While on Mount Hua, my mind is at peace!

Chapter 28 Battle of Chenjia Village

As dusk fell, Lin Zhennan and his son personally led the team to deliver the goods to an open space in the center of Chenjia Village. There were three roads leading to this open space, and after waiting for a while, the sound of horses could be heard from one of the roads.

Dozens of ronin from the Fusang Association rode up on horseback, swords at their sides, and galloped towards them. As they approached, they pulled on the reins, and dozens of fine horses reared up, their forelegs almost hitting Lin Zhennan's nose. Lin Pingzhi gripped his sword hilt, but Lin Zhennan quickly pulled him back, signaling with his eyes not to act rashly.

The leader, a white-haired ronin, said to Lin Zhennan, "Unbelievable! You, Lin Zhennan, a mere merchant, have such audacity! Knowing this is a trap, you still chose to walk into it. Whose power are you relying on? That swordsman, or that young man?"

Lin Zhennan recognized him as Saigo Kazuya, the vice president of the Fusang Association, and the riders on horseback were also elite members of the Fusang Association. He was secretly alarmed, but kept a straight face and said:

"Our civilization is different from that of the barbarians. Since you hold the key to victory, why waste your breath here? Just state your demands."

Xixiang chuckled and said loudly, "Master Yu, did you hear that? This Chief Escort Lin has already backed down and is letting us make our demands."

A flurry of footsteps sounded, and Yu Canghai appeared from another path, leading dozens of Qingcheng Sect disciples. Lin Zhennan frowned upon seeing Yu Canghai: "Master Yu! It's one thing for you to covet my Lin family's Evil-Slaying Sword Manual, but how can you collude with the Japanese? What exactly are you trying to do?"

Yu Canghai coldly replied, "There are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests! What the Fusang Association does in Fujian has to do with my Qingcheng Sect. As long as we can wipe out that kid and all of you and obtain the sword manual, we can put everything else aside."

Saigo said smugly, "Chief Escort Lin, I've made a deal with Abbot Yu. He wants the sword manual, and I want your Lin family's assets. Your Lin family is one of the most prominent families in Fuzhou! Obtaining your assets will greatly benefit our organization's business in Fujian."

Lin Zhennan said calmly, "Let me let you know that my Lin family did indeed possess a copy of the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual, but it has already been reduced to dust by Mr. Yue. My Lin family's assets have also long been transferred to Mr. Yue's name. Even if you slaughter my entire Lin family, you will not obtain anything."

Saigo and Yu Canghai exchanged a glance, both realizing that Lin Zhennan's words were not untrue. Saigo ordered his men, "Seize him, and his son too. We won't have to worry about that brat surnamed Yue not coming out."

Dozens of ronin dismounted, drawing their swords in unison, the flashing blades dazzling everyone's eyes. The镖师 (bodyguards/escorts) of Fuwei Escort Agency had never seen such a sight before, and they trembled with fear. Only because Lin Zhennan and his son remained calm and composed did they manage not to flee.

Just then, one of the镖师 (bodyguards/escorts) stepped forward, drawing a long sword from his waist as he walked. Under the moonlight, Saigo could see him clearly and frowned, "It's you? You're not dead?"

Chen Ji stopped in front of the ronin, brandished his long sword, pointed it diagonally downwards, and his face was more solemn than ever before.

"That's right, you still remember me? You were severely wounded by General Yu and fled to our Chenjia Village. My mother, unaware of your background, kindly took you in. But after you recovered, you not only killed my mother but also slaughtered the entire village..."

"I even joined the Fusang Association just to see you, but I never expected to see you here instead. Heaven have mercy, give back the lives of the hundreds of my family members from Chenjia Village!"

Before Chen Ji could finish speaking, he had already pounced straight into the ronin's ranks like a ferocious wolf. Saigo's face was ashen, and he shouted, "Kill him! Attack him all at once, kill him!" The ronin unleashed their sword skills, surrounding Chen Ji completely, until not even a corner of his clothes could be seen from the outside.

Seeing that Xixiang's men were being held back by Chen Ji alone, Yu Canghai cursed and waved his hand. His disciples then rushed forward and charged towards Lin Zhennan and the others.

Lin Zhennan and his son drew their swords to meet the enemy, and the bodyguards, steeling themselves, also drew their weapons. Just as the two sides were about to clash, a figure suddenly leaped down from the hillside beside the road. The Qingcheng Sect disciples were startled and stopped in their tracks.

"Deng Jun from Fuqing has come uninvited to lend a helping hand to Brother Yue."

Deng Jun raised his palm, and with two loud thuds, two Qingcheng disciples were knocked to the ground, coughing up blood. Seeing the overwhelming power of Deng Jun's palm strikes, the other disciples hesitated for a moment, and several more were taken down by him. Lin Zhennan and the others were greatly encouraged and rushed forward.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Yu Canghai was about to step forward when suddenly a figure flashed before his eyes and he was blocked by a handsome young man.

Yu Canghai sized Yue Feng up and down, his face frosty, and said in a sneer, "Nephew Yue, do you think you can disregard me just because you're in your father's name? Do you know that for what you've done, even if I kill you, Yue Buqun will have to admit defeat!"

Yue Feng spread his arms wide and laughed, "Come on, come and kill me!" Suddenly, he drew his sword and thrust it at Xixiang on another road.

Although Saigo noticed Yue Feng's appearance, he never expected that Yue Feng would attack him. Yue Feng's sword was indeed as swift as lightning. Saigo only felt a pain in his leg, and half of his lower leg had been cut off by Yue Feng.

Yu Canghai was taken aback: "How can this little thief's swordsmanship be so fast!" Seeing Yue Feng's second sword strike follow closely behind, he hurriedly thrust his sword towards Yue Feng's back.

This was a strategy of "besieging Wei to rescue Zhao," a tactic that never failed. Yue Feng, however, seemed oblivious, his feet moving rapidly, using some unknown movement technique, so Yu Canghai's sword tip remained a foot away from Yue Feng's body, unable to catch up no matter what.

After Saigo's lower leg was severed by Yue Feng's sword, he was in excruciating pain and instinctively dodged to the other side. In this way, he could use the horse's body as a shield to block Yue Feng's pursuit.

However, Yue Feng reached out and pushed the horse's rump, the gentle force of his Demon-Subduing Palm causing the tall horse to shove to the side. His right hand, with its longsword, pierced Saigo's shoulder almost without delay.

Yue Feng was using a sword that could cut through iron like mud, and with the enhancement of his true energy, it became even sharper. He silently severed one of Xi Xiang's arms.

In the early stages of his contact with the Fusang Association, Yu Canghai had also tried Saigo's martial arts and knew that the vice president of the Fusang Association was no less skilled than him. Now, seeing Yue Feng sever a leg with one sword and an arm with two, even he, who was used to the ups and downs of the martial arts world, couldn't help but feel a chill.

He turned his head and saw that the Qingcheng Sect disciples were being pushed back by Deng Jun and the Lin family father and son. He thought to himself, "While that kid is chasing the Japanese, let's capture one first." He was about to take a step when Yue Feng let out a clear whistle, and Zhang Yunfei and Li Yunshang flashed in and blocked Yu Canghai's way.

Yu Canghai recognized the thief from the Swallow Gate and was furious: "What kind of lowlife dares to block my Songfeng Temple!" Before he could finish speaking, countless cold lights suddenly appeared before his eyes, like stars and arrows, catching him off guard.

Yu Canghai was shocked and realized that his swordsmanship was insufficient to withstand all these cold glints, so he rolled to the side.