Chapter 13: Strong Enemy

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Zhou You turned his gaze to the dance performance on the stage in the middle of the hall after the discussion.

Every once in a while, new courtesans would join Misty Rain.

If one wanted the company of a new courtesan, one did not just need to have money. One also needed to prove one’s talents in literature, music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and song.

It was unknown who started this trend.

It was somewhat ironic. The place that promoted literature the most was the red light district.

Today was the day for a new courtesan to join Misty Rain.

After the song and dance performance ended, the questions for today were out.

They had to make a poem using the word moon.

Zhou You subconsciously thought of a poem and said,

“There is moonlight shining before my bed,

I suspect that there is frost on the ground.”

It seemed that the scene in front of him was not appropriate.

He automatically blurted,

“When does the bright moon appear?

One raises a cup and asks the blue sky.”

Although it was a verse, considering its standard, it was enough to ignore the requirements of the question.

Just as Zhou You was wondering if he should use the poems written by the masters, people started memorizing and spitting out his poems.

“…” Zhou You.

He wanted to use the works of the masters, but plagiarism was rife and ruined his plans.

Fortunately, he did not do it.

Zhou You angrily left his seat.

When he left Misty Rain, the sky was already dark. The winter wind was fierce, and Zhou You was completely awake.

He looked up at the sky and saw snowflakes falling. Despite his physical fitness as a martial artist, he felt a little cold.

Tightening his clothes, Zhou You turned a few corners and took a shortcut into an alley.

After walking for a distance, Zhou You seemed to sense something and his eyes flashed.

There was someone behind him!

Also, there was more than one!

It was normal for there to be people in the alley, but what was abnormal was that there was a murderous aura!

It was an indescribable and mysterious feeling.

If not for the fact that his five senses had become much sharper after becoming a martial artist and that the person behind him was not hiding anything, Zhou You would not have been able to sense it.

Zhou You quickened his pace.

The person chasing behind him also ran.

Zhou You heaved a sigh of relief.

Judging from the slightly uneven breathing and unsteady footsteps, they should be ordinary people.

Then there was nothing to be afraid of.

Zhou You slowly stopped in his tracks. He placed his hands on his knees and panted heavily. He turned around with a bewildered expression.

Four burly men with broad shoulders and wide shoulders walked over with cold smiles on their faces.

“Run then! Why aren’t you running anymore?!”

One of them snorted coldly, and the four of them spread out and surrounded Zhou You.

“Who are you? What do you want?” Zhou You looked flustered and his voice trembled.

“Not much really. Someone paid for your legs. You should have remained a normal person. Why bother practicing martial arts?”

The leader snorted coldly. The four of them took out iron rods from their waists and charged forward.

“You people…”

Zhou You retreated in panic and fell backward.

The two people in front of him subconsciously leaned forward and swung their iron rods.

Swoosh!

Zhou You’s expression suddenly changed. His left foot spun forcefully, and his entire body instantly turned from leaning back to charging forward. His hands spread out like large wings and slashed forward at an incomparably fast speed.

PAH!

He grabbed their necks with his hands and pushed them forward.

OW!

Plop!

The four of them collided and fell.

Zhou You turned around and grabbed the flying iron rod with both hands. With a flick of his wrist, he ran forward and attacked.

Pah pah pah pah!

AHHHHH!

After a series of wails and howls, the noise quickly went down.

If it weren’t for the fact that it was inconvenient to bring the brass knuckles when he went out today, he would not have to show weakness to a few ordinary people to lure the enemy.

In such a narrow place, it was inevitable that he would be injured even if he won.

There was no time to heave a sigh of relief. Zhou You suddenly turned around and looked at the black shadow that was charging over not far behind him. His furious roar echoed in the night sky.

“Xiao Zhi! You killed Xiao Zhi, I’m going to kill you!”

When he launched a counterattack and sent the four of them flying, Zhou You heard a weak heartbeat and realized that there was actually another person in the alley!

He decisively dealt with the four of them and went all out to deal with the remaining fifth person.

Whoosh!

The night wind howled.

Zhou You’s pupils contracted.

This person had a scar on his face that went through his eyebrows and nose. He was extremely fast and had an astonishing aura. He was actually a martial artist!

Also, they were on par!

Immediately, he bent his waist a little and bent his legs slightly in front and behind. He placed the two rods in front of him and assumed a defensive posture.

When he got close, the scar-faced young man calmed down from his anger. He looked at Zhou You solemnly and said in disbelief, “You’re a martial artist! You’ve only practiced martial arts for three months and you’ve already become a martial artist?”

His little brother was the only family he had. Whenever his little brother took on jobs, his little brother would tell him about it to ensure it was fine.

Even if he was Lu Chuanfeng aka Tiger Lu’s secret disciple, he had to die!!

However, he did not expect that such a simple task tonight would go wrong.

His brother was dead!

He was beaten to death right under his nose!

Unforgivable!

The murdererer has to die!

No matter who he was!

Even if he was Lu Chuanfeng or Tiger Lu’s secret disciple, he would still die!!

Swoosh!

The scar-faced young man’s legs moved. All the muscles in his body compressed, tightened, and released. His internal force erupted, transforming into powerful kinetic energy that pushed his entire body forward at an extremely fast speed.

In a breath’s time, he arrived in front of Zhou You. His fist was like an afterimage as it suddenly smashed toward Zhou You’s face.

Zhou You’s pupils constricted.

This power… He was at the Flesh Tempering Stage!

Without any time to think, Zhou You suddenly raised his arms and swept out the iron rod.

Swoosh!

The scar-faced young man suddenly changed his move. His fist that was charging forward twisted horizontally and held the iron rod as it swept toward him.

The other fist drew an arc and struck Zhou You’s chest.

The undercurrent was surging!

Zhou You hurriedly let go of the iron rod in his hands and crossed his arms in front of his chest.

PAH!

With a dull thud, Zhou You lost his balance under the powerful impact and retreated.

The scar-faced young man moved forward and punched continuously.

Pah pah pah pah!

Zhou You kept retreating. He quickly waved his arms to block. The redness and pain were unbearable.

However, his expression became even calmer.

This scar-faced young man was a flesh-refining martial artist, and his strength was much greater than his. However, for some reason, the power in his fist was extremely scattered, covering the entire fist.

If it was concentrated on the ulna, Zhou You would probably have broken his bones and died. He would not be able to persevere.

PAH!

After another collision, the two of them separated. They were both drenched in sweat and breathing heavily.

Swoosh!

The scar-faced young man took a deep breath and charged over again.

PAH!

He exerted force with his feet and jumped up. His five fingers stretched out and turned his fist into a palm. His palms pressed down on Zhou You’s head with the pressure of Mount Tai.

Thousand Layer Waves!

Zhou You’s expression turned stern. He stomped his feet and charged forward. His fists were like hammers as he used the momentum of his charge to suddenly swing backward.

At the same time, all the muscles in his body tensed up. His internal force gathered and poured into his fists.

Tiger Swings Its Tail!

PAH!

PAH!

Two dull thuds sounded almost at the same time. A huge recoil came. The scar-faced young man’s body froze for a moment in midair.

Zhou You was sent flying.

In mid-air, Zhou You forcefully twisted his waist and raised his right leg with all his might. He straightened it like a spear and stabbed it toward the scar-faced youth’s abdomen.

Everything was just perfect timing!