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When Luzi no longer concealed his true abilities and soared into the air, the sword energy that spread around instantly enveloped the entire area. Time seemed to stand still at that moment, with only this aura slowly condensing. When this energy transformed into a tangible object, it was as if a thunderclap echoed through the sky.
In the blink of an eye, a loud crack of thunder jolted the bewildered crowd awake from their slumber.
Feeling a tingling in his arm, Wei Wujie suddenly jumped back, shaking his right hand vigorously after switching the sword to his left. The blow he had just taken felt like colliding head-on with a speeding carriage! Seeing that his right hand had lost feeling and the webbing between his thumb and index finger was already cracked, Wei Wujie grimaced in pain.
Having returned to his team, Shen Bao watched as Luzi executed this strike and, while secretly astonished, realized that this was truly the level of skill he possessed. Not to mention that he had intentionally let his opponent win that last exchange; even using all his strength might not have been enough to succeed!
Just moments ago, Shen Bao had overheard the conversation between Luzi and Xingling Jun. His heart, which had long been dry, felt as if it had been moistened by a drop of water. With the awakening of a tender sprout breaking through the soil, it showcased the greatness of life. It turned out that the most beautiful flower is not defined by how brilliantly it blooms but by that moment of life’s inception!
Luzi was unaware of who he had moved with his words. He was also secretly surprised that Wei Wujie could withstand such a thunderous attack. This Thunder Strike was similar to an attack he had faced on the battlefield from Zhao Kuo, with the only difference being the context in which they focused their minds.
If one were to compare these two techniques, it must be said that as a General of the Zhao Army, Zhao Kuo’s methods were superior to those of Luzi. However, this does not imply that Zhao Kuo's techniques were inherently better; the outcome still depended on who struck first.
Luzi was not merely showing off with this one move; even the chaotic demon king Cheng Yaojin, who appeared once in a century, had three axes up his sleeve! Seeing one move fail, he prepared for his second strike against Wei Wujie. After all, scaring him was one thing; revealing a little more of his skill wouldn’t hurt!
“Again!? Come on! I will not leave until I reclaim my position!” Wei Wujie looked down at the divine weapon he had spent a year completing and noticed a small crack forming above it. He swallowed hard and raised his hand to signal that it was time for a break.
In this day and age, who has time for breaks during fights!? The sooner it's over, the better!
Luzi completely ignored Wei Wujie's desire to escape and shouted, “I’ll count to three! Regardless of whether you’re ready or not, you must take this second strike!”
The archers stationed on the wall did not fully retreat. Upon noticing that Xingling Jun was in danger, they quickly drew their bows and aimed at their target. As soon as the locked target made a move, dozens of arrows would immediately rain down upon them.
Rules should be followed at the right time! When life is in danger, one must ensure their own safety first before considering anything else. Wei Wujie did not hear Luzi starting to count and proudly laughed:
"Ha! Ha! My subordinates do not follow the rules! If they find their master in danger, they will certainly try to eliminate the threat before thinking about the rules! It’s best for you to behave or leave quickly! I will not make things difficult for you!"
Despite saying this, facing the poised Luzi, Wei Wujie stood still, not daring to move. Who knows if the person opposite would fight desperately? At least staying still meant he was temporarily safe.
"One!"
The deadly voice unexpectedly rang out, and the retainers quickly retreated to encircle Xingling Jun. The archers on the wall also heard it and drew their bows into a crescent shape with force.
Seeing someone continue counting in the face of arrows, a sweating Wei Wujie shouted, "Luzi! You fool! If you kill me, you won't escape either! Rather than all of us perishing together here, it would be better to fight another day!"
"Two!"
When Luzi firmly shouted this, a sense of complete relief surged within him. Peace is hard-won; someone must sacrifice to maintain it. Regardless of his relationship with Qi State, some rules cannot be changed by personal will. Even if he were not shot dead by Wei Wujie's retainers after launching an attack, he believed he would never leave Qi State alive.
But that’s fine! Taking revenge for my brother's family in my last moments feels like a great joy in life! When I see my obedient little chubby niece, I will have something to say! At that time, I can say: Uncle sent our enemies to hell!
Luzi squinted his eyes, focusing on his target in the crowd. He had every reason to believe he could achieve the kill. Feeling the Bronze Sword vibrating in his grip, he took a deep breath.
"Stop! Everyone stop!"
With a loud shout coming from a distance down the path, a fast horse rushed to the scene. Panting heavily, Chang Yu dismounted and grabbed Luzi's sword-wielding hand without letting go. "Innkeeper! My Lord has arrived!"
Before the words were finished, a group of Qi Army Cavalry rushed in from the Official Road. The leader was none other than Housheng, the Prime Minister of Qi State.
Housheng jumped off his warhorse and approached Luzi, casting a disdainful glance at the archers on the city wall. "Are you crazy!? Is this some talented individual from Wei Kingdom, or do they simply not regard Qi State at all!? How dare they act violently near the capital? Do they think I don't exist!?"
The arriving Cavalry Unit did not need any commands; they immediately took action upon reaching the scene. Seeing that the archers across dared to aim their bows at their own Prime Minister, they quickly drew their bows and aimed at their respective targets. With just a single command, there would be plenty of hedgehogs on the opposite side!
The retainers saw the large group of Qi Army approaching from the Official Road and initially thought to lower their weapons in goodwill. However, due to long-term military training, they could not retract their attack actions without their master's orders. Gritting their teeth in persistence, they still had not heard Xingling Jun speak. Once they saw the Cavalry forming a menacing formation across from them, they no longer dared to wait. They dropped their bows and arrows, indicating that it had all been a misunderstanding.
With Qi State troops on site, Luzi realized that his best opportunity had slipped away again. He sheathed his sword and bowed to Housheng, smiling as he said, "Prime Minister may have misunderstood; Scoundrel was just looking for an opportunity to catch up with Xingling Jun."
What had clearly been a situation on the verge of explosion had suddenly turned into old friends catching up!? Housheng looked at Luzi and found nothing unusual about him. He then surveyed the retainers and noticed no one was injured. Nodding slightly, he refrained from commenting further on the matter. He raised his hand to signal all soldiers to lower their weapons before saying:
"I have always enforced the law impartially and will not tolerate any leniency! Unauthorized brawls are not permitted within our borders! I hope you all understand! If anyone thinks they can fight it out, feel free to give it a try!"
Seeing the soldiers across stand down, Wei Wujie finally squeezed through the crowd to bow to Housheng. After all, with his status as a son of a Feudal State, there was no need for him to kneel before anyone. "Prime Minister has truly misunderstood; adhering to our Great Qi's laws is only right! Lu the Shopkeeper and I are old friends; it was all just a joke!"
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