In Emei, start by obtaining golden attributes.

Chapter 26 The Skull Crusher
After Juechen left, Miejue took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing her anger, and looked at Gu Shaoan and Zhou Zhiruo.

"Do you know why, before taking action, I sent people to investigate the bandit's hideout?"

Zhou Zhiruo thought for a moment and replied, "Master, are you trying to kill an innocent person by mistake?"

Extinction nodded: "That's one reason."

Zhou Zhiruo looked puzzled and said, "But wasn't the news that Yushan City is plagued by bandits relayed by the senior sister stationed in Yushan City? Why does Master need to investigate again?"

Extinction said in a deep voice, "This is also something I want you to remember: never listen to one-sided opinions without seeing things with your own eyes, lest you be used by others and become a blade in their hands."

Zhou Zhiruo hesitated for a moment and said, "But won't this make the senior sister who sent the message feel that she is not trusted?"

Extinction shook his head and said, "A gentleman is open and honest. If everything he does is upright, why should he worry about being investigated?"

"Although it will take more effort, it will also give you more peace of mind."

"Remember, our Emei Sect is a reputable and righteous sect, not a demonic cult that indiscriminately kills innocent people. This is the principle by which Emei disciples conduct themselves when traversing the martial world."

"Therefore, when you two travel the world in the future, you must remember not to kill innocent people indiscriminately."

By the end, Miejue's expression and tone had become more solemn.

Zhou Zhiruo nodded earnestly in response, just like a well-behaved student.

By now, Gu Shaoan could clearly see that Miejue's purpose in taking the two of them on this training trip was not only to broaden their horizons and hone their courage, but also to instill in them a worldview along the way.

To prevent the two from having great abilities but being unable to distinguish between good and evil, and from going astray in the future.

After confirming that Gu Shaoan and Zhou Zhiruo had taken the information to heart based on their reactions, Miejue changed the subject.

"In addition, your master and the elders, including Uncle Juechen, are strong enough to protect ourselves, but this time, other Emei disciples were also involved in wiping out the bandits."

“If the situation in the bandit's den is not known, it will undoubtedly add more danger to the process of eliminating the bandits.”

"In your future actions, you two must remember that knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory in every battle."

"It would be unwise not to take steps to reduce the dangers that fellow disciples might encounter beforehand."

As Miejue slowly revealed the true meaning behind sending people to investigate beforehand, she glanced at Ding Minjun out of the corner of her eye.

After a moment's thought, he said, "Tonight we will be suppressing bandits. To ensure safety, I will personally deal with the three bandit leaders. I will inevitably be distracted at that time."

"Minjun, remember to take care of Shaoan and Zhiruo when the time comes, and make sure nothing happens to them."

Ding Minjun replied respectfully, "Master, rest assured, I will do my best to take good care of my junior brother and sister."

"Good! It is very gratifying for your teacher to see you all so close."

Extinction nodded and smiled.

The night was deep, and the stars were not visible.

Blackwood Mountain.

As the steepest mountain outside Yushan City, there are only two roads connecting the mountainside and the foot of the mountain.

The rest of the area consists of steep mountain walls.

In terms of its terrain, this mountain is definitely easy to defend and difficult to attack.

Even when they encounter government officials, these bandits on Blackwood Mountain can rely on the terrain to repel their enemies.

Although there were garrison troops in Yushan City, they numbered only a few hundred. With such a small force, trying to wipe out the bandits on the mountain was nothing short of a pipe dream. This is why, for the past six months, the bandits in Yushan City not only remained unharmed but also showed a growing trend of expansion.

About three miles from the village on the mountainside, near a grove of trees, Zhao Laosan hid behind a rock.

He slapped the mosquito that was crawling on his neck, wiped himself off, and then said in a low voice, "Damn it, there are so many people in this village, can't we all take turns guarding it? Why do I have to guard this wretched place by myself for three months?"

The thought of those men in the village having fun on those young women's bellies while he was stuck here feeding mosquitoes made Zhao Laosan feel a tightness in his chest, a feeling of suffocation.

However, at that moment, a cool breeze suddenly drifted from behind.

Immediately afterwards, a hand appeared silently above Zhao Laosan and slammed down quickly and forcefully.

When the hand landed on his skull, Zhao Laosan seemed to clearly hear the sound of his skull bones shattering.

A few moments later, several figures stepped forward, their gazes falling on Zhao Laosan, who was lying slumped on the ground.

"I didn't expect these bandits to be so careful. They actually set up six hidden sentry posts from the foot of the mountain to the mountainside."

To be honest, if it weren't for the fact that Miejue had already arranged for Juechen and others to secretly go up the mountain to investigate, Gu Shaoan would not have thought that some mountain bandits would be so careful.

Extinction said, "Never underestimate anyone. Not to mention bandits, even beggars on the roadside or ordinary street vendors may seem insignificant, but if you are careless, you may very well bring trouble upon yourself."

Gu Shaoan nodded and said, "This disciple has remembered."

After saying that, Gu Shaoan glanced again at Zhao Laosan, who was bleeding from all seven orifices and was clearly dead, and his eyelids twitched involuntarily.

With six hidden sentries, Miejue always made a simple and direct palm strike, smashing the opponent's skull to pieces.

He's clearly a skull-crushing maniac.

"Master likes to pat the top of the head so much, is it because this move feels different?"

After muttering a few words to himself, Gu Shaoan followed behind Miejue and the others, continuing towards the mountain stronghold.

Looking into the distance, seeing buildings with lights clearly visible, and thinking about the real action to come, Gu Shaoan couldn't help but tighten his grip on his long sword, a strange excitement rising in his heart.

Thick, dark clouds obscured the stars and moon, leaving only a few flickering lights from the mountain stronghold casting a dim, yellowish glow that cast distorted shadows on the stone steps and the wooden spikes of the chevaux-de-frise. The mountain wind swept through the forest, making a mournful sound, but it couldn't drown out the faint noise and intimate laughter that drifted from the distant stronghold.

At the entrance of the village, two bandits leaned against rough wooden pillars, holding large knives, and yawned listlessly. The bandit on the right was tall and thin, rubbing his lower back, which was a little sore from standing for a long time.

The other one was burly and was picking at the black dirt under his fingernails.

Suddenly, the bandit who was rubbing his waist froze, his squinted eyes widened, and he stared intently at the edge of the thick, impenetrable darkness below the stone steps.

"who?!"

His companion jumped, grabbed his broadsword, and his voice trembled with surprise and doubt.

In the darkness, several blurry figures emerged like mountain spirits and ghosts, silently stepping onto the stone steps.

If it wasn't a few people who were exterminated, then who could it be?

However, Miejue ignored the two bandits and instead looked at Gu Shaoan.

Understanding the meaning of "extinction," Gu Shaoan didn't waste any words. He drew his longsword and took a deep breath.

The excitement and tension of being on the battlefield for the first time surged in his chest, urging the rapid flow of internal energy.

The next second, Gu Shaoan touched the ground with his toes, and with the explosive power of "Three Appearances of the Divine Dragon", he shot off the ground like an arrow!

(End of this chapter)