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However, Li Fu seemed to ignore Luo Jiugao's reminder.

He remained standing in place, calmly watching Tong Qianjin charge towards him. Only when the other party was about ten feet in front of him, and the wind from his punch had already made his clothes fly backward, did he then draw a circle with his right palm and push it out flat.

Tong Qianjin's iron arm slammed down!

Li Fu's palm strike was simple and unadorned, yet it carried a supreme artistic conception as solemn as a mountain and as all-encompassing as the sea, as if he were unleashing not a single palm strike, but an entire world.

A century's worth of skill pushed to its limit, unleashing a powerful and thunderous strike – the Dragon's Regret!

Boom—!

A deafening roar, far more muffled and astonishing than any previous encounter, exploded out!

The fierce energy emanated from the two people and spread outwards in a ring, stirring up all the dust and fallen leaves on the ground and forming a clear circle!

Several low shrubs around the area were snapped in half by the blast wave!

Tong Qianjin's iron arm, powerful enough to split stone tablets and gleaming with a metallic luster, collided with Li Fu's seemingly ordinary palm!

Time seemed to freeze for a moment.

The next moment, Tong Qianjin's fierce expression froze, as he felt an indescribable and irresistible immense force coming from the other party's palm!

"puff--!"

Tong Qianjin's face instantly turned from red to purple, then from purple to black, like a dark purple eggplant. He spat out a mouthful of blood and staggered backward.

Li Fu struck out with another palm without showing any mercy. Tong Qianjin's eyes widened in anger, and she was on the verge of death, hastily defending herself.

"Snap!"

The crisp sound of bones cracking is enough to make your teeth ache!

Tong Qianjin's supposedly invulnerable left arm was twisted and deformed by this palm strike, and his arm bone was broken!

With his third palm strike, Li Fu advanced further, his right palm following closely, gently striking Tong Qianjin's already unprotected chest amidst Tong's despairing gaze.

"Bang!"

There was no deafening roar, only a soft, muffled thud.

Tong Qianjin's robust body shuddered violently as if struck by lightning, and his chest visibly caved in.

He was sent flying like a scarecrow struck by a giant hammer, crashing into the trunk of a giant tree. He slowly slid to the ground, his eyes wide open, blood and foam gushing from his mouth. He was dead!

From the moment Tong Qianjin roared and pounced, to the moment Li Fu killed him with three palm strikes, it was only a breath away!

Luo Jiugao, Luo Wei, Madam Zhong, Su Xiu, and Ma Shixiong, Lin Jiu, and others who had just rushed into the forest and witnessed the whole process were all frozen in place, staring dumbfounded at Li Fu in the arena.

They glanced at Tong Qianjin's gruesome corpse in the distance and Yin Si Niang, who lay unconscious not far away. In such a short time, Li Fu had managed to capture and kill two of the three major chieftains of the North without a scratch or any effort.

The forest was deathly silent, save for the rustling of the night wind through the leaves, the heavy breathing of the group, and their wildly beating hearts.

The palm strike could bend and curve at will, something never heard of before.

The fact that he killed Tong Qianjin, the Iron-Armed Bear who had been a renowned bandit in the northern countryside for many years, with just three palm strikes in a head-on confrontation was truly astonishing.

Such martial arts skills cannot be described simply by the word "superior".

This is simply...unbelievable!

For a moment, the gazes of the crowd toward Li Fu, while filled with awe, unconsciously carried a sense of awe as if they were looking at an inhuman being.

With Tong Qianjin dead and Yin Siniang captured, the remaining bandits in the forest lost their leader and were either killed or scattered in disarray.

A meticulously planned ambush has thus fallen apart.

Luo Jiugao ordered the border troops to quickly clear the battlefield, treat the wounded, and wake up the unconscious Yin Siniang. He then put her in heavy shackles and placed her under separate guard with Xue Han.

After a short rest, the group took Yin Si Niang to a sheltered mountain hollow, lit a bonfire, and began their interrogation.

The flickering firelight illuminated Yin Si Niang's pale yet still beautiful face.

Her acupoints were restricted, her internal energy was sealed, and her hands were chained.

One of the once-powerful bandit leaders of the North is now a prisoner, and his expression inevitably shows some dejection.

However, deep within her eyes, there still lurked arrogance, restlessness, and scheming.

Luo Jiugao asked in a deep voice.

"Yin Si Niang, now that you have fallen into our hands, you should know that the situation is hopeless."

I ask you, you bandits, do you have any other plans ahead of you, and what kind of plans are there?

Besides you and Tong Qianjin, who else set up an ambush, and where? Where are the Jade-Faced Asura, the bandit leader Zhang Hengbo's former subordinates, and others now?

Yin Si Niang glanced at Luo Jiu Gao, a mocking smile playing on her lips.

"Old Master Luo, why ask so many questions?"

You killed Chief Tong, captured me, and defeated so many troops; you've made quite a commotion.

Friends in front, unless you're deaf or blind, you'll naturally know you've arrived.

As for how to entertain you... hehe, that depends on their wishes.

Luo Wei roared, "You vixen, you dare to be so stubborn even when you're about to die!"

Yin Si Niang ignored him and just sneered.

Madam Zhong stepped forward, her voice icy: "Where did Zhang Hengbo escape to? Where is he now? If you confess honestly, you may suffer less."

When Zhang Hengbo was mentioned, a complex and unfathomable look flashed in Yin Siniang's eyes, before she quickly regained her indifference.

"Iron Stream King?"

"Aren't you being a little late in asking this?"

She paused, noticing the intense gazes of the crowd, and knew that if she didn't reveal some truth, she would likely face immediate trouble. She then spoke calmly.

"To tell you the truth, I have received news that Iron Stream King passed through Eagle Gorge a few days ago and is now galloping deep into the heart of Yanshan."

The Yanshan Mountains stretch for thousands of miles, with countless towering peaks, deep valleys, and ancient forests. Not to mention a single person, even a large army would disappear into the sea without a trace.

You...can't catch up.

"The ringleader escaped so quickly!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's hearts sank.

Their biggest worry was that Zhang Hengbo might be met by his subordinates and join up with his remaining troops.

Once this rebel leader regains some power and hides in a dangerous place like Yanshan, capturing him again would truly require mobilizing a large army, spending huge sums of money, and taking a long time.

This mission can be considered a failure.

Everyone was extremely anxious.

Leaving aside the fact that Luo Jiugao and the others would have difficulty explaining their failed mission back to the Six Doors, whether or not they could retrieve Zhang Hengbo was a matter of life and death for Ma Shixiong and the other three, and could potentially involve the lives of their entire families.

Li Fudao, who had not spoken until now.

"It was originally useless."

but……"

His gaze fixed on Yin Si Niang, piercing her heart like a cold lightning bolt.

"I believe you can lead us to Zhang Hengbo, right?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Jiugao, Luo Wei, Ma Shixiong, and the others' eyes flashed with a sharp light as they realized what was happening.

Indeed, Yin Si Niang is rumored to be Zhang Hengbo's lover. Regardless of whether this ambush is successful or not, she will eventually have to find a way to reunite with Zhang Hengbo!

She must know Zhang Hengbo's route through the Yanshan Mountains, as well as where he would hide and meet up!

"Do you think I'd tell you?"

Yin Si Niang's expression changed slightly, but she forced herself to remain calm and gritted her teeth.

Li Fu said, "I'm afraid you have no choice in this."

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Luo Jiu snorted coldly, and with a flick of his wrist, the heavy guandao in his hand was already pressed against Yin Siniang's fair neck, the cold air seeping into her skin.

"Indeed, you vixen, now that things have come to this, do you still have a choice?"

Say!

How can I find Zhang Hengbo?

If there is even a single falsehood in this, may this old man's halberd first slice off your ears and nose!

The blade's edge caused goosebumps to rise on Yin Si Niang's neck. Sensing the chilling killing intent, her face paled even more, and her eyes flickered, revealing her inner struggle.

Madam Zhong sneered, "Lead the way, and you might live. Resist, and you'll die now. The choice is yours."

Circumstances are beyond one's control. Yin Si Niang was ultimately a person who cherished her life and was unwilling to perish so tragically.

She remained silent for a long time before finally saying dejectedly.

"...Okay, I'll take you there."

But the Yanshan Mountains are vast, and I only know a few possible routes. Whether I can stop him depends on luck.

"It doesn't matter if we can't stop them. Don't you know where they're meeting up to meet Zhang Hengbo?"

Li Fudao.

"But I don't know if the meeting place I mentioned is true or false. It depends on... whether Zhang Hengbo is still willing to believe me."

That makes it sound like Zhang Hengbo might also be wary of her; I wonder if it's true or not.

It's unclear whether she's shirking responsibility or laying the groundwork for not being able to find a job in the future.

Everyone knew she was cunning and couldn't trust her completely, but this was the only clue they had right now.

Luo Jiugao sheathed his halberd and said sternly, "You'd better lead the way obediently. If you dare to play any tricks, I'll make you wish you were dead!"

That night, the group set up camp in the mountain hollow.

Despite the attack, they still needed to rest, especially after a major battle, when everyone was exhausted and there were wounded.

Yin Si Niang was kept alone in a small tent, her acupoints were not released, and her hands and feet were bound.

In the stillness of the night, Li Fu approached the tent alone.

The border guards saluted and stepped back.

Inside the tent, Yin Si Niang was leaning against her baggage, pretending to doze off. She opened her eyes when she heard the sound and saw that it was Li Fu. Her eyes immediately revealed a deep-seated hatred, but beneath the hatred, there was also a hint of fear that was hard to hide.

This man's martial arts skills were too high, and his methods were unpredictable. She had never encountered such a master in her life who made her feel so powerless and fearful.

"Officer Li, what brings you here so late at night?"

Yin Si Niang spoke with sarcasm, but dared not be too presumptuous.

"Rumor has it that you are Zhang Hengbo's lover."

What kind of person is Zhang Hengbo in your eyes?

Li Fu didn't care about her attitude and asked indifferently, as if he were asking casually. He was just a little curious about the rebel king who had escaped from the iron prison in Yanzhou and needed to be hunted down.

Since Yin Si Niang was Zhang Hengbo's lover, she probably understood Zhang Hengbo better than anyone else.

Yin Si Niang's heart stirred, her eyes secretly darting around, but she managed to force a charming and ingratiating smile on her face, and leaned forward slightly, trying to close the distance.

"So that's what Officer Li wanted to ask?"

Hehe, Tie Liu Wang... he is naturally a great hero and a great man who stands tall and upright.

He cherished the common people and aspired to rule the world, wholeheartedly wanting to overthrow tyranny and save the people from suffering.

He was a man of great righteousness and integrity, yet also known for his impartiality in rewarding and punishing, and for his deep love for the people. Even when his former sworn brothers violated military regulations and plundered the people—for a mere one or two fortified villages—he showed no mercy and executed them by beheading.

Even if sworn brothers plunder the people of a fortified village and violate military regulations, they should still be executed by beheading.

So, was Zhang Hengbo truly acting to uphold justice and purify the army, or was he using this as a pretext to eliminate his sworn brothers who had risen up with him in the past and consolidate his power?

It seems to be ambiguous, and either way is possible.

Upon hearing these words, Li Fu's heart stirred, but he did not show it on his face.

She observed Li Fu's expression and saw that he was expressionless and unmoved. She gritted her teeth and tentatively continued.

"Officer Li, your martial arts skills are so high that they are rare in the world."

Why should one submit to the imperial court and become a hardworking constable?

How about... you let me go, and I'll take you to find Iron Stream King?

With your abilities, the Iron Stream King, eager to recruit talent, will surely welcome you with open arms. We can go together then; given your martial arts skills and my… relationship…”

Her words were ambiguous.

"Why worry that I won't be valued by him?"

Perhaps he would become second only to the emperor, above all others!

Wouldn't it be far better to create a world-shaking enterprise together than to serve as a lackey of the imperial court and risk one's life?

future……"

Her words were seven parts falsehood mixed with three parts temptation that might be true. If it were a military man with a little ambition or dissatisfaction with the court, he might be persuaded to some extent.

"Enough! Aren't you going to tell the truth?"

Li Fu interrupted her coldly, his gaze icy.

Yin Si Niang felt a chill run down her spine from his gaze, but she still forced a smile: "Officer Li doesn't believe me? Everything I said is true, Iron Stream King really is..."

A hint of annoyance appeared on Li Fu's face.

He was convinced that Yin Siniang probably knew Zhang Hengbo best, but he forgot that as Zhang Hengbo's lover, Yin Siniang, under the circumstances of being captured, could not possibly say anything bad about Zhang Hengbo.

Such is human nature. Not to mention a good person, even a bad person will not like another bad person, let alone have a spiritual connection with them from afar, or take care of their lover out of respect for them.

Yin Si Niang could only benefit herself by diligently portraying Zhang Hengbo as a great hero and a hero worthy of admiration.

"If I didn't need you to lead the way, I would have killed you with one blow right now."

Li Fu was too lazy to listen anymore and turned to leave.

"Officer Li, please reconsider. A good bird chooses a good tree to perch on, and a wise minister chooses a good lord to serve..."

Yin Si Niang was startled, but mustered her courage and called out urgently, making a final effort.

At this point, no one could save her life if they betrayed her. Only the incredibly skilled Constable Li could possibly take her away despite the obstruction of so many experts.

So she clung to it like a lifeline.

Li Fu kept walking, his heart filled with disdain for Yin Si Niang's offer of amnesty.

Let alone the fact that Iron Stream King Zhang Hengbo's ambitions are unclear,

Even if he were truly a benevolent and virtuous man, like Emperor Wen of Han reborn or Emperor Zhaolie alive, he would still have to carefully consider whether or not to help others conquer the country or achieve great things.

This is even with the reward of the Longevity Technique.

Stepping out of the tent, the night air was crisp and cool.

Li Fu knew that it would be difficult to get a true assessment of Zhang Hengbo's character from the cunning and wicked Yin Si Niang.

Her words were full of flattery and recruitment.

"However, it's not a big deal."

Now that Yin Siniang has been captured and she is now their guide, Zhang Hengbo's whereabouts in Yanshan are no longer a secret.

Once we catch up with them and see them, everything will become clear.

If given a choice, Li Fu would naturally trust his own eyes and his own judgment more than what others say.

"Is it good or bad? Should we kill them or let them go?"

"Seeing them in person, observing their words and actions, and discerning their character and temperament, will naturally give you a good understanding of seven or eight parts of their nature."

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