Chapter 24

If he hadn't obtained the internal martial arts technique, Xue Muhua might have agreed to Qiao Feng's request. However, now that he had the internal martial arts and had practiced it for several years, reaching the level of hidden strength, his martial arts were already top-notch in the江湖 (jianghu, the world of martial arts). Therefore, he was not tempted by Qiao Feng's martial arts.

Xue Muhua said with a sneer, "What martial arts can you offer me? When I treated Wang Yue's father, Wang Yue gave me the internal martial arts technique. Do you, Qiao Feng, have any martial arts more powerful than the internal martial arts?"

Qiao Feng did not expect Xue Muhua to know the internal martial arts. The internal martial arts were on par with the Shaolin Muscle Changing Sutra and the Six Pulse Divine Sword of the Dali Duan family. Qiao Feng only had the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms that could match the internal martial arts. However, the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms were the exclusive technique of the Beggar Sect, and Qiao Feng could not pass it on to outsiders.

Qiao Feng loudly asked, "If you don't treat A Zhu, I will definitely kill you. If you want to live, you must save A Zhu. One life for another, it's very fair. I wonder if Doctor Xue is willing to make this deal. As long as you treat A Zhu, no matter how many people Qiao Feng kills in the future, I won't touch you. What do you think?"

Qiao Feng had no other choice but to threaten.

A Zhu's condition was not optimistic. The earlier she was treated, the safer she would be. Otherwise, the longer it was delayed, the more dangerous it would become.

"Hmph, a Liao person is still a Liao person. To come for treatment and threaten us. Doctor Xue, you must not agree to this evil Qiao Feng. Today, all the heroes of the world are here. I want to see how Qiao Feng can harm you."

A high-ranking monk from Shaolin Temple said loudly.

The Shaolin Temple had deep resentment towards Qiao Feng.

"Yes, don't agree to him. I don't think the woman with Qiao Feng is a good person. If she dies, so be it. She's not worth pitying. Anyone who is with Qiao Feng deserves to die."

"Kill this Liao person Qiao Feng to rid the martial arts world of a menace."

Many people surrounded Qiao Feng, shouting and cursing, ready to attack. However, they were wary of Qiao Feng's formidable martial arts and did not dare to act.

Wang Shan frowned slightly. The quality of these martial artists was really low.

Just because someone was with Qiao Feng, they were not good people? But we also came to Juxian Manor with Qiao Feng. Does that mean we are not good people?

Wang He whispered, "Brother Shan, are the heroes of the world really like this? I think their demeanor is far inferior to Qiao Feng's. Given Qiao Feng's character in the martial arts world, I don't believe he can kill people."

Although Wang He was meeting Qiao Feng for the first time, he was impressed by Qiao Feng's demeanor. He also did not believe the rumors about Qiao Feng killing his adoptive parents and his master, Master Xuan Ku.

Wang Shan said, "The situation has not been thoroughly investigated, so any scenario is possible. We cannot conclude whether Qiao Feng is the murderer. However, these martial artists shouting to kill Qiao Feng is indeed inappropriate."

Xue Muhua looked at Qiao Feng and said with a cold smile, "Qiao Feng, although your martial arts are unparalleled and the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms are renowned, I am not afraid of you. It won't be easy for you to kill me. Today, I also want to test your martial arts and see if they live up to the legend."

Although Xue Muhua was very talented in medicine, he was not very skilled in martial arts.

His internal martial arts were only at the initial stage of hidden strength, yet he was arrogant enough to challenge Qiao Feng.

Wang He thought to himself, "This Doctor Xue is really asking for death, wanting to fight Qiao Feng. He doesn't know his limits. In the martial arts world, there are very few who can surpass Qiao Feng. In our Suzhou National Martial Arts Hall, only the hall master can match Qiao Feng. Even Brother Shan, who has reached the middle stage of hidden strength and is a top-notch martial artist, cannot defeat him."

Qiao Feng said, "You want to fight me? Fine, I'll see how much of the internal martial arts you have learned from Brother Wang Yue."

A Zhu pulled on Qiao Feng's clothes, looking at the surrounding martial artists, and said, "Big Brother Qiao, since Doctor Xue is unwilling to treat me, let's go. You don't have to beg them."

Qiao Feng looked at A Zhu and said gently, "A Zhu, don't worry. Big Brother Qiao will definitely not let anything happen to you. Today, I will definitely treat your injuries."

The surrounding heroes stepped back, leaving enough space for Qiao Feng and Xue Muhua to display their martial arts.

Just as they were about to fight, Wang Shan stepped forward and said, "Great Hero Qiao, Doctor Xue, please wait a moment. I have something to say."

Xue Muhua asked, "What does Great Hero Wang want to say?"

Wang Shan clasped his hands and said, "Doctor Xue, you have a deep connection with our Wang Family Village. Although A Zhu is with Qiao Feng, she is not a wicked person. In fact, A Zhu is kind-hearted and is like a sister to our hall master's wife. I hope Doctor Xue will treat her. If A Zhu can recover, our Suzhou National Martial Arts Hall will owe you a favor. What do you think?"

Xue Muhua had not cured Wang Yue's father, but Wang Yue had given him the Tai Chi Chuan manual, which made him feel guilty towards Wang Yue. Now, Wang Shan represented the Suzhou National Martial Arts Hall and mentioned the hall master's wife. Even if Xue Muhua was a skilled doctor and had a proud personality, he could not refuse.

Xue Muhua nodded and said, "Since Great Hero Wang has spoken, I will do my best to treat A Zhu."

Xue Muhua thought to himself, "By curing this young lady, I will repay Wang Yue for giving me the internal martial arts technique."

"Bring A Zhu to the room." Xue Muhua called two disciples to take A Zhu to the room and settle her down.

Qiao Feng said to Wang Shan, "Great Hero Wang, thank you. I am deeply grateful for your help today."

Qiao Feng's voice was somewhat emotional, showing how much he cared for A Zhu.

Wang Shan smiled and said, "Great Hero Qiao, there's no need for such formalities. A Zhu is the sister of our hall master's wife. It's our duty to help her. Otherwise, we won't be able to explain to the hall master and his wife when we return."

Wang Shan said to the disciples behind him, "You few, go protect A Zhu and make sure she is not harmed."

Wang Shan knew that although these martial artists belonged to the righteous path, they might not always act righteously. Qiao Feng's martial arts were formidable, and they could not resist him, but they might harm A Zhu out of anger.

Once people become angry and ashamed, they can do anything.

"Yes."

The disciples of the National Martial Arts Hall entered the room and protected A Zhu.

Xue Muhua, while taking A Zhu's pulse, said, "Was A Zhu injured by the Shaolin Temple's Great Power Golden Buddha Palm? The attacker must be a Shaolin expert. Ordinary martial artists do not have such powerful internal strength. A Zhu, you are still alive thanks to Qiao Feng using his true energy to sustain your life. It seems he really cares for you."

A high-ranking monk from Shaolin Temple said loudly, "Impossible, our Shaolin Temple has a hundred years of good reputation. How could we harm a young lady? Doctor Xue, are you mistaken?"

Xue Muhua shook his head and said, "No, I am very familiar with Shaolin's internal strength."

"Qiao Feng, A Zhu is sick, but you are not. Now, let's see your skills."

"Right, kill this Liao person Qiao Feng to rid the martial arts world of a menace. Otherwise, our Central Plains martial arts world will never have peace."

The surrounding martial artists shouted loudly.

"Bring wine." Qiao Feng said loudly, "Since everyone wants my life, Qiao Feng will accompany you to the end. Many of you here have a deep friendship with Qiao Feng, but fate has made us enemies today. After drinking this farewell wine, all past grievances will be forgotten. When we fight, there will be no mercy. Let the outcome be decided by fate!"

The You brothers had their servants bring out forty jars of wine.

The elders of the Beggar Sect led the way, starting to drink the farewell wine with Qiao Feng.

Seeing the heroes drinking heartily, Wang He wanted to join in.

Wang Shan held Wang He's shoulder and asked, "What are you up to, boy?"

Wang He smiled and said, "Drinking, everyone else is drinking."

Wang Shan said coldly, "You boy, be quiet. Even if you haven't been in the martial arts world, don't you know what farewell wine is? Those drinking with Qiao Feng are his friends. What friendship do you have with Qiao Feng? Stay put and don't forget what the hall master said."

Wang Yue had told them not to be the first to act, and this wine must not be drunk.

Wang He smiled and said, "Yes, yes, Brother Shan is right."

Qiao Feng, reeking of alcohol, smashed the last wine bowl and said loudly, "Since the wine is finished, let's fight."

"Roar!"

A golden true energy surged from Qiao Feng's body, and a loud dragon roar echoed.

As soon as he moved, Qiao Feng used the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms!

Wang Shan's face changed, and he pulled Wang He, shouting, "Retreat!"

The fierce true energy created a huge crater on the ground, and the surrounding heroes were all pushed back by Qiao Feng.

Wang Shan's internal martial arts had reached the middle stage of hidden strength, and his martial arts were among the best in these martial artists. However, even he had to retreat in the face of Qiao Feng's Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms.

"Everyone, attack! Qiao Feng is powerful, but he is just one person. When his true energy is exhausted, he will die!"

Hearing the shout, everyone rushed forward, attacking Qiao Feng with knives, spears, sticks, and swords. True energy surged everywhere.

"Come on!"

Qiao Feng roared, "Dragon Appears in the Field!"

A loud dragon roar echoed, and a golden dragon enveloped Qiao Feng, making him invulnerable to the surrounding attacks.

The golden dragon created by Qiao Feng's true energy was exceptionally clear, and Wang Shan could even see the dragon scales. Qiao Feng had reached the pinnacle of the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms, surpassing all previous Beggar Sect leaders.

"Boom."

The fierce true energy pushed everyone back. Many martial artists with low strength were directly killed, their seven orifices bleeding, and their heart meridians broken. It was a tragic death.

Even top-notch martial artists felt their blood surge, and their weapons trembled slightly.

"How can Qiao Feng have such powerful strength?" many people shouted in their hearts.

The high-ranking monk from Shaolin Temple's face turned grim, thinking, "This Liao person Qiao Feng, I didn't expect his martial arts to have reached the grandmaster level. It will be difficult to kill him now. He is a grandmaster martial artist, and our Shaolin Temple does not even have one. Even the abbot's martial arts are only at the half-step grandmaster level."

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