Everyday I Get up to See the Villain Stealing the Show 99

After Han Changsheng entered the valley, he soon found Jiu Xian Feng Lai Ren. 

Feng Lai Ren held the jar of wine and drank happily. When he saw another person arrive, he mumbled with dissatisfaction, “There are so many guests today. Lu Honghua really made a lot of trouble for me.” 

Han Changsheng entered but didn’t plan to win. He just wanted to test Feng Lai Ren’s strength. An Yuan had been practicing martial arts with him for so long and he knew An Yuan, himself, had a lot of talent and was made of good material for practicing martial arts. Now, An Yuan was a first-class expert in the world, but he lost to Feng Lai Ren. Unfortunately, the Jiuxian Valley wouldn’t let both Han Changsheng and An Yuan enter at the same time. Otherwise, Han Changsheng would’ve been able to understand what was going on as he watched from the sidelines.

Seeing that Han Changsheng didn’t speak, Feng Lai Ren said, “Boy, won’t you report your name?”

Han Changsheng replied, “No need. Master, please have the first move.”

Few of the young people who came to challenge him started first. On the one hand, they respected their elders. On the other, they were tabooed. Feng Lai Ren didn’t talk nonsense, and with a twist of his foot, he sent a jar of wine flying towards Han Changsheng.

Han Changsheng didn’t hide at all and split the wine jar with his sword. As usual, Feng Lai Ren took advantage of this time to make a move. Han Changsheng never looked away from him and easily avoided it. 

However, Han Changsheng just avoided the attack. He did little to fight back. They were both tentative, testing the waters to bait out the other’s moves. Fen Lai Ren’s drunken sword was both fast and slow, seemingly messy, but orderly in his chaos. It was hard to grasp his rhythm. This was precisely why the drunken sword was so famous, and why countless masters had been defeated by it. 

However, Han Changsheng didn’t take the bait——because he didn’t mean to attack at all. No matter how many flaws Feng Lai Ren exposed to him, he would never make a move. 

“Boy.” Feng Lai Ren gave a drunken belch, then curled a wavering finger at himself. “Why, don’t you dare come over?” 

Han Changsheng smiled. 

Then, when Feng Lai Ren seemed drunk again, Han Changsheng finally attacked! Han Changsheng’s sword came to Feng Lai Ren’s eyes. Feng Lai Ren tilted his head back like he was about to fall, but avoided Han Changsheng’s sword and launched an attack on Han Changsheng’s rib cage with an outstretched fist. Han Changsheng quickly dodged it, but Feng Lai Ren hooked his feet again. Just as he did, Han Changsheng leaped back to avoid it.  

Feng Lai Ren tried a few more tricks一一but Han Changsheng dodged them one by one. When Feng Lai Ren felt bored and went to retreat, Han Changsheng would bait him to make another move. As they moved back and forth, the smile on Han Changsheng’s face grew bolder and bolder. Suddenly, he jumped out of the battle and clasped his hands before him. “Master, I give up.” 

Feng Lai Ren gave another belch with a strong scent of wine. “Give up?” 

“Yes,” Han Changsheng said, “I give up. I’m leaving. Goodbye, master.” Then, he turned and strode away, as if he was afraid of Feng Lai Ren coming after him and shouting to give him his token. 

Han Changsheng had already tried the depths of Feng Lai Ren. The guy was really a master. His drunken sword was a mix of chaos and order. The most difficult thing was that the order was chaotic. It was impossible to study his routine. But it didn’t matter. To defeat an enemy, he didn’t have to study his routine. As long as he had enough strength, he could win anyway! Having just fought through his tricks, Han Changsheng had a thought in the bottom of his mind. As long as there was enough strength, it wouldn’t be difficult to defeat Fen Lai Ren. Ordinarily, at An Yuan’s level, he shouldn’t have been defeated by Feng Lai Ren so quickly. He didn’t know what happened to that guy. In short, this matter could only be left to Han Changsheng. 

After Han Changsheng left, Feng Lai Ren went back to the rockery to lie down and drink another jar of wine. Before long, footsteps sounded in the valley again, and Feng Lai Ren sighed heavily. “There are so many people visiting today.” 

However, looking up, he realized it was a woman. 

Feng Lai Ren narrowed his eyes and stretched his waist. “It’s you.” 

The woman covered her nose and walked to a place ten meters away from Feng Lai Ren to sit down. “Every time I see you, the smell of alcohol on your body is very irritating. From what I see, those who you defeated were knocked out by the scent of alcohol, alone, and not your sword.” 

Feng Lai Ren chuckled, not caring, then picked up the wine jar and continued drinking. 

The woman asked, “How have you been these past few days?” 

Feng Lai Ren said, “A lot of three-legged cats have come to fight and I beat them all back. Just now two young people came here. They weren’t very old, and their swordsmanship and reactions were very good. One was slightly worse than the other, but the other was inexplicable. It’s like they came to try my moves, but gave up like they didn’t fight at all. But, if you came to see them earlier, I think you would’ve liked them.”  

“Oh?” The woman’s eyes lit up when she heard it. “Really?” 

Feng Lai Ren shook his head. “It’s a pity. No matter how much you like them, Hua Yueniang, if they can’t pass my test, neither will be the one.” 

Hua Yueniang curled her lips, then crossed her legs and said, “I told you, don’t be so serious. Since you received the commission from Lu Honghua, I won’t let those people look for me everywhere. I’ll be here in your Jiuxian Valley. I tell you, if it’s someone I’m fond of, you have to let me touch the water, too!” 

“Haha.” Feng Lai Ren didn’t take it seriously. “Even if they passed our tests, there’s still that old man with a weird temper. I’m afraid that few can stand him.” 

Hua Yueniang pouted her lips and left to sort out her residence. 

Han Changsheng left Jiuxian Valley and said that he had lost, then rode off with An Yuan. He didn’t mention a word about what happened in the valley. 

The two continued on their way and spent the night in the wilderness. The next morning, An Yuan woke up to find that the person with him was missing. Han Changsheng left only a note saying that he remembered that something had fallen out in the last town. He said that An Yuan should go first and wait for him in the next town and that he would soon catch up. 

Of course, Han Changsheng didn’t really lose anything. Instead, he put on his make-up, changed his appearance into that of An Yuan’s, then returned to Jiuxian Valley. 

The two children outside the valley gave a surprised cry when they saw Han Changsheng. After being defeated by Feng Lai Ren, it wasn’t uncommon to come back and challenge him again, but it was still somewhat rare, because most of the time, the challenger would wait three to five years to catch up before challenging him again. After losing once, they would go away in frustration because they knew he was completely out of their league. Other than that, some people practiced for half a month and returned thinking their skills had suddenly surged, only to come back to death. Often, the second time, Feng Lai Ren would beat those guys to the ground to make them more aware of themselves. But, just one day later, Han Changsheng came back to challenge him. They really had never seen it. 

Han Changsheng smiled and greeted the children. They let him go, and he walked into the valley, then heard the children’s comments behind him. 

“He seems uglier than yesterday.” 

“Yes, I think so too. I was surprised when I saw them for the first time yesterday. There weren’t such beautiful men in the world. Today is not as beautiful as yesterday!” 

Han Changsheng: “…” 

Motherfucker, do you bastards know how hard I worked?! The most difficult thing in the world to copy is An Yuan! It’s hard to make myself that beautiful!

“Do you think he’s so beautiful he can win?” 

“Who knows? But, I want him to come and lose every day.” 

Han Changsheng angrily strode into the valley. 

Not a moment later, he came to the rockery he’d seen the day before. Feng Lai Ren was still laying under it just like he was the day before, but the scent of his wine was much stronger. With just the scent of the valley, those who couldn’t take their drink were worried they’d return drunk. All around Feng Lai Ren’s feet were empty wine jars, and he laid as if he was asleep.  

Also on the rockery was a woman trimming her nails. Hearing the footsteps, she inadvertently looked up at Han Changsheng, then lowered her head to continue working on her nails. However, for just a moment, she seemed as if lightning struck her and raised her head abruptly. She stared at Han Changsheng with bright eyes. 

Han Changsheng clasped his hands. “Master.”

Feng Lai Ren did not respond and slept soundly. 

Han Changsheng frowned, and the woman wiped her saliva from her lips. With that expression, it was like she leapt forward and ran to wipe Han Changsheng away. Han Changsheng called again, “Master?” 

Hua Yueniang swallowed and returned to normal. She smiled. “You didn’t come at the right time. I advise you to return in a few hours or even tomorrow.” 

Han Changsheng frowned. “Is it inconvenient for Master Feng Lai Ren to see me now?” 

Hua Yueniang said, “It’s not inconvenient, but he is too drunk. You’d better wait for him to wake up.” 

Han Changsheng thought the guy was weakest when he was sober. It was better to wait. Hua Yueniang said, “Now he is very drunk, he is at his strongest. I’m afraid it’s not worth fighting him now.”

It stunned Han Changsheng. “Can he fight now?” 

Hua Yueniang held out her hand. “He’s called Jiu Xian. When he’s this drunk, he’s considered to be immortal.” 

Han Changsheng evidently didn’t believe much of the guy who slept like a dead pig.

Hua Yueniang threw her nail clipper at Feng Lai Ren’s face. Feng Lai Ren suddenly slapped it like a fly. The nail clipper flew out and nailed itself into the rockery until it was completely submerged. 

Han Changsheng hissed in surprise.

Hua Yueniang said, “I see you passed my level. If you want to win, why don’t you come back when he is not so drunk?” 

However, Han Changsheng insisted, “Since he can fight, let’s do it now.” Although he didn’t know who Hua Yueniang was or what it meant to pass her level, he was still eager to return to An Yuan. The sooner he could get things done, the better. Also, the stronger his opponent was, the more excited he was. There was no reason to shrink back.

Han Changsheng played offense and drew out his sword to stab straight towards Feng Lai Ren!

Feng Lai Ren seemed to itch inadvertently. With a slap, a jar of unfinished wine flew straight towards Han Changsheng. Han Changsheng stretched out his palm to catch it and pushed back his internal power. But he was surprised——what kind of wicked Kung Fu had this guy practiced? Even his internal power was stronger than the day before!

Another jar flew over. The two jars collided with each other and smashed apart, sending liquor and broken ceramic pieces all over. Feng Lai Ren belched, and the sharp ceramic shards flew towards Han Changsheng. But Han Changsheng wasn’t in a hurry. He dodged left to right and cut pieces of pottery with his sword. After the mess, he didn’t get stained with even a single drop of wine. 

Hua Yueniang sat on the rockery and watched the battle. She couldn’t help but caress her hand and call out, “Good!”

Today, Han Changsheng was no longer as careful as he was the day before. In the beginning, he used all his strength. His moves were extremely vicious and his sword pierced Feng Lai Ren. The man rolled on the spot and stretched out lazily, letting the wine jars all over the floor get smashed in the chaos until he, himself, was buried amongst them. Han Changsheng’s sword seemed to have eyes, however, and he chased after him wherever he went, until the wine altar had been smashed apart. 

Whoa!

Feng Lai Ren jumped out of the broken pottery pieces, yawned lazily, then opened his eyes. “Ah, it’s you, boy, coming back again.” He spoke like he’d never seen Han Changsheng before. 

Han Changsheng didn’t answer and continued to attack. His swordsmanship wasn’t fancy at all. Anyone who had learned swordsmanship could attempt it, but few of them could stab so accurately and fiercely. 

Feng Lai Ren was strained trying to fend off his successive attacks, but seemed to be immersed in his drunken state. Hua Yueniang looked straight ahead, forgetting to cheer. 

“Bang!” 

Only then did Feng Lai Ren have time to draw his sword. The two blades collided, shooting sparks everywhere! 

Feng Lai Ren kicked Han Changsheng’s abdomen, but Han Changsheng held his foot with his left hand. He retreated half a step, realizing that Feng Lai Ren’s internal power was much stronger than it had been the day before. Hua Yueniang’s words were true, but on the contrary, he was not prepared enough. 

“Creak!” 

Feng Lai Ren took advantage of the opportunity to turn around, kick, and retract his foot. At the same time, he grabbed Han Changsheng’s arm with one hand. Han Changsheng stopped quickly, but he tore off half his sleeve. 

“Hiss!” Sitting on the rockery, Hua Yueniang took a breath, covered her mouth in surprise, and stared at Han Changsheng’s arm without blinking. 

Han Changsheng didn’t care about the loss of half his sleeve and continued to attack with his sword. Feng Lai Ren took out the drunken sword again and flaunted a mistake for him——

“Whoa!” 

Han Changsheng’s sword rested on Feng Lai Ren’s neck. Blood slowly oozed from Feng Lai Ren’s face. The blood pooled into a bead and slid down his neck. The mark was long, but the wound wasn’t deep. 

If he wasn’t a master, he wouldn’t have been able to see the thrilling undercurrent surging just then! Feng Lai Ren sold out a flaw, but it wasn’t the real flaw. He left enough backhands to correct it, but Han Changsheng relied on his speed and strength to make Feng Lai Ren’s next move useless, until the fake flaw became real. At the last moment, his sword was sure to hurt Feng Lai Ren, but he didn’t hesitate or soften his hand for a moment. If he stopped the sword then, the man who showed his flaws would become him——from the beginning of the fight, he had only one thought, the desire to win!

Feng Lai Ren reached out his hand and touched the wound on his face. He showed his teeth, but didn’t mean to be angry. There were risks in martial arts competitions. It was impossible to exert all of one’s strength to avoid hurting others all the time. This “An Yuan” still had a lot of scruples the day before. After one night, not only did his sword skills get sharper, but his heart, as well. It was really rare. 

“I won, master.” Han Changsheng’s lips curled upwards. After fighting Feng Lai Ren, all they had left to do was see Hua Yueniang. His big plan would soon be completed!

Feng Lai Ren gave a hum, then backed away, and Han Changsheng withdrew his sword. Feng Lai Ren turned and walked into the rockery. After a moment, he returned and handed Han Changsheng a bag of wine. “Here is a 100-year-old wine. I will give it to you.” 

Han Changsheng happily took it. This should be the second token!

Feng Lai Ren patted Han Changsheng on the back and said, “Boy, not bad!” 

Han Changsheng frowned——he didn’t know what was in Feng Lai Ren’s hand, and he used little strength, but the place he rested it hurt a bit. 

Hua Yueniang, who had been watching the battle, also jumped down from the rockery, took out a flower hairpin from her sleeve, and threw it to him. With a smile, she said, “This is my gift to you. I didn’t expect you to achieve so much while you were still so young. When you ascend to the throne, I’m afraid there will be a new atmosphere in the Wulin!” 

Han Changsheng took the hairpin in wonder. Who was this bitch? Her words were nice, though. After passing Feng Lai Ren’s level, could this person become the leader?

Hua Yueniang also came forward to pat Han Changsheng’s back. Han Changsheng flashed his teeth. What was the matter with these people? Why did his skin become very sensitive and delicate, so that when they touched him, he felt hot and pained? 

With a smile, Hua Yueniang continued, “In a few months, Hua Yueniang will definitely go to Kunlun Mountain to see you succeed. I am excited to think about the expressions of those old people at those relentless meetings, ha.” 

Han Changsheng: “…” Wait, Hua Yueniang? Wasn’t she the person who held the third token? This woman was Hua Yueniang? So, the flower hairpin was the third keepsake!

The old man Beihu tested his character and Feng Lai Ren tested his martial arts. This has long been known by everyone in the Wulin. However, no one knew what Hua Yueniang tested the candidates for, so there were many rumors. Han Changsheng still had a headache. He didn’t know how to pass Hua Yueniang’s test. In the end, he broke through the iron shoes and didn’t even have to look for her to find her! He was both happy and inexplicable. He couldn’t help but ask, “Master Hua, you said I passed your test? How so?” 

She smiled again and said, “To be the leader of the Wulin is to be the face of the Wulin. You can have outstanding martial arts and noble character, but if you have a ferocious face, like someone who has just killed a man and drank his blood, I’m afraid it’s hard to convince the public to let you achieve a high position.”

Han Changsheng: “………………” After all this time, he’d been smitten with a woman hosting a beauty pageant for men.

In any case, he had the three tokens all in hand. Han Changsheng thanked them and quickly left. He mounted his horse and rode to where An Yuan would be waiting.