Chapter 0005: The Chill
The joy of returning fully loaded was precisely reflected on everyone's face, even the usually reserved Master Zhou could not help but whistle.
The sun casts long shadows to the west, and a mountain breeze blows in. From the western valley, the sound of jingling bells gradually approaches. Although Xu Yi has not yet opened his eyes, he can discern that this is the sound of metal buckles clashing between the saddle and the war boots.
Although Xu Yi is burdened by a scruffy beard, amidst the crowd of horses and men, there are many barriers. Relying on his swift physique, he often evades the lethal strikes of the middle-aged man with a hawk-like nose in the fleeting moments of opportunity.
He moved like a flash of lightning, evading from the horse's hooves at the critical moment. His body, drawn to its limit, appeared at the side of the horse's neck. His compressed form, like the most powerful spring, executed the technique "Furious Charge at the Heavenly Gate," which had been practiced thousands of times. His iron-like back struck fiercely against the strong horse's neck, causing the galloping steed to suddenly break at the neck, its massive body hurtling sideways into the crowd
As the chill began to dissipate, suddenly, the sense of humiliation surged within Young Master Zhou like a tide
Upon seeing Xu Yi, the man with a scruffy beard felt a surge of pride within him. He too was a guest elder of the Zhou family, but due to his martial arts cultivation being stuck at the late stage of body refinement, his status was far inferior to that of the middle-aged man with an eagle-like nose
No need to search anymore, the killing intent is directly ahead
As soon as the words "peel the skin" were uttered by the bearded man, Xu Yi's blood surged wildly, and all his murderous intent was directed towards the bearded man.
The distance of over three zhang was traversed in an instant, and just as this sudden punch was about to land without any warning, Xu Yi seemed to have eyes on the back of his head. He grabbed the scruffy beard and with a kick, he collapsed the back of a knight, shifting three points to the side with a hard maneuver, narrowly avoiding the punch. However, the knight in front of him was not so fortunate, as he was struck on the back by this earth-shattering punch, producing a strange sound as his body suddenly exploded, sending a large spray of blood mist into the air
At this moment, the one exuding a murderous aura is Xu Yi. In his eyes, it is as if mere ants are obstructing the path, like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, with their splendid heads merely serving to add a few strokes to his achievements.
He is a distinguished scion of a noble family, with an exceptional lineage. Not to mention his formidable uncle Zhou Daoqian, who commands great respect in Guang'an, he himself has also gathered dozens of retainers, skilled individuals in abundance. He has reached the late stage of body refinement, merely half a step away from the pinnacle of body refinement. The fact that someone as insignificant as Xu Yi has instilled fear in him is nothing short of a tremendous humiliation
Boom
Having practiced to the peak of physical conditioning, Xu Yi's strength has greatly increased, surpassing that of an ox, and his appetite rivals that of a tiger. He devoured over a dozen enormous red carps, each weighing no less than fifty pounds, consuming them completely, skin and bones included
The mountain winds howled, and the banners fluttered; once again, Young Master Zhou's hunting party returned from the Huiyin Mountains, each sturdy horse bearing the heavy load of wild game.
At this moment, he harbors a storm within, yet his face is as calm as a tranquil lake, quietly awaiting the moment of cataclysm.
The shallow bearded man even joyfully sang a tuneless folk song, the content of which was vulgar, yet it elicited thunderous applause from all the knights present
Scale the fish, remove the entrails, wash it a few times in the stream, and then Xu Yi began to swallow it whole.
Among the sycophants of the Zhou family, it is the bearded man who has insulted Xu Yi the most and the deepest
As the hooves were about to trample on Xu Yi, the ever-stationary Xu Yi finally moved
It is said that the middle-aged man with an eagle nose is indeed a master at the peak of physical training, possessing extraordinary strength that astonishes the world. Accompanied by the wild cries of Young Master Zhou, he had no choice but to strike hard. However, such a heavy blow is easy to deliver but difficult to retract. While Xu Yi managed to evade it, this group of knights could not escape, and in an instant, seven of them were killed by the middle-aged man with the eagle nose
At that moment, a figure resembling a middle-aged eagle swooped in, delivering a punch from a distance that struck Xu Yi's back, the powerful force of the punch creating a faint sonic boom.
The Eagle-Nosed Middle-Aged Man is the foremost guest of the Zhou family, possessing unparalleled skills and a status of great significance. Once he speaks, the entire venue immediately falls silent, and with a clatter, swords are drawn and bows are strung, as he surveys the surroundings.
Indeed, before long, the sounds of neighing horses and the shouts of riders could be heard, and just from the noise alone, there were no fewer than ten riders.
The bearded man was singing with great satisfaction, when the hawk-nosed middle-aged man sitting immediately to the left of Young Master Zhou exclaimed, "There is a killing intent!"
Xu Yi's toes lightly tapped at the throat of the last knight, producing a crisp sound. The knight's neck tilted, and he fell from his horse.
A line of knights spurred their horses and gallantly pursued.
Suddenly, Xu Yi stood up, his feet quickly tapping, and soon he leaped onto the mountain path to the west
Having the intention to seize credit, the man with a bushy beard fiercely wielded his whip, causing the black horse beneath him to rear in pain. With a sudden burst of strength, he actually surpassed the galloping Young Master Zhou ahead of him, leaping to the front. He coldly laughed and shouted, "How dare a lowly commoner play tricks on a young master? Watch as I skin you alive!"
However, this person is most eager to claim credit.
With a missed strike, the eagle's beak touches the ground briefly, then it bends its body and lunges again
Hehe, I would like to see who dares to be so bold, within a radius of one hundred miles, who would dare to bare their teeth at the Zhou family!
At this moment, Young Master Zhou finally realized that the mountain village boy before him was no longer an insignificant insect that he could casually insult and beat for amusement. Looking into the boy's cold, piercing eyes, Young Master Zhou surprisingly felt a slight chill creeping across his skin
At this point, all eight knights brought out by Young Master Zhou have perished
In the early morning, as the hunting party passed by Xu Yi's home, they did not see Xu Yi waiting by the roadside as he had mentioned the day before. Young Master Zhou merely frowned slightly, then this person let out a long whistle, rode his horse, set Xu Yi's low house ablaze, and captured the fleeing old yellow dog, skinning it and nailing it to a post
As the shout faded, the bearded man tightened the reins, and the strong horse leaped into the air, its hooves, the size of a bowl, came crashing down directly towards Xu Yi's head
Young Master Zhou flicked the riding whip, and the chestnut steed beneath him surged forward with a sudden burst of speed
After finishing his meal, Xu Yi did not move his body, sitting cross-legged by the stream, quietly circulating his energy to restore his strength
The Eagle-nosed guest said coldly
At this thought, Young Master Zhou was furious like the rivers and seas, his eyes turning red as he exclaimed, "Xu Yi, aren't you just itching for revenge? I am right here. My second uncle was right; your Xu family has always descended from thieves, and you will forever engage in these deceitful tricks. Cowardly fellow, do you dare to confront your grandfather head-on?"
The galloping horse was struck down, and the bearded man had not yet regained his senses when Xu Yi's large hand, like a dragon, seized him. With a light shout, he grasped the bearded man's powerful club and forcibly pulled him down from the horse.
As I ascended a small slope, Xu Yi's solid figure, lying across the road, was fully revealed before my eyes
The stubble on his face has not yet registered the change, and a startling transformation has already occurred
After another half an hour, he stopped by the side of the Tanxi River in front of the door, bent down, buried his head in the stream, and drank deeply for a while. Then he carved a stick into a fork and, with a series of more than ten swift motions, pulled out a dozen or so plump, lively red carp, a specialty of the Tanxi River.