“There are two large ships over there. Judging by the flags, they seem to be the Yellow River Gang and the Return Cloud Manor. I’ve seen their flags before. It looks like they’re going to fight.”
Huang Rong’s gaze pierced through the night, spotting the flags on the ships.
Along this journey, she had recognized many of the martial arts sects.
The Yellow River Gang and the Return Cloud Manor were two of them.
Both were known to be river pirates nearby, their territories close to each other, leading to frequent clashes.
“The Yellow River Gang and the Return Cloud Manor?”
Lu Yu muttered to himself, his mind running through information about these two forces.
The leader of the Yellow River Gang was the Ghost Gate Dragon King, Sha Tong Tian. His subordinates included his junior brother, the Three-Headed Dragon, Hou Tong Hai, and his four disciples, the Four Ghosts of the Yellow River.
These individuals were all future recruits for Wan Yan Hong Lie.
However, they probably haven’t contacted Wan Yan Hong Lie yet.
As for the Return Cloud Manor, it had a close connection to Peach Blossom Island.
Its Manor Lord, Lu Cheng Feng, was once a disciple of Huang Yaoshi. However, due to the incident involving the Black Wind Twin Fiends, his legs were broken, and he was expelled from Peach Blossom Island.
He still had some skills. Even with his legs disabled, he had carved out the foundation of the Return Cloud Manor.
“You know about these two sects?”
Huang Rong noticed Lu Yu seemed to be deep in thought and asked.
“Yes, I’ve heard of them. The Yellow River Gang has a bad reputation; they are known for killing and plundering. On the other hand, the Return Cloud Manor has a good reputation.
They control the Taihu Lake pirates, rarely harming innocent lives, and often help the poor, considered a virtuous bandit.”
Lu Yu thought for a moment and said.
These weren’t fabricated stories, but things he had actually heard.
“Hmm, I’ve heard that too! It seems these two factions are having a conflict.”
Huang Rong stared curiously.
Lu Yu’s ears twitched, capturing the noise from afar.
“Sha Gangzhu! What do you mean? Are you trying to declare war on my Return Cloud Manor?”
Lu Guan Ying, the young Manor Lord of Return Cloud Manor, shouted loudly.
He was Lu Cheng Feng’s son, a promising young man who had taken over the management of the Return Cloud Manor and was already capable of independent action.
Because Lu Cheng Feng was expelled from Peach Blossom Island, he dared not pass on the Peach Blossom Island martial arts to his son, so Lu Guan Ying had to learn from other masters.
This resulted in Lu Guan Ying having mediocre martial arts skills.
At this moment, his face was grim, looking at the large ship in front of him, quickly considering his options.
The Yellow River Gang had been restless lately, swallowing up many surrounding forces and eyeing the Taihu Lake region under the control of the Return Cloud Manor.
Now, having been intercepted by the Yellow River Gang while passing through the Xi Liang River, it was clear that nothing good was going to happen.
“Hehe, Young Manor Lord Lu, you’re quite young, but have a rather fiery temper. I don’t have any intention of declaring war. I simply heard you were passing by, and since I’m in the neighborhood, I came to see you.
If it’s convenient for Young Manor Lord Lu, perhaps you could come back with me for a chat. How about it?”
Sha Tong Tian said with a smile.
“Sha Gangzhu, you don’t invite guests like this. You know what you want to do. Why are you pretending?”
“Heh! Since you want to put it so clearly, I won’t pretend anymore. If you’re smart, obediently come with me. Otherwise, everyone on this ship will die here today!
I’m quite curious to see what expression your lame old man will have when he sees your head!”
Sha Tong Tian laughed coldly.
Lu Guan Ying’s face darkened upon hearing this.
As expected!
This Sha Tong Tian had ulterior motives, deliberately intercepting him here today.
What to do?
He had brought along a number of skilled fighters, but the other side was clearly prepared, and if they actually fought, his side would surely lose.
Not to mention, Sha Tong Tian’s late-stage Houtian cultivation alone was something he and his men couldn’t handle.
In the entire Return Cloud Manor, only his father, Lu Cheng Feng, could deal with Sha Tong Tian.
“Sha Tong Tian! Don’t push it too far! Even if I die, my Return Cloud Manor will never submit to the Yellow River Gang!”
Lu Guan Ying said defiantly.
“Don’t worry, I was just kidding. How could I bear to kill such a precious treasure like you. Once I capture you, I’ll see if Lu Cheng Feng chooses you or the Return Cloud Manor!
Men! Go! Capture Lu Guan Ying alive! Kill everyone else!”
“Yes!”
The battle was about to erupt.
The two ships collided, and the two sides began to engage in a fierce battle.
Many also jumped into the water, initiating a water battle.
For a moment, blood stained the Xi Liang River.
“They’ve started fighting.”
Lu Yu said in a low voice.
“Lu Yu! Did you hear that? The leader of the Yellow River Gang, Sha Tong Tian, said that the Manor Lord of the Return Cloud Manor is called Lu Cheng Feng, and he’s a cripple?”
Huang Rong asked.
“Yes. What about it?”
Lu Yu pretended not to know.
He knew that once Huang Rong heard this, she would guess that Lu Cheng Feng was her father’s former disciple.
Under these circumstances, Huang Rong wouldn’t stand idly by.
“If I’m not mistaken, this Lu Cheng Feng should be one of my father’s disciples who was expelled.
Actually, judging by my father’s reaction over the years, he somewhat regrets his actions back then. He still has feelings for those disciples.
Now that I’ve encountered them, I can’t stand idly by.”
“You want to help them?”
“Yes! Can you help me?”
Huang Rong knew that it would be difficult for her to turn the tide with her martial arts skills alone.
But if Lu Yu was added, there was still hope.
After all, she could sense that Lu Yu’s cultivation was not high, but his strength was formidable.
Those leg techniques were so powerful that even she would have to be careful.
“Okay.”
Lu Yu didn’t hesitate, agreeing directly.
“Thank you!”
Huang Rong said with joy.
“We’re not strangers. There’s no need for politeness. Let’s go, prepare to fight.”
Lu Yu smiled slightly, putting down his fishing rod and grabbing the nearby bamboo pole. He lightly pushed it, and the fishing boat immediately sped up, charging forward.
Neither side in the battle noticed the fishing boat, as they were already fighting fiercely.
Sha Tong Tian stood on the deck, watching Lu Guan Ying struggling to defend himself, and sneered.
“A mere first-stage mid-level cultivation. How long do you think you can hold on! Tong Hai, go and take Lu Guan Ying down directly.”
“Yes! Senior Brother.”
Upon hearing this, Hou Tong Hai, wielding a three-pronged fork, charged towards Lu Guan Ying.
Lu Guan Ying was already struggling under the onslaught of the Four Ghosts of the Yellow River, and now with the addition of Hou Tong Hai, he was in dire straits.
“No good! Am I really going to die here today? No! I can’t become a burden to my father. Even if I die, I can’t!”
Thinking about this, Lu Guan Ying had already developed a death wish.
“Just surrender, boy!”
Hou Tong Hai’s fork knocked the long sword out of Lu Guan Ying’s hand, followed by a kick to his chest!
Under the impact, Lu Guan Ying spat out a mouthful of blood.
Seeing this, the Four Ghosts of the Yellow River immediately surrounded him, ready to subdue Lu Guan Ying.
But just then, four shocking palm winds suddenly appeared, striking the Four Ghosts of the Yellow River!
The four felt a tremendous force strike them, sending them all flying back several steps, interrupting their actions.
Then, two figures carrying with them the force of a gale blocked in front of Lu Guan Ying.