A Tale of Encounters with Immortals: A Peach Blossom Temple in the Martial World

Reputable and orthodox sects are usually large and prestigious ones.

Reputable sects usually have a patriarch presiding over them, and numerous highly skilled martial artists. Especially those patriarchs, who may not roam the martial world for decades and whose names may even be forgotten, may become grandmasters without anyone knowing after decades of cultivation.

These are the reasons why prestigious and upright families have such confidence.

People like the "Four Heroes of Kunshan" would invite a few people to join them, forming a small gang. They had no real foundation and relied entirely on their empty talk for publicity, so they were always looked down upon.

They would not deign to do such things.

I despise their seemingly vulgar, pretentious, and affected chivalrous so-called chivalry.

Just because you give yourself the name "The Four Heroes of Kunshan," does that mean you really think you're a knight-errant?

Bah! I am a disciple of a prestigious sect, and I hate these shameless scoundrels who deceive the world and steal fame the most.

The young disciple of a prestigious sect was imposing and distinguished, with a famous sword at his waist, exuding an inexplicable sense of superiority.

"Kid, give me your registration number."

One-Eyed Dragon, one of the Four Heroes of Kunshan, was somewhat reluctant to provoke these proud sons of the prestigious sects.

"The Tianshan Sect, one of the Four Beauties of Tianshan, my name is Jie Dong."

Reputable sects like to sign their names when they fight.

Because they have the backing of a major sect, they are not afraid of retaliation. Furthermore, they can gain fame and establish themselves in the martial arts world more quickly, thereby enhancing the reputation of their sect.

Having a registration number without any worries has many advantages.

This created a virtuous cycle within reputable sects. Therefore, these sects were happy for their disciples to use the sect's name to engage in so-called chivalrous acts and suppress evil and heretical practices.

"Could it be Jie Dong, the third of the Four Beauties of Tianshan, known for his cross-shaped sword?"

The one-eyed man asked further.

"Exactly!"

Jie Dong answered proudly, as if answering him was a favor to him.

These unsung heroes of the martial arts world have absolutely no status.

When a prestigious family meets a rogue from the martial arts world, it's like a Ferrari versus a Wuling Hongguang – a complete crushing defeat in terms of class.

"As expected of a renowned young hero, even his temper is so cool. I admire him."

The one-eyed man could slam his hand on the table and wave at his companions.

"let's go!"

He took the lead, head held high, and left the distillery.

Before leaving, he didn't forget to pay at the counter. After some haggling, he got a two-cent discount and paid thirty copper coins before quickly slipping away.

Young swordsman Jie Dong snorted lightly, as if he had swatted away a swarm of flies, utterly arrogant. Then, he glanced around the tavern, and seeing the people inside looking at him with admiration, he felt somewhat smug.

Before sitting down, he didn't forget to cup his hands in a respectful gesture towards Zhang Zhengdao.

It means I helped you out of that predicament, so you don't need to thank me.

Zhang Zhengdao hadn't originally planned to thank him. The Four Heroes of Kunshan were quite nice; they didn't make things difficult for him and even remembered to settle the bill before leaving. It was truly rare.

If all the people in the martial arts world followed the rules so well, where would the fighting and killing come from?

It's like one day, the slick, blond-haired guy suddenly helps an old lady cross the street, which is surprising and a little unsettling.

Zhang Zhengdao casually cupped his hands in return to the young hero Jie Dong.

And so the distillery returned to its lively state.

What just happened is all too common in the martial arts world; none of the martial artists in the tavern took it seriously. If no one backs down, then they'll really fight to the death.

After finishing the drinks, Zhang Zhengdao paid the bill.

Aunt Gui spoke to Zhang Zhengdao in a low voice again.

"What have you thought about what happened before?"

"what's up?"

Zhang Zhengdao said with great surprise.

"Lu Tongsheng's daughter, Lu Xiaohua!"

Zhang Zhengdao's face turned red, and he pointed at Aunt Gui.

"When did I agree to consider it? Don't slander me out of thin air. Don't mention matchmaking again. I have my own arrangements."

"Someone's here? It must be those two heroines! Hehe..."

Aunt Gui even let out two cold laughs.

"People in the martial arts world are unreliable. Fighting and killing, when will it ever end? What do people want in this life? Isn't it just a peaceful life? Who wants to live a life of constant danger after having children at home?"

"S-"

Zhang Zhengdao couldn't help but gasp.

Are people from ancient times really this knowledgeable now? Wasn't it said that ordinary people in ancient times didn't have much opportunity for education? Wasn't it said that most people in ancient times were illiterate and couldn't recognize a single character?

Is it...

Zhang Zhengdao felt as if he had discovered some truth, and looked Aunt Gui up and down.

Aunt Gui felt uneasy under Zhang Zhengdao's gaze, and involuntarily crossed her arms over her chest, glaring at him.

Zhang Zhengdao: "Aunt Gui, are you... sure you're not some princess or noblewoman from a royal family or prime minister's household who has been living among the common people?"

"Pooh!"

Aunt Gui blushed.

The Taoist priest's reaction was strange. Could it be that he wanted to ruin the matchmaker?

Zhang Zhengdao laughed heartily, paid the money, and turned to leave.

"Hmph! He's not a proper Taoist priest either!"

The girl among the Four Beauties of Tianshan couldn't help but let out a soft "humph" as she watched Zhang Zhengdao's departing figure.

What respectable Taoist priest would flirt with a widow?

"Alright, junior sister, let's not worry about them. We're here to find someone. Senior Sword God has always lived in the desert, so we shouldn't disturb him. Now that we've finally arrived in the Central Plains, we should at least see him."

"I wanted to teach him a lesson earlier!"

The girl huffed and plopped down on the floor.

The heroes and heroines of reputable sects are indeed very proud; their chivalrous hearts, which cannot tolerate any injustice, cannot be hidden.

Zhang Zhengdao left the distillery and walked a short distance. On the steps by the river dock, a little girl was struggling to wring out her clothes.

"Hello, Lu Xiaohua!"

Zhang Zhengdao greeted him warmly.

Although he didn't accept Aunt Gui's enthusiastic introduction, the girl was innocent, so he didn't have any reservations about Lu Xiaohua. On the contrary, he thought the girl wasn't a green tea bitch and was quite nice.

The little girl heard someone calling her, looked up, and saw that it was Zhang Zhengdao.

"oops"

She cried out in alarm, and the clothes in her hands fell into the water.

In a panic, I reached for my clothes, but then I slipped.

"puff"

It fell into the water!

It's flailing its arms wildly; it can't swim!

"I'll come—"

Before Zhang Zhengdao could react, someone jumped into the water with a "plop".

Only three of the Four Heroes of Kunshan remained on the shore.

Then I heard three more "plop" sounds.

Three more people jumped into the water.

Of the four heroes of Kunshan on the shore, only One-Eyed Dragon's undershirt remained.

These four heroes are truly capable, and when trouble comes, they'll really step up, and they can even fight together.

Zhang Zhengdao was extremely pleased, stroking his long beard and smiling.

Just as he was about to turn away, he saw a small, wet figure climbing up the bank. It was Lu Xiaohua. She was clutching the clothes that had fallen into the water, staring wide-eyed at the four people struggling in the water, then at Zhang Zhengdao on the bank, who looked relieved.

Lu Xiaohua: What just happened?

How come four people fell into the water?

Zhang Zhengdao was taken aback: "You can swim?"

Lu Xiaohua nodded. What's so strange about that? Having grown up in Linbin Town, a small town by the water, it would be strange if she didn't know how to swim.

"Master, they..."

Lu Xiaohua pointed to the four people splashing around in the water, sometimes surfacing and sometimes sinking.

"They might... not be able to swim!"

Does this need to be said?

Right now, two of them are about to roll over belly up.

Zhang Zhengdao beckoned to the four people in the water with his finger and said, "Imperial decree—swiftly!"

Four sprays of water rose into the air.

Then, amidst four splashes of water in the air, four burly men fell to the ground.

"Snapped"

"Snapped"

"Snapped"

"Snapped"

Four dull thuds as heavy objects hit the ground, followed by four cries of "Ouch!" The Four Heroes of Kunshan were now soaked to the bone.

"Wow--"

They vomited water, and then the four of them spread out on the ground. After a long while, One-Eyed Dragon finally got up, feeling dizzy. He had swallowed several mouthfuls of water while in the water and felt like he was about to die. Suddenly, he felt as light as a swallow and reached the shore.

Where is the little girl?

What a good person! He found the little girl immediately, and Zhang Zhengdao secretly gave him a thumbs up.

"Uncle, are you looking for me?" Lu Xiaohua stared at him with wide, curious eyes.

"Ouch—"

Seeing that Lu Xiaohua was unharmed, One-Eyed Dragon breathed a sigh of relief. He then cursed, "You brat, you should have just drowned! Why did we, the Four Heroes of Kunshan, have to come to your rescue? We are such noble people, known in the martial arts world as—"

"I know the Four Heroes of Kunshan!"

Lu Xiaohua immediately said.

The little girl was clever; from the one-eyed man's menacing words, she realized that the four men had jumped into the water to save her. They just didn't know they could swim when they jumped in.

"Good to know!" The one-eyed man was pleased and chuckled.

The Four Heroes of Kunshan are indeed famous throughout the world!