The next day.
Lan Hua left Shuangsheng Mountain early in the morning, leaving a leave note in the kitchen.
This time, he could have avoided asking for leave.
Anyway, once I get back, I'll have to challenge Zhou Kai. Once my identity is exposed, I definitely won't be able to stay in the Immortal Talisman Sect.
However, in order not to worry Lao Li and the others, he still left a message.
With his current cultivation level, he can travel a thousand miles in two days.
When Lan Hua arrived at the foot of Cangliang Mountain, it was already the morning of the third day, and Zhao Xueli had been waiting for a long time.
"Brother Zhao, I'm sorry I'm late!"
Zhao Xueli laughed and said, "It's alright. Long time no see. Why has your ranking on the newcomer list plummeted recently?"
Lan Hua gave a wry smile, "I've been busy with so many things, I'm not free to do anything about it. I've only had some free time these past few days!"
"Brother Zhao, who was the assassin this time that required the two of us to take action!"
Zhao Xueli sighed, "I've really hit a tough nut this time. The target of the assassination is a guest advisor of the Shan family!"
"His cultivation is at the third level of the Yuan Dan realm; he's beyond my ability to handle!"
"Guest?"
Lan Hua asked curiously, "Who would target the Shan family's guest elder? What is this guest elder's background?"
Zhao Xueli said, "This man is named Yang Yuanzhi. He was originally a rogue cultivator, but he was invited here by the Second Master of the Shan family!"
Seeing Lan Hua's puzzled expression, Zhao Xueli explained, "This second master is named Shan Jiaqiu, the second son of Shan Moyan, the current head of the Shan family!"
"He invited Yang Yuanzhi here, probably to compete with his elder brother Shan Jiachun for the position of family head!"
"I see!"
However, Lan Hua still had some concerns because the fellow disciple Shan Jiu he met at the Pill God Palace was from the Shan family of the Eastern Region.
Although Shan Jiu had a good relationship with him, he never revealed his detailed background to Lan Hua.
Lan Hua still doesn't know whether Shan Jiu comes from the eldest uncle's lineage or the second uncle's lineage.
If Dan Jiu is from the Second Master's lineage, wouldn't my rash action sever their friendship?
"This is really a headache!"
Zhao Xueli asked curiously, "Brother Lan, what's wrong? Why do you look so worried?"
"But this task is too difficult?"
Lan Hua shook her head.
"No, it was a former classmate of mine, he came from the Shan family!"
Zhao Xueli immediately understood, "In that case, it's a bit difficult for Brother Lan. I'll complete this task myself!"
"At worst, the mission will fail!"
Lan Hua said, "Fine, I've already promised you, so I have to help you with this!"
Zhao Xueli was overjoyed and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Brother Lan!"
The two then met in a secluded spot at the foot of the mountain to discuss their assassination plan.
According to information gathered by Zhao Xueli in advance, Yang Yuanzhi would leave the Shan family every other night and return early the next morning.
Lan Hua asked curiously, "What is Yang Yuanzhi doing going out at night?"
"you guess?"
Looking at Zhao Xueli's strange smile, Lan Hua vaguely guessed what was going on.
"Could this guy be feeling lonely and bored, so he went to a brothel to have some fun with women?"
Zhao Xueli nodded with a smile, "Brother Lan really knows his stuff. You don't go there often, do you?"
Lan Hua smiled without speaking, but she thought of the scene more than a year ago when she and her master Zi Yue took a medicinal bath together at the Yi Hong Courtyard in Hejian City.
"I miss my beautiful master so much! I wish we could take a bath together!"
Zhao Xueli chuckled slyly, "We're all men of passion, I understand!"
Lan Hua rolled her eyes.
Ten miles north of Cangliang Mountain, there is a city called Cangyue City, which is of a decent size.
The Shan family is a well-known cultivation family near Cangyue City, and even in the Eastern Region, they have a considerable reputation.
The brothel that Yang Yuanzhi frequented was located in Cangyue City.
Seeing that it was still early, Lan Hua and the other person found a place to meditate quietly.
Although Lan Hua learned the Lightning Talisman from Helian Kuang, she had only just mastered how to use it, so she could take advantage of this time to practice diligently.
As evening fell, Zhao Xueli brought Lan Hua to Cangyue City and waited in a small shop outside Yichun Courtyard.
The two were eating snacks when Zhao Xueli suddenly transmitted his voice: "See that person in black? That's Yang Yuanzhi!"
Lan Hua concealed her aura, but when she glanced at Yang Yuanzhi out of the corner of her eye, she was slightly startled.
"This person looks so young, yet he has the cultivation of the third level of the Yuan Dan realm. That's terrifying!"
Zhao Xueli said, "Yes, he looks to be in his early thirties. His talent is indeed quite terrifying!"
"Brother Zhao, if a cultivator frequently goes to brothels for pleasure, shouldn't his cultivation be neglected?"
"How did this guy become so arrogant?"
Zhao Xueli's eyes lit up, and he exclaimed, "This person is just a rogue cultivator. Could it be that he went to the brothel not for pleasure, but for cultivation!"
Lan Hua nodded and said, "I'm afraid that's how it works!"
He was somewhat envious.
Doing this not only makes you feel good, but it also doesn't interfere with your cultivation.
Zhao Xueli said, "No wonder this person is so young; he just looks young!"
He followed Yang Yuanzhi inside alone, determined to confirm the room Yang Yuanzhi had booked before taking action.
A moment later, Zhao Xueli left Yichun Courtyard and nodded slightly to Lanhua.
The two planned to make their move when Yang Yuanzhi was in a good mood, which would greatly increase their chances of success.
Lan Hua looked towards the vicinity of Yichun Temple and noticed a Buddhist pagoda in the distance, which was the highest point in the area and perfect for an ambush.
Zhao Xueli understood Lan Hua's meaning and said in a deep voice, "I'll make the first move. If I fail, it's up to you!"
"Don't worry, Brother Zhao, we'll catch him off guard; he won't survive!"
Lan Hua sneaked up to the top of the pagoda and saw Zhao Xueli's actions clearly.
Considering that the opponent was a powerful expert at the third level of the Yuan Dan realm, Lan Hua took out three black iron talisman arrows and nocked them all onto the Piercing Bow.
With the bow fully drawn, he pointed it at the window of the room Yang Yuanzhi had opened, waiting for his prey to appear.
"ah..."
"I... am going to heaven!"
The room was incredibly erotic, and the woman was quite attractive, constantly calling out.
Yang Yuanzhi was engrossed in the battle, his movements becoming faster and faster, on the verge of victory, completely unaware of the impending danger.
Concealing his presence, Zhao Xueli descended upside down from the roof of Yichun Courtyard and broke through a window.
Two cold glints flashed as Zhao Xueli's two throwing knives shot out simultaneously, hurtling towards the naked man.
The blade gleamed coldly, its aura menacing.
After the throwing knife sliced through the bed curtains, its speed suddenly slowed, leaving only two shallow wounds on Yang Yuanzhi's back.
"Such powerful protective energy!" Zhao Xueli exclaimed in amazement.
"ah!"
The woman, who was about to fly into the sky, finally returned to reality from her ecstasy.
She screamed in alarm when she saw the bloodstains on Yang Yuanzhi's body.
"Shut up, you noisy person!"
"How dare you ruin my plans!"
Yang Yuanzhi slapped his right hand, unleashing a powerful palm strike that deflected the two flying knives that were attacking again.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Yang Yuanzhi quickly separated from the woman.
The moment they separated, he felt a surge of satisfaction, then casually threw on a piece of clothing to cover his private parts.
Zhao Xueli used both hands simultaneously, drawing his sword technique, and the two flying knives transformed into countless sword shadows, slashing towards Yang Yuanzhi.
"Flying Knife Illusion!"
Yang Yuanzhi was taken aback and realized something about the identity of the assassin who had tried to kill him.
With a flick of his right hand, a long sword appeared in his hand. He slashed down, and an incomparably domineering sword aura shot through the air, shattering the countless sword shadows.
"This is... the Heartless Slash?"
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