Why Is It You Again?

In the Tu Province Official Yamen, Jin Fenglai, from the Golden Wing Blade Hall, scratched his head helplessly and walked out of the office.

He was brought here by the officials to pay a fine. Great Xia Law, fighting in the street and disturbing Order are not allowed, and violators will be fined ten taels of silver.

People from all walks of life in the martial Jianghu are bound to have disputes. Those famous heroes or major sects would either be confronted by the government afterward to settle accounts, or they would settle things on the spot by relying on their Face Fruit. But those nameless lone heroes would generally run away after showing off, and the government would never be able to catch them.

But it depends on the location. For example, if you cause trouble in the Capital City, it's like directly defying the Laws set by the Son of Heaven right under Son of Heaven nose. If the officials can't catch you, they'll be in trouble with their superiors afterwards.

Although Tu Province is a small city in a somewhat remote location, it is the only place designated by the Great Xia Imperial Court to hold the Sword Discussion Assembly. Recently, the Great Xia Son of Heaven and a group of important officials have heard that they will also be coming to this area.

The city's management structure and staff have all been completely changed; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it another Capital City now.

Here, the people of the Jianghu weren't fools either. Naturally, they wouldn't dare to act recklessly. Jin Fenglai obediently admitted his mistake, apologized, and paid the fine before he was finally allowed to leave the yamen.

He stood at the entrance of the government office, dejected and deeply depressed.

Firstly, he lost a one-on-one Eight Trigrams Blade Art Shang Qian with Shang Qian, the Bagua Dao expert he had always disliked, and it happened right here in Tu Province City. Given the speed at which Tu Province internal intelligence, Jin Fenglai estimated that by the afternoon, the entire Tu Province City would know that his Jin Fenglai was inferior to Shang Qian 'Saber Technique.

According to the rules of the previous Sword Discussion Assembly, he has already effectively lost his eligibility to participate. If he still has the nerve to register, he will not only lose his own reputation, but also ruin the reputation of the entire Golden Wing Blade Sect.

Secondly, the officials in this yamen are also very pragmatic. It's all about the winner and the loser. The person who loses a one-on-one fight on the streets of Tu Province will not only lose his reputation, but also have to pay double the fine—not only his own share, but also the other person's share.

Jin Fenglai in one go, which was no small amount. Ordinary people usually used Great Xia Officially Issued Copper Coins. Silver was something that only the government and major sects could afford. Even though he was the heir of a major sect, he was still quite shocked by this.

Of course, the most infuriating thing was losing to that annoying Eight Trigrams Blade Art Shang Qian.

Jin Fenglai sighed as he walked towards the Medicinal Bureau in Tu Province City. The recent Sword Discussion Assembly had made all kinds of businesses in Tu Province, including Medicinal Herb Merchants and Inn, very rich. More importantly, due to the Imperial Court's control, some martial arts practitioners who used to bully Jianghu and eat without paying had become well-behaved in Tu Province City. This made the people of Tu Province praise the current emperor for his wisdom.

He had only walked a few steps when a familiar face suddenly appeared on the road ahead.

"Brother Jin."

Lin Sheng, the eldest disciple of the Rakshasa Blade Sect from Ping Prefecture, was leaning against the door of a small shop by the roadside, holding a blade. When he saw Jin Fenglai walking over, he straightened up Jin Fenglai greeted him.

Brother Lin.

Jin Fenglai and Lin Sheng were both swordsmen, and his father was acquainted with Lin He's Master. So, they became good friends over time. Seeing Lin Sheng waiting there, Jin Fenglai felt somewhat comforted.

"Brother Lin, are you here to comfort me?"

He asked.

"Yes, I heard you were dueling in the north of the city. Considering Brother Jin's character, he's not the kind of person who likes to cause trouble, so I imagine your opponent must have been quite an unpleasant person."

Lin Sheng walked over, saying as he accompanied Jin Fenglai, "Brother Jin... victory and defeat are common occurrences in war, don't take it to heart. To put it bluntly, this Sword Discussion Assembly wasn't prepared for us junior Jianghu, so Brother Jin doesn't need to worry about it."

"Alas, Brother Lin, you don't understand. I am not someone who cares about winning or losing."

Jin Fenglai sighed, "They're such an opponent... so incredibly annoying."

Lin Sheng thought about it after hearing this.

"Brother Jin, how about I tell you a story?"

"Brother Lin, please speak."

"The protagonist of this story is me, Brother Jin should know. There are three factions in Ping Prefecture, which have been vying for Dominance of Screen Province City. Luo Huaiyuan, a disciple of the Broken Sword Hall, is also a person I extremely dislike. Moreover, he broke through to the Real Person Realm before me. On the day I broke through, he brought people to my door to challenge me, and I was severely taught a lesson."

Lin Sheng said, "Afterwards, I practiced diligently, increasing the time I spent Saber Technique Training and Cultivation Method Practice by two hours every day. I spent almost all my time, except for eating, drinking, relieving myself, and sleeping, cultivating in the sect. Imperial Heaven rewards the diligent, and finally, three months later, I broke through to the Real Person Realm and then went to find Luo Huaiyuan."

"And then Brother Lin got his revenge?"

Jin Fenglai asked curiously.

"No, when I went to find him, he had already been cultivating at the Real Person Realm for more than three months."

Lin Sheng said with a blank face, "I've been humiliated again and have been defeated."

Jin Fenglai silent.

What is the meaning behind this story, Brother Lin?

"What I mean is..."

Lin Sheng patted him on the shoulder and laughed, "Don't take winning or losing to heart. You'll get used to it after a while."

Jin Fenglai flung his hand away and angrily said, "That Eight Trigrams Blade Art once spoke rudely to my mother in public. I won't forgive him, and I won't get used to it!"

"Okay, okay."

Lin Sheng clasped his hands together and begged for forgiveness, saying, "I misspoke, brother. There's no use thinking about these worries. Let's go, after you get the medicine, we'll go for a drink."

"I still have cuts on my body, why would I drink alcohol? Shouldn't I be resting and recovering?"

"Drinking alcohol helps disinfect."

Just as Lin Sheng was pulling a helpless Jin Fenglai toward the pharmacy not far ahead, a handsome White Hair man suddenly and furtively blocked their way.

What are you doing, sir?

Lin Sheng looked at the White Hair man and asked somewhat warily.

"I just happened to be passing by and heard from this brother that you lost the duel."

Bai Qiuran said softly, "Brother, I wonder if you've ever heard of the [Foundation Establishment Heavenly Venerable]..."

"Foundation Establishment Heavenly Venerable?"

Jin Fenglai confusion, "Isn't that the Deity the emperor recently made us believe in? I've heard of it, what's wrong?"

"Hmm, why does this scene seem a little familiar...?"

Lin Sheng watched this scene, stroking his chin thoughtfully. Then he pointed at Bai Qiuran and exclaimed in sudden realization, "Ah, that voice! You're that Lunatic who stopped me on the bridge in Screen Province City!"

His voice was loud, and the people around him immediately looked over when they heard Lin Sheng's shout. After seeing that the three of them had no intention of arguing, they dispersed, feeling bored.

Bai Qiuran Consciousness shrank her neck and lowered her voice even further.

"Friend, forgive and forget."

He said to Lin Sheng, "I'm not here for you this time, so don't interfere with my business."

"But you're looking for my brother! How can I stand by and watch Brother Jin fall into the clutches of Lunatic like you!"

Lin Sheng grabbed Bai Qiuran's shoulder, speaking with righteous indignation.

Before Bai Qiuran struggle, he shouted, "Help! There's a Cultist here!"