Starting with the titmouse, seventy-two transformations

Chapter 333 Gaolin Manor, the Man in Black Robes, News Leaked
night.

Gaolin Mansion.

"There are lights!"

On the back of the Sky-Splitting Sparrow, Du Bingyan pointed to the location of Jihaitang in the city, her tone urgent.

After leaving Yangxin Prefecture during the day, the two rode the Sky-Splitting Sparrow to explore the surrounding cities.

In more than ten cities, without exception, all the branches of Jihaitang were taken over.

Not only were the goods stolen, but all the shopkeepers, servants, and guards were also killed, and they had all been tortured and abused before their deaths.

The murderer... seems to be interrogating me about something.

Relying on his talent for "concealing his aura," Liu Sheng once entered several gangs that had been massacred to investigate.

It was discovered that at each branch of Jihaitang, there was at least one Daoist-level retainer stationed there, but they all died cleanly and swiftly, leaving little trace of their actions.

The murderer's strength was either far superior to that of these worshippers, or their numbers were astonishing, allowing them to overwhelm the enemy and achieve a swift victory.

It should be noted that the Du family of Bohai is a prominent clan in Youzhou, with numerous branches and branches, conducting business throughout the country and possessing extensive connections...

The massacre of multiple branches of Jihaitang was tantamount to breaking ties with the Du family.

Who would dare to do this, and who has the power to do so?

What is the purpose, and what is it for?
"Go down and have a look."

Liu Sheng gave a reassuring sound, and with a thought, the Sky-Splitting Sparrow immediately swooped down, heading straight for the Jihai Hall below.

From afar, shouts of battle could be heard.

The sounds of clashing swords, cries of pain, shouts of rebuke, and screams of agony...

"what--"

"Who goes there? If the Du family of Bohai has offended us in any way, just tell us. Why the need for shouting and killing?"

"Master Lu, quickly save Seventh Master! He's lost an arm..."

"These thieves must be wiped out! Everyone, attack!"

"Qiang Qiang Qiang!"

……

"not good!"

Du Bingyan's expression changed drastically. Ignoring the fact that she was high in the air, she leaped off the back of the Sky-Splitting Sparrow, her feet barely touching the ground.

Like a fairy stepping on the moon, she fell towards the residence of Jihaitang.

"choke!"

The sword's cry pierces the sky, its blade unsheathed like autumn water.

Suddenly, large waves surged on the water behind the camp, and water mist rose up, like a light veil, covering the Jihaitang camp.

In an instant, everyone in the camp felt a blur before their eyes, their hands and feet inexplicably slowed down, and a sense of unreality arose.

The next moment, a graceful figure descended from the sky, sword light swirling around her, like a dream.

She was like a goddess who had stepped out of the moon palace, serene and sublime, making people's murderous intent disappear and their minds clear and peaceful.

Shuiyue Temple's True Skill -

The Great Brahma Light Compassionate Voyage to Salvation Sutra!
Having received the sweet dew of the willow branch, she underwent a complete transformation, and her talents have now reached the pinnacle of the world.

This skill, which she had previously struggled to master, seemed to have been suddenly simplified, allowing her to smoothly progress from initial entry to advanced mastery, making rapid progress day by day.

With a single sword strike, a melodious and compassionate sound seemed to quell the hatred between the enemy and the friend, causing them to stop fighting as if possessed, and look at each other in bewilderment.

Therefore, in the martial arts world, this true skill is also known as the "Divine Skill of Mediating Fights".

Unfortunately, it was too late.

When Liu Sheng activated his "Concealing Breath" talent and arrived at the camp, the scene was already one of heavy casualties, with corpses lying haphazardly in pools of blood.

Many shelves were overturned, and various goods were scattered everywhere, leaving the place in a mess.

Under the firelight, the two sides faced each other across a distance of three or four zhang, their auras sharply clashing.

The attackers were a dozen or so mysterious figures dressed in black robes, wearing hoods, and with ghost masks on their faces.

They wielded sharp weapons such as swords, axes, and halberds, their auras were fierce, and their internal energy circulated, with light and mist surging like rosy clouds.

They're all at the Dao Entry Realm!
It should be noted that each branch of Jihaitang has only one Taoist master to oversee and guard it.

Faced with such a force, it's no wonder they were utterly annihilated, with not a single survivor able to escape. The disparity between the two sides was simply too great.

If Liu Sheng and his companion hadn't arrived in time, this branch of the Gaolin Prefecture would probably have followed in the footsteps of the other branches.

"Seventh Uncle, are you alright?"

Du Bingyan held a sword in one hand and supported a middle-aged man with a missing arm with the other, her face full of concern.

The man was around forty years old, dressed in a long blue satin robe, and his features bore a slight resemblance to Du Bingyan.

He was staring at Du Bingyan in shock, seemingly oblivious to the excruciating pain of losing his arm.

His eyes held a mixture of astonishment, doubt, joy, and disbelief.

"Ice Goose?!"

"Seventh Uncle, it's me!"

"Is it really you? You're alive and well..."

The middle-aged man with the missing arm, whom Du Bingyan called "Seventh Uncle," suddenly fell silent, pulled Du Bingyan behind him, and said in a deep voice:
"Go quickly, I'll cover your retreat, you..."

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by a deep voice from the other end:

"Could the person who has come be... Commandant Du Bingyan?"

The man was tall, and even though he wore a large black robe, he still looked bulky, his body bulging with his bulging muscles.

He did not speak, but used ventriloquism, making it impossible to identify him from his voice.

"So, this person has a certain social standing, and many people know him. He might even know Du Bingyan's 'seventh uncle'?"

Liu Sheng observed coldly and deduced a lot of useful information from the clues leaked by the other party.

As for whether I guessed correctly or not, it's actually very simple: just leave them all behind.

"It's me. And who are you? Why are you targeting my Jihaitang?"

Du Bingyan stepped forward, her hand resting on the Cloud Water Sword, her expression cold and stern.

A pure sword intent surged from her body, as smooth as water, yet sharp and piercing, sending chills down one's spine.

Despite her naturally unlucky constitution and frequent misfortunes, she's completely obedient and helpful to Liu Sheng, always ready to lend a hand and ask for his help. But don't forget, before meeting Liu Sheng, her nickname in the underworld was—

Blood-Hand Guanyin!
"It's just that some managers and employees have died. The Du family of Bohai is a large and powerful family. They have at least eight or ten thousand servants like this. Why bother with them?"

The newcomer chuckled lightly, completely unconcerned.

He waved his hand, his gaze passing through the ghost mask and landing on Du Bingyan, his greed undisguised:
"As for the lost money and goods, we are willing to return them in full, or even double, triple, or even more..."

"Just grant us one request."

At this point, he glanced around, subtly giving a signal to the other men in black robes, and took a half-step forward without making a sound:

"As long as you come back with us..."

"Go back?"

Du Bingyan lowered her eyelids and said softly:
"Where?"

You'll know when you get there.

The man shrugged, then quietly took half a step forward, getting even closer to Du Bingyan.

At the same time, the group of black-robed men behind him silently spread out to both sides and surrounded him.

Like a net, it ensnared Du Bingyan.

"So... your target was me."

Du Bingyan remained silent for a moment, then sighed. True energy surged within her dantian, and the Cloud Water Sword in her hand shone brightly.

"Is it for mango pomelo sago?"

She was not stupid after all. Combining the information she had heard at the Immortal Abode, she pondered for a moment and guessed the truth. She couldn't help but curse Liu Sheng in her heart.

No wonder that guy has been acting like an animal these past few days, constantly causing trouble...

"It seems Commander Du has made quite a haul at the Qingyuan Cave ruins... Let's make our move!"

A sharp glint flashed in the newcomer's eyes. He leaned forward slightly, then suddenly leaped up, moving like a ghost, sweeping several meters across the ground as he pounced on Du Bingyan.
"Leave no one alive!"

"boom!"

(End of this chapter)