164: Three forces

Jiang Donghua leaned back against the soft cushion with his eyes closed. Red Silk's fingertips massaged his shoulders with just the right amount of pressure, while Bi Yao knelt beside him, gently pressing his arms.

"The Fighting Qi Continent truly values strength!"

He sighed to himself.

"These two women, putting everything else aside, their skill in serving others is truly first-class."

Red Silk's technique was delicate, her fingertips carrying a trace of warm Dou Qi that slowly seeped into his meridians, making him feel completely comfortable.

Bi Yao, with downcast eyes, moved gently, as if afraid of displeasing him.

"Tsk, enjoyment truly is the beginning of decadence!"

Jiang Donghua mocked himself internally.

"I should have bought a few maidservants at the auction earlier; at least they could have helped relieve fatigue during the journey."

Just as his thoughts drifted, the carriage curtain was gently lifted, and Ninth Young Master Bai Xiaofeng's face, with an embarrassed smile, peered in.

"Uh, Master!"

Bai Xiaofeng let out a dry laugh.

"It's too bumpy riding a horse outside; can I come in and sit for a while?"

Jiang Donghua didn't even lift his eyelids, saying indifferently, "Suit yourself."

Bai Xiaofeng, as if granted a great pardon, quickly squeezed into the carriage and sat down in a corner, not forgetting to wink at Red Silk and Bi Yao.

"Ladies, you don't mind my intrusion, do you?"

Red Silk and Bi Yao lowered their heads, not daring to speak, but their movements paused slightly, clearly still wary of the unpredictable Ninth Young Master.

Jiang Donghua glanced at Bai Xiaofeng, a cold sneer in his heart.

"It's good that he came in. If we really encounter an ambush later, using this fellow as a meat shield to block an attack wouldn't be bad."

Bai Xiaofeng was completely unaware that he had been designated as a backup shield and was still chattering cheerfully.

Jiang Donghua was too lazy to bother with him and simply closed his eyes to rest.

Silence fell within the carriage, broken only by the dull sound of wheels rolling over the ground.

The three elders of the Yao Family from Myriad Medicine City concealed their aura, trailing far behind Jiang Donghua's group.

First Elder Yao Jidao stood with his hands behind his back, his Peak Dou Huang aura perfectly contained, his gaze like an eagle fixed on the distant carriage.

A cold glint flashed in First Elder Yao Jidao's eyes. The withered hand beneath his sleeve slightly lifted, a wisp of dark purple Dou Qi swirling around his fingertips. He turned his head to look at the two elders beside him, his voice hoarse and cold.

"When we reach a desolate area, act immediately."

Second Elder Yao Ming licked his lips, smirking sinisterly.

"Those three Dou Kings, one for each of us. Kill them directly to avoid trouble."

Third Elder Yao Sha rubbed his fists, his eyes gleaming with bloodlust.

"The remaining Two-Star Dou Huang, leave him to me!"

The three exchanged glances, all smiling sinisterly. Their figures moved like ghosts through the dense forest, maintaining a constant distance from Jiang Donghua's carriage, waiting only for the opportune moment to strike with the force of Lightning Light!

Lei Tian and Mo Xuan concealed their aura, trailing far behind the three elders of the Yao Family.

Lei Tian stood with his arms crossed, his feet treading on air, his body's Lightning Light contained, yet the impatience in his eyes could not be hidden.

He glanced at Mo Xuan beside him, lowering his voice, "Mo Xuan, what's wrong with your Disciple? He's attracting all these kinds of guys!"

He raised his chin, indicating Yao Jidao's figure ahead, his tone grave.

"That old fellow has already stepped half a foot into the Dou Zong realm, and the other two are no easy opponents! If it really comes to a fight, the two of us might not be able to win decisively!"

Mo Xuan wiped the sweat from his forehead, letting out a dry laugh: "Brother Lei, although Donghua is prone to getting into trouble, he never does anything without confidence. Let's wait a bit longer and see what his plan is."

Lei Tian snorted coldly.

"Plan? I think he's tired of living!"

He cursed under his breath, but his gaze was fixed on the distant carriage, Lightning Attribute Dou Qi subtly flickering at his fingertips, ready to strike at any moment.

Ahead, Yao Jidao suddenly raised his hand, signaling the two behind him to stop.

He narrowed his eyes, staring at the distant carriage gradually entering the canyon, a cold, sinister arc forming at the corner of his mouth.

"Almost there. This place is sparsely populated; it's the perfect spot to act."

Yao Ming licked his lips, a bloodthirsty glint flashing in his eyes.

"Big Brother, leave that Two-Star Dou Huang to me. Within ten moves, I will take his life!"

Yao Sha chuckled sinisterly.

"I'll handle those two maidservants and the Ninth Young Master; I guarantee not a single one will be left!"

Yao Jidao nodded slightly, flicking his sleeve, his voice cold.

"Remember, a quick battle. Don't give them any chance to call for help!"

As his voice fell, the three figures flashed, transforming into three afterimages, rushing straight towards the carriage!

Inside the carriage, Jiang Donghua, who had been resting with his eyes closed, suddenly frowned and sharply opened his eyes!

Red Silk also seemed to sense something; the candied hawthorn in her hand instantly shattered, and she said coldly, "They're here!"

Bai Xiaofeng hadn't reacted yet, asking blankly, "What's here?"

The next instant.

"Boom!!!"

A violent surge of Dou Qi descended from the sky, just as Yao Jidao and the two others revealed their killing intent and their Dou Qi erupted.

"Boom—!!!"

A black shadow shot out from the side like a ghost, moving so fast it almost tore through the air!

Before the figure even arrived, an extremely cold Dou Qi swept over like a raging tide, instantly colliding fiercely with Yao Jidao's attack!

"Bang—!!!"

Two forces of Peak Dou Huang level clashed, and in an instant, the energy between heaven and earth seemed to be brutally torn apart. A violent gust of wind roared like an enraged dragon, sweeping in all directions!

The ground cracked inch by inch, shattered stones flew, and the surrounding trees were uprooted, twisted into dust in mid-air!

"What?!"

Yao Jidao's pupils contracted sharply. His body was forcefully pushed back several steps, and deep furrows were carved into the ground beneath his feet.

He sharply looked up, staring intently at the suddenly appearing figure, his voice extremely gloomy.

"Bai Yan?!"

As the dust slowly dispersed, an old man in a gray robe stood with his hands behind his back, his face stern, his eyes as cold and sinister as a viper's.

It was none other than the First Elder of the Bai Family from Heavenly Serpent City—Bai Yan!

Chilling Dou Qi swirled around him, and a faint, illusory giant serpent phantom could be seen coiled behind him, flicking its scarlet tongue, emitting a heart-pounding pressure.

"Yao Jidao, when did your Yao Family learn to engage in such despicable acts?"

Bai Yan sneered, his voice hoarse and cold, like a venomous snake hissing in one's ear.

Yao Jidao's face was grim, his killing intent even stronger in his eyes.

"Bai Yan, why are you here?!"

Bai Yan did not answer, but slowly raised his hand. In his palm, a wisp of eerie green Dou Qi flowed like venom.

"What my Bai Family does is none of your business."

Before his words finished, his figure suddenly flashed, instantly closing in on Yao Jidao, striking with a palm!

"Heavenly Serpent Devouring Heart Palm!"

"Boom—!!!"

A massive, eerie green palm print appeared out of thin air. Wherever the palm wind passed, the air seemed to be corroded, emitting hissing sounds!

Yao Jidao dared not be negligent. He immediately activated his Dou Qi, formed hand seals, and roared, "Myriad Poison Profound Barrier!"

"Buzz—!"

A dark purple Dou Qi barrier instantly condensed, forcefully blocking Bai Yan's palm strike!

"Bang—!!!"

The two forces collided again, and a terrifying shockwave spread wildly. The ground within a hundred zhang radius cracked inch by inch, and even the distant mountain wall was shaken, sending rocks tumbling down!

"Hiss—!"

Red Silk and Bi Yao were struck pale by the pressure, their legs weak, almost unable to stand steadily.

Jiang Donghua's gaze was solemn, and he said in a low voice, "Bai Yan, why would someone from the Bai Family appear here?"

Red Silk narrowed her eyes, a playful smile, however, appearing at the corner of her mouth.

"It seems our Ninth Young Master is no simple character either!"

Bai Xiaofeng slowly patted the dust from his robes. The look of panic on his face had long vanished, replaced by a sinister smile.

He looked directly at Jiang Donghua, his tone indifferent, yet with a hint of sarcasm.

"Master Jiang, the condition you negotiated with the Yao Family was that none of us would make it alive to Heavenly Serpent City, right?"

Jiang Donghua's eyes narrowed slightly, but his expression remained calm, and he said indifferently, "Ninth Young Master, you shouldn't speak nonsense."

Bai Xiaofeng scoffed, shaking his head.

"You're quite good at pretending."

He raised his hand, his fingertips gently caressing a dark patterned jade button on his cuff, his tone leisurely.

"It's a pity, though, you've been making too many moves recently."

He suddenly flicked his sleeve, his voice abruptly turning cold.

"I secretly informed the Bai Family's First Elder a long time ago!"

"Ninth Young Master, what do you need me, Tieshan, to do!"

Bai Xiaofeng nodded with satisfaction, then pointed at Jiang Donghua and the others, sneering, "Please escort Master Jiang and his companions back to Heavenly Serpent City and treat them well!"

"Yes!"

Tieshan responded, then strode forward, his gaze like a knife, locking onto Jiang Donghua.