Chapter 56

Dugu Qiubai!

A name with a demonic aura.

Just hearing this name, Sha Tongtian and Peng Lianhu involuntarily conjured up an image in their minds.

A solitary figure, holding a long sword, standing atop a lonely mountain, with countless heroes and valiant men lying in ruins at his feet. He had just defeated all his enemies, but there was no trace of pride on his face; instead, it was filled with loss and helplessness. The most profound loneliness... is invincibility! The pain of seeking defeat and not finding it is something ordinary people cannot comprehend...

Shaking his head to dispel the illusion in his mind, Sha Tongtian said solemnly, "Let's go, Brother Peng, let's go out and take a look!"

"Exactly, I want to see this so-called Dugu Qiubai!" Peng Lianhu agreed happily.

Everyone moved out of the main hall and strode towards the front gate.

By this time, the commotion at the gate had already alarmed everyone. The guests in the side hall had also put down their food and wine, coming out to join the crowd.

Seeing that someone had actually bound Sha Tongtian's younger brother and brought him here, and that he had been mistreated, they couldn't help but marvel. This was a complete disregard for the Dragon King of the Ghost Gate's decades of reputation!

Seeing that the other party was just a young man, they were all amazed. Indeed, a young bull fears no tiger!

When Sha Tongtian and the others strode to the gate, everyone had already left their rooms to come and see the commotion. They didn't dare to get close to the suspect, Su Yi, but instead surrounded him, discussing curiously.

Pushing through the crowd to the center, the first thing Sha Tongtian saw was his long-lost younger brother. In the past, Sha Tenghai had always lived a life of luxury, with the best of everything. Now, he was dressed in tattered clothes, his shoes worn through with visible bloodstains...

Seeing his elder brother finally come out, Sha Tenghai choked out a cry, "Big Brother~~~" Thinking of the days of suffering, he couldn't help but feel a deep sorrow, and two streams of hot tears slowly flowed down his cheeks!

"Father~~!"

The young master of the Divine Fist Sect, Sha Yiyang, cried out in distress, about to rush forward to save his father, but was held back by Sha Tongtian.

Sha Yiyang cried, "Uncle, please save my father, kill that boy and save my father!"

"I have my own plans!"

Sha Tongtian said slowly. Facing a young man, he did not show any sign of contempt. To stand in the martial world for twenty years, he relied on never underestimating anyone! Moreover, anyone who dared to call himself Dugu Qiubai was either a madman or someone with real talent. This young man in front of him certainly didn't look like a madman, and his brother was still in his hands. If he upset him... he might lose his only brother.

"Why did you capture my younger brother? I am blind, and I have never heard of such a young hero in the martial world recently! Today is my birthday, and I do not wish to resort to violence. If you release my younger brother now, I can take responsibility and let this matter pass. Is that acceptable?"

The crowd immediately began to murmur. The Dragon King of the Ghost Gate, being bullied to his doorstep, actually offered to back down. This was truly rare.

Su Yi smiled, "Since I came, I never intended to settle things peacefully! And the reason I came... you should ask the gentleman behind you who is crying his heart out."

The crowd couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Seeing everyone's gaze turn to him, Sha Yiyang cried out, "I don't even know you!"

"But you know my horse!" Su Yi said, "You bought my blood-sweating horse for a few taels of silver. At the time, I, the seller, wasn't there, so I couldn't talk to you or give you any small gifts. What if you gave me a bad review? So..."

Su Yi waved the iron chain in his hand, "I came specially to provide after-sales service. You bought one of my animals, and I came to give you a father as a gift. How about that? Customer, please give me a good review!"

Only then did the crowd understand what was going on. Although they didn't understand what "good review" and "customer" meant, from his words, it seemed that the young master of the Divine Fist Sect had taken his blood-sweating horse while he was away, and now he was being confronted. However...

Seeing Sha Tenghai's pitiful state, everyone thought the same thing: What a disgrace to one's father! This was truly a disgrace!

"I... I... I don't know what you're talking about..."

Seeing his uncle's gaze and the attention of the crowd, Sha Yiyang shrank back and said勉强, "That blood-sweating horse I bought for a thousand taels from a Persian merchant. You're just making things up, Uncle, don't believe him!"

Su Yi said unhappily, "You're not being honest! The shop boy told me you bought my blood-sweating horse for five taels and killed his uncle. He's now crying in Xiangyang City, with no one to listen to him!"

"You're lying!" Sha Yiyang shouted, "I used ten taels, and the old shopkeeper was just lightly punched by me. How could he die so easily? You're just lying!"

"Exactly!" Su Yi looked at his long fingers leisurely and said indifferently, "I am lying, but you just told the truth. Yes, it was ten taels!"

"Um~~" Sha Yiyang quickly covered his mouth, realizing he had spoken out of turn.

Unfortunately, it was too late. The crowd now looked at him with disdain. These people were all bandits, and none of them were good. Robbing others was common, but not admitting it was shameful.

Even the few subordinates behind Sha Tongtian couldn't help but take a few steps back, ashamed to be associated with him!

Sha Tongtian looked at his nephew with dissatisfaction and said, "So you are the owner of that blood-sweating horse. That horse has already been given to me as a birthday gift by my nephew. If you don't mind, I am willing to pay a thousand taels for your horse. If you release my younger brother, I will give you another five hundred taels to compensate for your loss. This is my last offer. Young man, don't be reckless and lose your life for nothing."

"It seems you and your nephew have the same pig-dog brains!"

Su Yi's words made Sha Tongtian furious, and his face darkened. The other party was still thinking of buying his blood-sweating horse, truly not knowing when to stop.

Su Yi then released the iron chain. Sha Tenghai felt a sudden relief and quickly ran towards his elder brother, seeking the only safety he could find.

The crowd let out gasps of surprise. This young man had captured Sha Tongtian's younger brother, making it difficult for Sha Tongtian to act. Sha Tongtian had tried several times to settle things peacefully, partly because his brother was in the hands of the other party. Who would have thought that this young man would release him on his own? Wasn't he just delivering himself to the Dragon King?

What a reckless move!

Seeing his brother free, Sha Tongtian hurriedly came forward, grabbed the iron chain binding his brother, and with a pull and a twist, the thick chain broke in two, causing the crowd to marvel. No one present could do that.

"Big Brother! Be careful, that boy is not simple!" Sha Tenghai grabbed Sha Tongtian's arm and whispered, finally collapsing from exhaustion.

"Rest assured, Tenghai, I won't let you suffer in vain." Sha Tongtian said with a fierce look, carrying Sha Tenghai back to the crowd and handing him to his subordinates to take care of.

Su Yi nimbly dismounted and said, "That's right. I didn't come here for the blood-sweating horse; that was just a side matter. What I want is to fight you, the leader of the Sha Sect!"

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