As Chu Ge was thinking this, Liang Yongping gave Liang Yongzhong a calming look, then turned his gaze back to Chu Ge.

"Moreover, whether it's Liang Chen or Liang Xiao, they both chose to challenge you. Even if they lost to you, it only means their martial arts skills are lacking, less than yours."

This time, not only did Liang Yongzhong's face look even grimmer, but the faces of the other Liang Family members also showed signs of anxiety, sharing the same concern as Liang Yongzhong.

Chu Ge's expression, however, remained unchanged, patiently waiting. Although he hoped the matter could be settled like this, he didn't believe that Liang Yongping would really let him off without an explanation.

Sure enough, after Liang Yongping looked at him for a few more seconds, he finally heard the "but" that he didn't want to hear but expected all along.

"But, no matter what, you did injure a member of my Liang Family. As their elder, I still hope you can give me an explanation. I don't think that's asking too much, is it?"

"To be honest, I think it's quite excessive," Chu Ge scratched his head and smiled wryly.

"I never intended to provoke them. If I didn't have enough strength, I'd probably be dead at Liang Chen's hands by now. If he had beaten me to death, would you, Master Liang, have given me an explanation? Even if the grass on my grave grew a person tall, you wouldn't take a single look, right?"

Liang Yongping's expression slightly paused, "So what do you mean?"

"I mean I'm very unlucky. I'm actually a victim, too," Chu Ge shrugged, "But, I understand your feelings now, so I want to ask you, what kind of explanation do you need from me, for you and your Liang Family, to settle this matter?"

Liang Yongping smiled faintly, "It's very simple. You have two choices. First, withstand ten moves from me, fight or flee, and after ten moves, this matter is over. How about it?"

Chu Ge bitterly rubbed his nose, "Ten moves? Isn't that too many? Can we make a deal, say one move, maybe?"

Liang Yongping smiled and shook his head, "No."

Chu Ge lightly hit his forehead, "What's the second choice?"

Liang Yongping reached into his bosom, pulled out a simple, exquisite dagger, and gently placed it on the Eight Immortals table beside him.

"The second is, you make a hole in yourself, in the same place as Liang Chen, choose the right shoulder."

Liang Yongping's tone was very calm, with no hint of murderous intent, as if he was not discussing a bloody topic, but talking about a trivial matter.

Chu Ge's face grew even more bitter, rolling his eyes dramatically, "Master Liang, is there a third option?"

Liang Yongping shook his head again, speaking gently, "I'm sorry to disappoint you, but no."

At this moment, Liang Yongzhong's face finally showed a cruel smile. He couldn't help but admire his elder brother; this two-choice question was truly masterful.

He had no doubt that after some hesitation, Chu Ge would choose the former option. After all, Chu Ge was a martial artist, a master even he admired. Since Chu Ge had never fought his big brother, he wouldn't know his elder brother's strength. If he could choose combat, why choose self-harm?

And in that case, Chu Ge would be completely trapped in a hopeless situation. Although he hadn't seen his big brother take action in decades, he had no doubt about his brother's strength.

If, in the eyes of ordinary people, these individuals were all monsters, then his big brother was the demon among demons, or rather, an existence that demons would find terrifying.

After all... his big brother, Liang Yongping, had participated in that mysterious organization in his youth! This was something known only to him and his second brother, Liang Yong'an, within the entire Liang Family.

Ten moves? Haha, ten moves might be enough for his big brother to pulverize Chu Ge into mince, right?

No, no, no, his big brother shouldn't be as ruthless as in his youth anymore. Most likely, he'll leave Chu Ge a whole corpse, at most using nine moves to torment him to death, saving the last move to take his life.

Liang Yongzhong's heart was filled with both anticipation and excitement, his eyes gleaming brightly, while Liang Yong'an looked slightly pained, watching Chu Ge, seemingly unaware of any danger, wanting to speak but holding back, ultimately releasing a silent, deep sigh.

Under all eyes, Chu Ge did not show the hesitation and unease they expected. After a big eye roll, he grinned at Liang Yongping, "You old man are truly wicked. This choice is a bit too hard, isn't it?"

If it were under normal circumstances, hearing someone speak to Liang Yongping like that, Liang Yongzhong would have been furious. But right now, he just sat calmly in place, with a slight smile, ready to watch a good show.

The strong, certain of victory, are always magnanimous in front of their opponents.

Liang Yongping also laughed, "This old man? It's been a long time since I've heard such a term. If you're really having a hard time, I can wait for you a bit longer, give you half an hour, is that enough?"

Chu Ge shook his head, "No need. If I must choose, then I'll choose the second option."

As Chu Ge spoke and made his choice, Liang Yongzhong was so excited he almost slapped his thigh. Haha, this kid who doesn't know heaven from earth actually chose… what? What did he say? How could he choose self-mutilation? Is he crazy!

The smile on Liang Yongzhong's face gradually froze, quickly turning into confusion and anger, his forehead veins twitching wildly, his eyes seemingly ready to spit fire.

Liang Yong'an, however, breathed a sigh of relief. Although he didn't know Chu Ge's reason for choosing self-mutilation, the young man's life was at least saved. As someone who disliked conflicts, he truly didn't want to see a young life vanish before his eyes.

Watching Chu Ge approach with a steady step, or rather strolling casually towards him, Liang Yongping was also slightly taken aback, "Are you sure? Don't you want to reconsider?"

"I'm sure." Chu Ge nodded decisively and answered firmly.

In Liang Yongping's eyes, there was a bit more interest, "Can you tell me the reason for your choice?"

Chu Ge scratched his head, "Uh, do you really want to know?"

Liang Yongping nodded, "I'm all ears."

"To be honest, seeing you with your old arms and legs, I'm really afraid I'd hurt you, and then I wouldn't be able to leave. Even though stabbing myself seems like quite a loss, you're at such an age, surely you wouldn't go back on your word, right? With one stab, we'd be even, how nice is that."

Chu Ge shrugged his shoulders, speaking nonchalantly, and walked step by step to the side of the Eight Immortals table.

Seeing this scene, Liang Yongzhong was more than just itching in his gums, he was almost exploding with anger. No wonder the kid chose self-mutilation, after all this, he was worried about this?

But no matter how enraged Liang Yongzhong was, he also knew that since Liang Yongping had spoken, he could no longer intervene, so he could only swallow his rage and snort with gritted teeth, counting the boy lucky for avoiding a disaster with a bit of cleverness!

Seeing and hearing the same thing, the corners of Liang Yongping's mouth lifted slightly, looking at Chu Ge with a gaze that contained more meaning.

To him, this was clearly nonsense, yet in such a situation, the young man could still maintain a playful attitude, which was truly admirable!

He always thought his grandson Liang Xiao was excellent enough; whether in dealing with people or in martial arts attainment, even compared to his elders, he was an outstanding figure. However, this Chu Ge in front of him not only surpassed Liang Xiao in martial arts but seemed to have a better mindset as well.

If the situation were reversed and it was Liang Xiao, even if Liang Xiao could make such a right judgment, he might not be so relaxed and composed, right?

What's more, in Chu Ge's seemingly reckless banter, not only was there decisiveness, but he also left himself a way out. Once Chu Ge said it like that, what more could he say? With his age and status, how could he continue to act against him?

This young man... brilliant! Truly brilliant! Much stronger than he was at that age!

Just for this, the young man truly deserved the honor of having "Abyss" drink blood!

In fact, what Chu Ge thought was almost the same as Liang Yongping. Although he hadn't fought Liang Yongping, the first time he saw Liang Yongping, he felt an unfathomable depth. After performing surgery on Liang Xiao, the speed Liang Yongping inadvertently displayed only confirmed this feeling in his heart.

Not to mention he witnessed Liang Yongping's uncanny speed; even if he hadn't seen that scene, he might have made the same choice.

The good things that fall from the sky are often traps, and there are too many examples of gaining small advantages and suffering great losses.

Even if we take a step back and assume he survived ten moves, he couldn't guarantee he wouldn't suffer a worse injury than a cut on the shoulder, and by then, it would be even more unworthy.

Moreover, Chu Ge still had a trump card.

Considering the various possibilities that might arise, Chu Ge turned his attention to the dagger on the table.

This dagger, counting the handle, was over ten centimeters. The sheath appeared to be made from tiger skin, specifically the "king" character at the tiger's head position. Even after the passage of time, the mottled texture could still be vaguely seen, as if singing the battle song of past glories.

Chu Ge picked up the dagger, removed the tiger skin sheath, and instantly, a chilling aura surged, a cold gleam unfolding ominously before him!

Chu Ge instinctively squinted. When he clearly saw the knife's shape, just as he was about to praise it as a fine blade, his pupils suddenly contracted. This blade... why does it seem so familiar!

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