Fourth-Grade Martial Skill! Unexpected Gains!

Instructor Yang breathed a sigh of relief when he accepted the offering. Being able to accept the offering meant they could negotiate, and negotiation was good. "However!" His tone shifted, and the elder of the Scarred Duo looked at the five carriages behind Instructor Yang, a glint of greed flashing in his eyes. "This offering is a bit too little." Instructor Yang's heart sank at his words, and he began to consider countermeasures. But he didn't show it, merely smiling as he looked at the two men and said, "How much more of an offering do the two heroes require?" The Scarred Duo exchanged glances and spoke in unison: "Leave two carriages and their contents, and you may pass." "This..." Instructor Yang's face showed difficulty, while his mind frantically worked on a plan. It seemed the Scarred Duo had indeed received news and wanted to seize all the wealth they were transporting! Without a doubt, Instructor Yang knew the Scarred Duo would choose the carriages filled with gold and treasure! "Perhaps I can seek help from that expert surnamed Su!" "If I can hold off one of them, and wait for him to kill one of the Scarred Duo, we can escape danger!" Instructor Yang thought of Su Xian. Based on his estimation, this expert surnamed Su had a cultivation of at least late Tendon Refining Realm, possibly even peak! He just didn't know if he would be willing to deal with one of the Scarred Duo! With this thought, Instructor Yang looked at the Scarred Duo and revealed a faint smile. "It's not impossible. Please allow us to discuss it." "Certainly!" The Scarred Duo smiled at each other, seemingly confident they had them cornered. They waved their hands, acting nonchalant. "Be careful, and remember to stay far away later!" Su Xian, with his Bone Tempering Realm cultivation, heard everything the Scarred Duo and Instructor Yang said! He also understood that Instructor Yang's words were merely a delaying tactic. A battle would likely ensue. Su Xian dismounted from the last carriage and instructed Deng Lin to keep an eye on their surroundings, telling him to run far away when the fight started. "Brother Su, be careful!" Deng Lin could only nod with worry. He knew he couldn't possibly interfere in Su Xian's fight. He might even get injured by the residual shockwaves of the battle. Su Xian walked over to Instructor Yang, who was currently explaining the conversation with the Scarred Duo to a nearby wealthy merchant. The merchant's expression changed drastically upon hearing this. This carriage contained at least half of his fortune. If it were stolen, it would be as if his life's work was for naught. However, in terms of strength, they were no match for the Scarred Duo. Instructor Yang then looked at Su Xian and asked in a low voice, "Brother, I will hold off one of the Scarred Duo. After you kill the other, come and support me!" "As long as these two can be dealt with, I can promise you five thousand taels of silver!" Upon hearing this, the merchant also looked at Su Xian and nodded vigorously. Five thousand taels of silver was not much to him. But if these carriages of wealth were truly stolen, it would be unbearable. Su Xian shook his head slightly. Seeing Su Xian shake his head, Instructor Yang showed disappointment but said nothing more. After all, Su Xian's current reward for this trip was only six hundred taels of silver. And the Scarred Duo were two late Tendon Refining Realm martial artists, whose combined strength could even allow them to escape from a Bone Tempering Realm martial artist. There was no need to fight them to the death for five thousand taels of silver. If he abandoned them, Su Xian could almost certainly escape. Seeing Su Xian shake his head, the merchant became anxious. With a look of reluctance, it seemed he would have to hand over the two carriages to the Scarred Duo. Although it was half his life's savings, the merchant understood the principle of "as long as the green hills remain, there will be wood to burn."

It's just that his savings are gone; he can still earn more!

If his life is gone, that's truly the end!

At this moment, Su Xian spoke.

"I'll take care of both of them myself. Instructor Yang, you deal with their subordinates."

"After I finish this, can you add a bit more?" Su Xian asked calmly.

Instructor Yang was stunned. He carefully sized up Su Xian, wanting to know what his cultivation level was, that he dared to say he would take care of the Scarred Twin Heroes himself!

The wealthy merchant nearby, upon hearing this, showed a pleased expression, then gritted his teeth and whispered:

"If it's truly as the expert says, and you can defeat the Scarred Twin Heroes."

"Not only will the five thousand taels be paid in full, but I can also give you a copy of a Fourth-grade Martial Skill passed down in my family!"

Su Xian's eyes lit up. He glanced at the merchant, surprised that his family possessed a Fourth-grade Martial Skill.

"Deal."

Su Xian nodded, then drew his saber and walked towards the Scarred Twin Heroes not far away.

Instructor Yang quickly followed behind Su Xian, preparing to deal with the Scarred Twin Heroes' subordinates as promised.

"What? Want to make a move? Who is this kid?"

The Scarred Twin Heroes sneered contemptuously as they looked at Su Xian leading the charge.

They, the Scarred Twin Heroes, were renowned across several counties. As long as it wasn't a Bone Tempering Realm expert making a move, they feared no one!

Furthermore, they had already gathered intel.

This Instructor Yang was only at the early stage of the Tendon Refining Realm. Dealing with him would be a matter of two strikes.

Even if they hired someone for protection on this trip, at most, they would hire a Tendon Refining Realm martial artist. It wasn't a big deal.

Instructor Yang heard this and couldn't help but show a fawning smile.

At the same time, he glanced at Su Xian, a hint of worry in his eyes.

"Not at all, not at all! We've already made up our minds! Please, you two, choose any two carriages and their goods!"

Instructor Yang quickly lowered his head and said with a smile.

"Hahaha! You know what's good for you!" The Scarred Twin Heroes burst into laughter.

Suddenly!

The elder of the Scarred Twin Heroes drew his saber and slashed at Su Xian, a sinister grin on his face.

"Kid, you're out of luck! I'm in a very bad mood right now!"

"Careful!"

Instructor Yang's face changed drastically at the sight and he shouted!

Not far away, Deng Lin saw this scene and couldn't help but worry for Su Xian!

A fiery red saber light flashed!

The Flowing Fire Burning Wind Seven Slashes Technique was unleashed!

The fiery red saber light caused Instructor Yang to close his eyes.

Then, Instructor Yang felt an intense heat wash over him, followed by a smell like scorched meat.

When he opened his eyes again, the elder of the Scarred Twin Heroes' saber was broken, his head flew off, and the cut on his neck was seared by red flames, emitting a burnt smell.

"Big brother!"

The younger brother of the Scarred Twin Heroes let out a cry of pain and instantly turned to flee.

He naturally understood that someone who could instantly kill his elder brother could also kill him!

Even though the Scarred Twin Heroes were brothers, he figured his elder brother wouldn't blame him for running!

"Attack!"

While fleeing, he also shouted, wanting his subordinates behind him to delay Su Xian, allowing him to escape smoothly!

Unfortunately, his subordinates behind him were already scared witless and stood frozen in place.

Moreover, even if these people attacked, they wouldn't be able to stop Su Xian!

Su Xian's expression was calm. The Fourth-grade Martial Skill, Nine Revolutions Illusory Cloud Steps, was activated!

With a single step, he appeared behind the younger brother of the Scarred Twin Heroes!

With a single strike, he slew the remaining member of the Scarred Duo!

This all happened in the blink of an eye; it took Su Xian less than five seconds to end the reign of the Scarred Duo.

Su Xian gripped the hilt of his blade, circulating his vital energy. Flames ignited on the sword, burning away the blood staining its surface.

Then, the treasured saber was sheathed, and Su Xian calmly looked at Instructor Yang, speaking softly:

"It's your turn."

Instructor Yang snapped out of his astonishment and quickly charged with his weapon toward the bandits' lackeys behind them!