Chapter 629: Are you still an astrologer?

Young master, rest assured, I will definitely capture that beast who dared to ambush you, keep him alive, bring him before you, and let you deal with him!

Zuo He strode toward where Wang Ping'an was, hearing Zhu Xing's words, he responded with an acknowledgement; in his peripheral vision he saw, not far off, the once again condensed warriors and cavalry, and deep in his eyes he could not help but reveal a hint of surprise.

He is a sword cultivator, and knows better than anyone the stringent requirements for setting up the Small Five Elements Sword Formation.

Not to mention his current cultivation; even if a sword cultivator stronger than him failed to meet the requirements, it would be difficult to set up the Small Five Elements Sword Formation.

Wang Ping'an can set up the Small Five Elements Sword Formation, and moreover he can rely on that formation to contend with Zhang Fu.

The power displayed is greater than that of an ordinary Small Five Elements Sword Formation.

How could he not realize that the one who set up the formation not only meets the requirements, but must have studied the Small Five Elements Sword Formation for who knows how many years, which is why he can unleash such power?

He knows Zhang Fu's abilities; relying solely on one Small Five Elements Sword Formation, he can fight Zhang Fu to a standstill, which is enough to show how formidable this formation is.

Therefore.

Watching the warriors and cavalry gradually taking shape not far away, recalling the warriors and cavalry that had just died at his hands, he and Zhu Xing shared the same thought: the mastermind behind the ambush is a sword cultivator capable of deploying Confucian divine powers, relying on writings from Confucian masters or even grand masters.

Don't think he is merely Zhu Xing's groom; with his skills, how could he be an ordinary groom?

He clearly knows how precious the writings of Confucian masters or grand masters are; writings that can be used as offensive means are even more priceless.

Wang Ping'an can produce two such Confucian writings from masters or grand masters at once, showing how terrifying his family background is; Zhu Xing will demand that he capture Wang Ping'an alive, and he clearly understands what Zhu Xing is after.

Of course.

Even if Zhu Xing does not demand that he capture Wang Ping'an alive, unless he truly has no recourse—no, even if he truly has none, he would only reveal an opening, letting Wang Ping'an seize the chance to flee, rather than harm Wang Ping'an's life.

Otherwise.

He dares not guarantee that, should Wang Ping'an's family learn he caused Wang Ping'an's death, Zhu Xing would protect him.

As the saying goes: relying on others is not as good as relying on oneself!

Having wandered the martial world for so many years, don't look at him now as merely Zhu Xing's groom; it's because he can obtain unimaginable benefits from Zhu Xing, but he is unwilling to sacrifice his life for Zhu Xing.

"You aristocratic young masters, why can't you just die out? Why are all the world's benefits seized by you aristocratic young masters?"

Zuo He's face was ferocious as he watched the gradually forming warriors and cavalry; his face and eyes were full of jealousy that could hardly be concealed, and he said in a low voice:

"I actually want to see just how many writings of Confucian masters or grand masters you, this beast, have at your disposal!"

The value of a writing penned with the blood and sweat of a Confucian grand master is such that even if he spent his whole life as Zhu Xing's groom protecting Zhu Xing's safety, he might not earn even one; let alone Wang Ping'an, who in such a short time has already torn up two grand master writings consecutively. He.

How could he not be jealous?

"That is..."

Zhu Xing gave an order; seeing Zuo He respond, he fixed his gaze on the place where the warriors and cavalry appeared, not because he cared how Zuo He would deal with them.

Given how formidable the warriors and cavalry had just shown themselves to be, otherwise his troops could not have been reduced to routed remnants, unable to last a single round, losing life after life, scattering like beasts and birds, not having fled far before all met their end at the hands of the warriors and cavalry.

But Zuo He is even more formidable!

This is not him belittling outsiders while favoring his own; it is Zuo He's own hard-won assessment, for he just crushed one rider after another, even warriors, slaughtering them all, leading him to this view.

Now, even if the ambushers again employ a writing from a Confucian grand master to conjure warriors and cavalry, even if they are prepared, he believes it will not be long before they once again fall by Zuo He's hand.

He will stare unblinkingly, wanting to see who the mastermind behind the ambush is; although he does not think he can recognize the opponent, the ambushers still arouse his curiosity, for being able to tear up two grand master writings at will suggests they are no ordinary aristocratic youth.

Unexpectedly.

Before he could see how Zuo He would again destroy this force of warriors and cavalry, or see the ambushers' mastermind reveal themselves, he strangely saw a terrifying beam of light shine down from the sky, enveloping the warriors and cavalry, directly causing their aura to rapidly increase.

Not only Zhu Xing, but even Zuo He, who likewise did not regard the warriors and cavalry highly, had his pupils contract; compared to the distant Zhu Xing, as one who approached on foot, he understood more clearly that the warriors and cavalry, under the shroud of this light beam, were rapidly gaining aura.

He employed his Dharma Eye and could clearly see that this terrifying beam contained solar energy; shining on the warriors and cavalry, the energy was devoured by them, becoming nourishment that enhanced them.

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During this time.

If it weren't for his Dharma Eye retracting quickly, the moment he gazed at that beam he would have felt an intense heat, like a raging blaze; this scorching sensation was enough to destroy his Dharma Eye and even his eyes, leaving him blind.

"How could this happen?"

Zuo He's face instantly turned grave; although he had easily dealt with the warriors and cavalry earlier and did not regard this newly condensed force, the sudden change let him clearly sense that this force, compared to before, was worlds apart, and he said in bewilderment:

"Could this also be a Confucian method?"

He pondered for a long time but still could not understand; if this too were a Confucian method, which school would it be? Though he had traveled far and wide for many years and had heard of Confucian methods, he had never seen or even heard of anything like this.

"An astrologer?"

A cry of surprise drew the equally shocked Zhu Xing over; he saw the speaker was one of his three beauties, who exclaimed in astonishment: "What did you say? An astrologer? How could it be an astrologer?"

The beauty, with a complex expression, said: "Young master, you know my station; I have seen similar scenes in our ancestral records! The present situation closely resembles what I have read about astrologers."

(End of chapter)