Chapter 724: Chapter 393: A Perfect Match (Part 2)

What is happening?

Is it the result of the person in front of me?

Or could it be...

Just as I was pondering, I heard someone exclaim:

"My clothes..."

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately looked around, only to hear the sound of fabric tearing continuously.

Their outer garments mostly shattered, with at least two sword marks in vulnerable areas on each of them.

One person might be an accident, or perhaps they encountered something unknowingly, or got a scratch.

But with so many people, it couldn’t possibly be an accident.

Everyone instinctively looked at the dark-clad man before them, leaning against the door frame, holding a sword, with indifferent eyes.

In their hearts arose a feeling of fear.

The current situation is that this person, in just a brief moment when they didn’t notice, could have killed all of them more than twice.

Having roamed the Jianghu for so many years, they had encountered experts famed for fast swords.

But to reach such a level of speed... is unprecedented.

Mu Chunyu thought even further!

One must know, that night when Chu Qing made a move to kill the Three Demons, they first used Heaven and Earth Lose Color.

Yet just now, their opponent only contended with sword technique, not employing any bizarre methods.

If both were used simultaneously... let alone killing these people twice, they could be killed as many times as desired.

"Hahaha!!"

Laughter sounded from the courtyard entrance, and the crowd parted immediately, as three middle-aged men with varying attire walked in slowly.

Among them, a man dressed like a scholarly middle-aged man spoke up:

"I’ve long heard of the Night Emperor’s name, initially only thought you were an arrogant youngster, but now I see the reputation is well-deserved.

"Just this one sword..."

He stopped abruptly.

Just because a sword was already against his throat:

"Arrogant youngster?"

"I am not..."

The scholarly middle-aged man intended to show off, advocating first suppressing and then elevating.

Unexpectedly, this angered Chu Qing.

"There’s no regret for what’s spoken, I am arrogant, what can you do?"

With those words, the blade trembled, and with a snap, an ear had already fallen to the ground.

Everyone’s pupils contracted knowing that the one Chu Qing injured was the Grand Elder of the current Thousand Flowers Sect.

With martial arts ranking among the peak of the Lingbei Martial World.

Yet he was effortlessly deprived of an ear.

They heard Chu Qing speak blandly:

"A small lesson for you, a minor punishment to serve as a warning.

"In the future, speak directly, don’t beat around the bush, lest disaster comes from the mouth."

The Grand Elder of Thousand Flowers Sect felt both pain and anger, especially since when Chu Qing drew his sword just now, he failed to see through it; the speed was too fast for him to react as his ear was cut off.

This person’s martial skills are far superior to his... it is truly unwise to be his enemy.

Moreover, now isn’t the time to make enemies.

Thinking of this, he took a deep breath, picked up the ear first, and carefully kept it.

Then clasped his fists and said:

"The Night Emperor is right, it’s this old man’s fault for speaking wrongly, and I deserve the punishment."

"Able to bend and stretch, people like you are quite frightening, making one feel a bit of an urge to kill you to eliminate future troubles."

The Grand Elder of Thousand Flowers Sect felt like cursing.

Wasn’t it just a slip of the tongue?

You cut off my ear, and I didn’t even say anything, yet I’m apologizing to you, but you still want to kill me?

Is there any reasoning left or not?

He held his twitching face, genuinely wanting to fight Chu Qing.

But then he heard Chu Qing say:

"But I’ve never done a losing business, killing you won’t earn me money, so I’ll spare your life.

"Hoping the Grand Elder won’t offend anyone in the future, or if someone comes to me, even without a hundred taels of gold, a thousand taels of patterned silver...

"Give me a hundred and eighty taels, and I might visit the Thousand Flowers Sect to exchange your head for a pot of wine."

For a moment, the Grand Elder of Thousand Flowers Sect was frozen on the spot.

At this moment, he genuinely didn’t know what to say... if these words were overheard with intentions, he would truly have no peace.

Seeing a few people speechless, a flash of amusement crossed Chu Qing’s eyes.

Then he spoke softly:

"What brings you all here?"

He has always disliked being led by the nose, he made an appearance tonight to wait for them.

He obviously knew where the news of Night Emperor’s arrival in Lingbei came from... it was partly thanks to the Jianghu people watching the Three Demons, and partly his own doing.

This matter, ever since he met Mu Chunyu, was already schemed.

One must know, the hero conference on Immortal Cloud Mountain, for electing the Martial Arts Alliance Leader.

This matter pertains to various interests, the survival of Lingbei factions, the martial world, as well as Chu Qing’s own interests.

All aspects are involved.

But in plain terms, Chu Qing being the Martial Arts Alliance Leader would make killing the General a responsibility.

No one would tell him, Leader, please help us kill the General, and we’ll give you such and such...

That would be ridiculous.

Therefore, that day, Chu Qing intended to use Mu Chunyu’s mouth to spread the news of Night Emperor appearing in Lingbei.

The reason for bringing the heavily injured Mu Chunyu to Immortal Cloud Mountain was to create an opportunity for the factions and Night Emperor to meet.

One must know, Chu Qing appeared in the Jianghu under the identity of ’Third Young Master’, despite the havoc raised in Celestial Melody City.

But now the General wins battle after battle, each time defeating the enemy in one move.

Such martial arts are enough to cause everyone to dread.

Whether ’Third Young Master’ can contend with him, that question has always lingered in everyone’s heart.

Although it’s said that without a fight, victory or defeat is hard to predict.

Yet having additional insurance is always good.

And so this ’insurance’ came...

Chu Qing had long guessed the thoughts of these people, taking this action, naturally, was a perfect fit.

But regardless of intentions, in scenarios like this, Chu Qing would never concede the right to speak to them.

These people approached with dominance, so Chu Qing directly gave them a show of force with Ah Fei’s Swift Sword.

This sword technique, in Chu Qing’s hands now, had already become unfathomable.

The speed and power were truly terrifying.

The Grand Elder of Thousand Flowers Sect wanted to suppress first and elevate later, but Chu Qing would not indulge... he must knock down their arrogance first, so they understand who they are dealing with.

In response, he seized the right to speak.

The three exchanged glances, and this time a middle-aged woman from the Supreme Sword Sect spoke solemnly:

"The General wreaks havoc on the world, slaughtering cities and harming people, which is intolerable by the heavens.

"We wish to request the Night Emperor to make a move to slay the General!"

"If I’m not mistaken, this hero conference was convened for this purpose, what, do you want me to be the Martial Arts Alliance Leader?"

Chu Qing raised an eyebrow.

Several people shook their heads repeatedly.

Having an assassin become the Martial Arts Alliance Leader, isn’t that a joke?

The position of this Martial Arts Alliance Leader could not possibly belong to anyone else, only ’Third Young Master’ would be everyone’s expectation.

After all, everyone was counting on him to lead the charge.

"If not making me the Martial Arts Alliance Leader, then what price do you plan to pay for me to make a move this time?"

Chu Qing said with a slight smile:

"The General’s martial arts are peerless, wanting to kill him is not easy."

"This..."

The few exchanged glances; initially, they had already discussed, that although inviting the Night Emperor to make a move, it would be best to spend less real money.

Better to promise a pie, but it can’t be eaten.

But seeing Chu Qing about to draw his sword at disagreement, they dared not say what they had planned earlier.

Finally, the Grand Elder of Thousand Flowers Sect gritted his teeth:

"I request the Night Emperor to advise."

At this point, riding a tiger, it’s better to toss the ball to the Night Emperor than guess his thoughts.

If successful, great, if not, then so be it.

"If the General is left unchecked, I’m afraid Lingbei Martial World will lack anyone to rival him.

"In other words, killing the General to save Lingbei, this move saves everyone’s lives and properties...

"If I ask you to hand over the Lingbei Martial World to me... I assume you’d be unwilling.

"Forget it, let’s do it this way, bring out a hundred thousand taels of gold.

"I’ll risk my life for you once, how about that?"

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