Chapter 83: Where Am I Supposed to Put My Old Face?

"You, willing to teach me?"

As if he had heard the most incredible thing, He Yinshan asked again, somewhat uncertainly.

Every sect's Cultivation Method and martial arts were things they guarded jealously, keeping them tightly under wraps. Even masters teaching disciples had a habit of holding something back, not to mention that he had just been trying to kill the other party.

"Stay by my side and serve me, and I will teach you!"

"Fine!"

"Fine? You agreed without even considering it?"

"What is there to consider!"

"Right, there really is nothing to consider!" Nodding in agreement, he realized he truly didn't understand the world of a martial arts fanatic.

"By the way, why did you come to kill me? To avenge Han Mingyang?"

"Yes, and no. Yesterday, the Three Great Merchant Associations came to offer condolences. The Sect Master was furious upon learning that Han Mingyang was killed by you and wanted to send people to cause you trouble. I happened to hear that your sword technique is peerless, so I wanted to see it for myself and volunteered to come!"

"The Three Great Merchant Associations!" His eyes narrowed slightly. Those three bastards, he knew they were up to no good. They wanted to borrow the Dajiang Sect's blade, but he was determined to hold this blade in his own hands and scare them to death.

"When will you teach me?"

"Anytime!" Shen Yu smiled lightly, not taking these things too much to heart. He had the confidence that he could continuously sign in for better things. A person like He Yinshan, once bound to his side, likely wouldn't be able to run off.

Under He Yinshan's urging, Shen Yu didn't even have time to eat breakfast before he began imparting the essentials of his sword technique. He Yinshan had originally thought the other party would at least hold something back, but it seemed the other party was truly teaching him everything, and he could feel the sincerity in him.

Time passed bit by bit, and in the blink of an eye, it was nearly noon. He Yinshan practiced the sword technique Shen Yu taught him incessantly; he hadn't stopped all morning, yet he didn't feel tired at all, becoming more and more excited instead.

Seeing this desperate manner, Shen Yu shook his head. Sure enough, the gap between himself and these serious martial arts fanatics was truly not small. Although he could be considered diligent, he couldn't do this from morning till night without stopping.

"Bang!" Just at this moment, the front gate was suddenly kicked open, and Su Ruoning's figure rushed in hurriedly, shouting loudly as she did so, "County Magistrate Shen, County Magistrate Shen!"

"I'm right here, Constable Su, what is it again?" This hurried manner wasn't ladylike at all, big sister!

"Our people received news that the Dajiang Sect has sent out all their experts, and even Sect Master Han Qicheng has set out. I suspect he is coming to avenge you, after all, you killed his most beloved disciple, Han Mingyang!"

Speaking of this, Su Ruoning felt a wave of helplessness. This newly appointed County Magistrate of Sanshui County was simply too good at causing trouble. The matter with the Bai Yu Sect hadn't been cleared up yet, and now the Dajiang Sect was knocking on the door.

Suddenly, Su Ruoning saw He Yinshan practicing his sword nearby. Although the sword technique was somewhat unfamiliar, the momentum surging around him was clear, and with her experience, she naturally recognized it as the terrifying aura that only a Xiantian Expert possessed.

Since when did this County Magistrate have such an expert by his side? Didn't he always rely on himself?

"The person next to you is..."

"He Yinshan of the Dajiang Sect!"

"He Yinshan? That number one genius of the Dajiang Sect?" She looked at the other party with some confusion, then glanced at Shen Yu. These two didn't look like they were about to fight to the death.

"Yes, the number one genius of the Dajiang Sect! Upon learning that this official had taken office, the Dajiang Sect sent this number one genius to follow me. Oh my, the sects in Sanshui County are truly too enthusiastic; it makes this official feel quite embarrassed!"

"Heh!" You killed the Dajiang Sect Master's most beloved disciple, and instead of seeking your life, they want to send their most talented expert to work for you? Do you think I'm stupid? I am, after all, an Iron Badge Constable of the Capture Gate; my IQ is still online.

It's likely that this so-called number one genius of the Dajiang Sect couldn't beat this County Magistrate, so he had no choice but to swallow his pride and resort to this desperate measure. Thinking of it this way, it all made perfect sense.

"Do you not believe me? If you don't believe me, you can ask him!" Seeing Su Ruoning's disdainful expression, Shen Yu smiled lightly, turned his head, and shouted at He Yinshan: "He Yinshan, are you truly willing to follow this official!"

"Yes!" He Yinshan's answer was devoid of any nonsense; he responded, then continued to bury his head in practicing his sword.

"What? He wasn't forced?" Su Ruoning could tell whether someone was voluntary or not. At this moment, she felt her worldview crumbling. Was she failing to keep up with the times, or was this World becoming increasingly crazy?

"Wasted my worry!" Shaking her head, Su Ruoning said helplessly, "Since that's the case, I shall take my leave!"

"Come now, don't be in such a hurry to leave. Pour some tea and serve your elder brother; don't you see there's a guest here?"

"You, I!" Don't get angry, why should I get angry with this bastard? Of the thirty-six stratagems, fleeing is best!

"Farewell!" Glaring indignantly at Shen Yu's direction, Su Ruoning snorted coldly and immediately hurried away, as if there were something here she feared.

"Why did she leave? Forget it, self-reliance is the way to go; sure enough, you can't rely on anyone, I'll have to do it myself!" Walking into the room to brew a pot of tea, Shen Yu carried it out.

"Old He, come, drink some tea and take a break!"

"No need, I am not yet proficient in this sword technique, there are many parts I don't quite understand, I need to practice more!"

"Stop practicing!" As he spoke, Shen Yu stepped forward and pulled the other party, placing the teacup in his hand. "The path of martial arts requires a balance of tension and relaxation; you can't keep your string pulled so tight!"

"Fine!" Nodding, He Yinshan didn't waste words, picked up the teacup, and drank it in one gulp.

When they first met this morning, he thought He Yinshan was cold and aloof, but after interacting with him, he realized he simply didn't like to talk. He probably liked nothing more than practicing martial arts, and practicing some more; he had finally witnessed the life of a martial arts fanatic.

"Bang!" Just at this moment, the front gate was once again kicked open rudely, and a group of people rushed in quickly.

"What is with today? Why is everyone having such a grudge against my front gate!"

"Little County Magistrate, what have you done to He Yinshan? Hand him over to this old man!" As soon as he entered, the leading old man glared with rage, but upon seeing He Yinshan drinking tea, his fury turned into astonishment.

"Yinshan? You! You actually didn't kill him, and instead got mixed up with him?" I was worried about your safety and ran dozens of miles from the Dajiang Sect to the county town in one breath, only to find you drinking tea with the guy.

He Yinshan hadn't returned all night, and Han Qicheng had been so worried he hadn't slept a wink. Early in the morning, he gathered his experts, prepared to come and demand the person openly, at the very least to save this genius's life.

Only to arrive and find that the two of them hadn't fought at all, but were instead drinking tea together. What kind of maneuver was this? Could it be a ruse? No, with He Yinshan's brain, would he even know how to use a ruse?

"Sect Master!"

"Sect Master? You are the Dajiang Sect Master, Han Qicheng?" Upon learning the other party's identity, Shen Yu immediately wore a smile and said politely, "So it is Sect Master Han who has arrived, please, come in!"

"Yinshan, come with me!" Han Qicheng ignored Shen Yu's overture entirely and tried to pull He Yinshan away, but was blocked directly by Shen Yu.

"Wait! Sect Master Han, He Yinshan has already agreed to follow by my side from now on. It wouldn't be appropriate for you to just take him back like this!"

"What? Yinshan, how could you?"

"I couldn't beat him, so I had to join him!"

If you can't beat them, join them—it sounded like it made sense, but no, bullshit! If you can't beat them, you can run away; why must you join them? You're going to be the death of me!

I sent you to kill someone, and not only did you not kill them, you even want to follow them. With you doing this, where am I supposed to put my old face?