Chapter 12: Mysterious Killer Slave

  The sky was darkening, the sun slowly setting behind the mountain peaks. The valley of Xuan Shi was shrouded in the shadows of the surrounding mountains. On a mountain path, two figures were walking slowly towards the valley, speaking in hushed tones.

  The young man in brocade clothes asked faintly:

  "Xuan Sha Nu, my father specifically transferred you from Shi Jian Ge to Xuan Shi Gu, do you know what it means?"

  A man with a vicious appearance followed beside the young man, his triangular eyes gleaming with cold light, and he replied in a low voice:

  "Leave Young Master alone, but are you asking me to squeeze out that Mine Head Old Five? I heard that Old Five is the confidant of Sixth Elder."

  Young Master Li smiled faintly and said lightly:

  "Xuan, stop talking nonsense. Don't interfere with these matters. Remember, once we're in the valley, you must be tough as a supervisor and squeeze out every last bit of potential from those mining slaves. Old Five is too weak, I've been thinking of replacing him for a long time. You'll supervise for two months first, if the mining output increases during this period, Father will speak to the clan and have you officially take over."

  Xuan Sha's face was icy cold as he said faintly:

  "Leave it to me, young master. I'm sure you've heard of the ruthless methods I use to deal with those mining slaves. If they don't get a taste of their own medicine, I'll be the one to ask questions."

  Gongsun Li nodded in satisfaction. If Xuan could push Lao Wu down, then the entire Xuan Shi Valley would fall under their father-son control. The sky grew darker and the shadows of the rocks deepened. As they climbed along the mountain path, both suddenly stopped in unison and lifted their heads abruptly.

  Behind the mountain rocks, more than a dozen men with knives and spears in hand suddenly emerged, all wearing coarse linen clothes and dressed as hunters. The crowd let out a loud shout and rushed towards Gong Sun Li and his companion.

  "He is Gong Sun's little brat."

  "That's right, it's him, Gong Sunli, the one in charge of Xuan Shi Valley. Don't let him get away."

  In the midst of chaotic shouting, over a dozen people raised their knives and forks in unison, their martial arts skills were extremely refined, and they coordinated with each other with great precision. The whirring sound of their weapons cutting through the air made one's heart tremble with fear, as everyone gazed at Gong Sunli, their eyes were all bloodshot.

  Gongsun Li and Xuanzi were shocked at the same time, and they simultaneously drew out their long swords. The sword tips danced in the air, with a continuous "dang dang" sound ringing in their ears.

  Xuan Sha Nu didn't know what kind of people these were and shouted at Gong Sun Li in surprise: "Young Master Li, who are...?"

  Gongsun Li's eyes were cold and his voice was low and menacing as he hummed, "It's this gang of bandits again. Xuan Sha Nu, don't show any mercy, kill them all to eliminate future troubles."

  Gongsun Liang was speaking when a burly man with a spear suddenly rushed over, striking three times in a row. Gongsun Liang's vital energy quickly rotated, and with two loud clangs, he blocked the spear on his sword. The third strike slanted upwards, pointing at the spearhead, and slid down smoothly, attempting to knock the spear away. However, this leader had extraordinary arm strength, as if born from a tiger or bear in the mountains. With a loud whoosh, the spear was swung outward with force, sending Gongsun Liang's long sword flying to one side.

  Gongsun Li involuntarily took a step back, his face flushing with anger and shame. He was also a strong practitioner of the Triple Heaven's Might technique, but unfortunately, he lacked actual combat experience, and had already fallen at a disadvantage after just one exchange.

  Two more men on the other side launched a sneak attack on Gong Sunli, their moves vicious and ruthless, the wind from their knives cutting to the bone. Gong Sunli was suddenly flustered and at a loss. He had been so careful everywhere, yet he still encountered danger in these mountains.

  These hunters, unaware of which relative had fallen to their own poisonous hands, had once been chased away by the strong in their tribe. They never thought they would get so close to the Mystic Stone Valley this time, and yet they dared to make a move openly. The cries for murder here will probably soon attract the attention of the guards in the Mystic Stone Valley, but they seem to be fearless.

  Gongsun Li's eyes turned cold, his long sword swiftly ejected, two loud "dang" sounds rang out as he parried the two knives, and with another loud "dang", a fierce shockwave was released, but he was forced to retreat one step by that iron fork.

  The leader glared with anger and took a step forward.

  Gongsun Li gritted his teeth, about to make a ruthless move, when suddenly he heard a dense clanging of metal beside his ear. Several people were simultaneously forced back by Xuě Shā Nú's long sword. Xuě Shā Nú descended like a large crane and landed beside Gongsun Li, the long sword in his hand humming with vibrations. A faint golden glow flashed on the sword, like a golden rainbow being forcibly infused into the blade.

  The leader's eyes suddenly showed extreme horror, and then he saw the sword in Xuanye's hand burst out from the gap between the iron fork, making a light sound, and the leader's neck was cut off by this sword. The head rolled down the mountain.

  This sword was too ruthless, and more than a dozen people were stunned at the same time. Gong Sunli couldn't help but feel great joy, he had long heard of Xuan Sha Nu's methods, and today he saw it with his own eyes and still felt shocked. Although they both had Jing Yuan Jin San Chong Gong Li, Xuan Sha Nu's killing power was far stronger than his.

  Xuan Sha Nu's sword edge continued to slash towards the two hunters holding knives beside Gong Sun Li. Those two saw their leader die, all loudly shouting, red-eyed and reckless, pounced on him like madmen, all using a desperate and defeated fighting style.

  A hunter behind him shouted in a sorrowful voice: "Second brother, third brother, the enemy is too strong, let's retreat first and find another day to avenge our big brother."

  Those two men with knives in their hands turned a deaf ear and swung the two blades, splashing and slashing towards Xuannü's body.

  Another man shouted loudly: "Second brother, third brother, the situation is unfavorable, we quickly retreat and make a plan." More than ten people turned back at the same time. The two men with knives had ferocious faces and shouted loudly: "Our elder brother is dead, we two will not live alone, we swear to live and die together with our big brother."

  Xuan's sword was too sharp, its cold light flashing everywhere, and with a "chi" sound, it pierced another person's chest.

  More than ten people simultaneously wailed, their eyes red with tears. In unison, they loudly shouted: "Second Brother, Third Brother, we swear to avenge you tomorrow!" More than ten people dispersed into the mountains and rocks, fleeing far away.

  Xuan Sha Nu's face was cold, and with another sword strike, he cut the last person's knife into two segments. The sword tip stopped at the person's throat, and he shouted loudly: "Tell me, who are your accomplices? Where are you all from?"

  That man suddenly burst out laughing coldly and violently, then his head shot forward, a jet of fresh blood spurted out, and he died after hitting the sword tip.

  Gongsun Li's face turned iron-green, and he let out a cold hum. This group of people was so miserable, but it really gave him a headache.

  His clan's power is vast, but it's impossible to always have his clan tied to him when he goes out. There will always be times when he's alone. This group of people are clearly not afraid of death. If they let the tiger return to the mountain this time, it will eventually become a trouble in the future.

  Gongsun Li was fretting, a sudden sense of foreboding arose in his heart, he abruptly lifted his head and looked towards the back of a mountain rock, loudly shouting: "Who is it? Come out!"

  In the twilight, a frail figure slowly emerged from behind the rocks. A piece of cloth covered his face, but judging from his forehead and eyes, he looked like a young man, with a hint of hatred in his gaze. The mountain wind blew up his clothes, revealing several obvious tears.

  This man is Li Ruo Dao. Before entering the Misty Valley, Gong Sunli must be eliminated, otherwise his father will suffer unknown cruel torture again. However, rushing to hurry, still saw a bloody scene on the spot.