Master of Martial Arts, please enjoy a drunken revelry in the martial world.

Chapter 29 Remnants of the Iron Palm

"What?"

Xiao Zhao was shocked upon hearing this and didn't react for a moment.

She quickly touched her face, thinking something was wrong.

But Gu Qianbei laughed and said, "Don't worry, your disguise hasn't fallen off. I just saw through the fact that the birthmark on your face is fake a long time ago."

Although the workmanship of this birthmark is exquisite, I have a pretty good eye, and after spending time with it, I can naturally tell the difference between real and fake.

"So you already knew, young master?"

Xiao Zhao asked in surprise.

Gu Qianbei nodded.

"I'm quite curious why you would put such an unsightly birthmark on your face. Logically speaking, you should be at an age where you care about your appearance."

"Did Uncle Ge and the others ask you to do this?"

Xiao Zhao shook her head and said, "No, I did it myself. My parents didn't know that this birthmark was fake."

"Hmm? That's strange. How could parents not know what their child looks like?"

After thinking about it, Xiao Zhao finally revealed the truth.

"Actually... I am not my parents' biological child. I was fostered by my biological mother. I was only six years old that year."

The disguise I wear on my face was taught to me by my own mother. She said it would better protect me and that I should always remember to maintain this disguise.

For girls, beauty is both a weapon and a weapon.

For girls from poor families, beauty only brings misfortune, while ugliness is a safer prospect.

Gu Qianbei pretended to be unaware.

"I see. I was being presumptuous."

Xiao Zhao looked at Gu Qianbei, as if she had made up her mind.

"Young master, you are the first friend I've ever truly confided in, so I want you to know what I'm really like. If we part ways in the future, I hope that when you think of me, you'll see my true face."

As Xiao Zhao spoke, she tore off the ugly birthmark from her face.

Gu Qianbei's eyes lit up immediately.

The originally ugly girl has now transformed into a beautiful girl with fair skin, well-shaped eyebrows, a straight nose, and dimples on her cheeks.

With those deep blue eyes, she truly resembled an elf fallen to earth.

"So you are this beautiful."

Gu Qianbei exclaimed in surprise.

Although I knew Xiao Zhao was a beauty before, I still couldn't help but admire her when I saw her in person.

She truly deserves to be one of the legendary Four Beauties of Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber.

Hearing Gu Qianbei's praise, Xiao Zhao blushed, looking rather shy.

She felt a little uncomfortable with such straightforward praise, but she was also happy.

"You flatter me, sir."

"No, I just feel that I haven't read enough books, and I can't describe how I feel right now."

Gu Qianbei said with a smile, but his tone carried a hint of joking.

"Young master, please stop making fun of me."

Xiao Zhao also caught Gu Qianbei's teasing tone, and her words carried a hint of coquettishness.

"Haha, okay. But I have a small request."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhao was somewhat puzzled.

"Please speak, sir."

"Don't put that birthmark on before you go back. Let your face breathe a little more; nobody here knows you anyway."

Let me get to know the real you better.

Xiao Zhao thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

"Alright. Since things have come to this, let's eat first. The food is almost ready."

As Gu Qianbei spoke, he took the baked flatbread and meat off the grill and handed them to Xiao Zhao.

Outside, the mountain wind howled; inside, the aroma of flatbread and meat filled the air, and with a beautiful woman by your side, the meal was quite delightful.

As night deepened, the two were about to rest when suddenly, they heard a series of hurried footsteps outside the hut.

"Someone's coming."

Gu Qianbei whispered, his nose twitching as he caught a whiff of blood.

"It smells bloody. Something's not right."

As she said this, Gu Qianbei went to the window and cautiously looked outside.

A badly injured beggar was seen fleeing in a panic.

"Um?"

Gu Qianbei looked somewhat surprised upon seeing this.

Because he knew this beggar.

Millet!

The disciples of the Beggars' Sect branch in Qixia Town beg for alms near Tongfu Inn year-round.

Gu Qianbei also met with the other party frequently and chatted with him several times.

"What is he doing here? And in such a disheveled state?"

Gu Qianbei murmured to himself, and Xiao Zhao followed him up and saw the scene outside.

"It looks like Xiaomi, is he injured?"

Xiao Zhao recognized Xiaomi and was quite surprised to see this.

"He's not just injured; it looks like he's being hunted down."

Gu Qianbei could clearly hear the footsteps of seven or eight people behind Xiao Mi, obviously chasing after him.

Sure enough, eight people ran out of the forest the next moment.

Some of them were armed with sharp weapons, while others were empty-handed, but it was clear that they were all martial arts practitioners.

"Trying to run! You think you can escape!"

Gao Lu sneered, and the seven people behind him stepped forward and surrounded Xiao Mi, completely blocking his escape route.

"You remnants of the Iron Palm Clan! How dare you stir up trouble and harm the people! Even if you kill me today, my Beggars' Sect disciples will one day wipe you out completely!"

Xiaomi gritted her teeth and roared, gripping the dog-beating stick tightly in her hands, her eyes filled with fear and anger.

"Beggars' Clan! What a prestigious name! Back when our Chief Qiu was still around, your Beggars' Clan wasn't necessarily stronger than my Iron Palm Clan!"

"We brothers are just trying to get some food, and your Beggars' Clan is being so aggressive! Do you really think our Iron Palm Clan is easy to bully?"

Gao Lu roared angrily.

"Bah! You've resorted to robbery and plunder for money! How can the Beggars' Sect stand idly by!"

Your leader Qiu has already repented and become a disciple of Master Yideng to repent, yet you are still committing evil!

I only regret that my martial arts skills are too weak to save that hunter's family.

As Xiaomi said this, a hint of resentment appeared on her face.

"What a chivalrous Beggar Clan disciple!"

Gao Lu sneered, his eyes full of disdain.

"Since you're so chivalrous, then I'll grant your wish! Brothers, kill this little beggar! Lest he expose our identities!"

At Gao Lu's command, everyone stepped forward, their killing intent fully revealed!

Suppressing his fear, Xiao Mi brandished the dog-beating stick, determined to make a final, desperate stand.

Just then, the gate of the mountain hut suddenly opened.

Everyone's attention was immediately drawn to it, and they all looked over.

A young man in a blue robe slowly emerged from the crowd, appearing mysterious and elegant under the moonlight.

"Manager Gu... Manager Gu?"

Xiaomi was taken aback when she saw Gu Qianbei.

I never expected to see Qianchousi's shopkeeper here.

"What a coincidence, Xiaomi."

Gu Qianbei smiled slightly, then stepped forward and unleashed the Phoenix Dance Six Illusions, arriving beside Xiao Mi in the blink of an eye.

"So fast!"

Gao Lu's pupils contracted, and he instantly regarded Gu Qianbei as a formidable opponent.

Xiaomi was also surprised, never expecting that the usually amiable Manager Gu was actually a master.

"My friend, you're not a member of the Beggars' Sect, are you? Do you also want to get involved in this mess?"

Gao Lu said coldly, his eyes full of vigilance.

The fact that the other party appeared at this moment and stood next to Xiaomi speaks volumes.

But Gao Lu still wanted to test Gu Qianbei.

People who can perform such light-footed skills are no ordinary people; it's best not to offend them if possible.