Kidnapping
The sudden and shocking turn of events caused screams to erupt from the men and women inside the high walls, creating quite a commotion!
Several figures were about to launch themselves, but were forced back by the sudden explosion of flames. Someone shouted, "Be careful! This fire is strange; the temperature is extremely high!"
Damn it! This isn't high. The green flames on my body are truly high. I'll let you taste them when I get the chance. Yue Qianchou hid in a dark corner, observing the movements.
"Fire!" "Fire!" "Help, put out the fire!"... The chaotic sounds inside were incessant.
In the homes of officials and commoners surrounding the Prime Minister's Mansion, windows were pushed open one by one. Many shirtless men stared in disbelief as the raging fire that rose from the sky engulfed the entire Prime Minister's Mansion. They were all dumbfounded, and the words "Heavenly Fire Descends" popped into their minds.
Suddenly, a series of loud "bangs" came from inside the high walls, like the sound of raging waves. Yue Qianchou narrowed his eyes and saw towering waves surging up from inside the high walls, rushing towards the descending fiery clouds.
"Crackling and popping..." The sound of water being splashed into hot oil rang out in the air. As the water and fire clashed, a misty fog immediately rose up, creating a truly hazy scene. Then came a series of "bangs" as towering waves of water surged one after another, finally extinguishing most of the flames falling from the sky.
It was obvious that several people had acted together. Yue Qianchou was a little annoyed. It was good to be born into a wealthy family. He guessed that there was something like an artificial lake inside, and some expert had used the lake water to put out the fire, which ruined his mood.
However, in that short time, not all the flames were extinguished. After all, these were no ordinary fires; some still managed to escape and rise brilliantly red within the high walls. This finally put his mind at ease; otherwise, coming to set fire in the dead of night would have been a wasted effort.
"People are burning to death! Help put out the fire..." The screams from inside started again.
Dozens of figures shot out from the mist, flashing to the highest points of the surrounding houses. Two figures even soared into the sky, silently observing their surroundings. They found no suspicious individuals; they estimated that the troublemakers had probably already escaped under the cover of the fire. If they were truly seeking revenge or provocation, a fight would likely have already broken out.
At the main gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion, a large group of men and women ran out in panic, all looking at the brightly lit residence with lingering fear. At this moment, a large contingent of soldiers appeared from nowhere and rushed into the residence to put out the fire.
After a while, several cultivators surrounded a middle-aged man with a livid face and no beard, along with several women and children, and escorted them out. Soon after, a large group of people arrived and surrounded them again, in a similar protective manner.
Yue Qianchou was suspecting that this man was the prime minister, he suddenly heard him shout loudly, "Search for him! Find the arsonist!" His tone was unusually angry.
These words Yue Qianchou's identity. However, this prime minister looked to be only around forty years old. It was truly remarkable that someone so young could become prime minister; he probably wouldn't be able to do so without some powerful connections.
The cultivators on the high ground were speechless. The person who set the fire must be a cultivator, and they had probably already fled. Who would wait to catch them? Besides, where would they find them in this vast sea of people? But the soldiers who were paid to serve were just following orders, and they didn't know much about the situation. They immediately dispersed to search the streets.
Yue Qianchou's eyes flickered in the shadows. Lu Wanqian, whom he was looking for, was guarding the Prime Minister's family with a group of cultivators, along with dozens of other cultivators around them. It seemed that trying to steal the chicken by himself was a bit too optimistic. There was no other way but to use the prepared plan and take a more forceful approach.
A group of soldiers rushed into the alley where Yue Qianchou was hiding. He suddenly disappeared, and the soldiers left after searching the alley. When Yue Qianchou reappeared, he was dressed in black night clothes. In addition to him, there were also fifty masked men in black clothes in the alley, standing in two rows against the wall.
Yue Qianchou pointed to the surrounded Prime Minister's family, gesturing for a swift resolution. He had originally intended to settle accounts with Lu Wanqian, but since the Special Forces Team had been mobilized, he couldn't leave without making some appearance fees. This Prime Minister, with so many cultivators protecting him, must be quite lucrative; he planned to kidnap him first.
The captain quickly relayed instructions to the team members behind him, then gave Yue Qianchou an "OK" sign. Yue Qianchou nodded slightly, and fifty figures swiftly emerged from the alley, charging directly towards the Prime Minister's family, who were heavily guarded by soldiers.
"Not good!" The cultivators on the surrounding high points cried out in alarm and rushed forward, but once they engaged in combat, they were filled with regret, not even having a chance to escape...
Most of these people were Foundation Establishment and Core Formation stage cultivators, with few even Nascent Soul Realm stage. They were no match for these fifty Tribulation Transcendence stage Special Forces Team soldiers. Moreover, Special Forces Team soldiers always emphasized coordinated attacks; even against a weak opponent, it was usually a two-on-one fight. They would only resort to one-on-one combat as a last resort.
A flurry of flashes of light, accompanied by a series of crackling sounds and screams, quickly took care of most of the enemy.
Two long howls echoed from the sky, carrying two figures that swiftly pounced down. Ten Special Forces Team soldiers leaped into the air to meet the descending figures, engaging them in combat. Immediately afterward, two more long howls rang out from inside the Prime Minister's Mansion, and two more figures flashed in. Without a word, ten more Special Forces Team soldiers immediately went to meet them, playing the game of numbers against numbers!
"Release the arrows!" Among the soldiers protecting the Prime Minister, a general brandished his sword and gave the order. Hundreds of archers immediately drew their bows. However, before the bows were fully drawn, dozens of flying swords rushed in like lightning, unleashing a devastating attack. Limbs and severed legs flew everywhere, and cries of agony filled the air.
The soldiers around had never fought a battle like this before. They were so terrified that they dropped their weapons and fled in panic. The officials and civilians in the surrounding area had already locked their windows and doors tightly, fearing that they might be caught in the crossfire.
The ten Special Forces Team soldiers in the air quickly dealt with the two early Tribulation stage and immediately flashed into the Prime Minister's Mansion to help the other ten teammates fight the two mid Tribulation stage.
The remaining thirty Tribulation Transcendence stage experts surrounded them, and Lu Wanqian and the other cultivators turned pale with fright, no longer daring to fight back. The prime minister looked around at the group of men in black and shouted, "Who exactly are you? How dare you attack ordinary mortals? Aren't you afraid of being condemned by the entire Cultivation World?" The women and children huddled together beside him were crying.
"Stop your bullshit! If it weren't for the cultivators protecting you, I wouldn't even bother with you." Yue Qianchou quickly jumped over, pointed at several cultivators, and shouted, "Surrender obediently, or you'll be killed without mercy."
No one dared doubt the truth of this statement. Several Special Forces Team soldiers flashed over, swiftly sealing the Dantian of the men, and then knocked the prime minister and his family unconscious. They then blasted open a roadside house, grabbing two men each and slipping inside.
After Yue Qianchou slipped into the house, he immediately ran back out. Violent crashing sounds came from inside the high wall opposite. He found it strange; how come twenty Special Forces Team soldiers hadn't dealt with the other two yet? They weren't experts at the late Tribulation Transcendence stage Realm. If this dragged on any longer, attracting powerful opponents would be troublesome.
A flying sword flicked from his sleeve, and he darted into the high walls of the Prime Minister's Mansion. He glanced around and immediately thought, "No wonder." He saw two old men huddled together, one of them holding a green bowl in mid-air. The bowl radiated a green, precious light, forming a protective aura.
More than twenty team members unleashed a barrage of flying swords, but they were unable to break through the green protective aura. Clearly, the opponent possessed a rather formidable defensive Law Treasure.
Another old man shouted angrily, "Who are you? Why are you attacking the Prime Minister's Mansion? Don't you know the background of the Prime Minister's Mansion?" Judging from his appearance, he was obviously only brave enough to curse from inside, probably because he was scared by the Special Forces Team soldiers.
"Make way!" Yue Qianchou flashed forward, and the Special Forces Team soldiers immediately made way for him. Without further ado, Yue Qianchou flicked his sleeves, and countless black flying swords shot out from his cuffs...
The two old men were startled. They were Yue Qianchou simultaneously controlling so many flying swords, but after glancing at their protective aura, they calmed down. The old man holding the treasure bowl sneered, "Don't waste your time on useless efforts, mere flying swords..."
Before the words were finished, a series of rustling sounds rang out as the black flying sword swiftly pierced through the green protective aura. The two old men's bodies were instantly riddled with holes, blood gushing out...
The two looked at each other in disbelief, their eyes filled with sorrow. "Ah..." Before dying, they both let out a mournful cry, then collapsed to the ground, their eyes wide open in death...
Inside the imperial palace of the Great Yang Kingdom, in a secluded pavilion, a solitary lamp flickered, and two elderly men in plain robes were playing chess. Beside them, another elderly man watched the game, remarking, "Burning and fighting all this time, I wonder who dares to cause trouble at Yin Baikang's grandson's house."
An old man holding a black chess piece pondered, "Who cares who he is? Yin Baikang has many descendants, and to actually place his grandson in the Great Yang Kingdom as prime minister is really going too far. It would be good if someone made a fuss about it." He then filled in a vacancy with a black chess piece.
Another elderly man playing chess picked up a white piece and stared at the chessboard, saying, "There's no other way. Yin Baikang has the cultivation of the late Spirit Transformation stage, which is one level higher than Master. He shamelessly went to Master himself, and Master couldn't refuse him, so he could only reluctantly agree."
An elderly man watching from the sidelines said with a wry smile, "I'm afraid that if something happens, it will implicate us."
He had barely finished speaking when two deep, mournful howls echoed through the night sky, causing all three to change color. The old man who had spoken earlier exclaimed in astonishment, "The two bodyguards protecting that boy have been in trouble?"
The three men looked at each other, then let out a long howl in unison, abandoning their game of chess, and their three figures quickly disappeared into the night...
Yue Qianchou picked up the now-dull treasure bowl from the ground and tossed it into his Storage Bag. Just then, he heard three echoing howls approaching from afar, the sounds seemingly coming at incredible speed. His expression changed slightly, and he immediately waved his hand, saying, "Quick, let's go! It looks like late Tribulation Transcendence stage expert is coming!" He led his group swiftly over the high wall and slipped into a hole in a nearby house...
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