Is this NPC even playable if it's not nerfed?

Chapter 54 Annihilation of the Clan, Blood Blade of Demonic Brilliance

The Lu family compound was engulfed in flames and a river of blood, as several men in black wielded swords and hacked at unarmed women and children inside.

Their swords were so fast that the women and children died before they even felt the pain.

Lu Tianxing's family wanted to escape.

Outside the courtyard, a group of Cao Gang disciples were stationed. Although the Cao Gang disciples would not attack them, they would never let them leave.

It's obvious.

The current leader of the Cao Gang also wants them dead.

I'm so desperate, so utterly desperate.

"Waaaah, don't kill me, don't kill me."

"what……"

"Mother..."

"Sister."

"Pfft..."

The girl clutched her neck and fell to the ground, blood gushing from her neck. Tears streamed down her face as she desperately awaited death.

Suddenly, a person rushed into the courtyard.

The men in black initially thought they were Lu Tianxing's loyal followers who had come to rescue Lu Tianxing's family. However, to their surprise, the people who suddenly rushed in did not stop them but instead joined them in slaughtering Lu Tianxing's family.

"This……"

"Senior brother, is he also from our Mount Hua?"

"How can this be."

“Look at his martial arts skills, how do they resemble the traditions of our Huashan sect?”

"His martial arts skills are chaotic and disorganized, making him more like a wandering martial artist."

"Perhaps he is Lu Tianxing's enemy, and he's here for revenge. Let's ignore him."

"continue."

"Yes, senior brother."

……

"Die! Die! All of you, die!"

Xueyi brandished her broadsword, relentlessly hacking down unarmed civilians.

The death of Xiaohe's elder brother was related to Lu Tianxing's good son.

As Lu Tianxing's family members, they were naturally on Xueyi's revenge list as well.

Not only them, but also the canal gang and Xiaohe's brother's cronies, all of them will die.

"Please don't kill me, I beg you, I'm just a concubine, I'm not a member of the Lu family."

The noblewoman in front of her kowtowed and begged for mercy, but Xueyi did not hesitate and placed the knife against her neck.

"Take a deep breath, dizziness is normal."

"It will be quick, and it won't hurt."

The broadsword slashed, and blood splattered everywhere.

The noblewoman convulsed all over, and after a moment she stopped moving.

"What a cruel attack."

"Hurry up and finish, it's almost dawn."

"it is good."

The slaughter continued until dawn, when the entire Lu family was wiped out. The man in black then hurriedly left without lingering for even a moment.

Xueyi did not leave.

He looted everything he could from the Lu family home until dawn, when he heard the footsteps of the Canal Gang disciples outside, before he finally left.

……

At the temporary base of the canal gang, Fei Yan, whose arm had been cut off, was fitted with a mechanical arm with the help of a benefactor.

This mechanical arm is a masterpiece of the Tang Clan.

The mechanisms that the Tang Clan recreated from the classics of the Mohist school of the pre-Qin period can greatly increase the strength of the user.

Fei Yan, who lost an arm, should have experienced a sharp decline in strength. However, with the addition of the mechanical arm, his strength has become even greater.

This can be considered a blessing in disguise.

"Boss, the entire Lu family is wiped out."

"Those stubborn old fogies within the gang have all been dealt with."

"From now on, the Cao Gang will be under the leadership of its leader."

The news brought by her trusted confidant filled Fei Yan with immense joy.

"Okay, everything is fine."

"The people from Huashan are really efficient; they took care of Lu Tianxing's family in just one night."

"As expected of a prestigious and righteous sect."

"By the way, take some treasures from the treasury and send them to Wangyou County."

"Lu Yuan has taken care of Lu Tianxing for us, we can't just leave without showing our appreciation."

"Yes, as ordered."

"Boss, what should we send?"

"Let's send that knife from the warehouse over there."

"The gift can't be small; a small gift lacks sincerity." "That knife? Is the guild leader talking about the Demon Blade Blood Radiance?"

"Master, no! Absolutely not! That's an evil blade! If we send it over, won't Lu Yuan misunderstand and think we're trying to harm him?"

Upon hearing that he was to be given that evil sword, the confidant was so frightened that he sat down on the ground.

I was so scared that I broke out in a cold sweat.

This demonic blade, Blood Radiance, is a heavenly-grade divine weapon.

It is a treasure of the martial arts world.

However, the knife has a minor flaw.

Devouring its master.

Legend has it that the Demon Blade Blood Radiance was forged by a famous swordsmith from the pre-Qin period. It was made from the fangs of demons and infused with their blood. Originally intended to be a demon-slaying blade, it did not go as planned. On the day the blade was completed, blood was stained for miles around, and the heavens and earth trembled.

It was named Blood Radiance.

Three days later, the swordsmith died tragically, his blood drained from his body. His disciple, knowing that the sword was extremely evil and could not be controlled, threw it into the volcano.

During the Qin and Han dynasties, the demonic sword Blood Radiance was born, and heroes from all over the world fought for this treasure. In the hundred years since its birth, the wielders of the sword have changed generation after generation, and without exception, they have all been drained of their blood and died.

From then on, the name of the Demon Blade resounded throughout the martial arts world.

Not long after, the Demon Blade Blood Emperor disappeared.

It is said that the emperor ordered its destruction, but the truth remains unknown.

Twenty years ago, the celestial phenomena changed and the earth shook. The disciples of the Cao Gang discovered this knife in a crevice in the mountains.

Blood splattered into the sky, and the creatures in the mountains cried out in agony.

Several disciples who were transporting the demonic sword had their blood drained from them from a distance.

Later, Lu Tianxing sought out a high-ranking monk who used a secret method to seal the demonic sword in a specially made iron box.

Over the past twenty years, many masters in the gang have tried to tame this sword, but without exception, they have all been drained of their blood and died.

Over the years, the canal gangs have also figured out some of the characteristics of this knife.

The demonic blade possesses a spirit, and that spirit is extremely malevolent.

To wield this sword, one must gain the sword's approval.

The Demon Blade worships the strong; if one tries to use it forcibly, there is only one outcome: being drained of blood and dying.

Even the powerful figures behind them disliked the evil nature of this knife.

……

"will not."

"He's strong."

"He can satisfy the Demon Blade."

"When you deliver the knife, make sure you know where it came from, and he won't make things difficult for you."

Feiyan said with certainty.

"You? Me?"

"Boss, can I skip it?"

"No."

"Boss, I'm your most loyal little brother."

"It is precisely because you are the most loyal that we must send you."

"When you return, I will remember your merit and reward you with a True Qi Pill."

"Boss, is this true?"

"really."

"Your subordinate guarantees to complete the mission."

……

Wangyou County.

"Finally home, Chief Constable. I see my son. I'm off now."

"let's go."

"Everyone except Old Sun can leave now."

Looking at the city gate of Wangyou County, Lu Yuan felt inexplicably good.

Perhaps this is what it feels like to come home.

No matter how prosperous Hangzhou is, it is not his home.

"Chief Constable, something's not right. Why can't I leave?"

Old Sun stared, somewhat unconvinced.

"You're already an eighth-rank official. According to the rules, you should be promoted to head constable."

Lu Yuan spoke calmly.

There are three ranks of constables: constable, head constable, and chief head constable, which correspond to the ninth, eighth, and seventh ranks of martial arts skills of constables, respectively.

Old Sun has already broken through to the eighth rank, and according to regulations, he should be promoted to head constable.

"Chief Constable, how can you not get promoted?"

"The job of a constable is so troublesome."

"I don't want to mentor new people, and I don't want a promotion."

……

(End of this chapter)