DipNovel Chapter 734 The Arrival of the Disciple
Chapter 734 The Arrival of the Disciple
Li Heng sat by the carriage door. There were several distinguished guests in the main seat inside the carriage, so Li Heng felt that sitting by the door was just right!
“Miss Su, we’ll be arriving in Po County soon. The Li Family Escort Agency was founded by Master Li, who has maintained the safety of this journey,” Li Heng introduced. Su Mei raised her head, her hair falling slightly at her temples, making her look somewhat charming, but her eyes concealed a murderous intent.
Li Heng dared not underestimate this young girl. She looked to be no more than a beautiful young woman, but she seemed to have a lot of knowledge and skills, unlike Li Ming.
With a slightly deep mind and hidden cunning, Su Mei could also blend in with the rabble of bandits on the road, even when they didn't encounter him.
Those bandits couldn't harm her at all. With the help of the garrison in Yangzhou, they surrounded and ambushed her, and together they wiped out the rabble.
Li Heng dared not underestimate her because of her meticulous mind. Although Cheng Ling Shuang was young and only a young woman, she was highly skilled in martial arts.
The long sword in his hand was incredibly sharp, clearly indicating that he had received the true teachings of Taixu.
"Oh, I heard that my master has been here for the past few months. Master is also very curious about how fierce the dragon on Li Island is and what kind of demon it is." Su Mei smiled and talked with Li Heng, her Xuanyuan sword hanging at her waist.
As the second disciple, Su Mei would not carry the Xuanyuan Sword when accompanying her master down the mountain.
However, if I take Junior Sister Cheng down the mountain to test her sword skills, I must ensure her safety, since the vast land of China is full of dangers for her.
It is said that the monster they encountered last time almost killed their martial uncle, but according to their senior sister, their martial uncle was too arrogant and had been hiding his strength too much.
Actually, all Li Ming wanted to say was, "That wasn't pride, it was a trial card, okay?!"
However, after unlocking the [Li Huo Shi? Zhen Kun], Li Ming, who could wear it whenever he wanted, was seen by Lin Chaoyu as being too modest, and excessive modesty was arrogance.
"Yes, yes, Master Li has become quite famous in the past six months. He went south with his Blazing Fire Sword, fighting his way through the land, punishing evil and upholding justice. He has earned the praise of many!" Li Heng's eloquent words were quite impressive.
In particular, he wasn't wrong. Although Li Ming's campaign had thwarted many people's plans, it had indeed saved many lives.
Even the Li family's original business in Sichuan had many problems resolved because of Li Ming, for which Li Heng was truly grateful.
He came here to see Su Mei and Cheng Ling Shuang off, and the two of them followed his retainers and the caravan.
Secondly, he wanted to see if he could get to know Li Ming. Even if his son was useless and couldn't be sent to Taixu Mountain, he could still learn from Li Ming for a while.
He had heard that Yan Chengying, the former deputy general of Yangzhou, a mere captain, had led a group of government troops that were no match for the Li family's escort agency personnel trained by Li Ming.
The orders were strictly obeyed, comparable to the Willow Camp. How could Li Heng not be in awe? He had originally been in awe of Li Ming's martial prowess, which allowed him to disregard thousands of troops, but now he was even more in awe of Li Ming's abilities.
“Uncle-Master is still a bit too capricious. Master has always been very easygoing with him. Moreover, Uncle-Master didn’t cultivate in the mountains in his early years, so he’s a bit willful.” Su Mei smiled. She had also heard that Li Ming had fought his way out of the city alone. To be honest, she and Cheng Ling Shuang could both do that.
However, the difficulty lies in the fact that my uncle not only broke out of the city by himself, but also brought along Master Wang and a bandit, which makes things very difficult.
Moreover, while a master could subdue demons and monsters, he would simply drive away these people along with him and would not even consider contacting them.
After all, the mission of Mount Taixu is only to subdue demons and eliminate evil spirits; those who fall into evil must be punished.
It's just that my uncle is more humane and mischievous.
Thinking of this, Su Mei covered her mouth and chuckled, "I didn't expect my martial uncle to open such a security escort agency, after all, we rarely manage our own businesses."
Cheng Ling Shuang didn't know what her second senior sister and the outsider were talking about, but since her second senior sister was laughing, Cheng Ling Shuang thought it must be something interesting, so she nodded in agreement.
"Li Heng, it's been a long time, Young Master Li!" Li Ming's voice came from afar, and the three people in the car were stunned. Li Heng also did not expect that it would be so fast after he asked the guard of the Li Family Escort Agency to inform him. As for why there were three people in the car, Li Shen is still young, and it is most important for him to get more training.
He hadn't even mastered his own skills, so he was too embarrassed to put his son under Li Ming's wing.
Li Heng pushed open the curtain, his face full of smiles, and stepped out of the car with his hands clasped in front of him. He first bowed slightly to Li Ming and then bowed to Yan Chengying. As for Zhao Lianping...
He was just a guard, but Li Heng still bowed respectfully out of respect for Li Ming.
Li Ming was a little confused. Li Heng had looked anxious before, but now he seemed not to be in a hurry at all.
"Young Master Li, you look quite well lately. How come you've made a fortune? Can you give me a heads-up?" Li Ming flicked his [Candlelight Attire - First Light] jacket and leaned forward, looking at Li Heng.
Li Heng shook his head. "This is naturally to thank you, Master Li, for your chivalrous deeds along the way. You've been a great help, especially to the Li Family Escort Agency, which is full of righteous people. Many skilled martial artists in the Jianghu praise you highly, and many wandering knights and outlaws want to join you. I'm here to give you gifts to thank you for your efforts for everyone. This piece of Shu brocade is our generous gift, and there are more important gifts to come, all of which are for you!"
"This..." Li Ming couldn't figure out this guy's tactics for a moment. At first, Li Heng was testing him, but after he and Grandpa Wang parted ways, he didn't run into him on the road.
Now they're offering help for no reason...
"Uncle-Master, Su Mei greets Uncle-Master!"
"Uncle Master!"
……
While Li Ming was still pondering, Su Mei and Cheng Ling Shuang got off the carriage. Su Mei bowed, while Cheng Ling Shuang timidly called out.
"Oh, you've arrived. I see. Please come in and be my guest. By the way, Cheng Ying, could you please tell the county magistrate that I can't attend the banquet today? My nephew has come, and I have to entertain him. If I'm impolite, please invite the county magistrate to be my guest another time. Next time, I'll host the banquet!"
Li Ming readily accepted Li Heng's gift and led his group into Po County. The guards, who had been temporarily hired, naturally dared not stop him, given Li Ming's fierce demeanor.
After receiving Li Ming's order, Yan Chengying promptly ran to the yamen, but before leaving, he still glanced a few more times at the esteemed disciple from Mount Taixu.
However, in just one glance, his eyes met those of the red-haired woman, which made him shudder. He quickly looked away, not daring to look any longer. This woman was no ordinary person!