ragginovel Chapter 648 A Savior Descends from the Sky
Chapter 648 A Savior Descends from the Sky
Chapter 648 A Savior Descends from the Sky
It's hard to say about his other skills, but Sun Yixie is quite skilled in close-quarters grappling techniques.
So, faced with Master Jizhen's sudden attack, Sun Yixie did not panic. While he was preparing to parry, he shouted, "Help! The old monk's disciple is a womanizer! The old monk is going to kill him to cover up his misdeeds!"
His shout was heard by everyone in the courtyard outside.
Although his shouts were clearly the kind of tactic that street thugs often use to throw a tantrum and make false accusations when they're being beaten, they were still quite effective in the current situation.
After all... there really was a woman on Chunxin's bed at that moment.
It's hard to say where this woman came from, but based on the information we have and a fairly normal line of thinking, it's really unlikely that anyone could guess what happened in this courtyard before they arrived.
Even if they completely side with Chunxin and try to fit the assumption that "Sun Yixie brought a woman up the mountain and planned to use her to set Chunxin up," there are still many inconsistencies in the scene.
Ultimately, Chunxin came here on his own.
Moreover, he had already shown many suspicious signs during the day and was being watched by his master, yet he was still very determined to sneak here at night... So he couldn't have known in advance that someone was plotting against him here, could he?
To put it another way, you, Chunxin, are a monk of the Chun generation at Shaolin Temple, and a highly regarded disciple of the current abbot. How could someone like you fall for a honey trap? That in itself is questionable, isn't it?
If we look at it from another angle, what if Chunxin really did use some means to detain a woman in his house? Wouldn't his series of actions be quite reasonable?
Even though he knew he was being watched, he still resolutely ran back to his room tonight. Could it be because the drug he gave the woman was about to take effect, and he was afraid that she would wake up and call for help or escape, thus exposing his crime? So he had no choice but to come back.
So, in that case, what that kid surnamed Sun said at the beginning might not have been entirely false, right? Maybe these two people from the Hunyuan Star Gate were planning to ambush Chunxin and just happened to stumble upon his good deed?
Of course, this theory obviously has flaws. If Chunxin were really as they thought, then his risky escape should have been focused on covering up his crimes, that is, transferring or destroying evidence, rather than taking time out of his situation to do "that kind of thing." So the idea that he wasn't wearing clothes is rather illogical.
Many people would realize this after a little thought.
Of course...
Just then, a few sharp-eyed people in the crowd noticed a small pool of blood on the edge of the bed inside the room...
Those of us who are listening to the story know that this is the blood that Chunxin coughed up from his mouth after being hit by Xiao Jiang and spinning 720 degrees in mid-air, but the people at the scene didn't know that.
Then there were those who thought they were quick-witted, who would mutter with an "I get it" expression, "Oh~ so that's how it is... then it's not surprising."
It didn't take many people; just two or three clever kids started it, and then everyone started talking at once, winking and making faces as they spread the word... In less than a minute, everyone was in a state of "knowing what's going on," and the logical loophole of why Chunxin, this "lecherous thief," was willing to take the risk to "get things done" as soon as possible was filled in by everyone's own imagination—he felt it would be a waste to destroy the evidence before even succeeding once.
Meanwhile, the contest between Master Jizhen and Sun Yixie inside the house also reached a stalemate...
In the very first few seconds of their fight, Master Jizhen immediately noticed something unusual about Sun Yixie—this kid gave the impression that he was already used to sparring with grappling masters whose skills were far superior to his own.
Of course, this is also true. Back when Sun Yixie was cultivating on the Two Immortals Island, he was almost constantly being hammered by the Two Immortals of the Cloud Sea. So now, when he faces Master Jizhen, who is not actually very good at grappling, he feels that the intensity has been reduced. If it were those two old men, their first move would basically not come from the front. They would be lucky if they didn't suddenly hang you upside down from above and put you in a naked choke while you were taking a dump.
At this point, some might ask, if Master Jizhen isn't skilled in grappling, why is he using this powerful grappling technique? Doesn't he possess an indestructible, bull-like ability? Why doesn't he just go and kill that guy surnamed Sun?
Here, we must also subtly suggest in the book that although Master Jizhen was truly enraged at this moment, he was still a Buddhist practitioner with a compassionate heart. During the day, Hao Dazhu and his two companions killed so many people in front of him and then attacked him with extremely vicious moves. He only used his martial arts skills to withstand the attacks and tried to persuade them to surrender. So now, facing this young man who had not yet revealed his true nature, he was even less likely to kill him right away.
Just in case, and we're just in case... there really is a thief in this world with a sharp voice and a cunning look. If the cloth covering his face is removed and it turns out he's not Sun Yixie, but is already dead, then things will be hard to handle. Wouldn't that really become what people call "murder to silence"?
Moreover, as the battle continued, Master Jizhen did indeed hear some "harsh" sounds.
So sometimes having good hearing isn't necessarily a good thing. Master Jizhen might be able to ignore Sun Yixie's few rogue shouts, but the whispers and murmurs of his fellow practitioners outside... were like tiny knives scraping his bones, constantly grating against the old monk's spine.
When a person's mind is in turmoil, their gestures will inevitably become weak.
Master Jizhen was already unable to defeat Sun Yixie in a short time, and now he was disturbed by the discussions of those outside, so he became more and more anxious as he fought, and his flaws appeared one after another.
It was at this moment that Jiang Muchan, who had been observing from the sidelines, moved.
Actually, as soon as Master Jizhen made his move, Xiao Jiang was ready to join the fight to help Sun Yixie. However, he didn't expect that Sun Yixie would not only not be instantly defeated by Master Jizhen, but would also unknowingly go through so many rounds with him. Since Brother Sun could handle it, Xiao Jiang simply chose to wait for the right opportunity to make his move, and that opportunity is now.
call--
The sound of wind breaking arose, and the sword strike was swift.
Jiang Muchan was unaware that Master Jizhen possessed the ability to be invulnerable to swords and spears, so he still used his palm as a weapon, fearing that he might harm the old monk's life.
Even this move, which still left room for maneuver, immediately brought Master Jizhen, who had been somewhat distracted, back to his attention.
As the saying goes, a master's skill is evident from the first move. Before Xiao Jiang even made his move, Master Jizhen already knew that the person making the move was definitely a master. So he quickly withdrew his move and changed his stance, no longer entangled with Sun Yixie. Instead, he used his indestructible Vajra skill, put his hands together, and prepared to fight.
According to Master Jizhen, the opponent before him was stronger than the three assassins he had encountered during the day, especially in terms of speed. Therefore, he could not just defend; he also had to use the "counter-attack" technique while defending, that is, to use his internal force to counterattack the moment the opponent's attack hit him. Only in this way could he gain the initiative in the ensuing battle.
hiss--
But the next second, another strange noise rang out.
That was the sound of Jiang Muchan's "palm strike" abruptly stopping at the very last moment, close to the old monk's scalp.
This... is somewhat surprising.
Because of this move, stopping here is harder than dropping it.
It's not just the technical difficulties that are challenging, but the mental challenges are even greater.
"Amitabha... Well done, well done..." After witnessing Jiang Muchan's action of raising the object high and then lowering it gently, Master Jizhen couldn't help but have a sudden realization.
In the blink of an eye, all the anger, impatience, agitation, and vexation that had enveloped Master Jizhen vanished in an instant.
Master Jizhen quickly suppressed his fighting spirit and hurriedly retreated outside the door.
“There is no other law in the three realms, only the mind can do it… Benefactor, you are kind-hearted. With just one thought, this old monk is ashamed of his own inferiority…” The old monk stepped back and stood still, and immediately uttered this statement that sounded very much like an admission of defeat.
Now, not only were the people outside confused, but Jiang Muchan herself was also baffled.
Of course, this is normal. Often, what some people spend their whole lives pursuing, learning, and understanding is simply an innate trait that others are unaware of.
In this respect, Jiang Muchan and Chun Kong can be said to be the same kind of people. Although he is a thief in the green forest, he has a sincere heart that distinguishes between good and evil. Although he is not as Zen-like and compassionate as Chun Kong, he can always make choices without hesitation when faced with major issues, choices that others may struggle with for a lifetime and not know whether they are right or wrong. Even if the result of these choices may endanger his life, he will not hesitate or regret.
As for what Master Jizhen realized from his actions, Xiao Jiang himself didn't really need to understand. It was just the monk's own idealistic feeling, judging others by himself. At that moment, he felt that "when a thought of evil arises, the forest of knives and swords is full of frost; when a thought of good arises, the precious land and beautiful pond are just like that." So he didn't want to fight anymore and even wanted to thank the other party. How could you stop him?
Just like the others present at this moment, they wouldn't understand what Master Jizhen was thinking. They would only think to themselves: "It's over. These two are tough. Even the abbot of Shaolin has been defeated. Who can take over now?"
Well, I think you, the readers, can probably guess who it is...
Since Master Jizhen stopped fighting, everyone's attention naturally turned to Sect Leader Yao. As the saying goes, "First destroy Shaolin, then destroy Wudang," you decide what to do.
But Yao Zhizu wasn't stupid. If Master Jizhen couldn't beat him, wouldn't he be even less likely to succeed? Besides, he was already somewhat emboldened; saving face wasn't that important anymore...
"My two heroes..." Seeing everyone looking at him, Sect Leader Yao had no choice but to step forward and address Sun and Jiang with a rather pleasant form of address, "Since things have come to this, perhaps I, Yao, should say something fair..."
“You don’t need to say anything, I know what you want to say.” But Sun Yixie interrupted, “You just want to say that things are not clear now, and everyone has their own version of events, so arguing won’t get us anywhere. Why don’t we all compromise? You won’t force us to reveal our true identities or surrender, but we need to get out of the house first, and then let your people in to subdue the two people inside before we confront them… right?”
Yao Zhizu didn't even need to respond to these words; everyone around him knew they were right, because the plan was indeed quite reasonable.
As for Sect Leader Yao, he only paused for two seconds before shaking his head, speaking earnestly, and replying with a nonchalant air, "Yes! You're right."
When this guy mentioned the Shaolin monks when he heard "harboring filth and grime," Sun Yixie felt that he was acting a bit strange. Now, seeing the other guy's reaction, he felt even stranger. Brother Sun couldn't help but think to himself, "Is this the kind of person the Wudang sect leader is?"
While he was internally complaining, Sun Yixie still had to continue probing: "Then I have to ask you a question, can your words really stand? What if we come out because you said so, but the people around you don't listen to you and swarm us and chop us up?"
Clearly, whatever Sun Yixie is saying now, whether it's moral blackmail or a strategic retreat, is part of his plan to "escape negotiation." After a few more words, he'll get some of the people outside to retreat outside the courtyard.
But he never expected that at this very moment...
"Who dares to lay a finger on Steward Sun! Did they even ask us?!" A shout pierced the sky.
Six masked men appeared in response.
These six people were all clearly highly skilled in martial arts. In the blink of an eye, the six figures appeared on the high places around the small courtyard.
They were like six black eagles, their imposing aura alone subtly intimidating the dozens of people in the courtyard.
Even Sun Yixie was dumbfounded, because he had no recollection of the voice of the person who shouted or the figures of these people... Moreover, he did not know anyone who would call him "Manager Sun", so these six were complete strangers.
"Who goes there!" A few seconds later, Sect Leader Yao shouted the question that he had to ask from the high place.
The person who answered gave a rather reasonable reply: "Hmph... We are disciples of the Hunyuan Interstellar Sect, here to welcome Manager Sun."