76: Section 76

“Yes, it’s lively now.”

“I wonder who’s stronger, Beyond the Great Wall Twin Snakes or Lei Qingtian.”

“Not sure, but there’s a good show coming up.”

“Upon seeing this, you realized you couldn’t let it continue, so you stood up.”

“Thank you, big brother, but I prefer to solve my own problems.”

“Seeing that you wanted to solve it yourself, everyone was a little surprised, not understanding how you intended to do so.”

“To avoid exposing your Wuxia Sword, you did not draw it. Instead, you took out two chopsticks, ready to face the enemy.”

“Seeing you so overconfident, everyone held their breath.”

“But Beyond the Great Wall Twin Snakes laughed heartily.”

“This little Niangzi actually wants to use a pair of chopsticks to deal with us…”

“However, before the final ‘Beyond the Great Wall Twin Snakes’ could be uttered, two chopsticks had already been inserted into their throats.”

“No one saw how these two chopsticks were inserted into their throats; it just felt as if they had grown there naturally.”

“This scene astonished everyone!”

Chapter 82: Liu Prefecture, Pearl Radiance Treasure Pavilion

“You came before Beyond the Great Wall Twin Snakes and easily took the two swords from their hands. The swords of your cousin and third aunt should not fall into outsiders’ hands.”

“As soon as Beyond the Great Wall Twin Snakes fell, people from Huiya Residence quickly came out to move the bodies and clean up the bloodstains.”

“According to Jianghu rules, you cannot report to the authorities even if someone dies.”

“So many taverns have a service for collecting bodies.”

“And the government’s attitude towards the killings among these Jianghu people is to neither encourage nor prohibit them.”

“As long as no innocent people are wantonly killed, they generally won’t interfere.”

“At this moment, in the tavern, apart from the sound of the Dian Xiaoer cleaning up bloodstains, no one made a sound.”

“No one could have imagined that a frail woman like you would possess such astonishing martial arts.”

“But Lei Qingtian applauded.”

“Miss, what excellent skill!”

“May I ask which School you hail from?”

“Upon hearing Lei Qingtian’s words, you did not respond. Instead, you sat down and began to drink on your own.”

“Next, you will challenge this Qing Gate’s branch. If you were to get acquainted with Lei Qingtian, it would only endanger his life.”

“Seeing this, Lei Qingtian sat down sheepishly.”

“In his opinion, you disdained associating with someone like him.”

“As people gradually took their seats, and seeing no movement from your side, they began to whisper among themselves.”

“I never thought that the notoriously fierce Beyond the Great Wall Twin Snakes would die just like that.”

“Indeed, I heard their quick sword was unrivaled, yet today they fell here. It truly shows one cannot underestimate the heroes of the Jianghu.”

“Some time ago, Ku Rong Old Man reappeared in the Jianghu, and there was also a young man with immense strength, rumored to have gained sixty years of Internal Energy out of thin air after consuming a Millennium Snow Ganoderma.”

“There was also a couple, a man and a woman, who appeared out of nowhere. They claimed to be from a School on an overseas island and had obtained the Legacy of an ancient Qi Refining master.”

“Ever since the Su Family of Qingyang Prefecture was annihilated, many Schools have been in chaos these past few years. No one knows which force is behind it.”

“Speaking of that, I just remembered that Daoist Qingfeng of Wudang was murdered by his eldest Disciple, who stole Wudang’s Zhenwu Treasure Sword, the School’s most prized possession.”

“Such a thing actually happened.”

“Legend has it that the Zhenwu Treasure Sword is incredibly powerful; even an ordinary person holding it can fight against a Demon.”

“With such a supreme treasure lost, I wonder how Wudang will investigate.”

“The Jianghu is becoming more and more chaotic…”

“As you listened to the rumors, you also felt that this was very likely related to the force that exterminated your Su Family.”

“You remained in the tavern until nightfall, and the customers came and went in waves.”

“It seemed they had already detected your hostile intentions, as this Qing Gate branch temporarily dispatched many people, all gathered in the back courtyard.”

“As the last customer apart from you left, the Dian Xiaoer approached.”

“Miss, we are closing.”

“Please leave.”

“The Dian Xiaoer’s subtle movements caught your attention.”

“Upon hearing him, you immediately picked up your chopsticks and directly flung them onto the Dian Xiaoer’s palm.”

“The Dian Xiaoer looked at his pierced palm, and a look of horror flashed in his eyes.”

“At this moment, a poisoned dart had pierced through the palm of his hand.”

“And this dart was coated with a mixture of three potent, instant-kill poisons.”

“The Dian Xiaoer didn’t have time to take an antidote and instantly collapsed, his skin turning black and blue.”

“Just then, the Zhanggui of Huiya Residence emerged from the shadows with a group of tavern staff.”

“Miss.”

“Since you don’t want to leave, then don’t!”

“You stood up at the sight.”

“The staff, who had been respectful during the day, now all held long knives, their expressions fierce and menacing.”

“They charged at you, hacking.”

“You paid no mind to these small fry. You then threw the bamboo tube filled with chopsticks forward.”

“The bamboo chopsticks, originally brittle and easily broken, now became deadly Sharp Weapons.”

“All the staff were instantly killed, their faces riddled with chopsticks.”

“The tavern Zhanggui, however, recognized your hidden weapon technique.”

“Flying Locust Hand?”

“What is the Crimson-faced Yanluo Second Uncle Ning to you!”

“You were somewhat surprised to see that the tavern Zhanggui actually knew Second Uncle Ning.”

“Indeed, Second Uncle Ning had not lied to you.”

“This Flying Locust Hand is an absolutely unique skill.”

“However, you did not forget your purpose for coming here today.”

“I’m looking for Ku Rong Old Man.”

“Tell him to come out and see me.”

“Upon hearing your words, the tavern Zhanggui immediately shook his head.”

“Ku Rong Old Man is certainly not here, but since you’ve provoked our Qing Gate, be prepared for endless pursuit!”

“After speaking, the tavern Zhanggui retreated backward.”

“His movement technique was extremely fast, his steps like turning stars, light and ethereal, almost disappearing in an instant.”

“Seeing this, you were greatly surprised.”

“This person’s lightness skill is indeed quite good.”

“However, you immediately executed Wangxia Eight Steps, moving with beautiful strides. After placing your luggage, Chasing Wind Sword, and Cold Autumn Sword on Red Horse and untying the ropes, you pursued that person.”

“Your lightness skill might not be as good as his, but your Internal Energy is inexhaustible, making your stamina absolutely top-notch.”

“After only three hours of pursuit, the tavern Zhanggui ran out of stamina and stopped.”

“At this moment, you had chased him to a wilderness, several hundred li away from Lin’an Prefecture.”

“Seeing your relentless pursuit, the tavern Zhanggui was extremely shocked.”

“Miss, one should be lenient when possible. You should know, there is no enmity between you and me.”

“You spoke at the sight.”

“Tell me Ku Rong Old Man’s location, and I will let you go.”

“Hearing you repeatedly ask for Ku Rong Old Man’s location, the tavern boss could only truthfully tell you.”

“Actually, I don’t know Ku Rong Old Man’s exact location, but I do have a piece of news: Ku Rong Old Man has recently been searching for a poisonous creature called the Millennium Zhu Toad. It is said to be crucial for Ku Rong Old Man’s poison cultivation to reach Perfection.”

“However, the Pearl Radiance Treasure Pavilion recently opened an auction, and among the auction items is this Millennium Zhu Toad. There’s a high probability that Ku Rong Old Man will go there himself.”

“Upon hearing the tavern Zhanggui’s words, you immediately realized that he was not lying.”

“You had heard your elders mention the Pearl Radiance Treasure Pavilion at home; it was said to be opened by Qian Tongshen, the head of the Qian Family in Liu Prefecture.”

“The Qian Family is not only financially powerful, but the Pearl Radiance Treasure Pavilion is also an important platform for them to display their influence and wealth to the outside world.”

“Every year on the eighth day of the ninth lunar month, the Pearl Radiance Treasure Pavilion holds an auction, featuring many rare treasures, unique copies of Secret Manuals.”

“Jianghu heroes, wealthy merchants, and powerful figures from all directions come here to bid for treasures and exchange information.”

“Ku Rong Old Man indeed has a high probability of going to the Pearl Radiance Treasure Pavilion.”

“You immediately made up your mind to go to Liu Prefecture now.”

“And facing this tavern Zhanggui.”

“What do you choose now?”

“Option One: Pacify him and beg him not to tell anyone about your inquiry regarding Ku Rong Old Man.”

“Option Two: Leave immediately and head to Liu Prefecture.”

“Option Three: To prevent being targeted by those with ulterior motives, kill the tavern Zhanggui, because only dead men tell no tales.”

…

Looking at the three options that suddenly appeared, Su Mo began to analyze.

As a member of the Qing Gate assassin organization, this tavern Zhanggui would absolutely not keep his secret.

The only way to make him keep a secret was to turn him into a dead man.

That is, to choose the third option.

…

“You chose Option Three.”

“To prevent anyone with ulterior motives from discovering that you were searching for Ku Rong Old Man, and thus deducing that you were the only surviving child of the Su Family, you immediately drew your frost sword.”

“Seeing you draw your sword, the tavern Zhanggui was greatly alarmed.”

“You venomous woman!”

“I clearly told you the information you wanted!”

“Such an act is truly not chivalrous!”

“You remained unmoved by his words, drawing your sword and attacking the tavern Zhanggui.”

“Under your Wuxia Sword, the tavern Zhanggui was no match for you, and you killed him in this wilderness.”

“After hastily burying the body, Red Horse followed, carrying the luggage.”

“Mounting the horse, you immediately headed for Liu Prefecture.”

“It is already late August, and the auction on the eighth day of the ninth lunar month is less than ten days away; you must depart as soon as possible.”

Watching himself in the scene constantly rushing towards Liu Prefecture, Su Mo felt a certain anticipation.

In his previous simulation with Xu Miaoyin, he had not visited this Pearl Radiance Treasure Pavilion.

He had mostly traveled in the Jiangnan region.