Chapter 115

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

The dangers experienced during this trip to the tomb had far exceeded expectations. If it weren't for Lao Qifeng and Li Miao, I'm afraid not a single person 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 Tai'an City to corroborate it, they could not reach a conclusion.

But after the previous events, they believed in Li Miao's methods against 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 before us, 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 in a panic for a moment, their moves showed flaws, and they were surged upon by a wave of Gu-insects.

After hurriedly forcing back 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 sword wounds on the disciple who stepped on the platform in the tomb earlier is still among you all."

"My method requires my full concentration to maintain. If I put someone with ulterior motives by my side, and they launch a sneak attack, let alone me, you all will definitely 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 these words were out, everyone was speechless for a moment.

How should one put it... it was like a bone 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 right now, 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 such a short time, I'm afraid it's hard to distinguish."

"Never mind, everyone just keep this matter in mind and 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.

Xiao Si's mother Gu, when used by Li Miao, was just forcibly activated with true energy, which was far inferior to being activated with the art of witchcraft, and 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. There were about twenty people left, all leaning against Li Miao's side, which seemed a bit crowded.

Fortunately, these people were afraid of affecting Li Miao's maintenance of the method, so they intentionally left some space around Li Miao.

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

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

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

There are many women in the Hengshan Sect, and usually, some female disciples read stories about love and romance. Yin Minjun had always scoffed at these things.

Why was her heart moved? What is called a heart pounding like a deer, or being bewitched? What's wrong with just smiling—could it make someone lose their appetite?

One can only say that when things don't happen to oneself, one can stand and talk without feeling the 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 had a heroic appearance, and after achieving success in martial arts, his eyes were bright and restrained; looking closely, it was soul-stirring. Coupled with the noble air cultivated from slacking off in the Imperial Guard every day, and that casual, lazy temperament.

It can 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 Tai'an and killing most of the high-ranking members of the Ming Sect with his own hands... there is no need to mention how lethal he was to the women of the Jianghu.

All around was deadly danger, and the well-known experts of the Jianghu were all taking shelter 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 was like to have a restless 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 the clothing on their arms made her lips purse. 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 along the exit path for a while, the Gu-insects finally disappeared.

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

Then everyone thanked Li Miao one after another, and Li Miao just smiled and waved it off.

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

The Kong Dong sect leader heaved a sigh of relief: "Ha—I have also walked 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 I could have survived."

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

"If Lao's guess is correct, outside this exit, there should still be another struggle waiting for us."

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."

"I'm afraid the mastermind behind this matter won't let us go back so easily."

After saying this, he glanced at Yong Jie: "Tu Qingcang, we will settle our accounts when we get out."

Yong Jie nodded, indicating agreement.

Everyone first adjusted their breathing on the spot to restore their true energy, 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 swaying from time to time.

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

There are 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 of an ambush nearby.

Everyone present was an expert, so there was no need for more words; they tacitly formed a formation of mutual support 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 attention to look; it was shockingly a large beast with a blood-red mouth, fully a zhang long!

(End of chapter)