Chapter 8, Lantern Festival (4)

Another young figure sprang out from behind Lin Zhiwen

With a tremor of his hand, the sword blade shot out like an arrow, directly piercing towards Lin Zhiwen's brow.

The shadow, along with the sword, spun rapidly like a drill, shooting towards Lin Zhiwen in the center of the hall

It was a single sentence from Lin Xin that captured her attention

Bang

Just a moment ago, he was sternly reprimanding his son, but now he has no choice but to rely on Lin Xin for help, which indeed makes his old face feel a bit flushed now

Lin Xinguang exchanged a glance with his father, stood up calmly and composedly, and led his second sister towards the inner room. On the other side, Lin Xinyuan also walked towards the inner room under the guidance of the two sisters.

The man in black floated down gracefully to the center of the hall, his masked eyes fixed intently on Lin Xin. It seemed that the previous sword strike had instilled a sense of caution in him as well

An Ying is back

At that moment, a figure in black suddenly darted in from outside the door, brandishing a long sword that glinted like a silver dragon, swiftly turning and shooting towards Lin Zhiwen.

The person she refers to as the senior brother must undoubtedly be quite formidable... After all, the ranking among various sects is undoubtedly determined by strength, and those who can become senior brothers are all experts.

An Ying emerged from the other side, holding a long sword, squinting as she stared at the man in black, her eyes revealing a hint of frenzied battle intent. This woman is a martial arts fanatic; she would never miss an opportunity to fight someone capable. Moreover, she has never held back in her attacks. If it weren't for Lin Xinru desperately holding her back multiple times, it is likely that she would have taken countless lives.

She pouted her lips, yet did not notice the cold sweat on Lin Xin's forehead standing above her

"Lord Wang, I am in trouble!" he suddenly exclaimed

Internal family master

The noise outside is growing louder, as if many people are pursuing the intruder

He swiftly retreated, performing several flips before disappearing into the night

"Old... old man, I am also a practitioner of martial arts and can stay here to lend a hand." He felt somewhat unaccustomed to calling him 'father'.

This person is the most renowned expert in the city, the old chief of the government officials, Chen Kun, known for his formidable swordsmanship. He possesses innate divine strength, reputed to have the power of one ox.

Lin Xin raised his eyes to look outside at the dark night, where all the illuminated lanterns had been extinguished. A hint of apprehension appeared on his face

The man in black wields a long sword that is unstoppable, sweeping away everything in its path

That strike just now could only be executed with internal martial arts to deflect the sword from the hand. This young girl before me is surprisingly also a practitioner of internal swordsmanship. Observing her movements and footwork, her strength is at most slightly weaker than mine.

Even Lord Chen Kun cannot stop it?! Lin Xinguang's expression slightly paused. The body blocking in front of the girl shrank slightly, yet remained calm.

I want to leave! An Ying thrust her sword forward, and six points of white light flashed at the tip of her sword, revealing the signature move of the Hong Song sword technique, the Da Song Yang Needle

A deep voice sounded. Suddenly, a figure shot out from the left side of the hall, a tall and robust middle-aged man dressed in black silk with red edges. With a swift motion, he flicked his hand, and a silver light burst forth, shooting towards the man in black.

During this period of practicing with Boyunzi, he has encountered blood again, and his heart is no longer as fearful of taking action as it once was. At such critical moments, having one more person naturally adds to the strength.

Lin Zhiwen glanced at Lin Zhiwu beside him, as well as the several guests seated in the guest area, feeling somewhat reassured.

Zheng

Seek death!

What is this

"I am still alive! You don't even listen to my words anymore, do you?" Lin Zhiwen was immediately a bit angry, and he pointed to the inner door, "Quickly go inside and hide properly!"

Her agility was surprisingly strong as she leaped into the air and pursued closely.

"How foolish, I never expected the other party to charge in directly." He shook his head, a hint of mockery appearing on his face. He positioned himself in front of Lin Xinyuan and Lin Xinyue, as well as the other women, waving a folding fan back and forth with great composure and elegance

At that moment, a figure suddenly emerged from the right side of the man in black. He was elderly with white hair, yet his physique was robust, and he swung a curved blade in a side slash towards the man in black

Suddenly, a crisp sound echoed, seemingly coming from nowhere, as if something had snapped.

Master, leave this person to me

Arrange for a few children to go in and hide first. The rest should disperse according to the plan he instructed directly

Ding!

Shu family! At this moment, Lin Zhiwen's face had already turned somewhat pale. The two ambushed experts were unexpectedly repelled in an instant, indicating that the power of this man in black was far from ordinary. It seems that even the experts of the Shu family may not be able to handle it

The lobby was enveloped in silence, with the twenty to thirty people present not daring to make a sound. Some who had already entered the inner door quietly emerged at this moment, looking at Lin Xin, who stood in front of Lin Zhiwen, and were momentarily at a loss for words.

"Alright..." Lin Zhiwen fell silent for a moment, regained her breath, and sat down heavily in the chair, gasping for air.

Since childhood, Lao Si has not gotten along with him, and their relationship has not been very good. At this moment, it is only natural for him to take pleasure in his misfortune

Suddenly, several guards entered from the side and began to arrange for the young masters and young ladies to retreat to the inner chambers for safety

Hehe... I didn't expect it, I didn't expect it... Lin Zhiwen, today I will let you off the hook

But Dad ... ... " Lin Xin wanted to say something else

With precision, it struck just below the blade of the sword. In a soft sound, the sword was lifted upward and forcefully pinned against the screen in the hall behind Lin Zhiwen

Suddenly, a silver light illuminated from the side

At this moment, in the center of the hall, the blade and the sword collided with a thunderous sound. Chen Kun, wielding the Ox-Cleaving Blade, had not yet had the chance to unleash his full strength when he suddenly felt a terrifying explosive force emanating from the opponent's sword.

The man in black slightly moved his eyes, focusing intently on the approaching An Ying. Internal family swordsmanship

In the shadowed side, Lin Xin slowly stepped out, tightly gripping a long sword in his hand, coldly staring at the masked man who stood in front of Lin Zhiwen

The young figure in mid-air struck fiercely at the opponent's head with both fists, while surprisingly managing to slightly rotate the body in mid-air, causing the fists to trace an arc.

In an instant, chaos erupted at the scene

Lin Xin, however, walked up to Lin Zhiwen.

This time he is fully prepared, just waiting for the other party to fall into the trap. His several sons and daughters are the foundation of the Lin family, the hope for its expansion. If any harm comes to them, it would be a loss that cannot be compensated. Even though the eldest son is doing slightly worse, he is still the root of Lin Zhiwen. If anyone dares to touch a single hair on them, he will not hesitate to fight to the death with that person

The silver light and the sword blade collided more than ten times in the blink of an eye

"There is no 'but'!" Lin Zhiwen interrupted him and shouted

Hmph

Before he could react, he felt as if he was soaring through the clouds, being thrown backward with great force

Fool! The sharp voice of the man in black suddenly erupted, as if amplified by a high-pitched speaker, extremely piercing. The speed in his hand suddenly accelerated again

"Children, hurry up and go inside," Lin Zhiwen said with a stern expression, reprimanding, "This is not a place for you to speak, quickly go inside and hide!"

As Chen Kun rushed out, the hearts of everyone present immediately steadied. Looking again at Lin Zhiwen, it was evident that a hint of coldness flickered in his eyes, clearly indicating that he had anticipated this situation long ago and had arranged for Captain Chen Kun to lie in ambush here

Even in such a critical moment, he remained calm and composed, while the gazes of several cousins behind him were as sweet as honey, suggesting that with just a casual flirtation, one could easily end up in bed with him

However ... ...

"Good... good... very good... new as... you truly are..." He grasped Lin Xin's hand tightly, unsure of how to express himself

I have arrived

It seems that I still have to take action...

With a snap, the silver light unexpectedly shattered, and Lord Wang's eyes widened in disbelief, as if he could not believe he had been defeated in an instant. He staggered back several steps, crashing against the wall, and with a cough, spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, holding only a broken sword in his hand

Senior Brother! I can see that I am about to catch up, but An Ying can only put away her sword, looking quite unwilling. Can't I have a moment of enjoyment?

In just a few moments, almost within seven or eight seconds, none of the ambushed external experts were able to stop the man in black even for a single step. It was only with the final intervention of An Ying and Lin Xin that Lin Zhiwen's life was ultimately saved

Not only he, but also Lin Xinguang, Lin Xinyuan, and others beside him had their mouths agape, almost large enough to fit a goose egg.

This time can be described as extremely perilous; had that man in black acted recklessly and taken action directly, the outcome would indeed have been quite disastrous

The sword reflected a silvery light, piercing straight towards Lin Zhiwen's forehead. Lin Zhiwen's face turned pale, his eyes widened, revealing a look of despair.

Lin Xin and An Ying stood together, their brows furrowed. It was unlikely that such a skilled master could be dealt with by just a few people at home. He had witnessed the various insidious methods of Master Bo Yunzi, and with the possibility of some chance of victory alongside An Ying, they might stand a chance. Outsiders do not understand the prowess of internal martial arts masters; only those who truly comprehend can grasp their strength.

Since you have arrived, why do you not make your presence known, my friends

The sword that just deflected the flying sword was not his doing, but rather that of An Ying. He then stepped forward, adopting the demeanor of a skilled expert, feigning concern that there were accomplices outside, and did not dare to leave Lin Zhiwen's side. It was only by having An Ying take action that the man was frightened away

Bang

Seeing Lin Zhiwen lose his temper, Lin Xin could only turn around with a frown and walk towards the inner door. When he turned his head, he happened to catch sight of Lin Xinguang's cold expression, which clearly contained a hint of mockery.

A faint smile appeared in Lin Xinguang's eyes. It was evident that his father had made ample preparations to invite Chen Kun, the strongest expert in Hongsong City.

At this moment, Zhao Yuniang also came over to pull Lin Xin and quietly comfort him. Lin Xin was at a loss for words and could only respond to his mother perfunctorily.

Terrifyingly, the sword of the man in black remained unchanged, spinning rapidly as it shot towards Lin Zhiwen.

His tall body crashed into two mahogany chairs, sliding more than half a meter on the ground before coming to a stop, and he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood

Suddenly, everyone was taken aback, and a woman gasped in shock. Some of the more timid individuals had already begun to hasten towards the inner door, fearing that they might be caught in the fallout.

The person from the Shu family was thrown aside like a broken sack, crashing heavily against the wooden pillar and rolling down, losing consciousness.

At this point, he has already made his decision

The rest of the individuals who came along are merely average practitioners, while he is the only true master of internal martial arts; it is impossible for this person to be his opponent

Click!

As soon as the sound faded away

The sound attracted the attention of everyone in the hall, and for a moment, the room fell silent. It was then that everyone realized that outside in the dark night, not a single sound could be heard; the guards who had been rushing and pursuing just moments ago were now completely silent.