Chapter 754: Heaven and Earth Dragnet (Part )

"Relying on your own scheming and martial arts, you regard the heroes of the martial arts world as fools. When you first emerged, not only did you not know how to be humble and restrained, but you looked down on everyone and acted on your own, stirring up trouble in the martial arts world and doing whatever you want. Do you really think that everyone in the Central Plains martial arts world is Luo Tianjin, and that everyone will be deceived by you and tolerate you again and again?" Lu Tingxiang looked coldly at Liu Xunyi who was surrounded by heavy siege, and said righteously, "Today, Lu will enforce justice on behalf of the Central Plains martial arts world and Alliance Leader Luo to deal with you, a shameless lunatic who does not know the rules, morality, and depth! I will make you remember until your death that the tradition and order of the martial arts world that has lasted for hundreds of years cannot be shaken by you, Liu Xunyi."

After saying this, Lu Tingxiang, who had a cold and arrogant expression, seemed to suddenly realize something. His eyes suddenly changed and he quickly raised his head. Two sharp gazes shot towards the second floor of the inn like sharp knives and swords.

At this moment, Su He, with his eyes as sharp as a torch and his body as slender as a spear, stood quietly in the corridor on the second floor like a Vajra Rakshasa, leaning on the railing and looking over the whole situation.

The moment Lu Tingxiang and Su He's eyes met, he seemed to feel a huge and invisible pressure pressing directly into his heart, which immediately made his heart pulse tremble and his pupils suddenly shrink uncontrollably.

As if sensing the silent confrontation between Lu Tingxiang and Su He, Si Kongzhu, Ding Ao and the others subconsciously slowed down their offensive. Gradually, the Lu family disciples, who were as ferocious as wolves and tigers, also stopped encircling them.

In an instant, the unbearably hot "furnace" fell into the freezing cold "ice cave". The horrible silence was like a sudden haze, permeating every corner of the inn and spreading to everyone's heart.

According to the ranking of the Dragon Elephant List, Su He ranks second, surpassing Lu Tingxiang who ranks third.

But in fact, Su He and Lu Tingxiang have always gone their separate ways. They rarely have any contact with each other, and have never had a head-on fight.

Their rankings on the Dragon Elephant Ranking were inferred based on their reputation in the martial arts world and their past battle records. As for who has better martial arts skills? Who will have the last laugh in a head-on fight? I'm afraid no one in the world dares to make a firm statement.

At this moment, Su He's energy was all focused on Lu Tingxiang, while Ding Qinghong, who was standing next to him, kept staring at him intently.

Ding Qinghong was waiting for the right opportunity, he hoped that Su He would join the fight downstairs. In this way, he would have a chance to deceive the simple-minded Wu Chan, wait for an opportunity to get close to Zhao Xin, and complete the "another task" assigned to him by Jin Fuyu.

However, although Su He was concerned about Liu Xunyi who was imprisoned, he had no intention of taking action. From beginning to end, he just stood upstairs motionlessly, expressing his feelings to Lu Tingxiang with a complex and fierce look.

"Brother Su, this matter has nothing to do with you, you don't have to intervene!" Liu Xunyi seemed to see Su He's eagerness to try, and hurriedly advised, "It is your mission to escort the princess to Helin. If anything goes wrong because of me, it will not only be you and me who will suffer, but also countless innocent people in Song and Mongolia!"

As if Liu Xunyi had hit a soft spot, Su He's eyes trembled slightly, and then he took a deep breath, bowed to Lu Tingxiang who was holding his breath and concentrating, and said: "I am Su He from 'Red Wind Ridge', and I have the honor to meet the famous 'First Gentleman in the Martial World' Lu Tingxiang!"

"Although I have lived in Jiangnan for a long time, I am also familiar with the title of 'Mobei's No. 1 Swift Swordsman'." Lu Tingxiang said calmly, "Master Su, I came here uninvited today just for Liu Xunyi. I have no intention of causing trouble for others, and I have no intention of involving Master Su and the Princess of the Great Song Dynasty. I hope you don't misunderstand me."

Lu Tingxiang and Su He were wary of each other, so neither of them acted bossy in front of the other. Instead, they were both sincere and courteous.

"Thank you Mr. Lu for speaking frankly. I have no intention of making enemies with the Jiangnan Lu family. It's just that..." Su He hesitated for words and finally said intermittently, "Brother Liu and I are friends of life and death, and we are as close as brothers. Seeing him in trouble today, I can't just ignore it, let alone stand idly by!"

"Master Su, please understand. I am not here tonight to target anyone, nor to seek personal revenge. Instead, I am following the order of the leader of the Central Plains Wulin to kill the despicable traitor who repays kindness with enmity and sells out his master for fame." Lu Tingxiang said solemnly, "Liu Xunyi murdered leader Luo and almost plunged the Central Plains Wulin into an unprecedented catastrophe. Lu and all the righteous men in the martial arts world share the same heart and mind. We should hate evil and uphold justice to comfort the heroic spirit of leader Luo!"

"I'm afraid there may be some misunderstandings about this matter..."

"Master Su, please forgive me for being blunt!" Lu Tingxiang interrupted, "In fact, no matter what the reason is, and whether there is any misunderstanding, it is all the 'family affairs' of our Central Plains Wulin, and has nothing to do with outsiders. Since I am a member of the Central Plains Wulin, I should obey the orders of the leader of the Central Plains Wulin. As for whether Liu Xunyi deserved the punishment or was wronged, this matter can only be decided by the leader of the Wulin, and it is not the turn of others to comment. Master Su is a Mongolian, and he should not interfere in the affairs of us Han people. What's more, the Central Plains Wulin has always respected the sects outside the Great Wall, and the Lu Mansion in Jiangnan and Chifengling have never offended them. I guess that the leader of Chifengling, Yan Wuji, does not want Master Su to interfere."

Su He couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed when Lu Tingxiang secretly accused him of "meddling in other people's business". After a moment's hesitation, a hint of determination suddenly flashed across his tangled eyes, as if he had made up his mind. He spoke resolutely, "Mr. Lu, you are a man of quick words. I admire you! In this case, I will speak frankly. Tonight, I cannot represent Chifengling, let alone the sects outside the Great Wall. I am just one person... Can I ask Mr. Lu for a favor and let Brother Liu go?"

Looking at Su He's righteous eyes, Lu Tingxiang's mouth twitched slightly. He knew that Su He's "plea" was enough to show that he was determined to save Liu Xunyi's life.

In this situation, if Lu Tingxiang refused again, it would undoubtedly be like a loud slap in the face of Su He in public, and the two of them would surely have an irreconcilable grudge.

At the moment, what lies before Lu Tingxiang is not a simple choice, but a difficult choice that concerns his own destiny and even the future rise and fall of the Jiangnan Lu Mansion.

In other words, Lu Tingxiang's choice was not whether to kill Liu Xunyi or not, but to make a choice between "Central Plains Wulin" and "Mongols". He knew that although Su He claimed that he did not represent any force, in fact, once he offended him, it would be tantamount to offending Chifengling and even the Mongolian court.

Similarly, Su He put forward such a condition to Lu Tingxiang, and he himself was under tremendous pressure and took great risks. After all, Lu Tingxiang now not only represents the Jiangnan Lu Mansion, but also the entire Central Plains martial arts world.

In the final analysis, neither Su He nor Lu Tingxiang wanted to have a direct conflict with the other party, nor did they want to give in. Therefore, they were both gambling, using their own wealth and the support behind them to burn their boats, betting that the other party would lose patience first.

Liu Xunyi understood this clearly, and his gratitude towards Su He became even stronger.

"It's rare for Master Su to ask for anything, so I should have agreed to it to show my admiration and respect for him." After weighing the pros and cons, Lu Tingxiang finally answered quietly, "However, I can agree to anything Master Su asks, except Liu Xunyi... He is the person that the Wulin Alliance Leader has issued a hunting order for, and I dare not be soft-hearted. If I let Liu Xunyi go, I'm sure the Wulin Alliance Leader and the heroes of the world will never let me go..."

It seems that in Lu Tingxiang's heart, the Central Plains martial arts he has cultivated for many years are far superior to the Mongolians he met by chance. Hearing Lu Tingxiang's answer, the expression on Su He's face gradually became wonderful.

"Master Su, it's not that I am stubborn and self-willed and must kill Liu Xunyi, but that we are in the world and have no choice." Lu Tingxiang pretended to be helpless and bitter to defend himself.

"Master Lu, I..."

"Brother Su!"

Liu Xunyi knew Su He's temperament very well. Once he made up his mind about something, he would fight to the death even if it meant risking his life.

However, if Lu Tingxiang were to become angry and implicate Zhao Xin in the conflict, Liu Xunyi would be guilty of a crime that would never be forgiven even if he were to die.

What's more, there is a Ding Qinghong on the second floor of the inn with ulterior motives and ready to make moves.

"Brother Su, I remember when you were in the Qin Mansion, you single-handedly resisted the threats from the major sects in the Central Plains in order to quell the conflict between Song and Mongolia. At that time, you would rather die than let me interfere." Liu Xunyi said in a serious tone, "Today, I also dare to ask Brother Su to help me and not interfere in my affairs."

"But……"

"If Brother Su considers me, Liu Xunyi, as a friend, then listen to me!" Liu Xunyi interrupted without question, "If I am destined to have this disaster, then... what's the harm in death?"

"Brother Liu, why are you so confused?"

Su He knew that Liu Xunyi was not the murderer who killed Luo Tianjin, and he also knew that he refused to cry out for injustice because he was protecting someone. But now that the disaster was imminent, Liu Xunyi was still obsessed with his mistake. Su He couldn't help but feel mixed emotions, and for a moment he was filled with grief and anger, and he didn't know what to say.

"Since Master Su is willing to understand my difficulties, then I am willing to give Master Su a favor." Lu Tingxiang didn't want to have a falling out with Su He. Seeing that he was willing to compromise, he simply went with the flow and offered Su He a favor. "Tonight, Master Su won't take action, and I won't take action either. Let them handle Liu Xunyi. If... Liu Xunyi can save his life from them, I will not bother him. How about that?"

Lu Tingxiang was very careful with his calculations, so how could he do a business that would lose money? In fact, he had already predicted that Liu Xunyi, who had not yet recovered from his injuries, would never be able to escape from the siege of top masters such as Sikong Zhu, Ding Ao, and Dong Xiaoer. Moreover, in addition to Sikong Zhu and other masters, the hundreds of Lu family disciples were not vegetarians either.

Because it was foolproof, he dared to make a promise to Su He with confidence.

After all, it's just a "nice word".

After that, Lu Tingxiang no longer gave Su He a chance to think. He slowly scanned the hall with a sinister look and said in a deep voice, "I don't like killing innocent people. Who doesn't want to die? It's not too late to leave now."

Hearing this, the few "real guests" and the innkeeper and waiters breathed a sigh of relief. Then, they all ran away in panic, scrambling to leave the Weizhou Inn.

"And you!" Lu Tingxiang's eyes fell on the wounded Feng Tianba, and he said impatiently, "I'll give you one last chance. If you don't want to be buried with Liu Xunyi, leave immediately!"

"you……"

"Feng Tianba!" Liu Xunyi spoke before Feng Tianba, "Protecting the princess is the job assigned to you by the court. If you lose your life here, who will accompany the princess to Helin? The debt I owe to the martial arts world does not need to be repaid by outsiders. What's more, your martial arts skills are mediocre, and you are injured. Staying here will only drag me down."

Feng Tianba wanted to argue, but seeing that Liu Xunyi was determined and his words made sense, he hesitated again and again and finally let out a heavy sigh.

After resolving his worries, Lu Tingxiang no longer gave Liu Xunyi the opportunity to plot. In an instant, murderous intent was revealed in his eyes, and his words were extremely cold and harsh.

"Whoever kills Liu Xunyi will be rewarded with ten thousand taels of gold!"

There will always be brave men when there is a big reward, let alone these loyal and brave children of the Lu family?
Lu Tingxiang's order was like a stone that stirred up a thousand waves. Hundreds of Lu family disciples roared and overturned tables, chairs and benches, and rushed towards Liu Xunyi with knives like desperate criminals.

"kill!"

……

(End of this chapter)