Cold Fragrance Valley [Complete] - 18

Chapter Nineteen: Ten Thousand Snakes Devour the Body.

As soon as the white object reached the grass, a deafening roar erupted, a flash of red light followed, and flames soared. Amidst the crisscrossing figures and screams of agony, sparks flew everywhere, and the arrows ceased flying. Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua were both startled and immediately stopped. The "Heroic Beggar," who had leaped ashore wielding the stern, was stunned. Just as the "Heroic Beggar" landed, dumbfounded, the fire suddenly intensified. Any branches or trunks that touched the sparks instantly burst into flames. The row of grass had already transformed into a sea of fire, and the twenty-odd archers were all engulfed in the flames, writhing and screaming; many had already collapsed, motionless. "Black Rose" stood there, staring blankly at the inferno, seemingly also terrified by the scene before her.

The "Heroic Beggar" quickly composed himself and asked urgently, "What did this girl lose?"

Lan Tianpeng immediately explained, "It might be the Seven Deadly Phosphorous Fire."

The "Heroic Beggar" was startled and asked urgently, "How do you know?"

Xiao Qionghua preemptively said, "She found it on the 'Seven Phosphorous Elder'."

The "Heroic Beggar" exclaimed in alarm, "Miss Wu, quickly retreat!"

Just as the "Heroic Beggar" spoke, the wind suddenly shifted, and a thick, deep red smoke rushed towards them. "Black Rose" was startled and turned to retreat. However, just as she turned and leaped, the thick, deep red smoke had already reached her. With a thud, "Black Rose's" leaping body immediately fell to the ground. Upon seeing this, Lan Tianpeng cried out in surprise and pounced over.

The "Heroic Beggar" was greatly surprised and shouted loudly, "Don't touch her!" However, Lan Tianpeng used "Body Movement Steps," and in a flash of light, he had already brought Black Rose back and immediately placed her on a patch of green grass.

The "Heroic Beggar" said anxiously, "Silly boy, why are you so disobedient? Seven Phosphorus Elder's phosphorus bombs are deadly; just now, with the wind and smoke, Miss Wu was surely doomed."

Lan Tianpeng was furious upon hearing this, but still said gently, "Miss Wu risked her life to throw the bomb to save us; how can we just stand by and watch her die? Besides, although she came under orders from her master, it was ultimately to avenge my nephew."

The "Heroic Beggar" blushed deeply, speechless for a long time before finally managing to say, "Fifth Uncle was worried you'd be poisoned. Besides, Miss Wu is truly beyond saving." As soon as he finished speaking

, "Black Rose," lying on the grass, slowly opened her eyes and weakly said, "Brother Peng, Senior Ma is absolutely right. I'm not going to make it. And the grass beneath me is also highly poisonous. My body is numb now; I probably won't live another half hour."

Lan Tianpeng knelt down and comforted her, "Sister Qian, don't worry, I'll definitely find a way to save you..."

Before he could finish, "Black Rose" smiled sadly and said, "I will never forget your kindness, even in the afterlife. You should hurry. Further ahead, there are scorpions and snakes. You have to pass through two courtyards to reach where 'Grandma Five Poisons' is staying..." Before she could

finish, Xiao Qionghua looked at the "Heroic Beggar" and urgently asked, "Senior Ma, what medicine can save Miss Wu?"

Without hesitation, the "Heroic Beggar" replied, "Of course, rare treasures like Ganoderma lucidum, immortal fruits, and He Muwu..."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qionghua hurriedly asked, "How about the 'Snow Ginseng Ice Fruit Nectar' from the Divine Nun?"

The "Heroic Beggar" perked up and blurted out, "Of course! Do you have any?"

Without answering, Xiao Qionghua took out a small round ball wrapped in white wax from her small green pouch and immediately knelt down beside "Black Rose," prying open her mouth. Then, with a slight pressure from two fingers, a fragrant aroma immediately filled the air, and the "Heroic Beggar" unconsciously took a sniff. After smelling it, the "Heroic Beggar" excitedly exclaimed, "My head was still dizzy just now, but now I'm completely awake."

Seeing that Xiao Qionghua was willing to give "Nectar" to "Black Rose," Lan Tianpeng was clearly grateful for her guidance in coming here. At this moment, "Black Rose," having consumed the elixir, immediately instructed, "Stay where you are, close your eyes,

and regulate your breathing until your inner energy flows smoothly." After consuming the elixir, "Black Rose" immediately felt refreshed and invigorated. Excitedly, she exclaimed, "Let me sit up and try!" She then propped herself up on her arms and sat up, adding excitedly, "I'm not numb at all... While I'm practicing, you must be especially careful of the snakes."

Upon hearing this, Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua immediately looked around, and what they saw shocked them. Several dozen feet away, nearly a hundred venomous snakes with their heads raised high were swarming around, hissing loudly. Presumably, because of the fire to the east, they dared not approach. Upon seeing the venomous snakes, the "Heroic Beggar" immediately took out a small bottle from his robes, poured out three pale green pills, and handed one to each of them, Xiao Qionghua and Lan Tianpeng. He chuckled, saying, "My carefully crafted 'Plague-Expelling Pills,' though not as potent as the Divine Nun's 'Snow Ginseng Ice Fruit Nectar,' can at least refresh the mind and ward off evil spirits." He then put the remaining pill into his own mouth. Xiao Qionghua and Lan Tianpeng also tasted the "Plague-Expelling Pills," finding them sweet, fragrant, and cool, somewhat like mint candy.

Just then, shouts came from afar, likely from people coming to check on the fire. Lan Tianpeng rushed forward, worried about "Black Rose's" injuries. The fire to the east was gradually spreading, but it was only burning leaves and branches; fortunately, the westerly wind was blowing, directing the fire eastward. Just as they were getting anxious, someone suddenly cried out in panic from the direction the person was shouting, "Ouch, my throat is so dry and sore!"

Then another person exclaimed, "What's going on? I'm suddenly feeling dizzy too!"

Then, a voice from a distance shouted, "You all need to retreat quickly! Those flames might be poisonous!"

After that, that area immediately fell silent, while the row of grass to the east had already been burned to ashes. On the blackened ground lay seventeen or eighteen charred corpses, a gruesome sight. As they looked around, "Black Rose," who had been sitting cross-legged meditating, stood up. "Black Rose" stood up abruptly, still shaken, and said, "I never imagined that old monster's phosphorescent fireballs would be so powerful."

Lan Tianpeng chimed in, "Fortunately, Uncle Ma warned you quickly, otherwise you would be doomed."

Before she finished speaking, "Black Rose" looked at Xiao Qionghua gratefully and said, "It's also thanks to Miss Xiao for her generous gift of the nectar, otherwise I would be dead by now."

Xiao Qionghua smiled modestly, about to say something, when "Heroic Beggar" interrupted, "Alright, alright, no more formalities. There are poisonous snakes all around. Once the fire goes out, they'll attack. We need to think of a way to get across."

Upon hearing this, "Black Rose" glanced around and immediately exclaimed excitedly, "The snakes are all lined up now. We only need to leap to get through. However, we still need to be careful of them jumping up and biting our ankles. We'd better jump higher..." Before she finished speaking, she suddenly added anxiously, "But... we must also be careful of the snakes in the trees."

Hearing this, "Heroic Beggar," Lan Tianpeng, and the other two were startled. They looked up and saw that the branches were covered with panicked scorpions. These scorpions ranged in size from the sole of a shoe to the palm of a hand, some brownish-red, some dark blue, and some even glossy black. They were all frantically crawling around on the branches, presumably out of fear of the fire.

Seeing this, "The Beggar Hero" anxiously asked, "Miss Wu, how do we get through?"

"Black Rose" said somewhat anxiously, "At first, I thought the defenses behind the manor were lax and easy to enter, but now the old monster's howl has alerted the guards here, and they're already prepared..."

Before "Black Rose" could finish speaking, Lan Tianpeng resolutely said in a deep voice, "Since they're prepared, we might as well openly advance." "Black Rose"

immediately nodded and said, "Now we have no choice but to force our way in..." She paused, then suddenly seemed to realize something and asked, "Just now, did someone shout that they wanted to come over?"

"The Beggar Hero" nodded and said, "That's right, because two people were poisoned by the Seven Deadly Phosphorus Human Bullets, they both retreated."

Upon hearing this, "Black Rose" immediately became serious and said, "The only good way now is to make contact with their people as soon as possible. As long as we stand with them, no amount of trickery can be used.

" Xiao Qionghua immediately urged, "In that case, let's go." With that, she took the lead and walked along the edge of the hidden net. Lan Tianpeng, fearing that Xiao Qionghua might be harmed, hurriedly followed.

"Heroic Beggar," holding the rudder, followed behind with "Black Rose," providing cover for Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua and observing the situation ahead and to the left and right. By this time, the fire seven or eight zhang away had already weakened, leaving only embers on the branches, but the area around the corpses on the ground was littered with dead snakes and scorpions.

Lan Tianpeng led the way, holding a folding fan, while Xiao Qionghua, carrying the "Azure Nether Sword," walked on the left, ready to decapitate any poisonous snakes that leaped from the ground. However, when Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua had advanced less than ten feet, the venomous snakes surrounding them several feet away began to raise their heads and look around, clearly showing signs of panic and a desire to retreat. Meanwhile, various venomous scorpions on the trees swarmed to the highest branches, causing the branches to sway precariously. The scorpions huddled together, looking particularly precarious; even if they didn't climb down, they risked breaking the branches. In that brief moment, the swarm of snakes surrounding them suddenly began to retreat in a flurry, while the snakes on either side darted away to the left and right.

Not far behind Lan Tianpeng, "Black Rose" exclaimed joyfully, "Master Lan and Miss Xiao must be carrying treasures that can ward off poison!"

Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua turned around, puzzled, and asked, "Fifth Uncle and Miss Wu, is it the pearl on our sword?"

"The Beggar Hero" said solemnly, "Whatever it is, you two have treasures that can ward off poisonous snakes and scorpions. However, you still cannot advance too far; you must make them retreat naturally out of fear." As he spoke, the poisonous snakes in front stopped retreating because Lan Tianpeng had stopped.

Seeing the situation, "Black Rose" suddenly said anxiously, "We are now certain that the young master and Miss Xiao both possess the antidote, but we don't know which one has it?"

"The Beggar Hero" immediately chimed in, "This is crucial, because it's good to have a backup plan in case we're separated during the battle."

Although Xiao Qionghua didn't immediately understand "The Beggar Hero's" meaning, she preemptively said, "Let me take a few steps forward and see." With that, she drew her "Azure Nether Sword" and stepped forward.

"The Beggar Hero" immediately cautioned, "Xiao girl, don't be careless." As he spoke, Xiao Qionghua had already taken two or three steps forward. Upon seeing this, the swarm of poisonous snakes raised their heads and hissed. Although somewhat frightened, they retreated slithering backward, but not as rapidly as before.

Seeing this, "The Beggar Hero" immediately ordered, "Xiao girl, you can come back now." Upon hearing this, Xiao Qionghua immediately retreated, sword in hand. Lan Tianpeng immediately stepped forward, hands behind his back. He was certain that his sword, the "Silver-Clad Swordsman's" treasured blade obtained from the "Genius Witch," must possess the same power as Xiao Qionghua's sword! Sure enough, the reaction Lan Tianpeng received was the same as Xiao Qionghua's; the snakes retreated, but weren't particularly frightened.

A thought struck Lan Tianpeng, and he blurted out, "Could it be Sister Huangfu's folding fan?" As soon as the word left his mouth, with a "whoosh," the folding fan unfolded and lashed out! Sure enough, the venomous snakes scattered in panic, their hissing sounds filling the air. The scorpions in the trees were even more disoriented. Just then, a soft buzzing sound approached from afar.

"Black Rose," startled, cried out urgently, "Be careful! Flying Centipede! 'Five Poison Granny' is here!" Upon hearing the sound, Lan Tianpeng looked in the direction of the noise and saw two black-bodied, red-crested flying centipedes, each about two inches long, already above his head, but they dared not land. At this moment, "

Heroic Beggar" and "Black Rose" quickly moved behind Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua to prevent the flying centipedes from taking advantage of the situation to pounce and devour them. Lan Tianpeng realized that the flying centipedes were even more dangerous than venomous snakes and scorpions. Although they were also afraid and dared not pounce, they circled around and refused to fly away. Seeing this, Lan Tianpeng had an idea. He aimed at the centipedes as they flew towards him, leaped up, and swiftly waved his folding fan. A golden light flashed, and with a soft hiss, one of the flying centipedes was severed. Upon seeing the folding fan, the other centipede also hissed and flew away, its whereabouts unknown. Lan Tianpeng killed the centipede with a single wave of his fan, floated down, and saw that the other one had also fled in fright, feeling that the threat was immediately eliminated.

However, just as Lan Tianpeng steadied himself, a strange, eerie laugh suddenly echoed from the darkness, accompanied by the old woman's voice: "I'm afraid you won't kill it without using your fan. The moment you do, your life will be over."

Upon hearing this, "Black Rose" rushed towards Lan Tianpeng, urgently saying, "Quickly check your hands for centipede blood!" As she spoke, she and Xiao Qionghua, who was also rushing forward, almost simultaneously cupped Lan Tianpeng's right hand. Xiao Qionghua,

focused solely on Lan Tianpeng's safety, paid no attention to "Black Rose's" enthusiasm. She first took Lan Tianpeng's hand, anxiously asking, "Cousin, how are you?"

Not far behind, "The Beggar Hero" also leaped over to examine him, only to see several drops of bright red blood on the back of Lan Tianpeng's right hand, where he held the fan. Upon seeing this, "Black Rose" was first taken aback, then said in bewilderment, "Strange, when others are poisoned by the blood of the Flying Centipede, they immediately turn into red spots that instantly ulcerate and bleed profusely in the blink of an eye..."

Xiao Qionghua, upon hearing this, blurted out in alarm, "Really?"

"Black Rose" continued in bewilderment, "But the young master turned into beads of blood." "Grandma Five Poisons," who had been sneering from afar, suddenly stopped laughing upon hearing this. However, Lan Tianpeng, filled with rage, angrily flung his right hand, "Even if my right hand rots, I will still personally kill the two traitors of the Dui family and..." Strangely enough, when Lan Tianpeng angrily flung his right hand, the blood beads on the back of his hand disappeared completely, and the skin on the back of his hand remained unchanged, without a trace.

"The Beggar Hero," upon seeing this, immediately said excitedly in a tone of sudden realization, "This may be because your master gave you a gourd of 'Snow Ginseng Ice Fruit Nectar Dew'." Lan Tianpeng had no time to think. He reached for his folding fan and rushed towards the spot where the Five Poison Granny had been laughing.

The "Heroic Beggar" and Xiao Qionghua, fearing for Lan Tianpeng's safety and not daring to stray too far from him, all gave chase. Only then did they realize that the poisonous snakes on the ground had vanished, presumably having entered the cave. Lan Tianpeng's purpose in waving the fan was partly to drive away the snakes, and partly because he had discovered that this magical folding fan also served as a light source.

When he leaped inside, the first thing he saw was the Five Poison Granny and dozens of the two thieves, all lying sprawled under a large tree. Upon seeing the two traitors, Lan Tianpeng's expression turned frenzied. He roared, "You villains, prepare to die!"

Although the two traitors had vaguely seen Lan Tianpeng, already unconscious and leaning against the bamboo, by the firelight of Lengyun Manor that snowy night, they hadn't seen him clearly. Furthermore, their wrists had been severed by Master Ding, leaving them terrified. Lan Tianpeng's formidable reputation in the martial world only added to their anxiety. Seeing Lan Tianpeng leap towards them with lightning speed, they panicked and, without thinking, shoved "Grandma Five Poisons" forward, shouting simultaneously, "Quickly, use snake venom to kill him!" With a shout, they pushed with all their might, preparing to flee.

"Grandma Five Poisons," dressed in black with a pointed mouth, small eyes, and bald eyebrows, never expected her two prized disciples, whom she had trained for years, to suddenly push her forward. The force of the push was too great. Caught off guard, she had no choice but to lunge forward, simultaneously pressing the trigger with her specially crafted snake-head staff. With a soft "pop," a torrent of black liquid spurted from the snake's mouth. However, Lan Tianpeng, moving with lightning speed, flashed behind "Grandma Five Poisons" the very moment the venom sprayed from the staff. He then roared again, "I won't spare you!" With

that, he swiftly swung his folding fan, and in the blink of an eye, "Grandma Five Poisons'" head was spurting blood onto a tree. She had committed countless evil deeds, and died without uttering a sound. Fortunately, "The Beggar Hero" and "Black Rose" were slower, and Xiao Qionghua was to Lan Tianpeng's left rear; otherwise, the venom from "Grandma Five Poisons'" staff would have inevitably sprayed onto one of the three. As Lan Tianpeng swung his fan to kill "Grandma Five Poisons," the nearby underworld figures were already shouting and yelling. When he calmed down and looked around, he saw that thirty or forty people were gathered together, shouting and beating each other.

Just then, the "Heroic Beggar," who had leaped forward, shouted, "Friends, please stop! Don't let the two traitors of the Dui family escape!" The crowd, gathered around, immediately fell silent and dispersed. The two traitors of the Dui family were already unconscious on the ground. Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua, upon seeing them, simultaneously leaped forward. The

"Heroic Beggar," seeing this, immediately stopped them, saying, "Boy, girl, hold on! Wouldn't that be too easy on them?" Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua, suppressing their grief and indignation, hastily halted their advance.

The "Heroic Beggar," looking solemnly at the dozens of disciples of the "Five Poison Granny," said in a loud voice, "Friends, Young Master Lan and I, Old Beggar, have no grudge against you. What we seek today are the two traitors of the Dui family who have aroused your public outrage." He then pointed to Bian Dingxiong and Dui Renxiong lying on the ground.

Among the dozens of people, an older man said indignantly, "Our old bodhisattva has been quite kind to these two..."

Before he could finish, the "Heroic Beggar" calmly said, "The old bodhisattva you're talking about must be this wicked 'Five Poison Granny.' Now, this old beggar will bluntly advise you all: 'Repent and start anew, for evil people never have a good end.'"

Before he finished speaking, the dozens of people said in unison, "We are willing to heed Senior Ma's advice and start anew."

The "Heroic Beggar" smiled happily and said, "Very good. As the saying goes, 'Put down the butcher's knife and become a Buddha on the spot.' You will all naturally understand this principle in the future. If you don't change your evil ways, you will also receive the retribution you deserve." "Having said that, he pointed at the two thieves on the ground and continued, "These two scoundrels have thrice presumed to become disciples of their master without his permission. They are traitors who have betrayed their master and ancestors. Relying on their Iron Palm Poisonous Technique, they have not learned their lesson and have used their skills to seek revenge, murdering the entire family of Heroic Elder Lan and Heroine Lan. They are truly ruthless. Just now, as you all witnessed, they betrayed their principles and pushed Granny Five Poisons to take the lead in their place, allowing them to escape. Such shameless and wicked people would be too easy to kill with a single blow..."

Before he finished speaking, dozens of underworld figures shouted, "We can release ten thousand snakes to devour their blood!" Upon hearing this, the "

Heroic Beggar" immediately asked solemnly, "Which one of you can lure out the snakes?"

Before he finished speaking, two middle-aged men stepped forward, saying with indignation, "We are both disciples of the Old Bodhisattva. Although we know that we are considered villains by the heroes of the chivalrous path, compared to the Dui brothers, we still have a conscience..."

The "Heroic Beggar" smiled modestly and said, "The fact that you two leaders can say such things shows that you still have some conscience left. Now, Young Master Lan and Miss Xiao want to kill the two traitors to avenge their parents' deaths. Miss Wu is here on her master's orders to kill the two traitors to punish them for their crimes of betraying their master and ancestors. Now, you two leaders also want to kill the two traitors to vent your hatred for their ingratitude and their willingness to be executed for betraying

their master. The two traitors of the Dui clan can be said to be the common enemy of everyone..." Before he finished speaking, dozens of underworld figures said in unison, "Senior Ma, we all hate the two traitors of the Dui clan to the bone. Please don't recount their crimes anymore. Please let the two leaders of Li and Guo lure out the snake and let them taste the poisonous snake."

The "Heroic Beggar" Ma Wu's heart stirred upon hearing this, and he couldn't help but ask in surprise, "What? Have those two ever fed living people?" Upon hearing this, all the underworld figures present suddenly fell silent.

Seeing the situation before him, the "Heroic Beggar" immediately said frankly, "Please speak freely, everyone. Even if they are disciples of our Beggar Clan, I, Ma Wu, will not blame you."

Hearing this, the two disciples of the "Five Poison Granny" resolutely and sorrowfully said, "To be honest, Senior Ma, it's your clan's leader, Lao Jun."

Upon hearing this, the "Heroic Beggar's" face changed drastically, and he stammered, "He...he's a good person, kind-hearted, and doesn't know any martial arts. You...you...you...you...have the heart to treat him in such an inhumane way..."

Before he finished speaking, dozens of figures almost simultaneously pointed at the two thieves and shouted, "It was all their idea! They said this wouldn't have attracted Senior Ma's attention!"

Hearing this, the Heroic Beggar couldn't help but weep, saying, "It's my fault."

Black Rose immediately said hatefully, "Senior Ma, as the saying goes, 'A blood debt must be repaid in blood.' Now they must pay with their blood." "

From among the dozens of gangsters, seven or eight men immediately stepped forward, all shouting angrily, 'Take them over now!' Without further ado, they dragged and lifted the two thieves to the grass. Then, two of them drew gleaming daggers with a 'whoosh,' and expertly slashed the tendons of the two thieves twice, saying angrily, 'So these two brats don't wake up in pain and run away.' Sure enough, the two thieves woke up in pain, roared, and tried to straighten themselves, but as soon as their feet touched the ground, they cried out 'Ouch!' and fell back to the ground."

The two men who severed their Achilles tendons glared venomously at the two thieves, saying hatefully, "Today you'll taste the pain of being bitten by a venomous snake."

The two thieves, upon hearing this, were terrified, their souls nearly leaving their bodies. They cried out in a pitiful wail, "Please kill me! Please give me a quick death!"

The two men wielding daggers said hatefully, "These are exactly the words the old leader of the Beggars' Sect begged you." With that, they leaped back. Just as they leaped back, the two disciples of "Five Poison Granny" began to chuckle coldly.

Hearing the cold chuckles, the two thieves' expressions turned horrified. They howled in agony, frantically crawling towards the riverbank on all fours, cold sweat pouring down their faces. However, the venomous snakes emerging from the grass and burrows, upon seeing the two thieves, pounced with incredible speed, each one with a belly as hot as fire. Seeing this, the two thieves turned even paler and crawled away even faster.

Before they had crawled more than two zhang (approximately 6.6 meters), snakes from all directions arrived, lunging to bite the two thieves. Bitten by a snake, the two thieves suddenly became ferocious, howling and swinging their legs and fists, instantly knocking away more than a dozen venomous snakes. However, the two disciples of "Grandma Five Poisons" chuckled even louder, and the snakes continued their frenzied attack.

Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua then realized that the earlier chuckles were "Grandma Five Poisons" urging the snakes forward, but the snakes, fearing Lan Tianpeng's gilded fan, refused to obey. In that instant, the two thieves were covered in venomous snakes, and with two more screams, their noses, eyes, and ears were devoured by the snakes. The two thieves desperately pounded their heads and faces with their hands, no longer daring to cry out. At this moment, Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua bowed to the north, weeping and praying, hoping that the spirits of the old hero and heroine Lan in heaven would know.

"The Beggar Hero" wept silently, mourning the death of Gan'ertou half a year ago. Two disciples surnamed Li and Guo, seeing the snakes already entwined around the two thieves, also knelt before the decapitated corpse of "Grandma Five Poisons," weeping loudly. Dozens of underworld figures, though mostly ruthless and cruel, also shed tears at the sight. "Black Rose," though not crying, was also frowning and looking melancholy.

After comforting their deceased parents, Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua immediately stood up. Looking again, the two heinous thieves, their flesh mangled and covered in blood-soaked venomous snakes, were a gruesome and terrifying sight. "Heroic Beggar," after Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua rose, solemnly pointed to the corpses of the two traitors, Dui Shi, and said, "Friends, evil begets evil, and good begets good. This is the fate of the wicked, and the fate of Dui Shi should serve as a warning to all of you." He then pointed to the corpse of "Grandma Five Poisons" and continued, "Grandma Five Poisons left behind a manor in the Five Finger Mountain of Hainan Island, filled with poisonous snakes, scorpions, and spiders, which resulted in the deaths of many woodcutters and hunters who strayed into it. Now, this manor can no longer be allowed to harm people..."

Before he finished speaking, Grandma Five Poisons' two disciples, tears streaming down their faces, said, "Although our master has been unscrupulous throughout her life, we, as her disciples, must find a way to atone for her past sins. We humbly beg Senior Ma to spare the manor and all the poisonous snakes and scorpions, so that we may also do something beneficial for the martial arts world."

The "Heroic Beggar" frowned, asking in confusion, "What good things can you do for the martial arts world?"

The middle-aged man surnamed Li respectfully said, "Now, my brother and I have further refined the 'Ten Thousand Poisons Wind-Dispelling Powder,' meticulously crafted by our master. It can not only dispel rashes and prevent plagues, but also cure all poisons, poisonous gases, and injuries from poisonous palms and hidden weapons..."

The "Heroic Beggar" immediately asked with concern, "Now that you two have successfully refined this medicine, what are your plans?"

The middle-aged man surnamed Li said, "We plan to distribute it to various sects, gangs, and associations every year, so that each of them can carry it with them when they go out, just in case..." He paused, glanced at the poisonous scorpions on the tree and the poisonous snakes on the ground, and continued, "The main ingredients for refining these medicines are all taken from these poisonous snakes and scorpions."

"Black Rose," however, worriedly said, "We've allowed you to keep this manor, but what if you continue your evil deeds?"

Upon hearing this, the two middle-aged men, Li and Guo, immediately straightened their expressions and said, "To gain the trust of the young master and Senior Ma, we've decided to cut off our own feet, proving that we're keeping the manor solely for making medicine to save lives." As soon as they uttered the word "people," they abruptly withdrew their swords and swung them towards the feet. The attack was sudden and unprepared; everyone present was completely stunned. In that critical moment, a flash of light appeared, and without a sound, Li and Guo's swords were simultaneously knocked away. The crowd gasped in surprise again. Looking closely, they saw it was Lan Tianpeng, holding a gilded folding fan.

With lightning speed and agility, Lan Tianpeng knocked away Guo and Li's single-edged swords. He immediately said solemnly, "Whether a person is good or evil does not depend on whether they have severed their own feet, but on whether they have a promise. If one has a heart inclined towards good, one is good even without cutting off one's feet; if one's evil nature is incorrigible, one remains evil even after cutting off one's feet. Why would you two leaders do such a foolish thing?"

All the underworld figures present were moved and echoed, "Young Master is absolutely right."

Li and Guo, immediately moved to tears, respectfully said, "Young Master, although you are only young, you have an extraordinary heart." "The two brothers will never forget the great kindness of the young master..."

Before he could finish speaking, "Heroic Beggar" laughed and said, "The two leaders don't need to say such humble words anymore. The only thing to do now is to clean up the mess. Old Beggar and Young Master Lan have urgent matters to attend to and cannot stay any longer..." As he spoke, he turned to look at the dozens of underworld figures and continued, "You all should also depart from here, go your separate ways, and forge your own paths. We will meet again someday." As soon as he finished

speaking, the dozens of underworld figures respectfully said, "Young Master, Senior Ma, we will meet again someday."

"The Beggar Hero" immediately looked at Lan Tianpeng, Xiao Qionghua, and "Black Rose" and said, "Alright, let's go."

The middle-aged man surnamed Guo immediately said respectfully, "This junior will personally escort Senior Ma and the Young Master of the Valley from the manor."

"The Beggar Hero," realizing the large ship was destroyed and the route was unfamiliar, could only nod and say, "Very well, then thank you in advance, old beggar." Thus, amidst the cheers of dozens of underworld figures saying "Take care," the Beggar Hero and the four of them followed the middle-aged man surnamed Guo, heading straight east. As they sped along, Lan Tianpeng glanced around and spotted the shadowy silhouettes of houses deep in the woods to the south, dark and unlit—presumably the terrifying "Five Poisons Manor."

They soon arrived at the riverbank dock, where a small boat was moored on the wooden pier. The middle-aged man surnamed Guo immediately bowed respectfully, inviting "The Beggar Hero" and the four of them to board, and then personally took the oars, rowing towards the opposite bank. Upon reaching the opposite bank, the four heroes and beggars leaped ashore. The "Heroic Beggar" first expressed his gratitude and said with concern, "I hope Master Guo will properly disperse those friends who came to seek refuge."

The middle-aged man surnamed Guo, standing respectfully on the small boat, said, "Senior Ma, please rest assured, I have made arrangements. I will give each of them twenty taels of silver for travel expenses, ensuring they have no worries about food and lodging for the next six months, and they will dare not do anything bad again."

The "Heroic Beggar" immediately gave a thumbs up and praised, "Master Guo's actions are thorough and far-sighted. With you in charge of 'Five Poisons Manor' and controlling those poisonous creatures, the martial arts world is blessed. Master Guo, I hope we meet again." After saying this, he, Lan Tianpeng, Xiao Qionghua, and "Black Rose" leaped into the woods on the shore.

The middle-aged man surnamed Guo immediately said loudly, "Senior Ma, Young Valley Master, please forgive me for not seeing you off any further."

Lan Tianpeng waved to the side, said "Take care," and followed the "Heroic Beggar" eastward. Entering the mountainous area, climbing Hengling, and rounding the bee-head-shaped peak, they reached the cliff. As the four were speeding along, they suddenly saw a person stand up from the grass ahead, and respectfully asked, "Is that Fifth Master and Young Valley Master?" The "Heroic Beggar" immediately responded. Lan Tianpeng looked closely and saw that it was Kong Xueren, who had met him and Xiao Qionghua at the mountain pass. As

soon as the four approached, Kong Xueren immediately said respectfully, "Master said that if Fifth Master didn't come soon, we should go to 'Five Poisons Manor' to take a look."

The "Heroic Beggar" snorted and said, "It won't help you even if you go." As he spoke, they reached the edge of the cliff, and the five of them jumped down. In the valley, the night wind blew gently, the bamboo leaves rustled, and the thatched hut in the orchid grove was pitch black. Before they even reached the hut, Li Yan and the others came out to greet them.

Upon seeing them, the "Heroic Beggar" immediately asked with concern, "Has anyone come after I left?"

Li Yan respectfully replied, "It's been peaceful; no one has come." As he spoke, Xiao Huazi inside lit the lamp.

After entering the hut, they sat down in order, and the "Heroic Beggar" recounted his journey to the "Five Poisons Manor." Li Yan and the others were astonished, their expressions changing drastically. At the end, the "Heroic Beggar" smiled gratefully at "Black Rose" and said, "This great victory at the 'Five Poisons Manor,' and the execution of the two traitors, is entirely thanks to Miss Wu..."

Before he could finish, "Black Rose" bowed respectfully and said, "This time, I was able to accomplish my master's mission entirely thanks to the assistance of Young Master Lan and Miss Xiao. Otherwise, even if I could have mingled near those two traitors, I don't know when I would have succeeded, and even if I had, whether I could have escaped was another question."

Upon hearing this, the "Heroic Beggar" immediately said humbly, "Miss Wu is quick-witted and intelligent; she is truly a heroine. Take, for example, picking up the old monster's 'Seven Deadly Phosphorus Fire Bomb.' If it were me, Old Beggar and I, the simpleton, we would never have thought we'd have the chance to use it at 'Five Poisons Manor'..."

Before he finished speaking, "Black Rose" bowed and smiled, saying, "Senior Ma, you are too kind. Why don't you say that because I possess a set of vicious hidden weapons, I am subconsciously interested in poisonous things? However, I now solemnly swear before you and the young master that from this day forward, I will turn over a new leaf, wash away my past bad influences, and also keep a low profile for a period of time." The

"Heroic Beggar" laughed and said, "Yes, yes, Miss Wu, I, Old Beggar, am not only happy for the martial arts world, but also sincerely pleased that you have this determination and courage to reform and do good."

After saying this, the "Heroic Beggar" suddenly changed his expression and asked with concern, "Miss Wu, your business here is finished. Where do you plan to go next?" "Black Rose," being so clever, naturally understood the "Heroic Beggar's" meaning: he was implying that her business here was finished and she could leave. She had a secret crush on Lan Tianpeng and was determined to take this opportunity to launch her romantic offensive. Unexpectedly,

her beloved was accompanied by a stunningly beautiful fiancée. Moreover, this fiancée was none other than the infamous "Beautiful Rakshasa" Xiao Qionghua, feared throughout the underworld. She had originally resolved to fight Xiao Qionghua, but when she was poisoned and on the verge of death at the "Five Poisons Manor," Xiao Qionghua miraculously saved her life with the "Snow Ginseng Ice Fruit Nectar Dew," a treasure coveted by martial arts masters. Furthermore, she clearly felt that it had also increased her martial arts skills.

Under these circumstances, she was filled with gratitude. How could she possibly snatch her husband back from her savior and become an ungrateful person? Besides, she was several years older than Lan Tianpeng. Therefore, she had already decided to leave. When she saw the "Heroic Beggar" asking, she immediately stood up, bowed, and said, "I have been away from my master for a long time and was preparing to return to report today. Now that the two traitors have been executed, this matter is settled, and I will take my leave now." After saying this, she bowed deeply.

The "Heroic Beggar" knew that "Black Rose" had seen through his intentions, and quickly and somewhat embarrassedly tried to persuade her to stay, saying, "Miss Wu, why are you in such a hurry? Wouldn't it be better to leave at dawn?"

Black Rose smiled calmly and said, "My master has been worried day and night, and has never known the situation here. If he were to come and investigate, wouldn't it be all in vain..."

Before she could finish speaking, Lan Tianpeng apologized and said, "I am in Chenxi City, and I am anxious about avenging my father. Please forgive me for severing your master's arm..."

Before Lan Tianpeng could finish speaking, Black Rose immediately interrupted, "My master once told me that he regretted his mistake in accepting disciples, but he has no resentment towards the young master. From now on, my master has reformed himself and will never again roam the martial world."

The Heroic Beggar immediately laughed and said, "If that is true, not only will the martial world rejoice, but your master will also be blessed."

"Black Rose" turned to Xiao Qionghua again, saying gratefully, "Thank you so much, Miss Xiao, for the generous gift of the

fine wine and for saving my life. I, Wu Qianzhu, will never forget it..." Xiao Qionghua's intention was to save lives, and she had no expectation of anything in return. Therefore, she smiled modestly and said, "It's nothing, Miss Wu, why bother taking it to heart?" Black Rose then said "Take care" to "Heroic Beggar" and Lan Tianpeng and the others, and walked out of the house.

Lan Tianpeng saw that "Black Rose" looked dejected, and remembering that she had almost lost her life for him, he was filled with gratitude. Seeing her miserable appearance, he blurted out, "Sister Qian, if you have time, you can come to the 'Dragon and Phoenix Gang' or 'Cold Fragrance Valley' to find me." "

Black Rose" suddenly jolted, her eyes lighting up as she looked at Lan Tianpeng, her face full of surprise. "Really?"

she exclaimed. Lan Tianpeng nodded, and "Black Rose" said happily, "That's wonderful, little brother, take care."

Lan Tianpeng also said "Take care," and "Black Rose" gave him one last reluctant look before mounting her horse, Black Cloud Covering Snow, and galloping away. "The Beggar Hero" said to Lan Tianpeng, who was still standing and watching, "Silly boy, she's gone, what are you still standing there for? But apart from her flirtatious appearance, this girl isn't so bad, is she?" Lan Tianpeng blushed, and Xiao Qionghua gave a soft snort. Lan Tianpeng naturally knew why, but he couldn't say anything at this moment.

The crowd, surrounding the "Beggar Hero," returned to the central thatched hut. After Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua were seated, the "Heroic Beggar" immediately smiled and said, "Because Miss Wu is here, I haven't asked about your experiences after you left, or how you met Xiao Qionghua. Now that you're both on my side, you can speak freely. Please listen." As he spoke, two young beggars brought fragrant tea and fruit and placed them on the table. After the two young beggars left, Lan Tianpeng recounted his experiences after leaving the "Heroic Beggar," and Xiao Qionghua also gave her account. By the time they finished speaking, dawn had broken.

The "Heroic Beggar" sighed and said, "You two came all the way to 'Five Poisons Manor' but failed to kill the two traitors. Do you feel any lingering grief or resentment?" Lan Tianpeng bowed and said solemnly, “

I witnessed the deaths of the two thieves and knelt to pray to my late father’s spirit in heaven. All the resentment in my heart has been dispelled. Moreover, the two thieves are like a thousand snakes gnawing at my heart, and I yearn to give them a knife but cannot. Furthermore, the two thieves have committed countless evils and killed countless people. To be honest, there are countless people who wish to kill the two thieves with their own hands. In addition, Guo and Li were also present, wanting to avenge their master’s death. Miss Wu also wanted to fulfill her master’s mission. The leader of the Dijun Temple was killed, and everyone wanted to kill the two thieves themselves. If my cousin and I could kill them one by one with our swords, how could we completely dispel the grief in other people’s hearts?” The "

Heroic Beggar" nodded repeatedly, praising with a smile, "With such a magnanimous heart, you'll surely walk steadily and upright in the martial arts world in the future." He paused, then suddenly asked with concern, "Now that things are settled here, shouldn't you two be heading back?"

Lan Tianpeng, knowing the "Heroic Beggar" meant returning to Lengxiang Valley on Motian Ridge, shook his head and smiled wryly, "I still need to go to Kunlun in the Western Regions with my cousin." The

"Heroic Beggar" was startled and asked in surprise, "What are you going to Kunlun for?"

Lan Tianpeng said somewhat solemnly, "Because our eldest master, the 'Silver-Clad Swordsman,' once made a sword duel with the Kunlun Sect's leader, 'Immortal Xuanqing,' and also with the 'Ice-Clad Heroine' from the Western Regions..."

Before he could finish, the "Heroic Beggar" looked surprised again and said, "What? The 'Silver-Clad Swordsman' has a sword duel with the 'Ice-Clad Heroine'?"

Xiao Qionghua, being more perceptive, immediately asked with concern, "What?" "But is the 'Ice Lady's' swordsmanship even superior to the 'Silver-Clad Swordsman's'?"

The "Beggar Hero" immediately frowned and hesitated, saying, "Her swordsmanship is unmatched in the Western Regions, and her beauty is unparalleled among women there. Among the female warriors of today, she can be considered unparalleled in both skill and beauty..."

Before he finished speaking, Xiao Qionghua chuckled, adding, "Judging from your expression, Senior Ma, it's as if she's still that beautiful."

"Indeed." Seeing the "Beggar Hero's" serious expression, Xiao Qionghua immediately asked earnestly, "Did she take the elixir of immortality?" The

"Beggar Hero" shook his head solemnly, saying, "That's not necessarily true. On one hand, her living environment is different; on the other hand, she might have some secret to preserving her youth..."

Xiao Qionghua was very interested in the phrase "secret to preserving her youth," so she immediately interjected, "Senior Ma, do you know what secret she has?"

The "Beggar Hero" shook his head and said, "I, Old Beggar, don't know what secrets there are, but it's common knowledge that the Ice River Heroine has maintained her youthful beauty."

Lan Tianpeng had also heard of a martial art called "The Art of Preserving Youth," but he didn't quite believe it. Seeing Xiao Qionghua's concern, he had no choice but to interject, "Fifth Uncle, do you know the Ice River Heroine's age?"

The "Beggar Hero" shook his head and said, "I, Old Beggar, don't know her age, but she can't be older than the 'Silver-Clad Swordsman.'"

Lan Tianpeng laughed upon hearing this, and said with a smile, "Even if my great-uncle were alive, he would only be in his forties. How could a woman in her forties be old?"

Upon hearing this, the "Beggar Hero" immediately glared and said, "Nonsense! A woman in her thirties already shows signs of aging, so one can only imagine how old a woman in her forties must be!"

Upon hearing that "a woman in her thirties is old," Xiao Qionghua anxiously asked, "Senior Ma, have you ever seen the 'Ice River Heroine'?" "

The Beggar Hero" replied without hesitation, "I've seen her twice. Once was ten years ago, at the Huangshan Sword Tournament, and the other was two years ago when I went to the glacier to gather herbs."

Xiao Qionghua asked with great concern, "Do you see any change in the 'Glacier Heroine's' appearance?"

The Beggar Hero shook his head and said, "I, this old beggar, can't see any change in her."

Xiao Qionghua immediately asked excitedly, "So, she really has the art of preserving her youth?"

The Beggar Hero smiled and said, "Whether she has the art of preserving her youth or not is not important to me. What I care about is that when you go and see the 'Glacier Heroine,' you should honestly tell her the reason and date of the 'Silver-Clad Swordsman's' death."

Upon hearing this, Lan Tianpeng immediately asked in confusion, "Why?" "

The Beggar Hero" pondered for a moment and said, "I'm afraid that the Ice River Heroine's invitation to your senior uncle wasn't entirely for a sword duel."

Lan Tianpeng exclaimed in surprise, "Oh!" and asked, puzzled, "Then what was it for?"

The Beggar Hero frowned and said, "I'm afraid it's for personal matters."

Lan Tianpeng exclaimed "Oh!" again and asked in surprise, "How did you know about this, Fifth Uncle?"

The Beggar Hero smiled calmly and said, "I'm just judging based on experience."

Upon hearing this, Lan Tianpeng immediately laughed and said, "After all these years, the Ice River Heroine has not only gotten married but probably also had children."

Unexpectedly, the Beggar Hero shook his head and smiled calmly, "She hasn't had any children, and she hasn't even gotten married yet."

Upon hearing this, Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua both let out a soft "Ah!" and were both stunned! The Beggar Hero smiled calmly and continued, "Therefore, I, Old Beggar, believe that his invitation to the Silver-Clad Swordsman to go to the Ice River was definitely not entirely for a sword duel."

Xiao Qionghua was still thinking about the question from earlier, so she interjected, "How did Senior Ma know that 'Ice Queen' isn't married yet? "

The "Heroic Beggar" chuckled and said, "Two years ago, when I went to Tibet, after meeting the 'Ice Maiden,' I saw some self-proclaimed dashing and charming figures, now sporting long beards, fawning over her."

Lan Tianpeng, however, was concerned about the sword fight and asked with concern, "Uncle, if the 'Ice Maiden' and Master Master are only after romantic feelings, what should we say when we go? What would happen if we didn't tell them Master Master has passed away?" "

The Beggar Hero" said without hesitation, "It's very simple. You two are likely to be left behind on the glacial plateau and never be able to return."

Lan Tianpeng was shocked and blurted out, "Is it that serious?"

The Beggar Hero nodded and said, "Of course." Then, he turned to look at Xiao Qionghua and asked with a smile, "Now I want to ask you a question, Xiao girl. Suppose that the silly boy promised you that he would return to Cold Fragrance Valley for a reunion in a year, but he didn't go back for several years. In the end, you heard that the silly boy had already married Huangfu Ouyang and the two girls, and even had children..."

Before he could finish speaking, Lan Tianpeng's handsome face turned red, and he said somewhat uneasily, "Fifth Uncle... you... you... how can you make such an analogy?"

The Beggar Hero suppressed a laugh and glared at him, saying in a deep voice, "If I don't make this analogy, how can Xiao girl understand the feelings in the heart of the 'Glacier Heroine'?"

Lan Tianpeng said dismissively, "The 'Glacier Heroine' and my nephew's uncle are in completely different situations." "

The Beggar Hero" asked seriously, "How do you know that the situation of the 'Ice Maiden' and your senior master is different from yours?"

Lan Tianpeng was startled and said in surprise, "You mean..."

Before he could finish speaking, the Beggar Hero waved a "wait a moment" gesture and continued to look at Xiao Qionghua, asking, "What do you think?"

Xiao Qionghua said without hesitation, "Of course I will hate him." Her words were resolute, and her face was filled with hatred. Lan Tianpeng saw this and was secretly shocked. As he pondered this, he heard the "Heroic Beggar" continue to ask Xiao Qionghua, "Suppose that the silly boy and Huangfu girl's children or disciples came to Lengxiang Valley to challenge you to a sword duel, how would you feel?"

Upon hearing this, Lan Tianpeng couldn't help but argue, "Fifth Uncle, your analogy is inappropriate, and it might very well affect..."

Before he could finish, the "Heroic Beggar" made a "stop" gesture, looking at Xiao Qionghua and urging, "Tell me, girl, what would you do?"

Seeing Lan Tianpeng's anxious expression, Xiao Qionghua smiled and said, "Then I would definitely be furious."

Hearing this, the "Heroic Beggar" immediately looked at Lan Tianpeng and smiled, "Silly boy, this is exactly the reason I told you to tell the 'Ice Heroine' the truth when I asked you to go."

Lan Tianpeng felt the "Heroic Beggar's" analogy was impractical, and whether the "Ice Heroine's" challenge to their master was truly for personal reasons was still unknown. Besides, many women don't marry not necessarily because of heartbreak, disappointment, or being unable to marry the one they love or remain chaste for the one they love; there may be other reasons. With this in mind, he decided to wait until he met the "Ice Maiden" before acting accordingly. However, he still respectfully told the "Heroic Beggar," "I already know. If the Ice Maiden is indeed unmarried because of my senior uncle, I will naturally tell the truth." The

"Heroic Beggar" laughed and said, "We've discussed the important matters; now it's time to talk about your private affairs." Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua exchanged glances, both somewhat bewildered. The

"Heroic Beggar" continued with a smile, "Since I, Old Beggar, have just mentioned those two Huangfu Ouyang ladies, I'll now ask for your opinions, young couple." Lan and Xiao Qionghua then understood the "Heroic Beggar's" meaning.

The "Heroic Beggar" first looked at Lan Tianpeng and asked, "Silly boy, when you first met Huangfu Hui and Ouyang Zi, did they know that you and Xiao Qionghua were already an engaged couple approved by your parents?"

Lan Tianpeng blushed slightly and said, "I only found out that they were young girls, and that they were my two senior sisters, at the 'Dragon

and Phoenix Gathering' at Kuocang Mountain. I told them about my relationship with my cousin later." The "Heroic Beggar" then turned to Xiao Qionghua and asked, "Girl, you went to great lengths to get me to learn the peerless swordsmanship from the 'Diamond Demon Subduing Manual' because of Huangfu Hui and Ouyang Zi."

Xiao Qionghua understood what the "Heroic Beggar" meant, but she deliberately wanted to make things difficult for him, so she said seriously, "They said it was entirely for the last words of Senior Ouyang, the 'Silver-Clad Swordsman,' and they hoped to use this to resolve the enmity between Ouyang Zi and Master Ding." Upon hearing this, the "

Beggar Hero" glared angrily and said, "You really believe their nonsense?"

Seeing that the "Beggar Hero" was somewhat angry, Xiao Qionghua could only feign grievance and ask, "Then what was their reason?"

The "Beggar Hero" was taken aback by the question, sighed, and then resolutely said, "Now I'll tell you both the truth. Huangfu Hui and Ouyang Zi are as close as blood relatives, inseparable for life. One of the reasons is that they both like the silly boy and induced him to learn swordsmanship." He paused, looked at Xiao Qionghua solemnly, and asked, "You must remember the meeting at the inn in Xianju City! Although they are both older than you, they humbled themselves and showed you great respect. Do you know why?"

Since Xiao Qionghua had initially said she didn't know, she could only continue to play dumb, so she asked in confusion, "Why?"

The "Heroic Beggar" spoke almost word by word: "Because they have already acknowledged you as the legitimate young mistress of the Lan family. Even if they are ranked second, they are content, because they are already hopelessly in love with the silly boy."

Xiao Qionghua deliberately asked, feigning confusion, "Then why did they deliberately put on makeup and dress up so beautifully to see me?"

The "Heroic Beggar" immediately explained anxiously, "Oh dear, my silly girl, they heard that you are naturally beautiful, as lovely as a fairy. How could they not be worried and deliberately dress up? They must want you to see me. To be honest, they are afraid that they are not as good as you and will lose the silly boy."

Seeing that the "Heroic Beggar" was really anxious, Xiao Qionghua couldn't help but chuckle. The "Heroic Beggar" was taken aback by the laughter, then suddenly realized what was going on. He feigned anger while suppressing his laughter, saying, "You clever little girl! I, an old beggar, am seventy or eighty years old, and you've tricked me!"

Xiao Qionghua could only smile and say, "This matter is already settled, yet you, sir, insist on bringing up the 'Ice Glacier Heroine' to bring it up again..."

Before she could finish speaking, the "Heroic Beggar" burst into laughter, saying, "Don't think I, an old beggar, am deliberately playing tricks. It's simply my duty to resolve this matter." "This matter..." He paused, looking seriously at Xiao Qionghua, and continued, "You have no idea how worried I was after hearing what that silly boy Bo recounted. Brother Lan unfortunately fell victim to those two traitors, and your parents were also brutally murdered by them. In the future, if it's not me, Old Huazi, who will stand up for you?"

Before he finished speaking, Xiao Qionghua said with a hint of sadness, "You don't need to worry about these things, sir. I understand the greater good and must always consider the overall situation. From now on, everything will be decided by you, sir. I will absolutely obey you."

Upon hearing this, the "Heroic Beggar" slapped his thigh and gave a thumbs-up, praising, "Girl, I, Old Beggar, am truly impressed by your words. You deserve the title of virtuous young mistress of Cold Fragrance Manor. With you, Huangfu Hui, Ouyang Zi, and that Miss Lanxiangji jointly managing Cold Fragrance Valley, how could the prestige of Motian Ridge not shake the martial world?"

Xiao Qionghua glanced at Lan Tianpeng and said with a smile, "You don't know, but in the future, the young mistresses of Cold Fragrance Valley will probably be far more than just these few. There's already his junior sister Ding Mengmei, and it seems that Miss Gao Lianying is also a certainty. Including Miss Wu Qianzhu, it seems she will be one too. Not to mention the several young and beautiful female hall masters of the 'Dragon and Phoenix Society,' they will definitely have to marry them." The

"Heroic Beggar" stared wide-eyed at Lan Tianpeng and said, "Silly boy, is that really true?"

Lan Tianpeng nodded with a flushed face. The "Heroic Beggar" sighed and said, "Youthful romance is not a bad thing, but one cannot be without restraint."

Lan Tianpeng nodded hurriedly and said, "Fifth Uncle is right. I will definitely be more careful in the future."

Xiao Qionghua smiled sweetly and said, "At first, I couldn't understand what happened to Miss Wu, but then I thought about how she almost lost her life for my cousin. Her affection is truly touching. So, after thinking about it, I feel relieved. I won't interfere anymore, lest he call me jealous. As long as he treats us well, that's enough."

Lan Tianpeng said gratefully, "Cousin, you're so kind."

"The Beggar Hero" also sighed, "It's a blessing for that silly boy to marry you. With you as his virtuous wife, I can rest assured." After saying that, Xiao Huazi brought breakfast. Upon seeing this, the "Heroic Beggar" immediately said cheerfully, "Alright, now I, Old Beggar, am relieved. Let's eat first, so we can set off immediately afterward."

As everyone took their seats, Lan Tianpeng asked with concern, "Where is Fifth Uncle planning to go?"

The Heroic Beggar replied without hesitation, his face serious yet smiling, "Of course I'm going to Cold Fragrance Valley Manor. There's a lot to prepare there. Although the valley is large, it needs to accommodate several beautiful young ladies."

Lan Tianpeng, hearing this, could only blush slightly and say, "It's still early..."

The Heroic Beggar immediately said seriously, "It's already quite late, and you must return before the Huangshan Sword Tournament this autumn."

Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua, upon hearing this, said worriedly, "Going from here to Kunlun, then to the Glacier Plateau, takes at least half a year round trip. I'm afraid we won't make it to the Huangshan Sword Tournament."

The Heroic Beggar immediately said seriously, "To save time, you can go to the Glacier Plateau first."

Lan Tianpeng, however, said with difficulty, "But I have already made an appointment with Kunlun. How can I break my promise?"

The "Heroic Beggar" immediately said seriously, "Although you have an appointment with Kunlun, there is no fixed date. Whether you go to the Glacier first or Kunlun first makes no difference..."

Xiao Qionghua asked in confusion, "But what's the difference between going to the Glacier first and going to Kunlun first?"

The "Heroic Beggar" immediately said seriously, "It makes a big difference. If you only go to Kunlun, you will inevitably have to go to the Glacier. If you go to the Glacier first and defeat the 'Glacier Heroine,' then you don't need to go to Kunlun." Lan

Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua couldn't help but ask in unison, "Why?"

The "Heroic Beggar" continued, "Because the Kunlun Sect Leader, Immortal Xuanqing, once privately challenged the Glacier Heroine to a sword duel, but he was defeated by her sword twice..."

Upon hearing this, Lan Tianpeng immediately said dismissively, "Even if he defeated the Glacier Heroine, Immortal Xuanqing might not be willing to admit defeat." "

The Beggar Hero," however, confidently declared, "You'll be right to listen to me. As long as you defeat the 'Ice Maiden,' you can rush to Huangshan, and I guarantee the Kunlun Sect will no longer challenge you to a sword duel."

Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua had no choice but to decide to go to the Ice Plateau first, especially Xiao Qionghua, who was eager to meet the enigmatic "Ice Maiden." After a quick meal, the Beggar Hero instructed Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua to prepare their horses. As soon as the horses arrived, Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua bid farewell to the Beggar Hero and thanked Old Beggar Li Yan for the disturbance before leaving the house.

Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua received "Blood Fire Dragon" and "Little Green," and again wished the Beggar Hero and the others "goodbye" before mounting their horses and heading towards the gap in the forest. Upon exiting the gap, the clouds and mist had cleared, the sun shone brightly, and the mountains were a verdant green. The two emerged from the mountain pass and found the western official road. They immediately spurred their horses and galloped away. With the guidance of the "Heroic Beggar," the two decided to abandon Kunlun and head straight for the glacial plateau.

It was April, and if all went well, Yu Xu might be able to attend the Huangshan Sword Tournament. This tournament would not only revive the reputation of the Silver-Clad Swordsman, but also make Lengxiang Valley a sensation in the martial arts world. A martial arts hero's fame is built on two things: his teacher and his own character. If someone were to win the title of Martial Arts Alliance Leader at the Huangshan Sword Tournament, not only would he be a household name, but his sect would also become renowned throughout the martial arts world. However, one thing worried Lan Tianpeng: although his participation would grant him the title of Alliance Leader, revive the reputation of the "Silver-Clad Swordsman" and his master "Flying Cloud's Last Words," and establish Lengxiang Valley's prestige, the mystery of the "Silver-Clad Swordsman's" fate would inevitably reignite speculation and discussion among martial arts heroes.

Therefore, he wasn't enthusiastic about the Huangshan Sword Tournament; he believed it depended on the circumstances. He thought he could participate if possible, and if not, he would withdraw. However, he felt it was extremely important to keep the appointment on behalf of the "Silver-Clad Swordsman" and fulfill the unfinished promise of his master. Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua followed the official road into the western border of Qinghai, traversing hundreds of miles of Xinjiang territory, heading straight for the "Red Pass." This was because the Kunlun Sect's sphere of influence was between the peaks of the central branch of the Kunlun Mountains, while the Glacier Plateau was located near the source peak of the central branch.

Legend has it that the Glacier Plateau is perpetually covered in snow, which doesn't melt even in the sweltering summer, but at its summit lies a fairyland, where trees are evergreen, flowers bloom constantly, and rivers never freeze. The "Glacier Heroine," known as a celestial fairy and eternally youthful, resides in that fairyland. Because of the Glacier Heroine's widespread fame, everyone who went there knew her, and thus, the two always received directions regarding their path. However, if asked to give a precise route, the other party couldn't; they simply echoed what others said. Fortunately, the journey was still long, and as long as they were heading in the right direction, they could continue.

Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua were childhood sweethearts, now nineteen and twenty-one respectively, in the prime of their lives, their hearts free of worldly desires. With the two traitors dead and their feud settled, their hearts were at peace. Moreover, they had already consummated their marriage; however, the previous journey to rescue Lan Xiangji had been so arduous that they hadn't dared to delay, thus avoiding intimacy. Now that the matter was settled, there were no more concerns, so they shared a room at inns, inevitably spending their nights whispering sweet nothings and tenderly cuddling.

That night, their kisses and embraces were passionate and uncontrollable. Xiao Qionghua's face was flushed with desire, her beautiful eyes blazing with intense heat. She then swayed as she stood up, slowly unbuttoning her clothes, and in front of Lan Tianpeng, stripped naked, revealing her curvaceous, translucent body. Slightly tipsy, Lan Tianpeng, upon seeing this delicate and alluring body, felt a surge of heat rise from the depths of his heart, making it difficult for him to resist her allure. When she threw herself into his arms, Lan Tianpeng stretched out his strong arms to welcome her soft and smooth body.

Gazing at her two pools of water, he was already aroused by desire, his eyes sparkling with lust. After a frenzied and unrestrained kiss, Lan Tianpeng pressed her down onto the bed, freely caressing her pure, smooth, and delicate body. Lan Tianpeng's hands boldly explored and searched her breasts and lower body. Her breasts were full and firm, too large to be grasped in one hand, and felt exceptionally soft and delicate to the touch. The rosy nipples stood proudly erect, and felt remarkably elastic when bitten. Below her flat abdomen was a patch of dark pubic hair, and the tender, red labia were clearly visible, becoming even more shapely under Lan Tianpeng's touch and teasing. Her pink, round clitoris trembled, leaving Lan Tianpeng dumbfounded and completely captivated. What a vibrant and alluring forbidden paradise!

The soft moonlight bathed Xiao Qionghua, allowing Lan Tianpeng a clearer view of her seductive body. Her face flushed with desire, her smooth, beautiful shoulders, her swaying breasts, her supple waist, her plump, white buttocks, her long, shapely legs—but what attracted Lan Tianpeng most was undoubtedly her luscious, inviting vulva. She nestled obediently in Lan Tianpeng's arms, letting his fingers roam over her sensitive areas, quietly enjoying his skillful, nimble lips and tongue, excitedly teasing and licking. Waves of pleasure washed over her, causing her to moan softly, pant, and kick her arms and legs, her cheeks flushed, her beautiful eyes tightly closed, seemingly lost in extreme comfort and pleasure.

Lan Tianpeng's penis was already hard and swollen, and it trembled immediately upon her touch. She shyly grasped it, slowly rubbing, pulling, kneading, teasing, and pinching it, sometimes heavily, sometimes lightly, sometimes up, sometimes down, making it even hotter, harder, and longer. Lan Tianpeng quickly rolled over, pinning her beneath him. He raised his erect penis, aimed it at her beautiful vulva, first teasing and stimulating her rosy clitoris, then suddenly thrusting it forcefully into her. Although the opening was narrow and tight, the wet, warm, tender, and elastic vulva still completely swallowed Lan Tianpeng's large penis, swallowing it entirely at once.

Because Lan Tianpeng used too much force, she gasped for breath, and his thrusts made her hips push forward even more forcefully, her mouth uttering continuous moans. Xiao Qionghua released a large amount of love fluid, which, with the lubrication of the fluid, Lan Tianpeng accelerated the thrusting of his penis, clearly feeling the waves of wet, sticky heat constantly stimulating his penis. Lan Tianpeng tightly embraced her convulsing body, thrusting in and out of her tight flesh, gradually increasing the force. As the number of thrusts increased, her moans and cries began to rise rhythmically.

The wet, hot, and tight flesh, and the intense pushing, pulling, and rubbing of his penis, brought them endless pleasure, sweating profusely. That mutual affection, that unparalleled joy and comfort, rose higher and higher, finally reaching its peak. Lan Tianpeng rapidly pounded his thick penis into her already overflowing flesh, the squelching sounds of their intercourse incessant, her moans and cries almost reaching their breaking point. Suddenly, gushing, scalding fluids gushed from Lan Tianpeng's glans. Her tingling sensation reached its peak. The two intertwined, embracing tightly, becoming one, caressing each other's skin, simultaneously experiencing supreme satisfaction. After

a short rest, Xiao Qionghua immediately resumed Lan Tianpeng's thrusts. Her vaginal opening became even more slippery, and with her hips swaying and waist moving in sync, Lan Tianpeng's penis penetrated smoothly, deeply piercing the end of her vagina. Not only did she scream with pleasure, but Lan Tianpeng also felt extreme comfort. Lan Tianpeng withdrew his penis and lay on his back. She rolled over and pressed herself against him, using her breasts to tease his face. Lan Tianpeng happily bit her nipples, then she gently grasped his penis with both hands, slowly kneading and pulling it. She then used her full, firm breasts to tightly envelop and rub his penis, before opening her mouth to tease it relentlessly.

Finally, Xiao Qionghua got up and straddled Lan Tianpeng, gracefully sitting down on his manhood. Lan Tianpeng's penis was tightly enveloped by her soft, slippery vagina. Xiao Qionghua moved up and down rhythmically, increasing the pressure and friction. Lan Tianpeng enjoyed the pleasurable sensation. Xiao Qionghua worked hard, rising and falling, beads of sweat trickling down her smooth back, her firm breasts swaying. Watching her heaving shoulders and flowing hair, Lan Tianpeng tenderly reached out and supported her waist. In extreme excitement, Xiao Qionghua's vagina contracted and expanded repeatedly, emitting a deafening cry as she greedily swallowed and released his magnificent, long penis, thrusting and vibrating within her sensitive, moist vagina.

Lan Tianpeng grasped Xiao Qionghua's breasts with both hands, gently kneading her nipples. The two red beans, erect in passion, felt even harder and more adorable when held between his fingers. As Xiao Qionghua writhed, her full, pink breasts slid endlessly in Lan Tianpeng's hands, allowing him to fully enjoy a soft and delicate touch. Xiao Qionghua pressed tightly against his chest, her hot, moist labia intertwining and rubbing against his penis. Lan

Tianpeng explored upwards from their point of contact, scratching her clitoris, swollen, smooth, and full of moisture, eliciting continuous soft, squelching sounds. The intense friction between their lower bodies aroused Lan Tianpeng's boundless excitement, so he sat up and embraced her slender waist. Xiao Qionghua, facing Lan Tianpeng, straddled him, vigorously manipulating him, her hands on his shoulders, moaning softly. Lan Tianpeng held her tightly, thrusting wildly in sync with her movements, bringing Xiao Qionghua to an instant climax. With soft cries, she collapsed against Lan Tianpeng's chest.

Lan Tianpeng held Xiao Qionghua's weak, sweat-drenched body, admiring her exquisite form. Watching the glistening water droplets on her breasts, sliding down her nipples, rushing towards her beautiful navel, flowing over her flat stomach, and finally moistening her glossy pubic hair. He caressed her long, full, and alluring legs, smooth and firm, with an enticing curve, white skin tinged with pink, a flawless figure.

Her dark, curly pubic hair was already wet, her vibrant red petals still tightly wrapped around Lan Tianpeng's penis, slightly parted, the soft, warm, and tight opening allowing his penis to fully penetrate, feeling the comfort, pleasure, joy, and delight. Her full breasts were particularly alluring, the bright red nipples throbbing slightly, Lan Tianpeng passionately caressing and sucking, Xiao Qionghua so relaxed she could only gasp for breath.

Day after day, after a month and a half of travel, the spring scenery was boundless. Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua, relying on their BMW Xiao Qing and Bloodfire Dragon, finally crossed the vast northern Kunlun Mountains and reached the central Kunlun Mountains. Upon arriving in the central Kunlun Mountains, they headed straight west. Looking around, they saw endless mountains and towering peaks stretching to the horizon. The villages and towns were mostly nestled against the mountains, and the people lived frugally. However, everyone knew of the "Iceland Heroine."

That noon, they arrived at a large town. Judging from the bustling atmosphere, it seemed to be a trading center within a hundred miles. The two chose a large restaurant for a meal. Inside, travelers of Han and Tibetan descent sat at the same table, engaging in lively conversation. Many were martial arts figures from the Central Plains, speaking in Mandarin. Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua immediately attracted the attention of the townspeople. Their entrance into the restaurant drew even more attention, and everyone stared at them with astonishment. Seeing this, Lan Tianpeng immediately sensed something was amiss. Although they had attracted attention along the way, he subconsciously felt something was off about this place. Xiao Qionghua also noticed, but didn't pay it any mind, and the two continued ordering and eating.

Lan Tianpeng ate silently, listening intently to what the other diners were saying. However, those talking loudly were mostly discussing business, while those speaking softly were indistinct. Due to the unusual atmosphere, Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua quickly finished their meal, paid their bill, and left the shop. Just as they were about to pull their horses away, a loud Buddhist chant, "Amitabha Buddha," suddenly rang out from under the eaves behind them. Lan Tianpeng was startled, sensing something was wrong. He turned around and saw a Taoist priest, about forty years old, with fine eyebrows, narrow eyes, and a long, flowing beard, dressed in a coarse linen robe, standing under the eaves.

As Lan Tianpeng turned to look, Xiao Qionghua blurted out, "Isn't that Master Qingyun of the Kunlun Sect?"

As soon as the voice faded, Daoist Qingyun approached with a smile, saying humbly, "Young Valley Master, Miss Xiao, you are truly trustworthy. I didn't expect you two to arrive so quickly." Lan Tianpeng could only greet them with a smile, and Xiao Qionghua nodded in return. Daoist

Qingyun, still with his gray-tasseled longsword on his back and a whisk in his hand, his high-coiffed topknot adorned with a bamboo hairpin, exuded an air of otherworldly elegance. Upon reaching them, Qingyun bowed again, saying, "As soon as you two passed through Kele Pass, my sect's leader received the report..."

Lan Tianpeng's heart skipped a beat, and he asked in surprise, "What? Has your senior brother, Daoist Qingfeng, already taken over the leadership of your sect?" "

Qingyun" bowed slightly again and said, "After returning to the mountain, I reported to my master about meeting Master Shaogu, and then handed over the leadership of the sect to my senior brother a month ago."

Lantian Peng immediately bowed and said, "Congratulations on your sect's new leader."

"Qingyun" returned the bow, but asked with confusion, "Master Shaogu and Miss Xiao entered Tibet through Hongshan Pass, so they must have come from Gansu and Qinghai?"

Lantian Peng immediately nodded and said, "That's right, we took care of some trivial matters at Laojun Temple along the way."

"Qingyun" was startled and asked with concern, "I heard that 'Grandma Five Poisons' is over there, forming a large gang and committing all sorts of evil deeds."

Lantian Peng smiled calmly and said, "She's also doing evil with her old friend 'Old Man Seven Absolutes'."

"Qingyun" was startled again and asked with concern, "How are they now?"

Lantian Peng smiled calmly and said, "They are now sleeping together underground, and 'Grandma Five Poisons' is no more." "

Qingyun" was taken aback, his expression changing drastically. He asked in shock, "But the young master and Miss Xiao..."

Lan Tianpeng, not wanting to stray too far, immediately nodded and said, "To avenge our family, we turned west and came here."

Qingyun's expression remained unsettled, but he firmly believed that Lan Tianpeng wasn't exaggerating. So he forced himself to remain calm and asked, "Young master and Miss Xiao, after passing Hongshan Pass, you should have headed straight south. Why did you turn west and arrive here?"

Lan Tianpeng smiled calmly and said, "My senior master also had a sword duel agreement with 'Ice Glacier Heroine.' This time, we decided to go to Ice Glacier first, and then meet your sect leader..."

Before he could finish speaking, Daoist Qingyun interjected, "Fortunately, our disciples discovered you two early and informed our sect leader, who specially sent me to welcome you. Otherwise, you would have made a wasted trip."

Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua were stunned and asked in unison, "Why, Daoist Master?"

The Daoist Qingyun smiled bitterly and said, "To be honest, after I returned from the Central Plains and reported my encounter with the Young Valley Master, my other junior brother, Qingsong, also returned from the Central Plains..." He abruptly stopped speaking.

Lan Tianpeng, sensing something amiss, asked with feigned concern, "What did Qingsong say upon his return?" The

Daoist Qingyun smiled bitterly again and said, "The news he received is completely different from what the Young Valley Master said."

Lan Tianpeng's heart skipped a beat, and he asked urgently, "What's the difference?"

The Daoist Qingyun said, "According to him, the 'Silver-Clad Swordsman' passed away many years ago..."

Lan Tianpeng shuddered upon hearing this and asked in a deep voice, "Who said this?" "

Qingyun" Daoist bowed slightly and said, "I don't know who told him. You two should go and ask my master and senior brother, and you'll know who it is. Moreover, there's something even more surprising and unexpected for you."

Xiao Qionghua, eager to see "Iceland Heroine," said in a deep voice, "This place is at most a two-day journey from the Ice Plateau. Since we're here, how can we not go and listen to your one-sided story, thus wasting all our previous efforts?"

"Qingyun" Daoist immediately put his palms together solemnly and said, "Buddhist disciples do not lie. If you two insist on going, I will not stop you."

Lan Tianpeng felt that since they wouldn't see "Iceland Heroine" anyway, why waste time and effort? So he solemnly asked, "Daoist, can you explain why we can't see 'Iceland Heroine'?" "

Qingyun" Daoist said solemnly, "After my junior brother Qingsong returned, my master immediately sent a disciple of our sect to the Glacier Plateau to pay respects to 'Glacier Heroine.' He informed her that the young master was about to come west to fulfill their promise of a sword duel, and also told her that 'Silver-Clad Swordsman' had passed away. Upon hearing this tragic news, she sheathed her sword and went into seclusion, never to concern herself with worldly affairs again."

Upon hearing this, Lan Tianpeng's anger flared, and he angrily retorted, "This is hardly a seclusion; it's clearly an act of disdain for fighting me! Now that I've come, how can I leave without witnessing the Glacier's ultimate techniques?" Having said this, he said to Xiao Qionghua in a deep voice, "Cousin, let's go." With that, he leaped onto his horse and galloped westward.

"Qingyun" was greatly surprised and cried out loudly, "Young master, please come back! I have something important to tell you, and you must not say it!" Lan Tianpeng, however, ignored him and instead spurred his horse even faster.

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