The man's eyes flashed fiercely, but it was replaced by kindness. He slowly sat up, causing the iron chains to clang. With a hoarse voice he said, "Xiao … Xiao Xiongdi, don't be afraid. I am not a bad person. You … you come here …"
The Xuan Shuang calmed himself down. He could see that the man was a living person, but he did not know who had tortured him to this extent. His heart was slightly relieved. He stood up and patted his clothes. He calmly walked forward and squatted down to look at the man's eyes. He asked, "This … ahem … uncle … no, Qianbei, who are you? Why are you here? " As he spoke, he suddenly noticed that the man's eyes were not symmetrical. His right eye was bloodshot, his eyelids had been cut several times, but it could still be considered normal. His left eye was only half open. The corner of his eye was sewn with needles and thread, even his eyeball was half sewn in. Only the muddy white of his eye could be seen.
The Xuan Shuang's heart tightened. He did not dare to look at the man's eyes. He said, "You … you'd better close your eyes."
The man ignored him. His eyes did not even blink. The Xuan Shuang had no choice but to fend for himself. He first looked away. Ignoring his impoliteness, he said, "All right. Let's continue. Who are you?"
The man sneered several times. His throat was hoarse, like a crow's caw. He said, "Xiao Xiongdi, as soon as I see you, I can tell that you are a pure-hearted person. Even if you are watching me suffer, you can't bear it. Unlike that vicious beast, who stared at me while raising his saber to torture me, and still felt that it was not enough … Ahem, ahem, I am the Kunlun Pai's Zhenren Zhenren. My enemy used a trick to kidnap me and brought me here. He was a treacherous villain many years ago. I was just trying to uphold justice by getting rid of evil for the Righteous Faction. I thought he had died a long time ago. Who would have thought that this guy was so lucky … "
The Xuan Shuang followed his meaning and said, "Yes. A scourge lives for a thousand years." The man was very satisfied with his answer. He coughed twice and said, "Not only he has no remorse, he is angry that I stole his Sect Leader position. He harbors a grudge in his heart and uses all kinds of inhumane methods to humiliate me. Little brother, please show mercy and save me from this place. I will definitely reward you handsomely in the future. "
Xuan Shuang laughed dryly and said, "Forget it. You can't even protect yourself now. I'll take you as a Bodhisattva. Let's talk about it after we cross the river, okay?"
The man became agitated and shouted, "Are you looking down on me? When I became the Sect Leader of the Kunlun Sect, the coronation ceremony was so grand! Guests came in droves, and everyone brought gifts to congratulate me on living as long as the heavens and the earth. Do you think I have not been awe-inspiring? My … my martial arts are not just for show. At the Hero Assembly, I displayed my skills and won the cheers of the entire audience. If it weren't for my enemy who used poison needles to plot against me, I would have won first place. Later … "
Xuan Shuang looked at him lying on the ground on his last breath, still bragging about the glory of the past. With a hollow laugh he said, "Come on, if your martial art skill was really that high, who would be able to beat you like this? Kunlun Sect is not a big Sect. Putting aside the Sect Leader title, adding the title 'Zhenren' to it is a bit unworthy of the title … "
The man angrily said, "Even if my martial art skill is not the best in the world, it is definitely not inferior to that animal's! I told you, the enemy is in the dark, I am in the light. He used a treacherous scheme to harm me! "Xuan Shuang squatted until his legs were numb. He sat down cross-legged and said," Alright, I'll listen to your story. "
The man was so angry that his head was dizzy, but thinking that this kid was his only hope to escape, he did not dare to turn hostile. He calmed his breathing and said, "My name is Liang Yue, I come from Diancang Pai. The enemy I mentioned to you … his name is Lu Qian. There is no need to mention this evil man's name, I just want to make it easier to tell the story. " Xuan Shuang had already guessed the man's identity. Now that he heard the man admit it himself, he was not too surprised. He nodded thoughtfully.
Liang Yue continued, "I don't need to tell you the story of my enmity with him. Several days ago, I was on the summit of Kunlun, discussing with the disciples about the sixth anniversary of my appointment as the Sect Leader. At that time several emissaries came to visit the mountain, claiming to be Huashan Pai disciples. Among the invitations I listed, there was one for Huashan. They came just in time, saving us the trouble of making an extra trip. Thereupon I ordered a banquet to be prepared.
The people at the banquet did not exchange pleasantries, they simply said that something big had happened in the mountain gate. The Devil Cult had returned and sent demons to invade. Meng Zhangmen resisted the enemy with all his might and was seriously injured. They wanted to ask Kunlun to consider the friendship between our two sects for many years and lend a helping hand. Time was of the essence, so I hurriedly told the disciples to follow them down the mountain.
At first we were going in the same direction, so I did not see anything wrong. But after several days, I realized something was wrong. It's not like I have never been to Huashan, but the path they took just happened to diverge. If they were internal disciples, they would know some shortcuts, but at most it would be useful in their own mountain gate. But Mount Tai Hua of the Western Peak is accessible in all directions, there was no way they could take a shortcut that outsiders did not know about.
Because I was skilled and daring, I did not show any flaw on the surface, but I was more careful in secret. After passing through a town, I found an opportunity to inquire about the recent situation of Huashan from the innkeeper, and I learned that there was no such thing. I was certain that they did not have good intentions. By this time we were going in the opposite direction. I was curious about what kind of conspiracy they were planning, so I did not even urge them to continue, and let them lead the way. "
Xuan Shuang said, "Weren't you worried that they were luring the tiger away from the mountain? First they deceived you to leave Kunlun, and then they would seize the opportunity to attack you?" Liang Yue was slightly ashamed. "This …" he said, "At that time I did not think about it," he said, "I just felt that my position was far higher than the other disciples. Since those bandits had me pinned down, they must have no interest in making things difficult for those juniors." Xuan Shuang sighed. "Why do I feel that the Kunlun Sect is a bit pitiful to have a half-way Sect Leader like you? They are like a stepmother's child."
Liang Yue coughed several times. "Don't talk about it," he said, "That's not the point. After traveling for several days, we stopped at a small restaurant to have a meal. You know, in Jianghu, if you want to gather information, these are the best places to go. We were cutting several catties of mutton to go with our wine when we heard the people at the next table talking about the recent calamity that had befallen the Huashan Sect. The demons of the Devil Cult had attacked the mountain, and Sect Leader Meng had also been injured. They were shouting so loudly that everyone in the restaurant could hear them clearly.
The more I listened, the more alarmed I was. What they said was very similar to what the other emissaries had said. This was where the problem lay. According to what they said, this matter had happened recently, but those people had already arrived in Kunlun many days ago. They could not have received any news at that time. If they knew about this matter, could it be that they were in cahoots with the Devil Cult?
Hearing these words, I immediately turned my head to look at those people's faces, wanting to hear how they would quibble. Their calmness was beyond my expectation, and their expressions were the same as usual. A shifty-eyed man smiled and said, 'Big Brother, I told you not to worry about the time difference. You see, isn't this a good timing? 'From his tone, it seemed that he did not want to hide anything. Even if I saw through him, he did not care. I could not bear it any longer. I slapped the table and stood up, shouting, 'You are not Huashan disciples! Speak, who sent you? '
A tall and thin man sneered and said, 'Kunlun Sect Leader Liang, you should ask yourself, who have you offended when you were in the prime of your life?'
I firmly believed that they were from the Devil Cult. I sternly said, 'I, Liang Yue, treat my friends with a knife on both sides. If you really want to find an enemy, yes, the only people I have ever offended are the demons of the Devil Cult. When I see them, I do not say anything, I draw my sword and kill them. Over the years, if not a thousand demons have died under my sword, then at least eight hundred. '
I raised my voice, and more than half of the restaurant's customers glanced at us. Those who had gathered here were all people with good martial arts. They did not need to hide, but they also did not have any intention of helping. They all sat on the side, drinking and watching the show. I thought that if I killed these people on the spot, for me and for the Kunlun Sect, I would gain some face.
The vulgar man whistled and said, 'Your enemy is paying a lot of money for your head. He wants us to capture you alive and bring you to him. We brothers are not nobodies in Jianghu. We have been entrusted by others, so we must be loyal to them. We cannot make a mistake. Otherwise, if our reputation is ruined by you, who would dare to entrust us with a task in the future? Hey, you are that bullshit Kunlun Sect Leader, the one who is good at two sects, the one who is called 'One Sword to Capture Ten Thousand Souls', Liang Yue? '
I said, 'That's right, I am your grandfather.' The tall man sneered and said, 'Why do I think you look like an imposter? Whether you are or not, we will know after we fight. 'He stood up, held his sword, and said,' Please enlighten me. '
At this time, the restaurant was crowded with onlookers. Some people were betting on us, and the price was getting higher and higher. The man from before laughed and said, 'Big Brother, don't lose.' I pushed back my chair, drew my sword, and swung it. Suddenly, my arm felt sore and weak. I raised it halfway, and then it fell limply to my side. The tall man laughed and said, 'Aiyo, I haven't lost yet. You don't need to show mercy so early.' I know I was plotted against, but these days I have been very careful. When I eat, I make sure they have touched their chopsticks before I dare to eat. But how … "
Xuan Shuang said, "If they really want to harm someone, there are many ways. For example, they put poison in all the food, and then took the antidote in advance. This is a trap for you. "
Liang Yue acquiesced and said, "I was poisoned, and I don't know if it was the rumored 'Ten Fragrant Tendon Weakening Powder'. Let alone internal energy, I can't even compete with brute force. I pretended to observe the enemy, and slowly moved my sword until it was thirty-seven degrees away from the tip of his left foot. With a shout, I swept my sword horizontally, and attacked his lower body. Then I turned my hand around and attacked his genitals.
This move was a combination of two strange moves. The first move was from Kunlun Swordsmanship, called 'Flat Green Clouds'. The second move was from Pointing Blue Saber Technique, called 'White Egret Soaring to the Sky'. Moreover, the sword's momentum was lower, making it easier to use force. It could make up for my weak hand strength.
Who would have thought that the man's martial arts were very strange. I didn't see how he jumped, but the tip of my sword was stepped on by the tip of his foot. He raised his scabbard and attacked my shoulder. I raised my wrist to block, but how could I resist? My arm was pushed back. The man pretended to pull out his scabbard, and said with a mocking tone, 'Aiya, this is my ancestral butcher's knife. How come it rusted at this time? I can't pull it out, so why don't you sharpen it? 'Finished speaking, the scabbard turned and hit my head.
Seeing stars, I let go of my sword and fell back several steps. The man punched me in the face, making my nose bleed and I fell on my back. The man lifted his left foot and hooked it around my leg. I couldn't help but fall down at his feet. I was still struggling to stand up.
The lean man laughed aloud and said, "If we say that you are the Kunlun Pai's Great Sect Leader, you really don't look like one. But just by looking at your wriggling pustules on the ground, compared to Liang Yue, you are definitely the real deal. At that time, although I was furious, I still remembered: a wise man knows better than to fight when the odds are against him. Wait until my strength is restored, then I will find them to settle the account. It would be best if they thought they found the wrong person and let me go. Others would think that I am not Liang Yue, but an imposter … "
The Xuan Shuang sneered and said, "Great Sect Leader Liang's reputation is known all over the world. The flies that impersonate you are everywhere. They are all using the idea of a fox exploiting the tiger's might."
Liang Yue heard the mockery in his voice. With a wry smile he said, "I don't dare to be so arrogant. I only hope that by borrowing the Sect Leader's name, I can intimidate the heroes of the Wulin world, so that they will have this kind of reverence." The Xuan Shuang said, "Lu Zhaizhu used to be the Kunlun Sect Leader, but didn't he still suffer a crushing defeat because of you? Those 'heroes' can help you when you are in power, they can also help you when you are in dire straits. "
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