Chapter 77 The Dragon and Tiger List? Watch him rise to great heights.
Chapter 77 The Dragon and Tiger List? Watch him rise to great heights.
"This isn't about avoiding a confrontation; it's about recognizing that great reputations are well-deserved. If we underestimate him because of his youth, we risk tarnishing the prestige of Shaolin..."
Her old wound on her brow had not yet healed, and her pale face held a hint of sorrow, making her appear even more grief-stricken.
However, his earnest advice was interpreted by the sleeping Arhat as a repeated provocation.
The Sleeping Arhat was instantly wide awake. No one saw how he moved, but when he reappeared in everyone's sight, he was already behind the Heart-Eyebrow Arhat, lifting him up with one arm.
"Arrogant!"
"He's nothing but a nobody from the woods, relying on the saying 'when the tiger is away, the monkey reigns supreme,' he has no reputation whatsoever!"
"What's that weapons ranking? It's nothing more than a list of fame and fortune created by those charlatans fighting amongst themselves. When it comes to the exquisiteness of martial arts, who can compare to my Shaolin Temple!"
What a magnificent Arhat!
His anger surged like a tidal wave, and his open mouth roared like thunder, causing everyone in the room to tremble.
The force originated from the ground, passed through his waist and shoulder, and he lifted Xinmei with one arm. However, Xinmei, who was grabbed by him, felt weak all over and had no strength. Her face was filled with shock, and she could only stammer and remain speechless.
Although Xinshu had joined Shaolin, he had not changed his secular temperament. He shouted, "How dare you!" and struck the waist of the Sleeping Arhat with a palm, trying to force him to release the person.
But the Sleeping Arhat didn't turn his head. He just took a deep breath, and his waistline suddenly became thicker, with a rich golden light on it, like metal.
With a clang, Xinshu felt as if his fists were striking iron and stone. A shockwave made his arms go numb, and he involuntarily took several steps back.
Just as he was about to lose his composure, a hand steadily rested on his shoulder, bending and straightening the arm to relieve his tension.
It is a candle of the heart!
Xinzhu still had his eyes lowered, and the smile on his face seemed particularly gloomy in the bright light of the room. He said coldly, "Well done, 'Arhat'. We only gave you seats and allowed you to listen in because we respect you as our elders."
"The abbot hasn't even spoken yet, and you not only interrupt, but also dare to attack the head of the Bodhidharma Academy?"
He turned to look at the old monk Xinhu, who was meditating beside him, clasped his hands together, bowed slightly, and said, "Abbot, the Sleeping Arhat didn't slap the face of the head of the Bodhidharma Academy, but rather the face of you, Abbot!"
The surface of his heart remained completely still, not even a ripple. Only his long eyebrows, which drooped at the corners of his eyes, swayed gently with the breeze in the room. Only when the Sleeping Arhat lowered his eyebrows did he stop the prayer beads he had been constantly moving, slowly open his eyes, and say:
"I was so engrossed in reciting the Heart Sutra that I momentarily forgot I was the abbot of Shaolin. Please forgive me, three Arhats and five Grandmasters."
The sleeping Arhat, his honest face unmoved, still said in a carefree manner, "Now that the abbot has woken up, we should come up with a plan as soon as possible. Although our title of 'Arhat' is not known to everyone, we still have the heart to protect Shaolin. We shouldn't let the hardships we have endured over the years go to waste."
Xinzhu still sneered: "The plan, what plan? Wei Wu is clearly going to trample on Shaolin to show off his power. I think since the three Arhats are so impatient, then just wait for him on his way. Whether in public or alone, just kill him!"
Hang his head at the foot of Shaoshi Mountain, so everyone can see the might of Shaolin!
The Sleeping Arhat was clearly straightforward and didn't understand the hidden meaning in Xin Zhu's words. Although his face remained expressionless, his voice conveyed a range of emotions as he happily said, "That's well said. Who cares who he is? Just kill him."
He was eager to leave.
The Dragon Subduer and Tiger Tamer also got up.
No, you guys are really going?
Xin Zhu's lips twitched, and suddenly he felt a gaze fall upon him. Turning around, he saw that it was indeed Abbot Xin Hu's reproachful look—
Wei Wu had just declared that he would attack Shaolin, and then he died. His body was even hung at the foot of Shaoshi Mountain. This was not to bring honor to Shaolin, but to slap Shaolin in the face!
Shaolin has long since passed the stage of establishing its authority through fear. If it were to kill and mutilate corpses simply because of a single word from Wei Wu, it would be far too cruel.
People in the martial arts world might not know how they view Shaolin!
Xinhu decisively stopped the three Arhats, closed his eyes and said, "Since he wants to come, let him come. Also, send invitations to the experts of the Three Mountains and Five Peaks, the famous figures of the martial arts world, and the righteous sects."
Since the weapons ranking is useless, let's see who's truly skilled! Let's hold a grand gathering of heroes at the foot of Shaoshi Mountain, and with the help of Cao Cao's influence, re-establish the "Dragon and Tiger Ranking"!
……
"The Dragon and Tiger List?"
"These bald guys are really cunning. They're setting up a stage for a show, treating me like an actor in the audience, trying to get me a role!"
On the carriage to Shaoshi Mountain, even without deliberately gathering intelligence, Wei Wu could hear people talking about "Shaolin re-arranging the Dragon and Tiger Rankings, and the Dragon and Tiger Fighting at the Foot of Shaoshi Mountain".
Even a fool could tell that this was Shaolin's response to his "kill Shaolin first" statement.
If you dare, then come on!
He neither overtly intimidated people nor yielded and damaged his reputation, while also setting a stage to subtly criticize Cao Cao.
Do you think you're "number one in the world"?
Let's weigh ourselves first!
Even if he succeeds, others will still ask him to thank Shaolin. Without the Dragon-Tiger Tournament organized by Shaolin, how could he have won the title of the best in the world?
If we were to attack Shaolin again, it would be an act of ingratitude.
Without Shaolin even needing to intervene, countless chivalrous and righteous individuals will naturally stand up for Shaolin!
"These bald guys may not have hair on their heads, but they're cunning as much as they're hairless," Hua Baifeng chimed in softly.
Although she was in a carriage, she was dressed very lightly, wearing only the "Green Snake Silk" specially made by the embroiderers of Xingyun Manor—a sexy, openwork silk bodysuit tied around her neck, sliding down her body, lightly covering her front, revealing her back, and forming a fishtail tightly bound around her waist and legs, with gaps that allowed her to see everything.
This is why Hua Baifeng was exceptionally excited, especially the faint red marks on her snow-white back, which made her twist her waist incessantly, like a real beautiful snake.
However, Wei Wu was not an impatient and impulsive young man. He would not give in to Hua Baifeng's wishes and firmly held the initiative in his hands, slowly wearing her down.
Although this woman was very obedient, Wei Wu was certain that she was different from Lin Xian'er—
If he were to suddenly die now, she would still be attached to him, but Lin Xian'er would at most mourn for him for a moment, and then turn around and find a new tree to hang on.
But Hua Baifeng will definitely go crazy and do anything to avenge him!
This woman's thoughts are twisted, and her mind is even more perverted. If you could hold her in your hand, she would be a soft whip, but if you were to lash someone else, she would have barbs hanging from it!
Therefore, we must never let her slip out of our control.
Hua Baifeng gently rubbed Wei Wu's palm, her face full of longing: "Shall we attack Shaolin?"
"No rush, let them play around," Wei Wu said, grabbing her and pulling her and Lin Xian'er into his arms, letting out a chuckle.
"Let's see what kind of 'ranking' they can come up with!"
He's an expert at dominating the rankings!
Lin Xian'er chuckled softly, shifting her body onto the seat, her legs stretched out straight forward, her small feet warm. With a knowing look, she glanced provocatively at Hua Baifeng and began to sing:
"I watched him build his magnificent mansion, I watched him host lavish banquets, I watched his mansion collapse!" (From "The Peach Blossom Fan," Qing Dynasty, but taught by the protagonist)
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