enjoyebooks Chapter 51 The Master bowed three times
Chapter 51 The Master bowed three times
We arrived at Huashikou.
There were already dozens of people gathered in front of the Cheng family's Bagua Gate.
Each of them was sharp and imposing, carrying various weapons, yet they did not utter a sound.
He stood quietly, his face as still as water.
Despite it being springtime, with flowers in full bloom and the warm sun shining down, it still makes one feel a chill in their heart.
The disciples of the Bagua Boxing School stood silently on the periphery, watching the scene unfold before them, wanting to approach but not daring to.
This is the scene that Li Xin saw as he walked along the street.
I also saw the worry in the eyes of my young disciples.
"Heh, this is quite a frightening sight."
Li Xin chuckled.
He couldn't help but look curiously at Senior Sister Feiyan beside him.
What kind of madness is she, coming to deliver the message with such a bright smile?
Don't they know their house is surrounded?
"It's even scarier inside."
Cheng Feiyan nodded.
His gaze fell on the ebony coffin in front of the door, and his eyebrows twitched involuntarily.
When Li Xin entered the courtyard, he saw that six chairs had already been set up, and six people were sitting in them.
There was a square table in the middle of the chairs, with tea on it.
The aroma of tea wafted through the air, yet no one picked up a cup.
There was still one person who hadn't sat down.
This man was broad-shouldered and burly, standing a full 1.9 meters tall. He stood in the courtyard like a stone mountain, completely still.
He carried a large sword on his back, had a lion-like nose and a wide mouth, was about thirty years old, and had a powerful and imposing presence. He looked somewhat familiar.
What was most striking was not that he looked very much like the old bodyguard Zhang Shijie, but that he had a black band tied around his arm and a white cloth tied around his head.
His eyes were bloodshot as he stared intently at the doorway.
He watched as Li Xin walked into the courtyard, his eyes wide and filled with murderous intent.
Li Xin could guess the man's identity; it must be Zhang Yuanhao, the aggrieved man who had come to demand an explanation.
I've heard that this person is a rising star of the [Huiyou Escort Agency].
He is rumored to be the next "God Fist".
As Zhang Shijie's eldest son, he learned the family's Tiger Soul Saber from a young age and later became a disciple of the Divine Fist Song Zhichao, mastering the essence of his fist techniques.
A set of Three Emperors Cannon Hammers once earned a reputation in the martial arts world of the North as "three punches are invincible, and one sword is hard to defend against".
Using the deadly move of "Master's Three Bows," he single-handedly stormed the enemy lines, breaking through the three strongholds of Biyun and killing forty-eight fierce bandits on the spot.
I heard that on the day he made his move, he didn't even draw his sword, relying solely on his fists to withstand the weapons.
Knives clashed and broke, guns struck and snapped; onlookers saw only corpses flying everywhere, but never saw him pause for a moment.
This is some information that Senior Sister Cheng Feiyan mentioned on the way.
It is said that this person's martial arts skills surpass even his father's.
Even against the Six Great Masters of the Capital, it's not impossible to put up a fight.
Some people suspect that he is only one step away from achieving mastery of internal energy, a sudden enlightenment.
Some say that he was born with a strong physique and amazing talent, and his combat strength is not necessarily much worse than that of the Six Greats.
"Disciple greets Master."
Li Xin entered the room, bowing deeply to the ground, performing all the proper courtesies. Just as he straightened up, he saw his master, Cheng Yuanhua, give him a subtle wink.
It seems they are trying to convey some message.
At the same time, he spoke up: "This is Master Song, the chief镖头 (bodyguard/escort) of Huiyou, this is Master Wang, the chief镖头 (bodyguard/escort) of Yuanshun, and there is also Master Tan, the chief镖头 (bodyguard/escort) of Yongxing, and Master Wu, the chief镖头 (bodyguard/escort) of Tongxing..."
"Those who travel the martial arts world to escort goods or protect others, each with their own stance, inevitably clash with their fellow practitioners."
Generally speaking, people will give each other face when they introduce themselves. Even if it comes to war, they will still show some courtesy.
As the saying goes, "Leave a way out for others, so you can meet again in the future."
"My disciple, I am filled with remorse for what happened this time. I only blame myself for not explaining things clearly to you beforehand. Indeed, it is the father's fault if he does not teach his son properly, for he did not teach him strictly..."
"Master, the fault lies not with you, nor with your disciple. A true man stands between heaven and earth by relying on the sword and spear in his hand and the righteousness in his heart."
If the road is uneven, someone will level it. If something is unfair, someone will take care of it.
The world is in turmoil, corrupt officials run rampant, and the people are suffering.
Some things, once they happen, cannot be ignored.
Some people, they just have to die.
Li Xin suddenly looked up and spoke, interrupting Cheng Yuanhua's subsequent apology.
He knew what his master, Cheng Yuanhua, wanted to say.
The reason he was called over was not to make him actually fight to the death, but to offer his life and fortune as collateral, apologize, and try to let the matter drop.
If you should kowtow, then kowtow; if you should admit your mistakes, then admit your mistakes.
Who knows, Master might even mutilate himself, leaving three cuts and six holes or something.
Anyway, let's take the blame for this.
After all, Zhang Shijie was a renowned figure in the martial arts world, and the dead should be respected.
He committed murder himself, bringing about a terrible disaster.
With many prominent figures in the capital witnessing this, it's not a bad thing that the grudges were resolved in this way.
Otherwise, Zhang Yuanhao of the Huiyou Escort Agency, fueled by anger, would raise an army under the pretext of avenging his father and want to fight to the death.
From any perspective, he couldn't stop it, nor did he have any reason to.
The rules of the underworld become rules because everyone is willing to abide by them.
If you don't comply, you will be attacked by the masses.
Even though Cheng Yuanhua was one of the Six Wonders of the Capital.
One cannot bear the consequences of breaking the rules on one's own.
He can stop others from seeking revenge in private, but he cannot stop them from openly coming to his door to challenge him.
This shows how much pressure these people put on Cheng's Bagua and on their master.
But Li Xin did not agree with this rule.
He felt that this was a bad habit of the underworld.
One was hit, two more appeared; leading out the radish brought out the mud. They acted without considering right or wrong, only their own stance.
Whoever is willing to abide by these rules can do so.
Just don't cry in the end.
"What did you say? You attacked and killed my father, and then, after his death, you smeared his reputation?"
Zhang Yuanhao could no longer listen. He took a step forward... The whip behind his head stood upright like a spear or halberd.
This person's energy was already extremely powerful, unintentionally flowing through the tips of his hair.
He is indeed a formidable expert.
Li Xin suddenly laughed: "Let's set aside whether the gunshot wound to the back of the neck was a sneak attack or not. As for tarnishing his reputation, do I need to tarnish it for him?"
Zhang Yuanhao, I ask you, are you aware of the fact that Judge Yang used trickery and coercion to extort money and drive people to their deaths?
Furthermore, that corrupt official, despite his advanced age, still gathers a batch of young girls every year for his amusement.
But when things don't go their way, families are destroyed and lives are lost. Afterwards, they are even tortured to death… Do your friends know about these things?
"What does it matter if I know or I don't? Whether Judge Yang is an upright official or has committed heinous crimes, what does it have to do with my father?"
As a security escort agency, Huiyou's open doors naturally indicate that it was entrusted with a task and was therefore fulfilling its duty.
Does this mean that after accepting a shipment, one must first determine whether the goods come from a good family or are ill-gotten gains?
If that's the case, how can the escort agency still operate? What's the point of their home security business?
In this vast world, how many families truly maintain their integrity? And where would they find the money to hire bodyguards?
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuanhao calmed down and began to refute Li Xin's words, one by one.
The renowned figures sitting on the chairs all nodded in agreement.
If everyone stands on a moral high ground to criticize others, then no one in the world will be perfect...
Business will not be able to continue.
Determining the origin of the goods and the integrity of the consignor is a major challenge.
Ten parts money, nine parts blood.
Does this mean that if we encounter an unscrupulous employer, none of us will be able to earn money or make a living?
"Well said. Regardless of right or wrong, profit comes first."
The guards sent by your escort agency only ask whether the other party keeps its promise and pays the money.
They don't ask what the other party did or whether it was utterly immoral.
When employers do evil, you protect them; when enemies come to your door, you block them.
If someone comes to me, I say it's none of my business. I'm just doing what they asked me to do.
What a loyal act! This way, one avoids the consequences of one's actions.
When he stepped in to protect someone, he was killed, yet he still cried out that he was wronged and wanted to gather his relatives and friends to accuse others of doing wrong.
I don't know where you get the nerve!
Li Xin sneered and said, "Could it be that only he can kill, but no one can kill him?"
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