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Chapter 511: The Foremost of the Ten Famous Swords of Jiangnan
Chapter 511: The Foremost of the Ten Famous Swords of Jiangnan
The Ten Famous Swords of Jiangnan was a title that had risen to prominence only in the past decade. It was a substitute for the Jiangnan swordsmen after Xie Xiaofeng's disappearance, a classic case of making up for quality with quantity.
Then, Mr. Qiu Er alone killed seven of the top ten, ranking fourth to tenth.
Iron Kai Cheng had also met the second-ranked, Liu Kuzhu of the Withered Bamboo Sword, and the third-ranked, Shan Yifei of the Swallows in Dual Flight. They, along with Mr. Qiu Er, were all under Tianzun's command.
This led Iron Kai Cheng to speculate that the others slain by Mr. Qiu Er's sword were those unwilling to join Tianzun—the stubbornly unyielding.
Standing before him now was the foremost of the Ten Famous Swords of Jiangnan, a swordsman known for his swift, intricate, and ethereal style, as fleeting as clouds and rain. He was Mo Feiyan, also acclaimed as the Cloud and Rain's Fleeting Smoke, and acknowledged by the Jiangnan martial arts world as the one who came closest to Xie Xiaofeng.
Iron Kai Cheng witnessed his sword technique, which was indeed extraordinary, but it was akin to a short man towering over others of lesser height. He surpassed Mr. Qiu Er and Shan Yifei, but when compared to Master Mao, he fell far short, not to mention being mentioned in the same breath as Xie Xiaofeng.
"This must be the chief escort, Tie, of the Red Flag Escort Agency," Mo Feiyan said, bowing politely to Iron Kai Cheng. "I didn't realize the esteemed chief escort was also here. I fear I've overstepped my bounds."
Iron Kai Cheng returned the bow courteously. "I should be thanking you, Hero Mo, for your valiant assistance."
Not knowing Mo Feiyan's background, Iron Kai Cheng remained polite.
This was someone who hadn't appeared in the original story, and Iron Kai Cheng couldn't be sure if he was affiliated with Tianzun. Judging from Master Mao and the group that had ambushed Xie Xiaofeng, perhaps he wasn't.
Although Murong Qiudi possessed exceptional martial arts skills, the Tianzun organization she founded did not include the Murong family. While Tianzun wielded considerable influence and boasted numerous experts within its ranks, it lacked a top-notch, independent powerhouse.
This was why the Big Boss, relying on Iron Tiger, could contend with Tianzun, and Master Mao, loyal to the Murong family, had not joined their ranks.
From this perspective, Mo Feiyan might be a righteous swordsman independent of the Tianzun organization.
Iron Kai Cheng was actually a very polite person. His sarcasm was usually reserved for characters from the original story who were worth mocking. Hence, he was very courteous to Mo Feiyan, whom he was meeting for the first time.
"You're too kind," Mo Feiyan said with a smile. "We are all upright members of the martial arts world. Now that we've met, it's only natural to lend a helping hand."
"Oh?" Iron Kai Cheng raised an eyebrow.
Mo Feiyan explained, "Years ago, when my martial arts skills were still undeveloped, I encountered the old ghost of Wushan, Dao Zuo, and we drew our swords against each other. I nearly died at his hands. Fortunately, the senior escort, Tie, happened to be passing by with his escort mission and came to my rescue, driving away that old ghost."
"I don't recall Father ever mentioning this," said Iron Kai Cheng.
"The senior escort, Tie, is a chivalrous man of justice," Mo Feiyan said earnestly. "In the past thirty years, he has helped countless people, and I am but an insignificant one among them. Perhaps the senior escort himself doesn't even remember the incident, so he naturally wouldn't have mentioned it to you."
Mo Feiyan's expression turned solemn. "But to me, it was a life-saving grace. Now that I've encountered the Red Flag Escort Agency facing enemies, it is only right that I lend my assistance."
Wang, the chief escort, and the other four escorts were deeply respectful. Wang said to Iron Kai Cheng, "The old escort chief established the Red Flag Escort Agency to provide a livelihood for his brothers. He is a man of upright character and chivalry, with friends all over the world. That is why our Red Flag has been able to travel unhindered."
Wang was also a veteran of the Red Flag Escort Agency. He had followed Iron Zhongqi on their journeys south and north, and his bright silver tiger-head hook was no less formidable. This was how they had managed to establish a branch office and stand firm against Yin Fengdao, whose notoriety shook the entire Greenwood.
In Wang, the chief escort's opinion, even if Iron Kai Cheng's martial arts were unparalleled, he couldn't always appear in the nick of time whenever the escort agency encountered danger. It was necessary to maintain a certain level of networking and connections.
"I've long heard that the young Master Tie has surpassed his predecessor, with sword skills that are out of this world. I, Mo, have admired you from afar for a long time, and today I finally have the pleasure of meeting you," Mo Feiyan said with a smile.
"You're too kind," Iron Kai Cheng replied with a bow.
Mo Feiyan glanced at the escort team before turning back to Iron Kai Cheng and saying, "It seems your escort team is about to head to Jiangnan. As it happens, I'm also planning to return there. May I join you on your journey? I would also like to seek some guidance from the esteemed Master Tie."
The members of the escort agency turned to look at Iron Kai Cheng.
Reasonably, when an escort team was on a mission, they would not allow outsiders whose backgrounds were unknown to approach them, let alone travel with them.
However, Mo Feiyan was the foremost of the Ten Famous Swords of Jiangnan. He had just helped the escort team eliminate the Three Blades of Kurin Mountain, and he also had the life-saving grace of owing Iron Zhongqi, the former chief escort. If they refused his request, it would be somewhat inappropriate.
Since that was the case, the decision naturally rested with Iron Kai Cheng.
Iron Kai Cheng gave Mo Feiyan a deep look. Although he wasn't a novice to the martial world, this proposal reminded him of Cao Hanyun and the Yuan brothers.
"Don't tell me he's so uncreative that he's using the same method twice because he's not a Saint Seiya?" he thought to himself.
But Iron Kai Cheng didn't mind. Instead, he smiled and gestured with his hand, saying, "Please, Master Mo, don't let the simplicity of our horse-drawn carriage offend you. Please, get in, and let's talk."
"After you," Mo Feiyan said with a slight bow, and then he lightly leaped onto the carriage.
"May I ask where you're coming from, Master Mo?" Iron Kai Cheng inquired.
"I was visiting the Eagle Claw Wang family in Huainan. I'm now on my way back to Jiangnan," Mo Feiyan replied.
Iron Kai Cheng and Mo Feiyan engaged in casual conversation, discussing not only the martial world of the Central Plains but also the martial world of Jiangnan.
And when it came to the martial world of Jiangnan, they couldn't avoid talking about the current rising power—the Tianzun organization.
"I heard that Tianzun is a woman," Mo Feiyan said.
Iron Kai Cheng blinked and asked tentatively, "How did you come to know that, Master Mo?"
Mo Feiyan's eyebrows rose slightly, "The Tianzun organization is very low-key and shrouded in mystery. Many members of the organization have public identities and never reveal their true allegiance, let alone the leader of Tianzun herself."
"I know that Tianzun is a woman because I've heard a few people from the Tianzun organization referring to her as 'Madame,'" Mo Feiyan explained.
Iron Kai Cheng understood. This was a case of information asymmetry. While it wasn't exactly a secret among the upper echelons of the martial world, to most people in the martial world, it was akin to a legendary secret.
Even the Big Boss, who ruled Dongcheng and had clashed with Tianzun numerous times, didn't know Tianzun's true identity. If he had known that Tianzun was Murong Qiudi, he wouldn't have dared to invite Murong Qiudi's first outsider disciple, Mao Da, to be his lifeline, no matter what.
It wasn't surprising that Mo Feiyan, despite his high martial arts skills, didn't know Tianzun's true identity due to his lack of deep roots in the martial world.
The two men chatted casually, and soon they entered a watery town alongside the escort team.
"It's a pleasure to meet a kindred spirit. Now that we're in Jiangnan, my home turf, allow me to treat you to a drink," Mo Feiyan said with a smile.
(End of Chapter)
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