From the beginning of Swordsman, he created a legend in the martial arts world.

After that, the two traveled during the day and studied martial arts together when they camped at night.

Meng Fei first carefully studied the Heaven-Turning Palm manual and found that its palm technique was fierce and domineering, several times more advanced than the version taught by Lin Zhennan.

But as he expected, this palm technique relies heavily on the application of internal energy. It is effective against ordinary masters, but against a cunning and ruthless master like Yu Canghai, it is indeed difficult to gain an overwhelming advantage.

He then meticulously taught Lin Pingzhi the first three moves of the Thirteen Deadly Swords – “Serpent Probing the Cave”, “Three Stars Stealing the Soul”, and “Rainbow Piercing the Sun”.

Although these three sword techniques are only beginner-level, they already fully demonstrate the essence of the Thirteen Deadly Swords: precision, ruthlessness, and direct targeting of vital points.

At the same time, he also shared his cultivation insights from the Heaven-Turning Palm Manual with Lin Pingzhi without reservation.

On the way to Hengshan, Lin Pingzhi studied with great eagerness. Under the guidance of his "wise teacher" Meng Fei, his understanding of the Heaven-Turning Palm deepened day by day, and his comprehension of the three deadly thirteen sword techniques progressed by leaps and bounds.

Just as the two were about to reach Hengshan, a figure suddenly blocked their way at a bend in the mountain road ahead.

The man was short and stout, with a high hump on his back, making him look quite strange. He was leaning on an iron crutch and stood casually on the road, but he happened to be blocking the narrow mountain path.

"Who are you? Why are you blocking our way?"

Having experienced a major change, Lin Pingzhi became much more vigilant. He immediately held his sword horizontally in front of his chest and asked in a deep voice.

Hearing the sound, the hunchback turned around, revealing a face full of wrinkles but also a kind smile.

He then sized Lin Pingzhi up and down, a barely perceptible glint in his eyes, and said in a gentle tone, "This must be nephew Lin of the Fuwei Escort Agency, right? I am Mu Gaofeng, a famous camel from the northern frontier. Alas, to my shame, your father and I are old acquaintances. A few days ago, I heard that Yu Canghai intended to harm the Fuwei Escort Agency, so I rushed here day and night to lend a hand, but alas... I was still a step too late!"

Mu Gaofeng shook his head and sighed, looking regretful and heartbroken. Anyone who saw him would think he was a kind-hearted and righteous senior.

"However," he then changed the subject, looking intently at Lin Pingzhi, his smile becoming even more amiable.

"Fortunately, Nephew Lin is safe and sound. Now that you are all alone and burdened with a blood feud, why don't you come with me to the northern frontier? I will teach you everything I know. Once you have mastered my skills, you can seek revenge against Yu Canghai. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

After saying that, he naturally took a step forward and reached out to grab Lin Pingzhi's arm. The action seemed friendly, but it carried an air of undeniable authority.

"Wait a minute!"

Lin Pingzhi took a step back warily, dodging his hand, his brows furrowed.

"Senior Mu, I have never heard my father mention you before. Besides, I already have a place to go, so there is no need for you to trouble yourself."

Mu Gaofeng's smile froze slightly, but he quickly recovered, only his tone became a little harsher: "I suppose your father is too busy with other matters and forgot to mention me. Nephew, think about it carefully. With your current abilities, when will you ever be able to avenge yourself? Do you want your parents to die with regrets?"

He then took another step closer, and the "concern" in his words now carried a hint of coercion.

Meng Fei, who had been watching this from the sidelines, finally broke his silence.

He stepped forward, subtly shielding Lin Pingzhi behind him, his gaze piercing Mu Gaofeng like lightning.

"Pingzhi, haven't you figured it out yet? This Senior Mu isn't showing any sentimentality for old friends. He's taken a fancy to your Lin family's Evil-Repelling Sword Technique and plans to lure you back first, then slowly interrogate you to find out where the manual is."

These words were like a sharp sword piercing through the window paper!

The hypocritical smile on Mu Gaofeng's face vanished instantly, replaced by a look of shame, anger, and malice at having his secret exposed.

His triangular eyes flashed with a fierce light as he stared intently at Meng Fei: "Where did this brat come from? How dare you spout nonsense and slander this old man? You're asking for death!"

Before he finished speaking, he stopped pretending and swept his iron crutch out without warning, aiming straight for Meng Fei's waist.

This attack was powerful, fast, and ruthless, clearly intended to cripple the meddlesome Meng Fei in one blow.

Meng Fei, who was prepared for this, was alert when he felt a slight movement on his shoulder. He immediately used his movement technique to take a step back and avoid the sneak attack.

"Hmph, quick reaction!"

Mu Gaofeng was even more furious when his attack missed, but his mind raced and he knew that his primary target was Lin Pingzhi.

He immediately stopped entangled with Meng Fei, took a step, twisted his body strangely, bypassed Meng Fei, and grabbed at Lin Pingzhi's shoulder.

"Nephew Lin, don't listen to this villain's instigation. Come with me and leave this place of trouble!"

In this situation, how could Lin Pingzhi not understand?

The so-called old acquaintance of my father in front of me is clearly a villain who covets the Lin family's Evil-Repelling Sword Manual and is taking advantage of the chaos!

"Clang!"

With a flash of cold light, Lin Pingzhi drew his longsword instantly, deflecting Mu Gaofeng's attack.

However, in their first exchange, Lin Pingzhi was forced back by his opponent's profound internal strength, and was even more shocked: "This hunchback has such profound internal strength!"

"Hmph, brat, with your pathetic skills, you dare to challenge me?"

At this moment, Mu Gaofeng's true colors were revealed; his feigned kindness vanished, leaving only gloom and greed on his face.

"If you know what's good for you, come with me obediently, or you'll suffer! Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite!"

"Yeah?"

Meng Fei's voice remained calm. He stepped forward slowly and stood side by side with Lin Pingzhi, but his gaze was fixed on Lin Pingzhi.

"Pingzhi, since this Senior Mu is so 'kind' in giving you guidance, why don't you demonstrate the sword techniques I've been teaching you these past few days and ask him to critique them, to see if... they meet his standards?"

"This... Brother Meng, I..."

Upon hearing this, Lin Pingzhi's face showed obvious hesitation and unease. Although he had been practicing the three sword techniques taught by Meng Fei day and night and felt that he was making rapid progress, he had not been practicing for long and had never fought against a master like Mu Gaofeng.

The hunchback in front of me had a deep and imposing aura, and his previous move had already demonstrated his profound skill. Could I really contend with him?

"Don't worry."

Meng Fei seemed to see through his thoughts, his voice steady yet carrying a comforting strength.

"Just go ahead and do your thing without worry. I'll be there to support you. Remember the key points I taught you: keep your mind calm, your eyes sharp, and your sword ruthless."

Seeing that the two men were not afraid at all, but instead used him as a target to test their swords, Mu Gaofeng was so angry that he was practically fuming. His old face was so gloomy that it looked like it was about to drip water.

"Very well! You two arrogant brats! How dare you test your skills against me? Today I'll teach you a lesson and show you what it means to be outmatched!"

Before he finished speaking, he swung his iron crutch, creating a gust of wind, and unleashed a "Sweeping Thousands of Troops" strike at Lin Pingzhi's waist.

Seeing the fierce approach of the other party, Lin Pingzhi was afraid, but when he thought of the hatred of his parents' tragic death and the destruction of his family, and also of Meng Fei's instructions, a surge of blood rushed to the top of his head.