Chapter 18 The strong are respected
Hu Xiaotian said in surprise: "Do you recognize me?"
Song Qian smiled and said, "Young Master, we have tried to get your portrait, so we can confirm it at first sight. The gang leader once predicted that if the gang master is broad-minded and plans to do hegemony, he will definitely come to Lanzhou to seek cooperation. As expected, he guessed it! Xiao Yu, go and invite the gang leader back immediately, and say that Mr. Hu is here!"
Mo Yuying said, "Yes!" He went out in a flash. Su Yuqing secretly looked at Hu Xiaotian and thought to himself: It turns out that he is the legendary character!
Hu Xiaotian said: "Are you so sure of my identity? What if someone deliberately fakes it?"
Song Qian smiled slightly and said, "Although the Golden Axe Gang is not a place where people can enter and exit, who dares to take this risk? Besides, the young master is calm, calm and generous, and naturally exudes a captivating momentum. How can ordinary people imitate it? Moreover, I feel that the domineering aura of this sect's magical skills lurking in the young master's body, which is absolutely impossible to pretend. Only the disciples taught by the leader can practice in the heaven and earth. Let me ask the four high-ranking masters under the leader, who else will come to this sect except Mr. Hu, except Mr. Hu? "
Hu Xiaotian applauded softly and said, "It is worthy of being the 'wisdom star'. It has subtle observation and strict reasoning. No wonder Elder is relieved to let you stand alone! If I have a few talents like you, why worry about not being able to achieve hegemony?"
It turns out that the Golden Axe Gang is an underworld gang in Lanzhou, but it is actually a secret hall of the Demon Cult. The power division of the Demon Cult is quite special. Except for the temple's high priest, the elder of the Fengli Army, who is in charge of the holy city, the other twelve elders are distributed throughout the country, commanding the believers from all over the country, with the number of people ranging from tens of thousands to thousands, and are truly people with real power. Although Chi Yan, Cheng Ying, Hu Xiaotian and others have special identities, they cannot directly manage ordinary believers. If they want to seize the actual control of the Demon Cult, they must win the support of these elders. Among these thirteen elders, most of them are members of the Jiuyi tribe, only one of them is a Han people named Quansu, and they are also assigned to the most desolate and arduous northwest region. Although their jurisdiction is wide, it is the least valued area.
When Hu Xiaotian first went down the snowy mountain, he had already calmly analyzed that if he wanted to defeat Cheng Ying and others, the first step was to have his own power, otherwise he would not have the conditions to fight for overthrowing the underworld. Looking at the Demon Sect, only the Quansu team located in the northwest might support him, because they are both Han people and if they succeed in cooperation, they benefit each other. As for the other elders, they have more or less the idea of excluding foreign races, and they value Chi Yan, Cheng Ying and Zhan Feng, the three direct descendants of the Jiuyi tribe, are unlikely to join his camp at present. Therefore, the most important purpose of his visit to Lanzhou was to convince Quansu, but unexpectedly, so many accidents occurred on the way.
But Cheng Ying also saw the move he was going to take. So after the plan to snipe Hu Xiaotian failed, he immediately adjusted the deployment and sent the "Seven Shura" to sneak into Lanzhou secretly, waiting for the rabbit, trying to stop him and Quan Su from meeting. If Hu Xiaotian had not been quick to react just now, he tempted Su Haoran to rescue the siege and blocked Meng Lieyan's fatal blow, and his soul had already returned to heaven!
Song Qian said modestly: "Where is, the young master is over-reputable!"
Su Haoran suddenly spoke, "The leader's martial arts skills are superb and his power is the world. All the disciples of this sect are respectful! But if someone pretends to be his disciple and cheats everywhere, I, Su Haoran, will be the first to refuse!" He clenched his fists, and a fiery light shot out of his eyes. He stared at Hu Xiaotian without any momentum, and his powerful aura was approaching him.
Hu Xiaotian calmly said, "Why did Brother Su say this? Don't you believe the judgment of Gang Song?"
Su Haoran said coldly: "Of course I trust Uncle Song, but I don't trust you! When you were attacked in the silk shop just now, you didn't have the power to fight back. How could you be called the leader?! Chi Yan, Zhan Feng, and Cheng Ying, who are not masters with unique skills? Just based on your current performance, what qualifications are there to compare with them? I think you can pretend to be anything, but martial arts cannot be impersonated! If you are the real Master Hu Si, you must have practiced the magical skills of this sect.
Please give me some advice to Su, so that we can open our eyes!" Since Hu Xiaotian appeared, he noticed that Su Yuqing's eyes had changed. He seemed to be quite interested in this young man, and couldn't help but become jealous. Although Su Haoran and Su Yuqing were called brothers and sisters, they were not related by blood. He had long fallen in love with this gentle and beautiful sister in his heart, hoping to marry her one day. At this time, he suddenly found that there was another potential opponent, which was very unhappy, so he deliberately wanted to make things difficult for Hu Xiaotian.
Hu Xiaotian shook his head and said, "Brother Su's words are different! The methods of practicing magical skills in this sect are very different. How can you deny my identity because of my temporary performance? I cannot use my internal qi for the time being, so I was injured by a villain. If you and I compete with each other, you can use internal strength but I cannot. The competition has been unfair. Even if you win, it will not be glorious, and it will not be a substantial problem."
Su Haoran's face turned red and he said loudly: "Don't make excuses to shirk me! As long as you have the courage to go to the scene, I don't need internal strength when competing. I don't believe you have the ability to defeat me!"
Seeing the two of them having sex, Su Yuqing stomped her feet and said angrily: "Brother! You have a problem again. You always want to fight with others. Can't you bear it?"
Su Haoran said: "Qing'er, you wronged me! I did this to expose his lies and force him to reveal his true identity so that you will not be deceived by his sweet words. If you wait until you suffer a loss, it will be too late! You get out of the way, I must teach him a lesson!"
Su Yuqing was both ashamed and annoyed, turned around and grabbed Song Qian's sleeve robe and said aggrievedly: "Uncle Song, what should I do if my advice is not taken care of?" Song Qian actually wanted to see Hu Xiaotian's martial arts, and said without considering it: "You don't have to be nervous! They don't use internal strength when they are fighting, so they should not be injured. And I will pay attention to the situation in the field at any time. Once I find something wrong, separate them immediately. You can watch the battle with peace of mind!" Su Yuqing had no choice but to walk aside angrily.
Su Haoran received Song Qian's tacit approval and refused to let Hu Xiaotian go, and said coldly: "What kind of weapon do you want to use? I'll take it immediately!"
Hu Xiaotian knew very well that the Demon Sect adhered to the principle of the strong as respect. If he refused to fight, he would be ridiculed and suspicious, which would be extremely unfavorable to his future plans. In addition, if he could defeat Su Haoran, it would also help establish his prestige and gain the heartfelt support of young believers. Therefore, this battle is inevitable! Take two steps ahead and said neither humbly nor arrogantly: "I use a sword!"
Su Haoran sneered: "You dare to say that you are not fake?! Why don't you use an axe? Have you not learned the magical skill of this sect's 'Ten Axes of Dragon Slaying'?"
Song Qian coughed lightly and interrupted, "Haoran, Mr. Hu had mastered his master from Hengshan, Nanyue. At the age of 16, he went down the mountain to walk around the world. He was famous for his swordsmanship. He had defeated Li Shan, the leader of the Beggars' Sect, and Qingxuzi, the leader of the Wudang sect. Sword technique is indeed one of the martial arts he is best at." After saying that, he took off the sword from his waist, presented it to Hu Xiaotian with both hands, and said with a smile: "This is a family-born sword from Song. I wonder if it can be seen by the young master?"
Su Haoran was secretly surprised and couldn't help but put away his contempt. Li Shan and Qingxuzi are now famous masters in Baidao. The former is known as a new generation of famous swordsmanship, while the latter is a new leader of the Wudang Sect. It is hard to know how powerful martial arts are. If they are defeated by the other party's sword, how could they be careless and underestimate the enemy?
Hu Xiaotian reached out to hold the hilt of the sword, and heard a clanging dragon roar, and the white light was dazzling. A sharp sword that was blowing hair and broken hair was deshelfed out, and a hint of coldness spread rapidly around. He bent his fingers and gently tugged the sword, but heard a slight tremor, and the echo was endless. Deep in his heart, he sensed the long sword's spirit to try, and blurted out: "Good sword!" He gently pulled the sword flower, and the tip of the sword was facing up, using the starting posture of "a pillar of incense to the sky", and said lightly: "Brother Su, please!" He had a sword in his hand, and his whole aura suddenly changed, as if a dangerous cliff was towering, forcing people's souls.
Su Haoran felt the strong pressure brought by his opponent, and his fighting spirit became more and more excited. He raised his left palm and pushed it out, his right fist hidden at his waist, his front foot was empty and he said in a deep voice: "You are a guest from afar, let's take the move first!"
Hu Xiaotian was in a deep mood and said, "Then I'm not polite!" The sword trembled sharply, and he pounced on it. The sharp sword light stabbed Su Haoran's eyes like lightning. The speed difference between the moves was minimal under the premise that neither side could use internal strength. Whoever took the initiative first would take the initiative. It was related to the overall situation of victory or defeat. Of course, he would not be polite and humble. The sword tip pointed to the opponent's most vulnerable and difficult to defend.
The sword light was dazzling, and Su Haoran blinked instinctively, but felt the coldness was so cold that the opponent's long sword had already stabbed without hesitation, and the speed was beyond expectations! He used all his strength to the back heel and bounced backwards in a flash. In the middle of the sap of the left hand, he bounced his two fingers at the tip of the sword, and the sword was shaking the stabbed sword.
Hu Xiaotian couldn't help but praise, "Good Kung Fu!" Su Haoran's eyesight was accurate and his bold moves were indeed very comparable. Whether the move just now was a little slow or a little faster, if his fingers touched the sword blade, he would definitely be sure to stop him. He praised his opponent, but he did not slow down at all. His wrist turned lightly, and the sword appeared like a sudden rain, and he stabbed Su Haoran's chest with a sound. Su Haoran was very aware of it, so he dared not use his flesh and blood to resist the sword. He could only make mistakes and sighed in his heart. Hu Xiaotian was right and did not let people chase him closely like a shadow. The long sword cut and thorned, and the attack was like a tide, which forced the opponent to wander all over the field.
Song Qian and Su Yuqing looked at each other in shock. With Su Haoran's skills, they could not fight back. The battle situation was one-sided, which was simply incredible. Su Yuqing was in a complicated mood and watched the two people fighting nervously, with sweat in her palms.
Hu Xiaotian has a solid foundation and has undergone repeated temperings in every move. In addition, he has rich experience in the battle and has long strength. He has received guidance from peerless masters. When the moves are changed and connected, there is almost no gap to take advantage of. Every sword must be a part that Su Haoran has to defend against. Especially the sword in his hand cuts iron like mud, which makes Su Haoran extremely troubled. Although the situation is unfavorable, Su Haoran keeps his promise and does not secretly use internal force to counterattack the opponent, gritting his teeth and struggling to handle the situation.
Hu Xiaotian used more than 30 swords in a row, but he could not do anything to his opponent even though he had the advantage. He couldn't help but secretly admire Su Haoran's martial arts and will, and felt a sense of mutual appreciation. Suddenly he stopped the sword and refused to attack, and said loudly: "Brother Su, I have the advantage of the sword when fighting, but it is not fair enough to you. How about this battle power draw? When I can use my true energy freely, you and I will let go and decide the outcome."
Su Haoran was so embarrassed during the first time in his life when he was a martial arts competition. He was full of unique skills and could not use it. Only then did he know that there were people outside the human and there was heaven outside the sky. His opponent was so young, but he had realized the realm of unity of human and sword. His wonderful moves changed endlessly. If he cooperated with internal force, how many moves could he resist? He slowly opened his arms, exposed the tiny sword hole under his sleeve robe, and sighed: "Strictly speaking, I have been defeated!"
Hu Xiaotian shook his head and said, "Brother Su is fighting against my sword with bare hands. He is just wearing three sword holes in his sleeve. How can he be said to be defeated? No matter how shameless Hu is, he will never dare to admit that he has won this game! If it is spread, what kind of face can I have to stand in the world?"
Su Haoran smiled bitterly and said, "Young Master Hu, don't comfort me! Your master is wise in swordsmanship, and has endless changes, and it is indeed half better than me. I still have this self-knowledge. I still have this point. If you offend me before, please don't take it to your heart. I will take it back first!" His figure shook and rushed out of the lobby like the wind. Su Yuqing shouted, "Brother, where are you going?" He chased out with a nervous expression. Shao Qing suddenly heard a few loud bangs in the distance, and the screams of low ebbing from everyone.
Hu Xiaotian returned the sword to Song Qian and asked worriedly: "Gang Master Song, the Su brothers and sisters will not be in trouble, right?"
Song Qian said: "Don't worry, Haoran will be fine after venting it. He usually considers himself very high, and it is good to be occasionally hit by setbacks, so as not to know that the world is high and always think that I am the best in the world." He immediately called Hu Xiaotian to enter the inner room and briefly introduced the power of the Northwest Demon Cult.
In addition to the Golden Axe Gang in Lanzhou, the Tiger Gang in Qinghai and the Pegasus Gang in Ningxia are all formed by the Demon Cultists, and are also under the jurisdiction of Quansu. The total number of people in the three major gangs is more than 10,000. Although Quansu is an elder and also serves as the leader of the Golden Axe Gang, most of the Demon Cult disciples sent to the northwest frontier are rebellious figures that other elders are unwilling to take in. They are all rebellious. How could they easily obey orders? The Tiger Gang and the Pegasus Gang separatist and secretly cultivate their own trusted forces. In recent years, the climate has become increasingly difficult to dispatch.
Hu Xiaotian frowned and said, "We must first settle the internal situation when fighting foreign countries. This is a famous saying in ancient times. If an army's orders are not implemented and the generals are in a state of great interest, how can they fight to the battlefield and defeat strong enemies? The situation is so bad, will the entire elder sit idly and let them do whatever they want?"
Before Song Qian could speak, he suddenly heard someone say outside: "The time has not arrived. If you use thunder and thunder rashly, it will be difficult to convince the public, and the second is that it may shake the root cause, so it will be delayed until now." As he finished speaking, one of the people stepped into the door with a bright look, and it was Su Quan, the magistrate of Lanzhou!
Hu Xiaotian stood up and clasped his fists and said, "Would I call you Elder Quan, or Elder Su?" Since he learned that Su Haoran and Su Yuqing were both disciples of the Demon Cult, he had guessed that Su Quan was the elder Quan Su, the two names were pronounced the same in reverse, so he was not surprised after meeting.
Su Quan's eyes flashed and he said in surprise: "How can Mr. Hu know my other identity? Could it be that he has touched my background specifically?"
Hu Xiaotian smiled slightly, his spirit was introverted, and he hid his domineering and mighty aura, and instead said in the accent of "Xia Wentao": "My nephew received a warm hospitality from Uncle Su last night, and he still remembers it freshly and dare not continue to hide it." If he wants to win the other party's trust, he must first treat each other calmly, otherwise he will get twice the result with half the effort. Since both parties are partners in the future and live and die together, he simply exposes himself.
Su Quan looked at him in a daze, and suddenly realized: "It's you!" The previous question was solved. No wonder his handwriting was different from the real Xia Wentao. No wonder he was a scholar who could withstand Su Haoran's momentum. No wonder he could resist Su Yuqing's charm. After taking a closer look at his appearance, he raised his thumb and praised: "Young Master's disguise method is really clever and can afford the four words "unparalleled in wonderful hands". The original makeup made me unable to find any flaws! If it weren't for the young master's admission, I really couldn't believe my eyes."
Hu Xiaotian said, "It is hard to reach the elegant hall if you are a little trick!" He told the story of meeting Xia Wentao in the mountains and being intercepted by someone halfway through. Finally, he said, "I borrowed the identity of 'Xia Wentao', and I originally intended to avoid Cheng Ying's pursuit, and it is easy to find a place to settle in Lanzhou City. I will never dare to hope to climb Miss Su. If you have any offense, please be generous and don't blame me."
Su Quan smiled and said, "No wonder Qing'er's mother complained to me last night, saying that you dislike Qing'er and refused to fulfill the engagement. It turned out that there was another hidden truth! Unfortunately, the young master is not a descendant of the Xia family, otherwise Qing'er would marry you, so everyone would be happy."
Song Qian smiled and said, "Anyway, the surname Xia is dead, so the original engagement will be cancelled naturally. Why don't the elders just follow the flow and let Miss Su get married with the young master! With the identity and character of the young master, it's more than enough to be your son-in-law."
Su Quan's heart moved, and Hu Xiaotian waved his hand and said, "Slowly! The marriage is a big deal, both parties must be in love. After all, it is not sweet to be forced. Miss Su and I just met, and it is far from the point of discussing marriage. Gang Song should not fan the flames!" He paused and said, "Xia Wentao is the elder's old friend, and now he is deliberately murdered. Don't the elder try to investigate the culprit?"
Su Quan and Song Qian looked at each other with a strange expression and sighed: "Why do you have to investigate? The murderer is a disciple of this sect!"
Chapter completed!