Liver into a martial arts legend: starting with Embroidered Spring Blade

Chapter 2: Sword Skills are Small, Love Brain Intervention

When I woke up, it was already afternoon.

My stomach growled with hunger.

Jiang Xuan went to the kitchen to get some food to replenish his energy, then returned to the yard to continue practicing with his sword.

The same thing happened in the next few days.

Nothing major happened in the yamen. The Jinling Tower case had been closed. It was a case of murder for money, but because a man from the East Factory died, the case was transferred to the Southern Pacification Office for investigation.

Jiang Xuan enjoyed his free time. During the day, he patrolled the streets with Yin Cheng and others. After his shift was over, he quickly ran back home to practice sword skills.

Finally the third day arrived.

Jiang Xuan wiped the sweat off his face after finishing a practice session, his face showing an unspeakable excitement: "It's done!"

[Martial Arts: Embroidered Spring Sword Technique (Minor Mastery)]

【Progress: 0/1000】

As experience accumulates, the swordsmanship naturally improves to the level of minor success.

At this moment, Jiang Xuan had a lot more insights into this sword technique in his mind.

For example, how to use the force correctly when drawing a sword to exert maximum power, how to retract the force to minimize physical energy consumption and avoid hurting yourself, etc.

In addition, he has also mastered the various details of the thirteen sword techniques.

This is the small success of swordsmanship!
Although it was achieved overnight through accumulated proficiency, it was also earned through his hard work and practice over and over again.

The system panel simply reduced the actual progress, promptly corrected every mistake in practice, and imparted to him the swordsmanship experience that others needed to practice for a year and a half or even several years to achieve through just a few hundred times of sword-wielding practice.

"At this moment, I should be considered a third-rate master, right?" Jiang Xuan muttered to himself.

According to the classification in the martial arts world, as long as one cultivates a basic external skill to a small level of success, so that three or five ordinary people cannot get close to him, he can be called a third-rate master.

During the Jinyiwei recruitment assessment, he was able to fight back and forth with a captain of the same rank with his entry-level Xiuchun sword technique.

Now that I have made some progress in swordsmanship, based on the combat experience in my mind, I should have no problem dealing with three or five ordinary people.

However, these so-called second-rate and third-rate are actually just what people in the underworld think of them.

A warrior's strength is not only determined by his swordsmanship and fists, but also involves many other factors.

For example, physical fitness, body speed, on-the-spot reaction ability, etc. When you reach a higher level, you have to compete in skills and internal strength, so you have to evaluate it comprehensively.

So when the real fight comes, it still depends on personal strength.

By the way, speaking of body movements and speed, the Jinyiwei also need to practice body movements.

As the saying goes, those who are good at running are like flying, those who are good at jumping are like soaring, and those who are good at using their light bodies can move forward and backward freely and avoid arrows like a forest.

Practicing a light-weight body technique is not only useful when catching criminals, but can also be used to escape and save your life at critical moments.

Therefore, as early as when he was young, his father Jiang Songlin had already passed on the unique body skills of the Jinyiwei to him.

The name is also very simple, it is called 'Chasing Wind Step'.

After years of practice, the predecessor also reached the entry level:
[Martial Arts: Wind Chasing Step (Beginner)]

【Progress: 84/300】

I've been busy practicing sword skills these past two days and haven't practiced my body movements much.

My swordsmanship has already achieved some success, and the progress required to reach great success has also increased. It is impossible to master it in a short period of time, so it is better to practice my body skills to a small level of success first. This way, the benefits will be higher.

"Starting tomorrow, we'll practice the Wind Chasing Step as well!"

Jiang Xuan made a plan.

But just when he thought he could continue to practice his skills to a certain degree, trouble came knocking.

As soon as his shift was over that day, Jiang Xuan was about to run home to practice martial arts, but before he even left the yamen, he was stopped by Yin Cheng.

"Cousin, wait a minute!"

Jiang Xuan paused and turned back in confusion: "What's wrong, cousin?"

Yin Cheng stepped forward, patted his shoulder and said, "You little brat, why do you run home every time you're off duty these days? Do you have a mistress in your house?"

Jiang Xuan said helplessly, "I work for the Jinyiwei and only make a few bucks a month. Who would be interested in me?"

"That's true."

Yin Cheng nodded subconsciously, then squinted his eyes and said, "Don't rush home yet. Tonight, your cousin will take you to do a good job. If you're lucky, you might get some benefits and save money for you to get married."

"What job is it, cousin?" Jiang Xuan was stunned for a moment, but did not rush to refuse.

There's no way, I really am short of money.

Yin Cheng looked around and saw no one was around, so he whispered, "There's been a painter lately who's been inserting Donglin Party poetry and prose into his paintings, satirizing current politics. He's even said to have the audacity to slander Eunuch Wei of the East Depot. We've been ordered by our superiors to execute him secretly."

Jiang Xuan's heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly had a bad feeling. He asked, "What's this person's name?"

Yin Cheng thought for a moment and said, "I think his name is... Mr. Hokusai? Oh, yes, I remember now, it's Hokusai!"

Jiang Xuan's expression froze.

Hokusai!

Damn, why did we end up back at Guo Zhen’s case?
Like Guo Zhen, Hokusai was a subordinate of Prince Xin Zhu Youjian and was involved in the case of the emperor falling into the water.

Especially this Hokusai, he was Zhu Youjian's secret lover.

If nothing unexpected happens, it was Zhu Youjian himself who ordered the killing of Hokusai, with the purpose of silencing him.

But no matter what, Hokusai was Zhu Youjian's mistress. No matter who took on this task, he would definitely not have a good ending in the future.

What if Zhu Youjian remembers the kindness of this woman in the future and casually asks who killed someone? Wouldn't it be as easy as crushing an ant then?
So this job is a hot potato, whoever takes it will be in trouble.

Unexpectedly, it fell into Yin Cheng's hands.

And... according to the plot, shouldn't this mission belong to Ling Yunkai?

"Cousin, who asked you to do this?" Jiang Xuan frowned and looked at Yin Cheng.

Yin Cheng said casually: "Master Shen, what's wrong?"

Jiang Xuan cursed in his heart.

He wants you to die, so what?
"Can't you turn it down?"

"Why would you turn down such a good job?" Yin Cheng was stunned.

"Cousin, please listen to my advice. This matter is not that simple."

Jiang Xuan advised, "Think about it. Beizhai is just a mere painter. How dare he fabricate Eunuch Wei and even insert Donglin Party poems and essays into his paintings?"

"Perhaps, this Hokusai himself is a member of the Donglin Party, and this matter is also a political game between the Donglin Party and the Eunuch Party. If we get involved, we may not know how we will die in the future!"

"So, since you can't control this case, cousin, you should find a way to push it aside!"

"This..." Upon hearing this, Yin Cheng's expression changed slightly: "It shouldn't be that serious, right?"

"How can it not be serious?" Jiang Xuan said in a deep voice: "Right now, the Eunuch Party and the Donglin Party are fighting fiercely. We are just small fry. It is best not to get involved if we can. Be careful not to get burned!"

Yin Cheng's expression changed for a moment, but he finally gritted his teeth and said, "What are you afraid of? We, the Jinyiwei, are from the East Depot. Even if something goes wrong, we have the factory master to back us up. The Donglin Party can't defeat the factory master!"

"Also, although this case was ordered by Lord Shen, the order was actually issued by the Captain above. Perhaps it was the intention of the East Factory..."

Yin Cheng shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Now the whole government knows that I took this job, and there's no way I can turn it down."

"Captain... Lu Wenzhao?" Jiang Xuan frowned.

Yin Cheng nodded helplessly: "I originally thought that a mere painter wouldn't be a big deal, so I called you to see if I could make some money. I didn't expect there were so many hidden secrets... Being a police officer is really not easy!"

Yin Cheng sighed and said, "Since this task is so difficult, you don't need to get involved. I can handle it alone. If there are any consequences, I will bear them alone, and I won't implicate you."

Jiang Xuan sighed inwardly.

After a moment's silence, he shook his head and said, "Forget it, I'll go with you." "Cousin..." Yin Cheng frowned.

"So be it."

Jiang Xuan took a long breath and said, "What I just said was just my personal guess. Maybe I'm overthinking it. Let's go together tonight so that we can look after each other."

Either don't answer it, but since you have accepted it and can no longer refuse, you have to do it cleanly and efficiently.

He was afraid that Yin Cheng might make some trouble along the way, so he decided to go along and see for peace of mind.

"...Okay." Hearing this, Yin Cheng felt relieved and stopped persuading her.

……

into the night.

On Yunqi Slope of Xishan Mountain, two figures quietly came to a remote courtyard.

"This is Hokusai's residence."

Looking at the candlelight inside, Yin Cheng whispered, "We'll split up later. I'll go in through the main gate, and you go in through the backyard to block his escape route."

"no problem."

"action!"

At the command, the two men immediately set off and broke into the yard.

Although he knew that Hokusai was the only one inside, Jiang Xuan still climbed in through the back window as planned. After searching carefully and finding nothing unusual, he came to the living room in front.

As soon as he entered the hall, he saw Yin Cheng holding a knife to a woman's neck and asking, "Are you Hokusai?"

Hearing the noise, Yin Cheng glanced back and asked, "How is it? Is there anyone else?"

"No one else, just her."

Jiang Xuan shook his head and shifted his gaze to look at the woman, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

The woman looked to be about twenty years old. She was wearing a plain dress made of light gauze. Her eyebrows and eyes were picturesque and her skin was as white as snow. Judging from her appearance alone, it would not be an exaggeration to say that she was a beauty that could only be described as stunning.

At this moment, he was held by the blade, and despite his frightened expression, he could not conceal his calm and elegant temperament.

No wonder she was favored by the future Emperor Chongzhen and even made Shen Lian risk his life for her. She is truly a beauty...

Jiang Xuan felt emotional.

"Speak! Are you Hokusai?"

Yin Cheng continued to ask.

The woman gritted her teeth, stared at him, and said nothing.

Yin Cheng snorted softly, and his eyes swept over, and he suddenly found a seal on the table. He picked it up and looked at the seal on the bottom, and immediately sneered: "No doubt, you are Hokusai!"

"Rebel!"

Yin Cheng pinched Beizhai's chin and stamped her face with the seal. Then he picked up the knife again, pointed it at her neck, and said coldly: "Close your eyes!"

Hokusai had a miserable look on his face and closed his eyes as if accepting his fate. He looked so pitiful that I felt even more sorry for him.

Even Yin Cheng couldn't help but feel dazed for a moment.

Then his eyes flickered, and he suddenly put away the knife: "It would be a pity to kill him now."

As he said this, he dragged the woman towards the inner room.

Jiang Xuan was stunned for a moment, not understanding what he was trying to do. He frowned and said, "Cousin, this isn't a good idea, is it? Hurry up and chop it back, and don't make any more trouble."

Yin Cheng said without turning his head, "We're all going to kill them anyway, don't worry, I'm quick. It won't take long, and it will be your turn soon."

Jiang Xuan's mouth twitched. Is this what I meant?

But Hokusai's face suddenly changed when he heard this, and he struggled in fear: "Let me go, let me go..."

"Rebel!"

Yin Cheng slapped her to the bed with a backhand slap, stepped forward, grabbed her neck, and snorted coldly: "You'd better not resist, otherwise... I will kill you and I will be satisfied!"

Hokusai was dizzy after being slapped and lost the ability to resist. He could only close his eyes in despair, with tears streaming down his face.

"cousin……"

Yin Cheng frowned and turned around and said, "Hey, are you annoying me? If you don't want to do it, get out and don't interfere with my work!"

Hearing this, Jiang Xuan could only sigh, glanced at Hokusai on the bed, shook his head helplessly, and walked out.

He's going to die anyway, so let him be.

This is the way the world is. We can only blame this woman for her bad luck.

Yin Cheng couldn't wait to untie his belt and get ready to do it.

At this moment, an angry voice suddenly came from the side: "Stop!"

Following the scolding, a figure walked out from a nearby compartment.

Yin Cheng looked back, his expression suddenly changed, and he quickly stood up, stammering, "Sir, why are you here?"

Jiang Xuan turned around when he heard the noise and his eyelids twitched. "Damn it, I knew it wasn't that simple... This damn love-brained guy!"

The person who came was Shen Lian.

"Your Highness, I have seen you!"

Jiang Xuan cursed in his heart, but he could only step forward and salute.

Shen Lian glanced at Beizhai on the bed and said coldly, "I asked you to do something, and this is how you do it?"

Yin Cheng's expression changed slightly, and he quickly drew his sword: "Sir, it's us brothers who are wrong. I will kill her now!"

"stop!"

Shen Lian scolded, "We don't need you anymore, get out!"

Yin Cheng's face was grim, but he didn't dare to refute. He put away his sword, tugged at Jiang Xuan's sleeve, and whispered, "Let's go."

Jiang Xuan looked at Shen Lian deeply, said nothing, and followed Yin Cheng away.

"Damn it, why is Lord Shen here too?"

As soon as he left the yard, Yin Cheng cursed in a low voice, feeling very unhappy.

Since we asked them to do the job, why are you interfering in it? What's going on?
"Maybe he's worried about us, so he told you not to cause trouble." Jiang Xuan seemed very calm.

"Alas..." Yin Cheng sighed helplessly: "He never does this kind of thing. What a pity. That girl is really good-looking."

Thinking of Shen Lian's temperament, Jiang Xuan shook his head.

Since Shen Lian has intervened, Beizhai is unlikely to die.

The term "love-brain" is not used for nothing.

"But that's fine too. Since he's already got the upper hand, any trouble in the future won't involve us."

Having said that, Jiang Xuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He didn't want to get involved in this vortex.

Now that Shen Lian has intervened, this matter has nothing to do with them.

"That's true!"

Yin Cheng nodded, then waved his hand dejectedly: "Forget it, let's go home and pretend it never happened."

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