Martial Arts Crossover: It All Started with Hijacking Li Canghai

"Except for the young head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) named Lin Pingzhi who managed to escape, the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) Lin Zhennan and his wife, along with the escorting镖师 (bodyguards/escorts), were all killed. Currently, Yu Canghai of the Qingcheng Sect is leading his disciples in a frantic search for Lin Pingzhi, who escaped from the Fuwei镖局 (escort agency)!"

"What?! The Fuwei Escort Agency has been wiped out? The Qingcheng Sect is a righteous sect, what grudge could they possibly have that would lead to such an attack and the extermination of their entire family!" This news immediately attracted the attention of the martial arts enthusiasts on the first floor.

"This...this Yu Canghai is too ruthless!"

"I heard that it was because Lin Pingzhi, the young head镖师 (bodyguard) of Fuwei镖局 (escort agency), killed Yu Canghai's son that Yu Canghai, in a fit of rage, wiped out his entire family."

"Really? You can't just say things like that!"

Qin Han heard the chatter downstairs clearly, and a glint of shrewdness flashed in his eyes.

"Lin Pingzhi? Liu Zhengfeng?"

Qin Han recalled the general plot of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, with the massacre of the Fuwei Escort Agency being a major event in the story.

Liu Zhengfeng's retirement ceremony is another important plot point.

"If I remember correctly, Lin Pingzhi appeared at Liu Zhengfeng's Golden Basin Washing Up Ceremony to escape the Qingcheng Sect's pursuit. It was also around that time that Linghu Chong began to show his talent and start his life of repaying kindness in the void."

Qin Han's thoughts raced. It seemed he needed to change his plans. He should first make a detour to Hengshan City, as his career was the most important thing. He would have to wait and see about Cheng Mei.

Going to Hengshan City was certainly not just to see some excitement, nor was it to meet that unlucky fellow Lin Pingzhi.

Qin Han's target was Linghu Chong. He had never killed a protagonist of destiny before, so he could use Linghu Chong to test the effect of the 'Dragon Pattern' absorbing destiny.

Qin Han had always thought that Linghu Chong was the epitome of "not knowing his place." Despite being a righteous disciple, he had illicit relationships with members of the Demonic Sect and even became sworn brothers with a lecherous scoundrel like Tian Boguang.

Isn't this a slap in the face to Yue Buqun, the gentlemanly swordsman?

Most importantly, Ren Yingying was also deeply devoted to Linghu Chong, sacrificing so much for him, even turning against her father, Ren Woxing.

As it turns out, Linghu Chong still had his heart set on that junior sister who had long since fallen in love with someone else. This kind of guy who couldn't distinguish between friend and foe, or good and bad, was simply a menace. It would be better if he died sooner rather than later.

"I wonder if the Dongfang Bubai in this world is male or female. If it's a female version of Dongfang Bubai, then Linghu Chong might even be able to stab the Dongfang leader in the back. He should be killed even more!" Qin Han made up his mind that since he had heard this news, he would go to Hengshan.

As for whether or not we'll encounter any protagonist's halo?

What a joke! Qin Han is now at the Grandmaster level, possessing all the unique skills of the Free and Unfettered Sect, plus the Blood Drinking Mad Saber. He would dare to challenge even a Grandmaster!

Now is the time for Liu Zhengfeng to retire from the martial arts world. At this time, Linghu Chong's junior sister has not yet fallen in love with someone else, and she does not even know the Dugu Nine Swords. You don't even need a second move to kill her!

Qin Han turned his gaze to Lan Jian opposite him.

This girl is quite the foodie. Most of the dishes on the table at Songhelou Restaurant ended up in her stomach. I wonder if she'll gain weight.

However, this girl is quite good at serving people, and I had a rare treat. The weather has been getting colder lately, so riding a horse is no longer suitable. I'll just hire a carriage for my trip to Hengshan.

"Lan Jian, how long will it take us to get to Hengyang by carriage from here?" Qin Han asked with a smile.

"Hmm?" Lan Jian, who was focused on enjoying her food, looked up when she heard the question. Seeing Qin Han's teasing look, her face turned red.

A little embarrassed, she wiped her mouth, thought for a moment, and said seriously, "Um... well, let me calculate..."

"We are currently in Baoding Prefecture. If we want to get to Hengyang City, it will take about two days by fast horse. If we take a carriage on the main road, it will take about four or five days."

After speaking, he asked with some doubt, "Master, aren't we going to Lu Family Manor?"

Qin Han smiled and casually said, "It's alright, there's no rush at Lu Family Village. Tomorrow I'll hire a carriage and go to Hengshan to find an old friend I've known for a long time. I suddenly miss him terribly... It won't take long."

"Huh? Oh, oh..." Lan Jian nodded as if he understood, but was still a little confused.

The owner and this old friend must have a good relationship, right?

He didn't dare ask his old friend any more questions out of curiosity, as he couldn't possibly fathom his master's thoughts.

Especially at night, Lan Jian dared not say a word.

She didn't want to be dragged to warm the bed by her owner because of her curiosity. Just thinking about those embarrassing things made her face burn.

It was getting late, and there were no more customers on the second floor, only a few drunkards downstairs.

After the two finished their meal, Lan Jian was about to call the waiter over to settle the bill.

"Bang!!"

A loud crash came from the large door, as the restaurant door was forced open from the outside!

Wood chips flew everywhere, and the door panel shattered!

With this commotion, a burly man with a full beard crashed into the opposite wall!

Before anyone could react, two figures followed them in, one after the other.

Walking in front was a tall, thin, middle-aged man with a sinister face and cold, triangular eyes.

Following behind him was an elderly man, holding a pair of iron clappers in his hand, with a sneer on his face.

"If you don't want to die, get out of here!" the tall, thin middle-aged man shouted coldly, surveying the remaining drunkards in the lobby.

The lunch rush had already passed, and there weren't many customers in the lobby anymore. Judging from the situation, it was clearly not a minor skirmish like before; this was probably some kind of gangland feud!

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"

In an instant, the sounds of tables and chairs being knocked over and dishes shattering filled the air, and there wasn't a single customer left on the first floor.

Several waiters and the shopkeeper had already discreetly hidden under the counter. Since they dared to run a restaurant, they were obviously used to this kind of thing and just assumed it was some kind of江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the martial arts world) feud.

Only Qin Han and Lan Jian remained on the second floor. Since they didn't make any moves, they didn't attract the attention of the people downstairs.

The man toying with the iron clapper walked up to the burly, bearded man lying on the ground, his face clearly mocking: "Tsk tsk, Ironclad Armor, weren't you known as 'Ironclad Vajra,' invulnerable to swords and spears? How come you're crawling on the ground like a dog now?"

The burly man with a thick beard, known as Iron Armor, struggled to his feet. He spat out a mouthful of bloody saliva and glared at the two men, cursing, "Pah! Tian Qi! If you hadn't poisoned me and the young master, would a scoundrel like you even dare to lay a hand on me?"

How dare you claim to be "One staff to suppress the world, three iron hearts to shake the eight directions"? The people of the martial arts world are truly blind to have given such a title to a scoundrel like you!

It turns out that this tall, thin middle-aged man was named Tian Qi, and in Baoding City he was also known as Master Tian Qi. On the surface, he was a righteous and chivalrous Master Tian Qi, but in reality he was a hypocrite who sought fame and fortune.

The tall, thin middle-aged man at the front is Gongsun Moyun, known as "Moyun Hand." He is impatient and extremely concerned with his reputation, just like Tian Qi.