Lord Shenxiu
Chapter 46: Start

Chapter 46: Chapter 46: Start

As the hour passed slowly,

blood began trickling out from where the neck met the severed head of the fallen man.

Even laymen knew that trouble was brewing.

Some spectators couldn’t bear to watch and turned to leave, while others craned their necks, curious to see how things would end.

Old Qian could only keep bowing, not daring to resist, knowing it was no different from an ant shaking a tree.

Just as he was about to despair, a crisp sound suddenly rang out in the area.

The young master, with a smile, maintained his face of amusement without yielding, even though there were vaguely visible guards around him.

Zhong Shenxiu caught this, a flicker of light passing through his eyes, and he reached into his sleeve.

Ding!

At that moment, another anomaly occurred.

Zhong Shenxiu’s eyebrows lifted as he saw a wooden hairpin flying from outside the area, landing straight on top of a Red Emperor Coin.

Amid the dull sound, the Red Emperor Coin on the ground was instantly split in two, and its "Qi" was dispersed.

Old Qian’s expression relaxed, and he hastily chanted a spell to reconnect his grandson’s head.

This time, the head did not fall but quickly fused back with the neck.

"Hundred Steps Flying Sword? A cultivator?!"

The young master’s expression changed, "Who is it? Who dares to interfere with my affairs?"

Slap!

The wooden hairpin, as if wielded by someone, leapt up and harshly slapped his cheek.

This was the Yang Gang Skill, unstoppable!

The young master’s cheek turned red instantly, and he spat out several bloodstained teeth, hearing a bold voice: "If you commit evil again, I will chop off your dog head!"

His expression altered, and he warily looked around but eventually did not retaliate and quickly left under the fawning surround of his lackeys.

At this moment, Old Qian saw his grandson awaken and, not daring to even pick up the coins from the ground, hurriedly took his grandson out of the city gate to avoid further trouble, deciding never to return to Fufeng City in his next life.

The crowd, seeing no more excitement, dispersed on their own.

Zhong Shenxiu, with interest, walked to the street corner and found a restaurant, going up to the second floor.

Sitting by the window here, he could clearly see the street scene, the breeze was refreshing, and the scenery was quite pleasant.

"Waiter, bring me a plate of marinated meat, a plate of roast chicken, a few random vegetarian dishes, ten buns, and a pot of wine."

Zhong Shenxiu sat down, tipped the waiter a few Black Emperor Coins, and saw that there weren’t many customers on the second floor, but one person caught his attention the most.

The man had the appearance of a down-and-out swordsman from Jianghu, his beard seemed long unattended, messy, his clothes worn and carrying a faint smelly odor, his sword was equally shabby, even the hilt seemed rusted.

The only thing striking was his eyes, which were exceptionally bright, like two gems in the night.

’This feeling... knowledgeable in magic, of the Gang Sha Realm...’

Zhong Shenxiu thought to himself, quickly associating the man with someone in his mind: "A Lu-surnamed swordsman from the Black Mountain Small Meeting?"

Thinking this, he gestured playfully and called the waiter: "I will cover the bill for that valiant man’s table."

Hearing this, the Lu-surnamed swordsman glanced at Su Daoshi, toasted with a bowl of wine, and said no more.

Once the dishes were all served, Zhong Shenxiu said with a smile:

"Friend, drinking alone seems rather dull. How about we join tables?"

"Oh? Apart from this sword, I, Mr. Lu, have spent everything else on drink money. To be invited by someone is not bad." Lu, the swordsman, sat down across from Zhong Shenxiu, eating hunks of meat and gulping down wine in a truly heroic Jianghu style.

He devoured the dishes on the table like a whirlwind, nearly licking the wine jars clean before wiping his mouth. "What’s the reason for inviting me to this meal?"

"My name is Su Daoshi. I love to make friends with heroic and righteous people. I was really impressed when I saw you help out when things were unfair earlier!"

Zhong Shenxiu replied earnestly.

He knew clearly that this fellow hadn’t connected him with Young Master Shen Xiu at all.

The Blood and Flesh Magic of the West does have its merits after all.

"If you knew, you shouldn’t have come over!"

Lu, the swordsman laughed, "The guy who can give out a Red Emperor Coin must have a significant background, but I’m not afraid. I roam the ends of the earth, the whole world is my home; you, however, have family to take care of..."

"Indeed..."

Zhong Shenxiu nodded. "But I’ve only invited you for a meal; surely, the noble one won’t hold it against me?"

"Ha-ha, hard to say, I think that young man is arrogant and petty!" Lu, the swordsman stood up. "I’ve finished eating, I should go now. If I don’t leave soon, that fellow might even block all the gates and send soldiers after me."

Even though he was a Gang Sha Realm cultivator, unless he had cultivated an Escape Skill like Wind Riding, or possessed a Flying Escape Magic Tool, he still needed to leave through the city gates!

"Leaving now might be a bit late."

Zhong Shenxiu glanced around and stealthily slipped a jade token into Lu’s palm, "With this, you might be able to have a smooth journey."

"What is this..." Lu, the swordsman, was surprised.

"This isn’t my identity token. I took it from that young master. After you leave, you could even exchange it for some drink money..." Zhong Shenxiu lowered his voice. "I’ll say this here, once you leave this restaurant, I won’t acknowledge it; this jade token will be considered stolen by you."

"Ha-ha, you are an interesting man... I, Lu Huolong, will remember you."

Lu Huolong laughed heartily and left generously.

Zhong Shenxiu watched him leave and nodded slightly, then slowly shook his head.

When he first entered the Jianghu, he was like this man, harboring a dream of being a heroic champion, always ready to draw his sword to right the wrongs he encountered.

But later on, he realized that to do so, one must possess overwhelming martial prowess.

Only when Young Master Shen Xiu truly made a name for himself could he afford to be so carefree.

’This intervention was discreet, and with Lu Huolong taking the heat, I’m just a stranger treating someone to a meal at most; no one knows, no crime committed, and unlikely to be blamed.’

’Besides, I am an official! The tolerance shown to me is different from ordinary citizens, and with Feng Xixi, both publicly and privately, she must protect me, so it’s very likely nothing will come of this... but still, I didn’t expect myself to act like this, perhaps because I saw a reflection of myself?’

’Well, just a diversionary move.’

Zhong Shenxiu also rose, leaving the restaurant, returning to his residence.

That night, the city was peaceful, and after a few days, there was no news of any significant robberies or criminals being apprehended, confirming that the matter had blown over.

Life as Su Daoshi was always peaceful with moments of satisfaction.

He spent his leisure time outside the city, overseeing the development of the farmsteads, giving guidance to his close associates in cultivation, and at night, he ventured into the Netherworld to refine Xuanyin Evil Qi.

Occasionally, he tried to communicate remotely with White Bone Scholar using the contact method left behind, but it was all superficial and he firmly refused to agree to a meeting.

As for the duties of the Evil Slaying Deputy Envoy, he had long since disregarded them.

In a blink, a month passed.

On this day, Zhong Shenxiu looked at the Heavenly Show System with a grave expression:

[Door of Ten Thousand: Open (100%)]

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