Chapter 284 (1)
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Qiao Mu pulled the Demon Cat off his head.
"You silly cat, you’re quite good at mimicking people," Qiao Mu said, a bit surprised.
After all, this Impermanent Demon Cat was not an ordinary cat but a powerful demon that could change its form.
It just looks a bit silly, but it’s not really stupid. It can speak quite quickly like a normal person.
"But this Cat Power Immortal…" Qiao Mu watched as the Cat Power Immortal on the shrine moved away, and then he noticed the crowd on the street standing up again and continuing with their work.
The grandeur of this Cat Power Immortal’s outing in Linhe City might even rival that of an emperor’s procession, don’t you think?
"This Southwest Province does seem a bit different from other regions."
Without looking back, Qiao Mu walked through the crowd and headed straight towards the inn across the street.
Tea houses and inns within these small towns have always been bustling places where all kinds of people gather, including many travelers and adventurers.Even though this inn is not owned by the Tide Listening Building, it is well-known locally. Its signature Monkey Wine is said to be worth a fortune and is brewed by a spiritual monkey from the mountains.
Whether it’s real or fake, no one really cares. After all, the Monkey Wine at this inn is indeed fragrant and famous for it.
Whether it’s drinking and having fun or chatting over tea and stories, both adventurers and travelers from far and wide love to visit such places.
The storyteller from Tide Listening Building often visits places where dragons and snakes gather.
Just as Qiao Mu stepped through the doorway of the inn, before the smiling server could greet him, a loud bang echoed through the hall.
Following the sound, Qiao Mu saw a storyteller in a long white robe vividly telling a tale within the inn.
This storyteller, whom Qiao Mu found somewhat familiar, had a faint horizontal line on his forehead, not a wrinkle, but a closed third eye.
It was none other than Clairvoyance, the storyteller who had entered the Hundred-mile Desert with him.
"Ah, it’s Clairvoyance again," Qiao Mu became immediately interested.
It had been centuries since Qiao Mu had heard someone boast about themselves, and now he was eager for some storytelling.
He didn’t even have time to ask about the Tide Listening Building storyteller before he found a corner table, ordered some peanuts and a jug of wine, and settled in to listen to his own marvelous story.
"The Iron-armed Divine Ape was born with immense strength, standing five to six meters tall, like a towering wall. His iron arms were stronger than steel, but he had a fierce temper, smashing walls of Black Mountain City with his fists."
"Along the way, the city walls collapsed, houses fell apart, three streets and two sections of city walls were destroyed in an instant, all because Black Mountain City blocked his path."
"But unfortunately, on that day, the Feather King was in Black Mountain City."
"When they met, the city walls cracked open in a fierce battle."
"The Feather King was unexpectedly a gifted and powerful warrior, fighting evenly with the Iron-armed Divine Ape… The people of Black Mountain City were amazed, wondering if the Feather King was also a powerful demon in disguise."
"…After a fierce battle until the sunset, the Feather King’s spear pierced the Iron-armed Divine Ape’s throat accurately, nailing its body under the walls of Black Mountain City."
"The setting sun was blood red, with crows flying everywhere. The Feather King’s battle robe was dyed red with the monster’s blood, and the corpse of the Iron-armed Divine Ape laid like a small mountain on the collapsed city walls."
"Ignoring the thanks from the people in the city, the Feather King muttered to himself, "
"The beast that destroyed my city, killed my people, must face death."
"After that, alone with his spear, he left, disappearing into the forest…"
Qiao Mu was eating peanuts, but suddenly he felt that the peanuts in his hand no longer smelled good…
With this Clairvoyance, it doesn’t fully tell the story of his Qiao family member, it seems that after assassinating the emperor, he has been too low-key?
Or is this mountain city too remote, and no one has heard of his Qiao family member’s name?
He felt bored, but the drinkers beside him were listening intently:
"Good! Someone should have stepped forward long ago."
"In our vast mountains, it has always been a place where monsters roam freely, and ordinary people can only rely on strong cities and officials for protection. Otherwise, they have to rely on the immortal elders of the Yunxiao Sect, as well as the spiritual beasts around the elders to protect them."
"Those mountain people who can’t pay taxes and hide in the mountains end up being food for the monsters."
"Even though this Feather King has risen up against the court, in these days, he has also saved many mountain people, right? I heard that the Feather King’s rebel army has grown rapidly, it seems that he has truly won the hearts of the people, and many have joined him, right?"
"But who exactly is this Feather King? Wearing a mask all day, yet having endless power, able to confront monsters?"
"Maybe the Feather King is also an incomplete shape-shifting monster, with a hairy face behind the mask? Is that why he dares not take it off?"
"You guys are really exaggerating things more and more. I heard that Feather King has obtained the ancient spear techniques from the Spear Saint’s legacy called ‘Birds Adoring the Phoenix Spear,’ that’s why he is so powerful."
In a group of people enjoying drinks, many of them looked towards the Birds Adoring the Phoenix Spear.
Among the customers whose eyes had changed, many of them had visibly bulging temples, clearly skilled martial artists.
Some of them had a wise look in their eyes, clearly indicating that they were skilled martial artists of high rank.
Obviously, they had the same intention as Qiao Mu, coming to this tavern to gather information.
In recent days, there have been two major events that have been popular in the Southwest Province.
One of them is the Feather King’s uprising against the Great Yan Imperial Court, achieving successive victories.
The other is the widely discussed legacy of the Spear Saint among the martial artists.
Nowadays, some people found these two things related, which really made them interested.
"No wonder the Feather King is so brave, turns out he inherited the skills of the Spear Saint secretly. But where did the Feather King get them from?" someone asked.
"I heard that there are still descendants of the Spear Saint living in this world. Seeing the chaos in Jiu Province and realizing they couldn’t master the Spear Saint’s martial arts themselves, they wanted to pass on the skills to a talented person in Jiu Province to bring stability."n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
"This descendant of the Spear Saint is quite kind. Willing to share their family’s martial arts."
"They really carry on the legacy of the Spear Saint. If the Spear Saint were still alive and saw the current state of Jiu Province, they would likely take action."
In the past fifty years, there have been a total of three leaders in martial arts.
Fifty years ago it was the Spear Saint, forty years ago the Earth Sword Immortal, and for the last thirty years, it has been the Martial Saint, dominating the world and unmatched.
Although the Earth Sword Immortal’s sword skills were amazing, they had a bit of a rebellious nature.
As for the reputation of the Martial Saint, it is even worse than the Earth Sword Immortal. Many people in the martial world have had conflicts with the Wuji Association.
Only the famous Spear Saint, admired and respected by everyone, stands out.
Forty years ago, during the Inhuman War, the Great Yan soldiers were defeated in great numbers.
At first, people in the martial arts world hoped that the Earth Sword Immortal would become the best, but he disappeared without a trace.
Later, they turned to the Spear Saint for help, but he didn’t assist either. As a result, the fame of Tide Listening Building’s Hero List declined, and people joked that there were no heroes left in the martial arts world.
It wasn’t until a year or two ago when the Martial Saint appeared in Nan Province that people found out the truth. The strongest warriors led by the Spear Saint had died in the Martial Saint’s hands thirty years ago, making the Martial Saint the sole hero.
Since then, the reputation of the Spear Saint in Southwest Province has slowly recovered.
The Feather King, who was somewhat associated with the Spear Saint, also gained popularity among the people.
However, some people disdain the Feather King.
"It’s just rumors. I think the Feather King is nothing but a powerful demon in disguise, not a skilled warrior like the Spear Saint. How could this Feather King be skilled in all eighteen weapons? Don’t exaggerate the Feather King’s abilities by comparing him to the Spear Saint."
"Feather King is a rebel who likes to challenge authority. Are you not afraid of getting caught by the soldiers if you talk about Feather King in this city?"
"Soldiers? I think the soldiers might be more afraid than us right now. Maybe Feather King will come to attack in a few days."
Despite hearing many rumors, Qiao Mu remained calm and unbothered, just drinking by himself.
The reputation of this Feather King does sound impressive.
But that doesn’t prove anything, it just shows that Feather King is also someone who takes care of their reputation.
The former King Qin of Zhong Province was a hero who was loved by the people for his martial arts skills and fighting against disasters.
It wasn’t until he stood in front of Qiao Mu that Qiao Mu realized the true nature of King Qin.
Who knows if this Feather King is also a skilled martial artist hiding his true nature? No… perhaps Feather King, like King Qin of Zhong Province, is not just a martial artist, but also a master of magic.
Until Qiao Mu meets Feather King in person, he naturally has some doubts about this rebel leader who proclaims himself under a noble banner.
Suddenly, a voice was heard nearby.
"How did Senior Qiao come here?"
Turning around, Storyteller Clairvoyance had already come down from the stage and was looking at Qiao Mu with surprise, the third eye on his forehead now open.
"Can you recognize me?" Qiao Mu asked in confusion.
While walking outside, he naturally used his Shape Changing Skill to change his appearance, looking different from the "Qiao Jin" in the Golden Hall.
Clairvoyance didn’t look at him, but instead his gaze fell on the Impermanent Demon Cat on the table.
When Qiao Mu was listening to the story, this demon cat was imitating Qiao Mu by nibbling on peanuts, having almost finished both plates now and his belly looking very round.
This Impermanent Demon Cat looked no different from an ordinary stray cat.
It was just that after following Qiao Mu, its belly became rounder, its fur became smoother, shining like a precious gem.
"This spiritual cat often accompanies the Qiao family member, whom I have seen before and wouldn’t mistake," Clairvoyance smiled slightly.
So, he didn’t recognize me, but he recognized this fat cat instead?
"You’ve come at the right time, as I have something to inquire about at the Tide Listening Building," said Qiao Mu.
"Elder Lao has something to ask, I will not refuse. This is not the place to talk, please Senior Qiao follow me upstairs to explain in detail," Clairvoyance sincerely said.
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