Super System in the Early Tang Dynasty

The front courtyard of the Li family compound was paved with bluestone, and the open space had weapon racks on both sides, making it a training ground. At this moment, the ground was filled with people, divided into two sides, creating a solemn and tense scene!

"Li Jing, I'll give you some face. As long as you hand over the murderer, this matter will be over!" The leader, with a gloomy and ruthless face, hunched back, and a sharp and piercing voice, was none other than Ma Xiaohou's master, Da Mahou.

Seeing the menacing aura emanating from the group before him, Li Jing was relieved that he had been prepared, otherwise he would have suffered a great loss. As for Big Monkey's words, he didn't believe them a mile a minute—rumored to be extremely protective of his own and vindictive, he was far from being so easy to talk to. Of course, even if that were true, he wouldn't befriend anyone like that.

It turned out that as soon as the big monkey entered, he saw Li Jing's sharp edge, like a sword drawn from its sheath; and seeing the several people beside Li Jing, he knew they were not easy to deal with, so he immediately felt a chill. He said this because he thought, if it didn't work out, so be it; but if it did, he would greatly suppress the momentum of the others, and then it would be much easier to deal with them later.

As a seasoned veteran, even though he was confident of victory, he still proceeded cautiously and with all his might.

"Hmph! You little monkey, others may fear you, but I, Li Jing, am not! Even if the city lord comes, he'll be no match for the sword in my hand." These words were spoken with unwavering resolve, and the surrounding crowd felt their pride surge.

The terrain of Sichuan is extremely dangerous, and there are many bandits. In addition, the chivalrous spirit of the Tang Dynasty is very strong, and they are not afraid of government troops. The city lord's mansion ultimately relies on a group of martial arts knights who are eager for comfort.

"Since that's the case, there's nothing more to say." As soon as he finished speaking, the big monkey moved his feet nimbly, and before anyone could see what he did, he was in front of Li Jing.

"Squeak squeak squeak!" With a few urgent and annoying cries, the big monkey's hand, like a withered claw, reached straight for Li Jing's right shoulder.

Seeing the giant monkey approaching with great speed, Li Jing was startled, unaware that the monkey had already mastered the art of martial arts to the level of a Nascent Soul cultivator. He immediately shouted and, ignoring the monkey's claws, thrust his sword towards the monkey's chest.

The big monkey wasn't in a hurry. With a leap like an ape, it crouched and jumped to the side. With a whistling sound, it raised its paw and slammed it down on Li Jing's head!

Li Jing's momentum had just ended, and he didn't have time to swing his sword again. Helpless, he retreated several steps, using his sword to protect his chest.

The large monkey slashed its paw into the bluestone, leaving a mark, and let out an angry hiss. The people nearby gasped in shock.

"Brother Ma's skill seems to have penetrated to the bone!" His tone was no longer as dismissive as before, and his aura was now imposing!

"Brother Li's swordsmanship is truly remarkable."

Swordsmen like Li Jing excel entirely in swordsmanship. Even highly skilled swordsmen don't spend much time cultivating their inner strength. After all, with a sword in hand, one can slit a throat; invulnerability is merely a legend.

As the two fought, the bystanders, not wanting to be left out, also joined in. Only two or three people stood at a distance, protecting Li Xingzhi and his companions.

The battle gradually intensified. The wandering warriors that Li Jing had recruited were no match for the elite troops that the city lord's mansion had cultivated over many years, and they were clearly falling into a disadvantageous position.

The scene in the courtyard, with its flashing swords and back-and-forth exchanges, seemed extremely dangerous, but to Li Xingzhi, it was like children playing house; he had no desire to even step forward and fight. Only the fight between Li Jing and the big monkey seemed somewhat interesting to him. Even so, they were far beyond his level.

He felt somewhat helpless – the system being too overpowered wasn't good either, as it made him lose the desire to take action.

He glanced at the eager young woman in her martial arts outfit beside him, and thinking of her chillingly sharp whip, he sighed inwardly and said helplessly, "Go if you want to." After saying that, he added with some concern, "Keep an eye on them, don't let them hit your own people." He wasn't worried about Li Linzhi, after all, it wasn't a fight on the same level, just something to play around with.

Seeing Li Xingzhi nod, the girl blushed with excitement and, before the people protecting her could react, she had already entered the battlefield. Dressed in red, she moved among the enemies, whipping them one by one with incredible skill, making Li Xingzhi's heart tremble and silently pray for them.

With the addition of Li Linzhi, this female troublemaker, soon only two people remained locked in a stalemate; as for the others, they were either lying on the ground groaning or staring dumbfounded at the red-clad girl who was still unsatisfied and complaining that these people were too weak to fight.

They had all seen this girl before; she was the wife of Li Jing's frail nephew. Li Jing had even introduced her to them, but they hadn't thought much of it. They were surprised to find her martial arts skills were so exceptional. Coming to their senses, they secretly compared the girl to Li Jing in the fight, and felt that the girl was even more skilled.

The big monkey watched his men fall one by one, his heart filled with alarm, yet he remained calm. Knowing the situation was hopeless, he secretly surveyed his surroundings, preparing to retreat. He was agile, and if he wanted to leave, he believed no one could stop him—this was precisely what made him so terrifying.

Li Jing was old after all, and unlike the big monkey who focused on physical training and whose qi and blood were extremely strong, each sword strike exhausted his mind and spirit, and his sword movements became increasingly slow.

The big monkey seized an opportunity, abandoning the chance to seriously injure Li Jing, and with a bend of its leg, it darted to the side.

Li Jing watched the giant monkey leave, his face filled with helplessness and resentment. Having made such an enemy, things were bound to get complicated. There's no way you can guard against a thief forever.

"Li Jing, I will report on today's matter another day!"

Just as the big monkey leaped into the air, thinking he could escape, a crimson-black whip suddenly appeared silently before him. He stared in terror at the whip that seemed to have appeared out of nowhere, trying to dodge, but being in mid-air, he couldn't get any leverage and could only watch helplessly as the whip lashed across his old face.

"Just like your apprentice, he's easily defeated; he's nothing more than an old monkey."

The big monkey touched the wound on its face in disbelief. When it heard the sound, it looked over and saw a little girl who still sounded like a baby!

He was furious, his fingers were long and curved, his hair stood on end, and he was hissing as he attacked Li Linzhi with all his might.

"You old thief, how dare you!" Li Jing roared, his eyes bloodshot. He was too far away to help. Like the big monkey, he thought Li Linzhi had just gotten lucky. Even those who had witnessed Li Linzhi's attack still didn't believe the girl could defeat the big monkey; they only hoped she could withstand one blow.

Everyone's hearts were lifted.

"Snapped!"

Another sudden, invisible whip lash struck the big monkey squarely in the face, knocking him to the ground. Everyone's hearts skipped a beat.

The big monkey looked incredulous, his old face flushed red with blood and stained with blood. Ignoring the crowd that had already walked to the side, he pounced directly on the girl holding the whip.

His last shred of reason had vanished, leaving only the girl as his sole focus.

The giant monkey lashed out with its claws, accompanied by a sharp screech, its speed incredibly fast. Even Li Jing, watching from the side, was startled. He wasn't even sure if he could withstand that attack.

Just as he was about to parry with his sword, the girl beside him suddenly unleashed her whip. A whip shadow appeared abruptly and struck the big monkey's face hard!

"Snapped!"

The big monkey covered its face and cried out in pain.

With bloodshot eyes, he glared venomously at the girl wielding the whip, then bent his legs and leaped over the wall in front of me, leaving Li Jing, who had been waiting with his sword, stunned.

"Crack! Crack! Crack!" Several silent lashes sent the big monkey tumbling through the air before crashing heavily to the ground. Li Linzhi seemed to show no pity for the old man. Remembering Li Xingzhi's words to her often, "Kindness to the enemy is cruelty to oneself," she gripped her long whip and brought it down without hesitation.

Several more whip cracked. At this moment, the big monkey was no longer the imposing figure it had been. It was clearly a wild beast tamed by its trainer, its eyes filled with nothing but pleading. It even felt a pang of pity for the people around it who were usually ruthless killers. Li Jing even felt a chill in his heart—just a moment ago they were evenly matched enemies, but who would have thought that in a short time, it would end up in such a miserable state at the hands of a little girl!

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Thank you for the tip from the leader.