Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 781 - 779: Do You Dare?

Three disciples from the Sky Sword Pavilion sat in a corner of the tavern, repeatedly glancing in Luo Feng’s direction.

Duan Lin cast Luo Feng a look, his eyebrows knitting slightly when his gaze landed on Ling Qingwu. He asked the small-eyed martial artist next to him, "Junior Brother Lin, has the Spirit Mirror been sent out?"

"Mmm."

The small-eyed martial artist nodded, saying, "That person said that as soon as he receives the Spirit Mirror, he will arrive in half a day at most."

"Half a day?"

Another tall Sky Sword Pavilion disciple frowned subtly, his voice low as he said, "But it looks like they’ll leave as soon as they finish eating."

Duan Lin nodded, his brow furrowing even more.

The small-eyed martial artist glanced at Ling Qingwu and asked, "Senior Brother Duan, is Ling Qingwu really that formidable?"

Duan Lin hesitated for a moment, a frosty glint in his eyes, then nodded. "This woman is a master of the Sword Dao. She cultivates the Haoran Golden Lotus Jue of Linglong Hall, and her Yuan Qi is abundant. Among martial artists of the same level, few can match her. In last year’s competition for the New Dragon List, I exchanged ten moves with her and was defeated. Half a year has passed since then. Although my cultivation has improved significantly, there’s still a gap if I want to defeat her."

Duan Lin wasn’t being truthful; during last year’s New Dragon List competition, he had been miserably defeated by Ling Qingwu in a single move.

"So what do we do now? If they leave Red Valley City, it won’t be easy for us to follow them," the small-eyed martial artist said.

Duan Lin looked over at Luo Feng and the others, a glint in his eyes, and said in a deep voice, "We can’t let our quarry get away. We must come up with a way to keep Luo Feng in Red Valley City!"

Hearing this, the small-eyed martial artist fell silent, deep in thought.

The tall martial artist took a sip of wine. As he looked at the cup on the table, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he looked up. "I have an idea!"

"Oh?"

Duan Lin cast a surprised glance at the tall martial artist and eagerly asked, "Cheng Xiong, what is it?"

"Heh heh..."

The tall martial artist wiped the wine from his mouth and looked at Duan Lin. "Senior Brother, have you forgotten my specialty?"

Duan Lin was startled, then his eyes lit up. He clapped his hands and laughed, "How could I forget something so important?"

Cheng Xiong was a newly promoted inner sect disciple of the Sky Sword Pavilion. His strength wasn’t remarkable—he was merely a martial artist at the First Level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm—but his capacity for drink was astounding. He could drink nearly ten people under the table, earning him the nickname "Liquor Bear" in the Sky Sword Pavilion.

"What are you planning to do?" Duan Lin asked.

Cheng Xiong licked his thick lips, glanced at Luo Feng, and smirked maliciously. "Luo Feng defeated Yi Tian. As a fellow disciple of the Golden Palace of the Six Southern Domains, I want to propose a toast to congratulate him. He surely wouldn’t refuse me this courtesy."

Duan Lin nodded. "Yes. Remember, make a fool out of him. This man destroyed the Duanmu Family of the Flowing Cloud Region, and Elder Duanmu, an outer sect elder, died at his hands. Take this opportunity to teach him a lesson."

"Don’t worry, Senior Brother. I’m no good at fighting, but when it comes to drinking, I, Cheng Xiong, have never been afraid of anyone!" Cheng Xiong declared, looking very pleased with himself.

Duan Lin nodded slightly, his icy gaze resting on Luo Feng as he sneered, "As long as we get him drunk, once that person arrives, it will no longer be our concern."

"Senior Brother, I’m going."

Cheng Xiong rose and walked directly towards Luo Feng.

Some patrons on the second floor noticed Cheng Xiong. At first, they paid him no mind, but when they saw the Linglong Hall uniforms on Ling Qingwu and the others, their expressions all flickered. Disciples of Linglong Hall!

There were many patrons on the second floor, and since Luo Feng’s group hadn’t been conspicuous when they came upstairs, not many people had noticed them.

Only now did everyone realize that besides the three Sky Sword Pavilion disciples, there were also several Linglong Hall disciples present.

"Who would have thought we’d meet two experts from the New Dragon List today."

At this point, someone looking at Luo Feng’s party suddenly spoke.

"Two experts from the New Dragon List? Besides Duan Lin, who else?" a nearby martial artist asked, baffled.

The man who had just spoken squinted, looking at Ling Qingwu, and said, "One of the Shuang Jiaoyang of Linglong Hall, Leng Yianyang Ling Qingwu!"

"Ling Qingwu! So that’s Ling Qingwu!"

"Tsk, tsk, she’s indeed a nation-toppling beauty, just as the rumors say."

"Who’s that young man? He seems to have an unusual relationship with Ling Qingwu."

Looking at Ling Qingwu, all the Jianghu figures present wore expressions of envy. The fame of the Shuang Jiaoyang of Linglong Hall was widespread in the Jianghu. Consequently, some people also took notice of Luo Feng.

Just then, the tall martial artist stopped in front of Luo Feng’s table.

"Can I help you?"

Luo Feng, who had noticed him earlier, put down his chopsticks and asked indifferently.

The crowd sensed the unusual atmosphere and turned their gazes towards them.

The tall martial artist grinned, looking at Luo Feng and saying, "It’s my fortune to meet a legendary figure who, as a student, defeated an expert from the New Dragon List. Luo Feng, as fellow disciples of the Golden Palace of the Six Southern Domains, I’d like to propose a toast. You wouldn’t refuse, would you?"

The tall martial artist immediately put Luo Feng on a pedestal, making it difficult for him to refuse publicly, even if he wished to.

Luo Feng!

The tall martial artist’s resonant voice echoed through the tavern, causing a stir.

"He’s Luo Feng, the one who defeated Yi Tian!"

The nearby martial artists glanced at Luo Feng, then at each other.

News of Luo Feng defeating Yi Tian had spread throughout the entire Canglang Dynasty, and Red Valley City was no exception.

Defeating an expert from the New Dragon List as a mere student was an unprecedented achievement. Luo Feng’s name had become a household topic, discussed countless times, and was known to almost everyone.

No one had expected to encounter Luo Feng here.

"Is he the Luo Feng who defeated Yi Tian? Could that really be him?"

"It must be. Ling Qingwu is representing Linglong Hall on her way to the Imperial City to support Luo Feng. Her presence here meant this person was undoubtedly Luo Feng."

"Who would have thought he’s so young? Truly, you can’t judge a person by their appearance."

Luo Feng glanced at Duan Lin in the distance, then turned to the tall martial artist and said calmly, "If you want to drink with me, that’s fine. However, I didn’t bring any silver, so you’ll have to treat."

Seeing Luo Feng agree, Ling Qingwu looked puzzled; she had expected him to refuse.

Luo Feng paid no mind to Ling Qingwu’s gaze. I want to see what these three Sky Sword Pavilion disciples following me are planning.

"Hahahaha... Alright, my treat it is!"

The tall martial artist laughed heartily, though he sneered inwardly. He turned and instructed the waitress nearby, "Fetch two jars of Moon Shadow Jade Dew Liquor!"

The young waitress, startled, nodded and quickly brought over two azure wine jars.

A smirk played on the tall martial artist’s lips as he tossed a jar of wine to Luo Feng and challenged, "Luo Feng, you’re extremely strong; I’m certainly no match for you. But how well do you hold your liquor? Do you dare have a drinking contest with me?"

BUZZ!

Upon hearing the tall martial artist’s words, the tavern buzzed with hushed conversations.

They had initially thought the tall martial artist admired Luo Feng and was thus offering him a drink. Now, it seemed this wasn’t a simple toast.

Ling Qingwu glanced at the wine jar in Luo Feng’s hand, her gaze cold. She rose and said, "We’re in a hurry. If you wish to drink, you can visit Linglong Hall another time. Luo Feng, let’s go."

Moon Shadow Jade Dew Liquor, though a fine wine, is extremely intoxicating. Ordinary people would pass out after a single bowl, and even martial artists of the Spiritual Rotation Realm wouldn’t dare drink too much. His words implied he had come prepared.

Ignoring Ling Qingwu, the tall martial artist looked at Luo Feng and said, "Luo Feng, you’re not even afraid of experts on the New Dragon List. It’s just drinking. Surely you’re not afraid?"

Hearing this, the nearby Jianghu figures nodded in agreement. This wasn’t a life-or-death duel; the worst that could happen was getting drunk.

THUMP THUMP THUMP...

At this moment, chaotic footsteps, indicating quite a few people, sounded from the staircase.

"If there’s drinking involved, how could I be left out?"

A clear and pleasant voice rang out. Then, a fragrant breeze wafted by, and a tall figure stood before Luo Feng.

The newcomer had an exquisite figure, with hair like a black waterfall cascading to her waist. A treasured sword hung at her side. Her captivating features held a hint of heroic spirit, giving her a unique allure.

"Who are you?"

The tall martial artist frowned slightly as he looked at the woman who had suddenly appeared. His voice was low as he asked.

"Lanyu, Vice-Leader of the Green Flame Adventure Group," Lanyu replied.

"Hmph, a mere vice-leader of an adventure group. It’s best you don’t meddle in affairs that don’t concern you." The tall martial artist’s expression was contemptuous.

A faint smile touched Lanyu’s lips. She walked to Luo Feng’s side and said cheerily, "Luo Feng’s business is my business."

Ling Qingwu and the others looked at Lanyu curiously. Her words set their minds racing with speculation.

Luo Feng looked at Lanyu and smiled. "Long time no see. How did you know I was here?"

"I heard you defeated Yi Tian. I guessed you’d come to Red Valley City in the next few days, so I arranged for people in the city to keep an eye out. I didn’t expect you to actually arrive."

Lanyu looked at Luo Feng, her eyes holding a hint of gratitude.

She could guess why Luo Feng had come to Red Valley City this time.

"Word gets around quickly."

Luo Feng touched his nose and gave a faint smile.

At this point, the sound of footsteps grew louder. More than a dozen martial artists from the Green Flame Adventure Group arrived on the second floor, heading straight for Luo Feng.

"Elder!"

The dozen or so individuals knelt in unison, their faces respectful, even somewhat excited.

They never expected that the masked Elder of their adventure group was the rumored Luo Feng who had defeated Yi Tian!

A wry smile touched Luo Feng’s face as he motioned for them to rise.

The tall martial artist grew impatient and pressed, "Luo Feng, a straight answer. Do you dare or not?"

SNAP!

Lanyu took the wine jar from Luo Feng’s hand. Her bright eyes fixed on the tall martial artist as she said mockingly, "Luo Feng is an Elder of our Green Flame Adventure Group. His status is noble. Not just anyone is qualified to drink with him. If you want a drinking contest with him, you’ll have to get past me first."

"Oh?"

The tall martial artist scrutinized Lanyu. "You? I advise you to back down and avoid embarrassing yourself."

"Giggle..."

Lanyu let out a charming laugh, the wine jar spinning slowly on her right index finger. She stared provocatively at the tall martial artist. "If you don’t dare, then please withdraw. Why waste words?" 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

The Green Flame Adventure Group martial artists nearby also chuckled.

"You!"

The tall martial artist’s face stiffened. These were the exact words he had used to taunt Luo Feng. He hadn’t expected them to be turned back on him so scornfully. Embarrassed and enraged, he gritted his teeth and said, "Fine! I’d like to see what you’re made of! Both of you can come at me together!"

Luo Feng shook his head, a smile playing on his lips as he said meaningfully to Lanyu, "Lanyu, he’s paying."

"Giggle... So that’s how it is. In that case, I won’t be polite."

A seductive smile touched her lips. She clapped her hands and ordered the young waitress beside her, "You there, bring up all the Moon Shadow Jade Dew Liquor from your storeroom!"