Although she already knew Yagyuu Munetsugu's true colors, Ryuga did not immediately make a move. The old man still had other values, and it would be a pity if he died now.
After walking around Tianshou Pavilion and not finding any other people who might be a hero, Ryuga left Tianshou Pavilion and returned to the hotel under the cover of night.
Everyone in the hotel was asleep, and Ryuga still did not disturb anyone. She quietly returned to her room.
…
The next day.
"Hey, have you heard? It seems that an assassin broke into Tianshou Pavilion last night. Even Danma Shou, who came from Edo, had one of his hands cut off by the assassin! "
"I heard, I heard. It is said that the assassin originally intended to attack Matsudaira Chief Guardian, but he didn't expect to run into Danma Shou."
"Sigh, it's really not peaceful these days …"
Before they left the restaurant, they heard people talking about this matter inside and outside the restaurant. The geishas and servants were talking about it with great detail, as if they had witnessed it with their own eyes. They spoke with certainty.
In just one night, the assassin attacked Tianshou Pavilion and cut off one of Yagyuu Danma Shou's hands. The news spread in this earthy city at a shocking speed, and it also gave rise to many strange rumors.
"Really?!"
During breakfast, after Musashi heard about it, she immediately showed a look of surprise. "That old man is a Blademaster who can't even compare to me. How could he be defeated by an assassin? Could it be the heroic spirit sword that did it? "
Musashi's strength was actually quite strong. She could even fight against a second or third-rate servant, but the possibility of losing was very high. After all, the decisive difference between a human and a Blademaster was not something that could be made up for by practicing swordsmanship.
According to her, Yagyuu Munetsugu, who she had met before, was able to defeat her in a few moves, which meant that a Blademaster Swordsman could indeed fight against a servant.
They had a level of consciousness that far exceeded ordinary people in terms of the use of power, the method of breathing, the adjustment of footwork, and many other aspects. It was not impossible for them to fight against servants who could not restrain them.
But on the other hand, almost no one could defeat such a Blademaster and cut off one of his arms in front of him except for a servant. After all, this kind of person was already standing at the peak of human beings. The secret techniques they comprehended were even comparable to Fantasy Breeds, let alone Demonic Beasts.
"Why don't we go to Tianshou Pavilion today to take a look?"
Tachika Fujimaru thought about it and suggested to the others. "If it is really a Blademaster, then we can't just sit back and do nothing. If we let them continue, who knows how many people will be killed."
Ba alone could destroy Changlu be a country.
Who knew if the remaining heroic swordsmen would also go crazy like her and bury countless people in purgatory? There were many couples, children, and elderly living peacefully in this era. Just the thought of them being buried in the mouths of monsters was enough to send chills down one's spine.
"I believe in Milord's judgment, but how are we going to get in?"
Fuma Kotaro asked. "I'm afraid that the castle of the head guard of an entire country isn't a place that wandering warriors like us can enter easily."
In this era, they were just wandering warriors. Although they were respected and feared by ordinary people, they were nothing in the eyes of some officials and nobles. They had raised countless warriors who were willing to sacrifice their lives for them.
"Well, it depends on Tachika!"
Musashi snickered and cast a mischievous look at Tachika Fujimaru. "After all, Milord regarded Tachika as a person of destiny. It should be easy to get in!"
The orange-haired girl's face showed an extremely helpless expression.
"Ryuga Jann, do you want to come along?" Musashi looked at Ryuga's direction.
Of course, the rumors about the assassin were true, but Liu Xia, as the person involved, knew the truth of what happened last night. After all, the so-called assassin was himself, not some heroic spirit swordsman.
"You guys can go. My Demonic Spirit will follow you. I have other things to do."
Liu Xia did not plan on going to Heavensguard Pavilion with them. It would be a wasted trip. Moreover, he had just made a breakthrough. He did not even have the time to cultivate in depth, so there was no reason for him to go out with them.
Since he now knew who Yagyuu Munetsugu was, he could basically complete his skill point upgrade mission. All he had to do was to wait for the mastermind to show up and kill all of them in one fell swoop. Then, he could solve the singularity and complete his relic upgrade mission. There was no need to rush to kill the hero spirit.
Even if something were to happen, he could find out through his Demonic Spirit and rush over. Since the hotel was only a few kilometers away from Tianshou Tower, he could get there in half a minute.
"Is that so? Let's go then!"
After breakfast, Tachika Fujimaru, Musashi, and Fuma Kotaro went to Tianshou Tower together. Yin Shun of the Treasury remained in the hotel.
Ryuga found an empty space in the backyard of the hotel and started practicing his swordsmanship.
The so-called Kendo had incredible power. Others did not know about it, but the sword in Yagyuu Munetsugu's hand had the power to cut through everything.
"The power of the heart is not enough."
Ryuga had figured out his own problem. He did not know what other Kendo skills were like. Based on what he learned from the battle with Yagyuu Munetsugu, the heart of the sword must be strong.
It was true that Liu Xia's will was firm, but the heart and the will were not the same thing. The will was reflected in the unwavering, while the heart was more of a determination. It was to guard oneself and not be disturbed by anything outside. It was a Supreme Will like the moon in the water.
Yagyuu Munetsugu had achieved the goal of training his heart through meditation, and Ryuga had more or less his own ideas. He was just waiting for the right time.
The Dao he wanted to walk was similar to the Dao of the Void and also close to the Dao of the New Yin Style. However, in the end, the Dao he comprehended would not be either of these two Daos. It would be something that was neither.
Yagyuu Munetsugu was his final whetstone.
Before the right time came, Yagyuu Munetsugu could not die. That was why he let him go last night.
That time was approaching.
…
When it was almost lunchtime, Tachika Fujimaru and the others returned to the hotel with serious expressions.
"I've received accurate news. I didn't expect a heroic swordsman to break into Tianshou Tower last night and attempt an assassination."
The first sentence Tachika Fujimaru said to Ryuga made him not take it seriously. However, her next words made Ryuga raise his eyebrows.
"The other party seems to have left a warning letter, saying that they will come again tonight to assassinate. The target is not Matsudaira Chief, but his daughter, Kiyohime!"
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