After marrying the fierce god, her handsome young husband was pampered to the extreme.

After staying in Caixia City for a month, Lin Yuntang and his son Lin Beizhen set off back to the southwest.

The couple rarely saw each other, but their relationship remained strong.

They are both people who can endure loneliness and have their own things to do on a daily basis. Even though they are often separated, it has never affected their relationship.

After Yuanbao took over the northern border, Lanshu became completely idle.

By then, Lin Beizhen had grown into a strong and upright young man, but he did not follow in his father's footsteps and joined the Southwest Army.

He originally had no hobbies or interests, and he did everything according to his stepfather's wishes.

He's almost become a father-son chauvinist.

It's not good if a son is too obedient; he has no opinions of his own.

After much thought, Lan Shu decided that her son should go out and make his own way in the world.

So he threw Lin Beizhen out of the house, letting him find the meaning of life on his own.

When Lin Beizhen left home, he carried a lot of money with him, all of which were gifts from his stepfather.

As it happened, a security escort agency was hiring, so he gave it a try.

Because of his excellent skills, the security escort agency immediately hired him.

Lin Beizhen wasn't really sure what he wanted to do. He was very adaptable and could quickly settle into whatever situation he was in.

The escort agency was transporting a batch of exquisite porcelain this time. When they passed through Heishuiyao, everyone was on high alert.

This Blackwater Kiln was actually an ancient mountain path, where a group of mountain bandits had been entrenched for many years.

This band of mountain bandits prioritizes loyalty and specializes in robbing the wealthy and unscrupulous.

It just so happens that the client who commissioned this escort service is a notorious and unscrupulous merchant in the Southwest.

Any goods belonging to him will undoubtedly be robbed by the people of the Blackwater Kiln.

This time, the escort agency hired more than just Lin Beizhen; they also hired about ten highly skilled martial artists.

The payment for this shipment was substantial, so even with the escort agency hiring so many experts, they could still make a fortune on this trip.

Money makes the world go round, which is why the escort agency decided to go on this mission even though they knew it was dangerous.

The people of the Blackwater kilns used a metal claw that could pull out a very long chain.

In rocky terrain, claws are practically essential tools for rock climbing.

Few people in this world can reach the pinnacle of lightness skills; most people cannot skillfully use lightness skills on such terrain.

However, the bandits of the Blackwater Kiln used this weapon to move freely in and out of the mountain streams.

This band of bandits was extremely arrogant. Besides their strange, raucous laughter, they would occasionally throw stones or other objects at them, trying to provoke them.

One of the experts was indeed enraged and drew his sword to charge forward.

At that moment, several arrows flew out from the surrounding woods.

On the only road ahead, a minor leader led about ten men to completely block the official road.

"Gentlemen, it's time for you to take action," the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) said. "Protect the goods; we cannot afford to lose them."

"Understood." A dozen or so experts filed out and went forward to meet the bandits.

Only Lin Beizhen remained in the same spot.

The head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) asked, "Brother Lin, why aren't you moving?"

Lin Beizhen uttered only one sentence in a low voice: "Luring the tiger away from the mountain."

No sooner had he finished speaking than another squad of bandits launched a surprise attack from behind.

Lin Beizhen drew his sword only when the bandits were close by.

His knife was a broadsword commonly used in military camps, with a thick back and a flat blade.

After a flurry of flashing swords, the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) kicked away a bandit who was lunging at him.

When the raiding bandits realized their plan had failed, they immediately retreated without lingering for battle.

Lin Beizhen looked up and gazed at the mountain stream above.

Amidst the scattered rocks, a figure seemed to vanish in an instant.

Seeing that the carriage had safely passed the Blackwater Cave, the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) couldn't help but praise, "Brother Lin, you remained calm in the face of danger. We owe this trip a great deal to you."

Lin Beizhen didn't speak. He didn't even smile as a sign of politeness. He simply tugged at the hem of his clothes to wipe the blood off the knife.

The head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) was humiliated, and although he was angry, he did not show it.

As dusk fell, the group rested at an inn.

At night, after everyone was asleep, Xiao Er went to the backyard and saw that the guards who were watching the goods were also asleep. He then took out his whistle and blew it.

Soon, many people jumped down from the courtyard.

The leader was a guy dressed very provocatively.

Although he was extremely ordinary-looking, with a face that could only be described as handsome, he was incredibly daring in his clothing choices.

Although the status of young masters has risen much higher now, in some remote places, young masters are still considered appendages of their husbands, only adhering to the three obediences and four virtues, and having no thoughts of their own.

The young man was dressed in a thin garment, with his outer shirt draped over his arms, revealing his somewhat thin shoulders.

He was wearing only a small top underneath, his waistline barely concealed, and the skirt even had a slit underneath, revealing his pale thighs.

"Boss, they're all fast asleep," the waiter said to the young man.

The young man chuckled lightly, "Since they're working for the Qian family, they're probably not good people. Let's kill them all."

The waiter replied, "Yes."

"Sixth Brother, go and take this batch of goods back," the man instructed another man beside him.

"Yes."

As soon as the other person finished speaking, a cold male voice rang out.

"I'm afraid you won't be able to take him back." Lin Beizhen appeared out of nowhere, and none of the several people in the courtyard noticed him.

He leaned against the doorframe, clutching the knife, his eyes dark and unfathomable.

Seeing that someone was still awake, everyone drew their swords.

The young man said, "So it's you. You weren't drugged?"

Lin Beizhen said, "I don't know you."

"But I know you," the young man said. "During the day at the Blackwater Kiln, wasn't it you who reminded the镖头 (bodyguard/escort)?"

Lin Beizhen tilted his head and looked the boy up and down.

The boy noticed his gaze and immediately wiggled his hips into a very seductive pose.

To everyone's surprise, Lin Beizhen suddenly said, "Aren't you cold wearing so little?"

He paused for a moment, then said, "If you keep doing this, you'll easily get rheumatism when you get old."

The young man was speechless for a moment, realizing that all that good-looking pose had been wasted.

"Stop talking nonsense. I'm telling you, I'm taking this batch of goods today," the man said. "Anything from the Qian family, I'll rob."

"I told you, you can't take this shipment with you today."

The young man glared angrily, "You want to aid and abet evil? I don't think you're any less than a nobody. Don't you know the evil deeds the Qian family has committed?"

"So what if we know?" Lin Beizhen said. "This batch of goods is white porcelain that is to be presented to the emperor at the end of the year. If the tribute is stolen, it won't just be the two of us who die."

The young man snorted coldly, "I don't care about all that. I only know that the Qian family's dogs will never be allowed to cross my Blackwater Kiln."

"Since our positions differ, further words are pointless." Lin Beizhen drew his sword in an attack stance. "Your Excellency needs no further discussion; draw your sword."

"Go get him! Kill him!" The guy quickly retreated behind the crowd, perhaps wanting to watch the show.

After several moves, only that guy was still standing in the courtyard; everyone else had fallen.

"They are no match for me," Lin Beizhen said. "Among the people here, only you are qualified to fight me."

Upon hearing this, the young man's eyes darted around mischievously. "I wonder how you intend to fight me, brother?"