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The four soldiers jolted awake as cold water streamed down their faces, breaking through the fog of unconsciousness. Their eyes snapped open wide with shock, and they immediately tried to thrash against the thick ropes binding their wrists and ankles. But the knots were tight and secure—even the smallest shift of their bodies was nearly impossible. Slowly, their gazes fell to the corner of the courtyard where their comrade lay covered by canvas, and fear washed over them like a wave. They hung their heads low, trembling at the thought of sharing the same fate.Fang An and Sun Zu stood over them, their expressions hard as stone. Their eyes were sharp and intense, cutting through the morning air as if they could peel away every layer of deception. Under that piercing stare, the soldiers shook even more violently—their teeth chattered slightly, and beads of sweat rolled down their foreheads, making their clothes cling to their skin."Strange," Fang An said, his voice low and steady. "As
Greedy Soldier
The oil lamp in the corner of the room flickered weakly, casting dancing shadows across the wooden walls as A Long and Sun Zu lay fast asleep in their cots. Their breathing was deep and steady, so neither of them noticed the faint creak of the door hinges or the soft scrape of boots against the straw-covered floor as someone slipped inside.Two figures moved through the dimness, their dark cloaks blending into the shadows. They paused near the entrance, eyes adjusting to the low light as they scanned the room. When their gazes finally settled on Fang An, who lay on the farthest bed with his arms folded behind his head, they exchanged a quick, almost imperceptible nod—silently confirming he was their target.One intruder, taller and broader than his companion, began to creep forward. Every muscle in his body was taut with caution; he’d trained for years to move without making a sound, his steps light enough that even dry leaves underfoot would have stayed quiet. To an ordinary traveler
Uninvited Guests
“If I’m the one paying, is that not allowed?” Fang An retorted, his voice steady and clear as he stepped forward to stand beside the innkeeper. His eyes met the soldiers’ gaze without flinching, and though he wore simple traveling clothes that looked worn from the journey, there was an air of authority about him that made the burly men pause for a moment.The innkeeper was startled by the offer, his eyes widening in shock. He quickly reached out to grab Fang An’s arm, trying to stop him from getting involved. “Don’t, Sir. Please—you’ve already done enough by staying here. Just let them tear this inn down. I can’t bear the situation in this province anymore—it’s been getting quieter by the day, and I don’t have the strength to fight this anymore.” His voice was heavy with exhaustion and despair, the weight of months of harassment finally taking its toll.Fang An smiled gently at the innkeeper, placing a reassuring hand on his shoulder. “I understand the situation, Uncle. I’ve seen how
Extortion
Sidharta deliberately did not take the two of them straight to the provincial palace, choosing instead to find a place to stay for the night where they could observe the local people’s daily lives without drawing attention. After inquiring with a passerby, he led Fang An and A Long to a modest inn called The Traveler’s Rest, its wooden sign creaking gently in the evening breeze. The inn was clean and well-kept, with a small courtyard where they could stable their horses and a common room filled with the warm glow of oil lamps.Inside their shared room, the three of them took a short rest, easing the stiffness in their muscles after the long journey on horseback. The day had been hot and dusty, and the rough roads of Luman Province had left them weary. Fang An stretched his arms overhead, feeling the tension in his shoulders release, while A Long poured himself a cup of cool water from the jug on the table. Sidharta sat by the window, gazing out at the bustling street below as he massa
The Skull-Headed Figure
Fang An gave a wry smile, shaking his head slightly as he realized his carefully laid plan to bury his foe alive beneath the collapsing hill had failed. The skull-headed figure had emerged from the cave faster than he had anticipated, cutting off his chance to strike at the hill’s foundation.“I just didn’t want to get buried in there myself,” he called out calmly, his voice carrying clearly across the grassy hilltop as dark clouds began to gather overhead. “But if you want to be buried in it, I’ll gladly make that happen for you! Don’t think I’m holding back anymore.”“Damn you! I’ll kill you for this insult!” the black-robed figure snarled, his red eyes blazing with unbridled fury. He launched himself forward in a blur of movement, the sharp tip of his staff aimed at Fang An’s chest in a precise and vicious attack. But once again, the results disappointed him—Fang An shifted aside with effortless grace, his body moving just enough to let the staff pass by harmlessly.“Damn it, he ca
Dark Poison Wave
Fang An gave a wry smile as he recognized the familiar dark energy gathering around his opponent’s staff—he had already guessed that the skull-headed figure’s next technique would surely be laced with lethal poison. The way the black smoke coiled and writhed around the weapon was a telltale sign of the forbidden art he had read about in ancient scrolls: the Dark Poison Wave, a move said to dissolve flesh and bone on contact.The figure suddenly tensed, then launched himself high into the air, his form seeming to stretch against the cavern’s ceiling as he raised the staff above his head. With a guttural roar that echoed like thunder through the stone halls, he slashed downward toward Fang An."Dark Poison Wave!"A thick, billowing cloud of inky black smoke surged forward in a massive arc, rolling across the chamber floor like a living tide as it raced toward Fang An. The fumes carried a sickeningly sweet scent, and where they touched the stone, the surface bubbled and turned dark green
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