The Reversal of Heaven Begins with The Smiling, Proud Wanderer

"Once you rescue my parents, I will repay you with everything the Lin family has!"

Lin Pingzhi was genuinely eager to save his parents, but Lin Mu knew he was by no means a chivalrous hero.

He only does what he wants to do, or what is in his own best interest.

If he were ruthless, he could kill Lin Pingzhi right now, and all that money would be his for the taking.

Just as Lin Mu was weighing the pros and cons in his mind, the crisp system notification sounded again:

[Ding! You have come into contact with the fortunate Lin Pingzhi, triggering the side quest: Helping those in distress.]

[Mission Requirements: Within ten days, safely rescue Lin Zhennan and his wife from Yu Canghai of the Qingcheng Sect.]

[Task Reward: Randomly selected.]

Upon seeing the mission notification, the indifference on Lin Mu's face instantly melted away, replaced by a righteous and heroic expression.

He suddenly flicked his robes, looked up at the sky at a 45-degree angle, and a righteous spirit seemed to break through the clouds as he loudly proclaimed: "When we see injustice on the road, we should draw our swords to help those in distress and relieve the suffering of the poor. It is our duty as people to do so!"

"Young Master Lin, I'll help you with this!"

His voice was loud and clear, resounding and firm.

Then, knowing full well the answer, he asked, "Tell me, who exactly is the villain who kidnapped your parents?"

Seeing Lin Mu's drastic change in attitude and the surge of righteousness emanating from him, Lin Pingzhi was overjoyed and excitedly exclaimed, "It's that stinky Taoist priest Yu Canghai, the abbot of Songfeng Temple on Qingcheng Mountain in Sichuan!"

"Who? Yu Canghai?"

Lin Mu immediately put on an extremely shocked expression, his brows furrowed, as if he had heard a fairy tale: "That is the head of a prestigious sect, the dignified 'Abbot' of the Qingcheng Sect, how could he do such a despicable thing as kidnapping someone else's parents?"

His facial expressions are top-notch; he perfectly captures the nuances of confusion, shock, and disbelief, demonstrating his masterful acting skills.

"This……"

Lin Pingzhi hesitated for a moment, then thought that Lin Mu was not only highly skilled in martial arts, but also had taken the initiative to return the sword manual, so he should be a trustworthy person.

Since he needed the other party's help, he no longer concealed it and said through gritted teeth, "That dog Yu Canghai coveted my Lin family's ancestral 'Evil-Repelling Sword Manual'!"

"He arrested my parents to extract a confession through torture, to find out the whereabouts of the sword manual!"

"The lives of over a hundred people in my Fuwei Escort Agency were all lost because of this thief!"

"We beg Senior Lin to uphold justice for our Lin family!"

By the end, Lin Pingzhi's eyes were bloodshot, filled with grief and indignation.

Lin Mu adopted an indignant posture: "Is this really true? If what you say is true, then Yu Canghai is a disgrace to the martial arts world, and everyone should kill him!"

"Leave this to me."

Lin Mu slung his gleaming spear over his shoulder and said, “In a few days, it will be the grand ceremony for Liu Zhengfeng of the Hengshan Sect to retire from martial arts. At that time, people from all walks of life in the martial arts world will gather at Hengshan.”

“As the leader of a sect, Yu Canghai will definitely be there. We should head to Hengshan City now, and hopefully we can find their trail and rescue your parents.”

"I'll leave everything to Senior Lin's arrangements!"

Lin Pingzhi perked up and quickly handed the valuables in his hand to Lin Mu.

Lin Mu raised his hand in refusal: "What are you doing? I am not a greedy person who would take advantage of someone in distress."

“Take these things back. Also, I’m not much older than you, so stop calling me senior and call me big brother.”

"Big brother!"

Lin Pingzhi followed the advice and became increasingly impressed by Lin Muyi's noble character, his eyes filled with admiration.

Lin Mu, on the other hand, was thinking about how to complete the task as soon as possible and obtain the reward.

The two walked along the mountain path.

As we passed through a lush forest, a sudden, frantic cry for help from a woman, mixed with lewd laughter, shattered the tranquility of the woods.

"Help—! Let me go! Help me—!"

"Hahaha, little nun, your delicate skin is making my heart itch! Try calling out again? One call and I'll strip you of a piece of clothing! Two calls, hehe, then I'll strip you of two! Let's see how many calls you can withstand, you little nun!"

Lin Mu's eyes narrowed, and he looked in the direction of the sound.

In a clearing in the woods not far away, a burly man in gray, with a fierce face and a sharp knife at his waist, was tightly embracing a pretty young nun in a pale yellow robe, teasing her wantonly.

The little nun struggled desperately, her eyes brimming with tears, but like a fledgling bird caught in an eagle's claws, her efforts were in vain.

[Ding! Contact with the lucky figures Yilin and Tian Boguang has triggered a side quest: Slay the lecherous thief!]

[Mission Requirements: Slay the notorious womanizer Tian Boguang and safely rescue Yilin within today.]

[Task Reward: Randomly selected.]

Another mission has arrived so soon!

Lin Mu was secretly delighted. The successive arrival of system tasks meant a rapid increase in his strength.

His sharp gaze was fixed on Tian Boguang, who was about to commit an act of treachery not far away.

That little nun must be Yilin from the Hengshan Sect.

At this moment, Yilin was in tears, her delicate face was pale with fear, and her slender body was stiff and unable to move because her acupoints had been pressed.

She could only plead in vain, her voice trembling with tears: "Benefactor...benefactor, please have some self-respect! I am a nun...Buddha above, Amitabha..."

"Haha, a monk?"

Tian Boguang laughed even more unrestrainedly, his rough fingers lightly tracing Yilin's smooth cheek, his eyes gleaming with lewd light: "Even nuns are women! What I love most is a delicate, tender little nun like you!"

"This monk's robe adds a touch of forbidden charm, wonderful!"

His laughter echoed through the silent woods, sounding particularly jarring.

Lin Mu said a few words to Lin Pingzhi, who was standing beside him, filled with righteous indignation. Lin Pingzhi nodded, immediately stood up, pointed at Tian Boguang, and shouted, "You lecherous scoundrel, let go of that girl!"

Chapter 4: Phoenix Dance in Six Illusions

Just as Tian Boguang was about to commit his wicked act, he was startled by Lin Pingzhi's rebuke. The lewd smile on his face froze instantly, as if he had been doused with a bucket of ice water, and he almost became impotent.

Then, it turned into a violent rage.

He whirled around, his fierce eyes like those of a predatory beast, scanning the direction of the sound and roaring, "Which blind bastard dares to ruin your Uncle Tian's plans? Are you tired of living?"

Lin Pingzhi rushed out from behind the bushes where he was hiding.

He pointed at Tian Boguang, suppressing his fear, and mocked him sharply: "Don't bring out this filthy thing, as delicate as an embroidery needle, to embarrass yourself!"

"If you know what's good for you, tuck your tail between your legs and get lost, or you might be spared!"

He tried to provoke the other person with words to create an opportunity for Lin Mu, who had hidden in the bushes, to rescue him.

"You brat! You're asking for it!!"

Tian Boguang saw that the other party was just a young, unfamiliar-looking, poorly dressed lad.

He assumed it was some ignorant, reckless young man who dreamed of being a hero and rescuing a damsel in distress, and his anger burned even brighter.

He grinned maliciously and shoved Yilin roughly onto the grass beside him, then drew his goose-feather knife from his waist.

The blade is long and narrow, with a chilling gleam; it is clearly a weapon that has drunk countless lives.

"Trying to be a hero and save the damsel in distress? You don't deserve it! I'll kill you, you little bastard, first, then enjoy you slowly..."

Before Tian Boguang finished speaking, he charged towards Lin Pingzhi like a tiger pouncing on its prey, his swift knife bringing with it a sharp gust of wind, aiming straight for Lin Pingzhi's throat!

Just as Tian Boguang was about to unleash his blade, his attention completely focused on Lin Pingzhi.

"call out--!"

A figure, like a cheetah that had been lying in wait, burst out from the dense grass behind Tian Boguang.

It was none other than the stealthy Lin Mu!

His movements were as swift as an arrow released from a bow. The Six Harmonies Spear in his hand emitted a sharp and piercing "hum," and the tip of the spear tore through the air, turning into a deadly cold light. With lightning speed and absolute precision, it pierced straight into Tian Boguang's back.

Before the gun even arrived, the chilling killing intent, condensed to its extreme, pierced Tian Boguang's neck hairs, making him feel a sudden chill rise from his tailbone to the top of his head.

"not good!"

Tian Boguang lived up to his reputation as a lecherous thief known for his lightness skills and swift swordsmanship; his reaction speed was far beyond that of ordinary people in the martial arts world.

In the nick of time, relying on the instincts honed through countless life-and-death battles, he listened to the sound and pinpointed the location. Without even turning around, he suddenly performed an extremely disheveled "lazy donkey roll," his body tumbling rapidly to the side like a rolling gourd.

At the same time, he flipped his wrist, and the goose feather blade flashed with a pale white light as he instinctively parried upwards.

"Qiang——!!!"

A loud, metallic clang rang out.

The spear tip and the blade clashed violently, and dazzling sparks flew between the two men!

An overwhelming and unstoppable force surged through the blade.

Tian Boguang felt a violent jolt in his right arm, and his thumb and forefinger split open instantly, blood seeping out. His entire arm was numb and sore, and he almost couldn't hold the knife handle.

"Hiss—such powerful arm strength! Such profound internal energy!"

Tian Boguang was horrified. After rolling over to dissipate the force, he barely managed to steady himself. His eyes were filled with suspicion and uncertainty as he looked at Lin Mu.

The power of the shot from the other side far exceeded his expectations.

"Despicable! To launch a sneak attack like that, what kind of hero are you?!"

Tian Boguang was both shocked and furious, filled with shame and indignation.

He had roamed the martial arts world for many years, and had never suffered such a loss before.

Enraged, he suddenly gathered his energy, his aura surged, and the goose-feather saber in his hand hummed and trembled, its light instantly increasing, like a violent metal storm rising from the ground.

He unleashed his renowned "Whirlwind Blade Technique" without reservation.

The flashes of the blades were like bolts of lightning streaking across the sky, or like a torrential downpour of wind and rain!

The knife strikes were so fast they were dazzling, so dense they were impenetrable, so fierce they could split stone tablets, and so urgent they left one breathless!

Each slash was accompanied by a shrill, tearing sound as it ripped through the air. The layers of blade shadows were so numerous and complex that it was difficult to distinguish between reality and illusion. In an instant, they covered all of Lin Mu's vital points!

The sharp wind from the blade swept across the ground, stirring up clouds of grass and dust, creating a truly terrifying sight!

"Brother Lin, be careful!!"

Lin Pingzhi was so frightened by the violent blade's force that his face turned pale and he cried out in alarm.

He had never seen such fast and domineering swordsmanship before. All he could see was a blur of silver light dancing before his eyes, making it impossible to follow the sword's path. His heart leaped into his throat, and he broke out in a cold sweat for Lin Mu.

Faced with this terrifying net of blades, powerful enough to shred ordinary experts, Lin Mu remained calm and unperturbed, his heart as still as a deep well.

He did not use the unpredictable and swift Evil-Repelling Sword Technique, but deliberately used the steady and powerful Six Harmony Spear Technique to fight his enemy.

Firmly grasp the three key principles of "blocking, seizing, and stabbing"!

Lin Mu wielded the Six Harmonies Spear, its circular motion perfectly controlled, impenetrable in defense and cunning and fierce in attack.

Gunfire flashed, sometimes like pear blossoms blooming, layer upon layer protecting the body; sometimes like a serpent coiling, flickering and waiting for an opportunity to counterattack.

"Clang clang clang... Clang clang clang...!"

A dense, thunderous clang of metal exploded wildly through the forest, sparks flying everywhere like fireworks during a festival.

Lin Mu's spear tip seemed to have eyes, striking Tian Boguang's swift knife with perfect precision every time, hitting the least stressed parts of the blade, the blade surface, and even the joint between the blade and the hilt.

Each collision was like striking a snake at its vital point, skillfully utilizing the principle of leverage and one's own profound internal strength to instantly disintegrate and deflect the most ferocious force of the opponent's blade strike.

No matter how fierce, swift, unpredictable, and cunning Tian Boguang's sword flashes were, he was still unable to break through the gun barrage!

"What exquisite marksmanship! What a solid foundation!"

From the other side of the woods, a soft voice, tinged with surprise and admiration, rang out.

Linghu Chong, dressed in Huashan Sect attire and with a wine gourd hanging from his waist, had somehow found himself leaning against a large tree, his eyes gleaming as he intently watched the spectacular battle unfolding before him.

He had come to follow Tian Boguang and was about to rescue him when he saw someone else get there first, so he hid in the shadows to observe.

Lin Mu's display of spear skills secretly alarmed even Huashan Sect's top disciple.

Lin Mu was completely focused. With the support of his terrifying talent of [Extraordinary Comprehension], his mind was highly concentrated, and his perception was amplified to the extreme.

Every fierce slash, every tricky change of move, and every unpredictable movement that Tian Boguang executed in conjunction with his swordsmanship was like a scene slowed down several times in Lin Mu's eyes, vividly imprinted into the depths of his mind.

The essence of the "Whirlwind Blade Technique" lies in the pursuit of ultimate "speed", unstoppable "fierceness", unexpected "deception", and unpredictable "change".