Chapter 614: Unmasked! Sha Tuo Buddha!

Is someone chasing us?

Everyone looks ahead; is it that we have no choice but to go forward?

Or we just have to kill our way out!

Anyway it's only five hundred people, and it's not entirely without a chance of victory.

They, the Shi Ye Men, would even risk death to first protect the girl's safety.

In an instant, a murderous aura spread over everyone.

Li Qingluo said, "Everyone, you are not allowed to act recklessly!"

But in an instant, she understood the Killers' intention.

"Listen, I want all of you to live together with me."

"As many of us came, as many will return."

"Whoever dares to disobey will be unforgivable for life, and will no longer be my people, Li Qingluo!"

"Did you hear that!?"

The Killers' hearts were violently shaken.

The Shi Ye Men are only twenty‑seven of the fastest killing blades.

They are the most outstanding weapons of the Carefree Sect.

They were also, back then, the tool that Duke Pei Lao cultivated single‑handedly to avenge and overthrow the Duan clan.

Originally, they had long stopped regarding themselves as human.

However, since following the girl, they seem to have gradually developed flesh and blood.

They can also feel pain.

They can also laugh.

They can also feast on delicacies, and can dress warmly and sleep comfortably.

They can even take wives, bear children, and live the life ordinary people should have.

In this world, there are still people who truly care about their lives and deaths!

The Killers looked at each other; not only in their hearts but also in their eyes, a light gradually appeared.

Especially Killer Three, who exchanged a faint smile with Que'er.

"Yes, girl!"

Everyone responded in turn, and even Li Yunchu and Qin Ling, upon hearing, tightly clasped each other's hands.

Qin Ling: "Look at her; at least this point shows she has a conscience compared to others."

Li Yunchu said nothing, but moved closer to Qin Ling, because he was also the only person in this world who still cared about herself.

Back then, she had exchanged terms with Li Qingluo, hoping to set aside past grievances and save the two elder brothers' family.

Li Qingluo was clearly harmed by her, yet she kept her promise and indeed saved the two brothers' lives.

Although they all went to the frontier, they could still start everything anew.

But how did they treat her?

Before being sent to Mantu City, Li Yunchu was the first to be sent to Rongle County.

She had thought the two brothers would accept her and restart life, but they despised and treated her coldly.

Li Yunchu didn't expect that, in the end, only Qin Ling was the most boundlessly tolerant and accepting person.

Li Yunchu originally still wanted to fight for a win or loss, but was completely wounded.

In her despondent state, she was then sent by Pei Lao Furen to Mantu City.

In Mantu City she became a stitcher girl, which really smoothed her temperament a lot.

Now Li Yunchu's feelings toward Pei Lao Furen, her biological mother, and toward Li Qingluo are especially complicated.

They don't seem that bad after all...

"Miss, hold onto me soon. No matter what happens, we should hide first! Did you hear?"

Qin Ling repeatedly told Li Yunchu: "Even if we truly can't escape, don't worry; Li Qingluo will not abandon us."

"She is ruthless toward enemies, but always protective of her own."

Li Yunchu murmured softly: "Are we considered her own people? Does she truly not resent us?"

Qin Ling: "No matter the past grievances, now it's certain—believe me as your husband."

"And, you are her actual aunt; can she truly stand by and not save you from death?"

Li Yunchu gave no response to this.

All familial ties in the Li family had long since completely collapsed.

Besides the biological mother's special affection for Li Qingluo, could they care about anyone else?

However, the biological mother never forced these illegitimate children to death, which made Li Yunchu clearly understand this kindness.

"Alright, act according to the situation."

The couple muttered here, while Zhui Yu, holding a sword, came to Li Qingluo's side and said, "Girl, make a decision."

No matter what decision you make, we subordinates swear to follow you unto death.

Li Qingluo looked up into the pitch‑black fog ahead, her face cold, and said, "Cross the iron chain."

"This place is strange and treacherous; everyone, watch your footing."

"Let's go, we'll all go over there to see what that statue is up to!"

Although Liu Li knows some martial arts, he still lacks the skill to cross the iron chain.

So he, Qin Ling, and Li Yunchu—those who could not proceed—were pushed across by the Killers.

Li Qingluo was protected by Zhui Yu and Killer One from front and back.

Que'er has three kills.

Zheng Mama casually picked someone with four kills.

The group, under extreme peril, carefully crossed a not-too-short misty iron-chain path and successfully reached the shore.

Looking at the direction directly opposite this shore, there indeed stands a pitch-black deity statue.

To say it is pitch-black is not nonsense.

Rather, even if firelight shines on it, the statue is indeed a dark mass, its face indiscernible.

It does not look like a deity statue, but more like…… a piece of burnt black charcoal.

Que'er rubbed her arms: "This deity statue looks… kind of scary, huh?"

Liu Li knelt on the ground, devoutly bowed: "No nonsense! This is the Shatuo Buddha!"

"It is the deity most believed in by the people of Eagle City."

"Legend says he is the relic of a living Buddha; after burning for three days and three nights, his corpse did not disappear."

"It was precisely the living Buddha's self-sacrifice that prevented that once-in-a-millennium destructive sandstorm from swallowing Eagle City whole."

"The people of Eagle King City are all the most devout followers of the Shatuo Buddha."

Speaking, Liu Li sincerely closed his eyes and began chanting sutras.

The others hurriedly looked around.

Except for this wall behind the statue, all three sides are cliffs.

They have no way forward.

Qin Ling, who had been staring at Liu Li, walked over and asked: "Liu Li, what are you suddenly up to?"

"Mysterious and mumbling."

Li Qingluo also walked two circles around Liu Li.

"So, what does the Shatuo Buddha need you to do?"

"Is luring us Central Plains people here meant to sacrifice our flesh, or our souls?"

Liu Li shuddered all over.

His expression remained indifferent, eyes not even opening: "I don't know what the young master is saying."

"I am indeed also a follower of the Shatuo Buddha, because my mother's family all are, so I naturally followed the faith."

"I had no intention to intrude here; I never expected to actually see the true form of the Shatuo Buddha, so I got excited."

"The young master still doubts me; I act solely by conscience, and in time the young master will see my sincerity."

Li Qingluo came behind Liu Li, bent down and brought her face close to his: "Whether we can survive to later isn't something to say until after tonight, right?"

Liu Li felt a chill on his neck, opened his eyes and looked down, discovering Li Qingluo's short blade already placed against his neck.

Liu Li's forehead instantly beaded with sweat.

But his expression still showed no panic.

Instead he continued speaking indifferently: "What do you mean, young master?"

"Could there be some misunderstanding here?"

Li Qingluo: "Misunderstanding?"

"Is it a misunderstanding that you and your family are acting, deliberately luring us here?"

"Or are those five hundred troops outside, deliberately staged, actually just a diversion?"

"Or perhaps you think that the mist that could bewilder us, or something that could make us lose our senses, has not yet taken effect because the time is not right?"

The fear in Liu Li's eyes then surged forth like waves.

He panicked and fell to sit on the ground, looking at Li Qingluo, as if looking at a ghost.

It seemed he couldn't believe how she had seen through all this.

Li Qingluo also was not in a hurry to kill him.

She suddenly sheathed her blade and rose, recalling she was now pregnant, so she stepped a bit more to the side for safety.

Zheng Mama, who had been nervously tensed, hurried forward and pulled her a bit more to the side.

"Miss."

She firmly supported Li Qingluo.

Li Qingluo also let her, and after steadying herself, shouted: "Xuan Cang!"

Her voice, for some reason, could not truly penetrate.

Behind her, there had long been no movement.

Even the footsteps that had been closely following behind now vanished completely.

A faint smile appeared at the corner of Liu Li's mouth.

"The young master must be overly tired, hence the misunderstanding of me."

"I will not hold this against you, and will keep my prior promise to bring the young master and everyone safely to Loulan."

"Isn't it good for everyone to hide here for now?"

"Safe and sound, and no one dares to pursue us anymore."

"Wait until after tonight; when they can't find us, they'll naturally leave."

"Young master, what do you say?"

Li Qingluo: "I say you're full of bullshit."

"Kill One, go."

Li Qingluo gave a glance; Kill One immediately turned and flew back onto the iron chain.

Liu Li's face, as seen by the eyes, grew dark again.

However, he still seemed full of confidence, even giving a disdainful cold laugh.

You'll get him killed.

Li Qingluo: Then you can join him in death!

Fortunately, Kill One returned quickly.

Seeing Kill One appear, Liu Li's face was filled with shock and disbelief.

No…… how…… how could this be possible?

How could you possibly come back?

Kill One: Why can't I come back?

Miss, Mister Xuan has arrived.

Kill One stepped aside, waiting for Xuan Cang and another four Kill Ones to fly up onto the shore.

And along with them coming ashore, there were also several familiar faces.

It's no one else—it's Liu Li's wife and children, plus his parents-in-law, four people!

The four were pressed down together, all struggling and twisting desperately.

Husband!

Father, save us——

Liu Li, hurry and save us!

The four shouted, faces full of panic and helplessness.

Seeing them, Liu Li could no longer hold back.

Xilin——

Son——

You, let them go!

If you have a grudge, come at me!

Young master, you didn't say it like that!

You said you'd hand over the business here in the Western Regions to me, and you also said that I would follow you and manage wealth and honor.

This night hasn't even passed, and you've already arrested my family— is this how you show your kindness to me?

Li Qingluo turned to look at him: "Then is this your loyalty?"

Liu Li, I originally trusted you.

But you are really too impatient.

Rushing to bring us here, rushing to reveal the flaw.