I am a living immortal.

Of course, it's also possible that the Grandmaster in front of him, Zhao Lei, is no match for him, and that's probably the reason. If that's not the case, then there's no point in playing anymore.

Die!

The old goat's arm trembled, and petals danced, instantly engulfing Zhao Lei. His sword couldn't keep up with the old goat's speed. Petals fluttered, and crabapple blossoms danced in the air, blooming amidst the blood and flesh. The originally white and pink petals were dyed red by the blood, a dazzling sight.

When all the petals have fallen.

All that remained was a skeleton holding a sword and a few petals, some real and some fake, the fake petals gradually vanishing into thin air.

Chen Tao's gaze towards the old goat changed when he saw this. He hadn't expected the old goat to truly master the sword, let alone be so formidable. The Yuhua Sword, once renowned for its overwhelming power, had been completely crushed. This swordsmanship, this sword technique, this sword radiance, was simply the pinnacle of perfection.

"So what? I told you I know sword skills." The old goat shook the crabapple branch in his hand.

"I believe you, but... I didn't expect you to be so strong." Chen Tao looked at the old goat, his eyes full of fanaticism.

There are many people like Chen Tao.

Everyone watching this competition was shocked. They had originally thought that the existence of a peerless master in Jiading was a rumor, but now, after seeing it with their own eyes, they realized it was true.

Subsequently, the atmosphere in Jiading Prefecture was pushed to an unprecedented height.

News of the Yuhua Sword's defeat and the Haitang Swordsman's stunning strike spread quickly throughout the streets and alleys. Discussions were rife everywhere, with many people eagerly gathering information and analyzing the battle. Those who witnessed it firsthand even used it as a topic of conversation, boasting about it in restaurants and teahouses.

Those who were not very interested in this competition were preparing to set off.

Today, a few top-tier experts arrived, and tomorrow, a grandmaster-level figure arrived. The martial arts world hadn't been this lively for a long time, and most people wanted to see the excitement.

The Jianghu was bustling with activity, and Jiading Prefecture was also bustling with activity, giving them a profound taste of the celebrity effect. A constant stream of people flocked to Jiading Prefecture, and its revenue this year was likely several times higher than in previous years. This was what it felt like to become rich overnight.

These wanderers were wealthy and generous, which made the snack vendors in inns, restaurants, teahouses, etc. grin from ear to ear, and they wanted to kowtow to the old goat on the spot.

The prefect of Jiading Prefecture also felt that they should give a push at this time, so he made a decision to build a venue for the competition while waiting for the prince.

A grand competition venue is in full swing.

The wind blown by the old goat above the rivers and lakes is still fermenting, bringing more unrest in this hot summer.

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As Su Mu and Shenlong stood in the small courtyard they had originally rented, a flicker of confusion crossed their faces. They had originally rented here because of its quietness, so what was going on now? Were they in the wrong place? Why was there a street here? What did all this coming and going mean?

Weren't they only gone for four or five months? Why did it feel like they'd been gone for decades?

And what are these people doing in front of my yard...

Mirage Dragon laughed: "Your mount seems to have made a big move..."

"Guess what he did?"

Actually, there was no need to guess. After the initial shock, all kinds of information reached his ears. What about peerless masters, what about hermits, what about making friends through martial arts.

It is easy to piece together the complete message from these fragmentary pieces of information.

For some unknown reason, the old goat had sparked a craze for martial arts, and now various martial arts masters were gathering in Jiading Prefecture. This was a big thing that had happened quietly.

Su Mu held her forehead and looked at the main gate. This main gate was definitely not accessible.

The place was completely jammed with people, completely treated as a tourist check-in spot. He didn't want to be watched, so the two of them disappeared in a few steps.

When he appeared again, he was already standing in the yard.

The old goat looked up at the two of them, but there was nothing special in his eyes.

Su Mu smiled and said, "You made quite a big noise."

"You think I want to, but I have no choice!" The old goat sighed, with a hint of disappointment in his tone.

The mirage dragon chuckled, while Su Mu's mouth twitched and he slapped the old goat on the head.

"Are you used to pretending to be profound?"

After the old goat was slapped on the forehead, his eyes immediately became clearer and he could distinguish between the big and small kings.

"Don't blame me. I'm also a victim. Don't ask me. It's just bad luck." The old goat wanted to sigh, but when he saw Su Mu raising her hand, he held it back.

"Tell me what's going on."

"Nothing much..." The old goat recounted everything that had happened, including some speculation, some unexpected events, and some instigation. Things had become what they were now, and the old goat had truly become a hermit. Of course, these were all set up by the officials in Jiading Prefecture to attract more people.

However, local officials did not dare to offend him too much.

It was a subtle operation, and the old goat couldn't say anything. The treasures were sent to the yard box by box, just to keep him stable. Don't hit a smiling person.

It's not realistic for him to kill everyone.

He remained stuck in this state, neither moving forward nor going out. In just over a month, the street, once a deserted one, became bustling with activity.

Su Mu heard this and asked, "Then what are you going to do?"

"Just for fun. Do you still remember Qiu Cheng from Yan Dynasty?"

"Remember, why, you want to practice martial arts?"

"Of course not, it's just for fun. It's fun, isn't it? Are we leaving? If you want to leave, just leave immediately. We just made such a scene out of boredom anyway."

Su Mu shook her head: "Let's not leave yet. We've gained a lot this time, and we need to stay here for a while to digest it."

"That's perfect, right? It's ready-made fun."

"Puchi~" Shenlong was playing with a pair of night pearls placed casually in the corner. Now the yard was full of treasures, some of which were obtained by Shenlong, and some were given by the government.

"It's only been a short while since we last met, and you're already letting yourself go?"

"This is not letting myself go, this is what I really want to do." The old goat choked.

"I find that you have become a little poor." Su Mu looked at the old goat.

The old goat thought for a moment and replied, "Maybe I'm used to being mean to people and I can't stop."

"Who are you arguing with?" Mirage Dragon looked around but didn't see anyone, then turned his gaze to...