Martial Arts: Starting from a Seemingly Real System

Chapter 126: Someone is thinking about me for no reason

Qiao Rui went north to Songshan to become a disciple of Shaolin. On the way, he met a lovely girl. While they were chatting, the girl suddenly complained that it was all Qiao Rui's fault that she had to travel outside in the scorching sun.

They had just met by chance and didn't know each other, but the girl's words left Qiao Rui confused and bewildered, as he clearly didn't even recognize her!

Qiao Rui was secretly surprised and couldn't help asking, "What do you mean?"

The young girl said indignantly, "Ever since Qiao Rui became famous in Shushan, rumors have spread that he will soon go to Songshan to become a disciple of Shaolin. With his level of cultivation, he will be the number one lay disciple of Shaolin by then."

"Oh?"

Qiao Rui touched his nose, a little surprised. He had been busy in the city before, preparing for the trip north. Whenever he had some free time, he taught Huang Jingxuan martial arts in his house in Banyue Lane. He didn't pay attention to these rumors.

"But even so, what does it have to do with you, girl?" Qiao Rui said.

"How come it doesn't matter?" The girl hummed in dissatisfaction, with her lips pouted high.

"My eldest brother Chu Tianfeng has been studying under the head of the Shaolin Discipline Academy, Master Wu Se, since he was young. His internal strength has already reached the first-class level. He has also learned one of the 72 Shaolin unique skills, the 'Dragon Claw Hand'. He is known as the 'Invincible Iron Claw' in the martial arts world. He is the best among the Shaolin laymen!"

"And then what?" Qiao Rui silently took note of this person and continued to ask.

"I just don't accept it. I want to go and challenge Qiao Rui to see what rights he has to compete with my eldest brother for the title of the number one lay disciple of Shaolin!" the girl said angrily.

"So, you are going to Longxing City to settle accounts with Qiao Rui?"

Qiao Rui finally understood what was going on. He felt angry and amused at the same time. He wondered who he had offended to offend such a cute little girl.

"I'm going home!" When the girl said this, she became more and more indignant, with her cheeks puffed up.

"I blocked him at his home, the Yunlai Inn, for several days, but that guy refused to show up," the girl said angrily.

"I think he is just afraid of fighting. This coward with a false reputation made me make a wasted trip!"

"Ah, this..." Qiao Rui felt helpless. He had no idea at all. He thought that Tian Jing had blocked this boring thing for him.

"You are also speechless about Qiao Rui, right?" Seeing his strange expression, the girl thought he was standing up for her.

......

Qiao Rui smiled bitterly, what can I say?

"Miss, it's time for us to set off!" At this time, the leader of the guards reminded from the side.

"So soon? Sit a little longer, I haven't had enough tea yet!" It was the first time for the girl to go away from home, and she didn't want to go back so soon.

"It's getting late. If we don't set off now, we'll miss our destination and have to sleep in the wilderness!" The leader of the guards looked at the sky and urged again.

"Is that so?" the girl was a little reluctant. She often inquired about some interesting and wonderful things in the martial arts world. Now she happened to meet a martial arts friend who looked pleasing to the eye and could chat with her, but he had to leave before she had enough fun, which made her quite depressed.

However, she also knew that she had little experience in the martial arts world. Before she left, her eldest brother had repeatedly reminded her to listen to Guard Zhan. Now that she saw that Guard Zhan was speaking seriously, she didn't want to confront him.

Although the girl is a little bit jumpy and lively, she is not willful or capricious!

"I'm leaving now. You must be careful when you're alone!"

The guards packed their luggage and escorted the girl away on horseback. Before leaving, the girl turned back and reminded Qiao Rui to be careful.

Qiao Rui felt warm in his heart. She was a kind little girl, although a little fierce!

He shook his head and laughed, then slowly drank the mountain tea. Since Guard Zhan was wary of him, it would not be good for him to just follow him.

After slowly drinking two more cups of tea, Qiao Rui estimated that they had gone far away. Then he stood up, paid for the tea, mounted his majestic black Lilong horse, and swayed away.

All the way north!

After crossing mountains and forests, crossing rivers and bridges, and passing Nanyang, the next stop is Dengfeng. Qiao Rui suddenly stopped his horse and listened attentively.

There was some noise ahead, and the sound of weapons colliding could be heard faintly, as if someone was fighting.

But with his arrival, the sounds of fighting died down.

He could hear the sound of fighting ahead, and the people ahead could naturally hear the heavy sound of his horse's hooves.

Qiao Rui was also a man of great skill and courage. He rode his horse forward leisurely and turned a corner along the official road. In the open area ahead, he saw two groups of people confronting each other.

One side of the two groups was obviously a group of bandits, with a group of minions dressed in various clothes and four leaders dressed in luxurious clothes.

On the other side, there were a dozen guards in uniform, all of them familiar faces.

It was exactly the group of people with the cute girl that Qiao Rui had met at the tea stall before. All the guards were injured and looked embarrassed, but they still protected the girl in the middle and she was not hurt at all.

On the other hand, the bandits were in high spirits. Led by three leaders, they surrounded the young girl's guard. Another leader, holding a large wine gourd, was leisurely supporting the rear and was too lazy to take action.

As Qiao Rui approached, the girl saw who was coming and was horrified. She said anxiously, "Brother, please leave quickly. I can't protect you now!"

Qiao Rui nodded to the girl, grinned, then walked in front of the girl and said to the bandits, "I'm just passing by. Can you please let me pass?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the guards on the girl's side all frowned and looked unfriendly.

This person is too heartless. Although the lady asked you to leave, I didn't expect you to be so straightforward. You are really a coward.

A fierce-looking man with disheveled hair came forward from among the bandits. He spat a mouthful of thick phlegm on the ground and said disdainfully, "Let me chop you twice. I'll let you go when I feel satisfied!"

Qiao Rui turned around and looked at the girl, spreading his hands, "They won't let me leave, what should I do?"

"Then come to my side. When the fight starts, I will try my best to protect you!" The girl waved the sword in her hand.

The scabbard of the sword is gorgeous, and the blade is cold and sharp. It is obviously a good sword at first glance, but it has not been stained with blood.

"Miss!" Guard Zhan pulled the girl and asked her to stay among the guards and not move. Then he stepped out of the line and came to Qiao Rui with his hands clasped.

"Please, brave man, lend us a helping hand because of my young lady's sincerity towards you!" After saying this, he bowed deeply.

No one could see through Qiao Rui's abilities and instead thought he was just an ordinary person. Only Zhan, who was also a first-class guard, could vaguely sense that Qiao Rui was extraordinary.

"Huh? Guard Zhan, what are you doing..."

The girl was stunned for a moment, and looked at Guard Zhan, then at Qiao Rui in a daze, and suddenly she realized that this older brother was a great master. Although she was a little naive, she was not stupid. She just lacked experience and knowledge in the world.

Thinking that she treated this guy as a friend and always considered him, but this guy had been deceiving her all along, the girl's fair and delicate round face quickly fell.

She wrinkled her nose, widened her eyes, and glared at Qiao Rui.

Qiao Rui was very happy when he saw the girl's fierce look. He winked at her and smiled, then turned to look at the ferocious man.

"The evil and fierce Heavenly King?"