Chapter 678: Ambush

Yin Qi smiled slightly and said, "The gift is in my Storage Magic Tool."

"A Storage Magic Tool, one you refined?"

Chen Nan was suddenly startled.

He had only ever heard of Storage Magic Tools.

It is said that only a Fifth-order Magic Instructor proficient in space magic can refine them; they are incredibly rare items in the West, and even scarcer in the East.

"Yes, I'll give you one."

Yin Qi nodded and handed a Storage Bag he didn't use to Chen Nan: "Once you drip your blood to claim ownership, you can use it."

"Haha, then I won't stand on ceremony."

Chen Nan accepted it gladly, quickly dripped his blood to claim ownership, and stowed the large bundle on his back inside.

He acted as if he had received some fun toy, taking the large bundle back out and then putting it back in, repeating this over and over.

Yin Qi shook his head and said, "Let's go."

"Mm!"

Chen Nan was still not satisfied, so he tucked the Storage Bag into his bosom and kept it close.

Escorted by a group of extraordinary scholars, Yin Qi and Chen Nan left Qishi Mansion; the two bought two fine horses in the city and rode straight out of the city, heading toward the West.

……

Giddyap!

On the official road, two fine horses galloped.

Chen Nan turned his head and said, "Brother Yin, didn't you say there is a Sixth-tier old demon in the Chu Kingdom? Will he just watch us leave? If I were the Emperor of Chu, I would definitely find a way to keep you here."

Yin Qi nodded and said, "He is naturally unwilling, but before he has figured out my background, he will not act rashly to avoid completely souring the relationship between both sides; besides, he should be in seclusion right now and likely doesn't know about this matter yet."

In reality, he also knew that not only was Chu Laoguai unwilling, but Chu Yue and her father would certainly not be willing either.

Once they left the Chu Kingdom, it would be time for them to make their move.

It was not just Chu Yue and her father; other factions were likely harboring the same intentions.

Chen Nan said, "That's good then. As long as that old demon doesn't make a move, we have absolutely nothing to fear from the people of Sima Mansion. Hehe, I received news last night that Sima Mansion wants to do us harm."

Yin Qi said with surprise, "Your sources are quite well-informed."

Chen Nan said, "Chu Yue told me."

"Chu Yue?"

Yin Qi frowned.

What kind of maneuver was this?

Was she trying to curry favor with him, or was she trying to lull him into a false sense of security?

……

Yin Qi and Chen Nan were not traveling fast, and it took them over half a month to reach Dantai City.

There were two main roads here: one led straight west toward the western border of the Chu Kingdom, which was the path Yin Qi and his companion had originally taken.

The other led first to the southwest and then to the west, heading toward the City of Sin located among the mountains in the central region of the continent.

The City of Sin was also known as the Free City.

Shenfeng Academy was located there.

After another half a month, Yin Qi and Chen Nan finally arrived at Wangfeng City on the border of the Chu Kingdom.

Wangfeng City was tall and sturdy, serving as a throat-like fortress between the East and the West.

Although it was a border town, it was extremely prosperous.

But once one left Wangfeng City, there were only vast, rugged mountains; this area was a no-man's-land between the East and the West, filled not only with fierce birds and wild beasts but also with a large number of bandits and robbers.

Precisely because of this, there were many mercenaries in Wangfeng City.

Travelers coming and going would often travel in groups, or even pay a high price to hire mercenaries for protection.

Of course, Yin Qi and Chen Nan had no need for that.

After resting for a night in Wangfeng City, Yin Qi and Chen Nan continued their journey and entered the vast, rugged mountains; because the mountain paths were treacherous and no longer suitable for riding, they sold their horses.

After leaving Wangfeng City, Chen Nan became somewhat eager to try his skills, his sharp eyes constantly scanning the mountain forests on both sides.

He knew that the road ahead would not be peaceful.

Yin Qi chuckled and said, "Brother Chen, there is no need for that; if there is an ambush, it cannot escape my notice."

"Is that so!"

Chen Nan thought about it and realized it was true.

With Yin Qi's Fifth-tier cultivation, he indeed did not need him to be on alert.

……

In the afternoon, Yin Qi and Chen Nan entered a large canyon; on both sides were gray-green rocks, and not a blade of grass grew. Inside the canyon, piles of loose stones lay scattered.

Halfway through, Yin Qi stopped.

He looked ahead, and green mist appeared in his eyes.

Twenty-five red streaks of Fortune Essence shot into the sky, hidden behind several giant boulders.

"What's wrong?"

Chen Nan also hurriedly stopped and looked at Yin Qi.

"There is an ambush."

Yin Qi said, then turned his head to look behind them, where another twenty-five red streaks of Fortune Essence were rapidly approaching.

Soon, twenty-five figures appeared in their line of sight.

The leader was none other than Sima Changfeng.

At the same time, the twenty-five people hidden in front also appeared one after another, rapidly closing in.

Please... you... add to your library...!

Before long, Yin Qi and Chen Nan were blocked at both ends.

These people moved like the wind, in perfect unison, their bodies filled with a baleful aura of blood; one look and it was clear they all came from the military.

As a Great General of the Chu Kingdom, it was naturally not difficult to mobilize these experts.

Yin Qi said with a dark expression: "General Sima, what is the meaning of this? Although we have left the Chu Kingdom, we have not withdrawn from the Qishi Mansion. Are you not afraid of His Majesty's blame for doing this?"

"Blame?"

Sima Changfeng's eyes were filled with coldness, and he said in a chilling voice: "The mountains are high and the forests are dense here; if I kill you, who would know? However, as for you, as long as you are willing to kneel and beg for mercy, and become my Slave, I can spare your life. But Chen Nan must die without a doubt."

"Pfft!"

Chen Nan sneered: "Old geezer, you are a toad yawning—what a big mouth you have. Isn't it just that Sima Lingkong became a eunuch? It's not like he is your only son. Besides, do you really think you can keep us here with just these people?"

His Spiritual Sense was sharp, and he discovered that there was only one Fourth-order Peak present, Sima Changfeng, along with five Third-Tier Martial Artists, while the others all appeared to be at Second-Tier Peak.

Objectively speaking, this was a massive force.

But in the face of an absolute gap in strength at the Fifth Tier, having more people was meaningless.

"Sharp-tongued. When I subject you to Death by a Thousand Cuts and death by slow slicing, I hope you can still be this stubborn."

Sima Changfeng gave Chen Nan a cold, stern look, then stared intently at Yin Qi: "I know your background is extraordinary, your cultivation is profound, and you may even have other trump cards, but you absolutely cannot escape."

I will give you a choice: submit, or die.

I give you three breaths of time to consider.

One..."

"No need to count."

Yin Qi shook his head and said indifferently: "Heaven-made sins may be forgiven; self-made sins are inescapable. There is actually no deep hatred between you and me; why must you rush here to seek death?"

"Seek death!"

Sima Changfeng laughed loudly, then his laughter abruptly ceased, and he said with a cold expression: "Since that is the case, then you go die as well."

"Kill!"

As Sima Changfeng's words fell, the forty-nine military experts charged from the front and back.

Some used spears, others used blades.

A terrifying baleful aura swept across the area, making one feel as if an army of thousands was charging over.

Yin Qi said indifferently: "Chen Nan, those at the Third Tier and above are mine, the rest are yours."

"Good!"

Chen Nan replied loudly.

His gaze was like lightning, and his chest was surging with fighting spirit.

His body was surging with Golden True Qi, and he took the initiative to strike, quickly crashing into the crowd.

Immediately, people were sent flying, and screams rang out one after another.

With his Third Tier cultivation, dealing with Second-Tier Martial Artists was naturally a piece of cake.

He struck left and right, and wherever he passed, his opponents were all sent flying backward, completely unable to withstand a single blow.

Seeing this, two of the five Third-Tier Martial Artists wanted to attack Chen Nan.

But Yin Qi flickered, blocking them.

"Your opponent is me."

Yin Qi said indifferently, his palm flipping; it looked slow but was actually fast, and in the blink of an eye, he struck out two palms. (End of chapter)