C25 Young beggar

Yang Ming looked at Zhao Zhouwu and couldn't help but feel a little closer. This Zhao Zhouwu could actually be considered to be extremely profound in terms of martial arts, but he was only able to receive a bit of guidance from Qing Yi.

Yang Ming asked: "Senior Brother, and how did you accumulate so much wealth?"

That Zhao Zhouwu said, "What you have done, Master actually told me to do it a long time ago. The reason Qingcheng can develop so quickly is also because I, Zhao Zhouwu, have accumulated a lot of wealth."

The two of them laughed at each other, Qing Yi's original intention was only to find out the truth of the 50 years ago, but he never expected that he would accidentally help his disciples accumulate wealth.

"My fellow Senior Brothers in Qingcheng, in truth, were extremely strict with me when I was young. Even though they cherished and protected me, I always felt a little estranged from them, not because they were discordant but because the righteous aura on their bodies was too strong. On the other hand, I have received many lessons from them while acting like this," Yang Ming said as he smiled at Zhao Zhouwu.

Zhao Zhouwu said: "Junior is naturally free, and naturally cannot stand those rules and customs, but just don't go against the wishes of the seniors, they will naturally not make things difficult for you."

Yang Ming thought for a while, "Senior brother, when I exchanged blows with you earlier, I realized that you still lacked a few key points regarding Qingcheng's martial arts. If you do not give up, I will write down some mental cultivation methods, as long as you study it carefully for a few days, you will definitely be able to improve a lot in terms of martial arts."

Zhao Zhouwu laughed: "As a senior brother, I need junior to guide me. I am so embarrassed!"

Yang Ming smiled and said: "We are originally family, and it is only because you carried the orders of Master that you are a little destitute of our sect's martial arts. If you had stayed by Master's side all this time, your achievements would definitely have been far above ours."

Yang Ming didn't say anymore and took out the dagger that he carried with him. He found a few good wooden stakes, carved some words on them, and then passed them to Zhao Zhouwu, "Senior Brother, I have written down some important mental cultivation methods and feelings of our sect on them. With your understanding of our sect's martial arts, you will definitely understand them well within two months."

Zhao Zhouwu took the wooden stake, and after looking at it a few times, he rubbed it with his hands, and the wooden stake instantly shattered into pieces, "What junior wrote down, I have already written down in my heart, thank you junior!"

Yang Ming said: "You and I are originally from the same sect, why would Senior Brother say such words? To be able to meet Senior Brother here can also be considered a blessing to Yang Ming, as long as we fulfill Master's wish, we can return to Qingcheng together and lead a comfortable life."

Zhao Zhouwu's face changed, "Junior brother, since we have reached this point, senior brother has a few words to ask you."

Yang Ming laughed: "Please speak your mind, Senior Brother!"

"Alright, for the past few days, I've been finding that Ling'er is a little dazed every day. Is there anything going on between you and her?" Zhao Zhouwu looked at Yang Ming, his expression extremely solemn.

Yang Ming was silent for a moment, then continued, "To be honest, senior brother, Ling'er has good feelings for Yang Ming, but Yang Ming is in the martial arts world, there are many things that cannot be taken care of, Ling'er is so kind and cute, how can I make her sad?"

Zhao Zhouwu said: "I originally do not wish to talk about the matter between you and Ling'er, but now that everyone's identity is clear, there is no need for you to be so vague, if you truly treat Ling'er with sincerity, although I am your senior brother, but I am actually much older than you, and no one knows my true identity, so long as the two of you treat each other with good intentions, this matter will definitely be possible."

When Yang Ming heard Zhao Zhouwu's words, he was moved in his heart, "Senior Brother, of course I won't carry Ling'er, it's just that the relationship between a man and a woman is not something that I can control. I hope senior brother can persuade Ling'er a little more.

Zhao Zhouwu replied: "With junior brother's heroic nature, senior brother will naturally be at ease. It's just that in regards to Ling'er, it's extremely difficult for her to forget about you.

At the peak of the mountain, the two of them discussed some matters of Qingcheng. They agreed that they would not speak of today's matter to anyone in the outside world, and the next time they met, they would not change their previous address.

Zhao Zhouwu and Yang Ming mutually encouraged each other for a while before they both left the mountain peak.

Yang Ming and his senior recognized each other and felt extremely excited in his heart. His senior received his master's order to live in seclusion here, so he must have collected a lot of clues.

Yang Ming increased his pace, and in one day, he arrived at a town called "Plum Blossom Plum Blossom". The town looked inconspicuous, but what surprised people was the fact that there were quite a few beggars.

These beggars were either in groups of three or five, or were all alone. They were scattered all over the Plum Blossom, and as long as anyone passed by, they would rush up and beg the guests.

Yang Ming thought, what was the reason for all these people gathering here? This was somewhat similar to the beggars of Seven Mile Town. It was just that Seven Mile Town was always busy, so it was better to beg there.

However, there were only a few merchants here. There must be a reason for these people to beg for money every day!

The Plum Blossom was a bit gray in the air, and once it gave off some sand, the air felt unusually bad, making it hard for people to breathe.

This kind of place, even if they were to live in, it would be terrible. Yang Ming looked at those beggars, all of their faces were dirty, and their clothes were tattered, making him feel disgusted.

There were very few people around, and from time to time, a group of merchants would pass by. The local residents would also close their doors and come out, allowing these beggars to occupy the main street for a long time.

Yang Ming discovered that amongst this group of people, there was an exceptionally special beggar. His clothes were a bit gorgeous and extremely clean, he sat in a shady corner, and a blanket was placed on the ground.

In front of him was an exquisite little bowl, and the beggars placed their begging silver taels in it.

It seemed that this person was most likely the leader of this group of beggars.

The Begger Gang had been rising up in the Central Plains for many years, so it was hard to tell whether or not this group of people were the divisions of the Begger Gang.

While Yang Ming was thinking, a few beggars came forward, "Benefactor, we brothers have not eaten for a few days, please give us some silver, give it to us brothers, so we can go eat our fill!"

Yang Ming took out some scattered silver and gave it to the few of them.

Those people took the silver taels and looked at each other, "Benefactor, this silver taels might not be enough. Can we donate a few more taels?"

These beggars were a bit greedy, but they were different from the other beggars. After doing all the begging, they did not dare to ask for more from their benefactors. However, these beggars' expressions did not change, and actually wanted more.

Yang Ming was a little angry in his heart, these people were definitely not normal beggars, they were probably begging here or blackmailing merchants.

Yang Ming thought that he might as well test them. He took out a hundred silver from his bosom and threw it at the person begging him.

When the few of them saw the banknotes that Yang Ming had brought, their faces immediately changed. After thanking him, they took the banknotes and left.

The group of people walked up to the well-dressed beggar and handed over the banknotes. One of them then said, "Young Master, this person is very generous today. Would you like to let him off just like that?"

The beggar that was addressed as' Young Master 'chuckled: "No matter how generous this person is, he can't break our rules. You all should just do as you normally do!"

After receiving their orders, the few of them went to Yang Ming.

A beggar said, "To be honest, my young master is seriously ill. If he is not treated in time, he might not live much longer. I hope that benefactor can give us some silver taels to assist my young master!"

After that, they all bowed to Yang Ming.

Yang Ming laughed: "If you only have the money, you won't be able to save your young master. I am slightly knowledgeable about medicine, why not let me see young master's condition, it might be helpful."

Those few people said, "My young master really doesn't want to meet anyone. Today, we are extremely grateful to be able to meet our benefactor. As long as our benefactor can give us another thousand taels of silver, my young master will be extremely grateful!"

Thousand taels of silver, these people really wanted to say. What was the difference between this and stealing?

Yang Ming laughed coldly: "It's not that I don't want to help your Young Master, but I really do have a limit on how I can take them with me. I've already given you a hundred silver coins just now, I really can't take it out."

The beggars said, "Benefactor is speaking like that. Seeing your bearing, benefactor is naturally a person of wealth, and I believe that benefactor will take pity on my young master, and that benefactor will give you a silver tael. We will remember all of it, and return it to benefactor in the future."

Yang Ming laughed: "I am sorry, but I do not have any excess money on me. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave first!"

After Yang Ming finished speaking, he waved his sleeves and was ready to move forward.

"If Benefactor is not willing to give it to us, then it doesn't matter. We will take some things from your benefactor, and when my Young Master is fully recovered, we will return it to you!"

Yang Ming looked at this group of people. Although they were polite with him, but what they said made him disgusted. How could they act so forcefully in broad daylight?

Yang Ming laughed: "Are you guys trying to use force?"

The few of them said, "I dare not disrespect my benefactor. As long as my benefactor can take in my belongings, my benefactor will definitely leave this place safely!"

Yang Ming chuckled, "Why don't you call your Young Master out first?"

One of them said, "My young master's body is weak, it's really inconvenient for him to meet anyone!"

Yang Ming laughed: "If you want the things on me, it's a small matter, but I can't see your young master in person, how would I know if what you say is true or false. If your young master really is suffering from an illness, I will definitely give you my all!"

The few of them saw that Yang Ming was not a timid person, they whispered to each other for a while, and then one of them left.

"Benefactor, please wait for a few minutes. I will go and report to my Young Master!" One of them said.

Yang Ming felt that these people's actions were weird, if they were being unreasonable, then it was because they were polite, but if they were reasonable, then they wanted money and things.

Yang Ming was unable to guess their motive for doing this, he only wanted to wait for the young master to come.

Not long later, the person who went back to report the news rushed back, "My apologies, benefactor, my young master is not feeling well, but he is unable to get out of bed. I do not have time to accompany my benefactor, please remove the things on your body, and let me retrieve them, so that you can hurry on your way!"

Yang Ming laughed: The things I have on me are mine, how can I let others take them away just like that? If you really want it, then please do it! "

Those people looked at each other, "How dare you fight against your benefactor? If your benefactor is truly unwilling, it would be hard for him to walk out of the Plum Blossom."

"What do you mean?" Yang Ming asked.

If you go there, all the treasures you have will be plundered away. If you stay here, when you come back, you can go to my Young Master to get some money. It's better than nothing! "The beggar said."

Yang Ming laughed: "Fifty steps is a hundred steps. You are all the same hill, if you still want to pretend to be a good person, if you want to make a move, then please hurry up!"

"How can my benefactor not listen to us? We never fight with others, if our benefactor is unwilling to leave behind his belongings, after arriving at Black Wind Mountain, if you have nothing, do not blame us for not reminding you! "With that, he left one by one.

Yang Ming took a peek, and saw a man dressed extravagantly, with a fair complexion lying on the ground not far away. Naturally, he was the one who the beggars addressed as Young Master, and that Young Master looked to be in his early twenties.

Yang Ming remained calm and collected, walking towards the young master. From where the beggar saw Yang Ming walking towards, he unconsciously stood up and stood around the young master.

"Please don't disturb my young master." A beggar stepped forward to stop them.

Yang Ming laughed: "We are both beggars, how can there be any difference between young masters. Who exactly is this person, you guys can talk properly."

A beggar laughed and said: My Young Master does not care about this, instead, you are here to find trouble, you are truly bold, I think you are a little tactful, if you want to leave behind your belongings, I will definitely let you go, if you are captured by that strong man from Black Wind Mountain, then you can only blame yourself for your fate!

Yang Ming took a few more steps forward, and the beggars followed Yang Ming and retreated, placing the young master behind them.

"Are you really forcing us to take action? Usually, people would be frightened by us and would have already handed over their belongings. But seeing that you are a tough guy, I didn't want to argue with you, but today, you are disrespecting my Young Master. If you take even half a step forward, then don't blame us for being rude! "All of the beggars said in unison.

Yang Ming smiled and took a few more steps forward. All of the beggars looked at each other, and saw several people attacking Yang Ming from different directions at the same time.

These beggars were nimble and agile, far surpassing Yang Ming's expectations. They were truly powerful experts in martial arts.

Yang Ming did not want to reveal his true martial arts, so he pretended to fight with the crowd, and in the blink of an eye, the few people had attacked Yang Ming for 10 moves.

From the looks of it, these people were usually well-trained. Their attacks were well-organized, and they also protected each other. If it were any ordinary person, they would have only gone for a few rounds under their lead.

Yang Ming always focused on defense and did not compete in offense, but also did not want his opponents to know that his martial arts were much stronger than theirs.

After waiting for the crowd to attack for a long time, Yang Ming saw that the group of beggars were sweating, and looked anxious, knowing that he could give them a chance to attack.

Yang Ming gently leaped, dodging the attacks of the people around him. After flying for a few kicks, a few beggars near him kicked them down, grabbed a person and threw him towards the young master.

When the young master saw that someone had been thrown at him, he did not react at all and allowed that person to heavily smash into his body. At the same time, the young master also let out a groan.

Yang Ming could not help but feel a little strange, this young master was the head of the beggars, how could he not be able to withstand a single blow.

The beggar hastily got up and protected the young master once more.

Yang Ming shouted lightly, "Get out of the way!", and his body moved like lightning, bypassing the crowd and grabbing the young master from within.

Yang Ming pointed his finger at the young master's throat, telling the beggars to step down.

When the beggars saw that their young master had been captured, they didn't dare to act rashly. "Please don't hurt my young master. If you have anything to say, Great Hero, please say it. We have no enmity with Great Hero. Please reconsider!"

Yang Ming felt that it was strange that the young master did not know any martial arts. These beggars did not look like kind people.

This young master's physique was indeed quite weak. Although he had a heroic air about him, if he wanted to lead these martial artists, they would not be able to follow him without real ability.

After being captured by Yang Ming, there was no change in his expression, and he said to the rest of the people: "Brothers, do not lose your dignity, although I was captured by him, but I am still inferior to him, and can only be punished as he pleads for mercy, if there is anyone who lost face for us brothers, I will not let them off lightly!"

Yang Ming always liked this kind of tough guy, but he also wanted to give it a try. With a bit of force on his hands, the young master's bones creaked, and when the beggars heard the sound, they all felt uncomfortable.

No one was actually afraid of Yang Ming's martial arts, they were actually worried that Yang Ming would harm their young master, so everyone could only grit their teeth and stare at Yang Ming, all the beggars clenched their fists, not wanting to tear Yang Ming apart.

The young master's face was covered in beads of sweat, but he still didn't make a sound. He really was a tough guy.

The town became even more silent. Originally, there weren't many people who passed by. The sounds of fighting and killing that came from that place made those who wanted to pass by detour far away.

At this moment, a gust of wind blew past, lifting up the young master's hair. Due to the pain, the young master's face became somewhat sinister.

The wind blew up the dust on the ground, lifting the clothes of the beggars one by one. Everyone's expression was exceptionally solemn, as if they were dead silent.

Yang Ming also increased the strength in his hands by a bit. With a "kacha" sound, as if the young master's bones were being crushed by Yang Ming, the young master was unable to endure any longer and let out a stuffy snort.

All of the beggars exclaimed "Young Master!", wanting to rush up in an instant, Yang Ming laughed lightly and said: "Whoever dares to come forward, I'll take his life right now!"

The crowd saw that Yang Ming was unusually calm, and spoke calmly and slowly, but the killing intent in his eyes was extremely sharp. All the beggars did not dare come forward, as they were afraid that Yang Ming would be angered and take their young master's life.

Yang Ming said: "All of you kneel down, otherwise, your Young Masters will have to suffer more!"

Some of the beggars looked at Yang Ming viciously, while some of their eyes were wandering, while some had no idea what to do.

A few soft-hearted people felt their knees go weak and knelt down first. "Hero, please let our Young Master go. If there's anything you need, how about we discuss it properly?"

Some of them loudly said, "Get up quickly. Young master told us not to beg him, did you forget what he said?"

When the young master finished speaking, he wanted to bite his tongue and commit suicide, but he suddenly realized that he was powerless in his body, so Yang Ming had instantly sealed his acupoints, causing him to be unable to move.

All the beggars rushed forward, pouncing straight at Yang Ming. Yang Ming laughed lightly, and suddenly changed his body, quickly moving to the four sides. All the beggars could see was a shadow flash past, and they had already been hit several times on their bodies.

Within a few minutes, all the beggars were lying on the ground, unable to get up.

Everyone fell to the ground, one after another. Some held their heads, some held their hands, some held their feet. Occasionally, someone would let out a painful cry.

Yang Ming raised the young master high up in the air, "Today, you all fell into my hands, if you all behave yourself, you all might be able to keep your lives. If anyone dares to go against my wishes, I will immediately send them to Hades!"

The young master's acupoints were pierced through by Yang Ming, and he could no longer speak, but there was an unyielding aura in his eyes!

This Plum Blossom was actually a small town with very few people. It could already be considered the Western Regions. However, this place wasn't too far from the Central Plains, so people from the Central Plains often came here.

There was a lack of mountain water and the soil was not so good, so it looked like dust was flying all day.

The beggars rolled on the ground, their bodies covered in dust.

Yang Ming laughed: Who else is unconvinced?

The young master was speechless. The beggars didn't know what he meant, so they all fell silent.

Yang Ming said: "This one does not want to make a move, but the ones who made the first move are you, so all of the responsibilities are yours. Now that your young master is in my hands, I just want to see how loyal you all are to the Master, you all can be considered loyal people.

With that said, Yang Ming threw the young master back into the group of beggars, and from the beggar seated the young master down hastily.

The few of them endured the pain and hid the young master behind them again.

Yang Ming raised his wrist and a small stone flew out, unlocking the acupoints on the young master's body.

The young master regained his composure, "This hero's skills are indeed too high. I believe he must be a master. The matters today are for the heroes to handle. The difference between our martial arts is too great. It would be child's play if you want to take our lives."

Yang Ming said: "Hehe, just now, I was just trying to test you all, and I am not the kind of person who would oppress others with his strength. Everyone, please rest assured, I will not make a move against all of you."

The beggars slowly stood up. What they saw scared them. The man in front of them had an unheard-of martial arts skills. If they had not seen him fight, they would not have believed that such a powerful martial artist could exist in this world!

The young master said: "Heroes want to take our lives, but we heroes have only met today, so we do not have any deep grudges. Just now, my brothers were forcing you to have money was not only for the sake of being greedy, it was actually because I was heavily injured and wanted an expert to save me. The amount of money required was huge, so we came up with this plan!"

"Please be at ease Hero, we have recorded all of the money we have taken before and will definitely return it in time in the future. In addition, Black Wind Mountain is indeed a dangerous place ahead of us, so we did not do it solely for our own benefit."