Chapter 154: Those Who Assist a Tyrant Deserve Death

Su Mo drew the bow and nocked the arrow, the totem on her wrist seemingly giving her strength invisibly.

Jiang Wu's arrow had already been shot first, that arrow wrapped with her internal force, coming toward Su Mo with the force of breaking bamboo.

Xiao Jiu urged: "Host, hurry! Block her arrow!"

Su Mo's eyes narrowed, her slender fingers placed on the bowstring; in a flash, she precisely predicted the arrow's trajectory. With a "whoosh", the arrow shot out like a meteor.

With a "bang", the two arrows collided in midair, emitting a crisp "clang". A few sparks burst in the air, then both fell to the ground.

Su Mo hesitated not at all, quickly nocking another arrow and aiming at that red silhouette.

The mountain wind lifted the blue silk at her shoulders, a cold gleam flowed in her eyes, the corner of her mouth slightly curled. Her whole being was like a female Asura, her body exuding a chilling killing intent.

To hold such a fine weapon and not take anything away would be a real shame!

Inside the sedan, Jiang Wu couldn't help but frown slightly.

Su Mo actually blocked her arrow? How is that possible?!

Just as she was doubtful, Su Mo's arrow came again, wrapped in a fierce killing intent.

The speed of the approaching arrow seemed even faster than Jiang Wu had imagined.

In that instant of panic surging in her heart, she was knocked to the ground by a force.

With a "ting", the arrow pierced the carriage, lodging firmly, yet the arrow shaft remained intact!

A Ci helped the person up, astonished and somewhat fearful: "When did Su Mo acquire such profound skill?"

He used internal force to pull out the arrow; the arrowhead and shaft were actually as good as new.

"Xuan Qing's weapon is indeed formidable." A Ci frowned: "But an Level 8 Beastman's weapon—how could an ordinary person wield it? This Su Mo is truly unfathomable!"

Jiang Wu's expression finally rippled with a hint of disturbance.

Before she could react, another arrow came rushing in.

A Ci pulled her swiftly to the other side.

Their people pressed Jin Tong step by step; now Jin Tong also pursued them relentlessly, while Su Mo's people on the other side gave them no respite, attacking from both flanks.

Su Mo couldn't find Jiang Wu, but she could go after her beast husbands.

Those who aid Zhou in his cruelty likewise deserve death!

Her beast husbands, on one hand dodging Su Mo's hidden arrows, on the other hand dealing with Jin Tong's strong subordinates, ultimately were still somewhat overwhelmed.

Su Mo aimed at the leading beastman, drew the bow with a "whoosh", the arrow sliced through the air, and taking advantage of his unpreparedness, shot through his chest.

The person struck fell down unexpectedly! Su Mo then fired two more arrows, hitting the person beside him.

Just as she was about to continue, a sudden dull pain struck her chest.

Xiao Jiu spoke up in time: "Host, the totem's strength boost is time-limited; you're expending stamina too quickly, not suitable for prolonged battle—withdraw now!"

Su Mo frowned: "There's a time limit?!"

Xiao Jiu explained: "The Soul Totem is meant for emergency use; today we're just testing its power—however, its duration will also increase with your later system upgrades."

"Forget it, your System Administration Bureau has been shady for more than a day or two~"

Su Mo returned the bow and arrow to Xuan Qing, saying to him: "Let's head back first."

If she stayed here, Yue Ying would only be hindered; it's better to leave first.

It seems lately it's not advisable to clash head-on with the female lead; we need to rest a while.

No, we need to wait for her totem to upgrade a bit more.

Xuan Qing took the bow and arrow, grabbed Su Mo's wrist, and then left the scene like a gust of wind.

Not far away, Jin Tong stood on the mountain's highest peak, observing every move down below.

His black robes fluttered in the wind, his whole body exuding a fierce killing intent, as if the surrounding air were frozen, making one feel a chill without cold.

Beside him, Lin Shan said with difficulty: "Gate Master, Su Mo shot and killed one of Jiang Wu's beast husbands. This woman is indeed extremely vicious; we should have killed her earlier. Now she wields an Level 8 Beastman's weapon and can actually handle it with ease—later she'll be even harder to deal with!"

Although some distance away, Lin Shan could be certain that person was dead—the arrow pierced through the torso, and the shaft must surely be stained with the poison Su Mo concocted.

Even immortals cannot cure it!

Jin Tong's eyes darkened slightly, he uttered not a word.

The suffocating feeling in his chest had not yet eased.

Su Mo forcibly manipulated Xuan Qing's weapon, consuming enormous stamina; this is the aftereffect.

However, her abilities seem to have upgraded again!

Jin Tong began to doubt his earlier judgment: if Su Mo were a reincarnated person like him, why did she first seek out Jiang Wu? Even at the start, this Su Mo had no intention of joining their battle; she really doesn't look like a mere reincarnated person.

If she isn't a reincarnated person, then what is she?!

At this moment, Yue Ying was leading people and entangled with Jiang Wu's people; because her side had lost a beast husband and wounded two, morale had dropped. The military advisor in the tent wanted to persuade her to retreat.

After all, attacking Jin Tong to take this mountain now is utterly meaningless; moreover, if they suffer great vital injury, Su Mo's side would likely pursue the victory, which would be more harmful than beneficial for them.

But before she could speak, Jiang Wu ordered another two squads to be summoned over.

The military advisor gave A Ci a look, signaling him to persuade gently.

A Ci frowned at Jiang Wu: "Wife Master, let's retreat first; we need to study Su Mo's tactics well, then we can deal with her better later."

Jiang Wu's cold gaze swept over him: "If I retreat at the sight of her, and I retreat again this time, wouldn't that let her look down on me? What exactly is she, that she dares to contend with me?"

A Ci frowned: "She's just lucky; I think this time is mostly her and Jin Tong colluding to lure us here! We can't be fooled again—if we keep fighting, our own people will suffer losses."

Jiang Wu flared in anger: "After so many fights, you still show no improvement! Losing again and again, what use are you to me?"

A Ci furrowed his brows: "Better yet, let the whole troop head for the Dragon Clan now and seize it. The Dragon Clan is currently plagued by pestilence; Su Mo's side can't free up at the moment, and the Tiger Clan is also busy with epidemic prevention—this is an excellent opportunity for us!"

Jiang Wu slightly narrowed her eyes: "Then withdraw the troops, recuperate, and march on the Dragon Clan!"

The military advisor waved his hand, summoned an attendant, and arranged the troop withdrawal.

We can't withdraw too conspicuously, otherwise once Su Mo's side reacts, the Dragon Clan side might also encounter unexpected complications.

If this time we fail to take the Dragon Clan again, the City Lord probably won't give them any good fruit to eat.

Jiang Wu flicked her sleeves and sat into the sedan.

A Ci stood behind her, rubbing her shoulders and pounding her back: "Wife Master, calm your anger; the Dragon Clan side will surely have no trouble, we will definitely gain something."

Jiang Wu frowned and said: "Is everything fine on the Tian Du side?"

"Of course, that side has long been taken by us; now we only need to capture these three tribes one by one, and then the Beast World will be entirely ours to command. You have been a gifted Heaven's Chosen Daughter since childhood; no one can stop your steps! Take a step back, and the sea and sky widen—after all, we have enough troops. We're just biding our time."

Jiang Wu loved hearing that.

Just thinking of Su Mo, she couldn't help but feel a surge of killing intent.

In her past life she had tried every means to seduce those few, but they remained unmoved, choosing death over submission. Now, however, they all follow Su Mo, taking her as their leader. Jiang Wu gritted her teeth in hatred—what's so good about a woman she almost poisoned into stupidity?

If they had followed her, they might have already achieved great things! They're just a bunch of useless good-for-nothings; her not choosing to continue entangling with them this time is the wisest choice.

Jiang Wu said to A Ci: "Find a way to dig out Su Mo's foster parents, those internal traitors—back then I had them kill Su Mo directly, yet they dare to obey outwardly while defying inwardly!"