A Core Ship From The Start-Chapter 2250 - 1523: Joining the Fun (The Ever-Fatter Kitty)

Chapter 2250: Chapter 1523: Joining the Fun (The Ever-Fatter Kitty)

After this, Duanmu Huai left the Fuwei Escort Agency, taking the two women with him on his journey. Lin Zhenan, after discussing with his family, decided to follow Duanmu Huai’s advice. They then dispersed the remaining escort masters and servants, heading north to the Imperial City. Although Lin Zhenan didn’t have impressive martial arts, he had a broad network. Through their connections with officials, they established contact with the Beizhou Royal Family and offered the Exorcism Sword Manual.

The Beizhou Royal Family was not particularly strong, incomparable to the other states, with no exceptionally powerful martial artists. Thus, they were very attentive to the Exorcism Sword Manual brought by Lin Zhenan, and his family received the care from the Royal Family, finding a peaceful place to reside in the Imperial City. As for the Beizhou Royal Family, after obtaining the manual, they indeed trained a few eunuch experts, but that is a story for another time.

The news of Yu Canghai’s death spread widely and was known to all. The ones spreading these rumors were naturally the escort masters and the escort leader of Fuwei Escort Agency, who were fueled by anger and would not hide such matters. Through their extensive promotion, practically all the Jianghu people of North Martial Arts knew that Yu Canghai caused trouble at Fuwei Escort Agency, killing their cook. Coincidentally, the Undying Slaughter God wanted to taste the cook’s dishes, but upon learning the cook was killed, he became enraged and killed Yu Canghai along with his dozen disciples.

The escort masters intentionally spread this. They also hated Yu Canghai for killing their brothers, and since their stories were based on facts, they had nothing to hide. A dignified sect leader pales in comparison to a bowl of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, clearly mocking Yu Canghai.

For others, Yu Canghai was at least a grandmaster. To be beaten to death by the Undying Slaughter God for a mere cook was indeed an unfortunate and humiliating event.

The escort masters were not afraid of trouble from the Qingcheng Sect. In fact, upon learning that both Yu Canghai and the Qingcheng Four Young Masters had been killed by Duanmu Huai, the sect immediately scattered, with not a single disciple left behind. When Duanmu Huai reached the Qingcheng Sect’s Songfeng Temple, not even a gatekeeper remained.

Of course, Duanmu Huai wouldn’t just leave it at that. He set the rundown temple ablaze, venting his anger, before continuing his search for amusement.

His next target was Mount Heng City—after learning that Liu Zhengfeng of the Heng Mountain Sect was holding a retirement ceremony, Duanmu Huai decisively decided to head to Mount Heng for a feast at Liu Zhengfeng’s banquet.

Wang Yuyan and Little Dragon Girl were speechless. They realized Duanmu Huai seemed particularly fond of joining banquets, always seeking out lively places. Earlier, he attended Master Zhang’s centennial birthday feast, and now he was planning to crash Liu Zhengfeng’s retirement banquet. Anyone unaware might think he was from the Beggar Gang, always looking to freeload on food and drink...

To this, Duanmu Huai’s response was...

"Neither of you can cook, so I must freeload from others’ chefs?"

"..............."

Wang Yuyan and Little Dragon Girl had no rebuttal, as they indeed... weren’t great cooks.

Duanmu Huai also mused that next time, he should find someone skilled at cooking. But after thinking for a long while, he couldn’t recall any woman in the martial world renowned for her culinary skills. Even inquiries yielded no answers.

It’s no surprise, as in this era, head chefs are typically male. Even if a woman cooks well, it’s usually for her family, without stepping into the public sphere as a head chef.

One day, the three arrived at Mount Heng City, as usual searching for a place to drink and eat. Perhaps due to the impending retirement ceremony, places were packed. Eventually, Duanmu Huai found an inn and took the two women inside, opting for a third-floor private seat, ordering good wine and dishes.

As Duanmu Huai and the others reached the third floor, they noticed at a nearby table, a nun, a blood-covered man, and a burly fellow were drinking. The burly fellow didn’t notice Duanmu Huai initially, but as he lowered his cup, he unintentionally scanned the area, his eyes lit up upon seeing Wang Yuyan and Little Dragon Girl, and he exclaimed.

"What luck for Tian Boguang, to meet two beauties like flowers and jade! Linghu brother claimed the young nun would bring me misfortune, but this is clearly a stroke of luck for me!"

On hearing Tian Boguang’s words, others in the inn also turned, marveled at Wang Yuyan and Little Dragon Girl. Upon realizing the man was Tian Boguang, acquaintances’ faces changed drastically, as one young hero immediately drew his sword and leapt up.

"Are you Tian Boguang? Prepare to die!"

As his voice fell, the young hero thrust his sword towards Tian Boguang, but he didn’t even glance at the hero. As the sword neared, Tian Boguang vanished, appearing before the two women, grinning at them.

"How about it? Would you two beauties care to join me for a drink......?" 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Before Tian Boguang could finish, a large hand descended from above, reaching for him. Tian Boguang reacted quickly, trying to use Qinggong to distance himself. Yet, a formidable aura suddenly exploded, forcibly pinning Tian Boguang in place. Duanmu Huai’s large hand extended and grabbed Tian Boguang’s head.

"Hey, you bastard, pretending I don’t exist?"

"Undying Slaughter God?"

At this moment, Tian Boguang saw Duanmu Huai’s fierce face and was utterly shocked. Instantly, without noticeable movement, Tian Boguang’s hand emitted a flash of cold light, striking towards Duanmu Huai.

As a rapist, Tian Boguang dared to freely enter and leave such a densely populated place without worry of being pursued. This was due to his supernatural quick knife skills and lightning-fast Qinggong. Seeing Duanmu Huai now, Tian Boguang realized trouble was afoot, urgently swinging a knife at Duanmu Huai’s neck, trying to force him to release. He’d already decided, as soon as Duanmu Huai weakened his grip, he would use Qinggong to escape far away.

Though Tian Boguang is also an evildoer, the one before us is not just an evildoer anymore—this is a Demon King!

However, facing Tian Boguang’s swift blade, Duanmu Huai neither dodged nor evaded. Seeing this, others in the tavern also screamed in fear. Yet what happened next left them utterly dumbfounded.

Tian Boguang’s swift blade struck Duanmu Huai’s neck, but instead of slicing it open as everyone expected, there was a "clang," and Tian Boguang’s saber unexpectedly broke in half right from the middle!

Seeing this, Tian Boguang was frightened out of his wits. Though there were rumors in the Jianghu that Duanmu Huai had a copper head and iron arms, impervious to blades and spears, many questioned whether these tales were exaggerated until witnessing it firsthand.

Tian Boguang was among them, but now he finally realized that it was no exaggeration! When he slashed, it didn’t feel like he was hitting human flesh; it was as though he had struck solid iron or rock. The shock even split the skin between his thumb and forefinger!

Oh no!

This was the only thought that could flash through Tian Boguang’s mind. The next moment, he heard a "crack," and his head was twisted off by Duanmu Huai, hanging limp behind him. Then, like tossing away an empty bottle, Duanmu Huai casually tossed Tian Boguang’s corpse onto the floor.

Everyone was stunned by this scene.

If it weren’t for the tavern setting and Duanmu Huai waiting for his meal, he would have crushed Tian Boguang’s skull instead.

But now... the place where one eats should be kept clean, as brain matter and bone shards are hard to clean up and ruin the appetite.

To Duanmu Huai, killing Tian Boguang was just lifting a finger. After disposing of the unfortunate corpse, he sat back at the private seat, waiting for his meal. Meanwhile, other Jianghu people dared not look anymore. The Undying Slaughter God’s fame was well known and not one to mess with, especially after watching how easily he killed Tian Boguang as if it were easier than slaughtering a rabbit, not even seeing him as a person, which sent chills down many spines.

Thus, everyone subtly turned their heads down, even Wang Yuyan and Little Dragon Girl dared not glance again, fearing they might invite disaster.

Yet, there were still some unafraid to die. After a moment, the young man who had been drinking with Tian Boguang and the little nun approached, the young man offering a hand in respect toward Duanmu Huai.

"Thank you, Undying Slaughter God, for helping out. I, Ling Hu Chong, owe you my gratitude."

"It’s nothing."

Duanmu Huai waved his hand, not particularly interested in Ling Hu Chong, his curiosity focused on the little nun beside him who was also curiously looking at him.

"Are you Yi Lin?"

"Huh?"

Hearing the question, the little nun was momentarily stunned.

"How did the lord know...?"

"It’s nothing, just a glance."

Duanmu Huai chuckled, retracting his gaze. Yi Lin was indeed quite endearing, though not quite as stunning as Wang Yuyan and Little Dragon Girl, she possessed an innocent and charming air, which was interesting. However, Duanmu Huai wasn’t really interested in her, given her overly kind nature, so he had no plan for further interaction. Just glancing at what Yi Lin looked like in this world was enough for Duanmu Huai.

Come to think of it, nuns are supposed to have shaved heads. Tian Boguang even goes for bald heads; this is truly indiscriminate desperation.

"Alright, if there’s nothing else, you can leave now."

Duanmu Huai waved them off, and Ling Hu Chong and Yi Lin exchanged a glance, said no more, bowed again, and then turned to leave.

As for Tian Boguang’s corpse, someone else would take care of it. With all the evil the rapist did, dying so easily was too lenient. If he wasn’t hanged for forty-nine days somewhere, allowing those he harmed to properly vent, justice wouldn’t be served.