第129章 "血刃考验" (Blood-Edged Trial)

**129章： Swordsmen 的试炼**

「他们认为 Swordsmen 只是杀手和镖客」，林锋 continueed to probe, his eyes burning with curiosity.

Chenyang's expression turned solemn. "That's the truth. Many people view Swordsmen as nothing more than mercenaries, devoid of honor or principles. They think we're nothing but tools for hire, devoid of compassion or conscience."

Lin Feng's eyes narrowed. "But what about those who do uphold the code? The ones who dedicate their lives to justice and protection?"

Chenyang's gaze drifted off, lost in thought. "Ah, yes... those are the true Swordsmen. The ones who hold the sacred oath to protect the innocent and vanquish evil. They are the ones who embody the spirit of the sword."

Just then, a commotion erupted outside the room. The doors burst open, and a group of rough-looking thugs stormed in, their eyes scanning the room with hostility.

"Ah, looks like we have visitors," Chenyang said dryly, his hand instinctively moving to the hilt of his sword.

The leader of the thugs, a burly man with a scar across his cheek, sneered at Lin Feng. "You're the one they call the prodigy, huh? I've heard a lot about you, kid. You're quite the legend in the making."

Lin Feng's eyes locked onto the thug's, his heart racing with anticipation. "What do you want?"

The thug snorted. "We're here to deliver a message from the Black Dragon Society. They want you to know that you're not welcome here. You're a threat to their interests, and they'll stop at nothing to eliminate you."

Chenyang's expression turned cold. "You're wasting your time, kid. Lin Feng isn't someone to be intimidated by your petty threats."

The thug's face twisted into a snarl. "Oh, we're not here to threaten him. We're here to make an example out of him. You see, the Black Dragon Society has a little proposition for Lin Feng. They're willing to offer him a deal... if he's willing to betray the code of the sword."

Lin Feng's eyes flashed with anger. "I'll never betray the code. I'll never betray my own conscience."

The thug sneered. "We'll see about that. You have 24 hours to decide. After that, we'll come for you. And when we do, you won't be so lucky."

With that, the thugs turned and stormed out of the room, leaving Lin Feng and Chenyang in stunned silence.

What lies ahead for Lin Feng? Will he be able to resist the temptation of the Black Dragon Society's offer? Or will he succumb to the pressure and betray the code of the sword? The fate of the swordsmen hangs in the balance, as the drama unfolds.