Chapter 67 - 67 Deterrent Force

Chapter 67: Chapter 67 Deterrent Force

On the streets of the Inner City.

Watching Jiang Ning emerge from the carriage, Xu Yunfeng smiled, “Good, it seems you also don’t want to make it difficult for your friend!”

At this moment, Cheng Ran also hurriedly grabbed Jiang Ning’s shoulder.

“Brother Jiang, you mustn’t!”

He looked into Jiang Ning’s eyes, shaking his head repeatedly.

Jiang Ning smiled, “How can my affairs drag down Brother Cheng!”

While speaking, Jiang Ning pried Cheng Ran’s fingers apart, then leapt from the carriage and landed on the ground.

At this time, the brightly lit Inner City streets were nearly deserted.

Jiang Ning landed on the ground, his blackwood saber slanted across his waist, his right hand firmly gripping the blackwood hilt, veins bulging.

Such an obvious move naturally caught Xu Yunfeng’s attention.

His gaze couldn’t help but fall on the saber at Jiang Ning’s waist.

“How audacious, barely half a month into learning Martial Arts and you dare draw a blade against me! Even your elder brother Jiang Li wouldn’t have the guts to do this now!”

At this moment, Jiang Ning saw Xu Yunfeng’s attention was attracted by the stance of his right hand holding the blade.

He was about to speak to divert his attention, his left hand also firmly clutching a bag of quicklime powder.

Regardless of whether this surprise attack would be effective or not, he was going to try and give himself the greatest advantage possible.

Just at that moment.

A deep and resounding voice came from a corner in the distance.

“You’re quite bold too, to dare lay a hand on an apprentice of mine?”

Hearing this voice, Jiang Ning’s gaze froze.

Cheng Ran’s face showed joy, “It’s Master Wang!”

Xu Yunfeng’s body, on the other hand, shook violently, his eyes revealing a surge of fear.

“How did he get here?!”

At that moment, everyone’s gaze turned towards the source of the voice.

They saw a figure emerging from the distant street corner.

Not particularly tall, but a burly figure.

This person was Wang Jin, who had rushed over from Canglang Martial Arts Hall.

Witnessing the scene unfolding from afar, Wang Jin’s expression also grew cold.

How could he not be angry when his disciple, who had just been accepted today, was being intercepted and attacked halfway?

If anything truly happened to Jiang Ning, and word got out, his reputation in Luoshui County would be utterly ruined.

His most valued disciple, just accepted during the day, and in trouble by night.

The thought of the ridicule he would face from his peers if this incident spread was unbearable.

Immediately, Wang Jin felt somewhat relieved.

Thankfully, Mr. Shen sent someone to inform me; otherwise, I would have had no idea that Jiang Ning was ambushed by men sent by the Cao family.

If I hadn’t arrived tonight, who knows what end Jiang Ning would have met!?

If he had been crippled, no matter how heaven-defying his Martial Arts talent and flair, it would be difficult for him to achieve great success in this life!

That would have been such a pity!

Under several pairs of eyes, Wang Jin moved like a White Ape bounding through the forest, in a few bounds he was between Jiang Ning and Xu Yunfeng.

“Is it you who wanted to make a move on my disciple, Wang Jin?”

Hearing this interrogation, as if it were right beside his ear, Xu Yunfeng’s body trembled slightly, and he quickly bowed in respect.

“I have seen Elder Wang,” he said.

“Speak!” Wang Jin said.

Once more, Xu Yunfeng bowed, “I was acting under the orders of Master Cao, to arrest Jiang Ning.”

“Arrest my disciple?” Wang Jin suddenly bellowed, “Get lost!”

“Yes!” Xu Yunfeng bowed again, then turned and left without any hesitation.

The retreating figure showed not a hint of reluctance, nor did he utter another word.

Clearly, he had acknowledged his inferiority!

“Stop!” Wang Jin was taken aback, then spoke again.

Xu Yunfeng immediately halted, turned, and bowed to Elder Wang, “Does Elder Wang have any further instructions?”

Seeing Xu Yunfeng behave this way, Wang Jin could not help but laugh with anger, “You move against my disciple and think you can just leave?”

Xu Yunfeng spoke respectfully, “I understand!”

The next moment.

Swish—

His hand flashed with the gleam of the blade as the long sword left its sheath.

Immediately, he turned the tip of the sword toward his own abdomen and stabbed.

“Chi—”

Suddenly, a sound of a blade entering flesh and separating blood from the body was heard.

“Hiss—” Xu Yunfeng, enduring the severe pain, bared his teeth and managed to say, “I am but a mere constable of the county government. If Mr. Wang were to personally take action against someone like me, it would dirty his hands.”

“It would also spread a bad reputation for Mr. Wang, of bullying the weak.”

“This stab, I ask for Mr. Wang’s forgiveness for my error today.”

Xu Yunfeng lowered his head, admitting his mistake to Wang Jin.

Drip-drip—

Drip-drip—

Bright red blood gathered at the end of the icy blade, then dropped to the ground one drip at a time.

Silence lasted less than two breaths.

“Get lost!!” Wang Jin finally spoke.

“Thank you, Mr. Wang, for your mercy!” Xu Yunfeng bowed in thanks, despite his severe pain.

Then he pulled out the blade.

Chi—

In the instant before his blood was about to spurt out, he pressed his left hand against his belly.

Soon after, he limped quickly out of sight of the group.

Watching this scene unfold, Jiang Ning’s heart tightened.

He gained a new understanding of Xu Yunfeng.

Such a person was ruthless!

Being ruthless to others was one thing, but being ruthless to oneself was the true definition of ruthlessness.

“But… it sure feels good to have backing!” Jiang Ning smiled.

At the same time, he had a new appreciation for the status of a Martial Arts Strongman.

Even a ruthless person like Xu Yunfeng showed immediate submission upon Wang Jin’s arrival.

When he realized that Wang Jin had the intention of teaching him a lesson, he did not hesitate to self-harm with his sword, blocking Wang Jin’s reason to act.

This showed how oppressive the presence of a Martial Arts Strongman like Wang Jin was to Xu Yunfeng’s psyche.

“Thank you, Master!” He bowed to Wang Jin, who stood before him.

Cheng Ran quickly jumped down from the carriage.

“Greetings to Master Wang!”

Wang Jin turned to look at the two of them. “Don’t linger outside, hurry back!”

“Yes, Master Wang!” Cheng Ran bowed, “I will take Brother Jiang back to the Martial Arts Hall at once!”

Wang Jin nodded and gave Jiang Ning another look. “Remember this day. Fists are the ultimate truth! Train hard in Martial Arts, and once you achieve Great Success, those insignificant scoundrels won’t dare to fart in your presence!”

After saying this, Wang Jin’s figure leaped up and quickly disappeared from their sight, clearly not wishing to accompany Jiang Ning and Cheng Ran.

“Teacher truly comes and goes like the wind,” Cheng Ran exclaimed with admiration.

Jiang Ning at this moment also exhaled the impure energy within him and nodded slowly.

Holding the ebony long sword in his hand, he mused to himself,

“The appearance of Wang Jin, I wonder if it’s Xu Yunfeng’s luck or mine!”

“Either way!”

“There’s no need to fight for my life today, luckily. Give me a few more days, and I could rise up strong to kill even if Xu Yunfeng has entered Martial Arts Entry.”

He murmured to himself, then took another glance in the direction Xu Yunfeng had vanished, ensuring there was no movement.

The Power brewing inside him only then gradually dissipated, and the veins that had bulged on the back of his hand returned to normal.

Seeing Jiang Ning turn back, Cheng Ran said, “Brother Jiang had such a severe killing intent just now! It even scared me stiff!”

Hearing this, Jiang Ning forced a smile, “When push comes to shove, one can’t just offer their necks for the noose or surrender without a fight! You have to struggle!”

At this moment, Cheng Ran’s expression suddenly turned somber, “I’m sorry, Brother Jiang!”

Hearing the words “I’m sorry,” Jiang Ning also immediately understood Cheng Ran’s meaning.

He quickly shook his head, “I know Brother Cheng has done his best! Nobody expected that Xu Yunfeng would have reached Martial Arts Entry!”

“It’s my fault!” Cheng Ran blamed himself, then added, “Brother Jiang, you’ll need to be more cautious from now on. Try not to step out of the Martial Arts Hall too often. Xu Yunfeng is a tough nut to crack, you’re not his match yet!”

“I understand!” Jiang Ning nodded.

“Get on the carriage, Brother. I’ll take you back to the Martial Arts Hall!”