Wandering Sword Seller's Life in the Qin Dynasty

Tian Guang raised an eyebrow, carefully considering the name "Zi Yu".

Then Xu Qing said, "Forget it, let's not change the name."

"Even the name Ziyu is beyond his grasp."

Whether it's the great swordsman Ziyu in "Wu Geng Ji" or Xiang Shaoyu who later went by the Confucian name Ziyu, they are at least towering men, if not breathtakingly handsome.

Big Iron Hammer doesn't have a very appealing appearance!

Besides, everyone's used to calling him Big Hammer, so it just feels weird to suddenly change his name.

Tian Guang listened as Xu Qing first suggested renaming the Big Iron Hammer, and then rejected the suggestion. He really couldn't keep up with Xu Qing's train of thought.

He could only shake his head helplessly, then changed the subject again: "You still have the mind to joke? In a few days, I'm afraid some people will start to get restless."

He was referring to the forces behind the swordsmen who were defeated by the giant hammer.

"An outsider, who rose to fame by stepping on the established masters of Jicheng, and even obtained the title of Great Swordsman that surpasses everyone else. Han Liu only has the title of Yanxiang Sword. How can those proud and arrogant swordsmen tolerate him?"

"What? Mr. Tian Guang is going to take action personally?" Xu Qing asked, raising an eyebrow.

"How could I possibly intervene?" Tian Guang picked up his wine cup, took a sip, and looked out the window. "However, if Da Tiechui is really in danger, I wouldn't mind stepping in to resolve the conflict. I'm sure these chivalrous people from Yan Kingdom would give me some face."

Xu Qing smiled upon hearing this, but a knowing glint flashed in his eyes.

Tian Guang was trying to provide timely help, which would both do him a favor and recruit a powerful general for the farmers.

In the days that followed, Big Hammer's challenges became increasingly successful.

Only three names remained on the list Tian Guang provided.

The title of "Great Swordsman" had already spread throughout the Yan Kingdom along the trade routes of Ji City.

Upon hearing of this, many swordsmen from other places rushed to Jicheng with their swords, vowing to teach this arrogant savage a lesson. However, they all ended up as defeated by the Great Iron Hammer Sword.

Some people disagreed, saying that Big Iron Hammer won by wielding a sword, and that his swordsmanship was as crude as chopping wood, relying entirely on the magnetic force and weight of the Thunderclap Sword to suppress his opponents.

But in the world of martial arts, only victory and defeat matter. Even if one is filled with resentment, no one can stop that heavy sword crackling with lightning.

This series of defeats finally made the swordsmen of Jicheng restless.

On the morning of that day, dozens of sword-wielding warriors suddenly gathered on the bluestone path in front of the Hanliu residence.

Among them were elderly men with white hair, middle-aged swordsmen with cold faces, and even a few scions of noble families dressed in brocade robes.

The leading man stepped forward, slammed his long sword into the ground, and roared, "Please, great hero Han Liu, step forward and defend the honor of the swordsmen of Yan!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding martial artists echoed his words, and the crisp sound of sword sheaths clashing together rose and fell, causing the copper rings on the door to sway gently.

Inside the mansion, Han Liu was sitting by the window wiping his longsword when he heard the noise outside the door. His fingertips paused, and his gaze fell on his reflection in the sword.

For over a year, he had been accustomed to the stable position of "Number One Swordsman of Jicheng," but now, the man called Big Iron Hammer had used the most brutal method to force him to accept the challenge.

He looked up again, gazing at the swaying branches outside the window, and suddenly remembered the secret letter that had been sent from the Crown Prince's residence the day before.

In his letter, Yan Dan did not explicitly tell him how to deal with the greatswordsman, but only mentioned that "the order of Ji City needs a benchmark to maintain it." The expectations and pressure between the lines weighed on his heart more heavily than the shouts outside the door.

If he doesn't accept the challenge, he will not only be ridiculed by the martial arts world for being cowardly, but he will also fail to live up to Yan Dan's secret entrustment. But if he does accept the challenge, his opponent is the Iron Hammer who swept through Jicheng with a heavy sword and defeated thirteen masters in a row. Can he really win?

After tracing the sword hilt with his fingertips for a moment, Han Liu finally let out a long sigh and pushed open the heavy mansion gate.

The noise outside the door fell silent for a moment, then erupted into an even more heated commotion.

The hundred or so swordsmen all looked up and saw Han Liu standing with his sword on his back, his moon-white robe fluttering slightly in the morning breeze. Although he had not drawn his sword, his whole body exuded a chilling sword aura.

The man who had been leaning on his sword and shouting earlier bowed first, his voice filled with excitement: "Hero Han Liu! You've finally stepped forward! That big iron hammer was too arrogant; only you can restore face for the swordsmen of Yan!"

The others echoed the sentiment, and for a moment, shouts of "Korean Wave Hero" rose and fell, as if a sense of excitement was floating in the air.

Han Liu raised his hand to quell the noise, and it immediately subsided.

This is the weight he carries in the hearts of the swordsmen of Jicheng; no further words are needed, his prestige speaks for itself.

His gaze swept over the crowd, his voice steady as a sword: "Rest assured, everyone, I will meet you in the forest east of the city in three days."

That short sentence made all the swordsmen present breathe a sigh of relief. The tense atmosphere dissipated instantly, and even their gazes toward Han Liu were filled with more respect and gratitude.

Within half a day, news of Han Liu's challenge spread throughout Jicheng as if it had grown wings.

……

Inside the tavern's private room, the crisp sound of clinking glasses drowned out the noise from the outside.

Tian Guang put down his wine glass, tapped his knuckles lightly on the table, and said in a deep voice, "Han Liu has accepted the challenge."

He looked up at Xu Qing opposite him and explained softly, "Those swordsmen put him on the hot seat. On one side is his reputation in the martial arts world, and on the other side is the face of the swordsmen of Yan. He has no way out."

Xu Qing paused in his hand holding the wine cup, and the wine rippled gently in the cup.

He looked up at Tian Guang, a faint smile playing on his lips: "Mr. Tian Guang, impressive skills."

Upon hearing this, Tian Guang calmly poured himself another drink, his tone composed yet certain: "Isn't this exactly what you wanted?"

This is no exaggeration.

It was Tian Guang who initially suggested that Big Hammer challenge the famous swordsmen of Jicheng, and it was also Tian Guang who produced the list of masters' residences.

From the moment the giant iron hammer first showed its power, to the name of the great swordsman spreading throughout Jicheng, and now to the Korean wave being forced to respond, every step has been exactly as Tian Guang predicted, or rather, it can be said that it is all part of a game he secretly orchestrated.

However, all of this was for the purpose of helping Xu Qing to plan the title of "Yan Kingdom's Number One Swordsman".

Chapter 147 Thor Descends

The three days passed in the blink of an eye.

On the eastern outskirts of Jicheng, a lush forest stands quietly, and in the center of the forest, there is an open space.

There used to be many stalls around this open space. Logically speaking, there shouldn't be a market in this kind of place, since it's in the woods.

But it can only be said that where there are people, there is demand.

The market exists because of the sword fight that had been making headlines in Jicheng.

Because of the sword fighting, this place has attracted swordsmen and martial artists from all over Yan Kingdom and other countries. Generally, people who can travel the martial arts world, regardless of whether they have money or not, will be exceptionally generous in order to maintain their image in public.

Furthermore, because this place is near Jicheng, the security is guaranteed.

Therefore, doing business with people from the martial arts world here is a sure-fire way to make money.

However, today, the vendors here have been temporarily driven away, and many heroes from the martial arts world have gathered here, because today is the day when the great swordsman and the Korean wave will have a showdown.

"Who do you think will win this duel?" The densely packed martial arts practitioners in the woods whispered among themselves.

Even before the parties involved have shown up, everyone is already eagerly speculating about the outcome.

"Is there even a question? It's definitely the Korean Wave Master!" someone shouted, their tone full of certainty.

"That's right, the Korean wave hero will definitely win!" The voices of agreement rose and fell.

Among the onlookers were some who had previously invited Korean stars to return to the scene, and they sincerely hoped that Korean stars could win and defend the honor of the Yan Kingdom's swordsmen.

In comparison, the image of the big iron hammer is really hard to like.

He was burly and fierce-looking, and his swordsmanship lacked any semblance of a master. To be defeated by such a person would be a disgrace, yet Iron Hammer had never been defeated, which made everyone both wary and curious.

Although the crowd was discussing it, they strictly adhered to the rules, only lingering at the edge of the woods and no one approached the clearing in the middle.

This open space is the arena for swordsmen of Jicheng to duel, resembling a natural arena.

Today, although it is not a day for sword fighting, this place has once again become the focus of attention due to the duel between Big Hammer and Han Liu.

Time passed slowly, and after more than half an hour, suddenly, a loud shout broke the silence: "The great swordsman has arrived!"

Everyone fell silent instantly and turned to look.

A burly, dark-skinned man walked steadily towards them. He was bald, with a braid tied at the back of his head. He was shirtless, with two iron chains intertwined around his shoulders, forming a unique sword buckle on his back. He carried an enormous sword on his back. The sword was extremely large, without a scabbard, and its blade gleamed coldly, making people tremble with fear.

The name of the Great Swordsman has spread throughout the entire Yan Kingdom during this period, making him an undisputed figure of great renown.

Besides that, what's most intriguing is the greatsword the other person carries on their back.

"Is that the sword?"

Someone shifted their gaze and landed behind the big iron hammer.

Ordinary heavy swords are crude and cumbersome because they are extremely heavy.

But this heavy sword is different.

Despite its enormous size, it was extremely bright, and the blade looked incredibly sharp.

Some people then recalled the scene when the famous swordsmen of Yan fought against the giant iron hammer.

Clearly, that sword, besides being heavy, had another hidden meaning.

I wonder how this person got their hands on such a sword.

He was born with superhuman strength, and wielding a heavy sword was already terrifying enough, but the sword also contained other powers within it.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the giant iron hammer walked through the crowd and into the open space.

Along the way, many martial arts practitioners were eager to challenge him, but when they thought that today's protagonists were Han Liu and Big Iron Hammer, they ultimately suppressed their impulses.

After entering the open space, Big Iron Hammer unsheatheeded the Thunder Sword from his back and gently inserted it into the ground.

The greatsword pierced the ground silently, as if it had been plunged into mud, demonstrating the sharpness of the Thunderclap Sword. Afterward, he sat cross-legged beside the sword, closed his eyes to rest, displaying the demeanor of a master.

In reality, Big Hammer was extremely nervous and felt very uncomfortable being stared at by so many people.

Fortunately, Xu Qing had instructed him beforehand to speak less, communicate less, and keep a blank expression. The more indifferent he was, the more like a master he would appear, making him unpredictable.

Big Hammer kept the teachings in mind, forced himself to remain calm, and tried his best to show his composure.

Not long after the big iron hammer closed his eyes, a commotion broke out.

He slowly opened his eyes and saw a middle-aged man carrying two swords and wearing a black robe walking towards him. The man was neatly dressed, with the hem of his clothes and the cuffs of his trousers tied tightly for easy combat. He was not handsome, but he exuded a unique heroic spirit.

From the surrounding discussions, Big Hammer learned that this person was none other than Yan Xiangjian Han Liu, the number one swordsman in Jicheng, and also the target that Xu Qing had asked him to challenge.

Ordinary people only know that the great swordsman is extremely fierce, wielding a strange heavy sword, and defeating many famous swordsmen with just one move.

Little did they know, the so-called great swordsman was merely a tool without any independent thought.

During this period, all of Big Hammer's actions were strictly in accordance with Xu Qing and Tian Guang's arrangements and were done according to their requirements.

Everything was going according to Xu Qing and Tian Guang's plan.