Swords emerge from the human world

Chapter 13: Bearing Humiliation and Hardship, Slaying Demons and Eliminating Evil
Facing Chen Jin again, Wang Fu felt conflicted, harboring deep doubts:
On the one hand, Chen Jin has changed drastically, as if he were a completely different person;

On the other hand, what should we do next?
"Brother Wang, I thought you wouldn't come again."

Chen Jin spoke calmly.

Wang Fu gasped for breath; the night's ordeal had nearly taken his life. But it was precisely Meiniang's sudden madness that made him wary and cautious.

He was no ordinary man; he was skilled in both literature and martial arts, and possessed considerable knowledge. Therefore, at the crucial moment, he finally realized his mistake and returned to the right path.
"Brother Chen, who exactly are you?"

"I am who I am... People always change; they grow up, mature, and learn new things."

Wang Fu understood.

Former classmates, though they may have some personal relationships, if they don't introduce themselves or confide in each other, who can truly know every detail about another person?

Everyone has secrets; the difference lies in what kind of secrets they are.

Clearly, Chen Jin is hiding a big secret.

Chen Jin brought over a bowl of water and had Wang Fu drink it to calm himself down before asking directly, "Brother Wang, how did you discover Meiniang's true colors?"

Wang Fu immediately said, still shaken, "I never imagined something like this would happen."

"Hehe, you are brave and wealthy, full of vitality, and curious about the Dao. Aren't you exactly what the demons want?"

Why doesn't it just eat me?

Chen Jin shook his head: "Killing and eating flesh, devouring hearts and livers, are like bestial acts, low-level blood-eating behaviors, merely satisfying some cravings. This fiend has clearly gained cultivation and is pursuing a higher level. Therefore, it uses the Yin-Yang method to extract your Yang essence and vital energy. These are the real tonics."

Wang Fu felt a wave of nausea and asked, "Brother Chen, did you notice Meiniang the first time you saw her?"

Chen Jin replied, "At that time, I only had suspicions, but it wasn't until that punch the night before last that I was completely convinced."

"What if I dialed the wrong number?"

"So what? Even if it's a test from the immortals, it's only natural for me to be cautious. Besides, true immortals possess great supernatural powers; would they be easily defeated?"

Wang Fu gave a wry smile: "That makes sense."

Chen Jin said, "Now that I have damaged the demon's skin, it will push it too far and try to drain your energy to restore its vitality."

Wang Fu panicked immediately: "What should we do? No, we can't stay here any longer. I have to go down the mountain immediately to get reinforcements."

"Do you know many accomplished people?"

"Uh, no, but I can report it to the authorities."

Chen Jin chuckled and said, "Leaving aside whether the government will accept the case, the journey back to the county town from here is neither far nor near. What if the demon is lurking outside?"

"In your opinion, how should we deal with this?"

"Let's join forces to slay demons and monsters."

Wang Fu said with a bitter face, "But I feel weak in the hands and feet right now, and I can't even hold the sword steadily."

Chen Jin said, "To kill this fiend, we cannot fight him head-on; we must use strategy. Come closer and listen to what I have to say..."

Upon hearing this, Wang Fu jumped up: "Brother Chen, please spare me! After seeing this fiend's true face, how could I possibly bring myself to eat him?"

Chen Jin shouted, "At this critical juncture of life and death, what are you nitpicking about?"

Wang Fu was on the verge of tears: "This, this is really unbearable."

"We have to endure it, even if it's tough."

Chen Jin said bluntly, "You brought this trouble upon yourself, so you have to do your best to resolve it. If this demon isn't eliminated, the consequences will be endless."

Wang Fu remained silent.

That being said, this matter did indeed originate from him. If he hadn't brought Meiniang up the mountain, Chen Jin wouldn't have been implicated.

Chen Jin analyzed: "First, this beast is injured and its strength is greatly reduced, so it is hiding during the day and active at night, as if it is hiding something; second, when you are doing good deeds with it, you are very close, which is the most suitable time to launch a sneak attack, and the chance of success is very high; finally, I will be outside to provide support and come in to help at any time."

Wang Fu really wanted to ask, "Would it be alright if I provided cover from the outside?"

After thinking it over, he gritted his teeth and said, "Alright, to achieve great things, a true man should endure humiliation and bear heavy burdens. I'm going all out, but I have one request."

"You said."

"This matter is known to heaven and earth, and you and I know it."

Chen Jin said calmly, "I am by no means someone who enjoys gossip." Wang Fu breathed a sigh of relief, but then, as if remembering something, hurriedly asked, "But what if I'm suppressed and unable to free myself?"

Chen Jin looked at him and said, "Then you will be drained of your life force and die. But Brother Wang, you have practiced martial arts since you were young, visited many famous teachers, and are proficient in all eighteen weapons. I believe you will find a way."

These words seemed to give Wang Fu confidence. He murmured, "Fine, if we have to put ourselves in a do-or-die situation, we'll fight it to the death."

Chen Jin glanced at the sword and said, "By the way, you don't need this Qingyun Sword, so lend it to me for now."

For close-quarters ambushes, daggers and short blades are naturally used.

Wang Fu was taken aback: "You can use a sword too?"

"I know a little bit."

"Ok."

Wang Fu didn't ask any further questions and handed over the sword.

Chen Jin took it, weighed it in his hand to get used to the feel, and said, "That's settled then. Go back to the thatched cottage and rest to recharge. Remember to stay calm and don't give yourself away."

With his life hanging in the balance, Wang Fu nodded heavily and left the mountain god temple. He couldn't help but look around the whole way, fearing that some demon might be lurking somewhere.

Fortunately, there was no movement; the beast was probably hiding in some cave.

This shows that he was confident and fearless, and was not worried that Wang Fu would become suspicious and he would flee.

With all their wealth and resources in the city, where can they possibly escape to?
This is also a major reason why Wang Fu made up his mind to join forces with Chen Jin to fight.

He was unwilling to be ordinary and always wanted to make something of himself.

If one can slay demons and eliminate evil spirits, it will be a great achievement, something to boast about for a lifetime.

In addition, Wang Fu felt that Chen Jinding was a truly capable person and had a hidden trick up his sleeve.

Otherwise, how could one defeat a demon with a single punch?
If they were weak and easily bullied, they would have been torn to pieces and eaten by the monsters long ago.

Since Chen Jin didn't say anything, Wang Fu couldn't pry or inquire, so he could only take a gamble.

Back at the thatched cottage, he opened the food box that A-Ping had brought and wolfed down the food.

There's a fierce battle tonight. If we don't eat our fill, how will we have the strength to fight the enemy for three hundred rounds?
……

Inside the mountain god temple.

Chen Jin held the sword in his hand, his fingers tracing the cool, sharp blade, feeling its edge.

He then flicked his wrist, and the sword rang out.

This is indeed a fine sword.

A real sword.

He immediately began to wield his sword and practice the eight sword moves of the "Huang Ting Yang Wu Sword".

The sword strikes pierced the air, with sword light swirling around.

A completely different real-life experience.

For beginners in swordsmanship, who are far from achieving perfect harmony between man and sword, the difference in their tools becomes extremely important.

As the saying goes, "A skilled craftsman must first have the right tools," which illustrates this point.

When you first get your hands on a new sword, you need to study and master its shape, size, weight, etc., so that you can use it to its fullest potential in actual combat.

Details determine success or failure and cannot be ignored.

Chen Jin has always been a serious person.

Time passed quickly, and dusk fell again, the sky overcast and gloomy, as if it were about to rain.

The desolate mountains were unusually quiet tonight.

But soon, something came out.

It climbed a tall pine tree using both its hands and feet, looked up, its eyes like lamps, revealing an angry and covetous emotion as it gazed at the dilapidated temple.

A lamp was lit in the temple, illuminating the darkness.

(End of this chapter)