Chapter 339: Chapter 208: Uprooting a Cypress with One Arm, Cleaving Ten Warriors with One Sword!

Having said that, Zhou Qing took the lead in stepping into Qingyun County Magistrate’s Office. Compared to Zhou Qing’s unfriendly demeanor, the woman in white, Shangguan Ke, smiled and took the initiative to make acquaintances.

"Shangguan Ke from the Donglin Shangguan Family in North Province."

"Li Feiyu from Cyan Cloud."

"Brother Li, Zhou Qing is always like this, I hope you’ll forgive him."

"No problem."

Su Mu slightly nodded, giving Shangguan Ke a higher first impression while the evaluation for Zhou Qing lowered.

After a brief interlude, Shangguan Ke also stepped into Qingyun County Magistrate’s Office. Currently, it’s a special period, not a time for greetings. The county office has already prepared horses for the three. Su Mu and the Lin Family Siblings immediately left the city.

Coincidentally, the place where County Captain Li Qiu of Qingyun County was located happened to be Shuangbai Town.

"The situation is urgent, Mr. Li, stay close."

The Lin Family Siblings noticed from the moment Su Mu mounted the horse that he seemed to ride horses rarely, possibly never before. Lin Shuang still remembered the incident when she was burned by Su Mu’s power last time and immediately made a sarcastic remark.

Though Su Mu had never ridden a horse, he was powerful enough to throw bricks. With his majestic and powerful Gang Force, stabilizing himself on the horseback was still easy.

A few miles later. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

The Lin Family Siblings couldn’t stop exchanging glances with a hint of surprise and astonishment in their eyes. They constantly sped up, expecting to see Su Mu making a fool of himself.

Unexpectedly, Su Mu caught up as the later-comer and no longer exhibited the initial stiffness and unfamiliarity upon mounting the horse. He seemed somewhat skilled. Although this equestrian ability wasn’t great, an average person could not reach this level within a year or two.

The difference from before was glaringly obvious!

"Damn it, it turns out Li Feiyu has quite a talent for horse riding."

Lin Shuang harbored resentment over the previous incident but had to admit Su Mu’s terrifying talent in equestrian skills.

Equestrian Skill (Entry-level 3%)

"Horseback riding isn’t that hard... It’s kind of fun to ride occasionally, but it’s a bit slow."

Su Mu thought to himself, seeing the entry-level equestrian skill in his mind, feeling a bit regretful that the speed of the horse was far inferior to his own Lightweight Skill, let alone the flying speed of the Fire Sparrow Transformation.

"If there’s a chance in the future, getting a horse with demon beast blood as transportation wouldn’t be bad."

Su Mu conceived this idea, beginning to understand why martial heroes in previous wuxia novels often made their debuts on horseback. When mentioning the Jianghu, it was often portrayed as a person with a sword alone, wandering freely with a horse.

The three reached Shuangbai Town under the starry sky after leaving Qingyun County.

The news of the Black Mountain Army conquering Changfeng County was still under wraps, not yet spread. At night, there were many small vendors on the streets of Shuangbai Town.

The three went straight to the Shuangbai Town Government Office and soon learned from the junior officials at the county that most of the town officials and County Captain Li Qiu were often at Shuangbai Academy.

"Let’s go to the academy."

Upon learning this, the trio did not delay and hurried to the academy. Upon arriving, the Lin Family Siblings directly presented the Qingyun County Magistrate’s Order representing Tao Xingzheng, and no one dared to stop them.

They traveled all the way to the academy’s rear courtyard, where the disciples were collecting and sealing paintings and books into boxes.

"Shuangbai Academy likely learned some secrets from Li Qiu."

Su Mu thought, while the Lin Family Siblings stopped an academy disciple with an outstretched hand.

"Take us to see Lord Li."

Just then, Su Mu’s eyes narrowed, his ears moved slightly, then he gazed toward the back mountain of Shuangbai Academy. The Lin Family Siblings noticed Su Mu’s actions and asked.

"What did you discover?"

Lin Shuang looked puzzled. Su Mu remained silent, a glimmer of light flashing in his eyes. Tao Xingzheng’s guess turned out to be correct.

"Boom!"

In an instant, a thunderous explosion sound erupted from the depths of the back mountain, and flames soared into the sky, deafening even from a distance.

The academy disciples storing the paintings and books turned pale, and many stumbled and fell from the shock, sending the books rolling to the ground.

"Who dares to be audacious here!"

An angry roar full of surprise erupted on the spot.

"Li Qiu, you dog official, come out quickly to die, your grandfather has arrived!"

A louder, blood-boiling shout echoed through the air, audible throughout Shuangbai Academy and the surrounding miles.

"Someone is attacking the academy, trying to kill the County Captain?!"

The academy disciples widened their eyes, feeling horrified that someone would attack the County Captain so openly.

"Hahaha, a bunch of worthless chickens and dogs, tonight your grandfather will kill to his heart’s content!"

A brawny man as strong as an ox, with a bearskin like a tiger’s back, laughed wildly. With a single hand, his arm surged with qi blood, uprooting a cypress tree along with soil, and hurled it, sending the tree flying several feet, smashing fiercely upon the doors and windows.

"Boom!"

The windows and doors were instantly shattered into pieces, collapsing with a loud crash. Even the beams fractured and broke, dust swirling everywhere.

The brawny man wrapped in chains contained terrifying Divine Power!

Simultaneously,

The chain-wrapped brute rampaged outside, killing freely, while a blind swordsman in a white shirt with cloth over his eyes advanced deeper with a sword in hand.

"Protect the County Captain, kill these traitors!"

A large number of Cyan Cloud Soldiers in armor, well-equipped, surged from the depths of the academy’s back mountain, surrounding and attacking the blind swordsman.

"Although my swordsmanship isn’t as good as my second sister’s, it’s enough to kill you all."

The blind swordsman muttered to himself, seemingly oblivious to the overwhelming numbers of Cyan Cloud Soldiers besieging him.

Clang!

As they advanced, clanging metallic sounds echoed with the clash of armor, and as dozens or hundreds joined in, it was immensely oppressive.

However, facing hundreds of armored soldiers, the blind swordsman remained unmoved.

The next moment.

Shing!

The longsword at his waist scraped against its scabbard, emitting a hungry and impatient sound, eager to drink blood. The chilling light flickered and crisscrossed under the dim eaves.

Sword Qi cut through the armor’s seams like a white ribbon.

Bloodlines burst open instantly, blood lights flared, and the soldiers seemed oblivious to the pain before their bodies stumbled. Looking down, their pupils contracted, finding their legs and arms already severed, a sword mark sliced across their necks.

Clang!

Weapons dropped to the ground, followed by the thudding sounds of bodies falling.

Killing ten people with each step, the blind swordsman advanced without obstruction.

Tonight’s attackers numbered only two: one with unparalleled Divine Power who uprooted a cypress with one arm; the other blind but unparalleled in swordsmanship, cutting through ten armor with one sword.

The two rampaged through the depths of Shuangbai Academy’s back mountain, killing anyone they saw, whether they be soldiers or unarmed academy disciples, household servants, or maids, all slain on the spot.

For a moment, the academy’s back mountain was a chaotic mess of blood and fire, howls and terror interwoven.

Huff!

A cold blade cleaved through the air, the blade cutting through beams and columns.

For the first time, the blind swordsman halted and stepped back to evade the incoming strike, the blade edge falling, shattering blue stone steps, extending a blade gash half a yard long.

"Sixth Grade? Who are you?"

The man blocking the blind swordsman was clad in a Profound Robe, hair white, his eyes shining with sharp brilliance.

"I am Wang Yu, who might you be, daring to attack the County Captain!"

"Wang Yu? Never heard of you, but your blade is somewhat similar to that old chap at the Hongmen Martial Arts Hall in Changfeng City, though that old guy is already dead under my sword."

The blind swordsman wore a puzzled expression, then his lips curled slightly, uttering a sentence.

"What, Hongmen Martial Arts Hall? You killed Zhang Lin?"

Wang Yu’s eyes narrowed, feeling a chill in his heart, a look of unprecedented solemnity appeared on his face, "Who exactly are you?"

"Zhang Lin? That old guy seemed to be named Zhang... I am the Right Protector of the Black Mountain Army, as for the name... you can call me White Shirt."

"You are no match for that old guy, and you can’t stop me... Tonight, I’ve come to kill the dog official Li Qiu."

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