CHAPTER 946: CHAPTER 944: JIANGHU ORDER

Xue Changzhi hurried over upon hearing the commotion and at a glance saw Lu Hao’s legs rendered useless.

Squatting, fury flooded him: "What’s going on?!"

He looked at Lu Zhongping, then at Lu Hao, clearly realizing neither of them were in any fit state to speak.

So he turned his gaze to Xue Kun: "You tell me!"

"Lu Hao provoked Lu Xiaobu, and then got his legs broken!" Xue Kun shrugged as he spoke.

"Is that what I asked you?! Why did you take him out, and yet you’re unharmed?!"

Xue Changzhi was even angrier, turned and swept a kick, directly sending Xue Kun flying out of the room into the open.

Still not appeased, he followed after Xue Kun!

Then, he clamped a hand over Xue Kun’s mouth, dragging him to one side.

As they walked, he constantly created some false impressions along the way!

It was only when they reached a secluded corner that Xue Changzhi released Xue Kun, frowning as he asked, "Now, tell me! What exactly happened? Explain everything from start to finish, and don’t leave out a single word!"

Seeing his father’s stern expression, Xue Kun dared not retort, and obediently recounted everything in detail.

After hearing the account, Xue Changzhi’s frown deepened: "Is that Lu Xiaobu insane?! Challenging the entire Jianghu?!"

"I also think he’s gone mad!" Xue Kun said helplessly, "But that’s exactly what he did!"

"What exactly does Lu Xiaobu intend to do?!" Xue Changzhi couldn’t fathom it!

He didn’t care about Lu Xiaobu’s life or death, but he cared about his daughter’s!

In his heart, he made a firm decision: if necessary, he would even tie Xue Lin up and bring her back!

He allowed other matters to be handled whimsically, but not this one!

Challenging the entire Jianghu, Lu Xiaobu actually dared to say such things!

Even the Xue Family wouldn’t dare speak such words!

"Alright, go out now! Go to Shimen and keep an eye on your sister; notify me immediately should there be any developments! Don’t hide anything! Understood?!" Xue Changzhi admonished.

"Yes!" Knowing the importance of the matter, Xue Kun quickly nodded and then proceeded to leave.

Xue Changzhi adjusted his clothes and returned to Lu Zhongping: "Brother Lu! I’ve already dealt with that good-for-nothing kid! And I’ve sent someone to get the best bruise wine! Plus, though this matter happened at my Xue Family, feel free to ask for any help, and I will not refuse!"

Hearing Xue Changzhi’s words, Lu Zhongping’s eyes were bloodshot: "Then I won’t hold back! I ask Brother Xue to issue a Jianghu Order for me! After this order is issued, consider both our families settled, and the engagement is also nullified!"

"Brother Lu, what are you saying!" Xue Changzhi hurriedly said: "I already promised, I won’t refuse!"

"No! Brother Xue, I know the value of a Jianghu Order, and today I shamelessly implore you, hoping that Brother Xue will consider the lives of my Lu Family and agree to my request!" Lu Zhongping bowed deeply!

He knew that this matter was no longer something he could resolve by simply seeking out Lu Xiaobu!

Lu Xiaobu had taken Yuling Peak; it was legitimate and lawful, and even if he killed Lu Xiaobu, Yuling Peak would still be assigned to the Lu Family!

So, he had no choice but to utilize official power!

In regular society, there are rich lists; in the Jianghu, there’s the official power, the Jianghu Order!

Unlike the clearly enumerated rich lists, nothing in Jianghu is transparent and clear.

Everyone knows the principle of keeping wealth hidden, as the Jianghu has its share of unscrupulous people!

But the Jianghu Order is the only official one!

Once a Jianghu Order is issued, heroes from various Martial Arts Sects gather to discuss the matter!

A Jianghu Order is only issued four times every ten years!

Currently, there are approximately seven Jianghu Orders in existence within the Jianghu!

And the Xue Family has two of them!

This doesn’t mean the Xue Family’s Kung Fu is the best under the Heavenly Dynasty, but rather, each generation of the Xue Family has served as bodyguards in Zhongnanhai!

This is also one of the main reasons the Xue Family is among the Imperial City’s four major families!

In some sense, the Xue Family represents the Jianghu!

"This..."

Xue Changzhi fell silent, hesitated for a moment, but eventually nodded: "Okay, I agree! I will issue the Jianghu Order immediately!"

Lu Zhongping had spoken this far; if he didn’t agree, the Xue Family would surely be labeled as dishonorable!

And the Xue Family’s status could not afford such a reputation!

Otherwise, they would lose everything!

"Many thanks!" Lu Zhongping expressed his gratitude.

...

Late that night!

The Lu Family.

Zhang Meng was on night watch.

"Who’s there?" Zhang Meng squinted, looking at the shadow at the doorway.

Normally, you wouldn’t see an enemy in a year, but these days, it’s been daily!

"Your vigilance is commendable." A burly man, dressed in night attire, emerged slowly from the darkness.

"What business do you have?" Zhang Meng continued to inquire.

"To fight." The man in night attire said concisely.

"Then please." Zhang Meng squinted.

He could tell that the person before him was definitely a master!

So, he dared not slack, True Qi coursed through his body, muscles bulged, veins protruded, transforming him into a human beast!

"You look formidable." The man in night attire nodded at Zhang Meng’s battle stance: "Training Inner Boxing on the outside, that’s rare! Let me try you!"

"Please guide me!" Zhang Meng dared not be careless, took two steps forward, and steadied himself!

This isn’t like the sumo wrestler from Japan, who can be dispatched with a charge.

Nor is it like Xue Kun, where it’s a simple and brutal exchange of blows!

This is a real master; fighting such a person with reckless moves is no different from courting death!

"Take my punch then." The man in night attire nodded.

He stepped with his left foot forward into a left empty step, left hand formed into a fist, proffered straight; right arm bent at the elbow, with his right hand held at the waist, initiating with a left foot, then stepping up with the right foot, placing his foot beside the left foot;

Then step forward with the right foot into a horseback stance, rotating left with the body, and right fist smoothly thrusting forward, fist heart facing front while the left fist pulled back to the left waist.

It was a supported punch!

No tumultuous momentum, and no irresistible wind from the punch, just an ordinary strike!

The move seemed unremarkable, but practicing it to the level of the man in night attire, with perfect coordination of Power, Skill, Form, and Force, was exceedingly difficult!

Even many who lack talent train a lifetime without attaining such a level!

That’s why, looking at Zhang Meng’s expression, it was extremely solemn!

This punch, he couldn’t dodge; he could only meet it head-on!

So, he crossed his arms, adopting a pose that abandoned all counter-attacks, forming the most basic yet solid defense!

This was the most formidable master he had encountered so far!

He sighed in his heart—Is this the real Jianghu?!

Not the playground of children, but the real Jianghu, full of blood and storm, vengeance, and satisfaction!