Starting with the titmouse, seventy-two transformations

Chapter 329 Walking into a Trap, Inviting the Enemy into a Urn

Midnight.

The moonlight was enchanting, the mountain wind howled, and occasionally the soft chirping of insects and birds could be heard.

Eight figures moved like ghosts through the shadows, silently infiltrating the depths of Crouching Tiger Village.

"This scoundrel tried to use the Lotus Bandits to kill me, but he didn't expect I'd stick to him like glue. Hehe, as long as I keep following him, I can be sure of my safety..."

Qian Zhong moved swiftly, glancing discreetly at the spider-like avatar beside him, a cold smile playing on his lips.

“It’s impossible for him to deliberately risk his life just to get rid of me, especially since these men accompanying me are all valiant generals in the army and staunch loyalists of the Cai family of Hedong…”

His gaze swept over the others, and he felt somewhat relieved.

Besides himself and his three incarnations—the Spider, the Elephant, and the Crow—the group also included Fang Xin, Zhao Tingjian, and the two brothers, Cai Shiyu and Cai Shiling.

Among them, Fang Xin was Qian Zhong's personal guard, and he had reached the pinnacle of Daoist cultivation, having reached the half-step Yellow Court realm.

Zhao Tingjian and the Cai brothers were staunch loyalists of the Cai clan of Hedong, deeply rooted in the army and highly respected.

If the spider-like avatar wants to completely control the Crimson Scale Guards, it cannot bypass these two people.

Moreover, after a few days, they seemed to have become suspicious of the spider-like avatar.

There is no shortage of clever people in this world, especially since Cai Baimao has spent years with them, and some subtle details are ultimately difficult to imitate.

Moreover, cultivators who have entered the Dao have keen intuition and amazing insight, and eventually they became suspicious.

Therefore, the spider-like incarnation arranged for the three of them to go to the Yellow Springs together with Qian Zhong.

"This Wohu Village has three main areas: the East Peak, the West Peak, and the mountainside hinterland."

The fierce battle aura emanating from the east and west peaks suggests they are hiding places for troops. The Green Serpent Saintess must be in one of these two locations…”

Behind a giant boulder, the spider-like avatar summoned Qian Zhong and the others, its eyes flashing with an unusual light:
"Time is of the essence, so I have decided to split our forces into two groups to infiltrate the east and west peaks and capture the Lian bandits."

I'm going to East Peak, you guys..."

Just as I expected, this guy had no good intentions. He brought up going to the East Peak, so the West Peak must be extremely dangerous!
Qian Zhong sneered inwardly and immediately spoke first:

"General Cai, as the commander-in-chief, is already risking his life. How can I, Qian Zhong, lag behind? I should go to the east with the general. Fang Xin will also go with us."

After saying that, he glanced at Liu Sheng with a smug look on his face, and then looked at the Cai brothers and the others with a mocking gaze.

These people were either die-hard loyalists of the Cai family or confidants recruited by Cai Baimao. No matter who died, it would be a good thing for him.

"Then Zhao Tingjian, Cai Shiyu, and Cai Shiling, along with Daoist Ya, will go to West Peak."

The spider-like avatar's lips curled slightly as it glanced at the crowd before lunging towards the East Peak:

"The rest of you will come with me to the East Peak. Once we have succeeded, we will send a message to inform you."

Before long, the eight men split into two teams and went off to the east and west respectively.

Qian Zhong and Fang Xin exchanged a glance and immediately followed without saying a word.

The white elephant, in its incarnation, grinned and fell last.

After a while.

The four had entered the Black Lion Army camp and, seeing the strong and powerful soldiers, like tigers and wolves, their expressions changed drastically.

This is no ordinary bandit or refugee; it is clearly a battle-hardened army with strict discipline and unwavering obedience to orders.

Their elite troops are even superior to the Crimson Scale Guards.

Qian Zhong swallowed hard, a hint of retreat flashing in his eyes, but it was too late.

The spider-like avatar had already led them to the luxurious three-courtyard house:

"Judging from the layout of this courtyard, it must be the residence of the bandit leader. Let's go in and capture someone to interrogate him..."

Since we've come all this way, we can't go back empty-handed.

Upon hearing this, Qian Zhong and his companion had no choice but to bite the bullet and follow him into the courtyard.

then……

"Oh!"

The gate slammed shut, as if closing off another world.

The courtyard was pitch black, devoid of people and lights, eerily quiet.

Fortunately, cultivators who have entered the Dao possess extraordinary senses, allowing them to see the night as if it were daytime, and they can still see clearly.

After passing through halls and corridors, the four of them finally stopped in the second courtyard.

In the center of the courtyard stood a tall figure, as if he had known they would come and had been waiting for them for a long time.

Standing over ten feet tall, with bulging muscles, an honest face, silver markings on both sides of his forehead, and a fierce aura, he exudes a destructive power unique to lightning.

It was none other than Lei Niu in disguise. He grinned, his eyes flashing with lightning:
"coming?"

"coming."

The spider-like avatar smiled calmly, no longer concealing itself, and turned to look at Qian Zhong and the other man, its gaze indifferent and ruthless.

What does that mean? Could it be...?

Qian Zhongxin was horrified, feeling a chill rise from the soles of his feet, as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.

He stood there, stunned, his mind blank.

This is a trap!
Cai Baimao and the Lotus Bandits of Wohu Village had long been in cahoots!

He deliberately led people to investigate at night, but in reality, he wanted to use someone else to do his dirty work, targeting himself!

Damn!

"My lord, let's go! I'll cover our retreat!"

At this moment, Fang Xin realized what was happening and gritted his teeth as he lunged at the incarnation of Lei Niu.

His inner energy surged, and he drew his sword, slashing down. The sword light roared out, traversing the void, cutting through the air, and emitting a terrifying shriek.

In an instant, it was as if a bright moon had risen in the courtyard, its cold light illuminating the cold ground.

"boom!"

Just then, a flash of lightning appeared.

A bolt of purple lightning, as thick as a bowl, descended from the sky, carrying a terrifying aura of destruction, and shattered the cold, clear moonlight.

Then came the second, third, fourth...

The attacks were relentless and dense, completely engulfing Fang Xin and his knife.

"Oh!"

At the same time, Lei Niu transformed and charged out fiercely, like a mountain moving, intending to crush the entire courtyard.

"choke!"

Just then, a sharp blade of light pierced through the thunder and slashed down at him with lightning speed and the force of splitting a mountain.

"sucker Punch!"

Lei Niu's forehead shone brightly with silver light, and his figure vanished in an instant, causing Fang Xin's desperate attack to miss.

Immediately afterwards, a thick, powerful hand tore through the lightning and grabbed his head.

A terrifying force, enough to uproot mountains, erupted in an instant—

"puff!"

In an instant, blood splattered, like a rainstorm hitting all directions, spraying Qian Zhong directly and soaking him from head to toe.

"I...you..."

He came to his senses and looked around, only to find his hands and feet were ice-cold.

Three terrifying figures had surrounded them without them even realizing it, but they didn't make a move, as if they were waiting for something.

intelligence!

Qian Zhongfu, sensing the source of life, immediately shouted to his spider-like avatar:
“General Cai, I am highly regarded by the Grand Commandant and know many secrets. I am also on a confidential mission this time, which will surely benefit your family. I am willing to tell you everything, I only ask that you spare my life…”

Even at this moment, he still believed that Cai Baimao was colluding with Wohu Village.

"Boom!"

Just then, several round objects were thrown into the yard, carrying a strong smell of blood, and rolled like balls to Qian Zhong's feet.

He looked down and was shocked to see the heads of Zhao Tingjian, Cai Shiyu, and Cai Shiling.

The cut surface is fresh, and the blood is still warm.

A terrifying figure appeared on the wall at some unknown time. Its golden eyes were indifferent and ruthless, and its aura was fierce and arrogant, making people feel suffocated.

It was the Flying Tiger incarnation who arrived after easily killing Zhao Tingjian and the other two.

“Tell me what you know…”

His golden eyes flashed with a bloodthirsty light as he looked down at the trembling Qian Zhong and shook his head:

"Never mind, I'll ask myself."

The next moment, a bone-chilling wind howled out, each strike drawing blood.

"what--"

(End of this chapter)