After Nie Li walked out of the forest, he wasn't in a hurry to leave. Instead, he found a desolate place to recover his internal energy. After waiting for daybreak, Nie Li welcomed the first rays of the morning sun and returned to the inn. The moment he returned, he saw Little Mo waiting for him in the room.
"How was it?" When Little Mo saw Nie Li's tattered clothes and the faint smell of blood, he knew that the incident last night wasn't simple.
"Black Mountain Stronghold." Nie Li gave a simple reply. He also knew the power of these three words. If the imperial court were to know that the remnants of the Yang family were in the Black Mountain Stronghold and wreaking havoc among the people, they would definitely send troops to annihilate them.
"I see." Little Mo muttered to himself. The Yang family had actually become bandits. The Black Mountain Stronghold could be said to be full of evil. For the Yang family, which had always been known for its loyalty, to end up like this, it would tarnish the reputation of the Yang family's ancestors.
"How's Zheng Ming?" Nie Li asked.
"His injuries have stabilized. Furthermore, the knot in their hearts has been untied. Their martial arts have also improved greatly." Little Mo explained the two's situation.
"Take care of them. I'll make a trip back first." Nie Li instructed. At least with Little Mo around, the safety of the two could be guaranteed. He also had to return to report.
"Okay. Be careful." Little Mo nodded. Nie Li packed up and left with his saber. He returned to the Shadow Killer camp with ease. Nie Li returned not only to report but also for his own purpose.
"Captain Yan, is Lord Bu here?" When Nie Li returned, he found the Shadow Killer camp somewhat deserted. Only a few people were practicing or cultivating in the courtyard. The others were nowhere to be seen.
"He's in the study. Go ahead," Yan Kuo said simply when he saw Nie Li return. He then lowered his head and continued to rub the sword in his hand.
Nie Li came to Bu Gui's study. When he opened the door, he saw Bu Gui sitting on a chair, staring straight at him. It was as though he had expected Nie Li to come. Nie Li didn't panic. He couldn't afford to be flustered.
"Lord Bu, I've completed your mission." Nie Li cupped his fists. He had taken the initiative to speak. If Bu Gui were to ask questions, Nie Li would be in a passive situation.
"Speak!" Bu Gui's tone was flat. It was impossible to tell if he was in a good or bad mood. "The remnants of the Yang Family are currently in the Black Mountain Stronghold." Nie Li said. He did not choose to hide anything.
"Black Mountain Stronghold?!" Bo Gui frowned. He probably never thought that the Yang Family would join the Black Mountain Stronghold. "Alright, I got it. I'll remember your contribution this time." Bu Gui raised his head, raised his chin, and leaned his head against the chair.
"Tell me about what happened with the Shadow Killer Squad last night." After a long period of silence, Nie Li stood in place. Bu Gui also didn't move. Suddenly, Bu Gui asked. Nie Li knew that Bu Gui would definitely ask about it.
"Last night, this subordinate observed from the outside. After the Shadow Killer Squad entered the Fan Manor, they fought for a long time without retreating, intending to kill everyone in the manor. Underhand was even killed by the remnants of the Yang Family. After that, the imperial court's Xing Yun arrived. Everyone fled, and the battle quickly collapsed." Nie Li recited the script he had prepared beforehand.
"Xing Yun?" Bo Gui originally thought that Ying Sha was besieged by the remnants of the Yang Family, so it was Nie Li's fault for turning a blind eye. But now that Nie Li mentioned Xing Yun, Bo Gui had nothing to say. Even if everyone from the Shadow Killer Squad, including himself, attacked together, they still wouldn't be able to kill Xing Yun.
"Alright, I got it." Bu Gui's expression was a little ugly. From the looks of it, last night's incident had affected him greatly. "Nie Li, do you know how Su Yao died?" Bu Gui asked. When everyone found Su Yao's corpse, he had already escaped from the manor. However, Su Yao was still dead. From the looks of it, he was killed by someone else.
"I don't know. The remnants of the Yang Family left when everyone was fleeing. I followed them. I don't know about Su Yao. I only remember that he escaped. " Nie Li's expression remained the same. He wasn't flustered in the slightest. After all, he had used the Great Bloody Hand to kill Su Yao. No one knew that he could use this martial technique.
"From the looks of it, things are getting more and more complicated." When Bu Gui heard Nie Li's words, he fell into deep thought. When Su Yao was brought back this morning, he could tell at a glance that it was a demonic martial technique, especially the palm print on his chest. He should have been killed with a single strike.
He also knew that Nie Li knew demonic martial techniques. Therefore, Bu Gui suspected Nie Li in his heart. However, it was just as Nie Li said. If he was fighting with Su Yao, he definitely wouldn't have been able to track down the remnants of the Yang Family.
Either Nie Li didn't track down the remnants of the Yang Family, or Su Yao wasn't killed by Nie Li. Clearly, the latter possibility was more inclined towards Bu Gui's mentality.
"You may leave first. Also, inform the other three captains to come to my place." After Bu Gui finished speaking, Nie Li walked out. The morning breeze was refreshing. Only now did Nie Li realize that his back was covered in sweat.
He informed the other three captains of Bu Gui's orders. They seemed to have already expected it and didn't ask any questions. Nie Li returned to his room, sat on a chair, and let out a long sigh of relief. He didn't know what his final outcome would be. However, only by becoming stronger, step by step, would he be able to survive in these forces.
"Nie Li, come out for a moment." At this moment, someone called out to Nie Li. Nie Li pushed open the door and realized that it was someone he didn't know. "Lord Bu has called for everyone to gather." After he finished speaking, he left with Nie Li following behind him. At this moment, everyone had already arrived at the front yard.
Bu Gui and the other three captains were already standing there. There were also those who had participated in last night's operation. At this moment, all of them had some injuries.
"I've called everyone here today to inform you of something." The moment Bu Gui opened his mouth, everyone quieted down. "Last night's operation ended with the defeat of the Shadow Killer. Based on my information, I've also learned a few things. Underhand didn't listen to orders and acted on his own, resulting in the deaths of many of our brothers. His crimes are unforgivable. Now that Underhand is dead, our Shadow Killer isn't. "
"I hope that all of you can stand up and pull yourselves back together. Once again, we'll use death to prove that we're the Shadow Killer. Therefore, for the next operation, we'll be selecting a captain for the fourth squad to lead the remaining members of the Underhand Squad. "Bu Gui said.
"Lord, those who died last night are either dead or injured. There aren't many of us left. Why don't we distribute these people to the other three squads?" someone loudly said.
His words were correct. After all, there weren't many people left in the Underhand Squad. If they were to form a single squad, their combat strength would be too weak. Therefore, the three captains wanted to distribute these people to the other three squads.
"Don't worry. His Highness' residence will send some people over when the time comes." After Bu Gui finished speaking, some of the captains were tempted. No one was willing to lower themselves to others. Furthermore, their strength wasn't weak. It wasn't impossible for them to become captains.
"Those who are interested, please step forward." After Bu Gui finished speaking, some people stepped forward. There were more or less people in each of the three squads. At this moment, Nie Li also stepped forward. Nie Li's appearance made everyone unhappy.
After all, Nie Li was a newcomer to the Shadow Killer not long ago. How dare he compete with them? Was he qualified? Actually, these people were only worried about Nie Li's strength. They'd all seen Nie Li's strength when he fought with the Underhand Squad.
"Alright. Everyone, let's compete. The last person standing will be the captain of each squad." After Bu Gui finished speaking, everyone was shocked. They were actually going to fight in a free-for-all.
"Stop dawdling. Let's begin!" After Bu Gui finished speaking, everyone dispersed, leaving the arena to these people. Nie Li took out a mask from his bosom, put it on his face, and placed his right hand on his saber.
Everyone began to attack indiscriminately. For a moment, there was a foul wind and a rain of blood. One second, they might be fighting with someone, and the next second, they might be ambushed and killed.
Moreover, for the sake of victory, everyone was willing to do anything. They would use any move they had. Meanwhile, Nie Li had been dodging with his movement technique. He hadn't made a move.
"Where do you think you're going?" At this moment, a sinister voice came from his left. Nie Li subconsciously dodged with his movement technique, but he still felt a piercing pain in his left rib. He saw the thorn in Evil Mask's hand, which was suffused with a purplish green light.
"Hahaha, you've been poisoned by me. Let's see what you can do about it. " Evil Mask was very pleased with himself when he saw Nie Li get hit. His poison had already killed who knew how many people on the field. If nothing unexpected happened, the position of captain would definitely be his.
"Do you think poison will work on me? Snowstorm Saber Slash, Blood Plum Blossoms in the Moonlit Night, Mountains and Rivers Like Blood. "Although Nie Li felt the numbness in his left rib, he could still withstand it.
He didn't show any mercy. He had long wanted to kill Evil Mask. Since he had seized this opportunity, he had to cherish it. He unsheathed his Autumn Rain Saber and drew a full moon arc. A resplendent saber light flashed towards Evil Mask.
The tip of the saber flicked, and a plum blossom bloomed from the saber, piercing towards Evil Mask's throat. Looking at the dazzling saber light and the beautiful plum blossom, Evil Mask's expression turned grave. However, he still used his twin thorns to cut off Nie Li's saber light. However, the blossoming plum blossom made him complain incessantly. The most terrifying thing was Nie Li's leg technique.
A turbulent sea of blood and a dignified mountain accompanied Nie Li's feet as they ruthlessly stomped on Evil Mask's head. There was saber light in front of him, and a fierce leg technique above his head.
Evil Mask didn't last long before he was stomped to death by Nie Li. Nie Li wasn't afraid of Evil Mask when he was at the early Xiantian realm. Now that he had made a breakthrough, killing Evil Mask was as easy as taking something out of his pocket.
"Kill the Ghost Emissary first." Those who were still alive saw Nie Li's shocking strength and felt that they should defeat him first. Once this was said, everyone agreed.
No one had the confidence to fight Nie Li. Furthermore, Nie Li had exhausted a lot of his internal energy fighting Evil Mask. Coupled with the fact that he was poisoned, he was definitely an arrow at the end of its flight.
"Ghost Emissary, this is bad." Yan Kuo looked at Nie Li. With so many people surrounding him, even he wouldn't be able to deal with it.
"Yeah, it's a pity. I haven't tasted such a handsome little brother yet." Li Shu looked at Nie Li, but there was no pity in her eyes. In such a situation, Nie Li was already a dead man.
"Not necessarily. This Ghost Emissary is very powerful." Bu Gui didn't make a conclusion too early.
Nie Li looked at so many people looking at him like wolves and tigers. The corner of his mouth curled into a cruel smile.
"If you want to kill someone, you have to be prepared to be killed." After Nie Li finished speaking, his body shone with Buddhist light. A Buddhist lotus bloomed under his feet, but his right foot was suffused with a black light. Strange black threads constantly surged and entangled.
A huge black and red leg propped Nie Li up. That appearance was as holy as a Buddha, but it was overflowing with demonic energy.
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