Chapter 7403
Taking the Opportunity to Recruit
Wherever the leg wind passed, it subtly created a layer of visible ripples of air, its power terrifying!
"not good!"
The two Lu family experts who were targeted changed their expressions drastically, their souls nearly leaving their bodies. In their haste, they used all their strength to cross their arms in front of them and activated their protective qi to the fullest extent!
"Snap...!"
A crisp, piercing sound of bones cracking instantly echoed through the night sky!
Immediately afterwards, two dull thuds rang out in succession!
The two men were struck head-on by a charging elephant. Their protective aura shattered instantly, and they were sent flying backward, tracing a tragic arc before crashing heavily onto the lawn several meters away, sinking deep into it!
"puff……!"
Two mouthfuls of blood gushed out, and the two of them fainted completely before they could even utter a groan. They were barely breathing and had obviously lost most of their cultivation.
In the blink of an eye, two out of six were gone!
The remaining four Lu family experts stopped in shock, frozen in place, staring at their companion lying on the lawn, his life hanging in the balance, their eyes filled with disbelief and terror.
One against six, not only unscathed, but also crippling two in an instant?! What kind of monster is this?!
"It's your turn."
The cold words still echoed in the night sky when Lin Zhenghao's figure vanished like a ghost, leaving only a faint afterimage.
Where is he?!
Watch out behind you!
Exclamations rose and fell, the four Lu family experts were thrown into disarray, and could only wildly swing their fists and feet to defend themselves.
But their vigilance was meaningless... Lin Zhenghao had already silently slipped into the middle of the four like a shadow!
There are no fancy moves, only extreme speed and terrifyingly precise attacks!
The black sword flashed like dark light, each movement precisely targeting vital points, either severing meridians or cutting joints, each strike deadly!
"Ugh!"
"Crack!"
"Pfft!"
Muffled groans, cracking bones, and the sound of sharp blades piercing flesh rang out one after another, weaving together a death symphony!
The Lu family, whose experts at the Celestial Realm were powerful enough to dominate the western region, were like toddlers learning to walk in front of Lin Zhenghao, completely powerless and unable to even touch the hem of his clothes!
A complete and utter crushing defeat!
Within moments, the remaining four were either lying down or kneeling, all severely injured and groaning in pain, completely incapacitated. The arrogance in their eyes as they looked at Lin Zhenghao was gone, replaced by a deep-seated terror and despair.
A terrifyingly powerful individual of this caliber would be a clan-level figure in any organization. How could he willingly condescend to be an insignificant "gatekeeper" here?! Just how much power does Xiao Chen possess?!
Just then, the villa's ornate iron gate slid open silently, and Xiao Chen walked out slowly with his hands behind his back.
His gaze swept indifferently over the scattered figures lying on the ground, groaning incessantly, before finally settling on the leader, the only one still barely conscious, curled up on the ground groaning incessantly.
Xiao Chen looked down at him, his voice so calm it betrayed no emotion: "If I'm not mistaken, it was Marquis Lü who sent you?"
The leader gritted his teeth, blood oozing from the corner of his mouth, and glared at Xiao Chen with venomous eyes, but refused to utter a word.
Lin Zhenghao stepped forward, his foot lightly lifting, and precisely placed on the man's only remaining intact hand, slowly applying pressure with his foot.
"Ah...!!!" The excruciating pain that felt like the pain in his fingers instantly swept through his body. He let out a shrill scream that was not human, his body convulsed violently, and his clothes were soaked with cold sweat mixed with blood.
"Answer the Lord's question." Lin Zhenghao's voice was colder than ice, devoid of any warmth.
"Yes Yes!"
The extreme pain finally shattered his will. Tears streamed down his face as he pleaded incoherently, "It was Young Master Lü... it was Marquis Lü who sent us! He told us... he told us to take Miss Zhou back! Spare me! My lord, spare me!"
Xiao Chen's gaze swept indifferently over the other few dying Lu family experts, and he calmly instructed Lin Zhenghao: "Except for this one, deal with the rest."
"Yes, sir." Lin Zhenghao bowed and accepted the order, then turned and walked towards the Lu family experts who had lost their fighting ability, his eyes showing no emotion whatsoever... He never questioned the reasons behind Xiao Chen's orders, only demanding absolute obedience.
Xiao Chen slowly squatted down in front of the leader. In his palm, there was a dark red pill with blood vessels running through its surface. It emitted a faint fishy smell, and it was clear at a glance that he was no good.
His voice was calm and even: "Take it, and then, please pass on a message to Marquis Lü Wen."
The man stared at the strange-looking pill, his eyes filled with extreme fear. He made a hoarse sound in his throat, but he didn't even have the strength to resist.
Before he could speak, Xiao Chen flicked his finger, and the dark red pill transformed into a stream of light, accurately shooting into his mouth.
The pill melted instantly upon entering his mouth, and a scorching and strange current of energy surged wildly through his limbs and bones. Wherever it passed, his meridians felt as if they were being burned by raging fire, causing him to convulse in pain, yet he couldn't even let out a scream!
"Ugh...!"
A shrill growl escaped his throat, and the man convulsed violently. Cold sweat mixed with blood soaked through his clothes, and the scorching heat within him gnawed at his meridians and internal organs like a maggot, causing him so much pain that he almost fainted.
Just then, Xiao Chen's icy words, like the whisper of death, clearly pierced his ears, devoid of any emotion, yet exuding a despairing sense of oppression:
"Tell Marquis Lü Wen to cherish these last moments."
"Tonight, I will personally visit Qiyun Manor... and take his life."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Chen casually waved his hand, and a gentle yet irresistible force swept up the man, throwing him several feet away like trash.
"Oh!"
The man fell heavily to the edge of the lawn, his bones feeling as if they were about to fall apart. The effects of the drug churned even more violently within him, bringing waves of tearing, burning pain and a feeling of utter exhaustion.
He scrambled to his feet, his eyes filled with extreme fear as he looked at Xiao Chen. Without daring to linger for even a moment, he staggered and ran frantically toward Qiyun Manor.
Xiao Chen watched his figure disappear into the night, the cold light in his eyes slightly diminished. Just as he was about to turn around and go back into the house, he heard two steady footsteps behind him, approaching from afar.
“Xiao Chen, the entire western region is now spreading rumors that you and the Lü family are destined for a life-or-death battle.” A slightly hoarse female voice rang out. “I think that right now, you might need the power of the ‘Blood Demon Society’.”
Xiao Chen didn't stop walking, nor did he even turn around. Just by his aura, he had already discerned who the newcomers were... Su Yu, and Jiang Xueren, the leader of the Northwest Branch of the Blood Demon Society whom he had met once before.
“I said I don’t need it.” His answer was crisp and decisive, leaving no room for argument.
Jiang Xueren wore a formulaic smile, but his tone revealed a certain certainty:
"You should know that the Lü family has invited a venerable master from Zhongnan Mountain this time. How can you possibly contend with them alone? Now that the Lü family has returned with the power of Zhongnan, they are the number one martial arts force in the western region, unmatched by anyone." (End of Chapter)