Chapter 98: Experts from All Sides
More than a dozen figures flashed from all sides of the villa, but judging by their positions, they should belong to four different groups. Two groups each had one person, two foreign men and women. The other two groups were five people on one side, three men and two women, who should be around thirty years old, and two elderly people with three middle-aged men on the other side.
As soon as these people appeared, Chu Zifeng had already sensed the different auras emanating from their bodies, but before making a move, Chu Zifeng couldn't be completely sure which sect they belonged to.
It turned out that Huang Chang was able to tell at a glance, saying: "Those two foreigners are members of the alien tribe, the five on the left have heterochromia and ancient martial artists, as for the five on the right..."?
Chu Zi Feng picked up the conversation and said: "All five of them are cultivators!"
Huang Chang was a bit nervous at this time, as people from all parties had arrived. This was her first encounter with such a situation, and the strength of the opposing party was clearly above hers. If they were to engage in combat, the consequences would be unthinkable.
"Zi Feng's younger brother, before we figure out their intentions, it's best if we don't make a move!"
Chu Zi Wind bitterly smiled and said, "I'm not stupid. With my current cultivation level, let alone if the four of them were to attack me simultaneously, even if it was just one of those two foreigners, I wouldn't be confident in being able to handle it!"
If it were just a matter of cultivation, Chu Zi Feng would indeed not be able to handle any one of them. Even with the addition of magical tools, he could probably only defeat one or two at most. Under such an overwhelmingly strong lineup, would Chu Zi Feng be foolish enough to ignore everything and fight them head-on?
"Right, didn't your dad leave his secretary in Yanjing? I think we should call her over!"
"No rush for now, let's figure out their purpose first. If they're asking for the Dan medicine, then we'll have to arrange it. But if they're here to rob us of the Dan medicine, I can only call Mary over!"
At this moment, an old man from one side stood out and asked: "Young man, if I'm not mistaken, you should be the Shadow Doctor, right?"
As for the title of "Shadow Doctor", Chu Zifeng still doesn't know what it means to this day. Now that the old man has asked, Chu Zifeng is confused - didn't they come looking for him, and wasn't it because of the elixir?
"Old man, I don't understand what you're saying. If you're looking for a doctor, you should go to the hospital!"
Huang Chang said in a soft voice: "Zi Feng younger brother, you are that Shadow Doctor he was talking about!"
"Ah! When did I become a doctor?"
"Isn't it those idle people who gave you the nickname after watching the video? Don't forget, at that time you were saving lives in the hospital, and those who didn't know the inside story naturally took you for a doctor!"
Chu Zi let out a sigh, others would have to spend many years studying to become a real doctor, but unexpectedly, he had only spent two days and was already a doctor, and even got the nickname "Shadow Doctor", damn it, what kind of world is this!
Now that it's certain these people are here for themselves, Chu Zi Feng doesn't need to say anything unnecessary to them.
"Old sir, although I'm no doctor, I should be the one you're looking for, and on this point, I won't be afraid."
"Good, young man. Since you have such guts and dare to admit it in front of so many people, I won't beat around the bush with you either."
"Come for Dan medicine?"
Before the old man could state their purpose, Chu Zi Feng himself explained it, anyway, they couldn't hide it anymore. The most important thing was to calm them down and not let them take action.
"Kid, I didn't think you were so thick-skinned. Since you know why we came here ahead of time, then be sensible and hand over the elixir, lest things get ugly."
An old man said behind him.
"Xiu Ya, you must not be rude."
The old man's words made the man named Xiuya take a few steps back immediately. He was the old man's apprentice, and now that his master was talking to Chu Zifeng, it wasn't his turn as an apprentice to interrupt.
The old man smiled and said: "Young fellow, this younger brother of mine has a rather violent temper, if there's anything wrong with what he says, please forgive him."
With this attitude of yours, it's easier to handle. At least one side among these four parties won't fight with you and is also the strongest side.
"Alright. Old sir, haven't asked for your advice yet?"
"My surname is Zhu and my name is Ye Qing, in our circle of friends I am called Old Wine Ghost, haha!"
Good name! If not, I'll buy a few bottles of wine and we can drink first!
Chu Zi Feng muttered to himself in his heart, how could someone give himself a name of wine?!
But now Huang Chang didn't have Chu Ziyu's carefree tone and said: "Drunk in the universe, Wine Sword Immortal!"
"Sister Yu, what is Wine Sword Immortal?"
"He is a master of one of the three mountains and five peaks, but he has never interfered with worldly affairs, always cultivating in the deep mountains. Who would have thought that even he has entered the world now!"
The so-called Three Mountains refer to Anhui Huangshan, Jiangxi Lushan, and Zhejiang Yandangshan; the Five Peaks are Taishan, Huashan, Hengshan, Songshan, and Hengshan. In these deep mountains, there have always been hidden cultivators of truth, also with different sects, but a hundred years ago, those sects had all gone to the Cultivation Realm. However, because the spiritual energy in the mountains was abundant, those scattered cultivators who were not qualified to enter the Cultivation Realm occupied the mountains and became kings, forming the present-day forces. But these forces are not sects, just a group of scattered cultivators gathered together, without any rules or discipline, doing whatever they want.
Huang Xiang, as a member of the Tianlong Team, had not previously been in contact with anyone from the Three Mountains and Five Peaks, but he was familiar with their information, which was also a required course for members of the Tianlong Team.
As Huang Chang knew, this Zhu Ye Qing was a master of the Hua Shan faction because he used a long sword and liked to drink wine, so he got the nickname "Wine Sword Immortal". However, in the secular world, scattered cultivators are not as powerful as those from the major sects in the Cultivation Realm. Now, someone who can be called an "Immortal" would probably just be an unremarkable small figure in the Cultivation Realm.
Chu Zi Feng's eyes scanned through Zhu Ye Qing's body, and based on the aura emanating from him, his cultivation was roughly at the Gathering Spirit Realm, but it was impossible to determine which stage he was at. However, just being in the Gathering Spirit Realm made Chu Zi Feng absolutely no match for him. Even his own magical tools might not be effective against a Gathering Spirit expert, because Chu Zi Feng knew that if he had magical tools, the opponent would likely have them too!
"Master Bamboo, I know you're here for the elixir! However, if you think you can get it from me, then I'm afraid Master Bamboo will be disappointed."
Bamboo Leaf Qing said, "Young man, don't misunderstand, I didn't mean to rob you. Today I came just to make friends with you, as for the Dan medicine or not, we'll talk about it later."
Zhu Ye Qing said on this side, while among the other five men and women, a man said: "I didn't expect this old guy to actually come up with this trick! If we let him continue like this, how can we make our move?"
"Don't be in a hurry, this Bamboo Leaf Green is not a simple character, I believe he won't just run over and become friends with that kid."
At this time, only the two foreign men and women did not speak, guessing they were also waiting, waiting for the other two parties to take action first, because both of them knew clearly that if they took action first with their own strength, even if they got the Dan medicine, they would be unable to escape, so waiting was currently the best method, until the several parties fought and were severely injured, then taking action themselves would have a chance of success.
"Young man, at my age, making friends with you shouldn't be considered a mismatch, should it?"
Zhu Ye Qing's words were already very clear, he didn't just say that his age was great, but also his status and position, as well as his cultivation, were enough to be friends with Chu Zi Feng.
However, Chu Zi didn't want to have too much contact with these people. Moreover, although Zhu Ye Qing's words sounded pleasant, wasn't his purpose still for the sake of the elixir?
"Mr. Bamboo, if you're trying to befriend me, I won't refuse. But I have a strange temperament - if you're approaching me with other intentions, then I'm sorry, you can leave now."
"Kid, don't be ungrateful."
Another elder stood out, and judging from the aura emanating from his body, his cultivation wouldn't be lower than that of Zhū Yè Qīng.
"Sister Xiang, who is this old guy again?"
Huang Chang said: "He should be the junior fellow-disciple of Zhuge Yuqian, Nu Xin Dao Gao Qiu. The two of them together are known as the Huashan Twin Absolutes of Sword and Sabre, their abilities second only to Zhuge Yuqian."
Alright, let's settle this once and for all.
Facing this sword, Chu Zi Feng did not show a hint of fear and said: "Is that Gao Qiu? Let me tell you, stop acting like an old man in front of me. I'm not someone who can be intimidated by that."
"You're looking for trouble."
"Junior brother, don't be reckless."
What's wrong?
Gao Qiu directly rushed towards Chu Zifeng, but before he could reach him, he was blocked by several men and women from the other side.
"Gao Qiu, you're considered a senior figure in the world of scattered cultivators. How could you stoop to harming a young whippersnapper like him? Aren't you afraid of being gossiped about by outsiders?"
It was led by a woman, and another woman and three men stood behind her. Apparently, the woman in green should be their leader.
Gao Qiu took a glance at these five people. Although they were not very old, their abilities were not weak either. There were those with special powers and those who practiced ancient martial arts.
"You young ones, quickly get out of the way! Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite."
"Haha, Gao Qiu, I'm calling you senior just to give you face. If I didn't give you face, I'd call you a banana."
"You're quite bold, I'd like to see how you'll peel me, an old banana."
The woman in green clothes swung her hand and a broken knife appeared in her hand, still a golden broken knife.
Upon seeing the golden broken blade summoned by the woman in green, Zhū Yè Qīng immediately stepped forward and said: "Little girl, if old man isn't mistaken, shouldn't the sword you're holding be the Broken Dragon Blade?"
"You're quite knowledgeable for an old man. Since you know the reputation of my Dragon-Slaying Sword, how dare you still compete with me for the elixir?"
Haha...
Zhu Ye Qing burst out laughing and asked: "What is Long Yu Xiang to you?"
"It's my father."
"Oh, so you're the young mistress of the Long family. Young lady, this elixir is a precious item in our Cultivation system, and yet families like yours with ancient martial arts and ability users are also trying to snatch it away - isn't that not quite proper?"
"I don't care about your rules or not, the dan medicine doesn't have your names on it, whoever grabs it first gets to keep it."
Alright, this pair of elixirs is like something they have in their pockets, and they think Chu Zi Feng is just a breeze.
"Listening to this conversation between the two, Chu Zifeng asked: "Sister Yu, what's going on with the Long family again?"
"Like our Huang family, it's an ancient martial arts family that has been passed down for hundreds of years. The master of the Long family, Long Yuxiang, is known as the Golden Dragon Swordsman, and his Golden Dragon Broken Sword has yet to meet its match to this day. He is a 9th-level ancient martial artist, capable of rivaling even cultivators."
As soon as Huang Chang's words fell, the two foreign men and women also moved, but they did not join in the dispute between Zhu Ye Qing and the green-clad woman. Instead, they stood on either side of Chu Zi Feng.
Chu Zi Feng saw that the four men could attack at any moment, he wouldn't be foolish enough to face all four of them and attack at the same time. Turning to the man on his left, Hen Li, he said in English, "This friend should be from Europe, right?"
"But Henry replied in fluent Chinese: 'That's right, I'm Irish Henry.'"
"Baron Henry of the Western Midlands!"
"Earl?"
"That's right, also a member of the alien tribe, but currently our Tianlong team has not received detailed information about the Mide family."
"Unexpectedly, even the Earl from the Western side has arrived."
Pausing for a moment, Chu Zifeng looked at the foreign woman on his other side and asked, "Then what's your story?" Xuanji introduced herself, "I'm Loulan Xuanji."
Chu Zi didn't ask much and took a glance at Huang Shang beside him.
"She is the mysterious Princess of Lulan Island Nation. Lulan Island Nation is one of the most mysterious countries, with very few people in the world knowing of its existence, but it's said that Lulan Island Nation is rich in oil and has secret oil transactions with several major nations. Who would have thought that this princess from Lulan Nation is also an anomaly?"
There are actually countries in this world that people don't know about. It seems that the mystery on the Western side is no less than the Eastern side!
Chu Zi Feng smiled wryly and said, "Now that the Chinese cultivators, ancient warriors, and ability users have all arrived, as well as foreigners from the Western world, including an earl and a princess from a mysterious country. It seems that if I don't come up with a good solution to deal with them, they will absolutely not let me off."
Just as Chu Zi Feng finished speaking, a massive gust of wind suddenly blew over from directly in front of him. This caused Zhu Ye Qing and the woman in green to dodge to either side, because they had already sensed that this sudden gust of wind was caused by a powerful aura, meaning another expert had arrived.
And who is this?
Chu Zi Feng took a step forward and saw three figures quickly descending from the night sky - a middle-aged man accompanied by two women.
"Who is Chu Zifeng? Come out and show yourself?"
As soon as the newcomer arrived, he immediately mentioned Chu Zi Feng's name. This made Chu Zi Feng think that something was off. It was likely that this person wasn't here for the Dan medicine, because even if Zhu Ye Qing and the others had found him, they wouldn't know his name at this point. Yet, this person who arrived last knew his name. Could it be that he came for another reason?
At the same time, Zhū Yè Qīng and the others were all stunned one by one as they saw the newcomer. They exchanged glances with each other, and that Xiū Yuān said to Zhū Yè Qīng: "Master, this person's cultivation is so high!"
Zhu Ye Qing's face turned extremely ugly, he didn't expect that the last to arrive would be the strongest, with a cultivation even higher than his own. If he was also here for the Dan medicine, then it would be troublesome!
"The Northeast Flying Eagle, The Flower is Not a Flower!"