The Great Martial Arts World: Hot Topics and Great Heroes

"Amitabha, has Benefactor Chu arrived?" Xuanji didn't discern the source or the flaw in the statement, but he still forced himself to speak, wanting to interrupt and prevent Chu Luren from suppressing everyone's spirits.

However, due to Chu Luren's sonic skills and the characteristics of the suona itself, the effect was not very good. Even with deliberate internal force vibration, the sound could not travel more than a few feet, let alone interrupt the suona's tune.

As if to provoke him, Chu Luren completely ignored everyone else and let them decipher the tune before stopping.

During this time, more than one or two people spoke up, but the music seemed to penetrate into their hearts. No matter how much they shouted, even those around them could only hear it; what they heard was still the suona music of the Chu Lu people.

If Chu Luren possessed Qiao Feng's internal strength, during this performance of "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer," he could prevent those present from hearing anything else, and even his own bone conduction would be completely blocked!

After the music ended, the heroes in the manor felt both frustrated and relieved...

At the same time, the gatekeeper outside the manor called out the names: "Red and White Grand Duke Chu... Great Hero... and, Wudang Sect's Second Hero Yu and Fourth Hero Zhang, Shangqing Temple's Xuan Su Manor Master Shi and his wife, Penglai Sect's Headmaster Du Lingzi, and Xiandu Sect's True Man Shuiyun..."

Once the names were called out, it seemed like they couldn't stop. A string of twenty or thirty people filed in before he could finish calling them out!

Doctor Xue and the others then crossed the courtyard and came to the gate to greet him. Although the gatekeeper was startled by Chu Luren, and the suona music had just stopped, and he saw the suona and salted fish jar at the waist of the newcomer, so he instinctively reported that it was Chu Luren, the heroes in the manor were more focused on the group that came with Chu Luren!

Because they were in such a hurry, they didn't know that Yu Lianzhou and Zhang Songxi had also come...

Including a group of Wudang branch masters, there were a total of twenty or thirty people—keep in mind that the Beggars' Sect only sent about twenty disciples, so this was quite a large group.

Moreover, these visits were all sudden, without prior contact with Juxianzhuang, which made many people uneasy and secretly curse themselves for getting involved!

Chapter 202 Quarrel

"We were unaware that the Second Hero Yu, the Fourth Hero Zhang, and Young Hero Chu from Wudang... and all these distinguished guests had come to visit. My brother and I have failed to greet you properly. We are so sorry." You Ji stepped forward and greeted them with a bow and a slight shrug.

"Brother You, there's no need to be so polite. We came in a great hurry, so we hope you don't mind us causing you trouble," Yu Lianzhou said, returning the greeting with a cupped hand.

At the same time, many martial arts practitioners who had not received the news beforehand but had come to join in the fun, and who were also from the Wudang lineage, began to recognize each other as senior brothers, junior brothers, senior uncles, and even kowtowed to call each other grandmasters... At the same time, under the guise of greeting, they changed their positions and subtly joined forces with the Wudang people.

They didn't know what had happened, but... their elders and fellow disciples were all here, so what other choice did they have?

In fact, not only them, but also Shangqing Temple, Xiandu Sect and others had only received a message from Song Yuanqiao before they rushed over. As for what they came for, they didn't know!

To avoid leaking information and alerting the enemy, Yu Lianzhou and Zhang Songxi only told them the truth when they met with them after they arrived: today they would be discussing two tragedies that occurred at Wudang more than ten years ago, and the hidden cases behind them, in front of all the heroes...

As for Yuanzhen's matter, only Chu Luren, Yu Lianzhou, and Zhang Songxi knew about it at the scene.

"What are you saying, Yu Erxia? Your presence is a great honor to our humble abode, and we brothers are delighted... Please come in, please come in!" You Ji and You Ju stepped forward to lead the Wudang heroes inside.

The three eminent monks from the Northern and Southern Shaolin Temples, the elders of the Beggars' Sect, and others who considered themselves to be of some standing also stepped forward to greet the heroes of Wudang.

Yu Lianzhou and Zhang Songxi were not picky either—they were Zhang Sanfeng's disciples, and if you really counted according to this hierarchy, even monks of the Kong or Du generations would have to call them seniors!

However, in reality, the Seven Heroes of Wudang were used to discussing things separately from other sects, and since they were all of similar age, they addressed each other as equals.

As a rising star ranked thirty-sixth on the Heavenly Ranking, Chu Luren naturally exchanged pleasantries with everyone—although the reputation of the Red and White Grand Dukes wasn't exactly friendly, they couldn't just pretend they hadn't seen them, could they? Yue Buqun even took the initiative to greet Mu Gaofeng…

Chu Luren had hoped to salvage his image as a gentleman, but the moment he saw Xu Chongxiao, that old geezer, step forward, he was filled with rage.

"Oh, so those stinking beggars whose lives were saved by Brother Qiao and me are here too?" Chu Luren said with a barbed tone.

“You…” Xu Chongxiao didn’t expect Chu Luren to be so direct, and his face turned pale with anger.

Calling someone a "stinking beggar" is nothing unusual; while it's impolite, it's not entirely unacceptable to the Beggars' Sect. However, emphasizing that "Brother Qiao and I saved my life" is a bit of a slap in the face!

"It is true that you and Qiao Feng saved our lives, but Elder Xu also said before that personal grudges and honors are one thing, while right and wrong are another. If you think that our Beggars' Sect would not distinguish between right and wrong and therefore protect Qiao Feng, then you are making a big mistake!" Quan Guanqing said righteously at this moment.

As for Chen Youliang... Chu Luren didn't see him; it seems he didn't come this time, and was preparing to send Quan Guanqing to lead the charge.

"Huh? Since you're so righteous, why don't you end the lowly life of the one you saved to show that you're irreconcilable with me, my eldest brother, and my third brother? Then I'll give you a thumbs up... This is the first time I've heard of 'severing all ties' meaning gritting your teeth and severing all the kindness others have shown you with empty words." Chu Luren mocked.

Hearing Chu Luren say this, the Beggars' Clan members were both ashamed and angry, and no one else dared to speak up for them—after all, it was the Beggars' Clan that owed them, and it was indeed unreasonable for them to say such things.

“That’s not how it works. If it were any other matter, returning a life and expressing gratitude would be fine. But since this concerns the conflict between the Han and the Yi people, we should cherish our lives and prioritize righteousness.” An old man whom the Chu Lu people did not recognize suddenly spoke up, but… the Beggars’ Sect did not respond.

"How should I address this person?" Chu Luren asked after looking at him.

"I am Liu Dahong, and I have heard of Young Hero Chu's reputation for loyalty and righteousness. Indeed, the younger generation surpasses the older." Liu Dahong clearly did not want to offend Chu Luren.

"Indeed, my third brother and I are sworn brothers because we both value loyalty. I originally wanted to invite him to this gathering of heroes, but unfortunately, he is unpredictable in Jiangnan. Alas," Chu Luren sighed.

Upon hearing this, Liu Dahong fell silent.

Chu Luren's words seemed abrupt, but considering Liu Dahong's identity, it was clear that he was a highly valued expert in the Mu family!

That's why the Beggars' Sect hadn't responded before. When Liu Dahong spoke, he wanted to push them into the anti-Qing camp, not in the way of refusing to cooperate, but in the way of secretly cooperating with the rebellion.

This isn't something that can be decided in a single sentence; we need to be careful.

After the decline of the Northern Dynasty, the Mu family operated in Yunnan with the intention of restoring the northern lands. There have always been rumors in the martial arts world that the Dali royal family secretly provided them with financial assistance.

When the Chu Lu people brought out Duan Yu, the future king of Dali, Liu Dahong was also furious, but he still shut up.

“Absurd! This is the first time I’ve ever heard of such blatant favoritism! Does saving my life mean I have to become your lackeys?” An old blind man with a cane stepped forward.

The distinguishing features are quite obvious...

"Watch your mouth, you blind fool! While my elder brother was thwarting Ao Bai's plot at Mount Tai, you were still living off the rich in the desert!" Chu Luren shouted rudely.

Although Ke Zhen'e was old, his status in the martial arts world was... just so-so.

He has quite a bad temper; while others didn't step forward, he was the first to do so.

“You…we, the Seven Heroes of Jiangnan, are upright and honest. Tell me, now that Qiao Feng has committed numerous murders, what are you up to by coming here to cause trouble?” Ke Zhen said angrily.

The other five monsters also looked indignant and ready to fight...

They had just returned from the desert and separated from Guo Jing when they heard about Qiao Feng and the Heroes' Gathering. So they came to meddle in other people's business and also to announce to the martial arts world that the Seven Freaks of Jiangnan had returned!

"Murder? Who saw my brother kill someone? Step forward and let me see! I'd like to know what some people are planning to do so so hastily to accuse my brother? The 'ringleader' is still hiding, and those who know the truth are being silenced one after another. Can you immediately confirm that it was my brother who did it?" Chu Luren said, looking at the Shaolin monks.

Chu Luren couldn't tell who Yuanzhen was, and who Xuannan and Xuanji were, but these words were clearly directed at the Southern Shaolin Temple, and he wasn't afraid of alarming Yuanzhen.

Back in Xingzilin, Chu Luren had steered the conversation about the leader to Shaolin. The meaning behind his words now was all too clear.

“Amitabha, does Benefactor Chu perhaps suspect…” Xuan Nan was about to speak.

But just then...

"Who are you?" "Do you have an invitation?" "Just state your name...wait a minute..." "Get out of the way!" "Ah!"

A commotion was heard outside, clearly indicating that the doorman had been beaten. Just as everyone was looking towards the door to see who was so bold, a simply dressed middle-aged couple and a young fool with innocent eyes who was almost drooling walked in, followed by a young man and woman.

"Dr. Xue? Is Dr. Xue here? I have something to ask of you!" The middle-aged man shouted as soon as he entered.

You can see that the middle-aged woman is holding a child in her arms, and her face is full of anxiety.

Chu Luren glanced at the couple, then at their simple-minded son, and finally at the tiny infant in their arms, sighing inwardly: Two children? And both have problems? You two aren't actually related, are you? What a tragedy!

Chapter 203 Unwelcome Guest

"So it's Master Gui! What's the rush?"

Before Xue Muhua could speak, the woman rushed forward: "Dr. Xue! Please take a look, this is my newborn son. He has a persistent high fever, and ordinary quacks can't do anything about him!"

Chu Luren just grimaced. In front of the doctor, he called the other doctors quacks... Do you think they would be happy?

Gui Xinshu is Mu Renqing's disciple, but he does not join the Huashan Sect. It is said that Mu Renqing only has three disciples, one of whom has not yet traveled the world. Chu Luren does not understand why Gui Erniang always calls her husband "senior brother" and Mu Renqing "master". Is there a way to enter the family through marriage with Mu Renqing?

The couple's martial arts skills were not low. In "The Sword Stained with Royal Blood", if only their own martial arts were considered, Gui Xinshu was even stronger than the protagonist Yuan Chengzhi. Moreover, the couple's daily exercise was to spar with each other, so their fist and palm power was amazing. Gui Xinshu was slightly weaker than Meng Shen Chu Luren, while Gui Erniang was about the same as Chu Luren.

But beyond martial arts...

In terms of intelligence, emotional intelligence, and personality, he is a negative example. In the original work, he always considered himself a righteous person, but he hardly did anything right!

They are short-tempered and easily angered, the type who are repeatedly taken advantage of without ever learning their lesson, and who take advantage of their "good intentions" to "do evil" everywhere.

The disciples they taught were all ruthless and vicious. For example, their disciple Sun Zhongjun was known in the martial arts world as the "Flying Demoness," which shows that his righteous path was questionable.

In the original novel "The Sword Stained with Royal Blood," the two caused a lot of trouble in order to cure their newborn child. The master and disciple were easily provoked and became enemies with Yuan Chengzhi. In the end, Mu Renqing had to personally take action to clean up the mess, cutting off Sun Zhongjun's thumb so that she could no longer hold a sword.

In "The Deer and the Cauldron", he is even more foolish and never plays any positive role. Moreover, his child, who grows up, is also an idiot and suffers from tuberculosis for many years.

Now Chu Luren looked around and saw that the eldest son was mentally challenged and had a persistent cough, and on top of that, the younger son was seriously ill. This was truly a tragedy.

Upon hearing this, Xue Muhua frowned, but since he was currently trying to gain reputation, he was mindful of his composure and didn't say much. He simply placed two fingers on the baby's thin arm to feel its pulse and then touched the baby's chest to sense something.

Chu Luren guessed that this was probably some kind of special sensory martial art, but it wasn't very useful in combat...

“Your son has a congenital deficiency, which can be treated, but the results after three to five years are hard to say,” Xue Muhua said.

Upon hearing this, Gui Xinshu and his wife were somewhat disappointed, but Xue Muhua was at least the only one who said "it can be cured".

Chu Luren saw it clearly: when Xue Muhua said "it's hard to say," he clearly glanced at that silly boy. Could it be... that his life could be saved, but his brain couldn't?

"Thank you so much, Doctor Xue! My husband and I may have nothing of value, but we still have some strength. If you ever need our help, we will do our best without hesitation!" Gui Xinshu promised as soon as he came up.

Xue Muhua smiled at this moment—now we have two experts... If we put them together, maybe one day we can really defeat Ding Chunqiu!

But at this moment, You Ji spoke up: "It is fate that we meet again, heroes. We have gathered here in the manor mainly for the matter of Qiao Feng. Please join us at the table."

Upon hearing this, Gui Xinshu realized that there was now a time to help, and it was a great opportunity to punish evil and promote good, so he immediately agreed.

"My wife and I have long heard about that scoundrel Qiao Feng. Rest assured, if we encounter him, we will surely rid the Han martial arts world of him..."

Before Gui Erniang could finish speaking, Chu Luren interrupted her coldly, saying, "Old woman, watch your mouth!"

Gui Xinshu and the others were stunned by what they heard, and didn't even have time to get angry—they were usually the ones who were so irritable, and this was the first time they had been treated like this by others.

The couple's temperament used to be quite like that of protagonists in a wish-fulfillment novel from ten years ago; they were genuinely capable of killing someone if they were glared at.

The other martial arts practitioners present also remained silent. Gui Xinshu and his wife were known for their fiery tempers, and Chu Luren was the "Red and White Tai Sui." This was like a thunderbolt stirring up a fire on the ground, so it was best for others to keep quiet!

When their disciples, Mei Jianhe and Sun Zhongjun, saw that this young man was disrespectful to their master's wife, they drew their swords and shouted, "How dare you! You villain, die!" They then stabbed at Chu Luren from the left and right.

Seeing that this young man, who looked to be about their age, didn't know how to dodge, Mei and Sun's murderous intent intensified. They used the three-tenths of their strength that they had reserved for a counterattack, aiming straight for Chu Luren's heart and lungs.

Chu Luren kept his right hand behind his back, only extending it when the longsword was about to strike him, before extending his left hand to swipe across both swords...

The two felt a suction force that smoothly guided their longswords, and before they could react, the tips of their swords involuntarily collided. The force of their collision made their arms numb. Chu Luren's right hand traced the point where the two swords met, from the tips to the middle of the spines, and then he flicked his finger!

With a flick and a snap, in the blink of an eye, the two who had leaped into the air were sent flying back, their longswords now flying out of their hands, turning into four separate swords...

The master and his disciples have been searching for medical treatment recently. In the past few months, they have been busy with Gui Erniang's childbirth, so they haven't been traveling around much.

After all, with that kind of personality, it's easy to imagine how unpopular she is. Since Gui Erniang is an older mother, it's naturally best for her to stay out of the public eye.

Therefore, none of the four had any impression of Chu Luren. However, seeing that this little thief had first insulted his wife and then humiliated his disciple, Gui Xinshu could not tolerate it and threw a punch at Chu Luren.

To avoid giving others grounds for criticism, he only shouted, "You little thief, die!" to avoid being branded as a sneak attack.

Gui Xinshu is known as "Invincible Fist Master" because he excels in fist and foot techniques, especially boxing!