The Valiant Liao Yun (Part 1)

Liao Yun and Fu Tao couldn't hear what Mingyue just heard, except some muttering from the crowds.

"Sigh. Poor Old Man. That person from Lin family fancies at his granddaughter." One person could only shake his head. From his appearance, he was only a commoner.

(Author's Note: Old Man, Man as the name, not as a male.)

Fu Tao went closer to that man and asked, "Uncle, what happen here? Why many people are gathering?"

Even though it was not weird to have a crowd, but the crowd in front of him were too tight, as if they were trying to block someone.

At first, the uncle was suspicious. But after seeing his companion which was a lady and a child, he lowered his guard and whispered in low voice, "Sssh, lower your voice, young man. Or else, you will attract disaster for your companion!"

Fu Tao smiled when he heard the concern in the man's sentence.

Sometimes, he met a rude unknown people. And now, he met a kind soul even though he was not acquaintance with the man in front of him.

"With lowered voice, Fu Tao asked again, "Uncle, what happen here?"

"It is the usual, some people from Lin family is doing the usual. Extorting us, the commoner, or blatantly kidnapping every young maiden they saw. Sigh. Even though Old Man has been careful about his granddaughter, the cat out of the bag in the end. This person from Lin Family took fancy of her, and as usual, they are playing dirty. Destroying Old Man's little shop, intimidating every customer, and now, as what you can see."

The uncle in front of Fu Tao shook his head and he pointed his finger toward the centre of the crowd, "Look around there. See the people with a better outfit and bigger body than us? They are the people of Lin Family."

"They were pretending to be a customer, making a mess, and finally, the main culprit appeared. I cant see the man from Lin Family, so I cant tell you. But his haughty gesture cannot be replicated by any other people. I suggest you run before that man from Lin family sees your companion."

After shooting a worried expression at Mingyue and Liao Yun, the uncle reminded Fu Tao, "Remember, avoid this place as soon as possible. There is nothing we can do for Old Man and his granddaughter, but at least your companion can avoid this. Go, go!"

Fu Tao was grateful, but he decided to not leave this place and Liao Yun crackled her fist.

Mingyue was the opposite.

She didn't pay any attention toward the crowd, but rather stared at other direction.

"Xiao Jing. How is it?"

". . . Yup. This is of the man."

"Okay. No need to do anything. Let's leave him to Liao Yun and Fu Tao." Mingyue chuckled as she saw the show in front of her.

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"Who are you! Scram! This is Lin Family's busine-"

PA!

"Hey! What are you-"

PA!

"You! You dare-"

PA!

Each people that stood in front of Liao Yun, they were all scrapped to the side.

"Yo- you! Who are you!" Another people pointed his finger, but he didn't dare to obstruct.

Step… step… step…

Each of her steps was filled with confidence, looking down the surroundings.

It was akin to a slap at Lin Family's prestige. But there was nothing they could do as they were not Liao Yun's match.

In the end, Liao Yun and Fu Tao stopped in front of the bloodied old man.

The bloodied old man was already weak, it was clear from the trace of blood around his body along with a few step mark on his body. There was someone, a man with sunken cheeks. His outfit was much more extravagant if compared with the surroundings, but that was not what the main point.

The man with sunken cheek's foot was above the bloodied old man's head.

Even though Liao Yun planned to have fun, her countenance couldn't help but change as she saw this scene

It was a disgusting act.

Not to mention the ecstasy on that man with sunken cheeks.

Even though Liao Yun himself was known as rampant, she never did such a thing. No, she disdained such stunt.

In the eyes of Liao Yun, that man was no different from a dead man.

Some of the crowd, or might be called as Lin Family's people, raised their weapon and surrounded the pair Liao Yun and Fu Tao. Their gaze was filled with hostility, especially after seeing their fellow henchmen lied on the ground with a big swell on their face.

As they were used to the Lin Family's rampant act, they were also used to make the bullied commoner became obedient.

Thus, the sight of Liao Yun became the sore in their eyes.

"You! Who are you! You dare to offend the Lin Family's sovereignty?" One of the henchmen were aggressive while he pointed his sword. There was a hint of blood in the sword, it was clear that some life was reaped recently.

While Liao Yun rolled her eyes toward the aggressive henchmen, Fu Tao was looking at the man with sunken cheeks.

[Lin Family. . .]

From that word, he remembered the story from Gu Xiwen, about the tragic death of Gu Xiwen's father, about the Lin Family's trickeries, and about the youngest son of the current patriarch of Lin Family.

[Lin Huangshu. . . Is it him?]

Fu Tao observed every detail of the man with sunken cheek's appearance. In the end, he shook his head, [No, it is not him. Based on the story, this Lin Huangshu should be around 16 years old, at the prime age. Not some hollow man like him.]

While Fu Tao was pondering, the aggressive man sure was aggressive.

Not saying anything else, he soared and made a big swing with his sword. Even though it was called sword, in fact, it was as big as a saber, something like a wide sword.

But, who was Liao Yun?

Seeing the incoming slash, she only clenched her fist and made a hook punch, not toward the aggressive man, but at the incoming wide sword.

Adjusting the timing, before the wide sword hacked Liao Yun's face, her fist had already connected. With a wide grin, she exploded her Elemental when her fist was connected with the wide sword.

BAAAAM!

The wide sword cracked, no, it was broken! The one weapon became two broken parts! Even the aggressive man's hold of the handle was released unconsciously.

It was fortunate for him to release his hold. Or else, no one knew what would happen. Looking at his trembled hand, a cold breeze shrouded the aggressive man.

It was fear, akin to a rabbit met a snake.

The bone-chilling gaze from Liao Yun not only shook the heart of the aggressive man, but also the surroundings people who were affiliated with Lin Family, people who raised their weapon and surrounded her.

They were terrified! They were intimidated! Unconsciously, they took a few steps back as they couldn't handle the pressure came from the woman in front of them.

JLEB!

JLEB!

They returned to their sense as the sound of the broken weapon were stabbed at the nearby building.

Everyone was petrified!

It- it broke an iron-made wide sword?

Impossible! How could a woman's hand break an iron-made wide sword? Even though the wide sword was not something expensive, it was still made from iron!

Many thought that it was Liao Yun's raw strength that broke the wide sword, but few with keen eyes knew the trick.

Liao Yun strengthened her fist in a blink of an eye, exactly when her fist in contact with the wide sword.

Felt familiar? Yes, of course!

It was the same trick which was just used by Shi Jingtian earlier. And now, the trick was used by Liao Yun in a much explosive result.

Before, Fu Tao was wounded because he was thrown back, toward the weapon rack. The main culprit of Fu Tao's wound was the rubbles and the weapon from the rack. And in Liao Yun's case, her fist was enough to break the wide sword in contact.

Thad had proven the difference between Liao Yun and Shi Jingtian. No, between the genius and commoner.

No matter what, there was only one word in the surrounding's mind.

Strong!

It was enough to showcase Liao Yun's capability and ability.

While many were scared, it was only the people of the Lin Family, while the commoners were all rejoiced.

Even the earlier uncle that reminded Fu Tao was flabbergasted. He couldn't believe his eyes and what had occurred in front of him.

The old women were all dazzled!

The men were all amazed,

And even the poor granddaughter blushed as she gazed at the valiant figure in front of her.

When she was drowned in the despair, the valiant figure in front of her helped her, supported her, and in the end, that valiant figure pulled her from the bottomless despair.

But even though she was filled with happiness, the thought of her saviours being chased and killed by the Lin Family dreaded her.

She wanted to be saved, but she didn't want to implicate her saviour, the only person who was willing to stand up for her!

There was a heart-wrenching pain in her chest as that image flashed in her mind.

Clutching her hands in front of her bountiful chest, she pleaded, "Do- don't! They are from the Lin Family!"

[Please! Don't! I am glad, but I am not worthy if compared with you, mister saviour!]

She forced her smile, indicating that she was willing.

She had to smile, in case that the valiant figure didn't believe her sentence.

She wanted to smile, she wanted to show her most beautiful smile toward her saviour.

She wished for the valiant figure to always have this kindness, forever.

But that valiant figure (Liao Yun) didn't turn her head, she didn't pay any heed to the granddaughter's word. Even so, she only asked with the most gentle voice, "Then, don't cry."

(Author's Note 2: I will use 'she' to talk about this valiant figure since this is Liao Yun.)

The granddaughter was surprised.

Tear after tears flowed, tracing the shape of her delicate face. But it was different from earlier hopelessness, she felt relief! She had someone to lean her worry, her sadness, her grief!

That person, that valiant figure was the only one who stood for her, for her grandfather, against the tyrant of this place, Lin Family…

"Boo-hooo. . . ."

More tears flowed, she couldn't hide her heart, her wish, her agony. She unleashed everything in her tears and cry.

She finally showed her vulnerable side, her weak heart.

"Cry to your heart's content. When you finish, everything will be okay."

The valiant figure's gentleness turned into heavy pressure, akin to a downpour on the Lin Family's people.

". . . Make your move, before I will."

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