deltrittennovels #237 - Come down if you dare
#237 - Come down if you dare
The seaside.
A manor was built on a cliff by the sea.
Within the manor stood a towering pavilion, the atmosphere solemn.
Below the cliff behind the manor, the sea relentlessly crashed against the reefs, the sound incessant.
This manor was the Tide Sound Martial Pavilion.
It was said that the first Pavilion Master of the Tide Sound Martial Pavilion had listened to the tides here for three days, watching the ebb and flow, and listening to the changes in the tide's sound, which gave him insight and led him to create a new martial art.
Therefore, the Tide Sound Martial Pavilion was located here, and listening to the tides became an important method for disciples to cultivate their state of mind.
This place should have been a place of tranquility.
Yet at this moment.
It was a scene of bloodshed!
Not only were their martial skills superb, but their techniques were also exquisite and their methods diverse.
This created an overwhelming advantage against a third-rate sect like the Tide Sound Martial Pavilion.
Beneath the pavilion, the fiercest battle was still ongoing.
The Deputy Pavilion Master was engaged in a deadly struggle with the enemy's top combatant.
Although both were at the fifth rank, there was no doubt that the masked man was stronger and his martial arts were superior.
This caused the Deputy Pavilion Master to retreat steadily, and he looked like he was about to collapse.
The disciples who were still fighting hard couldn't help but stare with wide eyes at this scene.
Many of them turned to look at the pavilion, pleading:
"Please, Pavilion Master, take action and save the sect!!!"
On the pavilion.
At the edge of the railing, a middle-aged man sat quietly on a chair, his eyes overlooking the tragic battle in the manor.
His eyes were filled with excitement and grief, but he remained silent and made no move.
He was Ji Yuxuan, the current Pavilion Master of the Tide Sound Martial Pavilion.
In recent years, Ji Yuxuan had rarely appeared in public, living in seclusion.
Only when the sect encountered major events would he occasionally show his face before disappearing again.
The Deputy Pavilion Master managed all the affairs of the sect, both large and small.
But not only was the world unaware, even most people in the sect didn't know that Ji Yuxuan could no longer move.
He had suffered severe injuries in a battle with someone many years ago, leaving him paralyzed.
In order to maintain the sect's prestige and avoid revenge from enemies, the Tide Sound Martial Pavilion had no choice but to hide this matter.
After that, Ji Yuxuan was like a puppet.
When needed, he would be carried out to show his face.
When no one needed him, he could only lie quietly in bed, unable to even take care of himself.
As a result, Ji Yuxuan sat high on the pavilion, watching his disciples being slaughtered, unable to stop it.
Suddenly!
"Bang!!!"
With a loud noise, the Deputy Pavilion Master was also sent flying, clearly defeated.
This caused the disciples of the Tide Sound Martial Pavilion to plead again in grief and indignation:
"Please, Pavilion Master, take action and save the sect!!!"
Ji Yuxuan remained seated in his chair, motionless and silent.
Only two lines of clear tears slowly trickled from the corners of his eyes.
At this moment.
The masked leader who had just defeated the Deputy Pavilion Master also turned his gaze to Ji Yuxuan on the pavilion.
"Ji Yuxuan, do you dare to fight?"
The masked leader asked in a deep voice.
However, Ji Yuxuan on the pavilion still did not respond.
This caused a look of doubt to appear in the masked leader's eyes.
He suddenly soared into the air and arrived in front of Ji Yuxuan.
At this moment, the masked leader had prepared all kinds of defenses, guarding against Ji Yuxuan's sudden attack.
But after waiting for a moment, Ji Yuxuan remained unmoved.
"Hmm?"
This time, the masked leader seemed to realize something.
He took a step forward and grabbed Ji Yuxuan's wrist.
After a moment, the masked leader laughed loudly:
"So you're a cripple!"
"A cripple with only a fourth-rank realm!"
"If I had known this, I would have come straight here, there would have been no need to ask an expert to come and watch over the place!"
With that, the masked leader grabbed Ji Yuxuan's collar, lifted him from the chair, and then threw him off the pavilion.
"Bang!"
Ji Yuxuan fell from the air and crashed heavily to the ground.
"Pavilion Master!"
The surviving disciples rushed over to check on him.
But Ji Yuxuan was still unable to move, let alone speak, he could only stare at the masked leader on the pavilion with angry eyes.
And the disciples finally discovered the situation of Pavilion Master Ji Yuxuan.
"The Pavilion Master is... crippled?!"
This discovery made all the surviving disciples tremble.
The only one who could protect them was already completely paralyzed!
At this moment, despair gradually appeared in the eyes of the disciples.
They had completely lost their fighting spirit.
The masked leader stood on the pavilion and ordered loudly:
"Kill!"
"Kill them all, leave no one alive!"
"Then burn this place down!"
The masked men in the manor obeyed the order and continued to kill the surviving disciples of the Tide Sound Martial Pavilion.
At this moment.
A figure appeared on the pavilion, standing behind the masked leader:
"Looks like I made a wasted trip."
"You know, it's not easy for me to come out here."
The figure's voice contained anger.
Hearing this, the masked leader hurriedly turned around and respectfully saluted:
"My lord, it is this subordinate's fault."
"This subordinate is not capable enough to defeat a fourth-rank martial artist."
"Furthermore, after that Xiongba arrived in Dongzhou, he disappeared. These days, I don't know where he went."
"This subordinate was really worried that he was lurking in the dark to investigate this matter, so I was confused out of concern and rashly asked you to take action."
"But who would have thought that this Ji Yuxuan, who is said to be a fourth-rank, is actually a useless figure."
"This subordinate's intelligence gathering was insufficient, causing you to come from afar, it is really this subordinate's fault!"
In front of the masked leader was a person wearing wide robes and sleeves, with a ghost face mask on their face.
Although this person was just standing casually, the aura emanating from him was exceptionally imposing.
Even the masked leader at the fifth-grade realm felt immense pressure standing before him.
The ghost-faced masked man shook his head in disappointment:
"Forget it, it's good as long as the matter can be covered up smoothly."
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"This way, I can also give an explanation to those above."
"By the way, remember not to let Xiong Ba continue to investigate. Send him back as soon as possible."
Upon hearing this, the masked leader asked in a low voice:
"My lord, should this subordinate take care of him…?"
As he said this, the masked leader made a gesture of slicing his hand across his neck.
The ghost-faced masked man coldly snorted:
"You're becoming more and more arrogant!"
"Although Xiong Ba is at the fifth-grade realm like you, he is a rare martial arts prodigy."
"He was able to cultivate the 'Hundred Evil Body Technique' to the fifth level in less than a month. How could you possibly deal with him?"
"Moreover, he is the chief disciple and a favorite of the sect leader. If we kill him, neither of us will escape the investigation!"
Upon hearing this, the masked leader hurriedly apologized repeatedly.
The ghost-faced masked man then said:
"Alright, this matter is over."
"This place must be cleaned up thoroughly. Don't leave a single survivor."
"As long as no evidence is left behind, then the accounts can be settled."
"I should also return."
As he spoke, the ghost-faced masked man was about to leave.
But suddenly!
A burst of laughter rang out:
"Now that you're here, don't be in such a hurry to leave. Explain yourself clearly before you go."
As soon as this voice arose, both the masked leader and the ghost-faced masked man's expressions changed simultaneously.
They turned their heads to look.
They saw a tall figure slowly walking into the Tide Sound Martial Pavilion's manor.
This person was at least two meters tall, and coupled with his rock-like muscles, his appearance was extremely oppressive.
In particular, his head was completely bald, exceptionally shiny, and a hideous scar diagonally crossed his cheek, making him appear particularly ferocious.
This person seemed to possess some kind of powerful deterrent force.
After he appeared, the group of masked men revealed looks of astonishment, and one by one, they forgot about the fighting and retreated to the side, appearing somewhat at a loss.
The people of Tide Sound Martial Pavilion looked confused.
They did not know who this bald, burly man was.
On the Tide Sound Martial Pavilion's side, the severely injured Deputy Pavilion Master, supported by his disciples,勉强站了起来 and asked, cupping his fist towards the bald, burly man:
"May I ask who this valiant warrior is…?"
The bald, burly man replied in a loud voice:
"Chief disciple of the Dragon Transformation Sect, Xiong Ba!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the Tide Sound Martial Pavilion was greatly shocked.
They only knew that the Dragon Transformation Sect was a mysterious hostile force. Now that their chief disciple had arrived, what was the reason?
The bald, burly man was none other than Liang Jin.
Liang Jin slowly scanned the circle of masked men with his eyes.
Under his gaze, all the masked men could not help but lower their eyes and dare not meet his gaze. Some even involuntarily turned their faces away, as if afraid of being recognized by Liang Jin.
Liang Jin stretched out his hand, pointing at them as he said:
"You are all just small fries, barely considered accomplices."
"Now, get out of here, and I can guarantee that I will not hold you accountable for the past."
"If anyone does not heed my warning, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Upon hearing these words, the masked men became even more uneasy.
They could not help but raise their heads, looking towards the masked leader and the ghost-faced masked man on the pavilion.
The masked leader coldly snorted, raising his hand to give an order.
But Liang Jin had already spoken in a deep voice:
"Wang Xu! I already recognized you. There's no need to hide."
"If you have the guts, come down and face me!"
These words caused the masked leader to be greatly alarmed.
But he quickly steadied his mind and waved his hand towards all the masked men below.
The masked men were relieved, and immediately retreated like a tide.
Subsequently, the masked leader removed the black veil from his face, revealing that he was indeed Wang Xu, the deacon in charge of purchasing medicinal herbs from outside the Dragon Transformation Sect's island.
Wang Xu jumped down from the pavilion, quickly came before Liang Jin, bowed respectfully, and said with a smile:
"Chief Senior Brother, there's been some misunderstanding here. Please allow me to explain to you in private."
"Here's a small gift, a token of my appreciation. I hope Chief Senior Brother will accept it with a smile."
With a flip of his hand, a thick stack of silver notes had already appeared in Wang Xu's palm.
He held the silver notes with both hands, respectfully presenting them to Liang Jin.
Liang Jin glanced at the silver notes indifferently, but did not reach out to take them.
Instead, he opened his mouth to ask:
"I only want to ask you one question. Where did all the Purple Ganoderma Hearts that you were responsible for purchasing go?"
As soon as this question came out, not only was Wang Xu's expression startled.
Even the ghost-faced masked man on the pavilion revealed a look of surprise in his eyes.
This question was difficult for Wang Xu to answer.
The ghost-faced masked man stood at the edge of the pavilion, looking down at Liang Jin and said in a deep voice:
"Xiong Ba, you've investigated too much."
"I advise you to stop here, take the silver notes, and turn around and leave."
"This way, you can still save your life."
"Otherwise, if you continue to pester, I'm afraid your life will be in danger."
After speaking, the ghost-faced masked man's aura instantly locked onto Liang Jin.
He confidently relied on his fourth-grade realm aura to force Liang Jin, who was only at the fifth-grade, to retreat in the face of difficulty.
But who knew.
Liang Jin only smiled slightly.
Subsequently, he no longer relied on the 'Hidden Dragon in the Abyss' technique to conceal his aura, but instead released it completely.
The moment Liang Jin's aura was released, it immediately confronted the ghost-faced masked man's aura.
This time, it was the ghost-faced masked man who was greatly shocked:
"You, you, you've actually entered the fourth-grade realm!"
"How could you be so fast? How did you do it?"