Chapter 8

"Here come the elders of the Beggar Sect."

At the Juxian Manor, today was truly bustling with activity. The You brothers were considered top-notch martial artists in the Jianghu, with vast industries and a reputation for generosity, so they had a wide network of connections and a good name. Furthermore, Doctor Xue Shen, who had saved countless lives, had co-signed the hero invitation with them, targeting the now most sensational figure in the Jianghu, Qiao Feng. Therefore, on the day of the Hero Assembly, Juxian Manor was filled with carriages and horses, and the attendants at the gate were almost non-stop in their greetings.

"Greetings, Doctor Xue," as the initiator of the Hero Assembly, Xue Muhua naturally had to step out to greet the crowd. As for Dongfang Yu, he had little interest in such social affairs and was content to stay quietly in the inner room.

"What a lively scene," a voice filled with excitement sounded beside Dongfang Yu. You Tanzhi, seeing the grand spectacle at Juxian Manor for the first time, looked excited and agitated.

Today, Juxian Manor was gathering many renowned figures from the Jianghu. Being able to assemble so many heroes and valiant men, You Tanzhi felt a sense of pride.

"Master You, it will be even more lively when Qiao Feng arrives," turning his head to look at You Tanzhi, Dongfang Yu smiled warmly.

"Mr. Dongfang, do you mean that the dog Qiao Feng dares to come? Impossible! With so many people at Juxian Manor, a single spit from each person could drown him," You Tanzhi shook his head, unable to believe it.

"You think he won't come, so you are just You Tanzhi. Qiao Feng dares to come, so he is Qiao Feng," Dongfang Yu smiled, the difference between people lies here. A hero has a fearless heart.

"What do you mean?" You Tanzhi couldn't understand Dongfang Yu's words. After thinking about it, he gave up and still didn't believe that Qiao Feng would come.

To be honest, the Hero Assembly was indeed well-organized. The Beggar Sect and Shaolin Temple were the leaders of the righteous path in the martial world. With their presence, others naturally gathered in response. In no time, over two hundred martial artists had assembled, making Juxian Manor seem crowded.

These martial celebrities gathered, either chatting or discussing various topics, but most were cursing Qiao Feng. Especially in recent days, with the deaths of Qiao Sanhuai, Master Xuanku, and the Tans, Qiao Feng's cruelty and ruthlessness were almost beyond description.

"Once, I had a brief encounter with the evil Qiao Feng. I admired his character greatly. When I first heard that he was a Khitan descendant in the apricot forest, I didn't believe it and even argued with my friends. Now, seeing how deeply he has hidden, I realize I was truly blind."

"This is not your fault. Qiao Feng has deceived the world for a long time. I once thought Qiao Feng was upright and honest, but I never expected him to kill his master and parents, such inhuman acts, he is undoubtedly a Khitan descendant."

"Qiao Feng once saved my life, and I was grateful to him. But such inhuman acts, how can small favors be compared to justice? If it comes to dealing with Qiao Feng, though my skills are low, I am willing to contribute to the righteous path of the martial world."

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The theme of this Hero Assembly was to discuss ways to deal with Qiao Feng. Once the topic was introduced, everyone became highly agitated, each one eager to speak, as if they were embodiments of justice, wishing Qiao Feng would appear so they could kill him with a thousand blades.

"Everyone, please calm down," the You brothers, as the initiators of the Hero Assembly, could not let everyone vent their anger aimlessly.

"A few days ago, in the apricot forest, the leader of the Beggar Sect, Qiao Feng, was revealed to be a Khitan. In a fit of rage, he killed Qiao Sanhuai and his wife, Master Xuanku, and the Tans, making him a great threat to the martial world. Today, we and Doctor Xue have widely issued hero invitations to invite everyone here to discuss a plan to eliminate this menace."

"Indeed, though Qiao Feng is a Khitan descendant, his skills are high. We must discuss a practical plan," the You brothers' words immediately received a response from the crowd.

"Qiao Feng, the dog, must die. Otherwise, if he spreads our Central Plains martial arts to the Khitans, the consequences would be unimaginable," Quan Guanqing, the Ten-Perfected Scholar of the Beggar Sect, stepped forward, righteous and solemn.

"Reasonable," these words even changed the expressions of the Shaolin monks. The Khitans were already fierce; if they obtained Central Plains martial arts, they would become even more formidable. Why did the heroes gather at Yanmen Pass? Wasn't it to prevent Khitan warriors from stealing Central Plains martial arts secrets?

At Juxian Manor, heroes and valiant men gathered, united in their resolve to discuss how to deal with Qiao Feng. Not far away, a man was driving a carriage slowly toward Juxian Manor. The driver, in his early thirties, was broad-shouldered and large-eyed, but his face was weathered, and his thick hands were calloused.

"Big Brother Qiao, where are we going?" a weak female voice sounded from inside the carriage. Though unseen, the voice evoked a sense of pity.

A tender look flashed across the man's face. "Azhu, don't worry, just rest. Big Brother Qiao is taking you to get treatment."

In no time, the carriage arrived at Juxian Manor. The man jumped down and, without waiting for the attendants to question him, said in a deep voice, "Please inform them that Qiao Feng has come to pay respects."

Inside Juxian Manor, the heroes were discussing how to deal with Qiao Feng. At this critical moment, a figure rushed in, shouting as he ran.

"Master, bad news, Qiao Feng has come to pay respects!"

These words made the noisy Juxian Manor suddenly quiet. Some looked surprised, some puzzled, and others disbelieving. Many exchanged glances, unable to speak.

They had gathered here to deal with him, and he dared to appear so boldly? For a moment, the heroes at Juxian Manor were awed by his audacity.

"He's here?" In the side hall, Dongfang Yu's spirit was also lifted. Qiao Feng, the most heroic figure in *Tianlong Babu*, was almost invincible with his Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms.

"Really here?" You Tanzhi's face changed, disbelieving. He then looked at Dongfang Yu in shock, was this man a god? Could he predict the future?

You Tanzhi was shocked, and the You brothers and Xue Muhua were similarly surprised. Did Qiao Feng really come as Dongfang Yu predicted?

Qiao Feng really came? Could it be that, as predicted, the two of them were doomed to die? The You brothers thought of Dongfang Yu's words and exchanged glances, a shadow of gloom clouding their hearts. But then, they gritted their teeth, determined to fight for the justice of the martial world, no matter the cost.

"Please come in!" Since Qiao Feng dared to come, they could not be intimidated. The You brothers waved their hands, feigning bravery.

All eyes were on the gate. In a moment, Qiao Feng walked in, carrying a frail, sickly-looking girl. Even without medical knowledge, one could tell from her pale, paper-like face that she was gravely ill.

"Big Brother Qiao, let's go," seeing the heroes at Juxian Manor, all with ill intentions, Azhu felt as if she were walking among wolves and shrank back.

"Azhu, don't be afraid. The person who can save you is here," Qiao Feng's tiger-like eyes softened as he gently patted Azhu's shoulder.

His demeanor made Ma Furen, in the crowd, glare with jealousy and hatred.

"Qiao Feng, you really dared to come?" the You brothers were both shocked and angry.

"Really? Did you know Qiao Feng would come?" Qiao Feng was slightly taken aback by this question.

"A strange and wise man, who can predict the future, told me that you, Qiao Feng, would come to the Hero Assembly. I didn't believe it, but now I do," the You brothers' faces were not pleasant.

These words made the heroes exchange glances. Was there really such a wise man in the world? Could he predict the future? Wasn't he a god?

"Really? If there is such a wise man, Qiao Feng would like to meet him someday. But today, I came here to find someone," Qiao Feng, though curious about such a wise man, did not forget his purpose.

"Is Doctor Xue Shen here?" As he spoke, Qiao Feng's tiger-like eyes scanned the crowd, speaking loudly.

"Uncle, you are truly a divine being..." Seeing Qiao Feng carrying a seriously ill girl and specifically looking for him, Xue Muhua was both surprised and admiring, both respectful and delighted.