Chapter 83

Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling arrived here after Xiao Ran saved Li Jing. They couldn't help but swallow their saliva when they saw Xiao Ran's three incredibly powerful palm strikes. Both of them had learned the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms and thought they had mastered it well!

But after seeing Xiao Ran's three palm strikes, they realized that their Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms were no better than children's play!

Moreover, they heard Du Fuwei consider Xiao Ran to be a martial artist of the level of the three great grandmasters. They had long heard of the three great grandmasters, the three strongest martial artists in this land!

Could this brother Ran, who they called a brother and had a master-disciple relationship in practice but not in name, be so strong?

First, he obtained one of the four great books, the Longevity Decree, and then met such a formidable person. When would they and their brother have such good luck?

At this moment, with the help of healing pills, Li Jing's injuries had improved. Supported by Susu, he stood up and bowed to Xiao Ran: "This is Li Jing, meeting Brother Xiao."

Du Fuwei had roamed the martial world for decades without ever being defeated, but today he was subdued by Brother Xiao's sword. After today, Brother Xiao's name will spread throughout the world!"

Reputation is a good thing. In this era where information spreads extremely slowly and is highly isolated, to achieve great things and to get others to be willing to do great things with you, you need a good reputation!

Without a reputation, who would know who you are, what skills you have, and whether following you would lead to quick death!

Xiao Ran said, "Not bad!

Brother Li dared to face off against Du Fuwei for this young lady, he is quite a romantic figure, a fine story for the martial world!"

Susu immediately became as timid as a quail, her head drooping to her chest, her cheeks flushed, and she whispered, "Big Brother Li just has a sense of justice..."

Xiao Ran waved his hand, "Alright, alright, let me introduce my two brothers to you!"

Although the original course of fate had changed, Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling still met Li Jing, which couldn't help but make one say that the inertia of history is truly powerful!

The group chatted for a while, and Kou Zhong went to hunt some game, then started a fire to roast it!

Xiao Ran personally wielded the knife, roasting a wild chicken and a wild rabbit until they were golden and fragrant!

Li Jing sniffed and asked, "I wonder what kind of spices Brother Xiao used just now. I, Li Jing, have traveled far and wide for many years and consider myself to have seen the world, but I have never heard of the spices Brother Xiao used!"

Xiao Ran, flipping the rabbit, smiled, "This is Fire Fragrance Powder. When it meets fire, it combines with the fat to infuse the food with fragrance, making it more tender. Don't drool later!"

This Fire Fragrance Powder is a spice from the Ancient Continent. Xiao Ran not only brought spices from the Ancient Continent but also collected many seeds of Ancient Continent foods in his storage space!

He had always had the idea of exchanging species between the two worlds!

Now these seeds could be put to great use. Besides these seasonings, there were many food seeds, such as the dragon eye rice that yields thousands of pounds per acre!

Not only is the yield high, but it also contains rich primordial energy. One bowl a day is enough to sustain a person's daily needs!

If these species were widely cultivated, the dream of no one going hungry would not be a dream. Everyone could eat and drink their fill, and if the government didn't mess things up, who would rebel?

After flipping a few more times, Xiao Ran tore off a chicken wing and gave it to Susu. The principle of ladies first was deeply ingrained in Xiao Ran's bones!

But this was a world where men were respected and women were belittled. Susu was just an ordinary girl, and Xiao Ran's gesture moved her deeply, yet she felt extremely uncomfortable!

Susu took the chicken wing and took a small bite, finding it crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a mouthwatering aroma!

Kou Zhong chuckled, "Sister Susu, how does it taste?

Brother Ran is usually a lazybones, and we always do the cooking. Thanks to Sister Susu, we are in for a treat today!"

Susu's face turned red again at Kou Zhong's teasing.

Xiao Ran laughed and scolded, "You little rascal, you can't say anything nice. Let me shut your mouth first!"

Saying that, he tore off a chicken wing and gave it to Kou Zhong, who started eating it in large bites, constantly praising it.

Xu Ziling and Li Jing exchanged glances and, without waiting for Xiao Ran to act, started eating on their own!

After a satisfying meal, the group sat contentedly on the ground.

Xu Ziling said, "After eating Brother Ran's cooking, I feel like everything I ate before was pig food!"

Xiao Ran scoffed, "What are you talking about?

I know many good dishes, like Twice-Cooked Pork, Kung Pao Chicken, Boiled Sliced Meat, Braised Pork, White-Braised Phoenix Tail, and Cola Chicken Wings...

They are simply delicious!"

In fact, Xiao Ran only knew how to cook a few home-style dishes, but in this world, they were already unprecedentedly delicious!

Stir-frying only became popular in the Song Dynasty!

Shang Xiuxun of the Flying Horse Ranch is a big foodie in the martial world and also a beauty. Perhaps his culinary skills could earn him some points with her.

Xiao Ran had been a bachelor for decades and had no idea how to charm girls or win their hearts!

So he had to use this oldest trick in the book, to win a woman's heart by pleasing her stomach!

...

Xiao Ran bought a few horses, and after a few days, the group arrived at the Flying Horse Ranch!

Li Jing's injuries were not fully healed, and he had nowhere to go for the time being, so he followed Xiao Ran!

The Flying Horse Ranch is located in the southwestern part of Jingling County.

When the group passed through the mountain path and reached the hilltop overlooking the ranch, they saw the fields below like patches of different-sized carpets, forming a beautiful pattern, making them feel refreshed and elated.

On the grassland, dotted with green, blue, and dark green, over a dozen lakes of various sizes were like mirrors, the emerald water and green grass competing for beauty, shimmering and vibrant, so beautiful that it made one hold their breath in admiration.

No matter from which angle you looked, the end of the grassland was a series of undulating mountains, stretching endlessly.

In this idyllic paradise, various livestock—white sheep, yellow or gray cattle, and horses of all colors—grazed and rested, adding more color to the entire ranch.

In the northwest corner, on higher ground, stood a magnificent castle, backed by a steep cliff and facing a winding river, making it even more spectacular.

The group dismounted and walked to the castle!

Someone immediately shouted, "Who are you, and what business do you have at the Flying Horse Ranch!"

Xiao Ran said softly, "I am Xiao Ran, seeking an audience with the ranch owner. I have a business proposition for the owner!"

At this moment, a one-eyed old man appeared on the wall, his face showing surprise, "Are you the Xiao Ran who defeated Du Fuwei with the Dragon Subduing Palm?"

Xiao Ran almost spat out a mouthful of black blood. Dragon Subduing Palm, when did I get this nickname!

Seeing Xiao Ran's stunned expression, the one-eyed old man said, "It seems Mr. Xiao doesn't know!

A few days ago, Mr. Xiao and Du Zongguan had a battle. Afterward, Du Zongguan praised Mr. Xiao, saying that Mr. Xiao's palm power is the strongest in the world, with the power to subdue dragons, so someone gave Mr. Xiao this nickname!"

Xu Ziling was speechless, "Why would Du Fuwei spread the word about being beaten up?"

Kou Zhong said, "It seems this old Du has ulterior motives!

He seems to be spreading Mr. Xiao's name!

But calling him the strongest in the world could be a way to ruin him!"

Li Jing was taken aback. He had just thought of this point. But for Kou Zhong, who was only seventeen or eighteen, to think of it was no wonder he caught Xiao Ran's eye!

Xiao Ran's expression was still a bit uncomfortable. Someone spreading his name didn't bother him, but this nickname...

Let's not talk about it, let's get to the point!

Xiao Ran said, "From what you say, it seems that person is me, but please don't call me the Dragon Subduing Palm!

I am here to do business with the ranch owner!"

The one-eyed old man slapped his forehead, "I have neglected my guests!"

He then came down personally to greet Xiao Ran, bowed to the group, and said, "I am Liu Zongdao, the second steward of the Flying Horse Ranch!

I just returned from a trip a few days ago and heard of Mr. Xiao's great name, but I didn't expect Mr. Xiao to be so young!"

Clearly, he was skeptical of Xiao Ran's identity. How could such a young man possibly defeat Du Fuwei!

Xiao Ran smiled lightly and walked towards Liu Zongdao. Liu Zongdao immediately felt something was wrong. He felt as if a giant ancient beast was walking towards him, each step seeming to press on his chest, making his heart race and his entire body's true qi become sluggish and listless!

Xiao Ran had learned the Heart Control Technique from the Nine Yin Manual and the Longevity Decree, and became interested in this method of suppressing opponents with mental and spiritual pressure!

And when the Blue Void Flame possessed him, he had already experienced this mental and spiritual pressure, so it wasn't hard to learn!

When Xiao Ran reached Liu Zongdao, the immense pressure suddenly disappeared!

Liu Zongdao broke out in a cold sweat. It seemed he was right!

But how could he be so young?

He looked less than twenty. Even if he started practicing martial arts in the womb, it would be impossible to have such cultivation!

(The description of the ranch is from the original text, so I wrote a few hundred more words! I've been staying up late these past few days and can't keep up. I'll only write one chapter today, please forgive me!

I'll write less, so I won't ask for votes!)

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