Chapter 375
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Texas was a key member of the Syracuse mob, possessing exceptional agility. He frequently engaged in battles where he was outnumbered, and his reflexes were superhuman.
But she hadn't reacted at all; before she could even draw her sword, the blade flashed past like a shooting star.
"..."
Seeing that the Female Lupo, was unharmed, he said coldly:
"You can be proud if you can withstand one of my cuts."
"Where did this * Lungmen swear word* come from?"
Shi Lei is usually a nice guy, always willing to discuss things with people and matters, and he doesn't act rashly. But if someone crosses his bottom line, he will absolutely not hesitate to take action.
The moment this strange woman and man walked in, it was clear they were there for me.
Not only did he suddenly ambush Texas, but he also said that he could be proud of being able to withstand one of his blows.
Proud of yourself, so proud.
Daring to launch a sneak attack on Texas, they must have a death wish.
Shi Lei frowned and stood up, shielding the two women behind him.
In an instant, Yahu felt an inexplicable sense of foreboding. This made him extremely vigilant, and he quickly retreated two steps while simultaneously slashing forward with his sword, the blade flashing like a gust of wind sweeping through the grass. However, the blade struck the Jade Shield without causing any damage.
Instead of using his Psychic Power to exert pressure, Shi Lei went straight to the point. After closing the distance in a few steps, he grabbed the other person's neck with his right hand and slammed him to the ground.
His moves were very simple, without employing any particular fighting style. But this unassuming move produced an unexpected effect.
Ya looked stunned, completely unexpected to be taken down so easily, and stared in surprise at the man in front of him.
The two followers of the Mountain Sea Cult who had been shouting outside the inn were also so shocked that they were speechless.
What's going on?
This is Great Beast! This is a god!
How could she have been made to look so pathetic by an ordinary man?
Hallucinations, all hallucinations!
Which one is real? Which one is fake?
Shi Lei grabbed the other man's neck from behind and slammed him to the ground with sheer force. He then kowtowed twice in the direction Texas was standing. This was punishment for his silent, sneak attack.
Although Ya resembles a human, it is not human, and its physical abilities far surpass those of ordinary people. The pain from its forehead hitting the ground is nothing to it.
But what surprised Ya was why this man could suppress her so easily.
Could it be that he is one of our compatriots?
However, in that hunt against the gods a thousand years ago, only a few Great Beast managed to escape.
The aura He sensed from this man was unlike any of those Great Beasts.
Moreover, the number of Great Beast on this land capable of defeating Ya can be counted on one hand. The abilities of this man before him are completely unfamiliar; who exactly is he?
Seeing that the mysterious man with a female appearance remained silent, Shi Lei countered with the words his henchmen had used:
"I'm asking you a question, are you mute?"
Ya was restrained and tried to break free but could not.
He was surprised to find that this man was also superior to him in terms of physical fitness.
No, it's an overwhelming force.
"I am Ya, may I ask who you are?"
"Who I am is none of your business."
Shi Lei wouldn't just casually introduce himself; he forcefully asked crucial questions:
Why did you attack me? Is it because of some old or new grudge between us?
After this guy entered the inn, he launched a sneak attack on Texas without warning. Shi Lei naturally assumed that the other party wanted to deal with her first before attacking him.
Ya remained expressionless and did not respond directly.
But He quickly noticed Miss Nian and Miss Nian rushing towards them, and couldn't help but show a complicated expression:
"So you're all in cahoots."
As soon as he finished speaking, the wheel-shaped knife in Ya's hand suddenly burst forth with dazzling light. It was as if time and space had been suddenly cut open, and the fragrance of countless peach blossoms surged out.
In a flash, Shi Lei loosened his grip.
Oh no, they got away!
Shi Lei focused intently, rapidly spreading his Psychic Power outwards. To prevent the opponent from hiding underground, he didn't even spare the bottom of the Jade Gate for three seconds.
Strangely, there was no trace of it at all!
It's truly baffling that Ya disappeared into thin air as if he had never existed.
Tsk, what's going on here?
Does Ya possess the ability to travel through time?
Others who see the blooming flowers and peach blossoms might not think of this. But Shi Lei, as a transmigrator from Earth, has read many works with superpower themes.
In the situation just now, it's highly likely that Ya used a spacetime ability.
However, whether the other end of time and space is still in Jade Gate or in another dimension, there is currently not enough information to support the analysis.
Miss Nian saw from afar that Shi Lei had pinned someone to the ground, and then an eerie light burst forth. She quickly ran to him with Xi, asking with concern:
"Mister Zhongli, are you alright? Are you injured? What just happened?"
Just as Shi Lei was about to explain, he suddenly noticed that the two men who had been shouting and yelling took off running.
Before he could answer Nian's barrage of questions, he raised his hand and summoned the Rock Constructs, pinning the two of them to the ground.
Seeing them reach into their pockets, seemingly looking for something, Shi Lei decisively used several times the amount of Rock Constructs to completely seal them off. He locked not only their limbs but also their chins, leaving only their nostrils Rock Constructs for breathing.
Finally, he placed Jade Shield on the two to prevent them from biting their tongues and committing suicide, executing a set of combo skills with fluid grace.
After finishing these tasks, Shi Lei finally had time to answer the questions raised by Nian:
"None of us are hurt, we're all safe. Just now, someone who seemed to be looking for me stabbed Texas right away and then asked who I was."
After I beat that guy to the ground, he said his name was Ya. Anyway, that's the pronunciation, I don't know the written form. By the way, when he saw you two coming over, he said, "So you're in cahoots." I suspect he might know your identities.
Miss Nian frowned, unable to glean any useful intelligence from the information she currently possessed.
The commotion had attracted a large crowd of onlookers. However, by the time they looked in their direction, Ya had already pierced through space and time and escaped, so their gazes naturally fell on the graceful dragon Qipao in their cheongsams.
Faced with numerous gazes, Xi didn't dare speak, but tugged at Nian's clothes from behind. The latter immediately understood and extended an invitation to Shi Lei and the other two:
"Mister Zhongli, your Ling Jie is in Jade Gate, but she just went out with your elder brother and should be back soon. We can go to the General's Mansion to wait for her, what do you think?"
Shi Lei glanced back and asked:
"Miss Nian, could we go later? Let them have something to eat first, something to tide them over."
Nian naturally had no objections and said he would help him guard the two men sealed by the Rock Constructs.
Hearing Shi Lei's concern for her, Texas felt a warm glow in her heart. However, not wanting to delay his plans, she tactfully expressed her feelings:
"It's alright, I just ate a little. Why don't we go to the General's Mansion first? Business is more important."
Shi Lei knew very well how much Texas and Mudrock had eaten. From the time the waiter served the food until Ya appeared, they hadn't even eaten half a plate. Could that be considered eating even a little?
"Listen to me, you guys go eat first. It won't matter if we go to the General's Mansion a few minutes later. If I'm not mistaken, someone will be treating us to dinner tonight. Let's have something to eat now, and we can eat as much as we want later."
Seeing that he had said so, Texas and Mudrock no longer felt guilty. They tasted at least one bite of each dish and ate until they were half full in five minutes.
After the meal, Texas paid the bill. The group followed Nian, carrying the two rock pillars, to the Left General's Mansion.
After being informed by the soldiers, the group of five was allowed to enter and wait in the reception room. The room was furnished mainly with high-end wooden furniture, exuding understated taste.
Before long, Zuo Xuanliao and Liang Xun arrived.
Seeing that they had brought two thick, long rock pillars with them as guests, Zuo Xuanliao couldn't help but ask:
"This is..."
As Shi Lei explained, he instantly removed the Rock Constructs covering the two of them:
"We were just attacked by strangers at the inn. They escaped using special methods. But I caught their two henchmen."
Upon seeing his opponent suddenly reveal such a skill, Zuo Xuanliao's eyelids twitched violently. He glanced at Nian, then quickly looked away. He immediately realized that this was the 'person' the Grandmaster was about to entrust with the sword.
As his gaze shifted, Zuo Xuanliao's pupils suddenly dilated. He had spotted a pattern on the clothes of two henchmen that shouldn't be there.
"The Mountain Sea Cult? How is that possible!"
Upon hearing this, Shi Lei politely inquired:
"May I ask, what is the Mountain Sea Cult?"
Zuo Xuanliao swallowed hard and stepped forward to inspect. After confirming everything was correct, he explained:
"The Mountain Sea Cult can be understood as a group of believers who blindly worship Great Beast. The enemies that the Great Yan has dealt with over the centuries have never been just in the open. If the Jade Gate is an indestructible shield, then these scheming people are the termites hiding in the shadows."
Miss Nian, standing to the side, added:
"General, the attacker seems to know us, but I have no recollection of him at all."
"The security problems in Jade Gate are my fault. Men, summon the patrol and defense battalion!"
Anyone who knows the Great Beast sisters must be of extraordinary status. Especially after learning about their bizarre escape methods, Zuo Xuanliao immediately summoned his subordinates, ordering them to seal off all the city gates and increase the number of sentries.
Later, an artist was brought in to create a painting based on Shi Lei's description. This painting was then made into a city wanted poster and given to the patrol soldiers to post throughout the city.
If the attacker reappears, Zuo Xuanliao will know in a very short time. However, doing so, whether effective or not, is better than doing nothing.
Liang Xun, the prefect of Shangshu, witnessed the whole process and was impressed by the general's swift and decisive actions.
Zuo Xuanliao was busy until 6 p. m. before inviting everyone to dinner, Shi Lei gladly accepted.
However, only Chongyue and Ling appeared at the banquet, while the Grand Tutor was nowhere to be found.
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When the banquet was held at the General's Mansion, Chongyue and his sister Ling arrived at the scene. Zuo Xuanliao noticed that Grand Tutor had not come along, and the Grandmaster had not mentioned his whereabouts at all.
Perhaps the Grand Tutor was hiding behind the scenes with other plans. Thinking of this, Zuo Xuanliao remembered the red brocade pouch and suppressed his curiosity.
Seeing her older brother, Nian smiled broadly. She stepped forward and waved to greet him.
"Big brother, Ling Jie, you've finally arrived. Two or three hours ago, Mister Zhongli was attacked by a guy who called himself Ya. I saw him use special methods to disappear into thin air. And more importantly, he seemed to know me and Sister Xi."
Upon hearing this, Chongyue simply responded with an "oh".
Prior to this, Ling had repeatedly praised Zhongli's formidable personal strength. Chongyue was surprised that Zhongli was attacked so soon after arriving at Jade Gate, and even more surprised that he had allowed the attackers to slip away right under his nose.
Is it possible that Ling is exaggerating, or that Mister Zhongli's abilities are not as exaggerated as they seem?
Regardless, Chongyue should express his stance:
"It has been a long time since such a vicious attack has occurred in Jade Gate City. Do you have a sketch of the attacker? I can send someone to assist in the investigation."
"Brother, General Zuo has already had an artist draw this man's portrait, and it has been posted all over the city. If he dares to show up again, we will be able to find out his whereabouts."
Shi Lei sensed a hint of distrust in General Zuo and Nian's elder brother. However, he did not offer much explanation regarding today's attack.
Since it has already happened, what's the point of explaining?
Tell them you were careless and promise to catch the attacker next time you meet them.
The correct course of action would have been to take advantage of the period during which Jade Gate was blocked to ambush and capture the attackers at a suitable location. This would have cleared our name, rather than explaining to them why we let them escape.
He admitted that the attacker did escape from Shi Lei's grasp, and there was no room for argument about it.
"Come, come, please sit down."