Chapter 13

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Liu Haoping, Yuzhou City’s Cao Gang’s Branch Master.

Cao Gang had a total of 36 branch masters since its founding. There seemed to be a lot of them, but the truth was that not all of them were powerful experts in the martial world. In the eyes of ordinary people, they were high and mighty existences.

However, not many of these 36 leaders could be heard throughout the entire martial world.

Liu Haoping was one of them.

He was originally a beggar from Linjiang City, and he had lived on the streets since he was young and begged along the streets. Later on, he was fortunate enough to join Cao Gang and become a member of Cao Gang. Because his natural talent was extremely high, he was ruthless and decisive in his actions, and he quickly made a name for himself in Cao Gang. After that, he was taken seriously by Cao Gang’s leader, Liu Qingshan, and he was taken in as a foster son.

Liu Qing Shan treated him like his own son and nurtured him wholeheartedly. With Liu Haoping’s ability, he quickly became one of the 36 leaders.

In the martial world, he was famous. He was even more infamous especially in the underworld, making people fearful.

Cao Gang and the Furious Whale Gang had been at war for three years. In the end, they had annexed the Furious Whale Gang and taken over all of their territories. Liu Haoping had contributed greatly, but he was extremely vicious. It was said that the wife of the leader of the Furious Whale Gang, Madam Chen, had been played to death by him.

Cruel, vicious, decisive, and outstanding. Such a person was the cornerstone of Cao Gang, and also the future of Cao Gang.

Since Liu Haoping was Liu Qingshan’s foster son, he would definitely know Qingshan’s Qingshan Palm Technique. That was a True Martial technique, in addition to his peak Rank Three cultivation.

If Jiang Sanjia had been at his peak, he would not have been afraid of Liu Haoping. However, his vitality was gradually drying up, and his Qi and blood had been declining recently. He was not Liu Haoping’s match at all.

Many thoughts flashed past in a flash.

“Am I going to die here?”

Jiang Sanjia took a deep breath and intended to circulate the last strand of vital energy within his body to fight desperately.

Right at that moment, his gaze landed on the person who had saved him. His black robe covered his face, making it impossible to see his exact appearance, but his eyes were still as calm as water.

It was too peaceful, just like the quiet mountain village at dusk.

No matter how calm he was, it was useless. In front of absolute strength, everything was just fabricated.

Jiang Sanjia shook his head secretly and sighed inwardly. “So what if you know about the Hundred Steps Flying Sword? So what if you know about the Bodhi Bead? In the end, it’s all for naught.”

At this moment, he suddenly discovered that An Jing’s palm was caressing his scabbard.

What now?

Was he prepared to fight to the death?

Or was he scared silly?

“Move aside!” roared Liu Haoping.

His tall and sturdy body was like a small mountain. The moment he stepped out, it was as if the entire dungeon was shaking.

Of course, this was just an illusion.

The dungeon was so sturdy that it was impossible for it to tremble just because of the impact of a few hundred pounds.

This was an aura!

Liu Haoping looked at Jiang Sanjia. The coldness in his eyes could freeze someone to death.

This old thing in front of him was what his foster father had asked him to watch over. He definitely could not let anything go wrong.

As he spoke, he stretched out his palm and intended to grab Jiang Sanjia.

However, his gaze suddenly landed on the man in a navy blue robe beside him. His eyes were as calm as water and as calm as an abyss.

“You dare come to break into the prison? You really are courting death!”

Liu Haoping sneered and turned his palm.

If Jiang Sanjia really escaped, then he would be a sinner. This person before him had almost made him commit a mistake, so he had to kill him!

Boom!

A huge palm appeared in the air and slammed down like a mountain.

An Jing finally moved the moment the giant palm descended.

“This time around, we must finish this quickly. Otherwise, there will be another unforeseen event.”

Chi!

The sword light was unsheathed, and in an instant, the entire quiet dungeon became translucent.

The sword cut through the dark night like the morning sun, its dazzling edge illuminating An Jing’s face.

“This is…”

Liu Haoping could not see the trajectory of the sword, but at that moment, his heart tightened. His life had already disappeared with the darkness into the dawn.

…

In the Pear Garden of Yuzhou City, night fell and moonlight poured down like water.

“The charming color of such luxuriant flowers is unappreciated and paid to the broken well.”

“How can we spend the precious time in such a beautiful spring? What kind of families would be doing things that make them happy?…”

…

Under the stage, the performer was singing an opera tune.

Thunderous applause sounded from below the stage as everyone cheered.

“Missy, according to the plan, Jiang Sanjia should be standing before you the day after tomorrow.” Tan Yun said confidently.

“It’s best if nothing goes wrong.”

Zhao Qingmei’s expression remained calm and composed.

“Yes.”

Tan Yun smiled. “Cao Gang’s reputation has been flourishing recently. Let’s dampen their spirits.”

Tan Yun was very dissatisfied with Cao Gang. The Demon Sect had left Great Yan and now they were the number one faction.

“Well, it’s about time. We should get back.”

Zhao Qingmei looked up at the moon and smiled.

Suddenly, a cool breeze blew over.

The cup on the table started to shake.

This slight change made Zhao Qingmei frown.

“Miss, what’s wrong?” Tan Yun asked in confusion.

Zhao Qingmei remained silent and looked into the distance.

At the next moment, a strong gust of wind blew over.

Then, from the depths of heaven and earth, a streak of light rushed out from the bottom, directly rushing into the nine heavens above.

Whoosh!

The light resounded through the sky with an imposing aura.

“This… What a powerful sword force!?”

Tan Yun opened his mouth wide, a trace of surprise appearing in her eyes.

The moment the light shone on her, she felt her body sway. The hairs on her skin stood up.

Although it could not be said that such sword energy and sword light did not exist, they were definitely rare existences.

…

On the Yuzhou River, on the Red Mansion pleasure boat.

“Li Yue, come and receive the guests. It’s Young Master Ming.”

A female brothel keeper with heavy makeup smiled as she lifted the curtain.

“I understand. Tell Young Master Ming to wait a moment.”

Inside the curtain was an extremely enchanting and charming woman.

The woman had a pair of peach blossom eyes, and her slightly red lips were breathtaking. Her curvaceous lips alone were enough to steal one’s soul away.

The woman was a courtesan of the Red Mansion. She was also one of the most famous courtesans of Jiangnan Dao, Li Yue.

“That is the Young Master of the Ming family, the Young Master of the largest aristocratic family in Yuzhou City,” the old procuress said anxiously.

“So what if he’s the Young Master of the Ming Clan?”

Li Yue gently inserted the hairpin.

A courtesan of a brothel was not an existence without status, especially a courtesan like Li Yue. Her talent was not inferior to the daughters of rich families. She had to be proficient in poetry, chess, calligraphy, and painting.

Most importantly, she understood men very well.

“Then I’ll go and reply first,” sighed the procuress before she quickly walked out.

Li Yue gently smiled and touched the hairpin. Then, she tidied it up and prepared to leave the ship.

At this moment, a violent gust of wind stirred up somewhere. All of the pleasure boats on the Yuzhou River began to sway.

“What happened?”

“Why is this ship shaking?”

…

The people on the pleasure boat were all very curious. They all stuck their heads out to look at the lake.

The young master of the Ming family, Ming Fei, also walked to the deck. He was bewildered. What happened?

“Look, in the sky!” Someone suddenly shouted.

Everyone followed the finger and looked over. Ming Fei was no exception.

At the same time, Li Yue also lifted the curtain, and the moment she did so, that beam of light formed the most magnificent stance.

It pierced through the sky and created a hole in the night sky.

The sky turned bright!