The light of the sword is like the moon reflecting on Kyushu

Chapter 2005 If you don't step up, and he doesn't step up, then who will?
The hall, which had nearly a hundred people, suddenly fell silent!

All eyes were focused on a tall, imposing man from the Western Regions with blond hair reaching his shoulders, a high nose, deep-set eyes, and a towering physique!
The blond man lifted a Han Chinese man curled up in a ball with just one hand, making him look like a dead dog from a distance. The Western Region man's face was filled with murderous intent, his overwhelming killing aura suffocating!
What's going on? Did they have another argument over a mere disagreement?

Where is that blond man from? He doesn't look Persian or Tibetan. What is he from? How did he end up here?

Various speculations arose in everyone's minds!

The drunkard who had been lifted up like a dog by Bigwolf's tablemates all stood up, glaring angrily and demanding, "What are you doing?"

"Put him down right now!"

"Did you hear that?"

"Ah—" The man, who looked like a dead dog, let out a miserable scream, clearly indicating that the blond man had tightened his grip again!

Bigwolf sneered and raised the man another half a foot!

His companions panicked immediately, shouting, "Put him down!"

Feng Jiuxiao sighed and said to his companions, "I really find it strange. Your friend is now in someone else's hands, his life hanging by a thread. Shouldn't you be nervous? Shouldn't you be afraid for your friend? What if this blond guy gets so scared by your shouting that he loses control and snaps his neck?"

Upon hearing this, the drunkards instantly calmed down!
The boy in white is right!

Third Brother's life is in someone else's hands, what's the point of him yelling and shouting?
Those drunkards may be drunk, but they're not stupid!
The guys immediately changed their tune: "Oh, sorry, we really did drink too much!"

"Yeah, once you've had too much to drink, you just can't keep your mouth shut!"

"Yes, I was a bit careless with my words after drinking too much. Young hero, please ask this brother to release my third brother!"

"Yes, it's all a misunderstanding. Weren't you and Lao San chatting just now? How did it suddenly... how did it suddenly turn into this?"

Feng Jiuxiao laughed, "Yes, yes, it must be a misunderstanding. Otherwise, my friend wouldn't be so angry; he's not the kind of person who stirs up trouble for no reason! Since there's a misunderstanding, let's clear it up. I think you should first ask my blond friend why he grabbed this..."

"Oh, he's my third brother, Iron-backed Tiger, Liu Tiegu."

"Oh? So you five brothers should be nicknamed the Five Tigers?"

"Uh...yes, the Five Tigers of the Liu Family, hehe...these are nicknames given to them by our friends in the martial arts world, who flatter each other."

"Then could you introduce these gentlemen to us?"

"Oh, very well, I am Liu Xiaochen, nicknamed Smiling Tiger, and I am the fifth in my family."

"You always have a smile on your face, so calling you a smiling tiger is quite fitting, haha."

Liu Xiaochen gave an awkward smile.

Chili whispered, "None of those called Smiling Tigers are any good!"

Yuan Zishan immediately stopped her, saying, "Shh! It's not good to talk bad about people to their faces!"

Chili pouted, "Even if I don't say anything, will others stop saying anything?"

Sure enough, they heard someone whispering in the distance, "So they are the Five Tigers of the Liu Family! I heard that the Smiling Tiger still has a hint of a smile when he kills people; he's the most insidious!"

Someone nearby whispered in agreement: "Yeah, this kid has a baby face, two dimples, and a red birthmark between his eyebrows. His pleasing appearance is the most deceptive thing!"

These people seemed to be lowering their voices, as if they didn't want to be heard, but their voices were just the right volume, ensuring that everyone could hear them clearly! Whether they did it on purpose or not, it gave the impression that they did, and the sarcasm was palpable!
Smiling Tiger Liu Xiaochen could only give an awkward smile and pretend not to hear. “This is my eldest brother Liu Tianxiao, nicknamed Xiaotianhu. My second brother Liu Yunzong, nicknamed Chuanyunhu. He… he is my third brother Liu Tiegu, nicknamed Tiebeihu. This is my fourth brother Liu Yetong, nicknamed Youminghu.”

Feng Jiuxiao deliberately lowered his voice and said mysteriously, "My blond friend comes from the far west. He is the son of the Druid King, Prince Wolf."

Liu Xiaochen was taken aback. "Your Highness?"

Feng Jiuxiao said, "Not bad!" Big Wolf's lips twitched slightly, but he forcibly held it in! Chili and the others also forcibly covered their mouths, otherwise they would burst out laughing!

Looking at the towering, god-like Big Wolf, Liu Xiaochen, now sober, immediately said, "I'm sorry, Your Highness Wolf, my apologies. My third brother drank too much and said something he shouldn't have. Please forgive him, I apologize!" He then bowed deeply, his waist bent at a right angle.
Bigwolf said coldly, "He insulted me, why are you apologizing?"

Liu Xiaochen immediately said, "He is my third brother, so it is only right that I apologize on his behalf! To show my sincerity, let my third brother apologize to you now! Third brother, quickly come down and kneel down to apologize to him!"

Everyone looked at each other in shock!

How could Liu Tiegu, the third brother, kneel down when he was being held like a dog?

Unexpectedly, Big Wolf had already let go, and Liu Tiegu landed on both feet, swaying a few times before regaining his balance!
Only then did everyone belatedly realize the cunning of the smiling tiger! If you agree to Liu Tiegu kneeling down and apologizing to you, you must first let go of him and put him down!
It seems this blond man is also someone who cares a lot about saving face, and he's been thoroughly outmaneuvered!
But people were skeptical: could Liu Tiegu really kneel before the blond man in front of so many people? Impossible! Especially since he had already gained his freedom, he would at most bow, say something innocuous, and then get away with it!
Unexpectedly, Liu Tiegu suddenly knelt on the ground and kowtowed three times: "I'm sorry, Your Highness Prince Wolf. I was drunk and acted inappropriately. Please forgive me!" Many people secretly sneered. Is this supposed to be Iron-Backed Tiger? Or is he just a Soft-Legged Cat?
The reason why Liu Tiegu did not hesitate to put aside his pride and kneel down to kowtow was because he had deeply realized how powerful the blond man was!

The opponent had appeared in front of him almost in the blink of an eye, his speed was like that of a ghost, something he had never seen before!
With a single, effortless movement, he grabbed my neck, and I was completely powerless to resist!
Liu Tiegu knew very well that even if he were sober and at his peak in terms of martial arts, he would not be able to withstand even a single move from his opponent!
He had even just seen the eyes of a wolf in the other person's heterochromatic pupils! Ferocious, brutal, bloody, deathly! It sent chills down his spine!

Which is more important, life or dignity? Of course, it's life!

Therefore, Liu Tiegu knelt down without hesitation, in one go!
Seeing the other party's sincerity, Bigwolf didn't want to make things difficult for him any further, so he snorted and said, "Fine, considering how sincere your apology is, I'll let you off this time!" He turned around and sat back down in his seat!
A good show came to an abrupt end, and many people showed expressions of disappointment, saying, "Oh, that was so boring, there was no fight."

"Fuck, is this the end?"

"Yeah, why didn't a fight break out?"

"Hmph! The so-called Five Tigers of the Liu Family? What a load of rubbish! They're nothing but five sick cats!"

At the Mantis Sect table, Silver Mantis whispered, "If those tigers really make a move, that blond Westerner will surely die! He only has brute strength, not a bit of internal energy. What can he use to fight them? You know, those guys are just cowards, they just became stepping stones for them, they just made them famous, and they just made themselves a laughing stock!"

Copper Mantis said, "So what Senior Brother said is right. Some people's reputations are just hype, like the Four Young Masters of the Martial World. Their reputations are overrated, so there's nothing to be afraid of!"

Jade Mantis said with a gloomy face, "Everyone says that Feng Jiuxiao can fight the Demon Lord to a draw, that's pure bullshit! Who believes that? The Demon Lord is already at the Celestial Realm. He can detect anyone who enters his vicinity within a few dozen miles and kill them. He even said that they fought for dozens of rounds in close combat, and some people even said that they fought for hundreds of rounds without a winner. That's pure bragging! When we get to Haixin Mountain, I will kill him in front of all the heroes of the world!"

Golden Mantis said, "Don't rush! Killing them requires brains! I heard that Feng Jiuxiao has the Heaven-Shaking Bow, so we can't give him a chance to shoot! Also, the sword at Pang Shiwu's waist is indeed the Blood Rain Fragrance Sword, so we need to seize it first, otherwise Pang Shiwu will be very difficult to deal with!"

Silver Mantis said, "That's right. As soon as we get close to him, our own power is greatly reduced, while his power increases dramatically. It's the opposite of what we should do. We're at a huge disadvantage!"

Liu Tiegu slowly got up and sat back in his seat, his previous arrogant and domineering attitude gone.

Feng Jiuxiao, who was closest to him, leaned closer and chuckled softly, "Third Master Liu, as the saying goes, 'No fight, no friendship.' Let's just let this matter rest, shall we?!"

Liu Tiegu immediately replied hastily, "Of course, it's in the past, it's in the past."

He had just been publicly humiliated and was ashen-faced, wishing he could disappear into the ground. The white-clad youth approached him and spoke, clearly trying to ease the awkward atmosphere. Since the youth had offered a way out, he had no reason to refuse.

Feng Jiuxiao lowered his voice and smiled, "By the way, what about that... ancient divine beast you mentioned... what's this 'Zheng'? What's it all about?"

"Oh, that? I just heard about it too! I heard that someone recently spotted a 'zheng' (a type of monster) in the Nianboyeze Mountain area of ​​Aba County." "Were there any casualties?"

"I haven't heard them mention that. If there had been any casualties, the news would have spread by now!"

"You're here to catch Zheng, right?"

"Yes!"

"You're a really good person. You actually thought of telling me about such a good thing. That's great, you're so loyal!"

Liu Tiegu chuckled awkwardly.

Feng Jiuxiao continued, "So, are all the people in this house there to catch the ferocious beast?"

"I reckon most of them are! But there are a few, I heard they're going somewhere in Qinghai!"

Why go to Qinghai?

"I don't know. I only heard a little bit about it. Apparently, there's some kind of precious treasure over there, but you might not even find it if you go. It's just a matter of luck."

"Then why did you capture the Zheng?"

"I've heard from others that eating the flesh of this monster can increase one's internal energy by decades!"

To suddenly increase one's skill level overnight, saving decades of arduous training—this is something countless martial arts practitioners dream of. Who wouldn't be tempted?
Erni sighed, "This ferocious beast has not harmed any humans, yet it is hunted down and eaten by them. Sigh, a common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime."

Zeng Yong comforted him, "The reason you feel it's a pity is because the Zheng beast is a rare sight, only appearing once every thousand years. If there were as many Zheng beasts as pigs and cows, you would feel much better. Those cows are actually pitiful too. They plow the fields their whole lives, and when they get old and can't work anymore, they are slaughtered and eaten by their owners."

Erni said sadly, "I suddenly thought of my parents. They were like cattle and horses all their lives! They worked the land for the landlords their whole lives, but in their old age they didn't even have money for medical treatment!"

Zeng Yong said, "Alright, your parents in heaven wouldn't want to see you sad! Cheer up, the happier you are, the more gratified your parents will be!"

Erni thought for a moment, "Yes, you're right." Her eyes were red, but she managed to hold back her tears.

Chili asked Yuan Zishan, "Miss, is this 'zheng' the same as the 'zheng' in 'zhengning' (狰狞, meaning ferocious/狰狞)?"

Yuan Zishan said, "Yes!"

Chili glared and said, "Isn't that monster terrifying-looking? And does it like to eat people?"

Yuan Zishan said, "I really don't know that."

Chili confidently stated, "That must be it. Otherwise, why would we use 'ferocious' to describe people with terrifying appearances?"

Chang Zijin said, “The Classic of Mountains and Seas says that two hundred and eighty li further west is Mount Zhang’e, which has no grass or trees, but is full of jade and jasper. It is very strange. There is a beast there, which looks like a red leopard, with five tails and one horn. Its sound is like striking a stone. Its name is Zheng. This means that Zheng is very beautiful, and its spots are the same as those of a red leopard.”

Zeng Yong said, "With five tails and one horn, a red leopard body, and a voice like thunder, it should be very ferocious, right? How could it possibly be good-looking?"

Chang Zijing laughed and said, "Being fierce and good-looking are not mutually exclusive, are they? Just like him, he is very refined when he is quiet, but he is also very fierce when he moves!" Her gaze turned to Feng Jiuxiao.

The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat eerie! A chill quickly enveloped the entire space!

Zeng Yong quickly pretended to be thirsty and drank tea voraciously, afraid that he would be torn apart by Yuan Zishan's gaze!

Yuan Zishan laughed and said, "Sister Zijing, are you saying that Jiuxiao is as fierce as a wild beast?"

Chang Zijing smiled and said, "Yes, he is indeed as fierce as a beast." As she spoke, she looked at Feng Jiuxiao with gentle eyes, as if they were about to melt away.

Zeng Yong spat out his tea in one gulp!

That sounds so awkward!

Chang Zijin seemed to realize that the joke was somewhat ambiguous, so she coughed twice and quickly drank some water. "I meant he's a very fierce fighter."

Zeng Yongxin said: It feels like the more you explain, the worse it gets.

Erni was a little confused. "Zijin, slow down, don't choke! Look, your face is all red from choking!"

Zeng Yong coughed twice. "Erni, go watch the dance."

Erni said, "What's so interesting about the dance? Zijing choked on it!"

Yuan Zishan laughed and said, "Sister Zijin, you must be careful what you say in the future, or you might choke and damage your lungs!"

Chang Zijing coughed twice more, but did not respond.

Zeng Yong understood that Yuan Zishan had won another round!

Feng Jiuxiao continued chatting with Liu Tiegu, "Generally, these kinds of divine beasts have skin of copper and bones of iron, are impervious to swords and spears, and are incredibly strong and move as fast as lightning. How do you capture them? With your flesh and blood?"

Liu Tiegu laughed and said, "How could we dare to go up? We're just following behind others, hoping to pick up a scrap or something!"

Feng Jiuxiao laughed, "You think this way, and they think this way too. What if we both look at each other and nobody steps up?"

Liu Tiegu was taken aback and remained silent for a long time!

The boy in white is right, that really is a problem!

If you don't go, and I don't go, then who will go in the end?

Feng Jiuxiao asked, "Furthermore, how can you guarantee that you will see the Ferocious Beast? What is the name of the place where it was spotted?"

“Nianbo also Zeshan”.

“Mount Nianboyeze must be quite large, how can you be sure you’ll find it in the Mianmian Mountains?”

"I heard there's a powerful figure among them who can play the flute and summon mythical beasts!"

Feng Jiuxiao and Zeng Yong exchanged a glance and smiled knowingly.

This person is most likely a member of the Demonic Sect!

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