The Blade-Wielding Legend
Chapter 196 - 143: The Corrupted Scheme

Chapter 196: Chapter 143: The Corrupted Scheme

Damn it, wasn’t this guy crippled?

How come his movements are so fast?

Seeing Luo Faqing’s stern face, Sha Lifei couldn’t help but curse inwardly, while also feeling a vague sense of worry.

Even the "Horse Tie" trick had been seen through; those methods of deceiving people to escape probably wouldn’t work anymore.

The key issue was, they still didn’t know what had happened.

Hearing Landlord Du’s inquiry, Wang Daoxuan quickly glanced at Li Yan, only to see the latter with his eyes slightly closed and his head bowed, seemingly as if asleep.

Even if a Daoist’s Qi Cultivation Technique was strong, he couldn’t help but panic inside, stroking his beard and frowning as he said, "Landlord Du, there are some situations that we still need to understand further."

"Ha ha ha..."

Luo Faqing sneered, "Without understanding the situation, you dare to show up and boast with pugilistic tricks."

"The face of the Mystical Sect has been completely lost by people like you!"

Sha Lifei, not one to lose in a war of words, immediately retorted with sarcasm, "Oh, isn’t this Daoist Luo from the other night, what’s the matter, you’ve forgotten about losing the duel to us just recently?"

"Who exactly is the one being boastful here?"

"How dare you!"

Luo Faqing instantly flew into a rage, slamming his hand on the chair’s armrest, "What are you things anyway, the lowest of the low, don’t think just because Shen Sanyou’s backing you up, I wouldn’t dare to take you down!"

Provoked by the other’s murderous intent, Sha Lifei felt apprehensive inside, but still bit his teeth, preparing to retort.

He understood that Luo Faqing was doing this deliberately. If they were scared off today, it would spread throughout Chang’an Mystical Sect tomorrow.

Chang’an had a Law Enforcement Hall; in broad daylight, even if from the Magic Veins of Shang Mountain, one would not act so recklessly.

Just at that moment, Li Yan suddenly opened his eyes, intercepted Sha Lifei with one hand, and looked calmly at Luo Faqing, "Daoist Luo should also refrain from stirring up trouble with words here, instigating discord."

"Acting petty and lowly yourself when lacking the ability to solve problems, that is the real lowest of the low!"

"Heh, quite the big talk!"

Luo Faqing laughed scornfully, "You, a greenhorn barely in the door, what do you know? Fine, go ahead and tell me, how should this matter be handled?"

"Alas, difficult..."

Li Yan sighed, turned his head toward Wang Daoxuan, "Daoist, you noticed the corruption of the Dissolution on the way here, why didn’t you simply speak out directly?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Faqing and Landlord Du both changed their expressions.

Wang Daoxuan, well-versed in Fengshui and Disaster Exorcism Technique, had sought Dao for many years, understood some things from other Mystical Sect Daos, but just struggled with insufficient Divine Skills; like a blind man feeling an elephant, often making mistakes.

Tipped off by Li Yan and combining it with something he had heard before, he had a guess, felt bitter inside, but kept a steady face without batting an eye, sighed, and shook his head, "Alas, it’s not that I wanted to hide it."

"Daoist Luo here speaks the truth, our powers are indeed insufficient, and we indeed can’t handle this, so we’ll take our leave now."

Speaking these words meant retreating.

Although confused, Li Yan didn’t object.

Wang Daoxuan plainly admitted defeat, ready to retract his words, indicating the situation here was indeed tough, and leaving early would be wise.

"Wait a moment!"

Just then, Landlord Du suddenly stood up, cupped his hands, and gave a deep bow, "Gentlemen, I didn’t realize I was in the presence of Taishan and ask for your forgiveness."

Wang Daoxuan shook his head, "Landlord Du, it’s not that we’re putting on airs; this matter truly cannot be done."

"I understand."

Landlord Du exhaled deeply, "But it concerns my family member’s lives; please consider staying a few more days to think of a solution. Regardless of the outcome, there will be a generous reward, and it won’t be a waste of your efforts."

"Steward Wang, clean up Young Master He Chong’s courtyard for the gentlemen to stay in, and make sure they are treated well..."

"Yes, sir."

Steward Wang, seeing that Li Yan and the others had real abilities, also breathed a sigh of relief, full of flattery as he said, "Gentlemen, please follow me."

Saying so, he gave Zhao Jiu a meaningful look.

Zhao Jiu also persuaded, "Young Hero Li, seeing as it’s getting late, why not settle down here first?"

With the conversation reaching this point, Li Yan and the two others couldn’t really object, and followed Steward Wang as they left the main hall.

Next to them, Luo Faqing’s face had already turned unsightly; as soon as the others left, he spoke to Landlord Du, "These people indeed have mediocre abilities, without the support of Magic Veins Ancestor Altar, side door arts, their Dao can’t be more than two floors..."

"I am aware."

Landlord Du directly cut him off, saying with a sigh, "They could see the problem at a glance, they must have some abilities. I’m in a desperate situation and can only hope for a miracle."

"Moreover, Daoist Luo need not hold back, if Mr. Yue had a solution, why would he hide and not show up, sending you to handle it?"

"This..."

Luo Faqing’s face turned red, speechless.

...

"Gentlemen, it’s just up ahead!"

Steward Wang eagerly led the way with a face full of flattery, "That’s Young Master He Chong’s courtyard; he’s often at sea all year round, and the master worries about him greatly."

"This courtyard is also frequently cleaned; the master truly respects you gentlemen..."

He chattered on and on, but Li Yan and the others didn’t pay much attention.

If they hadn’t seen something strange and were being sought after, it’s likely that Landlord Du would have already tried to show them a hard time by now.

"Ah, gentlemen."

Zhao Jiu, the broker’s disciple who had been following, suddenly spoke up with a face full of apology, "I have an uncle thrice removed here, and it’s rare for them to visit; I must stop by and see the elderly, so I will take my leave now."

After saying so, he gave a cupped fist salute and turned to leave.

Although he didn’t know what had happened, he was adept at sensing the mood and had already sensed danger, thus deciding to leave early.

Sha Lifei cursed under his breath but didn’t bother to pay attention.

This is how most of the old pugilists were, always ready to take advantage of a situation, to offer respects to the mighty and to hide from danger.

Steward Wang pretended not to see, leading the three of them into the courtyard.