Arhats Subduing Demons: Starting with The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber

Chapter 38 Alarmism
As the girl looked up at the sky with her hands behind her back, the atmosphere suddenly became tense.

Yun Changkong and Wang Xiaotian both understood her meaning. She said that they would go their separate ways, but the unspoken words meant that if she didn't say them, they wouldn't be able to leave!

Yun Changkong was filled with doubt, wondering, "Does she really not know who I am, or is she just teasing me?"

He secretly channeled his inner power, listening to the rustling of leaves in the forest, but he had a gut feeling that there were people in the forest, and they were all experts.

This was because he had exceptional perception. He knew that the distance between himself and the forest was only seven or eight zhang. If it were an ordinary person, they would be able to detect the sound of their own breathing.

But even though I can't hear breathing, I can feel someone in my heart. It's not that my perception is wrong; the other person must be someone whose breathing is slow, light, and subtle, and they are too far away to hear it.

Such people are all individuals with extremely profound inner strength.

But if she wanted to make things difficult for herself, why bother with all the pretense?
Seeing the girl's "unfriendly" behavior, Wang Xiaotian realized a fight was inevitable. He gripped the iron bar tightly, widened his eyes, and slowly said, "We just won't talk! So what!"

If he and Yun Changkong were to be so frightened by a little girl that they revealed their identities, they would lose all face in the martial arts world.

Yun Changkong remained silent, but he was ready to pounce at any moment. If he guessed correctly, with the Xuanming Elders by his side, he would have no choice but to take the little girl hostage first.

In the face of one's own life, the code of honor in the martial arts world must always give way.

This is called emergency evacuation!
No problem!
The little girl lightly flicked her riding crop, her gaze turning cold: "Not going to talk?"

Yun Changkong raised his eyebrows, channeling his true energy to his feet, about to launch himself forward, when the little girl stuck out her tongue at him and said, "You're so scary! I just said one sentence, and your eyebrows keep twitching. Are you trying to kill me? I'm terrified!"

She chuckled softly and said, "If you won't tell me, then you'll have no choice but to leave." She then burst into laughter.

When Yun Changkong and Wang Xiaotian saw her laughing so hard that her almond-shaped eyes turned into crescent moons, they exchanged a glance. They thought there would be a fierce battle, but it turned out to be like this.
Wang Xiaotian felt that this little girl was too cunning and strange, and that he had been wrong.

Yun Changkong felt relieved. He had clearly felt a chill coming from the woods, indicating that a master had also locked onto him.

At this moment, Yun Changkong was certain that this woman must be Zhao Min.

Because even the White-browed Eagle King didn't make him feel the same way he did just now.

He would never believe that other women in the world also had such skilled men by their side.

The girl then imitated the man's gesture of cupping her fists and said, "We wander the world, and as the saying goes, 'All men are brothers within the four seas.' Today, I am fortunate to meet two young heroes. It is fate that we meet. Why don't you come to my humble abode for a drink, so that I can show you some hospitality and make friends? What do you two think?"

Once Yun Changkong confirmed her identity, he became extremely wary, thinking to himself, "Make friends? After being poisoned and ambushed by you, you think you can just go in straight and come out lying down? You're dreaming!"

"Alright!" Wang Xiaotian perked up. Even though he knew this woman was no ordinary person, he still had to go. After all, Yun Changkong wanted to investigate her, and he owed Changkong a favor. He had to go even if it meant risking his life!
"Let's do it another day!" Yun Changkong glared at Wang Xiaotian. "Have you forgotten? We have important business to attend to!" He then clasped his hands in a fist salute to the girl and said, "Farewell!"

The girl smiled slightly: "Alright, then until we meet again!" She leaped up and onto the horse, and the hunters followed suit.

Yun Changkong turned and left. Although Wang Xiaotian followed, he was puzzled. He thought to himself, "You were the one who wanted to come and investigate her. Now that she's treating us, it would be a good opportunity for us to go and find out what's going on. But now she's leaving. It's all so strange and mysterious!"

The two had only walked five or six zhang when they heard a hunter say, "What a great honor it is for the young lady to invite you as guests! How can you be so impolite? What makes you think you're here?"

Yun Changkong stopped in his tracks without turning around and said calmly, "That's your young lady. You think that's a blessing, but I don't. What do you need to rely on?"

"You're really arrogant!" he shouted.

With a twang of the bowstring, four feathered arrows, steady and swift, shot straight into the sky like four bolts of lightning.

Yun Changkong and Wang Xiaotian knew from the swallow that their bows and arrows were powerful. Now they could feel the force of the arrow. Both of them reacted quickly and turned their bodies.

Chang Kong flicked his sleeve and caught a long arrow through it. He felt the heavy force and his arm trembled. He thought to himself, "Four of the Eight Divine Arrows have come. What good are they?"

As his thoughts raced, his right hand spun in a circle, making a series of "popping" sounds.

In an instant, he parried left and right, smashing down and knocking the incoming arrow away.

With three sharp "thuds," three arrows struck the trees by the roadside, one-third of their arrowheads embedded in the branches, their fletchings trembling.

Wang Xiaotian's eyes widened. The speed and power of this arrow-throwing technique were almost at the level of a top-notch martial artist.

Yun Changkong's skill also greatly surprised his opponent.

The four of them shot arrows, channeling all their strength, yet one arrow was caught barehanded, and three arrows were effortlessly deflected. The level of their internal strength was truly astonishing and awe-inspiring.

The little girl clasped her hands in a fist and smiled, saying, "What superb kung fu! I admire you!"

Wang Xiaotian was furious: "How dare you, you little brat!"

He knew it was Yun Changkong; if it were him, he would have been killed long ago after taking those four arrows.

The little girl raised a delicate eyebrow and said coldly, "In a friendly spar, what's there to be afraid of?" Wang Xiaotian was furious and took a step forward, but Yun Changkong stopped him, saying, "Let's go!"

Although Wang Xiaotian was furious, he admired Chang Kong. Knowing that Chang Kong had his own plans, he had no choice but to follow.

But then the little girl said, "Don't think I can't guess your names just because you don't say them!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Xiaotian snorted and turned his head, saying, "Why don't you guess?"

The little girl looked directly at Yun Changkong and said, "This young master must be the famous Yun Changkong, the young hero, right?"

Wang Xiaotian was taken aback upon responding.

Chang Kong's heart skipped a beat: "She really came for me, but that doesn't make sense!"

The little girl, observing the girl's expression, felt even more certain that her guess was correct. A smile appeared on her face, and she said, "It seems I wasn't wrong!"

Upon hearing this, Chang Kong realized, "So she didn't know who I was, which is why she was testing me. Only after I revealed my skills did she confirm my identity."

Even so, Yun Changkong found it unbelievable!

I can't think clearly, I can't understand!

She truly became famous in Jiangnan. She came to Henan from Dadu, but she couldn't fly, so the timing wouldn't have been right.

Chang Kong wanted to investigate, but felt it was too risky. After meeting with Yin Tianzheng, he realized his own martial arts skills and knew that he was no match for the Xuanming Elders. In addition, with the "Eight-Armed Divine Sword" and the "Vajra Disciple", Chang Kong felt it was dangerous and ignored it, walking away.

Wang Xiaotian, however, was unconvinced and said, "Who told you he was Yun Changkong? Why can't I be?"

The little girl laughed and said, "Although my friend has a full forehead and outstanding features, and is no ordinary mortal, but..."

At this point, he stopped talking.

"But what?" Wang Xiaotian asked, quite curious.

The girl smiled but remained silent. One of the hunters said, "You think you can catch one of my arrows with your bare hands, or deflect three of my brother's arrows with your bare hands? I'm afraid you can't."

"And what gives you the right to kill the leader of the Sky Eagle Sect, cripple Yin Tianzheng's son, and still dare to challenge the Sky Eagle Sect leader to a duel?"

Wang Xiaotian opened his mouth, snorted heavily, turned around and caught up with Yun Changkong. He also thought it made sense.

The girl said, "What talk of a lone swordsman soaring through the clouds, dominating Jiangnan with arrogant arrogance? Shaolin's divine skills shaking the world, and heroes of the martial world so proudly? Seeing it today, haha, these rumors are truly unreliable!"

Chang Kong knew he had already made a name for himself, but he was still somewhat surprised by this jingle.

Wang Xiaotian laughed and said, "That's well said! You can't believe other rumors in the martial arts world, but you have to believe this one. It's the real deal!"

"Seriously?" The girl curled her lip and said, "I originally thought Yun Changkong was some kind of remarkable person, but I didn't expect him to be someone even a little girl like me is wary of. It seems he's just all talk and no action!" With a spur of her legs, the horse galloped off like the wind, and the four of them followed into the woods.

Wang Xiaotian said, "Brother, I have to say, I think what they said makes sense."

Chang Kong glanced at the woods for a moment, said nothing, and walked away.

Wang Xiaotian caught up and said, "We even broke into the Sky Eagle Sect, and we were humiliated by a little girl. It's really embarrassing."

Chang Kong turned and glanced at him: "Do you think the Sky Eagle Sect is something special?"

Wang Xiaotian replied, "Of course!"

Chang Kong stared at him with eyes as sharp as lightning and slowly said, "Then let me tell you, the Sky Eagle Sect is nothing but a fart in front of her!"

Wang Xiaotian laughed: "You're exaggerating. The Sky Eagle Sect has been fighting against the six major sects for over ten years..."

"Emphasis on fear?" Chang Kong shook his head, thinking to himself, "If she hadn't been love-struck, she would have wiped out everything from the Ming Cult to all the martial arts sects in the Central Plains, including Zhang Sanfeng!"

He said seriously, "This girl, someone like Yin Tianzheng, has at least five or six, if not ten or eight, under her command. Tell me, if we go there, are we going to be guests or walking into a trap? Are you sure what she's thinking? If you run into her again, staying away will give you more time to live." With that, he drifted away.

Wang Xiaotian was stunned, muttering, "Isn't this nonsense? Hmm, he lost face in front of a girl, so he's saying this on purpose to save face!" He followed after her eagerly.

He also did not reveal Yun Changkong's secret.

I owe him a favor!

I'll just listen to whatever he says.

(End of this chapter)