I use my daughter's body to cut down the rivers and lakes

Chapter 275: Offering a Knife
Only two days had passed since returning from Junshan when Liu Qi began to feel unwell all over. So he found an excuse to move from his old house on West Street to an empty house in the suburbs and resumed his life of practicing swordplay, eating, and meditating every day, just like he did in Xiliu Villa.

It was a clear, cloudless day. Liu Qi was sitting cross-legged in meditation under the shade of a tree, with the Jingji Knife resting across his knees. He exuded a chilling, murderous aura.

So when Xu Fangfei saw Liu Qi, she couldn't help but shudder, feeling an endless chill as if flowing into her body from every pore of her body.

Liu Qi slowly opened his eyes and stared at Xu Fangfei, whose posture was a little stiff, and asked softly, "What do you want from me?"

When Liu Qi's voice reached her ears, Xu Fangfei felt the bone-chilling coldness that enveloped her instantly subsided, so she exhaled deeply, then raised her eyes and smiled at Liu Qi, "Nothing, I just wanted to come over and take a look."

Upon hearing this, Liu Qi's eyes narrowed slightly, and he immediately stood up, with the withered yellow leaves on his body slowly falling off.

After she hung the Jingji Knife back on her waist, she walked towards Xu Fangfei silently. Just as she passed by her, she said calmly, "Let's go back first."

After saying this, he walked straight along the path towards the outside of the woods without stopping.

Xu Fangfei turned around and looked at her younger sister's gradually receding back. She couldn't help but frown. She didn't know if it was her illusion, but she felt that the coldness from her younger sister was becoming more and more creepy.

The woods where Liu Qi practiced martial arts were not very close to the villa in the suburbs. After leaving the woods, he had to cross a stretch of fields.

Seeing Liu Qi walking out of the woods, the farmers working in the fields looked up.

These are the tenant farmers who rented the fields from the Xu family. Although the Xu family is relatively tolerant among the wealthy families in Qingjiang Prefecture, these tenant farmers work hard all year round, and after paying the rent to the Xu family, they can still feed their families. This is considered a blessing from God!

Prosperity, people suffer; death, people suffer.

A simple line of poetry can outline the life of ordinary people throughout history.

The looks these farmers gave Liu Qi were also mixed with lust that was difficult to conceal. Sometimes Liu Qi could even hear their unbearable whispers to each other from afar.

Eating men and women, human desires.

The masters of the world and the farmers in the fields are no more than this.

Of course, the same is true of the fear of death.

These farmers who have worked in the fields all their lives found it difficult to understand that people who practiced martial arts had five senses that were different from ordinary people, so they dared to whisper to each other about Liu Qi.

But when Liu Qi broke a tree that two people could hug together with his bare hands in front of them, these people only dared to watch him secretly from afar from then on.

Xu Fangfei hurriedly caught up from behind. Just as she reached the position side by side with Liu Qi, she noticed the farmers along the way lowering their heads and dodged, so she took back what she was about to say.

That’s right, with my martial arts skills, there is no dangerous place in this world.

Xu Fangfei, who originally wanted to express her concern to Liu Qi, immediately shut her mouth and followed Liu Qi's steps back to the villa.

This villa far away from the city was an asset acquired by Grandpa Liu Qi in the past. Apart from the spacious place, there is nothing special about it.

The old man seems to like spacious places, and the same is true for the old house on West Street.

In addition to an old steward, there were two maids in charge of cleaning the courtyard, as well as a young girl who was temporarily called from a nearby farmer's house by the old steward after Liu Qi arrived.

Liu Qi didn't like being served closely, so she didn't bring a maid with her when she came to the villa this time.

However, the old steward always felt that the girl would be of use sooner or later, so he let her stay. In addition to serving tea and water to Liu Qi, she also did odd jobs with the two maids.

When they arrived not far from the villa, Liu Qi looked at the side door in the distance. Standing at the side door was not the usually timid country girl, but a tall figure.

Liu Qi narrowed his eyes slightly.

What is he doing here?
Seeing Liu Qi and Xu Fangfei approaching, the tall, sculpture-like figure at the side door suddenly came to life, and immediately walked forward, cupped his fists towards the two of them, and said, "Miss Liu."

Liu Qi did not stop at all, passed by the other person and entered the courtyard through the side door.

Xu Fangfei seemed to have expected this. She stopped and shook her head at her brother-in-law and said, "I've already told you that Fangfu might not see you."

The person who came was Fang Weixian.

Fang Weixian's face was calm, and he didn't seem to care about Liu Qi's ignoring him just now. Instead, he looked at the side door that Liu Qi entered and said in a deep voice: "Since you didn't directly refuse Fang from entering, it means that Miss Liu...Xu is not unwilling to see me."

He lowered his eyes slightly and continued, "Now that Qingjiang Prefecture has gathered so many people from the underworld, ordinary people will definitely be affected in the long run. The only way now is to ask her to come forward and make these people from the underworld leave!"

Xu Fangfei shook her head and sighed, "Weixian, it's not that my sister-in-law doesn't want to help you, it's just that my sister has always made her own decisions, even my uncle and aunt... can't interfere."

Fang Weixian nodded and said, "I know, I am very grateful to my sister-in-law for bringing me here!"

Xu Fangfei waved her hand: "Don't thank me yet. You should know my little sister's temper. Don't confront her. If you offend my little sister, I won't be able to explain to my parents-in-law and your eldest brother!"

Fang Weixian nodded with deep concern after hearing this.

The name of the Overlord is so powerful in the world that he had already made plans for the worst when he came here today.

Then Fang Weixian's face became serious, and he walked resolutely into the courtyard through the side door.

Xu Fangfei looked at her brother-in-law's back as he disappeared at the door, sighed helplessly, and then followed him in.

Liu Qi was already sitting in the room, drinking tea comfortably.

It was not until the maid said that there was a garrison commander outside who requested something that Liu Qi slowly poured out his teacup and then asked the maid to go out and let the person in.

Not long after the maid left the room, Fang Weixian strode in.

"willow……"

"Let's sit down and talk." Liu Qi interrupted Fang Weixian's salute.

Fang Weixian was stunned for a moment, but then he glanced around and went straight to a chair and sat down. As soon as he sat down, he hurriedly told the purpose of his visit.

It turned out that Liu Qi had used Feng Qun's mouth to announce to the world that she was going to fight Jiang Jiyu to the death, causing her reputation as the Overlord to stir up a huge wave in the martial arts world.

Afterwards, he killed Tang Li in front of the Beggar Gang's Junshan headquarters, and ruthlessly killed countless people on the way back to Qingjiang Prefecture, causing memorials from surrounding government offices to gather in the capital like snowflakes.

As a result, Liu Qi became truly famous in the underworld, and she even heard the name "Ba Wang" from the mouths of farmers in the other courtyard.

Compared to the half-understanding of ordinary people, people in the martial arts world are more aware of the importance of Liu Qi.

After the news of the death of General Zhou Weiyang spread, the martial arts world suddenly lost a "master", and before people in the martial arts world had time to feel regret for the death of the general, a new top master emerged.

If before this people in the martial arts world were still skeptical about Liu Qi's victory over Xiu Shaoyang, after the news of the duel with Jiang Jiyu spread, almost everyone was convinced that a new top master named "Liu Qi" had been born in the martial arts world.

During the time when Liu Qi came to the villa, people from all over the country had already gathered in Qingjiang Mansion. Most of them came to watch the fun and wanted to take the opportunity to see the only top female martial arts expert in the martial arts world.

Moreover, as the Overlord's name spread throughout the nine provinces, so did Liu Qi's stunning beauty, which undoubtedly aroused the curiosity of people in the martial arts world.

Of course, there are also some people with impure motives among these gangsters who appear in Qingjiang Prefecture.

So Feng Qun asked Fang Weixian, who was now the garrison commander of Qingjiang Prefecture, to send troops to maintain public order.

When Fang Weixian first arrived at Qingjiang Prefecture, he was busy reorganizing the military. Although he had thousands of soldiers at his disposal, most of them had been out of battle for a long time under the command of the previous garrison commander Wu Lingfeng, and there were less than a thousand people who could be used for military purposes.

Moreover, there was a lack of military equipment, especially strong bows and crossbows specially designed for people from the martial arts world, and there were not even fifty sets available!

Fang Weixian thought about it for a long time, and finally, at Feng Qun's suggestion, he had to ask his eldest sister-in-law to take him to the villa, where he met the person who tied the bell, Liu Qi!
In fact, Liu Qi already knew what happened in the city, as Liu Shijiu had just been there yesterday.

Liu Qi also knew what Fang Weixian was worried about. People in the martial arts world have always ignored the laws of the court, especially after being suppressed by the general for twenty years. Now everyone is holding a grudge and may vent it at any time.

According to Nineteen, there are now no less than three hundred martial artists gathered in Qingjiang Prefecture, and there are many masters among them.

Perhaps it was because they had been suppressed for too long, so when Liu Qi announced to the world that he wanted to fight Jiang Jiyu, the reaction in the martial arts world was so intense.

In other words, not all of these martial artists who came to Qingjiang Prefecture came just to see Liu Qi. Some of them probably came to put on an act for the government.

In fact, today's government, except in the capital and a few places where imperial power is concentrated, is indeed unable to suppress local underworld forces.

Xiao Qifeng is not Zhou Weiyang. After ascending the throne and becoming emperor, he still lives the same as he did in the East China Sea. Naturally, it is impossible for him to imitate Zhou Weiyang and travel the world again, even if he really has the ability to do so!
Zhou Mi once told Liu Qi that Xiao Qifeng was not the best candidate for the throne, but he was the only candidate.

She had advised Zhou Weiyang in those days that if the imperial court forced the martial arts world into its sphere of influence, it would only burn itself in the end. However, Zhou Weiyang was determined to surpass Taizu Xiao Lang, and suppressed the martial arts world with thundering means for twenty years. Only when he was dying did he understand Zhou Mi's heartfelt words.

However, Zhou Weiyang had already suffered the Nine Nether Qi invading his bone marrow, leaving him powerless. In the end, he could only follow Zhou Mi's plan and lure Xiao Qifeng to the capital, leaving his affairs after his death in his hands.

Today, Liu Qi is no longer at the top level he was when he first met Xiao Qifeng in the palace.

She couldn't help but wonder, if Xiao Qifeng really governed the world in an orderly manner as Zhou Weiyang wished before his death, would he still be Xiao Qifeng?
Liu Qi vaguely felt that Xiao Qifeng's "Tao" might be contrary to Zhou Weiyang's dying wish.

The sea is changing...

Now I am trapped in the deep palace, how can I see the vast ocean!

Now, as Liu Qi's understanding of the ultimate state becomes deeper, she feels that the word "Tao" is more and more unfathomable. Sometimes she even thinks that if she had any doubts about her own path along the way, she would have already perished and turned into a cup of yellow earth.

"Captain Fang, I understand everything." Liu Qi picked up the teacup and said softly, "I think you came here today under someone's guidance."

Fang Weixian hesitated for a moment and said, "I went to see Prefect Feng before coming down."

Sure enough it was him!

Liu Qi was not surprised by Fang Weixian's answer. After all, Feng Qun was the first person who clearly expressed his desire to serve her.

Liu Qi stared at the not-so-delicate porcelain cup in his hand for a moment, then suddenly raised his free left arm, with his five fingers slightly bent and spread out towards somewhere in the room.

Whoosh!
A short knife placed on the table not far away appeared in Liu Qi's hand in the blink of an eye.

Liu Qi casually threw the dagger to Fang Weixian.

Fang Weixian caught the dagger with both hands. Before he could take a closer look, he heard Liu Qi's calm voice.

"Hang this knife above the city gate and tell the people in the city that if there is still one person left in the city when I return in two days, he will be killed by this knife!"

Fang Weixian was obviously stunned for a moment, then he lowered his eyes to look at the dagger in his hand, and faintly saw the words "Huamei" engraved on the blade.

It has now spread in the martial arts world that Overlord Liu Qi carries three short swords with him.

One of them is called the Jingji Sword.

The second one is called Yuliu Knife.

The third one is called eyebrow knife.

Not only that, even the styles and origins of the three swords were recorded in detail.

Fang Weixian tightly grasped the scabbard, hesitated for a moment, stood up, clasped his fists towards Liu Qi and said, "Thank you!"

Whether it works or not, go back and try it first!

That night, the eyebrow-painting knife was hung above the west gate of Qingjiang Prefecture, and official notices were posted all over the streets and alleys. Suddenly, the people in the city found that those outsiders who were brandishing swords and guns were quietly leaving.

Prefect Feng Qun, wearing his official hat and robe, sat in the lobby, listening to his subordinates' reports, and a knowing smile appeared on his face.

After his subordinate finished speaking, he sighed softly, "Reputation..."

Something that many people dream of was so easily obtained by a girl who was less than 20 years old.

"How long will it take for the eldest master and the second young master of the Xu family to arrive in the city?" Feng Qun asked.

Xu Yongyuan and Xu Qingjiang, one returned from the capital and the other from Changfeng Escort Agency, and the journey was long for both of them.

The subordinate replied respectfully: "The eldest master of the Xu family should be here tomorrow. As for the second young master Xu Qingjiang..."

Hearing his men's hesitation, Feng Qun frowned and said, "Tell the truth about what happened!"

The subordinate's body trembled, and then said in a deep voice: "According to the report from below, Xu Qingjiang's family of three suddenly disappeared in the inn where they stayed last night, and their whereabouts have not been found yet!"

Feng Qun's eyes narrowed into a line instantly when he heard that.

……

It was the third day after Fang Weixian returned to the city with a knife.

In the morning, Liu Qi entered the city alone from the west and took back the eyebrow knife hanging on the city gate.

At noon, in the middle of the road at the west gate of the city, eight heads of men and women were neatly placed. It was said that they were all outsiders.

In the evening, the Xu family on West Street decorated the house with lights and colors to celebrate the family reunion!

(End of this chapter)