CHAPTER 499: CHAPTER 348: TODAY I’M GOING TO MOVE YOU_2

In the courtyard stood a beggar and a richly dressed man.

The man, in his fifties, glanced at the old man at the gate and said to the beggar, "Someone’s come to seek death."

The beggar shook his head and replied, "Never mind him for now, he can’t see us anyway."

Indeed, ordinary people couldn’t see the two of them. Even Li Banfeng, with his cultivation level of thirteen, could only see them by relying on the Golden Gaze Autumn Hair Technique.

The beggar called out towards the house, "Person of Great Virtue, come out. It’s been a long time since we last met."

Pan Dehai walked out from the house and eyed the two in the courtyard. "Gentlemen, it’s been a while. What fortunate wind has blown you here today?"

The middle-aged man said, "You talk as though this is your home. I was just about to ask you, what brought you here?"

Pan Dehai laughed. "I came to see an old friend."

"Friend? You think you’re worthy? When did Old Yao ever acknowledge a friend like you?"

Pan Dehai raised his eyebrows. "The two of us grew up together; naturally, we’re good friends. Old Yao has no children, so his belongings naturally come to me. Lin Dexing, you’re definitely not Old Yao’s friend. You know exactly what kind of person you are."

Lin Dexing! Li Banfeng clenched his teeth. This damn bastard! Old Yao’s life was ruined by this bastard. And he’s still alive. His cultivation level has reached Above the Clouds. I must think of a way to kill him.

Lin Dexing looked at Pan Dehai and said, "Don’t talk such useless trash. I can’t be bothered to look at you any longer. Take advantage of my good mood and get lost."

Pan Dehai straightened his expression and responded, "That’s not quite right, is it? I got here first."

"So what if you were here first? Say the word if you want to die!"

The beggar spoke up, "Let’s talk nicely; don’t spoil the harmony. Since Old Pan got here first, let him catch up with his old friend."

This beggar’s voice sounded very familiar to Li Banfeng; he felt like he had heard it somewhere before. But due to the angle of his vision, he couldn’t make out the beggar’s figure clearly.

Pan Dehai glanced at the beggar, his tone becoming much politer. "Younger Brother Green, you are an Ancestor Master, unlike Lin Dexing, one of those Bird People."

Younger Brother Green? Greenwater Beggar? Li Banfeng felt itchy all over. This is trouble. What could I use to fight the Greenwater Beggar?

The newcomer really was the Greenwater Beggar. He looked at Pan Dehai with a smile and said, "You tell me, what’s the difference between me and Brother Lin?"

Pan Dehai replied, "You have status and identity. Why lower yourself to be compared with these cats and dogs?"

The Greenwater Beggar chuckled. "I’m just a beggar, and you still think so highly of me?"

Pan Dehai waved his hand. "A hero is not judged by his origins. My regard for you is that of one hero respecting another."

The Greenwater Beggar smiled, his pustule-covered face crinkling. "You’re calling me a hero?"

Pan Dehai nodded. "I’ve always respected you as a hero. But since we’re both heroes, we need to discuss reason. By age, I am your elder brother. By cultivation, I am your senior. When discussing righteousness, shouldn’t we respect our elders and cherish the virtuous? Concerning details, shouldn’t there be an order of first come, first served? As for etiquette, if I respect you one foot, you should respect me ten feet. Don’t you think this makes sense?"

The Greenwater Beggar looked at Lin Dexing. "You know, there really is truth to that."

"This Pan guy is the most shameless. Let’s not waste words with him!" Lin Dexing charged directly at Pan Dehai.

His movements were precise, his steps clean, without a single superfluous motion. Such exquisite action clearly marked him as a Martial Cultivator.

Pan Dehai frowned. "Young Master Lin, that’s not right of you. How can you bully by outnumbering?"

Suddenly, Lin Dexing felt as if he had stepped on cotton; his legs became weak and wobbly. Staggering towards Pan Dehai, he realized he couldn’t use his Martial Arts effectively and couldn’t gain the upper hand, so he retreated.

The Virtue Cultivation Technique—Ethical Act.

Lin Dexing looked towards the Greenwater Beggar, waiting for him to make a move together.

The Greenwater Beggar looked at Pan Dehai. "I didn’t make a move just now. Does that still count as bullying by outnumbering?"

Pan Dehai said, "One shouldn’t adjust their shoes amidst melon vines, nor straighten their hats under a plum tree. Standing there watching, wouldn’t that arouse suspicion?"

The Greenwater Beggar’s vision became blurry; Pan Dehai’s Technique was affecting him.

Smiling and nodding, the Greenwater Beggar said, "Is it alright if I don’t watch?"

He closed his eyes.

Lin Dexing was startled, sensing something odd about Green Flower’s attitude; he seemed uninterested in exerting effort.

Since Green Flower did not exert himself, Lin Dexing had to make a move. Medicine King Valley was very important to him; he wanted to use the human energy of Medicine King Valley to protect his cultivation level.

Once again, he pressed Pan Dehai, who spoke slowly and deliberately, "Courtesy is the foundation of virtue. To battle without declaration is discourteous, hence a loss of virtue. The power of a single virtue weighs more than a thousand jun!"

Lin Dexing’s steps became even more sluggish, as if a mountain were pressing down on him.

The Virtue Cultivation Technique—Virtuous Achievement.

Lin Dexing raged, "Scoundrel, what virtue do you speak of? How many unvirtuous deeds have you committed over these years? Can you even count them all?"

"Impertinent speech, another virtue lost."

Lin Dexing’s spine bent, and he nearly toppled to the ground.

He turned to seek assistance from Green Flower.

Green Flower, with his eyes closed, remained unmoved.

Pan Dehai said, "You are too weak to fight on your own and yet seek help, an act that is contemptible. Another virtue lost."

Lin Dexing charged forward, intent on fighting Pan Dehai, who declared, "Overestimating one’s own ability is to lose virtue."

Lin Dexing, unable to remain upright, attempted to retreat. Pan Dehai then added, "To show fear in the face of battle is also to lose virtue."

This pattern continued. With each virtue lost, Lin Dexing had to bear an additional weight of a thousand jun. In front of Pan Dehai, before he even got the chance to strike, Lin Dexing was already flattened to the ground by the pressure.

Pan Dehai looked down at Lin Dexing. "In order to gain this slight advantage from Old Yao, I’ve put in no small effort, and Medicine King Valley is close to Hai Chi Ridge. As the old saying goes, ’Those who are positioned near the water get the moon first.’ This place should rightfully belong to me. I advise you to stop contesting me."

Green Flower commented from the side, "If we’re talking proximity, Greenwater Bay is even closer to Medicine King Valley."

Pan Dehai said, "The closer it is, the less you should interfere. As the old saying goes, ’A rabbit will not eat the grass around its burrow.’ You should find another spot."

While speaking, Pan Dehai secretly intensified his Technique, causing Lin Dexing to vomit blood from the pressure.

Green Flower frowned and remarked, "As the old saying goes, ’When beating a dog, one must consider its master.’"

Pan Dehai laughed and said, "Another old saying is, ’Killing a chicken to scare the monkey.’"

While speaking, Pan Dehai intensified his Technique again, intending to kill Lin Dexing first before dealing slowly with Green Flower.

Green Flower sighed and said, "Old Pan, do you truly desire Medicine King Valley?"

"Younger Brother Green, I’ve set my sights on Medicine King Valley."

"I’m already before you, and you’re still showing such audacity. I really don’t know who gave you the courage!" The Greenwater Beggar wiped sweat from his forehead and flicked it towards Pan Dehai.

Pan Dehai hastily dodged, causing his Technique to go out of control.

Freed from the overwhelming pressure, Lin Dexing dashed directly towards Elder Yao’s house, planning to have Green Flower deal with Pan Dehai while he dug up Elder Yao’s Contract Book.

Li Banfeng was ready to make a move when suddenly Pan Dehai appeared in front of the door, clashing with Lin Dexing.

If both parties were more than twenty feet apart, the Virtue Cultivation would have the advantage.

But now, within three to five feet of each other, how could a Virtue Cultivator stand a chance against a Martial Cultivator?

After three exchanges, Pan Dehai was covered in blood, his round glasses shattered. Luckily, he had many Magical Treasures on him, and with a sword, he managed to repel Lin Dexing temporarily.

"I’ve decided on this place today, and no one can snatch it from me!" Pan Dehai wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and spat on the ground.

Li Banfeng was stunned for a moment. He couldn’t understand why Pan Dehai was being so audacious today.

Did he want Medicine King Valley that badly? Could it be that something had happened at Hai Chi Ridge?

Green Flower opened his eyes and took two steps forward. "You say it’s decided, but by what right is it decided? I’m going to dig up his Contract Book right now, and I dare you to lay a hand on me."

Pan Dehai was very afraid; he truly dared not touch Green Flower, for that would be the end of him.

Yet he didn’t move from his spot, still standing at the doorway.

Li Banfeng made his preparations, ready to launch a sneak attack on Green Flower.

Green Flower, in the blink of an eye, appeared close to Pan Dehai. "Touch me and try!"

"Why are you so arrogant, as if you’re untouchable?"

A voice came from outside the courtyard. Everyone looked and realized that the old man who had asked for water had not left.

Was he able to see the three people in the courtyard? How did he manage that?

The old man entered the courtyard, and Green Flower asked, "Who are you?"

"You don’t need to know who I am." With a wave of his hand, the old man suddenly revealed a young man beside him.

Li Banfeng was shocked; he recognized the young man.

The old man said to the young man, "Root, give me the bucket."

Xiao Genzi handed the bucket over to the old man.

Holding the bucket, the old man said to Green Flower, "Today, I am going to move you."

PS: What is the origin of this old man?