Martial Arts Crossover: Something's Wrong with This Evil Sect

Shen Lian's expression was resolute, and his voice was like thunder. Then, the three of them threw out the pills in their hands without hesitation.

"Huh? You don't know what's good for you!"

Dan Tianxie chuckled lightly. Was it shameful to be his subordinate? People from all around the Valley of Bliss were lining up for him.

"Well said, Third Brother!"

With a fierce shout, Lu Jianxing pointed his Embroidered Spring Blade at the surrounding Blissful Disciples, attempting to fight his way out and forcibly seize Wei Zhongxian.

Shen Lian followed closely behind, drawing his Embroidered Spring Blade with overwhelming momentum.

Jin Yichuan then drew his unique weapon, the Swallowtail Twin Blades, its sharpness fully revealed.

Unfortunately, his cool demeanor lasted only three seconds. As soon as he made his move, he was suppressed by the surrounding disciples of the Blissful Paradise and forced to retreat steadily.

The three of them combined only reached a first-class level; it's simply unbearable to watch.

It's clear that the Embroidered Uniform Guard had certain requirements, and Lu Jianxing's failure to become a centurion might not have been solely due to financial reasons.

In a short while, the three men were covered in wounds, panting heavily as they leaned on their knives on the ground. The difference in skill level was too great!

"Have you had enough? Someone, give these three their medicine! Just the medicine those three burly men threw away!"

When Shan Tianxie saw how arrogant the three of them had just been, his temper flared up. "You, Shen Lian, are just a sycophant to Beizhai and Zhou Miaotong."

So you're going to stick to me and refuse to yield even to the death? Who do you think you are!

Zhou Wuse stepped forward, forcibly pried open the mouths of the three people, picked up the pills they had just thrown away, and ruthlessly stuffed them into their mouths.

After the three of them finished taking their medicine.

Dan Tianxie laughed heartily, "See? Now we're all family!"

Shen Lian said helplessly, "Why must you insist on taking us three brothers in as your disciples, young master?"

Shen Lian couldn't understand it. In terms of martial arts, the three brothers could only be considered second-rate experts, and in terms of money, they were penniless. If it were discovered that he had recruited the three of them, he would easily be targeted by the Embroidered Uniform Guard. What was the point?

"That's not your concern. Your most important task right now is to figure out how to contact the Six Doors!"

Dan Tianxie's lips curled up slightly, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes. That's how people are; since they can't resist, they'll eventually adapt.

"There's a station for this simple six-door system nearby."

Lu Jianxing replied, "Since things have come to this, let's just be dogs."

"After Wei Zhongxian gives me the location of the treasure, you will take a living Wei Zhongxian to the Six Doors and, through their connections, report this matter to the Emperor."

"Use their strength against them? Take this directly to the Emperor?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Lian's eyes lit up, and he instantly understood Shan Tianxie's intention, which was almost exactly what he had thought before, except for one more step.

Dan Tianxie glanced at Shen Lian. This kid's mind works fast, provided that his little head doesn't control his big head.

"Now that you know what to do next, I won't say any more. I've already solved the biggest problem for you."

At this point, Shan Tianxie pointed to Wei Zhongxian with a slight smile.

"I will arrange for someone to deliver the antidote to you on the fifteenth of each month. If you have any other ulterior motives, you will suffer the pain of rotting bones! I seem to remember that you all still have some attachments, right?"

Although the three had already been poisoned, none of them were easy to deal with, especially Shen Lian, so it was better to take precautions.

Sure enough, as soon as these words were spoken,

Lu Jianxing, Shen Lian, and Jin Yichuan all changed their expressions. After thinking it over, they knelt down on one knee to show their submission!

Things then became much simpler.

After a long and peaceful conversation with Wei Zhongxian at the inn, Shan Tianxie realized that his wealth was useless and was willing to tell Wei Zhongxian the location of his treasure so that it could be used to benefit the world!

Only then did they learn that Wei Zhongxian had hidden most of his wealth in a secret place in his early years, and that a special weapon was needed to open the treasure.

As luck would have it, it was the Golden Serpent Sword, one of the Three Treasures of the Five Poisons Sect!

To be precise, when the Five Poisons Sect dared to rebel against the Sun Moon Sect, Wei Zhongxian provided a great deal of assistance.

Therefore, when creating the treasure trove, the Golden Serpent Sword, one of the three treasures of the Golden Serpent, was specifically chosen as the key.

Ordinary people only know that the three treasures of the Golden Snake are the Golden Snake Sword, the Golden Snake Cone, and the treasure map.

But I never knew that the Golden Snake Sword had such a great use!

One combination, two treasures!

There was nothing to say all night, and the next morning.

Shen Lian and his two companions then behaved themselves and contacted the local Six Doors with peace of mind.

Together with the experts from the Six Doors, they escorted Wei Zhongxian to the capital to identify Zhao Jingzhong.

Dan Tianxie and the others quietly left in the shadows, paying little attention to the hidden agents they had casually laid out.

During a casual conversation with Wei Zhongxian, he learned that if Zhao Jingzhong were to step down from the Western Depot, the most likely successor would be Yu Huatian, who was currently favored by Consort Wan.

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Inside a residence in the capital city.

Zhao Jingzhong, dressed in the fine robes of a palace eunuch, had an extremely gloomy expression. He had received a secret report that Shen Lian and the other two had not intercepted Wei Zhongxian.

Instead, they escorted Wei Zhongxian to the capital with experts from the Six Doors, their purpose being to identify him!

"Interesting, but you think you can bring me down with an old codger like Wei Zhongxian? Ridiculous."

Zhao Jingzhong gave a cold laugh, then ordered, "Someone, go and fetch Ding Xiu!"

Zhao Jingzhong was secretly furious. He couldn't use the people from the Western Depot for this matter. After all, Wei Zhongxian had been in charge of the Western Depot for so long. If the people he sent out were his own spies, that would be ridiculous. He could only use a Jianghu person like Ding Xiu.

Not long after.

A servant led in a strangely dressed person.

The servants respectfully took their leave.

Only then did Zhao Jingzhong take a closer look at the person in front of him.

The newcomer had a rather strange little braid on his head, carried a long knife on his shoulder, walked with a nonchalant gait, and his eyes were full of amusement as he scanned the room.

"Ding Xiu? I've heard you're very skilled in martial arts. Kill someone for me?"

Zhao Jingzhong asked expressionlessly.

"Oh, so Eunuch Zhao, a high-ranking official in the Western Depot, has asked me to kill someone?"

Ding Xiu looked surprised, not expecting Zhao Jingzhong to come to him about this matter, but he didn't hesitate, as this was a big business opportunity.

Without even looking up, he quoted his price.

"I was recently promoted to a top-tier master, and my value has increased! 400 taels of silver, no bargaining."

"I'll give you 1600 taels of silver to kill four people, how about that? This is 800 taels as a deposit."

Zhao Jingzhong took out a silver note from his pocket, and with a burst of internal energy, threw it in front of Ding Xiu.

"Hmm? Who is the eunuch planning to kill?"

Ding Xiu took the silver note with his other hand, his brows furrowed, his face full of doubt.

"Jin Yichuan, Shen Lian, Lu Jianxing, and an old man who doesn't know martial arts, all junior officers of the Northern Garrison of the Embroidered Uniform Guard."

Zhao Jingzhong said in a cold voice.

"Who? I don't care about the others. Killing one is the same as killing two."

Ding Xiu paused for a moment, then changed the subject, a troubled look on his face.

"But doesn't Father-in-law know that Jin Yichuan is my junior brother?"

Zhao Jingzhong smiled contemptuously, his voice laced with biting sarcasm: "Someone like you wouldn't care about these things, would you?"

“Father-in-law, you misunderstand. This person is my dearest friend, my brother!” Ding Xiu said, then changed the subject, “It costs more money!”

Upon hearing this, Zhao Jingzhong couldn't help but burst into laughter. He knew that once he had power, he would definitely recruit such a talent into the Western Depot, which was in dire need of him!