524: Easy solution

Xiao Feng was not to be outdone; his Sword Technique, from the same sect, was equally sharp.

With a single sword strike, coupled with his Innate Realm power and the profound cultivation technique as his foundation, these Qi Xiong soldiers, even those in the Third Realm of the Acquired Level, were swept away like a field of wheat stalks in a single encounter.

With the addition of Fei Qingyan and Xiao Feng, two powerful fighters, the pressure on the caravan's guards immediately plummeted.

Moreover, the formidable Fei Qingyan and Xiao Feng directly plunged into the ranks of the Qi Xiong soldiers.

Their overwhelming power, like gods descending from the heavens, made even the fierce and ruthless Qi Xiong soldiers feel a chill down their spines.

Facing the invincible Fei Qingyan and Xiao Feng, the Qi Xiong soldiers' psychological defenses were continuously shattered.

As their “teammates” fell one by one, dying like cut wheat stalks, they gradually lost the will to fight.

The army's morale began to collapse, and their spirits gradually dwindled.

A few minutes later, with casualties exceeding half, the Qi Xiong soldiers could no longer hold on.

Although they were fierce and ruthless, unafraid of death, they did not want to die in vain like this.

Seeing that the situation was hopeless, the Qi Xiong soldier squad leader, who was in the Third Realm of the Acquired Level, immediately ordered a retreat.

The Qi Xiong soldiers, as if relieved of a heavy burden, turned and fled, exerting more effort than they had in battle.

They didn't need to run faster than Fei Qingyan and Xiao Feng; they just needed to run faster than their teammates.

Fei Qingyan and Xiao Feng pursued them for several hundred meters, leaving behind another twenty or thirty corpses, before ceasing their pursuit and returning to the caravan.

"Phew! Many thanks for your assistance, both of you! If not for Fairy Fei, this caravan would likely have suffered heavy casualties!" Wantong, looking anxious, breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Fei Qingyan and Xiao Feng return. He quickly stepped forward, a slightly fawning smile on his face, and thanked Fei Qingyan and Xiao Feng.

"Rest assured! Once we reach Yuncheng, I, Wantong, will definitely offer a generous reward!" Wantong said earnestly to Fei Qingyan and Xiao Feng.

If it weren't for Fei Qingyan and Xiao Feng this time, his caravan would have definitely suffered heavy casualties, and he, Wantong, might even have died there.

"You're welcome. After all, my disciple and I are benefiting from your caravan's convenience, so it's only natural that we take on some responsibility," Fei Qingyan said with a slight smile, then waved her hand gently. "As for a generous reward, that's not necessary. If Lord Wan truly wishes to express his gratitude, then please just provide some convenience once we reach Yuncheng, and also offer some convenience for us to reach Lingyun Sect in Wancheng."

Upon hearing Fei Qingyan's words, Wantong immediately patted his chest and declared, "Rest assured! Although I, Wan, am not someone with extraordinary connections, I can certainly help with this matter! Fairy Fei, please rest assured!"

Fei Qingyan pursed her lips and smiled faintly.

The caravan finished cleaning up the battlefield; over twenty people had died, and more than a hundred were seriously or lightly wounded.

Fortunately, the goods were undamaged, and they also acquired a good amount of weapons, equipment, and money from the deceased Qi Xiong soldiers, which could be considered a small profit.

Wantong also provided pensions for the deceased and rewards for all who survived, with an additional bonus for those seriously injured.

Although he was a “capitalist,” Wantong deeply understood the principles of human nature and win-win situations. Moreover, these people were risking their lives for him, so he naturally wouldn't be stingy in this regard.

This was also one of the reasons why he was able to grow and prosper.

After resting for about half an hour, the caravan resumed its journey.

Inside the carriage, Wantong saw that the caravan had resumed its journey without any further incidents. He wiped the sweat from his forehead, then, with a beaming smile, poured tea for Fei Qingyan and Xiao Feng.

"Thank you again for your help, both of you! Come! Have some tea!" Wantong poured tea for Fei Qingyan and Xiao Feng, giving each a cup as he spoke.

"Thank you," Fei Qingyan smiled faintly, picked up her teacup, blew on it gently, and took a sip.

Xiao Feng, who had been thirsty for a while, took a big gulp, not minding the hot temperature.

Wantong, with keen insight, refilled Xiao Feng's cup.

Only then did he pick up his own teacup, took a small sip, and then sighed deeply: "Alas! The world is in such chaos now! I wonder when those prestigious orthodox sects will step forward! I never expected that Qi Xiong cavalry could penetrate so deeply into the Central Plains!"

Fei Qingyan and Xiao Feng listened to Wantong's words. Although they didn't understand much about military strategy or war situations.

But just as Wantong said, the invading Qi Xiong people could even have cavalry penetrating deep into the Central Plains... This was enough to show how chaotic the outside world had become.

It should be noted that Yuncheng was already very close to the southern part of the Central Plains.

Further south was Jiangnan area.

Even without understanding, they knew how severe the situation had become.

However, as “outsiders,” Fei Qingyan and Xiao Feng really didn't know the situation here; the world was too vast!

Even for adjacent regions like Jiangnan area and the Central Plains, information was extremely “blocked.”

In most cases, people from one region basically stayed within that region's “circle” and rarely ventured out.

There was little information about other regions; unless one specifically paid attention, or if a region was truly “famous,” it would be known by other regions, but only by “reputation.”

Just like the Yan Yu Sect now.

"By the way, Lord Wan, how much further is it to Yuncheng?" Fei Qingyan asked.

"At our current speed, it's about five days' journey," Lord Wan thought for a moment and replied to Fei Qingyan.

"Five days..." Fei Qingyan nodded. It seemed they would have to stay in the wilderness for several more days.

"However, before sunset today, we should be able to reach Huishan Town and stay there for the night," Wantong told Fei Qingyan.

"I see!" Fei Qingyan nodded.

It was good to encounter towns along the way, unlike when they had gone to the desert... Most of that journey was spent in the wilderness.

As expected of the Central Plains, and it was indeed worthwhile to travel with the caravan. The time and route were all planned, as they had been traveling these roads for years and naturally knew them well.

Unlike most “Jianghu people,” who were like “wanderers,” traveling from one place to another mostly by running... If they encountered a town or village, they would stay for a night and continue their journey the next day; if not, they would simply camp in the wild, or seek out a cave, a ruined temple, an abandoned wooden house, or a deserted village, etc. These depended on luck, and they generally paid little attention to and did not plan what they would pass through, or how long it would take.

Of course, some basic planning was still done, such as how many days it would take... what to bring... these things would still be considered.

"By the way, Lord Wan, are there any sects in Yuncheng? What is the current situation in Yuncheng?" Xiao Feng, who had already drunk three cups of tea, suddenly spoke up.

"Sects, you say..." Wantong heard Xiao Feng's question, pondered for a moment, and then replied.