Become a true immortal by emulating all demons.

Something feels off.

Chang Yi gripped the half-drawn longsword, standing there stunned.

A moment later, he suddenly turned back to look at Lin Shu, his already dark face now faintly flushed.

Did these disciples of Hongyun Martial Arts School think they were there to support this old fox?

I've been tricked again!

Chang Yi angrily pressed the long sword back into its sheath.

The reason he hadn't slept all night and stood there like a wooden pole was because he was worried that Hongyun Martial Arts School would come and make a big fuss.

Of course, there are other reasons as well.

for example……

Chang Yi felt that the fox should indeed be caught; given what they had done, even beheading him wouldn't be too much.

But the other party shouldn't have died for killing a beast like Zhang Ci.

"..."

Lin Shu withdrew her gaze and glanced at the charcoal-headed constable.

He was somewhat taken aback.

Despite his previous sarcastic remarks intended to drive the other person away, this person still insists on getting involved in this mess.

That makes sense.

This young constable looks to be only fifteen or sixteen years old, and he's probably only been wearing this black outfit for no more than half a month.

When people are young, they tend to have more stubborn convictions.

"Don't overthink it, I'm not here to protect you."

Chang Yi snorted coldly and looked away.

Despite his words, he showed no intention of leaving: "What those people said is true. I have official duties to perform, and I can't guard Qingliu Lane day and night."

"Master Zhang of Hongyun Martial Arts School only had one son, and now that he's dead, he's determined to take your life."

Chang Yi tried to make his expression even colder: "Don't blame me for not giving you a chance. It's not too late to come back to the yamen with me now."

This was clearly a matter of life and death.

The old fox was inexplicably calm.

"Thank you for your kind offer, officer, but please decline." Lin Shu waved her hand, declining decisively.

"Why?" Chang Yi frowned, his eyes full of doubt.

He couldn't figure it out.

Could it be that this fox has committed too many crimes, and even if it goes to the yamen, it will still face death?

But that's still better than falling into the hands of Hongyun Martial Arts School and suffering endless torture before dying.

Moreover, the official statement was that the other party was escorted back to the yamen (government office).

What he really wanted to ask was why this fox didn't hide, but instead went back to Qingliu Lane to provoke those brutes.

Faced with the questioning, Lin Shu's expression was strange, and she retorted, "If the people from the martial arts school can't catch me, they'll just let it go?"

"this……"

Chang Yi paused for a moment, then looked at the two people beside him.

The answer is of course no.

Zhang Ci died in the magpie's nest after all. Even if the martial arts school can't catch Lin Shu for the time being, they will never let go of those who are involved in this matter.

"No." Chang Yi shook his head.

"That settles it."

Lin Shu raised an eyebrow, saying nonchalantly, "They earned money by selling their bodies and used it to support me, but I caused all this trouble and then just walked away."

At this point, a hint of disdain flashed across his handsome face: "This is a rather despicable thing to do. Master Lin can't afford to lose face like this."

The words fell.

The three people next to him fell silent at the same time.

Old Yang and Jin Gui stiffly raised their heads to look at the young man with a roguish air about him.

The other party was ruthless and used blunt and vulgar language.

Yet it inexplicably makes one's heart flutter slightly.

Jin Gui felt it even more deeply. Although Master Lin kept saying that he was the one who caused the trouble, the events of last night were clearly caused by her.

In the end, Zhang Ci refused to give up and still wanted to kill him, so Master Lin was forced to take the man's life.

"..."

Chang Yi racked his brains but never imagined this would be the reason.

This is completely inconsistent with his impression of the members of the Cunning Fox Gang.

How could those treacherous, cunning, bullying-the-weak-and-cowardly foxes risk their lives for the sake of saving face?

Moreover, he's someone with such extensive experience.

"Whatever you want."

Chang Yi gave the other person a cold look and sighed inwardly.

According to his elders' teachings, he shouldn't have gotten involved in these dog-eat-dog messes.

Although I inexplicably felt that this one surnamed Lin was somewhat different from the other foxes.

But that's it.

I just hope that when the martial arts school really retaliates, the other party won't regret it.

After thinking it over, the young constable with the charcoal head slung his long knife over his shoulder turned and left Green Willow Lane.

"Are you alright?"

Lin Shu looked at the lame man next to her.

"No, it's nothing."

Old Yang shook his head vigorously.

What could possibly happen to him?

When I lived in the southern suburbs, I got used to being slapped.

Moreover, those warriors were wary of the constables beside them and didn't dare to really exert themselves.

But Lin Shu's slam just now shattered that man's cheekbone right in front of the officials!

What Lao Yang was really worried about was the other party.

Judging from the officer's tone, it seemed that even he couldn't suppress the revenge from Hongyun Martial Arts School.

"It's alright."

Lin Shu strode forward, leading the two towards the magpie's nest.

I brought people here to share the good times, not to be used as a shield.

Because the constables were present, Lin Shu was unable to make another ill-gotten gain.

But he wasn't very disappointed.

Lin Shu was well aware that her body was neither good at literature nor martial arts, and she could only barely suppress these martial artists by relying on her misty aura.

To put it bluntly, if we were to actually fight these people with swords and spears...

Only divine intervention can end this.

The problem is that since the immortal techniques were upgraded, the consumption has become even more terrifying.

Even if you drain yourself completely, it's questionable whether you can use it a couple more times.

And whether the ill-gotten gains and good deeds obtained after using them can continue this fog and truly cross the threshold of cultivation.

If not, Lin Shu will revert to her former self, completely powerless.

Even worse!

In this situation, it's definitely more cost-effective to wait for a "big one".

"Master Lin!"

Inside the magpie's nest, everyone stood up.

Sister Hua's enthusiasm far surpassed that of yesterday.

They witnessed the entire process from beginning to end. As expected of Fox Lord of the Blackwater Gang, the other party's connections even included constables from the yamen!

The worries on the faces of the prostitutes have faded considerably.

"Clean up a room."

Lin Shu slowly went up to the second floor.

Although he disliked this kind of place and longed for the ethereal atmosphere of the dilapidated courtyard, the matter of the Hongyun Martial Arts School was not yet resolved, so it was not convenient for him to return to the widow's place for the time being.

……

The night was murky.

On the dimly lit streets of Xicheng, only one house was brightly lit.

A red lacquered plaque hangs high, its characters written in a wild and unrestrained style.

Hongyun Martial Arts School!

The hall was filled with disciples, yet it was eerily silent.

The hall was not decorated much, with only a few potted pine trees placed on the left and right sides.

A calligraphy scroll hangs on the wall that reads "Help the weak and punish the strong!"

An elderly man with white hair and a youthful face sat upright below, dressed in a simple white jacket and black trousers.

His eyelids drooped, his gaze was calm and melancholic, yet he exuded an imposing and authoritative aura.

It was Zhang Zhongping, the owner of this martial arts school and a master martial artist whose cultivation had reached the level of projecting internal energy outwards.

"Master, the money has been delivered!"

"Officer Liu said he could give us half a day."

People kept rushing in from outside, respectfully reporting news.

Zhao Peng rushed into the hall, covering his face, and knelt down with a thud: "Master, we failed to catch that fox!"

"..."

Zhang Zhongping's expression remained unchanged, as if he had expected this.

The people of the Cunning Fox Hall are inherently cautious and cunning. Since they dared to make a move, they must have prepared a backup plan.

What he is doing today is to cut off the enemy's escape routes one by one.

When large sums of money are spent, the first thing to do is to cultivate relationships with government officials.

Hongyun Martial Arts School, after all, follows the proper path, unlike those desperados; they operate according to established rules.

As for the remaining things to be aware of...

Zhang Zhongping turned around and clasped his hands in a fist salute to the side, saying, "Congratulations on your promotion, Brother Tian."

"Oh."

The enormous mountain of flesh was squeezed into the chair, lazily picking at his nails.

Tian Jingyuan gave a forced smile and said, "No problem."

His attitude was clearly dismissive.

Zhang Zhongping showed no unusual expression.

The other party was once a wolf cub. When they were still working as brothel owners in Qingliu Lane, the two were of similar strength and considered each other as equals.

But now that Tian Jingyuan has broken through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining, been given the name Wolf, and even acquired an entire street as his territory.

The situation has naturally changed.

If Zhang Zhongping wants to kill the members of the Cunning Fox Hall, he will inevitably have to deal with the Blackwater Gang.

"Look how impatient you are."

Tian Jingyuan picked up the heavy bag of silver on the table: "Don't worry, as long as the money is in place, our nephew won't have died in vain."

He was still figuring out how to teach that vile fox a lesson.

Unexpectedly, just two days later, the other party himself brought about his own death.

In high spirits, Tian Jingyuan sent Zhang Zhongping a few more messages: "I've inquired about it. That kid is just from a theatrical troupe in the southern suburbs. It seems there's been some infighting recently, which is why he came to the western city."

"Considering the considerable tributes that the opera troupe has paid to the Fox Cunning Hall over the years, we might as well take him in as a fox."

"A lowly scoundrel like this is nothing if I'm willing to step in and say something."

Tian Jingyuan licked his lips and said smugly, "Putting everything else aside, I can afford to give the yamen half a day, and I guarantee that no one will cause trouble for Hongyun Martial Arts School afterward."

After saying that, a mocking glint appeared in the fat man's eyes.

He once thought that the vile fox would soon understand the difference between him and a fierce wolf.

In retrospect, it seems somewhat unnecessary.