Free Web NovelChapter 378: Chapter 220: Birthday Banquet
"I borrowed him to swindle drinks... but I also helped him a lot.
"However, Cao Qiupu’s [Seven Rhymes Celestial Sound Sword Technique] is extraordinary. He had a rather difficult past, his foundation solid beyond imagination.
"His self-created [Five Elements Returning to the Origin Skill] is even more ingenious, with great potential.
"I fought him with the [Nine Forms of Autumn Light Sword], truly giving my all, but nearly lost to his ’Hundred Sounds Return Flow’.
"That ’Hundred Sounds Return Flow’ could be described as great sound with faint traces, unexpectedly causing the hundred peaks to resonate in grandeur!
"After this battle, I recalled over and over again, always feeling that Cao Qiupu’s move seemed to have let me off a bit; otherwise, the outcome would be hard to say."
As he spoke, he reflected, appearing to relish the memory of that battle.
Chu Qing was somewhat surprised.
He had known Cao Qiupu for a not-too-short time, but wasn’t deeply familiar with his [Seven Rhymes Celestial Sound Sword Technique].
The first time he saw him use it was in Qingxi Village.
At that time, he showed leniency to a small blacksmith, always trying to restore the other’s mind.
Later, the direct showcase of his martial arts was the battle at Seven Plum Manor, where he opposed Young Master Plum.
However, the techniques shown were few, and none was this move ’Hundred Sounds Return Flow’.
Looking back, it seems Old Cao wasn’t weak in martial arts, but when with him, Cao couldn’t unleash his full potential.
Next time they meet, he can certainly have a good discussion with him.
Chu Qing smilingly poured another cup of wine for Li Hanguang:
"But what impresses me most about Brother Li isn’t the battle Cao Qiupu recounted...
"Do you remember Brother Bai?"
"Hero Cao’s horse?"
Li Hanguang nodded repeatedly:
"Naturally remember, that horse is quite interesting, while Hero Cao is upright and plain, the horse is exceptionally lively."
Chu Qing said leisurely:
"When I first met Cao Qiupu, it was because this horse stole a bellyband from the Mist Rain Tower disciples, being chased by them, almost turning into horse meat dumplings."
"Ah?"
Li Hanguang was stunned for a moment, then laughed heartily:
"That mischievous horse really believed it?"
"Firmly believed, and relished it."
Chu Qing sighed softly:
"Seeing Brother Li’s reaction, this matter was surely orchestrated by Brother Li. I thought Cao Qiupu was trying to avoid responsibility with his words, but unexpectedly..."
Li Hanguang quickly said:
"Just drunken ramblings, who would’ve thought Brother Bai had such a good memory."
"Your ramblings indeed exhausted Cao Qiupu, making him apologize until his legs ran wrecked."
Chu Qing couldn’t help but laugh at this:
"I advise you to stroll less towards Iron Blood Hall, beware of Hero Cao meeting you later, and giving you another ’Hundred Sounds Return Flow’."
Li Hanguang instinctively shrank his nose, yet was a bit curious:
"Cao Qiupu and Iron Blood Hall? How are they connected?"
Chu Qing didn’t hide, briefly explaining the affair.
Li Hanguang’s brows furrowed tightly after listening, he couldn’t help but snort:
"Such a thing happened... seems Cao Qiupu, too, encounters hero difficulties with beauty.
"Mirror of Sin acts like this, does he really think the heroes of the world fear him?
"Once this matter is over, I shall head to Iron Blood Hall to give Cao Qiupu a hand!"
"Aren’t you afraid of attracting trouble?"
Chu Qing raised an eyebrow.
"Hahaha, we Jianghu people, why fear life and death woes!?"
Li Hanguang laughed:
"I became acquainted with Cao Qiupu through fighting, considered as kindred spirits at first sight, if he’s in trouble, not knowing is one thing, but if known, how can I stand by? Allowing him to fight alone?"
After saying this, he directly stood up:
"Enough said, thinking about Mirror of Sin’s deeds, I am filled with indignation.
"Acting on behalf of Heaven, using murder as punishment, before the Mirror of Sin there is no good person?
"If even Cao Qiupu is not a good person, where in this world is there a good person?
"Shen Juke merely has a birthday, today wine has been drunk, a gift given, counted as celebrating the birthday, I’m heading south to Iron Blood Hall, seeking out Cao Qiupu to lend a fist!"
He said it and turned to leave.
Chu Qing stopped him:
"Brother Li, wait a moment."
"The Third Young Master has other instructions?"
Li Hanguang turned to look at Chu Qing.
Chu Qing smiled:
"Li brother, you should join today’s birthday celebration; I’m afraid some events might occur."
"Oh?"
Li Hanguang was taken aback, "Could it be someone intends to stir up trouble? Shen Juke has been out of the Martial World for several years; can anyone still seek trouble with him?"
"Be patient, Li bro. You will know the specifics later."
Chu Qing spoke lightly, and upon hearing this, Li Hanguang indeed decided to stay.
He wanted to see who would dare to make trouble on Shen Juke’s birthday.
Afterward, he pulled Chu Qing aside and started chatting about everything under the sun.
This person was a martial arts fanatic and couldn’t help but discuss Martial Arts with Chu Qing casually.
Chu Qing’s martial arts have grown increasingly advanced, and theoretically far surpass what Li Hanguang could compare to; however, as the saying goes, every person has their strengths and weaknesses.
Li Hanguang specializes in swords and has unique insights into sword techniques.
Some suggestions he mentioned also gave Chu Qing new ideas, yet he did not discuss sword techniques with Li Hanguang but instead brought up fist and palm techniques.
In Martial Arts, different paths lead to the same destination, and Li Hanguang also gained something from this interchange.
The conversation grew more animated between them, and during this process, more people arrived at their seats.
Oddly enough, none of these people sat down; they all stood by the side, as if they were not there to eat but to serve.
Chu Qing occasionally looked up and found that these people’s attire was not that of Shen Family’s servants, and was momentarily stunned.
A man who appeared rather dignified clasped his fists and said:
"Qi Zhenhai from the Fanjing Sub-Pavilion of the Blazing Hall, pays respects to the young master!"
Chu Qing found him familiar, thinking back, he had seen him within the Ghost God Gorge Stronghold of the Blazing Hall:
"Is it you... have you returned?"
"Yes."
Qi Zhenhai quickly nodded:
"I didn’t expect the young master to be in Brahma Shock City; I hadn’t gone to pay respects. Please forgive my offense."
"No harm."
Chu Qing waved his hand:
"I didn’t intend to disturb you. Since we are all here to eat, let’s drop the formalities and quickly take your seat."
"Yes."
Qi Zhenhai nodded immediately, showing great deference to Chu Qing.
It was impossible not to be deferential; others might not have seen Chu Qing’s capabilities, but rumors about stopping the war between two halls in Ghost God Gorge sounded impressive, though the details were unclear.
But Qi Zhenhai knew...
He had witnessed with so many others, Chu Qing slaughter the pawns of the chessmaster under the Prince,
like chopping vegetables, showing Martial Arts prowess so formidable it would drive people to despair just thinking about it.
The single strike of the Celestial Sect’s elder at the Green Outlook School - how mighty was it?
Yet this young master before him grabbed a long sword and struck the old Taoist in Green Outlook’s eyes...punching both of Green Outlook’s eyes black.
Facing such a person, let alone the fact that Beitang Zun had already led the Blazing Hall in submission, even without that, how could he dare show the slightest defiance?
Once Qi Zhenhai sat, those standing by also immediately took their seats.
Only then did Chu Qing realize Qi Zhenhai was one of the leaders of the Blazing Hall and the overseer of the Brahma Shock City’s affairs.
Therefore, he was effectively the City Lord of Brahma Shock City.
His status in Brahma Shock City was highly elevated; if he obediently stood by the side, who would dare sit first?
Earlier, given the lively conversation between Chu Qing and Li Hanguang, Qi Zhenhai did not dare to sit, thus naturally others had to wait obediently as well.
Only now did the others begin to sit, though they dared not sit fully on the chair.
In regular times, they were all notable figures in Brahma Shock City, but now they didn’t even dare to breathe heavily.
Afraid of provoking the young man who moments ago was laughing and chatting with Li Hanguang.
Thankfully, at this moment, all the guests had arrived in the hall.
Shen Juke stood to give a speech, raising his cup to thank all the friends who had come to the birthday celebration; after speaking such words, he announced the beginning of the feast.
Yet just at that moment, Chu Qing suddenly smiled and said:
"Hero Shen, hold on!
"Before we start the feast, I would like to introduce someone to Hero Shen."
Li Hanguang was taken aback upon hearing this. He had heard Chu Qing’s earlier statements and knew someone intended to cause trouble today.
But it now appeared that the person set to cause trouble today might very well be Chu Qing himself?
Shen Juke was also surprised:
"I wonder whom the Third Young Master would introduce to me?"
"I!"
Ye Feifan, who had been standing behind Chu Qing for quite some time, suddenly stepped forward:
"Ye Feifan!"
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ps: I woke up with my throat swollen this morning, and my whole body aching, now I’m chilling to the bone...feels like I’m going to have a fever again, today’s condition is zero, writing only one Chapter...let’s see how it is tomorrow, I’m really fed up, is my immune system going on strike? How come I keep falling sick, only a few days have passed since I last got ill...ah ah ah!!!
