Starting from the Greyhound, seventy-two changes.

Chapter 109: Attack the Dock

In front of the Liangjiang Guild Hall, the Longjiang River is flowing rapidly, and the boats of the Yulong Society form a beautiful picture of hundreds of boats competing for the current on the river.

"Young Master Chen, you are indeed courageous and heroic."

Zhao Chuanzu walked over, put his hands behind his back and smiled at Chen Ku:

"From the look of you, I don't think you are here with good intentions."

Chen Ku rolled his eyes and said, "Baojiao County is my territory, and you are the one who wants to challenge me, so you are the one who comes."

Zhao Chuanzu smiled calmly and said:
"Yes, Zhao is here to challenge Brother Chen, the ninth one today. I also want to know why the famous master ranked you above me. It seems that I will soon experience your ability."

"We're going to fight here?"

Chen Ku looked at the entrance of Liangjiang Guild Hall and said:
"The venue is spacious. Now, how are you going to play?"

As he spoke, he had already taken out his heavy iron stick from behind his back and smashed it heavily on the ground, poking a hole in the large bluestone in front of the Liangjiang Guild Hall.

This move shocked many people and made them look sideways.

There was also a hint of strangeness in Lin Xinglong's eyes.

Needless to say, a stick weighing a thousand pounds could crush any stone into pieces if it was lifted one foot and dropped. However, Chen Ku only poked a hole in it. This was not caused by the weight, but by the fact that he was able to lift the thousand-pound iron stick as if it were light, and was able to control the strength of the stick calmly and concentrate it on one point.

"As expected of you, you are Master Yang's successor. It seems that one of your Violent Ape Thousand-pound Staff moves has already reached perfection. It's amazing."

The person who speaks attracts everyone's attention.

It was Thirteenth Young Master Xie Qingfeng.

He has a clear and charming voice.

Chen Ku nodded slightly and said, "Thank you for your compliment, Thirteenth Young Master."

Then he looked at Zhao Chuanzu, waiting for his response.

When Zhao Chuanzu saw Chen Ku's move, a trace of solemnity appeared on his face, and then he smiled and said:
"How do you compare? Since I've come to your precious place, of course I should follow the local customs. I heard that the Yulong Society, Chai Tiepu and Yaowangtang in Baojiao County all have their own ways of resolving conflicts with other forces, which are called 'fighting at the dock', 'climbing the knife mountain' and 'taking poison' respectively..."

This statement came out.

There was an uproar in front of the Liangjiang Guild Hall.

Jiang Shaoyou and Chai Tiangui's faces turned pale, and they looked at Zhao Chuanzu angrily.

Making friends through martial arts?

Are you going to make it this big?
Lin Xinglong was not a native of Baojiao County. He was curious at this time. Seeing the reaction of the people around him, he didn't know what it meant, so he frowned and looked at his cousin Sui Qingfang:

"Sister Sui, what does it mean to fight at the dock? And what about walking on a knife mountain and taking poison?"

However, Sui Qingfang's face also looked a little pale.

It seemed that she had not expected that Zhao Chuanzu, an outsider, would actually mention the three traditions of Baojiao County.

Facing my cousin's questions.

She took a deep breath, lowered her voice, leaned over and slowly explained:
"The wharf he mentioned is part of the wharf culture. It is also the story of how the Yulong Society, one of the three major giants in Baojiao County, started to make a fortune. Wharf means water and land wharf. As you know, there are 31 wharves of various sizes along the river in the entire Qiulong Prefecture. The wharf in Baojiao County is not the most famous one, but it was the most fiercely contested one in the early years."

Lin Xinglong said this was understandable.

The wharf is a place where interests are exchanged. Before the founding of the country of Daji, the people of Baojiao had been doing business along the banks of the river, but they had never had their own wharf, so their business was always restricted.

Finally, in the year when Daji was founded, the people of Baojiao had their own wharf.

"Fighting for the wharf means fighting for the wharf. When the wharf in Baojiao County was first built, all the gangs were fighting for the right to use the wharf. After obtaining the wharf handling rights, most gang leaders liked to recruit workers in their hometowns, and naturally formed rural gangs. The fight for the wharf is a fight for the market, and it is also a fight for the right to survive for those merchants, boatmen, and porters. In order to fight for the wharf, there have been many gang fights in Baojiao's history. All parties paid a lot of money to the government, and even asked local officials to come forward to perform scenes of fighting for the wharf. Between the wharves, when carrying goods, going up and down the slope, there must not be any overtaking, otherwise it will lead to bloody fights."

Sui Qingfang said:

"Among them, the most powerful and wealthy one was the 'Fish and Dragon Society'. In order to occupy the Baojiao Wharf, the Fish and Dragon Society and the various gangs fought for years, but it was impossible to tell who was superior or who belonged. Until... 80 years ago, hundreds of lives were lost, and the court could no longer ignore it. So on that day, they called the leaders of the various gangs together in the Baojiao County Office, set up a large iron furnace in the courtyard, and told the major gangs:

"You all have your reasons, but I have no intention of judging who is right or wrong. Sorry. Today, for the sake of fairness, a pair of iron boots are being burned in the furnace here. Each of your gangs will send one person. Whoever can wear them and walk three steps in this hall will own the dock area of ​​the Han River."

Lin Xinglong's face turned serious when he heard this.

There have always been idiots in the government, but this particularly easy way of judging cases is the first time I've seen it.

Red-hot big iron boots!

Even if you are a martial artist, you are still a mortal, not indestructible, so who can wear it? Not to mention walking three steps on the ground.

"And then?" he asked.

When Sui Qingfang said this, a trace of awe appeared in his eyes, and he said:
"After the county magistrate finished speaking, a short man walked out of the Yulong Society. It turned out that he was a barber in the Yulong Society, and his martial arts skills were not very high. He clenched his fists and walked towards the furnace hall, saying, 'I'll do it'..."

"Then the bailiff used pliers to pick up the pair of red-hot iron boots.

Then, in the eyes of all the gangs, warriors, and masters in Baojiao County, they saw the short young barber calmly inserting his feet into the red-hot iron boots...

At that time, the whole courtyard of the county government office was filled with the smell of burnt human flesh. The whole street was filled with the stench of burnt flesh. Everyone was dumbfounded. They saw the barber wearing red-hot iron boots. They heard the sound of burnt flesh with every step he took. They heard the sound of sizzling with every step he took. The barber took five steps like a dream and fell down in the lobby of the Baojiao County Government Office, dying heroically for the Yulong Society.

"At that moment, everyone was shocked beyond words. The ruthless people of the Yulong Society convinced everyone with their ruthlessness, and finally succeeded in making Baojiao Wharf completely the territory of the Yulong Society."

Sui Qingfang sighed:

"This is the 'fighting dock' where the Yulong Society made its fortune. The Chai Tie Pu and Yao Wang Tang are roughly the same. When they were not so big back then, they fought with ruthlessness and recklessness. Climbing a knife mountain meant climbing a hundred-meter knife ladder, and taking poison meant tasting the poison."

Yang Xinglong was shocked when he heard this. Chen Ku was also incredulous, looking at Zhao Chuanzu like a madman and said:
"Are you here to risk your life?"

Zhao Chuanzu said calmly: "Today, not only me, but also Brother Qu Fengqu from the Chai Tie Pu, and you, each of us will choose one of these three things and see who can do it. If someone can do it for himself and others, then the others will definitely be convinced."

Sui Qingfang frowned.

He immediately came to Chen Ku and said in a low voice:
"Don't agree to it. There is something fishy and wrong here. I understand why Zhao Chuanzu wanted to find Qu Feng. Chaitiepu has a martial art called 'Hard Qi Iron Cloth Shirt'. After mastering it, one can spread the internal energy to the surface of the body, making it not afraid of ordinary swords and knives... And Zhao Chuanzu must have similar means. I guess he can't withstand the fire, but he probably took a pill that can cure all poisons. You didn't prepare anything today, only a stick, but they came prepared. This competition is not in your favor, you have reason to refuse."

Zhao Chuanzu saw Sui Qingfang whispering to Chen Ku.

He seemed to have guessed something and smiled faintly:

"Brother Chen, are you scared? I can guess what this girl said to you, but don't forget one thing. I am proposing this based on the fair means for the three major forces in Baojiao County to resolve the fight. Besides, besides me, Brother Qu Feng and Brother Chen are all from the three major forces.

Why, do you think Brother Qu Feng and I are well prepared? But don't forget, over the years, Chai Tie Pu has already developed a unique skill that allows people to climb the mountain of knives because of the bloody lessons of the armed fight back then. I heard that Yulonghui also has a means of "fishing chestnuts in the fire". Could it be that only Yaowang Hall has not made any progress?
You may refuse it.”

Everyone's face changed.

It is impossible that Yaowangtang does not have the means to detoxify.

But everyone could see that Chen Ku came here in a hurry today, without any preparation, and had no idea that Zhao Chuanzu was going to compete with this.

Chai Tiangui whispered a few words to the person next to him, asking him to quickly go to the mansion to get the bait rat. If he could make it in time, maybe he could catch it.

But Zhao Chuanzu didn't give him time.

He said to Chen Ku:

"Brother Chen, please tell me something. If you don't agree, today will be the competition between Brother Qu Feng and I. You just watch from the sidelines. The victory or defeat will be decided by Sect Master Huang Muxia and Young Master Xie Shisan. I believe that even if someone dies, it will be a good story in the martial arts world if it is spread out in the future."

Huang Muxia also came out to answer at this time and said:
"Yes, today we are at the Liangjiang Guild Hall. I guarantee in the name of the Liangjiang Guild Hall that once the competition begins, there will be absolutely no external help. It all depends on one's individual background, bones, and means. If anyone cheats, I, Huang Muxia, guarantee that I will never give him a chance. The Thirteenth Young Master of the Xie Family is here to testify."

Xie Qingfeng nodded gently: "No external aid, only relying on ability, we are all people of the world, this is the bottom line."

Finally, everyone looked at Chen Ku.

Chen Ku looked at Zhao Chuanzu and Qu Feng and said:
"It's not that I can't agree, but there's one thing. I came to participate in the competition today because Brother Zhao Chuanzu said that if you lose, you have to lose to my iron shop in Qiulong Mansion. That's why I am willing to come here."

"But I don't know, why should I compete with Brother Qu Feng?"

Qu Feng looked unhappy when he heard this.

He subconsciously looked at Zhao Chuanzu. He couldn't use a shop in Qiulong Mansion as a bargaining chip.

Zhao Chuanzu secretly sucked his teeth. He never expected that he had heated up the atmosphere and nature of the competition to such an extent, which was no different from a life-and-death fight, and yet the other party was still thinking about that shop and money?
What a poor bastard!

Just as I was about to speak, I added a code to Qu Feng’s song.

Then I heard Xie Qingfeng say:

"What do you want? Tell me about it."

"Chai Tiepu should have a good relationship with the iron shop in Qiulongfu. Why not add 18,000 kilograms of rare gold and mother iron..." Chen said with a wry smile.

"Strange gold is unlikely, but mother iron is possible." Xie Qingfeng smiled faintly and said, "How much do you need?"

"One hundred thousand jin." Chen Kushizi opened his mouth loudly.

Xie Qingfeng shook his head and said, "We don't have that much. At most I can get you more than 20,000 kilograms."

Chen Ku blinked and said, "It's ok to pay the rest in silver. After all, Zhao Chuanzu has already pledged a shop worth 100,000 taels."

Xie Qingfeng said: "Okay."

Zhao Chuanzu spoke coldly and asked, "Brother Chen, both our families have pledged something, what about you? Don't you want to pledge something?"

"Alas, I am very poor. I am not as rich as you two. I don't have anything valuable."

Chen Ku sighed first, then slowly regained his composure, his tone gradually becoming firm and calm:
"If you must bet, there is one thing that is valuable, and that is my life. Today, I am betting my life here and challenging three things at once. If I cannot do it, I will die on the spot and you will all go away!"

After hearing these words, Zhao Chuanzu was stunned.

Sui Qingfang and many people from all walks of life in Baojiao all gave a shocking response:
"Young Master Chen! You have guts!"

In particular, some members of the Yulong Society who were present were deeply moved, as if they saw the barber who had died bravely that year.

Back then, the barber died heroically for the sake of the Yulong Society's dock.

today……

Facing the "set-up" that was clearly a provocation and a long-prepared plan, the outsiders provoked the Baojiao people. In their eyes, Chen Ku was just like the barber senior back then...

Only when you have put life and death aside can you be so ruthless.

"Three challenges at once?"

Huang Muxia's face twitched and he said:
"Nephew Chen, please stop making trouble."

He just wanted to do a notarization and didn't want to force anyone to death. Chen Ku made such a big fuss and might really force someone to death. At that time... he would definitely be beaten to death by the angry and crazy Yang Luchan!
"No trouble."

Chen Ku said calmly:
"Let's get started. Put on the iron boots, poison, and knife ladder, and send them to those two as well."

Fighting for the wharf is the wharf culture of Wuhan in reality. During the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty, people from Baoqing and Anhui fought for the wharf in Hanzheng Street. A barber was so righteous and fearless that he put on red-hot iron boots and walked five steps in public. The whole street was filled with the smell of burnt iron and he died on the spot. He was able to do what no one else could do and shocked everyone. He also scared away the people from Anhui and saved an important wharf for his hometown with a heroic ruthlessness. Afterwards, the Baoqing Gang never neglected the living expenses of the barber's family and descendants, and supported them every year.

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