More than fifty Shadow Guards surrounded a simple and crude carriage. Each of them held a long sword in their hands and were on high alert.
This time, Xu Donglin couldn't comfort Han Yunxi anymore. Even he himself was pale with fright.
Carefree City had come out in full force!
This was too unexpected!
The Shadow Guard surrounded them three times in a tight circle. The people of Carefree City were right in front of them. There were three rows of people, and the first row was made up of Carefree City's elders and a few of their sons who were skilled in martial arts. Xu Donglin had seen all of them in the City of Daughters last time, but there was one person he didn't recognize.
That person was in his early fifties. He held a double-edged sword in his hand and had a full beard. His eyes were cold and stern, and he exuded an imposing aura. He stood there like a ferocious god. Even Han Yunxi, who didn't know martial arts, could clearly sense his killing intent.
"Mistress, he … is he …"
Xu Donglin stammered. Han Yunxi was relatively calm. She said, "He should be Carefree City's City Lord, Qi Zonglin. He's ranked fourth in Cloud Realm Continent, second only to Tang Zijin."
Han Yunxi laughed at herself. "I didn't expect him to come. This princess's life is really valuable."
"Mistress, we can't beat them!" Xu Donglin wasn't belittling himself, nor was he trying to boost their morale. He was speaking the truth!
"We really can't beat them …" Han Yunxi was calm, but a chill ran down her spine.
Qi Zonglin alone was enough to deal with more than fifty Shadow Guard, to say nothing of the others. Just how determined was he to kill her?!
"Mistress, could it be that Medical City hired them?" Xu Donglin guessed.
Han Yunxi immediately rejected the idea.
The City of Daughters and Carefree City didn't have good reputations. Medical City wouldn't be stupid enough to openly hire assassins to kill her, a descendant of the Poison Sect. That was because such a method would definitely cause people to gossip.
Also, Long Fei Ye's killing of Lady Leng Yue was enough to intimidate Liberty City. It was unlikely that Qi Zonglin would come out to kill her just because of the commission.
Without enough temptation, Qi Zonglin would not act rashly. Because he could not afford to offend Long Fei Ye, let alone Sky Mountain.
There must be something fishy behind this!
"If he doesn't have an ulterior motive, then he must have gotten some information," Han Yunxi guessed.
"Master, no matter what his purpose is, let's think about how to save our lives first! When the fight starts, I'll take you away. There's a fork in the road about one li ahead. Let's split up. "
Xu Donglin was very serious. "Master, you have to remember this. You go to the right and I'll go to the left. I'll try to lure them away. Don't worry about anything. Just keep running forward and find a place to hide. "
Han Yunxi smiled helplessly. "Xu Donglin, do you think we can escape in this situation?"
Xu Donglin looked into her eyes, persistent and sincere. "Master, we have to run even if we can't! Even if we have to risk our lives, we'll buy you time. Please believe us! "
Han Yunxi's heart ached for the Shadow Guard, but it was worth it!
A complicated look flitted through her eyes as she said, "I don't want to run, and I don't want to die. I'll do my best to buy time. Hurry and contact Sky Mountain's people and have them send reinforcements. "
They had already entered Western Zhou's borders. Western Zhou had yet to express their stance on the matter of the Poison Sect's remnants, but Western Zhou's imperial family would never help them. Long Fei Ye's forces in Western Zhou were mostly in the capital, which was more than ten days' journey away.
Thus, her only choice was to turn back and ask for reinforcements from Sky Mountain.
It was only five days' journey from here to Sky Mountain. With Xu Donglin's qinggong, he could cover the two-day journey in half a day if he tried his best. He didn't need to go to Sky Mountain himself. All he had to do was send out a distress signal and reinforcements would definitely come.
Han Yunxi didn't know how long she could stall for, but she had to do her best no matter what. She had to survive! Gu Beiyue was still waiting for her to save him. Long Fei Ye was still waiting for her to return!
Her life was very precious!
From a distance, the two forces looked like they were about to break out into a fight. Han Yunxi walked out of the heavy protection to face the people of Carefree City.
Her appearance attracted the attention of everyone in Carefree City. Xu Donglin used this opportunity to slip away from the back.
"Hehe, I presume this must be the famous Qin Wangfei, Han Yunxi?" Qi Zonglin was surprised.
"I presume this distinguished one must be the fourth strongest expert of the martial arts circles, the city lord of Carefree City, City Lord Qi? It's an honor to meet you at last, "Han Yunxi was very polite.
But Qi Zonglin was no longer polite. Cold, he said, "Since you know who the Old Man is, then why don't you surrender yourself before the Old Man makes a move?!"
"Yunxi wants to know the reason for her death. I wonder who wants to buy Yunxi's life?" Han Yunxi asked modestly.
Qi Zonglin said seriously, "This time, Carefree City is enforcing justice on behalf of the heavens and the people of the world. We won't take a single cent!"
Han Yunxi finally laughed, but it was a cold, mocking laugh.
"What are you laughing at?" Qi Zonglin asked.
"City Lord Qi, when did you start enforcing justice on behalf of the heavens? What, has Carefree City been frightened by the Duke of Qin? Are you so eager to curry favor with those righteous sects? Why stick your warm face to someone's cold butt? "Han Yunxi guffawed.
"You're still so stubborn even in the face of death. This city lord would like to see how long you can keep laughing!"
Qi Zonglin was furious. He was about to make a move himself when Han Yunxi turned serious and asked loudly, "Qi Zonglin, who told you that this wangfei is a descendant of the Poison Sect?"
Qi Zonglin never expected Han Yunxi to ask such a question. A complicated look flitted past his eyes, but he quickly replied, "Only the direct bloodline of the Poison Sect can control the poison beast. Han Yunxi, your identity hasn't been a secret for a long time. Old Man advises you to be tactful and surrender yourself! "
"Poison beast? Dare I ask City Lord Qi, which eye of yours saw the poison beast? "Han Yunxi asked again.
Qi Zonglin naturally hadn't seen the poison beast with his own eyes, but he was certain. "The disciples of Celestial Mountain's two Pavilions and Courtyards all saw it with their own eyes. Could it be false?"
"Celestial Mountain disciples?" Han Yunxi shook her head helplessly. "Then may I ask which disciple saw it with their own eyes? Also, when did Celestial Mountain step out to accuse this wangfei of being a descendant of the Poison Sect? "
Qi Zonglin had no answer. Han Yunxi's identity had never been officially acknowledged aside from rumors. Even Medical City's sanctions against the south central regions' commander-in-chief's manor had only been to hand it over to Han Yunxi and cooperate with Medical City's investigation. They hadn't explicitly stated Han Yunxi's identity.
Qi Zonglin had only dared to block Han Yunxi's path this time because he'd received pointers from an expert. That expert had told him that Long Fei Ye's internal injuries were extremely severe and wouldn't recover in a short time. Han Yunxi would leave Celestial Mountain on her own and return to South Ning.
He hadn't believed it at first, but that expert had actually described the time and route Han Yunxi would take when she left Celestial Mountain. Qi Zonglin had sent people to investigate, and the results were accurate.
No matter how stupid Qi Zonglin was, he knew that the expert was someone from Celestial Mountain, so he believed him.
Carefree City and Han Yunxi had an old grudge to begin with. After being threatened by Long Fei Ye, Qi Zonglin had long been dissatisfied. How could the assassins' world be trampled underfoot by Long Fei Ye and his wife?
Qi Zonglin wanted revenge and to vent his resentment. That was why he'd come out with all his might today. He wanted this matter to shake Cloud Realm Continent and let the entire world know that Carefree City wasn't to be trifled with!
Of course, Qi Zonglin was also certain that Long Fei Ye wouldn't travel with them due to his injuries. That was why he'd dared to block their path.
Han Yunxi's words now made him uneasy.
Seeing Qi Zonglin waver, Han Yunxi hurriedly added, "City Lord Qi, I won't hide it from you. I came down the mountain this time precisely because I wanted to go to Medical City with master Kenzō and His Highness Duke of Qin to explain the Poison Sect. They've been delayed by other matters, so I'm sure they'll be here soon.
"Oh, that's right. Kenzō's master will bring a few more disciples over in a moment. I'll have to ask City Lord Qi to help me identify which disciple leaked this princess consort's whereabouts."
Han Yunxi spouted this monumental lie very calmly and easily.
She'd long guessed that there were spies in Celestial Mountain. She'd also guessed that Carefree City had come out with all their might to block her path because they'd received some sort of information. Otherwise, Qi Zonglin wouldn't have had the guts.
That was why she'd hardened her heart and taken a gamble.
Qi Zonglin's heart grew alarmed at Han Yunxi's words.
He wondered if that expert had been discovered, so Long Fei Ye had decided to beat him at his own game and lure him out.
He didn't speak. Cold eyes sized up Han Yunxi.
This woman didn't look like she was lying at all. Her words could be false, but her eyes couldn't be.
There wasn't the slightest fear in this woman's eyes when she was faced with the assassins of Carefree City. How could she be so fearless if she wasn't confident?
Even a man would be scared when faced with such a situation, let alone a woman!
Han Yunxi's entire back was soaked in sweat when she was faced with Qi Zonglin's sharp gaze. Nobody knew how scared she was in her heart.
If anything went wrong, if Qi Zonglin willed it and Carefree City took action, she would be dead for sure!
However, she still held on! She looked down at Qi Zonglin's sharp gaze from high above. She was calm and fearless like a queen.
Qi Zonglin was hesitating. Han Yunxi was about to continue her threats when a figure suddenly flew over from behind them and was thrown to the ground heavily.
"Xu Donglin!" Han Yunxi shouted.
Xu Donglin was thrown to the ground. He was vomiting blood and dying!
The Shadow Guard next to Han Yunxi was about to rescue him when a figure suddenly flew over. It was none other than Qi Yaotian, the young master of Carefree City.
He stepped on Xu Donglin and shouted, "Father, don't be fooled by this woman! She was stalling you while she sent someone to call for reinforcements! Long Fei Ye and Kenzō didn't follow her at all! "
"Let go of him!"
Han Yunxi was infuriated. Hardly had she finished her sentence when she shot out several gold needles. Qi Yaotian was caught off guard and could only retreat. The Shadow Guard then took the opportunity to rescue Xu Donglin.
Han Yunxi had barely supported Xu Donglin when Qi Zonglin had already drawn his sword. More than fifty Shadow Guards charged forward together. Han Yunxi supported Xu Donglin and retreated to the back.
The other people of Carefree City began to disperse and surround Han Yunxi and the rest of them. Qi Zonglin, on the other hand, was fighting fifty people alone!
The battle began. The Shadow Guards fell one after another in the blink of an eye, and Qi Zonglin's sword approached Han Yunxi …
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