Merchant Li understood the urgency of the situation. He quickly gathered all the men together and told them what happened.
Everyone wailed. A few men even wanted to sneak out and mix into other caravans, but they were all beaten up and thrown back by the well-prepared guards.
Seeing this, everyone knew that there was only one way to go now. They could only disperse and pack up their things, but they all had their own thoughts.
Merchant Li couldn't care about what his men thought. He hurried to the luxurious carriage. Now everyone was in the same boat. If he wanted to go back alone, he was afraid that he would die of thirst or starvation halfway.
Gu Zheng couldn't monitor the outside at all times. He was now watching the three of them. They were at a critical moment in their cultivation and couldn't be disturbed.
Suddenly, footsteps came. Gu Zheng sensed that it was Merchant Li. He looked worried and quickly got out of the carriage.
"Young Master Gu, this is troublesome. Maybe I've implicated you." Merchant Li hurriedly explained what had just happened, and then took out all the money he had given him before.
After listening, Gu Zheng's mind flashed with the face of the cold-faced young master. Did he accidentally offend the other party and cause such a big reaction?
Looking at Merchant Li's face, he didn't know if it was the problem caused by the person in front of him.
"Forget it, you take the money. I have no use for it." Gu Zheng didn't take the money bag and pushed it back again.
"You should pay more attention. If there are other people you know, you can also leave us. There is no need to get involved." Merchant Li was not in the mood to push the money away. Maybe it would be taken away by others in the end. He hurriedly said to Gu Zheng and left here.
There was still one night. At least he had to use this night to see if there could be a turnaround.
Unfortunately, everything he did was in vain. It seemed that the surrounding caravans had already received the news, and none of them helped them. One of the Sea God's Sons added insult to injury, saying that they would transfer all of their belongings over to prevent them from being robbed by the bandits outside. It was better to leave them to their own people.
Merchant Li was angry but he couldn't do anything. He meditated hard all night and even his hair turned white, but he still couldn't find a good way.
Early the next morning, everyone began to move out, and there were still a few guards guarding the perimeter.
They could only watch helplessly as their previous positions were snatched away and quickly disappeared from their sight.
"All of you, listen up. Don't get close to the caravan. Otherwise, don't blame us for being impolite." A guard covered in black scales gathered his team and shouted at them.
Then, he fiercely stabbed a sharp sword into the ground as a warning. Then, all of them rushed towards the caravan.
When Gu Zheng came out, he saw a group of people standing there in a daze, but they didn't seem to know what to do. The things around them had already been packed, and they could leave at any time.
Seeing Gu Zheng walk out, Shang Li went over to him bitterly and said weakly, "Young Master Gu, I'm sorry to have implicated you."
"What should we do next?" Gu Zheng didn't have any depression on his face, as if he didn't care at all. But from Shang Li's point of view, it was just that he didn't show his emotions, but in fact, he must be blaming him in his heart.
"I've decided to continue to follow behind the large caravan. If we can safely pass through seven days, then there will be a small town. We can rest there and wait for the next wave of caravan to arrive. At that time, we will be safe because the journey back is about the same time." Shang Li said with a strong spirit.
"Okay, if you need my help, I will definitely help." Gu Zheng glanced around and said, and then returned to the carriage again.
"Hurry up and get up. Do you really want to wait for death? Follow the front, maybe we will be safe all the way. " Shang Li saw everyone like this and shouted in dissatisfaction. Now that things had come to this, they couldn't just sit and wait for death.
Everyone was a little more spirited and began to carry more than a dozen carts of goods and continued to move along the road.
Under Shang Li's puzzled gaze, two children, one big and one small, came out of the carriage and prepared to help them.
"Yo yo yo, my two little ancestors, what are you doing out here? Go back, this isn't a place for you to stay. "Shang Li saw them and quickly came over.
The girl was cute and soft, and the boy was full of heroic spirit. How could he let them do such a thing? Besides, with their age, this shouldn't be done by them in the first place.
"Uncle Li, it's okay. We used to do it ourselves often. We are not the kind of people who don't know how to do anything. Also, my master said that it's a good opportunity for us to train." Xiao Lan raised her small face and said sweetly.
"Yes, I'm very capable. Let us help." Ah Shui flexed his arms, and a little bit of muscle appeared on them.
They were not wrong, because it was indeed Gu Zheng who arranged for them to come down and help. At the same time, they also sent some people away.
In Gu Zheng's perception, a small group of roving bandits was following far behind. Moreover, when this group of people did not notice, there were already people here to inquire about them.
It seemed that it would not be long before that group of people rushed over.
Seeing them like this, Shang Li did not say anything. Anyway, there was not much to pay attention to now. He just had to pay more attention to not dropping the goods, and the direction of the carriage.
Following the traces of the caravan in front, they followed.
Shang Li was a very experienced businessman. Based on the traces left in front, he could judge the speed and distance of the other party. He instructed the caravan to accelerate for a period of time, and then moved forward at a constant speed.
"Everything must go smoothly. After returning, I must have a good rest for a few years." Shang Li kept thinking in his heart as he watched the surrounding scenery slowly receding.
The more he thought about it, the more it came to him. Half a day later, when they were about to stop to rest and eat something, a man who was in charge of guarding suddenly shouted.
"Someone is coming from behind! It's the roving bandits! "
Because of fear, his voice was a little sharp. He even hurriedly climbed down from the roof of the carriage. As a result, he did not step properly halfway and directly fell down. He fell to the ground and could not get up.
Needless to say, the dense sound of horse hooves coming from the distance made everyone know that there were uninvited guests. They hurriedly put down the lunch in their hands and subconsciously wanted to escape.
"Everyone, quickly prepare for battle. There are only a few of them. Don't be afraid." Seeing that a man was injured immediately, Shang Li secretly sighed. It was really bad luck that one of them was injured at the beginning. After climbing onto a carriage and seeing that there were only a few people on the other side, he immediately shouted with joy.
One must know that there were more than a dozen people here. The other side was probably just a group of scouts behind them. If all of them were united, maybe the other side would not take the risk to attack them.
Hearing Shang Li's words, the group of people's panic slightly retreated. They hurriedly took out swords and shields, and then hurriedly blocked the carriage around them, leaving only a gap in the middle. For this kind of situation, they were very familiar with it. It was very suitable when they encountered a small group of bandits.
When the bandits arrived in front of them, they were already ready to defend.
"Don't you want to go down and take a look?" Shuang 'er said to Gu Zheng in the carriage. "The other side is so strong. I'm afraid that there will be some casualties."
Although the other side only had five people, the leader had the strength of a third-rank warrior. His body had a fierce aura. At a glance, one could tell that he was an elite who had escaped from the army.
The other people were most afraid of second-rank warriors. Although there were only a few of them, for a group of ordinary people, there was simply no one and no way to deal with them.
"I already knew that they were behind us, so I sent them out before. This time, it's just right for them to gain experience." Gu Zheng narrowed his eyes and said while lying comfortably in the back.
"But they have only learned for such a short time. Won't they be in danger?" Shuang 'er lifted the side curtain and looked at the hostile scene. She said worriedly.
"Don't worry. I will not let anyone's life be in danger." Gu Zheng said lightly. At the same time, his body was recovering quickly.
A few days ago, he had been teaching them with all his strength, so his recovery speed was a little slow. Now, he barely had the strength of an early Jin Xian. Before entering Feng City, he had to restore himself to the best state. Only then could he stir up a storm.
Because the other side would certainly take precautions against this. There must be a very well-hidden enemy to protect their plan. He could not be careless and break the other side's plan. He wanted to see if the other side could continue to hide. At that time, he would have a chance to rescue Xue 'er.
Feeling the current state of Xue 'er, Gu Zheng felt a little relieved. She was still safe and sound.
Outside, Li Shang looked at the little brat on both sides of him. He was helpless. He had already persuaded them to go back, but they were not willing. They insisted on following them and even said that they would protect them.
Seeing that the people in the carriage still did not come down and did not care about their children, Li Shang had to give up and go back. He came to the front and said to them.
"Friends, if you need any help, I will not stand by."
His meaning was obvious. He wanted to pay for the passage and let the other side give him a price.
"Haha, very straightforward. I like your character. How about this, I want all of your goods. You can leave with the most basic rations. At least your lives will be saved." The leader of the group laughed as he comforted the restless warhorses.
This time, Li Shang was stunned. He did not expect that the other side would be so ruthless. Everyone looked at Li Shang to see what he would choose.
"Why don't you agree? Do you want to resist? Do you really think that you can hurt us? "A second later, the captain changed his tone and said gloomily.
At the same time, he pulled out his weapon and released a strong murderous aura. The men behind him were constantly shouting and threatening the opposite side.
They were just ordinary people. When the murderous aura of the other side hit them, their faces immediately turned pale. Although it seemed that there were only a few people, but for them, it was like thousands of soldiers and horses.
Several people did not even hold the weapons in their hands. "Clang!" They fell to the ground.
"Agreed, agreed. Thank you for not killing us. We will leave now. We will leave now." Li Shang's cold sweat flowed out instantly. Compared to life, money was really a worldly possession.
"Well, that's good. Put down your weapons. I will give you the time it takes to burn a stick of incense. If you don't leave by then, then don't blame us for being merciless." The captain snorted coldly. As if to reassure them, their team retreated a small distance again.
"Don't worry, we will pack up and leave now. Put down your weapons quickly." Li Shang wiped his sweat and quickly ordered the people behind him.
"Wait a minute, Uncle Li. Don't do that." Suddenly, a loud shout came from behind. Everyone was stunned. They saw a little boy holding a little girl coming out from behind.
"What's wrong?" Li Shang was stunned again. He did not understand why these two little brats came out.
"Don't be fooled, everyone. The other side doesn't want to let us go at all. They said that just to make us give up resisting so that it will be easier to kill us." Ah Shou stood at the front and said loudly to the crowd again.
He had been fighting outside since he was young. His pair of eyes were very sharp. He saw through the other side's trick at a glance and quickly came to stop them.
"How is that possible, little kid? I advise you not to talk nonsense. What if you anger the other side?" A worker at the back said discontentedly. Most of them had the same thought. They thought that if they did not even want the things, why would they still kill them? Most of the roving bandits were just after money.
"I'm not talking nonsense. Look at the distance the other side has retreated. It's not that they are kind, but it's the best distance for the other side to charge." Ah Shou pointed at the other side and said.
Li Shang looked at the other side. As expected, there was a sudden uneasiness in his heart. Could it be that what Ah Shou said was true?
"Haha, where did this little kid come from? You are so smart. You can see through it at a glance. Amazing." The captain laughed. He did not explain at all. Instead, he admitted it openly.
Looking at the opposite side that had gathered again because of his words, a trace of disdain flashed in his eyes. It was just a group of motley crew. One charge could break through the other side's formation. At most, they would be injured. It was not a hindrance.
"You, you …" Li Shang did not expect it to be true. He was in despair and did not know what to say.
"All of you will die. None of you can escape. Little kid, what do you think? If you join us, we can guarantee the safety of your sister and you," the captain said to Ah Shou. He admired Ah Shou a little. He had such keen observation. It should be known that many guards who were out all year round had been deceived by this trick.
"Bah, I will not join you roving bandits." Ah Shou said disdainfully. He despised this kind of people the most.
Even Xiao Lan, who was at the side, glared at him angrily. She clenched her little hands tightly. She knew about these bad guys. The husband of a kind aunt was killed by them.
"Okay, okay. Since you don't want to do it the hard way, I will capture your sister and sell her to other families to be a servant." The captain's face suddenly darkened.
When Ah Shou heard that he dared to threaten his sister, his eyes instantly turned red. That was his reverse scale. Then, he exerted force with his feet and rushed over. He must punish him.
Although he was very angry, he was not stupid. He knew that he could not let the other party charge. Otherwise, he did not dare to say that he could block the other party's charge.
"Looks like Ah Shou's battle awareness is not bad. I did not even notice it." Shuang Er, who was hiding at the side, praised.
"Yeah. That kid is usually careless. Once he is focused, he can really unleash 100% of his strength." Gu Zheng praised at the side.
Although he was still squinting his eyes and recovering his immortal power, his divine sense was constantly paying attention to the other side. If there was really danger, he could go out with a thought.
He was too lazy to even make a move in a battle of this level.
"Ha, good kid. I did not expect you to have such cultivation at such a young age. Looks like I can't let you live. Blame yourself for being too fond of the limelight. Be more low-key in your next life."
The captain looked at the other party's speed, which was like a sharp arrow. Only then did he realize that the other party had a cultivation of Stage Two at such a young age. He was indeed talented. Unfortunately, he was going to die in his hands.
He did not have time to feel sorry. The long sword in his hand drew a sword flower in mid-air and was instantly thrown out. His target was Ah Shou, who was rushing over at high speed on the ground.
Ah Shou suddenly stopped and turned on the ground. He happened to go around the other party's side. At the same time, he suddenly stomped his feet. A soft sword suddenly appeared in his hand and he stabbed at the other party's horse.
"You guys go and kill those people. I will deal with this kid and that little girl. Don't hurt them by accident. The new rich man seems to like this."
The captain pulled the horse's head and made his beloved mount retreat a few steps. He pulled out the black iron spear from the side and turned over to dismount from the horse. With the momentum of falling from the sky, he stabbed the spear at the other party's face.
He did not show any mercy. He would not show any mercy to his enemies, regardless of whether they were young or old. An enemy was an enemy. He would only feel relieved when they were dead. This was also the reason why he had never made any mistakes as the captain of the scouts.
When Ah Shou saw this, he successfully forced the other party to dismount. He did a backflip and dodged the other party's attack. The soft sword in his hand shone under the sunlight and he pointed it at the other party's chest.
Looking at the other party's vicious gaze, he did not show the slightest bit of fear.
"Hey, your sister wants me to be captured by my men. Don't you feel relieved? Or is the relationship between you two siblings bad? "The captain said with a smile. He did not forget to sow discord between them and distract him.
Although his strength was one level higher than the other party, his feeling of walking on the line between life and death told him that the other party, this little boy, was a fatal threat to him.
"I think it's your men who are going to suffer." Ah Shou snorted coldly. Of course, he knew his sister. Although she was young, her combat ability was stronger than his.
"Ah!" "Pu!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the sound of several people falling off their horses and falling to the ground could be heard from behind him.
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