TopAppnovel Chapter 446: Huang Rong
Chapter 446: Huang Rong
"Who might you be?"
Guo Jing’s heart was truly puzzled, shocked to the extreme. Although his recent exchange with Ding Ling was brief, he had already sensed that Ding Ling’s remarkably grand and profound palm power was exactly the same as his own Dragon Subduing Palm Power!
Moreover, the opponent’s Dragon Subduing Palm Power was even more vigorous, tyrannical, and fierce than his own!
If not for his deep skill, the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms had already reached Great Perfection.
Just now, in the clash of palms, it was almost certain that his hand would have been crushed!
Thinking of this, Guo Jing’s heart shivered. He tightened his grip on Wu Santong, signaling him to remain calm, while his piercing gaze fixed unblinkingly on Ding Ling:
"You are so young, yet have mastered the essence of the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms! Your skill is so profound, I am indeed ashamed in comparison. I wonder which family’s disciple you are, and which master taught such a remarkable talent like you?!"
Guo Jing’s voice was loud and clear.
He made no effort to hide anything.
The people around could hear clearly.
Everyone’s expression changed in astonishment.
Some suspected that Guo Jing was merely being modest.
Others, who knew Guo Jing’s nature, realized he wouldn’t exaggerate, and thus grew even more cautious and scrutinizing of Ding Ling.
Those at a loss were the Wu Brothers, who were overturned on the ground. Hearing Guo Jing speak in such a way, it was clear he wasn’t planning to avenge them, causing them to look at each other in dismay, feeling somewhat despondent. At this moment, they felt as if they had fallen into an abyss, abandoned like discarded trash, their desolation and dismay extremely apparent.
The sprightly young girl was conversing with a blind old man, her eyes constantly scanning for signs. Seeing the Wu Brothers in such a state, she couldn’t help but feel compassion.
The Wu Brothers shared a deep bond with her. Seeing them beaten so badly, her own father not avenging them, but rather praising the enemy, anger welled up within her, and she couldn’t help but say furiously:
"Father has such profound skill, not even Grandfather dares to claim victory. This person looks so young; starting martial training from birth wouldn’t make him stronger than Father.
Why does Father have to destroy our own prestige to praise others?!
You must know they’ve seriously injured the Wu Brothers and their family! If we forgive this, I..."
"Fu’er."
The beautiful woman beside Guo Jing couldn’t help but scold her sternly:
"I told you to shut up, didn’t you hear?!"
The sprightly young girl was frightened, her face turning white, her pretty almond eyes brimming red with tears in an instant, feeling deeply wronged.
In all her years, it was the first time her mother had scolded her so harshly, especially under the watchful eyes of everyone, right under the enemy’s nose!
This was an unprecedented occurrence.
Her heart couldn’t help but ache, feeling sad. She stood to the side, feeling deeply wronged, yet unable to stop herself from sobbing.
It was clear the sprightly young girl felt humiliated and disgraced, ashamed and furious to death!
The blind old man, with acute hearing, clearly heard the commotion and felt great compassion for the sprightly young girl. Seeing her crying in grievance, he couldn’t contain his anger, forcefully tapping his cane on the ground, making loud thumping sounds:
"No matter who the newcomer is, no matter how profound their skill, harming members of the Guo Family is unforgivable! Jing’er..."
He looked in Guo Jing’s direction and shouted:
"You must not soften your stance."
"I understand, Master."
Guo Jing nodded reluctantly, giving the beautiful woman a glance.
The beautiful woman understood Guo Jing very well and approached the blind old man, whispering a few words near his ear. The blind old man’s heart jolted, quieting instantly.
No one knew what the beautiful woman said.
Only Ding Ling vaguely overheard snippets about Guo Jing not lying and the newcomer being a terrifyingly supreme master.
The blind old man, though unafraid of masters or death, realized that causing a disturbance affecting the Guo Jing couple was inappropriate, so he suppressed his displeasure, contemplating inwardly:
"When time permits, I, old blind man, must find this person and spar a bit!"
"My master is straightforward and blunt, yet harbors no malice."
Guo Jing proactively introduced his side, pointing at the beautiful woman:
"This is my wife, Huang Rong. She is also the current Beggar Gang Leader."
Pointing at the sprightly young girl:
"That is my daughter, Guo Fu."
Pointing at the blind old man:
"My master, Ke Zhen’e."
Pointing at the scholarly man holding a brush:
"The top calligrapher of the south, disciple of Master Yideng, Zhu Ziliu."
Pointing at a dark-skinned, raggedly clothed, kindly-looking man:
"Beggar Gang’s nine-bag Elder, Loyal and Righteous Luu Youjiao."
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A number of people were introduced one by one by Guo Jing. Afterwards, he looked at Ding Ling and cupped his hands:
"I, Guo Jing, walk upright and sit with a clear conscience. Who are you, kind sir? Please clarify."
"I am Ding Ling."
Ding Ling replied with a calm expression.
Just a single sentence.
Yet it caused many to change their expression.
Although, most people still didn’t react.
Evidently, Ding Ling’s deeds weren’t widely known.
Even those who knew might not entirely believe, as it sounded quite absurd.
Moreover, a common name isn’t uncommon; Ding Ling being so young, accompanied by a cold and beautiful girl resembling the moon goddess Chang’e, naturally makes it normal not to associate him with the infamous "Ten Thousand Butcher" Ding Ling.
Only Huang Rong’s pretty face changed slightly, asking hesitantly:
"Are you the Hero Ding who crushed Kublai’s elite army? Ding Ling, the Hero Ding?"
This comment was somewhat insincere.
Or rather.
Craftily stated.
Without directly revealing Ding Ling’s feats of defeating Shaolin’s high monks, she mentioned Ding Ling’s admirable side.
She even respectfully referred to Ding Ling as Hero.
Which testifies to Huang Rong’s skillfulness.
Others hearing Huang Rong thus enlightened.
Those in the know gasped, faces changing, eyes filled with fear;
The unaware, seeing those informed become fearful of Ding Ling, couldn’t help but feel a chill and take two steps back, daring not to underestimate or antagonize Ding Ling, lest they invite calamity.
Clever individuals were indeed more prevalent.
Knowing Ding Ling’s prowess, who would dare provoke him?
Especially seeing Ding Ling calmly confirm himself as Ding Ling who crushed a vast army, causing a stir!
But they were, after all, martial arts figures, extraordinary ones. Guo Jing, more so a hero of the times, said without hesitation:
"Since it’s Hero Ding in person, may I ask what grudge exists between our families that prompted you to act so ruthlessly against the juniors?"
Ding Ling admitted his true identity.
Instantly upgrading from a young man to a ’senior.’
The Wu Brothers were instantly relegated from peers to juniors in the presence of Ding Ling.
Wu Xiwen and Wu Dunru, hearing this, felt tumultuous, waves crashing inside, struggling to remain calm.
Especially Wu Xiwen.
Recalling past insults, disdain, and contempt towards Ding Ling, his face flushed, ashamed unto death!
Ding Ling, this master, with such an identity, treated him courteously, addressing him as Brother Wu.
Yet he assumed Ding Ling was trying to ascend through him!
Such a formidable person.
Why bother claiming brotherhood with him?
Claiming brotherhood with him was considering him Wu Xiwen!
But how did he respond?! Realizing this, Wu Xiwen felt even the pain faded somewhat, deeper feelings of unease and apprehension troubled him.
Nonetheless, there was anger and hatred, albeit temporarily suppressed due to Ding Ling’s staggering identity shock.