Grimacing in pain, drawing breath sharply.

Yet secretly communicating with Qilin Swordsman:

"What are you up to?"

Qilin Swordsman looked around, then came to Su Mo’s side, pulled him over, and placed both palms on Su Mo’s back to channel energy for healing, while speaking in secret:

"There’s a complicated matter involved.

"This is not the place to talk, soon Xing Family people will come, can you stay here?"

"Not convenient."

Su Mo immediately said:

"The Xing Family is somewhat peculiar, you all should remain vigilant.

"Currently, I’m staying at Dongsheng Inn, posing as a merchant."

"Alright."

Qilin Swordsman nodded:

"Seize the moment to leave, I will find you tomorrow."

Having spoken, neither said more.

Su Mo took advantage of the escort masters charging out from the broken temple to glance at the Qilin Swordsman before swiftly leaving.

Seeing him disappear into the darkness, Qilin Swordsman then drew his sword and charged out.

The remaining black-clothed men were already not a major concern, and with Qilin Swordsman attacking, these people were soon forced to a dead end.

Just then, another group arrived.

Leading were two middle-aged men.

Behind them were all Xing Family disciples.

When the two groups met, the remaining black-clothed men didn’t even think of resisting.

Instead, they knelt down and surrendered.

A middle-aged man stepped forward, swept his gaze over the black-clothed men:

"Who are you?"

"Family... Family Head..."

A few black-clothed men looked at each other, finally removed their face coverings.

They were all Xing Family disciples.

And this middle-aged man was Mad Blade Xing Hao.

Currently the Xing Family Head.

He glanced at the black-clothed men who removed their face coverings and laughed in anger:

"Good, good, good!

"So you are my Xing Family’s fine men.

"If this matter spreads, it would be a laughingstock!

"Others are protecting our escorts, yet my family members privately rob the escort!

"Indeed, what nerve!!"

"Please forgive us, Family Head, we were only following Housekeeper Song’s orders."

The black-clothed men pleaded repeatedly.

"Where is Song Qing?"

Xing Hao asked coldly.

"...Housekeeper Song was, was killed by Vice Leader Jin with a single sword in the broken temple."

A black-clothed man spoke tremblingly.

Thinking of ’Crossed Sword Golden Tiger’s’ awe-inspiring strike, his legs were shaking.

Xing Hao looked with surprise at the Qilin Swordsman who was standing leisurely on the side.

His eyes showed uncertainty.

Song Qing was known for his outstanding martial arts.

Though having the title Mad Blade, it was mainly his father who crafted it.

Gain fame through chaotic fights.

If said without exaggeration, even Xing Hao himself couldn’t believe it.

The most important thing is to recognize one’s own abilities.

Xing Hao admitted, regarding martial arts alone, Song Qing was not inferior to him.

Now being killed on the spot by an unknown Vice Leader?

His heart couldn’t help but be greatly shocked.

If this Crossed Sword Golden Tiger could kill Song Qing, killing himself might not be difficult either.

Though known as Mad Blade, he was cautious and not reckless.

Thinking of this, he quickly clasped his fists to Qilin Swordsman:

"Household misfortune, let Vice Leader Jin laugh."

"A true man inevitably will face issues with his wife or children, Master Xing need not mind."

Qilin Swordsman waved his hand in a carefree manner.

The other middle-aged man nearby couldn’t help rolling his eyes.

How can this person always have such annoying remarks?

The conspiracy involved a housekeeper, not the wife or children!

Looking at Xing Hao, no wonder his mouth twisted in rage.

But he couldn’t act up immediately.

Quickly stepped forward to mediate, said a few flattering words, only then did Xing Hao’s face look better.

Then said:

"In any case, this mission is considered accomplished.

"Mission complete without a disgrace.

"With this, our Yulong Escort Agency bids farewell to Master Xing."

"What are you saying?"

Xing Hao quickly shook his head:

"Everyone worked hard, now at the doorstep, how can you leave without entering?

"Let’s first settle in the residence.

"Tomorrow we’ll treat everyone, eat and drink well, then hitting the road won’t be late."

The middle-aged man heard this and was about to shake his head.

Then Qilin Swordsman laughed and said:

"It’s better to accept than to decline respectfully."

Xing Hao was stunned again, merely being polite, yet this person seized the opportunity!

Having spoken, he could only pretend to be generous:

"Alright, alright, Vice Leader Jin indeed straightforward, let’s tidy up and return."

Immediately ordered to clean up the bodies.

Since they were all his Xing Family men, naturally couldn’t leave them exposed in the wild.

Yet the middle-aged man couldn’t help look at Qilin Swordsman, whispered:

"The Xing Family is full of troubles, deliver the escort and be done, why get involved?

"Since this was the housekeeper Song Qing’s doing.

"Your previous remarks might have hit the mark.

"We shouldn’t meddle in this aristocratic family feud..."

"You think I want to?"

Qilin Swordsman pouted:

"That person has arrived."

"That person?"

The middle-aged man was baffled: "Who?"

"The chief, of course."

Qilin Swordsman smiled:

"With him here, we fear nothing."

"Hiss!!!"

The middle-aged man took a sharp breath:

"Su..."

Having uttered one word, he quickly covered his mouth tightly, not waiting for Qilin Swordsman to react.