"A spoiled, bratty girl." Watching the group of people surrounding them, ready to fight, Daniel Davis shook his head helplessly. This was Wang Tong's residence, and today was his birthday celebration. With Shi Qingxuan's imminent arrival, causing trouble here would be a blatant disrespect to Wang Tong. If the troublemakers had a stronger background, it might be understandable, but clearly, their influence couldn't match Wang Tong's.
The reason was simple: if they had such significant influence, Wang Tong would have already treated them as honored guests. Thinking this, Daniel Davis took a step back, letting Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling take the spotlight. Since this was the Twin Dragons' problem, they would have to solve it themselves.
At this moment, the Twin Dragons were eager to test their newly learned Tai Chi Fist. The last time they had encountered the bratty girl, they had just been captured by Du Fuwei. Although they had the Longevity Art, their strength was still weak, barely enough to handle a few street thugs.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Using Tai Chi Fist, Kou Zhong and Xu Zilian effortlessly repelled the attackers with a combination of redirecting force and precise strikes. Considering the setting, the Twin Dragons held back, not wanting to cause serious harm.
However, this result only made the bratty girl's expression darker. A young man standing behind her, who had a somewhat refined appearance, immediately stepped forward. His right hand formed a claw as he lunged at Kou Zhong. His movements, timing, and strength were far superior to the previous attackers.
Seeing the young man grab his right arm, Xu Ziling let out a soft grunt. With a subtle shake of his arm, the young man was forced to release his grip, letting out a muffled groan. Xu Ziling then grabbed the young man's arm and pulled him forward, causing him to stumble and retreat several steps before barely regaining his balance.
"How is this possible?" The young man stared at Xu Ziling in disbelief. Having met the Twin Dragons before, he couldn't accept how much they had improved in such a short time. The last time they met, the Twin Dragons had been weak and powerless. Now, they could easily repel him. This stark contrast was hard to swallow.
The next moment, the young man grabbed a sword from someone behind him and was about to draw it to attack the Twin Dragons when an elderly voice interrupted him.
"What are you doing? Do you know where you are?" An old man with a calm demeanor walked over. The commotion had been in a corner of the courtyard, away from the main festivities. The earlier scuffle had been quiet, so it hadn't attracted much attention.
"Beat the small ones, and the old ones come out." Kou Zhong muttered under his breath as he watched the old man approach. Although his voice was low, everyone present had some level of martial skill and could hear him clearly.
"It's you?" The old man glared at the young man who had been about to draw his sword, then turned his attention to Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling. He recognized them immediately. After all, they had nearly caused a conflict with Du Fuwei years ago. For the old man, who had been in the martial world for decades, that incident had been one of the few major crises he had faced.
"Do you know where you are? How dare you cause trouble here!" After seeing the Twin Dragons, the old man glanced around, likely checking if Du Fuwei was nearby. Then he began to scold the young man and the bratty girl.
The old man naturally disliked the Twin Dragons, but his experience told him that causing trouble in Wang Tong's residence was unwise. Even if he wanted to take action, this wasn't the place.
"What's going on?" Just as the old man was about to say more, Wang Tong and the others in the main hall noticed the disturbance. As grandmasters, they had been too far away to notice the earlier scuffle, but now that the old man had arrived, they couldn't ignore it.
"Old Wang, it's nothing. Just some youngsters causing trouble." After Wang Tong spoke, the old man led the bratty girl and the young man toward the main hall. Daniel Davis and the Twin Dragons followed, as their purpose here was to see Shi Qingxuan, not to cause trouble.
"I see." Wang Tong nodded slightly and didn't press further.
"Young brothers, would you care to join us for a chat?" Just as the group was about to disperse, Wang Shichong, who was sitting beside Wang Tong, noticed the Twin Dragons and his eyes lit up. He immediately called out to them, drawing the attention of everyone present.
Wang Shichong was no ordinary person. As the Governor of Luoyang and one of the top experts in the imperial court, even in these turbulent times, his influence was undeniable. After all, the Sui Dynasty hadn't completely fallen yet.
Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling glanced at Daniel Davis, wary of Wang Shichong. As a high-ranking official of the Sui Dynasty, Wang Shichong might have connections with Yuwen Huaji, who had issued a warrant for their arrest.
Of course, this was an overreaction. Wang Shichong and Yuwen Huaji had a strained relationship. The Yuwen Clan had long coveted the position of Governor of Luoyang, but Wang Shichong had secured it. Their relationship was far from friendly.
The strategic importance of Luoyang wasn't lost on anyone. Among the four great clans, only the Song Clan, located in the south, had no chance of controlling it. The other three clans had long desired Luoyang.
However, Emperor Yang Guang wasn't a fool. He wouldn't hand over such an important position to any of the four great clans or even second-tier aristocratic families.
Wang Shichong, of course, didn't know why Yuwen Huaji was after the Twin Dragons. But since Yuwen Huaji was so eager to capture them, there must be a reason. Wang Shichong naturally wanted to see if he could exploit this.
At this time, rumors about the two street rats from Yangzhou who held the secret of the Yang Treasure had begun to spread. However, since most people had never seen Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling, they didn't realize that the two young men before them were the famous Twin Dragons.
Wang Shichong's sudden invitation also drew the attention of Wang Tong and Ouyang Xiyi, who looked at the Twin Dragons with curiosity.
Ah! Ah!
Just as Daniel Davis was about to respond to Wang Shichong, several screams came from the direction of the main gate. A few figures were sent flying into the courtyard, landing heavily on the ground. Upon closer inspection, they were servants of Wang Tong's residence.
Instantly, the attention of the crowd shifted from the Twin Dragons to the main gate. Many were curious about who would dare to cause trouble at such an event.
Amid the chaos, the Twin Dragons blended into the crowd. Wang Shichong's attention seemed to shift as well, but Daniel Davis noticed that he was still secretly observing the Twin Dragons.
"Who dares to cause trouble here?" A burly man in blue immediately leaped into the courtyard, while others helped the fallen servants.
Then, a cold snort was heard, and a man and a woman walked leisurely through the main gate. The man was tall and handsome, with sharp features that made him look like a marble statue. His skin was fairer than most women's, but his piercing eyes gave him a commanding presence.
However, his attire suggested he wasn't from the Central Plains, but rather from the northern tribes. The woman beside him was also dressed in foreign attire, but her beauty was breathtaking. In terms of appearance and temperament, she was on par with Shan Wanjing.
Both the man and woman appeared to be in their twenties.
"Is it you?" Although the woman's beauty momentarily stunned the burly man, he quickly remembered his duty and charged at the young man with clenched fists.
Unfortunately, he was sent flying back just as quickly. The young man, who had a sword and a saber hanging from his waist, didn't even draw his weapon. He simply caught the burly man's fists and kicked him away.
This scene shocked the onlookers. While they didn't recognize the newcomers, they knew the burly man. He was a well-known figure in the martial world, yet he had been defeated in a single move.
"That beauty looks a bit like Mom." Kou Zhong whispered to Xu Ziling after seeing the young woman.
Xu Ziling nodded slightly, indicating he had noticed the resemblance as well.
"So, it's Fu Cailin's disciple. Fu Cailin certainly has an eye for beauty." Kou Zhong's comment immediately clued Daniel Davis in on the young woman's identity. Fu Cailin had three female disciples, each of whom was exceptionally beautiful.
"Truly, heroes emerge from the young. What is your relationship with Turkic Bixuan?" Ouyang Xiyi, who had been sitting quietly, suddenly stood up and walked into the courtyard. Wang Tong and Wang Shichong followed him.
"So, it's Ouyang Xiyi of Huangshan. No wonder your insight is so sharp. However, I have no relationship with Bixuan. In fact, he wants me dead." The young man's eyes gleamed as he recognized Ouyang Xiyi.
This statement shocked the crowd. Bixuan was one of the three great grandmasters of the world. For the young man to claim that Bixuan wanted him dead but hadn't succeeded was a bold statement.
"Such arrogance! What makes you think Bixuan would want you dead?" A soft, mocking voice came from the crowd, clearly displeased with the young man's claim.
Surviving Bixuan's pursuit was a feat in itself, and not just anyone could boast of such an achievement. It was like how Luffy and his crew had escaped from Big Mom's territory, leading some to believe they had caused chaos there and escaped unscathed, earning Luffy the title of the Fifth Emperor.
"There's no need to explain." The young man didn't even glance at the speaker, his demeanor filled with arrogance.
"So, it's Ba Fenghan. The future three great grandmasters of the younger generation are all here." Among the future grandmasters, besides the Twin Dragons, Ba Fenghan was the third.
"Fortunately, I remember that this guy isn't a Turk and has no interest in national conflicts. Otherwise, I might have had to deal with him."
After recalling some information about Ba Fenghan, Daniel Davis decided to observe quietly. In the future, the entire world, even the entire planet, would be his. He certainly wouldn't begrudge Ba Fenghan a place in it.
"Young man, you've injured people as soon as you entered. Although I haven't fought in years, I must take action. State your name." Wang Tong was clearly annoyed and decided to intervene personally. Today was his birthday celebration, and Shi Qingxuan was here to honor him. He couldn't allow anyone to disrupt the event.
"I am Ba Fenghan. I heard that Shi Qingxuan is here and came to see her." Ba Fenghan glanced at the beautiful woman beside him and stated his purpose.
Even though the Central Plains, the Turks, and Goguryeo were enemies, this didn't diminish the fame of figures like Shi Qingxuan and Shang Xiufang. After all, even Jieli Khan had personally sent people to protect Shang Xiufang when she traveled to the northern tribes.
Ba Fenghan's words immediately angered almost everyone present, including the beautiful woman beside him. Wang Tong was about to take action, but Ouyang Xiyi stopped him and stepped into the courtyard, stopping about five meters away from Ba Fenghan.
As Ouyang Xiyi's right hand slowly rested on his sword hilt, the temperature in the courtyard seemed to drop. A chilling killing intent filled the air, forcing the onlookers to step back.
Ba Fenghan, however, stood unfazed. His clothes fluttered without wind as a powerful aura emanated from him, countering Ouyang Xiyi's killing intent.
The confrontation between Ouyang Xiyi and Ba Fenghan captivated everyone, including the Twin Dragons, Wang Tong, and Wang Shichong. Ouyang Xiyi was a seasoned grandmaster, yet Ba Fenghan, so young, could stand against him. This naturally drew everyone's attention.
In comparison, the current Twin Dragons were far behind Ba Fenghan. Even working together, they wouldn't be a match for him, despite Daniel Davis's training. In the original story, the gap had been even larger.
However, the Twin Dragons' martial skills improved rapidly. Although the gap was significant now, it wouldn't take long for them to catch up.
Of course, if Daniel Davis gave them Juxian Pills, Zhenren Pills, and Blood Bodhi, their progress would be even faster.
"Is she here?"
Daniel Davis wasn't concerned about the impending fight between Ba Fenghan and Ouyang Xiyi. To him, it was just a petty squabble. His attention was focused on the surroundings. Using his Observation Haki, he quickly detected someone hiding nearby. Given their ability to conceal their presence, it was likely Shi Qingxuan.
Many people focused on Shi Qingxuan's flute skills, but few realized that her martial arts were among the best, on par with Shi Feixuan and Wan Wan.
(End of Chapter)
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