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Chapter 50 This martial world is too dangerous!

On this day, a person came to the gate of Qingzhu Mountain.

A dashing young man in fine clothes.

He rode up on his horse, and before the guards at the mountain gate could even ask him a question, he didn't utter a single word. He leaped into the air and instantly rushed to the mountain gate, then drew his sword and slashed out!
A cold, sharp sword light flashed by, and then more than a dozen fine heads shot into the sky, their scalding blood staining the snow-covered mountain gate a dazzling crimson.

After killing the man, the young man didn't even blink before leaping into the depths of the mountain stronghold.

Only then did the warning gong resound throughout the entire mountain village.

The numerous henchmen, led by their leaders, tried to intercept them along the way, but this situation only lasted for a short while before collapsing.

Because this boy was just too fast.

His movements were swift, but his sword was even faster.

Wherever it went, people and horses fell over, and heads flew everywhere.

Meanwhile, Chen Ye was hiding behind a large rock halfway up the mountain, peeking out.

Upon witnessing the scene of blood and flesh flying everywhere, Chen Ye's pupils shrank sharply, and he hid even more tightly.

Because this boy is just too strong.

He dared to venture into Green Bamboo Mountain alone, and killed his henchmen as easily as cutting melons and vegetables. Judging from this, he must be a top figure in the martial arts world.

With my current mediocre skills, I'd be dead if I showed myself.

At the same time, the young man rushed to the top of the mountain at an extremely fast speed, and then heard the roar of the chieftain coming from the Gathering Hall.

"The Mu family has gone too far, you..."

I didn't hear what was said after that because I was interrupted by shouts of killing.

The shouts of battle came quickly and went quickly.

In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the entire Green Bamboo Mountain fell eerily quiet, with only the mournful sound of the cold wind blowing through the forest remaining.

ended?
Chen Ye was filled with doubt and suspicion, and dared not make any rash moves.

Just then, the crisp sound of horses' hooves approached from afar, followed by a hearty laugh tinged with a hint of teasing.

"Young Master Mu, you acted far too quickly. We agreed to venture into Green Bamboo Mountain together, how come you resolved everything by yourself?"

Chen Ye's heart stirred, and he quietly shifted his gaze over there.

On the mountain path, the boy who had just been like a god of death was calmly walking down the mountain, holding a blood-dripping longsword.

Down the mountain, a man and a woman were watching him with smiles.

The man was tall and elegant, holding a folding fan, exuding an extraordinary air. The woman was pretty and graceful, with a pair of bright eyes full of laughter.

These two people, in terms of both their clothing and demeanor, were definitely not ordinary people.

"Why waste so much effort on a mere bunch of bandits and outlaws?" said the Third Young Master Mu Jianqing in a calm tone, as if he had only done something insignificant.

The pretty woman covered her mouth and chuckled, her voice as clear as a nightingale's song: "Young Master Mu is truly amazing. Although Tian Ying, the chief of Qingzhu Mountain, is only a second-rate figure, his Golden Crack Fist is notorious in the area and quite troublesome. I never expected him to be so easily defeated by your sword, Young Master."

Chen Ye heard every word of these words and was deeply shocked.

The chieftain Tian Ying is dead?

A second-rate expert was killed so easily?
After exchanging a few words of flattery, Xiao Che, the man with the folding fan, asked, "Brother Mu, now that the bandit leader has been executed, what should be done with this huge mountain stronghold?"

"What else can we do?" Mu Jianqing wiped the blood off the sword, his eyes cold. "Naturally, we should burn it to the ground as a warning to others."

"Of course it must be burned," the woman, Lin Wan'er, said with a smile.

"However, I've heard that this bandit stronghold on Green Bamboo Mountain has been entrenched for many years and has accumulated considerable wealth. It would be such a waste to burn it down like this. Perhaps... we should go up and loot it first before taking action."

Mu Jianqing frowned slightly.

His purpose in coming up the mountain with his sword was solely to make a name for himself; he had no interest in material possessions.

The Mu family is extremely wealthy, and they are not short of money.

Seeing that his friends Xiao Che and Lin Wan'er both looked interested, he couldn't refuse them, so he nodded. "Alright."

Seeing the three of them chatting and laughing as they headed towards the back of the mountain stronghold, where the warehouse was located, Chen Ye didn't dare to delay for even a moment. He crouched down and ran down the mountain along the patrol path without looking back.

After running for several miles until he was completely out of the Qingzhu Mountain area, Chen Ye stopped and leaned against a large tree, panting heavily.

Then he looked back in the direction of Green Bamboo Mountain, his heart filled with doubt and uncertainty.

The world of martial arts is just too terrifying.

I just thought that with a second-rate expert in charge, Green Bamboo Mountain would be safe for a while, but I never expected it to be wiped out in the blink of an eye.

Chen Ye dared not take any chances any longer and ran down the official road in the distance.

He dared not go to the nearby towns.

After all, no one knew whether those three menacing figures would stop in town for a rest.

If they were to run into him, his imposing physique, coupled with his origins from the direction of Green Bamboo Mountain, would make it difficult for him to go unnoticed.

Therefore, to be on the safe side, Chen Ye bypassed the nearest town and walked more than forty miles before finally arriving at the outskirts of a town called Pingyang Town, even after dark.

The town is not large, but it is bustling with merchants coming and going.

Chen Ye found a corner, tidied himself up a bit to make himself look less disheveled, and then walked into the town.

Chen Ye's habit was to always carry all his belongings on his person, and now it came in handy.

After finding a cheap inn to stay in and resting for a night, Chen Ye began to stroll around the town.

Then he made an amazing discovery.

There's actually a martial arts school in this Pingyang town.

Chen Ye immediately went in with high expectations and explained his purpose.

As a result, the person in charge of admissions only glanced at him a few times before shaking his head.

"At your age, your bones are already fully formed. You've missed the best time to practice martial arts, so your achievements will be limited."

“Most importantly, you need three local guarantors to join my martial arts school. Since your identity is unclear, we cannot accept you.”

The manager spoke politely, but his attitude was firm, leaving no room for negotiation.

Chen Ye was met with a cold shoulder and felt deeply disappointed.

That's true. People who run martial arts schools value reputation and tradition above all else. How could they possibly accept just anyone with an unknown background?

Dejected, Chen Ye walked out of the martial arts gym and wandered aimlessly through the streets, his mood growing increasingly heavy.

If they can't even get into a second-rate martial arts school, let alone the real prestigious sects.

How to do this?

Just as he was racking his brains for a solution, a commotion not far ahead caught his attention.

A huge notice was posted on one wall, and a long queue had formed in front of it.

Chen Ye curiously went over, and after seeing the contents of the notice, he was stunned.

It turned out that the government was conscripting laborers to transport provisions for the army fighting in the north.

The pay and food allowance wasn't much, but the line of people applying for the job was endless.

"Brother, this job is tough and tiring, and the pay is low, so why are so many people scrambling to do it?" Chen Ye grabbed a man who was also in line and asked, puzzled.

The man glanced at him, grinned, revealing a mouthful of yellow teeth: "Brother, you're from out of town, aren't you? You wouldn't understand."

"Serving as a laborer for the army is tough, but at least you can get enough to eat, right?"

"Most importantly, once you join the grain transport team, you can learn the physical training methods popular in the army, which can cultivate internal strength!"

(End of this chapter)