Terrifying Heavens: I'll directly worship the Black Law of Fengdu!

Chapter 156 Lei's Death

What is rice bran? It's the outer husk that comes off during the processing of rice into rice. It's usually ground into powder and used to feed chickens and ducks. During times of famine, it was also used as a staple food for people. However, the outer husk is hard, and if it's not ground into a fine powder, it feels like sand in the throat, making it very unpleasant. No one would eat it unless absolutely necessary…

Tang Shanshan felt like her throat was about to give out; even swallowing her saliva hurt. Her face was ashen, and she stared blankly at the small window of the woodshed, waiting for death to come.

The woman who came from the mountain village was not one to remain untainted by the mud; in fact, she was not even a virgin.

Tang Long is a beast, and the others in the mountain stronghold are beasts too.

She wanted to live with some dignity, but she also wanted to become a beast.

A shadowy figure occasionally moved outside the small window of the woodshed. She knew that the death of the young master of the Jiang family would surely enrage Master Jiang, and with the Jiang family's wealth, a bandit suppression would be a piece of cake! If her brother Tang Long were to be defeated, many of the mountain stronghold's dirty secrets would be exposed to the light of day…

She was doomed.

Just then, the sound of a lock being opened came from outside the door; the wooden door creaked open.

Lei's figure came into view. He looked around before slipping inside, holding a strangely shaped key in his hand, which seemed to be a lock-picking tool.

Tang Shanshan was somewhat confused about Lei's purpose.

Lei pulled out a dagger and cut the ropes binding Tang Shanshan's wrists and ankles. He lowered his voice and said, "We're going to Tiger Head Mountain tonight to attack the stronghold. Master Jiang and Mr. Li are very aggressive. Your brother is doomed. I'm afraid they'll attack you, so you'd better run now..."

With Lei's help, Tang Shanshan slowly stood up, swallowed a large black pill that Lei handed her, and her face regained color, her body gradually regaining some strength.

During her first two days at the Jiang family home, she had only glanced at the man out of curiosity; she never expected him to come and save her.

Seeing that she was moving slowly, Lei simply carried her on his back, peeked out the door, rushed out of the woodshed, and ran wildly through a secluded, dark corner!
Tang Shanshan asked, "Why did you save me?"

Lei felt the woman's warm breath on his neck as she spoke, and his whole body went weak. But now was not the time to indulge in tenderness. He forced himself to calm down and said, "I just think you're not that kind of bad woman. You can escape, don't go back to the mountain stronghold, go far away and find your own freedom..."

Tang Shanshan was somewhat dazed.

Just then, a hoarse voice rang out: "You stupid, damned bastard, you're asking for it."

The two of them trembled!

Tang Shanshan turned her head and saw something rushing towards her with a strong gust of wind—a black teapot! She couldn't dodge in time, and the teapot exploded on her forehead, drenching her head with tea leaves and hot water!
Lei was shocked, because the newcomer was none other than the Hebei Knife King who had been teaching Li Xuan knife skills these past few days. The old man was over seventy years old but still had muscles that rivaled those of young people, and his strength was extraordinary.

The Sword King hates those who drag the team down at crucial moments. While everyone was discussing how to suppress the bandits, Lei secretly came over to release the bandit leader's sister.

Kill!

He suddenly drew the large knife hanging at his waist, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

With long strides and hands wielding the knife, he swung left and right like a vertical windmill sweeping towards the two of them. If it had hit them, Tang Shanshan and Lei would have been seriously injured...

The sound of a sharp blade cutting through flesh!

Tang Shanshan let out a shrill scream. She had been stabbed deeply in the shoulder. The blade was sharp and powerful, severing her entire arm. Blood splattered onto Lei Yi's back.

Lei knew that he was no match for the Sword King if he carried Tang Shanshan on his back, so he dodged to the side, put her down, and reached for his waist with his right hand. He saw a chain hook disguised as a belt fly out and hit the big sword!
Bang!

Sparks flew everywhere! He swung the grappling hooks like windmills, engaging in a fierce battle with the Sword King!
The Sword King's swordplay was unpredictable, but his moves lacked the sharpness of his youth. Although he suppressed Lei, he couldn't quickly defeat him...

The constant clanging of the grappling hook and the broadsword quickly attracted the attention of others.

The other three, Fengyudian, rushed over.

Although Lei had physical strength, all his combat experience came from monsters and zombies. He was suddenly stabbed in the abdomen, and blood stained the hem of his clothes.

Seeing this, Feng Yudian hurriedly joined the battle.

The Sword King suddenly felt immense pressure and roared, "So you're all going to help the bandits?!"

Feng apologized as he fought, "I'm sorry, sir, Lei is our brother. I really can't stand by and watch him be killed by you... Please, have mercy on us!"

The Sword King roared in fury: "First, ask my sword if it agrees!"

Seeing this, Feng gave the order: "Lei, forget about this woman. We're in trouble ourselves. Let's force the old man back first, then jump out and leave Fukang County. Don't ever come back..."

Lei clutched his abdominal wound with his left hand, glanced back at Tang Shanshan, and gritted his teeth, saying, "You guys go. This is the first time in my life I've fallen in love with a woman, so let me die with her!"

Feng almost choked, his hands slowing down slightly, and he practically roared, "Lei, do you even have a brain?!"

Swish!
A flash of cold light shot out from the angle!

Lei's expression changed drastically. His moves were outdated, and he hadn't come up with any new ones. How could he possibly block that cold light?
Feng, holding the hook handle, slammed it down hard. With a clang, the impact struck the cold light, causing him to stagger back several steps. He barely managed to regain his balance and looked up. The cold light fell into the hand of Li Xuan, who was walking from a distance. It was... a Miao sword about 1.4 meters long...

Li Xuan's gaze fell on Tang Shanshan, who was covered in blood, and then on Lei's face. He said, "We are about to wipe out the bandits. If you release Tang Shanshan, she might kill everyone..."

Lei: "I...I know I was wrong, I'm willing to die with her."

Li Xuan said, "Mm."

He suddenly exerted force with his feet, and his figure darted out like a cheetah, moving at an extremely fast speed, which startled everyone!

The wind came and blocked it!
Li Xuan clenched his left fist and slammed it into his eye socket, making him see stars.

Lei kept saying he wanted to die with Tang Shanshan, but when he saw Li Xuan coming up like a wolf, he was afraid and subconsciously raised the grappling hook in his hand!
Swish!
The long blade cleaved downwards and then swept horizontally in the middle!
A flash of cold light passed by Lei's waist...

The wind, rain, and electricity were all stunned.

Lei stared stiffly at his abdomen, where a red line had appeared across his waist. Then, his upper body involuntarily slid down and fell to the ground...

He wasn't dead yet. With difficulty, he looked at Tang Shanshan, his hands digging at the ground, his fingers trying to touch the hem of her clothes: "We've only known each other for a few days. Would you... be willing to spend your next life with me?"

Tang Shanshan's mind went blank, her body trembled, and she moved back a little.

Lei's pupils contracted in disbelief. Finally, a bitter smile appeared on his face, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. He looked at his fellow disciples and said, "I...I'm sorry to Master, I'm sorry to you all...Please apologize to Master for me, your unfilial disciple..."

(End of this chapter)