Chapter 32
Zhao Ling and her group also landed on one of the roofs and look into the distance.
Two figures could be seen exchanging moves with each other. With a glance, one could tell that they are experts. Their moves were swift and exquisite. One was wielding a scimitar with a purple hilt and the other one a heavy saber. The man with a scimitar had handsome features and looked to be in his twenties, while the other one was wearing a gray mask with a sardonic grin on it.
Both Yan Xing and Jingsheng look at each other with deep thought and focused on the two figures that were fighting. To be exact, they were paying more attention to the one wielding a scimitar.
The man had his long hair tied up in a ponytail with a purple ribbon. He was wearing a black robe with purple feathers embroidered on it.
The handsome man was none other than Jun Yuan, who was with Yan Xing and Jingsheng just a few days ago. After coming back from the Hot Spring Villa, they part ways. Jun Yuan and Su Ming were always together, so Yan Xing and Jingsheng didn't expect to see him here.
Su Ming was the son of a Marquis, so they had known him since young, but Jun Yuan was not from the capital, and they knew him through Su Ming three years back. Jun Yuan's background is mysterious, and they only know that he is an independent martial artist who doesn't belong to any sects or organizations.
Yan Xing treated Su Ming as a good friend so when Jun Yuan appeared beside him three years ago, he had discreetly done a background check on him without the knowledge of Su Ming. Through the investigation, he knew that he was an independent martial artist and that he was looking for someone who was a close relative to him. Other than that, Yan Xing was unable to dig up any more useful information.
Yan Xing was skeptical about the investigation results because as long as he wanted, he could be able to dig up the past of any person, but Jun Yuan was a special case. It made Yan Xing raise his guard against him because many people approach them with ulterior motives. He didn't want Su Ming that dork to suffer loss at the hands of a stranger, so he was paying special attention to Jun Yuan.
But two years ago, the Marquis household was targeted by a group of assassins. During that assassination attempt, Jun Yuan risked his life to save Su Ming. The assailants were all killed by Jun Yuan, and in the process, he was severely injured too.
This incident was more than what meets the eye, and only Yan Xing and those involved know of it. After this incident, Yan Xing lowered his guard, and soon they became close friends. But both Su Ming and Jun Yuan were not aware of Yan Xing's true identity.
Jun Yuan skillfully maneuvered his scimitar and attacked the man wearing a Sardonic Grin mask. His opponent quickly raised his saber to block the scimitar. Jun Yuan's left hand quickly seized the opponent's wrist and forcefully twisted it. The man seems impervious and raised his left leg to kick Jun Yuan. Seeing the situation, Jun Yuan quickly released the opponent's hand and retreated.
At this moment, both of them had noticed the arrival of Yan Xing and his group. The man in a gray robe wearing a Sardonic grin mask somersaulted away from Jun Yuan and landed on a nearby roof.
"So, the righteous sects are gathering here one by one… hehe…he", the man said with eerie laughter.
Jun Yuan gave a glance at the newcomers and shifted his attention back to the man wearing a Sardonic Grin mask. "You can't run away"
After saying that, he leaped up and rushed towards the man while brandishing his scimitar.
'hehe…' the man gave out another eerie laughter and retreated away.
"With so many of you here, I would be a fool if I were to stay and fight with you all", saying that, the man turned back and left using his light footwork skill.
Yan Xing moved his feet and went towards that man, but the man threw out a gray powder and disappeared.
Jun Yuan, who was much closer to the man, was about to come in contact with that gray powder when he heard Zhao Ling say, "Don't come in contact with those powder, they are poisonous"
Yan Xing had already stopped midway because he knew that the man would not casually throw something out.
Jun Yuan had already sensed it too, so he retreated in time, but he still thanked Zhao Ling. "Thanks for giving a heads-up, Young Lady"
Zhao Ling cupped her hands and said, "We are from Medicine valley, may I know the reason why Fellow Daoist is here?"
Jun Yuan raised his sword-like brows and gave another glance at Zhao Ling and others. Yan Xing cupped his hands too and said, "Black Sword Sect".
Jun Yuan gave a carefree smile and cupping his hands he said, "My last name is Jun and I don't belong to any sects, factions, or organizations. I'm just a nobody who likes to wander around, tasting fine wine and exquisite foods. "
Zhao Ling hooked her lips up inside her veil. She knew Jun Yuan because she had investigated the Fifth Prince, Yan Xing. Jun Yuan was mentioned as one of the few friends of the Fifth Prince Yan Xing, and he was said to be an independent martial artist. But seeing him exchange moves with that man earlier, Zhao Ling was a little shocked inside because he didn't expect him to be an expert on par with well-known heroes of the pugilist world.
Jun Yuan took out a wine bottle the size of a palm from his bosom and after taking a few sips, he walked closer to them and said, "As for why I am here, it's because I am looking for someone"
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A/N: Thank you user @Lucas_schmidt for the gift
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