Chapter 37: Surging Undercurrents

Zhang Xin started the story from the "Liuzhengfeng Gold Basin Washing Hands Conference".
After that, he temporarily stayed at Huashan, where he received the guidance of senior Huashan sect members in swordsmanship. He then went to Luoyang to visit his grandparents and made friends with "the Killer Doctor" Ping Yizhi. They traveled to Meizhuang on Gushan Mountain and had philosophical discussions with the Four Friends of Jiangnan.
Despite concealing many secrets, Mr. and Mrs. Lin were still amazed.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Xin's journey turned out to be so rich and colorful.
"So, Ping'er, your swordsmanship is already comparable to top-notch martial artists in the martial world?" exclaimed Lin Zhennan in shock.
Zhang Xin smiled and said, "That's about it."
Upon hearing this, the Lin family was surprised and delighted again.
"Let's go, the two of us will try some moves."
Lin Zhennan was inexplicably excited. He walked into the yard and assumed the posture of the 72-route Evil Warding Sword Technique with his smoking pipe rod. He said in a solemn voice, "Come, Ping'er, let Daddy try your "Lonely Nine Swords."
Zhang Xin smiled and unsheathed his sword, saying, "Dad, you go first."
"Okay."
Lin Zhennan responded with a sound and immediately used the move 'Falling Meteor'. The sound of the wind was harsh and whistling. Lin Zhennan exerted all his strength, and the smoke pouch contained internal energy. If one were to be struck on their acupoint, the power would be considerable.
Zhang Xin smiled and suddenly leaned forward, cutting off Lin Zhen's sword stance. The tip of the scabbard reached Lin Zhen's chest.
"So fast!"
Lin Zhen was stunned for a moment, his eyes sparkling with brilliance, unable to help but exclaim in admiration.
After speaking, he swung his tobacco pouch open from the sword sheath, and used another move called 'Flowers Blooming Reveal Buddha'. However, Zhang Xin blocked Lin Zhennan's sword technique with a casual move, once again narrowly missing hitting a pressure point on Lin Zhennan.
Linzhen Nanyue became more and more excited, and Madam Wang also became happier as she watched.
The father and son exchanged about twenty or thirty moves.
Every move was easily defeated by Zhang Xin, and Linzhen Nanyue finally admitted that Zhang Xin's swordsmanship was superior to his own. Unable to contain his joy, he exclaimed, "Well done, my son has really achieved great success."
"Yeah."
Mrs. Wang, standing under the eaves, also walked over with joy on her face and said, "Ping'er has really struck it rich this time! She was able to gain the favor of the elder from Huashan Sect and be taught such a fierce sword technique."
"Speaking, Lady Wang smiled and said, 'Ping'er, now you're so powerful, even your father and mother can't beat you.'"
"Zhang Xin smiled and didn't reply."
"Immediately, the family of three returned to the room. Zhang Xin began to ask, 'Father, mother, I heard on the way that the Demon Sect is going to target our Lin family?'"
"Yeah."
Upon hearing this, the Lin family couldn't help but sigh and said in a deep voice, "Ever since the Qingcheng faction challenged our Fuwei Escort Bureau's nine provincial branches, the disciples of the Demon Cult have been itching to make a move. But you don't need to worry, we have invited the senior Zen Master Huiyuan from the Southern Shaolin Temple to help us. Both openly and secretly, we have also gathered many skilled experts from Fujian, setting up a big net, waiting for those demon cult thieves to fall into it."
Zhang Xin slowly relaxed after hearing the words.
The Lin family's "Bixie Sword Technique" has been passed down for three or four generations, not just something recent. Lin Zhennan is a prominent figure in the martial arts world in Fujian Province, with deep connections to both the underworld and the legitimate world.
Moreover, the Lin family has close ties with the Southern Shaolin and cannot be easily provoked.
In addition, Zhang Xin knows that the leader of the Evil Sect, Dongfang Unbeaten, is busy embroidering, and all the power of the Evil Sect has been handed over to Yang Lianting. Even if they were to take action against Fuwei Escort Agency, they would not exert full force.
With the assistance of the Southern Shaolin and the help of the Fujian martial arts community, the Devil Cult may not have an easy time.
With that, he slowly let go of his worries.
However, just in case, Zhang Xin still made many preparations.
While fetching "Mei Liangxin" from Mei Dental Clinic, let him inquire about information in Fuzhou city. At the Fufei Escort Bureau, set up poison traps and wait for the thieves from the Cult of Evil or anyone with ulterior motives to fall into it.
Afterwards, he spent a large sum of money to buy thirty hand guns and equipped the dartsmen in the courtyard. They patrolled day and night around the Fowei Escort Agency, finally putting his mind at ease. He then hid himself in his own courtyard and focused on practicing martial arts.
In the blink of an eye, a month has passed.
The situation in Fuzhou city has become increasingly tense, with guesthouses, tea houses, and restaurants almost entirely occupied by martial artists. In the bustling streets, one can see skilled martial artists wielding their swords and knives.
Even if Zhang Xin hides in his own courtyard, he can't find peace.
Every night, someone sneaks into the Fuwei Escort Agency.
Some are killed by the guards, some are killed by Lin Zhennan and his wife, and some are captured and handed over to Lin Zhennan by Senior Monk Huiyuan for disposal. There are also people who target Zhang Xin.
Want to capture Zhang Xin and threaten the Lin Zhennan couple!
As a result, they all died in Zhang Xin's trap, or under his sword.
Almost every morning, the escorts of Fuwei Escort Agency will carry several coffins out of the city for burial.
However, there were still many people coming to raid at night.
It can be seen that "wealth and treasure move people's hearts, secret techniques hook people's souls" is truly a famous saying.
And so, a month passed.
Shaolin Wudang, as well as the men and horses of the Five Sacred Mountains Sword Sect, have gradually entered Fujian province.
Upon receiving this news, Zhang Xin's heart tightened.
"Five Sacred Mountains Sword Sect... Left Protector..."
In a quiet side room, Zhang Xin sat cross-legged, his gaze deep and his murmurings under his breath.
He paid little attention to the Demon Cult, but held a wary heart towards Zuo Lengchan.
Thieving scum of the Demon Cult, donning that black disguise, their actions can only be sneaky and sinister, like ghosts that can be vanquished with a snap of fingers.
Left Leng Chan is different from the Songshan Sect.
They may appear to be a respectable sect, but secretly engage in illegal activities.
They wear the facade of righteousness while carrying out dirty deeds behind the scenes.
Such people are the most dangerous.
So when Zhang Xin received the news of the Wuyue Sword Sects' reinforcements, he immediately became alert. Every night, the lanterns at the Fuwei Escort Agency almost doubled in number, illuminating the entire mansion.
And so, after seven or eight days, the people from the Hengshan faction arrived.
The arrival was a disciple of the Hengshan faction, a senior brother of both Mr. Mo and Mr. Liu Zhengfeng. Although his martial arts reputation could not match that of Mr. Mo and Mr. Liu Zhengfeng, he was much stronger than the 'Golden-eyed Crow' from before.
This person's surname is Hao, named 'Hao Zhengqing', also known as 'Evergreen Jade Flute'.
He has a slim figure, wearing a green robe, with a jade flute hanging from his waist. His demeanor is quite elegant and charming, which makes people feel favorably towards him.
After arriving at the Fuwei Escort Agency, Mr. and Mrs. Lin were treated as honored guests and were ushered into the guest house by him.
The other disciples also had their own arrangements.
After Hengshan Sect arrived, Songshan Sect and Taishan Sect also arrived.
嵩山派来的是‘仙鹤手’陆柏和‘大嵩阳手’费彬。
泰山派来的，则是当初衡山城与张信有过一面之缘的‘天柏道人’。
After these few people arrived, the confidence of Mr. and Mrs. Lin in Zhen Nan increased significantly, as they were always smiling and gathered with a few people in the inn to reveal the details of the thieves from the evil sect they had investigated, and tell them to everyone.