Chapter 484: The Might of the Central Plains' Martial World is Terrifying
Chapter 484: The Might of the Central Plains' Martial World is Terrifying
Seeing the wariness in Tie Kaicheng's eyes, Tie Hu couldn't help but smile in satisfaction.
He was a very confident person, and even towards his benefactor, Boss Tie, Tie Hu maintained his composure and pride alongside his respect.
Thus, he was pleased with Tie Kaicheng's expression.
Having one's prowess acknowledged by a capable person was the greatest form of recognition.
"Your swordsmanship is impressive as well," Tie Hu said. "I rarely come across such a swift sword style. You've likely surpassed Tie Zhongqi."
He had heard Rong Zhengjie's call earlier, so he knew that the man before him was the current chief escort of the Red Flag Escort Agency. "I heard that with a single sword strike, you blinded Mei Changqing and killed the Wudang traitor, Bai Mu."
"Indeed." Tie Kaicheng nodded and then asked, "Have you met my foster father?"
"Of course." Tie Hu smiled faintly and nodded, his eyes holding a hint of affirmation. "Tie Zhongqi's 132-style Pursuing Wind Linked Sword is truly extraordinary."
Tie Hu had joined Boss's faction five years ago. Before that, he was the famous Wind and Cloud Thunder Tiger, so it was not surprising that he had encountered Tie Zhongqi.
Tie Kaicheng didn't mind Tie Hu's somewhat condescending attitude.
Tie Zhongqi, the founder of the Red Flag Escort Agency, which had shaken the Central Plains for twenty years, was undoubtedly a top-notch expert among the best. However, Lei Zhentian, the Wind and Cloud Thunder Tiger, possessed formidable brute strength that few in the world could match.
Rather than being offended by Tie Hu's bluntness, Tie Kaicheng was more curious as to why he had joined Boss's faction five years ago. What had driven him to hide his true identity and flee from the Northeast to Jiangnan? Why did he dare to challenge Xie Xiaofeng but not reveal his name in the martial arts world? The waters of the martial arts world ran deep!
"Are you heading to Dongcheng?" Tie Hu asked suddenly.
This road was not a main thoroughfare, and the only notable city ahead was Dongcheng. With Tie Kaicheng's identity as the chief escort of the Red Flag Escort Agency, Dongcheng was the only possible destination.
"Yes." Tie Kaicheng nodded. "I heard that Dongcheng is a den of debauchery, and I want to experience it for myself."
Tie Hu's eyes flickered as he glanced at Sun Xingyu, not entirely convinced by Tie Kaicheng's words.
"Dongcheng is indeed a place of indulgence, with brothels and casinos. As long as you have money, you can have anything your heart desires." Tie Hu spoke matter-of-factly. "As long as you don't offend Boss, everything can be bought with money."
"I understand. I witnessed the fate of the Northern Seven Wolves earlier." Tie Kaicheng nodded. "And with you as his top subordinate, I doubt there are many in the world who would dare to cross him."
Seeing Tie Kaicheng's sincerity, Tie Hu was pleased. "It's a pity that I have some matters to attend to. If I return and you're still in Dongcheng, I'd be glad to share a drink with you."
Tie Hu glanced at Sun Xingyu and then smiled at Tie Kaicheng. "I also have a very beautiful woman by my side."
Beautiful women were not a rarity, but exceptionally beautiful women with a unique aura were indeed scarce.
Sun Xingyu was one such woman, and Xue Ke'er could also be counted among them.
"I'll wait for you," Tie Kaicheng said.
"Good!" Tie Hu laughed heartily, not lingering any longer. He strode past Tie Kaicheng and then departed with long strides.
...
As Tie Kaicheng watched Tie Hu leave, Sun Xingyu approached and looked at him with a puzzled expression. "Who is he?" she asked softly.
"He's Boss's number one subordinate, Tie Hu."
And yet, he was merely a henchman? The Central Plains' martial world was truly terrifying.
"He's a special case," Tie Kaicheng said with a smile. "If every city in the Central Plains had someone like him, your Demon Sect would have been eradicated long ago."
Sun Xingyu pouted and leaned gently against Tie Kaicheng, her voice coquettish as she said, "If I were in charge of the Demon Sect, I wouldn't bring it to the Central Plains. Instead, we would coexist peacefully with the martial world of the Central Plains."
Tie Kaicheng nodded, "I believe you."
He truly did believe her. After all, the original Tian Mei Palace Master had never been evil and had even kept Jin Si, Yin Long, and the Tie Yan couple out of the public eye for nearly two decades.
Whether it was out of fear of the Demon Sect Leader or due to heartbreak from being abandoned by Xie Xiaofeng, the result was the same—at least Sun Xingyu's ambitions didn't match those of Murong Qiudi.
Look at what Murong Qiudi did after being abandoned by Xie Xiaofeng?
She formed the Tianzun, shook the martial world, manipulated and poisoned, involving innocents and using others for her gain—she stopped at nothing.
Tie Kaicheng glanced at Sun Xingyu, thinking that she paled in comparison to Murong Qiudi.
Hearing Tie Kaicheng's words and seeing the look in his eyes, Sun Xingyu's heart skipped a beat, and a flame of ambition ignited in the depths of her eyes.
Tie Kaicheng felt the body in his arms soften even further.
...
The carriage swayed into Dongcheng and stopped at the entrance of the largest inn in the city.
As Tie Kaicheng stepped out of the carriage, he felt a sense of relief. Sun Xingyu gently wiped the corner of her mouth, her eyebrows and eyes full of allure, captivating everyone around. Several people's eyes flickered with unspoken intentions.
Tie Kaicheng did not go into the inn but instead looked towards the end of the street in the distance.
Sun Xingyu followed his gaze and saw two raggedly dressed men carrying a pole across their shoulders. They turned the corner and disappeared down a smaller path.
Even from a distance, Sun Xingyu could make out that the man in front was sturdy, and the youth following him had a straight back.
Although they were far away, a putrid smell wafted from the load they carried.
Sun Xingyu felt like retching but couldn't help asking, "He's...?"
Tie Kaicheng nodded and turned back towards the inn. "He is."
Sun Xingyu racked her brains but couldn't understand why the third young master of the Xie family would choose to pick up feces, run away from home, and experience life in such a way!
But the next moment, her expression turned solemn.
Hearing about Xie Xiaofeng and seeing him in person were two different things. The impact she felt from seeing him was immense, but it also reminded her of Yan Shisan, whom she had met a couple of days ago.
Yan Shisan, only forty-five years old, had looked like a seventy-year-old man when they first met, weathered by a life of fishing.
And yet, he had already deduced the invincible 'Life-Taking Fifteenth Sword.'
If that was the case...
Had Xie Xiaofeng already surpassed his former self from back then?
Was this how formidable martial artists tortured themselves during their cultivation?
(End of Chapter)
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