Breaking Through the Siege, Counter-Hunting

The rooms lit up one by one.

Chaos erupted throughout the inn, with cries and shouts rising one after another.

Despite his bulging belly, the innkeeper was the fastest runner, clearly experienced.

"My lord, my entire family relies on this inn for a living. It's a small business, and we can't afford any trouble. I beg you, show mercy!"

Innkeeper Huang ran to the Silver Armored General and knelt with a thud, tears streaming down his face.

With such a large operation, if a fight broke out, his inn would surely be ruined, and he'd lose a fortune.

"How dare you, you commoner? I'm apprehending a criminal, and you dare to obstruct me?"

The Silver Armored General kicked Innkeeper Huang aside and shouted:

"Guards, this man is suspected of obstructing official business and harboring a criminal. Drag him away and detain him!"

"Yes!"

Several fierce-looking soldiers emerged from behind the Silver Armored General, pinning Innkeeper Huang to the ground and dragging him out.

"My lord, my lord, I wouldn't dare! I'm innocent!"

Innkeeper Huang's desperate cries silenced the inn.

Those inside obediently lined up, coming out one by one to be interrogated.

At the inn's entrance, two soldiers held up portraits, carefully comparing them to each person.

Meanwhile, several soldiers meticulously searched everyone's bodies.

The soldiers treated those from whom they found silver a bit better.

"Alright, not him. Move on, next."

Their attitude towards those from whom they found no silver was harsh.

"This one is suspicious! Drag him down for interrogation!"

The screams of those dragged away were enough to make one's scalp tingle.

The people behind them quickly learned their lesson. Many quietly returned to their rooms to bring some silver with them.

Ning Chuan, carrying Er Wa on his back, watched everything through the window.

"This damned world, where soldiers and bandits are one, officials and bandits are one. Ordinary people are nothing more than cattle, completely powerless!"

As the remaining people dwindled, Ning Chuan felt the atmosphere in the inn growing increasingly tense.

The Silver Armored General had his hand on his sword hilt, the archers had their bows and crossbows fully drawn, all ready for battle.

Ning Chuan glanced at a portrait held by a soldier downstairs and was instantly enraged.

"F*ck your ancestors! It's really my portrait? When did I become a notorious bandit?"

Ning Chuan's expression grew serious as he pondered.

"Surrounded like this, I'm not afraid myself, but it's a different story for Er Wa on my back. What if I can't protect him...?"

The more he thought about it, the more displeased he became. His eyes turned red, and immense anger welled up within him.

"Damn it, this f*cked-up world is full of real bandits who are ignored, yet they're hunting me, someone who kills bandits!"

"Who is it? Who's orchestrating all of this? Don't let me find out!"

Suddenly, he thought of the Imperial Guard, of the token Leng Hanshuang had given him. He pulled out the token and gripped it in his hand.

"Perhaps the Imperial Guard token will be useful. It's best not to fight if possible. Otherwise, with one slip-up, Er Wa on my back might get hurt."

He rubbed the token in his hand, his heart settling slightly.

Soon, the last old man in line was dragged away by the soldiers. Ning Chuan was the only one left in the inn.

Ning Chuan, carrying Er Wa on his back, walked out of the room. Just as he was about to reveal the Imperial Guard token, he heard the Silver Armored General point upstairs at Ning Chuan and roar suddenly:

"It's him! Fire!"

Bows and crossbows sounded from all directions, and a sky full of arrows rained down upon Ning Chuan.

"Damn it!"

Ning Chuan quickly jumped back into the room behind him. Outside, the sounds of whistling and thudding continued incessantly.

Peeking through a gap, he saw arrows stuck all over the floor, pillars, and walls, their tails still trembling slightly.

"Stop! The Imperial Guard is here! Anyone who makes a move will be considered a traitor!"

Ning Chuan shouted outwards, holding the token in one hand and extending it out the window.

Hearing Ning Chuan's words, the atmosphere outside paused. Everyone was clearly intimidated, and the scene fell silent for a moment.

How could the Silver Armored General let him have his way? His eyes darted, and he bellowed:

"Don't listen to his nonsense! This is a notorious thief! The Imperial Guard token was stolen by this scoundrel! Recovering the token is also this general's mission! Shoot!"

Hearing the Silver Armored General's words, arrows began to shoot through the window with a pfft pfft sound again.

The arrows pierced the window and whizzed in, filling the room with them.

Ning Chuan hid behind the wall, catching the arrows flying towards him while shielding Er Wa tightly.

These arrows were shot by ordinary soldiers; even if they hit him, they wouldn't break his skin. His only concern was Er Wa behind him.

What grievance does this person have against me, wanting to kill me with all his might? Even the Imperial Guard token is useless.

The only way out now is to fight my way through!

"Brother, I know you're not a fierce bandit. You're a good person. Why are they framing you?"

Da Gou's voice sounded from behind, and Xiao Hua burst into tears.

"Because they are all bad people, and they all deserve to die. Da Gou, are you scared?"

"Brother, Da Gou isn't afraid of bad people?"

"Good, then you comfort your sister and don't open your eyes. Brother will take you out of here!"

Seeing that the arrows couldn't harm Ning Chuan inside, the Silver Armored General hardened his heart.

"Use fire arrows, shoot for me!"

Ning Chuan heard they were going to use fire against him and didn't dare to delay.

He grabbed a few arrows from the side, twisted off the metal tips, and picked up a bed board to use as a shield.

BOOM!

Ning Chuan kicked out, and the wall exploded, sending a wooden plank flying.

He aimed three metal arrowheads in his hand at the Silver Armored General.

Meteor Chasing the Moon!

The Silver Armored General saw the three hidden weapons flash in the air and was about to dodge.

The next moment, his pupils contracted sharply; the hidden weapons had already exploded in front of his chest.

Meteor Chasing the Moon, swift as a fleeting meteor, brings death to all who see it!

He could see it, but he couldn't dodge it!

With a loud CLANG, the Silver Armored General's chest armor shattered, his clothes exploded, his heart protection broke, and three blood flowers bloomed on his chest.

The immense force sent the Silver Armored General flying back several meters, crashing into a group of soldiers.

The Silver Armored General let out a loud cry and spat out a mouthful of blood. Someone beside him helped him up and retreated into the archers behind them.

Ning Chuan inwardly lamented, what a pity that this person, with his heavy defenses, managed to escape.

This person is actually so afraid of death, clearly practicing advanced body-hardening techniques, wearing a heart protector, and such thick armor!

At the same time, amidst a dense volley of DUDUDUDU sounds, Ning Chuan swung the bed board, blocking all the fire arrows, and charged through the archers.

Dozens of archers had their bones broken and tendons snapped, some died on the spot, while others wailed on the ground.

Before hundreds of people could react, Ning Chuan had already broken through the encirclement and was running towards the city gate, hundreds of meters away, out of the archers' range.

"Kill!"

The martial arts experts behind him shouted loudly and pursued Ning Chuan.

Leading the charge were four Ninth Grade high-level warriors.

Ning Chuan ran out of the archers' range, discarded the bed board now riddled with fire arrows, and turned around.

"You dare chase me? It's my turn to unleash my power!"

He continuously threw hidden weapons from his hand, accompanied by a series of BANG BANG sounds. The heads of the warriors at the front exploded.

The group of martial arts experts was terrified and immediately stopped, shrinking back and not daring to advance.

Ning Chuan looked coldly at the crowd that had surrounded him. Hundreds of people took a step back in unison.

"Martial arts master!"

Someone's palms sweated, regretting participating in tonight's action, and quietly retreated.

Although they had numbers, most of them were ordinary people.

Seeing how powerful Ning Chuan was, they were already scared stiff.