Chapter Twenty-Four: The Joy of Helping Others

  "Alas, to be honest, regarding the matter of Li Jianyun Shixiong two days ago, we three fellow disciples also feel quite guilty." Chu Yang let out a long sigh and said with a complex expression: "Therefore, our Eldest Master didn't resist your visit today, letting you vent your anger, which can be considered as giving an account for that matter."

  "He hated the way of saying: 'But...the light stick hits 99 and doesn't hit plus one, you really shouldn't make trouble in Zǐzhú Yuán like this, so clamorously! I ask you, what will you do with the reputation of my Zǐzhú Yuán?"

  "We are all fellow disciples, the red flowers and green leaves come from the same family. Why must you be so cruel to each other?" Chu Yang's expression became sorrowful and indignant: "Beating someone... is one thing, but you actually pretend to be the victims... You! How can you be so shameless?"

  As soon as this sentence came out, the people in front were all stunned and almost vomited blood. The three people who were secretly watching from the Purple Bamboo Garden also suddenly felt their blood rushing up!

  How can people be shameless to this extent?

  Taking advantage of the situation and acting smart, but it's not like you can sell it like this...

  "Look, my kung fu has easily defeated Qu Ping. Then how about my senior brother Shi Qianshan's kung fu? He is many times stronger than me!" Chu Yang said angrily and grievously: "Senior Brother's martial arts are far above yours, but he didn't resist at all and let you vent your anger. What more do you want? Do you have to kill someone?"

  When these words came out, Liu Yunyan and others looked at Shi Qianshan's eyes, which had already fainted, and suddenly added a few points of fear!

  Yes, Shidi's kung fu has reached such a state of perfection. As the eldest senior brother Shi Qianshan... how could he be weak?

  It seems that this time, in the competition for the position of Big Brother, Shi Qianshan will become everyone's strong enemy...

  "Now, you've hurt one of mine, but I've also helped you a great deal. Although we've lost out somewhat, I'm repaying kindness with resentment. Besides, as fellow disciples and brothers, what's there that can't be gotten over? This matter... might as well just let it go." Chu Yang magnanimously said: "In consideration of Second Master's face, I won't hold it against you."

  Liu Yunyan and others only felt that their eyes were filled with golden stars. They almost couldn't catch their breath, and they fainted on the spot.

  You've beaten someone to the point of being half dead, and yet you have the nerve to say 'let's just drop it'... And on top of that, you're speaking with an air of having granted a huge favor, and even bringing up 'for the sake of Second Master'.

  "Of course, if you brothers also want me to help, I won't refuse. I've always thought that helping others is a virtue. I have always remembered the teachings of our school."

  Chu Yang smiled embarrassingly: "It's a bit embarrassing to say, but I'm just that kind of person, always happy to help others, anxious about what others are anxious about, and especially for fellow disciples who are like family... even if it means sacrificing my life, I'd still have to help..."

  Liu Yunyan and others looked at Qu Ping on the ground, all of whom shuddered violently. Are you helping...? Helping you a bird head... We're not idiots...

  The eyes of the rest were all focused on Liu Yunyan's face, obviously waiting for his intention.

  But Liu Yunyan is now in a precarious situation. Although he is ranked among the top ten, his strength far surpasses Qu Ping's, but after watching Chu Yang's battle just now, he knows that he will absolutely not be Chu Yang's opponent!

  Such an eerie way of fighting would put oneself at a great disadvantage!

  If I were to go up myself, I would also be defeated... That would be a heavy blow that my own sect could not bear!

  And this face can't be shown either.

  "Chu Yang, good move! Today's matter will be settled here!" Liu Yun Yan thought for a moment, then decisively and solemnly said: "The mountain doesn't turn, the water does. The 8th generation disciple ranking battle of Tianwai Tower is about to begin. At that time, we'll meet at Juyun Peak and Zizhu Garden. We'll settle the score under the watchful eyes of the entire sect!"

  "Let's go!" The seven people lifted Qu Ping and headed back the same way. As they left, Chu Yang's gaze added another meaning. Fear, apprehension...

  Everyone is fighting with each other, who will really take drastic measures? Even if it's a fierce battle, it's extremely measured, not fatal, nor crippling, just breaking a few ribs and legs, making him suffer a bit of punishment to vent his anger for himself.

  But Chu Yang made his move, and it was a simultaneous penetration of both hands and feet! Such a resolute and ruthless move was one that no one else dared to use!

  Chu Yang watched as the figures of the seven people disappeared into the distance, his face very gloomy, with a heavy look in his eyes.

  This battle, Chu Yang won a complete victory. The victory is undisputed!

  But no one knew that Chu Yang had found his own weakness in this battle.

  This battle of Chu Yang, was completely a contest of skill and experience! There's no need to deny it, Chu Yang's skills and experience were far superior to those of Liu Yunyan and Qu Ping by several decades. Every time the opponent made a move, he could take countermeasures one step ahead, occupying an absolute advantage!

  Chu Yang had always thought that although they were more powerful than him, with his own experience and skills, defeating them would be absolutely effortless.

  But this battle made him realize he was wrong!

  Skill and experience don't represent everything.

  Just like Qu Ping's furious sword thrust, Chu Yang knew that as long as he stuck one finger on the tip of his sword about three or four fingers away, he could deflect his sword to one side, leaving him wide open. Then, with a single step forward, he could deliver a powerful kick to his dantian!

  In fact, he did so. But when his fingers were stuck on it, even half of the palm was stuck on it, and with a sudden flick, it didn't budge!

  Qu Ping is only a second-level warrior, but he is far superior to his own third-level martial artist. With his skills, even if he uses cleverness to break through, a head-on confrontation would not be a match for him!

  So Chu Yang was forced to draw his sword! Because with his own strength, relying solely on his fists and feet, he couldn't cause any harm to Qu Ping!

  To outsiders, Chu Yang's feet moved with surprising changes, his movements were elegant and effortless, as if he had plenty of room to spare when dealing with Qu Ping, without even breaking a sweat. But nobody knew the weight in Chu Yang's heart.

  Even Qu Ping himself didn't know, in this brief fight, Chu Yang had already probed him many times and changed his tactics many times. Being able to make Chu Yang use his sword was already a pride for Qu Ping.

  Even after drawing his sword, Chu Yang did not dare to show mercy. Once he showed mercy, he would suffer the opponent's crazy counterattack! And at that time, his own sword move had already gone out, but it was unstoppable.

  When the swan goose steps on the snowy cloud, it is practiced to perfection. Once it is displayed, others cannot attack me, but when I attack others, I will inevitably reveal a flaw! Qu Ping can't grasp such an opportunity, but that doesn't mean others can't grasp it either!

  Dodging is absolutely clever, but dodging all the time can never win. The only way to win is to attack. But once you attack, you can't maintain that flawless state, and there must be a flaw.

  Things are interdependent; when you attack others' weaknesses, your own weaknesses are also under their attack!

  Chu Yang's heart was stern. His eyes flashed with eagerness: Power! That's what matters!

  Skill is only effective against opponents of similar level or with a small difference, but in the face of absolute power, skill is just a joke!

  But strength is exactly what Chu Yang lacks most right now.

  Tan Tang stood on one side, already staring blankly. At this moment, he suddenly exclaimed excitedly: "Chu Yang, you are really too... handsome..."

  "After some thought, I added another sentence: 'except for being a little worse than me...'"

  "Handsome...hmm...hmm..." Chu Yang hummed and said: "Tan Tang, starting from tomorrow, I'll wake you up every morning to practice with me. I hope that one day I'll be as handsome as you!"

  Tan Tang's face suddenly turned sour and he said bitterly: "You... you can't even be more handsome than me?"

  Chu Yang smiled and said, "Tan Tang, look at the current state of Tianwai Building. It's all people who are soft on the outside but hard on the inside. They can't even withstand a little provocation. Now that the sect is about to start the grand competition, we'll select from among these people those who can inherit Tianwai Building..."

  Chu Yang's voice rose slightly, as if intentionally speaking to someone, with a thick tone of sarcasm and a cold smile that seemed to be hinting at something: "The heavy burden of Tianwai Tower will eventually fall on these people, but can they really protect Tianwai Tower? I'm afraid the disaster of the sect's downfall is just around the corner! Tan Tong, I hope you can stand up for yourself and keep your life safe, rather than being dragged down by others and losing your life!"

  I'm back home, when I left, the flight was delayed for two hours, and on the way back, it was delayed for three and a half hours... I went through security checks early both times, and then happily strolled around inside until I had seen everything. Although I didn't buy anything... Later, the salesgirls at the duty-free shop near the gate wouldn't even greet me when I walked by; they would still say "welcome" to others, but I didn't even get that treatment anymore...