Martial Arts Crossover: Something's Wrong with This Evil Sect

Chapter 212 Lord Sui?

"Hmm? Brother Bai, you've heard of the golden carp?"

Although Bai Zhantang was muttering to himself, the sound he made was almost inaudible.

However, everyone present was a martial artist, and all of them were masters who had opened up their Ren and Du meridians.

Naturally, he heard Bai Zhantang's whisper clearly.

Upon hearing this, Shan Tianxie did not hesitate for a moment and quickly walked to Bai Zhantang's side.

He then grabbed Bai Zhantang's arm tightly and asked in a deep voice.

"Brother Bai, where have you heard of this golden carp? Are you sure it's a golden carp? This is a matter of great importance, please think about it carefully!"

It's no wonder that Shan Tianxie lost his composure slightly, since he had already given up hope.

The world is so vast, you really can't find such a rare treasure without a bit of luck!

But unexpectedly, just when you think you've reached the end of the road, a new path opens up before you.

"Young Master Shan, please don't be in a hurry. I only heard Xiao Bei mention it before."

This was the first time Bai Zhantang had seen Shan Tianxie like this, and he was somewhat bewildered.

However, Bai Zhantang was a man who had seen his share of storms, and he quickly came to his senses, raising his hand to scratch his head.

"Here's what happened: Xiao Bei was playing with her classmates at the Xiliang River..."

According to Xiao Bei, a reclusive old man greatly admired her personality and wanted to take her as his apprentice.

Then, the old man seemed to have taken out a golden carp as a gift for the apprenticeship ceremony; I wonder if it was the kind the young master was looking for?

"Oh?"

Dan Tianxie frowned slightly and then pressed for an answer.

"And then what happened? Did Beckham agree?"

At this point, Bai Zhantang seemed to recall the scene from back then, and a smile crept across his face.

"How could Xiao Bei agree to that! At that time, Xiao Bei had just led his classmates to form some kind of 'Eight Great Factions,' and was locked in a fierce battle with Qiu Xiaodong in the academy."

"They had no interest in that. When they told us about it later, the golden carp just treated it as a funny story and didn't take it seriously..."

"So that's what happened..."

Dan Tianxie frowned slightly, sensing that this matter was not simple.

Someone who casually uses a golden carp as a gift to become an apprentice is definitely not an ordinary person.

This person probably valued Mo Xiaobei's talent for martial arts more than her personality!

After all, Mo Xiaobei is a martial arts prodigy, one in a million.

In the original novel, he was able to master the Sunflower Acupuncture Technique in just three days, and even managed to immobilize Bai Zhantang if he wasn't careful.

This talent for martial arts is simply terrifying!

Even in the Valley of Bliss, only the eldest brother's disciple could rival him in talent.

The old man, seeing an opportunity, was delighted and wanted to take the disciple to bring glory to his family; this was perfectly reasonable.

I wonder which kind of deity he is. Although I feel that he is unlikely to be a match for Gu Santong, I'd better play it safe for now.

Thinking of this, Shan Tianxie slowly asked, "Brother Bai, may I ask how that old man was addressed?"

"This."

Bai Zhantang was taken aback upon hearing this, then frowned and thought for a long time before speaking somewhat uncertainly.

"As for his name, I don't think I've ever heard Beckham mention it."

As soon as he finished speaking, Bai Zhantang remembered something and added, "Oh... but the old man told Xiao Bei to call him 'Centenarian,' saying that he had lived for over a hundred years."

"A centenarian? He's lived to be a hundred years old?"

Dan Tianxie muttered a couple of sentences to himself, while his mind began to race.

But I just can't think of any master with such a title.

But it doesn't matter anyway; in such a vast world, it's impossible for every master to have a name.

For him, any news about the golden carp was already a wonderful thing.

Therefore, Shan Tianxie did not delve any further into the matter, but instead changed the subject and asked a question.

"Could you trouble Brother Bai to take us to visit this centenarian tomorrow? And see if the golden carp is still there?"

"This is no small matter!"

Bai Zhantang agreed readily, but then seemed to have thought of something.

He then said somewhat hesitantly, "Young Master Shan, let's get this straight up. We should treat the elderly better, as they can't withstand much hardship."

Bai Zhantang was clearly thinking about the scene when he first met Shan Tianxie, and Shan Tianxie grabbed Tong Xiangyu without saying a word.

He was afraid that if he led the way and something happened to the old man, how could he face the people in the surrounding villages?

Moreover, if news of him bullying elderly people living alone were to spread, he would be drowned in the spittle of everyone in the inn.

Upon hearing this, Xi Yu and Xia Xueyi's pupils constricted sharply.

Good bro! You said this in front of the young master?

With such a silver tongue, are you planning to ruin your life from now on?

After saying this, Bai Zhantang felt a little guilty, wondering if he had been too disrespectful to Young Master Shan.

Just as I was about to say something, I tried to backtrack: "Young Master Shan, I didn't..."

"It doesn't matter."

Upon hearing this, Shan Tianxie was not angry; his expression remained unchanged, and he simply smiled faintly.

"I only want the golden carp. I won't make things difficult for the old man, and I certainly won't put Brother Bai in a difficult position."

That's true. Although Shan Tianxie was indeed a little angry at first, he thought about it again and realized that it was already good enough that he could say some things.

Does he care what others think of him?

"Now I'm relieved. I was just being petty and judging others by my own standards."

Hearing Shan Tianxie's assurance, Bai Zhantang finally felt relieved, let out a long sigh, and said with a forced smile.

Putting aside other things, I can trust Mr. Shan's integrity.

"Then everyone should get some rest, we have to get up early tomorrow morning."

After Shan Tianxie finished speaking, he took the lead and walked upstairs.

Seeing that the matter had been settled, Gu Santong and the others did not delay any longer and went upstairs to find their rooms to rest.

After all, I've been running around these past two days.

........

The next morning, just as the sun rose in the east, it bathed the earth in a golden hue.

Shan Tianxie and the others had already followed Bai Zhantang to the Xiliang River.

Bai Zhantang pointed to the dilapidated thatched hut in front of him and said, "Young Master Shan, that thatched hut in front is the residence of that centenarian."

Dan Tianxie looked in the direction the finger was pointing and saw a thatched hut standing alone by the river, its exterior looking very simple.

It seems as if a sudden gust of wind could tear it to shreds.

But it just stood there quietly, giving off an indescribable feeling.

Just then, a voice suddenly came from inside the house.

A mountain is not famous for its height, but for the immortals who dwell there.

It’s not the depth of the water that makes it magical, but the presence of a dragon.

This is a humble abode, but my virtue makes it fragrant.

The voice wasn't loud, and the tone was unhurried, yet it resonated in everyone's ears.

A look of seriousness flashed in Gu Santong's eyes.

A master, an unparalleled master!

"Isn't it a pleasure to have friends coming from afar? Why not come in and have a chat?"