Chapter 27: The True and False Gentleman

  Dongfang Bubai's Flame Knife belonged to the intangible Split Air Palm, and Dongfang Bubai was also wandering around in the arena, so Linghu Chong could only barely keep his distance from him. However, his Yīgu Dān Jiàn (Eternal Solitude Nine Swords) claimed to be able to break all techniques under heaven, but this Split Air Palm had no shape or form, and Linghu Chong couldn't see the trajectory of his opponent's moves. The Breaking Palm and Breaking Air styles of the Eternal Solitude Nine Swords were not as effective in this situation.

  Chen Xiao watched anxiously from the side, knowing that Duan Yu had been fighting for so long and was getting a bit mentally unstable. He loudly reminded him: "Duan brother, just use one set of sword moves, don't use too many, or you'll get overwhelmed!"

  Duan Yu heard Chen Xiao's reminder and immediately came back to his senses. His left hand, which had been using the Shao Shang sword, stopped moving, and he switched to using only his right hand with the Zhong Chong sword.

  This Zhong Chong sword is launched by the middle finger, and its power is stronger than that of Shang Yang sword launched by the index finger.

  Xiao watched from the side with a smile, this segment of praise right hand clenched fist, only stretching out middle finger, from time to time pointing at Jiuyou, this Jiuyou unknowingly was unaware that he had been "fucked" by Duan Yu many times, really laughable.

  The two fought again, and Chen Xiao saw that Duan Yu's Zhong Feng sword technique was almost exhausted. At this moment, it was the time for internal energy to alternate and cycle. Suddenly, he reminded again: "Internal energy shifts from Zhong Fu to Yun Men to Tian Fu, and then to Xue Bai along the Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian. This time, use Shao Shang sword!"

  Chen Xiao had studied the Six Meridians Divine Sword when he was in Dahuo. Although he didn't really practice the six meridian sword energy, which route of swordsmanship went through which meridian acupoint, that could be said to be readily available.

  Duan Yu acted accordingly, withdrawing his middle finger and changing to an upright thumb. This Shao Shang sword belongs to the Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian, with internal force starting from Zhongfu acupoint, passing through Yunmen, Tianfu, Xiaobai, Chize, Kongzui, Lieque, Jingqu, Taiyuan, Yuji and finally reaching Shaoshang acupoint.

  This sword technique is grand and powerful, the strongest of the Six Pulse Divine Swords. It uses a simple yet effective approach to counter the complex moves of the Ji Mo Zhi's Flame Blade, with a hard-hitting palm force that collides head-on in mid-air, creating a deafening crash of internal energy that echoes incessantly.

  Jiumozhi stole a glance at Chen Xiao, and secretly wondered: "How can this young man call out the name of the Six Pulse Divine Sword? And how can he say the internal force circulation method of the Six Pulse Divine Sword? Could it be that he also knows how to wield the Six Pulse Divine Sword? This is absolutely impossible. However, since he can say these things, at least he should have some understanding of this sword technique, which is quite strange."

  Both parties fought for a while, and Kumārajīva suddenly made two palms cut out of thin air. He then jumped out of the battle group, his face always benevolent and smiling, without any anger, saying: "Today I met a high-ranking monk, how fortunate! Since you have taught me several moves, let's stop fighting, shall we?"

  He heard that he wanted to give up, Duan Yu usually didn't like fighting, and immediately replied: "Good, I'm exhausted." He then returned to his seat.

  Fortunately, the table he was at earlier had Dongfang Yu sitting there, and although the atmosphere in the hall was tense with swords and knives clashing, it didn't have much of an impact on Dongfang Yu's table.

  Linghu Cong was also somewhat tired, returned to the table, picked up his wine cup and poured himself a drink, downed it in one gulp, and only then let out a long sigh.

  As everyone finally stopped, Chen Xiao, although slightly relieved, still felt a sense of unease in his heart.

  This guy looks like a decent and dignified person, but in reality, he is a true hypocrite. Even compared to the original Yue Buqun, he is still not on the same level.

  To know that even Yuè Bù Qún in the original work knew to keep a decent face, and wouldn't dare do anything too excessive on the surface.

  But this Kumarajiva is a completely different story. He talks beautifully, but his actions are those of a bandit.

  He said he had an appointment with someone else and wanted Liu's Six Pulses Divine Sword. If Liu didn't give it to him, he would take it by force.

  Such a character, suddenly saying he's giving up just like that, really doesn't know what kind of idea he has in mind.

  However, at this time, the master of the Liu Mansion, Liu Zhengfeng, happened to hear the commotion and rushed back. As soon as he saw Ji Moyi, he immediately bowed his fist and said: "I heard that Master Guoshi has arrived, I'm sorry for not welcoming you from afar, please forgive me."

  As soon as he finished speaking, the entire hall suddenly buzzed with discussion.

  First came Dongfang Bubai, then Xiwu Guoshi arrived, this time Liu Zhengfeng's golden basin washing hands was truly a huge face-saving gesture.

  Jiumo Zhi's face wore a gentle smile, making people feel like they were basking in the warmth of spring. Not at all like he had just been fighting, his palms joined together as he said: "Sir is too polite. This humble monk arrived uninvited, and still hopes sir will forgive."

  Chen Xiao listened to the side and rolled her eyes, "You look at you, this guy has already come to the door but still speaks so hypocritically, this title of pseudo-gentleman is really well-deserved."

  But no matter what, Liu Zhengfeng was the host after all. Since the host didn't mind, Chen Xiao naturally couldn't say much either. He returned to Dongfang Bu Bai's side and prepared to continue drinking.

  At this time, Liu Zhengfeng called the family servant to bring a brand new chair for Jiumozhi and asked him to sit down. Then he made a four-way bow with his fists and smiled: "Fellow Jianghu practitioners, fellow seniors of Wulin, since I have washed my hands in the golden basin, it means that I have already retired from Jianghu. From now on, all the grudges in Jianghu will be ignored by Liu. However, everyone is still good friends, and if you pass by here in the future, please don't stand on ceremony, as long as you come to visit, Liu welcomes you all."

  His words were polite and courteous, and the heroes on the scene immediately cheered in approval.

  Liu Zhengfeng and others gradually quieted down, and he continued: "Now everyone knows that I and Qu Yang, Qu Dage, got to know each other through music. Now Qu Dage has lost all his martial arts skills, so I took the initiative to help Qu Dage ask for a favor. From now on, we two will only study music and absolutely not interfere with Jianghu affairs. I hope everyone present can fulfill this wish."

  As for Liu Zhengfeng, saying let it go is still reasonable.

  But this Qu Yang was previously an elder of the Sun Moon Cult, and had done countless evil deeds before. Now that he wanted to leave the Jianghu, the group of heroes suddenly became somewhat displeased.

  As the atmosphere gradually became a bit awkward, Chen Xiao suddenly stood up and first saluted Liu Zhengfeng and Qu Yang, then also saluted the group of heroes present. Only then did he smile and say: "Since Senior Qu Yang has already abandoned his martial arts, he is now just an ordinary person." Saying this, Chen Xiao looked at Master Xuanku of Shaolin Temple and asked: "There's a saying that 'putting down the butcher's knife can make one a Buddha on the spot', what does Master think?"

  The monks of Shaolin Temple have always advocated the creed that it is a great virtue to correct one's mistakes, and they are reluctant to take lives easily. Especially since Qu Yang has already abandoned his martial arts, if he wants to kill him, it would be against the Buddhist teachings. Thinking of this, Master Xuan Ku opened his mouth slowly and said: "Amitabha Buddha. Since Qu Shi Zhu has abandoned evil and turned to good, this is a great merit. I will replace my brother Xuan Ci to agree to this. From now on, as long as Qu Shi Zhu does not do evil again, Shaolin will never trouble you. If there is an opportunity in the future to come to Shaolin as a guest, Shaolin will also welcome you warmly."

  Shaolin has already expressed its stance, and Wudang naturally follows suit. However, the Wudang representative who came today is a relatively unknown Taoist priest. According to him, several key figures of Wudang are currently in seclusion studying Zhang Sanfeng's Taiji Quan and swordsmanship, and were unable to attend in person. Although he cannot make major decisions, it goes without saying that whether or not to trouble Qu Yang in the future is still a matter for later consideration. For now, he stands alongside Master Xuan Su.

  Later, people from various gangs such as Beggar Gang and Kunlun also came forward to express their stance, indicating that they would no longer pursue the matter.

  In the end, there were still some sects on the scene that had a long-standing feud with the Sun Moon Cult and did not want to take a stand. However, they also didn't dare to come forward for revenge, and for a time, they hesitated and were indecisive.

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