The villainous bosses from their past lives have all been reborn.

Yuan Xiu left the snake cave with the little white snake. After replenishing the three sword intents in his sea of ​​consciousness, he went to the nearest city, Xiazhou, intending to pass through it to reach the Thousand Ravines Cave.

Upon arrival, however, the former capital of Xiazhou was in chaos, with a gloomy atmosphere hanging over the city, bringing unease and fear.

Yuan Xiu inquired and found out.

After Liu Zheng was taken back to Xiazhou City by a group of captains, the captains of the Liu family originally intended to keep the news secret. However, there were simply too many people present that night. The news that Commander Liu's newly acquired concubine was a monster and that she planned to eat people's hearts and livers still got out.

After that, the entire city of Xiazhou was thrown into chaos. Although the governor's office tried its best to refute the rumors, adhering to the principle that official refutation was the truth, the more rumors were refuted, the more people believed them.

Normally, things wouldn't have developed to this point, causing the entire city of Xiazhou to fall into a state of shock and fear.

Liu Zheng was no longer suitable to serve as Commander-in-Chief, but the Liu family was not without suitable candidates. Originally, by exerting some effort and maneuvering within the Great Zhou court, and by mitigating the impact in Xia Prefecture, this matter could have been resolved.

Not long ago, a blue-armed, golden-haired ape-man came to the Liu family to ask for his lost daughter.

This completely ignited the undercurrents within Xiazhou City.

Iron-Armed Ape, having failed to reclaim his daughter, demanded that the Liu family of Xiazhou compensate him with thirty beautiful women and one hundred men, along with plenty of grain, wine, and silk.

Although the Liu family wanted to settle the matter peacefully, they couldn't possibly agree to pay compensation. So, the Iron-Armed Ape agreed to a duel with the Liu family.

If he wins, the Liu family pays him; if he loses, he leaves.

The match was best two out of three, but none of the martial arts experts from the Liu family or those they had invited were a match for the Iron-Armed Ape, and they all fell to defeat.

At this point, the Liu family decided to go all out and launch a coordinated attack.

The effect was excellent; the iron-armed ape was driven away. However, the matter was not over.

Iron-Armed Ape was no match for the Liu family in a direct confrontation, but he secretly resorted to ruthless tactics.

Recently, many daughters in this city have been raped and murdered by this Iron-Armed Ape. Panic has gripped the city, and families with daughters are hiding them away.

Unable to find the woman, the iron-armed ape turned around and began indiscriminately attacking people throughout the city.

At that moment, everyone's anger was directed at the Liu family.

The Liu family also had their own grievances that they couldn't express!

After hearing this, Yuan Xiu shook his head.

"Although this iron-armed ape is an anomaly, it is quite adept at using techniques."

Since becoming a "cousin" under the control of the "Mountain Lord," the little white snake has grown much closer to Yuan Xiu. Climbing up Yuan Xiu's arm and out of his sleeve, the little white snake nuzzled its head against Yuan Xiu's face.

"This Iron-Armed Ape is the most human-like among us outcasts. This lecherous fellow has been reading a lot of human books and wants to build a powerful force in the martial arts world. He has not only outcasts under his command, but also humans."

Yuan Xiu smiled and said something.

"Walk!"

"Where to?"

"The Liu family!"

"Is the master planning to join in the fun?"

"We still haven't decided on today's meal!"

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The Liu family's mansion was not far from the governor's mansion. As the local tyrants, the scale of their mansion was one of the most impressive in Xiazhou City.

Yuan Xiu arrived at the gate and announced her name. Not long after, Liu Jing, the current head of the Liu family, opened the main gate and led everyone in the household to greet her.

Liu Jing is Liu Zheng's uncle, and can be considered the head of the Liu family today.

Liu Zhengzi is still young, and he is currently the most popular candidate to become the commander-in-chief.

"Sixth Master has come from afar; as the host, I apologize for my rudeness!"

"Uncle Liu, what are you saying? I originally intended to chase after that monster and give the Liu family an explanation, but I never expected to lose track of it."

"This matter is not Liu Lang's fault, but rather a misfortune for my Liu family."

Liu Jing welcomed Yuan Xiu into the house, but before he could even step through the doorway, a sharp gust of sword wind attacked Yuan Xiu.

Yuan Xiu quickly dodged, just in time to see a woman in a green robe land on her feet, sword in hand. Her first attack failed, and she turned to strike again.

However, before the sword could strike, it was blocked by Liu Jing.

"Qingqing, stop fooling around!"

Liu Qingqing was furious and said:

"Grandpa, if it weren't for him, how could my Liu family have become the target of everyone's hatred? Zheng Ge wouldn't have become so crazy."

"Nonsense! What does this have to do with Liu Lang? Sheathe your sword now, or you'll become a laughingstock."

Seeing Liu Jing protecting Yuan Xiu behind her, Liu Qingqing immediately sheathed her sword, glared at Yuan Xiu resentfully, and turned to leave.

"My daughter is unruly; please forgive her, Liu Lang."

"It's alright!"

Liu Jing led Yuan Xiu into the house, asking as they walked:

"Judging from Liu Lang's movements just now, he seems to have made some progress. He hasn't just been focusing on his studies all these years, has he?"

"To be honest, Uncle Liu, I've seen Sanlang practice the Yuan family's sword techniques in my spare time, so I practiced them a few times as well."

"In that case, Rokuro's talent is truly astonishing!"

Liu Jing stroked his beard, and in the blink of an eye, they arrived at the main hall of the Liu family.

At this moment, a number of people had gathered in the main hall. They were all martial arts masters invited by the Liu family, discussing how to resolve the Iron-Armed Ape issue.

Yuan Xiu was invited to the seat of honor, and no one objected. After all, the Yuan family of Yanzhou was renowned.

However, after discussing it back and forth, no one could come up with a good solution.

Although the Iron-Armed Ape was no match for the group, it was incredibly fast and elusive, making it impossible for them to catch it once and for all.

Liu Jing sighed.

"If I hadn't been careless back then, even if I had released this Iron-Armed Ape, none of this would have happened today, bringing disaster to the people of Xia Prefecture."

Upon hearing Liu Jing's words, everyone offered their advice. Clearly, they had already considered him the only suitable candidate to become the next head of the Liu family.

At that moment, Yuan Xiu said:

"Since we can't find it, why not set a trap to lure this iron-armed ape here?"

Yuan Xiu's words drew everyone's attention, and Liu Jing asked in confusion:

"How do I set up a trap?"

"I heard as soon as I entered the city that this Iron-Armed Ape has raped and murdered many innocent women. He must be lewd and cruel by nature. Why not find a beautiful woman to seduce him, and then kill him in one fell swoop!"

Everyone remained silent, but Liu Jing shook his head and said:

"No, no, not at all. Let's not even talk about how tense and fearful the city of Xiazhou is right now. Who would be willing to send their daughter out to do such a thing? Even if we did find her, we might be captured by this Iron-Armed Ape if we're not careful. In that case, we'd be tied down, unable to capture or kill her, and instead, we'd be threatened by her."

"Then let's find a beautiful woman who is highly skilled in martial arts!"

Liu Jing shook his head again and said:

"This Iron-Armed Ape is an anomaly, possessing superhuman strength by nature, and ordinary people are no match for it. Even in the six northern states, there are probably few who can rival it, and it seems we won't be able to find a suitable candidate."

"Then let's find someone to impersonate this beautiful woman!"

Hearing this, everyone realized what was going on. Liu Jing, in particular, stared intently at Yuan Xiu and asked:

"Who does Rokuro like?"

Yuan Xiu smiled and gave an answer that shocked everyone.

"How am I?"

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