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Chapter 77 Unexpected Visitor
"I'm here to kill you!"

Three masked men wielding short blades spoke in icy tones, casting a chilling atmosphere over the entire courtyard.

Chen Ming's gaze sharpened, and he silently chanted in his mind, causing the panel to open quietly.

【Level: 30】

Current points: 7500

[Techniques: Iron Horse Stake (Fifth Level Perfection), Three Yang Body Forging Technique (Seventh Level 101/50000)]

Martial Arts: Three Talents Fist (Mastery), Eight Trigrams Saber Technique (Mastery), Zhuang Family Flying Knife (Mastery), Swallow Return Sword Technique (Proficiency 4884/10000)

"add a bit!"

He mastered the "Swallow Returns Sword Technique" in one go.

All the remaining points were added to the "Three Yang Body Forging Technique".

Immediately, the values ​​on the panel changed.

【Level: 30】

Current points: 0

[Techniques: Iron Horse Stake (Fifth Level Perfection), Three Yang Body Forging Technique (Seventh Level 2485/50000)]

Martial Arts: Three Talents Fist (Mastery), Eight Trigrams Saber Technique (Mastery), Zhuang Family Flying Knife (Mastery), Swallow Return Sword Technique (Mastery)

Suddenly, a multitude of insights flooded his mind.

At the same time, a surge of heat welled up within him, quickly flowing through his limbs and bones.

Just then, the tallest masked man suddenly spoke up, "Brother Dao, have you forgotten? Seventh Brother said to capture them alive, not kill them."

"..."

The man known as "Brother Knife" visibly bulged a vein on his forehead and angrily said, "If you don't speak, no one will think you're mute."

The man sounded somewhat aggrieved, "Seventh Brother clearly said he was going to capture them alive..."

"Alright, that's enough." Another person tugged at his sleeve, telling him to shut up.

Clearly, this big guy wasn't very bright, and as his companions, they all knew that, which is why they tolerated it.

After being disturbed by this person, Chen Ming had recovered and finally felt more confident.

Pirates are ruthless criminals who live on the edge, far superior to pampered young masters from wealthy families.

At lower levels, especially among martial artists of the same realm, the level of cultivation is often not the decisive factor.

First, observe the skill level of the moves; second, observe the adaptability on the spot; and third, observe the courage.

Therefore, ruthless pirates are far more terrifying than ordinary warriors.

These three people are probably even more troublesome than Sun Shicai.

Chen Ming was able to easily kill Sun Shicai because he was very familiar with the Five Elements Sword Technique and knew exactly what Sun Shicai's moves were all about, so he could react in advance.

But he had no idea what these three were good at.

……

At this moment, Brother Dao said in a sinister tone, "You heard everything. Are you going to come with us obediently, or wait for us to break your arms and legs before taking you away?"

Chen Ming gently stroked the hilt of his sword, glancing at the three of them. "Are you going to come at me one by one, or all at once?"

The big guy roared, "Fine, you dare to look down on us? Let me see what you've got."

In a fit of rage, he acted rashly.

Dao Ge was so angry that his brain was pounding. He glared at his companion and asked, "Why did you bring this idiot with you?"

His companion was also helpless: if we didn't bring him along, who knows what kind of trouble he would cause.

As the two exchanged glances, the "idiot" had already engaged Chen Ming in combat.

Despite his slightly dim-witted nature, this man was incredibly skilled, employing unconventional and unorthodox techniques that kept Chen Ming on his toes.

"It's a seventh-rank!"

As soon as they engaged, Chen Ming was able to gauge his opponent's cultivation level. He was immediately certain of his strength and, while dealing with the man's unusual moves, he also had to spare some attention to guard against the other two.

In the blink of an eye, the two had already exchanged more than ten moves.

"Why is it this trick again?"

When Chen Ming noticed that the big man was using the same move for the third time, a thought struck him and he made a bold guess: Did he only know these few moves?
Although this person's tricks are strange, once you've seen them once, they're actually quite easy to deal with.

Sure enough, when the next move came, the opponent used the same move again.

He immediately switched from defense to offense, swung his longsword, and with a move called "Silver River Tilting Pot," easily broke through his opponent's move. With a turn of the blade, he slashed at his opponent's wrist.

"Ouch!"

The big guy reacted quickly, immediately dropping his knife and retreating rapidly until he was next to his companion. He exclaimed in surprise, "Brother Dao, this guy's knife skills are amazing. I can't beat him."

You have defeated a level 38 opponent and gained 1000 experience points.

Chen Ming was quite surprised; he actually admitted defeat?
The system determines the winner based on either knocking the person down or the opponent admitting defeat verbally.

Therefore, in theory, it is possible to exploit bugs in the system.

However, it's extremely difficult to find someone whose level of understanding is far superior to his and who is willing to admit defeat to him.

……

Dao Ge's gaze towards Chen Ming turned serious, and he shouted, "This guy's tough, come at us all at once."

Although the big, simple-minded man was simple-minded, his strange moves were not easy to deal with. The first time he encountered them, he almost got covered in dust.

The two attacked simultaneously, heading straight for Chen Ming.

They were both at the seventh rank of cultivation.

Chen Ming, holding a long sword, stood guard, leaving no room for escape, and said, "If I'm not mistaken, you were sent by Sun Shicai, weren't you?"

"What Sun Shicai, what kind of 'Master Shicai'? I don't know him. This kid is no match for us. Stone, let's fight him head-on."

As expected of a seasoned warrior, Brother Dao discovered that although Chen Ming's swordsmanship was superb, it had weaknesses.

The two worked in perfect unison, attacking from both sides and forcing him to defend himself. This put immense pressure on Chen Ming, and what was most terrifying was that there was another person beside him. If he hadn't mastered the "Swallow Return Sword Technique," he definitely wouldn't have been able to handle this situation.

These two men were only slightly weaker than Sun Shicai, but they posed a far greater threat to him.

Chen Ming continued, "Sun Shicai is already dead, so there's no point in you arresting me. If you don't believe me, you can go back and ask your superiors..."

As they spoke, their attacks became increasingly fierce, each move aimed at the vital points, their techniques incredibly ruthless, completely unaffected by his words.

when!
when!
Several times, when there was no way to avoid it, Chen Ming had no choice but to take the blows head-on. After several such incidents, his arm went numb, his thumb and forefinger were in excruciating pain, and he could barely hold the knife anymore.

Seeing that he had given himself away, the other person was overjoyed and exclaimed, "He's about to die!"

Suddenly, he lunged forward and thrust, the short blade aimed at Chen Ming's shoulder.

Just as he was about to succeed, his eyes suddenly caught a glimpse of white light.

not good!

In his shock, he only had time to twist his body before a sharp pain shot through his chest, and he screamed as he tumbled to the ground.

This unexpected turn of events caught everyone off guard.

Brother Dao was filled with shock and anger, and shouted, "Stone!"

Instead of retreating, he advanced, slashing at Chen Ming's head with his blade.

Whoosh whoosh!
But then he heard a whooshing sound as three beams of white light shot toward his chest.

With a series of swift movements, he deflected the three flying knives with his short blade and was about to finish off Chen Ming when he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his lower abdomen. This was a great shock to him.

When was I stabbed?

There were clearly only three throwing knives just now, how did an extra one appear out of nowhere?
For a moment, he couldn't help but feel a chill, and shouted, "The wind is strong, let's get out of here!"

Then they climbed over the wall and disappeared.

The other two reacted quickly; the big guy helped up the stone that had been stabbed and slipped away.

Chen Ming felt a sense of relief, but also a pang of regret. He hadn't managed to kill the two men earlier. Their reactions were too quick. At the crucial moment, they avoided vital points, preventing a fatal blow.

You have defeated a level 39 enemy and gained 1100 experience points.

You have defeated a level 37 enemy and gained 900 experience points.

However, gaining a total of three thousand experience points is some consolation.

He used this throwing knife technique for the first time to fight, and it worked wonders, turning the tide of battle in a critical moment. Otherwise, he probably wouldn't have escaped this calamity today.

He thought with a sense of relief, "This Sun Shicai is really cunning. He had someone frame my brother on one hand, and then sent pirates to ambush me on the other. Luckily, I struck first and killed him."

……

Chen Ming walked out the door with his knife in his hand, and soon saw Chunxiang and Xiaxiang looking anxious across the street.

"Second Master!"

When the two maids saw him, they rushed over, their eyes red and swollen. "Are you alright?"

Chen Ming said, "I'm fine. Where are my sister-in-law, Lide, and Lirong?"

"As you instructed, it was delivered directly to the pharmacy."

"it is good."

Chen Ming was relieved.

Since he knew Sun Shicai intended to harm him, he naturally took precautions. What he said to Chunxiang and Xiaxiang just now was actually a pre-arranged code.

They indicated that there was danger at home and urged them to quickly take their sister-in-law, Wei, and their nephews and nieces away from the Chen residence to a safe place.

Chunxiang asked, "Second Master, do we need to move back to the old house this time?"

"No need."

Next, Qingfeng City will likely be under martial law. If those pirates dare to show their faces again, they will surely die.

When the eldest brother and sister-in-law returned home that evening, they naturally offered another explanation.

……

The night was hazy.

Outside, one could hear the sound of orderly footsteps coming and going in a hurry.

Chen Ming sat in the courtyard, his right hand being held by Chunxiang as she applied medicine.

His hand was split open, so he was injured and it would probably take three to five days to heal.

"The Six Doors reacted quite quickly."

He thought so in his mind.

Clearly, news of the attacks on those young masters of noble families had reached Zhao Shouchang, and a thorough investigation had begun in the city.

Just then, Xia Xiang walked in quickly. "Second Master, there's a man surnamed Zhao outside who wants to see you."

Your surname is Zhao?
Chen Ming found it a bit strange. He did know people with the surname Zhao, but Xia Xiang knew them all. Her saying this meant that she had never met this person before.

It's the middle of the night, and the area is under lockdown...

He said, "Bring them in."

Xia Xiang hesitated for a moment, then asked softly, "Bring it here?"

"Correct."

After a while, when Xia Xiang brought the person over, Chen Ming finally understood why she had hesitated. He suddenly stood up and exclaimed in surprise, "Miss Zhao? You... why are you here?"

The person who came was actually the daughter of Admiral Zhao Shouchang. Although she was dressed as a man, anyone with eyes could tell that she was actually male.

She brought only one maid with her, who was holding a folding fan and had a mischievous smile on her face. She seemed quite pleased to see his surprised expression.

"Brother Chen, how have you been?"

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