Chapter 187: Subduing the Dragon and the Tiger

Luoyang is an important transportation hub connecting the north and the south. Kaifeng is more than a thousand kilometers away from Fuzhou. Feng Yi originally wanted to take the land route, as he felt it was safer and he could enjoy the scenery along the way while studying martial arts. But if he took the water route, if he was not careful and the boat had problems, with so many people, no matter how high their martial arts were, it would not be of much use.

But they walked from Kaifeng to Luoyang, only a few hundred miles, and too many things happened. Feng Yi felt exhausted. Being a bodyguard was much more tiring than fighting with a master, so he agreed to Huang Shang's proposal and took a boat south at the canal ferry in Luoyang.

Feng Yi's money came from the government, so he spent it without any regret. He directly chartered a ship, passed Xingyang, passed Xuchang, went to Nanyang, crossed the Yangtze River and arrived in Jiangxia.

Although they rarely visited land, the journey was safe and sound, which made Feng Yi feel very relaxed. When they arrived in Jiangxia, Feng Yi and Huang Shang were fine, but the others were very tired from the long journey and planned to rest for a day before leaving.

In the afternoon, Feng Yi and Huang Shang were talking about martial arts and what they had seen in the martial arts world. Suddenly, they heard someone knocking on the door.

Feng Yi said: "Come in."

When the door opened, it turned out to be the innkeeper.

Feng Yi asked, "What's the matter?"

The shopkeeper said, "Someone asked me to give a visiting card to Master Feng Yifeng!"

Feng Yi and Huang Shang were both startled. Who was coming to visit them?

Feng Yi took the note, opened it and read: "Something has happened, please go to Bailongao, ten miles east of the city, for a while!"

Feng Yi thought, "It is indeed an emergency. If I go to the meeting, someone will harm Huang Shang and his friends. Wouldn't that be a trick to lure the tiger away from the mountain? If I don't go, with so many people, it will be difficult to conceal my whereabouts, which is also very bad." Thinking of this, he looked up at the shopkeeper and smiled, "Okay, I know."

The shopkeeper retreated.

Huang Shang said: "These people are really powerful. We just arrived yesterday, but they can see our whereabouts. I'm afraid he doesn't mean well by asking you to go to Bailongao alone."

Feng Yi smiled and said, "Whether it is good or evil, you will know after you see it."

Feng Yi naturally didn't go. He felt that since the other party knew his whereabouts, they would come to him no matter what, so there was no need to listen to them.

The next morning, after breakfast, everyone went to the ferry. In the distance, they could see the mighty Yangtze River with turbid currents and rushing waves, flowing endlessly to the east.

Everyone was talking and laughing as they walked along the winding road towards the ferry. However, Feng Yi turned his eyes and looked around. Suddenly, five figures flashed and rushed out from the pine forest by the roadside.

They were all old men wearing dark brown robes, cloth hats, and looked energetic.

Feng Yi saw that the five men were all not young. Most of them had white eyebrows. Three of them had white beards. Their eyes were bright and shining, which showed that they had extraordinary internal strength. Their movements were so swift that they seemed to be silent.

At a glance, he could tell that their martial arts and internal strength were not inferior to Duan Yanqing, and some were even superior to him. He was slightly moved and wondered, "Could it be that he is a Shaolin monk like Xuan Gou and Xuan Shi?"

Feng Yi knew very well that the only sect in the world that could produce so many top-notch masters at once was the Shaolin Temple.

At this time, the mule carts of Huang Shang and others also stopped. Huang Wan'er said, "Hello, seniors! Your martial arts skills are really high."

The five of them laughed, clasped their fists and saluted, saying in unison: "Girl, how are you, everyone."

Huang Wan'er bent her knees, bowed, and performed the blessing ceremony, showing great respect.

During this period of time, Feng Yi had also told her a lot. Most of the people in the martial arts world were just trying to save each other, so naturally they would "not hit someone who smiles at them". Being more polite would help them avoid trouble and suffer less losses.

An old man said with a smile: "We are all travelers, there is no need to be so polite, little girl."

Huang Wan'er smiled and said, "You are all elders, and even martial arts masters, but I don't know why you want to block our way?"

The grinning old man chuckled, stretched out his skinny hand, and made a gesture in the air, as if stroking her hair, and said, "Don't be surprised, young lady. My surname is Du, and I am from Huaibei. These four are all my junior brothers. This one's surname is Chi, this one's surname is Jin, this one's surname is Chu, and this one's surname is Sun."

When the four heard him talking about themselves, they clasped their fists in greeting.

Elder Du continued, "It's because we have something important to ask Master Feng, so we followed him from Henan to Jiangbei and sent him a letter to meet him. But Master Feng doesn't want to meet us, so we can only act rashly."

Feng Yi saw Elder Du stroking his hand in mid-air with a kind expression, but his gesture was unusually steady. Even with a force of several hundred pounds, it would be difficult to move his palm. It seemed as if he had decades of profound skills. He was really extraordinary. He secretly admired him and said, "I dare not. Feng Yi feels very lucky to be able to meet with five masters!"

Elder Du said, "I wonder if I can spare a moment to talk!"

Feng Yi stared in deep thought for a moment, then said in a low voice: "Are you all disciples of Shaolin Sect?" as if he was talking to himself.

The faces of several people changed slightly, and the old man Chi said: "Mr. Feng has good eyesight!"

Feng Yi saw that he was tall, with a long beard and eyes as bright as lightning. He knew at a glance that this man had profound internal strength and should be the best among them. He nodded and said, "Shaolin Temple is the authentic martial arts school in the world, the leader of the martial arts world, upright and aboveboard. Since you all claim to be Shaolin disciples, then why not!"

"please!"

The five people said in unison, and they swayed their bodies and floated up. They lightly tapped on the branches, leaned forward, and jumped onto another tree. With another effort, they jumped over the other tree.

In a blink of an eye, the five people had passed several big trees. Seeing that they were testing him, Feng Yi shook his body and followed closely behind them.

Huang Wan'er's face was full of worry, and she shouted, "Daddy, let's go take a look!"

Huang Shang said, "I heard from Brother Feng that Shaolin is the largest sect in the martial arts world today, with tens of thousands of disciples and a reputation for being the best martial arts sect in the world. Brother Feng revealed their identities before he left because he didn't want us to get involved. Don't you understand what that means?"

Huang Shang knew very well that Feng Yi revealed their identities in order to use the reputation of his sect to hold them hostage so as not to implicate others.

Huang Wan'er said nervously, "There are five of them. If they start fighting, can Brother Feng handle it?"

When she saw the lightness skills of each of them were amazing, she was afraid that Feng Yi would suffer a loss because he was alone and weak.

Huang Shang sighed faintly, "Silly girl, don't you understand? Your brother Feng is blind to your feelings. Why? That's because he doesn't want you to worry, because he is the most powerful when he is alone!"

Huang Wan'er couldn't help but be stunned.

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In the blink of an eye, the six of them jumped over dozens of big trees, flew down, and landed in a spacious area.

Feng Yi saw them stop and turn around, so he did not approach too close, and said, "Shaolin Temple has always been upright and aboveboard. I was surprised that I could have the five Shaolin monks disguise themselves to visit me. What advice do you have for me?"

After hearing his words, the five people secretly felt that Feng Yi was not someone that was easy to mess with.

The old man Du said: "There is no need to hide our intentions in front of a wise man like Feng.

The two heroes of the You clan acted bravely and helped the needy. The whole village was wiped out. Five of my fellow disciples came here specially. One of them wanted to ask, was this the work of you and Qiao Feng?"

Feng Yi said: "No, when Juxian Manor was destroyed, I was with Qiao Feng. If I didn't kill him, he would be too busy to do anything else!"

Old Man Du said: "A man's word is as good as a whip to a horse. Since you say so, my five brothers will naturally believe you.

Think about it, Qiao Feng was once very famous and he came from our sect, but Junior Brother Xuanku died a violent death, and some disciples saw with their own eyes that it was him who did it. Yet, you were at Juxian Manor, trying your best to prove Qiao Feng's innocence, as if our sect had wronged him.

We know that with your skills and prestige, you would never do anything without a purpose, but I don't know what your basis is. Also, our two junior brothers Xuan Gou and Xuan Shi have sent back a message saying that a man in black has used our martial arts. I wonder if you have any advice for him? Today is our first meeting, so it's a bit strange to talk about superficial things. Please don't blame me for speaking frankly."

These words were said very appropriately, expressing his feelings gently and tactfully.

Feng Yi smiled and said, "I am speaking for Qiao Feng, but I know what kind of person he is from his martial arts. How can a beast who killed his master and his parents use the Beggar Sect's Dragon Subduing Palm?

As for the man in black, I also chased him out, but was followed by two monks, Xuan Gou and Xuan Shi, so I had to give up! "

But I am a humble person with little reputation and prestige. You can believe me or not as you please!"

They are all martial arts masters and they know that one's character can be seen from his martial arts skills.

Elder Du shook his head and said, "Mr. Feng is too modest. I am a little famous in the martial arts world, and my four junior brothers are not unknown people either. You are already well-known in the martial arts world, and my fellow junior brothers admire your great name even more.

Each of these four evil men possesses amazing martial arts skills. There are not many people in the martial arts world who can rival Ye Erniang, the South China Sea Crocodile God, Yun Zhonghe and others.

Just hearing their names is enough to daunt people. But it is unimaginable that the hero Feng was able to kill the four evils in one fell swoop. "

Feng Yi's heart sank: "How did they know? Could it be that Qin Hongmian and her daughter told it?"

He originally planned to send Huang Shang and others to Fuzhou, and then comprehend the magical skills himself, re-enter the martial arts world, and make a name for himself as the Four Evils, but his plan had already been discovered.

Elder Du paused for a moment, then continued, "I dare not hide the truth from you, Master Feng. Although we left the temple for Qiao Feng, you have made us, an old man, feel a little disappointed!"

Feng Yi laughed heartily and said, "You are too kind. The four evil men have committed many evil deeds. I was just lucky enough to run into them. If I were to meet a few masters, they would definitely be able to defeat them with thunderbolts!"

Elder Du shook his head, sighed, and said, "My martial arts skills are far inferior to yours, and I am not strong enough to defeat the demon!"

Feng Yi smiled without saying anything.

Elder Du continued, "We five brothers have come here to find Qiao Feng and tell him something that is absolutely true. I wonder if you can tell me his whereabouts?"

Feng Yi said: "I don't know where he is."

The five people looked at each other.

Elder Du said, "We have received news that Qiao Feng has also arrived in Jiangnan. We thought you were crossing the river to join him."

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Feng Yi thought, "I didn't cross the river, I went down it." He shook his head, "I don't know whether Qiao Feng went to Jiangnan."

The old man surnamed Chi brushed his long beard and said with a smile: "I have another question to ask you!"

Feng Yi said: "No problem."

Old Man Chi sighed heavily and whispered, "I wonder what martial arts Master Feng used to kill the four evils?"

Feng Yi was very suspicious of this old man with extraordinary martial arts skills, but he could not see any clues from his face. He said, "What does this matter? Your Excellency's attention to this matter is surprising."

The old man surnamed Du said in a deep voice, "We have always been hiding in the mountains and forests, and our martial arts are far inferior to yours. Since we have met today, we will still show our ugliness and fight with you. But I want you to know that the five of us brothers are definitely not bad people, and we are not talking nonsense here."

Then he stood aside and said politely: "Master Feng, I would like to learn a move from your superb palm technique!"

The other four stepped aside and said, "Hero Feng is an outstanding martial artist. We must not miss this opportunity!"

Feng Yi smiled and said, "I understand what you all mean. I guess your palm powers are different in strength and softness, so you want to fight me in order to find out my strengths.

Based on this, you can infer whether I am an accomplice of Qiao Feng, that is, the murderer of Master Xuan Ku. If so, all of you will rush over and kill me, right or not?"

Several people were slightly startled after hearing this.

Old Man Chi said slowly: "Master Feng, we will never accuse others of crimes without solid evidence, but there are some things we have to do.

To be honest, we initially thought that Qiao Feng was the murderer of our junior brother Xuan Ku, but later we learned that there was a powerful man in black hiding in the dark, and he could actually use our martial arts. But we have carefully examined Junior Brother Xuan Ku's Dharma body, and the palm power he was hit with was extremely fierce, and it was not Shaolin martial arts.

We have seen Duan Yanqing's body in the ruined temple. The way he died is quite similar to that of my junior brother Xuan Ku. We really want to test your martial arts skills."

Feng Yi nodded and said, "Okay, since you said so, I will tell you frankly that Duan Yanqing did die under the Dragon Subduing Palm. There is no need to try."

The old man Chi's expression suddenly changed, and he said sternly, "Hero Feng has learned the Dragon Subduing Palm, which is beyond my expectation. I wonder who taught him?"

Being asked in such a tone was extremely difficult to endure, but Feng Yi probably guessed who it was. He knew that Ye Erniang had given birth to a son for him after all. It was normal for Feng Yi to have a bad face towards himself as long as he felt a little guilty.

Therefore, Feng Yi didn't care about his tone, and just said: "You are all from Shaolin, the leaders of the martial arts world, so I have said everything I should say, but please don't say anything when it comes to my master's inheritance. If you really have any dissatisfaction with me, you can speak frankly!"

Old Man Chi smiled and said, "Master Feng is a man of quick words, which is admirable. I would like to learn a unique move from Master Feng's Dragon Subduing Palm."

Feng Yi shook his head and said, "If we want to take action, it's not difficult. But if you want to see the Dragon Subduing Palm, I'm sorry that I can't obey your order."

They looked at each other again, very puzzled.

Elder Du said: "The Twenty-Eight Dragon Subduing Palms is extremely powerful, but in the past hundred years, only one or two people have been able to achieve success, especially in recent years, only Qiao Feng has been able to roam the martial arts world with it.

Your palm strike broke all the bones and muscles of Duan Yanqing. We are so lucky to have learned this unique skill. If we don't learn a little from it, it will be a lifelong regret."

Elder Sun continued, "Although my fellow disciples and I are not capable enough, we would like to ask Master Feng to teach us a thing or two. We would be very grateful."

Feng Yi frowned and said, "Since you guys are interested in this, I should have accompanied you. But since you guys are from Shaolin, it is inevitable that I will cause controversy if I use the Beggars' Sect's unique skills to fight against you."

At this point, he paused and continued, “If you win, it will be a loss of face for the Beggars’ Sect, and I myself will not accept it, which will inevitably lead to a dispute with your sect.

If I win, I'm afraid the senior monks in your sect will be dissatisfied and cause trouble. Who among my companions will be able to take responsibility?

If we hold back and fight to a draw, it would be better not to fight at all!"

The old man surnamed Chi suddenly burst into laughter.

Feng Yi asked, "What are you laughing at?"

Old Man Chi stroked his long beard and said, "People say that Master Feng is very knowledgeable. Today, after seeing him, it seems that the rumor is wrong! For hundreds of years, the Shaolin and Beggars' Sect have always been on good terms and often compete with each other. The Beggars' Sect's "Twenty-Eight Dragon Subduing Palms" is naturally superior, but the difference between it and the Shaolin unique skills depends entirely on the practitioner's cultivation.

Therefore, both factions have great masters who are famous for their skills, so how can they have a grudge against each other just because of our competition?"

Feng Yi thought: "My Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms has reached the pinnacle of palm techniques, it is not the twenty-eight palms in your eyes!"

Elder Du also laughed and said, "My fellow disciples and I have repeatedly asked Master Feng to demonstrate his unique skill of Dragon Subduing Palm to broaden our horizons. I never thought that you would think of us as inferiors in the martial arts world!"

Feng Yi sneered and said, "Since you are so generous, why don't you tell us your Dharma names?"

He had to force them to reveal their identities. Only in this way would they be truly afraid and avoid sending people to inquire about his whereabouts.

After these words were spoken, several people became solemn.

The old man Chi took off his hat, put his hands together and said, "My Dharma name is Xuanci."

Elder Du said: "Xuan Du!"

Elder Jin said, "Xuan Yin!"

Elder Chu said, "Xuan Zhi!"

Elder Sun said, "Xuansheng!"

Feng Yi thought: "It is indeed old Xuanci!"

But he said with a surprised look: "It turned out to be the 'Subduing Tiger Arhat'. The Shaolin abbot has come in person. I am so blind."

Abbot Xuanci clasped his hands together and said, "You're welcome!"

Feng Yi said: "In this case, if I don't show off my ugliness, it would be against the elegance, but..."

Xuan Ci continued: "But what?"

Feng Yi said: "However, the competition is a personal matter of Feng. I hope that Abbot Xuanci will agree with the reputation of Shaolin Temple for hundreds of years. Regardless of the outcome, it has nothing to do with Shaolin Temple, Beggars' Sect or outsiders!

Don't blame me for being mean-spirited. After all, I've seen a lot. The difference between the devil and the Buddha is often just a matter of a thought!"

(End of this chapter)