The sky had completely darkened. Just as the two were growing anxious, a figure slowly approached from a distance.
Yu Daohen and Meng Dalong’s expressions turned serious, and they vigilantly watched the movement outside the door.
As Yu Daohen prepared to condense his Samsara Blood Tear short sword to fight, he saw a familiar figure walking over.
Upon seeing the person, Yu Daohen’s face broke into a smile. He quickly got up and went to greet him, "Master Nan, you've finally arrived!"
Nanjing Shuo looked at Yu Daohen, whose face was filled with excitement, and then at the man sitting at the tea table inside. He frowned.
He recognized this person as Meng Dalong, who had fought his way onto the Black List with just a saber!
Nanjing Shuo didn't rush to ask Meng Dalong why he was there. "Master Yu, did you call me here for something?"
Yu Daohen chuckled and led Nanjing Shuo into the shop. "Master Nan, have some tea first."
Nanjing Shuo nodded and followed Yu Daohen to the tea table and sat down.
Just as Yu Daohen was about to introduce them, Nanjing Shuo spoke first, "Master Meng, I've heard much about you."
Meng Dalong smiled faintly and cupped his hands. "Master Nan, your name is also thunderous."
Both were Black List experts, so they must have met.
However, Meng Dalong rarely appeared in the martial world, so they had only met once or twice.
Seeing this, Yu Daohen cut to the chase. "Since you two know each other, I won't beat around the bush. I actually called Master Nan here regarding Brother Meng's matter."
"Brother Meng and I have been friends for many years. He's encountered some trouble this time, so I called Master Nan for help."
Friends for many years?
Meng Dalong was dumbfounded. When did he become so close to you?
However, since he had said so, how could he possibly refute it?
Upon hearing this, Nanjing Shuo was slightly surprised. "I didn't expect Master Yu to be such old friends with Master Meng."
Yu Daohen nodded slightly, chuckling inwardly.
He seized this opportunity to tell Nanjing Shuo that he and Meng Dalong were old friends.
The current martial world was turbulent, and every sect was in a state of panic.
Meng Dalong was unaffiliated and a Black List expert. Nanjing Shuo would definitely want to recruit him. But if he claimed to be an old friend of Meng Dalong, Nanjing Shuo would surely try to curry favor with him.
If he then made a small request, Nanjing Shuo would definitely not refuse.
As expected, seeing that Meng Dalong didn't object, Nanjing Shuo patted his chest. "Since he's Master Yu's friend, he's naturally my friend too. If Brother Meng is in trouble, I will definitely offer my full support."
Meng Dalong was a Black List expert and unaffiliated. The Spiritual Affairs Bureau was in dire need of such experts.
If Meng Dalong could truly join the Spiritual Affairs Bureau, they would have a greater chance of dealing with the Divine Religion.
Meng Dalong, standing beside them, looked at Yu Daohen and thought to himself.
This kid's thick skin is unbelievable, truly not letting go of any resource that can be exploited.
When it comes to thick skin, this kid has mastered it completely.
Yu Daohen waited for Nanjing Shuo's words and then slapped the table, saying, "Good, since Master Nan is so forthright, I won't hide anything."
Yu Daohen briefly explained the whole story.
Upon hearing this, Nanjing Shuo's expression turned grim. "Someone from Ghost Capital, and a Black List expert at that!?"
Yu Daohen nodded, secretly pleased, but his face remained expressionless. "Master Nan, you just need to stall that Black List expert. Leave the rest to Brother Meng and me."
"Hahahaha..." Nanjing Shuo's face contorted with distress.
The more readily he had agreed just now, the more his face hurt now.
Nanjing Shuo had initially thought it was just a minor conflict between Meng Dalong and some Black List expert in the martial world.
He thought he could resolve it with a simple mediation.
After all, with the nation facing a crisis, internal strife was absolutely not allowed.
But who would have thought it was dealing with an expert from Ghost Capital, and one with Black List strength?
This was a real battle, with real weapons.
He couldn't hold back his full strength.
"Alright, I will do my best."
Nanjing Shuo forced a smile, but inwardly he wished he could slap himself twice.
Why didn't he listen to the details before agreeing?
Yu Daohen picked up his teacup and said admiringly, "I never expected Master Nan to have such a chivalrous heart. This junior is impressed."
Nanjing Shuo tried to force a smile, but he couldn't manage one. "Master Yu is joking. Your friend is my friend, hehe~"
Nanjing Shuo picked up his teacup and took a sip of tea, feeling wronged.
He felt like he had been sold, and the person who sold him was telling him to count the money.
Even "killing the heart" couldn't describe his current mood.
Meng Dalong, standing beside them, also picked up his teacup and toasted. "Then we'll have to trouble you, Master Nan."
Nanjing Shuo waved his hand, feeling miserable.
Alas, he could only hope that Meng Dalong would remember this favor.
Black List experts fighting other Black List experts usually didn't go all out; at most, it would be a sparring match.
But if they truly fought, they would want to kill the opponent in one blow.
If the opponent were given a chance to breathe, it would be difficult to defeat them without paying a price.
Just as the three were about to discuss tactics, their expressions suddenly changed, and they looked towards the door.
Meng Dalong looked in the direction of the old street outside the door and slowly uttered two words: "They're here!"
Nanjing Shuo said nothing more. He unbuckled the long wooden box from his back, took out a completely black spear, and stared intently at the movement outside, feeling fortunate.
Fortunately, he had listened to his wife and brought his weapon.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have been confident in repelling an expert with near Black List strength.
"This is...!" Yu Daohen looked at the spear in Nanjing Shuo's hand with surprise.
It was no mistake!
The material was exactly the same as his Kanglong Mace. This was a spear among the Seven Profound Artifacts.
Seeing Yu Daohen's surprised expression, Nanjing Shuo smiled faintly. "Master Yu guessed correctly. This spear is made of the same material as your Kanglong Mace. It also has a resounding name: the Tiger Head Cobalt Gold Spear!"
"Tiger Head Cobalt Gold Spear!" Yu Daohen had heard this name before.
Wasn't this the weapon used by Ma Chao, one of the Five Tiger Generals of the Three Kingdoms?
Suddenly, a figure rushed to the shop entrance, about to swing a dagger.
Nanjing Shuo gripped the spear with both hands and thrust it forward.
*Puchi~*
The spear pierced directly through the figure's chest. As he withdrew the spear, Nanjing Shuo stomped his foot on the ground and charged out of the shop.
Seeing the more than ten people surrounding him, Nanjing Shuo steadied himself and swept his spear horizontally.
The more than ten people who had surrounded him were instantly swept back.
Yu Daohen looked at Nanjing Shuo's sweeping attack with a hint of surprise.
He had long heard that Nanjing Shuo's spear technique was unmatched, and that he had climbed the Black List with a single spear.
To this day, no one dared to challenge him.
However, this guy was usually a peacemaker, appearing wherever he was needed, and he had rarely been seen in action.
He had thought his spear skills were just rumors from the martial world, but he didn't expect them to be true.