Mortal Mirror

Bang!

Countless ice blades struck the tortoise shell, creating a series of thuds, but the shell was so tough that the blades didn't even leave a scratch.

Just then, Li Ergou's voice rang out, "How dare you! Attempting to kill someone in broad daylight! Do you not take us constables seriously? Do you not take the laws of Great Xia seriously? I think Yu City needs a crackdown! You guys are too brazen!"

Li Ergou and his men strode out, causing many to marvel at Li Ergou's courage.

The one who had attacked earlier flashed a murderous look in his eyes and said, "How dare you! We are people of Master Ma! Are you tired of living, daring to interfere in our business?"

Mentioning Ma Wendong would have been fine, but hearing the words 'Master Ma' ignited Li Ergou's anger.

He said with great annoyance, "So it's Ma Wendong, that bastard!"

He looked at the woman inside the coffin shop and immediately understood, "So that guy hasn't changed, still trying to forcibly take a woman!"

That person was slightly stunned, thinking he had misheard. He said in disbelief, "What did you just say? Do you know who Master Ma is?"

Li Ergou sneered, "Who is he? Isn't he just Ma Wendong? What, are you trying to scare me? Do you think I'm easily frightened? Today, you people dare to forcibly take a woman in the street, a heinous crime! Come on, take them all down! Interrogate them thoroughly and ask them what other evil deeds they have committed!"

Li Ergou's subordinates were dumbfounded, not expecting Li Ergou to be so bold. These were Master Ma's people!

Ma Han whispered, "Sir, this isn't good, is it? Master Ma, we can't afford to offend him!"

The others nodded in agreement, looking worried.

Li Ergou said nonchalantly, "Afraid of what? I'll take responsibility if anything happens! If you want to follow me, how can you be so timid? I'm telling you now, anyone who doesn't dare to act, get out of here tomorrow!"

Li Ergou was truly fearless at this moment. Why? Because he had confidence! So what if it's Master Ma? He had the Candle Dragon Sect behind him! He wasn't afraid of you! The last incident had just passed, and he had been wanting to seek revenge on Ma Wendong. He didn't expect him to come looking for trouble himself.

If he didn't seize this opportunity, what was he waiting for? He didn't believe Ma Wendong would dare to touch him. He was determined to take him down today.

Before anyone could respond, he leaped forward. Ma Han and the others realized that if they didn't act this time, they would be marginalized and ostracized by Li Ergou. How else would they survive under him?

With that thought, they felt bitter. Why did they follow such a reckless person? There was no choice. Either way, they would die. They might as well die peacefully.

They drew their sabers and charged forward.

Li Ergou, wielding his Wild Goose Wing Saber, charged into the crowd. Anyone who dared to attack was cut down, regardless of who they were. These people were no match for Li Ergou. In a short while, many were cut down by Li Ergou.

Ma Han and the others also charged up. With their help, the thugs were routed, screaming and rolling on the ground.

The man in the fancy clothes was furious. Unexpectedly, he was also a Foundation Establishment cultivator, a符修. He kept casting talismans, but Li Ergou remained unafraid with his Xuan Turtle Armor.

Then, he released the Fish Scale Sword, which shot towards the man. Although the man was powerful, he was no match for Li Ergou. The Fish Scale Sword struck him several times, knocking him to the ground.

In a short while, over twenty people were lying on the ground, groaning and screaming.

Li Ergou snorted coldly, "A bunch of trash! Take them all back to the county yamen! I'll interrogate them myself!"

Ma Han and the others dared not disobey Li Ergou's orders. They immediately took out shackles, locked everyone up, strung them together, and escorted them back to the yamen.

Seeing this, the surrounding crowd cheered for Li Ergou.

The man in the fancy clothes shouted, "Li Ergou, if you dare to take me back today, I'll make you kneel and send me out!"

Li Ergou took off a smelly shoe from someone's foot and stuffed it into his mouth. The man's eyes widened in disbelief, but before he could do anything, Li Ergou chopped him on the neck, knocking him unconscious.

Li Ergou snorted, "That's for being so talkative!"

Li Ergou came to the tortoise shell, waved his hand, and the tortoise shell began to shrink, then he put it in his arms.

When the old man saw Li Ergou's action, he was extremely grateful and said, "This official, I can't repay your great kindness. I imagine you've offended the Master Ma for us common people, and you'll certainly suffer for it."

Li Ergou said nonchalantly, "It's okay, it's our duty. Even a prince is punished the same as a commoner if he breaks the law. A mere Master Ma can't turn the world upside down."

Upon hearing this, everyone applauded and cheered for Li Ergou.

The old man said gratefully, "Even so, my granddaughter and I can't stay in Yu City any longer. This coffin was passed down from our ancestors. Legend has it that our ancestors were disciples of the Burial Sect. I see that you are a cultivator, so this thing is useless to me.

The Burial Sect only passes down to men, not women, and I only have this one granddaughter, so I might as well leave it to you."

This wouldn't do. Li Ergou would never take someone else's things, especially something passed down from their ancestors. Besides, this coffin looked like a treasure, but it was still a coffin. What would he do with it? Put himself in it? That would be too unlucky.

Seeing him politely refuse, the old man sighed and said, "Alas, to be honest, I'm reluctant to part with something passed down from my ancestors, but as you can see, I'm just a mortal. Now that this item has appeared, it will attract covetous eyes.

Once I leave Yu City, it will be snatched away by a powerful person, and my life might be in danger. If that's the case, it would be a pity to leave it here.

My ancestor said that this coffin is not ordinary and told us to guard it well, but I've studied it all my life and haven't found out what it's for, except that after being placed for a period of time, it will contain a powerful energy, but there's nothing special about it.

However, I think it's probably because I'm not a cultivator. Today, you have done us a great service, so please accept it, so that I can feel better."

Looking at the old man's expectant eyes, Li Ergou thought that this old man was quite shrewd. What he said made sense. It was the first time he had seen someone begging him to accept a thank-you gift. Although this coffin was a bit unlucky, he couldn't refuse the old man's kindness, could he?

Fine, Li Ergou reluctantly nodded and said, "Okay, since the old man has said so, it would be ungrateful of me not to accept. Thank you."

The old man said happily, "Good, good, good. I don't want this coffin shop anymore. I'll take my granddaughter and leave here immediately. Please take care, sir."

With that, the old man clasped his fists together and bowed to Li Ergou. At that moment, looking at the old man's sad face,

Li Ergou suddenly felt uncomfortable, not for anything else, but because the old man was living a good life, but he was forced away by evil people. He was powerless to do anything about it. This feeling was really uncomfortable, but perhaps the fate of small people was always like this. What could he do? Kill Master Ma? There was also Master Wu. Kill Master Wu? There was also some unknown Master.

Alas, everyone has their own destiny, and may everyone be well. He was just a small constable.

Li Ergou casually took out a small bag and put it in the old man's hand. There were hundreds of taels of silver inside. Although this amount of silver was insignificant to Li Ergou, it was a fortune for the old man.

Li Ergou didn't like to take other people's things for nothing, so it was a little compensation. It wasn't that he was stingy, but giving too much money might not be a good thing, and might even lead to death.

He said, "Take care. This is a little token of my appreciation. With the capital, find a place where no one knows you and live a good life."

The old man's hands trembled a little, and he didn't know what to say to express his gratitude. In the end, he just nodded and said, "I will remember your kindness, sir. If there is an afterlife, I will repay you."

Li Ergou really didn't know what to say, so he just said, "Take care."

The old man's daughter looked at Li Ergou with gratitude and said, "Sir, I have nothing to repay you with, but I will pray for you in my heart, may you be safe and healthy."

Li Ergou watched the grandfather and granddaughter leave, and carried the big coffin away. Why was he carrying the coffin? He was thinking about one thing at the moment.