Chapter 20: Concern

In Chen Dahu's mind, as long as Cang Luo was still a man, he would not choose the first option; therefore, he could only fight him himself.

This way, he could complete the task assigned by the gang leader, Ouyang Lie, and break this brat's hands!

While thinking, Chen Dahu threw Cang Luo to the ground and said coldly, "Speak, will you choose to crawl under my crotch, or will you duel me?"

As he spoke, Chen Dahu pointed at his own crotch and mocked Cang Luo, who had been thrown to the ground, "Trash! Come, Grandpa is waiting for you here."

Seeing this, the surrounding disciples immediately split into two groups to make a scene; one group shouted, "Decide! Duel! Duel..."

The other group shouted, "Crawl through! Crawl through! Crawl through..."

Cang Luo lay on the ground thrown by Chen Dahu for a long time without speaking, not because he was too hurt from the fall to speak, but because he was too furious to utter a word.

Previously, Cang Luo had wanted to turn a big matter into a small one and a small matter into nothing, trying his best to avoid entanglements with people from this other world.

Even though the other party had deliberately provoked him first, Cang Luo had planned to endure it.

After all, he had no relatives in this other world, and his strength was low; he could not defeat the other party, so he would endure if he could.

But the other party insulted him again and again; how could he endure this?

Everyone has temper, let alone a martial artist?

Therefore, Cang Luo decided to teach him a severe lesson and thought of a way to defeat him, but this method had one prerequisite...

Cang Luo stumbled to his feet, and the rowdy crowd immediately fell silent, waiting for his choice.

No matter what Cang Luo chose, there would be a good show to watch.

In the crowd, Xiang Xiang Yunjiao looked at Cang Luo with a tense face; she still held a shred of hope for this man who had seen her naked body.

She believed that a man having low cultivation didn't matter, because cultivation could be improved slowly.

However, if a man had no backbone, she would look down on him no matter how high his cultivation was.

So, she hoped Cang Luo would stand up straight and duel Chen Dahu; losing didn't matter, he could win it back in the future.

Cang Luo walked slowly toward Chen Dahu, glanced with his peripheral vision at Xiang Xiang Yunjiao in the crowd whose name he hadn't even had time to ask, and decided that no matter what happened afterward, he must explain the Soul-Locking Mirror to her immediately.

To avoid misunderstandings growing bigger and troubles increasing.

Stopping two meters in front of Chen Dahu, Cang Luo said with a half-smile, "Can the first option be changed?"

The moment Cang Luo spoke these words, a round of hissing immediately arose; Xiang Xiang Yunjiao lowered her head again, completely disappointed in Cang Luo.

Chen Dahu was stunned; he truly did not expect Cang Luo to be so cowardly, choosing the first option just to avoid the fight.

However, since he had already spoken his words, he could only let him go for now and find another opportunity next time.

Thus, Chen Dahu asked, "How do you want to change it? Are you afraid of losing face and want to find a place with no people?"

That won't do; it must be right here, everyone is waiting to watch the show."

As he spoke, Chen Dahu laughed out loud; Cang Luo ignored him and just looked at the other party calmly.

The next moment, Cang Luo suddenly roared, "I want to crawl through your mother's crotch! Do you think that works? Just changing the target."

This roar was enhanced by Yuan Power; the method was very simple, requiring only to channel Yuan Power to the neck to strengthen the vocal cords.

Therefore, the roar shook the heavens, drowning out the noise of the cafeteria.

Hundreds of outer sect disciples who were eating upon hearing the roar all turned to look this way; those nearby directly swarmed toward the sound source, including Cang Feng and the two, Liu and Li.

Before the echo of the roar had completely dissipated, everyone present could not help but burst into loud laughter.

They truly could not think that the previously cowardly-looking Cang Luo now dared to speak such wild words, and even said it... said it so amusingly.

He actually wanted to crawl through Chen Dahu's mother's crotch?

Wasn't this saying he wanted to be Chen Dahu's father?

Everyone looked at Chen Dahu; they saw Chen Dahu's anger rising to the sky, and he ground his teeth saying, "You dare insult my mother?! You seek death!"

Having said this, Chen Dahu disregarded the sect rules and swung his fist to strike Cang Luo's face.

This punch of his did not use any martial technique; it was just a normal punch; he feared that using a martial technique would kill Cang Luo on the spot.

The Law Enforcement Pavilion was not just for show; he did not have sufficient reason to kill, and he would definitely be punished, which was not worth it.

However, the force carried by this punch was close to two hundred jin, enough to shatter Cang Luo's teeth.

Facing Chen Dahu's sudden attack, Cang Luo was well prepared; the Gale Step had already been activated for some time.

The instant the Gale Step was activated, wind rose beneath Cang Luo's feet; a side slide dodged Chen Dahu's fist, and immediately after avoiding the fist, he ran toward the distance.

But Chen Dahu's cultivation at Warrior Stage 5 was not for show; Cang Luo was fast, but he was faster.

Seeing his first strike miss, Chen Dahu immediately activated his movement technique, reached out his hand to grab Cang Luo, determined to catch Cang Luo and beat him up properly to avenge his mother's insult.

Breaking his two hands along the way was very reasonable.

My mother was insulted; what's wrong with accidentally injuring his two hands due to emotional agitation?

What's wrong?!

He only broke two hands; my mother was cursed by him!

This grudge cannot be shared with the heavens!

Even if questioned by the Law Enforcement Pavilion afterward, at most he would just get a beating with a whip; it was worth it!

Having thought through all this, Chen Dahu smiled, as if he could immediately complete the task assigned by the gang leader and receive the reward.

Ahead, Cang Luo did not expect the tall and strong Chen Dahu to react so quickly; looking back, he was immediately greatly shocked in his heart.

This was not like what was planned!

He just wanted to slightly anger him to gain the initiative and make him agree to one of his conditions before dueling.

But, but Chen Dahu actually gave him no chance?

What to do? The other party is so fast!

Can't dodge it!

Seeing that he was about to be caught by Chen Dahu, Cang Luo was greatly shaken in his heart, filled with boundless regret.

But just at this moment, Xiang Xiang Yunjiao, who had originally been in the crowd, suddenly appeared beside Cang Luo and pushed him away with one hand, allowing Cang Luo to narrowly dodge Chen Dahu's big hand.

Cang Luo was safe, but Xiang Xiang Yunjiao was in danger.

Chen Dahu saw the duck slip from his grasp and immediately shifted his target to the person who had saved Cang Luo.

Huh! Such a delicate little sister...

After seeing Xiang Xiang Yunjiao clearly, Chen Dahu beamed with delight and swiftly reached both large hands toward her chest.

How could one let slip a sister who came right to him?

Xiang Xiang Yunjiao's petite frame looked like a rabbit before Chen Dahu, who was a hungry tiger—this was the very image of a hungry tiger pouncing on a rabbit.

Xiang Xiang Yunjiao, seeing the towering Chen Dahu reaching for her, was filled with terror; her legs turned weak and she couldn't move an inch.

A few meters away, Cang Luo, having escaped death, saw Xiang Xiang Yunjiao in danger and immediately roared as he charged toward Chen Dahu.

"Stop!" Cang Luo roared.

At this moment, Cang Luo no longer cared for his own safety, for a new thread of attachment had suddenly formed in his heart.

This thread of attachment came from the petite girl who had saved him.

She was his only attachment on the Yuanwu Continent right now.

Why had she saved him?

They had only exchanged a few words; they didn't even know each other's names, and he had tricked her...

"Hm?" Chen Dahu, seeing Cang Luo not flee but charge at him, felt a surge of delight.

Hah! Who would've thought a worthless trash like you had a girl this beautiful admiring you? How enviable!

I've decided—I'll not only break both your hands, but also smash one of your legs!

The middle leg!

Then, I'll have my way with your woman right in front of you...

Thinking of this, Chen Dahu grew wildly excited and secretly activated the Tiger Subduing Fist, ready to swing his fist at Cang Luo the moment he reached him.

This punch, though delivered with full force, deliberately avoided Cang Luo's vital points—he aimed for the shoulder.

A faint yellow whirlwind swirled visibly on Chen Dahu's fist; striking Cang Luo's shoulder would surely tear off his entire arm.

Chen Dahu roared loudly: "For insulting my mother!"

"No..." Xiang Xiang Yunjiao turned back and saw Cang Luo rushing back to save her; she was relieved, yet her heart turned cold.

She knew the power of Chen Dahu's punch—death or crippling...

Boom...

No sooner had Xiang Xiang Yunjiao spoken than a dull, thunderous crash echoed.

This sound was the impact of Chen Dahu's Tiger Subduing Fist hitting its target, mixed with the tearing noise of a hurricane.

The force behind Chen Dahu's punch was ferocious—equivalent to a mad bull charging at full speed.

Yet though the fist was Chen Dahu's, the target struck was not Cang Luo.

Chen Dahu's right arm trembled slightly; he stared in shock at the cold-eyed youth who had blocked his full-power punch.

"Who are you?!" Chen Dahu growled.

Chen Dahu didn't recognize the boy, but from the palm that blocked his Tiger Subduing Fist, he sensed the cold-eyed youth's cultivation was only Warrior Stage 4.

One stage lower than me—logically, he should've been blasted away!

Even if he hadn't been blasted away, his right arm should've been shattered—so why did he look completely unharmed?

Who is this man?!

And what is his connection to that trash?

The cold-eyed youth said nothing; calmly gripping Chen Dahu's right fist, he even had the leisure to glance at Cang Luo and signal him not to fear.

"Zang Feng... Senior Brother!"

Cang Luo stared at Zang Feng in astonishment, shocked by his power; without time to thank him, he immediately grabbed Xiang Xiang Yunjiao and dragged her to Liu Xuande and Li Zhanxing's side, far from Chen Dahu.

Within a few breaths, Chen Dahu had switched targets three times, yet each time was blocked—around them, the watching disciples turned to Zang Feng, whispering among themselves.

"Zang Feng—it's Senior Brother Zang Feng."

"Why is Senior Brother Zang Feng saving him?"

"I know—I just saw them enter together. Zang Feng's dorm only has nine people—he must be new."

"So that's it... Senior Brother Zang Feng is incredibly strong—he blocked Chen's Tiger Subduing Fist without a scratch, and he's only Warrior Stage 4, right?"

"Yes, he's strong—I've sparred with him. Even though I'm Warrior Stage 5, I can't beat him..."

Many of the watching disciples knew Zang Feng; seeing him appear suddenly, they exchanged glances and whispered about how things would unfold.

Zang Feng took a deep breath; within his Lower Dantian, the Yuan Wheel spun rapidly, frantically channeling Yuan Power to support his right arm.

After gathering strength, Zang Feng grunted and shoved Chen Dahu back two steps, then calmly faced him.

Chen Dahu steadied himself, glanced toward Cang Luo's side, then coldly said to Zang Feng: "You're interfering in my matter with that trash? Think carefully—want to bring more people? I'll match you blow for blow."

Zang Feng ignored Chen Dahu and walked straight to Cang Luo. "What happened?"

Cang Luo glanced at Xiang Xiang Yunjiao, then told Zang Feng everything that had just occurred.

He had just learned Xiang Xiang Yunjiao's name—Li Zhanxing had asked.

After Cang Luo finished speaking, Li Zhanxing added: "Senior Brother Zang, I know Chen Dahu.

He relies on the backing of a Warrior Stage 9 disciple and, with his brother Chen Dalong, constantly bullies weaker disciples, extorting protection fees—he's utterly despicable."

Zang Feng nodded, turned, and calmly addressed Chen Dahu: "I apologize on behalf of my junior brother Cang. I'll compensate you with five low-grade Yuan Stones. Let this matter end here, shall we?"

"Impossible!"

Chen Dahu refused outright, pointing at Cang Luo coldly: "This trash overturned my lunch first, then insulted my mother—do you expect me to let him off so easily?"

No sooner had Chen Dahu finished speaking than Zang Feng's face turned icy; Yuan Power surged around him, nearly forming Gang Qi, his outer-disciple green robe stirring without wind.

Zang Feng's action stunned the surrounding disciples; exclamations of amazement rose in waves.

A disciple with a Wu Shi cultivation exclaimed in surprise, "Gang qi — that's gang qi?"

"No, it's only the embryonic form of gang qi — like how the Crouching Tiger Fist can generate a layer of whirlwind on the surface of the fist."

"That's still amazing! Senior Brother Cang Feng is only at Warrior Stage 4! Gang qi can only be unleashed at the cultivation of a Wu Jiang or above..."

Chen Dahu was also inwardly horrified at the sight. What kind of cultivation method was this person practicing? To think he could unleash gang qi while still at the Wu Shi stage!

With such might, if they really came to blows, although his cultivation was one stage higher, he very likely would not be this man's match.

It seemed he could only look for another chance next time. Let that piece of trash off the hook for now.

Thinking of this, Chen Dahu snorted at Cang Luo, "I'll let you off this once. No need for an apology — hand over five low-grade primordial stones."

Cang Feng cast a contemptuous glance at Chen Dahu, then fished five primordial stones from his bosom...

But just at that moment, Cang Luo suddenly blocked Cang Feng's hand, shook his head, and said, "Senior Brother Cang, this whole matter started because of me. I'll settle it myself."

Having said that, Cang Luo gently pried loose Xiang Xiang Yunjiao's jade-like hand gripping the hem of his robe, and slowly walked toward Chen Dahu under the astonished gazes of the crowd.

Cang Luo looked at Chen Dahu, took a deep breath, and said coldly, "Didn't you want to duel me? Agree to one condition of mine and I'll accept."

Chen Dahu was first overjoyed, then frowned, unsure what trick Cang Luo was playing. He asked doubtfully, "What condition?"

Cang Luo said calmly, "Blindfolded duel!"

"Of course, I won't take advantage of you — we'll both... be blindfolded!"