The snow was swirling, and blood splattered.
On the street, every household had closed the doors and windows.
The businesses who did not close their door before had also unknowingly pulled the shop door shut for fear that they would become the unlucky pond fish that would become involved during the mass slaughter.
âIs there no justice, is there no law? How dare they fight on the streetâââ
âA spectacle, it is a spectacle, it has been many years since Iâve seen anyone killing on the streetâââ
âWife, come take a look. What, youâre farsighted?â
On the eaves in the distance stood two men in white robes.
One with thick brows and big eyes, and was tough and well built. His long hair was rolled up in a bun that was secured with a bamboo hairpin that was a sharp, tapered shape like a small sword.
The manâs eyes were firmly fixed on the fight on the streets. Watching Li Muyang dressed as Driver Li Mu repeatedly throwing out punches that smashed the black-clad assassins to ashes, he couldnât help shouting furiously, âsuch a person is a driver? If he is a driver, then all the driver in the world would be ashamed to death.â
âWho said he is a driver?â The tall, skinny man next to him asked in response. The manâs long hair was untied, fluttering freely in the wind, and with his wide robe and big sleeves he radiated the demeanour of a celestial being, like he was riding the wind.
âArenât we intercepting a cart driver?â Baili Changheâs face was crossed with a puzzled look. âWhat family would need to hire such a skilled master as a cart driver? This person is not weak, and that fist technique heâs using is very strange and powerful. The little power stored in the dantian instantly eruptsâââ
âEven if we know the ferocity of his fist, we cannot forcibly receive it. Firstly the speed of his fist is very fast, making it impossible to evade. Secondly, his pace is extremely quick, each maneuver can perfectly find the most advantageous point of attack. If you avoid the punch, you will only make your weak point be exposed. That would be disastrous.â
ââThe Art of the Breaking Bodyâ.â Mu Yubai stated out loud. âThis is a secret skill of Taoism, a skill that the seven Taoist spiritual masters are famous for. Break the body with qi, kill the enemy in one. At its peak, this move can almost turn over mountain and tread across the sea, break stars, slaughter dragons and destroy demons. It is beneficial in every way. I just donât understand how this kind of secret skill made it into the hands of that boyââIs he a descendant of the Taoist sect?â
âMaster, you meanââyouâre worried that this man is a pawn that the Taoist sect had placed in the Lu family? Could it be that the Taoist sect is also involved in this matter? Sound of Heaven Temple and Dragon Tiger mountain are both transcendent immortal sects. Although both have numerous disciples and are extremely powerful, most of the time they do not pay attention to the secular matters of the world. Would they make an exception this time?â
âItâs just a thought, it may not be true.â Mu Yubai coldly watched the fierce fight in the heavy snow, without sadness or joy, or any other emotion. âPerhaps, this boy has some connection with the Taoist spiritual master Ziyang, therefore he was taught âThe Art of the Breaking Bodyâ. However, judging from his fist technique, the punch is fierce but not imposing. And due to not having practiced it for long enough, there is a brief pause after every punch. It is difficult to form the Breaking fist into a fist formation or fist fieldââHowever, once he accomplishes the Breaking fist then, among the entire Tiandu, only very few people can master him.â
âOf course, besides Spiritual master Ziyang himself, most likely that no one will be able to cultivate âThe Art of the Breaking Bodyâ to that level. I heard that Ziyangâs calamity is about to come. Whether or not he can overcome it to reach a higher level, Iâm looking forward to it. The others are chasing stars, how could us juniors not try to catch up vigorously?â
âMasterâs mind is as settled as still water, no matter when or where you never get emotional in any environmentââOne day, you certainly will break the realms and ascend to the sky, roam the Divine continent. In this great wide world, how many people can contend with Master in terms of sword skills?â
âThere are countless heroes in this world, how can they be underestimated?â The long hair manâs voice was calm and indifferent. âIn this Tiandu, there are also many of such talented youngsters, right?â
âAhhâââ
Just as Mu Yubaiâs voice fell, Li Muyang struck another black-clad man flying off in one fist strike, his tragic scream echoed across the sky.
As he slammed into the ground, his upper half body struggled to get up, exhausting all his strength, and finally collapsed. He inhaled several heavy breaths, before his eyes drooped and he lost his life.
âMaster, let me go down to meet that driver.â Baili Changhe said through gritted teeth. âThis boy is vicious, the men of my sword school is becoming souls under his fist. Besides, it is disadvantage to us the longer this is dragged on. Why donât I go down and kill him, that will save a few men of our sword school.â
âLook again.â Mu Yubai said.
âSee what?â Baili Changhe asked anxiously. âThis boy has killed more than ten lives of our Still water sword school, do you want to watch them all be killed?â
âTheir skill is inferior, their sword is not sharp enough, they canât blame other people for dying.â Mu Yubaiâs voice did not contain the slightest of emotions. âLook again, wait for him to exert his full strength.â
The expression on Baili Changheâs face stiffened when he cried out in surprise, âMaster you meanââthe cart driver has not yet revealed his true strength?â
âHis qi is not disturbed, his force is not exhausted. He does not look tired or is he fighting as if his life depends on it.â Mu Yubai said. âWhat he is holding back, watch a little longer. Iâm really curious, what kind of aââcart driver he is.â
When he heard these words from Master, Baili Changhe fixed his eyes on Li Muyang once more. He too wanted to see what other tricks did this guy have.
âMiss Li Shinianâs driver? It really is the biggest joke in the world?â
The Morning Sun road. The City patrol base.
Today Li Kefeng was not on duty, but he still maintained the daily habit he had when he was a frontier soldier. Every day he must go check on the base, chat with the subordinates and officers, and even drink two bowls of wine. He would pat the shoulders of the soldiers on duty and it was only after he had inspected around that he would come back to rest at home.
Today was no exception; he braved the wind and snow to come to the military base. The subordinates and several deputy generals immediately crowded him.
âBoss Li, this wind and snow are so bad, why did you come to the patrol base again? Itâs better to stay at home and sleep comfortably while hugging a womanâââ Ma Chao smiled mischievously.
âExactly, you didnât bring wine. How can you have the nerve to come see us without wine?â Chen Jun patted Li Kefeng on the shoulder like there was no difference between the senior and the junior.
âGeneral, go back to rest. Today, the snow is so heavy, I donât think anything will happen in the cityââLater I will take a few brothers out to patrol, I will not let General down.â Zhang Xiaohu said concernedlyââ â
Li Kefeng swung his foot to kick Ma Chaâs butt and scolded, âyou kid, have you gone crazy? Whatâs the matter? Do you think I havenât noticed you and Bai Zhuboâs second daughter exchanging flirting glances? If you want, I will now head over to find Bai Zubo to propose the marriage.â
âGeneral, Iâm just sayingââmy body is dedicated to General, and my soul is dedicated to the Kingdom, I have no intention of marrying for the time being. You donât get me in trouble.â Ma Chao said with a foolish grin.
Li Kefeng teasingly glanced at Chen Jun, âYou want to drink? Fine, youâre not on duty today either. You come with me now, we will find a little restaurant, Iâll drink how much you drink, whoever collapses first is a bastardâââ
âGeneral, I was joking, I was jokingâââ Chen Junâs face was twisted with a terrified expression. âWho doesnât know that General Li will never get drunk even after drinking one thousand cups? Iâm just going to lose.â
Li Kefeng then clapped his hand upon Zhang Xiaohuâs shoulder. âRight, Xiaohu, you also do not have to patrol the city today, the snow is really bad, you also have to pay attention to your brotherâs healthââWhy donât you guard the city patrol base. If something happens the City defense troops will come to report. Itâs not too late to leave the camp at that time. What can happen at the foot of the Emperor?â
âYes. General.â Zhang Xiaohu followed the rules and responded with a military salute.
Li Kefeng gave a wry smile. âYou fool is always so serious.â
A few people were standing at the door joking and laughing, when a horse bolted towards them.
âUrgent report.â The steed had not yet entered the base, when a mounted soldier already yelled out.
âWhat is the matter?â Li Kefeng asked in a low voice.
Zhang Xiaohu had already rushed out and immediately supported the soldier down the horse, âWhatâs going on?â
âThere are people killing on the street.â The soldier panted. âSomeone is killing on the street.â
In a brief moment.
The soldiers clad in armour and helmets spurred their horse out of the city patrol base and set off in the direction of the West city gate at full speed.
âQuick. Quickly.â The leader, with one hand on the reins, the other clasping his sword, incessantly urged the horse across the snowy ground. And because the ground was thick with snow and ice, the horsesâ hooves kicked up snow and dirt as they ran.
Behind were nearly one hundred city patrol subordinates, each wearing a grim expression, knowing that what awaited them was a brutal fight.
Clatterââ
The clatter of hoofs was uniform and rhythmic, like the hundreds of horses were one, lifting off and setting down at the same time. The formation of a huge force made one felt as though an earth-shaking strength was charging forward.
Clangï¼
Li Kefeng sharply pulled on the reins and the horseâs movements were abruptly stopped.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
The nearly hundreds of mounted soldiers at the back also drew in the reins.
Li Kefeng stared at the black-clad figures in the middle of the long street and snapped: âCity Patrol Division is performing official duties, who dares block the road?â
âMonitoring Division. Cui Jian.â A black-robed manâs corner of his mouth was curved upwards in a light smile, the three-headed snake on his body baring its fangs, as though was choosing people to bite.