Chapter 90

As a master of making up stories, Alpha quickly fabricated the lie he was about to tell—

In fact, Alpha was not only the best at making up stories but also capable of elevating and innovating while doing so. Indeed, the kung fu kid even thought of a perfect plan that would make Fei Bin hesitant to kill Qu Feiyan while also preventing Qu Feiyan from rushing forward to her death...

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On the night of the full moon, the air was calm and peaceful, and no one would have expected that a drama filled with joy and sorrow, as well as the clash of swords, was about to unfold.

Alpha hid behind a large rock, quietly watching Liu Zhengfeng and Qu Yang play their zither and flute in harmony. He seemed very focused, but in reality, Alpha was observing the surroundings:

There was a slight movement in the nearby forest, and Alpha knew that it must be the Great Songyang Hand Fei Bin hiding there. It seemed that this guy had already arrived and was waiting for Liu and Qu to finish their performance and exhaust their internal energy before making his move.

"Damn, he's really devious, and he calls himself a master," Alpha cursed inwardly.

Since Fei Bin was in position, it was time for Alpha to act. Thinking this, Alpha picked up a pebble, raised his hand, and sent it flying with a "whoosh."

"Who's there?"

Liu and Qu were still immersed in their performance and hadn't noticed anything, but Qu Feiyan heard the pebble's whistling sound and shouted, her voice clear and melodious, once again proving that the game designer was a standard loli enthusiast.

Similar to the original story, as soon as she sensed something was wrong, Qu Feiyan drew two short swords and leaped over.

Alpha wondered if this girl was fearless or something; she dared to come over just because she heard a sound. No wonder she was brave enough to face the Great Songyang Hand Fei Bin with weapons in hand.

But upon closer inspection, Qu Feiyan was indeed a sight to behold:

Although she was still a young girl, she already had a graceful demeanor. Her face was exquisitely delicate, and the moonlight cascaded over her smooth skin, casting a divine and ethereal glow. Alpha couldn't help but be stunned.

—She really had a pure and touching charm, like Wen Xiaodao.

Although Qu Feiyan didn't appear many times in "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer," the mischievous little girl left a deep impression on many people. Whether it was her cute behavior when she stuck a turtle to Yu Canghai's back or her cleverness when she saved Yi Lin in the brothel, she was unforgettable.

It seemed that the designer of this mission was one of them. Since there was no other way to showcase her, he simply made this girl under ten years old charming and pitiable.

Her beautiful features aside, her long, flowing black hair, which might have been inspired by "Pantene" or "Vidal Sassoon" ads, was smooth and silky. Alpha felt an urge to grab it and smell its enchanting fragrance from a distance.

—He really couldn't understand how Fei Bin could bring himself to kill her. This guy must have both physical and psychological issues...

As Qu Feiyan approached, Alpha composed himself, thinking that he shouldn't be distracted and that the task was important. If Qu Feiyan were to die, he would be the one crying.

Qu Feiyan was a level 28 ordinary NPC, not very powerful but with over 1000 health points.

Alpha quickly calculated that a little internal energy should not seriously harm Qu Feiyan. He gathered a bit of internal energy in his hand, leaped out, and struck her chest with his finger!!!

Don't misunderstand, it was the [Zhongshan Point]...

This time, the point strike was successful, unlike when he missed Arugo's son. With the [Blood Pointing and Meridian Sealing] skill enhanced, the success rate of the [Point Strike] and [Seal Point] techniques was 55%, and he smoothly triggered the [Seal Point] effect:

[Zhongshan Point:

Triggering the point strike causes a maximum 10-second seal effect, preventing the target from moving or turning, but allowing them to cast spells or attack in place.

The duration depends on the amount of internal energy used]!!!

Although she was the granddaughter of a senior elder of the Sun Moon Cult, Qu Feiyan's martial arts skills were surprisingly weak, which Alpha had not anticipated.

He had thought that this strike might not hit, but with his mediocre skills, a simple [Point Strike] succeeded, showing that Qu Feiyan really hadn't practiced much. It was no wonder that Elder Qu had lost himself in his hobbies and neglected to teach his granddaughter.

Alpha's successful strike allowed him to step back and grab Qu Feiyan by the neck, firmly clamping her throat.

The faint fragrance from the girl's body almost made Alpha want to carry her in a "princess carry." She was so fragrant and captivating... For the sake of the mission designer's affection for Qu Feiyan, Alpha couldn't let Fei Bin kill her!

(Long live the loli enthusiasts!!!)

The first step was complete. Next was the performance, the first part of Alpha's lie:

"I'm here to save you. Fei Bin is in the forest opposite. Cooperate with me!!!"

Alpha briefly whispered this in Qu Feiyan's ear. This part wasn't a lie; the lie would be told to Fei Bin later.

In fact, those familiar with the original story knew that Qu Feiyan's greatest feature wasn't her beauty or fragrance—those were the specialties of the Fragrant Princess. Qu Feiyan's greatest feature was her intelligence.

Given her mischievous nature, Qu Feiyan naturally understood what Alpha meant by his words.

—Although she still didn't know why Alpha had ambushed her and struck her point, Qu Feiyan knew that being caught by this person was better than being caught by the vicious Shaolin scum.

"Liu Shifu, Elder Qu, shouldn't you stop your performance now? Weapons are dangerous, and my fingers might not be accurate either,"

Alpha said, stepping out of the shadows with Qu Feiyan in his grip. The two fingers clamping Qu Feiyan's neck glowed with golden internal energy. Liu Zhengfeng and Qu Yang, both experts, knew that Alpha had infused his fingers with internal energy and could kill Qu Feiyan at any moment.

The sudden change made it impossible for the two elders to continue their performance.

The "Smiling, Proud Wanderer" melody abruptly stopped, and the two experts, whose internal energy was almost depleted, looked in surprise at the young man with short hair and a long robe, dressed similarly to the foreigners from the capital.

"Who are you?"

Hearing Alpha call him "Liu Shifu," Liu Zhengfeng was puzzled. This young man, dressed like a foreigner, couldn't possibly be from the Five Great Mountains Sword School, and he couldn't recall any of his fellow disciples having a foreign apprentice.

"I am Lin Pingzhi, a new disciple of Huashan,"

Alpha boldly claimed...

"Lin Pingzhi..."

Liu Zhengfeng pondered, unable to recall who "Lin Pingzhi" was. Qu Yang, however, stood up, his right hand behind his back, and said calmly:

"Are you the young master of the Fuwei Escort Agency? Our cult has never had any conflict with the Fuwei Escort Agency, and the destruction of the Fuwei family has nothing to do with us. What grudge do you have with me, and why are you kidnapping Feiyan?"

"Indeed, it's me. Ha ha, Elder Qu, are you still pretending to be ignorant?"

"Lin Pingzhi" laughed, and Qu Yang was taken aback. What was going on? Why was he pretending to be ignorant? Before Qu Yang could ask, Alpha quickly continued:

"On that day, the Qingcheng Sect killed over a hundred members of my family. Did my father entrust a treasure to you, Elder Qu?"

A lie, a top-notch lie. This was the purpose of Alpha impersonating Lin Pingzhi. Without explicitly saying it, "a treasure" was enough to make Fei Bin, hiding in the forest, drool. Fei Bin knew very well what "a treasure" from the Lin family could be:

If there was one treasure in "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer" that all martial artists coveted, it was undoubtedly the

—[Evil-Repelling Sword Manual] of the Fuwei Escort Agency!!!

For this sword manual, countless people had suffered and lost their families:

Yu Canghai of the Qingcheng Sect lost his son and his life for the [Evil-Repelling Sword Manual];

Zuo Lengshan lost his eyes;

The Northern Camel lost his reputation as a murderer and was eventually killed;

Even Yip Wai, who benefited the most from the [Evil-Repelling Sword Manual], lost his testicles and was ultimately betrayed by his wife and children, and killed by a nun he had no connection with;

As for the group of Shaolin experts who were blinded by Linghu Chong, they were just extras in the tragedy surrounding the [Evil-Repelling Sword Manual]...

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However, no matter what, the story of the 72 moves of the Evil-Repelling Sword Technique, which had been undefeated for decades, was a well-known tale. Lin Zhenan's lack of ambition was conveniently ignored, and everyone focused on the [Evil-Repelling Sword Manual], striving for it.

In short, in "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer," nothing was more sought after than the [Evil-Repelling Sword Manual], except perhaps the complete [Manual of the Sunflower] on Blackwood Cliff.

Qu Yang didn't understand why this "young master of the Lin family" was accusing him of taking the [Evil-Repelling Sword Manual].

When the Fuwei Escort Agency was destroyed, he was traveling with Feiyan in Hengshan and wasn't in Fuzhou. He didn't know where this young man got the information that he had the [Evil-Repelling Sword Manual].

However, as an elder of the Sun Moon Cult, Qu Yang was not rash or impulsive. He carefully considered the meaning behind the young man's strange words.

Seeing Qu Yang's reaction, Alpha couldn't help but admire him. The leaders of the Sun Moon Cult were indeed worthy of their reputation. Despite his indulgence in hobbies, Elder Qu's mind was still sharp.

After saying this, Alpha glanced at the forest where Fei Bin had been hiding. Sure enough, the branches began to move in his direction.

"Success,"

Alpha was secretly pleased. While Qu Yang was frowning and pondering the meaning of his words, Alpha quietly leaned close to Qu Feiyan's ear and whispered...

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