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"Alright, without further ado, you all set off immediately." Li Kaishan looked at Wang Yi and said, "Wang Yi, you and Niu Meng must protect my sister well, understand?"
"Yes," Wang Yi and Niu Meng replied in unison, slightly taken aback.
"Chen Er Gou, you take my sister down the mountain right away," Li Kaishan waved his hand.
Wang Yi and Niu Meng felt somewhat helpless; they hadn't expected things to change so quickly. At this rate, they didn't know when they would be able to take revenge. Clearly, it was impossible now. With their strength, attempting to assassinate Li Kaishan would be tantamount to seeking death. Kidnapping Li Yuyan to threaten Li Kaishan was out of the question for them; it went against their principles. There was a debt to be repaid to the right person, and using a woman as leverage was no different from being a beast. However, if they resigned at such a critical moment, Li Kaishan would undoubtedly become suspicious, with dire consequences.
"Father, you need to hurry," Li Yuyan's eyes became misty as she rushed over and tightly hugged Li Kaishan, crying, "I can't bear to part with you."
"Silly girl, you're about to cry like a Calico Cat," Li Kaishan sighed, his face seeming much older as he looked at Li Yuyan. "While I'm not around, you must take good care of yourself and not make me worry."
"Of course! Don't worry, Father; I will take care of myself. But you must hurry," Li Yuyan's face flushed red as two tears fell from her eyes, trickling down her smooth cheeks and lingering on her chin.
"I promise you, I will come back for you," Li Kaishan took a deep breath and waved his hand. "Go down the mountain!" He felt deeply saddened; seeing his precious daughter like this made him doubt whether what he was doing was right. But he knew this was incredibly important for him; it was a gamble—a gamble of life and death.
Li Yuyan choked back tears as she bid farewell.
The Mountain Base had already prepared the carriage, with six Bandit guards accompanying them. They were strong and robust, dressed in uniform attire and carrying Pudao weapons. All were trusted subordinates of Li Kaishan.
Wang Yi and Niu Meng exchanged glances, both startled. The six were all powerful individuals; the weakest among them was at the fifth level of Earth Spirit Realm, with one or two even just a step away from the Mysterious Realm—a formidable lineup.
Chen Er Gou looked somewhat tense as he glanced around before riding ahead and shouting, "Let's go!" The six mounted their horses and galloped off as the convoy embarked on a perilous journey.
Wang Yi gazed into the distance beyond the mountains when suddenly an inexplicable sense of crisis arose within him, as if disaster were imminent. It was an unclear feeling that surged from deep within his heart without any trace.
"Niu Meng, stay alert," Wang Yi said seriously as he looked at Niu Meng.
"Yes, big brother," Niu Meng nodded in agreement without suspicion.
Chen Er Gou was already tense; upon hearing Wang Yi's words, his sunken eyes flickered uneasily as he asked, "Brother Wang, did you notice something?"
"No, but I feel danger approaching us," Wang Yi replied earnestly.
"Danger? Brother, I think you're just scared!" a burly man in black laughed heartily, dismissing Wang Yi's concern.
"Shut up! Pay attention, you must protect my sister well." Chen Er Gou frowned and glanced at Wang Yi, surveying the six people.
"Yes." The group of Bandits looked startled and quickly responded.
Li Yuyan sat inside the carriage, feeling restless and anxious, as if something significant was about to happen. Frustrated, she opened the gauze window and asked, "Er Gou, why hasn't my father arrived yet?"
"Sister, don't worry. There are many brothers to help, and there are years of savings that need to be sorted out. But I believe Big Boss will arrive soon," Chen Er Gou said with a smile.
Li Yuyan was naive, but Wang Yi could clearly see that Chen Er Gou's smile was forced, as if he had some unspoken concerns.
"Brother Chen, how long will it take to get to Yong City from here?" Wang Yi asked casually, his expression shifting.
Chen Er Gou looked at the scorching sun, licked his cracked lips, and said, "I estimate we can arrive before evening. Brother Wang, is there something on your mind?"
"No," Wang Yi shook his head.
"Everyone..." Chen Er Gou called out when suddenly a scream pierced the air from behind them, chilling their hearts.
The horses were startled and began to neigh wildly. The Bandits were alarmed and turned around to see an arrow piercing through a black-clad man's chest, blood gushing out as he collapsed to the ground with a thud.
"Ayu." Chen Er Gou shouted, a flicker of fear crossing his eyes as he sternly demanded, "Who? Show yourself!"
Wang Yi and Niu Meng exchanged glances, both recognizing the shock in each other's eyes. A Fivefold Martial Artist from Earth Spirit Realm had been killed so easily and without warning; it was clear how formidable the hidden assailant must be.
The five Black-Clad Men drew their blades with a clang, scanning the vast Deep Forest with vigilant eyes.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Suddenly, a series of piercing whistling sounds filled the air, cutting through it. Looking up, they saw over ten arrows flying toward them densely like a swarm of locusts.
"Dodge!" Chen Er Gou shouted in alarm, raising his arm urgently.
Wang Yi and Niu Meng quickly drew their Kaiyang Swords and shouted to the panicking Dark Horse.
"Leave no one alive except for the women."
In an instant, the sound of galloping hooves echoed from a hundred meters away, urgent and intense, as if the earth itself trembled beneath the pounding. Within moments, more than ten Blood-Clothed Men appeared before everyone, each wielding a large blade, their eyes fierce and exuding a thick aura of killing intent. The crowd felt as if they were enveloped by a chilling atmosphere of slaughter.
Five Black-Clad Men rode forward, their murderous aura swirling around them, their gazes fixed on the approaching Blood-Clothed Guards.
"Who are you?" Chen Er Gou rode out and asked sternly. However, he was filled with dread; every one of these Blood-Clothed Men was at least at the fifth level of the Earth Spirit Realm, and he sensed a Profound Realm Warrior among them. This was a power on par with the Big Boss. If these Blood-Clothed Guards were here to find him and his companions, it would be dire.
Before long, the Blood-Clothed Guards were just twenty meters away.
The Blood-Clad Leader spoke coldly, devoid of emotion: "I will give you a chance. End your own lives immediately, and I will leave you with intact corpses; otherwise, you will die by being torn apart by horses."
The eyes of the other Blood-Clothed Guards seemed to be stained with blood, resembling beasts of slaughter as they stared at the crowd, their killing intent sweeping through the air.
Howl! Howl! Howl!
The five men in black urged their horses forward and roared like wolves, blocking the center of the official road. One of them urgently said, "Brother Chen, protect Sister and run."
Each of these more than ten Blood-Clothed Guards was equally matched in strength with them. Now willing to stay behind to block the Blood-Clothed Guards clearly indicated that the five had prepared for sacrifice.
"Take care." Chen Er Gou turned his horse back, tears in his eyes as he gritted his teeth and said, "Go." The Mountain Bandits were all people who had fallen into misfortune together, sharing a strong bond. Chen Er Gou had known these five men for years; they had become sworn brothers. He knew they would not return but felt helpless.
Kill! Kill! Kill!
The Blood-Clad Leader swung his large blade, and Blade Qi sliced through the air as more than ten Blood-Clothed Guards charged toward the five black-clad men like wild horses unleashed, their battle cries shaking the ground.
Wang Yi bitterly smiled; had he known someone would seek revenge against Heimu Mountain, he and his companion would never have mixed in. Now it was too late; they were caught in this disaster, facing life and death. Although those five black-clad men stayed behind to fight, everyone knew it was like trying to stop a chariot with an insect's arm—futile and akin to seeking death.
"Chen Er Gou, who are they? Father, where is Father?" Li Yuyan's face was filled with panic as she spoke with a trembling voice.
"Sister, don't worry. The Big Boss will be fine," Chen Er Gou said while sweating profusely. The severity of the situation far exceeded his expectations, but he tried to calm Li Yuyan down.
"Brother Chen, we need to think of a way now; otherwise, it won't be long before the Blood-Clothed Men catch up," Wang Yi understood that five men could not hold off the Blood-Clothed Guards for long and that they needed another plan.
"Bastard, what should we do now?" Niu Meng said angrily.
"The situation is urgent. Brother Wang, speak your mind!" Chen Er Gou also knew that with their strength, they couldn't hold out for long. Hesitating for a moment, he thought that since Wang Yi had asked, he must have a plan, and immediately inquired.
"With the four of us together, we are too conspicuous, and there is only this one official road. Sooner or later, we will be caught up. I suggest we split up," Wang Yi said firmly. It was just a matter of hunting down these characters, and the other side had already sent a Transcendent Realm Expert. One could imagine how powerful the forces preparing to deal with Li Kaishan were.
Upon hearing this, Chen Er Gou's mind raced. He realized that Wang Yi was right; taking the official road would eventually lead them into the hands of those Blood-Clothed Men. Their target was too obvious.
Chen Er Gou let out a sound and stopped the carriage, urgently saying, "Sister, get off." Then he turned to Wang Yi and said, "Wang Yi, although you brothers have not followed Big Boss for long, you have been treated well. My sister is the only flesh and blood of Big Boss; she cannot die. So I hope you and Niu Meng can drive the carriage to draw them away while I take my sister on foot to Yong City. At that time, you can find me according to the address on this note." He then took out a piece of paper and handed it to Wang Yi.
Niu Meng was furious and shouted, "Bastard! Are you sending us to our deaths?"
"Chen Er Gou, they are innocent! I..." Li Yuyan exclaimed in shock, her pretty face turning pale. Before she could finish speaking, Chen Er Gou struck her shoulder with his palm, knocking her unconscious. He carried her on his back and whispered, "Sister, I'm sorry."
"Let's go." Wang Yi took a deep breath. Chen Er Gou had asked him and Niu Meng to draw away the Blood-Clothed Men. He felt quite helpless; this was no different from going to their deaths. But given the urgent situation, splitting up was their only chance for survival. If all four of them traveled together, the Blood-Clothed Men would surely follow their trail and they would all perish.
"Big brother, he's sending us to our deaths!" Niu Meng exclaimed in surprise, not expecting Wang Yi to agree to this request. Unable to contain his anger, he shouted.
"Wang Yi, Big Boss gave me this life; I must protect my sister," Chen Er Gou said emotionally. Wang Yi's decision moved him deeply; even this man who had lived on the edge in the martial world couldn't help but shed tears.
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