The Lin family also traveled by carriage, carrying only some valuables and property certificates such as land deeds. They also brought a considerable amount of silver notes, indicating that Lin Zhennan was clearly considering having his son, Lin Pingzhi, join the Huashan Sword Sect.

Although the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual is powerful, it’s now commonplace. Given a choice, who would be willing to castrate themselves to practice it?

Moreover, according to the information released by the Dragon Guardian Manor and some major forces, the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual actually has flaws. At most, it can allow people to enter the fourth rank, but it is very difficult to enter the third rank, and it is absolutely impossible to enter the innate rank.

However, for most people in the lower ranks of the martial arts world, the fifth rank is something they can’t even imagine, while the fourth and third ranks are something they would be laughing in their dreams.

Therefore, they didn’t care about such defects at all, which led to the ever-growing army of self-castration.

“Yue Buqun has already left.”

“That’s natural. Now that he’s confirmed there’s no perfect sword manual, witnessed the true strength of the Lin family father and son, and knows that Lin Pingzhi will most likely become his disciple, there’s no need for him to continue following us. If we were exposed, it would be a huge problem, a real disaster.”

Zhang Weihao and Xue Qianxun were using telepathy, so Yue Lingshan naturally couldn’t hear them. There were only the three of them in the carriage now. Mei Lan Zhu Ju had gone to the Lin family’s carriage and were acting as temporary drivers, with two people taking turns driving and the other two accompanying them as guards.

During this time, there were also times when Lin Zhennan and his son Lin Pingzhi sparred with the four sisters Mei, Lan, Zhu, and Ju. As a result, any sword servant could easily kill the father and son.

However, the father and son finally figured out Zhang Weihao’s background. No wonder he had such a grand entourage and such amazing skills. He was actually the legendary son of the richest man.

“Junior brother, you’re not busy right now, are you? Could you tell me more about that martial arts king Luffy? I think this is the best story you’ve ever told. Did the three great villains of the Spring and Autumn Period, the itinerant swordsman, really exist?”

“Of course, the legend of the itinerant knife seller has always existed, and there are such people in the martial arts world. In fact, your junior brother is a modern-day itinerant knife seller. When I meet a suitable target, I will give him the legendary divine weapon, just like the Water-Severing Sword in my hand.”

“What? Junior brother, you’re the one who sells knives on credit? Then how about your senior sister, can I be one of you?”

“What do you mean, ‘can’t’? Don’t even mention me. You can’t even beat one of my sword servants. Wait until you can beat Mei, Lan, Zhu, and Ju before you talk. They’re only sixteen, younger than you.”

Yue Lingshan was instantly devastated and became withdrawn. She suddenly realized that she had taken a wrong turn all these years and should never have practiced the Huashan Sword Technique.

As expected, basic swordsmanship is the most powerful; true sword masters only practice basic swordsmanship.

Xue Qianxun’s adoring smile instantly vanished, replaced by a serious expression. Clearly sensing something, she immediately sent a telepathic message to Mei Lan Zhu Ju behind her, alerting them to be on high alert as well.

Actually, there were many spies and lackeys along the way, but most of them were not up to par. But this time it was different; a real expert had appeared.

By observing their breathing, one can sense the other person’s internal strength cultivation level; they are definitely not an ordinary expert.

Aji was naturally the first to discover it, but he didn’t care. He couldn’t tell how deep the young master’s cultivation was yet, but he could tell that Xue Qianxun was already at the third rank and could circulate her microcosmic orbit, indicating that she had the potential to break through to the innate realm.

However, a group of martial arts practitioners soon blocked their way. Their clothes were not uniform in color and the materials varied in quality.

It’s clear that this is a mob, deliberately gathered together. They are probably a group of fools who have practiced the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual but are not satisfied and want more.

“May I ask if Chief Escort Lin is in the carriage?”

Xue Qianxun jumped out of the carriage and questioned the crowd blocking their way: “Who are you? What business do you have with Chief Escort Lin?”

“I don’t mean anything else, I just want to know if the Lin family still has a perfect version of the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual, so that I don’t have to castrate myself.”

“Self-castration is acceptable, but are there any versions that can break through the innate level?”

…

A group of people quickly started asking questions all at once. Some hadn’t castrated themselves yet and wanted the non-castrated version, while others had already castrated themselves and wanted a more perfect version than the one they had. In short, they were insatiable and greedy.

But this is the real martial arts world.

“No, if they really did, the Lin family would have trained it themselves long ago. It wouldn’t be your turn. We are from the Huashan Sword Sect. The Lin family is now under our protection. Go back to where you came from, or don’t blame me for being ruthless with my sword.” Zhang Weihao led Yue Lingshan out of the carriage.

Aji won’t make a move easily. This guy is lazy. Unless he encounters an irresistible and powerful opponent, that is, a master of innate talent, he will basically play dead 24 hours a day. He is not Zhang Weihao’s henchman.

“You’re really underestimating us, aren’t you? Do you really think your Huashan Sword Sect can protect the Lin family?”

Zhang Weihao was too lazy to talk to these greedy people, so he replied directly: “How strong can an idiot who practices the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual be? If you’re bad, you should know it. The martial world is not a game. Since you’re bad and don’t know it, then you might as well leave your lives behind. Plum Sword and Bamboo Sword, this time you two will take action and leave no one alive.”

Mei Jian and Zhu Jian, who were driving the carriage, leaped forward and landed steadily in front of the carriage with a light touch. Without hesitation, they drew their blades and charged directly at the group of wandering martial artists.

The crowd immediately drew their swords to fight back, but unfortunately most of them were novices, and there were few even sixth-rank experts. They were no match for the Plum Sword and Bamboo Sword, which were comparable to the Thirteen Protectors.

Although it’s just basic swordsmanship, with the support of internal energy and internal martial arts, the Plum Sword and Bamboo Sword, which have already achieved great mastery of internal strength, are not ordinary third-rate weapons that can be easily fooled. When they work together, they can barely be considered as near-first-rate masters in the martial arts world. Even Yu Canghai himself would have to fight them to know for sure.

Lin Pingzhi also emerged to watch the spectacle and was astonished to find that Sister Mei Jian and Sister Zhu Jian were utterly humiliating the martial arts masters, who were completely helpless against them. Each sword strike was a match for one of them, and even those who had practiced the Evil-Slaying Sword Manual were no match for them.