After spitting out this mouthful, Lei Zongkang's breathing instantly became smoother. His hunched back slowly straightened as he looked at Black Peony and the others.
Finally, under the watchful eyes of Black Peony and the others, he slowly turned around and walked to his own mount. He climbed onto it and galloped a few steps before turning around again. He left Niu Youdao behind and arrived in front of Black Peony and the others. He took out a small sachet and tossed it to Black Peony. He said to the trio, "This is the fragrant bait that the Immortal Retaining Sect gave me. I have been guiding them along the way. They should be arriving soon. You guys should leave this place quickly."
The trio looked at each other and cupped their hands in unison. Take care!
Lei Zongkang turned his horse around and rushed out of the forest.
Niu Youdao called Yuan Fang over and asked for the three contracts. He tilted his head and said, "Keep an eye on them."
Yuan Fang acknowledged and flew away. He hid on the hill and observed the spacious area outside.
After flipping through the three contracts, Niu Youdao handed them over to Black Peony.
Black Peony was stunned when she received them. "Daoye, this is …"
Niu Youdao said, "Keep them for me. Don't lose them."
The trio was stunned and looked at each other. What did he mean?
At this moment, Yuan Fang flew back in a flash and said with a serious expression, "Daoye, someone is coming. Lei Zongkang seems to have met them. They might be from the Immortal Retaining Sect. Let's leave quickly!"
Niu Youdao quickly dashed out and flew toward the hill.
Black Peony and the others caught up and saw that Niu Youdao was observing them. Black Peony said anxiously, "Daoye, let's leave quickly! If we're discovered, we won't be able to leave. "
Niu Youdao, however, had no intention of fleeing in panic. He continued to observe.
He did not think that he would not be able to escape if he was discovered. It was not without reason that he dared to bring Lei Zongkang along despite knowing that he was a spy. Letting Lei Zongkang leak that he was going to Shanhu County was his biggest trump card. He guessed that once the Immortal Retaining Sect found out about his whereabouts, they would not let him escape so easily. With so many experts from the Gold Province, even Song Long had died by his hands. He did not believe that the Immortal Retaining Sect would dare to deal with him carelessly. They would definitely mobilize their main forces to deal with him.
In other words, when he left the Inviting Moon Inn with Lei Zongkang and the others, he had a certain degree of confidence in his heart.
Of course, there were always exceptions to everything. The safest method in Star picking City was to seek help from the Heavenly Jade Sect or the Ten Thousand Grotto-Heaven Abode. There were two reasons why he didn't look for them. First, he didn't know if the Heavenly Jade School or the Ten Thousand Grottoes Manor would take him seriously. Second, he didn't want to expose the purpose of this trip. He even told Hai Ruyue not to let the Ten Thousand Grottoes Manor know, because there were some responsibilities that the Ten Thousand Grottoes Manor wouldn't want to bear.
The other exception was right in front of him. He didn't expect that the Immortal Retaining Sect would use the Fragrance Seeker Bird to track him down.
"Let's see who those people are." Niu Youdao turned his head and instructed Black Peony and the others.
Black Peony and the others looked around, but the distance was too far, so they couldn't see clearly.
The six riders on the grassland looked around blankly. The Fragrance Seeker Bird landed on Cui Yuan's shoulder, unwilling to continue searching. The scent bait's trail seemed to have stopped here.
The six looked around, but they didn't know which direction Niu Youdao and the others had gone. If they followed the direction they came from, they should have entered the forest ahead. However, the scent bait's trail had suddenly stopped, which made them suspect that something had happened.
What they didn't know was that after Niu Youdao entered the forest ahead, he suddenly dismounted and stopped. It was inconvenient for Lei Zongkang to do anything under the watchful eyes of the crowd.
As the six were discussing, a rider suddenly rushed out from the forest ahead, attracting their attention.
Lei Zongkang, who had galloped out, also saw them. He simply ran straight towards them. As he got closer, he recognized Huang Enping and Cui Yuan among the six. He also recognized the other four.
The six of them stared at him as he ran forward. They saw that his sleeves were tattered, his body was stained with blood, and he looked battered and exhausted. Huang Enping asked in a deep voice, "What happened?"
Lei Zongkang shook his head. "They discovered me while I was doing something. Fortunately, my former brother remembered our old friendship and helped me stop Niu Youdao. That's how I managed to escape."
Huang Enping asked anxiously, "Where's Niu Youdao?"
Lei Zongkang turned around and pointed. "He's in the forest ahead. I don't know if he's left or not!"
"Let's go!" Huang Enping waved his hand and took the lead in leaping up from the back of his horse. The others followed suit.
Lei Zongkang hesitated for a moment, then also leaped up and followed suit.
Seeing the distance the newcomers had covered, Niu Youdao's heart was finally at ease. He was worried that an accident would occur and that a deadly expert would appear. Now, it seemed like there was no need to flee in panic.
"The two in front are Huang Enping and Cui Yuan. Behind them are Ling Xiu Mountain's disciples, Lie Zhanbing and Yao Youliang. The two behind them are Fuyun Sect's disciples, Fang De and Fang Shaoqun." Hei Peony quickly reminded them. After seeing the newcomers clearly, she also seemed to be relieved.
Duan Hu and Wu San 'er couldn't help but glance at Niu Youdao. The person who claimed to be able to keep them here shouldn't be afraid of these people, right?
However, the few of them didn't understand why Lei Zongkang had followed them back. Was he forced to, or was he standing with the people from Keeping Immortal Sect again?
After receiving confirmation, Niu Youdao didn't hide anymore. He flashed out and stood on the hill with his sword, waiting!
Yuan Fang looked at Hei Peony and the others warily and followed suit.
Huang Enping and the others, who had flown to the foot of the hill, stopped and looked at Niu Youdao and the others on the hill. They didn't expect that these people not only didn't run, but also dared to openly show themselves and wait for them.
Huang Enping and Cui Yuan retrieved the two crescent moons from their backs and held them in their hands.
Lie Zhanbing and Yao Youliang removed the soft metal whips from their waists.
Fang De and Fang Shaoqun both pulled out their swords. Lei Zongkang, who was at the back, also pulled out his sword.
Huang Enping pointed with the crescent moons and said, "Niu Youdao, surrender and you'll suffer less!"
Just as he finished speaking, Lei Zongkang, who was behind him, suddenly revealed a ferocious expression and brandished his sword to the left and right.
At such a close distance, Fang De and Fang Shaoqun were caught off guard.
"Ah!" Blood spurted from Fang De's waist. He was almost cut in half at the waist and let out a blood-curdling scream.
Fang Shaoqun, who was attacked from behind, hurriedly dodged. The clothes around his waist were torn, and blood could be seen on his skin. He had only suffered a flesh wound.
Lei Zongkang met Fang De's palm strike across the air. He was already injured, and this palm strike caused him to cough up another mouthful of blood. He was forced to retreat repeatedly.
Fang De had already fallen to the ground. Fang Shaoqun flashed and pounced at Lei Zongkang. Lei Zongkang brandished the sword in his hand and could only parry.
Huang Enping and the others abruptly turned around. They didn't expect Lei Zongkang to be so daring!
Seeing that Lei Zongkang was in danger, Hei Peony, Duan Hu, and Wu San 'er had already flown out to rescue him.
Huang Enping was the first to rush out. The four of them actually ignored Fang Shaoqun, who was behind them. In an instant, they joined forces and charged at Niu Youdao, who was on the hill.
They knew the severity of the situation. They didn't want Niu Youdao to escape because of Hei Peony and the others' entanglement. Once Hei Peony and the others escaped, Niu Youdao would be left alone. This was a good opportunity for them to strike. As long as they could take down Niu Youdao, it would be a great contribution!
"Go away!" Niu Youdao tilted his head and shouted.
Yuan Fangzheng was timid. When he heard this, he shrank his head and hurriedly slipped away.
Two spinning Full Moon Discs shot over with a whoosh.
Wielding his sword, Niu Youdao didn't try to dodge. He swung his arm, and with a clang, a cold light flashed out of his scabbard. In a flash, a dazzling light flashed, and with a clanging sound, the two Full Moon Discs were instantly sent flying.
The scabbard stabbed into the mud, leaving it on the hill. Then, Miao Yi shot out with his sword.
Soaring through the air, Niu Youdao raised his sword and charged straight at Huang Enping, who was charging at him.
Huang Enping brandished his other Full Moon to block.
Clang! The sound of metal clashing reverberated through the air.
Huang Enping was shocked. After his Full Moon collided with Miao Yi's sword, the force of his attack didn't seem to have any effect on Miao Yi. A cold light flashed by, almost scaring him out of his wits.
Niu Youdao flicked his wrist, and the edge of his sword slid across Huang Enping's neck. Huang Enping's head flew into the air. Almost at the same time, Niu Youdao kicked Huang Enping's abdomen, sending Huang Enping flying.
Seeing that the situation wasn't right, Cui Yuan hurriedly threw out his other Full Moon to try and save Miao Yi, but it was too late.
Meanwhile, Niu Youdao's blood-stained sword flickered, and he stabbed out diagonally, knocking away the Full Moon that was flying towards him. Using the momentum of his kick against Huang Enping, he turned around and pounced at Cui Yuan.
Two whips whizzed wildly towards Niu Youdao to try and save Miao Yi.
Niu Youdao somersaulted in the air, flicked his sword, and parried the incoming whips. However, the two whips were as agile as snakes, and could actually turn around in the air again. Like venomous snakes, they forced Niu Youdao to use his sword to block them.
Cui Yuan's expression was ferocious. Taking advantage of the fact that Niu Youdao was distracted, he met Niu Youdao's head with a palm strike.
In the midst of the chaos, Niu Youdao swung his sword with one hand to block, and with the other, he hurriedly sent out a palm strike to save himself.
Bang! In the midst of the strong wind, Cui Yuan's eyes suddenly opened wide. He had found the feeling that Lei Zongkang had, and his entire body was sent flying, crashing into the ground.
Niu Youdao, who was also sent flying, swung his sword to hit the long whips coming at him from below. Using the huge force of the whip, his body became as light as a swallow, and his entire body shot up into the air, quickly escaping from the entanglement of the whips.
Whiz! Private and Yao Youliang swung their whips at the ground almost at the same time.
Two craters appeared on the ground with a loud bang. Private and Yao Youliang also used the force of this attack to send themselves into the air again. Swinging their whips, they chased after Niu Youdao who was flying up into the air, and swung their sharp whips upwards.
Reaching the top of the sky, Niu Youdao, who had exhausted all his momentum, flipped in the air and fell down. His sword was like the light of a blooming lotus, and it met the continuous interweaving whips from below.
Amidst the clanging sounds, the whips and the sword's light stopped at the same time. The sword in Niu Youdao's hand tangled the two whips together.
Private and Yao Youliang tried to pull on the long whips, but it seemed like they were tightly entangled and could not be pulled out. Niu Youdao twisted the sword in his hand, and stepped on the long whips on his left and right.
The three of them dragged each other as they descended from the sky.
Once they landed on the ground, Private and Yao Youliang worked well together. They quickly intertwined and circled around, intending to use the whips to bind Niu Youdao.
Niu Youdao, who was trying to pull out his sword, found that his sword was tightly stuck by the whips that the two of them were pulling on. He tilted his head and glanced at Private. His eyes were cold, and his face was filled with murderous intent. He quickly abandoned his sword and jumped towards Private.
Boom! The two of them instantly exchanged blows.
Due to the intense battle, they did not notice Cui Yuan's situation. Otherwise, Private would not have dared to take this blow.
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