Chapter 89: World Association, Sect Master Xiong Ba!
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Ten days later.
Blackrock City, Inner City, Yonghe District.
A group of people led the carriage and ox cart along the main road that crisscrossed the north and south of the inner city, heading towards the north gate.
Each car was stacked with large boxes. The name of the convoy was Lingyun. It was the recently established Lingyun Trading Company.
As the busiest main road in the inner city, there were people coming and going on the streets.
However, everyone consciously made way for the caravan.
The onlookers pointed at the convoy and discussed softly.
“Woah! Look at the mountain of goods in this convoy. The Xu family and the Su family are really generous!”
“That’s right. The two families joined forces and forced the Zhang family to move out of Blackrock City. Their businesses were completely annexed.”
“This is all in the past! You still don’t know, right? This Lingyun Trading Company’s first big deal was robbed.”
“Who’s so bold to rob the Xu family and the Su family’s caravan?!”
“I’m not sure. I only heard that on the way back to Blackrock City from Jiayuan
City, the caravan encountered a group of people. The Xu family’s third Blood Qi
Breakthrough expert, Feng Xiao, was injured!”
“I also heard that Martial Master Lu’s eldest disciple, Zhao Yuantu, has lost his hand and is bedridden. He’s probably dying.”
“Stop talking nonsense! Can’t you see that Feng Xiao is walking at the front?”
“Then why isn’t Zhao Yuantu on the team? Huh? Didn’t you see that the young master of the Xu family is personally leading the team?”
“Sigh, I won’t defend you!”
“No, let’s make a bet, okay?”
“I’m not betting! I’m irreconcilable with drugs and gambling!”
“Boring…”
The people’s discussion was not loud, but the employees accompanying the caravan were all martial artists. With the hearing of Bone Tempering and Blood Tempering Realm martial artists, they could hear what the passersby said clearly.
Not to mention passersby, even they themselves were not confident.
When the caravan was robbed, more than 20 martial artists died. They were basically all at the Skin Tempering Realm and a few at the Bone Tempering Realm.
The four Blood Tempering Realm registered elders were also injured to varying degrees.
Although the registered elder with a fractured arm was not as exaggerated as the passersby said, he was indeed recuperating at home.
Even with the strength of the previous team, they could not withstand it. It would probably be even harder to protect the goods this time.
Most importantly, their lives would probably be lost with the goods.
Helplessly, the young master, Xu Ling, personally led the team. Most of the martial artists like them had signed a contract with the Xu family and the Su family. This was not in name. They had to go. Otherwise, it would be a breach of contract. That way, they could forget about staying in Blackrock City.
They basically brought their families along. Even if they could leave, they had to take care of their families.
Therefore, if they encountered a tribulation, they could only fight to the death.
After all, they did not get the money for nothing.
“Sigh… I hope the person Brother Han found is really as powerful as he said.” Feng Xiao rode on his tall horse and sighed in his heart.
The martial artists in the team were all dejected. If they really encountered that group of people again, what could they use to resist?
Although his previous injuries were not heavy, he had expended a lot of blood qi. Now, he could at most unleash 70% of his strength.
In addition, he was already old and was no longer in the age to fight. In his current state, he could at most deal with a second Blood Qi Breakthrough martial artist.
The other two registered elders were not much better. Only the young master, Xu Ling, was in good condition.
However, she had just broken through to the Blood Tempering Realm not long ago. During this period of time, she had been in charge of the business company’s affairs. Her strength was probably not bad among the first Blood Qi Breakthrough.
In short, the team lacked a powerful backbone.
“Grandpa Feng, don’t worry. Junior Brother Han will definitely do what he promised. I believe in him!” Xu Ling, who was riding the black horse, comforted Feng Xiao when she saw that he had a lot on his mind.
“Mm, I believe it too.” Feng Xiao nodded, clearly lacking in confidence.
During the battle in Taoyuan Village last time, Han Zhao seemed to be extremely brave, but he was actually only equivalent to an ordinary second Blood Qi Breakthrough martial artist.
If not for the fact that he had eaten the monster’s flesh and could not even unleash half of his strength, he would have been able to escape with Xu Ling alone. The other quasi-Martial Masters at the Blood Tempering Realm would not have been killed so easily by Heiwa and Aunt Tao.
Of course, Feng Xiao was still very confident in Han Zhao’s strength and potential.
However, this time, it was an unknown third Blood Qi Breakthrough martial artist. If the enemy had a Force Tempering Martial Master, it would be troublesome.
He was already so old, so it was not a loss for him to die. However, if something happened to Xu Ling, he would not be able to accept it.
However, Xu Ling firmly believed in Han Zhao. In order to give everyone confidence, she insisted on leading the team. Feng Xiao could not persuade her.
“Young Miss, if we encounter a powerful enemy, stay closer to me. Let’s help each other.”
Feng Xiao added.
“Grandpa Feng, you’re actually… alright.” Xu Ling understood what he meant, but she couldn’t say anything else. She had unconditional trust in Han Zhao. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have personally led the team.
When the other two registered elders of the Su family heard this, they could not help but look at each other and already understood what the other party meant.
Previously, they were already injured. If they encountered that group of people last time and fought to the death without retreating, they might die if they were not a match.
Although they had signed a contract with the Su family and obtained a lot of benefits, their lives were still the most important.
Just like that, the entire team was enveloped in a dull atmosphere. They passed through the main road, walked out of the inner city gate, and gathered at the north gate, waiting for the so-called strong reinforcements.
After a while, just as everyone was getting impatient from waiting, a middle-aged man who looked to be in his forties or fifties walked over from afar.
The other party seemed to be walking slowly, but everyone felt that he had only taken a few steps before arriving in front of them.
Good movement technique!
As soon as an expert made a move, one would know if it was true or not.
The four quasi-Martial Masters of the Blood Tempering Realm, including Xu Ling, had confidence in this person.
The others also fixed their eyes on the man who had suddenly appeared. They saw that he was not wearing a tight-fitting outfit that was convenient for movement. Instead, he was wearing a golden robe. His long black hair was combed meticulously and scattered behind him. His thick sword-like eyebrows were raised, and his face was filled with dignity. Every move he made exuded the domineering aura of a superior.
Just by looking at his appearance, he felt that he had more style than many Force Tempering Martial Masters.
“I’m Xiong Ba. I’ve been entrusted to protect you.” The person who came was arrogant and dignified.
Everyone could not help but look solemn when they saw his extraordinary bearing.
Feng Xiao’s heart jumped. His worry had been completely wiped away by Xiong Ba’s movement technique when he appeared. He walked forward and cupped his fists, “Greetings, Mr. Xiong. May I know where Brother Han is now?”
“He’s a guest in my sect.” As he spoke, Han Zhao flicked his sleeve and an envelope flew straight towards Xu Ling.
Xu Ling took the envelope and saw that it was indeed Han Zhao’s personal letter.
“The World Association’s Sect Master?! Since Junior Martial Brother Han admires Sect Master Xiong so much, I’ll leave this trip to you,” Xu Ling said respectfully. Someone who could make Junior Martial Brother Han admire him must be an expert.
“This is just a request.” Han Zhao smiled faintly.
Fortunately, he had watched television dramas. Otherwise, even if he could use the Bone Shrinking Technique to disguise his appearance, he would not be able to act like Xiong Ba.
“Please!”
A Bone Tempering Realm martial artist very consciously gave up his horse.
Han Zhao nodded slightly and got on the horse..