A gentle breeze blew, dark clouds obscured the moon, and the night deepened.
Inside a dilapidated temple beside the official road, a bonfire had been lit.
As the firewood crackled, the flames danced, illuminating the scene inside the temple.
Fang Rui sat at the head, on a soft stool carried by a servant. Fang Shicheng stood beside him, carefully attending to him.
Two other men, broad-shouldered and strong, guarded Fang Rui on either side, their faces vigilant as they surveyed their surroundings.
In addition, one person stood at the entrance of the temple, observing the situation outside.
Fang Rui's group of five, excluding Fang Shicheng, were all bodyguards. As the direct descendant of a prominent family, Fang Rui naturally had ample security arranged for his trip out of the city.
The three bodyguards were all Qi Blood Sixth Stage martial arts experts!
Even an Internal Energy Realm master coming here would be able to contend for a bit.
"Young Master, a man of a thousand gold coins does not sit in a dangerous hall. You can rest assured and wait for news here. Tower-Bearer Ding Tong will handle everything that needs to be done!"
Fang Shicheng smiled fawningly.
Fang Rui raised his head and glanced at Fang Shicheng.
"Have you told Ding Tong everything that needed to be said?"
Fang Shicheng said obsequiously, "Yes, I have told him everything as you instructed. That Chen Ping'an should not be killed easily; he must be captured alive for you!"
Fang Rui lowered his head, his expression dark and cruel: "Hmm, once Ding Tong captures him, I will make him wish he were dead! I'll let him properly taste what I experienced in that prison!"
The flames flickered, illuminating Fang Rui's face, making it appear uneven.
...
"The inn is just ahead, just a little further!"
Chen Ping'an pulled the reins, driving the carriage, and spoke to the two people inside.
"Okay, big brother. No rush, take your time. The road at night also has a special flavor!"
Inside the carriage, Chen Er'ya said with a smile.
For her, this was indeed a rare experience.
Under the moonlight, the carriage traveled on the road, with swaying tree shadows and dancing flower shadows, truly romantic.
This was the night scenery written about in books!
Read ten thousand books, travel ten thousand miles!
Although she had not yet read ten thousand books, ten thousand miles were already under her feet.
On the official road, there would be inns at regular intervals, serving as resting places for travelers.
Chen Ping'an had looked at the map, and at his current speed, he estimated that he would reach the inn in about fifteen minutes.
Behind the carriage, a dense sound of horse hooves approached.
Hmm?
Chen Ping'an turned his head and looked back.
He saw a black figure, riding a fast horse, quickly approaching his direction.
The sound of horse hooves grew clearer, and the fast horse behind him got closer and closer.
Internal Energy Realm?
Clear Turbidity Returning to Origin Perfection?
Chen Ping'an clearly sensed the opponent's martial arts Realm.
The visitor was not friendly!
Chen Ping'an frowned slightly.
The horse quickly approached, and when the distance between them was less than three zhang, the black figure on it suddenly leaped into the air, pouncing towards Chen Ping'an.
This pounce was like a black bear hunting, charging forward without hesitation!
Ding Tong's body reached its highest point, looking down at the young man on the carriage. The young man turned his head, as if scared silly, completely unresponsive.
A novice!
Ding Tong sneered repeatedly.
He had been sent by Ding Rui to capture Chen Ping'an alive. Naturally, he had made full preparations and had a detailed understanding of Chen Ping'an.
Observing Chen Ping'an's past cultivation trajectory, he had cultivated from Qi Blood Realm all the way to Internal Energy Realm, following the steps, without any ups and downs, everything went smoothly, severely lacking actual combat experience.
Facing such a person, one must not give the opponent time to react, but directly shatter his courage with fierce killing intent, and completely suppress him with the power of thunderous killing.
He, Ding Tong, had entered the Internal Energy Realm more than twenty years ago and had been famous for a long time! This reputation was not given by others, but was a reputation he had earned by fighting his way through a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood!
Under the suppression of his martial arts Realm, if he still couldn't take down this novice Chen Ping'an, then he might as well quit!
"This time, it's really simple!"
Ding Tong exclaimed.
At this moment, his figure was already descending, and in a short distance, he would be able to capture Chen Ping'an.
Thinking of the rewards and bounties the Fang Family would give afterwards, Ding Tong's heart burned with excitement.
"Give it to me!"
Ding Tong, with his hands like bear claws, intended to crush Chen Ping'an's shoulder blades.
The fact that he was called Tower-Bearer meant that his hand skills were truly extraordinary. If he broke through the protection of a Move, let alone Chen Ping'an, who was merely at Internal Energy First Level, even a master of the same Realm at Second Level would probably not fare well.
As long as Chen Ping'an's shoulder blades were crushed, his lower limbs dislocated, his Dantian Qi Sea shattered, and his Qi and blood dispersed, Chen Ping'an could only be captured alive by him.
Just as Ding Tong thought he had it in the bag, Chen Ping'an on the carriage suddenly moved.
"Great Vajra Palm!"
Chen Ping'an thrust both palms forward, striking directly at Ding Tong's hands.
"Overestimating yourself!"
Ding Tong sneered repeatedly.
To dare to go head-to-head with him was simply seeking death!
Thump!
With a loud bang, Ding Tong only felt a huge force coming from the opponent's palm. His proud strength and momentum, at this moment, were as fragile as cotton.
Crack! Crack!
Ding Tong's body shook, his Internal Energy, which had been refined to the extreme, was instantly dispersed, his radius and ulna instantly shattered, and he was sent flying backward, spitting blood.
"This... how is this possible!"
Ding Tong's face was filled with disbelief.
On Chen Ping'an's palm, there was Internal Energy even purer than his own!
Internal Qi Third Level, Tianlin Descends Peak!
Ding Tong cried out in surprise.
However, before he could be too surprised, Chen Ping'an arrived first, striking his chest with a knee thrust.
Eight Steps Catching Cicadas! Eight Steps Illusory Leg!
Ding Tong's arms were almost useless, but in this critical moment, he still protected his chest.
Crack!
Chen Ping'an's knee thrust was even more terrifying than Ding Tong had imagined. The immense power and surging Internal Energy instantly rendered his arms useless, and his chest caved in severely.
"Pfft!"
His internal organs compressed, Ding Tong violently spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.
"Tianlin Descends Peak Perfection!"
At this moment, Ding Tong truly felt Chen Ping'an's power.
He kicked out fiercely, wanting to gain some space for himself, thereby earning a chance to survive.
Although he was called Tower-Bearer, it didn't mean he was completely ignorant of leg techniques. In fact, he had also diligently cultivated a superior leg technique, and although it wasn't perfected, this kick was still incredibly powerful.
However...
Clang!
Ding Tong only felt as if he had kicked a lump of metal.
"Hard Qi Gong!"
Looking at Chen Ping'an, who had taken a direct kick without any reaction, Ding Tong cried out in alarm.
What kind of monster was this!
First, he displayed the martial arts Realm of Tianlin Descends Peak Perfection, and now he even showed such terrifying horizontal cultivation! The most crucial thing was, how old was he?!
If his intelligence wasn't wrong, he was only in his early twenties!
Tianlin Descends Peak Perfection in his early twenties!
Such an achievement...
Even Liu Ziming of the Liu Family, known as the Wei River's top Prodigy, had not reached it!
With such talent, what Realm would he cultivate to in due time!
Before his death, Ding Tong's mind was filled with countless thoughts.
The Fang Family!
They had probably provoked an existence they couldn't afford to provoke!
At this moment, Chen Ping'an's hand had already rested on Ding Tong's head.
"Who sent you?"
Ding Tong remained silent, as if resigned to death.
Chen Ping'an glanced at Ding Tong, his Internal Energy surging, his palm expelling force.
"Not speaking? Then you die!"
Ding Tong's heart meridians were all shattered, and blood flowed from his seven orifices.
Tower-Bearer, Ding Tong, dead!
To be able to send such a master of this martial arts Realm, and to have enmity with him, it was obvious who sent the other party!
Even if Ding Tong didn't speak, Chen Ping'an knew perfectly well!
Fang Rui!