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Chapter 457: The Half-Move Sword Technique
Chapter 457: The Half-Move Sword Technique
The next morning, Tie Kaicheng woke up as usual, went about his morning routine, and ate breakfast as he normally would.
However, the escorts in the escort agency were not training as vigorously as they usually did. Instead, they stood to the side, whispering excitedly among themselves as they awaited Mei Changhua's visit.
They were intrigued by Mei Changhua, but at the same time, they had immense faith in Tie Kaicheng.
But Tie Kaicheng was not in a cheerful mood.
"Never mind, let's just consider this as a way to boost their morale," Tie Kaicheng thought. "With their pride and confidence, they'll continue to work hard for the escort agency."
Just then, Rong, one of the escorts, rushed through the front yard and informed Tie Kaicheng, "Chief, Mei Changhua from Mount Hua has come to pay his respects!"
Tie Kaicheng nodded slightly, "Please invite him in."
The next moment, Mei Changhua walked past the screen wall and entered the front yard.
He wore a vigorous dark green outfit, with dangerous peaks outlined in green silk on the robe, and silver trim on the collar. His posture was straight, and he exuded an air of arrogance. While his features were not exceptionally handsome, he undoubtedly had a cold and stern aura about him.
The eyes of the numerous escorts fell upon Mei Changhua, but he seemed accustomed to being the center of attention and showed no signs of discomfort. Instead, he maintained a calm expression as he walked towards the main hall.
Tie Kaicheng looked at Mei Changhua and indeed saw a resemblance to Mei Changqing.
And Mei Changhua did not disappoint. The first thing he said upon stepping into the hall was, "Mei Changqing is my cousin."
Tie Kaicheng nodded and gestured for him to sit, "Please!"
Mei Changhua sat down and looked at the four cold and four hot side dishes before him, as well as the spicy soup and pan-fried buns, a specialty of the Central Plains, along with a bowl and a pair of chopsticks placed in front of him.
Tie Kaicheng pointed to the bowl and chopsticks in front of Mei Changhua, "Eat!"
It was clear that they had prepared a portion for him.
They valued propriety, and so did their guest!
Mei Changhua was a bit conflicted. He wasn't worried that Tie Kaicheng would poison him, as the Red Flag Escort Agency was not part of the underworld. However, the problem was...
He had already eaten breakfast before coming here!
But if he didn't eat, he might seem overly cautious and sentimental.
So, Mei Changhua had no choice but to pick up the bowl and take a small sip, then use his chopsticks to pick up a pan-fried bun and pop it into his mouth.
"Delicious, isn't it?"
"Yup, it's good."
"This spicy soup and these pan-fried buns are my own modified recipes. You won't find them anywhere else," Tie Kaicheng said. "I've added quite a bit of spices. Other than being a bit expensive, there's nothing wrong with them."
Mei Changhua was taken aback and blinked involuntarily. Seeing Tie Kaicheng's enthusiastic expression, he had no choice but to take another sip of the spicy soup and pick up another pan-fried bun.
This won't do, I can't eat anymore. If I eat too much, it'll affect my martial arts performance!
Could this be a trap he deliberately set for me?
Mei Changhua gave Tie Kaicheng a strange look, and just then, Tie Kaicheng picked up another pan-fried bun and ate it, smoothly changing the subject, "So, are you here to avenge Mei Changqing?"
Mei Changhua shook his head, "He wasn't killed by you, and he was the one who wanted to blind you in the first place."
"So it seems that the disciples of Mount Hua still value reason," Tie Kaicheng said with a smile.
Mei Changhua frowned, "There has never been anyone from Mount Hua who doesn't value reason."
Tie Kaicheng nodded, understanding.
This was similar to when the three disciples of the Phoenix Swordsman came to find him in the world of "The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng". While they didn't come to kill and avenge, they still wanted to teach him a lesson.
Pingyang Meihua Fortress was Mei Changqing's martial arts school, and Mei Changhua was Mei Changqing's cousin. However, Tie Kaicheng's reputation had not yet reached the point where Mei Changhua would be afraid to face him.
"So, are you here to express your gratitude?" Tie Kaicheng asked, then nodded as if he already knew the answer, "You're welcome, no need to thank me!"
Mei Changhua looked up, startled, "Gratitude?"
Tie Kaicheng said earnestly, "Mount Hua is a famous and reputable sect. While your sword techniques may be dangerous, your hearts are proud. Although your actions may not always be righteous, you are certainly not treacherous or villainous. Am I wrong?"
Mei Changhua remained silent, unable to deny these words.
"In that case, shouldn't you be thanking me?" Tie Kaicheng asked, and then proceeded to pick up another pan-fried bun with his chopsticks and place it in front of Mei Changhua. "But never mind, I am the chief escort of the Red Flag Escort Agency, and I always uphold the rules of the jianghu. I was merely doing what I ought to do."
Tie Kaicheng emphasized once more, "You're welcome, no need to thank me!"
Staring at the pan-fried bun in his bowl, Mei Changhua took a moment to process this train of thought, only to be left speechless.
Damn it! With witnesses from the Yuan family and the Caiyun Jun Painting Barge, the events of that night were no secret. As a disciple of a renowned sect, and with the Red Flag Escort Agency also on the path of righteousness, they had the moral high ground. This was truly vexing.
Shaken by a slight twinge of guilt, Mei Changhua suddenly realized that ever since he had stepped into the escort agency's door, his identity had been used to set a trap, and he had unknowingly fallen into his opponent's rhythm! Mei Changhua was startled by this realization, acknowledging the prowess of Tie Kaicheng!
However, it was a pity that...
In the end, this was the martial world, where the distinction between the righteous and the evil paths ultimately depended on who had the stronger fist.
Mei Changhua abruptly raised his head, his expression turning cold once more. "Chief Escort Tie, you know why I am here, so there's no need to feign ignorance any longer."
Tie Kaicheng blinked, realizing he had been a bit hasty, allowing his opponent to catch on.
But it didn't matter. Mei Changhua, as the face of the Mount Hua Sect in the jianghu, was not someone he expected to be swayed by mere words of gratitude.
His sole intention was to outdo him in terms of moral high ground.
Tie Kaicheng: ()
"How would you like me to proceed, Master Mei?" Tie Kaicheng asked with a smile.
"I want to witness the sword technique you used to blind Mei Changqing," Mei Changhua said, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.
"Alright!" Tie Kaicheng nodded.
Mei Changhua's eyebrows rose, and he started to get up, "In that case..."
Before he could finish his sentence, he saw Tie Kaicheng pick up another pan-fried bun with his chopsticks and offer it to him.
"Chief Escort Tie, what are you..."
Mei Changhua's words trailed off as his expression changed. He suddenly realized that what Tie Kaicheng was holding was not a bun, but a sword!
Using his chopsticks as a sword, Tie Kaicheng effortlessly executed the sword technique, the bun on the tip of the chopsticks not affecting his movement in the slightest. To Mei Changhua, this sword technique didn't seem to have many variations, but it made him feel as if death was approaching.
In that moment, he felt as if time had slowed down, his senses heightened to the extreme.
The sounds outside the main hall faded into the background, and he could see even the tiniest speck of dust in the corner of his eye. Tie Kaicheng's sword, though seemingly slow, was something he felt powerless to evade.
Mei Changhua had a feeling that when the bun reached his eyes, it would signal his death. His eyes widened in fury and disbelief as he thought, "What kind of sword technique is this!?"
"Whoosh!"
With a soft sound, the wooden chopsticks in Tie Kaicheng's hand broke into several pieces, and the bun on the tip fell into Mei Changhua's bowl, bouncing a couple of times.
Mei Changhua felt as if he had narrowly escaped death.
Then he heard Tie Kaicheng shake his head and sigh, "The sword technique, the state of mind, and the control of internal energy are all immature. I still can't quite master it, so it can only be considered half a move, which is quite embarrassing for you to see."
Hearing Tie Kaicheng's words, Mei Changhua couldn't suppress the resentment that had been building up, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.
(End of Chapter)
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