My Disciple Coughs Up Blood—It Breaks My Heart; Yun Yun Wipes Out the Wolf Head Mercenary Group

Mu Li held a broadsword, his gaze cold and grim as he watched Ji Changqing and the other two.

He had made himself clear.

Whether they handed over the treasure or not, they would die.

Ji Changqing pulled Xiao Yi Xian back step by step, his eyes sweeping over Mu Li and the dozen-odd mercenaries.

Just as he was considering whether he should kill them all.

Xiao Yi Xian tugged at the corner of his clothes.

The stone chamber was dimly lit. Ji Changqing discreetly reached his right hand behind his back.

Then, he touched a slightly cool, soft little hand, and a handful of powder was quietly pressed into his palm.

"Friend, we'll each take one side."

Xiao Yan's face was taut as he gripped the massive black ruler in his hand and turned his head slightly toward Ji Changqing.

Ji Changqing nodded.

"Fine."

Hearing the affirmative reply, Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes slightly, and a burning fighting spirit flashed deep within them.

He had always heard Yao Lao praise this youth in green.

A Six-star Fighter might be strong, but Xiao Yan was confident he was no worse than anyone else.

"Since we don't have the chance to spar, let's see who kills more this time."

Bang—

Xiao Yan stamped his right foot against the ground, turning into a streak of lightning as he charged fiercely at the nearest mercenary.

"Attack! Kill these two brats!"

"Don't hurt Xiao Yi Xian. She's the woman I've already claimed!"

Mu Li waved his hand with a savage expression and shouted coldly.

"Yes!"

The dozen-odd mercenaries split into two groups and pounced at Ji Changqing and Xiao Yan with murderous looks.

"Stay behind me."

Ji Changqing gave Xiao Yi Xian a warning.

"Heh, brat, you'd better worry about yourself!"

Since Ji Changqing had remained with Xiao Yi Xian, he had become Mu Li's primary target.

Mu Li rushed forward with his blade, leaping high into the air before bringing it down viciously in a Split Mount Hua aimed straight at Ji Changqing's head.

The blade was shrouded in a bloody glow, carrying a fierce gust of force that made the air boom as it cleaved downward.

"Watch out!"

Xiao Yi Xian cried out in alarm.

Ji Changqing touched the rock wall. With a thought, he stored the Moonstone in his Storage Ring.

The only source of light in the sealed stone chamber vanished. In an instant, the entire chamber was plunged into darkness.

Everyone was startled.

Mu Li was indeed the young leader of a mercenary group who lived by the blade.

Even when the sudden change left him unable to see, his attack did not weaken in the slightest.

"Die!"

The broadsword swept toward his face, carrying a stench of blood.

Ji Changqing shifted aside and evaded the blade. At the same time, he reached out with his left hand and clamped down on Mu Li's throat.

Mu Li was a little dazed.

Had he missed?

Was this youth really that fast?

Those two thoughts had barely flashed through his mind when he suddenly felt a hand like iron pincers gripping his neck.

Then, an incomprehensible force surged from that hand.

Clang—

Crack—

The sound of the broadsword falling to the ground overlapped with the sound of his cervical vertebrae snapping, making them hard to distinguish.

"This youth in green is absolutely not a Two-star Fighter!"

In the final seconds before his consciousness sank away.

He heard the following exchange.

"You! Are you all right?!"

Xiao Yi Xian's voice was full of worry.

Ji Changqing panted heavily, his voice weak and terrified, as though he had just gone through a fierce battle.

"It's too dark. I can't see anything."

"I dodged a strike and clashed with Mu Li head-on. I was seriously injured."

Mu Li: "..."

At the final instant before his pupils fully dilated.

In the darkness, he seemed to see a pair of utterly calm eyes.

"Run!"

Ji Changqing gently dropped Mu Li to the ground.

He grabbed Xiao Yi Xian and ran toward the cave entrance.

The cave was in complete chaos.

At that moment, a mercenary lit a fire starter, giving the vast cave a little light at last.

The moment the light came on, a mercenary shouted in shock and fury.

"The young leader is dead!"

Seeing Mu Li lying on his back on the ground, his eyes still wide in death.

Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yan stared in horror at Ji Changqing's pale, handsome face.

Mu Li was a Seven-star Fighter!

To kill him in such a short time was a terrifying display of strength!

Ji Changqing clutched his chest as a trace of blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.

His face turned even paler, and his legs went weak. Had Xiao Yi Xian not hurriedly supported him, he would have collapsed to the ground.

Meeting Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yan's shocked gazes, Ji Changqing gave a bitter smile.

"I really risked my life."

If I risked my life, I might not have been unable to kill Mu Li either...

With that thought flashing through his mind, Xiao Yan clasped his fist in salute to Ji Changqing.

"Your strength is formidable. Xiao Yan admires you!"

"Run! Hurry!"

Ji Changqing urged anxiously.

This was not the time for mutual flattery.

After discovering Mu Li's death, the dozen-odd mercenaries charged forward with bloodshot eyes.

"I'll handle them!"

"High-rank Xuan-class Dou Technique—Eight Extremes Collapse!"

Xiao Yan threw a punch, sending several mercenaries flying back several meters.

Xiao Yi Xian supported Ji Changqing. As she scattered poison behind them, she ran toward the cave entrance.

At last, the three of them broke through the mercenaries' blockade and ran out of the cave.

The dense footsteps behind them sounded like the tolling of death.

The three stood at the cave entrance, caught in a deadlock.

"Given Mu Li's scheming nature, there must be more Wolf Head Mercenary Group men above the cliff!"

Xiao Yi Xian panted urgently as she warned them.

Xiao Yan said gravely.

"But we can only escape into the forest by climbing the cliff. Otherwise, there's only death waiting for us!"

Ji Changqing knew how the plot would unfold afterward.

But he certainly could not say it aloud.

He gently freed himself from Xiao Yi Xian's support and listened to the approaching footsteps before speaking slowly.

"If we climb the cliff and they cut our rope, we'll be buried at the bottom of it."

"There's no other way. We can only fight."

Xiao Yan stepped forward and stood shoulder to shoulder with Ji Changqing.

"Then today, we'll fight these mercenaries to the end."

Looking at Ji Changqing's pale face, Xiao Yi Xian bit her red lip with her pearly teeth and said softly.

"I have a way to leave."

Here it comes.

Ji Changqing's heart stirred, though he put on a surprised expression.

"What way do you have?"

A trace of hesitation flashed across Xiao Yi Xian's innocent little face.

She was cautious by nature. Otherwise, she would not have remained safe in Qingshan Town for so long.

This was her final trump card.

If Ji Changqing had not been seriously injured, she would never have revealed it.

Xiao Yi Xian took a bamboo flute from her basket.

She placed the mouthpiece to her lips and gave it a gentle blow.

A strange sound wave rapidly spread from the flute, echoing through the night sky beyond the cliff.

Screech!

Soon, a massive azure eagle circled down through the air.

"Let's go."

Xiao Yi Xian supported Ji Changqing as they leaped onto the eagle's back.

Without a word, Xiao Yan silently followed them up.

Figures could already be faintly seen inside the cave.

"Little Lan, hurry!"

Xiao Yi Xian urgently urged the giant eagle.

The eagle flapped its wings, kicking up a fierce gust of wind. Then, carrying the three people on its back, it vanished at top speed into the dawn sky.

All that remained were the dozen-odd mercenaries rushing out of the cave entrance and cursing loudly.

"They killed the young leader! They can't get away!"

"Let's hurry back and tell Leader Mu She!"

"Even if we have to turn Qingshan Town upside down, we'll kill them!"

The morning light settled over them with a faint chill.

The fierce wind tossed Xiao Yi Xian's long hair into disarray. She gently stroked the giant eagle's feathers, then turned and smiled at Ji Changqing.

"We're safe now."

"Mm, we're safe."

Ji Changqing sighed inwardly.

The Wolf Head Mercenary Group... is finished.

At that moment, a slender, graceful figure stood suspended in the air above the cliff.

As she watched the giant eagle vanish into the distance, a trace of heartache flashed through her clear eyes. Then, Azure Cloud Wings unfurled behind her as she streaked toward Qingshan Town.