Swordsmanship Coach: Kill with One Slash

Chapter 155: Chapter 126: Decision

"We have too little information. Let’s give it a try. We might make an unexpected discovery."

"Then... then who should go?"

Bailan asked. She had always supported Li Yu’s decisions, so she didn’t question it further, only asking how to execute the plan.

"Hmm... That’s a good question."

After a long moment of contemplation, Li Yu finally continued,

"If we’re going, it’ll be a bit of a gamble. We can’t tell what’s on the other side of that map. It could be an opportunity, or it could be a complete dead end."

"Let Elder Lu and I go. The two of us. Everyone else will stay at the organization’s headquarters in case this is a ploy by the Spiritual Sect to lure the tiger out of the mountains."

"Isn’t... isn’t that a bit dangerous?" Bailan said worriedly upon hearing Li Yu’s decision.

"Don’t worry. I’m very strong, too."

"With Elder Lu there as well, it won’t be so easy to take us down."

"You all just stay at the headquarters and be ready to adapt to the situation."

Although Li Yu sounded very confident, he was inwardly apprehensive. After all, this was a completely unknown mission, and the risk could be extremely high.

But it was precisely because it was dangerous that he, as the one in charge of the special organization, needed to lead from the front.

What’s more,

he was actually well aware that,

’Even though my parents have already handed over the reins and let me manage the Cang City special organization on my own, the moment I run into an unstoppable threat, they’ll still be the first to rush in and save me.’

If he sent other members on this mission and it turned out to be a trap, they would most likely just die.

Some things, he could only do himself.

"But..."

Bailan looked at Li Yu, hesitating several times before she finally gave a slow nod. "Alright," she said.

"I’ll tell the others."

"Also, news of the message written in blood has spread through the organization, and many of the members have conflicting opinions about the mysterious master. What are your thoughts on him?"

"Heh, my opinion of him hasn’t changed. He is, of course, a good ally of ours," Li Yu chuckled.

"I know a lot of people in the organization are uneasy about the existence of a mysterious individual, but there are so many unknowns in this world. What’s one more mysterious master?"

"Since he has no ill intentions toward us, there’s no need to offend him. On the contrary, we should work harder to win him over, show him goodwill, and get him firmly on our side."

"As for investigating his identity... I still maintain that we shouldn’t. Since he wants to remain a mystery, a rash investigation might displease him."

"The mysterious master has helped us deal with the Spiritual Sect and protect the Su Family Brothers. Our interests are aligned, so there’s no need for such unnecessary actions. If we absolutely have to investigate, it will have to wait until after we’ve dealt with the Spirit Realm."

"Okay, I understand."

Bailan nodded. Just as she was about to leave, she suddenly heard Li Yu say, "Wait." She stopped and looked at Li Yu, who was standing by the window, and heard him say:

"This thing is pretty good. I have something to do later and probably won’t have time to buy more."

"Give me another one."

"..."

...

「Nighttime at the Sword Hall.」

Dim, silent, and pitch-black.

Su Yu and Shen Ruyun weren’t at the Sword Hall. Xiao Yu had also left after finishing his sword practice, leaving only Lu Anning lying in her room, scrolling through her phone.

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK...

The sudden knocking shattered the late-night silence. Lu Anning froze for a second, then climbed out of bed, walked to the door, and opened it. She saw Su Xing walk in holding a black piece of clothing and asked, a bit confused, "Coach Su, you’re back. What’s that?"

"Yeah, I just got back."

"It’s a piece of clothing I got while I was out. I came to see you specifically to give it to you."

Su Xing walked into the room in his slippers. Since it was a girl’s room, he didn’t sit directly on the bed. He pulled out a chair, sat down, and then spread the garment out as he spoke.

A black prison uniform lay spread out on the floor. Su Xing had altered it slightly, making it a bit smaller to better fit Lu Anning’s figure.

The large character for "Prisoner" on the back had been covered up and was barely noticeable. It now looked no different from a plain black women’s top.

"Ah... Coach Su, you went out just to buy me clothes?" Lu Anning said, pleasantly surprised.

Although the top looked a little ugly, she was still very happy inside. After all, hardly anyone ever gave her gifts.

But after a couple more glances, she suddenly realized this piece of clothing was something special. She quickly waved her hands and said,

"Coach Su, give this to Yu. His Sword Dao hasn’t even begun yet. He should need this protection more."

"It’s fine. This is a woman’s top, so you’re the only one here who can wear it. Yu probably wouldn’t like running around in girls’ clothes, so just take it."

Lu Anning glanced at the top again and noticed that even when lying flat, there was a slight curve to the chest area. It really wouldn’t be suitable for a boy like Yu. She hesitated for a moment before nodding, thinking to herself:

’Coach Su is so nice...’

’Still, I feel a little bad for my junior brother. Maybe I’ll be more serious when I teach him tomorrow.’

If the sleeping Xiao Yu could hear his senior sister’s thoughts, he would definitely be scared awake from his dreams. Lu Anning’s usual training intensity was already high enough; if she were to get ’more serious’... that would be downright deadly!

"Alright, I’m heading out."

Seeing that Lu Anning had accepted the clothing, Su Xing nodded. Just as he was about to leave, Lu Anning suddenly said,

"Coach Su, have you eaten?"

"Do you want to eat something? I saw you leave the Sword Hall around noon, and you’re only just now getting back."

Lu Anning glanced at Su Xing. She could smell the scent of blood on him. He must have run into some enemies again, just like when he had protected her before. Ever since she became Extraordinary, she had grown more and more sensitive to such smells.

"No need. I actually ate while I was out," Su Xing shook his head and said.

"Oh, I see. Coach Su, do you remember what I told you about my school?"

"Of course I remember."

Su Xing smiled and said, "I remember it’s in a couple of days. Don’t worry, I’ll definitely be there on time."

"Thank you, Coach Su!"

...

「Five hours earlier.」

A subterranean base in the outskirts of Cang City.

This subterranean base was different from the previous research institute.

That research institute was crawling with Spiritualist Followers and filled with sophisticated equipment, obviously having been established for a long time.

This base, however, was bare except for some research materials brought by Vice Bishop Jie, looking as if it had been constructed on a temporary basis.

"Interesting."

Vice Bishop Jie heard a busy signal from his phone. He slowly lowered it, a smile playing on his lips as he murmured,

"Mysterious master, I’d really love to dissect you and see what makes you tick. I really want to know the secret to your incredible power."

"What a pity. The Spirit Realm is about to descend, so I have to focus most of my energy on that. Otherwise, I would definitely tie you up and have a taste."

At this thought, he slowly closed his eyes, thinking:

’Although he was cursed to death, he completed his mission. This map will certainly be able to draw away a portion of the special organization’s people, but that’s far from enough.’

’Next, it’s my turn to take the stage.’

Vice Bishop Jie slowly picked up his phone and opened the Cang City Daily to peruse it. It was one of Cang City’s most famous newspapers from the print media era. Now, in the internet age, although its popularity had greatly diminished, its information had become even more comprehensive.

Vice Bishop Jie wanted to see if there were any large-scale events happening soon. He could send his people to stir up some trouble, thereby completing the second stage of his "luring the tiger out of the mountains" plan.

Then, his eyes suddenly locked onto a name in the newspaper: Lu Anning.

[Cang City High School Sports Meet Sword Dao Competition...]

"How about... right here."

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