Starting with the titmouse, seventy-two transformations

Chapter 336 Repelling the Pursuers, Arrangements, Deer Head Valley

"The head of the family has decreed that any ordinary servant or laborer of the Du family will be rewarded with one hundred taels of silver for each head they take."

For each member of the collateral branch of the Du family, a reward of a thousand taels of gold is offered; if captured alive, the reward is doubled.

"If we can capture Du Bingyan, the eldest daughter of the Du family, she can marry into the main family and be granted a true martial arts manual..."

"Look, there are tire tracks on the ground. They fled this way!"

"One-Eye, go back and report. The rest of you, follow me and chase after them. Keep them at bay, don't get too close."

"Little Black, follow their scent and lead the way!"

"Wang Wang!"

……

On the rugged mountain road, a group of about twenty people hurried along in the rain.

They carried bows and arrows on their backs, and dragged vicious dogs around their arms. Each of them was strong and powerful, exuding a vigorous aura, and they were clearly not to be trifled with.

But after running for only ten miles, a clear and powerful eagle cry rang out above them.

A colossal creature crashed through the layers of rain, swooping down to attack them.

Large raindrops pounded down, bursting into mist on the surface of its feathers, like a light veil covering its outline.

"Here comes the bow!"

The leader's eyes gleamed, his inner energy surged, and he took the large bow offered to him, drew the bow, nocked an arrow, and executed the maneuver in one swift motion.
"You mere demonic bird, how dare you be so presumptuous... Die!"

Before the words were even finished, the arrowhead shone brightly, and with a "whoosh," it shot into the sky like a shooting star.

"boom!"

Just then, the demonic bird in the mist suddenly flapped its wings, as if a celestial blade had cleaved down—

The blade's energy surged, cleaving through the clouds, and struck down in a single blow.

In an instant, a surge of air roared and surged, swirling back the rain and revealing a sliver of clear sky, as if the heavens were about to...

They all split in two!
The incoming arrows were completely crushed into dust by the terrifying blade energy before they even got close.

Then, with unstoppable momentum, they swept down, cutting down more than twenty people on the ground.

"Oh no, scatter..."

The leader's expression changed drastically. Just as he was about to order his men to disperse, all he saw in his eyes was a vast expanse of air currents—

Suddenly accelerating, it exploded with a deafening roar, transforming into countless tiny blades of light, like a cascading waterfall, completely engulfing the twenty-odd people present.

"boom!"

……

"The rain has stopped."

Liu Sheng glanced at the sky outside the car window and looked around.

The mountain road was even more slippery after the rain.

The wheels sank deep into the wet mud, the iron and wood were squeezed together, and the rough rope was rubbed against it, making a "crunching" sound.

A convoy of over a thousand people moved slowly forward, stretching for miles, winding like a snake.

On the leader's vehicle, a flagpole over ten feet high jutted out into the air, with the words "Xuanlu" written on the flag, fluttering fiercely in the wind.

The convoy consisted of both men and women, all looking exhausted. They remained silent, creating a somber atmosphere.

Hundreds of half-armored guards were divided into several teams, riding back and forth to ensure safety.

"If they split a mountaintop down and completely cover up the traces, they should be able to buy us two or three days?"

He muttered to himself, then looked away and glanced at the people inside the carriage.

"This secret passage was only discovered by our Du family last year. It was originally the territory of a powerful demon, and very few people knew about it..."

The speaker was a man in his thirties, with a strong build, purplish-brown skin, and a short scar on his left cheek.

Du Xingkui was the thirty-third son of a collateral branch of the Bohai Du clan.

He was originally the manager of Zuohe Mansion of Jihaitang. He was rescued by Liu Sheng when the man was besieged.

Besides him, most of the Du family members in carriages number seven and eight, whose names begin with the character "Xing," also had similar experiences.

"I've already made arrangements. At Changfeng Ferry, I'll transfer to a merchant ship and blend into the Yunkun Trading Company's fleet."

Du Xinghe unfolded a map and pointed to a place marked "Changfeng Ferry":
"Going downstream, in five more days we will enter Bohai County." Once we enter Bohai County, within the Du family's sphere of influence, everyone will be completely safe.

He was one of the leaders of the Du family's fleet. This time, he was transporting goods with the fleet and stopped in Zuohe Prefecture. As a result, he was besieged by the local forces and was rescued by Liu Sheng along with Du Xingkui.

Excellent swimmer, knowledgeable about boats, and quick-witted.

"As expected of a prestigious family, they have a profound heritage. Even the offspring of the collateral branches are full of talented individuals, capable of handling things on their own..."

Liu Sheng nodded, inwardly sighing with admiration.

Not only the two of them, but also the other "Xing" generation members in the carriage, Du Bingyan's uncles, all had their own methods and were highly capable, including the amputee Du Xingning.

The meals, drinks, and restrooms of over a thousand people were all handled in an orderly manner, and the schedule was well-organized and efficient.

"Young Master Liu, what are your thoughts?"

At this moment, Du Xinghe finished speaking, licked his lips, wiped the dust off his face, and looked at Liu Sheng.

In the past few days, Liu Sheng has made a series of moves, all of which were violent and overwhelming. No matter how strong or how many opponents there were, none could withstand a single punch from him.

It left a deep impression on them.

Given Du Bingyan's open attitude towards him, these shrewd people saw it all and naturally understood the situation, preventing any mindless nonsense from happening.

This caused the author to miss a golden opportunity to write a popular article.

"Sure, you guys are better at this than I am, just make the arrangements."

Liu Sheng nodded in agreement.

Today, the Du family members gathered together, along with their servants and employees, number over a thousand.

People eat and horses chew, consuming resources daily, making it difficult to conceal their tracks.

Moreover, those who were chasing and intercepting them were mostly local bullies who knew the area well, so they couldn't shake them off at all.

Fortunately, the Du family had a deep foundation and had long prepared a backup plan. They had previously opened up many secret paths and hidden passages, which allowed them to shake off the enemy's encirclement and interception from time to time and gain a chance to catch their breath.

However, after this incident, all these secret paths were exposed, and all the initial investment in paving the way was lost.

But as long as people are alive, secret paths can always be found.

If you save people but lose land, you can save both people and land; if you save land but lose people, you can lose both people and land.

At this moment, Du Bingyan, who had been silently observing, suddenly interjected and asked:
"How many more days until we reach Changfeng Ferry?"

"Two days."

“We made preparations beforehand and took a secret route, so we should be able to leave two days behind.”

"The nearby Thousand-Jun Cave and Overlord Blade Manor are not to be underestimated, in addition to several local powerful clans..."

"What's there to be afraid of? The workers and assistants from the Du family are taught martial arts on a regular basis, and they are not afraid to take up a knife and kill someone if necessary."

“These scoundrels who kick someone when they're down, one day the Du family will pay them back with interest.”

……

A lively discussion broke out in the carriage, a release of pent-up emotions from the past few days.

But it is also the truth.

Those members of the Du family, including the servants and employees, who survived the combined attack by various forces were all selected through a life-or-death process.

While they cannot compare to professional soldiers like the Crimson Scale Guard, White Lotus Army, and Black Lion Army, they are still stronger than many private soldiers of powerful clans and disciples of sects.

The reason they fled in such a sorry state was twofold: firstly, they were outnumbered, and secondly, the number of those who had entered the Dao realm was vastly different.

However, with Liu Sheng and Du Bingyan, the gap in high-end combat power is enough to bridge the gap.

Don't forget, he can summon several avatars at any time, all of which are top-tier demons, capable of taking on more than a dozen Dao Realm cultivators at once.

Once they reached Changfeng Ferry, they would transfer to merchant ships and travel by waterway...

With his Yin Water Dragon incarnation, who would he be afraid of in a water battle?

This being, manifested in the water, possesses combat power no less than that of a great demon!
Liu Sheng raised an eyebrow, glanced at the unfolded map scroll, and suddenly pointed to a certain spot:

"This is where?"

"...Deer Head Valley".

(End of this chapter)