Chapter 133: Heavy Blow

"You... you just wait for me!"

Xu Ziyin was so angry that her small face flushed red; she clenched her fists, her eyes spitting fire.

Luo Zijun did not pay her any more attention.

Wang Yuru climbed up from the floor and continued to smile.

Xu Ziyin turned her head to glare at her and said, "Wang Yuru, you just wait for me too!"

Wang Yuru stopped laughing and said, "Fine, I'll wait. Who's afraid of whom!"

At this moment, the voice of the shopkeeper came from downstairs again.

Following that, a burly youth with a bloodstain over his left eye walked up; he looked somewhat fierce, but upon seeing the three of them, he took the initiative to greet them.

It turned out this person was the captain of this team leaving the city, named Meng Hu.

This person clearly knew Wang Yuru and Xu Ziyin; after greeting them casually, he looked at Luo Zijun and asked, "What is this brother's name?"

Seeing the two young women's gazes also turn toward him, Luo Zijun felt a bit ashamed, but he said in a calm tone, "Dongfang Junnan."

"Pfft..."

This time, not only did Wang Yuru laugh, but Xu Ziyin, who had been full of coldness just a moment ago, could no longer hold it back and suddenly burst into laughter.

"Dongfang Junnan? Hahahahaha..."

Xu Ziyin immediately clutched her stomach, her laughter exceptionally exaggerated.

Meng Hu also smiled and said, "So it is Brother Dongfang. I wonder what Brother Dongfang's current cultivation level is? I need to know everyone's cultivation level so that I can assign places after we enter Cangyun Mountain."

Luo Zijun said, "Martial Artist First Realm."

"Tsk..."

Xu Ziyin, who was to the side, couldn't help but sneer again, her face full of mockery as she said, "I thought you were so impressive, wearing a Mask and a Bamboo Hat, looking all unfathomable. It turns out you've only just started. With your cultivation, you dare to go hunting in Cangyun Mountain? Be careful of being eaten by a Demon Beast."

Luo Zijun looked at her and said, "What is the young lady's cultivation level?"

Xu Ziyin lifted her chin and said, "Martial Artist Third Realm."

Immediately after, she snorted coldly, raised her small, fair fist, and said, "I only need one punch to beat you."

Luo Zijun said, "Then once we go to Cangyun Mountain, I will follow you, young lady."

Xu Ziyin was stunned, then sneered, "On what grounds?"

Luo Zijun said, "Didn't you just say that you are my mother?"

"Get lost!"

Xu Ziyin glared, turned around, walked over to sit beside Wang Yuru, and ignored him.

Wang Yuru was laughing again.

At this time, two more youths, one tall and one short, walked up.

The tall one was named Shi Ming, and the short one was named Wang Cong.

Shi Ming was at the Martial Artist Third Realm, and Wang Cong was at the Martial Artist Second Realm.

Wang Yuru was also at the Martial Artist Third Realm.

Therefore, among these six people today, Luo Zijun had the lowest cultivation, while the one with the highest cultivation was the captain, Meng Hu, who was at the Martial Artist Fifth Realm and often went to Cangyun Mountain, possessing quite rich experience in leading teams.

"Since everyone is here, let's set off."

Meng Hu helped the few people who didn't know each other make introductions, then announced their departure.

The group followed behind him and went downstairs.

Outside the shop, a carriage was already waiting.

The six of them boarded the carriage one by one.

With a shout from the coachman, the carriage began to move slowly.

"Brother Dongfang is hunting outside the city for the first time today, so I need to explain the rules and things to watch out for first."

"Although I am the captain, I am only responsible for taking you out of the city, bringing you into Cangyun Mountain, and giving you some advice. When necessary, I will also provide you with some help. But any help within Cangyun Mountain must be paid for..."

"Today there are five of you; you can form two teams, three teams, or all act alone. There is no requirement."

"Cangyun Mountain is very dangerous. Besides various powerful Demon Beasts, there are many poisonous creatures. But the most dangerous things are other Martial Artists. There, killing people and seizing their goods happens every day, so I suggest that those going for the first time should best form teams and travel together for safety."

"When encountering trouble inside, everyone must learn to be patient, because no one knows what the other party's cultivation is or how many people they have. No matter what, preserving your life is the most important thing. As long as the green hills remain, there is no need to worry about firewood; if you die, you have nothing."

"If you hunt a Demon Beast, remember to come out at the first opportunity. Only when you reach the outside is it safe."

"I will be waiting for you outside. If you need help, you can come out to find me, and if you hunt a Demon Beast, you can also sell it directly to me..."

The others had all heard these words before; only Luo Zijun was hearing them for the first time, so he listened very carefully.

After Meng Hu finished speaking, the carriage had already arrived before the city gate.

At the city gate, many soldiers were standing guard, and vehicles entering and exiting all needed to be inspected.

When it was their turn, the coachman simply took out a Waist Token; the soldiers took one look and immediately let them pass without checking the people inside the carriage.

After the carriage left the city, its speed began to gradually increase.

While Luo Zijun was bowing his head and pondering what Captain Meng Hu had just said, Xu Ziyin, who was sitting opposite him, sneered and said, "Are you scared? It's not too late to regret it now. Jump off the carriage and walk back yourself; we won't laugh at you."

Luo Zijun raised his head and looked at her, saying, "Are you talking to me?"

Xu Ziyin said, "Yes."

Luo Zijun said, "I didn't hear you. Say it again."

Xu Ziyin sneered, "I asked if you are scared? If you are scared, it's not too late to regret it now. Jump off the carriage and walk back yourself; we won't laugh at you."

Luo Zijun looked at her and said, "So obedient? I told you to say it again, and you said it again? Are you a small animal raised by my family?"

"Pfft..."

Beside them, Wang Yuru let out another "pfft" of laughter.

"You..."

Xu Ziyin was suddenly overcome with shame and anger, her small face flushing red.

Luo Zijun closed his eyes and ignored her further.

Meng Hu watched the two arguing and bickering, but did not intervene.

The others did not try to persuade them either.

Everyone was part of a team temporarily assembled for a paid hunting trip, a very ordinary relationship. As long as they didn't start fighting right there, no one would meddle in other people's business.

Xu Ziyin glared at him, but after staring for a while, she realized she couldn't see his face at all; he was keeping his head lowered, and he couldn't see her either. She had no choice but to withdraw her gaze resentfully, thinking to herself: Once we enter Cangyun Mountain later, I'll show you!

The carriage began to move, and soon arrived at the foot of Cangyun Mountain.

Early in the morning, stalls had already been set up here.

Those buying and selling various Demon Beast furs, meat, and even some other treasures had all gathered here, forming a bustling market.

Of course, this had also given rise to some swindlers.

Before getting off the carriage, Meng Hu gave a reminder: "If you hunt a Demon Beast and don't want to sell it to me, you can also come find me. I will help you introduce some familiar vendors so you don't run into swindlers. If any strange Martial Artists try to strike up a conversation, you must be careful and cautious."

The few of them got off the carriage one by one.

Meng Hu led the five of them directly toward the woods ahead and said: "I won't remind the others; you can form your own teams and leave. Brother Dongfang, your cultivation is only at the Martial Artist First Realm, so I need to remind you: it is best if you hunt in the eastern forest, preferably within a range of ten miles. If you enter the depths, I fear you will encounter powerful Demon Beasts, and there will be danger then..."

Luo Zijun kept every word in mind.

Meng Hu gave a few other instructions, then waved his hand and said: "I will wait for you outside. You must come out before the sun sets. Otherwise, I will leave first."

After giving his instructions, he turned and went to the market.

!

While Luo Zijun was thinking, Shi Ming and Wang Cong had already teamed up and left.

Wang Yuru also left alone.

Xu Ziyin looked at him and sneered: "Do you want to team up with me? Five hundred taels, and I can protect you. Any Demon Beasts hunted will belong to me."

Luo Zijun ignored her and walked straight toward the eastern woods.

Xu Ziyin sneered and walked in another direction.

At this time, the sun had already risen high, but the woods were filled with towering trees that blocked out the sky, so the light was quite dim.

The air was also filled with a damp, rotten smell.

Luo Zijun stepped on the thick fallen leaves and walked forward cautiously, watching in all directions and listening to everything, constantly paying attention to any movement around him.

Having walked less than a mile, he suddenly stopped and turned around to look.

Behind him was empty, silent, and there was nothing there.

But he still looked behind him, motionless, his two fists already clenched.

Another moment passed.

A red shadow suddenly walked out from behind a large tree in the back.

"Tsk tsk, quite alert, aren't you."

A young girl wearing a red dress, with a slender figure and a pretty appearance, carried a Red Tasseled Spear on her back and looked at him with a sneer.

Luo Zijun said: "What do you want?"

A hint of mockery appeared on Xu Ziyin's face: "What? Scared? Back in the city, in the carriage, weren't you very impressive? Continue, then. Keep scolding me."

Luo Zijun said: "This is the first time I've met someone who actively asks to be scolded, so I'll grant your wish: your mother is dead."

Xu Ziyin's expression stiffened.

"Swish!"

The Red Tasseled Spear on her back suddenly came to the front, the spear tip trembling slightly as she pointed it at him and said: "Kneel down now, kowtow to me one hundred times, and compensate me with five hundred taels of silver, and I will spare you today. Otherwise... hmph, this is a good place for killing and burying bodies, I..."

Before she could finish speaking, her body suddenly swayed, she stumbled a few steps, and she immediately felt dizzy and saw black before her eyes.

Her expression changed drastically, and she said angrily: "You... what did you do to me? You..."

Before she could finish, her body suddenly went limp, and she fell to the ground, her dark, lively eyes wide open, filled with terror.

Luo Zijun waited for a while longer before walking up to her step by step, then squatted down and looked at her calmly.

Xu Ziyin's face turned deathly pale, and she said in terror: "You... what are you doing?"

Luo Zijun did not answer; he picked up a leaf from the ground, covered her eyes, and then began to untie the sash at her slender waist.

Xu Ziyin trembled in fear and said hurriedly: "Don't, don't touch me... I... I apologize, I won't cause you trouble ever again..."

Luo Zijun still did not speak; he untied her sash and began to touch her body.

"No, don't..."

Xu Ziyin was immediately frightened to tears.

Luo Zijun fished out her Storage Bag, took the leaf off her eyes, and looked at her, saying: "Open it and give me five hundred taels of silver, and I won't rape you. Otherwise, I'll rape you and then kill you... this is a good place for killing and burying bodies, after all."

Xu Ziyin said with tears in her eyes: "I... I have no money, there is only one tael of silver inside..."

"One tael of silver?"

Luo Zijun paused, began to undo the clothes at her chest, and said in a flat tone: "Then I'll rape you and then kill you."

"Don't! Don't... I, I will earn money for you! I hunted a Demon Beast today, and all the money from selling it will be yours!"

Xu Ziyin begged hurriedly while crying.

Luo Zijun stopped and said: "What if you don't hunt anything?"

Xu Ziyin said with tears rolling down: "I... I will definitely hunt something, please, don't touch me..."

Luo Zijun asked curiously: "Are you really that poor? You only have one tael of silver on you? Or are you lying to me?"

Xu Ziyin said while crying: "I'm not lying to you, all the silver I earn goes to pay off my brother's debts, wuu..."

Luo Zijun was stunned and said: "What did your brother do? That you have to pay off his debts?"

Xu Ziyin said with teary eyes: "He gets swindled by women every month; they blackmail him and make him write IOUs, and every time he owes hundreds of taels..."

Luo Zijun: "..."

That guy, is he still as lecherous and idiotic as ever?

"Forget it, seeing as you're so pathetic, I'll let you owe me these five hundred taels for now. However, the thing I hate most in my life is a brother-obsessed sister or a sister-obsessed brother. Since I've run into you, and you owe me money, then..."

"Bang bang bang bang bang!"

Luo Zijun suddenly flipped her over, raised his sandbag-sized fist, and unleashed a fierce barrage of strikes against her perky buttocks. After finishing the output, he stood up and said: "Remember, five hundred taels. If you dare to go back on your word, hmph... I'll rape you then kill you!"

Having said that, he strode away.

Xu Ziyin was covered in tears, and after crawling on the ground for a while longer, her body finally began to regain its strength.

Soon, the Internal Energy within her body could also be circulated.

She picked up the Red Tasseled Spear beside her, climbed up from the ground, and looked in the direction the other had left, tears welling in her eyes as she gritted her teeth and said: "If I, Xu Ziyin, do not avenge this insult, I swear I am no human!"

(End of this chapter)