Chapter 64

Update time: April 29, 2013

Xiaoming stood at the classroom door, took a deep breath, and firmly gripped the secret letter from his mother.

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Standing with his hands on his chest and his head slightly lowered, Yun Mo respectfully greeted, "I am Wen Junlai, the captain of the Purple Leaf City Guard! Who are you?" he asked in a deep voice.

The person questioning Yun Mo was tall and imposing, standing well over two meters. His arms were as thick as Wen Junlai's thighs. Just by his build, it was clear he was a master of external martial arts!

Upon hearing the purple-haired young man introduce himself, he couldn't help but sneer, "So you're Captain Wen, indeed impressive, daring to harm a Red-Eyed Heavenly Horse. I think you're looking for death! Since you asked, I'll tell you, I am Wen Peng, the captain of the Purple Mist City Guard. You've committed a grave offense, so why don't you surrender and await the judgment of my young mistress?"

Yun Mo's eyes turned cold, and a fierce light suddenly flashed in them.

"Who the hell are you calling '老子' (old man)? If you keep spouting nonsense, I'll crush your balls!" Yun Mo unexpectedly burst into a furious tirade, shocking everyone around!

"Damn, that's fierce! This Captain Wen is a real man!" All the guards, whether friend or foe, cheered in their hearts! The women were even more impressed, their eyes sparkling as they took a closer look. Not only was this young man handsome, but his face exuded a fierce aura, making all the girls' eyes twinkle with stars!

Since ancient times, beauties have loved heroes, especially those who bravely confront enemies. In no time, Wen Junlai's name was etched in everyone's memory.

"Hero? I'd rather be a coward!" Yun Mo roared in his heart.

"How did I end up here? Didn't I prepare myself to avoid these rich brats? Why did I rush out to save a girl from being kicked by a Red-Eyed Heavenly Horse? That's a Red-Eyed Heavenly Horse, each one worth a fortune! Even if I sold myself, I couldn't afford half of one!

Damn, is being a hero so easy? If I get caught, forget about the rest, the Red-Eyed Heavenly Horse I just kicked is probably crippled or dead! If they demand compensation, I'm in deep trouble. I mustn't be caught; I need to find a chance to escape. Once I'm in a safe place, I'll transform immediately. Let this deadbeat Wen Junlai take the fall!

Damn, how do I escape?" Yun Mo was so frustrated that he wanted to curse!

While he thought this, his face remained heroic. It must be said that Yun Mo had excellent mental fortitude; no one could see how regretful he was inside!

However, Yun Mo was also clear that if the situation happened again, he would probably still act. "Sigh, machismo is the root of all evil. I just can't stand seeing innocent people harmed. This is the result of listening to great men and learning from certain role models in my past life!" Yun Mo felt so frustrated that he wanted to shout to the world: "This was a fluke, it has nothing to do with me!"

Unfortunately, Yun Mo couldn't bring himself to do such a shameless thing! So, he decided to tough it out and find a chance to escape. That was his plan.

"Let me tell you, this is Purple Leaf City! As the captain of the guard, it's my duty to protect the city's residents from harm. What's so special about a Red-Eyed Heavenly Horse? If it dares to kick a city resident, it must be prepared to pay with its life!" Since Yun Mo had made up his mind, he wasn't about to back down, especially with the guards surrounding him. As a top university graduate, he wasn't afraid to debate with these rough warriors. A few righteous words stirred the crowd's anger!

Good! The Purple Leaf City residents, moved by Yun Mo's words of standing up for the people, were boiling with righteous indignation. Their cheers drowned out the furious shouts of the Purple Mist City captain!

Yun Mo smiled, "I need to make this a big deal, to rally all the Purple Leaf City guards and warriors on this street. Then I'll have a chance to escape!"

Sure enough, hearing Yun Mo's words, the guards on the street, who had been silent, all turned red with anger!

That's right, this is Purple Leaf City. You're nobles, but my lord never cares about nobles. If you want to show off your noble airs here, you've come to the wrong place!

Warriors are passionate, so they immediately surrounded the 200 guards surrounding Yun Mo!

"Captain Wen is right. This is Purple Leaf City. By allowing the Red-Eyed Heavenly Horses to harm people, you're showing disrespect to Purple Leaf City!" someone shouted.

"Right! If you want to arrest Captain Wen, you'd better ask the brothers if they agree!"

The crowd was riled up, and some hotheads even drew their weapons. The situation was getting out of control!

"You...?" Wen Peng, seeing the thousands of guards surrounding them, remembered the strength of Purple Leaf City. But now, with the situation so tense, if he backed down, the Purple Mist City Guard would lose face!

"Captain, the Red-Eyed Heavenly Horse is crippled!" A mournful cry, like the wailing of a night owl, startled everyone. They turned to see a man in his fifties, dressed as a groom, hugging the unconscious Red-Eyed Heavenly Horse, sobbing bitterly. His grief was as deep as if he had lost a family member!

He was Old Li, the dedicated groom of the Purple Mist City Lord's residence. When Yun Mo hit the Red-Eyed Heavenly Horse, Old Li was thrown under the carriage. Fortunately, he only broke a rib. When he was pulled out by the guards, he saw the Red-Eyed Heavenly Horse's condition and was immediately enraged. Upon confirming that the horse's spine was broken, even if it survived, it would be permanently crippled and unable to serve the Purple Mist City Lord. This old man, who had no cultivation but was a long-time servant, exploded with anger!

"Son of a bitch, why don't you die! He gritted his teeth and pointed at Yun Mo, who looked like a loyal and brave hero.

"What a beautiful and gentle Red-Eyed Heavenly Horse. Do you know that the empire only has a dozen or so Red-Eyed Heavenly Horses each year? Do you know how much food and resources the residence spends on caring for this horse? How could you harm such a horse that understands human emotions? Do you have any humanity?"

His words were filled with righteous indignation, making Yun Mo seem like a heinous criminal.

"Old dog, shut up!" Yun Mo was furious.

"It's just an animal, not your father. Why are you mourning like this? If anyone dares to cause trouble in Purple Leaf City and harm our residents, I'll make them unable to take care of themselves! If you're not satisfied, you can report me to the city lord!"

Yun Mo said this, looking disdainfully at the Purple Mist City guards, who were clenching their fists. He shamelessly threatened them, "Don't blame me for not warning you. I am the captain of the Purple Leaf City Guard. Even if I'm wrong, it's up to the city's chief guard and the city lord to decide my fate."