Chapter 1275: Chapter 1274
Yun Sect.
Xiao Fei, who was suspended from the beam, recounted to Yun Zhongzheng his journey south in search of the treasure. He inadvertently learned that Yun Sect had treasures, which was why he came.
"Sect Leader Yun, this means something, I don’t have to say more, right?" Xiao Fei chuckled, somewhat schadenfreude.
Upon hearing this, Yun Zhongzheng’s face changed. He clearly understood Xiao Fei’s implication: there are others who covet the Yun Sect’s treasures; another wave of enemies is coming!
"But Sect Leader Yun, you should be reassured, that group is most likely just small fry. They’re coming to Yun Sect to die, especially since you have Lin Fan." Xiao Fei observed Yun Zhongzheng. "Sect Leader Yun, why do you have such an expression? Don’t tell me, Lin Fan has already left?"
Although Yun Zhongzheng didn’t speak, his heavy expression revealed that Lin Fan most likely had left.
"Hahaha..." Xiao Fei laughed loudly, "I truly feel sorry for your Yun Sect; it’s hard to escape the fate of annihilation!"
Yun Zhongzheng sneered, "Do you think Yun Sect is afraid? Yun Sect will protect the treasures at all costs; this has never changed, no matter who comes!"
Xiao Fei laughed, "That may be so, but you barely escaped me, which should have been a relief, but now tragedy strikes again."
Yun Zhongzheng snorted, "You mock Yun Sect, why not take a look at yourself, who is the cripple now?"
Xiao Fei said, "All my life, I’ve pursued Martial Arts. I’ve become this way, seeking only death; your words don’t affect a person resigned to despair. But your Yun Sect, so many pretty women are about to suffer. Do you think they will only rob treasures like me? Probably not. Your female disciple will soon..."
Slap!
Yun Zhongzheng was enraged and slapped Xiao Fei’s face, knocking him out on the spot.
Immediately, Yun Zhongzheng walked out.
Now he knew strong enemies were indeed approaching Yun Sect!
Though he didn’t know their strength, since they dared to come, they were likely formidable. Lin Fan had already left, Yun Sect couldn’t rely on him and could only face the threat alone.
Yun Zhongzheng, burdened with a heavy heart, was contemplating how to confront the enemy when he saw the Grandmother and Yun Qingyao approaching.
Yun Zhongzheng approached, saying, "Qingyao, I need you to set off immediately for Kun City to handle the Company affairs."
Yun Qingyao said, "Master, it’s getting late now; can I go tomorrow?"
Yun Zhongzheng said, "No, I originally sent Yun Zhan in the morning, but he couldn’t make it. Things must be chaotic at the Company in Kun City, and I don’t want further delays, so you must leave at once!"
Yun Qingyao could only say, "Alright, Master."
Yun Zhongzheng said, "Avoid the Cyan Ox Stronghold path; take the other secret route."
Yun Qingyao asked curiously, "Why? Master, what’s happened?"
Yun Zhongzheng said, "Don’t ask too many questions, just follow my instructions and set off now!"
He asked Yun Qingyao to take the secret path for fear she might encounter enemies mid-way like Yun Zhan, which would ruin everything.
Although Yun Qingyao was puzzled, seeing her master’s serious expression, she dared not question further, thinking he was anxious about the Kun City enterprise. She agreed, returned to her room for a quick pack, and set off for Kun City.
After Yun Qingyao left, Yun Zhongzheng shared Xiao Fei’s news with the Grandmother.
The Grandmother’s expression changed: "What is the Sect Leader planning to do?"
Yun Zhongzheng said, "We must protect the treasure at all costs!"
Yun Zhongzheng didn’t hide the news; he had to inform everyone in Yun Sect to prepare for the enemy.
Upon learning that strong foes were imminent, Yun Sect fell into a panic.
They didn’t expect the joy of victory to be so short-lived, facing another life-and-death test.
For a time, the entire Yun Sect mobilized, on high alert, as tension enveloped the place.
They didn’t know when the enemy would arrive or their strength, but Xiao Fei’s fear loomed over everyone. Yun Sect was ready to fight to the death to protect the treasure, but who isn’t afraid of death!
While Yun Sect was preparing for battle, Lin Fan also came under attack.
The skinny man finally drew his blade and slashed at Lin Fan.
Triangular Eyes, seeing the skinny man’s lethal intent, couldn’t help but remind, "Second, take it easy; don’t kill him. We need him to lead the way!"
The skinny man, in a rage, ignored him and slashed with astounding momentum, ready to cleave Lin Fan in two.
Triangular Eyes sweated, ready to intervene and save Lin Fan; of the three, only he retained sense. The skinny man and robust woman, provoked by Lin Fan, were eager to kill him, neglecting their true purpose.
However, Triangular Eyes’ worries were unfounded.
The skinny man’s strike completely missed Lin Fan.
Clang!
The blade struck the large rock Lin Fan sat on, sparks flying, as Lin Fan merely shifted slightly, avoiding the strike.
After missing, the skinny man swung horizontally, attempting to cut Lin Fan in half.
Lin Fan reclined backward, and the second strike missed as well.
The skinny man arrested his momentum, primed for a third strike, but Lin Fan didn’t give him the chance, kicking the skinny man squarely on the wrist.
"Ah!"
With a scream, the blade dropped from the skinny man’s hand.
Lin Fan sat back up, grabbed the skinny man’s hand, pulling him forward and punched him in the abdomen.
The skinny man’s eyes widened, his eyeballs nearly protruding in pain, coughing up blood.
Thud.
The skinny man kneeled.
Lin Fan grabbed his hair, slammed his forehead against the rock with a loud thud, leaving a shocking bloodstain.
His forehead bloodied, he staggered aimlessly, as if his throat was cut.
Lin Fan let go, and he collapsed like a dead dog.
Lin Fan remained leisurely seated on the rock, placing his foot on the skinny man’s head, then lifted his eyes and looked calmly at Triangular Eyes.
Triangular Eyes, who intended to save Lin Fan, froze, hand stiff on his knife handle at his waist.
Though lengthy in description, Lin Fan’s swift defeat of the skinny man was over in seconds, fluid and precise, both quick and ruthless!
A master!
After seeing the robust woman and skinny man subdued, Triangular Eyes realized Lin Fan was a master!
A cold sweat formed on his forehead, his disdain for Lin Fan disappeared, replaced by immediate caution.
"Who are you?" Triangular Eyes asked.
Lin Fan smiled, "That’s the question I should ask you. Now, you can tell me who you are and why you’re looking for Yun Sect?"
