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Chapter 117 Joining Forces with the Escort Agency to Fight the Enemy
Despite the fierce attack from the three, they remained completely composed.
Their teamwork was seamless; they dodged to the side or parried with their weapons, managing to neutralize all three attacks.
At this moment, Xiao Bao was curled up in an inconspicuous corner, his big eyes fixed on the battle, his heart filled with worry.
Just then, a flash of inspiration struck him.
He took a deep breath, concentrated, and began to unleash his unique ability.
As Xiao Bao exerted his strength, an invisible force quietly spread out.
The mysterious people felt a blur before their eyes, and the previously clearly visible target became indistinct.
Seizing this opportunity, Huan Yuechu's gaze sharpened, and her hands quickly formed hand seals.
In an instant, countless tiny ice needles appeared out of thin air and flew towards the mysterious group like a rainstorm.
These ice needles are extremely fast and exceptionally sharp.
Although the mysterious people tried their best to dodge, several of them were still hit and ended up with deep bloody marks on their bodies.
The mysterious leader was both shocked and furious to see one of his own men injured.
His face was terribly gloomy. He reached into his robes and suddenly pulled out a bell that emitted a faint black light.
As he gently shook the bell, a crisp yet eerie sound rang out.
Immediately afterwards, more and more dark figures emerged from the surrounding darkness, surging towards the group like a tide.
The situation quickly became increasingly critical.
Just at this critical moment, a rapid and loud sound of horses' hooves suddenly came from outside the temple, like a sudden storm, approaching rapidly from afar.
Everyone's hearts tightened, and they all turned to look. They saw a group of bodyguards dressed in tight-fitting clothes and looking dashing riding tall horses at high speed.
It turned out that the escort agency happened to be passing by and, upon hearing the sounds of fierce fighting coming from inside the temple, came to their aid without hesitation.
These bodyguards were all strong and well-trained, and their large numbers made them seem like a surging torrent that rushed into the battle.
The mysterious figures, who had initially held the upper hand, were caught off guard by the sudden turn of events, and their formation was completely disrupted.
Seeing this, Huan Yuechu and the others naturally wouldn't let go of this excellent opportunity.
They exchanged a glance, nodded in tacit agreement, and then launched a fierce counterattack.
In an instant, swords flashed and shadows clashed, and shouts of battle echoed through the sky.
The two sides were locked in fierce combat, each move and stance imbued with boundless power and killing intent.
However, despite the mysterious man's considerable strength, he ultimately could not withstand the combined attack of the escort agency and Huan Yuechu and others.
After a fierce and arduous battle, the mysterious man gradually lost his strength and began to retreat.
In the end, under the fierce attack of Huan Yuechu and the others, the mysterious man could no longer hold on and had to flee in a sorry state.
Watching the mysterious figure gradually disappear into the distance, Huan Yuechu frowned and looked solemn.
He knew that although he had successfully repelled the group of mysterious people today, the forces behind them would not give up easily, and more troubles would likely follow in the future...
Then, Huan Yuechu nodded slightly and gave Xu Yan a look.
Xu Yan understood immediately and calmly walked toward the leader of the escort agency.
When she reached the leader of the escort agency, Xu Yan bowed slightly and said softly.
"Thank you so much for saving us, brother. If it weren't for your and the other brave men's help, we would probably be dead by now."
The head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) waved his hand heartily and said loudly.
"Brother, you don't need to be so polite! It's common for me to help those in need. But those thieves are really not simple. They are ruthless and elusive. You must be more careful when you travel in the world in the future."
Xu Yan nodded gratefully and replied, "Thank you for the reminder, Chief Escort. I will keep it in mind. I wonder if the Chief Escort and his party intend to rest here? If you don't mind, you might as well stay in this temple for the night. Although this temple is a bit dilapidated, it can at least provide shelter from the wind and rain."
Upon hearing this, the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) laughed and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, brother! But please rest assured, we are all legitimate镖师, and we will never cause you any trouble." After saying that, he beckoned his men to enter the temple together.
As night fell, a bonfire blazed brightly inside the temple, illuminating the surroundings.
Xu Yan sat down with the people from the escort agency and chatted happily.
Everyone shared their experiences and anecdotes from their adventures in the martial arts world, with bursts of hearty laughter frequently erupting from them.
Before we knew it, the east was already turning a pale white.
The next morning, sunlight streamed through the dappled window and onto the floor.
Huan Yuechu, Xu Yan, and two others got up early, packed their bags, and prepared to embark on their journey again.
They approached the group from the escort agency and bowed to bid them farewell.
"My brave warriors, we are grateful for your rescue last night. We shall part ways here, and meet again!" Xu Yan said, clasping his hands in greeting.
The people from the escort agency all stood up, returned the greeting, and said goodbye, "Take care on your journey! May you all have a safe and smooth trip!"
Amidst mutual blessings, Huan Yuechu and the other three turned and left, their figures gradually disappearing into the distance until they vanished at the end of the road…
As they walked, Xiao Bao suddenly pointed to a strange flower by the roadside and exclaimed excitedly.
"Sister, look at that flower, it looks like I've seen it before."
Huan Yuechu looked in the direction he pointed, and saw that the flower had a peculiar shape and its petals shimmered with a faint light.
As they approached the flower, the surrounding scenery began to change, as if they had entered a misty, dreamlike realm.
Huan Yuechu realized something was wrong and tried to lead everyone to escape, but couldn't find an exit.
Just then, a clear voice rang out, "Now that you've gotten involved in this, don't think you can get away easily."
Huan Yuechu shouted, "Who are you? Why are you targeting us?"
The voice sneered, "How dare you pry into the affairs of the Fallen Domain?"
Wen Xingyu roared, "You cowardly coward, show yourself and fight if you dare!"
Suddenly, some glowing runes appeared in the fog and flew towards them.
Huan Yue concentrated all her spiritual power, struggling to resist the surging attack.
At the same time, Xu Yan and Wen Xingyu rushed to Xiao Bao's side without hesitation and used their bodies to protect him tightly.
However, despite the three of them giving it their all, the power of the rune was simply too great, and it looked like it was about to hit them.
At this critical moment, something unexpected happened.
Xiao Bao's small body suddenly radiated a dazzling light, like a rising sun.
Those originally menacing runes, upon contact with this light, seemed to have encountered their nemesis, disintegrating and disappearing one after another, turning into specks of starlight that drifted in the air.
As the runes dissipated, the entire illusion began to tremble violently, emitting a series of booming sounds.
With a crisp "crack," the illusion shattered like a mirror, scattering fragments everywhere.
When everything returned to calm, Huan Yue, Xu Yan, Wen Xingyu, and Xiao Bao found that they had returned to that familiar road.
Huan Yuechu's doubts deepened. It seemed that Xiao Bao's identity was becoming increasingly mysterious, and they were getting closer and closer to the truth.