As Qiu Chuji and Wang Chuyi saw Huo Duâs eyes glinting as he moved forward, they knew that he thought to help his master. The two persons looked at the situation and thought: âEven though Yang Guo has become our sectâs enemy, real men are open and upright. Losing or winning depends on the original fight. How could Mount Zhongnan allow this scheming disciple to act?â They pulled out their long swords, stepping forward and at the same time sending Huo Du a warning stare. Priest Qiu and Priest Wangâs beards and hair were all white but the two had practiced martial arts for a long time; their faces had a red glow. The two swords also emitted blue-green lights like a rainbow, showing their own chilling power. Intimidated, Huo Du dare not act rashly.
By now Yang Guoâs left arm gradually shrank and he was already only three feet away from Fawang. He thought: âIf this monk moves forward another half foot, my right sleeve will strike him. Although it may not be enough to take his life, it will knock him out.â As Fawang saw his right shoulder slightly moving, he understood what Yang Guo meant to do, thought: âEven though your arm has been cut off, you still have the shirt sleeve. If applying internal force and sending it out, it will be the same as a sharp soft whip. Iâll let you do this and deflect your strike. When you wield your sleeve, the strength in your left arm must lessen and then Iâll take advantage of the situation by using my full force attack and as a result your body will be heavily injured.â
Xiao LongnĂŒ leaned against Yang Guoâs body in a perpetually dazed state. As Yang Guo was summoning his internal energy and accelerating it, his body became hotter and hotter. Xiao LongnĂŒ felt his face emitting a steam so she opened her eyes, seeing the beads of sweat seeping out at the side of his forehead. She used her sleeve to gently wipe the sweat for him. Then she saw his serious expression, both eyes looking straight ahead so she followed his gaze and turned her head to look. She couldnât help being startled by Fawangâs wide-open copper eyes in front of her. Seeing these two eyes with fierce glows, she shut her eyes quickly and then opened them again. Fawangâs eyes were still near. Xiao LongnĂŒ was cuddling and leaning against her loved one. Having a pair of wicked eyes fixedly gazing at her was really disgusting. This time she didnât think that Fawang was fighting with Yang Guo. She only knew that this monk was a really evil person and also she was not willing to let him disturb her sweet time right now so she quickly dipped her hand into her bosom, took out a jade bee golden needle, and slowly extended her hand towards Fawangâs left eye.
Aside from the fact that this golden needle had a virulent poison on it, any ordinary embroidery needle pricking an eyeball would blind that eye. This time Xiao LongnĂŒ only wanted to get rid of the big disgusting eyes, she didnât mean to shoot it out fiercely. With her severe injury, her stretched hand was soft and weak. Her hand was really very slow.
But Fawang and Yang Guo were in a deadlock situation. In this critical stage, one who moved even a little would be paying dearly. Xiao LongnĂŒâs golden needle slowly coming near, Fawang could not resist in the least bit. Seeing the golden needle moving closer, from two feet to one foot, from one foot to half a foot, Fawang cried out loudly, pushing both wheels out to the front while struggling to flit backwards. But after all, the overwhelming force from both weapons could not be unloaded so he just firmly stood there and then sat down on the ground. Daâerba and Huo Du called out âMaster!â and rushed out to hold Fawang.
Yang Guoâs sword then moved twice, splitting both gold and steel wheels in half. Then he moved forward two steps, wielding his sword to cut the top of Fawangâs head. Fawang just breathed in, only feeling melancholy death coming. He was weary and did not have the strength to resist. Daâerba lifted his golden rod and Huo Du raised his steel fan, together blocking the black iron sword. But the strength of the sword blow was strangely fierce. Daâerba and Huo Duâs knees felt weak, unable to stop the falling sword. They knelt down on the ground but still held their weapons, desperately shielding Fawang.
As the force from the black iron sword was growing stronger, Daâerba and Huo Du felt as if their backs were about to break, their body joints rumbling. Huo Du said: âShi Ge (older apprentice brother), you hold on alone for a moment. Little brother will save the master first and will be back to help you.â Originally the two peopleâs combined force was already unable to resist the force. Now with only Daâerba, how could he block the power of the heavy sword? But he would give up his life to protect his master so he called out: âGood!â and furiously pushed his golden rod upwards.
The two of them were speaking in Tibetan, which Yang Guo could not understand. He only felt the increasing force from the golden rod and was about to apply more force to press down but then Huo Du jumped out.
Who would have thought that Huo Du didnât plan to save his master but only to seek his own retreat? He called out: âShi Ge [Apprentice Brother], little brother will go back to Tibet and diligently practice martial skills. After ten years I will certainly look for this Yang boy and avenge you and master!â As he said that, he turned around and leapt away as if flying.
Daâerba was duped by his apprentice brother; he was unable to control his anger. He also remembered that Yang Guo was his reincarnated big apprentice brother, how could he heartlessly wrong their master like this? He loudly said: âDa Shi Ge [Big Apprentice Brother], please spare little brotherâs life. Wait for me to save the master and search for that scum [heart of a wolf & lung of a dog] of a disciple so I could break him into ten thousand pieces. After that Iâll voluntarily throw my life into Da Shi Ge [Big Apprentice Brother]âs hand. At that time youâll kill me or cut me, little brother wonât even dare to frown.â
Yang Guo listened to him mumbling a long speech, he naturally didnât understand. However, Huo Du narrowly escaped death but this person was loyal and did right by his master. He actually understood. Yang Guo saw that his expression was earnest and respected him as a true man who was not too smart. He also saw Xiao LongnĂŒâs tender eyes gazing at him. Suddenly his thought to kill and take revenge was dissipated, only feeling that it didnât matter if all the lifetime grudges were not resolved. He immediately lifted his black iron sword and said: âYou are released!â
Daâerba got up, but only after a great effort. Strength escaped his whole body and he couldnât hold on to his golden rod. A âtangâ sound was heard as it dropped on the ground. He bent down and bowed to Yang Guo several times, thanking Yang Guo for not killing them. At this time, Fawang still sat motionless on the ground. Daâerba carried his master on his back and went down the mountain in big strides.
Yang Guo alone used his sword to defeat six Mongolian masters. The numerous warriors saw their six leading people either defeated or wounded, they dared not to attack. Instead they picked up Xiaoxiang Zi and Yin Kexi and quickly ran away, leaving no trace.
Ma Guangzuo, with his head still dripping blood, walked over to Yang Guo, waving fingers at him and saying: âXiao Xiong Di [Little Apprentice Brother], you are really good!â Yang Guo said: âMa Da Ge [Big Brother Ma], these people you run around with are not a good kind. If you mix up with them, you will definitely suffer. It would be better to say goodbye to the Mongolian prince and go back to your native land!â Ma Guangzuo said: âYou are right, Xiao Xiong Di [Little Apprentice Brother].â He looked at Xiao LongnĂŒ, seeing that although heavily injured, she was still full of grace and beauty. He struggled to find sweet words, asking: âWhen do you and the bride get married? Iâm waiting to drink your celebration wine, is that good?â When he first met Xiao LongnĂŒ at the Passionless Valley, he saw her as a bride and from then on he always called her the bride.