Wuxia: Slay enemies to boost your cultivation; my power is boundless!

October 5th, slightly chilly.

"Blood Blade Vajra" Xiao Bieli killed Xue Zhou, a true disciple of the Cangyuan Sword Sect, ranked sixty-second on the Dragon and Tiger List, at Niutou Ridge.

Along with Xue Zhou, several fifth-rank masters, including Guan Tianwu, the chief of the Twelve Linked Forts, Wei Yong, the second master of Baiyun Manor, and Cangsong, the head of Cangyu Sect, also died at Xiao Bieli's hands.

The news spread from Niutouling.

The martial arts world of Manzhou was greatly alarmed!

Countless experts rushed towards Niutou Ridge, eager to uncover the truth!

……

October 7th

Linshui County City, Zhenwu Hall.

Early in the morning,

The restaurant opposite Zhenwu Hall

By this time, diners had gathered, and steaming hot buns and cooked food were served on the table.

"Do you think the news coming from Niutou Ridge is true?"

"Nonsense, how could this be fake?"

“Last night I personally saw the Sanjiang Alliance bring back more than a dozen corpses. Didn’t you see that none of the Sanjiang Alliance’s experts have shown up these past two days? They’re afraid of ‘Blood Blade Vajra’s’ retaliation!”

"No way, no matter how powerful Xiao Bieli is, would he dare to storm into the headquarters of the Three Rivers Alliance?"

"Hehe, you underestimate Xiao Bieli. Even Xue Zhou, who is on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking, died at Xiao Bieli's hands. Not to mention the Sanjiang Alliance headquarters, now in our entire Manzhou, I'm afraid only those few elusive grandmasters can deal with him. Back then, the death of Young Hero Xiao's father was somewhat related to the Sanjiang Alliance. Do you think those few from the Sanjiang Alliance would dare to stay at the headquarters?"

"Speaking of which... Young Master Xiao is from my Linshui County. If this hadn't happened, my Linshui County would have produced a master on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking, which would have brought honor to the martial arts world of Linshui County. What a pity!"

"Hey... I heard that Young Master Xiao's fiancée joined the Cangyuan Sword Sect and is now a true disciple of the sect. However, she's been involved with Zhuo Qingyun, the sect's top disciple known as 'Four Directions Sword.' I heard she's pregnant and can't hide it anymore, which is why Zhuo Qingyun targeted Young Master Xiao. I just didn't expect Young Master Xiao's martial arts to be so high!"

"..."

Just at this time,

A fast horse came from outside the city, heading straight for Zhenwu Hall.

Upon arriving at the entrance of Zhenwu Hall, a middle-aged man dismounted and landed directly in front of a faded wooden notice board, weathered by wind and sun.

He had no intention of entering the Zhenwu Hall. He took out a piece of red paper and a bottle of paste from his pocket, dipped a brush in the paste, and started brushing it on the shelf.

"what?"

"What is this for?"

"I've lived in Linshui County for thirty years, and I don't think anything has ever been pasted on this!"

"Boss, what's this sticker on?"

"The Zhenwu Hall's bounty list is always posted there, isn't it?"

"..."

The people in the restaurant were talking about it.

A middle-aged man dressed as a shopkeeper, his face also showing suspicion, muttered:

"I think I heard my dad mention it when I was little. This is supposed to be where the Dragon and Tiger List is posted, but that shouldn't be the case. The Dragon and Tiger List has changed over the years, and it's never been posted here before!"

Some people couldn't resist any longer. They stood up, threw down their breakfast money, and headed towards the Zhenwu Hall, muttering to themselves:

What's the point of guessing?

"You'll know if you go and see it?"

Upon hearing this, more than a dozen guests followed and left.

In the end, even the shopkeeper couldn't resist. He gave a few instructions to the waiter and then headed towards the Zhenwu Hall across the street.

at this time,

Not only the people in the restaurant opposite Zhenwu Hall, but also some of the bounty hunters who accepted bounties at Zhenwu Hall came out, and the middle-aged man had already pasted the red paper on it.

Everyone rushed over.

The red paper was very large, and it was covered with dense writing.

At the very top of the red paper were three large characters: 'Dragon and Tiger List'!

"The Dragon and Tiger Ranking!"

"This is truly the Dragon and Tiger Ranking!"

Someone exclaimed.

Their Manzhou hadn't produced any prodigies on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking for many years. Many young heroes who hadn't even left Linshui County had never even heard of the Dragon and Tiger Ranking. They hurriedly asked:

What is the "Dragon and Tiger List"?

Why haven't I heard of this?

An older person explained:

"The Dragon and Tiger Ranking is a list created by the Zhenwu Hall, selecting 72 young people under the age of 35 who possess the potential to become dragons and tigers!"

"Even if there are only seventy-two of them, they still possess martial arts skills sufficient to easily kill a fifth-rank expert!"

"If you young people can leave your names on it, you'll be famous throughout the world!"

At this moment, many people already had guesses in their minds, looking at the names on the red paper.

"Zhuo Qingyun, the 'Four Directions Sword'!"

"Ranked seventh!"

"Is this the one who stole Xiao Bieli's fiancée?"

"Quickly, look at where Xiao Bieli ranks!"

"Here, here... Xiao Bieli, a native of Manzhou, whose lineage is unknown, is skilled in swordsmanship and has extremely high attainments in external martial arts. He is nicknamed 'Blood Blade Vajra'... Ranked fiftieth on the Dragon and Tiger List!"

Wow——!

As soon as someone read it aloud, the whole audience erupted in uproar!

"Fiftieth on the Dragon and Tiger List?"

"Wasn't Xue Zhou, whom he killed, only ranked sixty-second on the Dragon and Tiger List?"

"How can its ranking be so high?"

Rumors about Xiao Bieli have been circulating lately, and even novice martial artists in Manzhou have heard of Xiao Bieli's name!

But I still don't understand why Xiao Bieli is ranked so high.

A middle-aged man wearing a bamboo hat and carrying a large sword looked at Xiao Bieli's name on the list and said calmly:

"Fifty?"

"I think this ranking is too low. Xue Zhou is so old, how can he be compared to Xiao Bieli?"

"Give Xiao Bieli another three years, and his name will be in the top five of the Dragon and Tiger List!"

After saying that, the middle-aged man turned and walked towards the street.

……

At this time,

Dongjiang County, Cuiying Villa.

This is where Bai Tiancang raises canaries; no one in the entire Dongjiang County knows this.

But today, several more figures appeared in the Emerald Shadow Villa.

The leaders of the Three Rivers Alliance, Zhong Long, known as "Overturning the Sea Dragon," Jiang Hua, known as "Scholar," Bai Tiancang, the master of Baiyun Manor, Liu Fusheng, the head of the Liu family, and Chen Wu, an elder of the Cangyu Sect, were all renowned masters in the martial arts world of the two prefectures, except for Liu Fusheng.

But now, they all look very unwell.

Liu Fusheng was still holding a red list in his hand!

Liu Fusheng gripped the Dragon and Tiger List in his hand and gritted his teeth, saying:

"Ranked 50th on the Dragon and Tiger List!"

"The Zhenwu Hall really thinks highly of that little bastard!"

Everyone else remained silent.

If they weren't afraid of Xiao Bieli's revenge, they wouldn't have hidden in this place!

Although Xue Zhou was killed by a hidden weapon, it is a fact that many people witnessed Xiao Bieli killing Cangsong with a single blow outside the cave.

They had no confidence that they could block such a strike!

As for the hidden weapon that killed Xue Zhou, who knows if Xiao Bieli still has it?

Zhong Long said in a deep voice:

"Just hide for another day or two!"

"I have already contacted Senior Gu. Senior Gu is on good terms with the Cangyuan Sword Sect. Now that a true disciple of the Cangyuan Sword Sect has encountered trouble in Manzhou, Senior Gu will definitely not stand idly by!"

“Even we didn’t know this place before. Although Xiao Bieli is highly skilled in martial arts, he has no base in Dongjiang County and will definitely not be able to find our location.”

"Everyone, there's no need to worry!"

"Moreover, Xiao Bieli must also be afraid of the experts from Cangyuan Sword Sect coming, so he might not even be in Manzhou anymore!"

……

At this time,

Two figures appeared silently on a large tree outside the Emerald Shadow Villa.

Han Wuyin glanced at Xiao Bieli with a complicated expression. He had been worried about Xiao Bieli before and even said that he would avenge Xiao Bieli once he died.

Can anyone think of,

Xiao Bieli was playing dumb all along!

He's only now revealing his true strength!

Even the Dragon and Tiger List is on it!

Xiao Bieli, unaware of Han Wuyin's gaze, asked:

"It's right here?"

Han Wuyin nodded:

"Jiangshan Pavilion gave my master face this time, which is why they revealed the locations of these people!"

"My master wants me to invite you to join my Blood Robe Tower. No assessment required, you'll be a top-tier assassin from the start!"