Mu Jinyu and Xiang Mantang had spoken with San Liu for quite a while here, learning much about the intricacies of Slaughter Redemption.
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"
At this moment, Wu Shisan and the others had finally arrived at this abandoned factory, albeit belatedly.
Mu Jinyu frowned slightly upon seeing this. It had been about fifteen minutes since he had caught up with San Liu, defeated him, waited for him to come to, and then spent some time questioning him.
If he had truly been in danger, their late arrival would have been meaningless. Were they just here to collect his corpse?
Mu Jinyu thought to himself that even though there were no surveillance cameras in this desolate wild area, their cell phones could be used for positioning. There was no reason it should have taken them so long to follow him here. Surely, someone was playing tricks!
He guessed someone was still discontent with him becoming the Tiance True Dragon!
Turning to face Wu Shisan, Di Yin, and Qin Qiaochu, Mu Jinyu, with hands behind his back, said, "Why are you so late?"
"Dragon Master, please quell your anger, we were..."
Upon hearing Mu Jinyu's words, Qin Qiaochu looked terrified and immediately began to explain their delay.
"Slap him!" Mu Jinyu said coldly.
As the words fell.
"Swoosh!"
San Liu revealed a sinister smile, suddenly stepped forward as fast as an arrow shot from a bow, charged up to Qin Qiaochu, and then lifted his palm and fiercely slapped Qin Qiaochu across the face.
"Smack!" "Smack!" "Smack!"
Several heavy slaps caught Qin Qiaochu off guard. His face quickly turned red and slightly swollen, but did not swell up grotesquely like a pig's head, revealing his thick skin.
"Clang!"
Wu Shisan and Di Yin, standing by, had not expected San Liu to actually attack them. Their expressions mixed with shock and anger, they immediately drew their weapons, intending to strike back at San Liu!
"No resisting!"
The chilling voice of Mu Jinyu rang out.
Like a cold wind blowing from hell.
Upon hearing Mu Jinyu's words, the expressions of Wu Shisan and Di Yin changed several times, showing struggle and unwillingness, but ultimately, recalling the rules of the Dragon King Hall, they reluctantly lowered their weapons.
"Smack!" "Smack!" "Smack!"
At this point, after San Liu had slapped Qin Qiaochu ten times, he moved swiftly to where Wu Shisan and Di Yin stood and continued to slap both of their faces.
Wu Shisan and Di Yin stood motionless, faces filled with humiliation and resentment, but they dared not defend against San Liu's slaps.
After giving them each ten slaps, San Liu finally stopped, lightly stepped back, and returned to the side of Mu Jinyu and Xiang Mantang.
He inwardly cheered in delight; the three Longwei of the Dragon King Hall had stood there without moving, letting him slap them at will. However, their skin was indeed thick, for his own palm was starting to ache.
After being slapped around by San Liu, the faces of Wu Shisan and the others were somewhat swollen, the pain burning on both cheeks. They didn't dare meet the eyes of Mu Jinyu and San Liu, fearing their unwillingness and bitterness would be seen. Instead, they bowed their heads and kept silent.
Mu Jinyu stood with his hands behind his back, his expression stern as he said in a deep voice, "Normally when you do wrong, you always ask me to administer punishment. Why are you so resentful now when I discipline you?"
"We dare not!" Di Yin and the others shouted in unison.
"It seems to me you dare quite a bit!" Mu Jinyu said with a cold laugh. "Do you wish I had died by San Liu's hand? Hahaha..."
With a cold chuckle, Mu Jinyu saw they were about to explain and waved his hand, "No need to explain. I don't care what your reasons for the delay were. Next time, there will be no forgiveness!"
"Don't think the Dragon King Hall can't function without you!"
Upon hearing Mu Jinyu's words, the expressions of Qin Qiaochu and the others instantly paled, becoming somewhat frightened.
They understood that Mu Jinyu's words were nothing like his usual tone; it was no joke. If they were late again during an important moment next time, Mu Jinyu would truly kill them!
"Yes!" Qin Qiaochu and the others no longer attempted to explain or argue and quickly responded respectfully.
"Let's go."
Mu Jinyu walked forward with his hands clasped behind his back.
Xiang Mantang and San Liu followed behind him.
Originally, Mu Jinyu had also planned to have Wu Shisan and others join them at the assassination feast, but now it seemed that bringing them along would be even more dangerous. It would be better if just he and Xiang Mantang went.
Di Yin watched as Mu Jinyu no longer looked at them and brushed past them. He touched his burning cheek and then called out, "Dragon Master, San Liu is a dangerous person. If you are to use him, remember to be careful!"
Although they did not know why San Liu did not fight with Mu Jinyu and even took orders from him, showing loyalty at this moment and reminding Mu Jinyu was obviously much better than saying nothing.
Qin Qiaochu also quickly followed up with a reminder.
Wu Shisan, on the other hand, remained silent.
San Liu, walking beside Mu Jinyu with unceasing steps, looked back at them with a sneer. That look unsettled Qin Qiaochu and Di Yin inexplicably.
Mu Jinyu, without stopping or looking back, said, "Just do your own duties accordingly!"
Having said that, they strode away from the abandoned factory workshop.
Several minutes after Mu Jinyu and his companions had left,
the silent Qin Qiaochu suddenly punched an oil drum, blowing it up.
"This guy…"
Before he could finish, Wu Shisan coldly interjected:
"Beidou Tianji, please mind your words and be cautious!"
After speaking, Wu Shisan also strode away from the workshop.
After Wu Shisan left, Di Yin also left the place with a cold face and without a word.
Qin Qiaochu's expression fluctuated, and after venting by himself for a while, he finally left.
...
Mu Jinyu, accompanied by San Liu and Xiang Mantang, had just left the abandoned factory, preparing to book a flight to America to attend the Slaughter Redemption feast.
And not long after he stepped out, the phone rang.
It was Mu Hongchen calling.
"Dragon Master, an old man has come claiming to be the Dongying Sword Saint Miyamoto Musashi. He says that you killed his beloved disciple and wants to duel with you to determine the superior, as well as to decide life and death!"
"What do you think…"
Mu Jinyu answered the phone and felt bewildered, then he also thought of Nangu Taichi whom he encountered in Dongying. However, he didn't kill that guy, did he?
"I don't have time to deal with this fellow, not every Tom, Dick, or Harry is qualified to challenge me. Let Jian Ruyan handle it. If he can defeat her, then he can come find me!"
After giving the instruction, Mu Jinyu hung up the phone.
"How absurd."
After mumbling to himself, Mu Jinyu guessed he might have been wrongfully accused, but didn't bother to care. A mere Dongying swordsman wanting to stir up trouble in Huaxia?!
Having Jian Ruyan take action would be enough to give him a hard time.
"Let's go," Mu Jinyu stopped worrying about the matter and got into the car to head to the airport.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Within the Su Family Courtyard.
A gaunt old man with a katana hanging from his waist stood silently in the courtyard like an unfathomable abyss, waiting for Mu Jinyu's return.
This was Miyamoto Musashi who had come a long distance from Dongying to avenge his disciple.
Mu Hongchen hung up the phone and then communicated to Miyamoto Musashi in Dongying language, "You are only eligible to challenge the Dragon King if you can defeat our Yaoguang Hall Master."