"Phang Bi Cu," he said softly, using the woman's name, avoiding her terrifying nickname.
"I don't want this child's blood at all, but rather to protect him from being attacked by shameless martial arts experts!"
"Lies!" said Thousand Poison Devil, glancing at all the figures surrounding the area.
"Who doesn't know that you also swallowed the dragon gem?"
Liu Bhok Ki was shocked. He didn't expect this woman to be so smart to know this.
"That's right, but I only want to protect this child because he was the one who gave me the young dragon."
Hearing this, the martial art world figures charged again and were greeted by Liu Bhok Ki. Now this warrior was the one being attacked, but he was indeed extraordinary. His martial arts skills were advanced and his internal chi was difficult to counter, so that many of the attackers were knocked down by his punches or kicks.
An old monk, around seventy years old, short and wearing a yellow robe, with a long sword on his back, jumped toward Giok Cu and quickly grabbed the child's body and ran away! Seeing this, Thousand Poison Devil shouted angrily.
"Bastard monk, give me back that girl!" with the lightness of a swallow, Thousand Poison Devil ran after him. She saw that Han Beng was still paralyzed, while Liu Bhok Ki was being beaten by a crowd.
For the time being, no one would be able to took Han Beng, so she had to seize the girl first. He wouldn't let anyone take away the two children, whom she would take them all.
The monk who had taken Giok Cu also possessed quite extraordinary speed. He was East Sea Monk, a nomadic monk renowned throughout the eastern coast. He possessed a high level of martial arts, particularly his long samurai sword and a kicking technique called the Flying Kick.
As a martial art master, East Sea Monk naturally also desired the young dragon. He needed the precious gemstone and dragon blood because, according to legend, one of the benefits of dragon blood and the precious gemstone was to prolong life!
He was already seventy years old and felt how old age was eroding his body and strength. Therefore, he desperately wanted to rejuvenate himself and extend his life!
Indeed, this reality is quite strange. All humans experience life's fullness, disappointment, regret, sorrow, fear, and hostility. Moreover, when old age grips us, we experience much suffering, especially physical suffering, which begins to weaken and become diseased. Yet, strangely, everyone desires longevity!
Those two were too strong for him. So, when he saw Thousand Poison Devil intervene, and Liu Bhok Ki protect the boy, he saw how everyone's attention was focused on the boy, seemingly forgetting the girl, who was about to collapse from weakness. So, he thought that even if he couldn't get both, getting the girl would be worth it.
He then used his light weight skill, jumped, grabbed Giok Cu's body, and ran with the girl. He felt how hot the moment he touched her body, and an incredible heat assaulted him.
However, he was clever enough and possess a powerful internal chi so he protect himself from the heat with his internal chi. He managed to carry the girl under his arm and carry her away as fast as he could.
However, after he had run for five hundred meters, a shadow suddenly flashed past him, and a gust of wind whipped towards his head. East Sea Monk dodged to the side, and when he looked back, he saw that Thousand Poison Devil was already in front of him!
The events since the fight for the young dragon on the river's surface had unfolded quickly and imperceptibly. Now the darkness of night had begun to fade, replaced by the dim light of morning.
East Sea Monk knew the woman in front of him well, so without further ado, he drew his samurai sword and held it across his chest.
"Old fart monk that doesn't know himself! Are you more prioritize that girl over your life? Come on, give me the child or I'll have to take your life first!" shouted Thousand Poison Devil with a fierce attitude.
"Amitabha..., Thousand Poison Devil, I really need this child. There's another one there who will be more useful to you than this child. Give me a chance, Phang lady, and I won't forget this favor."
"To hell with you!" snapped Thousand Poison Devil.
"Hand over the child!"
East Sea Monk shook his head. "No, Lady, i needs her!"
"You bastard, just die!" Thousand Poison Devil had already moved her hand and suddenly a flash of lightning struck the monk's neck. It seemed the beautiful woman had already drawn her sword and was continuing her lightning attack.
The woman's movements were so swift that shocked the East Sea Monk! He quickly spun the samurai sword in his right hand with a great deal of force. The sword was large and heavy, and he parried it with all his might, intending to send the woman's sword flying and slipping away.
However, Thousand Poison Devil was a heretical expert who, in addition to being extremely skilled in martial arts, was also incredibly cunning.
She didn't want to compete with this short old man, especially since the sword in her opponent's hand was heavy and large. Although she wasn't afraid that her internal chi would be less powerful, she was at least worried that her sword would damage.
She quickly flashed her sword to avoid a collision with the opposing samurai, and her left hand was already moving her fan. The fan closed, and the handle try to stabbed East Sea Monk's right shoulder.
The old man was taken aback, but he still managed to throw himself backward and do five somersaults. His movements were swift and beautiful, even Thousand Poison Devil was amazed. The elderly man was still incredibly agile.
Meanwhile, as she was being carried upside down, Giok Cu, who had become weak and nearly unconscious, suddenly regained consciousness.
As soon as she came to and saw herself being held by a stubby old man and the beautiful woman attacking her captor, she decided it was better to fall into the hands of the beautiful woman than into the hands of the short, old man with his musty clothes.
So, she struck with her right hand, and with all her might, the girl struck East Sea Monk's back.
"Dukkk....!"
"Ouch…. Ahhh, it's hot…..!" The short old man was forced to release his grip and was thrown back, then quickly rolled away, twirling his sword to protect his body.
When he saw that Thousand Poison Devil wasn't chasing him, he continued rolling away, then jumped up and fled with a disappointed expression.
He failed to obtain the elixir of youth, and instead received a blow to his back. Although it didn't cause serious injury, the heat disrupted the blood flow in his back and may have caused him to suffer from severe gout.
Thousand Poison Devil approached Giok Cu, who had been thrown when the old man released her, and looked at the girl intently.
She was a very beautiful girl, she thought. The shape of her nose, her mouth, and especially her eyes were very beautiful, and she would grow into a very beautiful woman.
"Hmm, what's your name?" she asked, approaching.
Giok Cu had already stood up, and although her body was weak and her head still ached, strangely, after that blow, she was now feeling better.
She hadn't realized that if she used her strength, some of the heat generated by the snake's blood would escape, leaving her less stressed.