Chapter 866: 866. Chapter 864: Disappeared Without a Trace

866. Chapter 864: Disappeared Without a Trace

Zhao Guodong was overjoyed and excited, saying: "Thank you, sister!"

"Keep it for yourself!" Zhao Yuer waved her hand, then led the others away.

On the other side.

Whoosh~

On the street, two black shadows darted like lightning.

These two shadows were none other than Li Hudan and Zhao Yuer, who had rushed from the Zhao Family Tavern.

"Lu Yuan's medicine is truly effective; after taking it just one night, the effect is excellent—I feel my strength has increased greatly." Zhao Yuer beamed with joy, hopping excitedly.

"Zhao Yuer!"

"Boom—"

Suddenly, a booming explosion rang out, a massive object smashed the roof, raising clouds of dust.

"Howl—"

"Roar—"

Angry beast roars sounded, and hundreds of demonic beasts gave chase.

"Oh no! They've caught up!" Zhao Yuer's expression changed.

"Yuer! Follow me!" Li Hudan shouted sternly, pulling Zhao Yuer as he employed Shenqi, fleeing toward the nearby woods.

Li Hudan was very fast, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye.

"Roar—"

The demonic beasts roared angrily, pursuing for half a li before turning back.

Whoosh~

Zhao Yuer breathed heavily, her face flushed, and her heart raced.

"That just scared me to death—I almost died!" Zhao Yuer patted her chest, still trembling with fear.

"Hehe..." Li Hudan laughed awkwardly: "Miss Zhao, don't worry, those fellows dare not pursue."

"Oh, why?" Zhao Yuer asked in surprise.

Li Hudan explained: "Because you just used the Spirit Gathering Pill!"

"Now I see! No wonder they didn't dare pursue." Zhao Yuer suddenly understood.

"Lu Yuan's Spirit Gathering Pill is amazing; in just one night I reached the peak of the Martial Warrior realm." Li Hudan praised without cease.

"You've only just reached this level? Lu Yuan's strength is even more terrifying—his physical power can rival a Grandmaster!"

Zhao Yuer shook her head, saying, she knew Lu Yuan had concealed his cultivation.

"Lu Yuan is truly a peerless genius; in just three years he has grown to this extent—he's practically a monstrous talent!" Li Hudan sincerely admired.

"Lu Yuan's cultivation has risen so quickly, there must be a secret! But now is not the time to focus on that."

Zhao Yuer took a few deep breaths to suppress her inner shock, then said solemnly: "The troubles are growing bigger and bigger."

Li Hudan frowned and asked: "What's going on?"

"Do you still remember those black-robed people we met last night?"

"Of course I remember." Li Hudan nodded, his expression solemn: "Miss Zhao, these people are likely all strong cultivators of considerable level."

"Strong cultivators?" Zhao Yuer's face turned pale with fear: "Will they find us? If they discover us, they'll surely silence us!"

"I've already notified my brother-in-law, asking him to find a way to get us out." Li Hudan said in a low voice.

"By the way, there's one more thing." Zhao Yuer furrowed her brows, speaking softly: "I always feel tonight is strange; those people seem to have deliberately lured us here."

Li Hudan narrowed his eyes, pondered for a moment, then hummed softly: "I suspect these people are after me."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yuer's face froze in surprise, and she exclaimed: "After you? Why would they do that?"

Li Hudan said coldly: "Their master once sent assassins after me; this time I came to Qingyun City, and they surely suspect my identity."

"So I suspect they deliberately lured me here, planning to take the opportunity to kill me and avenge their grudge!"

A hint of worry appeared on Zhao Yuer's cheeks, and she hurriedly said: "What should we do? Otherwise, let's hide first and come out when it's safe!"

"No need to hide; with Lu Yuan here, no one who comes will be effective." Li Hudan said calmly, utterly unafraid of those black-clad people.

Before his words even faded, an angry shout came from afar: "Which rat dares show itself? Get out here!"

Immediately after, two black-clad men appeared, blocking the way ahead.

The two black-clad men wore black attire and masks, carried bows and arrows, clearly members of a knight corps.

The two knights stared coldly at Li Hudan and Zhao Yuer, their bodies exuding a chilling killing intent.

"Huh?" Li Hudan's face instantly turned grave, and he said in a deep voice: "Judging by their gear, they are members of the Iron Blood Knight Corps!"

"Iron Blood Knight Corps?" Zhao Yuer's face changed dramatically.

The Iron Blood Knight Corps is the strongest force in this region, possessing fifty thousand cavalry, each unit's combat power extremely strong, enough to sweep away any enemy.

"That's right! Their armor and weapons are all silver-grade; they are the elite of the Iron Blood Knight Corps, specializing in hunting demonic beasts to earn points."

Li Hudan said solemnly: "I never expected that upon arriving in Qingyun City we would provoke them!"

"The Iron Blood Knight Corps is the biggest force in the whole locality! We're doomed!" Zhao Yuer's face showed only fear and despair.

"No way! We'll retreat immediately!" Li Hudan gritted his teeth.

"As long as the green mountains remain, we need not worry about firewood; let's hide for now, and when we grow stronger later we'll take revenge."

Li Hudan is not foolish; he knows how terrifying the Iron Blood Knight Corps is.

Therefore he plans to seek refuge with the alchemist Lu Yuan, after all Lu Yuan has extensive connections, great strength, and surely knows many experts.

"Let's go!" Li Hudan quickly led Zhao Yuer away.

Where do you think you're going! Die!

At that moment, two cavalry units quickly surrounded Li Hudan and the other.

The two cavalry units numbered over nine hundred, all of them martial artists, uniformly equipped with middle-grade treasure swords, imposing and formidable.

The leader was a burly man around forty, wielding a low-grade blue-stage treasure saber, his eyes filled with killing intent; at a glance one could tell he was a fierce fighter.

Hahaha…… You can't escape! Surrender now!

The burly man laughed loudly, then waved his hand; the cavalry drew their swords in unison, instantly encircling Li Hudan and the other.

"Oh no! We've walked into an ambush!" Li Hudan exclaimed in shock, his face turning deathly pale.

"It's over, it's over…… We're doomed now!" Zhao Yuer cried out in panic.

Over two thousand cavalrymen, even the weakest among them possessed considerable strength, with dozens of experts among them.

Li Hudan and the other had no power to resist.

Li Hudan, with a look of resolve to die, said solemnly: "Miss Yuer, rest assured, even if I die, I will protect you!"

"Thank you!" Zhao Yuer said gratefully.

"Cut the nonsense, take this!" the burly man roared, lunging first at Li Hudan.

Clang clang clang!

In an instant, a melee began; the two sides clashed, weapons colliding one after another, sparks flying, shockwaves raging.

At the critical moment, Lu Yuan arrived with a group of experts.

"It's the young master coming to save us!" Upon seeing Lu Yuan, Zhao Yuer was overjoyed.

"Young master, you're amazing! He actually brought so many experts!" Li Hudan exclaimed in astonishment, a flicker of surprise crossing his eyes.

"Li brother, don't fear, I'll take care of this guy!" Lu Yuan gave a light smile, then leapt forward to meet the burly man. (End of chapter)