Reborn as Lin Pingzhi, starting from escorting Daiyu to the capital.

Huashan Sect, Jade Maiden Peak, Righteousness Hall.

"You mean Lin Pingzhi, the young head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) of the Fuwei Escort Agency, killed Tian Boguang?"

Yue Buqun's eyes flickered as he listened to the information his disciple Gao Genming had gathered.

As the "Gentleman Sword" in the martial arts world, he had tried to kill Tian Boguang several times to improve his reputation, but the other party was so skilled in lightness skills that he was able to escape each time.

Madam Yue, Ning Zhongze, asked with some doubt:

"Although the Fuwei Escort Agency has a prestigious reputation, their chief escort, Lin Zhennan, is actually quite mediocre in martial arts. When did his son acquire such skills?"

Gao Genming said respectfully:

"Master's wife, this is absolutely true. I found out about it from the Immortal's Restaurant. In addition, Master Dingyi of the Hengshan Sect can also testify that she saw Tian Boguang's body with her own eyes."

"Could it be that Lin Pingzhi really has the style of his great-grandfather?" Ning Zhongze asked doubtfully.

She knew the story of Lin Yuantu creating the Seventy-Two Styles of Evil-Repelling Sword Technique, which made him invincible in the world.

Gao Genming said, "According to the information I have gathered, Lin Pingzhi seems to have used trickery, taking advantage of Tian Boguang's momentary carelessness to launch a sneak attack and kill him."

Upon hearing the word "sneak attack," Linghu Chong in the hall couldn't help but frown.

"I see."

Madam Yue nodded, then suddenly remembered something and asked:

"I remember hearing from Laudenau's side that Lin Pingzhi was going to escort some kind of cargo?"

Gao Genming said, "According to the information I've gathered, they're escorting the daughter of a high-ranking official named Lin Ruhai to the capital."

Yue Buqun pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Regardless of the circumstances, this young hero Lin Pingzhi killed Tian Boguang, ridding the martial world of a great scourge. I'm worried that Tian Boguang may have accomplices who could harm him. So, Chong'er, go down the mountain and secretly follow them to protect them. Remember, report to me immediately if anything happens."

"Yes, Master."

Linghu Chong accepted the order.

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"Lin Pingzhi killed Tian Boguang!"

When Yu Canghai first heard the news, he was somewhat shocked, but then he felt relieved and a smile appeared on his lips.

"Lin Zhennan, Lin Zhennan, you finally can't hide it anymore this time."

He had always suspected that the Lin family's Evil-Repelling Sword Manual still existed, but he had never been able to find conclusive evidence.

Lin Pingzhi's sudden display of such strength must be due to his practice of the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual.

"However, this is a bit troublesome."

Yu Canghai was pinching the goat's beard.

If Lin Pingzhi has the ability to kill Tian Boguang, then is Lin Zhennan's martial arts skill something he's been hiding?

Thinking of this, Yu Canghai's eyes sharpened, and he said loudly:

"Yu Renhao, keep an eye on the Fuwei Escort Agency for me."

"Hou Renying, you keep an eye on Lin Pingzhi."

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Lin Pingzhi knew nothing about what had happened between the Huashan Sect and the Qingcheng Sect.

Their journey was relatively smooth, and before they knew it, they had left Fujian and entered Zhejiang.

Although Chief Escort Cui's skills were average, he had traveled all over the country and was very knowledgeable about the forces in the martial arts world.

This is also why Fuwei Escort Agency has been able to continue to grow and thrive.

He began by introducing himself:

"In our Jiangnan region, the economy is prosperous and commerce is active, so martial arts forces are mainly organized into gangs with flexible organizational structures."

Some of the more famous sects in Zhejiang include the Chess Immortal Sect and the Wandering Dragon Gang, but the most famous is Peach Blossom Island.

The master of Peach Blossom Island, along with Hong Qigong, the leader of the Beggars' Sect, and Ouyang Feng, the master of White Camel Mountain, are known as the Five Greats, representing the pinnacle of martial arts expertise in the world.

Chief镖师 Cui looked on with admiration and continued:

"Master Huang has a daughter named Huang Rong, who married the great hero Guo Jing. The couple is now guarding the border and resisting foreign enemies, which is truly admirable."

The world has changed drastically, becoming a hodgepodge, and Lin Pingzhi is slowly accepting it.

Chen Qi suddenly pointed to the distant valley and exclaimed:

"Young Master Escort, look!"

Looking into the distance, Lin Pingzhi saw three old men standing in a line in the valley.

The three men held long swords. The one in the middle was tall, the old man on the left was short, and the old man on the right had a goatee.

Upon seeing Lin Pingzhi and his group arrive, the tall, elderly man in the middle spoke in a loud voice:

"This mountain is mine, these trees are mine, if you want to pass, leave your toll." The voice was extremely deep, echoing through the valley, making people's ears ring.

Lin Pingzhi frowned, thinking to himself: This old man's internal strength is probably no less than Tian Boguang's, and he is definitely not an ordinary thief.

Seeing this, Chief Escort Shi spurred his horse forward, cupped his hands in greeting, and smiled:

"I am Shi Ding, the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) of Fuwei Escort Agency. May I ask the esteemed names of the three seniors?"

The old man in the middle chuckled and said, "My two brothers and I are just nameless nobody in the underworld, our names are not worth mentioning."

"Gentlemen from the underworld... um... what brings you here, seniors?" Chief镖师 Shi feigned ignorance.

The short, elderly man on the left said impatiently, "Didn't my elder brother just say that you should leave some money for the journey?"

Chief镖师 Shi glanced at Lin Pingzhi, and seeing him nod, he then had Bai Er take out two hundred taels of silver and said:

"Seniors, here is two hundred taels of silver. It is a small token of our appreciation. Please make way for us."

The old man with the goatee said coldly:

"I think you've misunderstood. The toll we're asking for isn't silver, it's this young man."

He raised his longsword, the tip pointing directly at Lin Pingzhi.

The tall old man chuckled and said, "This lad has such fair skin and tender flesh, he must be worth quite a bit of money."

"Protect the young镖头 (bodyguard/escort)!"

At Shi the镖头's low shout, the镖师 (bodyguards) immediately drew their swords and shielded Lin Pingzhi behind them.

"Gentlemen, our Fuwei Escort Agency has a certain reputation in various provinces, please..."

Chief镖师 Cui wanted to try again, but the three old men had already used their movement techniques to arrive like shooting stars.

In the blink of an eye, they were right in front of each other.

The three swords were drawn simultaneously, their winds whistling, subtly forming an encirclement.

"Be careful!"

Chief镖师 Cui cried out in alarm, swinging his whip to parry. With a sharp "swoosh," his left arm was slashed open by the old man with the goatee's longsword, and blood gushed out instantly.

The three old men's swordsmanship was so exquisite that it was beyond his expectations. In just a few moves, Chief Escort Cui was already in grave danger.

Lin Pingzhi drew his sword and with three swift thrusts, stabbed the old man with the goatee, saving Cui the镖头 (bodyguard).

Chief镖师 Cui broke out in a cold sweat.

Just then, several screams rang out in succession. The two bodyguards were unable to dodge in time and were stabbed by the longswords of the other two old men, falling to the ground injured.

Lin Pingzhi's anger rose from his heart, and he used the Seventy-Two Styles of the Evil-Repelling Sword Technique, unleashing a series of sword moves to lure the crowd to his side.

The three men pressed on and on.

Lin Pingzhi used his "Reverse Stepping on Three Layers of Clouds" lightness skill, his figure flashing and dodging amidst the sword light, avoiding one fatal attack after another.

The three old men exchanged glances, each seeing a hint of shock in the other's eyes—

Wasn't this kid supposed to be injured? How come he's so brave?

Lin Pingzhi secretly groaned.

The swordsmanship of these three men was exceptionally exquisite, and what was even more terrifying was their perfect teamwork, giving him no opportunity to exploit.

Chen Qi and the others were so eager to save their master that they had just come up when they were injured in their left arms.

"This can't go on!"

Lin Pingzhi struggled to hold on, fighting the enemy while pondering countermeasures.

"These people aren't after money, so why are they targeting me specifically?"

"Besides being handsome, I, Lin Pingzhi, have nothing else to covet."

"Unless they are coveting my Lin family's 'Evil-Repelling Sword Manual'."

Thinking of this, Lin Pingzhi suddenly stepped forward to meet the old man with the goatee's longsword.

The goatee-bearded old man was startled: "Our goal this time is to kidnap this kid, we can't take his life."

Thinking of this, he abruptly withdrew his sword.

Just then!

A glint flashed in Lin Pingzhi's eyes. He activated his inner strength to the fullest extent, pushing the "Reverse Stepping on Three Layers of Clouds" technique to its limit. His body suddenly flew backward into the air, shooting several feet backward like an arrow, before landing steadily on the ground.

"Chief Escort Cui, Chief Escort Shi!" Lin Pingzhi shouted, "Meet at the usual spot ahead!"

Having said that, he didn't hesitate any longer and turned to run towards the dense forest behind the valley.

"Chase!"

The three old men sensed something was wrong and quickly used their lightness skills to give chase.