Chapter 13: Green Armor Guard
Chapter 13: Green Armor Guard
“Green Armor Guard?”
“Oh no, this might turn deadly!”
…
As the guard clad in heavy green armor made his move, the onlookers gasped in unison.
As a prominent and powerful family in Jianning City, Mu Manor had many members and a large number of strong guards. Among them, the most formidable and elite were the Green Armor Guards clad in heavy green armor. Each of them had at least the strength of the Middle Mortal Realm or higher, and their status was higher than that of many family disciples. Usually, they did not act, but when they did, their attacks were fatal.
Thump…
At the critical moment, amid the gasps of the crowd, Mu Feng, who had no time to dodge, decided to meet the oncoming Green Armor Guard head-on and collided heavily with him. In an instant, his knee felt as if it had been struck by a hammer, and his entire right leg seemed to snap in two. Meanwhile, the fierce Green Armor Guard only swayed slightly.
After his battle with the Sky Splitting Tiger Jing Hu on the Back Mountain, Mu Feng was exhausted. This hard collision with the Green Armor Guard clearly left him at a disadvantage.
“Huh… he really is a tough one!”
Seeing Mu Feng stagger back a few steps but still manage to stand firm, Xiao Shan, clad in green armor, was visibly surprised. He looked Mu Feng up and down.
In order to curry favor with Second Young Master Mu Qingyuan and climb the social ladder through his grandfather, the Elder of Inheritance, Xiao Shan had acted impulsively despite his status. He had thought that a heavy knee strike would either kill or severely injure the frail scholar Mu Feng, forcing him to kneel and beg for mercy before Mu Qingyuan. To his surprise, Mu Feng only let out a muffled grunt and showed no change in expression.
“Hit him again, aim for his stomach! Knock him down! Let’s see how many hits he can take!”
Mu Qingyuan shouted the order, his face twisted with malice.
The more stubborn Mu Feng was, the more irritated Mu Qingyuan felt—extremely irritated.
That feeling was like encountering a beautiful, respectable woman on the road, pinning her to the ground, and just as he was about to force himself on her, realizing he couldn’t get aroused. It was frustrating and embarrassing!
In front of everyone, he had dispatched a Green Armor Guard, yet he couldn’t even subdue a weak scholar. How was he, the Second Young Master, supposed to maintain his reputation from now on?
“Understood!”
Xiao Shan bowed to accept the order. This time, instead of rushing forward, he stood still, coldly watching Mu Feng. strange sounds came from within his body, gurgling like muffled thunder in people’s ears. The green heavy armor on his body glowed with a green light, like slithering serpentine lightning, creating an intimidating presence. With a “whoosh,” a several-inch-long green blade aura appeared on his right hand, resembling a flickering flame.
Flame Blade!
As a Green Armor Guard, Xiao Shan was powerful. Just the sight of the green flame dancing on his hand made the onlookers pale. Mu Feng’s toughness was unexpected; no one had thought this frail scholar could withstand a heavy blow from Green Armor Guard Xiao Shan. But no matter how strong-willed or tough he was, people couldn’t help worrying for him.
“A guard is just a guard. No matter how high his status, he’s still just a guard. According to Mu Manor’s laws, attacking a direct descendant without reason is a serious crime, punishable by death!”
While the onlookers were anxious, Mu Feng, who was directly in the line of fire, stood tall and straight. He forced himself to step forward despite the pain in his right leg, facing the fierce Green Armor Guard Xiao Shan with righteous determination. When no one was looking, he secretly formed an intricate Sorcerer Seal with his right hand, channeling his Spiritual Power with all his might, preparing for a final, desperate stand. An ancient, tragic aura suddenly descended from above.
If he couldn’t live with dignity, he would rather die fighting!
No matter what, he would never bow or yield to the bully Mu Qingyuan. Even if he died on the spot, he would drag Mu Qingyuan down with him!
Punishable by death?
The murderous Xiao Shan hesitated, his imposing momentum faltering.
Teaching Mu Feng a lesson to please Second Young Master Mu Qingyuan was one thing, but killing him in public was something he neither dared nor was prepared to do. Though Mu Feng had no power or influence, he was still a direct descendant of Mu Manor. If he accidentally killed him, Second Young Master Mu Qingyuan might be fine, but he would be in big trouble!
“Break his spine, smash his ribs! Xiao Shan, if you don’t want to remain an ordinary Green Armor Guard for the rest of your life, act now!”
Mu Qingyuan’s face was twisted with rage. If not for fearing Mu Feng’s counterattack, he would have stepped forward himself.
“Understood!”
Xiao Shan’s eyes widened, his killing intent surging. Just as he was about to throw caution to the wind, the sound of rapid hoofbeats came from ahead. Several fierce guards rode over on horseback, followed by a luxurious and majestic Carriage, surrounded by a large troop of guards. Each guard’s armor was engraved with a large character “Mu,” and below it was a menacing Tiger Bone Whip, exuding an extraordinary aura.
“The Elder has returned to the manor. Make way for him!”
The lead riders had cold expressions as they shouted and cracked their whips through the air. Seeing them, the crowd quickly moved aside, not daring to make a sound. Among Mu Manor’s three great Elders—Elder of Inheritance, Punishment Elder, and Sacrificial Elder—the Punishment Elder held the most authority, and his commands were as unshakable as a mountain.
At the sight of the Carriage bearing the Tiger Bone Whip emblem, the previously fierce Green Armor Guard Xiao Shan immediately dropped to the ground in fear, sweating profusely. He hadn’t expected to encounter the most feared Punishment Elder here.
Luckily, he had hesitated for a moment. If the Punishment Elder had caught him attacking Mu Feng in public, the consequences would have been dire.
Kneeling on the ground, Xiao Shan grew more and more terrified the more he thought about it.
“Huh…”
As the Carriage passed by Mu Feng, surrounded by the troop of guards, it suddenly stopped. A soft exclamation was heard, and a corner of the window curtain was lifted. Instantly, Mu Feng, standing by the roadside, felt an icy gaze sweep over him—deep, cold, and bearing immense authority, scrutinizing him from head to toe as if he had no secrets.
Punishment Elder?
Catching a glimpse of the faintly visible Tiger Bone Whip inside the Carriage out of the corner of his eye, Mu Feng held his breath and calmly bowed his head by the roadside. It wasn’t out of fear of the Punishment Elder’s power, but to avoid revealing his true strength too soon. The once-mighty Sorcerer’s Gate had been lost for countless millennia. If others suddenly discovered he was a Great Blood-Refining Sorcerer, who knew what trouble it might bring?
After a brief pause, the luxurious Carriage continued on its way. Only after it had disappeared into the distance did the crowd dare to lift their heads. Even the usually arrogant Mu Qingyuan was no exception; he had broken out in a cold sweat, afraid that the Punishment Elder would discover his misdeeds. Looking around, he intended to continue punishing Mu Feng, but found that Mu Feng had disappeared.
“You brat, you got away fast!”
Mu Qingyuan cursed viciously, feeling even more resentful and dissatisfied. Just as he was about to leave, a guard quietly approached and whispered a few words in his ear.
“What? A pawnshop?”
Mu Qingyuan was startled, then burst into loud laughter. “Good, good! He’s even pawned his only valuable hairpin. Let’s see what else he and his mother have left to pawn. Send word to every pawnshop in the city: if they pawn anything, offer the lowest price—no, slash it in half. Hahaha, that ignorant fool! Does he not know who owns all the pawnshops in Jianning City?”
Mu Qingyuan laughed heartily and, surrounded by his guards, strode off toward the pawnshop outside the manor.