Chapter 10

Duan Yu's Lingbo Weibu (Ripple Step) was learned from Li Wuchang. He never thought of competing with Li Wuchang in footwork, nor did he have any intention of surpassing Qiao Feng.

However, at this moment, like an arrow on the string, he had no choice but to release it. Duan Yu could only do his best, following the steps he had learned, adding his immense internal strength, and taking each step forward. Whether Li Wuchang and Qiao Feng were in front or behind, he could not care less.

Qiao Feng took large strides, walking faster and faster, and in a moment, he was far ahead of Li Wuchang and Duan Yu. But as soon as he caught his breath, the two would catch up.

Qiao Feng glanced sideways and saw Duan Yu's graceful figure, as if he were strolling leisurely in a courtyard, with not a trace of arrogance in his steps. Then he observed Li Wuchang, whose steps were exactly the same.

Qiao Feng secretly admired them and quickened his pace, leaving the two behind again. But Duan Yu soon caught up, while Li Wuchang showed signs of exhaustion.

After several trials, Qiao Feng realized that Duan Yu's internal strength was even stronger than his own. It wouldn't be difficult to surpass him within a dozen miles, but after thirty or forty miles, the outcome would be uncertain. Beyond sixty miles, he would definitely lose.

Qiao Feng laughed and stopped, saying, "Young Master Murong, I, Qiao Feng, am truly impressed today. The Murong family of Gusu indeed lives up to its reputation."

He then looked at Li Wuchang and nodded with a smile, "Of course, Brother Leng is also excellent, with remarkable lightness of body and considerable internal strength."

Duan Yu rushed past Qiao Feng and turned back, hearing him call him "Young Master Murong." He hurriedly said, "I am Duan Yu, not the person you think I am."

Qiao Feng looked surprised and said, "What? You... You are not Young Master Murong Fu?"

Li Wuchang laughed, "Leader Qiao, you've mistaken him. This is not Murong Fu of Gusu, but Duan Yu of Dali."

Duan Yu smiled, "Yes, I am Duan Yu. Since coming to Jiangnan, I have heard much about Young Master Murong and admire him greatly, but I have yet to meet him."

Duan Yu felt even more fondness for Qiao Feng and asked, "Brother, may I ask your name? Are you Qiao Feng?"

Qiao Feng's surprise had not yet faded, and he said, "Yes, I am Qiao Feng."

Li Wuchang said, "Young Brother Duan, you don't know that Qiao Feng, the leader of the Beggars' Gang, is the most famous gang in the world, known as 'Northern Qiao Feng, Southern Murong' alongside Murong Fu of Gusu."

Duan Yu exclaimed, "So Brother Qiao is such a renowned hero. It is a great honor for me to meet such a hero upon my arrival in Jiangnan."

Qiao Feng pondered, "Hmm, you are from the Duan family of Dali, no wonder. Brother Duan, what brings you to Jiangnan?"

Duan Yu said, "To be honest, I was captured by someone." He then briefly recounted how he was captured by Xiumo Zhi and how he met two maidservants of Murong Fu. Although he summarized the story, he did not hide any of his misfortunes.

"Brother Duan, I didn't expect you to have such an experience after we parted. Xiumo Zhi, the Imperial Preceptor of Tubo, is quite famous, but I never thought he would do such despicable things," Li Wuchang said angrily.

In the novel "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils," Xiumo Zhi's behavior was highly disapproved by Li Wuchang. It wasn't until his internal strength was lost that he finally had a great enlightenment.

In the early stages, although Xiumo Zhi was a great villain, he eventually became a renowned monk.

After hearing this, Qiao Feng was both surprised and pleased. He did not comment on Xiumo Zhi but said, "Brother Duan, you are a very straightforward person, which I have never encountered before. We hit it off at first sight. How about we become sworn brothers?"

Duan Yu was delighted and said, "I would be honored, but can Brother Leng join us?"

Qiao Feng glanced at Li Wuchang and smiled, "That depends on whether Brother Leng agrees."

Looking at Li Wuchang with anticipation, Duan Yu nervously asked, "Brother Leng, what do you think?"

"Of course, I would be honored."

Li Wuchang gave only four words.

The three of them compared their ages. Qiao Feng was eleven years older than Duan Yu, and Li Wuchang claimed to be twenty-six. Naturally, Qiao Feng was the eldest, Li Wuchang was second, and Duan Yu was the youngest.

They then made a pile of earth as incense, bowed to the sky eight times, and sealed their brotherhood, all of them overjoyed.

Duan Yu said, "At the Songhe Tower, I overheard that you, Brother, have an appointment with the enemy tonight. Although I don't know martial arts, I would like to watch the spectacle. Can I come along, Brother?"

Qiao Feng asked him a few questions and learned that he truly knew nothing about martial arts. He was amazed and said, "Brother, with such internal strength, learning advanced martial arts would be as easy as taking something out of a pocket. It's not impossible for you to watch the battle tonight, but I fear the enemy might use vicious and poisonous moves. You must not reveal yourself rashly."

Duan Yu was pleased and said, "I will certainly follow Brother's advice."

Li Wuchang also said, "Brother, please rest assured. I will protect Younger Brother. Although my internal strength is not as deep as his, my martial arts are quite proficient, and I am not afraid of some petty villains."

Qiao Feng smiled, "That's good. It's still early. Let's return to Wuxi and have a drink, then go to Huishan together."

Duan Yu was startled when he heard they were going to drink again, thinking, "We just drank forty bowls of wine, and now he wants to drink again." He said, "Brother, when I bet you on drinking, I was actually cheating. Please don't be angry." He then explained how he used his internal strength to force the wine out through the "Shaohai" point on his little finger.

Qiao Feng was surprised, "Brother, is this the 'Six Pulse Sword' technique?"

Duan Yu said, "Yes, I learned it recently and am still quite unfamiliar with it."

Qiao Feng was stunned for a moment and sighed, "I once heard my teacher say that according to the elders of the martial world, the Duan family of Dali has a 'Six Pulse Sword' technique that can kill with invisible sword qi. I never knew if it was true. It turns out this divine skill really exists."

Duan Yu said, "Actually, this technique is not very useful except for cheating in drinking games. When I was captured by Xiumo Zhi, I had no chance to fight back. The world has exaggerated the Six Pulse Sword too much."

"Brother, you are mistaken. The power of the Six Pulse Sword is absolutely immense, known as the supreme sword technique in the world. It's just that you haven't mastered it yet. Otherwise, it wouldn't be limited to just forcing out wine," Li Wuchang said.

Li Wuchang sighed, "The Duan family of Dali is truly a martial arts family. Techniques like the Six Pulse Sword and the One Yang Finger are top-notch. It's a waste that you don't value them."

His words were filled with envy.

"Ha ha, I never wanted to learn martial arts," Duan Yu scratched his head and laughed awkwardly, "Brother, I don't know the One Yang Finger. If you want to learn, I can teach you the Six Pulse Sword."

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