Just as he reached the entrance of the Crouching Bull Mountain, two figures suddenly moved. Two men with long swords in their hands blocked Xiao Han's path.
"Who's there?" The two men waved the long swords in their hands and shouted.
Xiao Han stopped in his tracks and glanced sideways. Under the starlight, he saw that they were two seventeen to eighteen-year-old youths. They were dressed in miscellaneous clothes and wielded long swords. Judging from their aura, they should be ordinary Lesser Mastery Viscera Refinement Realm martial artists.
"Oh … They're … outer sect disciples of Cloud Rain Sect?"
When the two youths saw Xiao Han's clothes, they exchanged glances and their eyes were filled with shock and fear.
It seemed that disciples of large sects still had a deterrent effect on most of the Pugilistic World.
"Friend, why … why are you here?" One of the youths asked hesitantly.
"To pluck the Nine-Tailed Sunflower Herb.
Please let me pass, "Xiao Han said calmly.
Now that Xiao Han's battle strength had increased tremendously and he had killed Hua Rong who was half a step into True Qi, his every move was filled with confidence and he could not be taken lightly.
It also showed some of the demeanor of a sect disciple.
"Alright … please … please …" The two youths did not dare to offend Xiao Han and stepped aside to make way.
Xiao Han nodded slightly and his figure flashed as he dashed inside.
He could vaguely hear the conversation between the two youths …
"To think that disciples of large sects who do not lack resources would also covet this Nine-Tailed Sunflower Herb."
"So what?
That youth just now is a few years younger than us and he's only in the Viscera Refinement Realm. His cultivation base is low.
He's just using the fact that he's from Cloud Rain Sect to swindle people.
In terms of ability, he might not be able to match up to you and me. "
"That's true.
We're brothers and it's easy to talk to each other.
However, those ruthless people inside might not give Cloud Rain Sect face.
It's fine if that youth goes in just to watch the show, but if he dares to snatch the treasure, he might be beaten to death immediately.
The fugitives of the Pugilistic World are capable of anything. "
…
After running for a few breaths of time, the road in front of Xiao Han suddenly opened up.
He saw a large grassland in front of him, about ten acres in size. Behind the grassland was the dark Crouching Bull Mountain, with trees baring their fangs and brandishing their claws. At the entrance of Crouching Bull Mountain, there was indeed a deep pond, about one acre in size. When the night wind blew, the water in the pond rippled slightly. Beside the deep pond, there was a crypt, like the mouth of a monster, waiting to devour people.
A desolate and savage aura emanated from the cave, as if some extremely dangerous creature was hibernating there.
A fishy smell wafted out of the cave, making one feel nauseous.
In fact, he could vaguely see two lantern-like objects in the cave. They were scarlet red and filled with bloodthirst and brutality …
"Aooo ~ Aooo ~" A low roar came from the cave.
This roar contained deep rage.
However, behind the crypt, on top of a small mound, there was a spirit herb swaying gently.
This spirit herb was shaped like a sunflower. It had nine colorful tails and emitted a rich medicinal fragrance.
This fragrance lingered in the night wind, refreshing and intoxicating.
Xiao Han was at least ten meters away from the spirit herb, but he could still smell the fragrance. The pores on his body opened up, and he felt refreshed.
"Nine-tailed Sunflower Herb!" Xiao Han licked his lips.
He was tempted.
At this moment, there were at least two hundred people standing in the grassland!
These people had a mixed aura. Some were in the Bone Refinement Realm, some were in the Viscera Refinement Realm, and some were in the Marrow Refinement Realm.
There were a few breaths that were faintly discernible. Their temperament was like wood and stone, and Xiao Han could not see their depth.
Moreover, these people had different appearances. Some were rough, some were gentle, some were ferocious, some were introverted, some carried weapons, and some were empty-handed …
The only similarity was that these people were staring at the Nine-tailed Sunflower Herb. Deep in their eye sockets, there was a deep greed and passion.
"So many people?" Xiao Han frowned slightly.
Xiao Han glanced at them. These people were dressed in a variety of clothes. They did not seem to be people from big sects. They were all rogue cultivators who wandered the Jianghu.
They were all Physical Body Realm martial artists. There was no True Qi Realm martial artist.
Of course, why would a True Qi Realm martial artist be interested in a Viscera Refinement Spirit Herb?
At this moment, the two hundred people gathered on the grassland noticed Xiao Han. All of them turned to look at him.
They immediately displayed a myriad of expressions.
Some were shocked, some were fearful, some were murderous, some were disdainful, and some were just watching the show …
"Oh?
Cloud Rain Sect's disciple? "
A skinny old man snorted. The aura around him rumbled like a tide. His strength washed above his head and vaguely condensed into a wooden pillar. The wood was simple and mottled.
This old man's cultivation was at least at Marrow Refinement. He might even be in the midst of Blood Transformation. He rolled his eyes and said to Xiao Han coldly.
"Young man, sect disciples never lack resources. Why are you here to stir up trouble?
I see that you are only at Viscera Refinement Realm. I'm afraid you don't have the ability to eat this Nine-tailed Sunflower Herb!
Hurry up and retreat!
Don't make a mistake! "
"Don't think that everyone is afraid of disciples from big sects like you." A middle-aged brawny man who looked like an iron tower stepped out. He was domineering. His face was filled with scars and his eyes were like copper bells. He was aggressive and his strength howled. There seemed to be a sea of blood above his head, emitting a terrifying aura of a mountain of corpses and a sea of bones.
"When the fight starts later, everyone will fight with their lives on the line. Swords have no eyes. Don't cry if you're hurt!
Hahahaha! "
Some of the Pugilistic World guests laughed and echoed.
There was no lack of desperados in the Pugilistic World. Not everyone was afraid of sect disciples.
Especially a sect disciple like Xiao Han who was young and did not have a high cultivation base. He could not suppress the old foxes of the Pugilistic World at all.
"Young man, it's wishful thinking to think that you can get the treasure.
Don't think that it's easy to roam the Pugilistic World. Without the protection of the sect, you are nothing!
Leave as soon as possible. Otherwise, there is a possibility of dying. "Another middle-aged man in purple robes said boldly. His eyes were sharp.
If it was in the past, Xiao Han would definitely be afraid when facing such a large group of Pugilistic World guests.
But today, Xiao Han's will was extremely tough and inextinguishable. After hearing the threats from these Pugilistic World guests, Xiao Han was not afraid at all. Instead, his killing intent was aroused. He said indifferently.
"Heavenly treasures, everyone who sees it has a share.
When the time comes, we'll have to rely on our own skills. "
"Hahahaha ~ ~ ~" A strange laughter rang out, and a short young man looked at Xiao Han from within the crowd. His facial features were wretched, but there was violence and savagery hidden deep within his eyes. A bone-chilling wolf howl burst forth from his body as he repeatedly sized up Xiao Han, and then said in a low voice.
"Every disciple of the Pugilistic World is overflowing with wealth. I wonder if this kid has any treasures on him … hehe …" In other words, he was coveting Xiao Han's belongings and had the intention to kill him and rob him.
"Mountain Wolf … it's Mountain Wolf … he's a famous solitary bandit in the Pugilistic World. It's said that … he once … robbed a few cities and killed disciples of the Pugilistic World. His crimes are too numerous to be recorded … he's … he's a vicious person who has committed countless crimes …" A young Pugilistic World guest in white said.
"Hehe ~ ~ you dare to say my name … you're dead." The short young man laughed and looked at the young man in white.
In the next moment …
"Swish ~ ~"
Mountain Wolf's figure flashed. In a breath's time, he appeared in front of the young man in white. He stretched out his right hand and his strength tore through the air. Moreover, the strength formed into a sharp wolf claw. It flickered with a dim light and grabbed …
"Pfff!"
The young man in white let out a miserable howl. His footsteps swayed as if he was drunk. His right hand tightly covered his heart. Blood spurted out recklessly and dyed his white robe red. He said in a daze.
"You … you … you …"
"Hehe ~ ~" Mountain Wolf took a step back and opened his right hand. Under the starlight, a bloody thing appeared in his palm. It was the size of a fist and seemed to be beating gently.
It was actually a heart!
"You … you … you are so ruthless …" The young man in white fell to the ground. His body twitched a few times and died.
The scene in front of them was actually the Mountain Wolf's killing move. In a single move, the young man in white's heart was plucked out while he was still alive.
The young man in white had only said the name of Mountain Wolf and was already killed.
Mountain Wolf's nature was cruel and temperamental. He would pluck out the hearts of people at every turn. He vividly displayed his identity as a fugitive of the Jiang Hu.
A large group of Jiang Hu practitioners standing in the surroundings were so frightened that they quickly moved away, afraid that their hearts would be plucked out.
Mountain Wolf purposely played with the heart in his hand. He looked at Xiao Han with a smile and said to himself.
"Sect disciple. Hmm. Not bad. Not bad."
Xiao Han remained calm and thought. I have seen the demon race tearing people apart with my own eyes. I have seen loose demons, demon soldiers, and demon generals.
I have also seen the glory of a True Qi Realm expert. I have even killed a great expert who is half a step into the True Qi Realm. Who do you think you are?
Do you think plucking out a heart will scare me?
What an idiot!
If we fight one on one, I can instantly crush you with my Demon Thearch Palm!
"Oh?
You are not afraid? "Mountain Wolf looked at Xiao Han with slight surprise.
"You better not fall into my hands. Otherwise, you will die for sure." Xiao Han smiled indifferently.
Right now, Xiao Han finally understood something. When traveling in the Jiang Hu, one must never show weakness in front of others.
Even if one had to hold on, one must hold on!
Otherwise, there would always be people who would climb on top of one's head and shit on one's head.
Once Xiao Han said this, the surrounding crowd was shocked.
"Oh?
Hahahaha … You sure have a tough mouth … "Mountain Wolf's eyes flashed with an ominous glint as he said coldly.
"You are also dead meat!"
Once Mountain Wolf said this, countless Jiang Hu practitioners looked at Xiao Han with pitiful eyes.
At this moment, Mountain Wolf's body slightly swayed as if he was about to make a move.
Xiao Han gathered all his strength in his right hand. His left hand was slightly trembling as he stared at Mountain Wolf without blinking.
Xiao Han's blood surged with the nervousness and excitement when he killed Hua Rong again …
Unexpectedly, at this moment …
At the entrance of the foothill, there was a melodious music that attracted everyone's attention.
Mountain Wolf fiercely glared at Xiao Han and immediately looked towards the direction of the music.
Amidst the sound of light footsteps, four graceful and beautiful girls walked over.
All of them were young and beautiful with a curvaceous body.
One of them was holding a huqin, one was holding a zither, one was holding a flute, and the last one was holding a longsword that was embedded with precious stones.
Behind the four young ladies, there was an elegant young man.
This young man was around eighteen or nineteen years old. He was wearing a long golden robe, a jade crown on his head, and a silk belt around his waist. His face was like powder, and he was fair and handsome. There was an indescribable nobility and grace in his temperament.
The aura around his body was obscure, and there was sword qi surging through his pores. There was a feeling of his body becoming one with the sword, and the sword becoming one with the dao. The sword produced zither sounds, and the pearls splashed on the jade plate.
There was a kind of arrogance in his bones.
The four young ladies walked onto the lawn. One of them immediately took out a bronze incense burner and lit up the expensive incense. The other took out a piece of cloth and placed it on the grass. Then, she bowed deeply to the young man and said gently.
"Your Highness, please take a seat."
The young man smiled reservedly and sat cross-legged on the cloth, just like a noble sitting in a golden throne room.
Immediately, the young ladies played the huqin and flute, trying their best to please and serve the young man.
This young man's imposing manner was eye-catching!
"Oh?
This guy has an extraordinary bearing. I wonder where he came from … "Xiao Han looked at the young man slightly.
"It's the genius of Mingjian Villa, Shangguan Yi!" A martial artist cried out.
"This Shangguan Yi is one of the few geniuses in the outer sect of Mingjian Villa. His sword skills are unparalleled. It is said that he has reached the Blood Transformation Realm and is qualified to enter the inner sect!
He is valued and nurtured by the sect. Another identity is that he is a member of the royal family of a small country in the Southern Region. Therefore, Shangguan Yi is also known as the Third Prince in the outer sect of Mingjian Villa! "
Mingjian Villa was one of the top five sects in Beacon Fire Empire.
Their reputation was even greater than Cloud Rain Sect!
"Third … Third Prince … you are a genius of Mingjian Villa and your reputation is rising. You … you … do you also want this Nine-Tailed Sunflower Flower?
It is said that you, you have already started to change your blood … This Nine-Tailed Sunflower Grass is completely useless to an expert of your level … "The purple-robed middle-aged man who had previously threatened Xiao Han looked at Shangguan Yi with an extremely awkward expression.
"Heh … this Crown Prince was passing by Crouching Bull Town and heard that there was a Heaven and Earth Treasure, so I came to take a look." Shangguan Yi smiled elegantly.
"Coincidentally, one of this Crown Prince's concubines is currently refining their organs. If I can get this Nine-Tailed Sunflower Flower, it will save me a few years of hard work."
"What?
The genius of Mingjian Villa also wants to get involved? "A large number of martial artists' expressions suddenly changed.
"Hmph!
Heaven and Earth Treasures belong to those who are capable. So what if you are from Mingjian Villa? "Qi Shan's Wolf harrumphed coldly.
"It is still unknown who will win!" The skinny old man who had transformed into a wooden stake said with a gloomy expression.
"That's right. Heaven and Earth Treasures belong to those who are capable." Shangguan Yi smiled coolly.
"Those who are capable should be in charge. That's really well said."
The young girl who played the Huqin giggled.
"Capable?
My Crown Prince is a capable man.
A bunch of motley crew are not even fit to carry my Crown Prince's shoes … "
"Shuang 'er, don't be so direct … although what you said is the truth." Shangguan Yi smiled proudly.
This person's words showed that he did not put this group of martial artists in his eyes at all. One man and one sword. He was extremely arrogant!
At this moment, a thought suddenly popped up in Xiao Han's mind … This guy calls himself the Crown Prince, and I cultivate the Son of Heaven's Divine Fist. The Crown Prince is the son of the Son of Heaven … hahahaha …
Thinking about this, Xiao Han suddenly burst into laughter.
"Hmm?"
Shangguan Yi turned his eyes and looked at Xiao Han. He saw that Xiao Han's clothes were torn and there was a saber wound on his chest. His left sleeve was already torn. Although he was wearing the attire of an outer sect disciple of Cloud Rain Sect, his cultivation was only at the Organs Refinement Realm. It was extremely low.
Shangguan Yi smiled coldly. The way he looked at Xiao Han was like an emperor looking down at an ant.
"Friend from Cloud Rain Sect, what are you laughing at?
Do you think that my words are very funny? "
"No, no. I just suddenly thought of a story between a son and a father, so I couldn't help but laugh." Xiao Han was still smiling nonstop.
"Hmph!" Shangguan Yi harrumphed coldly and waved his hand in disdain.
"Organs Refinement Realm?
Hurry up and leave!
Don't embarrass yourself and ruin Cloud Rain Sect's reputation! "
"Bullsh * t." Xiao Han's expression did not change as he laughed softly.
At this moment, Xiao Han had a fortuitous encounter. He refined the Demon God's palm and cultivated the Son of Heaven's Divine Fist. The aura around him was even more dignified and inviolable.
This Crown Prince was merely the Crown Prince of a small country. How dare he put on airs time and time again? Xiao Han could not take it anymore and scolded.
The entire place was silent!
"What, what did you just say?"
Shangguan Yi stood up immediately. His face was red and he could not believe his ears. "What did you just say?
Say it again! "
"I say … … Are you deaf or something?" Xiao Han grinned, baring his teeth.
Xiao Han was determined to get that Nine-Tailed Sunflower Herb and this Shangguan Yi obviously wanted it too.
Both parties would definitely fall out and fight over the Nine-Tailed Sunflower Herb.
Since they were going to offend him sooner or later, what difference would it make if they offended him earlier or later?
"Friends of the pugilistic world, His Highness the Crown Prince suddenly intervened in the Nine-Tailed Sunflower Herb. It's really not good.
Why don't … we join forces and get rid of him first!
Once and for all!
Without such a formidable opponent, wouldn't it be easier for everyone to fight for the Nine-Tailed Sunflower Herb? "Xiao Han smiled evilly.
The moment he said those provocative words, villains like the wolves of Mount Qi immediately became restless and overflowed with killing intent!
… …