Chapter 3: Xiao Longzi

How could the Tiger Boss dare to speak out? How could he possibly fail to recognize the people around him, who are either constables or from Cangfeng Fortress and the Brocade Mansion? As the saying goes, a strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake, but these dragons are local dragons; how could he afford to offend them?

The mere thought of this scene made Gu Cangyue's scalp tingle with rage, wishing to immediately seize those little thieves and tear them to shreds

Yan Tao forced a smile and said, "Damn it, brother, three months ago I was wandering around Yandang Mountain, and who would have thought I accidentally stumbled into the residence of the Sword Immortal who had been resting there for seven hundred years? I obtained a sword pill and three Qingling pills. I originally thought the sword pill could help me advance further in my swordsmanship, and the three Qingling pills were meant as a gift for you to celebrate your sixtieth birthday. Who would have known that as soon as I left Yandang Mountain, I was targeted by someone? These bastards have quite the keen noses."

Yan Tao angrily exclaimed: "Absurd! I haven't been to the capital for five years. Why is the Ministry of Justice sending documents to arrest me? I have killed many, but a man of honor does not stoop to acts of debauchery. Do not recklessly accuse Yan Mo of such crimes."

Just like a frightened child who has done something wrong, the first thing he thought of was to go find his boss, Big Niu, to see if there was any way to come up with a solution. This was the main reason for his return to inform, rather than any feelings he had for the Golden Dragon Gang. After all, Big Niu had often exploited him for his own gain, and seeing Big Niu in trouble was the most delightful thing for him

Rest assured, I guarantee that I will retrieve the items for everyone without any damage. Whoever took those items, I assure you that they will regret being born into this world

Three thugs were stunned by a loud shout, their heads spinning. The thug holding the knife felt as if his wrist had been struck hard by a twenty-pound hammer wielded by a blacksmith, rendering his entire arm unresponsive. As his grip loosened, the dagger fell to the ground, while his wrist swelled up as if it were rising like dough. Subsequently, a sharp pain caused this thug to let out a loud "Oh!" His vision darkened, and he fainted. The dagger fell to the ground, and his wrist swelled up as if it were rising like dough. Subsequently, a sharp pain caused this thug to let out a loud "Oh!" His vision darkened, and he fainted.

A cold, chilling voice came through: "What are you doing here? I want to see where you think you're going?" As the cold wind stirred, Gu Cangyue and the others saw a flash of figures before them. Two old men, dressed in splendid brocade robes and holding canes, arrived at the scene. One appeared like a skeletal frame, emanating a faint green aura; the other was a plump old woman with a face like a peach blossom, her body exhibiting an unusual pink hue.

Li Feng felt as if his body was being beaten like a drum, his chest emitting a "bang bang" sound. A wave of bloodiness surged from his chest, and everything before him was pitch black, rendering him unable to see anything. He couldn't help but think: "This is bad, these two scoundrels are going to kill me... If I'm going to die, I might as well take someone down with me." Thus, he tightened his grip even more and bit directly at the neck of the gang leader.

Xiao Longzi smiled even more brightly. He gently stepped forward, standing in front of Li Feng, and asked with a smile: "Immortal, are you here to become my disciple?"

Li Feng recalled the expression of the third manager of the Huiyuan Bank just now, and a smile spread across his face as he began to curse: "This old turtle, not even aware that his wife is cheating on him. When I told him, he blamed me instead. Now he knows how formidable I am, doesn't he?" However, it was fortunate that the third manager of the bank was involved in the handling of stolen goods; otherwise, the silver notes, gold notes, and other items that Li Feng and his companions had obtained would surely have led to their capture.

Gu Cangyue secretly took a step back, fully aware that true masters from the Jinxiufu had arrived. He knew in his heart that he could not defeat these two old monsters.

The imposing figure from the Jinxiufu, clad in brocade, coldly stared at Boss Hu and said in a sinister tone: "This is your guarantee. If those items are even slightly damaged, you will not live to see another day, and neither will your men in Suzhou. Our clan has issued an order: those three pills are of utmost importance to our minor estate. Even if they lose a tiny bit of sealant, all the ruffians and scoundrels in Suzhou, along with the city’s vermin, will have to pay for it with their lives"

Li Feng let out a breath, and gradually began to see things clearly before him. He could not help but weakly say, "Old Dao, thank you. If you hadn't come, I would have been done for today. Damn it, those three damned bastards, raised by that foul woman. If I don't castrate you today, do you think I, Young Master, am afraid of you?" At this moment, the thought swirling in Li Feng's mind was to quickly kill and silence them, to prevent any rumors from spreading and causing him trouble in the future. Damn it, those three damned bastards, raised by that foul woman. If I don't castrate you today, do you think I, Young Master, am afraid of you?" At this moment, the thought swirling in Li Feng's mind was to quickly kill and silence them, to prevent any rumors from spreading and causing him trouble in the future.

The soul of Li Feng has not yet returned to its shell, while Boss Hu has already agreed wholeheartedly: "Esteemed sir, rest assured, there will be no mistakes. I will take you all to the lair of the Golden Dragon Gang right now; they must all be there at this moment. You can trust me, I guarantee there will be no errors. I will take you all there immediately."

Yan Tao was so furious that his eyes rolled back, and he spat out a mouthful of black blood, losing consciousness immediately. Duan Qing, who was nearby, hurriedly embraced Yan Tao, momentarily at a loss for words.

The speed of running was too fast, and Li Feng did not notice what was ahead. He was unaware that while he was going in circles in the dark alley, four thugs had already taken a straight path out of the city and were waiting for him ahead. The thugs were still oblivious to the fact that their leader had already been captured by Leng Lingfeng, and they were hoping to catch Li Feng in order to receive a reward from Gu Cangyue.

Above, a full moon seems to be just within reach, as if one could touch it with a hand; wisps of clouds, faintly edged with silver, drift by like fleeting shadows; beneath my body lies the earth, and in the distance, the faint glow of lights from Suzhou city can be seen, while the tallest peaks outside Suzhou appear so insignificant at this moment

Looking again at the person who was putting all his strength into kicking the Tiger Boss in the stomach, Li Feng understood that no matter how powerful the Tiger Boss was, he still could not contend with the officials. The one currently beating the Tiger Boss was Leng Lingfeng, one of the six most capable iron captains under the command of Gu Cangyue, the chief constable of Suzhou Prefecture.

Li Feng is, after all, just a child. No matter how tough his body becomes from the falls on the street, or how well the Qingling Dan has regulated his condition, his stamina is still insufficient. After running for so long and falling twice in a row, with a large gash opened on his forehead, how can he still keep going? He barely managed to run for a dozen zhang before his legs went weak. The more anxious he became, the more he recalled the scene of Leng Lingfeng casually killing the subordinates of Tiger Boss, causing his legs to become increasingly unresponsive. After trembling a few times, he collapsed helplessly onto the ground.

The gentle breeze and light clouds accompany a crescent moon, casting a cool glow that illuminates the earth

Everyone in the Splendid Mansion trembled slightly, and they all screamed as they rushed out.

After a period of idle chatter, Li Feng had already regained most of his strength. He discarded the stone in his hand, took out the sword pellet from his pouch, and casually tossed it into the dense grass by the roadside. Then, he retrieved some wound medicine, applying it to his forehead while continuously spitting out the blood foam that was oozing from the wound in his mouth. He muttered softly, "This is troublesome; the evidence is gone, but those guys will definitely want to kill me. Damn it, that cut seems a bit too deep."

The fierce wind rushed in like a wild horse breaking free, accompanied by the sound of the wind. A thug casually picked up a thick tree branch from the roadside, aimed carefully at the oncoming force, and swung it fiercely. With a loud "bang," the fierce wind's body was propelled forward and crashed heavily to the ground. Due to the speed of his charge, he awkwardly rolled on the ground four or five times. The four thugs cheered in unison, pouncing on him like eagles swooping down on chicks, eagerly waiting to capture the fierce wind.

A layer of cold sweat formed on Li Feng's forehead, and his stomach was constantly churning with endless suffering: "If I had known, I would have thrown away this damned prisoner's item. Why am I still carrying it? As long as there is no evidence, who can say it was us? ... How could I, Li Feng, who has been wise all my life, be so confused now?"

The young master, furious, watched as this person actually used his subordinate as a human shield and threw him down. How could he remain calm? He unfurled his folding fan and fiercely slashed it across, sending a gust of sharp wind towards the shadow's thigh. The shadow let out a sinister cold laugh, spinning rapidly like a top, and hundreds of palm shadows appeared around his body. With a series of loud cracks, he unleashed thirteen consecutive palm strikes, effortlessly dissipating the young master's gust of wind. The shadow let out a sinister cold laugh, spinning rapidly like a top, and hundreds of palm shadows appeared around his body. With a series of loud cracks, he unleashed thirteen consecutive palm strikes, effortlessly dissipating the young master's gust of wind.

Li Feng felt a sharp pain in his chest, nearly having his ribs broken, and his head was buzzing from the violent jolt after falling. Fortunately, it was not the first time he had been struck on the head with a brick in the street; he could still endure such blows, especially since his meridians had been thoroughly cleansed by the energy of the Qingling Pill, making his body feel more agile than ever. Driven by the desire to escape, he did not look back at all, quickly getting up and continuing to sprint forward. Fortunately, it was not the first time he had been struck on the head with a brick in the street; he could still endure such blows, especially since his meridians had been thoroughly cleansed by the energy of the Qingling Pill, making his body feel more agile than ever. Driven by the desire to escape, he did not look back at all, quickly getting up and continuing to sprint forward.

The four leaders, including Gu Cangyue and the Flower Protector, burst into wild laughter as they watched the cold light of the stars enveloping Yan Tao and the * map * book. Each of them was so pleased that they nearly felt like soaring into the sky. As long as they could separately obtain the Sword Pellet and the Qingling Pill, the merit from this would be astonishing, and one can only imagine how much their status within the sect would rise afterwards

Yan Tao's expression changed rapidly as he glared fiercely at Duan Qing, shaking his head and lamenting: "Damn it, what bad luck I have! Which god have I offended? Falling into that cave for no reason, almost getting killed by a white tiger is one thing, but being chased for over a thousand miles is another. What is going on with my luck this year? ... Brother, I will listen to you; just give them the things. Damn it, after all, I have killed so many of them, I won't be at a loss."

Duan Qing asked with an unchanging expression: "Lao Yan, what have you obtained? How did both Cangfeng Fortress and Jinxiu Mansion end up at odds with you? No matter how good the item is, one must have the life to enjoy it. Tell me, what did you get?"

Xiao Longzi burst into laughter, delightedly tugging at his beard and exclaiming: "As long as it's a deity, you want to be my disciple? Wonderful, wonderful! I have been wandering down the mountain for half a year, from the northwest to the south of the Yangtze River, from the southwest to the East China Sea, and I finally encountered you, this little child. Hahaha, I can report back to that old immortal Chen Songzi now, and I can return to the mountain for quiet cultivation, wholeheartedly refining my Golden Elixir path... Little child, today you are indeed blessed, for I am a deity. Wonderful, wonderful! I have been wandering down the mountain for half a year, from the northwest to the south of the Yangtze River, from the southwest to the East China Sea, and I finally encountered you, this little child. Hahaha, I can report back to that old immortal Chen Songzi now, and I can return to the mountain for quiet cultivation, wholeheartedly refining my Golden Elixir path... Little child, today you are indeed blessed, for I am a deity... Hahaha, even if I am not a deity now, it won't be long before I am, hahaha, soon, soon."

A strong wind filled his mind with regret, and he almost let out a long sigh to the heavens. Fortunately, his survival skills on the streets were exceptional; he knew that this was a time to escape, not an opportunity to lament like Guan Yu. Thus, he quickened his pace, his feet desperately pounding against his backside as he sprinted forward

However, Xiao Longzi did not pay attention to Li Feng's words; he merely smiled and looked at Li Feng. Suddenly, a pair of pupils emerged in his eyes, emitting a faint blue light as he scrutinized Li Feng's body from top to bottom. At the same time, he uttered incomprehensible sounds: "Ha, orphaned? Very good, died well... No relatives? Even better, died cleanly... No friends or family? Excellent, completely wiped out is even better... Hmm, all alone, unable to survive? Truly wonderful... Haha, not bad, not bad, really very good."

Four thugs cheered and strode forward with determination

Where has the fierce wind ever passed through such a bizarre scene in the high sky? Long ago, a few 'gurgling' sounds would have escaped from his throat, frightening him to the point of fainting.

Especially now, as the whereabouts of the items are unknown, Yan Tao's life has become particularly important. Gu Cangyue and the others will surely seek out renowned doctors, treating Yan Tao with the utmost reverence, as if he were an ancestor. They can also try to adopt the demeanor of a group of public officials being cared for by their own descendants. Just thinking about it makes Duan Qing smile so broadly that he can hardly close his mouth

Duan Qing decisively slapped his own face and laughed while scolding, "Indeed, it is despicable to disguise oneself as someone else, but to turn into the appearance of your old man is truly lowly." After saying this, he flipped his palm, and his entire face instantly transformed, revealing an ordinary visage with a pair of eyes, a nose, and a mouth.

The ancient Cangyue roared: "Someone, please treat the two gentlemen well in Suzhou Prefecture, and once we find the item, we will send them off from Suzhou Prefecture... Capture all the gang leaders on the streets of Suzhou Prefecture, beat them to a pulp, and see whose claws are itching to provoke us for what we want... Wake up all the brothers on rotation, do it for me... Damn it, turn Suzhou Prefecture upside down, we must retrieve that item."... Capture all the gang leaders on the streets of Suzhou Prefecture, beat them to a pulp, and see whose claws are itching to provoke us for what we want... Wake up all the brothers on rotation, do it for me... Damn it, turn Suzhou Prefecture upside down, we must retrieve that item.

Li Feng was walking forward with his head down when suddenly, from around the corner of a narrow alley ahead, a series of painful groans erupted. With extensive experience in street fights, Li Feng immediately recognized that someone had been dealt a heavy blow to the stomach, muffled as they were, which was the only way they could produce such sounds. Li Feng clicked his tongue and quietly remarked to himself, "Goodness, which unfortunate brother is it? Has he run into the likes of Tiger Boss and his gang, or is it Zhu Da and his crew from the south of the city? I hope it’s not one of our Jinlong Gang brothers; otherwise, I would feel a bit embarrassed watching you suffer from the sidelines."

Li Feng strolled around outside Chunyi Building for a short while. At this moment, his attire had transformed into a neat set of long servant's clothing, typical of a young servant accompanying his youthful master to experience the sights of the flower streets and willow lanes. While the master had gone inside the building to enjoy himself, the young servant naturally should wait outside. In just this brief period, Li Feng's pockets had already gained two money bags, containing a total of three gold ingots. Naturally, there had originally been banknotes worth more than a hundred times that amount in his wallet, but for safety reasons, those banknotes had already been disposed of.

Li Feng staggered to his feet, spitting out a mouthful of blood foam. Dazed, he heard Xiao Longzi mumbling to himself: "However, according to my senior brother who travels down the mountain, in the past thirty to fifty years, the Mongolians have been causing quite a stir. But ever since a guy with the surname Zhu became emperor, hasn’t there been no more fighting? Why are these people still starving?"

The ancient Cangyue exclaimed: "Thousand Illusions Hand, this is the Thousand Illusion Deity Duan Qing. Attack, kill Yan Tao!" Having said that, he had already soared into the air, swiftly striking two palms towards Duan Qing's chest.

Imagine in the future, when the other major sects of the martial world ask with glee: "Oh, isn't your Cangfeng Fortress reputed to be the best in the martial world? How is it that you dispatched over a hundred experts, yet this item was taken away by a mere ruffian? Could it be that your skills are only good for playing with money and women?"

The leader of the thugs grinned and said: "Damn it, you little brat, do you still dare to act tough with us? We have gone through blood and storm in Suzhou City, are we afraid of a small-time thug like you? ... ... If you know what’s good for you, hand over that thing called the Sword Pill, otherwise I will skin you alive." Four thugs had already surrounded Li Feng, approaching him with sinister grins.

The ancient Cangyue coldly stated: "Our fortress lord has ordered that the sword pill is absolutely necessary. Our Cangfeng Fortress has expended considerable effort to obtain the records of that estate. We were just about to send someone to rush there, but you, the King of Hell's sword, got there first. This is somewhat unreasonable, isn't it?"

Li Feng dared not linger on the street any longer and quickly darted into a dark alley, hastening his steps towards his old hideout. Little did he know that if he hadn't run, those thugs were already familiar with him and wouldn't have suspected him. Now that he was running, a few sharp-eyed thugs had already set their sights on him. Two thugs quickly followed behind Li Feng, while several others took a detour to encircle him from different directions.

Old Cangyue gently rubbed his palms together and smiled: "Extermination of families? Of course, of course, that is a capital offense. However, as the chief constable of Suzhou, I naturally have the authority to request assistance from the garrison to capture the notorious bandit Yan Wangjian... Brother Yan, you are truly formidable; the Ministry of Justice in the capital has already issued a strict order to apprehend you, the bandit who commits all sorts of heinous acts. I, Gu, am merely acting on orders; what is so strange about that?"... Brother Yan, you are truly formidable; the Ministry of Justice in the capital has already issued a strict order to apprehend you, the bandit who commits all sorts of heinous acts. I, Gu, am merely acting on orders; what is so strange about that?

The waves made him shiver all over, while Gu Cangyue stood in front of him with a smile, saying: "Lord Duan, I extend my greetings here. It seems that those gentlemen from the Jinxiufu did not keep Brother Duan behind, which is somewhat unexpected for me. However, Brother Yan Tao is already severely injured; apart from the last breath he is holding on to, preparing to fight to the death for us, he has no capacity for action left. How far do you think Brother Duan can carry him to escape?"

Li Feng's expression changed; he realized that the words spoken by Xiao Longzi were not something a normal person could utter. Looking again at Xiao Longzi's strange gaze, he felt a chill run down his spine. He slowly stepped back, fearfully looking at Xiao Longzi and said with a smile: "Ha, Daoist, thank you for saving my life. In the future, I, Li Feng, will surely repay you... The day is getting late, and I haven't even had dinner yet, so I should take my leave now"

Swiftly leaping over the city wall, like a nimble monkey, he dashed towards the lair of the Golden Dragon Gang. He had already covered several dozen meters, while on the other side, Boss Hu and his men were just being escorted out of the city gate.

Xiao Longzi looked at Li Feng with a smile, nodding repeatedly, murmuring to himself: "Wonderful, a carefree little layman, he doesn't seem very old, much younger than I was when I first ascended the mountain. Hmm, his bones are delicate, his celestial appearance is perfect, his eyes are spirited, his innate talent is quite good... Even more impressive is his calmness in chaos; having just escaped a great calamity, he can speak freely. This is what is known as the cultivation of a still heart, I didn't expect this little fellow to possess it as well... What is even rarer is that his hundred meridians are unobstructed, it’s as if someone has opened them for him with innate ethereal energy, truly remarkable, truly remarkable... Hmm, even better is his calmness in chaos; having just escaped a great calamity, he can speak freely. This is what is known as the cultivation of a still heart, I didn't expect this little fellow to possess it as well... What is even rarer is that his hundred meridians are unobstructed, it’s as if someone has opened them for him with innate ethereal energy, truly remarkable, truly remarkable..."

Swinging his head, he strolled around the street and heard the guests inside Chunyi Building arguing with the turtle vendor. Li Feng revealed a satisfied smile, chuckling as he turned into a small alley, softly complaining: "Old Niu, it's not that I, Ah Feng, am not diligent; I have paid my monthly dues this month, humph. I brought back three gold ingots, which is more than enough for you to do anything. I am going back to rest..." He continued his soft complaints: "Old Niu, it's not that I, Ah Feng, am not diligent; I have paid my monthly dues this month, humph. I brought back three gold ingots, which is more than enough for you to do anything. I am going back to rest... Damn that A Long, don't you always want to step on me to rise to power? You better run into those subordinates of Gu Tuo and get beaten half to death."

Li Feng cautiously observed the four thugs, continuously shifting his feet in an effort to lean his body against the tree by the roadside. He shouted loudly, "What sword pills or knife pills? How could I possibly have such worthless items? Don't come any closer... don't come any closer... I said, don't come any closer, or I won't hold back."

Li Feng wiped away a smear of blood, and without a second thought, he grabbed the three gold ingots from his pocket and threw them behind him, shouting: "You bastards are so ungrateful, coming to rob me of my money again. Is our Golden Dragon Gang just for you to bully? Today, I concede; take the money, but I will go talk to Boss Niu about this." After saying this, Li Feng dared not linger; he barely managed to support his body and was about to run forward.

Li Feng was taken aback; Boss Hu was the leader of more than half of the gangsters in Suzhou. Even well-known figures in the martial arts world would give him some respect. What happened today that he offended such a powerful figure, ending up in such a miserable state?

A scholar in a blue Daoist robe, with a small redwood gourd hanging at his waist, approached slowly along the path. His gentle features and five strands of willow fluff cascading down about a foot in length suggested he was in his forties. As he walked, he softly chanted: "The Great Way flows, capable of going in all directions. All things rely on it for life, yet do not complain; achievements are accomplished without seeking recognition... Therefore, the sage never considers himself great, and thus can achieve greatness"

Duan Qing chuckled softly: "No wonder the two great elders of the Jinxiufu are all fixated on me, the infamous one. It turns out it was you, this cold-faced fellow, who caused the trouble. If it weren't for my somewhat skillful ability to change my appearance, I would have probably been drained dry by that group of women long ago"

The ruffians sneered repeatedly: "Damn it, without that sword pill, let us search your body. We don't want any other treasures on you, we just want to ensure you don't have anything strange on you, and I will let you go immediately... Hmm? Shall we search?"

The dull sound of "Peng" seemed to resemble the noise of a watermelon being smashed. Li Feng cautiously peeked out with one eye, only to see that it was one of Tiger Boss's subordinates whose head had been crushed by a punch from Leng Lingfeng, the headless corpse falling to the ground with a "pu" sound. Li Feng nearly screamed, but fortunately, he quickly bit down on his tongue; the sharp pain reminded him that he absolutely could not make a sound now, for if he did, it would mean certain death for him.

Just as Li Feng was about to shout, he suddenly felt a heavy weight on his body, followed by a lightness, and inexplicably found himself at an altitude of one thousand zhang.

Li Feng rushed into the intricate alleyway like a fierce wind. After slowing his pace slightly, he wound through the twisting alleys for quite some time before finally reaching a section of the city wall that was on the verge of collapse. He could already sense that someone was pursuing him from behind; this was an instinct honed from three years of fleeing from people who chased him with bricks in the streets. Li Feng couldn't help but feel grateful that the previous area was so complicated, otherwise he would have had no way to escape. He could already sense that someone was pursuing him from behind; this was an instinct honed from three years of fleeing from people who chased him with bricks in the streets. Li Feng couldn't help but feel grateful that the previous area was so complicated, otherwise he would have had no way to escape.

While running, applying medicine, and anxiously glancing back, the immediate consequence was that Li Feng collided headfirst into a tree, momentarily seeing stars. Suddenly, a heavy blow struck him. Three thugs lunged at him, their heavy fists landing brutally on Li Feng's body, causing him to fall backward. Following that, three large feet kicked him mercilessly, making Li Feng cry out in pain on the ground

After glancing at the direction in which Leng Lingfeng and the others had disappeared, Li Feng dared not proceed that way. Trembling, he could only cautiously emerge from the alley, resembling a frightened mouse peeking out. He pulled a few strands of hair over his face, lowered his head, and hurriedly made his way towards the old lair of the Jinlong Gang.

Yan Tao's expression turned extremely grim, his entire face was ashen. He gritted his teeth and muttered: "Gu Cangyue, do you dare to privately mobilize the soldiers of the guard and the divine crossbow camp? This, this is a charge of exterminating a family and destroying a household"

As Yan Tao closed his eyes, awaiting death, a shadow whirled past the beautiful women of the Jinxiufu like a whirlwind. With a twist of its hands, a violent gust "whooshed" up, sweeping away more than a dozen slender figures and throwing them into the dense rain of arrows. The subordinates of Jinxiufu could only emit a brief, mournful cry as they were pierced by the deadly crossbow bolts, meeting a tragic end on the spot

To speak of fear, at this moment, Li Feng is terrified to death. Although he has been roaming the streets since childhood, he is still only about eleven or twelve years old. His most extensive experience has been witnessing street thugs fighting over territory and getting their heads smashed. Now, with a living person being killed right before his eyes, he is already scared out of his wits. He thinks of escaping, but apart from the nearby towns and villages around Suzhou, he has no idea what lies beyond, not even knowing what cities exist outside Suzhou. Where can he run to?

The tone suddenly became extremely fierce, and with a heavy stomp, Leng Lingfeng brought his foot down hard, producing a crisp sound of bones shattering from the wrist of Tiger Boss. Just as Tiger Boss was about to scream in agony, a burly man dressed in brocade immediately crouched down and swiftly covered Tiger Boss's mouth, resulting in only muffled groans of distress escaping his lips.

Gu Cangyue and the other two shot a fierce glare at the Flower Protector, who merely snorted in response, completely ignoring the mysterious glances from the people of Cangfeng Fortress

The young master of the Blood Jade Plum Blossom coldly remarked, "It was not easy for our Blood Jade Plum Blossom to obtain information from the deputy lord of their Cangfeng Fortress. A large group from the Jinxiufu is still heading towards Yandang Mountain, yet you, Yan Tao, have actually brought the Qingling Pill down the mountain. Our Blood Jade Plum Blossom has sacrificed its allure for three years to finally infiltrate the upper echelons of Cangfeng Fortress, and we deserve an explanation for this."

Yan Tao, filled with extreme reluctance, reached out to touch his belt, and then his face turned completely pale. His fingers trembled as he revealed the clothing that had been neatly sliced open with a fine seam, and he began to wail as if he had lost his parents: "Damn it, heavens! My Yan Wang Sword has capsized in the gutter today... Damn it, I can accept being blocked by your Cangfeng Fortress and Jinxiu Mansion, but even the little thieves on the street dare to urinate on my Yan Tao's head... I, I, I have roamed the martial world for thirty years; when have I ever made such a blunder... Damn it, I can accept being blocked by your Cangfeng Fortress and Jinxiu Mansion, but even the little thieves on the street dare to urinate on my Yan Tao's head... I, I, I have roamed the martial world for thirty years; when have I ever made such a blunder... Brother, I don't want to live anymore; I, I, I am so damn embarrassed..."

Xiao Longzi suddenly revealed an extremely radiant smile: "Little child, are you truly unburdened, without parents, and without neighbors?"

As Li Feng dodged the stones, his entire body lunged into the thug's embrace, and his left-hand blade viciously cut into the thug's thigh. When Li Feng was pickpocketing, the blade had to be applied with force according to the material, hardness, toughness, and slickness of the target's clothing, so it had essentially become instinctual; the blade always entered through the path of least resistance. As a result, this cut left a gash over three inches long and about two inches deep on the thug's thigh, revealing a narrow gap where the white bone was visible. When Li Feng was pickpocketing, the blade had to be applied with force according to the material, hardness, toughness, and slickness of the target's clothing, so it had essentially become instinctual; the blade always entered through the path of least resistance. As a result, this cut left a gash over three inches long and about two inches deep on the thug's thigh, revealing a narrow gap where the white bone was visible.

At that moment, disregarding the four thugs rushing towards him and the significant difference in their sizes, he picked up a stone from the ground, stealthily drew out his black blade, which was as long as his index finger and half as wide, with his left hand. With his eyes wide open and head tilted, he stood fiercely on the grass by the roadside, shouting loudly, "Come on, come on, come at me. If I don't break your heads today, I am your son... Tiger Boss never said such rules. I've already given you my money, so why are you still chasing me?"

A group of people looked at Duan Qing, whose face was strikingly similar to Lang Tian's, and upon hearing Duan Qing speak in Lang Tian's brash tone, an eerie and absurd feeling arose in their hearts. Lang Tian, on the other hand, was trembling with anger, taking a step forward and shouting loudly: "Duan Qing, you, the Thousand Illusions Divine Monarch, are indeed a prominent figure in the martial world, yet you actually resort to such despicable tactics. You, you..."

Xiao Longzi was momentarily taken aback and quickly bowed, exclaiming: "My apologies, my apologies, Supreme Laojun, the Supreme of the Three Pure Ones, and all the celestial beings present, this is all the fault of Chen Songzi. He did not inform me that with just a light punch or kick, I could knock someone out; all of this is his fault... How strange, how strange, I cannot knock out a tiger on this mountain with just one punch, how is it that people nowadays are so frail? Could it be that after not coming down from the mountain for eighty years, the people below have not eaten or drunk anything, resulting in such a state of hunger?"

Duan Qing let out a cold laugh, and when he turned his face towards Gu Cangyue, it was unexpectedly a face of stunning beauty. Gu Cangyue was taken aback, quickly retracting thirty percent of his palm strength. Subsequently, Duan Qing delivered five heavy kicks onto Gu Cangyue's palm, forcefully pushing him back to the ground. Duan Qing then created a trail of residual shadows, rushing like the wind towards Yan Tao, and stood firmly beside him.

However, his teeth had not yet approached the thug's neck when one thug had already drawn a dagger and fiercely thrust it towards Li Feng's chest

The three thugs were stunned, glanced at their fallen companion whose thigh was gushing blood, and let out a roar before immediately giving chase.

Leng Lingfeng revealed a kind smile, quickly releasing his foot, and with one hand helped up the bruised and battered Tiger Boss, gently brushing off the dust from his clothes. He smiled and said: "This is what a good brother is, isn't it? Tiger Boss? Don't blame me for making things difficult for you today; it's just that Old Gu said that whoever stole those few items must die. If we can't find them, then we will have to take the blame ourselves"

Li Feng made a bold decision in his heart: "Damn it, I've already thrown away three pills. If they catch me, I definitely won't survive. I might as well go all out." The reckless and fearless demeanor of a street thug suddenly emerged. As the saying goes, even a cornered dog will jump over the wall; could it be that Li Feng is even worse than a dog? Moreover, when he was following Boss Niu and the Jin Hu Gang to snatch business, he had also smashed people's heads with a stick from behind. He still had the courage to take risks.

With a face full of well-defined muscles, the cold and imposing Cold Lingfeng heavily stepped on the palm of Tiger Boss, gently massaging it with his foot, and amiably asked: "Tiger Boss, it's not that I, Cold, am making things difficult for you; it's just that your subordinates have claws that are too long. Our old chief is currently looking for an item, but the owner claims that two treasures were stolen from him. You see, this issue is quite serious."

With the frenzied orders of the ancient Cangyue, all two hundred personnel stationed at Cangfeng Fortress in Suzhou were mobilized. Over a hundred constables from the Suzhou government office and more than two hundred errand runners rushed to the streets, joined by a group of fierce and menacing figures from the Jinxiu Mansion, beginning to appear in the places where the local ruffians often gathered, preparing to arrest individuals and extract confessions. At this moment, Suzhou was already enveloped in night, illuminated by bright lights and filled with the sounds of singing and dancing, making it an opportune time for both large and small ruffians to venture out in search of extra earnings. This commotion was bound to create a lively scene.

Hearing the howling wind by his ear, Li Feng couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief. For a petty thief like him, which ruffian in the city wouldn't beat him up on sight? Fortunately, it was precisely this that had honed his skills in escaping and enduring beatings. When he ran, he was confident that those who had trained in martial arts would never be able to catch him.

The ancient cold moon said: "I am an official, you are a commoner. How should this crime be written? Naturally, you need not worry, Brother Yan. As for the official document from the Ministry of Justice, to be honest, it has not yet reached the Suzhou Prefecture. However, given our 'Cangfeng Fortress' connections with the court, what would it matter to supplement an official document later? If Brother Yan claims you have not committed adultery, then we can engage in adultery with a few beautiful women and pin the blame on you afterward. Wouldn't that complete the charges?"

Shaking his head, the Taoist suddenly pointed to the sky and muttered curses: "You, Chen Songzi, I, Xiao Longzi, am at least your disciple. Yet, after wasting a whole furnace of 'Gathering Embryo Pills' on you, you send me down the mountain to find disciples. Is it that easy to find disciples? ... The sect master said that our Yuanzong has a sparse population, and it is not my place, being the lowest in rank, to go out and recruit disciples. How could it be so coincidental that I come to this ancestral home and happen to find over a hundred well-grounded disciples to bring back?"

However, Li Feng's wild and fierce spirit surged up, engaging in a brawl. When surrounded by others, one would either cover their head and endure the blows or desperately fight back against one of the opponents. This was one of the street survival techniques taught to Li Feng by Boss Niu. Thus, Li Feng let out a piercing scream, fiercely clinging to the thigh of the gang leader, bringing him down to the ground. With his mouth open, he bit down hard on the leader's ear, while his hands frantically clawed at the leader's groin and eyes. Therefore, Li Feng let out a piercing scream, fiercely clinging to the thigh of the gang leader, bringing him down to the ground. With his mouth open, he bit down hard on the leader's ear, while his hands frantically clawed at the leader's groin and eyes.

Yan Tao scolded fiercely: "You 'Cangfeng Fortress' are indeed a group of bandits, your actions..."

Duan Qing's expression changed, as he naturally understood what the sword pellet cultivated by the Sword Immortal was. Although this item was not on the same level as a true Sword Immortal's flying sword that could merge with the body, it was still a treasure sufficient to entice everyone in the martial world. With a sword in hand, as long as one understood the techniques of drawing and sheathing, even the number one expert in the martial arts world would have no choice but to flee in defeat. While the specific effects of the three Qingling Pills were unknown, the grand display before him suggested they were not ordinary items.

With a self-satisfied laugh, Leng Lingfeng shook his head and said, "Don't look at me so pitifully. In the past, you, Tiger Boss, have given me plenty of benefits, but this is something that our superior, the head of the Gu family, has instructed us to obtain. You know, this is what the number one fortress in the world wants. How could I not make every effort to pursue it? Therefore, our past friendship can only be regretted."

The Taoist stood on tiptoe and scolded for a while, then continued on weakly, sighing and saying: "How pitiful it is that I have just completed the cultivation of Qi, yet the eight characters of the Golden Elixir have not even begun to take shape, and the Yuan Ying is as elusive as the moon in a well or flowers in a mirror. At this critical moment when I should be diligently advancing on the mountain, you old fellows are slacking off, which only brings suffering to me, Xiao Longzi... Alas, in this vast universe, under the bright sun, you dare to commit violence in public. Is there truly no law left?"

He still does not understand the significance of the Qingling Pill for martial artists. The young master of the Jinxiufu is merely preparing one Qingling Pill to curry favor with the granddaughter of the current Prime Minister Liu, while the other two are intended for himself and his elderly father to enjoy together, ensuring that the strength of Jinxiufu can be elevated to a higher level in the martial world, possibly even surpassing Cangfeng Fortress. Now that Li Feng has discarded three Qingling Pills, if the people of Jinxiufu were to find out, he would undoubtedly be subjected to a severe reprimand akin to being scraped by fish scales.

Fortunately, the leader of the gang had a clearer head and shouted loudly: "Damn it, have you forgotten the five hundred taels of gold promised by Gu Tuo? I am certain this kid has it on him, it must be on him, otherwise why would he run? Moreover, didn't Boss Hu make it clear this afternoon that if the brothers don't take action, then that case must have been done by that group from the Golden Dragon Gang... Didn't A Gao say he went to their den and didn't find those kids?"

The sound of the wind rose, and one by one, men clad in luxurious brocade robes silently appeared on the rooftops around. The masters of the Brocade Mansion in Suzhou have finally made their official appearance

In a rush, Li Feng did not consider thoroughly; as a mere servant, how could he possess so much gold

The stone in Li Feng's right hand was hurled fiercely, and the thug quickly withdrew his hand, shouting: "What a fierce little bastard, brothers, catch him... ah..." In the end, the thug let out a cry of agony.

The gang leader had just managed to break free from Li Feng's clutches and was preparing to counterattack with a punch to knock Li Feng out, when he suddenly felt a fierce wind rush towards him. A powerful foot, resembling a horse's hoof, struck his face with great force, causing his proud nasal bone to emit a cry of agony, and he too fell unconscious.

Leng Lingfeng whispered sharply: "How many little thieves do you have under your command? Did you hand over any strange items today? To be specific, I mean a silver or golden bullet, and three pills. Do you have them? If they have reached your hands, it would be best to hand them over to me; otherwise, Gu Tuo said that your Evil Tiger Gang will no longer be able to operate in Suzhou. Each of you will be thrown into the death prison, and after autumn, all will be executed. You will be charged with being remnants of Chen Youliang's faction, and your entire family will be implicated."

Li Feng was momentarily taken aback, cursing furiously within: "Damn it, am I really going to take this old madman as my master? Have I lost my mind? No way..."

Li Feng nodded repeatedly, stepping back a step and saying: "Master, as long as a deity stands before me, how could I not seek to be your disciple? It is such a wonderful opportunity for a deity to come to my door; I will certainly seek to become your disciple. However, where can one find a deity? Who in the world has ever seen a deity? ... The day is indeed getting late; I should ... " Who in the world has ever seen a deity? ... The day is indeed getting late; I should ... "

Old Peach Blossom was so angry that she trembled: "Old fool, you are confused. The items are still safe with Yan Tao; if they were in the hands of those little thieves, what would they understand? They might have already lost the items. It doesn't matter where the sword pill is lost; it can be retrieved anyway. But that Qingling Pill, if it gets wet, will turn into vapor."

The expressions on the faces of Boss Hu and his men were extremely grim. Their own brother had been killed with a single punch by Leng Lingfeng, clearly indicating that this Captain Leng was establishing his authority. However, even if they understood that he was asserting his dominance, what could they do? Without strength, there was no right to speak. Boss Hu and his men, who usually commanded respect in the streets, could only watch their brother die tragically before their eyes, unable to utter a single word.

Three thugs had already seized the gold, but upon hearing their leader's call, they suddenly came to their senses. Gu Cangyue had made it clear: if they could not retrieve the sword pellet and the elixir, then all the thugs in Suzhou and the Tushufu would surely face disaster. They did not want to deal with Gu Cangyue, especially since he had promised such a hefty reward. In a moment of greed and fear of Gu Cangyue's capabilities, they jumped up, cursing angrily as they chased after Li Feng. They did not want to deal with Gu Cangyue, especially since he had promised such a hefty reward. In a moment of greed and fear of Gu Cangyue's capabilities, they jumped up, cursing angrily as they chased after Li Feng.

The Taoist, who called himself Xiao Longzi, caught a glimpse of a cold light piercing towards the chest of Li Feng. He paid no heed to the fact that it was late at night in a desolate and uninhabited area; he shouted a couple of times in a disorderly manner and rushed forward. Strangely enough, this seemingly gentle Taoist had a voice that resonated like a great bell, shaking the surroundings. Then, it was observed that although his steps appeared slow, he swiftly covered a distance of over one hundred zhang in an instant, lightly tapping his two fingers on the hand of the knife-wielding thug.

The cold and chilling voice of Leng Lingfeng came through: "Alright, let's go now. Also, instruct your subordinates to keep an eye on every street and alley in Suzhou. If you spot those little thieves, capture them. If they manage to escape from your grasp, do not say that Leng is ruthless at that time."

The young master of the flower garden displayed a joyful expression as he hurriedly jumped down from the eaves, exclaiming: "Elders, you have finally arrived, and I can rest assured now. Look, these newly sent flower servants are utterly useless; they haven't even met anyone yet, and already over ten of them have been taken down. " He was afraid of exposing his own leadership incompetence, so he hastily placed the blame on those responsible for training the flower servants at the Splendid Mansion.

Of course, Li Feng himself would not dare to kill anyone; at most, he has only knocked someone unconscious from behind. However, seeing a peculiar old Taoist in front of him who could be of use, why not take advantage of his sympathy and have the old Taoist deal with these four ruffians?

The careless Xiao Longzi mistakenly thought that Li Feng was laughing joyfully, so he also burst into laughter. In an instant, a beam of azure light, as thick as a water barrel and six to seven zhang long, shot towards the north with incredible speed, resembling a shooting star or a flash of lightning. Compared to this brilliance, the sword rainbow transformed by the Yan Wang Sword Yan Tao on that day was like a firefly next to the sun.

The thug collapsed while clutching a leg, letting out a piercing scream. Li Feng shook his head, then kicked the fallen thug hard on the head before running away.

The old woman, with a face like a peach blossom and silver-white hair, chuckled: "Old wooden head, don't scare these little children. Duan Qing, this matter has nothing to do with you, so go cool off over there. Just now, you couldn't even handle a finger of my Peach Blossom Granny, and if you say another word, I will kill you right now... Yan Tao, you have killed our flower servant, and we will not let this go. However, if you hand over the Qingling Pill, you may leave, and we will consider it settled."

Duan Qing let out a long sigh, glanced at the increasing number of men in black around him, and shook his head as he said: "Lao Yan, hand over the items. Listen to your elder brother, how could we possibly comprehend the sword pill of the Ancient Sword Immortal? That Qingling Pill, even if it can bring someone back to life, is it worth risking our own lives for? If it weren't for my encounter with the old man Lang Tian from Cangfeng Fortress, I wouldn't have been able to escape from the hands of the two elders of the Jinxiu Mansion today. Hehe, their strength is too formidable; as two solitary souls, how can we compete against their two sects? Even if we were made of iron, how many nails could we drive in?

The gang leader cried out in agony, especially as his most sensitive area was tightly gripped by Li Feng, who was mercilessly pinching, squeezing, and pulling it. A piercing pain nearly caused him to faint. The other two gang members, witnessing Li Feng's brutal actions, were filled with rage and kicked towards Li Feng's head and chest, completely disregarding the possibility of killing him.

Leng Lingfeng smiled: "Boss Tiger, have you seen enough? You can leave now." He gently flicked his finger, and a drop of blood splattered lightly onto Boss Tiger's lips. Boss Tiger shuddered all over, his tongue instinctively licking the blood from his lips. Suddenly, he recalled that this was the substance flowing from his brother's head, and he felt a wave of nausea wash over him, bending down violently to vomit. A drop of blood splattered lightly onto Boss Tiger's lips, and he shuddered again, his tongue licking the blood, reminding him of the gruesome source, causing him to feel sick once more, and he bent down to vomit again. Meanwhile, the well-dressed man beside him would not allow him the time to empty his stomach. He lifted Boss Tiger with one hand and signaled to several pale-faced thugs nearby to lead the way, exiting through the other side of the alley.

The fierce wind had left Li Feng dumbfounded; he was completely convinced that this old Taoist was insane. He trembled and could not utter a word, while Xiao Longzi eagerly grasped him and said, "Since that is the case, and you have no attachments, then follow me back to the mountain. If you wish to become an immortal, is it not easy?"

A remaining thug saw a green-clad Taoist priest flying three inches off the ground like a ghost, and he was so frightened that he let out a terrible scream and turned to run. However, Xiao Longzi would not allow him to escape. He chased after him in a single step and delivered a powerful kick to the thug's backside, sending him soaring into the air like a cloud, over ten feet high, howling in panic as he fell headfirst to the ground, knocking himself unconscious.

The wind began to swirl, and the Taoist's robe gently floated, complementing his ancient and ethereal visage, as if he possessed an otherworldly aura. One could hear him softly humming: "This road, has it not been traversed for a full eighty years? ... The world changes, like white clouds and gray dogs ... I can hardly find my parents' graves, my brothers have all passed away, my nephews are nearing their end, and my grandnephews are already sixty-five. Where am I to find disciples?"

Li Feng's two legs began to tremble, and a stream of hot liquid flowed down his thighs, leaving a large, wet stain on his pants. The only thought echoing in his mind was: "Damn it, now I'm really going to return to my place. Damn it, even though I don't know who my father and mother are, and this surname was drawn from a temple lottery, I haven't even taken care of the important matter of passing on the family line. If the King of Hell finds out, he'll throw me into the oil pot. Now, I really am going to return to my place... Ancestors, Li Feng has been unfilial. The only thought echoing in his mind was: 'Damn it, now I'm really going to return to my place. Damn it, even though I don't know who my father and mother are, and this surname was drawn from a temple lottery, I haven't even taken care of the important matter of passing on the family line. If the King of Hell finds out, he'll throw me into the oil pot. Now, I really am going to return to my place... Ancestors, Li Feng has been unfilial... Damn it, Cangfeng Fortress, Jinxiu Mansion... Jinxiu Mansion, Cangfeng Fortress... Which one can I afford to offend?"

After all, having listened to the tales in the teahouse so often, Li Feng suddenly realized: "Goodness gracious, I made a mistake. Those three pills, seeing how anxious these gentlemen are, must be the kind of treasures that make one invincible after consuming just one. I, I, I actually threw them away. I made a mistake... Just by smelling them, I already gained such great benefits. If I were to consume all three, I might just be able to defeat Gu Tuo." I, I, I actually threw them away. I made a mistake... Just by smelling them, I already gained such great benefits. If I were to consume all three, I might just be able to defeat Gu Tuo.

The Young Master of the Flower Guard glanced at the corpse of the subordinate from the Brocade Mansion on the ground and coldly said, "Indeed, if you hand over what we want, we will leave immediately. We can overlook the fact that Yan Tao and Brother Duan have killed nearly 40 of our men from the Brocade Mansion." The Young Master of the Flower Guard was anxious; the Sword Talisman was something that could not be destroyed by human strength, but the Qingling Pill was different—it could be easily crushed and burned with internal energy. If Yan Tao were to destroy the Qingling Pill in a desperate attempt, the blame for being the organizer of this operation would fall heavily on him. The Sword Talisman was something that could not be destroyed by human strength, but the Qingling Pill was different—it could be easily crushed and burned with internal energy. If Yan Tao were to destroy the Qingling Pill in a desperate attempt, the blame for being the organizer of this operation would fall heavily on him.

A series of low curses surged toward Aaron, who had just been his partner, like a tide. Li Feng swayed gently, mimicking the swaggering gait of the street thugs, a broad smile on his face as he walked down the alley. He was already intimately familiar with the path here; all he had to do was turn seven corners, cross three main streets, climb over the dilapidated city wall, and walk along the riverbank for a while, and he would reach their hideout.

All the way, the fierce wind incessantly cursed and muttered under its breath about how all the monsters and spirits had come out. One by one, men with thieving looks and bulging waists, where small daggers were tucked, appeared on the streets. Their shifty little eyes constantly scanned the surroundings. These were all thugs from Suzhou. Judging by their torn lips and dark circles under their eyes, it was evident that they had been severely beaten before being released, tasked with finding someone to bring misfortune upon in the streets

The wind howled fiercely, and the sword light flashed swiftly, covering a thousand miles in an instant. Xiao Longzi, almost as if in an act of kidnapping, took the unconscious Li Feng and flew far away...

The Tiger Boss struggled wildly, his entire body filled with fear. The nearby thugs, who were being pinned to the ground and beaten by the constables and the men in black and brocade, also emitted muffled pleas for mercy. Leng Lingfeng tilted his head slightly, and the constables beside him ceased their actions. The brocade-clad man who had covered the Tiger Boss's mouth slowly released his grip.

Thus, Li Feng politely bowed to Xiao Longzi and said: "Esteemed Daoist, I, Li Feng, pay my respects. However, as the saying goes, to save a person is to save them completely, and to escort a Buddha is to escort them to the West. You cannot just abandon me and cause me harm, can you? These individuals are not good people; they are the subordinates of the most notorious villain in Suzhou Prefecture. They intend to rob me of my gold and kill me. If you let them go, I will be in serious trouble"

At the corner of the distant and *picture* book, Li Feng, who was eavesdropping, felt as if his entire head had been struck by lightning, buzzing incessantly. Those three pills, were they what the people from the Jinxiufu wanted? Just a slight break in the seal, and they intended to eliminate all the ruffians in Suzhou? But, but he had already broken the seals of all three pills and thrown them into the abandoned well.

Xiao Longzi laughed heartily: "Little child, I am indeed an immortal; you have struck lucky this time."

A thug with a tuft of yellow hair on his face approached with a sly grin, whispering, "Brother Feng, why make things difficult for us? Just hand over the goods obediently. If you don't have anything on you, what harm is there in letting us search you? Damn it, don't pretend we don't know what you're up to; you're just a thief, right? You stole a little something, so what is there to be afraid of? We won't report you to the authorities, so what are you scared of? Damn it, don't pretend we don't know what you're up to; you're just a thief, right? You stole a little something, so what is there to be afraid of? We won't report you to the authorities, so what are you scared of? Just let us take a look..." His hand reached out, ready to grab Li Feng's collar.

Li Feng was drenched in cold sweat, completely slumped on the ground. After a while, a night breeze blew by, causing Li Feng to shiver all over and suddenly awaken. He whispered in alarm: "It's over, Boss Niu and the others are either still on the street or have already returned to their hideout... I, I, I should inform them. I lost those three pills; the entire Golden Dragon Gang couldn't compensate for that."

The old man Aoki coldly said: "I will give you a cup of tea's time to think... Do not entertain any crooked ideas. If you dare to ruin the Qingling Pill, I will make you experience the torment of being unable to live or die."

Li Feng subconsciously nodded: "This, this... Dao... Dao Master, I truly have no father or mother, but there are still a few neighbors around. As for the matters that weigh on my mind, I have many concerns. I am not ready to part with life yet."

Duan Qing looked at the scene before him, which resembled an ant nest being disturbed, with a mix of anger and amusement. He chuckled a few times in glee and silently followed Yan Tao as they walked with the constables. After all, Gu Cangyue and the others would not speak out of turn; as long as it was proven that the item was not in Yan Tao's possession, they would have no choice but to obediently escort both Yan Tao and himself out. For now, he could simply enjoy the spectacle while also tending to Yan Tao's injuries.

The old man nodded gently and said, "Enough, little Jinzi, you cannot be blamed for this. Recently, these flower slaves, hum, apart from their pretty faces, what else are they good for? Truly, each generation is worse than the last... Duan Qing, Duan Shenjun, I, Qingmu the Elder, am here; let’s see if you can escape again. This time, I will let you break through ten zhang; I will commit suicide on the spot, do you believe it?" After saying this, he struck the ground fiercely with his cane, and instantly, the piece of bluestone pavement beneath his feet shattered into pieces. "This time, I will let you break through ten zhang; I will commit suicide on the spot, do you believe it?" After saying this, he struck the ground fiercely with his cane, and instantly, the piece of bluestone pavement beneath his feet shattered into pieces

Gu Cangyue, Lang Tian, and Zhao Lingtian were filled with rage upon hearing Yan Tao's scathing remarks that exposed the secrets of their "Number One Fortress in the World." Gu Cangyue shouted fiercely, "Shoot! Shoot this bastard dead!" The sound of mechanisms whirred loudly as a total of ninety arrows, tipped with deadly poison, were shot towards Yan Tao with a resounding "ga ga". Yan Tao let out a long sigh, his right hand weakly moved, and his sword emitted a faint glow, but he no longer had the strength to unleash the sword's aura to break the enemy.

Four thugs had already pounced on Li Feng's head, but as soon as Li Feng landed, he jumped up again and darted away like the wind. The four thugs collided in a disheveled heap, and the one holding the wooden stick jumped up in frustration, hurling the stick fiercely.

Gu Cangyue roared loudly: "I will make that little thief die, I will skin him alive, I will pull out his tendons, I, I will send him to the capital to become a eunuch." Gu Cangyue was furious; these martial arts masters, who held themselves in high regard, were astonished to find that something they had fought for all day had been casually taken away by a little hoodlum, a petty thief from the lowest strata of society. Where would they put their faces? If this matter were to spread, not only would Gu Cangyue and the others lose face, but the reputation of Cangfeng Fortress would also be utterly ruined. These martial arts masters, who held themselves in high regard, were astonished to find that something they had fought for all day had been casually taken away by a little hoodlum, a petty thief from the lowest strata of society. Where would they put their faces? If this matter were to spread, not only would Gu Cangyue and the others lose face, but the reputation of Cangfeng Fortress would also be utterly ruined

Which of the people around is not a master with profound internal skills? Each one of them has noticed the neat openings in Yan Tao's clothing; these experts can even simulate in their minds the angle from which the blade struck and the amount of force used to cut Yan Tao's clothes. The old man Qingmu laughed and scolded, "Damn it, this Yama Sword is truly ruined this time; it won't need to show its face in the martial world again."

The ancient Cangyue was also rendered speechless by the sudden turn of events before him. His lips trembled for a moment, and he finally erupted in anger: "You damned Yama Sword, you, you, who pride yourself as a master of the martial world, yet..." The words of Yan Tao were believed by everyone present. After all, the honor of a martial artist, a swordsman, outweighs everything. Since Yan Tao had already softened and was willing to hand over the item, there was no point in him continuing this charade, as he could never escape from Suzhou City.

However, what Li Feng found somewhat strange was that today, the speed of his escape was exceptionally fast. Especially during his usual frantic runs, he often felt out of breath, but today, his breathing was steady, and there was no sign of difficulty in breathing at all. Moreover, he felt a coolness throughout his body, and there was absolutely no sensation of blood surging or heat within him while running.

Yan Tao's face was stubborn, tightly gripping his sword without uttering a word. Duan Qing stared at him intently, remaining silent as well. He understood that a sword immortal's sword pellet held immense allure for a swordsman. After a while, Duan Qing finally sighed: "Enough, enough, you, Old Yan, came to find me with good intentions, and I, Duan Qing, am not without loyalty. Follow me, and we will break through together"

At that moment, Li Feng firmly rejected, saying: "Daoist, you possess exceptional martial arts and are unmatched in the world. I truly wish to take you as my master, but alas, I have sworn before the Buddha that I will only take a celestial being as my teacher. I will not take a mortal as my master. If I were to break this vow, may I be struck by five thunders... The sky is getting darker, and the moon is directly overhead. I must return to clean the toilet, or else the host will blame me." As he spoke, Li Feng's legs gently slid backward, making a 'slip, slip' sound, inching away.

By a stroke of luck, a wooden stick, carried by the wind, struck Li Feng on the ankle. Li Feng stumbled, kicking the stick into a flip, which then got wedged between his legs. A violent shock coursed through his body, and Li Feng let out a terrible scream as he fell heavily to the ground. Notably, the spot where he fell had a sharp stone, which made a brutal contact with his forehead, causing blood to flow immediately, soaking his face.

The Tiger Boss gasped a few times, took a few deep breaths, and hurriedly said: "Cold Head, you, you, you are not wronging me. I have many subordinates under my command, but who would dare to touch the things that you gentlemen want? My reputation is not without merit; how could I dare to touch the treasures of the heroes of the rivers and lakes? ... Today, my men did not deliver those items to me at all ... No, no, please wait a moment. My men did not bring them, but you know that in Suzhou, there are two gangs of pickpockets, either the Golden Dragon Gang or the Golden Tiger Gang. ... Today, my men did not deliver those items to me at all ... No, no, please wait a moment. My men did not bring them, but you know that in Suzhou, there are two gangs of pickpockets, either the Golden Dragon Gang or the Golden Tiger Gang. Rest assured, as long as you give me a little time, I will bring all of them before you."

Peeking out cautiously, Li Feng was astonished to discover that the one lying on the ground and continuously vomiting was none other than the formidable Tiger Boss, whom he feared greatly in his daily life

The four thugs were momentarily taken aback, and by the light of the moon above, they saw three yellowish objects flying over. One of them exclaimed, "Damn it, this little brat has had quite a haul today, and we’re the ones who are going to benefit from it." The three thugs immediately rushed forward, reaching out to snatch them.

Duan Qing and all those present turned pale. To be honest, Duan Qing did not want to fight desperately; he was enjoying himself in Suzhou. As for the others, they also did not wish to put the King of Hell Sword and the Thousand Illusions Divine Lord to death for no reason. It is important to note that in the martial world, everyone has a few friends; killing these two would be easy, but the ensuing revenge would be difficult to deal with. What is especially concerning is the fear that Yan Tao might act recklessly and destroy what they wanted, which would be a loss that outweighs the gain. It is important to note that in the martial world, everyone has a few friends; killing these two would be easy, but the ensuing revenge would be difficult to deal with. What is especially concerning is the fear that Yan Tao might act recklessly and destroy what they wanted, which would be a loss that outweighs the gain.

Xiao Longzi laughed heartily: "Die? How could I let you die? If you die, how long will it take me to find someone of your caliber again? How long will it take for me to return to the mountain? Hehe, little brother, I saved you today, so you should fulfill my small request, right? Well, I don't have many other demands; all I ask is that you take me as your master and let me take you back to the mountain. That would be your way of repaying me." After saying this, Xiao Longzi stroked his beard and smiled, looking at Li Feng with a calm expression.

Li Feng maliciously accused Big Tiger and his gang of numerous crimes, such as bullying the weak, monopolizing trade, extorting money, and disregarding human life, among others. He then claimed to be the son of a respectable family in Suzhou, lamenting that his parents were killed by the despicable Big Tiger's men, forcing him to become a servant to survive. Today, these individuals intended to rob him of his gold; if Xiao Longzi did not kill them, Li Feng would surely be doomed. He reiterated that he was the son of a respectable family in Suzhou, but his parents were unfortunately murdered by the vile Big Tiger's men, which compelled him to live as a servant. Today, these individuals aimed to seize his gold; if Xiao Longzi did not eliminate them, Li Feng would be finished.