Ambush

After three rounds of wine.

Min Baoyi, slightly tipsy, slapped Chen Mu's shoulder with his large hand and said with a smile, "We've eaten and drunk our fill. I heard you're not yet married. How about your old brother takes you to a good place? The taste there is quite something."

As soon as these words were spoken, it was naturally clear what kind of good place he was talking about. Before the thought could even take root, the blood and Qi within his body surged and churned, stirring Chen Mu's desires. But then he suddenly recalled the Gold Jade Mo Pi Fa, which mentioned the need to tightly guard one's Qi and blood before completing the initial practice. He immediately suppressed the restlessness in his heart.

"Brother Min's enthusiasm is appreciated, but I'm just starting to temper my body, and the practice isn't complete yet..."

Chen Mu politely declined.

Min Baoyi immediately slapped his thigh and said, "Ah, I forgot about that. The Gold Jade Mo Pi Fa does require locking down Qi and blood. If you focus on cultivating this technique, I'm afraid your marriage will have to be postponed for a few years."

"No rush, no rush."

Chen Mu shook his head with a smile.

In fact, someone had already approached Wang Gong yesterday, wanting to arrange a marriage for him. After all, he was the newly appointed Yamen Runner Captain of Nine Stripes Ward, and he was also valued by those above. With a bright future ahead and only twenty-two years old, there were plenty of local gentry willing to marry their daughters to him.

However, Chen Mu's mind was not on that for the time being, and coupled with the need to practice the Gold Jade Mo Pi Fa, he politely declined them all.

"Alright, there's always a future."

Min Baoyi got up and left the restaurant with Chen Mu. After watching Chen Mu leave, he stroked his chin and said, "His self-control is not bad... That's right, how could someone who comprehends Saber Intent at this age have a weak will."

Speaking of this, he couldn't help but think of the time when he was tempering his skin. He couldn't resist the slightest temptation and went to a brothel, after which he became completely out of control. As a result, the process of tempering his skin was delayed by a full three years!

Otherwise, he might have already stepped into the Yi Jin level by now.

Past events are best left unsaid.

In short, Xu Hongyu valued this young man. His comprehension was beyond doubt, his actions were cautious and measured, and his perseverance and self-control were commendable. His background was also very clean. He was indeed worth cultivating, and he could give Xu Hongyu a detailed account of him.

After parting with Min Baoyi.

Chen Mu had no intention of wandering around, so he headed home.

When he was drinking with Min Baoyi just now, he deliberately restrained himself and didn't drink much. In addition, he had a good alcohol tolerance, and now that he was practicing Mo Pi, his Qi and blood were abundant, so he was basically unaffected at this time.

Yu Family, He Family, Red Gold Gang...

Chen Mu pondered the many pieces of information he had obtained from Min Baoyi. From the looks of it, staying in this Nine Stripes Ward to practice martial arts quietly, occasionally dealing with a couple of petty thieves, and collecting tax silver, was the most stable approach.

In fact, after he understood the general structure of the City Guard and the open and secret struggles between the various forces, he even felt that it would be a better option for him to remain an inconspicuous Yamen Runner rather than being promoted to Yamen Runner Captain.

Although the Yamen Runner Captain was only a small character to the real power figures, he was still involved with Xu Hongyu, and it was inevitable that he would enter the sight of others and attract some trouble.

But opportunities and tribulations coexist, and the world is always like this.

If he had not entered Xu Hongyu's field of vision, it would have been impossible for him to obtain the Gold Jade Mo Pi Fa, and a few hundred taels of silver would have been out of the question. It would also have been impossible for him to receive moving gifts from various gentry forces in just a few days.

Although each gift was not very valuable, they added up to an income of hundreds of taels of silver.

This was only a few days.

With money, power, and a path to advancement, his entire life had been turned upside down. Even if it meant getting involved in some trouble, Chen Mu had no complaints. There was no free lunch in the world.

"The cultivation of Mo Pi Fa will be fast, but as for the Fierce Wind Saber Technique, it will take a lot longer to cultivate the Power of Saber Intent."

Chen Mu had learned this from Min Baoyi before.

Above Saber Intent, there indeed exists a realm called 'Power of Saber Intent,' also known as the Power of Intent Realm, but that kind of thing is far more ethereal and elusive than Saber Intent. Trying to leap across it in one step is too difficult. Therefore, there exists an accumulation and transition phase between Power of Intent and Power of Saber Intent.

It is called Multiple Power of Intent.

As the name suggests, after mastering one type of Saber Intent, one can concurrently practice other saber techniques. If one can cultivate a second type of Saber Intent, then the combination of the two is 'Dual Power of Intent,' which is more powerful than a single Power of Intent.

However, it is already very difficult for martial artists to master one type of Power of Intent. Many people spend their entire lives practicing without reaching that realm. Mastering Multiple Power of Intent is even more difficult.

As for the higher Triple Power of Intent, Quadruple Power of Intent...

Very few people can cultivate to this level. They are basically big figures. Even Min Baoyi doesn't know many of them.

"Ordinary people don't have that much energy and time to practice multiple Saber Intents, but I have a system panel, so I don't have this problem. In at most half a year, I can master a second type of Saber Intent."

Chen Mu also nodded secretly to this. At least the path he chose before was not wrong.

Even if he practices multiple saber techniques, he still cannot touch the higher level of Power of Intent, but at least he can steadily master 'Multiple Power of Intent' and always maintain an advantage in the field of skill. This will be his strength.

Thinking in his heart.

Unconsciously, Chen Mu walked into a somewhat secluded street.

By the time he came back to his senses, he was already in the middle of this quiet street.

Since it was broad daylight, still noon, Chen Mu didn't care and walked straight ahead.

But after walking a little further, several figures suddenly walked out from the nearest corner ahead. These people were all wearing short, old clothes, holding sticks or bright machetes in their hands, and their eyes were full of ferocity.

"Hmm?"

Chen Mu frowned slightly.

Suddenly hearing movement from behind, he turned his head to look back and saw some figures walking out of the back of the alley, all dressed in rags, but each with a fierce aura.

With villains appearing from both front and back, Chen Mu finally determined that these were not passing gang members, but were coming for him!

Although he didn't wear his Yamen Runner uniform when he went out for a drink with Min Baoyi, it would be ridiculous to say that these people who came for him didn't recognize him... To start a fight with a Yamen Runner Captain in Nine Stripes Ward in broad daylight is extremely bold.

Not to mention ordinary villains, even a gang with such a prestigious reputation as the Red Gold Gang would surely provoke the wrath of Chief Constable Xu Hongyu if they dared to act like this. Even if she directly brought people to level the Red Gold Gang, it would be justified!

He asked himself if he had offended anyone in the past few days.

At the moment, Chen Mu's face was slightly gloomy, and he did not stop, but continued to walk forward. At the same time, his right hand had already grasped the hilt of the Yamen Saber at his waist. Now he can be said to never leave his saber. He would not let go of this most critical weapon at any time.

More and more villains came head-on.

At least seventeen or eighteen people turned out from the corner of the alley, which made Chen Mu frown even more.

There were at least thirty or forty people in front and behind. Even if the world is chaotic now, it is impossible to create such a large formation here to ambush him in broad daylight without alarming all parties.

These people didn't speak, they just walked straight over. When they approached Chen Mu four or five meters away, the leading people simultaneously threw a piece of white stuff at Chen Mu, accompanied by a pungent smell.

Chen Mu was already prepared and reacted extremely quickly. He immediately closed his eyes and jumped backward, avoiding the lime powder that was falling on his head.

"I used this thing to plot against Tang Quan a few days ago, and then someone used this trick to plot against me. It's really karmic retribution..." Chen Mu thought to himself.

Moreover, Min Baoyi had just told him that as long as he was cautious in this territory, nothing would happen. As a result, it hadn't been long since they separated, and the slap in the face came as quickly as possible.

This time the distance was very close, but Chen Mu managed to avoid most of it. Only a slight touch didn't have a significant impact. After dodging, he immediately surged forward again, ferociously erupting. The Yamen Saber in his hand moved like a whirlwind, falling fiercely!

The fierce wind is chaotic, the west wind howls!

Crack!

The leader met the attack with his saber, but with just one strike, Chen Mu's ferocious saber forcefully broke through his defense. The Yamen Saber in his hand rubbed against the opponent's blade, sparks flying, and with one slash, he severed his throat, blood immediately gushing out.

"In broad daylight, assassinating Yamen Runners, are you trying to rebel?"

Chen Mu shouted coldly, his voice echoing throughout the street. With the power of this one kill, he momentarily shocked all the thugs.