Beiyin Great Sage

"Crash..."

A group of people walked out of the lush mountain forest. When they saw the small courtyard in front of them, their eyes couldn't help but light up, and their faces were filled with ecstasy.

"Sure enough, this is a secret stronghold of Zhengqi Hall."

"Elder Zhou has a good trick!"

"A great achievement!"

Being able to find the Zhengqi Hall's stronghold was a big credit to them.

Not to mention that the heads inside are all rewarded with silver.

The military paid extremely generous rewards for this, and even encouraged each other to expose each other, so that killing good people and taking credit for their merits often happened.

"Uh-huh!"

Zhou Jia landed nearby and waved forward with one hand:

"superior!"

Everyone looked at each other with a hint of fear in their expressions, but they still had the courage to roar, and the man with the shield took the lead in charging forward.

Before anyone arrived, all kinds of dark forces enveloped the courtyard.

Rockets, Frightening Fury, Source Technique...

"boom!"

Amidst the loud noise, the house collapsed, and large holes were blasted out of the stone walls, revealing the figures of people running inside.

"kill!"

"collapse!"

The roar was mixed with the trembling sound of the crossbow.

A dozen crossbow arrows as thick as an arm flashed out from the courtyard. The complex patterns on the crossbow arrows showed that they were not just ordinary crossbows.

Instead, it blessed the source technique.

"boom!"

The crossbow arrows exploded in all directions.

The hard shield and the rushing crowd fell down in an instant.

These people are all warriors of rank six or above!

They can lift thousands of pounds with ease, and their bodies are comparable to steel and iron bones. Plus, wearing armor and holding shields, they may not be hurt by bullets.

Now, it was torn apart like straw and died on the spot.

"Spiritual Explosive Arrow!"

"How can it be?"

Some people looked frightened and even stopped moving forward.

The Spirit Explosive Arrow is a forbidden weapon unique to the imperial court. The production process is complicated and its power is so powerful that it can threaten the black iron masters. Except for the imperial troops, it is almost never spread to the outside world.

Now, it appears here.

Is it possible that there are experts from the imperial court in Zhengqi Hall?

"What are you doing standing still?"

The people from the rear army roared upon seeing this:

"superior!"

"Zheng..."

The sword was unsheathed and pointed at everyone.

Others had no choice but to grit their teeth and continue to charge forward. Fortunately, spiritual explosion arrows were rare after all, and there weren't many here.

In the blink of an eye, he rushed into the courtyard, shouting and killing.

Zhou Jia stood behind the crowd, his eyes moving slightly as he glanced across the battlefield and towards the back of the courtyard, his expression not showing any anxiety.

This stronghold of Zhengqitang has a good defensive offensive, but in the face of the siege of everyone, it didn't take long before it was defeated.

"Dog thief!"

Seeing nothing, a black shadow rushed from the darkness, and he shouted loudly:

"You are waiting for your fate!"

The black shadow was as powerful as lightning, its palms connected in a chain, and cold wind blew up in the field. Under its palms, the hard steel instantly turned into iron powder.

"Peng!"

"Pumbaa!"

Several figures came into contact with it, and immediately fell out, vomiting blood in mid-air, and fell to the ground without saying a word, uncertain whether they were alive or dead.

"Tiansha Five Elements Palm!"

"Mu Kuan!"

Everyone was startled, and someone was already looking towards Zhou Jia.

Before they could speak, a flash of thunder ax light spanned more than ten feet and collided with the black shadow.

"Crack..."

In the void, the light of thunder and axes crisscrossed and turned into violent thunder and slashes, instantly suppressing the cold and evil energy in the field.

"Zhou Jia!"

Mu Kuan flew back and his eyes widened:

"Your Excellency has extraordinary talents and a bright future. Why do you want to be a lackey of the military? Have you ruined your reputation in vain?"

"Master Mu, you seem to have forgotten that when the Mu family was prosperous, they also assisted the military in capturing deserters to exempt themselves from military service." Zhou Jia shook his head:

"It's just this moment and that moment, why bother feeling good about yourself."

"It's not too late to find your way back." Mu Kuan took a deep breath:

"However, it seems that your Excellency will not give way."

"kill!"

With a low cry, his whole body trembled rapidly, a cold evil air came out of his body, and the Five Elements Linked Palm instantly rushed forward.

"Peng!"

Hit the shield with both palms.

Ripples like ripples on the surface of the water emerged from the surface of the shield and then spread in all directions.

Four-phase shield shock!

Mu Kuan's arms trembled, his expression became solemn, and his hands spread like crane wings. He seemed to be motionless, but five palm prints were highlighted on the shield.

Each of the five palms is different.

Some are fierce, some are feminine, some have hidden strength, or some are ready to go, just to name a few.

The five palm powers converged and exploded at the same time.

"boom!"

Zhou Jia groaned and backed up more than ten meters straight. His feet plowed two deep ravines on the hard rocky ground.

The hand holding the shield also trembled slightly.

These old guys who have lived for decades, even if their cultivation levels have reached their peak, should not be underestimated. Each one of them has the ability to stay at the bottom of the box.

"kill!"

Mu Kuan shouted again and took the opportunity to pounce.

"Inverse Five Elements!"

"Suffer death!"

He suddenly took out his palm, his palm turned red, and bloodshot almost penetrated his body. Every palm was squeezing the potential of his body, and exploded with all his strength.

"Peng!"

"Peng!"

With two consecutive palms, the four-phase shield shock finally collapsed, and the shield was lifted apart.

Zhou Jia's eyes shrank and thunder erupted from his body.

Spring thunder explodes!

The double-edged ax that had been preparing for a long time was slashed out boldly.

Mu Kuan's body stagnated, going from extreme forward motion to stillness in an instant, with only his hands facing the ax blade like a breeze blowing across his face.

Positive and negative five elements!

"boom……"

Earth-shattering roars sounded in the field.

Smoke and dust were everywhere, and countless pieces of gravel were mixed in and flew out. Huge holes were smashed out of everything that was ten feet away.

"waste!"

In the chaos, a sharp bloody sword light emerged, spinning in the air, and by the time the figure landed on the ground, Mu Kuan's body was torn apart.

Zhou Jia took the opportunity to retreat and looked at Niu Yan, who was standing proudly holding a strange sword. His eyes fell on the bloody sword in his hand.

Not seen for half a month.

The power of this blood sword became even more terrifying.

Nowadays, killing a strong black iron man is like killing a chicken. He just passes by and is killed on the spot, and all the energy and blood in his body is swallowed up by the blood sword.

Just by getting closer, he could feel the energy and blood in his body surging even after receiving some of the aftermath.

"General Niu's power is inferior to that of my subordinates."

Zhou Jia's expression remained unchanged, he cupped his fists and raised his hands:

"I'm going to see if there are any remaining members of Zhengqi Hall."

Niu Yan said nothing, watching Zhou Jia leap to the backyard, and he couldn't help but have a trace of doubt in his eyes:

‘Is it possible that I am really paranoid? ’

Although Shirley and Zhou Jia didn't deal with it, with Zhou Jia's strength, it was impossible to kill Shirley, let alone destroy a warship.

The person who took action must be in the late stage of Black Iron.

And Zhou Jia...

Although Kurogane's early cultivation level and explosive power are strong, he is too young and lacks experience. It can only be said that his future potential may be good.

Today, there is still a lot to be desired.

Any black iron can make him stay alert and not be careless.

Not very courageous either.

I reprimanded him like this, didn't give him any face, and didn't dare to refute him. How could such a person dare to attack Shirley?

"General Niu."

While thinking, someone came closer:

"Everyone in the back has been found!"

"oh."

Niu Yan came to his senses:

"Go over and have a look."

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backyard.

Everyone in Zhengqi Hall has been captured.

There were still some stubborn resisters who became corpses on the ground.

"General."

Zhou Jia handed over:

"My junior was coerced by the Zhengqi Hall, not together. She is trapped here, and the restraints on her body are proof of this."

As he spoke, he pointed at the broken rope beside Luo Xiuying.

"Yeah?"

Niu Yan sat on the back of the beast, surrounded by soldiers, and glanced at him coldly:

"How do you know this isn't their trick?"

"General!" Luo Xiuying knelt on her knees and kowtowed hurriedly:

"The Cao Min really has nothing to do with Zhengqitang. They just take a fancy to the Cao Min's identity and want to force the Cao Min to obey them."

"Master Luo!" Shangluo was pressed down by someone, and he gritted his teeth and growled:

"Why beg for mercy from them? Life and death are up to you. It's up to them to kill or behead them. It's better to die than to survive!"

"Snapped!"

One person whipped his whip and hit him hard.

The long whip was covered with barbs and contained poison. When it was struck on the body, it immediately tore his clothes and left a strip of flesh, causing Shangluo to scream and fall to the ground.

Niu Yan looked like he was smiling but not smiling:

"It seems like you know them?"

Luo Xiuying's body trembled and she gritted her teeth and said:

"Don't dare to deceive the general, the common people do know them."

"The common people have opened a martial arts gym on the street. Some of these people live nearby. They often ask for water, and they get to know each other as soon as they go there."

"But the grassroots have absolutely nothing to do with Zhengqi Hall!"

She raised her head and said:

"These people deliberately leaked the whereabouts of the common people and attracted thieves to their homes. They came to rescue them so that the common people would appreciate their kindness."

"But Uncle Zhou taught me this kind of thing in advance, so the common people never follow it."

"Luo Xiuying!" Zhao Yu was covered in blood and glared at Luo Xiuying:

"We are so blind that we actually think that you are the same as us. Is this how you treat your friends?"

"We saved you, but the truth?"

He roared, snarled, and questioned.

Luo Xiuying turned pale and gritted her teeth:

"Without you, I wouldn't be in this catastrophe! Do you dare to say that you didn't secretly leak the information about me transporting goods?"

"you……"

"Bitch!"

The expressions of several people in Shangluo changed greatly, and they all angrily rebuked and even cursed.

"Interesting, interesting." Niu Yan sat on the beast's spine with a strange smile on his face:

"Whether it's true or not, this scene was well played, but I'd rather kill the wrong person than let him go. I'm not interested in watching you act here."

"Kill them all!"

As he spoke, he waved his hand gently.

"yes!"

The soldiers responded, approaching several people with swords in their hands.

"Wait a minute."

Zhou Jia stretched out his hand to stop him.

"Huh?" Niu Yan's face darkened:

"What do you want to do?"

"General." Zhou Jia handed over his hand:

"This junior of mine is indeed innocent."

"Zhou Jia, don't push yourself too far." Niu Yan said in a cold voice:

"If I don't pursue your question on this matter, I'm giving Xiaolangdao face. You say she is innocent. Where is the evidence? Who can prove it?"

If no one proves it, then the wrongdoer will be killed without mercy!

"..."

Zhou Jia looked thoughtful, then gently waved his sleeves, threw a bloody broken sword on the ground in front of Luo Xiuying, and said calmly:

"The General wants proof."

"Uncle Zhou." Luo Xiuying trembled and looked up at Zhou Jia.

Zhou Jia looked cold, as usual.

She tremblingly picked up the broken sword, stood up, and looked at Zhou Jia again, her beautiful eyes flashing back and forth:

"Uncle Zhou..."

"It doesn't matter." Zhou Jia said in a calm voice:

"As long as I'm here, you can make your own decision."

Hearing this, Luo Xiuying was convinced.

She knew Zhou Jia's character well. Although the other party didn't say much, he had expressed his attitude and he would definitely protect her today.

No matter what she decides.

Uncle Zhou...

Luo Xiuying knows Zhou Jia's character far better than anyone else.

Although he has a cold and unkind personality, he will never go back on his word as long as he promises to do it.

When he came to Hongzeyu from Huojiabao, the road was dangerous and unpredictable. He never forgot his father's instructions and took her with him.

Even when he was in danger many times, he was protected.

Compared to Zhou Jia, others...

Luo Xiuying clenched her teeth and clenched the broken sword with her five fingers, looking at Shangluo and others with murderous intent.

"What do you want to do?"

Shangluo's expression changed drastically:

"Master Luo..."

"puff!"

Luo Xiuying took a step forward, stretched out her arm, and pierced Shangluo's heart with a sword. A section of the blood-stained blade came out from behind, dripping with blood.

"you……"

Shangluo's face was distorted, blood rolled from his throat, and his eyes were fixed on Luo Xiuying, as if he didn't believe that the other party would do this.

"Brother Shang!"

"Bitch!"

The expressions of the others changed drastically and they roared angrily.

"Brother Qi Shang still has his heart set on you and plans to get married to you. You are so cruel, how could you do this to someone who likes you!"

"Luo, even if we act like ghosts, we won't let you go!"

"You forced me!" Luo Xiuying's eyes were red, and she lunged at the other person with a low roar, slashing the other person's throat with a sword.

Several people in Shangluo deliberately made friends with her. With no one in Shicheng, Luo Xiuying also hoped that she could have a few friends.

Embrace this.

Over time, the relationship between these people has become really good.

but……

It was a matter of life and death, and the other party had evil intentions and forced her to join the gang. It was not at all Luo Xiuying's will that she ended up in this situation.

Together with the murderous intention, I no longer care.

The broken sword flickered, and in the blink of an eye, corpses were scattered all over the ground.

Luo Xiuying's delicate body was trembling, the broken sword in her hand was shaking back and forth, her long hair was hanging down, her eyes were vacant and lifeless, and she stood there blankly.

Killing her former friend with her own hands was also an unspeakable torture for her.

"Ha ha……"

On the beast's spine, Niu Yan laughed loudly:

"good!"

"very good!"

This scene seemed to make him particularly excited and relaxed.

"For Zhou Jia's sake, I, the general, will believe you for once."

He lowered his head and looked at Luo Xiuying, and his voice suddenly dropped:

"Don't let this happen again!"

"yes."

Luo Xiuying, who was covered in blood, bowed her head and knelt down on one knee:

"Thank you General for not killing me."

"Ha ha……"

Niu Yan laughed and waved his arms:

"Walk!"

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"General."

In the study, my subordinate presented a letter:

"Expedited summons from the imperial court."

"oh!"

Niu Yan reached out and took it, unfolded it, and frowned:

"Is Lord Yujing coming to Shicheng?"

"It seems that she wants to find Zhao Kuxin." Someone below replied:

"General, without further ado, before the princess arrives, we must get rid of the person named Zhao first, otherwise there will be trouble and the young master will be held accountable."

"I understand." Niu Yan groaned:

"But he is a member of the royal family after all. The Yamen are pushing the envelope in many ways, and Xiaolangdao is not trying his best. Without their help, how easy is it to kill a Black Iron late-stage person?"

and.

Zhao Huxin is not an ordinary late-stage black iron player.

"General, there is actually a way."

One person spoke:

"The reason why Xiaolangdao and the Yamen are clamoring for power but dare not take action is because they are concerned about Zhao Huxin's identity, but they also know that this person will die, as long as he does not die in their hands."

"Some people are definitely interested in this person."

"for example……"

"Bloodvine Tower and the like."

Hearing this, Niu Yan raised his eyes thoughtfully.

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waterway.

An inconspicuous passenger ship was heading straight for Shicheng at an alarming speed.

Inside the cabin.

A woman puts her hands behind her back and looks into the distance.