Volume 2: Buddha's Hand Saves All Living Things, Subdues Demons and Attains Bodhi Chapter 98: All the heroes appear
The sky gradually brightened and the moon had set.
On the ancient road, Ye Kai and Fu Hongxue finally arrived and rushed back.
"You said that person called himself a member of the 'World Alliance'?"
Ye Kai was carrying someone on his back, and it was Ding Linglin whose whereabouts were unknown.
Ding Linglin nodded, a little puzzled: "That's right... When did such a force emerge in the martial arts world? And it's so mysterious that I, the eldest daughter of the Ding family, have never heard of it."
Ye Kai was also confused. He and Fu Hongxue looked at each other and could see the solemnity in each other's eyes.
Because even they have never heard of it.
The Qinglong Society and the Jinqian Gang have been hiding deep enough, and now this "World Alliance" has suddenly appeared, and we don't know whether they are an enemy or a friend.
Last night, the two of them wanted to go up to the tower, but someone suddenly called out to them secretly, saying that if they wanted to find Ding Linglin, they should follow . The two had no choice but to follow him, but unexpectedly, the man had extremely high martial arts skills and took advantage of the night to lead them in circles. It was not until half an hour ago that the two found Ding Linglin in an exquisite and luxurious carriage.
Surprisingly, Ding Linglin was enjoying the food and drink, with delicious dishes in front of her. She didn't seem to be robbed at all. She ate with her mouth full of grease and was completely immersed in the food.
"When did so many masters appear in the world?"
The more Ye Kai thought about it, the more confused he felt. The more he thought about it, the more surprised he felt. Because the man's skills last night were also very impressive. With his Qinggong, he was unable to catch up in a short time, and the man even exchanged several moves with Fu Hongxue.
Although there are only a few moves, they already have an unparalleled aura of being the best.
The man was using a sword, a gray, nameless ancient sword.
It was late autumn.
The sky was gray, the earth was withered and yellow, and the road was two colors.
Ye Kai stepped on the dead leaves on the ground, carrying Ding Linglin on his back, and said half seriously and half jokingly: "That man used a left-handed sword. Haha, could it be Jing Wuming? Although the man's voice was deliberately hoarse, he should be about the same age as you and me."
Fu Hongxue had no expression on his face , but his voice was much calmer than last night when it came to Ye Kai, and he said very seriously: "It's not a left-handed sword, it's a two-handed sword."
Ye Kai's eyes suddenly widened: "A young master who is good at using two swords?"
However, although they were surprised and suspicious, fortunately, the man did not want to be their enemy, he just wanted to lead them away.
"Could it be that 'Ghost Prince''s' men?" Ye Kai secretly speculated, but he quickly shook his head. Li Muchan's reaction last night seemed to have nothing to do with this matter. "World Alliance?"
The three of them talked as they walked, but when they got back to the inn, their expressions became strange again, and they stood there in a daze, as if they had seen a ghost.
But the whole inn was surprisingly clean and tidy, with the door wide open, tables and chairs neatly arranged inside, bright oil lamps, clean wooden stairs, a refreshing fragrance in the air, and the horses in the stables eating high-quality hay.
Ye Kai and the other two stood at the door in a daze, looking at the new sign above the inn's door.
"Yuelai Inn."
Ding Linglin was a little dumbfounded, looking around, as if to make sure if they had found the wrong place.
It was clear that there had been a brutal fight here last night, but now there was not a trace of it at all. Not to mention corpses, there wasn't even a drop of blood. The place had been cleaned from inside to outside.
Ye Kai took a deep breath and said absentmindedly, "How amazing! I wonder who could have done such a great trick?"
He glanced around the market again, and saw houses of varying heights half-hidden in the morning mist, peaceful and quiet.
Behind the curtains of the teahouse in the distance that were blown by the wind, one could see many people who were staying overnight, lying on the tables and snoring, as if they had no idea what had happened last night.
But this scene makes people feel chilling and frightened.
Ding Linglin rubbed the goose bumps on her arms, her face pale, and whispered: "Ye Kai, let's leave here quickly. I always feel that everything is weird and I feel uncomfortable."
Ye Kai smiled and said, "You are full, but the two of us haven't eaten yet."
He walked into the inn chatting and laughing, and saw a large table in the middle of the hall, on which were placed a lot of fine wine and delicious dishes, some of which were still steaming.
There happened to be three sets of bowls and chopsticks on the table, and a big "Please" word on the side.
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At daybreak, on a large river eighty miles away from Peacock Villa, a medium-sized wooden boat appeared on the water.
Before we reached the shore, a slender figure jumped up from the ferry, stepped on the waves as fast as flying, and walked quickly. Her figure was graceful and agile, like a cloud of hazy purple smoke, flashing through the morning mist and landing on the boat.
"Miss, are you injured?"
Mother Liu hurriedly handed over the medicine.
"It's useless," Shangguan Xiaoxian shook her head and pushed it away, "I was poisoned by the Miaojiang Gu poison, and ordinary detoxification pills are unlikely to be effective. I can only force it out myself."
Her lips were as black as ink, black energy lingered between her brows, and her whole body was slightly disordered, but with such injuries, she was able to survive and even suppress it.
In addition to Shangguan Xiaoxian and Liu Mama, there was also a boatman with a sword on his waist and a young woman with disheveled hair and a dirty face.
The oarsman was naturally Lu Xiaojia, and the beggar woman...
"Don't even think about asking me to call you sister." The woman's features were 80% similar to Shangguan Xiaoxian's, and her tone was distant, cold, and mixed with hatred. "If you want to kill me, just do it. There's no need to beat around the bush."
It turns out that this person is the real Shangguan Xianer.
Shangguan Xiaoxian sat cross-legged with her hands pressed loosely. As she swallowed a breath into her throat and flowed into her dantian, her tendons and meridians began to emit a strange glow . The black energy flowing under her skin seemed to be pushed back to the wound, and finally turned into two strands of black blood under the pressure of internal force, flowing down from her pale wrists.
After doing all this, Shangguan Xiaoxian's forehead was covered with cold sweat.
"If I hadn't mastered the 'Acupuncture Point Moving Technique', I would have been in great danger today."
She sighed softly, her eyes already looking at Shangguan Xian'er, looking at this half- sister .
Since both of them are daughters of Shangguan Jinhong, their experiences since childhood are surprisingly similar. They both pretend to be crazy and stupid. She is cautious and grows secretly in the brothel, while this man is wandering in the market, turning into a dirty and smelly beggar in order to protect himself and hide from others.
They had never met each other for more than 20 years before this, but now they had to meet.
Since Shangguan Xiaoxian wants to dominate the martial arts world and rule the world, he cannot have any flaws.
And Shangguan Xian'er, who is living outside, is the flaw.
Shangguan Xiaoxian was not annoyed by the other party's tone, but just said softly: "Don't worry, at the last moment before my defeat, I will never leave you alone, and I will definitely send you off with my own hands, but before that, you can speak your name openly."
Her voice was soft and a bright smile appeared on her pale face, but after only a few laughs, the black energy that had been suppressed began to rise again.
After taking a few breaths, Shangguan Xiaoxian continued, "Li Muchan has mastered the martial arts in the "Clavicle of the Soul-Swallowing Heavenly Buddha Scroll". Perhaps, he is the biggest variable in this martial arts world. And... the Peacock Feather has indeed been lost. There is no need to worry about it anymore. Let's go back to Luoyang."
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The morning breeze suddenly rose, and a ray of brilliant morning sun shone like a divine sword that cut through the darkness of the night, rising from the end of the sky and earth and falling on a pale face.
A solitary peak stood tall. Li Muchan sat cross-legged on the top of the mountain. He slowly opened his eyes. A gleam of light flashed in his eyes and merged with the morning light in the distant sky.
At the foot of the mountain is a huge villa with towers, courtyards, pavilions and waterside terraces, and many tiny figures as small as ants walking around. This is the Peacock Villa.
After some breathing exercises, he stood up, with his clothes half open. His black robe fluttered in the wind, outlining his tall and lean figure. His expression seemed to have regained its former gentleness, vitality, and good looks.
"It's another day full of hope." Li Muchan said with a smile.
For him, every day now is like a new life.
The goddess of bliss came over and asked: "What should we do next? Should we go to Tang Sect to meet up with the other three elders?"
Besides her, there were Peacock, Du Lei, and Ye'er who had not yet woken up.
Li Muchan smiled and said, "Forget it. Since we know that the 'Peacock Feathers' are all fake, I won't join in the fun. I'll stay here for two days. Now all we have left is for the Demon Cult to move eastward... I have high hopes for you guys, so don't let me down, except for Ye'er."
After he finished speaking, he suddenly realized something and his eyes dropped to the ancient road outside Peacock Villa.
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October 9th, morning.
A galloping horse tramples on the remnants of the ancient road, breaking the wind and frost, and rushes to the other end.
The man on horseback was wearing a dark blue swordsman's suit, a black cloak tied on his back, and a hemp hat with a missing corner. His body was covered in blood, and he had a broken sword on his waist. He was crouching low on the horse's back.
As he passed by, he attracted the attention of many people from the underworld who came to seek refuge.
"This guy looks like the founding disciple of Dali Dian Cang, Brother Guo, the Wind Chaser. Why does he look like this?"
"Quick, catch up and take a look."
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Before the fast horse arrived at the Peacock Villa, the man on the horse had already fallen off, knelt down in front of the gatekeeper, and shouted at the top of his lungs: "Master Qiu, please save my Dian Cang lineage for the sake of our fellow martial artists..."
"Senior Brother Guo, what happened to Dian Cang?" others asked hurriedly.
The man seemed to have not slept all night, his eyes were bloodshot, he looked around at everyone and cried, "My Dian Cang lineage... is gone... The leader of the Demon Cult has arrived in the Central Plains... My Dian Cang sect, from the head to the menial disciples, have all been slaughtered..."
