The young man was as agile as a nimble cat, his clothes fluttering in the air. He drew a neat arc and landed firmly on the ground without any stagger.

But the family who were roasting a fire and having a barbecue below were frightened by the young man who fell from the sky. They huddled together and trembled. Cheng Yuntao bravely stood in front.

After seeing it clearly, his eyes were immediately attracted by the big knife on the boy's back.

The broadsword's blade was broad and heavy, about half a wrist's length. Its scabbard was a bronze color, covered in traces of age. The handle was wrapped in black sharkskin, tightly and solidly, with distinct textures. It was immediately clear that it was a powerful weapon.

The young man tilted his head slightly following Cheng Yuntao's gaze, and the drowsiness in his eyes was instantly replaced by sharp alertness. His gaze, like cold stars, quickly scanned the surroundings, and his hand grasped the hilt of the big knife on his back. The whole person looked like a god of war ready to go.

"Why, are you interested in my sword?"

"Or have you heard of my name in the martial arts world?"

After hearing this slightly familiar voice, Cheng Yuntao suddenly came back to her senses and shifted her gaze to the young man himself.

He was wrapped in a deep blue brocade robe. The fabric, caressed by the firelight, shone with a luster like the waves of the deep sea. The collar and cuffs were delicately embroidered with cloud patterns outlined with silver thread, as if cranes were about to take flight from auspicious clouds.

He wore a black leather belt about three inches wide around his waist, inlaid with a blood-red gem, which was dazzling and not only added a touch of luxury to him, but also made his waist look slender and powerful.

The young man had a face as beautiful as jade, with sword-like eyebrows slanting into his temples, just like two black feathers, which added a bit of heroic spirit to his starry eyes. His thin lips were red without any makeup, and the corners of his mouth were slightly raised with a hint of unruly smile.

His long, thick, jet-black hair was tied up high with a jade hairpin, and the remaining hair fell down his back like a waterfall, swaying gently with his movements, showing his unrestrained demeanor.

Cheng Yuntao immediately shook her head like a rattle, waved her hands and said, "Sorry, I looked a few more times out of curiosity. Please forgive me if I was offended. It was not intentional."

"You look very heroic, so you're not a bad guy. You must be a knight-errant warrior, right?"

"It's really admirable that he has such courage and determination at such a young age!" In fact, Cheng Yuntao was also a little unsure and could only express his guess based on his intuition.

This young man looked to be no more than seventeen or eighteen years old, and there was no trace of evil in his brows. He should not be a vicious person.

Hearing someone praising him, Jiang Yu couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth. He put down his right hand that was tightly gripping the hilt of the knife, coughed lightly, and then spoke.

"You have good taste! My name is Jiang Yu, and I'm quite famous in the martial arts world. The big knife on my back is called Pofeng, and it's the weapon I always carry with me. That's why people in the martial arts world call me the Back-Knife Man."

Jiang Yu crossed his arms, hugged them in front of his chest, raised his chin slightly, and looked at the family in front of him.

He had been traveling the world for so many days that he had some experience in judging people and reading their faces. He could tell at a glance that the people in front of him were ordinary people who were powerless, so his vigilance naturally decreased a lot.

"I see that you are all elderly, weak, women and children. I think you must be passing through here on your journey and came in to rest for a while, planning to stay overnight before continuing on your journey, right?"

Jiang Yu was quite outgoing. He found a place beside their fire and sat down cross-legged. He casually placed the big knife on his back to his side, making a dull clash sound.

Seeing that he had let go of his initial hostility, Cheng Yuntao breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that the flattery was right. This man should be easy to talk to.

"Yes, yes, Young Master Jiang really has a good eye! He saw it right away!"

Cheng Yuntao stared at the person opposite her. Her eyes were like clear autumn water, full of sincerity and without any affectation.

The voice was clear and pleasant, like a clear spring flowing in the mountains. The words were sincere and natural, and there was only pure appreciation and respect in his expression.

Cheng Yuntao gave her family a look, indicating that they didn't need to be too worried. Everyone nodded slightly and sat back in their seats quietly.

After sitting down, Cheng Yuntao noticed that Jiang Yu was staring at the skewers in front of him with a hint of eagerness in his eyes. Combined with what he had said before, she reacted immediately and took the initiative to invite Jiang Yu before he could speak.

"This is the skewers we just grilled. They taste pretty good. Would you like to try some, young man?"

Cheng Yuntao reached out and picked up a few grilled skewers of meat, sprinkled the seasoning evenly on them, and handed them to Jiang Yu with an enthusiastic look on her face.

"I was wondering what smelled so good. I was lying on the beam and was attracted by the aroma. It turned out to be the skewers you made."

"But... you're treating me to this barbecue, right? Let me be clear, I'm a little tight on cash right now. If you ask me to pay, I don't have any."

Seeing the young man in front of her looking somewhat wary, Cheng Yuntao couldn't help laughing.

This guy is really cute. If he used force to coerce them, not only would the skewers be taken away, but even the belongings they carried with them would probably be looted.

It seems that this person has a kind nature, excellent martial arts skills, and a strong sense of chivalry. If you can make friends with him, it would be nice.

"Of course I'm treating you to a meal, but it's just a few small skewers, there's no point in talking about money."

"I still have a few rice noodle buns here. If you don't mind, you can have them." Cheng Yuntao handed over the few remaining buns that had just been heated up.

Jiang Yu hesitated for a moment, then reached out to take it.

In the past, he often traveled around the world and had to sleep in the open air. Just now, he just ate some bread, drank some cold water, and then jumped onto the beam to take a rest.

In the past, he would never do such a cowardly thing as to ask for food. The only thing he could blame was that the skewers were too fragrant and prevented him from sleeping well.

But since the girl was so enthusiastic, he naturally didn't want to refuse her face: "Then... then thank you very much."

Jiang Yuben was not a pretentious person, so after thanking him, he started eating with big mouthfuls.

As soon as you put it in your mouth, you will first touch the slightly crispy skin. As you chew it, a rich burnt aroma is released. Then your teeth cut into the tender meat inside. The meat is firm but tender, and the juice is overflowing. The fragrance quickly spreads in your mouth, with salty, fresh and unique spicy aromas intertwined with each other.

Jiang Yu's eyes suddenly widened. After finishing a string, he licked his lips in disbelief, as if he was still savoring the taste in his mouth.

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