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Liu Zhou steadied himself, twisting his wrist as the long sword in his hand darted out like a serpent, aiming directly for his opponent's vital points. In the darkness, the other party clearly did not expect Liu Zhou to react so swiftly and hurriedly swung his sword to block. A loud "clang" echoed as sparks flew, the two swords clashing fiercely in mid-air, creating a wave of force.
With the faint moonlight, Liu Zhou could see the figure before him clearly. The person was dressed in black, with their face covered, revealing only a pair of sharp eyes. The black-clad individual was agile and had a fierce sword technique, indicating that he was someone seasoned in battle.
"Impressive skills!" the black-clad man said, surprise evident in his tone. He clearly did not expect this seemingly ordinary innkeeper to possess such abilities. With a flick of his wrist, the man's sword technique suddenly intensified, launching relentless attacks aimed at Liu Zhou's vital points.
Liu Zhou dared not be careless; he knew he could not reveal his identity and had to deliberately conceal his strength while searching for any weaknesses in his opponent's moves.
The two engaged in a back-and-forth within the cramped room, sword lights flashing and sleeves billowing. Strangely, they made little noise, as both were evidently controlling their strength to avoid alarming others in the inn.
"Your skills are remarkable; may I ask why you are visiting at this late hour?" Liu Zhou asked while fending off the black-clad man's attacks, attempting to draw out information.
The black-clad man did not respond but merely sneered, intensifying his assault as if he wanted to end the fight quickly.
Seeing that his opponent refused to reveal his identity heightened Liu Zhou's vigilance. He knew he could no longer delay and needed to resolve the battle swiftly.
A glint flashed in Liu Zhou's eyes as he intentionally exposed a flaw. The black-clad man took the bait and thrust his sword toward Liu Zhou's chest.
In a critical moment, Liu Zhou sidestepped just in time to evade the strike while his right hand shot out like lightning, grabbing hold of the black-clad man's wrist that held the sword.
The black-clad man felt a jolt in his wrist, nearly losing grip on his long sword. Startled and unable to react in time, Liu Zhou closed in and delivered a swift chop to the man's neck.
The black-clad man let out a muffled groan before collapsing limply to the ground, unconscious.
Liu Zhou let out a long breath and looked down at the unconscious figure with a hint of confusion in his eyes. He dragged the black-clad man into a corner and lit a candle to carefully search through the man's body for any clues.
However, aside from weapons, there was nothing else on him—not even an identification mark.
Furrowing his brow tighter, Liu Zhou felt an even greater cloud of suspicion. Who sent this person? What was their purpose?
Just then, a commotion erupted outside with hurried footsteps accompanied by angry shouts: "Search! Leave no corner unchecked!"
Liu Zhou's heart raced; he realized things were getting dire. He quickly extinguished the candle and hid behind the door.
"Bang!"
With a loud bang, the door was kicked open, and several men in black rushed in, brandishing swords and knives with fierce intent.
"Who goes there?!" the leader of the black-clad men shouted sharply.
The room was empty, illuminated only by a faint moonlight filtering through the window, casting long shadows on the floor.
"Where is he?!" The leader scanned the surroundings but found nothing unusual. His anger flared as he yelled at the men behind him, "Search thoroughly!"
The men in black obeyed and began to search the room. However, after turning over every corner, they found no trace of anyone.
"Strange, did he escape?" one of the black-clad men said in confusion.
"Impossible!" the leader firmly denied. "Our people have surrounded the entire inn; there's no way he could get away!"
"Then where is he?" another black-clad man asked.
The leader's expression darkened as his gaze swept across every corner of the room, finally landing on the open window.
"Not good! We've been tricked!" The leader's face changed dramatically as he shouted, "Quickly, pursue him! Don't let him get away!"
Only then did the black-clad men react, rushing out of the room in pursuit of Liu Zhou's disappearing figure.
On the roof of the inn, Liu Zhou agilely darted between buildings, closely followed by the relentless black-clad men.
"It seems my identity has been exposed..." Liu Zhou thought to himself while evading their pursuit.
Liu Zhou lightly landed on a corner of the inn's roof, peering down through the gaps between tiles to observe the situation below. The black-clad men had reached the courtyard and were searching for his whereabouts. They looked fierce and menacing, their weapons glinting coldly in the moonlight.
"Hmph, you bunch of useless fools think you can catch me?" A cold smile appeared at the corner of Liu Zhou's mouth as he leaped into action like a night hawk, skillfully traversing the rooftops and showcasing his lightness of foot to its fullest extent, gradually pulling away from his pursuers.
However, it was clear that the black-clad men were well-prepared. They spread out and coordinated with each other to keep up their chase. The leader suddenly sprang into action, using his toes to push off from the eaves and executing an exquisite maneuver that matched Liu Zhou's speed.
"This is interesting," a glimmer of appreciation flashed in Liu Zhou's eyes, but he dared not slacken his pace. He deftly dodged the hidden weapons thrown by the black-clad men while continuously changing direction in an attempt to shake off his pursuers.
The two were engaged in a chase, quickly arriving at the courtyard in the center of the inn.
Fairy Yunmeng, dressed in white that was as pure as snow, was practicing her swordplay in the courtyard. Her movements were graceful and fluid, with exquisite techniques that seemed to blend seamlessly with the moonlight, creating a breathtaking sight.
Suddenly, Fairy Yunmeng sensed something unusual. She sheathed her sword and stood still, her beautiful eyes gazing at the rooftop, where she spotted Liu Zhou being pursued by a group of men in black.
"Liu Zhou?" Fairy Yunmeng was taken aback. She had not expected this seemingly ordinary innkeeper to possess such remarkable skills, nor did she anticipate that he would attract such formidable enemies.
After a brief hesitation, Fairy Yunmeng made her decision. In a flash, she darted towards the rooftop like a celestial crane, her sword drawing a beautiful arc as it headed straight for the leading man in black.
"Clang!"
A crisp sound of metal clashing echoed as Fairy Yunmeng's sword collided with the blade of the man in black, sparks flying in all directions. The man was knocked back several steps, his eyes filled with shock.
Seizing the opportunity, Liu Zhou managed to shake off his pursuers and landed steadily beside Fairy Yunmeng. He glanced at her and said calmly, "What are you doing here?"
"Are you alright?" Instead of answering Liu Zhou's question, Fairy Yunmeng asked with concern.
Liu Zhou shook his head, his gaze sweeping over the surrounding men in black. He spoke in a low voice, "These people mean harm; be careful!"
He knew that this battle was unavoidable and that it was time to reveal his true strength.
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