Chapter 127: Ramblings
Xing Batian cursed inwardly upon hearing Ying Tianxiao's words, but he knew he couldn't afford to be reckless. He was unaware of the two men's strength and martial arts techniques, and knew that staying would be extremely disadvantageous. Therefore, he decided it was best to leave first.
"Hahaha...hahaha..." Xing Batian laughed loudly and said, "There are countless people who want to kill me, Xing Batian, but if you have the ability, come on!" As soon as he finished speaking, he leaped into the air and fled from the rooftop.
"You lecherous thief, don't run away!" Chunxiang shouted as she saw Xing Batian flee. She then leaped up and used her lightness skill to give chase.
Seeing this, Xie Yunfeng immediately shouted, "Chunxiang, be careful, it might be a trap!" Seeing that Chunxiang had already chased after him, he didn't think twice and followed after her, concerned for Chunxiang.
Confused, everyone watched in the blink of an eye as the three disappeared.
Xing Batian fled to the back street and landed in the courtyard of a thatched hut. He saw Chunxiang chasing closely behind him, her lightness skill far surpassing his own, and he knew he would soon be defeated. He muttered a curse, "Damn it!" Xing Batian made a snap decision, immediately using the momentum to gather his inner strength, and with a powerful palm strike in his right hand, he suddenly turned and struck at Chunxiang.
"Ah...not good!" Chunxiang cried out in alarm upon seeing the palm strike coming towards her. She had been chasing after him closely, and before she could even land, Xing Batian unexpectedly turned around and struck with a palm. Caught off guard, she could only use her left hand to draw the sword sheath to block. Although she managed to parry with force, she was too weak to withstand the blow and was sent flying through the air by Xing Batian's palm strike.
"Haha!" Xing Batian was overjoyed at the sight and seized the opportunity, his left palm already brimming with powerful energy. "Die!" With a shout, Xing Batian leaped up from the ground, his shadow flashing through the air as he struck Chunxiang directly, hoping to kill her in one blow.
At the same time, Murong Hanchan on the rooftop suddenly made a move. She played with her right hand, which was hanging down to her chest, and then stopped abruptly. She muttered, "She's all looks and no brains, so self-righteous!" As she spoke, she used her left hand to protect the altar, her eyes narrowed, and a cold aura enveloped her. As her inner energy surged, a sword formed from cold energy emerged and hovered beside her. The sword's edge and her sharp eyes pointed directly at Xing Batian in the distance.
After receiving the force, Chunxiang's body was like a kite on a string, unable to draw any more strength. Seeing Xing Batian's sharp palm pressing down on her, even if she wanted to gather her strength to block again, it was too late.
"Chunxiang!"
Just as death loomed, Xie Yunfeng arrived through the air. He swept past with his sword in his left hand, catching Chunxiang's wrist in his arms. At the same time, his inner energy surged, and his right hand transformed into a palm, unleashing a powerful strike to intercept Xing Batian's palm strike.
The two clashed in mid-air, evenly matched. Their two energies collided, and Xing Batian was instantly shattered, forced back several feet. Xie Yunfeng, despite his strong defense, was also knocked back more than ten feet by the force of the impact.
The three landed one after another. Xing Batian felt his blood churning and a chill enter his body. His face turned pale instantly. He coldly said to Xie Yunfeng, "This is the Murong family's Frost Palm."
Xie Yunfeng released Chunxiang and calmly replied to Xing Batian, "Today I will use this move to take your life."
Upon hearing this, Xing Batian sneered and said, "Then we'll meet again!" As he spoke, he leaped up from the ground, soared onto the thatched hut, and unleashed his power, lifting the entire roof off by the roots, and striking Xie Yunfeng and the other man.
Seeing the thatched hut approaching, Xie Yunfeng quickly pulled Chunxiang into his arms again, leaped up, and unleashed a palm strike through the roof. By the time the two landed, Xing Batian was nowhere to be seen.
Chunxiang was so angry that she stomped her feet and cried out in a sweet voice, "He got away again!"
Xie Yunfeng said calmly, "Fine, let him live a few more days. As for you, you weren't injured just now, were you?"
Seeing Xie Yunfeng's concern for her, Chunxiang felt her heart lighten and said, "I'm fine, thank goodness you arrived in time!" After saying that, she leaned against Xie Yunfeng's chest.
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On the rooftop, seeing that Xie Yunfeng had resolved the crisis, Murong Hanchan had already calmed her inner energy and was gazing at the battle situation. Seeing the two of them embracing, she said irritably, "It seems my worries were unnecessary, hmph..." As she spoke, she picked up a wine jar and took another gulp of strong liquor.
"Hahaha……"
Just as the effects of the alcohol were taking hold, a burst of laughter reached her ears. Murong Hanchan held her breath and listened carefully, only to realize that Ying Tianxiao was making jokes on stage, which made everyone burst into laughter.
Ying Tianxiao spoke eloquently, and then addressed the crowd: "My brother and I have been wandering the martial world for decades since we were young, and we are now over thirty years old, but we still have no wives. To tell you the truth, I, Ying Tianxiao, am still an old virgin!"
"Hahaha……"
Upon hearing this, the audience burst into laughter again. Before anyone could speak, Ying Tianxiao continued, "Don't laugh at me, everyone. With my abilities, it wouldn't be difficult for me to marry any girl I want. Even daughters of noble families and high-society clans are no match for me. But I didn't do that because I know that love requires fate, and one must act with integrity!"
At this point, someone in the audience shouted, "Well said!"
"Yes! Let's recruit him!"
The crowd called out to the girl seeking a husband, but she made no response; her face remained cold and beautiful, without any other expression.
Shangguan Qinghuan stood beneath the red platform, his blue-and-white fan swaying gently in the breeze, his black hair flowing gracefully, displaying his elegance. A slight smile played on his lips, seemingly mocking Ying Tianxiao's arrogant words. He then glanced at the girl seeking a husband, a desire to challenge her already forming in his heart.
On the stage stood Ye Xingfeng, who, though only thirty, looked somewhat aged. Yet, his weathered face couldn't conceal his dashing figure. His long, dark hair, tinged with white, flowed in the wind, and his black trench coat draped behind him, seemed to exude a hidden strength as it danced in the breeze. He remained unmoved by his brother Ying Tianxiao's endless chatter, as if it were nothing new.
Hearing the shouts, Ying Tianxiao became even more smug. Holding his iron rod, he raised his hands in a gesture of respect and said, "Thank you, thank you! Enough said. I, Ying Tianxiao, have truly encountered fate today. After years of wandering the martial world, this is the first time I've encountered a martial arts contest for marriage!" As he spoke, he pointed upwards to the four large characters on the red banner. He continued, "In terms of martial arts, I'm afraid none of you here can defeat me. That bald man just now used a killing move from the very beginning, extremely ferocious. But as soon as he saw my brother and me, he fled at the mere mention of our names! Therefore, let's disregard the martial arts! As for this marriage, who else but me is worthy?" As he spoke, he smiled, looking at the woman seeking her hand in marriage with complete confidence.
The girl seeking a husband, though unmoved by these words, smiled, her beauty shining through.
Upon seeing this, Shangguan Qinghuan was overjoyed. Just as she was losing her composure, she called out to Ying Tianxiao, "Wait! The martial arts competition hasn't even started yet. How do you know that this place is all about respecting you?!" As she spoke, she smiled contemptuously and turned to face the other side, deliberately ignoring Ying Tianxiao.
As soon as the words were spoken, everyone's eyes turned to the handsome Shangguan Qinghuan. Then, they turned to Ying Tianxiao on the red platform.
Faced with this blatant provocation, Ying Tianxiao did not take Shangguan Qinghuan seriously. Judging from his scholarly demeanor, he figured he couldn't cause much trouble and was probably just a boastful person.
He then smiled and said to Shangguan Qinghuan, "This brother is handsome and refined, with clear eyes and a graceful bearing. Could he be a martial arts expert with extraordinary talent and hidden armor?!"
Upon hearing these sarcastic remarks, Shangguan Qinghuan merely sneered and said, "Heh! I am not talented, please enlighten me!"
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