Chapter 93

This little beggar seemed to be extremely hungry. Although he initially tried to maintain some dignity, once he got the food, he couldn't resist and gobbled it up, quickly finishing the snacks on the table and drinking two large cups of tea before raising his head, still looking as if he hadn't eaten enough.

Qi Feng, sitting opposite, slowly sipped his tea. After the little beggar finished eating, he refilled his cup and said, "You shouldn't overeat when you're hungry for a long time; it can hurt your stomach. Little brother, take a break first, and we'll have a proper lunch when it's time."

These words made the little beggar feel embarrassed. He looked at the empty plates on the table and his face turned red.

Qi Feng could tell from his appearance that he hadn't been a beggar for long. He didn't seem to come from a poor background, and he had clear features, with a hint of a southern accent. A sudden thought flashed through his mind—could this be Huang Rong? Qi Feng leaned down to take a closer look, but the little beggar, feeling embarrassed, lowered his head, blocking his neck, so it was impossible to see if he had an Adam's apple.

The little beggar, sensing Qi Feng's gaze, became even more nervous and seemed a bit afraid, though he didn't show it. Qi Feng could sense the changes in his blood and muscles across the table. Clearly, the little beggar's muscles were starting to tense up.

Qi Feng quickly sat up straight, laughed to ease the awkwardness, and asked, "What's your name, little brother? Where are you from?"

The little beggar slightly raised his head, hesitated for a moment, and said, "My surname is... Mu!"

"Huh? Aren't you surnamed Huang?" Qi Feng blurted out, startling the little beggar. He looked up, and there was an Adam's apple, so he was a boy. Thinking about it, it made sense. In the world of *The Legend of the Condor Heroes*, when Little侠 Xu appeared, Huang Rong was already married to Guo Jing and living on Peach Blossom Island. How could this little beggar be her?

Qi Feng felt a bit disappointed and laughed, "Ah, that... never mind. I mistook you for someone else."

The little beggar relaxed a bit and didn't say much more, just sipping his tea quietly.

After a while, lunch was served. Since there was an extra person, Qi Feng ordered four dishes, a soup, and some pastries as the main course. He asked, "Little Brother Mu, would you like some wine?"

The little beggar just shook his head without speaking.

Qi Feng thought the little beggar didn't seem to be a very quiet person. He probably just hadn't adjusted to his current situation. He smiled and said, "Why be so formal, little brother? Meeting in the江湖 (jianghu) is a matter of fate. You don't look like a real beggar. Did you encounter some disaster?"

The little beggar shook his head and sighed, "My family suffered a great misfortune. It's a long story, and I fear it might involve you, so it's best not to mention it."

Involve? Qi Feng laughed, not really worried. With his current strength, equipment, and props, he was confident he could protect himself, at least enough to run away. Out of curiosity, he said, "Tell me about it. Even if I can't help, I can at least support you mentally."

The little beggar looked at Qi Feng, about to speak, when a teasing voice came from the inn's entrance, "In the江湖 (jianghu), it's best not to meddle in other people's affairs if you want to live longer..."

Qi Feng immediately understood. This must be the main characters. The little beggar was hiding from his enemies. Looking toward the entrance, he saw two young men in green robes with long swords at their waists walk in. As soon as they entered, their eyes fixed on Qi Feng's table. Seeing Qi Feng's elegant and impressive appearance, they weren't sure of his strength and tone down their words, "We are from the Qingcheng Sect. Please step aside, uninvolved people."

The commoners in the inn immediately ran away (saving their meal money), and the few old hands in the jianghu also wisely moved to the side. They weren't necessarily afraid of the Qingcheng Sect, but getting in the way would make unnecessary enemies. The innkeeper and the waiter also hid in the kitchen. Suddenly, it seemed only Qi Feng and the little beggar were left in the inn.

Qi Feng's eyes widened, and he stood up, "You're from the Qingcheng Sect... the Qingcheng Four Heroes?"

The two men, seeing Qi Feng's reaction, thought he was intimidated by their sect's reputation and laughed, "Indeed, I am Yu Renhao and Fang Renzhi of Qingcheng Mountain..."

Qi Feng ignored them and pointed at the little beggar, incredibly surprised, "Then you're Lin Pingzhi?!"

The little beggar also stood up, raising his head with a determined look, "Yes, I am Lin Pingzhi of Hu Jian Lin's Huwei Escort Agency!" Unfortunately, his accent somewhat ruined the dramatic effect.

Qi Feng scratched his head, unsure if he was asking the little beggar or talking to himself, "That's not right. You shouldn't be here. This is *The Legend of the Condor Heroes*, not *The Smiling, Proud Wanderer*. You should be practicing swordsmanship at the escort agency, waiting for Little侠 Xu to show up."

Lin Pingzhi seemed to understand but still bowed to Qi Feng, "I will never forget your kindness. Unfortunately, Lin Pingzhi may never be able to repay you in this life, only in the next..."

"Hey, hey, hey, wait a minute, what about this life and the next?" Qi Feng interrupted him, pointing at the newly served dishes, "We haven't finished eating. Come, come, I have some questions for you..." He pushed Lin Pingzhi back into his seat. After practicing the Dragon Elephant Technique to the third level, Qi Feng had a thousand pounds of strength in his arms, and Lin Pingzhi, being weak, couldn't resist and was dragged back to his seat.

Qi Feng also sat back down and served Lin Pingzhi some food, asking, "Why did you run away from the escort agency? This doesn't match the original story... Are you going to seek refuge with the Jin Dao Wang family in Luoyang? Have you met Little侠 Xu on the road? Have you encountered the Huashan Sect?..."

Yu Renhao and Fang Renzhi were left standing there, stunned. They were two of the four major disciples of the Qingcheng Sect, known as the "Heroes and Gentlemen, Qingcheng Four Heroes" in the jianghu. They had been respected, hated, and even despised, but being completely ignored was a first. After a moment, they reacted and shouted, "Damn you, you little Lin, come here and face your death!"

Qi Feng only then remembered the two extras. He hadn't meant to ignore them; he was just too curious about why things were different from the game's original story and had forgotten about them.

"Hey..." Qi Feng had forgotten their names, which wasn't his fault. Extras' names were often forgettable. Names like Dongfang Bubai and Linghuchong were unforgettable after one hearing. "You two heroes, go back and tell that short Yu Canghai to release Lin Zhenan and his wife as soon as possible. If he kills them, he might end up being used for experience points by Little侠 Xu... Honestly, he won't get much experience from it, so why bother?"

The Qingcheng Two Heroes had never encountered such boldness before. They were stunned for a moment, then drew their swords and lunged at Qi Feng, both aiming for his chest.

Qi Feng's Bagua Mirror sensed the threat, but no golden light appeared. Instead, a faint Bagua symbol appeared in front of him, blocking the swords. The two swords were stopped mid-strike, and with Qi Feng's sharp eyes and quick reflexes, they seemed to be moving in slow motion. He felt playful and extended his hands, using his thumbs to press against his index fingers and then flicked the swords with all his might!

The swords, already suspended by the Bagua Mirror's barrier, were struck by the concentrated force and snapped with two "clangs." The two swordsmen couldn't hold onto their broken swords, which fell to the ground in four pieces.

Yu Renhao and Fang Renzhi were pushed back several steps, their right wrists aching as if they were about to break. They realized they had met their match but couldn't admit defeat. "Fine! If you have the guts, leave your name. The Qingcheng Sect won't let this go!"

Qi Feng sneered, "Forget it. If Bai Suzhen from the foot of Qingcheng Mountain came, I'd have to think about whether I could beat her, but that short Yu Canghai? Don't make a fool of yourselves. Get lost."

The Qingcheng Two Heroes weren't fools. After spouting their threats, they ran away, clutching their wrists. They didn't know when their sect had a high-ranking member surnamed Bai, but now wasn't the time to ask.

Lin Pingzhi was suddenly very excited. He and his parents had been captured by Yu Renhao and Fang Renzhi, and he had thought they were so powerful. But now, this scholar-like young man had easily defeated them with just two fingers. He felt like a drowning man grabbing a lifeline and immediately knelt down, kowtowing and crying, "My parents are in the hands of the villain Yu Canghai. I beg you to save them."

"Uh... that's... quite difficult," Qi Feng scratched his head.

It wasn't that Qi Feng was afraid of Yu Canghai; he just couldn't leave! He couldn't help but blame Little侠 Xu again. Why wasn't he back yet?

Lin Pingzhi thought Qi Feng was unwilling to help and gritted his teeth, determined, "You may not know, but Yu Canghai harmed my entire family to steal the Lin family's Exorcist Sword Manual! If you can save my parents, I will willingly hand over the Exorcist Sword Manual. I have heard Yu Canghai mention that the Exorcist Sword Technique was once invincible in the hands of my great-grandfather. Unfortunately, my family's descendants are unworthy and cannot master the technique. With your great martial arts skills, if you practice this technique, you will surely..."

Before Lin Pingzhi could finish, Qi Feng kicked him, sending him rolling on the ground twice!

"Damn it, who are you asking to practice the Exorcist Sword Technique?!" (To be continued. Please search for Piaotian Literature for better and faster updates!)