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  This article has nothing to do with "Xuán Mén", it's just a bunch of nonsense. The author is using events as metaphors, boasting about himself, and most of what he says is false and absurd. Gentlemen should treat it like the chirping of sparrows, not worth a smile.

  Once again, I declare that this article is just an appetizer and has nothing to do with "Xuān Mén". Readers of "Xuān Mén" can ignore it.

  The Sword Without a Name

  Swallows and sparrows are in full dress

  Easy to find a building with a melodious song, but hard to get a spiritual and elegant retreat. Even if there are peach and willow trees with golden sand, they can't compare to the mulberry and hemp fields reflecting the sunset glow.

  Green flag fluttering high, wine overflowing from the urn. Red charcoal fills the stove for boiling tea. Everywhere beautiful people play the Xiao flute, how many Ziqi and Boya.

  This "West River Moon" describes the scenery of Hangzhou Prefecture in Jiangnan. As the saying goes, "Above is heaven, below are Suzhou and Hangzhou." Inside Hangzhou Prefecture, Xihu's water color is beautiful, outside it is connected to Leifeng's evening glow, which is strange and wonderful. Among the mountains and waters, there are countless golden powder buildings and carriages, markets and shops, making it a place of beauty and prosperity in the world. Many aristocratic families and famous scholars, high-ranking officials, and knights have lived in this land of beautiful scenery, leaving behind many elegant stories and legendary tales of chivalry. However, among the streets and alleys, there are also strange people and events that make one applaud.

  It was the 15th day of the fourth month, a time when grass grows and swallows fly in late spring. On Su Causeway by West Lake, green willows were waving in the wind, while men and women tourists thronged there without end. From Qiantang Gate to Jingci Temple, all along the street were hotels and tea houses, with passersby and merchants rubbing shoulders and treading on each other's heels, and the cries of hawkers rose and fell in succession, making a truly extraordinary bustle.

  Just past noon, a pair of riders came walking in the direction of the upper card building. The first two white horses, with a male and female passenger on horseback, the man had sword eyebrows and phoenix eyes, heroic and majestic, looking over twenty years old; The woman was beautiful and charming, with a hint of shyness, only eighteen years old. Both were dressed in brocade clothes, with cyan-colored cloaks tied around their bodies, holding the reins in their hands, slowly passing through the crowd.

  People on both sides of the road stopped to watch, and one of them sighed: "Alas, Hangzhou Prefecture has such strange things! Women are not at home, following several men riding horses all over the street, what kind of rule is this!"

  A scholar-like smile said: "Elder brother, your words are quite wrong! A true man of letters is naturally elegant. With so many famous scholars gathered in Hangzhou city, why still be bound by those worldly etiquette? Such a beautiful woman riding a horse and controlling the reins is extremely elegant and unique, what's strange about that?" He said, shaking his head and nodding repeatedly.

  Another person whispered, "Neither of you are locals? Don't talk nonsense. The young lady who just passed by is named Su Yuexian. Her father, Su Jiannan, is a prominent gentry in this city. Not only is he extremely wealthy, but also skilled in martial arts, with the reputation of 'One Sword Shaking Jiangnan'. It's said that for twenty years, he has never met an opponent. Who in Zhejiang province doesn't know his great name? Even the prefecture magistrate treats him with respect! Who dares to provoke such a dignified and powerful family? Not to mention it's a woman riding a horse, even if Miss Su rode a old mother pig on the street, who would dare say an extra word?"

  Two outsiders listened with their tongues tied, and the man continued to say: "The young master next to Miss Su is called Liu Baifei, he is the great apprentice of Old Man Su, nicknamed 'Flying White Dragon', also a formidable character - haven't you seen the precious sword hanging from his waist? If he heard your words just now, he would definitely cut off your tongues with one sword and make them into the five-spice mouthpiece of 'Ten Flavors Restaurant'!"

  People on both sides of the street were talking and discussing. Su Yuexian rode her horse, occasionally hearing a few rough words, feeling very unhappy in her heart, frowning and saying: "I don't know what my father was thinking, calling me out to show off in broad daylight. I'm just a girl, riding a horse all over the street, others will think I'm shameless!"

  "Fei Tian Bai Long"; Liu Bai Fei turned his head and smiled apologetically: "Sister, Master just instructed us clearly: this time a noble guest is coming to visit, especially asking the two of us to come out and welcome him, to show our courtesy and not lose the dignity of the Jiangnan Wulin family." When he said the words "us", he looked at Su Yue Xian with deep affection, his face slightly flushed as if he was slightly intoxicated.

  Su Yuexian pretended not to see, pouting her small mouth and saying: "What a noble guest is this? Actually wanting his own daughter to personally welcome him. Father is making too much of a fuss! Besides, I don't even know this person, how can I welcome him?"

  Liu Baifei said: "I heard from the master that this noble guest is called She Qi Shui. Because he has traveled extensively throughout the south and north of the Yangtze River without meeting his match, in the Jianghu there is also a nickname called 'Who else but me', he is a great master who shakes the martial arts world. This time he came to visit the master saying that he had important business to discuss, he has a letter from the master's own hand as proof, and should be easily recognizable!"

  Su Yuexian coldly snorted: " 'Abandon me, who else?' What a presumptuous name! With such boasting, it's likely there's no real skill to speak of! Alas, for the sake of a boastful Jianghu swindler, I've endured half a day of humiliation, truly suffering in vain!" As she spoke, the group arrived at Duan River Head. This was the waterfront dock for entering and exiting Hangzhou. The riverbank was bustling with people coming and going, filled with noise and excitement.

  A few people reined in their horses under a willow tree. Liu Baifei ordered his attendants to use bamboo poles to raise a high silk banner, on which five large golden characters fluttered in the wind, reading "One Sword Shakes Jiangnan".

  Everything was ready, and Liu Baifei saw that his sister-in-law was frowning and not smiling, so he smiled and said: "Sister-in-law, don't worry, let's wait a bit and then we'll send off the guests. We can call for a sedan chair to take us home, okay?" Su Yuexian pouted and said: "Wait a bit? You see, you see! Look around at these rough men staring at me with unclean eyes, saying all sorts of dirty things! Humph, I'm almost becoming a plaything for these stinky men to laugh at! And you, brother-in-law, are also very good at this, letting me lose face and still saying 'wait a bit'?"

  Liu Baifei was robbed of a few white words, and with a sword eyebrow, he immediately ordered his subordinates: "You several, quickly drive away all the idle people here for me!"

  Several of the Su family's slaves were as fierce as wolves and tigers, used to bullying people. At this time, they received Liu Baifei's order and immediately inserted the banner into the willow tree, rolled up their sleeves, galloped into the crowd on horseback, raised their whips and wildly lashed out, shouting: "Get out of here! What are you looking at? Get out of here!" The merchants and travelers waiting for the boat shouted loudly in surprise, rushing to squeeze and push each other in all directions. In the chaos, several people were trampled and fell to the ground, crawling in the mud.

  Liu and Su couldn't help but burst out laughing at the sight of the crowd's miserable state. Suddenly, a cold voice sneered: "Su Jianan is just an old dog with no real skills! But his disciples are so arrogant, haha... it's really unexpected!"

  The person speaking sat on a round stone by the shore, wrapped in a green cloak, wearing a bamboo hat that covered most of his face, making it impossible to discern his age or appearance.

  Several household slaves heard him call Su Jian Nan "old dog", and suddenly they were furious, scolding: "You bastard! What are you babbling about? Don't you want to live?" They urged their horses forward, raised their whips and swung them at him. The man in green sat still, watching as the whip was about to strike his head. Suddenly, everyone's eyes blurred, and it seemed that the man in green had moved slightly. The four slaves suddenly flew into the air, and then fell head-first into the muddy riverbank, each one landing with a thud, their buttocks and urine flowing, unable to make a sound for half a day.

  The man in green slowly stood up, sneered a few times, and suddenly dashed towards the several empty-saddled horses. In an instant, he approached one of them, bent down, and slipped under its belly. He let out a loud shout, straightened his back, and actually lifted the horse up. He spun around in a small circle, shook his arms, and with a "plop" sound, threw the horse into the river water. Following the same method, he threw another two horses into the river. The last horse was frightened, but instead of retreating, it charged towards the man in green. The man's eyes widened, and he stood firm without dodging. Suddenly, he stretched out his arm and struck the horse's forehead with a "crack" sound. This punch was one of Shaolin's ultimate techniques, the "Vajra Pestle", with incredible force! The horse suffered a severe blow, its skull cracking instantly, and it retreated several yards, stumbling and spinning around in circles. As it approached the riverbank, its front hooves slipped, and it fell into the rushing torrent.

  In the blink of an eye, all four fine horses fell into the water. Amidst the waves, there were sorrowful neighs and cries, with some rising and others falling. The onlookers all shouted in surprise. The man in green clothes burst out laughing and said: "I've traveled far and wide, I love competing with people in bravery and ferocity. Today you young whippersnappers have piqued my interest, heh heh, let Grandpa come and play a thrilling game with you!"

  Liu Baifei saw that the other party was so ferocious, and his previous arrogant momentum had already subsided by more than half. He suppressed his anger and said: "Who are you? Why do you want to make things difficult for our Su family? If it's a servant who has offended friends in the jianghu, please come to my place to apologize, is that okay?"

  The man in the green robe didn't respond, but instead walked straight to Su Yuexian's horse and said with a gleam in his eye: "This heavenly beauty must be Su Jianan's precious daughter? Ha! I didn't think this old dog could produce such a delicate little bitch! Come on, come on, spend two nights with me, Master, and I'll make you feel like a god!"

  Su Yuexian's small face turned pale, her whole body trembling with rage, she gritted her teeth and said: "Shameless lecher! How dare you be so rude!" As she spoke, she drew out the sword from her waist, made a move called "Long River Sunset", and chopped straight down at the head of the man in green.

  That man in green clothes did not dodge or parry, nor did he invite a blow. Su Yuexian didn't expect that the opponent would actually wait for his doom with his hands tied behind his back, and secretly exclaimed "Oh no, I've killed someone!"; wanting to withdraw his hand was already too late, and in the time it takes for lightning to strike, the long sword had already chopped down from the top of that man's head.

  Everyone was shocked and lost their color, thinking that the scene in front of them must be a bloody and miserable one. But when they looked again, they saw that the man in green clothes was unharmed, still standing tall with his head held high, his bamboo hat had been split into two pieces, slowly floating to the ground in the wind.

  The man in green clothes sneered and said, "Beautiful girl, you cut me with one sword, and you have to sleep with me for ten days. You can chop and hack randomly! I'll remember it all for you!" As he spoke, he raised his face up. Under the sunlight, everyone saw clearly: this man was about 40 years old, wearing a green robe with arrow sleeves and copper buckle belt, with a purple face but no bloodstains or wounds. The fierce sword from Su Yue Xian earlier only left a white mark on his forehead.

  Su Yuexian was both ashamed and angry, she kicked the stirrup, lightly turned around and jumped up, her long sword trembling in mid-air, she made a move "Phoenix Cries to Heaven" and stabbed at the man in green clothes.

  The man in green remained motionless until the sword tip was only two inches from his chest, then suddenly stretched out his right hand and grasped the blade with one swift motion. With a loud shout, he twisted his forearm several times, and the long sword instantly became bent and curved like a steamed bun, resembling a twisted rope.

  Su Yuexian saw that he was invulnerable to swords and guns, as if possessed by a ghost or god. She was stunned and momentarily stunned. The man in green took advantage of the opportunity to rush forward, pointing at Su Yuexian's "Shoulder Well Hole", opening his arms to embrace her, laughing loudly: "A gentleman does not report a grudge, Su Jianan, I didn't think that your daughter would fall into my hands? Today, I will publicly ** with your daughter, making you unable to hold your head up in public, haha, this is called one revenge for another!" As he spoke, he went to untie Su Yuexian's belt.

  Liu Baifei was alarmed by the situation and shouted: "Stop!"; The man in green clothes turned his head to look at him, saying in a low voice: "What? You also want to fight with me?"

  Liu Baifei gritted his teeth and replied: "No, no dare! Please let go of my junior sister. With your skills, you shouldn't be a nobody, may I ask your esteemed surname and great name?"

  "Want to know my name? Want revenge? Hmph, young one, does Grandpa fear your revenge? Listen well, I am called She Qi Shui, known in the Jianghu as 'Who Else But Me'! How's that?"

  Liu Baifei's spirit was lifted upon hearing this, and he said with a smile: "So it's Senior! I apologize for the misunderstanding. My master and senior sister have come to welcome you specially. Just now, those people were ignorant of good manners and offended your dignity. Later, I will definitely punish them severely! I hope Senior can calm down his thunderous anger, this is all just a misunderstanding!"

  Qī Qí Shuǐ pulled out a letter from his bosom, with a crimson envelope and golden edges, sealed with several bold characters in Sū Jiàn Nán's own handwriting. With a flick of his wrist, the letter fluttered out for several meters before landing with a soft "ka" sound, slicing the bamboo pole on the willow tree into two pieces. The banner "One Sword Shakes Jiangnan" fell to the ground, rolled up by the wind, and was swept away by the river current.

  Liu Baifei had never seen such a powerful inner strength before, and for a moment, he was so frightened that his legs trembled and his face turned pale.

  She Qi Shui sneered: "Misunderstanding my ass! I have a deep grudge against Su Jian Nan, and I came to visit him just to lure him out of his turtle shell. But now that old man hasn't arrived yet, but instead, a beautiful little hen has come. My plan is ruined, and I'm burning with anger. If I don't take it out on this little hen, won't I choke to death?!" After saying that, he went back to pulling Su Yue Xian's sleeve. Liu Bai Fei secretly cursed his bad luck, but knew he was no match for She Qi Shui and didn't have the courage to rush forward and fight.

  At this moment, a man suddenly ran out of the crowd and pointed at Yang Qi, scolding him: "You're so shameless! In broad daylight, you're hugging someone else's daughter in your arms. Aren't you afraid that the officials will catch you and give you a good beating?"

  Xie Qi Shui was taken aback, and then he took a closer look. He saw that in front of him stood a seventeen-year-old girl with almond-shaped eyes, willow-leaf eyebrows, cherry lips, and pearly teeth - she was quite beautiful. Then he looked at the white cloth wrapped around her head, and the apron around her waist which was dotted with tofu dregs, and realized that she was a country girl who sold tofu.

  Xie Qi stared blankly and said: "Who are you?"

  "That girl spoke bluntly, firing off a string of words: 'I'm the tofu seller's daughter, famous for fighting against injustice. Who on this street doesn't know my name? I run into guys like you every day, and don't they all get a shoe sole beating from me until they're obedient? You'd better let that girl go quickly, or else you'll be in trouble! Hey, did you hear me?' As she spoke, she pulled out a thick shoe sole from her waist and slapped it straight at Qi's forehead."

  She Qi Shui was caught off guard, but suddenly saw the girl's incredible strength and agility. He quickly let go of Su Yue Xian with his left hand and swung his right palm to strike, shouting "Get out of here!" His palm hit the girl's shoulder, but fortunately She Qi Shui held back some of his power. Even so, he still sent the girl flying sideways, crashing into a tofu stall several meters away, causing white tofu to spill all over the ground.

  The girl almost fainted and didn't come to her senses until after a while. She used her hands to prop herself up, sat on the ground, and burst into tears.

  Xie Qi let out a breath of relief and thought to himself, "She's just an ordinary village girl, that slap earlier was just a coincidence, not some kind of profound martial arts skill."

  At this moment, a young man with thick eyebrows and big eyes rushed into the crowd, ran to the girl's side, and anxiously asked: "Er Niu! What's wrong? I heard your crying from far away! Who bullied you?"

  The little girl lifted her face, pointing at Qi water and sobbing: "Second brother dog, it was that bad guy who hit me! And he also knocked over my tofu stand... I haven't even opened for business today, and now all my tofu is gone! What am I going to do?!"

  The young man held onto Erniang's shoulder with his right hand and reached into her waist with his left, pulling her under the shade of a large tree. A few steps away, Erniang let out a series of painful cries. The young man settled Erniang safely and turned around to rush towards Su Qi, his eyes blazing with anger as he asked in a low voice: "Who are you? Why did you hurt Erniang so badly?"

  He saw that the boy was wearing a hemp garment and had bare feet, and looked like an ordinary country youngster. He frowned and said: "You ignorant, foolish, rural bumpkin! You're all coming out to spoil my mood! Hmph, today I haven't even started killing yet! It's just right to take you as the first one!" He raised his hand and slapped the boy's chest with a loud smack. This slap contained about 10% of his power, enough to kill the boy instantly.

  But just as his palm was about to touch the young man's chest, he suddenly felt a chill run down his neck. He turned to look and saw that a dark object had appeared at his throat. It was made of black iron, two feet long, and didn't resemble any sword or strange weapon. Instead, it was a greasy and smelly butcher's knife used for slaughtering pigs.

  She Qi was shocked, for a moment he didn't understand what was happening. The crowd saw that the young man had just been empty-handed, but now he already held a sharp blade pointing at the enemy's vital spot. That slaughter knife must have been inserted in his waistband behind his back, but when did he pull it out and how did he swing the knife? No one on the scene could see clearly, his movements were so fast that they reached an unbelievable level.

  The young man stood still and stuttered: "W-want to fight?"

  She Qi Shui had been traveling the world for decades, but he had never encountered such a strange thing. However, as a seasoned warrior, despite being at a disadvantage, he remained calm and composed. With his feet firmly planted on the ground, he suddenly sprang back two zhang, his right hand forming a single palm in front of him, while his left hand took on the shape of a tiger's claw. Letting out a long whistle, he then turned around and pounced forward again.

  The young man lightly wielded his knife and stabbed straight at Qi's Water Court. Qi's heart skipped a beat, thinking to himself, "This person's knife skills seem clumsy yet clever, how strange! But you want to stab my chest, which is exactly what I had planned!" At this point, he didn't parry or dodge, but instead puffed out his chest and welcomed the knife.

  He originally practiced the "Golden Bell Cover" skill, with internal power everywhere, his skin and bones as hard as steel. Ordinary swords and knives couldn't hurt him at all. So when facing an enemy, Shui often intentionally exposed his weaknesses, luring his opponent to attack, and then he would take advantage of the opportunity to strike back, attacking the enemy off guard.

  Time was running out, and the moment of truth had arrived. Just as the knife tip was about to pierce his chest, Qi Shui didn't flinch, and with a circular motion, he slapped both palms towards the youth's temples. Suddenly, the youth slightly shifted his body, and the blade rotated, deftly extending under Qi Shui's armpit. With a swift and powerful motion, the knife was withdrawn, and the back of the blade heavily struck Qi Shui's right ribcage. Immediately after, with a reverse grip, the knife scraped upwards, making a "puff" sound, and once again, it heavily struck his left ribcage.

  She Qi Shui's internal energy was all concentrated in his chest, and the softness between his waist and ribs left him completely defenseless. At this moment, he suddenly suffered two consecutive blows, immediately feeling numb and sore all over, unable to catch his breath, and his waist sank downwards as if he was about to fall to the ground. She Qi Shui, desperate for victory, suddenly let out a loud roar, using his right hand to support himself on the ground, while his left leg flew up like a whirlwind, sweeping towards the young man's knee. He was born with an extremely fierce and overbearing nature, often making it difficult for opponents with superior martial arts skills to cope with him. This kick was fiercely powerful, both sinister and ruthless, with a pent-up force that sought to break the young man's leg bone.

  The young man's expression remained calm, his knees bent back slightly, and he dodged nimbly from half an inch outside the tip of Qi Shi's foot. Although this move avoided the attack with great cleverness, the young man's heel had already left the ground, making it difficult for him to stand steadily. As a result, his upper body leaned forward, and he fell headfirst towards Qi Shi.

  "Ah, perfect timing!" Shui exclaimed, raising his left palm to strike the young man head-on. The wind from his palm was fierce and powerful, with a force that seemed to sink deep into the air. In an instant, his palm was less than half a foot away from the young man's face, and he had already lost his footing - how could he possibly dodge this fatal blow?

  Only to see the young man relax his shoulders and stretch his elbows, with a single knife sinking down, the blade slightly shifted downwards for a few minutes, and suddenly stabbed into Qi Shi's abdomen. It was unknown whether it was a coincidence or intentional, but the tip of the knife happened to be on the copper buckle of Qi Shi's waistband. A "ding" sound was heard, with the force piercing through the blade, the copper buckle shattered, and the young man borrowed the force to lean back, stabilizing his body shape. Qi Shi suffered from this blow, although he did not bleed on the spot, but his internal energy was greatly disturbed, his whole body's strength disappeared, his right hand went limp, and he could no longer support himself, falling to the ground with his face up and four limbs in the air.

  The young man retreated a few steps back, shaking his head and said: "You can't beat me!"

  She Qi's stomach hurt like a twist, and he barely managed to prop himself up halfway. Gnashing his teeth, he said: "Who are you? Are you here to find trouble with Su Jian'nan? With your esteemed martial arts skills, why bother taking the lead for that insignificant person Su Jian'nan?"

  The young man scratched his head, looking confused and said: "My name is Li Er Gou, I'm a pig butcher. I don't understand what you're saying, but if you want to fight me, you won't win. I've been killing pigs for over a decade, even the biggest ones can't beat me, how could you?"

  As soon as he mentioned killing pigs, the young man's face lit up and he spoke non-stop: "Just now your face was all purple and swollen, with blue veins bulging out of your forehead. I knew for sure that you were holding back a mouthful of air in your chest. I just knew that the knife wouldn't be able to get in. Some male pigs also pucker up their skin when they see the knife, at which point the pig's skin becomes as hard as stone and you absolutely can't use the knife to force it! You have to use the back of the knife to tap on the pig's ribcage and abdomen, and then the pig's tendons will relax and the knife will go in easily. Ah, I didn't think this trick would work on you either - turns out people and pigs are the same!"

  Shi Qi Shui listened and thought: "Damn it, what a mess."

  Young Li Erdou continued: "Uh, no matter if you're human or pig, it's not right to hit Er Niu. You have to pay compensation! Compensate her tofu stand! Let me calculate how much... one piece of tofu costs two cents, and a basket has two pieces of tofu, so that's..."

  Qī's eyes rolled around and he said: "Do you want money? Alright, I'll give it to you, but I'm not getting up right now. You come over and take it."

  Li Erdou cracked a smile and nodded, saying: "As long as you pay the money, that's all that matters." As he spoke, he walked up to Qi Shui.

  Qian Shi's mouth was pressed against his chest, and he said: "Alright, the money is in my pocket, I don't have the strength to take it out, you take it yourself!"

  Li Erdou responded with a "good", bent down and stretched out his hand. Just as he lowered his head, Shi Qishui's eyes gleamed with a fierce light, and he let out a sinister laugh, raised two fingers, and stabbed them towards Li Erdou's eyes.

  The powerful finger technique of the Shaolin monk is called "Iron Finger"; it's a rare and deadly skill. The finger power can penetrate bricks and stones anywhere. If inserted into a person's eyes, it will surely pierce through to the brain, putting the enemy to death.

  The two men were only half a foot apart, and even if he had the divine skill of teleportation, he couldn't dodge. Li Er Gou was about to be splattered with blood when suddenly Qi Shi felt a chill in his fingers, followed by an intense burning pain. He focused his attention and saw that Li Er Gou had placed the pig-killing knife vertically in front of him, its blade passing through two of his fingers like chopping firewood, splitting his palm into two parts all the way to the wrist bone.

  Li Er Gou took one look at the other's gushing blood and couldn't help but feel a bit flustered, tearing off a piece of clothing to hastily bandage the wound. He said: "Hey, I didn't mean to hurt you! But you didn't make a sound, just suddenly stretched out your hand, giving me a big fright. I didn't know what was happening and before I knew it, my knife had...I often encounter this kind of situation when slaughtering pigs."

  When it comes to killing pigs, Li Erdou came with enthusiasm, and his words became more fluent. He continued: "Hey, I'll tell you something: don't listen to people saying 'stupid pig' or 'foolish pig', actually many pigs are not stupid at all. Watch how they pretend to be dead when you want to kill them, and then bite you hard when you approach! See?"

  He said with a flourish, rolling up his sleeves and revealing an old scar the size of a teacup: "This is where I was bitten by a pig. Later, I learned to recognize when a dead pig's bristles stood on end, it meant the pig was pretending to be dead and would bite people. So I'd place my knife there and wait for it to bite down on the blade... Ha! Earlier, I saw the hair behind your ear stand up suddenly, and I mistakenly thought you were a pig pretending to be dead, thinking you wanted to bite me. Alas, I didn't mean to hurt you, I'm really muddled - how can people be like pigs?! Ah, you've lost so much blood!"

  The sky was dark and the earth was dim, and he couldn't say a word in his daze. But the pain on his hand was far from comparable to the shock in his heart. He only felt that this young man's swordsmanship was profound and unpredictable, doing things in a topsy-turvy manner, and didn't know whether he was really foolish or just pretending to be crazy.

  Li Er Gou muttered: "You hit Er Niu, and I cut you, so we're even? I don't want you to pay me compensation either. But Er Niu got up early to grind beans, make tofu, and worked hard. Now all her tofu is on the ground, can you give her some money for the tofu?"

  She Qi slowly got up from the ground, his face pale with pain, and said: "Your martial arts skills are exceptional, I admit defeat. However, as the former leader of the 'Tian Feng Tang' of the Wandering Heroes Gang, I couldn't bear to lose face! There's also the 'Di Huo Tang' in the gang, and we'll have to come to you for guidance sooner or later! Today, Su Jianan that old dog got off cheaply. Hmph, the green hills will not change, he turned around and left with a limp.

  Li Erdou scratched his head, gazing at the receding figure of Qi Shui in the distance, and wondered to himself: "This guy is really strange. I was talking to him about tofu, but he started telling me about mountains and rivers, 'earthly goods' and 'heavenly winds'. I've only ever heard of mother pig wind, goat horn wind, and this 'heavenly wind' is the first time I've ever heard of it."

  Seeing a famous master being defeated by a country boy, Su Yuexian and Liu Baifei were stunned, staring blankly at Li Erdou, their minds filled with one question: "Who is this person?"

  Chapter 2: Recalling Past Events

  In a remote village, I visited a wise and noble person, seeking an old enemy in the grand hall to confront a powerful foe.

  Just after Xue Qi left, the crowd at the dock began to stir up again. It was a group of twenty or thirty servants from the Su family who had arrived upon hearing the news. These men, armed with clubs, charged into the crowd, shouting and scolding, and in an instant turned the entire dock into chaos. After causing a commotion for half a day, they still couldn't find the "scoundrel who insulted Master and flirted with Miss". The servants, enraged, beat several bystanders to within an inch of their lives before finally escorting Su Yuexian and Liu Baifei away in triumph.

  As soon as she returned home, Su Yuexian began to act like a spoiled young lady. She cried like pear blossoms in the rain and broken pearls, sobbing from the front yard all the way to the back hall. At this time, her father, Su Jianan, was sitting upright in the main room, his brow furrowed and his expression extremely stern.

  Su Yuexian ignored her father, walked over and sat down on a chair, pouting with her head lowered and tears streaming down. The maid beside her brought over a basin, handkerchief and scented tea for rinsing her mouth.

  Liu Baifei followed him into the house, saw Su Yuexian sobbing and crying, felt guilty, and suddenly said: "Master, it's all because I didn't take good care of my sister, I..."

  Su Jianan waved his hand and said, "No need to say more, I already know what's going on." He stood up, took a deep breath and said, "Qi Shui had a grudge against me twenty years ago, but it was never settled. Today, I asked you and your junior sister to meet this person, originally to show my sincerity in turning enemies into friends, but unexpectedly..."

  Su Yuexian was rinsing her mouth, and when she heard this, "Clang"! She slammed the teacup to the ground, gritted her teeth and said: "I thought we were welcoming some noble guest, but it turns out our arch-nemesis has come seeking revenge! Father, don't you think about how to deal with our enemies, instead you're sending your own daughter to be humiliated? Do you still have me in your heart?" The more she spoke, the more sorrowful she became, and she couldn't help but burst into tears again.

  Su Jianan's face slightly revealed a hint of shame, and he said: "Ah, Father has his difficulties. That Qi Shi water is not an ordinary person, if we don't compromise, I'm afraid our whole family will be in danger."

  Liu Baifei said: "Master, what's the origin of that Qi Shi water? Why should we be afraid of it?"

  Su Jian Nan stroked his beard and said thoughtfully: "This matter is a long story. I recall that back in the day, I studied swordsmanship under the guidance of Bai Yun Dao Zhang from the Cang Xue Sect. Three years later, my master's term was up, and he left the mountain to roam the Jianghu, doing many heroic deeds and earning the nickname 'One Sword Pacifies Jiangnan'. At that time, She Qi Shui was also a renowned young hero in the Jiangzhe region. Upon hearing of my reputation, he felt uneasy and came to challenge me to a duel. In the end, I defeated him. Alas, winning or losing is a common occurrence in duels, but I was young and arrogant at the time, and after defeating him, I publicly broke his arms and legs. She Qi Shui is an extremely proud person who values face, and this humiliation was more unbearable for him than death itself. From then on, he harbored resentment and hid in the deep mountains to practice martial arts, constantly thinking of finding me to avenge his grievances. Alas, if it were only She Qi Shui alone, I wouldn't be too concerned. However, rumor has it that he recently joined the 'Wandering Heroes Guild', and if they intervene on his behalf to cause us trouble, this matter will become quite complicated."

  Liu Baifei asked: "The Vagabond Sect? Master, there are many sects in the Jianghu, who dares not to give us face? We are a renowned family in Jiangnan, and we have connections with the Haisha Sect, the Giant Whale Sect, and the Beggars' Sect. Why should we be afraid of this Vagabond Sect?"

  Su Jianan said: "You don't know, this carefree gang may not be showy in the Jianghu world, but it has connections with the officialdom above and below, and even has ties with the Jin Yiwei in the imperial court. The members of the gang are not subject to official constraints, nor do they follow the rules of the Jianghu world. They are carefree and unscrupulous, hence the name 'Carefree Gang'. How can we provoke them now that Qi Shui has joined such a gang? I have been losing sleep over this for days. More than ten days ago, Qi Shui suddenly sent me a letter, with words that seemed to imply reconciliation. I was somewhat skeptical at first, but thinking of the saying 'it's better to resolve grievances rather than create new ones', I happily replied and invited him to come to Hangzhou for a chat. To show my sincerity, I even asked Yue Xian to personally welcome him. But who would have thought that Qi Shui is actually a former martial arts hero, extremely difficult to deal with? If the Carefree Gang's experts were to find us, what would we do?" As he spoke, he sighed and shook his head, his gloomy expression evident on his face.

  At this time, Su Yuexian had already rinsed her mouth and was wiping her hands with a handkerchief. After hearing her father's words, she coldly laughed and said: "What kind of martial arts hero, original high-handedness? Can't even beat a small servant from Hangzhou, yet still dare to call themselves a high-handed person? We can't even deal with this kind of boastful and deceitful Jianghu scoundrel, speaking out like this without fear of being ridiculed?"

  Su Jian's eyebrows rose, and he said: "What did you just say?"

  Su Yuexian turned her head and said: "Big brother, you tell me."

  Liu Baifei had no choice but to recount the whole story of how he lost the Qi water to Li Ergou. The more Su Jianan listened, the wider his eyes grew, and he exclaimed: "Is this really true?"

  Su Yuexian said: "How can it not be true? I saw it with my own eyes! In front of that person, Qi Shui was completely powerless and couldn't even fight back. He's simply a useless waste!"

  Su Jianan murmured: "Who is this young man? There's such a person in Hangzhou, and I don't know anything about it!"

  Liu Baifei replied: "He himself said his name was Li Er Gou. Originally, the disciples planned to take him back to the mansion, but later on the dock, he disappeared in the chaos."

  Su Jianan thought to himself: "How can a young man have such martial arts skills? Could he be the disciple of a famous master, disguising himself and secretly helping me?" Thinking this, his spirits lifted greatly, and he repeatedly ordered: "Quickly pass on the message, tell the accountants in the outer tent, the guards in the garden, and the disciples in the martial arts hall to all go out and find that Li Er Gou! Once found, have them respectfully invite him to come see me. Tell them, even if they have to turn Hangzhou upside down, they must find him!"

  Liu Baifei took the order and turned to go out and dispatch manpower. Su Yuexian's anger had not dissipated, and she coldly laughed in a low voice: "Hmph, what 'One Sword Shakes Jiangnan', having to rely on outsiders to boost courage, really losing face!"; Su Jianan lowered his head to drink tea, pretending not to have heard.

  The Su family's servants followed the master's orders and went out to investigate. The neighbors all said that Li Er Gou often set up a stall at the entrance of the alley to sell pork, and was kind and honest, but a bit foolish, always talking about pig slaughter, and now lived under the City God Mountain on the east side of the city. The Su family's servants followed the directions and searched along the way until they found a small mountain valley. They saw two dilapidated houses with thatched roofs, very humble, and pushed open the door to see Li Er Gou sitting on the edge of the bed serving his old mother water.

  A gentleman-like man walked out of the crowd and came forward to ask: "May I ask if this is indeed the grand mansion of Li Er Gou, Li Yingxiong?"

  Li Er Gou saw a bunch of people rushing into the house, and was shocked, saying: "I am Li Er Gou, what are you all doing?"

  That man bowed and made a courtesy, with a smile on his face: "I am Xia Zhai, the master of the Xuezhai study in the south of the city, from the Su family. Our old master has long admired your great name, but unfortunately has not had the chance to meet you yet. I have been sent here today to invite you to our mansion for a visit. Please condescend to grant us an audience, and alleviate my master's eagerness to meet virtuous men."

  "This 'zhī hū zhě yě' stuff made Li Er Gou dizzy. His old mother, who had never seen the world, thought her son was in trouble with the law and that the government had sent someone to arrest him, scaring her so much she shrank into a corner of the bed, trembling like a sieve."

  In a state of confusion, the house was already surrounded by onlookers. Among them was Zhang Hu Lu, who was in charge of Li Er Gou's pig slaughter business. Seeing the situation, he squeezed into the house and asked about what had happened. Smiling at Li Er Gou, he said: "Er Gou, you're in luck! It's Old Master Su from the city who wants to see you. His mansion is both dignified and imposing, and they are my old customers - even if nothing happens, they use seven or eight thousand catties of meat every year! I've long wanted to meet Old Master Su, but haven't had the good fortune yet!"

  Li Er Gou suddenly understood and whispered: "So it's a customer buying meat, probably looking for me to slaughter pigs. But my mother is ill. I can go, but I must return home on the same day."

  Gu Xuezhai said: "Our old master is eager to have Li Yingxiong stay in the mansion, so that he can ask for advice morning and night. The rooms are already prepared, waiting for your arrival."

  Li Er Gou asked, "What? Are you going to keep me here?" Seeing Gu Xuezhai nodding, he lowered his head and thought for a moment before shaking his head and saying, "No way, if I leave, what about my mother? She's sick in bed and can't get up. Who will cook for her when she's hungry? Who will give her clothes when it's cold? I won't go."

  A group of people repeatedly persuaded, Li Er Gou just shook his head. Later, the urging became more urgent, Li Er Gou became anxious and said: "Don't say any more, even if you give me a mountain of gold and silver, I won't go!"

  His mother heard the crowd talking, already knew the truth, and touched Li Er Gou's hand, saying softly: "Dog boy, don't be stubborn anymore, just follow them. Mother is useless, only knows how to sit on the bed eating, drinking, urinating, and defecating. Mother has held you back, you have your own future, go quickly, ah, good child, listen."

  Li Er Gou burst into tears upon hearing the news, grasping his mother's hand and unable to let go. He choked back sobs for a long time, unable to speak. The Su family servants whispered to each other, covering their mouths and laughing: "I've never seen anyone so foolish. They abandon wealthy patrons and instead cling to a half-dead old woman. Truly a country bumpkin with an oak head."

  At this moment, a voice came from outside: "Second Dog Brother, are you going out to do something? Are you going to be away for long?" Everyone turned their heads to look, and the person speaking was none other than Er Niu, the tofu-selling girl, with her delicate eyebrows and slender waist, leaning against the door frame.

  Zhang Hulu said: "It's Er Niu, you'd better come and persuade Er Gou too. This stubborn guy will only listen to you."

  The two women saw that the room was full of men and felt embarrassed to squeeze in, so they called out Er Gou to ask about the situation. After a moment's thought, she said: "You go, I'll take care of your mother. It's rare for a wealthy family to promote you, why not go and take a look?"

  Li Er Gou said: "This won't do, you sell tofu for a few coins and can't even feed yourself, how can you take care of my mother?"

  "Little rascal! You're looking down on people too much! We've grown up together since childhood, when have we ever been separated? Alright, I'll give you a peace of mind - even if I, Second Sister, go hungry, I'll make sure your mother eats her fill and dresses warmly. Your mother is my mother, isn't that enough?" As she spoke the last two sentences, she suddenly felt like she had misspoken, and her cheeks instantly flushed with two clouds of pink, as she lowered her head in embarrassment.

  Li Erdou's heart was both sweet and bitter, and he felt grateful. For a moment, he was speechless, and Erniang stood in front of him for a while before returning to the house to report to her mother. The mother and daughter found it hard to part with each other, and they comforted and exhorted each other again. The Su family's people became impatient and urged them to set off immediately. Li Erdou bid farewell to his mother and waved goodbye to Erniang, following the crowd towards the city.

  Arrived at the Su residence, according to etiquette, they first rested in a guest room outside the second gate for one night. The bed had embroidered quilts and soft pillows, but Er Gou was not used to it and slept on the stone floor instead. The next day, after having breakfast, Gu Xuezhai brought out a set of new clothes for him to change into, and only then did he take Er Gou to meet Su Jianan. At this time, Su Jianan was in his study tasting tea, and upon hearing that the young hero who had defeated Yang Qi's water had arrived, he hastily got up to welcome him. As soon as they met, Gu Xuezhai pulled on Er Gou's sleeve and whispered: "This is our family's master, Li Hero, you can go forward and pay your respects."

  Two dogs walked from the guest room into the study, along the way were carved beams and painted rafters, vermilion railings and jade carvings. They looked straight at him, their eyes dizzy and confused, as if they were dreaming of a fairyland, completely forgetting where they were. At this moment, he suddenly heard someone say "pay respects" in his ear, his heart was flustered, not knowing how to "pay respects", in a state of panic, he knelt down on both knees and kowtowed seven times towards Su Jianan.

  Su Jianan hastily reached out to support him, saying: "No need for courtesy." But in his heart, he secretly muttered: "This person looks foolish and is just an ordinary country bumpkin. How could Qi Shui lose to him? Let me test his martial arts skills." With this intention, the arm that was originally raised to lift him up suddenly flipped over and pressed down on Er Gou's right shoulder.

  This move has a name, called "Jade Pillar Half Incline". It originated from the hard qigong variations of "Iron Plate Bridge" and "Thousand Jin Drop". Su Jian Nan combined it with the internal skill method of the Emei sect's long-range inner strength, making this move both hard and soft, its power hidden and not revealed. It is a rare superior martial art in the world of martial arts.

  Su Jian'nan's move was powerful and sinking, but Li Er'gou, who was on his knees, seemed to be completely unaware. When Su Jian'nan's arm just touched the shoulder of his clothes, Er'gou bowed down again with a loud thud. The timing of this bow was perfectly grasped, coincidentally following the momentum to dissipate the downward force of the opponent. Su Jian'nan's hands pressed into thin air, his feet floating empty, his breath not continuing, and he stumbled forward in a straight line.

  Two dogs hastily stood up, stretched out his hand to hold his elbow and said: "Be careful, don't fall." Su Jianan barely stabilized his body shape, his heart suddenly shook violently, secretly shocked and thought: "So lightly and casually, he dissolved my move, and his movements were natural without revealing any signs. Even my master Bai Yun Dao Zhang may not be able to do it. This person is so young yet possesses unparalleled martial arts skills, could he be a divine being sent from heaven?" The more he thought about it, the more astonished he became, staring at Er Gou with wide eyes.

  But Li Er Gou also had doubts in his heart, scratching his head and thinking: "This Su Lao Ye is really strange, why did he pounce on me as soon as we met? It's just like a boar in heat. Luckily I was a bit on guard, or he would have really pressed himself onto my body. But he's human, why does he have the same temperament as a pig? No wonder, looking at Su Lao Ye's white and chubby face, his big ears and his resemblance to a pig, probably his nature is similar to that of a pig too." Thinking of this, he carefully examined Su Jian Nan again, seemingly enlightened, and nodded his head.

  Two people, you look at me, I look at you, each with their own thoughts. After a moment, Su Jianan calmed down and was about to ask Er Gou to sit down and ask more questions. Suddenly, a servant rushed in from outside the door, panting: "Old master, there is someone outside who wants to see you and has brought a gift."

  Next to him, Gu Xuezhai scolded: "Can't you see that the master is receiving guests? There are cards left outside the second door, wait until after dinner to send them in."

  Su Jianan shook his head and said, "It doesn't matter, bring the letter over for me to take a look." He turned around and smiled at Er Gou, saying, "Li Zhuangshi, please sit down for a moment, let me handle some trivial matters before we chat again." As he spoke, he ordered someone to serve tea, while taking the letter from him. Under the sunlight, Su Jianan's heart suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

  Only saw the above writing two lines of large characters, said "Xiao Yao Bang Tian Feng Tang Tang Zhu Xie Qi Shui, Di Huo Tang Tang Zhu Du Yu He respectfully worship"

  Su Jian Nan was shocked and frightened, thinking to himself: "I thought there would be a twist in the situation, but I didn't expect them to come so quickly! The two masters of the Wandering Sect have appeared at the same time, which is unheard of in the Jianghu. It seems that this matter cannot end well, what can be done about it?"

  His heart was burning with anxiety, pacing back and forth in the house, hesitating: "Even if I abandon my home and business, retreat from the world, what about my family and disciples? Should I let Yuexian also spend her old age with me in the mountains?" He raised his head and saw Li Erdou, suddenly thinking of a plan, secretly thinking: "Forget it! If the Wandering Heroes Guild is in trouble, I'll hand this person over to take the blame. This foolish kid has offended Shui Jingyu and made an enemy, whatever happens can be pushed onto him, maybe even past grievances can be resolved."

  The plan was set, and soon Su Jianan ordered someone to bring the guests to the main hall. He himself went to change his clothes in the inner room, then came out with Li Er Gou. As they walked along the corridor, a loud voice came from the hall: "Du Er Ge, we came to pay our respects, but Su Jianan didn't show up for half a day. It seems he doesn't take us, the Wandering Heroes Gang, seriously!"

  Su Jianan hastily stepped inside, and saw that Qi Shui was sitting in a taishi chair with a white cloth wrapped around his hand. His face was full of anger and resentment. Behind him stood seven or eight robust men, each with their hands on the hilts of their swords, exuding an aura of murder. Su Jianan suppressed his fear, stepped forward, and made a bow, smiling as he said: "Honorable guest arrives at our humble abode without prior notice, I apologize for not being able to welcome you properly. It's been years since we last met, Brother Qi still looks as vigorous as ever, it's truly a joyous occasion!"

  She Qi Shui looked up at him and said in a low voice: "Su Jianan, you'd better not speak so loudly. The old account of breaking my legs has not been settled yet, and you also instructed someone to chop off my hand. Today, the number one master of the Xiao Yao Gang is here, what do you say we should do?"

  Su Jianan chuckled twice, just about to say a few soft words to divert the conversation, when suddenly someone said: "I'm telling you, Old Three, what's the point of bringing up Chen Pi Rotten again? Didn't you say that Jiangnan had produced an extraordinary and outstanding young heroic knight? I came specifically today to take a look at this young heroic knight, where is he?"

  The voice was sharp and fine, with a drawling tone, like a young actor on stage reciting lines in a high-pitched voice. Su Jianan followed the sound and saw that the speaker was sitting on the water's edge, an over-40-year-old man with a crow-like mouth and fox-like eyes, wearing a pink thin silk embroidered jacket, looking neither male nor female, gently wiping the corner of his mouth with a handkerchief.

  Su Jianan suddenly remembered the name, "Ah-yo", and feigned surprise, saying: "This must be Du Tangzhu, the master of Huotang Hall in the Xiangyang Gang. I've long heard of your great name, it's like thunder in my ears, today I see you and indeed you shine like a pearl, truly a divine being! It really makes me feel like a humble cottage is illuminated by your presence!" He repeatedly ordered someone to quickly serve tea.

  "That's enough, Su Lao Ye's mouth is too sweet and greasy for me, Du Yuhe can't bear it. Talking about being a god, this kind of talk is nauseating."

  Su Jianan smiled wryly and sat down by the door. Li Er Gou entered the house and saw Qi Shi bringing a wounded person in. He thought to himself that this person had first injured his sister, and then was injured by him, so they were even. He didn't mind it too much. Last night he slept on the stone floor and his body still hurt, and he stood behind Su Jianan for half a day, so he was already somewhat impatient. Now seeing everyone sitting down, he also sat down without being polite or distinguishing between host and guest, and looked at the large and majestic Taishi chair beside him, then moved closer and plopped himself down in the central seat of the main hall.

  Su Jianan was about to provoke the two dogs and the carefree gang into becoming enemies, but Qi Shui had reservations in his heart, so both of them remained silent. Du Yuhu saw that a strangely dressed young man was being so presumptuous, and for a moment he couldn't figure out where he came from, so he didn't ask any questions. As a result, the several famous martial arts masters on the platform were unexpectedly dominated by Li Erdou, who sat firmly in the master's seat.

  At that time, the servant brought up a pot of tea. Du Yuhu deliberately provoked and tested him, stretching out two fingers to lift the lid of the teacup and take a sniff, saying faintly: "Hmmm, this Nangxi Wuniu tea is indeed brewed with last year's rainwater, but unfortunately, the tea brewed with rainwater has an excessive fragrance and lacks lightness, far inferior to the refreshing elegance of snow water."

  Su Jianan raised his thumb in praise, saying: "Master Du is indeed a heroic and elegant gentleman, not like the common folk. This rainwater was actually collected during last year's Qingming Festival and has been stored underground for a year. I thought it would be of the highest quality, but after hearing Master Du's words today, I realized that snow water makes better tea. Why don't you two come to my humble abode again in the future, and when winter arrives, we can taste the wonder of snow tea together? Wouldn't that be a great joy?" In his heart, he thought: "If you really agree to come as a guest in the winter, at least for now, you won't bother me."

  Du Yuhé chuckled a few times, holding the teacup and gently lifting the lid to reveal the tea leaves. "Ah, Old Master Su is really good at telling jokes. My third brother, She Qi Shui, was just about to find you for revenge, how dare he be a noble guest in your Su Manor? At this time of year when the days are long and the nights are short, and the heat has just begun to rise, it's exactly the right time to enjoy snow tea. Why wait until winter?" As he spoke, Du Yuhé's face suddenly turned pale, and the teacup in his hand suddenly emitted a faint white mist. In an instant, a thin layer of white ice had formed on the surface of the tea water.

  "Good! What a great move 'Mystic Yin Divine Transmission'! Su Jianan, open your eyes and take a look, have you ever seen such a divine skill?"

  Du Yuhé tossed his handkerchief, stood up with a slender finger, and said in a soft voice: "Old Three, why are you speaking so loudly and scaring people? Isn't Mr. Su wanting to drink snow tea? Please taste it, but don't embarrass me!" As he spoke, he poured a small amount of tea and ice into the covered bowl, waved his hand, and sent the bowl flying to Su Jianan's side table, without spilling a single drop of tea.

  Su Jianan was both shocked and frightened. The other party's skill in "turning water into ice" was so ingenious, how could he still dare to be stubborn? He had no choice but to pick up the covered bowl, say "cheers", and slowly drink it down. Who knew that the tea mixed with icy water also contained the hidden "Xuanyin Shentong" cold energy, which was even more chilling to the bone. Su Jianan's stomach was delicate and pampered, how could he tolerate it? At this moment, his belly made a "gurgling" noise, followed by a series of loud farts that he couldn't hold back.

  Xie Qi chuckled and said: "The reputation of 'One Sword Shaking the South' really lives up to its name. I've heard it before, but today I'm truly convinced." Su Jian's face turned red with embarrassment, fortunately there were not many servants in the house, so he didn't lose too much face.

  Du Yuhe let out a light sigh and said, "It's not that I intentionally want to make things difficult for Old Man Su. The grudges of the past, you and Si San can settle among yourselves, I'm too lazy to bother with it. This time on the trip to Suzhou and Hangzhou, my original intention was just to appreciate the beauty of Jiangnan, hoping to find a kindred spirit who understands me." As he spoke, Du Yuhe's face suddenly flushed red, and he fiddled with his handkerchief, looking like a shy young maiden.

  Su Jian Nan's spirit was greatly lifted, and he said: "It turns out that Master Du is fond of the elegant way. As the saying goes, 'human emotions are nothing more than those between men and women.' Master Du is a heroic and elegant person, and it is only fitting that there should be beautiful women accompanying him in his pleasures. I, Su Jian Nan, am familiar with all the famous courtesans in Hangzhou, and I can just act as a matchmaker for Master Du."

  Du Yuhe sneered, "It's clear that you're a vulgar person. In the Hongwu Emperor's time, he said 'If I weren't born of a woman, all women in the world would be killed.' All women in the world are just noisy and boring, with a stench that fills the air. Which one is good? It's obvious that there's another kind of male beauty, either elegant or refined, who can appreciate the beauty of nature, drink wine, and sing songs. The wonder of it all is endless, how can female charm compare to this?" Su Jianan was shocked, never expecting that this carefree sect's big shot would actually like men!

  At this point, Du Yuhé let out a long sigh and continued in an eerie tone: "Alas, I, Du Yuhé, have a sentimental heart and a gentle nature, yet I've never found a handsome and kind-hearted gentleman to my liking. Ah, the other day, I heard from Si San that there's a young knife wielder who defeated him utterly. At such a young age, his martial arts skills are already so exceptional, surely his character and appearance won't be lacking either. My heart yearns for him, I only wish to meet this wonderful person."

  Just as he was getting emotional, Li Ergou walked up with a cup of tea and said: "It's hot outside, I'm thirsty. My tea is too hot for my mouth. Your tea isn't hot, and you're not drinking it, so let's just swap cups!" After finishing speaking, he picked up the iced tea and took a big gulp, smacking his lips and letting out a satisfied sigh, seemingly very pleased with himself.

  Du Yuhe was shocked, thinking that this tea water was extremely cold, even if he drank a small mouthful, there were few masters in the Jianghu who could withstand it. How could the young man in front of him be so calm? Could his inner strength be pure and thick enough to overcome the cold air of "Xuanyin Shentong"?

  Little did they know that Li Erdou grew up in a poor family, eating coarse grains and wild vegetables every day. In times of famine, there was no food, and he often ate tree bark and grass roots as a meal. His stomach was tempered like steel, so to speak, not to mention a cup of ice water, even earth, wood, sand, and stone could pass through his intestines unscathed.

  Du Yuhé's face turned ugly, and he asked in a shrill voice: "Who are you?" Xi Qishui tilted his head and said in a low voice: "Du Erge, it's that kid who chopped off my finger."

  Su Jianan quickly took over: "This heroic name is Li Er Gou, who has always been a lone wanderer and had no dealings with our Su family. Because he heard that he had hurt the master of the Yangtze River, he was invited to our humble abode, only hoping to resolve the misunderstanding between Master Yang and Hero Li." His words seemed sincere, but in fact, he had already shifted the blame onto Li Er Gou.

  Du Yuhai looked up and down with his eyes, his gaze was so impudent that it made Er Gou's skin crawl. After a while, Du Yuhai's face turned gloomy, and he said in a low voice: "I thought you were a handsome man like Pan An, but you're just a rustic simpleton! You can still look decent when you dress up neatly, but how can you be considered a rare beauty? Su Jianan, you found a country bumpkin to fill the number, it's too humiliating for me Du Yuhai!"

  Su Jianan panicked, and suddenly became speechless. Du Yuhai sneered: "Good! Since you have no sincerity, I can only take the lead for Si San, relying on my two-handed three-legged cat skills to teach you a lesson!"

  Su Jianan's forehead was sweating, and he hastily said to the two dogs: "Li Hero, Du Tangzhu said he wants to learn from your skills! Please quickly show off your true abilities and exchange blows with Du Tangzhu."