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Chapter 10: The Qin Family Father and Son Exit, Collecting Their Unfortunate Ends
Chapter 10: The Qin Family Father and Son Exit, Collecting Their Unfortunate Ends
Upon hearing You Longsheng's laughter, Zhao Zhengyi's face turned crimson. He glared at You Longsheng before turning to Li Xihuan.
"Your servant is disrespectful and defiant, yet you not only fail to discipline him but also encourage his arrogance. Do you think there is no justice in the jianghu?" Zhao Zhengyi demanded.
Li Xihuan stood with his hands behind his back, his expression calm. "What is jianghu justice? Does it mean that two against one is considered just?"
Zhao Zhengyi angrily retorted, "You should know that this is not a contest of martial skills but a way to teach your servant a lesson!"
"He has always been self-reliant and needs no discipline from others. But if Zhao Daxia also wishes to exchange moves with him, feel free to step in and take Qin Sanye's place," Li Xihuan said with a hint of amusement.
Zhao Zhengyi's eyes widened. His martial arts skills were comparable to Qin Xiaoyi's, and even if he had a slight advantage, he was far from confident in defeating Tie Chuanjia.
However...
"You think no one here can teach your servant a lesson?" Zhao Zhengyi glanced at You Longsheng.
"You still have time to stop him. If you provoke Young Master You to take action, I'm afraid your servant will meet his end at the tip of Young Master You's sword!" Zhao Zhengyi paused before continuing, "Young Master You is renowned throughout the Central Plains and the northern regions for his chivalry and righteousness. He has zero tolerance for petty and rebellious behavior like this."
"Young Master You?" Li Xihuan turned to You Longsheng, recalling Lin Xian'er's words about him from the other day at the small shop.
Long Xiaoyun quickly introduced, "Brother You is not only the son of Cang Long Lao Ren but also the sole disciple of the renowned swordsman, Tian Shan Xue Yingzi, from years past."
Li Xihuan was also surprised to hear this and couldn't help but feel a sense of awe at the mention of the famous swordsman from years ago. The look he gave You Longsheng now carried an additional layer of respect.
You Longsheng looked at Li Xihuan and then at Long Xiaoyun. Logically speaking, he shouldn't have known Li Xihuan at this point.
Long Xiaoyun quickly filled in the gap, "Brother You, you've just returned and may not know my brother here. He's Li Xihuan, and in all of the world today, perhaps only my brother here is qualified to befriend you."
"Li Xiaodao, never misses his mark!"
You Longsheng immediately put on an expression of admiration, glancing at Li Xihuan's hands and then at Tie Chuanjia, who was dominating Qin Xiaoyi in the arena.
"So he's a servant of Li Xia ke. No wonder he possesses such skills. Indeed, a strong general leads to formidable soldiers," You Longsheng remarked with a smile. "This set of transverse martial arts is truly astonishing. I'm afraid my sword wouldn't be able to pierce his skin!"
Not sensing any ill intent from You Longsheng, Li Xihuan breathed a sigh of relief and quietly retracted the dagger he had ready to throw. He had just witnessed You Longsheng's agility and held no notions of underestimating his abilities.
Although You Longsheng's demeanor was rather lofty, referring to Tie Chuanjia as a servant, the kindness in his words eased Li Xihuan's tension in this familiar yet foreign Xing Yun Manor, filling him with a rare sense of relaxation and warmth.
It seemed that the young master of Cang Jian Manor carried the same spirit as his father and master, setting him apart from Lin Xian'er and Qiu Du.
"Young Master You is too kind," Li Xihuan said with a smile. "My companion here practices a crude form of martial arts, but it's no match for your sharp swordplay." There was a hint of appreciation in Li Xihuan's eyes as he looked at You Longsheng, along with a hint of regret and a hint of contemplation.
You Longsheng was unaware that this slight show of kindness had already prompted Li Xihuan to consider how to enlighten him and rescue him from Lin Xian'er's "clutches."
Seeing that You Longsheng not only refrained from taking the bait but also engaged in mutual flattery with Li Xihuan, Zhao Zhengyi couldn't help but grind his teeth in frustration.
Something was amiss. This wasn't consistent with You Longsheng's usual style! Zhao Zhengyi racked his brains, knowing that You Longsheng was always proud and aloof, looking down on others and valuing identity and propriety. He would typically relish in others' flattery.
And he still didn't dare to act now.
Thus, with Long Xiaoyun and You Longsheng both holding back, Zhao Zhengyi followed suit, leaving Qin Xiaoyi on the field to fend for himself.
But it seemed he couldn't rely on himself either.
There was a loud "bang," and Qin Xiaoyi had no choice but to exchange punches with Tie Chuanjia.
Of course, he was no match for Tie Chuanjia. After their fists collided, Tie Chuanjia remained unmoved, while Qin Xiaoyi spat out a mouthful of blood and was sent flying over ten feet, stumbling to the ground.
The blood on the snow made it seem even whiter.
The blood on the purple robe made it appear even more dull.
Qin Xiaoyi's carefully groomed beard and hair were now in disarray, with streaks of blood mingling with the gray-white strands. He panted heavily, his eyes devoid of spirit, clearly indicating that Tie Chuanjia's strike had inflicted serious internal damage.
You Longsheng nodded, no longer wondering why Qin Xiaoyi hadn't appeared during the subsequent group attack on Li Xihuan. This heavy blow had likely injured his organs.
Even with Qin Xiaoyi's relatively strong qi cultivation, it would take at least a year or half a year of quiet recuperation before he could consider taking action again.
On the other side, Tie Chuanjia, who had sent Qin Xiaoyi flying, stood tall and proud, turning to Long Xiaoyun and Zhao Zhengyi. He shouted sternly, "Who else here wants to teach me a lesson? Come on then!"
Naturally, Zhao Zhengyi and Long Xiaoyun would not engage in a fight with Tie Chuanjia again. They rushed to Qin Xiaoyi's side and helped him up.
At this moment, although Qin Xiaoyi had lost, the look in his eyes as he gazed at Tie Chuanjia was rather strange, and a cruel smile lifted the corners of his mouth.
It was as if he was saying: You dared to injure me, so I'll take your life!
Qin Xiaoyi leaned close to Zhao Zhengyi's ear and whispered a few words.
A gleam appeared in Zhao Zhengyi's eyes as he glanced at Tie Chuanjia, but he concealed the malicious smile in his eyes and said, "I never expected that you, my friend, would possess such rare transverse martial arts skills in the jianghu. Even I underestimated you, no wonder San'ye was almost tricked by you."
Tie Chuanjia coldly retorted, "If we lose, it's because we were tricked. If I lose, it's because my skills are lacking. I understood this principle a long ago, so there's no need for you to state the obvious."
Unable to tolerate being mocked to his face, Zhao Zhengyi finally lost his temper. "Mr. Tie, I admire you as a man, and I intended to spare your life. Don't push your luck!"
Having his real name exposed caused a flicker in Tie Chuanjia's eyes, and You Longsheng was also taken aback for a moment. Tie Chuanjia's expression shifted slightly before he took a deep breath and said proudly, "Even without your protection, Mr. Zhao, I've managed to survive this long. In fact, I'm already tired of living. If you have any tricks up your sleeve, go ahead and show them!"
Having encountered a man like Tie Chuanjia, who not only refused to back down but also constantly mocked him and was more skilled than him, Zhao Zhengyi was at a loss.
All he could do was glare at Tie Chuanjia and Li Xihuan a few times, uttering "good" five or six times, before helping Qin Xiaoyi and leaving.
In his heart, he even began to resent You Longsheng, who had stood by and watched him being humiliated without saying a word.
Long Xiaoyun blocked half of his body, his eyes scanning left and right as he forced a smile. "There's no need for things to come to this. We can always talk..."
Qin Xiaoyi looked up to the sky and laughed bitterly as he leaned on Zhao Zhengyi. "My father and I have both fallen here. What more is there to say?"
Long Xiaoyun was powerless to stop them and could only lower his head.
When he looked up again, Qin Xiaoyi and Zhao Zhengyi had already walked away into the distance.
(End of Chapter)
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