Fierce Battle with Tan Yuchun

Lin Qing reacted instantly. He spun and slashed, his blade tracing an arc as a dazzling flash of saber light struck the Chain Hammer dead-on.

Clang!

With a crisp ring, the Chain Hammer flew aside and landed on an open patch of ground.

Lin Qing glanced up. Atop a dilapidated Pavilion nearby stood a towering man, a thick chain looped around his right hand. A heavy Chain Hammer hung from its other end.

It was Tan Yuchun, one of the Three Great Guardians. He gave the chain a fierce yank, and the Chain Hammer flew back into his hand.

His gaze swept over the bodies of Luo Wandeng and his son. "Damn it! Two useless bastards! I got here this fast, and you're already dead? You couldn't even hold out that long? Useless! Both of you!"

After venting, Tan Yuchun fixed his eyes on Lin Qing. "You did this, kid? So young, too. Tsk, tsk. You must be Lin Qing. Fine. Those two can stay dead. Killing you will still earn me plenty of credit!"

A savage grin crossed Tan Yuchun's face. He leaped from the Pavilion and crashed down like a falling star, gouging a great pit into the earth. The impact sent a wave of dust rolling outward.

"Lin Qing, you've got talent. Come back to the Yinyuan Sect with me. The sect master will like you. Young Martial Artists with your kind of Talent are just what he loves!" Tan Yuchun swung his Chain Hammer as he walked slowly toward Lin Qing.

"Tan Yuchun, killing you would earn me plenty of credit at the Soul-Calming Office," Lin Qing said calmly. "I've been hoping for a promotion to Executive. Lend me your head."

"Arrogant brat! When your granddaddy Tan was roaming the Prefectural City, you were still in