The Cycle of Reincarnation in the Four-Courtyard House: A Journey Through the Heavens

Li Xiao nodded and said, "In that case, Brother Duan, you should hurry to Wanjie Valley. As for Miss Zhong, I'll go and rescue her!"

Duan Yu quickly said, "Brother Li, you must be careful! Every disciple in the Shennong Gang is a master of poisons. Be careful not to fall into their trap!"

Li Xiao smiled and nodded, saying, "Understood, thank you for the reminder, Brother Duan!"

After saying goodbye, the two went their separate ways.

Li Xiao quickly descended Wuliang Mountain and arrived at a small inn at the foot of the mountain, where he retrieved a horse that he had left there.

Li Xiao mounted his horse and galloped directly southwest.

Thanks to the fact that the previous owner of this body was a skilled rider, and that Li Xiao had also ridden horses in his previous life, he was very proficient at riding horses.

Li Xiao only needed the time it takes for an incense stick to burn to vaguely see a group of people walking forward ahead.

Li Xiao had excellent eyesight; he immediately recognized that the group of people were dressed in the uniforms of the Shennong Gang disciples. He even spotted Zhong Ling's emerald green clothes.

As they drew closer, the sound of Li Xiao's horse's hooves attracted the attention of the Shennong Gang disciples ahead.

When they looked back, they saw a young man riding a horse and chasing after them.

At this moment, the Shennong Gang members were greatly reduced in number after the battle with the Wuliang Sword Sect. In addition, there were some wounded members among them, so they were very wary of Li Xiao's arrival.

When Li Xiao arrived at a distance of about ten zhang from the group of people, he dismounted.

"Who are you? What are your intentions in following my Shennong Gang?"

A Shennong Gang member, around thirty years old and with a hideous scar on his face, stepped out from the crowd.

He looked at Li Xiao warily. This was their weakest moment, and if the other side was hostile, a major battle would be inevitable.

Li Xiao pointed to the bound Zhong Ling and said, "I have some acquaintance with this young lady, so please release her!"

Scarface's expression changed upon hearing this, and he immediately said in a deep voice, "Friend, this young lady's pet has bitten many of our disciples. We can only release her after she hands over the antidote."

Li Xiao dismounted and patted the horse's head. The horse, as if sensing his presence, walked over and went to graze.

Li Xiao smiled and said, "I also know some antidote techniques. If you are willing, I can help you detoxify."

Li Xiao's words stunned all the Shennong Gang disciples present. The scarred-face man sneered, "Young master, the martial world is treacherous and people's hearts are unpredictable. What guarantee do you have that you won't secretly poison us while treating us?"

Li Xiao shrugged and said, "I can't guarantee that; you can only gamble on my character!"

Li Xiao's words filled all the martial arts practitioners present with righteous indignation, and they all clamored to teach Li Xiao a lesson.

Scarface drew his broadsword and pointed it at Li Xiao, saying, "Kid, are you provoking the Shennong Gang?"

No sooner had he finished speaking than he swung his sword directly at Li Xiao.

This guy is indeed ruthless. He'll start fighting without a second thought and doesn't listen to any reason!

Scarface's slash carried a fierce force, and Li Xiao, even from three zhang away, could feel an invisible pressure.

"Is this what internal energy is?"

Having lived for so many years, this was truly the first time Li Xiao had ever fought someone from the martial arts world, and he felt a surge of excitement.

He didn't care about being shocking at this moment, and a long spear made of alloy appeared directly in his hand.

This long spear was something he had Xu Mo custom-make for him in the United States, at his own courtyard house.

The spear was thirteen feet long, with the spearhead alone being three feet long, far exceeding the length of ordinary red-tasseled spears.

The spearhead has blades on both sides that taper rapidly forward, just like a long sword.

Li Xiao's Six Harmonies Spear technique operated instinctively.

He took a half step back with his left foot, and the spear shaft sank down accordingly. The spear tip, like a snake spitting its tongue, precisely aimed at the back of the broadsword.

With a crisp clang, sparks flew as a nick the size of a soybean appeared on the blade of Scarface's broadsword.

The middle-aged man's expression changed drastically!

He never expected that his broadsword, forged from refined steel, would be damaged with a single blow.

Li Xiao felt a powerful force coming from the gun barrel, which made his hands go numb slightly and his arms tremble slightly.

"Is this internal energy?" Li Xiao was also extremely amazed at this moment.

My body has been systematically modified; both my bone density and muscle strength are far superior to those of ordinary people.

If he weren't physically exceptional, he might not have been able to withstand that attack that contained internal energy!

Scarface was surprised when his first strike missed, then he sneered and attacked with even greater ferocity.

In an instant, the blades flashed and rained down like a storm, each strike carrying immense internal force, the sharp sound of the air being torn apart echoing endlessly.

Li Xiao also used all his strength to grip the spear shaft, relying on the essence of the Six Harmonies Spear—"the spear thrusts in one line, and blocks in all directions"—to maneuver and dodge.

The spear shaft spun, thrust, and swept in his hand, forming an impenetrable spear shadow that blocked all the attacks of the broadsword.

But this is, after all, a world of martial arts. One relies on internal strength, while the other can only rely on a powerful physique. Over time, there will be some gaps that are difficult to bridge.

Scarface slashed at the gun barrel with his sword, and Li Xiao was jolted back half a step, his chest heaving slightly.

Scarface was somewhat shocked. Through their exchange, he could easily sense that the young man in front of him had never cultivated internal energy.

A young man with no internal strength foundation, who only practiced external martial arts, was able to go through dozens of moves with me, a martial arts practitioner with nearly thirty years of internal strength, without being at a disadvantage.

At this moment, Li Xiao felt even more eager to learn internal martial arts techniques.

He never expected that his opponent was just a martial arts practitioner who practiced ordinary martial arts techniques, yet he could fight him for dozens of moves without being defeated by relying on his internal strength. If he learned the "Northern Darkness Divine Art", how strong would he become?

He wasn't going to waste any more time with his opponent. Li Xiao suddenly ducked down and swept his gun barrel across the ground, sending up a flurry of rubble. This move forced Scarface to halt his attack and retreat repeatedly to dodge.

Taking advantage of that brief moment, Li Xiao leaped into the air, his toes landing on a boulder by the roadside.

Using the momentum, he flipped in mid-air and unleashed the "Returning Spear" technique with his Six Harmonies Spear. The spear tip, accompanied by a whistling sound, pierced straight into Scarface's back.

Scarface felt a gust of wind coming from behind and was startled!

He quickly turned around and used his broadsword to parry.

"Pfft~"

Although the spear tip was parried by the broadsword, it still pierced through his shoulder armor, and blood gushed out.