Indestructible Body Of Vajra Of The Village Leader
Chapter 265 - 0223: The Ancient Bronze Sword Box, Thief Commander Appears (Guaranteed Update for Monthly Ticket)

Chapter 265: 0223: The Ancient Bronze Sword Box, Thief Commander Appears (Guaranteed Update for Monthly Ticket)

The purple-clad woman who was surrounded by the heroes in the center was indeed strikingly beautiful, with the moonlight shining through the gaps in the branches and leaves onto her tender, flushed face, making her look exceptionally serene and solemn.

When Jiang Dali looked at her, her starry eyes roamed, also observing the crowd of heroes that surrounded Jiang Dali and the others.

Around them, heroes like Tai Anqi and Ding Yanshan changed their expressions and grew dim-eyed the moment Jiang Dali glanced at the woman, and the atmosphere suddenly became a bit more tense and serious.

It was at this moment that Jiang Dali’s interface vibrated, indicating the triggering of a new quest.

"You have triggered the quest ’Hero Saves Beauty.’

Quest content: The ancient capital Luoyang, which had always been peaceful, suddenly saw a large number of martial artists, even reclusive demons made their appearance in pursuit of the South Sea Sect’s town faction Martial Arts ’South Sea Strange Book’ and a glimpse of the beauty, the South Sea Strange Old Man’s daughter Yu Rong. Among them were the Soul Seeking Feather of Ghost King Valley Ding Yanshan, the chilly Leng Gongxiao of Thousand Poison Valley, the Jinling Three Flowers, and the robber leaders like Iron Fan Silver Sword Yu Cheng of the Four Lands Mountain Village Headquarters and the Sea God Dragon Tai Anqi of the Thirty-six Ranks General Tribe Chief of Dongting Lake, and dozens of others."

Quest requirements: Rescue the South Sea Strange Old Man’s daughter Xiao Chacha from the encircling heroes.

Quest rewards: Xiao Chacha’s favor, a chance to become the son-in-law of the South Sea Strange Old Man, enter the South Sea Sect, and learn the South Sea Strange Book."

Jiang Dali couldn’t help but be surprised when he saw the popup on his interface.

So it turned out that the previously killed Leng Gongxiao was actually a big shot.

But he had killed him outright, not even reaching the site before being trampled dead.

Apart from Leng Gongxiao, Iron Fan Silver Sword Yu Cheng had just had his power sucked away by him and was completely crippled.

Now, just a few fellows around him were still at peace.

However, from these people’s cautious expressions, Jiang Dali knew they were wary of him, and it was very likely they might turn desperate and gang up on him.

But Jiang Dali was not at all afraid.

Seeing how they didn’t dare to make a move on him, just like Yu Cheng’s sort, they were all useless.

They had names that shook heaven and earth, but their prowess was no more than this.

Even if they came at him together, his fists against their many hands, he’d easily walk away if he chose to.

Looking at the quest reward that just triggered, Jiang Dali scoffed in his heart.

What kind of bullshit hero saves beauty quest.

Was he, Jiang Dali, some kind of hero? Save beauty my ass, even if he did save her, it was such an odd reward, who would covet that?

But the South Sea Strange Book, he was rather interested in that.

The South Sea Sect was famous in the Martial World for its unpredictable moves, known as the triple excellences of palm, fist, and sword.

The South Sea Strange Book was the secret technique of this sect, and although it could not be considered a Heavenly Rank Absolute Skill, it certainly could pass as an Earth-rank Ultimate Skill.

If he could get this Cultivation Technique and ponder it carefully, perhaps it might also benefit his Mighty God Fist.

With this thought in mind, Jiang Dali was about to reject the quest, simply take the woman by force, and then search for the South Sea Strange Book to read it.

This act of highway robbery was something he, a robber leader, was more than familiar with.

However, at this moment, Tai Anqi of the Sea God Dragon laughed and spoke, "Brother Jiang, this purple-clad woman was indeed captured by the scheming of Yu Cheng, who was defeated by you. Brother Yu has also said before that the loss and gain of the South Sea Sect’s secret book is related to the superiority between the Central Plains Martial Arts and the Western Region Martial Arts.

We had each taken a step back and allowed him to go forward to search her.

But..."

Qin Anqi changed his tone to a flattering one, "Now that Brother Jiang you have defeated Yu Cheng, more work falls to those who are capable, and if you are interested in searching for the book, naturally you can go first.

And we too are quite curious about the South Sea Strange Book, having traveled from all over the world to be here, surely Brother Jiang would not want us brothers to return empty-handed, right?"

"Oh?"

Jiang Dali, moved, sent Qin Anqi a glance that said "You’re not bad, quite sensible," and nodded his head while looking at the purple-clad woman with folded arms and a faint smile, "You must be Xiao Chacha, right? I, Jiang Dali, am not one to bully women, so if you’re willing to let me take a look at the South Sea Strange Book, I can ensure your safe departure from here, with no one being able to do anything to you."

"Hmph, I originally respected you, Black Wind Village Chief, as a real man, but it turns out you also came coveting the treasure in the hands of a weak woman! How truly shameless!"

Just at this moment, a discordant voice rang out, causing everyone’s hearts to jump.

Whoosh—swift as lightning, a figure darted and leaped into the fray, standing before Jiang Dali in an instant.

It was none other than the young Swordsman Xu Yuanping who had stood up earlier, standing tall with his Sword Box across his chest, his eyes fiercely fixed on Jiang Dali.

Jiang Dali looked at this youth, feeling a sense of familiarity but unable to recall who he was at the moment, and said in surprise, "And who are you? Could it be that it’s shameless for me to want to look through the Martial Arts Secret Manuals of the South Sea Sect at the condition of keeping this woman safe?

Does the whole world not have such a thing as gratuitous kindness and free lunch?"

"Nonsense!" The young Swordsman retorted angrily, "To act with justice and righteousness is what we in our line must do, how can we return favors with ulterior motives? You truly are a profit-seeking individual!"

"Hahaha..."

Jiang Dali laughed mockingly, "So what if I am profit-seeking? This Village Chief believes there is no such thing as a free lunch in the world; if you want something from someone else, you have to pay something in return, what meaning does it have to expect to gain without giving anything?

Moreover, I am a mountain bandit and robber; you, young man, actually expect me to act with justice and righteousness?"

"You! Never in my life have I seen someone as shameless as you!"

Xu Yuanping was utterly infuriated, feeling that his value system had been seriously challenged.

And just then, a light laugh came through, and it was Xiao Chacha, the purple-clad woman, who gracefully lifted her sleeves to cover her mouth and chuckled.

With that laugh, as if spring blooms were bursting forth, she exuded a bewitching charm.

All the men present, including Xu Yuanping and the other heroes, were stunned, finding her laughter while covering her mouth to possess an unmatched allure, captivating all beings.

They couldn’t help but have their hearts fluttering and longing.

Only Jiang Dali, who was used to seeing Wang Yuyan, whose beauty was not inferior—in fact, even superior—managed to treat her normally despite his earlier admiration; now, finally recognizing the young man’s real identity and past when he revealed his name.

"Xu Yuanping, I didn’t expect it to be you, the young fellow besotted by beauty!"

Jiang Dali’s face cleared with realization, looking at the young Swordsman with a sneer, "You accuse me of being profit-seeking, but are you any better? Have you forgotten how you once snuck into the Martial Arts Holy Land, the Shaolin Temple branch, at night, attempting to steal the Shaolin Secret Manuals? Who are these petty thieves but you?"

"Shut up!!"

The young swordsman, Xu Yuanping, suddenly awoke with alarm, his face changing colors as he stared at Jiang Dali, "How did you know?"

No sooner had the words left his mouth than Xu Yuanping’s face turned red, seemingly enraging to fury, he charged forward and bellowed, "You leader of thieves, stop spouting lies!"

Whoosh, Xu Yuanping’s silhouette darted forward, unleashing the technique "Mountain Shaking Power" with a fierce chop heading straight for Jiang Dali.

This palm strike, charged and released, was especially forceful as it came in the midst of his fury, the strongest blow he had managed since Master Hui Kong of Shaolin had taught him.

The urgent force of the palm wind rushed forward like a massive wave crushing the void toward Jiang Dali.

In an instant, the palm force was as devastating as a fierce tide, so intimidating that even bystanders such as Qin Anqi and others could not help but change complexion, their expressions filled with shock.

"Ha ha ha, well come! Let’s see how much ’weight’ you have!"

Jiang Dali’s mouth curved into a smirk, and he too slammed a palm strike forward, the gathered palm force exploding in a flash.

Roar!!!

The palm wind, carrying the sound of a dragon’s roar, enveloped Xu Yuanping from all escape angles, almost freezing the air solid, leaving the onlookers in awe.

Xu Yuanping let out a loud yell, his palm fiercely meeting Jiang Dali’s.

Boom!!

The ground beneath their feet shook and cracked from the impact!

Xu Yuanping’s face instantly reddened, his throat turned sweet, and his arms throbbed with pain.

"Hmm!?"

Jiang Dali was slightly surprised, not expecting Xu Yuanping to withstand his palm. He suddenly unleashed the Inner Qi he had just absorbed from Yu Cheng within his arm.

The Inner Qi erupted like a floodgate bursting, brutally striking Xu Yuanping.

"Argh--!!"

Xu Yuanping could no longer hold back, screaming as he spat blood; his body trembled, yet he flipped his wrist quickly, executing the "Golden Element Binding Dragon", gripping onto Jiang Dali’s right wrist.

"Foolish!"

Jiang Dali snorted coldly, slicing with a hand as sharp as a blade, his palm burning with a flame-like Qi Force, violently colliding with Xu Yuanping’s hand.

Xu Yuanping let out a miserable scream, his hand splitting and seared from the intense Inner Qi injury.

At that moment, Jiang Dali spread his fingers wide and a fierce Absorption Force abruptly burst forth.

"Retreat quickly!"

The moment the others sensed the terrifying suction from Jiang Dali’s palm, their faces turned pale, and they quickly dodged and retreated.

Xu Yuanping also suddenly remembered the formidable nature of this move, his scalp tingling, but his body was already flying backward toward Jiang Dali, especially his Ancient Bronze Sword Box was nearly slipping from his grasp, his eyes widening as his fingers tightened around it.

However, the next second!

With a pop!

His hand felt empty, as the Ancient Bronze Sword Box still slipped from his grasp, flying straight into the open palm of Jiang Dali.

"Good, sword box containing the [Lonely Elder’s] mechanism diagram and strange treasures is mine!"

Jiang Dali cheered inwardly.

He had been eyeing the sword box carried by Xu Yuanping from the moment he recognized him.

If he could use the sword box to find the ancient tomb’s mechanism diagram set by the [Lonely Elder],

he would be able to discover innumerable strange and precious treasures hidden within the mechanism.

In his previous life, Xu Yuanping, carrying the Slaughter Sword and the Sword Box, had caused quite a stir here in Luoyang, resulting in the theft of the Slaughter Sword, leaving only the sword box behind.

Players came to understand the significance and value of this man and the sword box only later.

Unfortunately, just like now, no player could be involved in the battle at Biluo Villa.

It was much later, after Xu Yuanping had found the Lonely Elder’s ancient tomb, and when the tomb had collapsed, that the players learned through various channels that the sword box had concealed a treasure map.

But such adventure stories are not uncommon in the Mixed Martial Arts World, with thousands if not tens of thousands to be found.

If it weren’t for Jiang Dali’s interest in the past life, he truly wouldn’t have recognized Xu Yuanping, this rare protagonist amongst secret manual owners.

Swoosh—

Just as the Ancient Bronze Sword Box was about to reach his hands,

Jiang Dali suddenly caught a whiff of a faint but alluring fragrance.

A soft yet crisp voice resonated close to his ear, "Master Jiang, please have mercy!"

Jiang Dali snorted coldly, his palm reaching out to grab the sword box.

But at that moment, the sword box bizarrely shifted and flew up, breaking away from his palm’s suction force and soaring into the sky.

"Who!?"

Jiang Dali swept his gaze through the air like cold lightning, smelling a lingering scent of tulips, a name suddenly flashing through his mind, a name of someone who had already arrived in Luoyang and couldn’t be ignored.

"Thief Leader Chu Liuxiang!?"

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