Chapter 223: Capturing the witch, the situation is out of control

Dozens of corpses lay strewn in front of the inn.

Wen Caishang's beautiful eyes were gentle and kind, hiding joy and relief. She had been surrounded and attacked just now, and she could have easily broken through the formation, but she suddenly thought: "Li Xiancong is cautious. Something is wrong here, and he will definitely notice it very quickly. I am seriously injured now, and I am in many inconveniences. I am weak and need him to take care of me along the way. If he is disloyal and has ulterior motives, it will be a great trouble."

He then pretended to be outmatched to test Li Xian's reaction, and sure enough, Li Xian came to his aid. While entangled with Xi Danjian, Wen Caishang was secretly delighted and deeply moved, even feeling a touch of sweet joy. She then broke through the formation and slashed Xi Danjian with her sword.

After the dust settled, Li Xian asked, "Madam, are you healed?"

"This matter must not be mentioned." Wen Caishang shook her head and said in a low voice, "These villains made me circulate my internal energy again. My injuries are disordered and are gradually worsening. But dealing with them is extremely easy."

As we traveled, I sensed that things were getting increasingly bad.

Li Xian said solemnly, "This place is not safe to stay any longer. We should leave quickly!"

Wen Caishang nodded. Just then, a loud shout rang out, "Who's causing trouble here!"

Then dozens of constables appeared, surrounding them in layers. The leader was quite young and tall; he was the local "Military Officer" named Zhang Biao.

Zhang Biao remained calm and composed. Upon seeing the blood all over the ground, his expression turned serious. He then noticed a skeleton lying on the ground, its surface shiny and smooth, still steaming, like a finely sculpted object.

Suddenly, a look of fear crossed his face, and he quickly took a few steps back. He had already realized that the fight here was not something he could easily win.

Wen Caishang said, "Stop." Her voice was soft and gentle.

Zhang Biao was horrified and said, "Heroine, I was just passing by and had no other intentions."

“Now that you’re here, why rush to leave? Wouldn’t it be better to stay and keep them company?” Wen Caishang said softly. “They saw that I was alone and vulnerable, so they ganged up on me, this poor, lonely woman, and I had no choice but to intervene. Is this how you are too?”

Zhang Biao knelt down heavily with a thud, and hurriedly said, "Heroine, it's a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding! We've come to help you severely punish the villains! I, Zhang Biao, have never tolerated anyone who bullies women!"

"I see. Thank you for your help." Wen Caishang said, "I will not kill you, but you must protect this skeleton and not let anyone touch it. If it is damaged in the slightest, I will take your life."

Zhang Biao nodded repeatedly, as if he had received a great honor. Wen Caishang said, "Little Fairy, let's go."

Having just experienced this, it was no longer possible to recuperate peacefully here. Wen Caishang was forced to continue her journey despite her injuries. Once outside the city gates, Wen Caishang's brows furrowed, and her blood and qi suddenly plummeted.

Li Xian pondered, "My situation is no different from yours. If those forces want to kill you, they will kill me too. If you are seriously injured, I will not be safe either." He asked with concern, "Madam, are you alright?"

Wen Caishang said softly, "I'm feeling a little unwell. Take my arm and walk away first to save me some energy."

Li Xian swept his arm around her waist and walked forward. Wen Caishang was seriously injured, but she still swayed gently as she leaned against his chest.

Wen Caishang was injured and should not use her Qi. However, Jianyulou came looking for her. Although Wen Caishang could easily kill them by using her martial arts, when she used her Qi, it aroused the "Vajra Brahma Sound" within her body.

Her Qi circulation was obstructed, but her internal Qi was astonishing, allowing her to rely on her abundant accumulated power to deal with her opponents. However, her physical strength was depleted, and she inevitably ran out of energy after each battle.

She had abundant Qi, but after the battle, she was already exhausted, and her arms and legs felt weak. This was all because Wen Caishang's martial arts skills when she slashed Xi Dan's sword were extremely powerful.

It is called "Avici Extreme Sword"

In the blink of an eye, hundreds of swords were unleashed. The sword light flashed, making it difficult to see with the naked eye. Wen Caishang intended to intimidate those who came after her, striking first to avoid being struck by a hundred more.

Knowing the sword had greatly diminished its power, it still struck ruthlessly. Within moments, it unleashed 3,798 strikes. It sliced ​​through Xi Dan's flesh over 3,000 times, tearing away his blood and flesh, and dissecting his internal organs…

After executing his move, Xi Danjian still had a breath left.

It's like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.

Wen Caishang was greatly exhausted and needed Li Xian to help her up. Wen Caishang said, "These petty scoundrels will certainly not dare to pursue us after seeing this."

Li Xian said, "I hope so." Wen Caishang scolded, "You were so stupid just now, always causing trouble. If you hadn't come, it would have been much easier for me to kill them."

Seeing Wen Caishang's captivating beauty and indescribable charm, Li Xian sighed inwardly, "Madam has always been like this, never uttering a word of truth." He said, "I'm truly sorry, I... I thought Madam was no match for them."

Wen Caishang said, "You underestimate me too much."

Li Xian said, "Madam, how should we treat this injury? The journey is long and fraught with dangers... There will inevitably be more perils."

Wen Caishang frowned and said, "This injury is not easily treated. We need to carefully analyze it and use medicine to slowly heal it. Let's go elsewhere and find a quiet place to recuperate."

She has been repeatedly attacked by enemies and plagued by bad luck. Although the injury from being struck by lightning is severe, it can be healed through quiet rest and cultivation. Although the palm strike from this Vajra is fierce, its power can be dissipated, and she can recover with slow and careful recuperation. Although the Vajra's chanting is powerful, taking warm medicine and gradually strengthening her foundation can alleviate the worsening of her injuries.

But she was disturbed again. Martial artists cultivate their bodies to be like heaven and earth. In Wen Caishang's world, a violent storm raged, ravaging and destroying everything in its path. But with her profound inner strength, she remained calm.

Several hours after leaving the city, Wen Caishang thought, "Even if my injuries worsen, those petty villains still can't do anything to me for a long time. But it will cause a lot of trouble."

After walking for two hours, they arrived at a secluded spot. Wen Caishang was somewhat tired, so she sat down to rest. She exhaled slowly and gently, practicing internal breathing exercises.

After resting for half a day, Wen Caishang no longer needed to be supported by her waist. She walked slowly, her demeanor elegant, dignified, and noble. Li Xian followed beside her.

There was neither a carriage nor horses. Wen Caishang was not suited for light-footed travel, so she had to walk.

She sighed, "Wandering the martial world, wandering the martial world, I have practiced martial arts for so long, but I have rarely 'wandered' in the martial world."

Li Xian said, "Previously, carriages and horses were used to handle things."

“Not bad.” Wen Caishang nodded: “This move is really not something I’m used to.”

Li Xian said, "Madam, you are of noble birth, it is truly unfair. Why don't you stay here and rest quietly, while I sneak into the city to buy a carriage?"

Wen Caishang smiled and said, "No need, it's fine to go slowly. I need to rest quietly." She looked inward at herself and thought to herself:

"If it were a normal injury, I could recover completely with rest. But the difficulty lies in the fact that the Heavenly Thunder is hard to dissipate, leaving the Brahma Sound still within my body. But it doesn't matter... Even if I were to lose one-tenth of my strength, let alone in my current state, could these petty villains possibly stop me?"

He hummed softly, a hint of pride in his voice, his brows relaxed. He possessed a natural elegance.

Then he thought, "Whether they dare to pursue me or not is still unknown. In such a perilous situation, they are far from capable of chasing me, Wen Caishang, into a miserable escape."

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On the other side.

Military officer Zhang Biao sat upright, guarding Xi Dan, a sword, and a skull. The streets were blocked off, and the people were not allowed to enter or leave.

A day has passed.

The next day.

Three people then found their way here. They were dressed similarly, all from the "Sword Rain Tower".

Sword Rain Tower is an extremely powerful force within the Western Pass Road. Wen Caishang ventured out in her early years, not in the Southern Yunnan Road. Otherwise, how could the Southern Yunnan Road not know of her formidable reputation?

The "Sword-Extermination Alliance" forces, including Jianyu Tower, Taixin Sect, and Shiluo Village, all came from afar. Knowing about the "Dragon Appreciation Banquet," they knew Wen Caishang would inevitably appear.

They gradually gathered information to find out the seating arrangement and personnel details for the Dragon Appreciation Banquet. However, none of the various factions participated in the banquet, as it was mostly attended by powerful figures from the Longxiong and Yunan factions.

The struggle is complex, involving not only the contest for fame and status, but also the seizure of various interests. The other factions are outsiders; it would be inappropriate for them to participate and share the spoils. Wen Caishang, eloquent and stunningly beautiful, is adept at stirring emotions, needless to say.

With just a few words, they might be able to garner the assistance of two powerful factions to annihilate the Sword Rain Pavilion and the Taixin Sect… It might not be impossible. Several sects harbor deep hatred for Wen Caishang and have suffered similar losses before. Therefore, they would settle for second best, killing only Wen Caishang and refusing to participate in the Dragon Banquet.

That day, Xi Danjian discovered a clue about Wen Caishang. He ordered his disciple to send a carrier pigeon to inform his fellow disciples nearby.

The three people who came were named Xi Kairen, Su Qiuwu, and Qian Jingpeng.

“Fulai Inn?” Xi Kairen said, “The place my brother mentioned is right here. In his letter, he said that if we capture the demoness, we should tie her up here and wait for us to come and celebrate. If we fail to capture her alive, we should cut off her head and wait here as well.”

Su Qiuwu sensed something was wrong and said, "Why are there so few people on this street?"

The three were talking amongst themselves. Zhang Biao, the military officer, asked, "Who are you three?"

Xi Kairen, Su Qiuwu, and Qian Jingpeng exchanged glances and said, "Wandering travelers from the martial world, may I ask what has happened at the Fulai Inn recently?"

Zhang Biao said, "Yes. More than thirty people died in a recent fight in the martial arts world."

Xi Kairen, Su Qiuwu, and Qian Jingpeng were taken aback, and exclaimed in unison, "It must be that witch!"

Xi Kairen hurriedly asked, "Are there any survivors?" Zhang Biao trembled and said, "That woman was incredibly beautiful, but ruthless. Survivors? To die a quick death would be a miracle!"

"You bastard!" Qian Jingpeng cursed. His voice was as powerful as a punch, sending Zhang Biao flying and crashing heavily to the ground.

He almost lost his life.

"This is..." Su Qiuwu was filled with fear and dread upon seeing the skeleton: "The bones are smooth and warm like jade, this is a second-realm martial artist... Could it be... Could it be..."

Enraged, Xi Kairen reached out and pulled Zhang Biao into his hand, asking, "Who is this? How did he die!"

"I...I don't know." Zhang Biao said in a panic, his mouth full of blood. "I...I heard that he was skinned alive. It has nothing to do with me. I...I don't have that kind of ability."

"I'll chop you to death!" Xi Kairen transformed his hand into a blade, and with one strike, Zhang Biao cried out in agony as his head was severed and he was already dead.

Su Qiuwu said, "Terrible, what a terrifying woman! Such ruthless methods, it really is her!"

Observe the skeleton. The bones are translucent and white, like exquisite porcelain. Not a trace of flesh or blood is attached... Such terrifying swordsmanship is simply astonishing.

"Is this really...human swordsmanship?" Qian Jingpeng was filled with fear and dread.

Su Qiuwu said, "That woman is deliberately putting on a show of force!" Qian Jingpeng asked, "Should we still pursue her or not?"

Xi Kairen and Xi Danjian had a close relationship. Seeing her tragic death, he was filled with grief and anger, and said, "Of course I'll chase after her! I'll risk my life to kill that wicked woman!"

Su Qiuwu said, "We have a blood feud, how can we back down? If we don't pursue, we'll only survive for half a day. But if we recklessly pursue, we'll only lose our lives."

"What do you think?" Xi Kairen asked.

Su Qiuwu pondered for a moment and said, "That witch is indeed powerful, but Xi Danjian's miserable state is too much. She must have intended to intimidate us so that we would be frightened and retreat."

"The more she acts this way, the less we can allow her to have her way!"

"First, we'll gather information about this clues from the other four sects, call in reinforcements, and discuss tactics. No matter how powerful she is or how many of them there are, we can still kill her!"

"Xi Danjian's body must be buried quickly, and his gruesome state must be covered up to avoid frightening our allies."

"And...and they've deliberately spread the word that she's been injured by us, her strength is reduced to less than one-tenth, and she's nothing to fear. We just need to be careful of her near-death counterattack!"

"We will surely capture that vixen!"

(End of this chapter)