493: Desert Bandits Block the Road (Additional Update)

To be fair, in the Desert Region, concealing one's presence is not out of place at all.

After all, practically everyone is “concealing their presence.”

They all look like they’re sneaking around, because wrapped up like that, you can usually only see a pair of eyes, and many people even “cover” their eyes. Of course, it’s not really covering them, just to block the sunlight and protect their eyes.

Of course, this is how it is when traveling. In the city, they don't spend too much time outside and avoid the hottest periods.

Many desert women also come out wearing sexy desert attire, most typically with their waists exposed, their alluring navels bared.

Bandeaus and shorts are common, as it’s simply too hot. Moreover, people in the Desert Region generally have naturally tanned skin, which looks wild and very appealing.

Fei Qingyan and Xiao Feng followed Zhang Qi out of Moxi City, heading north.

Zhang Qi didn't speak the entire way, appearing very quiet.

“Gentlemen, hold it right there.”

Suddenly, several people approached from the front and blocked their path.

Fei Qingyan looked at the newcomers, her brow furrowing slightly.

Zhang Qi was the same, displeased as he sharply stated, “Desert Bandits? You’ve grown bold! How dare you block the Gilded Troupe?”

Zhang Qi subtly flashed a wristguard on his wrist, which was one of the Gilded Troupe’s symbols.

“The Gilded Troupe? Ha! Sorry, it’s the Gilded Troupe we’re robbing!” The man laughed and said, “Brothers! Come out!”

Whoosh!

The surrounding yellow sand suddenly parted, and many people “drilled” out from beneath.

Immediately, at least over thirty people surrounded them, all holding knives.

“Damn it, do you have a plan?” Zhang Qi frowned, asking Fei Qingyan and Xiao Feng.

He had considered many unexpected situations, but he never expected to encounter Desert Bandits!

The Desert Bandits are not an organized force, or rather, there are such forces, but they do not have a fixed base.

All those who specialize in “burning, killing, and plundering” in the desert are referred to as Desert Bandits.

In the Desert Region, Desert Bandits are hated by everyone, but also feared by everyone.

Moreover, they possess the ruthlessness and courage of desert people.

They are powerful, ruthless, and bold.

Furthermore, they have no fixed abode, constantly moving around.

No one knows when they will encounter them, and the Desert Bandits’ strength is not to be underestimated.

After all, how weak could someone be if they can do such things in the Desert Region?

This group of Desert Bandits was clearly a considerable force; the weakest among them had at least the Post-Innate Second Realm cultivation.

The person speaking to Zhang Qi was the strongest, at the Innate First Realm.

“Don’t worry, protecting you is not an issue.” Fei Qingyan glanced at him and calmly said to Zhang Qi.

It wasn’t that Fei Qingyan was arrogant, but rather that her strength was there; skill makes one bold.

Fei Qingyan had never lost in the same realm until now.

This was the old Fei Qingyan, not to mention the current Fei Qingyan, whose martial arts had all been “upgraded,” and who had been “fed” by Xiao Feng during this period.

Her strength was significantly greater than before.

Although she was still in the Innate First Realm, her strength was no longer what it used to be.

“Attack!” The Desert Bandit Leader shouted.

“Wait! Let’s talk it over! There’s no need for armed conflict, it’s not good for either of us! The person beside me is an Innate Realm expert! Even if you take me down, your losses will be severe. How about this, I’ll give you some toll money, thirty taels of silver, is that fair?” Zhang Qi quickly shouted.

He didn't know Fei Qingyan's true strength. He knew Fei Qingyan was an Innate Realm expert, but also only at the Innate First Realm. Protecting him shouldn't be an issue, but what if?

Moreover, he didn't want to waste too much time. This trip out would definitely involve a long journey, and they might even have to return to Moxi City.

Delays lead to complications; the longer it dragged on, the more he worried about unforeseen changes.

“Ha! Zhang Qi!” The Desert Bandit Leader laughed aloud, speaking his name to Zhang Qi.

Zhang Qi’s expression changed: “You know me?!”

“Of course, I know you! I specifically intercepted you! How could I not know you!” The Desert Bandit Leader laughed and said to Zhang Qi, “You two, this matter has nothing to do with you. I can let you go. We don’t want to cause trouble.”

The Desert Bandit Leader said to Fei Qingyan.

He knew Fei Qingyan was from the Yan Yu Sect, as Fei Qingyan and Xiao Feng’s clothes bore the Yan Yu Sect’s emblem.

Since the Desert Bandit Leader specifically targeted Zhang Qi, he naturally conducted a thorough investigation and was aware of Fei Qingyan and Xiao Feng.

And for the two of them, a thorough investigation was naturally done.

Knowing that they were from the Yan Yu Sect, but the Yan Yu Sect was still quite far from the desert.

Their strength was not weak; it was a well-known sect with a reputation.

They did not want to cause unnecessary trouble.

Of course, if Fei Qingyan and Xiao Feng were to be ungrateful.

They were not afraid of causing trouble either, after all, the Yan Yu Sect was so far away from here, how could they interfere, revenge? Ha! Just come!

The Desert Region is so vast, and they are fighting on their home ground, what can you do to me?

This was also the reason why the Desert Bandit Leader was not afraid.

That’s because this is the Desert Region! Not Jiangnan area!

The Yan Yu Sect is in the southern region, which is in Jiangnan area.

“Sorry, this is our commission.” Fei Qingyan smiled slightly, refusing the other party’s “kindness.”

“How did you know?” Zhang Qi asked.

“Why so much nonsense! What do you care how we know! Now, you just need to die.” The Desert Bandit Leader waved his hand: “Go! Take them down!”

“Kill!” A group of Desert Bandits shouted and charged towards them.

“You protect yourself well!” Fei Qingyan said to Zhang Qi, then to Xiao Feng, “Be careful!”

“Don’t worry, Master!” Xiao Feng smiled and said, then charged out fiercely.

His figure was ethereal, his movements unpredictable.

The few Desert Bandits charging towards him felt a blur before their eyes.

Xiao Feng unleashed the Return to Simplicity-level Misty Rain Fleeting Steps.

“What exquisite movement technique!” The Desert Bandit Leader frowned immediately upon seeing Xiao Feng’s movement technique.

Clang!

Xiao Feng’s sword at his waist suddenly unsheathed.

Yan Yu Sword

The sword emerged like misty rain, ethereal and nowhere to be found.

It seemed to be nowhere, yet also everywhere.

Three Desert Bandits had their throats slit by Xiao Feng in a single exchange.

Blood gushed out, accompanied by three bodies falling to the ground.

“Die!” A Desert Bandit fiercely slashed at Xiao Feng with a saber.

Clang! Xiao Feng’s body didn’t stop. As his longsword parried, the coiling force deflected the attack.

He turned and kicked out.

A blue light flashed, a muffled thud, and the Desert Bandit had his sternum shattered. Blood gushed from his mouth and nose, and he flew out like a kite with a broken string.