A light breeze stirred, and fallen leaves fluttered through the air.
Though autumn had not yet arrived, the forest outside Langshi Town was already nearly yellow.
"Senior Brother, the disciples of Pine Wind Martial Arts School are being far too overbearing. They've practically sealed off the entire road."
At the street corner, Li Shi frowned as he surveyed the tavern in the distance.
Figures clad in black short outfits were driving away passing pedestrians, leaving the entire area ahead exceptionally empty.
"This operation has nothing to do with theirs. Letting them have a bit of ground is no matter."
Li Xing spoke calmly. Though his words were light as drifting clouds and gentle as the breeze, a trace of worry still flickered between his brows.
This commotion... was a little too big.
He had only come this time to make a simple inspection of Tiger Head Mountain, taking advantage of Bai Ri's blazing sun to quickly scout out the recent road conditions. He had not expected to see such a scene.
Compared with Lingyun Martial Arts School's secret, feverish preparations, Pine Wind Martial Arts School was being far too "forceful." It might stir up some unnecessary trouble!
"Senior Brother, are we still going up the mountain today?" Li Shi asked.
The two were dressed in short outfits, each carrying a bow and a long saber on his back. Clearly, they had made preparations. It would be a pity to leave just like this.
"Let's go. We'll take a detour."
Those seemingly yielding words did not disappoint Li Shi.
It was best if they could avoid crossing paths with those fellows from Pine Wind Martial Arts School.
That did not mean he and Eldest Senior Brother were weak or timid. They simply did not want to create more conflict, especially at