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Ye Kai sat to the side, enjoying the service of a beautiful woman, but he did not forget the chaos that had already unfolded.
First, Shih Biao-tou took the initiative to attack two members of the Qingcheng Sect. Not only did he fail to hit anyone, but he was also casually swatted away, smashing a table in the process.
The entire scene erupted into chaos. Lin Pingzhi joined in, and his graceful demeanor combined with his handsome appearance made Ye Kai think that with this kind of skill, he might as well pursue a future as White Face!
He was fighting Yu Canghai's foolish son alone while Zheng Shi and another bodyguard continuously attacked another member of the Jia family.
For a moment, it was lively back and forth, but the two Qingcheng Sect members were not weak either. The one surnamed Yu easily dealt with Lin Pingzhi and occasionally provoked him with words that made him furious.
On the other side, the Jia member was also holding his own against two opponents. Not only did he not fall behind, but he also managed to land a blow that left one opponent bloodied and battered.
"Wow!"
Ye Kai shook his head in admiration. When he first read the original work, it wasn't this entertaining. Indeed, watching it live had a much better visual impact!
"You little brat, if you bow three times and call me 'Uncle' three times, I'll let you go!" The young man surnamed Yu laughed as he suddenly thrust a steel fork at him. He countered with a kick, sending the fork flying with a series of swift kicks before launching Shih Biao-tou away with a powerful kick.
However, before the Jia member could revel in his victory, he was suddenly struck as if by a horse, flying backward from an immense force. Even after hitting the ground, he rolled several times before finally coming to a stop, unable to move and completely out of combat.
"Missy, are you going to bow your head or not..."
"Pfft!!!"
Ye Kai had initially planned to intervene, but at that moment, he felt as if he had been struck by lightning. The expression on the young man's face turned to one of sheer terror as his gaze dropped to his abdomen where a dagger had been plunged in without him noticing.
Stories throughout history have warned people that nearly all villains meet their end due to overconfidence and excessive chatter.
It would have been better to just kill the opponent outright, but instead, he had to play at 'humiliation,' leading to his downfall!
Although Ye Kai hadn't paid much attention to this situation earlier, just as he was about to make his move, Yu Canghai's son had already met his fate in a similar manner as depicted in the original work—falling victim to his own arrogance.
Ye Kai couldn't help but let out a long sigh, thinking, "What a twist of fate!"
"Thud!"
The dagger was pulled out, blood splattering everywhere. It was clear that Old Man Yu's son was beyond saving. He could only hold on to a breath, throwing the dagger at his companion while shouting for revenge.
But that guy had already been knocked away by Ye Kai's maid, Ju, who had thrown a cup at him. Now he was…
What the hell!!!
That guy with the surname Jia actually got back up and, in the moment he caught the dagger, made a desperate lunge into the woods and fled in disarray?!
"That..."
Ju looked at her young master, who was pointing towards the forest with a stunned expression. Her face immediately flushed red as she lowered her head, nervously fiddling with the hem of her clothes. "I forgot to seal his acupoint."
"Hiss!!!"
Lin Pingzhi wasn't foolish, and neither was Zheng Shibiao. The implication of her words was clear: that guy with the surname Jia had been casually knocked away by this girl with a cup!
The three of them stood there in disbelief.
"Alright, alright, stop staring! Hurry up and bury that guy; he’s quite an eyesore. I'm still hungry," Ye Kai said, feigning anger as he shot a glare at Ju. After attracting everyone's attention, he smiled nonchalantly. "It's just a son of Qingcheng Sect's Yu Canghai. Killing him is no big deal; why are you all so tense?"
Seeing that it had come to this and the man was already dead, while Lin Pingzhi stared blankly at the corpse, Zheng Shi, the escort master, being an old hand at this, quickly offered some comforting words. He also provided enough silver coins and made some veiled threats to ensure Old Man Sa kept quiet.
"Young Master Ye..."
However, Zheng Shi and his companions weren't naive either. With such an impressive maid by his side, it was clear that this young master's abilities were not as simple as they appeared!
Ye Kai gently set down his wine cup, shaking his head with a smile. "Although I don't think much of someone like Yu Canghai, you all have truly given him an opportunity this time."
"An opportunity?" Lin Pingzhi snapped back to reality, his handsome face turning pale as he asked, "Brother Ye, what do you mean?"
"Haha..." Hearing his words, Ye Kai burst into laughter.
"Young Master Ye, what are you laughing at?" The patrons in the tavern turned their gazes toward the relaxed Young Master, with Zheng Biao Head unable to restrain himself from asking.
Ye Kai did not respond, instead looking at Lin Pingzhi with a slowly growing pity in his eyes. "Back in the day, Lin Yuantu, who founded the Fortune Guard Escort Agency, was almost a legend in both the underworld and the righteous path. Unfortunately, the current Evil-Repelling Sword Technique..."
"Eh?"
Lin Pingzhi had initially felt a surge of pride at Ye Kai's first statement about being legendary in both realms. However, the subsequent remark made his heart tremble. He had long harbored doubts about this matter but had never found any evidence.
"Brother Ye, I have a few questions that have been on my mind for some time now. I wonder if it's appropriate to ask," Lin Pingzhi took a deep breath and calmed himself.
"Go ahead!"
Ye Kai looked deeply at this version of Lin Pingzhi, who was quite different from how he appeared in the original work, and spoke lightly.
"Brother Ye, do you know? When I was younger, my father often told me stories about my grandfather. However, he never realized the doubts I held in my heart. I tried to tell him that there were issues with the Evil-Repelling Sword Technique, but he never believed me.
Over the years, although my parents did not force me to study classical texts extensively, they still hoped I would read more books.
As a result, that doubt in my mind began to grow larger and larger. The more it grew, the more I felt compelled to read.
I explored Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, and even miscellaneous writings in hopes of finding some principles related to martial arts that could prove to my father that our Evil-Repelling Sword Technique was flawed.
I was almost successful because I discovered that our so-called legendary Evil-Repelling Sword Technique might very well be incomplete and imperfect.
If it cannot be perfected, there is simply no way to unleash its true power."
However, what puzzled me was why my father was unaware of the mysteries involved, and why the sword techniques passed down from my grandfather were incomplete. My father had been taught directly by my grandfather, so there couldn't possibly be any mistakes. So why was that the case?
At this point, Lin Pingzhi's pale face, which had turned even whiter after his first kill, became even more devoid of color. His body began to tremble with agitation as he hoarsely spoke, "During this time, I have tried to learn about Brother Ye, but no matter how I inquired, I found no information. Plus, Jasmine's skills..."
"I want to ask how Brother Ye knows all this? What exactly is going on with this matter?"
"You're not wrong; you're really quite impressive!" Ye Kai clapped his hands in admiration. In fact, he had questions since the original work; Lin Pingzhi was proud and a typical 'rich second generation.' Both of his parents were from the martial world, so it shouldn't have been difficult for him to gather something like a Martial Arts Manual.
Moreover, the Fortune Guard Escort Agency had substantial financial resources. So how could he have never suspected that there was an issue with his family's sword techniques?
Now that he looked at it, this kid was indeed impressive. Just this sensitive mindset was enough for Ye Kai to regard him with newfound respect.
Originally, he only intended to lend a hand, but now it seemed that this kid might become his top disciple in this world!
Seeing everyone holding their breath in anticipation, Ye Kai gently sniffed the fine wine in his cup, stood up with the glass in hand, and slowly walked over to Lin Pingzhi. He placed a hand on Lin Pingzhi's shoulder and said, "Before I answer your question, this sect has something to ask you."
"Uh-huh?"
Lin Pingzhi's gaze momentarily went blank but quickly returned to focus. He gritted his teeth and stubbornly held his head high. "Please go ahead, Brother Ye!"
"There is a large family in a big city that possesses a treasure. This treasure is not only the foundation of their family but also makes their neighbors envious and eager to seize it and wipe out their clan."
As he gently swirled the green porcelain wine cup in his hand, the Peach Blossom Wine inside swayed with the motion, releasing a faint fragrance. Ye Kai's gaze naturally fell upon the wine as he softly asked, "And this family happens to be acquainted with someone from our sect. Now I ask you: after learning about this matter, should our sect save them or not?"
Should our sect save them or not?
It was a very brief story, yet its implications seemed pointed. Among those present, only Laudeno—disguised as Old Man Sa—seemed contemplative as he glanced back and forth between Ye Kai and Lin Pingzhi.
As for Yue Ling Shan and the others, they were completely baffled and did not understand the meaning behind it.
"Of course we must save them!"
"Why wouldn't we save them?!"
Lin Pingzhi suddenly raised his eyebrows and shouted passionately, "A true man cannot hesitate! Since they are our friends, we must act when the time comes! As children of the rivers and lakes, we should always maintain a heart of chivalry from beginning to end! If we are afraid to act when it comes to helping others, what kind of hero would that make us?"
"Then what is there to discuss about being chivalrous?"
One couldn't help but notice that Lin Pingzhi's words were filled with fervor and pure passion, yet at the same time, they reflected his innocence.
It was this very innocence that led Lin Pingzhi, in an environment rife with deception, to foolishly want to rescue the hideously made-up Yue Ling Shan.
In the following period, after his parents were captured, he went from being a wealthy heir to a beggar, barely able to secure enough food to survive.
Yet even amidst such drastic changes, he never once considered resorting to theft or robbery. This was indeed an incredibly rare quality.
Ye Kai seldom admired anyone, but in this regard, throughout the entire story of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, only Lin Pingzhi could embody such integrity.
However, the eventual transformation of Lin Pingzhi was lamentable; a young man with a heart for justice and chivalry became a twisted 'pervert.' This irony was truly striking.
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