Gu Yuan raised an eyebrow upon hearing these words, seemingly surprised.

He had been preoccupied with cultivation matters the past few days, busy with revenge, feeding the little trio, and didn't expect that Beiliang County had been anything but peaceful, with so much happening.

Gu Yuan nodded:

"Alright, Brother Lin, you should be careful too. If you and the embroidery lady don't have any urgent matters, it's better to stay in these days."

After chatting with Lin Zhou for a bit, he declined Lin's invitation to stay and took his leave.

Exiting the courtyard gate, he arrived on the street.

At this time, the sunset had fallen, the last glimmer of twilight disappearing, and the sky was completely dark.

Only the disc-like bright moon hung high in the sky, clouds drifting slowly by, appearing somewhat blurred.

The street was sparsely populated, with the doors and windows of houses on both sides tightly shut.

Gu Yuan didn't intend to leave the city, heading straight towards his residence in Changgong Lane.

Tap...tap...tap...

After walking for a while, there gradually appeared faint footsteps behind him.

Initially, the sound was very soft.

But gradually, the footsteps grew louder.

Gu Yuan stopped and turned back, seeing a figure about a dozen feet behind, walking step by step towards him.

Seeing him stop, the figure did not stop, but continued to approach.

Gu Yuan, with his excellent vision, saw the appearance of the other person under the moonlight—it was a strange middle-aged man.

The man, however, was peculiar, not only with a stiff, wooden expression, but also with deathly pale skin, showing no sign of life, but rather filled with death qi.

As he walked, his eyes remained fixed tightly on Gu Yuan.

A cold and sinister gaze!

Not only devoid of warmth!

But instead, filled with viciousness, desire, greed!

This gaze was undoubtedly abnormal, giving Gu Yuan the feeling as if he had become a piece of tender flesh, and the other person was like a predatory beast, eager to devour him in one bite!

"Stop! Who are you?!"

Gu Yuan asked sternly, but the other person seemed not to hear, continuing to advance.

He sensed something was wrong and felt a cold aura in the air invading.

This cold aura was aggressive, seemingly wanting to seep into his body.

Stimulated, goosebumps erupted all over Gu Yuan, his bodily essence and blood circulation quickened, thereby blocking the cold aura outside.

"This guy... has ill intentions!"

Without another word, Gu Yuan turned and ran, performing the "Wandering Snake Step", sprinting down the street.

Although this guy looked human, the signs he showed were unlike a human.

Moreover, as soon as he appeared, a vague sense of danger crept into Gu Yuan's heart.

Knowing the danger, Gu Yuan certainly wouldn't engage directly.

To really fight, he needed to do it on his own terms.

Seeing Gu Yuan take off running, the man was initially startled, then his eyes flashed with a vicious light, his face showing anger and frenzy, let out a low growl, quickened his pace, and chased without hesitation.

Thus, two figures, one after the other, sprinted down the street.

Running, Gu Yuan gradually sensed something amiss.

A Martial Master's physical strength is vast, but there are limits.

He initially outpaced the pursuer with the "Wandering Snake Step".

But as time went by, Gu Yuan himself began to feel a bit fatigued.

However, the guy behind, as if unaware of exhaustion or fatigue, not only pursued relentlessly but even increased his speed.

The distance between the two decreased!

Fortunately, Gu Yuan arrived near the city gate, bent his knees, and with a forceful leap, flipped over the city wall, heading outside the city.

Reaching a deserted, desolate area, Gu Yuan stopped.

He had many secrets, not to mention the three Spirit Pets that were not to be revealed and known by outsiders.

Fighting in the city was certainly inappropriate.

Clang—

Gu Yuan drew his long sword, thrusting it into the air toward the pursuing figure.

The sharp sword tip turned into a faint cold light, cutting through the air and striking the middle-aged man's chest.

No dodge?!

Gu Yuan was first astonished, then noticed something off.

His sword strike felt like hitting a piece of hard metal.

Normally, with Gu Yuan's swordsmanship and power, even an iron man could be pierced.

But stabbing this man, it only penetrated about an inch, leaving a wound.

The blood oozing from the wound was dark red, extremely viscous, exuding a putrid stench.

"Sure enough, not a living being!"

A thought flashed through Gu Yuan's mind as he saw the man reaching out to grab him.

Whoosh!

The hand, dark green with nails shimmering coldly, carried immense strength, seemingly intending to crush Gu Yuan's bones.

Though the action was straightforward, lacking agility, it was powerful and more dangerous!

Gu Yuan slipped to the side, dodging the strike, following with a sword momentum.

Swish! Swish!

Whether tapping, slicing, stabbing, or flicking, he left various wounds on the opponent.

Yet, the more Gu Yuan fought, the more alarmed he became!

This guy's physique was terrifyingly strong, and he showed no intention of avoiding attacks, purely offensive.

Crucially, the wounds inflicted had no impact on the inhuman being!

This was truly frightening!

Gu Yuan could only attack while remaining vigilant of the opponent's moves.

Slash!

Suddenly, seizing an opportunity, Gu Yuan's sword light flickered, prying open the man's hand, thrusting straight for the right eye!

However, the middle-aged man neither dodged nor avoided, merely opened his mouth, biting down on the iron sword's tip!

Crunch!

The iron sword tore his mouth bloody, yet was held tightly by his teeth, producing a screeching friction sound.

Then the "person" jerked his neck forcefully.

Crack!

With a metallic resonance, Gu Yuan's fine iron long sword could not withstand the force and broke in the middle!

Gu Yuan's gaze locked, using the broken sword to stab into the left eye.

Thunk!

This "person", though tough as metal and iron, had eyes no different than ordinary people, pierced through with a sword into the brain!

Yet, this deadly blow, enough to kill several times over, only caused the "person" to sway, slowing down slightly.

Then the arms spread out again, reaching for Gu Yuan.

"Even with the brain smashed, it can still attack. What on earth is this thing?!"

Increasingly alarmed, Gu Yuan kicked it back several steps, retreated, and shouted, "Ah Huang, the sword!"

"Chirp chirp chirp!"

Ah Huang darted out from the side.

A cloth bag hung around its neck, with a sword inside, the scabbard ancient and decorative, appearing exquisite.

It was the Qiushui Sword, which Gu Yuan had acquired not long ago!

Indeed, Ah Huang had officially been promoted from a scout to a Sword-Carrying Child!

Well, promoted only, no pay raise.

If you can't win alone, summon your teammates!

Gu Yuan had no qualms about outnumbering the enemy.

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