Chapter 197: Elite Soldiers (3)

The few people on the high platform looked around vigilantly. It wasn't easy to hide people in such an open place, and to be able to release hidden weapons silently in front of them, the martial arts of the newcomers must be profound.

The treetops in the distance swayed slightly, and a group of dark shadows leaped down from the treetops, moving fast, their steps light. Looking over, there were about twenty people, their faces covered with masks, their whole bodies seemingly hidden in the darkness. They made no sound when they moved, their figures flashing like ghosts, and in just a moment, they had rushed to the center of the drill ground. Gu Yun marveled at their martial arts style; it felt very much like ninjas.

Su Ling protected Gu Yun behind him, the Red Blood long sword in his hand glowing with a faint red light. Gu Yun could feel all the muscles in his body tensing. Just looking at the skills of these men in black, she knew this battle tonight would be tricky.

The men in black stood still in the drill ground. Under the cover of the black scarves, only pairs of cold eyes could be seen. They stared straight at Gu Yun, not hiding the purpose of this action at all.

The fierce night wind just now suddenly stopped. The windless night made the atmosphere appear even more tense. On and off the high platform, the two sides confronted each other, neither acting rashly. Han Shu's low roar broke this strange balance: "Who are you people? Daring to run wild in the General's Mansion!"

One of the men in black suddenly stepped forward and made a gesture at Gu Yun. The others had actions instantly. The twenty-plus people divided into three, surrounding the high platform from the front, left, and right. The soldiers holding torches drew their weapons, about to line up and move forward, when a silver light streaked by, and the few soldiers who had moved first fell instantly, crescent-like sharp blades piercing their necks and nailing them to the ground!

Su Ling's eagle eyes darkened. These people were all well-trained dark agents; ordinary soldiers would only be sending themselves to death. If there was no fire lighting, it would be even harder to deal with them in the dark environment. Su Ling shouted loudly: "Retreat!"

The soldiers who were preparing for the second wave of attacks heard the order and stopped their steps immediately, jogging back ten zhang. The last few soldiers lowered their bodies and quietly retreated, running quickly toward the camp five miles away.

The men in black probably also knew that a stalemate wasn't a solution. The leader of the men in black was about to raise his right hand again. Su Ling didn't wait for his order, gripped Red Blood tightly, leaped off the high platform, and at the same time said to Su Yu and Su Ren behind him: "Ren, Yu, protect her."

"Good."

Han Shu saw Su Ling move and followed closely behind him into the battle. Because of their active attack, the men in black failed to surround them successfully.

Both of their martial arts belonged to the superior class, especially Su Ling. Wherever Red Blood went, the men in black couldn't parry at all. Seeing the situation about to reverse, the leader of the men in black changed a gesture again. A dozen men in black turned to attack Su Ling and Han Shu, while the other dozen leaped up and rushed onto the high platform!

Su Ren and Su Yu were about to protect Gu Yun from left and right when they suddenly felt pain in their shoulders. The next moment, they were unable to move, and the person standing behind them was none other than Su Yan!

Su Yan placed his large hands on their shoulders and said in a low voice: "You two behave and stay put!"

Uncle Yan was actually pressing their acupoints at such a time? Su Yu roared low: "Uncle Yan! Hurry up and let me go!" These men in black were coming aggressively, and Qing Mo's wounds had only just healed a little, how could she be allowed to risk herself alone!

Compared to Su Yu's anxiety, Su Ren was obviously much calmer. Although the men in black were fierce, Qing Mo and the old man were not easy to deal with!

Gu Yun turned her head slightly and met Su Yan's provocative eyes. Looking at the other two sitting steadily on the chairs, they moved their gazes away left and right, not meeting her eyes at all. Gu Yun snorted coldly. Wanting to force her to do it herself, huh? Fine, she hadn't moved for a long time, and she figured Ice Lotus must be feeling bored too! Su Ling, this couldn't be blamed on her; she was just "forced by circumstances"!

Under the high platform, the men in black fought with their lives. Su Ling and Han Shu were trapped and unable to split their attention for a time. The three old men stood there watching from the sidelines, not intending to help at all. Su Yu tried to use his Qi to break the acupoints several times, but unfortunately, it was useless. Seeing her surrounded by the men in black who swarmed up, Su Yu could only shout anxiously: "Qing Mo, be careful!"

The sharp black eyes swept over the cold sword edge coming straight at her. Gu Yun didn't move her body, her cold eyes narrowed slightly, she spread her palm, and called out low: "Ice Lotus!"

The clear, low-chanting call wasn't high. Almost at the same time, a dazzling white light rushed out of the closed Xi wood box. The silver-white sword body emitted a dragon-like hum the moment it left its sheath, making those who heard it feel dazed. Before everyone could snap back to their senses, the ice-cold blade had already landed straight into that spread-out palm.

"She she she—" Su Yan was so surprised he forgot what he wanted to say. Ice Lotus and Red Blood had guarded the Su family for a thousand years. According to clan history, both swords could move according to the master's heart, but unfortunately, they had seen two Su family mistresses who couldn't do it; Ice Lotus could at most guard them. Unexpectedly, this weak little girl had such ability.

And the moment Ice Lotus left its sheath, the surrounding air seemed to freeze instantly, and the domineering ice-cold air pressed straight to the heart and lungs. The three were excited. No wonder the clan emblem had been frequently abnormal lately; this was the first time they had seen Ice Lotus display its own energy so aggressively.

The men in black also felt this strange cold air. Holding her weapon, she stood sideways, her sharp momentum pressing in. Although she stood still, she was ready to attack or defend. For a time, the men in black didn't know how to start.

If it were normal times, Gu Yun liked to attack as defense, but today her old wounds hadn't healed, so she didn't dare to act rashly. Holding Ice Lotus, Gu Yun didn't dare to relax in the slightest. Every move of the men in black couldn't escape her sharp eyes. The stalemate continued, but the men in black under the high platform were already unable to hold on. If they didn't seize this time, once Su Ling killed his way up, they would have no more chance!

The men in black exchanged a glance and decided to attack in a group. Killing intent rose suddenly on the high platform.

She moved before the enemy did. Gu Yun sensed the opponent's intention, her body moved violently to the right, and the long sword pressed straight at the two men in black on the far right. The cold silver sharp blade suddenly attacked. When the two reacted and dodged to the sides, their chests had already been cut by the sharp sword Qi. After a burst of ice-cold, blood flowed like a river.

The other men in black were all shocked. What fast moves, what sharp weapons! Gu Yun suddenly revealed this hand, making the men in black tremble, and also making them more cautious.

The men in black on the high platform swarmed up again, surrounding Gu Yun in the middle. Gu Yun tried her best to deal with them. From the moment she made the first move, her chest began to ache. The result of using force was that the wounds tore open again. She could feel the warm blood seeping out bit by bit, and every contraction of her heart made her ache with cold sweat. Even so, Gu Yun didn't dare to have a hint of pain on her face. These people should all be trained killers. Once they saw she had wounds on her chest, they would definitely attack her chest cavity, and she would definitely lose!

Su Yan slapped his thigh and laughed readily: "Well fought!" Ice Lotus's eye for people was good! Su Yan was overjoyed, but Gu Yun wanted to curse. Did he think they were watching a monkey show! The tearing pain in her chest plus the raging anger in her heart made Gu Yun's attacks more and more ruthless.

"This girl is not bad, not bad!" Su Quan's eyes squinted with laughter. Her sword moves were very special, without flowery movements or elegant moves. Every sword thrust was fast, accurate, and ruthless, and her cooperation with Ice Lotus was also very tacit. Good!

Su Quan and Su Yan's eyes and minds were all on Gu Yun, not noticing at all that Su Ling under the high platform, after seeing Gu Yun make a move, changed his expression drastically. Almost all the men in black who blocked him were killed by his blade! He was simply killing until his eyes were red! Su Qing asked in a low voice: "What's wrong with Ling?"

Su Ren looked at Gu Yun, who was surrounded by the crowd and resisting with increasing difficulty, and replied coolly: "She just took a knife to her heart, and now the wound must have torn open. You guys watch and handle it yourselves."

What? Slapping Su Ren's head hard, Su Yan cursed: "Stinking brat, why didn't you say so earlier!" He only thought her body was bad, but it turned out she was injured.

If he said it earlier, would you still test her? Su Ren didn't commit. Su Yan nimbly unlocked the acupoints of Su Ren and Su Yu, and his tall figure immediately joined the battle. Su Yu and Su Ren also made a move at the same time. Soon, the winner was decided.

So painful! Gu Yun pressed her chest, feeling that the area under her hand was already soaked. Her vision went black in waves. If it weren't for Ice Lotus supporting her, she would have already fallen to the ground. Gu Yun closed her eyes, hoping this wave of heart-biting pain would pass quickly.

The night wind, which hadn't been cold, felt cold on her body at this time, making her limbs cold. Gu Yun's body trembled involuntarily. The next moment, she fell into a warm embrace.

"Mo'er! How are you?" The urgent breathing sprayed on her face, and in her ear was the familiar low roar—it was him, Su Ling. Gu Yun didn't answer him, only her beautiful features were almost wrinkled together, and the bloodstains on her chest also made Su Ling shocked. He said urgently: "I'll send you back!" Wrapping his hand around her waist, Su Ling prepared to pick her up, but Gu Yun suddenly grabbed his sleeve tightly and said in a low, laborious voice: "Wait." This pain was really nothing compared to the heart-piercing pain last time; she could still hold on. Those soldiers should be coming back soon, right? The test tonight couldn't stop!

Wait for what? Su Ling thought she was in too much pain to move, so he didn't dare to pull her. Su Quan patted Su Ling on the shoulder and said: "Ling, you let her go first, let the Clan Leader take her pulse."

Su Ling stared at them vigilantly. Who was it that stood by and watched, causing her wounds to worsen? The little girl's face was as pale as paper, her breathing chaotic. Su Yan also began to worry and said to Su Ling, who was covered in thorns: "Alright, alright, we treat her like a treasure now, hurry up and move aside."

Su Qing walked to Gu Yun's side. Su Ling thought for a while, then gently lifted her wrist and sent it to Su Qing.

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