Detective Conan: Birth of the Demon Child

It turns out that there is such a connection between the Huashan Sect and the Fuwei Escort Agency!

"Lin Yuantu is a man of exceptional talent. He comprehended the Evil-Repelling Sword Technique from the incomplete Sunflower Manual and used this sword technique to fight against both the righteous and the evil.

Even Changqingzi, the then leader of the Qingcheng Sect and hailed as the 'best swordsman west of the Three Gorges,' suffered a crushing defeat at his hands.

Li Maozhen glanced at Lin Pingzhi, put down his wine cup, and said, "Lin Yuantu eventually established the world-renowned Fuwei Escort Agency through his own strength, and its fame spread far and wide."

Among the six coastal provinces, as long as the镖车 (escort wagon) displays the four characters "福威镖局" (Fuwei Escort Agency) flag, and the镖队 (escorts) simply shout the four characters "福威平安" (Fuwei Peace), no matter how powerful a gangster hero is, he wouldn't dare glance at the镖车.

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When Lin Pingzhi heard that the Fuwei Escort Agency had such a great reputation when his ancestor was alive, a proud expression couldn't help but appear on his handsome face.

"During his time running the Fuwei Escort Agency, Lin Yuantu followed the teachings of Zen Master Hongye, acting chivalrously and helping those in need. Although not a Buddhist, he did Buddhist things, which makes him quite a hero."

Li Maozhen shook his head halfway through his sentence and said, "It's a pity that the 'Evil-Repelling Sword Technique' is derived from the 'Sunflower Manual' and inherits its eerie and ruthless characteristics. So until Lin Yuantu passed away, he did not pass on the real 'Evil-Repelling Sword Technique' to his adopted sons Lin Bofen and Lin Zhongxiong."

Without a corresponding internal energy cultivation method, the "Evil-Repelling Sword Technique" can only be considered a third-rate martial art. Since Lin Yuantu's death, the prestige of the Fuwei Escort Agency has been declining day by day.

Although the Fuwei Escort Agency still retains some reputation, it now relies more on money to pave its way, a completely different concept from when Lin Yuantu was alive.

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Upon hearing this, Lin Pingzhi's expression changed drastically.

If he hadn't been here today, listening to Li Maozhen recount these secrets of the martial world, Lin Pingzhi would never have known that his family's "Evil-Repelling Sword Technique" was merely a third-rate sword technique with only sword moves.

Of course!

Lin Pingzhi believed Li Maozhen's words only because he had witnessed Li Maozhen's methods; otherwise, he would have definitely thought Li Maozhen was a fraud.

After all, even Lin Pingzhi, the young head镖师 (bodyguard/escort), didn't know that there was a problem with his family's "Evil-Repelling Sword Technique," let alone Li Maozhen, an outsider.

Swish! ! !

Just as Lin Pingzhi was about to ask Li Maozhen about the "Evil-Repelling Sword Technique," he suddenly disappeared from his spot and appeared behind the white-haired old man and the girl in green.

"You two have been eavesdropping for so long, do you still intend to keep your identities hidden?"

Before Laudenuo and Yue Lingshan could react, Li Maozhen had already placed his hands on their shoulders.

"Ding! Congratulations on successfully signing in. You are rewarded with three years' worth of [Pure Inner Strength], which you can claim at any time."

"Ding! Congratulations on successfully signing in to Yue Lingshan. You are rewarded with two years' worth of [Pure Internal Energy], which you can claim at any time."

Hearing the system notification in his ear, Suzuki Seimei's lips curled up slightly, and then he controlled Li Maozhen to exert a little force with both hands.

"Bang! Bang!"

Laudenuo and Yue Lingshan felt a sudden weight on their shoulders and uncontrollably fell to their knees.

"You've misunderstood, senior! We're not bad people!"

Having witnessed Li Maozhen's methods, Lao Denuo knew he was no match for him. To avoid following in Yu Renyan's footsteps, he hurriedly called out, "We are disciples of the Huashan Sect, and our master is Yue Buqun."

My name is Lao Denuo, and this lady next to me is my junior sister, Yue Lingshan, my master's only daughter.

"Since you are disciples of the Huashan Sect, why are you disguised like this?"

Although Suzuki Seimei knew Laudenau and his group's intentions, he pretended not to know and manipulated Li Maozhen's hands to exert a little force, saying, "Yue Buqun is known as the 'Gentleman Sword' in the martial arts world. Is this how he teaches his disciples?"

"Hiss... Senior, you misunderstand. My master accidentally learned that the Qingcheng Sect wanted to seize the Lin family's 'Evil-Repelling Sword Technique,' so he specially sent us to find out the information."

Feeling the sharp pain in his shoulder, Laudenuo suspected that his shoulder was about to be crushed. Enduring the pain, he explained, "If the news is true, our Huashan Sect is willing to help the Lin family overcome this calamity."

My junior sister and I disguised ourselves like this to avoid being discovered by the Qingcheng Sect, but we never expected to offend a senior like this.

"I see!"

Li Maozhen revealed a playful look and released Lao Denuo and the other man's shoulders: "I've long heard that 'Gentleman Sword' is always willing to help others, and seeing him today, I can confirm that his reputation is well-deserved."

"Tch! What gentlemanly swordsman? I think he's clearly a hypocrite!"

Just as Laudenuo and the others were secretly rejoicing, a somewhat jarring voice suddenly rang out, almost making Yue Lingshan curse on the spot.

Fortunately, Laudenuo reached out and pulled Yue Lingshan's arm in time, otherwise Yue Lingshan would probably have pointed at Suzuki Seimei's nose and started cursing him. Who told this brat to ruin his father's reputation?

However, with Li Maozhen, that wicked star, around, Yue Lingshan didn't dare to really make a move against Suzuki Seimei; otherwise, Yu Renyan would be the best example.

Upon hearing this, Li Maozhen readily agreed and asked, "Ming'er, everyone in the martial arts world calls Yue Buqun the 'Gentleman Sword,' so why do you say he's a hypocrite?"

"Second Uncle, isn't this obvious?"

Suzuki Seimei shrugged and said, "The distance between Fuwei Escort Agency and Huashan Sect is at least a thousand miles."

Moreover, the Huashan Sect has declined, and all its disciples combined number less than thirty.

With the Huashan Sect's current intelligence capabilities, if they hadn't already been keeping an eye on the Fuwei Escort Agency, they would never have been able to detect the Qingcheng Sect's intention to seize the Lin family's "Evil-Repelling Sword Technique" before the Qingcheng Sect even made its move.

Even if Yue Buqun learned of this news by chance, if he really wanted to help the Lin family, he only needed to send someone to Fuwei Escort Agency to let the Lin family take precautions in advance.

The Qingcheng Sect is only considered a second-rate force in the martial arts world. Even if the Fuwei Escort Agency is no match for the Qingcheng Sect, it can spend money to ask other sects for help and join forces to put pressure on the Qingcheng Sect.

But Yue Buqun deliberately chose to send two disciples to secretly investigate the matter, clearly intending to let the two sides fight while he reaps the benefits!

"Not bad!"

Upon hearing this, Li Maozhen nodded in satisfaction.

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Hearing Suzuki Harumi's reasoned analysis, Lin Pingzhi blushed and lowered his head in shame.

Chapter 423 Dominating the Martial World: Castrating Oneself with a Sword

Just now, when Lin Pingzhi heard Lao Denuo say that the Huashan Sect was willing to help the Lin family deal with the Qingcheng Sect, he actually felt grateful to the Huashan Sect. But he found that he was not as insightful as a child.

Although Lin Pingzhi was a bit naive, he was not a fool.

Based on Suzuki Seimei's reasoned analysis, Lin Pingzhi also realized that the Huashan Sect and the Qingcheng Sect were actually cut from the same cloth, both coveting their own Evil-Repelling Sword Manual.

"Humph!"

After learning Yue Buqun's true colors, Lin Pingzhi's gaze towards Lao Denuo and Yue Lingshan held a hint of disgust.

Lin Pingzhi, who usually enjoyed upholding justice, despised hypocrites the most! This time, Hou Zhangsi

"you……"

Faced with Lin Pingzhi's undisguised look of disgust, Yue Lingshan was so angry that she wanted to curse, but she didn't know how to defend herself.

If Yue Lingshan didn't know the truth about the sword qi dispute of the Huashan Sect, and the connection between the Sunflower Manual and the Evil-Repelling Sword Technique, she certainly wouldn't believe that Yue Buqun would covet the Lin family's Evil-Repelling Sword Technique.

However, now that Yue Lingshan knows those secrets of the martial arts world, coupled with her father's desire to revive the Huashan Sect, she really can't guarantee that Yue Buqun will remain unmoved by the "Evil-Repelling Sword Technique".

Just as Suzuki Seimei said, with the current strength of the Huashan Sect, if they hadn't been keeping a close eye on the Fuwei Escort Agency, they would never have known so quickly that the Qingcheng Sect wanted to seize the "Evil-Repelling Sword Technique".

Even a child could understand this, so Yue Lingshan naturally couldn't possibly be confused. She just subconsciously refused to admit that her father was a hypocrite!

(*￣Mantle)

Seeing this, Suzuki Haruaki secretly chuckled to himself.

After Suzuki Seimei's analysis, unless Lin Pingzhi has lost his mind, he definitely wouldn't have any good feelings towards the Huashan Sect, and naturally he wouldn't marry Yue Lingshan.

Although the story of the ill-fated couple is somewhat immoral, according to the original plot, Yue Lingshan will ultimately die tragically at the hands of Lin Pingzhi, who will learn the truth.

Rather than letting the two end up in tragedy, it might be better to end their hopes from the beginning.

Suzuki Seimei didn't pay much attention to what Lin Pingzhi and the others were thinking. He slowly ate half a bowl of beef and two dishes of snacks before patting his stomach and saying, "Second Uncle, I'm full."

"Let's go then!"

Li Maozhen maintained his aloof persona, glancing at Yue Lingshan and the others with indifferent eyes before leading Suzuki Seimei toward the official road not far away.

"Ding! Congratulations on successfully signing in as Lin Pingzhi. You are rewarded with one [Youth Preservation Pill], which you can claim at any time."

Taking advantage of the moment he walked past Lin Pingzhi, Suzuki Seimei subtly swung his arm and touched Lin Pingzhi's thigh with his fingertip.

However, to Suzuki Seimei's surprise, the reward he received from signing in with Lin Pingzhi was not something like the "Evil-Repelling Sword Technique" skill book, but a "Youth-Preserving Pill".

Item Name: Youth-Preserving Pill

Type: Consumables

Quality: Rare

Effect: It can freeze the user's appearance at the moment of taking the elixir, making them eternally youthful!

Note: This is a woman's favorite elixir!

After reviewing the attributes of the [Youth Preservation Pill], Suzuki Seimei thought to himself, "Could it be that Lin Pingzhi looks too much like a woman, which is why this kind of pill was produced?"

Suzuki Seimei is still a child, so the [Youth Preservation Pill] is practically useless to him.

Of course!

In fact, Suzuki Seimei had never considered taking the [Youth Preservation Pill]. He planned to give it to his mother after returning to the main world.

Although Tomoko Suzuki looks very young, she is actually over forty years old.

To maintain her figure and beauty, Tomoko Suzuki spends at least billions of yen annually on beauty and skincare alone.

But no matter how powerful those beauty and skincare products are, they can only delay aging at most, and they are completely incomparable to the "Youth-Preserving Pill".

call--

Watching Li Maozhen's departing figure, Laudenuo couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Whether it was because Li Maozhen was tall or because his martial arts skills were too strong, Lao Denuo always felt a strange sense of oppression when facing him, and subconsciously wanted to kneel down and beg for mercy.

Chief镖师 Shi glanced warily at Lao Denuo and the others, then leaned close to Lin Pingzhi and said, "Young镖师, it's getting late, we should head back, otherwise Madam will scold us again."

"it is good."

Upon learning that both the Qingcheng Sect and the Huashan Sect had their eyes on his "Evil-Repelling Sword Technique," Lin Pingzhi felt immense pressure and knew he had to tell his father so he could prepare in advance.

Moreover, Lin Pingzhi also planned to return to the escort agency and carefully sort through the relics left by his great-grandfather, hoping to find the true whereabouts of the "Evil-Repelling Sword Technique" among them.

Ever since Lin Pingzhi heard Li Maozhen recount the heroic deeds of his great-grandfather Lin Yuantu, he developed a strong sense of admiration for this great-grandfather whom he had never met.

Among the six coastal provinces, he was invincible in both the legitimate and criminal worlds, always upholding justice and helping those in need. Isn't this exactly the image of a chivalrous hero in Lin Pingzhi's mind?

After seeing Lin Pingzhi and the others leave in a hurry, Yue Lingshan couldn't help but ask Lao Denuo, "Second Senior Brother, what should we do next?"