While on Mount Hua, my mind is at peace!

Chapter 17 Killing Wang Xiaochun

As Yue Feng left the Fuwei Escort Agency and turned a street corner, he was suddenly grabbed tightly. Yue Feng's Giant Spirit Golden Body Divine Skill reacted instinctively, shaking the man's hand off. Yue Feng gripped his sword hilt, about to draw it, when he heard the man whisper, "Junior Brother, it's me!"

Yue Feng looked closely and realized it was Lau Denuo in disguise. Yue Feng narrowed his eyes and said gently, "So it's Second Senior Brother. Long time no see?"

Laudenau looked around and whispered, "This isn't the place to talk. Come with me."

Yue Feng chuckled inwardly, but remained outwardly calm, following Lao Denuo further and further astray until they finally arrived at a secluded spot in Fuzhou City, far from the bustling city center.

Laudenuo led Yue Feng into a small hotel, which was empty. Laudenuo removed his disguise and said to Yue Feng, "I've taken over this small hotel; it'll serve as a place to stay. What do you think, Junior Brother?"

Yue Feng placed his longsword on the table, sat down at the table, looked around, and nodded, saying, "Not bad, Second Senior Brother is indeed very thoughtful."

Laudenau took a wine jar from the shelf and poured a bowl of wine for Yue Feng and himself. Yue Feng declined, saying he wasn't thirsty. Laudenau seemed unconcerned, took a sip of his own wine, and asked Yue Feng:

"Junior Brother, the situation in Fuzhou City seems calm on the surface, but it's actually turbulent beneath. As the young sect leader, what do you think we should do?"

Yue Feng said sternly, "It is true that the Qingcheng Sect is plotting to steal the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual from the Lin family under the guise of revenge. This is an outrage against all reason and law. Now that I know about it, I must intervene."

Laudenuo frowned slightly, then sighed deeply: "Junior brother, you don't know this. These past two days, I've asked my friends in the martial arts world to secretly gather information, and I've learned that Yu Canghai originally sent many disciples to deal with the various branches of the Fuwei Escort Agency in different places."

"Now, perhaps because of your provocation, they've transferred all their manpower to Fuzhou. If we want to protect the Lin family now, we'll be facing the entire Qingcheng Sect!"

Yue Feng declared resolutely, "It all depends on human effort!"

Laudenuo looked at Yue Feng for a while and nodded: "Junior Brother, if you are really determined, I have a way, but it requires taking a little risk."

"What method? Second Brother, please tell me."

Laudenuo said, "As you know, I came here with my own skills. Before joining our Huashan Sect, I had also been in the martial arts world and made some friends with whom I had a strong bond."

"Many of my friends are currently in Fujian. I want to ask them to help us deal with the Qingcheng Sect. Of course, I will conceal your identity and just say that you are another friend of mine."

Yue Feng feigned hesitation: "Before we set off, Master ordered us to act in secret. Isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

Laudenau cursed inwardly, "You little brat, you've caused such a huge commotion along the way, and now you're telling me you want to act secretly? Secretly my ass!" But on his face, he put on a solemn expression and nodded, saying:

"You're right. But in urgent situations, one must act expediently. 'A general in the field may disobey the emperor's orders.' Junior brother, you've been studying with our master since you were young, so you should have a deep understanding of this principle."

Yue Feng nodded repeatedly: "Hearing your words is truly enlightening. Second Senior Brother, I have learned a great deal. Now, please invite your friends over!"

Laudenau replied, "My friends are scattered throughout Fujian. If I send word now, it will take them at least two or three days to arrive. In the meantime, let's rest and observe how things develop, shall we?"

"Very good." Yue Feng said, getting up and walking outside.

Laudenau asked in surprise, "Junior Brother, where are you going?"

"The beds at the Immortal's Abode are quite soft. If you need anything, you can go there to find me. Of course, I might not be there then."

Laudenuo wanted to say more, but Yue Feng had already disappeared. Laudenuo could see that Yue Feng's lightness skill had improved significantly, and his brows furrowed even more.

Yue Feng returned to his superior room at the Immortal Abode. He paused at the door, then pushed it open and entered. He saw a middle-aged man dressed as a wealthy merchant sitting on a stool in the living room, leisurely sipping tea. Upon seeing Yue Feng enter, the middle-aged man gestured to the stool opposite him and said, "You're back? Please have a seat."

Yue Feng sat down as instructed. The middle-aged man took out a bronze plaque from his pocket, identical to Yue Feng's, and tossed it onto the table, laughing, "Young Master Yue should be familiar with this bronze plaque, shouldn't he?"

Yue Feng nodded. The middle-aged man continued, "My name is Wang Xiaochun. I belong to no sect or faction, but am a guest member of the Six Doors. Since we both work for the court, I have a few words of advice to offer. I wonder if Young Hero Yue would be willing to listen?"

Yue Feng said politely, "Speak your mind, or shut up. My room is never a place for strange men to intrude."

Wang Xiaochun's smile widened, and he nodded, saying:

"Very good, very good. Let me finish what I have to say. Abbot Yu of Songfeng Temple on Qingcheng Mountain is a friend of mine. I don't have many friends, so I'm always very loyal to them. Abbot Yu asked me to mediate between you and him. As long as you leave Fuzhou and don't interfere in his affairs with the Lin family, you can name your price."

Yue Feng said, "My price is this: get out of Fuzhou before I really lose my temper. You get out of my room too, now, immediately."

Wang Xiaochun's smile finally froze. He frowned slightly, a glint of shrewdness in his small eyes, and asked Yue Feng, "Are you really not going to give up until you're completely defeated?"

Yue Feng raised his hand and gently struck Wang Xiaochun's chest with his palm. Wang Xiaochun raised his hand to block, using seventy percent of his inner strength, fully expecting to overturn Yue Feng. However, Yue Feng's palm strike, though seemingly gentle, was surprisingly powerful and difficult to resist.

Wang Xiaochun, realizing the danger, didn't even get up before rolling onto the ground. Even so, the force of the palm strike carried him three times, until he reached the doorway. Yue Feng struck again, opening the door from a distance, and said to Wang Xiaochun lying on the ground, "Get out of here!"

Wang Xiaochun's face turned deathly pale. He scrambled to his feet and pointed at Yue Feng, saying, "Fine, fine! As the saying goes, 'Even a mighty dragon can't suppress a local snake.' I'd like to see how long you can be so arrogant in Fuzhou!"

As Wang Xiaochun finished speaking and was about to turn around, countless cold glints silently emerged from his sleeves, raining down on Yue Feng. Yue Feng drew his sword, using his left hand and right sword to deflect most of the hidden weapons, but only one remained, which he couldn't possibly handle.

Just then, a sharp, piercing sound rang out as something pierced through the window next to Yue Feng and struck Wang Xiaochun's hidden weapon squarely. The weapon, struck by the incoming object, spun around and flew back towards Wang Xiaochun.

Wang Xiaochun, who was about to pursue Yue Feng, was startled by this turn of events and hastily retreated. Yue Feng, filled with murderous intent, thrust his longsword forward with an extremely treacherous move, like a perilous plank road in the sky, pinning Wang Xiaochun to the wall with a single strike.

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