DEMI GODS AND SEMI DEVILS BOOK 4 OF 5 (SONG OF THE CAVE IMMORTAL) by Jin Yong

Strong Wind Throwing Piaomiao Peak Into Turmoil Part 2

Wu LaoDa issued his orders loudly, of the people surrounding Murong Fu, three retreated and another three step up to replace them. These three are experts, one of them is a short man and he has astonishing body strength, he wave his two steel hammer and generated strong wind, his aura impressive and powerful. Murong Fu use the 'Fragrant Dew Sabre' and block one move, his arm was jolted and felt numb, the hammer arrive again and he immediately dodge, he don't dare to clash with it again.

Suddenly Wang YuYan shouted: "Cousin, use [Ten Thousand Golden Lamp], follow up with [Open Lapel To Block Wind]." Murong Fu knew his cousin is brilliant in martial arts knowledge, he did not waste time to think, his right hand drew three circles in succession, the sabre sparkled and generated light, but the 'Verdant Wave Fragrant Dew Sabre' emit green light, the move became [Ten Thousand Green Lamp] and not [Ten Thousand Golden Lamp].

Everyone yell out and retreated a few steps, at this moment, Murong Fu flick his left sleeve out and executed [Open Lapel To Block Wind], the short man so happen to execute his move [Splitting Heaven and Earth], his twin hammer pointing at the sky and smashing fiercely towards the ground. There is a loud 'Dang' sound, everyone's ear is buzzing, the left hammer of the short man hit his right hammer, the right hammer hit his left hammer, sparks flew in all direction. The power in his arm is extremely fierce, as the twin hammer collided with each other, there is a 'Ka la' sound, the bones in both arms automatically snap and he immediately fainted.

Murong Fu seize the opportunity and send out two palm, he help Bao BuTong to repel two strong enemy.

Duan Yu situation changed. Wang YuYan was concern about Murong Fu and she advice two moves, but one cannot concentrate on two things at the same time, inevitably she neglected the two enemy in front of Duan Yu. Duan Yu heard her advising her cousin, although her body is on his back but her heart is with Murong Fu, in a split second his chest ached bitterly, his footstep slow down, there is two 'Chi Chi' sound, the two poisonous snake jump at him and bite his left arm.

Wang YuYan cry out in surprise, she shouted: "Gentleman Duan...you....you......" Duan Yu gave a sigh and said: "Bitten to death by poisonous snake, its the same. Miss Wang, in the future please tell your grandson...." Wang YuYan saw the snake's body is a mix of greenish yellow, its stripe bright and distinct, the head of the snake is odd and triangular in shape, obviously the snake possess deadly poison, she momentarily panic and don't know what to do.

Suddenly, the bodies of both snake straighten and drop on the floor, they died immediately. The two green-jacket men jabber in Qiang dialect, they turn around and ran away. These two men have always been raising and worshipping snakes, not only did Duan Yu not die when bitten by the snakes, he even counter-kill the snakes, they assume Duan Yu must be snake god, they don't dare to linger and ran away quickly.

Wang YuYan is unaware of the miraculous effect of the 'Poison Bull Cinnabar Toad' consumed by Duan Yu, she ask repeatedly: "Gentleman Duan, how are you feeling? How are you feeling?" Duan Yu is feeling depress but suddenly Wang YuYan show concern for him, she kept inquiring repeatedly, he cannot help but burst with joy, he spirit rose, Wang YuYan kept on asking: "The two poison snake bite you, how are you feeling?" Duan Yu said: "Its somewhat painful, its nothing, its nothing!" he pondered: "As long as you care for me, i will beg to be bitten by poison snakes everyday" he open up his footsteps and rush beside Murong Fu.

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Suddenly a clear and bright voice transmitted from mid-air: "Gentleman Murong, Cave-masters, Island-masters, everyone don't have any hatred or enmity with each other, why the need for this fierce battle?"

Everyone raise their head and look towards the voice, a Taoist with black beard is standing on top of a tree, he is holding onto a fly-whisk, as the tree branch move he also followed the momentum and move up and down, his expression natural and unrestrained. Under the light, he is around 50 years of age, his face revealed a smile, he said: "Everyone please give some face to poor Taoist, stop the battle for the time being, we will slowly resolve who is right and wrong ok?"

Murong Fu look at the person display of lightness martial art, he knew the person's martial art is truly capable, he said: "Sir come out to resolve the dispute, it couldn't be much better. I will stop fighting." As he finish speaking he swing the sabre in a circle and put it down but his right palm and left arm swell up faintly, he pondered: "That hammer wielding dwarf is really capable, my arm is still aching after getting shock by him."

Wu LaoDa raise his head and ask: "May i know your great name?" The person have yet to reply when someone spoke out from the crowd of people: "Wu LaoDa, this person is....is....an amazing....an amazing person, he....he....he is Jiao...Jiao....Jiao...." he said 'Jiao' 3 times and can't speak anymore, this person is stuttering, he is anxious and he cannot finish the sentence.

Wu LaoDa suddenly thought of someone, he said loudly: "He is Flood Dragon King....Flood Dragon King Taoist BuPing?" The stuttering person is happy that someone voice out his words, he quickly said: "Yes...yes....yes, he....he....he is...Jiao....Jiao...Jiao....Jiao...." his still stuck at the 'Jiao' word.

Wu LaoDa did not wait for him to finish struggling with the word, he cupped his hands at the person standing on the tree top and said: "Sir are you the world famous Taoist BuPing? I know your name for a long time, its like thunder piercing the ear, nice to meet you, nice to meet you!" While he is speaking, everyone stop fighting.

The Taoist smile and said: "I don't deserve such praise, i don't deserve such praise! Everyone claims that poor Taoist had long died, thus Mr Wu must have some disbelief correct?" As he finish speaking he jump lightly and descend from mid-air. When he jump off the tree, he will naturally drop down to the ground quickly, but he wave his fly-whisk, generating a gust of strong wind, the wind shoot towards the ground and repelled back, the wind supported his body and he descended slowly, the power of the fly-whisk in generating the counter-force is truly amazing.

Wu LaoDa blurted out: "[Relying On Void To Ride The Wind], excellent lightness martial art!" He barely finish his sentence and Taoist BuPing already landed on the ground, he smile and said: "Its purely some misunderstanding that led to this conflict. Why don't you give poor Taoist some face, convert an enemy into a friend?" His tone is amiable yet with a hint of imposing aura, its difficult to reject.

Wu LaoDa said: "Taking Taoist BuPing's golden reputation into account, we will write off this debt."

Taoist BuPing said: "Mr Wu, Cave-masters of 36 Cave, Island-masters of 72 Island, all of you are gathering here, is it for that particular person at Heavenly Mountain?" Wu LaoDa countenance change, but he immediately calm down and said: "Taoist BuPing what are you saying, i don't understand. All of us brothers are scattered all over the world, its rare for us to meet, everyone made an appointment to gather here and meet up, there is no other purpose. We don't know how Gentleman Gusu Murong manage to find us and make life difficult for us."

Murong Fu said: "I am only passing by, i really don't know everyone is meeting here, if i offended you i apologize for it." As he finish speaking he clasped his hands and bow in all four direction, he continued: "Taoist BuPing took the initiative to resolve the dispute and prevented me from creating a big disaster, i am utterly grateful. Hope to see you again, i will take my leave now." He know that there must be some major affair for these heretic people to gather here, Taoist BuPing mentioned 'a particular person from Heavenly Mountain' and Wu LaoDa immediately changed the subject, obviously the matter is a huge taboo, if he don't pull out and retreat its really a bit too insensitive as if he is trying to pry into other people's private matters, thus he cupped his hands, turn around and walk away.

Wu LaoDa cupped his hands to return the courtesy, he said: "Gentleman Murong, getting to meet such a renown hero like you, i am really honoured. The green hills will never change, the water will always flow, goodbye." Indeed his speech implied that he is unwilling to let Murong Fu linger here.

But Taoist BuPing said: "Wu LaoDa, do you know who is Gentleman Murong?" Wu LaoDa was startled, he said: "Northern Qiao Feng, Southern Murong! The world renown Murong family, who doesn't know them? After today's meeting, its really a well deserved reputation." Taoist BuPing smile and said: "Precisely. This kind of important figure, if you miss this opportunity wouldn't it be a pity? Normally if you tried to ask Murong family to help out its extremely difficult, luckily Gentleman Murong is here today but you all refuse to request for help, aren't you entering a treasure mountain and returning empty-handed?" Wu LaoDa said: "This....this...." his hesitating in his speech.

Taoist BuPing laugh and said: "Gentleman Murong's heroic reputation is known throughout the world, all of you suffered under Misty Peak Vulture Palace's Child Elder of Heavenly Mountain...."

Once he said 'Child Elder of Heavenly Mountain', everyone cry out in shock. Their voice revealed their agitated emotions, some of them panic, some of them are angry, some of them fearful, some of them in pain, some of them even retreat a few steps, their bodies trembled, they are extremely scared.