511: This wave... I'm on the 100th floor
After Shen Bei left, Bi Tuo and Bi Mu Mu did not leave Bai Shan. Instead, they found a secluded cave in Bai Shan and hid there.
They were truly afraid that Shen Bei would come looking for trouble afterward, so they had no choice but to hide first.
It wasn't until evening, when they felt safe, that the two cautiously descended the mountain.
As they walked on the mountain path, looking at Shen Bei descending the mountain through the air, Bi Tuo couldn't help but exclaim, "This guy actually refined the Seven-Colored Divine Radiance!"
Bi Tuo found it hard to believe. How long had it been? He had actually achieved the path to the Divine Power Realm!
Bi Mu Mu was also shocked at the same time, but she urged, "Second Brother, let's go. While it's dark, let's quickly leave here and return to the Imperial City as soon as possible!"
Originally, if it weren't for Shen Bei's appearance on this trip, their lives would have been lost here.
Bi Mu Mu was not in the mood to investigate why Shen Bei refined it so quickly; she only wanted to return home safely.
Bi Tuo took one last look at Shen Bei walking in the Void Realm, took a deep breath, and then pulled his sister Bi Mu Mu, sprinting out of the mountain.
...
At this moment, after Shen Bei descended the mountain, he walked on the road on foot and did not continue to fly through the air.
Mainly because flying through the air indeed had a very high 'cool factor'.
But with no one watching, who was he showing off to?
Most importantly, this kind of aerial movement required the consumption of True Qi...
Who the hell would waste True Qi just to look cool when they had nothing else to do? It was unnecessary.
After leaving Bai Shan, Shen Bei walked in a random direction. Since it was night, he didn't encounter anyone. After some thought, Shen Bei found a dilapidated pavilion and rested there for the night.
...
The next day at dawn, Shen Bei chose a direction and continued walking.
Suddenly, he encountered a team of strange bandits along the way.
These bandits, who usually robbed and plundered, were now as docile as quails. They didn't rob; they actually walked around people when they saw them.
This scene surprised Shen Bei. He had already prepared to fight this group of fierce individuals.
This curiosity made Shen Bei take action against them.
Bandits were fine for bullying ordinary people, but facing Shen Bei, a Nine-Rank Martial Artist, they were dealt with in minutes.
Shen Bei interrogated them.
From the bandits, he learned that the reason for their behavior was the You Family's convoy nearby. They were afraid of disturbing the You Family's convoy and attracting attention.
It should be known that outside the Imperial City, in this area, the You Family was the local overlord. Although the You Family didn't care about the lives of the common people, they also disliked bandits and would eliminate them on sight.
Because, in the You Family's view, anything the bandits stole here was essentially stolen from their You Family. If the bandits stole more, the You Family would get less from the common people.
Hearing them say this, Shen Bei thought for a moment, then coerced these bandits to rob the You Family's convoy.
This scared the bandits, making their faces turn pale. They were trying to avoid the You Family! Going to them was just asking for death, wasn't it?
"What are you afraid of? With me here, they can't do anything to you," Shen Bei continued. "Of course, you can choose not to go, but try to see if my blade is fast enough?"
The bandit leader's face was pale. Going was death, not going was also death. The difference was whether to die later or die now.
Seemingly knowing what they were thinking, Shen Bei snorted, releasing the aura of a Nine-Rank Martial Artist.
"Are you still afraid now?" Shen Bei asked coldly.
"Ninth Rank!"
The bandits were easily dealt with by Shen Bei and knew he was strong, but they didn't expect him to be a Ninth Rank Cultivator.
They, who were originally hesitant, immediately agreed. At the same time, their faces were filled with excitement!
Although the You Family was a powerful family in Julu and a local overlord, there were only a handful of Ninth Rank Cultivators, all core members of the You Family. Not every convoy had a Ninth Rank Cultivator guarding it.
If they could rob a You Family convoy, it would be far more lucrative than robbing ten thousand commoners.
Most importantly, if they could be taken in as subordinates by this young man, that would be the greatest Opportunity.
There were many bandits roaming this area, but few had a Ninth Rank Cultivator as their backing. If they could get Shen Bei to be their backing, they might be able to establish a stronghold and become mountain kings.
"We will follow your lead, great sir!"
The bandit leader knelt on the ground and performed a grand bow, adopting the posture of recognizing a boss and becoming a subordinate.
Shen Bei nodded in satisfaction and said, "I have no interest in the You Family's wealth. It's just that I have a grudge against the You Family. That's why I'm looking for trouble with them. If you are sensible, all the stolen goods will be yours."
The bandit leader was overjoyed: "Everything will be as you arrange, great sir!"
"Then you will come with me to assault the You Family's convoy," Shen Bei told them.
"Yes!"
With Shen Bei's backing, the bandit leader no longer had any fear. They mounted their horses, wrapped scarves over their faces, concealing their features, and galloped towards the You Family's convoy.
...
The group's frantic ride naturally attracted the attention of the You Family's convoy.
"Bandits!"
The You Family members frowned slightly when they saw them.
There were still people in this vicinity who dared to rob their You Family, those bandits who didn't know their place.
They weren't concerned; this time, there were two Seventh Rank Cultivators guarding the convoy, so ordinary bandits coming would just be committing suicide.
"Deal with them!" one of the Seventh Rank Cultivators said to the other strange individuals in the convoy. Among these people, there were quite a few skilled fighters, with eight or nine being above Fifth Rank.
"Kill!" Shen Bei, his face completely covered by a mask so that no features could be seen, even his eyes, spoke with a modulated tone.
He rode his horse, taking the lead, and was the first to charge towards the You Family.
In the You Family's eyes, roaming bandits were not worth mentioning. But this time, they found it hard to believe.
The masked bandit leading the charge was actually a Ninth Rank Cultivator!
He rushed forward, casting a Divine Ability, and bright, dazzling lightning currents appeared in his hands.
The lightning hung down, striking directly, and landed without suspense on several of the You Family's skilled fighters.
Boom...
Accompanied by an explosion, the chests of these skilled fighters directly burst open, and they died on the spot.
Shen Bei advanced unhindered, charging straight ahead. The You Family's guards, any strong ones, were blasted to death by lightning.
This scene made the bandit leader extremely excited.
Awesome, truly awesome!
He shouted to his subordinates, "Kill!"
They fought fiercely with the You Family's guards, and Shen Bei at this point also faced two Seventh Rank Cultivators.
They teamed up to deal with Shen Bei, who struck out, still with the force of thunder, the electric current transforming into a long serpent, directly engaging the two.
The two Seventh Rank Cultivators were strong, but they were still no match for Shen Bei.
"Pfft!"
Repeated attacks failed to injure Shen Bei; instead, he struck them, causing them to spit blood continuously.
This situation caused the You Family's convoy to lose all Battle Intent. Facing the bandits, their heads were constantly being taken.
"Abandon the goods and escape!"
The two Seventh Rank Cultivators, knowing they couldn't win, roared orders to everyone.
The remaining members of the You Family, now terrified, gathered together, abandoned their goods, mounted their horses, and galloped away.
The two Seventh Rank Cultivators also mounted their horses and fled.
They coughed up blood continuously, galloping frantically, desperately trying to escape.
However... Shen Bei targeted one of them, aggressively charging towards him.
Ultimately, he killed one Seventh Rank Cultivator, but the other Seventh Rank Cultivator, along with many members of the convoy, had already run a great distance.
"Don't let them go. Kill!"
The bandit leader was extremely excited. Looking at the fleeing You Family experts, they galloped furiously in pursuit, leaving only two people to guard the treasure.
They wanted to perform well and show their value in front of their lord.
The skilled fighters had all been killed by the lord, and even the Seventh Rank Cultivators were severely wounded by the lord. Who could stop them now? This was an easy Merit!
Shen Bei squinted, watching the two sides chasing each other, a slight smile playing on his lips.
This... everything was going according to his plan.
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