Heroes Astonished, Temporarily Residing in Liu Manor

Pagoda Hand Ding Mian, Crane Hand Lu Bai, and Great Songyang Hand Fei Bin, the three great protectors of the Mount Song Sect, renowned experts in the martial arts world, were now two dead and one crippled.

Ding Mian, now a cripple, lay on the ground, only his eyes able to move.

He glared at Su Chen with a venomous gaze.

His eyes were like spears and halberds, as if wanting to stab several bloody holes into Su Chen.

Sensing Ding Mian's gaze, Su Chen chuckled lightly and flicked the bloodstains from his blade.

"I'm a man of my word in business. Since I took Liu Zhengfeng's two hundred thousand silver taels, I will definitely help him eliminate all of you."

Muttering to himself, Su Chen raised his hand and unleashed a flash of his blade.

Then, he casually sheathed his sword.

Clang

The mechanism of the scabbard clicked as Ding Mian's head was severed from his neck by the blade's light, rolling to the side.

Seeing this, Lin Pingzhi, among the Mount Hua disciples, suddenly became excited, his face flushed red.

This scene was so similar to when Su Chen had cut down the mountain god temple outside Fuzhou City.

At this moment, it was just like that time.

"If only I could become someone like this one day," Lin Pingzhi said enviously, looking at Su Chen with admiration.

Beside Lin Pingzhi, Lao Denuo wore a look of shock.

While inwardly terrified, he also felt a sense of regret.

"I had already sent news of this Nameless Swordsman back to Mount Song."

"It seems my master didn't take my message seriously."

"Otherwise, if he had sent a few more martial uncles, today's situation might have been different."

Thinking this, Lao Denuo shook his head again.

"Indeed, with just my letter, it's understandable that my master wouldn't believe it."

"Besides, who could have imagined this swordsman would get involved in Liu Zhengfeng's affairs?"

"Oh well, it's happened now, and it can't be undone. I should find an opportunity to send another letter to inform my master."

At this moment, Lao Denuo was unaware that his previous message had never reached Zuo Lengchan's hands.

He was intent on quickly informing Zuo Lengchan about today's events.

Thus, while everyone was still in shock and hadn't recovered, he secretly slipped away from the crowd and began preparing to send his message.

Meanwhile, on the other side, dozens of Mount Song disciples had already become like cornered dogs.

Without their three protectors to rely on, they were no different from lambs waiting to be slaughtered on Liu Zhengfeng's territory.

Shi Denda and the others, who had been so arrogant and overbearing moments ago, were now filled with terror.

No longer caring about the Liu Manor's family, they turned and fled, wishing their parents had given them faster legs.

However, Liu Zhengfeng wouldn't miss the opportunity to beat a drowning dog.

With a wave of his hand, his disciples all moved out, encircling and suppressing the Mount Song disciples.

The Mount Song disciples were already terrified and had forgotten to resist.

In less than the time it takes an incense stick to burn, they were all annihilated.

Watching this scene, the assembled heroes were all silent, their hearts shaken.

Today's events had truly been full of twists and turns, leaving them unsettled.

The three protectors of Mount Song had all appeared, accompanied by dozens of elite disciples, launching a surprise attack.

With such a force, let alone just Liu Zhengfeng, even any one of the other four sects of the Five Great Sword Sects would have struggled to resist.

The annihilation of Liu Zhengfeng's entire family seemed like a foregone conclusion.

Yue Buqun, Abbess Dingyi, Daoist Tianmen, and the others had even begun thinking about what gifts to send to Liu Zhengfeng's funeral.

Who could have imagined that the mere appearance of a Nameless Swordsman would completely turn the situation around?

Liu Zhengfeng's family was safe and sound, while all the enemies who had come from the Mount Song Sect were slain.

Yue Buqun and the others were greatly shocked, staring blankly at the black-clothed figure in the center of the arena, who was like a god of slaughter. None of them dared to make a move.

At this moment, Liu Zhengfeng finally finished dealing with the remaining Mount Song disciples and comforting his family.

He tidied his clothes and quickly walked to Su Chen's side.

"Lord Su, please accept my bow." Liu Zhengfeng clasped his hands in front of him and was about to perform a deep bow to Su Chen.

But just then, Captain Xing, who had been hiding on the rooftop, also jumped down.

He came to Su Chen's side, looking at Liu Zhengfeng with a grin.

"Well, well, Brigadier General Liu, what's gotten into you now?"

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, let me think about how to put this," Captain Xing clicked his tongue twice. Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and he said, "Ah, right, 'former arrogance, then subservience' – that's the phrase, isn't it?"

Liu Zhengfeng's actions today perfectly fit the description of "former arrogance, then subservience."

Now, being openly mocked by Captain Xing, he couldn't utter a single word of rebuttal.

His aged face was already flushed red, and he felt incredibly awkward.

However, he harbored no resentment in his heart.

If it weren't for Su Chen's timely assistance, he would likely have already become a soul lost to the blade.

How could he possibly have the chance to dwell on resentment or anything of the sort?

"Captain Xing, it was my own shortsightedness, failing to grasp the situation. Please, don't mock me."

"Hmph~" Captain Xing let out a very haughty snort but said no more.

With that, Liu Zhengfeng finally breathed a sigh of relief and continued to express his gratitude to Su Chen.

"Thank you, Lord Su, for not holding grudges and for saving me. I am deeply grateful, Master Liu."

"From now on, if there's anything you need my assistance with, please don't hesitate to ask. I will not refuse."

Su Chen, however, had no interest in listening to Liu Zhengfeng's platitudes.

He stated directly, "No need for thanks. I didn't help you; I just wanted your silver."

"Now that Ding Mian and the other two have been dealt with, the two hundred thousand taels of silver you promised should be honored."

Liu Zhengfeng quickly agreed, "Please rest assured, Lord Su. The two hundred thousand taels of silver will be delivered to you without a single coin missing."

"However, I only have one hundred thousand taels in cash on hand. The remaining one hundred thousand taels will require time to raise by selling off land and property."

"It will be necessary for you to stay at my manor for a few days, Lord."

Su Chen knew he was speaking the truth. Although he didn't wish to linger at Liu Zhengfeng's residence, for the sake of the silver, he could only agree to stay for a few days.

"Give me the first hundred thousand taels, and gather the rest as quickly as possible."

"Please rest assured, my lord. It will be ready within five days."

Afterward, Liu Zhengfeng personally led Su Chen and Captain Xing towards the guest rooms.

Once Su Chen and his party had departed, the assembled heroes in the courtyard finally let out a collective sigh of relief.

"That swordsman has such powerful deterrence. With him here, I didn't even dare to breathe too deeply."

"You're telling me. He killed three of the Mount Song Sect's Taibao in one go; he's practically a god of slaughter."

"He killed three Taibao of the Mount Song Sect in one go. Once Zuo Lengchan gets word, he won't let this go easily."

"So what? I think that swordsman is very strong, and he might not necessarily lose to Zuo Lengchan. If he tries to get revenge and ends up getting himself killed, that would be quite amusing."

"Where did such a god of slaughter appear from? How come we've never heard his name in the martial arts world before?"

"I heard Liu Zhengfeng constantly referring to him as Lord Su, and he also has Imperial Guards accompanying him. Could this person be someone from the imperial court?"

The crowd buzzed with discussion, all talking about Su Chen.

Yue Buqun, Abbess Dingyi, and Daoist Tianmen exchanged meaningful glances, their intentions solidified.

"We must ask Junior Brother Liu for clarification later."