Tumor Sword Immortal

Chapter 280 If they don't kill, fine.

When we returned to the cave, the barbecue was already set up.

Perhaps to avoid having his rabbit roasted over a fire, Han Youzhi obediently went down the mountain and bought fish, meat, vegetables, and garlic that Pei Xia had specifically requested.

If you're barbecuing but not grilling garlic, what are you even grilling for?

Having spent most of their time sleeping outdoors, the group had a deep understanding of barbecue, and even had the seasonings readily available. They ate until their bellies were bulging, feeling very satisfied.

However, Pei Xia seemed to be thinking about something from time to time during the process.

Pear was young, and after eating and drinking her fill, she went back to her room to sleep.

Pei Xia and Han Youzhi sat by the stream, tending the barbecue grill, and talking quietly.

"That's all..." Pei Xia repeated what Huang Bing had told him to Han Youzhi.

Of course, there's no need to relay those misunderstandings about Ji Shaofu.

Old Han chewed on a large piece of beef: "Hmm... So, you think it's unreasonable that he let you go so easily?"

"Some things are easier to do than to say." He sighed, feeling as if Huang Bing was certain that he would help him.

Still clueless, Pei Xia waved her hand, turned off the grill, and prepared to rest.

Although she said she was sleeping, she actually spent most of the night regulating her breathing. Around 3 AM, Pei Xia suddenly opened her eyes.

A faint sound of wind breaking came from the mountain forest beside the stream, mixed in with the mountain wind, and was very well hidden.

He frowned slightly, still wondering if someone was just passing by or if someone had come to explore his cave late at night.

Immediately afterwards, Han Youzhi's clear voice rang out from outside: "Who's lurking around like that?!"

The shrieking of the long nails mingled with the sounds of colliding spiritual energy. After only two exchanges, a scream echoed through the night sky.

Pear, still half asleep in bed, groggily opened her eyes: "What's wrong?"

Pei Xia gently rubbed her head: "It's okay, go to sleep."

Then, after straightening his clothes, he got up and opened the door.

Under the moonlight, on the open ground by the stream, Han Youzhi's black hair was loose, and she wore clothes that clung to her body. In her hand, she held the sword that Pei Xia had given her, and the blade was held against the neck of a figure.

This person was unfamiliar, appearing to be in his forties or fifties. At this moment, three bloody holes were exposed on his shoulders and right chest, likely caused by Han Youzhi.

His eyes were sunken, filled with shock and panic as he stared at Han Youzhi in front of him.

Pei Xia sensed his aura: "What is a mere Opening Mansion Realm cultivator doing barging into my cave so late at night?"

The man's voice was hoarse: "Come, come..."

He has considerable cultivation, but he doesn't seem to be a good person at handling affairs.

Pei Xia pondered for a moment, then asked in a fishing-like manner, "When Young Master Chai sent you here, didn't he tell you about the cultivation levels of the disciples in my cave?"

The cold light seeped into the skin of my neck, seemingly deepening in intensity.

He said with a wry smile, "He only told me to kill an outer sect elder, whose highest cultivation level was no more than Tongxuan."

Pei Xia and Han Youzhi exchanged a glance.

It really is Chai Yun.

When Pei Xia first came to Changjingmen, she had a conflict with Chai Yun, but later, Chai Yun went home and forgot about it and didn't cause any more trouble.

When registering for the martial arts competition in the illusion, although there was some friction with Han Youzhi, the method was nothing more than ordering Liu Yun to humiliate Pei Xia.

However, after today, he suddenly wants to take Pei Xia's life... The motive is not hard to guess.

"Just because I had dinner with Ji Shaofu?"

Pei Xia sighed: "Now I understand where his confidence comes from."

The "he" here naturally refers to Huang Bing.

Huang Bing had anticipated this, realizing it might not be the first time something like this had happened. Han Youzhi asked, "What do we do now?"

Pei Xia looked down at this Opening Realm cultivator. Most of the Opening Realm cultivators in the Changjing Sect were inner sect elders. Even if they were inclined to side with Chai Yun or the imperial court, they would never help him commit murder.

Therefore, this person is most likely the servant who secretly accompanied and served Chai Yun, as Huang Bing mentioned.

When asked about his fate, the man immediately trembled and said, "Elder Pei, please don't be offended. I was just following orders. The Chai family has been powerful for so many years, and I was coerced into it..."

He truly hadn't expected that an outer sect elder of the Long Whale Sect would have such a powerful expert guarding him!

In those few exchanges just now, the long nail pierced through the air and almost instantly tore apart his protective aura, destroying the magical artifacts he had accumulated over the years!
This woman looks young, but she is very likely a Transformation Realm cultivator!

It's hard to imagine just how powerful this man surnamed Pei must be to have such a young and beautiful Huayuan as his personal caretaker.

This is not to be trifled with, this is not to be trifled with. If only we could escape alive this time...

Pei Xia waved her hand: "Kill them."

Without the slightest hesitation, Han Youzhi's sword sliced ​​across his throat, blood splattering into the stream.

Seeing the corpse slump to the ground, she turned to Pei Xia and said, "If Chai Yun wants to kill you, then you don't need to be lenient with him. I think you can agree to Huang Bing's offer."

However, Pei Xia simply shook her head: "No need."

He stared at the assassin's corpse, his eyes deep, and said nothing more.

……

The martial arts competition was held as scheduled the next day.

When Pei Xia arrived at the foot of Xuanri Peak, Niu Wansan was already waiting for him. The two chatted and laughed as they went up to the martial arts arena at the summit.

It's hard to believe that Pei Xia was assassinated last night.

Today's competition was uneventful, and the second day was still mainly about selection, without much intense competition.

The difference is that Ji Shaofu did not attend the ceremony today.

Pei Xia withdrew her gaze from the high platform and casually glanced around, just in time to see Chai Yun, who was standing there dumbfounded in the crowd.

He stared at Pei Xia in astonishment, his eyes clearly saying, "How come you're still alive?"

Pei Xia smiled slightly at him and nodded.

In fact, Chai Yun was not the only one who was surprised at this moment.

Huang Bing, who was far away in the main hall, was also puzzled by the news he had heard: "You mean, the Chai family's retainers made some moves last night?"

Li Qi nodded: "I had already instructed the disciples who were cleaning. This morning they said that the small house where that person stayed was now empty. He must have gone out last night and hasn't returned yet."

It's normal to have any movement.

He had already prepared to rescue Pei Xia, but there was no news at all last night.

If you say that Pei Xia was not strong enough and was easily defeated—then why did he go to Xuanri Peak this morning?

Surely it couldn't be that the Grand Master of the Opening Realm was taken down by Pei Xia in an instant, could it?
Huang Bing frowned and looked at his apprentice: "Has anyone from his residence come to request a visit?"

"No."

That's even stranger.

With Pei Xia's intelligence, it wouldn't be hard to guess who wanted to kill him.

Knowing that Chai Yun wanted to kill him, how could Pei Xia still tolerate it?

Shouldn't he come here immediately, agree to his proposal from yesterday, and then work together to kill Chai Yun?

Li Qi noticed his master's confusion, but he couldn't interfere in such matters, so he could only ask, "What about the matter of arranging a competition between the two of them..."

Huang Bing thought for a moment, then patted his hand and said, "The plan remains unchanged. I want to see what this kid is up to."

(End of this chapter)