Full-Level Fierce Person
Chapter 152 - 112 Intimidation_2

Chapter 152: 112 Intimidation_2

At the foot of the stairway, six individuals wearing bamboo hats stood in a row.

All six of them carried long swords, each with a different design, ranging from the cumbersome broadswords to the narrow short swords.

Standing in the cold rain and snowy night, their presence emanated a chilling killing intent.

Master Yun Xin and Li Fengdeng exchanged a glance, their expressions unavoidably turning solemn.

"I don’t recognize them," Li Fengdeng quickly shook his head.

At that moment, one of the menacing figures lifted his head, his gaze locking onto Li Fengdeng, and said in a hoarse, gritty voice, "Are you the ’Hongmao Blade’ Li Fengdeng?"

Upon hearing these words, Li Fengdeng and the others instantly understood that these six menacing figures didn’t actually know him.

The menacing figure who spoke appeared to be in his forties, with a thin, sharp face and piercing eyes, and a neatly trimmed, handsome short beard that seemed to be carefully maintained.

Li Fengdeng nodded and responded, "It is indeed me, Li. May I know who you six are?"

The man with the short beard replied, "The six of us brothers are from the Golden Snake Village."

"Golden Snake Village?!"

Li Fengdeng’s heart skipped a beat, his face becoming a few shades graver in an instant.

The Golden Snake Village was the largest stronghold in Qinghe County, nestled within the Golden Snake Valley.

The Golden Snake Valley was easily defended but hard to attack, a dead end with no way out.

For this reason, the Golden Snake Village was almost isolated from the world, forming its own faction. They rarely bothered the outside world, and the outside world couldn’t interfere with them.

Li Fengdeng asked with a mix of surprise and doubt, "Li has no dealings with Golden Snake Village, harboring neither distant grudges nor recent disputes. Why have you chosen to seek me out on such a night?"

The man with the short beard coldly commanded, "We take others’ money and share their worries. The six of us brothers are entrusted by another and have come to ask a favor of you."

Li Fengdeng solemnly said, "Please speak."

The man with the short beard continued, "We are aware that you have received a letter of assistance from Zhuo Yuqiu, and we hope you will ignore it.

As long as you do not hurry to Cloud Tiger Mountain, or if you arrive there after the fifteenth of this month, we six brothers will not make things difficult for you."

Li Fengdeng’s eyes narrowed slightly and his expression grew dark as he asked, "What if Li insists on going?"

The man with the short beard let out a cold chuckle, "Then I’m sorry, but you’ll have to step over the bodies of us six brothers to get there."

Li Fengdeng’s breathing became tense as he stared at the six menacing figures, grinding his teeth and asking, "Can you tell Li what exactly has happened to Zhuo Yuqiu?"

"Oh, the news has already spread across Jianghu. You really don’t know?"

The man with the short beard gave a wry laugh, then carefully explained, "Telling you won’t hurt; Zhuo Yuqiu has made a big mess.

One of his Incense Masters, Gao Dashun, died mysteriously in the Black Wind Forbidden Land, and it just so happens that Gao Dashun was the son of Vice Sect Leader Gao Liansheng.

Gao Liansheng is very dissatisfied with Zhuo Yuqiu and has demanded a thorough investigation into the case.

Consequently, Zhuo Yuqiu dispatched three Incense Masters to investigate, but, unexpectedly, those three Incense Masters never returned.

Which is to say, all five of Zhuo Yuqiu’s Incense Masters are gone, leaving him without his right-hand men and unable to stand alone."

Vice Sect Leader Gao Liansheng has also lost his patience with him, no longer supporting him as Hall Master.

Thus, when the wall falls, everybody pushes!

Whether it’s people from within the Black Tiger Sect or those from the Iron Mountain Sect, everyone is itching to take action, all wanting to get rid of Zhuo Yuqiu and take his place."

He pointed at Li Fengdeng and said, "This matter has become a huge ordeal, involving various forces, but what’s certain is, Zhuo Yuqiu is doomed.

Li Fengdeng, I advise you better not get involved. If things go wrong, your entire family could be destroyed."

After hearing this, a wave of coldness washed over Li Fengdeng, and his face tightened as he asked, "Then who appointed you six gentlemen?"

The man scoffed and said coldly, "Our employer is naturally the person with the best chance of becoming the next Hall Master."

Li Fengdeng immediately understood and declared decisively, "Zhuo Yuqiu is my sworn brother; he has saved my life before, and has taken a knife for me.

I’ve been half-retired for several years, and the reason no enemies have come looking for me is partly because he has been my shield.

I, Li Fengdeng, am not one to fear death, and if my brother is in trouble, I will naturally accompany him to the end."

Upon hearing this, the six menacing figures looked at each other and in unison reached for the hilts of their swords.

The man with the short beard spoke in a low tone, "Li Fengdeng, consider your options wisely. Don’t force our hand."

Li Fengdeng replied with composure, "A man dies but once, what is there to fear? However, this matter is unrelated to Shuijing Temple. If I die, I hope you will not trouble them."

The man with the short beard sneered, "Hmph, do you take us for bandits? We do not bully a group of women."

"Amitabha!"

Master Yun Xin stepped forward, bringing her palms together and chanting a Buddha’s name, then slowly said, "Gentlemen, this place is a sacred land of Buddhism. Since Mr. Li is lodging here, we at Shuijing Temple have the responsibility to ensure his safety. We hope you will not make things difficult for him."

The man with a short beard stared intently at Master Yun Xin and sharply warned, "Mind your own business, nun. I’ve heard of you, and I advise you to be sensible, or else I’ll burn down your temple with a single fire."

Master Yun Xin remained composed and said indifferently, "This humble nun had a brief acquaintance with the old village chief of Golden Snake Village. If today you are willing to give us some consideration, this humble nun shall certainly visit to express her thanks."

The man with the short beard laughed heartily and replied, "The old village chief passed away two years ago. You shouldn’t try to make connections here, delaying time is meaningless."

Master Yun Xin’s expression slightly changed as she sighed, "It seems this matter cannot be resolved amicably."

The man with the short beard said sternly, "Let me give you a reminder, this deal is a big one, the employer is offering a lot, and our village chief guarantees with his life that the task will be completed."

Therefore, all six of us are of the Five Beasts Realm, you should weigh that."

Master Yun Xin believed this, she had seen too many experts and was convinced that these six villains were extremely powerful.

Then she slowly raised her hand, and wrinkles swiftly appeared on her palm.

After that, she suddenly moved, closed in on a man and struck his thigh with her palm.

"Ah!"

Li Fengdeng cried out, his thigh bent, and he fell to his knees on the ground, his face showing pain.

"Big sister, why would you?!"

Li Fengdeng looked up at Master Yun Xin with a face full of disbelief.

Master Yun Xin, without changing her expression, turned to the six villains and said, "He is already injured; even if he went to Cloud Tiger Mountain, nothing would change, and it will not affect your employer’s plan. You have also completed your task, don’t you six benefactors feel satisfied?"

The six villains looked at each other, all turned around, mounted their horses, and rapidly vanished into the night.

Master Yun Xin turned around, looked at Li Fengdeng, and shook her head as she sighed, "To refrain from acting when one can is to be a coward; to insist on acting when one cannot is to be a fool."

She turned and walked into Shuijing Temple.

Li Fengdeng, holding his thigh, slowly lowered his head, his expression filled with immense pain.

"Dad, let me help you up."

Li Rongrong, with tears in her eyes, helped Li Fengdeng to his feet.

Li Zhibiao also lent a hand.

The three of them turned and returned to the temple, their figures forlorn.

Fang Zhixing slowly emerged from the darkness.

Seeing him, Master Yun Xin couldn’t help but sigh, "On the other side there are six strong and young experts, with unfathomable strength, and we only have three of the One Beast Realm, the odds of winning are almost none."

Fang Zhixing silently nodded his head.

If those six villains were all of the One Beast Realm, with his elite archery, perhaps he could have killed one or two.

But that man with the short beard, who completely disregarded Master Yun Xin and acted with arrogant aggression, might have strength of the Two Beasts Realm or even higher.

In face of such a situation, Master Yun Xin had no choice but to pragmatically admit defeat.

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The night quickly passed.

The next morning, after the rain, the sky cleared.

Fang Zhixing stepped out the door and immediately saw Xigou and little Ah Hua playing in the snow.

Xigou also saw him.

Man and dog were very fond of each other, glancing past each other, neither wanting to give the other an extra look.

"Dad, have something to eat."

"I don’t want it, take it away!"

From the next room over, Li Fengdeng’s roar could be heard.

Fang Zhixing pondered for a moment, then stepped forward and walked into the room.

He saw Li Fengdeng lying in bed, his thigh swollen badly, smeared with medicinal wine.

Li Rongrong and Li Zhibiao were taking care of him by the bed.

"Brother Li, are you all right?" Fang Zhixing asked with a smile.

Li Fengdeng’s angry expression slightly eased as he sighed, "Fang Hero has seen something embarrassing. Sister Yun Xin was very measured in her actions; this injury of mine isn’t severe, it’s just that I need to rest for about seven or eight days."

Fang Zhixing sat down and slowly said, "Speaking truthfully, although I greatly understand Brother Li’s desire to save someone, I also think that Master Yun Xin did the right thing."

Li Fengdeng clenched his fists, and with a frustrated tone said, "I know, I don’t blame Sister Yun Xin, it’s just that I feel very unwilling inside!"

Fang Zhixing chuckled, "Let’s not talk about this anymore. The more we talk about it, the more frustrating it gets. Let’s talk about something else."

Li Fengdeng glanced at the long blade at Fang Zhixing’s waist and curiously said, "Do you also practice with the blade?"