In this cyberpunk era, why are you still playing the traditional villain?

Luo Yu was shocked; he had never expected her to be so fast!

However, his reaction was quick. He instinctively drew his sword, and the patterns on the back of his hand emitted light, blocking her attack.

The long sword and the short knife clashed, instantly creating a powerful shockwave.

In an instant, a section of the inn's windows shattered with a crash—this was only because the two of them were still rational and restrained their strength; otherwise, the aftershocks alone would have affected countless innocent people.

However, this was still quite astonishing, especially for the two sisters, Feng and Ling, who were completely dumbfounded.

Before Shen Qin appeared, neither of them knew that Xu Shi had secretly sent people to protect their safety, nor did they know that this Sister Shen was actually a great expert.

The main reason is that they hadn't had much contact with Shen Qin before... On Silver Pine Island, she often seemed absent-minded and eccentric, and she was basically a loner who didn't like to communicate with others. She didn't seem reliable. Pan Feng had even complained to his sister in private that she thought she was silly.

If they really had to say, it was the other sister, Xingchuan Yu, who left a deeper impression on them. The scene of her instantly defeating those bronze knights in a one-against-four battle was still vivid in their minds.

Unexpectedly, this one was even more heavyweight.

"What do you want to do?"

Shen Qin had no idea what they were thinking, but she looked at Luo Yu coldly and said.

"Take my sister home."

Luo Yu gritted his teeth and said.

"What a wonderful idea to bring your sister home."

Just as the group was at an impasse, Xu Shi's voice came from afar, and he clapped his hands as he walked, which sounded like a genuine compliment.

"But it's already late at night. It's suspicious that you chose this time to bring your sister home.

"father!"

Upon seeing him return, Xia Ke'an quickly pulled her two sisters to run behind him, crying pitifully, "This person is so fierce! He even tried to bully us just now. I'm so scared, boohoo..."

Despite this, her eyes were full of provocation, and she even secretly made a face at Luo Yu, as if to say, "Hey, you're back. Go ahead and say it."

It has to be said that the white-haired loli's provocation, which was like a fox borrowing the tiger's might, made Luo Yu a little unable to hold back.

But not saying it is not an option either. The words we just said are still fresh in our minds. If we don't say them now, wouldn't we be contradicting ourselves?

“…Xu Shi, don’t be so rude.”

So he simply adjusted his breathing and then said coldly, "Xiao Feng and Xiao Ling are my sisters. What's wrong with me taking care of them? Bringing them to the main city only makes people more suspicious."

"You harbor filthy thoughts and yet expect others to speak well of you?"

Xu Shi patted his obedient daughter on the back, then looked at him with a cold smile, "A Silver Knight of the Holy Temple, coming to abduct a woman in the middle of the night, you really are a good brother."

He didn't like Luo Yu to begin with, and he was just chatting with Xia Wuyou in the carriage... who knew this guy would deliver himself to his doorstep? Should I say he's just asking for trouble?

Even so, he wouldn't give the other party any face—on Silver Pine Island, it was only because of Pan Cheng, but not here.

"you!"

Hearing him say that, Luo Yu was furious, but he didn't know what words to use to refute him.

Because he knew very well that this was the truth.

Although he has never mentioned it to anyone, he actually enjoys the feeling of being surrounded by his fellow villagers every time he returns to his hometown.

After all, he had just turned eighteen and had already risen to prominence, achieving what others might never attain in their entire lives... Many Silver Pine Islanders never even left the island in their entire lives, and the distance of their lives could be easily measured on foot.

Everyone says he is the pride of Silverpine Island, and he himself... is indeed very proud.

The same goes for the Feng and Ling sisters. Every time he returned to his hometown and saw them running around him, curiously asking about things outside, or asking him for advice, he felt a great sense of satisfaction.

Pan Cheng didn't care, always saying that they should grow up a bit more before they went out to see the world with him, which was exactly what he wanted.

In his heart, he had long since unconsciously regarded the two sisters as his own possessions. Anyway, it was bound to happen sooner or later, so it didn't seem to matter if it was a little later.

But it shouldn't be like this! The thing I've been looking forward to has been snatched away by someone else? Especially someone I despise!

Anyway, he didn't know why, but from the first moment he met Xu Shi, he felt an inexplicable aversion to him.

After being humiliated by him on Silver Pine Island, this feeling became increasingly uncontrollable, and would even occasionally disturb his thoughts.

"Hey, are you in a hurry?"

Seeing his desperate attempt to suppress his anger, Xu Shi's mockery deepened. "By the way, the reason I brought Xiao Ling and Xiao Feng along is because Brother Pan asked me to look after them."

"The two of them even became my and my wife's students... Our relationship is completely innocent and upright, far more noble than some people's."

!

what did he say?

Xiao Feng and Xiao Ling... have they become this guy's disciples?

What kind of statement is that?

Doesn't this indirectly show that Pan Cheng has entrusted the two sisters to Xu Shi, instead of himself?

impossible!

"You are lying!"

He instinctively couldn't believe it was true. What was so great about this person? How could Pan Cheng change his mind in just a few days?!

"Okay, I'll take it as a lie."

Xu Shi sighed helplessly, "You can think whatever you want, but under my wife's tutelage, Xiao Feng has already been able to defeat the royal knights of your empire... I can't fake this, and I think you all know that, right?"

"So? What are you trying to say?"

Luo Yu clenched his teeth. To be honest, his mind was in complete turmoil, and his hands began to tremble slightly. The patterns on the back of his hands began to glow faintly again.

Regardless of the circumstances, in his heart, Xu Shi already knew he was destined to die!

Oh? You want to take action?

This little trick didn't escape Xu Shi's eyes. He watched the clown's performance quietly, wondering if he should take the opportunity to get rid of him.

As the saying goes, a dead protagonist is a good protagonist. Since it's hard to control, it's better to end it all... It's not good to do it openly, but I can always act in self-defense, right?

Perfect timing, I was just looking for a reason.

however.

Just as tensions were about to rise, a hand suddenly landed on Luo Yu's shoulder.

"Luo Yu".

It was his colleague with him, who had a boyish face and was wearing light silver armor.

This makes his identity easy to recognize; he must be another Silver Knight in the Papacy.

"What do you want to do?"

The boy asked casually, "Isn't a street brawl enough? Now you want to kill foreign envoys too?"

"I……"

After hearing what he said, Luo Yu calmed down a little and opened his mouth, but didn't know how to answer.

"I'm so sorry, Envoy Xu."

The boy nodded slightly, looking at Xu Shishi with a smile, "This child has been under a lot of pressure lately, and his temper sometimes gets the better of him, causing him to act foolishly. He was too impulsive just now, so I apologize to you on his behalf."

"Does being stressed justify abducting women? Does being stressed justify resorting to violence in the street?"

Xu Shi wasn't buying it. "If I remember correctly, there's no such doctrine in your knightly code... Seeing is believing."

"That's what you taught me."

The boy sighed, then stared seriously at Luo Yu, "I think you need to wake up and go back to the confessional to get your whipping."

"Yes."

His tone was nonchalant, but it was clear that Luo Yu didn't dare to refute him at all.

"I wonder if this satisfies you?"

The boy with the young face added, "If you're not comfortable with that, you can come to the Vatican to personally oversee the execution."

"...There's no need for that."

Xu Shi thought for a moment and shook his head. What's the point of watching a man get whipped? It might be worth considering if it were a girl... Besides, it's really unnecessary. If someone wants to renege on their debt, they have a hundred ways to fool you right in front of you. Don't waste your precious life on something like this.

"My name is Lu Baiyan, fourth in rank among the Silver Knights of the Holy Temple."

The boy smiled and said, "You could say I'm Luo Yu's senior... It's a pleasure to meet you."

So you're the senior? Xu Shi's eyes twitched. Goodness, this boy's face looks so young, and he's not very tall either. If you didn't tell me, I would have thought you were the younger brother.

"Xu Shi".

However, it's fine to just think about it in your mind; it would be impolite to say it out loud.

"I've heard about the name for a long time."

Lu Baiyan smiled and bowed to him, "In the days before you came, the Vatican had been talking about you. I had also heard about your previous affairs in the royal family. You are truly an important person."

"I really didn't expect that the one who killed the royal knight was just a little girl... Little Luo Yu, your sister is quite strong. I've never heard you mention her before."

This is not a lie. Although the imperial family said they didn't care about Fan Shigui's affairs, it wouldn't sound good if it got out, so they certainly wouldn't publicize it. Naturally, they would be even more vigilant against groups like the Templar Knights who had illicit relationships.

The truth is that Dongfang Xiao blocked all information immediately, at least the unfavorable information. It was only because the Vatican was watching them every day that they didn't miss any important information... Of course, it seems that it wasn't entirely accurate.

"Hahaha."

What else could Luo Yu say but give a dry laugh and agree?

"It seems that Knight Lu is biased towards justice rather than personal connections."

You can't hit a smiling face, so Xu Shi returned the smile.

"The third commandment of chivalry: To maintain fairness and justice in all things."

Lu Baiyan said lightly, "Including what happened between you and Xiao Luoyu before... In short, the Holy See still looks forward to your visit and welcomes you."

"I'll go when I have time."

Xu Shi gave a perfunctory reply.

"Then I'll be waiting for you."

Lu Baiyan laughed heartily, glancing to the side, "Brother Chen has no objections either, right?"