“Master, that monster has been hiding tightly recently, we haven’t found any trace of her!”
“Hmph, this is enough! I’ll go fetch the Demon-Slaying Sword right away—let’s see how Dantian San dares escape this time!”
In Beigong Zhen’s heart, she knew she had to deal with Dantian San, at least ensuring he would never know peace again. As for whether she could actually win—somehow, that had become less important.
“The Emperor’s decree has arrived—Lord Beigong, receive the imperial edict!”
Just then, a thin voice suddenly rang out. A group of eunuchs, chests puffed out and mincing with exaggerated flair, marched into the small county yamen.
“By the Mandate of Heaven, the decree of Emperor Ao states: The Empress Dowager’s birthday approaches… the Emperor has specially arranged the ‘Gathering of Immortals,’ inviting cultivators from all sects in the East Victorious Divine Continent to the capital to offer their congratulations… to maintain peace in the capital, Beigong Ping is hereby summoned back to the capital! So decreed!”
“Your servant, Beigong Ping, receives the decree!” The entire Beigong household knelt in unison. Beigong Zhen, though deeply unwilling, had no choice but to bow her head. With each nod, the Six Blind Town rejoiced, and the gloom in the heart of Dantian San vanished.
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“Boss! Boss! Great news!” Bing and Tiao, shouting excitedly, rushed into the secret hideout where their leader had been hiding. These past few days had been stifling not only for Dantian San, but also for his underlings, who had been enduring unbearable boredom.
“Ha! Ha!” Upon hearing that the Beigong father and daughter had suddenly returned to the capital, Dantian San transformed from a sickly cat into a roaring tiger. He laughed maniacally, “Hah! You think you can fight me? Brothers, hit the streets—we’re back in business!”
“Hiiii~” As they stepped into the market, the familiar atmosphere caused the group of ruffians to shut their eyes in unison, inhaling deeply and blissfully before launching into their long-awaited, blissful lifestyle at their boss’s signal.
“Hmm! These apples are pretty good!” Dantian San approached a fruit stall. Before he could even reach out, the vendor eagerly handed him the biggest, reddest apple with a wide grin: “Brother San, here you go—eat as much as you like! If you want more, I’ll give you a whole basket.”
“Plop!” Dantian San’s eyes nearly popped out of his head. He almost fell flat on the ground in shock, staring at the vendor in disbelief several times, but couldn’t detect the slightest hint of pretense.
This guy must be sick—he’s no fun at all!
Without resistance, there was no thrill. Disappointed, Qiao San immediately left the fruit stall and deliberately quickened his pace toward the tofu shop.
“Tofu Beauty, I’ll have a bowl of tofu pudding—make it the softest kind, just like your pretty face! Hehe…” The most beautiful girl on this street was undoubtedly the Tofu Beauty, known for her fiery attitude. Dantian San and his gang often teased and quarreled with her.
“Ooooh, Brother San, what a rare guest! Please sit down—I’ll make you a pot of good tea first, hehe…” Tofu Beauty’s reaction was indeed dramatic, but not in the way Dantian San had hoped. Instead of an angry glare, she gave him flirtatious glances, even brushing her shoulder against him a few times deliberately.
“Whoa! You… you’re flirting with me?!”
Dantian San couldn’t believe his eyes. He shook his head hard and blinked repeatedly, but the Tofu Beauty’s dreamy gaze didn’t change.
This… this is too strange! Has the sun risen from the west? Or has my identity as the ‘Great Rogue Hero’ been exposed?!
“Boss! Boss! I can’t take it anymore!”
“Boss! Boss! We can’t even be hooligans anymore! Waaah!”
Bing and Tiao came running, yelling loudly. The group of small-time ruffians, with gloomy faces, sobbed: “Boss, everyone’s gone mad! It’s not fun at all!”
As the saying goes: stay near vermilion, and you turn red; stay near ink, and you turn black. A boss like this breeds followers like this. The gang of ruffians, staring at the “mad” crowd, could only laugh bitterly. Overwhelmed by the crowd’s enthusiasm, they fled the market and emerged onto the bustling street.
“It’s Dantian San—he’s the one!”
“Look! Dantian San is here!” Several pedestrians began shouting.
“Hero! Dantian San, the great hero!” In an instant, the entire street was packed, with people cheering and rushing toward Dantian San. Their overwhelming passion made their eyes gleam with golden light, as if they were about to swallow Qiao San whole.
“Me? A hero?!” Dantian San pointed at himself in disbelief, frozen like a statue, muttering: “I’m… a hero?! Haha… I’m a hero?!”
A hooligan turned hero? The world is full of strange and amusing things—but this was an ironclad truth!
During Qiao San’s brief “absence,” the girls he had rescued hadn’t been idle. His heroic feat of slaying demons had already spread throughout the Six Blind Town. This new “hero craze” was even more widespread and sensational than his previous adventure in the Ghost Forest.
“Clomp! Clomp!” Unaccustomed to the attention, Dantian San ran as fast as he could. He couldn’t stay in the city any longer. With a sudden thought, he sped toward the hoodlums’ headquarters—the City God Temple.
He had hoped to catch his breath, but the enthusiasm of the local gangsters was just as intense—if not more so!
“Greetings to the Grand Boss! May Master San enjoy this day every year!” Though the greetings were awkward and comical, the act of kneeling was perfectly synchronized. No one dared to show the slightest disrespect to Dantian San, the new Grand Boss.
If Dantian San could even defeat demons, how could they not be convinced? Besides, following such a heroic boss meant that the danger would be his to bear while they enjoyed the pleasures first. Why wouldn’t they follow such a fool and enjoy a blissful life? Hehe…
“Grand Boss? Me?!” Qiao San was stunned again. He realized that this time, he had truly become the Grand Boss—not a puppet, not a scapegoat, but the real—leader of the Six Blind Town’s hooligan haven!
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Twists and turns, unexpected turns—within the unique Six Blind Town, the hooligan hero Dantian San had become almost godlike. These days, just fending off women’s flirtatious glances was enough to leave him dizzy.
If it weren’t for the lingering worry over Qing Niang’s disappearance, these would truly be heavenly days.
Thinking of his sister-in-law again, the usually diligent Qiao San sighed helplessly once more: “Shier, Qing Niang has been missing for so long—could she be in danger? And when will I be able to go to the Underworld Sea to rescue her?”
The little fox spirit instinctively lowered her gaze, fearful that Qiao San might detect the barely noticeable panic in her eyes. “Master San, don’t rush. Your magic isn’t strong enough yet—if you go now, you’ll only walk into a trap. Don’t worry, the hermits of the Underworld Sea claim to be righteous. They won’t harm Sister Qing until they’ve lured you in.”
“Hmm… I hope she’s safe. Sigh… And that Book Spirit girl—haven’t seen her in ages!”
Ever since surviving the twelfth near-death trial, the Book Spirit had mysteriously vanished. Yet, within Qiao San’s inner world, a strange new presence had begun to emerge—an unfamiliar yet oddly familiar sensation, filled with a warmth that made even his dreams feel cozy. It felt so distant, as if…
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