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It's hard to say whether it's a temporary situation leading to suicide, but the truth is that I've been incredibly bored these past few days! The information sent out requires time to receive a response, and with Qi State imposing restrictions on outsiders, it means no one is allowed to commit murder anywhere within Qi State.
Even if you have a grudge, it doesn't matter!
You can seek revenge, as long as you leave Qi State territory. Even if you fight on the moon, it has nothing to do with Qi State! If anyone dares to openly violate the regulations and commit murder within Qi State, regardless of which Feudal States citizen you are, you will be severely punished under Qi State law. Even if you escape to the ends of the earth, Qi State will subsequently list you as an undesirable person. This regulation is indefinite; you can forget about ever entering Qi State again in your lifetime.
However, this extremely strict regulation does have loopholes, possibly intentionally left by its creators for flexibility or for other reasons. The explicit rule states that no one is allowed to commit murder anywhere in Qi State, and violations will be subject to severe punishment under Qi State law.
It does not mention that fighting is prohibited. So can we interpret this as meaning that fights can still happen, as long as no one gets killed?
Determined to exploit this legal loophole, Luzi had already thought it through last night. No matter what, he needed to vent his anger first. As for violating Qi State law, as long as he guaranteed not to kill anyone, everything would be fine!
With everything tidied up, Lu Ziran and Xiao Yu'er led their horses away from the scene to avoid getting blood on their clothes. Drawing out the Bronze Sword, he practiced a few moves and asked Wei Wujie if they were going to fight one-on-one or all together.
As soon as Wei Wujie entered Qi State, someone was assigned to explain this legal regulation to him. After all, Qi State is a Neutral Country, hoping that everyone entering its borders cherishes this hard-won peace. Anyone who dares to openly defy it will be mercilessly punished, regardless of whether they belong to the Royal Family, nobility, or common people!
Having rules is good; as long as everyone maintains and abides by them, it's not unreasonable. After confirming that this law applies to everyone, Wei Wujie immediately expressed his willingness to comply and would do his utmost to uphold it. This attitude was interpreted as a goodwill gesture towards Qi State, especially since he needed the approval of King Jian of Qi to send Qi State troops to join the Allied Forces.
It was precisely because of this consideration that even though Wei Wujie knew that Luzi was in Linzi County Town, he did not send assassins. At this moment, seeing Luzi brandishing weapons and preparing to kill made him suppress the urge to give the order amidst the surrounding weeds.
In this place where no one comes for years, secretly dealing with a few people and burying them on site would leave no trace!
But what complicates matters is that Luzi is a public figure rather than an ordinary citizen. If he suddenly goes missing, it would undoubtedly cause an uproar in the city, leading to increased scrutiny from the enforcement agencies of Qi State. Not to mention that suspects would be detained in Linzi for investigation; at this moment, what Wei Wujie lacks most is time!
Wei Wujie would never let small losses lead to greater ones. He suppressed the urge to act and reminded, "It seems that Lu the Shopkeeper is not the first to come to Qi State. Surely you know their rules!? How about this! Our grievances can wait until we leave Qi State! But right now, we are on their turf, so it’s best to follow their lead!"
Upon hearing this, Luzi taught the bewildered individual how to exploit legal loopholes. Seeing the shocked expressions of those around him, he realized they all understood. "Come on! As long as we don't kill anyone, beating him up is still acceptable!"
From the moment this person arrived at the Temple, the retainers had been itching with hatred. If it weren't for Qi State's ridiculous laws, they would have rushed in and turned him into meatballs by now! Understanding this situation, they all pulled out their weapons and were ready to charge.
After Luzi's reminder, Wei Wujie suddenly understood. He raised his hand to stop the retainers from rushing in together and instructed someone to bring out a chair for him to sit down. Clearing his throat, he said, "Since we are all in this world together, we must follow the rules of the world! I may have many people, but I won't bully those with fewer. So let's do it one by one! That way, we won't be laughed at!"
Ever since Shen Bao used a fake head to fool Wei Wujie on the mountain, he had been ridiculed by the retainers for quite some time. During that period, it was thanks to Wei Wujie's intervention that things calmed down. Wei Wujie explained to the retainers that Shen Bao did not know Luzi beforehand. Moreover, since Luzi was a scoundrel, having a brother take the fall was understandable. Besides, in that dark situation, who could guarantee a hundred percent success in an assassination mission!?
That guarantee was indeed difficult to achieve! Thus, the matter gradually settled down.
Shen Bao had his own philosophy of dealing with situations; he believed that martial arts should focus on killing without leaving a trace. A single strike against an enemy was the essence of martial arts. If one were to fight clumsily and turn it into a performance, then there would be no need for battle at all! Want to see a show? Just hire a theater troupe for more excitement!
Determined not to join this commotion, Shen Bao watched as the retainers eagerly prepared to fight but did not step forward himself. When three retainers were successively knocked down and unable to rise, he considered retreating back home for some sleep. Just as he thought this, he noticed Xingling Jun looking back at him.
If it were anyone else, Shen Bao wouldn't give them any face at all. But since he was a guard dog raised by Xingling Jun's family, how could he have any choice? When his master commanded him to bite someone, he couldn't hesitate! With that thought in mind, he sighed inwardly and stepped out of the crowd, voluntarily offering to be the first to fight.
Wei Wujie nodded in satisfaction but reminded him, "Remember! Don't kill anyone! We have important matters to attend to and can't afford any delays here!"
Shen Bao immediately acknowledged his understanding and bowed respectfully to his master before drawing his Bronze Dagger and approaching Luzi. He clasped his hands in greeting and said, "It has been several years since I last saw Keeper Lu at Leishan. I didn't expect to meet you again in Qi State. I am also compelled by circumstances; I hope Keeper Lu can understand."
The retainers saw Shen Bao being polite with their enemy and began shouting loudly. "Stop talking nonsense! Just quickly take him down!"
Luzi ignored the shouts from the crowd and returned the gesture with cupped fists. "In the world of martial arts, one cannot act freely. It is fate that allows us to meet here today; a sparring match will surely leave us with lasting memories!"
When facing an opponent, the initial move is a sign of respect. Shen Bao drew his sword with his left hand, creating a flourish, and stepped forward in a bow stance, holding the sword in a reverse grip. "Thank you for your guidance!"
Luzi nodded and drew out the Bronze Dagger, pointing it upwards in a fiery stance. "Come on!"
With a powerful push from his legs, Shen Bao leaped forward to close the distance with Luzi. He slightly turned his waist, and in an instant, his sword was unleashed.
Luzi had set out early in the morning with the intention of turning Wei Wujie into a laughingstock. If all the Retainers joined in, he feared it would take until noon to achieve that goal. Not wanting to waste time, he had launched a fierce attack right from the start. What he didn't expect was that Shen Bao, whom he had always wanted to recruit, would actually come out to duel him. A moment of hesitation led him to encounter danger repeatedly.
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