nyslfriends Chapter 34 Fierce Battle of Hengyang City
Chapter 34 Fierce Battle of Hengyang City
Lin Pingzhi himself knew that among Yue Feng's group, he was the one who was dragging them down. Although he had learned a fast sword technique from Chen Ji, his foundation was too weak, and he couldn't even unleash one-tenth of its full power.
For most martial artists, the so-called foundation is internal strength. Lin Pingzhi understood that he was not a genius, and only by mastering internal strength could he stand out in the martial arts world.
Therefore, when Yue Feng explained that his purpose in having Lin Pingzhi become a disciple of Qingcheng was to learn the Yi Jin Duan Gu Pian (易筋锻骨篇) of Xie Tianqing's lineage, Lin Pingzhi genuinely accepted the arrangement.
The Qingcheng Sect once plotted against my Lin family of Fuwei Escort Agency, so what? I'll just become a disciple of Qingcheng, learn unparalleled martial arts, and let everyone see the scale and spirit of my Lin family!
By this time, Xie Tianqing had returned to his room, leaving only Yue Feng and Lin Pingzhi in the quiet room. They talked about many things, from Fujian to Hengyang, Qingcheng, and even the entire martial arts world.
"Becoming an elder's personal disciple is the first step, cultivating the Yi Jin Duan Gu technique is the second step, and as for the third step... naturally it is to become the head of the Qingcheng Sect."
Lin Pingzhi looked at Yue Feng as if he were a ghost, while the latter laughed heartily: "Just kidding."
That night, Lin Pingzhi tossed and turned, unable to sleep, thinking about the people and events on Mount Qingcheng. He finally managed to get some sleep in the early hours of the morning. He packed his belongings, which were not much, mostly gold and silver valuables, and planned to leave quietly so as not to disturb Yue Feng and the others' sweet dreams.
He went to the stable and looked at his white horse. This famous Ferghana horse was a gift from his grandmother, who had found it in Luoyang for a high price two years ago for his seventeenth birthday. He had always cherished it dearly. This time, it had accompanied him all the way to Hengyang, and his affection for it had only deepened.
"Oh horse, I originally intended to go to Qingcheng with you, but after thinking about it, I decided to leave you here with Mr. Yue. That way, whenever he sees you, he will remember that there is someone like me, Lin Pingzhi, on Mount Qingcheng."
Lin Pingzhi whispered a few words to the white horse, lingered for a long time with reluctance, and then resolutely left. It was still early, and only a few servants were cleaning in the inn. Lin Pingzhi left the inn, discerned the road, and strode off.
On the way, they passed a horse market that was already open. Just as Lin Pingzhi was about to go in, he suddenly heard someone call out from behind him, "Brother, have you forgotten something?" It was Yue Feng's voice!
Lin Pingzhi turned around excitedly, and a long object flew towards him. He caught it in his hand and looked closely; it was Yue Feng's long sword.
"This sword is better than yours, take it and use it. Give me your sword."
Yue Feng's tone left no room for doubt, and Lin Pingzhi immediately took off his sword and handed it to him.
Beside Yue Feng, Deng Jun and Chen Ji stood side by side. Deng Jun held a jar of wine in his hand, while Chen Ji led Lin Pingzhi's white horse by the hand.
"A brave warrior on his journey, how can he depart without wine?"
As Deng Jun spoke, he broke the mud seal on the wine jar, and a rich, pungent aroma of wine instantly wafted out. Deng Jun handed the jar to Yue Feng, who took a large gulp and then handed it back to Deng Jun. Deng Jun and Chen Ji drank from it in turn, and finally, the jar was handed to Lin Pingzhi.
Lin Pingzhi downed the wine in the jar in one gulp. Chen Ji laughed, "Even a brave warrior must have a horse before he sets off." He handed the reins of the white horse to Lin Pingzhi. Lin Pingzhi threw the jar to the ground, smashing it to pieces, leaped onto the horse, and clasped his hands in a fist salute to Yue Feng and the others, saying:
"The journey through life is long, until we meet again!"
Until we meet again!
Lin Pingzhi squeezed his legs together, and the white horse let out a long neigh and shot off like an arrow, disappearing at the end of the road in the blink of an eye.
Yue Feng and his two companions stood there for a while before returning to town, where Linghu Chong, Xie Tianqing, and the others had just gotten up. After breakfast, they all headed to the city.
When Yue Feng arrived in Hengyang, he found the city so crowded with martial arts practitioners that it was even more packed than the famous tourist attractions he had seen in his previous life.
Xie Tianqing said, "I'll have my disciples clear a path." Yue Feng quickly stopped him, "There are too many people here. If you clear a path, who knows how much trouble you'll cause. You've just become the leader of the Qingcheng Sect; it's best to be cautious at this time."
Xie Tianqing found Yue Feng's words reasonable and had no choice but to give up. After squeezing through the crowd for a while, Chen Ji suddenly tugged at Yue Feng's sleeve and gestured to the side with his lips.
Yue Feng turned his head and saw that it was a group of nuns from the Hengshan Sect, including Yi Lin, who was being pushed and shoved by the surging crowd. A well-dressed young man followed closely behind the group of nuns and reached out to touch the buttocks of one of them.
Yue Feng's eyes suddenly turned cold. With a swift movement, he spread his hands, unleashing two immense forces that shoved all the pedestrians on either side of him aside. The young man, caught in the blast of Yue Feng's power, swayed violently and nearly fell. Yue Feng leaped over and twisted his wrist.
"What were you trying to do just now?"
Yilin and the others turned around upon hearing the voice and exclaimed in surprise, "Young Master Yue!" Seeing the young man being grabbed by Yue Feng, they added, "This man has been following us in town. He must be plotting something against us. Thank you for your righteous intervention, Young Master Yue."
The young man screamed like a pig being slaughtered: "Murder! Murder! This barbarian from out of town is killing people!" Yue Feng slapped him across the face, knocking him unconscious.
[Accessibility +5]
The vast majority of pedestrians on the road were martial artists, full of vigor and vitality. Unaware of the situation, they assumed Yue Feng had truly killed the young man and, filled with righteous indignation, surrounded him, intending to capture him. Yue Feng easily subdued them with a few punches and kicks, but even more people surrounded him.
Seeing the situation was turning against them, Deng Jun and the others quickly joined the fray. The nuns of the Hengshan Sect had been trying to mediate and resolve the misunderstanding, but seeing that the passersby wouldn't listen, the lead nun gritted her teeth and said:
"Let's go too! Young Master Yue got into this predicament to help us, we can't let him be bullied no matter what."
The arrival of the Hengshan sect nuns immediately made the scene even more chaotic. The entire street was thrown into disarray, filled with shouts, cries, curses, and wails.
After a commotion that lasted for almost half an hour, with the street littered with writhing bodies except for Yue Feng and his group, no one dared to approach again. Once everyone calmed down, they immediately realized that Yue Feng and his companions' martial arts were far superior to theirs, and that the reason they had played along until now was purely out of mercy.
Yilin and the others were panting heavily, but they also found it quite amusing, their faces beaming with joy. Seeing their enthusiasm, Yue Feng's mood, which had been somewhat dampened, improved slightly.
[Accessibility +15]
He surveyed the surroundings, and those whose gaze fell upon him involuntarily stepped back. Everyone could see that he had defeated the most enemies, yet not a single bead of sweat appeared on his forehead.
"As the saying goes, 'No fight, no friendship.' Today, I've learned a great deal from sparring with fellow martial artists in Hengyang! I'd like to treat you all to a drink at the best restaurant in Hengyang. Please come!"