Chapter 42: A Big Mistake

“This…” Elder Mo had nothing to say. It was true that the Eighteen Palms of the Subduing Dragon were created by Hong Qigong of the Beggar Sect, but Luo Feng’s Eighteen Palms of the Subduing Dragon did not come from the Beggar Sect. So, there was really no reason to make him hand it over.

Elder Mo glanced at Ru Shuang, who looked shy. He really did not want to let this opportunity to complete the Eighteen Palms of the Subduing Dragon slip away. So he spoke up: “The next Sect Leader of our Beggar Sect is indeed Ru Shuang.”

Luo Feng was confused. Why did this old man suddenly say such a thing? Was he talking out of context?

Ru Shuang’s cheeks turned even redder. She could hear the meaning behind Elder Mo’s words. It was essentially using her as a transaction. However, she did not resent Elder Mo at all. Instead, she felt a bit expectant.

Although she did not understand the meaning behind Elder Mo’s words, Luo Feng took the chance to make his own request. “I can hand over the Eighteen Palms of the Subduing Dragon, but I want the Great Return Pill of the Beggar Sect.”

“Okay, no problem.” Elder Mo agreed immediately. This left Luo Feng somewhat astonished. Was it really this simple?

Ru Shuang felt a shock in her heart. Her gaze toward Luo Feng became even softer. Although the Great Return Pill could improve cultivation power, nothing was as important as the Eighteen Palms of the Subduing Dragon. Was Luo Feng only making this move to find an excuse? In reality, did he plan to teach her the Eighteen Palms of the Subduing Dragon all along?

Luo Feng was initially unwilling to hand over the Eighteen Palms of the Subduing Dragon. But after he heard that the Beggar Sect Leader was her, he was willing to hand it over. So, did Luo Feng also have feelings for her?

Ru Shuang’s mind raced with all sorts of thoughts, and the corners of her mouth involuntarily curled into a beautiful arc.

Seeing this, Elder Mo felt relieved. He had felt some embarrassment earlier, but now it seemed that Ru Shuang clearly liked Luo Feng as well.

After getting the Great Return Pill, Luo Feng also heard Xiao Meng’s hint. “Mission One, Complete.”

Luo Feng swallowed the Great Return Pill. He did not need to sit in meditation to circulate internal energy. Naturally, Xiao Meng helped Luo Feng turn the medicinal power into internal force.

After a long time, Luo Feng’s cultivation level finally advanced another major step.

Luo Feng followed Elder Mo back to the Beggar Sect. At this moment, the Beggar Sect was holding a Sect Leader selection. Seeing that Elder Mo had not arrived yet, the crowd began to stir.

Elder Mo apologized to Luo Feng, then flew up to the stage. He stuck the green Dog Beating Staff into the Lotus Platform on the stage. Without wasting any words, he directly announced, “The Sect Leader selection starts now.”

Luo Feng casually found a spot to sit. Ru Shuang, with a slightly blushing face, sat beside Luo Feng. She looked like a well-behaved little wife, which simply did not suit her personality.

Su Can saw Ru Shuang, and his eyes lit up. He immediately ran over with a happy grin. “Miss Ru Shuang, what a coincidence. I never thought the world was so big that we could meet again in this small Beggar Sect. It seems we have fate.”

“Who has fate with you?” Ru Shuang replied immediately. At the same time, she secretly looked at Luo Feng. Seeing that Luo Feng had no reaction, she felt relieved but also a bit disappointed.

“Miss Ru Shuang, do you remember back then when you told me that your future husband would definitely be above one person but below ten thousand?”

“Hmph, of course I remember.” When facing Su Can, Ru Shuang truly lived up to her name, with a full face of coldness.

“Good. If I become the Beggar Sect Leader today, does that mean I am above one person but below ten thousand?”

Ru Shuang chuckled. “You want to become the Beggar Sect Leader? You are dreaming. The Beggar Sect Leader is mine.”

Su Can did not mind Ru Shuang’s mockery. “Just wait and see. I will definitely marry you.”

Seeing that Luo Feng still had no reaction, Ru Shuang said in a petulant tone, “Fine. As long as you become the Beggar Sect Leader, marrying you is fine too.”

Just at that moment, the crowd suddenly stirred. “Leader Hong has come back!”

Luo Feng turned his head to look. Hong Riqing, with tattered clothes and a messy appearance, was walking over slowly.

Elder Mo hurried to step forward, feeling a bit awkward. “Since the Sect Leader has come back, the selection for the new Sect Leader is not needed.”

Hong Riqing waved his hand. “Select the Sect Leader as planned. I am already old and usually do not like to manage matters within the sect. Choosing a new Sect Leader would be best.”

With Hong Riqing present, the scene became a silence. However, in such a serious scene, the loud cry of an infant rang through the entire venue.

Ru Shuang’s face was full of embarrassment. “This… the child has pooped.”

Luo Feng took the child from her and walked toward the riverside while holding her.

When I was Young, Luo Feng often took care of children at the orphanage. Dealing with this kind of matter, he was very experienced.

The child was a female infant. Her parents had been killed by the Qilin Sect. So Luo Feng planned to let the Beggar Sect take care of this child.

Do not say the environment of the Beggar Sect was not good. Guo Xiang grew up in the Beggar Sect since she was young. Instead, she developed a heroic spirit and became a famous female hero.

After Luo Feng left, Su Can jumped onto the Fighting Arena to compete for the position of Sect Leader. Hong Riqing, on the other hand, sat down on his buttocks beside Ru Shuang.

“Does that young man Su Can like you?”

“Ah?” When Ru Shuang heard Hong Riqing’s question, she was surprised and honored. But immediately, she denied it. “No.”

“Hehe, even if you do not admit it, I can see it. It seems that young man Luo Feng likes you.”

“What?” Ru Shuang’s face was full of confusion. What connection did Su Can liking her have with Luo Feng liking her?

“Back then, young man Luo Feng found me and asked me to teach Su Can the Sleep Fist. I asked him why he helped Su Can. He said he stole Su Can’s woman and felt guilty about it. Now it seems, the woman Su Can has is none other than you.”

Ru Shuang’s complexion turned red, and her heart felt happy. She said coquettishly, “Old Sect Leader, do not tease Ru Shuang anymore.”

“Haha… Young man Luo Feng is a good person. You must grasp this well.”

When Luo Feng returned holding the child, he saw Hong Riqing giving him an ambiguous wink before turning around and leaving.

Luo Feng felt a shiver. This old man does not have some special habits, does he?

After Luo Feng sat down, Ru Shuang became tense all over, and her mind went blank.

Seeing Luo Feng carefully playing with the child, Ru Shuang’s heart softened. Luo Feng was still a gentle man.

The fight on the stage ended very soon. Without cracking, Su Can obviously achieved victory. Just at this moment, Ru Shiang went onto the stage.

Relying on the Dog Beating Staff Method, Ru Shuang and Su Can exchanged moves back and forth. They were evenly matched.

However, in the end, Su Can was still a step ahead and won the position of Sect Leader.

“Ru Shuang, you are finally my person.”

“You… do not say nonsense. Who is your person?” Ru Shuang’s eyes were filled with tears. She liked Luo Feng. How could she marry Su Can?

“Ru Shuang, you said that as long as I become the Beggar Sect Leader, I would marry you.”

“I… I did not!” Ru Shuang cried and ran away in tears. She felt so much regret in her heart. Why did she say those words?

Hong Riqing was full of astonishment. What was going on?

Luo Feng walked onto the stage with a smile. He bowed to Su Can and said, “Congratulations to Brother Su Can.”

Su Can laughed with a carefree expression. “Thank you.”

Hong Riqing secretly pulled Luo Feng aside and asked, “Do you not like Ru Shuang?”

“When did I say that?”

“Uh… did you not?”

“Did I?”

Hong Riqing was full of embarrassment. Thinking carefully, Luo Feng indeed had not said anything. Everything was a guess he made. He did not expect to cause such a big misunderstanding. How could he handle this now…