The Legend of the Condor Heroes: Starting from the Bodyguard

Chapter 303 Iron Fist Breaks God's Fist, Killing Must Be Eradicated
The autumn rain had long since stopped, and everything was washed clean.

A burly man hurried through the gatehouse and strode into the Longmen Escort Agency. He walked along the corridors and buildings until he arrived at the agency's council hall.

Helian Zhantai, Yin Donglai, and Zhang Jinzhong were drinking morning tea when the man walked through the courtyard and entered the hall, respectfully saying, "Master, Zhenwei Escort Agency is relocating."

Zhang Jinzhong was taken aback.

Yin Donglai, the head of Changfeng Escort Agency, asked, "What exactly happened?"

"With Han Dang's carriage from Zhenwei Escort Agency inside, a convoy of carriages and horses left the city. The escort agency had already closed down."

"Reliable?" Zhang Jinzhong asked, regaining his senses.
"I saw it with my own eyes: seven carriages, with nearly forty escorts and guards. I even paid for information that last night Han Dang gathered the guards and guards and said that Zhenwei Escort Agency was going to relocate."

"Is the carriage that Han Dang usually rides in definitely in the caravan?"

"Yes, boss."

"Go down first."

"Got it."

The burly man left the hall, and Helian Zhantai sighed, saying, "I underestimated Han Dang. He's quite bold. Knowing we would press us further, he simply closed the door and left."

"It is indeed somewhat unexpected." Yin Donglai nodded, then looked at the head of the Longmen Escort Agency. "What does Brother Zhang think?"

Zhang Jinzhong took a few sips of tea, placed the teacup on the table, and said in a deep voice, "Brother Helian, Brother Yin, do you think there's any possibility that Han Dang might go to Zhongdu?"

Yin Donglai said, "Zhenwei Escort Agency has a good relationship with Fu'an. If Zhenwei Escort Agency were to relocate, there is a 90% chance that it would go to Zhongdu."

“Indeed.” Helian Zhantai nodded.

The sound of hurried footsteps came again. A bodyguard from Changfeng Escort Agency walked quickly across the courtyard, through the curtain hanging under the eaves in the autumn light, and into the hall. He said to Yin Donglai, "Master, something has happened."

"when?"

"Mr. Wang has gone missing."

Zhang Jinzhong immediately said, "Han Dang must have guessed our methods and sent men to kidnap Mr. Wang last night."

Helian Zhantai said, "This explains why Han Dang hurriedly closed his shop and left. He must have found out what we were planning."

Yin Donglai said, "This matter is not easy to handle. Han will definitely retaliate in the future."

Zhang Jinzhong took a sip of tea and then said, "Then let's nip it in the bud and eliminate any future troubles."

The atmosphere in the hall fell silent. After a long while, Helian Zhantai said, "Alright, Brother Yin, arrange some men to assist Brother Zhang."

"Row!"

Yin Donglai quickly made arrangements for the镖师 (bodyguards/escorts) of Changfeng镖局 (Changfeng Escort Agency). The镖师 hurriedly left, and after a short while, more than twenty镖师 and 趟子手 (escorts/porters) from Changfeng镖局 arrived.

The Longmen Escort Agency had gathered more than fifty capable escorts and porters. Nearly a hundred people, led by "Divine Fist" Zhang Julu and the young spear-wielding head镖师 (escort leader) who had once provoked the conflict between Fu'an and the Longmen Escort Agency, galloped out of the city on horseback.

……

A dirt road winds its way through the wilderness, with a few sparse woods beside it. The uneven fields of crops are eerily quiet, and suddenly the rapid sound of horses' hooves, like the beating of drums, resounds in the autumn afternoon.

Hearing the hoofbeats, Zhou Yan placed the leopard cub in his arms to one side.

He and Huang Rong led their caravan out of Kaifeng, met Mei Chaofeng, and headed towards Luoyang. Less than two hours later, the sound of hooves, like the beating of drums, reached them.

A bodyguard from Zhenwei Escort Agency standing next to the carriage glanced back, then said urgently, "Master Zhou, a cavalry team is following us."

“They’re from the Longmen Escort Agency,” Zhou Yan said with a smile inside the carriage.

The head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) drew his long sword and said fiercely, "Yesterday I had a conflict with the Longmen镖局 (escort agency), and I held back from killing them. Now I'm ready to fight to the death."

"I want to protect myself as much as possible. I hope that as many people I bring out, they will all go to Funiu Mountain to see Master Han."

"Master Zhou is a righteous man."

"Prepare to meet the enemy."

"okay!"

The carriage stopped, and the mounted bodyguards and escorts drove the horses into the woods on the side. They drew their swords, spears, and clubs, and held hidden weapons in their hands.

The teams from Changfeng Escort Agency and Longmen Escort Agency arrived like a whirlwind at that moment.

The young镖师 (bodyguard/escort) from the Longmen镖局 (escort agency) took the lead. Reaching the front of the group, he dismounted, and immediately the horses neighed. 镖师 and 伙子 (bodyguards/escorts) leaped off their backs, weapons in hand, and surrounded them. The young镖师, spear in hand, took a few steps and asked, "Master Han, where are you going?"

The head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) said in a deep voice, "What do you want to do?"

"Can't you see that?" The young镖头 (bodyguard/escort) chuckled arrogantly, pointing towards the carriage where Zhou Yan was riding: "Master Han, I am but a humble man, and I would like to learn from your masterful skills."

"Good!" As Zhou Yan uttered the word "good," the carriage curtain was suddenly lifted by his leaping figure.

Huang Rong leaped out of another carriage, her figure soaring through the air like a swallow, her hands flying out, several "Ice Soul Silver Needles" attacking "Divine Fist" Zhang Julu.

A silver whip-like snake emerged from the black carriage, silently slithered through the air, and in a flash, wrapped itself around the neck of a镖局 (bodyguard agency)镖师 (bodyguard/escort).

The long whip was pulled back with a skillful force, and the soldier's body spun half a circle. With a crack, his head dropped at an odd angle.

Mei Chaofeng, like a ghost, flew out of the carriage and landed among the镖师 (bodyguards) and 趟子手 (escorts) of Changfeng镖局 (Changfeng Escort Agency) and Longmen镖局 (Longmen Escort Agency). Her left hand suddenly grew larger, and with a "poof," she tore open the head of an 趟子手 (escort), then kicked the corpse away. As she moved, she wielded her right whip with agility and power, smashing it out in all directions.

The young head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) of Longmen镖局 (Longmen Escort Agency) looked at Zhou Yan, who suddenly rushed towards him, and his expression changed drastically. "Ah, Zhou Yan, it's you?"

“Unexpected!” Zhou Yan smiled, and his Qingfeng sword flashed with a cold light as he thrust it out.

The young bodyguard shouted and thrust his spear violently toward Zhou Yan's chest.

Zhou Yan's once swift Qingfeng sword suddenly became as light as a feather, and the long sword became like a stick. He used the "Evil Dog Blocks the Road" move from the "Dog-Beating Stick Technique" to block the spear. A not very loud clang of metal clashing rang out. Zhou Yan's long sword twitched and twisted to the side, and he swung it outwards, sweeping the iron spear aside.

The area in front of Zhou Yan was now empty, and he drew his sword.

"Pfft!" The Qingfeng sword was thrust out and then retracted like a phantom. The young bodyguard from Longmen Escort Agency clutched his neck and retreated continuously, blood flowing from between his fingers.

His throat was pierced by a sword.

With another "clang," the Qingfeng sword was sheathed.

"Kill him, and charge forward side by side!" A镖师 (bodyguard/escort) from the Longmen镖局 (escort agency) who had never witnessed Zhou Yan's skills, relying on his superior numbers, brandished his long sword and charged forward. The long spear that had fallen to the ground suddenly seemed to come alive and leaped up from the ground.

Zhou Yan thrust his spear forward, and the bodyguard, unable to stop in time, crashed his throat into the butt of the spear. The butt of the spear, suspended in mid-air, shattered the man's throat.

Zhou Yan sheathed his spear, spun around, and straightened the iron gun. He thrust the spear east and west, and within moments, six charging guerrillas rolled to the ground, their bodies convulsing, blood gushing from the shocking muzzle of the gun.

"Zhou Yan, come help me." Suddenly, Huang Rong's annoyed voice came.

Zhou Yan looked over and saw Huang Rong being forced to retreat continuously by Zhang Julu's Iron Arm Divine Fist. Her "Ice Soul Silver Needle" was directly smashed away by Zhang Julu. The opponent was wearing chainmail and was not afraid of Huang Rong's "Orchid Finger" or "Falling Flower Divine Sword Palm".

Zhang Julu threw a straight punch, and Huang Rong leaped more than ten feet into the air with her left foot, spinning twice in mid-air before landing beside Zhou Yan, who had come to her aid.

"Take it!"

Zhou Yan handed the spear to Huang Rong.

Huang Rong had watched Zhou Yan wield his spear against enemies countless times, and with her near-photographic memory, she had long since memorized many of the moves from the Yue Family Spear and the Yang Family Spear.

Zhou Yan handed her the spear, and Huang Rong picked it up. With a series of swift movements, including "Stepping Tiger" and "Incense Stick Towards Heaven," the spear tip flashed, and in an instant, she killed a镖师 (bodyguard/escort) from the Longmen镖局 (escort agency) on the ground.

Zhou Yan took a step to the side and threw a punch like lightning, hurtling towards Zhang Julu. Zhang Julu lowered his arm to block the punch, but Zhou Yan suddenly changed his fist into a palm and unleashed the move "Regretful Dragon Soaring".

The powerful internal energy, tempered by the liver fire, carried a scorching heat. In an instant, as the white energy flowed like a dragon soaring through the clouds rushed towards him, Zhang Julu felt short of breath and his chest tightened.

With a loud "bang," a wave of intense heat surged outwards as the two men's fists and palms collided. Zhang Julu let out a muffled groan and staggered backward.

The instant the opponent retreated, Zhou Yan grabbed his elbows with both hands and slammed his foot into Zhang Julu's thigh.

Zhang Julu took the hit headfirst, his expression changing drastically. The bone-cracking pain spread from the spot, surging throughout his body. He became enraged and headbutted Zhou Yan.

Zhou Yan released his grip on the other's elbows, his body jolted violently, his bones creaked, and he swung his arm like a torrential rain, crisp as a whip.

He is the real "iron arm".

Zhou Yan unleashed the "Beauty Fist Technique," repeatedly striking with the "Red Jade Drumming" move. Amidst the resounding thuds and impacts, Zhang Julu was forced to retreat, Zhou Yan relentlessly pursuing him, unleashing even more ferocious punches. In the autumn sunlight, after advancing several large steps with his punches, he changed his move to the "Wenji Returns to Han" move of the "Beauty Fist Technique," a move consisting of eighteen strikes.

Suddenly, Zhang Julu's body seemed to float in the air, his entire body appearing to swell. Immediately afterward, Zhou Yan's pair of iron fists struck Zhang Julu's body with countless crisp sounds, his chainmail breaking continuously, and the iron bars binding his arms flying into the air.

In the eyes of the镖师 (bodyguards) and 趟子手 (escorts) of Longmen镖局 (escort agency), Zhang Julu's body was trembling continuously. Suddenly, as Zhou Yan's figure swept away, Zhang Julu collapsed on the ground, blood seeping from his mouth and clothes.

He was completely shattered.

(End of this chapter)