Martial Arts Crossover: Something's Wrong with This Evil Sect

Just then, a little girl skipped back to the inn and greeted Shan Tianxie with a fist and palm salute: "Are you the expert Brother Bai mentioned? I am Mo Xiaobei from Hengshan. Greetings."

The girl speaking was none other than Mo Xiaobei, the sister-in-law of Shopkeeper Tong, whose identity was rather complicated.

Five years ago, when Master Mo Da, the leader of the Hengshan Sect, was in seclusion for cultivation, his grandson, the young leader Mo Xiaobao, was discovered to have embezzled public funds and was thrown off a cliff, where he met his demise.

His granddaughter, Mo Xiaobei, was chased all the way to Qixia Town. She found her fiancé, Tong Xiangyu, and only survived because of the reputation of Longmen Escort Agency. From then on, she settled down in Qixia Town.

The Hengshan Sect was also thrown into chaos at the time. Fortunately, Mo Da emerged from seclusion in time and swiftly killed a group of the most rebellious members, thus stabilizing Hengshan's base. However, the excessive killings severely weakened Hengshan. After arranging for Liu Zhengfeng to handle the sect's affairs, he devoted himself to nature and neglected his granddaughter, Mo Xiaobei.

However, it is obvious to anyone with discerning eyes that Mo Xiaobao's death was too suspicious. It seems that there is an invisible hand manipulating this incident, forcing Mr. Mo to ignore his only granddaughter.

Looking at Mo Xiaobei, who seemed like a little adult, Shan Tianxie thought to himself, "The future infamous Crimson Flame Demon Mo Xiaobei? This is quite a promising talent. She should join my Bliss Valley. If we cultivate her carefully, won't Bliss Valley gain another Hidden Fox?"

Thinking of this, Shan Tianxie sighed softly, "So she is the granddaughter of Hero Mo. Alas, it is a pity that Hero Mo was forced to devote himself to nature all his life. It is truly regrettable."

When Shan Tianxie mentioned Mo Taichong, Mo Xiaobei's expression became quite unnatural, clearly recalling Mo Da's neglect of her over the years.

Just then, Tong Xiangyu came out and saw the two chatting. Fearing that Mo Xiaobei might offend the Bliss Valley in her haste, she quickly called out, "Xiaobei, why aren't you going back inside to do your homework? Do you still want to eat?"

When Shan Tianxie saw Tong Xiangyu arrive, he didn't say much. Instead, he leaned close to Mo Xiaobei and whispered in her ear, "I know what you want. If you want to take charge of Hengshan in the future, you might as well come to Bliss Valley to find me."

After saying that, he left Mo Xiaobei with a complicated expression and led Xiyu out of the inn.

"What did you just say to her? It seems Manager Tong doesn't want her involved in the affairs of the martial world."

As soon as they left the inn, Xi Yu couldn't help but ask.

“I gave her a choice, a different choice. Shouldn’t everyone have the right to choose?”

Dan Tian chuckled, a ray of sunlight shining on his face, making him appear harmless.

The drizzle slowly savored those words: a choice? Just like when she was given a choice back then.

As they talked, the two arrived at the most bustling market in Qixia Town.

"Steamed buns, steamed buns! Two steamed buns for one coin!"

"Candied hawthorn berries~ Candied hawthorn berries~ Come and buy some sweet and sour candied hawthorn berries!"

"Stinky tofu, fermented bean curd, Wang Zhihe's stinky tofu."

"Steamed buns, thin-skinned and generously filled, ma'am, would you like one?"

"Sugar-roasted chestnuts, fragrant and chewy sugar-roasted chestnuts."

The shouts of vendors on both sides rose and fell, and various aromas mingled in the air, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.

As Xi Yu smelled the delicious aromas around her, her stomach had already begun to rumble.

She hadn't strolled through the market so freely in a long time. In Blackrock, there was only one thing to do: kill!

Suddenly, she was drawn by the aroma of roasted chestnuts. Xi Yu walked over to a nearby stall and asked, "Boss, how much are these roasted chestnuts?"

"Young lady, you're so beautiful! These chestnuts are only ten coins a serving, they're fragrant and sweet, would you like to buy some?"

"Okay, please give me one."

The stall owner was an elderly woman with a hunched back. She seemed to be ill and coughed occasionally, so her movements were not very nimble. After a short while, she shakily packed a portion of roasted chestnuts and handed it to Xiyu.

It has to be said that this old lady's cooking skills are really good. The chestnuts are fragrant and sweet. The freshly roasted chestnuts are constantly steaming and not only look great, but there seems to be a hint of sweetness in the air.

Just as Xiyu took the chestnut, peeled it, and was about to eat it, a fat old man suddenly came over.

He was dressed in coarse clothes, suggesting he wasn't well-off, but he was quite plump, which was rather strange, as it's rare to see a poor person so fat.

The fat old man stared at the roasted chestnuts in Xi Yu's hand, licked his lips, and grinned, "Little girl, this is the first time I've seen roasted chestnuts like these. They smell delicious! Can I have a taste?"

Xi Yu looked at him helplessly and said, "No, I can treat you if you want to eat, but this is mine."

The fat old man shook his head. "Why can't I make another one? I just want the one you have. You can't handle this chestnut, so I'll do it."

These words made Xiyu laugh in anger. You wouldn't even accept my offer, but you insist on having this. Do you really think I'm called the number one assassin of Black Stone for nothing?

Just as he was about to get angry and chase the person away, Shan Tianxie snatched the roasted chestnuts from the side and handed them to the old man.

Although Xi Yu didn't understand the deeper meaning, her years of experience as an assassin were already reminding her that Shan Tianxie was definitely not making things up.

"Our sect values ​​respecting the elderly and caring for the young. When you come to visit an elder, eat while it's hot."

A cold glint flashed in Shan Tianxie's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure and smiled at the fat old man.

He had already recognized the old man; he was the strange old painter from the original story, with a mysterious origin and words full of hidden meanings. He wanted to see what this man was up to.

The fat old man grabbed a roasted chestnut without hesitation, tossing one into his mouth regardless of how hot it was. He then smacked his lips, "These chestnuts taste good, but they seem..."

"Like what?"

The stall owner, an elderly woman, had an expectant look on her face, and one could vaguely see some excitement in it.

"It's so sweet! What else could it be?"

The old woman paused for a moment, then stammered, "Perhaps too much sugar was added today. Why don't you eat a few more?"

Without further hesitation, the fat old man poured a bag of chestnuts into his mouth. He seemed to have eaten too fast, as his face turned slightly red, but he quickly returned to normal. He then clapped his hands and stared at the stall owner, saying, "The taste is good, but the people of Qixia Town probably won't be used to it."

"Then this old woman should go sell her things somewhere else from now on."

The stall owner, an elderly woman, said in a low voice.

"Well, that's a pity about these chestnuts."

The fat old man responded.

A glint flashed in Shan Tianxie's eyes, and he said, "Interesting. Xiyu, let's go back to the inn for dinner. The food outside isn't hygienic."

After saying that, he turned and left. Xi Yu also sensed that something was wrong and followed closely behind.

Wu De hadn't expected Shan Tianxie to leave so decisively, but he didn't mind. He glanced at the stall owner and said with a smile, "This young man is not simple. He listens to advice. The people of Qixia Town are not fortunate enough to eat this kind of roasted chestnuts. If we run into them again next time, this old man will be angry."

The stall owner, who was quietly packing up, quickened his pace upon hearing this.