Xuan Mo's expression darkened when he heard that. "Come on, let's have a bout. If you can beat me, you can keep this horse today."
Shopkeeper Xiao took up his long staff, his aura surging. "Since that's the case, forgive me."
Xuan Mo laughed heartily. "Today, let's see how capable you are, Shopkeeper." As he spoke, he drew a long black jade spear and thrust it forward.
The space seemed to tear apart wherever the spear passed. Shopkeeper Xiao's heart jolted when he saw this, and he thought, He really is formidable! He hurriedly raised his iron staff to block.
With a thunderous boom, the two of them retreated two steps at the same time.
"Excellent skills!" Shopkeeper Xiao praised.
Xuan Mo laughed. "Shall we go again?"
"Of course." Shopkeeper Xiao answered loudly before charging forward.
The two fought once more.
Two hours later.
Rumble...
A thunderous boom rang out, and the entire mountain trembled.
The trees at the foot of the mountain shook, sending leaves fluttering everywhere. Shouts of battle and the clash of weapons came from the mountaintop, ringing out without end.
Before long, Shopkeeper Xiao and a young man leaped down from the mountaintop. Both of them were stained with blood.
After landing, they exchanged a glance and smiled knowingly.
"Shopkeeper Xiao, you were too kind."
"Young Brother, your martial skills are extraordinary. I'm impressed, truly impressed."
"Hehe, I was merely lucky."
The two exchanged modest words.
"By the way, may I ask your name, Young Brother? Why have I never seen you before?" Shopkeeper Xiao suddenly asked.
"My surname is Xuan, and my given name is Mo. As for why you haven't seen me before, it's because I'm not from this country."
Shopkeeper Xiao suddenly understood. "I see."
Xuan Mo cupped his fists. "Farewell!"
"Please wait."