Reborn as Lin Pingzhi, starting from escorting Daiyu to the capital.

The sudden appearance of the white-robed old man was truly unexpected.

They never expected that a third party would intervene.

Su Xinghe was secretly annoyed, never expecting that he would make a mistake due to carelessness.

It seems there's no chance of finding out what's inside that white bag.

Just as the soft whip was about to coil around the small bag like a nimble snake, a flash of cold light appeared, and a long sword flew towards the white-robed old man like a meteor.

If the white-robed elder insists on taking the small package, he will inevitably be pierced by the long sword.

Left with no other choice, the white-robed old man could only slump his body and watch helplessly as the small package drifted further and further away from him.

Immediately afterwards, he did a somersault and landed gracefully on the ground.

"Even the Heavenly King himself couldn't take this away, I'm telling you."

Lin Pingzhi spoke calmly and slowly.

It was he who made the move just now.

The white-robed old man was slightly taken aback, because he had a nickname in the martial arts world: "Heavenly King Laozi".

He couldn't help but wonder if the other person had said it intentionally or unintentionally.

Xiang Wentian quickly regained his forthright and unrestrained nature, laughed heartily, and said loudly:

"I've heard that the young镖头 (Young Escort) is highly skilled in martial arts, having killed Tian Boguang with his sword, rescued an unnamed baby, and fought Duan Yanqing and Ding Chunqiu single-handedly. Seeing him today, I can confirm that his reputation is well-deserved. I'm truly impressed."

Lin Pingzhi was somewhat surprised to find that the other party knew so much about his past.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, sizing up the other person, a vague guess forming in his mind, but he still asked:

"May I ask how you are addressed?"

Xiang Wentian stood proudly and said loudly:

"I, Lao Tzu, will not change my name or surname, I am Xiang Wentian!"

Upon hearing the name "Xiang Wentian," the members of Jin Dao Village all took a step back, their faces showing wariness.

Even the three chieftains, including An Fengri, frowned inwardly.

Xiang Wentian is a member of the Demonic Sect.

In recent years, the Demonic Sect has committed numerous atrocities, and under the leadership of the Eastern Cult Leader, it has become increasingly arrogant and domineering.

Lin Pingzhi glanced at Xiang Wentian with disdain and said coldly:

"So it's the Left Guardian of the Demonic Cult, but his actions are anything but honorable."

Xiang Wentian knew that the other party was mocking his earlier sneak attack.

He had always acted with integrity and uprightness, but now his expression was slightly embarrassed. He then clasped his hands in a fist and said:

"Young Master Escort is right. I was being presumptuous."

Everyone was somewhat surprised that Xiang Wentian would take the initiative to apologize, while secretly admiring Lin Pingzhi's extraordinary courage to confront the Demonic Sect head-on.

On the one hand, I admire Xiang Wentian's broad-mindedness and his ability to be flexible and adaptable.

Lin Pingzhi nodded slightly and said, "I admire Left Envoy's ability to admit and correct his mistakes."

Xiang Wentian frowned and said, "If the young head镖师 doesn't mind, you can just call me Brother Xiang."

He had heard many stories about Lin Pingzhi from elsewhere and admired him greatly, intending to befriend him.

Although Chief Escort Cui and the others greatly admired Xiang Wentian's forthright personality, they were worried that he might act impulsively and, like Qiao Feng had done with his rival, become sworn brothers with him.

Unexpectedly, Lin Pingzhi said without hesitation:

"I am not worthy of such an honor."

Xiang Wentian immediately roared in anger:

"Fine, so you look down on me because I'm a member of the Demonic Sect, is that right?"

Lin Pingzhi said, "That's right, I look down on the people of the Demonic Sect."

Xiang Wentian, his face full of anger and disappointment, said:

"I originally thought the young镖头 was a chivalrous and righteous man, but I didn't expect him to be no different from those so-called upright people."

Lin Pingzhi shook his head and said solemnly, "Whether you are a righteous sect or a demonic sect, I will not kill ordinary people indiscriminately."

Xiang Wentian's so-called "generosity" was only towards those he liked; he would kill ordinary people without hesitation, which was very different from Qiao Feng's generosity.

Upon hearing this, Chief Escort Cui and the others nodded secretly, their admiration for the young chief escort growing even stronger.

Su Xinghe, however, disagreed.

Xiang Wentian felt the same way, and he snorted coldly:

"A true man acts with righteous indignation and quick revenge. Young Master Escort is being far too soft-hearted. If you're so worried about everything, how can you establish yourself in the martial world?"

Lin Pingzhi said, "If an ordinary person has no grudge against you, and is brutally murdered simply because of your impulsive act, is that what you call acting like a true gentleman?"

A soft sigh came from the second floor.

Xiang Wentian was silent for a moment, then said, "In that case, Young Master Escort, I have a favor to ask?"

Lin Pingzhi said, "Please speak, Left Envoy."

Xiang Wentian said, "This small package is extremely important to me. I would be extremely grateful if you would part with it, Young Master Escort."

As the two were talking, a little beggar slowly crawled toward a pancake stall not far away.

This sesame seed cake was originally handed to Zhou Mu by Wu Daotong, but Zhou Mu later threw it away.

Now, the bodies of the short, thin old man, Wu Daotong, and the grocery store clerk lie quietly not far from the sesame seed cake shop.

The fight had been fierce, and the little beggar was too scared to move.

But he had been hungry all day and couldn't hold back any longer.

He moved his feet carefully.

Suddenly, the grocery store clerk's corpse moved. The little beggar was so frightened that he dared not move again, staring at the corpse in terror.

Lin Pingzhi shook his head and said:

"I didn't expect that even the Left Envoy would be interested in the Black Iron Token. Unfortunately, I can't give it to him!"

Mysterious Iron Token!

Chief镖头 Cui, Su Xinghe, and the others were taken aback, not expecting that the item in the small bag was actually the legendary Xuan Tie Token.

No wonder these people are so eager, even willing to fight.

They had also heard the legend of the "Mysterious Iron Token," which said that as long as one obtained it, Xie Yanke could do one thing, and no matter how difficult or dangerous it was, he would do his best to complete it.

Su Xinghe had once thought of obtaining the "Mysterious Iron Token" and asking Xie Yanke to help him kill the traitor Ding Chunqiu.

Thinking about it later, it's never good to have a traitor from our own sect act on behalf of someone else.

Moreover, Xie Yanke is highly skilled in martial arts, but he may not be able to kill Ding Chunqiu.

However, how did the young镖头 (bodyguard/escort) know that the Xuan Tie Token was here?

Lin Pingzhi became increasingly mysterious to him.

Xiang Wentian said loudly, "In that case, we have no choice but to ask the young镖头 (bodyguard/escort) for some pointers."

Lin Pingzhi's heart stirred, and he said, "Left Envoy, if you have any other helpers, please bring them out as well."

Xiang Wentian was taken aback, then said admiringly, "Young Master Escort's internal strength is indeed superb. Yingying, come out."

At the same time, a young girl, no more than seventeen or eighteen years old, slowly walked out from the second floor. She carried a backpack and had an exceptionally beautiful appearance.

The girl lightly leaped from the second floor and landed beside Xiang Wentian.

Zhou Mu and the others were taken aback, not expecting that there were experts hiding here.

Looking back on my previous actions of clearing the area, it was utterly ridiculous.

The young girl bowed gracefully to Lin Pingzhi, her voice clear and bright:

"Yingying greets the young镖头 (chief镖师, a high-ranking镖师), Mr. Congbian (聪辩先生), and all the great heroes."

This person is none other than Ren Yingying, the daughter of the former leader of the Demonic Sect.

Since Ren Woxing was imprisoned, she and Xiang Wentian have been inquiring about information everywhere and trying to find a way to rescue their father.

Last time in Luoyang, she heard that Su Xinghe was setting up a rare chess game and wanted to participate, but unfortunately she did not receive an invitation from Su Xinghe.

Later, they had no choice but to send the Six Immortals of Peach Valley to gather information.

This time, upon hearing that the "Mysterious Iron Token" had appeared in Houjianji, he and Xiang Wentian rushed over.

Unexpectedly, something unexpected happened, and they ran into Lin Pingzhi again.

Lin Pingzhi seemed to have expected this, and said calmly:

"So it's Miss Ren. We parted in haste in Luoyang last time, and it's surprising to see each other again."

"Parting in Luoyang?"

Ren Yingying was taken aback.

Suddenly, I remembered the time when the Wang brothers accidentally wandered into Green Bamboo Lane.

Did he already know my identity all along?

Why did he do that?

Even Ren Yingying, who was usually cunning and intelligent, couldn't help but show a hint of panic at this moment.

Only Daiyu looked at Lin Pingzhi with suspicion, secretly wondering: Since Luoyang, they have all been together, so why hasn't he seen this Miss Ren? Could there be some hidden reason?

Ren Yingying quickly regained her composure and said, "I wonder if the bet made by the young master镖头 (bodyguard/escort) is still valid?"

Lin Pingzhi smiled slightly and said, "Of course it works."

Ren Yingying said, "Then Yingying and Uncle Xiang will ask the young镖头 (bodyguard/escort) for a few pointers. The young镖头 doesn't mind, does he?"