Republic of China Era: Entering the Dao through Divine Strike

Chapter 93 One strike breaks through all, five luck coins

"I am Peng Sanyi, the master of Dongshan Guild Hall and a master of Wenshengquan."

The white-bearded old man's voice was strong and resonant.

With his upright and righteous appearance, he seemed to be the leader of the Dongshan Guild Hall, which made things easier.

Li Xin didn't beat around the bush, and simply smiled and said, "My name is Li Xin, and my master is Cheng Yuanhua."

As soon as he said this, a commotion arose all around.

Li Xin's voice continued.

"My visit today has nothing to do with my master. I've come to inquire about [Seven-Star Mantis] Du Zhongshan. Zeng Dazhi came to harm my family; was that at your behest? What is your true intention?"

"Li Xin? That gossip newcomer who killed his friend Zhang Yuanhao in a direct duel?"

"It was him! How did he end up going against the Seven Star Mantis Sect?"

"How dare he come to the Dongshan Guild Hall alone? Does he not respect us Dongshan martial artists?"

"What did you say? This is Nezha, the Third Prince."

"call out……"

There are indeed well-informed people among them.

In just a few words, Li Xin's reputation was already established.

In an instant, all the commotion disappeared, and the courtyard became quiet for a moment.

The white-bearded old man, however, was not to be outdone and said coldly, "Young man, even if you are your master Cheng Yuanhua, you should not humiliate my Dongshan Guild Hall like this."

"Hahaha……"

Li Xin laughed loudly, "Is this considered an insult to your Dongshan Guild Hall? Fine, then I won't insult you anymore. After dark, let's switch identities and talk again."

Li Xin turned to leave.

"Wait a minute."

Peng Sanyi's noodles twitched wildly, and he secretly thought to himself that something was wrong.

The recent rumors in Beijing about the "King of Hell's Decree" have already been turned into stories and circulated in teahouses everywhere.

Regardless of praise or criticism, no one can deny that this person has been the most troublesome figure in the capital recently.

Whether among ordinary people, in the imperial court, or even among foreigners in Beijing, hearing this name would give them a terrible headache.

They kill without restraint, their audacity knows no bounds.

However, his movement speed was astonishing, and his marksmanship was impeccable.

He is even more fearsome than the "most notorious bandit in the capital".

I just received news that the notorious bandit Gao Tianyun has already died at his hands.

A group of Ansar soldiers and Templar Knights were also buried with them.

If this kind of evil spirit is said to visit at night, it's best not to take it as a joke.

One wrong move and a terrible disaster could ensue.

"Young man, you may speak freely. If there is a reason for this, I am not unwilling to act as a peacemaker. As the saying goes, it is better to resolve enmity than to let it fester."

Everyone's out in the world trying to make a living, what's there to hide?

As expected of a renowned figure from Dongshan and a master of Wenshengquan, this old man is capable of running a guild hall in the capital. Regardless of his skills, his words are truly pleasant to hear.

She is adept at navigating social situations and never offends anyone.

Li Xin stormed the door and killed several people, yet he didn't seem particularly angry.

In terms of shrewdness alone, he is far beyond the reach of ordinary people.

"Senior Peng will not agree."

Li Xin smiled and shook his head.

His gaze swept over the silent, sinister-looking middle-aged man in black, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

He came to kill, but he did more than just kill.

The killing must be justified and measured, so that people are convinced of its fairness.

Furthermore, it intimidated all the masters in the capital.

We can't just randomly pick off all the major guild halls and beat up all the famous figures.

If I were to do that, the reputation of being a great demon would spread the next day, which would greatly hinder my gain of credibility.

Therefore, to kill someone, one must first destroy their spirit.

Peng Sanyi's heart skipped a beat, and he knew something was wrong. This seemed like a private revenge, but it was more than just a personal grudge.

He turned and gave Seven-Star Mantis Du Zhongshan a deep look, suppressing the slight dissatisfaction in his heart, and forced a smile, "Brother Li, as the owner of Dongshan Guild Hall, I still have some face to give you the right to agree to my request."

"Alright, I've come to borrow something and ask a question."

Li Xin said coldly.

"What do you want to borrow? And what are you asking?"

"Du Zhongshan's head. Also, I want to ask him who ordered someone to spy on my family and harm them."

Upon hearing this, everyone at the Dongshan Guild Hall turned to look at Du Zhongshan, their gazes filled with hostility.

When their door was attacked earlier, everyone was united in their hatred and wanted to help Du Zhongshan. The Mantis Sect disciples did indeed die tragically.

Among fellow villagers, it would be unreasonable not to lend a hand.

However, if a disciple of the Seven Star Mantis Sect harbors ill intentions and attempts to ambush or harm someone, they might be caught red-handed and attacked.

What grounds do they have left to take action?

Du Zhongshan's face flushed slightly as he angrily said, "If you want to condemn someone, you can always find a pretext."

Li Xin, how dare you come here today, making baseless accusations and killing fellow martial artists?

Aren't you afraid that one day you'll be attacked by a mob, and your family and clan will be wiped out?"

Peng Sanyi sighed.

He didn't need to ask any more questions; he was already 70-80% certain that Du Zhongshan had likely done something dishonorable.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have dressed himself up as a weakling.

Instead, he was already furious and rushed forward to fight for his life.

This hypocritical act is clearly an attempt to use the fellow villagers of the Dongshan Guild Hall as a shield.

But this man and his disciples had come to seek refuge at the guild, and in the past they had always been quite respectful. Now that someone had come knocking on their door, it wasn't really appropriate for them to stand idly by.

Otherwise, the Dongshan Guild Hall should not be opened at all.

It would make martial arts schools all over the country laugh their heads off, laughing at themselves for ruining the reputation of Dongshan boxing.

"Brother Li, I've heard that since you joined the Bagua School, you've never been defeated. Your skills in swords, spears, staffs, and fists are all unparalleled."

I have a little trick up my sleeve; please take a look.

If you still find it acceptable, let's let today's matter rest and have a drink together.

If my methods fail... then my Dongshan Guild will no longer interfere in this matter, how about that?"

"please."

Li Xin swayed his long robe slightly and made an inviting gesture.

I heard a gust of wind behind me.

Without turning his head, he lightly grabbed the hilt of the knife with his other hand.

The three-foot-long mantis knife rests in my palm.

With a whoosh, he twirled the knife.

However, Zhuang Hongxiu, who was on the same page, had already thrown over a knife.

Regardless, Dongshan Peng Sanyi was hailed as one of the eighteen famous figures in the capital.

Although it was just a small trick.

But no one should take the other's actions as a trick.

To try and fight empty-handed would be far too overconfident.

"Well done, indeed heroes emerge from among the young, their spirit soaring to the heavens."

Peng Sanyi laughed heartily, extended his hand in a gesture of respect, and four golden copper coins appeared between his fingers.

"This trick of mine is called the Five Elements Coin. It is said to be able to communicate with gods and control ghosts, and seeing it brings good fortune. Young friend Li, be careful."

After speaking, he bent down slightly and lowered his palm.

hum...

With a flick of the fingers.

The four copper coins are gone.

Golden light flashed before their eyes, and a strong wind blew.

In the courtyard of the guild hall, dozens of eyes watched, but none of them could clearly see the trajectory of the coin.

Suddenly, a burst of sword light erupted from Li Xin's body.

The glint of the blade was like autumn water, like the bright moon...

It flashed in front of him.

It stopped abruptly, the blade flat.

There were five copper coins arranged in a neat row on top.

The coins are in the order of Shunzhi, Kangxi, Yongzheng, Qianlong, and Jiaqing, arranged in chronological order without any mistakes.

No one could see clearly how Peng Sanyi launched the hidden weapon.

Secondly, I didn't see clearly how Li Xin drew his sword.

However, they are able to remain unmoved and do not dodge after a hidden weapon is thrown.

With a single strike, he shattered all five copper coins, which were still arranged in order.

The implied meaning behind this is simply astonishing.

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