The Gallant Knight in s.h.i.+ning Armour

　　I was very surprised to find that I was the first to speak. But what could I do? I couldn't let this girl, I mean, young master Shen get taken advantage of, right? Furthermore, this matter is our… Wait, no. It was all Su Xiao's fault! This wouldn't have had happened if he didn't to retaliate.

　　Long Zaitian contemptuously scanned the area seemingly looking for the person who just spoke out. He didn't realise that it was me at first glance, but he made eye contact with me the next moment, clearly realising it was me.

　　We've now met face to face three times now. The first time was when he came to pick a fight with Song Ou, and the second time was back at the Qilin Guards' main courtyard.

　　But this was the first time we actually had a conversation.

　　He narrowed his eyes as he looked at me.

　　"Were you the one who just spoke out?"

　　What? You want a face-to-face fight?

　　I looked at Song Ou. He still had a pale face and was still repeating, "Yiren… How could Yiren……" as if he had become r.e.t.a.r.ded. Looks like I can't rely on him to tank this time. I looked at young master Shen and noticed he was full of worry. It looked like he didn't have any idea for how to deal with Long Zaitian. Well, it's only fair. While he's the same age as Boss Shen, Boss Shen has always been the leader between them. His experience and chest couldn't compare to his sister. Hmm… especially his chest.

　　It looks like I, the gallant knight in s.h.i.+ning armour will have to deal with things here.

　　"Yes, I am the one who spoke out."

　　"Oh?"

　　Long Zaitian took a few steps over. He only realised we were similar in height when he got closer, so he had to raise his head to look at me. My height must've made him feel a little pressured so he didn't fly off the handle, and instead asked: "Who are you? What's your name?"

　　"Hmm, about that… I'm a new recruit constable. My last name is Li."

　　"Heh! You trying to lie to my face? Your surname is Li? There are only three new recruits at Liu Shan Men: Tang Ye, Su Xiao and Ming Feizhen. I've met Tang Ye and that crazy b.i.t.c.h Su Xiao. You were the one backing Su Xiao back at our main courtyard. Could you be Ming Feizhen?"

　　"You are mistaken, Captain Long. My surname really is Li."

　　"You still trying to fool me? So is your surname Li, and first name Laozi? Are you going to mock me now?" Long Zaitian chuckled. He narrowed his eyes and mocked me: "You think you can fool me with something like that? Hmm?"

　　There's no way I'd use something so simple.

　　"No, no, no, my first name is the character Ba, from Bashu, except doubled up."

　　"Hmm?"

　　Long Zaitian seemed to be confused by what I said, and thought about it.

　　"Double ba character? What the f.u.c.k? If the character ba is doubled up….." Long Zaitian frowned with distrust. He tried to combine the characters in his mind, "Baba?"

　　"Yes son?"

　　Everybody around burst out in laughter.

　　There's no way you can defend against me, Captain Dragon Licking the Ground.

　　Long Zaitian finally realised his mistake and went completely red in the face. Furious, he drew his sabre. He looked like he was going to explode if he didn't shave my face off on the spot.

　　"How dare you?! I'll skin you!!"

　　Didn't you say you wouldn't fall for my tricks? I almost believed you.

　　Long Zaitian swung his blade at me. I took a step back and raised my hand gently using Taichi with perfect posture, comparable to when I practiced every morning with old Huang.

　　Long Zaitian paid me no heed, raised his hand to feint and shouted: "Dodge three slashes if you can!"