"careful!"
The sharp-eyed Lao Bai quickly reminded him loudly. At the same time, he flew forward, but it was already too late. Yang Huilan's blade was about to fall.
When everyone saw this, they closed their eyes in a hurry, not daring to look at the bloody scene.
But right now!
A cry of "Keng!"
Yang Huilan's knife was hit. Although the knife was not knocked away, it deflected momentarily and missed Lao Xing's arm.
The sharp blade cut through his sleeve, and a cold feeling slid across his skin. Lao Xing's heart almost stopped instantly.
The frightened Lao Xing opened his eyes and looked at his still healthy arm, and he breathed a sigh of relief.
But the scene just now was so frightening that his legs were weak, and he was about to collapse to the ground, but at this time, a hand supported him in time.
"Master, are you okay?" Xiao Liu supported Lao Xing and asked with concern.
That's right, this person is not Lao Bai, but Xiao Liu!
In fact, as early as when Yang Huilan drew out the two swords, Xiao Liu was secretly on guard. He took out two stones from his pocket, ready to take action at any time.
When he saw Lao Xing Lu timidly retreating, he knew that his master had failed, so he took action first and saved Lao Xing in time.
Seeing that it was Xiaoliu who saved him, Lao Xing breathed a sigh of relief. He forced out a smile and said:
"Master, it's okay, please take it easy."
Looking at his master's appearance, Xiao Liu also knew that his master was fine, but he was still a little shaken.
Xiaoliu handed Lao Xing to Lao Bai, who also jumped up at the side.
Xiaoliu himself turned around and punched Yang Huilan, saying:
"The girl's martial arts skills are really strong. The master wanted to compete with the girl, but the injuries he suffered in the previous battle with the bandits have not yet healed, so he can't fully enjoy today. Of course, if we lose, we lose. Master and apprentice are resigned to being inferior today, but if there is an opportunity in the future, please let me teach you."
Yang Huilan is a shrewd person. She understood as soon as she heard Xiao Liu's words that Xiao Liu was making excuses for Lao Xing to save face.
Although Yang Huilan knew in her heart that what Xiaoliu said was just an excuse, she was very shrewd. In addition, she was worried about the other party's retaliation just now. When she saw that the other party wanted to show good intentions, it was naturally impossible not to give face to settle the matter. of.
I saw Yang Huilan following the stage set up by Xiao Liu, smiling and clasping her fists:
"It's natural. This officer's swordsmanship is something that this little girl has never seen before. If it weren't for luck today, I'm afraid I would be the loser. The little girl is also very interested in learning from the master's tricks."
Xiaoliu and Yang Huilan were humble to each other. Now not only did everyone in the audience believe it, but even several people from Shopkeeper Tong thought that Lao Xing was indeed injured and had not fully recovered. After all, Lao Xing was indeed injured when he fought the bandits before. injured.
In this way, when Lao Xing stepped down, the problem of losing face that he was worried about did not arise. Instead, everyone applauded and comforted him.
Of course, this is also related to Lao Xing's really good performance on stage. After all, no one is blind.
"Thank you, thank you all!" Lao Xing expressed his gratitude to everyone. At the same time, he also looked at Xiao Liu who was supporting him with relief.
Xiaoliu helped Lao Xing go back to the inn to rest. Several people from the shop also went back together, leaving Dazui alone outside watching Yang Huilan compete in martial arts to recruit a bride.
Seeing that Lao Xing was okay, Xiaoliu left first. After all, he had to go back to the Yamen to interrogate the killer.
As for Lao Xing, his legs are still a little weak now and he has to sit for a while. Moreover, he also wants to listen to the rumors around him and see the result of this competition to recruit a bride.
However, after his high-quality game just now, no one around him dared to take the fight anymore. It seemed that the only option was to wait for those stupid young people who had never seen Yang Huilan's power.
. . . . . .
In the county government and prison, the killer who was escorted back first was sitting on the tiger bench.
"S-Sir, you haven't asked anything yet?" The killer didn't expect that Xiaoliu let himself sit on the tiger bench without saying a word.
However, Xiao Liu smiled when he heard this.
"There is no need for me to ask. I said you will be given leniency if you confess and severe punishment if you resist. Is there anything you should tell me?"
"But don't worry, I have plenty of time, you can wait slowly. But if you don't come up with a useful message to tell me every dozens of times, then I will ask someone to add a brick. To be honest This is the first time I’ve seen someone make a tiger stool, and I just wanted to see if this stool is really what the legend says, but the tiger became frightened even after sitting on it.”
Xiao Liu said with a smile, and at the same time he picked up a brick to raise the jailer.
Seeing Xiao Liu smiling and saying such terrifying words, the killer also felt fear in his heart. This man was simply a devil.
"Sir, I say..."
. . . . . .
Under Xiao Liu's coercion, the killer, who had already broken through his psychological defenses, told everything he knew. Unfortunately, he also knew very little.
Finally, after getting the killer's confession, Xiaoliu asked him to sign it and send it to Lou Zhixian for review.
For such a murderer with a heavy blood debt, Lou Zhixian also directly detained him in accordance with the law and reported to his superiors at the same time. After all, beheadings must be reported at all levels.
After dealing with these matters, Xiaoliu was about to resign and prepare to deal with the bandits, but Magistrate Lou kept him.
"Xiao Liu, have you heard that a woman came to our town recently to compete in a martial arts competition to find a bride?" Lou Zhixian asked directly.
Xiao Liu was confused when he heard this, what happened again?
However, despite his doubts, Xiaoliu still replied truthfully. At the same time, he also told Lou Zhixian about Lao Xing's loss to the opponent this morning.
"I have also heard about this matter, so I came to you to discuss this matter?" Lou Zhixian nodded and said.
Listening to Lou Zhixian's words, Xiao Liu asked in disbelief: "Does your Excellency think that Xing Captou lost to the other party and lost the face of our yamen, so you want to teach him a lesson?"
As he said this, Xiao Liu looked at Lou Zhixian strangely. In his impression, Lou Zhixian was not such a person.
After hearing what Xiao Liu said, Lou Zhixian smiled and waved his hand:
"You misunderstood. I always turn a blind eye to this kind of Jianghu matter. As long as they don't violate the laws and regulations, they will turn a blind eye. This martial arts competition is also a matter of your Jianghu, and I don't do it. I don’t want to take it too seriously, but something happened this afternoon.”
When he said the last words, Lou Zhixian's smiling face turned serious.
"I wonder what's going on?" Xiao Liu asked curiously.
"The woman who was competing in a martial arts competition killed three people in a row. Although the lives of those three people were not in danger, one of them had both arms broken and became a cripple. The other two had a broken arm and a broken leg. They were also seriously injured. .”
Lou Zhixian said in a deep voice that this was what he feared most, especially since both the woman and the challenger had signed a life and death certificate, and he couldn't control it even if he wanted to.
Xiao Liu understood what he said. After thinking for a while, he clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, I understand that you love the people like a son. Please leave this matter to me."
Hearing Xiaoliu's response, Lou Zhixian also smiled happily and said:
"Hahaha, I know you won't let me down."
