Chapter 57: Ice and Fire Meet
Hearing the sound of something cutting through the air, everyone looked up and saw Yu Linglong in white descending from the sky, her graceful figure like a fairy descending to earth.
The moment Yu Linglong landed, the silk ribbons on her body swung out and struck Zhu Ziqiao. Zhu Ziqiao was still in a daze when he reacted and hurriedly used his sword to block, but he couldn't withstand the force and was hit, staggering back several steps.
Seeing that Yu Linglong was helping him, Xiaoyao Lang hurriedly attacked the bound villagers, cut the ropes, and the villagers fled in panic.
Countless small-footed figures wielding knives rushed towards Yu Linglong, but they were like ants; wherever the silk ribbons went, bodies flew and fell to the ground. Zhu Ziqiao swung his sword at Yu Linglong, but Yu Linglong's left hand wrapped her silk ribbon around his right hand, while her right hand struck out powerfully, sending Zhu Ziqiao flying several feet away.
Zhu Ziqiao shouted angrily, "Go! All of you, go! We must capture them!" He saw that Yu Linglong was exceptionally beautiful and even wanted to capture her alive.
In a short while, fifty or sixty people surrounded the two and began to fight them on the street. Yu Linglong couldn't bear to kill them, but her small foot was struck, and she fell to the ground and got up again.
Just then, a loud voice rang out from afar: "Zhu Ziqiao! Your grandfather is here!"
Xiaoyao Lang looked back and saw two eight-foot-tall burly men leading a dozen or so others charging towards him. Thinking they were enemies, Xiaoyao Lang's heart skipped a beat. Unexpectedly, one of them swung a large hammer, striking Zhu Ziqiao mid-air. Zhu Ziqiao hurriedly dodged, but Xiaozu, standing beside him, couldn't dodge in time. The hammer, carrying immense force, instantly killed four men.
The two who arrived were Xiang Kui and Chong Sheng. They brought more than a dozen Yongle Gang brothers and joined the battle. In a short while, Zhu Ziqiao's men were driven back, and the two sides were locked in a stalemate.
Upon realizing the situation, Xiaoyao Lang hurriedly pulled Yu Linglong aside and asked, "Linglong, are you alright?"
Yu Linglong smiled and shook her head.
Xiang Kui laughed at Xiaoyao Lang and said, "Kid! You've got guts and you're a hero. I, Xiang Kui, am willing to be your friend!"
Xiaoyao Lang declared, "Thank you all for coming to our rescue! As long as we leave alive, we are all friends!"
Xiang Kui laughed and said, "Then let's hurry up and go!"
Just as everyone was retreating, another forty or fifty people appeared behind them, armed with crossbows and fire arrows already cocked.
Xiang Kui exclaimed in surprise, "This is bad! It's Zhu Zijian! Everyone be careful!"
Zhu Zijian sneered, "You traitors of the Yongle Gang, die!" With a casual gesture, countless fire feathers swooped down, shooting straight at the crowd in the alley.
The group parried with their weapons, and in a moment only four remained. Xiang Kui cursed angrily, "Damn it! Brother Chongsheng, you protect those two, I'll take this opportunity to break through!"
Upon hearing this, Chong Sheng stepped forward to shield Xiao Yao Lang and his companion. The arrows were aimed directly at them, but they fell as if striking steel. However, the arrows were still burning, and moments later, the buildings on both sides of the street caught fire, and everyone was engulfed in flames.
Seeing this, Zhu Ziqiao also ordered his men to nock and fire arrows. Instantly, two arrows rained down simultaneously. Yu Linglong hurriedly gathered her energy, and in an instant, a wall of energy formed close to her, blocking one side of the fiery arrows.
Seeing Yu Linglong's impressive skills, Xiang Kui laughed and said, "Haha~ I didn't expect there to be another expert! It won't be difficult to escape now!"
At the same time, Murong Hanchan and her group also arrived at the market, stopping behind Zhu Ziqiao.
Murong Hanchan glanced ahead and saw flames rising high. She exclaimed, "Wow! What are these people setting on fire?!"
Xie Yunfeng murmured, "Junior Sister, I think we should take a detour. There's a fire ahead, and it's burning so big that we probably can't get through."
Murong Hanchan said generously, "As you wish! But I need to see what's going on up ahead!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he leaped up and looked out from his horse, exclaiming in surprise, "Brother Xiaoyao! It's Brother Xiaoyao!" Then, he flew up and kicked at the men who had fired the arrows. As seven or eight men fell to the ground, Han Chan's twin swords gathered their power and reappeared.
Seeing this, Zhu Ziqiao hurriedly swung his sword and attacked Xie Yunfeng and the other two. Yin Xiaosheng, not yet understanding what was happening, saw himself surrounded and had no choice but to fight back, resulting in chaos.
As the fire raged on, Yu Linglong was about to break the rules and start the fight when she saw Murong Hanchan, wielding two swords and powerfully protecting herself, leap in front of Xiaoyao Lang, deflecting countless arrows that broke off on either side.
Upon seeing that it was Murong Hanchan, Xiaoyao Lang exclaimed excitedly, "Chan'er! It's actually you!"
At this moment, Yu Linglong's expression remained calm as she glanced at Xiaoyao Lang. Xiaoyao Lang hurriedly said, "Linglong! I..." and then lowered his head.
Xiang Kui laughed and called out, "Little girl! What brings you here!"
Murong Hanchan was overjoyed to see Xiaoyao Lang again, and loudly proclaimed, "Anyone who tries to hurt my brother Xiaoyao, I will never forgive them!" With these words, she spun her twin swords, leaped into the air, and shouted, "Hanchan's Twin Swords Rule the Eight Desolations!"
In an instant, everyone saw countless cold swords piercing through the air towards the person who fired the arrows. A moment later, dozens of unbound men fell to the ground dead on both sides of Zhu Ziqiao and Zhu Zijian.
Seeing the situation was dire, Zhu Zijian immediately shouted, "Retreat! Retreat! Retreat quickly!"
Upon hearing the shouts and seeing that only a handful of his hundred or so men remained, Zhu Ziqiao immediately seized his horse and fled, shouting, "Retreat..."
Murong Hanchan landed, engulfed in flames. Seeing this, Xiaoyao Lang rushed out, but was blocked by a barrier of energy. Yu Linglong couldn't bear it and removed the barrier, allowing Xiaoyao Lang to break free immediately.
Xiaoyao Lang arrived at Murong Hanchan's side and immediately activated the blue dragon soul within his body. Murong Hanchan knew what he was thinking and hurriedly called out, "Brother Xiaoyao, you mustn't!"
Murong Hanchan was still a step too late. Seeing that Xiaoyao Lang had already activated his power, she decided to lend a helping hand. Her two swords vanished, and she placed her palms on Xiaoyao Lang's back, channeling her powerful true energy to guide Xiaoyao Lang's unparalleled chill.
In the blink of an eye, ice began to form all around, completely obscuring the raging flames. Moments later, all the flames were frozen, creating an unprecedented and peculiar spectacle on both sides of the alleyway: flames encased in ice.
Murong Hanchan laughed and said, "Brother Xiaoyao, quickly regain your senses!"
Xiaoyao Lang concealed his thoughts, and Murong Hanchan immediately withdrew her hand, turned around and hugged Xiaoyao Lang's neck, excitedly exclaiming, "Brother Xiaoyao! We've finally met!"
Xiaoyao Lang pushed Murong Hanchan away and lowered his head without saying a word.
Seeing that he was unhappy, Murong Hanchan said leisurely, "Are you still angry with me?"
Xiaoyao Lang hurriedly said, "Chan'er! I'm not angry with you, it's just... it's just..." He stammered for a moment, looking at Yu Linglong. Yu Linglong had been watching the two of them, and when she saw Xiaoyao Lang looking at her, she turned her head away.
Seeing this, Murong Hanchan immediately understood and said with a wry smile, "Brother Xiaoyao, the melting ice will wet our shoes, let's leave!" Then, she walked towards Yu Linglong.
Xie Yunfeng and his two companions rode up to the scene. Chunxiang looked at the two sides of ice and flame and exclaimed in surprise, "What a beautiful sight!"
Yin Xiaosheng laughed and said, "Indeed, it is a rare spectacle."
What a coincidence! They encountered the wondrous sight of ice and fire merging, and it was also the time when the group met again. Truly, it can be said:
If people are destined to be together, their paths will naturally converge.
A carefree, cold moon meets its beloved.
A spectacle of ice and fire in the alley.
It's like a cicada meeting a beautiful fairy!
Xiang Kui laughed and said, "Girl! Who is this kid to you?"
Murong Hanchan whispered, "He...he is..."
Xiang Kui laughed and said, "Don't be shy! This kid is quite good. He's chivalrous, handsome, and a real man. He and you are a match made in heaven!"
Murong Hanchan was speechless and looked coldly at Yu Linglong, but Yu Linglong avoided her.
Upon seeing Yu Linglong, Chunxiang smiled and immediately stepped forward, saying, "Palace Mistress! I didn't expect to see you here!"
Yin Xiaosheng and Xie Yunfeng also dismounted one after another.
Yu Linglong smiled and said, "We have encountered many misfortunes on our journey to get here. Today we are in trouble again. We are very grateful to the brave men who came out of our predicament and Miss Murong who helped us."
Upon hearing this, Murong Hanchan calmed down slightly.
Xiang Kui laughed and said, "Oh! Since everyone knows each other, our Yongle Gang's farm is just ten miles away. Why don't you all come over and have a gathering there!"
Everyone fell silent upon hearing this. Xiang Kui scratched his head and looked at Murong Hanchan, saying, "Little girl! Say something! Did I, Xiang Kui, say something wrong again?"
Murong Hanchan looked at Xiaoyao Lang, who then looked at Yu Linglong and asked softly, "Linglong..." Yu Linglong said softly, "Let's listen to Miss Murong." After saying that, she turned and walked to the side.
Hearing Xiaoyao Lang call her so affectionately, Chunxiang exclaimed in surprise, "Linglong! He..." Then, she looked up at Xie Yunfeng, who shook his head at Chunxiang, signaling her not to say anything more.
Murong Hanchan smiled and said to Kui Hao, "Since you, big guy, sincerely invite us, how can we refuse!" She then turned to Xiaoyao Lang and said with a smile, "Brother Xiaoyao, let's go together!"
Xiaoyao Lang smiled and nodded, saying softly, "You go ahead, our carriage is still in the backyard." After saying that, he quickly ran towards the backyard.
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