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Chapter 326 We're Your Best Friends! (Seeking Monthly Tickets!)

Winter goes and spring comes, time flies like an arrow, and before you know it, tender green shoots have sprouted.

The sky is vast and the earth is boundless; dragons and snakes rise from the land.

Although the "Power Gang" and the "Seventy-Two Linked Forts of the Yangtze River" still hold sway in the martial arts world, the Blood River Sect along the Yellow River is also secretly expanding its influence.

But before anyone knew it, a name had become an incomparable mountain in the hearts of all the martial arts practitioners.

The Three Fiends of the Northern Frontier!

No one knew where the three of them came from, and no one knew what great things they were going to do.

However, as news of "Ren Jianshen's formation slaying Wanyan Jue" and "Three fierce killers snatching the gold medal" spread, the news began to circulate.

Everyone was suddenly shocked to realize that there was such an unknown and audacious group hidden in the martial arts world.

It is said that all three of them possess extraordinary artistic talents.

Ren Jianshen's swordsmanship was divine, even the "Sword King" of the Power Gang was in awe of him.

Ren Hongxiu, known as the "One-Sword Immortal," wielded an unparalleled demonic blade, slaying the "Three-Crown King of the Frontier" with ruthless methods that chilled everyone to the bone.

Li Ding'an, known as the "Knife King," charged into the enemy lines alone in the Battle of Zhuxian Town, chasing Jin Wuzhu all over the battlefield before finally being captured and killed by Niu Gao. Everyone, young and old, gave him a thumbs up and praised him as "awesome."
Some say they were unparalleled heroes, while others say they were actually living demon lords. They terrified the Jin army, intercepted and killed angels, and gave the Song emperor a good slap in the face.

Whether in the martial arts world or the imperial court, everyone was talking about these three audacious young men, and the debate raged on.

But everyone knew in their hearts that in the eyes of both the legitimate and criminal worlds, the government and the public, and ambitious people, they were already a thorn in their side and an unstable factor that had to be eliminated.

At this moment, several major forces are converging in Chengdu, and a new storm is brewing.

Huanhua Sword Sect.

Huanhua Sword Lodge is located in the western suburbs of Chengdu.

Hidden in the forest, with pine trees casting their veil of mist, strange rocks bathed in the glow of the setting sun, and a babbling brook gurgling over the rocks, it is an excellent place to visit.

Sichuan has two famous families.

One is the Tang Clan of Sichuan, and the other is the Xiao Family of Huanhua.

The Tang Clan's hidden weapons are unparalleled in the world and are regarded as the standard by countless masters of hidden weapons.

The other is the Xiao family of the Huanhua Sword Sect.

The future "Hero of China," Xiao Qiushui, comes from this Xiao family.

The Xiao family was very lively today.

Inside the hall, several large chairs were placed, with figures sitting opposite each other.

Whether tall or short, male or female, lean or burly, each with a different posture and solemn expression, they sat upright in the lamplight.

Xiao Xilou, the head of the Xiao family, sat at the head of the table, with his wife Sun Huishan to his left.

Below him is Tang Da of the Tang Clan and Kang Chuyu, the "Sun-Viewing Divine Sword".

To be honest, with just these four people together, they can handle anything, no matter how big the problem.

But then, Zhu Xiawu appeared.

Who is Zhu Xiawu?

This man, nicknamed "Iron Armor, Iron Hands, Iron Face, Iron Net," is a brilliant detective with astonishing martial arts skills. He is recognized as a rare, top-tier expert in the imperial court.

Because he had never been defeated, he was also known as "Heavenly Net and Earthly Net," truly a vast net of heaven that leaves nothing unpunished.

As they were talking, Xiao Xilou suddenly said, "It's a bit too quiet outside."

Kang Chuyu laughed and said, "I can only say that Brother Xiao's disciples at the Sword Pavilion are quite disciplined."

Xiao Xilou shook his head and said, "It's dusk now, the time when weary birds should be returning to their nests, bustling and noisy, but now there's not a sound at all."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed drastically, and they all rushed out the door to check.

Outside, there were dead birds scattered all over the ground, each with a sword wound to the neck.

Seeing this, Tang Da remained silent, and Xiao Xilou also did not speak.

Only Kang Chuyu said, word by word, "Kong Yang Qin!"

Who was Kong Yangqin?

He is the "Three Absolute Sword Demon" among the nineteen demons of the Power Gang.

This person's swordsmanship follows the "sword slash" style; he can cut a galloping horse in two with a single strike, and he can also sever flowing hair in mid-air with a single blow. He is truly one of the strongest swordsmen in the martial arts world.

At this moment, Zhu Xiawu spoke up: "It's him, it's him."

All eyes turned to him. The middle-aged man in iron armor, his face ashen, paused for a moment, and continued, "Back then, his swordsmanship was not yet fully developed, and I fought him to a standstill."

"Your swordsmanship is already so powerful before it's even mastered?" Madam Xiao exclaimed in surprise.

“That’s right.” Zhu Xiawu nodded heavily. “I don’t know if I can still hold on now.”

Knowing he was being modest, Tang laughed loudly, "Officer Zhu, you're mistaken. Even if this man were ten times stronger, as long as he commits crimes, he'd still be in your hands!"

That's a clever way of putting it. On the surface, it expresses that good will prevail over evil, but in reality, it's praising Zhu Xiawu. It's done quietly and discreetly, blending in with the crowd.

Even though Zhu Xiawu was usually cold and serious, he couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth into a smug smile.

Kang Chuyu had some questions: "Why are the people from the Power Gang causing trouble for Jianlu?"

Xiao Xilou's face turned ashen as he glared at the cowering Xiao Qiushui and shouted, "You wretched child! What exactly did you go out there for?"

Xiao Qiushui calmly said, "Father, I didn't provoke the Power Gang!"

Xiao Xilou angrily said, "I didn't ask, and you've already confessed?"

Xiao Qiushui laughed and said, "Doesn't this show how wise you are?"

Xiao Xilou suddenly frowned: "Where's your sword?"

Xiao Qiushui said, "It's gone."

Xiao Xilou said, "It's gone? Who could knock your sword away?"

Xiao Qiushui said bitterly, "We're in Zigui, and we're about to be drowned in the Yangtze River by the 'Three Evils'!"

"The Three Evils of the Yangtze River?" Xiao Xilou's expression changed. "You son of a bitch, you've even provoked Zhu Datianwang's men?"

Everyone's expression changed.

Provoking the powerful forces was already a huge headache for them, but now with the addition of Zhu the Great King, this is truly a death sentence!

"No, I didn't provoke them!"

Xiao Qiushui made a blurry gesture with her hands and quickly explained.

"If you didn't provoke them, then who did?" the person asked in one breath, uttering eleven words with a firm tone.

Xiao Qiushui turned her head and saw that the person was covered in gray, yet he was as bright as the rising sun, impossible to look directly at.

At this moment, a young man walked up behind Xiao Qiushui, tugged at his sleeve, and whispered, "My father."

Xiao Qiushui raised an eyebrow. This young master was named Kang Jiesheng, one of his best friends, and could even be considered the fifth of the "Four Young Masters of Jinjiang".

And his father was Kang Chuyu, one of the seven famous swordsmen in the martial arts world, known as the "Sunrise Divine Sword"!
Xiao Qiushui said, "Reporting to Senior Uncle Kang, on the day the pleasure boat was about to capsize, we were fortunate to have the help of Sword God Ren, who killed the 'Three Evils of the Yangtze River' and saved us from danger."

"Ren Jianshen?"

Everyone gasped in surprise upon hearing this name.

Kang Chuyu pressed further, "Is it Ren Jianshen, one of the 'Three Fiends of the Northern Frontier'?"

"Yes, Uncle Kang!"

Xiao Xilou was somewhat stunned: "Why is he here?"

Yes.

How come, besides the Power Gang and Zhu Datianwang, the Three Fiends of the Northern Frontier have also been dragged into this?
What does it mean that so many people are flocking to Chengdu?
Who exactly is in Chengdu?

Unbeknownst to everyone, Zhu Xiawu, Kang Chuyu, and Kang Jiesheng all wore increasingly somber expressions, their faces unreadable. Xiao Xilou slowly said, "Tell me everything that happened, without omitting a single word!"

Xiao Qiushui nodded, and then encountered the "Three Evils" at Zigui Wharf. After fighting with them, the painted boat landed in the turbulent river.

At the critical moment, Ren Jianshen suddenly appeared in the cabin, killing Xue Jinying and Zhan Qili with a single blow. He then used his supreme divine skill to ram the ship and kill the boss, Fu Yongxiang.

At this point, Zhu Xiawu suddenly asked, "Why did he suddenly kill the 'Three Evils'?"

After a moment of stunned silence, Xiao Qiushui revealed a very strange expression and said, "Sword God Ren said they were called 'Three Fiends,' but these three bastards insisted on calling themselves 'Three Evils.' Isn't this intentionally trying to displease him?"

He paused, then said with a wry smile, "Sword God Ren also said that they should change their names in their next life and be better people."

These words created an awkward atmosphere in the room.

Zhu Xiawu shook his head and sighed, "Everyone says that the 'Seventy-Two Linked Docks of the Yangtze River' are tyrannical, but now that we've encountered the 'Three Fiends,' we know what tyranny really means!"

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Just then, Xiao Qiushui said somewhat embarrassedly, "Uncles and elders, this matter is not over yet."

"Not over yet?" Xiao Xilou asked, somewhat surprised. "What happened now?"

"Because Ren Jianshen saved our lives, I invited him to my home as a guest."

"That's only right!" Xiao Xilou breathed a sigh of relief. "A true man distinguishes between gratitude and resentment. Since Sword God has done you a great favor, we should invite him to our home and treat him well!"

Madam Xiao, Tang Da, and others all expressed their admiration.

Zhu Xiawu and Kang Chuyu said, "That's how it should be," but their eyes both flashed with cold light.

Xiao Xilou then asked, "Why haven't we seen any trace of Ren Jianshen?"

Xiao Qiushui sighed, "Ren Jianshen accepted my invitation, but then he went and killed someone."

Xiao Xilou frowned and asked, "Kill whom?"

"Fu Tianyi and Wuxing!"

Xiao Xilou asked, "Fu Tianyi, Wuxing?"

Xiao Qiushui said, “'Invisible' is Fu Tianyi’s strongest assassin. Fu Tianyi is the ‘Iron-Fisted Demon God’.” He paused, then emphasized, “The Iron-Fisted Demon God is one of the ‘Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, Nineteen Human Demons’.”

The air, which had just eased, suddenly became tense again, and the entire hall seemed to freeze.

After a long pause, Xiao Xilou asked again, "Did the Sword God kill one of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, and one of the Nineteen Demons?"

Xiao Qiushui nodded: "Yes! It was the Iron-Fisted Demon God who dug a hole in the bottom of the ship, trying to kill us. After Ren Jianshen discovered it, he stabbed us to death with his sword!"

The moment these words were spoken, the entire hall fell silent; you could hear a pin drop.

No one spoke, and no one wanted to speak.

Xiao Xilou let out a long breath and then said, "In other words, after Ren Jianshen came to Jiangnan, he first offended Zhu Datianwang, and then he offended the Power Gang." He slowly looked up at Xiao Qiushui, "Then, he accepted your invitation to come to our house as a guest, right?"

Xiao Qiushui thought Xiao Xilou would be furious and slap him, or even kill him with a single blow.

However, Xiao Xilou asked the question calmly, without any of his usual sternness.

Xiao Qiushui then realized her father's composure and sincerely admired him, saying earnestly, "Yes, Father!"

Xiao Xilou smiled and suddenly said loudly, "Thank you all for coming from afar. Now the matter is clear. Ren Jianshen saw injustice and killed the 'Three Evils' and Fu Tianyi. Now you may all leave. If I survive in the future, I will definitely come to your door to express my gratitude." As he spoke, he stood up, as if to dismiss the guests.

Tang laughed, Kang Chuyu shook his head, and Zhu Xiawu remained silent.

Xiao Xilou shook his head and sighed, "Gentlemen, I am weary and will not see you off any further."

Kang Chuyu suddenly got up and closed the gate.

Tang laughed loudly, "Brother Xiao, what do you take us for? Since the 'Three Fiends' have come to the Sword Lodge at Qiu Shui's invitation, we must see these three extraordinary people!"

“That’s right!” Kang Chuyu said. “You’re worried that those in power will help us because of our hatred, and that we’ll be dragged into this mess? What a joke! Here, no one can escape responsibility!”

Xiao Xilou hesitated, then finally sighed, "Brother Kang, why bother?"

Zhu Xiawu suddenly asked, "Brother Xiao, are we friends?"

"Yes!" Kang Chuyu asked, "Do you consider us friends or not?!"

Tang laughed and looked at Xiao Qiushui: "My younger brother and Qiushui are brothers."

Xiao Xilou sighed and said, "Yes, we'll be friends for life!"

Hearing this, Xiao Qiushui was filled with enthusiasm and exclaimed, "Qiushui, Tang Rou, and Kang Jiesheng are also lifelong friends!"

Kang Jiesheng grinned at him as well.

Xiao Qiushui felt a warmth in her heart.

Just then, a servant rushed in, looking flustered, and cried out, "Master, something terrible has happened!"

Madam Xiao stepped forward and asked, "What's all the fuss about?"

The servant said, "Madam, all the cattle, sheep, chickens, ducks, geese, and dogs in the house are dead, without a single scratch on their bodies."

Madam Xiao raised an eyebrow and asked, "No injuries?"

The servant replied, "Yes, one hundred and forty-seven chickens, thirty-six rabbits, three hundred and five ducks, and eleven cats have all died."

Xiao Xilou's pupils constricted slightly, and he shouted, "Leave no one alive?!"

Tang frowned and said, slowly and deliberately, "It seems someone poisoned it."

Madam Xiao asked, "Does Mr. Tang know who it is?"

Tang Dadao: "Only the Power Helper, 'Hundred Poisons Demon God' Hua Gufen, has such methods of poisoning!"

Kang Chuyu laughed and said, "Good! Hua Gufen and Kong Yangqin, those scoundrels, have all come. I'll have to see what they're made of!"

Just then, Zhu Xiawu suddenly reached out and stopped him.

when!
A lightning-fast blade flashed into his hand.

Kang Chuyu was still laughing, but as he laughed, he slowly stopped and said seriously, "Officer Zhu, you have excellent skills!"

Zhu Xiawu remained taciturn, simply opening his palm to reveal a small knife with a note on the hilt.

He handed the note to Xiao Xilou.

Xiao Xilou unfolded it and frowned.

Everyone craned their necks to look and saw several lines of text written on it.

"To the esteemed Master Xiao and his wife, Master Tang, Master Kang, and Master Zhu: The invitation of the three villains to the Huanhua Sword Lodge is considered a provocation. Starting today, not a single one of them will be spared!"

Power helps those who rule the world; those who obey prosper, and those who defy perish.

Anyone who sees this message must leave the Xiao family immediately, or they will be killed without mercy!

Three Absolute Sword Demon
Hundred Poisons God and Demon
The Flying Knife Wolf Demon bowed his head.

Xiao Xilou's expression turned truly pale, and he said, word by word, "'Flying Knife Wolf Demon' Sha Qiandeng has also arrived."

Madam Xiao said, "Was it Sha Qiandeng who just shot out the flying knife?"

Xiao Xilou nodded, then sighed, "Three human demons have come, what a grand gesture!"

Kang Chuyu chimed in, "Not only that! Sha Qiandeng has four sons, the Three Absolute Sword Demon has three great swordsmen under his command, and the Hundred Poisons Demon has a true disciple, none of whom are easy to deal with."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions darkened, clearly alarmed by the elite forces of the Power Gang.

Just then, the sound of weapons clashing came from the backyard.

The sound wasn't loud, but in Xiao Xilou's ears, it sounded like thunder!
Xiao Xilou's expression changed, and he hurriedly turned around and walked outside, saying to Xiao Qiushui as he went, "Quick, come with me to see the old lady!"

Xiao Qiushui was taken aback.

When Zhu Xiawu heard the words "Old Madam," his eyes lit up.

It was as if the hyenas had finally found their food.

(End of this chapter)