11 So they were bandits.
The next morning, after finishing his meal, He Chen practiced his swordsmanship in the courtyard.
"My lord, a group of people on horseback are slowly approaching us. There are several dozen people in the group, led by four riders." Jin Wen was observing from the other side when Jin Luo rushed in, still panting.
"Okay, well done. Where are we?" He Chen asked.
"It's about a mile to the town's main street, sir," Jin Luo replied.
"These people are from the Gu family. When the previous village head was in charge, this group of people disguised themselves as bandits and came to cause trouble. The previous village head fought them off outside the street for a few rounds, and when he came back, he raised their monthly wages," Old Weng reported as he stepped forward.
Then he continued, "It's said that there are top-tier experts and even some formidable figures inside. My lord, please be extremely careful!"
"Of course, haha. Since guests have arrived, as the host, I should go and greet them," He Chen said, drawing his sword and slowly walking forward.
As everyone watched He Chen arrive at the street corner to wait, the news spread quickly, and many people knew that the Gu family had arrived. A conflict was inevitable today!
Jin Feng and Jin Luo stood on either side of He Chen, holding the thin-bladed knives they had brought from the village yesterday. They swallowed hard, feeling increasingly pressured.
Old Man Weng has come too. Is he risking his life?
Sister Lan has also arrived, a knife hidden in her chest. If this battle goes poorly, then life and death will be decided today.
"Step back ten steps," He Chen said, looking at the four of them.
"This is, sir," the group hesitated for a moment, then stepped back.
With the upgrade of my mental cultivation technique and the upgrade of my sound bell shield, my body has become stronger. Previously, my explosive power in one step was estimated to be four zhang, but now it is more than ten zhang, and I can reach within ten zhang in an instant!
As the group on horseback approached the street corner, He Chen strode forward.
"Halt! This is Hualin Town. Strangers, stop here!" He Chen shouted, trying to deflate their arrogance!
"Where is my servant? Did you kill him? You murdered an official! Do you know your crime? Lay down your weapons and surrender!" The leader, surprisingly a young man, spoke arrogantly from his horse, a three-foot-long sword in his hand!
Looking at the dozens of people in front of him, although they seemed imposing, they now looked like a delicious killing ground!
"I've already killed the former village chief who colluded with foreign bandits. It seems you're all accomplices of those bandits too. Bandits deserve to die, and today I will act on behalf of Heaven!" He Chen shouted, feeling immense satisfaction as he spoke.
Confucianism kills without a knife; if I think it's true, then you're guilty. No wonder emperors and noble families love to nitpick over words—it's so satisfying!
"You little brat, you're asking for death! I was going to spare your life, but today you'll leave it here!" the leader said fiercely.
"Young Master, let me do it. I can't let you get your clothes dirty with this mud-covered fellow!" A young man in blue riding a horse said to He Chen with a mocking expression.
"Okay, be careful," the leader said softly.
They are all elites of the world! The young man in blue drew his sword, rode his horse and charged over, wanting to kill He Chen directly. It would be better if He Chen could escape, as he would just be exhausted to death. In this desolate land, if you say there are any geniuses, they are just strong and have extraordinary talents.
Just like the village head who was subdued by the young master before, what good is he besides being strong?
The Gu family isn't a very big family in the county, but they're not someone you peasants can mess with!
"Even when beating a dog, you have to consider its owner! Kid, today is your death day!" he said as he charged forward.
He Chen stomped his feet hard on the ground, leaping ten zhang forward, flying directly towards the man in blue. He unleashed a double slash in mid-air, one strike aimed at the man in blue. The man in blue quickly parried with his own sword, but suddenly another blade appeared from behind, aimed at his neck.
With a resounding clang, the two swords clashed head-on, the sound deafening. A single blow from behind sent the man in blue's head flying into the air; the force of He Chen's strike sent his corpse flying far away.
Blood splattered, covering the young master in its own glory! In that instant, the air froze!
[40 kill points added!]
"Haha, thankfully the horse wasn't hurt," He Chen laughed loudly, then slowly stepped forward with his knife in hand.
Enemies I can never kill, beauties I can never behold—at this moment, whether it be towering buildings or fine wine, I must experience this world!
"Everyone, attack! Cut him to pieces! Ten taels of gold as a reward!" The young man's eyes were cold and his killing intent was palpable, as if he wanted to cut He Chen to pieces!
"Charge! Kill this man, we'll feast and drink wine, the brothel will treat us!" the leader of the subordinates shouted, and immediately, dozens of men charged!
"Great timing!" He Chen laughed loudly, "Here comes a whole host of killing spots!"
He Chen took a step and covered ten feet, directly facing the blades of the crowd. With his Gentleman's Blade in hand, he combined the two blades into one and slashed horizontally in mid-air, sending three fine heads flying.
Then he started hacking and slashing right into the crowd, thrusting, slashing, and parrying, cutting twice with a single stroke, terrifying everyone.
This doesn't make sense! The person is clearly in front of you, so how can the knife appear behind you?
He Chen slashed each of them with a single blow, heads flying off and blood spurting out. In an instant, only five remained, who were terrified and hastily retreated.
"Elder Mo, thank you for your help," the young man said confidently, knowing that he had Elder Mo, a first-tier expert, on his side.
"Little brat, you're quite skilled." Old Mo, with his Soul-Severing Blade in hand, dismounted and drew his precious blade. In a flash, the blade caught He Chen's eye. Blood surged on the blade, ready to slay the man before him.
He Chen smiled wickedly, calm and carefree, ignoring everything else. He activated the Thunderfire Heart Technique, instantly feeling himself moving at the speed of light. He unleashed a swift and unparalleled slash at Elder Mo, one slash in front and one behind, both slashes occurring simultaneously.
"I was prepared for this move. You..." Old Mo tried to use the momentum to retreat the moment the blades clashed.
However, the spatial blade that suddenly appeared was synchronized with He Chen's, not because He Chen's blade was faster, one strike after another. Mo Lao miscalculated He Chen's blade, thinking that the blade was too fast and quickly made two strikes in a very short time!
One wrong step and his life was over; his head flew off, leaving the young man stunned!
[50 kill points added!]
He Chen stomped his foot on the ground in an instant, sending dirt flying, and crashed into the young leader, knocking him off his horse. The young man reacted quickly, slashing with his knife, but He Chen slashed horizontally with his own, completely ignoring the young man's attack. He smiled wickedly, looking like a madman.
The leader had never faced such a scene before. In an instant, the knife that was about to strike changed direction in mid-air, blocking He Chenzhi's knife.
"Clang!" "Ah!" The arm holding the knife was severed at the shoulder, carried away by the immense force of the clash, flying to the ground in the distance.
Then, without looking again, He Chen continued to hold his knife and chase after the fleeing group, who wished they had more legs.
"Ah!" A scream rang out. One person remained, while the rest were dealt with! The remaining person also had both shoulders severed! Screams continued!
"My lord, spare us! It was all Young Master Gu's idea; we didn't want to come!"
"Great hero, spare my life! If you let me go, my family will give you a thousand taels of silver!" The young master Gu, who was leading the group, remained relatively calm. He was willing to pay to save his life!
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