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One of the burly men, wielding a large knife, attempted to break through the hail of bullets and get closer to Bai Linglong. He roared, each swing of his blade cutting through the air with a whooshing sound, exuding an overwhelming presence.
However, Xiaocui showed no fear, her gaze steady as she focused on him, pulling the trigger repeatedly. The man’s movements gradually slowed as he was hit multiple times, ultimately collapsing to the ground, unwillingly dropping his large knife with a loud clang.
Seeing this, Heifeng swung his long sword, the blade glinting coldly, leading his loyal subordinates into the fray. Like a fierce tiger descending the mountain, he charged into the enemy ranks.
In an instant, the clash of blades and screams filled the air. Those who had once followed Heihui, realizing the tide had turned, began to drop their weapons, kneeling and begging for mercy.
But Heifeng showed no mercy to those traitors who had betrayed him and committed heinous acts. With swift strokes of his sword, he dealt with them one by one. In the chaos, one of Heifeng’s trusted subordinates was cornered by the enemy, facing imminent death.
Heifeng, quick to react, flashed like a ghost to his subordinate’s side, swinging his sword to fend off the enemy. The subordinate looked at Heifeng with gratitude, exclaiming, “Pavilion Master, you’ve finally returned! We all thought…” Heifeng patted his shoulder, saying, “It’s alright. I’m back now; it’s time to cleanse these traitors.” His loyal followers were overjoyed to see him safe.
A young subordinate, with tears welling in his eyes, loudly proclaimed, “Pavilion Master, you’re finally back! It’s such a relief you’re unharmed!” He continued, “After you left, the pavilion fell into chaos. The new Pavilion master took on reckless missions, punishing the brothers severely for any minor mistakes, putting us through hell.” He added, “Once, Aqiang was merely injured during a mission and failed to complete it on time. He was punished with a hundred lashes by Heihui and nearly lost his life.”
Listening to this, Heifeng’s anger surged within him. He shouted, “From now on, Mingyue Pavilion will no longer be a place shrouded in evil. We will restore it as a symbol of justice!” The crowd responded enthusiastically, their morale soaring.
Once everything was settled, Heifeng stood in the center of Mingyue Pavilion, gazing at the familiar yet strange surroundings, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
Once, this place had been a home where he and his brothers fought together, filled with laughter and passionate camaraderie; now, it lay in ruins due to Heihui’s betrayal.
He slowly turned to face Bai Linglong, kneeling on one knee, his eyes filled with gratitude and respect. “My lady, Without you, Heifeng wouldn’t die. Now that it is in our hands, I would want to give over the role of pavilion master to you, and I hope you will not reject.”
Bai Linglong stepped forward, she helped Heifeng up and said sincerely, “Heifeng, I did not save you for the position of pavilion master. I have no intention of getting involved in the Jianghu disputes; Mingyue Pavilion should still be under your management.”
However, Heifeng was resolute. He stepped forward, urgency in his voice. “My lady, if you do not agree, my heart will be hurt. This Mingyue Pavilion was nearly destroyed under my leadership. If it weren’t for your help, it would have ceased to exist long ago. Your medical skills, wisdom, and strength command my utmost respect. Only you can manage Mingyue Pavilion with confidence, ensuring a brighter future for it. Just look, if it weren’t for your miraculous handgun today, how could we have so smoothly eliminated Heihui? In the future, Mingyue Pavilion will undoubtedly face various hardships. Only you can lead us toward the light.”
Bai Linglong gazed into Heifeng’s determined eyes, knowing his mind was made up. After a moment of contemplation, she finally nodded and said, “In that case, I will temporarily agree to your request. But this position of pavilion master is only a temporary measure. Once Mingyue Pavilion is back on the right track, I will hand it back to you.”