Chapter 84: Chapter 81: Family Escapes_1
Huh?
The Martial Marquis of the Liu Family, seeing that his spear throw failed to kill Lu Yan, was taken aback, but his murderous intent only intensified.
He leaped forward, landing beside his long spear. With a natural movement, he pulled it out. His burly body rushed towards Lu Yan like a whirlwind, attacking from a higher position, a spear thrust down at Lu Yan.
The action was swift and complete, fast as a gust of wind, assaulting like a sudden downpour.
The descent of the spear caused a terrifying wailing sound, as if it could split heaven and earth.
Lu Yan growled, using all his Qi-blood. His body quickly swelled, and his height returned to around two meters. He looked like a copper statue from a distance, with his iron-like muscles covered in gold.
The Man Xiang Body, the Vajra Body, was urged to its limit, and he swung his Red Blood Blade all-out.
Clang!
The collision of sword and spear caused Lu Yan to reel back. He felt a strong and sharp force attacking from the Red Blood Blade, causing his palm to throb in pain, and he retreated more than ten meters.
"Blocked it."
Lu Yan took a deep breath.
Compared to the last big battle in Snake City with the Ge’s Martial Marquis, his situation was much better.
During the fight with Ge’s Martial Marquis, he would be sent flying with each clash, each collision, and he would sustain injuries.
But this time, he was only forced back and not injured.
"The Bone-strength is formidable indeed. The Qi-Blood I cultivated with second-rate martial arts is as pathetic as mud, unable to withstand a single blow."
Lu Yan’s thoughts rushed, measuring the disparity between himself and his opponent from all angles.
After his previous fight with Ge’s Martial Marquis, Lu Yan cultivated the Tyrant’s Spade and Man Xiang Body, and the Wind Chasing Step up to Unity of Man and Martial Arts, gaining three heavenly gifts in the process.
Not only did the thickness of his Qi-blood increase, but the strength of his body improved a lot as well.
The combination of Man Xiang Body and Vajra Body significantly enhanced his burst power.
One could say, just by body strength, Lu Yan was superior.
But the opponent’s Bone strength was their biggest weapon, and his Qi-blood couldn’t withstand it.
He was at a disadvantage due to his Qi-blood.
If he cultivated first-rate martial arts and his Qi-blood was more concentrated, his situation would undoubtedly be much better.
These thoughts only took a moment. Meanwhile, he didn’t stop moving, but continued to retreat.
"Good lad, you’re an Innate Martial Body, I cannot let you live."
The murderous intent of Liu’s Martial Marquis had already reached its peak.
To think that his personal attack only resulted in Lu Yan’s retreat, this was not the strength that a normal five times Limit Breaking Martial Body should have.
Only an Innate Martial Body could.
And it wasn’t an ordinary Innate Martial Body either, far superior to that of Liu Xingchao’s.
His Qi-blood was at least five times that of an ordinary person.
Such a formidable Innate Martial Body, it was rare not just in Changfeng City, but even in the six provinces of Lingdong.
Since they were enemies, he must kill him thoroughly to eliminate future problems.
Liu’s Martial Marquis activated his Bone Strength and was about to chase after Lu Yan. But after taking two steps, he suddenly stopped and turned back, swinging his spear backward.
With a clang, a metal arrow more than a meter long was shot away.
"Wu Fuming, show yourself."
Liu’s Martial Marquis coldly shouted.
From the darkness, a muscular figure came forth.
This person was indeed one of the Wu Family’s Martial Marquis.
The moment the Wu Family’s Martial Marquis appeared, he charged at Liu’s Martial Marquis. His giant hand, as large as a screen fan, covered the sky, stirring up a fierce wind. Meanwhile, he shouted, "Little brother, join us, and let’s kill this Liu’s Martial Marquis."
But Lu Yan ignored him, charging swiftly towards the distance instead.
Join the fight against the Martial Marquis? He wasn’t fool enough for that. It was a suicidal act.
Moreover, his goal was to save people. He couldn’t care less whether the Liu Family or the Wu Family lived or died.
As long as he could rescue the people, he would immediately leave Changfeng City.
With the two Martial Marquis of the Liu and Wu Families fighting fiercely, they didn’t have time to pay attention to Lu Yan, who disappeared in an instant.
He circled around for a while and could see people fighting not far away.
Two Liu Family members were battling three Wu Family members, a fight in deadlock.
Lu Yan drew his sword directly and charged forward, slaying the three Wu Family members with a single stroke each.
The two Liu Family members were shocked but also overjoyed. "You are the Red-clad Guard, good. Come with us to the frontline. The battle is critical..."
Thud! Thud!
Lu Yan forced out two strikes, sending one person flying several meters and fainting, and the other one fell to the ground vomiting blood, their face filled with fear.
What was going on with this man? He killed Wu Family’s people and also attacked them. Who was this?
"I’ll ask, you answer. Later, I’ll ask the other person. If your answers differ, you both die."
Lu Yan said.
The other person nodded.
The fear of death is human nature. Who wouldn’t choose life over death if they could?
Especially someone of their status, offspring from the feudal lords.
"Where are the families of the Red-clad Guard being held?"
Lu Yan asked.
"They are being held in the beast cage, an abandoned beast cage."
One of the Liu family members answered.
The answers were identical to what the previous man had said; it seems that they were indeed imprisoned in the beast lair. However, that man had not taken him towards the beast lair before.
Next, Lu Yan woke another man and interrogated him. His response also pointed to the beast lair.
"Lead the way."
Lu Yan instructed.
The two men from the Liu Family naturally wanted to negotiate, saying they would lead the way in exchange for their lives. Lu Yan readily agreed.
He wasn’t Shen Yinuo who would keep his promises at all costs.
This time, the two men from Liu Family did not dare to use any tricks, leading him to a remote location.
This place was not in the core of the Blood Land Vein but on the periphery, far away from the ancient castle of the Liu Family and had not been involved in the battlefield.
This place was quiet, with only a few low-level cultivators from the Liu Family as guards.
With the two Liu family men leading the way, Lu Yan easily entered the beast lair.
The beast lair was actually a cave that was quite spacious. Some dried grass was spread on the ground, and hundreds of people lay side by side.
Lu Yan immediately spotted Lu Qingshan and Wang Cui in one corner. He did not reveal his intention and did not go to Lu Qingshan and Wang Cui immediately. He left the cave with the two men from the Liu Family instead.
"Can we go now?"
One of the men from the Liu Family asked cautiously.
"Of course, you can go now."
Lu Yan said. With a flash of his blade, two heads fell to the ground.
Then he leapt forward, charged at the three guards, and swiftly killed them before they could even scream.
He did not alert the people inside the lair.
Lu Yan didn’t want everyone to know that he was there to rescue people.
Otherwise, these people would surely swarm around him. With so many people, it would be strange if they did not attract attention.
Lu Yan took off the Red-clad Guard’s clothing, activated the shape-shifting technique, changed his appearance, and re-entered the cave.
A multitude of eyes filled with curiosity and fear looked at him.
Lu Yan walked straight to Lu Qingshan and Wang Cui and said, "You two, get up and follow me."
Lu Qingshan and Wang Cui thought that Lu Yan was from the Liu Family, so they obediently got up and followed behind Lu Yan.
Then Lu Yan went to Wang Lin’s family, asking them to get up and follow as well.
"Who is Lin Zixuan?"
Lu Yan asked out loud.
Lin Zixuan is the name of Zhang Jun’s wife.
He had never seen Zhang Jun’s family.
Originally, he didn’t plan to take Zhang Jun’s family.
However, this place was remote, with the two major feudal lords focused on fighting in the castle. He thought he could take a few more people and descend directly from this side of the mountain. It shouldn’t be easily discovered.
But taking hundreds of people was impossible.
And he figured that no matter whether the Liu or the Wu Family would win the battle, they would not massacre these civilians.
These people only served the purpose of keeping the Red-clad Guards in check.
Now, almost all the Red-clad Guards were dead.
"I... I am."
A woman stood up.
"Bring your family and follow me."
Lu Yan ordered.
"Sir... May I ask why... why are we leaving?"
Lin Zixuan was very fearful, as she worried that there might be trouble ahead.
"Why ask so many questions? If I tell you to go, then go."
Lu Yan’s face turned cold, and his tone grew harsh. Lin Zixuan went pale and didn’t dare to ask any more questions. She got up with her family and followed.
There were two children, a boy, and a girl, and an old man.
Indeed, this matched the members of Zhang Jun’s family.
Lu Yan left the cave with the three families and headed down the mountain.
Lu Qingshan and the others dared not ask any questions and could only follow in silence.
Under the cover of the night, they managed to reach the foot of the mountain without any danger a little while later.
"Father, mother, it’s me."
Lu Yan rubbed his face a few times, pretending to wipe off a disguise. While rubbing, he used the shape-shifting technique to restore his original appearance.
"Yan, it’s you."
Lu Qingshan and Wang Cui were overjoyed.
Wang Lin’s family also recognized Lu Yan and were ecstatic.
Naturally, Lin Zixuan realized that Lu Yan had come to rescue them, and a great burden was lifted from her heart.
"Go over there. Brother Wang and Zhang Jun are waiting for us over there."
Lu Yan led everyone towards the hiding place of Wang Lin and Zhang Jun.
By this time, Zhang Jun had already woken up, and seeing their respective families, they were all overjoyed.
"Let’s leave this place and return to Changfeng City first."
Lu Yan instructed.
Everyone headed towards Changfeng City, but after only a few steps, Lu Yan suddenly stopped, his face serious.
