Chapter 257: Chapter 42: Fast Saber Cuts Through Tangled Matters

“That is not Heaven’s punishment.”

Chen Tang said, “It’s just someone causing trouble in secret, not letting the villagers leave.”

He just said it casually, not expecting a boy barely over ten, who had never left the village, to believe it.

But the boy’s expression changed, and he tentatively asked, “An Alchemist?”

A flash of surprise crossed Chen Tang’s eyes, and he turned to ask, “You know about Alchemists?”

The boy nodded and said, “I’ve heard Grandfather mention it a few times.”

After a pause, the boy added, “When Grandfather was young, he worked as a Darts Master, escorting with the Escort Agency in Longpan County. I love listening to Grandfather’s stories about Jianghu.”

“Where is the old gentleman now?”

Chen Tang asked.

Mentioning this, a flash of resentment crossed the boy’s eyes, and he clenched his fist, saying, “Grandfather is old and no longer as strong as before. He was severely injured by the three sons of that Witch’s family and is recuperating at home, unable to get out of bed.”

Chen Tang said, “Take me to see him.”

“Alright!”

The boy nodded.

For some reason, even though it was their first meeting, he felt an inexplicable trust towards this tall man before him.

Under the curious eyes of many villagers, the boy led Chen Tang to his home.

A rather humble dwelling, with an old ox tied nearby, the boy pushed the door open and entered.

The room was not large, easily seen at a glance.

On the bed lay an old man, gaunt and thin, hair white as snow, lying motionless with a weak breath.

Chen Tang stepped forward to check, frowning secretly.

The attackers were ruthless, having broken several of the old man’s ribs and injured his organs. Without treatment, he likely wouldn’t last long.

Chen Tang applied some technique and first reconnected the old man’s ribs!

“Uh!”

The old man’s body shook, letting out a muffled groan.

“Grandfather!”

The boy hurriedly rushed forward, protecting the old man.

“Little Hu, I’m fine.”

The old man was awakened by the pain, forcing a smile.

After all, he had traveled Jianghu when young, not reaching Ninth Grade, but having a solid foundation, he could feel that his broken ribs had been reconnected by someone.

Chen Tang took a small bottle from his bosom, poured out a healing elixir pill, and had the boy help the old man take it.

After a moment, a trace of color returned to the old man’s face, and his overall condition improved greatly.

This was a healing elixir from the palace, extremely effective.

“Thank you, young hero,”

the old man expressed his gratitude.

“Old man, what happened?”

Chen Tang asked.

A trace of hesitation flashed across the old man’s face, words unspoken.

The boy hurriedly said, “Grandfather, this big brother knows about Alchemists!”

“Oh?”

The old man looked Chen Tang up and down, thought for a moment, and then truthfully said, “Recently, there has been a rumor in the village: whoever leaves the village will suffer Heaven’s punishment.”

“But from my observation, there’s no such Heaven’s punishment; it’s likely Alchemists using Flying Swords to kill outside Longyin Village!”

“When I spoke of this, not only did the villagers not believe me, but they also reported to the Witch, accusing me of spreading falsehoods. Her three sons came and injured me. Sigh, fists fear young men, I’m old.”

Chen Tang said, “Old man, you’re not wrong. There’s indeed Alchemists from the Profound Celestial Sect using Flying Swords to kill outside.”

“Profound Celestial Sect!”

the old man was shaken to the core.

Before he could digest this, he heard Chen Tang calmly say, “However, those four Alchemists are all dead.”

The old man secretly stuck out his tongue.

Chen Tang didn’t say it outright, but the old man vaguely guessed that the death of those four Alchemists was related to Chen Tang!

Chen Tang asked, “Why is the Profound Celestial Sect doing this? What’s special about Longyin Village? Also, Qingzhou’s severe flooding doesn’t affect Longyin Village, why is that?”

Upon hearing this, the old man was also confused.

After pondering for a long time, he finally said, “Perhaps it has something to do with the Black Flood Dragon in Evil Dragon Pond?”

“What’s Evil Dragon Pond?”

Chen Tang pursued.

The old man said, “These are legends I also heard from my grandfather, tracing back over a hundred years. It’s said that Qingzhou Marsh was originally called Evil Dragon Pool because a black Flood Dragon lived here, eating people!”

“Later, an Immortal Master from the Profound Celestial Sect tamed it, after which the place was renamed Qingzhou Marsh.”

“As the Profound Celestial Sect rose to prominence, the Black Flood Dragon’s evil reputation faded and was even revered by later generations as a deity.”

Mentioning this, the old man sighed with emotion.

“That Flood Dragon has already grown into a True Dragon now!”

Chen Tang thought to himself.

At that moment, Chen Tang’s expression changed, sensing something, and he glanced outside the door.

Soon after, a commotion arose outside.

The boy’s expression changed, saying, “The Wang Brothers are here!”

The old man quickly reminded, “Young hero, be careful. Although the Witch’s three sons aren’t Ninth Grade, each is strong and, together, could challenge a Ninth Grade Martial Artist.”

“No one in the village can defeat those three brothers.”

The boy said.

Bam!

In the middle of the conversation, the door to the house was kicked open!

Following that, three burly men with fierce expressions entered one after the other.

However, standing in front of Chen Tang, the three were still a head shorter.

Chen Tang, having cultivated to the Four Extremes Realm and at the peak of Sixth Grade, with Ice Skin Jade Bone and tendons taut as strings, was tall like those from the Extreme North Cold Domain, standing in the room like an iron tower!

“You…”

The Wang Brothers, upon seeing Chen Tang and noticing the saber at his waist, couldn’t help but shrink back a bit.

Anyone with half a mind could see that Chen Tang was not to be trifled with!

“Hong Qinhu, I heard you’ve brought outsiders into the village?”

The eldest of the three brothers glanced beyond Chen Tang at the boy, grinning, “What, you’re itching for a beating again, aren’t you!”

The boy, called ’Hong Qinhu,’ although much smaller and shorter than the brothers, showed no fear in his eyes. Clenching his fists, he shouted, “When I grow up, who’s beating whom is still to be seen!”

“Still daring to talk back, brat!”

Wang the Second sneered.

“Get lost!”

Chen Tang glared at the Wang Brothers, spitting out a single word.

The Wang Brothers’ expressions changed.

A crowd of village folk had gathered at the doorway, watching the scene.

The Wang Brothers felt they were losing face.

“Outsider, this is Longyin Village. It doesn’t matter who you are; I suggest you behave cautiously here!”

Wang the Elder slowly said, “In Longyin Village, speaking disrespectfully will invite Heaven’s punishment!”

Bam!

As soon as he finished his sentence, Chen Tang lifted his leg and sent Wang the Elder flying with a kick!

Everyone only saw a blur, and Wang the Elder flew out of the door, ribs shattered, bones puncturing his lungs, blood foaming out of his mouth, beyond saving.

The gathering of villagers was in uproar!

Furious, Wang the Second looked at the villagers behind him and shouted, “This outsider is causing trouble in Longyin Village and even dares to kill. Let’s get him!”

“Everyone, attack together!”

“He’s alone!”

“Young man, I advise you not to be too arrogant. Acting so wildly will earn you Heaven’s punishment!”

Spurred by the Wang Brothers, the crowd became agitated, seeming ready to rush at him.

Chen Tang, unwilling to waste words, decisively dealt with them, swiftly cutting through complications, sending Wang the Second flying with a palm from his left hand.

In just one move, he shattered Wang the Second’s skull into a mush.

Then, raising his right foot, he kicked once more.

Sending Wang the Third flying into the crowd, the sound of bones cracking, chest pierced through the heart!

In just a few moves, the three brothers were all dead!

The Wang Brothers had often bullied others, backed by the Witch’s Heaven’s punishment spiel, and rampaged through the village, feared by all.

They had wronged Chen Tang, truly picking the wrong fight today.

The previous yelling and uproar instantly vanished.

The outside was silent enough to hear a pin drop.

Source: Webnovel.com, updated by NovelKeep