Chapter 160 Arriving at Tiger Head Mountain

"There are four leaders on Tiger Head Mountain, known as the Four Heroes of Tiger Head Mountain. They have a great reputation around the Lu River, and their skills are extraordinary..."

In a forest, Zhou Jing and his two hundred or so men were resting. They sat on the ground in twos and threes, munching on dry food and chatting idly.

Guo Hai Shen knew the Green Forest heroes like the back of his hand, talking eloquently. A circle of people surrounded him, listening to his account of the situation.

"The First Head, 'Fiery Mane Lion' Peng Jin, the Second Head, 'Golden Saber' Hong Dingxian, the Third Head, 'Flying Arrow Hand' Li Pei, and the Fourth Head, 'Flowery Face Bear' Shi Dong are all formidable... The most powerful of them is Hong Dingxian, who once fought against 'Divine Mace' Lu Yunzhao of Red Cloud Mountain, and they were evenly matched after sixty rounds. He is a famous Green Forest master in Lu River and the face of Tiger Head Mountain."

Nearby, Zhou Jing sat on a rock in a commanding posture, his black iron dragon-patterned spear resting across his knees, listening carefully.

Hearing this, his eyes flashed slightly, and he asked:

"Brother, tell me more about this Hong Dingxian."

Guo Hai Shen nodded: "I know this person too. He is skilled at using a golden-backed broadsword with a large ring. His saber technique is very superb. When I used to wander around the Lu River area, I also visited Tiger Head Mountain and met him."

"What is this person's background? Does brother know?"

Fang Zhen asked curiously from the side.

Guo Hai Shen sighed and said:

"I heard people say that this Hong Dingxian is also a man with a hard life. He was originally from Wenshui County, and his family was poor since childhood. His father was a gambler who lost his mother to others. He died early, and he was raised by his aunt and uncle. But he was born with an extraordinary appetite and was disliked by his aunt and uncle. He was tall and strong since he was a child, so he mixed on the streets early and was a well-known hoodlum in the county.

Later, his uncle somehow offended a wealthy man in the county and was framed, tortured into confessing, and died of serious injuries in prison. His aunt became crazy ever since. Once, she went crazy in the street and bumped into the local county sheriff, who slapped her. Unexpectedly, the sheriff used too much force, and his aunt lay at home for three days and died.

Hong Dingxian went to the authorities several times to file a complaint, but there was no result. The wealthy man who framed his uncle knew the county magistrate and bought off the witnesses, so naturally nothing happened. And the county sheriff was a member of the government and a confidant of the county magistrate, so he used his influence. The county magistrate said that his aunt had been suffering from a serious illness and ruled that her sudden death was unrelated to the county sheriff, who was also acquitted.

One day, Hong Dingxian ran into the wealthy man in the street. In a fit of anger, he stabbed him with a knife, killing him in the street and cutting his throat. Then he fled out of the county town, escaped the government's pursuit, and somehow went to Tiger Head Mountain, where he has been living as an outlaw ever since."

Guo Hai Shen had traveled all over the country and knew the Green Forest heroes, with extraordinary connections. He was a well-informed intelligence database.

Everyone has a gossip heart. After listening intently, everyone sighed.

Fang Zhen said angrily, "The world is full of such dirty things, it's really frustrating!"

Zhang San also sighed, "This hero is capable and has a way to take revenge. What can ordinary people like us do if we encounter this kind of thing? If it weren't for following big brother, we would still be oppressed by the Wu family."

Over the past few months, the Red Cloud Mountain lackeys had already scouted the Wu Family Village, and everyone knew the current situation.

Wu Zheng, the eldest son of the Wu family, invited the county magistrate to take back the land deed duplicate and, with the help of the Lu family's prestige and the government officials, regained the fields and re-calculated the accounts.

Many villagers in Wu Family Village had returned to being tenant farmers. They wanted to cause trouble, but they were afraid of Wu Zheng's power and dared not speak out.

However, Wu Zheng exempted the rent for the months when the land deed was lost and did not pursue it. The local villagers did not make any more trouble and accepted the return to the Wu family's rule, feeling that they had already gained a bargain.

Zhang San and the other five had more than once rejoiced that they had left with Zhou Jing, otherwise they would have to go back to their previous lives. Moreover, they were the ones involved in the destruction of the Wu family. If Wu Zheng wanted to vent his anger, how could they get any good?

Zhou Jing frowned and asked in a deep voice, "The wealthy man is dead, what about that county sheriff?"

Guo Hai Shen was stunned, thought for a while, and muttered:

"Hong Dingxian only killed the wealthy man, I haven't heard of him dealing with the county sheriff. In my opinion, he was so angry that he took revenge, killed the man and ran away, and didn't have time to do anything else, right? Moreover, the county sheriff is an official. Not many people dare to do such a rebellious thing as killing an official..."

As he spoke, he suddenly remembered his second brother's deeds and quickly coughed and stopped talking.

Zhou Jing's eyes flashed, and he deliberately snorted coldly: "This Hong has bloodiness, but it's not enough. It's not refreshing to take revenge halfway! Do you know where this Wenshui County is?"

Guo Hai Shen was shocked: "Second brother, what are you asking this for?"

Zhou Jing changed his posture and said without changing his face, "Brother, you know why I ask. If this matter is really as you said, and Wenshui County is not far away, then I will go and kill that county sheriff along the way. Um, I'll send even that county magistrate on his way. This person doesn't dare to kill officials, I will do it, anyway, one more debt won't crush me."

Everyone smiled wryly, secretly thinking that brother's temper was like a powder keg.

"Stop it, brother. This matter has passed for many years..." Fang Zhen scratched his head.

Zhou Jing glanced at him: "Brother, that's funny. Does it mean that we don't have to settle accounts if it's been a long time?"

Guo Hai Shen helplessly dissuaded him: "I know that second brother has a violent temper. When you hear about other people's injustices, you get angry... It's just that this Hong Dingxian is a good man, but he is currently our opponent, so there is no need to help him like this."

Zhou Jing nodded: "Then I'll meet this Hong Dingxian first. If he is willing to surrender and suits my temperament, it won't hurt to take a trip."

"Brother, that's right."

Guo Hai Shen and Fang Zhen quickly nodded in agreement, trying to stabilize him first.

These two had been getting along with Chen Feng day and night for the past few months. Under his influence, they were no longer opposed to killing officials, mainly because they didn't want to do it casually.

After the group had eaten and drunk their fill, they set off again.

After walking for some days, they finally arrived at the foot of Tiger Head Mountain.

This mountain looked like a tiger lying on a high platform, and the mountain forest was deep and secluded. It was a dangerous place.

The group stood at the mountain pass, not knowing how to start. They all looked at Zhou Jing, waiting for his instructions.

Fang Zhen, leaning on his iron-headed staff, asked:

"Second brother, are we going to kill our way up the mountain directly, or should we send someone to inform them?"

"We are here to compete in martial arts, in order to subdue the other party's leaders, not to attack the mountain寨. We should pay our respects before resorting to force."

Zhou Jing casually replied.

Then, he glanced left and right, and suddenly shouted at the forest in front of him:

"People of Tiger Head Mountain, come out and talk to me! Fellow Green Forest outlaws, we have come to pay our respects!"

His voice was like a tiger's roar, spreading far away, shaking the mountain forest.

There were a few thumping sounds in the forest, as if someone had fallen. Then, after a while, a Tiger Head Mountain lackey ran out, his face filled with suspicion.

Green Forest mountain寨 generally set up outposts at the mountain pass to scout the passing people.

The lackeys at the outpost were hiding in the forest, and they had noticed Zhou Jing and his group early on. Because they were not sure of their intentions, they had not shown themselves before. At this time, hearing that the visitors were not friendly, someone bravely came out to ask for clarification.

"Who are you? Which mountain head are you from? What are you doing here?"

The outpost lackey was frightened by Zhou Jing's burly muscles and asked bravely.

Zhou Jing, carrying his black iron dragon-patterned spear, deliberately put on a fierce look and shouted:

"We brothers are representing Red Cloud Mountain to go on an expedition. We are here to compete in martial arts, wanting to subdue Tiger Head Mountain. We are going to visit your leaders. Go back and tell your king to come out and see me, and immediately lay down your weapons and surrender. Don't be ignorant!"

The outpost lackey's eyes widened, not believing his ears.

Just this hundred or so people are here to challenge?

How much did he drink?

The outpost lackey felt it difficult to understand and asked loudly, "Dare this strong man leave his name?"

Zhou Jing poked his chest muscle with his thumb: "Your grandpa doesn't change his name, he is called Chen Feng!"

"You are the Soul-Reaping Yama?!"

The outpost lackey was stunned, then his face changed slightly, and he blurted out.

In recent months, Zhou Jing's reputation in the Lu River area had been too loud. Most of these Green Forest people had heard of him more or less.

"That's your grandpa." After Zhou Jing answered, he suddenly glared and shouted: "What are you still doing here, you bastard? Go back and report, or I will teach you a lesson with grandpa's iron spear!"

He slammed the black iron dragon-patterned spear on the ground. The ground under his feet exploded with a few cracks.

The outpost lackey was startled and quickly turned around and ran wildly up the mountain. This matter had nothing to do with a lackey like him and decided to let the mountain leaders make the decision.

Zhou Jing re-carried his black iron dragon-patterned spear, opened the map radar, locked on the outpost lackey who was returning to the mountain, and then waved his hand and ordered the people behind him:

"Let's go, let's go up the mountain together."

The crowd looked at each other and had to follow.

Guo Hai Shen's mouth twitched slightly.

What kind of courtesy is this? It's just making trouble and deliberately adding fuel to the fire... When he used to visit mountains and compete everywhere, he didn't dare to speak like this.

My second brother is so arrogant. He's really not afraid of others rushing at him...

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On Tiger Head Mountain, in the mountain寨.

Several leaders were drinking and chatting about Lin Song, whom they had captured a few days ago.

"Brothers, this time you caught a hot potato. This Lin is from the Wu Mountain Sect and is one of the master's personal disciples. His identity is not simple."

The First Head Peng Jin took a sip of wine and shook his head.

He was nicknamed "Fiery Mane Lion" and had red hair and a broad face with a lion's nose.

Shi Dong, with several sword wounds bandaged on his body, said angrily, "Why worry so much? I wanted to let him go, but he took the initiative to hurt me. If you ask me, no matter what his background is, just kill him."

"Brother, don't underestimate people so much. The Wu Mountain Sect is not easy to mess with. Although the number of people is not as large as our Green Forest mountain寨, everyone is highly skilled in martial arts. If they come to ask for advice, we won't be able to get any good. I think we should let him go."

The Third Head Li Pei retorted.

He used to be a hunter and was good at using bows. He was nicknamed "Flying Arrow Hand" and had extraordinary archery skills. He could shoot a willow leaf from a hundred paces.

Hearing this, Shi Dong disagreed: "We have already offended this person. Even if we let him go, there is no benefit. Could it be that this person has any use?"

Peng Jin tapped the table, his eyes gleaming, and lowered his voice:

"This Lin Song is a personal disciple of the Wu Mountain Sect and knows the profound martial arts of the Wu Mountain Sect. Why don't we interrogate him to find out the martial arts of the Wu Mountain Sect... We are all from wild backgrounds. Aren't you brothers curious about what is different about the martial arts of such a major sect? Especially the internal energy cultivation methods, I have never seen them."

Shi Dong's eyes lit up, and he slapped his forehead: "The First Head is right. How could I not think of this?"

Li Pei frowned and worried, "The leakage of martial arts is a taboo of Jianghu sects. If we do this, I'm afraid the Wu Mountain Sect will not let it go."

Shi Dong snorted: "This Lin is just one person. If we kill him and silence him, the news won't leak out. What is there to fear?"

At this time, Peng Jin noticed that the Second Head Hong Dingxian had been drinking and had not spoken. He couldn't help turning his head and asking:

"Hong, you caught this man. What do you think of this matter?"

Hearing this, Hong Dingxian put down his wine bowl, looked at the three of them, and said in a deep voice:

"I have no interest in this. Why don't we just leave one thing as one thing. This Lin Song is ignorant and hurt the brothers of the mountain寨. We should detain him temporarily and let the Wu Mountain Sect redeem him. If the Wu Mountain Sect is not satisfied, then we will draw a line and we will accept them one by one. This is the act of a good man."

Hearing this, Peng Jin immediately shook his head: "Brother, you are really stubborn. In terms of martial arts, how can we be the enemy of the master of the Wu Mountain Sect? His martial arts are profound and he has been famous for a long time. He even has the name of the First Sword of Jiangchun. If we want the Wu Mountain Sect to redeem him, we have to take the initiative to send someone to tell him about this. If he comes to challenge us, what if we lose?"

Hong Dingxian frowned and wondered, "If we lose, we will release him. What's so difficult about this?"

"Then there is no benefit at all. Let's not talk about the redemption. In my opinion, let's ask him about his martial arts..." Peng Jin directly waved his hand and made a decision.

At this time, a mountain寨 lackey hurriedly ran into the hall.

"Four leaders, something bad has happened! Someone is calling out at the foot of the mountain, saying that they want to subdue our Tiger Head Mountain and let the four leaders go down the mountain and surrender!"

The four were stunned and stood up in shock and anger.

"Who is it? Could it be that the Wu Mountain Sect is here?" Li Pei asked in surprise.

"Nonsense, they can't possibly find us so quickly." Peng Jin scolded, frowned, and said, "Could it be those bastards from Huangdang Mountain? They have been at odds with us for more than a day or two."

Hong Dingxian narrowed his eyes and directly asked, "How many soldiers and horses have come to the foot of the mountain?"

The lackey who reported the news had a strange expression and hesitated:

"They claim to be from Red Cloud Mountain. The brothers counted three times, and it seems that there are only one or two hundred people, at most no more than three hundred. They are coming to the mountain寨..."

As soon as he finished speaking, the four leaders of Tiger Head Mountain were stunned again.

Shi Dong slammed the table and roared, "Red Cloud Mountain? What a bold dog! How many people are there in their寨? We won't go to provoke them, but they come to provoke us!"

"Two or three hundred people dare to speak wildly and want to take down my Tiger Head Mountain? Do they think my mountain寨's tens of thousands of people are chickens and dogs?!"

Peng Jin was stunned and almost thought he was hallucinating. He secretly wondered where the寨 master Yu Feng of Red Cloud Mountain got his courage.

He remembered that this person didn't seem to be so fierce before? Did he eat mushrooms?

Hong Dingxian didn't pay attention to the cause and effect, only caring about the matter itself, and frowned: "Who is the person from Red Cloud Mountain, Lu Yunzhao?"

The lackey who reported the news swallowed: "No, that person calls himself Chen Feng, who seems to be the Soul-Reaping Yama that has been rumored recently."

The four were shocked once again.

"How could it be him?" Li Pei was shocked.

"This Soul-Reaping Yama cooperated with Tianwang寨 a few months ago and committed a major crime in Anlin Prefecture. Since then, he has disappeared. Could it be that he has fallen into the grass in Red Cloud Mountain?"

Peng Jin gritted his teeth, and an inexplicable sense of envy and dissatisfaction arose in his heart.

What's so good about that small Red Cloud Mountain... My Tiger Head Mountain is a dignified big寨 in the Lu River area. Why doesn't this kind of talent want to fall into the grass here!

Hearing this, Shi Dong was not angry, but instead showed admiration: "It turns out to be this good brother! This Chen Feng made a big fuss in Anlin Prefecture and chopped down two wealthy families and the local prefect. This kind of good man suits my temperament very well. I have always wanted to see him, but unfortunately I didn't have the opportunity before. I didn't expect to have the chance to see him today."

Peng Jin adjusted his mentality and said in a deep voice:

"Brother Shi, don't increase other people's prestige. It is true that Chen Feng is a good man. If he treats us with courtesy, I will naturally regard him as a distinguished guest and invite him to the mountain to eat and drink. But he is coming today with bad intentions, bringing two or three hundred people to provoke us. He is so contemptuous of us. How can my Tiger Head Mountain show weakness?! Since he dares to visit the mountain and call out, we will respond and see if he really has three heads and six arms!"

Shi Dong also quickly restrained his admiring expression and nodded: "The First Head is right."

Peng Jin turned his head again, looked at Hong Dingxian, and said, "That Chen Feng is known as the courage of ghosts and gods, and he is unstoppable. Hong, are you confident that you can defeat him?"

Hong Dingxian showed his disapproval, and his eyes flashed with fighting spirit: "Who am I afraid of with my golden knife? I will go and see his skills and see if he is worthy of his reputation!"

Peng Jin nodded in satisfaction, waved his hand, as if he was full of pride:

"Good! Brothers, gather fifteen hundred men and follow me down the mountain to meet this rising Soul-Reaping Yama! Since he dares to underestimate us, let him see the prestige of my Tiger Head Mountain!"

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