Chapter 386 - 231: Apology

Chapter 386: Chapter 231: Apology

A rain of sword light enveloped half the long street.

Amidst the misty drizzle, the crisp sound of impacts rang out ceaselessly.

A longsword had appeared in Wu Yifan’s hand as well. He countered every move, deflecting all of Luo Anning’s attacks.

Both used the Kan Water Realm, but while Su Mu’s attacks were like a raging river, Luo Anning’s were like a fine, ceaseless drizzle.

"Excellent!"

Standing on the steps, Lin Qi Huan couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.

"Martial Niece Luo’s Kan Water Realm has at least reached the might of the Great Success Realm."

Lin Qi Huan’s face was filled with admiration.

With a concept at the Great Success Realm, one was virtually invincible within the Rebirth Realm.

Unfortunately, Wu Yifan was not a Rebirth Realm Martial Artist; he was in the True Essence Realm.

Lin Qi Huan placed his hand on the hilt of his saber, his eyes locked on Wu Yifan, ready to strike at a moment’s notice.

"Haha, you’re truly worthy of my attention! To cultivate the Kan Water Realm to the Great Success Realm at your age... few in all of Da Xuan could achieve such a feat."

Wu Yifan roared with laughter. "Only you are worthy of me, Wu Yifan!"

The style of his swordplay shifted, and he lunged forward to close the distance.

CLANG!

The longswords collided.

The force from the True Essence Realm cultivator nearly knocked the longsword from Luo Anning’s grasp.

But she remained calm in the face of danger. She flipped backward through the air, dissipating the force while her longsword formed curtains of rain to block Wu Yifan’s pursuit.

Wu Yifan thrust his sword, striking accurately against the spine of Luo Anning’s blade.

SWISH!

Luo Anning retreated again, falling back all the way to the steps of the Taiping Government Office. She pushed off a step with her right foot to finally steady herself.

Wu Yifan followed like a shadow, the tip of his sword about to press against Luo Anning’s throat.

He might be a shameless man, but his True Essence Realm Cultivation was the real deal.

At this moment, he wasn’t trying to kill Luo Anning; he was merely toying with her.

Seeing the sword tip less than half a foot from Luo Anning’s throat, Lin Qi Huan prepared to make his move.

Suddenly, a sharp glint flashed in Luo Anning’s star-like eyes. With a flick of her wrist, her longsword moved once more.

A faint, clear light suddenly erupted from the body of the blade.

In an instant, a rustling sound filled the air as countless green leaves suddenly fell from the distant trees. They gathered together, forming a long, green dragon that roared as it crashed toward Wu Yifan.

A hint of surprise appeared on Wu Yifan’s face. He turned and slashed out with his sword.

BOOM!

A massive explosion sounded.

The dragon of condensed leaves burst apart, turning back into individual leaves that fluttered to the ground.

And Wu Yifan was actually forced back three steps.

"This is—"

A look of shock crossed Lin Qi Huan’s face.

"The Xun Wind Realm? No, that’s not right. This move fused both the Kan Water and Xun Wind Realms! That’s how she was able to push Wu Yifan back!"

Lin Qi Huan’s face was filled with delighted surprise.

Luo Anning pointed her longsword at the ground, her expression as calm and placid as her usual serious demeanor.

"I never would have thought—"

Lin Qi Huan muttered to himself, "Martial Niece Luo has also comprehended two different realms. She and Su Mu really are a match made in heaven."

Beside him, Zhang Chenchen rolled her eyes. ’You’re so perceptive when it comes to other people’s affairs, but what about your own?’

She gave Lin Qi Huan a resentful look.

Wu Yifan took three steps back, his face a mixture of shock and delight.

He was shocked that Luo Anning could actually force him to retreat.

He was delighted that such a woman was indeed worthy of him, Wu Yifan.

He had originally planned to treat Luo Anning as a mere plaything, but now, he was beginning to take her seriously. With such talent, if she married him, she would be qualified to join swords with him and strengthen the Wu Family together.

She had comprehended both the Kan Water Realm and the Xun Wind Realm. If they used a Dual Cultivation Secret Technique, it would surely bring him immense benefits.

A greedy light shone from Wu Yifan’s eyes as they landed on Luo Anning.

"Excellent. I’m truly growing to like you more and more. Now, I’m going to get serious," Wu Yifan cackled.

Just as he was about to attack again, a group of people suddenly appeared at the end of the long street.

The group wore strange attire, in a style completely different from that of Da Xuan.

They walked straight to the entrance of the Taiping Government Office. Seeing Luo Anning and Wu Yifan in a standoff, the leader of the group showed a puzzled expression.

"Excuse me, is this the Wuling Taiping Bureau?"

the leader asked, clasping his hands in a salute.

"That’s right, this is the Wuling Taiping Bureau. And who are you?"

Lin Qi Huan asked.

"Wonderful."

The leader’s face lit up with joy. "May I ask if there is a Taiping Captain here by the name of Su Mu?

We’ve come to deliver something to him."

"Deliver something? What is it?"

Lin Qi Huan asked, confused.

"We are a merchant caravan from Beiting, here on a mission. As for what we’re delivering, I must trouble you, sir, to ask Captain Su to come out. These items must be handed over to him personally,"

the leader said, his tone polite yet firm.

"Su Mu is not here,"

Lin Qi Huan said, puzzled. "He is away on a mission and has not yet returned.

However, this is Su Mu’s fiancée. It’s all the same if you give whatever you have to her."

’When did Su Mu get involved with Beiting?’ Lin Qi Huan was filled with questions. ’Beiting is thousands of miles from Wuling. He went to Hujue Pass, so how did he get connected with them? And what could these Beiting People be delivering to him?’

"In that case, that is acceptable."

The leader from Beiting pondered for a moment, his gaze falling on Luo Anning, before he spoke.

He clapped his hands, and several people immediately stepped forward.

"This is one hundred thousand taels of silver. These are silver notes, universally accepted in Da Xuan, redeemable for silver on demand."

The Beiting leader took a redwood box from one of his men, flipped it open to reveal a stack of silver notes inside, and displayed it briefly. He then placed the box back in his man’s hands before taking another box.