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Chapter 462: Three Factions Watch from Afar
Chapter 462: Three Factions Watch from Afar
On a tower of the Red Flag Escort Agency, a breathtaking beauty stood clad in a white fur cloak.
Though she appeared young, there was a mature charm to her delicate features, and while her brows seemed delicate, her eyes held the calm and detached air of one accustomed to power.
Cao Hanyun and Yuan Feiyun stood behind her, having just witnessed Tie Kaicheng's swift execution of the Black Killing trio.
Yuan Feiyun, having seen this before, managed to maintain his composure, but Cao Hanyun's face had gone pale, his breath coming in uneven gasps.
Murdong Qiu, after giving Tie Kaicheng a few instructions, turned back inside, her expression still calm. However, if one looked closely, they would see that her serene gaze was unfocused, as if she were recalling something.
As Murdong Qiu remained silent, Cao Hanyun and Yuan Feiyun dared not speak either.
After a moment, Murdong Qiu snapped back to attention and said calmly, "Cease all plans against the Red Flag Escort Agency."
Yuan Feiyun bowed in acknowledgment.
Cao Hanyun's eyes widened, and he blurted out, "Those three from Black Killing were indeed skilled, but there are others in the martial arts world who could have killed them with a single sword strike..."
Cao Hanyun, one of the 'Twin Jade' of the Wudang Four Spirits, earned a sidelong glance from Murong Qiu, who explained, "Some may achieve such a feat through years of arduous training, while for others, it is but a casual swipe of their sword."
The implication was clear.
"Are we just going to give up then?" Cao Hanyun asked again.
"Of course not."
Murdong Qiu recalled the way Tie Kaicheng had scanned the surroundings at the start, a slight curve forming on her lips as she couldn't help but smile faintly. She then glanced toward the rooftop of a distant estate.
"To deal with him, we must abandon conventional methods. He is of great use to us now," Murdong Qiu said coolly.
"Is it him who is of use, or the Red Flag Escort Agency?" Yuan Feiyun inquired.
Murdong Qiu nodded, a cruel smile touching her lips once more as she said in a frigid tone, "With his current martial arts prowess, he can go and kill someone."
The chill in Murong Qiu's voice sent shivers down the spines of Cao Hanyun and Yuan Feiyun, causing them to lower their heads and remain silent.
Throughout the upper and lower realms of Tianzun, who didn't know of Murong Qiu's capricious nature? One moment she might be speaking politely to you, treating you as her closest confidant, and the next, she could stab you through the heart with her sword and feed your corpse to the dogs.
As for Murdong Qiu's martial arts prowess...
She was the foremost among the Murdong family's outsiders. Maoyiyun, or Master Mao as he was known, had once possessed incredible martial arts, his fame shaking the lands south of the Yangtze River. Murdong Zheng had personally chosen him as a son-in-law, intending to marry off Murdong Autumn to him.
It must be understood that Murdong Qiu was the eldest legitimate daughter of the Murdong family head, and not just anyone was qualified to marry her. Moreover, Mao Yiyun was merely an outer disciple of the Murdong family, little more than a low-ranking attendant, only a notch above a household servant.
For such a person to aspire to marry the eldest daughter of the Murdong family, one could only imagine the level of martial arts and contributions required!
Despite Master Mao's seemingly casual death in the original story, his true martial arts prowess placed him easily within the top five of the experts who appeared in the novel.
And yet, this man had admitted that his skills were inferior to those of Murong Qiu!
When Murdong Qiu made it clear that her mood was less than pleasant, Cao Hanyun, who had shown a hint of rebellion earlier, immediately fell silent as meek as a quail.
Standing behind Murdong Qiu, Cao Hanyun and Yuan Feiyun noticed that she was clenching her hands tightly, her fingernails digging into her palms.
"Of course, he noticed us," replied the woman beside him, her figure accentuated by a form-fitting emerald green dress that revealed her slender waist and long legs. Her face was alluring, with a pair of fox-like eyes that held a mix of allure and sanctity.
"No wonder Mei Changhua neither approved nor disapproved of our idea but still volunteered to come. Who would've thought that Tie Kaicheng's swordsmanship would be so formidable? I fear it may even surpass that of Yan Shi, who once shocked the martial arts world," the woman added with a smile.
The man glanced sideways at the eastern tower and then at the western skyscraper. "Quite a few people showed up tonight. I wonder who hired Black Kill?"
The woman smiled faintly. "Regardless of who hired them, as long as it wasn't us, the Seven Great Sword Sects have no quarrel with Tie Kaicheng."
The man nodded in agreement. "Indeed. The one who should be worried is Tianzun."
These two individuals were none other than Ouyang Yunhe and Li Zhenzhen.
However, Li Zhenzhen scoffed, "Tianzun? As long as that person is around, Tianzun has nothing to worry about."
Ouyang Yunhe furrowed his brows in curiosity. "He's been missing for seven or eight years, and before his disappearance, he had already cut ties with Murong Qiu."
Li Zhenzhen's eyes narrowed, and she huffed, "That's because you don't understand women, nor do you understand that person. If anyone dared to try and kill Tianzun, that person would definitely intervene!"
"Why?" Ouyang Yunhe inquired.
Li Zhenzhen replied nonchalantly, "Because Murong Qiu bore him a son."
Ouyang Yunhe took in a sharp breath. "So that's why our elders only sent us to sever Tianzun's ambitions and influence in the Central Plains, but not to deal with Murong Qiu."
Li Zhenzhen nodded. "The Demon Cult is already a handful. If that person were to unleash his full power, he'd be even more terrifying than the Demon Cult."
Ouyang Yunhe's eyes flickered as he gazed toward the distant bedroom door that had just been closed. "In that case, we must ensure that we bring Tie Kaicheng to our side."
Li Zhenzhen's eyes sparkled with uncertainty, and she remained silent.
...
Not far to the west of the Red Flag Escort Agency, in a tavern bathed in the bright moonlight, several individuals witnessed the battle in the small courtyard.
"Black Kill? They're nothing but useless trash!"
"Are you brave enough to say that to Bai Mu and Tuo Han?"
"I don't need to. A third of Black Kill's members died at the Red Flag Escort Agency. Bai Mu and Tuo Han will naturally seek revenge on Tie Kaicheng."
"Are you sure they dare to?"
"Bai Mu is overly confident, and Tuo Han has a violent temper. Jiang Dao and Sasaki are no better—a bunch of barbarians who don't know any better."
"If they all die at Tie Kaicheng's hands, they certainly won't come after us."
"Exactly, exactly."
"Brother He's idea was brilliant. We only needed Black Kill to test Tie Kaicheng's skills. There's no need for us to play the hero."
"Hahaha..."
As the people in the tavern chatted, a veiled beauty with exquisite eyebrows and eyes sat by the window, turning her head slightly to ask, "What do you make of him?"
"His swordsmanship is sharp and concise. Within three feet, he is unmatched in the world!"
(End of Chapter)
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