Provoking Zhao Du, An Open Challenge!

"You little bastard! You got lucky this time!"

Seeing the killer of his son with his own eyes, Zhao Du could no longer control his hatred, his expression contorted as he spoke.

"Next time, I don't believe you'll be so lucky!"

"Heh!"

Faced with Zhao Du's blatant threat, Xu Jie couldn't help but grin and mock him in front of everyone.

"Lucky? I think you're just too useless! The mercenary group and captain you sent were nothing but trash. Maybe right now, they've already become demon dung! Are you waiting here specifically to mourn them?"

"!!!"

Xu Jie encountered Qin Lie's mercenary group and his personal guards?

Then how could he still be alive!

And from Xu Jie's words, Zhao Du had picked up on something.

This meant that the captain and the mercenaries were all dead!

This undisguised provocation, anyone who wasn't an idiot could tell.

Zhao Du's expression first showed a hint of shock, then he suddenly looked at Chu Mingyue, who was standing behind Xu Jie.

In his eyes, Xu Jie was just a student, how could he possibly contend with a peak second-rank captain?

Then, there was only one explanation...

It was Chu Mingyue, also a peak second-rank, who had protected Xu Jie, and possibly even killed his trusted subordinates in the wilderness.

Such acts of revenge were actually common among Martial Artists.

As long as there was no evidence, even if you said it out loud, or if everyone knew it, they couldn't do anything to you!

Just like Xu Jie now, openly admitting he killed Zhao Du's captain and mercenaries, so what?

Without substantial evidence, and with no witnesses, no one could accuse Xu Jie of killing the Guard Army.

"Chu Mingyue!"

Before Zhao Du could say anything, Xu Bin, who was beside him, spoke first, pointing directly at Chu Mingyue's family and issuing a cold warning.

"Because of your past actions, your family has been suppressed in the Central Prefecture for many years. You still haven't repented! I advise you to think carefully and don't do anything you'll regret, otherwise, your Chu family's situation will only get worse!"

Chu Mingyue: "..."

Xu Jie glanced over, giving Chu Mingyue, who was forcing a smile at him, a look of deep meaning.

The Chu family is in trouble?

Xu Jie didn't bother with this matter for now. His purpose in seeking out Zhao Du was to deliberately provoke him and lure this Guard Officer into the wilderness to kill him.

As for Xu Bin...

It wouldn't be long before he personally avenged this enemy!

So, Xu Jie turned to Zhao Du and said with a cold sneer, provoking him.

"Why all the nonsense? Zhao Du, you're just as useless as your son!"

"Xu Jie!"

Zhao Du could no longer hold back. He stepped forward a few paces, wishing he could devour Xu Jie on the spot. The killing intent in his eyes was almost tangible.

The next moment, Xu Bin placed a hand on Zhao Du's shoulder and reminded him softly.

"Calm down, he's provoking you to act!"

"..."

Zhao Du naturally knew this, but he just couldn't help it!

After taking a deep breath, Zhao Du decided he didn't want to stay on the city wall anymore and turned to leave.

Since the plan had failed and Xu Jie himself had returned, he no longer had a chance to kill Xu Jie during this beast tide.

"General Zhao!"

Seeing Zhao Du about to leave, Xu Jie suddenly spoke calmly, saying meaningfully.

"I plan to go out of the city. I wonder if you're interested in accompanying me?"

"???"

Zhao Du suddenly turned his head, sizing up the expressionless Xu Jie.

Xu Jie's words were essentially a declaration of war!

How dare a mere student provoke him, a Guard Officer? On what grounds?

Zhao Du couldn't help but look at Chu Mingyue, as if he had thought of something, and shook his head mockingly.

"Xu Jie, you're very clever. You know how to use the Chu family's influence to pressure me. Do you think I'm an idiot and will fall for your trick?"

Zhao Du dared not touch Chu Mingyue!

He wasn't like those mercenaries who knew nothing!

Even in the wilderness, with no one watching, Zhao Du wouldn't dare lay a hand on Chu Mingyue!

After all, with the Chu Family's powerful backing, most restrictions and laws that applied to ordinary martial artists were rendered ineffective.

If you truly provoked the Chu Family, they wouldn't need any pretense to kill you!

In Zhao Du's opinion, Xu Jie was merely using the Chu Family's influence to intimidate him.

Clever trick!

That's all you've got!

Hearing Zhao Du's words, Xu Jie smiled faintly. He glanced back at the silent Chu Mingyue and said calmly.

"Instructor Chu won't be leaving the city with me!"

What?

At these words, not only Zhao Du but even Xu Bin was shocked. They stared at Xu Jie in disbelief.

Is this kid trying to die?

"Hahaha!"

Zhao Du laughed, and after his laughter subsided, he said with a ferocious expression, "Kid, you've certainly got guts! I'll accompany you out of the city today!"

Xu Bin frowned, feeling something was off. Xu Jie was acting too arrogant, unnaturally so.

As Zhao Du walked past him, Xu Bin quietly reminded him.

"Watch out for an ambush!"

Ambush?

Heh!

Zhao Du scoffed. He was a third-rank martial artist who had fought his way out of the Outer Regions. Was he afraid of an ambush from a mere student?

With just one strike, he could instantly kill Xu Jie!

In the face of absolute power, all ambushes, schemes, and calculations were useless!

Completely blinded by his hatred, Zhao Du couldn't listen to any advice.

Fearing that Xu Jie might escape, he completely ignored Xu Bin and quickly followed Xu Jie down the city wall.

On the city wall.

Chu Mingyue watched Xu Jie and Zhao Du leave one after another, feeling a slight worry in her heart.

Even though she had immense faith in Xu Jie, believing there was nothing he couldn't do.

This was because Xu Jie had created too many miracles and impossible feats before.

However, this time, Chu Mingyue couldn't help but feel uneasy!

One had to know that Zhao Du was no ordinary martial artist. He was a true elite martial artist who had fought his way to the top, a fourth-layer expert in the middle stage of the Bone Forging Realm!

As for Xu Jie...

According to Chu Mingyue's knowledge, Xu Jie was only in the middle stage of the Pulse Opening Realm. There was a full major realm difference between them!

How could this fight possibly go?

No matter how prodigious a martial artist was, they couldn't defeat an opponent a full major realm above them!

Therefore, Chu Mingyue became restless, instinctively wanting to leave the city wall and secretly follow Xu Jie.

Seeing this, Xu Bin silently walked to the entrance of the stairs on the city wall, blocking the path down. He crossed his arms and smiled faintly.

"Miss Chu, did you know? Young Master Jiang will be arriving in Jincheng City soon!"

"..."

At these words, Chu Mingyue's head snapped up. She met Xu Bin's gaze with a complex and peculiar expression.

Earlier, when Xu Jie had inquired about Jiang Yan, she had already felt suspicious. Because logically, Xu Jie shouldn't have known Jiang Yan.