I Grind to Martial Saint

Magistrate Cui returned to Cangshui County Town. Without a moment’s delay, he headed straight for the Cui Mansion.

When Cui Jiushan heard that Li Jin wouldn’t enter the town, his brow furrowed.

"Does that guy know something?"

Cui Jiushan asked suspiciously.

"It doesn’t seem like it..."

"I was observing Li Jin’s expression the whole time."

"He genuinely seemed too ashamed to enter the town."

Magistrate Cui said softly.

’That makes sense... After losing the battle so badly... it’s normal not to want to see anyone.’

Cui Jiushan waved his hand, dismissing Magistrate Cui.

’It’ll be trouble if Li Jin finds out about the situation in town.’

Cui Jiushan’s expression was grim.

After all, Han Yuan and the others who had defected from the Observatory still hadn’t been found.

No one knew if they had left Cangshui County for the Province City or were lying low in Cangshui County Town.

’If it’s the latter...’

’They might try every means possible to contact Li Jin.’

’No...’

’Li Jin cannot be left alive!’

At this thought, Cui Jiushan stood up and left.

He walked through Cangshui County Town for a while before entering an ordinary residence.

Bai Muxin and the gaunt old man were waiting for news inside the room.

After Cui Jiushan entered, he shared the news that Li Jin was unwilling to enter the town.

"What do you plan to do?"

"Li Jin absolutely cannot be left alive."

Cui Jiushan said coldly.

Bai Muxin turned to the gaunt old man. "Priest... what do you think?"

"Li Jin... of course, he cannot be left alive."

"Tonight, have the Li Family send people to assassinate Li Jin."

The gaunt old man said in a deep voice.

"Good!"

"I’ll go contact the Li Family right away."

Cui Jiushan nodded.

.....

Night fell, and a cold rain began to drift from the sky.

The weather had been abnormal these past few days, with the continuous dreary rain rarely letting up.

The Li Family.

Li Hongwen stood under the eaves, his expression icy as he watched the downpour.

"Father... everyone is assembled. We can move out at any time."

His eldest son, Li Sheng, also walked out from the main hall.

"Mm, consider this our pledge of allegiance."

"The Government Office is finished. This is the Li Family’s opportunity."

A glint of something called ambition flickered in Li Hongwen’s eyes.

The Huang and Lu Families were both conservative, only thinking of preserving their families amidst the turmoil.

But Li Hongwen was different. He had come from a gang in the Martial World; he was bold and carried himself with its swagger.

The bigger the waves, the more valuable the fish.

He felt this turmoil was an opportunity, which was why he had so proactively contacted the Cui and Bai Families.

"That Li Jin would never expect it."

"To be assassinated just one day after returning to Cangshui County."

"With you going this time, Father, it should be a sure thing."

Li Sheng wasn’t worried at all.

Right now, Li Jin was the only True Qi expert in the County Soldier Camp. The rest were just the battered remnants of a defeated army, all extremely weak.

And this time, besides Li Hongwen, two True Qi Realm retainers from the Li Family were going as well.

It wouldn’t be surprising if they could just storm the County Soldier Camp and cut Li Jin down.

"Mm."

"You just stay here at home."

"Wait for my good news."

Li Hongwen nodded.

A short while later, three masked figures braved the cold rain, silently leaving the Li Family residence and heading out of the city.

In the night rain, the County Soldier Camp was pitch-black. There weren’t even any patrolling soldiers.

Li Hongwen observed from a distance for a moment. Seeing the scene, he remarked dismissively, "It seems Li Jin really was beaten senseless. He has no alertness whatsoever."

"Patriarch... let’s use the cover of this rainy night to sneak in quickly and kill that Li Jin."

One of the Li Family retainers said in a low voice.

"Mm."

"Let’s move."

"Li Jin should be in the largest tent."

Li Hongwen didn’t want to waste any more time either.

The three of them were all True Qi experts, agile and swift. With the sound of the rain as cover, they slipped in without a sound.

Just as they were approaching Li Jin’s tent.

WHOOSH!

A burly figure suddenly burst out from a tent.

The Li Family retainer on the far left only felt a fierce, whistling wind mixed with misty rain rush toward him.

His heart seized with terror. He rapidly circulated the True Qi in his body, crossing his arms to block.

BAM!

A Hand Blade wreathed in black energy chopped straight down, landing right where the Li Family retainer’s arms were crossed!

Li Hongwen only heard a loud BAM.

Then he saw the retainer get smashed as if by a mountain. The man’s arms exploded violently, and even his knees buckled and broke under the immense pressure as he sprayed a cloud of blood mist!

"Damn it!"

Li Hongwen whipped out the long saber from his back, about to charge the figure.

THWACK~

Han Yuan threw a vicious whip kick, brutally striking the Li Family retainer whose arms had just been shattered.

The man’s body was instantly sent flying toward Li Hongwen like a cannonball.

The latter was just as ruthless; he swung his saber and cleaved the Li Family retainer in two.

SWISH!

The next moment, a vicious flash of light from a saber cut through the cold rain, tore through the howling wind, and slashed madly toward Li Hongwen.

"You’re courting death!"

Li Hongwen roared. With a flick of his wrist, his saber’s light flowed, drawing out a horizontal gleam of cold light.

CLANG~

The two sabers clashed, and the violent force instantly atomized everything nearby into a fine mist.

Li Hongwen grunted and retreated several steps.

Seeing this, the other Li Family True Qi retainer was about to step in and help Li Hongwen.

PSHHT!

Two steel spears pierced through a tent, thrusting toward him like Two Dragons Emerging from the Sea!

The Li Family retainer barely managed to react, his figure flashing sideways to dodge them.

The next moment, a coarse-featured figure clad in armor appeared before the Li Family retainer’s eyes.

"Your opponent... is me."

Li Jin said coldly.

Seeing this, the Li Family retainer naturally understood that tonight was a trap; their opponents had already anticipated their arrival.

But Li Jin had no intention of letting him go, his twin spears thrusting wildly like a pear blossom storm.

SHING SHING SHING~

The dense sound of the air being torn apart was sharp and piercing.

Seeing this, the Li Family retainer could only bite the bullet, brandish his longsword, and engage in a fierce clash with Li Jin.

On the other side.

Han Yuan let out a low roar. Gripping his long saber with both hands, he delivered another heavy chop!

BOOM!

It was like a clap of thunder in the rainy night.

Eight Extremes·Thunderstorm Slash!

Li Hongwen barely managed to swing his saber up to block.

CLANG!

But the long saber in Han Yuan’s hands suddenly shattered.

After his Cold Blade had shattered, he had just grabbed a random steel saber to make do.

With his current explosive power, an ordinary steel saber was under too much strain; it broke after just a few consecutive powerful moves.

Seeing this, Li Hongwen thought it was his chance and thrust his saber forward, attempting to launch a counterattack.

But Han Yuan’s right leg shot up with ferocious power.

Seven Stars·Kuixing Kick!

BANG!

It landed squarely on Li Hongwen’s wrist.

The man cried out, and the long saber was instantly knocked from his hand.

Han Yuan caught it in one smooth motion and, with a reverse grip, swiped it toward Li Hongwen’s head.

Enduring the intense pain, Li Hongwen activated his Body Technique and narrowly dodged the slash.

"Qian Sunming!"

Han Yuan’s gaze hardened as he rapidly thrust the long saber toward Li Hongwen.

After stepping into the True Qi Realm, his explosive power had increased tremendously.

For a moment, it seemed as if the cries of countless falcons echoed through the camp.

The rain itself was shattered by the sharp, dense light of the blade, turning into a hazy mist.

Even though the Thousand Falcons Blade Technique was only a Third-Class Blade Technique.

Han Yuan’s explosive power and strength were simply too immense, making the technique’s might immeasurable.

SHLICK SHLICK SHLICK~~~~

Li Hongwen blocked desperately, but his body was still covered in a series of gashes.

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