The Demon’s Menu

The knife and the sword are different.

Even through a grid, without seeing, Jason could distinguish it.

Very simple—

He has a natural talent for swordsmanship.

Though unwilling to admit it, when that sharp aura had a hint of familiarity, he knew that what lay hidden was a knife.

A sharp and famous knife in the martial world.

Because the one who wielded it was called the 'Knife Monarch.'

One of the top nine martial experts in the world, the 'Knife Monarch'!

Only the 'Knife Monarch' could let him feel such a piercing sharpness even through the hidden compartment.

For instance: 'Big Dragon Head' Cui Long challenged the 'Knife Monarch' and left a life.

For instance: the cooperation between 'Big Dragon Head' Cui Long and the 'Knife Monarch.'

For instance: for nearly twenty years, the 'Knife Monarch' has been hidden in the martial world, rarely showing up.

All of these, at this moment, had a real answer.

But,

A part of the mystery was solved.

More questions emerged.

'Could the 'Knife Monarch' actually be 'Big Dragon Head' Cui Long?

The Si Hai Bang also happened to rise twenty years ago.

What exactly happened twenty years ago?'

Jason pondered.

But he didn't speak.

Because Jason knew that soon he would know the answers.

And indeed, it was as such.

The carriage traveled along the main street of the Northern Capital.

Soon it left the Northern Capital.

After passing the Shili Pavilion, the carriage turned around and headed towards the mountains on one side of the Northern Capital.

There, there was an estate.

It wasn't large, but it was meticulously built. The peasants had cultivated fields outside the estate, but at this time, no one was seen, not even the crowing of roosters or barking of dogs.

There were only deserted fields.

And an empty estate.

Jason followed 'Big Dragon Head' Cui Long off the carriage.

The driver bowed and left with the carriage.

'Big Dragon Head' Cui Long stepped inside purposefully.

It was clear that 'Big Dragon Head' Cui Long was very familiar with this place, not hesitating for a moment, walking through passages and rooms, leading Jason to a small building on one side of the estate.

This small building was on one side of the backyard.

By its design, it should be the boudoir of the daughter of the estate owner.

'Big Dragon Head' Cui Long stood in front of the boudoir, raised his head, and gazed at it with eyes full of memories.

After a long time, the 'Big Dragon Head' spoke.

"Brother Mu, do you know what the most painful thing in the world is?"

This 'Big Dragon Head' asked.

"Hunger."

Jason answered decisively.

'Big Dragon Head' Cui Long was taken aback.

Clearly, this answer was not what he had imagined.

However, the 'Big Dragon Head' did not remain stunned for long and immediately continued speaking.

"That might be true for you, Brother Mu, but for me, it's betrayal."

'Big Dragon Head' Cui Long spoke these words.

Jason couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

He knew well that the other possessed dual identities.

From a certain perspective, wasn't that also a betrayal?

Yet, Jason did not speak but watched the other.

'Big Dragon Head' Cui Long continued.

"Twenty years ago, feeling unable to progress any further, I challenged 'The Emperor,' but was defeated, gravely injured, and was about to be killed by 'The Emperor's' punch when my close friend intervened.

He was supposed to be a spectator, a witness.

But he broke the rules and saved my life.

He even settled me here.

He suffered unimaginable punishment, his injury had never healed, yet he was wounded again.

I was overwhelmed with guilt.

While recovering here, I was filled with self-blame, thinking I had no face to live on.

So, I decided to find 'The Emperor' again, let him finish me with a punch.

But 'The Emperor' had gone into seclusion; he left me a letter, a royal lady handled it to me.

The letter was a blank sheet, nothing was written on it.

When I inquired about the lady, I found out that she was mute.

I was confused, not knowing where to go.

The lady did not leave either, taking care of my daily needs here.

At that time, without my knife, I was lost, she was like a lamp illuminating my confusion.

About half a year later, I married her.

Then, we had a child.

Back then, I thought the 'Knife Monarch' was dead, so I let Rou Rou choose a name for me—she picked 'Cui,' who was once an unknown person that challenged me.

I took on this surname, then planned to return to 'Fragrance City' with Rou Rou.

I intended to start anew.

But Rou Rou died.

Stabbed through the heart with a dagger, the dagger was for her self-protection, held by herself, then there was a letter in her hand.

That letter was sent by that bastard to me.

It contained greetings, blessings, and… conditions!

As long as Rou Rou was willing to die, he would spare me!"

'Big Dragon Head' Cui Long clenched his teeth, making a grinding sound, his eyes bloodshot, filled with killing intent that could not be suppressed, causing the surrounding plants to sway violently.

After a full three seconds, this situation subsided.

"I picked up the knife again.

I want revenge!

I want to avenge Rou Rou!

I want to kill that bastard!

So, starting with the 'Cui' surname chosen by Rou Rou, I expanded the 'Si Hai Bang,' I wanted not only to kill him, but to destroy his so-called 'Empire.'

Time passed day by day.

Everything went as I planned.

'Si Hai Bang' was developing in an orderly manner.

And I made everyone acknowledge the identity of 'Big Dragon Head.'