Who Could Call That a Good Person and Laugh Like That?

The small Post House was instantly transformed into a battlefield of swords and spears.

Zuoqiu Yang's short knife at his waist was dazzling and stunning; it flashed by and a life vanished.

The sound of blades whistling through the air sent a chill down one's spine, making one feel as if ants were gnawing at one's heart.

"So strong."

Xiao Qin felt a chill run down his spine. The opponent's killing intent was astonishing. If it were a life-or-death battle, he was not confident that he could defeat him.

His teacher once said that he was an outstanding genius among his peers.

But Old Xiao always felt that he was just an ordinary person.

I used to think it was because Clear Abyss Sect was a place of outstanding people and beautiful scenery, but now that I've come down the mountain, I've run into this person again.

"It really is the Life-Severing Blade Technique. He's so young, yet he's mastered it to perfection."

Thousand Forms Martial Venerable let out a soft exclamation, also surprised by Zuoqiu Yang.

Are you familiar with his martial arts style?

"Nonsense, why would I remind you if I didn't know you?"

"Teacher, something's not right about this Post House. Why didn't you tell me?"

Xiao Qin hid in a corner.

With projectiles flying everywhere, he had no choice but to pick up his broken sword and wield it.

"These aren't even mediocre assassins."

"Besides, they're not here to kill you."

Xiao Qin nodded. He hadn't received the Swallow Before the Hall, and no innocent people had been dragged into this.

Unfortunately...

Suddenly, a hidden weapon he had deflected pierced the chest of one of the unfortunate men.

"I've long suspected that this guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes is in cahoots with Zuoqiu Yang!"

"Kill him!"

A wave of swords and spears swept towards Xiao Qin.

The Thousand Forms Martial Venerable smiled enigmatically.

"That's it now."

"..."

Xiao Qin remained silent, forced to join the battle.

Both of them are geniuses at the Inner Breath Realm, capable of fighting opponents of higher levels.

None of these disguised assassins were at the Inner Breath Jade Liquid Realm.

The result is self-evident.

This skirmish quickly came to an end.

The Post House was littered with corpses; apart from the cook and innkeeper who had escaped in disguise, all the others lay dead.

Zuoqiu Yang sat back down heavily, wiped the blood off his face, and began to eat his noodles in silence, piling all the beef into Xiao Qin's bowl before finishing.

Is this considered a thank you?

Xiao Qin sat down, a slight twitch at the corner of his mouth.

Zuoqiu Yang swallowed the noodles whole and shook his head.

"No, but I can give you some advice."

"It's not too late to leave now. What comes to kill me later won't be those chickens and dogs from before."

"Anyone else coming?"

Xiao Qin fell into deep thought.

But he still had to wait for someone here.

Seeing that he didn't move, Zuoqiu Yang frowned:

Have you ever heard of the Three Baleful Fiends of Locust Mountain?

"I've heard of Locust Mountain; there's a town there."

Xiao Qin shook his head. He had been in the Clear Abyss Sect for several years and didn't know much about what was happening outside.

The reason he remembered Locust Mountain Town was because he had passed through there on his way from Cotton River Prefecture to Purple Sun Prefecture.

Zuoqiu Yang's facial skin twitched slightly:

"The town... is gone, not a soul was left. Three years ago, it was taken over by a group of bandits."

"The bandit leader called himself Three Baleful Fiends of Locust Mountain, a group of blood brothers, and they were all skilled in combined attacks."

As he said this, he clenched his fist, his knuckles turning white.

"Oh?"

Xiao Qin's expression shifted slightly:

"Don't the government and sects care?"

He had never seen the External Affairs Hall have a similar mission.

A hint of sarcasm flickered across Zuoqiu Yang's lips:

"Locust Mountain is located at the border of the two prefectures. The Ziyang government says that Locust Mountain Town is close to Cotton River Prefecture and is not under their jurisdiction. Cotton River Prefecture, on the other hand, says that Locust Mountain Town is separated from their prefecture by a river, and the villagers go to Purple Sun Prefecture for any matters, so it should be under Purple Sun Prefecture's jurisdiction."

"They've been going back and forth, I don't know if they've forgotten or if they still haven't figured things out."

At this point, he glanced at the corpse on the ground and muttered to himself:

"Unfortunately, the Three Baleful Fiends of Locust Mountain were merely accomplices; the person who killed my master has still not been found..."

It seemed to sense his sorrow and hatred.

At that moment, the short sword at his waist began to hum softly.

The murderous intent within the hall surged once more, sending chills down everyone's spines.

"Let's go, this is for your own good."

Zuoqiu Yang's Sha Qi voice rang out, almost devoid of any humanity.

Xiao Qin's heart sank slightly.

The Thousand Forms Martial Venerable sighed and said:

"The Life-Severing Blade Technique kills, kills oneself, and severes all emotions and nature; it is the Higher Vehicle martial art of the Drizzle Pavilion."

"But those who practice this sword technique usually meet a bad end; they either die at the hands of others or at their own hands."

"He's advising you to leave because he's afraid he might go berserk and kill you along with him."

Xiao Qin: "..."

Okay, so this is how you do it for my own good.

After Zuoqiu Yang finished speaking, he fell silent, quietly gathering his Sha Qi until his aura reached its peak.

At this time.

Three more figures emerged from the rain, growing ever closer...

Is it a bit too fast?

Bang--

Two wretched figures, looking like tattered sacks, flew into the Post House, smashing a bunch of tables and chairs to pieces.

It was the cook and the shopkeeper who had just escaped.

Now they were all breathing heavily, barely exhaling, their faces filled with terror as if they had seen a ghost.

"The Three Baleful Fiends of Locust Mountain?"

Zuoqiu Yang's pupils dilated, his mind went blank, and he almost fainted.

Bang--bang--

Several more figures burst in.

This time there were three people, who looked somewhat similar, and each of them had a sunken chest.

Zuoqiu Yang's expression froze.

At this moment, Xiao Qin smacked his lips and walked to the door:

"Junior Brother Li, is that you?"

"I'm sorry, Senior Brother Xiao, I'm late."

A young man walked in through the door. Despite coming from the heavy rain and defeating the Three Baleful Fiends of Locust Mountain who could fight against experts at the Inner Breath Profound Pill Realm, he was spotless, as if he were a young master going out for a spring outing.

It was Li Mo.

He glanced at the mess on the ground, raised an eyebrow, rubbed his stomach, and said:

"Where's Xiao Er? Where did he hide?"

"The waiter is here."

Xiao Qin pointed to the ground with some shame.

He killed him.

Where is the shopkeeper?

"That fat guy you just knocked into the room is him."

"So the guy next to him... is that the cook?"

"That's right, Brother Li, you're really smart."

"... What's going on?"

Fifteen minutes ago.

A carriage that had just arrived from Clear Abyss Sect was traveling harmlessly on the road.

"The people from the other sects should have already arrived in the Prefecture City."

How much longer until we arrive?

It was Li Mo's first time taking a bus down the mountain by himself, and he didn't quite remember the way; there was no GPS or anything like that back then.

So he lifted the carriage curtain and looked inside.

Ying Bing took out the map that Qian Bufan had given her from her bosom.

She lowered her eyes to look at it, then gently raised it with her delicate hand.

Li Mo pondered.

It's a bit far.

So, why choose a place so far from the Prefecture City for the rendezvous?

Then he saw it.

The slender, jade-like finger paused, then lifted up and tapped another spot.

Li Mo looked up, completely bewildered, and found Ice Block pursing her lips, her expression clearly uncertain.

A moment of silence.

She then asked softly:

"No... is that so?"

"We didn't come down the mountain to visit relatives, right?"

"Um."

"Then why are you pointing at my house?"

"..."

Left with no other option, Li Mo had to ask someone for directions.

Then they found the group of people waiting at the intersection, who seemed to be talking there.

At first, he thought that although the other person was a bit ugly, he was a pretty nice person.

After learning that they were lost, they actually offered to lead the way.

But as soon as they arrived at the Post House's entrance, their true colors were revealed, their faces turning fierce.

It also let out a 'hehehe' laugh.