Ye Gucheng sized Lin Lang up. "You're Lin Lang, Commander of the Jinyiwei?"
Since he intended to have the Heir of the Prince of Pingnan replace the Emperor of Great Ming, he had naturally investigated the experts of the Great Ming court.
The only one who had caught his attention was Lin Lang. After all, Lin Lang had recently killed Wooden Daoist of the Wudang Sect. Even far away in White Cloud City, he had heard of that major event.
He had sparred with Wooden Daoist himself and knew how formidable his swordsmanship was.
He recalled that at this age, he had only just begun to find his way on the path of the sword, far short of the Lin Lang before him. This was a true genius!
There was no mistaking the aura of the Heaven-Man Realm. This was a supreme expert worthy of his attention.
Seeing Lin Lang stand before him, the Emperor of Great Ming immediately regained his confidence. "Minister Lin, kill these rebels, and I shall reward you handsomely!"
Lin Lang stared at Ye Gucheng as well. "That's me. To think the mighty Lord of White Cloud City would send a double to duel Ximen Chuixue. Have you thrown away even your dignity as a swordsman just to help the Prince of Pingnan's idiot son seize the throne?"
The Heir of the Prince of Pingnan and Chief Eunuch Wang stared at Lin Lang in terror. Lin Lang was actually here, and he even knew about the double?
Did that mean their plan had failed?
No, Ye Gucheng was still here. As long as he killed Lin Lang and the Emperor of Great Ming, their plan would not have failed!
"Lin Lang, stand aside and let us kill this worthless fool. We'll grant you a noble title.