Li Ming, however, had anticipated this.
bite!
The blades clashed together, producing a metallic clang.
"Impossible! How could he be stronger than me!"
Wu Shiting was directly knocked back by Li Ming's sword, his face full of disbelief.
Not only him, but even the other constables and Lin Qiancheng were somewhat shocked. They all knew that Li Ming had only recently broken through to the Qi Refining Realm.
Wu Shiting, on the other hand, had reached the Qi Refining Realm many years ago, and recently he directly achieved the Great Completion of Qi Refining, entering the sixth level of cultivation. The two are almost twice the age of each other.
But now, in a direct confrontation, Wu Shiting tried some tricks, but still ended up at a disadvantage.
Even ordinary people who don't understand martial arts can see that Li Ming's true combat strength is far superior to Wu Shiting's.
Wu Shiting bit his lip, his long sword flashing incessantly.
However, Li Ming has never stopped practicing his swordsmanship since he transmigrated here.
Having obtained the "Master of Both Sword and Blade" attribute, he felt that every time he swung his sword, he gained new insights.
Each swing of his sword easily blocked Wu Shiting's attack.
The most terrifying thing is that Wu Shiting wants to stall for time and win by using the total amount of his anger.
After fighting for a while, he discovered that Li Ming showed no signs of fatigue at all, and the intensity of his qi remained at the same level.
When he erupted, Li Ming erupted as well.
Now, however, he has very little energy and strength left.
Li Ming, however, became increasingly fierce as he fought.
One-sided.
This perfectly describes the battle. Li Ming didn't put on any show of fighting desperately at all; he was just using Wu Shiting as a tool to hone his swordsmanship.
"However, that's about enough."
Li Ming said softly.
Continuing to fight would be pointless for him.
Li Ming's eyes turned cold, and his movements were as powerful as thunder. The burst of energy pierced the sky, and with one strike, he knocked the waist knife out of Wu Shiting's hand.
Then, he stepped out with his left foot.
He kicked Wu Shiting hard in the chest with his right foot.
Bang!
"Ahhh!"
With a scream, Wu Shiting was kicked several meters away by Li Ming, rolling twice in the air before finally crashing heavily onto the stone bricks below the stage.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, a battle that was initially thought to be evenly matched ended abruptly.
Wow!
"Heroes emerge from among the young!"
The surrounding crowd erupted in enthusiastic cheers.
People love watching these kinds of underdog victories, especially these near-overwhelming reversals.
Lin Ping's face lit up with excitement, and he shouted out excitedly:
"Brother Li is awesome."
At this moment, seeing Li Ming standing on the stage, he looked like a war god.
A feeling arose in my heart that a true man should be like this.
Lin Qiancheng clapped his hands suddenly, his joy undisguised, and announced to everyone:
"Today's martial arts contest winner is Li Ming. From now on, Li Ming will be the head constable of the Six Doors of Qing Shi City."
Lin Qiancheng took out a constable's token from his pocket, walked onto the stage, and handed it to Li Ming, whose name was engraved on it.
"Come see me tonight... You did a good job," Lin Qiancheng chuckled softly.
Li Ming understood and nodded, saying, "Disciple understands."
No one knew what was happening on stage, but the audience below was incredibly excited.
Li Ming walked through the crowd from below the stage.
"Greetings, Officer Li."
"Greetings, Officer Li!"
The constables bowed together and said.
Everyone present was convinced that Li Ming had such combat power even though he had only just broken through to the Qi Refining stage, and that he had a bright future ahead of him.
Perhaps before long, he will be noticed by those above and forced to leave this small place.
Let's offer our congratulations now and exchange ideas; who knows, it might become a wonderful story in the future.
Even if you can't befriend them, you shouldn't offend them.
If Li Ming is narrow-minded and holds a grudge, then we're finished.
[Seize Wu Shiting's chance to become a constable, severely injure him, and gain 800 Life Energy.]
Li Ming looked at Wu Shiting, whose face was covered in dust, and thought to himself.
In this world, if you don't fight or compete, you deserve to be bullied.
He has a knife in his hand and fire in his heart.
Only then can we achieve something better!
At this moment, several quick-witted constables stepped forward and asked:
"Officer Li, when are you planning to assemble your team? Be sure to include me when you do."
Me too.
Li Ming glanced at it a few times, shook his head, and said, "There isn't even a single green entry."
"Let's talk about it in a few days. Right now, I need to consolidate my cultivation level."
Upon hearing Li Ming's words, the constables who arrived one after another lowered their heads and walked away, without continuing to ask questions.
Li Ming smiled and suddenly sighed, "When you are helpless and alone, people around you will avoid you like the plague. But when you have power and status, countless people will love you."
After the pleasantries in the martial arts hall subsided, Li Ming and Lin Ping walked out quite calmly.
Lin Ping exclaimed, "I never expected Brother Li to keep this from me for so long. You're already so strong at the very beginning of your Qi Refining journey. It seems I'll have to call you Officer Li from now on."
Li Ming laughed and said, "You bastard, you bet on me to win, you must have made a lot of money, right?"
"Haha, you noticed that."
Lin Ping quickly said, "How about I invite you to Yanyun Tower? The girl there, Miao'er, is very beautiful. If my father allowed it, I would even like to redeem her from her servitude."
Li Ming glanced at Lin Ping speechlessly, and said with a look of disappointment:
"Why do these thoughts keep popping into my head?"
Haven't you heard this saying before?
Lin Ping asked curiously, "Which sentence?"
"Women will only slow down my speed in drawing my sword."
Li Ming added in his mind, "But the rich woman wouldn't."
She might buy me a fine knife. If someone in this world were to give me a divine weapon, I would repay them with my own body.
Lin Ping remained silent for a moment. If it were the old him, he would have refuted on the spot, but after watching Li Ming's martial arts performance, he felt that what Li Ming said made a lot of sense.
For some reason, I recalled my father Lin Qiancheng's teachings: in this world, martial arts come first.
"Brother Li is right. I must cultivate diligently and realize my ideal as soon as possible."
Lin Ping said with a determined look.
He is a man with ideals.
He hopes that one day in the future, he can travel all over the thirty-two states of the Great Xuan... and find his one and only true love.
Now, his heart is divided into many pieces, and his true love is also divided into many parts.
...
The sun was setting in the west.
The Zhao family.
"Greetings, Chief Constable Lin. What brings you here?"
The speaker was Zhao Changkong, the head of the Zhao family. Although he was middle-aged, he was still radiant and had bright eyes.
He was clearly a martial artist of considerable skill.
"It's really just a small matter. I just hope the Zhao family will behave themselves lately and not interfere in the affairs of the younger generation."
Lin Qiancheng spoke with an air of authority, directly and forcefully uttering his words.
Zhao Changkong's smile froze, then he said calmly:
"I've heard about the conflict between the younger generation. It was Zhao's son who was in the wrong. I'd like to apologize to you."
"However, your disciple was quite heavy-handed. Wasn't that a bit too much?"
"If you could get your apprentice to apologize, this matter would be over."
Lin Qiancheng said in a deep voice:
"I'm too lazy to argue with you. Your second son is always causing trouble. What's so surprising about him getting beaten up?"
"He lives off the Zhao family's reputation, yet he's so arrogant. Hmph, he should take a break now."
“My disciple has been cultivating at home these past few days; he has no time for revenge.”
"Don't mention this matter again. If your Zhao family still wants to make a move... then don't blame me for being ruthless."
As he uttered the last two words, Lin Qiancheng's towering body leaned forward, his condensed blood energy becoming almost tangible.
His eyes were utterly cold and devoid of any emotion.
Zhao Changkong's eyes widened, his blood rushing to his face. He never expected that Chief Constable Lin would be so disrespectful to him.
This is still on our own turf!
However, the other side has the backing of the imperial court... In the end, when a war breaks out, they will not come out on top.
The other party didn't seem to be joking, and Zhao Changkong's momentum weakened slightly.
His face was ashen, and it was impossible to tell what he was thinking.
Lin Qiancheng took it as the other party's tacit agreement and left in a huff.
...
The night was as still as water, and a crescent moon hung like a hook.
Li Ming arrived alone at the residence where Lin Qiancheng lived.
He knocked on the door a few times, and immediately a servant came to open it. Upon seeing that it was Li Ming, he immediately welcomed him into the mansion.
It was obvious that Lin Qiancheng had already given instructions beforehand.
There was no scene of servants looking down on people.
"Officer Li, Lord Lin is waiting inside." The young servant bowed slightly, his face showing a fawning expression.
The news that Li Ming had become the youngest constable in Qing Shi City had spread throughout the city in just half a day, and was considered a great story.
Therefore, these servants naturally dared not neglect their duties in the slightest.
"Okay, thank you..."
Li Ming's habitual politeness made the servant feel even more respected. Normally, people who came to visit would not even give them a second glance.
Li Ming didn't pay attention to these details and slowly walked into the courtyard.
Looking at the nearby artificial hills and ponds, I couldn't help but feel a little envious.
Master's life is quite comfortable.
Li Ming then entered the study in the Lin residence. Lin Qiancheng had been waiting for a long time.
"Please sit down."
Lin Qiancheng smiled and gestured for Li Ming not to be reserved.
The more I look at this apprentice, the more I like him.
He has already warned the Zhao family that they are absolutely not allowed to take action against Li Ming.
Otherwise, he would show these corrupt families why the Six Doors could be called the Great Xuan's Blade.
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