Chapter 86 Kill Hong Lie, Protect Han Xue

Han Chong walked out of the tent and told everyone about this matter.

"..."

"Everyone, be careful!"

Everyone responded one after another, a trace of worry hanging on their Faces.

Their Faces flickered in the light of the campfire.

In their eyes, the so-called Hong Family posed a greater threat than the Snake Demon territory they were to pass through tomorrow or Xia Mang.

Xiao Yi Xian looked at Han Chong and asked, "Brother Han, is that Hong Family very strong?"

Han Chong let out a long sigh and said:

"The Hong Family is stronger than our Han Family. Most importantly, the Hong Family has some connections with the Wind and Thunder Pavilion. The most outstanding person of this generation, Hong Chen, is a member of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion and is highly valued there."

"In the Northern Region of Central State, the Wind and Thunder Pavilion is a top-tier force. With the Hong Family clinging to this big tree, they are rising rapidly!"

Xiao Yi Xian murmured the name "Wind and Thunder Pavilion" and looked at Gu He.

Gu He said, "They are not good people."

"So what if it's the Wind and Thunder Pavilion? Damn it, if the Hong Family really dares to make a move, even if I can't beat them, I'll take a few of them down with me before I die!"

Beside the campfire, a young guard's Face was filled with anger.

Han Chong did not pay much attention to his youthful impetuousness.

"I'm afraid the road ahead will not be peaceful..."

"Elder Gu... if you don't want to get involved, you are free to leave," Han Chong said bluntly, without beating around the bush.

Hearing Han Chong's straightforward words, Gu He shook his head slightly,

"I actually want to see how formidable the Hong Family is."

Han Chong was stunned, his thoughts swirling.

Having a strong expert accompany them was naturally good for their caravan.

...

After Xiao Yi Xian, in a playful mood, used poison to kill many venomous snakes, they successfully passed through the Snake Demon territory.

Several days later,

The sun was high in the sky, and the trees in the forest on both sides were drooping listlessly.

On the wide road, the Han Family caravan galloped, kicking up a plume of dust that soared into the sky.

"Everyone, pay attention! We are about to enter the territory of Tianbei City!" Han Chong, leading at the front, galloped on his horse. Seeing the signpost, his eyes lit up.

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

A sharp whistling sound suddenly rang out, and immediately, countless arrows shot out from the shadows of the forest on both sides, shrouding the entire caravan.

The horses were startled, but fortunately, the guards' Qi blocked most of the arrows.

"Who goes there!" Han Chong leaped off his horse and shouted sternly.

"Hehe, it seems you were prepared, but unfortunately..."

Laughter came from the forest, and immediately, a large number of dark figures surged out, completely blocking their path to Tianbei City.

Han Chong and Han Xue, who had come out of the carriage upon hearing the commotion, saw the two old men in the front and their expressions turned solemn.

The two old men were wearing light red robes, and on the chest of their robes was the same emblem.

"It's the Hong Family." Han Chong gripped the weapon he never left his side.

Although he was only a Dou Ling, his combat experience was not weak, and he would protect the Han Family with his life!

Han Xue gave a cold smile,

"I didn't expect the Hong Family to actually trouble Elders Hong Mu and Hong Lie just to capture a young woman like me. I am truly honored!"

Although she said this, her heart was filled with worry.

These two Hong Family Elders both had strength around the four-star Dou Huang level. If the two of them joined forces, their caravan would be doomed!

"Enough nonsense! This old man is just following orders. Come with us!"

Hong Lie looked at Han Xue expressionlessly and said.

"Dream on!"

A cold glint flashed in Han Xue's eyes. She waved her jade hand, and a long sword appeared.

"Stubborn...!"

Seeing Han Xue resist, Hong Lie shook his head, a flash of impatience in his eyes.

He took a step forward and appeared directly in front of Han Xue. As he waved his palm, a powerful, scorching gust of wind carrying an oppressive aura enveloped all of Han Xue's paths of retreat.

He actually used his full strength right from the start! A trace of paleness appeared on Han Xue's cheeks, but she had no choice but to fight back.

She was the strongest in the Han Family caravan; she was the only one who could take this move!

"Bang!"

An explosion sounded. Han Xue gritted her teeth, but the pain she expected did not come.

"Huh?" She raised her pretty Face in confusion.

Shouldn't she have been knocked back many steps by Hong Lie's move? Why didn't she feel anything?

Within her line of sight was an invisible wall of Qi protecting her, and beside her was a black-robed figure,

It was none other than Gu He, who had been silent during the day for the past few days and still had Han Chong bring her roasted meat at night!

Gu He glanced indifferently at the two Hong Family Elders,

"You are quite interesting. Bullying the small with the big, have you Cultivated your power onto your skin? It's thicker than a city wall."

"You!" Hong Lie was furious, but he was also somewhat fearful of the expert aura emanating from Gu He,

"This friend, presumably you are just helping out, but this is a matter between the Hong Family and the Han Family. Please—give the Hong Family some Face!"

Gu He sneered, "In my life, I hate injustice the most!"

Hong Lie narrowed his eyes and exchanged a look with Hong Mu,

He saw that Gu He was only one person, while they had at least two Dou Huangs, and they also brought helpers behind them,

Moreover, Gu He was just a passerby who appeared out of nowhere and blocked a move for Han Xue. Perhaps he would retreat after realizing he was no match for them.

Hong Lie thought this way and spoke accordingly,

"Do you know who I am? I, Hong Lie, am a member of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion!"

The resounding name of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion could bend the spines of many experts.

When Han Xue heard Hong Lie's words, she tugged on Gu He's sleeve, "Elder, let it go..."

Han Xue knew that Gu He was very strong, and even crushing Hong Lie and Hong Mu would not be a problem,

But behind the two of them stood the Hong Family and the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, powerful and overbearing. She, Han Xue, had known Elder Gu for less than a month; how could she let him get involved in such a big storm because of her?

Gu He shook his head firmly, "Don't panic."

"Besides, I can't let those Hong Family people mistreat you, right? If they snatch you away, they definitely won't let your sister go either. Temporary forbearance will only make the enemy more arrogant." Gu He spoke very quickly.

A wisp of cyan-white flame was already rising curlingly from his fingertips, just waiting for Han Xue to nod.

Han Xue was not an indecisive or foolish person. Thinking of the disgusting appearance of the Hong Family young master, her heart turned cold,

"I'm counting on you, Mr. Gu."

Hong Lie, who vaguely felt something was wrong, frowned,

Why wasn't Han Xue running away yet?

Why were Gu He and Han Xue communicating so freely?

Could this mysterious passerby have been part of the Han Family caravan all along?

"Attack!" He didn't have time to think too much and shouted in one breath to the group of black-clad men following behind him.

And Hong Mu, remembering the instructions from the family head to capture Han Xue alive, took a deep breath and shouted fiercely!

"Kill!"

The dark figures covered them like a flock of crows, dense and numerous. Hong Lie and Hong Mu also formed hand seals and struck towards Gu He together.

Gu He had already protected Han Xue behind him,

His index and middle fingers were pressed together, like a spell technique,

The cyan-white flame slid out from the tips of his two fingers like a sharp blade.

"Chi! Chi!"

Hong Lie, Hong Mu, and the people they brought behind them all fell like wheat being cut down,

"Pah-si!"

In just a flash of lightning, they were burned to ashes.

"Elder Gu... no, Mr. Gu! You are too strong!"

Han Xue looked at the ashes in front of her. The arrogant appearance of Hong Lie from the previous moment seemed to still be echoing in her eyes, but in this second, Gu He had sent him to the afterlife. She was completely stunned.