"Hurry up." Old servant Lambert also reacted quickly and urged immediately.

  Jenny and Keen, still dazed, were dragged away quickly by Lin Lei and Lambert. After all, killing someone on the main street would definitely bring the City Guard soon.

  Lin Lei was not afraid of those soldiers, but with Zhan Ni and others, facing the city guards, it was still very troublesome.

  It's not just Lin Lei and his group who are running away, but also the panicked pedestrians around them quickly hiding far away.

  This evening, the main road of Blackstone City was originally the most prosperous time, but at this moment, just a short while ago, the panicked crowd had all run away. Within 100 meters around the two corpses, there wasn't a single person.

  "What should we do, captain?"

  At the window of a private room in a wine tower by the street, two men were looking down through the window. One of them had fiery red long hair and a knife-sharp face, but at this moment his face was very gloomy, and the subordinate next to him was asking in a low voice.

  "Unexpectedly, beside these two countryside siblings, there is such a strong expert." The red-haired man said coldly.

  "Captain, there's a black leopard next to that person. A leopard-type demon beast must be a high-level demon beast... With just us, it'll be tough to take down this strong opponent." The robust man with a tiger-like back and bear-like waist said in a low voice.

  The red-haired man also felt somewhat annoyed in his heart.

  Received the order from the madam, came to kill the two siblings in the countryside. Moreover, according to intelligence, there is an old servant with a bit of martial arts skills next to these two siblings. But even so, as a sixth-level warrior, they are nothing in the powerful O'Brian Empire.

  In a small town in the countryside, a sixth-level warrior might be formidable. However, the leader of this small team sent by the madam of the county city is a seventh-level warrior.

  "Black Panther... I've never seen such a demonic beast before?" The red-haired man furrowed his brow, as a 7th-level strongman, he knew a lot about demonic beasts.

  He also knew many demons such as golden-striped leopard and black-lined leopard in the leopard-like demon beast.

  But this leopard with dense black spots in front of me has never been seen before.

  "The brown-haired man was obviously the master of that black leopard, and he was at least an eighth-level strongman." The red-haired man recalled the scene where Lin Lei grasped two arrows in an instant, and his heart trembled even more.

  The arrow flies very fast.

  To react in time, then instantly appear before the twins Jennie and Keane, and then grab two arrow shafts. This is something that even an ordinary 8th-level strongman can't do.

  "Captain?" The burly man beside him called out in a low voice.

  The red-haired man turned his head to look at him, saying in a cold voice: "Hmph, that brown-haired man is very powerful. This time, the task is not suitable for a hard fight. So, you arrange for someone to secretly investigate for me. I don't believe that expert doesn't need to eat or sleep. He won't be following that sister and brother all the time, will he?"

  "As soon as that brown-haired man separates from those siblings, send someone to shoot them dead." The red-haired man gave the order.

  "Yes, captain." The strong man nodded and immediately left the private room.

  The red-haired man turned his head and continued to look down through the window. The two corpses with arrows piercing their throats were still on the side of the street, while the city guards riding fine horses rushed over at this moment.

  In a private room on the second floor of an ordinary hotel in Blackstone City, Lin Lei, Zhan Ni, Ji En, and Lambert all sat down. Even Beibei occupied a seat alone. As for Heiruo, the black-striped cloud leopard, it was lying on the ground, resting with its eyes narrowed comfortably.

  Zanni and Keane are still a bit pale in the face until now.

  "Just now, I was scared to death." Keen still had a terrified look in his eyes.

  Keen grew up in a small rural town, where the worst he had ever seen was some young men fighting each other. Who would have thought that he would experience such scenes himself?

  Although he had experienced robbery and murder on this journey, the robbers were fighting with mercenaries and didn't hurt him. But this time, the other side wanted his life and that of his sister's.

  Jenny's eyes still had a hint of fear at this moment.

  "Jenny, Keen, don't be afraid." Lin Lei comforted with a smile.

  This little scene was nothing to Lin Lei, not even enough to cause a ripple in his emotions. In the Monster Mountain Range, there could be hidden monsters that would suddenly pounce out and launch a sneak attack at any time.

  In the mountains of monsters, Lin Lei was as calm as still water, let alone this small disturbance?

  "Master, Miss," Lambert comforted. "It's all right now, don't worry. Fortunately, Lord Lei was here this time, otherwise it would have been terrible. Master and Miss, you should also thank Lord Lei properly."

  Zanni and Keen finally came out of their panic.

  "Lei Ge, thank you so much this time!" Keen exclaimed excitedly, his eyes shining brightly. "Lei Ge, your move just now was so cool! With a wave of your hand, you caught two sharp arrows, and with another wave... those two people were killed." He's still a kid, he immediately forgot the fear from earlier.

  Zhan Ni also looked at Lin Lei with gratitude: "Thank you, Brother Lei."

  For Lin Lei, Zhan Ni is heartfelt gratitude.

  At first glance, when Jennie saw Lin Lei for the first time, Lin Lei was a mysterious powerhouse in her mind, an extraordinary person with a powerful demon beast.

  When talking with Lin Lei, she found that Lin Lei was a very kind person.

  Especially when she asked Lin Lei to protect her, Lin Lei only took a gold coin. Although Lin Lei said that in the future, after Ji En became the city master, he would still collect 9999 gold coins. However, eighteen-year-old Zhan Ni already understood some human relationships and worldly affairs.

  "It's nothing, I promised to protect you, it's just my duty." Lin Lei frowned, "What's going on? You've just entered Blackstone City and someone already wants to kill you? Who did you offend?"

  Keen's face was bewildered.

  Zhan Ni also looked puzzled: "I, we didn't offend anyone, did we?"

  "Who has a grudge against you guys?" Lin Lei continued to ask.

  Zhan Ni hesitated for a moment and said, "Well, if we have to say who has a grudge, it's probably only our big madam." At this time, the old servant Lambert next to them immediately interrupted their conversation, smiled at Lin Lei and said, "There is no one with a grudge, their big madam and they just have some family trivial conflicts. Lord Lei, don't think about these annoying things, it's useless even if you do. Let's eat instead."

  Lin Lei glanced at Lambert and smiled, nodding: "Then let's eat together."

  Ever since Lin Lei heard Keen talk about his sister, he had a hunch what was going on. This time someone wanted to kill them, it was obvious that the city lord's wife didn't want Jennie and Keen to take over as city lords.

  Lin Lei just didn't say anything clearly either.

  That night, Jennie's brother, old servant Lambert and Lin Lei checked into the hotel, they directly booked a separate courtyard and settled down.

  Night falls.

  Lin Lei's room was pitch black, Lin Lei sat cross-legged on the bed, his heart calm and peaceful, quietly sensing the pulse of the earth, sensing the rhythm of the wind.

  At times, Lin Lei would have an epiphany and get out of bed to casually swing his heavy sword.

  "Psst." Wearing pajamas and with her long hair loose, Jennie walked towards the room of old butler Lambert. "Grandpa Lambert, are you asleep?"

  The door opened quickly.

  "Come in, miss," Lambert said immediately opening the door and closing it again after Jennie entered.

  "Miss, is there something?" Lambert asked.

  "Grandpa Lambert, tell me, why would someone come to kill my brother and me? Is it Grandma and the others?"

  "How did you think of this." Lambert's heart skipped a beat.

  "Grandfather Lambert, don't treat me like a child. When my brother and I left that small town, we thought it was going to be a happy trip to take over the lord's position. But now I understand, the madam and her cohorts won't let us take over. The one who wants to kill us must have been arranged by her. I can't think of anyone else."

  Lambert looked at Jennie and let out a deep sigh.

  "Alright, miss. I admit it, you were right." Lambert said helplessly.

  Jenny was taken aback.

  "It's indeed like this..." Zanni muttered to himself.

  Zanni looked at Lambert: "Grandpa Lambert, why didn't you tell me and my brother from the beginning?"

  "Alas." Lambert shook his head, "What's the use of telling you? Your mother couldn't swallow that breath even on her deathbed. She insisted on letting your siblings inherit the lord's position. I know, with your temperament, you probably won't go against your mother's last wish."

  "Alright, I'll die trying." Jennie nodded stubbornly.

  "In that case, it's better to let you all have a pleasant and enjoyable journey. Moreover, I've been thinking of ways to prepare for your trip. If I hadn't met Lord Lei, I would have thought of other ways to ensure your safe arrival in Chel City while you were still in Blackstone Castle." Lambert said frankly.

  In that small rural town, Jennie and Keane were fundamentally unhappy.

  The nobles of that town lusted after Jennie's beauty, and Keen was often bullied. Even if Keen and Jennie knew the journey was dangerous, they would still take a chance.

  After all, once they become the lord of the city, their fate will truly change.

  "Grandfather Lambert, is this road very dangerous?" Jennie's expression was quite complex.

  Lambert let out a low sigh: "Originally, I thought it wouldn't be too dangerous, but now it seems that your big aunt is really ruthless. In Blackstone City, they were already preparing to take action. On the way to Chelmsford Castle, it's likely to be very dangerous."

  "Grandfather Lantbert, why didn't you tell Lei Gege clearly from the beginning?" Zhan Ni stared at Lantbert.

  "It can't be said." Lambert shook his head, "After your father died, your aunt almost took control of Chel County Castle. There are also many masters under her command. If you want to let Lord Lei fight with the actual controller of a county castle, I'm afraid he won't risk it for your siblings. After all, it's very dangerous."

  The de facto ruler of a county town has surprisingly powerful energy.

  There may also be eight-level strongmen under his command, of course, it's unlikely to have a nine-level strongman, even if there is one, it would be quite extraordinary. After all, nine-level strongmen are usually serving the ruling family of a province or serving the emperor. Serving as the lord of a county city...is unlikely.

  However, killing is not just about using knives and swords, poison, traps... etc. can all be used to achieve it.

  "Is it very dangerous?" Jennie hesitated for a moment, "Grandpa Lambert, you should rest early." With that, Jennie left Grandpa Lambert's room.

  After Zanni left Lambert's room, he didn't go back to his own room, but instead... walked towards Lin Lei's room.

  "Bang, bang, bang---" Three consecutive knocks on the door.

  "Come in." Lin Lei's voice sounded, and the candles in the house also lit up.

  Zhan Ni pushed open the door and came in.

  Lin Lei got out of bed and sat on a chair, laughing: "It's so late, Jenny, what's the matter?"

  "Lei Ge." Zhan Ni sat down, took a deep breath, and gathered his courage to look at Lin Lei and said, "Lei Ge, I have to tell you something."

  "What's going on?" Lin Lei looked at Zhan Ni.

  Zanni said apologetically, "Actually, Keen and I have been living in a small town in the countryside for a long time. We haven't gone to my father's place for a long time. We are not familiar with Chel County at all. This time we went to inherit the lord's position, it may not be successful."

  Zhan Ni is a very kind girl, she now understands that the road ahead is dangerous and does not want Lin Lei to suffer danger with them.

  "Oh." Lin Lei simply responded with a single word.

  Lin Lei secretly sighed in her heart, this Zhan Ni was indeed a very innocent little girl.

  Zhan Ni saw Lin Lei's reaction and thought he didn't understand, so he quickly explained: "Lei brother, at first I also thought that this time going to inherit the city master position, if we succeed then we succeed, if we fail we just go back. But things aren't that simple. This time someone wants to kill us, it's very likely that it's the big madam who sent people, and later she will probably have even more ruthless methods, you being by our side will be very dangerous."

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