Chapter 718: Chapter 716: The Young Saber Man

Yellow Mountain Town, Townlord Mansion.

Inside the grand and imposing assembly hall, a middle-aged man clad in luxurious brocade with a scar on his face sat confidently at the head of the room, radiating a sharp gaze with every flicker of his eyes.

This man was the Townlord of Yellow Mountain Town.

At this moment, Townlord Li was discussing with several family elders about the increasing number of skilled experts in Yellow Mountain Town over the past few days.

“The day after tomorrow is the designated date for the duel between Princely Heir Yi Tian and Luo Feng. According to the information we have obtained, Luo Feng, the first-ranked Martial Champion, is likely to pass through Yellow Mountain Town on his way from Red Valley City to the Imperial City. The Marquis instructed us to keep a close eye on any outside martial artists. Do any of you have information about this man?” Townlord Li looked around the hall and asked.

Everyone shook their heads. One of the middle-aged martial artists, dressed in black armor, said coldly, “I have instructed the city guards to be extra vigilant. However, Luo Feng is a Spiritual Rotation Martial Artist. He is likely to use Qinggong and travel directly to the Imperial City. The possibility of him coming to our Yellow Mountain Town is small.”

The others nodded in agreement. They shared the same sentiment.

Townlord Li commented, “I am aware that the chances of him coming to Yellow Mountain Town are slim. However, the matter is of great significance and cannot be taken lightly. Instruct your men to immediately report to me about anyone suspicious.”

“Yes!”

Everyone agreed and left in a file.

After everyone had left, a burly Martial Champion in his thirties with a date-colored face, seated at the left head of the table, furrowed his thick eyebrows and said, “My Lord, Luo Feng was only a third-tier Spiritual Rotation Martial Artist during the Golden Palace assessment. Why is the Marquis placing such importance on him? With the strength of Princely Heir Yi Tian, defeating this man should be as easy as turning his hand!”

As he spoke, the burly man flipped his palm and sneered.

Hearing this, Townlord Li’s gaze grew somber. He shook his head and said, “Captain Xu, you are unaware. Three months ago, the Marquis sent Yuan Xinglie to cripple Luo Feng. Now, three months have passed, with no news of Manager Yuan. I fear the worst.”

“Could such a thing have happened?” Shock flashed in Captain Xu’s eyes. He had seen Yuan Xinglie in action; his strength was deep and immeasurable. Yet he had disappeared without a trace in such a way. He couldn’t help but ask, “Who killed him?”

“I don’t know.” Townlord Li shook his head and said, “But a few days ago, the Marquis received news that a young saber man suspected to be Luo Feng appeared in Red Valley City. This man possesses a mid-stage fifth-tier Spiritual Rotation cultivation and has achieved an exquisite degree of saber technique. It is said he has cultivated the Golden Crow Great Annihilation Saber to the Nine Sun Stage, has successively defeated two mid-stage fifth-tier Spiritual Rotation Martial Artists, and even forced back a late-stage fifth-tier Spiritual Rotation Martial Artist. The Marquis suspects that this man is Luo Feng.”

“Mid-stage fifth-tier Spiritual Rotation!” Captain Xu’s gaze flickered, and he took a deep breath, saying, “If this man really is Luo Feng, then that is terrifying. In just two to three months, to progress from a third-tier Spiritual Rotation to a mid-stage fifth-tier Spiritual Rotation—this cultivation speed is simply inconceivable!”

“Hmm.” Townlord Li nodded, his cold gaze sending chills down one’s spine, and said, “The Marquis hopes that Luo Feng can be intercepted before he enters the Imperial City. If his strength truly threatens Princely Heir Yi Tian, then this threat must be eliminated. If he were to enter the Imperial City, it would be too late.”

“I understand. I will personally handle this matter.” Hearing Townlord Li’s words, Captain Xu stood up, ready to leave the hall.

“Make way…”

“Make way!”

At this moment, there was a flurry of rushed footsteps outside the hall.

WHOOSH! WHOOSH…

Several figures rushed into the hall, the air filled with a strong scent of blood.

“Young Master!” Captain Xu looked at the people who entered, his face changing dramatically.

The people who came in were the four Townlord Mansion martial artists who had been injured by Luo Feng. The person propped up by the four was Li Xuyuan, the Young Master of the Townlord Mansion. At this moment, he was pale, covered in blood, and had lost all his former elegance.

Upon seeing Li Xuyuan, Townlord Li frowned.

WHISH!

In the blink of an eye, Townlord Li appeared beside Li Xuyuan, grabbed his right hand to inspect him, and then his brow jumped violently. His face livid, he roared, “Such ruthless methods! Who did this?”

With his final kick, Luo Feng had used seventy percent of his strength. On the surface, Li Xuyuan seemed unharmed, but internally, his meridians had been almost entirely destroyed by the Qi Force. Even if he recovered, his strength would undoubtedly regress significantly, greatly impacting his future cultivation.

Looking at the furious Townlord Li, the four martial artists from the Townlord Mansion exchanged glances. One of them stammered, “Townlord, it was a young saber man we’ve never seen before.”

Fury sparked in Li Xuyuan’s eyes. Looking at Townlord Li, he gritted his teeth and said, “Father, you must avenge me! This bastard must be cut to pieces to vent my resentment!”

Due to his extreme agitation, Li Xuyuan turned red and almost spewed out another mouthful of blood.

A young saber man… Townlord Li frowned slightly, exchanged glances with Captain Xu standing next to him, then looked at the martial artist who had just answered and asked, “What does that person look like? What martial arts did he use?”

“He was wearing a mask; we couldn’t see his face. He didn’t use any martial arts when fighting us. Judging by his voice, he should be no more than eighteen.”

“He didn’t use martial arts?” Townlord Li was slightly shocked and, looking at the miserable five, scolded, “A bunch of trash! He didn’t use any martial arts, and yet he beat you up like this. You’re an embarrassment to our Yellow Mountain Townlord Mansion!”

The men hung their heads in shame and said nothing.

Standing beside them, Captain Xu asked, “Does this young saber man have any other distinguishing features?”

The martial artist who had spoken earlier thought for a moment before saying, “He was also accompanied by a girl about twelve or thirteen.”

On hearing these words, Townlord Li’s razor-sharp gaze turned to Li Xuyuan, and he fiercely slapped him across the face.

“Again, it’s a woman!”

“Father.” Li Xuyuan covered his swollen left cheek, glanced at Townlord Li with some trepidation, and stammered, “Father, I…”

“Shut up!” Townlord Li roared, interrupting him, and said coldly, “Don’t think I don’t know what you’ve been doing secretly every day. I warned you many times that many experts have recently arrived in the Imperial City, and I told you to keep a low profile. With your measly third-level Spiritual Rotation Realm cultivation, it would be as easy for someone to kill you as crushing an ant. From today onwards, you are confined for three months. Stay at home and cultivate diligently! You four, take the Young Master away!”

“Father, you have to avenge me!”

The four martial artists, ignoring Li Xuyuan’s struggles, took him away from the main hall.

When they had left, Townlord Li’s face darkened instantly. He looked at Captain Xu and asked, “Who do you think this young saber man is?”

Captain Xu replied, “Townlord, you also find this young saber man suspicious?”

Townlord Li said, “To defeat Yuan’er without using martial arts, this person must be a fifth-level Spiritual Rotation Realm martial artist. And to appear at this time…”

“Indeed, it’s very likely to be Luo Feng,” Captain Xu nodded.

Townlord Li looked at Captain Xu, a cold flash in his eyes, and said, “Xu Tai, I am going to treat Yuan’er’s injuries. This matter is up to you. Regardless of whether this person is Luo Feng or not, bring him back.”

“Yes!”

Just as Townlord Li was about to leave, he suddenly stopped and advised, “Be careful. This person might not be simple.”

“Townlord, rest assured; no fifth-level Spiritual Rotation Realm martial artist has ever defeated me.” Xu Tai had a confident smile on his face. As he spoke, his body trembled slightly, emitting a powerful aura.

“Peak of the fifth-level Spiritual Rotation Realm! Xu Tai, your cultivation has progressed again.” A smile appeared on Townlord Li’s face, and he said, “Then this matter is up to you…”

“Yes!”

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