In less than half an incense stick's time, the enemy was wiped out. Liu Jiantang returned to Xiao Yuhan's side, shook the blood off his sword, and took out a handkerchief to wipe it clean. "Junior Brother Xiao, fighting so aggressively is not like your personality."
Xiao Yuhan was startled, only then suddenly remembering that Xiao Yuhan's personality in the original work was rather cold and gloomy, and he liked to reveal half of his thoughts and hide the other half when fighting or doing things.
In terms of combat, this man's greatest wish is to end the battle in the least effort possible, and he would never be willing to waste any spiritual power if he could avoid using even one less skill.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh that as expected of brothers who had been sworn brothers for a hundred years, these details really couldn't be hidden. However, he still quickly came up with a clever idea and said, "It's been a long time since I've fought, and I got a little carried away."
"But is it really necessary to use such a serious technique on these small fry that even I have to take seriously? You even opened the Azure Lotus Dao Seal. Do you really think there's anyone among these people who could hurt you?" Liu Jiantang asked, somewhat puzzled, but still spoke as they walked.
After all, Xiao Yuhan had made quite a commotion just now, and it would probably be long before enemy reinforcements arrived.
Xiao Yuhan gave a wry smile. "Better safe than sorry! Stop chatting, Senior Brother Liu. Let's find a place to hide. This commotion is too big; the enemy has probably already noticed our arrival."
Liu Jiantang stared at Xiao Yuhan, his brows furrowed, speechless for a moment before finally saying, "Isn't this all your fault! Now it's difficult to infiltrate; the enemy must be on guard."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuhan was displeased, thinking to herself, "Isn't this because you insisted on coming to investigate despite my advice?"
However, he didn't say it out loud. The two of them hid in a place for a long time, arguing about whether or not to go in and investigate first.
After exchanging a few words, Xiao Yuhan remembered Bai Yao's reaction after her argument with Liu Jiantang that day, and immediately lost the will to continue arguing with Liu Jiantang.
But at that moment, he suddenly realized something and shouted, "Oh no! What if my junior sister thinks we're there and rushes over because I made such a commotion?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Jiantang's expression changed, and the two of them ran back to the place where the battle had just taken place.
At this point, apart from the bloodstains scattered everywhere, there were no other corpses to be seen. The two split up to search for Nangong Ling'er and Bai Yao's whereabouts, but after searching for a long time, they found no trace. This made them feel fortunate, as the absence of traces meant there was no problem, and it also meant that they probably hadn't been here.
Just as Xiao Yuhan was about to breathe a sigh of relief, Liu Jiantang walked over with a sword in his hand and a solemn expression.
Upon seeing the sword, Xiao Yuhan's expression immediately changed. He snatched the sword without hesitation, his worry barely concealed.
This sword was forged by him personally as a birthday gift for Bai Yao. A few days ago, Bai Yao had even told Xiao Yuhan with a silly smile about the new name she had given this sword, "Remembering Master's Kindness".
Upon seeing the sword, he suddenly panicked. He didn't know why, but even though he knew that Bai Yao, who had the protagonist's halo, wouldn't be in any danger, he was still worried.
After all, the protagonist's halo was just something the system was talking about; what if something unexpected happened? That was something Xiao Yuhan didn't want to think about.
Liu Jiantang noticed his worry and was somewhat surprised, as it seemed that Xiao Yuhan hadn't shown such a worried expression in many years.
In his heart, his junior brother had always been a rather cold-hearted person. No matter who it was, it seemed difficult for anyone to truly enter his heart.
"Junior Brother Xiao, don't rush, let's go in and investigate first!"
Xiao Yuhan nodded silently, unwilling to delay any longer, and the two sped towards the depths of the Blood King's Cave.
...
Meanwhile, within the Blood God Cult ruins inside the Blood King's Cave.
Nangong Ling'er's hands and feet were pierced by daggers connected by steel wires, restricting her spiritual energy and cultivation. Not far away, Bai Yao was locked in an iron cage, like a wild beast cub captured by a hunter.
The veiled girl in Miao clothing laughed unrestrainedly after seeing her subordinate bring Bai Yao back. She seemed somewhat surprised. "It's true what they say, 'What you seek is often found without effort.' Let's go, take that girl with us, and go back to the Five Immortals Sect. Let that idiot Long Tu fight the Heavenly Sword Sect himself!"
At this moment, Nangong Ling'er, who was seriously injured, looked at the girl in Miao clothing and had a bad feeling. Even a fool would know that her target was Bai Yao.
Although Nangong Ling'er always protected Xiao Yuhan, she wasn't stupid. Back in Yongning Village, when Bai Yao was still an infant, she had witnessed the terrifying power hidden within the girl. She could guess that their purpose in capturing Bai Yao was probably because of the mysterious power within her body.
Upon realizing this, she immediately struggled. The sharp blades piercing her palms and feet caused her to bleed profusely, causing her immense pain. Under the control of such a weapon that could suppress spiritual power, no matter how powerful one's cultivation was, one could only be like an ordinary person, at the mercy of others.
Miao Xiaodie walked up to Nangong Ling'er and carefully examined the girl. "Considering that you are a kind and skilled healer, I, the sect leader, will not treat you personally this time. However, I cannot guarantee that the beast Long Tu will not be tempted by your beauty. If your two senior brothers arrive in time, they may still be able to save you!"
After saying this, she ordered someone to send Nangong Ling'er to Long Tu's men.
The group escorted Bai Yao away from this place.
But after taking only two steps, Nangong Ling'er let out a heart-wrenching scream. Looking closer, she saw that Nangong Ling'er had a dagger in her mouth and had pulled the barbed dagger out of her palms.
"Stop her!" Miao Xiaodie said coldly.
A group of people rushed forward to try to subdue Nangong Ling'er, but this girl was truly terrifying when she got ruthless. As soon as she freed her right hand, she endured the excruciating pain and pulled out the remaining daggers from her limbs, then stood up shakily.
Covered in blood, she walked to the iron cage and stood guard in front of Bai Yao. "My name is Nangong Ling'er. I am the Green-Robed Sword Immortal of the Heavenly Sword Sect. My skill in saving people does not mean that I cannot kill. You evil cultists who roam the world always look down on us medical practitioners, but you do not know that in this world, no one knows how to kill better than us who cultivate the way of medicine!"
Several disciples of the Five Immortals Sect showed no fear and rushed forward to besiege the girl in green. She stood trembling in place, her hands forming a hand seal, and a celestial sword appeared before her. However, she did not take the celestial sword, but instead used it to cut through the iron cage imprisoning Bai Yao. On the other hand, she took out a handful of silver needles from her bosom. A total of one hundred and eight silver needles floated in mid-air, moving at her will.
With a casual wave of her hand, several silver needles transformed into streaks of light and attacked the Five Immortals Sect disciples. Baihui, Shenting, Zhengyueming, Taiyang, Renying, Lianquan—seemingly random, yet each needle pierced vital points, each strike aimed at a fatal blow, showing no mercy whatsoever.
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