Chapter 106

As soon as Li Miao said this, everyone felt a sense of relief.

This trip to the tomb had involved dangers that far exceeded their expectations. If it weren't for Lao Qifeng and Li Miao, it was likely that no one present would have survived.

Of course, Lao Qifeng was not the only one who suspected Li Miao. There was much speculation in everyone's hearts, but without news from Taian City to corroborate it, they couldn't reach a conclusion.

But after the previous events, they believed in Li Miao's methods regarding the Gu-insects.

Just as everyone felt relieved, thinking they could be saved, they heard Li Miao continue.

"However, among you all, there are some I cannot fully trust."

This sentence caused everyone to speak up urgently.

"Hero Li, what does this mean!?"

"That's right, with life and death at stake, if there were any misunderstandings in the past, we will certainly apologize to Hero Li once we get out. Please don't joke at a time like this!"

"Exactly, Hero Li, please don't joke!"

Everyone was momentarily flustered, their moves showed flaws, and they were surged upon by a wave of Gu-insects.

After scrambling to repel this wave of Gu-insects, everyone hurriedly looked at Li Miao.

Li Miao said unhurriedly: "Everyone, don't forget, although the thieves of the Qingcheng sect have all been brought to justice, but..."

"The person who left the sword wounds on the disciple who stepped on the platform in the tomb earlier is still among you all."

"My method requires me to maintain it with all my heart. If I put someone with ulterior motives by my side, and they launch a sneak attack, not to mention me, you will all certainly be buried in the bellies of the insects."

"It is not that I am making things difficult for you, but truly for the sake of your lives."

Once he said this, everyone was momentarily speechless.

How to put it... it was like a fishbone stuck in the throat.

It was Lao Qifeng who had already been open and honest with Li Miao, knowing that this was likely Li Miao's scheme, who took the initiative to cooperate: "Hero Li, the situation is urgent, I'm afraid there is no time to distinguish."

"If you have any plan, just say it directly!"

Li Miao paused, looking somewhat troubled: "In a short time, I'm afraid it's difficult to distinguish."

"Very well, everyone just keep this in mind and be on guard against each other."

"Wait a moment, I'm coming over now."

After saying this, Li Miao grabbed Yin Minjun's wrist and slowly paced over.

Like a reef parting the waves, the Gu-insects retreated wherever he went, carving out a path.

Everyone hurriedly gathered together, following Li Miao's side.

Xiaosi's mother-Gu, when used by Li Miao, was only forcibly activated with Qi, which was far from being activated by the Gu-poison arts, so the range was limited.

There were thirty-one people when they came in; five from the Qingcheng sect died, and three more died just now because they couldn't dodge in time. With about twenty people left, all leaning against Li Miao's side, it seemed a bit crowded.

Fortunately, these people were afraid of affecting Li Miao's ability to maintain his method, so they intentionally left some space around him.

Yin Minjun looked around, wanting to follow the crowd and stay further away from Li Miao.

Li Miao noticed Yin Minjun's intention, tilted his head to look at her, and smiled at her.

With this smile, Yin Minjun felt that she didn't want to leave Li Miao's side anymore.

The Hengshan sect had many women, and usually, many female disciples read stories about romance. Yin Minjun had always scoffed at such things.

Why was her heart racing? What was this "heart pounding like a deer," had she gone insane? What was so special about a smile that could make someone lose their appetite?

It could only be said that when things didn't happen to oneself, one could stand and talk without back pain.

To what extent was Li Miao's appearance outstanding? After tidying up, even someone like Mei Qinghe, who was like a block of wood, would blush upon seeing him.

He naturally had a heroic appearance, and after achieving success in martial arts, his eyes were restrained and deep, heart-stirring upon closer inspection. Coupled with the noble air cultivated from slacking off in the Embroidered Uniform Guard every day, as well as that casual and lazy temperament.

It could be said that if Li Miao didn't want to work one day and wanted to find a wealthy young lady to support him, he could even be picky.

Plus his martial arts, and the deeds of saving the entire city of Taian and killing most of the high-level members of the Ming Cult with his own hands... there was no need to mention how lethal he was to Jianghu women.

All around was deadly danger, and the well-known experts of the Jianghu were all taking refuge by Li Miao's side. In this small space in the center, Li Miao smiled at her easily, as if it were comfort, or perhaps just a casual smile.

Yin Minjun finally felt what it meant to have a wandering heart.

She was silent for a moment, head bowed, following closely by Li Miao's side, her hand unconsciously gripping the sword hilt. Her heart was pounding, her throat was dry, and she couldn't speak.

Just the unintentional friction of their arm clothing made her purse her lips. In her heart, she wanted to get closer, but she didn't dare.

Everyone squeezed together like this and slowly exited the cave entrance.

After walking a distance along the path, the Gu-insects finally disappeared.

Only then did everyone let out a long sigh, and after dispersing, they first smiled awkwardly at each other. They had just been fighting each other, and now, forget about the divine arts; they still had to live their lives in the future, so they tacitly stopped mentioning it.

Afterward, everyone thanked Li Miao one after another, and Li Miao just smiled and waved them off.

Subsequently, walking along the small stream for a while, everyone finally heard the wind and saw the exit.

The Kongtong sect leader let out a sigh of relief: "Ha—I've been walking the Jianghu for many years, but this is truly the first time I've encountered such danger."

"If it weren't for Hero Li this time, I really don't know if we could have survived."

Lao Qifeng, however, was not as optimistic as him, saying lightly: "Everyone, don't be in a hurry to relax."

"If my guess is correct, there should be another round of fighting waiting for us outside this exit."

The Emei elder nodded and echoed: "That's right, we were schemed against by the Miao people this time. The Qingcheng thieves are dead, but looking at the situation at the time, he was just a discarded pawn being used."

"The mastermind behind this matter is afraid that they won't let us return so easily."

After saying this, he glanced at Yongjie: "Tu Qingcang, we'll settle our accounts when we get out."

Yongjie nodded, indicating agreement.

Everyone first adjusted their breathing on the spot to restore their Qi, and then walked out of the cave entrance with caution.

It was already dusk, and outside the cave entrance was a forest.

It was silent, with only the rustling sound of leaves shaking from time to time.

Lao Qifeng nodded at everyone, indicating that his guess was correct; there was indeed an ambush.

There were many wild beasts and birds in the mountain forest, but at this moment, not a single chirp could be heard, which was exactly a sign that there was an ambush nearby.

Everyone present was an expert, so without needing to say more, they tacitly formed a formation of mutual assistance and slowly approached the forest.

Twenty steps away from the forest, they heard a deafening roar.

From the forest, a black and yellow shadow suddenly jumped out.

Everyone focused their eyes and looked closely; it was actually a giant beast with a bloody mouth, a full ten feet long!