Chapter 517: Qilin Guard!

Xu Tong felt a bit surprised.

She, as the head of security for the Xu Family, is a Master Peak strongman.

Most crucially, when she was at Kyoto Hongwu Hall, she had been seconded to the military and fought on the Northern Border Battlefield.

Therefore her perception of killing intent far exceeds that of ordinary Master Realm experts.

Northern Border Battlefield, that is a true earthly furnace!

Every day there are corpses, and every second there is killing intent.

Anyone who can survive such a place has their instinct for danger already etched into their bones.

Even for a strong one like her, it took a while to confirm before she could lock onto that vague killing intent.

But Jiang Feng, a doctor at the Medical Hall, seemed to have locked onto the killing intent even earlier than she did?

Could it be that Jiang Feng's strength is still above hers?

Xu Tong's expression flickered, her eyes full of doubt and confusion.

Yet she still couldn't believe it in her heart.

After all, throughout Jiangnan, the younger generation who could surpass her are few enough to count on one hand, and she knows almost every one of them.

Jiang Feng is definitely not among them!

This guy must have gotten lucky, like a blind cat stumbling upon a dead mouse!

No, perhaps he simply hadn't fallen asleep and just happened to hear the noise!

Xu Tong found herself a reasonable explanation in her mind, then she tucked away her shocked expression and walked up to Jiang Feng.

Her expression became very serious, and her tone grew earnest.

"There may be a big battle later; you first take Xiao Yan and Su Lao and leave. I'll handle this place."

"I'll block them; you go out the back door."

Jiang Feng was startled and asked instinctively.

"Are you sure?"

His gaze swept over Xu Tong's face, his expression somewhat complicated.

This girl, does she still not know what's happening outside?

Outside there are at least ten Heavenly Human Realm beings, and also a deeply hidden Half-step Martial Ancestor.

She, a mere Master Peak, dares to stand up to these people?

Xu Tong saw Jiang Feng's expression and thought Jiang Feng looked down on her.

Her anger flared instantly, and she immediately held the Short Knife horizontally before her.

The aura of a Master Peak burst from her body in an instant, effectively causing Xu Tong's combat power to surge to its limit in a flash.

She gritted her teeth and spoke with some anger.

"Hurry and leave! The aura of these people isn't weak; I doubt I can handle them."

"But once you leave, I won't have any worries behind me! If I'm alone, I can't win a fight, but I can run."

Those words left Jiang Feng both laughing and crying, unable to decide.

Is she treating him as a burden?

Thinking she needs his protection?

Jiang Feng opened his mouth to speak, but his complexion suddenly changed.

His perception caught that those people moved.

They didn't approach slowly; they charged straight at him.

The speed was astonishingly fast.

At that moment, the gate of Su Family Villa burst open with a boom.

Night wind poured in from the doorway, carrying a chilling murderous aura.

Four or five ghostly figures suddenly appeared at the entrance.

They were all masked, wearing black Night Cloaks.

Each one's stature was as upright as a pine, standing there like several swords drawn from their scabbards.

Their aura was restrained; if you didn't see them with your own eyes, you might not even sense their presence.

But the Qilin pattern embroidered with metal thread on their chests glittered under the moonlight, especially conspicuous.

Seeing this attire, Xu Tong, whose aura had been at its peak, suddenly changed color.

Her pupils suddenly contracted, her mouth opened and she gasped without sound.

"Is this... Imperial Capital Southern Army Qilin Guard?"

Xu Tong's voice trembled, and she almost couldn't grip the Short Knife.

"They are people of the military!"

Jiang Feng's complexion darkened upon hearing this.

His gaze sharpened as he looked at Xu Tong, asking solemnly.

"Do you know these people?"

Xu Tong's expression kept shifting, her eyes full of shock.

She had spent some time with the Imperial Capital Northern Army, so she naturally knew the Southern Army folks.

The Northern Army and Southern Army are the Imperial Capital's two major military forces, each guarding a region, and both are aware of each other's existence.

But the Southern Army is the top combat force of Kyoto, wielded by that mysterious family!

Especially the Southern Army Qilin Guard, the elite among elites, at least all are Master Realm strong ones.

Only the Emperor or the Southern Army Governor can mobilize them!

Why does a force like this appear Here?

Xu Tong's Brain raced, and the more he thought, the more fear grew.

Could it be that they are all coming for Xiao Yan?

Xiao Yan, what exactly have you offended them for!

Sweat beads seeped onto Xu Tong's forehead, and the hand gripping the Short Knife trembled slightly.

It's not that she has Cowardice, but the Qilin Guard's reputation is too great.

Those are truly the elite troops, each having endured Hundred battles, crawling out of piles of corpses.

Martial artists of the same rank facing them are no match at all.

Because they are army‑born, they emphasize coordination, discipline, and the Belief of a killing blow.

Fighting alone may not be strong, but when three or five join forces, the power doubles.

At this moment, among the five people at the doorway, one especially robust man stepped forward.

His build was half a head taller than the others, Shoulders broad, standing there like a wall.

His aura burst instantly, like a ferocious tiger released from a cage, compressing the surrounding air into solid.

Xu Tong's expression changed slightly.

Because she could feel that person's aura had suddenly reached the Heavenly Human Realm!

Even when looking across the Qilin Guard, that still belongs to the officer‑rank mid‑level Core!

An officer of the Heavenly Human Realm is not an ordinary Heavenly Human Realm.

Cultivators in the army and Free Cultivators on the jianghu are completely different matters.

Free Cultivators on the jianghu rely on personal bravery, while army cultivators rely on the killing aura.

With the same cultivation level, those from the army can take on three opponents at once.

The robust man glanced over the hall, his gaze landing on Jiang Feng and Xu Tong, then he spoke.

His voice was deep, as if squeezed out of his chest, carrying an undeniable murderous intent.

"Hand over Jiang Yan, otherwise, not a single one will be left!"

As soon as the words fell, the four people behind him stepped forward simultaneously, their auras bursting at once.

Five powerful auras intertwined, forming an invisible pressure!

Xu Tong's complexion turned a few shades paler.

Five Heavenly Human Realms!

The Qilin Guard, in order to capture Xiao Yan, actually deployed such a terrifying scale!

With such a lineup, she is absolutely no match!

She clenched her teeth, reached out and grabbed Jiang Feng's arm, trying to pull him toward the back door.

"Run quickly! I'll cover you!"

She whispered, her voice full of urgency.

But Jiang Feng didn't move.

He stood there, like a deeply rooted great tree, no matter how Xu Tong pulled, he wouldn't budge.

Xu Tong became frantic.

"What are you doing? Run quickly! Are you risking your life?"

Jiang Feng turned his head, gave her a glance, the corner of his mouth lifting slightly.

Then, he stepped forward.

Not backward, but forward.

He walked toward those five people at the doorway.

His steps were steady and slow, leisurely as a post‑meal stroll.

Xu Tong was stunned.

She stared at Jiang Feng's silhouette, mouth agape, for a moment not knowing what to say.

What does he intend to do?

Going to die?

Xu Tong's Brain was filled with Chaos, Instinctively wanting to chase after him and pull him back.

But her foot felt as if nailed to the ground, unable to move.

It's not that she doesn't want to move, but she sensed that on Jiang Feng's body, a terrifying aura suddenly erupted.

That aura was many times stronger than hers, beyond count.

Xu Tong's Pupils contracted sharply, and she was completely stunned.