Ch. 301The Evil of Martial Artists (23)
Key Plot Points and Events
- A group of foreign martial artists suddenly starts a fight in Youde Pavilion, killing several people.
- An Jing learns about the incident from his steward, Steward Li, who is shaken by the event.
- An Jing realizes that the incident might be connected to the upcoming meeting between him, You Ruhui, and Ming Guangchen.
- The martial artists are from Hongfu Mountain and Meiyu Mountain, known for their lawlessness in border regions.
- The martial artists target the [Enlightenment Room] in Youde Pavilion, destroying it and killing several people.
Character Developments
- An Jing: Shows calmness and understanding of the natural order of things, decides to handle the situation.
- Steward Li: Initially panicked, but regains composure after An Jing's intervention.
- The martial artists from Hongfu Mountain and Meiyu Mountain: Display their brutal nature and disregard for life.
Significant Themes
- The chaos and lawlessness of martial artists, especially in border regions.
- The power dynamics between martial artists and the state, represented by the absence of officials with Register Conferment.
- The consequences of the meeting between An Jing, You Ruhui, and Ming Guangchen.
Character Interactions
- An Jing and Steward Li: An Jing calms and reassures Steward Li, taking charge of the situation.
- The martial artists and the employees of Youde Pavilion: The martial artists display their brutal nature, killing and intimidating the employees.
- The employees of Youde Pavilion and Old Cheng: They watch the events unfold from across the street, discussing the background of the martial artists.