Ning Dao Covered with Snow

Chapter 349 Evacuation
Si Buping's large force landed one after another. They found two men in black lying on the ground. One of them was already dead, while the other was still alive but unable to move due to poisoning.

Si Buping ordered his men to guard the still-living man in black. Then they found the footprints of Xiao Wang and his group and followed them up the mountain.

When they were almost halfway up the mountain, they suddenly heard a strange noise, and then a large number of boulders rolled down towards them!

Those who knew how to use light-body skills leaped up to avoid the boulders, while those who didn't could only tumble and crawl down the mountain to escape.

After the boulder rolled down, Si Buping landed back on the ground. Many trees had been knocked down by the boulder, and the view in front of him became much wider.

He looked up and spotted Hengqing Temple located halfway up the mountain. He immediately led his men to speed up and head straight for Hengqing Temple.

Whoosh whoosh!
A massive amount of flint arrows rained down from the sky, like a torrential downpour of fire, covering the entire area.

Si Buping swung his sword to deflect the flying fire arrow. The fire arrow landed and the flames ignited the grass and trees. Sparks spread through the mountains and forests, indicating that the Five Gods Sect intended to set the mountain on fire.

Hengqing Temple is located in the mountains, so if a fire breaks out, it will certainly not escape destruction.

The Five Gods Cult dared to do this because they must have been prepared to flee.

Si Buping was ordered to suppress the Five Gods Sect. The emperor even made an exception and transferred 3,000 troops from the Left Jinwu Guard to him. With such a grand display, he had to complete the mission before he could return with his face!
However, the flint arrows had already set the forest ablaze, and many of them were injured.

If this continues, they will be burned alive in the fire.

Si Buping glanced at Hengqing Temple not far ahead. Although unwilling, he had no choice but to order a retreat.

They hurriedly descended the mountain and ran back to the riverbank. Looking back, they saw the entire mountain smoking, flames raging through the forest, animals that originally lived in the mountain fleeing for their lives, and the air filled with the smell of burning.

Si Buping's expression was extremely solemn. The Five Gods Sect members should have already been evacuating by now, but the sea of ​​fire blocked their way into the mountains.

Are they just going to stand by and watch the Five Gods Sect leave?

No, there must be another way!
Si Buping was unwilling to give up. The Five Gods Sect dared to set fire to the mountain, so they must have left themselves a way out. Otherwise, they would have been left to die in the mountains. As long as they found that way, they could wipe out the Five Gods Sect in one fell swoop!
He ordered his men to search for clues along the foot of the mountain, and they unexpectedly encountered two people.

"Let go of me! I can walk by myself!" Nie Xiayun forcefully shook off the guard's hand. Mo Wendao walked beside her. Both of them had mud on their shoes, their clothes were dirty, and their faces were covered in sweat. They looked very disheveled, but fortunately, neither of them was injured.

The two were brought before Si Buping.

"Grand Master, we found these two suspicious-looking people at the foot of the mountain on the other side. They are very likely lookouts sent out by the Five Gods Sect."

Upon hearing this, Nie Xiayun immediately objected, roaring angrily, "Bullshit! I am sworn enemies with the Five Gods Sect, how could I possibly become their lackey?!"

Master Mo, recognizing Si Buping's extraordinary status, bowed to him and said, "I am a Taoist monk. I offended the Five Gods Sect and was imprisoned in their dungeon. Just now, this old lady and I barely managed to escape from their clutches."

Si Buping narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing them as he asked, "How can I believe what you say?"

"I am an old acquaintance of the current Prime Minister, Xiao Gong, and his grandson, Xiao Liulang, is my disciple. If you don't believe me, you can go and verify my identity with the Xiao family. I would never collude with the Five Gods Sect!"

Upon hearing this, Si Buping's expression became subtle: "That's quite a coincidence."

Master Mo was puzzled: "What do you mean by that?"

"Xiao Liulang and his friends went into the mountains just now. They should have entered Hengqing Temple by now. Didn't you run into them when you came down the mountain?"

Master Mo was both surprised and anxious: "Why would he come here to take such a risk instead of staying at home?!" "Xiao Liulang came here to save someone."

Master Mo's heart stirred. The only person who could make Xiao Wang so reckless must be that descendant of the Ning clan.

He turned to Nie Xiayun and said, "My disciple must have gone to rescue your granddaughter."

Nie Xiayun was worried about her granddaughter's safety the whole way.

They had previously agreed that Yan Ciwan would lead the disguised Danxiazi to distract the Five Gods Sect members, while Master Mo would take the opportunity to escape Hengqing Temple with Nie Xiayun. Once Yan Ciwan had shaken off the pursuers, he would come down the mountain to meet them.

They waited for a long time at the foot of the mountain, but Yan Ciwan never appeared.

At this moment, a fire broke out in the mountains, and as far as the eye could see, there were red flames everywhere. Nie Xiayun's worries had reached their peak, and she could no longer hold back, so she said anxiously.

"Aci must have fallen into the hands of that old bastard He Yinuo. I have to go and save her!"

Hearing their conversation, Si Buping's gaze lingered on Nie Xiayun's face, and he suddenly asked, "Is the old lady Aci's maternal grandmother?"

Nie Xiayun was in a state of utter confusion, so her attitude was very poor: "So what if it is?!"

One of the guards shouted, "How dare you!"

Si Buping raised his hand, signaling the guards behind him to shut up. He then said to Nie Xiayun, "We are here on the orders of the Sage to annihilate the Five Gods Sect. Can you tell me how you came down the mountain?"

Upon hearing this, Nie Xiayun's attitude immediately softened considerably: "We came down from a small path on the back mountain. That path is located in a shady spot, and there is a stream beside it. It should still be passable now. I can take you there, but you have to take me with you up the mountain."

The path was actually found by Master Mo, who was well-versed in feng shui and deduced its location by analyzing the course of mountains and rivers.

He was very worried about his apprentice's safety and immediately said, "I want to go with you too!"

Si Buping needed their help to guide him, so he readily agreed, "Okay."

……

Inside Hengqing Temple, Ayou and Que Niang, along with other divine servants, were fleeing for their lives. Not far behind them, Ashan held a knife in his hand, the blade stained with blood, clearly indicating that he had just killed someone.

He looked at the women fleeing in terror, his eyes filled with no pity, only the malice and mockery of a cat playing with mice.

A man in black rushed over and reported to Ah Shan.

"We've released the boulders and flint arrows. The imperial court's henchmen have been driven back by us, and they shouldn't dare to approach here again anytime soon."

Ah Shan smiled and said, "Well done! Call all the brothers and evacuate immediately."

"But the Shaman and A-Bat are still at the underground altar and haven't come out yet."

"Go and tell Ah Fu to hurry up. I'll deal with these rats and then I'll join you."

"Yes!"