Chapter 50 Supplies Delivered to Our Doorstep
Chapter 50 Supplies Delivered to Our Doorstep
Back at the inn, Shi Zhongyu nodded to the owner and then went to his room to rest.
The following day, Shi Zhongyu did not change his attire to inquire about information.
According to his plan, it would be after they went to the Blissful Evil Sect that it would be the turn of the Leaf Blade Alliance and the Evil Fiend Hall.
Now that some people have come to him, he is naturally very happy to welcome them.
Over the next few days, Shi Zhongyu wandered around the city-state.
I buy things that seem interesting to me.
Once we return to the Snow Mountain Sect, we can give it to Grandma, Uncle, and Ah Xiu.
During the few days that Shi Zhongyu wandered around, he noticed a significant increase in the number of martial arts practitioners around his residence.
Some of them, in particular, don't seem like the kind of people you want to mess with.
When Shi Zhongyu returned that day, he had just sat down.
The boss wiped away his cold sweat and quickly walked over.
"The boss?"
The boss looked around, then quickly lowered his voice, his expression anxious and earnest.
"Young man, I noticed those thugs outside. From the moment you entered the shop, their eyes have been glued to you. They're clearly up to no good and are here for you."
"They outnumber us and exude a murderous aura; they've probably been lying in ambush outside for a while now, and we don't know when they'll charge in!"
Shi Zhongyu was surprised; the boss was actually quite kind.
"Let me give you a piece of advice: a wise man doesn't fight a losing battle. Don't linger here. Before they completely turn hostile, quickly leave to avoid this disaster and protect yourself. That's the best course of action."
Since the shop owner advised him to leave, it's probably because he didn't want his shop to suffer.
Shi Zhongyu remained silent for a moment, thinking that the boss was indeed a decent person.
After all, they are just ordinary people, and what they fear most is getting into trouble.
He'd had enough of sightseeing these past few days, so it was time for him to leave.
"Don't worry, boss, I won't implicate you!"
"Bring me my horse!"
When the boss saw that Shi Zhongyu had agreed, he immediately smiled and had someone bring the horses over.
Finally, he added, "Everything has been prepared for you, young hero. Take care on your journey!"
Shi Zhongyu hummed in agreement, mounted his horse, and leisurely rode away with the things he had bought.
He hadn't gone far on his horse when he suddenly heard someone shout in alarm.
"There's a fire over there!"
"Quickly, put out the fire!"
Shi Zhongyu turned around abruptly and suddenly discovered that a raging fire had broken out in the direction he had left.
He turned his horse around and went to the place where the fire was burning.
This is the inn we just left.
People around were pointing at the inn and talking amongst themselves.
"A group of thugs just came and killed the innkeeper and the waiter, then set the inn on fire and left."
"Hey, that boss is usually a kind person and doesn't seem to offend anyone much. How did he manage to offend those thugs today...?"
"That's so tragic, so tragic."
Hearing the surrounding discussions, Shi Zhongyu turned his horse around again and left.
The man was already dead, so all he could do at that point was kill all those people.
Shi Zhongyu rode his horse away from the city-state and headed west.
Those who are coming for him will surely appear on his westward journey.
As Shi Zhongyu traveled further west, the population became increasingly sparse, the road gradually narrowed, and the mountains on both sides converged, forming a long and narrow valley between the two mountains.
The mountain road was winding and obstructed the view; there were no villages in sight, and all around was silent.
Shi Zhongyu stopped his horse and carefully observed the valley.
One side is a steep mountain wall, full of jagged rocks, which makes it easy for people to hide.
On the other side is a dense forest, suitable for ambushes and concealment.
In addition, the valley entrance is narrow, with only one passage in front and behind, making it difficult to move forward or backward. If it is blocked from both sides, it will be a dead end.
After reading it, Shi Zhongyu smiled slightly.
"This place is remote and desolate, far from the city, and undisturbed by anyone. It's truly an ideal spot for martial arts practitioners to ambush and kill on the road!"
"drive!"
Shi Zhongyu spurred his horse forward.
He stopped shortly after entering the narrow valley.
In the middle of the mountain road ahead, two groups of people stood silently, blocking his only way out.
Shi Zhongyu narrowed his eyes. The two groups of people were clearly separated, one on the left and one on the right.
The person on the left is dressed in black, and each of them has a thin, short blade hanging from their waist.
He had heard of the Ye Dao Alliance's attire, and it was clear that the group that had come was a group of experts from the Ye Dao Alliance.
The group on the right were dressed in flamboyant and eerie attire, exuding a sinister and cold aura, with a fierce and ruthless look in their eyes and brows.
Shi Zhongyu was very familiar with this attire; the members of the Blissful Evil Sect he had killed not long ago were dressed in the same way.
With these two factions joining forces to block the way, the front mountain road was completely sealed off.
Moreover, Shi Zhongyu also sensed the presence of hidden ambush forces lurking among the dense forests and cliffs.
It seems this group had anticipated his westward journey and deliberately set up a trap here, waiting specifically for him.
Shi Zhongyu, mounted on his horse, fixed his gaze on the leaders of the two groups.
Without even bothering to talk, he drew his sword.
The man on the right, who seemed to be in the lead, said in a sinister tone, "What an arrogant Jade-Faced Yama! Even when facing certain death, he doesn't leave a single last word!"
The man in black robes on the left chuckled.
"Vice Sect Master Su, your nephew died by his sword, and you still kindly let him give his last words?"
Vice Sect Master Su snorted and stared coldly at Shi Zhongyu.
"Jade-Faced Yama, now that we've surrounded you here, don't you have any last words?"
Shi Zhongyu shook the Cold Cloud Sword in his hand and shook his head helplessly.
"You guys talk too much nonsense!"
He doesn't like nonsense.
"You lot are no match for me!"
Vice Sect Master Su smiled.
"Do you really think it's just us?"
He shouted behind Shi Zhongyu as he spoke.
"Friends of the Evil Fiend Hall, brothers of the Ghost Cave, and allies of the Seven Fiends, when are you going to come out yet?"
As Vice Sect Master Su finished speaking, a group of people dressed in black robes and exuding a murderous aura, wielding curved ghost blades, leaped out from the wilderness on the left.
Just after this group of people came out, another group of people emerged from among the rocks in the ravine on the right.
These newcomers each carried strangely shaped weapons, and their bodies were also filled with a strong aura of malevolence.
Besides these two groups, another group stood silently at the end of the valley.
The three groups of people directly cut off Shi Zhongyu's retreat route.
After everyone had come out, Vice Sect Master Su stared at Shi Zhongyu and said coldly, "Jade-faced Yama, you've managed to get the five major powers of the Western Regions to join forces today; you truly deserve to be called the number one person in the Western Regions!"
"Do you know that when our five major forces join forces, we dare to challenge even the Snow Mountain Sect!"
Shi Zhongyu smiled dismissively.
"If your sect leader, hall master, valley master, and the like join forces, I might be somewhat wary!"
"As for you..."
As Shi Zhongyu spoke, he sheathed the Hanxiao Sword in his hand.
"You don't even deserve to make me draw my sword!"
His arrogant words enraged the people from the five major powers.
The Vice Sect Master of the Blissful Evil Sect, Su, had a sinister expression. He flicked his long sleeves and shouted angrily.
"Fellow practitioners, let us join forces to kill the Jade-Faced Yama! Today, let us end his life here and now! Make our move!"
Before the shout had even finished, the five major evil forces surged forward simultaneously.
From all directions, layers upon layers of sword light, palm shadows, murderous energy, and ghostly blades surged forth, a dense and overwhelming barrage of attacks.
Together, they completely blocked all of Shi Zhongyu's escape routes.
The overwhelming killing intent emanating from this group enveloped the entire valley.
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