Chapter 39

At this moment, two more figures approached and arrived in an instant, their movements incredibly swift!

Tielong was quite a famous figure in the martial world, yet he was taken aback upon seeing these two: "To think that I've actually drawn these two out this time!"

One of them was Shen Xiang, the "Soul-Seizing Three-Ring Swordsman."

His martial arts were extraordinary, and his influence was vast. His mark alone could change the hands of immense wealth, redirect thousands of troops, reconcile irreconcilable enemies, and turn sworn brothers into mortal foes.

The other had a cold, stern face, with a判官笔 (judge's pen) tucked into his waistband, as if he were a judge of life and death.

This man was "Life and Death Judge" Zhao Gang, the foremost expert in striking vital points in the current martial world, unmatched in his subtle skills!

Tielong greeted the two, and Shen Xiang glanced at him, saying, "I didn't expect to see Brother Tielong here too!"

Tielong chuckled, "I didn't believe that someone would actually make these divine skills public, let alone pass down such wondrous techniques for body cultivation and the method of opening acupoints.

But I have a disciple who listened for two days and practiced a sword technique, which turned out to be quite miraculous, so I decided to come and listen too!"

Shen Xiang nodded, "I'm in a similar situation. I also want to meet this extraordinary person and discuss martial arts with him!"

Zhao Gang, who didn't like to talk much, greeted them and found a place to sit.

At this moment, a withered old man flew over, shocking the three. This old man was actually the foremost expert of the Eagle Claw School, known as Wang Yizhua, who saw people as chickens!

He had given himself this name, meaning that no matter who they were, in his eyes, they were like chickens that he could grab with a single hand!

Their reputations in the martial world were about the same, and it was unknown who was stronger until they faced each other!

They greeted each other, and Wang Yizhua also found a place to sit. Seeing the gathering of experts, he was also curious about who this Xiao Ran, the master who had done this, really was.

All kinds of extraordinary skills and unique martial arts theories were being thrown around like they were free. Where did he come from?

Gradually, the sky brightened, and a rough voice broke the calm: "Damn, there are so many people here!

I just lost everything, maybe I can make some money off you guys."

The man was tall and muscular, with his pants rolled up to his knees, wearing straw shoes, and his feet covered in mud. His shirt was open, revealing a thick chest.

The experts present all changed their expressions: "The Wicked Gambler, the Wicked Gambler Xuan Sanguang!

How did he get here!"

Xuan Sanguang, seeing Shen Xiang and the others, laughed loudly, "I didn't expect to find experts here!

Just what I need to gamble with."

Shen Xiang gripped his sword, Zhao Gang his判官笔 (judge's pen), and even Tielong his golden saber!

Although they were renowned experts, they still felt a chill at the sight of this wicked gambler!

There's a saying: "There are only forced marriages, no forced gambling." Although Xuan Sanguang didn't commit other evil deeds, he often forced people to gamble, leading to their ruin and even death.

Yet he still roamed freely in the martial world, never hiding in the Valley of Evil, which showed how powerful he was!

Shen Xiang said in a deep voice, "Xuan Sanguang, although your martial arts are formidable, you may not necessarily win against the four of us!"

Given Shen Xiang's status, he would remain calm even if killed on the spot, but to say such a weak-sounding statement showed how much he feared Xuan Sanguang.

Xuan Sanguang laughed loudly, "You little brat, I wanted to gamble with you last time, but someone interfered. Now that I have the chance, I won't let you go!"

At this moment, a young man who looked like an ordinary villager stood up, frowning, "If you want to gamble, do it elsewhere. Don't cause a commotion here, or you'll ruin everyone's chance to hear Master Xiao."

The four experts, all rare talents in the martial world, had sharp eyes and immediately saw that this young man had no martial arts skills, yet he dared to intervene, which was incredibly bold!

The young man continued, "Last time, someone caused a commotion and annoyed Master Xiao, and was thrown out by the red-clothed girl."

He had been listening to Xiao Ran's stories since the first day and had seen many martial experts, so his fear of them had diminished, allowing him to speak up.

Xuan Sanguang looked at the young man with interest, "You've got some guts. Aren't you afraid I'll kill you with one slap? If you kneel and kowtow to me, I'll let you go. Otherwise, I'll turn you into a meat patty!"

The young man replied, "Master Xiao said that martial artists only respect heaven, not the living or the dead. Although I haven't started practicing, I won't kneel to you!

I've heard about you, Xuan Sanguang, in the martial world. I'll make a bet with you. In five years, we'll have a fair fight. If you win, I die. If I win, you die.

It's a bet with our lives. Do you dare to accept?"

Xiao Ran often said that there were many hidden talents in the common folk, and this young man was a clear example. Regardless of whether he would become a great martial artist in the future, his courage and quick thinking were already impressive!

Xuan Sanguang laughed heartily, tears streaming down his face, "Interesting, interesting, you little brat are really interesting. I accept the bet! Only respecting heaven, not the living or the dead, Master Xiao is also quite interesting. I'll test his worth soon!"

Thinking about the possibility of a big gamble with such an interesting person, Xuan Sanguang rubbed his hands in excitement!

At this moment, a cold female voice rang out, "Xuan Sanguang, you don't deserve to bet with Master Xiao!

Master Xiao always treats everyone equally, but he hates noise the most. Since you're causing a commotion, you're not welcome here!"

Xuan Sanguang followed the voice and saw a green-clad girl standing there, incredibly beautiful, with a cold expression, as if the notorious gambler was just a fly she could swat away.

Xuan Sanguang grinned, "So it's Miss Jiugirl from the Murong family. Even if your brother-in-law were here, he wouldn't dare to speak to me like that!"

At this moment, a voice said, "You're wrong. Speak to the right person in the right way.

If I were to speak, I would be even less polite than Jiugirl."

Jiugirl looked at the two newcomers, both handsome and extraordinary, the epitome of talented young men. They were her eldest sister's husband, the "Jade Swordsman" Qin Jian, and her second sister's husband, Nan Gong Liu from the Nan Gong family.

Jiugirl stepped forward, "Brothers-in-law, this is Master Xiao's matter, no need for you to intervene!"

With that, she flashed forward, her fingers forming a claw, a grayish-white aura enveloping them as she aimed for Xuan Sanguang's shoulder!

Wang Yizhua, the foremost expert of the Eagle Claw School, was known for his claw techniques, but even he felt inferior to this move!

Nan Gong Liu, although naturally weak and not a martial expert, had sharp eyes.

In the original story, during the Murong family's attack on Xiaoyuer, he pointed out the flaws in Xiaoyuer's martial arts, completely dismantling the skills Xiaoyuer had learned from the Five Greats, similar to how Xiao Ran had guided the Green Snake Lord to defeat Jiugirl and Gu Renyu.

But the Green Snake Lord's skills were inferior to Jiugirl's, let alone with Gu Renyu added!

At that time, Xiaoyuer was already at a disadvantage, which led to his numerous flaws. The gap between them was immeasurable!

But this still showed how sharp Nan Gong Liu's eyes were. Yet he still couldn't identify the origin of Jiugirl's claw technique, only feeling its overwhelming and sharp power!

Xuan Sanguang's eyes turned serious, and he shouted, "Little girl, get lost!"

He then punched forward, and Jiugirl, without dodging, grabbed his fist with both claws.

Nan Gong Liu shouted, "No!"

Qin Jian had already drawn his sword, ready to intervene!

Xuan Sanguang's punches were incredibly powerful, and few could match him. How could Jiugirl dare to clash with him?

At this moment, Xuan Sanguang let out a painful cry. His fists, which had never met their match, were now pierced with four bloody holes by Jiugirl!

Xuan Sanguang's face turned grim as he looked at his bleeding fists, saying, "What kind of claw technique is this?"

"This is the Nine Yin Divine Claw, taught to me by Master Xiao!"