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Chapter 35, Is this all the Beggar Clan's Nine-Bag Elder is?
Is he the Nine-Bag Elder of the Beggars' Sect?

Lu Chen racked his brains for a while, but couldn't recall any powerful elders in the Beggars' Sect.

In his memory, it seemed that the Beggars' Sect was entirely supported by its leader.

Once the powerful leader is gone, the gang will quickly fall into a situation where anyone can kick them while they're down.

It seems like the elders are just there to make up the numbers?
Of course, this could just be his mistaken impression.

After all, in the era of Tian Long Ba Bu and Legend of the Condor Heroes, the leaders of the Beggars' Sect were too strong, and their aura was too dazzling.

It's quite normal for the elders to pale in comparison to their brilliance.

But to rise to the position of Nine-Bag Elder, second only to the gang leader, in the number one gang with over 100,000 disciples, he might actually have some skills.
Lu Chen pondered to himself, glancing briefly at the plump and fair-skinned Elder Peng.

At this moment, the burly man wielding the nine-ringed broadsword glared angrily at Lu Chen and shouted:

"Our Hanshui Gang opened its doors wide to welcome you with the utmost sincerity, yet you resorted to murder at the slightest disagreement. Do you still have any sense of the rules of the martial arts world?"

This man was none other than Cao Song, the leader of the Han River Gang, also known as "The River-Turning Dragon".

The young man in black robes beside him was Shen Qingshi, the second-in-command known as "Black-Clad Scholar".

Lu Chen was reminiscing about the Beggars' Sect members and didn't bother with Cao Song. Huang Rong chuckled and said crisply:

"What a welcoming ceremony! Those fishing nets and lime powder, are they also a generous gift prepared for us in good faith? Do they really think we're young, naive, and easy to bully?"

Her words drew the attention of the Han River Gang members, who had been completely captivated by Lu Chen's fierce killing intent, to Huang Rong and Li Mochou, who were following behind Lu Chen.

Upon seeing the two women, even with Lu Chen's fierce demeanor in front of them, the members of the Hanshui Gang couldn't help but be amazed. They thought to themselves, "No wonder the Third Brother (the Third Leader) suffered a setback. These two young ladies are truly like celestial beings. Who wouldn't be envious?"
However, given the current situation, the members of the Han River Gang were not in the mood to admire the beauties.

Cao Song's earlier questioning had been cut off by Huang Rong, causing his momentum to wane slightly. However, a glance at Elder Peng, who remained calm and composed behind him, gave him renewed confidence, and he said sternly:
"Who exactly are you? Dare to state your names?"

Huang Rong chuckled:
"What is there to be afraid of? This one..."

She pointed at Lu Chen and said in a serious tone:
"His surname is Lu, his given name is Chen, and his nickname is 'Little Sword Demon'!"

She originally wanted to say "Heavenly Divine Sword", but then she thought that Lu Chen had not yet reached the level of the Five Greats, so it was best to wait until he participated in the Mount Hua Sword Tournament and earned a ranking before using this nickname.

So they came up with the nickname "Little Sword Demon" for him on the spot. Senior Dugu was called "Sword Demon". Lu Chen mainly cultivated swordsmanship and also obtained Senior Dugu's Xuan Tie Heavy Sword and Qing Gang Sword. It seems quite appropriate to call him "Little Sword Demon".

Lu Chen was also very satisfied with this nickname.

After all, calling it "Heavenly Divine Sword" is a bit embarrassing now; using "Little Sword Demon" to pay homage to Dugu Qiubai is not bad.

Li Mochou was stunned:
Little Sword Demon? Although it uses the humble word "little," the title "Sword Demon" is quite imposing!

Now that I'm out here venturing into the world, shouldn't I also have a cool nickname? What should I call myself?
"Little Sword Immortal? No, my swordsmanship seems inferior to Brother Lu's."

So, shall we call her the Sword Hermit of Zhongnan? The Fairy of Zhongnan?

Cao Song, Shen Qingshi, and the others were taken aback:
Little Sword Demon?
Who is this person? I've never heard of them before.

Upon hearing this nickname, Elder Peng narrowed his eyes and let out a cold laugh:

"Little Sword Demon? The word 'demon' is well chosen. At such a young age, he kills without hesitation. Isn't he just like a madman?"

Upon hearing Elder Peng speak, Cao Song and Shen Qingshi both breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that Elder Peng couldn't stand it anymore and was going to personally teach the juniors a lesson.

Elder Peng chuckled for a while, then stood with his hands behind his back, looking down at Lu Chen and the other two, and spoke calmly:
"My surname is Peng, and I am the Nine-Bag Elder of the Beggars' Sect. Who are you juniors? Your actions are so ruthless, killing people at the drop of a hat. You have no regard for the rules of the martial world! Didn't your elders teach you that in the martial world, harmony is paramount, and one should be forgiving when possible?"

Huang Rong chuckled:
"Peace is paramount? Forgive others when you can? My father never taught me that. He only taught me that if anyone bullies me, chop off their left hand if they reach out, and cut off their right hand if they reach out. If they dare to insult me, cut out their tongue. Of course, breaking their legs wouldn't be bad either..."

Upon hearing this, not only were the members of the Han River Gang astonished, but Li Mochou was also speechless for a long time:
Did Rong'er's father really teach her like that? He sounds like a great demon.
Lu Chen, however, thought this was quite normal.

That's Huang Yaoshi for you. Cutting out tongues, piercing ears, breaking legs—these are all basic operations for this master Huang. The "evil" in "Eastern Heretic" isn't just because Master Huang is cynical and disregards etiquette.

Elder Peng was also quite taken aback.

He originally intended to adopt the airs of a senior figure in the martial arts world and an elder of a major sect, and investigate the backgrounds of these three young people. However, he never expected that this young girl would say such a thing.

"Young lady, don't spout nonsense. What kind of elder would teach their own children like that?"

"My father!" "What...what is your father's name?"

Huang Rong chuckled:
"My father's name? You, fat old man, are not worthy to know it, you are just a nine-bag elder of the Beggars' Sect."

"you!"

Elder Peng was furious and pointed at Lu Chen and the other two:
"Get them!"

Cao Song and Shen Qingshi exchanged a glance, hesitated for a moment, and then tacitly bypassed Lu Chen, rushing towards Li Mochou and Huang Rong respectively.

Without saying a word, the other skilled members of the Han River Gang bypassed Lu Chen, split into two groups, and followed their respective leaders to attack the two girls.

Li Mochou had previously defeated the Han River Gang's ambush with Huang Rong, and had watched Lu Chen easily defeat them. Now she was full of confidence. When she saw Cao Song leading his men towards her, she was not flustered at all. The corners of her lips turned up slightly, and she casually drew her long sword. She imitated Lu Chen's calm and composed demeanor and swung her sword to meet the enemy.

Facing Shen Qingshi and the others rushing towards her, Huang Rong remained calm and said with a smile:
"We'll handle these few. Brother Lu Chen, just deal with that fat old man."

As he spoke, he drew his Qinggang Sword, unleashed the "Falling Blossom Sword Technique," and unleashed a wisp of azure cold light, like fine rain or falling flowers, to meet Shen Qingshi and the others.

Seeing that Huang Rong was handling a large group with ease, and knowing that she had an invulnerable "soft armor" and could use hidden weapons, Lu Chen wasn't too worried. He looked at Elder Peng and slowly said:

"The Beggar Clan's Nine-Bag Elder, in terms of status, is only below the Beggar Clan Leader, but I wonder if his martial arts skills are also as good."

He's getting serious.

Because Elder Peng was likely the first martial arts master of considerable skill that he encountered in actual combat.

As a dignified Nine-Bag Elder of the Beggars' Sect, his martial arts skills are definitely far superior to those of Xue Wu and Zhang Yong, and may even be at a first-rate level.

Such a formidable enemy should not be underestimated!
Elder Peng's narrow eyes flashed with a cold light as he sneered:
"You ignorant brat! Today I'll show you what it means to be outmatched and have a world beyond your understanding!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Elder Peng leaped into the air, his obese body soaring more than ten feet into the air and sweeping two or three feet across, like a fat tiger descending a mountain, pouncing on Lu Chen from the air and striking him with both palms.

It must be said that Elder Peng is indeed a master.

The force of those two palms as they leaped into the air was extremely fierce. Before the palms even landed, a sharp gust of wind rushed towards him, making Lu Chen's breath catch in his throat.

At the same time, a strange, shimmering light appeared in his narrow eyes, which were fixed on Lu Chen.

Elder Peng's true trump card was a strange technique called "Mind Control Technique".

This technique can induce a state of mental confusion through eye contact. When combined with verbal and gestural guidance, it can even induce a deep sleep.

In this immediate confrontation, without the conditions for gradual guidance, it is impossible to directly knock someone unconscious. However, as long as someone is targeted by his eyes and falls under his "mind-controlling technique," their mind will be momentarily dazed, and they will be struck squarely by his palms!

Elder Peng was determined to win, and he didn't believe that a young man like Lu Chen, who looked to be under twenty, could withstand his "mind-controlling technique".

however……

Lu Chen, who was on high alert and extremely serious, felt that Elder Peng might have some serious problem.

Do you think your martial arts skills can crush mine?

Are you using "Flying Dragon in the Sky" from the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms again?

Can your lightness skill really allow you to turn in mid-air, or even circle around like an eagle without falling?

How dare they jump up and hit me...

Is he trying to show off?
But you are a nine-bag elder of the Beggars' Sect, a seasoned veteran. Don't you know that when masters clash, it's best to be down-to-earth?

I was thinking they might have to bring out the Xuan Tie Heavy Sword...

Shaking his head in disappointment, Lu Chen took a slight step to the side, avoiding Elder Peng's palm strike. At the same time, his forearm, holding the sword, suddenly transformed into a blurry afterimage, and the longsword, with a whoosh, turned into a streak of light, piercing straight into Elder Peng's heart.

Well, Elder Peng's "Mind-Control Technique" had no effect on Lu Chen, whose sea of ​​consciousness was guarded by the "Immortal Slaughtering Sword Intent".

He didn't even realize that Elder Peng had used a sneak attack; he only thought that although Elder Peng's eyes were small, his pupils were shrewd...

(End of this chapter)