Chapter 38: Night Encounter with a Spy

  Walking in the dark and dense forest, Han Li vigilantly opened up his senses. The mountain path that was already blurry to ordinary people's eyes was as clear as day to him.

  He was so cautious, not in defense of wild beasts in the mountains and forests, but a kind of habitual reaction that had been cultivated.

  It is known that since the Seven Mysteries Gate moved to the Colorful Clouds Mountain Range, the few large and small animals in the mountain forest were gradually swept away. Not to mention the ferocious beasts, even the various poisonous snakes in the wild have become food for many disciples.

  This cautiousness, in an unfamiliar environment, always keeping his ears and eyes open, was not something he was born with. It was after the last time he escaped from Mo Daifu's hands, after repeated consideration, that he deliberately cultivated it later on. This good habit would allow him to avoid many unexpected events in his future actions, reducing the risk factor to its lowest limit.

  The mountain wind seems to be getting stronger and stronger, with one wave after another of "whirring" sounds, making people feel a little creepy.

  Han Li felt that he was about to leave the edge of the forest.

  He let out a soft sigh as he walked alone in this dark and dense forest, which had been weighing heavily on his mind.

  Han Li quickened his pace, taking bigger strides than before, as if he wanted to get out of the forest as soon as possible.

  Suddenly, a fierce mountain wind blew over.

  After the mountain wind passed, Han Li suddenly stopped his footsteps, as if he had found something unusual. He furrowed his brow and then tilted his neck, listening intently with his ear to one side.

  After a moment, Han Li's expression gradually became solemn, and he heard faint footsteps in his ears. Although the owner of the footsteps was very light and far away from Han Li, it was indeed two people walking towards him, getting closer and closer.

  With a light flash of his body, Han Li slipped into the dense forest by the side of the road like a spiritual cat, agile and silent.

  His figure stopped behind a large tree about ten to twenty feet away from the small path, his entire body curled up into a small ball, hiding behind the trunk of the tree. From the front of the tree, not even a thread of his clothes could be seen.

  After finding a good hiding place, Han Li's heart slightly calmed down.

  It's not that he is too sensitive, but in such a remote place, at this time of strong winds and dark moon, it's quite unreasonable for two people to come here, nine out of ten, there must be some shady business.

  He didn't want to be killed and silenced for accidentally uncovering someone's secrets.

  However, if he himself is safe and sound without any danger, Han Li would be more than happy to listen to other people's little secrets. He isn't a stubborn hypocrite, and wouldn't reject such a good opportunity that comes knocking on his door.

  "...arranged for someone to help the master down the mountain..."

  A low, muffled voice came from afar, intermittently carried by the wind. At this time, the mountain gusts were very strong, and most of the voices were blown away by the fierce wind, only a small part of the sound reached his ears.

  Han Li was shocked, never expecting to have actually overheard such a shocking secret. In this land of several hundred miles, the only one who could be called the leader of the gang was the leader of the Wild Wolf Gang, "Golden Wolf" Jia Tianlong. That such a great enemy of their own sect would be heard here was really quite intriguing.

  Jia Tianlong, in the eyes of the Seven Mysteries Sect disciples, is a bloodthirsty demon with no discount. In rumors, he has broad shoulders and waist, green face and fangs, violent temper, eats human flesh three meals a day, drinks human blood alive, like an inhuman existence, which really scared many young disciples in the sect.

  However, according to Lei Feiyu's account, the actual situation was not so. Jia Tianlong was not only not tall and intimidating, but also slender and handsome, and his age was not great, only in his early thirties, which was contrary to the rumors. But his iron-blooded personality that would kill people at any moment was as real and terrifying as the legend had it, otherwise, with his appearance, how could he keep the other gang members who were originally bandits under control?

  Han Li thought back to his memories of Jia Tianlong, and a chill ran down his spine. He hastily curled up his body even tighter, slowing down his breathing.

  "...this time... steal... list of names to take action..."

  Another wave of low voices, faintly and vaguely transmitted, was much clearer than before. At this time, the two people should be closer to Han Li.

  Han Li didn't dare to breathe loudly, knowing that if he was discovered, there would be no escape, these two must be spies from the Wild Wolf Gang and would never let a third person live to know their secret.

  "...the plan...is about to...haven't...hurry..."

  The two people's conversation gradually became softer, and it seemed they had reached the core of the matter.

  After a while, the sound grew louder again, but then it was no longer audible, only the rustling of the wind passing by their ears, they had already walked past the mountain road in front of Han Li, and their figures gradually disappeared into the distance.

  For a moment, Han Li remained crouched behind the tree, not daring to move, until he was certain with his Long Spring Fist that there was no one else within tens of meters. Only then did he slowly get up.

  This time, he managed to save his life, fortunately discovering the movements of two spies in advance. Otherwise, he would have met them head-on. Judging from their identity, he was bound to be silenced, and more tragically, with his skills, there wasn't even a glimmer of hope for escape.

  Han Li stood still on the spot, gently rubbing his chin with his hand, gazing in the direction where the two had disappeared, a thoughtful expression on his face.

  Judging from their incomplete conversation, it seems that the other party is going to take some action unfavorable to the Seven Mysteries Gate in the near future, and this action has a great deal to do with a certain list.

  What was even more unexpected for Han Li was that even though he hadn't seen the specific appearance of these two people, he had recognized one of their voices.

  Although he had only met him once or twice, relying on his extraordinary memory that was different from ordinary people, he still linked the person in the conversation to the inconspicuous manager of the large kitchen on the mountain.

  This man, who had sold rabbits to him and in his impression loved to take advantage of others, with a eight-character beard and a merchant-like appearance, would be a spy from the Wild Wolf gang. This was really a test for Han Li's nerves.

  But thinking back, it's not something too unexpected. Only with such an identity can one frequently go up and down the mountain, and when passing on messages, they won't attract other people's attention.