The short and plump Elder swung his sword at lightning speed to deflect the flying blade, but he quickly retreated.
The power of the flying blade was extremely strong, and strength was the short and plump Elder's weakness. Since he could not block it, he could only retreat to reduce the force.
Li Ruolan landed on the ground and staggered. Then, she shot toward the short and plump Elder again.
Chu Li said, "Senior Sister Li, don't fight with him. Let me do it!"
He kept waving his right hand as he spoke.
"Tss, tss, tss, tss …" Whistling sounds could be heard as the blade energy shot toward the short and plump Elder like ten thousand arrows.
The short and plump Elder swung his sword at lightning speed, forming a light shield in front of him that blocked the blade energy. However, he kept retreating until he was thirty meters away. He broke out in a cold sweat because it would be too strenuous to block the blade energy if he did not retreat far enough.
Ji Xin looked at Chu Li helplessly. His inner energy was almost drained by Chu Li.
Chu Li shouted, "Get lost if you don't want to die!"
The short and plump Elder wore a brown outfit that was stained with mud, but his gaze was unusually cold. "You killed Brother Liu and Senior Brother Zheng. Hai Cang Mountain won't let this go!"
Chu Li yelled, "My name is Zhao Dahe. I'll be waiting for Hai Cang Mountain!"
"Alright!" The short and plump Elder's cold gaze swept across the three of them and finally landed on Chu Li. "Zhao Dahe, Hai Cang Mountain swears to kill you!"
"Get lost!" Chu Li scoffed.
The short and plump Elder clenched his teeth, turned around, and fluttered into the forest. His short and plump body seemed to have turned into a feather, which was indescribably strange.
Ji Xin let out a long sigh of relief. "Good lord, they still haven't given up!"
"Two of our elders have died. How can we let this go!" Li Ruolan's charming face was solemn as she sighed. "Hai Cang Mountain's sword technique is very strange, and their sword energy is especially strange. My entire body will go numb when I touch it …"
Chu Li asked, "Does the Holy Church have their heart technique?"
He felt like he was electrocuted when he crossed swords with them. It was so strange that he even fell for it. If it were someone else, that person would have been killed and would not have a chance to make a comeback.
"No." Li Ruolan shook her head gently. "There's a Hai Cang Mountain sword manual in the Sutra Library. Unfortunately, it doesn't have the Sword Kinesis heart technique to go with it. I heard that the heart technique is a secret of the Hai Cang Mountain, so it can't be passed down."
Chu Li frowned. "You can only attack from afar when fighting against Hai Cang Mountain. Don't engage in close combat."
"You happen to be able to counter Hai Cang Mountain's sword techniques." Li Ruolan looked at Chu Li and said seriously, "Junior Brother Zhao, you must be careful. They're not joking. They'll definitely come up with a way to kill you."
Not only was it because Zhao Dahe had killed their Elder, but it was also because his Light Blade could restrain the Hai Cang Mountain's sword technique. For the sake of the Hai Cang Mountain disciples, they had to kill him to avoid future trouble.
They were worried that if Zhao Dahe continued cultivating, he would become a greater threat as his cultivation level deepened. In the end, no one in Hai Cang Mountain would be a match for him. That would be too terrifying for Hai Cang Mountain. Hence, they had to get rid of him in advance.
He was different from Celestial Gods. Celestial Gods were bound by the Law of Heaven and could not act as they wished, but he was different.
Chu Li laughed. "Let's see if they have the ability to do so!"
"Junior Brother Zhao, you're so heroic. I'm impressed!" Ji Xin laughed. "But what's with this inner energy?"
"The Earth Matrix and Reincarnation Scripture …" Chu Li closed fist saluted apologetically. "I borrowed Senior Brother Ji's inner energy. Please don't blame me, Senior Brother Ji."
"It's great that I can lend you a hand to save Junior Sister Li." Ji Xin laughed. "At least I didn't watch helplessly!"
His heart was pounding. In that situation earlier, he could not save Junior Sister Li in time. If it was not for Zhao Dahe, Junior Sister Li's life would have been in danger. Zhao Dahe's Light Blade was indeed worthy of its reputation.
Li Ruolan looked at Chu Li. "There might be more assassinations. Let's go back as soon as possible?"
Chu Li nodded.
Ji Xin smiled. "Let's go."
Li Ruolan said with concern, "Senior Brother Ji, you've exhausted too much of your energy. Let me take care of him."
She could see that Ji Xin's face was pale. It was obvious that Junior Brother Zhao had extracted too much inner energy, causing Senior Brother Ji to be exhausted.
"There's no need, there's no need." Ji Xin quickly blocked her hand and said firmly, "I'm fine!"
Chu Li said, "Let Senior Brother Ji do it then."
He could tell that Ji Xin was jealous because he did not want Li Ruolan to touch him.
Chu Li shook his head.
It was impossible for him to move Li Ruolan's heart. Ji Xin was worrying too much.
Having a good appearance was too important. He understood that if an ugly woman was by his side, it would be difficult to move his heart even if she was very gentle.
The three of them hurried on with their journey and were extremely vigilant. They were afraid that there would be more assassinations.
In the evening, as the sun was setting, they stopped at the peak of a mountain and bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun.
"Junior Sister Li, let's rest here for the night." Ji Xin smiled. "We're already in the Li Dynasty. They won't dare to come again!"
"Let's hurry for a while," Li Ruolan said. "Let's go back as soon as possible."
"We'll be able to return to the Great Light Peak tomorrow evening," Ji Xin said. "What do you think, Junior Brother Zhao?"
"It's good to rest," Chu Li said. "Senior Brother Ji should take a break."
Li Ruolan finally understood and nodded helplessly. "Alright, let's rest here then."
They walked for more than twenty meters and stopped in front of a pile of rocks.
Ji Xin started a bonfire and roasted a few wild animals over it.
The three of them sat around the bonfire while Ji Xin kept turning the animals over. The sizzling oil dripped into the fire and gave off a strong aroma.
The light from the fire illuminated Li Ruolan's charming face. She would add firewood from time to time.
Chu Li sat on one side while the other two sat side by side.
He sat still like an old monk in meditation. He did not look at the two of them who were exchanging glances with each other.
The crackling sound of firewood could be heard from time to time.
Chu Li sat still while Ji Xin turned the animals over while Li Ruolan stared at the bonfire calmly.
"Haha …" A loud laugh broke the silence. Chu Li closed his eyes and did not move as if he did not hear anything.
Ji Xin turned to look at a young man who was gliding toward him. His face turned gloomy. "Wen Tingdao!"
Wen Tingdao was a handsome but skinny young man. He smiled. "Ji Xin, I've had a hard time chasing after you!"
"What are you trying to do!" Ji Xin said coldly.
He put down the animals and clapped his hands. He stood in front of Li Ruolan and said, "This is the Li Dynasty. How dare you enter the Li Dynasty's territory. Aren't you afraid of being hunted down by the Holy Church?"
"If you can enter the Fu Dynasty, why can't I enter the Li Dynasty!" Wen Tingdao chuckled. "This is your lover, right? Who's the other one? "
He pointed at Li Ruolan before pointing at Chu Li.
Li Ruolan put up a white veil to cover her beautiful face. She frowned and glared at him.
Her eyes were bright and charming. Her glare did not deter him at all. Instead, it tugged at his heartstrings.
"Yo, what a beauty. It's a pity that you're paired with Ji Xin. You should just follow me!" Wen Tingdao chuckled. "Follow me back to the Fu Dynasty. The Fu Dynasty is not the Li Dynasty. It's ten times more prosperous than the Li Dynasty. The Li Dynasty is like a mountain village. A beauty like you shouldn't stay in the Li Dynasty!"
Li Ruolan glared at him coldly without saying a word.
"Alright, I like her even more!" Wen Tingdao clapped his hands and laughed. "Ji Xin, I'll take this beauty. Get lost!"
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