Catching Monsters

Chapter 384 Please part with it

This young man has a strong will, and what's even more commendable is that he is a natural talent for swordsmanship.

For some time, Xie Yifeng had tried to persuade him with kind words, but to no avail.

Xie Yifeng took a deep breath, stared at Qin Shujian, and said in a deep voice, "If you continue to be so stubborn, I will destroy your cultivation and force you to practice only swordsmanship!"

Qin Shujian's expression changed, and he got up, intending to escape.

Xie Yifeng grabbed his wrist and said in a deep voice, "Kneel down and become my disciple!"

"Even if you ruin all my cultivation, I will not bow down." Qin Shujian's stubbornness flared up, and he vowed to never submit.

Xie Yifeng's eyes flickered slightly. He took a deep breath, took another step back, and said, "How about this, I will teach you swordsmanship, and you can publicly announce that you have become my disciple."

"You wish." Qin Shujian's eyes were resolute, showing no fear whatsoever.

In fact, many Imperial Guards had advised Qin Shujian that this was Xie Yifeng, one of the Sword Gods, who had been begging and pleading with them to take Qin Shujian in these past few days.

This was an incredible opportunity that many people would kill for, but Qin Shujian disregarded it.

Of course, the more resolute his character was, the more Xie Yifeng regarded him.

This is contradictory...

Xie Yifeng was unwilling to easily destroy Qin Shujian's cultivation, because once his cultivation was destroyed, his meridians would be shattered, and even if he recovered, he would not be able to condense his magical power and cultivation again.

Although one could become a top-notch swordsman if they could master their own swordsmanship, there was only a limit to their skill level.

Xie Yifeng released his grip and said coldly, "Think it over again."

After saying that, he released Qin Shujian's hand and turned to leave.

After he left, the other Imperial Guards looked at Qin Shujian and said, "Brother Qin, this is the Sword God Xie Yifeng. Why don't you agree to his request?"

"We're trapped here, and we don't know if we'll be able to leave alive."

"If you agree to his request, at least you'll survive. As long as you're alive, you can always make a comeback."

Yang Liunian was also in prison, and he also advised in a deep voice: "Qin Shujian, agree to him. If your master were here, he would have already agreed."

Qin Shujian shook his head and said in a deep voice, "Commander Yang's Three Pure Ones Daoist arts are no less powerful than his swordsmanship."

"If my master were here, he would definitely be just as determined."

……

He walked out of the prison and returned to the general's mansion in Wuling Prefecture.

Xie Yifeng's face darkened. Just then, Wang Longzhi came out of the study: "Master, you went to see Qin Shujian again? Is that kid's cultivation really as powerful as you say?"

"I'm more than ten times stronger than you," Xie Yifeng said calmly, glancing at Wang Longzhi.

Upon hearing this, Wang Longzhi's eyes showed surprise. A top expert like Xie Yifeng had no interest in power.

The reason he took Wang Longzhi as his apprentice and kept him in his army to help him was...

It's all because seven years ago, on the summit of a snow-capped mountain, I fought a battle with another sword god.

In that battle, neither of them could be determined to be superior. Subsequently, Qi Xin proposed that each of them take on a disciple, and that their disciples would compete in a match ten years later.

Xie Yifeng first discovered that Wang Longzhi had a remarkable talent for swordsmanship, but after years of teaching, he was still somewhat unsatisfied.

Because of his military duties, Wang Longzhi was never able to fully dedicate himself to practicing swordsmanship.

Now another swordsmanship prodigy has been discovered.

Qin Shujian's talent in swordsmanship was being wasted on cultivating Taoist arts.

“Master, rest assured, keep him locked up here. One day, Qin Shujian will understand your good intentions,” Wang Longzhi said with a smile. Suddenly, Deputy General He Zhenhong walked in quickly.

With a solemn expression, he reported, "General, outside the city, soldiers have stopped a man who claims to be Jiang Yun."

"Jiang Yun, how dare he come here again?" Wang Longzhi's smile vanished, and she narrowed her eyes.

Some time ago, Jiang Yun led a large number of Imperial Guards in a major attack, intending to kill the Sixth Prince.

Now you still dare to come here? Could it be that...?

Wang Longzhi's gaze fell on the soldier: "Did he say anything?"

The soldier said respectfully, "He claims to have brought your sister from the Zhou royal palace and wants to talk to you."

"Miao'er!" Wang Longzhi's eyes lit up with surprise.

The only thing on his mind during this uprising was Wang Miao'er in the Zhou court, and he had been trying to find a way to rescue her from the capital.

The defenses were tight, and there had been no opportunity to make a move. Unexpectedly, Jiang Yun brought the person out.

Wang Longzhi looked at Xie Yifeng beside him: "Master, why don't you come with me?"

"Hmm." Upon hearing that Jiang Yun had arrived, Xie Yifeng's face also showed a thoughtful expression, as if he was thinking about something.

……

At the gate of Wuling Prefecture, Jiang Yun was alone, leading his horse, waiting at the city gate. Hundreds of soldiers had already surrounded him.

The God-Slaying Crossbows mounted on the city wall were also pointed directly at him.

Of course, Jiang Yun wasn't worried. Linglong and Wang Miao'er were hiding in a secluded place.

If anything happens to her, Wang Miao'er will not survive.

Soon, people on horseback hurried in from inside the city gate. Jiang Yun looked over and saw Wang Longzhi and Sword God Xie Yifeng. After the two arrived, the surrounding soldiers quickly made way for them.

After Wang Longzhi, riding a tall and strong horse, approached, he said coldly, "Jiang Yun, you still dare to come to Wuling Prefecture."

Jiang Yun smiled and said, "Why wouldn't I dare?"

"Back then, you led a large number of Imperial Guards to attack and kill the Sixth Prince, and you also imprisoned Min'er in the capital."

Jiang Yun was stunned for a moment, a bitter look appearing on his face. He said in a deep voice, "General Wang, what you're saying is rather unreasonable."

"I healed Xiao Min'er as promised, but after her leg was healed, she secretly sent a message to have the Northern Garrison arrested her. How can you blame me for that?"

"Min'er sent a message to the Northern Garrison herself?" Wang Longzhi, on horseback, was clearly taken aback, obviously unaware of the specific situation in the capital at that time.

Xiao Min'er didn't mention it to him after she returned.

"Alright, I didn't come to Wuling Prefecture to talk to you about this." Jiang Yun glanced at the soldiers around him and asked, "What? General Wang, are you planning to talk to me about your sister here?"

Wang Longzhi took a deep breath, then waved his hand, signaling the soldiers to step back: "Follow me."

After saying that, he and Xie Yifeng turned their horses around and led Jiang Yun toward the General's Mansion.

Jiang Yun was not afraid and quickly followed.

Upon arriving at the General's Mansion, Wang Longzhi and Xie Yifeng led Jiang Yun to a study.

The study was quite simply furnished. The bookshelves were filled with military strategy books, and the other furniture was made of ordinary wood, without any precious woods or any extravagant or hedonistic style.

After Wang Longzhi sat down, Xie Yifeng remained silent, standing behind him with a wary look in his eyes at Jiang Yun.

Fearing that Jiang Yun might suddenly turn on them and attack Wang Longzhi.

"I believe your men have informed you of the news." Jiang Yun said with a smile, "Your sister is currently near Wuling Prefecture. To make a long story short, I want to use your sister to replace all 270 Jinyiwei guards who are being held captive."

"Are you going to do this business?"

Wang Longzhi narrowed his eyes slowly and said in a deep voice, "Trading my sister for the lives of two hundred and seventy Imperial Guards doesn't sound like a worthwhile deal."

"Looking back, those two hundred and seventy Imperial Guards will kill countless of my soldiers."

“My sister is a girl who can’t even kill a chicken, this business isn’t worth it.”

Jiang Yun rolled her eyes at Wang Longzhi, thinking, "What's this guy pretending for?"

You're capable of rebelling for a woman? To put it nicely, you're a person of great loyalty and righteousness; to put it bluntly, you're someone whose brain is easily controlled by emotions.

Saying this now is probably just a way of trying to raise more conditions.

Thinking about all this, Jiang Yun said in a deep voice, "General Wang, so there's no room for negotiation?"

Wang Longzhi stroked his chin and glanced at Xie Yifeng beside him: "Take you down and exchange your life for my sister. We can also save more than 270 Imperial Guards."

Jiang Yun had already thought about this problem, so he wasn't in a hurry and shrugged: "Then give it a try."

"Let's take a gamble."

"I have to tell you in advance that if anything happens to me and you capture me, your sister's head will be sent to me immediately."

Wang Longzhi narrowed her eyes: "Really? What if I don't believe you?"

"You sent your men to watch over my sister, right?"

"I don't trust your men; they have no regard for your safety whatsoever."

Jiang Yun chuckled: "Who told you that the people watching your sister are my men?"

"The one watching your sister is Xiao Linglong, Princess Ningyi of the Great Zhou Dynasty."

"As a member of the royal family, her primary concern is the interests of the royal family. Her goal is to rescue these nearly three hundred Imperial Guards."

Wang Longzhi took a deep breath, clenched his fists slightly, narrowed his eyes, and stared at Jiang Yun.

Firstly, he was too afraid to gamble; if something went wrong and his sister died, he couldn't accept that outcome.

Secondly, those Imperial Guards are truly useless.

It's unrealistic to expect those Imperial Guards to defect to him.

Their cultivation was sealed, and they were imprisoned in jail every day, which also consumed precious military rations.

The original plan was to use these Imperial Guards as a sacrifice to the flag once a formal rebellion was launched.

But if I could get my sister back, I would be willing to pay hundreds more Imperial Guards.

Just as Wang Longzhi was about to agree, Xie Yifeng put his hand on his shoulder.

Xie Yifeng spoke up: "Jiang Yun, this deal is possible, but I have one condition."

"Oh, what are your conditions, Senior Xie?" Jiang Yun asked with a smile.

"Your disciple can't leave," Xie Yifeng said in a deep voice. "He has to stay."

Jiang Yun was taken aback for a moment, then frowned and asked, "I don't understand what Senior Xie means."

Xie Yifeng chuckled and said slowly, "I've taken a liking to him and want to take him as my disciple. I'd be grateful if you would part with him."

"As long as you expel him from the sect, this deal will be done."

(End of this chapter)