28: Chapter 28 Unexpected Changes

Hearing True Person Yuanyang's words, "Liu Xi" was completely bewildered.

How did True Person Yuanyang and the others know that "that person" captured them to practice the Remote Energy Absorption Skill?

Besides a few trusted aides, "that person" hadn't mentioned this to anyone!

Had a traitor appeared among the trusted aides by "that person's" side?

This suspicion only lasted for a moment before "Liu Xi" dismissed it, as it was impossible.

Then, his expression quickly darkened.

Because True Person Yuanyang's words had broken the backup plan "that person" had given him.

This backup plan consisted of the dirt on True Person Yuanyang, Zhao Qianhe, and Meng Zhongliu. According to the original plan, "Liu Xi" only needed to expose the dirt at the critical moment, and there was a high probability he could turn the three of them, thereby taking down Tie Ruyun and Li Gao.

Once those two tough nuts whose nicknames both contained the word "Mad" were taken down, it wouldn't be difficult for him to handle the remaining three weaklings.

But now that the intent of capturing people to practice Martial Arts was exposed, even if the dirt was revealed, the probability of True Person Yuanyang and the other two defecting was extremely low; instead, they would want to kill him even more.

After all, compared to actual death, so-called social death was not a difficult choice at all.

If the dirt was exposed, as long as the three of them abandoned their reputations, they might not necessarily be unable to survive. But if they were captured, once the Seven Stars Align occurred, they would definitely be finished.

Under the pressure of the situation, Tie Ruyun and Li Gao certainly wouldn't turn against the three of them for the time being.

And that was indeed the case.

"Liu Xi's" attempt to sow discord and incite defection failed. The battle did not continue to tilt in his favor; instead, it gradually shifted toward Tie Ruyun's side.

This was because True Person Yuanyang, Meng Zhongliu, and Zhao Qianhe's attacks became increasingly fierce and sharp, with every move being lethal. The former was furious that Liu Xi had exposed his dirt, while the latter two felt guilty—they weren't clean either and wanted to end the battle as quickly as possible to silence Liu Xi and prevent their own shameful secrets from being exposed.

In contrast, Murong Wudi and his group of five had no intention of fighting to the death, and their formation weakened instead.

"Liu Xi" keenly noticed the change in the situation. Thinking of "that person's" orders, he could no longer afford to just watch or hide, and he prepared to join the battle.

Just then, True Person Yuanyang exerted himself once more. While fighting, he said to Murong Wudi and the others, "You all are likely prominent figures in the Martial Forest and surely aren't serving this eunuch dog Liu out of your own free will. To act against your conscience like this, you must have been blackmailed by this eunuch dog."

"Given the way Liu the eunuch dog operates, there are certainly very few people who know of your secrets; nine times out of ten, only he knows."

"Now is a rare opportunity. As long as you cooperate with the five of us, we can surely kill this eunuch dog."

"At that time, no one will know your secrets anymore, and you will no longer be controlled by others. What do you all think?"

As soon as these words of incitement were spoken, everyone, including Meng Li, was stunned for a moment.

Meng Li: Wow, this True Person Yuanyang is quite the talent!

Murong Wudi and his group slowed their movements, clearly weighing the options.

Seeing this, Tie Ruyun and the other three also appropriately held back.

Because if these five masked experts could truly be turned, the situation would become ten against one "Liu Xi," and the opponent would surely die.

As for other matters, they could be discussed later.

But before the matter could reach a conclusion, the situation changed again: "Liu Xi" sensed the atmosphere was wrong and slipped away!

Observing from the shadows, Meng Li noticed this and couldn't help but think to himself, "How cowardly. No wonder people call him a 'eunuch dog.' The name 'Jerry of the East Depot' is truly well-deserved."

Then, he checked the distance and secretly circulated his power.

As a move of Transferring Flowers and Grafting Trees was executed, "Liu Xi," who had flown some distance using his Lightness Skill, "flew" back again.

"Liu Xi" was bewildered on the spot.

(O_o)??

What happened?

Tie Ruyun and the others were also stunned.

Liu Xi was trying to run just now, wasn't he?

Why is he back?

In an instant, True Person Yuanyang reacted. He immediately leaped with his sword, bypassed his opponent, and charged toward "Liu Xi" while shouting, "The opportunity must not be missed! Do you all want to be controlled by this old eunuch dog Liu for the rest of your lives?"

Murong Wudi and his group stopped instantly.

Seeing this, Tie Ruyun and the other three took the opportunity to bypass them, knocked away the blocking East Factory Guard, and charged toward "Liu Xi" together.

Seeing this, "Liu Xi" was suddenly scared out of his wits.

He had no confidence in handling a five-on-one fight. Run!

Just as "Liu Xi" was about to start running, he was "pulled."

With just this one pull, True Person Yuanyang, who was the first to charge, and Zhao Qianhe, who had the best Lightness Skill, had already arrived.

The swords of both men pierced "Liu Xi's" chest almost simultaneously.

Wounded, "Liu Xi" launched a vengeful counterattack, striking with both palms and sending the two flying. He then tried to run, but was hit in the head by Li Gao's staff, which split open on the spot.

Tie Ruyun and Meng Zhongliu, who hadn't been able to land the killing blow because of their "short reach," subconsciously dodged the splashing blood and brains.

Then, "Liu Xi" fell to the ground and died.

The remaining East Factory Guard around saw this and immediately lost their leader. They scattered and fled while shouting, "The director is dead!"

Seeing this, Murong Wudi and his group also split up and slipped away.

"Liu Xi" was dead, so there was no need for them to continue fighting Tie Ruyun.

Tie Ruyun and his group didn't pursue them because "Liu Xi" was dead and the rest were just lackeys.

As for those five masked men... it wasn't suitable to pursue them relentlessly right now.

Because True Person Yuanyang and Zhao Qianhe were injured.

That last palm strike from "Liu Xi" had been launched in hatred, and its power was quite substantial. Since the two had taken the hit directly, they were quite badly injured.

Seeing that the great enemy "Liu Xi" had been eliminated, Tie Ruyun originally wanted to ask about True Person Yuanyang's collusion with the East Depot, but seeing how heavily he was injured, he had to swallow his words.

Meng Zhongliu knew a bit about medicine and leaned down to check the injuries of True Person Yuanyang and Zhao Qianhe.

Just then, a sudden change occurred as two figures abruptly dropped from the sky.

One attacked Meng Zhongliu.

Caught off guard, Meng Zhongliu subconsciously grabbed Zhao Qianhe to shield himself.

Zhao Qianhe's eyes widened instantly, and then he died with his eyes open.

Attacker: o((⊙﹏⊙))o?!

The other figure attacked Tie Ruyun.

Tie Ruyun's Martial Arts were superior to Meng Zhongliu's, and his reaction was faster. In his haste, he traded a palm strike with the attacker while glancing at him, his face instantly showing shock.

Because the person who attacked him was actually the Liu Xi who had just "died"!!!

Li Gao nearby and Meng Li in the shadows were equally shocked.

Damn, in broad daylight, it's like seeing a ghost?!

While everyone was dazed, Liu Xi took the opportunity to strike again, sending Tie Ruyun flying with a palm strike.

Then, he flashed toward Li Gao.

Li Gao couldn't react in time and was also sent flying in his haste.

Seeing himself as the oriole following the mantis, reversing the situation in one stroke and successfully wounding the five yang experts, Liu Xi was overjoyed. He couldn't help but want to laugh out loud to vent his feelings, but he suddenly caught sight of Zhao Qianhe, who had died with his eyes open. The smile that had just appeared on his face froze, and his laughter was caught in his throat.

Immediately, he looked at the other attacker and said furiously, "Didn't I tell you to heavily injure Meng Zhongliu?"

"Why did you kill Zhao Qianhe?!"

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