Chapter 244: Night Murder
Chapter 244: Chapter 244: Night Murder
Since there were so many people, why not take the opportunity to reduce the enemy’s strength?
He planned to drive the carriage himself, attracting their attention while letting Yun No. 2 lead his men up the mountain. He wanted to see how many people were ambushing him and how many could be killed.
Those who dared to ambush him here had better be prepared to be killed in return.
He was no saint and wouldn’t hesitate to strike.
The rear carriage was driven by Yun No. 18. He and Yun No. 20 stopped their carriage, then fed and watered their two horses.
Xiao Yunjing jumped back into his carriage, leaning back and closing his eyes to rest.
At this moment, many people were indeed lying in wait on the mountain, puzzled as to why Xiao Yunjing wasn’t moving.
However, none of them acted rashly. They had waited for so long, and their target was right in front of them; they dared not alert the prey.
「In the Space」
Gu Qingli woke up after a good sleep. After washing up, she went to check on the three little ones.
The three of them were still asleep, little bubbles forming at their lips.
Gu Qingli lovingly kissed each of them.
“Miss, you should eat first,” Wuyou said. She had already set out the meal.
“Okay. Set more places; I’ll go out and bring Yunjing in to eat something.”
“Yes, Miss.” Wuyou woke Wuqing and asked her to watch the little masters while she went to prepare more food.
「Outside」
Xiao Yunjing saw it was getting dark and Gu Qingli still hadn’t emerged. He remained calm, his arms crossed as he leaned against the carriage.
Suddenly, a figure materialized in his arms.
“Li’er,” Xiao Yunjing murmured, kissing her.
“Why haven’t we left yet?” Gu Qingli asked.
“There’s a long gorge here with steep cliffs on both sides. It’s suitable for an ambush,” Xiao Yunjing whispered.
“What are you planning to do?” Gu Qingli asked, understanding his implication.
Xiao Yunjing whispered in her ear, “Li’er, take the rear carriage into the Space. I’ll drive this one alone.”
Gu Qingli frowned. “Isn’t that very dangerous?”
Xiao Yunjing shook his head. “Don’t worry, Li’er. Yun No. 2 already took some men up the mountain this afternoon. I reckon they’ve dealt with quite a few of them.”
He hadn’t been idle; he’d sent Yun No. 2 up the mountain much earlier.
It was dusk now. He would wait until nightfall before taking action.
Although martial artists weren’t afraid of the dark, their enemies would be ambushing from the trees, and the night would somewhat hinder their vision.
His horse had been drinking spiritual spring water for half a year and could travel at night without issue, as long as there were no major obstacles.
“Alright, let’s eat first. We’ll fill our stomachs before discussing it further,” Gu Qingli agreed reluctantly. No matter who drove this carriage, it would be dangerous, and she couldn’t let the Secret Sect’s people act as cannon fodder.
She couldn’t take this carriage into the Space either, as she would reappear where she entered.
So, this carriage had to keep moving.
Xiao Yunjing nodded. After Gu Qingli stored the rear carriage and asked Yun No. 20 and Yun No. 18 to watch the current one, the couple immediately entered the Space.
As soon as he entered the Space, the first thing Xiao Yunjing did was check on the three little ones.
Looking at the adorable trio, the iron-willed man instantly transformed into a doting father.
After some cuddling and hugging, Xiao Yunjing went to eat.
When it was completely dark outside, Xiao Yunjing prepared to leave the Space.
“You must be careful and stay safe. If it comes to the worst, protecting your life is paramount,” Gu Qingli urged, wrapping her arms around Xiao Yunjing’s waist, her face pressed against his chest.
“Trust your husband,” Xiao Yunjing said, nodding firmly. He cupped her face and kissed her deeply.
Tonight was destined to be a restless and perilous night.
He felt no fear. He was a man, and it was his responsibility to protect their family. Ever since Li’er’s disappearance, he had vowed to protect her, even at the cost of his own life.
Now, with three lovely sons, he was even more determined to protect all four of them. No matter what kind of monsters or demons their enemies were, he would kill gods if gods stood in his way, and slay buddhas if buddhas blocked his path.
After a long moment, Gu Qingli released Xiao Yunjing and sent him out of the Space.
After Xiao Yunjing emerged, Yun No. 20 handed him a slip of paper. “Master, this is from Yun No. 2.”
Xiao Yunjing read it, a ruthless smile touching the corners of his mouth. So many people still wanted his life.
“Let’s go and see these Dragon Guards from Xichen Kingdom and the Tiger Guard from Fengli Kingdom.” With that, Xiao Yunjing leaped onto the carriage, took the reins, and charged into the gorge.
Yun No. 20 and Yun No. 18 immediately drew their pliant swords and, using their lightness skill, flanked the horse.
Their mission was to protect the horse.
They had barely traveled a li when, SWISH! SWISH! SWISH! countless arrows rained down from both sides of the mountain.
Xiao Yunjing leaped onto the carriage roof, brandishing the Transcending Heaven Sword to sweep aside the incoming arrows.
Yun No. 20 and Yun No. 18 also sprang into action, their swords a blur.
The three of them deflected every arrow aimed at the carriage; not a single one got through.
The horse, now terrified, bolted forward madly. As a result, most of the arrows from the mountainside missed their mark.
SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!
The rain of arrows had just passed when more than twenty figures flew down from both sides, attacking the trio without a word.
The three defenders never left the carriage, so the attackers, using their lightness skills, could only race alongside it.
Some even tried to fly ahead to intercept the carriage, but before they could get close, Yun No. 20 and Yun No. 18 had slit their throats.
“Hmph! Dragon Guards, Tiger Guard, is that all you’ve got?” Yun No. 20 sneered. He swung his sword, simultaneously scattering a handful of powder.
This powder, made by Gu Qingli from poisonous flowers obtained from the Snow Maiden Clan, was instantly fatal upon contact.
With so many enemies, he wasn’t going to kill them one by one. Wasn’t it more satisfying to eliminate them in swathes?
“AARGH! Poison! Despicable! Retreat!” someone shrieked, and the attackers immediately fell back.
“Hah! And ambushing your grandpa here isn’t despicable?” Yun No. 20 yelled after the retreating figures.
“WHOA! STOP!” At that moment, Xiao Yunjing leaped to the driver’s seat and yanked hard on the reins.
The horse, caught off guard by the sudden pull, reared with a loud neigh and skidded to a halt.
RUMBLE… RUMBLE… RUMBLE…
Instantly, a landslide of boulders crashed down about a li ahead, completely blocking the road.
“Prepare for battle!” Xiao Yunjing shouted.
The appetizers were over; the main course was arriving.
“Yes, Master!” Yun No. 18 and Yun No. 20 responded.
The master and his two guards immediately readied themselves for combat.
As his command fell, countless black-clad figures descended from both sides of the mountain.
Seeing their numbers, Xiao Yunjing hadn’t expected quite so many would come to assassinate him.
According to Yun No. 2’s message, his team of several dozen had already killed no fewer than five hundred enemies. They had only traveled two or three li through the gorge, with another eight or nine li to go. Who knew how many more people were lurking ahead?
This truly was a large-scale operation.
It seemed Xichen Kingdom and Fengli Kingdom were quite wealthy. Perhaps he and Li’er should pay them a “visit” sometime?
“Kill!” Xiao Yunjing ordered sharply. He was the first to charge into the throng of black-clad men, his Transcending Heaven Sword a whirlwind of motion. Agonized screams immediately filled the air.
Yun No. 20 and Yun No. 18, not to be outdone, plunged into the crowd as well.
With their superior martial arts, the three of them wreaked havoc, cutting down swathes of black-clad men. Their opponents couldn’t even touch the hems of their clothes before their throats were slit.
About half an incense stick’s burning time later, the battle was nearing its end. The few remaining survivors, seeing the dire situation, immediately fled into the woods for their lives.