All Heavens: Starting with Little Li Flying Dagger

Chapter 82 Who is the real master embroidery thief?

"Hahaha!"

The accompanying guards burst into laughter, as if they had heard the funniest joke in the world.

But Jin Jiuling didn't laugh.

Because he couldn't see his opponent's true strength at all.

It is precisely because they are unfathomable that they are the most formidable opponents.

Like a river, how dare you wade across it without first exploring its depths?

So he dismounted, one hand instinctively gripping the hilt of his sword, a gentle smile spreading across his face: "Why do you think I'm the Embroidered Bandit?"

"Aren't you?"

"Of course not!"

"Then you should know that the Snake King is dead?"

Upon hearing this, Jin Jiuling's smile froze on his face.

Gu Yu smiled: "Everyone thinks you're the world's number one detective, but the Snake King knows your true nature. Am I right?"

"Perhaps..."

Jin Jiuling said three words.

No one expected that he would suddenly turn around and leap, his sword flashing like lightning, instantly killing several guards riding on horseback.

Gu Yu laughed, "Out of embarrassment and anger, resorting to murder to silence witnesses—what a clever tactic!"

Jin Jiuling replied, "You're wrong. I'm not silencing them. They wouldn't live past today anyway; I'm just giving them a quick death ahead of time."

"Hahaha, you, Jin Jiuling, are probably the first person in history to describe murder and cover-up in such a refined and elegant way."

At this moment, Jin Jiuling slowly drew his sword and sneered, "It seems you are very confident in killing me. Unfortunately, your thoughts are the same as most people in the martial arts world."

"Oh?"

"Many people in the martial arts world look down on those in government positions, always thinking they're just brutes. Today, I'll open your eyes, and then you can die without regrets."

Gu Yu couldn't help but ask, "Are you really that confident?"

Jin Jiuling smiled: "You have the same confidence, otherwise, how dare you block the road alone?"

Gu Yu nodded: "That makes sense. Just for that, I'll give you three moves."

Jin Jiuling: "..."

Is this kid just a fearless newborn calf, or is he really hiding his true abilities?

Fortunately, this battle is not for fame, so there's no need to be modest; it's best to strike first!

"Take this!"

In fact, Jin Jiuling had already drawn his sword when he uttered the words "Take this!"

As someone once said, "I'll count to three before I start, but I skip one and two and start right away, and I start the fight as soon as I count to three."

However, this sword strike was not fast, and it didn't seem to have much power.

Gu Yu simply moved aside by one step, thus avoiding the first sword strike.

However, the second sword came immediately, as fast as a shooting star.

Moreover, the angle is quite tricky.

Generally speaking, a swordsman tends to stab the upper body, such as vital areas like the throat, chest, abdomen, and waist.

However, Jin Jiuling's sword was aimed at Gu Yu's knee.

Of course, if this sword strikes, the opponent will lose a leg, which is considered a vital point.

His sword was fast, but Gu Yu was even faster, dodging another step to the left.

Jin Jiuling seemed to have anticipated this, and before he could finish his move, he suddenly changed his strategy, slashing his sword diagonally upwards, precisely where Gu Yu was dodging.

Logically speaking, this was almost a sure-kill strike.

Because he had anticipated the direction of his opponent's dodge with this sword strike, it was as if he had dug a pit in advance, and the opponent just happened to jump into the pit.

Unfortunately, Gu Yu had anticipated his prediction.

He appeared to dodge to the left, but his body suddenly leaped into the air, causing Jin Jiuling's sword to miss its mark and pass right under his feet.

Having missed all three moves, Jin Jiuling made a quick decision and retreated several feet, his expression growing increasingly solemn.

He finally understood that his opponent was not a fearless newborn calf; his exceptional skills alone were enough to dominate the martial arts world.

Gu Yu glanced at Jin Jiuling and laughed, "Three moves have passed, you'd better be careful now."

Jin Jiuling frowned and couldn't help but ask, "Why don't you draw your sword? Do you intend to fight me empty-handed?"

"To deal with you, bare hands are enough."

These words severely damaged Jin Jiuling's self-esteem, causing his face to flush red and veins to bulge on his forehead.

However, he quickly calmed down, only a strong murderous intent flashing in his eyes.

"Kid, you'll pay the price for your arrogance!"

Jin Jiuling slowly raised his sword.

At this moment, his entire demeanor suddenly changed. He held the sword in his hand without moving, yet a faint humming sound rang out, and the tip of the sword emitted a faint sword light.

A fallen leaf drifted by.

About a foot away from Jin Jiuling's head, it suddenly trembled and then broke into countless tiny fragments that scattered in all directions.

This is the power of sword energy.

This is Jin Jiuling's true strength.

"call!"

Jin Jiuling thrust out his sword, and his figure was almost invisible. Only a sword light could be seen, as dazzling as a meteor and as swift as an arrow.

In the blink of an eye, it was already close to Gu Yu's chest.

If Lu Xiaofeng were here, he would be astonished. Because this sword strike was strikingly similar to the one Ye Gucheng had used to stab him, namely "Flying Immortal from Beyond the Heavens".

In fact, this sword strike was indeed Jin Jiuling's imitation of "Flying Immortal from Beyond the Heavens".

Of course, that's not entirely true.

He incorporated his understanding of sword intent into this move, and was confident that apart from a very few top masters, probably no one in the world could withstand his sword strike.

He would never use this move lightly unless it was a life-or-death situation.

Just as Jin Jiuling was full of confidence, he suddenly widened his eyes, looking as if he had seen a ghost.

Because Gu Yu actually managed to pinch his sword between two fingers.

"You...how do you know the Spirit Finger Technique?"

If he had heard it from someone else, Jin Jiuling would never have believed it. But this was something he had experienced firsthand, so he was shocked like never before.

Gu Yu laughed and said, "It's a free gift with VIP membership. Do you want to spend some money and become a member?"

Jin Jiuling couldn't understand these words at all, and it was precisely because he couldn't understand them that he fell into deep thought.

Just then, Lu Xiaofeng, Xue Bing, and Hua Manlou rode by and witnessed the scene.

However, they only saw the result, but not Jin Jiuling's sword strike, or the moment when Gu Yu reached out and caught the blade.

However, Xue Bing was still very surprised and couldn't help but ask Lu Xiaofeng, "He actually caught Jin Jiuling's sword with his fingers, how is that the same as your 'Lingxi Finger'?"

Lu Xiaofeng laughed and said, "I'm not the only one in the world who can catch a sword with my fingers."

Hua Manlou sighed with some regret: "It's a pity I won't be able to see this wonderful scene."

Upon seeing Lu Xiaofeng and his two companions arrive, Jin Jiuling knew that the situation was hopeless. He raised his left hand and fired a poisoned dart into Gu Yu's chest.

At such a close distance, there should have been absolutely no chance of anything going wrong.

But just as the hidden arrow was launched, Gu Yu shifted his body and gently pulled with his fingers holding the sword tip, causing Jin Jiuling to uncontrollably take a step forward.

Gu Yu moved with lightning speed, striking him three times in quick succession.

"Pfft~"

Jin Jiuling coughed up a mouthful of blood on the spot, staggered a few steps, and then collapsed to the ground.

Lu Xiaofeng was startled and cried out urgently, "Brother Gu, don't kill him yet!"

Gu Yu laughed and said, "Don't worry, he won't die. I just destroyed his dantian and crippled his martial arts."

But for someone like Jin Jiuling, crippling his martial arts skills was even more painful than killing him.

Moreover, having served as a constable for so many years, he must have made countless enemies. Once the news gets out, the consequences are predictable.

"Pfft~"

Jin Jiuling coughed up another mouthful of blood, his face completely drained of color, looking like a dead man.

Lu Xiaofeng sighed, squatted down next to Jin Jiuling, and said, "I always considered you a friend. I never expected that you would betray me and even try to harm the woman I love."

Upon hearing this, Xue Bing blushed, a rare occurrence for her, but her heart was filled with sweetness.

Why couldn't this guy just confess his feelings directly? Why did he have to express them in such a roundabout way?

Jin Jiuling coughed a few times, a strange smile appearing on his face: "Lu Xiaofeng, do you really think I'm the Embroidered Flower Thief?"

Lu Xiaofeng was taken aback: "You're not?"

"Cough cough cough..."

Jin Jiuling coughed up blood a few more times.

Then, panting heavily, he said, "If I told you that I also want to find the Embroidered Thief, would you believe me?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Yu frowned.

Could this guy really not be the Embroidery Thief?

If it wasn't him, then who was it?