Chapter 102
“I’ll write a letter to Mom and Dad to ask what’s going on.”
“Waaah! I almost died, and you’re still scolding me! I don’t want to live anymore! If I had known, I would have let someone kill me! You’re such a big bad guy, Brother!”
Luo Yao cried even louder, her dirty little body looking utterly pitiful.
Luo Yu’s mouth twitched.
He could clearly see his sister, while crying like a rain-soaked pear blossom, sneakily peeking at him through a tiny crack in her fingers to see if he felt sorry for her.
He was all too familiar with his sister’s tricks.
But the others from the Fen Yu Lin were quick to chime in:
“Chief, Luo Shimei has already realized her mistake. Let’s not pursue it any further.”
“Anyone who dares to harm our people must pay the price, no matter who they are! Otherwise, they’ll think we’re all Confucian gentlemen with no temper!”
“Don’t be afraid, Shimei. I’m well-versed in the classics and will reason with whoever bullied you.”
One senior brother pulled out a thick book titled *The Sayings of the Sages*.
The book was not only thick but also had iron corners that glinted coldly.
Most disciples of Fen Yu Lin came from noble backgrounds. Although they practiced martial arts, they didn’t call themselves fighters, as they found it too crude.
When it came to fighting, they wouldn’t say they were fighting; they’d say they were reasoning.
Usually, the classics were enough to convince the other party.
Luo Yu thought, “....”
Do you all want to make the capital even more chaotic?
“The governor requests an audience.”
After the announcement, Governor Cui was invited in.
“Letting Miss Luo suffer is a failure on my part.”
“Did you see what the assailant looked like?”
Upon learning that a disciple of Fen Yu Lin had nearly come to harm, he was greatly shocked and furious, expressing deep apologies.
“It was Ye Gui Liu Heng,” Luo Yao said.
Upon hearing this name, everyone’s expression turned cold.
No wonder.
The Ye Gui Sect was notorious for its crimes and had been wiped out by Fen Yu Lin. It seemed they were here for revenge.
“Liu Heng...”
Governor Cui glanced at the gentleman’s pen that Luo Yao was holding, his eyes flickering slightly:
“I’ve heard of this criminal.”
“This person’s skills are strange, and he usually only appears at night.”
“My office will send people to investigate...”
“That won’t be necessary.”
Luo Yao shook her head:
“He’s already been killed.”
At her words, the previously agitated crowd fell silent, wondering why she had cried so loudly just moments ago.
But then they realized.
If Ye Gui Liu Heng hadn’t died, their little sister wouldn’t have returned.
Thinking of this, a wave of fear washed over them. Their little sister was usually coddled by the sect leader, treated like a precious gem. If something had happened to her, wouldn’t the sect leader go mad?
Governor Cui raised an eyebrow:
“Who killed Liu Heng?”
Luo Yao thought for a moment and said:
“Do you know the King of Hammers from the northwest?”
Huh?
Everyone exchanged confused glances, bewildered.
They had only heard of legendary figures like the Fist Saint, Sword Immortal, and Gun God. Who called themselves the King of Hammers in the martial world?
It didn’t sound impressive at all.
“I haven’t heard of him either,” Luo Yu pondered before shaking his head.
“What about the Gang of Hard Steel?”
Everyone: “.....”
What kind of genius gang would have such a ridiculous name? It sounded like nonsense.
They could tell that the other party hadn’t revealed their true origins.
“What were the characteristics of this person?” Governor Cui asked thoughtfully.
“He wore a green dragon mask, and his voice was very pleasant,” she replied.
“And when he swung his hammer, he looked particularly cool. He was like a firefly in the dark, standing there, so bright and outstanding...”
As Luo Yao spoke, her eyes sparkled with excitement.
Wait, how could a hammer be cool? What’s cool about a hammer?
The senior brothers felt a twinge of jealousy.
Governor Cui furrowed his brow, then relaxed:
“If Miss Luo wishes to thank her savior, I will have someone keep an eye out for him.”
“Great!” Luo Yao nodded eagerly.
“Don’t go running around for now. Since the governor has already promised, you shouldn’t go looking for him yourself.”
Luo Yu warned his sister, then turned back to the governor:
“Governor, I’ve reviewed the recent records and found that there have been frequent cases of missing children in the capital.”
“Since the start of the Wujian Trials, the numbers have been increasing daily. You should take this matter seriously.”
“I will also find a way to investigate.”
As Governor Cui reached the door, he paused, his back to everyone, and remained silent for a moment:
“Thank you for your concern, young master.”
.....
In a dark chamber.
Governor Cui examined a booklet, pondering the names of the three calamities of Huai Mountain.
Xiao Mi Tuo had mentioned that these three were—Dragon, Tiger, and Leopard.
The Dragon Head was skilled with a hammer.
It must be the eldest of the three calamities—Dragon Calamity.
He could even kill Liu Heng, who was at the Xuan Dan level?
It seemed he had underestimated him.
Moreover...
“Liu Heng... died well! Died well indeed!”
“To support a pen, he almost led me to ruin!”
Governor Cui gritted his teeth.
The other disciples of Fen Yu Lin were one thing; he could take revenge on them however he liked. But Luo Yao was different—she was the sect leader’s most beloved daughter.
Luo Yushu, the leader of Fen Yu Lin, was a proud disciple of the great Confucian Zhang Shou and had a close friendship with the current emperor. If he hadn’t disliked the political scene, he would have been a high-ranking official by now.
If Luo Yao truly died and the gentleman’s pen fell into his hands...
Just thinking about it made him break out in a cold sweat.
“Judge.”
A subordinate appeared.
“Have you found Liu Heng’s body?”
“Yes, it has turned to ashes, and there are no remnants left. It’s very clean.”
The subordinate replied.
“Good. This Dragon Calamity is quite thorough in his work.”
Governor Cui sighed in relief, nodding in approval.
You see, he acted discreetly, knowing how to hide his identity.
He was decisive, and after killing, he meticulously cleaned up the scene, leaving no trace behind.
Not greedy, even with the prized weapon right in front of him, he still let it go along with Luo Yao.
High in skill, meticulous in thought, knowing when to advance and retreat.
A natural-born killer!
The only downside... might be the weapon.
What kind of killer uses a hammer?
“Send a message to Xiao Mi Tuo, asking him to pay special attention to the three calamities of Huai Mountain.”
“Yes!”
“Have we found Jiang Chuchong?”
“Yes, Judge, we found her, but Mei Yun is still missing...”
“Never mind, let’s see how long she can hide!”
After giving orders to his subordinate.
Governor Cui opened the roster.
Many names had already disappeared.
It was a bit strange.
Why were so many people dropping out of the Wujian Trials so quickly this time?
At this rate, it wouldn’t be long before this trial came to an end...
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**Chapter 100: I’m So Disappointed in You All**
The next morning, as dawn broke in the east.
Only a lingering fragrance remained by the bedside.
Every morning, the figure of Bing Tuo was absent, but Li Mo had long since grown accustomed to it.
After silently estimating his progress in training, he got up and went downstairs, where Ying Bing was already waiting for him.
Today, the hot pot restaurant was without the proprietress, but under the tree at the entrance stood a graceful figure.
Dressed in deep blue fish-scale brocade that accentuated her delicate figure, she held a long sword.
Through the fluttering veil of her hat, the morning breeze seemed to reveal her serene eyes.
“Who is she?”
“Wow, those legs are longer than my life!”
“Which great sect’s heroine is this?”
“I’ve heard that the current chief of Qing Yuan Sect is a woman of unparalleled beauty and strength. Could it be her...?”
Wherever she appeared, she automatically became the center of attention.
“Let’s go.”
After exchanging glances for a few seconds, Li Mo smiled and spoke.
Walking into the city against the morning wind, Li Mo finally felt a bit of the thrill of the martial world.
Inside the capital, carriages and horses flowed like water, and the people moved like smoke.
Li Mo thought it had been a while since he visited Princess Jiang and those kids, so he decided to buy some food to bring to them.
“Candied hawthorn!”
“Are the white plums sweet? Sweet!”
“Everyone, I’m giving out benefits today! This exotic wine originally costs eighty-eight taels, but now it’s only eighty-eight wen...”
“Wrap up all the candied hawthorn for me.”
“Li Da Shan Ren? Hahaha, Li Da Shan Ren is eating my candied hawthorn!”
One vendor was overjoyed.
He then took out a wooden sign and quickly wrote:
“Candied hawthorn, highly recommended by Li Da Shan Ren.”
The effect was remarkable, and instantly many people were curious and came over to buy.
“Li Da Shan Ren, try mine!”
“Do you like roasted yam?”
“Li Da Shan Ren, do you want to buy some clothes? My women’s wear is really pretty!”
“Hey, where did he go?”
The scene became a bit chaotic.
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