dmims Chapter 69 All Heroes Arrive, Swords Slay the Villain!
Chapter 69 All Heroes Arrive, Swords Slay the Villain!
This moment.
On both sides of the long street, it seemed that only Li Qiushui's voice remained.
Li Qiushui's eyes seemed to speak volumes.
This reminded Zhong Yuan of the two eyeballs he had dug out of the jade statue in that blessed land of Langhuan.
He composed himself and asked Li Qiushui, "What are you saying, young lady?"
"Why don't I understand?"
Upon hearing this, a hint of amusement flashed in Li Qiushui's eyes.
"It doesn't matter if Brother Fang doesn't admit it."
"As long as you do that for me, both the [Northern Darkness Divine Art] and the [Lingbo Steps] are yours to keep."
Zhong Yuan was startled. He had already realized that Li Qiushui must have seen him use the Lingbo Weibu technique when he made his move.
But why would that old hag Li Qiushui appear at the foot of Mount Jiuhua?
Look at that old hag's flirtatious eyes, could she have taken a fancy to me?
motherfucker.
This old hag loves keeping male concubines.
We can't let her take advantage of us.
"What you say, young lady, is quite strange."
"I have never met you before, young lady. If you are in any trouble..."
"I am also capable of helping in some way."
Chung Yuan's main point is to deny everything.
Li Qiushui wasn't angry when she heard this. Her eyes sparkled, and she simply smiled and said, "Young Master Fang, I'll remember you."
It doesn't matter if you don't admit it now.
"One day, you'll admit it."
"However, I'll punish you then."
"Oh, right."
"You're my junior brother now..."
"Once I meet my senior sister, I'll help you!"
huh~~~
The words fell.
Suddenly, Li Qiushui turned and left, as if she had never been there.
Zhong Yuan breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Li Qiushui's figure disappear.
That old hag, she looks like she's got me cornered.
What does she want to do?
Fortunately, the silk pouch that was brought out from the Langhuan Paradise had already been replaced.
otherwise.
We got caught red-handed.
It's hard not to acknowledge it.
But what did she mean by what she said before she left?
What do you mean he's her junior brother now?
Could it be that... Li Qiushui also knows about the lies he told Sikong Xuan and Zuo Zimu?
if it is like this.
Why doesn't Li Qiushui doubt how she knew about Xiaoyaozi?
Chaos.
This is truly chaotic.
Instead of staying in the Western Xia imperial palace, that old hag Li Qiushui has appeared at the foot of Mount Jiuhua.
It seems that Duan Yu and Zen Master Kurong invited various martial arts sects such as Shaolin and the Beggars' Sect to Lingjiu Temple, and it is very likely that Li Qiushui was also involved.
Fortunately, he is now a completely different person.
Even though they couldn't defeat the old witch Li Qiushui, they weren't without the power to fight back.
Moreover, if that old hag Li Qiushui doesn't have any ill intentions towards him, it's not impossible to make friends with her.
after all.
This old hag is none other than the Empress Dowager of Western Xia.
At worst, I can sacrifice my looks to win over Meng Gu Li Qinglu, which would also be considered a marriage alliance.
Regardless, he had to go and see the Lingjiu Temple assembly tomorrow.
now.
The long street has returned to its usual bustling state.
Zhong Yuan was about to turn around.
Then, Mu Wanqing, who had ridden away on the black rose, returned, pulled on the reins, and leaped down.
It landed straight in front of Zhong Yuan and said to him, "You great villain."
Are you alright?
Seeing this, Zhong Yuan looked at Mu Wanqing with a half-smile and said, "Why are you back again?"
Mu Wanqing had a "keep away" look on her face and said coldly, "I came back to see if those lackeys beat you to death."
Zhong Yuan raised his hand, circled in front of Mu Wanqing, and then said, "Here!"
"As you can see, I am completely unharmed."
"Not a scratch."
That's all.
He then turned back and headed towards the inn.
Seeing this, Mu Wanqing stomped her foot in annoyance and followed after them, leading her horse.
Before entering the inn, Zhong Yuan suddenly stopped, turned around, and said to Mu Wanqing, "Miss Wan'er, why are you following me?"
Mu Wanqing handed the black rose in her hand to the waiter who came to lead the reins.
He said coldly to Zhong Yuan, "Is this road your property?"
"Or do you own this shop?"
"You can walk, but I can't?"
Zhong Yuan sighed softly and said, "I thought you wanted to thank me for saving my life."
"Turns out, I was overthinking it."
Immediately, Zhong Yuan entered the inn and headed straight for the second floor.
Upon seeing this, Mu Wanqing hurriedly called out.
"Hello!"
"I'm hungry, why don't you eat with me?"
Zhong Yuan stopped, turned around, walked up to Mu Wanqing, and stared straight at her.
Mu Wanqing tensed up and said to Zhong Yuan, "What...what are you looking at!"
Zhong Yuan raised his hand and stroked his chin, pretending to be thinking.
"I was just wondering, is Miss Wan'er inviting me to dinner, or does she simply want me to keep her company?"
Upon hearing this, Mu Wanqing left a comment.
"If you won't eat it, I will!"
He immediately bypassed Zhongyuan and went into the shop, finding an empty table in the hall to sit down.
Upon seeing this, Zhong Yuan couldn't help but shake his head and smile. This girl was truly saying one thing and meaning another.
He walked over casually and sat down opposite Mu Wanqing.
The waiter came over, and Mu Wanqing ordered some side dishes and beef, as well as a few steamed buns.
Before long...
Then the food was served.
Zhong Yuan looked at the food but didn't touch it, mainly because he had just eaten not long ago.
Mu Wanqing broke the steamed bun into small pieces, slipped her hand under the black gauze covering the bun, put it in her mouth, and chewed it slowly.
This way of eating made Zhong Yuan laugh.
"Miss Wan'er, with the way you eat, you can only eat steamed buns."
"All these dishes are going to go to waste."
Mu Wanqing glared at Zhong Yuan.
Why aren't you eating?
Zhong Yuan patted his belly.
"I ate about half an hour ago."
Mu Wanqing said angrily, "Why didn't you say so earlier?"
Zhong Yuan said, "You didn't ask me either?"
Mu Wanqing stared at Zhong Yuan, eating the steamed bun in her hand bite by bite.
Feeling a little embarrassed to tease her any further, Zhong Yuan picked up a piece of beef and put it in his mouth, then changed the subject, saying, "Miss Wan'er, did you go to Mantuo Manor to kill someone?"
Mu Wanqing nodded.
Seeing this, Zhong Yuan couldn't help but ask, "Why didn't your master go with you?"
Mu Wanqing said, "This is something I want to do myself."
"That wicked woman surnamed Wang has repeatedly caused trouble for me and my master."
"If she can send men to kill her in the secluded valley, then I can certainly go to Mantuo Manor to kill her!"
"It's just a pity we didn't kill her this time!"
Zhong Yuan raised an eyebrow and said, "If Miss Wan'er were to switch allegiance to my sect, this matter would not be a problem at all."
Upon hearing this, Mu Wanqing glared fiercely at Zhong Yuan.
"You only know how to bully me!"
Zhong Yuan smiled and said, "Think it over carefully."
"My title of 'Deadly Scholar Sword' is not for nothing."
As they spoke, Mu Wanqing finished her steamed bun. She looked at Zhong Yuan and whispered, "You need to be careful."
"Those dog slaves at Mantuo Manor are like dog-skin plasters."
Upon hearing this, Zhong Yuan placed a piece of beef on Mu Wanqing's plate.
"Are you worried about me, young lady?"
Seeing this, Mu Wanqing said irritably, "I just don't want to see you lose your life for no reason."
Zhong Yuan smiled and stood up, saying, "I appreciate your kindness, young lady."
"However, if the people of Mantuo Manor really dare to provoke me, then they're really doomed."
"Right now, this city is a mixed bag, and you are all alone, so it would be best for you to leave as soon as possible."
The words fell.
Zhong Yuan got up and went straight back to his room on the second floor.
Mu Wanqing was left sitting at the table, watching Zhong Yuan walk away gracefully, then looking at the piece of beef in her bowl, picking it up with her chopsticks and slowly putting it into her mouth.
……
The next day.
early morning.
Zhong Yuan got up early, and after having breakfast, he took Zhang Erniu and his daughter, along with the four Huyan brothers, and headed towards Jiuhua Mountain.
Jiuhua Mountain was originally named Dahouling (Big Monkey Ridge) because its main peak resembles a monkey.
During the Xianhe era of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, the eminent monk Huili traveled to this place and named it Lingjiu Mountain because the mountain's shape resembled Lingjiu Mountain in India, and built Lingjiu Temple there.
Zhong Yuan and his group traveled together, heading towards the main peak, Dahouling.
They chatted and laughed all the way, making it quite lively.
As they reached the halfway point up the mountain, a number of martial arts practitioners began to appear.
These martial arts practitioners all seemed to be heading towards the secret martial arts manuals that might exist in Lingjiu Temple.
Not long after.
After navigating several bends, the sound of clashing swords could be heard from the mountain path on the other side.
Zhong Yuan and his group went around and saw someone laughing loudly over there.
"beauty!"
"Just call me 'good brother,' and I'll save you right away."
The loud laughter came from a man who was extremely tall and thin, like a bamboo pole.
The man's face was also quite frightening, looking like a hanged ghost.
But in the distance...
The group from Mantuo Manor are currently surrounding and killing Mu Wanqing.
Zhong Yuan frowned, noticing three figures on the mountain path heading upwards.
One of them was an old man dressed in a green robe, with a long, jet-black beard that reached his chest. He carried two canes and, despite his disability, moved about the mountain path as if it were flat ground.
Looking behind the old man in the green robe, there was a woman wearing a light blue long gown. The woman had several bloodstains on her face, which made her look quite unpleasant.
Then look at the last person. His head was unusually large, with a wide mouth revealing sharp white teeth, and his eyes were round and small, like two beans.
Upon seeing this, Zhong Yuan already knew what was going on; those were the Four Evils!
Such a momentous event has occurred at Jiuhua Mountain in Quzhou; it must have already spread throughout the land.
It's not surprising that the Four Evils would appear here.
huh~~~
At this time.
Then, the tall, thin crane in the clouds took flight, like a wisp of smoke, soaring into the distance.
It darted toward Mu Wanqing, one hand transforming into a claw, as if to carry Mu Wanqing away with the other.
Seeing this, Zhong Yuan spoke to the four Hu Yan brothers beside him and asked them to help take care of Zhang Erniu and his daughter.
Immediately, he unleashed the [Flying Dragon in the Sky] technique, soaring away like a dragon.
Upon seeing this, Hu Yanhu's face showed a hint of admiration, and he said, "Brother Fang, your lightness skill is truly impressive."
Hu Yanbao also said, "This lightness skill is really something else."
Zhong Yuan moved with incredible speed, raising his sword and bringing the tip directly to Yun Zhonghe's left hand.
Yun Zhonghe was initially confident of victory, but then Zhong Yuan, whose origins were unknown, suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
He immediately realized what was happening, stepped back, took out his iron claw and steel staff, and launched a counterattack against Zhong Yuan.
"You little brat, how dare you ruin my good time?"
Yun Zhonghe let out a strange cry.
He wielded a pair of iron claws and a steel staff. When he used them, his long legs would stride far, his steel claws would sweep horizontally, and his figure would resemble a crane.
Zhong Yuan, however, did not give Yun Zhonghe a chance and directly unleashed the [Moon Slaying] sword intent.
In an instant, the sword underwent numerous changes, and sword energy swept out.
Not only did it sweep Yun Zhonghe's pair of steel staffs in half, but it also instantly severed Yun Zhonghe's two arms.
Yun Zhonghe's face immediately turned pale, he let out a wail, lost his balance, and fell backward.
Seeing this, Zhong Yuan didn't give Yun Zhonghe a chance to catch his breath at all!
He flashed forward, unleashing a flying kick, his longsword following closely behind.
It was about to pierce Yun Zhonghe's chest.
At this time.
An invisible aura suddenly broke through the air and struck Zhong Yuan's White Rainbow Sword with a clang.
Then.
Then a figure appeared as swiftly as the wind, wielding two staffs in a dense, impenetrable formation, blocking Zhong Yuan's attack!
Zhong Yuan's sword was struck by that invisible energy and deflected by an inch.
There was a brief delay.
This gave Yun Zhonghe a chance to catch his breath.
Yun Zhonghe let out a mournful cry and retreated.
Duan Yanqing used his staff as a sword and attacked Zhong Yuan!
original.
Duan Yanqing, who was traveling on the mountain path, had been secretly observing his surroundings.
After witnessing Zhong Yuan's actions, he realized that Zhong Yuan was no ordinary person.
However, unexpectedly, in just one exchange, Yun Zhonghe's hands were chopped off.
They didn't even have a chance to fight back.
Duan Yanqing made a sudden and powerful move, displaying composure and self-respect as he swung his staff at Zhong Yuan!
He spoke in ventriloquism, "Who are you, sir?"
"That was far too ruthless!"
A cold glint flashed in Zhong Yuan's eyes.
"This is my own proof!"
"The people I despise most in my life are lecherous thieves!"
"You, Duan Yanqing, are a descendant of the Dali royal family, yet you now call a lecherous thief your brother."
"You dare to make a sound in front of me?"
Zhong Yuan countered Duan Yanqing with Tang poetry swordplay, and the two exchanged dozens of moves in the blink of an eye.
Since achieving mastery of internal energy, this was the first time Zhong Yuan had encountered a martial arts master like Duan Yanqing.
He was eager to test his swordsmanship skills in Snake Valley and see what level he was at.
The two fought faster and faster.
In a short time.
They galloped and ran through the mountains and fields, as swift as rabbits and falcons.
This inevitably attracted the attention of various martial arts practitioners who had come up the mountain, who stopped to watch.
The four Huyan brothers saw that Zhong Yuan's movements were graceful and his swordplay was fierce.
All four were greatly astonished.
"Brother Fang is truly a capable man."
"If our family's Eighteen Whips of Huyan fall into Brother Fang's hands, we won't get the slightest advantage."
there.
On the mountain path, a group of people strolled along, stopped on the rocks, and looked in that direction.
The leader was a young man of about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, dressed in a light yellow robe, with a long sword at his waist. He was handsome and had a carefree and elegant demeanor.
The young man, fanning himself with a folding fan, watched Zhong Yuan and Duan Yanqing, who were locked in a fierce fight, a look of surprise flashing across his face.
"Who is this young man? He can actually fight Duan Yanqing, the leader of the Four Evils, to such an even degree."
"It seems that since we've been out of the world for so long, there have been some more formidable figures in this martial arts world."
A middle-aged man dressed in plain clothes nearby said, "No matter how powerful he is, can he be more powerful than Qiao Feng of the North or Murong Fu of the South?"