Chapter 1712: Do Not Let a Single Person Escape!

Over the following period, Xiao Yufan traveled throughout Fengyang Country, learning about the local culture and customs.

At the same time, he visited many Wuguanhe Sects and Men Sects, sparring and exchanging skills with various masters.

Through these exchanges, he not only learned many new martial arts techniques but also made many like-minded friends.

One day, Xiao Yufan arrived at a remote mountain village. The scenery here was beautiful, and the people lived in ease, but recently bandits had appeared, disturbing the locals.

Xiao Yufan decided to solve this matter on the spot. He searched around the village and discovered that these bandits were hiding in a cave.

He returned to the inn without making a sound, found an opportunity, and kidnapped the bandit leader's daughter.

At night, he quietly brought the Holy Spirit Phoenix to the outside of the cave. The Holy Spirit Phoenix waited outside while he, carrying the bandit leader's daughter, entered the cave.

A bonfire burned inside the cave, where a group of bandits were drinking and chatting. When they saw Xiao Yufan entering with a girl, they immediately stood up on guard.

Xiao Yufan unblocked the girl's acupoints, letting her hide in the back. He himself walked toward the bandits, preparing to resolve this trouble.

Seeing that Xiao Yufan was alone and a young man, the bandits immediately lowered their guard. They picked up their weapons, preparing to surround and attack Xiao Yufan.

Xiao Yufan did not use the "Dark Moon Sword Art," but instead fought the bandits directly with his physical strength. His movements were agile and flexible; every strike allowed him to dodge the bandits' attacks. His body moved like a swimming dragon, weaving between the bandits, and every strike forced the bandits to step back.

The bandits soon discovered that their attacks could not get close to Xiao Yufan. Not only that, but Xiao Yufan also used the gaps to continuously strike them.

As time passed, the bandits' offensive grew weaker. Meanwhile, Xiao Yufan seemed to have no exhaustion at all, becoming even more spirited.

Finally, he grabbed one of the bandits, using him as a shield, and rapidly approached the bandit leader.

The bandit leader's eyes widened as he watched Xiao Yufan's ghostly movement. Before he could react, he was defeated by a single move from Xiao Yufan.

Seeing this, the other bandits surrendered one after another.

Xiao Yufan tied them all up, then left the cave with the bandit leader's daughter.

The next day, he returned the girl to her home. The girl's family was extremely grateful, thanking Xiao Yufan again and again.

Xiao Yufan did not stay; he continued his travels through Wu Lin.

Time passed quickly; in the blink of an eye, several months had gone by.

During this period, Xiao Yufan went to many places and made many like-minded friends. At the same time, he also gathered much intelligence and news from Wu Lin.

He knew the remnants of the Heilang Gang had been thoroughly eradicated, and he had become a famous figure in Wu Lin. Many people wanted to invite him to join their Men Sects or Wuguanhe Sects, but Xiao Yufan had not yet decided where to go.

Until one day, he met a young man in an ancient town.

The young man appeared very mysterious; he left a letter for Xiao Yufan and said he was about to leave here, heading to a mysterious place.

Xiao Yufan opened the envelope and found the letter read: "If you want to advance further and become a true master of Wu Lin, come find me."

The letter also included a map marking the young man's location.

A thought stirred in Xiao Yufan's heart; he felt this was an opportunity. So he decided to go find this young man.

Following the map in the letter, he arrived in a valley. The scenery here was picturesque, but a faint killing intent permeated the surroundings.

He looked around and discovered that this place was indeed not simple. Not only were there traps and mechanisms, but many masters of Wu Lin were also secretly protecting this area.

At this moment, a voice sounded behind him: "Since you have come, then stay."

Xiao Yufan turned his head and found that the speaker was precisely that young man. He wore black clothes, with a hint of a cold smile on his face. Then, he slowly walked up to a high platform. Xiao Yufan looked at the young man and felt a powerful pressure. He knew this young man was absolutely no ordinary person; he must have an extraordinary background and strength.

The young man looked at Xiao Yufan and said calmly: "My name is Ye Wuhen, a chivalrous hero in Wu Lin. I have always been searching for like-minded partners to build a great cause together."

Xiao Yufan did not speak; he was still cautiously sizing up Ye Wuhen. He felt a powerful aura emanating from Ye Wuhen, as if possessing infinite power.

Ye Wuhen saw Xiao Yufan's confusion; he smiled and then said: "I know what you are thinking. You do not believe me; this is very normal. However, I can guarantee you that I absolutely have no malicious intent."

Xiao Yufan pondered for a moment, then said: "Why choose me? I have no background or strength."

Ye Wuhen shook his head; he thought Xiao Yufan was a rare talent. He said: "I chose you because you possess extraordinary strength and potential. I believe that as long as you join us, you will definitely achieve better development."

Xiao Yufan was not someone who easily trusted others, but he felt that Ye Wuhen truly wanted to befriend him. He said: "I need to consider it."

Ye Wuhen did not force the issue; he felt that as long as he gave Xiao Yufan enough time to think, he would definitely make the right decision. He said: "I am not in a hurry; you can take your time to consider. If you have any questions, you can come find me at any time."

After speaking, Ye Wuhen turned and left, leaving Xiao Yufan alone in the valley.

Xiao Yufan stayed in the valley for two days, thinking about what Ye Wuhen had said; his heart could not help but waver. He felt Ye Wuhen was a person he could trust, and he also felt this opportunity was extremely precious to him.

Finally, he made a decision. He decided to join Ye Wuhen's team and build a great cause together.

When he told this decision to Ye Wuhen, Ye Wuhen was very happy. He patted Xiao Yufan's shoulder and then said: "I knew long ago you would make such a decision. You are a smart person and will definitely make the decision most beneficial to yourself."

Next, Ye Wuhen introduced his team to Xiao Yufan. Their team was called "Shadow," a righteous force dedicated to striking down dark powers. The team consisted of like-minded chivalrous heroes from Wu Lin, possessing extraordinary strength and backgrounds.

Xiao Yufan quickly integrated into the team; he and the team members underwent strict training and trials together. He discovered that the members here were all very excellent, each possessing extraordinary strength and experience.

In the Shadow team, Xiao Yufan learned many things. He not only gained a deeper understanding of martial arts but also learned how to lead a team and handle complex interpersonal relationships.

He and Ye Wuhen became best friends; the two executed missions together, discussed martial arts together, and shared each other's stories.

Time passed quickly; in the blink of an eye, two years had gone by.

Xiao Yufan became a core member of the Shadow team; his strength and experience had both improved greatly. At the same time, he also made many friends and enemies in Wu Lin.

He knew his strength was not yet powerful enough, but he was confident that in the days to come he would continuously improve himself and make greater contributions to the righteous cause.

One day, the Shadow team received a new mission: to strike down a wicked cult organization called "Blood Fiend." This organization had committed countless evils in Wu Lin and must be thoroughly eradicated.

Xiao Yufan and Ye Wuhen, as Vanguard Commanders, arrived first at the Blood Fiend organization's headquarters. They discovered the defense here was extremely tight, and there were also some powerful cult members guarding this place.

Xiao Yufan told Ye Wuhen and the others to hide in the shadows first, waiting for his command.

Xiao Yufan quietly approached the outer perimeter of the main hall and discovered it was filled with red poisonous fog. If he rashly broke in, he would definitely die inside it.

Although this poisonous fog posed no threat to him, it could still restrict his speed. This place was indeed extraordinary.

Suddenly, a sound of footsteps came from a distance.

Xiao Yufan immediately tensed his nerves; he knew the enemy must have arrived.

Xiao Yufan held his breath and then moved carefully. He had just hidden behind a tree when suddenly a crossbow arrow pierced the air, hammering fiercely into the tree trunk.

Fortunately, Xiao Yufan dodged in time; otherwise, he would have been hit. He looked in the direction the crossbow arrow came from and saw a man in black clothes with his face covered.

The man in black pointed the crossbow in his hand at him and shouted sternly: "Do not move! Otherwise, I will release an arrow immediately."

Xiao Yufan raised his hands, indicating surrender.

The man in black saw Xiao Yufan obediently follow orders, and a sinister smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He put away the crossbow, then took a pill from his sleeve and threw it to Xiao Yufan, saying, "Swallow it!"

Xiao Yufan took the pill and swallowed it without hesitation.

What kind of poison is this?

Xiao Yufan's heart was Facing Pengpeng. After the pill entered his body, it vanished quickly. He didn't know what effect this pill actually had.

After about half an incense stick's time, Xiao Yufan suddenly felt his whole body weak and sore, lacking even the strength to lift his hand.

The man in black laughed heartily, then said, "Kid, I didn't expect you to dare follow me. Today, you cannot escape even with wings."

It turned out this fellow had long sensed someone spying on them, so he pretended to leave.

"Hehe! You are Shadow, right? I advise you to surrender, to avoid suffering flesh and skin pain." Xiao Yufan said coldly.

"Hmph!" The man in black snorted angrily and said, "I don't care who sent you. Now that you are in my hands, I will make your life worse than death. You had better pray that this pill in my hand does not fail." After speaking, the man in black pulled a dagger from his waist and walked over.

Xiao Yufan closed his eyes, preparing to welcome the coming torture.

With a "Shua" sound, the man in black's wrist was slashed. Blood splattered, staining the ground.

The man in black clutched his wrist and screamed in agony; his voice was filled with anger and resentment.

At this moment, several burly men rushed in. Seeing such a situation, they hurried over to help the man in black up; one of the men said, "Third brother..."

After speaking, those men carried the man in black away quickly.

Xiao Yufan opened his eyes and found a pool of blood left on the ground, along with the crossbow abandoned by the man in black.

Among those men just now, one man glanced toward the place where Xiao Yufan was hiding before leaving; his gaze flickered with cunning and ruthlessness.