The Blade-Wielding Legend
Chapter 179 - 134: The Serpent Witch

Chapter 179: Chapter 134: The Serpent Witch

The Fire Bear Gang’s intel, Li Yan naturally collected some.

Not only because of today’s duel, but also because of Lv San’s matter, these people were in cahoots with Qiao Sanhu, and they might clash in the future.

The gang leader of the Fire Bear Gang was named Xiong Baodong.

This man came from beyond the pass and was somewhat similar to his family, also a descendant of the old generals from that battle years ago, but not from the group that broke into the icy plains.

His father was a garrison commander at the Northern Border, originally embroiled in the rebellion, but when the court’s main forces arrived, he suddenly switched allegiance, opening the gates.

The swift quelling of the rebellion was partly due to this reason.

Of course, the court, while bestowing some rewards upon these people, was mostly wary of them, and right after the war had just ended, their troops were disbanded.

Some retired to return to their hometowns, while most were dispatched to serve at garrisons in various provinces.

Though they were Military Officers, these were idle posts, not only was there no chance for future promotions, even for their descendants to make a name for themselves, it was exceptionally difficult.

Xiong Baodong was born into this atmosphere.

Living in Chang’an was no small feat; his father’s salary was only enough to ensure the family ate and drank without worries. Sunk in constant melancholy, he soon drank himself to death on a winter night.

Xiong Baodong was originally no good seed; having learned the family’s martial arts, coupled with a lack of restraint, he soon became a notorious rogue in the streets of Chang’an, bullying men and women, committing all kinds of evil.

For someone like him, it was only a matter of time before he met his fate after the autumn harvest.

But though his family had fallen on hard times, Xiong Baodong, having been immersed from a young age, was able to navigate both the pugilistic world and the intricacies of the official world.

After much scheming, he made the Fire Bear Gang rise like the wind and water.

Seemingly reckless, but in fact as cunning as a ghost...

"Xiong!"

Iron Master was very rude in speech, directly cursing, "Just by your posture, Old Man knows you’ve done nothing good. State your business directly, stop playing these underhanded games!"

On the other side, Xiong Baodong let out a cold laugh, "Old mud-leg, still so hot-tempered at such an age. The day your temper kills you, I’ll personally send you off with a coffin."

"However, today, we are all but spectators. The affairs of the Mystical Sect have their own rules; I’d advise you to meddle less, lest you bring disaster upon yourself and end up six feet under!"

Xiong Baodong was also cunning, after a bout of cursing, he turned to look beside him, "Brother Liu, how shall we handle today’s matters? The decision is yours."

Iron Master, chided a couple of times, felt his anger rise, but seeing the others about to draw lines, could only hold back his fury for the moment.

Then, from beside Xiong Baodong, a figure emerged in a black military robe, wearing a bamboo talisman armor, with a money sword and an iron sword on his back, his attire somewhat similar to that of Crimson Yaksha.

He was well-proportioned, and his face seemed mild at first glance, only he had a pair of narrow, shifty eyes and that self-satisfied grin made him instantly loathsome.

Li Yan knew in his heart that this man was none other than Liu Wenchen.

"Leader Xiong’s sense of justice!"

Liu Wenchen clasped his fists in salute, feigning boldness, "But some things need to be stated upfront, to avoid others muddying the waters."

"The saying goes, ’Treasures belong to those of virtue.’ It’s like the Imperial Seal; the Qin has fallen, so if the Han Emperor obtained it, should he return it to the descendants of the Qin Empress?"

"The items others dug up from tombs, I purchased with a heavy price, they’ve changed hands twice, what business do they have with you, Crimson Yaksha?"

"To give them to you would be generous; not to would be normal!"

"I’m not a greedy person..."

"But this principle must be clarified!"

"Well said!"

Xiong Baoshan immediately applauded, and around him, a crowd of people nodded, cursing and spouting filthy words non-stop.

Crimson Yaksha, with eyes red with rage, was at a loss for words to retort.

"Well said!"

Just then, another round of applause.

But the crowd was a bit dazed because the one applauding was none other than Li Yan.

Before they could inquire, Li Yan stepped forward, clapping and nodding, "This man surnamed Liu, though lacking in appearance, speaks the truth."

"That’s right, treasures have always belonged to the virtuous."

Li Yan’s gaze was cold, and with a smile, he said, "But seeing as how you lack virtue, does that mean I can take your family’s Magic Artifact?"

"Nonsense!"

Liu Wenchen scoffed coldly, "Who’s this brat spouting nonsense? What you’re doing is robbery!"

"Her master is already dead; naturally, the Magic Artifact belongs to me."

"You recognize it as robbery?"

Li Yan laughed, "Then how about we call it off today, you go back, and I guarantee you’ll die within three days, and then I can retrieve it under ’the virtuous shall possess’."

Liu Wenchen was infuriated, "You’re blatantly being unreasonable!"

He was about to speak but was held back by Xiong Baodong at his side.

Xiong Baodong glanced at Li Yan, shook his head with a smile, "This young brother sure has a sharp tongue, talking more is pointless, let our abilities speak for themselves!"

Liu Wenchen, suppressing his anger, nodded, then turned to Crimson Yaksha and said in a deep voice, "Since you want to take the items, I will set the rules."

He pointed to the ruins beside the palace, coldly laughing, "Let’s not engage in any pretense today, let’s decide the matter here."

"Each side will send out five people to duel in turn, life and death to fate, whoever wins three rounds first gets the items."

"Agreed!"

Crimson Yaksha, also enraged, with killing intent flickering in her eyes, "Let’s not bother other Daoists, why don’t we go first and decide who the virtuous one is?"

Li Yan’s words had also awakened her.

With someone like Liu Wenchen, you talk reason, he plays dumb; you get physical, he wants to talk the rules of the pugilistic world.

She shouldn’t have fallen for it in the first place, direct action was the way!

"Hahaha..."

Liu Wenchen let out a cold laugh, "What’s the hurry, with your meager skill, I can take care of you easily."

"But then again, several Daoists have come tonight, it wouldn’t do to make their trip a waste, also to prevent others from saying I bullied you!"

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