Chapter 153: A Big Battle at the Hot Springs (Part 2)
"All of us are grown men, don't be shy!" The young man laughed and said, "Come on, let's all witness this together."
Qiao Wan, covering her waist, turned her head sharply to look at Meng Canglang.
Sensing the gaze coming from the left side, Meng Canglang cleared his throat and quietly averted his eyes.
What does it mean to avert his eyes?!
At this moment, Qiao Wan still had no idea about the tragic scene that the famous Canglang Sword had experienced before this.
For example, having his pants pulled down while being held down by the spiritual spring.
Qiao Wan took a step back, warily looking at the group of three disciples in front of her, who were all half-naked, muscular, and had a mischievous smile.
In the spiritual spring, she even saw Xie Xingzhi! He was wearing a single garment, with wet, flowing ink hair in front of his eyes, and his gaze was cold.
Qi Feidao, who was soaking in the pool, enthusiastically patted the water and said, "Come on, Taoist Friend Lu, come over here."
Surrounded from all sides, Qiao Wan's face remained expressionless as she took a deep breath, her eyes turning cold.
"Quickly, kill with the sword!"
"Oh no!"
"Oh my!"
With a flash of the sword, water splashed everywhere, startling the birds into flight.
"He's serious! Lu Cixian is really playing with us!"
The disciples of the three sects clenched their legs in pain, shouting, "Taoist friends, attack! Hold him down!"
"Charge! With so many of us, can't we subdue Lu Cixian alone?!"
With a slight movement of the sword, everyone's smiles became even more sinister.
"Ah, this is quite challenging, Taoist Friend Lu, don't resist anymore. Scream all you want, no one will come to save you."
"Don't be shy, Taoist Friend Lu. We're all men, what are you afraid of? Let our brothers witness and broaden their horizons."
Everyone here is a man, even though they all come from prestigious and upright families and usually wear taoist robes with a sword hanging on their backs. They address each other as "taoist friend" or "in this humble one's presence," and they appear to be handsome and upright. But a man's happiness is as simple as this.
For example, comparing sizes.
"Taoist Friend Lu, let me tell you," a certain young man smirked confidently as his gaze slid from Qiao Wan's lower body, "I absolutely won't lose to you in terms of money. How about we compare?"
Qi Feidao chuckled and said, "Don't be afraid, little Taoist Friend Lu. Take off your pants and compete with him."
"Yes, yes, yes."
Qiao Wan's mouth twitched in madness, saying, "Who wants to compare sizes by taking off their pants with you guys?!"
"You..." Qiao Wan's gaze swept around, "Have you all already compared?"
Qi Feidao winked and smiled, "Of course we have already compared. Aren't you curious about little Taoist Friend Lu?"
He didn't forget to include Fang Lingqing, who was standing beside him.
"Little Fang, don't you agree?"
Fang Lingqing's gaze traveled around Qiao Wan's body.
He remembered... Lu Cixian, does he have a preference for men? The so-called preference for men means liking men and not liking women. He doesn't react when he sees women, but he reacts when he sees men.
And now... He, he, he, isn't he running naked in front of Lu Cixian?!!
Fang Lingqing realized something was wrong. His face turned red and he immediately covered his exposed chest and stepped back towards the stone wall.
Qiao Wan's mouth twitched even harder. "Taoist Friend Meng?!"
Meng Canglang turned away, coughing softly. "Ahem, ahem..."
But his injuries haven't fully healed yet, and the coughing became more and more severe.
Qi Feidao, afraid that there would be no chaos in the world, added, "Don't be deceived by Senior Meng's fair and tender appearance, actually..."
Qiao Wan interrupted, "Actually?"
Qi Feidao continued, "Actually..."
"Ahem, ahem, ahem, ahem!!!" The young man erupted into a series of intense coughs. His fair and handsome face turned as red as the morning sun. With a solemn expression, he said, "This... this cannot be spoken to outsiders."
"How about it? Meng Canglang even took off his pants to play with Taoist Friend Lu."
Another young boy added, "Taoist Friend Lu, are you still a man? If you are, then act more decisively. You're not a woman, so why act like one?!"
These young and naive teenagers spoke without filter.
Little did they know that in the near future, the disciples of the three sects would look back on this almost twisted incident after learning Qiao Wan's true identity, and couldn't help but burst into tears.
"I... I actually tried to take off a girl's pants." He failed.
"I... I actually dared to challenge Qiao Wan to a size comparison..."
"Lu... Lu Cixian is actually a girl!! Her muscles and what she had inside her pants were even bigger than mine!!"
Meng Canglang felt ashamed, saying, "I actually brought a girl along..."
Fang Lingqing felt indignant, saying, "I actually thought a girl wanted to do that to me!!"
As for Xie Xingzhi, he remained silent.
But for now, these ignorant disciples of the three sects were still attempting to struggle with Qiao Wan's pants.
While speaking, one of the boys jumped out, trying to drag the boy on the bank into the water!
Unexpectedly, Qiao Wan reacted quickly and skillfully slipped out from under the boy's armpit, elbowing him in the stomach.
KO!
The boy stumbled back a few steps in pain, almost spitting out blood.
Is this Lu Cixian really strong? What kind of strength is this?!
Seeing that one of them failed, the remaining boys got excited and started getting ready.
"Come on, it's my turn," another shirtless man eagerly approached.
In just a few moves, Qiao Wan cleverly twisted and turned, effortlessly lifting up her opponents like little chicks and tossing them into the spring!
What kind of strength does Lu Cixian have?
Witnessing this scene, everyone was amazed. They couldn't resist joining in and gathering around the shore.
Among them, the swordsmen and other rough-handed fighters were the most enthusiastic, while the other magic-wielding mages silently watched this battle between real men.
"It's my turn! It's my turn!"
The monk from Fanxin Temple stepped forward, big and strong.
Immediately, someone laughed and said, "Be careful, Taoist Friend Lu! Qi Feidao, the wise and powerful Buddhist, is not easy to deal with."
Although Lu Cixian was big, it didn't mean he was strong. Qi Feidao was famous for his strength at Fanxin Temple.
Qi Feidao walked forward, squatting down like a sturdy iron pole firmly rooted in the ground.
"Qi Feidao is not easy to deal with," calmly commented Qi Feidao. "If I were Lu Cixian, I would move gracefully..."
Before he could finish speaking, the young boy directly picked up the monk in front of him!
He picked up... Qi Feidao?!!
Realizing the danger, Qi Feidao quickly tried to dodge, but Qiao Wan was faster and swiftly grabbed his throat in one smooth motion.
KO!
The mighty eight-foot-tall man was choked, his face turning red, almost losing consciousness.
The disciples from the three teachings widened their eyes in disbelief.
Lu Cixian picked up Zhi Kong?! Realizing what happened, everyone started splashing the water surface, causing waves to rise.
"Up, up, up!"
"Taoist friends, let's join forces! Lu Cixian is being wild, we need someone to teach him a lesson!"
The atmosphere around the Spiritual Spring immediately reached its peak.
The young men fought fiercely, throwing punches and dodging attacks.
Just then, a deep and cold voice spoke up.
"I'll take care of it."
Qiao Wan turned her head and was surprised.
Xie Xingzhi?
Expressionless, Xie Xingzhi threw away his sword, took off his shirt in front of Qiao Wan, revealing his strong chest.
Xie Xingzhi had a wealth of combat skills. Qiao Wan could see that she needed to rely on strength, so he deliberately chose a path that was more aligned with the principles of Tai Chi from the Daoist tradition.
With a combination of soft and strong moves, he became even more challenging to deal with than the previous opponents.
Qiao Wan composed herself, focused her attention, and devoted herself to facing the man in front of her.
She used punches to attack, elbows to lift, kicks to strike, and shoulders to collide.
The two of them fought relentlessly, determined to see the battle through to the end!
In the end, Qiao Wan, with her strength, was able to seize the opportunity. She used a clever move and caught Xie Xingzhi off guard, hooking his left leg as he attacked. Xie Xingzhi lost his balance and his face showed a slight change. He tried to steady himself, but Qiao Wan didn't give him a chance. She lifted him up by the waist and forcefully threw him into the spiritual spring.
Splash!
The disciples of the Three Sects couldn't help but twitch at the corners of their mouths. They coordinated with each other, taking a step back in unison.
The splashing water soaked the young man's thin clothes, reflecting his smooth muscle lines.
To be honest, Lu Cixian's muscles looked quite appealing. No wonder he had such strength.
With nothing better to do, the men changed to a different kind of contest.
Who had the best muscles?
"Look at Lu Cixian's muscles," a certain young man exclaimed, patting Qiao Wan's chest. "They're really strong."
"Stronger than what?" a deep voice interrupted.
Everyone turned their heads in alarm and saw a wheelchair by the shore, not knowing when it had appeared.
Ma Huaizhen was sitting in a wheelchair, with a smile on his face, and even a handkerchief tied around his hand.
"Hall Master Ma came to soak in the spirit spring too?"
Everyone's spirits lifted, and they greeted him warmly together.
Qiao Wan complained crazily, "Why is Ma Huaizhen here too!"
But the surprises didn't end there, as another dignified and sharp voice followed closely behind.
"Lu Cixian."
There was a hint of astonishment and anger in that voice.
Qiao Wan instantly stiffened, and a chill ran up her spine, one vertebra at a time.
Compared to the surprise of Ma Huaizhen being here, the presence of Miaofa here was clearly more terrifying.
When she saw Miaofa, who was dressed in a monk's robe and also had a handkerchief, Qiao Wan felt like she was in a nightmare.
This was turning into a horror movie!!
"Senior, senior, senior."
Miaofa stood behind Ma Huaizhen, his face showing a mix of emotions.
Qiao Wan thought to herself, "Stay calm... Let's find a place to hide, like..."
Her gaze fell on the spring of water.
With a loud splash, the young man plunged into the water.
Miaofa's face immediately turned even darker.
He has been busy with tasks at the Great Hall of Light recently, without any leisure time. Today, Ma Huaizhen specifically invited him to the Spiritual Spring to discuss the mastermind behind this mysterious market. Unexpectedly, he saw Qiao Wan and a group of men flexing their muscles here.
Miaofa's expression turned unfriendly as he sternly shouted, "Come up!"
Qiao Wan silently submerged herself in the water, making bubbling sounds.
But before Miaofa could take a few steps, there was a subtle change in the surrounding gazes.
Sensing the unusual attention directed towards him, Miaofa furrowed his brows keenly.
"Venerable One?"
"Why is Venerable One here?"
The young men's eyes sparkled, and they all spoke simultaneously, "Venerable One, do you want to join us in soaking?!"
Their enthusiasm seemed to be brewing some big conspiracy.
They had heard that Venerable One Miaofa was not only powerful above, but also below.
The disciples from the three sects, who were bored to the point of anxiety, all cast deep gazes towards Miaofa. The sight of his stunning face also made the men unable to hide their excitement.
The young friends exchanged a knowing glance and a bold idea came to mind at the same time.
Let's go, my taoist friends!! I heard that Venerable One Miaofa may seem tough, but he's actually gentle at heart. Let's take advantage of this opportunity to uncover his true self and expose him!
