Chapter 9: Making Friends With Death
Rumble…
More than a hundred horsemen shook the ground of the street, like a dark cloud pressing down, making it hard to breathe.
"The Lord of the City is here!"
"This incident has really escalated!"
The people on both sides of the street dare not make a sound, all running away, leaving the street empty in an instant.
Qiao Canxue hid among the crowd, with no expression on her face, just holding her staff with slightly whitened knuckles.
She never expected that things would suddenly end up in such a situation.
Who gave Qiao Mu the courage to get involved in a matter that could attract the attention of the Lord of the City, as a martial artist who had not yet reached his full potential?
The hundred horsemen surrounded the street densely.
The person leading at the front is the lord of Yan City, Guo Yan.
He glanced at Qiao Mu, who was holding Childe Guo in his hands. Childe Guo's eyes were swollen and his cheeks were puffed up, even his own father almost didn't recognize him.
His face turned slightly serious and he dismounted from his horse.
"Father…" Childe Guo struggled to open his eyes and called out.
"Be quiet!" Guo Yan shouted, his voice booming like thunder, almost causing the already dizzy Childe Guo to faint.
Guo Yan took a step forward and his gaze fell upon Qiao Mu.
The moment their eyes met, Qiao Mu felt a strong pressure from the martial artist's instinct.
The pressure from City Lord Guo Yan alone was even stronger than the hundred soldiers behind him combined.
Even though Qiao Mu knew he had the ability to live forever, in that moment his breathing instinctively became slightly heavier.
"The lord of this city looks quite extraordinary and very dangerous…. He must really excel in martial arts. It's not just a rumor that he's a member of the Wuji Association."
Qiao Mu quickly adjusted.
There was even a bit of excitement.
After all, he was someone who befriended death.
For ordinary people, death means the end of life, the end of everything.
But for Qiao Mu, it was actually a good thing.
Anyone who could kill him would make him stronger!
Butcher Zheng killed him four times, and as a result, Qiao Mu went from being a beginner in martial arts to a young martial artist with extraordinary strength, with 500 pounds of force in his arms.
Butcher Zheng, on the other hand, was just an untalented martial artist. Despite being a villain, he was ultimately just a big bully.
And now?
Qiao Mu was facing the owner of Yan City, City Lord Guo Yan!
The situation has escalated, and if Qiao Mu can be killed by the City Lord, the Death Assessment will surely be higher!
Isn't this what Qiao Mu has been pursuing all along, high-quality death?
As long as he dies… he can directly become the big boss and kill this City Lord!
If he can't kill the city lord, then let the city lord kill him more times!
After all, even death itself is on Qiao Mu's side, so how can he lose?
At this moment, City Lord Guo Yan, who got off his horse, was still moving step by step towards Qiao Mu.
With each step he took, the heavy oppressive feeling rose.
The noisy street became quiet, and even ordinary people who couldn't fight could feel the heavy atmosphere.
Just a moment later.
"Stop!" Qiao Mu grabbed Childe Guo by the collar and raised it high, stopping the City Lord who was approaching step by step.
City Lord Guo Yan was slightly startled and immediately stopped.
The oppressive feeling suddenly eased.
Guo Yan had already noticed that Qiao Mu had not yet developed internal strength and was only in the stage of practicing martial arts.
Based on the difference in their abilities, all he needed to do was approach step by step, and under the influence of his aura, the weak martial artist wouldn't even be able to speak.
However, he didn't expect that not only could Qiao Mu speak normally, but he also continued to threaten him with Childe Guo in his hand without any fear.
Not bad, showing courage… Guo Yan remained calm on the surface, unable to discern any clear emotions, and spoke:
"Little friend, don't be impulsive. We can talk about anything."
"I have heard about what happened. Indeed, my child did something wrong and truly needs discipline. They should be punished."
"I have been ineffective in disciplining my son. Please release my son for now, I will ensure to closely monitor him in the future."
Qiao Mu was slightly startled. He never expected that the lord of this city would have such a humble attitude.
He hasn't even started threatening yet, and the city lord apologized as soon as he spoke?
This doesn't feel right. Shouldn't they be using various tactics to intimidate and coerce me?
The city lord is supposed to be respected, but he starts off with such a low posture, being so kind and friendly. How can Qiao Mu strive for greatness, show her skills, and shine brightly?
There's a problem, a big problem. This person is definitely a cunning trickster who only wants to deceive me and let go of his son… Qiao Mu's face remained unchanged as she continued to speak:
"If you really want to apologize, did you perhaps choose the wrong person?"
"The people caught by the son of the City Lord are the couple in green clothes over there, not me. I am just an ordinary passerby, why should you apologize to me?"
"Or perhaps, is City Lord Guo's apology only because I caught Childe Guo, not because Childe Guo did something wrong, like robbing someone on the street?"
As the words fell, the whole street fell silent.
Although the surrounding people dared not speak, their expressions changed.
Even the City Lord, who usually maintained his composure, twitched his eye slightly at this moment.
That's how the world is.
It's fine if this young man realizes it, but he really has to say it out loud in the middle of the street. That's too reckless, making him, the Lord of the City, feel a bit embarrassed.
However, City Lord Guo Yan is a person who can handle and let go of things. At this moment, he solemnly nodded:
"Young friend is right. It was my oversight due to my concern for my son's eager heart."
Guo Yan turned around and looked at the swordsman in blue.
Bang!
The swordsman in blue standing beside him let go of his sword, his face turning slightly pale and not looking too good.
He was already injured, and facing the lord of the city alone, under the pressure, he couldn't even hold his sword properly.
"The lord of this Yan City is stronger than I expected… but who is that person? He hasn't even developed his internal strength yet, yet he can remain calm in the face of the lord's intimidation. Does he have no fear at all?" The swordsman in blue felt surprised.
When he was observing from the side just now, he didn't fully understand, but now, facing Guo Yan's pressure directly, he realized how difficult it was.
"This… young hero." At this moment, Guo Yan cupped his hand and spoke seriously:
"On behalf of my son, I apologize to you."
"This incident is indeed my son's fault." Guo Yan observed the swordsman in blue and said:
"If I guess correctly, you must be a disciple of the Bright Moon Sect."
"I actually have a good relationship with the noble leader of your sect. But now, my son has made such a mistake, which truly brings me immense shame. In the future, I will definitely apologize at the gates of the Bright Moon Sect."
The swordsman in the green robe froze, astonished that even his background and intentions were seen through… Is this a partial threat?
"I wonder if you, young hero, can accept my apology?" Guo Yan's eyes were like torches.
