Chapter 0006: Searching for Father in the Mine (4)
The blade was sharp and swift, with a speed that was astonishing. The Silver Armor Captain had used all his strength, this knife he must get.
Just then, a shadowy figure suddenly flashed before his eyes, and he saw that the small, shabbily dressed boy opposite him had made an eerie misstep. His knife lost its target in an instant, chopping into empty space, and the feeling of misplaced force made his chest thud heavily.
A streak of light infinitely enlarged before the captain's eyes, startling him so much that his soul flew out of his body. He suddenly exerted himself and leapt backward with a loud crash into the mountain rock behind him. As he was about to counterattack, a cloud of fog seemed to appear before his eyes, and a flash of lightning burst forth from it in an instant.
With a soft whoosh, Li Ran's short dagger stabbed directly into the heart of the Silver Armor Captain.
The captain's eyes were wide with disbelief, unable to believe that all of this was real. He was also a master of the second-level skill of Jingyuan, a seasoned hunter who had been fighting in the mountains for over ten years, and only then could he sit in the position of captain of the Gong Sun family guard. What kind of method did the opponent use to instantly kill him with just one move?
The captain's eyes were filled with regret, his mouth spat out his last breath, and his whole body went limp.
Listening to the footsteps in the distance, Li Ran didn't even have time to pull out his dagger and sword, he quickly propped up the captain's corpse with one hand and stuffed it behind a boulder.
"Aren't you trying to steal the Flowing Cloud Sword Manual from our Li family? This is the first move of the manual, Flowing Cloud Emerges. Can you see it clearly? Gong Sun family, this is my first step in taking revenge on you!"
The murderous aura in Li Ran's eyes had not yet dissipated, this was his first time killing someone after rebirth, and it was only just the beginning. Since he had been reborn once, let all those past regrets, helplessness, pain, and remorse go with the wind, this life would be used to defy heaven's will, starting anew.
The power of the Liuyun Sword Classic has always been just a legend, and it took Li Ran's previous life thirty years to master the first move. Now, although he only has the second level of Jingyuan Qi, it is enough for him to bring out the essence of the Liuyun Chu Yu move.
Li Ruo squeezed his dagger tightly behind the mountain rock, quietly waiting for the two guards to patrol past. With a flick of his hand, he pulled out the dagger and inserted it into his leg. He reached into the captain's bosom and searched around, but there was nothing else except a money bag containing some scattered silver coins.
Li Ruo picked up the knife and weighed it in his hand, it was only a few taels of silver. He casually put it in his own pocket, feeling slightly delighted. A few taels of silver may not be much, but it was enough for him and his brother to live on for several months, which also solved their immediate needs.
No longer hesitating, Li Ruo's dagger flashed out, and he leapt away, moving swiftly and smoothly, finally breaking out of the range of the Mystic Stone Valley. Not daring to linger, Li Ruo activated his vital energy and sprinted forward at incredible speed, running for over ten miles before the commotion in the Mystic Stone Valley began to subside. In the silent chaos, a team leader had been killed without even catching a glimpse of the enemy's shadow, shocking the entire valley.
But after a noisy and quarrelsome search for several days, no clues were found, and the matter was finally settled.
Li Ran's knife skills had risen to the peak of Jingyuan Jin's second stage, only one step away from crossing the threshold into the third stage. This run didn't feel particularly tiring, and he ran over thirty miles back, the sky already darkening into dusk.
Entering Wanghe Village, people were coming and going on the streets. Li Ran stuck to the wall corner, passing through two main streets in the most inconspicuous way, bought two sets of clean clothes at an old clothing store, and ordered more than a dozen steamed buns, half a catty of cooked beef, and two stir-fried vegetables at a small restaurant, wrapped them in lotus leaves and put them in an oilskin bag.
All these together cost only three coins of silver.
Rumors of Shilang Chinese Medicine Hall being robbed and Shilang's furious anger were circulating all over the streets. Watching the pedestrians' vivid descriptions, Li Ruo's eyes gleamed with a cold smile as he hastily rushed towards the ruined temple outside the city. A day had passed, but he didn't know how his younger brother was doing now.
In the darkness, he saw a dilapidated temple hidden in the shadows, devoid of any vitality. Li Ruo's heart skipped a beat as he slowly made his way forward, quietly approaching the entrance to find the iron bar still lodged in the door just as he had left it. He let out a sigh of relief, removed the bar, and pushed open the creaky temple doors. That was when he saw his younger brother sitting amidst the weeds, who, upon seeing Li Ruo enter, sprang to his feet and rushed over.
My brother's face still has tear stains on it.
Li Ran's heart skipped a beat: "Xiao Xu, what's wrong?"
"Brother, I'm hungry again and I'm scared being alone..."
Li Ran's heart ached with pity and love as he handed over the oil skin bag, untying the rope, releasing the fragrance inside.
"Xiao Xue, look what brother brought back for you!"
"Wow, delicious!"
His brother's eyes lit up and he excitedly took over, squatting on the ground to take out the buns and dishes one by one.
"Brother, have you earned money? Are these all bought by you?"
"Uh-huh."
"Brother, can I eat now?"
"Of course you can, eat quickly."
Li Ruo's heart ached as he watched his brother wolf down food, and his fists clenched again. It had been over a day since his rebirth, and Li Ruo's desire grew stronger - he not only wanted to rescue his father but also give his father and brother a good life. He wanted to protect his family and never let them suffer hardship again.
However, in a world like this, if you want to achieve these things, you can only rely on your own strength!
The Gong Sun family's power is too great, and it's not something he can handle at his current stage. To save his father, there's only one way to go about it now.
Li Ranno remembered that in half a year, the Xuanji Sect would publicly select its disciples. Only by entering the Xuanji Sect could he think of ways to get close to a certain immortal and save his father, which would give him a glimmer of hope. In his previous life, Li Ranno had also gone to participate in the Xuanji Sect's selection competition, but unfortunately, his strength was too weak and he was ruthlessly eliminated.
"Is there still half a year's time for me to cultivate? Alright, I'll take a look and see what level I can reach in this half year?"
Li Ran gave his brother a good meal, then fed him two mouthfuls of medicinal broth, using Jingyuan's energy to help his brother spread the medicine throughout his body.
Seeing the rosy and vibrant complexion on his younger brother's face, Li Ran was extremely delighted. He drew out his dagger, using it as a sword, and began to demonstrate his footwork. With a swift motion, he stabbed out with a single sword strike.
Liuyun Jianjing First Form, Liuyun Chu Yin.
Li Rando could sense that his current body was still far from keeping up with the sword intent in his mind. Li Rando had to take advantage of this period of time to diligently cultivate himself, until he could merge his sword and body as one, his intention reaching his sword, and with a single movement of his mind, his sword style would change at will.
The "sword" in his hand was still somewhat obscure, and many subtle things in his mind couldn't be expressed. Li Ran didn't get tired of it, and he repeatedly performed this move, his mind gradually becoming clearer, sinking into the realm of the sword, the short blade in his hand slowly becoming more agile.
