Chapter 136 A Heart of Venom, a Tragic Fate for the Leopard Blade

Li Xian rode a fine horse ahead. Behind him was the carriage carrying his wife, and behind that was a pitch-black coffin.

After entering the city gate.

The people of the city rarely saw such a handsome man, and many turned to look when they heard the sound of horses' hooves.

Suddenly someone shouted, "It's Li Dalang! It's Li Dalang entering the city!"

A commotion erupted as people lined the street, gathering around with curiosity and admiration, their mouths brimming with praise.

"So this is Li Dalang? He is indeed as young and handsome as the rumors say."

"What a handsome and divine Li Dalang! He's practically a god descended to earth!"

"No wonder he can take the enemy general's head and subdue an army of ten thousand. His aura is indeed different from that of ordinary people."

"To even catch a glimpse of such a person is a blessing."

...

Li Xiancai realized that he was quite famous, and it was understandable that the common people were watching the spectacle. However, the lady was unpredictable and her mind was full of twists and turns. If he displeased her, it was inevitable that a few innocent lives would be lost. He then glanced at the carriage behind him.

Seeing that the lady did not express her opinion, Li Xian felt a little relieved and bowed to the people, saying, "Fellow villagers, I have important business to attend to. Please make way for me."

The crowd quickly moved aside, their eyes fixed on Li Xian, completely ignoring the conspicuous coffin behind him.

The surroundings were noisy. But Madam Wen didn't mind; if she wasn't admired, wouldn't she be mediocre?

We walked through several main streets.

Seeing that more and more people were gathering, Li Xian had no choice but to cup his hands and say, "Everyone, please go back. It's best if you don't watch what happens next."

He was humble and polite, yet possessed an air of authority. His shout was neither too loud nor too soft, but it was precisely what commanded the people's obedience.

It gradually dissipated.

After crossing another street, you'll reach the entrance of the Leopard Blade Sect.

The vermilion gate was tightly shut.

Xu Liefeng was confident that his calculations were flawless and without the slightest flaw. However, he couldn't help feeling guilty, so the Leopard Blade Sect had been closing its doors to visitors for the past few days.

The disciples of the sect had all heard about the bustling street scene, but none of them went out to investigate.

Li Xian dismounted and pounded on the gate. The loud sound echoed into the courtyard.

Just as a disciple of the Leopard Blade Sect was about to open the door, Li Xian kicked it open, sending the vermilion door flying several feet away, and walked straight into the courtyard. Knocking on the door is the first courtesy, kicking it down is the second.

The Leopard Blade Sect surrounded them in an instant, armed with swords, spears, clubs, and other weapons of all styles. Xu Liefeng's fourth disciple, "Yang Tong," shouted, "Li Xian, how dare you! My master spared your life last time, and you still dare to come knocking on our door!"

Another disciple said, "Don't think you're so great. Let me tell you, taking the enemy general's head amidst a vast army was just good luck. My master could do it too if he wanted to!"

"Exactly! You still dare to kick the door? Do you want to die?!"

The Leopard Blade Faction all spoke up.

They heard the gossip circulating in the streets and alleys. They also knew about Li Xian's deeds, and their hearts ached with unspeakable bitterness, a deep resentment simmering within them.

"Enough with the nonsense, summon your gang leader Xu Liefeng. I want to learn from him," Li Xian said calmly.

At this moment, dozens of disciples of the Leopard Blade Sect had surrounded Li Xian. Despite their arrogant words and disregard for Li Xian's deeds, no one dared to make a move against him.

"You audacious and ignorant brat, you will pay the price! No matter how magnanimous our leader is, he will not let you go this time!" The sheep was so angry that his face turned red.

Li Xian laughed and said, "I couldn't be happier!"

"Fine! You just wait!" Yang Tong angrily walked to the backyard.

The backyard courtyard.

Xu Liefeng sat cross-legged, facing the wall to calm his mind. Yang Tongxing came forward and told him what had happened.

Xu Liefeng also heard the commotion in the courtyard, but he was reluctant to come out.

"Chief, please capture this boy to bolster the prestige of our Leopard Blade Sect!" Yang Tong knelt down and pleaded.

"Do you know why this child has come?" Xu Liefeng asked cautiously.

Yang Tong said, "What else could it be? He's just taking this opportunity to show off his power here! Hmph, he did take the enemy general's head, but so what? Does he compare to you, Chief?"

"This young man is so arrogant, and he has only just gained power. I'm afraid his achievements will end here. I urge the gang leader to step in and make him understand the difference between us. It would be best to break one of his arms and legs, crush his courage, and make him kneel and kowtow when he sees us."

Yang Tong's words were laced with resentment and jealousy. He was already fifty years old, having wasted half his life, and could not bear to see young heroes. Therefore, he embellished the story, as if afraid that Xu Liefeng would not appear.

"I see..." Xu Liefeng stroked his beard, feeling slightly relieved: "This young man is young and inevitably acts impulsively. After making a name for himself, he loses his sense of direction. I should be fine to go and meet him."

...

The outer courtyard.

"Boss!"

"Boss!"

When the disciples saw their leader approaching, they all bowed and stood to one side, leaving ample space.

Xu Liefeng nodded, quite satisfied. He glanced at Li Xian out of the corner of his eye and saw that she had come alone. He felt even more at ease and a smile appeared on his face.

He flicked his sleeve, and his disciple, understanding his meaning, brought over a solid mahogany chair and offered him a cup of hot tea.

Xu Liefeng sat down with an imposing air, displaying the demeanor of a grandmaster. He calmly finished his hot tea, then coldly glanced at Li Xian: "Li Xian, I already spared your life last time, why come here to die again?"

Li Xian sneered, "I am indeed here to die."

Xu Liefeng said calmly, "You do have some self-awareness. Since you want to die, I will not do as you wish."

"Today you have broken down my gate and tarnished the reputation of my Leopard Blade Sect. I will break your legs and make you crawl back to Yihe Manor."

"Also, take this message back to your wife and tell her that I, Xu Liefeng, was unaware that the person in the manor was her. I will personally pay her a visit on a chosen day to reminisce about our ancestral friendship."

He deliberately emphasized the phrase "to reminisce about our ancestors' friendship," intending to tell Li Xian that his wife had a connection with his ancestors. Even if he crippled Li Xian's legs, his wife wouldn't cause him any trouble.

Li Xian smiled and said, "Why go to such trouble? My wife is waiting outside right now."

"Nonsense! Nonsense! How could your wife..." Xu Liefeng's hair stood on end, filled with both fear and anger.

Li Xian leaped over the heads of the crowd and landed back outside the gate, saying to the carriage, "Madam, I have invited Xu Liefeng out. Please get out of the carriage."

Madam Wen nodded, "Yes." She thought to herself, "This boy is very useful. Xu Liefeng is just a petty scoundrel. If I were to personally go and invite him, it would be beneath my dignity."

The more I use it, the more I like it.

Li Xian took out a red jade stool, lifted the curtain, and helped the lady down. Upon seeing her, Xu Liefeng was terrified, his face turning ashen. His previous composure and the air of a master who could decide life and death with a single word vanished in an instant.

My legs trembled uncontrollably.

The disciples of the Leopard Blade Sect were bewildered and unaware of the hidden story. Upon seeing the lady's dignified appearance, they were momentarily overwhelmed and all thought:

"What a beautiful woman, what a noble air. It is truly a blessing that Li Xian is able to serve such a woman. If I were to help her up and touch her hand, I would be overjoyed even if I died immediately."

They all looked infatuated.

Madam Wen frowned, filled with disgust, and flicked her sleeve. The disciples' eye sockets ruptured, and they went blind instantly.

Li Xian sighed inwardly at his wife's ruthlessness. When he reached the threshold, he said, "Madam, watch your step." Madam Wen nodded, took light steps, and stepped over the threshold.

At this point, most of the Leopard Blade disciples had gone blind and were lying sprawled on the ground, groaning in pain.

Xu Liefeng's face turned from pale to ashen, and he stammered, "Madam... Madam... Your presence is an honor... Xu... Xu Liefeng... I... I failed to... bring you far... I... I beg your forgiveness!"

He jumped off the chair and knelt on the ground with a thud, kowtowing.

"It's alright, it's my fault for not informing you," Madam Wen said gently.

"I...I don't know why you've come, Madam." Xu Liefeng was sweating profusely.

Madam Wen glanced at Li Xian.

Li Xian understood and carried the coffin into the courtyard.

Xu Liefeng shuddered at the sight of the dark coffin, his pants already wet. "Madam... Madam, I... I shouldn't have offended you, should I?"

"If...if I have unintentionally...if I have offended you in any way, please...please, madam, consider our past...our friendship...give me...a chance to make amends."

Madam Wen said, "Li Xian, you speak."

Li Xian said, "Chief Xu, since you don't remember, let me help you recall. A few days ago, you secretly met with the generals of the Yellow Dragon Army, used them as a tool to kill, and led the Yellow Dragon Army into Yihe Village."

"You haven't forgotten this, have you?"

Xu Liefeng felt a chill run down his spine, but he desperately denied it, "Nonsense, Li Xian brat! I only have a slight grudge against you, yet you slander me like this! You are vicious!"

"Please, Madam, investigate this matter thoroughly. I have always admired you. How could I have done such a thing? And what benefit would I gain from doing this? Madam... please do not believe this man's slander!"

Li Xian laughed and said, "You've always coveted Madam's martial arts. By using the Yellow Dragon Army to drive her away, you can take some of the manor's treasures and martial arts techniques in the chaos. Is that so difficult?"

"Nonsense!" Xu Liefeng roared, "Li Xian, I challenge you to a duel!" He unleashed a surge of internal energy and struck Li Xian with a palm.

The palm strike was powerful and incredibly fast. Yet, it was caught between the lady's two fingers and twisted gently. Xu Liefeng shuddered, and blood slowly seeped from every pore on his body.

Life is slowly slipping away.

Madam Wen said, "Do you still want to argue?"

Xu Liefeng dared not make another move, filled with immense fear. Just now, the lady's twisting of two fingers had ruptured all the blood vessels in his body. Blood was scattered throughout his flesh and blood, but if he were to take powerful medicine now, combined with blood-stabilizing and orifice-closing effects, and with the surging vitality after his rebirth, he might still have a chance to survive.

In the moment between death and life, a strong will to live bursts forth.

Xu Liefeng pleaded, "Madam, this man is just spouting empty words, you can't believe him! Evidence...yes...make this man produce evidence! If he can produce evidence, I will be convinced, and even if you kill me, I will not flinch."

"Evidence?" Madam Wen laughed. "What a joke. When have I ever needed to produce evidence when I suspect someone?"

With a flick of her wrist, she summoned seven leaves. With a gentle flick of her finger, one leaf flew out and severed Xu Liefeng's right hand.

One more shot…

The leaves fluttered down, severing his right leg as well.

Xu Liefeng cried out and begged for mercy: "Madam, spare me, spare me..."

With another flick of her wrist, Madam Wen severed Xu Liefeng's right eye.

Xu Liefeng said, "Madam, you can't kill me! You promised the Xu family! You can't break that promise!"

Upon hearing this, Madam Wen indeed stopped and threw away the leaf in her palm.

“Since we have an agreement, I will not kill you.” Madam Wen looked at Li Xian. “You will kill him for me.”

“I have severed one of his hands, one of his feet, and one of his eyes. I buried the remains in the coffin first. The coffin is placed outside the door, and no one is allowed to move it.”

“Come and kill him a month later. Bury him in a black coffin, his body intact.”

(End of this chapter)