Wuxia: Start with max-level Nine Yang Divine Skill

Chapter 233 "Officer Li, there must be some misunderstanding..." (Two chapters combined)

Li Fu looked at Kuang Zhenyue, his tone calm, yet every word was sharp and piercing.

"Isn't this action tantamount to admitting guilt?"

Kuang Zhenyue's expression changed several times, but he forced himself to remain calm.

"What nonsense are you talking about!"

I—I was afraid that you might be careless in your investigation and miss some clues!

I don't trust others to do things, so I specially lit a lamp to check again!

Li Fu chuckled softly.

The laughter sounded particularly clear and jarring in the quiet room late at night.

"I originally thought that Master Kuangwu was a straightforward man who would take responsibility for his actions once he was captured."

"Why are you acting like a woman, so fixated on the sharpness of words, resorting to sophistry and arguing endlessly?"

It's unclear what Kuang Zhenyue was so enraged by these words, but he suddenly flew into a rage, his eyes wide open, and his golden-ringed broadsword pointed directly at Li Fu.

"What did you say?!"

Li Fu didn't understand why he suddenly became agitated. His eyes flickered, and he coldly repeated the sentence.

"I made myself very clear, didn't you hear me clearly? I said you are like a woman, obsessed with the sharpness of words."

"You're asking for it!"

Kuang Zhenyue was already furious because he had been caught red-handed for attempting to set fire to the house to destroy evidence, and now his face was flushed and pale.

With a low growl, he suddenly slashed down with his sword.

"I am a renowned hero in the Jianghu, respected by all the outlaws in Jiangnan. No one has ever looked down on me like this, comparing me to a woman."

The golden-ringed broadsword flashed in the moonlight, slashing straight at Li Fu's face with a sharp whistling sound!

This strike was swift and fierce, even more powerful than the one performed on the daytime stage.

Li Fu twitched his shoulder slightly, dodging to the side, his blade energy shattering several floorboards in succession.

"I'd like to test just how powerful the infamous 'Dragon Palm Technique' truly is, to see if it can support your arrogance!"

Missing his first strike, Kuang Zhenyue switched to a sweeping attack, his blade even more swift, unleashing the full power of his Gale Blade Technique with astonishing force.

The blades flashed and swirled like a whirlwind, causing the paper windows inside the room to rattle loudly in the wind.

Li Fu moved with the grace of a willow catkin, casually dodging another blade. However, the blade grazed his clothes and with a hiss, split a pear wood chair behind him in two.

The force of the blade had not yet subsided, and it shaved off another piece of the corner of the table next to it, sending wood chips flying everywhere.

"Is Master Kuang trying to silence me, or is he trying to use this opportunity to destroy any remaining clues in this house?"

Li Fu's gaze sharpened as he saw Master Kuang slash at him again, but this also struck the table and cabinet behind him.

"Master Kuang, very well, I'll also experience your swordsmanship. But if we're going to fight, let's go outside and fight!"

Do not disturb the peace of the departed!

His figure suddenly shifted from retreat to advance, his right palm circling and drawing out, his inner strength surging forth, and he unleashed the "Shock Hundred Miles" move from the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms!

In an instant, it seemed as if a dragon's roar could be faintly heard, and a powerful and fierce golden dragon-shaped energy surged out from his palm, striking Kuang Zhenyue's chest directly!

The palm strike came too fast and too fiercely. Kuang Zhenyue's expression changed, and in his haste, he could only block it with his sword, using the broad blade as a shield to protect himself.

clang-!!!

A deafening clang of metal clashing against metal!

The golden energy slammed solidly into the blade.

Kuang Zhenyue felt an overwhelming force surge towards him, his tiger's mouth trembled violently, his palm went numb, and he was blasted off the ground by this force, flying backwards. He crashed through the door with a bang and landed on the bluestone slab in the courtyard. He staggered back five or six steps before regaining his footing, his chest heaving with blood and qi.

Once he had steadied himself, he couldn't help but gasp and looked up in horror at Li Fu, who was slowly walking out.

Kuang Zhenyue could hardly believe that Li Fu, at such a young age, possessed such profound and powerful internal strength!

Seeing is believing, and his reputation as a master who rivals the legends of the martial arts world is well-deserved!

Li Fu stepped into the courtyard, the moonlight shining on his blue robe, making him appear even more upright.

He said calmly, "Master Kuang, now we can have a proper fight."

Kuang Zhenyue suppressed his shock, let out a sharp shout, and charged forward again with his sword!

The courtyard was spacious, allowing him to unleash his Gale Blade Technique with even greater flair. The blade flashed like a bolt of lightning, whipping up fallen leaves and dust, creating a terrifying spectacle.

However, Li Fu had already carefully observed Kuang Zhenyue's swordsmanship on the daytime arena. Using the Qiankun Great Shift technique, he had seen through Kuang Zhenyue's swordsmanship moves and the flow of his energy, and he was completely familiar with the moves.

Kuang Zhenyue slashed several times, but Li Fu strolled leisurely, slightly shifting his body to avoid the attack. He then brought his right index and middle fingers together and thrust them out from mid-air!

Six Meridian Divine Sword.

laugh!

A sword aura shot out, sharp and fierce!

Kuang Zhenyue's hair stood on end. Relying on his years of experience in life-and-death battles, he barely managed to turn to the side. An invisible sword of energy grazed past his ear, and a strand of hair fell in the wind.

The chilling, sharp feeling, like a sword pointing at his neck, sent shivers down his spine.

"What is that?!"

Although Li Fu had no sword in his hand, the direction he pointed seemed to be wielded by an invisible divine weapon, with a faint sword hum that resonated in the mind.

Kuang Zhenyue was shocked and astonished.

Li Fu turned his sword and slashed at his neck. He hurriedly retreated to dodge, but before he could regain his footing, the sword energy crisscrossed and wove into a net that enveloped him.

Kuang Zhenyue swung his sword to block, and a series of clanging sounds rang out, with sparks flying from the blade.

The final, deadly strike was an exceptionally solid, invisible sword of energy that cleaved the blade.

With a crisp clang, his golden-ringed sword, forged from a hundred times refined steel and capable of cutting hair in an instant, was actually cleaved open with a gash!

Kuang Zhenyue suddenly leaped back several steps, looked down at the nick in the knife, both shocked and furious. When he looked up again, his eyes were filled with disbelief and shock.

Under the moonlight, Li Fu pointed his fingers like a sword. About three feet in front of his fingertips, the air rippled slightly, and a vague, uncertain sword-shaped energy appeared faintly. It expanded and contracted with his internal energy, and under the cold moonlight, it appeared even more mysterious and unpredictable.

It was like a ray of moonlight being captured and condensed into an invisible divine sword.

"What...what kind of martial art is this?!"

Kuang Zhenyue asked in a trembling voice, his tone distorted.

The bizarre scene before him was beyond his comprehension.

"Does Master Kuang want to test my martial arts skills?"

Li Fu did not answer. With a thought, an invisible sword suddenly shot out, and he unleashed the Wind and Willow Sword Technique, spreading a lofty and ethereal sword intent.

The invisible sword energy points, stabs, flicks, and wipes, like spring sweeping across the earth, penetrating everywhere. Moreover, the sword energy is formless and intangible, making its movements even more mysterious and unpredictable.

Kuang Zhenyue had a knife in his hand, but he felt that he was even more difficult to deal with this invisible sword. He could only use the Fierce Wind Blade Technique to make water impenetrable and desperately protect his body.

However, Li Fu's swordsmanship was too advanced. His invisible sword energy could change length and position, sometimes to the left and sometimes to the right, appearing in front of you and sometimes behind you.

Within five or six moves, Kuang Zhenyue, who believed his martial arts skills were no less than those of any sect leader in the world, was already in dire straits, struggling to defend himself, and signs of defeat were already emerging.

He was utterly shocked. In fact, he had not used his full strength on the stage during the day and had left some room for improvement, but the skill he displayed in swordsmanship was enough to shake the heroes of the martial arts world.

At this moment, he was going all out, and his martial arts were more than 30% stronger than those on stage, but he was still no match for Li Fu!

Just as Kuang Zhenyue was retreating in a sorry state, on the verge of defeat.

Outside the courtyard wall, a pair of eyes that had been in a state of astonishment since Li Fu unleashed his sword energy and wondered if they were seeing things finally came to their senses when Kuang Zhenyue was in grave danger under Li Fu's Six Meridians Divine Sword.

Immediately afterwards, a gray figure swept into the courtyard like a large bird. A pair of hands wearing silver silk gloves conjured up countless palm shadows and slapped towards Li Fu, trying to help Kuang Zhenyue block Li Fu.

"I've been waiting for you for a long time."

Li Fu seemed to have sensed it beforehand. He raised his hand and pointed, sending out a sword aura that collided with the palm shadow with a muffled thud.

Ouyang Jin was so shocked that she swayed and fell into the air, taking several steps back. Her hands were numb. When she regained her footing, the look of shock on her face had not faded.

On the other side, thanks to Ouyang Jin's sudden appearance, Li Fu looked at the newcomer, and Kuang Zhenyue was finally able to catch his breath slightly under the overwhelming sword force.

"What brings Lord Ouyang here so late at night?"

Ouyang Jin glanced at Kuang Zhenyue, then at Li Fu.

"Officer Li, I saw Master Kuang staying up late at night and walking past the manor. I wondered what he was up to, so I followed him all the way here. I never expected to follow him all the way here."

Officer Li, Chief Kuang, why are you drawing your swords against each other?

He had secretly followed Kuang Zhenyue all the way here, and only then did he catch a glimpse of the invisible sword energy that seemed like something out of a myth. He was extremely shocked and momentarily lost in thought. When he saw that Kuang Zhenyue was in danger, he had no choice but to reveal himself.

"Of course I'm going to catch the thief who washes himself in the bath."

Li Fu's invisible sword pointed diagonally at the ground, rippled slightly in the moonlight.

His expression was calm, and he exuded an aura of profound mystery. He simply stood there, without speaking or acting harshly, yet he exerted immense pressure on the two of them.

"The Body Washing Thief?"

Does "Captain Li" refer to the master of Kuangwu?

Is there some misunderstanding here?

Ouyang Jin was taken aback.

"Misunderstand?

Ouyang, please tell me. In the dead of night, Kuang, you knocked down the guards and sneaked into the sealed-off crime scene with a tinderbox in your pocket. Wasn't that an attempt to set the house on fire and destroy the evidence?

What misunderstanding could there be?

Even if he wasn't a notorious thief who steals clothes, he's still inextricably linked to them!

Li Fu said coldly.

Ouyang Jin was taken aback upon hearing this, and turned to look at Kuang Zhenyue in surprise.

"Brother Kuang, you—you really want to set the house on fire?"

Why is that?!

Li Fu, observing Ouyang Jin's expression and tone, seemed unaware of any connection between Kuang Zhenyue and the notorious bandit, and even less likely to have any leverage over him in this regard.

Kuang Zhenyue's eyes flashed, his face turned ashen, and he gritted his teeth and growled, "Enough nonsense, Ouyang Jin, stop him for me!"

You don't need to worry about the rest!

If you refuse to help me, don't blame me for revealing everything about you!

The commotion here would soon attract attention, and if they didn't destroy the house that might still contain clues, it would be too late. Suddenly, he swung his knife and rushed at Li Fu, trying to force him to back away and make Li Fu move aside from the house behind him.

Ouyang Jin's face instantly turned extremely ugly; he naturally knew what Kuang Zhenyue was referring to.

It was he who used his weakness to threaten and manipulate Kuang Zhenyue into faking defeat on the stage in order to seize the position of chief of the dock.

If this matter is made public, not only will he be ineligible for the position of Chief of the General's Mansion, but the Ouyang family will also be disgraced.

Ouyang Jin's face changed several times, from green to white, and then from white to red. The struggle in his eyes was obvious. He gritted his teeth.

"Officer Li, there must be some misunderstanding. Please let Brother Kuang explain—"

While asking Li Furong and Kuang Zhenyue to explain, the move in his hands suddenly changed. It was no longer just to help Kuang Zhenyue temporarily block Li Furong's sword attack. Instead, his palms flew up and down, attacking Li Furong from the left and right, along with Kuang Zhenyue's sword light!

What a misunderstanding!

Although Lord Ouyang claimed it was a misunderstanding, he showed no mercy to his subordinates.

It doesn't feel good to be threatened in return, does it?

I saw long ago that Kuang Zhenyue's defeat was suspicious; you must have some leverage over him.

Now that he's using this to blackmail you, you have no choice but to help him.

"But do you think you two can get past me by joining forces?"

Li Fu's formless sword suddenly surged. Although it remained formless, the surrounding air hissed as the sword energy surged.

He no longer held back, using the sword energy of the Six Meridians Divine Sword to drive the Returning Wind and Dancing Willow Sword Technique, greatly increasing its power!

But the sword energy was everywhere, sometimes thrusting and sweeping like long spears and halberds, with a magnificent momentum.

Suddenly, it became as dense and persistent as fine, dense rain, penetrating every nook and cranny.

Under the cover of night, the blurry and twisted sword-shaped energy appeared and disappeared like a ghost, truly unpredictable!

Although Kuang Zhenyue's Golden Ring Saber was sharp and Ouyang Jin's Heavenly Silkworm Gloves were impervious to swords and spears and could temporarily withstand the piercing and slashing of sword energy, their martial arts skills were far inferior to Li Fu's.

Moreover, the invisible sword energy was unpredictable in length and could attack them unexpectedly. Even when the two joined forces, they could not force Li Fu to retreat. Instead, they were forced to retreat step by step by him and could only withstand seven or eight moves before they could no longer continue.

With a loud clang, Li Fu unleashed another condensed sword aura, striking the notch in Kuang Zhenyue's blade. The golden-ringed broadsword finally succumbed to the pressure and broke in two!

The broken blade flew out spinning and embedded itself deeply in the courtyard wall.

Kuang Zhenyue's tiger's mouth split open, blood flowed freely, his wrist was in excruciating pain, and he staggered backward.

hum!

Almost simultaneously, the invisible sword of energy spun and swept out a distance of nearly ten feet.

Ouyang Jin groaned as his chest was ripped open by the sharp sword energy. Although the Heavenly Silkworm Gloves absorbed most of the force, a shallow bloodstain was still left on his chest. His internal energy became disordered, and he clutched his chest, taking several steps back before regaining his balance.

The two stood side by side, their eyes filled with shock and fear as they watched Li Fu, his green robes fluttering in the moonlight and his sword humming beneath his fingertips.

Li Fuqi pointed his sword diagonally at the ground, and suddenly his feet moved.

His movement caused both of them to instinctively recoil in fear.

Ouyang Jin quickly raised his hand and said, "Officer Li, please calm down. Let's talk this out."

Just then, a night breeze swept by, and lights and voices could be heard rapidly approaching from afar outside the courtyard.

Li Fu stopped in his tracks, his gaze sharp as he swept over the two men before him, and said coldly, "Master Kuang, now you know how to speak properly?"

As he spoke, his gaze fell on the injured Kuang Zhenyue, and his brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

In the exchange just now, although this person's martial arts were high and his swordsmanship was fierce, he did not seem to have reached the terrifying level of the legendary master thief.

There were long-standing rumors in the martial arts world that the master thief was extremely skilled in martial arts. He once flicked a water droplet and bent the golden mace in the hand of a famous martial arts master who had been famous for many years and wielded a golden mace. The droplet pierced the head of the master and took his life in one move.

However, the martial arts skills that Kuang Zhenyue had just displayed, although they were already unmatched in the martial arts world and were beyond the imagination of ordinary people, were by no means astonishing.

"Could it be that the story has been passed down through the ages and the martial arts of the 'Baptist Thief' have become too exaggerated?"

Or is Kuang Zhenyue still holding back, because the moment of truly fighting to the death hasn't arrived yet?