Phew!

Ling Zhenfei couldn't help but burst into laughter. Who could imagine that two assassins coming to kill him would actually lose one on the way? It was just too funny.

At this moment, Bai Mei suddenly asked, "By the way, big brother, since you're also going to Qinghe Village, do you know Ling Zhenfei?"

Ling Zhenfei was taken aback, not knowing how to answer the question.

After thinking for a bit, he said, "I'm not sure which Ling Zhenfei you're asking about. There are quite a few people in our village named Ling Zhenfei. I did a rough count, and there must be over sixty people named Ling Zhenfei. Which one are you talking about?"

Bai Mei was stunned after hearing this: "Ah, how can that be? Why are there so many people named Ling Zhenfei?"

"This is a tradition here. Long ago, there was a hero from our place named Ling Zhenfei. Since then, many children born in our village are named Ling Zhenfei."

"Take me, for example. I was named Ling Zhenfei when I was young, and many people in the village still call me that."

After Ling Zhenfei finished speaking, Bai Mei was completely stupefied, and his face took on a terrible look: "Big brother, what should I do now? My grandfather gave me the task of killing Ling Zhenfei, but if your village has so many people with the same name, how will I know who to kill?"

Ling Zhenfei found it amusing inside; this kid was really a simpleton. Sending such a person to befool him was a true insult to his intelligence.

Ling Zhenfei consoled Bai Mei, saying, "This is truly puzzling. You can't just kill everyone named Ling Zhenfei. If you have to kill, then start with me; I'm also called Ling Zhenfei."

Bai Mei hastily gestured with his hands, "Of course not, I can't do that. My grandfather said that Ling Zhenfei is a big villain, he killed my two martial uncles, so I have to kill him. Big brother like you, I certainly can't kill, as you are a good person."

Ling Zhenfei asked with a smile, "How do you know I'm a good person?"

Bai Mei said with a smile, "Just now on the road, I was tired and wanted to hitch a ride in a car, but not only did they not give me a lift, they even got out of the car to scold me. You were the only one who gave me a lift without a second thought."

Ling Zhenfei was taken aback. He didn't expect this kid to have such a clear sense of right and wrong. It looked like he wasn't a bad person at all; it would truly be a pity if he ended up becoming a murderer.

He should set Bai Mei straight and definitely not let him kill anyone.

Ling Zhenfei said, "You're right, I am a good person, and everyone in our village named Ling Zhenfei is a good person, too. I also don't know who killed your martial uncles. Are you still going to the village?"

Bai Mei nodded, "Of course, I'll go and ask around slowly to find out who is that Ling Zhenfei who killed my martial uncles."

Ling Zhenfei felt that Bai Mei was just too adorable. He didn't mind having such a simpleton tagging along.

Ling Zhenfei continued talking with Bai Mei as they drove towards Qinghe Village. When they reached the spot where a car had previously fallen off the cliff, an area that was very treacherous due to the past accident, Ling Zhenfei deliberately slowed down.

Just as he turned the corner, Ling Zhenfei suddenly heard a noise from above. He quickly looked up at the roof of the car, using his Perspective Eye to see a large boulder falling from the sky.

If this boulder were to fall, it would land right on top of the car.

If hit by a large boulder, the occupants of the car wouldn't stand a chance.

Ling Zhenfei was shocked; he didn't know why troubles always occurred at this spot, the boulder falling so coincidentally.

If it weren't for his extraordinary senses, he might have died without ever knowing how.

Ling Zhenfei reacted immediately upon this realization; he suddenly slammed on the gas, and the car shot forward instantly.

Bang!

A large rock fell from the sky, smashing onto the road with such tremendous force that it created a loud, dull thud and left a large crater in the ground.

Had Ling Zhenfei not noticed it in time, the rock wouldn't have crashed onto the ground but onto the car and his body instead.

Bai Mei, who was sitting in the back seat of the car, also jumped in shock upon seeing the large rock behind the car and then understood why Ling Zhenfei suddenly sped up.

"Big brother, what happened?" Bai Mei asked somewhat surprised.

Ling Zhenfei replied, "Someone definitely wanted to crush you to death. How many people have you offended exactly?"

Filled with shame, Bai Mei said, "No, I don't go down the mountain much. How could I have offended anyone?"

Feigning surprise as well, Ling Zhenfei added, "If it wasn't aimed at you, then it was aimed at me. I must have offended someone, and they want to kill me."

With a composed expression, Bai Mei said, "Don't be afraid, big brother. I will protect you."

Ling Zhenfei stared blankly at Bai Mei, unsure what he meant by protection.

Just then, Ling Zhenfei suddenly saw three people appear in front of the car, and he froze at the sight of them. Their attire was a dead giveaway—they were dressed as Japanese ronin.

There were many ronin in Japan, and ninjas were one of their kinds. Normally, ninjas would move in the shadows, but to appear in broad daylight like today was indeed inconceivable.

All three ronin were carrying long swords and slowly approached Ling Zhenfei's car.

"We're in trouble, Bai Mei. They're really here to kill me. What should we do?" Ling Zhenfei said, pretending to be panicked. He said this to see how Bai Mei would protect him.

Because he knew that as an assassin, Bai Mei had skills. If the people from Qiulian Mountain sent Bai Mei to kill Ling Zhenfei, it meant Bai Mei must possess extraordinary abilities. Hence, Ling Zhenfei wanted to see them for himself.

"Don't panic, big brother. If they truly want to kill you, I will protect you."

Gratefully, Ling Zhenfei said, "Then I will get out of the car first and talk to them. If they want to kill me, you've got to come down and help me."

"All right, I understand."

After finishing his words, Ling Zhenfei got out of the car, lit a cigarette, and leaned against the car window, waiting for the three Japanese ronin to come over.

Seeing the three Japanese ronin approaching, Ling Zhenfei walked forward a few steps and came face to face with them.

"Ling Zhenfei?" one of the three asked in broken Chinese.

"That's right, it's me," Ling Zhenfei admitted generously.

"I am Dongye Jinyi of the Iga-ryu. Our family head sent us to ask for something from you."

At this point, the Japanese ronin seemed to suddenly become polite, as if they weren't the ones who had tried to crush the car with a large rock just moments earlier.

"Go ahead and tell me to see if there's anything I can give you." Ling Zhenfei said, having a vague idea of what they were after.

The last time Akiramari and his men attempted to assassinate Ling Zhenfei, their goal was to obtain the Phoenix Elixir Furnace and the Dragon Tooth Dagger that Ling Zhenfei had acquired.

These items, one dragon and one phoenix, were now Ling Zhenfei's treasures. Naturally, it was impossible for him to hand them over, which led to a great battle that ended with the death of Akiramari and his men.

Dongye Jinyi said, "We want the Phoenix Elixir Furnace and the Dragon Tooth Dagger. As long as you bring out these two items, we of the Iga-ryu will have no further grudges with you in the future."

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