Chapter 15: Escape to the Dense Forest

But Luo Lesheng's bearing was now completely different from when Yu Changsheng first met him.

No longer weak, fawning, or cringing, but cold, vicious, and full of killing intent! "Why are you attacking me? This is Yu Fang City—aren't you afraid of Wanxiang Sect's pursuit?" Yu Changsheng furrowed his brow and shouted sternly.

"Wanxiang Sect? Heh, once I finish this job I'll run off, dive into the dense forest, and who'll be able to find me then!"

"Besides, dead men tell no tales, and Wanxiang Sect might not make a big fuss over one Outer Disciple!"

Luo Lesheng, stepping out from the shadows of the lane, gave a cold laugh and then lunged at him, the Soul-Breaking Nail floating beside him shooting out with a "swish."

Yu Changsheng's complexion shifted slightly, but he remained very calm inside, because when he came to collect rent, he had already mentally prepared for danger.

He just hadn't expected that the one dealing with him wasn't Huang Li, but a Loose Cultivator.

"Bang!" The Soul-Breaking Nail was deflected, and the Wooden Shield firmly protected Yu Changsheng.

But this time the power was far higher than he imagined; he was shaken back several meters, fell from the roof, and fortunately quickly used Wind Travel Technique to land on the ground.

"Wrong, this is completely not the power Qi Refining Fourth Layer should have—he's hidden his Realm!"

Yu Changsheng narrowed his eyes and immediately realized it.

He hadn't expected the other's temperament to be a disguise, and his Realm to be a disguise too!

There are many methods to hide one's Realm—for example, magic artifacts, Magic Treasures, techniques, talismans, etc., can all do it, just with varying effects.

"It's Lian Qi Liu Chong Tian!"

The Soul-Breaking Nail struck the Wooden Shield again, and this time Yu Changsheng saw the other's true Realm.

Qi Refining Third Layer and Qi Refining Sixth Layer—the difference isn't just a little bit; just in the quality of mana, Yu Changsheng couldn't compare.

"We're still inside Yu Fang City; I have no need to fight him to the death. As long as I run back a distance, the noise of the fight will surely draw other Outer Disciples, and then someone will deal with him!"

Yu Changsheng didn't plan to exchange thoughts with the opponent; his figure flashed, and he darted toward the street.

Having collected rent all the way, his current Location was at the edge of Wu Guan Qu; as long as he ran inside for two or three minutes, he could reach an area where many people gathered!

But after Luo Lesheng saw his intent, he coldly laughed: "Wasted effort. Since I dared to make a move, naturally someone has prepared to stop you from escaping!"

As the words fell, Yu Changsheng's Divine Sense detected three auras,

"Not good!"

Yu Changsheng's pupils shrank; he hadn't expected the other to actually have accomplices.

A Sword Qi slashed from thirty meters away; fortunately his Divine Sense reached far enough, and after discovering it in advance he turned and dodged! "Pfft!"

The dirt on the ground was sliced open by this Sword Qi, but three people were seen standing at the mouth of a nearby lane, holding sword weapons.

Yu Changsheng shouted in shock and anger: "Huang Li! You actually dare to collude with outsiders to harm fellow disciples!"

Those three were precisely Huang Li, with whom he had conflicts, and two Followers.

Hearing his words, Huang Li not only wasn't afraid, but instead laughed loudly with excitement.

"Junior Martial Brother Yu, so you're afraid too!"

After laughing, Huang Li's gaze turned ruthless, and he sternly said: "If you want to blame someone, blame yourself for not knowing your place. A newly entered Outer Disciple not lowering his head is one thing, but daring to show off in front of me and curry favor with Steward Chang to target me!"

"The work at Spirit Chicken Garden, to be honest, losing it is losing it. I've been mixed around Outer Peak for so many years that my Resources are enough for me to break through to Qi Refining Fifth Layer, but the work can be lost, face cannot be lost!"

"Previously, Outer Peak Disciples all had to wag their tails and beg for food when they saw me, but now because of you, hehehe, they've all gotten bold and can straighten their waists!"

"So Junior Martial Brother Yu, you should just go die!" Huang Li showed a gnashing expression, then waved his Spirit Sword and slashed at Yu Changsheng; the Sharp Edge Technique added to the blade made the Sword Qi greatly increase.

Seeing this, Yu Changsheng's complexion sank, and he hurriedly waved his arm to move the Wooden Shield over to block.

"Bang!"

Huang Li's Qi Refining Fourth Layer Realm had too much moisture in his strength; he simply couldn't break through the Wooden Shield's defense.

But he still had two Qi Refining Third Layer Followers by his side, who also learned to attack him in a semblance of the manner, leaving Yu Changsheng no chance to catch his breath.

"Don't think about calling for help. The Cultivators nearby have long been moved by Wu Shang, and other Outer Disciples won't come this way, so no one can save you!"

"It's been over a month. Do you know how hard I've endured this month? Others fear me, respect me, and are in awe of me—why can't you kneel down!"

Huang Li roared in anger and swung his sword wildly.

But under Yu Changsheng's powerful Divine Sense, his Sword Qi only hit twice, and that was with the two beside him assisting.

"Swish!"

Yu Changsheng's sense of crisis suddenly arose; his Divine Sense captured the Soul-Breaking Nail breaking through the air, and he immediately stomped his foot to dodge the attack.

To him, Huang Li and the other two posed little threat; the only one truly threatening his life was that Loose Cultivator Luo Lesheng.

"Wu Shang is involved too?"

"Damn it, the path of survival in Yu Fang City is probably sealed off. If I encounter Wu Shang again, even with Chi She, surrounded by so many people I'd have to die."

"I need to escape outside, escape to the dense forest. Relying on the terrain there, there's still a chance to survive!"

Yu Changsheng's thoughts raced; while dodging the Soul-Breaking Nail, he rushed toward the outside. As long as he got past him, he could dive into the dense forest! "Hmph, want to escape? Not that easy!"

A mocking color appeared at the corner of Luo Lesheng's mouth. He made a Hand Seal with his right hand and flicked it; the Soul-Breaking Nail turned into a stream of light and shot toward him, bringing a sharp whistling sound.

"Add points!"

Yu Changsheng's mind moved, and Wind Travel Technique instantly broke through to Mastery, used naturally without needing a Hand Seal.

His feet were extremely light, and his whole person, like a light feather, darted across the long street; in a flash he reached several zhang away.

That Soul-Breaking Nail chased him out of Luo Lesheng's Divine Sense limit; its speed suddenly dropped sharply, lost its aim, and missed.

"Huh? How is this possible!"

Luo Lesheng was extremely astonished. The other's speed was at least twice as fast as before! Was it a Spell breaking through in the heat of battle? He could only attribute it to the other's good luck; otherwise, that strike just now could have stopped him.

"Why aren't you chasing yet!" Huang Li saw Luo Lesheng spacing out and shouted anxiously and angrily.

"Young Master, rest assured. I've already smeared Pursuit Butterfly Powder on him. As long as he's within thirty li, my Spell can find him."

Luo Lesheng looked at him, knowing this was the money patron's younger brother and not daring to offend him, and smiled: "If we make too big a commotion in Yu Fang City, we might be noticed by that Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Escaping to the dense forest is exactly what we want, isn't it?"

Hearing this, Huang Li's anxious expression faded quite a bit, but he still reminded him uneasily: "Don't let that brat escape, otherwise if he reports to the Sect's Criminal Law Hall, I'll be in trouble!"

"Heh, going to chase now. I can't bear to lose those thousand or so Low-grade Spirit Stones."

Luo Lesheng smiled and agreed, then used his Body Technique to chase after him.

Huang Li also waved his hand, ordering the two Followers behind him to go around with him; although the three of them were not as fast as Luo Lesheng, they were not much slower.

Chapter End