"Hold your breath."
Lu Changfeng transmitted his voice to Lan Die'er and Qing Dai at the same time.
The two women had seen him light incense and place it in the shadows behind the table. Though they did not know what it was, they felt somewhat reassured, knowing he must have a countermeasure. With the Sacred Gu in hand, Lan Die'er was immune to all poisons, but she still instinctively held her breath at his words and did not rush to act.
Clang-!
The Dragon Gate Seven Swords had already charged up to them. Seven cold-iron longswords left their sheaths at once, their blades gleaming ominously as they surrounded the three.
Intense killing intent washed over them, mingled with the faint, sickly-sweet tang of poison from the swords.
"Wait!"
Facing the menacing sword formation without a trace of fear, Lu Changfeng demanded loudly, "What law have the three of us broken for County Lady Wu to order us taken 'dead or alive'?"
Wu Lingyun sat upright on her horse, looking down at them, a mocking sneer curling her lips. "Why bother playing innocent before this County Princess? You have the Crimson Flame Wyrm, don't you? Daring to touch what belongs to me is a capital offense!"
Her tone was as decisive as cutting nails and cleaving iron, as though everything on Li Mountain were her family's private property.
You fucking...
Lu Changfeng opened his mouth. Seeing that reason would get him nowhere and that this woman would not even let him stall for time, he reacted swiftly and immediately tried another tactic. He abruptly raised the bamboo basket containing the Crimson Flame Wyrm and infused his voice with internal power, making everyone's eardrums ring. "The Crimson Flame Wyrm is right here! If anyone makes a rash move, I'll use my