Chapter 474: Three Individuals
Chapter 474: Three Individuals
The might of the Demon Sect's leader was evident in the attitude of the seven great sword sects.
This reminded Tie Kaicheng of Yu Luosha from his previous life. The Western Demon Sect was also a formidable force beyond the borders, and although they never ventured into the Central Plains, their influence was still feared by all.
The Demon Sect here seemed like an enhanced version of the Western Demon Sect, as under the Demon Leader were also four great elders.
Having read the original novel, Tie Kaicheng knew that Sun Xingyu's words were not entirely false, but they were also not completely true. She had omitted crucial information and modified some character settings. However, he wasn't naive enough to believe that the Demon Sect Leader was a good person.
One could not simply categorize the leader of such a powerful force as good or evil. Furthermore, the Demon Elders under his command had no regard for human life and had countless killings under their belts.
"The emperor is just being deceived by his eunuchs and ministers while they commit atrocities?" Tie Kaicheng scoffed at the idea that only the emperor's subordinates were cruel while he was ignorant of their actions.
Just the mere mention of the sword, "Listening to Spring Rain in a Small Pavilion," was enough to strike fear into the hearts of the martial arts world and tremble the elders of the Demon Sect. What kind of existence was this person? Tie Kaicheng believed that it was more likely that Xie Xiaofeng, during the battle at Qilian Mountain, had struck down the Demon Leader, causing old injuries that never fully healed, forcing him to hide his identity and temper his nature over the decades.
Even so, the Demon Leader was only kind to his granddaughter and her husband. To outsiders, he remained the ruthless leader who disregarded human life.
Tie Kaicheng listened quietly to Sun Xingyu's words, observing her pitiful demeanor with downcast eyes. He nodded solemnly, stroking his chin as he exclaimed, "Enlightening. Impressive, impressive."
"One wants me to help them become the leader of the Seven Sect Alliance, and the other wants me to help kill the Demon Leader." Tie Kaicheng stood up and teased, "Your offers are much more expensive than the girls at Xinghualou."
Sun Xingyu: "..."
Li Zhenzhen: "..."
"But these aren't really difficult tasks." Tie Kaicheng glanced at the two of them and said indifferently, "There are at least three people in this world who can help you achieve these two things."
"What?"
"Impossible!"
Both Li Zhenzhen and Sun Xingyu found it hard to believe.
The seven great sword sects were not ordinary factions; they were deeply rooted and had centuries of heritage. As for the Demon Leader, his martial arts prowess was renowned and feared throughout the world, with no one from the seven sects able to stop him.
These two tasks were incredibly challenging—the former was filled with countless obstacles, and the latter was as difficult as ascending to the heavens. Sun Xingyu's request of Tie Kaicheng was already a gamble, so how could there be two more people capable of such feats in the world?
"Could it be Xie Xiaofeng?" Li Zhenzhen's eyes lit up as she asked, "I heard he hasn't died yet."
Sun Xingyu had also heard of Xie Xiaofeng, a once-in-a-century martial arts genius. "But I heard he's been missing for several years, and it's rumored that he's already dead."
"You're from the Emei Sect," Tie Kaicheng said to Li Zhenzhen. "Helping you become the leader of the Seven Sect Alliance is different from becoming the leader themselves." He then turned to Sun Xingyu and continued, "The same goes for the Demon Sect. Defeating or killing the Demon Leader is not the same as becoming the new leader and ruling over the Demon Sect."
"One needs to have enough followers and the ability to subdue their opponents. Moreover, they must be able to manage the new sect orderly and gradually win the hearts of the people.
As for the other, all one needs is sufficient martial arts prowess." Tie Kaicheng opened the door and turned back, saying, "There are at least two such people in this world, in addition to myself.
Of course, they were intrigued!
So, when Tie Kaicheng boarded the carriage again, there were now three passengers within.
Rong Zhengjie: ╭(°A°`)
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The carriage continued southward. Soon, they rented a ferry, crossed the Yangtze River, and ventured deeper into the intricate network of waterways in the South of the River region, eventually arriving at a secluded inn.
Nestled beyond a maple forest, the inn stood amidst the rustling of countless maple leaves, their crimson hue adding to the loneliness of the place.
The innkeeper was a slow-witted, corpulent old man who could no longer perform strenuous labor. Perhaps because of this, he had chosen to set up his business in this remote location, earning a modest living that others might scorn.
However, the inn's madam was a young and voluptuous woman. Aside from her eyes, which held a slightly bewildered look, her entire being exuded a seductive allure that enticed young men.
Thus, there were two young and robust helpers at the inn, tirelessly assisting with the chores.
But as soon as Tie Kaicheng's carriage arrived, their gazes shifted from the madam to Li Zhenzhen and Sun Xingyu.
Comparisons are the thief of joy.
However, when they laid eyes on Tie Kaicheng, they immediately averted their gazes. They were merely helpers at an inn, and they didn't want to court trouble or risk their lives.
Li Zhenzhen carefully observed the innkeeper and the madam, but she couldn't discern any signs of martial arts prowess in them.
Sun Xingyu sized up the two helpers, noting that they were used to doing rough work and might know some martial arts that relied on brute force, but they were definitely not experts.
The two women looked at Tie Kaicheng with puzzled expressions.
However, Tie Kaicheng didn't seem inclined to offer any explanations. Instead, he walked up to the counter and stood before the madam.
The madam retracted her gaze, which had been fixed on the maple leaves outside, and turned it onto Tie Kaicheng. Her eyes immediately softened, and a hint of ambiguity appeared in them.
Sun Xingyu and Li Zhenzhen glanced at her, their gazes circling her before moving away. Despite her slight allure, they didn't consider her a threat.
"You already have two women. Do you want to bed me as well?" The madam asked bluntly.
"Even if you both came at me together, you still wouldn't be a match for me," Tie Kaicheng replied arrogantly.
The madam bit her lower lip, seemingly unconvinced. However, Sun Xingyu and Li Zhenzhen knew that he was telling the truth. They sensed that Tie Kaicheng had likely cultivated a secret technique involving dual cultivation, and his skills in that area were profound.
"But you didn't come here for me," the madam sighed. "You can satisfy two such women, and I'm actually quite curious to experience it myself."
Tie Kaicheng glanced at the two helpers outside, who were watching them anxiously. "Make up for quality with quantity. It'll have to do."
The madam lightly bit her lip, "You're really not a gentleman. You weren't like this during your previous visits."
Upon hearing this, Sun Xingyu and Li Zhenzhen looked at Tie Kaicheng with strange expressions, wondering if he and this alluring madam actually had a history together.
But Tie Kaicheng didn't seem to mind. He knocked on the counter and continued, "Has the old man who goes fishing in a boat been here recently?"
(End of Chapter)
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