Chapter 566: Cui Xing

"Who are you calling a beast?"

A cold voice rang out, instantly turning the faces of the two neighboring interlocutors pale; they glanced at each other, their eyes full of panic.

They recognized that voice all too well.

Instinctively, they turned their heads to look.

Sure enough.

The speaker was exactly who they had guessed—Brother Cui Ji, and the biggest rascal rogue of Liangshui Town, Cui Xing.

"Cui Boss, I—I—we're not talking about you!"

The two neighbors trembled in their speech; although they were much older than Cui Xing, they dared not 'play the elder' before him. After all, Cui Xing, that beast, knows nothing of respecting the old or caring for the young—his eyes see only money and women, lacking even basic morality. They hurriedly tried to explain:

"The beast we speak of is that old fool who doesn't know life or death, who came to your house to cause trouble!"

The moment they finished the accusation, they couldn't help but pray deep down that Le Wenmao wouldn't mind their words, that he would understand that their remarks weren't heartfelt, that they were forced by Cui Xing; in front of this beast, they had no choice but to speak that way, hoping Le Wenmao would understand.

Of course.

Deep down, they hoped that the suddenly Burst Seed Le Wenmao could deal with Cui Xing.

But.

This hope lingered in their minds only briefly before they dispelled it themselves.

It's not that they were reluctant to see this beast Cui Xing die; in fact, the entire Cui Clan has no good person.

These neighboring households have suffered plenty of bullying from the Cui family; extortion and blackmail are commonplace, and they wish the entire Cui Clan were wiped out.

However.

They all knew clearly that Cui Xing's rise to the biggest rogue in Liangshui Town was indeed thanks to his brother Cui Ji clinging to Zhu Xing's patronage.

But before Cui Ji had clung to Zhu Xing, Cui Xing was already one of the biggest rascals in Liangshui Town.

Only later, relying on his brother's connection to Zhu Xing, did he swallow up several other big thugs.

His rise to being one of the top troublemakers in Liangshui Town wasn't due to his father's lingering influence; more so, it was his fighting ability.

Since childhood his father sent him to the town's martial hall to train; although he's no gentleman, he has great talent in martial arts, reportedly possessing Warrior Late Stage cultivation.

Even in Xiang Xian, he's considered a fine fighter.

Let alone in the tiny Liangshui Town!

They didn't know why, even though he was being tormented by illness and could only lie in bed all day, he could suddenly Burst Seed.

A single slash could cut off the head and arms of the hulking guard who protects Cui Xing's household, but regardless, Le Wenmao is still old; even if he can Burst Seed, he may not be a match for Cui Xing.

After all, this beast Cui Xing is in his prime!

"The 'beast' you insult, is it really that old troublemaker who broke into my house?"

Cui Xing asked.

"Of course, of course, dear brother, what kind of hero are you? How could we possibly insult you? Even if we were to insult the County Magistrate, we wouldn't insult you!"

Both men smiled flattery, trying to please. In their hearts they muttered that this thing, Cui Xing, was worse than a beast; Le Wenmao had already broken into his house, brandishing a bloodied long knife, yet he still had the nerve to chat here, not caring about his parents' fate.

Could it be that this beast intends to use Le Wenmao's hand to cut down his own parents, the dead weight?

"Fine, I'll believe what you two say…"

Cui Xing hadn't finished speaking when he saw the two sigh in relief; before they could relax too long, his expression changed, and he scolded:

"Do you really think I'm brain‑washed, that I'd believe something even a three‑year‑old wouldn't? Bring these two in, beat them half to death; after I deal with that old troublemaker who broke into my residence, I'll deal with these two dogs. To call me a beast—I'd say they're lucky to be alive!"

He knows his reputation in Liangshui Town; how could he not care? Behind his back many have cursed him, but he doesn't mind a few insults—they won't make him lose a piece of flesh. Yet if anyone dares to insult him to his face, he guarantees they won't walk away unscathed; ruin and death are commonplace.

"Cui Boss…"

The two's faces turned pale as they tried to beg for mercy; before they could finish, Cui Xing ignored them, not even glancing, and hurried into the courtyard. From the group of hulking warriors following him, two men emerged, glaring at the two with a vicious grin; before they could utter a plea, he kicked them.

Then

A flurry of punches and kicks!

"Sure enough, disaster comes from the mouth!"

The onlookers who rushed over to watch the spectacle felt a surge of relief; although some knew the two, none dared to step forward.

Not to mention standing up for them; they wouldn't even plead on their behalf.

This novel you to

They all know exactly what Cui Xing is; they can only watch the two being battered with sympathy, fearing that after Cui Xing deals with Le Wenmao and drives him out, he'll open his mouth on the two, surely taking a bite of flesh from them.

If these two can't produce anything, they might have to pawn their children or wives.

"Father, Mother!"

Cui Xing hurried into the main courtyard, reached the back yard, and at a glance saw his parents kneeling on the ground. He shouted, looked up, and the blood‑dripping long knife held by Le Wenmao, standing behind his parents, roared:

"You old, un‑dying one, are you so impatient to live that you dare cause trouble in my house, not knowing how to write the word 'death'?"

Le Wenmao.

He knows that when he first started roaming the streets, his father taught him one rule after another for being a proper rogue, among them warning him never to offend Le Wenmao.

Although he had never seen Le Wenmao's might, he trusted his father's words—experience from years as a rogue who could retire peacefully.

His father said, "If you don't provoke Le Wenmao, then you won't be provoked by Le Wenmao."

Even if

Even though Le Wenmao's son and daughter‑in‑law were brutally killed by Zhu Xing, Le Wenmao wouldn't even dare to fart; countless townsfolk mock Le Wenmao, yet he still doesn't provoke him.

Never expected.

His brother, however, was resourceful; using the old man's grandson to forge a connection with the Zhu family's eldest son, Zhu Xing, he became Zhu Xing's warrior, serving him, which helped him become Liangshui Town's sole rogue.

Lending usurious loans, demanding rent.

As his ties to the Zhu family grew, the Zhu family feasted while he drank the broth, gradually becoming wealthy; only then did he stop caring about that old Le Wenmao.

Who would have thought?

This old bastard isn't lying quietly at home waiting to die, but actually dares to come to his house to cause trouble.

(End of chapter)