My Apprentice Is Too Diligent

Chapter 24: Borrowing Your Head!

When Chen Wuji obtained the "Stormy Sword Technique," he had never seen or heard of anyone practicing this high-level sword technique. Thinking that there would be no trouble, he taught it to Nan Jinyu.

After listening to the conversation between Wang Zhongxun and Wang Zhongyi, he learned that someone in White Water County had previously displayed the "Stormy Sword Technique." However, it had been several decades ago.

At that time, the original body was probably just born, or maybe not even born yet.

After so many years, logically speaking, no one should know about the "Stormy Sword Technique." Unexpectedly, the "Old He" mentioned by Wang Zhongyi had personally witnessed the power of the sword technique and remembered it until now.

As a result, when Nan Jinyu displayed it, he immediately recognized it.

This kind of coincidental opportunity, witnessing it at the right moment, left Chen Wuji speechless.

Just like how Xiong Zengtong obtained the "Stormy Sword Technique," Wang Zhongxun and Wang Zhongyi knew about it but didn't try to seize it. There was a hidden secret behind it.

Chen Wuji didn't care, nor did he bother to care.

In fact, if the "Stormy Sword Technique" was exposed, including the destruction of the Xiong Gang, it didn't matter if people knew about it.

At the peak of the Eighth Layer of Body Refining, with two perfect-level light body techniques, Chen Wuji no longer had any fear or apprehension in White Water County.

Even if he faced someone at the Ninth Layer of Body Refining, he might not win, but he wouldn't be afraid to escape.

However!

Xiong Zengtong's other identity, the mysterious unknown force behind the "born with" jade pendant, made Chen Wuji's heart tighten.

...

"Never mind."

Inside the room, Wang Zhongyi sighed, "Originally, I wanted to take this opportunity to obtain the 'Stormy Sword Technique' and also recruit Chen Wuji as a biting dog for our courtyard."

"Unfortunately..."

"Since Chen Wuji thinks highly of himself and rejected the arranged marriage, there's no need to train this dog anymore. Find an opportunity and kill him!"

"Alright!"

Wang Zhongxun clapped his hands and said excitedly, "I said there was no need to make it so complicated. He even took a liking to that little girl. It's her luck, as well as Chen Wuji's luck. Why bother with an arranged marriage and marrying someone?"

"Big brother, you didn't see how arrogant Chen Wuji was when he drove us out."

"Since the one surnamed Chen doesn't cherish this rare opportunity, his 'Hidden Dragon Gate' can end here!"

"Body Refining Seventh Layer, can't even beat Luo Butu?"

"Heh, tonight I'll let Chen Wuji know what fear, helplessness, and regret mean!"

...

Outside the room.

Chen Wuji remained calm on the surface, but deep down, he smiled.

"Indeed, this is the way a prominent family operates."

"Overbearing, high and mighty, unapproachable."

"Without any prior notice, they directly come to arrange a marriage, showing that they value me and give me a chance to be their dog?"

"And they call it 'winning over'?"

"Winning over to be their dog?"

"If I disagree, they'll just kill me!"

Chen Wuji almost burst out laughing.

The Wang family has been established in White Water County for over a hundred years.

As a large family, they have branches and members spread throughout the entire county, with almost every village having someone from the Wang family.

Wang Zhongyi and Wang Zhongxun, as the heads of the family, hold absolute power and are used to giving orders.

If they offer even the slightest benefit to someone, it will attract a group of people fighting for it.

In the eyes of the Wang family, Chen Wuji's Hidden Dragon Gate is nothing more than a nouveau riche.

For Wang Lian to marry Nan Jinyu, in the eyes of Wang Zhongxun and Wang Zhongyi, it is giving Chen Wuji a great deal of face!

After all, no matter how dissolute Wang Lian may be, he is still the legitimate son of the Wang family.

Being able to attract Nan Jinyu is Nan Jinyu's good fortune.

However, Chen Wuji refused.

How could Wang Zhongxun and Wang Zhongyi not be angry?

"Destroy my Hidden Dragon Gate tonight?"

"Haha~"

Chen Wuji took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to kill that surged from the depths of his heart.

...

Time passed quickly.

Disguised as a servant, he worked and obeyed orders.

After a busy day, Chen Wuji met most of the people from the Wang family in the county town.

This included "Old He," who still remembered the "Stormy Sword Technique" to this day.

So, after nightfall,

Chen Wuji silently took care of "Old He," who had exposed the "Stormy Sword Technique," and hid his body in the woodshed.

Immediately after, Wang Zhongxun gathered a team of household guards and assassins and left the Wang family under the cover of darkness.

Chen Wuji silently followed.

...

On the streets after curfew, there was not a soul in sight.

In a small alley, Wang Zhongxun led a group of people, running quickly.

Suddenly--

"Splurt!"

A burst of blood splattered.

The running group, the last two people, had their necks and heads separated, their bodies falling to the ground.

The strange sound was particularly piercing in the silent night.

The advancing group immediately stopped.

Wang Zhongxun turned around, looked back, and shouted, "Who goes there!"

Swish! Swish! Swish!

The answer to him was a ghostly figure, shuttling through the stopped group, brushing past each person.

"Splurt~" "Splurt!" "Splurt~"

Blood splattered like raindrops.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

The group of nearly thirty people, accompanied by muffled sounds, all fell in a pool of blood, without a sound.

Only Wang Zhongxun and the accompanying Body Refining Eighth Layer devotee remained stunned in place, momentarily unable to react.

The smell of blood filled the air, and a chilling killing intent spread.

"Whoosh!"

The Body Refining Eighth Layer devotee suddenly turned around, awakened in an instant, and fled for his life.

Swish!

Whoosh~

The piercing night wind was torn apart, emitting a sharp whistling sound.

Chen Wuji sprinted and caught up with the fleeing devotee.

The short sword in his hand brought a cold light, and the sword energy crisscrossed, overwhelming the opponent.

"I surrender..."

"Shh~ Shh~ Shh!"

Swish! Swish! Swish!

"Splurt~!" "Splurt~!" "Splurt~!"

The sharp sword energy enveloped the entire person, and the mental pressure of the peak of the Body Refining Eighth Layer deterred the target from putting up much resistance, struggling in fear.

The momentum that was finally released was shattered inch by inch, breaking through the defense, allowing the sword energy to cut through the body.

With blood spurting, the sword light disappeared in an instant.

"Splurt~"

With a large burst of hot blood, it flew into the air and splattered on the ground.

A terrified and unwilling head was raised high.

Whoosh!

Before the head hit the ground, Chen Wuji used his Lightning Steps to turn around and rushed towards Wang Zhongxun, who had just regained his senses.

"Ah! Ah! Ah!"

Whoosh~

With a roar, Wang Zhongxun threw a long knife, as if there was an invisible iron wire in his hand, controlling the knife to slash towards Chen Wuji in mid-air.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh~

The long knife fluttered, and the light filled the alley.

Chen Wuji tiptoed and leaped into the air, climbing to a high place.

His whole person was like a wild goose, lightning crossing the sky, landing above Wang Zhongxun's head.

Swish! Swish! Swish~

The continuous sword energy overwhelmed downwards, covering Wang Zhongxun.

"Clang! Clang! Clang!"

Wang Zhongxun quickly retrieved the long knife, defending himself in a sorry state.

While counterattacking, he shouted, "Who are you? Why are you killing me?"

Chen Wuji remained silent, the short sword in his hand never stopping, and the mental pressure once again condensed, intimidating Wang Zhongxun.

Wang Zhongxun's head felt heavy, and his brain became dizzy.

In horror, he bit his tongue, blood filling his mouth, and lowly roared, "If you want to kill me, there must be a reason! I am Wang Zhongxun of the Wang family. My family has countless wealth. Spare me, and I can offer..."

Buzz!

The mental pressure suddenly increased, and his words came to an abrupt end.

Wang Zhongxun, who was resisting in a panic, staggered.

"Splurt~" "Splurt!" "Splurt~"

The sword light bloomed, and Wang Zhongxun's chest, neck, and head were all hit.

Splurt!

With the final strange sound.

Wang Zhongxun's head separated from his neck.

"I don't want money, I just want to borrow your head!"

(End of this chapter)