Chapter 236

Starting from when the father and daughter took the High‑Speed Rail to Tibet Province, this boy has been following them all along.

Initially Lei Hao still had some doubts, but this period of interaction dispelled his suspicions.

If this boy were from the World Martial Hall, he and Xiao Yu could never have smoothly returned to Lei Family Village all the way.

「Young man, how did you get here? 」

After hearing Lei Hao's words, the village chief also breathed a sigh of relief, smiling as he asked.

「Village chief, he said he was originally following a tour group, but got separated along the way and doesn't know how he ended up here. 」

The boy who blocked Lu Jing eagerly answered.

Lu Jing didn't speak, just smiled and nodded.

「You didn't keep up with the main group; come rest in the village for a while, and later I'll have someone send you out. 」

The village chief waved his hand, signaling everyone to disperse, 「Young man, come with me. 」

Lu Jing followed Lei Hao and the old man deeper into the village.

His mental power remained in an outward state, and along the way he discovered many interesting things.

This Lei Family Village is not simple; it actually has so many Lightning‑affinity Talent Endowed!

Although their realms are not high, their advantage lies in their large numbers.

In a daze, Lu Jing had the illusion of having arrived at the Yunyin Village of the Lightning Kingdom.

「Big brother, how did you come here! 」

At the turn ahead, a small head poked out.

Xiao Yu's eyes lit up as she ran toward Lu Jing.

Lu Jing laughed as he held Xiao Yu in his arms and rubbed her head.

Lei Hao saw Xiao Yu running out, sighed, 「You little girl, how did you sneak out? Weren't you told to stay inside? 」

「I don't want to stay alone in the house; I want to be with you! 」

Xiao Yu pouted, burying her head in Lu Jing's embrace.

「Lu Jing, this is my hometown; I came out of this big mountain. 」

Inside the house, Lei Hao laughed as he explained to Lu Jing.

Lu Jing nodded, 「Sorry for the trouble; I'll rest a bit and then leave. 」

「No rush, since you're here to travel anyway, you can stay a few more days; our village's scenery is no worse than that of Thunder Pond. 」

Lei Hao was very enthusiastic; after settling Lu Jing, he busied himself with the village chief, lighting the fire and cooking.

「Good thing we still have some black pork at home; this meat is far more fragrant than the pork you city folks have! 」

The village chief took out a string of ribs from inside the house and said with a grin.

Through chatting, Lu Jing roughly understood some of the village's situation.

This village is called Lei Family Village; it is very closed off, aside from purchasing supplies and selling mountain products, it basically never goes out.

Outsiders rarely mistakenly enter; according to the village chief, Lu Jing is the first outsider to enter the village this year.

As for why Lei Family Village produces so many Lightning‑affinity Talent Endowed, Lu Jing didn't ask, as such questions somewhat touch on privacy.

He planned to find an excuse later to slip out and secretly circle the village for a thorough investigation.

Just as Lu Jing rose to speak, his eyes twitched; a group of people had intruded into his mental field, and these people looked hostile......

「Boom——」

A loud boom came from the village entrance.

Immediately followed by the villagers' shouts and angry roars.

「Someone has invaded the village! 」

「Quick, everyone grab your weapons and gather! 」

「Zhuzi was knocked unconscious; fight them!! 」

The clamor rose and fell.

「Father, it seems that gang has come! 」

Lei Hao stood up, his face turning grim, 「Just now I heard someone shouting that Zhuzi was beaten...... 」

The village chief put down his water pipe, said nothing, and rushed outside; though his steps were unsteady, his speed was quick.

「Lu Jing, please help watch Xiao Yu here while I go out with my father to check. 」

Lei Hao gave a reminder before leaving, then ran out after the village chief.

「Interesting, another Fire‑affinity Talent Endowed has shown up; this little village is indeed lively...... 」

Lu Jing looked at the ribs simmering in the nearby stove and decided to lend a hand to Lei Family Village.

At the entrance of Lei Family Village.

A group of villagers wielding firewood knives and iron swords kept retreating.

Not far ahead, five or six burly men in Martial Hall uniforms were slowly approaching.

Each of two of them carried a girl tightly bound.

The leading middle‑aged man had heat waves steaming all over his body, his hair standing on end.

Only seeing him loosely clench his palm, a scorching flame surged up, scorching the surrounding air into distortion.

At his feet lay an unconscious youth, his clothes burned to blackened clinging to his skin, blood continuously seeping from his mouth.

「Zhuzi! 」

A wailing cry rang out.

A woman in her forties squeezed out from the crowd.

「My son, what happened to you?! 」

The woman wanted to rush forward to check Zhuzi's condition, but the village chief who had come running grabbed her with one hand, 'Don't be impulsive, let me go.'

Whoosh—

The elderly village chief suddenly surged with lightning; his whole body became like a flash of lightning as he darted forward.

In the blink of an eye, he arrived beside the middle-aged man whose whole body was ablaze.

Yo, this little village is interesting; there's even a fifth Realm Talent Endowed holding the fort.

The middle-aged man showed no trace of panic, waving his hand to launch a fireball that collided with the lightning rushing straight at his face.

Boom—

A tremendous sound rose, kicking up clouds of smoke and dust.

One blow sent the village chief reeling; the middle-aged man pulled out a cigarette, put it in his mouth, and the incense cigarette instantly ignited.

Exhale—

He blew out a long string of smoke rings, the man speaking in a teasing tone: 'Old man, can you still fight? Be careful your bones don't fall apart.'

The village chief remained silent, his expression grave, forcibly mobilizing his depleted Blood Qi, combining with the speed advantage of a lightning-affinity Talent Endowed, he began to contend with the middle-aged man.

Although old and frail, his speed remained swift; only a lightning afterimage could be seen, constantly flashing and dodging on the field.

From time to time came rumbling sounds and waves of air, causing the nearby villagers to involuntarily retreat.

Not long after, a lightning-clad figure was blasted away, his feet digging into the ground as he slid back several meters.

Hmph!

A muffled grunt sounded, and only then did everyone see the village chief covering his scorched chest with his left hand, while his right hand held the unconscious Zhuzi.

Quick, fetch the Dan Medicine to treat Zhuzi's injuries.

The village chief turned and handed the youth in his hand to the villagers behind him, then his dull yellow old eyes narrowed as he looked at the unharmed middle-aged man.

After a few exchanges, he could only rely on his speed advantage to contend with the opponent; he couldn't possibly wound the man, and a moment's inattention saw him get hit in the chest by a fireball.

Father, are you alright......

Leihao looked at the village chief with a worried face, his eyes full of guilt.

Because of his own problem, the entire village fell into crisis.

Zhuzi suffered grave injuries, his life or death unknown, and his own father also got injured in the chest.

It's fine, this must be the Pavilion Master Fangyan you mentioned.

The village chief straightened his body, lightning flickering in his eyes.

It's me, old sir, are you Leihao's father?

Fangyan smiled, his expression quite casual, as if he didn't take them seriously at all.