Fox Demon: The villain at the beginning

Chapter 410 Struggle, Persuading Someone to Drink

However, just when many aristocratic families believed that Shenhuo Mountain Manor had no real swordsmanship, they produced a senior disciple who had cultivated sword intent.

"This Shenhuo Mountain Villa is truly a hidden gem."

"The head of the Qing family sighed."

Sword intent is the highest realm of sword cultivation. Being able to cultivate sword intent means that one's sword cultivation has reached the pinnacle.

"Even without inherited magical treasures, Jin Renfeng's swordsmanship alone ranks him among the best in the entire human race!"

"With such strength, Mu Yuan's loss is not unjust."

. . . . . .

Golden sword energy soared into the sky, standing tall in mid-air like a pillar of heaven.

The lake water below was affected by it, and immediately turned into rolling waves that spread out in all directions.

The powerful sword pressure, like a mountain range, pressed down on the girl.

Aoki Yuan clenched her teeth, her delicate body trembling beneath the light veil.

The sword intent was too dangerous; just one glance was enough to make her eyes sting with pain from its sharpness.

The overwhelming sword force made it hard for her to breathe, and at that moment she wished she could immediately raise her hands and surrender.

"No! I can't give up!"

At the crucial moment, Aoki Hime's resilience came into play, preventing her from giving up.

"Even if the Treasure Drop Technique doesn't work, I can't just give up like this."

Holding on to her last breath, the girl withstood the pressure of the sword's force, swinging her arms to create multiple protective shields around herself.

Even though the Treasure-Dropping Domain is ineffective, ordinary protective escape light can still withstand the sword energy.

"Set up more defenses, I refuse to believe we can't stop them!"

Aoki Hime said fiercely.

. . . . . .

"This level should be about right."

After assessing the power of the sword energy in his hand, Jin Renfeng nodded.

After exchanging more than ten blows, he finally figured out Aoki Yuan's true strength.

He can only be considered a strong individual, but he is still some distance from the peak of the Demon King realm. If he fights desperately, he is capable of withstanding attacks from a peak Demon King realm expert.

The golden sword energy in his hand now possesses power that has reached the peak of the Demon King realm. Combined with the magic-breaking power of the Dugu Sword Intent, it is more than enough to deal with Qingmu Yuan.

"This level of sword energy is more than enough to deal with her!"

With everything prepared, Jin Renfeng turned his gaze to the woman in green opposite him.
"Junior Sister Qing, it's not too late if you admit defeat now!"

"Otherwise, if something happens to me after I strike with this sword, there will be no way to undo it."

Jin Renfeng said loudly.

"Senior Brother Jin, please feel free to make your move."

Aoki Hime said coldly,

"Although I, Aoki Hime, am a woman, I would never admit defeat before even seeing my opponent's moves."

Jin Renfeng shook his head. Sure enough, Qingmu Yuan was still as stubborn as before.

"Since you insist on taking the sword, then struggle on!"

Jin Renfeng gave a cold reminder, and then directly swung his arm.

"Please, please don't die!"

The sword intent of Dugu, which stretched for tens of feet, crashed down.

In an instant, the air within a radius of a hundred feet was split apart.

Golden sword shadows swept across the sky, turning the entire space into a golden ocean.

The sword light drew a dazzling curtain of light, striking the azure escape light directly.

boom--

Under the power of breaking the law, the so-called protective escape was completely useless. In the blink of an eye, more than ten layers of escape light were instantly shattered.

The golden sword energy shot straight towards her head; once the sword landed, the girl would surely die.

However, Aoki Hime had no time to react and could only watch helplessly as the sword approached.

In the critical moment, Jin Renfeng twisted his arm, using his magic to deflect the longsword in his hand.

Chi-

A strand of hair was severed by the sword's energy, and then the sword tip changed direction, falling straight into the lake.

boom--

The lake water churned and rose several meters into the air in an instant.

The calm, turquoise lake was cleaved open by the sword energy, transforming into a wide canyon hundreds of feet long.

The dark lakebed was revealed, with mud, sand, sunken ships, and skeletons clearly visible.

The separated lake water surged and roared, turning into two giant waves that receded into the distance, like dragons stirring up the sea.

Fishing boats several miles away bobbed up and down in the floodwaters, nearly capsizing in the waves.

Hua Hua Hua——

Hearing the sound of the waves crashing in her ears, Aoki Hime's body stiffened.

She raised her hand and touched her head. Only after feeling her own body temperature did a bit of color return to her face.

She almost died from that sword intent just now.

"I wonder if this sword strike has satisfied Junior Sister?"

Jin Renfeng flicked his longsword and asked with a light laugh.

Aoki looked at the young man opposite her, and a sense of powerlessness swept over her.

Under the threat of death, that golden sword intent was deeply etched into her memory, making it impossible for her to forget.

"What a terrifying sword strike!"

The girl murmured.

The sword intent just now clearly reached the level of a Great Demon King. Even the patriarch would have to put in a lot of effort to deal with it.

With her current strength, there's no way she could possibly stop it.

"Is Junior Sister now willing to admit defeat?"

Jin Renfeng asked.

"I give up!"

"Aoki Hime said softly, a look of sadness appearing on the girl's face."

The outcome was already decided, and there was no room for her to deny it.

"Concession!"

Jin Renfeng cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, his expression neither sad nor happy.

He then turned around and looked at the group of female disciples of the Qing family.

"Is there anyone still willing to fight me?"

The women exchanged glances, but remained bewildered.

Even Qing Ruoyan, the strongest among the younger generation of the clan, was no match for this man, so how could they possibly defeat him?
Jin Renfeng waited for a while, but no one answered.

"It seems you all have no intention of accepting the challenge!"

Jin Renfeng glanced at the women and said calmly.

“Brother Jin, as you just saw, our Qing family’s Treasure Drop Technique is completely ineffective against you.”

Qing Ruoyan stepped out from the crowd and began to explain.

"The Treasure Drop Technique is the core of my Qing family. Without it, no matter how high one's cultivation level is, one's combat power will be reduced to ninety percent."

"How are we supposed to fight you then?"

Jin Renfeng nodded and said nothing more.

The Qing family's attitude was quite good from beginning to end. Given their neutral stance, they didn't need to step forward and actively mock the Ji family, as was the case with them.

However, the necessary procedures still need to be followed.

Immediately, Jin Renfeng turned his head and looked at the Qing family head standing to the side.

"Since the younger generation is unwilling to fight, would the elders be willing to accept the challenge from the juniors?"

"This kid is really arrogant, daring to challenge even us?"

Seeing Jin Renfeng take the initiative to challenge them, the elders were all surprised.

This is the first time in the past century that they have seen such a bold younger generation.

However, considering Jin Renfeng's track record, they felt it was only right.

"Homeowner!"

Faced with Jin Renfeng's challenge, everyone turned their attention to the head of the Qing family.

Currently, only the patriarch, who is at the peak of the Great Demon King level, has the potential to defeat this young man from Shenhuo Mountain Manor.

"Since Elder Jin is interested, it is no problem for me to exchange a few moves with Elder Jin."

Following Jin Renfeng's gaze, Old Madam Qing stepped forward slowly and spoke in a clear voice. Upon hearing this, Jin Renfeng's magical power surged, eager to try.

This old lady Qing is no ordinary person. In the original timeline, she represented the Qing family and went to Mutian City with four elders, including Yang Yifang, to fight against the extraterrestrial creature Jin Chenxi.

Being able to be ranked alongside the heads of top families like Yang Yifang is enough to demonstrate his formidable strength.

"But that won't work today!"

But at this moment, Old Madam Qing spoke up.

Why not today?

Jin Renfeng looked puzzled.

"It's getting late. If we make a move now, it might drag on until night.

"You are young and vigorous, and your body is strong. I can't take this kind of hardship."

Old Madam Qing shook her head.
"Besides, I have been standing here for a long time today and I am quite tired. I do not have the energy to fight rashly."

"How about we settle this tomorrow and have our duel again?"

Jin Renfeng's expression was strange. This person was, after all, a powerful demon king. Even if his physical body was weak, he couldn't possibly be tired from standing.

These words are clearly just an excuse.

However, since the other party had said so, he couldn't very well expose them.

Jin Renfeng withdrew his magical power and nodded.

"Then let's do as Madam Qing says and fight again tomorrow."

After saying that, he turned around, called the two women over, and prepared to leave together.

"Don't rush off, you three!"

Before the three could take a step, Old Madam Qing called out to them.

"The three of you have come from afar; you are guests of the Qing family."

"I should at least do my duty as a host and entertain the three of you."

Jin Renfeng was slightly surprised, as his purpose in coming to challenge them was to cause trouble.

They do things that are annoying to people.

In this situation, it's already a good thing if they don't kick them out.

This is the first time that the Qing family has taken the initiative to try and retain someone like this.

"We have already offended you by coming here so abruptly, how could we trouble Old Madam Qing with such trouble?"

Jin Renfeng spoke up.

"What trouble or not? You three are my juniors according to seniority!"

Old Madam Qing smiled and said,
"It's only right that I entertain you. Otherwise, if those three old guys find out, they'll definitely say I'm stingy!"

Seeing that Madam Qing's words were earnest, Jin Renfeng found it difficult to refuse.

He turned his head and looked at Huaizhu beside him.

"What do you think, junior sister?"

Since Madam Qing has taken the initiative to invite us, we shouldn't refuse her kindness.

Huai Zhu blinked and said softly.

Jin Renfeng nodded. Even his junior sister said the same thing, so it wouldn't hurt to stay for now.

. . . . . . . .

Jade Pavilion, Hundred Flowers Hall!
In the spacious hall, there were more than a dozen tables.

Each table was laden with fine wines and dishes, including chicken, duck, fish, meat, fruits, and vegetables.

Jin Renfeng and his two companions sat in the left-hand seats, while the Qing family elders and disciples sat in the right-hand seats.

Upon seeing the fine wine and food, Jin Renfeng, who had been fighting for half a day, had no qualms and immediately began to feast.

In the center of the hall, a dozen beautiful women danced gracefully.

With beautiful sights and delicious food as companions, the banquet was truly a feast for the eyes.

After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

Madam Qing sat upright in the main seat, looked at the young man beside her, and asked,

“Nephew Renfeng, the banquet is more than halfway over, and I have noticed that you have not touched your own wine cup. What is the meaning of this?”

"Could it be that the wine in my house doesn't suit my taste?"

"It has nothing to do with taste!"

Jin Renfeng cupped his hands and said,

"It's just that I don't like drinking, so I've never touched anything in a cup."

"That won't do!"

Old Madam Qing shook her head.
"If it were a young girl, I wouldn't say much, but how can a grown man not even know how to drink?"

As she spoke, she reached out and picked up her own wine glass.

"Come, let this old woman have a drink with you."

"Madam, I am truly not good at drinking!"

Jin Renfeng declined with a wry smile.

Please don't make things difficult for me!

"What? I, an old woman, have already raised my glass. Are you just going to stand by and watch, my junior disciple?"

"Old Madam Qing teased."

Seeing the situation, Jin Renfeng looked helpless.

He glanced at the wine glass on the table, then reached out and picked it up.

"I am not a strong drinker, so I will drink this cup with you, madam!"

Jin Renfeng said with a bitter face.

Madam Qing smiled and nodded. The two raised their wine glasses and drank them down in one gulp.

Jin Renfeng felt a warm current flow through his throat, carrying a slightly sweet aroma.

"My nephew certainly has a good capacity for alcohol!"

Old Madam Qing gave a thumbs-up.

Jin Renfeng shook his head.

Although the world of fox spirits is a world of cultivation, it is still in a feudal era, and the brewing technology is still backward, so the alcohol content is generally not high.

A glass of wine had a negligible effect on him.

Jin Renfeng put down his wine glass, picked up his chopsticks, and continued to savor the dishes. Just then, another delicate voice rang out.

"Senior Brother Jin, let me also raise a toast to you!"

Jin Renfeng looked up and saw Qingmu Yuan holding up a wine glass, gesturing to him.

"If my senior brother hadn't stopped at the last moment during today's competition, I would probably be dead by now."

Aoki Hime continued.

"Having escaped death, one should always have a drink."

"Junior sister, you've probably come to the wrong person this time. Who would drink with someone who's about to be killed?"

Jin Renfeng raised his wine glass and said helplessly.

"When we sparred, it was I who took the initiative to fight; I can't blame my senior brother!"

Aoki Hime offered words of comfort.

Upon hearing these words, Jin Renfeng's expression relaxed.

The two raised their glasses and drank together again.

Before Jin Renfeng could even pick up his chopsticks after setting down his wine glass, two more voices rang out.

"Junior Brother Jin, let me also raise a toast to you!"

"Senior Brother Jin, I'd like to offer you a toast too!"

Jin Renfeng had a terrible headache. Once you start drinking, it's like a dam breaking; once you start, it's endless.

Although he was displeased, Jin Renfeng couldn't refuse since the other party had already raised their glass.

Left with no other choice, he raised his glass.

"Senior brother, you've drunk so much, won't you get into trouble?"

Behind the table, Huaizhu looked at the man beside her with concern.

"It's nothing! I just had a little too much to drink!"

Li Muchen said casually.

"At worst, I'll just get drunk and sleep it off, and I'll be fine after one night's sleep!"

As if they had conspired together, everyone in the Qing family kept urging each other to drink, from the family elders to the young female disciples.

Jin Renfeng didn't know how much he had drunk, but in the end, he must have been drunk by the low-alcohol beverage.

In the end, he had no choice but to use his double-handed technique to quietly neutralize the effects of the alcohol in his body.

(End of this chapter)