Chapter 50: Compassionate and Sympathetic

  But then, the life-taking Book of Rèn Rén Hāo was used, employing the most ruthless move in the martial arts world - the Ghost River 18 Strikes. The moves were swift and deadly, like lightning. Master Huì Chóng thought of his own "Floating Extreme Fist" technique and decided to use it. Firstly, he wanted to test the extraordinary level of this "Floating Extreme Fist". Secondly, he wanted to verify the level of his own "Floating Extreme Fist", which he had practiced for over 20 years.

  Hui Chong master shook off his sluggish spirit and used the "Floating Extreme Fist" to counter Ghost River's 18 moves of the Life-Taking Scholar.

  The two men fought again for more than 20 rounds and still could not be separated.

  At this time, Feng Renhao's Ghost River 18 moves had been used up and he began to restart. Because Feng Renhao's closing and starting forms were a bit slow in transition, while Master Hui Chong's "Floating Extreme Fist" was at the right rhythm, Master Hui Chong made a horizontal kick, and the scholar who was about to take his life dodged too late, being kicked out one zhang away, falling into a corner of the great hall.

  Hunyuan Sheng's hands moved swiftly as he rushed forward to help up Duoming Shusheng Feng Renhe. This kick was a habitual action, and Master Hui Chong only used 20% of his strength, so Duoming Shusheng Feng Renhe merely fell over without getting hurt anywhere.

  The face of the bookish person who had lost his life was now a sight to behold, alternating between green and purple, with an unspoken discomfort in his heart. Feng Renhao was so arrogant, holding onto his confidence in victory as he came, but ended up being knocked to the ground by Master Hui Chong, naturally feeling unbearable in his heart. The standing Feng Renhao's eyes were spewing fire, staring straight at Master Hui Chong for over two minutes without blinking.

  Duoming Sheng saw Hui Chong Da Shi with an air of neither humility nor arrogance, knowing that today at Biyuan Temple, no matter what was said, nothing sweet or sour could be found, so he pushed aside the mixed yuan saint hand Duan Ke and went down the mountain in a rage.

  Hui Chong still looked calm and composed, bowing his fist in a gesture of respect: "Concede, concede." Seeing Feng Renhe storm off with a flick of his sleeve, he couldn't help but feel embarrassed, standing there stiffly.

  The Holy Hand of Hunyuan saw that Feng Renhe had left without saying goodbye, and felt very rude. He rushed to Master Hui Chong and made a fist: "Master Hui Chong, my junior brother is like this. You are a magnanimous person, don't take it to heart, I will go back and talk to him. My junior brother is also like this. What's the point of competing in martial arts if you can't accept defeat? Losing is not pleasant, but Chinese martial arts are profound and complex, there are people outside of people, and heaven beyond heaven. It's okay to show off your temper! Master Hui Chong, you are an enlightened monk, don't bother with him. It's nothing, I'll go back and advise him and it will be fine." He then bowed to the monks in the hall: "Farewell, masters of Biyuan Temple!" After that, he went down the mountain to chase after Feng Renhe.

  When the life-taking bookworm, Feng Renhe, was kicked to the ground by Master Hui Chong, Master Hui Ren opened his eyes. He glanced at Feng Renhe, who was lying on the ground, and shook his head thoughtfully. After the life-taking bookworm and the Mysterious Saint Hand descended the mountain, the monks of Biyuan Temple cheered. They were celebrating their victory in the martial arts competition and congratulating Master Hui Chong for bringing honor to Biyuan Temple. The life-taking bookworm, Feng Renhe, and the Mysterious Saint Hand, Duan Ke, were both famous masters in the martial arts world. Master Hui Chong's defeat of these two masters naturally increased the reputation of Biyuan Temple. From then on, young people flocked to Biyuan Temple to learn martial arts.

  Hui Chong's reputation shook the world, and Eagle Claw Wang's name became even more renowned. He defeated two top disciples of Ghost River of Misty Mountain, and the news spread like wildfire. In the martial arts world, whenever Hui Chong was mentioned, no one failed to give a thumbs up.

  Master Hui Chong decided to spend several years traveling to famous mountains and rivers, visiting the masters of various schools to hone his martial arts skills. As Master Hui Chong was a straightforward and kind person, he was highly respected in the martial arts world. During his travels, he deeply sympathized with the ordinary people who were suffering from war and fire, and had a keen awareness of the Japanese invaders' brutal ambitions. Master Hui Chong's concern for the country and its people grew stronger. During his travels, he adopted six orphaned children who had no one to rely on - Yuan Ren, Yuan Yi, Yuan Li, Yuan Zhi, Yuan Xin, and Yuan Zhen, also known as the Six Golden Arhats of Biyuan Temple, who are now causing a stir in the city of Cangmen. Master Hui Chong taught them martial arts, taught them how to be good people, and helped them become skilled martial artists.

  But after returning to Cangmen City, under the support of his family, he founded the White Tiger Gang and became its leader. Later, as the power of the White Tiger Gang grew, the highest administrative official in Cangmen City was intimidated by Feng Renhe's power and co-opted him into the government, making the White Tiger Gang an unofficial armed force. After Japan occupied Cangmen City, Feng Renhe defected to the Japanese and became the commander of the Cangmen City Security Command.

  Feng Renhao had once tried his best to persuade his senior fellow apprentice, Duan Yuexing, to stay in Cangmen City and co-found the White Tiger Sect together. However, Duan Yuexing understood Feng Renhao's temperament and knew that he was jealous of others' talents and liked to compete with them, making it difficult for them to get along peacefully. Therefore, Duan Yuexing politely declined the offer. After returning to Sanjue Manor, Duan Yuexing founded the Green Snake Sect and made friends with many heroes in the martial arts world, his power growing stronger by the day.

  Master Hui Chong returned to Biyuan Temple with his six disciples after seven years of traveling.

  That day, Master Hui Chong was teaching a few disciples in the temple when a young monk came to report: "Master, someone from the Green Snake Sect is looking for you."

  "Where?"

  "At the mountain gate."

  Master Hui Chong let his disciples continue their practice, and he followed the young monk to the mountain gate. At the mountain gate, a person dressed in green snake attire hurriedly bowed to Master Hui Chong: "My master invites you to visit San Jue Manor, this is the letter my master wrote for you."

  Master Hui Cong opened the letter and saw that it was written very briefly, with the content being:

  Respectfully presented for the inspection of Master Hui Chong:

  It has been more than seven years since we parted ways at Biyuan Temple. I have always looked up to your noble character, just like a mountain. I know that you possess the virtue of benevolence, so in this time of crisis, I humbly beg for your help. To be honest, the Green Snake Sect is currently facing a calamity that threatens its very existence. My own life is not worth lamenting, but my son and daughter are still young and innocent. I hope to entrust them to your care. I eagerly await your response. If you agree, please come quickly to Sanjue Village. Otherwise, it will be too late.

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  Master Hui Chong finished reading the letter and knew that this matter was not trivial. He hurried to the abbot's hall, presented the letter to Master Hui Ren: "Elder brother, should I go or not?" Master Hui Chong sought the abbot's opinion.

  Hui Ren Fang Zhai sank into thought for a long time, his eyes slightly closed as he said: "What kind of enemy is this that can destroy the entire Qing She Gang? And this Hu Yuan Sheng's disciple, Duan Ge, didn't have anyone to entrust with his legacy, yet he chose you, Hui Chong Master, and chose our Bi Yuan Temple. This is intentionally pulling us into the Jianghu disputes! Younger brother, listen to older brother's words, don't go, really must not go. Absolutely cannot give others a handle to pin the chamber pot on our Bi Yuan Temple's head, ruining our Bi Yuan Temple's serenity."

  "Senior brother, isn't that an exaggeration? The Buddha's compassion is great, taking in orphans is a great virtue and kindness, how could someone frame our Biyuan Temple with such a filthy thing?" Master Hui Chong disagreed with Abbot Hui Ren's words.

  "Junior brother, think about it, his enemies are so formidable, can't we eliminate them completely? If the enemies of the Saint Hand of Mixed Yuan find out that our Biyuan Temple has taken in his orphan, they will definitely come to our Biyuan Temple to demand the person, and our Biyuan Temple will never have a peaceful day again." Master Hui Ren strongly dissuaded Master Hui Chong.

  "Elder brother, you can rest assured. I'll disguise myself as a commoner and go down the mountain to secretly bring the child back up. As monks, we take pity on all living beings, how could we abandon someone in need? Elder brother, don't say anything more, my mind is made up. I'm going down the mountain now." Master Hui Chong had made his final decision.

  "Amitabha Buddha." The chanting voice of Master Hui Ren came from behind him.