On the way.
Su Yun wore the Mystic Blade Sect's disciple uniform, so he didn't run into any trouble.
About two hours later, Su Yun arrived at Long River Town.
"Looks like many forces already know about this."
As soon as he entered Long River Town, Su Yun noticed something was amiss.
At that moment, large numbers of martial artists were already wandering around town.
They carried all kinds of weapons, their gazes sharp as eagles'.
Among them were members of powerful forces such as sects, as well as Rogue Cultivators and masked martial artists of unknown origins.
"Are they all here for the Crimson Blood Fruit?"
"Or are they looking to fish in troubled waters, killing and looting?"
Su Yun couldn't help pondering.
The Crimson Blood Fruit was, in fact, a kind of spirit fruit.
After consuming it, one's vital energy and blood would increase substantially.
Even disciples of powerful forces wanted to obtain such a treasure.
Never mind those Rogue Cultivators.
If a Rogue Cultivator managed to obtain such a treasure, they would reap great rewards whether they used it themselves or offered it to some powerful expert.
"First, I need to find somewhere to gather some information."
Coming back to himself, Su Yun walked into a bustling restaurant.
As soon as he entered,
Whoosh!
One sharp gaze after another fell upon him.
At that moment, the once-noisy restaurant gradually fell silent.
The air grew colder, too.
Martial artists of all kinds sat at the restaurant's tables, each with a different appearance.
When they saw Su Yun walk in, many of them couldn't help baring their teeth in hostility.
However, when they saw him wearing the Mystic Blade Sect's disciple uniform, some hurriedly lowered their heads, their hearts trembling.
Even their hands shook as they gripped their cups.
Of course, there were also those who didn't care and continued drinking on their own.
But deep down, even they felt somewhat wary.
"Looks like the Mystic Blade Sect's reputation can cow quite a few martial artists."
Seeing this, Su Yun thought to himself.
Indeed, faced with the colossal Mystic Blade Sect, many martial artists would feel wary.
The Rogue Cultivators in particular were trembling with fear, not daring to meet Su Yun's eyes.
A moment later, Su Yun casually found a seat in the restaurant.
"Sir, what would you like?"
The waiter, who hadn't even dared breathe loudly before, saw Su Yun sit down and hurried over, his face eager and ingratiating.
These past few days, he'd naturally served the martial artists who came to the restaurant.
Some of them were overbearing and unreasonable, each acting more high and mighty than the last and treating him like a dog.
But now, facing Su Yun, those martial artists had completely changed their tune. They didn't even dare meet his eyes.
Naturally, he had to serve Su Yun well!
"Bring me a pot of clear tea. As for the dishes, just pick whatever you like."
Su Yun said casually.
"Coming right up!"
"Please wait a moment, sir."
The waiter nodded repeatedly.
Smack!
At that moment, Su Yun got straight to the point. He took out one tael of silver and slapped it onto the table.
"I want to ask you something. Do you know about the Crimson Blood Fruit?"
The waiter stared fixedly at the silver.
He didn't dare take it right away. Instead, he rubbed his hands together and nodded excitedly.
"Of course I know!"
Over the past few days, far too many martial artists had come and gone through Long River Town.
Little by little, news about the Crimson Blood Fruit had already spread.
As a waiter at the restaurant, he was naturally well informed.
"Take the silver and tell me everything you know."
Seeing his eager expression, Su Yun spoke slowly.
The waiter took the silver and even bit it with his teeth. Then he tucked it into his pocket and spoke cheerfully.
"Sir, lately everyone in town's been saying that someone spotted a crimson-colored fruit tree deep in West Glow Mountain, just outside town."
"They say the tree bears bright red fruit, as if it were watered with blood. It's very likely the legendary Crimson Blood Fruit!"
"Has anyone picked it?"
Su Yun continued asking.
"Seems like no one has picked it."
"They say the fruit tree grows on an extremely steep cliff, and a terrifying demonic beast is occupying the area, apparently guarding it."
"There's been so much news these past couple of days, true and false mixed together. No one can say for sure."
The waiter answered honestly, making no effort to hide anything.
After all, it wasn't much of a secret.
Anyone who stayed in town for a couple of days would hear about it.
"I see."
Su Yun nodded slowly, thoughtfully.
After that,
he savored a few cups of clear tea and tried some food and wine, then took up his blade and walked out of the restaurant.
However, as soon as he left,
several martial artists with formidable auras on the restaurant's third floor exchanged glances.
Then they whispered among themselves.
"Big brother, that kid's an Outer Sect disciple of the Mystic Blade Sect. Are we really going to kill him?"
"No matter. We, the Five Tigers of Red Mountain, have killed sect disciples before."
"So what if he's from the Mystic Blade Sect? He's only an Outer Sect disciple. We can kill him just the same!"
"Heh, the Crimson Blood Fruit's a fine treasure, but what pays faster than killing and looting?"
At last, a burly man spoke coldly.
"Body Refining Sixth Stage. Nothing to fear. We can kill him!"
With that, they all gave chase, their faces fierce and murderous.
Not long after, Su Yun arrived at West Glow Mountain.
West Glow Mountain was quite vast.
Mountain paths wound on and on, trees and grasses flourished, and birds chirped in harmony.
As he walked along the mountain path, he often saw groups of two or three martial artists searching all around.
After walking for a while, Su Yun reached a secluded spot.
Then he turned to look behind him and spoke slowly.
"Still not coming out?"
As soon as his words fell, a group of figures carrying vicious weapons immediately charged out from the bushes.
There were five of them in all, each carrying a different weapon as they surrounded Su Yun.
Even the weakest among them had reached Body Refining Eighth Stage.
Their leader had already reached Body Refining Ninth Layer. His vital energy and blood surged, and he seemed to have cultivated some kind of Body Refining technique.
"You're pretty alert, kid."
A sinister, thin young man among the five held a black dagger and sneered.
"You ran into us, the Five Tigers of Red Mountain. Even being an Outer Sect disciple of the Mystic Blade Sect won't help you one bit."
"When you get to hell, don't forget to give them our names!"
"The Five Tigers of Red Mountain?"
Su Yun laughed in disbelief.
Whoosh!
The next moment, he couldn't be bothered to say more. He raised his right hand and swept two fingers forward, and a streak of blood-red blade light flashed.
It brought a dazzling burst of blood-red light!
"Ah! My right hand!"
In an instant, the thin young man broke into a cold sweat. Clutching his bloodied right arm, he fell to his knees and howled.
He lowered his head and stared at the bloodied right hand lying on the ground, his face filled with fear.
"Not good!"
"This kid's a little strange. Attack together!"
The leader of the five seemed to have recognized Su Yun's strength. He hurriedly gripped his long blade and shouted.
"Kill!"
The other four immediately gripped their weapons, their faces filled with shock and fury, and charged at Su Yun.
Yet, facing their attack, Su Yun merely extended one finger.
Seeing this, the burly man who had charged forward first instantly flew into a rage.
"You think you can withstand me with your bare flesh?"
"Looking for death!"
Boom!
Almost in the same instant, his vital energy and blood surged within him, roaring like a fierce tiger in the forest as he swung his blade down savagely!
Clang!
However, when his silver long blade struck Su Yun's finger, it let out a trembling ring.
It was like metal clashing against metal!
Then he saw that Su Yun's finger was completely unharmed.
Meanwhile, a chip had actually broken off the Human Grade High Tier long blade in his hand!
"How is this possible?!"
The burly man was shaken to the core, unable to believe what he was seeing.
Crack!
Before he could react, Su Yun flicked his finger and completely shattered the silver long blade.
The silver fragments shot in every direction at an unimaginable speed, piercing into the burly man's body.
They punched through flesh and sank into bone!
"Cough... cough..."
The man staggered back dozens of steps, then clutched his chest and dropped to one knee, coughing up blood, his eyes filled with terror.
"Big brother!"
The other three saw what had happened and were both furious and terrified.
"Die!"
The next moment, Su Yun remained where he stood, swept two fingers, and shot out streak after streak of blood-red blade light, piercing through the heads of all four men!
"Ah!"
After a burst of screams, four corpses lay on the ground, and the surroundings fell quiet.
Only the burly man remained, staring at Su Yun in terror, his eyes wide.
Looking at the four corpses, he felt like a hare mourning the death of its fellow.
At that moment, he saw the Black Blade in Su Yun's left hand. Blood welled from the corners of his eyes as his expression turned desolate.
"You... why didn't you use your blade?"
The only answer was a streak of blood-red blade light.
The next moment, his vision went black, and he collapsed completely.
Blood poured out!
As he lay dying, he seemed to hear a soft murmur beside his ear.
"Why would I need a blade to kill you?"
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