The Blade-Wielding Legend
Chapter 573 - 326: Mysterious Soldiers of the Late Tang Dynasty

Chapter 573: Chapter 326: Mysterious Soldiers of the Late Tang Dynasty

"Han Kun!"

The man with half his face tattooed held his double swords crossed and yelled angrily, "You Cao Gang are stepping out of line, doing business on the Yangtze River. Do you really think the Pai Sect is easy to provoke?"

Han Kun remained unflustered and said indifferently, "What a joke. These are military orders from the court. Do you think we dare to disobey?"

"If you’re not convinced, go find Marshal Zhang yourself."

"Cut the crap with using the court to pressure us!"

The half-faced tattooed man’s eyes were blood-red as he roared and charged forward with his double swords, his surrounding allies swarming in as well.

This was a bare-knuckled fight of the pugilistic world; only the living had the right to speak, and it was about might making right.

However, a trace of mockery flashed in Han Kun’s eyes.

He quickly retreated as the Cao Gang disciples behind him suddenly raised their muskets in unison and pulled the triggers without hesitation.

Bang Bang Bang!

Gunflares exploded, and smoke billowed.

The Pai Sect members instantly fell to the ground.

The double-sword-wielding tattoo-faced man was skilled. Seeing the tide turning, he quickly grabbed a disciple to shield his body.

The weapons used by the Cao Gang were not modern firearms. A volley had taken out half of the Pai Sect’s forces, but there was no time to reload the gunpowder. They all drew their melee weapons.

But the tattoo-faced man dodged the muskets, and the Hidden Energy in his feet erupted powerfully. With his double swords, he launched an attack, aiming straight for Han Kun’s chest.

Han Kun’s expression remained calm, not even trying to dodge.

Just as the double swords came near, a cold light whistled out from within the inn, shooting forth before the other, heading straight for the tattoo-faced man’s forehead.

It was a silver-tipped spear.

The tattoo-faced man was alarmed, quickly parried with his swords, and bent backwards in a bridge move to evade, then turned and retreated by taking successive Chain Steps.

However, the spear was relentless in pursuit, its movements simple and direct; the spear tip turned into several shadows, aiming directly at the man’s vital points.

The tattoo-faced man, too, was exceptionally skilled. With each step of Chain Step, his double swords whirled around him like a vortex, deflecting the spear time and again.

Clang Clang Clang!

Sparks flew, and although the man held his ground, he was forced out of the inn and came to a halt with clenched teeth, saying, "Yue Family’s Six Harmonies Spear?"

The attacker, holding his spear horizontally, said coldly, "You’ve got sharp eyes!"

The speaker turned out to be an acquaintance.

It was Lei Poshan, the son of Lei Zhen of Huang Mei.

Li Yan also recognized the tattoo-faced man’s technique, the Wan Sheng Twin Swords.

The Wan Sheng Twin Swords originated from the Xixia Temple on Wansong Mountain.

Their founder, Wan Shengying, was the Chief of Escort for the escort agency in the thirteen provinces of north and south, and one of the Ten Grandmasters of Divine State.

His disciples were numerous, and his technique widely propagated.

Seeing Lei Poshan also present, and fire guns used, the tattoo-faced man sensed trouble and bit down hard, "Retreat!"

With the order, the remaining Pai Sect disciples stopped fighting, picked up the injured on the ground, and left in disarray.

"Brother Yan, should we greet them?"

On deck, Sha Lifei’s face was solemn as he asked in a low voice.

He had his reasons for asking this.

Both Han Kun and the Lei Family were related in good terms, but this situation clearly indicated a conflict between the two powers.

It would be unwise to rashly get involved.

Moreover, Han Kun was also affiliated with the Jiangzhe Chamber of Commerce, secretive and cunning. Both Li Yan and Sha Lifei were wary of him.

However, before Li Yan could reply, Han Kun on the shore noticed them, smiled, nodded, and made a welcoming gesture.

Li Yan, having no choice, then said to Shen Jinghong beside him, "Mr. Shen, why don’t you wait here? I’ll just say hello and be right back."

"Alright, okay."

Shen Jinghong hastily nodded.

He was from the Ezhou Chamber of Commerce and walked a different path, equally not wanting to get entangled with these pugilistic disputes.

Li Yan then disembarked alone and came to the entrance of the restaurant, smiling and greeting with a fist and palm salute, "Elder Han, Brother Lei, what a coincidence."

In his words, Li Yan didn’t even glance at the bloodstains on the ground.

Han Kun smiled in return and said, "I haven’t congratulated Brother Li on your fame from Gui Mountain. I was planning to visit you before reaching Wuchang, but to encounter you here is perfect for a drink."

Saying that, he invited him into the restaurant.

The restaurant clearly served as a hidden stronghold for the Cao Gang; during the fight, even the manager and the cooks took up arms. But now, they resumed their work as if nothing had happened.

Soon, several dishes and drinks were brought to the table.

Li Yan didn’t want to get involved in this pugilistic conflict, but since he had seen, continuing to pretend ignorance would be overly hypocritical, he began to inquire, "Elder Han, why have you clashed with the Pai Sect again?"

"Don’t mention it."

Han Kun sighed, shook his head, and said, "That Pai Sect head Shi Chen from Wuchang colluded with demons and has been raided and dispersed."

"In Yunyang by the Han River, two Pai Sect leaders, ’Wei Lao Ba’ and ’Black Fish Head,’ were fighting for control. ’Black Fish Head’ was found to have ties with the Heavenly Saint Sect, secretly assisting with smuggling firearms and executed by the Captain Bureau."

"’Wei Lao Ba’ was supposed to take over the forces from these two, but after the incidents, the court became somewhat distrustful of the Pai Sect and handed over part of the military grain transport to us, the Cao Gang."

"’Wei Lao Ba’ is discontent, constantly stirring up trouble, but these are the court’s orders, what else can we do?"

"Ah, truly a disaster without cause."

Han Kun’s face showed helplessness, but Li Yan didn’t believe it for a second.

If the Cao Gang truly wanted to avoid trouble, they wouldn’t have taken the job. It seemed they wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to extend their influence to the Yangtze River.

If they could secure a foothold on the Yangtze, the Cao Gang’s power would undoubtedly surpass the Pai Sect, an opportunity not to be missed.

"Elder Han seems to have worked hard."

Li Yan didn’t point it out and then looked towards Lei Poshan.

The Lei Family was a prominent force in the pugilistic world of Hubei. Were they also involved in this?

Lei Poshan, as shrewd as he was, guessed what Li Yan was thinking. With a serious expression and a shake of his head, he said, "Over there in Zigui, Tusi City’s forces are beginning to rally. It seems they have big plans."

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