56 Sparring (2/2)

”Oh...”

Fang Yuan was rendered speechless upon hearing his response.

Excluding himself, from the last time they met, even Lin Leiyue was still a few steps away from breaking through the Pain Gate. If this youngster had really done it then he would have set a new record.

With regards to the difference in skill between Leiyue and this youngster, oh well, Leiyue would have to commit suicide out of embarrassment.

After all, Ghost King was a merciless evil demon who managed to break through all 7 Gates in a year.

Fang Yuan was an intellectual, but was indifferent when it came to battles.

”Ghost King's martial art is graceful and elegant, just like how a spider spins its web, slowly but surely forcing its prey into a corner. The old man is already completely exhausted, its best if he surrenders early lest he suffers even more internal injuries.”

”Five Moons Palm!”

Ghost King gave a shout, his right hand turning pale beyond measure, completely drained of colour, as he gracefully slid past the old man's defences and pressed his hand on the old man's chest.

”Argh...”

The old man's facial expression took a turn for the worse, as he rapidly staggered back, spitting out purplish black blood.

”Flying Crane has actually been defeated!”

”He is actually a renowned master of inner force in Lieyang County!”

”Seems like he's about to be replaced by the new generation of martial artists...”

”Ghost King's techniques are of such a high level, don't even talk about Lieyang County, even within Secluded Mountains Prefecture, I doubt there's many who can match up to him...”

”Hey! Everyone listen up!”

Ghost King eyed the whole circle and proudly said, ”Shaoyang City is Five Ghosts Sect's territory, anyone who has any thoughts about competing with us better think twice, or you'll end up just like this old man!”

Upon finishing his sentence, he gave a cold smirk. Surprisingly, he and the other disciples did not enter the city. They all got on horses and rode off to an unknown destination.

Wang Fugui waited until they were gone before he indignantly said, ”Hmph...that bold attitude of his.”

”If I wish my name to be renowned throughout the lands, all I have to do is go up, challenge them and win, am I right?”

Fang Yuan's eyes were filled with ridicule.

Wang Fugui had natural strength and had trained in the brute strength of the Cow Devil Technique till the 5th Grade. Usually, there were few martial artists that could match up with someone like that, but it turned out that a master of inner power was one of those who could.

Wang Fugui's face broke into a smile and rubbed his head in glee but the moment he saw the Flying Crane walking away, all expressions vanished instantly.

Under the shine of the setting sun, the back of Flying Crane seemed like a defeated hero, causing a tinge of sadness to suddenly hit Fang Yuan.

It seemed like Ghost King's display of power was very effective, striking fear into the circle of martial artists that were watching the fight. Having been shocked by Ghost King's prowess, they suddenly became less rowdy and entered the city in a quiet and orderly manner.

”Let's go! I'll bring you to Fragrance Bar for a drink or two.”

After entering the city, Wang Fugui shrugged off all past feelings of sadness and said,” My drinking tolerance is unmatched in Cow Head Mountain, believe me, I'm not making it up!”

”Ha Ha...I have other matters to attend to, please excuse me!”

Although Fang Yuan wanted to personally see whether Fugui's claim was true, after considering his own alcohol tolerance, he knew he was only going to embarrass himself and thus left immediately.

”Oh? What matters are you referring to? Could you be going to meet some beautiful maiden?” Fugui teased.

Suddenly, a carriage stopped in front of them and it's doors swung open, revealing a young maiden. ”Brother Fang Yuan? Please come in!”

”You see! I really have matters to attend to!”

Fang Yuan rubbed his nose as he entered the carriage.

Wang Fugui stood there in a daze, only regaining his senses after a moment. Slapping his forehead, he said, ”It's ok, Brother Fang Yuan really has matters to attend to, he didn't hide anything from me...”

Suddenly, he had a fit of anger, and scolded, ”Choosing women over me? How can he leave Fugui alone here by himself! Hmph...I'll go drink wine by myself then.”

”Maiden Lin! What a coincidence!”

The carriage had little room, and the air was filled with a fragrant smell.

Sitting opposite Fang Yuan was Maiden Lin. She had a peculiar look on her face as she gazed at Fang Yuan, leaving him confounded as to why she had such an expression.

Little did he know that Maiden Lin had failed before due to his mistake, and was embarrassed really badly. But she chose not to tell him out of fear that the Spirit Returning Sect would come knocking at his door.

Upon hearing that Fang Yuan's greeting came with a hint of alienation, Maiden Lin's eyes flicked as she said delicately, ”I heard that your medical skills have exceeded all expectations, and have surpassed even that of your mentor. I am in awe of your achievement, but I wonder, what brings you here? Surely you know that currently Shaoyang City is filled with danger?”

Fang Yuan curiously asked, ”I've heard that there was a treasure in the city, and have decided to come take a look. As long as I don't get caught up in the hunt for the treasure there shouldn't be too much of a problem... Is that the reason why Maiden Lin is here too?”

Maiden Lin laughed, as she admitted, ”This was supposed to be a secret but for some reason it has been leaked out to almost every city and county around here. Now the daily influx of warriors has increased to unbelievable amounts...”

Fang Yuan's eyes flashed, ”Wasn't the rumour spread on purpose?”

Maiden Lin shook her head,” Although taking advantage of the chaos to reap benefits will be good, but I definitely will not want to do it on such a large scale.”

”If that's the case, this will be interesting...”

Fang Yuan rubbed his chin, deep in thought.