After glancing at the remaining herbs, Lin Xiaofei decided to use them to accelerate his cultivation of the Golden Bronze Body Technique. However, since he hadn't yet mastered the technique, he would put it aside for the time being.
With these thoughts in mind, Lin Xiaofei prepared to continue his journey.
Suddenly, a familiar face appeared ahead, riding a horse toward the mountain path where he was. This person was Wang Jie.
Soon, Wang Jie spotted Lin Xiaofei in the distance, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes, and his face changed color.
Seeing Lin Xiaofei standing in front of him waving, he hesitated for a moment before slowing down, dismounting, and walking towards Lin Xiaofei.
"Brother Wang, where are you headed?"
Lin Xiaofei asked curiously.
"Brother Lin, stop asking and just leave Qingshan Town!"
Approaching Lin Xiaofei, Wang Jie spoke with a serious expression.
"Why? Or do you already know something?"
Lin Xiaofei stared into Wang Jie's eyes and said.
"Sigh!" Wang Jie sighed, his face contorted with worry.
Brother Lin, I thought you were dead when you escorted the goods for Steward Liu this time. Who would have thought you were so lucky to still be alive?
Last time you refused a favor from Steward Liu, and given that Steward Liu is in league with bandits, he plans to have those bandits kill you after you've escorted the goods.
Upon hearing this, Lin Xiaofei remained calm; he had already guessed what Wang Jie was referring to.
This escort mission was part of a transaction he was making with Liu Shaoneng, but everything that happened during the process left him feeling very uncomfortable.
"If I didn't have so many tricks up my sleeve, I might have been successfully hunted down by Zhang Shuanghai. Young Master Liu asked me to escort a group of bandits transporting goods. How could he not know that? What is he up to?"
Lin Xiaofei thought to himself, a hint of murderous intent flashing in his eyes.
He knew that Liu Shao Neng was absolutely aware of the parties involved in this transaction, and that Zhang Shuang Hai and the Little Bully had betrayed each other during the transaction, directly killing the Little Bully and his group. He was one of those who would be killed.
Therefore, the reason Liu Shao asked him to do this was not only to escort goods, but also to kill someone to cover it up.
"Brother Wang, how did you know that Steward Liu wanted to kill me? And why are you telling me all this?"
Lin Xiaofei said.
"I didn't know at first, but today after you escorted the goods, when Master Bai was reporting your affairs to Steward Liu, I overheard it outside the door."
The reason I'm telling you this is because Steward Liu already believes you've been killed by those bandits. I think since they don't know you're alive, now is your chance to escape.
Moreover, Steward Liu and Master Bai personally escorted some goods to the disciples of Wushan Road this time, and they are currently in the village of Wushan Road.
If Steward Liu finds out you're still alive, he definitely won't let you off the hook.
Wang Jie said directly.
Lin Xiaofei nodded, remained silent, and appeared deep in thought.
He thought that once Liu Shao Neng found out he was still alive, trouble would definitely happen. Once he returned to Qingshan Town, would the other party use some unexpected means, or coercion and enticement, to pull him into their camp in order to prevent him from revealing the details of this cargo escort?
If he didn't agree to Liu Shao Neng's request, Liu Shao Neng had been the head steward for over ten years and must have a lot of tricks up his sleeve. If he started using underhanded tactics, he might not be able to handle it.
A fierce glint flashed in Lin Xiaofei's eyes as he glanced at Wang Jie and said, "
Brother Wang, you still haven't told me where you want to go?
Seeing a murderous glint in Lin Xiaofei's eyes, Wang Jie swallowed hard and explained, "
Steward Liu told me to go to the opposite hilltop to meet someone, and then get a letter from that person that I didn't recognize. This person's name was Zhang Shuanghai.
Lin Xiaofei nodded and said calmly:
I've already killed Zhang Shuanghai, and now that I know Steward Liu and Master Bai are in the village ahead, I've decided to kill them too.
Brother Wang, you should leave Qingshan Town, otherwise...
"This..." Wang Jie hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said,
Alright, Brother Lin, until we meet again.
He knew that if he didn't agree to Lin Xiaofei's demands, he might be killed on the spot. Moreover, he didn't think he could defeat Lin Xiaofei. After all, Lin Xiaofei had managed to escape from a group of bandits and even killed Zhang Shuanghai. He didn't have that kind of strength.
Watching Wang Jie ride away on horseback, Lin Xiaofei headed towards Wushan Road.
However, he was cautious, knowing that if he swaggered into Wushan Road, he would easily be noticed by the disciples of the Qingfeng Gang, and if someone informed him that Liu Shaoneng was still alive, it would be troublesome.
Therefore, Lin Xiaofei first hid himself and did not rush to reveal his whereabouts.
As the sun sets and night falls, darkness gradually descends.
The number of disciples patrolling the Five Mountains Road gradually decreased, and they began to head into the village, until the disciples of the Green Peak Gang closed the village gate.
As night fell, a young man riding on the back of a qilin hovered high in the night sky, taking in everything that was happening below the village.
Immediately afterwards, the Qilin leaped into the village of Wushan Road like a celestial horse and arrived outside the room where Liu Shaoneng was staying.
"Reporting to Master, Wang Jie has been gone for so long and hasn't returned yet. Could something have happened to him?"
Inside the room, Master Bai stood beside the middle-aged man and spoke.
Liu Shao Neng smiled and said:
Wang Jie is quick-witted and capable. Something probably happened on his journey; he'll probably be back soon. Don't worry too much.
“What the master said is absolutely right. He always handles the tasks assigned to him very well, and he always brings back some important news. I think he may have discovered some information, which is why he was delayed.”
Bai Ye paused for a moment, then continued:
Lin Xiaofei hadn't even passed through Wushan Road yet; presumably, Lin Xiaofei and the little bully and his gang were all dead.
"I originally wanted Lin Xiaofei to be a capable general by my side, but unfortunately he was disobedient. It's better that he's dead."
If it weren't for my help, he wouldn't have had the chance to quickly advance to become an inner disciple. It's a real waste of my good intentions.
"Oh, by the way, report to the Left Protector tomorrow that I sent someone to kill Lin Xiaofei. He'll be very happy; it'll be like I avenged his disciple."
Liu Shao Neng said with a smile.
"You will not have the chance to report."
Just then, a cold voice came from the window outside the door.
"who?"
Master Bai's expression changed, and he shouted loudly.
At the same time, Liu Shaoneng's face also turned ugly, and he turned to stare at the window.
"Lin Xiaofei, you're still alive?"
As the door opened and a familiar face appeared before them, Bai Ye's eyes flickered, and he said with a look of surprise.
"Aren't you happy that I'm back alive?"
Lin Xiaofei smiled faintly and asked softly.
Just before he entered Liu Shaoneng's room, he overheard their conversation outside the window, which immediately confirmed everything he had guessed, as well as what Wang Jie had told him.
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