System: I Can Open Martial Arts Chests

Chapter 150 - 108: A Blade and a Sword

No one knew what Hua Jinnian was thinking. After the man pressed Bian City down with a palm, he looked up to see that Gentle had already left her position and ran behind Chu Qing.

"Dear niece, why are you running?

"Could Uncle Cheng possibly harm you?"

Saying this, he stepped forward, trying to grab again.

But this time, his grab was not aimed at Gentle, but at Chu Qing.

Previously, there was Bian City protecting Gentle. Now that Gentle had run behind Chu Qing, it was apparent she took him as her support.

The man understood that to take Gentle away today, he’d have to move these two ’supports’ aside.

Chu Qing was just eating, his eyebrows slightly furrowed as the grab came near; his chopsticks turned with the flow, and the Blood Saber Technique was unleashed, targeting the wrist of the incoming hand.

The man hadn’t taken Chu Qing seriously, but this move indeed caught him off guard.

Using chopsticks as a saber naturally can’t sever a wrist.

However, given his status, being flicked on the wrist by a chopstick would be a loss of face.

In that instant, his wrist turned, attempting to pinch the chopsticks with two fingers.

Yet Chu Qing switched moves even faster, releasing the chopsticks, which spun around the man’s wrist. He caught the chopsticks with a spin while pressing down with his palm momentum.

This was a move from the Golden Crow Saber Technique, which uses the saber handle and wrist to disarm an opponent during combat.

Though now Chu Qing was using chopsticks instead, which was less convenient.

But with that press, the hand that was about to pinch the chopsticks went into the dish and grabbed a piece of meat.

Chu Qing lifted his head with a smile:

"Vice Hall Master Cheng, are you so busy that you came too hastily without a meal today?

"Why not sit down together?"

"You cheeky fellow!"

Vice Hall Master Cheng snorted, pulled back his hand, and put the piece of meat into his mouth:

"The taste is decent. Your technique is quite something, not Taiyi Sect’s style, and Cui Paozhang wouldn’t teach a disciple like you. Who are you?"

"My humble name is not worth mentioning, Vice Hall Master Cheng, no need to ask."

Chu Qing spoke calmly:

"We both know why you’re here for Gentle.

"But since you’re still cloaked with a veneer of decency, there’s no need to tear it off. Why don’t you draw the lines for negotiation, and let’s set some terms?

"Save us from causing too much trouble... difficult to resolve."

Vice Hall Master Cheng squinted his copper-bell-like eyes at Chu Qing, suddenly bursting into laughter:

"Interesting, interesting!

"It’s been a long time since I’ve met such an intriguing young man."

Hua Jinnian couldn’t help but glance at Cheng Tieshan, feeling his eyelids twitching.

The name Cheng Tieshan might not sound exceptional, but this person is indeed the Iron Blood Hall’s Vice Hall Master.

Years ago, when Iron Blood Hall was not as strong as today, it nearly got obliterated by a power called Red Cloud Valley.

This Red Cloud Valley was extraordinary, rising swiftly with a Valley Master who had powerful martial arts. Within a few years, it almost swept across the lands.

Even Iron Blood Hall’s Grand Hall Master Tie Lingyun was besieged by Red Cloud Valley, getting seriously injured.

The tides turned because of Cheng Tieshan.

He alone invaded Red Cloud Valley, which resulted in a battle that flowed with rivers of blood and piles of corpses.

Cheng Tieshan, with his Iron Palms, forcibly twisted off the head of the Red Cloud Valley Master.

Thus, the once-famed Red Cloud Valley got erased from Martial World.

Cheng Tieshan also rose to fame through this battle, known as ’Guest of Red Cloud Mountain, Iron Palm Crosses the River’, due to the Red Cloud Valley battle and his extraordinary Iron Palms.

Of course, afterward, some claimed Cheng Tieshan accomplished this because the Red Cloud Valley Master was already injured beforehand.

Others said... this wasn’t solely done by Cheng Tieshan.

Red Cloud Valley’s rise made it a thorn for many powers.

The battle was in fact a coalition of forces, with Cheng Tieshan as the front, gaining fame.

Regardless, his reputation soared, making this little flower childe insignificant in comparison.

Even Divine Blade Hall’s Jiang Divine Saber would stand shorter before him.

Facing such a figure, the calm demeanor of this young lord is quite admirable.

"So, does this mean Vice Hall Master Cheng agrees?"

Chu Qing laid down his bowl and chopsticks, looking at Cheng Tieshan:

"Then please, Vice Hall Master Chen, draw out the terms."

"Alright."

Cheng Tieshan’s face grew serious:

"Since you caught my interest, if I don’t give you a chance, it’d be a pity.

"How about this... today I have plenty of men, just these two, a saber and a sword.

"They have yet to master martial arts, but they’re barely worth a fight, you duel them individually, if you overcome them, then you can contend with me.

"However, to avoid saying I bullied you, which might tarnish my reputation.

"We’ll limit our bout to three moves.

"If I can’t defeat you within three moves, I’ll turn around and leave!

"Otherwise, Gentle will have to come with me, and I will protect her back to Luochun Manor."

Bian City furrowed his brows at the saber and the sword duo, finally nodding at Chu Qing.

Mo Duxing shook his head:

"He cannot battle alone, I... mm-mm-mm..."

His words were cut off, mouth covered by Bian City.

Chu Qing then directed his gaze to Gentle, asking for her opinion.

After all, the stake of this gamble was her.