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Chapter 146 Don't panic, we have connections!
Looking at the soldier lying on the ground with an arrow in his head, the talisman bursting into flames.

Everyone then realized that the person had not only caught the arrow but also thrown it back!
How could someone be shot dead by this?
"This is bad, he's a tough nut to crack!"

The soldiers dared not delay any longer and immediately fired whistling arrows into the fortified village as a warning.

A sharp whistle rang out, and footsteps immediately broke out on the wall of the fortified village as a large number of soldiers rushed to the top of the wall.

"What's going on? What's going on? Who dares to cause trouble at the Liu family's residence!"

The leader charged forward, cursing and swearing.

But upon seeing the soldiers' corpses on the ground, he was startled and leaned against the wall.

"Are there archers?" he asked hastily.

"No, no!" The first few soldiers' voices trembled. "It was that man down there. He caught the arrow with one hand and threw it back, killing Xiao Liuzi!"

This answer was clearly beyond the leader's comprehension. He stood there stunned for several breaths before managing to squeeze out a single word in disbelief:

"What?!"

"Well, Xiao Liu shot an arrow at that guy, and not only did the guy catch it, he threw it back at Xiao Liu and killed him!"

The soldier added incoherently.

The man in the lead immediately widened his eyes.

This is not something a human could do!
Alarm bells rang in his mind. He suppressed his fear and cautiously peeked down from behind the wall.

But Du Yuan seemed to sense something and glanced at him.

This almost scared him out of his wits.

"Shoot the arrows! No, we can't shoot the arrows! The door! Yes, block the door! Block the door! There are talismans drawn by the Celestial Master on the door. Even if this guy has some skills, he definitely can't get in!"

The other soldiers breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. Although they all drew their bows, ready to shoot, they were hesitant to do so given the precedent of what had happened before.

If they were ordinary mortals, even if a large army of soldiers came, they would dare to fight stubbornly by taking advantage of the terrain.

But, but, although there's only one below, it doesn't look like a human!

The leader, hiding behind the wall, continued talking:

"Don't be afraid, everyone. I've already sent someone to inform the young master. He will definitely be here with the Celestial Master in just a short while!"

"Moreover, the gate below is blessed with the Celestial Master's talisman, making it an impregnable fortress!"

Before he finished speaking——

"boom--!!!"

A deafening roar erupted from beneath our feet! The entire section of the city wall seemed to tremble.

The next moment, they saw the gate, which was said to be impregnable and fortified by the Celestial Master's talisman, fly straight out.

They had to roll a hundred paces away before landing!

Immediately afterwards, a clear yet imposing voice, like a resounding bell, echoed throughout the fortified village:

"Where are the Liu family members from Hedong? I have come here on behalf of the 101 people who died at Hulao Mountain!"

This scene terrified the leader so much that his eyes rolled back and he fainted on the spot.

Without their leader to command, the remaining soldiers were half at a loss and half extremely relieved, continuing to hide on the wall.

They neither showed themselves nor ran away.
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Deep within the fortified village, the village chief was accompanying Liu Yuan, the son of the Liu family, as they toasted the Heavenly Master. After several rounds of drinks, Liu Yuan, the noble son of the Liu family, finally spoke apologetically to the old Taoist priest, whose face was now flushed red:
"Please forgive us, Celestial Master, for this remote place has little to offer you!"

The commander of the fortified village also apologized:

"It's all the fault of those petty people who failed to manage the fortified village properly."

Having originally served in the border army, he looked down on this so-called Celestial Master.

After all, this man looked like a seasoned conman. He even remembered that the former commander had gotten drunk after listening to a Taoist priest's divination, believing that the barbarians wouldn't attack.

As a result, when the enemy attacked, the commander was absent, which nearly caused the entire front to collapse.

Fortunately, one of the soldiers managed to kill the vanguard Hu chieftain with a lance, buying them time to react.

From then on, he developed a deep hatred for Taoist priests and monks.

But unexpectedly, this person today actually has real skills!
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but subconsciously touch the sword at his waist—ever since he put the talisman given to him by the old Taoist priest, this sword could cut through iron like mud!

No wonder those high-ranking figures are all so keen on worshipping Buddha and seeking gods, and searching for immortals and Taoist masters; it turns out there's a real way to do it!

The old Taoist priest waved his hands repeatedly, reeking of alcohol:

"That's enough, that's enough! This is already excellent!"

But then, he let out another hiccup and asked the young master of the Liu family, whom he had never even glanced at before:
"Is everything settled regarding the sacrificial ceremony?"

Liu Yuan immediately straightened his expression, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible smugness:

"Rest assured, Celestial Master! I have not only found three pairs of boys and girls born in the year of Yiwei, the month of Jimao, the day of Xinyou, and the hour of Dingyou," he paused slightly, his smile deepening, "but I have also prepared fifty pairs for the Tiger God! Hehe, although the times are not auspicious, it should be fine for the deity to have a treat!"

The Wubao commander was stunned by these words. Wasn't it said that a pair of virgin boys and girls with the right auspicious time was enough?

So many, right?
But after glancing at the two people in front of him, he suppressed all his thoughts.

He only became a fortified commander because of the appreciation of the noble Liu family. How could he possibly influence the thoughts of the nobles and the real people?
Besides, wouldn't one's own status rise with the tide?
Thinking of this, the last bit of conscience and unease in my heart completely disappeared.

The old Taoist priest's eyes lit up and he said:

"Good, good, good! As expected, the Liu family has the potential to achieve great things!"

Previously, he had tried to find others as instructed by the King of Wei, but even after demonstrating his abilities, only Lady Liu agreed to his request.

Liu Yuan also chuckled and nodded, his knuckles lightly tapping the table.

As long as the Tiger God Grandfather's sacrifice is successful, their Liu clan can transform from a powerful mortal clan with only fame and fortune into a true immortal sect!

At this momentous occasion of grand ambitions, what are a mere hundred or so unrelated boys and girls? Even if there were millions of them, as long as it could pave the way for the Liu family's ascension to heaven, they would not hesitate to sacrifice them!

But just then, someone suddenly burst in and said:
"Young Master, Celestial Master, something terrible has happened! A powerful figure has arrived outside, and he seems to possess magical abilities as well!"

Just as they were about to speak, they heard a loud bang from afar.

Then came Du Yuan's question: "Where are the people of the Liu family of Hedong? I have come here on behalf of the 101 people who died at Hulao Mountain!"
Liu Yuan muttered to himself, then immediately looked at the old Taoist priest.

The other party said nonchalantly:
"Well, he does sound quite capable. But he seems unaware that my skills are no joke either."

These words elicited nods of agreement from both the fortified commander and Liu Yuan. At the same time, the old Taoist priest added an extra sentence to reassure them:
"And besides, the Tiger God is right next to us!"

Moreover, even if this person really is so powerful that he can suppress even the Tiger God, I, the old Taoist priest, can still ask Lord Wei for help!

What, he's not even afraid of King Wei?
(End of this chapter)