He saw Li Yan like this and thought he was a chivalrous but naive person, so he used his disciple’s life as a threat.
Swish!
But before the words were spoken, he felt a sharp pain in his wrist.
A flying blade suddenly appeared, severing his wrist, hovering in the air, pressed right against his forehead.
"Flying... Flying Sword Technique..."
The old Taoist was incredulous, his face pale.
No more thoughts of resistance lingered.
Li Yan naturally wouldn’t explain, he glanced faintly, "I ask, you answer. If you answer well, I’ll spare your life."
"Is this true?"
"Of course, I, Li Yan, always keep my word. First, tell your na, and who sent you?"
The old Taoist obviously knew Li Yan’s reputation, hope rose in his eyes, and he quickly said, "I am Bu Xu, a mber of the Gold Sect, not anyone significant, just proficient in Circular Light Technique, hired for money."
"The one who hired , no one knows his real na, only the nickna ’Ghost Painted Face,’ from Peach Garden, a famous mber of the ’Ghost Theater Troupe’ back in the day, later joined Shu Prince Mansion. His Dao is profound, all who have seen him act are dead."
"Who else is involved in this act?"
"There’s the Lotus Sect Leader Wang Han in Shu, the black demon seat Jin Cuilian from Yan Sect, Tan Wanpei from Pu’an Temple... They’ve all received benefits from Shu Prince Mansion, usually scattered everywhere, only act when summoned by King Shu..."
"What are your plans?"
"There’s a ship loaded with explosives on the river, you were supposed to stay here, the plan was originally postponed, tomorrow Wang Han will co for a challenge..."
Listening to the Taoist’s confession, Li Yan was thoughtful.
The fact that Shu Prince Mansion sent people was expected by him.
Anyway, this matter isn’t conducted officially, instead, it plays out in the pugilistic world with flair, then it’s simple, it all cos down to strength.
What surprised him was these people’s identities.
Beyond the side door experts, there were civilian leaders of Magic Veins.
Though not from the main altar, they were high-level experts responsible for the Shu division altar, well-known figures in the Mystical Sect.
Unexpectedly, they all relied on Shu Prince Mansion.
Whatever the reason, this was considered a taboo.
Especially concerning the Imperial Family.
Back then, Prince Chang’an of Shan State, to avoid being criticized, even during the Drum King Festival, would watch from the city tower.
The magicians allowed into the Prince Mansion, unless from Taixuan Orthodox Sect or the local Shang Mountain Magic Sect of Shan State, were all official, only in charge of the mansion’s security.
But Shu Prince Mansion was sowhat unconcerned with these norms.
That ’Ghost Painted Face’ was clearly an Evil Dao master.
According to the intelligence, the changes in Shu Prince Mansion happened in recent years.
Perhaps influenced by Zhao Changsheng...
Unfortunately, the secret spy responsible for probing Zhao Changsheng from the Captain Bureau has been elusive, whereabouts unknown, otherwise, this could be reported.
Thinking of this, Li Yan turned his wrist, the blade glead, directly piercing the old Taoist’s Dantian, simultaneously unleashing Yin Thunder.
"Ah-!"
The old Taoist let out a piercing scream, roaring angrily, "Didn’t you say you’d spare ? Why break your promise?"
Li Yan coldly glanced at him, "I said I’d spare you, but didn’t promise not to cripple your cultivation."
He then nodded to the dazed Divination Child beside him, "Find a good family, stop using spells, perhaps you’ll live a peaceful old age."
With that said, he sheathed his blade and left the inn.
"Boy, wait and see!"
The old Taoist behind him was filled with venom, malice growing within.
Although he survived, he was like a cripple, life would undoubtedly be tough, he must find a way to avenge this...
Thud!
While lost in thought, his body suddenly stiffened; looking down at his chest, the blade tip had pierced through, blood dripping.
Behind him was the equally furious Divination Child.
Soon after, the inn was engulfed in flas.
Amidst the blaze, a small figure carrying a bag ran towards the town outskirts...
"Fire!"
The blaze attracted surrounding townsfolk to help with rescue.
Luckily, being relatively remote and near the riverbank, the fire was extinguished quickly, leaving only ruins, smoke rising.
Among the chaotic crowd, a few figures exchanged glances, their faces grim...
...
The next day was a long-awaited sunny day.
The autumn sun hung high, dispelling the lingering gloom.
The sky was vast, clouds spread wide, the recently showered town felt fresh.
"There’s been an incident!"
"There’s been an incident!"
In the inn, soone exclaid excitedly, "Li Yan, that kid is outrageous, so veteran expert can’t bear it anymore and plans to teach him a lesson!"
"What, who is the expert?"
"The Sect Leader of the Lotus Sect, Wang Han."
"Who is that?"
"A great master of the Mystical Sect!"
With so guidance, the news quickly spread throughout the town.
Most of the people in the town were ordinary folk.
Though they were also Jianghu guests, wandering from place to place, they rarely encountered magicians, let alone a true expert from the Mystical Sect, who was also a sect leader.
Such an opportunity to gain knowledge would not be missed.
Soon, outside the inn where Li Yan was staying, it was packed with people crowding all around, everyone tiptoeing, wishing they could be three feet taller.
Li Yan was already prepared, sitting in his guest room with his eyes closed, rejuvenating.
He knew that after he killed that Circular Light Magician last night and then caused the big fire, it definitely raised their alertness.
Perhaps, they would change their strategy.
But he no longer cared much at this point.
No matter who ca, they must be slain today.
His na was now well-known, and many things could no longer be concealed, and many thods were no longer secret; pretending to be weak to catch the strong was simply impossible.
With the situation as it was, there was no longer a need to hide.
Gaining a fierce reputation would deter so people from making any moves.
"Here they co, here they co!"
The crowd outside suddenly beca restless.
They saw a black-faced man stride forward.
"Is this the Sect Leader?"
Inside the crowd, many were filled with doubt.
It’s understandable; the Lotus Sect Leader looked very ordinary, with a big black face, wearing a coarse cloth shirt, and carrying a long gun on his back.
He looked just like an ordinary person from the pugilistic world.
There was no hint of the air of a sect leader.
"What do you know!"
Soone explained in a low voice, "The Magic Sect is passed among the people, unlike the Taixuan Orthodox Sect with those old Daoists, what’s the use of dressing up all fancy?"
"This one can perform the Divine Strike, just watch..."
The person who ca was indeed Wang Han.
He glanced at the sun in the sky and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Fengdu was right in Shu, and he had naturally heard a bit about the living Yin ssenger, and knew the power of the Yin Bureau soldiers.
But after all, they were all invisible soldiers, even if summoned in broad daylight, the sunlight would surely weaken their power.
Moreover, there were people assisting.
A team of gunners from the Shu Prince Mansion had secretly infiltrated this place this morning. Once Li Yan summoned the yin soldiers, they would shoot him to death with chaotic gunfire.
Of course, unless absolutely necessary, they would not use the new style firearms in this large crowd. After all, the Imperial Censor was still in Chengdu.
An entire team of unregistered gunners.
Even for the Prince Mansion, they wouldn’t dare to easily expose this...
Upon hearing the idle chatter nearby, a slight cold smile appeared at the corner of Wang Han’s lips.
He didn’t waste any words, directly going to the bluestone outside that private house, and without even looking, he slapped it with a backhand.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
The bluestone vibrated, and all the lon seeds flew out.
"Excellent!"
The crowd continually cheered.
"That’s a Force Transformation expert!"
Soone with keen eye power imdiately exclaid.
Li Yan’s left challenge was not to touch the lon seeds and not to break the bluestone.
So, to take them out, one could only rely on power to shake the lon seed shells out, and controlling the subtle force within was even more difficult than embedding the lon seed shells into the bluestone.
A sect leader, also a Force Transformation expert, and proficient in martial arts...
The kid is going to be unlucky!
Hearing the exclamations on the side, Wang Han ignored them, instead coldly looking towards the top of the inn, and said in a deep voice, "Kid, co out, see if you can live up to this reputation!"
According to the original plan, he was supposed to pretend to dislike outsiders acting arrogantly in Shu, so he showed up to teach this disrespectful junior a lesson, and accidentally kill him.
But since the Circular Light Magician Bu Xu was already dead, the other party probably already knew it, so there was no need to say much.
In any case, Li Yan likewise wouldn’t expose this matter.
If this matter was placed in the open, the Shu Prince Mansion might face many troubles, but they would also have no scruples and strike with full force.
Li Yan had long been prepared, carrying the Duan Chen Blade as he walked out of the inn.
The two faced each other coldly, without concealing their intent to kill.
And in the distant inn loft, several Divine Fire gunners also changed their magazines, extending their gun barrels out of the windows...
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