With a sword drawn, he laughs proudly, his martial prowess dominating the heavens!

Chapter 32 Junior Sister, I have an important matter to entrust to you!

"Senior Brother Li?" Huo Shiyu raised her hand and waved it in front of Li Che, calling out softly.

After a moment, Li Che came to his senses but did not respond.

He glanced around and saw that the bodies of the villains had all been buried, and the traces of the fight had been mostly cleaned up.

Not far away, three or five bandagemen were bandaging wounds. The most seriously injured man was lying on the ground, shirtless, with a nearly two-foot-long knife wound that stretched diagonally from his left shoulder to his right rib. Fortunately, the knife wound had not reached his lungs or internal organs. Although the blood was gushing out and it looked frightening, his life was not in danger.

This man was quite tough; not only did he not cry out in pain, but he also chatted and joked with the brother who was applying the medicine to him from time to time.

The two镖头 (bodyguards) Zhou and Chen were discussing how to spare a few men to take their injured brother back to the镖局 (bodyguard agency) to recuperate.

In the past, if someone was injured while escorting goods, minor injuries would be overlooked, but serious injuries would usually be treated by finding a village or town along the way to recuperate, and then returning together after the mission was completed.

But now that the caravan has a master like Li Che in it, there's no need to worry about these things.

When Zhou and Chen saw Li Che approaching, they both stopped and bowed respectfully. Before they could speak, Li Che said, "You two have made a very thoughtful decision. It just so happens that I have a batch of goods that I need some manpower to take back."

The two men exchanged a glance, then turned to look at the three murderers who were mostly buried, looking rather puzzled.

"How many men does Young Master Li need?"

"Just Miss Huo, the two brothers from Qianjin Manor, and those few injured brothers will suffice."

Before she could finish speaking, Huo Shiyu hurriedly came over and waved her hand, saying, "No, no! I've come all this way, I don't want to turn back halfway."

After saying that, she looked at Li Che pitifully and said, "Senior Brother Li, your martial arts are so high, you will definitely have a safe journey. Please, I beg you, don't make me go back."

Li Che felt uncomfortable when he heard her soft, gentle voice and tone.

How did this temperamental and unruly girl suddenly change her personality?!

and many more!

When did I start calling him "Senior Brother Li" so naturally? Something's not right!

The four burly men from Qianjin Village looked at each other, then looked into the distance, but their eyes kept glancing at their second young lady.

She thought to herself: It really is true that one thing can subdue another. Even the master of the manor can't do anything about the second young lady. When has Lady Huo of Chang'an ever asked anyone for help?

"Ahem~" Li Che coughed lightly, then turned serious and said solemnly, "Junior Sister! I have a very important matter for you to handle!"

I'm really worried about leaving this to someone else. Junior sister, would you be willing to help me?!

"what?"

Miss Huo was stunned for a moment, unable to recover, before subconsciously asking, "What is it?"

Fifteen minutes later, in that cave.

Huo Shiyu stared in disbelief at the chest full of gold and silver, antiques, calligraphy and paintings, and precious medicinal herbs piled together, remaining silent for a long time.

There were nearly ten large boxes in the cave, and the smell of copper they emitted dissipated much of the stench of blood in the cave.

Li Che was also startled upon seeing this, but then secretly delighted. After all, these were unclaimed items, and with them, the Huashan Sect would have an easier time.

"Senior brother, are you trying to double-cross me?!"

Li Che's good mood was instantly ruined by that brat's words. He glared at her fiercely and said, "What did you say?!"

At most, we're just eradicating evil completely, and incidentally taking advantage of the situation... Bah! Stealing money to help the poor!

Huo Shiyu looked suspicious. "The Huashan Sect is indeed a bit poor, but my father and Uncle Yue said that martial artists should have a chivalrous spirit and do good deeds."

There are countless poor people, senior brother, why don't we also become masked heroes and distribute these riches to the people under the cover of night? Wouldn't that be wonderful?

What does this little brat know?

Li Che remained expressionless, and with a hint of teaching by example, said, "Junior sister, you are mistaken! As the saying goes, 'A common man is innocent, but he is guilty of possessing a treasure.' What if ordinary people acquire wealth but cannot protect it, and attract villains?"

Then we've done something wrong with good intentions, and our good intentions have turned into evil deeds.

However, these resources can be used by my Huashan Sect to train disciples. Once the disciples have mastered their skills, they can descend the mountain to eliminate evil and promote good, giving back to the people—that is the right path!

Huo Shiyu nodded, seemingly understanding, "However, Senior Brother..."

"It has 30% of the thousand-pound manor!"

"What you say makes a lot of sense, senior brother. I have learned a lot from you, junior sister."

Li Che: "..."

The next morning, Huo Shiyu rode on her tall horse, waving goodbye with a beaming smile, which made Li Che's lips twitch.

That brat didn't lift a finger, yet she took 30% of the benefits for nothing. It really hurts!

Then I remembered the thirty taels of travel money that Lao Huo gave me when I left Qianjin Village. Lao Huo made a killing on this.

The caravan had split into three separate wagons on their way. After the caravan members repacked the goods, a whip cracked, and the caravan set off again.

Li Che was still riding his horse in the middle of the caravan, but the attitude of the people towards him had changed drastically.

Two days ago, when the journey stopped, both head镖师 (bodyguards/escorts) came to inform them.

Later, they realized that Li Che preferred quiet and didn't care much about other things, so they stopped bothering him.

Seven more days passed, and the journey was peaceful and uneventful; Luoyang City was now in sight.

Zhou and Chen both breathed a sigh of relief and then smiled at each other.

This delivery trip will provide the brothers with enough food and drink for half a year, not even counting the benefits from looting the corpses. The two are already thinking about what gifts to prepare for Young Hero Li.

It's a pity that judging from Young Master Li's appearance, he probably looks down on those vulgar women in brothels; otherwise, it would be much easier for him.

"Let's rest at the ten-mile pavilion ahead. Brothers, cheer up and show the might of our Weixin Escort Agency! Don't let the high-ranking officials and nobles of Luoyang look down on us!"

The players chanted in unison, their spirits high.

After traveling less than a mile, the caravan slowed down, and Li Che raised his eyes and let out a soft exclamation.

But then they saw six people gathered in the Ten Mile Pavilion.

Four men, each wielding a weapon, stood facing east, west, south, and north.

The man facing north was dressed in fine silk robes, was rather plump, and had a mustache; he looked like a cunning merchant.

On the east and west sides stood an old man and an old woman, both wearing black leather eye patches. The old man was blind in his left eye, and the old woman was blind in her right eye. They each carried a golden cane.

The other person had his back turned, so his face couldn't be seen, but he was dressed as a scholar.

The four men looked tense, especially the old man with the cane, whose fingers, which were already noticeably pale from a distance, were visibly bluish-white.

On the other hand, the person who was surrounded sat calmly on the stone bench, showing no emotion whatsoever.

He held the hand of a young girl, who looked to be about thirteen or fourteen, beside him with his left hand, and carried a wine bag in his right hand, taking a sip from time to time. A seven-stringed zither lay horizontally on the stone table.

The body of the zither was charred black, and the strings were bright. Although Li Che did not understand the zither, he knew that this zither was definitely not an ordinary instrument.

Because the old man and the young girl were the two people in the portrait in his arms—Qu Yang and Qu Feiyan!

Just then, Chief Escort Zhou leaned over and whispered, "Young Master Li, I think we should rest outside the pavilion for a while. It's better to avoid trouble."

Li Che nodded slightly, but had already secretly activated his Purple Cloud Inner Strength, instantly clearing his senses.

Although they were five or six zhang apart, the group did not lower their voices. Qu Yang said, "You all go about your business. There's no need for you to keep an eye on me."

"I came to Luoyang this time to meet the Holy Maiden; otherwise, you wouldn't have been able to keep me here!"

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