Chapter 20: Glorious and Upright?

  Ding Yunyi's short knife was pressed tightly against the neck of Nagata Kengou.

  "One wrong move and you're dead!"

  Chang Lung-keng Pao Tien was shocked and lost his color, he never thought that on the small Penghu Island, he would actually have a knife pointed at his neck.

  Those pirates who were still smiling, as soon as they saw their leader being captured, everyone's face changed color, and just as they were about to come up to rescue their leader, they heard Ding Yunyi shout angrily:

  "Who dares to move!"

  As they watched their leader become someone else's plaything, those pirates indeed stopped in their tracks.

  Look at the nearby fishermen, they are also confused by the sudden change. When they see that it is the new Ding patrol who has subdued the pirates, they are even more bewildered and can't figure out what's going on.

  What if Chang Lügang Bao Tian dies here and the pirates come to avenge him? Everyone's face was not only without joy, but also filled with worry.

  Chang Lü Gang Bao Tian finally came back to his senses and asked boldly: "Who are you?"

  "General Ding Yunwei of the Great Ming is here to inspect!" At this time, Ding Yunwei saw a signal coming from the sea and Chen Dong and others had successfully taken control of the pirate ship. He also saw Xiao Yifeng and Bao Zihua leading their brothers to hurry over, and his mood greatly relaxed: "Chang Lügang, tell your men to put down their weapons!"

  As soon as he heard that he was actually being held back by a tiny sesame-sized patrol, Chang Lügang's anger was so great that smoke was coming out of his seven orifices. However, since his life was now in someone else's hands, he had no choice but to swallow his pride and signal to his subordinates to put down their arms.

  Xiao Yifeng and Bao Zhuhua led a group of brothers who rushed up together, and had already surrounded and subdued all the pirates.

  Ding Yunyi finally relaxed and put down his knife.

  Chang Lü Gangbao Tian lost face in front of so many people, and was furious in his heart. However, all his subordinates had lost their fighting spirit, and it was impossible to resist. He coldly snorted: "Despicable sneak attack, what kind of hero is this? Are China's officers and soldiers only capable of this much?"

  "What the f***, what do you want?"

  Chang Lü Gang Bao Tianyao was exactly trying to provoke the other party. He glanced at him and said, "A fair and upright duel, I'm not afraid of you, but unfortunately, the great Ming dynasty has no one, except for these despicable sneak attacks, you were originally unable to do anything to me. Now that I've fallen into your hands, you can do whatever you want."

  "Wokou, do you think you can deceive our great Ming dynasty and get away with it? I'll have a fair and square duel with you!"

  Bao Zhuihua suddenly roared with anger and was about to rush forward when he was pulled back by Ding Yunyi.

  The arrogant language of the Japanese pirates also infuriated Ding Yunyi, but this was not the main thing. Just now, Ding Yunyi had carefully observed the expressions of the fishermen on Penghu Island. Although the pirates were all subdued, it did not dispel the fear of the fishermen at all. They also believed that the government troops defeated the pirates by sneak attack, and if the pirates came to avenge themselves, Penghu would be in danger.

  The most important thing now is to reduce the fear of pirates among fishermen on the island.

  If one can defeat Kongō Tadakazu in what is called a "fair and square showdown", it will be very useful for eliminating the fishermen's fears. This is also the fundamental way to establish oneself on Penghu.

  Chang Lügōng Bǎo Tián is a disciple of Guī Wáng Wán, and also considered to be the heir of Japan's Ono-ha Ittō-ryū. Can he defeat him? Dīng Yún Yì's confidence isn't very great. But compared to letting Bāo Zhòu Huá go up and challenge, Dīng Yún Yì would rather take a gamble himself.

  Ding Yunyi slanted his eyes and looked at Chang Lügang Bao Tian, saying word by word: "I'm going to fight you."

  Chang Lü Gang Bao Tian was overjoyed, although he had just been subdued by his opponent. But that was because the other side had launched a sneak attack first. Seeing that his opponent was young and inexperienced, Chang Lü Gang Bao Tian thought to himself that his chances of winning were great. If he won, not only could he escape from danger, but also avenge the shame of being captured earlier. With excitement, he said:

  "What if I win?"

  "You win, I'll let all of you go!" Ding Yunyi said calmly.

  "Alright, if I lose, I'll leave one arm here."

  "It's useless." Ding Yunyi smiled: "You don't have to leave one arm here, if you lose, there will only be one corpse!"

  Chang Lü Gangbao Tian Boran was furious!

  "Give him a knife!" Ding Yunwei said calmly, seeing that Kong Jiangbao had already been enraged by himself.

  A knife was thrown in front of Jiang Lukong Baotian.

  At this time, more and more fishermen from Penghu came to hear the news. It was said that the newly arrived Ding Xun Jian wanted to duel with the pirate Chang Lu Gongbao Tian, and everyone was both excited and worried.

  In the crowd, Ding Yunyi saw Ah Xi and Ah Hu with worried faces... He looked at them for a moment, but didn't say anything.

  This battle concerns whether I can defeat the pirates, establish the confidence of Penghu fishermen and brothers, and also concerns whether I can stand firm here, not a single carelessness is allowed.

  Now, he had successfully provoked Chen Lugong Baotian, but this was only the first step.

  "Be careful." Hong Diao Yuan's worried reminder sounded: "I heard that the most deadly thing about Kojirō's sword style is the first three slashes, if you can withstand the first three slashes..."

  "No need." Ding Yunyi interrupted him: "No three knives!"

  Qin Yun said calmly on one side, "I just told Xiao Yifeng and Bao Zonghua that if you win, it's fine, but if you lose, all the brothers will take action immediately, kill all the pirates to eliminate future troubles."

  Ding Yunyi didn't expect that this top scholar would be so ruthless, completely disregarding his own promise to Chang Lu Kong just now. He hesitated for a moment, then nodded slightly.

  Indeed, regardless of whether I win or lose this time, none of these pirates will be allowed to leave here alive.

  Qin Yun suddenly asked: "Third Brother, that night in the military camp when I said I wanted to report you, you gripped the knife handle, did you want to kill me and silence me?"

  Ding Yunyi fell silent for a moment before nodding slowly and responding in a low voice, "Yes."

  Qin Yun didn't show any sign of unhappiness, instead a look of relief appeared on his face: "Those who achieve great things must be ruthless when necessary, and cannot afford to have the compassion of a woman. I've been fishing in Penghu for a year, it seems that I'll finally catch a big fish."

  You've really overestimated me, Qin Yuelan, Ding Yunyi thought to himself, it's still uncertain whether he can survive this time.

  Slowly pulling out the "Dragon's Fang", in an instant his spirit flashed, and the light on the knife flowed and swallowed, uncertain.

  What a great sword! What a great sword! Ding Yun Wei couldn't help but praise in his heart. This sword first tasted the blood of Japanese Mizumoto Ryu's, now? Is it again drinking down the blood of Wo Kou Chang Lü Gang Bao Tian, or is it like Qin Yun said, this is a fierce sword, sooner or later it will harm its master?

  Ding Yunyi grasped the dragon tooth and slowly turned around, step by step, walking to the center of the arena, with infinite disdain, saying:

  "Chang Lu Gangbao Tian, Da Ming Xunjian Ding Yunyi is here, are you prepared to die?"