Chapter 86

Chu Li pulled Gu Litong and vanished into the house in a flash.

Gu Litong's eyes were pressed shut by the wind, and through the narrow slits of his eyelids, he could only see distorted light and shadow, unable to make out anything clearly. All he could hear was the howling wind, which, under the fierce gale, made him feel increasingly nauseous, the sensation gradually intensifying.

After a moment, Chu Li suddenly stopped, and Gu Litong could no longer hold back his nausea, bending over and vomiting. He vomited a few more times.

Chu Li surveyed the distant courtyard and shook his head.

The guards of the Renguogong Mansion were still not showing up, truly enduring, calculating their move to strike when both sides were exhausted, aiming to crush them effortlessly.

Wiping the corners of his mouth with a handkerchief, Gu Litong straightened up, his face pale.

He found himself standing on a rooftop, the moon like a jade wheel, the night breeze gentle and refreshing, creating a beautiful night scene.

Chu Li stood with his hands behind his back, his blue robe fluttering, gazing into the distance thoughtfully.

Gu Litong shook his head inwardly.

Chu Li, known as the top young martial artist, had seemed laughable at first, a mere guard being the top martial artist. But now, it seemed the rumors were true; his lightness skill was truly formidable!

Chu Li activated the Great Round Mirror Wisdom, focusing on detecting any movements, ensuring there were no hidden threats, to prevent the Renguogong Mansion from gaining an advantage.

After a thorough check, he breathed a sigh of relief.

The Renguogong Mansion was divided into three groups: the four original guards of Gu Litong, the twenty currently engaged in battle, and another twenty lying in ambush about two hundred meters from the courtyard.

Chu Li's caution was due to the fear that Lu Yurong might have divided her forces into four groups, or that there might be experts from the outer realms.

Fortunately, everything was under control for now.

Forty people were fighting in the courtyard, evenly matched, the battle at a stalemate. As time passed, both sides' strength was being worn down, each side struggling to hold on, waiting for reinforcements.

The leader of the twenty Renguogong Mansion guards in ambush was a middle-aged, rugged man, resembling a lion with a prominent nose and piercing eyes.

He crouched in the shadow of the wall, motionless, his ears straining to listen.

He nervously calculated the timing, aiming to minimize casualties on his side while weakening the other side, finding the perfect moment to strike and achieve a great victory!

If he attacked now, his side would suffer fewer casualties, but the Yiguogong Mansion people would have the strength to escape, leaving few behind, which would be a failure.

The goal this time was to annihilate the enemy. After all the effort to set this trap and seize this opportunity, scaring them away would be a sign of incompetence, a failure.

If he attacked too late, the mansion would suffer significant losses, and the guards' anger could burn him alive, and the young miss might not be able to protect him!

"Brother Hu, should we charge now?" someone nearby whispered.

The middle-aged man shook his head.

"Miss has planned everything perfectly, this time we'll give them a real shock!" someone laughed.

The middle-aged man turned and glared, "Lower your voice!"

"Brother Hu, you're too cautious, how could the Yiguogong Mansion see through Miss's plan?"

"Don't underestimate the Yiguogong Mansion!"

"They probably didn't expect it to be a trap!"

"Don't celebrate too early, the mission isn't complete yet!" the middle-aged man said irritably, "Lower your voices, listen to the other side, if we're too late, we'll all be in trouble!"

Everyone fell silent, each one ready for a big fight, a great achievement within reach, just waiting to grab it!

Chu Li, from a distance, understood the middle-aged man's thoughts.

He was also waiting for the best moment, aiming to act before the rugged man, to quickly take control and not give them a chance.

Time moved slowly, a quarter of an hour felt like an hour.

Suddenly, Chu Li leaped into the air.

"Bang!" A thunderous sound echoed through the night sky, a golden sword glowing in the air, its light mingling with the moon.

Twenty guards from the Yiguogong Mansion rushed out of the darkness into the courtyard.

Their martial arts were stronger, their energy full, and they swept through the courtyard like a storm.

In an instant, the Renguogong Mansion guards fell to the ground. By the time the rugged man reacted and led his men to charge, the twenty Renguogong Mansion guards were all wiped out.

The rugged man rushed in and, seeing the situation, immediately shouted, "Fall back!"

Chu Li let out a long whistle.

The Yiguogong Mansion guards, who were pursuing, stopped.

Chu Li turned and smiled, "Brother Gu, the mission is complete, let's go!"

Gu Litong was confused, unable to hear the sounds of the battle from such a distance.

Chu Li pulled him and appeared in the courtyard.

"Junior Brother Chu!" The Yiguogong Mansion guards greeted him, overjoyed.

Chu Li was known as the top young martial artist in the mansion, and his timing this time was perfect, earning him admiration.

Chu Li clasped his hands and smiled, "Senior Brothers, you've worked hard."

"Not at all, not at all," everyone replied.

"Junior Brother Chu, why aren't we pursuing them?"

"Contentment is a virtue, pursuing further might lead to other traps."

"That's a valid concern, the Renguogong Mansion is too cunning!"

They had suffered many losses, and Chu Li's caution was justified.

Killing over twenty innate experts was a rare and significant victory.

"Finally, we've avenged our grievances!" Everyone was elated, even the injured ones were smiling.

Chu Li said, "Let's get out of here quickly."

"Follow Junior Brother Chu!" everyone agreed.

Chu Li suddenly frowned and waved his hand, everyone fell silent and looked at him.

Chu Li frowned, "They're really coming, head south, quickly!"

Everyone helped the injured and rushed out of the courtyard, following Chu Li south.

A middle-aged man stayed by Chu Li's side, the most respected among the guards, Cheng Wenhui.

"Junior Brother Chu, what's happening?" Cheng Wenhui asked softly.

Gu Litong was being carried by two guards, not needing Chu Li's help.

Chu Li said, "They have another ambush."

"Thank goodness, thank goodness!" Cheng Wenhui broke out in a cold sweat, "This Renguogong Mansion!"

Every time they clashed with the Renguogong Mansion, they were outmaneuvered, suffering significant losses, feeling both hatred and despair, and a hint of fear.

Chu Li said, "Four layers of ambush, truly formidable!"

He saw through the Great Round Mirror Wisdom that the fourth group of experts also numbered twenty, scattered throughout the city, some hiding in mansions, some in inns, and some on the streets.

After receiving the signal, they quickly gathered, giving Chu Li the chance to avoid them.

This method of dispersing troops invisibly earned Chu Li's admiration, truly indefensible, clearly the Renguogong Mansion had a strong presence in the city, concealing their identities.

Chu Li led them south, then east, then north, and finally west, circling around, making Cheng Wenhui and the others dizzy. They eventually escaped the small city and entered the vast forest.

Chu Li led the way, everyone moving through the forest, occasionally leaping onto tree branches, dashing under the moonlight.

All of them were innate experts, with endless internal energy and great endurance, running for half a night before stopping as dawn approached.

Chu Li's fluttering blue robe settled, and he turned to smile, "Alright, we've finally shaken them off, everyone, take a rest!"

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, lying lazily under the trees, even innate experts couldn't keep up with such a pace.

Gu Litong felt as if his body was falling apart.

He was carried by two innate experts, though he didn't exert himself, the wind in his face made him feel uncomfortable, like riding a horse.

Chu Li came to Gu Litong's side, "Brother Gu, you're almost there."

"Where are we going?" Gu Litong grunted.

"Jinghai City, ... not far from here, we can reach it tomorrow."

Gu Litong closed his mouth and eyes.

Cheng Wenhui smiled, "Junior Brother Chu, you take Brother Gu there, I'll lead the others!"

Chu Li pondered.

Cheng Wenhui smiled, "After Xiaofeng City, there will be people to meet us, I'll be careful!"

This time, they had inflicted a significant blow on the Renguogong Mansion, who would surely launch a frenzied hunt, mobilizing all their forces to eliminate them.

The Renguogong Mansion had grown stronger over the years, deeply infiltrating Chongming Road. An expert from the Renguogong Mansion could appear at any time, making it necessary to be extremely cautious.

Chu Li glanced at Gu Litong and finally sighed, "Let's all go back together."

"Junior Brother Chu, it's not necessary," Cheng Wenhui said.

Chu Li shook his head.

Cheng Wenhui did not argue further, also feeling uneasy. Lu Yurong's intelligence far surpassed the eldest son, truly terrifying. It was said that the third daughter was also very intelligent, but she only managed the internal laws of the mansion, with no opportunity to show her skills.

"I can go myself, no need for escort!" Gu Litong opened his eyes.

Chu Li smiled.

Gu Litong grunted, "They're focused on you, they won't care about me."

"Maybe not," Chu Li shook his head.

After a short rest, Chu Li led them on the journey again.

Originally, the distance was over a thousand miles, but with the detours, they covered over two thousand miles, taking five days to return to the mansion.

Gu Litong was dropped off at the city governor's residence in Jinghai City, becoming a gardener there.

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