Chapter 1257: Chapter 1254: Maggots of the Instep, A Great Battle (Second Update)

The voice was filled with deep-seated hatred.

Along with his words, a light laughter emanated from within the caravan.

Then, the curtain of the carriage lifted, and a cloud of black mist spread out, revealing a woman as cold as ice with pure black lips.

Suddenly, the woman looked up at Xing Yuhe who was standing atop the city walls, her face showing a trace of a cold smile.

“Xing Yuhe, long time no see!”

Xing Yuhe’s expression was as calm as still water, staring intently at Baili Shaoguang, then spoke in a chilling tone, “You really are like persistent maggots, even managing to find this place!”

Baili Shaoguang chuckled lightly, “Xing Yuhe, if it weren’t for your deep cultivation level suppressing the toxins within you, did you really think we wouldn’t be able to find you?”

Upon hearing this, Xing Yuhe was taken aback, then he realized, “So it was the poison in me that gave away my traces?”

Baili Shaoguang nodded, “Exactly!”

As she spoke, she lifted her head and looked coldly at Xing Yuhe, “No need for unnecessary words, Xing Yuhe, you are a smart man. You surely understand why I came here! Now, hand over the opportunity quietly, and I might spare you and this little town behind you!”

Xing Yuhe laughed, his smile filled with mockery, “You’ve said these words not just once, ten years ago. But do you think, I would believe it?”

Baili Shaoguang’s face darkened, “Xing Yuhe, do not think I am scared of you. Since you are already unable to suppress the severe poison in you, it proves that you are at the end of your strength. Any further struggle is futile and will only quicken your demise!”

Xing Yuhe laughed heartily, then turned to look at his grandson, “Yushu, do you see now? This is the person our Xing family went to great lengths to protect!”

Xing Yushu’s eyes were as stern as iron, fixating on Baili Shaoguang and then he nodded heavily, “I see it clearly!”

“Good, remember their demeanor, and in the future, return the grudge to our Xing family tenfold!”

“Yes!”

Baili Shaoguang heard this and coldly snorted, “Seeking death!”

With that, she waved her hand.

Behind her, specks of black light appeared, led by the man who had led the way.

As these black lights dispersed, ghosts floating in the air emerged, then they bowed in unison to Baili Shaoguang, “Commandery Princess!”

Baili Shaoguang pointed forward and said coldly, “Destroy this town, capture Xing Yuhe alive!”

“Yes!”

At her command, the endless horde of ghosts transformed into a black torrent, rushing directly towards Demon-Sealing Town.

But as soon as they breached within two hundred zhang, the talisman spells on the city walls emitted a brilliant golden light.

Where the light touched, the black light let out heartbreaking wails and then vanished.

However, Baili Shaoguang remained unfazed by this, instead scoffing coldly as her hair fluttered without wind, and the black light around her intensified dozens of times, forcefully charging forward.

Despite the brilliance of the golden light, against such an assault of black energy, it was still inadequate.

The city walls trembled slightly, clearly reaching their limit.

Just then, Xing Yuhe sharply shouted, his eyes gleaming with light, then clapped his hands together, “Face! Soldier!”

Upon uttering these true words, a massive talisman spell directly blasted towards Baili Shaoguang.

A solemn expression appeared on Baili Shaoguang’s face, she waved her hand, and the black mist that had been spreading around thickened into a heavy shield, resisting the talisman spell with a clash.

Boom!

A muffled sound followed.

Baili Shaoguang involuntarily stepped back several paces, his face slightly pale.

Xing Yuhe swayed slightly as well but did not retreat. Instead, the brilliance in his eyes became even more dazzling.

Meanwhile, the entire town had been disturbed, and although the people dared not come closer, they all stood on the streets looking up.

Xing Yushu’s heart tightened, and he exclaimed, “Grandpa!”

Xing Yuhe waved his hand to signal him not to speak, then took a deep breath and said slowly to Baili Shaoguang outside the city: “Baili Shaoguang, with this palm strike you should understand my current strength. I have no intention of killing you; leave now, and I will not pursue this matter!”

Upon hearing this, Baili Shaoguang’s eyebrows lifted slightly, looking at Xing Yuhe with some apprehension.

After all, she had not gained an advantage from that palm strike.

This inevitably filled her heart with doubts.

Could it be that her speculation was wrong, and this fellow’s strength was not diminished at all?

As she hesitated, a soft laugh came from above.

“Commandery Princess, you indeed arrived a step earlier than us!”

Hearing this voice, Baili Shaoguang’s expression instantly became very unsightly, then she coldly said.

“Zeng Jialiang!”

“Indeed, it is I!”

As the voice fell, a black lacquered large sedan suddenly appeared in front of everyone, and then the sedan curtain was lifted, with Zeng Jialiang and Jin Haorang walking out one after another.

The appearance of these two men instantly made the situation even more tense.

Especially Xing Yuhe, who clenched his teeth and chanted in a deep voice: “Zeng Family, Jin Family!”

“Indeed, the younger generation of the Zeng Family, I’ve seen Senior Xing!” Zeng Jialiang said with a grin and a salute.

Xing Yuhe’s face was as grim as water.

Then Zeng Jialiang slightly smiled at Baili Shaoguang, “Commandery Princess, although you arrived earlier than anyone else, it seems you haven’t gained any advantage!”

“Hmph!” Baili Shaoguang snorted coldly, a hint of murderous intent appearing in her eyes.

At that moment, Jin Haorang smiled and then spoke loudly: “Commandery Princess, Brother Zeng, now is not the time for quibbling. If we delay any further, more people will arrive. Why not join forces now to deal with this Xing Yuhe? Once we capture him, we can discuss how to divide the spoils. What do you two think?”

This proposal perfectly matched Jin Haorang’s identity.

After all, he was a scion of the Jin Family, famous for their business prowess.

After a brief consideration, both Baili Shaoguang and Zeng Jialiang nodded, agreeing to Jin Haorang’s proposal.

Xing Yushu was simply furious upon seeing this, because from beginning to end, these guys treated his grandfather as if he were mere merchandise.

How could this not enrage Xing Yushu?

But Xing Yuhe was not at all impatient, merely standing with his hands behind his back, watching coldly.

Meanwhile, all the residents of Demon-Sealing Town had their hearts in their throats.

Although they did not know who was coming, anyone who opposed Old Master Xing was naturally bad news.

Xiao Rui thought so too, but she was more worried about her big brother’s safety and couldn’t help but sneak a glance.

Then she was stunned.

Because at this moment, Xue An stood behind the crowd with an indiscernible smirk on his face, his gaze not directed at the city walls but piercing through the darkness towards the distant horizon while he softly murmured, “They arrived quite fast, good, that saves me some trouble!”