Chapter 446: The Imperial Tutor, Wang Yue
Chapter 446: The Imperial Tutor, Wang Yue
September 25, 2017
Outside Qiangyin City, at night, a group of people and horses quietly awaited by the official road.
If anyone could recognize this group, they would surely exclaim in surprise, for the lineup was simply too spectacular.
Lu HaiKong, Dian Wei, Pan Feng, the Big Fool, Zhang Daoyi, and Taishi Ling, along with over a thousand mountain bandit bodyguards [Excellence], stood together.
This visible lineup included most of Lu HaiKong's strongest forces, but how many more were hidden in the darkness, even Zhang Daoyi himself didn't know.
With this lineup appearing here, it was clear that Lu HaiKong had finally decided to help Zhang Daoyi. After all, the temptation of a Mythic Chest was too great, and Lu HaiKong didn't know what treasures Zhang Daoyi might possess. So, he ultimately chose to assist Zhang Daoyi in capturing Wang Yue.
However, Lu HaiKong didn't hand over Lu Bu's wife and daughter. If Lu HaiKong truly wanted to take action, he was confident in his ability to capture Wang Yue. If he couldn't defeat Wang Yue with this lineup, adding Lu Bu probably wouldn't make a difference.
If Lu HaiKong were to take action to capture Wang Yue, his forces would immediately spring into action. Soon, Lu HaiKong had Wang Yue's whereabouts under control. If the intelligence was accurate, Wang Yue should pass by this location tonight.
After Lu HaiKong and his group had waited for over half an hour on the official road, Lu HaiKong suddenly sensed a slight, almost imperceptible movement nearby. Instantly, Lu HaiKong became alert.
"They're here!"
Indeed, a few minutes later, under the moonlight, Lu HaiKong and his group saw a tall and slender figure with a long sword at his waist, riding a fine horse. The middle-aged man, who appeared to be in his thirties, approached them.
Lu HaiKong immediately used his Appraisal Technique on the man.
Wang Yue
Identity: Imperial Tutor / Supreme Swordsman
Abilities:
Strength: 98, Politics: 46, Strategy: 56, Command: 31
Main Cultivation Technique: ???
Main Martial Skill: ???
Martial General Trait: ???"
As Lu HaiKong's Appraisal Technique swept over Wang Yue, Wang Yue's eyebrows furrowed slightly as he keenly sensed Lu HaiKong's prying eyes.
Lu HaiKong made no attempt to hide, and when Wang Yue looked over, he nodded, indicating that Lu HaiKong and his group had no intention of launching a sneak attack. They stood openly on the official road, clearly showing that they were waiting for Wang Yue.
Such a bold move, on the one hand, was beneath Lu HaiKong's current status, but more importantly, with Wang Yue's strength, it would be impossible to hide such a large group from him. It was better to stand out in the open and wait, rather than invite ridicule by attempting a futile ambush.
Even a formidable opponent like Wang Yue couldn't help but furrow his brows at the sight of this group. He immediately recognized Zhang Daoyi and Taishi Ling among the crowd.
"Who might you be?" Wang Yue could tell that Lu HaiKong was the leader of this group. As he spoke, Wang Yue's nerves were on edge, and he scanned the surroundings without immediately turning to leave. His instincts told him this was the most foolish thing to do.
"The Inspector of Bingzhou, Lu HaiKong."
Upon hearing this name, Wang Yue's eyebrows shot up, and he thought to himself, 'So, it is him.'
"What business does the Inspector have here in the middle of the night? Could it be that you're specifically waiting for me, Wang?"
"I've long heard of the Imperial Tutor's reputation as the Supreme Swordsman. I have a martial arts-obsessed nephew who is ignorant of his own limitations. Today, I've brought him here to seek guidance from the Imperial Tutor."
Lu Hai Kong spoke, and Dian Wei, who was by his side, stepped forward, brandishing the double-bladed spear in his hand and riding his horse towards Wang Yue.
When Dian Wei stepped forward, the Imperial Tutor's eyebrows furrowed, about to say something, but Dian Wei had already charged forward.
From Wang Yue's body, Dian Wei caught a whiff of a dangerous scent. This scent was something even Lu Bu had never given him, and he wasn't about to let such an opponent off the hook.
Dian Wei violently charged towards Wang Yue, and as his horse reached Wang Yue's front, without a word, the iron spear in his hand violently smashed down towards Wang Yue's head!
A cold light flashed in Wang Yue's eyes, and his figure swiftly moved, lightly leaping to dodge Dian Wei's spear. However, the horse beneath him was instantly killed by Dian Wei's strike.
After evading Dian Wei's attack, Wang Yue did not attack Dian Wei but instead retreated a few steps and looked at Lu Hai Kong, "Governor Lu, I carry an urgent mission entrusted by His Majesty and must return to the capital immediately. I'm afraid I don't have the time to spar with this brave warrior. Perhaps we can reschedule for another day?"
Wang Yue's words clearly indicated his intention to back down, but Lu Hai Kong shook his head.
"The return to the capital can wait. Imperial Tutor, let's finish this match first." Lu Hai Kong could tell from Wang Yue's eyes that this person was not one to easily back down. He wasn't going to be foolish enough to let him leave.
Before Wang Yue could say anything, Dian Wei had already dismounted and rushed towards him.
Seeing this, Wang Yue's eyes flashed with killing intent.
"Fine, if you refuse to listen to my soft words, then I'll have to use my sword to speak to you!"
In an instant, the long sword at Wang Yue's waist left its sheath, and a sharp sword intent soared into the sky. Wang Yue's figure flashed, and he moved towards Dian Wei.
Wang Yue's speed was incredibly fast. His burst of speed was several times faster than a horse. To onlookers, it was just a blur before their eyes, but in a matter of seconds, Wang Yue had already reached behind Dian Wei. He slightly raised his long sword, and a hint of coldness appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"Governor Lu, this sword of mine, does it not meet your expectations?"
As if to respond to Wang Yue's words, the back of Dian Wei's upper garment instantly turned to powder.
The crowd was startled by this scene. They knew that the person before Wang Yue was Dian Wei, not just any ordinary person. He was one of the top experts in the Three Kingdoms era. Yet, he couldn't withstand even a single move from Wang Yue? Was this man's strength a bit too overwhelming?
Zhang Daoyi was taken aback and was about to ask Lu Hai Kong what to do, but he saw a calm smile on Lu Hai Kong's face. "Imperial Tutor, your sword technique is astonishingly fast and precise. What's more impressive is your exquisite control over strength, which is truly remarkable. Such swordplay is a rare sight, and as the saying goes, 'A great reputation is not to be outdone by mere words.' However, this single sword move alone is not enough to defeat my nephew."
After Lu Hai Kong finished speaking, Dian Wei unleashed his peerless might, and in an instant, his figure rose several feet. His ordinary clothes burst, revealing his bronze-colored skin. However, there wasn't even a scratch on the back of Dian Wei's upper garment.
This wasn't because of Dian Wei's incredible defense but because Wang Yue's previous sword move wasn't intended to harm Dian Wei.
"Good, since this sword move didn't meet the Governor's expectations, then I'll try again with another sword move."
Wang Yue raised the corner of his mouth and immediately moved his body.
But as soon as he moved, everyone realized something was amiss. They thought he would respond to Dian Wei, but who would've known that this fellow was actually charging towards Lu Hai Kong...
(End of Chapter)
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