Shen Han had a deep impression of Daoist Xuanyang.
The first time was at the County Yamen, where he had personally witnessed Daoist Xuanyang carrying a weapon into Magistrate He's inner hall.
The second time was at the auction in Stone Snake Town. Daoist Xuanyang had spent lavishly, paying a full twelve hundred taels of silver to purchase the Wind-Thunder Steps manual.
Shen Han had no idea what this Daoist's identity was.
So the man those four wanted to kill was Daoist Xuanyang... Shen Han mused inwardly. Still, he had no intention of meddling in other people's business and simply continued eating.
Of course, there was no harm in watching the show.
"Speak! You demon Daoist—why did you kill my fourth brother, Pu Song?"
The leading brute looked exceptionally hostile.
Daoist Xuanyang smiled.
He picked up a mouthful of food with his chopsticks and put it into his mouth. "I was wondering who it was. So you're the other four of the Three Rivers Five Ghosts."
"Heh, good that you know!"
The leading brute shouted, "Today, we four brothers will cut off your head to avenge our fourth brother!"
Three Rivers Five Ghosts?
Shen Han had never heard of that name.
"Just you lot?"
Daoist Xuanyang laughed unhurriedly.
He set down his chopsticks and slowly rose to his feet. "Pu Song bullied men and abused women, even trying to seize another man's wife by force. What, did he not deserve the words 'death is too good for him'?"
"Shut your mouth!"
The four brutes spoke in unison.
"You dare do it but not admit it?"
Daoist Xuanyang sneered and drew the curved blade from his waist.
The second ghost, Qiu Wanshan, bared his teeth. "Daoist Xuanyang, whatever happens between us five brothers is none of your business, you ox-nosed Daoist!"