Inn, Man and Woman!

Chapter 34: Inn, Man and Woman!

The large inn was eerily quiet.

The main hall was filled with martial artists.

Each of them was strangely dressed, with cold eyes, and weapons laid out before them.

As Lu Chen suddenly pushed the door open, dozens of icy gazes, like knives and swords, instantly fell upon him, causing him to frown slightly.

Was that killing intent?

He remained calm, intending to leave, but then he remembered the continuous downpour outside. These people might not be here for him. If they were, even if he retreated, a fight would be unavoidable.

Thinking this, he walked in directly.

"Innkeeper, a table of your finest dishes, and a pot of wine!"

Lu Chen took out his personal water pouch and tossed it directly to the counter.

"Alright, alright!"

The innkeeper, startled, caught the pouch and began to nervously instruct someone to fetch the wine.

He almost thought Lu Chen was one of these martial artists and secretly lamented his misfortune.

Why have all these martial artists gathered in my inn tonight?

If a fight breaks out, won't my inn be torn down in an instant?

Misery!

Truly misery!

Lu Chen's gaze swept across the room, finally finding the only empty seat in the corner, and he walked directly towards it.

It was then that he noticed the layout of the inn. The many martial artists seemed to be seated in a peculiar formation, subtly surrounding a table of guests in the center.

At that central table sat a man and a woman.

The man was in his early twenties, wearing a blue robe, with a resolute expression. His hand was already clenched tightly around a sharp sword beside him.

The woman wore a white dress, her face etched with nervousness, her eyes darting around with worry and fear.

Were all the martial artists in the inn here for them?

Lu Chen pondered for a moment and then sat down in the empty seat.

Forget it, it has nothing to do with me. I need to replenish my energy first.

Of course, if he could pick up some Merit Points, he wouldn't refuse.

As Lu Chen sat down.

The gazes of the many martial artists quickly shifted away from him, their cold intensity like lightning, continuing to focus on the man and woman.

Crack!

Boom!

Outside, lightning flashed and thunder roared.

The wind and rain poured down relentlessly.

Waves of rain struck the inn's windows and doors, making them rattle noisily, as if pelted by countless steel balls.

"Jade-Faced Rainbow Liu Jinglan, this has nothing to do with your Liu family. Why must you get involved in this mess?"

Suddenly, a martial artist in a black robe with a cold expression spoke out, exuding a chilling aura that locked onto the man and woman in the center.

"As long as you, Liu Jinglan, voluntarily withdraw, we can spare your life. We only want that woman!"

"Impossible," the man in the blue robe, Liu Jinglan, gently shook his head. "With me, Liu Jinglan, here, you won't lay a single finger on her!"

"We don't intend to harm her, only to have her come with us. Why must you be so stubborn?" the black-robed martial artist said coldly.

"Ridiculous! Have her come with you?"

Liu Jinglan suddenly chuckled. "With her strength, once she's in your hands, won't she be at your mercy?"

"So, you truly refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit?"

The black-robed martial artist's eyes narrowed, his aura turning icy.

Crack!

Bang!

Just then.

The previously closed door was pushed open again from the outside. Four burly figures strode in, each wearing straw capes and exuding a powerful presence. Upon their arrival, their gazes swept across the room.

The martial artists inside couldn't help but glance at them, recognizing the newcomers.

"The Four Tigers of Huainan!"

"It's them!"

The four burly figures quickly focused their gazes on the man and woman, sneering. They had clearly come for them, but they didn't make a move immediately. Instead, they continued to scan the room, their eyes landing directly on Lu Chen, the only one with an empty seat.

Upon seeing how young Lu Chen was, their expressions darkened, and they strode over.

Clang!

A long saber was drawn, and the saber in one of the tigers' hands instantly pointed at Lu Chen's brow. He said coldly, "Scram!"

Lu Chen frowned and glanced at the four men. I didn't provoke you, did I?

"Didn't you hear me?"

The figure's eyes turned cold, and a sinister curve appeared on his lips. "I'll count to three. If you don't scram, I'll gouge your eyeballs out!"

The three men beside him grinned menacingly.

The other martial artists also showed expressions of watching a good show.

The Four Tigers of Huainan, typical local bullies.

This guy is going to have terrible luck!

"One!"

"Two!"

The man's smile grew more sinister. Just as the saber in his hand was about to strike, Lu Chen's palm shot out, grabbing the saber with incredible speed.

Clang!

The man's face changed slightly. He suddenly exerted force, unleashing his Internal Energy, trying to shake off the opponent. However, he found that the saber in his hand was completely out of his control. No matter how great his strength, the saber was held as if by vise grips.

Instead, a powerful Internal Energy surged into his body like waves, crushing his internal energy defenses in an instant, causing him to cry out in pain.

"Ah!"

"Third brother!"

The other three men's eyes widened in shock. They drew the sabers at their waists in unison and slashed rapidly towards Lu Chen.

Lu Chen gripped the hilt of his own saber with his other hand, and in an instant, it was drawn, emitting a brilliant light.

Puff puff puff!

Blood splattered.

Three heads flew high into the air simultaneously, like balls, smashing heavily in the distance. Their eyes were wide, their faces filled with shock, as if they couldn't believe it even in death. The man whose saber was held revealed terror, his body trembling uncontrollably.

"Spare... spare my life..."

He let go of his saber and turned to flee.

His three brothers were killed by this person with a single saber strike?

What kind of demon king is this?

But by the time he thought of escaping, it was already too late.

Almost as soon as he turned to flee, a saber light swept across the back of his neck. Blood splattered, and his head flew off, smashing into the distance.

[You have killed four wicked martial artists, Merit Points +400!]

Hiss!

Everyone in the entire inn gasped, their hearts turning cold.

The Four Tigers of Huainan!

Killed so easily! Who is this person?

The man in the middle, Liu Jinglan, and the woman were even more startled, their gazes turning to Lu Chen.

Liu Jinglan, in particular, showed a hint of tension, tightly gripping his sword.

Could this person also be after them?

If so, even he would have difficulty escaping unscathed today.

"If you're eating, just eat. Why the showboating?"

Lu Chen's tone was cold. He suddenly looked up at the innkeeper. "Innkeeper, is my food and drink ready?"

"Ready, ready!"

The innkeeper trembled and quickly signaled the waiter to start serving the dishes.

Plates of fine food and wine were soon placed on the table.

Just as Lu Chen was about to taste them, he suddenly heard faint footsteps from outside again, accompanied by the sound of splashing water. It seemed someone was approaching rapidly once more.

Crack!

The inn door was violently pushed open.

Three figures instantly appeared in everyone's sight.

Upon seeing who had arrived, everyone's expression changed drastically.

Even Lu Chen's heart sank, and he instantly gripped his saber.

Black clothes, iron badge!

Stern gaze!

Town Suppression Bureau!

"You're quite the escape artist! Even my Heavenly Silkworm Gu almost lost your trail!"

A middle-aged man on the left chuckled, a strange, scarlet insect with six wings clinging to his palm. His gaze swept towards a corner of the inn. "Heartless Blade, Lu Chen... Still not willing to surrender?"

What?

Everyone in the inn changed their expression.

The newly ascended Qilin 91, Heartless Blade Lu Chen!

It's said he reached the Fifth Rank realm after only four days of martial arts training!

He killed the Blood Sacrifice Cult's protector, Li Cangyuan, with his sword!

He split the Panshi City County Magistrate, Lin Mingyuan, with his saber!

This person is actually among them?

Soon, everyone followed the middle-aged man's gaze and landed on Lu Chen, their expressions filled with renewed shock.

It's him!

No wonder the Four Tigers of Huainan were killed instantly just now!

"Are you perhaps Lord Yu, the [Iron Masked Judge]?"

Suddenly, Liu Jinglan quickly stood up and called out, "I am Liu Jinglan, from the Liu family of Heshuo. I request Lord Yu's assistance. We are being attacked by scoundrels..."

He knew that with his own strength tonight, it was impossible to protect the young girl beside him.

The moment he saw Yu Tianli of the Town Suppression Bureau, his heart rejoiced, and he quickly sought help.

As long as Yu Tianli was willing to intervene, everyone present would be insignificant!

However!

Yu Tianli cast a cold glance at him and ignored him. His gaze remained fixed on Lu Chen as he said calmly, "Surrender and come with me, and you can avoid being implicated. Otherwise, the Canglang Martial Hall, young and old, will be annihilated!"

Lu Chen's heart sank.

He's threatening him again!

The thing he hated most was being threatened!

"Lord Yu, do you have a son? Do you have a daughter?" Lu Chen suddenly forced a sinister grin and turned to look at Yu Tianli.

Yu Tianli's eyes narrowed, a cold glint appearing. He instantly understood Lu Chen's meaning.

You're courting death!