Retreat in order to advance
If he had not met Bao Dingheng and his group, Zhang Yan's original plan would have been to head to the five peaks of Mount Qingcun or secretly follow the disciples of the Xuanmen clans to see if they could find any clues about the Zoysia Ancestor.
However, after he was invited by Ke Xiujun to travel with Bao Dingheng and his group, he accidentally discovered that Shi Gong had the ability to search for medicinal zoysias. Thus, he decided to borrow this person's power to search for the Zoysia Ancestor.
However, how to make this person work for him was a choice worth considering.
Originally, he did not have any conflict of interest with Bao Dingheng and his group, and was prepared to part ways on good terms. Thus, he wanted to befriend this Shi Gong first and then trade a few rare treasures to make the other party willingly search for the Zoysia Ancestor for him.
However, Bao Dingheng had actually set his sights on him. As the saying went, the evils he brought upon himself were the hardest to bear. It was no wonder that he was so ruthless.
However, since he had seen through these people's tricks, how could he let them lead him by the nose?
With a quick thought, he came up with a plan to retreat in order to advance, forcing Bao Dingheng and his group to make a move without hesitation.
Zhang Yan sneered in his heart. He cupped his fists and deliberately said in a loud voice, "Thank you, Daoist Bao and fellow Daoists. Since I've obtained the medicinal zoysia, it's time for me to take my leave."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was stunned.
Fang He had originally thought that Zhang Yan had fallen into the trap when he saw that he had obtained the transforming medicinal zoysia. According to his original plan, he and Bao Dingheng would find an opportunity to separate from Zhang Yan for a period of time. Then, Daoist Gao and his group would definitely not be able to resist and snatch the medicinal zoysia. Even if they knew that it was a bait, they would still eat it because the temptation was too great.
At that time, he and Bao Dingheng could attack again and become the final winner.
But how could he have expected that Zhang Yan would suddenly suggest leaving? He could not help but feel anxious and shouted, "Li Yuanba, where are you going?"
Zhang Yan pretended to be surprised and said with a smile, "I came to Mount Qingcun to search for the medicinal zoysia. Since I've obtained it, this trip has been completed, so why shouldn't I leave? As for where I'm going, that's my private matter. Fellow Daoist Li doesn't need to know. "
Fang He was even more anxious. If Zhang Yan really left, wouldn't all his previous plans be for naught?
So he snapped, "What are you talking about? We worked together to help you obtain this medicinal herb, yet you didn't even put in the slightest bit of strength, so how can you just leave like that? "
Zhang Yan laughed and said, "What are you talking about, Brother Fang? We're just traveling together for the time being. There's no need to talk about working together to help me. It's just that I saved Daoist Bao's life, and he's willing to return the favor with this item. Now, we're even."
"This …"
Fang He couldn't help but be speechless. However, he was also a bit scheming after all. In a moment of desperation, he managed to think of a suitable reason and shouted, "Li Yuanba, if you leave, how do we know that you won't leak the news that Mr. Shi is here?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone seemed to have been reminded, and their expressions changed slightly. Daoist Gao almost immediately stood up and said in a deep voice, "That's right, Mr. Shi's matter is of great importance. Fellow Daoist Li should come with us."
Zhang Yan glanced at him, smiled faintly, and said, "Everyone can rest assured. I can swear that I won't leak this matter to anyone else."
As soon as these words came out, it once again shut everyone up. Fang He couldn't help but be in a dilemma. With a gloomy expression, he turned his head and said, "Senior Brother, what do you think?"
Bao Dingheng stroked his beard and didn't say anything.
Previously, he invited Zhang Yan here because he thought that he was just a Rogue Cultivator and that he could still control him. Even when Ke Xiujun praised Zhang Yan's brilliance, he thought that it was just an exaggeration. However, after the battle with Lan Yuchun, he didn't think that way anymore.
In fact, at that time, he was already faintly worried in his heart. If such an uncontrollable and unknown person were to leak out that Mr. Shi knew how to find the Ganoderma, then it would definitely bring disaster to them.
Therefore, at that time, he made a promise that he could let Zhang Yan choose a superior Ganoderma first. Not only was it to repay him for saving his life, but it was also to hold him back. However, in his heart, he didn't seem to be truly willing.
Therefore, when Fang He proposed the idea of getting rid of Daoist Gao's group and Zhang Yan at the same time, it was actually secretly in line with his intentions.
Now that his plan had failed, it seemed that he could no longer provoke Zhang Yan and Daoist Gao's group to fight. However, he also wouldn't allow Zhang Yan to escape so easily.
Therefore, he only pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "Fellow Daoist Li, you should stay so that you don't make things difficult for others."
Zhang Yan looked at these people and laughed out loud. "What if I don't want to stay?"
However, Bao Dingheng smiled. He turned his head and said to Ke Xiujun with a pleasant expression, "Martial Niece Ke, Fellow Daoist Li is on good terms with you. Why don't you go and persuade him?"
Ke Xiujun nodded. Although she was traveling with Zhang Yan, that was only because his cultivation wasn't bad. Compared to Chu Shaohong, Zhang Yan was undoubtedly a better choice. However, in terms of friendship, it didn't seem like there was much of a difference. However, compared to Bao Dingheng, Zhang Yan's weight in her heart was undoubtedly much lighter.
She also understood the current situation. If the two sides really clashed, she would undoubtedly stand on Bao Dingheng's side. However, due to their previous relationship, she didn't mind saying a few words of comfort. Therefore, she lightly stepped forward and was about to open her mouth to persuade him.
However, the moment she opened her mouth, Bao Dingheng suddenly raised his hand and lightly patted the top of her head. In an instant, a streak of sword Qi pierced through her head and straight into her internal organs.
The two of them were only a few feet apart. How could Ke Xiujun expect that as a senior, Bao Dingheng would suddenly attack her? She was completely unprepared. In an instant, her brain was pierced by the sword Qi and her internal organs were destroyed. Even her Origin Spirit was crushed before it could escape. She died almost unconsciously.
Bao Dingheng sighed slightly. In his opinion, the relationship between Ke Xiujun and Zhang Yan was not ordinary. It would undoubtedly be troublesome when he attacked. It was better to just kill her now.
However, his cold and merciless attack caused Duke Shi, who was standing nearby, to frown. A hint of disgust appeared in his eyes.
Bao Dingheng loosened his hand and allowed Ke Xiujun's corpse to fall to the ground. He glanced at Priest Gao and the others and pointed at Zhang Yan. He shouted, "Since this person insists on leaving, he will definitely ruin our plans. Everyone, why don't you attack together?"
With this shout, Priest Gao and the others, who already had the intention to attack, released their Profound Light Magic Swords one after another. In this silent and cold forest, light shone in the sky and killing intent filled the air.
However, before they could make a move, Zhang Yan let out a loud roar and waved his sleeves, summoning two golden hammers into the air. Then, with two thunderous roars, the hammers smashed down on the crowd without any regard for anything else.
Priest Gao and the others who were standing below were all shocked. They knew that these two golden hammers were two Divine Armaments. How would they dare to let them get close? Out of caution, they all rode on Profound Light and retreated far away.
Only a tall and sturdy cultivator who was confident in his Profound Light and was skilled in the Dao of defense stood where he was and did not move. He only snorted and shook his shoulder to receive the Profound Light.
A thick and heavy golden light that was fifty to sixty feet wide rose up and collided with the two golden hammers.
He originally thought that even if he could not block these Divine Armaments, at the very least, he could push them to the side and win an opportunity for the others to attack.
Even a Strength Dao cultivator's strength would be weakened a level if they lost a suitable weapon.
He originally had a good plan. If it was an ordinary Divine Armaments, he could block them for a while. However, he did not expect that when these golden hammers fell, Zhang Yan would secretly slap a Taiyi Golden Fire Profound Light into them. The moment the two came into contact, it was like the scorching sun melting snow. His Profound Light was brushed aside like a piece of paper and came crashing down.
This cultivator was instantly scared out of his wits. He wanted to dodge, but how could he escape in time? The two golden hammers fell almost at the same time and hit his forehead. There was a "pa" sound that sounded like a melon cracking. His head was smashed into pieces in the blink of an eye and his corpse fell to the ground.
Priest Gao saw that Zhang Yan killed one of them with a raise of his hand. He was furious and shouted, "This is a Strength Dao cultivator. Fellow Daoists, quickly use your Dharma treasures and end this person!" He then said, "Bao Dingheng, are you going to sit back and do nothing? If this person escapes, you won't be able to get away! "
The people who came with Priest Gao were all itinerant cultivators. They only had Dharma treasures that they often refined, which were far from Dharma treasures. However, seeing how powerful Zhang Yan was, they couldn't care about anything else and took out their Dharma treasures. Two rays of light flashed in the air and fell towards Zhang Yan.
Zhang Yan did not even look at them. He pointed his finger and the two golden hammers flipped and rose into the air again, smashing towards Bao Dingheng.
Bao Dingheng had seen his power earlier, so he did not dare to face him head-on. When fighting with a Strength Dao cultivator, it was naturally better to hide as far away as possible. Furthermore, he did not want to be dragged into the battle by Zhang Yan at this moment. It would be best if he fought with Priest Gao until both sides were injured. Therefore, he did not make a move and only used his Profound Light to wrap himself up before turning into light and leaving.
With his escape, how could Fang He dare to face Zhang Yan alone? He also used his Flying Light to follow his Senior Martial Brother onto the clouds.
At this moment, the two Dharma treasures landed on Zhang Yan's body. There was a clanging sound, but he only swayed a little. He was actually unharmed.
Then, he took a step forward, and in an instant, the wind and clouds moved. There was a whoosh, and a fallen leaf was swept up like a dustpan. It covered the line of sight of the people in the sky for a moment. They could only faintly see a figure flash, and when they looked again, they saw that he had actually moved to Mr. Shi's side. Their expressions changed involuntarily.
Mr. Shi was also startled and opened his mouth to say something. However, Zhang Yan smiled and said, "Mr. Shi, sorry for the offense."
With a flip of his hand, he slapped out a Human Pouch and covered Mr. Shi. Then, with a shake of his sleeve, he put the Pouch away and turned to face the crowd.
Bao Dingheng was shocked and angry at the same time. He had never thought that Zhang Yan would have such a move. He shouted, "Li Yuanba, could it be that you think that by holding Mr. Shi hostage, we won't dare to touch you?"
Fang He also threatened, "Li Yuanba, you can't escape today. If you surrender without a fight, I can still allow your Origin Spirit to leave on its own."
Although they said this, everyone, including Taoist Gao, still had misgivings in their hearts. They had personally seen Mr. Shi's ability to find medicinal mushrooms, so they didn't dare to immediately rush forward and make a move.
However, Zhang Yan sneered, and a piercingly cold light appeared in his eyes. He said, "This one took Mr. Shi because I was afraid that I would accidentally injure him in a fierce battle. To deal with the likes of you, there is no need to go through so much trouble."
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