 6er
eyes were thinking of soething #ut ,hi Chen did not
notice.
After turning into two ore streets! they were &nally
within the vicinity of
2ulong 2anor. Hust when they reached the entrance!
there was a neighing sound.
(t cae fro the three riders earlier.
,hi Chen e"pression had a change as he coldly said.
)That young an sees to #e following us*+ Guo %u"ia
softly laughed. )Let us not create trou#le.+
At the sae tie! the young an got oC his horse and
with a coincidence! he was #esides Guo %u"ia.
,hi Chen stared at the young an with a alicious look.
The young an coldly said. )Friend! you5+
Before he could &nish! <Flying 0ings/ .ei :i and that
UFragrance of a
Thousand 2ilesU 0en Fengping cae out of the anor.
0en Fengping said! )-lease forgive e for receiving
such distinguished guests late.+ ,hi Chen secretly
thought. ).hat is the #ackground of this young an1
3ven <Flying 0ings/ .ei :i is out to welcoe hi in
person.+
6e saw .ei :i gestured to the young an with #oth
hands #ut hurried to
Guo %u"ia and laughed. )2istress Long you did not want
to stay in y hu#le dwelling. ( wondered did you have
a good rest last night1+ Guo %u"ia siled and softly
replied. )Old ,enior .ei is too hospita#le*+
,hi Chen secretly #ecae e#arrassed. )6e is here to
welcoe us*+
That young an was surprised and looked startled at
.ei :i and Guo S>B %u"ia. .hen he looked at the
haughty eyes of ,hi Chen! he #ecae angry and coldly
asked. )(s this the 2ulong 2anor1+ 0en Fengping
laughed in a clear voice. )(ndeed! indeed.+
.ei :i turned his head and siled. )%ou are traveling
with 2istress Long1+
The young an coldly said. )( a fro the .estern
peak of 2t. Junlun!
Tong Tian Gong. .ho is this 2istress Long! ( do not
know.+
Guo %u"ia! ,hi Chen! .ei :i and 0en Fengping were
slightly startled.
.ei :i replied. )%ou are a Junlun disciple! welcoe5
welcoe. Let e
lling*+
One ust know that Junlun disciples were rarely seen
in the -ugilistic
Fraternity. And very few pugilists went to .estern
Junlun too. 3ver since in the past when the (ortal
Divine Dragon had won the Chief of the Junlun ,ect!
-riest 0u %uan on the top of the peak of 2t. Junlun in a
duel' the only news that regarding Junlun was that of
the foreost disciple of -riest 0u %uan! <Cloud Breaker
6and/ Ahuo Bufan who with his superior swordplay
cae to doinate the new heroes of the -ugilistic
Fraternity. 6e esta#lished his fae and #ecae one of
the strongest swordsen of the new generation.
,ince this young an was a Junlun disciple then even
.ei :i had to look at hi with respect. UFragrance of a
Thousand 2ilesU 0en Fengping looked even happier as
he e"tended his welcoe to the young an and it
appeared that he was the owner of 2ulong 2anor
instead of .ei :i.
The young an was not shy and went in.
,hi Chen whispered in a low voice to Guo %u"ia. V6e
#elongs to the sae clan as that <Cloud Breaker 6and/
therefore he is an eney of Ahi4iao 2anor. ( want to test
hi and see how great is the disciple of Junlun.+ Guo
%u"ia furrowed and secretly held his sleeve. )Let see
what happens &rst! don/t #e rush! alright1+ The ta#les
and seats had already #een arranged. .ei :i laughed
and said.
)2istress Long5+ But #efore he could &nish! that young
an who did not look shy at all iediately sat down
at the foreost ta#le una#ashed. (t was like he
deserved to sit there.
3ven .ei :i appeared to #e very unhappy inside hi.
6e thought. )3ven if you are a Junlun disciple #ut you
shouldn/t #e this arrogant.+ ,uddenly he had another
thought and laughed secretly. )(f he knows that there
are disciples of the Divine Dragon Clan here! his
attitude will surely change.+ hi Chen coldly hued #ut
that young an only look ed upward and did
uo %u"ia siled and sat down casually. ,hi Chen su
ppressed his anger and
F
nd .ei :i #eing the host naturally could not lose his
cool too. 6e
Fengping thinking that
st! the young an would #e
ut the young an only coldly said! )( a Ahan Dong
lai.+ And refused to
u"ia and others wondered if
g@ of his clan that he did not
ant young an. 3ven to #e rude in y presence.+
to the -ugilist #ut you 6and/ %oung 6ero Ahuo a visit
once. 6e had shown
r. 6aha5+
han Donglai coldly laughed and added. )Ahuo Bufan is
y prot@g@
veryone was startled and .ei :i ceased his laughte r.
han Donglai raised the wine cup and drank fro it! then
pointed at the two
g@ #rothers of Ahuo Bufan.+
en Fengping was startled as he got up fro his sea t.
know. -lease forgive e
he lad who looked the ost coposed said. )-rot@g@
Dncle is sitting! ( re not sit.+
The other lad laughed errily. )=e"t tie when we visit
the anor! 4ust don/t ask us lead the horses.+ .ei :i
$ustered with a slight red and he heard the lad
e"claiing. )( didn/t e"pect that prot@g@ #rother Ahuo
will #e so faous in the -ugilist. .hen Grand Teacher
knows of it! he will #e very happy.+
Ahan Donglai swept his eyes and coldly said. )( coe
without inviting as ( have heard of the hospitality of the
aster of 2ulong 2anor5+ 6e looked at .ei :i who
$ustered.
Ahan Donglai added. ),econdly! ( a here to search for
the news of y
coe down the ountain!
we do not have news of hi for several years5+
,uddenly he looked at ,hi Chen and asked solenly.
)Friend ,hi! do you know his wherea#outs1 (f you know!
uo %u"ia softly laughed. )( have long heard of Clo ud
Breaker 6and/s fae
G
y do not know where is his
han Donglai looked at her now and coldly asked. )0
eally1+ uo %u"ia siled even ore #eautiful and said.
)%ou should #elieve the
As she poured the wine fro to the ta#le as it caught
the ng. All that happened in an
han Donglai e"pression changed as he looked at her
#eautiful and
u are not fro the Divine
ragon Clan! ( will #elieve the words of 2istress.+ hi Chen
hued while 0en Fengping laughed. )The wine and
the food are
he hospitality of our host.+
uddenly #efore he could &nish! seven eagles $ew inside
the hall.
ne of the lads laughed. ).ho will e"pect to see su ch a
#ig eagle. (t is really
caught the eagle with #oth his
e seeed to catch it so eCortless that Guo %u"ia
lovingly clapped her
uddenly there was a shout. )Attack*+ uddenly the other
si" eagles #egan to attack the l ad.
s soon as Guo %u"ia praised the lad! now she said. )=ot
good*+ en Fengping! .ei :i and Ahan Donglai were
startled as they rose up.
he lad that was #eing attacked tried to evade the
eagles while the other lad
ts at the eagles.
ne of the eagles was struck #y the pro4ectiles and fell
down to the ground. uddenly a chopstick $ew past and
struck at the la d who threw the secret
arrow and iediately the lad
han Donglai solenly said. )(s this the hospitalit y of
2ulong 2anor1+ 6e
There was a an in #lack outside the hall and in his
hand was a red color invitation card. 6e threw it
towards the and .ei :i caught hold of it. 6e opened it
and there were no words on it. (nstead seven soaring
eagles with the color of red! yellow! #lack! green! white!
#lue and purple were drawn on it.
.ei :i shouted. )-lease coe in*+ As he rushed to the
outside the hall.
0en Fengping was left uttering. )The 6all of the ,even
3agles5The hall of the ,even 3agles*+ 6is eyes shone
as he e"tended his hands to Ahan Donglai! S>R ,hi
Chen! and Guo %u"ia and rushed to the outside of the
hall.
Ahan Donglai eyes were &lled with alevolent air as he
turned and looked at the wounded lad. )%u 3r! are you
in4ured1+ %u 3r shook his head. But his face was very
paled. (f he had not evaded in tie! he would have died.
Guo %u"ia elancholy sighed. ).hat aa;ing artial
skills for such a young tender age. (t is really not easy.
.hat does it atter if he got startled once a while1+
Ahan Donglai coldly laughed and said. )6ow could the
disciples of Junlun
Clan #e5+
Before he could &nish speaking! the wounded eagle that
was on the ground #egan to recover and was a#out to
$y oC. All of a sudden! a powerful windforce was
e"tended out fro the hands of Ahan Donglai and the
eagle was seeingly trapped #y an invisi#le hold. After
trying to ove for a few ties! it dropped to the
ground.
Guo %u"ia was very startled. )Outer 6eaven Life Force*+
,he turned and looked at ,hi Chen whose countenance
had copletely changed. The two of the did not
e"pect that this arrogant young an would have such
an astonishing supree skill. 6e was even uch
stronger than the Chief of Junlun was when he &rst
started to roa the -ugilist #y several notches*
An iposing an in red dashed like lightning into the
hall and gently picked up the dead eagle. 6e appeared
to #e very upset as he picked the dead eagle with his
hands shaking. Following hi were si" other old en.
6e shouted. )(tUs dead5itUs dead5.ho kill you5who is
the one that kill you5+ The old an in red #elt was the
leader of the 6all of the ,even 3agles whose fae was
esta#lished ore than thirty years ago* And he was the
also the leader of the leading 3scort Agency in the
entire -ugilist.
6e looked alicious at Ahan Donglai and he attacked
hi.
But the aa;ing thing happened. Ahan Donglai with his
left hand #ehind hi had struck the an with the red
#elt on his Hian Hin! ,hang Da Tai %in! Tai %in accupoints
at the sae tie*
Guo %u"ia rolled her eyes and said softly to ,hi Chen.
)Can you #elieve the world faous ,tartling 6eaven
,even 3agles will not #e a#le to handle a young an.+
,hi Chen softly said. )( think they coe here to #ecause
of Fifth Brother. Do you think we should help the1+
S>L ,i" other old en all with diCerent color #elts
appeared in the hall.
The old an with the red #elt had fall and another old
an with white #elt was at the #ack to support hi and
carried hi to a side. 6e was very de"terous and did
the feat in an instant #ut did not attack Ahan Donglai.
But three other old en attacked Ahan Donglai to
prevent hi fro stopping the old an with the
t to safety.
The two lads although young! when they were facing a
strong eney! they did not lose their coposure and
did not show any fear.
Two other old en with purple and yellow #elts looked
at one another and were initially surprised that it was
only lads that attacked their eagles. ,o the old an
with yellow #elt said. )The fae of the 6all of the ,even
3agles have long en esta#lished tens of years ago. .e
will not &g ht with two lads.+ Ahan Donglai laughed.
)Dsing a wolf pack tactic and even use anials to aid
you! hehe5( see that the pugilists in the Central -lains
have such ediocre &ghters.+ The eyes of the old an
in #lack #elt tingle and he looked at the old an in #lue
#elt as he stepped #ackward and stood #eside another
old an with a purple #elt.
The old an with the green #elt laughed and said in a
loud voice. ),i"th
great is this young an*+ ,even windforces
accopanied hi as he &nished. Although he looked
thin and sall #ut
his &sts were very startling.
The old an with the #lack #elt although he had
stepped aside was staring at
Ahan Dong frostily.
The old an with the white #elt carried the old an
with the red #elt aside and was e"aining hi when
Guo %u"ia walked over and lowered herself to ask.
)(s this Old ,enior in4uries heavy1 ( have soe edicine
for treating internal in4uries.+ ,he looked very concern.
The old an with the white #elt siled and said.
)Thanks for the concern of aiden. 2y #rother has his
accupoints hit and after awhile he will recover.+ 6is
eyes oved and looked carefully at Guo %u"ia into her
eyes. (n that instant! he had developed a good feeling
towards this caring aiden.
Guo %u"ia sighed! reached out her hands to arrange the
white hair of the old an in red and said in a low voice.
)This Old ,enior is really careless.+ ,uddenly the old
an in red #elt opened his eyes and looked at Guo
%u"ia #ut Euickly closed his eyes. 6e was pretending
and #asking in #liss.
,hi Chen secretly sighed and thought. ).hy is she so
gentle to everyone! does she really have such a
erciful heart1+ At that instant after that old an in
green #elt and Ahan Donglai e"changed S>M ore than
ten #lows. And the old an strong #lows seeed to
have weakened and the rest of the old en underwent
a slight change in their e"pressions.
Ahan Donglai who had #een &ghting with only one hand
laughed in disdain at the.
Two other old en in #lue and purple #elts looked at
one another and said.
)Let teach this o#no"ious young an a lesson*+ Ahan
Donglai was purposely provoking the and it was
o#vious he looked down on the #y &ghting with one of
his hand #ehind his #ack.
The old an in yellow #elt cae to Guo %u"ia/s side and
asked solenly.
)(s that young an and you together1+ Guo %u"ia lifted
her head and softly sighed. )(f he and e are together!
he will not #e this rude to all the Old ,eniors*+ The old
an in white #elt put the red #elt old an aside and did
not lift his head #ut said solenly! )That young an is
fro Junlun Clan and his artial skill foundation is not
weak. Ask ,i"th Brother to #e wary.+ The an with the
yellow #elt appeared to #e startled and he furrowed.
),eventh Brother accupoints have not #een unseal
yet1+ The old an in white #elt did not reply and the
old an in yellow #elt sighed and looked at .ei :i with
hatred in his eyes.
The rest hesitated to &ght hi for it was not really a
honora#le thing to #ully hi with huan wave tactics
#ut Ahan Donglai was seeingly too arrogant.
,hi Chen was looking at the &ghts with interest. 6is
eyes did not even
onglai will have such a
ty years of age5Alas* (s there rt tie1+
en Fengping cold laughed. )The 3agles have coe to
the west. (t is cause they have coe for =angong -ing.
(f =angong -ing disappeared! even if rother .ei have a
hundred e"cuses! this atter wil l still #e held
accounta#le #y ulong 2anor.+
he old an in white said. )6ow long since we last &ght
together1+ he old an in yellow sighed. )3ver since5+
6e look ed at Ahan Donglai
#rothers need to5+
he old an in white sighed and added. )Although if we
win #y nu#ers! it
h #rother and the rest #e defeated #y hi*+
hite 3agle Bai :uantian said! )LetUs go*+
really angry today.+
lack 3agle Leng %etian laughed. )(ndeed*+ T ragrance of
a Thousand 2iles/ 0en Fengping looked on leisurely and
he
#e underestiated. (n another
though ( have 4oined y old and useless. .hy did
en Fengping solenly said. ).ho is forcing you1 (f you
are not willing!
uo %u"ia turned her head and asked! )Chen5Chen! di d
you see the
ion on that 0en Fengping1 Are
hi Chen sighed and slowly added. )Today what happe n
at 2ulong 2anor!
ll have a hard tie resolving unreasona#le.+
uo %u"ia siled and asked. )And1+ hi Chen was startled.
)And what1+ uo %u"ia siled. ).hen we &rst arrived at
2ulong 2anor! the anneris
noral. 0en Fengping looked
he has a wild a#ition for coing to the Central - lains.
6e could have even try to force .ei :i to 4oin forces
with
hi #y taking his faily hostages. .ei :i is old and
doesn/t have any a#ition
e"act details.+
,he siled awhile and added. )That Ahan Donglai
possess e"traordinary artial skills and it is his &rst trip
into the -ugilist. Other than searching for that Cloud
Breaker 6and! he also wants to sei;e the opportunity to
gain fae. That why
he acted so arrogant and full of trou#les. And the
,tartling 6eaven ,even 3agles easily provided hi with
such a good opportunity. 6e looked down on those
pugilists that originated fro 3scort Agencies and
oreover the ,even 3agles are all so old. But
une"pectedly! he now found out that things are out of
his
e"pectations. =ot only did he una#le to &nd fae #ut he
also cause .ei :i to #e in a diNcult position. 0en
Fengping is now gaining advantage fro left and right
and ust #e feeling delightful in his heart.+
.hen she had 4ust &nished! there was a soft laugh
#ehind her. )2istress your o#servations are the sae as
e"actly as what you witness. (t is really a adira#le
thing.+ The voice was clear and seeed to coe fro
her ear. ,he was startled and lost her coposure. ,he
turned her #ody and saw that the 0ed 3agle 6ong
Iiaotian was still sitting on the chair. And there was no
other person.
,he felt startled in her heart and she could not resist
asking. ).ho1+ SBQ ,hi Chen turned his head around in
surprise. ).hat is the atter1+
Guo %u"ia softly said. )Did you not hear soething 4ust
now1+
,hi Chen was pu;;led as he asked. ).hat thing1+
Guo %u"ia was startled and she shook her head and
turned her #ody #ack.
,he thought to herself. )(s this the <,ecret .hispering
,kill/1+ 6er eyes rolled and once again she thought.
)Aong these people! who can possi#ly possess the
r heart was still startled #ut
he voice sounded again. )3ver since ( has coe fro
the -ass! fro what (
to #e truly heroic. (f ( can 4oin hands with 2istress! there
will #e nothing we cannot do. (f 2istress you are gently
three ties.+
hi Chen looked at Guo %u"ia and saw her looking pe
rple"ed. ,he seeed
nodded a few ties and #roke Therefore ,hi Chen could
not er1+
uo %u"ia siled. )=othing5+ As her #eautiful hand
pointed to Ahan onglai.
herefore ,hi Chen turned and look and saw that Aha n
Donglai attacks were
ven ,even 3agles! their attacks were not as furious as
#efore! they were also looking very tired and the
co#atants were all forcing theselves.
uddenly there was a fog coing fro all directions and
,hi Chen felt that
ttle strange. 6is eyes started to #lur and he could no
longer witness the &ght as sharply as #efore. (n fact! he
felt sleepy and slowly falling asleep5
uddenly his ind 4olted as he forced his eyes to o pen
and he saw soe one ing to his side. 6e could only
see a #eautiful s hoe and fro the fog! a voice
have coe to the west to have to his feathers
plunked5+
fter that another haughty hilarious laughter was h eard!
it was fro 0en engping. )The distant ountains
although high! the fragrant wind and rain! scended
upon the -ugilist Central -lains and enve loped it in a
white intense
fter that all was tranEuil as ,hi Chen &nally suc cu#ed
to sleep and let the rkness enveloped hi.
S
Chapter Ten
.here a (1
=angong -ing opened his eyes. 6e did not see anything
or hear anything.
All he could see was the darkness and all he could hear
was Euietness.
6e sighed deeply and thought. )A ( dead1+
Death was not as frightening as he thought #ut it was
certainly very lonely.
)Although death takes everything away fro e #ut did
not take away y voice.+ ,o where was he now1 (n the
.estern -aradise or the Depths of 6ell1
,uddenly he unwittingly forced a sile. )(f there are
really ghosts and the Hudges of 6ell are ruored to very
strict in deterining 4ustice. Then ( afraid ( will #e in
6ell. But5+ 6e sighed deeply.
)(f it is the .estern -aradise and it is so lonely. Then (
rather to go 6ell and not suCer this un#eara#le
loneliness.+ .hen he thought of this eternal darkness!
he suddenly saw an e"treely autiful yet pale face that
appeared fro the dark ness and softly said to hi. )=o
atter how long! ( will wait for you5+ =ow he felt a
sense of hopelessness that nu#ed his entire #ody.
,uddenly he heard a voice! accopanying #y sorrowful
usic.
)=an5Gong5-ing5+ The voice sounded so far away
yet so near his ears. 6is ind 4olted and he could help it
#ut #roke into cold sweat.
)6ave5you5coe5already51+ angong -ing wiped
away his cold sweat and shouted. ).ho is you1 Are you
a ghost1 (! =angong -ing is not even afraid of ghost! will
( #e afraid of ghost1+ The voice seeed to drift oC.
=angong -ing was startled and loosened his &sts. 6e
had to adit that death was indeed very frightening.
,uddenly that sorrowful voice laughed and rung in his
ears. )After you have died! you left #ehind your parents!
therefore you are not &lial. %ou did not contri#ute to
your country or your countryen therefore you are
disloyal. And #ecause of your death! you cause the
death of a friend #ecause his poison reacts.
Therefore you are not righteous. ,ince you are not &lial!
not loyal! and not righteous. (f you do not enter 6ell!
who will enter 6ell1
=angong -ing was startled and he thought with cold
sweat #reaking out.
)A ( really such a not &lial! not loyal! not righteous
person1
The sorrowful voice asked again. )=angong -ing! did
you die in peace1+ )(f ( really return your soul to you!
will you listen to e1+ SB> There was a 4olt in =angong
-ing/s ind as he got up and said aloud. ).ho are you1
.hy are you pretending this act1+ Fro the darkness
arose a laughing voice and then it #ecae a hilarious
laughter. )( a 4ust trying to let you know the taste of
dying and know that #eing dead is not easy to endure.
Then you know that to live is actually precious.+
)Although it isn/t hell here #ut it is not far oC. Although
you have not died yet #ut ( have ore than ten chances
to take your life. 3ven if ( want to take your life now! it is
a piece of cake. ,ince you have tasted the feeling of
death! ( a sure you know how scary it is to
angong -ing suddenly laughed. )Therefore you want
e to listen to you! is that right1+ The voice in the
darkness said. )(ndeed*+ angong -ing laughed. ),ince (
have already died on ce! even if ( will to die a second
tie! what does it atter* To ask e to listen to such a
pretentious coward like you! ( will never do it*
After a while! the voice coldly asked. )Do you really
want to #e a unrighteous! not &lial! disloyal person1+
But =angong -ing did not #other with it anyore
therefore he did not try to reply anyore. Because in
his heart! was a strong sense of righteousness that not
even threats would work! even wealth could not corrupt
hi and death could not stray his heart.
But a couple of things caused hi un#eara#le pain #ut
it still would not shake his deterination. The longing of
his parents! his 2entor 2aster last will! Di %ang life and
death situation and 2ei %in"ue who was waiting for hi.
All these caused hi un#eara#le pain #ut in his
innerost place! hid an unshaka#le principal.
,uddenly there was a sweet fragrant. (t was the aroa
of delicious food. angong -ing thought. )(t stupid to
seduce e with food.+ But the aroa was getting ore
and ore tepting. 6e had to secretly agree in his
heart. )Dsing this ethod to seduce others is indeed
tepting.+ The voice asked. )=angong 2aster! how is
the feeling of hunger1 (s it un#eara#le1+ There was a
sound as the voice said. )(n front of you are two plates
of chicken! if you are hungry! you can take it.+ angong
-ing laughed as he angrily retorted. )( hav e already
ade up y ind and nothing will ever change y
ind. .hy are you still here wasting your
he voice sighed. )A person such as you! if you do not
4oin hands with e is
s a hero! ( cannot #ear to kill you.
B
did not even drug you to cause you to lose your s enses
and play you around.
herefore ( 4ail you here. (f ( were to let you go! would it
#e like releasing a tiger to the wilderness1 There will #e
a day when y plans will #e ruined #y you.+ he voice
sighed again. )( a really forced to 4ail you here. ( hope
that you
a grand #urial for you.+
here was a <dang/ sound #esides =angong -ing. The
voice said. )( have
he feeling of loneliness or change your ind! you 4ust
need to shout loudly and ( will release you. (ron walls si"
feet thick and &ve eters in height surround you. The
only way
hicken in front of you have no
ison. (f you eat it! you ay regain soe strength .+
angong -ing sighed deeply. )%ou treat e so respec tful.
3ven if you will to kill e now! ( will not #lae you.+
,uddenly a woan captivating voice laughed. )The two
of you are like good friends #ut you ust know5+
,uddenly the voice weakened and ceased.
This voice was very failiar in =angong -ing/s ears as
he was 4olted.
).ho1 .ho are you5+ The voice sighed. )(f ( have eet
you ten years ago! ( will surely #e your
h1 ,ay it loud! ( will do y #est to accoplish it.+
But =angong -ing was only thinking a#out that
captivating voice. ).ho is the woan that is talking
#esides you1 %ou only need to let e take a look at her
will do.+ There was silence and the voice slowly said.
)Only this atter1+ angong -ing replied. )(ndeed.+
The voice asked. )(s there no heirloos! no last words
to #ring to your parents and friends. Do you really have
no words of cofort to tell your girlfriend1 Do you really
have no un&nished wishes for e to accoplish for
you1 Are you not interested to see y face1+ =angong
-ing was startled. =ow he reali;ed that he had too
any un&nished things left undone.
But he said. )%ou don/t have to worry a#out other
atters.+
The voice strangely said. )The person you want to
see5+ angong -ing said. )( don/t wish to look now.+ The
voice said. )But since ( have already proised you! why
don/t you take a look up1+ The hatch a#ove opened up
and a ray of light shone through.
Although =angong -ing suspected that the woan he
had in ind was SBF soeone he knew and very close
to! he did not want to lift his head now to look at her.
Because he did not want to hate anyone after he had
died.
he hatch closed and the voice said. )Farewell to t he
heroic =angong ing5+ As the scores fro the Distant
2ountains tha t were tall and the Fragrant
the ;enith as he left.
angong -ing sighed and uttered in a low voice. )F
arewell5farewell5+ 6e suddenly discovered he had
wept. A hero/s tear was not easily wept unless he had
reached the point of hopelessness and great sorrow.
During this sorrow! he developed courage! a courage
that steed fro life itself as he reached out to ru#
the hilt of the dagger.
Then he slowly walked to the side of the wall and used
all his vital energies to hit against the wall. 6is hands
vi#rated. The walls were really ade of iron.
6e did not wish to destroy the #ody that his parents had
given hi #ut he could not endure this feeling of
waiting for his death anyore. 6e leaned on the wall
lost in hopelessness. After soetie he was startled for
the wall #ehind hi #ecae soft and he fell #ehind the
wall.
6e turned around and saw an old an carrying a torch.
6e looked very solen and he gripped =angong -ing #y
his sleeve and pulled hi inside and closed the secret
door.
=angong -ing was stunned and reali;ed that he had
escaped fro the vicinity of the death. 6e did not know
to feel happy or gratefulness. Therefore he stood on the
ground! stoned.
The old an that was carrying a torch was the 2aster of
the 2ulong 2anor! <Flying 0ings/ .ei :i* 6e looked very
trou#led and waved slightly for =angong -ing to follow
hi. The secret passage was like a a;e and e"treely
intricate.
There was dust all over' this passage seeingly was not
used for a very long tie.
=angong -ing looked at his iposing #ack and he felt
grateful. (n all his life! he had never felt such a strong
intense feeling of gratefulness for he had left <Death/
and the <6opelessness/.
6e tried to say soething #ut found out his voice was
arred as he slowly said. )Old ,enior...+ .ei :i did not
turned his head #ut said in a low voice. ),hhh*+ As he
turned to another passage. ,uddenly he pressed
against the side of the wall and the wall in front oved.
6e uttered. ),even 3agles hai;! ,even 3agles! do not
#lae e for una#le to save you. ( already did y very
#est5+ Before he had &nished! he entered through the
secret door.
=angong -ing was startled and soon cae .ei :i cae
out carrying a unconscious young an and solenly
said. )Carry hi.+ =angong -ing o#eyed and carried the
young an up although he was feeling SBG pu;;led.
After several turns! .ei :i lead hi to out to a forest.
angong -ing could not resist anyore and softly sa id.
)Old5+ .ei :i interrupted and he solenly said. )%ou
do not need to thank e in appreciation.+ angong -ing
said. )But5this5+ .ei :i sighed deeply and added.
)There will #e a sudden change in -ugilist very soon.
The alicious stars fro outside the -ass are now
inside the Central -lains. The accoplishents that (
have painstaking fought to have over the years will
soon #e gone.+ =angong -ing was pu;;led and a#out to
ask hi when .ei :i continued.
)This young an that you are carrying possess
e"traordinary artial skills and he is a Junlun disciple.
6e is Ahan Donglai #ut at this oent he had #een
drugged.
( don/t have any edicine for that #ut ( #elieve that
after awhile! he will soon awaken. The two of you are
the young heroes and have a #right future. ( hope that
after the two of you escape and if you can! prevent that
Deon to doinate the -ugilistic Fraternity.+ angong
-ing furrowed and asked solenly. ).ho is t hat
person1 (s he5+ .ei :i did not wait for hi to reply and
added. )=ot only does this person possesses
unfathoa#le artial skills #ut he also knew various
use of drug and secret weapons. Aong his henchen
that help hi to do evil! are the 6eavenly -iercing Life
,tealing Twin ,pears and the Four ,words of the Life
,tealing
2ystery .ind. These two en are very startling and
very few en can hope to challenge the. %ou and e
are de&nitely not their atch.+ angong -ing asked. )(s
this an ,huai Tianfan1+ .ei :i was startled that
=angong -ing actually knew the nae. .ei :i slowly
word #y word replied. )(ndeed! he is ,huai Tianfan*+ .ei
:i sighed. )At this oent! there are any other
pugilists that are also trapped #y hi inside 2ulong
2anor. But with y liited strength! ( can only save the
two of you as only the two of you are placed in the
secret roos. Luckily for the #oth of you. %ou are young
heroes while the other pugilists are old heroes.
ut ( hope that you do not forget y words. This a n is
really unfathoa#le.
lease do not rush #lindly into things*+ angong -ing was
stunned and he asked. )Old ,enior .ei! why did you5
you not leave with us1 .e can wait for tie to #e ripe
and in future return for revenge.+ <Flying 0ing/ .ei :i
sighed deeply. )( a old and ( no longer have any wild
a#itions5+ angong -ing worriedly e"claied. )But Old
,enior! if you reain here! SBR you will #e in danger*+
.ei :i sighed! lowered his head and he forcefully
siled. )2y achieveents over the past forty years in
the =orthwest is still useful to the. 3ven if they knew
that ( a one that release the #oth of you! they will not
har
e.+
6e lifted his head and shouted. )( a the 2aster of
2ulong! who will dare to ask e to go*+ 6e turned
around and said to =angong -ing. )Go now*+ =angong
-ing was forcefully pushed out of the passage into the
woods outside. 6e said. )Old ,enior5+ Only to hear hi
solenly said in the dark recedes of the passage. )The
Dragon have nine sons! each sons are diCerent. The
sae prot@g@ disciples are like tigers and wolves5+
And his voice disappeared.
angong -ing watched on with tears of appreciation.
)Old ,enior .ei! ( hope you #e living in cofort and
everything will go soothly for you5+ 6e lowered his
head and looked at the unconscious Ahan Donglai.
)Ahan Donglai alas Ahan Donglai! ( hope that you will
not forget this kindness to live again and also not to
forget the kind intention of Old ,enior .ei.+ 6e
uttered.
6is heart was suddenly very heavy again as he thought
of Di %ang who had en poisoned and 2ei %in"ue that
told hi that <sh e would always wait for hi/.
(f he entered 2ulong 2anor again to retrieve the
antidote for Di %ang! he would once again lost his
freedo and so would his life. ,ince he had regarded
his life as inor to that of his friends #ut if he died!
would he disappoint the hopes of <Flying 0ings/ .ei :i
who had risked his life to save hi1
(f he returned epty handed! would not his actions last
night #e eaningless1 6ow could he watch Di %ang die
of poisoning1
These hard choices caused hi to #e in e"tree
diNculties. (t was even harder than the situation when
he was dooed to die.
,uddenly fro #ehind hi in the darkness! a swift hand
gently pressed against his Ling Tai accupoint. This Ling
Tai accupoint consisted of twelve accupoints and every
one of the was connected to the heart. 3ven if it was
soe one that did not know the intricate accupoint skill
of the soft art! if a person will to receive a hard kick! it
will very well #e fatal.
6e did not ove #ecause this coing death was a
release to the hard choices that he had to ake. But
after awhile! that hand did not press forth.
angong -ing furrowed and coldly said. )Friend! why did
you not ake your ove1+ 6e was not even interested
who was the surprise attacker and only interested to
have a Euick end.
A sweet voice sounded out fro #ehind and softly said.
)Fifth Brother! are you really not afraid to die1+ This
voice seeed to #e the sae as the voice he SBL heard
in the cell.
angong -ing was startled and he turned around. ),i ster
in law*+ Guo %u"ia was siling captivating at hi.
)Guess what ( have in y hands1+ There was a 4olt in
his head. )Antidote1 (s this the antidote1+
Guo %u"ia laughed lovingly. )Fifth Brother you are
indeed very intelligence. ( a indeed holding the
antidote.+ ,he gently released her hand and a red color
pill was seen under the starlight.
he elancholy sighed. )( know that #ecause of this
antidote you have
ght1+
=angong -ing sighed and lowered his head.
Guo %u"ia continued. )(n this world! there is any
things that cannot #e solved #y artial skills alone. Do
you know1+ =angong -ing wanted to say soething #ut
he kept Euiet.
Guo %u"ia continued. ).hen ( reached 2ulong 2anor
and heard your situation! ( was very upset. But no
atter how you treat e! you are still y
1+ ,he was &lled with concern #ut her eyes were
analy;ing #ut =angong -ing did not notice.
=angong -ing sighed and was guilty.
Guo %u"ia looked at his face and slowly added.
)Therefore #ecause of you!
( a forced to co7operate with that 0en Fengping and
&nally anaged to get his antidote. ( even tricked hi
to take e to the place where you are iprisoned so
that ( can secretly coe to rescue you. But ( did not
e"pect that you have escaped. ( was really very happy
for you #ut at the sae tie! frustrated. For knowing
your
will to die therefore ( take the risk to coe after you.+
angong -ing felt even ore guilty and grateful. ), ister
in law is indeed still y ,ister in law. ( have wronged
her*+ 6e thought. ),he is doing all this for us prot@g@
disciples.+ 6e lifted his glance and looked into her
#eautiful eyes and thought. )Big Brother is really a lucky
an.+ Guo %u"ia siled #ut she sighed soon after. )( do
not know what happen to
Big Brother and Fourth ,ister. Adding to it are the
sorrows and an"ieties5alas*
Fifth Brother! you will not #e a#le to understand.+
=angong -ing felt even heart wrenching inside hi.
After awhile! he said.
),ister in law5( think that Big Brother is already #ack at
Ahi4iao 2anor. After
(5&nish everything. ( will go #ack to Ahi4iao 2anor.+
Guo %u"ia elancholy sighed. )( a after all 4ust a
woan. And your Third
Brother doesn/t know any tact. (f you were to
accopany us! we can take care of one another #ut5+
SBM angong -ing said in a clear voice. )Although ( can
not take care of ,ister in law #ut5+ 6e took out a 6an
Hade and placed it into Guo %u"ia/s hands. ).ith this
4ade ,ister in law! no atter where you go! you will
always #e taken care of in the proprieties of y faily
#usiness.+ 6e did not look directly in her eyes therefore
he did not saw the e"pression of Guo %u"ia who looked
on proudly. 6e could only feel that her hands were on
his hands.
=angong -ing was startled and oved #ack #ut as he
oved #ack! he
noticed that Guo %u"ia had placed the red pill into his
hands and softly said. )Fifth Brother! after you &nish all
your things! do not forget to coe #ack and visit your
,ister in law. (f you see your Big
Brother! ree#er to ask hi to hurry hoe.+
=angong -ing all the ore did not dare to lift his head.
,he sighed and said. ),ister in law have done so any
things for you! ( wonder if you can help ,ister in law to
do three task1+ angong -ing was startled and he said
&rly. )3ven if ,ister in law did not do anything for e!
( will also do y #est for ,ister in law. This is the right
thing.+ Guo %u"ia said. )This an that you are carrying
is a Junlun disciple and he and us have soe
isunderstanding. 6is artial skills are e"treely high
and ( afraid that even if the &ve of us together are not
his atch. For the sake of uprooting this source of
trou#le! help ,ister in law #y hitting hi on his death
accupoint.+ =angong -ing widened his eyes and was
startled. 6e said in a clear voice.
)(f this an is rude to ,ister in law! when he has
wakened! ( will challenge hi to a life and death duel.
3ven if ( have to die! ( do it without regrets. =ow that he
is still unconscious and oreover he was handed over
to e #y soeone therefore (
cannot touch hi now.+
Guo %u"ia said sunk her countenance and coldly said.
)%ou have taken the antidote fro e and now you
won/t listen to ,ister in law anyore. ( wonder what will
you do in the future.+ angong -ing turned ashen and
said. )(5(5+ 6e sudde nly returned the
antidote to her hands and said solenly. )( rather not
take this antidote than do soething that goes against
the conscious.+ Guo %u"ia suddenly lovingly laughed.
),ister in law is only testing you to see if you have
forget the teachings of 2entor 2aster. 6ow can you #e
serious with your ,ister in law.+ ,he returned the
antidote to =angong -ing.
=angong -ing $ashed his eyes and saw that she had a
upset look in her eyes.
,o he said. )As long as it is not this atter! ( will
undergo the tri#ulation of &re and accoplish any task
for ,ister in law.+
Guo %u"ia asked! )Do you treat Big Brother and ,ister in
law the sae1 (f SFT you treat Big Brother and ,ister in
law e"actly the sae! then ,ister in law will #e very
happy.+ ,he e"tended her hand and added. )( want you
to hold ,ister in law
k today.+
=angong -ing lowered his head and in the darkness saw
her #eautiful hand that was like 4ade. ,oehow he
#ecae guarded and said. )(5(5+ Guo %u"ia asked. )Do
you feel that ,ister in law hand is too dirty1+
=angong -ing sighed and e"tended his hand only to feel
her soft hands suddenly tightened around hi and a
gentle and sweet feeling was felt in his heart fro his
hand.
Guo %u"ia softly said. )Fifth Brother! hope you do not
forget what happen tonight5+ =angong -ing felt a
shiver in his heart. Before she could &nish! he had
loosened fro her hands and sped away.
Guo %u"ia rolled her eyes and saw hi disappeared into
the darkness. ,he was siling in a strange way.
,uddenly a an speeded towards her in the darkness
and caught her hand. 6e loudly said. ).hat are you
holding in your hand1+ The an that suddenly
appeared was ,hi Chen. =ot only was he upset #ut
4ealous too.
Guo %u"ia sunk her countenance and loosened her hand
fro hi. ).ho are you to e1 That you can involve in
y atter1+ ,hi Chen turned ashen and angrily said.
)%ou5you5you are a5+
,uddenly he sighed and said. )After what you have done
to Big Brother! (5#ut how can you #e so5towards
hi5+ Guo %u"ia coldly laughed awhile and opened her
hand. )This is what Fifth
Brother had given e. .ith this 4ade! in a single day! (
can withdraw tens of hundreds of thousands of silver.
Can you do it1+ ,hi Chen was startled and the rage on
his face #ecae torturous. 6e clenched his &sts tightly.
Guo %u"ia looked at hi coldly and turned around.
,hi Chen suddenly cried out and caught hold of her
shoulders tightly. 6e seeed to want to tear her apart
and to spill her cold #lood out of her #ody. Guo %u"ia
e"pression changed and her right hand suddenly
reached out and hit hi in his Hiang Tai accupoint. But
she could only touch his sleeve and not hit hi. 6er
alevolent air that $ashed suddenly was gone in the
sae instant as she
ow she was siling ost lovingly and softly said.
).hat are you doing1 ( a feeling so painful.+ This
captivating voice was uch ore painful to #ear than
when she had tried to hit hi on his accupoint 4ust a
oent ago.
,hi Chen sighed and let go of his hands while she was
gently ru##ed her SFQ shoulders.
Guo %u"ia said. )(t so painful! hurry and help e to
ru#.+
,hi Chen e"tended his hands unwittingly and #egan to
help her to ru# her shoulders.
Guo %u"ia looked lovingly at ,hi Chen and said. )That is
right5This is it5#e gentle5+ Following her seductive
fragrant! ,hi Chen #egan to increase the speed of his
ru##ing5his eyes slowly #etrayed a tinge of a desire of
a #east5 Guo %u"ia dreaily said. )%ou silly. .hat do
you think ( will do with Fifth
Brother1 83n! no95( 4ust want to help the #y
contri#uting a little583n! #e gentle9 5 86ere95 8%ou5
cannot95 ,uddenly she slipped out like a &sh fro ,hi
Chen/s hold and ,hi Chen gave a cry out*
Guo %u"ia loving laughed. )( told you cannot. (f you do
not listen! you will have to suCer a little*+ ,he #rushed
her long hair as she giggled for awhile. This laughter
caused ,hi Chen to forget his pain! his reasoning and
once again plunged on her.
But suddenly her siles and laughing ceased as she
coldly said. ).hat are you doing1+ ,he #ecae as
serious and inviola#le as a sacred aiden was. ,hi Chen
was startled and free;es in his track. (t was like
suddenly doused #y a pail of cold water on his head.
.hen Guo %u"ia looked at hi! she felt very proud
within. ,he knew that this young an had totally fallen
into her trap and #ecae her slave. ,he was secretly
delighted that all she had to do was to show soe $esh
and she could gain such a huge reward.
herefore she softly sighed and said. )Chen5Chen! y ou
know how uch (
e feel upset and angry1+
hi Chen stood upright on the ground #ut painfully
looked down.
uo %u"ia rolled her eyes and slowly said. )(f you follow
e! ( will never
ou are o#edience and not let e angry! how will ( not
like you1+ ,he was solen as she added. )But you ust
u. There is going to #e any
will #e #eyond our
forced to do any things. Do
hi Chen nodded and Guo %u"ia e"plained! )Therefore
no atter what is
ee! you can #e with e forever
he did not continued #ut slowly turned away to wal k
away.
S hi Chen #it his teeth and used his hands to cover his
face. 6e felt angry yet inful. 6e felt like killing her with a
#low fro his &st and ate her piece #y piece inside
hi.
ut Guo %u"ia turned around and softly said! ).hy a re
you still standing
hi Chen could not resist the urge to follow her sw eet
charing voice.
lthough he had a thousand thoughts! he cast it asi de.
=angong -ing ran in the darkness carrying Ahan
Donglai. Although this darkness hid any secrets and
guilt that soe people wished to conceal #ut now! in his
eyes! the world was so #eautiful and kind. Although
there were a lot of evil en #ut those who were kind far
e"ceeded the evil.
e had placed the red pill into a sall sack and it was
ore precious to hi
. For no atter how valua#le
those pearls were! how could it copare to the life of a
good friend1
(t was not #efore long that he &nally reached the areas
outside Iian City. 6e ree#ered the sae place
where he shared with her. But now his eyes swept the
area. The place was desolate of any people and there
were only the wind! tree and grass. 6e increased his
pace to co# the area. 6is eyes looked carefully around
#ut still he could not see 2ei %in"ue.
)Did she forsake her proise and have left already1+
6is heart sunk at this thought as he said aloud.
)2aiden52ei! 2aiden 2ei5+ This was the place where
she supposed to #e. As long as she did not leave this
area! how would she not have heard hi1
=angong -ing could only feel his #reathing #ecoing as
cold as the cold
did she have to lie to e1
.hat a#out Di %ang! is he still all right1 Did she #ring
hi away as well1 Then all y eCorts to #ring this
antidote5+
6e sighed heavily and did not want to think over it
anyore. ,uddenly the dark cloud oved and the 2oon
was seen. A ray of light shone down and when he
followed this ray of light! it was shone on 2ei %in"ue/s
face.
6is heart 4uped with e"u#erant 4oy as he shouted.
)%ou are here*+ 6e increased his pace and was #esides
her in an instant. But 2ei %in"ue/s pale face and her
e"Euisite #eauty were cold and frosty and she looked
idiocy. The only hint that she was aware was the light in
her watery eyes. Other than that! there was totally no
e"pression on her face. (t was as though her accupoints
had #een hit and she teporary lost her strength. But
then it also looked like soeone used agic on her and
now she was sitting idiocy #eside a #roken wall.
SF> =angong -ing #egan to have a heart wrenching
feeling in his heart! as he knew that soething had
#efall her. ).hat happen to you5+ 3ven #efore he had
&nished! her eyes oved and glance in front of her in
idiocy. ,he did not even glance at =angong -ing.
=angong -ing followed her glance and turned his head
and suddenly discovered that &ve eters away on the
opposite under a poplar tree was also another person
sitting in a siilar position. Only her eyes shone #rightly
in the darkness.
6e focused his eyes and got a shock of his life. 6e
e"claied. )2aiden %e! how coe you are here*+ 6e
had not e"pected the person that was sitting under that
poplar tree would #e Danfeng %e :iu#ai disciple! the
e"Euisite #eautiful #ut cold yet no#le %e 2anEing*
But %e 2anEing appeared not to hear or see after
hearing hi called out after her. ,he reained sitting
otionless on the ground.
=angong -ing was very pu;;led and he put Ahan
Donglai down. 6e looked intensely at the two e"treely
#eautiful #eauties that sat like rocks opposite one
another and seeingly aWicted #y agic.
6e was stunned #eyond words for awhile #efore he
walked to %e 2anEing and asked. )2aiden %e! did soe
one hit your accupoints1+ There was a tinge of ocking
fro the eyes of %e 2anEing yet she sat unoving and
refused to reply hi. =angong -ing looked at her
carefully at her for a while and noticed that she was
sitting in a no#le and cold e"Euisite anner #ut shown
no signs of #eing hit in her accupoints.
=angong -ing was even ore pu;;led as he walked to
2ei %in"ue who looked hatefully at hi! seeing
#laing hi why did he show so uch concern to
soeone else. 6e was very startled and he asked.
).hat is going on around here1+ But she did not reply
as well and #ecae as du# and deaf. 6e was startled
and feeling an"ious as he looked around. 6e asked
aloud. ).here is Di %ang1
.here is he1+
2ei %in"ue stared without #linking at %e 2anEing. %e
2anEing stared without #linking at 2ei %in"ue. Both of
the did not even look at hi and seeed like they
had never even saw hi.
For a oent! =angong -ing looked at %e 2anEing who
was on his left and then on 2ei %in"ue who was on his
right. 6e was so confused inside hi that he could not
tell what had happened.
,uddenly fro the grass was a long green snake. The
snake hissed and was 4ust #esides the knee of %e
2anEing. Although %e 2anEing looked e"treely
frightened #ut she did not ove.
(n the wilderness! ost snakes were poisonous. (n a
panicky! =angong -ing SFB rushed to %e 2anEing and
tried to catch the snake. 6e tried to catch hold of it #ut
the snake oved like lightning speed to #ite his
e"posed fresh.
lthough =angong -ing possessed artial a#ility #ut he
was totally
lipped his hands and the snake
startled to see the green snake had landed on 2ei
%in"ue #ody and it was now cli#ing onto her neck.
ei %in"ue totally turned white with fright. And sh e had
#roke into a cold
w #rave a woan was
ened. But why did she rather let a snake crawl over her!
rather let herself #e frightened till she turned white!
rather let the snake #it her! rather than
ove her #ody. .hy was it so1
=angong -ing oved hurriedly to 2ei %in"ue and
e"tended his &ngers to catch the snake. =ow that he
had soe e"perience! he was prepared to grip it and
crushed the snake to death.
But #efore he could do it! soeone said fro #ehind
hi. ).ait.+ 6e turned around! startled #y the voice.
)%ou5+ (t was .an Da who had spoken and he was
looking intensely at the green snake while pulling hi
#ehind his #ack.
.an Da waved for to keep Euiet while he walked gently
#ut slowly towards
2ei %in"ue. 6is face was very solen and was like a
pugilist &ghter that was facing a life and death duel.
.hen =angong -ing saw his solen face! he knew
instantly that he had #een right. That snake was
e"treely poisonous. (f he had failed to catch it! then
2ei %in"ue would have to lose her life. .hen he thought
of this! he #roke into a cold sweat.
There was silence all around and he could only hear the
sound of his #eating heart.
The ugly scaly snake had #y now slipped up to 2ei
%in"ue shoulder. (ts tongue was constantly hissing out
and hissing against 2ei %in"ue/s face. 3ven %e 2anEing
who was sitting opposite could not help #ut felt
frightened in her eyes.
.an Da footstep #ecae even ore lighter! slower5
=angong -ing clenched his &sts tightly as .an Da
hands oved lightning speed to catch hold of the snake
and he threw it away seven feet away and took a
dagger and threw it. (t pierced the snake and after a
soon! the snake did not ove.
Finally .an Da #reath a sign of relief and =angong -ing
hands was covered with cold sweat.
But 2ei %in"ue and %e 2anEing was still sitting rigidly
and did not ove.
(t was like that the scary situation did not happen at all.
SFF After =angong -ing cal hiself down! he heard
.an Da uttering. )(t so close5so close5+ angong
-ing could not resist #ut asked. ).hat is g oing on
around here1+ .an Da replied! )This type of green
snake is not coonly seen in the
Central -lains. But it is greatly feared outside the -ass.
The poison of this snake is e"treely venoous. 3ven if
you had straggle it to death! fro its poisonous fangs' it
can even spit a poisonous liEuid. ( really never e"pect to
see such a poisonous snake here.
=angong -ing sighed and he felt very lucky within. (f it
was not for this old pugilist! the worse could have
happened. And he turned his glance to the dead snake.
)But ( a not asking a#out the snake. ( ask you5this5+
6e pointed at 2ei %in"ue and %e 2anEing gently and
asked. ).hat is going on here and where is
Brother Di1+
.an Da sighed as he retrieved his dagger and cleaned
it with a white cloth. )2aiden 2ei and ( had #een
waiting for you all day and Di %ang poison was worrying
us. 2aiden 2ei wanted to seal oC his accupoints #ut (
a afraid that the poison will enter deeper into his
#loodstrea and endangering hi even ore.+ 6e
glanced at 2ei %in"ue for awhile #efore saying.
)Therefore ( try to &nd
a cool place for Di %ang to rest and to await you. But
2aiden 2ei refused and that since she had proised to
wait for you here. 3ven if she has to wait till the heaven
collapsed! the ground give way! the ocean dried up and
everything cru#le into
dust! she will not ove a single step away.+
=angong -ing felt a war feeling in his heart and could
not resist giving
2ei %in"ue a look. 2ei %in"ue happened to glance at
hi with her frightened eyes and they looked at one
another and his heart 4uped. )And then1+ 6e asked.
.an Da replied. )Dntil dusk! ( have to go and &nd soe
food and water. But
2ei %in"ue refused to eat and only drink two outhful
of water and keep looking in the direction that you have
gone. Although she never said #ut ( knew why she was
feeling an"ious a#out. Actually how could ( not #e
an"ious for you as well1
.hen it was dark! ( went to gather soe wood to #uild
a &re5+
6e paused again and looked at %e 2anEing awhile. )At
this oent!
2aiden %e after hearing the cries of Di %ang found us5+
6e looked around and said in a even lower voice. )This
2aiden %e seeed to #e looking for you too.
.hen she saw 2aiden 2ei! there was a change in her
countenance. And she asked. <=angong -ing! are you
in4ured1/ ,he ust have guessed who is 2aiden 2ei and
have deducted that the one with her ust #e you.+
=angong -ing unwittingly sighed and did not know
whether should he #e happy or feel war. 6e tried his
#est not to look at 2aiden %e! yet he could not SFG
resist and glanced at her. Therefore two glances et
and =angong -ing/s heart
)And then5+ .an Da sighed and softly replied. )2ei
%in"ue asked her sarcastically who was she1 Then the
two of the5hai;! hai;5they seeed to instantly
clashed with words5hai;! hai;5+ 6e cold not help
sighing #ecause it was so hard to e"plain in words. 6ow
could he say that they Euarrel only #ecause of =angong
-ing1
angong -ing sighed and asked. )After5then5what5hap
pen5+ 6e had
guessed the eaning in .an Da speech.
.an Da said. )The two aidens were talking there!
naturally ( did not dare to interrupt and did not try to
listen to their conversations. ( only heard the last part5
hai;! hai;5+ 6e looked sheepishly around hi.
angong -ing could not resist interrupting. ).hat d id
they say1+ .an Da replied. )( only heard 2aiden 2ei
sarcastically laughed. <That is right. ( a already thirty7
four years old. =aturally ( a &t to #e your Old ,enior.
ow ( want to teach you this Hunior for your rudene ss./+
angong -ing was perple"ed and secretly pu;;led. ), o it
seeed that %e 2anEing had addressed her as Old
,enior. .hy then did she say that %e 2anEing is rude1+
Although he had e"ceptional intelligence #ut he could
never guess what a woan was thinking. %e 2anEing
was reinding 2ei %in"ue of her age that she could
only #e &t to #e =angong -ing <Old ,enior/. ,o how
could 2ei %in"ue not #e angry1
.an Da interrupted his thoughts. )Therefore 2aiden %e
is naturally5#ecoes angry. At this oent! Di %ang
was crying out in pain so ( hurried to attend hi. They
Euarrel a few ore lines of words #efore ( heard 2aiden
%e coldly said. )The people in -ugilist has nicked you as
the Cold Blood
Concu#ine. ( guess that it was #ecause you are
e"treely coposed and cal. %ou and e will have a
challenge on ediation. =o atter under which
circustances! whoever oves &rst! it is considered a
defeat.+ angong -ing was startled and thought. )That %e
2an Eing is really e"treely #right. ,he and that
Danfeng %e :iu#ai trained under that chilling cold
environent on 6uashan for ten years. =ot to ention
her other artial a#ilities
ger than everyone else.+
6e could not resist glancing at 2ei %in"ue and then
asked. )Did she agree1+
.an Da slowly said. )6ow could 2aiden 2ei possi#ly not
agree to it15+
Before he had &nished! =angong -ing suddenly
ree#ered that 2ei
%in"ue could #ear even ten years of loneliness and
heartache in a coNn. The willpower to do so is not
possi#le for anyone to endure. Therefore! would SFR
ediation prove to #e hard for her1
=angong -ing sighed deeply. And glanced at #oth 2ei
%in"ue and %e
2anEing. And he thought. )(n the training of inner
strength! <,it/ is a superior
techniEue. (f it were other girls! the challenge will soon
#e over for hunger! cold! darkness! terror! loneliness5
e"cluding these factors! 4ust #ased on this eerie woods
where any distur#ances would cur! it will #e e"treely
hard for other girls to #e as coposed. But these two
woen have a diCerent e"perience fro the rest! and
t is ipossi#le for the to ove within a day or two.+
t know whether to
h he was curious! he did not
angong -ing sighed deeply. )They5( wonder in what
year! which onth will their challenge end.+ .an Da
softly said. )Let not talk a#out this &rst. But no atter
who win! what will you do1+ angong -ing was stunned
and he slowly asked. )Then what shall ( do1+ .an Da
sighed. ).hat you going to do1+
,uddenly =angong -ing shouted aloud. )Then what
happen to Brother Di
%ang1+
.an Da sighed deeply. )The poison on UFragrance of a
Thousand 2ilesU 0en
Fengping ace not only kill #ut it could also a person/s
senses to #e disorientated.
Di %ang had #een #ehaving in a wild anner for a day
now and when the &rst starlight was seen! he #ecae
cra;ed all of a sudden. As ( was o#serving 2aiden 2ei
oveents and also ( had to take of hi! ( was
oentarily distracted when
2aiden 2ei and 2aiden %e ade that challenge. At the
sae tie Di %ang suddenly #roke free of y hold in y
lapse and ran oC in the darkness.+ angong -ing
e"pression changed. )Did you all not g o after hi1+
.an Da said. )2aiden 2ei and 2aiden %e had #egan
their challenge on the ediation techniEue and will not
ove. =aturally they will not go after hi.+ angong -ing
e"pression changed. ).hat a#out you1+ .an Da sighed.
)( iediately go after hi #ut that friend Di %ang
although he was aWicted #y a powerful poison #ut his
oveents are so shocking.
( have never seen such a display #efore. ( don/t know if
it was #ecause his swiftness oveent skill was
originally e"treely good or the poison caused such an
eCect. =o atter how hard ( tried to chase after hi!
not even awhile! ( can/t even see his &gure anyore.+
angong -ing clenched his &sts and looked hatefull y at
2ei %in"ue. )%ou did not anage to &nd hi therefore
you have returned! a ( right1+ SFL .an Da sighed. )(
did not anage to &nd hi. After shouting in several
green snake.+
angong -ing said aloud. ).hich direction did he go 1+
.an Da pointed to the west and =angong -ing said.
)Take e there.+
6e e"tended his hand to grip .an Da and the two of
the ran across the &eld.
.an Da could only feel a strong force holding hi and
he was lifted up. 6e thought. )After a period of
separation! his artial a#ilities have indeed treendous
iproved #ut5alas* But who will e"pect that although
he is coposed and cal
. (t is 4ust like #efore.+
Therefore the night #ecae even Euieter. 2ei %in"ue
and %e 2anEing unwittingly took a glance to the
direction at which =angong -ing had gone. But their
eyes were instantly staring at one another once again5
The sei7conscious Ahan Donglai had #egan to wake.
6e looked at his surrounding in a da;e. 2ei %in"ue and
%e 2anEing did not know who this young an in cotton
clothing was. .as he sick1 .as he in4ured1 .as he
=angong -ing/s eney1 Or was he a friend of =angong
-ing1
,uddenly he rose up and he looked very startled yet
very pu;;led. 6e looked around and saw 2ei %in"ue and
%e 2anEing and he looked even ore weird. And his
eyes widened and he asked. ).here is this place1 And
why a ( here1+ =ow he discovered that sitting in front
of hi were two e"treely #eautiful woen that even if
he had walked across the entire fraternity! he would not
#e a#le to &nd such peerless #eauties. Their
e"pressions were like stones and although their glances
were on hi #ut it seeed that none of the had heard
it.
Although he was usually a #rave person! he could not
help feeling startled.
6e looked stunned for awhile #efore he shouted loudly.
)%u 3r! Dan 3r5+
,uddenly he turned around and said loudly. ).hat is
this place1 6ow did ( reach here1+ Ahan Donglai heart
shivered as he looked at these two e"treely #eautiful
woen who reained otionless and they were not
even looking at hi now. 6e thought. )Did ( encounter
ghosts1 Or else how can ( #e here1 ( suppose to #e at
2ulong 2anor.+ ,uddenly he oved away like a eteor
after he sighed.
2ei %in"ue and %e 2anEing could not help #ut feel a
shiver within the as they thought. )This young an
has such a terrifying swiftness skill.+ Both of the were
Euietly praising yet when they thought of his
e"pressions! they could not help feeling funny.
But after awhile! this young an in cotton clothing with
his hands #ehind! SFM was #ack. 6e walked slowly and
looked carefully at 2ei %in"ue awhile and then looked
carefully at %e 2anEing for awhile. 6e walked #ack to
2ei %in"ue and with his head lowered and said. )6ello!
hello! hello5Can you hear e1+ 2ei %in"ue did not
ove her head or her eyes. Ahan Donglai looked at her
fro up and down with his hands #ehind and then
walked to %e 2anEing. 6e lowered his head and said.
)6ello! hello! hello5+ But %e 2anEing did not ove too.
But in her eyes and 2ei %in"ue! $ashed a tinge of anger.
6ow could this young an #e so arrogant and rude in
his gesture1
,uddenly he shouted. )6ello*+ This shout was very loud
and reached to the heavens. 2ei %in"ue and %e 2anEing
was startled. Although their coposure were
e"traordinary #ut their eyelids unwittingly oved.
Ahan Donglai laughed. )( see that the two of you are not
deaf. 6aha5( a original feeling sorry for the two of
you. %oung and #eautiful #ut if you are deaf or ute! it
will #e such a pity*+ ,uddenly he #ecae solen. )(f
the two of the are not deaf or ute! why did you not
reply e1 Are you trying to ignore e1 Or looking down
on e1
2ei %in"ue and %e 2anEing felt that this young an
although possessed very high artial a#ilities!
handsoe yet his attitude was really arrogant to the
point of hateful. Therefore the two of the were even
angrier #ut still! they did not ove.
Ahan Donglai looked at 2ei %in"ue and then at %e
2anEing #efore he laughed aloud. )?ery good. ( know it.
(t ust #e that 6eaven is afraid ( #e too lonely and send
e two #eautiful aidens.+ 6e looked at 2ei %in"ue
and asked. )A ( right1+ And he looked at %e 2anEing.
)A ( right1+ And laughed again. )( think it is right.
,ilence is consent.+ 2ei %in"ue tried to suppress her
anger and hope that %e 2anEing would #e the &rst to
ove. ,o that she could get up and teach this arrogant
heretic a lesson.
%e 2anEing looked at 2ei %in"ue and wished for her to
ove. 6er desire was no less than 2ei %in"ue was.
The two of the stared at one another and were really
anger to the #ursting point. But none of the oved.
Ahan Donglai clapped his hands and sighed. 6e looked
very perple"ed as he said. )Alas 6eaven! 6eaven. %ou
are so kind to e #ut also a little playful. These two are
#oth so #eautiful. .hat shall ( do then1 ( have only one
#ody and one of the have to #e the wife and the
another a concu#ine. One &rst! one last hai;* Then who
shall #e the wife1 .ho shall #e the concu#ine1 .ho
shall #e the &rst1
.ho shall #e the last1+
6e was uttering and then he slowly walked over to %e
2anEing and SGT touched her on her cheeks and
sighed. )This one is so young! so #eautiful. 6ow can (
#ear to let you #e the concu#ine1 6ow can ( #ear to let
you wait awhile for e1+ 6e was play7acting and
uttering as he walked over to 2ei %in"ue and
touched her on her cheeks. )But! this is not as worse as
the other1+ 2ei %in"ue and %e 2anEing glances alost
spat &re. The two of the did not look at Ahan Donglai
#ut viciously at one another and hoping to see which
aong the would ake the &rst ove.
Although he was angry! he was also feeling afraid and
worry. As .an Da and he ran around! he hatefully said.
)6ow can she #e so uddle7headed and let Di %ang ran
oC. (t o#vious that she knew that Di %ang was severely
poisoned and o#viously she knew that ( had risked y
life to get the antidote! alas* (f ( cannot &nd Di %ang5
alas* Di %ang/s life will #e as good as losing in their
hands.+ .an Da asked. )2aster! these two aidens
who are sitting there! ( afraid5afraid that they ay #e
in danger.+ angong -ing stopped for awhile and he
suddenly hat efully replied. )Then what a#out the life of
Brother Di1+ .an Da sighed. )But no atter what. (f he
had once #efriend a friend such as you! it really a
#lissful thing.+ angong -ing e"plained. )Brother Di was
poisoned #e cause of e and 5now 5he 5he 5he 5
alas* Can ( still #e considered a friend of his1 (5(
siple5+ =ow his voice was in a state of turoil and
could not for words. Although he could risk his life #ut
when he thought of the sacri&ce ade #y another! he
could not help feeling an"ious and his tears dropped.
.an Da was silenced for awhile and he said. )(n every
ten hundred thousand ople! if there is anyone that
thinks like you! th is world will #e ore peaceful and
4oyous.+ angong -ing was shouting. )Brother Di! Brother
Di! can you hear e1+ .an Da sighed. )6is senses are
now confused. 3ven if you shout in his ears! he would
not hear you.+ angong -ing sighed. )Then what should (
do1 Do we5 + .an Da said. )=ow it is very dark. (f you
want to search for anyone! it is really as hard as
ascending the sky. Although he is deeply poisoned #ut (
have already protected his heart. .ith a day and a half!
his life will not in a danger. =ow you and e! we should
go #ack and ask these two aidens to stop their
challenge.
They have no vendetta against one another therefore
they would listen to you.
.hen it is dawn! the four of us will go in four directions
to search.+
=angong -ing legs had not touched the ground after
running for a long tie SGQ as he sprang in great haste
on the grasses. And he was e"treely tired therefore
when he tried to talk' he was #reathless as well.
angong -ing sighed deeply as he slowed down. )But5
#ut5+ ,uddenly there was a )6ello+ loud coing fro
faraway. Although this shout cae fro far! #ut it was
very clear due to the strong internal strength of the
person shouting it.
angong -ing asked. ).ho is this person1+ Da .an asked
as well. ).ho is this person1+
The two of the asked at the sae tie and ended at
the sae tie.
,uddenly they turned #ack and ran.
.an Da looked trou#led while =angong -ing e"claied.
)(t is e"actly as you said. (n this dark recess of the
night! if soething happens to the two woen5+ .an
Da asked. )These two aidens possess e"traordinary
techniEues. (f they really eet with an accident! will
they really reained otionless 4ust cause they want to
&ght for their pride1+
angong -ing sighed. )These two people/s nor! soe
ties you can never use noral deduction to
analy;e5+ Before he could &nish! there was another
wave of laughter as =angong -ing loosened his hand
and said. )Let e go ahead &rst*+ 6e increased the $ow
of vital energies as he speeded hastily in front. After
soe tie he &nally reached the place where 2ei
%in"ue and %e 2anEing was. 6e glanced around and
saw Ahan Donglai who he had rescued fro 2ulong
2anor was now touching 2ei %in"ue/s hair and
laughing. ).hat a soft and autiful hair. (t 4ust like as
sooth as a sculptu re. (t ust #e y kara fro y
previous lives5+ angong -ing was angry as he shouted.
)Coe here Ah an Donglai! stop*+ Ahan Donglai was
feeling strange and only thought that the angry eyes of
the two aidens only increased their char. For he
thought that if they really disliked hi why then did
they not struggle and instead suCered in silence1
his shout 4olted hi to his senses and he turned a round
to see a handsoe
he would know his nae. ,o
e1+
angong -ing said solenly. )( carried you fro 2ul ong
2anor! naturally ( know your nae.+ Ahan Donglai was
startled )%ou carried e5+ angong -ing said. )%ou had
#een drugged and had #e en unconscious. (f it wasnUt
.ei :i that has saved you. =ow you would #e pro#a#ly
#e dead.+ Ahan Donglai uttered. )( was drugged5.ei
:i saved e5+ angong -ing angrily said. )(ndeed* %ou
4ust escape d fro a dire situation SGS and how could
you #e so rude to a woan who you did not know1+
Ahan Donglai waved his hand slightly. ).ait! wait. (
really can/t get it now.
,o you ean! these two aidens are your friends1+
angong -ing replied! )(ndeed they are*+ Ahan Donglai
laughed and said. )=o wonder you are so an"ious. But5
don/t you worry. ( always have #een very generous. And
oreover you have help e and these two aidens are
your friends. Therefore ( will share with you one of
the! other atters can slowly wait.+ This an speech
was really arrogant! shaeless and hateful*
=angong -ing could not #elieve that such words would
coe out fro the outh of this handsoe young an.
6e clenched his &sts and angrily e"claied. )(s this the
word of a huan #eing1 Do you feel any shae at all #y
saying such words1+ Ahan Donglai looked solen and
said aloud. ).hat did you say1+ angong -ing solenly
said. )( want to punish you i n the place of you rents
and elders. %ou heretic disciple.+ Ahan Donglai laughed
and said. )%ou want to teach e a lesson1 Oh good5+
angong -ing shouted. ).hat oh good1+ As he struck
toward Ahan Donglai. This attack had no strokes' it was
siply that of a father disciplining his child or a strict
teacher disciplining his prot@g@s. )Base on this5+ Ahan
Donglai laughed. 6ow could he take uch notice of
such a siple attack1 (n his eyes! such an attack was
puny. 6e knocked aside =angong -ing wrist and there
was a strong invisi#le force that seeed to e"tend fro
his hands.
=angong -ing would never e"pect that Ahan Donglai
would #e capa#le of
using such strong vital strength as he felt he felt his
#ody getting nu#ed and he #acked oC several steps.
Because of the wishes of .ei :i! =angong -ing did not
want to hurt anyone #ut #ecause he could not tolerate
Ahan Donglai egoistic ways! he wanted to teach hi a
lesson.
=angong -ing attacked seven ties at Ahan Donglai
who was using 4ust his right hand. Although he had
#locked all of =angong -ing/s attacks #ut his right
hands felt nu#ed.
By now .an Da had reached the scene and was
surprised to see the two en &ghting. .an Da could not
separate the two &gures that were &ghting for they
were siple too fast. Although his artial a#ilities were
not high #ut he had roaed the -ugilist and was
knowledgea#le. After a hundred #lows $ew #y! he could
not help wondering a#out the intricate of #oth their
attacks. 6e really could not tell who had the upper
hand.
SG> 2ei %in"ue and %e 2anEing #oth looked on
solenly as their eyes followed =angong -ing. ,uddenly
Ahan Donglai yelled and he #egan to use #oth his hands
now. The power of #oth of his hands were not to #e
underestiated as his strokes got ore and ore
ingenious and fast.
.an Da looked at 2ei %in"ue and %e 2anEing and was
startled. 6e thought. )Their e"pressions have turned
ashen. (s =angong -ing losing1+ =ow he hoped that one
of the would lend a helping hand to =angong -ing.
6e thought. )(f one of the will lend a helping hand!
then surely she has placed angong -ing/s safety a#ove
that of herself. But th ese two cold and frosty aidens!
would they #e so war hearted1+ ,uddenly he was
interrupted #y a shout fro =angong -ing who spread
his hands and 4uped up*+ .an Da was delighted in his
heart. )6e is going to use his #enevolent teacher secret
techniEue and soon in an instant! he will overturn the
ta#le and coe the victor.+ ut 2ei %in"ue and %e
2anEing countenance underwent a great change as
like lightning towards Ahan
onglai.
ecause =angong -ing had #een e"erting a lot these few
days and his vital
and changes were also slower.
hen he used this stroke <The Dragon Ascending/! wa s
really under pressure and
t his opponent as well.
ut 2ei %in"ue and %e 2anEing who was o#serving #y
the side knew
staina! this stroke once it was used! was really
suicidal.
han Donglai coldly laughed and he 4ust dodged. .he n
he was a#out si"
iller strokes! he senses two
ands and #ack oC seven feet in an instant.
angong -ing fell to the ground like a eteor. Afte r he
had used the <The Dragon Ascending/ ,tance! he had no
ore strength and when Ahan Donglai suddenly
retreated! he could not withdrawn his stance in tie.
But suddenly two soft and gentle hands held hi #y his
ars as it supported hi down. 6e only saw 2ei %in"ue
and %e 2anEing watery eyes looking at hi.
Their eyes were &lled with concern and a deep
appreciation. Then all of a sudden! together they rushed
toward the direction of Ahan Donglai.
SGB
Chapter 3leven
2any Love! 2any ,orrows
=angong -ing could only feel 4u#ilate coing fro his
thoughts.
These two lonely solitary! cold and frosty woen! the
darkness could not shake their hearts! the poisonous
snake could not frighten the into oving! even if it
was a life and death situation they reained as tranEuil
as the &r ountain. 3ven if it was the huiliation and
olestation #y others! they could endure. But when
=angong -ing was in danger! they forgot everything.
.an Da looked on with a sigh in his heart. 6e was
secretly pleased for
=angong -ing #ut the old and wise person that he was!
he knew that this happiness would hide any
foreshadows.
(n #etween his sighing! 2ei %in"ue and %e 2anEing had
$ashed to the idst of Ahan Donglai. The two of the
had really hated this arrogant and insulting young an
to the #ones.
Therefore four #eautiful hands were all hitting on Ahan
Donglai ost vulnera#le positions.
Ahan Donglai #y now had recovered his coposure and
was laughing arrogantly. )The two aidens want to
&ght with e1 Good! good. Let e show you soe of
the rarely seen faous techniEues of ine so that the
two of you would #e ipressed.+ Although he had
started oC laughing in a loud hilarious anner #ut it
#ecae weaker and weaker. .hen he had &nished the
last word! his face was solen and he could not laugh
anyore.
For when he had said the second or third words! he had
suddenly discovered that the strokes used #y these two
alluring and very #eautiful woen were e"treely
sharp and vicious.
6e could only see the dancing with their dresses and
ro#es $uttering. 3ven their #eautiful &ngers were
#righter than the starlight and looked like ten lightning
fast sharp swords. After ore than ten strokes! Ahan
Donglai did not dare to #e careless. And after another
ten strokes $ew #y! he sweated profusely.
2ei %in"ue attacked with her right hand' her hand
gesture was like that of a orchid. ,he hit against Ahan
Donglai Hiang Tai! Iuan Hi! :i 2en! Cang Iue accupoints.
Those four accupoints were scattered far apart #ut she
seeed to hit those accupoints at the sae tie and
he could not tell which was the &rst or last.
Ahan Donglai tried to protect his #ody as he #ack oC
&ve steps and looked at 2ei %in"ue who was gently
#rushing her loosen hair.
F
ei %in"ue lovingly said! )Little ,ister %e! do you think
this person artial
s! his words are so inhuane.+ efensively #efore she
hend the wordings of 2ei
ei %in"ue turned her sli #ody and gently e"tended her
hands to the left
oCside #ut if Ahan Donglai
would have struck hi.
e was startled as he hastily e"tended #oth his han ds in
an awkward sition as he evaded all the attacks.
ei %in"ue tenderly touched her hair and lovingly s aid.
)6is artial a#ility
a step in the shade. Don/t stay here to #e cu#ersoe!
alright1+
%e 2anEing secretly #it her teeth! e"tended her
shoulders and e"ecute seven ore strokes.
2ei %in"ue giggled. ).hat an e"cellent artial skill!
what an e"cellent
stroke5Good sister! it is not that ( think your artial
skills are not on par. But if you are to deal with his
Junlun Celestial -alace skills! you still need a little #it of
work. .hy don/t you listen to sister e and #ack oC*+
(n #etween her laughs! she had attacked with 4ust a few
siple strokes.
Although siple! all were e"treely sharp and vicious.
,oe of her #lows seeed to hit oCside #ut were in fact
the only retreating position that Ahan Donglai could
ove if he evaded fro %e 2anEingUs attacks. ,oe of
her #lows were on the right #ut ended up on the left.
Ahan Donglai was 4olted as he thought. ).ho is this
aiden1 .hat a vicious stance! what a vicious eyesight
that she could actually know y artial origins.+
,uddenly he gave a great shout. (n his an"iety! he used
the Junlun Flying Dragon swiftness skill that was so
renowned throughout the -ugilist.
ei %in"ue giggled a laugh and said. )Good sister! since
you don/t listen to
re she had &nished! she had oved #ack one eter
away.
angong -ing was startled and solenly said. ).hat are
you doing1+ 2ei %in"ue was all siles as she lovingly
said. )(t so e#arrassing for two to &ght one. Let her try
awhile! why are you so worry a#out1+ =angong -ing
#ecae solen and did not #other with her anyore as
he o#served Ahan Donglai oveents. 6is #ody
seeed to #e a#le to change in id7air and also when
he 4ust landed' he could iediately 4uped up again
as he #orrowed %e 2anEing windforce. (n that instant! %e
2anEing seeed a#out to succu#ed to Ahan Donglai
strange and ingenious #lows.
SGG But after several #lows had gone #y! %e 2anEing
reained strangely as she was #efore. 3ven though she
was in a disadvantage position #ut she was undefeated.
6er hands were like the wings of a phoeni"! as sudden
as the soaring -hoeni". 6er legs seeed not to ove
#ut in fact it was oving #it #y #it in a very intricate
unnoticed oveent yet she never oved one inch
fro the sae sition.
ei %in"ue was slowly perple"ed. ,he was wondering
why %e 2anEing uld hold out for so long and still
reained undef eated. Then her watery eyes
eng %e :iu#ai has taught her a
techniEue. But ( afraid that %e :iu#ai would never have
thought that she did not use this techniEue to deal with
he Junlun disciples.+
=angong -ing coldly hued #ut did not look at her.
.an Da Euietly oved to hi and said. )( a afraid that
2aiden %e5+ angong -ing said. )3ven if it ean two
versus one! ( will still lend her a helping hand.+ .an Da
secretly looked at 2ei %in"ue and saw that she looked
Euiet! lowered her head down and elancholy sighed.
)Don/t you worry. (5(5+ ,uddenly she sprang like a
arrow and gave Ahan Donglai a #low.
By now %e 2anEing was already #reathless as she
#reathe softly. As her strength was not as #efore! so
when Ahan Donglai attention was switched to 2ei
%in"ue! she secretly sighed and oved #ack one eter.
,he looked idiocy at Ahan
Donglai shadowy &gure with great intense.
.hen =angong -ing looked at her! he alost wanted to
walk to her side #ut he did not do so.
.an Da sighed in relief and said in a low voice. )=o
wonder the -eacock
Concu#ine is known throughout the Fraternity5+
Although he did not &nish #ut his eaning was very
clear O 6e was greatly ipressed #y 2ei %in"ue artial
art techniEues.
%e 2anEing secretly sighed and lowered her head. ,he
glance at the shadows of everyone under this starlight
#efore she sighed again #efore turning her #ack and
slowly walked away.
angong -ing softly called out after her. )2aiden % e5+
6e was #esides her in an instant. )Are you going1+ %e
2anEing did not lift her head and slowly said. )(5( a
going.+ angong -ing said. )But #enevolent teacher5+
Before he could &nish! 2ei %in"ue suddenly e"claied.
)6old it*+ ,he was heart#reak when =angong -ing
talked to %e 2anEing with such concern. =angong -ing!
%e 2anEing turned at the sae tie and saw Ahan
Donglai SGR halted too 4ust as he was a#out to attack
with a stance. 3veryone turned around and was
startled.
Ahan Donglai asked. ).hat is the atter1+
2ei %in"ue touched her hair gently and her coposed
face suddenly #roke into a captivating and loving sile.
)%ou and ( have no feuds with one another! why are we
&ghting for our lives1+ Ahan Donglai was pu;;led and
looked idiocy into her watery eyes and her alluring
sile that was looking at hi. ,o he unwittingly patted
hiself on his chest and laughed. )That true! you and
e have no feuds! why are we &ghting for our lives1+
6e was laughing and talking at the sae tie #ut his
hands were secretly wiping his sweat fro his forehead.
2ei %in"ue captivating laughed. )=ot only do we not
have to &ght for our lives #ut with our artial skills if
we could only e"change pointers! in the -ugilist! who
will #e our atch1+ ,he kept saying ).e!+ that
=angong -ing countenance changed greatly after he
heard it.
Ahan Donglai #roke into an idiocy laugh and he could
only nod. )ThatUs so true. (f only we could e"change
pointers5haha. This is too great. (t is siple too great.+
2ei %in"ue siled. )Then why don/t we e"change
pointers1+
Ahan Donglai laughed loudly. )That so true! then we5+
angong -ing could not resist it anyore and he thu
ndered. ),hut up*+ 2ei %in"ue sunk her countenance
and coldly asked. ).hat is the atter1+
Ahan Donglai look perple"ed and stared and he too
shouted. ).hat is the atter! are you5+ 2ei %in"ue
interrupted. )LetUs ignore hi.+ ,he turned and looked
coldly at angong -ing. )%ou and ( are not related or
friends . .hat ( want to do is none of your #usiness. As
for Long Bushi last will! it is also none of y #usiness.
%ou have #etter go with your 2aiden %e to &nish his
will.+ =angong -ing stood otionless rooted to the
ground! #it his teeth and clenched his &sts.
2ei %in"ue turned to look at Ahan Donglai with a
captivating sile. )Let us go and &nd a place to eat. (
a really hungry.+ Ahan Donglai was delighted and it
was shown on his face. )Let go*+ The two of the
looked at one another in the eyes and were all siles.
Ahan Donglai turned his head #ack and said loudly. )(f
you want to
challenge e to a duel! you should go #ack and train
for another three years. By then! ( will still let you with
one hand.+ .hen he had &nished! 2ei %in"ue and SGL
hi had disappeared into the darkness! leaving #ehind
his cruel laughter.
=angong -ing stood otionless rooted to the ground.
The laughter pierced through his ears and he shivered
in his ost innerost heart. 6e clenched his &sts and
secretly e"claiing. )2ei %in"ue! 2ei Lei"ue! 2ei
%in"ue! 2ei Lei"ue5+ (n
fter 2ei %in"ue was far away! %e 2anEing suddenly
hued. ).hy did
angong -ing sighed #ut fro his outh he coldly la
ughed. ).hy ust ( go after her1+ %e 2anEing coldly
said. ).hat a heartless person*+ ,he $icked her dress
and turned her face around.
=angong -ing was startled and looked at her idiocy. 6e
Euestioned hiself. )( a heartless1 The way she treats
e! the one that is heartless! is e51+ ,uddenly %e
2anEing turned her head and said. ),he is so nice to
you! do you not know or do you never even place it in
your heart1+ angong -ing was startled and slowly
asked. )The wa y she is! she is nice to e1+ %e 2anEing
coldly hued and said. )(f she is not nice to you! why
will she #e so concern a#out your safety1 ,he was not
oved #y anything 4ust now #ut when she saw5hai;!
hai;5+ ,he ceased her words for she ree#ered that
she was the sae. After sighing ore two ties! she
lowered her head and there were two tinge of red on
her alluring face.
=angong -ing could not resist sighing. 6is heart was
really very confused and nu#ed. Because of 2ei
%in"ue past reputation! her strange #ehavior and her
strange ways with the other people! caused hi una#le
to #elieve that she would love hi. (t was #ecause of
this sae reason! that caused hi to una#le to forgive
her for what seeed to #e forgiva#le things.
This was a very cople" feeling and also the weakness
of the huan race.
6e could not e"plain it to others and he could not
e"plain to hiself.
Because she did not take care of Di %ang! #ecause she
purposely let %e
2anEing #e huiliated. Although she had once
purposely treated hiself with
coldness #ut the upright and righteous =angong -ing
after he had fallen in love! he unwitting #ecae sel&sh
too. 6e could only thought. )( did not treat her like this
#ut why did she treat e like that1+
Therefore he sighed and asked. ).hy did she
treat e in this anner1 .hy did she treat e in this
anner1+ %e 2anEing lifted her head and said. )Do you
know how uch she likes you. .hen she saw other girl
looking for you! she5she5+ ,he purposely acted very
sternly and said. ),he does not know that ( a looking
for you #ecause ( ever proised your 2entor 2aster to
do soething for hi.+ SGM =angong -ing was now in a
wave of confusion. .as it sorrow! or anger or delight1
,uddenly he found out that everything that 2ei %in"ue
did deserve to #e forgiven. (t 4ust that he was thinking
of too any things 84ealousy9 and wronged her. =ow he
#laed hiself greatly in his heart. But suddenly he
thought that not all things she did deserve to #e
forgiven when he ree#ered how she siled so
lovingly at Ahan Donglai. Therefore he started to feel a
throttling heartache in his innerost place5 Alas* A
young an with too uch feeling would surely &nd it to
#e such heartache.
The old .an Dan looked at these young an and
woen who were trou#led #y atters of the heart! he
iediately thought of when he was young and he was
e"actly the sae. Therefore he sighed and felt pity.
Therefore he was not surprised #y =angong -ing
reaction that looked suddenly delightful and suddenly
sorrowful. 6e only felt pitiful for %e 2anEing who was
looking elancholy and sorrowful and who spoke out for
2ei %in"ue #ecause she was sypathi;ing for her and
had understand her feeling. (t was #ecause he had
already o#served that although this young woan
looked cold and frosty #ut she was in fact! surrounded
#y any eotions.
Therefore he could not resist sighing. )Although 2aiden
2ei is gone #ut it is #ecause she did it in a &t of anger. (
only pity that arrogant and egoistic young an! he will
surely5+ angong -ing cold hued and interrupted.
)=o atte r how arrogant and egoistic Ahan Donglai is!
she shouldn/t use that usual ethod to deal with hi.+
.an Da said. )Although it is correct #ut5+ 6e sighed.
angong -ing suddenly said aloud. )The Fallen Autu n
Leaf*+ .an Dan was startled and asked. )Fallen Autun
Leaf! is it the5+ angong -ing e"claied. )That is the
sword that is left #ehind #y nevolent teacher to e. (
left it #esides Di %ang .+ As there were too any things
that had happened! he ree#ered the sword only
now.
.an Da was startled and he said. ).hen Di %ang ran
oC! his hand seeed to shine5+ angong -ing turned
around and said. )LetUs go. ( w ant5+ %e 2anEing
glanced at hi and coldly asked. ).here are you
going1+ angong -ing replied. )(5+ %e 2anEing did not
wait for hi to reply and interrupted. )=o atter where
you are going. (t not too late to read your #enevolent
teacher last will &rst and then go.+ angong -ing sighed.
)(s #enevolent teacher last wi ll with aiden1+ %e
2anEing took out a letter slowly fro her clothing. 6er
watery eyes SRT rolled and she gently put it on the
ground.
angong -ing picked it up and asked solenly. )But
according to nevolent teacher/s order! there is still three
o re days #efore end of 2arch.+ %e 2anEing coldly
said. )At this oent! you are surely not going #ack to
Ahi4iao 2anor anyore. ,o what does it atter if you
read it &rst1 (f your #enevolent teacher un&nished
wishes reEuire you and e to accoplish it! it is st we
&nish it fast. (f it isn/t for your 2entor 2aster/s reEuest!
( would have washed y hands oC this atter already.+
(n #etween her words! her intentions were clear. ,he did
not want to have anything to do with =angong -ing. But
in her eyes! it was full of elancholy.
=angong -ing stood rigid for awhile and slowly tore
opened the letter. The ever so failiar words $oated in
his eyes. )-ing 3r as you know! Ahi4iao 2anor is not a
place where you should spend all your life. %our father
#usinesses need you to help hi to take care of it. Both
your parents are kind to all and they disdain wealth5+
6is eyes stopped reading for awhile. 6e secretly felt
grateful for his 2entor
2aster/s respect for his parents. 6e was feeling greatly
appreciated. 6e continued to read. )%ou have an
e"traordinary #ackground! have a good eory. %our
future will #e #right #ut a great an cannot do without
a wife. 6er help will #e very uch needed. 2aiden %e
2anEing is young! #eautiful! intelligence and
understanding. ,he is good enough to #e your pillar of
strength. That is y &rst wish.
(f Long Fei had no son! ( hope that you will nae your
second son after y
surnae so that the Long line would not #e e"tinct.
That is y second wish.+ ,uddenly =angong -ing felt a
rush of war on his face and did not dare to look at %e
2anEing. 6e really did not e"pect that his 2entor
2aster un&nished wishes will #e <That atter/.
Therefore he sighed and continued to read. Thirdly! in
the ythical origin of the -ugilist! there is a ysterious
legend. All the artial techniEues in the Fraternity do
not coe fro the sacred ground of ,haolin 2t.
,ongshan! or Junlun! .udang #ut fro a teple and an
island. The island nae is called <Devil Flock/ and the
teple is called <Divine Creator/. These two places
are hidden in the ost desolate of places and are
e"treely diNcult to &nd. The Devil Flock (sland is said
to host the ost cunning and ost evil people while the
Teple of the Divine Creator is the place for those with
great loyalty and great
nevolent. But unless you have supree artial a#i
lities! it is ipossi#le to step into these two places.+
=angong -ing was #ewildered and thought that it was
too ysterious and strange. 6e continued to read.
).hen ( a young ( have heard of the legend of this
one island and one teple. But the one who told e
warned e severely that in y SRQ entire life! ( can
only pass this secret only once or else even if ( could
travel to all the places in search! ( would never #e a#le
to &nd it. Therefore ( speci&cally ssed this secret to you
and %e 2anEing. -lease re e#er that you ust not
pass
id! ( hope the two of you can &nd the two places so as
to ful&ll y wish.+
hen =angong -ing had &nished! he unwittingly clos ed
his eyes and fro
ne of the was a place of white golden palace tep le
that was #uilt of
at discussed the various
nfathoa#le prowess. Outside
ys and girls that were playing
n the other hand! in a darken place where the wave s
rose terri#ly! in a
he alevolent air and the sell of #lood could #e
detected ten iles away. Those ships fro the open
seas fro he island5
holding the piece of
per and suddenly $ushed. Then suddenly he was st
artled! then there seeed to
e she #ecae curious and could
=angong -ing was startled as he woke up fro his
drea like thoughts and said. )(Ull &nished.+ And he hid
the paper #ehind his #ack.
%e 2anEing coldly laughed awhile and said. ),ince you
are not willing to let e read your #enevolent teacher
last will! it doesn/t atter to e.+ angong -ing
stu#led. )(t5it5not that ( a not wil ling5+ %e
2anEing was as coposed as water and coldly
interrupted. )( only want to ask you. The three
un&nished wishes of your #enevolent teacher! is it
related to e1+ angong -ing softly sighed and
stu#led. )This5yes5 this5+ 6e sighed in his heart
and said. )=ot only is it related to you #ut alas5+ %e
2anEing looked perple"ed as she said! )(f it have
nothing to do with e!
( a going.+ ,he #rushed her longhair aside and walk
away in strides.
angong -ing said! )2aiden %e5+ %e 2anEing coldly
replied. ).hat is the atter1+ angong -ing said! )%es5
this5.+ 6is heart was an"io us and e#arrassed. 6e
really did not know what to do and was secretly sighing.
)Although 2entor
2aster has his orders #ut5This is really ipossi#le to
#e reali;ed! alas* Farewell.
SRS
After we parted today! we ay not eet again. ( hope
that you5+ Before he could &nish! the paper in his hand
was snatched #y %e 2anEing.
As %e 2anEing walked away in strides! she suddenly
turned around when she walked past hi and snatched
the paper away fro hi. ,he coldly said.
)%our #enevolent teacher orders you and e to read it
together and you diso#ey hi. But ( can/t #ear to
diso#ey the orders that your #enevolent teacher has
given e.+ As she said! her eyes oved. But after
reading for awhile! she was suddenly
y vanished. After reading for
utiful hands to cover her face
=angong -ing stood rigidly onto the ground feeling
e#arrass as he stu#led. )(5(5+ Although he felt
e#arrassing and trou#led #ut there was a war sweet
feeling. 6e could not resist taking a look at her. Only to
see her watery eyes coincidentally looking at hi at the
sae tie and their glances locked. %e 2anEing
oaned again. All of a sudden she started to walk away.
Although she was walking in strides yet she did not
e"hi#ited her swiftness skill. (t was like she wanted to
wait for soeone to hold her #ack.
=angong -ing looked at her #ack view #ut he did not
ove at all. ,uddenly there was a loud strange shout*
%e 2anEing stopped in her tracks and heard a tearing
shrieking sound in the distant.
=angong -ing e"pression changed and he could feel the
piercing sound of that screa deeply in his heart.
%e 2anEing shivered and her sli #ody 4uped #ack
and was #esides angong -ing. ).hat5is5this1+ The
terrifying cry th at was heard caused this cold and
haughty aiden to stu#le in her speech.
angong -ing looked at .an Da and asked. ).hat is g
oing on here1+ (n the darkness! he saw .an Da looking
nervously in front. 6is hands were in his sleeves and
seeed to #e shaking. 6e did not even noticed that
=angong -ing had called out to hi.
=angong -ing was very startled inside hi #ut he
turned and siled at %e
2anEing. )%ou don/t have to #e afraid! there is
nothing5+
Before he could &nish! a an appeared in the distant.
6e was walking #ackward as though soething
happened in front and caused hi una#le to turn and
run. And there was usic coposed #y $utes coing
forth fro his direction.
The sound of $utes #ecae hurried as the an #ecae
even ore tensed and totally did not ove.
angong -ing sighed and shouted. )Friend5+ Before h e
could &nish shouting! the an turned around and ran
towards the. 6e had a ost terrifying SR> look on his
face and he was also #ald.
angong -ing was stunned. )Fri5end5+ Before he coul d
&nish! this #ald an ran #ehind hi.
%e 2anEing glanced at hi and looked in the front. ,he
was startled for she saw tens of do;ens of poisonous
snakes crawling all over. .ith a startled cry! she oved
into the e#race of =angong -ing unwittingly.
The sounds of the $utes were playing fro high pitch to
low. Behind those snakes! were several ysterious
#eggars and they were eerie looking.
Therefore %e 2anEing right wrist oved and hugged
=angong -ing even
ore tightly. ,uddenly she discovered that =angong
-ing was shaking too. ,he felt strange and her watery
eyes glance around and saw that it was #ecause it was
strange #ald an that was shaking =angong -ing for he
too had caught hold of hi.
=angong -ing took a glance at %e 2anEing. 6e did not
know if he feels startled! surprised or delight #ecause
he could protect her. 2ay#e it was soe of each of the
three feeling.
The swars of snakes crawled onto the ground.
Although their oveents seeed slow #ut it was in
fact e"treely fast.
.an Da scattered soe yellow sulfur around. 6is eyes
looked intensely at the snakes. Luckily the snakes
halted as soon as they were near the sulfur.
=angong -ing keen eyes saw a ground of around
si"teen #eggars approaching. They were all eerie
looking and &lled with an air of alevolent #ut said as
they #eg. )2erciful 2aster! will you do soe good as to
give e soething fro your sack.+ =angong -ing was
startled and feeling strange at the sae tie. Therefore
he could resist and turned to looked at the strange #ald
old an. 6e was dressed poorly and carried a hep
sack. And the sack looked like it got nothing inside.
There seeed nothing worth #egging for.
6e really could not &gure out the intricate of all what it
was a#out. But a righteous spirit rose fro hi! one
that reEuired the strong to help the weak caused hi to
feel sypathy with this pitiful #ald old an.
.an Da suddenly asked. )Friends! did you coe fro
the 6ell of 6ell/ that is fro #eyond the -ass1+ ,oe of
the #eggars were surprised and one of the step
forward and said word #y word. )Do you know e1+
.an Da shivered for the voice was ghastly and he
stu#led as he tried to gather his voice. )Are you the
Ghastly Beggars/ that everyone in the -ugilist has en
whispering a#out1+ he eerie #eggar coldly hissed and
said. )That is r ight! 6ell of 6ell! Ghastly B eggars! -oor
alicious ,pirits! 2alevolent ,pirits 5hehe. (f you have
not scend to the nineteen levels of hell! how did you
know us alicious spirits1+
sung ysteriously. )Ds
given a oCering! or else
d call the 6ungry
host Gang and never e"tort anything less than one
thousand gold and the
=angong -ing searched his eory for accounts of
those strange #eggars.
6e could not resist glancing at the #ald old an as he
asked. )The Ghastly Beggars that never step into the
Central -lains would enter the -ass for this #ald old an
that looked like a #eggar1+ The eerie an coldly reply.
)(t is not you we are looking for. Do you want the ghosts
to coe knocking at you too1+ 6e was in front of
=angong -ing in an instant as he warned coldly. )%oung
children do not antagoni;e the ghosts and oreover
shall not #lock the ghosts! do you understand1+ angong
-ing said in a clear voice. )Are you Chief %i Feng or
Chief ,ong Ahong1 6e was solen! neither afraid nor
startled.
,uddenly the eerie an laughed. )Although 2alicious
Ghost ,ong Ahong is not here #ut ( 6ungry Ghost %i
Feng is here. ,ince you know our #ackground! are you
waiting for us to eat you1+ The #eggars around
stoped and clapped! laughed eerily. )3at you up* 3at
you up*+ %e 2anEing had already caled down #y now.
,uddenly she hued coldly and said! )-retending to
#e deities and playing ghosts! so useless.+ <6ungry
Ghost/ %u Feng laughed. )A eighteen nineteen grown up
girl that has cru#led into the e#race of a an can
still say so any tall words. There is no place for a
shaeless feale ghost like you in the nineteen level of
hell.+ %e 2anEing cheeks turned red' she was $ushed
and looked ve"ed as she called out softly. ).hat did you
say1+ As she waved her hand to deal hi with a #low.
But #efore she could do so! =angong -ing gently hold
her on her sleeves and said. ).ait awhile.+ %e 2anEing
asked. )These gang of people are playacting as deities
and ghosts! o#viously vile people. .hy ust we talk so
uch to the1+ angong -ing was solen as he said.
)As #eggar! the y have a right to ask others for aid.
There are all kinds and types of people in the -ugilist.
3ven if they want to #e ghost! it is not really a evil
thing. They have no ill intentions toward us SRF and
were erely asking us to go away. 6ow can we coe to
#lows with the1+ <6ungry Ghost/ %i Feng was full of
ocking #ut when he heard those words! he #ecae
startled. 3ver since he was in -ugilist! there was none
that ever analy;ed hi the way =angong -ing did.
%e 2anEing was startled as well and gently lowered her
hands.
This cold deeanor and haughty aiden suddenly
#ecae very deure all of a sudden.
The #ald old an stu#led and e"claied. )%ou5you5
you5Do you really want these gang of hungry ghosts to
steal a poor old an/s things1+ angong -ing siled and
said in a clear anner. )( have long heard that Ghastly
Beggars Gang traveled the ortal real to take fro
the rich #ut it will never take ore than half fro their
target and they take to help the poor. But today ( a
surprise that you will force a poor old an*+ 6ungry
Ghost %i Feng laughed and said. )( did not e"pect you
will know so uch a#out our gang for soeone so
young as you.+ 6e changed his tone and the eerie
anner was gone.
.an Da secretly sighed. )2any years ago! ( ention a
few things a#out the
Ghastly Beggars to hi. ( never e"pect hi to
ree#er so clearly.+
6ungry Ghost %i Feng ceased his laughing and said.
),ince you know a#out us in such detail! you ust also
know that we never go #ack epty handed.
Therefore it #etter for you don/t to #e a nosy porker.+
The #ald old an shrieked loudly. ),ave e5+ angong
-ing solenly said. )(f you want to force s uch a poor
old an! ( will #e very disappointed with the reputation
of your gang.+ 6ungry Ghost %i Feng suddenly laughed.
)-oor old an1 %ou say he is a poor old an1
(f he is not wealthier than you #y ten ties and if his
wealth is not ill7gotten! will the Ghastly Ghosts #e after
hi1+ angong -ing was startled and the #ald old an
plea ded. )Don/t listen to
hi! how will ( have oney5+
%e 2anEing asked. )The one with the surnae %i! you
say this an is richer than hi #y ten ties1+ 6ungry
Ghost %i Feng laughed. )(ndeed.+
%e 2anEing asked. ).hat if you are wrong! so what will
you do1+
%i Feng ocked. )The Ghastly Beggars have eyes like
laps. (f we are wrong! we will go hungry for ten years
and we will turn #ack tonight5+ %e 2anEing asked!
)0eally1+
%i Feng sarcastically laughed. )(gnorant naZve girl! what
do you know1
Although this old thing looks poor #ut in fact his wealth
nu#ered in the tens of thousands. Today we 4ust want
to take half of his riches fro his sack! it is SRG
considered to #e of great courtesy. The Ghastly Beggars
have never take fro the or or else we will never allow
a little girl like you to say so uch.+
ungry Ghost %i Feng looked at =angong -ing for awh ile
#efore he took
ed perple"ed and took another
u look like a scion of
even ten silver.+
angong -ing was suddenly very startled and secretl y
thought. )( have heard that in -ugilist! soe people
have such e"cellent eye sight and hearing that they can
hear fro the foot steps and oveents of the other to
discern whether they are carrying valua#les. ( never
e"pect that this 6ungry Ghost would have such sharp
eyes and hearing.+ %e 2anEing Euestioned. )This old
an have silver on hi1+
%i Feng replied. )Although no silver #ut any #ank
notes. But what ( want is not the #ank notes #ut5+
Before he could &nish! that old #ald an suddenly
turned and ran away.
6ungry Ghost %i Feng ocked. )Old thing! can you
run1+ Before he had &nished! the #ald old an had
returned #ecause in front of hi were any green
snakes.
%i Feng said. )Little aiden! it is useless to say so uch.
Dnless it is the young aster of the =angong
Aristocracy Faily! there is no one else in the world that
can #e richer than this old thing. .hy get into so uch
trou#le #ecause of this atter1 (t is lucky that you have
seen e today. (f it is the 2alicious Ghost! you are going
to suCer.+ %e 2anEing coldly laughed awhile. )Do you5+
angong -ing was solen as he said. )( a indeed =a
ngong -ing.+ %i Feng eyes widened and he #acked oC
three steps then suddenly hit toward =angong -ing with
a #low.
This surprise attack was as fast as lightning #ut
=angong -ing covered his chest with his left hand and
his right &nger e"tended out! hit against his :u Chi
accupoint.
This stance can attack and defend at the sae tie
was one of the secret techniEues of the <Four ,tances of
the Ascending Dragon/. But #efore he could coplete
his strokes! 6ungry Ghost %i Feng had #acked oC
another three steps.
6e sighed. )(ndeed is the disciple of the Divine Dragon
and fro the angong Aristocracy Faily. Fine! &ne5Old
thing! t oday we spare you.+ 6e waved his hand and the
usic changed. All the snakes in the area suddenly $ew
into the sleeves of the Ghastly Beggars.
SRR
angong -ing said! )Chief %i! please wait.+
%i Feng said. )After losing a ga#le! naturally we have
to leave. Although the 6ungry Ghosts Gang is hateful #y
everyone #ut we are not one that #reak our proises.
3ven the green snake that this old an had killed! we
will not ask hi for payent*+ Those Ghastly Beggars
indeed oved like the spirits. (n an instant! they were
all gone.
%e 2anEing lovingly siled. )Although these group of
people en4oy acting like deities and ghosts! #ut they are
not that #ad*+ 6owever =angong -ing was left
pondering in his thoughts. )The Ghastly
Beggars Gang ust have soe connection with y
2entor 2aster. Or else how will he #e a#le to deterine
y artial origin #ased solely on 4ust one stroke1+ .an
Da said. )Although the 6ungry Ghost Gang are not evil
or good! #ut those that they targeted are wealthy that
got their wealth in an ill gotten anner.+ 6e looked at
the #ald old an.
The #ald old an on the other hand was looking
stunned and at =angong
-ing. 6e seeed to #e adiring yet envy at the sae
tie. ,uddenly he #owed three ties respectfully to
=angong -ing with his hands together.
angong -ing was startled and said. )This is a sal l
atter and ( did not do y #est. Old ,ir! you are too
respectful.+ The #ald old an said. )(ndeed! indeed. (t is
a sall atter. ( 4ust need to show 4ust an sall
appreciation of thanks.+ angong -ing and %e 2anEing
was surprised only to h ear hi adding. )But you have
saved y possession and not y life! therefore that
was y &rst #ow and it ust #e done very respectfully.+
=angong -ing and %e 2anEing looked at one another for
awhile.
The #ald old an continued. )The =angong Aristocracy
Faily have wealth that are so e"ceedingly and surely
ust #e richer than e. Therefore how can ( not #ow to
you1 Therefore y second #ow ust #e as 4ust as
respecta#le.+ %e 2anEing was stunned for awhile #efore
she asked. )Fro what you ean! this second #ow is for
his riches1+ The old #ald an answered. )(ndeed.+
6e continued. )This third #ow is to congratulates hi
for having such a rich parents. Other than the 3peror!
his parents can #e considered nu#er one. ,uch
fortunate thing! if ( do not respectfully #ow! then how
can ( know whatUs good for e1+ =angong -ing was
totally stunned. 6e had not e"pected to hear such a
)ridiculous+ theory coing fro this world.
.hen %e 2anEing had heard the #ald old an
e"planations! she could not SRL help laughing.
)Therefore you ean to say that even if others were to
save your life! you ay not #e grateful or respect hi1+
The #ald old an replied. )=aturally.+
%e 2anEing asked. )(s riches so iportant1+
The #ald old an answered in a very solen anner.
)(n all the creations! there is nothing ore iportant
than riches. (n all the creations! the ost valua#le is
silver. 2ore valua#le than silver is two silver! ore
valua#le than two silver! is5+ 3ven #efore he had
&nished! %e 2anEing could not help #ut #roke into an
alluring laughter.
angong -ing was too e#arrassed as he asked. )(f5+
6e did not &nish it
as he was trying to suppress his laugh too.
.hen the #ald old an saw that they were laughing! he
was pu;;led and said. )Did ( say anything wrong1+ %e
2anEing replied. )(ndeed! indeed. 2ore iportant than
two silver is three silver! ore iportant than5+
,uddenly she fall into =angong -ing/s e#race and
could not stop laughing.
.an Da laughed. )Then those Ghastly Beggars are not
wrong! you ust #e really very rich.+ The #ald old an
turned ashen as he gripped his sack even ore tightly
as he said. )( have no oney! ( have no oney5+ (n his
an"iety! he switched to his dialect.
angong -ing could not help laughing aloud and said .
)Old sir! the way you treasure riches! ( a &lled with
adiration5+ %e 2anEing added. )But those people
that want your oney! they are gone now and you can
leave now5+ ,uddenly she ree#ered that she had
to go too so her siles ceased and she said softly. )(
have to go too.+ .an Da sighed and said. )(t ost
fortunate to eet you again. =ow that ( know that you
are safe! ( a really very happy. But now! ( have to go
#eyond the -ass for a tie. ( wonder where you #e
going1+ angong -ing said. )(5+ 6e suddenly felt very
lonely and he was no longer laughing. 6e sighed. )(
want to go hoe for awhile and then5alas5+ 6e lifted
his head and his eyes swept the around surrounding.
%e 2anEing #owed her head and asked. )Then5then5+
angong -ing sighed and asked her. )2aiden %e where
will you #e going1+ %e 2anEing lifted her eyes and
looked at hi. )%ou5you5+
,he was still holding the (ortal Divine Dragon/s .ill
in her hand and she was clenching it tightly now. (n her
eyes! it was &lled with uch elancholy SRM and
wishful hopes. ,he wished for =angong -ing to tell her
<that word/ and she would follow hi forever! till the
end of tie.
angong -ing his heart aching as he tried to say so
ething. )(5(5+ 6e could not force hiself to &nish. On
what ground! what right did he have to ask her to stay1
.an Da sighed and said. )(f 2aiden %e have nothing
uch to do! why not go with hi to tour Hiangnan.
-lease take care! #oth of you. ( have to go now.+ 6e
turned around with his head lowered! and left.
angong -ing lifted his head and asked. )Di %ang is now
heavily poisoned and his wherea#outs are unknown.
Don/t you want to accopany e to search for hi1+
.an Da halted his steps and turned around.
The #ald old an suddenly asked. )Does that Di %ang
has a sword in his hands and is heavily poisoned1+ .an
Da answered delightfully. )(ndeed.+
The #ald old an said. )6e has already #een taken
away #y the Glaorous
,oul of the 6ungry Ghosts Gang. That Glaorous ,oul
,econd 2istress %i Luo had taken hi #eyond the -ass
to seek treatent. (/ afraid that ( was una#le to
escape if not for hi. (t seeed that she has taken a
liking to hi and de&nitely will not let hi suCer.
Therefore you don/t have to worry a#out hi.+
angong -ing sighed in relief #ut he could not help
feeling perple"ed. )( wonder what sort of a woan is
that <Glaorous ,oul/ ,econd 2istress %i Luo1+ .an Da
said! )( will search for Di %ang on y way #eyond the
-ass. Fro what ( think! that ,econd 2istress %i is not a
#ad person. 2oreover unless she has fallen in love with
Di %ang! why will she take hi away in a hurry to seek
treatent1 (f she really fallen in love with Di %ang! then
she will try her #est to save hi. .hat is love that can
split even gold into half1 Love is soething that is as
ysterious as agic! when it coes! it cannot #e fend
oC.+
%e 2anEing felt her heart #eating very fast and her ears
were repeating the last line of .an Da. .hen she lifted
her head! .an Da had gone far. ,o she unwittingly
sighed elancholy while =angong -ing looked very
trou#led.
,uddenly fro afar! .an Da sung. )Too any love will
surely #red sorrows! too any sorrows will surely lead
to love! hope that all the lovers in the world5+
suddenly turned her e for =angong -ing to say
irl &nally walked away holding on to her pride.
T =angong -ing looked at her in idiocy fro her #ack
view. And he too recalled .an Da song. )Too any love
will surely #red sorrows! too any sorrows will surely
lead to love5+ ,uddenly his vision #ecae a #lur and
any iages appeared in front of hi. ,oeties it
was 2ei %in"ue! soeties it was %e 2anEing. After
any days of hunger and e"ertion! the ental #lows
caused #y eotions! the use of too uch vital energies
and the sorrows that was caused #y love5he suddenly
felt as light as cloud and &nally collapsed with a stup
onto the ground.
The #ald old an cried out in surprised. %e 2anEing
who was walking fro afar! the %e 2anEing who was
walking in ever slowing pace when she heard that
startled cry could not help #ut turned her sli #ody
around. .hen she saw that =angong -ing had collapsed
on the ground! even if she had to $y! she would do so.
(n the world! there was no force that could stop her
fro a#andoning hi.
(f a person with a strong internal strength foundation
were to suddenly fall sick! then it would #e a very
serious sickness.
A #ig horse carriage appeared in the isty road as it left
Chang An! past 2t.
Ahongnan and traveling to Iun %ang in great haste.
That #ald old an tightened his hands onto his sack as
he heard a sorrowful! elancholy sighing. 6e shouted
loudly so that his voice would #e heard and not
drowned #y the oving wheels of the carriage. )Little
aiden! do you have silver on you1+ After a while! an
indignant voice was heard. )%es*+
The #ald old an said in a serious tone. )=o atter
where we go! silver is de&nitely a ust have.+ 6e then
rela"ed to sile and close his eyes and to regain his
ental strength.
.hen the horse carriage reached Iun %ang! it was
nightfall. 6e opened his eyes and shouted. )Little
aiden! how uch silver do you have on you1+ An icy
cold voice was heard. )=ot few.+ 8,arcastically9
The #ald old an shouted again. )Let &nd a #ig (nn with
the #est food then.+ The #ald old an pointed at the
sick =angong -ing and asked the inn
assistant to carry hi to the roo. %e 2anEing lowered
her head as she alighted fro the carriage.
SLQ Then he asked her. )Little aiden! take &ve silver
here to pay for the driver.+ The driver was very happy
and #roke into any thanks and appreciation.
.hen the #ald old an took the silver fro %e 2anEing!
he #egan to utter.
)Five silver! &ve silver5+ as he placed it in the hands of
the driver who was still thanking hi profusely. )But
&rst you ust give e a change of three silver thirty
two copper.+ The driver was stunned and gave hi the
change! cursing hi in his heart.
The #ald old an walked proudly inside the (nn and
placed the silvers in front of the shop assistant and told
hi. )Go prepare a #ig accoodation with ad4acent
roos and a ten silver feast.+ The inn assistant thought.
)This an although he looked poor #ut he is generous
with his tips.+ And he thanks hi with all his heart and
shown hi to his accoodation.
After awhile the inn assistant was #ack. 6e asked
happily. )Old aster do you want to have soe wine1+
The #ald old an solenly said. )2any accidents
happen #ecause of wine.
(f ( a drunk! ( will lose y oney and #elongings
anytie. %ou are young and you ust know that oney
is not easy to earn.+ 6e was stunned #ut he kept
praising hi nevertheless.
The #ald old an asked again. )Hust now! where is the
silver ( give you1+
6e forced hiself to sile and said. )(t is still with e.+
The #ald old an said. )Go and change it all to copper
coins and hurry ck.+ e was stunned and alost stood
rooted to the groun d. After awhile! he
he #ald old an looked at the feast on the ta#le a nd
ru##ed his hands.
son. Therefore ( will eat alone.+
here was a cold deeanor sound coing fro the hal l
of the roo.
he #ald old an uttered. )(f ( did not know how r ich is
the =angong ristocracy Faily! no atter how charing
and allu ring you are! ( will never
k! lift the chopsticks and #egan to eat and drink heartily.
e really ate very heartily and there were no lefto vers at
all.
hen the shop assistant returned with a dispirit lo ok
later and placed the pper coins on the ta#le! the #ald
old an counted every single coin and placed
! he placed another two copper
ins down. And he said ost painstaking. )(t is to reward
you.+ he shop assistant was stunned and &nally he coldl
y said. )(t #etter that you S ep it yourself.+ he #ald old
an was very happy as he said. )Fine! &ne. Then ( keep
for
e started to gather all the coins! placed it in hi s sack
and then walked to
hen the shop assistant went to the ain hall! he c ould
not resist telling
this world! there are any y life.+
Lit #y 4ust a lap! %e 2anEing held a #owl of dense
edicine as she gently #lew. This is her own
prescription and she #oiled it herself. Therefore she
ust &rst tasted it herself.
There were all sorts of noise fro outside the door and
the oaning sound of =angong -ing caused her to #e
very confused in her thoughts. ,he e"tended her
shivering hands to the unconscious =angong -ing and
placed the #owl of edicine for hi to drink.
Although she had not known hi for a long tie! the
nu#er of ties that she et hi were even ore
pitiful #ut she had already had a fond feeling for this
young an who seeed to radiate light and war that
never seeed to end. This fondness #ecae
unforgetta#le.
)Friendship is linked together #ut love can happen in an
instant.+ ,he ree#ered a philosopher once told her
that. =ot once #ut any ties did she Euestion and
#elittle this saying. But now! she had understood the
true eaning of that phrase.
,he ree#ered Gu 6ong! Di %ang and that
outstanding young hero <Cloud
Breaker 6and/ Ahuo Bufan. ,he had once shared her
loneliness! her hardships with the on the peak of
6uashan. After any years of utual sharing the sae
loneliness! hardships! she had #egan to understand
their feeling! their resolute! and the price they had to
pay for their <hatred/ and <honor/. Therefore under the
accuulation of a long period of sharing together! she
#egan to feel the foration of friendship that was
#etween the and her.
But the feeling that she had for =angong -ing and her
happened in that instant when they had &rst et. The
attachent and aCection that she had for hi
continued long after she walked away with her 2entor
2istress/s aids! when she returned to the #a#oo hut!
when she carried her longings for her 2entor 2istress
with sorrowful tears! when she go down of 6uashan.
3ver since! she had not stopped thinking a#out
=angong -ing during those days that seeed never to
end! she siply could not forget a#out =angong -ing/s
coposed face and his sharp SL> speech.
,he was una#le to guess what happened in that
#a#oo hut in 6uashan 4ust like she was una#le to
guess what =angong -ing feel a#out her.
Three days had past! for the whole of three days! she
was still trapped in the
confused state of her feelings. After three days that
seeed never to end! her eyes #ecae puCy! her
senses lost. Although the edicine Euantity that she
had to #oil! taste and feed #ecae fewer and fewer
each day #ut her worries and #urden
increased and not decreased #ecause the unconscious
=angong -ing was still unconscious.
,he had already started to loathe the naeless #ald old
an deeply. ,he refused to have anything to do with
this vile old an whether it was in words or looking at
hi. But she could not refused staying with this old
an. ,he had any reasons of her own. ,he had to
take into consideration the views of others! the dignity!
the proper propriety rites of the ties! the gossips! her
natural coyness coupled with her shyness caused her
una#le to dare stay alone with =angong -ing in the
sae roo. Therefore she did not dare to refuse this
wall' this greedy vile old an and stayed in the sae
coon roo.
The ne"t day at noon! =angong -ing had regained
conscious and he slowly regained his oveents. %e
2anEing gently carried hi to sit onto the #ed. This
cold deeanor #eautiful aiden had now #ecoe so
tired! so fragile. =angong -ing did not dare to look at
her! he lowered his head and sighed. ).hen ( a sick! it
ust #e really hard on you.+
%e 2anEing softly laughed and said. )As long5as long
as you recover fro your sickness! no atter what (
have to do! ( will #e happy to do so.+ =angong -ing was
4olted. 6e had never dreaed that she would say such
gentle words. This was so diCerent fro what he had
known. 6e did not know that
in this short three days! a kind of woanly softness that
was in her heart changed the way %e 2anEing regarded
her attitude to life. A type of irresisti#le force that
caused her feeling to $ow out to
=angong -ing unwittingly and she was una#le to
use her cold haughty words and attitude on hi as a
pretense anyore. =angong -ing could not help #ut
looked at her and saw that her face was $ustered lightly
with red #ut it could not hide the tiredness and fragile of
her look. 6e suddenly thought of a poe as he lowered
his head and watched her leave the roo. 6e felt a
con$ict in his heart fro the any eotions. 6e tried to
control his feeling #ut failed isera#ly.
,uddenly fro the dinning roo! was the laughing
sound of that #ald old an. )(s your sickness #etter
now1+ SLB angong -ing replied. )Thanks for the concern
of ol d sir! (5+ The #ald old an laughed. )(f ( were you!
( would surely fall sick for a few days ore.+ =angong
-ing was startled.
6e added. )(f it isn/t for your serious sickness! how
would that #a#y girl allows e to stay here! eat and
drink heartily1 (f it weren/t for your serious sickness!
how would that #a#y girl show her aCections for you1 (f
you are sick for a few days! ( can eat a few ore days
and you can en4oy soe #lissful and war oents.
This is a 4oyous thing so why are you not happy1+
Although he looked hateful #ut what he said was so
sharp and direct.
%e 2anEing #owed her head and her face $ustered with
red. ,he #ecae shy and coy #ecause it hit her in her
innerost heart.
angong -ing forced hiself to sile as he said. )( f old
sir! if you are free! you can travel with us5+ Because he
suddenly reali;ed that he could not travel together with
%e 2anEing or he would surely #e una#le to control his
feelings. 6e Euickly added. ).hen y illness is over! (
will accopany old sir to eat and drink heartily. This! (
can still aCord to pay.+ The #ald old an laughed.
)2arvelous! arvelous5+ ,uddenly he ceased his
laughter and said solenly. )3ven though the two of
you invite e #ut ( will never feel appreciated or
grateful. This is #ecause the two of you have a hidden
intention for e to accopany you. As for e5haha* (
only get to eat and drink heartily.+ Those few words hit
right on the ark in =angong -ing and %e 2anEing
innerost hearts.
angong -ing sighed and said. )(f old sir! you have any
needs! ( can render you with soe assistance5+ The
#ald old an laughed for awhile #efore he said
solenly. )Do ( look like soe one that need pity fro
others1+ angong -ing said. )( can ask the shop
assistants t o get a few good clothing for old sir.+ The
#ald old an shook with #oth his hands and solenly
e"claied. )%ou and ( have no feuds with one another!
why then are you trying to har e1+ angong -ing was
shocked and asked. )6ar5you1+ The #ald old an got
up and walked to =angong -ing! pointed to his ro#e that
did not look like ro#e! clothing that is not clothing and
said. )CanUt you tell how convenient and coforta#le is
y clothing1 =e"t he pointed to his sooth head that
was #ald and said. )Do you know why ( #ecoe a #ald
head1 ( spend a lot of eCorts and #lood to #e a #ald.
=ow ( don/t have to cut y hair! don/t have to wash y
head! don/t have to tie y hair. Do you know how uch
eCorts and SLF
#lood for e to research this eNcient and not wasteful
ethod to save y tie and oney1 =ow that you
want to give e clothing* (f ( use your clothing! ( will
have to worry for that clothing all the tie and will
surely waste a lot of y tie that should #e use on
earning oney. ,o you are haring e.+ =angong -ing
and %e 2anEing looked at one another in astonishent
for they had never heard of such logic in their entire
life. Therefore for soetie! they were una#le to
answer hi.
The #ald old an angrily hued and returned to the
ta#le to eat. As he was eating! he was asking. )(f the
#oth of you want e to accopany you! please do not
ever ention this atter ever again. 6ai;! hai;* (f it
isn/t for the fact that your riches are indeed worthy of
y respect! or else ( would have left already.+ %e
2anEing secretly hued and turned her head while
=angong -ing sighed deeply and asked. )(s riches really
so iportant1+ The #ald old an sighed and said. )3ven
if ( use a thousand phrases and words! ( can never
e"plain the iportance of riches to a rich an like you.
But after you have undergo a tri#ulation! then without a
need for e to e"plain! you will know the iportance of
riches.+ angong -ing suddenly paused to ponder. )( wish
( c an have a taste of ing poor. But how diNcult is it for
e to #e po or.+ 6e laughed when he thought of that.
The #ald old an in all his seriousness asked. ).hat (
say is all true. .hy are you laughing1+ angong -ing
slowly said. )( a laughing #ecause ( did not know old
sir/s nae yet.+ The #ald old an said. )=ae is not
iportant. %ou can siple call e
:ian Chi 8One that is o#sessed with oney9.
angong -ing siled. ):ian Chi5:ian Chi5+ ,uddenly
he #ecae serious. )Hust now ( was laughing not
#ecause of this reason. Old sir! you5+ The #ald old an
<:ian Chi/ said. )The thoughts that are inside a an
heart! no one have a right to ask and no right to guess.
.hat you are thinking doesn/t concern e. To e! their
words and actions are suNcient. 3ven if they hate e in
their heart! ( don/t care. (f ( a always thinking very
hard of what others are thinking a#out e! then won/t (
#ecoe a ad an1+ This word whipped =angong -ing
hard into his ost innerost heart. 6e lowered his head
and was silence for a long tie.
By then :ian Chi had &nished eating as he got up! he
turned and looked at
%e 2anEing and said in a onotone. )2aiden! ( advise
you not to #other a#out others think in their hearts then
your trou#les will #e lessen a lot.+ %e 2anEing #owed
her head in deep thoughts. .hen she lift her head! the
SLG #ald old an had already gone to the courtyard.
,uddenly there appeared several en with sa#res and
another strong an with a red $ag carrying a wooden
chest and they walked into the another courtyard.
There were all alert and tense. The last an of their
group looked at :ian
Chi carefully #efore he closed the door to the courtyard.
:ian Chi eyes glow as he siled. )The 0ed Flag 3scort
Agency! the 0ed
Flag 3scort Agency5+
=angong -ing was in so#er thoughts for a long tie
#efore he walked into his roo.
:ian Chi #egan to utter. )After eating! one ust sleep.
Alas! alas5+
Therefore he walked to his roo too and closed the
door tightly.
%e 2anEing lifted her head and looked at the door of
=angong -ing/s roo and looked at the #ald old an
too. ,he suddenly sighed and slowly walked into the
courtyard5 The sounds thin down and the lights #egan
to di #ut %e 2anEing did not know how long had she
#een standing. ,he only heard the dong of the
watchen5First watch! second watch and soon it was
the third watch*
%e 2anEing looked alone at the epty sky for a long
tie. ,he aspersed for a long tie in her heart and
asked why she had #een forgotten. ,he hated herself
for falling for a an whose heart #elongs to another.
.hy1
,uddenly fro the #ack of the roof! there was a soft
laughter. A an whispered. ).ho are you forlorn for1+
%e 2anEing furrowed and her sli #ody rose up and she
asked in a low voice. ).ho1+ By now her sli #ody had
landed on the rooftop and saw a an running in the
darkness and ocking. ).ho are you forlorn for1+ This
an was very fast which startled %e 2anEing. 6is
ocking struck hard into her soul as she said in a low
voice. ),tand where you are*+ ,he turned around and
noticed that the light in his roo had not vanished yet.
That lonely roo looked e"actly like she was.
Facing the vast rooftop! she felt very angry #ecause she
was una#le to vent it
out. ,he e"pended all her #est eCorts to search for that
stranger. ,he did not know why she wanted co#ed the
area in a frantic search! was it for the stranger or the
anger inside her that needed to #e vent.
=angong -ing did not know that %e 2anEing was in the
courtyard.
Although he tried to ediate #ut his ind was in a state
of confusion. 6e did not SLR know that %e 2anEing was
now on the rooftop.
After soe tie he anaged to cal hiself down.
,lowly his ind coes peaceful and cast hi into a
#lank5 fter a long tie! he suddenly heard a voice fro
t he courtyard and he was
he roof. 6is swiftness
=angong -ing was startled and opened the window and
suddenly he saw %e
2anEing with her long hair in a ess! the elancholy %e
2anEing looking idiocy outside his window.
At this oent when their eyes looked at one another!
there was a spark. (n his heart cae a wave of ripples
and he did not know if he should avoid her alluring
watery eyes.
%e 2anEing sighed in her heart #ut asked. )%ou have not
sleep yet1+ angong -ing shook his head and suddenly
asked. )2a iden %e! did you see soeone1+ %e 2anEing
said. )3arlier! ( saw a an in night clothing when ( a in
the courtyard. ( try to follow hi #ut ( did not anage
to*+ angong -ing was startled and his eyes widened.
)3v en with 2aiden %e/s swiftness oveent skill! you
are still una#le to catch up with hi*+ %e 2anEing
$ustered and #owed her head. )( also do not know that
in this
is even strange a#out this an is that ( don/t know if he
is a #ad or good guy! an eney or a friend! why did he
coe here1 (t is indeed very pu;;ling.+ angong -ing was
wondering as well and slowly said. )6e shouldn/t have
any #ad intention or else why did he not attack1+
Although he had say so 4ust to cofort her #ut he was
secretly sighing. 6e knew that at this oent! his
eneies in the Fraternity far e"ceed his friends.
Because of her! #ecause of such a heartless cold #lood
aiden! why did he have to sacri&ce so uch1* There
were so any powerful eneies around to face. 6ow
could he face and e"plain his feeling1
As the two of the faced one another #ut there were no
words! =angong
-ing sighed. )The cold wind is strong tonight! 2aiden %e
you should coe in*+
Although his words contain only a slight concern #ut
that was enough to ake %e 2anEing very delight.
,he walked into the dining roo with a alluring sile
while =angong -ing welcoed her inside. 6e lit a lap
and #oth of the sat inside #ut none of the dared to
look into one another directly.
,uddenly the #ald old an walked into the dining hall in
a sleepy anner.
6e laughed. )Alas #oth of you are such roantic staying
overnight 4ust to chat! SLL haha5young people.+ Hust
then the shop assistant approached and said. )%ou
guests are awake so early*+ As he poured the tea! he
asked. )-lease forgive e for asking #ut the eal and
roo fees are due5+ .hen the #ald old an <:ian Chi/
had heard those last words! he suddenly turned around
and walked into his roo and closed the door.
angong -ing siled. )(t alright. %ou 4ust have to tell e
the accounts.+ The shop assistant siled #roadly. )=ot
uch not uch. Although that old sir have the lion
share #ecause of his feasting! it is only ninety7three
silver and seven copper coins.+ his was indeed not a
sall aount #ut in =angong - ing/s eyes! it was like
silver on hi so he turned his
r the lodging &rst.+ As he was #orn fro a wealthy
faily! he thought very lightly a#out oney. Therefore
he can
ly #ring silver.+
he knew =angong -ing/s #ackground therefore she did
not ind at all. =angong -ing was slightly startled and
he saw that the shop assistant was now staring at hi
without a single trace of sile.
=angong -ing suddenly reali;ed that he had given
everything that was valua#le on hi to others therefore
he cally said. )Go fetch a #rush and ink for e! ( will
write a (.O.D and you can instantly get the silver.+ The
shop assistant looked ost unwilling and 4ust when he
was a#out to turn his #ack! the #ald old an opened
the door a little and said loudly to hi. ).hat are you
afraid of1 Do you know who this aster is1 =ot to
ention one hundred silver! even a few tens of
thousands of silver! if he is willing to write on that (OD!
you can get it instantly.+ The shop assistant looked
Euestioning at =angong -ing.
The #ald old an <:ian Chi/ laughed. )Let e tell you!
he is the %oung aster of the =angong Aristocracy
Faily*+ The shop assistant turned ashen and =angong
-ing thought. )These people are atypical. .hen they
heard that5+ The shop assistant suddenly laughed and
his thoughts were interrupted. 6e coldly said. )Although
( have seen any people who cheat for their food and
drink
#ut ( have never saw anyone that as vile! stupid as your
group. To think that you can think of this5+ %e 2anEing
opened her apricot eyes and said sternly. ).hat did you
say1+
The shop assistant unwittingly took a step #ack #ut his
ocking face reained. )%ou don/t even know that all
the #usinesses that #elonged to the SLM =angong
Aristocracy Faily for hundreds of iles have #een sold
three days ago to others. And the workers under the
=angong Aristocracy Faily have all #een dispersed.
And you even dare to ipersonate as the young aster
of the =angong Aristocracy Faily! heng! heng* (f you
don/t pay out #y today! heng! heng..+ As he looked
angrily at the.
=angong -ing had #een shocked #eyond words and he
was now on the ground while %e 2anEing looked lost
and did not know what to do.
.hat a sudden change of events! it happened so
suddenly. .hy did the
=angong Aristocracy which had wealth that could rival a
kingdo suddenly sold all its #usinesses1
The reasons were #eyond understanding*
3ven the #ald old an who was standing #y the side of
the door was stunned.
(t was the ost e"treely e#arrassing oent of
=angong -ing life. Hust then there was a cootion
outside.
2any terri&ed cries were heard. )Oh dear5Oh dear5+
3ven the shop assistant was startled #y it and turned to
look.
=angong -ing suddenly ree#ered the incident last
night and %e 2anEing ree#ered the strange an
that she had saw. )(s it #ecause there occurred urders
last night1+ .ithout thinking! =angong -ing oved into
the courtyard! followed #y %e
2anEing. But no one noticed the oveent of that #ald
old an <:ian Chi/.
There were a lot of cootion and people in the
courtyard. )?ery strange! very strange. Last tie we did
not hear anything.+ ,oe say. ).hat is ore strange is
that it happened to even the renowned
0ed Flag 3scort Agency. ( wonder who is the
e"traordinary people that coit this crie.+ =angong
-ing swept his eyes around and he saw #lood all over! it
really horri#le. Hust as =angong -ing was a#out to rush
inside! a an stopped hi and said. )(t is for#idden at
the oent to enter5+ Before he could &nish! =angong
-ing had pushed hi away and the an alost fall.
One ust know that =angong -ing had #een stricken
with an illness and his strength had not recovered yet.
But in his anger and surprise! he had e"erted all his
ight therefore even though he feels regretful for his
action #ut he did not hesitate to push opened the door
and witnessed with such appalling at the corpses that
were all over the place*
SMT
Chapter Twelve
Astonishing changes to the =angong Aristocracy Faily
Those people had all died diCerently #ut the reason for
their deaths were all the sae O They were pieced #y
their own red $ag in the chest and lost their lives
instantly. ,oe of the did not even
=angong -ing stood at the entrance in shock for awhile.
%e 2anEing was looking e"treely pale. The guard that
was pushed aside looked at the #ut did not dare to
open his outh.
Those en were all &ghters under ,ia Ahongtian/s
0ed Flag 3scort
Agency and his &ghters were all faous &ghters in the
Fraternity. =ot only were their artial a#ilities high #ut
their keen sense of alertness were e"traordinary.
The reason why ,ia Ahongtian 0ed Flag 3scort Agency
could #e so renowned throughout the entire fraternity
uch was owned to these &ghters who were uch
feared.
But now! those uch feared &ghters were all killed in
this very sall
Iunyang City! this very sall (nn and they all died so
terri#ly! so horri#le and in a state of fright. This was
really un#elieva#le*
.ho had the courage to ro# the 0ed Flag 3scort
Agency1 .ho had the artial skill to cause all these
e"pert &ghters to die even #efore they could even
attack1 (t was siply not possi#le to #e accoplished
#y the power of a huan a#ility and ore like the act of
the devil*
=angong -ing lowered his #ody and e"ained the #ody
that was closest to hi and was startled. 6e had
discovered that the #ody was still war. 6e e"ained
this an various accupoint channels and found no trace
of poisoning or signs of #eing io#ili;ation. Then how
could so any people have died1 6ow could so any
people #e present! yet none could retaliate*
,uddenly there was a sound fro the #ody and
=angong -ing was startled and happy. 6e softly said.
)Friend* 6old on tight*+ The wounded an asked.
).ho15.ho are you1+ angong -ing said. )( a
=angong -ing. ( have ties with your 3scort Agency! (
hope that you will say out the killer5+ Before he could
&nish! the wounded an turned ashen with his face
siling and uttering. )=angong -ing5=angong5
&n..ish5&nish5+ angong -ing was surprised and asked.
)Finish* .hat &nish1+ But the wounded an could only
look on idiocy as he repeated the sae utterings.
)Finish5&n5+
SMQ
Then his #ody stuped and he could forever not speak.
=angong -ing sighed and looked around and saw that
the wooden chest had en taken away #y soeone.
)0o##ery.+ 6e thought.
6e tried to &gure out the eaning fro the an/s last
words. Did it have soething to do with the =angong
Aristocracy Faily1 ,uddenly he grew chilled when he
thought of that.
%e 2anEing walked #ehind hi and with a solen look!
she uttered.
)=angong5&nish5+ ,uddenly she lifted her eyes and
softly asked. )Does this 0ed Flag 3scort often escort
goods and riches for your faily1+ angong -ing nodded.
)That is right.+ %e 2anEing replied. )Then this tie!
they could #e possi#ly escorting for your faily too.
Therefore when he was ro##ed! he felt guilty and heart
wrenching! that is why he said those words.+ =angong
-ing thought it over and sighed deeply. 6e was very
downcast.
%e 2anEing asked. ).hat are you sighing for1 Although
the =angong
Aristocracy Faily had #een ro##ed #ut the aount
stolen is like a drop in the ocean! therefore what does it
atter.+ Although her words contained soe satire #ut
she had said so unintentionally and with all sincerely
and frankness. =o atter how vile and sharp words
were! if it coe fro the outh of a person with good
intention and frankness! it sounded diCerent to the ears
of the listener.
angong -ing sighed. )6ow will ( sigh for that.+ 6e
forced hiself to sile and added. ),oe things are
actually very siple and o#vious #ut ( have to use the
ost cople" reasoning to solve it! a ( stupid1+ %e
2anEing siled alluring. At this oent! there was a
sound of a #ark.
The #ark was way a#ove that of a noral dog.
,uddenly a large &erce golden dog strolled hurriedly
toward the. And a an in #lack was holding it with a
thin chain.
One voice was heard. )=ever to e"pect that the Iihe
ost faous consta#le <Hin Iian 0u/ will #e in Iunyang.
,ince he is here! this case will pro#a#ly #e solved.+ The
an in #lack looked at =angong -ing and %e 2anEing
#efore he furrowed and turned his head around.
)-roprietor Lin! how can you allow 4ust any#ody to enter
even #efore ( have reached the scene*+ 6e coldly
hued and sunk his face.
%e 2anEing thought that this dog looked strange and
special! therefore she could not help reaching her hand
to ru# it. But #efore she could do so! the &erce dog
#arked aloud.
The #lack an countenance changed and he shouted
aloud. )The aiden SMS sides it. 6urry away* Do you
not value your life1 + %e 2anEing raised her eye#rows
only to feel =angong -ing tagged her on her sleeves.
Before she could open her sarcastic angry words! she
swallowed it and saw the an in #lack #lending down
and patted the dog and saying. )Don/t #e angry! don/t
#e angry. They will not dare to touch you anyore.+ And
the dog #arked two ties in a low voice.
The an in #lack got up and thundered. ).ho are the
two of you1 .hy are you still standing here1+ %e
2anEing coldly said! ).hat does it have to do with you
if ( a standing here1+ The an in #lack laughed coldly.
).hat an ignorant girl. Do you know who
( a1 %ou dare to interfere with y oNcial task1+
%e 2anEing coldly used. )6ow will ( not know who you
are. =o atter how ( look at it! you are #ut a slave to
that little dog.+ 6er voice was crystal clear and the
crowd that was at the entrance turned ashen and was
secretly worrying for her.
This &erce dog was called <Hin Iian/. =ot only was it
strong #ut &erce. The average pugilists would &nd it
very diNcult to fend it oC if it rushed at the. And its
sense of sell was very sharp and e"traordinary. =o
atter how hoicide a case was! as long as it reached
in tie! 4ust a sniC! it could track the criinals to their
hiding place.
And he solved any cases and #ecae the faous
consta#le in the entire consta#ulary #ecause of the dog.
Although his nick was <Hin Iian 0u/ 80u eans slave9. 6e
really hates others to ention a#out it. =ow that %e
2anEing had unwittingly used such a sharp tone to
pierce his inner ost and caused a heart aching feeling
therefore he had turned ashen to green. 6e shouted.
)2en* Arrest this artful girl*+ %e 2anEing coldly laughed
for a few ties looking in the heaven. )Dog
should #e a slave of a 2an! not a 2an #ecoe a slave
of the Dog5hehe! hehe.+
,uddenly she lifted her right hand and she looked at the
other four consta#les with chains and rankles! her cold
deeanor piercing the all of the. )(f any one of
the dare to ove one step in front! ( will iediately
kill you with y hand.+ <Hin Iian 0u/ asked. )0eally1+ As
he slowly loosened his grip on the chains5 3ven he
could &nish! =angong -ing was in front of %e 2anEing
and said.
)-lease wait*+ Hin Iian 0u looked at this an! who had a
no#le look. Therefore he tightened his grip on the chain
again. 6e was a#out to loosen the chain and set the
golden dog upon the artful aiden. ).ho are you1 Are
you with this girl5+ SM> angong -ing siled and added.
)( have long heard o f your fae in the consta#ulary. ,o
how can you not discern #etween good and #ad1+ Hin
Iian 0u e"claied. )6ow will a crie scene have good
people*+ angong -ing sunk his countenance and said.
)Then C onsta#le Hin! so you have already decided that (
a the asterind or the accoplices1 That ( a
guilty and you are here speci&cally to arrest e1+ Hin
Iian 0u cast his eyes around and saw the crowd who
was eagerly trying to know what he would say. 6e coldly
hued and said. )Although ( cannot decide now #ut
very soon! we will know the truth.+ 6e patted the
golden dog and said. )Hin Laoer 80eferring to the dog
which he address as his ,econd #rother9! ( have to
#other you again.+ The golden dog suddenly rushed
forth and stopped in front of =angong -ing and %e
2anEing. (t #egan to sniC their shoes and then ran
around the place several ties.
Hin Iian 0u asked. )Lao3r! have you found anything yet1
Lao3r! have you5+ %e 2anEing who was glancing the
sky! coldly laughed for awhile.
Then the golden dog stopped awhile then turned toward
the outside of the door.
Hin Iian 0u was relief as he proudly looked at =angong
-ing and %e
2anEing! then he solenly said. )Brothers! do not let
the go.+ And he followed the dog and the crowd
oved aside for hi.
angong -ing softly said. )(f he can really &nd th e real
culprit! then ( ust really #e thankful to hi.+ %e
2anEing said. )Let us follow.+
The four consta#les with the shackles asked. ).here
are you going1+
%e 2anEing turned her sli #ody around and gently
reached forth her hand.
There were a series of ding dang sound as the shackles
that were in their hands fell onto the ground.
The four of the had never seen such startling artial
arts #efore! therefore they were stunned and 4ust
watched with open eyes as =angong -ing and %e
2anEing went out of the door. =o one dared to ove.
The golden dog had now reached the courtyard.
,uddenly it 4uped over a sall wall and without
hesitating! Hin Iian 0u followed as well. Then it #egan to
howl aloud at the door in the courtyard.
Hin Iian 0u turned his head and thundered. ).ho are
the people that stay in this courtyard1+ =angong -ing
and %e 2anEing had 4ust reached when do;ens of eyes
looked at the.
SMB
Hin Iian 0u shouted. ),o you are the ones that are
staying here*+
%e 2anEing said. )Does it atter if ( stay here1+
Hin Iian 0u said. )Then you ust #e ro##ers and the
killers*+
3veryone was startled and oved #ack three steps and
did not dare to stand #eside the.
angong -ing asked. )Are you willing to #e responsi #le
for your actions1+ Hin Iian 0u replied. )2ore than ten
years ago! ( have solved so any cases and is never
wrong. ( advise the two of you to surrender Euietly.+
,uddenly =angong -ing ree#ered the greedy and
ysterious old an <:ian Chi/ and his e"pression
changed. .ithout a word! he ran to the door and
pushed it opened and found out that was epty and
there was no sight of the old an*
Hin Iian 0u laughed. )Although your accoplice had
already slipped away
wherea#outs. Or unless the #oth of you want to resist
arrest1+ And the chains in his hands #ecae a silver
spear*
angong -ing said. )%ou have not investigate and wa nt
to5+ Hin Iian 0u replied. )The #est evidence is y
golden dog/s nose. .hat there to investigate1+ 6e
whipped his chain at =angong -ing. %e 2anEing
worrying that =angong
-ing had not recovered fro his illness yet! gave a soft
grasp as she stepped in front of =angong -ing at the
sae tie Hin Iian 0u released the golden dog.
The golden dog although it looked #ulky #ut when it
rushed forth! it was without a sound! there was no
denial that it ranked as a top swiftness oveent
e"pert* And it rushed for %e 2anEing/s neck*
3veryone was startled for they were a#out to witness
such a #eautiful aiden losing her life in that instant.
%e 2anEing inclined her sli #ody and de"terously
dodged three feet away.
This swiftness skill of hers was alost very close to the
ost profound of all the swiftness oveent types <The
2oveent Trans&guration/. But she did not e"pected
that the golden dog could ove in a ;ip ;ap and
attacked very fast uch like a an with two swords in
his hands.
%e 2anEing secretly thought. )=o wonder this golden
dog can #ecoe faous! its swiftness oveent is
really de"terous.+ ,he had no intention to hurt this
golden dog in her heart as she found this golden dog
ore and ore adora#le. ,o she lifted her left hand and
patted the golden dog lightning speed on its head and
softly grasped. )Go #ack*+ On the other hand! although
=angong -ing was still aWicted #y his illness #ut to deal
with Hin Iian 0u! was still enough. 6e used a very
ingenious oveent skill to evade all of Hin Iian 0u
attacks O 6is silver chain spear although swift was SMF
una#le to touch hi.
The crowd was taken a#ack and there was a low
uttering aong the.
)These two young an and woan look like they really
the accoplices of this case. Or else why will they have
such astonishing artial a#ilities1+ But when the golden
dog <Hin Iian/ once again rushed at %e 2anEing for the
second tie! they could help #ut oaned out in fright.
%e 2anEing softly grasped. )Beast*+ ,he turned her
#ody and this tie she used four folds of her vital
strength. But this tie! the golden dog actually dodged
her attack and it seeed that unless it #it her! it would
never give up.
,uddenly there were the sounds of #oots coing fro
#ehind as ore than
ten consta#les had arrived. They were all $ashing
sa#res. =angong -ing looked rple"ed and he 4ust
anaged to dodge the <The poi sonous snake seeking
=est/ stance #y Hin Iian 0u. )(f you still do not stop it
and investigate properly! don/t #lae5+ Before he
could &nish! a voice thundered. ),top it*+
This voice was thunderous and everyone was startled
#y it. A spear with a red $ag #anner $ew fro a#ove
and #uried itself onto the ground in the idst of
=angong -ing! Hin Iian 0u! %e 2anEing and the golden
dog. The spear seeed to pierce through the ground
seeingly like it was coposed of ud! and it pierced
three feet deep into the ground*
The sae voice thundered. )Consta#le Hin! have you
found the killers yet1+
.hen he had said the last word of the sentence! an old
an with silver hair dressed in #eautiful clothing
appeared fro the crowd.
Hin Iian 0u was full of delight on his face as he said.
)Old 3scort Chief is here! very good! very good5+ he
turned around and pointed. )The killers are over there*+
The old an suddenly #ecae very angry and solenly
said. )6e is the killer1+ Hin Iian 0u replied. )That is right.
But other than this young an and woan! there is yet
another accoplice5+ ,uddenly the old an
thundered. ),hut up*+
Hin Iian 0u was startled and he took three steps #ack.
The old an waved at angong -ing and laughed
apologetically. )( have co e late and caused nephew to
suCer indignantly.+ angong -ing siled and said. )(
really never e"pec t grand uncle to #e here5+ The old
an gripped his ars and turned his head. )Consta#le
Hin! please coe here.+ Hin Iian 0u was very startled
and walked slowly over sheepishly. 3ven his SMG chain
looked like a dead snake now.
)%ou say that the killer is hi1+ The old an asked.
The haughty faous Consta#le Hin Iian 0u was now
speechless as the old an cowed hi.
The old an said solenly. )(f you handle your previous
cases like this too! then ( really need to start worrying.+
Hin Iian 0u glanced over at his golden dog. 3ven the
golden dog after the old an had coe #ecae like a
puppy and very gentle.
Hin Iian 0u said. )Hunior dare not #elieve too #ut the
truth is5+
The old an sarcastically laughed. )The truth1 Then do
you know who he is1 6e is the young aster of the
=angong Aristocracy Faily and disciple of the nu#er
one ost renowned an <The (ortal Divine Dragon/!
=angong -ing*+ Hin Iian 0u was stunned and he looked
at =angong -ing with startled eyes.
angong -ing siled. )Actually this is5+ Before =angong
-ing had &nished! a pro4ectile $ew fro the crowd.
=angong -ing dodged it.
The old an shouted and raised his hands and rushed
into the direction of where that pro4ectile had #een
thrown. %e 2anEing without a word $ew into the crowd.
Coincidentally! #oth the old an and her reached the
e"act spot at the sae tie.
But there were people everywhere. They cast their eyes
and saw that everyone was startled and so how could
they discern who was the secret attacker*
Both of the raised their eye#rows to think.
%e 2anEing siled gently and asked. )3lder! are you
Old 6ero ,ia of the
0ed Flag 3scort Agency1+
,ia Ahongtian replied. )That is right.+ 6e looked up
and down at her and added. )2aiden! are you the
renowned <-eacock Concu#ine/1+ %e 2anEing shook her
head.
,uddenly a an with long sleeves pointed to a
direction. )6e is gone5+ 6e said in a startled voice.
)Hust now ( saw hi shoot the secret pro4ectile #ut ( did
not dare to say. But5+ ,ia Ahongtian and %e 2anEing
did not wait for hi to &nish and iediately $ew
towards the direction that he was pointing.
This an with the long sleeves siled cunningly and he
was a#out to disappear fro the crowd when =angong
-ing #locked hi and coldly said.
)Friend! where do you think you are going1+ The an
with the long sleeves was startled.
angong -ing said. )%ou and ( have no vendetta and we
do not know one another. .hy did you want to hurt e
using secret pro4ectiles1+ 6e slowly opened SMR his
hands and the pro4ectile was in his hands. ).hat a
vicious secret pro4ectile. (f there is no strong vendetta!
why did you use it1+ The an in long sleeves turned
ashen. ).hat are you saying1 (5don/t know anything.+
,uddenly he surprised with an attack on =angong -ing
who 4ust coldly used. Before he could attack with
ore strokes! he was startled fro #ehind and turned
his head and saw ,ia Ahongtian looking at hi and
shouting. )Despica#le
he was lifted up and thrown
hi upward.
angong -ing sighed and thought. )This old an is a
lready so old and yet
he is still so hot teper. (f he accidentally thrown the
an to his death! then how will we going to &nd out
ore on his origin.+ 6e had 4ust recovered fro a
serious illness! although he wanted to save hi #ut he
had no strength to do so.
(n that instant! another person $ashed #y and was like
lightning and following the direction of ,ia
Ahongtian/s thrown! had sped past and gently caught
the an who was a#out to knock against a wall and she
$uttered down. ,ia Ahongtian asked. )2aiden! what a
#eautiful swiftness oveent skill*
Are you a prot@g@ of 2istress of ,hi Ahu! the Fairy
Danfeng1+
%e 2anEing siled and siled and said. )3lder! you
have very sharp eyes.
Hunior is %e 2anEing! ( a indeed a prot@g@ of the Fairy
Danfeng.+
,ia Ahongtian laughed errily and said. )2aiden!
your swiftness grace is like the phoeni" that is dancing
across the nine heavens. Other than the Fairy Danfeng!
who will produce such a disciple1 The young people that
is continuous appearing in the Fraternity really cause
e uch 4oy.+ %e 2anEing gently placed the an who
looked very solen #ut was #reathing #reathlessly! in
front of ,ia Ahongtian.
angong -ing asked. )Friend! what is the reason tha t
cause you to assassinate e1 As long as you are willing
to say! ( will never put you in any diNcult position.+ The
an with the long sleeves sighed for a few ties and
swept his eyes
around. ,uddenly there was a startled e"pression on his
face and he #it his teeth and refused to say anything.
Hin Iian 0u walked over and said. )( have a ethod to
ake others talk. ( wonder if everyone will #e willing to
e to try1
,ia Ahongtian hued and said. )This person ay
not necessary have anything to do with this case. %ou
can #e rest assured. Although there are any ro##ers
and stupid people around #ut there will never #e
anyone who is so stupid so as to stay #ehind after they
coit such a #ig case. 2oreover5heng heng! even
without Consta#le Hin help! ( have y own way to ake
hi talk.+ SML Hin Iian 0u was startled and he felt
$ustered. 6e turned around and shouted. ).ho ask all
of you here to 4ust watch1+ The rest of the consta#les
iediately dispersed to do their tasks.
,ia Ahongtian coldly laughed awhile and then
e"tended his hands like a wind and caught the an
&rly on his shoulders and solenly said. ).ho orders
are you following! say it truthfully now.+ Before he had
&nished! the an had already #roke into a cold sweat
#ut he was still #iting his teeth and refusing to say a
word ore. ,ia Ahongtian furrowed his eye#rows and
tightened his hands. The an screaed out in pain.
angong -ing looked at the an and said. ),ince he
refuses to say and ( a well! let it #e then.+ ,ia
Ahongtian said. )=ephew! you ay not know it yet.
There are great dangers facing the =angong Aristocracy
Faily now. ,ince this person had coe to assassinate
you! there ust #e a great ploy #ehind. 6ow can we let
it #e1+ angong -ing e"pression changed as he asked.
).hat great dangers1+ ,ia Ahongtian sighed and his
words seeed heavy. )(t is very hard to e"plain in short
notice. (t is a good thing that =ephew you are on your
way #ack hoe5Alas. By then! you will know naturally.+
=angong -ing was ignorant of what had happened to
his faily. 6e lowered his head and was lost in
thoughts. ,uddenly he noticed that there was a white
shroud of ist on the ground and was slowly lifting up.
6e was 4olted and he shouted all of a sudden. )The ist
is poisonous! everyone run*+ ,ia Ahongtian was
startled as he loosened his grip for awhile and the
sei;ed an took the opportunity to uster all his
strength to run away.
,ia Ahongtian ran after hi shouting. ).here are you
running1+ angong -ing said in a hurry. )Let us hurry and
lea ve this courtyard or else the worse could happen.+
%e 2anEing e"tended her hands to hold his shoulder
and gently lifted the up to the roof. ,he cast her eyes
around and saw that the an they had caught earlier
had now disappeared into the crowd during the state of
confusion. ,ia Ahongtian was in the crowd like a &sh!
trying to sei;e the an. Hin
Iian 0u pulled his chain #ack #ut that &erce golden dog
refused to o#ey and was following #ehind ,ia
Ahongtian.
%e 2anEing softly said. )%ou stay here. ( going to lend a
hand to Old Chief
,ia.+ angong -ing sighed. )There is no need to. (
alread y know of his #ackground. ( did not e"pect that
those group of people can have such e"tensive
in$uences in such a short tie.+
SMM
%e 2anEing asked #lankly. ).hat people1+
,he suddenly saw =angong -ing turned ashen and
grasped. )Oh no*+ 6e tried to leap #ut he could not
uster enough vital strength and he alost fall5 %e
2anEing held his shoulder 4ust in tie and asked.
).here are you going1 Alas* .hy is there always soe
things that you always refuse to tell e1+ angong -ing
sighed. )( really don/t know what happ ening and (
cannot even guess the reasons. But5alas! how ( wish (
could sprout a pair of wings and $y hoe
iediately5+ 6e had an oinous feeling a#out his
faily. Therefore his worries increased.
%e 2anEing elancholy sighed. )Do you want to return
hoe1+ angong -ing said. )%ou5you5+ %e 2anEing
watery eyes #egan to shine as she asked. )Do you want
e to accopany you1+ =angong -ing nodded Euietly!
his head was in a whirl. Besides his secret worries! it
was also #urdened with the atters of the hearts.
%e 2anEing delightfully e"claied. )Then! let us hurry.+
,he pulled
=angong -ing and lifted hi with her hand as they
traverse away fro this place.
As long as =angong -ing was with her! other atters!
she would not place it to heart. This coes fro a girl/s
heart as well ost of the girls in this world. They always
had a place in their hearts to accoodate love and
other things they could well cast aside.
,ia Ahongtian clenched his &sts tightly. 6e was furious
#ecause he actually let a 4unior pugilist escaped fro
his own hands. 6e was feeling frustrated! surprised
when Hin Iian 0u appeared #esides hi.
The golden dog was standing #esides ,ia Ahongtian
like a puppy.
6e patted the dog on its head and said. )The Fraternity
is &lled with dangers.
Consta#le Hin! don/t want you to retire1+
Hin Iian 0u lowered his head and said. )Hunior (!5+
,ia Ahongtian said. )This dog! you should send it
hoe now5+
Hin Iian 0u said. )Hin Iian has followed e for ore than
ten years!
(5really5+
,ia Ahongtian sighed. )3veryone has to part one day!
oreover5%ou should know that its owner needs it
ore than you now.+ 6e felt his heart growing ournful!
his heroic spirit and his vital energies had vanished in
this strange ist.
Hin Iian 0u was stunned for awhile till he saw &ve
people approaching in the distant fro the ist. A
lovely laughter was heard. ),enior ,ia! do you still
recogni;e e1+ >TT ,ia Ahongtian glanced over and
saw a #eautiful woan with green gown! her #eautiful
eyes and siles looking happily at hi. )2y eyes are
still good so how will ( not recogni;e you alas5
2arvelous! arvelous. 3ven ,hi Chen is here.
.here is Long Fei1 .here did he go1+
The woan was indeed Guo %u"ia. ,he ceased her
siles and softly sighed.
)(5( have searched everywhere for hi #ut5Alas. (t is
really all y fault. 2ay#e ( did soething that cause
hi to #e upset with e or else5Alas! how will he5+
,he looked elancholy now.
,ia Ahongtian furrowed and then ask again. ).here is
,usu1 (s she with hi1+ Guo %u"ia gently nodded her
head.
,ia Ahongtian replied. )6ai;! that child.+ 6e wondered
if Long Fei and
.ang ,usu were5
,hi Chen coposure was like stone and the other an
#esides hi step forward and greeted hi. )(s this the
world renowned Old Chief ,ia of the 0ed Flag 3scort
Agency1 0en Fengping greets.+
,ia Ahongtian said. )0en Fengping5Alas. 2arvelous!
arvelous. ( didn/t e"pect to see 6ero 0en today.+ 6e
glanced past hi and saw that the other two en were
the green and yellow 3agles of the 6all of the ,even
3agles who once coanded the prestige of the 3scort
Agencies thirty years old. Therefore he was very
delighted and walked in stride toward the. )Brother
6uang and Brother Ling! do you not recogni;e old
#rother e anyore1+
But the <%ellow 3agle/ 6uang Hintian and <Green 3agle/
Ling Ahentian only took a glance at one another and did
not look like they know hi.
,ia Ahongtian was stunned and he sighed. )Brother
6uang! Brother
Ling5+ But 6uang Hintian and Ling Ahentian ignored
hi.
,ia Ahongtian shouted. )Brother 6uang5+ ,uddenly
he stoped his leg hatefully and said aloud. )The 0ed
Flag 3scort Agency and 6all of the ,even 3agles shared
the sae profession #ut we never handle the sae
route as you. ( never e"pect that you #rothers will #e so
petty.+ Ling Ahentian and 6uang Hintian were unoved.
Guo %u"ia and 0en
Fengping glanced at one another and their eyes
laughed while ,hi Chen had a sypathi;e look.
Guo %u"ia gentle tugged ,ia Ahongtian sleeves and
whispered in his ears.
),enior ,ia! soe friends are not worth aking. .hat
does it atter1 Do you agree1+ ,ia Ahongtian said
aloud. )(ndeed! indeed. ,oe friends are not worth
aking.+ Guo %u"ia rolled her eyes and said. )Alas! look
at the anneris of this >TQ dog! it is so a4estic. (t
ust #e the faous <Hin Iian/.+ Hin Iian 0u stepped
forward and #owed respectfully and said. )( a Hin
Iian 0u! if 2istress you have any tasks5+
,ia Ahongtian interrupted #y clapping his hands. )(
alost forget to tell you. -ing3r is here too*+ Guo %u"ia
said. )=angong Fifth Brother1+
,ia Ahongtian said. )(ndeed.+
They took a look around #ut they could not see hi
even with the thinning crowd.
,ia Ahongtian shouted. )-ing3r! -ing3r5+
Guo %u"ia gently siled. )( a afraid! he has gone
now.+
,ia Ahongtian asked. )Gone1+
Guo %u"ia said. )=owadays ( don/t know what happen to
hi. .hen he saw Three Brothers and (! he will try to
avoid us #ut actually5Alas* 3ven if he did anything
wrong! how will we as fellow prot@g@s not forgive hi*+
6er voice grew even softer as she elancholy sighed.
)This child5is intelligence as well as capa#le. 6e is
good in all areas and ( wish he could accoplish a huge
achieveent in the future. But he5Alas*+ ,ia
Ahongtian widened his eyes and asked. ).hat did he
do1+
Guo %u"ia said. )Alas! he is after all still young. But
#ecause of a woan with a wolf like reputation! he goes
against everyone! #ecause of 2ei %in"ue! he actually
kill the old hero <Flying 0ings/ .ei :i.+ ,ia Ahongtian
was now very furious and shouted. )0eally1+
Guo %u"ia sighed deeply.
0en Fengping shook his head and said. )Lust is like a
knife5alas*+
,ia Ahongtian clenched his &sts and uttered. )The
=angong Aristocracy
Faily is now facing great dangers and he still have the
audacity to #e so artful! audacity to #e so artful5+ 6e
lifted his glance and hatefully said. )Do you know that
the aiden with the surnae 2ei! has taken his pri;ed
token! the 6an Hade and have withdrawn fro the =orth
and the areas around Iian all the silver that is fro the
=angong #usiness1+ Guo %u"ia glanced over at 0en
Fengping and she looked so surprised.
)0eally1+ ,ia Ahongtian said. )A few hundred
thousands silver is not a #ig aount to the =angong
Aristocracy Faily #ut now5alas*+ 6e looked around
and lowered his head in frustration.
Guo %u"ia rolled her eyes and asked. ),oething
unusual happens to the angong Aristocracy Faily1+
,ia Ahongtian said. )Dnusual happening! unusual
happening5+ >TS ,uddenly a an in #lack with a red
$ag on his #ack appeared in great haste and shouted.
)Old 3scort Chief! soething terri#le has happened5+
The an fell to the ground in e"haustion.
,ia Ahongtian e"pression changed as he asked. ).hat
is the atter1+
The an said. ).u"ian! Ahangye! Gulang! %onglang!
Iincheng! Lan;hou areas! after converting and selling
all the =angong #usiness and precious ites! were
ro##ed of a illion forty hundred thousands silver*
These silver were sent to :inan and then5then5+ ia
Ahongtian asked hurriedly. )And then1+ he an
grasping as he said. )(t was stolen without a single
trace* (t was cause ( was scouting the road in front that
( was spared. All the #rothers! are all! are all5killed #y
their own red $ag and fro the looks of it! they did not
even
efore he could &nish! the an had fainted.
uo %u"ia and 0en Fengping looked at one another in
surprise too. Because
.
fter passing through ,han"i and entering 34ing fro
Iunyang till %an ity! along the way! were soe villages
and a few i solated shops.
utside %an City! in the out laying village! approa ching
dinner tie! there
a sall eatery. The rates are ts! three coppers for white
uddenly a an whispered to the -roprietor of the e
atery and said. )Look!
that you have soe #ig #usiness on your way.+
he -roprietor turned to take a look and saw a coup le!
although they looked
around the.
he hu#le proprietor siled and whispered #ack. )D
e&nitely they will not e here! ( think you all5+ ven
#efore he had &nished! this young an and a y oung
aiden had
as wearing an eerald dress
and softly said. )Buying four
coppers worth of #iscuits.+ 3veryone was stunned.
These four coppers were tied to a red string. The
shocked -ropriety took a while to recover and he tied
tightly a #ig #ag of #iscuits.
The young aiden in eerald dress took it fro hi
and softly asked. )(s
>T>
%an City close1+
2any ouths said together. )(t is 4ust in front.+
The young aiden in eerald dress gently gave her
thanks and walked hurriedly.
After awhile! all the shocked an #egan to utter and
discuss. Fro the looks of it! it would #e the hot topic
for a few ore days.
The young aiden in eerald dress #roke the #iscuit
into two and gave the #iggest piece to that downcast!
fragile #ut very handsoe young an. ,he softly
laughed. )( never e"pect that four coppers can #uy so
any #iscuits.+ ,he took the sall piece and ate it
deliciously! seeing chewing the taste of #eing poor.
That young an who all the while had #een looking
down! looked at the
pper coins with the red string! you shouldn/t #e the one
that take it out.+
The young aiden gently! laughed softly. ).hy1 ( did
not steal it.+
The young an said. )( know fro your eyes that surely
it ust #e soething dear to your heart #ut (5+ The
young aiden siled ost alluringly. )Don/t say it
anyore! hurry and eat. ( know that at this oent! the
ost iportant thing you need to do! is to eat. Only
then can you have the strength to travel. .hen we
reached %an City! we can stopover at your faily
#usiness and take two horses. Of course! we ust take
soe silver too.+ The young an sighed deeply in great
appreciation and suddenly softly said.
)These few days! if it isn/t for you! (5(5alas*+ The
young aiden watery eyes shone like two shooting
stars #ecause the rain of aCection had washed the ist
in her eyes.
.hen they reached %an City! they asked around. )Do
you know where are the #usinesses of the =angong
Aristocracy Faily1+ )Ah* The =angong Aristocracy
Faily1 This city used to have a restaurant that #elong
to the #ut a few days ago! it was sold to others* Alas!
it was so strange*+ .hile others were feeling strange!
=angong -ing was frightened and an"ious.
The young aiden in eerald dress was stunned for a
long while #efore she turned and looked at the young
an. ,he lovingly siled and said. ).hat is so strange
a#out it1 2ay#e =angong 2aster did not want to do
anyore #usiness.V >TB ,he pulled the young an out
of %an City and still siling! told hi. )( really want to
steal fro =angong 2aster and pay hi #ack with
interests ne"t tie #ut5#ut ( don/t have the courage to
do so.+ 6er deurring laughs! her encourageent
failed to lift the young an/s an"iety.
6e kept thinking to hiself. ).hat is going on1 .hat is
going on around here1+ 6e could not guess! he could
not e"plain.
,uddenly he felt a chill and lifted up his glance and saw
that it was a ountain road. 6e forced hiself to walk
uphill.
The young aiden #esides hi looked worried and
gently said. )%our #ody has not totally recovered yet. (
a afraid5+
The young an said. )(t is alright.+
The young aiden asked. )%ou are con&dence to ake
across it1+
The young an did not reply #ut nodded.
The young aiden said. )%our Clan internal training
ust #e really e"traordinary.+ ,he siled and siled.
)(t good to #e on the ountain! the wind is cool and
fresh! the fruits up there are all free and don/t need
oney.+ This young an suddenly sighed and added. )(
wish that all the wealthy en in this world will have a
taste of #eing poor5+ On the top of the ountain! was
a elancholy sighing. A voice was heard.
)This world soeties look so vast! soeties it look
so sall. ,oeties it looks very crowded #ut now5
#etween the heaven and the earth! only the two of us
are left.+ A pair of #eautiful hand was seen appearing
fro the cracks of a ravine. 6er #eautiful cold
deeanor and #eautiful face surfaced! lit #y the
starlight! her eye#rows looked sorrow yet delight and
her watery apricot eyes looking coyness at this young
an5=angong -ing who seeed to #e thinking of
soething while they were aking their way through
this ravine. 6e was thinking the distance #etween %e
2anEing and hi seeed so near yet seeed so far at
the sae tie.
=ear #ecause they are side #y side now! far #ecause he
did not deserve her.
6e could feel %e 2anEing/s coyness and her delight!
that was why he was unwilling to talk.
%e 2anEing softly said again. )%ou look at this! this
ountain vein is like a arl necklace! and that ountain
peak is 4ust like a ulti level (nn5the views5+
=angong -ing forced a soft sile #ut still he did not
talk.
%e 2anEing said. )%ou are tired. .e really should rest
now5+
But =angong -ing did not reply and forced hiself to
carry on. After a >TF while of silence! there was a grrr
sound coing fro his stoach.
%e 2anEing laughed gently and said. )Ah! you are
hungry again.+ And she took a #iscuit out and said. )(t is
for you.+ =angong -ing felt a sense of appreciation fro
his throat and slowly said.
)%ou5you did not5+ %e 2anEing said. )These two days
( really eat a lot.+ ,he lowered her head to laugh. )(
know that you will refuse to eat alone.+ ,he #roke the
#iscuit into two pieces.
.hen he had the #iscuit in his hand! he only felt that
the taste of this #iscuit was sour! yet it was also sweet.
(f it werenUt a person with uch aCection! how would he
get to taste this e"traordinary #iscuit1
6e really could not diCerentiate the #iscuit he had
swallowed into his stoach was that of gratefulness or
sighing.
%e 2anEing siled. )=o wonder that #ald old an will
#ecoe o#sesses with oney. ( see that oney is
indeed very iportant5+ ,he stuped and with a
furrowing e"pression asked. )%ou think that case! do
you think it has soething to do with hi1+ angong
-ing said. )Hust hi alone! how could he ki ll those
escort &ghters in an instant1+ %e 2anEing asked. )Then!
why did he secretly run away1+ angong -ing #itterly
siled. )( do not know too*+ %e 2anEing sighed deeply.
)=o atter how sart a person is! a person will still #e
una#le to know the thoughts of others. .hat that #ald
old an had said!
indeed ake sense.+ ,uddenly =angong -ing gripped
her on her wrist and said.
),hhh+ There was a #ig laughter coing fro a#ove. A
an laughed. )(f ( do not have an iportant atter! will
( intentionally hinder you four priests1+ %e 2anEing
e"pression changed and she softly whispered. ).ho do
you think this voice #elongs to1+ angong -ing replied
with hesitation. ):ian Chi*+ T his voice carried a ,han"i
accent and was very hard to forget.
%e 2anEing whispered. )6ow will he #e here5+ angong
-ing said. ),hhh5+ Another voice was heard and it was
solen. ).e are in a hurry to go up the ountain. (f you
have anything to say! say it Euickly.+ :ian Chi said. )(
follow you priests here all the way for two days now.
Hust to &nd a Euiet place to talk.+ Another voice seeed
startled #ut say. ).hat a#out that suit over that
side1+ >TG :ian Chi said. )2arvelous! arvelous. That
will do.+
=angong -ing and %e 2anEing was 4olted and heard a
few windforce carrying their steps to that suit.
Therefore they could not resist taking a look and saw
four priests in green and white ro#e! each carrying a
long sword.
:ian Chi was still holding his sack very tightly. One ust
know the outside was #right and the place where
=angong -ing and %e 2anEing were! was dark therefore
they could see the clearly yet they could not spot
the.
Those four priests were around &fty of age. And they
were all very serious and solen. One of the priests
who looked the ost iposing asked. )%ou can say it
now right1+ :ian Chi waved his hands and laughed.
)-lease sit down.+ And he seated hiself &rst.
The iposing priest said. )Ds priest usually do not like
to 4oke around with others.+ :ian Chi laughed. )Tie is
oney therefore ( do have the leisure to play around
too.+ All four priests glanced at one another and #egan
to seat theselves.
The priest who looked the ost solen gripped his long
sword #y his side and coldly said. ).hat can we do for
you1+ :ian Chi swept his eyes around and said. )(t is
now approaching the third watch right1+ The iposing
priest hued while :ian Chi continued. )Three days
ago! on the third watch5+ .hen he said those words!
the e"pressions of all the priests underwent a great
change as they said together. ).hat did you say1+ And
they all gripped their long swords tightly.
angong -ing was 4olted too while :ian Chi laughed
errily. ).hen you four priests were displaying your
skills during the third watch! you never e"pect soeone
else to #e watching too right*+ 6e did not wait for the
to say anything #ut added. )But ( really cannot
e"pect the asked assailants will #e the world ost
renowned <.udang Four ,words/! fro the leader of the
Fraternity! the ost righteous of all the orthodo" sects*+
%e 2anEing heart alost 4uped out when she heard
that and then she noticed that =angong -ing was
holding his hands and #egan to shake. The priests of
.udang would #ecoe thieves! this was really the ost
startling revelation.
There were a couple of ting sounds as the four priests
had got up and they had surrounded :ian Chi now.
6owever :ian Chi still reained very coposed on >TR
the ground and said. )(t #etter that all of you take a
seat &rst. This is not soething that weapons can
settle*+ he iposing priest said sternly. )0u##ish*
,lander * Don/t you #elieve that
ian Chi coldly laughed. )0u##ish! slander5hehe. Th en
ay ( know what
he e"pressions of the four priests changed again.
ian Chi told the. )( a sure all four of you are very
sart people. Hust
ons! would ( dare to face the
! then within &ve days! all call .udang Four ,wordsen
are anything #ut thieves*+
he iposing an said. )%ou are free to say it out #ut no
one will #elieve
ian Chi laughed. ).ill soke appears if there is n o &re1
,urely there ust
actually #elieve and how er than e*+
e coldly said. )(t is wiser for you to put aside y our
swords.+ he four swords #egan to lower5 ian Chi said.
)-lease have a seat. Let us discuss. ( <:ian Chi/ is an
he <.udang Four ,wordsen/ #egan to sit down and a ll
of the had a
ry artial a#ilities #ut their
ian Chi said. )( really cannot #elieve that .udang Four
,wordsen will
own eyes. ( #elieved that it is the &rst tie that you
have coitted such a crie therefore you ust #e
feeling
very nervous or else with your hearing and sights!
surely you would have discovered that ( a watching on
top of a wall*+ The four priests were solen and did not
reply.
:ian Chi continued. ),ince it is the &rst tie that you
have coitted such a crie and ( don/t wish to
destroy your reputation. As long as the four of you
agree to do two things for e! ( will never again leak
this atter out.+ The iposing priest! -riest Ai Bo
asked. ).hat is it1+
:ian Chi said. )(t isn/t too hard! only5+
-riest Ai Bo coldly added. )=o atter how diNcult is the
task! as long as it is within our a#ility to do so! we will
do our #est. But how do we know that you will keep it a
secret in future*+ :ian Chi sighed and said. )This5+
,uddenly he got up! his left hand >TL guarded his chest
and his right hand in front with his &rst three &ngers
pointing out. 6e took a #rief #reath and his #ody
suddenly seeed to e"pand #y half a foot.
6e added. )=ow the four of you will #elieve in e1+
=angong -ing! %e 2anEing was suddenly 4olted. And
they alost wanted to cry out in surprise. 6e looked
e"traordinary! iposing and his eyes seeed to pour
forth an aura of living light. 6e did not look like :ian Chi
they had known earlier at all*
The .udang Four ,wordsen e"pression underwent a
great change and all of the were 4olted. -riest Ai Bo
asked. ),enior! are you one of the <The Three
,wash#ucklers/ that occasional appears once in a while
#ut whose fae are renowned throughout the Fraternity
and then suddenly retired thirty years ago1+ :ian Chi
siled slightly and then his eyes returned to his
pathetic state and sat down.
-riest Ai Bo sighed deeply. ),ince ,enior is the one that
defeated the ,i"
2alicious 2en and stopped the swars of evil en! (
have nothing ore to say.
o atter what ,enior orders us to do! we will list en and
follow*+ The renowned .udang Four ,wordsen who
fae eEualed the present
Chief of .udang ,ect -riest Jong Iu would actually
treat the <The Three
,wash#ucklers/ that appeared so #rie$y thirty years ago
with so uch adiration and respect. One ust
iagine how resounding thirty years ago was <The
Three ,wash#ucklers/*
=angong -ing and %e 2anEing e"changed startled
glances and then they heard :ian Chi said. )First thing!
please give e your #undle #ehind your #ack to e.+
The <.udang Four ,wordsen/ were all stunned and
e"changed glances with one another. -riest Ai Bo &nally
sighed with a heavy heart. 6e sheathed his long sword
and reoved the #undle fro his #ack. -riest :ing
,ong! -riest Du .u! -riest Gu Tong did the sae
likewise.
:ian Chi said. )Bundled the together.+
The aount of pearls and precious stones da;;led and
startled =angong -ing and %e 2anEing.
:ian Chi took over the #ig #undle once it was #undled
and asked. )Do all these #elong to the =angong
Aristocracy Faily and escorted #y the 0ed Flag 3scort
Agency1+
=angong -ing clenched his &sts tightly.
-riest Ai Bo said. )That is right.+
There was a strange light in :ian Chi/s eyes and he
asked word #y word.
)The second thing that ( want you to do! is to ask you!
why did the four of you do it at a risk of destroying your
nae and reputation to steal these treasures1+ >TM The
.udang Four ,wordsen e"pressions underwent a
great change*
:ian Chi added. )There is no one around e"cept for
e*+
-riest Ai Bo slowly swept around carefully for awhile5
angong -ing tightly held %e 2anEing/s hands and th eir
hands were icy cold.
-riest Ai Bo sighed deeply and said. )The Devil Flock
(sland* Did ,enior ever heard of the Devil Flock (sland
ever #efore1+ :ian Chi was suddenly very startled and
e"claied. )The Devil Flock
(sland*+ 6is voice &lled with fright.
-riest Ai Bo said. )Dntold years ago! there e"ist in the
Fraternity a legend regarding the Devil Flock (sland. And
Dntold years ago! the Devil Flock (sland had5+
,uddenly his voice #ecae very slow! his spirit tense
and guarded. .hen he had said to that point! he
suddenly shouted and waved his hand in an"iety and a
silver light in his eyes #roke the still air*
=angong -ing! %e 2anEing was startled as they slightly
rose up and they followed the direction of his #ody.
(t was only the #irds that were $ying through and
distur#ing the leaves.
-riest Ai Bo slowly rela"ed and he returned to his
original position while
-riest :ing ,ong! -riest Du .u! -riest Gu Tong #reath in
relief. The .udang Four
,wordsen fae was indeed not a ruor. 3ven the
oveents of the #irds hundreds of eters away could
not escape fro their ears and hearings* But they
overlooked two persons that were very near #ut far
#elow.
:ian Chi could not resist asking. )Carry on.+
-riest Ai Bo caled down and continued. )And untold
years ago! the Devil
Flock (sland had ade a secret pact with the seven
a4or orthodo" sects of the
Fraternity. The followers of the Devil Flock (sland will not
interfere with atters pertaining to the ,even 2a4or
Orthodo" ,ects and will not even hurt any of their
followers. But only if the various sects would agree to
do soething for the Devil Flock (sland! no atter
when! no atter what is the atter*+ 6e took a deep
#reath and continued. )This secret pact was ade with
,haolin! Junlun! Jongtong! Diancang! 3ei! 6uashan
and our .udang ,ect. Only the Chief of .udang and a
few people knows of this. (t is spread through word of
outh! pass through the generations and for an untold
nu#er of years! the Devil Flock (sland has never use
this right until5+
6e sighed and added. )Dntil a few onths ago! the
Devil Flock (sland suddenly sent its 3nvoy and ordered
us to &nd out where the =angong Aristocracy Faily
were to send its valua#le riches through. And he
ordered us to ro# all those escorts for hundreds of iles
around .udang and killed everyone that were >QT
escorting for the =angong Aristocracy Faily with their
own tokens. As for the stolen valua#les! we are allowed
to keep it and free to dispose of it.+ ,oething #right
occurred in :ian Chi/s eyes as he slowly said. )Although
the =angong Aristocracy Faily have hundreds of years
of esta#lishent #ut other than dealing with the escort
pugilists! ( have never heard of the dealing with the
other people of Fraternity so how will they ake
eneies of the Devil Flock (sland1
-riest Ai Bo sighed. ).e thought it is strange too that
the Devil Flock (sland
all the while that had never use that right that they had
ade with the ,even 2a4or Orthodo" ,ects! decided to
do so. Therefore we thought it had to #e a very serious
thing. But who will e"pect that they used that right 4ust
to deal with the =angong Aristocracy Faily that never
have dealings with the Fraternity* But the leaders of the
various sects had to ful&l their pact and oreover did
not want to #e an eney of the Devil Flock (sland!
therefore left with no choices! ordered us to do such a
thing*+
-riest :ing ,ong added. )=ot only our sect as well #ut
3ei! Junlun!
Jongtong and others too! will do the sae. Alas! what
vendetta did the Devil Flock (sland have to do with the
=angong Aristocracy Faily! even if they have a wealth
they withstand the co#ine
ian Chi reained e"pressionless while the priests sunk
into silence.
ravine. A young
staring at everyone!
step towards the .udang Four
wordsen.
he .udang Four ,wordsen were startled while :ian
Chi grasped.
angong -ing*+ riest Ai Bo was even ore startled as he
took one step #ack unwitting as he
=angong -ing did not halt his steps and with a great
shout rushed toward
-riest Ai Bo.
-riest Ai Bo displayed a stance #ut #ecause he had a
guilty conscious inside! he decided to 4ust display a
careless attack stroke. 6e really did not want to &ght
with anyone fro the =angong Aristocracy Faily.
But #efore he could &nish his stance! =angong -ing
crashed to the ground*
(n the split instant! a shadow $ashed past! it was an
eerald dressed young aiden who seeed to #e
$ying. ,he plunged onto =angong -ing/s #ody and cried
hilariously. )6ello5you5you5+ ,uddenly she turned
her head and chided aloud. ).hat vendetta does the
=angong Aristocracy Faily to do with you! do >QQ
you5you really want to kill everyone fro the =angong
Aristocracy Faily1+ Before she had &nished! her tears
$owed.
The .udang Four ,wordsen were still in a state of
surprise.
:ian Chi looked carefully at =angong -ing and gently
e"ained his pulse.
)=ot to worry too uch! he collapse due to constitution
#eing weak! tiredness! startled and anger are also soe
of the factors. There are no sign of any internal in4uries
and after a day or two of rest with soe edicine! he
will recover.+ %e 2anEing gently carried up =angong
-ing and hatefully said. )( only know! .udang ay #e a
righteous orthodo" sect #ut it is actually peopled with
vile and despica#le petty people. Fro today onward!
not only is .udang the eney of Ahi4iao 2anor #ut ( will
also tell everyone in the Fraternity! the truth face of
your .udang*+ ,he was full of sorrow and outrage!
when she &nished! she turned her head to leave. There
was a $ash of oveent and the .udang Four
,wordsen were in front of her. -riest Gu Tong said.
)2aiden! please don/t go yet*+ %e 2anEing raised her
eye#row and asked. ).hat do you want1+
-riest Ai Bo sighed deeply. )Our sect have no other
choice #ut to do so. ( hope aiden understand our
diNculties.+ %e 2anEing cold hued and said. ).hat
diNculties1 Because of your sel&shness! you ake a
pact with the devil. %ou can even do soething that is
against 4ustice! righteousness and now you still have
the cheek to e"plain. This is e"actly like the sae as
the lowly dishonora#le sects of the Fraternity*+ 6er
chiding caused The .udang Four ,wordsen to
#ecoe speechless.
:ian Chi sighed and said. )2aiden5+
%e 2anEing turned and looked at hi hatefully. )As for
you! isn/t oney the only thing that can delight you
when you can lay your hands on the1+ :ian Chi was
startled.
%e 2anEing turned her glances around and said. )3ither
you all are to kill e now with your swords now or else!
ove aside for e to go down the ountain.+ -riest Gu
Tong said. ).e will not hurt aiden #ut we cannot let
you go down the ountain too. .e only hope to
inconvenient aiden for soe tie to a
aing1 Hust #ecause
udang Four ,wordsen have soe fae in the Fratern
ity! (! %e 2anEing has
uddenly fro the ountain! cae a soft laughter. A
very #eautiful and
ittle aiden*+
veryone was startled and asked together. ).ho1+
>QS
Below the cliC was non7stop giggling. )Little ,ister*
Don/t #e afraid! it is your 3lder ,ister that is here.+
Before she had &nished speaking! two shadows had
#linked fro the side of the cliC like the soft grass in the
wind and appeared in their views.
The .udang Four ,wordsen were 4olted as they
e"claied. ).hat e"traordinary swiftness skill*+ (t was a
an and a woan. The an was handsoe and
outstanding #ut he looked haughty. The woan was
e"treely captivating like a vi"en! her #eauty was like a
#right light and caused the priests to avoid looking at
her directly.
%e 2anEing was startled as she grasped. )2ei %in"ue*+
The .udang Four ,wordsen were once again startled.
2ei %in"ue laughed ost captivating and asked her.
)Little ,ister! tell e.
Did these priests #ully you* Let Old ,ister teaches the
a lesson for you*+
%e 2anEing #ecae solen and coldly said. )=ot to
worry you! ( can handle y own atters.+ 2ei %in"ue
rolled her watery eyes and giggled. )%o! look what are
you saying1 (n your hands you are carrying such a #ig
an! how will you #e a atch for these four priests. (f (
have not coincidentally passed through here! a delicate
little aiden like you will surely #e #ullied #y others.+
Although she was talking! laughing at the sae tie
and her captivating #ody was like a $ower that was
tre#ling #ut her water eyes were looking everywhere.
-riest Ai Bo solenly said. )2aiden 2ei! we have heard
of your nae fore. But in the whole Fraternity! no
atter who they are! when they are talking to us! they
do so with respect*+ 2ei %in"ue coughed a laugh and
turned her glance. )Donglai! did you hear that1 These
four priests are really too arrogant in their speech*+
Ahan Donglai had #een looking idiocy at her! had never
left his stares oC her! nodded any ties. )(ndeed!
indeed. They are really too arrogant*+ %e 2anEing coldly
said. )This atter does not concern #oth of you. .hy
don/t you go5go eat soe snacks instead.+ ,he held
=angong -ing even tightly.
2ei %in"ue laughed and said. )=o atter if it really
concerns us! this atter
( have decided to #e concerned with it. (f you not willing
to see e then you can
%e 2anEing secretly sighed and thought. ),he is still so
nice to hi. =o
atter what happens! she still want to help hi.+ But
she replied coldly. )( should have gone long ago*+ And
she walked away.
-riest Gu Tong softly shouted. )-lease wait*+
2ei %in"ue said. )A little aiden wants to leave! why are
you priests >Q> holding her #ack1+ The .udang Four
,wordsen swept their glances around and discovered
that the ysterious old an! one of the <The Three
,wash#ucklers/ had vanished without a trace*
-riest Gu Tong displayed his steps and was in front of
2ei %in"ue in an instant. 6e coldly said. )( have heard
that aiden artial skill techniEues consist of a
hundred schools and say to #e unfathoa#le. =ow that
aiden is rude to us! ( sure you want to display your
skills.+ -riest :ing ,ong and -riest Du .u were already
at her #ack. Only -riest Ai
Bo was left to face %e 2anEing.
2ei %in"ue gently laughed softly #ut she did not look at
the three priests #ut at Ahan Donglai. )Donglai! look at
these people that talk to e like this! what are you
waiting for1 Teach the soe anners*+
Ahan Donglai raised his eye#row and shouted. )Those
of the onastic order shouldn/t #e this rude. ( a a#out
to teach the a lesson.+ -riest Gu Tong e"claied.
).hat an ignorant kid! how dare you to utter <lesson/ in
the view of the .udang Four ,wordsen.+ Ahan Dong
was slightly 4olted. ).udang Four ,wordsen1+
-riest Gu Tong said. )(ndeed*+ And his long sword was
out of his sheath.
Ahan Donglai suddenly shouted. ).hat is .udang Four
,wordsen1+
.udang and Junlun had old ties #ut this young an all
along was only o#eying his own will! oreover his
#eloved was here! therefore all the ore he disregarded
the old ties #etween the two sects.
-riest Gu Tong coldly laughed awhile and unleashed an
e"traordinary attack stroke that hoed towards Ahan
Donglai chest. Behind hi was a #oulder and there was
no way he could evade it. )%our artial standard5+
Before he had &nished! Ahan Donglai leaped and he did
a dou#le leap as though there was a step in the id7air
and then plunge down like an eagle. 8Flying Dragon
swiftness skill9 -riest Gu Tong had calculated that even
if he could leap! he still could not evade #ut that dou#le
leap was totally une"pected and he oved #ack three
steps and solenly asked. )Are you fro Junlun1+ Ahan
Donglai who had 4ust touched the ground! coldly
replied. ),o what if ( a fro Junlun1+ And he attacked
with three continuous attack strokes.
2ei %in"ue softly laughed. ).hat neat pal techniEue!
if you add the stance <Dnison Attack/! this priest will not
#e a#le to handle it.+ The reason why 2ei %in"ue
seeed to know Ahan Donglai stances so well #ecause
he told her all
r to ga;e at hi.
riest Gu Tong coldly said! )That ay not #e the ca se*+
And he attacked
B
ooked like three strokes #ut it was actually one. The last
stroke was like a wall that #locked his front.
ei %in"ue laughed. ).hat a good stance is this <Fi r
Foundation! Area wept/ #ut still it is useless against the
Dnison A ttack...alas*+ n #etween her captivating
laughs! Ahan Donglai had displayed his close
hat held his long sword and
oints.
riest Gu Tong tried to regain his grip on his long sword
&rst #ut #efore he uld do so! Ahan Donglai had hit hi
on the :u Chi accupoint. .ith a cry of
d clapped #y Ahan Donglai
his one stance four attacking strokes was e"ecuted with
one #reath and was
iest Gu Tong in his rage! ustered his internal force to
pull his sword out #ut it was like struck inside a wall of
iron.
=o atter how uch strength he used! he could not
pull it up.
2ei %in"ue giggled and said. )6ow is it1 ( did not lie to
you.+
Ahan Donglai looked very proud and he shouted. )Dp*+
And he $inched his hands and -riest Gu Tong was
knocked away.
-riest :ing ,ong suddenly sent the sword in Ahan
Donglai hands $ying away #ack to -riest Gu Tong while
-riest Du .u attack with a sword stance on his left side.
2ei %in"ue e"claied. ),o shaeless5+ And suddenly
she felt a piercing windforce a#ove her head.
-riest Gu Tong had erged hiself as one with his
sword as he leapt across the air. This sword stance was
very strong and as swift as lightning. 3ven if it were a
top e"ponent! it would #e seeingly ipossi#le to #lock
it.
But 2ei %in"ue did not attept to dodge which cause
-riest Gu Tong uch delight. ,uddenly she siply lifted
herself in the air #ackward and she was out of danger.
-riest Gu Tong did not have tie to withdraw his attack
stance and his this sword pierced into the ountain
rock.
The .udang Four ,wordsen each had their own
advantages. But in ters of swordplay and swiftness
oveent skill! -riest Gu Tong was the #est aong
the. Because he was oentarily careless! he lost
two &ne attack opportunities.
Because of an"iety! still holding his grip on his sword!
he danced around his sword and kicked at 2ei %in"ue/s
on her front.
2ei %in"ue gently siled and said. )(s this the stance of
a priest too1+
.hen she started talking! her sli #ody had already
#egan to drop oC fro the cliC after she dodged the
priest/s kick. But when she &nished the last word of >QF
the sentence! she had once again scaled #ack fro this
thirty feet cliC. 6er agility was so de"terous and
astonishing that words could not #e used to descri#e it.
Ahan Donglai on the other hand had no spare strength
for a counter attack stroke for -riest :ing ,ong and
-riest Du .u had now surrounded hi in a ultitude of
sword light! they were really those very rare &ghters
that the Fraternity had rarely seen. And at this oent!
their internal strength had reached the point when they
could use the ost ultiate of all .udang techniEues!
<3Euili#riu ,wordplay/* And the fact they were using
the 3Euili#riu ,wordplay at the sae tie! caused
their attacking strokes to #e so perfect that Ahan
Donglai could #arely fend oC their attack strokes.
-riest Ai Bo stood in front of %e 2anEing. 6e knew his
status therefore if
%e 2anEing did not ove! he would also not attack her.
%e 2anEing asked. )%ou really will not let e go1+
-riest Ai Bo said. )Because it really concerns a#out the
reputation of our sect. ( have no choice #ut to do so.+ %e
2anEing lowered her head and took a glance at
=angong -ing. 6is eyes were closed and his face was
very pale. 3ven his #reathing was very weak. ,he was
really an"ious and anger #ut what could she do1 ,he
could only endure it. ,he said. ).hat if ( swear fro
now on! ( will not tell anyone a#out this atter! then
you should let e go right1+ -riest Ai Bo sighed deeply
and suddenly he noticed his forth #rother was in grave
danger &ghting with 2ei %in"ue. 6is ind 4olted and he
iediately said.
)2aiden! you are fro a reputa#le orthodo" sect. Today!
( will trust you.+ ,uddenly he oved aside and
e"tended his hand. )Farewell*+
%e 2anEing was startled. But #ecause she was worrying
a#out =angong
-ing who was in a critical condition! without a single
word! she walked away in strides.
2ei %in"ue had hit -riest Gu Tong on his Ling Tai
accupoint #ehind his #ack.
,he softly laughed. ).ill the other three priests now
stop1 (f anyone will to ove! then5+ ,uddenly she saw
%e 2anEing oving down the ountain! she was
stunned and gapped her words.
-riest Ai Bo said solenly. )6old it #rothers*+
-riest :ing ,ong and -riest Du .u withdrawn their
sword stances and took three steps #ack while -riest Ai
Bo walked in strides toward 2ei %in"ue only to watch
her looking idiocy at the #ack view of %e 2anEing. 6e
wondered why and solenly said. )That aiden has
gone now! so aiden what do you still want now1+ 2ei
%in"ue thoughts were in a state of pandeoniu uch
like the sudden >QG
spring rain. ,he did not hear hi while -riest Gu Tong
was &lled with resentent*
,uddenly he shouted and e"tended his hand to attack
2ei %in"ue*
%e 2anEing who was carrying =angong -ing hastily
oved down the ountain. These few days! she had
overworked herself to #reaking point! and &ghting oC
her tiredness. .hen her sli #ody 4ust landed on a leap!
she suddenly found her vital energy could not $ow
continuous and with a startled cry! she fell onto the
ground.
This startled loud cry! this captivating cry fro 2ei
%in"ue seeed to happen at the sae tie.
2ei %in"ue was startled and shocked. 6er instincts took
over her and she pushed -riest Gu Tong away for
several steps 4ust when -riest Gu Tong was a#out to hit
her. 6e fell down $at and 2ei %in"ue/s sli #ody rushed
down the ountain cliCs.
-riest Ai Bo! -riest :ing ,ong and -riest Du .u gave a
startled cry as they went to the side of -riest Gu Tong.
-riest Ai Bo asked in a state of fright. )Fourth Brother5
you5you5+ The .udang Four ,wordsen ay not #e
#rothers #ut they were after all fro the sae sect.
Their aCection for each other was like #rothers. For tens
of years! the four of the had never #een in4ured #efore
and now the Gu Tong was #adly in4ured. Ai Bo! :ing
,ong and Du .u could not help it #ut feel confused. Ai
Bo was even an"ious to the point of not knowing what
to say.
Ahan Donglai swept his eyes around for awhile #efore
he turned around and rushed down too! all the while
calling out. )%in"ue! %in"ue. .e should really go now.+
6e walked in high orale towards her. During those
days that they were together! although he did not really
got her aCection yet #ut as long as his #eloved was
#esides hi! he was already very happy. As for the days
in the future! he was oreover &lled with con&dence.
6e heard %e 2anEing coldly said. )=ot to worry you! (
can already stand.+
Ahan Donglai who had 4ust arrived coldly sirked. )%ou
look at this girl who is really heartless and unrighteous.
.e 4ust help her and she iediately turned her face
against us.+ Although %e 2anEing was kneeling on the
ground #ut she was still holding on to =angong -ing.
=ow that she had changed her $ow of vital energy! she
stood up and coldly laughed. )Hust now was it you who
help e1 6eng! heng*+ 2ei %in"ue laughed. )Little
,ister! ( know. %ou walked out of it yourself.+
%e 2anEing replied. )(t is good that you know.+ And she
turned around and walked away.
2ei %in"ue asked. )Little ,ister! where are you going1+
%e 2anEing coldly said. )%ou and e walked our own
paths. .hy do you >QR care where ( a going.+ Ahan
Donglai said. ).ho will care a#out where you are
going1+ 6e gently
know what is good to her. Let
ei %in"ue ceased her siles! waved his hands oC a nd
softly grasped.
top saying so uch*+ han Donglai was startled #ut 2ei
%in"ue did not ev en glance at hi and
le ,ister. %ou are carrying a sick person with you. %our
own vital energies are not sta#le now. There are no
villages around here and not to ention
2ei %in"ue added. )2oreover his sickness does not look
very light. (f he is
late for treatent! it Euite possi#le5it Euite possi#le
that5alas* Don/t you worry! ( don/t have other
intention. (t is #ecause his 2entor 2aster has treated
e not too #adly and oreover he has
lthough she was siling now #ut her heart was sorr
owful. One ust know
haughty. 3ven she herself did not drea that she would
#e so concern to soeone. And she had now even had
to say
words of pleading to another girl.
%e 2anEing #owed her head and she could not help
secretly sighed again and again. .hen she thought of
her vital energies that could not $ow properly and she
was even penniless now. ,he took a glance around and
saw that it was dark everywhere! she really feel a little
heart wrenching. (f it was her alone! she was not really
afraid #ut now #ecause of =angong -ing! how would
she still insist on her will1
After awhile! she &nally sighed softly and asked. )Then
what are you doing to do1+ 2ei %in"ue said! )Let e
accopany the #oth of you and we ust cure hi of his
sickness &rst.+ Ahan Donglai e"pressions changed and
he said aloud. )%ou want to go with the1+ 2ei %in"ue
siled #efore she turned her head and said. )( cannot1+
Ahan Donglai said! )The two of us are so carefree on the
road. (f we have a sick an! that is so irritating*+ 2ei
%in"ue gently laughed awhile and asked. ).ho want to
#e on the sae road as you1 .hy are you still standing
here1 %ou should have left already.+ Ahan Donglai
e"pressions changed. )%ou want e to leave1+
2ei %in"ue gently nodded her head.
>QL Ahan Donglai was stunned and said aloud. )%ou
cannot leave with the! you5you cannot leave e.+
2ei %in"ue face #ecae solen and said. )On what
right do you think you can eddle in y aCair*+ A
chilling cold deeanor that was colder than winter had
suddenly replaced her siling countenances.
Ahan Donglai said. )( have told you everything! ( have
given you everything to you! you5+ 2ei %in"ue coldly
replied. )3verything is on your own willingness. Did (
ever ask you for anything1+ Ahan Donglai was stunned
for awhile #efore he #egan to shout loudly. )%ou cannot
go! ( cannot do without you5+ 6e opened his ars and
wanted to hug 2ei %in"ue/s tightly in his e#race.
2ei %in"ue raised her eye#rows and she e"claied.
).hat a shaeless an*+ And she e"tended her hand
out.
Ahan Donglai did not even dodge it. There was a <-a/
sound as he was hit on his left shoulder. 6e cried loudly
#efore he $ew &ve feet away and was instantly
unconscious when he landed on the ground.
ei %in"ue eyes were &lled with disdain and loathi ng and
then she was no
shoulder and said. )Let us
ually she followed her.
he two of the had any things in their hearts to think
a#out and so they
od is cold. 6er
ethods are indeed very cold and vicious. But5alas* To
=angong -ing! she did not even display any
characteristics of #eing a cold #lood5 alas.+ 2ei %in"ue
softly laughed to say to her. )(n this world! there are
soe en that are really hateful. They think they can
deand soething #ack in return 4ust so #ecause they
have given you an advantage. (f it is soe years #ack!
that Ahan fellow! would have died.+ %e 2anEing was
silence for a long tie #efore she could not help it and
coldly e"claied. ).ill others not develop a true
aCection for you1 Hust like you will develop aCection for
others too*+ 2ei %in"ue was stunned and she uttered.
)ACection5aCection5+ >QM
Chapter Thirteen
3veryone is laenting over Love
Countless shining weapons rained down and countless
devil heads $ew out
-ing5=angong -ing5+
=angong -ing cried out and he sat up in cold sweat. 6e
lifted his head and looked around. .here is the #urning
&re! the devils! the wicked #lades5in this soft glow of
the lap! were two e"treely very #eautiful young
woen and on their e"Euisite #eautiful faces! were the
looks of an"iety and worries as they stood side #y side
#eside hi.
%e 2anEing said. )%ou5+
2ei %in"ue said. )%ou5+
They had rushed to his #ed after hearing of his cries.
But after they e"claied together at the sae tie!
they gapped at the sae tie too. Both of the took a
glance at one another and then took a step #ack at the
sae tie.
=angong -ing looked idiocy at 2ei %in"ue and said.
)%ou5have5coe5+ %e 2anEing sighed in her heart
and lowered her head.
After another two days! =angong -ing had recovered
#ut during those two days! he was always thinking
a#out the sudden changes to his faily and the
sorrowful pain that love had caused in his heart.
%e 2anEing was knitting her eye#rows with her head
lowered. ,he was &lled with elancholy and
resentent. As for the captivating laughs of 2ei %in"ue!
it seeed to contain a sorrow that could not #e shaken
oC.
.hen =angong -ing looked at the! listened to the!
he was even ore confused and he could not e"plain it.
.hen they left his roo to theirs! he wondered what
were they thinking now1
6e sighed deeply and turned aside the #lanket and
secretly put on his garents. 6e decided to leave
secretly. Although he could not #ear to #ut other than to
leave in secret! what could he do1 .hat other choices
did he have1 6e opened the window facing south of his
roo Euietly. 6e did not know if his heart was feeling
guilty or painful. 2ay#e it was #oth.
%e 2anEing sat on the side of the #ed! her $owing hair
in disarray. 6er >ST heart was the sae as her hair. )6e
still love her after all. .hy ust ( torture yself in the
iddle.+ ,he elancholy sighed and stood up.
After walking around two ties in circles! she walked to
the window.
,he opened the window facing north and uttered
silently in her heart. )( going now #ut ( hope that the
#oth of you will have everlasting happiness. As long as
you can en4oy happiness! (5+ 6er eyes #ecae puCed
and two crystal clear tears dropped.
2ei %in"ue sat alone #esides the lap. Although the
lap shone #rightly in the roo #ut her sorrows crept
far #eyond the window.
The heavens and the earth looked so lonely to her. ,he
raised her hand to wipe the tears fro her face as she
uttered Euietly. )2ei %in"ue52ei %in"ue! why did you
#ecoe so sentiental. The #est years of your life are
over and you carried so any sins. 6ow can you #e
worthy of hi1 6is sickness has recovered and #esides
hi there is a sentiental young woan accopanying
hi. .hy then do you still want to reain here1+
,he ournfully sighed and slowly got up. )Go now. =ow
is the tie to leave. (f it too late! you cannot #ear to
go.+ ,he Euietly opened the window to the east and
softly said. )( going now.
-lease do not #lae e. (t is for your own good.
Actually5actually5how will ( not want to accopany
you till the end of tie5+ Before she had &nished! ore
tears $owed down her cheeks.
angong -ing looked in the heavens and sighed. )%in"ue!
2anEing! don/t #lae e. ( leave #ecause for your
happiness. Terri#le events have now #efall upon y
faily and y future is not certain now. 6ow can ( drag
the two of you down.+ 6e sighed deeply and went
through the window.
(n the darkness! there was a very sorrowful song. )5
The three of the left
in three diCerent directions! only to hope that their past
will #ecoe a drea! is a drea real1 (s real a drea1
(n the end! no one can diCerentiate anyore. Alas
6eavens! what is love that causes everyone to laent
over it5+
A #lind old an sung this as he held a pipa and walked
alongside the wall.
There was also a pale and fragile girl who was gently
holding on the edge of his clothing. .as this old an
laenting over his past1 6ow else then would he sing
such a touching and sorrowful song1
=angong -ing landed 4ust #ehind the and looked
idiocy at their #ack view >SQ till they had disappeared.
6e found hiself repeating the last two lines of the
song.
).hat is love! that cause everyone to laent over it5+
A haggard young an #ut whose eyes were as #right as
ever appeared in the rain. 6e was uttering to hiself.
)=angong -ing! =angong -ing! you &nally reach
hoe5+ And he eyed the stone door that arked the
#order of the =angong 2anor.
Along the way! he had undergone untold hardships.
Fro the =orth to the
,outh! all the #usinesses that were owned #y the
=angong Aristocracy Faily had #een sold. (t caused
this young an who had always en4oy a life of cofort
to suCer what was it like to #e poor and ignored. 3ven
his outer garent had #een taken oC to e"change for
suNcient food.
After he wiped the sweat and the rainwater fro his
face! 4ust when he was a#out to run again! a stern shout
was heard. ),top where you are.+ Blocking hi were
two en that were asked. The an on the right side
said sternly. )Friend! you dare to #urgle into the
=angong 2anor! are you thinking of losing your life1+ he
an on the left shouted. ),ince you have alread y
#urgle here! do you
drawn his sword and aied
swift! vicious and fast and it was a stance that could
end soeone/s life instantly.
=angong -ing was stunned as he hurriedly evaded it!
solenly e"claiing.
)The two of you hold your hands* Don/t you recogni;e
who ( a5+ The an on the right hit =angong -ing with
a #rush on his two vulnera#le accupoints on the left
side of his #ody. And he sternly said. )=o atter who it
is! no one within thirty iles of here can step forth for
even a single step.+ angong -ing took three steps #ack
and solenly sai d again. )The two of you hold your
hands! ( a =angong -ing.+ The an on the left that
was holding a sword laughed hilariously. )=angong
-ing! =angong -ing! you are already the fourth person
that has ipersonated as angong -ing.+ 3ven #efore he
had &nished! he ade three attacking strokes at hi.
angong -ing angrily e"claied. )(f the two of you do
not #elieve e! then (! =angong -ing will have to #arge
in.+
The an on the right that was holding a #rush sternly
said. )At this oent this =angong 2anor have
seventeen top e"ponents fro the Fraternity protecting
it. 3ven if you have the e"traordinary a#ility! it is
ipossi#le for you to even ove into the 2anor #y a
single step*+ Although this an looked solen #ut
every one of his attacking strokes was >SS on the point
that =angong -ing ust &rst save hiself while the
an with the sword took the opportunity to attack.
=angong -ing was suspicious and hated the fact that he
could not see his father for he was now #eing #locked
#y these two people. As he had to &ght #ared handed
against the weapons! for a oent! he could not free
hiself.
,uddenly three other en appeared fro outside the
woods.
The an with the sword solenly said. )Dan Laoer!
there is ore intruders coing in! go and handle the.+
Dan Laoer was the an that was holding the #rush. 6e
solenly said.
)These three en swiftness oveent skills are not
weak! you should release the signal5+ The an who
was holding the sword coldly laughed. )(f us two
#rothers cannot hold the ground here tonight! how
would we face anyone in the future1+ And he shot three
shining pro4ectiles toward the #ut one of the three
en siple waved his hand and re$ected all the
pro4ectiles #ack*
Dan Laoer who was waving two #rushes on #oth his
hands anaged to de$ect the re$ected pro4ectiles.
=angong -ing heaved a sigh of relief for the an with
the sword was forcing hi to a corner. The arrivals of
those three strangers were tiely.
The three strangers gave a shout as they entered the
fray.
Dan Laoer e"tended his ars in dou#le Euick tie as
do;ens of #eaing lights $ew toward the front of the
new attackers.
A asked old an evaded his pro4ectiles! turned his
#ody around and asked.
)The friend who is #locking! are you one of the
Diancang Duo! Danshi
Jun;hong1+
Dan Laoer sternly said. ),o what if ( a1 ,o what if ( a
not1 (f you do not go #ack now! don/t #lae e for
#eing ruthless.+ 6e was attacking non7stop all this while
and now he was attacking with the stance. <The 0ain of
the -lu Flowers/ three ties in a continuous attack.
The asked old an coldly laughed awhile and said.
)The two of you ove ck &rst and let e e"perience the
Diancang techn iEues*+ After three attack strokes! the
asked old an drawn a whip with wicked #ar#s as he
lashed through the air. 6e oved like the wind as he
displayed two stances and four attack strokes of the
<Fluttering of the .ind through the .oods/ and
<Trapping the Cloud with the .ind/ as he trapped Dan
Laoer inside the furious attack of his whip.
Dan Laoer was 4olted and grasped. )0en Juangfeng*+
The asked old an laughed hilariously. )That is right* (
did not e"pect after ( have gone into reclusion after
twenty years that there will still #e people in >S> the
Fraternity that can recogni;e e.+
There was a $ash in the eyes of the an with the
sword. 6e was using all his ight to deal with =angong
-ing. .hen he heard that the old an was the
renowned fraternity #andit twenty years! his ind was
4olted and he iediately reached into his sleeves and
&red up a $are signal into the sky.
=angong -ing who was even ore surprised. (f the two
of the were protecting the anor! why then ust they
#e so secret a#out it1 They were even asked and
afraid that others would know their identity.
And this 0en Juangfeng that was in seclusion for twenty
years! why did he coe here for1
Dan Laoer said. )0en Juangfeng! you deli#erately #roke
the solen oath that you ade twenty years ago and
went into seclusion. Are you not afraid that the <The
Three ,wash#ucklers/ will #e waiting for you1+ 0en
Juangfeng laughed aloud. )=o one have ever seen the
wherea#outs of the three swash#ucklers in the -ugilist
for tens of years. ( a afraid that they have long since
died. 2y oath has #een released and when ( heard that
there are
n to itch. But ( a only feeling strange that the faous
Diancang Duo will #e here as a watchdog. ( wonder if
you
er1+
an Laoer coldly said. )(f you here to steal those
precious riches! then you
could only defend and not
angong -ing suddenly shouted. )6old your hands*+
The inute the an with sword hesitated with his
sword! =angong -ing had turned his #ody and hit to the
#ack of that 0en Juangfeng. This pal carried uch
windforce for he used all his strength.
0en Juangfeng turned his #ody and dodged it #ut the
whip in his hands was tore #y =angong -ing #y half a
feet.
<Danshi Jun;hong/ was startled while 0en Juangfeng
was 4olted and he solenly said. ).hat are you doing!
young an1 (f ( can attack through this anor! you will
have a share of those hundreds of thousands of silver.
6urry oC and defeat that Dan Laoda*+ That Dan Laoda
who was holding a sword after he &red his $are signal
saw that his reinforceents did not arrive yet! he was
secretly #egan to feel an"ious and shouted. )Friend!
don/t #e deceive #y hi. That 0en fellow is like a wolf
as well as vicious. After he has ro##ed all he can! he will
never give you a share. (f you help e to #eat the oC!
us two #rothers will give a share as your travel
e"penses.+ =angong -ing did not know whether to feel
it was funny or rage when these >SB people were
discussing how to share hi a piece of his faily wealth
and looked upon hi as a ro##er as well. Although he
was suspicious of the intentions of the Danshi #rothers
#ut they were after all protecting the =angong
Aristocracy Faily and were friends and not eneies.
As for this 0en Juangfeng! he was o#viously a ro##er.
Therefore he did not cease his attacking strokes.
After tens of #lows and strokes had #een e"changed! he
had discovered that
this infaous ro##er that had #een over lording the
-ugilist twenty years ago! his artial skills were indeed
e"traordinary. 6is whip after he had lashed it! was like
the furious wind and very diNcult to #lock.
0en Juangfeng was startled too. For this young an
with #ared &sts! he could hold on so long under his
relentless attacking strokes and shown no sign of a
defeat.
Dan Laoer oved #ack to Dan Laoda and they uttered
soething in the
#ack and suddenly they rushed towards the other two
en with sa#res in their hands.
,uddenly there were a several $ashes of sa#re lights
that danced out. Dan
Laoer coldly sirked. )(ndeed! it is the Li #rothers
<Flower ,a#res/ fro 2t.
Taihangshan.+
One of the asked en with the sa#re laughed coldly.
)6ehe! Dan Laoer is indeed haughty.+ And the sa#re on
his right hand attack with the stance <Cleaving through
the Five 6ells/ while his sa#re on his left lifted up and
reoved his ask! as he laughed hilarious. )(! Li TieEiu
of the <Flower ,a#res/ will let you see y
he ,now ,a#res/ Li FeiEiu reoved his ask too an d
sternly said. )At
and hiding your identities. Let you look at y face
carefully so that you can tell the Jing of 6ades who was
the
he two of the had iposing voices and the sa#res in
#oth their hands
now.
he Danshi #rothers looked coldly without a word wh ile
=angong -ing
ple are all the very #est
e in the =angong 2anor1 Did
er here1 .hy then! did father wants to do such a
thing1+
s the wind got #igger and the rain was pouring har der!
there were &re
rk woods.
fter that! there were sounds of weapons clashing a ll
over and the dying
ere was alevolent air all over.
F
en Juangfeng! the Li #rothers and the Danshi #roth ers
had a #ig sudden
an Laoer solenly said. )2ore intruders have coe
fro over that the
an Laoda said. )0en Juangfeng and :in Luanyu are a
lways side #y side.
ince you 0en Juangfeng is here! surely :in Luanyu is
here as well*+ en Juangfeng laughed heartily and said.
)( tell yo u honestly then. All the
rthodo" sects are also here as to us! why lose your lives
for
angong Changshu1*+ 6e dealt three ore furious lashes
of the whip at =angong -ing who was getting even
ore an"ious now. 6e thought. )Father do not know any
artial art skills! if these people are to attack up the
anor! what can #e done1+ (n his haste! he yelled aloud
as he tried to leap across and caught the tip of 0en
Juangfeng whip with his left hand and landed with his
right hand on the ground. This one stance! two dividing
strokes were like the Divine Dragon.
0en Juangfeng hesitated for a while #efore he took
three steps #ack in startled surprise. )The Divine
Dragon swiftness skill of the Ahi4iao 2anor*+ The Danshi
#rothers glanced at one another and grasped. )(t is
indeed angong -ing.+ The wind #lew even ore
relentless in the rain while the shouting cries grew even
hurriedly and suddenly a shadow charged across the
woods to here! e"hi#iting the <The ,wallow oving
through the .ood/ swiftness oveent skill*
Dan Laoda eyes shone with a tinge of light and said. )(t
is tie.+
0en Juangfeng e"pression changed as he said.
)Diancang %an is also here*+
=angong -ing gave a shout when 0en Juangfeng was
oentarily distracted and snatched his whip.
Diancang %an who had 4ust landed on the ground
iediately coldly sirked. )0en Juangfeng is indeed
here* .ho is this friend1+ 6e asked the Danshi #rothers.
Dan Laoer replied. )6e is =angong -ing*+
Diancang %an said. )0eally1+
Dan Laoer said. )6e has displayed the Divine Dragon
,wiftness oveent skill! it cannot #e wrong.+ angong
-ing secretly sighed in relief and thought. )At last these
people have recogni;ed e.+ 6e raised #oth his hands
together and solenly said. )That everyone will coe
here in righteous to protect the =angong 2anor!
=angong -ing is very grateful in y heart. But ( hope
that everyone will protect for a little while longer >SG
while ( go in to see y father.+ As he was a#out to go
in! Diancang %an #locked hi*
angong -ing asked in surprise. )Do you not #elieve that
( a not =angong
-ing1+
Diancang %an whose face was e"treely copose
coldly replied! )-recisely that you are =angong -ing!
you cannot go in*+ angong -ing was startled and asked
in surprise. )T his5this is for what reason1+ Diancang
%an replied. )This you do not have to ask. 6urry and
go*+ 6e e"tended his hand to hit =angong -ing.
=angong -ing was even ore surprised and startled as
he oved #ackward to dodge his sudden attack. 6e felt
his wrist loosened and 0en Juangfeng snatched the
whip away. And #oth Diancang %an and 0en Juangfeng
#egan to attack hi at the sae tie*
These two people were the very #est e"ponents of the
Fraternity! their attacking strokes were powerful and
their stances ipossi#le to #lock. After angong -ing
forcefully evaded a stroke! 0en Juangf eng laughed
aloud. )( thought that you Diancang ,ect is here to
protect the =angong 2anor #ut you did not have such
good intention5+ Before he could &nish! Diancang %an
attacked with #oth his hands! left on =angong -ing!
right on 0en Juangfeng.
0en Juangfeng was startled as he changed the direction
of his stances that were eant for =angong -ing to
Diancang %an as he changed his stance to that of an
<Opportune 3Ncacious ,nake/ and aied at his left ri#.
=angong -ing left &st and right pal! left &st e"tended
out at 0en
Juangfeng! right pal in a slashing cut at Diancang %an.
The three of the were e"changing #lows non7stop.
=angong -ing was like one versus two opponents yet at
the sae tie! it would suddenly #ecoe two versus
hi. .ho was the friend! who was the eney1 6e was
already so confused now that he really could not know
what was going on now.
angong -ing sternly said. )Diancang %an! you coe
fro a reputa#le orthodo" sect. ,ince when you have
#ecoe a ro##er that goes after others wealth1+
Diancang %an coldly laughed. ).ho wants your wealth*+
0en Juangfeng added. ),ince that is the case! why then
did you #lock us then1+ angong -ing sternly replied at
the sae tie. ),in ce that is the case! why did you not
let e go in1+ But Diancang %an kept his coposure
and did not reply! in fact! his stances >SR #ecae ore
and ore furious.
On the other hand! the Danshi #rothers were slowly
gaining an upper hand for Dan Laoer had drawn his
sword and had used a stance <The Dance of the
0eturning Dragon/! piercing <,now ,a#res/ Li FeiEiu on
his right shoulder.
Li TieEiu was startled. ),econd #rother are you alright1+
And he slashed his sa#re on Dan Laoda and at that
instant all four of the were #loodied all over with no
signs of #acking oC.
0en Juangfeng shouted aloud as the #attle got ore
and ore furious. )(f the three of you are not after
wealth! why then are you &ghting and throwing your
lives for =angong Changshu1+ angong -ing angrily said!
)(f the three of you are indeed helping =angong 2anor!
why did you not let e go in1+
Diancang %an! Danshi #rothers did not even say a word
#ut concentrate on their &ghts.
,uddenly in this rain &lled with #lood! a an cae fro
the woods with his chest punctured with a hole as he
collapsed.
Li TieEiu suddenly yelled. )=o good* <Fierce Tiger/ Ahao
Gang is here*+
Dan Laoer coldly laughed. )(f you don/t go now! you will
#e a#le to leave here alive*+ Before he had &nished!
there was another wounded an that rushed through
the wood with a sword and he voited #lood as he
collapsed in front of Li TieEiu. There was no in4uries on
his #ody at all! seeing killed #y soeone with a very
powerful internal force*
Dan Laoda turned ashen as he said. )=o good! &fth
#rother have #een killed*+ Li TieEiu coldly laughed.
)=ow that the friends fro the thirteen provinces of the
unorthodo" sects are here. ( a afraid your Diancang
,ect will all have to rish here today*+ an Laoer angrily
shouted as he said. )Bullshit*+ =angong -ing was 4olted
as he decided to ignore 0en Juangfeng and attack with
seven strokes continuously on Diancang %an! all were
close elee techniEues.
0en Juangfeng got a #oast in his spirit and decided that
it was tie to get rid of Diancang %an and attacked with
his very #est.
Diancang %an was indeed very distur#ed as he tried to
retaliate.
=angong -ing did not hesitate for even an instant as he
sprang with all his ight towards =angong 2anor while
Diancang %an was oentarily entangled with 0en
Juangfeng*
>SL
Chapter Fourteen
The Cold .ind and the Bitter 0ain
.hen =angong had sprang! Dan Laoda shouted #ehind
hi as he tried to
hit hi fro the #ack* But =angong -ing did not turn
his head or evade. 6e 4ust ustered all his strength
forward therefore although his #ack appeared to #e hit'
it was 4ust a ru# as he narrowly escaped fro a dire
situation*
A light of opportunity darted in Li FeiEiu eyes and his
alevolent instinct was arisen. =ow Dan Laoer sword
had coe at the sae tie! #ut he did not try to evade
it #ut $ashed his sa#res on the top of Dan Laoda head
and #lood spilled out.
Dan Laoda cried out hilariously as he plunged his #ody
#ackward and Li
FeiEiu sa#res went through his #ody #ut Dan Laoda
suddenly gripped his ten &ngernails and sEuee;ed into
Li FeiEiu neck and #lood spurred out fro his eyes! nose
and ears.
Dan Laoer in a furious rage ran his sword through Li
FeiEiu side and Li
TieEiu shouted. ),urrender your life*+ And he chopped
oC Dan Laoer right ar #ut Dan Laoer seeed to not
notice as he kicked Li TieEiu underneath his Iia %in ,hu
%u accupoint* 8(n #etween the leg9 and he gave a
terrifying howl and he fell down dead.
The Taihang Dou#le ,a#res had all died in that instant.
Dan Laoer siled as his #ody wavered for awhile as he
uttered. )Big
d on the spot.
Diancang %an and 0en Juangfeng who was &ghting
witnessed the horrendous scene and felt a heart
wrenching pain that chilled the as the Danshi
Jun;hong and the Taihang Dou#le ,a#res all died
together.
,uddenly Diancang %an shouted. )6old it*+
0en Juangfeng was surprised #ut he pulled #ack his
whip nevertheless.
Diancang %an glanced at the #lood pool around hi for
awhile and was solen. 6e secretly sighed and thought.
)Fellow prot@g@s! please do not #lae e for #eing a
coward #ut how can ( allow all of Diancang ,ect #est
&ghters to all rish in this &ght*+ oposing his thoughts!
he #it his teeth and solen ly said. )%ou! <The ind and
0ain Dou#le .hips/ have gathered so any f riends
fro the
ght1+
en Juangfeng laughed hilariously. )These unorthodo"
friends if they
coe1 Are they all cra;y then1+
iancang %an #it his teeth and said. )After when yo u
have taken all the
M
o the ountains. (! Gongsun %an will let you all across*+
Diancang %an real nae was Gongsun %an.
en Juangfeng laughed hilariously and said. )After we
have the riches in
ain here1 3veryone say that
iancang %an is a intelligence person so why would you
say such a thing now1+ ongsun %an focused his eyes
and his hand reached i nto his clothing. en Juangfeng
was 4olted and he iediately took th ree steps #ack
ut Gongsun %an siple released three &re $ares i nto
the sky and a general
en Juangfeng knew now he had recalled all his prot
@g@s.
uddenly a very tall and #ig an $ew #esides 0en J
uangfeng and asked.
)Big Brother 0en! what is happening1+ (t was an old
an with white hair with a whip. 6e was one of the two
infaous <.ind 0ain Dou#le .hips/! :in Luanyu*
0en Juangfeng replied. )Diancang %an has hold his
hands*+
:in Luanyu was stunned and he <hehe/ laughed.
)Good5good5+ But when he saw the #odies of the
<Taihang Dou#le ,a#res/ on the ground! he ceased his
laughter.
Fro the two sides of the woods! ore than twenty en
appeared and they #egan to for lines across one
another.
A priest with purple adornent that had 4ust appeared
grasped. )Big Brother
Dan! ,econd Brother Dan 3rge5they5+ 6e could not
stop shivering.
Diancang Clan had sent seventeen top &ghters and now
nine had died*
3"cluding the nuerous Diancang swordsen that had
perished too5
:in Luanyu swept his eyes and was stunned too as he
uttered. )5
,i"teen5 seventeen5eighteen5+ 6e shouted. )(s there
anyore in the woods1+ A priest with #lack ornaent
said. )%ou don/t have to ask. ( have not killed for a long
tie #ut tonight ( have killed seven*+ And he pointed
his sword at hi.
:in Luanyu shouted. ).hat an evil priest! you5+
0en Juangfeng reached out and held hi #y his
shoulder. ),econd #rother! shut up*+ And he looked at
the priest and said. )( have long heard that the
Diancang <Black 6eavenly Goose/ swordplay is as swift
as lightning and vicious too. .hat ( have saw today is
indeed true*+ The priest with #lack ornaent stared and
sternly said. )That is right. (! the Black 6eavenly Goose
is vicious #ut so what1 Today ( going to assacre all you
ndits*+ en Juangfeng coldly laughed.
ongsun %an sighed deeply and said. )Third Brother! let
it #e today*+ he Black 6eavenly Goose -riest was
startled. ).hy let it #e1+ T ongsun %an was solen and
he said. )Let the go ov er*+ he Black 6eavenly Goose
-riest e"pressions started to change and he
wers who were all looking
thetic. ,oe were wounded and soe even lost thei r
swords.
his Diancang swordsan who had the heart of a #urn
ing &re was stunned
ro the Diancang Clan! would
3ven if we were to all
rished here! we will &ght to our deaths*+ ongsun %an
was downcast #ut shouted. ),hut up*+ An d he waved
his hand
he Black 6eavenly Goose -riest clenched his &sts
tightly and his whole dy shivered.
en Juangfeng gave a coand as ore than eighteen
top unorthodo"
fter they had run past the! the Black 6eavenly Go ose
-riest said.
econd -rot@g@ Brother! you5you really want to end the
reputation of our iancang ,ect1+ ongsun %an sighed
deeply and said. )Third Brother! why you always are
una#le to understand the heart your ,econd Brother5+
,uddenly there was a alevolent air in his eyes as he
said. )These unorthodo" &ghters after they reach the
anor! once again there will #e a #loodshed. .hen that
happens! no atter who is the winner! there is #ounded
to #e heavy losses. (f we wait here! we can rest our
strength. =o atter who it is! as long as they want to
send the treasures out! will we let the pass1+ he Black
6eavenly Goose -riest was startled and he iediately
sheathed
as planned it well! ( a not
shness.+
ongsun %an looked at the surviving Diancang e#er s.
6e sighed in
that was ade tens of years ago.
s! it is really not easy.
5alas* ( can only hope that the =angong Aristocracy
Faily will not send the regrets #ut our Chief of
iancang he5alas* Only third #rother you are still in
your prie and also our iancang nu#er one &ghter.
Our Diancang Clan surv ival will now depends on
he Black 6eavenly Goose -riest did not react for s
oetie! only to slowly
ss his tears. All the disciples and followers of Diancang
that were around had all lowered their heads and no
one
lifted their heads for a long tie.
>>Q =angong -ing was feeling high. Finally he could #e
hoe! &nally he would have all the answers. 6e spotted
the lights of the =angong 2anor at a distant #ut it was
so diCerent fro the past.
=angong -ing ran even ore adly in the rain and the
winds were like knives piercing through hi.
Finally oving like the wind! he saw the $ight of twenty
stone steps that were so failiar to hi. As his shoe
touched the cold icy steps! his heart felt war.
But suddenly! fro the house on top! there was a soft
shout. )Go #ack*+ And three starlight pro4ectiles $ew
and seeed to for a word and two of the pro4ectiles
$ew past with a startling speed while one was slow.
=angong -ing was a#out to evade the pro4ectiles when
the slow starlight
pro4ectile at the #ack suddenly increased its speed and
$ew like shooting star. 6e got a #ig fright as he 4ust
anaged to dodge it! he heard the windforce of the
other two pro4ectiles that alost deafen hi his ears as
it $ew in circles on his left and right shoulders. 6e had
to leap #ackward and after several suersaults and
#ack
to the #otto of the stair! only could he evade the
attacks! as the two pro4ectiles lit the ground with its
sparks.
The hand that threw these secret pro4ectiles was not
only ingenious #ut also very powerful. This was
soething that =angong -ing had never saw and he did
not e"pect to &nd an e"pert top e"ponent with such
powerful internal strength within the anor*
After the secret pro4ectiles were thrown! there was
silence again and it seeed that nothing had
happened.
)(s there a hidden danger inside1+ 6e thought. )Father
and other5they are not in the house anyore1+
=angong -ing did not dare to think anyore as he once
again attepted to
inside the house* =angong
-ing has coe hoe*+
Before he could &nish! a startled grasp was heard. )(s
that -inger1+ A person $ew past like lightning that
followed the position of his sound. 3ven #efore =angong
-ing could even dodge! that person had already caught
hi #y his
shoulders. =angong -ing tried to shake it oC #ut failed
and he was greatly surprised. 6e tried to look at the
person that had caught hi! only to see that person
whose long hair was in a ess and a pair of eyes &lled
with copassionate yet so #right! was looking at hi!
was his other*
3ver since he was #orn! even in his wildest dreas! he
had never known that his other would have such
astonishing artial a#ility. 6e was so stunned while >>S
2istress =angong pulled hi into her e#race and with
tre#ling voice said.
)Child! you are #ack. (t 4ust nice that you are #ack*+ 6is
war and copassionate other caused hi to forget
all his tiredness! hunger! fright! suspicious. (n that
instant! it was his #est reward.
n the hall! were any laps and rows of red wooden
chests. On those
any other en too! all ulties #reathing! soe
rough any terri#le #attles.
n this essy grand hall! was a very coposed and c
al old an in #eautiful
uld not shake his agni&cent
angong -ing softly greeted. )Father+ And he rushed
forward and kneel down #efore hi.
=angong Changshu gently patted on the head of his
#eloved son and did not say anything for a long tie.
2istress =angong gently took out a handkerchief to
wipe away the rainwater and sweat fro his head and
gently said. )Child! it ust #e hard on you all this while.
(n future! ( afraid5afraid that it will #e even harder for
you.+ =angong Changshu 4ust laughed it oC #ut did not
talk.
=angong -ing saw his father Euiet face! saw his other
fragile face! saw the
essy hall! his heart was already carrying any dou#ts!
and therefore he cast aside the faily foralities as he
rose to ask. )Father! you have sold all the #usinesses in
Hiangnan! what is the reason1
And we do not usually have any dealings with the
Diancang ,ect! why are they surrounding the =angong
2anor1 Although they see to protect the =angong
2anor #ut they does not have any kind intention to us.
And! the Devil Flock (sland that is only heard of #ut
never seen. .hy did they want to pit against us1 Father!
please tell e everything. ( a really very an"ious to
know.+ 6e said everything in one #reath and looked
tellingly at his father.
2istress =angong elancholy sighed and said. )(f there
is anything to say! say it slowly child. .hy are you still
as ipatience as #efore1+ =angong Changshu was very
solen as he walked in strides toward the ain
entrance of the great hall. ,uddenly he turned around
to say. )-lease forgive e for y rudeness*+ 3veryone
was surprised and soe even rose on his or her feet to
ask.
)This5this5+ Before he had &nished his words!
=angong Changshu suddenly $ashed >>> around. All
the en in the hall suddenly collapsed and cru#led on
the chairs.
They had all fainted or slept now.
angong -ing saw his father in that instant had hit their
<,leep/ accupoint 8An accupoint techniEue that caused
those hit to #e knocked down without unnecessary pain
and loss of strength9! he was shocked to see it and
asked. )Father! you do know artial arts*+ (n this whole
world! there was no one that knew that =angong
Changshu was actually an upper echelon &ghter! even
his own son did not know and it was
the &rst tie he ever witnessed it.
angong Changshu did not turn his head over and ask
ed. )-inger! you have always have good food and
clothing. 3verything we allow you to #e willful. 3ven if
you have coitted a wrong! your father and other
did not even repriand you. Do you know the reason
why1+ Although =angong -ing could not his see his
father face #ut he could his father/s tre#ling
shoulders. 6e looked very eotional.
angong -ing was startled and frightful. )Child5do not
know*+ 6e iediately kneels down and grasped. )(f
child has coitted a wrong! father is right to #eat and
repriand e.+ 2istress =angong was very pale!
covered her face as she said. )Big
Brother5why5this child has to #e so ill7fate*+ angong
Changshu did not turn his head #ut was tre #ling even
ore. )( treat you in that anner is #ecause fro now
on! not only you cannot en4oy any of the lu"uries and
happiness of this world and you have to suCer the
un#eara#le torture that will soon #e your fate! can you
endure it1
=angong -ing could not #ear it anyore as his tears
$owed. 6e said! tre#ling uncontrolla#ly. )(t is only
right that child suCer hardships for father and other
#ut5father at least you should tell e! what5what is
going on1+ =angong Changshu clenched his &sts and
his voice #ecae even solen. )The =angong
Aristocracy Faily is the richest in the whole world! do
you know the source of this wealth1+ 6e solenly
asked.
angong -ing was 4olted and said. )(s it5is it5+ angong
Changshu added. )%our fore#ear! was once a very poor
an. 6e suCered all types of torture that was atypical
to a poor an and swore that he wanted to #ecoe the
wealthiest an in the world. -ainstakingly! he saved a
su of oney and set sail with soe seafarers to do
#usiness fro outside the Central -lains. .ho would
e"pect that the ship would eet with a stor along the
way and your fore#ear drifted on a plank to a desolate
island. Luckily he did not die #ut he was epty handed
and have nothing.+ 6e clenched his &sts even tighter
and added. )%our fore#ear/s lofty >>B a#ition was
destroyed and he lost everything. 6e was so overcoe
with grief that he could not help it #ut to cry aloud.
Dne"pectedly! he suddenly discovered that the island
actually had any old en in ancient ro#es. (n the
Fraternity! the oldest legend and the ost ysterious
legend is the ruored e"istence of the Divine reator
Teple. And that island is the Divine Creat or Teple.+
angong -ing was 4olted! only to hear his father co
ntinuing. )Those old en Euestioned your fore#ear
a#out his history and #ackground. They e"ained hi
carefully and then #ade hi to stay. For three years!
your fore#ear suCered e"ceedingly hardships and
torture until one day! he was suddenly taken to a
#each. On the side of the #each was a #ig ship! on that
ship was incalcula#le aount of
t those old en would to swear a deadly oath and
=angong faily would have
to the Divine Creator Teple.
very generation! the aount of silver would have t o #e
dou#led. This pact will
his pact forever cannot #e
angong Changshu added. )Till y generation! the a
ount of silver that was needed had reached an
e"or#itant aount. %our grandfather gathered all the
silver he could o#ili;e to send your uncle and the
silver away to ful&l the pact. At that tie5alas* ( a
not yet arried. But your uncle had already a son.+ t
was only now that =angong -ing had &nally cae to
know of his faily
he was already tre#ling all over and had #roke into a
cold sweat. 6e could not help #ut ask. ).here is y
uncle1
here is y that cousin1+ angong Changshu tre#led
and said. )The day #efore your uncle was gone! he
killed his newly wed wife and #a#y with a #low on their
hearts. Because he had calculated! in another
generation! even if the =angong Aristocracy Faily
were to sell away all their properties and asserts! we
still could not raise enough silver. 6e could not #ear to
let his descendants to suCer and did not want e to
arry and to have sons. 6e left #ehind a heart#reaking
testaent. Then he was gone along with the silver and
there have #een no news of hi ever since5+ .hen he
had said to this point! his voice was &lled with sorrow
and a chill that crept into the hearts of everyone.
Although everyone knew that the =angong Aristocracy
Faily was e"ceedingly rich and unparalleled #ut who
would know of this ysterious history of the =angong
Aristocracy Faily that was &lled with #lood! sorrow and
tears1
2istress =angong covered her face with her hands and
so##ed. )Big >>F Brother! you5don/t need to say it
anyore.+ angong Changshu said slowly as he faced
the wall. )After your uncle departed not long after! your
grandfather passed away. ( ourned in piety for three
years and then ( went to search for your uncle. 3very
generation without fail! when we send the silver away!
there
did we not know where is the se of the ocean! not even
one
rson even know where is the Divine Creator Teple . (
drifted for any years in
pes! et your other.+
istress =angong wipe her tears fro her face! usin g her
hand and walked
ld his hands and said. )(f you
id. )( had already
veloped aCection for hi. But your father was al ways
avoiding e. ( a strange
other person and that was your
our father was a#ushed and
told e all the sad history of his faily and &nally (
know the reason why he was always trying to avoid e.
Because it was going to #e a heart#reaking aCair.
Because the =angong
Aristocracy Faily would #e penniless and poor.
Because he did not want e to suCer. Because he could
not #ear5could not #ear that our children when they
grown up! they will grow up 4ust to help their fore#ear to
repay a de#t and to suCer*+ =angong Changshu
suddenly turned his #ody around and his eyes were
watery. 6e looked at her with gentleness and solenly
added. )But your other is not afraid of all this! she
isn/t even afraid of #eing poor. (n a single night! she
carried e on her #ack to Tianshan to &nd the antidote.
Therefore (5+ 2istress =angong leaned #esides hi
and added. )Therefore fro then onwards! ( can never
leave your father! and after that! we have you. .e want
you to en4oy all the lu"uries of life! we don/t want you to
learn artial arts #ecause we don/t want you to
e"perience hardship therefore we also did not teach you
any
artial art skills. But who will know that you are #orn to
like artial arts and we did not want to go against your
wishes! therefore we sent you to the Divine Dragon Clan
4ust as you wanted. Child5 we are so sorry to you5+
Before she could &nish!
she #egan to so# and her words could not #e heard.
=angong -ing cried out in sadness as he ran to his
other. (n the idst of the stor that was raging
outside! the three of the e#raced one another.
Although they were all &lled with grief and sorrow #ut it
was also &lled with understanding and epathy.
>>G angong Changshu caressed his #eloved son/s head
an d said. )( only wish that the secret note of the Divine
Creator Teple would not coe so soon.
Therefore ( did not want you to #e arried. But who
would e"pect that they have already calculated that the
=angong Aristocracy Faily would have no ore
source of incoe! therefore they did not wait for you to
get arry and to have the ne"t generation and sent
their ,ecret =ote. Once we gathered all the silver that
we could possi#le o#ili;ed! that 2essenger would still
coe and take you away. (t is the oath ade #y your
ancestor! your father5your father and your other!
although we adore you so uch #ut how5how can
we5+ Before he could &nish! his tears $owed.
angong -ing lifted his chest and said. )Father! o ther.
This is the de#t of our =angong faily. =aturally we
have to repay5+ 2istress =angong said with her tears
$owing. )But! Child! you5+ angong -ing #it his teeth!
with his eyes focused a nd &rly said. )%our
child will surely return. =o atter how ysterious is
that Divine Creator Teple! ( will also swear to coe
#ack to take care of #oth of you. 3ven if there is a wall
of iron! it will not stop e.
2oreover! those people with the reputation of <Divine
Creator/ how will they force others to do things that are
not &lial1+
2istress =angong Euietly said. )2y good child5+
angong Changshu sighed. )But this tie...alas* Tho se
people fro the Devil Flock (sland have appeared in the
Fraternity again. And they are deterined not to let us
send the silver to the Divine Creator Teple.+ angong
-ing said. )=o wonder they use the secret p act to force
so any a4or orthodo" sects to steal the silver fro
us.+ angong Changshu lowered his head and sighed. )At
t his oent! the disciples and followers of Diancang
,ect #ecause they failed to steal forcefully fro us!
therefore they reain outside the anor. Although they
look like they are protecting the =angong 2anor #ut in
fact they are trying to prevent us fro
sending the silver out. =ot only that! there is also a few
infaous #andits fro the Fraternity that are also
thinking of laying their hands on the silver. For any
days! this =angong 2anor had already #een involved in
any #loody &ghts! so any
ople lost their lives! alas5.ealth! only #ring th e
=angong faily untold
trou#les and suCerings. .hat other trou#le did it #ring1
Child! if you are #orn in a poor an faily! how would
you need to suCer like this1+ ,uddenly fro outside the
window! a an sighed deeply in the idst of the stor.
)( a wrong*+ angong -ing was startled and he
shouted. ).ho is i t1+ But his father was already at the
window in an instant and he waved his hand and the
windows were forced opened! sending the wind and rain
in.
>>R =angong Changshu was a#out to hit with his hands
again when outside the window! the voice sighed again.
)Big Brother! you do not recogni;e e1+ 2istress
=angong was startled and she was at the window in an
instant. )Lu
%i"ian*+ angong Changshu cried out in surprise.
),econd Bro ther! is that you1+ =angong -ing was
shocked to see that the person outside the window was
that #ald old an <:ian Chi/ that loved oney ore
than his life. That he was actually his father/s ,econd
Brother* For a oent! he was stunned #eyond words.
That old an lowered his head as he #linked inside in
an instant.
angong Changshu caught hi #y his shoulders and sa
id. ),econd Brother! we have not seen one another for
any years. .hy did you5you #ecoe like this1+ :ian
Chi eyes looked idiocy as he uttered. )( a wrong! (
a wrong5+
2istress =angong Euietly said. )The past is over. .hy
ust you ention it.
Big Brother and ( did not #lae you and in fact5in fact
we are sorry to you.+
:ian Chi suddenly laughed aloud. )( a wrong*+ And he
kneels in front of angong Changshu with tears $owing
down and said. )Big Brother! ( a so sorry to you! ( a
so sorry to you5+ angong Changshu as he held his
shoulders! kneeled too. ),econd Brother!
:ian Chi said. )(f ( did not say everything! even if ( were
to die! ( would also not get up* All these years! it has
#een inside e for twenty years*+ 6e laented.
)Twenty years ago! ( had thought that Third ,ister was
after the wealth of the =angong Aristocracy Faily and
the riches and glories therefore she had left e and
arry you. ( did not know that she had already fallen in
love with you. ( did not know that she arried you not
#ecause she wanted to en4oy the lu"uries of life #ut to
suCer hardship and pain with you. (5left without saying
a word and even attracted a great deal of eneies to
har you5+ angong Changshu sighed. ),econd
Brother! ( and Thi rd ,ister we are all well. .hy do you
want to reproach yourself1+ :ian Chi shrieked. )(f (
cannot reproach yself! ( will not feel good. All these
years! ( was cursing #oth of you secretly every day and
every night. ( was o#sessed with &nding ore oney!
e"cept for stealing and ro##ing! ( tried all sorts of
unscrupulous ethods. ( hid y nae and identity! (
eat sparely! everyone
wealth that is even vaster than the =angong Aristocracy
Faily #ut5+
e suddenly threw his sack on the ground and laent ed.
),o what if ( have
hat ( know that wealth cannot
reove the heart#reaks that are >>L
ong. ( a so sorry to you*+
angong Changshu was silence for awhile. )%ou have
overheard 4ust now1+ :ian Chi nodded with tears still
$owing down his face.
angong Changshu gently lifted hi up and said. )Bu t
no atter what! today the three of us are &nally
together! is indeed a 4oyous occasion.+ 6e siled and
turned over. )-inger! coe over here and greet your
,econd Dncle. This is the faous <,hadowless Bron;e
Fist and (ron 6and/! your ,econd Dncle Lu %i"ian.+ The
=angong -ing who had #een stunned earlier recovered
enough to walk over.
Lu %i"ian! his tears had not dried yet! laughed. )Child!
you didn/t e"pect to have such useless ,econd Dncle
right*+ 2istress =angong #linked her eyes! she did not
know whether to laugh or cry! whether to feel sorrow or
happy in her heart #ut tears $owed down as she
croaked. )( didn/t e"pect we can &nally see you again. (
didn/t e"pect that you who always love to cloth yourself
#eautifully will #ecoe like this! are you5you poor to
the point till you #ecoe cra;y that you can/t even #ear
to #uy a proper clothing.+ Lu %i"ian laughed. )( a not
poor till ( a cra;y #ut ( a petty till ( #ecoe cra;y. (n
y sack ( have a illion silver #ut ( a unwilling to
even spend one copper.+ angong Changshu e"claied.
)%ou did all these 4ust for her! alas* 0eally
you*+
2istress =angong said. )Look at you. (n front of our
child! you should have said soething ore respectful.+
(n #etween her tears! she had started to sile. These
three people although they were &lled with worries #ut
they were now &lled with the 4oyous oent of reunion.
(n that instant! they had returned to that #eautiful
oent when they were younger! twenty years ago
when they had traverse so carefree in the Fraternity.
.hen =angong -ing looked at the tears of 4oy!
soehow he felt his sorrow had also started to diinish.
6e laughed. ),econd Dncle you have a good capacity
for drinks! do you want nephew to5 Before he could
&nish! there was a loud sound outside and three arrows
that carried the sound of #ells $ew into the hall and
struck upon the top of a red wood chest.
Lu %i"ian e"pressions changed #ut he was laughing.
)2arvelous! arvelous. =ever did ( e"pect the these
wild #andits will use usical arrows and they actually
shoot into Big Brother/s hoe*+ angong Changshu
laughed awhile. )The one that shoo t the arrows! his
wrists strength is not weak. ( wonder where this hero is
fro.+ >>M At this oent of tie there was a shout
fro the outside. )0en Juangfeng!
:in Luanyu have #rought the heroes fro the three
ountains and eighteen strongholds to reEuest soe
traveling e"penses fro the 2aster of the =angong
2anor. To open the door to welcoe or not! we leave it
to the 2aster of the angong 2anor to decide.+ 6is voice
was clear and h is orale was very high.
angong Changshu slightly raised his eye#rows and s
aid. ).hy did the .ind 0ain Dou#le .hips return fro
seclusion1+
Lu %i"ian said. )(f it is other unorthodo" friends! ( afraid
they will not even go through this foralities and have
already #arged in.V 6e added. V.hen they charge in! we
will iediately react.+
2istress =angong laughed. )=o wonder you have a
illion wealth now! cause you know the #ehavior of the
present #andit s so well...+ .hen she
d did not continue.
hen the eneies were at hand! the three of the co uld
still laugh and ade 4okes. And they seeed like they
had never even placed uch iportance to the
infaous #andit <.ind 0ain Dou#le .hips/ in their eyes.
=angong -ing secretly uttered to hiself. )( see that
other when she was young! she loved to 4oke around.+
Another shout cae through the window and said. )%ou
ust know your liitations! hurry and reply us. .hen (
shouted to <three/! y #rothers will charge through the
door* <One/*+ Lu %i"ian $e"ed his ars! his #ody
#ecae larger and laughed. )( a not old yet! what
a#out #ig #rother1+ angong Changshu laughed. )( a
not old either.+ Lu %i"ian laughed aloud and said. ) ?ery
good*+ And suddenly he clapped his hands and there
was a tingling sound. )Do we do it now1+ angong
Changshu said. )=aturally.+ 2istress =angong laughed
softly. )?ery good. Both you #rothers still have your
<Flower Guarding Bells/ #ut (! this $ower! is now old.+
)Two*+ ,houted fro outside the window.
Lu %i"ian laughed hilariously. )Ds #rothers have not
grown old! how will
you #e old1 Big Brother! a ( still the one that gets to
#e the vanguard1+ angong Changshu replied. )Alright.+
.hen he had said <Alright/! Lu %i"ian suddenly leapt into
the air and did a soersault and then he landed on
=angong Changshu shoulders.
angong Changshu shouted. )Go*+ And turned his hand s
over to push forward and Lu %i"ian #ody #ecae like a
speeding arrow that $ew across in great speed across
the hall.
There was a <-ong/ sound as the door opened! followed
#y a tingling sound! >BT and a golden light that was
actually fro a golden string $ew past with the
speeding person. And yet another golden string $ew
through the air fro the hand of =angong Changshu*
%et another tingling sound and the golden strings
seeed to erge! then angong Changshu sounded.
)Back*+ There was a cry o f surprise fro outside the
entrance.
Before the cries could settle down! Lu %i"ian was #ack
at a startling speed and he had caught hold of the
golden string in his left hand and on his right hand was
the iposing #ody of an old an.
u %i"ian gently released his hand and 0en Juangfen g
who was one of the
ound*
=angong -ing heaved a sigh of relief. .as he startled1
(pressed1 Looking carefully at the golden strings! he
saw that attached to it were a pair of golden #ells.
.hen Lu %i"ian ade use of the strength of =angong
Changsun hands to $y across! he also released the
golden #ells on his hand at the sae tie. After he had
$own across! =angong Changshu released the #ells in
his hand after hi.
These two pairs of golden #ells when they hit one
another also erge their golden strings that were
attached to it. (n that instant! when Lu %i"ian had
caught 0en Juangfeng! he ade use of the co#ine
golden strings to $y #ack. (t was indeed really like a
speeding arrow and #ack like a wind. The speed was so
instantaneous! so swift like a lightning #olt that even if
the target was an e"pert &ghter! he would #e taken
copletely oC guarded and could not defend in tie.
=angong -ing felt his hot #lood rising to his head as he
shouted without thinking. ).hat a good Flower
Guarding Bells*+ There seeed to #e confusion outside
the hall as an old an greeted hilariously outside. )(s
that the Three ,wash#ucklers that are in the hall1*+
=angong Changshu and Lu %i"ian laughed and laughed
while 0en
Juangfeng slowly got up. 6is face was very pale and he
looked very frightened as he tre#led. )(t is indeed the
Three ,wash#ucklers*+ Lu %i"ian laughed. ).e have not
et for any years. To think you can still recogni;e us
#rothers1+ 0en Juangfeng sighed deeply with his head
lowered. )( really cannot recogni;e the three of you. But
this <.ondrous 0ain#ow! Lightning Bolt/ and the <Life
3nding Golden Bells/ techniEues! ( will never forget.+ Lu
%i"ian laughed errily as he said. )This wondrous
rain#ow! lightning #olt and that golden #ells! when the
#ells start tingling! the soul will #e taken away5haha*
Big Brother! never e"pect that the occasional plaything
that we invented will #e called a epitoe techniEue #y
the people in the -ugilistic fraternity.+ >BQ ,uddenly he
ceased his laughter and turned around. ),ince you still
ree#er us #rothers! did you forget the deadly oath
that you ake in front of us
years ago1*+
0en Juangfeng sighed! his head still lowered. )(f ( have
known that the
2aster of the =angong 2anor is the <Copose Green
Gown ,wordsan/Uof the
Three ,wash#ucklers! even if ( have the guts! ( will
never even approach a single step into the =angong
2anor.+ Lu %i"ian coldly said. )=ow that you know! what
do you think should #e done then*+ The confusion never
ceased outside the hall. 0en Juangfeng turned his head
and shouted aloud. ),econd Brother :in! hurry and
#ring the #rothers one ile out of the =angong 2anor.
The Three ,wash#ucklers! they are here*+ :in Luanyu
rushed inside! he oved his glance around and his
e"pression
changed. )(ndeed the ighty heroes are here! for the
past twenty years we put in a lot of painstaking eCorts
to train #ut we are still una#le to handle even one
stroke fro 6ero Lu e"traordinary stance.+
(n the rainstor outside! soeone shouted. ).hat is
the <The Three
,wash#ucklers/1 Don/t tell e #ase on that! having
coe fro afar! we have to go ck hoe1+ And then
ore than ten people had enter ed the hall. <The Three
,wash#ucklers/ looked solen and did not say a word.
:in Luanyu turned his #ack around and said. ).ho say
that1+
A an in a 4acket on the left step forward and coldly
said. )(f you want us good friends to disperse! at least
you should display soe real prowess and not se on a
few words and e"pect us to leave! a ( no t right to say
so1+ The an on the right shouted. )Brothers! do you all
agree1+
There was a uttering #y the intruders and 0en
Juangfeng laughed awhile.
)( see that it is the Chief of the .hite ,tronghold.+ 6e
siled and walked to their front and asked. ).hat do
the two of you propose then1+ The an on the left said
in a low voice. )Ds #rothers have coe fro thousands
of iles! at least we should #e given soe traveling
e"penses. Although the two of you are ,eniors #ut you
should have think of us poor #rothers.+ 0en Juangfeng
laughed. )(s one thousand silver enough15Take it5+
,uddenly he e"tended his hands outward. There were
two sounds as the Bai #rothers cried out as they
voited #lood and fell to the ground.
0en Juangfeng laughed. ),o which other #rothers want
their traveling e"penses1+ There was no reply fro the
surrounding only the cries of the Bai #rothers that grew
fainter and fainter and &nally they are dead. Tens of
en stood together yet none of the dared to utter a
word.
>BS
0en Juangfeng #ecae solen again and shouted. )Go
#ack now.+
Tens of en all without a trace of eotions turned #ack.
=one of the dare to turn their heads to look.
<.ind 0ain Dou#le .hips/ turned their #acks together
toward =angong
Changshu.
angong Changshu sighed. )%ou #rothers and ( have k
nown for a long tie and you did not forget a#out us
#rothers. .e can #e called acEuaintances. But now (
have a sudden event here! therefore ( cannot prepare
wine as farewell. But if the two of you have any needs! (
can still render y aid.+
0en Juangfeng lowered his head to say. )That you did
not fault us! us
angong Changshu said. ),ince that is the case! ( s hall
not force. ( #ide you
Hust when 0en Juangfeng and :in Luanyu had turned!
Lu %i"ian suddenly asked. ).ait awhile. .hen the two of
you &rst cae! did you encounter the Diancang
e#ers1+
:in Luanyu said. )2ore than half the Diancang Clan
have #een wounded or dead. 3"cept for Diancang %an
and Black 6eavenly Goose! only a few can still &ght.+
6e replied after a pause. These two people were indeed
e"perience old pugilists! they knew the reason why Lu
%i"ian had asked the. After they had &nished! they
left.
Lu %i"ian solenly said. )=ow we know that it Euite
alright to send the chests out! Big Brother why don/t
you sei;e this opportunity now1+ angong Changshu
siled. )The 3nvoy of the Divine C reator had already
coe once #ut he did not say where to send the chests.
3ven if we can send the chests out #ut to where1+ Lu
%i"ian was stunned #ut after awhile! he suddenly
laughed. )But no atter what! no atter who will #e
there to stop us! 4ust us alone! who can stop us when
we want to go out*+ .hen he oved his #ody! the
golden #ells in his hands #egan to tingle. (ts sound
could #e heard very clearly all around even with this
heavy thunderstor.
=angong -ing looked at the golden #ells that was in Lu
%i"ian hands! he #egan to think a#out how heroic the
Three ,wash#ucklers were! he #egan to recite the
poetic lines in his ind. <This wondrous 0ain#ow!
lightning #olt and that golden #ells! when the #ells start
tingling! the soul will #e taken away/ and his eyes were
4oyous.
Lu %i"ian laughed. )Child! can you hear what is so
ysterious a#out the ll/s sound1+ =angong -ing could
only shake his head.
>B> 2istress =angong said. )These golden #ells are
actually your father/s faily heirloo. There are a total
of three sets. They don/t have anything special #ut
when one of the golden #ells #egan to vi#rate! the
other two will also start to vi#rate. Although these
golden #ells are not really usic instruents #ut they
can #e akin to that O when one #egan to sound! the
others will follow.+ he took out a pair of golden #ells
fro her clothi ng and passed it to =angong -ing.
Lu %i"ian shook the golden #ells in his hand and the
golden #ells in
=angong -ing #egan to vi#rate in a clear and #eautiful
tingling sound.
=angong -ing was very startled and astonished. 6e did
not know that in this vast world! there were even ore
une"plained things that cannot #e e"plained #y the
nor.
angong Changshu said. ).hen the three of us roaed
the Fraternity! only your other artial a#ility was the
weakest. Therefore we were afraid that she
would #e in danger when she was alone! so each of us
took one set of #ells. .hen
she was in danger! she would sound the #ells and our
#ells would sense it and also vi#rate. Then we would go
hastily to save her5+ Lu %i"ian laughed and added.
)Therefore your father give a strange and wondrous
nae to these #ells and call the <The Flower
Guarding5/+ angong Changshu laughed and resued.
)This <The Fl ower Guarding Bell/ is not soething that (
have ade up. (n ancient ties! 3peror 6an Iian
loved $owers very uch #ut he was afraid that the
swallows would coe and destroy the $owers.
Therefore he placed uncounta#le nu#ers of golden
#ells in the garden. (f one swallow landed on the $ower!
the golden #ells would start ringing and the palace
Flower Guarding -rotectors would iediately #e
alerted and they would coe and drive away the
swallows. Therefore the people of the Hin Dynasty called
it the <Flower Guarding Bells/ and later poets would also
copose the saying of <A hundred thousands golden
#ells protecting the $owers./ ,o y Flower Guarding
coes fro these two para#les.+
2istress =angong softly laughed. )These atters are
tens of years ago! why talk a#out it. -inger! if you like
the #ells! this set of golden #ells you can keep it. (n
future! when you are roaing the -ugilist real and
have the chance of eeting5+ ,he suddenly
ree#ered that her #eloved son would #e going to a
faraway place. Therefore her siles ceased and it was
&lled with a sorrow. =angong Changshu sighed and
gave his set of the golden #ells to =angong
-ing. )%our father and other did not have other things
to give it to you. These two sets of golden #ells! you
ust treasure it properly. (n future5+ .hen he said <in
future/! he could not help #ut sigh and he #ecae
silence.
=angong -ing held four golden #ells in his hand and
lowered his head in >BB silence.
Lu %i"ian looked at the and laughed to #reak the
silence. )%our parents have given you the golden #ells.
(f ( did not leave #ehind ine! you will think that your
,econd Dncle is petty. )Coe! take it. Jeep it properly. (f
in future if you eet a aiden that is close to your
heart! try giving her the golden #ells*+ =angong -ing
#owed respectfully to receive the golden #ells.
2istress =angong forcefully laughed. )But no atter
what! it a good thing that we can &nally gather again.
.e need to cele#rate this occasion. ( go and prepare
soe sall dishes and wines. ,econd Brother Lu and
-inger are here now and ( can cast aside y worries to
cook.+ Lu %i"ian said. )Third ,ister5alas! ,ister in law!
why #other to cook yourself1+ 2istress =angong eyes
were downcast #ut she forced a sile. ).e have
already sent all the servants away5+ Before she had
&nished talking! she had already turned around and e"it
the great hall.
.hen =angong -ing saw how worry his other was for
hi! he secretly sighed deeply in his heart. 6e swore he
would restore the faily prestige and not to let his
other suCered.
=angong Changshu cleared the channels of the escort
guards and apologi;ed several ties to the. .hen
they learnt that this #ald old an was actually the Lu
%i"ian! that was so faous in the past for his swiftness
oveent skill! &st and pal techniEue! they were all
startled. And when saw that =angong -ing was the
disciple of the Divine Dragon Clan! their &ghting spirit
rose. Because any of the were feeling sorry that
they could not #e a#le to help having depleted their
strength or were wounded very #adly. =angong
Changshu sent the to the roos
#ehind to recuperate.
.hen Lu %i"ian looked at their #ack view! he sighed
softly. )(f in the
-ugilist! there is no one that is hot #looded and
courageous! ( a afraid that no one will #e willing to
teach their sons artial arts anyore.+ angong
Changshu said. ),econd #rother! ( wonder ho w any
people in the Fraternity actually ree#er us <The
Three ,wash#ucklers/1+
Lu %i"ian asked. )Big Brother! are you thinking of
returning to the
Fraternity1+ angong Changshu said. )This anor ( have
already s old and at the end of the onth! ( will have to
ove out. (n future! ( will #e forced to #e a wanderer.+
The dishes and wines had #een prepared #ut everyone
looked so trou#led in their hearts.
>BF angong -ing e"pression changed. )=angong 2anor
is sold1+ angong Changshu replied. )After selling it #ut
the aount is still not enough5+ Lu %i"ian lifted his
sack and laughed. )Then what a#out this illion in y
sack1 Big Brother! how uch do you need1+ angong
Changshu looked up and laughed. )(n y whol e life! (
have not e"perienced what it is to #e poor. 6ow can (
give up this chance so easily1 ,econd Brother! let not
talk a#out it and let e toast you thrice.+ .hen
=angong -ing saw the heroic air that his father
displayed! he toasted his father a cup.
Lu %i"ian said. ).hat is the taste of #eing poor1 Actually
it is...+ ,uddenly he gave a #ig shout as he rose fro
the ta#le. ).ho is that1+ Lu %i"ian dashed across the
hall and pushed opened the ain door of the great hall
open #ut there was no one around! only the rain and
the wind.
=angong father and son! Lu %i"ian e"pressions
changed. A #ree;e happened to #low in and they could
sell a &shy stench. Coincidentally! 2istress =angong
had 4ust carried a delicious dish of chicken into the hall
and saw that outside have two chlorine green &re
outside. (t was the eyes of a giant snake. 6er ind was
e dish.
The two green &re seeed to #e getting closer and
closer when =angong
-ing grasped in a low voice and he was a#out to ove
when Lu %i"ian caught hold of his wrist and said. ).ait*+
And he shot a silvery pro4ectile fro his outh towards
the direction of the green light.
n this &shy stench! it was suddenly &lled with t he sweet
aroa of wine.
=angong -ing knew that Lu %i"ian had used his internal
strength to force out the wine inside hi! to for a
liEuid pro4ectile. The power of the pro4ectile could not #e
estiated and instantly! the green &re was
e"tinguished.
angong Changshu furrowed and said. )3ver since the
.anshou 2anor had en #urnt down! in the Fraternity!
there isn/t any one that has the a#ility to tae wild
snakes and #easts. This snake that is here! is siply too
weird.+ (n #etween his speech! the green &re #egan to
lit again in the darkness outside accopany #y usic
and the pair of green &re #egan to rose even higher
with the usic.
=angong Changshu e"pression had changed. 6e took a
4ar of wine fro the ta#le and ran to the entrance to
epty it. And then he took a lap! dropped it and a
strong &re was started at the entrance.
Because of the #right light caused #y the &re! they
could see a green scale giant snake had started to
ove #ack a few feet on the stone steps outside the
entrance.
>BG
Lu %i"ian cried out in sudden fright and he was at the
far end of the hall
now.
2istress =angong siled and said. )( didn/t e"pect that
,econd Brother Lu will #e so afraid of snakes.+ %u %i"ian
looked at her and said. )=ot only e! you are frightened
of snakes too*+ angong -ing thought to hiself. ) =o
wonder he loo ked so scared of the Ghastly Beggars. 6e
is not afraid of the #ut their snakes.+
As the $aes started to die at the entrance! 2istress
=angong threw two silvery starlight pro4ectiles and the
giant snake turned over and slipped down the long stair.
The usic did not cease as a &erce tiger appeared and
charged headlong at the #ut =angong -ing $ew
forward! evaded it and kicked it down the steps in a
#eautiful and graceful anner.
Lu %i"ian clapped his hands and laughed. )2arvelous
display! arvelous display. The disciple of the Divine
Dragon is indeed5+ But #efore he could &nish! four
giant golden apes appeared and each of the looked
like they could even crush a tiger to death.
angong Changshu e"pression changed and he grasped.
)-inger! coe #ack here.+ But =angong -ing did not
turn his head! clenched his &sts tightly and face those
giant golden apes.
A ysterious voice #egan to eit fro the darkness.
)=angong Changshu! why are you still &ghting for your
life in the hall1 6urry and run away. Once the divine
#easts attacked! you will die and there will #e no one to
#ury you*+ (ediately when the ysterious voice had
&nished! the usic changed and the four golden apes
#egan to charge at the headlong.
But =angong Changshu! Lu %i"ian and =angong -ing
plunge forward and kicked three of the giant golden
apes down the stone stair. The fourth giant golden ape
dared not &ght anyore and ran down the steps on its
own accord.
Lu %i"ian e"tended his hands and patted =angong -ing
on his shoulder as he laughed. )Good Child! very good
artial display*+ =angong Changshu stood facing the
rainstor that was outside and said in a loud and clear
voice. )All of you that are outside! all the wealth and
riches are right inside the =angong 2anor. (f you have
the interest! coe and get it with your a#ility. .hy hide
in the dark woods and ask #easts to ake a clown of
itself*+ ,uddenly the usic changed again and it
#ecoes so tender and #eautiful that it seeed to
touch the hearts of everyone. And a strange fragrant
#egan to surface.
>BR Coing up fro the $ight of giant stone steps!
were si" #eautiful young aidens in a pure white satin
and white veils as they danced gentle and #eautifully to
the entrance.
As the rainstor never ceased! it ade the fa#ric of
their clothing alost invisi#le and displaying their
#eautiful #odies5 =angong -ing raised his eye#rows
and turned his head away.
Lu %i"ian laughed. )-inger! why did you turn your head
for1+
=angong -ing was stunned #y his Euestion and did not
know how to reply.
Lu %i"ian laughed. )A person in life ust e"periences all
things. These ,oul
,natching 2usic and the Bewitching 3nchanting Dance!
is rarely seen. (f you iss it! won/t it #e such a pity1+
2istress =angong siled. ).hy you! can you #e ore
serious. -inger is so young and you teaching hi to
look. 6ow is he going to have this look #ut not
notice! hear #ut not care willpower1 Although not
looking is such a pity #ut for his age! he will have to
ake do with it.+ Lu %i"ian laughed heartily. )( ask hi
to watch! is precisely to train his ind and willpower so
that when ne"t tie he encounters such a situation
again! he will not #e confused and create a #lunder.+
=angong -ing saw that these three people when they
encountered such a #ewitching and enchanting
situation! they could still #e so coposed and natural. (f
they did not have such a agnanious hearts! how
would they such a 4oyous attitude1 Therefore he sighed!
praised the in his hearts and turned his head to say.
)Child! ( can/t #ear to watch their #ehavior only! how
will such a crude showing of $esh aCect e1+ Lu %i"ian
laughed aloud. )(ndeed! indeed. (f your heart already
have an e"traordinary #eautiful sweetheart whose looks
are out of this world! how could you #e aCected #y their
crude showing*+ 6e was referring to %e 2anEing.
=angong -ing face was slightly reddened.
,uddenly a voice eitted fro the darkness again. )Do
you en4oy this #eautiful e"traordinary dance and usic1
(s your heart oved #y it1 As long as you decide not to
#e stu##orn anyore! all these #eautiful #eauties will
#e yours to en4oy. .hy ust you #e so stu##orn as to
give all your riches to soe others to en4oy1+ =angong
Changshu was as coposed as ever. Then he slightly
furrowed and said. ),econd Brother! do you still
ree#er this tactic of &rst scaring! ne"t to use
#eauties to char. .ho in the Fraternity is fond of using
it1+ Lu %i"ian glanced his eyes to and for in thoughts
and then solenly said.
)Big Brother! do you ean that it is the 2istress of the
.anshou 2anor! the -roud Concu#ine1+ >BL angong
Changshu said. )3ver since .anshou 2anor wa s #urnt
down #y a &re years ago! the -roud Concu#ine had also
disappeared. Although today! these tactics are not as
deadly as her ethod #ut the style is e"actly the sae.
(f you do not #elieve! when the scare and the seduce
tactics failed! there will surely #e another tactic coing
soon.+ Lu %i"ian unwittingly #ecae perple"ed. )(f
today! it is also involved the
-roud Concu#ine! then it will #e a very trou#lesoe
thing. 3ver since that
.anshou 2anor was #urnt down! there had #een no
news of her ever since. Could it #e that the solitaire
deoness has a successor1+ (n #etween their
conversations! as the usic #ecae ore hurried! the
young #eautiful dancers had also #egan to intentional
or unintentional revealed soe ysterious part of their
#ody. They looked very seducing #ut it was also very
o#vious that they too had #een #ewitched #y the usic.
Fro the dark woods! another four young woen in
white satin appeared on the $ight of the stone stairs
carrying a lap each. 3very one of the oved so
gracefully and #eautifully. The two foreost young
woen also held a red u#rella to shelter another
young woan with long hair and in purple satin that
had also appeared! she herself covered her face with a
fan. Although no one can saw her face #ut her
oveents were e"treely #eautiful.
angong Changshu e"pression changed as he said. ).e
aring a thin purple satin! this is the style of the Lady
-roudness. Did it ean that Lady -roudness have ade
her appearance in the -ugilistic Fraternity again1+ Lu
%i"ian was very solen and did not talk. ,uddenly he
gave a shout.
).ho is that1+ 6e turned his #ody around and saw
several people 4uped into the great hall through the
windows.
(n that instant! the young woan in satin #egan to
dance! charing everyone
with her #eautiful &gure.
6er slight oveent had already surpassed all the
other young woen in ters of grace and #eauty as
she danced up the $ight of stone stairs.
The other ten young woen #egan to follow her #ehind!
in a slow dance and then took oC their alost invisi#le
clothing piece #y piece5 (n the great hall! there were
two leaders who seeed to lead the en. They were
the strongest &ghters of Diancang ,ect! <Diancang %an/
and <Black 6eavenly Goose/.
Although the usic and the dance were very tepting
#ut the ood of everyone in the great hall were very
solen. 3veryone was very still face and stared at one
another.
Lu %i"ian coldly laughed awhile. )( have thought that
Diancang Clan is a >BM righteous orthodo" sect #ut the
activities are all sneaky and cannot #e seen #y others.
Barging in the iddle of the night to other people/s
hoe! is this the usual way of the Diancang Clan1+ The
6eavenly Goose -riest was in a rage while Diancang %an
did not even looked at hi and coldly said. ).e only
want to say soething to the =angong 2aster.+ angong
Changshu coldly said. )%our ways disgusted e! ( feel (
have nothing ore to say to you.+ The 6eavenly Goose
-riest iediately drew his long sword.
Diancang %an reained unoved and added. )( hope
that =angong 2aster will hear a advice fro us priests.
(t is recoended that you leave all these chests with
us for three years. After three years! we proise we will
not even touch it and will return it to5+ Lu %i"ian coldly
laughed. )The hungry dog will #orrow #uns fro a rson1
6ehe! lauda#le! lauda#le. (t really lauda#l e.+ Diancang
%an pretended not to hear and added. )( can guarantee
with the reputation of the Diancang ,ect that we will
never touch the riches in the chests at all.+ Lu %i"ian
laughed hilariously. )Diancang ,ect has a reputation1 (t
is the &rst tie ( have ever heard.+ 6eavenly Goose
-riest $icked his long sword with a shout #ut Diancang
%an stayed his hand and said. )Third Brother! let us hear
what =angong 2aster has to say.+ angong Changshu
was solen when he said. )2y answe r! do ( need to
say1 (t o#vious.+ Diancang %an said. )(f =angong 2aster
will not listen to a good advice! ( afraid that today that (
have to5hehe.+ 6e coldly laughed two ties and
gapped.
Lu %i"ian said. )Old #lack priest! you coe over here.
Let e see what you
6eavenly Goose is ade of.+
Before he had &nished talking! the 6eavenly Goose
-riest had attacked with a sword stance. Lu %i"ian
evaded it and #oth of the #egan to duel.
(n the idst of the enchanting usic! those ten young
aidens had alost nothing left on their #odies! their
#odies were white and a#er that they could alost
cause others to lose their willpower.
Only that young aiden in purple! who was waving a
fan! did not undress #ut she occasional gave out an
enchanting laugh. And her voice and anneriss were
seducing to #ehold.
angong -ing shouted aloud. )Go #ack*+
But those young aidens laughed gently as they
danced in a slow oveent >FT and looked at hi with
seducing eyes! seeing wanting to swallow =angong
-ing.
=angong -ing was in a da;;led. 6e could not attack!
could not retreat.
Although he was trained in artial skills #ut it seeed
useless now. 6ow could he attack those aidens that
wore alost nothing1
The 6eavenly Goose -riest eyes were chilling and
piercing. 6is swordplay vicious and every stroke were
aied at Lu %i"ian ost vulnera#le positions.
Diancang swordplay was usually very swift and $e"i#le
and this 6eaven Goose
-riest swordplay was even ore e"tree as he attacked
sword after sword non7stop seeingly like it was so
natural to hi.
Lu %i"ian evaded his #ody and carried a cold sile on
his sile. These vicious sword stances were una#le to
touch even his clothing. 6e was purposely
playing along and did not use his killer stances yet.
Although he had attacked with a stroke #ut it was
oCside. 6is #ody oved around hi! trapping the priest
in the iddle like a cat playing with a ouse as he
ocked. )Black old priest! when did
you Diancang ,ect starts to train this dancing
swordplay1 Those dancing aidens are de&nitely uch
ore #etter than your swordplay.+ The 6eavenly Goose
-riest ignored hi and his swordplay got even ore
ruthless and vicious and seeed like until he could
pierce hi with his sword! he would not rela" his
attacks.
The sword energy fro the 6eaven Goose -riest
#ecae even ore pressing and Lu %i"ian gripped a
ta#le as a shield to #lock. (n that instant! the dishes!
laps were overturned and the great hall #ecae
dier.
At that oent! the four laps that were carried #y the
other four aidens #egan to glow on the! showing
their #odies as they danced in a slow pace as they
&nally reached the top of the $ight of the stone steps5
angong Changshu furrowed and said solenly. ),econ d
Brother! it is a critical situation* -lease #e serious*+ Lu
%i"ian echoed #ack. )Alright.+ 6is stances and strokes
#egan to change as with 4ust &ve &sts cornered the
6eavenly Goose -riest to the wall.
angong Changshu did not turn his head and solenly
said to his wife. )2y dear! you take care of the people
outside the hall while ( handle the inside*+ Although the
hall was heavily &lled with a alevolent aura #ut in fact
the outside of the hall was even ore precaution and
dangerous. Those aidens with their $esh and &ngers
were even ore direful than that of the sharpest sword.
The #eautiful young aiden in purple satin had already
danced toward angong -ing. 6e could only sell a
sweet fragrant in the air as he shouted. )Go ck where
you coe fro*+ 6e waved his hands to hi t her on her
Hian Hing accupoint.
But that young aiden in purple did not even try to
evade it as she raised her >FQ #ody forward.
=angong -ing Euickly withdrew his attacks. 6ow could
he have attacked her on her front1
2istress =angong raised her eye#rows and said.
)-inger! ove aside*+ But four aidens surrounded her
and o#structed her while another four aidens had
surrounded =angong -ing with their legs and #odies.
=angong -ing had to decide Euickly. (f he ove #ack!
he would allow these aidens to enter the great hall. (f
he did not! he would #e in grave dangers fro their
chars. 6e had a very strong willpower #ut this ,oul
,natching 2usic and the Bewitching 3nchanting Dance
caused his resolve to weaken and una#le to endure.
And these four aidens had now coe closer and
closer! their seducing eyes were like &re5 The 6eavenly
Goose -riest #locked with his sword! his attacking
stances had now #ecoe defending stances that were
like a re$ective wall. For a oent notice! Lu %i"ian
found out that he was una#le to #reak through his
defenses.
As for the other Diancang swordsen! they had already
started to ove around.
Diancang %an drew his long sword at his #ack and said.
)Today is not a duel! even if we attack with any! it
doesn/t atter*+ Lu %i"ian felt three swords coing
fro his #ack while the 6eavenly
Goose -riest sei;ed the opportunity to e"hi#it an
attacking sword stance5 angong Changshu said.
)Diancang ,ect usually do no t coit evil and today
although ( a unwilling to hurt anyone #ut your ways
and ethods forced e to act. ,o don/t #lae e.+ 6e
raised his pal and sent a windforce to his #ack across
to the four young aidens who were fast approaching
=angong -ing.
Although he did not turn his head! he was all knowing.
6e knew that
=angong -ing ay look tough outside #ut was soft in
the inside and would #e unwilling to attack those
aidens. 6e had used nine folds of his strength on this
pal techniEue! so how could these aidens withstand
it1 (nstantaneously! two of the aidens $ew #ackward
and down the $ight of steps.
angong -ing was 4olted and said. )Father! you coe
here. Child! (5will deal with those Diancang
swordsen*+ Before he had &nished! =angong
Changshu had attacked to his #ack with another
windforce fro his pal again. And the young aiden
in purple was 4erked #y it. =angong -ing took the
opportunity to hit her on her :u Chi accupoint.
=ote that windforce cannot kill! 4ust iagine the speed
of the wind that is caused #y a typhoon which is even
ore furious. The two aidens that $ew away had little
or no artial a#ility when they were suddenly caught
oC guarded #y the >FS .indforce #ut the aiden in
purple siply received 4ust a 4olt.
But the aiden in purple waved her fan and e"hi#ited a
stance <The
.ondrous Bird slicing through/. ,he alost sliced
=angong -ing/s wrist. Aided #y the di glow fro the
laps! =angong -ing &nally saw her #eautiful
captivating face.
=angong -ing $ashed his eyes to look and he was
iediately shocked and he grasped. )%ou5you5+ 6e
had not e"pected to see this #eautiful young aiden
that was wearing a purple satin to #e his own prot@g@ O
6is -rot@g@ ,ister! .ang ,usu* 8Gu %ihong9
Gu %ihong was siling in idiocy and her eyes looked
seducing and as she attacked hi with her fan again!
urged on #y the usic.
angong -ing turned ashen as he called after her. )
Fourth ,ister! what happens to you1 Don/t you
recogni;e e anyore1 .here is Big Brother now1+ Gu
%ihong giggled and laughed. ).ho knows you1 .ho is
your Big
Brother*+
=angong -ing was very startled as well as shocked and
he oved several steps #ehind and he was now in the
hall.
=angong Changshu furrowed and turned his glance at
=angong -ing awhile and solenly said. )( a afraid
this girl has #een drugged and lost her senses.
2ove aside &rst5+
Before he could &nish! Diancang %an sei;ed the
opportunity to deliver a killing sword stance. =angong
-ing with a shout kicked his wrist to de$ect his stance.
Diancang %an coldly said. ),o it is you again1+ 6e
attacked with three ore sword stances.
Although 2istress =angong was a woan herself #ut
when she was facing these four seducing aidens! she
did not know how to start.
=angong Changshu reoved the #elt fro his waist and
attacked with his left hand seven continuous ties. But
Gu %ihong evaded it. ,uddenly he shouted. )Lady!
#eware of their drugs on their hands*+ 6e fell another
aiden as he spoke.
2istress =angong iediately held her #reath at the
sae tie those four young aidens forced out a dust
like powder around her fro the tips of their &ngernails.
=angong -ing was &ghting with two young Diancang
swordsen. 6is heart was very startled! afraid! dou#tful
and at the sae tie worrying for the wherea#outs of
his Big Brother Long Fei. 6e was also worrying for Gu
%ihong who had #ecoe like this. Because he was
distracted! his attacking strokes naturally #ecae
weaker.
6e turned around to shout. )Father! don/t hurt that girl
in purple*+ >F> angong Changshu had 4ust hit the
aiden in purple on her <Iiao %ao/ accupoint and
knocked down another aiden. 6e solenly said. )=ot
to worry! ( only hit her on her5+ But he failed to notice
that Gu %ihong had wavered and alost a#out to fall oC
the steps.
Before he could &nish! a shadowy &gure charged up the
stairs with a #ig shout and caught of Gu %ihong/s #ody.
6e was wearing a cotton garent! very #ig si;e and
very strong #uild and he turned out to #e Long Fei.
=angong -ing had 4ust turned his glance around to look
at the one yelling and was startled to see Long Fei. )Big
Brother5+ angong Changshu was startled as well. )This
person is Long Fei1+ angong -ing replied. )(ndeed*+
Then he shouted hur riedly. )Big Brother! your little
#rother =angong -ing is here*+ But Long Fei face was
#lanked and did not seen to hear as he carried Gu
%ihong down the $ight of steps.
angong Changshu called out after hi. )6ero Long!
please wait*+ And he was #y his side in an instant.
But Long Fei did not say anything and 4ust attacked with
his right hand with a stance <The Claw of the Cloud
Dragon/ straight into the face of =angong Changshu
while holding Gu %ihong with his left hand.
=angong Changshu dodged it #ut Long Fei followed #y a
kick. Although
Long Fei/s attacking strokes were all &erce #ut he had
opened up a defensive loop.
As =angong Changshu did not want to hurt hi!
therefore he did not e"ploit it.
6aving 4ust evaded his kick! Long Fei suddenly put Gu
%ihong on the ground and shouted. )( will &ght with all
of y everything with you vile thieves*+ angong -ing
shouted hurriedly. )Big Brother! you5w hat happens to
you*
5+ ,uddenly he felt a pain in his shoulder as Diancang
%an sta##ed hi with his long sword.
angong Changshu solenly called out. )-inger! you 4ust
concentrate on your &ght. %our prot@g@ #rother! 4ust let
your father handle it*+ angong -ing ignored his in4uries
and said an"iousl y. )(s it #ecause he is drugged1+
angong Changshu replied. )(t appears to #e the cas e*+
angong -ing said. ).hat good prot@g@s of Diancang!
fancy using drugs*+ At the sae tie he caught a
Diancang swordsan/s sword point with three &ngers
and snapped it and then kicking hi away. That
Diancang swordsan gave a terrifying cry after he had
rolled ten feet away and then fainted.
Diancang %an hatefully said. ),o vicious*+ And he picked
up the #roken sword and was a#out to attack when
2istress =angong happened to knock the four
surrounding aidens down and was now patting hi
gently on his Hiang Tai >FB accupoint on his #ack.
Diancang %an suddenly gave a terrifying cry as he
voited #lood.
=angong -ing spirit was 4olted while the Black 6eavenly
Goose called out in startle. ),econd prot@g@ #rother!
second prot@g@ #rother5+ Diancang %an who was
foaing #lood said in a tre#ling voice. )Third
n the darkness were the sounds of any horses. A s
hout was heard in the rk woods. )Brother =angong! your
#rother ,ia Aho ngtian is late in coing*+ hen a rider
charged in great haste and up the igh ty stair. (t was
indeed ia Ahongtian of the 0ed Flag 3scort Agency.
)Brot her =angong! don/t #e
ong Fei.
=angong -ing fro the corners of his eyes had saw the
horse that ,ia
Ahongtian was riding! its hoof was a#out to step on Gu
%ihong.
(n haste! =angong -ing charged forward and caught the
horse #y its foreost hoofs #efore it could step onto
her.
Long Fei in a rage caught hold of ,ia Ahongtian/s
spear and ,ia
Ahongtian was startled for he had started to recogni;e
that it was Long Fei.
Long Fei lifted ,ia Ahongtian up through his spear!
and unhorsed hi fro the horse #efore he picked up
Gu %ihong and ran away to the dark woods.
Lu %i"ian was startled to see Black 6eavenly Goose
ade &ve continuous attacking stances #efore he
kicked the window opened and sprang away. Lu %i"ian
was afraid that there ight #e an a#ush outside!
therefore he did not give chase.
The alevolent usic in the dark wood caused even
the horse to diso#ey
,ia Ahongtian and it charged straight into the great
hall. ,ia Ahongtian tried to control his horse #y
gripping around it #ut it charged headlong into those
heavy
ia Ahongtian was holding the #ody of his horse ti ghtly
#efore he &nally
y cherish horse! are you
One ust know that this horse had #een with hi for
any years and was also the only one of its kind fro a
hundred thousand #reeds. 6e loved this horse ore
than his life and ignored the pain fro his fall and asked
the horse instead.
angong -ing was calling in a low voice. )Big Broth er!
Big Brother5+ Then a Diancang swordsan plunged
forward upon ,ia Ahongtian.
=angong Changshu saw and killed hi #ut not #efore
his sword energy cut ,ia Ahongtian/s horse into half.
angong Changshu caught hold of ,ia Ahongtian/s wr
ist and solenly said. )Brother ,ia! that horse is
hopeless now.+ >FF ,ia Ahongtian was shocked for
words as tears $owed fro hi as he uttered. )2y
cherished horse5y cherished horse5+ ,uddenly
=angong -ing caught hold of Diancang %an and
hatefully said. )Tell e! tell e. .hat drug did you
Diancang ,ect use to control y #ig
2aster! Long Fei was the one
he respected the ost! therefore at this oent! he
was very grief.
Diancang %an slowly opened his eyes and said. )(n the
Diancang Clan! there is no one that will use drug.+
Although his voice was weak #ut he was &r. angong
-ing angrily said. )Bullshit. (f it is not Diancang ,ect!
then who is the one that adinistrate the drugs1+
Diancang %an closed his eyes and refused to answer
hi.
=angong -ing in his rage was a#out to hit hi when
=angong Changshu said. )-inger! stop it*+ And he
helped Diancang %an up and solenly sighed. )( know
that Diancang disciples will never use drug. And ( even
know that you are forced to do it5+ Although Diancang
%an did not say anything! his eyes were now opened.
angong Changshu added. )Although today! your Dianc
ang Clan have suCered a heavy losses #ut the hundred
of years of foundation that your clan has esta#lished
will not #e destroyed so easily*+ Diancang %an seeed
to sile.
angong Changshu continued. )But in future! when Di
ancang has re#uild its strength! won/t the people in the
Fraternity reark that Diancang disciples will only use
drugs and #eautiful woen5+ Diancang %an opened his
eyes and shouted. ),hut up*+ angong Changshu said.
)(f you are unwilling to let the good nae of Diancang
to #e tainted! you should say the truth! or else5alas* ,o
any eyes have witnessed it. 3ven if ( don/t #elieve it! (
have to #elieve it.+ Diancang %an was stunned and he
looked around. ).here is y third
u %i"ian said. )Although your Diancang Clan decide to
#e our eney #ut
ve already let the 6eavenly
oose -riest go.+ iancang %an was silence for awhile
#efore he &nal ly sighed deeply. )(f
nor alive today! it is as
angong Changshu asked. )6ow do you e"plain it1+
Diancang %an said. )(f you want to live! you can only
send all these chests
of riches out or else5+
angong Changshu e"pressions changed as he interrup
ted. )(s it #ecause
>FG
there is people fro the Devil Flock (sland that is here1+
Diancang %an closed his eyes and nodded.
3veryone in the great hall turned ashen.
angong -ing was startled. ),o it eans that y #ig
#rother is now in the hands of those people fro the
Devil Flock (sland*+ Diancang %an nodded and said.
)The people fro the Devil Flock (sland had
underestiated your =angong 2anor. Therefore they
did not send their top e"ponents here. They only send
one 3nvoy with soe aidens and soe #easts to aid
us to #reak down the =angong 2anor. But who will
e"pect that =angong 2aster and 2istress will hide your
artial a#ilities so well and you are all such top e"pert
e"ponents. =ow that they teporary stop the #attle!
surely they are
id here! his #reathing #ecae
ia Ahongtian with tears in his eyes shouted. ).e &ght
anyone that dare to
ia Ahongtian will like to see how gre at those people
that are fro the Devil Flock (sland actually are.V But
=angong Changshu looked worried. 6e sighed deeply
and said. )( deeply appreciate your advice. ( have soe
life saving edicine in the anor5+ Diancang %an
siled and added. )( have already #een hit in the heart
#y your Lady. 3ven if your son did not kill e with a
sword! ( already hopeless.+ angong Changshu sighed.
)This5this5+ Diancang %an sighed. )=angong 2aster
you rest assure. 3ven though ( will die #ut ( do not
#lae anyone of you. Or else why will ( say all these. (
only hope that in future when all of you have the
chance! you will aid y younger prot@g@
voice was irregular and his
angong -ing suddenly had an idea in his head as he
said. )Those people
fro the Devil Flock (sland! after they have failed in the
&rst attept will try a second attept. But for the
second attept! they will have to seek help. Therefore
outside the anor! surely it ust #e very epty. .hy
not we go now rather than
stay here to #e attacked.+
Lu %i"ian added. )(ndeed. Let us charge out now and
think of a way to contact the 2essenger of the Divine
Creator5+ ,ia Ahongtian said. )(t is indeed a
arvelous idea. Brother =angong! ( still have tens of
ironclad en and horses outside to receive us #ut5+
angong -ing understood his eaning and added. ),en
ior ,ia! there are still any en fro your escort
agency that are resting inside. =ephew can seek the
out.+ ,ia Ahongtian coldly hued and stared at
=angong -ing for awhile. 6e >FR had already #een
islead #y Guo %u"ia alicious intents therefore he was
already unhappy with =angong -ing. Because it was not
the right tie to reveal all of angong -ing/s deeds!
therefore he did not say anyt hing yet.
But =angong -ing did not notice his attitude and went
oC into the inner halls.
Although they sounded like it was easy! =angong
Changshu could only secretly sigh for he was still
worried even though he looked coposed.
Lu %i"ian said. )Big Brother! ,ister in law. Do you have
anything to pack1+
2istress =angong elancholy sighed and said. )%our
#ig #rother and ( fro now on will #e hoeless. .hat is
there for us to pack1+ There was a tinge of sadness in
her eyes.
Lu %i"ian was startled and lowered his head #ut
=angong Changshu laughed. )Lady! all these aterial
things! when we are #orn! it is not with us and when we
died! we can/t take it away with us5+ ,uddenly
=angong -ing had run into the great hall with a startled
e"pression.
angong Changshu asked. ).hat is the atter1+ angong
-ing was still very startled. )3veryone is dead*+
3veryone was stunned*
angong -ing said. )They are all hit #y a #low to t he
heart. Their #odies are still war! o#viously they did not
die long. But when ( opened the doors! there is no sign
of anyone.+ 3veryone was very startled and his or her
hearts sunk. All these people were killed in the inner
halls. %et with so any top e"ponents in the ain hall!
there was not even one that notice it.
Diancang %an slowly opened his eyes and tre#led.
)Too late! too late5The devils of the Fraternity5have
already5coe5+ 6e did not &nish for his #reathing
pulses were cold now.
>FL
Chapter Fifteen
The =o#le Lord with the Alighty Laugh
=angong Changshu slowly put Diancang %an down.
2istress =angong took out a handkerchief to #ind the
open wound on angong -ing/s shoulder. ,he gently said.
)Child! t ry to swing your ar and check if you have
hurt your nerves.+ angong -ing swung a few ties and
felt war #y his other/s concern. 6e uttered.
)Don/t5have5+ Lu %i"ian when he looked at this
other and son ree#ered how lonely he was. ,o he
unwittingly lowered his head.
,uddenly there was the sound of horses outside.
angong Changshu lifted his head and asked. )Brothe r
,ia! are they your reinforceents1+ ,ia Ahongtian
rushed to the entrance.
(n the rainstor were four horses carrying a red #anner
#ut there was no one else within sight.
,ia Ahongtian was 4olted and oved #ack three steps
as he uttered. )(t is all over5all over5+ angong
Changshu was $a##ergasted. )Are those #rot hers that
are outside the anor coe to har too1 5+ ,ia
Ahongtian slowly said. )Only horses #ut no people!
naturally it will ean5+ ,uddenly he shouted. )The rats
of the Devil Flock (sland* Cowards* (f you have the guts
to coe out and &ght with e! ,ia Ahongtian instead
of aking sneak attacks. Are you not an enough*1+
These four horses were startled #y his loud voice and
trotted oC. =angong
Changshu said. )Brother ,ia5+
Before he could &nish! there were three dark $ying
o#4ects $ying fro the dark woods. ,ia Ahongtian
gra##ed his spear and pieced through the three dark
o#4ects only to see that it was three #loodied heads*
3veryone/s hearts chilled when they saw it.
=angong Changshu was afraid that ,ia Ahongtian
would #e rash therefore he hit hi on seven of his
accupoints to cal hi down. )Brother ,ia! cal
down &rst*+ ,ia Ahongtian looked at the three heads
and looked idiocy for awhile fore he said. )2y
#rothers5+ And he dropped his s pear.
>FM Lu %i"ian clapped his hands with his &st and
hatefully said. )The people of the Devil Flock (sland! are
they all rats that only know how to do sneak attack5+
Then he shouted. )( don/t care how onipotent they
are. .ith y skills! do ( really5+ angong Changshu
interrupted. ),econd Brother.+ 6is voice seeed to
have a caling eCect. Hust a soft call and iediately
Lu %i"ian was cal and did not say anything.
angong Changshu #egan to analy;e. )Let us &rst no t
deterine who is strong or weak. .e are now in a
disadvantage position. The eneies are in the dark
while we are in the open. (f we do not cal down &rst
and use inaction to counter action! #efore we even
&ght! we will have lost.+ =angong -ing lowered his
head.
Lu %i"ian said. )6ow long do we have to wait1+
,ia Ahongtian turned his head and said loudly. )(
rather charge into the darkness and &ght the to the
death than to wait here. (t is really uch ore
un#eara#le than death to wait here.+ =angong -ing
slowly looked at his father. Although he did not say it
#ut he rather &ght to the death than endure this
un#eara#le waiting.
angong Changshu sighed and added. )Life and death is
not iportant. But losing a proise is iportant. (n the
entire history of our =angong faily! fro the start to
the end! we have never done a single thing that #reaks
the faith. =ow that our =angong faily are facing a
=o atter what happens! (!
=angong Changshu ust wait for the 2essenger of the
Divine Creator to coe and take the chests away. Or
else even if ( were to die! ( will not die in peace.+ .hen
he had &nished! he seeed to have an authority over
the others that could not #e resist. =ow no one was
talking and looked at the rain that was outside.
2istress =angong softly said. )-inger! can you change
into soething clean1+ 6er attention was forever on her
#eloved son.
=angong -ing shook his head #ut he was feeling
appreciated.
Lu %i"ian laughed errily. )Look at his clothing! who will
#elieve that he is the sole son of =angong 2aster. (
think if you put hi and e together! it will #e ore
alike.+ 2istress =angong softly sighed. )(f today your
Big Brother and ( have coe to har! you really have to
look after this child in the future! he5+ Lu %i"ian looked
into the heaven and laughed. )(f soething happen to
the two of you! do you think ( will want to reain in this
world1+ 2istress =angong said. ).hy can/t you reain
alone in this world1 There is still any things left for
you to #e done*+ >GT Lu %i"ian said. ).hy should ( want
to reain alone. Although there are
any things to #e done in this world! ( don/t care for it.
As long as ( can die with the #oth of you! at least when
we are in the underworld! it is errier. (t is #etter than
when in future when ( die! ( will coe a lonely ghost. Big
Brother! you say! a ( r ight1+
=angong Changshu sighed and then siled awhile.
,ia Ahongtian spirit was suddenly arose as he
shouted. )They have coe5+ Three &gures appeared
on the steps of the stair. Although they oved very
slow #ut everyone was feeling very nervous. They
looked very peaceful and did not have any ill intention.
Lu %i"ian shouted. ).ho are you1 (f you do not tell us
your nae! ( will treat you as #andit and deal with you
according*+ One of the three was a onk who walked to
the front of Lu %i"ian and said. )( do not ove around in
the -ugilistic Fraternity often. 3ven if ( tell you y
nae! you will not know e.+ The onk looked solen
and serious. The other two people had also appeared
into view. One of the was carrying a sack! wearing a
straw hat and looking like a #eggar. (t was alost
ipossi#le to see his face. The another was a priest in
#lue white ro#e.
lthough all three of the looked diCerent #ut the ir
e"pressions were that of
#rings the three of you
The onk with white eye#rows raised #oth his hands to
greet and siled. )(t is precisely the reason why we are
here! for the sudden event of the =angong 2anor. (f you
are all dou#tful! let e go in and e"plain to you.+
Lu %i"ian took soe tie to ove aside for the to
enter the great hall. angong -ing was 4olted suddenly
and thought. )At t his oent! the alevolent aura
outside the anor is so heavy. 6ow could they have
coe through here without any har1+ Therefore he
was suspicious of the. But when he lifted his glance to
look at his father who appeared to #e very coposed!
he caled down as well.
.hen the onk stepped into the great hall and saw all
the appalling scenes! he slowly closed his eyes and
said. )For a sheer aterial thing! so any people lost
their lives. Don/t you all feel it is sinful1+ angong
Changshu sighed. )(t is not y intention an d it is under
a forceful circustance. After today! ( will surely go to
the teple to pray for forgiveness and to wash away
the sinful conseEuences of the #loodshed*+ >GQ The
onk widened his eyes to say. )The way 2ister say it! (t
sees like you have not yet #een touched #y kindness.
( will advice you to turn over a new leaf and put down
your weapons. .hy can/t you reove the root of the
source of the isfortune and turn it over to #e the cash
oCering for Buddha1 For the sake of your grandson and
granddaughter! do soe good.+ 3veryone e"pressions
underwent a slight change.
angong Changshu said. )Although ( do have this int
ention #ut ost unfortunate! all these chests of riches
are no longer ine.+ The onk siled. )(t is hilarious
talk! isn/t it1 These riches are o#viously still #y your side
so why you say it doesn/t #elong to you1+ ,ia
Ahongtian shouted. )3ven if it is his! we will not give
you as als. Do you want to force us to give you als1+
The onk was still siling! it seeed like he did not
ind. )(f 2ister are not willing to give als! then what
happen ne"t is none of y #usiness.+ 6e raised his ro#e
and took three steps #ack and said. ),ince ( have the
fate to know you! when ne"t tie you happen to die! (
will surely say prayers for your soul.+ 3veryone looked
at one another while ,ia Ahongtian shouted. )3ven if (
will to die! ( will not #other you. Get out of here5+ The
#lue ro#e priest laughed and said. )2ister! your
countenance is dark and your color do not look good.
0ee#er to control your teper or else you will surely
have a cataclys heading your way. 0ee#er in
heart! ree#er in heart.+ ,ia Ahongtian was even
angrier #y the looks on his face.
The old an with the sack walked in front of hi!
ad4usted his straw hat and coldly said. )Do you not
#elieve what he say1+ ,ia Ahongtian retorted. ),o
what if ( do not5+ 6e lifted his glance to look at this
an with the straw hat and saw a knife scar a#ove his
nose and did not continue.
=angong 2aster and 2istress! =angong -ing was silent
while Lu %i"ian was even ore regretful that he had
allowed the to enter.
The old an with the sack laughed. )Don/t #e afraid!
don/t #e afraid.
Although ( ay look alicious #ut in fact y heart is
like gold. ( a an honest #usinessan while the other
two are here for als and are epty handed. As for
e! ( have a #usiness proposal and will use y goods to
conduct a fair trade.+ 6e started to sile when he
&nished.
angong Changshu siled and said. ).hat goods did y
ou #ring! why don/t you show it to all of us1+ The old
an said. )=angong 2aster is indeed a #usinessan5+
6e reached into his sack and took out a #loodied head.
)This goods is guaranteed to #e fresh.
>GS
One head for a chest! ( say it is a very good trade*+ And
he started to laugh evilly.
angong Changshu coldly said. )One head for one che st!
this oCer can #e considered. But a pity the goods are
not as fresh.+ The old an that looked like a #eggar
asked. )%ou want soething ore fresh1+ angong
Changshu $ashed toward a chest and lifted it up. And
said. )(f you will agree to cut oC your own head then
this chest will #e yours*+ The old an laughed.
)Although the trade is oC #ut righteousness reains.
.hy did 2ister forcefully wants y life1+ 6e started to
put his hands on his #ack and then turned around to
leave.
,uddenly the old an turned around again and lifted his
left leg to kick a head directly into ,ia Ahongtian/s
face! right hand on =angong Changshu chest and left
pal on 2istress =angong shoulder. Then he lifted
another head to kick towards %u %i"ian. 6is actions and
swiftness was like a shooting star.
,ia Ahongtian was una#le to evade in tie. ,o he
punched the $ying head and sent it shattering. The
#lood was still war when he hit it. ,uddenly
ree#ered that it was his own an! he felt
nauseating.
%u %i"ian siply 4ust evade and the head hit headlong
against the wall with a ighty ipact.
=angong Changshu with &ve &ngers gripping the chest
felt a very strong force asserting fro the top of the
chest.
=angong 2istress evaded the attack with soe swift leg
oveents to hit the old an on his wrist.
But the old an siply laughed and slipped away fro
her attacks.
angong -ing was too startled and thought. )This ol d
an can use his hands and legs at the sae tie. One
stance four strokes to hit four diCerent people at the
sae tie and yet have such alighty force. 6is
artial a#ility is very frightening.
.hy is that in the Fraternity! no one has ever heard of
his nae and #ackground1+
The onk siled and said. )=angong 2aster internal
strength isn/t too #ad!
2istress =angong 2istress is swift with her oveents
and re$e". (f ( were to use literature to descri#e their
artial a#ility! then the two of the are like two top
scholars. As for that 2ister5+ 6e looked at ,ia
Ahongtian and laughed. )6e is
only a kindergarten kid. (f he wants to #e the top
scholar! he has to put in a few years of eCorts.+ Lu
%i"ian coldly said. )Then what a#out e1+ 6is #ody
$ashed and he was #esides the onk in an instant and
attacking hi.
The old an said. )( a the e"ainer. %ou have looked
for the wrong rson.+ And he stepped in #etween Lu
%i"ian and th e onk.
Lu %i"ian iediately turned his &sts around in a
stance <(ron Chains >G> Locks/. (f that old an could not
evade it! he would #reak #oth of his shoulders.
The onk siled to say. )Good*+
The old an siply turned his &ngers to poke at Lu
%i"ian eyes. Lu %i"ian
saw that his stance would not work now and his own
eyes would #e hit instead.
Therefore he raised a kick.
But the old an siply #locked with his left hand and
continued the attack on his eyes in split second.
,uddenly Lu %i"ian opened his outh to #it the old
an/s &ngers.
The onk laughed. )=ot #ad! not #ad. Hust this #ite you
can save your eyes.+
The old #eggar e"claied. )(s that consider a stroke
too1+
Lu %i"ian replied. )%ou never seen it #efore1 6ehe* %ou
are so ignorant.+
(n another split second! #oth of the had e"changed
ore than ten strokes.
Lu %i"ian stances were fast and slippery! alost illogical
#ut his attacks were all very sharp that even the old
an #egan to focus 4ust on hi now.
,ia Ahongtian stood on the sae spot! seeing
stunned #y their display.
The priest in #lue sighed slightly and said. )( never
e"pect that in the entire
Fraternity! there is still three to &ve of these types of
e"pert e"ponents. To ask e to kill the all! akes e
feel a little un#eara#le.+ angong -ing coldly said. )(f on
the Devil Flock (s land! the people are 4ust like you! then
the Devil Flock (sland that everyone have feared like a
tiger! ay not appear to #e so fearsoe after all.+ The
priest in #lue widened his eyes and said. )%oung an!
how did you know that we are fro the Devil Flock
(sland*+ angong -ing cold laughed awhile and said. )The
app earances are kind! #ut the hearts are vicious! the
language are slippery! artial techniEues aren/t too
weak and old enough to enter the coNn. (f you are not
fro the Devil Flock (sland!
he priest laughed. )?ery good. %oung people usuall y
have soe #rains5+ ut #efore he could &nish! =angong
-ing had picked a sword fro the ground and
ut the priest did not even evade and raised his ro #e
and e"hi#ited the (ron loth ,kill to de$ect =angong
-ing/s sword.
lthough =angong -ing/s this stroke looks solid #ut it
was actually a feint.
t appeared to coe fro the left #ut in fact it no w
appeared on the right now.
he priest was startled for he issed with his (ron Cloth
,kill and now =angong -ing looked like he would pierce
his throat. (ediately he oved #ack &ve steps. 6e
did not e"pect to see such a young an deonstrating
such a superior and $e"i#le swordplay.
The onk was startled now and had furrowed his
eye#rows. 6e asked >GB angong -ing. )6ow long have
you #een training in artial arts1+ angong -ing replied.
)%ou don/t have to know*+ And he did a whirlwind to
once again attack the priest.
The onk said. )%ou are so young #ut such potential!
such artial a#ilities.
( feel so pity to see you getting wasted. (f you coe
#ack with e! in ten years you will #e a scholar of the
6eretic -alace. (n twenty years! you will #e a top
scholar.+ angong -ing said. )(! =angong -ing who is an
uprig ht an will rather die than #e in league with the
devils*+ The onk was again startled. )=angong -ing1
%ou are the eldest son of the angong 2anor1+ angong
-ing shouted. )That is right*+ The onk slowly said. )(
feel copassion for the =angong faily therefore
( decide to #ring the entire =angong faily to the (sland
to en4oy wealth. But if
2ister you still want to insist on your own will! don/t
#lae e for a #loody
assacre later. ( 4ust don/t want those ignorant and
useless old en fro the Divine Creator Teple to
ake use of such vast wealth and ( also don/t wish that
such a talent like you will coe to waste.+ angong
Changshu suddenly said. ),econd Brother! -i nger! hold
your hands*+ =angong -ing turned his #ody and he was
instantly #esides his faily.
Lu %i"ian was #reathing very hard as he had used all his
strength to deliver a few &sts to force that old an to
ove #ack three steps. 6e then turned around to stand
#eside =angong Changshu and said aloud. )Big Brother!
don/t #e fool #y this onk $owery words. The Devil
Flock (sland is said to host the ost cunning and
ost evil people while the Teple of the Divine Creator
is the place for those with great loyalty and great
#enevolent. Other than this! 4ust #ase on the naes
itself speak volues. <Divine Creator/ and <Devil Flock/!
who is good! who is evil #y
now is Euite o#vious. Today! ( only wish to &ght with
these 6eretics till y last #reath.+ ,ia Ahongtian
$e"ed his shoulders in agreeent. )(ndeed! letUs &ght
the*+ angong Changshu said. ).ho is good! who is
evil is only fro a legend.
,o how we use it as a coparison1+
The onk eyes were delighted as he said. )-raise the
2erciful Buddha.
angong 2aster is indeed a fair analytical.+ angong
Changshu was solen when he said again. )Bu t the
pact with the Divine Creator Teple have #een going on
for at least a hundred years. =o atter who is good or
evil! ( cannot defy y ancestor/s pact. TodayUs &ght is
still undeterined. 3scort Chief ,ia! y ,econd
#rother! y son and ( together ay >GF not necessary
win your two other friends. The key to victory lies
#etween you and e. (f you are to duel e! then the
victory shall #e deterined very soon*+ The onk said.
)=angong 2aster analysis ay not #e far oC #ut #ase
on
y atch.+
angong Changshu solenly added. )This is the situa
tion right now. .hy should we want to #e like the
others! to rest till all are dead. .e are not petty ople5+
he onk interrupted. )Therefore you ean you want to
duel with e.+ angong Changshu replied. )(ndeed that
is y intent ion.+ The old an with the sack said. )This
ethod is not5+
Lu %i"ian said. )Big Brother! let e take the challenge
for you*+ angong -ing said. )%our Child is here! how can
( l et y father &ght*+ The onk siled and said. )%our
#rother and your son are afraid that soething ay
happen to you! therefore they want to take your place.
.hy don/t you understand their hearts5+ angong
Changshu replied. )( have already ade up y ind.
.hat are your decision1+ The onk said. ).hat
happens after you and ( have deterined a victor1+
angong Changshu said. )(f ( lost! the entire =ango ng
faily will #e up to you to #e dealt with*+ Lu %i"ian and
everyone had all felt that this onk artial a#ility had
to #e unfathoa#le. Therefore they thought it was
strange that =angong Changshu would issue hi a
personal challenge. =angong Changshu would never do
anything that he was not con&dent of! although they
were dou#tful! they kept Euiet now.
The onk laughed and said. )Although ( have this
intention #ut ( a afraid that y two copanions will
not agree.+ The priest and the poorly clad old an said
in unison. ).e de&nitely will not agree*+ Lu %i"ian felt
that it was strange. (t was to their advantage #ut why
did they &rly not agreed1
angong Changshu laughed. )2y guess is indeed corre
ct5+ The onk e"pression changed. ).hatUs your
guess1+ angong Changshu laughed for awhile #efore he
repli ed. )3veryone say that Lady -roudness is a aster
in disguise. =ow that ( have seen it today! it is indeed
easure up to your fae. But a pity! although Lady you
are a very sart #ut you forget soething.+ 3veryone
was startled #y this revelation.
The onk asked. ).hat did ( forget1+
>GG
angong Changshu said. )Lady! although you try to a ct
like a secular onk
in your speech #ut you forget that a onk has dots on
their head to denounce their worldly desires! your
hands will carry #eads! their hand are pointed in prayer.
3ven though you wearing a onk ro#e #ut you are
wearing such #eautiful shoes. And
your facial disguise although is good #ut your eyes keep
oving! it doesn/t look like a respected onk to e.+
angong Changshu paused a while #efore he added. )A
lthough you try to #e as detail as possi#le and are
sart #ut if your artial a#ilities are higher! ( will never
have guessed who you are. But it is a pity that you
know that your artial skills are weaker! therefore you
did not dare to &ght with e. (t sees that all the tricks
and $owery words in the Fraternity to #oast a person/s
artial a#ility are faked. Only actual artial a#ility is
he onk was stunned for awhile #efore she giggled.
)This is #ecause (
e ( a careless. Although you
t eCort. ( shouldn/t have use
ting Dance/ earlier and
he ost unforgiva#le ust #e #ut which onks have
eyes
veryone seeed to notice now that although she loo
ked very solen #ut
her ingenious disguise! ne"t
ions. Although when Lady
roudness &rst walked into the hall! everyone coul d see
her eyes #ut none ever
sguised as a onk.
n #etween her laughs! that onk ru##ed with #oth h er
hands to reveal a autiful radiant ature woan.
angong Changshu said. )=ow that Lady your identity
has #een #lown! you should go now unless you are
really not afraid of the #loodshed later.+ Lady -roudness
shifted her eyes and laughed. )The three of us against
the &ve of you! we are indeed at a disadvantage5+ 6er
voice had totally changed and was not that of an old
onk anyore.
angong Changshu said. )Lady is indeed a fair analy tical
as well.+ Lady -roudness laughed. )But a pity! although
=angong 2aster has a
angong Changshu asked. ).hat did ( forget1+
Lady -roudness started to giggle #efore saying. )%ou
forget that Lady
-roudness other than knowing disguise! is also well
known for another
techniEue5+
angong Changshu e"pressions changed. )Dsing poison
5+ >GR Lady -roudness said. )That is right. %ou have
guessed correctly again. But it is a pity that you have
guessed it too late5+ angong Changshu oved #ack
and grasped. )6urry and hold your #reath.+ Lady
-roudness laughed. )( have said it is too late and it is
too late. =ow you have #reath in all odorless! colorless
and forless poisonous gases. (n less than an hour!
your #ody will rot and you will die. 3ven if you try to
hold your
s <Lady -roudness/. (f ( a
always una#le to #e proud! then why then did the
people in the -ugilist real nick e as Lady
-roudness1+ ,he continued in a captivating laugh. )(f
you have changed your ind now! you should listen to
e. ( can even #e erciful and reove your lethal
poison. Or else in another hour tie! even if 6ua Tuo 8A
faous physician in the three kingdo period9 was to
coe #ack to life again! he would not #e a#le to help.+
angong Changshu turned ashen and solenly said. )F
lowery and trickery words! what a load of ru##ish.
Although you can say it in such #eautiful anner
ady -roudness rolled her eyes and laughed. )Althou gh
you can say so #ut
ou have already heard of the -roud ,oul ,natching
Cloud/
ntidote #eforehand! within thirty feet! anyone that has
contact with it will not live past two hours. (t is a pity
that this poisonous cloud cannot e"tend
p #y step into here so that all of you will #e caught
unaware #y y act to invite e to the hall so that ( can
oked so sweet! so captivating around.
angong -ing suddenly thought of Guo %u"ia and he s aid
to hiself. ).hy is that all the vicious ladies are all the
sae*+ Lu %i"ian shouted. ).hat a vicious Lady! let e
&ght you to the death*+
,ia Ahongtian picked the spear on the ground while
the priest and the #eggar appeared in front of the.
Lady -roudness coldly said. ).hy don/t you all #eg e
now1 Don/t you all want your lives anyore1+ ,ia
Ahongtian fro;e in his tracks as he suddenly
ree#ered his wife and faily.
Lu %i"ian sternly said! )( have already lived long
enough.+
Lady -roudness asked. )%ou have already lived long
enough #ut what a#out the others1+ Lu %i"ian stopped
in his tracks and oved #ack three steps and looked at
>GL ,ia Ahongtian who looked pale and at =angong
Changshu whose face was as still as water.
2istress =angong was siply looking at her #eloved
son.
Lu %i"ian sighed. ).hat to do.+ 6e thought to hiself.
)Lu %i"ian! Lu
%i"ian. %ou are lonely and have no sons or daughters
therefore you have already placed your life as
inconseEuence. But what a#out the others1 They have
wives and failies! are they the sae as you1 2oreover
she is still in her prie! how
could you in a oent of rashness! cause her to lose
her life1+ One ust know that he was a eotional
person that was why he would lose his senses for
twenty years #ecause of a #roken heart. That was why
he tried all ethods to gather wealth yet he seeed
not to care a#out hiself! his clothing was #roken! he
did not have enough to eat. ,o when he thought of
2istress =angong! his head cooled down! he lowered his
ars and did not say anything ore. 2istress =angong
thought to herself. ),econd Brother Lu #ecause of e!
he rather endured this huiliation. Actually when did (
ever place life and death in y heart. But -inger5+ ,he
looked at =angong Changshu who happened to look at
her too. Both of the were thinking of the sae thing.
.hat could they do now e"cept to sigh secretly.
angong -ing was thinking in his heart. )Although ( have
the intention to &ght to the death #ut how could ( cause
the deaths of y parents due to y recklessness1 But (
have to ask a#out y Big Brother! Long Fei.+ angong
-ing asked aloud. ).hy did you cause y Big Brother
Long Fei to coe like this1 .here is he now1+ Lady
-roudness siled. )As long as you are o#edient! ( will
tell you all a#out your #ig #rother.+ 6er eyes oved and
added. )(t is soon dawn and the poison will #e acting
very soon. %ou are not &ghting and not surrendering.
Are you all 4ust waiting for your death1+ angong
Changshu suddenly laughed awhile #efore say ing.
)Lady! let not #e proud yet. (n this world! there is no
such thing as a poison that cannot #e cured5+ Lady
-roudness giggled and said. )%ou don/t have to say
anyore. ( know you are trying to talk in circles 4ust to
try to &nd out the origin of y poison. ( can tell you
honestly! only two groups can ake the antidote. And
one of the group is far away outside the -ass. 3ven if
you can sprout wings! it will still #e too late.+ 2istress
=angong sighed. ).hat you want us to do #efore you
will5+
Before she &nished! a #lack feathered 2ynah 8-arrot9
$ew fro a window and landed on one of the chests. (t
shook oC the rainwater fro its #ody #efore it shrieked
aloud. Although this #ird was sall #ut it looked
agni&cent.
angong Changshu suddenly e"claied in delight. )(s
here! is here*+ >GM And that parrot spread its wings and
landed gently on =angong Changshu shoulder and
iic. )(s here! is here5+ At the entrance of the great
hall! a tall iposing &gure could #e seen. 6e had a
#lack eye cover on his left side of his eye and he
clutched a staC. The parrot $ew fro =angong
Changshu shoulder to his shoulder now.
angong Changshu e"tended #oth his hands to greet.
).e #een waiting for a long tie! please coe in*+ The
tall iposing an nodded and asked. )(s this your son1+
And his eyes looked at =angong -ing. )?ery good5
indeed an outstanding young an5+ Lady -roudness
secretly oved her hands #eneath her clothing.
The priest and the #eggar appeared to #e solen too
and looked at this single eye of a giant.
The tall iposing an siled! did not even turn his
head and said. )( advise you not to try. %our <The -roud
,oul ,natching Cloud/ is useless against e.+ Although
he looked so rela" and la;y when he said that #ut he
seeed to coand an authority all over the others.
Lady -roudness was 4olted.
The tall iposing an walked over to the chests and
said. )?ery good. All this chests have #een readied.+
The parrot shrieked. )?ery good5+
The priest and #eggar glanced at one another and
slowly walked to the #ack of the tall iposing an.
The tall iposing an said. )Don/t ove*+
6e turned around and siled la;ily. ),o any years
already! how coe the two of you still like to #e so
sneaky as ever #efore5+ The priest laughed. )(t has
#een so any years since we last et! ( a only trying
to greet y eney only. 6ow can it #e consider a sneak
attack1+ The tall iposing an said. )?ery good5+ 6e
caressed the parrot and continued. )The two of you
have &nally found that Devil Flock (sland1 Then today!
you are here to oppose e! right1+ The #eggar
e"claied. )That is right*+ And he took a step #ack #ut
did not act.
The tall iposing an looked at hi for a while #efore
he turned #ack laughing. )=angong 2aster! since your
son has arrived and all the chests have #een prepared.
(f you still got soe good wines! why not serve the
now so that after we have eat! we can go*+ The #eggar
said. )( know that you look down on us. But if today if
you want to take these chests out! it is as hard as
ascending the heavens.+ The priest laughed and added.
)Although our artial skills ay not #e as >RT good as
you #ut with two of us versus you! you ay not see to
#e having it easy.
2oreover5hehe* The =angong faily ay even stand
on our side.+
The tall iposing an did not even #link his eye and
said. )?ery good5even if the two of you did not say all
these! ( know it as well. But if that Lady over there did
not hand over the antidote today! can she walked out of
the angong 2anor alive1+ Lady -roudness e"pressions
changed #ut yet she lovingly laughed. )%o* (f you don/t
want e to go! ( will accopany you then.+ The tall
iposing an laughed la;ily. )?ery good5.u Touwen!
6ei
Iinke! hurry and gra# her here so that ( can let her
en4oy soe pleasures.+
,ia Ahongtian was startled. These two were actually
the <The 6eartless
Twin 3vil/. =o wonder their artial skills were so
e"traordinary! their ethods so ruthless.
The Three ,wash#ucklers e"pressions changed too.
Only =angong -ing who was young did not that know
the <The 6eartless Twin 3vil/ were the ost vicious
killers for the past hundred years or ore in the history
of the -ugilist real.+ The old an that looked like a
#eggar! .u Touwen laughed. )Ask the two of us to
capture her156ehe* After you 4oined the Divine Creator
Teple! it seeed like you have #ecoe cra;y.+ The tall
iposing an coldly asked. )Did the two of you happen
to grow sick of living and don/t wish the antidote
anyore1+ .u Touwen and 6ei Iinke with their
e"pressions changed! asked. ).hat do you ean1+ The
tall iposing an laughed aloud. )( see that the #oth of
you are still in the dark5good5 good. Let e ask you!
did the two of you sniC the antidote forehand1+
The 6eartless Twin 3vil was 4olted and they turned
ashen.
The tall iposing an added. )The two of you only
think that she says it to scare the =angong faily and
that she did not really use poison #ecause the two of
you cannot tell when did she ever uses the poison!
right1+ ady -roudness laughed softly. )Don/t listen to
hi .+ But her voice was
he 6eartless Twin 3vil turned to her and asked. )D id
you really use ison1+ ady -roudness turned ashen as
she said. )6ave5don/ t have5+ ,he really
did not look proud for an
u Touwen oved step #y step towards her and said w
ord #y word. )6urry
Q
he tall iposing an added. )The real antidote aft er
you sniC it! you will
ick #y her.+
ady -roudness took a step #ack and said with a fri
ghtened e"pression.
u Touwen re#uked. )(f you do not hand over the rea l
antidote! ( will cut
t.+
ei Iinke coldly said. )6er skin is sooth and whit e!
surely the taste will good.+ ady -roudness who had
turned ashen now! tre#ling said. )( will hand5it
$ew ore than ten shining
ts with a wave fro her hands. ,he then turned ar ound
and ran through the
u Touwen and 6ei Iinke raised their hands and ro#e s to
de$ect the secret
d together. ).here can you
ne of the secret pro4ectiles was aied at =angong -ing!
who lifted his
ind of secret pro4ectile was it*
uddenly his wrist grew nu# for the tall iposing an
had caught his
had de$ected the secret tall iposing an had
appeared #efore hi*
he tall iposing an said. )This plaything is unto
ucha#le.+ The parrot that
le.+
angong -ing asked in surprise. )Dntoucha#le1+ The tall
iposing an ru##ed his chin and laughed. )Although
Lady
-roudness did not really any use her poisonous cloud
#ut those secret pro4ectiles
have #een cloaked with lethal poison. Therefore you
can/t touch it. Look at y this piece of leg! ( lost it when
( coe into contact with her hus#and secret pro4ectile
when ( #urned the .anshou anor down. ( alost lost y
life.+ 6e showed the
veryone was startled while ,ia Ahongtian asked. )
.hat did you say1+ he tall iposing an laughed.
)There is no such th ing as a odorless and lorless poison
in the world. (f there is! won/t t hat Lady -roudness #e
invinci#le then1+ e e"plained. )The -roud ,oul
,natching Cloud/ is o nly a slight poison
ave witnessed long ago. Hust t one another. 6aha* 6ow
would she going to have a antidote that cause others to
snee;e seven ties
>RS
ething ay happen to the
6eartless Twin 3vil instead.+
6e was &lled with siles and laughter causing the stiC
air of the hall to slowly revive.
,ia Ahongtian laughed. )Good! good. ( was alost
fooled #y her.+
The tall iposing an with the sole eye looked at hi
and coldly said. )(f it is those that are not afraid of
death! they won/t #e fooled #y her.+ ,ia Ahongtian
was startled and he shouted. )Do you not fear death1+
The tall iposing an said. )(f ( say ( a not afraid of
death! then all the ople that are not afraid to die! will #e
fools.+ ,ia Ahongtian was startled and lowered his
head to utter. )%ou really is not afraid to die5or else
why you could #rave .anshou 2anor alone in the dark
and #urned a hundred #easts. %ou even &ght the Lord
6unter of the Beasts5+ The tall iposing an laughed.
)That is only a activity that ( did when ( was young.
Today ( don/t wish to &ght with anyone therefore ( 4ust
pull soe tricks instead.+ angong Changshu siled and
said. )( know that your artial a#ilities are astonishing
#ut never e"pected that ,enior is actually Feng
2antian! 6ero Feng.
3ver ore une"pected is that ever since the 6uangshan
gathering! you will #e still #e alive.+
Feng 2antian laughed. )That 6uangshan gathering!
everyone in the
Fraternity only know that all those old freaks have died
to the last people standing! only to leave the Divine
Dragon and the -hoeni". =o one knows that those old
ow how any of those old freaks are still alive up to this
day #ut ost of the have gone to either the Devil
Flock or the Divine Creator. 6onestly
angong -ing was startled and asked. )6ero Feng! ar e
you the Adventurer Gentlean and also the =o#le Lord
with the Alighty Laugh1+
Feng 2antian laughed. )This is only the nicks assigned
to e #y the people in the Fraternity. ( a not really a
gentlean #ut ( a not petty too.+ .hen he laughed!
he looked so spirited. Once his laugh ceased! his
anneris #ecae la;y.
2istress =angong took out soe good wine 4ars and a
clean clothing. The wine 4ars were for Feng 2antian
while the clean clothing was for =angong -ing.
Feng 2antian and Lu %i"ian without an e"change of
word! sat across one another and started to drink. (n an
instant! they had drunk everything.
Feng 2antian laughed. ).hat good wine capacity.+
Lu %i"ian laughed errily. )%our wine capacity is not
that #ad too. ( really don/t know why did you have to go
to that Divine Creator Teple. ,taying in the >R> ortal
real to ravish all the &ne wines! isn/t it a 4oyous thing
instead1+ Feng 2antian suddenly #ecae solen and
was lost in thoughts for awhile fore he rose up and
uttered. )Hoyous thing! 4oyo us thing5pui* There is no
gathering without parting. =ow that it is dawn! if it not
the tie to leave! how long ust we wait1+ 2istress
=angong was startled. )%ou are leaving now1+
Feng 2antian said. )Before those #easts can return! it is
#etter to leave now or else it will #e trou#lesoe.+
2istress =angong looked at =angong -ing Euietly for
awhile #efore saying.
)There are soe ore wines in the cellar. .hy not
&nish drinking it #efore you go1+ Feng 2antian solenly
said. )The wine will eventually #e &nished and we will
eventually have to go. A ( right! 2istress1+ =angong
2istress was Euieted for awhile #efore she nodded her
head.
)3ventually have to go5+ ,he e"tended her hands to
help =angong -ing to #utton up his clothing. One ust
know that all the loving others in the world when they
had to leave their #eloved sons! they would attept to
retain the for as long as they can. 3ven though
=angong -ing was closed to tears #ut he siled. )(t
isn/t the &rst tie child is leaving hoe. ( will #e very
careful on the road.+ Lu %i"ian turned his head around
#ecause he could not #ear to watch any longer.
,ia Ahongtian was sitting on the chair with his head
lowered. (f at this oent! if anyone happened to see
hi! they would not #elieve that he was actually the
3scort Chief of the 0ed Flag 3scort Agency.
=angong 2istress was tre#ling when she was
#uttoning for =angong -ing.
(t seeed like it could never #e &nished.
=angong -ing felt his hand go cold. 6e did not need to
look and knew that it was his other/s tears that were
dropping.
angong -ing suddenly said aloud. )2u! you don/t h
ave to worry. %our child swears to return.+ Lu %i"ian
clapped on the ta#le and said aloud. )Good! good
aspirations* =o atter how solid is the cage! it can
never trap a real an/s aspirations and his
deterination. 6ero Feng! do you agree1+ Feng 2antian
opened his eye and said. )%es1 ,o what if it is yes1
.hat if it is a yes1+ Lu %i"ian was stunned. 6e sighed
deeply and said. )%es1 ,o what if it
yes5+
angong Changshu said. )6ero Feng! can the two of y ou
carry all those >RB chests1 5+ Feng 2antian asked. )Are
you thinking of escorting e1 Although we have to part
sooner or later #ut it is good to have a accopany for
awhile longer. A ( right to say so =angong 2aster1+
angong Changshu glanced around and said. )Brother
,ia! ( wonder can you stay here for awhile until the
new owner of the =angong 2anor has coe1+ ,ia
Ahongtian slowly nodded his head and said. )Brother
=angong! don/t you worry. Although your little #rother is
old now #ut this is a sall atter to e.+ 2istress
=angong siled. ),orry for #othering you.+ And
iediately that
ia Ahongtian said. )There is soe horses outside the
anor to serve as
u %i"ian sprang out. )( go and check.+
angong -ing e"claied after hi. ),econd Dncle! wa it
for e awhile.+
And he sprang after hi.
The two of the were at the ountain path now and in
the dark woods.
They saw the place littered with corpses and weapons.
Both felt the loneliness and grief of this #attle. Finally
they spotted a couple of horses without any riders.
,uddenly they heard a terrifying cry fro a distant.
They looked at one another in surprise and sprang
together towards the direction of the screa. Finally
they spotted two poplar trees! which had #een gnawed!
and its #arks stripped apart #y the use of the inner
aspect of artial strength.
The two of the glanced at one another #efore
proceeding to check.
,uddenly fro the tall grasses and $owers! two &gures
stood up.
angong -ing was startled and grasped. ).ho is that 1+
Before he could &nish! he had seen that those two
&gures were the 6eartless Twin 3vil* Their clothing
appeared to #e in shreds. Their ears! nose! outh and
ears were all #leeding. Although Lu %i"ian and =angong
-ing were naturally very gutsy #ut when they saw the
in such a condition! they shivered at the sight and their
hands #roke into a cold sweat.
.u Touwen was laughing hilariously. )Antidote! antidote!
give e the antidote5+ ,uddenly he plunged forward.
=angong -ing was startled and he tried to ove #ack
#ut .u Touwen suddenly collapsed onto the ground.
6ei Iinke shouted. )Give e #ack y life*+ Before he
collapsed! he shot a dart of da;;ling light as it $ew
towards =angong -ing. This dying attack was indeed
very powerful and startling. One had to know #efore a
an died! he could >RF uster a strength that norally
he could not #e a#le to uster when he was alive.
A sweet fragrant $ew past and hit upon a tree that was
far away. Lucky he had lost his senses and issed. (t
was actually a 4ade #o". Dnknown to =angong -ing! he
had #een poisoned when he caught a sniC the sweet
fragrance scent as it $ew past hi.
=angong -ing and Lu %i"ian was on guard now. They
waited for soe tie fore they &nally approached the
two collapsed e n O They were dead now #ut fro the
looks of it! it was a ost grievous death and they did
not die in peace for their eyes were protruding out.
Lu %i"ian turned to look at the 4ade #o" and sighed.
)That Lady -roudness
is indeed very vicious. ,he took out this #o" of poison
and claied that it was the antidote. The 6eartless Twin
3vil although they took all precautions! after they
tortured her! this #o" was then hand over. Thinking that
it could not #e faked! they sniCed it. But it was a trick.+
6e had traveled across the -ugilist real and had a
vast e"perience. 6is guess was alost like what he had
seen. But he did not know that #efore the 6eartless
Twins 3vil had sniCed it! they had also forced Lady
-roudness to sniC it &rst. Only when Lady -roudness
was all right did they sniCed it.
But un#eknownst to the! Lady -roudness was secretly
laughing. For she had already sniCed the antidote
#eforehand. That #o" of poisonous powder if it were
carried #y the wind would kill tens or ay#e Euite
possi#ly hundreds of people. But the 6eartless Twin 3vil
was afraid that 4ust one sniC was not enough! so they
actually e"haled alost all the poisonous powder. ,o
now even if the two of the possesses e"traordinary
supree inner strength! they could not stop the poison
fro acting. Therefore Lady -roudness took the
opportunity to escape when the poison had sei;ed up.
Although the 6eartless Twin 3vil had so uch #lood in
their hands and their evil deeds had #een well known
for so long #ut when =angong -ing saw that they had
died so horri#ly! he could not #ear to watch. 6e
gathered soe grasses and #ranches as ats to cover
their #odies #efore he walked out of the woods to
gather #ack soe of the horses to the anor.
.hen =angong -ing returned with Lu %i"ian! they saw
that =angong
Changshu! 2istress =angong! ,ia Ahongtian was
loading the chests to a horse carriage. All of the were
looking so sorrowful and upset.
Lu %i"ian picked up his sack that was ore precious to
hi than life and wanted to give it to =angong -ing who
thanks hi profusely #ut did not accept it.
Lu %i"ian #itterly laughed awhile #efore he used. )This
sack is the result of y tens of years of painstaking
eCorts. .hen it is tie to give it away! no one wants it.+
>RG ,ia Ahongtian said his farewell to everyone and
his e"pressions were very solen. ,uddenly he gra##ed
=angong -ing #y his wrist and sighed. )Lust is like a
knife! nephew! don/t you forget a#out it.+ 6e was still
una#le to forget the slander that Guo %u"ia had
iprinted on hi.
=angong -ing was startled and could only nodded. For
he could not guess the eaning #ehind it. Because
,ia Ahongtian was hiself dispirited! he did not wish
to ela#orate upon it.
There were a total of twenty7si" red wooden chests and
was divided on two diCerent horse carriages. Feng
2antian and Lu %i"ian sat on the &rst carriage while the
=angong faily sat on the second.
2istress =angong hoped that this 4ourney would #e long
and never ending.
That was #ecause when the 4ourney ended! she would
have to part with her #eloved son.
6ow could =angong -ing felt any diCerently1 But he
suppressed it into his heart and did not wish to reveal it.
(nstead! he tried to tell his parents the any funny
oents that had happened to hi over the past few
years.
,o when others saw the laughing away! they would
think that they were so happy. But in fact! they were all
grieving in their hearts.
.hen it was night! they reached an (nn and #ooked
soe roos. The horse carriages were parked in the
courtyards. Feng 2antian drew a <Guan/ character on
the two carriages and then left.
Lu %i"ian asked. ).hy did you not shift the chests
down5+
Feng 2antian laughed. ).ith this <Guan/ word! in the
whole wide world! who will dare to look at it.+
(t was #ecause the <Guan/ word was his insignia when
he was so renowned
in the Fraternity. Once! he helped a friend to retrieve
#ack thirty thousand silvers fro soe #andits. (n the
vast wilderness! he pasted a <Guan/ word on it and
ed the owner to retrieve it. The owner was afraid that it
ight #e lost again so he hurried for three days and
nights and found out that the silvers
he Fraternity saw the <Guan/ word! not only did they not
ro# it #ut guarded it ost
u %i"ian was listening ost intently and he clappe d his
hands and said
istress =angong siled and said. ),econd Brother L u!
do you still
ade for you #rothers1+
u %i"ian sighed. )6ow can ( ever forget it. All th ese
years although ( have
copared to your peacock
R
eng 2antian was pu;;led and asked. ).hat peacock #
rew1+ u %i"ian siled. )That is the wine that is created
fro QQ types of diCerent
after they were #rewed
warrior7saint 2aster Ahu who
hough it is one of the ost
on seen artial techniEues #ut after he has dis
played it! his &st techniEues
nfortunately this <Thousand
lowers Fowl Tail Fists/ has #een lost. But luckily you and
e are lucky that
une.+
hose who loves wine! how could they resist the te
ptation not to taste it1 eng 2antian felt an itch in his
heart as he said. )2istress =angong! 2istress ister in
law! if it is convenient! can you e"hi#it ed your
e"traordinary skills and let e have a taste of this
#eautiful wine1+ e was so iposing and strict #ut when
he suddenly said! <2istress/! <,ister
feeling sorrowful could
=angong 2istress siled and ordered the shop
assistant to #ring forth QQ types of wine. ,he then
proceeded to i" the wine together to a #owl! each
coposite was diCerent! and then she would shake it
and then add three drops of clear water and a drop of
tea.
Feng 2antian after seeing those QQ types of wines were
actually those coon types! he took it over fro
2istress =angong when she had done and asked. )(s
this the peacock #rew1+ 6e was disappointed for it
looked so ordinary.
But when he placed to his nose! its aroa was so
fragrant and when he took a sip! it tasted heavenly and
words could not descri#e it. And in three #ig gulps! he
had &nished the wine. 6e laughed. )?ery coforting!
very coforting5+ u %i"ian laughed. )( did not lie to
you. (t is onl y through the hands of y angong ,ister in
law that this e"traordinary wine can #e #rewed.+ Feng
2antian said. )(t is not necessary. This peacock #rew! (
can #rew it now too.+ (ediately he started to i"
those eleven types of wine together! adding three drops
of water and one drop of tea. )(sn/t this the peacock
#rew too*+ And he took a drink.
But his eye#rows were raised! his eyes were wide
opened and found out that the wine that he could not
longer even swallow that outhful of wine. (t was so
aroa wine that he had 4ust drunk earlier.+
Lu %i"ian clapped his hands and laughed heartily. ),o
how is it1 .hy did
you not continue to drink1 To tell you the truth! ( have
tried this ethod thirty years ago. Although the wine is
the sae #ut the i"ture is not the sae! therefore >RL
even the taste will #e diCerent. (t is the sae as artial
techniEues. Or else that <Thousand Flowers Fowl Tail
Fist/ ( would have invented it too as well.+ Feng 2antian
forcefully swallowed that outhful of wine and hurriedly
poured away the wine that he had i"ed! that not even
a drop of it was left. 6e then e"tended his hands and
respectfully said to 2istress =angong while laughing.
)2istress! (! =o#le Lord of the Alighty Laugh is really
ipressed with you.
-lease don/t #e oCended #y y antics earlier and can
you #rew a few ore of this type of wine1+ 2istress
=angong cheerfully agreed and ade ore than ten
#owls at a go.
)-inger! coe and have a try too.+ angong -ing said. )(
don/t wish to drink soe wine #ut child will like to taste
u/s cooking5+ Feng 2antian was 4olted in his spirits
and he iediately e"claied. )( a sure with such
e"traordinary hands 2istress you have! your cooking
ust #e very e"cellent as well5+ Lu %i"ian interrupted.
)(ndeed! indeed. ,pinach and tofu! sweet and sour &sh!
#raised chicken are the specialties of y ,ister in law.
Feng 2antian laughed ost heartily. )Braised chicken is
alright #ut what is there for spinach and tofu1 ( think
you are too poor that even this dish tastes good.+ Lu
%i"ian shook his head and said. )This you are wrong.
One ust know that in the great e"panses of the
thousands of thousands of creatures! all have their own
specialties. 3ven if you and e have #lown our heads!
we still will #e una#le
to think of that. The sae dish of spinach and tofu! the
taste will #e diCerent and varies fro people to people.
(t is the sae as that <,haolin Fist/. .hen it is used #y
3inence .u"in! it can even su#due tigers and dragons
#ut when it is
displayed #y the artisans of the street! it #ecoe
worthless.+ 6e drowned a cup of wine #efore
continuing. )6ow ature a artial a#ility is! depends on
the level of pro&ciency! the internal force! innate talent.
.hen two people &ghts with one another! the diCerence
#etween victory and defeat also depends on the tiing!
terrain and the psychology huan factor. (t is the sae
as
cooking. =ot one factor ust #e lacking and it cannot
#e forced. The sipler a &st techniEue is! the ore it
can display soe one/s artial a#ility. The ore siple
a dish is! the ore it can display y ,ister in law/s
cooking skills. The tofu with
spinach is indeed e"traordinary. (f you say that it is
nothing! then later you 4ust have to restraint fro
eating.+ Feng 2antian laughed heartily. )The way you
say it! although it sounds so logical. But it is still a tofu
dish5haha! it alright if ( don/t eat it.+ 2istress =angong
hoped that #efore she would part with #eloved son! she
would ake hi happier so she really went to the
kitchen.
>RM
=angong Changshu looked at his #eloved wife and then
his #eloved son.
.as he feeling sorrowful or delight1 Or grieve1 Or
lauda#le1 For although they were together now #ut
soon they would part.
The parrot $ew into the dining hall fro the kitchen and
shrieked. )(t is so fragrant! it is so fragrant5+ A shop
assistant walked into the dining hall and he appeared to
#e drooling too at the dish of spinach tofu that he was
carrying.
Lu %i"ian took the spinach tofu dish over and laughed.
)6e is not eating.
-inger! it up for your father and ( to en4oy it.+
Feng 2antian took a glance over and saw that although
the tofu on top were as white as 4ade! #ut it was very
fragrant and outh watering. 6e really found it
hard to endure in his heart so he laughed heartily. )( say
( not eating #ut actually ( still want to eat it.+ 6e
reached out with a pair of chopstick and took a
outhful.
fter tasting it! he really found it hard to put do wn the
chopsticks.
u %i"ian said. )%ou say you are not eating! why di d you
want to eat it
eng 2antian said. )One ore! one ore.+ As he atta
cked the tofu with
lthough Lu %i"ian had shifted the dish of spinach tofu
around! #ut not one
ntian had eaten it cleanly.
=othing was left of the tofu and spinach.
Lu %i"ian placed the plate down and sighed. ).hat
e"cellent artial a#ility.+ Feng 2antian placed down the
chopsticks and sighed. ).hat e"cellent spinach*+ The
two of the looked at one another and laughed
hilariously while the rrot was hovering a#ove the
shrieking. ).hat e"c ellent artial a#ility5what
e"cellent spinach5+ (t seeed that the parrot had
already secretly took a few #ites earlier.
This eal lasted all the way to the third watch. Feng
2antian and Lu %i"ian was drunk and they did not even
reoved their shoes and was snoo;ing now. Only the
three e#ers of the =angong faily were still awake.
=angong
Changshu said. )Toorrow you have to continue your
4ourney. -inger! you need to go to sleep*+ angong -ing
said. )Child ( need to sleep. Father a nd other! you
need to sleep too.+ Till the ne"t orning! everyone was
still uttering. )Go sleep.+ But none of the even went
to #ed for this night was so precious to the.
.hen Feng 2antian was awake and saw that the
discipline father! the >LT copassionate other and
the &lial son e"pressions! his eyes #ecae darkened.
But he tried to laugh. )2istress! ( en4oy greatly your
cooking and wine. (f 2istress you are willing! can ( still
have the chance to try your skills today as well1+
angong 2istress was very delighted and said. )=atu
rally*+ As long as she still could have the opportunity to
#e with her #eloved son! she would #e willing to do
anything.
Along the road! she would #rew the aroa wine and
dished out delicious specialties for Feng 2antian. 6e
would drink and eat everyday till he would #e as drunk
as dead. Although he wore a cold looks all the tie #ut
he was actually a war person at heart. A typical one7
day 4ourney now took as long as three days.
3very tie they reached a new place! Feng 2antian
would go away for half a day and when he was #ack! he
would always carry soe goods #ack. There were #ig
chests and sall chests #ut all were tightly closed. =o
one knew what was
inside. The #iggest chest was as #ig as coNn and the
sallest chest at least three feet long. (n the end! the
sheer nu#er of the chests that Feng 2antian had
#rought #ack overwheled the treasure chests.
They were now heading east#ound and passed along
any ountains and valleys. 2t. 6uangshan! Tianu!
:ilishuang 8A river in Guangdong9 and 6ui4i were the
places they had passed through. All these places were
Euite desolate and #andits! unorthodo" pugilists! all
sorts of undesira#le people freEuented there.
Therefore this two horse carriages with its truckload of
chests caught their attention.
Along the way! there were riders appearing and
disappearing #ut Feng
2antian did not see to ind. The unorthodo" pugilists
had already decided that those two carriage de&nitely
were worth a lot #ut they were wondering why there
was no escort chief at all! given the nu#er of chests
that could #e seen. ,ince no one knew their #ackground
so none dared to sei;e the goods alone.
Finally one day! when they reached Dong %ang! Feng
2antian ordered several very large iron cages
easuring ten feet length and width. =o one knew his
purpose and was feeling strange. 6e put all the chests
into the two iron cages and then continued on his way.
Those unorthodo" pugilists were secretly laughing when
they saw the iron cages. They thought. ),ince you have
put all the chests under lock in the cages! don/t you
know that we can siply carry oC the iron cages too!
along with all the chests1 .hat a lauda#le idea+
Therefore they thought of these &ve people as fools and
decided to act this very night.
=angong -ing! 2istress =angong! =angong Changshu
as well as Lu %i"ian >LQ did not know the purpose why
Feng 2antian had #rought the iron cages. Finally they
could not resist and ask.
Feng 2antian laughed heartily. )Long ago! there is a
funny 4oke. One an was carrying a #a#oo pole to the
city gate. 6e could not enter hori;ontally or vertically
with the #a#oo pole. (n the end he had to cart it over
to the city walls. .hen a an saw it! he laughed aloud
and said. <.hat a stupid an. .hy did he not cut the
#a#oo pole into halve1 (sn/t it uch ore
convenient1/+ Lu %i"ian was startled and #arely
recovered fro his thoughts. 6e asked.
).hat did he not go through the city gate with the
#a#oo pole e"tending in5+ Feng 2antian laughed
heartily. )(f he e"tended in! then it won/t #e a funny
=angong -ing could not resist a laugh although he was
trying very hard not to open his outh.
Lu %i"ian asked. ),o then what is the purpose of your
iron cages1+
Feng 2antian laughed. )(f ( say it now! it won/t #e
funny.+
The parrot $ew into the air and shrieked. )Hokes!
4okes5+ Then it $ew #ack and shrieked. )The 4okes had
coe! the 4okes had coe5+ There were do;ens of
horse riders coing fro all directions. And they
appeared to #e uttering with each other.
Lu %i"ian siled and said. )(t seeed that all these
#andits have known one
another. ( actually wanted to see the &ght aong
theselves #ut they are actually Euite sart. ( didn/t
think that they would actually #e discussing how to
distri#ute the loots. (t sees that we will #e issing a
nice show now.+
Feng 2anEing raised his eye#rows and said. )There will
still #e a nice show.
As long as all of you do not react and follow y
intentions accordingly.+
.hen he had 4ust &nished! four en approached the
in an arrogant and
of the carriages1 -lease step
eng 2antian pretended to #e in surprised and glanc ed
around. ).ho is
is e.+
eng 2antian asked. ).hat can ( do for you1+ he thin
an laughed. )( coe fro Fenglin Ahiyao! Autun
.ind ortress! Autun .ind Fallen Leaf 2anor! ( a Du
Iiaoyu5V eng 2antian laughed heartily. )Autun .ind
Fortres s! Autun .ind allen Leaf 2anor! what an
elegant nae.+ u Iiaoyu said. )These three are fro
<Fen ,hui -as s/ the left and right u#le sa#res 6ero 6u!
one is5+
Ahao Iiongtu rearked. ).hy talk so uch to the!
Brother Du1 Don/t >LS you know well the intentions of
us four #rothers1 Do away with all the idle talk and
leave your valua#les alive and we will spare your life.+
Feng 2antian appeared to #e shocked and said. )( really
though that Lord
Du is here to discuss poe with e. .hy did you
suddenly want to ask for y valua#les*+ Another an
#y the nae of Tie Dagan laughed. )(f you want to
recite
e! ( will recite soe for you5 This ountain is owned
#y e! ( a the lord of this forest! whoever pass
through here! have to drop their travel e"penses5+ And
he punched his &st on the top of a horse head and the
horse iediately collapsed.
=angong Changshu looked on ever so cal while Du
Iiaoyu and the other three glanced at one another and
grasped. ).hat great divine strength.+ Tie Dagan
laughed. )=ow you understand y poe1+
Feng 2antian was startled and said. )( only thought that
you are all elegant ople. =ever did ( e"pect that you all
would #e #a ndits5+ 6e tugged =angong -ing slightly
and shouted. )The #andits have coe! where is y
escorts1 Coe and &ght the #andits*+ =angong -ing
was secretly laughing as he rose up. The #andits had all
suddenly started to look all around the for possi#le
a#ushes when they saw that this escort was 4ust a
young an.
Therefore they caled theselves down while Tie
Dagan laughed. ).hat1
(t is your escort1 6a5ha. 3scort chief! which escort
agency did you #elong to1+
Before he had &nished! =angong -ing slapped hi.
Tie Dagan was stunned as he angrily shouted.
)(nhuan5+
Before he could &nish! he was clapped another tie and
he was forced to take a few step #ack.
Hust when Tie Dagan wanted to plunge forward! Duan
Iiaoyu tugged hi #y the #ack of his clothing and softly
said. ).ait*+ Duan Iiaoyu laughed. )This escort has
wonderful hand and leg techniEues. ( wonder what is
your nae is and who is your respected teacher1 .e
are all fro the Fraternity. 2ay#e we are even on the
sae side if you say it out.+ angong -ing replied loudly.
)( a the disciple of the Divine Dragon! angong -ing*+
Feng 2antian was startled. 6e did not e"pect =angong
-ing would say his actual nae without hesitation. 6e
did not know that =angong -ing was a frank person
therefore he would not purposefully concealed his
nae.
Tie Dagan! Duan Iiaoyu! 6u Ahenren! Ahao Iiongtu
glanced at one another and turn ashen. )Are you really
=angong -ing1+ =angong -ing only coldly hued.
(t seeed that ever since =angong -ing faous &ght
with the Chief of the >L> Ahongnan ,ect and his visit to
the 2ulong 2anor of 2aster .ei :i! his nae and fae
had spread throughout the Fraternity. Therefore the four
of the felt a few shiver even though it was their
territory.
6u Ahenren oved aside and the other three followed
as well. 6e then waved his hand and a an appeared.
6e caught hold of the an and hatefully said.
)( ask you to scout very carefully and you only said that
the carriage have only
soe old fellows! a #ald an and a frail an. Then did
=angong -ing drop fro the sky or sprout fro the
ground1+ The an was startled and replied in a
tre#ling voice. )6e5he is =angong
-ing1+
Ahao Iiongtu said. )Let cal down &rst. This =angong
-ing although he is a strong &ghter #ut 4ust with his two
&sts! he cannot &ght four hands nor can he &ght so
any. .ith the four of us and the tens of our followers!
do we still need to #e scare of hi1+ 6u Ahenren
e"claied. )(t is precisely the case. .ith the four of us!
do we still need to #e scare of hi1 At the very least we
should try*+ .ith the four of the secretly discussing at
the side! Lu %i"ian siled and said. )( didn/t e"pect to
know that nephew you are so faous. But it is a pity
that you have revealed your nae. (f you anaged to
scare those #andits away! we will not get to see the
4oke anyore.+ =angong -ing siled and saw that the
four en had started to approach the once ore and
looking over#earing.
Duan Iiaoyu took the opportunity to speak. ),ince this
escort is =angong
2aster/s! usually on account of Old 2aster Long or your
account! we should usually have leave your escort
alone. But5hehe! these three friends will like to have
the opportunity to learn soe pointers in artial skills
fro you. (t is also to let our followers give up their
hopes.+ (n a few utterings! he had easily pushed the
#lae on the three others.
=angong -ing coldly laughed awhile #efore he e"tended
his hands and asked. ).ho will like to coe &rst1+ Du
Iiaoyu had already oved #ack while the other three
were looking at one another. =one of the dared to
&ght one to one. Da Dagan swollen face had not
su#sided yet! all the ore he did not dare to ake the
&rst ove. These #andits were all used to #ully others
with nu#ers! although they looked #ig si;ed #ut in
actually they had sall guts if not why did they have to
#ully others in the &rst place with superior nu#ers1
2istress =angong was very proud of her #eloved son
who looked so dashing now.
Duan Iiaoyu coldly said. )The three #rothers do not
need to &ght over who >LB will #e the &rst to display
your skills. %ou are indeed so hu#le.+ The three of
the had a slight red on their face. Although they were
afraid #ut in the presence of their followers! they had to
have soe face to show. 6u Ahenren turned his head
and laughed. ).hy did Brother Du stand at the ck1 (t is
soething that ( a pu;;ling over.+ u Iiaoyu coldly
said. )(f Brother 6u do not want t o ake any oves!
you
u Ahenren shouted. ).ho say ( don/t want to ake a ny
oves1+ And he
eng 2antian suddenly shook his hands and said. ).a it
awhile.+ u Ahenren stopped in his tracks pu;;led while
Feng 2antian added.
angong 3scort! this &ght you are not to &ght.+
=angong -ing was surprised.
Feng 2antian said. )(f this &ght carry on! no atter who
wins or loses! all these pugilists will surely attack
together. .hen that tie coes! won/t they
accidentally kill us old people1 ( hire you to #e y
escort #ecause ( want to use your fae and nae to
scare others away. But now! it see that not only will (
lose all y possessions #ut y life as well.+ The way
Feng 2antian had said it sounded as though it was real.
6u Ahenren was delighted and he e"claied. )Old sir!
you are indeed a
understanding person. ( proise that no one will cause
diNculty for you.+ Tie Dagan straightened his #ack and
laughed! )Luckily you are wise enough.+ .hen he
noticed that the situation had changed! he iediately
#ecae full of hiself again.
=angong -ing though it was lauda#le and oved #ack
to a side.
Feng 2antian continued in a serious tone. )The iron
cages are not locked.
Hust take anything you want and leave e with soe
traveling e"penses! that will do.+ =angong -ing and the
rest knew that Feng 2antian was planning soething
#ut until now! they still could not &gure out.
The three of the were very delighted and was a#out to
order their fellows to take the chest when Ahao Iiongtu
suddenly said solenly. ).ait awhile*+ 6u Ahenren
asked. ).hat is the atter1+
Ahao Iiongtu said. )Brothers! today/s loots aren/t sall!
there is sall chests and #ig chests. Although we are
good #rothers #ut we should have a fair distri#ution. (f
the henchen under us! are to randoly snatch! then it
will #e a ndeoniu.+ u Ahenren e"claied. )(ndeed
that will #e the case . But 4ust now ( a the
naturally shall #e y followers >LF se he wanted to
watch 4ust now! ( will have to invite hi to watch now as
well.+
ut Du Iiaoyu reained unoved. Because he had alre
ady sensed
oo easy. Aong the four of ty was also one notch higher
i;ed the chests! he would
hao Iiongtu coldly laughed. )Did Brother 6u ake t he
&rst ove1
rother Tie! did you see1 ( did not see.+
e &rst ove! it should
e instead.+ .hen he ree#ered he had taken two
slaps! his face #ecae a
u Ahenren e"pression changed and waved his #ig sa# re
around! shouting.
loot1+
nd the three of the started to Euarrel with words .
u Iiaoyu had o#served that although =angong -ing a
nd the rest looked
r. .hen 6u Ahenren shouted. )Let Brother Du help us to
distri#ute the loot then since his artial a#ility is the
#est and he is well known for his
ut Du Iiaoyu said! )( don/t wish to have the loots
anyore. 6ow can (
hen he said that! his followers fro the Fallen Au tun
2anor were in a
r away.
eng 2antian laughed and said. )(f the three of you still
can/t decide! ( do
s Ahao Iiongtu was afraid that 6u Ahenren and Tie
Dagan would conspire
arvelous. A wise an like old sir will surely think of a
fair distri#ution.+
t as they were also
eng 2antian said! )( a ost afraid of seeing #loo d
therefore ( will #e
willing to hand over y riches. ,ince the three of you
have agreed! you ust not go #ack on your words! or
else5+ 6e looked very solen and then continued. )(f
y this escort were to lose his teper! it will not #e
#ene&cence to the three of you.+ The three of the felt
a chill in their shiver. Ahao Iiongtu said. )As long as
your ethod is fair! we have no opinion.+ Feng 2antian
laughed. )=aturally it will #e fair. ,ince everyone is an
unorthodo" pugilist! those with the #loodiest hands will
#e considered a hero. This >LG will include all the
pugilists at the #ack too. (f anyone can say a deed that
can #e considered worthy to #e a hero! you can stand in
front. .hen ( clap y hand as a signal! everyone can
pick one chest. (f you una#le to say anything heroic!
then
e stopped for awhile and pointed to a chest that w as
inside the iron cage.
o e are the ost valua#le. .hen it is everyone turn to
snatch the chests! it is also the chance for you to
display your artial skills.+
hen everyone heard his weird ethod! they were alr
eady suspicious #ut
s pearls! in that instant! e hand on the and
e! in Linhai City! in a sa#re #ecae #lunt. This is
s a heroic atter.+ .hen he
ow could 6u Ahenren display any weakness1 ,o he i
ediately added.
tside Taishun City! during the d girls and5+
u Iiaoyu who was looking #y the side! thought it w as
very suspicious and
ed even further away. 6is not rush to the front! they
out a word! stood #y the side
ifty to si"ty en took nearly two hours to &nish all their
<glorious deeds/.
nd they were now eyeing the iron gates greedily.
eng 2antian laughed hilariously. )?ery good. 3veryone
is indeed a hero.
hen ( clap y hand! everyone can display your skil ls*+
And he opened his hands
id not see the alevolent air
hen Feng 2antian clapped his hands! there was a #i g
rush to the iron
=angong -ing and Lu %i"ian after hearing of their
disgusting deeds! was &lled with anger while =angong
Changshu and 2istress =angong reained coposed!
as they knew that Feng 2antian had soething up to
his sleeves.
.hen all the en were inside the iron cages! Feng
2antian suddenly shouted. )Lock the cages.+
(ediately =angong -ing! =angong Changshu!
2istress =angong! Lu
%i"ian oved in four diCerent directions to lock the iron
cages. Their oveents >LR were all as swift as the
eagles*
(n an instant! ore than twenty of the iron cages were
locked and the en
was startled and cried out. ).hat happen1+
,uddenly Feng 2antian laughed! this laugh was getting
louder and louder that even the clouds a#ove hi was
dispersed! the leaves on the ground fored a cloud that
$ew away fro hi*
3veryone was stunned! including =angong Changshu
and Du Iiaoyu. Du
Iiaoyu who was standing far away! found out that he
could not even lift his leg.
.hat a#out the rest of the people that was in the cage1
They had #ecoe as white as sheet and even green. All
their #odies had #ecoe soft and their teeth were
clanging in fear now.
Fro the iron cages! fro the chests! sprang out lions!
wolves! leopards! and venoous snakes aong others.
There were diCerent #easts in each cage and when
those #easts #egan to howl! it was indeed very
frightening and startling that pierced through the hearts
of en. 3ven the horses that were outside the cage
#egan to
n that instant! heaven and earth seeed to undergo a
change and the
#egan to kill the en inside.
hese #easts had #een caught #y Feng 2antian and tr
apped in the chests. =ow his
. (t was really a ost palling sight to witness this scene.
t this oent a few people were approaching at a d
istance. And a autiful woan could #e seen in the idst
7 Guo %u "ia.
en Fengping and ,hi
hen. And the other four en at her #ack were the f our
#rothers of the Hiangnan even 3agles.
uo %u"ia was startled and said. ).ho can this #e1 6ow
is it possi#le5+ he an who was nicked Black 3agle
tre#ling replie d with his hands on
#y the nae of Feng 2antian
attering ,hout/! trans&gured
uo %u"ia looked around with her #eautiful eyes. )F eng
2antian! he is not ad yet1+ en Fengping said. )=o
wonder there is a saying tha t has #een circulating
thousand #easts therefore he n ore powerful than the
y! it is nothing uch.+
L
uo %u"ia laughed lovingly. )That is only #ecause w e are
very far away
d said. ),ince that Feng old
e ade a wasted trip. (t wiser for us to go instead.+ ,he
pulled 0en Fengping and together they turned in the
posite direction.
hi Chen was looking at Guo %u"ia/s hands that was
pulling 0en Fengping.
his head and followed #ehind
uo %u"ia as they left in a hurry.
hen those seven people had left! naturally =angong
-ing and the rest did
istress =angong had turned her head over! una#le w
atch this appalling
he shout #ecae weaker and weaker like a $ute tha t
was weakening. (t
seeed that this shout of Feng 2antian had the eCect
of da;;ling people. =angong -ing could not endure the
screas caused #y the en inside the cages as the
#easts devoured the even though he knew that they
were all evil en that deserved to die. (n fact! they
were even ore vicious than those wild #easts.
But he was after all still a huan and he felt grief for
the. Because his #enevolent heart was stirred! the
laughter lost its eCect on hi and he could ove. 6e
unlocked all the cages and oved to Feng 2antian
shouting. ),top it! stop it*+
Feng 2antian $ashed his eyes! was it a pu;;led or a
delightful look1 6e ceased his shouting and #egan to
laugh aloud for soe tie.
This laugh seeed to have another eCect and the
power to ove the heaven and earth. All the wild
#easts and snakes suddenly #ecae powerless and it
seeed like they had et their ost feared adversary
and even ignored the $esh in front of the.
There were still ore than twenty en that did not die
in the iron cages.
.hen they had heard this laugh! they #ecae so#er
and tried to crawl out of the cages.
Tie Dagan had his ar #itten oC while Ahao Iiongtu
was covered with #lood. As for 6u Ahenren! he #ecae
the eal of a ferocious lion.
(n that instant! all those en that could still ove had
cli#ed out of the cages. Du Iiaoyu secretly sighed to
hiself. )2ost fortunate.+ And he left without a sound.
Feng 2antian stoped with his iron leg and in an
instant picked up all the wild #easts and snakes and
threw the #ack to the chests. ,oon the alevolent
aura that was in the area was gone and it returned to its
usual calness. (t seeed >LM like this tragedy had
never even happened #efore.
Feng 2antian laughed. V6elp e to carry all the $esh of
the evil en so that it can last e tens of days.+
angong -ing asked!. )(s this your ethod of feedin g the
#easts1+ Feng 2antian laughed. )Dsing evil heretics to
feed the ferocious #easts! is the ost righteous thing to
do. Although cows! dogs! goats! horses are their feeds
#ut they are uch ore pitiful than those evil en are.
2oreover these evil en
=angong -ing was too shocked for words #ut his eyes
were watery.
Lu %i"ian sighed! found hiself a gourd of wine and
gulped it #efore sighing. )( really never e"pect that you
will put all these things in the chests. ( only feel strange
why did all these #easts #ecae so tae. (f ( haven/t
saw it with y own eyes! ( will never #elieve it.+ Feng
2antian laughed and replied. )(t is nothing strange. The
way ( tae these #easts are actually the sae as those
top e"pert opponents in the Fraternity who use
accupoints to weaken en. Although #easts and en
have diCerent accupoints #ut as long as you can
o#serve their #lood $ow! calculate the tiing and
position! once their #lood $ows through their #lood
channel! you can hit their accupoints. =o atter how
&erce those #easts are! they will still #e su#due #y
angong Changshu asked. )This ethod of accupoint i s
not the sae as noral accupoint although it is uch
alike. (nstead this ethod utili;e the know how of when
to use accupoint techniEues and is the sae as the -ai
Cult.+ Feng 2antian answered. )(ndeed! this is the sae
ethod used #y the -ai
Cult. But not any people knows of this ethod in the
Fraternity.+
.hile they were discussing a#out the ost intricate
ethods of the
Fraternity/s accupoint techniEues! =angong -ing did not
#other to listen. 6e was thinking how should he #ury
those people and to clean up the #lood. 2istress
=angong softly said to hi fro his #ack. )Let e help
you.+
Although he had never said anything #ut 2istress
=angong had already
guessed his intention.
Therefore they dug a #ig trench and placed the #odies
inside. The ound was very high too. (n the future when
words of this incident spread! this ound was naed
<2ound of the evil en/.
The second day they had reached <,an 2en .an/ and
they could see the ocean. At the har#or city! Feng
2antian iediately wrote any couplets for his
purchases. Aong the couplets were tigers! wolves!
snakes etc.
>MT 3veryone was wondering why the sacred place of
the Fraternity that was called <Divine Creator Teple/
for the past hundred or so years! would want these wild
#easts! snakes and scorpions for.
angong -ing saw one of the couplets wrote <Ten evi l
en/. 6e was startled and asked. )(s evil an also
consider a coodity1 .hat do you want it for1 And
where are you going to #uy it1+ Feng 2antian siled.
),lowly you will know.+ (n #etween his siles! he looked
ysterious! in #etween his ysterious look! he carried
a sorrow heart.
=angong -ing could not guess the eaning of his words
that therefore he did not ask anyore.
>MQ
Chapter ,i"teen
Facing Death 6appily
Feng 2antian toasted everyone a cup of wine and said.
)3veryone has to rt. (! Feng 2antian a glad that in this
trip to Hiangnan! ( will ake friends out of all of you. (
a really happy. But tie is pressing! after this parting
toast! ( will have to go.+ 3veryone thought that since his
goods had not arrived yet and there should still #e a
few ore days #efore parting! therefore everyone was
4olted.
2istress =angong said in a tre#ling voice. ).hy leave
so hastily1 (f 6ero
Feng! you do not &nd look down on us! please stay for a
few ore days. ( can also prepare a few ore dishes
and wine5+
Lu %i"ian added. )(ndeed! indeed. %ou and (! we do not
know when we will eet again. .hy not stay a little
longer so that we can en4oy ore of the -eacock Brew1+
Feng 2antian 4ust siled #ut did not reply. 6e 4ust
toasted the. 3veryone knew that he had already ade
up his ind.
2istress =angong looked at =angong -ing intently and
uttered. )6ero
Feng! you should really wait for a few ore days #efore
leaving so that at least tonight ( can prepare a few ore
dishes5+ 6er head was in whirl and she could not
continue*
,he rose up and walked over to =angong -ing. )-ing5
er5+
Feng 2antian laughed heartily. )0eally! life is like a
drea! the cycle of life and death! of gathering and
parting. 3veryone here is an einence people. .hy not
ake it straightforward5pui5+ .hen he said <-ui/!
everyone collapsed on the ground.
=angong -ing felt sleepy and his eyes #egan to close.
6e could only see his other/s sorrowful eyes looking at
hi like the full oon. ,lowly! he collapsed into the
darkness*
Divine Creator Teple! was it a ysterious place that
the sart people had used to trick the stupid1
Or did the Divine Creator Teple never e"ist in the &rst
place1
Or did the Divine Creator Teple only e"ist #etween the
#oundary of life and death1
=angong -ing had reached an island' he did not know
how he got here in the &rst place. (n this plain land!
there were pearls and gold scattered all over uch like
soe one was stepping onto the soil. 3ven the leaves
were like 4ades.
>MS (n the far distant! was iposing palace that was
pure white. (ts towers were golden and phoeni"es $ew
in the skies a#ove.
Then he spotted his parents aong the crowd in the
distant and with great delight he ran toward the. But
suddenly he found out his legs accupoints had #een hit
and he could ove. (n that instant! the entire precious
stones and riches had #ecoe gar#age. And his
parents! 2ei %in"ue! %e 2anEing! .ang ,usu! Long Fei
was surrounded #y tens of venoous snakes. And the
eyes of the venoous snakes looked like Guo %u"ia
eyes when she siled5 6e struggled with all his
strength and with a great shout! he sprang forward5 6e
opened his eyes now and in front of hi was a lap and
he was on a #ed.
6e had #roke into a cold sweat and was relief that all
had #een 4ust a #ad drea.
6e felt his chest tore apart #y his eotions and his
tears #egan to $ow. Did it ean now that his life did not
#elong to hi1 .as his life going to end 4ust like that1
But he had not repaid his parents yet for their
up#ringing and there was still so any things waiting
for hi to do.
After awhile! he swiped away his tears and rose up!
uttering. )( need to go ck! ( need to go #ack5+
uddenly there was a laugh outside the door as Feng
2antian entered. )%ou
angong -ing replied &rly. )(ndeed*+
Feng 2antian ceased his laughter and sighed. )Good!
good. (t is good to have soe aspirations*+ 6e
appeared to #e drunk.
=angong -ing had any things to ask of hi #ut when
he saw his solen looks! he did not have the will to ask
anyore.
Feng 2antian said. )Follow e*+
The two of the went to the cargo hold of the ship.
=angong -ing cast his eyes around and saw that
seawater was rushing into the ship. There were any
cages in the cargo hold! ainly the wild #easts that
Feng 2antian had #rought #ack.
A thin solen an was at the #ack of the cargo and a
an in greasy clothing was siling idiocy was standing
#esides hi.
.hen =angong -ing saw such a an! he #egan to
loathe hi. Although there were any poor &sheren!
#ut at least they had a clean clothing. But this an was
wearing greasy clothing! his look was repulsive! rustic
and his laugh un#eara#le to his ears. Therefore he could
not resist and asked. ).ho is this an1+ Feng 2antian
said. )The cook.+
=angong -ing was stunned. To think that fro now on!
he had to eat what this an had to cook. 6e could not
help feeling nauseous. 6e asked looking ve"ed.
>M> ).hy did you &nd such a person1+ Feng 2antian
laughed and said. )(t is not easy for e to &nd these
crewen.
.hy will want to follow a stranger to the open seas1+
angong -ing asked. )Then how did ,enior &nd the1 +
Feng 2anEing waved his hand and the parrot $ew in. 6e
said. )Ask :i Ge to coe in. That parrot #egan to shriek.
):i Ge! :i Ge5+ And it $ew in a circle around the ship.
,oon! a dark an #egan to descend onto the cargo hold
of the ship.
=angong -ing was startled. This :i Ge looked funny. 6e
looked like a hup#ack #ut was tall and surprising
ni#ly.
:i Ge lowered his head and said. )2aster what5what
orders do you have for e1+ 6e stu#les in his speech
and seeed not a#le to talk well.
Feng 2antian laughed and said. )6e and ( have
changed into this #ig ship therefore we need a lot of
crewen. 2oreover we have so any things to
transport.+ angong -ing asked. )6ow any crewen1+
Feng 2antian said. )Around eleven! twelve. Do you want
to have a look at the1+ angong -ing said repetitiously.
)=o need*+ After h e had seen this :i Ge that looked
ore like a #east and that greasy an! he already felt
nauseous. 6e even thought that all these &erce tigers
and wolves were ore soothing to his eyes.
=angong -ing wished that he returned to Hiangnan. The
crewen of this ship ost of the looked horri#le and
they would look at hi with weird stares like
#easts that were hunting for their prey. (t was totally
diCerent fro the noral &sheren that =angong -ing
had known. 6e was always on guard against the #ut
Feng 2antian did not see to ind. And was constantly
forcing hi to drink with hi.
.henever =angong -ing saw that convulsing an
serving hi food! he would feel very un#eara#le and he
would drink soe strong wines or else he would &nd
hiself una#le to eat.
That convulsion an was really very convulsing. 6e did
not even wash his face even once. Luckily! water was
soething very precious a#oard the ship and his
cooking was indeed very good. Although everyone
disdained hi #ut everyone endured hi. 6e would
occasionally #roke out into an idiocy laugh and did not
see to place anything in his heart. .hen he saw
=angong -ing! he would laugh and =angong -ing would
try to avert his glance fro hi.
After any days! there was still no sight of any land.
=angong -ing could not resist asking. )Are we near1+
Feng 2antian coldly replied. ).hen we reach! you will
know*+ >MB The further the ship sailed' Feng 2antian
would #ecoe ore and ore solen. 6e even started
to drink ore and ore wine.
One day! when =angong -ing had too uch of a drink
and when he thought of his faily! he felt #ored and
went to the deck. 6e looked at the vast e"panses of the
ocean and could not tell which was the ocean! which
was the sky. ,uddenly he heard an idiocy laugh
approaching.
,ince =angong -ing did not wish to eet this an! he
thought of leaving straight away. But when he saw two
crewen holding that convulsing an to the cargo! he
could not resist following the as he thought the
suspicious. One of the crewen was called Hin ,ong and
the other was called Ahao
Ahendong. These two en had soe authority over the
rest of the crewen therefore =angong -ing knew
the.
=angong -ing suddenly heard the talking using the
speech of the unorthodo" pugilists and he #ecae even
ore suspicious.
They looked around to check if there was anyone. That
Hin ,ong swiftness oveent skill looked very good and
had years of training. 6e alost discovered angong
-ing as he ran past his hiding place when h e said.
)There is no oveent. Only the crewan that is on
duty at the front of the ship is active. The rest have
slept*+ Ahao Ahendong #egan to push that convulsing
cook down a pile of goods.
.hen he fell! he could no longer laugh or sile.
Ahao Ahendong took out a knife and $ashed it in front
of the cook and siled wickedly. )Do you want to live1+
The convulsing cook tried to speak #ut it was #roken.
)=aturally5=aturally
( want to live*+
Ahao Ahendong said. )(f you want to live! you ust
listen to us. To tell you honestly! we are vicious killers
that killed without even #ating our eyes. Anyone that
rake out a living in the seas! will know that ( a Boss
Ahao of the ,ea Leopard Gang*+ That convulsing cook
was startled and carried a #itter face as he said.
)Big5Big #oss what orders do you5do you have for
your servant.+ Because he was scared! even his speech
#ecae #lur.
Ahao Ahendong laughed coldly and said. )( dou#t you
dare to diso#ey e*+
6e took out a paper pouch and added. )Toorrow ake
a chicken soup and spill half inside the soup! the half
will #e inside the rice*+ That convulsing an #egan to
tre#le. )Chicken soup do not need to put pper*+ hao
Ahendong laughed and scolded hi. )(diot! this is not
pepper. Tell you
t will surely die. Hust ree#er >MF forget your share.
But if you leak this out! ( will cut you to pieces and feed
you to the &shes in the ocean! do you understand1+
he convulsing an #egan to nod any ties.
in ,ong softly laughed. )( think that this loot is ore
than enough for us.
hat cripple and the freak as well as that young a n
with the handsoe face are
hao Ahendong coldly hued and said. )Do you think
that .ang Ahi! ,un hao and that Li Laosao are good
people1 ( think th at the three of the had no
ost likely to #e together. These unorthodo" friends5(f
they are not on our side! we 4ust &nish the toorrow
as
uddenly soe one $ashed #y and coldly said. )Boss
Ahao! how vicious can
hao Ahendong e"pression changed and he rose up! #r
andishing his knife.
e said in a low voice. ).ho is it1+ t was Li Laosao who
appeared. 6e said. ),neaky dog! hand over the ison.+
he convulsing an who had #een sandwiched in #etwe
en the looked
i Laosao said. )Don/t #e too rash to &ght &rst. %ou ust
know that ( have
son. Don/t underestiate that
ou can settle hi1 .hat if were to he discovered it1 %ou
will only #e alerting hi and disrupt our plans. Throw
the poison into the sea! ( have a
tter idea*+
hao Ahendong halted his steps #ut he looked on wit h
hatred in his eyes.
he ,ea Leopard to listen to
i Laosao coldly replied. )Do you really don/t reco gni;e
e1 ( a5+ uddenly he was #esides whispering in Ahao
Ahendong ear.
hao Ahendong had a #ig change in his e"pression! h is
#ody was even 4olted
a tre#ling voice. ).hy #rings you5you5+
i Laosao said. )Don/t say too uch. Go #ack to the ship
deck and have a
,ince your ,ea Leopard Gang
t your share.+
hao Ahendong replied. )%es5yes5+ And he pulled Hin
,ong away. hat convulsing an was still at the #ack
when <Li Laosao/ suddenly
low. Do you think ( did not see >MG
angong -ing was pu;;led. )(s that convulsing an s
oeone iportant too1+ But that convulsing an was
looking afraid all the while and when Li
Laosao had alost clapped the top of his head! he
suddenly halted his attack and
a 4ust testing you. Go now*+
That convulsing an #egan to leave #ut his glances
were looking at
angong -ing/s hiding place.
=angong -ing was startled only to hear a rat running
past. 6e had thought that the convulsing an had
discovered his hiding place #ut it was only a rat that the
convulsing an had saw. =angong -ing felt like
laughing.
.hen there were no one around! he Euietly opened the
door of the cargo hold and went through it5But his
eyes caught the pair of #right eerie eyes looking at hi.
(t was hiding #ehind the cargo hold door and was
waiting for hi to enter.
=angong -ing guarded his #ody and chest with his
hands only to discover that it was the freak :i Ge.
:i Ge siled at hi with his white teeth and walked
away without a sound. angong -ing was startled and
though it was strange . )Did he also heard all the
conversations1 Then why did he not ake a sound*+
And he walked to look for Feng 2antian who was still
drinking.
6e did not turn his head and asked. )%ou are still
awake1 Do you want to have soe drinks1+ angong
-ing said solenly. )( afraid that ,enior w ould #e
una#le to en4oy anyore drinks in the future! even if
you wanted to do so*+ Feng 2antian laughed and said.
)(s there any wine that ( a una#le to drink1 Coe tell
e! ( want to know*+ angong -ing said. ),enior! do you
know that all th e crewen in this ship are all pirates1+
6e proceeded to tell hi what he had heard.
But Feng 2antian reained indiCerent.
angong -ing asked. )Although ,enior you look down on
the #ut at least in regards to their ploys! you should
have soe preparations or reactions5+ Feng 2antian
laughed. )Do you think ( do not know* 3ver since all of
the step into this ship! ( have already known that none
of the are a good an. Only that idiotic an is not
with the that therefore ( want hi to #e the cook. But
( still have to take soe precautions #y placing an
antidote that can cure a hundred isons in those 4ars of
wine. That is why ( want y ou to drink soe everyday to
th e! haha! then it is tie for the to die. .hen you
see e drinking everyday! do you really think ( a
drunk1+
eng 2antian laughed. )(t 4ust that ( a old with
e"perience and have seen
R
ir tricks and ploys are lauda#le #ut5( wonder who that
Li Laosao is. 6e looks like a threat5+
angong -ing said. )( a sure he is soeone iporta nt
#ut in front of ,enior! ( dou#t he can have the chance to
e"hi#it his craftiness*+ 6e was now very ipressed with
Feng 2antian and was not purposing praising hi.
Feng 2antian laughed. )=o atter what his #ackground
is! he wants that
Ahao fellow not to put poison in the wine and food! he is
indeed very clever. =o atter how intricate they i"
the drugs and poison! if ( cannot tell! then it a waste of
y seventy to eighty years of y life*+ angong -ing
asked. ),enior! you are not thinking o f e"posing their
ploy1+ Feng 2antian said. )3very day ( will shout once!
it is to frighten the and
ted their ploys uch earlier. (f ( e"pose the ploys too
early! who will do the anual work on this ship1+ 6e
! they 4ust have to adit their isfortunes.+ angong
-ing was 4olted and he had a thought. ,o he asked.
),enior! that couplet that you wrote! is it for the1+
Feng 2anEing laughed and said. )(ndeed. ( already
know that there #e people who will #e willing to coe
to e. Therefore ( did not even need to search5+ 6e
laughed ost heartily.
=angong sighed and thought that although he deeed
this old an with respected #ut he was also a
frightening old an.
Feng 2anEing said. )( have only a regret! do you know
what it is1+
angong -ing shook his head and said. )( do not kno w.+
Feng 2antian sighed heavily and rested his ar loudly
on the ta#le. )2y only regret is that no atter how
uch wine ( can drink! ( will never #e drunk and ( will
reain clear headed. (t is really sorrowful.+ 6e
continued. )As the saying goes! if a person is drunk! it
can cure a thousand sorrows. (n this world! nine out of
ten people drink to forget their sorrow5For soeone
like e! who can never #e drunk! it is really the ost
unfortunate of the ost unfortunate. This is y regret.+
=angong -ing had never heard of such a theory #efore
therefore he laughed.
)Although it ay #e the case #ut Old ,enior you have
#een a hero all your life and your fae is known
throughout the fraternity. At your old age! you can even
residue at the heavenly land of the Divine Creator
Teple. (t is really a dou#le
ine to forget sorrow1+
Feng 2antian was stunned for awhile and then he
uttered. )Divine Creator
Teple! Divine Creator Teple5+ ,uddenly he laughed
#itterly and sighed. )( have the wines as y copanion.
As for you! go and have a sound sleep*+ >ML Before he
went to sleep! =angong -ing was still feeling strange
why did
Feng 2antian wanted to drown hiself silly drunk to
forget his sorrow1
The ne"t day! when he went to the #ow of the ship! he
saw Ahao Ahendong!
Hin ,ong and that Li Laosao doing their usual tasks.
=aturally! he pretended to #e in the dark a#out their
ploys #ut he could not help feeling sad a#out their
fates.
Li Laosao was &shing at the side of the ship with a
&shing rod.
The sun was a#out to set when Feng 2antian walked to
the deck of the ship and looked at hi &shing intently.
angong -ing laughed. )Fishing in this vast ocean! is it
possi#le for any &sh to get hook1+ Feng 2antian said.
)As long as there is a hook in the ocean! sooner or later
there #e a &sh*+ Before he had &nished! Li Laosao
&shing line was 4erking. And he &shed out a red colored
#rass.
Feng 2antian sighed. )This type of &sh is the ost
delicious of all the &shes and is called the <0ed Fish/.
And it is also e"cellent to eat while drinking too. But a
pity we do not have a cook such as your other here.+
.hen he unwitting entioned 2istress =angong!
=angong -ing looked downcast #ut iediately he
siled. )2y cooking is not #ad either.+ Feng 2antian
asked in delight. )0eally1+ angong -ing laughed.
)=aturally it is true*+ Becau se he wanted to help the
old an to lessen his sorrows! he took the &sh down to
the kitchen to cook. =angong -ing was really highly
endowed. =ot only did he know the arts! he 4ust needed
to pick and learn! and he would #ecoe an e"pert in
the. The sae went for cooking which reEuired
knowledge of &re! ingredients! slicing. (f any one of
the were oCside! then the taste would vary greatly.
eng 2antian looked on happily when he was preparin g
the dish. 3ven the nvulsing an was siling idiocy at
the side.
=ow the dish was alost ready. The color! fragrant and
the aroa were all there.
Feng 2antian could no longer wait and even #efore the
dish of &sh could #e carried to the dining roo! he had
&nished half of the &sh.
Feng 2antian laughed and said. )%ou should try your
cooking too*/
=angong -ing picked the &sh tail and slowly sapled it.
.hen he saw the happy siles on the old an/s face!
he was happy too.
Feng 2antian turned #ack his head to see that freak :i
Ge looking at the &sh too so he said. )%ou want to eat
too1 Take the &sh head*+ >MM And that :i Ge really took
the &sh head and swallowed it whole including the
#ones. =angong -ing was shocked for words for he
really looked like a #east that was swallowing his food.
Feng 2antian laughed. )Good! good. A wonderful
other will surely have a wonderful son. ( didn/t e"pect
that you could really cook so well5+ ,uddenly his
laughter was no ore! like a knife that suddenly took
away his laughter.
6is face was green and he suddenly yelled. )=o good*+
And he suddenly plunged at =angong -ing with his
claws e"tending to hi.
=angong -ing was stunned #ut Feng 2antian snatched
away the un&nished &sh tail in =angong -ing/s hands
and shouted. )Good grief* ( actually fell into their trick*
The &sh has #een poisoned. 6urry and kill all those evil
heretics*+ Li Laosao eerily laughed.
:i Ge howled and then charged &ercely at one of the
en fro the ,ea
Leopard Gang. Because that an had already #een
frightened #y his howl! he did not know how to react'
therefore :i Ge crushed hi and killed hi instantly on
the spot.
:i Ge proceeded to gra# another an who was also too
frightened to ove #ut suddenly :i Ge collapsed on the
$oor with #lood foaing fro his outh. =angong -ing
killed one an with a pal techniEue on the spot #ut
when he
e"changed #lows with Hin ,ong! he felt di;;ying spells in
his head and he could not focus. 6e secretly thought.
)Forget it*+ 6e did not wish to fall into their hands and
therefore he wanted to coit suicide #y 4uping into
the ocean*
But Ahao Ahendong suddenly gra##ed his #elt and
laughed. )%ou want to die coforta#ly1 ,top dreaing.+
6e found hiself #eing pulled #ack and thereafter he
lost his consciousness*
Feng 2antian was attacking Li Laosao. Li Laosao after
seeing hi still so spirited was startled #y his artial
display therefore he did not dare to e"change #lows
with hi and only evade and taunting hi. )Old freak!
why don/t you collapse*+ Although he was fast #ut Feng
2antian was even faster till the point of un#elieva#le.
Feng 2antian caught Li Laosao #y his clothing in dou#le
Euick tie and Li Laosao tried to #reak free #y using all
his strength. 6is clothing was tore and he 4uped into
the ocean as he #roke free of Feng 2antian.
Feng 2antian went to the ne"t an and struck hi
dead. 6e wanted to kill all the crewen #ut this drug
was a special drug and the poison inside hi was deep
and now he started to see shadows $ying all over. After
a few staggering oves! he knew that he could no
longer hold his ground. 6e was a hero of his ties #ut
now he found hiself fallen to a few petty en. 6e
unwitting sighed. )( hate yself*+ And he &nally
collapsed.
BTT 3veryone was too scared or too shocked to react.
They were only too glad that Feng 2antian had &nally
collapsed.
3ven the convulsing an was at the deck to take a look
after hearing all those cries.
At this oent of tie! =angong -ing! Feng 2antian! :i
Ge had all fainted on the ground! leaving the parrot
hovering around shrieking. )(t is a 4oke5it is a 4oke5+ Li
Laosao had cli#ed #ack to the ship. 6e was wet all
over. 6e looked around and e"claied. )(t is still looking
good. Only four had died*+ 6e waved his hands and
said. )Throw the dead to the sea and wash the $oor.
Toorrow orning
( want to sacri&ce these three inhuane people.+
6e then proceeded to hit the accupoints of =angong
-ing! Feng 2antian and
:i Ge. And as an e"tra precaution! he tied the tightly
with ropes.
Ahao Ahendong and everyone were greatly ipressed
with Li Laosao.
Li Laosao had secretly poisoned the &shing #ait with
drugs. .hen that &sh had swallowed the #ait! naturally
the &sh was poisoned as well. Because Feng 2antian
had saw with his own eyes that the &sh was caught in
the open sea! and that it was =angong -ing that cooked
it personally! he #ecae careless. 2oreover that Li
Laosao was the sae person that urged everyone not
to use poison.
Therefore this hero of the ties was now lying on the
deck $oor.
Once it was dawn! seawater was drowsed on the three
of the instantly awakened the.
=angong -ing thought that the sun was piercing to his
eyes and then a piecing laughter was heard in his ears
and therefore he was awakened. (t was Li Laosao that
was laughing. 6e coldly laughed. )(t 4ust one of y
thirty7si" ruses! to think that ( have 4ust e"hi#ited 4ust
one ruse and you have fallen into it. (t is really so
disappointing.+ Although the way he said it! it eant he
was disappointed #ut in fact he was very proud of it.
=angong -ing cast his eyes around hi and saw that
Feng 2antian and :i
Ge had #een 4ailed in a cage. 3"cept for their eyes! they
were not a#le to ove at all.
Li Laosao had a whip in his hand and he pointed it at
Feng 2antian. )Feng
2antian! what do you have to said1 ( heard that your
artial a#ility has no eEual in this world #ut today you
are ine to slaughter.+
Although Feng 2anEing had awakened #ut he did not
opened his eyes. 6e only coldly hued and slowly
said. )( have lived long enough. (f you want to slice or
cut! it is up to you.+ BTQ Li Laosao said. )( have waited
for this chance for several tens of years.
Finally you have fallen into y hand. (f ( have let you
die so coforta#ly! it will #e so undeserved to you.+
,uddenly he #ecae very sharp when he said the last
eng 2antian opened his eyes and he turned ashen.
)%ou5you. (t is
i Laosao laughed. )Good! good. %ou have &nally di
scovered it1 But what a
nd he started to whip Feng 2antian.
=angong -ing heard a tiger howl #ehind hi and he
turned #ack to take a look O 6e was caged in with a
tiger. That tiger was a#out to pound on hi when it
received a lashing fro Li Laosao whip and instantly
#ecae docile.
Fro Li Laosao anneris and his a#ility to control
tiger! =angong -ing had a sudden 4olted in his ind and
he suddenly ree#ered a person. 6e grasped.
)Lady -roudness*+ <Li Laosao/ laughed. )Good! good.
3ven you have recogni;ed e.+ <6e/ turned around and
when <he/ turned #ack again! the <Li Laosao/ was no
ore and she had now #ecoe Lady -roudness*
angong -ing sighed and thought to hiself. )=o won
der her face is always so solen and even nicked #y
others as dead face. =o wonder she can put poison in
the &sh #ait and she has the a#ility to tae tiger. ,he is
actually Lady -roudness. Today ( have fallen into her
hands5alas*+ 6e closed his eyes and was silence for he
knew that in front of Lady -roudness! talking was in
vain. 6e only
hoped for a Euick death.
Lady -roudness walked to Feng 2antian and ru##ed his
face. ,he softy laughed. )Old an Feng! ( have thought
of you for so any years. .hat do you think that ( will
plan to do with you1 Can you guess1+ ,he took out a
very sall silk pouch and added. )Do you know what is
inside y silk pouch1+ Feng 2antian closed his eyes
and refused to say a word.
Lady -roudness shifted her eyes and giggled. )(nside
this pouch is the ost powerful aphrodisiac in the
world. Hust one sniC and you will #e iediate on heat.
Do you want to take a sniC*+ Feng 2antian turned even
ore ashen #ut still refused to open his eyes or talk.
Lady -roudness held the silk pouch and said. )Coe!
take a sniC to see if it is fragrant. After you have sniCed
it #ut #ecause you still can/t ove! that feeling ust #e
so coforta#le. ( proise you it will #e the ost
coforta#le thing that you will feel5+ 8,he talking in
reverses9 BTS =angong -ing felt a chill in his spine. This
sort of torture! he had never heard of #ut it was
de&nitely ore un#eara#le than any other types of
torture. 6e could not resist opening his eyes to take a
look.
ady -roudness had already placed the pouch nearer
and nearer to Feng antian nose. Although he had his
eyes and outh cl osed #ut he was now
as he could! he could not even ove an inch to turn his
nose away.
uddenly a tiger roar teporary distracted Lady -ro
udness as she turned to
with his eyes wide opened. (t
how did you suddenly
coe a woan*+ ady -roudness shifted her #eautiful
eyes and sudde nly laughed lovingly.
he convulsing an nodded and said. )Beaut5Beautifu
l*+ ady -roudness laughed. ),ince you can appreciate i f
( a #eautiful or not. ood. 6urry and ake soe
delicious dishes and ( wi ll let you look at e*+ hat
convulsing an opened his outh and idiocy lau ghed
for a few ties fore he cli#ed down the ship deck.
ady -roudness #rushed her hair aside and softly la
ughed. )Old an Feng!
he shifted her eyes and suddenly noticed that the an
#esides her was
ked. ).hat do you think you are doing1+
he an #egan to tre#le and his face was all red. 6e
opened his ars and
g of you. (5( cannot control
t seeed that 4ust now when Lady -roudness was dis
tracted #y the tiger
nd this an happened to sniC it.
=ow the drug had controlled hi and his entire #ody
was on the heat.
Lady -roudness did not e"pect that this an would dare
to hug her so in a oentarily distraction! the an had
hugged her. ,he could feel his war hug and she
suddenly felt naughty too. ,he was typically a wanton
woan. (nstead of feeling angry! she giggled. And the
an had knocked her onto the ground. Ahao Ahendong
$ashed a dagger and sta##ed the an at the #ack.
)6ow
dare you #e so rude to our Lady*+
The an gave a howl and he was dead. Lady -roudness
rose up with rosy cheeks and Euestioned. ).ho ask you
to kill hi1+ Ahao Ahendong was stunned while Lady
-roudness softly laughed. )Oh! ( know it. %ou ust #e
4ealous*+ ,uddenly she struck hi down with two #lows.
BT>
Lady -roudness ceased her laughter and looked at
everyone on the deck. ,he
said. )As long as all of you listen to e faithfully! ( will
not ake it a loss for all of you. But no one ust #e
allowed to #e 4ealous! understand1+ ,he walked to Ahao
Ahendong and e"tended her hands.
Ahao Ahendong had now turned ashen and did not dare
to avoid it.
But she only ru##ed his face for a few ties and
suddenly laughed. )Throw that corpse into the sea and
go and steer the wheel! do you understand1+ Ahao
Ahendong was instantly on his feet and did what he was
told*
=angong -ing had seen everything. 6e was sighing
deeply in his heart. To fall in the hands of such a
woan! was really worse than dead.
The convulsing an was #ack with si" dishes and all of
the were fragrant and looked delicious.
Lady -roudness said. )Today eal will #e on the deck. (
want to eat and at the sae tie! watch Old an Feng
as he perfors.+ 3veryone started to get soe ta#les
and chairs while Lady -roudness toasted a cup of wine
in front of Feng 2antian and said. )(s it fragrant1+ The
freak :i Ge $ashed its teeth and it seeed fro his
&ery eyes! he was very angry.
Lady -roudness shook her silk pouch and laughed.
)Don/t #e afraid. ( have now changed y ind. First (
want all of you to e"perience hunger and thirst fore ( let
you feel what it is to #e on the heat. + Other than Lady
-roudness! there were seven other en that were left.
They spread the ta#les and #egan to feast. Although
these en were cowed #y Lady -roudness #ut they
could not help #eing captivated #y her eyes that looked
so wanton.
Lady -roudness was very happy today for she had
anaged to score a victory against her neesis. ,he
toasted and laughed at the sae tie. )Feng 2antian!
Feng 2antian! ever since you #urnt down .anshou
2anor and caused e to #ecoe hoeless! you ust
#e feeling very proud. Two onths ago at the =angong
2anor! 4ust #ase on your few words! you alost cause
e to lose y life. %ou ust #e feeling very #aleful.
Today where is all your air1 (t see like (! Lady
-roudness! is ore likely to #e proud than
disappointed*+ That convulsing an was cli#ing up
and down #reathlessly constantly fetching 4ars of wine
for everyone. 6is pair of eyes was constantly staring at
Lady -roudness.
=angong -ing did not know whether to laugh or cry at
this situation.
,uddenly Lady -roudness had walked toward hi and
lovingly laughed. )Little
=angong -ing clenched his teeth refusing to say
anything.
BTB Lady -roudness laughed and said. ).hat a waste to
die so young. (f you are willing to listen to #ig sister!
ay#e5+ ,uddenly soe of the wines and dishes were
overturned and si" en fell to the $oor in a drunken
state.
Lady -roudness shifted her eyes and laughed. ),o
useless. Hust a few cups of
wine and was drunk already5+
Before she &nished! her e"pressions changed and she
said. )Oh dear*+ And she walked over to the convulsing
an and gra##ed hi #y his wrists.
The convulsing an asked. ).hat5what is the
atter1+
Lady -roudness sternly e"claied. ).hat audacity
servant! you dare to ison the wine. 6urry and take the
antidote out or else5+ ,uddenly the convulsing an
laughed. )%ou have &nally discovered it1 But what a
pity! it is too late*+ That was what Lady -roudness had
said earlier. =ow she had heard her own words #eing
repeated! she turned even ore ashen.
=angong -ing and Feng 2antian received a 4olt to their
spirits.
The convulsing an laughed. )(t is the sae poison that
you have given e.
=ow that ( have served you with your poison! it see
the ost righteous thing to do*+ (n the idst of his
laughter! Lady -roudness had collapsed onto the
ground.
That convulsing an giggled. )Lady -roudness! your
oent of proudness see a little too short7lived.+ And
he was #ack to #eing his idiotic self. angong secretly
sighed and thought to hiself. )Lo oks can really #e
deceiving 4ust like the ocean can never #e easured.
.ho will e"pect such a rustic an to have such an
intellect1 But other than an idiot! who can fool the
sart and ever caution Lady -roudness1
.hy are all the sart people get tricked #y fools1 (f a
fool wants to trick soeone! why is it always so easy1
2ay#e it is #ecause when
sart people are in the presence of other sart people!
they will #e e"tra caution while when people see a fool!
they will not guard against hi.+ =angong -ing thought
that it was reasona#le to assue like this.
The convulsing an #egan to help =angong -ing! Feng
2antian and :i Ge untied their ropes. But their
accupoints were not cleared.
Feng 2antian said. )%our #enevolent kindness is #eyond
words. ( hope that you can help us with our accupoints
too.+ 6e was very respectfully to the convulsing an.
But the convulsing an laughed idiocy. ).hat
accupoints1+
Feng 2antian sighed deeply and said. )(f you do not
wish to reveal your true artial a#ilities! ( don/t wish to
force you*+ angong -ing thought. )This an has a
righteous hea rt and accidentally fooled Lady
-roudness. 6e is after all a rustic fellow so why did Feng
2antian BTF thought that he would #e an e"pert1+ Feng
2antian descri#ed the way to clear the accupoint
channels in great detail to the convulsing an. But that
convulsing an took a great deal of tie and he was
#reathless fro trying.
=angong -ing felt a sour sell coing fro the an. (t
was really so un#eara#le. 2oreover that an/s hands
were greasy. Although he had not seen any dirty
people #efore #ut this an could #e considered the
dirtiest he had ever seen. Once his accupoints were
cleared! he found hiself pushing the convulsing
he convulsing an fu#led a few steps #ackward #ef
ore falling to the ck $oor.
eng 2antian was solen and said. )Do you &nd hi
dirty1 (f it is not for
eal of the &shes.+
he convulsing an tried to laugh. )%our hu#le has
always #een dirty. (t
=angong -ing had accidentally pushed with his hands
and now he was
feeling very ashaed of hiself. After he had cleared
Feng 2antian accupoints! he went to carry the
convulsing an up.
The convulsing an was startled and grasped. )Don/t
need! don/t need. (t will only dirty young aster/s
hands.+ =angong -ing felt even ore upset and
ashaed.
Feng 2antian ignored hi and shouted. )(! Feng
2antian has never kneel fore anyone in y life #efore
#ut today5+ 6e sudd enly kneel down and #owed at
the convulsing an.
That convulsing an was startled and kneels down to
#ow too.
Feng 2antian said. )( #ow not #ecause you had saved
y life #ut #ecause you had saved e fro a great
huiliation #efore ( could die*+ The convulsion an
could &nd no words to reply.
(n =angong -ing/s entire life! he had never felt so
ashaed #efore. Although he had never done anything
that was against his own conscious #ut now he was
feeling very painful in his heart.
That convulsion an said. )=o need.+
The freak :i Ge had hauled a an #y his legs and was
oving to the side of the ship.
angong -ing asked. ).hat are you trying to do1+ :i Ge
replied. )Throw hi down the seas to feed the &shes.+
angong -ing said. ).hy #other even though they are
5+ Feng 2antian coldly said! )%ou treat your eneies
with #enevolence #ut regarding your savior5heng!
heng.+ 6e coldly hued twice #efore he turned to BTG
look in the other direction.
That convulsing an eyed =angong -ing #efore
stu#ling to say. )(f we kill the! ( &nd it hard to #ear
too. .hy not put the into a life#oat and let the drift
in the open seas. .hen they are awakened! whether
they can live or die! let luck terine it. (t is #etter than
4ust killing the.+ eng 2antian sighed. ),ince you have
such a intention! it is naturally good.+ lthough he
wanted to #ring the #ack to the island #ut he did not
ention it.
herefore the three of the lowered a #oat and put
the on it O ,even en and a
eng 2antian did not want the convulsing an to go to
the kitchen.
lthough he grew ore and ore solen! his spirit w as
also ore and ore wncast #ut he grew ore and ore
respectfully to the convulsing an. =angong -ing had
thought it over! and found out that this convulsing an
had indeed any suspicious points. ,o he asked. )(
wonder what is your nae if it is convenient to ask.+
The convulsing an laughed. )6ow can y nae face
anyone. But ( have heard of young aster/s nae
#efore. Because ( happen to know one of your friends.+
angong -ing was delighted and e"claied. )0eally1+
The convulsing an looked at the open seas and rolled
his eyes and slowly said. )=ot 4ust a friend! that person
is also a very close friend of yours.+ angong -ing
happily asked. )Do you know y Big Bro ther Long Fei1+
The convulsing an said. )=o*+ angong -ing said.
)Then surely it has to #e Brothe r ,hi Chen*+
The convulsing an answered. )=ot hi too*+
angong -ing asked. ).hat a#out Chief 3scort ,ia1 5
Third Dncle Lu5+ ,ince =angong -ing was eager to
know his #ackground! so he #egan to nae all his
friends and associates.
But the convulsing an shook his head several ties.
=angong -ing suddenly had a 4olt in his head. )Can it a
woan1+ ,o he #egan to nae Guo %u"ia! .ang ,usu
and even %e 2anEing.
But the convulsing an kept shaking his head and his
glances seeed to look afar.
angong -ing secretly thought. )2y ,ister in law is so
wanton! good with words and easy to #efriend others!
.ang ,usu is the ost gentle and would never ake
things diNcult for others! %e 2anEing although she is
haughty #ut she is e"alted and possesses the spirit of a
heroine. Although they are all woen #ut none of the
look like they will even #efriend such a an.+ 6e sighed
and thought again. )Other than these people! only 2ei
%in"ue is BTR
closest to e. But she is always surrounding herself in
her cold deeanor and love cleanliness the ost. One
has to iagine she had to stuC herself in that coNn for
ten years. (f it were others! they would look very
haggard. But when she appeared
fro the coNn! her ro#es and dress were as clean as
snow. ,he is the world/s ost cleanliness person. 3ven
if this an is an e"traordinary person! she will never
#other to even talk to hi even once. But if this an is
4ust an ordinary person! how can ( ention her nae in
front of hi1+ The nae of <2ei %in"ue/ was the ost
precious thing in =angong -ing/s heart #ut he also
#uried it in the deepest and ost secrecy place in his
heart. After thinking for soe tie! he said. )( couldn/t
guess it.+ The convulsing an was looking idiocy in the
distant and was silence for a long while #efore he said.
)Other than all these people! young aster you did not
have any other friend1+ angong -ing sighed and replied.
)Don/t5have5+ The convulsing an was once again
looking idiocy for a long awhile #efore he suddenly
laughed. )( know it. That person is only trying to
ipersonate as your friend.+ 6e rose up with his head
lowered and walked to the side to the ship to adire
the ocean waves.
Feng 2antian who was standing at the #ow turned his
head and looked at
=angong -ing! seeingly wishing to say soething to
hi when suddenly the convulsing an grasped in
shock. )Oh dear*+ Feng 2antian was surprised. ).hat is
the atter1+
That convulsing an pointed at the #ow of the ship and
Feng 2antian #end over to look. (nstantly his
e"pressions changed. Because the distant of the #ow
and the seas was only three feet*
angong -ing was startled. )(s this ship sinking1+ Feng
2antian did not reply and rushed to the cargo hold on
one leg. Lady
-roudness had long thrown his iron staC that he had
used to support hiself into the sea. But his
oveents were #y no eans restricted. There were
tiny holes in the #otto of the ship/s hold.
=angong -ing had followed too and was startled to see
the seawater as high as his waist*
Feng 2antian shouted. )0etreat*+
The convulsing an asked when he saw the returning.
)6ow is it1+
Feng 2antian said very solenly. )There are cracks
#elow the deck and the seawater has already crept in.
(n another one hour or ore! this ship will totally sink
into the sea.+ The convulsing an thought for a while
#efore stoping his leg. )=o
wonder that Lady -roudness will go down the deck once
everyday. ,he had BTL already ade a hole in the lower
deck. 3very day she will go down to end the hole. (f
her vicious tricks succeed! then she would end the
hole! if not at least she could cause everyone to die
with her.+ angong -ing hatefully said. ).hat a vicious
woan. =o wonder she always fond of saying she has
thirty7si" poison tricks. Do we have any other
alternatives now1+ Feng 2antian coldly said. )3"cept to
a#andon ship! what other ethods do we have1+ The
convulsing an sighed. )(f ( did not suggest that we
give the life#oat to the! hai;5(5(5+ Feng 2antian
laughed. ).e owed our lives to you. .hat is there to
sigh a#out1 3veryone have to die soeday. Death is not
soething to #e feared. Although ( don/t feel glad that (
would have died in Lady -roudness/ hands. ( really
hates to see her proud look even when ( a in the
underworld.+ angong turned his #ody and said. )Let e
go check if there is anything5+ Feng 2antian said.
).hat there to check1 All the food and clean water
have already #een inundated #y the seawater. 3ven if
you and e can $oat on the sea
=angong -ing was stunned and did not ove.
The convulsing an suddenly #egan to sigh softly.
)3lder ,enior Feng! you really have the heroic to face
death.+ Feng 2antian laughed hilariously. )( have
already lived long ago therefore ( can face death heroic.
:i Ge! go down the cargo hold and &nd soe unopened
4ar of wines. Before ( die! ( want to have a good drink. At
least ( will not waste y last oents of life.+ That
freak :i Ge did not see to #e too uch #othered
a#out life and death.
6e went down the cargo hold and was #ack with two
4ars of wine. 6e e"claied.
)There is only two 4ar. The rest has #een sashed to
#its*+ Feng 2antian opened the 4ar and invited
everyone to drink with hi. And he started to drink
ost happily.
=angong -ing took a sip fro the wine and suddenly
sighed.
Feng 2antian asked. ).hy did you sigh for1 3ven if you
reach the Divine
Creator Teple! you will &nd it even ore un#eara#le
than death. =ow you have the opportunity to die! you
should feel very glad.+ =angong -ing did not notice the
eaning in his speech. 6e said in a clear voice. )Hunior
ay not #e capa#le #ut ( a de&nitely not soeone
who is afraid of death. (t 4ust that ( suddenly thought of
soeone therefore ( could not help #ut
roudness vicious tactics could
averted.+ M here was a glow in the convulsing an/s
eyes as he asked. ).ho is that rson1+ angong -ing
slowly shook his head and slowly repli ed. )2ei5+ That
convulsing an was 4olted and added. )2ei %in"ue.+
angong -ing e"pression changed as he asked. )%ou k
now her1+ The convulsing an did not reply #ut asked
in a tre#ling voice. )At this oent of tie! why did
you suddenly ree#er her1+ angong -ing sighed.
).hy did ( suddenly ree#er h er1 5Alas. .hen
did ( ever forget a#out her.+ 6e turned and saw that the
convulsing an was now tre#ling and his eyes were
watery.
angong -ing was pu;;led. )2ister why did5+ The
convulsing an said in a tre#ling voice. )After hearing
fro you! even if ( die! ( will5+ ,uddenly that :i Ge
#reathe deeply and shouted delightfully. )Land! land5+
Feng 2antian asked. ).hat is the atter1+
:i Ge said. )There is land ahead*+
The convulsing an asked. )6ow did you know that
there is land in front1+ Feng 2antian sighed. )Although
huans are the chief aong all the creatures #ut our
sell cannot #e copared to that of #easts. Did you
notice that those lions and wild #easts had cal down
soehow1 That is #ecause they have sell the land
fro the winds.+ The convulsing an said. )But he is5+
Feng 2antian siled. )%ou want to ask e how did he
sell that there is land in the distant1 This5not long
after you will know.+ And he closed his eyes and refused
to say anything ore.
:i Ge was carrying a pall and eptying the seawater in
the ca#in to the open sea. One foot ore and the deck
would totally su#erged into the seas. Although the
three of the had discovered a chance to live and
should #e happy #ut =angong -ing! Feng 2antian and
the convulsing an did not see the least happy.
=angong -ing was still pu;;ling over what the
convulsing an had said fore :i Ge interrupted hi. ,o
he asked. )After h earing fro e! even if you die! you
will what1+ The convulsing an was stunned for awhile
#efore replying. )3ven if ( die! ( will think that you are
lauda#le! pitiful and so wasted.+ =angong -ing grasped
and sighed. 6e was stunned for awhile #efore he asked.
).hy so wasted1+ The convulsing an rose up and
walked to the ship #ow. )3arlier when ( BQT had heard
all the naes of your friends! they are all faous
people with a good reputation in the Fraternity. 3ven %e
2anEing! .ang ,usu are all #eautiful and gentle
aidens. But 2ei %in"ue5heng! heng. ,he is heartless!
her reputation is so disdainful! and oreover her age is
so uch older than you are. =ow that you are dying!
you actually thought of her. (sn/t it lauda#le! pitiful and
so wasted1+ =angong -ing e"pression changed and he
sat on the deck. .ithout saying anyore words! he
#egan to gulp a few outhful of wine and suddenly he
stood up and walked to the side of the convulsing an.
)=o atter what you say #ut ( know that she is the
world ost ost aCectionate! ost ost gentleness!
ost ost agnanious girl. (n order to save
soeone! to protect soeone! she rather #e huiliated
and went through lots of diNculties! although her
reputation is not good! although her age is uch older
than e #ut as long as she could allow e to kneel
under her feet! ( will #e fully satis&ed.+ The convulsing
an was 4olted #ut did not turn #ack.
=angong -ing eyes were now watery and looking at the
convulsing an. 6e
slowly said. ),he is a person that love cleanliness the
ost #ut #ecause of e! she rather dirty herself and to
endure it! she is a very haughty person #ut #ecause of
e! she rather #e huiliated.
lthough she have a thousand aCections for e! ten
she did not even tell e and e. Once when ( a dying!
she se5#ecause5+ Before he had
here were tears on the face of the convulsing an as
well5 =angong -ing e"tended his hands to wipe her
tears and cried sorrowfully. )%in"ue! why did you still
want to hide fro e. Don/t you &nd that your
sacri&ces for e are not enough5are not enough5+
,he cried out! )-ing5+ And plunged into =angong
-ing/s e#race.
=angong -ing held her tightly and kissed her face. 6e
no longer found her to #e convulsing! no longer sell
her grease #ecause he now know that this ost
convulsing! ost dirty! ost un#eara#le an was the
ost real! ost fragrant! ost #eautiful 2ei %in"ue.
2ei %in"ue cuddled into =angong -ing e#race tightly
and cried out. )( will never leave you again. Fro now
on! ( will care for nothing in this world. 3ven if ( a old
and ugly! even if everyone scold e a wanton! a vicious
#itch! ( will still want to follow you even if ( have to die!
even if you dislike e or not.+ angong -ing was so##ing
now. )( dislike you! ( dis like you. .hy did you not tell
e earlier! why did you have to endure all these
diNculties1+ 2ei %in"ue cried. )Do you know how any
ties ( want to tear away y disgusting ask and to
tell you that ( have always #een #y your side! till the
ends BQQ of the earth and the edge of the ocean*+ Feng
2antian did not turned his head around #ut there were
now tears $owing fro his eyes even though he had
tried to close his eyes.
3ven though he had a heart that was like steel #ut he
could not help #eing oved #y this love that was
deeper than the deepest ocean.
,uddenly there was a stuped and the ship had hit
land. =angong -ing and
2ei %in"ue held hands together as they 4uped down to
the knee deep ocean and walked to the desolate island.
.hen Feng 2antian looked at this sweet couple! he
could not help feeling
sweet inside too as well. But he was also very grief and
sorrowful. .hy did heaven have to let such a heartfelt
love e"perienced trials and tri#ulations1 .hy couldn/t
an ordinary life #ring out this e"traordinary love as
well1
2ei %in"ue reoved her edicinal ask and revealed
her fragile face.
Although fragile #ut it was a refreshing and wonderful
#eauty. (n this desolate island! it was like a pure white
and #eautiful orchid that was so heavenly. Dnder a tall
coconut tree! =angong -ing and 2ei %in"ue was looking
tenderly and lovingly at one another.
Dnder another tall coconut tree! Feng 2antian was
drinking soe #itter wine.
2ei %in"ue was sitting and outhing a fruit as she softly
laughed. )(f we can forever #e here! ( really do not wish
to go #ack. But a pity! that ship can #e repaired. .hen
the ship is repaired! alas5+ 6er voice was like a drea!
her sound like usic5 angong -ing sighed. ).ho wants
to go #ack5+ ,uddenly 2ei %in"ue grasped. )Oh dear*+
And she sprang towards Feng
2antian.
angong -ing was 4olted. Two ties he heard this <O h
dear*/ it would ean
a life7threatening situation and he had narrowly
escaped it. =ow he had heard it for the third tie in two
days! naturally he was shocked and he too grasped.
).hat happens1+ And he sprang toward Feng 2antian
as well.
2ei %in"ue gripped :i Ge and asked panicky. ).here
did you &nd these two 4ar of wines1+ :i Ge was too
stunned to reply and only looked at her.
Feng 2antian said! )%ou can answer 2aiden 2ei as if it
is fro e.+
:i Ge said. )All the other 4ars of wine had #een sashed
#y the seawater.
Only these two 4ars of wine were on the other cup#oard
and placed high up.+ 6e took a lot of eCort to &nish
talking.
BQS 2ei %in"ue was stunned. ,he hatefully e"claied.
)Lady -roudness is indeed very vicious*+ Feng 2antian
was solen and he slowly said. )( already knew that
after a sniC. But ( wish that the two of you will share
your last oents in #liss! therefore ( did not say
anything.+ angong -ing asked. ).hat is the atter1
Does that ean that the two 4ar of wine have #een
spiked with poison1+ 2ei %in"ue nodded and said.
)(ndeed. Lady -roudness had already calculated when
the ship is sinking! Old ,enior Feng will surely look for
soe wines. ,he was afraid that the seas could not
drown us therefore she added poison into the two 4ars
of wine. Alas56ow did ( #ecoe so uddle headed and
did not think that her vicious ruses would coe in a
continuous setup.+ ,uddenly she asked aloud. )Old
,enior Feng! although Lady -roudness/ sleeping drugs
cannot #e cured #ut poisons and drugs are two diCerent
things*+ angong -ing was surprised and asked. ).hat
so diC erent a#out it1+ 2ei %in"ue e"plained. ),leeping
drugs are used to knock out a person/s senses and the
drugs ove in the direction of the #rain channels. (t is
fast reacting and even if you have the ost
e"traordinary internal strength! it is useless. But poison
is diCerent. Although it is ten ties deadly than e"ternal
in4uries #ut a rson with Old ,enior Feng internal
strength! nine out of ten! he could force out any
poisons fro his #ody. But Old ,enior Feng! why did you
not force it out1+ Feng 2antian closed his eyes and said.
).hat is the point of living alone on this island1 (t is
#etter that ( accopany all of you to die. At least we
have soe copany in the underworld.+ 2ei %in"ue
was stunned #ut she soon siled.
angong -ing laughed. )Actually ( have alost lost y
life a few ties already. ( a lucky to #e given a chance
each tie. 6eaven has let e live a little longer so that
( can &nally see you again 8referring to 2ei %in"ue9 and
even let e en4oy a few hours of #liss. 6ow
die together with a worthy hero such as Old ,enior Feng
and a wonderful aiden such as you! it is indeed a very
k for1+
eng 2antian opened his eyes and for the &rst tie ! he
had a peaceful look
ei %in"ue closed her eyes and cuddled #esides =ang
ong -ing. Although ath was now approaching #ut they
had no fear. (n fact they were even siling
uddenly Feng 2antian shouted. ).hat are you two wa
iting for1+ ei %in"ue and =angong -ing were surprised
#y this sudden shout.
>
eng 2antian said. ),ince the two of you love one a
nother deeply and is
arry1+
angong -ing said. )But5+
Feng 2antian shouted. )But what* At this oent of
tie! your parents are not here and ( a the
atchaker. ( help you to #ecoe a arried couple
#efore the two of you die.+ =angong -ing and 2ei
%in"ue looked at one another. Although 2ei %in"ue was
looking like she was playing a &nger gae #ut
nevertheless she lowered her head. 6er watery eyes
rolled to a side and then with a elancholy look on her
face! she #it her teeth and walked away in strides.
Feng 2antian was pu;;led. ).hat is the atter1 Don/t
tell e you are not willing1+ 2ei %in"ue did not turn her
head #ut said. )(ndeed! ( a not willing.+ angong -ing
was too startled. )%ou5you5+ A thought crossed Feng
2antian head and 4olted hi. 6e thought. )That it*
2ei %in"ue is uch older than =angong -ing is and her
reputation in the
Fraternity is not good either. Therefore she cannot help
#ut secretly feel inferior inside her. Although her heart
is ost willing #ut at the ention of arriage! it
touches her innerost worries.+ This wise old an
gathered his thoughts and had already analy;ed all her
contradicting feelings. Therefore he coldly laughed.
)2aiden 2ei! at &rst ( thought that you are a sart girl
#ut who will have thought that you are really so stupid.
At this oent of tie! you are still thinking of all
that.+
2ei %in"ue halted her steps #ut did not turn #ack.
Feng 2antian said. )Do you really want =angong -ing
and you to die in regrets and huiliations1+ 2ei %in"ue
covered her face with her hands and cried aloud.
,uddenly she sprang #ack to the e#race of =angong
-ing and cried. )( a willing to arry you. As long as
you are willing! ( a willing to #e your wife forever and
ever.+ angong -ing tre#led. )(5( a naturally
willing5+ Before he could &nish! his tears of happiness
had $owed.
Feng 2antian laughed. )Two child5+ 6e reached out for
=angong -ing and 2ei %in"ue and forced the to kneel.
6e added. )(t is a 4oyous occasion. .hy did you cry1
The heaven and the earth #e the witness! today (! Feng
2antian will arrange for =angong -ing and 2ei %in"ue
to #e hus#and and wife! never to separate forever and
ever.+ 6e rose up! changed into another position and
shouted. )The groo and the #ride ust now #ow three
ties. One to the heaven and earth! two to the deities!
three to your parents5+ Then he oved to the front of
=angong -ing and 2ei BQB %in"ue and laughed heartily.
)The fourth #ow will #e e as ( a the atchaker.+
=angong -ing and 2ei %in"ue #roke out in giggles
#ecause Feng 2antian was role7playing so any
characters. Their tears had not dried yet therefore when
they laughed! it seeed like a i".
One ust know that if the two of the were not
trapped in this island and had a atchaker like the
Old 6ero Feng 2antian! even though they ay #e
deeply in love #ut they could not possi#ly arried one
another.
Feng 2antian laughed. )=ow that all the rites are over!
it is tie to go to the d cha#er.+ ei %in"ue was all red
and lowered her head.
eng 2antian laughed heartily. )(s the #ride feeling shy1+
eng 2antian thought for awhile #efore he gra##ed t
he toward the #roken
ship. )That will #e your #ed cha#er*+
The freak :i Ge suddenly laughed. ).ait a while+ And
he took an a"e and hacked the hull! spilling the
seawater out. )Let us accopany the newly wed to the
ship. (t is #etter that we die on the ship than on this
desolate island.+ Feng 2antian laughed. )%ou certainly
#ecoe sarter over the years5what are you two
waiting for1 6urry and go to the ca#in! that will #e your
#ed cha#er*+ angong -ing and 2ei %in"ue held one
another/s hand s. A feeling of tenderness and
sweetness overwheled the as well as a elancholy
sorrow.
.hen Feng 2antian looked at this couple! he could not
help #ut sighed deeply. 6e thought. )The an is
talented and the woan is #eautiful! they are really a
perfect pair. (t is really a 4oyous thing to witness the
#ecoing a pair. Although the tie is short5in another
ten to twelve hours the poison will act.+
6e ushered the inside the ca#in. ).hat a pity! we still
short of two nuptial cups of wine #ut that is not
iportant. Don/t waste this precious oents! hurry
and go inside...+ 6e pushed the inside and closed the
door.
6e uttered. )Farewell! farewell5+
6e waved to :i Ge and said. )%ou coe here5+
Before he had &nished! the ca#in door opened.
=angong -ing and 2ei
%in"ue walked out hand in hand! holding the $ower
guarding #ells.
Feng 2antian stared at the with wide7open eyes and
shouted. ).hat are you two newly wed doing here
instead of in the #ed cha#er1+ 2ei %in"ue laughed
captivatingly and replied. ).e are out to accopany
you*+ Feng 2antian said. ).ho wants you two to
accopany e. 6urry and go ck5+ F ut =angong -ing
and 2ei %in"ue did not say a word ore and slowly sat
wn #y his side.
G
Chapter ,eventeen
6eart#reaking 2oents
=angong -ing and 2ei %in"ue cuddled tightly around
one around for a long tie until :i Ge slowly rose up
and walked to Feng 2antian and to kowtow three ties
respectfully.
Feng 2antian tried to sile. )(t tie for you to go1+
:i Ge e"claied. )( a going soon*+
Feng 2antian replied. )Good! good! this5+
Aong the four of the! :i Ge artial a#ility was the
weakest therefore his poisoning also acted the fastest.
6e nodded at =angong -ing and 2ei %in"ue #efore he
4uped into the sea. Before he had 4uped! his
countenance had already turned #lack and he was
voiting #lood in id7air.
angong -ing and 2ei %in"ue held one another/s hand s
even ore tightly for they knew that :i Ge was una#le
to endure the pain when the poison reacted therefore
he seek an early release.
=angong -ing knew that the ne"t to follow would #e
hi as his artial foundation was the weakest of the
three. 6e was glad he did not need to watch 2ei %in"ue
die #efore hi #ut how could he #ear to let 2ei %in"ue
endure the pain of watching hi go1
,uddenly 2ei %in"ue softly laughed. )Good! is it y turn
to go already1+ =angong -ing was 4olted and turned his
glance at her. 6er snow7white face was turning ghastly
now. But 2ei %in"ue forced out a sile and said. )( a
only afraid that you will go #efore ( go. That pain! ( a
una#le to endure. But now5(5(5+ ,he #it her teeth
and could not say anyore. 6er frail #ody was as weak
as the autun leaf and she was tre#ling. But her #ody
also seeed hot to touch.
=angong -ing held 2ei %in"ue tightly in his e#race as
his tears $owed.
6er #ody was now rigid. )%in"ue! %in"ue5wait for
e5+
Feng 2antian e"tended his hand to hit 2ei %in"ue on
her <,leep/ accupoint.
6e wanted to let this aCectionate aiden sleep
peacefully in the e#race of her ost love one #efore
she passed on.
Therefore 2ei %in"ue slu#ered into unconsciousness
#ut in her face! was a sile even though she was now
hovering #etween death/s door.
=angong -ing held her even tightly and he lost his voice
due to grief. 6e tried to shout.
)Old ,enior Feng! ( #eg of you to let e5+ 6e turned
his glance and saw that Feng 2antian was sitting rigidly
and his BQR face was dark.
angong -ing grasped in shock. )Old ,enior Feng! wh at
happen to you1+ Feng 2antian opened his eye and said.
)(5+ (t seeed that the poison had already reacted
inside hi and he was 4ust #iting his teeth to endure the
pain.
angong -ing Euickly reached out to hit Feng 2antia n on
his <,leep/ accupoint.
Feng 2antian uttered. )Thanks5+ And he toppled
over.
(n this vast heaven and earth! only =angong -ing was
left. =angong -ing
gan to hallow his sorrows to the heavens. )6eaven alas
heaven! why did ( not die yet1+ 6e held 2ei %in"ue very
tightly and Euietly waited for the poison to enact
en was so unfair. 6e really
could not think of any reason why he had not died yet.
Dn#eknownst to hi! fate had a hand in playing around
with hi5 The reason he did not die was #ecause in
the dark woods of the =angong
2anor! he had accidentally taken a sniC of Lady
-roudness deadly poison that was used to kill the
6eartless Twin 3vil. .hen the 4ade #o" had $own past
hi! he had accidentally taken a sniC of its fragrant #ut
he did not notice it.
After that sniC of poison entered his #ody! it did not
enact for along tie cause the type of poison Lady
-roudness had used was called the <=egative ,oul/' it
was the world/s ost negative poison. But the internal
strength that
=angong -ing had practiced was the -ure -ositive ?ital
3nergy! and he unwittingly contained that sall trace of
poison in his heart#eat.
Today the poison that =angong -ing and the rest had
#een aWicted was the <-ositive ,oul/ that caused 2ei
%in"ue/s #ody to eit heat.
This <=egative ,oul/ and <-ositive ,oul/ were the two
ost e"tree poisons in the world. (f one was poisoned
#y either of the! there was no antidote that could
possi#le cure it. But these two poisons were a#le to act
as an anti#iotic against one another. These two poisons
reacted inside =angong -ing/s #ody and neutrali;ed one
another #ut =angong -ing did not know of it.
At the oent! =angong -ing was feeling worse than
death. This sorrow! this grief! this darkness! this chill all
the ore caused hi una#le to endure.
angong -ing stood #esides 2ei %in"ue! Feng 2antian
and uttered. )( a coing too5+ And he was a#out to
hit his Tian Ling 8Top of the head9 when he heard a
sharp voice coing fro the ocean. )Feng 2antian! is
that you who has returned1+ Although this voice was
very far away #ut it was very clear in =angong
-ing/s ears.
6e was 4olted and thought. )( have reached The Divine
Creator (sland*+ But BQL he was ore fearful that he
would #e saved and proceeded to hit hiself on his
head*
Along the sheer cliCs of the seas! #uilt upon its
precipice was a cottage #ut there was not even a
window on the four sides its walls.
(n the intense cold of the night! there was a ray of light
fro the cottage.
(nside the cottage! there was a #ig hall! inside the hall!
was a couch! lying on the crouch was a peerless
#eautiful woan. 6er face was all white' her eyelids
were closed and seeed to #e in a state of
unconsciousness. ,he was 2ei %in"ue! who had #een
poisoned and passed away.
,lowly she rose up fro the couch. .as this the ortal
real or the spirit real1
,he opened her eyes was startled. ,he took a glance
around her. .as she alive1 Or dead1 .as ortal1 Or
Ghost1
,he ran to the corner of the hall and rested her hands
on the ta#le to support herself. ,he glanced on the
ta#le and saw a spirit ta#let <Divine Lord of the
2arvelous ,even/.
,he was stunned #ecause she knew how faous and
#right this nae had once #een in the Fraternity any
years ago. .ere all these 4ars on the ta#le! the
ashes of those heroes of their ties1 .hat was this
place and how did she coe here1 ,he hurriedly walked
another two steps and saw another two 4ars #ut it were
not placed together. On their spiritual ta#lets wrote
<6us#and and .ife Liu 6eting and Tao Chunchun/.
Those naes were also well known to her. ,he had
never e"pected to see the spiritual ta#les of these three
heroes of their ties here. .hy and how coe their
spiritual ta#lets and ashes would #e here1 .as it
#ecause this place was not a ortal real1 .hen she
thought of it! she could not help shivering a few ties.
,lowly she caled herself down and continued to take a
few looks. Another spiritual ta#let wrote <The 6eretic
Lord Ahu .u4ue of the 2alicious Fae/ <The spiritual
ta#let of Iien Bao! Deon with a thousand type of
poison/
<The spiritual ta#let of Lonestar -ei Hue/
<The spiritual ta#let of the ,entiental Gentlean Iu
%uanpingU And a long list of other naes too. ,oe she
had heard #efore! soe she had not. But she knew that
they were the past heroes tens of years ago and even
hundreds of years whose fae was very nigh during
their heydays. They were all the heroes of their ties
and had doinated the Fraternity with their deeds. ,he
had already decided that it was not the ortal real. (f
it was the ortal real! how could there #e so any
spiritual ta#lets and ashes fro so any diCerent BQM
dynasties! so any clans! and so any diCerent
people*
6er worries were secretly put to rest. (f this were
-urgatory then surely
=angong -ing would not #e here. (f he was not here!
then surely he was not dead yet. ,he did not #laed
hi for not following her to the death #y killing hiself
for love. That he was still alive caused her to #e
e"treely relieved. ,he sighed aloud and pray to the
heavens to protect =angong -ing for the rest of his life.
Because she had &r con&dence in his aCections for
her! she #elieved that no atter if he alive or dead! no
atter if it was in the 2ortal 0eal or the -urgatory! he
would never forget her forever. And it was e"actly the
sae for her' she would never forget =angong -ing for
eternality.
Therefore she oved her glance at another spiritual
ta#let and her e"pressions suddenly changed and she
grasped out in fright. ,he fell to the ground with her
tears $owing freely. ,he was tre#ling and uttering at
the sae tie.
)%ou have die too1 %ou5#ut where! where are you5+
For inscri#ed on the spiritual ta#let were the words
<=angong -ing5+ These three words really pierced her
heart like three very sharp #lades.
(n that instant! her entire #ody had turned cold and
then she heard the opening of the #ron;e door in the
hall.
A very thin old an clothed in hep walked in like a
ghost. Although his eyes were #right #ut it was icy cold.
There were not even traces of huan eotions in hi.
3ven the look on his face was icy cold and not a tinge of
eotion.
3ven a ;o#ie that had cli#ed fro the grave looked
livelier than he did*
6e looked at 2ei %in"ue coldly. )%ou have awakened1+
2ei %in"ue said. )( have woke up already5A ( not
dead yet1+ ,uddenly she received a 4olt to her spirit and
she cried aloud. ,ince she was awakened! then surely
she had not died. ,ince she had not died! then =angong
-ing would have died*
.hen the old an in hep clothing saw her crying! he
did not say anything.
2ei %in"ue plunged forward and asked in grief. ).here
is his #ody1 (5( want to die together with hi*+
Although the old an did not appeared to have oved!
#ut he had already oved three feet away and coldly
said. )6ave you cried enough1+
2ei %in"ue said. )=angong -ing! do5you know where is
he5+
The old an solenly said. )(f you have not cried
enough! you can continue to do so. .hen you have
cried enough! ( will take you to a ship. %ou don/t have to
ask e a#out any other things.+ 3very single word fro
hi was icy cold and he did not see to care for
anything.
2ei %in"ue wiped her tears and stood upright. ,he said
aloud. )(f you are BST unwilling to reply e! ( will search
yself. ( don/t need you to #ring e to the ship.+ A cold
deeanor had now replaced her grieving countenance.
One ust know she was not a weak aiden. Although
she was feeling grief #ut when she saw how
eotionless this old an was! she forced herself to
suppress her feeling. 3veryone in the Fraternity had
nicked her <cold #lood/ #ut they had also added a
<concu#ine/ as a ark of respect to her. .ho would
ignore her like this old an1
.hen she was a#out to walk away to the door! the an
$oated in front of her and coldly said. )%ou cannot go*+
2ei %in"ue laughed coldly for awhile #efore she replied.
).hen ( want to go! ( will go. .ho say ( cannot go1+ The
old an coldly said. )(f you are to walk on this island for
even a step! ( will #reak your legs.+ Although 2ei %in"ue
had #y now recovered all her vital energies #ut no
atter what swiftness oveent skills she had used!
the old an was like a rock that was always standing in
front of her. 2ei %in"ue was secretly afraid now* ,he
#egan to wonder who was this old an and his
#ackground1
One ust know that her swiftness skill was already
peerless in the
Fraternity! then was not this old an/s swiftness skills
even ore un#elieva#le1
The old an said. )Don/t #lae e for #eing rude if you
do not #oard the ship and leave this place.+ 2ei %in"ue
rolled her watery eyes and suddenly siled ost
captivating.
)Don/t you feel ashaed that such a grown up an
would want to force a young girl like e1+ 6er voice
and sweetness in that instant was totally diCerent fro
earlier. (t was as though she had #ecoe another
person.
The old an was stunned and #efore he could say
anything! 2ei %in"ue had sprung forth like the wind and
through the door that was left a4ar. (t was dawn now and
she saw that she was in a cottage on a steep cliC. ,he
saw any such cottages in the distance as well.
,he hurriedly took a glance for she did not dare to stop.
.hen she had sprang down the cliC! there was a cold
voice #ehind her. ).hat a wild girl5+ Then in front of
her was the old an that seeingly $oated in front of
her.
6e $inched his ro#es to send a soft wind against her.
)Go #ack*+
Although the windforce looked gentle and harless #ut
it was powerful and irresisti#le. But 2ei %in"ue waved
her hand and another sharp windforce $ew fro her
&ngertips and cut the windforce into two.
This aiden who was so young in age would possesses
such unfathoa#le artial a#ility startled the old an.
2ei %in"ue said. )Although you look honest and
respecta#le #ut never to
e"pect that you are such a vile and petty person.+
BSQ
The old an angrily said. ).hat did you say1+
2ei %in"ue said. )(f you are not vile and a petty person!
why do you lack a
nevolent heart and #ully a pitiful widow5+ .hen s he
said <.idow/! her heart felt an intense sorrow and her
watery eyes oved! tears #egan to $ow out and carried
away #y the wind. ,he really looked very pitiful now.
The old an appeared to #e softened for an instant #ut
he soon recovered his icy cold coposure and seeed
unoved #y her.
2ei %in"ue said. )6e has already died! why did you not
let e see his corpse1 Are you5really5that5
heartless5+ ,he cried out her words out and her tears
$owed at the sae tie. 3ven if a steel7hearted person
would to hear it! he would ore or less #e touched.
But the old an reained e"pressionless and he
clapped his hands. Another #ig si;ed an appeared
fro the side of the cliC. 6e wore only a leopard7skin
short! other than that he wore nothing and his hairs
were all golden in color. 6e did not look huan to her.
6e asked. )2aster what orders do you have for e1+
The old an asked. )6ave you unload all the goods
yet1+
The an that looked like a #east replied respectfully.
)=ot yet*+
The old an waved his hand and said. )Go now*+
,uddenly he hit towards
2ei %in"ue <0uan 2a/ accupoint even #efore his hand
gesture had ceased.
2ei %in"ue cried out in a surprise and she cru#led to
the ground*
The old an carried her with one ar #ack to the
cottage and put her on the couch. 6e coldly said. )Once
the cargoes have #een unloaded! ( will carry you to the
ship. ( have used a divine pill to save your life! it is
already not easy. %ou should #e satis&ed*+ .hy did this
old an who was so cold use a rare edicine to save
2ei
%in"ue/s life1 .hat was this place1 .hy was it &lled
with an air of ysterious aura1
2ei %in"ue was pacing with thoughts. ,uddenly she
leapt fro the couch. (t seeed that when #efore the
old an had hit her on her accupoints! she had
already guarded against it #y closing all her accupoint
channels. .hen the old an touched her dress! she
siply oved a little! #ack a little. 6er oveents
were so intricate and arvelous. But still! she was
nu#ed oentarily. ,he secretly
circulated all her vital energies to several channels so
that her #lood channels could now $ow unrestricted. (f
that old an had used another three folds of vital
strength! she would really #e una#le to ove now.
A ysterious and powerful force ena#led her to
suppress the grief in her heart as she tried to push the
door opened. But alas5the door had #een locked fro
the outside and she could not even #ulge it a single #it.
All the sides of the walls were ade of #ron;e as she
touched the walls.
BSS
Other than this door! there was no other opening. (n
that instant! she found herself #ack to the coNn. Other
than this roo was rooier than the coNn' it was really
not uch of a diCerent fro a nailed coNn.
After trying several ties! she &nally lost all hopes.
Although she was typically a strong will person #ut she
was crying now. Once again! she #egan to look at those
spiritual ta#lets. ,uddenly she had a 4olt. (f the cargo on
#oard the ship had not #een unloaded yet! how did his
corpse #ecae ashes so Euick1
Therefore she searched for that spiritual ta#let again
and found out that written on it was <The spiritual ta#let
of =angong -ingyi/.
.ith one look! her grieves and heart#reaks $ew away.
)6e has not died. 6e has not die yet! this is #ut
soeone else/s spiritual ta#let*+ ,he was so happy and
4oyous inside her. ,uddenly she heard the #ron;e door
opening and she iediately hid under a ta#le 7 The
ta#lecloth hid her #ody fro view.
There were a few steps and then the sae old an
clothed in hep said.
).here is she1 ( don/t #elieve that she can $y out of
this hall*+ Another an added. )(f she has not sprout
wings! then does she know
invisi#ility1+
The voice cae fro the an in front of her ta#le and
she recogni;ed his voice as that of Feng 2antian*
The old an coldly said. )On the Divine Creator (sland!
for hundreds of years! no woan has ever walked on
this island. ,ince this aiden was #rought ck #y you!
you need to #ring her out of this plac e.+ And he started
to ove out.
Feng 2antian said! ).ait a inute. =ow that she has
gone! how do ( know it isn/t you that let her go1+ The
old an said! ),he is right underneath the ta#le that
you are #locking.
6eng! heng* Hust now when we entered through the
door! the ta#le was oving. Do you think that ( did not
notice1 Although you had rushed to #lock it fro y
view
efore he had &nished! the ta#lecloth was $unked aside
and 2ei %in"ue had
wrist. 6er voice was he now1+
eng 2antian was e"pressionless. 6e was now holding a
wooden crutch and
he another old an turned around and said. )That i s
right. Although he is
ei %in"ue was startled and asked. )0eally1 Old ,en ior
Feng! what he has
>
eng 2antian said. )That is right*+ ei %in"ue tore herself
fro his hand and said. )6e is y hus#and! why
eng 2antian looked straightly in front of hi' he dare
not looked into 2ei
ei %in"ue laughed coldly for awhile and said in a slow
anner. )Old enior Feng! what ( a asking you now!
please don/t isunderstand that ( a
of you. Because the person ( eone who shared woes
and
here were $usters on Feng 2antian face.
ei %in"ue added. )( a 4ust a weak girl and ( cann ot win
#oth of you in
lly ( have powerless to re4ect
lease send y corpse to see
he old an asked. )Do you want to die here1+
ei %in"ue replied. )Although ( have no choice in o ther
atters #ut at least ath is soething ( can decide.+ he
old an said atter of fact. )3ven when you hav e died!
( will still send
d ten ties! you still will not #e a#le to see hi.+
ei %in"ue was nicked <Cold Blood/ #ut this old an
#lood was a hundred
nd indignation had reached
iling point #ut she siled. )Alas* Old an you ar e
indeed a great hero! great
nd then she suddenly attacked with all her ight l ifting
her leg! hand! and
&ngers. This one stance three attacking strokes were as
swift as the wind when she used on the old an.
Although the old an anaged to dodge her attacks
#ut she continued with ore oves. Dne"pectedly Feng
2antian interrupted her #y oving in front of her.
2ei %in"ue e"claied. )Good! good. The two of you are
such great heroes5+ Feng 2antian suddenly yelled.
)Coe with e*+
2ei %in"ue and the old an grasped. )To where1+
Feng 2antian solenly said. )( will #ring you to see
hi*+
2ei %in"ue was stunned for awhile #efore she e"pressed
her delight out.
)0eal50eally1+ The old an in hep clothing
interrupted. )(t is not real*+ BSB Feng 2antian turned his
#ody around and faced the old an. 6e stared intently
at hi! his stares were forceful and were like a pair of
sharp swords*
The old an slowly re#uked. ),uppress all feeling!
suppress all desires! suppress all fae! suppress all self
interest* These are the four coandents of the
Divine Creator (sland for generations. 6ave you
forgotten a#out it1+ Feng 2antian replied. )( have never
once forgotten a#out it.+
The old an asked. ).hy then did you5+
Feng 2antian laughed coldly awhile #efore he spoke.
)Forty years ago! there is already no roo for self7
interest! desire and fae in y heart. But only this
<feeling/ is soething that ( can never forget. Later
when ( #ring her to hi! ( will take full responsi#le for it.
%ou don/t have to worry ( will drag you into it.+ After
staring for a long tie! the old an said. ),ince you
want trou#le to #e aWicted upon you! ( 4ust have to let
you5+ 6e shifted his eyes and looked upon 2ei %in"ue.
)( a afraid that after you have seen hi! you will
e"perience even ore grief.+ .hen he &nished! he
walked out of the door. 2ei %in"ue and Feng 2antian
walked down the cliC and turned left for thirty feet
#efore he halted.
They were in sight of a cave. Feng 2antian pointed to
the cave and said.
).e have reached*+ 2ei %in"ue cried out in delight as
she sprang into the dark cave. (n the
deepest recess of the cave! there was an iron #arrier
and =angong -ing was sitting inside the #arrier in hep
clothing. .rapped around his head was a white cloth
#ut on the top of his head! it was tainted with dry #lood.
2ei %in"ue hollowed in sorrow! her heart was painful to
see hi like that.
)%ou5what wrong did you coit that they want to
lock you here1+ There were slight oveents on
=angong -ing/s e"pressions. 6e appeared to #e in pain
as well #ut did not open his eyes.
Feng 2antian said. )=o atter who is it! once they
reach the island! they ust ediate in this cave for a
hundred days #efore they can go out5+ 2ei %in"ue
gripped the #arriers with #oth of her hands and called
out for hi. ).hy did you5you not open your eyes5is
e! ( have coe5+ =angong -ing closed #oth of his
eyes tightly and without a word.
2ei %in"ue started to shake the #arriers wildly. .ith
tears $owing on her face! she said in a tre#ling voice.
).hy are you5why are you ignoring e5+ The old
an said. ),ince you have already seen hi and he
does not wish to talk to you. =ow it is the tie you
should leave.+
2ei %in"ue turned her sli #ody around and said.
)Good! ( will leave now #ut ( want to ask you soething.
%ou neutrali;e the poison in e and save y life.
(s it #ecause he proises never again to pay attention
to e1+
BSF
The old an coldly replied. )%ou are indeed very
sart.+
2ei %in"ue forced a sile and looked at =angong -ing.
)Iiaoping! you have ade a #ig istake. Do you know
that ( rather want to die together with you! to die in
your e#race than let his rough hands save e*+ There
were ore tweaks on =angong -ing/s face.
The old an said. )After you have left the island! to live
or die is up to you.
But for now! you ust leave*+
Before he had &nished! he had reached his hands to hit
2ei %in"ue on her
Hian Hing accupoint.
Feng 2antian e"claied aloud. ).ait a inute*+ And
the crutch in his hands intercepted the old an/s
&ngers.
The old an asked. )Brother Feng! are you forgetting
a#out5+
Feng 2antian did not even look at hi and coldly said.
).hat did ( forget1+
The old an said. )6ave you forgotten a#out the
coandents on the island1 .ith only the two of you!
can you &ght against the coandents of the
Divine Creator (sland1 (t is a drea* (f you happen to
alar the elders of the (nner ,anctuary! then even if the
two of you were to #eg for your life #ut it will not given
to you. .hen you want to #eg
l
he others.+ eng 2antian e"pression changed and
lowered his woo den staC.
ei %in"ue said. )Iiaoping! aren/t you willing to d ie with
e1 Let us die
are to open your eyes to look at e! even for 4ust
awhile! even if ( a to die! ( will #e ost willing. %ou5+
ut =angong -ing did not opened his eyes.
ei %in"ue said pitifully. )The ost convenient in a
person/s life is to die.
hy did you placed that vow so highly1+
=angong -ing was like a corpse and did not react.
The old an coldly said. )3ven though you want to die
with all your heart
ei %in"ue was stunned and suddenly she wiped her t
ears. )Fine* ( will
he old an said. )Follow e then*+ And the two of
the headed to the ach.
ei %in"ue was heart#roken. ,he did not turn her he ad
#ack and her tears
hen =angong -ing had heard her footsteps grew fain ter
in the distant! he
and he voited #lood.
eng 2antian stood on the sae spot as though he wa s
dead #efore he
G
5+
)( know that she will But5.#ut how ( really wish she
eng 2antian slowly said. )Forever she will never k
now5+
.ould 2ei %in"ue forever really never know1 At this
oent of tie! she was now drifting in the open seas.
.hether she would live or die! it was unpredicta#le to
know #ut one thing for sure! she would carry her #roken
heart forever till her life had ended*
But =angong -ing! Feng 2antian all these upright an
that feared nothing! why did they want her to #e
heart#roken1 Did they not face death with a laugh
#efore1 Did they not face death with a show of their
heroic spirit #efore1
=angong -ing was still sitting in the cave. 6e had to
endure the #ugs and the cold. For the &rst few days! he
was still upset and grieving a#out the atters of the
heart. But awhile! he grew nu#. 3ven his clothing had
turned to rags. But he did not care.
3ver since that day had passed! he had not seen Feng
2antian or that other old an. One day while he was
ediating to suppress all his hunger! cold and to enter
the state of divinity of serenity! another old an in
hep clothing appeared at his cave and said to hi!
)Congratulations to you! you have oNcially #ecoe a
e#er of the Divine Creator.+ Although the old an
appeared to congratulate hi #ut he had shown no sign
of any eotion.
angong -ing rose up and the old an added. )Fro t his
day onward! you will have a change of a dwelling
place.+ Therefore =angong -ing followed hi into the
dense woods and saw a path! which they took. After
walking for a tie! he saw twenty to thirty wooden
cottages. On the entrance of every cottage sat a white
hair old an in hep*
All these old en were diCerent in si;ed. Only their
e"pressions were unifor O cold! icy and eotionless.
,oe were looking #lankly in the sky! soe were
Euietly reading #ooks. There were even ten old en
sitting in a group #ut none of the oved a glance at
=angong -ing and not even a sound.
The old an #rought =angong -ing to a wooden
cottage in the far corner.
There were two words on the door <Ahi ,hui/. 8(t eans
as still as water9. The old an said. )(t shall #e your
a#ode.+ And then he pointed to the door and added.
)And this is your nae fro now on. .hen it is tie for
you to enter the sanctuary! ( will #ring you inside. But
when the tie has not coe! you ust not leave this
place even a single step.+ BSR =angong -ing hued
in response.
The old an asked. ).hat other things you want to ask
of e1+ angong -ing coldly said. )=othing*+ The old
an looked at hi for awhile #efore replying. )Good.+
And he took his leave.
All the old en here! the hep on their #odies was
golden in color. Only this old an that took =angong
-ing to his new a#ode was purple. (t was #ecause Feng
2antian and he were one of the seven stewards. And
each steward had a follower that looked like a freak. :i
Ge was the follower of Feng 2antian.
=aturally! all these =angong -ing would only learnt later
and not now.
.hen he opened the door to the sall dwelling! he saw
the house was sparse with 4ust a few necessities like a
couch! a wooden #owl! hep cloths! a #ook etc.
3ven the #ed was not ore than &ve feet and covered
with a straw at.
=angong -ing looked around and saw that those old
hair old en were sitting in a da;e and thought. )(s this
the <Divine Creator Teple/ a legendary artial sacred
place that everyone in the Fraternity is talking a#out1 (s
this the life style of the people of the Divine Creator
Teple1 =o wonder Feng 2antian heart get heavier and
heavier the closer he is to the Divine Creator (sland*
Because other than hiself! there is no trace of any
huan eotions*+
Luckily for hi! he had learnt how to endure the wait
during his hundred days of ediation. 6e took the #ook
that was lying casually around and opened it. 6e tried
to eulate soe of the old en #y picking a #ook and
reading it at the entrance of the wood hut. .hen he
opened the #ook! his heart alost 4uped out of his
heart* Because what written on the #ook was called
<The 3ighteen ,tances of Dao/*
One ust know that The 3ighteen ,tances of Dao was
the secret epitoe skill of ,haolin. Those who had seen
this epitoe techniEue were rarer than rare. Those who
knew it were actually none"istent. (f this #ook were to
appear in the
Fraternity! it would iediately cause a tidal wave like
#loodshed. Countless nu#er of pugilists will lose their
lives 4ust to &ght over this #ook. But at this oent of
tie! this legendary secret anual that everyone in the
Fraternity had so desired was tossed carelessly around
like it was a waste paper.
=angong -ing did not want to shift his glance away fro
the #ook for even once. 6e was ind and spirit
engrossed in reading and discovering the ysterious
epitoe of this set of artial skill.
.hen afternoon cae! a golden fur #eastan #rought
two tugs of food! all the old en would take their #owl
and had their lunch. They did it so silently and without
sound. They did not even e"change any words aong
theselves.
fter three days! 4ust #efore dawn! the sae golden fur
#eastan changed
L
and greatly trou#led. But as the <,hadowless Divine
ist 2anual/! a long lost artial techniEue that ha d
disappeared fro the raternity*
fter &fty to si"ty days! =angong -ing had read an d
studied over twenty
ost arvelous and ost g -ing #it his teeth and had
ne ust know that all these old en #efore they ha d
coe to the Divine reator Teple had their glorious
past. 3veryone of the was the #est artial
o the Divine Creator (sland! no one could leave the
island alive. Therefore the priceless secret artial
anuals that everyone in the Fraternity
id not even #othered.
e had #een here for Euite soe tie #ut he had nev er
heard anyone talking.
e really wondered at ties if everyone was siply 4ust
a corpse that could walk.
ne day when it started to rain! these old en did not
even see to take notice and did not even enter the
hut to take shelter. 3ven in late autun! they were still
wearing 4ust a hep cloth and there were no indications
that they were cold. But =angong -ing was diCerent' he
was shivering fro the chill. ,o he had
to secretly circulate his #reathing to endure the cold.
After three to &ve days! he actually started to get use to
it. Only then did he know that his artial a#ility had
underwent a speedily iproveent.
All those startling artial secret anuals had
#een a#sor#ed and incorporated into his #ody uch like
those plain food and water on the island.
Therefore he started to sleep lesser! eat even lesser #ut
his ental a#ilities were even sharper and alert than
ever #efore. ,oeties during the night when the
dreas of his past heart#reaking events cae to haunt
hi! he could only clench his teeth hard and silently
endured it. (t was #ecause he knew that his future was
#leak.
One day! during dawn! he suddenly discovered that the
old an opposite his hut was gone. =o one knew where
the old an had gone. =o one even #othered to ask.
Life and death did not attered little to these old en.
3ven if a an would to lose his head in front of the!
they would not cast their glance to take notice.
%et another hundred days went #y! the sae old an
that lead hi here in the &rst place appeared at dawn
and said to hi. )Follow e*+ =angong -ing did not
even ask what it was all a#out and he rose up to BSM
follow hi.
6e suddenly discovered that soe of old en had
actually lift their heads to look at hi. Their eyes
#etrayed tinge of envy.
angong -ing thought to hiself in surprise. )( see that
all these people do have feeling after all. (t 4ust that
everyone conceals it very well.+ 6e gathered his
thoughts and asked hiself. ).hy the envy look1 (s it
#ecause of the place ( will going1+ fter several passing
through the dense woods! the heaven and earth was
air! =angong -ing knew that they were now heading to
the heart of the island OThe Divine Creator Teple.
herefore he unwittingly felt nervous.
hen they passed through a huge tree! =angong saw F
eng 2antian hanging
white string and a golden fur
astan was lashing hi with a whip and uttering!
)twenty7eight5twenty7
tian fell to the ground.
ithout a word! the golden fur #eastan tied anothe r
white string. hung hi
hat piece of white string was so soft and thin and the
whip was so #ig and
wer! the fact that he could d to endure the lashing.
=angong -ing was shocked to witness the scene and
was stunned. 6is hands #roke into a cold sweat #ut
Feng 2antian reained e"pressionless and silently
endured it.
The whip sound carried on #ut =angong -ing could not
#ear to watch anyore.
The old an coldly said. )3very day he will #e whipped
thirty7si" ties for three hundred si"ty days. 3very tie
the white string #reaks! the whipping will start all over
again. Those that #reak the rules here ust &rst ask
theselves! do they have the artial a#ility and
courage to take the whipping.+ =angong -ing closed his
outh tightly and did not say anything. At the end of
the dense woods! a ountain cliC #locked the. There
were no houses in sight.
Then the old an reached out to a rock along the side
of the cliC and patted it gently three ties. The
aa;ing thing happened! a door opened up along the
cliC and a passage was seen inside.
angong -ing walked inside and heard a <pong/ sound
and the door to this secret passage closed again. 6e
turned around and discovered that the old an was not
with hi. ,o he carried on walking down for he spotted
a copper door in the distant.
There was a sharp echo around hi. )6ave you coe1+
3ven #efore the voice had ended! the door at the end of
the passage swung B>T opened. As =angong -ing
walked through it without a care and saw two passages.
Both of the passages leaded to a #ig cavern. 6e could
see any caves in the cavern. ,oe of the caves had
people in it! while soe were eptied.
The sharp voice said again. ).alk to the front and do
not turn your head*+ angong -ing did as he was told #ut
sighed secretly in his heart. )Divine Creator Teple*
This is the Divine Creator Teple* (f others in the
Fraternity were to glipse it! they will #e very
disappointed5+
Before he could &nish thinking! the voice echoed again.
)6ere it is* Dp here*+ And the voice seeed to coe
fro a#ove.
=angong -ing lifted his head up and saw that at the top
of this cavern!
several feet high a#ove was another cave. 6e #ent his
#ody to 4up to the cave. 6e was really surprised that
he could actually 4up in a single leap. 6e was planning
to change his circulation of vital energies in id7air so
as to reach the cave in
several 4ups.
,oehow he knew that he had entered the a#ode of
the ysterious person that control this ysterious
island.
The sour stench that was in this cave was stronger than
elsewhere. 6e #owed and said. )( a =angong -ing5+
An old an with white hair said. )Ahi ,hui! your nae is
Ahu ,hui! ree#er1 The inute you enter this island!
you have #roke away fro the aterial world. Fro
now! you ust forget everything that is in your past.+
Although he spoke hurriedly and sharp #ut there was
soething irresisti#le in his words.
=angong -ing nodded and looked at this old an.
The old an suddenly laughed. )%ou are indeed very
fortunate to live in the a#ode of Ahi ,hui. (t really such a
wonder thing. Do you know that previous owner of Ahi
,hui is the Divine Condor 6ero1+ angong -ing coldly
said. )( have long forgot a#out the fae and glory of
the aterial world.+ The old an laughed errily.
)Good! good.+
(t was the &rst tie that =angong -ing had heard the
sound of soe one laughing since he &rst cae to the
island. ,o he was pu;;led.
The old an added. )Hust this word alone! you deserve a
toast*+ 6e clapped his hands and said. )Bring e the
wine*+ =angong -ing was even ore pu;;led to know
that this place actually had wine. 6e was du#founded
to see the person that had served hi wine looked
either like a huan or onster. 6e was covered in fur!
had only two &ngers and looked e#ony. 6e was wrapped
around in white cloth.
The old an laughed. )6ave you ever seen a huan
such as hi #efore1+ B>Q angong -ing replied. )( do not
have such isfortun ate yet*+ The old an laughed.
)That is. Of course you have never seen one #efore.
Do you know that he is not a huan and is only a
#east5+ angong -ing felt a shiver down his spine and
said. )Do you ean that! that
:i Ge and all those5+
The old an laughed. )They are all #easts. They are
created #y y <6ua
Tou Divine Arts/. (t takes e several years of y
painstaking eCort to successfully ade ore than ten
#easts to #e like a huan5+ angong -ing was startled
and asked. )But5+ The old an interrupted. )One
hundred and ten years ago! there was a person in the
Fraternity who could shift the li#s of a huan around.
6e could shift your hand to your head! your nose to
your hand and could even let it grow over there.
Therefore he had created Euite few freaks. And he
hiself #ecae a freak in the eyes of everyone.+ 6e
siled proudly for awhile and then added. )But this
techniEue of his when copared to e! is child play.
That is #ecause he can only change the skins and li#s
around a person. As for e! ( can give life to the #easts.
( can safety assue that even if 6ua Tou was alive
today! he will &nd it hard to atch y achieveents*+
=angong -ing was getting chiller every inute he was
listening. Finally he knew why Feng 2antian had to send
wild #easts to the Divine Creator (sland and he &nally
understood why there was a sour stench.
,uddenly the old an siles ceased and he #ecae
solen. )The people is so unfortunate #ecause there is
too any fake physicians around with du#ious
knowledge. 3ighty years ago! a du#ious physician
hared e. Therefore ( went through painstaking
eCorts to search for the 6ua Tou Divine Arts. Twenty
years ago! &nally ( could odify a ountain goat to a
ule and a ule to a ountain goat. Today ( can odify
their #rains! vocals and let the ierse with huan
thoughts and sound. (n another word! if ( want to
change a huan to a #east! naturally it will #e even
ore easily5+ =angong -ing felts all his li#s grew
weak and cold. 3ver since he had entered this island! he
had seen any strange things therefore he did not feel
strange anyore. But when he had heard this never
heard #efore thing and such a frightening e"perient!
he was now tre#ling. 6e felt like he had 4ust entered
hell and wanted to #olt out of this cave iediately.
The old an siled and said. )All these e"traordinary
things that ( a telling you now! you ay not
understand it yet #ut soon you will slowly #egin to
understand. Although everyone in this island are all the
faous heroes of the Fraternity #ut not any people
can actually step into this cave. For tens of years! the
=angong Aristocracy Faily funds all the island/s
e"penses. Therefore ( a S
angong -ing said. )3ver since ( coe here! ( have no
other wishes. But there is one thing that ( a constantly
una#le to put it down. That is to see y Grand Dncle*+
Although he looked cal when he said that #ut inside
hi! he was aCected #y a #urning eotion. One ust
know that the reason why he did not open his eyes to
look at 2ei %in"ue was #ecause of the safety of his
Grand Dncle. That day! when he was holding 2ei
%in"ue/s lifeless #ody! he felt so grieved that he really
no ore desires to live. Therefore he raised his hand to
hit hiself on his head. 2ay#e it was #ecause he was
too distracted! he had erely fainted fro the
concussion. .hen he had awakened! there was another
old an clothed in hep a#oard the ship and that old
an was saving Feng 2antian with a divine pill.
Therefore he was so delightful that he 4uped out and
said. )Old ,enior! do you have one ore e"tra divine pill
that can neutrali;e poison1+ That old an said. )%ou are
not poisoned! why did you want a divine pill
that can neutrali;e poison for1+
angong -ing pointed at 2ei %in"ue and said. )But5+
Before he could speak! the old an had coldly added.
)This aiden has nothing to do with the Divine Creator
(sland. .hy should ( want to save her1+ =angong -ing
#egged and pleaded for Euite soe tie #ut the old
an only pretended not to hear or see. (n his an"iety!
=angong -ing tried to snatch the divine pills fro hi
#ut he was no atch for hi. Therefore he carried 2ei
%in"ue and intended to 4up into the sea so as to die
together with her.
Only then did the old an/s e"pressions #egun to
change and said. )%ou have the courage to die with her
#ut your courage cannot save her. Therefore are you
trying to sacri&ce your courage1+ aturally =angong -ing
replied. )%es*+ The old an asked. )(f you proise to
swear allegiance to the Divine
Creator (sland forever and not to pay her any attention.
Only then will ( save her life.+
To save 2ei %in"ue/s life! naturally =angong -ing
agreed.
But the old an added. ),ince you have agreed #ut
once you heard her voice! ( a afraid that you will
forget all that you have proised e. Because all you
want now is to save her life #ut when the oent
coes when you have to part with her! ( a afraid you
will choose to die with her instead.
Although this old an was icy cold #ut he seeed to
know very well the B>> relationship #etween a young
an and a young aiden. =angong -ing was startled
and thought for a while. 6e really did not know how to
reply hi.
The old an added. )But if you swear a sacred oath! (
will not #e afraid that you will #reak your proise.
Because anyone that #reaks their oath in the Divine
Creator (sland! they will iplicate all their relatives as
well. Do you know who is your kin on the island1+
angong -ing said. ).hen did ( have a kin on the is
land5+ ,uddenly he ree#ered his Grand Dncle who
had went to the Divine Creator Teple a generation
ago. 6e was his kin* 6e said. )( know now.+ The old an
said. )(t is good that you know.+
Therefore =angong ade the vow and when the ship
arrived at the Divine
Creator (sland! the old an #andaged his head for hi
and gave hi fresh clothing. 6e was ne"t #rought to a
cave and was told to ediate inside for a hundred days.
.hen 2ei %in"ue arrived! he wanted to open his eyes so
uch. Thousands of ties he wanted to do so and tell
her he was willing to die together with her. But how
could he #ecause of his own personal feeling! caused
the death of his Grand ncle1 Although he did not placed
his own life a#ov e self #ut the lives of others
e had any things to say #ut it had to wait until he had
the chance to eet
ut now! this white hair old an who controlled the lives
of everyone in the ivine Creator (sland asked. )Do you
really want to see your kin1+ angong -ing said.
)De&nitely*+ The old an laughed coldly. ),ince you
have forgot your past! why ust you #other to see your
kin in the aterial world1+ =angong -ing was startled.
The old an said gravely. )%ou ust know that ( reEuire
everyone on the
Divine Creator (sland to forget a#out feeling! interest!
fae and desire. 3veryone that ( have invited to the
island! is the #est of the #est in the Fraternity. That is
the reason why ( have these four rules.+
angong -ing coldly said. )( really don/t see why t here
are causes for this reason. And ( also cannot see how
,enior! you are going to e"plain the logic to these
rules*+ The old an said. )(t is #ecause ( want to #uild
any unprecedented achieveents on this Divine
Creator (sland. ( reEuire everyone to give their very B>B
st and don/t to #e distracted #y world interferen ce. (f
this foundation of ine succeed! then all the
achieveents of past eperors and generals cannot #e
copared to ine. ( only &nd it lauda#le the people of
Fraternity thought of the Divine Creator Teple as a
place of refuge and solitaire.+ angong -ing could not
resist asking. ).hat foundat ion1+ Light shone in the old
an/s eyes as he e"plained. ).hen everyone is #ut a
little child! they will have any fantastic dreas. .hen
they grown up! this fantasy will #e even grander and
#eautiful. .hen you are a child! did you ever fantasi;ing
a#out turning iron to gold or even turn invisi#ility1 And
all the ost ridiculous things that you can think of1+
=angong -ing could not help giving a sile as he
thought of the ties when he was a child #ut he said.
),o what1+ The white hair old an said. )Turning iron to
gold and #ecoing invisi#le are the two ost
coonest fantasy of ankind. =o atter who it is! in
his entire lifetie! in his deepest recess of his heart! he
is sure to have this kind of fantasy.
,oe fantasies are not that crude copared to these
two e"aples. .hen ( thought of it! ( will feel very
delightful. ,oe people hope that that without reading
a #ook! 4ust #y #urning it to ashes! i"ed it with water
and drink it! they can a#sor# all the knowledge. ,oe
others hope
t horse carriage can $y and pe that 4ust #y eating a pill!
to eat anyore food.+
e paused for awhile #efore continuing. )Long ago t here
is a funny 4oke.
urely you have heard of it #efore. ,oeone say if your
eye#row can grow on your
f the nose is upside down! then your nasal ucus will
not leak. (f your eyes can grow in front of you and also
at
ore. This funny 4oke is y
(f you want your eye#rows to #e on your &ngers! your
nose to #e upside down! ( will help you to do that. (f you
do not #elieve! you are free to try
nd his shoulders #egan to stretch as though he wan ted
to rise.
angong -ing iediately said. )( think it is #ette r if y
nasal ucus can $ow and it not #othersoe for e to
turn y head too.+ The old an laughed. )=ot only is
y fantasy a reality now #ut the fantasy of others are
also soon to #e a reality.+ angong -ing was startled and
he asked in fright. ) 0eally1+ The old an said. )After (
have reoved their world desires! ( take the here to
research5+ 6e pointed to the stone caverns on #oth
sides and added. )All these caves B>F are where they
are working on their research. .hy don/t you close your
eyes for awhile and think what happens when their
fantasy #ecoe a reality1 ,urely it will known to all
throughout the ages.+ =angong -ing was stunned. 6e
did not know if this old an was a superhuan or a
adan.
,uddenly the old an #ecae solen and lifted his
hand. )Today ( have
talked too uch and y work has #een delayed. After
you entered this place! your oveents and speech
will not #e restricted and every year you are allowed to
go out only once. For now! why don/t you go around and
take a look. %ou can also stay in any of one of the caves
until ( suon for you toorrow.+ =angong -ing was
still recovering fro shock. 6e looked around his
surroundings. Although he was curious a#out what they
were doing #ut he dared not face the. (t was #ecause
he dare not iagine what they were doing. (f all these
fantasies were to #ecoe realities! then what would
#ecoe to the world1 6e thought. )=o wonder Feng
2antian wanted to #uy all those weird things.
=o wonder the Devil Flock (sland wanted to stop all
those chests fro reaching here. ( think that is #ecause
they had soe news of what is going on here and are
afraid that once they can turn fantasies into realities!
then the people on the Devil Flock (sland will #ecoe
the slaves of the Divine Creator Teple.+ e unwitting
walked into a cave while he was thinki ng. 6e saw that
this
with #ooks and papers. .hen
artled. =angong -ing did not
re to ask the for their naes and only asked the
what were they researching.
ne of the old en #egan to patiently e"plain to h i
that they were
fro the roof instead and then his #uilding ethod was
the
of the world/s ost #rilliant
=angong -ing thanks the and went to another cave.
Another two old en told hi that they were
researching a type of edicine water that could replace
hunger and thirst for ten days. They had soe pro#les
with the edicine water #ecause the i"ture did not
see right #ut the day when they would succeed was
forthcoing.
6e went to another cave and saw an old an who had
#een researching
invisi#ility for the past si"ty years. And the old an
#egan to e"plain the principles of invisi#ility to hi.
Although he looked like he was listening #ut in fact he
was too distracted to listen O 6e was confused and did
not know whether to laugh or
cry. 6e really did not know if they were all superhuan
or adan.
There were all kinds of research going on! all kinds of
ideas! soe he had B>G not even heard of it #efore. 6e
wondered if soe of the ideas ight or ight not coe
to reality in the future.
But there were soe traces of curiosity left in his heart!
therefore he unwittingly walked into another dark cave.
Hust when he was a#out to turn his #ody to walk away!
he heard a low #ut solen voice asking. ).ho1+
=angong -ing focused his eyes and saw that there was
soeone in the corner. ,o he thought to hiself. )(
wonder what this adan is researching.+ Therefore he
asked what he was doing.
Then the old an started to utter. )( a researching
how to change air to food. Air5do you know what is air*
Air is soething that e"ist #etween the heaven and the
earth5+ ,uddenly he stopped and slowly rose up. 6e
asked in a tre#ling voice. )-inger! is5that5you5+
angong -ing was 4olted and ove #ack three steps.
)%ou5+ ,uddenly he fell down fro the cave. 6e
ustered all his vital energies and soersaulted in id7
air. And then 4uped up to the cave again. 6e saw the
white hair old an in the cave looking at hi ost
intensely.
The eyes were so failiar! so deeply engraved into his
heart. =angong -ing looked for awhile #efore his whole
#ody started to tre#le and he sprang forward.
)%ou5you52entor 2aster*+ 6e kneel down on the
ground! at this white hair old an O he was actually
angong -ing/s #enevolence teacher! the nu#er one
warrior of the entire -ugilist! the (ortal Divine
Dragon Long Bushi*
(t was so un#elieva#le that the two of the would eet
under such circustances. Both of the were so
shocked! so happy and so curious and it seeed a
drea. (t was ore wondrous than a drea yet so real.
angong -ing asked. )2entor 2aster! how did you co e
to this place1+ Long Bushi said. )-inger! how did you
coe here1+ 6e was even ore curious to know a#out
=angong -ing. =ever in his wildest dreas! did he
e"pect a young an like =angong -ing to #e on the
Divine Creator (sland that was peopled #y reclusive old
en.
After =angong -ing had caled down! he #egan to
relate all his happenstance fro tail to head. 6e added.
)%our disciple has one ore thing to report to you. %our
disciple have already arried.+ Long Bushi was
surprised and happy. ).ho is that girl1+ angong -ing
replied. )2ei %in"ue*+ Long Bushi was even ore
surprised. Only when =angong -ing had related
everything to hi did he sighed deeply. )-eople say
that a #eauty is #orne under a unlucky sign. This girl is
really the unlucky of the unluckiest. ( only hope that she
will have a tranEuil happiness that will copensate her
for her entire life of
B>R
isfortunes and wrongs. But5+ 6e sighed and did not
continue.
=angong -ing was grieved to his innerost. 2aster and
disciple #egan to sit in silence to re$ect upon their
sorrows and grief. That was #ecause the two of the
shared the sae sorrows and grief regarding their
loves.
angong -ing tried to ove the topic to other thing s.
).hen your disciple saw the essage <Guest of the
6eavenly 3peror/! ( thought that 2entor 2aster has
gone to a faraway place. ( wonder what happen on that
day on the 6uashan -eak1 6ow did 2entor 2aster get
here1+
Long Bushi closed his eyes and lowered his head. 6e
uttered. )6uashan
-eak! 6uashan -eak5+ 6e covered his eyes with his
hand and did not say anything.
=angong -ing knew fro his e"pression that it had to
do with his grief and sorrows therefore he did not ask
anyore. 6e had wanted to ask what happened to
Danfeng %e :iu#ai.
After a long silence! Long Bushi sighed again and said.
)Forty years ago! when ( &rst heard of the nae of
Divine Creator Teple! ( was &lled with fantasies and
hopes. But now when ( a here! ( a really
disappointed #ut5alas*
(t is now too late.+ angong -ing tried to lighten the
ood #y saying. ) 2entor 2aster! air is an invisi#le
thing #etween the heaven and the sky. .hat ethod
did you use to convert air to food1 Then there will not
#e hungry people in the world anyore*+ Long Bushi
&nally laughed. )-inger! do you know that ost of the
people on this island are aden1 3ven if they are not
aden #ut after that one hundred days of
iprisonent and #rainwash! they are as good as
walking corpse5+ .hen =angong -ing thought of those
white hair old en sitting outside the wooden huts! he
#egan to sigh deeply for it was such an un#eara#le
loneliness.
Long Bushi said. )The cra;iest aong all these aden
is the Lord of this island. Dnder his 4urisdiction! anyone
who has a clear ind will #e deeed a adan. .hen
( reached here and saw all these! ( really cannot #ear to
go #ack to face all those walking corpses out there!
therefore after thinking for a long tie! ( propose a
ridiculous theory to hi*+ angong -ing laughed. ).hat
kind of theory1+ Long Bushi said. )( told hi that the
reason why $owers and trees can thrive
so well is #ecause they can a#sor# the nutrients in the
air. (f huans can #e like the plants and convert the air
to food! then it will really save a lot of anpower and
resources since the air is liitless.
And it can #e used to save the lives of hungry people as
well.+
6e laughed. ).hen the Lord of the island heard y
theories! he was really very happy and heap praises
onto the pro4ect. 6e thought that it was the ost B>L
agni&cent pro4ect ever. 6e proises to give e
anything that ( need. Therefore ( have any delicious
wines over here.+ Although he was laughing #ut he
could not hide his loneliness. This nu#er one warrior in
the 2artial Fraternity had actually tried to drown his
sorrows with wines.
Although =angong -ing would like to laugh with hi #ut
he really could not laugh.
The people of the Divine Creator (sland! were they all
geniuses or aden! were they the superior one! or the
weaker one! =angong -ing really could not tell
anyore.
.hen Long Bushi noticed that he was sighing! he
ceased his laugh and said gravely. )-inger! although (
drown y sorrows with wine #ut never once did ( lost
any hope. ( a always waiting for a chance. .hen that
Lord of this island suon you into his audience again!
ask hi for perission to #e sent here to research the
<ysterious food/. .e will have a chance in another few
onths tie. .hen that tie coes! with the two of us!
our chances of succeeding will #e uch higher.+ (t was
#ecause every year there was a day that was called the
.ild Day. On that day! everyone could freely ove
around.
The ne"t day the Lord of the (sland suoned =angong
-ing to his presence. 6e had wanted to give a special
function to hi #ecause he was a e#er of the
=angong Aristocracy Faily #ut hearing fro hi that
he wanted to partake in that <Grand -ro4ect/! he
iediately agreed.
Tie passed! although the days seeed un#eara#le
long #ut =angong -ing had learnt to endure. Fro tie
to tie! that Lord of the (sland would suon hi into
his presence #ut only 4ust to look at hi for awhile and
4ust said a few words. 6e had noticed that the
ysterious Lord/s eyes showed signs of confusion and
an"iety. And every tie he was suoned! this type of
confusion and an"iety in his eyes would increase. 6e
thought. )Did the Lord of the (sland discovered the
dangers that were lurking on the island1+ During those
days of waiting! Long Bushi did not say any things. 6e
told
=angong -ing to adapt to changes for the walls had
ears.
Therefore during those days of waiting! =angong -ing
#egan to refresh all the instructions of the secret
anuals that he had copletely eori;ed into his
heart. 6e found out that his eyesight had #ecoe
sharper and his #ody gradually #ecoe lighter. 6e did
not know how uch his artial a#ilities had iproved.
,oeties he would sigh when he thought of those
that were his kin and friends B>M that were thousands
of iles away.
One day while he was ediating! he suddenly heard a
loud sound of
applause. And a great deal of old en #egan to spring
past hi uttering. )The day has arrived*+ angong -ing
asked. ).hat day has arrived1+ An old an stopped to
reply hi coldly. ).hat you want to do! you can do.
The day has arrived.+ And he was gone in an instant.
angong -ing was startled and uttered. )6ow uch d
oes he actually know1 5+ 80eferring to the Lord of the
(sland9 Long Bushi coldly hued #ehind hi. )=o
atter how uch he knows! after today! he will not
know anything.+ angong -ing asked. )By reoving
hi1+ Long Bushi said. )That is right*+ 6e gently tapped
his shoulders and said.
).ait for a chance and adapt yourself to changes. (f you
cannot see any ship or raft! even if we have to swi! we
have to get out of this place*+ .hen =angong -ing
heard his 2entor 2aster/s &r conviction! he #egan to
#elieve that nothing was ipossi#le. They sprang out of
this cavern in an instant. Along the way! they spotted
any old en that were walking Euietly. 3"cept for
their eyes! they were really like a walking corpse.
After e"iting fro the secret door! =angong -ing was
glad to #reathe in the fresh air and e#raced in the
wind. (t was like his life was #eing energi;ed. 6e looked
around hi and secretly swore that in order to
e"change for this life and freedo! he would #e willing
to sacri&ce anything.
Long Bushi had since sprang in front of hi and had
already disappeared fro view. =angong -ing scouted
the other areas for possi#le areas for escape. Finally he
was #ack to that wooden hut #ut for now the area was
totally changed.
The old en were feasting and drinking! their eyes
looked delight although they still did not say anything.
At this oent of tie! &ne wine and delicious food
were any ties ore valua#le than precious stones.
Although precious stones were de&nitely very precious
in the aterial world #ut it were worthless here. angong
-ing saw their eyes darting around and thou ght. )Are
they trying to run away too #ecause they too &nd the
life here too un#eara#le1+ Therefore he instantly
discovered that aong the feasting! there was indeed a
kind of alevolent air hidden within it. 6is heart 4uped
and he looked around for his 2entor 2aster #ut he was
nowhere to #e seen.
,uddenly he heard laughter coing fro #ehind the
trees. ,uddenly his ind 4olted and he turned around
and saw Feng 2antian sitting under a giant tree. 6e
looked very haggard and fragile and had undergone
countless days of torture.
6e had suddenly discovered that tried as he could! he
could not nu# his BBT feelings. 6e #owed respectfully
to hi and said. ),enior! #ecause of e! it has en very
hard on you.+ eng 2antian siled. )6ard on e1 5+
,uddenly his laughter #ecae very
on e. The pains have caused all y feelings that are
nu#ed to revive once ore. All these pains have 4olted
e
e caught hold of =angong -ing/s shoulders and aske d
e"citedly. )Child!
e a#out those old en over
=angong -ing had noticed the e"citeent in his voice
and he recalled the
ysterious looks of those old en. (n that instant! he
alost 4uped up. )Are all of you5+ Feng 2antian
nodded. )That is right* ( have secretly fanned their rage
and a#itions. Today! yes today! there will #e a grand
show on this island #etween those old en fro inside
the ountains and us. 3ither we are going to send the
to hell or we will die* 3ven if we are to die! we don/t
wish to live a life like this anyore! a ( right1+
=angong -ing nodded his head and suddenly he
ree#ered soething.
).here is the ship1 (s there a ship around here5+ Feng
2antian asked. ),hip* .hat do we want a ship for1+
angong -ing was startled. )(f there is no ship! ho w are
we going to go ck1 Do we have to sprout wings and $y
across the ocean1+ Feng 2antian laughed awhile and
then coldly said. )Go #ack1 .ho say anything a#out
going #ack1+ =angong -ing was startled again.
Feng 2antian sighed deeply and e"plained. )6ave you
ever thought of this fore. (f you let all these eccentric
old en go # ack to the Central -lains! won/t the entire
Fraternity #e plunged into a turoil1+ =angong -ing
lowered his head. 6e really did not even dare to think
a#out it*
Feng 2antian laughed. )Go have soe wines &rst and
then Euietly wait for a nice show.+ angong -ing said.
),enior5+ Feng 2antian said. )( know what is in your
heart. But a pity without a #oat or a ship! you are
una#le to go #ack.+ 6e e"tended his wooden staC and
sprang away.
=angong -ing leaned against the tree! looking downcast
and a#sor#ed in his thoughts. After awhile he heard the
sound of drus and saw &ve elderly en with golden
headdress appearing followed #y &ve golden fur
#easten at the #ack.
BBQ
They were carrying a stone #ed. On top of the stone
#ed sat the Lord of the Divine Creator (sland.
Although it was noon! #ut his cople"ion was very pale!
alost transparent.
6e seeed to #e afraid of the sun and ordered the
#easten and the elderly en to take hi to the
shade. ,uddenly there was a hilarious laughter aong
the crowd.
On the Divine Creator (sland! laughter was alost a
non7e"istent thing and yet this hilarious laughter was so
audacious.
The Lord of the Divine Creator (sland iediately swept
his glance around and he soon pinpointed the source of
the laughter. 6e Euestioned gravely. ),hou %uan! why
are you laughing1+
Feng 2antian stoped the ground with his wooden staC
that he had #een using as a crutch. 6e walked out of
the crowd and said aloud. )Feng is the surnae of y
ancestor. 2antian is the nae given to e #y y
parents. A real an will
Feng 2antian! who is ,hou
lthough everyone looked eotionless #ut #ecause it
had #een so any
d and frank words that #urning
he Lord of the Divine Creator (sland said gravely!
displaying no traces of
hing1+
eng 2antian laughed hilariously once ore. )(t is so
lauda#le alas! it is so
such great heroes in the past. But now they have all
#ecoe a walking corpse and even have to listen to a
half7insane! half7idiot and he is a half7
cripple freak as well. (f ( were to tell it to the outside
people! surely no one will even #elieve e. Don/t you
&nd it lauda#le too*+ The Lord of the Divine Creator
(sland was now staring at Feng 2antian with his piercing
eyes #ut he did not say anything yet.
Feng 2antian straightened his #ody and his laughter
suddenly ceased. )The reason why ( coe here is
#ecause ( a weary of the aterial world and coe
here
for solitaire. ( didn/t coe here to #e under your
tyrannical rule and to #e live like a prisoner. Let e ask
you this! what virtue and capa#ility do you have to lord
over these #est of the #est heroes of the Fraternity1+
Although all the old en did not say anything #ut their
spirits received a 4olt.
=angong -ing was even ore so and alost clapped his
hands in thunderous applause*
.ithout lifting his eyes oC hi! the Lord of the Divine
Creator (sland slowly said. )2arvelous! since you dare
to laugh like this! surely you ust have soe
con&dence. ,o5+ 6e suddenly swept his eyes around.
)(f anyone else share BBS his opinion! please step
forward*+ =angong -ing was standing #ehind soe
trees! therefore he could not see his eyes #ut noticed
that his voice seeed to have soe ysterious a#ility
to da;;le people. 6e looked around and saw that all
those old en that were standing in front had #ecoe
eotionless again. They did not even have the
intentions to step forward and instead took a few steps
#ack.
The Lord of Divine Creator coldly said. ),o it is only
you1+
Feng 2antian e"pressions changed and he turned
around to shout. ).hat are you all afraid of1 .hat
happen to our plans that we have discussed for any a
days1 6ave you all forgotten a#out it1+ o one said a
word5 Feng 2antian was as white as sheet and
clutched his wooden staC tightly.
The Lord of the Divine Creator (sland coldly said. ),o it
sees that you have the intention to usurp the position
of the Lord of the Lords for yourself. That is only too
easy5+ ,uddenly he laughed eerily and the &ve elderly
en with golden headdress had instantly surrounded
Feng 2antian fro all sides.
The Lord of the Divine Creator (sland said. )(f ( siply
order the to capture you! surely even if you were to
die! you would not rest in peace. All these years! as one
of the ,even ,tewards! surely your artial techniEues
ay not #e inferior to e. Therefore as long as you can
defeat e! fro now on! all atters rtaining to the
island will #e decided #y you*+ eng 2antian clenched
his &sts tighter and tighter and his &ngers looked
#ut he was tre#ling. 6e lifted his staC that looked like
a hook and pointed at the Lord of the Lords.
he Lord of the Divine Creator (sland looked at hi like a
hunter looking at
eng 2antian looked ore and
veryone was looking ore and ore nervous as well5
ne ust know that they were using supree artial
techniEues in a life
ed to #e shaking slightly #ut ighty stroke. As long as
the
ord of the Divine Creator (sland would show even a
slight opening or weakness!
p e"ponents of the Fraternity
hat instant of tie*
Both of the were intently searching for any signs of
weakness and opening.
Both of the were trying to use their physiological aura
to weaken the ental strength of one another. This duel
not only concerns their life and death #ut it also
involved all the fates of all the #est top e"ponents in
the Fraternity who had long BB> retired.
Feng 2antian #reathing slowly #ecae steady. Although
any ties he wanted to use all his ight to e"hi#it a
stance #ut this Lord of the Divine Creator (sland had no
weakness and opening to e"plore. 6ow could he dare to
siply use his stance1 The one dead would surely #e
hi if he would to recklessly attack.
=angong -ing was constantly looking afar. 6e kept
repeating his 2entor
2aster last order into his heart. )Adapt yourself to
changes*+ =ow that his 2entor 2aster was not around!
how could he recklessly act1
The =angong -ing of the present was now diCerent fro
his past. 6is #rain had a#sor#ed the knowledge of a
hundred diCerent artial schools. 6e had long noticed
that the tre#ling staC of Feng 2antian! each slight
tre#le hid a arvelous wondrous stroke* But he did
not attack #ecause he had placed his senses a#ove
strokes! to use sense #efore stance.
Although he was very happy that he could actually
senses Feng 2antian artial techniEues now #ut he
was also very worried. Because every stroke that was
unleashed would surely #e earth shaking. But Feng
2antian did not dare to attack recklessly! then would it
not ean that the Lord of the Divine Creator (sland who
was sitting down there without oving! his artial skills
would reached the int of ace! into the point of
unfathoa#le1
eng 2antian secretly sighed in his heart. )( give up*+
And he lifted his staC
uddenly there was a great shout fro the #ack. ).a it a
inute*+ (t was =angong -ing who had sprang out. (t
was #ecause he had ree#ered all the good things
and care that Feng 2antian had given hi. 6ow could
he stand #ehind and watch hi die1
3veryone was slightly startled.
angong -ing said in a clear voice. )=angong -ing w ill
stand alongside with ,enior Feng on the sae side*+
And he stood in front of Feng 2antian.
The Lord of the Divine Creator (sland coldly said with his
eyes wide opened. )%ou have coe to take this position
of the Lord of the Lords as well1+ angong -ing said
atter of fact. ).rong* ( support Old ,enior Feng in his
deeds and words. (f #ecause of fear! ( did not dare to
say it loud! it would #e really un#eara#le uch like pain
sticking in y #ack and y throat would feel like it has
#een straggled #y a whip*+ The Lord of the Divine
Creator (sland laughed coldly. ).hat a good e"aples.
Do you know that what place is this1 Look around you!
all these top artial e"perts that are around you! which
of the isn/t a hero of their ties1 (s there a roo for
you to talk1*+ angong -ing said aloud. )(f Old ,enior
Feng is wro ng! even if all the BBB
people here are the weak and the elderly! ( will still do
the sae. But if Old ,enior is right! even though all the
people here are the top e"ponents of the Fraternity! (
will still stand up and support* ( only ask what is right
and wrong! not to advance y own interest. Although
y artial a#ility is not high #ut at least y conscious
is #etter than all these earth shaking top artial
e"ponents*+
,oe of the old en #egan to feel ashaed.
The Lord of the Divine Creator (sland gravely said. )%ou
are so young! do you not know how to treasure your
own life1+ angong -ing laughed aloud. )0ather than
suCer hu iliations and indignation! it is #etter to die
now*+ Feng 2antian shouted. )That is the way of a true
an*+
The Lord of the Divine Creator (sland said coldly. )Don/t
you regret what you have done*+
angong -ing said. )( have already placed y life a nd
death far aside.
.ould ( still regret it1+
)That is the way of a true an*+ This shout cae fro
afar.
A an sprang towards the uch like an eagle and
was instantly #y
=angong -ing. (t was the nu#er one warrior of the
-ugilist real! the (ortal
Divine Dragon Long Bushi*
The Lord of the Divine Creator (sland said coldly. ),o
you have coe too*+
Long Bushi thundered. )That is right! ( too have coe.
-inger! Brother Feng! ove aside so that ( can know
how fathoa#le is his artial techniEues*+ 6e was not
willing to say a word ore and snatched away Feng
2antian staC and #owed with his hands. )After you*+
The Lord of Lords was startled for awhile #ecause he
had never saw such a rson as hi #efore. )%ou want to
&ght with e1+ ong Bushi thundered. )That is right*+
Before he ha d &nished! he had
he Lord of the Divine Creator (sland had not e"pec ted
hi to dare to &ght
n or care. 6e siply swung his
shi attacks.
ong Bushi wielded his staC uch like a sharp swor d
and there were very
ant he had ade seven attacking strokes! windforce
fro his staC grew even ore furious #ut the leaves on
top of
ong Bushi vital strength was
n one inch of his vital force
is stances and strokes were &lled with changes an d
$e"i#ility. (t was
attacked! it was without
F
for his own safety as
pared to the styles of other top e"ponent e"pert s.
eng 2antian sighed and said. )=o wonder the pugilists
in the Fraternity
or in the -ugilist real. =ow s nae*+
angong -ing siled while Feng 2antian added. )As t he
saying goes! the strong will defeat the weak! courage
will defeat the tiid. Although that Lord of the Lords
artial techniEues are ysterious and e"traordinary
#ut ( a afraid he will not #e a#le to #lock this earth
shaking courage that coes fro your 2entor
Teacher*+
(n #etween his talks! Long Bushi had already attack with
ore than ten strokes. 6e was focusing on attacking his
opponent and placed defense as secondary. 6e did not
see to care for his own personal safety as well. Dnder
his torrential &erce attacks however! he could #arely
saw the Lord of the Divine Creator &gure.
The Lord of Lords asked. )%ou really do not want your
life anyore1+
Long Bushi attacked with another three strokes and
shouted. )That is right*+
The Lord of Lords said. )(f you died! then what will
happen to your
ong Bushi laughed. ).hat pro4ect1 (t is 4ust a tri ck to
fool sall children*+ he Lord of the Divine Creator with
an angry shout plunged forward with
his right hand! #roke the head of the staC and his left
hand on Long Bushi/s chest.
,uddenly #oth of the hit one another on each other/s
chest and they $ew several yards away fro one
another. 3veryone was startled and did not know what
had happened.
angong -ing called out in shock. )2entor 2aster! y
ou5+ Long Bushi rose up and thundered. )2ove aside*+
And he sprang to the side of the stone #ed to attack the
Lord of the Lords on his chest! head and seven other
a4or accupoints*
.hen the Lord of the Divine Creator saw this type of
reckless attack! his e"pressions changed and e"tended
his hands to parry his oves. )Go #ack*+ Long Bushi did
not slow down at all and use attack to counter attack!
he returned three strokes and shouted. )Bullshit*+ But
when he opened his outh! #lood $ew out. (t was
#ecause he had already suCered internal in4uries when
the Lord of the Divine Creator had hit hi on the chest
4ust oents ago.
=angong -ing was greatly alared and saw that his
2entor 2aster continued on his relentless attacks.
The &ght aroused the &re in soe of the old en in the
crowd. Only those BBG old en that resided in the
ountains reained as eotionless as ever. Feng
2antian said to =angong -ing gravely. )(f the old en in
the front rows will to &ght the Lord of the Divine
Creator! then he will #e in a grave situation. 3"cept for
a few old en who are stewards who ay still &ght for
hi! the other old en at the #ack would not even
care.+ angong -ing was getting very worried for his
2ento r 2aster/s safety. 6e solenly said. )Dntil now!
this Lord of the Lords has yet to stand up. (f he is to
stand up! then ( afraid that #enevolent teacher will5+
Feng 2antian laughed coldly. )6e has already #een
aWicted #y deviation
he can never stand ever again.+
,uddenly there was a two cranking sound. Long Bushi
had oved #ack and fallen to the ground. The Lord of
the Divine Creator oved #ack in staggered steps. (t
seeed that the two of the had each taken one #low.
One ust know that when the Lord of Divine Creator
had attacked hi! Long Bushi did not try to dodge it #ut
instead he took the opportunity to attack! therefore the
Lord of the Divine Creator had #een hit too. (f he did not
sacri&ce hiself! how would he going to hit hi at all1
angong -ing ran to the side of Long Bushi in great
shock. )2entor 2aster! how are you feeling1+ Long
Bushi forced out a sile and said. )Go and take a look
at hi &rst*+
=angong -ing turned his head around and saw that
those old en had revived their &ghting spirit and every
one of the had surrounded the Lord of the Divine
Creator #ut none of the were close! as the #easten
and the ,tewards were near.
The Lord of the Divine Creator was sitting with his eyes
closed and he was very pale. After awhile! suddenly he
voited out #lood.
Feng 2antian with his eyes widened! shouted. )6e has
#een heavily in4ured too*+ BBR
Chapter 3ighteen
The Lord of the Divine Creator (sland
The Lord of the Divine Creator (sland slowly opened his
eyes and looked at
all the old en. Although he did not say anything!
although he had not oved #ut his eyes #etrayed his
rage. But the rage of his eyes could not copared to
the old en that looking at hi now O They had
concealed their eotions for years and now even their
looks could give soe one an heart attack*
Feng 2antian thundered. )%ou are a crippled an and
now you are seriously in4ured. .hat do you have to say
now1+ The Lord of the Divine Creator (sland slowly said.
)That is right. ( a now seriously in4ured and ( have
nothing to say now. ( will give up y position.+ 6e
laughed for awhile and then added. )=ot only will ( give
up y position #ut ( will also give up y life. But you
have to let e go and arrange for y own funeral.+
Feng 2antian looked around hi for a response #ut all
the old en did not say anything. Long Bushi
thundered. )Let hi go*+ =aturally Feng 2antian would
have to coply.
The Lord of the Divine Creator (sland looked at his &ve
stewards with the golden headdress and asked. ).hat
a#out the lot of you1+ 86e is asking the if they will #e
willing to die along with hi9 The stewards looked at
one another and without a word! walked far away.
The Lord of the Divine Creator (sland forced out a sile
and said. )?ery good! even you lot decide to a#andon
e5+ ,uddenly there were a howl and &ve golden fur
#easten charged towards the elder old en that was
looking. One of the old en was careless and he was
instantly tore apart #y the #easten*
The other old en were startled #ut they soon
retaliated. 3very #low that they had used had windforce
that were earth shattering* (n an instant! two of the
#easten had $own up in id7air with their skulls
#roken and their #ones scattered*
The Lord of the Divine Creator (sland thundered. )6old
it*+ 6is voice still coanded a ysterious authority
over everyone.
3veryone hesitated for awhile and iediately they
stopped in their tracks.
6e signaled with his hand with a gesture and
iediately the reaining #easten kneel #efore hi.
)For e! you are &ghting with your lives is it #ecause
you still want to follow e1+ All the #easten nodded.
BBL The Lord of the Divine Creator siled and then
sighed deeply. )( didn/t e"pect that the lot of you
although ay not #e fully huan yet #ut you have a
huan heart. %ou actually know what is called loyalty
and righteous.+ The &ve stewards that were now looking
fro the side lowered their heads.
The Lord of the Divine Creator said in a clear voice.
)Good* Carry e ck*+ he three golden fur #easten
lifted the stone #ed and walked towards the
eng 2antian coldly said. )( a afraid that you will not
ade it #ack to
he Lord of the Divine Creator laughed coldly for a while
and turned to look angong -ing! as if he wanted to say
soething. But &nally he left without a
Long Bushi looked terri#le now and even his #reathing
started to #e very weak.
angong -ing upon seeing his 2entor 2aster/s in4uri es!
he felt a heart wrenching pain in his heart. ,o he rose
up and said aloud. )(n the past! all of you are heroes.
.hy did you all #ecoe cowards today1 (f all of you
have decided to
is condition. Because he wants to in4ure the Lord of
Lords! he is even willing to &rst let hiself #e hit &rst*
=ow that you have seen that! how do you all
veryone stood on the sae spot and their eyes #eca e
di.
angong -ing was grieved. )2entor 2aster! alas 2ent or
2aster* (t is all right if you cannot win with all your skills
#ut why did you uses your #ody as it5+ ong Bushi
slowly opened his eyes and forced hisel f to sile.
)-inger! sit wn &rst and listen to a story*+ lthough no
one spoke #ut they were all had #een ve ry ipressed
with the ortal Divine Dragon/s courage. ,o they
were all paying attention to this story
ong Bushi said. )(n an ancient forest! where there is no
huan! a hundred
. There are no wars and no &ghts.
t is really a very peaceful place5+ 6is face glowed! it
seeed that he too had
ys did not last for long! one day an evil #east coe to
the forest and it #egin to eat one #east a day. Therefore
the hundred #easts are very
herefore they have to allow that evil #east to sla ughter
the. One day they can no longer endure it anyore!
they gathered together to discuss of a plan to dispose
of the evil #east. But still! they
a BBM
t.+
it or not and the ra##it
nce it reaches its hoe! it
the evil #east. (t uses itself as a sacri&ce and indeed!
after the evil #east has eaten the ra##it! the poison
reacts and it is dead. Once again! the forest r the ra##it.
Do you think that the sacri&ce of the ra##it is worth it1+
=angong -ing lowered his head to hide his tears.
The (ortal Divine Dragon Long Bushi siled. )Hust
now when ( was scouting the island! ( already knew that
it is near ipossi#le to escape fro this island. ,o (
decide to #e this ra##it and to sacri&ce yself so that
everyone can gain their happiness.+ 6e paused a while
#efore continuing. )Hust now that Lord of the Divine
Creator (sland had used a feint called the <Capturing the
Dragon with the Bare
6ands/. 6e had calculated that ( would surely #e a#le to
avoid it. But ( did not avoid it and instead ( sei;e this
rare opportunity to in$ict a #low upon hi. -inger!
although ( a seriously in4ured #ut do you think that
this in4ury is worth it1+ =angong -ing was wiping his
tears.
Feng 2antian said. )6ero Long! (5(5+ 6is voice was
shaky and he could not continue anyore. (nstead he
#ent over to inspect his in4uries.
,everal old en stepped forward to give hi healing
pills. =aturally Long
Bushi knew that his in4uries were hard to recover #ut he
4ust siled as a gesture of thanks.
Although everyone had o#tained a victory #ut this
victory was #ittersweet.
3veryone/s hearts were heavy. 3ven if there were &ne
wines and delicious food around now! no one had the
ood to en4oy it.
Towards sunset! a golden fur #eastan appeared with a
scroll and Feng
2antian took it over to read it aloud. )( have decided to
give up y position.
Those who want to #e the ne"t Lord of Lords! you can
follow the envoy to elect the new Lord of the Divine
Creator.+ Long Bushi was now lying on a #ed of $owers
with =angong -ing #esides hi. After Feng 2antian had
&nished reading it! he felt nothing #ut grief. 6e only
hoped that Long Bushi would recover. And he did not
care for the position of the
Lord of the Divine Creator.
After waiting for awhile! a few old en stepped forward.
The &ve stewards glance at one another #efore they too
stepped fro the woods.
Feng 2antian shouted aloud. )=o atter who is the new
Lord of the Divine BFT Creator (sland! do not forget
a#out the sacri&ces that 6ero Long has ade today.
Or else (! Feng 2antian will want to &ght with hi*+
Long Bushi said. )%ou should have go5+
Feng 2antian said! )After this episode! the position of
the Lord of the
Divine Creator (sland is #ut a $eeing glory. ,o long as
ne"t tie! everything will #e handled fairly and not to
let 6ero Long down*+
Long Bushi siled and saw that a group of elderly old
en were now following the 3nvoy. ,oe of these
people in the group had wanted to #e the ne"t Lord of
Lords! soe others siply want to see what happens
ne"t while the last group were those near insane old
en that could not put down their research. Tie
passed and it was now dark. ,uddenly there was a
thunderous sound coing fro the ountains.
And when Feng 2antian and soe of the old en heard
this sound! their e"pressions started to change
treendous. Feng 2antian grasped. )Oh dear5*+ And
he sprang up.
angong -ing was startled. ).hat is happening1+ Feng
2antian and soe of the old en #egan to spring in the
direction of the ountain.
Long Bushi said. )-inger! go and see what has happen
over there.+
=angong -ing nodded and sprang like he was $ying. 6is
oveent swiftness skills had treendous iproved #y
several notches when copared to the past. (n an
instant he was at the cliC. 6e saw Feng 2antian and the
rest of the old en crowded around the secret door of
the ountain in shock.
angong -ing asked. ).hat has happened1+ Feng
2antian held his new staC tightly and said hatefully.
)Curse it! curse it. ( actually forget a#out this thing. (
didn/t e"pect that he would #e so ruthless5+ Feng
2antian sighed deeply. )This ountain cavern used to
#e a place that was used #y its previous occupants to
avert theselves fro the turoil of an
chaotic age. Therefore it is like a to# and there is a
<Dragon Calaity Boulder/ to seal oC the entrance. (n
case their eneies followed the into the cavern! they
will release the <Dragon Calaity oulder/ to trap
everyone inside. ( have already
ducted that after he had lost his position! as Lo rd of
Lords! he would rather die #ut ( did not e"pect hi to #e
so insane and ruthless as to want so any people to #e
#uried with hi*+ =angong -ing sighed when he
thought of those people in the cavern who were feeling
hopelessness inside. 6e lowered his head and asked. )(
wonder if there is any other way to save the1+ BFQ
Feng 2antian said. )After the <Dragon Calaity Boulder/
had #een released! even a deity would not #e a#le to
save the. =ot only we cannot save the #ut our
situation5alas*+ angong -ing was startled and he
asked. ).hat1+ Feng 2antian replied. )All the daily
necessities of life like food are all inside the caverns.
Although the island do have #irds and #easts #ut the
nu#ers are sall. Or else ( why do ( need to go to the
Central -lains to #ring so any ck. Fro now on5+ 6e
#itterly siled. ).e only ha ve tree #arks and roots to
eat*+
3veryone ood was solen and they slowly started to
walk #ack.
angong -ing had a 4olt in his head! and he asked.
),ince we can no longer stay on this island! why don/t
everyone leave this island1+ Feng 2antian said. )Ten
thousands iles of ocean! even if we forcefully ake a
raft! we can never survive the waves.+ angong -ing
said. ),enior! last tie when you go t o the Central
-lains! why can/t you5+ Feng 2antian sighed deeply.
)There is ten fast arks that are ade fro iron wood
that are ten thousands old. =ot only the waves can/t
destroy it' and with our artial a#ilities! we can even
speed through the ocean #ut5alas* Only three such
fast arks are left and they are all in the ountain
caverns*+ The taste of victory had not #een sapled yet
and everyone/s hearts #ecae heavy.
Luckily! the island still had a source of strea water
that was enough for everyone to use.
After another three to &ve days! Long Bushi in4uries
looked #etter now #ut he was still in a dire situation.
3veryone tried their #est to help hi! even e"pended
their vital energies to aid hi in recovery. But that Lord
of the Divine Creator (sland! his pal strength was too
frightening. (f not for the fact that Long Bushi had
trained a very strong ental willpower fro his
nuerous life and death situations! #ecause of his ri#s
and nerves were #roken! he would have died instantly*
.henever Long Bushi had slept! =angong -ing would
ask those old en for pointers a#out the various artial
techniEues. 6e had ree#ered all the countless
arvelous secret artial skills and now with the advice
and pointers of all those e"perienced top e"ponents! his
artial a#ility had now iproved #y leaps and #ounds*
But soeties when he ree#ered that he had to die
in a faraway land! he BFS laented what was the point
if he would aster all the ost arvelous artial arts
in the world1 Therefore he could not help #ut sigh.
After a few ore days! when the weather got warer!
=angong -ing was fanning Long Bushi with a fan.
Long Bushi grasped. )-inger! it has #een hard on you.+
angong -ing forced a sile. )The one that has #een
hard is you! 2entor 2aster. ( really did not e"pect to see
you here after the 6uashan ,uit eet.+
Long Bushi sighed. )(t is a long story. That day! when (
went to the 6uashan
,uit and saw that %e :iu#ai actually did not die. (
don/t know if ( feel startled or delight. Along the way!
she played so any tricks on e! ( should #e feeling
very upset. But after seeing her! after seeing how
fragile she looked! all the ve"ations of y heart $ew
away.+ angong -ing secretly sigh and thought.
)Although 2 entor 2aster is a hero of his ties! #ut he
is so aCectionate. But the way ( treating 2ei %in"ue5
alas*+ Long Bushi said. )At that oent of tie! ( 4ust
stood idiocy in front of her and did not know what to
say. But who will e"pect5+ ,uddenly there were cries of
surprise and panic outside.
Long Bushi e"pression changed and he asked. ).hat
has happened1+ angong -ing said. )Disciple will take a
look outsi de.+ 6e sprang out of that sall wooden hut
and saw any people oving hurriedly in the woods.
e"t he heard Feng 2antian saying. ),earch around t he
area! ( will guard the position here*+ =angong -ing
hurried to Feng 2antian and was startled to see four
corpses.
)6ow did they died1 (s it5+
Feng 2antian said solenly. )Take a closer look.+
angong -ing saw that their countenances were twist ed.
)(s it #ecause the water is poisoned*+ Another old an
had sprung here and took out a silver #owl. 6e &lled it
with the water fro the strea and iediately the
silver #owl turned #lack*+ angong -ing was startled.
)There is indeed poison in the water*+ Feng 2antian
looked e"treely grave. The only source of water on
this island had #een poisoned. The conseEuences were
indeed not a sall atter*
The three of the looked at the $owing strea idiocy.
,uddenly =angong -ing shouted. )(t alright* This strea
coes fro a living source of water* Although the water
have #een poisoned #ut the poison will su#side sooner
or later. As long as we guarded the source of the $owing
water! we will not die of thirst*+ BF> Feng 2antian
received a 4olt and he iediately said aloud. )Go
now*+
(t so happened that Euite a few old en had returned
#y now and iediately two old en rushed to the
source of the water.
Feng 2antian sighed. )(t a lucky thing that this strea
is a live water* (t is really a ost fortunate thing. But
the atter is not over yet. (f we do not &nd out who is
the one that put the poison! then we will never have a
peaceful day*+ uddenly they saw a soke in the distant
and soon t he entire forest was on
urged on #y the wind.
eng 2antian was shocked and shouted. )The fruit tr ees
are on &re*+ veryone tried to help to put out the &re #ut
it w as a futile eCort. For the
g winds* ,oon! everything
cae charcoal #lack5 eng 2antian was too shocked
and laented. )Oh heavens* 6eavens5+ he two other
old en who were #esides Feng 2antian suddenly
laughed.
ollapsed onto the ground in that the two old en upon
ties #ecae ad all of a
eng 2antian clenched his teeth and hit their accup oints
to knock the
uddenly there were a couple of screas and a few o ld
en had #urst into
o #adly' alive only #ecause
ade prolong their suCerings
fore they died.
eng 2antian was looking ore and ore gravely. 6e
stoped his leg and
turned around and looked at
angong -ing. ).ould it #e her1+ angong -ing was
surprised. ).ho1+ Feng 2antian e"claied. )2ei
%in"ue* =ot only does she hate everyone on
this island #ut also her hatred runs very deep.
3specially toward you! she hates you all the ore. A
person like her who is so haughty and carry herself with
pride! who loves you so deeply! add to the fact that with
her intellect and artial a#ilities! the one that5+
,uddenly he stopped and sighed. )But ( hope that ( a
incorrect.+
=angong -ing stood on the sae spot rigidly. Feng
2antian was afraid that he ight #e upset so he did not
continue. But now that he had thought of it! it was a
huge possi#ility5 Feng 2antian sighed deeply and then
his e"pressions changed. )Let us go ck fast. And don/t
let the eney destroy our dwel ling places*+
Feng 2antian! =angong -ing and all the surviving old
en iediately BFB sprang to the directions of their
dwelling places. Along the way! =angong -ing #egan to
feel his heart #eating very hard as though he had
sensed an oinous oen. Therefore he grew even ore
an"ious.
.hen they reached their dwelling places! =angong -ing
was glad that nothing had happened. 6e hurried to his
2aster. )2entor 2aster52entor 2aster5+ But he was
stunned to see the (ortal Divine Dragon Long Bushi
issing*
Feng 2antian was stunned as well.
Feng 2antian shouted. )6ero Long is now issing.
6urry and search for hi. 6alf will follow e to search
while the other half stay #ehind to as sentries5+ But
one old an coldly added. ).ho are you to order us*+
And &ve old en stepped forward in front of Feng
2antian. The one taking the lead added. )This used to
#e a peaceful island. 3veryone is living peacefully. But
ever since you have returned! you have caused
everything to turn upside down. %ou should have
coitted suicide long ago as a sin oCering to all of us.
.hat right do you have to order us1*+ Feng 2antian
e"pressions changed and asked. )Are you all willing to
live like a walking corpse and let that deon lord
control you1+ The old an coldly replied. )3ven though
that is the case #ut it is #etter than dying fro hunger
and thirst.+ And he started to walk towards Feng
2antian.
Feng 2antian thundered. ).hat do you want to do1+
The old an said. )( want to kill you*+ And he attacked
Feng 2antian*
Feng 2antian said. )%ou don/t know what is good for
you and willing to #e a slave. (f ( know you are such a
person! why should ( #e #other a#out you.+ (n #etween
his words! he had attacked with seven strokes. Although
the old an techniEues were e"traordinary and cunning
#ut his internal power was not strong. (n 4ust seven
strokes! Feng 2antian forced hi to #ack oC.
This old an was a researcher in the cavern for the pill
of longevity. The pill that he had created had destroyed
his internal power when he swallowed it instead of
helping hi achieved iortality.
The other four old en #egan to 4oin in the fray.
Although Feng 2antian artial a#ilities were very high
#ut he could not &ght the all at the sae tie and he
even cae close to losing his life*
Another old an 4oined in the fray shouting. )( rather
die in freedo than to live as a slave. Brother Feng! let
e help you*+ Another old an coldly said. )( have not
lived enough yet* (t #etter for e BFF to live under
slavery than #eing dead.+ All the #est of the #est top
e"ponents in the Fraternity started to 4oin in the fray to
&ght each other. Only the shadows of their hands could
#e seen as they attacked as swift as lightning in this
ass confusion.
,uddenly there was a great shout. ),top it*+ Followed
#y another two shouts. ),top it* ,top it*+ Three old en
had appeared with three corpses fro the outside and
they sprang to everyone.
The one taking the lead shouted aloud. )Hust now three
of our friends were a#ushed #y a sneak attack fro
the wild grasses and their #odies swelled #efore they
died. =ow we are facing a crisis. (f we were to &ght
aong ourselves &rst! then we will surely die*+
3veryone started to halt their &ghts #ut they were
staring at one another in hatred.
angong -ing said in a clear voice. )(f there is a will!
there is a way. .ith our co#ine a#ilities! will we still
die of hunger here1+ Feng 2antian said. )(ndeed. After
we &nd out who is the one that set the &re and poison!
with our united front! we can still turn this wasteland
into a paradise.+ This few words were golden indeed
and everyone was oved. .ho would protest against
such sound advice1 3veryone followed the lead of Feng
2antian.
6alf stay #ehind to guard the dwelling places! the
another half #egan to search for the culprit and the
issing Long Bushi.
=angong -ing was feeling terri#ly grieved as well as
an"ious. Although he was worry a#out his 2entor
2aster/s life and death #ut he was afraid that the
eney would #e 2ei %in"ue.
(f it were 2ei %in"ue who did all these! then would a
an like =angong
-ing who divided right and wrong clearly would do1
Although 2ei %in"ue had loved hi with all her heart
#ut under these circustances! he could never forgive
2ei %in"ue*
=angong -ing had walked to the cliCs near the sea. 6e
saw that any #lack cottages housed the spiritual
ta#lets and ashes of all the heroes of the 2artial
Fraternity. .hen he saw their naes! he was &lled with
a war stirring in his #lood*
6e stressed his eyes to view the open seas. There was
not a single sight of any ship. (f there was no ship on
the open seas! then where did 2ei %in"ue coe fro1
.as it #ecause it was not her that did such a thing1
Then who was the eney in the dark1
,uddenly he noticed a shoe ade fro grass at. The
head of the shoe was inting east while the heel was
pointing south and it had soe traces of #lood on it.
=angong -ing had a 4olted in his head. )Can it #e that
this shoe is left #ehind #y BFG y 2entor 2aster*+
.ithout any hesitation! he #egan to follow in a
southeast direction indicated #y the shoe*
After a while! he found another shoe and it was pointing
to the west! he #egan to follow it until he reached a
#lack cliC. 6e #egan to search carefully along the cliC
#ut still he could not &nd any passages.
.hen the setting sun was setting in the west and shone
upon the cliC! he #egan to sit down on the side of the
cliC in hopelessness. ,uddenly he heard a low voice
coing fro the cliC #elow. (t was actually the voice of
the Lord of the Divine Creator. )Long Bushi has a pair of
grass at shoes #ut now he is #are oted. (t is indeed
very strange*+ he instant he heard the voice! he had
already spru ng to take a look! hiding hind soe rocks.
6e saw that #elow the side of th e 4agged cliC was the
essy
=angong -ing saw that he was #eing carried #y a
golden fur #eastan who seeed to $y fro the 4agged
cliC upward into a hidden passage on the cliC.
.ithout any hesitation! he iediately took a peek
where they had disappeared. But 4ust when he was
a#out to 4up down! 86e was con&dence with his
present swiftness oveent skill! he could 4up down
safety down the cliC9! he saw that the cliC was as steep
as sheet and there was no hiding place* 6e #egan to
hesitate and to look at the cliC carefully. ,uddenly he
noticed that when the wind had started to #low! the
vines would start to ove and there was a tiny opening
in the vines. ,urely that ust #e the ysterious
entrance. ,o he i#ued his hands with vital energies
and 4uped down. ,lowly he separated the vines and
indeed! there was a passage* Like a snake! he #egan to
slip in.
After walking for ore than thirty feet! he discovered
that it was a dead end. angong -ing was startled. )6ow
coe 2entor 2aster is not here1+ After searching for a
while! he found a wooden wall. 6e deducted that there
ust #e another passage. Therefore! he started to
punch it #ut withdrawn in pain. This wooden wall was as
hard as iron* And he could not ove it at all. 8(t was
ade of iron wood9.
6e took a deep #reath to circulate a outhful of vital
energy and was preparing to sash this wall with all his
ight when suddenly! the wooden wall #egan to
descend and two golden fur #easten appeared*
.ith a great shout and shifting his leg oveent
techniEues! he charged into the passage. As his hands
were already i#ued with all his vital strength! the
#eastan on the right side was instantly killed.
BFR The #eastan on the left iediately reacted with
howling and ysterious techniEues. The #eastan was
very strong and could attack with #oth his left and right
hands. After three strokes! =angong -ing was taken
a#ack as the #eastan was too &erce and did not even
care of his life and death. But suddenly the #eastan
halted his attacks with a howl and plunged forward
again*
=angong -ing saw that the #eastan had opened its
ar into a #ear hug and e"posed an opening. (t did not
see like the ysterious techniEues that he had used
earlier. But =angong -ing was afraid that the #eastan
was hiding a secret techniEue if he would take
advantage of the opening so he decided to use a feint
#y pushing out his left and right hand instead.
But how would he e"pect that the #eastan to take a
direct hit! it did not even try to evade his feint at all.
=angong -ing was 4olted and thought. )Does it ean
that this #eastan only knows three strokes1+ The
#eastan shook violently after =angong -ing hit hi
#ut he still persisted in advancing towards =angong
-ing.
=angong -ing was startled to see this #eastan still
advancing like a deon upon hi. 6e took the
opportunity to hit the #eastan while it was shaking!
&nally it $ew #ackward and collapsed.
6e did not know earlier! he had already daaged the
#eastan in his heart.
The #eastan persisted only #ecause his ind and
#ody was focusing on =angong
-ing. ,o when =angong -ing attacked again! he could
not defend hiself and was hit again.
=angong -ing #reathed in a sigh of relief and caled
hiself down. 6e noticed that this wood that was
#locking the passage was like a ship. 6e suddenly
ree#ered that this wood that was as hard as iron!
was it iron wood ship that Feng 2antian had
entioned1 6e was very delightful and entered the
passage. (n the corner of the passage was a stone #ed
and on it lay a person! it was the (ortal Divine
Dragon Long Bushi*
angong -ing cried out in 4oy. )2entor 2aster5+ Before
he could &nish! soeone laughed coldly for awhile
#ehind hi.
)%ou have coe too* 2arvelous! arvelous*+ =angong
-ing was startled and iediately turned his #ody to
see the Lord of the Divine Creator (sland clutching on
two wooden staC to #e used as his legs. 6e was sitting
on the head of a golden fur #eastan and =angong
-ing did not even noticed when they had appeared.
Dnder the di light of this passage! this old an/s eyes
were very #right and were like an insane wild #east. 6e
did not look like the eotionless Lord of the
Divine Creator that he had known*
=angong -ing knew that this Lord of the Divine Creator
had #een cra;y long
BFL
ago. The shock of losing his power caused his adness
to totally eerge! therefore he would do all those cra;y
things like #urying all the others in the ountain. (n
that instant! =angong -ing was feeling startled and
angry at the sae tie. 6e
shouted angrily. )The one that set the &re! poisoned the
water and coits all the urders! are they done #y
you1+ The Lord of the Divine Creator (sland laughed.
)Other than e! who else can it #e1 Those who follow
e shall live. Those who go against e shall die.
,ince all these people have #etrayed e! it only
deserving that ( send the to their aker*+
=angong -ing was 4olted and he slowly oved #ack to
the side of Long
Bushi.
The Lord of the Divine Creator (sland said. ),o you dare
to &ght with e1+ angong -ing said aloud. )=ot only will
( &ght wit h you #ut ( also want to reove you*+ And
=angong -ing sprang forth to engage hi. The Lord of
the Divine Creator (sland laughed aloud. )Good*+
=angong -ing focused all his spirit with all his heart and
soul to e"ecute all his stances. Dsing the Divine Dragon
-al ,kill as his priary attack! he i"ed all the
secondary stances with the various arvelous
techniEues of all the clans and
lusionary attacks! da;;ling and arvelous*
he Lord of the Divine Creator (sland laughed. )The en
of the =angong
ose dead #ooks #ut ( didn/t e"pect that you can really
ake the into a living stance.+ .ith a shook of his
staC! he #roke seven strokes of =angong
ing in a row*
he #eastan that the Lord of the Divine Creator wa s
sitting on was large.
fter another ten attacking strokes! =angong -ing d
ecided not to attack the Lord of Lords anyore and
instead he aied at the #eastan. Because the
#eastan was
is #ack! he could not retaliate against =angong -ing/s
attacks. (n three attack strokes! =angong -ing had
forced
eeling encouraged! he used a powerful stance nae
<0ain#ow in the Day/
techniEue fro 3ei ,ect and ance! even #efore he
could ked #y the iage of the Lord of Lords/ staC.
he Lord of the Divine Creator (sland said. )%ou ha ve
ade a total of
ack.+ And he swung #oth his staCs to for a powerful
windforce that hit hi like a heavy gravity.
e had now changed his defensive stances into oCen sive
stances. ,uddenly! M =angong -ing was felt a tap on his
shoulder. Holted! he hurriedly oved #ack seven steps
and now his #ack was facing the wall. (n another
instant! the staCs were on his face. (n shock! =angong
-ing picked a corpse of a #eastan to #lock the attack
and in an instant! the dead #eastan was sliced into
two halves* ,uddenly the #eastan that was carrying
the Lord of the Divine Creator
(sland paused in his tracks to outh the $esh of the
#eastan that was sliced.
The Lord of the Divine Creator ordered. )-ut it down!
put it down5+ But the #eastan refused to listen and
he had to hit its accupoint and instantly the astan
collapsed. 6e did not use any force! erel y tapped with
his staC. 6e was heard uttering. )A #east is after all
still a #east.+ =angong -ing sei;ed this inute
opportunity to attack #ut he issed while the Lord of
the Divine Creator (sland $ew to the stone #ed and he
gripped Long Bushi #y his throat. )Do you still want your
2entor 2aster to live1+
=angong -ing was stunned and did not dare to ove a
single step*
The Lord of the Divine Creator (sland slowly said. )(
have already io#ili;ed hi #y hitting hi on his
sleep accupoint. At any point of tie! ( can eCortlessly
kill hi! unless5+
angong -ing said aloud. )Dnless what1+
The Lord of the Divine Creator (sland said. )Dnless you
listen to e o#ediently.+ angong -ing angrily shouted. )(
didn/t e"pect that given your status! you will do such
despica#le things*+ The Lord of the Divine Creator
(sland laughed. )( a too old and too e"perienced to fall
for your taunting tactics. (f you don/t listen to e! it is
up to you. But your 2entor 2aster/s life will end
#ecause of you*+ angong -ing was stunned for awhile
#efore he sighe d in length. ).hat do you want e to
do1+ The Lord of the Divine Creator (sland was solen
when he said. )All of y attendants have #een killed #y
you. =aturally you ust do their work. ( will give you
two hours to shift this #ig ship to the entrance of
another cave and you ust also shift all the things in
the cave to the ship. (f you were late for even a inute!
or if you tried to infor the others! heng5heng. %ou
should know the conseEuences. ( don/t need to say! you
should know.+ angong -ing was startled. )%ou want to
leave this place1+ The Lord of the Divine Creator (sland
said. )That is right. This island has coe a wasteland.
Do ( really need to live like a #east here1 (t is a pity
that y grand plans have not #een fully accoplished
yet #ut5+ 6e suddenly laughed heartily. )Although
these people have not die yet #ut living is actually a
suCering for the*+ BGT =angong -ing was angry and
feeling shocked at the sae tie.
The Lord of the Divine Creator (sland said. )But you can
rest assured. =ot only will ( take you and your 2entor
2aster away! ( will even pass you the edicinal
knowledge that ( have painstakingly researched over
the years. .hy don/t you close your eyes for awhile and
think. (f you control the life of soe one else and even
can shift his organs freely! 4ust iagine the wondrous
feeling that
angong -ing angrily said. ).ho want your5+
The Lord of the Divine Creator (sland stoped his staC
and thundered.
)6urry and get to work*+ =angong -ing secretly sighed.
6e would rather suCer huiliations than see har #efell
his #enevolent teacher.
=ot only was this wooden ship large #ut it was also very
heavy. After
=angong -ing had ustered all his strength did he
&nally anaged to shift the ship and all the things to
the entrance. 6e was surprised to know that there was
another passage that leaded fro this cave directly to
the ocean #elow.
.hen he was done! he had e"pended all his strength
and was sweating profusely.
The Lord of the Divine Creator laughed. )?ery well
done* =ow you will stay at the entrance of the cave #ut
do not ake any false ove*+ =angong -ing had no
choice #ut to coply. After a while he saw hi carrying
his 2entor 2aster on his #ack.
)-ush the ship into the sea and after that ove #ack
three steps*+ That was all he said.
After using all his strength! he &nally pushed the ship
into the sea. The Lord of the Divine Creator #oarded the
ship and then shouted to hi. )Coe and #oard the
ship too*+ After =angong -ing #oarded the ship! he
siply stirred the waters with his staC a few ties and
the ship speeded away. The Lord of the Divine Creator
suddenly #ecae very tranEuil and solenly said. )-ick
the paddle and use your
strength to row the ship. ( will #e here to steer the ship
for you*+ angong -ing was naturally pu;;led so he
asked. )Ac tually ( don/t wish to stay on the island #ut
what a#out you1 %ou have spent years of your
painstaking eCorts on the island. Can/t you #ear to let it
go1+ The Lord of the Divine Creator coldly said. )( can/t
#ear to*+ angong -ing was delighted in his head and he
added . ),ince you can/t #ear to! let us go #ack*+ BGQ
The Lord of the Divine Creator said. )Although ( can/t
#ear to #ut ( have to go.+ =angong -ing would like to
leave the Divine Creator (sland #ut he 4ust could not
#ear to leave his friends that were on the island #ehind.
6e could only sigh. Finally the Divine Creator (sland
#ecae only a sall dot on the hori;on.
Tie passed5
Although the Lord of the Divine Creator still had his grip
on Long Bushi/s throat #ut he was now asleep.
=angong -ing thought it was a good opportunity and
slowly put down the paddle down. Then he sprang to
the Lord of the Divine Creator who suddenly woke up
even #efore he could even ove his hands.
angong -ing angrily said. ).hat do you actually wa nt
to do with #oth of us1+ The Lord of the Divine Creator
coldly said! )( want you to learn all y edicinal arts
within a year. Then you will help e do a
<Trans&guration Art/ and help e cure y cripple legs*+
angong -ing replied angrily. ).ho want to learn yo ur
cra;y edicinal arts*+ 6e laughed. )3ven if you don/t
wish to learn! you ust learn. %ou ust know that it is
not a reEuest #ut an order. (f you do not learn! heng5
heng* Then your 2entor 2aster/s legs will have to #e
e"actly the sae as ine*+ angong -ing was startled.
).hat* Did you5+ 6e replied. )That is right. ( have
already used a heavy accupoint ethod to cripple his
legs. (f you want to cure hi then you ust &rst learn
y edicinal arts and cure y legs &rst.+ angong -ing
shouted. )( will &ght you now*+ And h e rose up #ut the
Lord of the Divine Creator coldly said. )Do you dare to
ake one false ove1+ =angong -ing sighed deeply
and lowered his head. 6e sat down and said.
)%ou5why ust you do such a thing* 5+ 6e said. )(t is
#ecause although ( have the a#ility to do the
Trans&guration
Art on others #ut ( cannot do it on yself.+ angong -ing
sighed. )There are hundreds of people on the island!
why did you choose e1+ 6e siled. )Of course there is
a reason #ut ( cannot tell you now*+
=angong -ing noticed that he was laughing and siling
in an odd anner. (t seeed that he was hiding soe
secrets. =ot knowing what to do! he started to row the
ship with all his ight*
BGS
Tie passed5
,uddenly there was a wild gust of wind and a dark cloud
could #e seen a#ove the starlight.
,uddenly the Lord of the Divine Creator said. )Oh dear*+
angong -ing asked. ).hat is happening*+ 6e really did
not like to hear this <Oh dear/ 6e solenly said. )There
will #e a thunderstor very soon*+ As he spoke! that
sall dark cloud had #ecoe hundreds of ties #igger
now*
=ow there was dri;;le and the ship was now rocking
adly.
The Lord of the Divine Creator seeed to think over
soething #efore he patted Long Bushi on several of his
accupoints #efore helping hi to sit up.
Long Bushi #reath in deeply.
angong -ing greeted his 2aster aloud. )2entor 2ast er!
are you alright5+ Long Bushi looked around hi and
was surprised. 6e thundered. )6ow did ( get here1+ The
Lord of the Divine Creator solenly said. )=ow is not
the tie to talk.
Although this ship is not ade fro ordinary wood #ut
still it cannot withstand such a #ig stor. Fro the
speed of the wind! it looked like a hurricane. (f you and
e will to use <The Thousand .eigh Fall/! we can
sta#ili;e this ship* 5+ he Thousand Fall ,kill is a
powerful internal powe r skill that creates a
lds so that they could not #e
efore he could &nish speaking! the hurricane had
#ecoe ore and ore
ll of the including =angong -ing shouted aloud an d
worked their internal
eck was $ooded with water and
=angong -ing took a pail to epty the water into the
seas.
But it was such a titanic struggle #ecause the hurricane
was getting #igger and #igger. Although this ship was
ost e"traordinary and the three of the had super#
artial a#ilities #ut fro the looks of it! they were
unlikely to escape fro this calaity.
The howling winds were even louder than the sound of
a thousand cavalries on the #attle&eld. 2oreover the
thunderstor was so heavy5 The Lord of the Divine
Creator forced hiself to open his eyes under this
circustance. 6e shouted loudly. )Long Bushi! =angong
-ing. ( take the two of you to the open seas! do you
#lae e in your hearts1+ Long Bushi and =angong
-ing were very solen and did not reply.
BG> 6e sighed deeply. )(t very hard for ere huan
strength to &ght against the ight of =ature. ( have
wanted to keep this secret forever #ut now we are in a
life and death situation and the ship will #e destroyed
anytie. Therefore ( can/t wait now*+ Long Bushi and
=angong -ing was startled and they asked at the sae
tie.
).hat secret1+
6e shouted. )Do you know who ( a1+
=angong -ing was stunned. There was a oentarily
loss of vital energies and a sea wave drenched the
deck.
Long Bushi thundered. ).ho e"actly are you1+
6e sighed. )=angong -ing! ( a your Dncle* Long Bushi!
( a the one that destroy all your happiness in your
entire life*+ =angong -ing was 4olted. A lot of things that
he was not a#le to understand! he &nally understood
now* =o wonder he treated e so diCerently. =o
wonder he wanted e to learn his edicinal arts* .hen
he left hoe! killed his wife and child! he ust #e
feeling very grieved and heart wrenching. Tens of years
of loneliness and sorrows caused hi to #ecoe ad.
Therefore he could do all those insane and cruel things*
But what had he done with Long Bushi/s happiness1 (n
that single instant! any eotions went through his
head* ,orrow! anger! sypathy! shocked*
Long Bushi was tre#ling and his e"pressions had
changed. )%ou* %ou are
angong %ongle* %ou5you5you are the one that caused
%e :iu#ai to hate e forever. %ou are that green ro#e
asked an*+ angong %ongle e"claied. )That is right.
=angong % ongle is that green ro#e asked an. Forty
years ago when ( &rst et %e :iu#ai! ( have already
fallen deeply in love with her. ( even forget that (
already have a wife. ( even forget that ( a soon a#out
to leave the ortal real and to endure a life of
loneliness.+ )At that tie %e :iu#ai and you were known
to #e a couple. Therefore ( was so 4ealous and ( hated
you. Therefore ( try y #est to separate the #oth of you.
=aturally the people in -ugilist would never have
guessed that ( did it. (t is #ecause no one knows that
the eldest son of the =angong Aristocracy Faily would
have such startling artial a#ilities. The day you
#ecoe eney with %e :iu#ai was also the day ( had to
leave hoe for the seas. ( was so grieved at that tie.
.ith no way to ve" y frustrations! ( decided to leave
the ortal real totally and killed y wife and child.+
=angong -ing felt a chill down his spine.
Long Bushi hatefully said. )Although you had left the
ortal real #ut you have ade e suCer a lot*+ And
he was a#out to hit hi.
angong %ongle shouted. ).hat a inute. (f you want to
&ght with e! BGB wait for e to &nish &rst*+ angong
%ongle added. )But when ( reached the Divin e Creator
(sland! ( found out that ( still cannot forget a#out the
ortal real and all the ore ( could not forget a#out
the two of you. As the days go #y! the past kept
surfacing to e.
nd %e :iu#ai is always appearing in y ind and ca use
e una#le to forget out her forever.+ ong Bushi sighed.
angong %ongle continued. )But luckily! the people fro
the =angong Aristocracy Faily! every generation
without fail! they are the Lords of the Divine Creator
(sland5+ angong -ing received a 4olt to his head. ).hat
did you5say1+ angong %ongle said. )This Divine
Creator (sland! w as created #y the =angong Aristocracy
Faily. 3very generation! we will send the eldest son of
the
=angong Aristocracy Faily to the island 4ust to take
over the position of the Lord of Lords. This is the
greatest secret in the entire 2artial Fraternity! therefore
even you do not know. Do you ree#er that ( told you
( have a secret ission for you!
that ission is to take over y position when ( have
retired. =ow you understand1+ This shock was too great
for =angong -ing to handle. 6e had #ecoe nu#! he
could see nothing in front of hi now. All these
revelations hit =angong -ing one wave after another
wave.
Long Bushi laughed hilariously. )After you took over the
position of the
Lord of Lords! you still would not spare us. %ou ordered
your en to coe to the
Central -lains and to &nd out our wherea#outs. Finally
on the 6uashan ,uit! while ( was in a da;e! you
attacked e and sent e to the Divine Creator Teple
to torture e5+ angong %ongle interrupted. ).hen did (
ever tortur e you1 %ou told e such a #ig lie a#out
aking food fro the air therefore ( 4ust pretended to
#elieve you. ( want you to coe #ecause5#ecause5
alas* (t 4ust that ( don/t want you to
have to endure this loneliness on a little island and
can/t even see her shadow*+
ong Bushi thundered. )Let e ask you! where did yo u
hide %e :iu#ai*+ angong %ongle was stunned for awhile
#efore he sai d. )%e :iu#ai5she5she had fallen down
the cliC fro the 6uashan ,uit. 3ven her #ody
cannot #e found. After ( suCered that shock! ( #egan to
act out of the nor5+ Long Bushi shouted. ).hat did
you say1+
angong %ongle shouted #ack. )( say she is dead now *+
Long Bushi was 4olted and he uttered. )Dead5she is
really dead1 5+
BGF
.ith a shout! he charged at =angong %ongle.
angong %ongle parried his #low and laughed hilario usly.
)Good! good.
The feuds that had e"isted for tens of years #etween
us! we shall settle it today*+
And the two of the e"changed another seven #lows.
The ship was now losing its #alance.
angong -ing who had #een trying to #alance the shi p
shouted. )2entor 2aster* 5Dncle* ,top &ghting5,top
&ghting5+
But the two of the did not heed hi and their #lows
#ecae harsher*
=angong -ing was totally wrenched and his heart was
tearing apart. 6e could not help his 2entor 2aster to
kill his Dncle and he could not help his Dncle to kill his
2entor 2aster. 6e kept shouting #ut was in futile.
,uddenly he heard Long Bushi! =angong %ongle shouted
aloud and a huge sea wave was seen sashing down
the ship*
Before =angong -ing could cry out! he had already #een
swept into the sea*
,everal ore waves sashed against hi until he could
no longer struggle.
6e cried out in sorrow in his heart. )Farewell*+ (t was to
all his friends and kin as he sunk into the sea. 6e was
half unconsciousness. 6e was holding soething on his
hands #ut what was it1 6e did not know and only follow
his sense to hold onto it and never to let go*
6e opened his eyes slowly and the #urning ray of the
sun da;;led hi. 6e tried to use his hands to cover his
eyes only to &nd out that he was holding onto a wooden
chest.
6e! =angong -ing! had once again escaped fro death
#ut he was now totally e"hausted and his heart was
heavy. Could he have survived on this desolate island1
,lowly! he got on his feet up and did his very #est not to
think a#out the past. 6e really did not dare to think if
his 2entor 2aster and Dncle were to survive this ordeal.
6e did not even dare to think a#out what would happen
fro now on.
Because it seeed like Fate had already predeterined
for hi to stay in this desolate island forever as a lonely
wild an until he had grown old and die. 6is future
looked very #leak indeed.
6e started to walk into the woods that he saw further
inland. 6e could not stand the #urning ga;e of the sun.
,uddenly he saw a three feet footprint in the woods*
(n this desolate island! how could there #e such a
footprint1 Curious! he #egan to take a closer look. But
#efore he stood still! the ground gave way and he
#egan to fall. (t was a trap* 6e iediately leapt fro
the ground! ustering all BGG his strength. But no
would e"pect the instantly he had escaped fro this
trap! he would leap into another trap in the forest1
6e had leapt fro the hole to a safe ground when
several logs started to spring fro diCerent directions
toward hi* ,o he leapt again and 4ust when he had
landed! he saw a wood arrow $ying towards hi.
=angong -ing was stunned! he had no tie to rest for
even one second* =ow he found hiself losing strength
very fast. 6e #arely dodged the arrow #y leaping again.
Hust when he thought it was safe! the ground gave way
again.
3ven #efore he could say a word of <Oh dear/! he had
fallen into a pit &lled with seven feet of seawater. 3ven
if it were a very good swiftness skill e"pert! if he were to
fall into such a trap! he would #e helpless and una#le to
escape.
The arrow that he had evaded triggered other traps as
well as =angong -ing saw logs and arrows $ying around
hi while he was in the pit.
=angong -ing was totally drenched #y the seawater. 6e
forcefully stood on the tips of his toes #efore his head
could appear fro the seawater. 6e was startled.
)( didn/t e"pect that there will #e huans on this island
and even construct such intricate traps. (t o#vious it
was not for snaring wild #easts #ut to capture an
e"ponent with a very high swiftness skill level* =ot only
did he construct all these traps $awlessly #ut he had
also calculated the position that an e"ponent will land
with great precision. (s this trap set for e1 But who will
know that ( will #e here on this desolate island1 (f it isn/t
for e! how can this trap #e so precise1+
One ust know that if his swiftness skill were stronger
#y a few notches! he
would never have fallen into this trap. (f his swiftness
skill were weaker #y several notches! he would have
fallen into an earlier trap and not #e trapped here too.
6e really could not &gure who would set such a trap
here 4ust for hi. (f it were not eant for hi! then who
would it #e1 A ysterious eney was always uch
ore frightening than a powerful eney was.
,uddenly he heard a sharp laughter. (t was a proud
laughter #ut was &lled with resentent as well*
A person appeared with essy hair. (t was actually a
she. 6er entire #ody was covered with #listers and her
&ngers were like a claw.
,he laughed hilariously and was iensely proud of
herself. ,he giggled. )Today! you &nally have a taste of
y ethods. .hat do you think of y ethods! huh1
%ou should have listened to e long ago. 2ay#e then (
ight have considered sparing your life. But now ( will
wait for you to #e drained of your strength and eat you
piece #y piece*+ .hen =angong -ing heard this
hilarious laughter and that it was in such vicious tones
as! he felt a chill down his spine. 6e said aloud. ).ho is
the person a#ove e1 .hy did you want to a#ush
e1+ R uddenly the strange ugly woan ceased her
laughs a nd she looked down
e <proudness/ that was
hatred and resentent*
=angong -ing rela"ed #ecause he knew he was not her
target. But when he heard her voice! he could not help
feeling a chill in his head. ,uddenly she scolded hi
ost in a ost vicious anner.
The world ost vicious ways to scold people had #een
uttered #y her in an instant. =angong -ing naturally
was angry. )%ou and (! we do not know one another5+
But the ugly woan did not see to hear and
continued to scold hi. )Do you know how uch tie!
how uch eCorts that ( have e"pended to calculate that
witch/s swiftness oveent skills so as to #uild all
these traps. But today! you have destroyed all y
traps* ( a going to slice your skin! eat your eat5+
,he kept scolding hi and then laughed ost cra;ed.
=angong -ing was startled and angry.
,uddenly she ceased her laughter and pointed at hi.
)( recogni;e you now!
( recogni;e you now5since this trap has captured you!
it is not a waste of y eCorts after all.+ =angong -ing
was startled #ecause soeone that he did not know
had actually recogni;ed hi.
The ugly woan asked. )=angong -ing! do you
recogni;e e1+
=angong -ing looked carefully at her! into her eyes and
suddenly his heart alost 4uped and he asked in great
fright. )%ou5you are not dead yet1
%ou5you are Lady -roudness1+
The ugly woan laughed hilariously. )That is right* ( a
not dead. ( a
Lady -roudness* Although ( was a#andoned #y all of
you on the open seas #ut ( did not die of thirst and
hunger*+ .hen =angong -ing saw her looks! he was
totally stunned and was speechless*
,o it seeed that Lady -roudness had #een left drifting
on the open seas for a long tie. (n the day! the
#urning sun scorned her. At night! she suCered the
torent of the icy wind. Therefore she had lost all
rese#lance of a huan #eing. Those en who were
with her were weaker in artial a#ilities as copared to
her.
Their cunnings were not as vicious either therefore they
were all killed and eaten #y her*
2aking use the #lood of all these people! she struggled
for tens of days
#efore she &nally drifted to this island. ,he anaged to
salvage her life. Life on this island was harsh especially
during winter when she had to endure the cold and
constant hunger. =ow she totally lost her original looks
and even her voice had
BGL
changed. Only her eyes were still a rese#lance of her
past.
(f it were not for her eyes! =angong -ing would not have
recogni;ed her* (t #elonged to the charing Lady
-roudness that he had known* ,he was an enchantress
in her lifetie and now5 =angong -ing could only sigh
heavily.
Lady -roudness giggled. ).hy are you not saying
anything now1+ angong -ing was resigned to his fate.
),ince ( hav e fallen into your hands!
Lady -roudness asked. )Do you want e to kill you1+
angong -ing said. )The faster the #etter*+ Lady
-roudness laughed. )(f you want e to kill you! #ut how
will ( #ear to1+ ,he could not stop laughing. )Do you
know that you have #ecoe y living treasure! how will
( want to kill you1 After you have lost all your strength!
only then will ( invite you graciously a#ove*+ angong
-ing was shocked and angry at the sae tie . 6e
thought. )This woan is an a#solute whore and is
e"treely vicious. =ow ( have already lost all y
strength and e"treely tired. Later if ( a to #e handed
over into her hands to #e huiliated! ( ight as well die
now*+ Therefore without hesitation! he raised his hand
to hit his Tian Ling death accupoint* 8Top of his head9
Lady -roudness laughed. )Are you thinking of
coitting suicide1+
=angong -ing hesitated for awhile.
Lady -roudness added. )Do you know that #esides e!
who is the other rson on this island1+ angong -ing
asked. ).ho1+ Lady -roudness laughed aloud. )%ou will
never have thought of it. 2ei
%in"ue is also here*+
=angong -ing was startled and he lowered his hands.
6e shouted loudly.
)6ow would she possi#ly #e here1+ Lady -roudness
said. ),he was a#oard a #roken ship and her ship
drifted here. The ship is now over the other side #ut it
was #roken and she can/t leave now.+ )At that tie ( did
not know she was the one that had landed e to this
state.
And she did not recogni;e e too* But5+
That day when she had &rst left the Divine Creator
(sland! she iediately
lifted the sails. Although she was knowledgea#le in
navigation #ut how could she steer such a #ig ship
alone1
BGM (n this #oundless ocean! she sailed ailessly for a
long tie. The water and food that the people on the
Divine Creator (sland had prepared for her was alost
&nished. (t was all right for her to go without food #ut
thirst was soething very hard to endure. ,he would
lose her sanity if there were no water*
,he had lost consciousness at that tie when her ship
had knocked against a rock and she felt a sall treor.
Luckily! the ocean rocks held her ship tightly and it did
not sink.
Lady -roudness had #een on this desolate island when
she saw a ship approaching! naturally she was very
happy. On close look! she found out that it was the
sae ship that Feng 2antian and =angong -ing had
taken* But there was only a lonely aiden on #oard the
ship now. ,he was startled and #ewildered.
2ay#e it was #ecause the island caused her to feel so
lonely therefore she started to wake 2ei %in"ue up #y
giving her water.
2ei %in"ue was in a da;e when she regained conscious.
As Lady -roudness looked totally diCerent now so she
did not suspect that she was Lady -roudness.
But Lady -roudness had already deterined that she
ust have soething to do with Feng 2antian and
=angong -ing. Therefore she asked. ).ho is =angong
-ing to you1+
2ei %in"ue was startled and asked. )%ou5how did you
know ( a acEuaintance to hi1+ Lady -roudness
siled and said. ).hen you were unconscious! you kept
calling for his nae.+ 2ei %in"ue coEuettish laughed.
)6e is y hus#and*+
Lady -roudness was greatly pu;;led #ut she did not
show any traces of eotions and asked. ).here is he
now1 .hy did he let you drift on the seas all #y
yourself1+ Although 2ei %in"ue thought that this woan
was ugly #ut she had saved her so she was grateful to
her. Therefore she did not suspect anything or guarded
against her. ,he had wanted to say it in a siple
anner #ut when she related her happenings! her tears
#egan to $ow.
Lady -roudness asked. )6ow did a aiden like you get
a#oard that ship that was full of en1+ 2ei %in"ue
siled. )Because ( want to secretly protect hi
therefore ( disguised yself5+ Lady -roudness coldly
added. )Disguised yourself as an ugly and convulsing
an! a ( right1+ 2ei %in"ue was startled and said!
)%ou* 56ow did you know1+
Lady -roudness laughed aloud. )=aturally ( will know*+
2ei %in"ue asked in fright. )Are you5are you that Lady
-roudness1 5+ BRT Before she could &nish! Lady
-roudness had hit her on her accupoints and then
laughed in a cocky anner. )6eaven send you here to
let e avenge upon
you. But don/t you worry! ( will not kill you instantly. (
want to you to accopany e! to e"perience all the
tortures that ( have #een through. ( want to torture you
day in and night out. ( want to let you have a taste of
what is called #egging to live and die*+
.hen =angong -ing heard it! he was now covered with
cold sweat and he asked tre#ling. ).here is she now1
.hat have you done to her*+
Lady -roudness laughed coldly and added. ).hat has
she #ecoe huh1
After you have seen her! you will know. ( hate her so
uch till how ( wish ( could slice her into a illion
pieces and let her suCer a living hell #ut5+ That day!
Lady -roudness had #rought her #ack to the island and
hung her on a tree. ,he had hit 2ei %in"ue on all her
various accupoints so that she could not even uster a
single #it of vital energy* .hat she could e"perience!
was sheer sensational pain*
,he tried all ethods to torture 2ei %in"ue yet did not
allow her to die.
,he hung her under the #urning sun and put a pail of
water in front of her.
Then she would hide and watch how 2ei %in"ue would
try to outh the water yet she could not reach it. ,he
wanted to watch how hopelessness 2ei %in"ue would
feel.
But how could 2ei %in"ue not notice that Lady
-roudness was secretly watching1 ,o she pretended to
lose her senses and shouted aloud in a da;e. )=o* =o*
=o atter how you going to torture e! ( will never tell
you and let you #e cocky5+ Then she would utter
soething in a da;e.
Lady -roudness was curious and iediately let her
have soe clear water.
,he asked aloud. ).hat have you #een hiding in your
heart that you did not want to tell e1+ 2ei %in"ue
pretended to #e coy and said. )0eally! nothing*+
Lady -roudness laughed aloud. )6eng! heng* Do you
think you can hide it fro e1 .hen you are in a da;e!
you have already told e everything.+ 2ei %in"ue
turned ashen in fright. )%ou* 5%ou* 5( will never tell
you.+
Lady -roudness thundered. )(f you still don/t say it out! (
will increase your torture #y ten folds*+ 2ei %in"ue said.
)The inute ( have fallen into your hands! ( already did
not want to live. .hat does it atter if ( were to suCer
lesser or ore torture1 (t is BRQ all the sae to e*+
Lady -roudness was startled and said aloud. )Fine! even
if you were to say it! ( will not listen anyore*+ And she
really started to torture 2ei %in"ue in a ost cruel
anner. But
2ei %in"ue siply #it her teeth and refused to say
anything.
.hen he had heard up to this point! =angong -ing was
feeling heart wrenching for 2ei %in"ue. 6is heart was
now #urning as though a thousand nails had pierced
hi* 6e asked in a low voice. )Did she say it1 .hat did
you do with her later1+ Lady -roudness coldly hued
#ut did not say anything*
angong -ing asked in fright. )%ou have killed her1 +
Lady -roudness coldly replied. )=o*+ angong -ing
shouted. )Take e to her! take e to h er5+ Lady
-roudness said. ).hy should (*+ angong -ing pleaded.
)As long as you take e to he r! no atter what you ask
e to do! ( will #e willing.+ Lady -roudness shifted her
eyes. )0eally1+ angong -ing said. )(f you do not #elieve
e! ( can ake a vow*+ Lady -roudness dropped a
piece of vine and coldly said. )First tie the rope around
your waist*+ =angong -ing iediately did what he
was asked to do. After Lady
-roudness lifted hi up! she iediately hit his
accupoints and took hi inside
the woods. )%our artial a#ilities seeed to iprove #y
leaps and #ounds. ,urely you ust have learnt soe
awesoe artial techniEues on that Divine Creator
(sland5+
.ithout waiting for her to &nish! =angong -ing
interrupted. )( will tell you*+ And he iediately recited
a ,outhern ,ea ,word Forula fro head to tail. Lady
-roudness was indeed an e"traordinary person. After
listening for a few ties! she ree#ered all and she
could even understand it.
,he e"claied happily. )( really didn/t e"pect that the
,outhern ,ea ,word
Clan will have such unfathoa#le and arvelous sword
techniEues and forulas*+ angong -ing said. )( have
already told you what ( know. Can you #ring e to see
her now*+ Lady -roudness laughed. )Bring you to see
her1 That is right! ( suppose to
S
hat day! Lady -roudness paced around in ve"ations.
Finally she could not
in a low voice. )Although (
( right1 (f you have anything to say to e! you can tell
e. After that ( will treat you uch #etter.+
ei %in"ue was secretly delightful in her heart #ut she
coldly said. )(t is not
you ust release e*+
ady -roudness was secretly delightful and thought.
)Once you have told
But she said in a friendly have two people rather than
one.
f you will to say it out! ( will release you*+ ei %in"ue
pretended to sigh deeply. )Although you have said it in
such a
ss5*+ ,he secretly thought.
he is going to #e snared soon*+ ady -roudness asked
hurriedly. )Dnless what1+ ,he thought. )(f she wants
ere aren/t any secrets. Then it will only #e a ruse to #ait
e. 6eng5heng* ( have tens of years #eing a wily
person!
ut 2ei %in"ue only said. )Dnless you can ake a te
rri#le vow! only then
ady -roudness was even ore delightfully as she th
ought. ).hat an
have ade is akin to eating
wls of rice. .hy should ( #e afraid*+ herefore she
pretended to hesitate for awhile #efo re she sighed
deeply. )(
d in y entire life. And ( have never ade a #lood vow
#efore #ut5alas* This tie! ( will do as you wish*+
ei %in"ue was secretly scolding her. )Bullshit! if you
have never ade any
the west*+ ,he acted like she
lieved in her though.
ady -roudness #egan to kneel down and to swear. )( f (
will to #reak y th! then ay5then ay the tree
#ranches crush e to the death and the ants eat
oth of the had a thousand tricks in their sleeves and
their cunning was
to #e serious #ut they had
rick e! ( wanted to trick you! no one knew who could
&nally anage to trick the other.
he two of the looked at one another #efore 2ei %i
n"ue &nally sighed.
ince you have already ade the oath! ( 4ust will have to
tell you. Although this island is desolate #ut there will
#e ships passing through this area. %ou will surely have
the chance to go #ack to the entral -lains and would
not die on this
BR>
island5+ Lady -roudness angrily said. ).hat1 This is
the thing you want to tell e1+
2ei %in"ue siled. )But now you have #ecoe like this!
when you have returned to the Central -lains! will the
pugilists in the Fraternity still call you as Lady
-roudness1 2ore likely they will call you Lady 6ag*+
Lady -roudness scolded aloud. )One ore word! ( will
tear your face*+
2ei %in"ue pretended to sigh deeply. )%ou don/t want
e to say anyore1
Alas5what a pity5then ( will not say anyore*+
Lady -roudness was startled and forced herself to sile.
)Good sister! hurry and tell e. ( don/t even dare to
touch your #eautiful face uch less tear your autiful
face*+ ei %in"ue secretly scolded her #ut she siled.
)Go od sister! ( a thirsty. (
ady -roudness secretly scolded her even ore vicio usly
#ut her face was
er for you*+
he two of the were getting ore and ore intiate .
.ith sister this and
another/s ancestors.
fter 2ei %in"ue had her &ll of water! she said. ) Good
sister! can you guess
ady -roudness said! )%ou/re5si"teen! seventeen rig
ht1+ ,ince she wanted
years younger.
ei %in"ue laughed. )%ou pro#a#ly did not know it y et
that ( a 2ei
ady -roudness grasped. )Oh you are the -eacock Con
cu#ine*+ But she
o cunning! #ecause she is 2ei
ne ust know that 2ei %in"ue had long esta#lished her
fae therefore
ei %in"ue said. )3ver since ( &rst started to est a#lish a
hold in the
raternity! twenty years have now passed. (f ( were to
calculate it! ( should #e a forty plus woan now.+
Because she was planning soething! she purposely
ded a few ore years to her age.
ady -roudness was stunned and looked carefully for
awhile. )( really
eived a 4olt in her head and skill that helps you to
preserve your youth1+
ei %in"ue laughed. )(f ( did not know such an inne r
aspect artial skill!
ady -roudness was very happy and iediately asked .
)Good sister! hurry
B
ne ust know that Lady -roudness did not look as o ld
as she looked too. (t
iet and washed her face
p her younger. But she did not
kills! the one that could retain youth. 2oreover she was
a woan and all woen loved to #e #eautiful. .hat
was
ei %in"ue continued. ).ith a natural endowent suc h
as sister and your
not only will you regain your attain youthfulness*+
Lady -roudness was totally oved and she repeated
any ties. )Good sister! hurry and tell e! hurry and
tell e...+ 2ei %in"ue said. )After ( have said it! you
ust release e.+
Lady -roudness thought. )2y uniEue accupoint skills! no
one will even
know how to counter it. 2oreover there is no other
persons on this island. 3ven if ( will to untie her! she
would not have any strength left. ,he would not even
have the strength to carry a chicken so
! how will ( convince her to tell e this secret forula
with all her heart1+ he did not know that 2ei %in"ue had
all her artia l skills destroyed #y this
ven recover fro it* 2oreover
ady -roudness had only seal oC all her #lood chan nels
in her #ody.
ady -roudness siled. )Good sister! if you don/t # elieve
e. %our sister
orta#le.+
ei %in"ue laughed. ),ister! you are so nice.+ ady
-roudness secretly scolded her. )Little vi"en! later you
are going to
ied the vines that were
ei %in"ue laughed and thanked her at the sae tie .
),ister! listen ost
al skill forulas to attain youth.
=ot even a single word was false for she knew that her
opponent was not a ere goon. 3ven if it were false! it
would not fool her at all.
Lady -roudness gave in all her attention and heart to
ree#er and follow the forulas. ,he thought.
)(ndeed it is not fake*+ But soe of the intricate parts of
the forulas were too unfathoa#le for her to
understand. After thinking for a long tie! she sighed.
)Good sister! soe of the forulas are too
unfathoa#le. ( cannot understand it in short notice.
.hy don/t you do good all the way #y telling e the
ethod to train1+ 2ei %in"ue siled. )This forula (
have already known in y early years #ut it was only
any years later when ( a forced #y soeone to #e
locked inside BRF
a coNn! that with nothing to do! after researching for
half a year painstakingly! ( &nally understand all the
intricate. Once you understand it! it is very easy. For
e"aple! <6alo of the Three Flowers/ and <Five ?ital
3nergy Channels/! all these
fored the intricate forulas on inner strength.
=aturally you will understand it.+ Lady -roudness was
getting ipatient and she #egan to ediate. )And
then1+ 2ei %in"ue said. )Circulate your entire vital
energy once and then concentrate on your
diaphrag5+ Lady -roudness did as she was
instructed.
2ei %in"ue said. )There are &ve ways to train inner
strength and it is #ased on the &ve eleents. (f you
want to train it to the surface of your face! you ust5+
,he pointed out a lot of ethods to train. =ot even one
word was fake and it was even soe of the ost secret
ethods to train inner strength.
Because Lady -roudness was afraid that 2ei %in"ue
ight secretly trapped her! so she secretly researched
for soe tie. Finding no $aws! she did as she was
instructed.
After awhile! 2ei %in"ue asked. )=ow do you feel there
is a energy that is slowly surfacing on your face1+ Lady
-roudness nodded her head.
2ei %in"ue said. )Then you should transfer your vital
energies into your
%in and %ang channels5Then you can copletely verify
what ( will tell you is all the truth. Then you should
release e.+
Lady -roudness was secretly scolding her. )( will release
you and kill you.+
Because she was focusing on circulating the vital
energies! she could not talk and could only nodded her
head.
2ei %in"ue looked at her for a long tie until Lady
-roudness #roke into #eads of perspiration on her face.
Lady -roudness suddenly found herself tre#ling non7
stop. )%ou5what have you done*+ (t was #ecause after
she circulated her vital energies around! she suddenly
discovered that her legs had grown nu#ed and
#ecae like wood and stone.
2ei %in"ue laughed aloud and iediately reoved the
vines on her legs and oved #ack three feet. ,he
laughed happily. )Do you feel very coforta#le now1+
Lady -roudness scolded her angrily. )%ou5you dare to
trick e*+
2ei %in"ue laughed. )Other than you! who can ( trick1
Tell you honestly! ( was tricked #y this training ethod
too and ( suCered for one year #ecause of it. Or else
how can ( fool you too1+ G ady -roudness clenched her
&sts in hatred. 6er lo wer #ody was now
including her hands. ,he #egan to sigh. ),ince ( have
already #een tricked #y you! ( have only yself to
#lae. ( will de&nitely not #lae you. ,o
ere! let e help you to
ei %in"ue siled. )Thank you so uch.+ And she too k a
step to the front.
ady -roudness was secretly delighted.
uddenly 2ei %in"ue stopped in her tracks and shook
her head. )That will
y strength in y #ody! if ( walk too near! you ay even
kill e with a #low.+
ady -roudness said gently. )=ow that it has reache d
such a point! why will still want to har you. ,ister! you
can rela".+ ei %in"ue laughed errily. )Good sister! ( a
stil l not assured so what
lear all y #lood channels. (f #y then if you have not
starved to death! ( will de&nitely coe and take care of
you. ( will treat you ten folds as nice as
he gentle siles on Lady -roudness instantly cease d as
she scolded loudly.
life! have you forgotten1+
ei %in"ue said! )( have not forgot. Therefore ( wi ll not
kill you too.+ And
ady -roudness #egan to scold her with all the ost
vicious words #ut 2ei
not see to hear or take notice at all.
ut after 2ei %in"ue walked into the woods! her e"p
ressions #ecae very
aWicted upon Lady
roudness! in another three to &ve days she would
recover. ,he knew fro her
nels would clear! she really
fter reaching the woods on the other side! she o#s
erved the terrain around
through the seawater to the
everal wooden clogs and
or three days! she did not even dare to rest and w orked
herself to the point
t #een in vain5
R
Chapter =ineteen
Goddess in the .ilderness
After Lady -roudness saw 2ei %in"ue disappeared fro
view! she was so angry and cursed her nonstop. ,he
used her hands as legs and oved inch #y inch to ove
herself into the woods. During those few days! she
would scold and scold aloud! soeties she would cry
and plead #ut no atter how venoous her curses
were! no atter how honey sweet her words were!
there was no response fro 2ei %in"ue.
,he did not e"pect that on the &fth day at dawn! her
channels suddenly were cleared on it own accord. (n
utter 4oy! she #egan to re4uvenate her strength and
then searched around for 2ei %in"ue. ,he swore once
she had found 2ei %in"ue! she would spill all her
ve"ations on her.
At sunset! she &nally found the woods where 2ei %in"ue
had #een hiding.
,uddenly she stepped on soething aong the tall
grasses and tens of tree leaves #egan to $utter all
around and then! slings of stones #egan to $y toward
her. The windforce caused #y the stones were sharp and
powerful*
,tartled! Lady -roudness started to evade with her
#ody. But #efore she could take even take a #reather!
tens of stones shot fro the ground* ,he gave a cry
#efore she retreated out of the woods #ut the stones
had already hit her shoulders and she was now feeling
sore and painful. ,he cursed her aloud. ).itch
s her spirit had not #een caled yet fro the frig ht she
got earlier!
of the woods for Euit a while.
ut she still dare not enter the woods.
here was a chilling cold laugh coing fro within the
woods and 2ei
grasses. 6er dress $uttered in the air as she danced on
the tall grasses very uch like a fairy that could tread
lying on the grass/ was an epitoe of a person/s
swiftness oveent skill
n a #reath of vital energy to on the grass. But this type
of swiftness oveent skill that could allow 2ei %in"ue
to ove in a slow dance on
h less even heard of it*
n that very instant! her rage and hatred was chang ed
to fright and shock. he tre#led. )%ou5you5who has
helps you to clear y our accupoints1+ ei %in"ue softly
laughed. )Do you know that all y skills have #een L
stroyed #y Long Bushi #efore1 %et ( can still rec over
fro it! oreover y
=ot only could she take a slow stroll on the grasses! she
could even talk while holding her vital #reath* Lady
-roudness was even ore startled now. .hat she did
not know was! hidden aong the tall grasses were rows
of wooden clogs* ,oeone with very powerful inner
force could cause heavy gravity pull in the for
of a <Thousand .eigh -ull/ or even circulated their vital
energies to lift theselves up to leap! 4up! sprang
lighter and faster than anyone else. ,he was totally in
awe with 2ei %in"ue/s swiftness oveent skill level.
2ei %in"ue siled #efore she continued. )( have
prepared a coforta#le dwelling inside these woods.
,ince you have coe! why not take a rest inside1+
.hen Lady -roudness had witnessed her arvelous
swiftness oveent skill that had reached such an
un#elieva#le level in e"pertise! how could she dare to
go in1 But she was still very dou#tful. ,ince her internal
power had recovered! why was her speech so
dispirited1
2ei %in"ue rolled her watery eyes and she looked even
ore dispirited. ,he laughed gently. )2y internal power
has not fully recovered yet. That is why when
( talk! there is no strength and ( sound so dispirited. (f
you want to chat with e! please coe in and have a
seat. There are no terri#le traps in the woods therefore
rest assured! you cannot #e hared.+
Lady -roudness was stunned for awhile. The ore 2ei
%in"ue wished to invite her in! the ore she dared not.
,he thought. )( see now that she is only
ei %in"ue siled. ).elcoe! welcoe5+
ady -roudness suddenly laughed. )%ou can fool the
others with your words
ghing several ties ore! she
fter 2ei %in"ue saw her &gure disappeared. ,he wi ped
the #eads of cold
y*+ ,he had used a stratage
City 0use/ to fool Lady
roudness away.
=aturally all these happenings were not as detailed
when related #y Lady
-roudness.
Lady -roudness said. )That day after ( got #ack! as (
was afraid that that witch would secretly coe and did
a sneak attack on e! therefore ( started to set
nuerous traps and snares around the wooden hut.
6eng5heng* Although she is as cunning as a fo" #ut
a ( not as cunning too1 ( dare not go into her woods
#ut BRM she did not dare to coe here as well.+ .hen
=angong -ing had heard that 2ei %in"ue was safe! he
felt relieved as he rela"ed his #reathing. 6e thought.
),o all these traps are eant for 2ei %in"ue. Therefore!
it sees like y swiftness skill is now on the sae par
as 2ei %in"ue now. That is why ( a caught in the trap.+
6e did not know that his present swiftness skill had now
surpassed 2ei
%in"ue #y several notches. (t was #ecause Lady
-roudness had overestiated 2ei
%in"ue/s swiftness skill level and =angong -ing was not
in the #est of his &tness yet.
Lady -roudness hatefully said. ).hat is ost hateful
a#out that witch is that
she is always distur#ing e with the repairs of her ship
and the fact that the ship is with her. ( a always afraid
that she ay &nally repair the ship and can leave this
place. Then ( will have to die of old age on this desolate
island. But5now that you are here! ( a not afraid that
she will leave5+ ,he patted =angong -ing on his
shoulder and laughed hilariously.
angong -ing was startled. ).hat you ean #y this1+
Lady -roudness said. ),he is a aiden with lots of
aCections. ,ince she has already arried you so how
would she leave #ehind such a handsoe young an
on this island with e1+ angong -ing shouted angrily.
)Are you going to use e as a leverage to threaten
her1+ Lady -roudness laughed. )%ou are indeed sart.+
,he started to carry
=angong -ing to the woods.
After awhile! =angong -ing saw a #lack cliC and #esides
it was a forest area. 6e knew that in the woods was 2ei
%in"ue! who he had #een thinking day and night. .hen
he thought that he was going to see 2ei %in"ue again!
his heart started to #eat very fast*
.hen he was a#out to cry out for 2ei %in"ue! Lady
-roudness hit hi on his channels leading to his speech
and said. )Be Euiet*+ =e"t she proceeded to hide
=angong -ing #ehind soe rocks and walked to the
#lack cliC that was #esides the woods. )2ei %in"ue5
2aiden 2ei! show yourself fast*+ 6er voice was sharp
and frightened several $ocks of #irds that $ew into the
air fro the woods.
There was a laugh that cae fro the woods and 2ei
%in"ue appeared carrying a tree #ranch. ,he walked
slowly and she was dressed in a long ro#e ade fro
the sails of the ship. Although it was a siple ro#e #ut it
was very clean! 4ust like a goddess in the wilderness.
,he was carrying a faint sile. )%ou have coe again1
.elcoe! welcoe*+ Lady -roudness giggled. )Good
sister! long tie no seen. %ou have #ecoe BLT even
ore #eautiful.+ 2ei %in"ue laughed. )( have caught
soe wild ra##its yesterday. The taste is e"cellent. Do
you want to coe over y place to have a taste1+ The
two of the were very intiate! &lled with siles and
gentleness. But in fact! they wished to swallow one
another into their stoach iediately.
.hen =angong -ing heard had 2ei %in"ue/s voice! he
was &lled with happiness #ut was saddened as well. 6e
hated hiself for not a#le to ove! not a#le to talk. (n
an instant! his heart was alost torn apart as he
struggled furiously.
2ei %in"ue oved her watery eyes and laughed. )%ou
see very happy today. 2ay ( know what is the happy
occasion1+ Lady -roudness said! )That is right. .hen (
heard that your ship has alost &nished repairing! ( a
really very happy in y heart.+ 2ei %in"ue giggled.
)Alas! %ou are really nice. But a pity if ( #oard the ship
and leave! you will #e very lonely. 2oreover5when you
have died! no one will prepare for your funeral. 2ay#e
the ants will really eat you! alas* .hen ( thought of that!
y heart grieves for you.V ady -roudness cursed her
inside. )6ope you die! wi tch*+ But her outh
rn a#out e. But your sister will surely have soeone
to collect y corpse for e.+
2ei %in"ue laughed delightfully. )Actually ( want to stay
#ehind to help you to collect your corpse #ut what if
you grow to an old ripe age and not die1
Therefore ( can/t wait anyore and have to leave5+
Lady -roudness said! )Good sister! ( know you are
4oking. %ou will not leave #ecause you want to give your
ship to e and let your sister #oard the ship alone. A (
right1+ 2ei %in"ue laughed and laughed. )(ndeed!
indeed. But how can you think of it1+ ,he really thought
it was a very funny thing and her eyes were even ore
watery.
Lady -roudness laughed aloud. )(s this a arvelous
idea1 Good sister! let e tell you soething. This idea
did not coe fro e #ut fro a guest that arrived
today.+ 2ei %in"ue laughed. )Oh1 0eally1 That guest of
yours ust #e truly very
ady -roudness coldly said. )=angong -ing*+
ei %in"ue received a 4olt in her #ody and her laug hs
ceased in an instant.
he grasped. )=angong -ing1 6e has coe1+ ady
-roudness said unhurried. )That is right. 6e h as coe.
Do you want to
s heart and soul. 6eh*+
lthough 2ei %in"ue was &lled with the e"citeent of a
hundred eotions
Q
ady -roudness was stunned and shouted. ).hat* Don/ t
you wish to see
2ei %in"ue recovered fro her thoughts and slowly
said. ).hy should ( wish to see hi1+ Lady -roudness
giggled. )That is it. ( have already knew that you will
surely want to see hi.+ But 2ei %in"ue slowly added.
).hy should ( not wish to see hi! he is long dead in
y heart. This type of heartless an! it doesn/t atter
if ( a to see hi or not*+ Lady -roudness received a
4olt this tie and her laughs ceased. ,he turned ashen
and said. )Did you forget the vows of your love1 Did you
forget that you are hus#and and wife1 %ou once told e
that you are deeply in love with hi! is that all a pack of
lies1+ 2ei %in"ue coldly said. )That is right. ( was once
deeply in love with hi #ut now ( have hated hi with
all y heart. On that Divine Creator (sland! ( #egged
hi to open his eyes to take a look at e #ut he
refused e* ,o now why should ( want to see hi1 Tell
e! why should ( want to see hi*+ 6er voice was
getting ore and ore high pitch.
Lady -roudness e"pressions changed and she asked in
fright. )At that tie!
he ust surely have a lot of diNculties! that is why he
refused to see you. But he is really a gentle and
aCectionate an. .hat is ore! he loves you with all
his heart therefore you ust not let hi down*+
,he had thought that she could use =angong -ing to
threaten 2ei %in"ue.
,he cae with high hopes and cockiness #ut never
e"pected that 2ei %in"ue had long forgotten a#out
=angong -ing*
.hen her hopes #ecae hopelessness! that why her
voice tre#led in fright and now she was trying to
defend =angong -ing.
2ei %in"ue coldly laughed awhile. ),ince you think that
he is such a gentle and aCectionate an! you can ask
hi to accopany you. 6eng5heng* .ith such a gentle
and aCectionate an on the island with you! ( can put
aside y worries for you and set sail.+ .hen she had
&nished! she turned her #ody.
Lady -roudness was even ore frightened now and
shouted. ).ait a inute*+ 2ei %in"ue did not even turn
her head and she coldly said. )( have already given y
hus#and to you! what ore do you want1 .hat ore do
you want to say1+ Lady -roudness was &lled with
an"iety and all her cockiness was gone. )( a old and
ugly! how could ( #e a atch for hi1 But the two of
you are really the BLS rfect atch! the guy is talented
and the girl #ea utiful5+ 2ei %in"ue coldly said. )(s that
all what you want to say1+ ,he started to walk away.
Lady -roudness shouted. ).ait a inute. 6e has found
you with uch diNculty. At the very least you should
see hi once.+ 2ei %in"ue halted her legs and said. )(t
doesn/t atter if ( were to see hi
ady -roudness said. )-lease wait a while. ( will # ring
hi now
he had wanted to wait until 2ei %in"ue had pleaded
with her for a long
t now! she had to plead with
ei %in"ue to #ring =angong -ing to her. (t was ind eed
pitiful and lauda#le*
hen =angong -ing had heard their conversations! he
had a i" of
e thought to hiself. )3ven a woan like Lady -rou
dness can understand
y diNculties #ut why did 2ei %in"ue not understand
e at all1+ 6e was angry with 2ei %in"ue all of a
sudden then he had a 4olt. )Could she have saw through
Lady -roudness/ tricks and pretended otherwise5+
6e kept guessing in his heart until Lady -roudness
pulled hi up! arrange his clothing and sternly said to
hi. )0ee#er to #eg her and plead ost sincerely.
,urely you can ove her heart and she will forgive you.
Do you understand or else5heng! heng* %ou should
know in your heart that ( a capa#le of doing
anything*+ =angong -ing #it his teeth and did not say a
word. Lady -roudness carried hi to stand on the edge
of the woods. (n that instant when he saw 2ei %in"ue/s
ck! his heart was like #eing weighed #y a giant r ock.
)%in"ue! (5+ ei %in"ue tre#led slightly #ut she did not
turn h er head over*
ady -roudness forced herself to sile. )Good siste r!
look* %our sister has
cause he is always thinking
out you. 3ven ( feel sad for hi when ( look at h is
state.+ fter a long while! 2ei %in"ue slowly turned her
#a ck around and her face
ady -roudness said. )After so any events! &nally the
two of you have the
ous thing. ( a really happy! really happy.+ Although
she said she was happy #ut her face was sorrowful and
her eyes
were alicious.
.hen =angong -ing saw that 2ei %in"ue was looking at
hi with such a cold deeanor! all the illions of words
that he wanted to say stu#led in his throat. BL> Lady
-roudness looked at hi and tugged his sleeve. )6ey!
say soething to her* =ow that you have seen her!
aren/t you supposed to #e happy1 (f there is anything
you want to say to her! 4ust say it* Do you need to feel
shy1+ 2ei %in"ue e"pressions changed and she sternly
said. ).hat has he have to say1 (t is good that ( have
not seen hi. After seeing hi! ( a &lled with hatred
for hi. 6urry and #ring hi away*+ ,he was really
afraid that =angong -ing would really say soething
and she could not control her feelings.
Lady -roudness said aloud. )Do you really want to
severe all ties with hi1+
2ei %in"ue stated atter of fact. )(ndeed you are so
right.+
,uddenly Lady -roudness coldly laughed. ),ince that is
the case! ( will use
the <Five =egative Finger ,kill/ to cripple his eight
eridian channels and to let hi suCer unspeaka#le
pain and torture! then he will voit #lack #lood and die.
( really want to see if your heart will hurts or not.+ ,he
lifted her hands to cripple =angong -ing while the
corner of her eyes peeked at 2ei %in"ue to see if she
would save hi or not.
2ei %in"ue coldly laughed. )%ou are welcoe #ut ( hope
that you can do it on the spot so that ( can witness his
torture as well. At the sae tie! you can also know if (
will feel heartache for hi.+ Lady -roudness was
startled and scolded aloud. ).hat a heartless!
unrighteous witch* %ou actually have the heart to even
urder your own hus#and! no wonder everyone in the
-ugilist nicked you as cold #lood. %our heart is indeed
ore venoous than a venoous snake*+ 2ei %in"ue
looked up the sky and laughed heartily. )Thank you!
thank you for your praises. (f ( were not cold #lood! (
would have died so any ties already5+ ,uddenly
her laughs ceased and she took a pair of golden #ells
fro her clothing and threw it in front of =angong -ing.
angong -ing was 4olted. And he heard her said. )Th is is
the token of love that you have given to e on our
wedding day. =ow! ( have returned it to you. Fro now
on! we are not related #y any eans and ( hope you will
not coe to ster e*+ =angong -ing was too stunned
and it was like a sharp weapon that had suddenly ran
through his #ody.
Lady -roudness fued. ).hat a shaeless witch* %ou
actually divorce your hus#and* For thousands of years
to the ancient ties! although there are a lot of vicious
and shaeless woen #ut no one can #e copared to
you*+ 2ei %in"ue coldly sirked. )(s it true1 Oh (
actually thought that the ost vicious and ost
shaeless woan is you. 6eh*+ Lady -roudness alost
e"ploded in anger now. )=angong -ing! what BLB
happen to you* .hy are you like a tortoise that refused
to say anything1
%ou5you5+ ,he started to kick the sand and stones
around her feet in rage. angong -ing was too heart
wrenched to feel anythin g now. )%in"ue! ( a so sorry
to you. ( don/t #lae you for the way you are treating
e. %ou are still young and there are any destinies
waiting for you. ( only hope that you will &nd an honest
an in the future to lead an honest life and not5+ ei
%in"ue interrupted. )There is no need for you t o #e
worry for e! there
she turned around and
a going to sail now*+
he started to sprang #ack to the woods! all the wh ile
laughing.
ack in the woods! her laughs turned to so#s. 6er s li
#ody tre#led a few
lease forgive e. (f ( don/t do such a thing! ( will not
escape fro Lady -roudness/ vicious ploys5+ Before
she
uld &nish! she coughed out a outhful of #lood*
he struggled to walk a few steps #efore she could &nd
a place to hide and
cruel Lady -roudness was!
gong -ing so as to ake her
ut this pretense of hers! she had paid a high pric e for it.
,he caused =angong -ing to #e heart#roken! so heart
wrenching and painful. The last words of
=angong -ing caused her heart to #reak and when the
pain of her heart could not #e endured anyore! she
coughed out #lood*
,he gently wiped away her #lood traces and her lips
$oated a sile' her pretense had #een successful.
Although Lady -roudness was very cunning #ut she had
fooled her after all.
,he started to utter in a low voice. )Lady -roudness! it
tie for you to coe after e. ( have set any
a#ushes in the woods waiting for you* ,ince you have
thought that ( a a#out to go! will you not coe1+ And
in front of eyes was a vision5
Lady -roudness had #een tied upside a tree and #efore
she had died! she had screaed. After that! she would
#e #ack to the e#race of =angong -ing. At that tie!
=angong -ing would know she had #een a through a
painstaking ordeal. And they were to have tears of
reunion and happiness. After that! they would set sail
away fro this island. And after that! they would have
lived a life of #liss and happiness! happily ever after!
after that56er eyes were now closed and she fainted in
her #lissful and #eautiful drea5 t was #ecause her
ental strength had #een weakene d considera#le #y
her
eotions. And she had even throw up #lood earlier.
=ow she was weakened BLF considera#ly! that was why
she had fainted.
After =angong -ing had saw 2ei %in"ue vanished in the
distance. 6e felt a sudden sensational pain and he
threw up a outhful of #lood5 Lady -roudness could
not control her rage. )Dseless an! why don/t you go
after her and tied that shaeless woan up the tree
and then lashed her viciously with a whip5+ And she
started cleared his accupoints as she spoke. But
=angong -ing reained sitting on the ground! refusing
to #ulge. 6e kept uttering. )Let her go5let her go5+
Lady -roudness fued. )Let her go1 6eh* %ou call
yourself a real an1
.hile you are suCering on this island! she has gone to
the copany of other en to seek pleasures. 6ow
would the others know that she is once =angong -ing/s
wife1 =ot only will you not #e a#le to see anyone with
such shae! even if you were to die! you will #e too
shaeful to face a ghost too. .hat a#out your fellow
u have utterly thrown your
ancestor/s face away so how are you going to face
the1+ =angong -ing clenched his &sts tightly and #it
his teeth. Then he slowly rose up.
Lady -roudness was delighted. )Go! hurry and go now*+
,he had wanted
=angong -ing to take the #lunt of all the traps that were
in the woods. And then she 4ust had to follow5 But
=angong -ing was stunned for awhile #efore he crushed
to the ground again.
Lady -roudness was disappointed and then she oved
around the woods for several ties #efore she hit
=angong -ing on his accupoints. )Go over that tie.
6urry*+
=angong -ing seeed to #e totally nu#ed. 6e did not
even try to avoid her hits.
,he deducted that the woods would surely have a lot of
a#ushes #ut she was deterined to capture 2ei
%in"ue. After awhile! she cae #ack fro the #lack cliCs
with two #lack $ints.
angong -ing was startled. )%ou want to set a &re1 +
Lady -roudness coldly e"claied. )That is right. ( want
to #urn down this entire forest. Then ( would want to
see if there are still any traps*+ One ust know that she
had hesitated to set a &re #ecause 2ei %in"ue could do
the sae to her too. .hen that tie coes! the two of
the would #e left with a total wasteland and would
have died together.
And she really gathered a lot of &gs and dry grasses on
the top of the cliC.
BLG =ow she set the on &re and rolled the down the
cliC into the woods* And the &re was spreading faster
now! urged on #y the strong winds.
Lady -roudness laughed. )( want to see what other
ideas do you have! unless5+ angong -ing coldly
interrupted. ),he ay #e thinki ng of staying for half a
day ore. =ow you set the woods on &re! she will sail
oC iediately. .hen the &re has soothed! #y the
tie you go in the wood! it is already too late.+ Lady
-roudness was 4olted and was stunned. ,uddenly she
laughed
hilariously. )Fine! &ne then. Let us all die together5+
And she pushed =angong -ing down the cliC in a cra;ed
laughter. )Charge* Charge inside* 5+
.hile =angong -ing was pushed down and when he
saw that he was a#out to roll down the #urning &re
#elow! he caught hold of the side of the cliC with his
hands. 6e tried to $ick his legs #ackward #ut who would
have e"pected that he would accidentally entangled
Lady -roudness legs.
Dpon losing #alance! Lady -roudness started to roll
down the cliC while she was still laughing nonstop. But
after rolling down for ore than thirty feet! she caught
hold of the vines on the cliC! in an instant! suddenly
ore than ten arrows pierced through her #ody when
she gave the vine a tug5 =angong -ing was stunned
and secretly sighed with a relief. 6e sprang up the cliC
and yelled aloud. )%in"ue! 2ei %in"ue. %our traps have
already done her*
Did you see it1+
6ow he wished that that 2ei %in"ue was using a
diversionary tactic earlier.
=ow that when she had heard his voice! she would
iediately sprang to his e#race. But there was not a
sound coing fro the forest. =aturally! he would
never e"pect that 2ei %in"ue was unconsciousness now.
Therefore he kept shouting nonstop. 6e was greatly
disappointed and upset
that 2ei %in"ue did not reply hi. (n a da;e! he charged
into the woods! forgetting that there were traps all over.
Before he had even charge one yard into the woods! he
triggered a trap and a large rock hit hi fro his #ack.
Once again he threw out a outhful of #lood and was
knocked unconsciousness on the spot.
Tie passed! this island had #ecoe a #urning sea of
&re and it started to #urn everything down. =angong
-ing! Lady -roudness! 2ei %in"ue was all knocked
unconscious. ?ery soon! the gratuitous! the hatred! the
love that had e"isted #etween the three of the would
soon ended with their lives and their dies. (t would #e
forever #e #uried in this #urni ng sea of &re5 (n the
distant hori;on! a ship appeared. (ts sails were ost
#eautiful and consisted of any colors. 3ven an
e"perienced sailor that had #een on the seas BLR would
never seen such a a4esty sails.
3"cept for a young an in &ne clothing on the ship! all
the other crews on #oard that ship were all woen*
)Land ahead*+ A woan shouted.
)0eally is a land ahead1+
)Turn the sails and full speed ahead*+ Two #eautiful
young aidens with a #right countenance walked to the
front of the ship. One of the aidens was dressed in a
seven7color dress while the another was dressed in an
eerald dress and garent.
.hile the aiden in a ulti color dress was looking like
she was a #ride! full of siles and 4oy. The another
aiden in eerald dress was looking fragile and in her
eyes! was #oundless elancholy.
The young an in &ne clothes turned his head and
laughed errily. )That is right. There is land in front*+
The young arried woan in #eautiful dress gently
sighed. )6opefully! that is the legendary Divine Creator
(sland. Then y sister over here will not #e worrying
day in and out. ,he is getting thinner and thinner now.+
The young an said. ),he is not the only one that is
worrying! (5+
,uddenly the young an grasped in shock. )The island
is on &re*+
Beautiful dressed young arried woan said. ),ince
the island is on &re! surely there ust #e soe traces of
inha#itant. 2ay#e that island is the so call
Divine Creator (sland*+
The young aiden in eerald dress! who was looking
on with a cold deeanor! #lushed.
The young an hurried shouted. )6urry! hurry to the
island. The &re is spreading very fast. .e ust get it
#efore the &re had spread or else5or else5+ 6e had a
#ad feeling on this #ut after taking a look at the aiden
in eerald dress! he could not &nd the heart to say it.
Therefore even #efore the ship had anchored near the
cliC to the island! the three of the had sprang to the
island in great haste! their oveents were as swift as
the wind.
The aiden in eerald dress was the ost an"ious! she
had sprang past the cliC and into the #urning woods.
The young an and the woan in #eautiful dress
shouted aloud! )(s there any one on this island1+ But
there was no reply whatever so.
The aiden in #eautiful dress thoughtfully said. )(f
there is people on this island! there should #e a reply #y
now. ,o it sees5+ Before she could &nish! the young
an shouted. )Look over there* %ou saw1+ 6e pointed
to a #lack &gure in the iddle of the cliC and #elow was
the BLL raging &re. 6e took oC his garents and #egan
to wrap hiself with it on his head.
,he said with great concern! her e"pressions had
changed. )Danger! you5+
The young an laughed and siled. )(n y entire life!
when did ( ever #een cowed #y dangers1 (s there
dangers in this world that can possi#le har e1*+ 6e
was &lled with a self7con&dence and a herois.
,he softly sighed. )Go then #ut #e very careful5+
The young an displayed a soft silvery spear and with a
shake he 4uped down the #lack cliC and into the
#urning woods #elow.
The girl looked on with great concern and an"iety. ,he
was relieved when he was &nally #ack with the dark
&gure. )Did you get #urn1+ The young an laughed
errily. )Hust this little &re! how can it #urn e1+
The #eautiful young aiden #egan to laugh too. )Look
at you* .hy are you always so fearless1 ,oeties (
wonder if it is tie for you to take soe
ss and tenderness when she said that. ,he oved her
eyes and asked. ).ho is this woan1 ,he looked ugly*+
The young an said. )=o atter who she is #ut there
should #e others on this island too. Dnless she is the
one that hang herself on those vines.+ The #eautiful
dressed aiden wondered. )(t good if you can ask her
#ut ( wonder if she is dead1+ The young an looked at
her. )Although not yet #ut ore or less5+
Before he could &nish! the eerald dress aiden cried
out fro afar. )6e is here* =angong -ing! he5he is
really here*+ (nstantly the two of the were 4olted and
iediately sprang over to the other side. The
#eautiful dressed aiden e"claied in 4oy. ),he has
&nally found hi*+ And they saw the eerald dress
aiden carrying a person in her e#race.
,he looked really very happy #ut she was also crying.
,he grasped. )Coe over here! he is in4ured*+ They
were startled and asked together. )(s he seriously
in4ured1+
The eerald dressed aiden replied! )(t Euite serious
#ut luckily it is ostly e"ternal in4uries. ( have given hi
soe healing pills5+
The young an said. )Let e treat his in4uries*+ And he
put down the ugly stranger O Lady -roudness. And he
#egan to infuse vital energies into =angong -ing to
clear all his #lood channels and to let the edicine
spread throughout his #ody.
The #eautiful dressed aiden took a hanky and helped
the eerald dressed aiden to wipe away her tears.
,he sighed. ),illy sister. .hy are you crying1 %ou have
found the person that you have #een looking for*+ The
aiden in eerald dress replied. )(5( won/t cry. ( a5
really too BLM happy*+ Although she said she would not
cry #ut her tears were still $owing.
After awhile! =angong -ing #egan to regain conscious.
6e looked around and a strong sense of 4oy
overwheled hi. 6e wondered if he was dreaing.
The aiden in eerald dress looked with her watery
ears to look into angong -ing/s eyes. ,he could not help
tre#ling a nd she lowered her head! slowly she let go
of =angong -ing/s hands. 6er watery eyes were that of
4oy and shyness.
angong -ing slowly lifted his hand and gripped the
young an/s hand.
)Brother Di* (t has #een one year since we last eet.
Today ( can eet you is really the ost fortunate thing
that can ever happen in y life*+ Di %ang laughed
errily. )(n this whole wide world! who has the a#ility to
kill us #rothers1 .hen you and ( were separated! ( have
already known we will have the chance to gather once
ore.+ Di %ang laughed even errily #ecause he really
did not want anyone to see the watery tinge in his eyes.
After any changes and disastrous events! even a
steel7hearted an would #e oved to tears when they
were &nally reunited again.
(n an instant! =angong -ing did not know what to say
although any things crossed his ind*
.hen the #eautifully dressed aiden saw that the
aiden in eerald dress looked disappointed and had
an air of elancholy around her! she coldly laughed.
)=angong -ing! 2aiden %e has looked all over for you!
searching for you with instaking care in a illion places
and even save your life. Did you not see her at all1+
=angong -ing was startled and iediately turned his
look around.
)2aiden %e! (5(5+ =angong -ing was full of gratuitous
#ut he did not know what to say. 6e could only sighed
deeply and said. )2aiden %e! ( really don/t know how
should ( ssi#ly repaid you*+ i %ang laughed errily.
).ith the intiate relatio nships #etween the two
e! coe Brother =angong.
et e introduce you to soeone.+ =angong -ing looked
at the woan in #eautiful clothing and said.
)This...this5+ Di %ang laughed errily and heartily.
)This #ride is your ,ister in law! your little #rother new
#ride5+ angong -ing was started #ut e"claied in
delight. )Brother Di! ( really never e"pect you to #e
arried. Congratulations*+ BMT
Di %ang laughed errily. )Although ( lose to you in all
areas #ut at least (
a faster than you in ters of arriage. (f you are not
willing to lose to e! you should hurry and get arry
too*+ And he purposely looked at %e 2anEing. But when
he turned his glance at =angong -ing! he found hi to
#e solen and sorrowful. )Today is our reunion day! you
should #e happy! why5+ angong -ing forced out a
laugh. )Fro now on! in y entire life! ( will never dare
to arry again.+ Di %ang was stunned and then he
laughed. )A real an that doesn/t fear death will #e
scared of arriage1+ angong -ing sighed. )(t is
#ecause! your little #r other has already5has already
#een arried*+ %e 2anEing received a 4olt while Di %ang
and the #eautiful dressed aiden!
%i Luo looked at one another and turn ashen. After
awhile! Di %ang forcefully siled.
)6eh56eh5congratulations to you Brother =angong.
.here is y ,ister in law now1 .here5+ angong -ing
slowly said. ).here is she5she5+ 6e re ally could not
control his grief that he had to laugh out hilariously.
),he has even returned e our token of love. ,he has
hated e with all her heart now. Fro now on! she will
never want to see e again. And ( don/t wish to see her
too*+ .hen 2ei %in"ue had regained conscious. ,he felt
her surroundings to #e very war. ,he opened her eyes
and saw that the forest was a sea of &re* ,he sprang up
in fright! #it her teeth and scolded herself. )2ei %in"ue
ah
2ei %in"ue* 6ow did you have to faint at a tie like
this1 (f =angong -ing is to coe to har! can you still
live in this world1
,he was an"ious for =angong -ing.
,he could sacri&ce everything! she could endure
everything so long as long she could #e together with
=angong -ing forever. 3ven if she would to cripple #oth
her hands and legs! she would still have a #lissful sile
on her face.
Feeling worry for the safety of =angong -ing! she
sprang like she was $ying out of the #urning woods and
4ust when she was a#out to shout aloud! in that instant!
her sharp eyes spot the &gures of any people. And
that the =angong -ing that she was so concerned a#out
was now lying in the e#race of another aiden.
,he had recogni;ed that girl to #e %e 2anEing. (n that
instant! she felt a heart wrenching pain within her and
she #egan to conceal in the shade.
,he had heard the conversations #etween Di %ang and
=angong -ing. .hen she had heard of the last two
lines. )5,he will never want to see e again. And ( BMQ
don/t wish to see her too*+ 6er head #egan to shake
and her heart was sliced open
ah 6eavens! what wrong did (
coit1 .hy ust ( suCer all these retri#utions! all
these suCerings1+ ,he had heard =angong -ing
laughing hilariously nonstop and then %e
2anEing! Di %ang! %i Luo were all stunned.
%i Luo coldly said! ),ince that girl is so heartless to you!
why ust you suCer all these heart#reaks for her1+
angong -ing ceased his laughter! lowered his head and
said. )( will never think of her again5+ %i Luo laughed.
)(f you will not think of her again! you should #e ore
intiate to 2aiden %e. Do you know that #ecause of
you! how uch suCerings and huiliations did she has
to go through1+
angong -ing sighed and uttered. )( know56ow shoul
d ( not know5+ Di %ang laughed. )(t good that you
know. After you go #ack to the Central
-lains! do not forsake her.+
=angong -ing could only nodded and sighed. But he did
not say anything.
After 2ei %in"ue had overheard up to this point! she was
heart#roken. ,he looked at =angong -ing and %e
2anEing although they did not e"change a single word!
#ut they really looked like a couple.
,he looked very fragile now. All her suCerings were for
=angong -ing #ut in this world! how any people really
know1
6er tears $owed nonstop while she thought. ),ince (
already have the nick <Cold Blood/. .hatever things (
do! ( will never have the understanding and forgiveness
of others. 2oreover! he5he has already said such a
thing out. %e 2anEing is really a perfect atch for hi.
They are #oth fro orthodo" clans and should #e
hus#and and wife. 3veryone in the Fraternity will surely
feel very happy and envy for the. As for e5why
ust ( #e in their iddle and #e their hindering stone1+
One ust know that she had already love =angong -ing
with all her heart.
3verything was now for =angong -ing! she had
forgotten a#out herself. (n her heart! she only knew that
she wanted =angong -ing to have happiness and rather
that she suCered a life of loneliness and sorrows alone.
.ith these thoughts in her ind! she clenched her
teeth! turned her sli dy and secretly prayed.
)Iiaoping! ( hope that
g away.
he sprang to a cave. (nside the cave were any woo
den chairs! ta#les and
here #ut she had never forget
out =angong -ing.
n this place! she had shed countless tears #ecause in
her heart! there was
S
s.
he #egan to shift all the necessary things that sh e
would need and carried it
eCort to repair this ship till her #eautiful hand s were
covered with #listers.
=ow she opened the sails! pushed the logs away so that
the ship would #e a$oat. ,he had coe in loneliness
and now she had to leave in loneliness. .hen she had
coe! she #rought nothing! when she had to leave! it
was with great sorrows! grieves! heartaches and tears5
=angong slowly rose up helped #y Di %ang. 6e knew
now that this lady was
,econd 2istress %i Luo! the Glaorous ,oul and also
sister to 6ungry Ghost %i
Feng of the Ghastly Beggars.
That day! %i Luo had saved Di %ang #y #ringing hi
#ack to the 6ells of
6ells. Although Di %ang was heavily poisoned #ut %i Luo
lavished with so uch attentions and care that even
gold could split. Finally she anaged to #ring hi #ack
to life. Because Di %ang was grateful to her sincerity and
aCections! he stayed #ehind at the 6ells of 6ells and
&nally arried her.
But Di %ang was a an with great herois so he did not
want to stay outside the frontier and he also issed his
friends in the -ass. As for %i Luo! she had long stayed
outside the -ass and was eager to see the scenery of
Hiangnan.
Therefore the two of the entered the Central -lains
and at an (nn near the
Taihu Lake chanced upon 2aiden %e 2anEing who was
looking lonely and &lled with an aura of elancholy.
Because Di %ang and %e 2anEing was old friends and
#ecause he was usually a war hearted person! when
he saw how sad %e 2anEing was! he wanted to help her
to &nd =angong -ing. According to the ruors in the
-ugilist! =angong -ing had already set sail for the seas!
to the ost ysterious legendary place! the Divine
Creator Teple*
After several discussions! he decided to #uy a ship.
Although the Ghastly
Beggars had called theselves as #eggars #ut they
were in fact e"ceedingly rich.
As %i Feng doted on his sister dearly! he spared no
eCorts in their e"penditure.
Therefore %i Luo #rought the ost agni&cent ship!
refur#ished it and even had the ost #eautiful sails that
the world had never seen 7 the &ve colors sail.
But after searching on the seas for a year! the three of
the were disappointed and an"ious. But who would
have e"pect that the soke in the hori;on would allow
the to &nd =angong -ing1
Because Di %ang did not want to let =angong -ing
ree#ered his painful st! so he did not ask hi what
had happened to hi . 6e laughed. ).e can/t stay
BM>
on this island for long and ( a also tired of living on the
sea. Let us #oard the ship and go #ack to the Central
-lains*+ efore he could &nish! %i Luo hued and
laughed. )6ow can you forget
all the Ghastly Beggars are poor and ugly #ut none can
#e copared to this woan.+
ne ust know that %i Luo was not #eing rude #y say ing
old! ugly to
dy -roudness #ack to 4oin the
hastly Beggars.
angong -ing was startled and turned his head. ),he 5
she has not die yet5+ .hen Di %ang saw that =angong
-ing had turned ashen! he could not help feeling
pu;;led and asked. ).ho is this person1 Friend or foe1+
angong -ing hatefully said. ),he had hared e thr ee
ties and save e once. But5#ut ( rather die than
allow yself to #e saved #y her.+ %i Luo asked. ).ho is
she1+ angong -ing e"claied. )Lady -roudness*+ Di
%ang and %e 2anEing was startled* As for Glaorous
,oul %i Luo! cause she had #een staying for a long tie
outsid e the -ass! she had not heard of this nae
#efore. Therefore she laughed. )( really don/t see why
she has anything to #e proud of! and she doesn/t look
like a lady to e. .hy then call her Lady -roudness1+
Di %ang did not reply her and sighed. )Luckily she is as
good as dead soon.
(f not5alas. ( really do not know should ( save her or
not.+
One ust know that standing aside and to leave a
person to die was against the righteousness of the
Fraternity. But if one was to save an evil person then it
was as good as haring the good people. Therefore
when he saw that Lady -roudness was dying! he
actually felt coforta#le.
But #efore Di %ang could &nish talking! Lady -roudness
had opened her eyes and said.
)=angong -ing! 2ei %in"ue52ei %in"ue! where is she
now1+ =angong -ing #it his teeth and refused to say
anything. Di %ang and %e
2anEing #oth looked at hi and thought. )2ei %in"ue is
on this island too*+ They started to look around with
their eyes to see if there was any sign of her.
.hen Lady -roudness could not o#tain their reply! she
sighed. )( have #een in a rapage across the entire
2artial Fraternity for y entire life. (n y lifetie alone!
( have fooled countless nu#er of pugilist heroes. (
could #e said to #e a treacherous evil person. But today
( a trick #y a little girl. 2ei %in"ue ah! 2ei %in"ue!
&nally ( decide to yield to you*+ ,he took a lot of eCorts
4ust to outh those words.
Glaorous ,oul %i Luo coldly sirked. )Those who fools
others will #e BMB fooled soeday. .hat is so strange
a#out it1
Lady -roudness stared at her angrily. ).ho do you think
you are that you will try to #e so cocky in front of e.+
%i Luo giggled. ),ince you are una#le to feel proud! so
what if ( want to feel
ady -roudness angrily said. )Although she has fool ed
e #ut when ( fell
wn fro the cliC! ( have already see through her ruses.
,he pretends to #e cold and heartless towards =angong
-ing 4ust so she can fool e. .hen ( &nally fallen
reunion with =angong -ing*+
angong -ing e"pressions changed greatly. Di %ang a
dded. )( a afraid that you have guessed wrongly*+
Lady -roudness coldly laughed. )6ow would ( #e wrong1
( even know very
clearly how any intestines she has in her stoach5+
,he took another #reath and added. )(t o#viously she
knows that ( will never har =angong -ing! therefore
she dare to all out with e. .ith her teperaent! if
she has really severed all ties with =angong -ing! when
she saw =angong -ing! she would have iediately
walked oC and would never say a single word. (f she
really hates =angong -ing then! when she saw =angong
-ing! she would have killed hi instantly and =angong
-ing would never #e alive and well standing here*+ After
listening to Lady -roudness! =angong -ing suddenly
ree#ered 2ei %in"ue teperaent! his #ody #egan
to tre#le nonstop and he #egan to cry.
).rong5 wrong5+ Lady -roudness was asking! ).ho is
wrong1 .ho say ( a wrong1 (t is only #ecause you do
not understand that witch teperaent5+ angong -ing
tre#led. )%in"ue5( have wronged you5( have
wronged you5( have wronged you5+ Lady -roudness
was startled. )%ou5you5idiot. Don/t you know1+
=angong -ing was crying and did not appear to notice.
Lady -roudness hatefully said. ).hy did ( tell you5(
should have let you hate her forever5+ ,uddenly she
laughed hilariously. )2ei %in"ue5y good sister5did
you never e"pect that in this whole wide world! only (
a your #oso friend5+ (n #etween her laughs! this
evil enchantress of her ties had &nally drawn her last
#reath.
Although she had died #ut that cocky last laugh of her
was constantly ringing in everyone/s ears5 3veryone
was stoned for a long tie. =o one said anything.
Finally %e
2anEing with her head lowered said. ),he is right5
right5+ BMF angong -ing suddenly yelled aloud and
#roke free o f Di %ang/s hands.
),urely she ust #e here still5+ And he #egan to run
into the #urning woods.
Di %ang was greatly startled and he caught hold of
=angong -ing/s shoulders.
angong -ing so##ed. )Let e go! ( ust &nd her5+ %i
Luo looked around and said. )(f she is on the island! why
did she not coe out to see you1+ %e 2anEing sighed
deeply in great elancholy. ),he ust have et with a
sudden happenstance5+ %i Luo secretly e"asperated.
)Oh you* ( a helping you now yet you helping her* %ou
are really a silly goose.+ One ust know that she and
2ei %in"ue was not acEuaintances therefore she wanted
to help %e 2anEing and
=angong -ing to #ecoe a couple. 2oreover she had
personally witnessed %e
2anEing/s heart#reaks.
angong -ing tre#led. ),udden happenstance5sudden
happenstance5+ 3ven though the forest was like a
#urning sea of &re! he still wanted to charge into the
woods.
,uddenly a woan in cotton appeared and shouted.
)Lady and 2aster!
2aiden. The road is soon #locked. (f we do not leave the
island now! it ay #e too late*+
Di %ang was downcast and solenly said. ),tep aside
and don/t say too
any words.+
The woan stood aside and uttered. )Others have
already sailed away in a ship5+ Di %ang e"pressions
changed and he asked. ).ho has sail away1 .hat did
you see1+ The woan replied. ).hen ( was at the top of
the ast! ( saw a #ig ship over the other side of the
island sailing away5+ Di %ang interrupted! )Did you see
anyone on that ship1+
The woan said! )Although the ship was very fast #ut (
saw a woan on the ship.+ Di %ang! %i Luo and %e
2anEing looked at one another and thought at the
sae tie. )2ei %in"ue has left*+ They turned and
looked at =angong -ing! who was stoned on the spot.
,uddenly he tre#led a few ties #efore he coughed
out #lood and fainted. Di
%ang hurriedly caught hold of hi and sighed deeply.
)Let us go now*+
%e 2anEing looked at the corpse of Lady -roudness and
then she actually picked her up.
%i Luo was surprised. ),he has died! why did you carry
her for1+ BMG %e 2anEing sighed. )( a going to throw
her into the sea so that at least her dy will #e in one
piece*+ =o one wanted to stay on this island for an
instant therefore they sprang all the way to their ship
without looking #ack.
%e 2anEing lit three 4oss sticks and wrapped Lady
-roudness in a white at fore throwing her into the sea.
,he sighed and u ttered. )Thank you for saving
=angong -ing once so that ( can still see hi. ( hope
your soul will always &nd appeaseent under the
#otto of the sea.+ %e 2anEing lowered her head and
slowly walked #ack to the ship lower deck.
At the sae tie! Di %ang and his Lady was attending
to =angong -ing/s in4uries. Although =angong -ing had
slowly recovered #y now #ut he was looking at the
ocean! hoping to see 2ei %in"ue/s ship as well as his
2entor 2aster Long Bushi and Dncle =angong %ongle
wherea#outs. These old en had their vendettas for the
longest tie #ut in the end! they had to die together.
6eaven really knew how to play a 4oke on the.
The ship had #een in the seas for a onth now.
=angong -ing had changed into &lial clothing. 6e did
not say anything all day long. .hat others were saying!
he did not seen to hear too*
Di %ang! %i Luo and %e 2anEing was naturally worried for
hi #ut there was really nothing they could do. They
could only hope that =angong -ing would &nally cal
hiself down and forget all a#out his sorrows and
heart#reaks. As the ship approached the inner seas!
any other ships and vassals would pause to take a
look at this &ve color #eautiful sails. 3veryone thought
that this agni&cent ship was odd therefore they did
not dare to approach it.
=angong -ing was drinking 4ars after 4ars of wine to
drown his sorrows. =ot a word cae fro hi and he
was like an old onk.
%i Luo could not resist sighing. )Brother =angong! ( a
really so ipress
(f ( were you! ( #e cra;y in three days if ( do not talk*+
=angong -ing did not look in her direction #ut stared
#lankly. 6e had
astered the hardest skill in the world during his stay
on the Divine Creator (sland ,ilence. 6e tried to
suppress all his pains and s uCerings into the silence
#ut his suCerings would only increase.
Di %ang laughed errily. )2y lady! ( say you should
learn fro Brother angong instead.+ %i Luo looked
coEuettish at hi and e"claied. ).hat1 Did ( always
have BMR so uch to say1+ Di %ang laughed errily.
)=ot uch! not uch5when you are sleeping5when
you are sleeping! indeed you don/t have uch to say.
But when you are awake5+ 6e laughed heartily
nonstop.
=aturally %i Luo started to protest lovingly. The two of
the started to poke fun at one another. Actually they
wanted to cheer =angong -ing up #ut he did not even
sile at all.
.hen %e 2anEing saw how loving the two couple was!
she ree#ered how loneliness was her #ackground.
,he was envy and her sorrows deepened.
.hen Di %ang saw the e"pressions on =angong -ing
and %e 2anEing! he really could not laugh anyore. 6e
sighed and took a stroll. 6e spotted a ship with a white
sail approaching the.
Di %ang thought it was strange and he pu;;led over it
for awhile. )(s this a
a pirate ship so that it can ys.+
here was a an on the other ship carrying a white
cloth that was shouting.
have a atter to infor you. Can you invite e to your
ship*+
i %ang looked perple"ed. 6e thought. )Our ship has not
even arrived in the entral -lains! how is it possi#le that
anyone will know ( a on #oard this ship1+ hile he was
thinking! %i Luo waved and shouted. )T hat is right. .ho
is
he an asked. )Can ( #oard your ship to talk1+ i %ang
nodded and coanded the ship to slow down.
hen the an had arrived on their ship! he swept hi s
glances around and
i %ang sternly said. )%ou and ( are not acEuaintan ces.
6ow did you know
he an siled and withdrawn his glances fro =ango
ng -ing and said.
sails have already #een
coing fro as far as a hundred iles. Therefore when
( saw the sails of your ship! naturally ( know of your
ing.+ he eyes of this an were sharp and his anner
arro gant. (t seeed like ragrance of a Thousand 2iles/
0en Fengping had se nt hi.
i %ang coldly hued and said solenly. )Friend! w hy
did you pay so
he an siled and tens of #a#oo carrying #askets of
food were carried
L
hat 2aster Di have #een long ge of fresh food. ,o we
send
i %ang solenly asked. ).ho is your 2aster1+
%i Luo softly laughed at the side. )6e sees so &lial to
you.+
The an pretended not to hear what %i Luo had said.
)2y 2aster is waiting in the shore for you. ,oon you will
know who he is when you eet.+ 6e started to ove
#ack and sprang #ack to his ship.
Di %ang said in a clear anner. )(f you don/t tell e your
2aster/s nae! ( will never accept these gifts.+ The an
4ust siled and said. )%ou will know when you eet
hi. 6e 4ust wants e to tell you that you are a old
friend of his and he is happy that you are returning.+
The crewen on that ship seeed to #e very
e"perienced. (n 4ust a few words tie! they had steered
their ship away.
Di %ang called out. )Follow it*+ Then he suddenly sighed
and said. )=ever ind.+ %i Luo laughed. )That is right.
The stuC that others send to you as a piety oCering! you
can/t re4ect it so what the point of chasing after the1+
%i Luo walked over to the #askets and saw that it was
indeed &lled with fresh eat and vegeta#les. ,he
heaved a sigh and said. ).hat a pity5+ Then suddenly
she started to throw everything into the sea.
Di %ang suddenly said. )Ah! ( thought that you have a
urge in your outh! therefore you can/t #ear to throw it
away*+ %i Luo laughed. )A ( really that gluttonous1
.ell! why don/t you guess who his 2aster is1 (s it a
friend or foe1+ Di %ang said. )2ay#e it is a eney!
ay#e it is a friend. 6ard to say5+
%i Luo interrupted with laughs. )2ay#e she is a #eautiful
vi"en who knows a thousand ways to seduce you huh1
.hat you think1+ Di %ang laughed. )2ay#e soe
aidens fro so and so clan or gang happen to take a
liking to e and specially send e all these stuCs to
$atter e.+ %i Luo stoped her feet and laughed. )Oei!
you want to die is it1 2aiden %e! coe and help e to
tear his this oily outh*+
This couple was really alike. =o atter how serious
soething was! they would never say it directly with a
straight face. 3ven though they ight #e carrying a
illion worries #ut they would always sile and laugh it
oC. Although at this oent of the tie! they were still
poking fun at one another #ut they were very frightened
and worried. (t was #ecause although that an was full
of siles #ut the vileness and despica#le of that an
had not escaped BMM their notices.
Therefore they spent one full night discussing a#out it.
3"cept to adopt a wait and see tactic! they really would
not think of any other plans*
3arly ne"t orning! Di %ang and %i Luo saw another ship
approaching. Di %ang solenly said. )(f that an coes
a#oard again! hehe. This tie ( ake sure he can coe
#ut not leave.+ %i Luo laughed softly. ).hat a good
ethod*+
,o when the another ship was near! without waiting for
the another side to say anything! Di %ang said aloud.
)Friend! you are so early today. -lease coe a#oard and
talk*+ A an asked fro the another ship. )(s that the
graceful 2aster Di %ang1+ Di %ang laughed. )Other than
y lady and e! in this vast ocean! who else
have a ship with such ulti color sails1+

The an was seen clearly now! he was #ig and strong
and was not the an that they had seen yesterday.
This an was even ore respectfully. And he his gifts
were even uch grander*
Di %ang was surprised and thought it was all very
strange. ,o he did not say anything now.
%i Luo asked. )%esterday you have already send us
soe gifts and today as well. Hust who is your chief1 6e
is a little too generous.+ The an was startled. ).e
have 4ust received news today that the 6eroic Di is
coing #ack to the Central -lains! therefore we rush
here.+ %i Luo asked. )(t is not you yesterday1+
The an shook his head.
%i Luo said. )Hust who is your chief1 Can you tell us1+
The an siple said. )%our gracious will know once you
reach the shore.+
6e too did not say who his chief was and left.
n i t y ?
Di %ang and %i Luo looked at one another. %i Luo
laughed. ).hat is this1
As the saying goes! a gentlean will not accept gifts of
du#ious origins. Although we are not gentleen #ut all
these gifts with du#ious origins are not to #e eaten.+
,he proceeded to throw everything over#oard.
After thinking for a while! still they had no idea that who
was the person that kept sending these gifts to the.
.hy did he insist on sending these gifts yet did not
want to reveal his nae1
And it happened again and again. A total of three other
diCerent ships appeared with gifts.
FTT %i Luo was pu;;led #ut she also found it to #e
lauda#le. )(t sees that we have suddenly #ecoe a
fragrant treasure that everyone is trying to $atter us
now.+ Di %ang said. ).e have no dealings with the
various clans and sects of the
2artial Fraternity. By sending these gifts! surely nothing
good will coe out of it.+
%i Luo asked. ).ill it #e a #ad thing1+
Di %ang replied gravely. )( a still wondering.+
%i Luo said. )(t really doesn/t see noral. =aturally we
will wonder a#out it. ( think you have #etter not think
a#out it! it too draining for your ental strength.
Anyway! once we reach the shore! we will know.+ Di
%ang sighed. ).hen we reach the shore! ( afraid it will
#e too late.+
%i Luo laughed. )(f you dare not go to the shore! then
we 4ust have to drift forever on the seas and #e a
heavenly ocean couple.+ ,he turned her head suddenly
and siled at %e 2anEing. ),ister! do you think it is a
good idea1+ %e 2anEing reddened and turned her head
away. ,he turned to look at angong -ing O 6e was still
sitting on a chair and it seeed that nothing else had
caught his attention or even happened.
After a long while! %e 2anEing suddenly said. )There is
soething that is strange a#out all these. Did you all
not notice1+ %i Luo laughed. ).hat so strange a#out it1+
%e 2anEing e"plained! )There are a total of &ve groups
of people that have sent the gifts. 3very one of the
appears to have great &tness #ut still! they are 4ust
stewards. Fro it! you can deduct that these &ve Gangs
and Clans are not weak.
ut after thinking a#out it! ( still do not know of any
association that they could possi#ility #elong to.+ i %ang
said. )2ay#e they are not clans fro the -u gilist real
#ut are
%e 2anEing grew solen and shook her head. )(t is
ipossi#le. All the
orthodo" clans in the 2artial Fraternity are like a #ig
faily. (dentity and status are soething they are very
fond of! they will not purposely try to conceal their
nae and to act so ysteriously.+ Di %ang growls.
)2ay#e there are &ve powerful clans that esta#lished
theselves during the past year1 (t 4ust that we do not
know only.+ %e 2anEing Euestioned. )(n one year! how is
it possi#le for &ve eEually strong clans to eerge. (sn/t
it even stranger1+ %i Luo laughed softly. ).e are already
Euite near the shore and you are all still guessing. ,oon
we know the truth anyway.+ Di %ang and %e 2anEing
slowly walked to the side of the deck and cast their
eyes. (ndeed! the outline of the shore was seen.
FTQ Di %ang sighed! turned and looked into the eyes of
%i Luo who had 4ust shed a couple of tears when she
saw this ship sailing in the sunset! with such grandeur
scenic as they &nally reaching the shore. ,he was so
touched #y this #eautiful and out of the world state of
divinity. (t seeed very intiating to her. %i Luo forced
herself to laugh awhile. 6er throat stuped. )After we
return hoe! ( will never want to coe out again.+ Di
%ang gently held her sooth hands and slowly #reathed
out a sigh of #lissfulness.
%e 2anEing could sense their #lissfulness and she could
sense her loneliness. Therefore an uncontrolla#le sense
of sorrow started to linger inside her.
And tears appeared fro her alluring eyes.
,he turned her glance at =angong -ing who was now
standing idiocy at the entrance of the deck looking at
the sunset. .hat was he thinking a#out1 .hat was he
thinking a#out O ,uddenly a crew laughed #ehind.
)3ven #efore we have reached the shore! we have
received so any gifts. ( wonder what will happen when
we got to the shore*+ ,he looked very happy that she
could share in the happiness of her 2aster.
(s =angong -ing thinking a#out 2ei %in"ue who loves to
adire the glows of light #ecause she had #een so long
in the coNn! in the darkness1 Or is he envying Di %ang
and %i Luo1 =o#ody knows what he is thinking now! only
he hiself will know.
Di %ang suddenly #ecae even ore gravely.
%i Luo laughed. ).hy are you worrying1 .ith so any
of us! will we still eaten #y others1+ hen it was tie for
e#ankent! there were a huge crowd of people that
ere all waving and
chiefs of those &ve
ry you1+
i %ang could not resist laughing for awhile.
ut %i Luo was not siling at all. ,he coldly hue d and
said. )( didn/t
that we have #een out to sea and you have so any
woen here to welcoe you.+
i %ang laughed. )2ay#e it is =angong -ing/s friend s1+
efore she could &nish! they saw that &sheren fr o
other ships had landed
One ust know that the rite
that e"isted #etween en and woen were not as strict
as those that were fro the FTS Central -lains and
Hiangnan were. These woen had no such liitations
when it cae to hugging their loves one that had #een
out in the seas for days or even onths. Therefore they
showed their feelings ore freely.
Di %ang #egan to laugh errily. ).hat a 4ealous lady
you are* Did you see that now1 They are out to
welcoe those &sheren that are at sea. They are not
here to welcoe e*+ 3ven %e 2anEing who was &lled
with elancholy giggled unwittingly.
%i Luo #lushed and then slapped Di %ang gently on his
hands. )Do you really think ( a 4ealous1 (5only want to
lighten the ood for ,ister %e and to ake her laugh.+
Di %ang laughed. )Although that what you say #ut ( sure
your heart is
After a while! the #ank of the shore was eptied of
people and it was soon dark.
Di %ang was surprised. )( thought that the people who
send us those gifts will #e here to welcoe us. ,o
weird.+ %e 2anEing pondered. )There ust #e soe
happening going on here. But now! ( have not &gure out
yet too.+ %i Luo said! ),o ysterious #ut do we need to
#e #other with it1 .hen we reach the shore! we will
know. But &rst! we ust know where e"actly is this
nce the four of the reached the shore! they looke d
around. But in this
d out the (nnkeeper and shop
ew Di %ang/s nae.
he (nnkeeper ysteriously laughed. ).e have prepar ed
&ve courts for you.
t have already #een tidied and we are 4ust waiting for
you.+
#usinesses1 .e 4ust ing and =angong -ing to #e
he (nnkeeper replied. )Although our (nn is not #ig #ut
for hundreds of
i %ang asked. )6ow any roos are there in a court 1+
he (nnkeeper said! )3very court has ore than ten
roos. 6onestly
alace.+
should we need &ve. .e
he (nnkeeper laughed. ),o it see that you have no t
known yet. Today &ve
one court each for you. They
trange too. There is only 2aster FT>
i and your faily! why is there a need for &ve co urts1+
i %ang asked. )Did they leave any essage for e1+ he
(nnkeeper replied. )=ot at all. Hust the silver and they
left.+ i %ang asked again. )Did they leave #ehind their n
aes1+
( only want to take a
The (nnkeeper was startled. But did not dare to protest.
Di %ang asked. ).hat so special a#out the silvers1+
%i Luo laughed. )This! you do not know. 3very silver or
#anknote! ore or less you can tell soething a#out
their origins. That is #ecause all the silvers are slightly
diCerent. (f it is #anknote! then all the ore easier can
we tell where it coe fro.+ Di %ang sighed. )( didn/t
e"pect that you know ore than e.+ (t wounded his
pride to know less than his lady did.
6e did not know the Ghastly Ghost Gang were specialist
in looting silver and #anknote fro all over the place.
Therefore %i Luo was naturally ore knowledgea#le in
this &eld.
The (nnkeeper took out a #o" of silver. There were
silvers and #ank notes in the chest.
3veryone could see that the silver was rather pure.
%i Luo slowly e"ained the silver and the #anknote
#efore saying. )These silver coe fro AiEing! Cang!
Jang places. The weird thing is! there doesn/t see to
have any clans that would coe here.+ ,he added. )All
these #anknote see to fro everywhere including
,hu!
Hiangnan. .hy did they coe all the way here to this
deserted place1+ Finally she took out four #ank notes
with #lack and red $owers. ,he thought that the
sy#ols were ost unusual.
Di %ang! %e 2anEing was startled at the sae tie and
suddenly =angong
-ing snatched the #anknote fro her. %i Luo turned and
saw that =angong -ing was as white as sheet as he
looked at the #anknote. The sy#ols are an indication
that it had #elonged to the =angong Aristocracy Faily.
Di %ang forcefully siled. )( didn/t e"pect that these
people would have the nknote of the =angong
Aristocracy Faily*+ angong -ing solenly said. ).ho
give you these #an k notes1+ The (nnkeeper was
startled to see =angong -ing in such a grave
e"pression.
)(t #elongs to5+ angong -ing interrupted. ).here is the
roo that h e used to stay1+ The (nnkeeper tre#led. )(
will lead you5+
=angong -ing put #ack the #anknote into the chest
#efore e"claiing FTB solenly. )Let go now*+ The
(nnkeeper took the to another court down the street.
This court looks diCerent fro the others. 6e asked. )Do
you wish to stay in this court1+ angong -ing coldly said.
)ThatUs right*+ And then he #egan to walk to the dining
hall and sat down. 6e was #ack to his #lank state again.
.hen everyone saw his e"pression! they did not dare to
say anything to hi.
,uddenly there was a loud cootion outside. Curious!
Di %ang and %i Luo went outside to take a look.
They saw a crowd gathered along the shore. ,oe en
even took oC their cloths to 4up into the sea.
Di %ang said. )0eain where you are. ( will go and take
a look.+
%i Luo said. ).hy ust ( reain here*+ And she followed
hi.
.hen they had reached the shore! they were stunned to
see hundreds of thousands of &shes $oating on the sea.
Because their livelihood were &shing and now without
e"pending any eCorts! there were so any &shes!
naturally they were very e"cited*
Di %ang and %i Luo looked at one another solenly. That
was #ecause they knew where these &shes had coe
fro.
Di %ang tried to sile and gripped %i Luo on her wrists
as they walked out of the crowd. 6e said in a low voice.
)%ou are guessed correctly. (t is a lucky thing that we did
not eat those things or else5+ 6e did not say anyore.
.hen he saw those weird &shes! he instantly knew that
those &shes ust have eaten those fruits! vegeta#les
and eat that they had thrown into the sea. And now
these &shes had #een carried #y the waves to the
shore.
Hust a few tens of #askets could actually poison a illion
&shes. The poison was indeed very powerful. They were
now shivering at the thought.
%i Luo cuddled against Di %ang and said. ).hat vicious
poison. ( wonder who is the one that is so vicious that
he resorted to such a dana#le act1+ Di %ang was
silence and uttered. )The truth will #e out one day.+
%i Luo sighed. )3ven if we know who send the &ve en!
we will never know who is the one that poisoned the
food. (s the poisoning done #y all &ve of the or 4ust
one1+ Di %ang said! )-aper cannot #e used to wrap &re.
There is nothing that can hide fro other people in this
world. %ou can #e rest assured.+ %i Luo sighed and then
suddenly her e"pressions changed. )Oh dear*+
Di %ang asked. ).hat is the atter1+
%i Luo replied in startle. ),ince these &shes have #een
poisoned! then aren/t they poisonous too1 (f the
coon people were to eat all those poisonous &shes!
what is going to happen1+ FTF Di %ang turned #ack and
saw those people e"claiing that these &shes were
divine &shes sent #y the deities.
%i Luo added. ).hat shall we do1 .hat shall we do
now1 There are so any people. 3ven if we tell the!
they will never #elieve us.+ ,uddenly several en in
yellow ro#es appeared and shouted aloud several
ties. )The Old (ortal has decreed that all these
&shes cannot #e eaten* Buried all these &shes! it cannot
#e eaten.+ ,oeone asked. ).hy it cannot #e eaten1+
A an in yellow ro#e said. )The Old (ortal has said
that these &shes are isonous. (t is sent #y the devils to
har the peo ple. Anyone that eat the &sh will die of
poisoning in half a day.+ 3very one of the &sher folks
turned pale. ,oeone said. )Luckily! the Old
(ortal is here or else we are going to lose our lives.+
%et another added. )The Old (ortal has done untold
wondrous deeds.
2ay 6eavens protect hi and let hi live to an old ripe
age.+
Di %ang &nally #reathed in relief. But he was pu;;led
who was this <Old
(ortal/ that could cause all the &sher folks to #elieve
in hi so easily. ,o he asked. )2ay ( ask who is this Old
(ortal1+
A &sher folk eyed hi for awhile #efore he laughed.
)The two of you ust #e fro soe where far away.
Therefore you did not know who is the Old (ortal. 6e
is soeone who knows the astrology and the geology.
6e is soeone who knows everything. %ou can/t &nd a
second person like hi.+ Di %ang thanks hi and walked
#ack to his a#ode while %i Luo sighed.
)This Old (ortal ust #e a wise an. .hen ( a
free! ( a going to pay hi a visit.+ Di %ang said. ).hat
wise an1 6e is ost pro#a#ly a trickster.+
%i Luo said. )(f he is a trickster! how does he know that
there is poison in the &shes1 Although these &sher folks
are siple inded #ut they are not idiots. (f not why
should they #e willing to listen to hi1+
Di %ang was not willing to argue with her #ecause every
tie he would lose.
.hen they got #ack to the (nn! =angong -ing and %e
2anEing were #oth sitting opposite one another in the
dinning hall. They were #oth very Euiet and did not
see to have e"changed a single word.
i %ang and %i Luo then related what happened earli er to
the and #ecause
ut to the streets and #uy a couple of eggs and #oiled it
in water.
hey knew that their situation was #ecoing ore an d
ore dire.
his place lest they would
G
lthough =angong -ing did not say anything #ut he k
new that soething
t sleepy. 6e was still
gan to think of his parents! his friends and a lot of other
things that he was unwilling to recall. ,o how could he
sleep1 Although the candle was now
uddenly he heard soeone oving outside the window
and there was a i/ <Ai/ sound*
e was 4olted and he iediately stood up. .hen he
heard <Ai/ <Ai/ again!
or he had ree#er this sound! he ree#ered when
he &rst 4oined the
would play hide and seek with
e still ree#ered at that tie they were all stil l very
young! when Long ei was a teenager! he would take
the into the woo ds to play hide and seek. oeties
they wondered if they were playing hide a nd seek or
training their
and kind! the intention was so good.
n that instant! his ind suddenly #ecoe so clear and
he was alive again
e was e"uded. )(s that y Big Brother Long Fei tha t is
here*1+ 6e
ure in #lack signaling to hi
ithout hesitation! he sprang towards hi and soon he
was in the shadows
n the darkness! he had saw that the outline of the &gure
was that of his hird -rot@g@ Brother ,hi Chen* 6e was
very happy a nd waved. )Third #rother!
e was #eaing with tears in his eyes and his throa t
was dry.
e had never e"pected to see his Third -rot@g@ Brot her
here. 6e used to #e
and fragile. 3ven his eyes
ng corpse now. (t was #ecause
ing for death to coe.
=angong -ing was startled! delight to see hi #ut also
sorrow to see hi in this state.
,hi Chen slowly said. )( have heard that you are here
therefore ( rushed FTR here.+ 6is voice was now so
solen! so slow and so dead. (t was like he had lost all
of his past &ghting spirit.
angong -ing asked. ),ince you have coe! why don/t
you coe in1+
,hi Chen siply shook his head. 6is eyes were that of
hopelessness. 6e
slowly said. )( cannot go in. ( a only here to tell you!
do not listen or #elieve anyone! do not proise to do
anything! (5( have only this uch to tell you.+ angong
-ing was stunned #efore he tried to ask. )% ou5are you
doing &ne lately1 .here have you #een lately1 Are you
together with ,ister in law1+ ,hi Chen took a long tie
to reply. )( a a unlucky person. ( cannot #e forgiven for
y sins. %ou5you5do not have to recogni;e e as
your prot@g@
ead.+ 6is eyes were that of
hopelessness and forsaken.
angong cried out! his tears $owed as he tre#led.
)-rot@g@ Brother* =o atter what has happened! you
are always y prot@g@ #rother5+ ,hi Chen shook his
head and sighed deeply. 6e took out a hanky and gave
to angong -ing. )-lease take care of yourself. ( a g
oing.+ Before he had &nished! he had sprung away and
in that instant! his thin #ody vanished into the darkness.
FTL
Chapter Twenty
Dying with a Last Breath
,hi Chen was the ost strong willed aong the &ve
prot@g@ #rothers and sisters. =ow he looked so fragile
and he lost all his past herois.
=angong -ing had not seen hi for one and a half7year
now. But how did he #ecoe like that1 .hy did he leave
in such a hurry1 .as he running fro soething1
=angong -ing was even ore saddened and his tears
$owed uncontrolla#ly*
The wind was #lowing when a sli #ody Euietly walked
#ehind =angong
-ing.
=angong -ing was startled and he turned around only
to see that it was
2aiden %e 2anEing! her alluring watery eyes were
elancholy and i"ed with a cople" eotion as she
looked at hi.
)%ou crying1+ %e 2anEing asked.
)=o*+ =angong -ing lowered his head and tried to force
out a sile. But he was una#le to hide his face that was
covered with his tears*
%e 2anEing softly grasped. )(t is very chilling outside.
%ou should return to your roo for a good rest*+
=angong -ing looked at her in appreciation and sighed
#efore he turned #ack.
Once again! he #egan to sit down in his roo as he
stared #lankly at the #urning candlelight.
6e saw the heart#roken 2ei %in"ue that was surrounded
#y hopelessness! and also %e 2anEing who surrounded
herself with elancholy*
The cunning 0en Fengping and the wanton Guo %u"ia*
The Long Fei and Gu %ihong that was drugged #y the
Lady -roudness*
The heroic Feng 2antian who was trapped on the Divine
Creator (sland*
6is Benevolent 2aster Long Bushi and the Lord of the
Divine Creator
=angong %ongle*
Lastly! he thought of his caring parents*
All these thoughts $ashed in his ind that darkened
and confused his thoughts.
,uddenly he heard %e 2anEing fuing outside. ).hat a
loathsoe thief*+ FTM 6e heard the sound of two &gures
springing on the rooftop! one in front and one at the
#ack. 6e iediately sprang out of the window to the
roof.
One ust know that he had #een training in the Divine
Creator (sland for a year. (t did not train 4ust his ental
strength and patience #ut also saw his artial skills
iproving treendous. And his swiftness skill was now
any ties stronger than in the past. Therefore with
aa;ing re$e" he was a#le to react and saw %e
2anEing chasing a an to a tree #efore she caught up
with hi*
6er attacks were so graceful yet so vicious! every
attack stroke could kill.
6e wondered what hatred she had against that an.
.ith an attacking stroke <Chang 3r transcending the
2oon/! she #roke through the an/s defenses and hit
hi violently on his shoulders. The an could not
defend anyore as his shoulders had cracked at that
oent. And %e 2anEing followed up with ore
attacks.
angong -ing shouted. )2aiden %e! wait a inute*+ B ut
he was too slow.
The an had already #een struck on the chest #y her!
and had collapsed on the ground*
=angong -ing sprang like a speeding arrow to e"aine
the an! only to &nd hi #reathless and had died on
the spot*
%e 2anEing was &lled with an aura of elancholy and
anger as she coldly laughed awhile. )( didn/t e"pect that
you will feel pity for such a lowly despica#le thief*+
angong -ing replied with a faint sile. )( only wa nt to
leave a survivor so that ( can Euestion hi.+ %e 2anEing
e"asperated! ).hy do you want to Euestion such a
despica#le thief1 For hi to die in this anner! is
actually Euite a light punishent.+ angong -ing was
#ewildered. ).hat is going on1 .hy are you so angry1+
%e 2anEing fued. )Take a look what is inside his
clothing &rst*+
=angong -ing lowered his #ody and took out soething
fro the anUs clothing. (t was actually a #lowpipe and
it gave oC a faint fragrance scent.
angong -ing siled. )6e is a $ower thief*+ %e 2anEing
coldly laughed awhile. )Do you still want to let this
despica#le thief oC1+ =angong -ing countenance
suddenly changed. After thinking for a while! he started
to shake his head. )This atter is not that siple. Our
wherea#outs are already ade known and ( afraid that
this an has soething to do with that &ve clans*+
,uddenly he shouted. )Oh no* Let us go #ack to the (nn
iediately*+ And he e"hi#ited his swiftness skill in a
$ying pace.
%e 2anEing #egan to follow hi without a word or a
oent of hesitation.
.hen =angong -ing returned to the (nn! he #egan to
knock on the doors of FQT Di %ang and his lady in a
hurried pace. 6e shouted. )Brother Di* Brother Di* 5+
After shouting for awhile #ut there was still no reply
therefore he could not wait and #arged through the
door only to &nd there was no one inside! even their
#aggage was not in their roo*
%e 2anEing walked in hurriedly as well. ,he asked!
).here are they1+
=angong -ing was in thoughts that therefore he did not
reply to her Euestion.
%e 2anEing said. )Did you sniC that1 (t looked like the
fragrance scent that longs to that despica#le thief*+
angong -ing nodded. )(t see that it is not an eas y
thing to investigate.
3verything has #een well planned ahead.+
%e 2anEing asked. ).hy don/t we ask the (nnkeeper1
And ask hi if he has seen any suspicious people that
are here*+ angong -ing sighed. ),ince this atter has
#een un der a thorough plan! how would the (nnkeeper
knows1 (f that $ower thief was still alive! we ight have
found soe leads.+ %e 2anEing #lushed as she
defensively said. ).hy do you not say it earlier! how do
( know5+ angong -ing interrupted. )(f we can &nd out
who a re those people that sent the gifts and reserved
these courts! we ay #e a#le to &nd soe leads*+ %e
2anEing asked. )Then! how are we going to &nd out
who are the ones
that sent the gifts1+
angong -ing said. )=aturally! it is not going to # e a
easy thing to &nd out.
But now it is soon going to #e the ,econd .atch.
,tanding here and pondering isn/t going to help us. Let
us go #ack to our roos to rest and we discuss it
toorrow*+ The ne"t orning! =angong -ing went out
to look for clues while %e 2anEing stayed #ehind to
o#serve.
.hen it was nearly noon! =angong -ing had returned in
a hurry. %e 2anEing hurriedly welcoed hi #ack! and
asked with concern. )Did you &nd any leads1+ angong
-ing said. )Follow e with your precious sw ord <The
2ighty 3cho of the Dragon/*+
2aiden %e 2anEing did not Euite understand his
intentions and asked.
).hat is going on here*+ angong -ing said. )%ou will
know in a while tie. Let us hurry now*+ ,oon they left
the (nn and were outside the city! oving in a westward
FQQ direction.
%e 2anEing was &lled with uncertainty. ,o she asked!
)=ow where are we going1+ angong -ing e"plained
while they were still spring ing. )Fro what ( know! it
has soething to do with 0en Fengping. For certain! he
has a hand in the disappearance of Di %ang and his lady
too.+ %e 2anEing pondered #efore she asked. ),houldn/t
he #e in the =orthwest1
.hy did he coe to Hiangnan for1+ angong -ing said.
)Can you #e certain that there i s no sudden change in
one year1 2ay#e 0en Fengping sphere of in$uence has
even spread throughout the orth and the ,outh.+ %e
2anEing looked even ore pu;;led. ),udden change1
0en Fengping sphere of in$uence1 .hat e"actly are you
saying huh1+ =angong -ing was startled. Gathering his
thoughts! he instantly understood now. (t was #ecause
0en Fengping was a very careful and cunning an
therefore only Di %ang and 2ei %in"ue had known of his
plans. Therefore 2aiden %e 2anEing was ignorant of it.
6e siled. )(t is hard to e"plain in a short notice #ut in
future! ( will e"plain to you fro head to tail. Bur &rst!
we need to hurry to the ,outhern 2ountains*+ %e
2anEing was swept away with sweetness when
=angong -ing said <.e/. Therefore she did not ask
anyore and e"hi#ited her e"traordinary uniEue
swiftness oveent skills in great haste towards the
,outhern 2ountains. angong -ing stopped in his tracks
and turned to %e 2anEing. )This route is the only way
to the ,outhern 2ountains. (t is narrow and treacherous.
0en Fengping and his en will surely take a #reather
around here. For now! let us circulate our $ow of energy
and to recover out internal power. ?ery possi#le! we
ay have a hard &ght ahead*+ .hen he had &nished!
he walked to a rock and started to close his eyes to
circulate the $ow of #lood in his channels.
%e 2anEing walked #esides hi and then sat down.
After an hour! there was the sound of carriages and
horses. =angong -ing!
%e 2anEing upon hearing these sounds sprang to the
#ack of the huge #oulder to hide. .
During his stay in the Divine Creator (sland! after one
year of nothing #ut training in artial a#ilities! he could
now even see in the dark as though it was 4ust FQS like
in the #road daylight. Casting his vision! he saw seven
en riding horses and a carriage drawn #y two horses.
The #lack curtain of the carriage was $uttering and he
saw two people inside the carriage O Di %ang and his
lady* Dnder the oonlight! he could see that Di %ang
was #loodied all over! his look was very dispirited and
there was not even a trace of his forer heroic spirit* As
for %i Luo! her hair was loose and her #eautiful dress
was shredded #adly! she was alost half7naked*
=angong -ing was sore in heart for his good friend. 6e
was &lled with rage and hatred. .ith a great shout! he
sprang through the air with the <Autun Fallen Leaf/ in
his hand! did several soersaults and landed into their
idst! with his head down and leg up. This was a stance
called the <The Descending 0ain/. 6e started to slash
the with ultiple silver light and splitting iages of
his sword as he hovered in great haste into their idst*
.ithout hesitation! %e 2anEing drew her sword too and
sprang upon those en in #lack! all her swords display
was fast! furious and vicious*
A tall elderly an who appeared to #e the leader of the
group #egan to evade angong -ing/s powerful and
vicious sword stances w hile shouting. )Friend* .e have
no vendetta whatever so. .hy did you attack us without
a reason and all your attacks are killer strokes*+
=angong -ing eyes were #urning with rage and he
followed #y three ore killer strokes*
The other en in #lack #egan to dodge while shouting.
)3ven if you want to kill! at least give us a reason
&rst5+ angong -ing yelled. ).hy so uch ru##ish*
After ( killed you ( will tell you the reason*+ And
=angong -ing iediately displayed a stance fro the
,outhern ,ea ,wordplay that he had picked fro the
Divine Creator (sland.
The en knew that talking to hi was futile and they
attacked hi with whips and other weapons.
A an was &ghting %e 2anEing alone. 6e was already
losing strength &ghting with her when =angong -ing
suddenly sprang past hi and slashed hi twice. 2ore
confusion occurred and then another two en in #lack
died.
,uddenly there was a shout. )6old your hands*+
=angong -ing saw four en standing at the #ack. One
of the was <Fragrance of a Thousand 2iles/ 0en
Fengping. The another two were the 2anshan Brothers
,tartled ,oul Twin ,word .ind Chaser ,wordsan!
Chang ,un
Jong and (ron -al Golden ,word ,olitary ,wordsan!
Chang ,un Dan. The one on the right side was an elder
an in #lack ro#e.
0en Fengping siled and said. )Brother =angong! how
are you1+
.hen =angong -ing saw 0en Fengping! he recoposed
hiself and coldly FQ> laughed. )( a lucky not to die
therefore ( can #e considered to have a long life*+ 0en
Fengping said. )( heard that those who went to the
Divine Creator
Teple would never ade it #ack alive. Brother
=angong! you are indeed so lucky*+
angong -ing coldly laughed. )(f ( really die in th e Divine
Creator Teple!
( afraid that Brother 0en will #e even happier*+
0en Fengping said. )( have no such intentions. (t is all a
isunderstanding.
The Fraternity is so chaotic now and ( have the intention
to asking for your aid to coplete our grand plans5+
angong -ing interrupted. )( have no worthy deeds t o
y nae and ( a too willful. ( afraid that you have
found the wrong person*+ 0en Fengping laughed.
)Brother =angong you are too hu#le* 3veryone has
heard of your heroic deeds. %ou have fought with the
Haded 6and of the -ositive =irvana at the 3ternal
0estaurant! #arged into the 2ulong 2anor to retrieve an
antidote for 6eaven ,word Ding %ang and you can even
ake it alive fro the Divine Creator (sland. All these
things have already #een known throughout the entire
Fraternity. .ith your artial a#ilities! intellect! guts! you
have caused 2ister ,huai to adire you greatly. (f we
can have the aid of Brother =angong! then ( can even
wager that within one year! the entire Central -lains
Fraternity will #e ours*+
,uddenly %e 2anEing grasped. ).here do you think you
are going*+ ,he lifted herself and sprang in front.
=angong -ing turned #ack and saw that the other two
en in #lack who had #een holding Di %ang and his lady
hostage were trying to escape. .hen %e 2anEing was
suddenly in front of the! they iediately stood on
the sae spot and looked at 0en Fengping*
angong -ing siled and asked 0en Fengping. )( wond er
if these two en that are holding the Tianshan Divine
,word Di %ang and %i Luo! are they also your en1+ 6e
addressed Di %ang title forally #ecause he wanted to
act like a ere acEuaintance.
0en Fengping slowly said. )That is right* They are
indeed y en*+ angong -ing appeared to #e very
cal and he sighed . )( didn/t e"pect that the heroic
Tianshan Divine ,word would #ecoe so wretched now.
On closer inspection! who would #elieve that he is
actually the shining star of the -ugilist that everyone
has called the Tianshan Divine sword*+ 3ven though %e
2anEing was getting ipatience #ut she knew that
surely
=angong -ing ust have #een planning soething
therefore he was trying to distant hiself fro Di %ang
and his lady. ,urely there ust #e a purpose* 0en
Fengping said. )The Ghastly Beggars have already
decided to 4oin FQB ,huai Tianfan. As long as we can
#ring #ack %i Luo to the -oor Ghost %i Feng! he will
agree to further advance our grand plans.+ angong -ing
cold laughed. ),ince %i Feng has alrea dy decided to 4oin
the cause of ,huai Tianfan! why then ust Brother 0en
uses fragrant incense to drug the1 (t is really hard to
coprehend*+ 0en Fengping replied atter of fact. )(t is
really hard to e"plain in 4ust a few words. As ( a afraid
a isunderstanding would occur! therefore ( a forced
to use this not too #rilliant ethod*+ angong -ing coldly
hued and asked. ).hat has thi s to do with Di %ang1
.hy is he #eing captured1+
0en Fengping said! ),ince they are a hus#and and wife!
naturally they ust together*+ angong -ing laughed
coldly for awhile. )Did Brothe r 0en asks Di %ang if he is
willing or not1+
0en Fengping laughed. )6us#and and wife should
always #e together. There is no reason for Di %ang to
say no.+ angong -ing laughed. )Did Brother 0en forget
that last year outside the ancient city of Chang An in
the =orthwest! Di %ang had thrown away your Fragrant
of the .ind and 0ain Ta#let1 Di %ang is haughty and
proud. ,o are you nursing a personal grudge against
hi1+ angong -ing laughed again. )(t is all thanks to Br
other 0en that Di %ang and %i Luo can #ecoe a couple.
Although they have #een arried for a year #ut they
are deeply in love with one another. Because Di %ang
refuses to leave %i Luo alone! how will she leaves hi
alone as well*+ 0en Fengping laughed heartily. )Brother
=angong! you only know half the story. Last year when
Di %ang was poisoned #y the orning stars! %i Luo is his
#enefactor who saves his life. ,ince %i Feng has thrown
his lot with ,huai Tianfan! %i Luo naturally will not
refuse. (f %i Luo will not refuse so how will Di %ang
refuse1+ angong -ing laughed aloud. )The Ghastly
Beggars ar e a righteous group that dedicated
theselves to &ght the treacherous and greedy people.
%i Feng hiself is a haughty and lonely person. (t akes
no sense for hi to 4oin ,huai Tianfan*+
%e 2anEing knew that the ore they argued there
would soon #e a &ght.
.orrying for =angong -ing! she #egan to walk
unconsciously to his side.
0en Fengping shifted his eyes to look at %e 2anEing and
asked. ).hen
Brother =angong went out to the seas! the Cold Blood
Concu#ine had disappeared at the sae tie. 3veryone
had thought she had followed you to the Divine Creator
Teple. But now you actually returned with 2aiden %e.
(s the Cold Blood FQF Concu#ine really issing1+
angong -ing laughed aloud. )(s Brother 0en very di
sappointed1 6aha* 2ei %in"ue is not with e therefore
you cannot achieve your ai of netting us together!
what a pity*+ 0en Fengping laughed without his
e"pressions changing. )Brother =angong! you really
know how to 4oke* 3ven if ( have the guts! ( will not even
drea of that*+ ,uddenly =angong -ing #ecae very
solen and he was enveloped in a alevolent aura.
)0en Fengping* %ou send &ve diCerent groups of people
with #askets of food that was poisoned to Di %ang* But
who knows that Di %ang had already saw through your
ruse. Failing once! you try again the second tie with a
continuous ruse. %ou even use #anknote fro diCerent
places to reserve the (nn for hi #ut in fact! the entire
(nn #elongs to you* .hen Di %ang and his Lady were
captured! 2aiden %e and ( anaged to escape. That is
#ecause you did not tell your en a#out us! that why
they did not know a#out us. 6aha* (t all #ecause of that
useless $ower thief that you have sent that all your
cunning ruses are e"posed #y e5+ ),hut up*+ 0en
Fengping shouted. 6is e"pressions had changed now*
But =angong -ing did not care and stared at hi with a
alevolent air. )But do you know that Brother Di %ang
and ( are #lood #rothers that will even #rave life and
death together* ,o why don/t you capture e as well1+
0en Fengping said. )Brother =angong -ing! you are too
serious. 3ven if (
have the guts! ( will not dare to do it*+
But those standing #esides hi looked indignant now.
The elderly an that was standing to his right side
solenly said. )%oung an! don/t you think you are too
arrogant and rude1 Do you really think no one can
capture you1+ angong -ing stared at hi and laughed.
)This an ust #e ,huai Tianfan right hand an!
<6eavenly -iercing Life ,tealing Twin ,pears/ Ge
Ahonghai! 6ero Ge1+
0en Fengping siled. )That is right. (ndeed he is the Old
6ero Ge*+ angong -ing laughed aloud. )( have long
heard of 6 ero Ge <6eavenly -iercing Life ,tealing Twin
,pears/ are #lah and #lah powerful*+
Ge Ahonghai looked at 0en Fengping #ecause #efore he
could act! he ust have his approval &rst* But 0en
Fengping reained e"pressionless* angong -ing
laughed. ).hy did Brother 0en not nod your head1+ Ge
Ahonghai shouted and plunged forward with #oth his
hands.
=angong -ing was already prepared. 6e did not ove
#ut kick towards his stoach and sent hi $ying #ack*
6is tiing was so perfect and his oveents so swift*
FQG 0en Fengping was secretly startled. For he had not
seen =angong -ing for one year and his artial a#ilities
had now iproved treendously*
Ge Ahonghai got up without any eotion and deployed
a stance <The Cloud neath the .aist/ that was directed
towards =angon g -ing/s shoulders :u Chi accupoints*
angong -ing evaded it and counter attack with a st
ance <Behold the
Crescent/ that was aied at his chest*
(n the eantie! %e 2anEing was &ghting with #oth the
2anshan Brothers*
Ge Ahonghai was surprised at this stance and with a
great shout! he suoned all his internal strength to
catch =angong -ing/s techniEue.
There was a thunderous clapping sound as #oth hands
ade contact. Dust and stones $ew all around the*
=angong -ing thought that the internal strength of his
opponent was coing forth in nonstop and his wrists
was hurting a lot. 6e ustered his strength to free
hiself fro the attraction of the internal force and he
was knocked #ack a yard*
Ge Ahonghai was secretly startled. (n this whole wide
world! very few people could atch hi' uch less
escaped fro his internal force once he had used #oth
his hands* 2oreover! =angong -ing looked so weak and
young. 6e could actually headlong with hi and not
died instantly*
=angong -ing was very pale now! even green. And he
started to voit #lood* (t o#vious his in4uries were not
slight. But he #it his teeth and continued on his attacks.
,uddenly his stances and strokes changed and he
actually used the 3ighteen stances of Dao that he
learnt at the hut while he was on the Divine
Creator (sland*
.ith a stance of <Chant of the ,uCering -ain/ =angong
-ing had swiftly hit
Ge Ahonghai seven ties on his chest*
Ge Ahonghai was startled and iediately oved #ack
&ve steps.
Luckily for hi! although =angong -ing had
ree#ered the 3ighteen stances of Dao #y heart! he
had not the tie to think over its intricate cople"
changes yet. Therefore he could only use one stance at
a tie instead of i"ing the strokes fro its various
stances. 6owever this powerful techniEue of the 2artial
Fraternity even without playing upon its intricacy
$e"i#ility had forced Ge
Ahonghai to #e on the defensive in 4ust ten strokes* And
he had already oved ore than one yard to the #ack*
0en Fengping was watching and pondering at the sae
tie #efore he grasped out suddenly. )Dao 3ighteen
,tances*+ angong -ing coldly laughed. )That is right* (t
is indeed the 3ighteen ,tances of Dao* (f you are
scared now! Euickly release Di %ang and his lady. (t is
not too late yet*+ FQR Ge Ahonghai was #reaking out in
sweat and he was still thinking how to #reak the
3ighteen ,tances of Dao*
The 2anshan Brothers were laughing and 4eering %e
2anEing. (t seeed like she could not handle their
co#ined attacks and she was using <2ighty 3cho of
the Dragon/ to parry while slowly oving #ack*
Chang ,undan laughed hilariously. )Let e see how
any ore stances that you still have reaining*+ The
2anshan Brothers were attacking her on her front and
the #ack. =ow
%e 2anEing felt her vital energies were not as sooth
as #efore and her #lood was oving in a furious pace.
,uddenly! Chang ,undan sent her long sword $ying
fro her wrist*
At the sae tie! Chang ,unkong plunged forward and
hit her on her Da 6e and ,hang :u accupoints. Because
her two a4or accupoints were hit and her strength was
not enough! %e 2anEing collapsed on the ground and
did not ove again.
.ithout hesitations! the 2anshan Brothers #egan to 4oin
Ge Ahonghai to &ght =angong -ing*
angong -ing had picked %e 2anEing/s long sword <2i
ghty 3cho of the Dragon/ and now he had <Fallen
Autun Leaf/ as well. 6e e"hi#ited a stance <Light that
separate the 6eaven and 3arth/ as he fored a wave of
tre#ling sword energies around hi.
Ge Ahonghai coldly laughed awhile and he drew his
golden twin spears to pierce towards hi*
The 2anshan Brothers were highly skilled in artial!
co#ined with a top e"ponent such as Ge Ahonghai!
=angong -ing could only parry and there was no roo
for hi to retaliate* After ore than ten furious strokes!
he #egan to falter.
6e knew that it was not ipossi#le for hi to escape
today. But he had discovered that Chang ,undan was
the weaker one aong the 2anshan Brothers! therefore
he decided to focus on hi.
Although his vital energies were erratic now #ut
=angong -ing was not da;ed yet. After evading fro Ge
Ahonghai spears! he saw an opening and pierced Chang
,undan through his chest with the Fallen Autun Leaf*
At the sae tie!
Ge Ahonghai had pieced through his upper right thigh*
And at the sae tie!
Chang ,unkong had sta##ed hi on his #ack The
wounds were so terrifying that even the white of his
#ones would #e seen* Biting his teeth! he forced Chang
,unkong and Ge Ahonghai to #ack oC &ve steps with a
killer stance.
Ge Ahonghai had no tie to pull his spear fro
=angong -ing/s leg. 6e was startled and stood on the
sae spot for Euite a while* 6e had never et soeone
with such potential*
FQL
6owever Chang ,unkong once again plunged upon
=angong -ing in rage #ecause =angong -ing had killed
his #rother*
=angong -ing shouted aloud even though he was
covered with #lood now.
)The (ortal Divine Dragon! the (ortal Divine
Dragon will never die*+ And he pulled the spear out
without regard to any pain and threw it to towards
Chang ,unkong! piercing through his #ack iediately*
Chang ,unkong enraged over the death of his #rother!
had thought that
=angong -ing was too weak to retaliate therefore he
had ade an all out attack and was caught unaware
when =angong -ing threw the spear at hi* 6e really
never e"pected that =angong -ing would pull the spear
fro his thigh. ,uch courage and guts*
Ge Ahonghai shook his head and sighed. )6e is indeed
the disciple of the
Divine Dragon*+ And he walked towards Chang
,unkong.
0en Fengping sighed. )%ou are indeed the (ortal
Divine Dragon the
,econd. (f ( can have you to aid e! surely the entire
real will #e ours1+ angong -ing shouted aloud even
though he was #leed ing profusely. )%ou will never
drea of that in this life.+ But when he had &nished! he
can cough out #lood profusely. And he started to
stagger #ackward and &nally collapse onto the ground*
0en Fengping was now in their idst. 6e raised his right
hand on top of angong -ing/s forehead. 6e was &lled
with pity th at he had to kill soe one so talented. But
when he was three inches to killing =angong -ing! soe
one at the ck shouted. )6old your hand*+ en Fengping
turned his #ody around and saw a short an who was
in his
he an said solenly. )( ust #ring this an away* + e
Ahonghai had retrieved #oth his spears and sole nly
asked. )6ey you*
ho are you1+ he an looked at hi for awhile and he
siply said . )The Distance ountains though high*+ en
Fengping and Ge Ahonghai was startled and ied
iately replied with.
he an took a purple ta#let and waved it for awhil e
#efore adding. )Does
en Fengping lowered his head and said. )Disciple (
recogni;e it*+ he an said. ),eeing the ta#let is the
sae as see ing the 2aster* This an want to #ring hi
away. Do you have any o#4ections1+ en Fengping
replied. )Disciple ( dare not*+ he an coldly hued
and walked to the side of =an gong -ing and lifted M
d! he #egan to walk astride
nly when the an had disappeared into the darkness
did 0en Fengping
r ,huai recruits such an
e Ahonghai said. ).e have already #een out for hal f a
year now. This is
we do not know*+
he ysterious an sprang like he was $ying even t
hough he was carrying =angong -ing. ,oon he cae to
the edge of a forest.
Dnder the oonlight! #esides a huge tree was two
horses that were feasting on the wild grasses on the
ground. And #esides the horses! stood a ost gorgeous
aiden whose #eauty was out of this world with
unrivalled grace. But right now! she was looking ost
worried and an"ious*
.ho was she1 2ei %in"ue*
.hen the an was near! 2ei %in"ue had sprung to hi.
Looking at angong -ing! she asked. )(s his in4uries very
heav y1+ The iddle age an nodded. )All his vital
energies are drained and so is his
tie or else 0en Fengping would have killed hi*+
=angong -ing was very pale. 6is eyes were closed
tightly. 6is #ack and his thigh was very #loodied. 3"cept
for his slight #reathing! he was alost as good as dead*
2ei %in"ue looked at hi with her watery eyes and
uttered. )6is in4uries are so heavy. ( wonder if he can
live till he gets to see his 2entor 2aster*+ The an
sighed as well. )( don/t think he look like soeone who
is short lived. ( a sure there will #e a iracle that will
happen to save hi*+ 2ei %in"ue was silence when she
took =angong -ing fro hi.
The an said. )-lease take care aiden. ( a going
now. As for that ta#let5+ 2ei %in"ue said. )%ou can
keep that ta#let since ( have no use for that ta#let*+ The
an thanked her and left on one of the horses.
2ei %in"ue took the another horse and carried =angong
-ing in her e#race! as she rode oC in great haste.
,he took the whole night and 4ust #efore dawn! 2ei
%in"ue had reached the
,anen .an*
,he stopped in front of an (nn! only then did she get oC
fro the horse with
FST
=angong -ing.
(n great haste! she walked to a roo with three #eds.
On the two other #eds! lay the (ortal Divine Dragon
Long Bushi and the Lord of the Divine Creator =angong
%ongle*
Both of the were awake. They were startled greatly
when they saw 2ei
%in"ue carrying the dying =angong -ing inside the
roo*
Long Bushi was the &rst to ask. )-inger is in4ured1+
2ei %in"ue nodded her head! without a word! she
placed =angong -ing on another #ed.
angong %ongle was the second to ask. ).ho is the o ne
that wounded hi so #adly1+ Both their voices were
weak and it seeed like they were aWicted #y a
sickness.
2ei %in"ue did not reply and closed her phoeni" lids and
two crystal tears were seen.
=angong %ongle struggled to cli# up fro the #ed and
to inspect =angong
-ing/s wounds. 6e took a great eCort to say. )6is
in4uries are very serious. But as long as ( a here! there
shouldn/t #e any cause for worry. As long as ( use the
l #e alright in two days tie*+
ong Bushi o#4ected loudly. )=o* %ou are not allowe d to
touch hi*+ angong %ongle angrily protested. ).hat has
it to d o with you if ( touch
hi* .hat give you the right to ake a fuss1+
Long Bushi yell. )6e is y disciple* ( 4ust don/t want you
to touch hi*+ angong %ongle yelled #ack. )6e is y
nephew* ,o wh at if ( want to touch hi*+ 2ei %in"ue/s
face #y now was covered #y tears! laented in sorrow.
)6e is now a dying an! why did Old ,eniors still want
to &ght over soe useless pride.
Do you really want to watch hi die right #efore your
eyes1+
Long Bushi and =angong %ongle stared angrily at one
another now! silenced #y her out#ursts.
After a while! =angong %ongle turned to face the
grieving 2ei %in"ue who was full of worries. )These tens
of days! ( have already taught you all y physician
skills! including the Trans&guration Art. ( see that you
are a very #rilliant person! why don/t you have a try1+
2ei %in"ue said. )( only know the intricate forulas and
not the practical skill! ( afraid5+ angong %ongle urged
her. ).ith e around! take the courage and try*+ 2ei
%in"ue was still hesitating therefore she did not reply*
angong %ongle said. )6e can die any tie soon! you
cannot hesitate FSQ anyore now.+ 2ei %in"ue turned
to look at Long Bushi #ut he was Euiet* Finally #iting her
teeth! she cried out. )Fine* ,ince it has reached such a
stage! ( 4ust have to take the risk and try*+ angong
%ongle siled and said. )Go and #uy a #igge r needle! a
4ar of strong wine and strings then we can start*+ 2ei
%in"ue hurried left for the streets to #uy the necessities
ites that she was instructed to #uy. ,oon she was
#ack.
angong %ongle said! )First put the needle and the thin
strings into the 4ar of wine. =e"t use the wine to wash
his wounds and hit his Feng .ei accupoint on his chest
and then his :i Jan! 2ing 2en accupoints. Dse your
vital energies to protect his last #reath of life in his
heart.
And then wash y thigh with the strong wine and use
your sword to slice a
iguration Arts and then stitch it with the strings. Two
days later! he will recover.+
ei %in"ue was at work iediately while she was li
stening at the tie. (n
shed the operation and indeed
=angong %ongle! who had #een sliced #y 2ei %in"ue!
was in great agony and his strength was e"hausted #y
the ordeal. .hen he saw that 2ei %in"ue had &nished
the task in such a well anner! he closed in eyes and
fell into a deep sleep...
Long Bushi sighed and was oved to say. )Forty years
ago! you are indeed as cra;ed as a adan. But after
you have left the Divine Creator Teple! ( didn/t e"pect
your personality would once again undergo such a
draatic change. Before you have died! you have
actually done soething huane*+ As 2ei %in"ue did
not sleep for an entire night! she was feeling fragile and
weak now. Only when she had &nally &nished the
operation! did she start to rela" herself. All of a sudden!
she was overwheled #y the tiredness and she actually
fell asleep soundly #esides =angong -ing/s #ed*
.hen =angong -ing regained consciousness! he gave a
weak oaning sound and tried to ove his rigid #ody!
2ei %in"ue was suddenly 4olted into waking*
.hen =angong -ing opened his eyes and saw the 2ei
%in"ue that was
#esides hi! he was overwheled with an unspeaka#le
4oy that he grasped.
)%in"ue* (s that you5+ But #efore he could &nish what
he wanted to say! he was du#founded #y the e"tree
pain of his wounds.
FSS 2ei %in"ue was heart#roken and felt pity for his
condition that she hurriedly said. )%our wounds have no
totally heal yet. (t is not the tie for you to talk now.
6urry and close your eyes to rest*+
But when =angong -ing had saw 2ei %in"ue! he was
really so 4oyous and e"cited. (f not for the fact that he
was una#le to ove his li#s! he would really have
hugged 2ei %in"ue tightly in his e#race. ,o how would
he want to close his eyes to rest now1 6e grasped.
)%in"ue* This is not a drea right1+ 2ei %in"ue forced
herself to restrain her #urning passion and gently said
to hi. )Don/t say anyore things now! hurry and get a
good rest*+ At the sae tie =angong -ing had saw
Long Bushi on the other #ed and he gan to grow even
ore e"cited. )2entor 2aster is here too* %in"ue! hurry
and tell e what is going on here1+ 2ei %in"ue replied.
)(t is diNcult to e"plain now #ut after you are healed! (
will tell you slowly. %ou have #etter hurry and get a good
rest now*+ And she hit hi on his sleep accupoint.
=angong -ing collapsed into a sound sleep.
(t was then that Long Bushi &nally opened his eyes. 6e
sighed deeply at the sleeping =angong -ing*
2ei %in"ue asked. )Old ,enior! you should #e glad when
you see hi. .hy did you5+ Long Bushi sighed. )(n
that torrential thunderstor! ( fought with that
=angong Freak for a thousand #lows. ( hit hi seven
ties with y &sts and he dealt e with si" #lows. Both
of us were drained of all our vital energies and our life
force energies were shattered. =ever had we e"pected
we could still coe across aiden while we were
drifting and you took us #ack to the Central -lains to
save us* Alas* (! the (ortal Divine Dragon! in y
entire life! ( have undergone countless nu#er of ties
of life and death and did not e"pect that this tie! (
would really gonna to die. (t not that ( a afraid of
death #ut ( still have soe unful&lled things to do that
is why ( a not willing to die 4ust like this*+ 2ei %in"ue
said! )There are divine pills in the -ugilist real that are
said to #e a#le to revive the dead and to re4uvenate a
person. ,enior! your internal in4uries! as long as you can
have the divine pills! it is not a hard thing for you to
fully recover fro your in4uries*+ Long Bushi sighed.
)According to y knowledge! the ,aint of -hysicians!
Life ,avior -hysician have seven such life saving divine
pills that can even #ring #ack the dead. But he
treasured it ore than his life! so how would he have
given it to 4ust anyone*+ ,uddenly there was a knock
and a voice outside said. )0espected guests* (t is tie
for the afternoon eal*+ FS> 2ei %in"ue replied! )%ou
can coe in*+ And a waiter entered with two large
dishes enough for three people.
Long Bushi said. )2aiden 2ei! you have not slept for the
whole of last night and you even have to toil the whole
of the orning. 0eturn to your roo for a good rest! (
will take care of -inger*+ 2ei %in"ue was feeling very
tired so she did as what was advised and walked #ack
to her own roo.
Hust when Long Bushi was a#out to close his eyes for a
rest! a person #arged in fro the window* 6e looked up
and saw that it was ,ia Ahongtian of the 0ed
Flag 3scort Agency! a long tie friend of his*
6e was very happy and shouted. )Brother ,ia how are
you1 6ow did you know that ( a here1+ ,ia
Ahongtian sighed. )Alas* (t is a long story* 3ver since
you have disappeared fro the 6uashan eet! there
were all sorts of ruors on why you had disappeared in
the -ugilist. ,oe said that you have #een defeated #y
Danfeng! soe said you have gone into recluse! soe
even said you had gone to the Divine Creator island*
Anyway! where did you e"actly go1+
Long Bushi then e"plained what happened in the
siplest and direct way.
,ia Ahongtian sighed. )(f this atter is ade known!
the entire 2artial Fraternity will surely #e in an uproar*+
Long Bushi asked. ).hat #rings Brother ,ia here1+
,ia Ahongtian sighed. 6e then proceeded to relate
everything on his side as well. Finally he sighed. )The
=angong Aristocracy Faily is also &nished*
=angong Changshu and his lady are now residing at the
Taihu Lake now. 2istress =angong has asked e here to
gather news of =angong -ing wherea#outs. On the way
here! .an Da! a forer honorary guest of the =angong
Aristocracy Faily told e that =angong -ing could #e
here so ( coe in a hurry*+ Long Bushi sighed as he
shook his head. ).ho will e"pect that in two short
years! there will #e so any changes in the -ugilist
real*+ ,ia Ahongtian lowered his voice and said.
).hen ( was here! ( saw any
to happen here very soon*+
,uddenly soe one laughed outside the window and
the two of the turned ashen*
,ia Ahongtian shouted. ).ho dare to #e so sneaky in
front of e! ,ia Ahongtian*+ And he sprang out of the
window.
As Long Bushi could not ove! he gave a shout as a
pretense*
,uddenly 2ei %in"ue entered fro the door and
hurriedly said. )Old ,enior! FSB we are in a very grave
situation now5+ Long Bushi interrupted to ask.
)2aiden! what cause you to #e in such a state of fright1
,oething very terri#le has happened1+ 2ei %in"ue did
not have the tie to e"plain when there was a sudden
knock on the door. ,he hurriedly gripped the Fallen
Autun Leaf precious sword that was #esides =angong
-ing and walked to the door. )Coe in*+ ,he solenly
said.
The door opened and an old elder an in long ro#e was
seen*
2ei %in"ue gravely asked! ).ho are you1 .hat is the
atter1+
The old an laughed. )Can ( ask aiden if the (ortal
Divine Dragon and the Lord of the Divine Creator are in
this roo1+ 2ei %in"ue e"claied! )That is right*+
The old an said! )2y 2aster has an invitation for
the*+ And he took out a #lack invitation card.
2ei %in"ue took the card over and coldly said! )( wonder
who your 2aster is. (f he is convenient! why don/t he
coe in and have a chat here*+ The old an was
startled and laughed. )This5( have to ask y 2aster
&rst*+ And he #owed with his hands and took leave*
2ei %in"ue closed the door and took the invitation to
Long Bushi with #oth
hands. Although she was nicked the Cold Blood
Concu#ine #ut she was very respectfully to Long Bushi*
.hen Long Bushi opened the invitation! his facial
e"pressions had a change cause written on the
invitation card was5 <The Di vine Creator is now no
ore and it also tie for the Divine Dragon to surrender
his life*/ After awhile! there was another knock and once
again 2ei %in"ue stood #esides the door with the Fallen
Autun Leaf.
Long Bushi solenly shouted. )Coe in*+
A handsoe iddle7aged an who looked like a scholar
siled as he walked into the roo as he asked. )2ay (
know if you are the (ortal Divine Dragon! Long
Bushi1+
Long Bushi siled. )( a. .ho are you1+
The an laughed. )( a ,un Ahongyu! the son of the
Lord of the Devil
Flock (sland*+ Although he was siling and laughing
when he was taking #ut his attitude was that of person
who looked down on everyone*
,un Ahongyu turned and looked at the 2ei %in"ue who
was standing at the side of the door. 6e #egan to ga;e
intently at her. .ithout asking! he to sit on a chair as
though he was the owner.
Long Bushi said. )( have nothing to do with the Devil
Flock (sland. ,o what is the %oung 2aster of the Devil
Flock wants with e1+ ,un Ahongyu laughed aloud.
)=othing really very iportant. But y father FSF has
asked e to coe to the Central -lains to #orrow
soething fro the 6eroic 2aster Long*+
Long Bushi was pu;;led and shouted. ).hat you want
to #orrow1 %ou can tell e in a direct anner*+ ,un
Ahongyu laughed. )The head of 6eroic 2aster Long*+
Long Bushi laughed in a clear voice. )( wonder why your
father wants y head for1+ ,un Ahongyu was startled
for awhile and then added. )( a 4ust following orders.
.hat e"actly what y father wants to do with it! ( do
not know*+ Long Bushi laughed aloud. )3veryone has to
die one day! a ( right1+
,un Ahongyu replied. )That is right*+
Then Long Bushi #ecae solen and thundered. ),o
since you father wants y head! do you think ( will give
you with #oth y hands or do you think ( will rather die
than give it to you1+ 6is voice was thunderous and
piercing.
Long Bushi #egan to stare at hi. The nuerous scars
that were on Long
Bushi coupled with his staring caused ,un Ahongyu to
lose all his haughtiness*
,un Ahongyu sighed. )6ero Long! you are indeed a
heroic an. The ruors are indeed true*+ (n that
instant! any people tried to #arge through the door
#ut 2ei %in"ue grasped softly and displayed a stunning
swordplay with the Fallen Autun Leaf and stood in
front of door. )6old where you are*+ ,he reproached the
en outside.
A short an coldly laughed fro aong the en. )Do
you think that with a sword in your hand! you can cause
e! Gu ,a to #ack oC1+ 2ei %in"ue looked at hi for
awhile #efore she coldly laughed. )(f you do not #elieve!
you can have a try*+ Gu ,a laughed hilariously and
raised #oth his hands forward when suddenly
,un Ahongyu shouted. ),top it* .ithout y perission!
how dare you run aok here*+ Gu ,a respectfully said.
)( a only worry a#out the safety of our 2aster5+
,un Ahongyu shouted. )Before ( suon the lot of you!
( for#id anyone of you to take one step into this roo*
Go now*+ 6is en started to #ack oC.
,un Ahongyu turned to Long Bushi and tried to laugh.
)They are the ten stewards of y father. As this is the
&rst tie they have followed e into the Central -lains!
please forgive the for their rudeness*+
Long Bushi laughed. )( dare not* ( dare not*+
,un Ahongyu could not help #ut to look at 2ei %in"ue
again. )This aiden who is so gorgeous looking and
your #eauty is indeed peerless. ( wonder can you tell
e your nae1+ FSG (n the instant! 2ei %in"ue/s ind
paced with any thoughts. The angry look on her face
instantly vanished and she #roke into a captivating and
charing laugh. )2ei %in"ue is y nae! everyone
calls e the Cold Blood Concu#ine*+ ,un Ahongyu was
startled #ut he iediately laughed. )( see that aiden
is the renowned Cold Blood Concu#ine! ( have long
heard of your nae*+ 2ei %in"ue gently laughed.
)%oung aster! it is the &rst tie you have coe to the
Central -lains! how would you have long heard of y
nae1+ ,un Ahongyu said! )The fae of the Cold Blood
Concu#ine is resounding through the Fraternity. .hen (
&rst coe to the Central -lains! ( have already heard of
the people in the -ugilist talking a#out you*+ 2ei %in"ue
was soeone that was very wise! very intelligence.
.hen she thought of ,huai Tianfan! 0en Fengping and
those others that were trying to doinate the -ugilistic
Fraternity! and that all the top e"ponents of the 2artial
Fraternity had alost all #ut vanished. 3ven Danfeng
was dead now and the
Divine Dragon was now seriously in4ured. Those who
can &ght against their a#itions were e"treely few.
The young aster of the Devil Flock and his ten
stewards would surely have startling artial
techniEues. Therefore if she could pull soe strings and
ake full use of it! won/t it #e a great help instead1 (n
4ust a #rief second! 2ei %in"ue had
terination to ake it happen*
un Ahongyu said to Long Bushi. )Father has ordered e
to retrieve 6ero ong/s head. (f ( a una#le to return
with it! ( a sure to #e punished severely. ( wonder if
6ero Long can help e think of a thorough plan1+ ong
Bushi laughed. )( wonder why the Lord of the D evil
Flock (sland
ar to e the reasons to e! you a reply. (f it even
necessary! ( would even give you y head*+
un Ahongyu coldly laughed. )(f it not necessary! father
will never order e
ong Bushi laughed. )( really want to know how you are
going to ake e
un Ahongyu coldly added. )( really feel pity for 6 ero
Long/s head5+ uddenly a voice was heard fro the
window. )Don/t #e so arrogant yet.
ang fro the window into the an*
un Ahongyu looked around and decided that it was d
isadvantage for hi to
reain here. Therefore he suggested. )=ot far away
fro here! towards the west! is an deserted teple. (
will #e staying there. ( hope that tonight at the ,econd
.atch! ( can await for you there*+
FSR
After &nishing! he stood up and walked to the entrance.
2ei %in"ue was actually siling when she opened the
door for hi.
,un Ahongyu was very delight in his heart and he
looked at 2ei %in"ue and siled for awhile #efore he
left.
.hen 2ei %in"ue closed the door! Long Bushi
e"pressions suddenly changed and he voited out
#lood*
,ia Ahongtian and 2ei %in"ue were very startled and
they sprang to his side at the sae tie.
Long Bushi shook his head. )Hust now ( have e"cited
yself to say so any words and ( have worsen y
internal in4uries. 2y internal organs are now seriously
daaged. (t sees that ( a not far fro dying*+ ,ia
Ahongtian tried to cofort hi. )Brother Long! as long
as you do not try to e"cite your vital energies anyore.
( will send you to Ahi4iao 2anor and after that even if (
have to go to the ends of the earth! ( will &nd that Old
Freak -u to treat you*+ Long Bushi forced hiself to
sile. )( only have one #reath of life left. ( a like a
dying candle now. (t is #ecause ( still have an unful&lled
wish that therefore ( did not wish to die yet. .hen
-inger is awakened and ( &nish y last wish &rst! then (
will die.+ All these words caused a great sense of pity
and sorrow for everyone #ecause it was the last words
of a great hero*
,uddenly =angong -ing gave a faint oaning sound*
2ei %in"ue hurried to hi and softly grasped. )Iiaoping*
Iiaoping*+
=angong -ing pulled hiself fro the #ed and
staggered to Long Bushi as he grasped with eotions*
(t seeed that he had heard his 2entor 2aster/s last
words. )2entor 2aster! how are you1+ Long Bushi took
a great deal of eCort #efore he forced out a sile.
)=othing. (t is 4ust a slight in4ury. -inger! ( have
soething to ask you. %ou ust reply e carefully.+
=angong -ing nodded his head.
Long Bushi was very solen now and he gravely said.
)(f 2entor 2aster is to leave you forever! what do you
want to do1+ angong -ing was startled and he grasped.
)2entor 2 aster5+ Long Bushi shook his head and said.
)Don/t talk a#out other things. Think over it carefully
and then reply e*+ =angong -ing was very confused
now! even nu#ed. 6e gravely said.
)First! your disciple will &nd the one that kill 2entor
2aster and avenge for you. Then ( will o#serve the piety
rites and then re7esta#lish Ahi4iao 2anor. Together with
all y prot@g@s #rothers and sisters! we will work
together to spread the fae FSL of our Clan and to
uphold righteousness for the entire 2artial Fraternity*+
Long Bushi looked proudly at hi. )That is right* %ou
have not wasted all y painstaking teachings* But as
for that avenge part! you can forgo it*+ angong -ing was
pu;;led. )6ow do 2entor 2aster e"p lains this1+ Long
Bushi laughed #itterly. )That is #ecause the person that
kill e is your uncle*+ =angong -ing was very startled.
And he #ecae even ore confused*
Long Bushi added. )Before ( die! ( still have an
unful&lled wish. At this oent! ( have saved y last
#reath of vital energy. -inger* ( a going to ful&l it upon
you*+ =angong -ing did not understand copletely so
therefore he did not say
anything.
Long Bushi sighed. )(n artial techniEues! although
through how intricate a techniEue is! you can achieve
the o#4ective of killing your foes. But without the
presence of a powerful internal strength to
copleent! it is very hard to attain the o#4ective*
Therefore ( a going to use y last #reath of vital
energy to forcefully increase your internal strength #y
tens of years... #y clearing your two eridian
channels and to let you #reak the liitation caused #y
the Life and Death
Channels*+
=angong -ing was stunned. Dnwittingly he had cried.
6e kept shaking his head and said! )2entor 2aster! it is
not necessary5+ Long Bushi angrily said. )3ven #efore (
have died! you still want to ake e angry1 Coe
here*+ ,till =angong -ing did not ove. 6is tears $owed
nonstop. )2entor
2aster5+
Long Bushi sighed. )There are strong eneies
approaching us now. And the people fro the Devil
Flock (sland had coe fro the west. The Central -lain
Fraternity is facing a huge calaity now. -inger! do you
know where your responsi#ility lies1+ =angong -ing was
startled and looked at the tired and fragile face of his
2entor 2aster. 6e really felt so sorrow and grieved.
Long Bushi shouted aloud. )-inger coe over here*+
)=ow sit over here*+ =angong -ing stared at Long Bushi
idiocy. 6e was usually a strong willed person #ut now!
he unwittingly dropped two ore tears*
2ei %in"ue and ,ia Ahongtian were also greatly
oved #y Long Bushi as they stood at the side in
silence.
Long Bushi laughed hilariously and shouted. )A an
should not shed his tears easily* (f a real an is to
coand the Fraternity! then he ust not act like a
FSM girl* -inger* ,it down*+ =angong -ing #it his teeth
and in great hesitation did he sit on the #ed*
Long Bushi turned to laugh at ,ia Ahongtian and 2ei
%in"ue. ).hile ( a focusing! can ( invite the two of you
to #e y guardians. After four hours! the task will #e
accoplished. But ( afraid ( ay not have the strength
to pull through! therefore ( saying good#ye to you &rst. (
will see you in y ne"t life*+ Although he was trying to
laugh it oC #ut his voice was very weak and fragile.
2ei %in"ue and ,ia Ahongtian felt like a huge #oulder
had struck their throats. Therefore they could only
gently nodded their head.
Long Bushi did not waste anyore tie and
iediately pressed =angong
-ing on his head with his left hand and his right hand on
his heart. )-inger! focus all your ental strength
together and let everything $ow as one*+
They could see that Long Bushi already white face
#ecae even paler as he tre#led5 Two hours $ew
past very fast! when 2ei %in"ue and ,ia Ahongtian
saw
0en Fengping coing with a group of en as they
#arge through the roo.
2ei %in"ue drawn the Fallen Autun Leaf while ,ia
Ahongtian drawn an iron spear.
0en Fengping laughed as he fanned hiself with a fan.
)2aiden 2ei how are you1+ 2ei %in"ue cally laughed.
)Fine! &ne* (t all thanks to 6ero 0en*+
0en Fengping tried to look #ehind the and saw Long
Bushi and =angong
-ing. 6e was startled to see =angong -ing here. )( saw
earlier =angong -ing earlier at Gang#ing Iian and now
he is at ,anen .ang with 6ero Long1 6e is really very
fast*+ 2ei %in"ue pretended to ponder. )6e was
seriously in4ured #y others and now 6ero Long is using
his vital energy to help hi to treat his in4uries*+ 0en
Fengping asked. )According to ruors! the (ortal
Divine Dragon is now seriously sick and in4ured. 6ow5+
2ei %in"ue laughed. )0uors of the -ugilist! when can
you truly #elieve in it1 6ero Long is very healthy and his
artial a#ilities and internal power have even iproved
treendously*+ ,he was o#servant and very
intelligence aiden! therefore she knew that tie was
precious. ,o she tried to drag it as uch as possi#le.
,he even told a #ig lie.
0en Fengping was now hesitating and in dou#ts*
0en Fengping tried to ask a#out other atters to cal
hiself down. 6e F>T laughed. )Last year outside
Chang An! did 2aiden 2ei considers over what ( told
you1+ 2ei %in"ue lovingly siled. )A little girl like e is
after all fro the weaker se". ,huai Tianfan and 6ero
0en are the heroes of your tie! oreover your
organi;ation is so huge! 2ei %in"ue really do not want to
#e involved in it*+ ,he was as #eautiful as a $ower and
now when she started to show her chars and to sile!
it was really like the #lossoing of the lily that could
drunk a person/s ind. 3ven a person such as 0en
Fengping could not help #ut feel da;ed #y her*
0en Fengping said. )But 2aiden 2ei! you have once
taken ,huai Tianfan token 7 Fragrant of the .ind and
0ain Ta#let*+ 2ei %in"ue lovingly protested. )But now
the ta#let is lost*+
Ge Ahonghai stepped forward and solenly said. )(f the
ta#let is lost! then you ust pay for it with your life*+
2ei %in"ue looked at Ge Ahonghai for awhile #efore she
turned to 0en
Fengping with soft laughs. )( didn/t know when 6ero
0en has reared one ore wild dog1+ Ge Ahonghai was
enraged and he sprang forward with #oth his hands in a
&erce display.
2ei %in"ue coldly laughed awhile and then she slashed
at 6e Ahonghai wrists with a stance <Feather Fluttering
in the .ind/*
Ge Ahonghai shifted his hands to evade 2ei %in"ue/s
stance and then aied at her right wrist that was
holding the Fallen Autun Leaf*
But 2ei %in"ue did not dodge' instead she raised her
sword upward with a stance <.ild Fire 3verywhere/ and
sta##ed her sword towards his throat* Ge Ahonghai was
very startled and he dodged with his #ody. And then he
started using all his #est artial techniEues and had
attacked with ore than seventeen stances without
success*
2ei %in"ue had a long sword in her hand and she could
not gain an advantage over the weaponless Ge
Ahonghai. Feeling soewhat #ashful! she sheathed her
sword to engage hi in a hand to hand &ght*
But when #oth their hands ade contact! 2ei %in"ue
e"pressions changed and she #ecae pale
iediately* ,he cough out a deal of #lood! o#viously
her
in4uries were not light* But her leg oveents did not
slow down.
Ge Ahonghai sei;ed the opportunity to attack her.
2ei %in"ue secretly circulated her channels and attack
once again with her hands*
Ge Ahonghai artial skills were really several notches
higher than 2ei %in"ue #ut 2ei %in"ue had the will to
sacri&ce herself! therefore for a tie! no F>Q one
seeed to gain any advantage.
0en Fengping looked at the ,tartling 6eaven ,even
3agles and shouted.
).hy are you all still standing here for*+ The ,even
3agles had long #een drugged and lost their senses.
They o#eyed 0en Fengping and surrounded ,ia
Ahongtian in the iddle. And they started to attack hi
ost furiously*
=aturally ,ia Ahongtian shown no fear and although
he could not guard against the green! #lue! red! #lack
eagles that had struck hi fro all sides #ut
nevertheless his lance found the target on the .hite
3agle. The .hite 3agle was killed instantly. ,ia
Ahongtian proceeded with his lance on the 0ed 3agle*
Ge Ahonghai with a great shout attacked with #oth his
hands si" ties in a continuous stance*
2ei %in"ue/s vital energies were not in harony now.
.hen he hit her again with a #low! she iediately
coughed out ore #lood and she staggered #ack and
sat upon the $oor*
Ge Ahonghai laughed and he raised his hands again to
hit her when there was a great shout fro #ehind. )6old
your hands*+ Ge Ahonghai turned around to see a
handsoe iddle age an that looked like a scholar.
6e was indeed the young aster of the Devil Flock
(sland ,un Ahongyu*
At the sae tie! ,ia Ahongtian had screaed out in
pain as he collapsed on the ground with #lood all over
hi* But not #efore he had killed the Green and the
-urple 3agle too*
=ow the reaining four 3agles were oving towards
Long Bushi and
=angong -ing*
2ei %in"ue grasped out in a hurry as she forcefully lifted
a #reath of vital energy to spring up and to #lock the.
Because she was now &ghting the four 3agles! once
again she coughed out ore #lood! her #reathing was
now irregular and she #egan to stagger for awhile #ut
she did not fall* (t seeed that she was very
deterined to protect =angong -ing at all costs*
.hen ,un Ahongyu saw that! he was very pained in his
heart. And he iediately sprang forward and forced
the four 3agles to ove #ack &ve steps.
=ow he was standing side #y side with 2ei %in"ue*
2ei %in"ue turned to look at hi! her lips forcefully
siled with a great deal of eCort.
,un Ahongyu asked in a low voice. )2aiden are you
seriously in4ured1+ 2ei %in"ue tries to reply #ut #efore
she could do so! she had coughed ore #lood*
,un Ahongyu was now very an"ious and he iediately
shouted aloud.
F>S
).here are the Ten ,tewards*+
(ediately the ten stewards #arged into the roo
lead #y Gu ,a*
0en Fengping was startled as he tried to gauge his
current strength. Three out of seven of the ,tartling
6eaven ,even 3agles had perished now. The reaining
four were wounded and e"hausted. Although Ge
Ahonghai artial a#ility was high #ut he could &ght so
any at the sae tie*
After gauging he thought that retreating ight #e after
all a good idea. 6e coldly laughed. ),o it sees that
you are trying to overwhel us with nu#ers1 ( a
disappointed with you. But you and (! we have no
vendetta! why should we &ght with one another1 =ot
only is it not worth it #ut it is actually lauda#le*+ ,un
Ahongyu laughed hilariously. )(f you are scared! you can
choose to sca now*+ Ge Ahonghai turned to look at
hi hatefully and had drawn out #oth his twin spears.
6e had the intention to &ght. ,uddenly fro the
outside! there was a chant.
)The Distance 2ountains though high! the Fragrant
.ind and 0ain*+ Feng Fengping was startled and
suddenly delighted. =ow he turned to look at ,un
Ahongyu angrily. )This roo is too sall. (f you want to
&ght! let us go to the courtyard to sort it out who is
#etter.+ ,un Ahongyu laughed hilariously. )There is no
diCerence where we are going to &ght* Let us go then*+
And so 0en Fengping! Ge Ahonghai and the reaining
,even 3agles 8carrying their dead copanions with
the9 walked to the courtyard. ,un Ahongyu siled and
walked with his ten stewards to the courtyard.
.hen 2ei %in"ue saw the e"iting out of the roo! she
#egan to heave a sign of relief. The ysterious strength
that was supporting her vanished and she #egan to feel
da;ed. 6er vision was clouded and with a stup sound!
she had collapsed onto the $oor*
At the courtyard stood a tall and iposing an with
do;ens of en with orning stars #ehind. .hen he saw
0en Fengping! he shouted aloud. )The thirty7si" 6eaven!
.ind! ,ilvery 0ain a#ide your orders*+ 0en Fengping
laughed and then he sighed. )2ister ,huai is ever so
wise that he know that ( ay need help.+ 0en Fengping
turned to ,un Ahongyu and said. ).e have no vendetta!
why should we &ght1 .e don/t know who is the
eventually winner or loser* .hy don/t we #ecoe
friends instead and work together. (n future! the entire
-ugilist 0eal will #e ours* .hy don/t you think thrice
a#out it &rst*+ ,un Ahongyu was the young aster of
the Devil Flock (sland! therefore he was already used to
#e egoistic. The reasons he had coe to the Central
-lains was to e"ecute the orders of the Lord of the Devil
Flock (sland as well as to ake a F>> nae for hiself
in the Central -lains. The words of 0en Fengping greatly
antagoni;ed hi. Therefore iediately he laughed
loud and hilariously. )Do you think ( a the type that
will #ully the weak and to enter into consort with evil1
Do you think that ( fear your nu#ers1 %ou don/t have
to say anyore! let &ght it
en Fengping laughed awhile and then coldly said. ) Do
you know that you
e courage to #e so arrogant.
on/t #lae e for #eing ruthless*+ e lifted his voice to
shout aloud. )6eaven ,ilvery 0ain! conEuer the
raternity*+
6is en #egan to for into groups of three! there were
a total of twelve groups in all and they were all oving
in a steady step as they surrounded ,un Ahongyu and
his followers*
,un Ahongyu and the ten stewards were startled! as
they saw how pro&ciency were their use of the orning
stars and the foration was not easy to #reak.
0en Fengping laughed. )(f you still want to change your
ind! it is not too late now. ( a afraid you will all soon
die in this 6eaven .ind ,ilvery 0ain foration*+ ,un
Ahongyu was solen now! and his arrogant air was no
ore. 6e was now in thoughts and searching for a way
to #reak this foration. Therefore he did not even hear
what 0en Fengping was saying. 6is ten stewards were
#y his left and right and they were all eEually solen*
,un Ahongyu and his ten stewards had all drawn their
weapons now*
0en Fengping laughed aloud and shouted. )6eaven*+ (t
was followed #y a clanging sound of the orning stars.
)3arth*+! ).ind+5. )0ain+ 5A few ,tewards had
fallen5 Gu ,a was the leader of the Ten ,tewards said
in a low voice to ,un
Ahongyu. )%oung aster! the present circustance is
not in our favor. .e have to &nd a way to #reak through
the encircleent*+ ,un Ahongyu shoot his head.
)2aintain your position and adapt to changes*+ (t was
#ecause he knew that to rush into the orning stars
were as good as dead.
,uddenly! two ore stewards had died ost horri#ly
when he had &nished spoke. Another steward was in
terri#le pain! it seeed like the orning stars were
cloaked with poison*
=ow only ,un Ahongyu and &ve other ,tewards were
left* And they were all looking haggard and tired*
F>B
Another two hours had passed*
=angong -ing opened his eyes and was shocked to see
the appalling sight in the roo* =angong -ing
iediately sprang to the collapse 2ei %in"ue and
e"ained her. ,he was still #reathing and he sighed in
relief* =e"t he sprang to ,ia Ahongtian and he saw
that his eyes were opened #ut he had long died*
There was a stup sound and Long Bushi had now
collapsed on the #ed* angong -ing iediately sprang
to the #ed and gras ped. )2entor 2aster*
2entor 2aster5+
Long Bushi struggled to open his eyes and uttered in
a very faint voice.
)(5( can no longer ake it* -ing5er! you ust5take5
good5care5of5yourself5+ Before he could &nish! he
died*
=angong -ing was so pained in his heart that he felt like
crying aloud. 6e did not. 6e tried to suppress it #y
#iting his teeth. 6e tried to suppress his tears. 6e was
now trying to suppress the out#urst of sorrows and
grieves in his heart that was #ursting forth like a
volcano*
,uddenly! 2ei %in"ue let go of a slight oan. Although
her voice was as soft as a $y #ut it was enough for
=angong -ing to know of her e"istence*
=angong -ing iediately sprang to her side and lifted
her #ody and carried her into his e#race* 6e softly
grasped. )%in"ue* %in"ue*+ 2ei %in"ue slowly opened
her drowsy eyes and &nally laughed softly.
Although that was only a slight oveents on her lips
#ut that represented all her gladness and satisfaction in
her innerost heart*
angong -ing softly asked. )%in"ue! are your in4uri es
very heavy1+ 2ei %in"ue did not say anything! it did not
ean anything too and she gently closed her eyes*
,uddenly! there were two horri#le screas fro the
outside* ,uddenly 2ei
%in"ue tre#led and =angong -ing hugged her even
ore tightly*
2ei %in"ue uttered. )Iiaoping* Let e go. 6urry and
go to the courtyard and save those en that are
&ghting with 0en Fengping*+ After saying! she had
#ecoe very soft that even her #reathing had #ecoe
very weak*
angong -ing grasped. )%in"ue* .hat is the reason1+ 2ei
%in"ue softly replied. )Don/t ask for the reason now!
hurry and go*+
And then there were yet another screa coing fro
the outside*
F>F
Chapter Twenty7One
,trange 3ncounters
=angong -ing knew that the situation was urgent so he
gently nodded his head. 6e carried 2ei %in"ue to the
side of the #ed #efore hitting her on her #oth her
:ien! :i Jan and Iuan Hi accupoints to protect her last
vital energy so that it would not disperse*
(ediately! he carried ,ia Ahongtian to Long Bushi
and covered the with a white cloth. .ith tears $owing!
he picked the Fallen Autun Leaf! #it his teeth and
sprang out of the window*
Once he was outside! he was shocked to see 0en
Fengping deploying the
6eaven .ind ,ilvery 0ain foration. (t was even larger
now* And the destructiveness of this foration was tens
of ties ore forida#le than the last tie* (t was
o#vious that they had refored this foration*
By now! only three en were left standing. They were
,un Ahongyu! Gu
,an and another elderly old an #y the nae of .ei
An* All three of the were now very haggard and
looking pathetic. They were covered in #lood! sweating
profusely with their hair in a essy state. They had
#een through a very terri#le #attle*
angong -ing shouted. ),top it*+ 0en Fengping turned
#ack and saw that it was =angong -ing. 6e was startled
and he secretly thought. )Oh no*+ =angong -ing did not
pause for even a split second as he swiftly sprang past
0en Fengping without looking at hi and into the idst
of the &ghting*
.ith a stance <The ,tartling Outer 6eaven/! the Fallen
Autun Leaf was &lled with a teething sword energy as
=angong -ing pierced through three en that was
#locking hi! cutting the into pieces.
Although their #lood spilled upon =angong -ing! still he
did not hesitate as he sprang towards the iddle!
sending another three en to their grave* .ith the
death of si" en! suddenly the foration had a
oentarily lapse as the three trapped en #egan to
charge out of the encircleents*
3veryone present was shocked to see =angong -ing
#roke through the
6eaven 0ain ,ilvery 0ain foration with two ere
stances*
Ge Ahonghai shouted as he raised #oth his hands to
ipact upon =angong
-ing. The windforce of his hands were astonishing! it
o#vious that his hands were &lled with powerful internal
power*
=angong -ing 4ust siled awhile and he #locked with
his left hand while he F>G pointed his sword to Ge
Ahonghai throat*
,un Ahongyu! Gu ,an and the another elderly an had
charged towards 0en
Fengping. They had now hated hi teething to the
#ones* Dnless 0en Fengping died! they would never
stop*
But 0en Fengping could not #e #elittled* 6e e"tended
his hands and fan and #egan to strike at ,un Ahongyu
and Gu ,a. (n that instant! #oth ,un Ahongyu and Gu ,a
#arely anaged to fend oC 0en Fengping e"traordinary
artial skills*
0en Fengping #egan to shout for the reaining Four
3agles to 4oin in the #attle fray*
As =angong -ing was e"treely worried for 2ei %in"ue!
he decided to end
the &ght hastily. Therefore all his strokes were fast and
vicious types* =ow that his two 3nergy 2eridians
channels had #een cleared #y Long Bushi and he had
nels! his $ow of internal two a4or rivers of China9!
hniEues and stances were
as i#ued with a powerful
g and piercing.
e Ahonghai was greatly startled. And Ge Ahonghai h ad
now suCered cuts
e techniEues with the Fallen
utun Leaf O <Transition of the .ondrous ,even ,ta rs/!
<Flying ,tance ,tartling un/! <,tors of Fury/. 6e could
#arely fend his at tacks with his spears* esperate he
sei;ed the &rst opportunity to ipact =angong -ing
again with
ng -ing would choose take the s a thunderous clap as
Ge
honghai was pushed #ack several steps and his e"pr
essions changed. =angong
ing/s internal force was now like a ocean! without
needing to pause to lift his vital energies after the clash
of internal power! he dashed past Ge Ahonghai and cut
hi into two piece* And so end the life of one of the
right hand en of ,huai Tianfan.
.ithout hesitating! =angong -ing #egan to spring
towards 0en Fengping*
0en Fengping knew that it was now very unfavora#le as
he found hiself attacked #y ,un Ahongyu who hated
hi for killing his ,tewards and =angong -ing who
seeed uch stronger than #efore* .hile he was
thinking! =angong
-ing had pierced his fan and he was forced to discard it.
,uddenly there was a terrifying screa #y the %ellow
3agle as Gu ,a killed hi.
,uddenly 0en Fengping did an all out attack that
startled #oth =angong -ing and ,un Ahongyu. This
stance of his! disregarded his very own safety and
focused on an all out attack* But suddenly! 0en
Fengping instead of forward! he #egan to spring away
hastily*
F>R
0en Fengping sprang inside the roo! followed #y
=angong -ing and ,un
Ahongyu in hot pursuit.
But they saw 0en Fengping holding the weak 2ei %in"ue
and his right hand was on her #ack! facing her heart. 6e
laughed. ),top* (f you are to ove one ore step! ( will
iediately deal her a #low on her heart. %ou ust
know that ( never kid*+ =angong -ing was staring in
rage. 6e #it his teeth and did not even ove a single
step* ,un Ahongyu too did not ove or ade a single
sound.
2ei %in"ue was now #reathing very faintly. ,he looked
e"treely fragile and weak and her eyes were closed
and her soft long hair covered her face. angong -ing
was feeling very terri#le in his heart and he shouted. )(f
you do not put her down now! today you can never
retreat in safety*+ 0en Fengping coldly added. )(f ( want
to retreat in safety! then all the ore ( need her to #e
y hostage till ( can leave this place*+ angong -ing was
furious now as he shouted. )0en Fe ngping* (f today! 2ei
%in"ue died in your hands! (! =angong -ing will swear to
tear you into a illion
and face was &lled with an
unforgetta#le and a piercing alevolent air*
0en Fengping tried his #est to avoid =angong -ing/s
eyes! which was now
like swords piercing through his heart*
=angong -ing did not dare to ove recklessly. 6e could
only wait and search for a chance to rescue 2ei %in"ue*
0en Fengping did not dare to #e careless too. (f
soething were to happen to
2ei %in"ue! he would for certain had to perish here
today*
The screaing sound in the courtyard had ceased now!
all the reaining
,tartling 6eaven ,even 3agles as well as the tall
iposing an that was leading the 6eaven .ind
,ilvery 0ain Foration had #een killed #y Gu ,an and
.ei An*
,o when they had appeared! 0en Fengping was even
ore worried. Death was now approaching 2ei %in"ue
as he gripped her even ore tightly #ut it was
approaching hi as well*
But suddenly he saw another group of people coing!
he was startled #ut he was also very delight* Leading
the group was Guo %u"ia with three other elderly en*
Guo %u"ia walked to the side of =angong -ing and said
in a lovingly tone.
)6ave you #een doing good! Fifth Brother1+ =angong
-ing was getting ipatience #ut for the sake of Long
Fei! he did not wish to #e rude to her. ,o he replied
casually. )( a &ne*+ 0en Fengping took the opportunity
to e"it out of the (nn in astride* =angong
-ing was startled and he turned #ack his head and
shouted. )0en Fengping* (f you F>L dare to ove one
ore step* Don/t #lae e for #eing nasty to you*+ 0en
Fengping coldly said. )( a afraid it will #e not the case
now*+ angong -ing angrily said. )(f you don/t #elieve! y
ou can try it*+ Although the three elderly en that were
with Guo %u"ia had no special characteristics #ut fro
their e"pressions in their eyes and their steps! they
were de&nitely top e"ponents*
Although the situation had now #een titled against hi
#ut =angong -ing did not show any fear. 6e secretly
lifted his internal force and prepared hiself for an all
out attack*
un Ahongyu! Gu ,a and .ei An had also sensed the g
raveness of the
uo %u"ia siled and laughed. )Fifth Brother! there are
ruors in the
ugilist that say that you have #een to the Divine
Creator (sland and have astered several epitoe
artial techniEues! is it really true1+ angong -ing #y
now was already in rage so he shout ed. )That is right*+
6e kept staring at 0en Fengping! refusing to leave hi
out of his sight.
Guo %u"ia shifted her eyes and asked. ).hat happens
to #oth of you1 (s there soe diCerences #etween 6ero
0en and you1+ angong -ing said. )That is right*+ Guo
%u"ia added. )6ero 0en wishes to take the Cold Blood
Concu#ine away #ut you do not allow hi to do so! is
that right1+ angong -ing coldly shouted. )That is right*+
6e had said <That is right*/ three ties and every word
were &lled with his teething rage.
Guo %u"ia raised her eye#rows and said unhappily.
).hat has it to do with
Fifth Brother when 6ero 0en wants to take 2ei %in"ue
away1 .hy did you want to stop hi1 (s the ruors that
have #een circulating in the -ugilist really true1+
angong -ing angrily said. )-rot@g@ ,ister in Law* .hy
are you siding with the outsiders1*+
Guo %u"ia angrily replied. )2ei %in"ue has such an
infaous fae in the
-ugilist! you actually did not know what is shae and
even tour hand in hand with her. Do you know that you
have disgraced Ahi4iao 2anor*+ angong -ing shouted
aloud. )( a 4ust following 2e ntor 2aster/s orders to
protect her. 2oreover she is kind at heart and it is in
fact the people that are in the -ugilist that have ill
intentions towards her*+ Guo %u"ia said. )=o atter.
=ow ( a ordering you to leave this place as your
prot@g@ sister in law and let 6ero 0en to take away 2ei
%in"ue*+ angong -ing laughed aloud. )Do you think that
you have the right to order e1+ F>M Guo %u"ia was
awash with anger now. ).hat akes you think ( can/t1+
angong -ing sternly said! )%ou have #etrayed your
2aster #y going against the righteousness that he had
esta#lished and cause uch wrongdoing in the 2artial
Fraternity. %ou alone have destroyed all of 2entor
2aster/s fae and reputation! you and e have no ties
now! what ake you think you can order e*+ Guo
%u"ia re#uked hi. )%ou are the one that have #etrayed
your 2aster and go against the righteous of the Clan*
Today on #ehalf of 2entor 2aster! ( a going to reove
you who is a ost unrighteous disciple*+ .hen she had
&nished! she raised her hands to strike hi*
=angong -ing was &lled with hatred for her. 6e was
teething with rage that had reached intolerant level
now #ut he was still staring at 0en Fengping when he
e"tended his hand against Guo %u"ia.
Guo %u"ia did not e"pect that =angong -ing would
really use all his strength against her therefore she was
hit #y hi and had to stagger #ack seven to eight
steps*
=angong -ing e"pressions did not change or looked at
Guo %u"ia and he continued to stare at 0en Fengping*
Guo %u"ia was angry now. Hust when she wanted to
attack hi again! there was a shout fro #ehind and a
shadowy &gure of a an sprang into their idst* (t was
,hi Chen*
,hi Chen shouted. )Fifth Brother don/t panic! your silly
prot@g@ #rother is here*+ And he did not wait to &nish
and started to e"change #lows with Guo %u"ia*
Guo %u"ia was startled. ),hi Chen* Are you cra;y1+
,hi Chen shouted aloud. )( a not cra;y* All along ( was
dreaing #ut now
( have woke up fro y dreas* %ou alone have
disgraced the Divine Dragon
Clan. ,ince Big Brother 80eferring to Long Fei9 is not
here! therefore ( have the ost seniority now* 8,hi Chen
has the Golden Dragon Dagger to punish wrongdoers in
the Clan9 ( will punish you on #ehalf on 2entor 2aster*+
And he #egan to attack like a cra;ed tiger! using all the
ost vicious stances and strokes! oentarily Guo
%u"ia was pushed #ack to a wall.
2ore shouting now! as the three elderly en that Guo
%u"ia had #rought with her #egan to 4oin the #attle fray*
One of the #egan to 4oin hands with Guo %u"ia against
,hi Chen while the other two attacked =angong -ing*
=angong -ing knew that it was a hopeless situation as
he tried to fend oC the two attackers while springing
towards 0en Fengping at the sae tie. But 0en
Fengping gripped 2ei %in"ue in front of hi as his shield
and =angong -ing was forced to withdrawn his stance*
0en Fengping laughed ost despica#ly. And then he
sprang out of the door FBT while the two elderly en
hindered =angong -ing* 2ei %in"ue was gripped
violently #y 0en Fengping that she oaned aloud and
fainted*
angong -ing/s heart felt like a knife was cutting hi!
heart wrenching and inful #y the way 0en Fengping had
handled her* )% ou dare to leave*+ 6e tried to pursue
hi #ut for a tie! as he was #eing attacked fro the
front and the #ack at the sae tie! he could not free
hiself.
,un Ahongyu suddenly shouted! )Brother =angong you
do not need to #e worried! ( swear to #ring 2aiden 2ei
#ack to you*+ And he #egan to give chase after 0en
Fengping* Gu ,an and .ei followed hi.
.hat could =angong -ing do #ut hued coldly as he
was now &lled with intolerant level of rage and hatred.
6is stances and strokes were now &lled with a
alevolent air as he was deterined to save 2ei
%in"ue. .ith #oth hands! he gan to use <Chant of the
,uCering -ain/ as he #e gan his ferocious attacks. One
of the elderly en was startled and was fell #y =angong
-ing with a #low #elow his waist vulnera#le point* The
other an tried to retreat #ut was hit in his ,hi Guan
and Ahong Ahu accupoint points #y =angong -ing as he
fell unconscious on the ground.
,uddenly there was a screa #y ,hi Chen and =angong
-ing turned to see that he was now looking very pale
and his clothing was shredded* ,hi Chen had suCered
greatly*
.ithout hesitating! he #egan to spring to aid ,hi Chen.
=angong -ing was never a petty person who did sneak
attacks #ut these few days he had #een through several
insuCera#le terri#le ordeals that he was #erserk with
rage in his heart.
Therefore he did not even pause to consider as he
sprang and fell the old an who was &ghting with ,hi
Chen*
The golden rays of the setting sun in the west $ooded
into the (nn #ut 0en
Fengping and Guo %u"ia were nowhere in sight.
=angong -ing was rigid in his e"pressions as he took a
look at Long Bushi and ,ia Ahongtian. =e"t he walked
to =angong %ongle #ed and touched hi #ut the #ody
was icy cold and hard. (t was #ecause =angong %ongle
had long passed away*
Although =angong -ing did not know his uncle very well
#ut #lood was thicker than water and he was grieving
for his loss* 6is tears #egan to $ow freely! as he looked
idiocy at this old an that had died in loneliness. All his
eotions were all nu#ed now due to over e"citeent.
6is 2entor 2aster was now dead! his uncle was now
dead! his father/s old friend as well as Long Bushi/s!
,ia Ahongtian was now dead. (n 4ust a single day!
three of the old en that were the FBQ closest to hi to
hi were dead. 6e was not a superhuan and was
ade of $esh and #lood. 6e could not handle the
aWiction of such a loss at all and all these sudden
events that had happened to 2ei %in"ue! %e 2anEing! Di
%ang and %i Luo. (f he were not &lled with &ery rage and
thoughts of vendetta! he would have collapsed now*
6e clutched #oth his hands together in front of his chest
and uttered silently. .as he praying for #lessing or
saying a prayer for the dead1 But two tears dripped
down fro his face* And then he walked out of the
roo. There was no one in the (nn now! the rest of the
guests! (nnkeeper! shop assistants had long $ed*
,uddenly he had a 4olt in his ind. 6e suddenly
ree#ered that 0en
Fengping had kidnapped Di %ang and his Lady together
with %e 2anEing on his way to the ,outhern 2ountains.
2oreover now 0en Fengping had also captured
2ei %in"ue. (f he could rush to the ,outhern 2ountains
to search! although he was not very con&dence #ut at
least he could &nd soething* Gathering his thoughts!
he returned to the roo again to see ,hi Chen had
stood up now with tears on his face.
angong -ing said. )Third -rot@g@ Brother* ( have a n
urgent atter to do. (f #y dusk toorrow! if ( did not
return! can you please send 2entor 2aster and the
other two #odies #ack to Ahi4iao 2anor*
,hi Chen said. ).hat is the urgent atter1 ( cannot go
with you1+ angong -ing said. )(t is only a personal
atter of ine. 2oreover the tasks here are eEually
iportant too. ( #eseech Third Brother and thanks for
your hard work*+ And he had sprung away hastily out of
the window*
,hi Chen sighed and stared at the corpses in the roo.
The ,outh 2ountains ?illa was grand anor surrounded
#y woods and other wondrous creations of nature. ,oe
of the surroundings were an ade and if a person
were wise enough! he would know that the surroundings
were in fact a foration layout* (f one were not careful!
they would get lost very easily* ,uddenly! ore than
ten shadowy &gures were springing swiftly on the
leaves of the tall trees and the grasses* And every one
of the knew the ost intricate swiftness oveent
skills that were in the 2artial Fraternity O Flying on
leaves and grasses*
(n a twinkle of an eye! they had #ypassed the forest
foration*
Dnder the oonlight! seventeen of the could #e seen*
3veryone was dressed as a #eggar. The two #eggars
that were in the lead were wielding two #a#oo staC.
They were the 6ungry Ghost %i Feng and 2alevolent
Ghost ,ong Ahong* .ithout a dou#t! they were the
Ghastly Beggars*
FBS ,uddenly there were rows of lights #eing lit up in
their directions! as the entire place #ecae ghastly.
Their coing did not escape notice.
2alevolent Ghost ,ong Ahong laughed. ),ince we are
here! it tie we collect soe de#ts. 6ave the Ghastly
Beggars ever #een afraid of anything1 Brothers! even if
it is the palace of the Jing of 6ades! we would still want
to rapage it*+ And he started to walk #oldly into the
villa! accopanied #y the 6ungry
Ghost %i Feng and the rest of his gang.
%i Feng looked around and said. )This place is so #ig! if
it is a &ghting ground! it will #e very convenient*+ (n the
hall of the villa! a iddle age an #y the nae of 2i
Bai"iang greeted the. 6e was pale and eerie looking.
)2ay ( know what #rought you here1+ 6is voice was like
a girl and gentle. 3veryone presented was stunned*
%i Feng asked. )Are you the owner of this place1+
2i Bai"iang siled. )( dare not drea of it* ( a 4ust the
steward of the
,outhern 2ountains ?illa 2i Bai"iang*+
%i Feng said rudely. )Ask the owner out to talk*+
2i Bai"iang was not oved #y anger and he said
plainly. )2y 2aster will not see any guests at the
oent. (f you have anything to say! you can say to
e! it is the sae*+ %i Feng e"pressions changed and
he angrily said. )6ey* .e are here for soe people*+
2i Bai"iang asked. ).hat do you ean1+
,ong Ahong shouted. )A person shouldn/t do sneaky
things* ( advise you not to pretend any longer. The
Tianshan Divine ,word Di %ang and Brother %i/s sister! %i
Luo have #een captured #y you. Tonight! we are here to
take the #ack with us*+ ,uddenly there was a laughter
as a an with a #lack veil appeared. ),ince we have
soe honora#le guests here! why don/t you invite the
with hospitality1
.hat are you waiting for1+
The Ghastly Beggars were startled and 2i Bai"iang
e"pressions changed.
6e #owed with his hands respectfully and said. )2y
2aster invites honorary guests to have a seat*+ %i Feng
angrily shouted. ),ince you are the 2aster of this villa!
why don/t you unask yourself and #e a real an*+ The
asked an said. )The Ghastly Beggars are renowned
in the 2artial Fraternity. .hy don/t take a seat inside1+
The Ghastly Beggars was startled. They found this voice
Euite failiar #ut FB> they did not know who was it.
The an said. )(f we have anything to say! please have
a seat &rst* ( feel honor that ( have friends coing over
fro #eyond the -ass to y villa*+ %i Feng coldly said!
)0u##ish aside! we are here for soeone*+
The asked an laughed aloud. )Brother %i! you are so
ipatience. .hy don/t have a sall #anEuet &rst and
we can have a nice chat over it to talk over the past*+
The Ghastly Beggars were even ore startled. This
voice was really failiar and he seeed to know %i
Feng* But still they did not know who was he. ,ong
Ahong laughed aloud. ),ince you are acEuaintance to
us! why don/t you reove your ask so that we can
know who you are*+ The an laughed again. )Taking oC
y ask is not a diNcult thing. But the tie has not
coe yet. ,o ( #eg for your forgiveness as ( cannot do
as you reEuest*+ %i Feng laughed. )Only those guilty
ones in the world dare not show their face. ( think you
have done too any guilty things therefore you are
asked now*+ The asked an said solenly as he
looked at his en. ).e have honored guests now!
where are the wines and dishes for our guests1+ %i Feng
said. )2y #rothers and ( have coe fro afar to rescue
y sister and Tianshan Divine ,word Di %ang who have
#een captured #y ,huai Tianfan/s en. At this oent
of tie! ( a worry for y sister so how would ( have
the ood to feast* (f you have the ood! why don/t you
release y sister and Di %ang &rst. Then when y
worries have dissipated! ( can even drink and feast the
whole night with you*+ The asked an laughed. )Does
Brother %i wants e to release 2aiden %i so that she
could follow you #ack to #eyond the -ass1+ %i Feng
replied. )That is for sure*+
The asked an raised a cup of wine and said. ).hat if
2aiden %i refuses to go with you1+ %i Feng cried out.
)Lauda#le* %i Luo and ( are $esh and #lood! how will she
not go with e*+
The asked an said. ),he is living here coforta#ly.
And we are serving her like she is a Eueen. 6ow will she
want to go #ack to #eyond the -ass to endure the
chilling snow*+ %i Feng coldly said. )DonUt #e too sure*+
,ong Ahong laughed. )Although the Ghastly Beggars are
faous for #egging #ut outside the -ass! we are like
kings and have wealth that can eEual a kingdo*
Copare to us! this little villa is like a sall house
facing a #ig house*+ The asked an laughed aloud. )(
a afraid your #ig house is now #urned FBB to ashes
now*+ ,ong Ahong laughed aloud. ).ho you think we
Ghastly Beggars are1 That we will #ow to your threats*+
The asked an said. )( a 4ust stating facts. There is
really no need for e to use threats.+ %i Feng shouted.
)0u##ish aside* 6and over y sister now and then we
can chat* Or else! heng5 heng5+ The asked an
said. ).hy are you so ipatience! Brother %i1 .e are
old friends and you have once saved y life #efore. (
should really toast you gladly with three cups of wine
instead. (t not too later if we were to discuss this
atter*+ 6e paused awhile adding. )( only know that
the Ghastly Beggars are all frank heroes #ut today ( a
greatly disappointed*+ ,ong Ahong asked. ).hat do you
ean #y that1+
The asked an said! )( have to prepare a feast for all
of you in the iddle of the night #ut instead of thanking
e! you are all suspecting whether the wine and dishes
have #een poisoned* (sn/t it too ungracious towards
e*+ ,ong Ahong laughed a few ties #efore he picked
the cup in front of hi and drink it* )%ou are too harsh
in your coents*+ The asked an laughed. )Brother
,ong! you are indeed the leader of the
Ghastly Beggars! such heroic display*+
%i Feng interrupted. )Before ( can see y sister! ( swear
( will never touch the wine*+ The asked an laughed.
)(f you want to see your sister! how diNcult can it #e*+
6e clapped his hands and shouted aloud. )-lease invite
2aiden %i Luo to see the guests*+ 2i Bai"iang #owed
respectfully and walked oC.
After awhile! there was a <dinging/ sound as %i Luo ade
an appearance in #eautiful gowns and garents*
,he looked serene! tidy and her countenance was
#right. There was not even a trace that she had #een a
prisoner*
%i Feng shouted. ),ister Luo*+
%i Luo looked at hi with her watery eyes #ut there was
no hint of any si#lings/ aCection. ,he siply walked
#ehind the asked an and siled at the an instead.
The entire Ghastly Beggars were stunned. %i Feng was
even ore startled as he tre#ling shouted. ),ister
Luo* Don/t you recogni;e your #rother anyore1+ %i Luo
siled serenely. )%ou are y #ig #rother! how will ( not
know you*+
%i Feng was now very worried for her and added. )( a
here to save you now*+
FBF
%i Luo siply said. )( a doing very well here. ( do not
need #ig #rother to save e5+ %i Feng grasped. )Don/t
you wish to go #ack to the Ghastly 2anor1+
%i Luo laughed. )This place isn/t too #ad coparing to
the Ghastly 2anor*+
%i Feng grasped aloud. ),ister Luo* Are you cra;y*+
%i Luo said plainly. ).ho say ( a cra;y1 6eng* ( have
other things to do! forgive e for not accopanying
you*+ And she walked away with %i Feng still calling out
for her nae.
%i Feng was a#out to spring toward her when ,ong
Ahong pulled hi #ack and solenly said. )Cal down
&rst! Brother Feng. There are ore than eet the eye in
this atter*+ %i Feng turned to face the asked an.
)%ou* %ou* 5.hat anner of a drug did you
adinistrate to ake her lose her senses*+ The asked
an laughed clearly. ),he is very clear inded. .hat
akes you think she is drugged1+ ,ong Ahong rose up
and solenly said! )( a really ipressed #y your
a#ility to divide the. .hy don/t you reove your ask
so that we can know who you are*+ The asked an
said. )(f you insist! ( will 4ust have to copel with your
wishes*+ And he took oC his #lack veil that was on his
face* All of the Ghastly Beggars were shocked to see his
face*
,ong Ahong grasped loudly. )%ou* %ou are Di %ang*+
Di %ang faintly siled and said. )That is right* ( a
indeed Di %ang*+
%i Feng shouted angrily as he spat in anger. )%ou
heartless cad* .hat an ungrateful cad you are* 0eturn
y sister to e*/ Di %ang coldly said. )( a already the
owner of this villa! how can ( allow you to #e so #old
here*+ ,ong Ahong interrupted. )(s that why you want
to use a #lack veil to cover your face*1+ And he started
to plunge forward with his &sts up*
Di %ang did not ove! instead he pressed his chair with
#oth of his hands as the chair and hi sunk into the
$oor*
,uddenly walls slaed down all over the hall*
,ong Ahong shouted angrily. )=ow it terri#le* .e have
actually fallen into a trap*+ They started to inspect their
surrounding. The walls were all very thick and ade of
iron. There was only a sall hole at the side of the hall.
%i Feng sighed. )The Ghastly Beggars have always #een
a erry lot in the
-ugilist. =ever did ( e"pect that we will #e trapped
here*+
,ong Ahong sighed. )The sides of the walls are several
inches thick. 3ven FBG with a precious sword! it is hard
to slash it* 2oreover we have no iron o#4ects upon us*
Alas* (t sees that if we were to escape fro here
tonight! it will #e as hard as ascending the heavens*+ A
&gure sprang very fast into the ,outhern 2ountains
?illa* (n a twinkle of an eye! he had sprung past three
houses and was now on the rooftop of the #iggest
house*
The oonlight shone on his lonely face and his eyes
that looked like two twinkle stars* 6e was indeed
=angong -ing*
,uddenly he was startled #y a windforce and he turned
his #ody #ack and he saw a iddle age an in #lack
ro#e with a pale face standing #ehind hi* 6e did not
know when this an had arrived*
The an siled and said. )( wonder what #rings you
here in the iddle of the night1+ angong -ing coldly
said. )( a =angong -ing and wh o are you1+ The an
replied with #oth of his hands together in respect. )( a
2i Bai"iang. ( a the steward here acting under the
orders of y 2aster to await you*+ angong -ing asked.
).ho is your 2aster1+ 2i Bai"iang said. )%ou will soon
know*+
=angong -ing had already #een prepared to enter the
tiger den therefore he said coldly. )-lease lead the way
then*+ They went into a great hall through a sall door
and saw a an with a #lack veil laughed. )Brother
=angong* ( have long #een waiting for you*+ =angong
-ing had thought this voice to #e failiar #ut he did not
know who he was so he asked. )Hust who are you1+ Di
%ang laughed aloud. )(t had #een 4ust a few days!
doesn/t Brother angong recogni;es e anyore1+ And
he reoved his #lack veil*
=ever did =angong -ing drea that this an would #e
Di %ang* Dpon seeing his old friend! he was very startled
and happy. And he walked in front and gripped #oth his
hands. )Brother Di* (t is you*+ Di %ang patted =angong
-ing on his shoulder and laughed. )%ou have never
e"pected it right*+ angong -ing said! )(ndeed* =ot even
in y dreas* But5this isn/t ssi#le*+ Di %ang asked.
)6ow coe1+ angong -ing Euestioned. )Aren/t you and
aiden %i #een captured #y 0en Fengping1 6ow did
you #ecoe the owner of ,outhern 2ountains ?illa1+
FBR Di %ang 4ust laughed and did not reply.
angong -ing asked again. )Then where is 2aiden %i and
2aiden %e now1+ Di %ang laughed. )They are now
having a good drea at the oent*+ angong -ing
shook his head and asked. )Brother Di* .hat is going
on around here1+ Di %ang said! )This ,outhern
2ountains ?illa has now #elonged to e*
ow that you have coe! we can now discuss a grand
plan*+ angong -ing asked. ).hat grand plan1+ Di %ang
said aloud. )This is the grand plan of 2ister ,huai O To
doinate the 2artial Fraternity*+ angong -ing was
startled. )Brother Di* Are you cra ;y1+ Di %ang laughed
aloud. )2y ind is still very clear at the oent* ( a
not in the least cra;y*+ =angong -ing had a 4olt in his
head and he regained his coposure. 6e asked.
)Brother Di* Did you really 4oin ,huai Tianfan/s
organi;ation1+ Di %ang said aloud. )%ou know that (
never lies*+
angong -ing coldly said! )Then! what a#out 2aiden %i
and 2aiden %e1+ Di %ang laughed. )Both of the have
4oined with 2ister ,huai as well. %ou don/t have to
worry*+ angong -ing angrily resorted. )0u##ish*+ Di
%ang said! )( did not lie to you*+ angong -ing thought. )A
frank and straightforward person like Di %ang will
actually 4oin ,huai Tianfan. Then it eans that %i Luo
and %e 2anEing who are woen and have weaker
willpower will surely succu# too. ( wonder what agic
did that ,huai Tianfan use to control the*+ Before he
had &nished thinking! there was laughter that cae
fro a an that had 4ust walked into the hall. =angong
-ing lifted his head to saw a short an with a #ig head.
But when Di %ang and 2i Bai"iang saw the an! their
e"pressions changed and they #owed respectfully at
hi. )Big Brother Tang*+ That Big Brother Tang nodded
and he looked e"treely haughty as he walked towards
=angong -ing*
angong -ing thought. )Fro his haughty looks! his
powerful steps and that Di %ang and 2i Bai"iang
accorded hi with uch respect! he ust #e soeone
very iportant*+ Big Brother Tang asked hi. (t was
o#vious that he had looked down upon hi. )Are you
=angong -ing1+ angong -ing replied nonchalantly.
)(ndeed ( a =an gong -ing. And who FBL ay you
#e*+
<Big Brother Tang/ laughed aloud. )%ou don/t even know
Tang 6uan of the
<Four ,words of the Life ,tealing 2ystery .ind/1+
angong -ing thought. )All the right hand en of ,h uai
Tianfan like 0en Fengping! Ge Ahonghai and this Tang
6uan are all in Hiangnan. ( wonder what is going to
happen soon*+ Tang 6uan replied! )2ister ,huai will like
e to invite =angong -ing to
angong -ing laughed. )( have no talent to contri#u te.
6ow will ( dare to*+ Tang 6uan angrily said. )%ou don/t
know what is good for you* Do you think ( cannot
capture you1+ angong -ing laughed coldly. )( afraid 4ust
you alo ne is ipossi#le*+ Tang 6uan shouted aloud and
then e"tended his right hand to ipact upon
=angong -ing.
=ot wishing to display any sign of weakness! =angong
-ing e"tended a hand too.
There was a thunderous clap! and #oth of the were
forced to ove #ack three steps*
Tang 6uan shouted. )0ascal* %ou indeed have soe
prowess* .hy don/t you receive another ipact again*+
6e e"tended #oth his hands in front of his chest.
=angong -ing knew that he ust #e using all his
strength for this #low! therefore he did not dare to #e
careless and he started to gather all his energy to his
diaphrag pressure point and then released all twelve
folds of his strength with #oth his hands*
There was another thunderous clap* Once again! #oth of
the were pushed
three steps #ackward* (t was o#vious that their internal
strength were a#out the sae! it was diNcult to know
who was #etter*
Tang 6uan e"pressions changed for he was very
startled. 6e had never e"pected a 4unior like =angong
-ing would have such a pure internal strength*
=angong -ing was as coposed as ever and he laughed
coldly at Tang
6uan. )( didn/t e"pect that the faous Four ,words of
the Life ,tealing 2ystery
.ind is only so and so*+
Tang 6uan coldly said. )(f we cannot deterine a winner
in internal strength! why don/t we &ght it out with
weapons* Jid! draw your sword*+ =angong -ing faintly
siled and then drew the Fallen Autun Leaf*
Tang 6uan then drew a #enda#le long sword fro his
waist* This long sword of his was very long! thin and its
edges were not sharp. The tip of his long sword was
#lack while the rest of the #lade was white.
FBM angong -ing attacked with a stance the <Golden
Dra gon -iercing Aror/ #ut Tang 6uan evaded it. As he
did not wish to lose his &rst opportunity of attack! he
continued with the ,i"teen stances of the 6eavenly
Dragon* 6is attacks were all very swift and accurate*
g -ing on his :u Chi*
ut =angong -ing evaded it and retaliated with &ve other
attacking strokes and
uddenly Tang 6uan changed his stance! he #egan to
#lend his sword over
k caused =angong -ing to lose
uddenly with a shout! Tang 6uan and =angong -ing h
ad #oth ipacted
th their swords tip together* As =angong -ing and his
internal strength were the sae as Tang 6uan! he found
hiself una#le to #reak oC the contact*
angong -ing replied with pride. )=ot necessary*+
But 4ust when =angong -ing had outhed <=ecessary/!
Tang 6uan sword tip #roke free of the tip of his sword
and was hitting his face* =angong -ing was very
startled and then suoned his strength to ove
#ackward hastily and Fallen Autun Leaf could not
withstand the ipact of all the internal strength! it
started to #lend* (n split second! he did a dou#le $inch
and kick towards Tang 6uan who oved #ack three
steps again*
Then =angong -ing stoped on Fallen Autun Leaf
with his leg and it was straightened again*
After &ghting for awhile! Tang 6uan on seeing that he
could not gain an advantage over =angong -ing!
ordered Di %ang and 2i Bai"iang to 4oin in the fray when
he was once again pushed #ack another &ve steps*
After si" strokes! =angong -ing was already feeling tired
and now he was 4ust defending without any opportunity
to retaliate against the co#ined attacks of Tang 6uan!
Di %ang and 2i Bai"iang*
,uddenly! two #eautiful voices were heard as %e
2anEing and %i Luo had suddenly sprang into the hall
and without a word! started to attack =angong -ing
&ercely*
angong -ing shouted. )2aiden %e* 2aiden %i* Don/t you
recogni;e that ( a =angong -ing anyore1+ %i Luo
grasped. )=o atter who you are! as owners of this
,outhern
2ountain villas! we will not allow you to #e aok here*+
angong -ing grasped. ).hy don/t all of you hear y
e"planations1+ %e 2anEing coldly said! )There is nothing
to e"plain* ,urrender your life*+
.hen she &nished! she e"hi#ited the uniEue stance of
2istress ,hi Ahu! Danfeng/s
FFT
epitoe techniEues and started to slash at =angong
-ing repeatedly*
Di %ang shouted too and 4oined in the fray*
The three of the were attacking like they were cra;y!
they had no regard on their personal safety O Their
attacks were all out with no defense.
6ow could =angong -ing #ear to use his #est stances
against three of his very #est friends1 At the sae tie!
he could not leave too* 6e had no choice #ut to use his
2entor 2aster/s techniEues! and to focus on defense
and not attack*
Although =angong -ing had e"traordinary artial skills
#ut he was una#le to use any of it. Fifty strokes later! he
was forced #ack to the iddle of the great hall. 6e had
spent the whole night to run here and then after half a
night of &ghting! although his internal strength was still
#ursting with strength #ut his vital strength had already
#een e"pended #y half* And he was so tired now and
sweating
=ow even his parries were slower a lot and he was
slowly una#le to hold on anyore5 After a great deal of
thoughts and trying several ethods! the Ghastly
Beggars were still una#le to &nd a way to escape fro
their surrounding. 3very one of the was haggard and
an"ious now*
,uddenly there was a sound fro the top as one of iron
walls #egan to ove and all the Ghastly Beggars lifted
their heads to look. Then soe one threw a rope*
,ong Ahong was naturally delightful and he hastily said.
)=ow is the chance for us to escape! let us all hurry*+
3veryone sprang up on the rope de"terously and in a
few oent ties! they e"ited out of the hall. And they
saw a iddle age an with a pale face standing at the
secret passage*
,ong Ahong did not know who this stranger was #ut he
knew that they were saved #y this an* Therefore he
placed his hands together to #ow and then said.
).e are grateful for you to lend us a helping hand! this
piece of gratuitous is as heavy as the ountain* Allow
e to #ow to you*+ At the sae! the rest of the Ghastly
Beggars had all escaped through the hole and were
gathering #ehind ,ong Ahong.
%i Feng walked astride to the front and said. )The
Ghastly Beggars have never received any aid fro any
one! not even half a #it. But tonight5+ Before he could
&nish! the iddle age an coldly interrupted. )( a
under the instruction of the 6eavenly Crow -riest to
save you all fro danger. (f you want to thank e! you
should go and thanks the 6eavenly Crow -riest and not
e*+ FFQ %i Feng uttered. )6eavenly Crow -riest5
6eavenly Crow -riest5we do not know hi at all*+ The
iddle age an said! )But no atter whether if you
know hi or not! ( have a reEuest*+ ,ong Ahong
hurriedly asked. )-lease tell us* (f it is within our eans!
even if we were to #rave the #urning &res! we will do
it*+ The iddle age an said! )Do you know =angong
-ing1+
,ong Ahong shook his head while %i Feng said! )( have
et hi once fore.+ he iddle age an said! )6e is
now in grave danger * But #ecause he and (
nt for e to reveal y identity to save hi. Therefore (
have to #orrow your strength*+ And he #egan to
tre#le
fore continuing. )Do you know who ( a1+
,ong Ahong shook his head and said. ).e do not
know*+
The an said! )( a the real owner of this ,outh
2ountains ?illa*+
3veryone was startled and surprised.
,ong Ahong said. )This5this5this5+ After saying for
Euite soe tie! he still could not anage to coplete
the sentence*
The iddle age an #ecae very solen and said. )(
have other atters awaiting e. ,o it not convenient
for e to stay here any longer. But please do not forget
y reEuest*+
he an took out a letter and handed it over to ,on g
Ahong and said. )6e is
front of this #uilding. -lease hand this letter over to hi
and after he has read it! protect hi till he can leave
this place* =ow that ( have &nished all that (
e to hi*+ .hen he had
ho was this strange iddle age an1 6e was seen u
ttering. )There are
lives and in all atters try to do good! did not dare even
to do a single wrong thing. But once they did soething
There are soe people who
and iediately people forgive all their past doings5+
e was none other than the <Gentlean ,wordsan/ %e
Liu Ge. Because he
ue! he lost the chance to #e a
alicious ruors a#out her.
hat was the single greatest istake of his life*
ong Ahong and %i Feng looked at one another and
shouted aloud. )Let us
S
n the great hall! =angong -ing was sweating profus ely
and he could #arely
were pushing hi to a
rner*
uddenly there was a great shout as %i Feng sprang into
the hall and with a
with his #a#oo staC! fended
=e"t! ,ong Ahong sprang into the hall and attacked %e
2anEing with his #a#oo staC*
=angong -ing was very relieved as the pressure that
were piling upon hi 4ust oents ago instantly
vanished* And so he took a #reather.
3ven as ,ong Ahong was &ghting %e 2anEing! he had
taken the letter to the front of =angong -ing and said.
)Take this letter*+ =angong -ing was very startled to
see this strange reEuest #ut he took the letter
nevertheless and at the sae tie fended oC %i Luo
&erce attacks* At this oent! the rest of the Ghastly
Beggars entered the hall and two of the hit %i Luo on
her <Drowse/ and <,leep/ accupoints as well as other
parts of her #ody that could not hurt her*
The cocky Tang 6uan and 2i Bai"iang upon seeing the
Ghastly Beggars charged into the hall were greatly
startled and iediately they #egan to attack the
Ghastly Beggars. Hoining the fray were the rest of their
en in #lack! wielding sa#res or swords. And now the
entire hall was in a state of confusion and essy &ghts*
,ong Ahong shouted to =angong -ing as he held oC Di
%ang. )6urry and
tear the letter and see what is written on it*+
Although there were &ghting all around hi! he still
anaged to tear the letter and read it. On the letter
were the words O %our parents are in grave danger now
and they would possi#ly die anytie. 6urry with great
haste to Taihu Lake to the Liuyin 2anor. (f you are late!
the worse can happen! so hurry* .an Da had signed the
letter*
After he had &nished reading it! he did not #elieve the
letter to #e real #ut he did recogni;e .an Da uniEue
style of writing. .ould .an Da try to trick hi1
For a oent! he was too engrossed to do anything*
,ong Ahong interrupted his thoughts #y shouting.
).hat is written on the letter that caused you to
ponder1 6urry and leave this place. .hat are you
waiting for1 (f you do not leave now! it ay #e too late
later*+ angong -ing was 4olted and he asked. ).ho
gives th is letter to you1+ FF> ,ong Ahong had 4ust
anaged to repulse %e 2anEing #eautiful attacking
strokes with three stances of continuous staC display.
2aking use of this #reather! he replied. )(t is fro a
iddle age an with a stiC e"pressions*+ angong -ing
furrowed in thoughts #efore he asked. )Do you know
his nae1+ ,ong Ahong said. )6e did not say his nae
#ut he said he was sent #y a
6eavenly Crow -riest*+
.hen =angong -ing heard the nae of the 6eavenly
Crow -riest! his e"pressions changed* That was #ecause
the 6eavenly Crow -riest was .an Da*
ow =angong -ing was even ore worried and shouted.
)Thanks everyone for rendering aid* This! (! =angong
-ing will never forget* But now ( have soething very
iportant! please forgive e for leaving &rst*+ ,ong
Ahong said. )Don/t say so uch! hurry and go*+
.ithout uch ado! =angong -ing sprang towards the
entrance of the hall*
But how could Tang 6uan allow hi to leave 4ust like
this1 ,o he sprang in pursue of =angong -ing #ut was
forced to ove #ack #y the Ghastly Beggars who were
all top e"ponents*
Di %ang started to shout. )Don/t let hi escape*+
And a group of en in #lack #egan to #lock =angong
-ing* But #ecause
=angong -ing was now full of worries! he did not
hesitate anyore and his alevolent air was lifted and
those en that had #locked hi started to screa as
he cut through the with the #rilliant light of the Fallen
Autun Leaf*
And so =angong -ing anaged to leave the hall that
was still in a state of utter confusion and out of the
,outhern 2ountains ?illa*
FFB
Chapter Twenty7two
The 3vil Leader
(n an old tavern (nn! seated a handsoe young an
who looked &erce and he was drinking with his sword
#esides hi. 6e looked terri#ly sorrowful. Behind hi
stood were two lass a#out &fteen or si"teen.
Although there were #eautiful wines all over the ta#le
#ut he was not in the ood to en4oy it. 6e kept sighing
deeply and sighing faintly all the tie as though he was
&lled with a terri#le sorrow and grief*
6e was Ahan Donglai! Junlun disciple* =aturally the two
lass that were standing #ehind hi were Baier and
%uer*
Ahan Donglai gulped a 4ar of wine and he &nished it till
not a drop was left*
6e was always thinking and dreaing of 2ei %in"ue
who he had fallen in love on &rst sight* Although she
had never shown real aCection for hi #ut they had
once spent such a long wonderful tie together.
Although she did not say she had loved hi #ut she had
never say she disliked hi either.
6e had thought of this #efore. .ith his outstanding
artial skills and looks! if he would spend soe ore
eCorts onto it! he would surely gain her aCections.
And it did not look like it would #e such a diNcult thing
to do*
6e had even created for hiself a #eautiful drea for
hiself and lost hiself in it. Therefore he could only
drunk hiself silly so that he would always #e #ack in
that #eautiful drea with 2ei %in"ue. But he had failed
and even caused hi to #ecoe even ore sorrowful*
Baier and %uer looked at hi with frightened looks.
At this oent of tie! a iddle age an with white
ro#e walked into the tavern (nn carrying a #eautiful
elegant young aiden with long $owing hair. Dnder the
#road daylight! a an carrying a young aiden into a
tavern would surely invite attentions and gossips.
Ahan Donglai lifted his head to look and rose up as well.
6e shouted. )Ah* ( wonder who it is. %ou are Brother
0en*+ 0en Fengping turned around' his face was siling
unnaturally and said. )Oh it is Brother Ahan* .e have
not seen one another for one year ever since we last
saw one another at the 2ulong 2anor*+ Ahan Donglai
said. )That is right* Brother 0en you5+
0en Fengping siled. )( have a kin that is suddenly sick.
Because ( a rushing her #ack! ( a forced to ignore
the divide #etween en and woen*+ Ahan Donglai
was seventy7 percent drunk and he looked at the 2ei
%in"ue FFF whose face was covered #y her long hair.
Although he could not see her #eautiful face #ut he
could still her captivating outlines of her face and
cople"ion. 6e said.
)Brother 0en! you ust really take care of this kin of
yours.+ ,uddenly 0en Fengping e"pressions changed as
he hurriedly said. )This kin of ine freEuent the -ugilist
a lot! therefore you ay &nd her failiar.+ ,uddenly 2ei
%in"ue/s sli #ody tre#led as she oaned in her
dreas.
)Iiaoping...Iiaoping5+ (n Ahan Donglai ears! even
though her voice was so faint yet it was so failiar and
intiating*
0en Fengping e"pressions changed as he added
hurriedly. ),he is seriously in4ured. ( need to settle her
down &rst. Later ( will pay Brother Ahan a visit to
reiniscent the past*+
Although Ahan Donglai was in dou#t and suspicious of
0en Fengping #ut he did not even suspect that she was
the 2ei %in"ue that was always in his thoughts*
Therefore he siply said! )(t alright*+
0en Fengping heaved a sigh of relief as he hurriedly
reserved a roo and left.
But Ahan Donglai was left uttering. ).hat a failiar
face ah* .hat a failiar voice* ,o failiar5+ And he
#egan to look up as though he was trying to ree#er
soething*
.hen %uer looked at hi! she could not resist asking.
)2aster* Are you still thinking of that 2aiden 2ei1+
Ahan Donglai was still looking up in idiocy and it
seeed like he had not heard %uer.
Baier who was uch cleverer added. )2aster* Are you
suspecting that the sick young aiden! is 2aiden 2ei1+
Ahan Donglai was 4olted and he iediately gripped
Baier on her shoulders and asked hurriedly. )%ou* .hat
did you say1 ,ay it once ore*+ Baier was shocked #y
his sudden action and was too stunned now. And she
was very frightened now. ,he grasped in fright.
)2aster* ( did not5did not5+ Ahan Donglai loosened
his grips and asked again. )Don/t #e afraid* (t nothing
serious! ( 4ust want you to repeat to e what you 4ust
said*+ Baier was too shocked to say anything intelligent
even as Ahan Donglai urged her.
Fro the e"pressions of her 2aster! she had guessed
his intentions therefore she helped Baier #y repeating
the sentence again. ),he 4ust said if 2aster suspects
that aiden is 2aiden 2ei*+ Ahan Donglai e"pressions
changed and shouted. )Ah* That is* %ou are all so
sart*+ But then he started to shake his head. )=o way*
6ow could it #e her*+ FFG After their 2aster had 4ust
praised the! they grew #older. %uer said. ).hy did
2aster not go and have a look1 .hat if she is your
drea girl1+ Ahan Donglai was &lled with delight and he
said! )That is right* .hy don/t ( go and have a look*+
.hen he thought of that! he iediately rose up and
really sprang to the roos* After asking an inn assistant
for the direction to 0en Fengping roo! without even
hesitating! he #egan to knock on the door.
.hen 0en Fengping had opened the door! he was
startled to see Ahan
Donglai. 6e forced hiself to sile. )Brother Ahan!
soething up1+
Ahan Donglai said! )( have soething to ask of you*+
0en Fengping siled weakly and then said! )-lease
coe in*+
The &rst tie that Ahan Donglai stepped into the roo
was to look at the young aiden that was lying on the
#ed. ,he was covered fro head to toe with a #lanket
with only her long hair on the outside.
.hen 0en Fengping saw the e"pressions of Ahan
Donglai! he iediately knew he had not coe with
good intentions. ,o he tried to laugh. )Brother Ahan
your fae has #een so resounding in the -ugilist for the
past one year. (t is indeed worthy of congratulations*+
ne ust know that Ahan Donglai had always #ehaved
out of the nor! so
ediately cae to the point.
not seek a physician1+
0en Fengping was startled #ut he iediately replied.
)6er old ailent has reacted. ( ust send her #ack fast
to her father. Only he knows how to cure her*+ Ahan
Donglai laughed. )But Brother 0en! did you not say that
she have a sickness on the road1+ 0en Fengping
e"pressions changed and he tried to laugh as a
sokescreen* Ahan Donglai asked again. )6owever (
know physician skills! who knows ( ay even treat her
sickness. .on/t it save you a lot of trou#le1+ 0en
Fengping hurriedly said. )( won/t dare to ipose upon
Brother Ahan*+
Ahan Donglai laughed. )(t doesn/t atter*+ And he
walked to the #ed.
But 0en Fengping Euickly stood in front of hi and tried
to laugh. ),he is
y for her*+
Ahan Donglai solenly said. )Life and death is a very
grave atter. All those en and woen divide thing are
not as iportant as curing her*+ And he was a#out to
lift the #lanket up5when 0en Fengping said aloud! in a
high pitch. )2an and woan #y right shouldn/t touch
one another. 6ow can Brother Ahan #e so rude1+ And
he caught hold of Ahan Donglai right hand with his left
hand.
Ahan Donglai laughed. )(sn/t she a pugilist woan1 6ow
will she care for FFR all this scholarly oral thing*+ 0en
Fengping said. )But you are aking things too ugly for
e*+
Ahan Donglai laughed. )( a 4ust trying to #e nice to
heal her. .hat is the atter1 Are you trying to play
punk on e*+ (n that instant! the air of aica#le
vanished and was replaced #y hostility.
0en Fengping e"claied. )The one that play punk is
Brother Ahan! you*+
Ahan Donglai laughed and said. )=o atter who is
playing punk! this
uddenly 2ei %in"ue oved with a slight otion as s he
oaned dreaily.
nstantly #oth their e"pressions changed* And Ahan
Donglai shouted. ).ho
en Fengping laughed. )6ow will you know who is the
person that she is
han Donglai was &lled with a alevolent air as he
thundered. )(s it angong -ing1+ Before 0en Fengping
could say anythi ng! he hurriedly added. )(f that is
=angong -ing! then without dou#t she ust #e 2ei
%in"ue*+ 0en Fengping coldly said. )6ow could she #e
2ei %in"ue*+
But Ahan Donglai was deterined to know that if she
was really 2ei %in"ue. But 0en Fengping was
deterined not to let hi know so they started to &ght
on the spot*
But after e"changing ore than twenty #lows! 0en
Fengping was now sweating profusely* And his
#reathing was hard now*
Ahan Donglai laughed and laughed coldly and his
strokes #ecae even harsher and powerful*
,uddenly 0en Fengping took out a golden fan fro
#eneath his sleeves and to attack Ahan Donglai with it*
Ahan Donglai coldly hued. )=ow you are using
weapons! do you think
with it you can win e1 ( want you to throw away your
fan under twenty strokes* And #efore he had &nished!
he had kicked with #oth of his legs in fast otion at
0en Fengping Iuan Hi and :i 2en death accupoints*
Another three strokes had passed' 0en Fengping right
wrist was now tre#ling as he used his fan to fend oC
Ahan Donglai attacks. 6e tried to counter attack #ut
everything proved to #e futile against hi*
=ot only was Ahan Donglai strokes changing very fast! it
was also swift and un#elieva#ly arvelous* (t seeed
he could attack in a thousand ways and caused 0en
Fengping to think that there was no way to dodge it*
Because of a oentarily lapse when he tried to think
a#out Ahan Donglai attacks! 0en Fengping was forced
to take one step #ack*
FFL Ahan Donglai coldly laughed and 4ust he was a#out
to plunge forward at hi! soeone shouted. ),top it*+
And three en started to walk into the roo*
Ahan Donglai and 0en Fengping turned to look at the
newcoers. Ahan
Donglai e"pressions did not change and he did not
know these three en* But 0en
Fengping knew the and his e"pressions changed*
They were the %oung 2aster of the Devil Flock (sland
,un Ahongyu and the reaining two of the Ten
,tewards of the Devil Flock! Gu ,an and .ei An* ,un
Ahongyu coldly laughed and he used the ost chilling
anner to say to
0en Fengping. )Do you think that you can escape now1+
Because Ahan Donglai was a proud and haughty an!
he could not stand this
,un Ahongyu who looked arrogant. 6e angrily said.
).hat is the eaning of this1
That you even #arge into this roo and order us to stop
&ghting1+ 6is anneris was full of cockiness and
pride and he was seeingly lecturing the*
,un Ahongyu laughed. 6e too was a proud and haughty
an! looking down on ost people. ).hat is the
atter1 %ou want to #e a #usy#ody and interfere with
us1+ Ahan Donglai angrily shouted. ).ho is the one that
#arge into this roo and yet have the audacity to #e so
unreasona#le here*+ ,uddenly 0en Fengping said aloud.
)Let us forgo this senseless talk. ,ince everyone of us
have a share in this atter*+ Ahan Donglai asked.
).hat do you ean #y this1+
0en Fengping laughed awhile. )%ou want 2ei %in"ue! he
wants 2ei
%in"ue too. And ( want 2ei %in"ue as well. Doesn/t it
ean everyone of us have a share in this atter1+
Ahan Donglai was now very furious and he attacked 0en
Fengping*
,un Ahongyu fended oC Ahan Donglai and said. ).ait*
6e had killed so any of the Ten ,tewards that ( have
#rought with e* This #lood de#t ( want to rsonal settle
with hi so how will ( let hi oC this easily and let you
kill hi*+ Ahan Donglai angrily replied. ).ho do you
think you are that you can order e*+ )Do you think you
can escape1+ As .ei An intercepted 0en Fengping with
a #low*
(t seeed that 0en Fengping had wanted to $ee in the
confusion #ut he was discovered #y .ei An and now he
had #een forced #ack*
,un Ahongyu glanced at the 2ei %in"ue who was on the
#ed. Although she had #een covered with a #lanket #ut
it was o#vious that her #reathing was getting
weaker and weaker*
Feeling an"ious for her! he unwittingly took a step
toward the #ed #ut was stopped #y Ahan Donglai*
FFM
,un Ahongyu angrily re#uked. ).hat is the eaning of
this1+
Ahan Donglai said. ),ince the one on the #ed is 2ei
%in"ue! how then will ( let anyone approach her*+ ,un
Ahongyu shouted. )Lauda#le* .ho are you to her that
you can #ehave like that to her1 ,hae on you*+ Ahan
Donglai was startled for he could not put words on his
relationship with 2ei %in"ue.
,un Ahongyu was now feeling very ipatient and
shouted. )(f you know what is good for you! then ove
aside*+ Ahan Donglai drew his long sword on his #ack
and placed it in front of hi! #locking the #ed*
,un Ahongyu laughed coldly. ),o do you want to &ght
with e then1+
Ahan Donglai rearked. )(f you were to take another
step in front! don/t
un Ahongyu said. )%ou think you can stop e1+ han
Donglai added. )(f you don/t #elieve! you can try e*+
un Ahongyu did not want to waste anyore tie and
he suppressed his
e is seriously in4ured and her
uddenly Ahan Donglai ree#ered how 0en Fengping h
ad carried 2ei
e had loved 2ei %in"ue deeply so when he ree#ere
d that 2ei %in"ue
n to feel uncoforta#le. But he was a young an with a
haughty teperaent that caused hi to hesitate to
give what does it have to do with
un Ahongyu said. )( have proised =angong -ing to
treat her in4uries and
f he did not say it! it would #e #etter for it cau sed Ahan
Donglai to #e very
/t you dare to drea of
un Ahongyu said! )6er in4uries are now very serious. (f
we don/t save her
han Dong coldly laughed. )=o atter how seriously her
in4uries are! there
un Ahongyu could not tolerate it any longer. One ust
know he was a
ssed all his pride. But now he was now oved to anger*
un Ahongyu was now &lled with a alevolent air an d
he had drawn his
T
hese two aa;ing swordsen were the ost arvelous
of their generation.
fter ten strokes of the ost vicious! ost powerfu l
attacks! they could not &nd a dent in one another/s
aror yet* And so for a tie! it was really hard to
deterine who would #e the eventually
As Gu ,an and .en An were worrying for their aster!
they unwittingly oved closer to the duel*
0en Fengping iediately sei;ed the opportunity to
escape again. But when he started to sprang! he was
discovered #y .ei An and he was #locked #y hi.
Angry! he started to attack .ei An.
But .ei An gave a sile. Dsing a siple ove! he
neutrali;ed his &erce attacks and hit 0en Fengping*
0en Fengping took the #lows with his hands and there
was a thunderous clap and his e"pressions changed and
he #ecae pale and green at the sae tie and then
he was forced to take three steps #ack* 6is in4uries
were not light* As for .ei An! he did not even ove an
inch*
0en Fengping sighed. 6e knew he could not escape and
gave up the idea now. And he turned his attention to
the duel.
The duel was getting ore and ore furious as teething
sword energy &lled the air and what was ore! the
duelists were theselves were shadowy O it was very
hard to diCerential who was who now*
,uddenly! ,un Ahongyu shouted at the sae tie with
Ahan Donglai* And then they disengaged*
,un Ahongyu right sleeve had #een sta##ed with a
deep slash. Hust a little ore! his hand would #e
slashed*
But Ahan Donglai left shoulder had a red ark' the
#lood was now e"panding and dripping on the $oor*
=ow it was o#vious that Ahan Donglai was a little
weaker than ,un
Ahongyu*
,un Ahongyu said. )%ou have already #een defeated #y
e! what do you have to say1+ Ahan Donglai endured
his pain and said haughtily. )Lauda#le. The winner and
loser have not #een deterined yet! aren/t we still alive
yet! how can you say that ( have lost already*+ ,un
Ahongyu slowly said. )(f we keep &ghting over
swordplay! we are 4ust wasting tie. .hy don/t we
e"change three #lows with one another to deterine
the winner1+ Ahan Donglai laughed. )( a alright with
it*+ 6e had the powerful Outer
6eaven Life Force (nternal ,kill! so he was e"treely
con&dent.
FGQ ,un Ahongyu shouted. )Take y &rst #low &rst*+
And he e"tended out his right hand.
Ahan Donglai knew that such a #low would deterine
the outcoe of the winner as well as life and death so
he dared not #e careless as he used nine folds of his
strength.
There was an ipact and ,un Ahongyu e"pressions
changed while Ahan
Donglai shook a #it #ut none of the oved*
,un Ahongyu lifted his vital energy and shouted aloud.
),econd Blow*+
Once again! he e"tended out his right hand*
Ahan Donglai was now furious and he used ten folds of
his vital strength*
There was a thunderous ipact.
,un Ahongyu face turned green and he started to
stagger*
But Ahan Donglai turned pale and he took a one step
#ack*
,un Ahongyu shouted again. )Third Blow*+ 6is voice
was not as clear as earlier. (t was o#vious that his
in4uries were not light* And he used all his strength*
Ahan Donglai #it his teeth and he forcefully ustered all
his strength for this #low*
Once again there was another thunderous ipact5
,un Ahongyu face turned even greener! he staggered
#ack three days and fell upon the $oor sweating
profusely*
Ahan Donglai closed his eyes! he felt di;;y and he fell
upon the ground5 ,un Ahongyu siled upon seeing
Ahan Donglai had collapsed. 6e slowly walked to the
#ed and carried up 2ei %in"ue. 6e used a great deal of
eCort to say.
)Let us go*+ And he walked to the entrance of the roo
in astride* But his legs were not steady and he was
staggering. Gu ,an oved to his side to support hi
#ut he was re4ected #y a shout fro ,un Ahongyu and
then he threw up a great deal of #lood*
But still he had anaged to walk out of the roo*
The elderly .ei An laughed coldly at 0en Fengping and
said. )Tonight we will spare you #ut when our young
aster of our (sland has recovered! he will coe and
settle this personally with you*+ After &nishing! he
walked out* 0en Fengping was stunned as if he had
never heard what .ei An had said.
(nstead he was left uttering. )The Devil Flock (sland5
Devil Flock (sland! the grand plan to doinate the
2artial Fraternity have once again #een hindered #y
another layer of o#stacles5 another layer5+ Covered
#y its own sweat! a horse collapsed onto the ground. (t
tried to ove #ut it was too weak. The rider had rode a
thousand iles in a hurry. .ithout FGS taking a look at
the horse! the rider #egan to spring like an arrow
towards the entrance of the Liuyin 2anor5 6e was
indeed =angong -ing who had #een e"treely worried
for the safety of his parents and traveled hastily for a
thousand iles to reach the Liuyin 2anor*
For three days! he had traveled nonstop. =ow he was
standing at the entrance of the Liuyin 2anor and had
lifted his right hand #ut was hesitating to knock. (t was
#ecause he har#ored a hope that the news that he had
received was fake or else when the door was opened!
his hope would #e iediately #e shattered in #its*
After hesitating for a while! he took courage! #it his
teeth and knocked with his right hand. And then a low
voice asked #ehind the door. ).ho is that1+ Although
this voice was low! #ut it was echoed loudly in his ears*
For it was the voice of his father that he had not heard
for over a year*
,o he #egan to shout loudly. )Father* Father* ( a
-inger! -inger ah*+
=o one would e"pect hi to #e so e"cited and when the
door was opened! he saw his father and other looking
serenely #ut their e"cited eyes were looking at hi* (t
did not seeed like the news that he had received had
#een that #ad* angong -ing #egan to cal hiself
down and #owed o nto the $oor. )%our un&lial son
greets Father and 2other*+ =angong Changshu too
caled his e"cited e"pression and then looked at the
kneeling =angong -ing #efore he slowly Euestioned.
)-inger! did you coe #ack fro the Divine Creator
Teple1+ angong -ing nodded his head and said. )Child
( a indeed #ack fro the Divine Creator Teper
#ut5+
angong Changshu interrupted. )(s it the Lord of th e
Divine Creator Teple that allows you to #e #ack1+
angong shook his head and said. )=o5+ Before he
could &nish! =angong Changshu angrily said. ).hat a
cad that doesn/t keep your word. 6ave you forgotten
our ancestor rules for the =angong Aristocracy Faily1+
=angong -ing did not know why his father was in such a
rage therefore he was startled and hurriedly said with
his head lowered. )Our faily rules! a#ide #y trust and
righteous as foreost! how will child ever forget a#out
it1+ angong Changshu angrily said. )Then why did you
le ave the Divine Creator Teple to return to the Central
-lains1 And even #reak our faily faithful pact*+
=angong -ing knew why his father was angry now. But
what had happened to hi over the past year was too
long to e"plain in 4ust a few words. And so he did not
know how to #egin5 FG> =angong Changshu was
getting ore and ore furious. ,uddenly 2istress
angong softly grasped. )Look at you. .hy did you f
righten your child in this anner1 .hy don/t you listen
to hi &rst #efore you started to lecture hi*+ =angong
Changshu did not look at her and suppressed his rage
to ask.
)-inger! what did you have to say1+ Therefore =angong
-ing #egan to relate all that had happened to hi
starting fro the tie Feng 2antian took hi to the
oceans and then what happened in the Divine Creator
Teple and then what had happened till now5 angong
Changshu was silence for a long tie #efore he sighed.
)Child*
Father has wronged you* ( didn/t e"pect you have #een
through so uch in one year* Alas! life is really so
unpredicta#le5+ 2istress =angong siled. )-inger!
coe over here to let 2other look at you*+ =angong
-ing was like a lost sheep that had lost his shepherd
and iediately was in the e#race of his 2other.
Therefore he was crying now! en4oying this piece of
otherly love5 After awhile! =angong -ing suddenly
ree#ered .an Da words and he tore hiself fro
his other/s e#race then looked in concern at his
father! said.
)Big Brother .an told e that Father and 2other are in
grave danger and would5would5+ =angong -ing was
surprised. )But why1 5+ angong Changshu sighed with
his head lowered. )%ou r Father and 2other will not live
past toorrow*+ .hen he had said that! =angong -ing
was 4olted in his head and he turned pale as he took
two steps #ack. 6e looked at his parents in da;e and
then shouted.
)=o* =o* Aren/t you and other looking &ne! how is it
possi#le*+ angong Changshu solenly said to hi.
)Although yo u can/t tell fro our e"pressions #ut in fact
we are heavily poisoned. 2oreover we have internal
in4uries too. At the oent! we are depending on our
tens of years of cultivation to hold upon our last #reath
of vital energy so we can take a last look at you. But
when toorrow coes5alas* Once it is dawn! we
will5+ =angong -ing shouted aloud and kneeled in front
of the! cried aloud.
).hat is going on here! what is going on here1 =o* =o*
This is not possi#le5+ 6e iediately sprang up again
to shout. )%our child refuses to #elieve this is real*+
2istress =angong sighed. ),illy child* 6ow will your
father lies to you*+
angong -ing Euestioned. )Then! please tell your ch ild!
who is the one that isoned you1+ angong Changshu
solenly said. )That is the ,huai Tianfan that you have
tire 2artial Fraternity*+
),huai Tianfan*/ =angong -ing took two steps #ack and
shouted. )6e again*
FGB 6e again* .hat have we done to hi that he
wanted to #e so vicious*+ angong Changshu hatefully
said. )( did not know ho w he anaged to &nd
out a#out your father and other past. 6e even cae
personally to invite us to 4oin his organi;ation. =aturally
( refused to co7operate with hi and we even #roke into
an arguent. But who would e"pect that evil #andit had
secretly poisoned our food
earlier. Therefore when your other and ( fought with
hi! only then did we
discover that we had #een poisoned! therefore our
internal powers were not a#le to utili;e fully and then
we are in4ured #y hi5+ =angong -ing alost spat &re
when he had heard all that. 6e clenched his &sts with
his #lood #oiling! shouting. )3vil Bandit* 3vil Bandit* (f (
do not tear your corpse into a illion pieces! ( swear (
a not huan5+ ut #efore he could &nish! there was
an eerie laug hter that could #e heard in
=angong -ing turned around to see a iddle age
scholarly an walked into the courtyard.
=angong Changshu and his lady had #een e"pecting
this an to appear and so they were very coposed.
But =angong -ing was infuriated and shouted.
),tand where you are*+
The an siled and stopped in his tracks.
angong -ing walked to the entrance of the roo and
said aloud. ).ho are you1 .hy did you coe1+ The
an #owed with #oth his hands and said. )( a Iiao
2engyuan! ( a here to send your father and other to
paradise*+ angong -ing $ew into a rage. )Outrageous*
%ou are a dog of ,huai Tianfan*+
Iiao 2engyuan was 4olted. )6ow is it possi#le* ( a
2ister ,huai right hand an*+ angong -ing angrily
shouted. )%ou evil #andit! it is good that you have
coe* First ( will slaughter you and then settle the
scores with ,huai Tianfan*+ And he drawn out #oth the
2ighty 3cho of the Dragon and the Fallen Autun
Leaf! pointed at Iiao 2engyuan and said. )Coe and
eet your aker*+
Iiao 2engyuan laughed awhile. )Are you really
con&dence of sending e to the aker1+ angong -ing
resorted. )0u##ish aside! if you do no t #elieve! you can
try*+ Iiao 2engyuan hurried added. )First we disregard
the fact if you can win e. 3ven if ( a willing to
surrender y head to you! why don/t you think of your
rents &rst1+ angong -ing was startled. ).hat do you
ean1+ Iiao 2engyuan laughed. )(t doesn/t take e
long to e"plain. .hether your FGF rents can live till
toorrow! will have to depend on you5+ angong -ing
coldly hued and added. ),top dreain g*+ Iiao
2engyuan coldly said. )(t good that you know what is a
drea. As the saying goes! a person ust place &lial
piety as priary. (f you want to #e a un&lial sinner! then
( have nothing ore to say.+
=angong -ing was 4olted and was left speechless.
Iiao 2engyuan laughed cunningly and said. )The
=angong Aristocracy
Faily used to #e so faous in the world #ut are now
forced to take residence along the Lake side. .ho is the
one that caused all this1 (f you do not work hard to
repay your parentsU love for you and instead you are
#linded #y your personal grudges! then ( afraid that
your parents/ life will #e forfeited*+ =angong -ing #roke
into a cold sweat upon hearing his words*
(ndeed! Iiao 2engyuan was not wrong to say so. The
=angong Aristocracy
Faily was in such a dissipated state' uch of it was
owed to the Divine Creator
Teple. But now the Divine Creator Teple had #een
#roken down and the Lord of the Divine Creator Teple
=angong %ongle had now passed away. All these
vendettas! who should he going to pursue1
=angong -ing asked hiself. .ho were his eneies1
.hat a#out those people fro the Devil Flock (sland1
But the Devil Flock folks have never directly hurt the
=angong Aristocracy Faily. Then! is it ,huai Tianfan1
That is right. ,huai Tianfan had tried to har hi
directly and indirectly and now his vicious hands had
hared even his parents* But! indeed like what Iiao
2engyuan had said! even if he could kill that ,huai
Tianfan! could he recover the lost prestige and wealth of
the =angong Aristocracy Faily1
ould he #ring #ack his parents fro life if he had killed
,huai Tianfan1
he answer was a resounding no*
ut if he did not go against ,huai Tianfan! what co uld he
do1
=angong -ing was in his thoughts therefore he stood at
the entrance of the door! looking confused and did not
know what to do5 ,uddenly =angong Changshu
laughed in a clear voice. ).hat a slippery tongue
despica#le an* %ou actually dare to display your sweet
talking in front of e*+ 6e shouted sternly to =angong
-ing. )-inger* Do you know why your parents will rather
take residence alongside Taihu Lake! do you know why
we give
d to the =angong Aristocracy/s
-act so that we will never let anyone down. That ,huai
Tianfan is like a wolf with an insatia#le appetite. 6e is
using evil and despica#le ways to doinate the entire
2artial Fraternity. Jilling hi is as good as reoving an
evil fro the world! so
why are you hesitating now1+
6is words 4olted =angong -ing to his senses and he
caled hiself down FGG and said aloud. )The twisted
theories of evil en! your child has now understood
now*+ 6e shouted. )Despica#le dog! surrender your life
now*+ Iiao 2engyuan e"pressions did not change as he
laughed. )As the saying goes! a an will not shed any
tears till he has entered the coNn. %ou are thinking that
if ( cannot enter the house! then ( can/t kill your parents!
right1+ At this oent of tie! =angong -ing was now
seething with rage and wanted to charge forward to
tear hi into pieces. But when he thought that it would
#e a ruse to lure hi out of the entrance of the door so
that he would send others into the house! he reained
at the entrance unoving* Therefore he shouted. )(
don/t #elieve you have such an a#ility* (t sees like
epty words to e*+ Iiao 2engyuan laughed happily
as he took a 4ade #angle out and said eerily.
)The lives of your parents lie in this #angle. .hy don/t
you ake a try1+ =angong -ing caled hiself down
and looked carefully. 6e really could not &nd anything
special a#out that 4ade #angle. They were only two
yards apart! should he snatch the #angle or destroy it1
=ow a hundred possi#ilities #egan to $oat into his
ind5
.hen Iiao 2engyuan saw the undecided look on
=angong -ing/s face! he
was very proud and siled. )(f you still cannot decide! (
a afraid that ( do have soe atters to do and cannot
stay for long.+ ,uddenly =angong -ing had a 4olt in his
ind! he suddenly ree#ered that
his parents had once given hi a pair of $ower
guarding golden #ells. (ediately he swiftly reached
into his clothing and took the #ells out and placed the
into his hands. First he sent one of the lls toward the
4ade #angle. There was a dinging
ut suddenly! there were terri#le cries fro within the
house and he
ying out and turned his head
ck*
nd he saw #oth his parents turned ashen and they w ere
#iting their teeth in in as they tre#led*
iao 2engyuan laughed cockily. ).onderful* %ou are
indeed a sart aleck.
ally not y fault.+
angong -ing turned his head #ack and shouted angri ly.
)Despica#le dog*
.hat underhand ethods did you use1 6urry up and
say it*+
Iiao 2engyuan laughed. ).hat has it to do with e1 (t
is you who caused it*+ angong -ing stared at hi
angrily. )Dtter ru##ish! if you say that again! ( will tear
you to a illion pieces*+ Iiao 2engyuan laughed. )The
poison in your parents #ody will #e triggered FGR
when this 4ade #angle is shattered #ut who will e"pect
that your #ells can actually trigger the poison too. (sn/t
it arvelous1*+ 6e ceased his laughing and said. )(f you
cannot #ear to see your parents suCering in your sight!
why don/t you
surrender to 2ister ,huai. This is not to late for you to
contri#ute your strength to hi. ( hope you will think
thrice a#out it &rst*+ =angong -ing was now an"ious
and angry at the sae tie. But he was now
speechless with rage5 Iiao 2engyuan laughed and
took out another two identical 4ade #angles and
said. )By right! #y the tie ( have dropped three
#angles! your parents lives will #e over. But all thanks to
you! now ( only need to drop two #angles onto the $oor.
But since you are dou#tful! let e deonstrate to you.+
And he dropped one #angle
onto the ground and there was a shattering sound.
(ediately =angong -ing heard his parents crying out
in terrifying pain5
=angong -ing turned his head #ack and saw that his
father was #leeding fro his seven senses on his face*
And he was looking very awful* 6e #it his teeth and
shouted. )Despica#le dog* (5(5agree5+ But #efore he
could &nish! his father shouted in a tre#ling voice.
),hut up*+ angong -ing cried as he turned his #ody
over. )Fat her* %ou5+ angong Changshu took in a deep
#reath and said. )- inger* 6ave you forgotten our faily
rules1 (f you5if you were to go against the principles of
our faily for the sake of our lives! then you5you5you
are the un&lial son of the angong Aristocracy Faily5as
well as the sinner of the entire 2artial Fraternity5+
=angong -ing felt like his heart was #eing sliced
opened. 6ow could he not understand how his father
felt #ut how could he #ear to watch his parents die
painfully in front of hi*
)=o* =o* ( cannot! ( don/t want to do this5+ 6is heart
was heart wrenching as he #it his teeth! turned and
a#out to rush adly towards Iiao 2engyuan5 But the
inute his feet oved! Iiao 2engyuan shouted. ),tand
where you are*+
And =angong -ing stood his ground5
Iiao 2engyuan lifted the 4ade #angle in his hands and
laughed. )(f you dare to ove a single step! ( will
iediately shatter this #angle into pieces. .hether
you want to agree to y condition or not! 4ust tell e
on the spot*+ The sounds of =angong -ing/s teeth were
heard seething. 6e clenches his &sts and his nails were
deeply #urrowing into his $esh as he at last sighed
deeply and hatefully said. )Alas* (5+ 6is father grasped
aloud. )-inger*+ FGL 6e turned and saw his father lifting
his right hand onto his other/s chest and he hurriedly
shouted. )Father* %ou5+ angong Changshu stared at his
son and grasped. )%o u have decided to su#it1+
angong -ing laughed terri#ly. )Father* .hat can ( do
other than this*+
angong Changshu laughed awhile #efore he said. )=e
ver ind. As your
father! ( really cannot #ear to look at this un&lial son of
ine! therefore ( decide to go with your other &rst*+
angong -ing grasped and cried out as he kneeled do
wn! shouting. )=o*
o* Father* %ou cannot do this*+ angong Changshu
solenly said. )Then you have to p roise your father
to kill this Iiao fellow and then suon the entire
2artial Fraternity to get rid of that evil doer ,huai
Tianfan*+ angong -ing shouted. )Fine* Child proises
father to avenge for you*+ And he turned around with
his swords pointing at Iiao 2engyuan! shouting.
)Despica#le dog! surrender your life*+ .hen Iiao
2engyuan saw the terri#le look on =angong -ing/s face!
his e"pressions changed and he took a few steps
#ackward. .ith an evil laugh! he threw the second 4ade
#angle in his hands to the ground5 The instant the 4ade
#angle dropped! fro the outside! the shadow of a an
dashed past like lightning and caught the #angle and at
the sae tie another hand of the stranger pressed
onto his waist and Iiao 2engyuan collapsed onto the
ground*
=angong -ing was totally startled and delightfully as he
sprang forwards.
.hen he &nally caught the look on the stranger face! he
was shocked and grasped.
)(s you*+ The stranger was indeed the #ald old an!
who shook the entire 2artial
Fraternity in the past and was called the <The Divine
,hadow! ,hadowless Bron;e
Fist and (ron 6and/ one of the <Three ,wash#ucklers/
that was so faous for his swiftness skills and accupoint
attacks! Lu %i"ian*
Lu %i"ian said apologetically to =angong -ing. )%our silly
uncle has coe late! nephew you have #een through a
fright*+ =angong -ing was grieving now as he lowered
his head with tears on his cheeks. )2y Father and
2other! ( a afraid5+ Lu %i"ian shook his hand and
said. )=ephew! you do not need to panic.
Leave this to e5+ And another &gure sprang towards
the.
=angong -ing saw the newcoer was an old an that
was wearing the ro#e of a physician.
Lu %i"ian turned to his old an and asked. )6ave you
settle everyone1+ FGM 80eferring to the en that Iiao
2engyuan had #rought with hi9 The old an 4ust
nodded his head #ut said nothing*
Lu %i"ian turned to =angong -ing and said. )=ephew!
coe and #ow to this faous <Life ,tealing -hysicianU!
Cui 2inggui! 6ero Cui*+ =angong -ing had long heard of
the arvelous physician skills of this Life
,tealing -hysician Cui 2inggui. 6e was delighted and
iediately #owed ost respectfully and said. )Hunior
=angong -ing pays y respect to Old ,enior*+ Cui
2inggui waved his hand at hi to indicate that it was
enough #ut still he did not say anything.
As =angong -ing knew that norally reclusive people
like hi was like that! therefore he did not ind at all.
6e asked Lu %i"ian. )6ow did Dncle coe at such a
coincidental tiing #ut5+ u %i"ian said! )This is a long
story. .ait until w e have seen to your rents then we
talk.+ And he picked Iiao 2engyuan up as he walked
into the
At this oent of tie! =angong Changshu was left
with only a #reath of
vital energy. 3arlier! he had #een e"cited to otivate
=angong -ing not to let the =angong Aristocracy Faily
down! now he was dying.
hen =angong -ing saw it! he was startled and turne d
pale! his tears once
hen Lu %i"ian put down Iiao 2engyuan and said sole
nly to Cui inggui. )Brother Cui! it depends on you now
to de onstrate your aa;ing skill*+ irst! Cui 2inggui
e"ained =angong Changshu pulses and coldly said.
othing to worry a#out*+ And he reached into his h andy
#ag! took out a #lack
ch to =angong Changshu and
rali;ed! then ( will treat the corner and closed his eyes
to
=angong -ing was half #elieving if it was really so
iracle #ut he was too e#arrass to open his outh to
ask. Therefore he looked at Lu %i"ian to ask5 Lu %i"ian
interrupted hi and said in a low voice. )=ephew you
can rest assured. .hen ( have received news fro your
past honored guest .an Da that your parents have
#een hared! your silly uncle spent a great deal of
eCort to invite 6ero Cui here to aid you. (f it weren/t for
those henchen outside! we would have already
reached uch earlier5+ 6e suddenly stopped and
asked. )Didn/t you
n the Central -lains now1+
=angong -ing sighed and e"plained what happened to
hi for the past one year.
.hen Lu %i"ian had heard it! he nodded his head and
sighed. )( didn/t FRT e"pect that so any things would
happen in one year. After your parents have recovered!
let us discuss of a way to5+ But #efore he could &nish!
#oth =angong Changshu and his lady were oaning
together and had regained conscious.
angong -ing was delighted and went forward shoutin g.
)Father*
2other*5+
.hen =angong Changshu opened his eyes and saw Lu
%i"ian! he gripped angong -ing and siled to Lu %i"ian.
)Brother* (t has #een hard on you*+ Lu %i"ian laughed.
)(t is not y credit*+ And he pointed to Cui 2inggui and
said. )(t all thanks to Brother Cui that Big Brother and
Third ,ister can avert this disaster*+ =angong Changshu
iediately placed #oth his hands together to #ow
respectfully to Cui 2inggui. )2y Lady and ( have no
worthy deeds to involve 6ero Cui to assist us5+
Cui 2inggui rose up and waved his hand to say. )=ow is
not the tie to thank e yet. ( a still not done yet. Let
e treat your in4uries &rst then you will help your lady.+
=angong Changshu thanks hi any ties while Cui
2inggui took out a white gourd and took out a white pill
and crashed it to powder on his hands. Then he #egan
to ru# =angong Changshu on his <diaphrag/ and
<heart/ accupoint point. Then he concentrated and used
the ,alaander Fire to dissolve all the powder into
=angong Changshu #ody. After a while! =angong
Changshu #erthed out a outhful of air and he was
covered with war sweating.
Cui 2inggui then taught =angong Changshu how to
cultivate his #reathing and then poured another pill on
his hand to teach hi how to treat his lady.
=angong Changshu once again thanks Cui 2inggui ost
profusely.
.ithout any e"pressions! Cui 2inggui once again
retreated to the corner and
closed his eyes to re4uvenate his ind and spirit.
Lu %i"ian once again greeted =angong Changshu and
2istress =angong.
6e hatefully said. )( didn/t e"pect that ,huai Tianfan
would #e so alicious. .e need to think of a idea to
deal with hi so as not to disappoint hi for his
treatent of us*+ angong Changshu sighed. )Actually
after sending -i nger oC! ( have
already lost y past heroics. Therefore together with
third sister! we decide to live a Euiet and solitaire here
forever. But now it looked like it is ipossi#le for us
anyore and ( guess we ay #e forced to coe out of
retireent*+
6e turned towards Lu %i"ian and asked. ),ince Brother!
you have 4ust coe fro the -ugilist real! do you
know the oveents of that ,huai Tianfan1+ Lu %i"ian
sighed. )( only know that he is only good at using drugs
and underhand ethods. 6e even controlled the ,even
Orthodo" ,ects now and FRQ intending to host a grand
gathering to appoint a Alliance Leader of the 2artial
Fraternity. As for when and where he is going to host it! (
do not know. Does Big
Brother have any idea too1+
=angong Changshu shook his head and looked at the
Iiao 2engyuan! laughed. )This an clais to #e the
right hand an of that ,huai Tianfan. .hy don/t we
start fro hi*+ Lu %i"ian laughed as well. ).hat Big
Brother has said is also y intention too.+ 6e
iediately cleared Iiao 2engyuan/s channels and
laughed. )(f you want to live or die! it all depends what
you are going to say.+ Iiao 2engyuan pushed hiself
up with his hands. 6e secretly lifted and circulated his
vital energies throughout his #ody #ut suddenly! he
#ecae like cotton and collapsed onto the ground. 6e
#egan angry and an"ious at the sae tie #ecause he
knew that he ight not escape or pull any ruses. But
his face aintained a sile and slowly asked. ),o what
if ( want to die1 ,o what if ( want to live1+ Lu %i"ian
laughed. )6ow you want to die! we put that aside &rst.
(f you want to live! you ust e"change soe words as
precondition.+ Iiao 2engyuan coldly laughed. )(f you
want soe words fro e! &rst you have to surrender
to 2ister ,huai.+ Lu %i"ian coldly said! )Then you don/t
intend to live anyore #ut choosing to die ay not #e
coforta#le either*+ Iiao 2engyuan siled. ),ince (
have fallen into your hands! how will ( dare to have any
wistful thinking to live*+ Lu %i"ian laughed awhile and
said. )?ery good! then ( will have to invite you to have a
taste of y <Chaining of the 6undred -ulses of the
Accupoint/*+ ,uddenly Iiao 2enyuan e"pressions
underwent a treendous change for he had long heard
of this terri#le <Chaining of the 6undred -ulses of the
Accupoint/ accupoint skill. Hust when he was a#out to
say soething! Lu %i"ian had already hit hi on several
parts of his #ody5 2istress =angong #atted Lu %i"ian
with an eye and said! ),econd Brother! have you
forgotten a#out the vow you have ade last tie*1+ Lu
%i"ian e"pressions were 4olted and he said. )Although
this an isn/t the ost terri#le of all the despica#le
en #ut other than this! ( have no other ethods.
6ow can Third ,ister use the vow of yesteryear to fault
e1+
2istress =angong <6/ awhile and then waved
=angong -ing to coe to her. )-inger! let 2other look at
you. Don/t take a look at the an on the $oor.+ .hile
she was talking to =angong -ing! a terri#le cry that
could chilled everyone could #e heard oaning fro
Iiao 2engyuan as he tre#led over all.
3very inch of his uscles and $esh were tre#ling non7
stop and #lack #lood FRS #egan to #leed fro his seven
senses on his face. Finally! his eyes that were &lled with
rage and hatred were now slowly #ecoing pitiful.
Lu %i"ian laughed proudly as he kicked hi with #oth
his legs like a addening wind on Iiao 2engyuan/s
seventy7two #ig and sall accupoint points.
Finally he lifted hi up and said. )There is not uch
tie left. =ow if you can reply e with 4ust a word!
where does ,huai Tianfan intending to host that Grand
2artial Fraternity Gathering1+
Iiao 2engyuan coughed out the trapped air in his lungs
as he grasped.
)Ahi4iao5+ But when he had said Ahi4iao! he gave a
terrifying screa as #lood poured forth fro his outh
and his #ody #ecae rigid*
Lu %i"ian e"tended his hands to check Iiao 2engyuan
for signs of
hod is really vicious*+
o it seeed that ,huai Tianfan had used hypnosis t o
induce death to all
angong Changshu said. )(f he is not vicious! how w ill he
have the a#ition to try to doinate the 2artial
Fraternity1 =ow that our leads are #roken! what other
ideas do you have! #rother1+ Lu %i"ian sighed and did
not know what to suggest.
angong -ing was 4olted and he grasped. )Are they t
hinking of hosting the Grand 2artial Fraternity
Gathering at 2entor 2aster/s Ahi4iao 2anor1+
Lu %i"ian e"claied. )That/s right* That/s right*
Although the (ortal
Divine Dragon had died #ut Ahi4iao 2anor have the
authority and prestige to #e the place for hi to #e an
Alliance Leader of the 2artial Fraternity*+ angong -ing
was worried for his fellow prot@g@s so he said! )There is
no tie to waste! shall we set oC now1+ But Lu %i"ian
looked at =angong Changshu with a tinge in his eyes
and then said to =angong -ing. )(f =ephew you want to
go! you can go &rst. But your silly uncle! your father and
your other have soething arvelous to settle &rst
therefore we cannot follow you.+ =angong -ing was
startled and started to protest #ut =angong Changshu
laughed. )-inger! listen to your uncle and go now.+ Lu
%i"ian took out a sall #ag and handed it over to
=angong -ing. )(nside this #ag is the uniEue divine pills
that 6ero Cui has ade to neutrali;e the drugs used #y
,huai Tianfan. .hen you go ahead and see all those
people that are aWicted #y his senseless drugs! you can
sei;e the opportunity to use the vital heat to dissolve
the pill to the inside of those aCected and then the
poison will #e neutrali;ed.+ =angong -ing was
e"treely delighted and carefully kept the #ag. And
after soe reluctant! he #ade farewell to his parents
and sprang hastily in the direction FR> of Ahi4iao 2anor.
The renowned Ahi4iao 2anor that was known
throughout the -ugilistic
Fraternity was as tranEuil as still water. Three coNns
were arranged in the great hall! they #elonged to the
(ortal Divine Dragon! 0ed Flag 3scort Agency ,ia
Ahongtian and the Lord of the Divine Creator Teple
=angong %ongle.
,itting in a circle #esides the coNn were (ron 6ero Long
Fei! Gu %ihong
and ,hi Chen.
0ight now! these three disciples of the (ortal Divine
Dragon were now very solen and looking at one
another in silence5 Finally Long Fei sighed deeply and
said. ).hat should we do now1+
Gu %ihong and ,hi Chen glanced at one another and
they asked one another with their eyes. ).hat should
we do now1+ There was a sense of hopelessness in their
faces.
Long Fei looked up and sighed again.
<-ong/* ,hi Chen suddenly slaed on the ta#le and #it
his teeth. )=o atter! we will &ght courageous and
#ravery to the very ends and not let Ahi4iao 2anor
perish without a single sound fro the 2artial
Fraternity*+
Gu %ihong said Euietly. )Third prot@g@ #rother you are
indeed heroic and easure to the standard of the
Ahi4iao 2anor. But with the three of us! ( afraid we can/t
even hope to reach the level of courageous and #ravery
to perish with the eneies*+ ,hi Chen sighed and
lowered his head. )(f we don/t &ght! what can we do
then* Dnless5unless5+ 6is voice #ecae softer and
softer until he could no longer #e heard.
Long Fei sighed. )(f only &fth prot@g@ #rother is here5+
At the sae tie fro outside! a clear and loud voice
could #e heard. )Big
Brother! Third Brother! Fourth ,ister! ( a #ack*+ And a
&gure sprang into the great hall*
3veryone was startled and 4uped out of their seats in
4oy and delight! shouted together. )Fifth Brother* %ou
are #ack*+ %es! indeed he was =angong -ing. But when
he saw the three coNns! his e"pressions changed and
he looked at Long Fei.
Long Fei hurriedly said. )This is the coNns of 2entor
2aster! Dncle ,ia and your uncle! sent #ack #y Three
Brother.+ Only then did =angong -ing rela"ed and he
paid the a respect. 6e said. )( have heard that ,huai
Tianfan is planning to act against Ahi4iao 2anor!
therefore ( traveled throughout the night to reach here. (
wonder did Big Brother receive any FRB news of it1+
Long Fei solenly replied. )6ow could ( not know*+
=angong -ing suddenly spotted a #lack invitation card
on the long ta#le and he iediately opened it to read.
Then he said angrily. )That lowly rat is really so arrogant
and intending to #ully our Ahi4iao 2anor*+ 6e paused
awhile to ask.
).hat does Big Brother intending to do now1+ Long Fei
shook his head and said. ).e are hoping that you #e
#ack so we can discuss of a thorough plan.+ angong
-ing said! )According to y analysis! if we &ght
headlong with ,huai Tianfan! we are de&nitely not his
atch. But the reason why ,huai Tianfan can e"pand
his in$uence so rapidly is #ecause he is aking use of
drugs to control so any people. (f we can save those
people that are drugged #y hi! we can reveal his
a#itions and create a situation that is unfavora#le to
hi. And then it will not #e too diNcult to defeat hi*+
Long Fei said in delight. )Therefore you do have soe
degree of con&dence1+ angong -ing replied. )Till now!
this is the only p lan that ( have. .e still have to adapt
to changes. ( only hope that we will get the chance to
eet the Leaders of the ,even 2a4or Orthodo" ,ects so
that we can e"plain to the. Big
Brother! what a#out the rest of the prot@g@s of Ahi4iao
2a4or1 Are they all ready1+
Long Fei said. )(t is all arranged according to Big Brother
setup and they are all in their positions and forations
now.+ ,uddenly usic could #e heard in the distant5
angong -ing coldly hued. )That despica#le an in
deed coes in style and grandeur. Let us not #other
with that &rst and order our prot@g@s to open the gate
to let the in &rst.
Therefore the gate was opened and they saw thirty to
forty en in yellow ro#es! as well as any lads with
usical instruents. At the #ack were tens of en in
#lack.
=angong -ing had recogni;ed half of the. They were
0en Fengping! 0en
Juangfeng! :in Luanyu! Tang 6uan! Gu 6ong! Ahuo
Bufan and -eng Lie.
.hat had startled =angong -ing was that aong these
people were also soe of the people that were closest
to hi. 6e saw %e 2anEing! Di %ang! %i Luo and Guo
%u"ia as well. They had all lost their senses due to the
drugs adinistrated #y ,huai Tianfan and were now
anipulated #y hi*
Long Fei coldly said! ).elcoe*+
,huai Tianfan was a iddle age an with #right eyes.
6e ade his way to
Long Fei and said to hi. )( have heard that the spiritual
ta#let of 6ero Long is here. Let e pay y respect to
hi and then we will discuss soe serious atters! FRF
what do you think1+ 3veryone was surprised to see that
the a#itious ,huai Tianfan would #e so young and had
the lofty a#itions to take over the -ugilistic Fraternity.
Long Fei solenly said! )2entor 2aster and you do not
know one another! we dare not accept your respect for
hi*+ ,huai Tianfan solenly said! )The (ortal
Divine Dragon is so faous in the -ugilistic 2artial
Fraternity! who will not know hi or respect hi1+ Then
he looked at the two lads that were accopanying hi
and said sternly. )6urry and
herefore the two lads took soe ritual candles! it es
and fruits and walked
ong Fei was #ursting with anger #ut =angong -ing s aid
in a low voice to
rous a #it or else others will
herefore ,huai Tianfan walked into the great hall and
#owed his respect
had to #ow #ack to hi
uddenly ,huai Tianfan waved his hand and si"teen en
carried a grand
sit without even asking for
rission. And he #egan to sit on his agni&cent chair
looking proudly. (t
hi4iao 2anor.
e"t 0en Fengping said in a clear voice. )(nvite th e
honorary guests of the ,even 2a4or Orthodo" ,ects to
coe forward and have a seat*+
An old onk! four priests! two elderly en #egan to
seat theselves. angong -ing and the rest of his
prot@g@s did not k now if they were the -rotege Leaders
of the ,even 2a4or Orthodo" ,ects. But their eyes were
sharp! their footing steady and they had an air of
haughtiness! it was o#vious that they were iportant
&gures in the ,even 2a4or Orthodo" ,ects.
Therefore they thought aong theselves. )This is not
going to #e easy to handle*+ angong -ing was even
ore an"ious and he thought. ).hy did Father and the
rest not coe yet! did soething happen to the1 5+
,huai Tianfan interrupted his thoughts and said. )The
(ortal Divine
Dragon is already dead and fro now on! Ahi4iao 2anor
will lose its prestige in the 2artial Fraternity. .hat does
everyone think1V The seven people fro the ,even
2a4or Orthodo" ,ects #egan to nod and e"claied.
)(ndeed* (ndeed*+ ,huai Tianfan laughed very cockily
and then asked. ),o what does Ahi4iao
Clan have to say1+ FRG Long Fei was shouting! )3ven if
our Ahi4iao 2anor is to disappeared forever! you! ,huai
Tianfan is not going to doinate the 2artial Fraternity*+
And he turned to look at the people fro the ,even
2a4or Orthodo" Clans and thundered. )6ave you all
forgotten a#out the righteousness of the 2artial
Fraternity1*+
The old onk replied! )%ou are too serious over a light
atter. Ahi4iao
2anor has long doinated the 2artial Fraternity and it
is tie for an a#le person to ascend. Dnder the orders
of our Clan Leaders! we are here to doinate ,huai
Tianfan as the Alliance Leader of the 2artial Fraternity. (
hope that you will pause to consider the #igger picture
and wake up fro your confusion*+
6is words angered Long Fei so uch that he
iediately shouted aloud.
)Bullshit* Does the ,even 2a4or Orthodo" ,ects still
have the face to show up in the 2artial Fraternity
again*+ 6e paused for awhile and thundered. )-rot@g@s
of Ahi4iao! hurry and show up to kill these despica#le
en*+
,uddenly fro all sides! there were hundreds of #right
lights.
,huai Tianfan laughed coldly and said. )Do you think (
did not anticipated that that there will #e an a#ush1 (f
( waved y hand! all your hundreds of followers will
iediately #ecoe a wandering ghost*+ ,uddenly
there were laughter coing fro the hundreds of light.
,oeone laughed coldly. )2arvelous* 2arvelous* .e
have tens of wandering ghosts here at the oent
here. ( wonder if you a#le to change us again*+
=angong -ing recogni;ed the voice to #e that of 6ungry
Ghost %i Feng! therefore he was delighted*
,huai Tianfan laughed coldly. )2arvelous* 2arvelous* (
have already anticipated that you will also coe*+ And
he signaled to the old onk who appeared to #e the
leader of the group.
The old onk held his hands together to say. )The
prot@g@s of the ,even
2a4or Orthodo" ,ect have already surrounded this
2anor and awaits 2ister to give orders*+ angong -ing
was startled and thought. )The prot@g@ s of the ,even
2a4or Orthodo" ,ect! each clan have at least a few
hundreds followers. (f they are really together! then
even with the help of the Ghastly Beggars! it is ost
diNcult to turn the situation around5+ ,o it seeed
that nothing could prevent this #loodshed now.
=angong -ing looked at Long Fei! ,hi Chen! Gu %ihong
and knew that they had no choice #ut to &ght now.
,huai Tianfan shouted. )Jill the all*+
And the people fro the ,even 2a4or Orthodo" ,ects
started to take out a
&re $are and released it into the air5 FRR There were a
several thunderous sounds and the night sky was &lled
with ulti layers of colors*
And then =angong -ing and the rest #egan to drawn
their weapons5
At the sae tie! 0en Fengping was ashen as he
suddenly sprang towards
,huai Tianfan and said in a low voice. )There are Ahuge
2ultiple Cross#ows in this place*+ ,huai Tianfan shook
his head and 4ust laughed.
The old onk said. )0est assured that these puny
Ahuge 2ultiple
Cross#ows ean nothing to us. (n a short while tie!
this entire 2anor will #e a
Ghost 2anor*+
But #efore he could &nish! seven golden lights $ew in
front of the leaders of the ,even 2a4or Orthodo" ,ects*
0en Fengping took a closer look saw that it was a
golden dagger with heraldry of a devil head craved on
its hilt* And he grasped. )Decree of the Devil*+ All the
leaders of the ,even 2a4or Orthodo" Clans pulled the
dagger out with solen e"pressions and then they
#owed respectfully at ,huai Tianfan and said.
),oething have happened to our clans! please forgive
us for not attending this eeting! good #ye*+ And
#efore ,huai Tianfan could open his outh! every one
of the had leapt away into the darkness* And their
voices could #e heard echoing. )Farewell to the Ahi4iao
Clan! till we eet again*+ They were really top e"pert
e"ponents*
For they had vanished in 4ust an instant of tie*
3verything happened so fast that ,huai Tianfan did not
even have the tie to react* ,o he was e"treely
startled. Only when the leaders of the ,even 2a4or
Orthodo" ,ect had gone for awhile! only then did he
react angrily #y huing coldly a few ties. And a
alevolent air surfaced on his face5 =angong -ing and
the rest of the people did not for what reasons did the
,even 2a4or Orthodo" leaders suddenly retreated #ut
how could they waste such an opportunity1 Therefore
they shouted. )-rot@g@s and Friends! attack*+ ,uddenly
there was a loud announceent fro the outside. )The
Three
,wash#ucklers/ have arrived*+
.hen =angong -ing had heard it! he was e"treely
delighted #ut a thought struck hi. ),ince Father and
the rest have arrived! why is it announced #y ,huai
Tianfan/s an1 5+
,huai Tianfan/s alevolent aura had changed to that of
a spring #ree;e and he looked at 0en Fengping to say.
)6urry and welcoe the! ( a waiting for the for a
long tie*+ FRL 0en Fengping sprang away and
returned with =angong Changshu! 2istress
=angong and Lu %i"ian.
,huai Tianfan held his hands together to pay a respect.
).hat takes the three heroics so long to coe here.
.here is Iiao 2engyuan1+ angong Changshu #owed
with his hands and laughed. )Because y lady and (
wish to wait for y third #rother therefore we are late.
As for that 6ero Iiao! he says he has to wait for 2ister
in another location therefore he cannot coe.+ ,huai
Tianfan then invited =angong Changshu! 2istress
=angong and Lu
%i"ian to take a seat.
After =angong Changshu had seated hiself! he asked.
)6ow did the gathering today have developed to such a
sorry state1 ( wonder if there is anything that we can
help you in1+ huai Tianfan said solenly. )Actually there
are no need to #other you #ut cause the people of the
,even 2a4or Orthodo" ,ect s have suddenly retreated
e"treely rude. But #ecause for the sake of the three of
you! ( did not ake things too diNcult for hi #ut (
angong Changshu laughed. )This is only a sall at
ter! y lady and ( will glad to help to repay you
kindness.+ ,huai Tianfan replied delightfully. )%ou are
too odest* (t is 4ust a isunderstanding in the past.
Let e apology to you &rst.+ And he #owed with his
hands.
=angong Changshu returned a #ow with his hands and
then turned to the angong -ing that was looking
shocked! shouted. )-i nger! coe over here*+ Although
=angong -ing was a illion ties unwilling to copel
#ut he knew that his father ight have soe other
intentions. After whispering to Long Fei to #e on guard!
he walked over to his parents and kneels down. )-inger
pays y respect to y parents*+ angong Changshu
asked hi solenly. )2ister ,huai is going to doinate
the 2artial Fraternity soon! why then are you so
stu##orn1+ angong -ing lowered his head to say in a
low voice . )Child5+ angong Changshu shouted. )Don/t
say too uch and h urry up. Go and pay 2ister ,huai a
respect. And then talk it over with your friends. ( still
have soething to say to your ,enior -rot@g@ Long Fei.+
=angong -ing had planned to protest #ut after awhile'
he #egan to have a inking of his father/s plans.
=angong -ing was an intelligence person therefore he
#egan to act accordingly and #owed with his hands at
,huai Tianfan. )2ister ,huai*+
,huai Tianfan did not e"pect things would #e settled so
soothly that he FRM nodded any ties. )(t good that
you are so understanding! ( will de&nitely treat you with
uch honor and respect.+ =angong -ing gave a thanks
to ,huai Tianfan and #egan to walk into the crowd!
towards %e 2anEing! Di %ang! %i Luo and any others to
shake their hands and to greet the5 Only then did
=angong Changshu turned his head towards Long Fei to
say to hi. )=ephew! do you know that right now
Ahi4iao 2anor is hanging along the line. Hust the few of
you! do you think you can do anything1 .hy don/t you
listen to 2ister ,huai1+ Long Fei raised his voice in a
high pitch and said! )Dncle you are a hero #ut why did
you have to say such words. %our nephew has already
ade up y ind to defend till the very last. Dncle you
do not need to say anyore*+ angong Changshu
solenly said. )=ephew you have in sisted on doing it
your way #ut have you ever thought of the future of
Ahi4iao 2anor1+ Long Fei thundered. ),huai Tianfan is
like a ravenous wolf. 3ven if nephew decides to su#it
#ut it doesn/t ean that in future he will not destroy
Ahi4iao 2anor. Dncle! can you #e so sure that in future
he will not har you as well*+
,huai Tianfan e"pressions changed when he heard that.
angong Changshu slowly turned his head to look at
,huai Tianfan. )(f he
did not ention it! ( alost forget a#out it. Can ( ask
2ister! what is the position of y lady! third #rother and
( after you have doinated the 2artial Fraternity1+
,huai Tianfan was solen for awhile #efore he laughed.
).hen that tie coes! ( will treat you as honorary
guests and help you to re7esta#lish your forer glory.+
angong Changshu laughed. )But y faily used to ha
ve e"ceeding wealth! how could 2ister have this power
to help e1+ ,huai Tianfan said! )After ( have doinate
the 2artial Fraternity! ( will ne"t doinate the 3ntire
Fraternity. At that tie! everything will #e ine to have
and give. 0estoring your forer prestige then will #e as
easy as lifting y hand.+ angong Changshu sighed and
said! ),o ( see #ut 4us t now when ( saw the
a hastily retreat! don/t you
think that it is a #low to 2ister ,huai plans to doinate
the 2artial Fraternity1
.hat are your contingency plans now1+
,huai Tianfan laughed. )Their lives have long #een in
y hands. This atter is #ut a cereony and ( can
control the anytie.+ angong Changshu said. ),o
their lives are all in y our hands #ecause they are
poisoned #y 2ister ,huai1+ ,huai Tianfan said!
)(ndeed.+ angong Changshu #ecae serious and said!
)( do not agree with your FLT ethods in this.+ ,huai
Tianfan coldly said! ).hy1+ angong Changshu said! )Do
2ister know that if one is to doinate the 2artial
Fraternity or the 3ntire Fraternity! what preconditions do
you need1+
,huai Tianfan slowly asked. )( hope that you will
enlightenent e*+ angong Changshu gravely said! )(f
one is to doina te the 3ntire Fraternity or the 2artial
Fraternity! &rst he has to #e a #enevolent person! only
then can he wins over the hearts of everyone and then
he can accoplishes #ig things according to the wishes
of the asses*+ ,huai Tianfan e"pressions changed and
he looked intently at =angong
Changshu and shouted. ).hat do you ean #y all
these1+ angong Changshu laughed aloud and then
shouted #ac k. )( have thought that 2ister is a
e"ceptional an when you &rst cae to the Central
-lains #ut how did ( know that you are actually a person
that adinistrate drugs to control others.
weakness of others to further e pitied*+
huai Tianfan had now turned #ron;e green and stare d
at =angong hangshu. )Are you suggesting that ( have to
use dr ugs or else ( will not
angong Changshu laughed. )(ndeed that is the case* +
,huai Tianfan was heard <hehe/ for a few ties and then
called aloud. )%e
2anEing! Di %ang! %i Luo coe over here to await your
orders*+
Therefore %e 2anEing! Di %ang and %i Luo walked over
and #owed over with their #odies and asked. ).hat
orders do you have 2ister1+ ,huai Tianfan looked at
the peacefully and said! )Take down the head of this
=angong Changshu without any hesitation*+ %e
2anEing! Di %ang and %i Luo #owed again with their
idiocy e"pressions and then drawn their swords and
shouted together. )Despica#le dog! surrender your life*+
Their swords were as swift as lightning and attacked on
all sides* But
=angong Changshu was still looking serenely and
laughing.
As for ,huai Tianfan! he was grasping with his hands on
his chest in shock and pain. And he opened his outh
with his tongue sticking out as though he wanted to say
soething #ut no words $owed e"cept for his #lood5
Then with a <-ong/ sound! he had collapsed on the
ground! unoving*
This sudden change of event totally stunned ,huai
Tianfan that he had collapsed onto the $oor like a stupid
wooden duck not knowing what to do*
FLQ angong -ing waved his hands and shouted.
)3veryone attack*+ And rows of arrows #egan to $y and
in an instant over twenty to thirty of
,huai Tianfan/s en had perished.
0en Fengping tried to $ee to the great hall #ut Long Fei!
Gu %ihong and ,hi
Chen tried to #lock hi with their long swords! followed
#y =angong -ing! Di
%ang! %e 2anEing and %i Luo.
And then %i Feng appeared with his group of Ghastly
Beggars and this ost renowned Ahi4iao 2anor of the
3ntire Fraternity had #ecoe a #attleground for a
terri#le #loodshed*
=angong -ing solo the Four ,words of the Life ,tealing
2ystery .ind!
Tang 6uan and he displayed several of his earth
shattering epitoe sword techniEues. .ith a great
shout! he cut oC the head of Tang 6uan with the Fallen
Autun Leaf even as he gave a terrifying screa*
Di %ang and %i Luo were now &ghting 0en Fengping!
their swordplay were like slippery dragons that could
attack fro head to tail. (n an instant! 0en Fengping had
#een hacked three ties*
The .ind 0ain Dou#le .hips! Gu 6ong! <Cloud Breaker
6and/ Ahuo
Bufan! -eng Lei and as well as the others thought that it
was not worth to sacri&ce their lives and in unison! they
e"hi#ited their ost powerful life saving techniEues to
#reak out of the ountains of #lades*
=angong Changshu! 2istress =angong and Lu %i"ian
had saw the trying to $ee #ut they did not ake
things diNcult for the and allow the to go.
As for the rest of ,huai Tianfan/s followers! Long Fei and
the rest slaughtered the. Finally in a twinkle of an eye!
everything had Euieted down and Ahi4iao 2anor! %e
2anEing and the others were &lled with delight and the
4oyous ood of victory.
Then =angong -ing spotted .an Da and he
iediately hurried to thank hi. )(t all thanks to the
tiely arrival of Big Brother that we have success in our
hands. ( wonder how shall we going to thanks you*+
=angong -ing had saw that
Da had e"tinguished it. #ut ( saw 2ei %in"ue
r to you.+ .hen he had
angong -ing was 4olted and he hurriedly asked. ).h ere
did she go1+ .an Da sighed deeply. )Alas as for she.
,he has now left with the young aster of the Devil
Flock (sland*+ =angong -ing was stunned and his head
#ecae a swirl as he staered.
),he5,he5.hy was the reason1+ .an Da solenly
said. ),he is really an outstanding girl. ,he did not FLS
hesitate to e"change her lifetie of happiness so that
the ,even 2a4or Orthodo"
,ect would retreat* -inger! ( afraid you will never #e
a#le to repay her for this
=angong -ing suddenly reali;ed that those people fro
the ,even 2a4or Orthodo" ,ects ust have retreated
under threat fro the Devil Flock (sland. The only
reason why the young aster of the Devil Flock would
#e willing to do that was #ecause he wanted 2ei %in"ue
as a precondition*
6astily he tore opened the letter 2ei %in"ue had wrote
to hi and with tears $owing down his cheeks as he
read word #y word. )5-lease take good care of ,ister
:ing! and don/t #other to ree#er e! ( a a ill7fated
person! y life is over in this lifetie! ( hope that we
can have another chance in another lifetie5+ angong
-ing uttered. )5Another chance in another lifetie5
another chance in another life5+ ,uddenly he grasped
out and cried. )=ever* =ever* 3ven if ( were to travel to
the ends of the earth in this lifetie! ( ust search for
you5+ ,uddenly a pair of #eautiful white hands gently
held hi on his shoulders and he could hear an alluring
grasping. )-ingge*+ =angong -ing slowly turned his
head around with tears in his eyes. All of a sudden! he
chanced into %e 2anEing/s alluring apricot eyes that
were &lled with love and sypathi;e5 Therefore the
two of the looked into one another/s eyes for an
e"treely long tie in silence5 Till the darkness had
#een lifted and dawn was now rapidly enveloping the
vast earth5
3pilogue
,un Ahongyu sighed as he looked at the fragile 2ei
%in"ue. )( have
ei %in"ue lowered her head and shook her head weak ly.
)( a dying now. don/t wish for hi to #e heart#reak5+
6er #reathing was faint as she forced
hi well if he were to coe to the Devil Flock (sland*+
un Ahongyu sighed. 2ei %in"ue had written a letter to
=angong -ing and
k (sland with hi #ecause she did FL>
d =angong -ing know that
so have deanded the ,even
a4or Orthodo" ,ects to retreat1 That was #ecause h e
had hated 0en Fengping and
f eight of his ,tewards*
un Ahongyu asked. ).ill he really &nd his way to the
Devil Flock (sland1+ ei %in"ue siled faintly as she
thought of =angong -ing fondly. )6e
d she started to walk away
fore turning her face #ack to sile forcefully. )
Farewell5+ un Ahongyu was saddened! he had never
seen or hear d of a woan such as ei %in"ue. ,he did
not want =angong -ing to have a grieving heart
therefore she
uld he coe to the Devil
lock (sland1
uddenly he coughed out #lood and he #egan to lose
unconsciousness* 6is
iediately sprang to their
#ack to the Devil
lock (sland for treatent #ut she knew that her da ys
were nu#ered and that to
nd their young aster would
u ,an sighed deeply and said. )Let us go now*+
ei %in"ue was in a da;e now and she found herself a
cool shade to sit.
hen she slowly slipped into unconsciousness5she co
uld hear =angong -ing
and uttered.
uddenly she felt tears dripping on her face and he r
shoulders were gripped
it is e*+
he slowly opened her weak lids and was 4olted to s ee
=angong -ing
he grasped. )(t is5really you5Iiaoping*+ And her e yes
were watery now. angong -ing said an"iously. )%in"ue!
don/t talk & rst.+ 6e handed a white
p to you now*+ 6ow could he
ru##ed 2ei %in"ue on her diaphrag and heart1
Therefore the task was given to
2aiden %e 2anEing.
%e 2anEing had #roken into siles of delight when she
saw =angong -ing had found 2ei %in"ue* And there was
even tears #eaing in her eyes now5 FLB =angong
-ing was with %e 2anEing when he had a sudden 4olt.
6e hurried asked .an Da where did he last saw 2ei
%in"ue and iediately #owed down in front of Cui
2inggui to ask for the white divine pill to treat internal
in4uries.
(t was not that Cui 2inggui did not want to give his pills
#ut when he saw
%e 2anEing was holding onto =angong -ing earlier! he
was surprised. ,o he asked. )%ou have a wonderful
aiden #esides you now! why did you want to
t this! %e 2anEing too kneel down and pleaded. )( hope
that Old ,enior
s long as =angong -ing was
of the 6eaven! to the Four
orners of the 3arth! to the far reaches of the Oce an!
she would follow =angong ing wherever he goes
forever! till tie itself cea sed.
or the &rst tie! this old an started to sile a nd he
uttered. )Alas 6eavens! what is love that causes
everyone to laent over it5+ Then he patted =angong
-ing on his shoulder and handed over the pill to hi
and said. )6urry and go* Or else it will #e too late* The
ethod5+ =angong -ing thanks hi ost profusely
and sprang oC with %e 2anEing.
One year later! two #eautiful woen that looked like
they were fairies descending on the ortal real were
singing and laughing along Taihu Lake with a handsoe
young an as they ade usic with the golden $ower
guarding #ells.
(ndeed! they were =angong -ing! 2ei %in"ue and %e
2anEing.
%e 2anEing laughed deurely. ).hen ( &rst know that
:ian Chi is actually the uncle of -ingge! ( alost faint
fro shock. To think ( even have to #ow to hi fro
now on*+ 2ei %in"ue laughed errily and asked. )(
wonder where is Di %ang now1+ angong -ing replied!
)Brother Di %ang is deterine d to surpass e in fae.
Or else he felt he was unworthy to #e y #rother. ,o he
set oC in his ulti7colored ship. Alas #ut surely he
should have known that ( do not hanker after fae5+
%e 2anEing interrupted with a sile. )6e says that it is
one thing that he had to surpass you* But ( think he 4ust
wanted to lead a carefree life*+ 2ei %in"ue pondered for
a while #efore she said! ).ith such an eye7catching ship
and a crew that consisted of only woen. (/ afraid
that in no tie at all! he will #e e"treely renown
throughout the 3ntire Fraternity. Last ( heard! people
throughout the Fraternity have already nicked hi the
-urple 2arEuis for he likes to appear in purple. ,o
whenever they chance upon a ship with a ulti7FLF
color sail! everyone would start to e"clai aloud that
the heroic -urple 2arEuis is here*+ 2ei %in"ue had said
that to provoke laughs.
=angong -ing and %e 2anEing laughed together.
2ei %in"ue started to sing anew and %e 2anEing 4oined
in the singing as well.
=angong -ing looked dreaily at their singings in a
#liss state of divinity fore he said. )Ahi4iao 2anor has
regained its pre stige in the 2artial Fraternity and the
,even 2a4or Orthodo" ,ects have even returned the
stolen silver #ack to the =angong Aristocracy Faily.
Big Brother Long Fei and Fourth ,ister %ihong had
anaged to convince Gu 6ong to put down the
vendetta. =ow that every thing had #een settled! (/
thinking of going to the Divine Creator (sland to pay Old
,enior Feng 2antian a visit.+
2ei %in"ue laughed softly. )=o! ( want to tour Hiangnan*+
angong -ing interrupted. )To the Divine Creator (s
land*+ 2ei %in"ue turned her watery eyes to look at %e
2anEing. ),ister :ing! what do you think1+ %e 2anEing
#lushed and she siled coyly. )6ow a#out 6uashan1+
For this was the place where she &rst fell in love with
=angong -ing.
2ei %in"ue laughed when she saw her looks.
)6uashan56uashan5+ 2t.
6uashan was the place she had &rst known =angong
-ing too...
angong -ing sighed. )To the Divine Creator (sland* + 2ei
%in"ue laughed softly and gently said. )Look ,ister :ing!
he has not even arried you for a year and now he is
trying to #ully you5+ angong -ing sighed. )%in"ue5
%in"ue52anEing52anEing 5+
)Iiaoping5Iiaoping5+
)-ingge5-ingge5+ The three golden Flower Guarding
Bells were tangi#le o#4ects to link the together #ut
their love and sacri&ces for one another were intangi#le
and invisi#le.
[ Fin [
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