Chapter 509: Fuck the Heavens

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Everyone in the room looked toward "Li Xin" in unison.

What kind of talk was that?

They all felt something was wrong, but no one went to grab their weapons.

To put it plainly, the dozen or so people in this room were only casual acquaintances; to avoid implicating their sects, most had given fake names. They didn't know much about each other's past deeds or temperaments.

Even if someone said a few strange things or acted differently than before, it could be attributed to the impending battle, an attempt to liven the atmosphere, or nervousness leading to some nonsense to vent.

So they just felt it was a bit strange and no one really cared.

Li Miao naturally knew this, which was why he spoke this way.

After he started, the young woman who had spoken when entering and the youth who had slammed the table both stood up and roughly described the terrain of the Dengzhou Guard.

Then they began to assign personnel.

"We don't have many people, and we don't know each other well, so the simpler the plan and the shorter the time required, the better. This is what I think—we divide into two groups and act according to circumstances."

The young woman dipped her finger in tea and drew on the table while speaking.

"One group sets fires and beats gongs to lure away the guards."

"One group drives straight in to take the prison."

The youth added.

"Although my junior sister and I gave fake names, everyone can see that we come from a major sect... in terms of martial arts, we are the strongest, but in terms of *jianghu* experience, we really have nothing to say."

"So, the fierce fighting and luring of guards will be led by my junior sister and me. As for the team to rescue the people... Brother Li."

He looked up at Li Miao.

"You are the oldest and handle things steadily, suitable for adapting to changes on the spot, so the rescue mission will be left to you."

"Does anyone have any objections?"

No one spoke.

The youth was about to continue assigning personnel.

But he heard Li Miao, who was leaning against the wall with his arms crossed, laugh.

"How about we swap? I go lure away the guards, and you go rescue the people, how about that?"

The youth was stunned, then seemed to understand something, spreading his hands and smiling bitterly.

"Brother Li, there's no need."

"Yes, if we talk about danger, our side is more dangerous, but the key to tonight is on your side. Since we are here, we have already risked our lives to do this, so there's really no need to care about the rest—could it be that you think we are too young and can't handle this?"

Li Miao was noncommittal, smiling without a word.

The youth hesitated for a moment before sighing slowly.

"Fine, I originally wanted to avoid causing trouble for my sect, but we are acting tonight, so hiding it further would seem like we don't trust everyone... Brother Li, why don't we exchange a few moves."

"Whoever is stronger goes to lure away the guards, how about that?"

He walked slowly to Li Miao, joined his fingers like a sword, and reached toward Li Miao.

"Brother Li, please enlighten me."

Li Miao patted the short blade at his waist and laughed.

"Little brother, you use a sword, and I use a knife. You use a sword finger, but I have to use a palm knife; wouldn't that be taking advantage of your three fingers?"

The youth smiled freely.

"If Brother Li feels it's taking advantage, using one finger to display knife techniques is also fine."

That was what he said, but everyone present could hear his true meaning—whether the older Li Miao used fists, fingers, or even drew his short blade, the result would be the same.

And regarding his arrogant behavior, the young woman beside him showed no intention of stopping him, even standing before the table staring at the map drawn in tea, seemingly extremely certain of the result.

Someone frowned, watching the two and pondering.

"Although Li Xin's martial arts aren't said to be very high, his internal energy foundation, knife technique realm, and combat experience are all considered outstanding in the *jianghu*. This youth looks less than twenty; how is he so certain he can beat him?"

"Which major sect's disciple is he... and what kind of brilliant martial arts is he practicing?"

For a time, everyone fixed their eyes on the youth's sword finger.

The youth was also confident, staring fixedly at Li Miao's hands, waiting only to subdue Li Miao in two or three moves and settle tonight's affairs. ===== CHAPTER 510 =====