376 Please embark on your journey (twenty-sixth day)

Elder Meng arrived at the backyard, where four or five people were throwing something into the well.

Upon seeing the person approaching, he turned deathly pale and retreated hastily. Then he turned and ran.

Elder Meng unleashed his oppressive aura, and these people immediately felt as if a thousand pounds were pressing down on them, making it difficult to move an inch. A cold snort rang in their ears, "Where is the Hou family's cellar? And where are the girls the Hou family kidnapped?"

Tell me, and I'll spare your lives; otherwise, you'll die.

One of them quickly pointed to a side room in the backyard and said in a low, trembling voice, "There, there. Every day the housekeeper tells us to deliver meals to the door; we can't go inside."

Once, I happened to hear sounds coming from inside. That must be it.

With a light leap and a gentle tap on the ground, a quick inspection reveals a candlestick, its shape too fixed and aesthetically pleasing, a product of years of experience and broad knowledge.

With a gentle twist, a hidden door opened, revealing the presence of living people inside. There were probably seven or eight people; the whereabouts of the others were unknown.

I sighed inwardly, thinking that I would save as many as I could.

The foreman only felt a blur before his eyes, and in the blink of an eye, he vanished from his spot. When he regained his senses, he was already in mid-air, and a leisurely voice said in his ear, "Where are you?"

The junior leader carefully examined the surroundings, and a familiar scene came into view. Looking at the royal city from the air was truly refreshing; his field of vision suddenly broadened.

'How I wish I could be one of them,' the junior leader thought enviously.

Pointing to a solemn and imposing gate, it is Huayang Yingzhao, a simple and solid wood gate, as red as a whole, with a plaque that reads "Third Guard"!

Two squads of guards stood solemnly on either side of the gate, clad in armor and armed, their expressions serious. Before the gate stood a row of sharp, thick fences.

A luxurious carriage stood in front of the gate, made of fine mahogany, polished so smooth it resembled a mirror, reflecting a dazzling golden light under the sun.

Even the wheels were inlaid with intricate gold and silver patterns, not to mention the patterns on the carriage itself, adorned with gold and jade, and featuring a small glass window with curtains woven from silk.

The roof adorned with gemstones exudes wealth, luxury, and an air of nobility.

As the saying goes, "Jia is not fake; his hall is made of white jade and his horses of gold."

The Epang Palace, spanning three hundred li, could not house even one Shi family member from Jinling.

The East Sea lacked a jade bed, so the Dragon King invited the King of Jinling.

A bountiful year brings heavy snow; pearls are as plentiful as dirt, and gold as precious as iron.

The two arrived opposite the Third Guard's Office and stood quietly.

At this moment, a man with a square face and large ears, wearing a jade ring on his hand, exuding a powerful aura and an imposing presence, dressed in an understated silk robe, gently boarded the carriage, preparing to leave.

An elderly man driving a cart waited quietly behind them.

The foreman whispered urgently, his eyes darting around, "Sir, it's him."

After gazing at him for a moment, he nodded slightly, released the junior leader, and soared away like a roc spreading its wings.

Like a thunderclap exploding in one's ears, shaking the mountains and rivers, it said without the slightest hesitation, "Lord Wei, please wait."

Standing quietly in front of the carriage on the ground, upon closer inspection, it was clear that what was pulling the carriage was not a horse, but a strange beast with clouds rising from its feet, over six feet tall, with fleshy wings on its back and inch-long fangs at the corners of its mouth, which was extremely terrifying.

The head of the Wei family stopped and turned around. Looking up and down, he recognized the newcomer—a familiar face, a broad sword, and a sinister smile flashing in his eyes.

'Looks like you're really lucky. You escaped pretty quickly. It seems you weren't caught. Now you've come here to die.'

"That's perfect, it's an honor for you to personally see you off."

There wasn't much sadness or anger in his tone; it was just that he had lost face.

He nodded slightly, met her gaze, and smiled gently. "Lord Wei thinks the same way."

The groom beside Lord Wei bowed and said, "Sir, please allow me to do it."

Lord Wei laughed and shook his head, saying, "Old Qi, no need. Let me get to know him; it will make up for it."

This also lets others know that even a dog or a cat from the Wei family is not something that can be touched by trash.

The three-foot-long black sword in his hand, with its exquisite patterns, gleamed and moved, its sharp edge radiating a cold light and revealing endless killing intent.

Sword energy surged, the black longsword like a venomous snake, its ripples like a thousand waves, agile and fierce. The surroundings seemed to change like wind and clouds, the turbulent air filled with bursts of explosions.

With a slight movement, sword energy shot out, forming a dense rain of energy.

Suddenly, like a myriad of rays of light, they broke through the rain of sword energy, and the bright, dazzling blade light pierced through the rain curtain, shooting straight towards them, with a dazzling blade light and a blade roar like thunder.

With a loud crash, the blade cleaved into Lord Wei's head and out his groin, breaking his three-foot sword in two. His eyes were filled with terror and disbelief.

With a splash, it broke in two, and blood spurted out, spraying all over the face of the old man next to him.

Old Qi's face turned ashen. He used all his strength and true energy to slash at He Chen's back with a dagger that hissed and flashed.

We must clarify half of the facts, including all the anger, disbelief, and incredulity.

Without even looking, he swung his sword horizontally, a flash of light, so fast it was almost imperceptible, slicing across the neck, the head flying off, blood everywhere, or forming a blood mist.

The spray was applied just the right distance, landing perfectly on the third guardhouse door, making the red door appear even brighter.

At this moment, the junior leader felt an unprecedented sense of exhilaration and satisfaction as he watched the death of Lord Wei.

Those who send you to your death should be killed without hesitation, without any scruples, and the conspirators should be terrified.

The four guards on both sides changed their positions in the blink of an eye.

If it were Lord Wei who committed murder, it would naturally not be their place to deal with it. But now Lord Wei has been murdered, and they have witnessed it with their own eyes, right in front of their own government office.

A surge of anger welled up inside me; they were too arrogant.

Another chill ran down his spine, instantly chilling his entire body. Goosebumps rose involuntarily. Even the hand gripping the spear trembled slightly.

Watching the kill markers drift by.

Two King Wu, how extravagant! Even the coachman is a King Wu. It seems I can't compare.

Arriving at the carriage, I touched the strange beast and became quite interested. It was a size larger than a horse and was incredibly docile, not moving an inch.

After cleaning up the two dead Martial Kings, I found that this jade thumb ring was quite impressive; it turned out to be a spatial ring.

Inside were four bottles of pills: a Qi-Nourishing Pill, a Heart-Nourishing Pill, and two other pills with a pleasant fragrance, which seemed to be of good quality as well.

There were also a few women's bibs and bras, so she must have been a sentimental person.

The groom carried only a small pouch. Inside were some personal items and what looked like meat patties and hay; judging from the smell, they were probably made from soybeans and pork.

The horse beside him, smelling the fodder, actually pulled over. It put its mouth close to the fodder, but didn't dare to openly steal the food.