The warrior was stunned into immobility by Qin Yu's might.
Qin Yu let out a cold snort and exerted force casually.
"Bang!"
With a muffled sound, the warrior stumbled back several steps.
He staggered, nearly losing his balance and falling face-first.
"Is that all you've got?"
Qin Yu showed no attempt to hide his contempt.
The warrior finally snapped out of his daze and instinctively looked down.
His arm was already covered in bruises and had lost all sensation.
If he had held on any longer, he would have lost that arm!
What ruthless methods.
He shivered all over and shamefully retreated behind Hishin Suke.
Though it was humiliating, it was far better than truly being crippled.
"Xiao Yu, I..."
Hishin Chihiro's small mouth parted, her eyes sparkling.
She wished she could rush into Qin Yu's arms right now.
Xiao Yu was the most handsome!
Qin Yu turned back coldly, "Who are you?"
"Huh?"
Hishin Chihiro didn't react in time.
Xiao Yu, are you serious with this coldness?
"Nuu!"
The small youkai, who had been hiding behind Hishin Chihiro, peeked out.
It cautiously looked at Qin Yu.
Qin Yu gave it a look.
The small youkai seemed to understand something.
"This one, is skilled."
"I must protect this for my master."
It jumped down from Hishin Chihiro.
Casually taking the doll from her hand, it vanished into the earth.
The entire action was executed flawlessly.
"Xiao Yu..."
Qin Yu glared at Hishin Chihiro, whose eyes were still red. Did she want to provoke him further by approaching him now?
Hishin Chihiro lowered her head and pouted.
I'm sorry, Xiao Yu...
Qin Yu grunted and finally turned his head.
"It's you. Still daring to show your face!"
Hishin Suke was glaring at him with a grim expression.
This good-for-nothing whose engagement his family had broken off!
"Ah, it's the Kanjin奉行 (Kanjin Magistrate). I only just noticed."
Qin Yu feigned surprise and cupped his hands in greeting.
His gaze swept over the debt collector standing beside Hishin Suke.
They had already colluded with the Fatui to this extent...
You old scoundrel, your days of running rampant are numbered.
Hishin Suke sneered,
"Assaulting someone and then playing dumb!"
Qin Yu smiled.
"A villain was committing a public assault, and I intervened righteously."
"My blood was boiling, and I didn't notice you, sir."
As he spoke, he looked back in surprise behind Hishin Suke.
"By the way, what were you saying just now, sir?"
"Could it be that this villain who committed the public assault was the Kanjin..."
Qin Yu trailed off, deliberately stopping himself.
He smiled without speaking.
"You!"
Hishin Suke's face changed slightly, and he shot a hateful glare into the distance.
The crowd was whispering amongst themselves, shaking their heads from time to time.
Most importantly, there was that noble and elegant young lady.
"It's the White Heron Princess!"
Someone shouted loudly.
The crowd parted, making a path.
Kamisato Ayaka walked over gracefully, holding a paper fan.
She bowed and smiled,
"Kanjin Magistrate, welcome."
"Are you here to attend the Shrine Maiden's festival?"
"Or perhaps... to catch the troublemaker disturbing the festival?"
A heavy accusation was thrown.
Hishin Suke's face turned grim.
How could he not understand the warning from the Kamisato family girl?
This festival was under the protection of the Shrine Maiden.
He had better think carefully before causing trouble!
"This troublemaker has nothing to do with our Kanjin奉行."
Hishin Suke said coldly.
At the same time, he subtly glanced at the person beside him and nodded slightly.
The person has been found, no need to clash with the Yashiro Commission.
Hishin Chihiro had inadvertently witnessed his dealings with the Fatui.
Though she might not have realized the full implications.
Hishin Suke had kept this secret buried within him.
Until he learned of Hishin Chihiro's escape today and flew into a rage.
If she were to carelessly reveal something, and the Shogun were to punish him...
Everything would be ruined!
Before the plan commenced, she had to be contained within the family!
"..."
Kamisato Ayaka's beautiful eyes narrowed.
It was the Fatui...
This information should be conveyed to her brother as soon as possible.
At this moment, Hishin Suke suddenly smiled.
"I heard the festival is being held, and I wanted to witness it."
His gaze, flashing with coldness, fell on Qin Yu.
Kid, he wouldn't let this insult slide so easily!
"Heh."
Qin Yu let out a light chuckle.
This old scoundrel wanted to teach him a lesson.
Indeed, in the next moment,
Hishin Suke changed his tone and sneered,
"But unfortunately, we are indeed here to apprehend someone."
Kamisato Ayaka smiled, "Please continue, sir."
Her gaze inadvertently swept over Qin Yu.
Could it be related to him?
"A friend of a foreign envoy was attacked in Inazuma..."
"I heard it was some kid named Qin Yu."
As Hishin Suke recounted, Qin Yu understood.
So this old scoundrel wanted to use the Fatui incident to get rid of him.
"...May I trouble White Heron Princess to assist us."
As soon as Hishin Suke finished speaking, the debt collector stepped forward slowly.
He looked at Qin Yu as if he were looking at a dead man.
Hishin Chihiro anxiously wanted to argue.
They were clearly slandering Xiao Yu!
Kamisato Ayaka's brows furrowed slightly, and she slowly shook her head.
"Regarding this matter, sir, please return."
"Once the Yashiro Commission completes its investigation, it will provide an explanation."
She was willing to trust Qin Yu.
Although she wasn't sure why the Fatui were involved with the Kanjin奉行.
But she was taking a gamble.
A gamble that the Fatui were not entirely clean.
As expected, Hishin Suke immediately said,
"The person must be taken away now!"
If they waited for the investigation, this excuse would no longer hold.
Kamisato Ayaka was gambling, and so was he.
Just as the two sides were at an impasse,
Qin Yu walked forward slowly.
"I say, there's no need for all this trouble."
He smiled and slowly unbuckled the katana at his waist.
The scabbard was a bit worn, looking quite dirty.
He looked at the debt collector.
His warm smile hid a cruel edge.
"Ultimately, this is just a personal grievance, isn't it?"
The debt collector let out a strange laugh.
He was the highest-ranking inspector among the debt collectors.
Within the Fatui ranks, he was undoubtedly a strong individual.
This kid wanted to duel him with a wooden stick he'd somehow acquired?
He truly didn't know the meaning of death!
"Heh, you owe the Fatui a debt, and it's time to pay."
A hoarse voice rang out as he slowly drew his exaggerated ceremonial blade.
A cold glint flashed, and an ominous aura surged.
The technology of Snezhnaya made this fierce blade exceptionally sharp.
It had also slain countless opponents.
"Xiao Yu!"
Hishin Chihiro's face turned anxious, and she instinctively moved to step forward.
Yoimiya quickly pulled her back.
Her eyes were also filled with worry as she looked at Kamisato Ayaka.
The latter calmly said, "I believe in Qin Yu."
Even so, she was aware of the equipment from Snezhnaya.
With Qin Yu's sword, it was likely...
A faint frost began to condense on her paper fan.
If anything went wrong, she was ready to act at any moment.
...
Qin Yu seemed oblivious to the danger and stepped forward.
"Foolish kid."
The debt collector's words were cut short before he could finish.
*Screech—!*
Qin Yu drew his sword in an instant, a cold glint flashing.
Faintly, it seemed to be accompanied by the roar of thunder.
He had somehow infused it with Electro.
【This mysterious sword, crafted by a country girl with her bare hands, its quality cannot be guaranteed.】
Such speed!
The debt collector's heart gave an inexplicable jolt as he raised his blade to meet the challenge.
This kid, there was no way he could contend with the fierce blade of the ceremonial weapon!
Facing the malevolent aura, Qin Yu's gaze remained calm.
He brought down his sword!
The next moment, a sword's hum echoed through the air.
Accompanied by the grinding sound of metal fracturing,
The ceremonial blade shattered.
"Wh... What!"
The debt collector's vision went black, as if all his strength had been drained.
His blade was stained with blood.
Only a stump remained.
Wait a minute...
Blood, where did the blood come from?
This kid wasn't injured... then...
The debt collector's consciousness plunged into icy coldness.
"Thump!"
Silence fell upon the scene.
Everyone looked at the sole figure standing there in shock.
He had actually killed him with a single strike!
Qin Yu's expression was calm, crimson droplets falling from his blade.
"He killed someone! He killed someone!"
Someone screamed.
Hishin Suke reacted and shouted furiously,
"Murdering a foreign envoy, you madman! Utterly wicked!"
"Hmm?"
Qin Yu slowly raised his head and smiled.
The crimson splashes on his face added a touch of ferocity.
"I spared him enough to breathe, he won't die."
Hishin Suke clearly wouldn't listen.
"Guards, seize him!"
Kamisato Ayaka's eyes flashed with coldness.
"Sir, are you perhaps not taking the Yashiro Commission seriously?"
Just as she was about to shield Qin Yu from the Kanjin奉行,
She suddenly froze.
What was this coldness she felt...
Hishin Suke roared, "Samurai! Are you all dead!"
He suddenly turned his head, only to stand there dumbfounded.
Numerous samurai lay on the ground, completely still.
"This, this!"
Hishin Suke was dumbfounded.
What kind of strength could instantly incapacitate so many samurai?!
Qin Yu's expression was strange, and he said softly,
"Thanks, the sword works well."
Someone with sharp eyes pointed tremblingly towards the darkness.
A tall and cold, elegant figure emerged slowly.
She casually tossed the last samurai aside and stepped on him.
Unwrapping a dessert.
With a "crunch,"
Everyone's heart gave a jolt.
What was going on? Eating dessert during a fight?!
"I heard Qin Yu needed backing."
"So, I came."