Serving as a Jinyiwei, starting from plundering the swordsmanship talent

Chapter 227 You've captured him! What gives you the right to threaten me?
"What the hell!"

Lu Yuan has finally lost all the confidence he had before.

Their expressions began to show signs of anxiety.

At Sinan, Shi Sheng and Feng Feiyi joined forces, and Lu Yuan was beaten back step by step, with one wound after another appearing on his body.

They wanted to fight back, but they had no chance at all.

"All you know is how to bully the weak. What kind of heroes are you? If you're so capable, let's have a one-on-one fight!"

As fellow cultivators at the Acquired Martial Realm, Lu Yuan didn't believe he couldn't defeat these people in a one-on-one fight.

But even with this combined strength, I really can't beat you.

"We are the Embroidered Uniform Guards. When have you ever heard of them being heroes?"

Hearing Lu Yuan say that, Si Nan shrugged and said in a very nonchalant tone.

",,,"

That's truly an unassailable statement.

In the martial arts world, it has always been rumored that the Embroidered Uniform Guard is the imperial court's lackey, and its reputation has never been good. I have never heard of any words praising the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

"However, if you insist on a one-on-one fight, it's not impossible!"

As they spoke, Si Nan and Shi Sheng both turned their gazes toward Feng Feiyi.

It's not that they can't beat Lu Yuan, it just takes them some time.

But if Feng Feiyi were to come, everything would be much simpler and clearer.

He had initially thought the other party disagreed, but to his surprise, they actually agreed. Lu Yuan's face lit up with joy, but this joy didn't last long before he froze.

only because.

Lu Yuan saw it.

The Jinyiwei, who originally seemed to be only at the acquired level of cultivation, suddenly unleashed internal energy fluctuations that only innate martial artists could exhibit.

"You...you are a pre-heavenly being!"

Upon seeing this, Lu Yuan was completely stunned.

what's the situation.

What happened to the acquired martial artist? How did they suddenly become innate martial artists?

Faced with Lu Yuan's somewhat incredulous gaze, Feng Feiyi spoke naturally.

"You only managed to break through by luck. If you want a one-on-one fight, then I'll be your opponent from now on!"

talking.

Feng Feiyi waved his hands, assuming a fighting stance.

",,,"

Seeing this scene, Lu Yuan really didn't know what to say.

Isn't that giving me a bit too much credit?
Lu Yuan wasn't so confident that he could fight beyond his level and defeat a Xiantian martial artist with his acquired martial arts cultivation.

"Who said I wanted to fight you one-on-one? If you're so capable, then find someone else!"

I just don't believe it. Are all these Imperial Guards some kind of innate martial artists?

but.

Lu Yuan's request was destined to remain unfulfilled.

"You're lucky you can even take him on one-on-one, let alone let him challenge you? Beat him up!"

Si Nan rolled her eyes at Lu Yuan, annoyed. "No, don't you even look at the current situation?"
It's already pretty good that I can beat you in a one-on-one fight, why are you thinking about changing opponents?
You'll encounter all sorts of wonderful things, he said without any unnecessary words, simply pointing in Feng Feiyi's direction.

Before Lu Yuan could say anything more, Feng Feiyi made his move. The difference in their cultivation levels meant that even though Lu Yuan realized something was wrong, his physical reaction speed was still slow.

He couldn't keep up with Feng Feiyi's movements either.

They can only passively defend themselves.

He was eventually blasted away.

"Oh!"

At this moment, the most bewildered were the bandits who had been brought by Lu Yuan.

I thought something bad was about to happen, but I never expected that my boss had a Xiantian martial artist as a trump card.

They thought they were about to succeed, but unexpectedly, they were able to pick out a few even stronger ones from among these Imperial Guards.

Seeing their boss being sent flying again, the underlings' expressions became somewhat numb. For a moment, they didn't know what to do, unsure whether to move or not.

They could only stand there dumbfounded.

Unfortunately.

They were stunned, but the Embroidered Uniform Guards wouldn't just stand there dumbfounded.

"kill!"

Ye Liuyun had no intention of wasting his breath on this bunch of small fry.

So he waved his hand dismissively.

Upon hearing Ye Liuyun's order, the group of Imperial Guards beside him did not hesitate at all, drawing their swords and rushing towards the group of river bandits.

Since you've decided to become a river bandit and live by burning, killing, and looting, you must be prepared to be killed one day.

"Leave no one behind!"

The county magistrate followed cautiously beside him.

When he heard Ye Liuyun say that he would leave no one alive among these river bandits, he breathed a sigh of relief without showing any sign of it.

As I said before, once all these bandits are dead, no one will know that I cooperated with them to plunder merchant ships. In that case, I will still be in my position as county magistrate.

Although one less way to make money.

But as long as they hold official positions, they can always come up with other ways to make money.

,,,

"kill!"

If we're just dealing with these small fry.

The Imperial Guards didn't even need to use any methods of connecting with evil energy; they could simply charge straight in.

They were just ordinary people with little cultivation to rely on. At most, they only seemed to have a few more people, but this number was nothing compared to the fact that the Jinyiwei were all martial artists.

It's not even possible to get injured.

Although they are all ordinary people, they can still occasionally produce a few decent talent attributes.

Ye Liuyun, of course, didn't mind and accepted everything.

Some people even have the talent of a warlock.

But as I said before, some people may possess exceptional talent, but if it goes undiscovered, that talent will remain buried for their entire lives.

Talented people are rare, but those who can discover talent are even rarer.

They were bandits after all.

They have the most natural talent in water.

With such a large accumulation, the originally ordinary water-based talent is almost being upgraded to the purple quality level.

Right here, on Ye Liuyun's side.

While continuously collecting talent attributes.

The battle on Lu Yuan's side is also nearing its end.

The difference in strength was too great. Seizing the opportunity, Feng Feiyi swung his sword from bottom to top, and Lu Yuan's figure was directly cut away.

It hit the ground hard.

"puff!"

It took me a long time to suppress that surging feeling in my blood.

But that's the case.

Lu Yuan struggled for a while but couldn't get up from the ground.

He could only watch the lake in the distance with longing eyes. Lu Yuan saw that as long as he entered the water, he would still have a chance to survive. He struggled little by little and crawled towards the lake.

Although Si Nan was unaware of Lu Yuan's special talent,

But upon seeing Lu Yuan like this, Si Nan walked straight over and grabbed the other man's collar without any hesitation.

"Trying to run away at this point? Aren't you underestimating us a bit?"

You think you can escape right under our noses? Impossible!

Grabbing Lu Yuan by the collar, he brought him directly to Ye Liuyun's side. As they looked at the lake receding into the distance, Lu Yuan's expression turned somewhat desperate.

at the same time.

The battle on Jiang Jing's side is also nearing its end.

Although their cultivation levels are the same.

But youth has the upper hand, and compared to the middle-aged man, Jiang Jing appeared much younger and more vigorous, and his strength was also superior.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Gunshots flashed incessantly.

Under such circumstances, the middle-aged man could only continuously use his internal energy to defend himself, and had no way to fight back.

But even so.

Even under Jiang Jing's relentless and storm-like offensive, his figure began to retreat step by step, and his expression became somewhat strained.

"Time's almost up, it's time to wrap this up!"

Ye Liuyun's expression also began to show signs of losing interest.

It seems there won't be any further changes, so there's no need to let the battle continue.

Hearing Ye Liuyun say this.

Feng Feiyi immediately realized what was happening, clasped his hands in a gesture of respect, and said something to Ye Liuyun.

"Yes, my lord!"

Subsequently.

Feng Feiyi then joined the battle on Jiang Jing's side.

Although he had only just entered the Innate Realm, dealing with this middle-aged man would be quite simple if he joined forces with Jiang Jing.

They were already struggling to stay afloat.

With the addition of Feng Feiyi as a fighting force, the middle-aged man, after holding on for a while, finally couldn't hold on any longer and was blasted away by Jiang Jing and Feng Feiyi working together.

"puff!"

midair.

He coughed up a mouthful of blood.

His entire aura weakened.

"Come with me obediently!"

Jiang Jing raised his hand and lifted the other person up from the ground, then walked towards Ye Liuyun.

Although his breathing had become much weaker.

However, the middle-aged man's eyes did not show the slightest fear towards the assassin. Instead, after adjusting his breathing, he spoke coldly to Jiang Jing.

"I advise you to release me, otherwise, even the Southern Garrison Commander behind you won't be able to protect you!"

"Ah!"

Hearing such a threat.

Jiang Jing just smiled indifferently, not taking it seriously at all.

If it's really possible, then let's give it a try.

,,,

Simultaneously.

On Ye Liuyun's side, Si Nan and the others had already brought Lu Yuan to Ye Liuyun.

Looking at Lu Yuan in front of him.

Ye Liuyun hadn't said anything yet.

The county magistrate, standing to the side, spoke directly.

"My lord, this bandit leader is extremely vicious. I think it would be best to kill him on the spot to avoid any trouble!"

All the other bandits are gone.

Now all that's missing is the bandit leader. Once Lu Yuan is dead, won't it be a long time before no one knows about my past?

That's why the magistrate was a little anxious and said those words.

"Fart you!"

Hearing that someone wanted to kill him.

Lu Yuan was naturally anxious and immediately cursed viciously.

Just as he was about to say something, he realized something and began to scan the county magistrate beside Ye Liuyun.

"Wait, why does your voice sound so familiar?"

The county magistrate wasn't the kind of person who was brainless.

Previously, when cooperating with the bandits, he always wore a mask, concealing his true face, but his voice still sounded like that of the county magistrate. He realized he had given himself away in this way.

The magistrate's expression also became anxious, and he quickly said...

"What nonsense are you spouting? How could I, the magistrate of Linshui County, possibly have any connection with a river bandit like you!"

",,,"

Did I say we were in contact?

At this moment, Lu Yuan suddenly became clever and immediately realized what was going on.

He burst out laughing.

"Hahaha! I see! No wonder your information was so accurate. You're the magistrate of Linshui City!"

Done.

They didn't even give the magistrate a chance to speak.

He looked directly at Ye Liuyun.

"You must be the leader of these Imperial Guards! I'm going to report you!"

Ye Liuyun seemed to have anticipated this situation, his expression was naturally calm, and he showed no intention of interrupting the other party.

I just listened quietly as the other person continued speaking.

"It was this county magistrate who colluded with us river pirates and gave us the specific information about the merchant ships. Otherwise, we wouldn't have been able to plunder these merchant ships on time!"

You want me dead, huh? Then let's all die together!
"You, you, you're spouting nonsense! You—"

The county magistrate was starting to panic.

Damn it, I was too hasty. If I had known I would be held back, I shouldn't have stepped forward.

Without time to think about anything else, she looked at Ye Liuyun with a somewhat flustered expression.

"My lord, you must not believe this bandit's one-sided story! He must know he is going to die, so he's trying to drag me down with him before he dies!"

This was because he was afraid Ye Liuyun would believe him and then kill him with a single blow.

while talking.

He even gave the registrar a wink.

The clerk, who already knew the situation, quickly handed a brocade box to Ye Liuyun. Looking at the neatly stacked silver notes inside, the quantity was clearly more than what would have been given at once.

Look.

In order to survive and keep his official position.

This magistrate is really generous; he took out all his personal wealth.

"rest assured!"

Ye Liuyun smiled as he accepted the brocade box.

"The magistrate is so dedicated to his duties, how could I doubt him based on the words of a mere river bandit!"

Anyway, I'm going to die.

Wouldn't it be more interesting to let the other person have some hope before they die, and then send them to their death?

"call!"

really.

After hearing Ye Liuyun say that, the magistrate's expression relaxed considerably.

He nodded repeatedly in agreement.

And he kept praising Ye Liuyun for his wisdom and prowess.

Lu Yuan, who had originally wanted to drag the county magistrate down with him, turned pale upon seeing this scene.

"The saying 'officials protect each other' is absolutely true!"

"It's because of people like you in the Great Qian Dynasty that I became a river bandit!"

He looked unwilling to accept it.

If you didn't know better, you'd think this person had been treated unfairly.

Looking at Lu Yuan like this, Ye Liuyun simply said something in a nonchalant tone.

"Didn't you become a river bandit because you tried to take the wife of the head镖师 (chief镖师) of your own镖局 (镖局, a type of security escort agency) for yourself, were discovered, and were chased all the way here?"

Ye Liuyun had already read about Lu Yuan on the way here.

It's as if they were forced into becoming bandits by the hardships of life.

But in reality, isn't it because they can't control their lower bodies?

",,,"

Lu Yuan, who had originally wanted to say something more, was clearly speechless after hearing this.

I don't even know how to refute it.

What the hell!
"I give up!"

At times like this, nothing you say will make a difference.

Lu Yuan seemed to have resigned himself to his fate, and looked up at Ye Liuyun.

"I'm going to die anyway, so just agree to one request, and I'll give you all the money I've robbed over the years!"

Ye Liuyun did not directly refuse.

Instead, he nodded slightly, signaling Lu Yuan to continue.

"After being a river pirate for so many years, I was actually prepared to be killed long ago. However, if I can die in the water, it would be a kind of final resting place. If you are worried, you can help me with a rope and hold me against a rock. I just hope to die in this water!"

Looking into those sincere eyes, it was as if this was Lu Yuan's final request.

The county magistrate and others standing nearby didn't seem to think much of the request.

Since everyone is going to die anyway, it doesn't seem to matter how you die.

Moreover, Lu Yuan was even prepared to hand over his money.

Think of this.

The magistrate couldn't help but move closer to Ye Liuyun and whisper something.

"Sir, this gang of river bandits has been entrenched here for so many years, and the amount of money they have robbed is probably countless!"

It's just a matter of agreeing to let Lu Yuan die a different way; it's a great deal!

but!

Seeing Lu Yuan like this, Ye Liuyun couldn't help but laugh.

Although his expression was sincere, Ye Liuyun still noticed the cunning hidden in Lu Yuan's eyes.

Lu Yuan probably knows that I have a unique underwater talent, allowing me to move freely underwater and even breathe. So, dying in the water? That wouldn't be much different from just letting Lu Yuan go.

Those who don't know that Lu Yuan has this kind of talent might really be fooled!

Lu Yuan always kept this ability as his last trump card and never told anyone about it.

"You are smart!"

Lu Yuan, who thought his plan was a sure thing, was visibly taken aback when Ye Liuyun suddenly praised him.

Before anything could be said...

Then they heard Ye Liuyun's interested gaze.

"You think that once you're in the water, no one can catch you anymore, right?"

"???"

What's the meaning!
Lu Yuan's pupils contracted. Could it be that Ye Liuyun knew about his talent?
That's impossible. I've never told anyone about this. How did Ye Liuyun know?

"Sir, what do you mean? I don't quite understand!"

Even though he was starting to panic inside, Lu Yuan could only pretend not to understand and look at Ye Liuyun in front of him.

Like to pretend?
Ye Liuyun smiled indifferently.

He said it in a very nonchalant tone.

"The ability to move freely underwater is indeed a rare talent, but even among the fourteen states of the world, there are countless geniuses, even if they are one in ten thousand. You don't think you're the only one who's special, do you?"

To the end.

Ye Liuyun's gaze toward Lu Yuan turned mocking.

",,,"

By this time.

How could Lu Yuan not see that Ye Liuyun had clearly seen through his talent and his little schemes?

His face instantly turned ugly.

How could someone like you exist in this world!

Seeing through other people's talents? What kind of ability is that?!

Having already seen through everything, there was no point in continuing the act. Lu Yuan's originally sincere gaze suddenly turned ruthless.

"Even if I die, I won't let you get away with this!"

Such a person who cherishes life would naturally not want to die if given the choice.

After struggling to his feet, he rushed straight towards the magistrate's position. He knew he was no match for Ye Liuyun, but dealing with a magistrate would be a piece of cake.

"Someone is coming! Someone is coming quickly!"

See this scene.

The magistrate was clearly startled, but his clerk and others scattered and fled in all directions immediately.

As for saying they risked their lives to save the magistrate?
How is that possible!

Seizing the opportunity, Lu Yuan grabbed the county magistrate by the neck and glared menacingly at the Imperial Guards around him.

"Get out of the way! If you don't want him to die, get out of my way!"

",,,"

Lu Yuan was met only with pairs of cold and indifferent gazes.

These Imperial Guards only obeyed Ye Liuyun's orders, so how could they possibly care about the life or death of a county magistrate?

Lu Yuan had clearly seen this as well.

His expression was somewhat unpleasant, but he immediately looked at Ye Liuyun.

"Get out of the way! If you don't want me to kill him, make these people clear the path!"

After saying that, Lu Yuan deliberately increased the pressure on his hands.

The county magistrate was just an ordinary person, and his face turned red from being pinched like that!
Actually.

With Ye Liuyun's strength, he would have been able to stop Lu Yuangang the moment he took action.

only.

Ye Liuyun simply didn't have such thoughts.

Looking at Lu Yuan like this, Ye Liuyun suddenly laughed.

"You've captured him, so what gives you the right to threaten me?"

"???"

These words clearly startled Lu Yuan. This situation was a little different from what he had expected!

Taking advantage of this moment, the county magistrate hurriedly begged Ye Liuyun for help.

"My lord! Help me, my lord!"

Upon seeing such a county magistrate, Ye Liuyun spoke directly.

"Don't worry, I will definitely report this matter to His Majesty and ensure that the magistrate is given a grand funeral!"

",,,"

What does "a grand funeral" mean?

The magistrate clearly hadn't expected Ye Liuyun to give up on him so readily.

Before I could say anything more...

"Do it!"

Ye Liuyun uttered two simple words, and at that moment, Si Nan, Shi Sheng, and the other Imperial Guards beside him revealed cruel smiles.

This was clearly something that had been anticipated.

So no one finds it strange.

"kill!"

Led by Si Nan and Shi Sheng, a group of Imperial Guards charged forward, completely engulfing the ground where Lu Yuan was standing.

This naturally included the county magistrate.

After the crowd dispersed, they saw that Lu Yuan had been stabbed several times and was lying on the ground, completely lifeless.

The county magistrate standing nearby did the same.

However, even when the magistrate died, he still looked incredulous.

This was clearly unexpected.

He thought everything was going smoothly, that the bandits were about to die, that no one would know his secret, and that he would be back to being the magistrate of Linshui City.

But now, he died so mysteriously!

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(End of this chapter)