Told You I Can Turn Back Time
Chapter 132 - 131 Assassination

Chapter 132: Chapter 131 Assassination

When Lin Xing returned to Qingtian City, he already had an extra bag of silver.

Just as he was thinking about buying a new set of clothes to wear to the martial arts tournament, Bai Yiyi, who was also worried about not having enough money, cheered up immediately.

"Alas, once you’re in Qingtian City, you realize everything is expensive."

The Puppet Girl rushed forward and opened the package, "How much silver did Jing Shiyu give?"

"It was a loan of five hundred taels," Lin Xing corrected, "which I’ll have to repay later."

"Okay, okay," Bai Yiyi said, "I’ll take one hundred taels to buy some ready-made clothes, clothes for the tournament are easily torn."

Zhao Wanxi also looked pitifully at Lin Xing from the side, "Brother Lin, I would like five taels to buy some rouge and face powder..."

Lin Xing waved his hand magnanimously, "Just take what you need."

The next morning, bright and early, Bai Yiyi took Zhao Wanxi to participate in the grand martial arts tournament. It was the first day of the Taiching Sect’s martial arts competition.

The whole of Qingtian City was filled with competitors and spectators all crowding toward the Taiching Sect.

The location of the grand competition was on the plaza of the Taiching Sect.

Lin Xing, however, did not join the bustling scene and instead made contact with the Anti-Clearing Association again, as they were said to be undertaking an extremely dangerous task that day.

...

Inside an inn, He San Chun was bolstering morale, "The Outer Gate of Taiching Sect oppresses the common people, leaving us dry and wiped clean, they simply do not want us to live."

"Today we will do a great thing, to let those masters of Taiching know that things cannot continue like this."

"We are going to attack the Outer Gate of Taiching Sect! We will slaughter a Third-Grade Martial Artist from that outer gate!"

Upon hearing this, the members of the Anti-Clearing Association around him cheered uproariously.

Most of those present had suffered at the hands of the Outer Gate of Taiching Sect.

Some had been dragged into substituting for someone else, losing one hundred taels of silver in the process.

Even worse were those whose family members had become obsessed with the Outer Gate of Taiching Sect, leading to the decline of their households.

Once they heard that their task for the day was to attack the Outer Gate of Taiching Sect, the members immediately became excited.

Moments later, under He San Chun’s leadership, they arrived at the northern end of the city at an inn that was somewhat dilapidated.

"Today, a disciple from the Outer Gate of Taiching Sect is holding a major meeting in this inn."

"Right now, the Taiching Sect’s grand martial arts tournament is underway, and most of the renowned experts in the city have gone to participate, this is our chance to strike."

"The person holding the meeting in this inn is called Shi Yuesheng, an Outer Gate Third-Grade of Taiching Sect, and he has caused the ruin and death of countless people, even selling many of them into Taiching Sect to become human puppets."

Human puppets were a concept Lin Xing had only recently heard about from the Anti-Clearing Association, supposedly people who had been used by the Taiching Sect to store and retrieve memories, turning into walking corpses.

"This old villain has too many lives on his hands, everyone must show no mercy later..."

"After we enter, remember to follow me, our main target is to execute the ringleader."

"Slaughter the Outer Gate’s Third-Grade, and we can disregard the rest for now."

"Also, the more Outer Gate disciples there are at the meeting, the more their memories have been influenced by the Taiching Sect, and their minds are even more deranged, don’t even think about reasoning with them..."

He San Chun looked at the twenty-odd people in front of him, all handpicked by him, and gave them another round of instructions.

Just then, Lin Xing raised his hand, "I’ll go first."

Facing the astonished looks of the crowd, Lin Xing said, "I have an unfamiliar face, once I blend in, I can locate Shi Yuesheng first."

"If I get the chance, I’ll make my move directly, if not, I’ll signal you all to come up, and then you can head in my direction," said Lin Xing.

Upon hearing Lin Xing’s words, He San Chun pondered for a moment, then patted Lin Xing’s shoulder and said, "Good, we’ll leave it to you."

Watching Lin Xing’s retreating figure, someone voiced their concern, "Could that kid sneak off to tip off and betray us?"

After some thought, He San Chun responded, "Everyone watch for my signal, and if something seems off, we’ll immediately retreat. Where there are green hills, one needn’t worry about firewood—dealing with the Taiqing Sect isn’t something we can accomplish overnight."

As Lin Xing approached the tavern, he noticed its first-floor hall was already filled with people who seemed to be the Taiqing Sect’s Outer Gate disciples.

Lin Xing glanced at their dining tables and found just four dishes: cold tofu, stir-fried cabbage, shredded potatoes, and stir-fried greens.

However, the disciples were thoroughly enjoying their meal, each one heartily digging in.

Taking advantage of the others’ inattention, Lin Xing sneaked upstairs and immediately halted upon sighting two familiar faces.

One was a young disciple of the Evil-cutting Sect, Du Chuang, and the other was a middle-aged man who had stood with Du Chuang in front of a notice last time.

"The Evil-cutting Sect has joined the Outer Gate of the Taiching Sect as well?"

Just then, a somewhat short and portly old man stood up, lifting a cup of water, and announced, "Today, we welcome ten new comrades into our big family."

All present clapped their hands in unison, and the ten newcomers stood up as well, including two from the Evil-cutting Sect.

The short and portly old man continued, "Today, I, Shi Yuesheng..."

With a whooshing sound, a streak of light shot across the sky like a bolt of lightning aiming for the old man—Lin Xing, his face covered like the members of the Anti-Clearing Association, had made his move.

The old man’s body glided away smoothly, as agile as a nimble rat, and with a swish, he was more than ten meters away.

At the same time, several loud shouts erupted, and in an instant, Lin Xing felt locked on by at least three incredibly strong killing intents.

Among them, the middle-aged man from the Evil-cutting Sect made him especially wary.

As the three masters charged at him, even more Outer Gate disciples stood up in anger, their faces twisted with ferocity like mad demons.

Spiritual Vision (Level 3, 29%) → (Level 3, 55%)

...

Lin Xing succeeded with his first strike, killing Shi Yuesheng, then he evaded everyone’s initial chase with a movement technique that was sublime in perfection.

Next, he swiftly leaped out of the window and landed on the ground.

He was about to stand up and shout for He San Chun and the others to run quickly,

when he saw that He San Chun and the others had already fled more than ten meters away.

"These guys..."

Shaking his head, Lin Xing turned and retreated, his mind replaying the countless time-reversed battles he had just experienced.

"That Evil-cutting Sect person... seems to be called Li Zhao."

"Seven advancements in total, plus two other Martial Arts masters."

"Killing Shi Yuesheng and escaping unharmed was the best outcome."

Listening to the distant roars, Lin Xing took several turns he knew well and had completely shaken off the pursuers.

Several hours later, upon returning to the Anti-Clearing Association’s headquarters, he saw He San Chun already waiting there.

As soon as Lin Xing appeared, He San Chun laughed three times and said with admiration, "I have already received news of that beast Shi Yuesheng’s death. Brother Lin Kun, your strike today hit its mark and you escaped thousands of miles. You also have the spirit of self-sacrifice and heroism akin to the ancient assassins."

"The President is very impressed with you, and he told me he must meet with you next time."