Chapter 28: Pursuit and Ambush

  Compared to the hustle and bustle of the main street, the small alley is extremely quiet, as if it were another world. The black walls on both sides cut off the road paved with bluestone, stretching in all directions, with only the orange sky above gazing down lonely and eternal.

  A sudden rapid footsteps broke this usual tranquility.

  Yu Xuanji was dragged by Xu Xian, her mask had fallen off at some point, revealing her absolutely beautiful face. However, at this moment, a few strands of blue silk were stuck to her smooth forehead, and she was panting in disarray, looking very tired. Although she had cultivated high-level skills, physically she was still an ordinary woman. It was just that she, who always calculated everything, had never been seen in such a sorry state before.

  Xu Xian felt a pang of pain and anger in his heart, stopped in his tracks, Yu Xuanji couldn't help herself and threw herself into his arms, gasping for breath. Xu Xian's one hand grasped her slender waist, the other hand took out the Five Thunder Talisman, his eyes already cold as ice.

  Yu Xuanji grasped his hand and said, "Don't, I'm begging you, the karma of killing is too deep." At this moment, their intimate posture was forgotten. Cultivators would not kill unless absolutely necessary, as no one wanted to bear the consequences of the karma involved. However, Xu Xian had only prepared the Five Thunderbolt Talisman, a powerful killer. Ordinary people, no matter how strong, were still flesh and blood, and no one could survive being struck by lightning. Mortals fear the consequences, while Bodhisattvas fear the cause - it was indeed so.

  "Hand over the brocade box, and I'll spare your life." A deep voice boomed from the end of the alley, as a monk carrying an iron rod hastened towards him with large strides.

  Xu Xian looked at Yu Xuanji, but Yu Xuanji just grabbed his hand. Xu Xian sighed and took out another pair of divine movement talismans. He squatted down and said to Yu Xuanji, "Quickly get on." Yu Xuanji hesitated for a moment, remembering the last time he held hands with him to write talismans, knowing that skin-to-skin contact wasn't a good feeling. If she had to lie on his back, wouldn't it be...

  The archer known as the "Divine Feathered Arrow" chased along the eaves, his eyes extremely sharp from years of practice. From a distance, he caught sight of Yu Xuanji and laughed strangely, saying: "That little girl is mine, none of you should try to take her."

  Xu Xian gritted his teeth, about to turn around and kill those bastards, when a warm body pressed against his back. A soft voice whispered in his ear, "Hurry up." The warmth and fragrance enveloped him, making both Xu Xian and Yu Xuanji's hearts skip a beat as they were pressed together.

  Xu Xian got up and carried Yu Xuanji on his back, rushing away wildly. The people chasing behind were stunned, how did this person suddenly run so fast? "Hurry up and chase him, don't let him get away."

  In the dark alley, Xu Xian was running like flying, and there was no fear or anxiety in his heart. He thought to himself, "If you guys push me too hard, I'll send all of you to see King Yanluo."

  It was just the warm body behind him that made him think endlessly. The spring shirt was thin, and the two of them had sweated a bit, sticking together almost able to feel every rise and fall, every tremble of each other's bodies.

  Yu Xuanji felt as if her whole body was going to burn up, her face red to the point of dripping with sweat. Regret, resentment, and shame churned together in her heart like a pot of porridge, while the person below her was like a ball of fire that made the porridge boil ceaselessly.

  If it weren't for Xu Xian's interference with her senses, how could she have failed to anticipate even this danger. But now, whether she blamed or resented him, it was all too late. The people behind her had been pulled back a bit, but they were all using the Light Body Technique and couldn't be shaken off completely.

  Xu Xian suddenly looked up and saw a smoke dragon rushing straight into the sky, and when he looked to the west again, there was another one. It turned out that the city had been flooded with water, no wonder the soldiers guarding the city and the patrol officers did not arrive in time. The whole city was like a market of lamps, once the fire spread, it would be a great disaster. Compared with this kind of thing, several thieves were naturally placed in a secondary position, no wonder the people behind him were so fearless.

  Xu Xian's heart was filled with rage and fury, burning away all the dregs in his mind. These people had done such a thing for the sake of money.

  Just then, in the dark alley, a lantern suddenly lit up, emitting a faint yellow glow that illuminated the surrounding darkness. Several long tables and chairs were arranged around it, with a pot emitting white smoke. It seemed like a small food stall, but the owner was nowhere to be found. Only a sturdy man with a broad back was facing away from them, eating and drinking there.

  Xu Xian stopped in his tracks, put down the fish basket on his back, and said resolutely: "This kind of person, I must kill." The fish basket's body softened slightly before standing still, seeing his expression, knowing that it was impossible to persuade him again. Also somewhat relieved that he didn't notice the red glow all over her face.

  "It's a must-kill situation, please sit back and relax, let me handle these few people." The man who was eating and drinking turned his face around and smiled at Xu Xian.

  Xu Xian was taken aback, is this something that can be rushed? This big Han had a familiar look, but he couldn't remember where he had seen him before. Subconsciously, he didn't treat him as an enemy.

  "This brother, you'd better hurry up and leave, the people behind will be skilled in martial arts, and even if you're not, you'll need to know some mysterious skills to resist them."

  Shen Tu knew Xian's state and didn't think much of it. Seeing Xian's current state, he was still the same, but with a bit more human spirit, which made him even happier. He invited them to sit down, poured two bowls of wontons for them himself, and smiled: "I also know a few tricks in the Jianghu style. Please sit back and watch my skills."

  Yu Xuanji lowered her head and said: "Younger brother, let's leave this to this big brother!" She had already seen the extraordinary place of Shen Tu Rang.

  The white wontons emitted the aroma of chicken soup, with finely chopped scallions and cilantro sprinkled on top, and a layer of oil flowers floating on it. The small spoon was picked up and started eating alone. Not because I was hungry, but just wanted to do something casual. But this extremely delicious wonton had no taste when eaten.

  Xu Xian saw her distracted appearance. Looking at Shen Tuzhong again, he also felt that he was a trustworthy person, although he didn't know where this feeling came from either.

  "Since you're here, why don't you come out?" Shen Tu suddenly said in a loud voice.

  Chu Jianxiong walked out of the shadows, his kung fu was the best among everyone. At this moment, he was also very annoyed in his heart. The arrow that should have been fatal at the side of the horse carriage had let that knight rush out, and after dying with great difficulty, it was taken by a scholar who ran for so long, and the speed was astonishingly fast, the red goods worth 3 million almost flew away.

  But he still maintained the demeanor of the leader of the Green Forest, and said to Xu Xian: "This young master, give me the brocade box, I won't make things difficult for you. Even if you get this brocade box today, it's not yours. We rob the rich to help the poor, if you give it to me, I can still help you a bit."

  Xu Xian saw the culprit and his anger surged, he stood up and asked: "Was it you who ordered the fire to be set in this city?"

  Chu Jianxiong was at a loss for words, but some things were done and could not be said. He couldn't explain that someone would come to put out the fire. That would not only be meaningless but also undermine his momentum.

  "Cut the crap, Second Brother. We've got what we came for, let's grab the goods and get out of here." It was that archer, his lightness skills were not weak either, flying over rooftops and walking on walls was only slightly inferior to Chu Jianxiong, but from the way he looked at Yu Xuanji, it was clear that what he wanted was not just the red goods.

  At this moment, several more people walked out of the alley, but they all stood in the darkness far away from the lanterns, vague and unclear. Chu Jian knew that things should not be delayed, and his two polite sentences were just waiting for everyone to gather together. Just as he was about to order an attack, he heard the last arriving fierce monk exclaim: "Shen Tu Gong? You... aren't you dead?" He actually recognized Shen Tu Jian.

  Shen Tu Xiang heard the voice and laughed, saying: "Stone Monk, I didn't expect to see you again! If you're clever, leave quickly and I'll spare your life. Otherwise, even an iron head will be crushed."

  Shi was furious, but Shen Tu had saved his life before and didn't want to lose his temper. He advised: "Today, all the top-notch experts in Jiangnan are here, even if you're Shen Tu, you can't defeat them all. Let the monk be your guarantor, hurry up and leave!"

  But little did they know, Shen Tuli burst out laughing and said: "Today you are all on the book of life and death, don't blame me for being ruthless." Faced with so many masters, he had no choice but to retreat in his lifetime. But since becoming a ghost, he has eaten countless ghosts, compared to when he was alive, he is more than ten times stronger, where would he put these people in his eyes?

  Chu Jianxiong's heart was filled with great anger, and even if you were a famous master, how could you be outnumbered and underestimated by me? He coldly said: "Kill." First, he charged forward with his sword, and the crowd followed suit, their blades all striking towards Shen Tuzhong's body. Chu Jianxiong confidently faced this encirclement, any master would have to die on the spot, even if it was himself, it would be a narrow escape from death.

  But then Shen Tuzhao just slightly sneered, sitting in his original position, without any intention of dodging, his heart was determined but a hint of unease emerged. Chu Jianxiong only felt that the black shadow in front of him flashed, and Shen Tuzhao had disappeared.

  A phrase simultaneously emerged in the minds of all the attackers.

  "How is it possible?"

  There was a tiger who thought he was the king of the forest, but didn't know that this was actually the Jurassic period.

  ;