35, is this all the Beggar Gang's nine-bag elders are?

A Nine-Bag Elder of the Beggar Gang?

Lu Chen thought back for a moment but couldn't recall any particularly formidable elders in the Beggar Gang.

In his impression, the Beggar Gang seemed to rely entirely on its leaders.

Once a powerful leader was gone, it would quickly decline to the point where anyone could step on them.

The elders, it seemed, were just there to make up the numbers?

Of course, this might just be his mistaken impression.

After all, in the Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils and The Legend of the Condor Heroes eras, the Beggar Gang leaders were too strong, their halos too dazzling.

It was normal for the elders to be overshadowed and appear insignificant under their halos.

But to reach the position of Nine-Bag Elder, second only to the leader, in the world's largest gang with over a hundred thousand disciples, perhaps he really did have some skills?

Lu Chen mused inwardly, casually sizing up the plump Elder Peng.

Just then, the burly man carrying the Nine-Ring Broadsword glared at Lu Chen and shouted sternly:

"Our Hanshui Gang opened its doors wide, sincerely welcoming you with guest reception etiquette, yet you disagreed and immediately resorted to deadly force. Do you have any regard for martial arts world rules?"

This person was none other than the Hanshui Gang's First Boss, "River-Turning Dragon" Cao Song.

The black-robed young man beside him was the Second Boss, "Black-Clothed Scholar" Shen Qingshi.

Lu Chen was recalling figures from the Beggar Gang and couldn't be bothered to deal with Cao Song. Huang Rong, however, chuckled and said crisply:

"What excellent guest reception etiquette! Those fishing nets and lime powder were also sincere 'great gifts' prepared for us, weren't they? Did you really think we were young and naive, easy to bully?"

With her speaking up, the Hanshui Gang members, whose attention had been completely drawn by Lu Chen's fierce killing intent, finally noticed Huang Rong and Li Mochou following behind Lu Chen.

Seeing the two of them, even with Lu Chen, that fearsome figure, right in front of them, the Hanshui Gang members couldn't help but feel their eyes light up. They thought, No wonder Third Brother (the Third Boss) fell for it. These two young ladies are truly like celestial beings. Who wouldn't be envious upon seeing them?

However, given the current situation, the Hanshui Gang members weren't in the mood to admire beauties.

Cao Song's previous questions had been parried by Huang Rong, and his momentum had slightly dropped. But a glance at the composed Elder Peng behind him immediately boosted his confidence. He shouted sternly:

"Who exactly are you people? Do you dare to report your names?"

Huang Rong giggled:

"Why wouldn't we dare? This gentleman..."

She pointed at Lu Chen and said seriously:

"His surname is Lu, his given name is Chen, and his alias is 'Little Sword Demon'!"

She had originally intended to say "Heavenly Outer Sword God," but after thinking about it, Lu Chen hadn't reached the level of the Five Greats yet. That alias would be best used after participating in the Mount Hua Sword Conference and earning a spot.

So, she temporarily came up with "Little Sword Demon" for him—Senior Dugu was called "Sword Demon," Lu Chen primarily cultivated swordsmanship, and he had obtained Senior Dugu's Profound Iron Heavy Sword and Azure Adamantine Sword. Taking the name "Little Sword Demon" seemed quite fitting?

Lu Chen was also satisfied with this nickname.

After all, calling himself "Heavenly Outer Sword God" now felt a bit embarrassing. Using "Little Sword Demon" to pay homage to Dugu Qiubai was quite good.

Li Mochou, on the other hand, was stunned:

Little Sword Demon? Although there's a 'Little' to show humility, the name 'Sword Demon' is quite imposing!

Since I'm venturing out into the martial arts world, shouldn't I also take a formidable alias? What should I call myself?

Little Sword Immortal? Unsuitable, my swordsmanship doesn't seem to compare to Brother Lu's.

Then how about Zhongnan Sword Recluse? Zhongnan Fairy?

Cao Song, Shen Qingshi, and the others were momentarily stunned:

Little Sword Demon?

Who is this divine being? Why have we never heard of him?

Elder Peng's eyes narrowed into slits when he heard the nickname, and he sneered:

"Little Sword Demon? The word 'Demon' is well-used. Killing so many people at such a young age, isn't that just like being madly demonic?"

Hearing Elder Peng speak, Cao Song and Shen Qingshi both breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that Elder Peng couldn't stand it anymore and was going to personally step in to teach the youngsters a lesson.

Elder Peng chuckled for a while, clasped his hands behind his back, looked down at Lu Chen and the other two, and said lightly:

"My surname is Peng, and I am a Nine-Bag Elder of the Beggar Gang. Whose juniors are you all? Your actions are so ruthless, killing at the drop of a hat, completely disregarding martial arts world rules! Didn't your elders teach you that when traveling the martial world, harmony is most important, and one should forgive where possible?"

Huang Rong giggled:

"Harmony is most important? Forgive where possible? My father really didn't teach me that. My father only taught me that if someone tries to bully me, if they extend their left hand, chop off their left hand; if they extend their right hand, chop off their right hand. If they dare to curse me, cut out their tongue. Of course, breaking their legs is also good..."

Hearing these words, not only were the Hanshui Gang members stunned, but Li Mochou was also dumbfounded for a long time:

Did Sister Rong'er's father really teach her that? It sounds like he's a great devil!

Lu Chen, however, felt this was quite normal.

Huang Yaoshi was exactly like this. Cutting tongues, piercing ears, and breaking legs were all basic operations for Master Huang. The "Heretic" in "Eastern Heretic" wasn't just because Master Huang was cynical and disregarded etiquette.

Elder Peng was also quite taken aback for a long time.

He had originally planned to put on the airs of a martial arts senior and a major sect elder, probing the backgrounds of these three young people. But he hadn't expected this young girl to say something like that.

"Young lady, don't just make things up. What kind of elder would teach their children like that?"

"My daddy would!"

"You... what's your daddy's name?"

Huang Rong giggled:

"My daddy's name? You, a mere Nine-Bag Elder of the Beggar Gang, aren't worthy of knowing."

"You!"

Elder Peng was furious. Pointing at Lu Chen and the two women, he ordered:

"Take them down!"

Cao Song and Shen Qingshi exchanged glances. After a slight hesitation, they tacitly went around Lu Chen and charged towards Li Mochou and Huang Rong respectively.

The other Hanshui Gang experts also didn't say a word. They skirted past Lu Chen, who was directly in front of them, and split into two groups, following the two bosses to attack the two young ladies.

Li Mochou had previously broken through the Hanshui Gang's ambush with Huang Rong and had watched Lu Chen cut down enemies like chopping vegetables along the way. At this moment, she was full of confidence. Seeing Cao Song and his men charging towards her, she showed no panic. The corners of her lips curled slightly. She casually drew her long sword and, mimicking Lu Chen's calm and composed demeanor, swung her sword to meet the enemy.

Facing Shen Qingshi and the others rushing at her, Huang Rong was also unhurried. She said with a smile:

"We'll handle these guys. Brother Lu Chen, you just deal with that fat old man."

Saying this, she drew her Azure Adamantine Sword, activated the "Falling Blossom Swordplay," and unleashed a wave of deep blue cold light, like fine rain and falling flowers, towards Shen Qingshi and the others.

Seeing that Huang Rong was handling the crowd with ease and knowing she had the impenetrable "Soft Hedgehog Armor" protecting her body and could also use hidden weapons, Lu Chen wasn't too worried. He looked at Elder Peng and slowly said:

"A Nine-Bag Elder of the Beggar Gang, in terms of status, is second only to the Beggar Gang leader. I wonder if your martial arts are also of such a level."

He had become serious.

Because this Elder Peng was likely the first martial arts expert with a significant background he had encountered in actual combat.

A dignified Nine-Bag Elder of the Beggar Gang, his martial arts were definitely much higher than someone like Xue Wu or Zhang Yong. He might even be first-rate.

Such a strong enemy required caution!

A cold light flickered in Elder Peng's small eyes. He sneered:

"A junior who doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth! Today, this old man will show you, junior, what it means that there are always people better than you, and heavens beyond heaven!"

As soon as his voice fell, Elder Peng's body leaped up. His fat body actually soared more than ten feet into the air, covering two or three zhang horizontally. Like a fat tiger descending from the mountain, he pounced through the air above Lu Chen. Both palms struck out simultaneously, slamming towards Lu Chen.

It must be said that Elder Peng was indeed an expert.

The palm force from these leaping palms was quite fierce. Before the palms even landed, the sharp palm wind had already rushed towards him, causing Lu Chen's breathing to slightly catch.

At the same time, a strange glow emanated from his small eyes, which were tightly fixed on Lu Chen's eyes.

Elder Peng's true trump card was an unusual technique called "Mind-Control Technique."

This technique could make people's minds become hazy through eye contact. If combined with verbal guidance and gestures, it could even make people fall directly asleep.

At this moment, facing an enemy in battle, there were no conditions for slow guidance, so it was impossible to directly put someone to sleep. However, as long as he locked eyes with someone and they were affected by his "Mind-Control Technique," their mind would be hazy for a moment, and then they would be hit squarely by his palms!

Elder Peng was confident of success. He didn't believe that a young man who seemed to be less than twenty, like Lu Chen, could resist his "Mind-Control Technique."

However...

Lu Chen, who had been preparing himself and was exceptionally serious, felt that this Elder Peng might have some major issues.

Could your martial arts really crush mine?

Were you using the "Flying Dragon in the Sky" from the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms?

Could your Movement Technique really allow you to change direction in mid-air, or even circle like a soaring eagle without falling?

He actually dared to jump up and attack...

Was he trying to show off?

But you're a Nine-Bag Elder of the Beggar Gang, an old veteran. Don't you know that when experts exchange blows, it's best to keep your feet on the ground?

And here I thought I might even have to bring out the Profound Iron Heavy Sword...

Shaking his head in disappointment, Lu Chen only took a slight step diagonally and avoided the area covered by Elder Peng's palm force. At the same time, the entire forearm holding the sword suddenly turned into a blurry afterimage. With a whoosh, the long sword transformed into a streak of light, stabbing directly at Elder Peng's heart.

Well, Elder Peng's "Mind-Control Technique" had no effect on Lu Chen, whose Sea of Consciousness was guarded by the "Sword Intent of Extermination of Immortals."

He didn't even realize that Elder Peng had used a hidden move. He just felt that while Elder Peng's eyes were small, his eyeballs were exceptionally bright