Black Myth: Starting from the Destined One
Chapter 182 - 166: Three Forces Join Forces to Annihilate!

Chapter 182: Chapter 166: Three Forces Join Forces to Annihilate!

Iron Staff Wang Lang began to feel dubious upon hearing this:

"What a useless man Supreme Treasure is! Back at Five Fingers Mountain, even Cen Changqing could easily take him hostage. Why then bring in a Taoist sect expert to specifically deal with this guy?"

This time, killing Li Ping’an was guaranteed to be a no-risk, sure-win situation, and he absolutely could not let anyone else steal the credit.

After Iron Staff Wang Lang had finished thinking, he immediately folded his hands and pleaded:

"This humble one wishes to lead men to kill that beast Li Ping’an right now, and I implore my lord to please agree!"

"..."

Cen Wenjin did not rush to agree but was instead worried, worried that the bandit leader Li Ping’an was really as Wang Lang said. If Pei Yuanjing encountered Li Ping’an, given Pei Yuanjing’s arrogant nature, he would certainly disdain to engage with Li Ping’an, so it would make sense to send Iron Staff Wang Lang along.

First, to supervise the battle between Pei Yuanjing and Li Ping’an, and second, if Pei Yuanjing did not kill him, then let Iron Staff Wang Lang do it, keeping a backup plan was never a mistake!

"Fine, I agree to it right now!"

"Thank you, my lord!"

Once Iron Staff Wang Lang got the order, he instantly jumped up excitedly, went to a group of ruffians and idle followers, raised his iron staff, and passionately said:

"Brothers, the time for us to achieve great deeds is here! Are you willing to go with me to kill Li Ping’an?"

"We are willing, willing, whoever doesn’t go is a beast!"

The gang of idle followers and ruffians followed Wang Lang, trying to show off in front of Cen Wenjin. They, just like Iron Staff Wang Lang thought, considered Li Ping’an to be just a Jianghu fraudster who bullied others by fabricating supernatural powers. As long as the Monk Who Broke Precepts, Mahaparinirvana, was not present, Li Ping’an was nothing, and they should not pass up such an easy credit!

Cen Wenjin immediately came out to make a statement, addressing the crowd:

"Among you, if anyone kills Li Ping’an, I will reward him with 1000 taels of silver, and will also find him a government position in the Ministry of Revenue, where his future prospects will be boundless!"

"Thank you, Lord Cen!"

Iron Staff Wang Lang and all the ruffians and idle followers thanked him.

But just as Iron Staff Wang Lang was preparing to lead the people to Wolong Pit to kill Li Ping’an, Cen Fuda, who was still recuperating, was lifted out by four servants while sitting on a chair.

"Father, I want to go too!"

"Oh dear, why leave the house to watch the excitement when you should be recovering?"

Cen Wenjin immediately tried to persuade him.

But Cen Fuda was unwilling:

"Son just wants to see with his own eyes that beast who injured your son meet his death! Son has heard everything you discussed just now; since Immortal Pei is present, what could Father still worry about?"

"I said no means no!"

Cen Wenjin waved his hand to the four servants:

"Quickly carry the Young Official back!"

"Father, if you won’t let your son go, your son will die right here and let you watch!"

Cen Fuda began to make a fuss and threatened with his life. Cen Wenjin thought about how his son was injured by the Monk Who Broke Precepts, Mahaparinirvana, and Li Ping’an earlier during the day and was utterly frightened, now he was even less willing to let his son take risks, again earnestly persuaded:

"My son, why must you suffer so? Isn’t it good enough to wait for news at home? If all else fails, let Wang Lang bring back Li Ping’an for you to deal with!"

"No!"

Cen Fuda pulled out a sharp wrist-severing knife from his sleeve, gritted his teeth, and said:

"Your son wishes he could flay Li Ping’an alive right now!"

Of course, he didn’t mention Mahaparinirvana because he had overheard Cen Wenjin and the others’ conversation and knew that Mahaparinirvana was under Emperor Tathagata Dragon Tree Divine Monk. He naturally didn’t dare to provoke the Monk Who Broke Precepts, Mahaparinirvana again.

If Li Ping’an now had a powerful background, not to mention Cen Fuda, even Cen Wenjin would not dare to seek revenge against Li Ping’an!

"My son, listen to me, you’re the only son I have now, you must not make any mistakes!"

"No, I am going!"

Cen Wenjin then became entangled with his son, Cen Fuda.

At that moment, a ruffian who had gone to True Buddha Temple to gather information, in order to please Cen Fuda, suddenly interjected:

"Lord Cen, during the previous visit to True Buddha Temple to gather information, this humble one learned that the Monk Who Broke Precepts, Mahaparinirvana, had already joined the ranks of Emperor Tathagata, and current thoughts imply he is at True Buddha Temple reciting scriptures and fasting, and he likely can’t come out at a moment’s notice!"

Cen Fuda immediately retorted:

"Father, did you hear that? The Monk Who Broke Precepts, Mahaparinirvana, can’t come out, it’s just Li Ping’an alone, what is there to fear? Besides, everyone is avenging me, yet I do not go, it really wouldn’t be right!"

"..."

Cen Wenjin was momentarily at a loss, stroking his beard and pondering for a while, but ultimately, he could not overcome Cen Fuda’s stubbornness, then turned to Iron Staff Wang Lang and said:

"You must protect the Young Official today, if my son returns safe and sound, even if it wasn’t you who killed Li Ping’an, I will still credit you with the lead merit!"

"Rest assured, my lord, this humble one will definitely protect Young Master Cen, even if it means risking my life to do so!"

After Iron Staff Wang Lang finished speaking with zeal and demonstrating his loyalty, he winked at Cen Fuda and spoke auspicious words:

"This trip is merely for slaughter, where would the danger come from? Even if there were, Young Official Cen is blessed by heaven, surely you are protected by the heavens! Otherwise, how could you have escaped from that beast, the Monk Who Broke Precepts, Mahaparinirvana!"

"Heh heh heh, always sweet-talking."

Pleased by the flattery, Cen Fuda’s pain seemed to lessen, then he looked at Cen Wenjin again and said:

"Father, your son is going now!"

"Wait!"

Although Cen Wenjin had agreed, he was still worried, so he called all capable servants in the house and made everyone take up long swords, and with The Second Most Talented Under Heaven, Pei Yuanjing, Cen Wenjin finally felt completely at ease.