lcionline Chapter 248 Carrying Sacks into the City
Chapter 248 Carrying Sacks into the City
At this time, apart from those thugs, Ding Yi had dealt with all the worshippers who had initially surrounded them in the town. However, what puzzled the others was that, until now, no other worshippers had appeared to stop them.
But what worried Li Wanyun even more was the master uncle that Du Wang had mentioned. She wondered where he was now and whether he was watching them with a mocking attitude.
Li Wanyun dared not think too much about it, but no matter what, this assassination mission was inexplicably completed. Even if they could not return to Qingzhou, everything they had done was already worthwhile.
No one dared to ride horses, and they hurried on foot towards Wangyue City. Along the way, they took off their coats and hoods, revealing the rattan armor they wore underneath.
In this way, they could disguise themselves as patrolmen returning to the city.
Once you enter the city, you can find another opportunity to return to Guanyue City.
Although the steps were simple, Li Wanyun felt a heavy weight in her heart.
Without Hong Yuan, the biggest pawn, every step Wangyue City takes from now on will have to be taken with extreme caution, and things will not be as smooth as before.
Moreover, Du Wang's death cannot be kept secret for long. Once the entire city is under martial law, the danger facing everyone will increase.
As for the expert at the Divine Travel Realm that the cult sent out this time, no one knows what he is doing at the moment. Could it be that he was really killed by that demonic monk from the Divine Palace of Baiyun Temple?
A jumble of thoughts swirled in Li Wanyun's mind, making her feel weak.
"Elder Li! Look ahead!"
Just then, a voice interrupted Li Wanyun's thoughts. It was Zhao Sheng pointing ahead and calling out softly.
Li Wanyun looked up and saw a large group of people suddenly appear in front of her, rushing towards them. Her heart skipped a beat.
Has it been discovered?
So fast?
Li Wanyun frowned, her palms already damp with sweat, but there was nothing she could do but take it one step at a time.
Soon, the army from Wangyue City arrived beside Li Wanyun and the others.
"Halt!! What's happening in Mo City ahead?!"
A man who looked like a general reined in his horse and frowned as he looked at Li Wanyun and the others.
"My lord, they're all dead! They're all dead!!"
Just as everyone was in a panic, Ding Yi suddenly burst into tears and shouted.
The general looked at Ding Yi and immediately flew into a rage:
"What kind of behavior is this, crying and wailing?! Which team are you on?!"
Ding Yi quickly said:
"I am a subordinate of Centurion Hong Yuan of the Ninth Battalion!"
Upon hearing this, the general immediately frowned:
"Hong Yuan?"
Ding Yi quickly said:
"My lord, the county town ahead was attacked. We fought our way out of the encirclement and headed to Wangyue City for reinforcements. It's wonderful to see you, General!"
Upon hearing this, the general raised an eyebrow. In fact, he had just received an urgent message saying that the supply city at the front had been attacked and requesting immediate support.
The Buddhist disciple Du Wang was in the supply city. At first, the people in the city were somewhat skeptical. After all, who would dare to ambush the Buddhist disciple on Baiyun Temple's territory? Besides, he had Kong Xuan by his side.
However, since it was an urgent message, they had to put on a show, so the city dispatched a hundred-man cavalry unit to rush over and investigate.
"Attacked? By whom?"
The general frowned and couldn't help but ask.
"It's the Yin Yang Palace! My lord, they appeared out of nowhere and are killing everyone they see!!"
Ding Yi said with a mournful face.
Yin Yang Palace?
The general's expression was somewhat strange. He then looked at Ding Yi and the others, pondered for a moment, and then waved his hand, drawing five men from the ranks. He then spoke:
"Take them back to the city. The rest of you, full speed ahead!!"
After the general finished speaking, he spurred his horse, and the demonic horse let out a roar and charged forward with its men.
Seeing this, the others sped up to catch up, and in an instant, the entire plain was filled with flying mud as a large group of people rushed toward the county town ahead.
Upon seeing this, Li Wanyun and the others breathed a sigh of relief.
But they also noticed something strange: the package on Ding Yi's back had disappeared at some point.
"You guys, hurry up!"
Among the remaining men, a quartermaster, holding a long spear, pointed at Ding Yi and the others and roared.
Ding Yi's expression suddenly darkened, and he said to the person beside him:
"Gentlemen, why aren't you making a move?"
Upon hearing this, Li Wanyun and the others immediately reacted, but Ding Yi was the fastest. He rushed forward in a flash, drew his long sword from his waist, and slashed down at the centurion.
This centurion was merely a worshipper in the Xuanji Realm. At that moment, he only felt a blur before his eyes. Just as he was about to make a move, he felt a chill on his neck, and then his fine head was severed off.
The remaining few were also slaughtered on the spot by Li Wanyun and her group as easily as cutting melons and vegetables.
Ding Yi looked at the fallen corpses with some regret, because these people were just human demons controlled by Baiyun Temple, and there wasn't even a demonic monk among them.
"Ding Yi, why are you in such a hurry every time you kill someone?"
Li Wanyun kicked a corpse away, then looked at Ding Yi and asked.
"I'm used to it, let's go."
Ding Yi didn't hesitate. He darted to the side and returned to the crowd a moment later, carrying a sack.
"..."
Upon seeing this, everyone realized that Ding Yi had somehow managed to hide the sack.
"Gentlemen, after we enter the city, I will try to apply for permission to leave as soon as possible. We will leave as many as we can."
Li Wanyun said as she ran forward.
"Elder Li need not worry. Being able to fight alongside you all across thousands of miles is enough to make this life worthwhile."
Zhao Sheng simply smiled wryly.
"Alas, it's a pity we can't see these evil gods destroyed."
Liu Feng looked at his empty sleeves and felt a little sad.
Everyone understood that the journey was fraught with peril, but fortunately, the mission was accomplished, so they could die without regrets.
Ding Yi carried the sack, looking at the tragic expressions on everyone's faces, but he didn't say anything. He just stared at the approaching Wangyue City, lost in thought.
Finally, Ding Yi and his group arrived at the foot of Wangyue City.
The soldiers guarding the city frowned as they looked at Ding Yi and his group. Just as they were about to ask a question, Ding Yi said:
"Open the city gates quickly! We have important news to report!"
The soldier gripped his spear and immediately shouted:
"What's the big deal?!"
Ding Yi snorted coldly, then took out the token he had taken from the squad leader and flashed it at the man.
"I am acting on the general's orders to send an urgent, confidential report. How dare you, a mere gatekeeper, know this?!"
Upon seeing this, the gatekeeper dared not ask any more questions. After all, General Wang had just left the city to investigate something, and if he was delayed, his life would be in danger.
Moreover, Ding Yi and his group consisted of only five people, and judging from their attire, they were wearing standard rattan armor from within the city. Upon realizing this, the gatekeeper quickly put away his spear and allowed Ding Yi and his group of five to enter the city.
Upon entering the city, Li Wanyun and the others' expressions immediately improved; they had actually passed the first hurdle so easily.
However, time was still of the essence, because once that cavalry returned, everything would be exposed.
We must race against time!!
Thinking of this, Li Wanyun immediately led the group toward the barracks. They needed to obtain Hong Yuan's token and then figure out a way to leave the city.