Seeing that Tao Tingyu was unable to break through, Bai Zongtang became anxious. He glanced at Xie Linghui and saw Xie Linghui clench his left fist and cough lightly. Bai Zongtang immediately looked away and said loudly, "Sect Leader Tao, I, Bai, will lend you a hand!" After saying that, he swung his sword and thrust it at Yun Yinghuai.
Chu Tong saw this scene clearly and thought to herself, "Huh? There's something fishy going on! Is Xie Linghui trying to scheme against my husband? This is really bad. I'll just wait and see. If my husband is in trouble, I'll risk my life to save him."
Yun Yinghuai laughed loudly, "So what if you two come at me together? I'll take you both on!" With that, his palm whistled as he attacked Bai Zongtang. Bai Zongtang shifted his body, his sword spinning rapidly as he thrust at Yun Yinghuai's chest. Yun Yinghuai ducked, then shouted, his palm strikes as fast as lightning, striking both Tao and Bai. Sword light and fist shadows instantly intertwined.
Hua Chunlai thought to himself, "These two bastards are quite skilled in martial arts. If they hurt my brother, it will be bad. I'll go help him now and defeat that old man with the white beard first." With that thought, Hua Chunlai grabbed his broadsword and charged into the fray, shouting, "You old man, take this!" He immediately engaged Tao Tingyu in battle.
The heroes had originally come for the two treasure chests, but the exquisite martial arts battles before them captivated them, and they momentarily forgot about the treasures in the chests. When they saw something exciting, they couldn't help but clap and cheer.
Just then, Hua Chunlai and Tao Tingyu fought their way to Xie Linghui. Hua Chunlai's blade moved swiftly like rain, one strike too powerfully, the blade imbued with internal force, heading straight for Xie Linghui. Xie Linghui raised his phoenix eyes, reached out and grabbed the longsword from Qian Ying's hand. The sword was slightly drawn from its sheath, and with a "clang," the blade's energy struck the sword. Xie Linghui then slid the sheath shut and tossed the sword back into Qian Ying's arms. His expression was calm and composed; the entire sequence of movements was extremely fluid. Hua Chunlai couldn't help but exclaim, "What superb skill!"
But then someone in the crowd shouted, "It's him! He's the one who killed Master!"
All the battles are now just a joke.
As soon as he finished speaking, six burly men leaped out of the crowd. They were all dressed in purple-brown clothes, with white belts around their waists, black gauze wrapped around their left arms, and holding long swords. Their eyes were bloodshot and their faces were filled with grief and indignation.
Wang Lang let out a soft "Ah," and lowered his voice, saying, "These are the Six Wonders of Fengcheng from the Fengcheng Sect of Southern Yan! Two months ago, Yang Qingping, the leader of the Fengcheng Sect, was killed and his body was dumped in the suburbs. Could it be... could this matter be related to Xie Er?"
Chu Tong thought to herself, "So they are the Six Wonders of Fengcheng. No wonder they look familiar. I made a bet with my young husband at the inn and tricked these six people out of their steamed buns."
Xu Pu, the leader of the Six Heroes of Fengcheng, pointed at Xie Linghui and shouted, "You are the murderer! Today, we six brothers will avenge our master!"
Xie Linghui glanced at the Six Wonders of Fengcheng and said calmly, "Who are you? Do you have any evidence to prove that I killed your master?"
Xu Pu said, "Half a year ago, Master went to the Medicine King to ask for the antidote to the Forget-Me-Not Pill. There was only one antidote left in the world, and it was priceless. Master went through many twists and turns, accomplishing three important tasks for the Medicine King before finally obtaining the antidote. Afterwards, Master rushed back to Fengcheng, intending to give the antidote to his poisoned uncle. On the way, he encountered a group of people who offered a large sum of money to buy the antidote back, but Master politely declined. Who would have thought that Master would be brutally murdered in the suburbs that very night..." At this point, Xu Pu choked up. He took a deep breath and continued, "When Master was killed, his junior brother who accompanied him was injured but managed to escape. He said that although the murderer was masked, he spoke fluent Mandarin, was tall and imposing, and used a sword with seven cat's-eye patterns on the scabbard, exactly the same as the sword you use! You are the murderer, and today the Fengcheng Sect will make you pay for your blood debt!" With that, he drew his sword and stabbed at Xie Linghui.
Chu Tong thought to herself, "That's it, that's it. Xie Linghui must have gone to the Medicine King to ask for the antidote, but I didn't expect the Fengcheng Sect leader to get it first. Xie Linghui killed the Fengcheng Sect leader because he couldn't buy the medicine... Tsk tsk, no wonder that witch regained her senses."
Chief Steward Hong's expression hardened, and his long whip lashed out first, striking Xu Pu's face with a sharp crack. Xu Pu dodged to the side, and at that moment, the remaining Five Heroes of Fengcheng leaped into the fray, attacking Xie Linghui. The warriors behind Xie Linghui drew their weapons in unison, and Xie Linghui raised a thick eyebrow, drawing his sword to meet the attack, shouting, "All of you, step back!" With that, he swung his sword.
The Six Heroes of Fengcheng immediately surrounded Xie Linghui and Steward Hong. Xie Linghui, with his longsword in hand, unleashed a continuous stream of swordplay. The assembled heroes, who had initially thought Xie Linghui was just a handsome young man, couldn't help but cheer upon seeing his exquisite swordsmanship.
Wang Lang stared intently for a while, then sighed softly, "I heard that Xie Er has been practicing swordsmanship day and night ever since Empress Wu, but I never imagined he would have made such great progress!"
Chu Tong said, "Xie Linghui is just ruthless in his moves, he's not as formidable as Young Master Wang described."
Wang Lang shook his head and said, "No, no. Chief Steward Hong only defended and did not attack. It was Xie Er who repelled the six-person attack from the Fengcheng Sect. The moves he just made used the Sun Chasing Sword Technique, the Moon Reeling Sword Technique, and the Six Harmonies Sword Technique. There were also some sword techniques that I had never seen before, but they were exquisite, elegant, and very unique."
Chu Tong thought to herself, "I've never heard of the Sun Chasing the Moon Sword Technique you mentioned, but I'm very familiar with the sword techniques you haven't seen before. They are 'Chrysanthemums in Full Bloom' and 'Thousands of Pear Blossoms in Bloom' from the Qunfang Sword Technique. I wonder when Xie Linghui learned the Qunfang Sword Technique."
The Six Heroes of Fengcheng were determined to kill Xie Linghui, and their attacks became increasingly ruthless. Xie Linghui remained calm and composed, employing both defense and offense with effortless grace. In a short time, he unleashed several essential sword techniques, seamlessly integrating them without any hesitation. Each move captured the essence of the art, drawing admiration from the onlookers. With Steward Hong by his side, the Six Heroes of Fengcheng were unable to get close to Xie Linghui for the time being.
After exchanging over a hundred blows, Xie Linghui grew increasingly composed. Seeing an opening in his opponent's defenses, his phoenix eyes sharpened, and with a flick of his right arm, he lunged forward, stabbing. A cry of "Ah!" rang out as someone was struck in the left leg, blood splattering everywhere. The man staggered back several steps and collapsed to the ground. Xie Linghui's guards erupted in cheers. At the same time, Chu Tong heard Wang Lang exclaim, "Not good!" He then leaped into the air and rushed out of the carriage.
Wang Lang leaped forward, lightly touching the ground with his feet, stepping on the shoulders of the assembled heroes as he flew forward. With a flick of his long arm, several plum blossom darts flew from his sleeve. A scream rang out as one of the Seven Sages of Peach Garden was struck in the head by three darts and instantly collapsed dead. The heroes gasped in shock. It turned out that Wang Lang had been watching Hua Chunlai's battle closely. Tao Tingyu, after all, was the leader of a sect. Although he was old, his skills were still sharp. Hua Chunlai, despite his aggressive moves, could not get close. Now, the remaining three Sages of Peach Garden, knowing that their master was old and could not hold out for long, discussed a plan to flank Tao Tingyu from three sides. Seeing that Hua Chunlai was struggling, Wang Lang quickly intervened to help him.
Wang Lang charged straight into the arena, stood still, drew his sword from his waist, pointed it at Zhou Xianheng, and said with a faint smile: "Using underhanded tactics is despicable and shameless. If you have the guts, then fight me fair and square."
Hua Chunlai laughed loudly and said, "Third Master, I knew I would meet you here. With such a lively occasion, you would never miss it. Third Master is a distinguished person, so I'll take care of those bastards." His words were very respectful, clearly indicating that he knew Wang Lang's identity.
Chu Tong thought to herself, "Hua Chunlai seems to be very familiar with Young Master Wang... That's right, Young Master Wang once rescued a merchant ship from the Tonghua Society, so he must have a close relationship with the Tonghua Society."
At this moment, someone shouted loudly, "Third Master! Third Master! I've been looking for you everywhere!" After saying this, Bai Jia and two guards, You Wei and Zhang Maocai, squeezed out from the crowd, and everyone's face was full of surprise.
This sudden turn of events caused a stir among the assembled heroes. Just moments ago, Wang Lang had displayed his lightness skill, killing a sage from Peach Blossom Spring from several feet away—his prowess was already captivating. When Wang Lang stood still, the heroes realized that the one who had attacked was a seemingly frail and slender scholar, with a blue turban tied around his head, wearing a royal blue robe embroidered with gold and colorful patterns, and a magnolia-patterned belt with purple lotus and silver trim around his waist, making him appear even more elegant and refined. His face was exceptionally handsome, his eyes calm as deep pools, and his entire being exuded a gentle smile, radiating an air of carefree detachment. Seeing Hua Chunlai's respectful demeanor towards him and his attendants referring to themselves as "subordinates," the heroes were immediately filled with speculation about Wang Lang's identity.
Zhou Xianheng was still in shock and uncertainty when Wang Lang had already drawn his sword and left. It turned out that Wang Lang had already heard Chu Tong recount his experiences after their separation. With Chu Tong's embellished account, he naturally harbored no goodwill towards the Seven Sages of Peach Blossom Spring. At this moment, his attack was ruthless and swift, and in an instant, Wang Lang was surrounded by flashing blades. A fight broke out on the field.
The crowd was awestruck by the exquisite martial arts displayed on the field and couldn't help but cheer loudly. They all felt that today's event had truly broadened their horizons. Even if they couldn't uncover the secret of the twin boxes, the trip would still have been worthwhile. They also noticed that there were three young men in their twenties among the contestants, yet their martial arts skills were so high. They couldn't help but marvel at the emergence of new talents in the martial arts world who were leading the way.
At that moment, a cry of "Ah!" rang out as Bai Zongtang was struck in the chest, spitting out a mouthful of blood and collapsing to the ground. Yun Yinghuai rushed forward and struck Bai Zongtang's pressure points, bowing and saying, "Senior Bai, my apologies." Bai Zongtang, immobilized by the pressure point strike, could only lie on the ground, glaring fiercely at Yun Yinghuai with boundless resentment. In truth, taking his life would have been effortless for Yun Yinghuai, but Bai Xiaolu had saved his life, and he didn't want his father to lose face in front of all the heroes of the world. Therefore, he fought Bai Zongtang for a while longer before finally defeating him.
Hua Chunlai said, "I've finished here too!" At this moment, he suddenly shouted loudly, startling Tao Tingyu. Taking advantage of this moment of distraction, Hua Chunlai swung his broadsword and with a "whoosh," he sliced off half of Tao Tingyu's head. Blood gushed out immediately, and Tao Tingyu swayed twice before falling straight down.
Seeing this tragic scene, the heroes looked at each other in bewilderment, and the crowd fell silent.
Chu Tong thought to herself, "Today, the Peach Blossom Sect is cursed with bad luck. If Young Master Wang's men kill the remaining two scoundrels from Peach Blossom Sect, the sect will be wiped out today." Just as she thought this, she heard a sharp laugh, followed by a hoarse voice saying in a sarcastic tone, "Interesting, interesting. The treasure hunt has turned into a killing contest. Two people have already died at the very beginning!" With that, a yellow figure leaped down from the top of the bamboo forest and landed steadily on the high platform. At this moment, the other four people on the high platform all stood up, clasped their hands, and greeted the old man, saying, "Yun Xuzi, we greet you."
The crowd focused their attention and saw that the newcomer was a hunchbacked old man with a full head of white hair, high cheekbones, and a truly ugly appearance, smirking with a crooked mouth. Chu Tong was immediately startled, thinking to herself, "Bah! This is the big monkey who knocked my husband and me down the waterfall! So he's Yun Xuzi! He's definitely up to no good here today!"
Yun Yinghuai was also taken aback. He stared at the old man for a long time, narrowed his eyes, and his face was ashen.
Yun Xuzi shouted shrilly, "Stop! Today is a martial arts gathering to discuss the secrets of the two boxes, not a martial arts tournament to settle old scores. All your old and new grudges can be resolved after the martial arts gathering!"
Upon hearing this, the crowd applauded and cheered, saying, "That's absolutely right! Now that Yun Xuzi has arrived, you should stop!" Some even stepped forward to block them with swords, and Xie Linghui and the others finally put away their weapons.
Yun Xuzi chuckled and said, "You all have honored me by coming here. I thank all the heroes of the world!"
The assembled heroes said, "You're too kind, sir!"
Yun Xuzi said, "It is said in the martial arts world that whoever obtains the White Jade Twin Boxes of the Cloud Peak Sect can glimpse the secrets of heaven and command the world. Later, these twin boxes were lost to other places, and more than a hundred years have passed. No one knows what treasures are hidden inside the twin boxes. Countless heroes have fallen for them! Who would have thought that by chance, I recently found both twin boxes. I am nearing the end of my life and have little time left. I wish to take out the twin boxes and invite heroes from all over the world to explore their secrets together!"
After he finished speaking, the crowd erupted in cheers and applause.
Yun Xuzi waved his hand, lowered his voice, and then shouted in a high-pitched voice, "The two boxes are here, please take a look, heroes!" He then took out a cloth bag from his bosom and peeled it open layer by layer, revealing two smooth and bright auspicious beast boxes inside! The crowd immediately stirred.
Chu Tong craned her neck to take a look, but unfortunately, she was too far away to see clearly for the moment. She thought to herself, "Damn it, I clearly put those two boxes on the roof beam of the Prince Ping's mansion. If these boxes are real, how did that big monkey get them?"
Just as he thought of this, someone in the audience shouted, "How did you get this box? How do we know if it's real or fake?" Upon hearing this, the crowd nodded in agreement.
Yun Xuzi said, "Legend has it that the White Jade Double Boxes are carved from flawless jade, about three inches in size, and decorated with auspicious beast patterns, exquisitely beautiful. I would be willing to stake my head on it to guarantee that these are indeed the double boxes." As he said this, he glanced at the Tonghua Society and grinned crookedly, "If you ask where these boxes came from... hehe, these boxes were found on the Tonghua Society's cargo ship."
The crowd looked toward the Tonghua Society and said, "Rumor has it that the Tonghua Society has already obtained the White Jade Double Box. Could it be true?" Some also said, "The Tonghua Society travels between the Southern Yan and the Great Zhou by water and is extremely powerful. They also have many informants. It is not surprising that they have obtained the double box."
Hua Chunlai let out a loud "howl" and rushed forward, saying, "Bullshit! How could my Tonghua Society possibly keep the sacred artifact of the Yunding Sect? You old man, you're spouting nonsense. Watch out, I'll take your head off!"
Yun Xuzi sneered, "Master Hua, I ask you, how many merchant ships do you and the Hua Society have?"
Hua Chunlai said, "There are over a thousand ships in total, large and small."
Yun Xuzi said, "How dare you be so sure that your hundreds or thousands of ships, big and small, wouldn't be hiding two boxes? Hmph, perhaps you even instructed them to hide them, intending to keep both boxes for yourself!"
Hua Chunlai flew into a rage and swung his broadsword at Yun Xuzi. Yun Yinghuai thought to himself, "Yun Xuzi's words are barbed; he's clearly trying to provoke my brother. If he falls into some trap, it will be very bad." Thinking this, he quickly reached out to stop Hua Chunlai, his face ashen, and shouted, "What are your intentions in sowing discord between the Yunding Sect and the Tonghua Society? Who are you? Why don't you dare to reveal your real name?" Yun Yinghuai's eyes were sharp and imposing, and when Yun Xuzi met his gaze, his imposing manner immediately diminished.
Yun Yinghuai raised his head and said loudly, "These two boxes are sacred objects of the Yunding Sect no matter how they were obtained. By holding this conference, you are making an enemy of the Yunding Sect. If you do not return the two boxes to the sect, the entire Yunding Sect will be your sworn enemy!"
Yun Xuzi was stammering, unsure how to answer, when Xie Linghui sneered, "When that box was in the palaces of the Great Zhou and the Northern Liang, why didn't any of your heroes from the Cloud Peak Sect go to retrieve it? Now that someone has obtained the box, they're jumping out and claiming it's a sacred object of their sect. How strange!"
Qian Ying laughed and said, "It's not just strange, it's bizarre, it's downright shameless and shameless!"
Yun Xuzi's aura intensified, and he said, "That makes sense. Now that I have the two boxes, how I deal with them is my business. What does it have to do with your Yunding Sect?" After saying that, he narrowed his eyes and said to Yun Yinghuai, "Yun Yinghuai, you are the number one sinner of the Yunding Sect for betraying your master and ancestors. I ask you, are you now the sect leader of the Yunding Sect?"
Yun Yinghuai said, "No."
Yun Xuzi sneered repeatedly, "That's it. Even if you're questioning this old man, you should be a disciple of the Cloud Peak Sect's leader. What gives you the right to spout nonsense here?"
The crowd erupted in uproar, shouting, "That's right, that's right, the murderer! What right does he have to interfere in the affairs of the Cloud Peak Sect?" Some even whistled and stomped their feet.
Yun Yinghuai stared coldly at Yun Xuzi, her eyes filled with murderous intent. Jiang Wansheng, sensing the situation was turning sour, waited for the noise to subside before stepping forward to speak. Just then, a clear, loud voice shouted, "What do you mean, 'qualified' or 'unqualified'? Get lost, you piece of shit!" Such a melodious female voice uttered such vulgar, offensive language, causing the crowd to pause in surprise, some even bursting into laughter. Then the voice shouted again, "Make way! Make way! All of you make way! The leader of the Cloud Peak Sect has arrived! You all quickly clear a bloody path for me!"
The crowd looked in the direction of the sound and saw a small figure emerge from the carriage. She was about fifteen or sixteen years old, with a beautiful face and a graceful figure. Her bright eyes shone with a clever and cunning glint. Her hair was tied in two buns, and she was dressed in silk and satin, adorned with jewels. Judging from her attire, she did not look like a female knight-errant, but rather like a young lady from a noble family.
Chu Tong jumped down from the carriage, and the crowd automatically made way for her. She stood tall and proud, her expression reserved, exuding an aura of unapproachability. She walked straight to the Cloud Peak Sect members, ignoring the discussions and gazes of the crowd. At this moment, all the sect members immediately dismounted, clasped their hands, knelt on one knee, and shouted in unison, "Your subordinates pay their respects to the Sect Master."
Chu Tong waved her hand dismissively and said, "No need for formalities!"
The followers said in unison, "Thank you, Sect Leader!"
Upon seeing this, the assembled heroes were all dumbfounded, exclaiming, "So that vulgar little girl is actually the leader of the Cloud Peak Sect!" Some even whispered, "Could she be that girl with the bounty on her head? She looks remarkably similar!"
Upon seeing Chu Tong, Yun Yinghuai was overjoyed. He had been searching for Chu Tong's whereabouts for the past few days, and now he couldn't help but grab Chu Tong's right arm and whisper, "Xing'er, where have you been these past few days? Have you encountered any danger? Have you suffered any grievances?"
Chu Tong glanced at Yun Yinghuai and saw his eyes filled with deep concern. A surge of emotion welled up within her, and she was about to speak when she turned her head and saw Jiang Wansheng behind Yun Yinghuai. Jiang Wansheng's beautiful eyes were fixed on Yun Yinghuai with deep affection. Chu Tong's expression froze, feeling as if her heart was being torn apart. She forced a smile and said, "Don't worry, I'm perfectly fine." Then she turned back to Yun Xuzi and smiled sweetly, "Old man, I am the sect leader of the Cloud Peak Sect."
Yun Xuzi said, "Sect Leader Yao's appearance is indeed extraordinary, opening your eyes to a whole new world. This is the first time I've ever seen something like this in my old age, and I am truly impressed." His tone was full of sarcasm.
Chu Tong chuckled and said, "Oh? You admire me? What do you admire about me? Do you admire my courage and resourcefulness, or my extraordinary charm?"
Yun Xuzi thought to himself that this person was a real rogue and scoundrel. A look of disdain flashed in his eyes, but he said in a respectful tone, "Sect Leader Yao's demeanor is obvious to all, and I believe that all the heroes in the world admire him."
Chu Tong said, "Oh, speaking of style, you certainly can't compare to me, but when it comes to courage, resourcefulness, and intelligence, you simply can't compare to me."
Yun Xuzi asked, "What do you mean by that?"
Chu Tong said, "Let me ask you, if you had a young and beautiful mother, and she was later taken away by a wealthy family as their concubine, would she still be your biological mother?"
Yun Xuzi was taken aback, and after a long while, he nodded and said, "Yes."
Chu Tong said, "If your mother is sold into a brothel by a wealthy family a few years later, will she still be your biological mother?"
Yun Xuzi suppressed his anger and said, "Yes."
Chu Tong chuckled and said, "That's right. These two boxes are like our sect's own mother, not our wife. We can't change our sect just because they were once in someone else's hands. So no matter who they fall into, they will always belong to our sect." After saying that, she turned to the people from the Cloud Peak Sect and the Fellow Flower Society and said, "What do you say? Isn't what my sect leader said right?"
Actually, the analogy was far-fetched, but the Cloud Peak Sect and the Flying Flower Society said in unison, "That's right, that's right, not a bit off!" Hua Chunlai clapped his hands and laughed loudly, "Well said, well said, that's the point! Sect Leader Yao is indeed exceptionally intelligent and insightful!"
Yun Xuzi angrily exclaimed, "This... how can these be the same?"
Chu Tong widened her beautiful eyes and said, "How is this different?" After saying that, she pretended to be deep in thought and said, "But since you are so old and still care about our sect's sacred object, as the saying goes, a gentleman helps others achieve their goals, while a petty person takes what others love. This sect leader is not only a gentleman, but also always respects the elderly and cares for the young. So today, I will take the liberty of giving you the two boxes."
Everyone was immediately stunned. The members of the Cloud Peak Sect exclaimed, "Sect Master, you can't!" Yun Xuzi was secretly pleased, but still doubtful, he asked, "Is this true? The Cloud Peak Sect is no longer investigating the whereabouts of the two boxes?"
Chu Tong said, "Don't be so happy yet. I'm giving it to you, but I have a condition. It's not a difficult condition. Today is a grand event, and I'm in a really good mood. As the saying goes, 'Money can't buy my happiness, and money can't buy my joy.' So I can be lenient on the matter of the two boxes. As long as you're willing to kowtow ninety-nine times to the most brilliant and powerful hero of this event, the box will be yours."
Yun Xuzi sneered, "Oh? Who is that wise and mighty hero who has accomplished everything in the world?" As he spoke, he glanced at Yun Yinghuai.
Chu Tong exclaimed in surprise, "What? You don't know?" Then she straightened her chest, took a step forward, pointed to her nose, and smiled, "Of course it's me! You were just admiring my extraordinary demeanor, but it seems you've gotten old and forgotten what you said in the blink of an eye."
After he finished speaking, the crowd burst into laughter. Chu Tong shook his head, looking smug.
Hua Chunlai clapped his hands and loudly echoed, "Sect Leader Yao is absolutely right! When you just mentioned the eight characters 'wise and mighty, extraordinary and unparalleled,' I immediately thought of you!" Hua Jizhen blinked her big eyes and nodded repeatedly, her voice clear and bright, "That's right, that's right. Although Sect Leader Yao's martial arts are a little lacking, and her refinement is a little lacking, I'm afraid there isn't a single female knight-errant in the world who can shoulder such great responsibilities and lead thousands of followers like her. Such great achievements are naturally unmatched! Such a heroine, Yun Xuzi, you really should kneel down to her." Hua Chunlai glared with his big eyes and said, "Damn it, my son! You're so young yet you have such discerning eyes, truly remarkable. You'll definitely become a top scholar or a third-place scholar in the imperial examinations, bringing glory to the Hua family!"
After these words were spoken, the crowd burst into laughter again. Chu Tong smiled and said, "Even seven or eight-year-old children can see that, which shows that justice resides in the hearts of the people. Tell me, who is the most outstanding, courageous, and resourceful hero in this gathering?"
Besides the Cloud Peak Sect and the Flying Flower Society, some busybodies chimed in, "Of course it's you, Sect Leader Yao Chutong!"
Chu Tong nodded slowly and smiled at Yun Xuzi, saying, "It seems that even without that box, you should still pay your respects to a rare woman like me!"
After these words were spoken, Yundingmen and Tonghuahui started to jeer loudly, and some of the heroes also joined in with strange noises.
Yun Yinghuai, Wang Lang, and the others found it amusing. They all knew that Chu Tong was a shameless person and a master of witty banter. Her actions just now were deliberately trying to cause trouble by talking nonsense with Yun Xuzi. Who would have thought that she would run into the Hua family father and son? The heroes immediately burst into laughter.
Chu Tong thought to herself, "I destroyed the secret of those two boxes long ago. If he's willing to kowtow, I'll give them to him without a problem. But I'm afraid that big monkey has some other scheme. Today, the Tonghua Society and the Yunding Sect combined have less than two hundred people. There are many heroes present, and quite a few with unique skills. Moreover, they are all eyeing the two boxes covetously. If a conflict breaks out, I don't know if I can escape unscathed." Thinking of this, she couldn't help but feel a little annoyed. She rolled her eyes and quickly came up with a few ideas, but she felt that none of them were good. She slowly weighed the options in her mind, but her face was still full of smiles.
Most of the heroes who came to the martial arts tournament were skeptical and just wanted to watch the excitement. Even those who coveted the treasures in the double chests were all intimidated by the fierce battles between the masters before the tournament began. They hesitated and only secretly observed the development of the situation, not daring to make any rash moves.
Just then, a voice screamed, "Yao Chutong! It's you! You little rascal, you're the culprit! Give me back my father! Give me back the lives of my four senior brothers!" As she spoke, Bai Xiaolu rushed forward with tears streaming down her face. Immediately, some disciples of the Cloud Peak Sect drew their weapons and stopped her.
It turned out that after Yun Yinghuai knocked Bai Zongtang down and used acupressure on him, she helped him up and moved him down from the platform. Bai Zongtang, as the leader of a sect, was defeated by a junior today. He was arrogant and proud, and he fainted from anger. However, due to a series of unexpected events, no one noticed, but Bai Xiaolu saw everything clearly. At this moment, she hated Yao Chutong even more and screamed, "Yao Chutong, you little rascal, if you have the guts, fight me one-on-one!"
Chu Tong glanced at Bai Xiaolu, then walked up to Bai Zongtang and kicked him hard. Bai Xiaolu gasped in surprise. Chu Tong turned around, stared at Bai Xiaolu's pretty face, and laughed, "You called me a 'rascal,' so I'll beat up your father. I may not be able to fight you one-on-one, but I'm capable of beating up your father!"
Bai Xiaolu glared at Chu Tong and said, "You bastard..." Before she could finish, Chu Tong turned and kicked her again. Bai Xiaolu immediately stopped talking, two lines of tears rolling down her cheeks as she looked at Yun Yinghuai. Yun Yinghuai was about to speak when Chu Tong sighed and ordered, "Give her back her father." Someone came and carried Bai Zongtang away. Bai Xiaolu rushed forward and cried a few times before leading the other members of the Nanhuai Sect away. As she left, she turned and glanced at Chu Tong, her gaze venomous and sinister, filled with endless resentment.