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Chapter 192: The Morning Rooster and the Dark-faced Man
Chapter 192: The Morning Rooster and the Dark-faced Man
Jiang Qin did not truly trust Jiang Feng, or rather, he did not trust Jiang Feng's martial arts skills.
To be fair, while Jiang Qin's martial arts were decent, he had not yet truly entered the martial arts world.
At this stage, aside from knowing that Yan Nantian was exceptionally skilled, he did not have a clear understanding of the prowess of other martial arts experts.
This was evident from his plan to lead Yan Nantian into the Valley of Evil.
In his mind, even if the top ten villains and the twelve zodiac masters couldn't defeat Yan Nantian in a one-on-one fight, they could easily overwhelm him with their numbers. There were only twelve people in the twelve zodiac signs, and they often couldn't gather them all. The Valley of Evil, on the other hand, was always filled with countless villains, and there were also several major villains in residence. So it was sure to become Yan Nantian's burial ground.
Little did he know that the five major villains of the Valley of Evil were almost killed by his scheme.
If it weren't for the five villains' cunning, after Yan Nantian had finished sweeping through the Valley of Evil, Jiang Qin would have been the next one in line for bad luck.
In other words, there was a certain element of luck involved in his smooth sailing for the next two decades.
Therefore, he didn't really understand Jiang Feng's current martial arts skills either. In his opinion, Jiang Feng was absolutely no match for the renowned twelve zodiac masters, which was why he dared to contact them to ambush Jiang Feng on the way.
But now Jiang Feng actually asked him to disguise himself as Jiang Feng and even took out two human skin masks?
Jiang Qin was stunned. He never expected Jiang Feng to do such a thing. This didn't fit his image of a caring master!
Jiang Feng smiled and said, "It was you who reminded me. We don't need to follow the rules of the martial arts world with those bandits. Since we've already used 'sneak attack' and 'deception,' we might as well use 'substitution' and 'reversal of guest and host.'"
"Besides, it's just a precaution, and we might not even need to use it at all." Jiang Feng laughed.
Jiang Qin, "...”
Thus, even if Jiang Qin was reluctant, he could only "willingly" exchange clothes with Jiang Feng, put on the mask, and at the same time, his mind raced as he thought about when he could warn the twelve zodiac masters.
"Don't worry, I also have martial arts skills. As long as I block a few moves, Jiang Feng will take action."
"His reputation relies entirely on Yan Nantian. How can his martial arts skills compare to the renowned twelve zodiac masters? Once he's exposed, he's finished."
"If all else fails, I can also launch a sneak attack or expose him on the spot. Either way, he must be killed!"
Jiang Qin's thoughts raced, and he gradually calmed down. Looking at Jiang Feng in front of him, who now looked like himself, he couldn't help but be amazed, "Young Master, you also know a master who can make human skin masks. Are these masks really made of human skin?"
"Of course not," Jiang Feng replied. "Do you think I would need to peel off your face to disguise myself as you? That would be too cruel. These masks are made from animal skin soaked in a special potion and carefully crafted."
Jiang Qin nodded thoughtfully, and asked, "Young Master, I never expected you to know such a master. Who is he?"
Jiang Feng raised an eyebrow, "Li Ghost Hand from Jingzhou City, have you heard of him?"
"No!" Jiang Qin shook his head, but he had already secretly remembered the name. He decided that when he returned to Jingzhou, he would definitely find Li Ghost Hand to make several more masks for himself, just in case.
...
The two set off in the early morning, traveling along the river. In the afternoon, they passed Yichang and entered a desolate mountain road, rarely frequented by travelers.
Disguised as Jiang Qin, Jiang Feng sat casually next to Jiang Gui, who was driving the carriage, while the disguised Jiang Qin sat anxiously in the carriage, keeping a nervous watch outside.
"Cock-a-doodle-doo!"
A rooster's crow suddenly rang out from the forest.
Jiang Feng looked in the direction of the sound and saw a colorful rooster standing proudly on a tree stump not far away, its eyes gleaming with a strange light.
"The Morning Rooster?" Jiang Feng's eyebrows rose as he turned to Jiang Qin and said, "The twelve zodiac masters indeed live up to their reputation. They've found us."
Jiang Feng patted Jiang Gui's shoulder, and Jiang Gui pulled on the reins to bring the carriage to a stop. He then skillfully climbed down from the carriage.
Jiang Feng signaled to Jiang Qin, who had no choice but to step out and stand at the entrance of the carriage. With a loud voice, he said, "Now that the Twelve Zodiac Masters are here, why don't you show yourselves?"
"Hahahaha!"
"Jade Prince Jiang Feng, your reputation precedes you. To think you would remain so calm upon seeing us!"
"That's to be expected. Who wouldn't be calm when they have the number one swordsman in the world as their brother?"
"What a pity. Distant water cannot quench a nearby fire. Yan is currently in southern Hunan investigating Long Ge's whereabouts and won't be able to come to northern Jiangsu to save him anytime soon."
"So, he's definitely going to die?"
"AHAHAHAHAHA!"
As the voice trailed off, five figures appeared ahead on the road.
One of them was a short man, barely five feet tall, with a slender and withered frame. He was dressed in fiery red clothing.
Another man stood at an impressive nine feet tall, even taller and more robust than Yan Nantian. He wore yellow clothing and a yellow crown, his face filled with brawny flesh.
The other three appeared to be of average build but were dressed in colorful silk satin garments, resembling actors on a stage.
They were none other than Red-Robed Rooster Crown, Yellow-Robed Rooster Chest, and the three Flower-Robed Rooster Tails.
"Huff... Huff... Huff..."
Suddenly, the sound of heavy breathing echoed from behind, and Jiang Feng and Jiang Qin turned to see a large, black-clad fat man walking slowly toward them, wiping his sweat as he said, "These mountain roads are too difficult to traverse. You drove your carriage so fast that I almost couldn't keep up!"
Upon seeing this fat man, who resembled a meatball, Jiang Qin frantically signaled to him while continuing to speak, "Could it be that you are Black-Faced Lord?"
"I never expected Jade Prince Jiang Feng, renowned throughout the world, to have heard of our names. It is truly an honor for someone as insignificant as me," Black-Faced Lord said, looking up at Jiang Qin with foolishness in his eyes, as if he truly were a good-for-nothing otaku.
"Hmm?"
Black-Faced Lord suddenly noticed "Jiang Feng" giving him a subtle signal and was startled. Thinking that he was looking at something behind him, he quickly turned around but found no one there.
At that moment, "Jiang Qin" had already hidden behind "Jiang Feng."
And in the next instant, "Jiang Feng" stood there motionless.
"You're a bit nervous and trembling. I've already acupunctured your pressure points. Rest assured, they can't do anything to us!" Jiang Feng whispered to Jiang Qin.
Jiang Qin: ???
Just then, "Jiang Qin" suddenly stepped out from behind "Jiang Feng," revealing half of his body, and said loudly, "My young master has studied martial arts with Yan the Hero for three years, and he is now the second-best martial artist in the world. You twelve zodiac masters had better leave quickly, or else, once my young master takes action, you will surely die!"
At this moment, Black-Faced Lord and the five Rooster Masters had surrounded the carriage, looking at the expressionless "Jiang Feng" standing on the carriage frame, their hearts filled with a sense of unease.
However, they had already inquired about Jiang Feng's background beforehand. While he was a decent martial artist, he was just an ordinary expert, especially with an inside man standing right behind him.
Moreover, they had all agreed with the inside man that this time, they would not only rob him but also take his life!
So, they didn't bother to exchange words with Jiang Feng. Besides, looking at this handsome man with a face like a crowned jade made them feel annoyed, and killing him sooner would improve their mood.
Since that was the case, they might as well attack together!
The six men exchanged glances and let out hideous smiles. Black-Faced Lord took a defensive stance, and the five Rooster Masters attacked simultaneously—the Rooster Beak pecked, the Rooster Wings slashed, and the Rooster Talons scythed, all aiming at "Jiang Feng's" vital points.
"Bang!"
"Sssssss—"
"Jiang Feng's" body instantly sustained nine deadly wounds, and blood spurted out uncontrollably as he tumbled to the ground.
And in the next moment, a dazzlingly sharp sword pierced through "Jiang Feng's" body, slicing across the throats of the five attackers.
(End of Chapter)
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