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Chapter 602: Ghost Puppet Enforcers
Chapter 602: Ghost Puppet Enforcers
"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight..."
"All eight banners, pulled out?"
"..."
This sudden turn of events caused countless people in the Yan Mansion to change their expressions.
The Yan family had treated them with courtesy, intending to invite the Ghost Puppet Enforcers to come out and reason, or at the very least, showcase their skills and settle the dispute through a spell battle. They never expected a direct confrontation with blades.
When they saw the Enforcer entering through the main gate, they thought they had gained the upper hand by not pulling down the banners and disrupting the formation. Little did they know that such an unexpected change would occur.
Not only were the banners pulled down, but all eight of them, indicating that the other party had no intention of negotiating or spell battling. Were they truly here just to kill?
What was most terrifying was that those guarding the banners outside were all skilled individuals, yet not a sound was heard, and the banners were already taken down...
It was said that the four Deputy Commanders of the Pacifying Evil Office were a joke, but where did they find so many Deputy Enforcers?
This extremely shocking and startling change made everyone in the room feel unprepared. They looked at the Ghost Puppet Enforcers wearing masks all around them, their cold smiles filled with disdain, and their expressions became flustered. Normally, it should have been the Wandering Ghost Great Swordswoman causing a commotion in Gua Prefecture, but now, they were the ones surrounded.
"Good, very good!"
Amidst the chaos, the Lord of the Yan Manor suddenly spoke up.
As the unexpected situation unfolded, leaving everyone in shock, the Lord of the Yan Manor abruptly slammed his hand on the table and stood up.
In truth, the Lord of the Yan Manor was not a part of the martial world. He only studied the classics and learned the art of assisting the ruler, staying clear of the unorthodox practices of the martial artists. But with a stern expression, he exuded an air of authority:
"The Yan Manor's Iron Gate is not for you, petty martial artists, to trespass. Take them down first, and then we'll discuss the crime of intruding into the manor!"
"..."
"Hey?"
The Ghost Puppet Enforcers had just gathered together, their eyes filled with excitement, when they suddenly heard this shout, which caught them off guard.
'Damn, they're really going to take action?'
Those who were invited to the Yan Mansion for a drink also became worried.
Out of respect for the Yan family, they had no choice but to come, but deep down, most of them didn't want to fight. However, the situation had escalated to this point, and now that the Lord of the Yan Manor had spoken, they had no say in the matter.
After all, who in Gua Prefecture could ignore the orders of Lord Yan?
As these thoughts raced through their minds, someone stepped forward and reached out towards one of the Ghost Puppet Enforcers standing by the banquet, who had an extremely strong bloody aura. He shouted, "You have committed the most heinous crime, so I'll make an example of you first!"
This person was Lord Ram, who had the sharpest eyes and the quickest reactions.
Once the Lord of the Yan Manor spoke, those who were invited had no choice but to follow his orders, even if they were hesitant. However, they still tried to avoid targeting the Wandering Ghost Great Swordswoman directly and instead focused on the Deputy Enforcer. By taking down a Deputy Enforcer first, they could show their obedience and avoid offending the Pacifying Evil Office too severely.
Even if they eventually had to confront the Wandering Ghost Great Swordswoman, at least they wouldn't be the first to make a move against her!
The Deputy Enforcer he chose wore a rabbit mask, baring two large teeth, and seemed a bit foolish, making him an easy target.
He coldly hummed and grabbed the Deputy Enforcer by the chest, intending to use his signature move to pinch his neck and throw him to the ground.
However, to his surprise, the Deputy Enforcer blocked his grab and, in a swift motion, slapped Lord Ram across the face, shouting, "Who do you think you're grabbing?"
"Hmm?"
Lord Ram was stunned by the slap.
What just happened?
He thought his casual grab was a show of authority, a way to seize the initiative and intimidate his opponent. He had used all his skills and experience in this unexpected move.
In such a situation, no matter who he grabbed, it would have been a sure catch. It could be said that even if the opponent had entered the manor to guard the new year, they would have been caught by him first before they could break free. But now, grabbing this unremarkable Deputy Enforcer, he missed, and the Deputy Enforcer even slapped him back?
No, where did that slap come from? How did he not see it?
"Damn, you dare to attack? Kill him!"
As the situation escalated, Lord Ram, still dazed from the slap, was shocked to find that the Deputy Enforcers around him had even shorter tempers than he did.
His grab seemed to have stirred up a hornet's nest, as all the masked Deputy Enforcers became furious and charged forward without waiting for any orders from the Puppet Commander-in-Chief...
The sound of clashing filled the air. Some held knives, some wielded spears, some threw silver needles, some retreated to the back and started burning incense and drawing talismans, and one even grabbed a brick from the corner. In an instant, they rushed towards the banquet table, paying no heed to the esteemed guests seated there. They attacked without restraint, startling the skilled martial artists at the table, who hurriedly defended themselves.
"How dare you!"
The bearded old man sitting in the main guest seat was Mr. Liu from Southern Gua Prefecture, a master of swordplay. Seeing the reckless and fierce behavior of the Ghost Puppet Enforcers, he slammed his fist on the table, stood up, took a deep breath, and his chest visibly expanded. Then, he shouted, and a white glow burst from his mouth, directly toward the four or five people in front of him.
It was the sword orb, a unique skill he had cultivated for decades.
Unexpectedly, the Ghost Puppet Enforcers were startled by this exceptional skill, and they jumped and shouted, moving aside. In the process, they pushed forward one of their slower companions.
The man with a sheep mask on his face was also terrified by the sword light, his cold sweat dripping.
Suddenly, he forcefully lifted his mask halfway, revealing his mouth, and with a quick bite, he swallowed the flying sword.
The next moment, he hastily pulled the mask back down, his mouth full of food, and muttered, "Scared the hell out of me..."
"I almost showed my face..."
"..."
"?"
Mr. Liu trembled with anger, "That was my flying sword! To cultivate this skill, I swallowed countless iron gallbladders and threaded silver needles through my tongue!"
"After twenty years of arduous practice, I can only release three sword rays, and you swallowed one with just a bite?"
"You're worried about exposing your face after swallowing my flying sword?"
"..."
Surprised and annoyed, he took a deep breath, ready to unleash the second flying sword.
But before he could spit it out, something dark and sticky covered his face, salty and wet, forcing the flying sword back into his stomach.
Someone had picked up a large bowl and poured the soup and food onto his face, forcing the second flying sword back.
Before he could wipe it off, a brick hit the back of his head, causing stars to flash before his eyes.
"How dare you cause trouble at Yan Manor!"
On the other side, Lady Li of the Skillful Pavilion was also furious. She quickly reached behind her waist and pulled out a string of paper cutouts from her waist pouch.
These were paper men and horses cut from white and red paper, and as they flew into the air, they grew larger with the wind, brandishing knives and swords, shouting and fighting.
They truly resembled a troop of soldiers charging towards the bizarre and peculiar Ghost Puppet Enforcers.
However, among the enforcers, one casually jumped out, wearing an ox mask. He hummed through the mask's nostrils, and two green flames shot out, instantly burning the paper men and horses to ashes.
Lady Li was shocked, her heart leaping to her throat, "What kind of mystical art is this that can break my spell?"
"Ignorant and arrogant, seeking death!"
On the other side, those who could sit at the same table as Lord Yan were all extraordinary individuals, and they began to take action.
The Guardian General under the Iron Threshold King was the most ferocious. Fueled by anger, he drew an iron whip from his waist and lashed out at his side.
His strike was powerful and heavy, and with the strength of the Year Guardian, it could split three to five people in half, giving off an unstoppable momentum.
However, to everyone's surprise, just as he was about to complete the lash, someone casually reached out and grabbed the whip, stopping it in its tracks.
The person curiously examined the whip, recognizing it as a valuable item brimming with malevolent energy. Immediately, he tried to pull it away, shouting, "Let go! Give it to me!"
The Guardian General was also shocked and furious, standing there dumbfounded. He felt like the whip was about to slip from his grasp, so he held on for dear life, refusing to let go.
"You dare..."
Seeing the situation escalating, even Lord Yan was trembling with anger. He was both furious and astonished, and even a bit terrified:
"Are these people gods descending from heaven? Where did so many experts come from?"
"..."
Lord Yan knew all too well the experts within the various sects of Melon Capital City. The most capable ones were sitting right at his table.
However, the Wandering Ghost Sect was known for its decline, so where did these Ghost Puppet Enforcers with their mischievous antics come from? Each one seemed to possess profound and unfathomable skills, as if any one of them could outperform the experts he had invited.
Most importantly, among these enforcers, there seemed to be a diverse range of talents, doing all sorts of jobs, but not a single one resembled a typical Wandering Ghost Enforcer...
"Impressive..."
Hu Ma, the Ghost Puppet Enforcer with the smiling mask, witnessed this scene and found it entertaining. He sighed inwardly.
"Don't drop the ball..."
Just then, a woman wearing a rat mask appeared by his side. From her voice and figure, it was the Red Wine Miss. She whispered, "What's all this fuss about? That foolish young master is indeed generous, but the title of 'Little Official' is not something to be given away so cheaply."
"..."
Sensing the resentment in her words, Hu Ma could only smile awkwardly. He thought, 'Even dogs wouldn't look twice at such a position, why the fuss?'
Red Wine Miss, in her laid-back manner, reminded him, "I know you set up this bounty to assess these reincarnates, but they're also assessing you."
"After all, as the initiator of this gathering, if you don't showcase your skills and earn their respect, you might struggle to lead the meeting later."
"..."
"Understood!"
Hu Ma took a deep breath and drew the Punishment Officer from his embrace. With a narrowed gaze towards the white-robed scholar, he smiled, "It's almost midnight."
(End of Chapter)
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