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Qin Fang is in such a position now; being invited to become a judge for this sword tournament means enjoying the highest level of privilege.

While others are still lining up at the foot of the mountain, he is leading Liu Xianhe majestically up the mountain through the main gate, and the Fu Family guards around do not dare to provoke him.

Liu Xianhe is quite excited this time as well. In past sword tournaments, he didn't have the qualification to come up here. Even if he was lucky enough to come over and watch the ceremony, he could only queue up there with everyone else.

But unlike this time, amid the envious and jealous gazes of so many people, he marched up the mountain through the main gate in a grand manner.

Although his appearance seemed no different from Qin Fang's lackey, even so, it was enough to make him very thrilled. In the past, he wanted to be the lackey of those big figures, but they wouldn't even look at him.

When they reached the mid-mountain position, they saw that a large cluster of buildings had been built here; some structures clearly had many years of history.

"This whole area is owned by the Fu Family, but it's usually closed and only opened on some important days of the Fu Family..."

Liu Xianhe did know some information, so he briefly introduced it to Qin Fang.

Similar to the Ryu Family, this entire area of Bagong Mountain is the Fu Family's domain. The buildings in the mountain also belong to the Fu Family. They were originally the Fu Family Ancestral Home, but as times changed, the Fu Family descendants found it hard to endure the simple life in the mountains and moved to live down the mountain.

As a result, this ancestral home was left vacant, and the Fu Family members would only come to reside here on some important days…

Of course, for an important day like the sword tournament, it is one of the most important events for the Fu Family, so they naturally have to use this ancestral home.

But they only use a portion of the Fu Family Ancestral Home's living quarters; places like ancestral halls are obviously not open for casual entry.

"Hello, Mr. Qin, please this way..."

There was a dedicated person to receive them, especially when Qin Fang handed over the invitation, someone immediately came to guide Qin Fang and his group to the living quarters.

The duration of this sword tournament is not very long but also not very short, lasting approximately four to five days, and the exact timing will depend on the exact combat situation.

However, the entire Bagong Mountain is generally closed, so entering and exiting the mountain is significantly restricted. It's impossible for Qin Fang to come and go freely from the mountain, so the Fu Family arranged for Qin Fang and these other judges to reside on the mountain.

Soon, Qin Fang and Liu Xianhe were led by a Fu Family disciple named Fu Chuan to an old mansion of considerable size.

This courtyard is somewhat similar to a Dragon Country siheyuan, surrounded by courtyards in the east, south, west, and north, with a small alley connecting them in the middle.

These small courtyards are quite serene, and in such a mountain, they add a touch of freshness and elegance. At least for someone like Qin Fang, who is used to the concrete jungle of the city, seeing such an environment was very satisfying.

"This courtyard is specifically for hosting the judges. Currently, the other three courtyards already have residents, only the west wing is vacant, so Mr. Qin, you will have to make do..."

Fu Chuan was very courteous. Although there were four courtyards, three of them already had people living in them, and only the west wing was vacant, which naturally was allocated to Qin Fang.

"Then the west wing it is..."

Qin Fang didn't care much about it, as it was just a place to stay.

Compared to those guests who came to watch and could only stay in the main courtyard, with many rooms having bunk beds, he and Liu Xianhe each having an entire courtyard was already quite a high privilege. What could he possibly complain about?

"Mr. Qin, due to limited conditions in the mountains, you both should avoid going out at night, or you might get lost, which would be quite troublesome..."

Fu Chuan couldn't help but remind them before leaving.

The conditions on the mountain are indeed not good, and despite the renovations by the Fu Family, they remain rather simple. Even electricity is only supplied selectively, stopping at 9 PM.

Ding Chen didn't mind much, and he didn't have many issues either; practicing at night is no big deal, and time would pass swiftly.

Liu Xianhe had no issues either. The Ryu Family also lived in the mountains, just with conditions slightly better than the Fu Family's. He had long since gotten used to it, and there was nothing he couldn't adapt to.

In fact, if he were made to squeeze into a public dorm with others, he would be quite uncomfortable.

Qin Fang and Liu Xianhe settled down here temporarily, just waiting for the sword tournament to begin...

Besides three rooms, the west wing has a small courtyard. It is not very small in size, and combined with the other three courtyards, this large courtyard was even more extensive.

This is meant to accommodate the judges of this sword tournament. It is said there is another similar large courtyard, meaning that there are about seven or eight judges this time.

This number is not considered a lot, but it is definitely not a few either. At least these seven or eight people can definitely be considered big figures with status.

Calculating again and again, only Qin Fang seemed like an obscure little figure.

Qin Fang didn't really care about this. In this martial world, whoever has the bigger fists holds more sway. As for those other superficial titles, they have no real significance.

Perhaps today you are a high-ranking figure, and tomorrow you might become a pitiful wretch despised by others. Qin Fang had seen too many such scenarios.

The strong are revered; this is the unchanging rule in this martial world!

Qin Fang and Liu Xianhe stayed here as tomorrow was the day for the Emaki Tournament. Today was mainly the Fu Family and Cui Family conducting some sacrificial activities, which Qin and the others could go watch. Of course, they could also tour the mountain to enjoy the scenery...

Of course, some explicitly forbidden areas are better not to visit. Otherwise, regardless of who you are, the Fu Family and the Cui Family will not show much mercy...

Bagong Mountain is merely a small mountain. It is said to be where Master of Yijian, Fu Cailin, lived in seclusion in his later years. Qin Fang didn't need to verify this, but the mountain indeed had nothing much to see. Qin Fang just wandered around briefly and immediately returned to the courtyard intending to rest.

"Who are you? This is not a place for you..."

Just as Qin Fang and Liu Xianhe came back from outside, they ran into a few people, and among them, an old man said unhappily.

"We are staying here, why can't we come?"

Usually, Qin Fang wouldn't care too much about an elder saying a word or two, but this old man's arrogance was too overbearing, posing as if he was the ultimate ruler while speaking to Qin Fang. This made Qin a bit displeased, and so he didn't find it necessary to show any courtesy.

"Uh..."

The old man was slightly stunned, looking at Qin Fang and Liu Xianhe with a rather strange expression. Meanwhile, Qin Fang led Liu Xianhe towards their courtyard.

"Hold on! My master is speaking to you, don't you have any manners?"

The old man hadn't reacted yet when two young men in their twenties or thirties, following behind him, immediately discontented blocked Qin Fang on both sides, speaking arrogantly.

"Idiot... Move aside!"

At first Qin Fang only felt the old man was overly arrogant, which annoyed him. However, now these two were just plain idiots, and Qin Fang's tone couldn't possibly be pleasant.

"How dare you insult us?"

The two young men had faces full of surprise, obviously not believing that this young man, smaller than themselves, dared to insult them.

"Courting death..."

Immediately, the two young men were furious and almost without hesitation took action. Each reached out a claw towards Qin Fang's shoulders.

Their movement seemed intended to clamp Qin Fang's shoulders to capture him.

Both of them were quite strong, already stepping into the master level. Their moves were swift; even Liu Xianhe felt immense pressure, his face turning green.

Yet Qin Fang remained unaffected, seemingly not taking the two seriously at all, allowing them to attack.

"Stop..."

The old man had been watching Qin Fang all along. Seeing his seemingly foolish composure, the old man initially felt pleased but suddenly recalled something and tried to halt his two disciples.

Unfortunately, his shout was too late.

Ah~~Ah~~

Almost at the moment he spoke, his two disciples' claws were about to reach Qin Fang's shoulders, but at this point, two screams rang at the same time.

And it was this moment when everyone present noticed that, at some unknown time, Qin Fang had acted. Those two hands initially rapidly clawing towards Qin Fang's shoulders were now caught in Qin Fang's hands...

To be precise, both hands now hung limply, the angle rather awkward, and the faces of the two young men were twisted with immense pain, with large beads of sweat dripping continuously.

Such a turn of events was beyond many people's expectations, especially the three opposing them, who were utterly stunned.

In contrast, it was much easier for Qin Fang's side to accept.

Qin Fang himself was, after all, the involved party, being clear about their strength and his own. If he couldn't even handle these two buffoons, he really wouldn't survive in the martial world anymore. (To be continued. If you like this story, you are welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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