Zhang Laoxi

In an era brimming with noise, where danger and opportunity coexist, the practice of martial arts, various folk customs, strange tales, taboos, imperial courts, and the world of martial artists abound. Among these are the grandmasters, magical duels, ghostly encounters, divinations, invoking the divine, ritual plays, esoteric Buddhism, and the pursuit of immortality. 
In this diverse and complex world, where the three teachings intermingle and all kinds of people abound, the sphere of mysticism is filled with folklores and bizarre stories. 
It's a tumultuous time, where danger and opportunity exist side by side. 
Striding with his saber, Li Yan is determined to dispel all evil and embrace a world free from any taboo!

The Blade-Wielding Legend

It was no wonder he found it strange; the whole situation reeked of oddities.


If they were versed in such spells, they wouldn't have needed to show themselves at all. They could have simply bewildered the rich landlord and had him hand over the treasure—why bother with murder?


Li Yan pondered for a moment, then spoke, "Everyone, follow me."


With that, he led the group to the backyard.


As the wealthiest man in Shangjin County, Hu's residence was, of course, built with grandeur, complete with a small garden in the backyard that boasted both a pond and a miniature rockery.


Li Yan walked around the rockery, pinched and performed the Yang Jue, took a deep breath, and then pointing to a spot, he said, "There's a secret chamber here. Dig it open and take a look. Those people must have come for this thing."


County Magistrate Guo hastily summoned men to dig.


The constables and soldiers went into action, dirt flying everywhere.


Chapter 195 Case Within a Case_2