Chu Li had been to the Ji Public House's Ji River Valley, so he could reach there in a flash.
He did not go there directly. He wanted to let the Ji Public House relax and lower their guard. Then, he would sneak in and hit the target in one strike.
Qing Yun Town's night was more bustling than day, full of fireworks.
Chu Li brought Siao Shi along as they strolled on the street.
Siao Shi was dressed in a bluish-white gown. A white veil covered her beautiful face, revealing only a pair of deep and bright eyes, as well as her smooth and fair forehead. She was already exuding a fatal attraction, attracting the gazes of the people around her.
Chu Li's white robe fluttered in the wind, a long sword hung on his waist. His body emitted a majestic aura. Once they got close, they could feel the solemnity and dignity, not daring to have any thoughts of offending him.
Siao Shi stopped from time to time and stood in front of the shop to pick some trinkets.
These trinkets were like heaven and earth compared to her jewelry. Whether it was the workmanship or the materials used, they were worlds apart. Yet, she never got tired of it. She found it novel and interesting. After she bought it, she would take it out from time to time to admire it.
"Since we're going to the Ji Public House, let's leave tomorrow morning," Chu Li said. "You can follow me. When we reach the Ji Public House, I'll send you back when I need to do something. How about that?"
"Sure." Siao Shi replied casually. She fiddled with a golden ornament and stuck it on top of her head for him to take a look.
The owner of the shop was stunned. Even though he couldn't see her face clearly, her elegant posture and every move she made were beautiful and moving, captivating his mind.
Chu Li shook his head, gesturing.
Siao Shi put down the golden ornament and picked up a jade hairpin. She placed it on her ink-like hair.
Chu Li still shook his head.
The shop owner glared at him angrily. Seeing that Siao Shi was about to leave, he quickly called out, "Don't rush, miss. I still have a treasure here!"
He quickly took out a beautiful red sandalwood box. It was glossy and glossy. He handed it to Siao Shi, "Try this, miss."
Siao Shi took the box and opened it. She took out a wooden hairpin. It shone with a warm luster. It looked like ivory from her past life, but also like white jade. It was obviously not an ordinary item.
"A precious hairpin belongs to a beauty." The shop owner was a middle-aged man in his forties. He had a square face and looked serious. He said in a low voice, "I'll sell it to you for a cheap price!"
Siao Shi touched it and said thoughtfully, "Not bad."
Her voice was gentle and moving, making the shopkeeper even more mesmerized. He hurriedly said, "Only 100 taels."
Chu Li took out a hundred taels and handed it to him.
Xiao Shi inserted her hair into her hair, her bright eyes gleaming. "What do you think?"
Chu Li nodded. "Not bad, let's go."
Xiao Shi nodded lightly at the owner before she turned around and left gracefully.
The shopkeeper was infatuated, unable to extricate himself. He watched as Siao Shi's graceful figure disappeared. After a long while, he regained his senses, feeling inexplicably melancholic.
Siao Shi adjusted her hairpin. "How long will it take to reach the Ji Public House?"
"Probably five days," Chu Li said. "If I want to walk and play at the same time, it'll take ten days."
"Ten days …" Siao Shi smiled, "That's not bad, let's take our time then."
"Alright." Chu Li nodded and pointed at a restaurant. "Have some supper, then we'll go back. Sleep early, or you'll have to suffer tomorrow."
Xiao Shi nodded.
The two of them entered the restaurant and found an empty seat. They ordered a few of their signature dishes and looked down at the bright and bustling lights below. After slowly finishing their meal, they returned to the two small residences.
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The next day, they each rode on a fine horse and left Qing Yun Town, heading towards the Ji Public House.
Along the way, they came across a scenic spot and walked around it. It was a slow journey, and at night, they would return to Qing Yun Town to sleep. The next day, they would return to their original location and continue their journey.
That evening, they walked lazily on the road. They planned to wait for a while before the sun completely set. If there was no town ahead, they would find a place to park their horses and return to Qing Yun Town. If there was a town ahead, they would enter the town to eat.
They would see if the food in the town was to their liking. If not, they would return to Qing Yun Town. If it was to their liking, they would eat here and taste the delicacies.
Chu Li suddenly furrowed his brows.
Siao Shi had been riding on a horse and talking to him. Seeing the change in his expression, she asked, "What's wrong?"
Chu Li shook his head.
Siao Shi saw that he was trying to hide it and became more curious. "What happened?"
Chu Li said, "The village ahead was massacred."
"Hmm — —?" Siao Shi still did not understand.
Chu Li shook his head and sighed. "All the villagers were killed. Men, women, young and old, not a single one was spared. Not even the chickens and dogs were spared."
His face darkened. Looking at this familiar way of killing, he knew who it was!
Siao Shi frowned. "That's too much. Who did it?"
"Asura." Chu Li shook his head and sighed. "Forget it. You go back first. I'm going to catch up to this Asura!"
He frowned. Since when had the Tempest Temple become so unreliable? They were supposed to suppress them, so why did so many of them suddenly appear? First, they killed a Amethyst Mountain disciple, then severely injured Master Shen Xu, and now this!
"Okay." Siao Shi knew that this was not the time to join in the fun, so she agreed obediently.
This was what Chu Li liked the most about her. She could see the big picture, knew when to advance and when to retreat. She was really smart.
Chu Li appeared behind her in a flash and grabbed her by the waist. In a flash, he disappeared from the horse's back. In another flash, he appeared on his own horse.
He let the two horses into the forest and tied the long reins so that they could graze freely. He disappeared in a flash and reappeared in the mountain village.
This was a quiet small mountain village. The pungent smell of blood was as thick as solid water. No matter how hard it tried, it would not dissipate. No matter how strong the wind blew, it still lingered around.
Chu Li took a deep breath and carefully observed the clues with the Omniscient Mirror.
The Nature Restoration Manifestation worked again. In the complicated scene that he observed, he quickly found the murderer's footprints. He followed the footprints and chased after them. In one breath, he chased for more than fifty miles and finally found him in the forest beside a small mountain village.
From afar, the Omniscient Mirror saw an Asura fighting with a young man.
This Asura was a middle-aged skinny man. His face was as pale as a patient's. His eyes were bright as if they could see through people's hearts. It was the one Chu Li was looking for.
The young man was slender and taller than the average person. He had long arms and legs. Not only did he not look clumsy, but he was surprisingly agile. His movements were harmonious and graceful. There was a natural beauty to it that was pleasing to the eye.
His movements were as graceful as a dance, but his power was shocking. His hands formed claws like an eagle's claws and waved. There was a 'chi chi' sound as if it was tearing the air apart. In just a short while, he had already grabbed the Asura's shoulder twice.
The Asura's body was strong. His clothes were torn, revealing his lean muscles. The muscles were like cast iron. When the young man's claws landed on them, they were slippery and could not penetrate. Only blood marks were left.
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