Yang Guo travels back in time to become Duan Yu, a different kind of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils.

Chapter 75 A formidable foe is approaching

Duan Zhengchun was originally ordered by his elder brother, the Emperor, to go to Shenjie Temple in Luliang Prefecture to investigate the circumstances of the murder of Master Xuanbei of Shaolin Temple. Soon after, he learned that his beloved son had secretly escaped from the Dali Palace.

Although his elder brother wrote that Duan Yu had mastered the Six Meridians Divine Sword, he was still worried. He sent someone to inform his elder brother, and then, together with the three dukes Hua Hegen, Fan Hua, Ba Tianshi, and the four guards, he came to the Central Plains, hoping to find his beloved son and investigate the truth behind Master Xuanbei's murder.

Unexpectedly, shortly after arriving in the Central Plains, he was sent to deliver a message to the envoy from the Song Dynasty who was there to celebrate the Empress Dowager's birthday, saying that Duan Yu had arrived in Bianliang and was staying with the envoy.

Duan Zhengchun was relieved and headed straight to the Central Plains to continue investigating Master Xuanbei's matter, and also took the opportunity to visit one of his former lovers.

The woman's name is Ruan Xingzhu. She is currently living in seclusion by Xiaojing Lake. These days, Duan Zhengchun and she are inseparable and living a life of blissful happiness.

Little did they know, they had already been targeted.

Meanwhile, Yang Guo and Yang Guo, after leaving Bianjing, changed mounts along the way and traveled day and night towards Ezhou.

After traveling for three or four days, Zhao Shuhuai never uttered a word of "tiredness," but she was still sleepy as she rode her horse, nearly falling off several times. Yang Guo saw that she really couldn't hold on any longer, but she refused to leave, so he decided to stay overnight in Xinyang.

"Brother Yang, is this where you met Sister Jinshu?"

Previously, Yang Guo had told her how he met her maid Jinshu, including how he, Xiao Feng, and A'Zhu discovered Kang Min and Bai Shijing's affair, how they found out the truth about Ma Dayuan's death, and how he later guided Jinshu to defeat Yun Zhonghe.

"Yes, it's right here. Speaking of which, I have to thank that vicious Yun Zhonghe." If he hadn't committed this crime here, I...

"I don't know when we'll be able to find out anything about Long'er."

Hearing Yang Guo's words, Zhao Shuhuai blushed and thought to herself, "If it weren't for Yun Zhonghe, I wouldn't have met you. Now that you mention it, I should thank him too."

Bah! Who would thank this lecherous scoundrel!

The next day, after breakfast, the two were about to head out to continue their journey towards Xiaojing Lake.

Halfway through their journey, the two suddenly saw a burly man covered in blood, wielding two broad axes, wildly swinging and hacking at the ground. The man had a full beard and a fierce appearance, but his eyes were unfocused, and he acted as if he were insane.

"Second Brother Gu!"

Yang Guo immediately recognized the man as Gu Ducheng, one of the four bodyguards of the Prince of Zhennan. Gu Ducheng had always been by the Prince of Zhennan's side. Since he was here, the Prince of Zhennan was probably not far away.

Gu Ducheng wielded his axe faster and faster, shouting, "Quick, quick, go and inform the lord that the enemy has come knocking!"

He stood on a main road, wielding two gleaming axes, hacking and slashing. Pedestrians naturally kept their distance, and who would dare to approach him?

Seeing his anxious expression, Yang Guo realized that as he continued to use his axe techniques, his strength was gradually waning, but he still managed to hold on. He heard him say, "Brother Fu, step back quickly. Don't worry about me. It's more important to report to our lord."

Yang Guo walked up to Gu Ducheng and said, "Second Brother Gu, calm down. Who is this so-called enemy of the Prince of Zhennan? Is it Duan Yanqing who has arrived?"

Gu Ducheng glared angrily at Yang Guo, then suddenly shouted, "You wicked man, don't you dare harm my master!"

As he spoke, he raised his axe and chopped it down on his head.

Gu Ducheng was clearly agitated at this moment, and Yang Guo had disguised himself, so Gu Ducheng did not recognize the person in front of him as his own son at first.

Yang Guo reached out and grabbed the axe handle, shouting, "Second Brother Gu, wake up!"

His loud shout contained the secret of the Soul Transfer Technique. Gu Ducheng was provoked by this, and coupled with his existing injuries, he fainted.

Yang Guo and Zhao Shuhuai returned to the inn they had visited before and booked a room. Yang Guo placed his palm against Gu Ducheng's back and used his internal energy to guide the chaotic internal energy within Gu Ducheng back to its proper path.

Before the time it takes to drink a cup of tea is up, Gu Ducheng slowly awoke and asked, "Who—who are you? How did I get here? Where is that great villain?"

Yang Guo wiped his face, and the disguise he had used fell off. Gu Ducheng looked closely and realized that it was none other than his own young master.

Upon seeing that it was Yang Guo, Gu Ducheng's face grew even more anxious: "Young Master, what are you doing here?"

Yang Guo said, "When I heard in Bianjing that Duan Yanqing was plotting against my father, I rushed here to help. You are seriously injured. What happened? Has Duan Yanqing arrived?"

"It was Duan Yanqing who came. Brother Fu and I discovered his trail and were about to come back to report, but we were spotted by Duan Yanqing and two other villains under his command. We were no match for them and had to escape separately."

Upon hearing this, Yang Guo realized the matter was urgent and stopped wasting time: "Second Brother Gu, how are your injuries? Can you still ride a horse? Take me to rescue my father!"

"Your Highness, you must not! Duan Yanqing is a highly skilled and vicious man. Going there would be suicide. The best course of action is to quickly inform the Prince to avoid the area."

Yang Guo knew that if he didn't show off his skills now, Gu Ducheng probably wouldn't lead the way for him. He pointed with his right index finger, and an invisible sword aura pierced a hole in Gu Ducheng's axe.

"Young Master, your One-Finger Divine Skill is even more powerful than the Prince's? No, this isn't the One-Finger Divine Skill, it's... the Six Meridian Divine Sword?"

"Second Brother Gu has a good eye. How about it? My skills are enough to deal with Duan Yanqing, aren't they?"

"Enough! Enough! Enough! With the Prince's Six Meridian Divine Sword, we'll make sure Duan Yanqing and the Four Evils never return!"

After saying that, Gu Ducheng rolled off the bed, but the movement was too big, which aggravated his wound, and he couldn't help but groan.

"Second Brother Gu, if you're not feeling well, why don't you wait here? Just tell me how to find my father."

"Young Master, don't underestimate me. I, Old Gu, am tough and thick-skinned. A few minor injuries are nothing to me. Young Master, come with me."

Fortunately, Yang Guo had chosen three fine horses before leaving. He and Zhao Shuhuai each rode one, and the remaining horse was empty, which came in handy at this moment.

The three walked for seven or eight miles when they suddenly saw a farmer sitting under a willow tree by the roadside, his feet soaking in the muddy water of the ditch beside the tree.

This was an ordinary scene in the countryside, but the farmer had blood on half of his face and was carrying a shiny, heavy bronze rod on his shoulder.

Yang Guo's heart skipped a beat. Among the four guards of the Prince of Zhennan, Gu Ducheng wielded a large axe, and Fu Sigui wielded a bronze cudgel. Could that person be—

Upon closer inspection, it was indeed Fu Sigui. Yang Guo could hear his heavy breathing, clearly indicating he had suffered severe internal injuries. Just as he was about to speak, Gu Ducheng said, "Brother Fu, the young master has arrived!"

Upon hearing this, Fu Sigui suddenly raised his head, but the movement aggravated his injuries, causing him to cough a few more times.

Yang Guo lifted his clothes and saw a hole in his chest, no bigger than a finger, but very deep.

One-Finger Divine Skill! Only the Duan family's One-Finger Divine Skill can injure someone to this extent. The person who knows One-Finger Divine Skill and can beat Fu Sigui like this must be Duan Yanqing!

Yang Guo extended his finger and pressed several acupoints around Fu Sigui's wound. With the release of his One-Finger Divine Skill, Fu Sigui's bleeding immediately stopped, and most of the pain in his body disappeared.

"Young Master, your One-Finger Divine Skill..."

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Yang Guo waved his hand to stop Fu Sigui from speaking, and said, "Third Brother Fu, you and Second Brother Gu are both injured, so follow us slowly. I'll go ahead and meet this Duan Yanqing."

After saying that, he and Zhao Shuhuai mounted their horses and continued galloping towards Xiaojing Lake.