Chapter 99

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Four or five skilled Heaven and Earth Society members rushed forward with knives and swords...

Lin Sha waved to signal his personal guards to stand guard outside, then drew the short spear from behind his saddle, dismounted, and engaged the Heaven and Earth Society members in battle.

The spear moved like a dragon, easily toppling a large saber. The spear body bent like a crescent moon, acting like a short whip to knock a long sword away. The spear tip transformed into a flurry of cold light, like pear blossoms blooming, and the sound of clashing weapons never ceased. The other weapons, unable to withstand the repeated strikes, flew out of their owners' hands as their palms split open.

Swinging the spear in a wide arc, a series of muffled groans followed, and there was no one standing in front of him!

"You should just stay put and not force me to use lethal force!"

Lin Sha's cold gaze swept over the Heaven and Earth Society members who were rolling on the ground, moaning and preparing to fight to the death. Without looking back, he walked towards the small temple, knowing his loyal guards would keep an eye on the Heaven and Earth Society members.

Clearly, the fight outside did not attract the attention of those inside the small temple. Lin Sha did not encounter anyone blocking his path as he made his way in.

Reaching the front of the small temple, he saw the signboard with the three large characters 'San Sheng Temple'!

Entering the temple, he saw that everything was spotlessly clean. In the courtyard, there were a few tea flowers and a wisteria tree. In the center of the hall, a white-robed Guanyin was enshrined, with a face of extraordinary beauty, dignified and graceful.

Before Lin Sha could make any further moves, he heard a faint commotion from outside.

He was startled and, without searching for Wei Xiaobao who had gone deeper into the temple, he dashed out and ran back along the path he had come.

Huh?

From a distance, he saw several more figures among his guards, all wearing Yunnan army uniforms!

"Prince??"

As he got closer, he saw Wu Sangui standing in the nearby woods.

"What are you doing here?"

Wu Sangui's old eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, and his gaze was full of inquiry as he looked at Lin Sha.

"There are indeed many skilled martial artists around Envoy Wei. I wanted to find an opportunity to privately spar with them..." Lin Sha was completely unafraid, his face calm, and he did not hide his 'intention'.

"Hmph, this time I'll let it slide, but don't be so reckless in the future!"

Lin Sha's reputation as a martial arts enthusiast and his straightforward approach made Wu Sangui believe him to a large extent. His expression softened as he warned him.

Lin Sha could only nod in agreement and was then temporarily assigned the task of outer perimeter guard. He watched helplessly as Wu Sangui and a large group of guards secretly surrounded San Sheng Temple.

Given his character, he naturally wouldn't stay at the perimeter. After pretending for a while, he stealthily moved closer to San Sheng Temple, just in time to witness a dramatic scene!

He heard a loud voice from inside the temple: "To recognize a bandit as a father, how can this be!"

A man's voice in a nunnery?

Lin Sha's mind immediately filled with lewd thoughts about licentious monks and nuns. Unable to resist, he silently signaled to the Yunnan army guards and climbed over the wall of the side courtyard, heading towards the source of the voice.

His body moved like a swift leopard, and he silently reached a small room near the eastern wing of the temple. He quickly hid in a small, inconspicuous corner and peered through the gap in the door.

There were three people in the room. One was naturally Wei Xiaobao, the Envoy. The other was a woman in her forties wearing a light yellow Taoist robe, with a face that was beautifully drawn and indescribably graceful. Even in the modern world, where he had seen countless beautiful women, he was momentarily stunned by her.

The last person was a tall old monk, holding a thick iron staff, which he planted firmly on the ground, the iron rings clanging. The old monk had a square face with a long beard, his eyes sharp and piercing, exuding an overwhelming aura. Just standing there, he seemed like a small mountain, his posture straight and imposing, like a tiger or a lion, his presence intimidating.

Damn, this old monk has such a powerful aura!

Lin Sha was secretly alarmed. With his three lifetimes of experience and keen eye, he could tell that the fierce-looking old monk was no ordinary person, but someone who had held significant power!

At that moment, the Taoist woman and the old monk were together, looking like a pair of star-crossed lovers, which made him marvel and think there must be some romantic tension!

Just then, he heard the sound of boots and a man's laughter: "An old friend has come to Kunming, and I, the Prince, am greatly honored!" It was Wu Sangui's voice.

Lin Sha continued to watch, his right hand gripping the short spear, sensing that a major battle might be about to break out.

Wei Xiaobao and Chen Yuanyuan's faces immediately changed. The old monk, however, seemed oblivious, his eyes suddenly glowing with intense light, his aura rising to an almost unbearable level.

Suddenly, white light flashed, and a hissing sound was heard. Two long swords sliced through the door curtain, revealing Wu Sangui standing at the door, smiling.

Then, a loud crash echoed as mud and wood chips flew everywhere. The walls and windows were simultaneously broken by large iron hammers, and several guards appeared in each hole, some with bows and arrows, others with long spears, all pointing at the room. It was clear that if Wu Sangui gave the order, the three people inside would be pierced by arrows and spears, turning into human pincushions in an instant.

Lin Sha watched this live drama with great interest. After listening for a while, he realized that the Taoist woman was none other than the famous Chen Yuanyuan, the beauty for whom Wu Sangui had 'risen in anger for a beauty'!

As for the imposing old monk, no introduction was needed. Even though Lin Sha hadn't paid much attention to the TV series of "The Deer and the Cauldron" when he watched it, he knew that Chen Yuanyuan had a monk lover, who was none other than the rebel king Li Zicheng, who had brought down the Ming Dynasty!

Just as Wu Sangui was feeling smug, thinking he had the upper hand and was chatting with Wei Xiaobao, a sudden change occurred...

Suddenly, a white figure leaped from the roof, diving towards Wu Sangui's head.

Wu Sangui roared in anger, and four of his guards thrust their swords at the white figure. The figure flicked his sleeves, sending a powerful gust of wind that knocked the guards back, then struck Wu Sangui with a palm.

Wu Sangui lost his footing and fell into the room. The figure followed, leaping in and slashing Wu Sangui's shoulder with his palm. Wu Sangui grunted and fell to the ground.

The figure pressed his palm on Wu Sangui's crown and shouted at the surrounding guards, "Shoot!"

This sudden change stunned the guards. Seeing their prince in the enemy's hands, no one dared to move.

Boom!

Lin Sha sprang up, punching a hole in one of the small walls of the wooden room. Amid the flying wood chips, he slowly entered the room, his tiger-like eyes fixed on the one-armed nun holding Wu Sangui. He smiled and said, "I am Lin Sha, a fourth-rank colonel in the Yunnan army. I have long admired the great name of the one-armed nun, Master Jiunan. I hope you will not hesitate to teach me!"

Suddenly, everyone in the room turned their gaze towards him.

"It's you!"

"Lin Sha, save me, Your Highness!"

"You have a lot of nerve, young man!"

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