BIRTH OF DRAGON WARRIORS
44 - Investigation

Li Guan Xing is a 15-year-old swordsman, so young but not with his fighting abilities. He was a young man who was so grumpy when fighting Chu Kai, as if he did not underestimate his opponent at all.

Chu Kai was in a cornered position because he could not counterattack. He even attempted to blast his bandages as weapons and Li Guan Xing could instead slash them using a sword that was drenched in power.

Li Guan Xing's practice was still at the Worldly Cultivation Level 4. He was clearly far below Xue Xiaowen's practice, but it was because of that that that he used all of his manpower when facing opponents.

Wei Zhang Zihan learns that Chu Kai is under threat. He also gazed towards the sword that in the previous fight Chu Kai deliberately threw out the arena stage. With a flick of a hand, the sword was blown away by Wei Zhang Zihan.

"Y..!"

Chu Kai spontaneously turned his head when he heard Wei Zhang Zihan's exclamation. Simultaneously, something was thrown at him and as if he knew the object - he immediately caught it.

With the sword in hand, Chu Kai's position became comparable to that of the opponent. The young man with natural green eyes was no longer trying to dodge the slash from Li Guan Xing.

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The clash of swords happened for the first time and it was Chu Kai's power that was much greater. Li Guan Xing realized that and immediately changed his movements. He now uses his legs to attack.

Chu Kai did the same. His legs clashed with the opponent's legs and a shock wind was created. He twisted his body and swung the sword, but immediately the opponent resisted the attack despite still being pushed a few steps.

Li Guan Xing's stamina was large, but because from the start he exerted a lot of strength to deal with Chu Kai-staminanya was slowly reduced. On the other hand, Chu Kai had also started to get exhausted because he had previously wasted a lot of energy fighting against Xue Xiaowen.

The exchange of attacks was fierce, but realizing his opponent was forcing himself to continue fighting made Chu Kai again unleash the Dragon Breathing Technique. This time, he did not attempt to hit his opponent directly.

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Li Guan Xing is a teenager. He had only been hit by the shock wind from Chu Kai's attack, but still had internal injuries. Everyone was shocked as they watched how he fell down and vomited blood.

"Master Xing..!" Xue Xiaowen exclaimed. He gave orders to his two members to rush to the place where Li Guan Xing was.

"I think it's enough to ask each other for guidance," Duan Lou Wu immediately took over before things became more and more complicated.

That leader from Chang'An City put together a hand and saluted towards Chu Kai. Duan Lou Wu said, "Dragon Swordsman. You can rest now, we've provided a place."

The two warriors who were the servants of this place went up onto the arena stage and politely volunteered to escort Chu Kai. The green-eyed youth did not budge and instead stared towards Wei Zhang Zihan and Xia Ling Qing.

Only after getting the nod of a sign of agreement by the two people did Chu Kai take out his sword sheath and follow these two servants. He even forgot to pay his respects and say goodbye to everyone.

Tang Lian looked at Chu Kai who was getting further away. He also set his eyes on one of the curtains on the second floor before circulating his gaze around. The situation in this place is likely long enough to be able to return as before, His Young Master won't fight for a while and with that chance-Tang Lian goes to check on the condition of her new friend.

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"Miss Xia.." Chu Kai gave Xia Ling Qing some water and compared it to a sense of self-concern - he was much worried about the state of this girl.

Xia Ling Qing received the bamboo glass Chu Kai gave, but his facial expression looked solemn. His tone was still the same as he said, "How can you do that?"

"What does Miss Xia mean?"

"Beating Xue Xiaowen, left her with deep wounds and also won against the other members of the Dead Moon Sect. How can you do that?"

Chu Kai flinched. He breathed slowly and replied, "Mom-wasn't Miss Xia the one who taught me how to fight? I'm just doing what I learned from you,"

"But I don't teach about using Breathing Techniques as an attack!" Xia Ling Qing snapped. He grimaced and looked back at this young man in front of him, "Tell me honestly. The breathing technique you use... Where'd you learn that?"

Wei Zhang Zihan who was inside the room also noticed Chu Kai. He had the same question as Xia Ling Qing. This young.... They have clearly learned something they do not know.

Chu Kai swallowed. He was nervous and was about to speak when he heard a knock on the door. Someone called out to him as he opened the door and started to step inside.

"Brother Kai..!"

"Tang Lian?" Chu Kai got up from his seat. The subject that approached him was none other than the young man who became his new friend.

"Darker Wei, Miss Xia... He is my friend, Tang Lian of the Tang Sect." Chu Kai patted Tang Lian on the shoulder and introduced her to Wei Zhang Zihan and Xia Ling Qing.

Smiling, Chu Kai said. "I learned a lot from Brother Tang. He's a good friend,"

Tang Lian blinked before finally staring in admiration towards Chu Kai. Despite already knowing the prowess of this young man, but Chu Kai was not at all ashamed of introducing him as a friend. To be honest he was so happy and proud to be called 'Brother' by a famous Dragon Swordsman.

Tang Lian simply did not know that because of Chu Kai's words, she had gotten into something she shouldn't have.

Xia Ling Qing and Wei Zhang Zihan were both shocked and astonished by the figure that Chu Kai referred to as 'brother. Tang Lian was from the Tang Sect and from what they noticed, this young man's practice only existed at the Worldly Cultivation Level just like Li Guan Xing. If you say talented, honestly this young man looks mediocre.

"You learned from him?" Wei Zhang Zihan opens his voice. He can't believe it.

Tang Lian with an awkward smile seemed to wave her hand. He was just about to open his voice when Chu Kai suddenly just embraced confidently looking at Wei Zhang Zihan while speaking.

"Of course," Chu Kai said, "This Tang Brother is a loyal follower of Young Master Tang Xiu Huan. Anyone also knew who Young Master Tang Xiu Huan was, he had an awesome breathing technique."

Tang Lian could not hide her delight because of a Dragon Swordsman like Chu Kai... In addition to being friendly, he also admired his Young Master. He even subconsciously nodded in approval to this green-eyed youth without knowing the hidden intentions of the figure he considered 'brother'.

Xia Ling Qing and Wei Zhang Zihan looked at each other. They knew about Tang Xiu Huan and it was true that the swordsman had breathing techniques that could be used to directly attack the opponent. But problem... This Tang Lian... It was somewhat dubious to be able to be called the 'person guiding Chu Kai.'

"When exactly... You met her?" Xia Ling Qing asked and made Chu Kai flinch.

Tang Lian replied, "Me and Brother Kai-"

"We've been friends for a long time" Chu Kai interrupted. He tightly embraced Tang Lian and said, "He is my brother-in-arms. Miss Xia won't know how deep our relationship is,"

Xia Ling Qing watched Chu Kai and then snorted. He turned his face away. On the other hand, Wei Zhang Zihan seemed to cross his arms and shook his head slowly.

Tang Lian blinked. He looked at Chu Kai and half whispered, "Brother Kai? Actually was.. What am I involved in?"

"Mn? Oh." Chu Kai looked at Wei Zhang Zihan and said, "I'll excuse you first. Brother Tang, come on."

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"Brother Kai..?"

"I'm sorry about that." Chu Kai sighed and said, "I am still new to the Wushi Mountain Sect and they are both Sacred Swordsmen. It was some kind of test. Ordinary verbal tests, don't worry."

"Verbal test?" Tang Lian scratched her non-itchy head and realized her reaction made Chu Kao smile.

Chu Kai said, "They take great care of me. Anyone close to me will be raided with a lot of questions. You just walked in, of course they're suspicious."

Chu Kai noticed the situation around him before slowing down the sound. He said, "If you meet Swordsman Wei Zhang Zihan and Swordsman Xia Ling Qing or anyone from the Wushi Mountain Sect... Just tell me that we've been friends for a long time. Long before I was appointed Dragon Swordsman. You also said that I have received a lot of guidance from you and was a loyal follower of young master Tang Xiu Huan. Understood?"

"But..."

"Just do. If not, we may never see each other again. In this town, you were my first friend. I don't want to lose a good brother like you,"

"Well..." Tang Lian blinked. He smiled and said, "May I tell the disciples in the Tang Sect that I am the Dragon Swordsman Brother?"

"Of course, man. We are brothers," Chu Kai patted Tang Lian on the shoulder and with a smile asked, "By the way how old are you?"

"20 Years,"

"20 Years?" Chu Kai flinched, he blinked. "He's older than me. Ow.."

"A ha ha," Chu Kai laughed awkwardly. She patted Tang Lian's shoulder gently and said, "Mu-from now on I'll call you... Um.. Tang Lian*Shixiong."

^^^ ⁇ [Shixiong] \= Senior Brother^^^^

"What?" Tang Lian was startled, "Am I older than you? But... But there's no way I'm calling you *Shidu," Tang Lian closed her mouth lightly as she opened her voice.

^^^^ [Shidi] \= Brother Junior^^^^

He did not expect that the young man in front of him was of a younger age. Just look at his posture? Chu Kai had strong muscular arms. It was really like a fighter if this young man put on a fierce face.

Chu Kai kindly said, "Of course you can call me Shidi. There was no need to look at the title of Dragon Swordsman or anything. We are brothers,"

Tang Lian blinked. He would naturally not refuse to be this young man's brother. He waved his hand and said with a smile, "I still can't call you Shidu. I'll still call you 'Brother Kai'. But with my friends... Can I call you that?"

"Sup to you. Tang Lian Shixiong could arrange it,"

Tang Lian never lost a smile. He was excited and this feeling arose from within his heart. He said, "I want to tell my friends this. What can?"

"Mn, do it." Chu Kai happily nodded. She watched as Tang Lian started rushing away with a feeling of pleasure and as the young man's back was no longer visible - she exhaled.

"Gosh.." Chu Kai rubbed his face. "Thankfully he was a very innocent young man. His presence... I don't need to explain too much to Miss Xia and Swordsman Wei. Dragon Breathing Technique... It's not time for the world to know."

Chu Kai took a breath before returning to the room where Xia Ling Qing and Wei Zhang Zihan were. He was quite jolted when he entered the room and found that there was a man dressed in white who was none other than Chang'An City Leader Duan Lou Wu.

"Where are you from?" Wei Zhang Zihan asked as Chu Kai walked over.

"Only... Talk to Tang's brother Lian-Miss Xia?!" Chu Kai was startled when he saw Xia Ling Qing spew blood. Concern immediately enveloped him.

Other than Wei Zhang Zihan and the City Leader, there were actually two more people present in this room. They were the employees of the White Peacock Pavilion and seemed to be examining the condition of the deep wounds suffered by Xia Ling Qing.

One of the officers seemed to be sighing and shaking slowly. He said, "Because of the cold poison... His internal injuries became even worse. We can't take action to heal for fear that the cold poison will react,"

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Wei Zhang Zihan was shocked, as was Chu Kai. Duan Lou Wu took a breath and rubbed his chin. He seemed to be trying to think of a solution to this problem.

Chu Kai blinked and then opened his voice, "The cold poison was given by Miss Xue Xiaowen. I can go to ask the antidote from her, right?"

Duan Lou Wu turned his head and said, "Unfortunately he's gone."

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"You can't." Wei Zhang Zihan opened his voice, "Xue Xiaowen is not a person you can easily persuade to get the antidote. Especially after the previous fight, he had obviously already targeted you as the subject of his revenge."

"But isn't he the first one?" Chu Kai was startled, "I am completely innocent."

Duan Lou Wu said, "In this world... Everyone wants justification for himself and his every action. Even if it looks wrong or unfair in the eyes of others. They're hard to blame themselves,"

Chu Kai lowered his gaze before finally recalling something, "Diao Lin Wang. The Physician Diao Lin Wang... Can I see him?"

"How can you..." Duan Lou Wu flinched before turning his gaze at Swordsman Wei Zhang Zihan and Swordsman Xia Ling Qing. He also paused the intention to go back on with his words because he already understood how Chu Kai knew about this name.

Duan Lou Wu exhaled, "Aiyo... This... How can I say it,"

One of the pavilion servants looked at Chu Kai and politely said, "Diao Chief Lin Wang was indeed invited to be a guest of the Young Swordsman Conference. But Physician Diao Lin Wang never came and occasionally only sent his servant as a representative. But this time... Not even the servant of the physician fulfilled the invitation,"

Chu Kai was startled, "But didn't Swordsman Wei say-"

Chu Kai turned his head towards Wei Zhang Zihan and the young man seemed to avoid his gaze. He finally realized that he had been lied to by this young man. Especially after being remembered, he also entered the wrong building and ended up fighting with several warriors.

"Decoyar Wei..." Chu Kai exhaled. Before he returned to speak, there was suddenly a knock on the door and a voice calling out to City Leader Chang'An.

"Mr Duan,"

"Come in," Duan Lou Wu saw a pavilion clerk step up and then bowed respectfully to him.

The official politely said, "Tabib Diao Lin Wang asked for a meeting with the Dragon Swordsman."

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