Chapter 36

Lian Rufeng's expression suddenly changed, and he instinctively fell to one side.

Boom!

A jet-black arrow shot over, and although a guard blocked it with his sword, the arrow exploded upon impact.

The guard let out a惨叫, and his entire body exploded, scattering in all directions.

Lian Rufeng and the others' expressions changed again. This arrow was not only fast but also had an unimaginable explosive power, making it impossible to block directly!

"Enemy over there!"

A guard shouted, pointing to the distance.

Lian Rufeng immediately saw a figure flash on the roof of a stone house in the village, a figure that seemed somewhat familiar.

Lin Xun?

Lian Rufeng's pupils constricted. Could it really be that thirteen-year-old boy?

"Charge!"

Without time to think, Lian Rufeng roared and led the charge into the village.

The village's terrain was complex, with many places to hide, making it difficult for archers to exert their full power.

Unlike outside the village, where there was no cover, and they could only be exposed and targeted like live targets.

These guards, all experienced in combat, naturally understood this and followed Lian Rufeng into the village.

Wu Henshui, watching from a distance, had an extremely pale face. How could he have thought that such a small village would hide such a powerful archer?

"Senior Wu, that arrow had an incredible force, seemingly not an ordinary weapon. If my guess is correct, the arrow should be inscribed with the 'Explosive Flame Spirit Pattern'!"

A nearby middle-aged man said in surprise.

This was one of Wu Henshui's capable subordinates, named Han Junshan, who possessed the cultivation of the True Martial Fourth Level. More importantly, Han Junshan was also an apprentice Spirit Pattern Master.

Although Han Junshan had lost hope of becoming a Spirit Pattern Master due to his资质, he had still studied the art of spirit patterns and had a keen eye.

Explosive Flame Spirit Pattern?

Wu Henshui's heart skipped a beat: "Your meaning is that there is a Spirit Pattern Master in the village?"

Han Junshan shook his head: "It's unlikely. The Explosive Flame Spirit Pattern is just one of the basic patterns. If I were to do it, I could also inscribe this pattern, but..."

"What do you mean?" Wu Henshui pressed.

"The quality of the spirit ink required to inscribe the Explosive Flame Spirit Pattern is extremely demanding, especially when inscribed on an arrow. Just one such arrow could sell for thirty copper coins in Donglin City. I find it hard to imagine how such a poor place could possess such valuable items."

Han Junshan frowned, this was what puzzled him.

Wu Henshui's eyelids twitched: "Are you saying there is a powerful expert in the village?"

Then he shook his head in denial: "No, if there were a powerful expert, they wouldn't need to hide and ambush us. Based on my judgment, the opponent's combat strength is not strong, which is why they act this way."

Han Junshan nodded: "I think the same. The few arrows just now must have consumed a lot of the opponent's strength. If we can seize this opportunity, we can definitely capture them."

Wu Henshui's heart stirred: "In that case, we might find out the origin of these arrows, and perhaps even make a fortune!"

Han Junshan smiled in agreement: "Exactly, who would have thought that in this poor village, there are not only dozens of acres of excellent spirit fields and a place with blood marrow sand, but also treasures like the Explosive Flame Arrow?"

Wu Henshui took a deep breath and said coldly: "So be it. Once Lian Rufeng and those country bumpkins deal with the opponent, all this will be ours!"

Han Junshan asked: "Senior Wu, should we go and support them?"

Wu Henshui sneered and looked at the distant village, saying leisurely: "A thousand-gold son does not sit in a dangerous place. Let those country bumpkins fight for us."

...

Fuyun Village was not large, but its streets were winding and chaotic. The houses in the village were not uniformly planned, built haphazardly, like a spider web.

If someone were to hide in it, it would indeed be difficult to find them.

Unless a True Martial Realm expert or higher came, with their powerful will, they could instantly lock onto the hidden presence. Otherwise, entering the village would only allow them to search by feeling and sight.

Lin Xun was not worried about this.

He knew that his opponents were all within the True Martial Realm, so he had moved all the villagers out of the village, using the complex terrain to ambush Lian Rufeng and his group.

This way, he wouldn't have to worry about Lian Rufeng using the villagers' lives to threaten him.

Huff... Huff...

At this moment, Lin Xun was hiding in a house, panting heavily, and taking out a water bag, gulping down large mouthfuls.

The water bag contained "Spirit Refining Paste," which could rapidly replenish spirit energy. Although he had only fired three arrows, it had drained most of his spirit energy.

This was thanks to his recent advancement to the True Martial Third Level and the refinement of his spirit energy through the spirit energy vortex, making his spirit energy extremely condensed and robust.

If it were in the past, he would not have been able to do this.

Feeling the spirit energy gradually recovering in his body, Lin Xun's expression was calm, but he inwardly regretted.

He had originally intended to kill Lian Rufeng with a surprise attack, but it didn't go as planned.

Thinking of this, Lin Xun's mind conjured up the image of "Wu Henshui." He didn't recognize the old man with the goatee, but his intuition told him that this old man was more dangerous than Lian Rufeng!

"What is the purpose of Lian Rufeng bringing such a powerful expert?"

Lin Xun frowned, knowing that things were getting complicated. He had originally thought it was just dealing with Lian Rufeng and his group, but now an unknown and dangerous figure had appeared, adding pressure to Lin Xun's heart.

Soon, his spirit energy was fully restored, and the surging power invigorated him. He cleared his mind of all distractions.

Lin Xun took off his white bone bow, switched to the Sky Piercing Saber, took a deep breath, and his figure flashed like a nimble cat, leaving the house.

This battle had already begun, and it was a matter of life and death, leaving no room for Lin Xun to think about anything else.

The village was no longer peaceful, with footsteps and shouts echoing, near and far, indicating that Lian Rufeng and his group were searching for Lin Xun.

"Three killed, twelve left. The most dangerous is the old man with the goatee, and Lian Rufeng cannot be underestimated..."

As he cautiously moved through the village alleys, Lin Xun quickly calculated.

When Lin Xun reached a corner of an alley, he suddenly paused, his eyes flashing with a cold light. Although he hadn't heard any sound, he sensed that danger was approaching.

Lin Xun held his breath and quickly moved to the wall, waiting.

Silently, a guard's figure appeared, moving lightly, alert, holding a knife in one hand and a shield in the other, fully on guard.

When Lin Xun saw the opponent, the opponent also saw Lin Xun, and the distance between them was only one meter.

Swish!

A green light flashed, and Lin Xun used the heavy slash from the "Slash" technique without hesitation, the momentum of the saber like a mountain rushing over.

The guard reacted quickly, roaring, advancing instead of retreating, raising his shield to block, and simultaneously thrusting his long knife with his right hand.

Boom!

But the guard underestimated Lin Xun's strength. With a loud bang, his shield shattered, and he was hit by a powerful force, flying backward and crashing into the opposite wall, his head tilting, and he fell to the ground, unable to get up.

Puff!

Lin Xun didn't hesitate, leaping forward and slashing the opponent's throat, blood spurting out.

Lin Xun then pounced like a leopard, his feet lightly touching the ground, and he turned and disappeared down the alley.

The opponent was only a True Martial Second Level, and to Lin Xun, he posed no threat. Thus, this sudden confrontation was won cleanly and decisively.

By the time Lin Xun disappeared, someone had already arrived, seeing the guard's body and letting out a roar of anger.

Not long after, a similar scene occurred in another corner of the village. A guard was carefully advancing when he was suddenly split open by a saber that came down from the wall, falling to the ground without even a scream.

Lin Xun, like a ghost, disappeared again.

In the days leading up to this, Lin Xun had walked through every corner of Fuyun Village, imprinting every possible hiding place in his mind, preparing for just such a situation.

In this situation, Lin Xun was prepared, while Lian Rufeng and his group were completely unprepared, caught off guard.

As time passed, Lian Rufeng and his group's expressions became increasingly grim, their hearts filled with indescribable anger and fear.

First, they were ambushed by arrows at the village entrance, then they entered the village and engaged in a "street battle" with real and fake attacks. Lian Rufeng and his group finally realized that the enemy had prepared everything!

A moment later.

"Lian Brother, the villagers are gone, and we can't use their lives to threaten the opponent. This is clearly a trap."

A guard, with a look of fear, said in a low voice.

"Shut up, of course I know!"

Lian Rufeng, looking at the six remaining people around him, was extremely frustrated. He realized the situation was bad and gathered his scattered subordinates.

But even he didn't expect that in just a short moment, five more people had died. Now, including Lian Rufeng, only seven people remained in the village.

"Lin Xun!"

Lian Rufeng's teeth were almost grinding to pieces. By this point, he was completely clear that his opponent was only one person, that thirteen-year-old, frail boy!

But...

Lian Rufeng also didn't expect that after just a few months, this boy, whom he had never taken seriously, had transformed into a completely different person, cunning and ruthless, with an incomprehensibly strong combat strength.

Clearly, Lu Ting and Qian Qi must have been killed by this Lin Xun!

"Where did that old bastard Xiao Tianren find such a ruthless little thing?"

Lian Rufeng thought.

Buzz!

Suddenly, that familiar strange whistling sound came from a distant place, the sound of something moving so fast that it tore through the air.

But to Lian Rufeng, it was like a death knell, and his expression changed again as he roared: "Damn it, here it comes again!"