The storyteller will stop when he gets to the most exciting part of the story.
He picked up the tea and savored it slowly.
The merchants who come and go naturally understand.
One by one, the coins were tossed out, and when the count was about right, the storyteller continued his tale.
Li Fan's story is not long.
Even if it's embellished and the fight is prolonged, it will only take the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.
"Ladies and gentlemen, please don't leave yet!"
"Do you know why this old man is on the road to Tianguang County?"
The storyteller looked at the crowd with a broad smile.
This time, he did not wait for the people to give him rewards, but said directly: "As you all know, the Fish and Dragon Ranking selects fifty young talents under the age of 35 from the thirteen states of the Great Zhou Dynasty."
"For every person who makes the list, someone else is pushed off!"
"The world is bustling with activity, all for profit."
"Li Fan, the One-Sword Swordsman, made it onto the list, which just pushed Lu Yuchen, the Romantic Swordsman, who was originally ranked fiftieth."
"I heard that he has arrived in Tianguang County and will soon set up a fighting arena in the county town to publicly challenge Li Fan, the One-Sword Swordsman!"
"Is this real!?"
Exclamations of surprise rang out, and all the merchants present looked astonished.
Li Fan, the One-Sword Swordsman, is a rising star, while Lu Yuchen, the Romantic Swordsman, has been famous for a long time.
Although he was not from Tianguang County, his reputation had already spread far and wide.
"We'll find out soon enough whether it's true or not!"
"However, I believe that Fengliujian will undoubtedly lose this battle."
After the storyteller finished speaking, he put away his gavel.
"Old man, you're talking nonsense! The record of that one-knife swordsman Li Fan is still shrouded in mystery. Apart from his own men, there are no eyewitnesses at all!"
As soon as the storyteller finished speaking, a burly man slammed his hand on the table and stood up.
"Young Master Lu's sword has defeated both Iron Palm Duan Chenyao and Prodigal Swordsman Wei Yuan."
"When I came from Bafang Manor, I heard these two seniors praising Young Master Lu."
"When it comes to Li Fan, the One-Knife Swordsman, the two seniors have surprisingly similar thoughts."
"That means Li Fan is just a puppet pushed to the forefront by the city government. Perhaps someone else killed Gang Leader He!"
"My brave sir, I was just expressing my opinion; you don't need to take it so seriously!"
The storyteller didn't want to argue, but the burly man wouldn't let it go: "Old man, kneel down and apologize, and I'll let you go. Otherwise, you'll be leaving here on your back today!"
"Even if I die, I will never kneel!"
The storyteller stood firm and unyielding, while the passing merchants all stepped back, seemingly indifferent to the matter.
"Fine, then I'll beat you to death, you old bastard!"
With a slap of his hands, the big man removed a corner of the table and swung it at the old man.
"ah!"
With a scream, the old man slammed down in front of Li Fan's table.
The burly man rushed forward, while the old man scrambled to hide behind Li Fan.
"roll!"
"Oh ho, there are still people who aren't afraid of death!"
The burly man grinned maliciously as he stepped forward and swung his club down.
Click!
The staff was shattered by the innate qi, and the burly man was sent flying backward.
"hiss!"
"A martial artist of innate talent!"
Among the onlookers, some people clearly saw the innate qi.
"Big brother!"
Two burly men rushed out from the crowd, helped the man with the stick to his feet, and then glared fiercely at Li Fan.
"Ah Biao, Ah Hu, don't be impulsive!"
The burly man spat out a mouthful of blood, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and said, "Great hero, I was blind!"
He then gave the storyteller a murderous look before walking out of the teahouse.
"Young hero, what a spirited young man!"
"I, Wang, admire you."
Among the surrounding caravans, there were quite a few busybodies who stirred up trouble.
"That scared the old man to death!"
The storyteller, still shaken, rose to express his gratitude: "Young hero, thank you so much for saving my life!"
"These copper coins are what I earned from telling stories today. Please accept them!"
As he spoke, he fumbled for the copper coins on his person.
"You get out too!"
Li Fan's words stunned the storyteller.
The crowd that had been praising them were stunned.
"Young hero, please save me!"
"If you don't save me, they'll beat me to death!"
The storyteller looked at Li Fan, wailing.
Li Fan didn't speak; he simply drew his sword silently and placed it against the storyteller's neck.
"Die or get out?"
The storyteller was stunned, and the surrounding merchants also stood up and retreated.
This isn't some kind of chivalrous hero, this is a living Yama!
After finishing his tea, Li Fan randomly chose a tree, jumped up, and then went to sleep.
......
In the darkness, Lu Yuchen's lips twitched slightly.
I think I misjudged him.
This Li Fan doesn't play by the rules at all.
The storyteller was beaten because he praised him.
As a result, he turned around and held a knife to the man's neck.
The more they learned about him, the more dangerous Li Fan seemed to them.
The more this is the case, the more we need to take it slowly.
Anyway, the second move has already been made.
If Li Fan stays at a few more tea stalls...
The effect will be seen once the soul leaves the body.
This combination of poisons is the most difficult to counter.
The four components must be arranged in the correct order.
Forget-the-River Grass, Soul-Severing Flower, Dream Lotus, and Fire Ginseng.
When the fire ginseng is finally swallowed, both extreme cold and extreme heat will be detonated within the body.
The weak will die instantly, while the strong may be able to suppress the poison with their true energy, but that is only if no one disturbs them.
He gestured towards another spot, then drifted away.
Leave scouts here, and go ahead to rest and recuperate, waiting for Li Fan to step into the trap.
......
The storyteller, Bai You, silently blended into the darkness.
Then he gathered his energy and looked at Li Fan.
At this moment, he was no longer in any state of disarray.
He looked at Li Fan, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.
The more powerful the prey, the more excited he becomes.
If possible, he would preserve Li Fan's eyes.
He admired the untamed spirit unique to geniuses.
......
Two riders came galloping up from not far away on the county road.
They walked around the campsite, and after spotting Li Fan, the two casually walked into the teahouse.
He drank three bowls of tea and then left!
After they left, Li Fan, who had been resting with his eyes closed, jumped down.
He quickly wrapped the horse's hooves in cloth and then chased after the two men.
After he left, Bai You quickly followed!
......
A seventh-grade innate being traveling at full speed can naturally catch up with Li Fan.
But that would make too much noise and be easily exposed.
Bai You didn't get close, but followed the sound of horses' hooves.
......
The two blood-clad thieves, who were acting as lookouts, ran more than ten miles away.
We just left the county road and entered the mountains.
In the mountains not far from the county road, a bonfire was lit.
Lin Gensheng leaned against a tree, while a dozen blood-clad bandit warriors surrounded the campfire; some were asleep, while others patrolled.
When the two men returned, Lin Gensheng opened his eyes.
"How is the situation?"
"Li Fan is already asleep!"
"Okay, you guys rest. Monkey and Fatty will go keep watch in an hour!"
After arranging the manpower, Lin Gengsheng closed his eyes to rest again.
Another incense stick's time passed, and his ears twitched slightly.
Was that the sound of horses' hooves?
"Everyone, get up! Someone is coming this way!"
Lin Gengsheng picked up his knife, grabbed a campfire stick, and threw it into the distance.
The firelight illuminated the scene, followed by the echoing neighing of startled horses.
A horse?
Are the horse's hooves wrapped in cloth?
What's going on?
Lin Gensheng and a group of blood-clad thieves stepped forward and subdued the frightened horse.
......
The horse's neighing.
Why is there this sound?
Bai You did not hesitate and continued to charge forward.
Just as he was about to rush off the county road, he heard the sound of wind breaking through the air.
A person was lying there, unnoticed.
Li Fan!
How could it be him!
By the faint moonlight, Bai You could see Li Fan's face clearly.
Immediately afterward, fear gripped his heart.
He had already discovered himself.
But how exactly did I get exposed?
The storyteller had been faking it for decades; there was no way he could have seen through it!
Pfft!
In the darkness, the long sword ripped through flesh with a dull thud.
Bai You was pierced through the heart and died on the spot.
His eyes held both resentment and incomprehension.
Li Fan drew his knife and gently laid the body down.
Just then, a black bird flapped its wings.
Li Fan reached out and caught the black bird.
He then drew his knife and gently laid Bai You's body down.
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