novelODS Chapter 444: Guo Mansion! The Wu Brothers
Chapter 444: Guo Mansion! The Wu Brothers
The Guo Jing and Huang Rong couple attempted to save this country on the brink of collapse with ’the strength of a single family,’ trying to pull up this ship on the verge of capsizing.
The likelihood is that they would be swept into the whirlpool with the capsizing ship! Perishing without a burial place!
And the truth was indeed so.
Ultimately, Guo Jing and Huang Rong met a tragic end.
In terms of morality, conduct, and chivalry.
Ding Ling greatly admired Guo Jing because he couldn’t achieve what Guo Jing did.
Sacrificing the small self to achieve the greater self.
Forgoing the small family to fulfill the greater family.
This selfless devotion and heroic spirit, Ding Ling could only express his respect and admiration.
He was incapable of reaching this level.
...
Players, apart from envying and being jealous of Ding Ling, also feared and recognized him... the myriad human emotions were all present.
The natives listened to the players’ conversations.
They seemed to recognize Ding Ling, causing them to turn their heads and change their expressions.
They previously paid attention to Ding Ling.
Just because by his side stood a girl of unmatched beauty, like an Immortal Fairy resembling Chang’e from the moon!
The presence of such a beautiful girl only drew admiration from many, frequently glancing at her.
But this beautiful girl looked at Ding Ling with tender affection, pouring tea and keeping busy for him.
This made many people feel jealous, envious, and even disgusted to the point of resentment.
In their eyes.
Such a pure, unearthly Fairy was being ’mistreated’ by Ding Ling, which was indeed infuriating, hateful, and lamentable!
Some couldn’t stand it, even thinking that when they have the chance, they’ll properly reprimand Ding Ling to vent the grievances of this Fairy-like girl.
But the players’ discourse and their deep-seated envy, jealousy, and hatred for Ding Ling made these natives suddenly realize and start whispering:
"Could this be the same Ding Ling who wiped out the Shaolin High Monks and crushed Kublai’s elite army of ten thousand with a hammer?!"
"If this is truly that controversial expert, we must be cautious and vigilant; it’s said this person, with a Drumming Golden Hammer, became unstoppable at his peak, and many heroes died under his hammer."
"But I don’t see him carrying a hammer right now. Is he really Ding Ling?!"
"These Aliens all say he’s Ding Ling, so it’s probably true. If he really is Ding Ling, we must avoid provoking him and not gaze recklessly at his female companion, lest we anger him and end up dead under his hammer. Wouldn’t that be pitiful and sad?!"
...
After Ding Ling achieved mastery in the Nine Yang Divine Skill, he cultivated the Dragon Subduing Heart Technique of the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms. The True Qi of his Nine Yang Divine Skill had already advanced to the realm of the eighth drop of True Water.
His senses and perception were almost instinctual.
Unless the distance was too far apart.
Conversations within a few dozen meters were clearly audible to him.
He heard clearly, further confirming his previous suspicions.
He couldn’t help but think to himself:
"It seems I’m not an irredeemable villain. In this region of the Great Song, some people certainly have a favorable opinion of me. After all, I did kill or injure tens of thousands of elite troops on Kublai’s side.
But listening to the tone of these people. It seems Kublai has already issued a death order against me. Haha."
Ding Ling chuckled coldly in his heart.
Is Kublai seeking death?
Daring to issue a death order against him?
With just himself and a hammer, he had already crushed Kebineng’s elite army of tens of thousands.
Would Kublai be so foolish and ignorant?!
Ding Ling pondered, there must be some trick, some elaborate setup awaiting him, which he was unaware of.
He preferred direct confrontation.
He didn’t like playing with schemes and plots.
Thus, unable to figure it out, he simply thought:
"No matter what Kublai wants to do, no matter what scheme he devises, since he dares to issue a death order against me, don’t blame me for not being polite to the Mongolian Army!"
He had already promised Hong Qigong to come to Xiangyang to assist Guo Jing.
Since Kublai issued a death order against him.
This was an opportunity to go with the flow.
Of course.
In addition to that.
It was also related to a mission.
"Mission 3 requires the title of the World’s Number One to resonate throughout All Under Heaven! This is the perfect opportunity to defend the city and further my reputation."
With this thought, Ding Ling, having a goal and a plan in mind, settled the bill and, accompanied by Little Dragon Girl, rode towards Xiangyang.
They weren’t far from Xiangyang City to begin with.
And they were riding Ferghana Horses.
In no time, they reached the city gate.
Looking around.
There were common folks lining up to enter the city.
The soldiers guarding the gate were inspecting the common folks.
Various martial arts heroes had come as invited, many holding hero invitations, and the soldiers didn’t conduct thorough inspections.
Or those who, at first glance, appeared to be martial arts heroes, the soldiers dared not obstruct them much, only conducting perfunctory checks, then allowing passage.
Seeing this.
Ding Ling realized why Kublai’s Golden Wheel Dharma King and others could openly appear at the Hero Assembly!
These soldiers were so negligent.
Who dared to stop the Golden Wheel Dharma King?
But Ding Ling also understood these soldiers.
Their martial strength was low, and most martial arts heroes had rough, wild temperaments. Once provoked, they could kill or injure without a second thought; it was no joke.
This world was not the historical one.
Martial arts experts were abundant, spread across the Ten Directions Realm.
These soldiers were evidently quite knowledgeable.
And Ding Ling, Little Dragon Girl, one exuding the demeanor of a Grandmaster, unshakable and majestic;
The other seemingly as beautiful as a Celestial Immortal, aloof and ethereal.
Both were equipped with Divine Swords.
At just a glance, the soldiers immediately made way.
Once inside Xiangyang City.
With a little inquiry, Ding Ling quickly knew Guo Jing’s location.
Following the map, he proceeded.
In no time.
He arrived at the Guo Mansion.
It was a mansion occupying quite a vast area.
Whether it was offered by Lü Wenhuan and his brother to please Guo Jing, or if some change had occurred recently and the Guo Jing couple unexpectedly acquired it?
What the truth was, Ding Ling did not know. He merely exchanged a glance with Little Dragon Girl before dismounting his horse and heading to knock on the door.
Knock, knock, knock!
With the sound of knocking at the door.
Not long after.
Accompanied by an impatient shout of ’Coming, coming’.
Crack!
The door opened, and a young man appeared at the entrance.
He had a distinguished appearance, handsome and appropriate, but at this moment his eyes were filled with irritation. He glanced at Ding Ling, his eyes shifted, and then fixed on Little Dragon Girl, with a look of admiration and awe flashing across his face and eyes.
Apparently, he was captivated and mesmerized by Little Dragon Girl’s beauty.
Little Dragon Girl frowned, slightly turned sideways, and stood behind Ding Ling, avoiding the young man’s gaze.
Seeing this, the young man’s face slightly heated up, he couldn’t help but cough dryly, looked at Ding Ling, sized him up and down twice, and realized Ding Ling was young yet dignified. He dared not underestimate him too much, and only said:
"I don’t know why you’re knocking on the Guo Mansion door? Do you even know the rules of the Guo Family?!"
"Oh?"
Ding Ling was puzzled:
"I have urgent matters with Hero Guo. But I don’t know what rules the Guo Family has?"
The young man seemed impatient, but thinking of Little Dragon Girl’s stunning beauty, his heart warmed, and he unwittingly spoke:
"Recently, the Hero Assembly has been holding. There are countless heroes and champions entering Xiangyang City. If everyone privately comes to knock on my master’s door...
How can my master get anything done?!
Can the Guo Family get a moment of peace?!"
The young man glanced at Ding Ling and snorted, saying:
"The rule is that no one should knock on the Guo Family’s door casually, nor secretly visit my master."
"Your master is Hero Guo?"
Ding Ling raised his brows:
"Are you Wu Dunru? Or Wu Xiwen?!"
"You actually know our Wu Brothers?!"
The young man grinned, seemingly quite proud:
"I didn’t expect our Wu Brothers to be so famous now."
He raised his brows and snorted:
"Then let me tell you, standing in front of you is the famous and world-renowned True Disciple of Hero Guo, Wu Xiwen!"
"Since you’re the Wu Brothers, then..."
Ding Ling clasped his fists in greeting and was about to say a few kind words but was rudely interrupted by Wu Xiwen:
"Who’s your brother? Don’t try to make connections with me here. Are you worthy?!"
He glanced at the figure behind Ding Ling:
"Hmph. If it wasn’t for the girl behind you, do you think I would waste this much time talking to you here? Look at how many elders and heroes have come to Xiangyang City, I haven’t entertained them. Who do you think you are?!"
Despite Ding Ling’s dignified demeanor.
But most martial artists are either heroic, imposing, or spirited.
Wu Xiwen is obviously insightful, seeing Ding Ling’s extraordinary appearance, although he didn’t underestimate him, but given he is Hero Guo Jing’s True Disciple, how could he care about ordinary martial heroes?
Seeing Ding Ling trying to bond like brothers, he immediately got angry:
"I’ve been clear enough with you, if you keep knocking, don’t blame me for being rude."
Ding Ling, helpless, thought no further, took out a letter from his pocket and handed it over:
"This is a letter specially written by Hong Qigong. I hope you can pass it to Hero Guo. Once he reads it, he’ll understand everything."
He spoke directly.
Wu Xiwen was startled, hurriedly received the letter, looked at it twice. The letter had no envelope, slightly unfolded, the content was visible.
Wu Xiwen took a glance, saw part of the content, couldn’t help but quickly skim it.
Saw it praised Ding Ling to the skies, saying he was the most talented, remarkable person old beggar had seen, that Central Divine Technique, Eastern Evil, and Western Poison were insignificant before Ding Ling, hoping Guo Jing could pass the entire Nine Yin Scripture to Ding Ling.
Seeing this.
Wu Xiwen was furious and shocked, just felt Ding Ling was too absurd, detestable, even the deception was crude.
"Do you even know who Central Divine Technique, Eastern Evil, and Western Poison are?!"
Wu Xiwen glared at Ding Ling.
"Of course, I know."
"If you know, you still dare to fake, create such a letter?!"
Wu Xiwen reached out wanting to tear the letter:
"Simply absurd, ridiculous. Too disgraceful, too hateful!"
Rip!
Wu Xiwen moved fast, he reached out and the letter was torn open.
Ding Ling was furious, turned his palm and struck at Wu Xiwen.
Slap!
Hit Wu Xiwen’s arm, causing him to cry out in pain, bones fracturing, both hands involuntarily released.
The letter fell.
Ding Ling reached out, grabbed it.
"You dare hit me?!"
Wu Xiwen, enraged, his arm powerless, his legs exerted Vigorous Qi, kicked at Ding Ling with all his might, seeing his gritted teeth, crazed anger, clearly unless Ding Ling was severely injured, he wouldn’t give up?
What kind of person is Ding Ling?
How could he tolerate it?
Immediately frowned, backhanded another palm strike!
Primordial Palm!
A powerful Qi shot out.
Slap!
Hit Wu Xiwen’s leg, made him scream again, Ding Ling took advantage, flipped his hand, slap!
A surge of palm power hit, directly knocked Wu Xiwen to the ground, rolled three zhang away, yet couldn’t get up for a while.
"Brother."
A more refined, composed young man seemed to hear the commotion, walked over from the side, seeing Wu Xiwen knocked down and wounded on the ground, screaming in pain.
Couldn’t help but be furious, without a word, gathered his Inner Power cultivation, rushed at Ding Ling like the wind.
Primordial Palm!
Ding Ling again casually swung a palm, slap!
Hit the young man’s face, knocked him flying one zhang away, heavily fell to the ground.
Poof!
He instantly spat out a thick mouthful of blood.
This blood seemed to contain a few teeth, quite obvious, Ding Ling’s slap caused him serious harm.
The young man realized he met a skillful adversary, couldn’t help but let out a long howl.
Boom!
A disheveled middle-aged man darted out sideways!
His hair was disheveled, face deeply wrinkled, seeing the Wu Brothers on the ground screaming, couldn’t help but rage, let out a roar.
Reached out his finger, pointed at Ding Ling in the air.
Swoosh!
A Vigorous Qi flew from his fingertip, like a thunderbolt, more like a ray, piercing through the void, seeming to penetrate everything.