Chapter 544: Chapter 176: Tian Nan to Southern Land, Blade in Hand—A Martial Fool’s Devoted Heart

Then the two metaphors became exceedingly bizarre.

The disciples were in uproar upon hearing this because... they saw nothing, just their own Elder being utterly defeated.

Some disciples even wondered: Could it be that the Elder found it too humiliating to be defeated like this and made up excuses?

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Li Yuan did not deliberately advance towards the Divine Wood Hall.

He seemed like a Martial Fool, knocking on the doors of ordinary sects or martial halls several times, seeking duels.

Two months later...

His reputation had already spread far and wide.

Although Li Yuan did not feel any loosening in his realm, his understanding and grasp of "Human World Transformation" became increasingly precise.

During this time, more and more masters came to seek him, hoping to take him back to their own sects, but he defeated them one by one.

Li Yuan showed a more and more dejected demeanor.

Finally, after defeating a powerhouse in public, it seemed as if he had an epiphany, he asked a question: "Who is the strongest person here?"

The answer from the powerhouse was not unexpected to Li Yuan.

"In this Mianzhou Path, the strongest is naturally the Divine Wood Hall Master Qing Hancheng."

"Then, where is the Divine Wood Hall?"

As soon as Li Yuan asked this, someone in the crowd laughed.

"Hall Master Qing is a Fourth Grade Powerhouse, you’re not his match."

Another person, who enjoyed watching matters escalate, shouted: "I happen to have several carts of goods heading to the Divine Wood Hall, I can take you there."

This person shouted jokingly, for in this land, the name "Qing Hancheng" was as revered as a Divine Spirit, challenging him was out of the question, even the thought of crossing swords with him was intimidating.

Who knew as soon as the person finished speaking, the bald, burly man flew over to him in a "swish", eyes intense with excitement and thrill saying, "Take me to find Qing... Qing, Ah Qing!"

"I want to fight Ah Qing!"

Ah Qing?

This name left people around stupefied.

Resulting in the once lively environment being silenced for quite a while, as if the world had been muted.

It took a long time to return to normal.

The person who said he would take Li Yuan to the Divine Wood Hall immediately dared not take him, frantically waving his hands saying: "Good sir, I... I was just joking, my goods aren’t going to the Divine Wood Hall."

Saying this, he took the opportunity to duck down and sneak away.

Li Yuan wouldn’t allow him to leave, grabbing him and shouting excitedly: "You’re lying, you’re lying!"

The man was dumbfounded, hastily raised his hand pointing far away, saying: "Good sir, good sir, Divine Wood Hall, just go in that direction. Three days, you’ll reach it in three days. I’m not lying, I’m not lying."

Tears welled up in his eyes out of fear.

Li Yuan released his grip, his face filled with anxious eagerness, he grasped the sword that had already defeated many Fifth Grade Powerhouses and soared into the sky, hurrying southeast.

However, he did not succeed in reaching the Divine Wood Hall.

The burly man didn’t know the way.

He was no longer just acting, but rather enjoying the adventure.

It was a different kind of joyful living.

Character determines relationships, and also destiny.

Different personalities lead to different destinies.

However, most people’s destinies are largely similar, only true powerhouses carve out different paths.

Li Yuan’s cautious nature meant his destiny would never involve disputes he couldn’t handle; if he had to, he would escape; if escaping wasn’t an option, he would never confront directly, but have "someone who seems taller" take his place.

Yet sometimes he found living with such a personality rather monotonous.

Now, he was experiencing a different life.

He immersed himself in the character crafted within his persona, as if he truly became a Martial Fool, a true burly man.

He let the Martial Fool character drive everything forward...

He believed it would take him to where he wanted to go.

In this world, there are many cunning old foxes, even the slightest discordance would be noticed.

But Li Yuan was without discordance...

Now, September’s autumn rain fell desolately.

The bald giant squatted under a small alley eaves.

Deep in the alley, there was a tall pavilion with red silk, where laughter of women came and wafted out the rich scent of rouge powder, showing it was the local brothel...

But he sat in the desolate place, seeming completely unconcerned with fragrant breezes or rain, eyes glimmering excitedly, immersed in practicing something.

From time to time, his left hand’s fingers became a sword, his right hand’s fingers also became a sword, and the swords clashed just like that.

When he thought of something joyous, he would laugh foolishly, paying no mind to anyone.

Further away, a lithe beauty cloaked in silver gauze stood atop the brothel, gazing at the rainy autumn city.

Her eyes seemed always melancholy, her lips flat and not curved, like Lady Bao waiting for someone to play flame games with the Dukes.

At this time, a maid hurried over, saying: "Saintess, it’s been confirmed, that Martial Fool is indeed here."

"Long live the White Lotus." The silver-gauzed beauty softly replied.

The maid returned the greeting "Long live the White Lotus," then hurriedly returned.

Even the little maid seemed to carry a charm that tempted hearts, drawing men in, despite simply beckoning with her finger, she would incite men to swarm, vying to please her for a kiss.

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Annex: Voting for monthly tickets~~