Chapter 39

When Situ Liang walked into the hall, there were three people whispering to each other. Hall Master Zhao silently sat in his original position and drank tea. It was as if he hadn't moved at all since Situ Liang left.

Situ Liang's footsteps caused the three of them to stop talking. The three of them exchanged glances. The white haired old man did not get up from his chair, but the other two stood up. One of them had a medium build and looked like a very capable man. The other was a slightly taller build and had a clean face. He looked like he was in his forties or fifties. They walked to the center of the hall to welcome Situ Liang. The three of them greeted each other. Situ Liang asked, "Hall Master Zhang, Hall Master Xing, how was your New Years at home this year?"

The rich middle aged man said, "It was alright. New Years with my family is naturally interesting. Compared to Hall Master Situ staying alone in the gang, I feel a bit uneasy."

Situ Liang waved his hand and said, "I am alone. Isn't it the same wherever I go?

Do you want brother Zhang, who has a bunch of wives, to stay with me?

I heard that brother Zhang just found a young concubine before the New Years. "

The capable man's face was a bit red as he hurriedly said, "Hall Master Situ, you have wronged me. I am only a mortal. I cannot cut off my emotions and desires. I cannot compare to Hall Master Situ who has received the teachings of an immortal. You can cut off your mortal fate and leave the world of mortals."

Hearing this, Situ Liang said with a strange expression, "Brother Zhang, do you think I am a monk?

I am still preparing to find someone to carry on my family line. "

Hearing this, the two of them said, "That's good. We have been waiting for that day."

While the three of them were chatting, Elder Chu was getting impatient. He lightly coughed. Hearing this, Situ Liang quickly walked over and bowed. Elder Chu frowned and nodded, indicating for Situ Liang to sit.

Only then did Situ Liang walk over to the chair across from Elder Chu and sit down. Before he could sit down, Elder Chu impatiently asked, "Little Liang, is there any news about Ping 'er?"

This Elder Chu was an elder in the gang, he had basically watched Situ Ping and Situ Ping grow up. Normally, in the hall, he would call them Gang Master and Hall Master. Now that he suddenly called them by their nicknames, it seemed like he was very worried about Situ Ping.

Situ Liang's heart warmed up, and he hurriedly said: "Elder Chu, my cousin is fine, she is just temporarily unable to return to the sect."

Hall Master Xing also asked, "What is going on here?

Gang Leader has always been a steady person. Something must have happened this time. When I asked Old Zhao just now, he wouldn't say anything no matter what. He wanted to wait for you. Hurry up and tell us. Don't keep us in suspense. "

Situ Liang nodded and took out the letter from his bosom. He stood up and handed it to Elder Chu.

Elder Chu took out the letter and read it carefully. His brows furrowed deeper and deeper.

After that, Hall Master Xing and Hall Master Zhang also carefully read the letter.

After everyone finished reading the letter, the hall fell into a dead silence.

Elder Chu was the first to speak, asking: "Little Liang, this letter is real right?"

Situ Liang nodded and said: "This is indeed my cousin's handwriting, and the time matches as well. It shouldn't be fake."

Hall Master Zhang continued: "But this is strange. Why would Myriad Sword Peak accept the Gang Leader as a disciple?

The Gang Leader has already passed the best time to practice martial arts. Now that she has joined the Myriad Sword Peak, how can she stand out? "

Hall Master Xing also said: "The most suspicious thing is that the Gang Leader actually allowed the Myriad Sword Peak disciples to temporarily manage the gang's affairs while she is away?

What does this mean? "

Situ Liang also said: "If Gang Leader joins the Ten Thousand Swords Peak, then we will naturally become a branch of the Ten Thousand Swords Peak. To our Evil Tiger Gang, this can be considered a blessing from the heavens.

However, the Gang Leader can't come back immediately. Could it be that she needs to cultivate high level martial arts? "

Elder Chu frowned and said: "Our little bit of power to the Myriad Sword Peak is like a piece of meat on a fly. Why would they care about it?

They even let a few disciples take over?

Aren't they placing too much importance on it? "

Hall Master Zhao was silent for a while before saying: "There are too many suspicious points in this matter. We should at least let the Gang Leader come back and give a detailed explanation. Just by finding a few people and a letter, they want us to give our hard-earned territory to others. Isn't this just child's play?"

Situ Liang gave a bitter smile and said: "Then what should we do?

Can we not endure it? "The word" endure "seemed to be especially clear.

The rest of the people did not say anything. That's right, what else could they do?

In front of absolute martial arts, any schemes or resistance would be futile.

However … …

Seeing that everyone was silent, Elder Chu asked: "Where are the Myriad Sword Peak disciples?"

Situ Liang said: "They've all been arranged to rest. They should have finished eating dinner by now."

Elder Chu said: "Then let them come over for everyone to meet and discuss the details."

Situ Liang nodded and sent people to invite Qu Xiang Feng and the others.

Not long later, the seven people from the Myriad Sword Peak arrived at the main hall.

The people from the Evil Tiger Gang came forward to greet them. After greeting each other, they sat down.

Elder Chu said warmly: "Shaoxia Qu, we are in a remote area here and are lacking in things. I wonder if you can get used to it?"

Qu Xiang Feng quickly said: "Elder Chu is too courteous. My generation has traveled the jianghu and it is normal for us to sleep in the wilderness. There is nothing we can't get used to in your gang."

Elder Chu stroked his beard and said: "That's good."

Then he asked: "Can Shaoxia Qu explain in detail the situation of our Gang Leader Situ?"

Qu Xiang Feng smiled and said: "Senior Sister Situ is very fortunate. She was coincidentally chosen by our Myriad Sword Peak's Elder Yun Feng and taken in as a disciple. She is currently cultivating in seclusion at the Myriad Sword Peak. Elder Yun is a famous expert in our sect. I'm sure that Senior Sister Situ's martial arts will improve even further and enter the ranks of the jianghu experts.

As for the details, Qu is not too clear either. Everything will have to wait for Senior Sister Situ to return and ask her in detail. "

Qu Xiang Feng's words were watertight, and no one was able to get any clues from him.

Seeing that no one was speaking, Qu Xiang Feng smiled and said: "Qu is here on orders from my master to temporarily take over the affairs of your gang. May I know how the discussion went?"

Although these words were spoken to the crowd, Qu Xiang Feng's eyes were fixed on Elder Chu, who was sitting at the head of the table.

Elder Chu saw Qu Xiang Feng's gaze and was about to speak when someone else spoke first.

"Young Hero Qu wants us to listen to your commands with just a letter. How can we be convinced?"

Qu Xiang Feng turned his head and saw Hall Master Xing.

Qu Xiang Feng asked: "Hall Master Xing, what do you think we should do?"

Hall Master Xing said: "No matter what, you have to get past me first and let me experience the swordsmanship of the Myriad Sword Peak."

Elder Chu hurriedly stopped him: "Hall Master Xing, you can't be so rude."

Qu Xiangfeng replied, "It's fine. It's a little inappropriate for us to make your faction obey our orders so easily. Since that's the case, I'll spar with Hall Master Xing for a bit. I'm sure that you'll be convinced of our superiority."

Situ Liang hurriedly said: "Shaoxia Qu, Hall Master Xing, since we're all on the same side, let's not go to the practice field. Let's spar in the hall and not harm each other. Is that alright?"

The two of them nodded in agreement.

Hall Master Xing shouted to the outside, "Bring my weapon over."

Not long after, someone brought in a steel spear that was eight zhang long. It was Hall Master Xing's famous weapon.

Hall Master Xing received the spear with one hand and shook it forcefully. The tip of the spear drew a few arcs in the air, and the long body of the spear emitted a 'wu wu' sound. The members of the Evil Tiger Gang couldn't help but think to themselves: Even though Hall Master Xing's figure has become chubby, he hasn't dropped his martial arts.

In contrast, the members of the Myriad Sword Peak didn't seem to have noticed the commotion at all.

Qu Xiang Feng unsheathed the large sword on his back and walked to the center of the hall with one hand.

Hall Master Xing looked at Qu Xiang Feng and muttered in his heart. There were many swordsmen in the pugilistic world, but it was rare for one to use such a large sword. Furthermore, it seemed that the sword was quite heavy, and Qu Xiang Feng was able to carry it with one hand.

While Hall Master Xing was deep in thought, Qu Xiang Feng spoke up: "Hall Master Xing, please."

Hall Master Xing didn't stand on ceremony and said, "Very well. Shaoxia Qu, watch my spear."

After saying those words, Hall Master Xing leaped forward and thrust his spear toward Qu Xiang Feng's heart. Qu Xiang Feng didn't seem to be in a hurry. He waited until the tip of the spear was right in front of him before taking a step forward and twisting his waist. Still holding his sword with one hand, he lifted it up along with the tip of the spear. Hall Master Xing immediately felt a powerful force coming from the tip of the spear, and his body couldn't help but sway to the side. Thus, he stomped his foot and stabilized himself with a movement technique. Just as he was about to take a breath to regain his balance, he saw Qu Xiang Feng making use of the momentum of the sword to leap into the air. After reaching an extremely high point, he grabbed the hilt of his sword with both hands and swung it down toward Hall Master Xing. Hall Master Xing was shocked. He only knew how to stab and hack with a sword, but who would have thought that someone would actually use it as a saber? Grabbing the tip of the spear with both hands, Hall Master Xing raised his Heaven Burning Form to meet the attack head-on.

In the blink of an eye, the sword and the spear collided, and a loud 'kuang dang' sounded. Qu Xiang Feng's sword bounced off the shaft of the Damascus Steel Spear, and Hall Master Xing was forced to retreat three steps. Barely managing to stabilize himself, Hall Master Xing saw Qu Xiang Feng swinging his sword once more, making use of the momentum from the rebound to slash at him once more. Hall Master Xing couldn't help but feel bitter. There was no time for him to change his stance, so he could only raise his Heaven Burning Form to meet the attack head-on. However, with another 'kuang dang', Qu Xiang Feng's sword bounced off the shaft of the Damascus Steel Spear. This time, however, Qu Xiang Feng didn't follow up with another move. Instead, he stood there leisurely with the tip of his sword pointed toward the ground as he stared at Hall Master Xing.

On the other hand, Hall Master Xing was forced to retreat four steps. This time, he wasn't able to hold onto the Damascus Steel Spear anymore. His legs went soft, and he fell to the ground. Unable to hold on to the Damascus Steel Spear in his hands anymore, he tossed it aside. When Hall Master Xing finally stood back up, he realized that the webbing between his thumb and forefinger had been torn. A wave of fear welled up in his heart as he muttered, "I wonder how much strength is hidden in that skinny body of his. What a godly strength! It's fortunate that it was a sparring session, or else I would have been killed by the other party's attack."

Seeing the ashen expression on Hall Master Xing's face, Qu Xiang Feng clasped his fist and said, "I admit it."

Hall Master Xing returned the gesture and said, "I'm impressed."