Chapter 8, Tavern Brawl

Yet that red hat seemed completely oblivious, continuing to drink his wine.

Cheng Jingfeng looked at the bearded man and said: "Adjust your breathing and circulate your energy for a moment, to avoid leaving any hidden dangers"

Another white-hatted figure, upon seeing this, shouted loudly and leaped forward with a flourish of his cloak

Three individuals from Dongcuan discovered that one of the three disciples from Jiuhua Mountain resembled the person they were searching for. Consequently, they approached to inquire further. After the questioning, the Dongcuan individuals requested to remove their clothing to check for the unique tattoos on their chests.

Xiao Huaijiao exclaimed: "What does it mean to have two against one?"

With the sword in his right hand, he swiftly pointed towards the jade ring with a single move and lunged forward to stab.

After speaking, he drew his sword and charged forward, intercepting the arriving white hat.

At that moment, the owner of the tavern, upon seeing a group of ruffians fighting in his establishment, feared that someone might be killed and that he would face legal consequences, so he hurriedly abandoned the tavern and ran away

The bearded man glanced at the person who came to his aid and said with embarrassment: "Master ... ... "

Upon realizing the situation, A Wu quickly shielded Ke Yuequan and moved to the side

The red hat wielded the internal energy of the five elements, and with a swift motion, the cloak transformed into a solid wall of copper and iron.

This prohibition took Cheng Feng by surprise.

He slammed the table in anger and exclaimed: "Bastard!"

Cheng Jingfeng's sword could not help but catch the attention of the red hat.

The eastern part of the Xianling Mountain in Longyou is known as "Li Huo Dong Hong Lian, Kan Shui Xi Qiu Yu".

Such agility caused Bai Douli to be slightly taken aback

Because only those with exceptionally deep internal strength can ensure that the wine bowl remains completely undamaged in such circumstances

Because the wine bowl is made of ceramic, although ceramic is hard, it is particularly fragile

Let them understand what the world of rivers and lakes truly means. Those who navigate this world without knowing its essence will inevitably meet a tragic end.

On such a hot day, the three individuals were surprisingly wrapped up tightly from head to toe, with the only other color being a slight variation in their conical hats; everything else was black: black conical hats, black cloaks, black long shirts, black trousers, and black shoes

The disciples of Jiuhua Mountain were already quite displeased at being questioned as criminals, and to make matters worse, they were further pressed to undress for inspection, which the disciples of Jiuhua Mountain resolutely refused to comply with

The internal force of the Five Elements, corresponding to metal, can envelop all tangible objects, rendering the enveloped objects as hard as steel

Third palm, bang

Cheng Jingfeng's sword pierced the wine bowl, yet the wine bowl remained completely unscathed

This is clearly stating that it is not our fault; it is because you are too weak

Seeing everyone in a chaotic scuffle, Ah Wu disregarded Ke Yuequan's attempts to stop him, crouched down, and approached the steamer to reach for the buns

Ordinary people's palms are typically characterized by five fingers standing upright, whereas his fingers are curved inward, resulting in a palm shape that is nearly square

Due to the rapid thermal conductivity of copper, the spine of Cheng Feng's sword is made of copper, specifically to enhance the conduction of thermal energy

The overwhelming crimson shadows of swords poured down like the blazing sun upon the red hat.

At the same time, Cheng Jingfeng's sword reached in front of Hong Douli. Hong Douli flipped the wine bowl in his hand outward, meeting Cheng Jingfeng's sword with the mouth of the bowl.

Otherwise, it can only be the internal power of the Five Elements corresponding to Metal in the Five Elements.

A good sword spine is forged from steel with better toughness, so it will not snap due to the blade being too hard and lacking in toughness

At this moment, A Wu was launching a begging campaign against the tavern owner, portraying himself and Ke Yuequan as unfortunate siblings burdened with the world's miseries. Apart from being too young to mention younger siblings, he recounted nearly every hardship they had endured.

Ke Yuequan curiously looked around

Standing to the left behind Cheng Jingfeng is a man in a blue robe with a square face. This person is Cheng Jingfeng's second disciple, named Wu Zichang, who is known for his steady demeanor and righteous character

Cheng Jingfeng used fifty percent of his strength for this sword strike, and the opponent must at least use an equivalent amount of force to counter this blow

At this moment, others also arrived in front of the tavern. The leading man, a handsome figure in white with a prominent mustache, saw this and swiftly stepped forward. With one hand, he brushed the back of the bearded man's neck and guided him to the side, allowing the bearded man to sit comfortably on the adjacent bench

Upon learning the news, the leader of Jiuhua Mountain, Cheng Jingfeng, immediately dispatched disciples down the mountain to search for the murderer

No matter how hard Ke Yuequan tried to pull, he could not move A Wu.

The person who extended a helping hand was Cheng Jingfeng, the third-generation leader of Jiuhua Mountain in Huainan, and his third disciple, who has a bushy beard, is named Lu Hai

However, Cheng Jingfeng's sword is quite special; the spine of the sword is clearly made of copper rather than forged from high-quality steel. Additionally, the entire blade is black, and it is unclear whether this is its original state or if some kind of pigment has been applied.

It seems that the red hat is undoubtedly the metal of the five elements.

In an instant, the bearded man felt a jolt in his arm and a heaviness in his chest, and he was sent flying out.

Ke Yuequan felt embarrassed to approach, so he stood at the back, secretly glancing at the three strangely dressed customers over there

At this moment, Ah Wu remained relentless and persistent, begging the owner of the wine shop without giving up.

The bearded man just used seventy percent of his strength in that strike, while the white hat's move took him by surprise, forcing him to hurriedly channel less than thirty percent of his strength to meet this attack head-on

Lu Hai glanced at his serious senior brother and restrained his anger, withdrawing the foot he had stepped forward with

Upon reaching this point, Cheng Feng no longer held back

As he spoke and was about to rush forward, Wu Zichang, who was standing nearby, reached out and pressed his hand on Lu Hai's shoulder, saying: "Junior brother, do not act recklessly; the sect leader knows how to handle the situation."

Cheng Jingfeng's techniques remained unchanged, and with his left hand, he delivered three consecutive strikes.

Xiao Huai angrily reprimanded, "What do you mean by that?"

Bai Douli retreated a step each time he exchanged a palm strike with Cheng Jingfeng

He lifted the cloak on his left shoulder, and with a whoosh, the cloak spread out like a fan, blocking the red hat in front of him.

Cheng Jingfeng's constitution is associated with the Li Fire of the Five Elements, therefore the sword became heated and turned red after being infused with Cheng Jingfeng's internal energy.

It seems that your Crimson Lotus Sword Technique is nothing special after all

Suddenly, four magnificent steeds emerged on the main road, with three men and one woman galloping towards us.

Breaking through the thatched roof, I wielded a knife with both hands and struck towards the black man wearing a red circle hat!

A white straw hat faced off against Xiao Huai in a one-on-one match, with neither side able to gain the upper hand

Cheng Jingfeng is a person of chivalry and righteousness

The cloak is made of fur, and the entire piece is glossy black, with not a single stray hair visible. It is unclear whether it was originally like this or if it has been dyed.

At this moment, Cheng Jingfeng's techniques had become so familiar that he could no longer change his moves

Drawing the sword and changing the stance to "The Bright Sun Reflects on the Lotus," under the internal force of the transformation of yin and yang into the five elements, the sword blade suddenly heated up and turned bright red

As Ke Yuequan stepped forward to persuade A Wu to give up, a sudden sound of urgent hoofbeats echoed along the road

Cheng Jingfeng shouted: "Look at the sword!"

The white bamboo hat has a rather unique design

The red hat played with the wine bowl in hand, chuckling coldly a few times and said: "I have previously heard a saying in the martial world: 'The east is the red lotus of the fire, the west is the autumn rain of the water.'

The sword of Cheng Jingfeng unexpectedly emitted a clanging sound of metal clashing from above

Cheng Jingfeng stepped forward once more, and with a clang, drew the long sword in his hand, saying in a deep voice: "I would like to experience the ultimate skills of the Wuman."

After the Dongcuan people checked one by one and found that none of them were the individuals they were looking for, they left without further ado

At the same time, they heard Ke Yuequan's scream and Xiao Huai's exclamation: "Be careful!"

All four individuals are armed, and they appear to be martial artists.

Stepping forward, I spoke in a deep voice to the three men in black: "What offense have we, from Jiuhua Mountain, committed against you esteemed members of Dongcuan? Why have you killed two of our disciples? If you do not provide a clear explanation and an account today, do not blame me for being impolite and taking matters into my own hands!"

At this moment, upon hearing the words of Hong Douli, Lu Hai's anger flared up instantly

However, the tavern owner seemed to have a heart of iron and stone, pretending not to see the two of them, completely unmoved.

Caught between these two forces, not to mention a wine bowl, even a stone tablet would shatter

Cheng Jingfeng is evenly matched with Hong Douli.

Standing on the right is a woman with a round face and phoenix eyes, dressed in a white gauze dress. She is Xiao Huai, the wife of Cheng Jingfeng, who is also his fellow disciple.

The Dongcuan people are scattered in Quzhou and Jingzhou, located in present-day Yunnan, southern Sichuan, and western Guizhou

A few days ago, at a restaurant

When they were more than two zhang away from the tavern, one of the burly men with a full beard suddenly shouted angrily, "Wuman!"

Upon seeing the red hat, Cheng Feng became genuinely motivated and put in a full effort of one hundred and twenty percent

However, I did not expect their skills to be so lacking; my subordinate was just a bit careless and struck a little too hard

Ding

Just as A Wu received two buns, suddenly!

Cheng Jingfeng's palm struck faster than the previous one, forcing Bai Douli to hold his breath, unable to catch his breath.

At this moment, the white hat on the right struck again, sidestepping to avoid the sword while simultaneously delivering three rapid palm strikes towards Cheng Jingfeng, intending to force him to withdraw his attack

The impatient Dongcuan people attacked them, and the three disciples from Jiuhua Mountain, all of whom were third-generation initiates, were no match for them. In just a few exchanges, two were killed and one was severely injured

At that moment of surprise from the bearded man, the right palm of the white hat suddenly emerged from beneath the cloak

Bang

Cheng Jingfeng immediately thought that the other party must have already cultivated to the realm of Yin-Yang transformation of the Five Elements, and that the other party's physique was very likely aligned with the Metal element of the Five Elements.

The white hat, lacking internal strength, was immediately knocked away.

At this moment, the Red Hat said in his deep, hoarse voice: "As the leader, I am merely helping you discipline your subordinates"

With a bang

Hetushu.com, the bearded man shouted loudly and swung his broadsword fiercely towards the red hat. When he was about a foot away from the red hat, the white hat on the right made its move

A few days ago, I received news from these Dongchuan people, and Cheng Jingfeng led two disciples along with his wife, hastily pursuing on horseback.

Because their ethnicity is located on the frontier and the members of the tribe revere the color black, the people of the Tang Dynasty referred to them as "Wuman"

Ke Yuequan let out a loud scream in fright and quickly hid beside A Wu. The tavern owner, seeing that the situation was not right, also hurriedly stepped aside

Die!

Step back two paces after receiving the first two strikes

The white hat, previously knocked away by Cheng Jingfeng, has now regained its composure. It is difficult for one person to distinguish between Lu Hai and Wu Zichang.

This seemingly understated action not only neutralized the internal energy of the white hat but also spared the bearded man from internal injury

No anomalies were detected; at this moment, there is not a single traveler on the road.

The dark color of the sword blade is also a result of high temperatures

Ke Yuequan followed A Wu to the front of the tavern, where A Wu approached the tavern owner to beg.

I will let you witness the power of our Jiuhua Mountain

At this moment, Ke Yuequan noticed that among the three men in black, two of them wearing black hats with white edges suddenly stopped drinking, as if they had discovered something, while the one wearing a red-edged hat continued to drink.

Ke Yuequan had originally planned to leave this dangerous place, but when A Wu discovered that the tavern owner was absent, he became fixated on the delicious buns from the tavern, hoping to seize the opportunity to take a few meat-filled buns.

The One-Handed Red Lotus Sword Technique is quite renowned in the martial world

The bearded man, with one hand gripping a knife and the other propped on the saddle, lunged forward.

Their cloaks are not draped behind them, but rather slanted over their shoulders, completely concealing the left half of their bodies

The broadsword struck the cloak with a thud, yet the cloak was not torn; it merely dented slightly.

Then the bearded man let out a loud bang

Bang