Chapter 32: Martial Expert of the Five Lakes Gang
Dust filled the air as the ground shook. This level of martial skill was definitely among the top tier within Wei City. The horse’s tendons and bones were shattered on the spot; it collapsed, unable to rise.
At that moment, Fang Qinglan fully realized just how formidable this middle-aged man truly was; he had felled a galloping horse with a single strike!
Seizing the opportunity, Li Yanchu leapt high into the air, landing beside Fang Qinglan and positioning himself protectively in front of her.
Fang Qinglan’s expression softened. She murmured, “This man’s martial arts are extremely powerful. You’re not his match, so don’t worry about me.”
She was a daughter of a reputable family, trained in martial arts from a young age. For her age, her swordsmanship was already well-developed, but this man’s skill was clearly far above hers.
If he hadn’t been toying with her due to wicked intentions, and if he had struck to kill from the start, Fang Qinglan believed she wouldn’t have survived ten moves. Maybe not even five.
Li Yanchu shook his head and said calmly, “Don’t worry. I’m here.”
It was just a simple sentence, yet for some reason, it brought inexplicable reassurance to her.
The middle-aged man spoke coldly, “Who are you?”
Li Yanchu gave a slight smirk and replied in a steady voice, “Your father.”[1]
The middle-aged man froze in place, stunned for a moment. He hadn’t expected such crude words to come from this clean-cut, refined-looking young Daoist.