Chapter 85 The Legacy of Cao Cao

After Yan Chu entered the city, the streets were deserted as everyone fled.

“Yan Chu is here! Run!!”

“The Blade Demon has entered the city!!”

“Wah... wah!!”

“Stop crying! If you keep crying, the Blade Demon will turn you into dumpling filling and eat you!”

“Mm... Mommy, I won't cry...”

Yan Chu watched the crowds disappearing at the end of the street, speechless. He asked Wang Ping beside him:

“Am I really that scary?”

Wang Ping's expression was serious, and his tone was sincere:

“Young Master's Divine Might is peerless, and your heroic name is known far and wide!”

“These common folk are merely blinded by the government and certain major powers. How could they know of Young Master's virtues?”

“When they truly come to understand Young Master in the future, they will surely adore you from the bottom of their hearts and never act like this again!”

“Mm!”

Yan Chu agreed deeply, “You're right!”

“I think so too!”

Yan Chu ignored the gazes from the shadows and left, following the address Su Zhirou had left him in his memory.

...

Lu Family Side Courtyard.

A pretty figure shifted and moved within the courtyard, sword shadows flickering and bursts of Sword Qi surging.

There was an osmanthus tree in the courtyard.

At this time of year, osmanthus flowers drifted down like a colorful rain.

Dressed in a white silk skirt, Su Zhirou danced with her sword amidst the falling flowers; from time to time, the osmanthus were ground into powder by the Sword Qi.

It was beautiful yet chilling!

Two maidservants stood nearby, glancing at each other, both seeing the helplessness in the other's eyes.

Two days ago, Su Zhirou had accidentally overheard the servants discussing Yan Chu. Since yesterday, she had been practicing her swordplay in the courtyard without saying a word.

She only rested for a moment when she was tired, but even then, she sat alone in the pavilion, motionless.

“Young Miss, why don't you take a break first?”

The maidservant, Xiu Xiu, couldn't help but urge her.

Su Zhirou acted as if she hadn't heard, her sword movements becoming increasingly rapid.

Bang!

Just then, a loud bang erupted from outside the gate, drawing all their attention.

Su Zhirou couldn't help but stop and turn to look.

She saw the Lu Family Elder, Lu Yankun, leading three Fourth Realm Martial Artists. Each had a cold, stern Face and a straight back as they aggressively entered the side courtyard.

The two maidservants recognized them and hurriedly stepped forward to bow.

“This servant greets the Elder!”

Lu Yankun waved them off and walked up to Su Zhirou, sizing her up. A flash of admiration crossed his eyes.

Since becoming a married woman, Su Zhirou's appearance had become increasingly radiant and supple. Her every move no longer resembled the awkward girl she once was; she was now infinitely charming.

“What is the meaning of this, Elder?”

Su Zhirou's delicate brows furrowed slightly as she looked at the smashed gate.

Lu Yankun had no intention of explaining. He gave a cold chuckle and ordered, “Take her!”

Immediately, the three Fourth Realm experts behind him lunged forward, their eyes cold.

Their palms flew as they executed the Bone-Crushing Hand, grabbing at Su Zhirou's body with no regard for her beauty.

“What are you doing?!”

Su Zhirou shouted coldly, her sword flickering, and blood immediately sprayed out.

“Ah!! She's a tough one!”

One man retreated while clutching his hand, his eyes filled with shock.

“Shit! I was careless!!”

The other two were also blocked by the sharp sword light, unable to get close for the moment. Even their sleeves were shredded by the Sword Qi.

“A bunch of useless trash, get out of my way!”

Lu Yankun's Face darkened. Three men couldn't even take down one young woman; they were good for nothing but eating.

Shua!

With a sweep of his large sleeve, a violent gale erupted in the courtyard, swirling up countless weeds and fallen flowers, pouring toward the sword-wielding Su Zhirou.

Boom!

Su Zhirou's sword light formed a protective curtain, yet she was still sent flying several meters by the palm wind. She spat out a mouthful of blood, her pretty Face turning pale.

There was a difference of two minor Realms between their cultivation levels.

Su Zhirou was only at the Middle Stage of the Qi Sea Realm, while Lu Yankun was already at the Peak of the Qi Sea Realm. Su Zhirou was naturally no match for him.

Though injured, Su Zhirou showed little panic. She asked coldly:

“You dare lay a hand on me? Aren't you afraid of my aunt?”

Lu Yankun sneered with his hands behind his back:

“Shi Lianhan can barely protect herself. Haven't you realized why I dare to come here?”

“What?”

Su Zhirou's beautiful eyes widened in shock. “What did you do to my aunt?”

“If she suffers even the slightest harm, I will not let the Lu Family off easy!”

“What arrogance! You should worry about yourself instead!”

Lu Yankun said deeply, “A mere Fourth Realm like you dares to threaten my Lu Family!”

“Once this is over, I'll take you into my chambers and see for myself what Shi Lianhan's young niece tastes like!”

As he spoke, a lewd grin appeared on his old Face.

His grudge with Shi Lianhan went back a long way. Not long ago, she had made him lose Face in the Family's main hall, so this was the perfect chance to take revenge on her.

If I can't deal with you, can't I deal with your niece?

Lu Yankun then reached out with his withered, claw-like hand toward Su Zhirou's slender shoulder.

Su Zhirou closed her eyes, her eyelashes trembling.

Suddenly, a familiar voice reached her ears, making her heart skip a beat.

“The state has its laws, and every trade has its rules. To lay hands on my woman for no reason—the Lu Family is truly quite impolite!”

Lu Yankun suddenly found that he couldn't move.

Just as he was about to speak in terror, a massive Aura crashed down on him, crushing every bone and tendon in his body.

Poof!

Lu Yankun before he could even utter a word, he was directly crushed into a mist of blood by the Aura.

【Killed a Lu Family Fourth Realm Martial Artist. Extremely satisfying. Experience +1000】

“Ah? Elder!?”

The three men Lu Yankun had brought were pale with fright. They turned to look.

They saw three people standing on the side courtyard wall, though they hadn't noticed when they arrived.

The young man in the middle had a cold gaze and pointed a finger.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The three Fourth Realm Martial Artists couldn't react at all before being turned into mists of blood. The thick blood fell onto the osmanthus-covered ground, red and white intertwining to form a poignant scene in the courtyard.

【Killed...】

Yan Chu coldly withdrew his hand, as if he had done something insignificant.

“You—”

“You saved my life again!”

Su Zhirou's voice trembled.

Her heart had been full of resentment, but upon seeing this man, all her thoughts melted into boundless tenderness.

Yan Chu chuckled. “That's right, I saved your life again. How will you repay me this time?”

Su Zhirou pursed her lips and said:

“I'm already yours. What else is there to give?”

“I'm not like some people who can send you a few more married women to satisfy certain... proclivities of yours!”

Those words...

Yan Chu felt a bit awkward.

He did indeed have great respect for Chancellor Cao and was determined to carry on The Legacy of Wei Wu in this world.

But hearing it from Su Zhirou's mouth, he couldn't help but blush.

So he changed the subject. “Why did the Lu Family attack you? Isn't your aunt part of the Lu Family?”

Hearing this, Su Zhirou set aside her romantic sentiments and said hurriedly:

“I just heard Lu Yankun say that my aunt's situation doesn't seem good. Husband Yan, please help me!”

Yan Chu nodded. “Let's go! To the Lu Family!”

With a wave of his hand, Su Zhirou flew up involuntarily and was pulled into Yan Chu's embrace as they headed toward the Lu Residence.