Starting with the titmouse, seventy-two transformations

Chapter 337 You can't leave!

Two days later.

The convoy rolled through the mud, leaving deep ruts that stretched as far as the eye could see.

The expansive mountain range ahead suddenly narrows, forming a peculiar canyon.

The towering cliffs on both sides reach into the clouds, their weathered and eroded rocks sharp and jagged, resembling a pair of giant deer antlers pointing diagonally towards the sky.

The valley entrance is narrow, with strangely shaped rocks standing out. The mountain wind blowing out of the valley sounds like the calls of deer, adding a touch of solemnity and eeriness.

We've arrived at Deer Head Valley!

What a dangerous place!
"Such a strong killing intent..."

Liu Sheng got off the carriage and stood for a moment at the entrance of the valley. He felt a strong killing intent surging out of the valley, like a sharp knife pressed against his forehead, its sharpness fully revealed.

There must be an ambush in the valley.

"Young Master Liu, we have no other choice but to force our way through..."

Du Xingkui and his group stepped forward, remained silent for a moment, and then said in a deep voice:

"Lutou Valley is a strategic pass. Once outside, there is a smooth road, and one can reach Changfeng Ferry in a day."

If we take a detour, it will take at least six or seven more days.

These details had already been explained inside the train carriage that day.

But when you actually stand in front of Deer Head Valley, you realize that the word "dangerous" was too simplistic.

not to mention……

"Wow!"

A clear, pure song drifted from high above, yet it carried a hint of annoyance.

A layer of mist rose into the valley at some unknown time, so thick that even the Sky-Splitting Sparrow's eyesight could not penetrate it.

Clearly, the enemy had taken precautions in advance.

No wonder we haven't been besieged much these past two days; they were all waiting here.

"Wow!"

At this moment, the Sky-Splitter let out another long cry, alerting the pursuers behind them, whose numbers numbered no less than ten thousand.

The timing was perfect; they were about to drive the group into Deer Head Valley.

"...What a coincidence."

Liu Sheng's eyes darted around, and he turned to look at the crowd. His eyes flashed with a strange light, and he saw that Du Xingkui and the others had black and gray brows, and they all showed signs of death.

"This secret path was only discovered last year, and very few people know about it..."

He pursed his lips, his tone indifferent:

"How were they able to make arrangements in the valley beforehand?"

Ignoring the drastically changed expressions of the members of the "Xing" generation, he pointed behind him:
"Tens of thousands of elite troops are rushing in from behind, less than a hundred miles away..."

If they were to enter, preparations would have already been made in the valley, making it a matter of life and death.

If they retreat, they will face pursuers from all sides; the enemy has already laid a trap.

To advance is to die; not to advance is to perish.

As the art of war says, being caught in a dilemma, or riding a tiger and finding it difficult to dismount, is roughly the same situation.

However, a little-known secret path was "just right" blocked by the enemy.

Do you believe it's a coincidence?

They had a clear picture of their route and travel time, as if they had access to a one-way map...

How to fight this?
"traitor!"

Du Bingyan drew her Cloud Water Sword, her eyes bloodshot, and gritted her teeth:

"There is an inside traitor colluding with outsiders to leak our marching plans. How could this be?"

Everyone in the room was intelligent; they understood immediately, and their expressions instantly became subtle.

On the day the route was determined, only the group of people with the character "Xing" in their names in the carriage, along with Liu Sheng and Du Bingyan, were present.

If there is a traitor, it must be among these people.

"Uncles and elders, Liu Lang and I went through great lengths, rushing to various places to rescue you. Why do you do this?"

At this point, her eyes reddened, and her voice trembled with grievance:

"If you have any different opinions, just raise them on the spot. Why collude with outsiders to harm our Du family members?"

"Who is it? Show yourself, or I'll chop you up!"

Du Xingkui was short-tempered and his blood was boiling. His purple face turned black with anger, and the scar on his cheek twisted, making him look particularly fierce.

"To betray the family's interests at this time is truly despicable!"

Du Xinghe trembled with rage, gritting his teeth, his gaze like a knife slicing through the others. The attacks on Jihai Halls in various locations had been sudden, and he had assumed they were all doomed.

Unexpectedly, Liu Sheng and his companion appeared out of nowhere, rescued them, gathered them together, and tirelessly escorted them back to the Bohai tribe's territory.

This is a life-saving grace!
A blessing that feels like a second life!
Unexpectedly, someone actually acted as a spy, betraying their own clan and the interests of the Bohai Du clan!

He is not worthy of being a son!
They deserve to be torn to pieces!

The other members of the "Xing" generation also spoke up, angrily denouncing and filled with righteous indignation.

It's impossible to tell who the spy is.

The atmosphere became quite tense, and everyone looked at Liu Sheng, waiting for him to speak.

Over the course of a few days, without realizing it, he had become the backbone of the team.

"They can't stop me. I can leave anytime. It doesn't matter."

Liu Sheng chuckled lightly, looking quite relaxed.

He's just here to help, not to risk his life.

He only lent a hand because Du Bingyan served him so well.

Without this woman, what connection would he have with the Bohai Du family?

Without his tireless efforts and several days of running around, all of these more than a thousand people would have died long ago.

What business is it of his that the Du family has internal problems now?

At worst, he can just pack up and leave. With the speed of the Sky-Splitter Sparrow, there's nowhere in the world he can't go.

Whether it's the ambush troops in Deer Head Valley or the pursuers behind him, they can't catch a single hair on his head.

As for whether Du Bingyan will leave or not...

It does not matter.

Go, and protect her.

Staying behind to live and die with their people is also a beautiful story.

At worst, we can find the enemy later, wipe out their entire family, and avenge her.

Ultimately, Liu is a cold-hearted person by nature, and his greatest love is...

It was him!
In their past lives, the men of Tokyo University were disciplined and educated in various ways from a young age, bearing this burden, carrying that responsibility, and shouldering countless duties.

The only thing I didn't teach you was how to love yourself properly!

After toiling away for most of my life, working myself to the bone, what have I actually enjoyed?

Is it that she had four children in twenty years who were not her biological children, or that Dongping laughed at her husband, or is it that she crossed the line?
Or perhaps they toiled their whole lives to support their families, only to be plagued by illnesses in their old age, ultimately leading to their "determination to leave"?
joke!

What a big joke!
Let go, there's no need to carry everything on your shoulders, just love yourself!
We only get one chance to live, and apart from your parents, you owe no one anything.

Let go sooner and enjoy life sooner.

Trying to morally blackmail me?
Fuck you!

"Young Master Liu, you can't..."

"Why not?"

Liu Sheng countered with a question that left Du Xinghe speechless.

He then glanced at the group of "Xing" generation members whose expressions had drastically changed, a faint smile on his face, his tone indifferent and detached:
“I don’t owe you anything. On the contrary, each of you… owes me a life.”

Now, someone within your ranks has betrayed you, leaking the secrets of the march... Is it my fault?

"Regarding the traitor, the Du family will definitely give you an explanation!"

Du Xinghe gritted his teeth, his eyes red, and swept his gaze over the other members of the "Xing" generation, almost grinding his teeth to powder.

"Who did such a despicable thing? Come out here! Are you only happy when all these thousand-plus people die in front of you?"

Du Xingkui, Du Xingning, and the others looked at each other in silence.

No one has come forward to admit to it.

Du Xinghe's face turned ashen, and he looked at Liu Sheng pleadingly, almost kneeling down to kowtow.

Once Liu Sheng leaves, they alone will be no match for him, and being in this place, they have no way to escape.

"Ah!"

Liu Sheng chuckled and blew a whistle.

The Sky-Splittering Sparrow in the sky responded with a cry and swooped down to carry him away from this place.

At that moment, a voice rang out urgently:

"You can't go!"

(End of this chapter)