ragginovel Chapter 62 If you want to die, come and test your sword!
Chapter 62 If you want to die, come and test your sword!
That night, a gentle summer breeze blew, and cicadas chirped incessantly.
Suddenly, the front and back gates of the Fuwei Escort Agency burst open, and dozens of men rushed out, heading towards the four city gates.
Before the people spying outside the security company could react, the people had already run away.
Whispers arose and footsteps echoed as they rushed to their respective gangs and caves to inform their leaders.
In contrast, the Fuwei Escort Agency was eerily quiet, like the eye of a storm.
Most of the dozens of people in the escort agency had left, leaving only the two head escorts, Shi and Zheng, and less than twenty porters to patrol and guard the area.
Those who went out to gather information left in a hurry, while those left behind to guard the house were unsure of what to do.
I don't know what the chief镖头 (head镖师) was thinking, entrusting the safety of the镖局 (镖局, a type of security escort agency) to a young upstart, who is probably not even as old as the junior镖头 (young head镖师).
Just past 9 PM, the Lin family of three were having tea with Li Che in the main hall.
To be precise, Lin Zhennan and his wife were accompanying them, and Lin Pingzhi temporarily acted as the tea master.
Although this young man was a pampered young master, he was very perceptive, serving tea and water to his newly acquainted Uncle Li with great respect.
The group chatted idly, and the topic naturally veered towards the Demon-Slaying Sword Manual.
"Alas~ it is true that fortune and misfortune are intertwined. Our ancestor Yuan Tu Gong built such a great family business, but we, his descendants, are incompetent, and the legacy of our ancestors has become a disaster."
"Madam, once this matter is settled, I think it would be better to relinquish the escort agency business, and for the three of us to find a secluded place far from the martial world and live a peaceful life."
Lady Wang understood the implication upon hearing this, and it goes without saying who she would give it to.
They went to great lengths to protect the Lin family's lives; in return, their meager wealth is hardly worth mentioning.
I've heard that Master Yue of Mount Hua is known as the "Gentleman Sword," so he might not even care about the Lin family's small business.
Li Che understood the meaning behind his words; perhaps he was also expressing his apology for his rashness in greeting the guests earlier.
"Chief Lin, there's no need to be discouraged. If this matter is handled well, it might be a permanent solution. Just wait patiently for the right time."
"Uncle Li... Uncle Li."
Li Che: "..."
"Young Master Escort, let's still address each other as brothers and keep to ourselves."
Lin Pingzhi hurriedly said "I dare not," glanced at his father, and then said, "Young Master Li, I wonder if I have the opportunity to become a disciple of the Huashan Sect?"
I know my talents are meager, and in the past, with my parents' protection, I've been arrogant and haughty. But today, having met Young Master Li, I realize there are always people more capable than myself.
"If I could only learn a tiny bit of the Huashan sword technique, even as a lowly outer disciple, I would be content."
As he spoke, Lin Pingzhi knelt down on both knees, his words sincere and his attitude earnest, clearly from the bottom of his heart.
Lin Zhennan and his wife exchanged a glance, and suddenly their eyes lit up.
Great idea! Ping'er has finally figured it out!
Today, the mere mention of "disciple of Mount Hua" has already shocked many people; otherwise, by now, some impatient villains would have already climbed over the wall and entered the courtyard.
Although Huashan and Fuzhou are far apart, it is not impossible for the Fuwei Escort Agency headquarters to move north.
Old Lin was jolted awake by his son's words and was already thinking about how to get Ping'er to become a disciple of Mount Hua.
But then Li Che got up and helped Lin Pingzhi up, and said with a smile, "Young Master, the matter of becoming an apprentice is still up to my master to decide. Whether it succeeds or not is not up to me."
Moreover, the Huashan Sect has strict rules and regulations, so Young Master Escort should not act impulsively. Let's discuss this matter after we've weathered this storm."
Upon hearing this, Lin Pingzhi nodded silently, his resolve to become a disciple of Mount Hua only strengthened.
Li Che didn't think much of it. Now that he had destroyed the Lin family's Evil-Repelling Sword Manual, Old Yue wouldn't have the heart to kill him...
and many more!
Li Che was startled. Now that the news had spread throughout the martial arts world, would Old Yue be unable to resist the temptation and interfere?
"Who goes there!"
A furious shout came from the backyard.
Lin Zhennan and his wife immediately stood up.
For days, the two men had kept their swords with them and slept without removing their clothes. Startled, they were about to rush forward to meet the enemy.
"Don't worry, I'll go take a look!"
Instead of going through the back hall, Li Che walked out the main gate into the courtyard, and then jumped onto the roof.
Going around in circles is nowhere as fast as flying straight up from the sky.
When the people arrived, the two sides had already clashed.
There were seven enemies in total, but they were fighting individually and were clearly not a group.
The most skilled were a monk and a woman.
The monk had long, flowing hair and held a pair of crescent-shaped tiger-head daggers. His swordsmanship was fierce and his attacks were ruthless.
The woman was about thirty years old, but she used a short knife that was about two feet long. The shorter the knife, the more dangerous it was. Zheng, the head镖师 (bodyguard), who fought her, was already on the defensive after only three moves and was struggling to cope.
As for the others, their attire and weapons varied; some wore short clothes and carried long knives, while others resembled fishermen and used iron staffs.
The镖局 (security escort agency) had two or three镖师 (bodyguards/escorts) to take on one person, which they could barely manage.
"Where is that old bastard Lin Zhennan? Come out and let me see your Lin family's Seventy-Two Styles of Evil-Repelling Sword Technique!"
"Damn it, the rumors in the martial arts world are so bizarre, and this guy surnamed Lin is acting like a coward. Perfect, I'll test the waters!"
Before he could finish speaking, a loud "clang" rang out, and the long knife in the head镖师's hand was broken in two by his magic knife.
The monk's lips curled into a bitter smile. He parried the attack with his knife, then swept it horizontally, intending to sever Chief Escort Shi's head in one stroke.
Clutching a broken blade in his hand, Chief Escort Shi, his strength exhausted and yet to be replenished, cried out in his heart, "My life is over!"
However, just as he was about to close his eyes and await death, a silver streak slid across his cheek, the strong wind slapping his face painfully.
Then a scream was heard.
With two clangs, the two monk's knives fell to the ground.
A cloud of blood mist sprayed towards him, and everything in front of Chief Escort Shi was a crimson blur. However, the owner of the longsword seemed afraid of getting stained with blood, and instantly drew his sword and left.
The monk lost his support with his longsword and fell to the ground with a thud, dying with his eyes wide open!
When he came to his senses, Chief Escort Shi subconsciously uttered the same words as Lin Zhennan: "What a fast sword!"
Li Che didn't stop walking; he drew his sword and turned around in an instant.
The woman with the twin swords was originally with the long-haired monk, while the others were local gang members who had followed them.
Firstly, he wanted to see if there was a chance to steal a chicken, and secondly, he also wanted to test the skill level of the Huashan disciples.
Li Che sneered inwardly. Breaking into a private residence and committing murder would be pointless if he killed him!
As Zheng, the镖头 (bodyguard), raised his knife to parry, he suddenly felt his strength vanish, and the short knife that had been slashing at him had disappeared without a trace.
The woman with two swords sheathed them and retreated hastily, heading straight for the nearest walled courtyard behind her.
"run?!"
Before he finished speaking, Li Che took two strides and caught up with the woman.
The woman with the double swords was shocked and felt a chill run down her spine; her previous arrogance vanished completely.
At this moment, he could not care about anything else. He swung his arms back and struck Li Che's face and abdomen with his short knife, hoping to delay the enemy for a moment and fight for a chance to live.
Li Che continued his advance without stopping, his wrist flicked and his sword trembled, and with two clangs, both swords were sent flying.
Two screams followed, one slash piercing the neck of a certain "fisherman," and the other penetrating the heart of a certain enemy.
The woman was pinned to the courtyard wall by a long sword and died without ever seeing the face of the "murderer".
When Lin Zhennan and his wife rushed to the backyard, the battle had already ended.
The镖局 (bodyguard agency) brothers stood frozen as if their pressure points had been struck, their eyes fixed on the young figure in front of them, and the sounds of them swallowing loudly echoed incessantly.
"Young Master Li?"
"It doesn't matter, he's just a clown jumping around."
Guarding against thieves for a thousand days is troublesome. Here's what we'll do: Brothers, please line up the corpses at the entrance of the escort agency, and put up a sign that reads: "Want to die? Come and test your sword!"
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