CHAPTER 56: CHAPTER 56: TROUBLE YOU TO PASS A MESSAGE (SECOND UPDATE)

Junlin and his team of five heard Xu Nian’s words and also looked confused.

What does it mean to be targeting them? What is this Blood Demon Sect?

Under the Phoenix Tree whispered, "It must be some sort of hidden plot, right? After all, this is our first time encountering an Exclusive Task, so it’s normal to have hidden plots."

The group nodded in agreement. Indeed, this was their team’s Exclusive Task.

That Blood Demon Sect—just hearing the name suggested they were no ordinary existence. Even their Sect Leader’s expression had changed; it could very well be a formidable Boss-level presence. After all, even their Sect Leader had personally taken action for this Task.

Xu Nian, unaware of what the Players were thinking, simply rode on his horse, contemplating strategies. This Task gave him the opportunity to construct a Respawn Point. This so-called Respawn Point was, to put it bluntly, just a charged Teleportation Point. For the Players, they only needed to pay Ten Contribution Points to reach Fengxiang Prefecture City, significantly reducing travel time. Therefore, the current issue was where to place this Respawn Point within Fengxiang Prefecture City.

It couldn’t be too conspicuous, or the influx of Players would be troublesome. A more hidden location would be simpler.

A moment later, Xu Nian pondered and said, "Lu Dashan, do you understand what your words just now entail?"

"I do!" Lu Dashan nodded gravely. "If I’ve lied in the slightest, let the Imperial Court come and capture me. If I resist at all, I don’t deserve the name Lu Dashan!"

He spoke these words with utmost seriousness. After all, he had desperately fled with Miss Zhao of the Zhao Family. The Government Office within Fengxiang Prefecture was no longer one he could trust. If it weren’t for the Blood Demon Sect’s pursuit, he would have long since left Fengxiang Prefecture with Miss Zhao.

As for seeking help from a Jianghu Sect... With the current Jianghu forces within Fengxiang Prefecture, it seemed unlikely any would be willing to battle the Blood Demon Sect, right?

"Very well! The Profound Yellow Sect will take you at your word!" Xu Nian nodded slightly and said, "We’re off to Fengxiang Prefecture City. You go ahead and convey a message to the Profound Yellow Sect: tell the Profound Yellow Sect Disciples to prepare to head to Fengxiang Prefecture City in three days."

Lu Dashan looked at Xu Nian and his group in surprise. The Profound Yellow Sect? Is that the Jianghu power that has recently unsettled the entire Fengxiang Prefecture martial world? I never imagined I would encounter members of the Profound Yellow Sect here. Rumor has it the Xuanhuang Sect Leader is young—could it be this person before me?

With this thought, Lu Dashan clasped his fist and said, "The Profound Yellow Sect dares to stand up; I admire that. But the Blood Demon Sect is numerous and powerful. Your Profound Yellow Sect..."

"You need not worry about this matter; just pass on the message." Pulling on the reins, Xu Nian said sternly, "Disciples of the Profound Yellow Sect have never feared death!"

"HYAH!"

The steed leaped forward. Junlin and his team followed closely on horseback.

Watching the figures kick up dust as they rode away, Lu Dashan felt even greater respect for them.

Who would have thought that the people of the Profound Yellow Sect could be so righteous? Choosing to stand up for Fengxiang Prefecture at such a time. Even knowing the opponent was the Blood Demon Sect, they were set on a bloody confrontation?

Lu Dashan turned to look at Miss Zhao, dressed in plain clothes, then stepped forward with large strides, cupped his fists, and said, "Eldest Miss, I fear I may not be able to escort you out of Fengxiang Prefecture anymore."

Miss Zhao’s eyebrows knitted slightly; even having lost everything, her eyes remained undisturbed. She had heard the previous conversation. She could, of course, also guess the identity of the Xuanhuang Sect Leader.

But rumors had it that the Profound Yellow Sect was the least populous among all the major Jianghu forces in Fengxiang Prefecture. Facing such a major power as the Blood Demon Sect, which ranked among the top in Jianghu... Were they like an egg striking a rock?

"Are you going to deliver the message?" Miss Zhao’s voice rang like wind chimes, making hearts flutter.

However, Lu Dashan seemed to have grown accustomed to this. He nodded vigorously and said, "If the Profound Yellow Sect can do so much, why can’t I? The Old Patriarch treated me well, and I must reclaim the Zhao Residence for him. Then, Eldest Miss, you can return."

"Let’s go together," Miss Zhao said calmly. "I will go with you to deliver the message, and then we’ll head to the Profound Yellow Sect together."

Upon hearing this, Lu Dashan’s face changed drastically. The Blood Demon Sect had already effectively taken over the Government Office of Fengxiang Prefecture, and it wouldn’t be long before they started causing trouble for the Jianghu forces. By then, the entire Fengxiang Prefecture would be plunged into crisis. As someone deeply concerned for the Zhao Bloodline, Lu Dashan would never allow Miss Zhao to get involved.

"Miss, you absolutely must not do this!" Lu Dashan shook his head in refusal. "My life, Lu Dashan’s, may be worthless, and death means nothing to me. But you are the sole remaining Bloodline of the Zhao Family, and I absolutely cannot let you get involved."

Miss Zhao remained silent for a long time. She knew Lu Dashan’s temperament well.

Stubborn as a mule. It was surely impossible to make him understand the stakes in this matter. But I don’t want to watch Lu Dashan go to his death, especially since they’re dealing with the Blood Demon Sect! If the Profound Yellow Sect doesn’t realize the severity of the situation, that’s one thing, but why does Lu Dashan, stubborn as he is, have to get involved? Foolish!

"You promised my father you would escort me to the Capital City to find my aunt. Do you intend to break your word?" Miss Zhao didn’t want to get involved either. The reason she wanted to go to the Profound Yellow Sect with Lu Dashan was simply because she didn’t want to travel the path ahead alone. Jianghu was too dangerous. How could she, a lone woman, possibly make it safely to the Capital City?

Hearing this, Lu Dashan’s face showed hesitation.

Could I really just stand by and watch the young people of the Profound Yellow Sect fight desperately against the Blood Demon Sect? Damn it!

Half a Moment later, Lu Dashan sighed and said, "If that’s the case, then Miss, you will go with me to deliver the message to the Profound Yellow Sect, and afterward, we’ll borrow two horses from them to hasten our journey."

He felt incredibly frustrated not being able to exact his own revenge. But Lu Dashan was clear about his duty. Master Zhao, on his deathbed, had entrusted him with ensuring Miss Zhao reached her relatives in the Capital City. Leaving Fengxiang Prefecture was their only option. Now that the Zhao Family was gone, Lu Dashan knew he couldn’t go back on his word. So, there was no longer any chance for him to return to Fengxiang Prefecture. Safely escorting Miss Zhao to the Capital City was the only choice.

I hope we can leave Fengxiang Prefecture in time. The news about the Blood Demon Sect must be delivered quickly; otherwise, the people of the Profound Yellow Sect will have died in vain.

"Let’s go," Miss Zhao said in a somewhat detached tone.

Lu Dashan busily tore strips from his clothes and wrapped his wounds. Once he made sure his injuries wouldn’t affect their journey, he then took Miss Zhao in the direction of Liang City.

The Profound Yellow Sect was just on the outskirts of Liang City.

Currently, there was no one in charge of Liang City’s Government Office, especially since the last official had been killed by a Profound Yellow Sect Disciple.

And the result? Wasn’t the Profound Yellow Sect still lively and active?

The Officials dispatched to take over had not yet formally arrived. Even if they did arrive, they would most likely have been replaced by the Blood Demon Sect...