The First Venerable of All Paths

Chapter 333 Thunderfire Escort Agency, Divine Ecstasy Hidden!

"Jun-ge, I don't quite understand."

Old Huang gave an awkward smile, a hint of unease flashing across his face.

"you......"

He Jun looked angry and was about to speak when He Tieshan stopped him.

"Old Huang, have a seat."

He Tieshan poured a cup of tea and pushed it toward Lao Huang.

"Thank you... Third Master."

Old Huang was flattered and quickly accepted the drink with both hands, but did not drink it.

"Old Huang, how many years have you been with me?"

He Tieshan looked at Lao Huang with a smile and a gentle tone.

"It's been almost two years and eight months since I returned to Sanbatou."

Old Huang lowered his head, staring at the teacup, not daring to look He Tieshan in the eye.

"It's been almost three years, which is not a short time."

He Tieshan sighed and said to himself, "I still remember the first time I met you. I was escorting a caravan back to Qingzhou when I encountered you being chased by two enemies and seriously injured."

"Thanks to the Third Master's help, I, Old Huang, was able to save my life."

Old Huang suddenly stood up and said gratefully, "In the end, the three leaders didn't mind my low cultivation level and took me back to the Azure Dragon Escort Agency, giving me a meal. I will never forget this kindness for the rest of my life."

"Then tell me, how have I treated you all these years?"

He Tieshan raised his teacup and took a small sip.

"Your kindness is like a second birth; I regard you as my own brother!"

Old Huang's voice was strong and resonant.

"Then why did you betray me, betray the Azure Dragon Escort Agency?"

He Tieshan's tone turned cold, and he said in a stern voice, "Could it be that three years of heartfelt devotion haven't tamed this ungrateful wretch?"

"Third Master, you..."

"Don't call me Third Master. I, He Tieshan, am not an ungrateful, treacherous villain like you!"

He Tieshan's aura swept over Old Huang.

With a thud, Old Huang was so overwhelmed by He Tieshan's aura that he knelt on the ground, his face filled with fear.

"Third Master, I really don't understand what you're saying."

Old Huang's eyes were slightly red, his face full of confusion and anger, and even a sense of grievance.

"Third Master, if I, Lao Huang, do anything wrong, you can hit me, scold me, or even chop me up with a knife, I, Lao Huang, will have no complaints."

Old Huang's anger was perfectly timed, and he said through gritted teeth, "But if you believe any rumors and doubt my loyalty, then even if it goes all the way to the big boss, I, Old Huang, will seek justice!"

Old Sun, who had been silent all along, was already stunned by what he saw.

He said cautiously, "Third Master, Jun-ge, is there some misunderstanding here?"

"Although Lao Huang hasn't been with the escort agency for long, his actions are absolutely impeccable."

Old Sun tried his best to defend Old Huang, saying, "He's extremely loyal to his brothers. If anyone encounters any difficulties, Old Huang is always the first to stand up and help."

"The first time Lao Huang and I escorted a shipment, we encountered some petty thieves. If Lao Huang hadn't taken a knife for me, I, Lao Sun, would have lost this arm."

Old Sun raised his left hand and said earnestly, "Third Master, you must investigate this thoroughly. Don't let the brothers lose heart."

"Old Sun, you don't need to speak up for me."

Old Huang was deeply moved and said, "There must be a reason why Third Master said that."

Listening to what Lao Huang and Lao Sun said, He Tieshan's expression became inexplicably complicated.

"Old Huang, even now, you still refuse to tell the truth?"

With a sigh, He Tieshan said directly, "Then let me ask you, our escort route is known only to me, Jun-ge'er, and you. I didn't even tell Old Sun. How did those people at Qingyan Ridge know about it and lay in ambush beforehand?"

Old Sun's pupils contracted, and he was about to speak when He Tieshan stopped him with a look.

"Third Master, is it because of this that you suspect I revealed the escort route?"

Old Huang gave a bitter smile and said, "If that's the case, then I have nothing to say."

"Then let me ask you another question."

He Tieshan said, "I told Jun-ge'er that if we encounter any trouble at Qingyangang, we should send a signal in advance, but..."

"Jun-ge tells you that you are in charge of this message-sending matter."

He Tieshan's face darkened, and he said, "Why haven't I received the message yet?"

Old Huang's expression stiffened, and he said, "This... this was because the situation was urgent at the time, and Guard Fang's cultivation was profound, so I felt it was unnecessary."

"Is it unnecessary, or is there ulterior motive?"

He Tieshan slammed his hand on the table and roared, "Huang Sanxiang, now that things have come to this, are you still going to keep it a secret?"

"Three-headed thugs, if they want to condemn someone, they'll always find a pretext."

Old Huang stiffened his neck and glared, saying, "If you just want a scapegoat, just kill me. There's no need for all this beating around the bush."

"OK!"

He Tieshan grinned maliciously and said, "You really won't learn your lesson until you see the coffin. Well, I'll make sure you die knowing why!"

"Brother Fang, thank you for your trouble."

Fang Xuan then took out a tightly wrapped figure from his storage ring and threw it in front of Old Huang.

"Old Huang, don't tell me you don't know this person."

He Tieshan's face turned grim.

The person on the ground was Zhou Yan, the third leader of Qingyangang.

He was severely injured by Fang Xuan and fell into a coma. Fang Xuan then shattered his dantian meridians and imposed multiple seals on him.

"I don't know him."

Old Huang turned his head to the side, still stubbornly refusing to admit it.

"Yeah?"

He Tieshan said, "But this head of the Thunderfire Escort Agency has told me everything."

Old Huang's pupils contracted slightly, but he still pretended to be confused and said, "What Thunderfire Escort Agency? Headman Yan? I don't know anything about them."

"Huang Sanxiang, you're talking nonsense!"

Zhou Yan, or more accurately Yan Zhou, immediately opened his eyes and cursed, "You've really screwed me over this time!"

Old Huang was dumbfounded.

"What, you've run out of things to say?"

He Tieshan looked at Lao Huang with disappointment and murderous intent on his face.

"Since even the three chieftains know, why ask me?"

Old Huang straightened up and said, "That's right, I am indeed from the Thunderfire Escort Agency, and I was the one who exposed the route beforehand."

"Old Huang, you..."

Old Sun stared at Old Huang in disbelief, then pointed at him and angrily rebuked, "You're actually an inside man for the Thunderfire Escort Agency! I treated you like a brother and even tried my best to defend you, you, you... Bah!"

Old Sun spat a mouthful of thick phlegm directly onto Old Huang's face.

"I fucking despise you!"

Old Huang silently wiped the filth off his face, showing no remorse whatsoever, but rather a chilling and mocking expression.

"I was born a member of the Thunderfire Escort Agency, and I will die a member of the Thunderfire Escort Agency. I dare not call you brothers."

Old Huang, looking fearless, said, "Third Master, do as you please, kill me or torture me, do it."

Yan Zhou's lips trembled a few times, as if he wanted to say something but ultimately said nothing.

"Boss Yan, although we haven't had much interaction, we're still old acquaintances."

He Tieshan said, "Say what you want to say. Maybe I can let you off this time."

"Boss Yan, don't forget what the big boss told you to do!"

Old Huang suddenly spoke, silencing Yan Zhou.

"Tsk tsk, what a well-coordinated act."

At this moment, Fang Xuan spoke.

"Brother Fang, what do you mean?"

He Jun whispered, "Could it be that these two are hiding something?"

He Tieshan also looked at Fang Xuan with a puzzled expression.

"Hey, Chief He, Jun-ge, I have a question."

Fang Xuan asked, "How does the Thunderfire Escort Agency compare in strength to the Azure Dragon Escort Agency?"

He Tieshan was taken aback, but still explained, "The two companies are actually evenly matched. In fact, Lei Huo Escort Agency is weaker than Qinglong Escort Agency. However, the head of Lei Huo Escort Agency recently made a breakthrough, which is why he has surpassed Qinglong Escort Agency."

"Even so, do you really think the Thunderfire Escort Agency would go to such lengths, traveling thousands of miles to this tiny Qingyan Ridge in Lizhong Prefecture, just to ambush you?"

Fang Xuan asked, "What are they after?"

He Tieshan's eyes lit up.

Yeah, what are they after?

This isn't child's play; it could easily escalate into a fight between the two families, and people could die.

"But Yan Zhou is indeed from the Thunderfire Escort Agency; there's no denying that."

He Tieshan reminded Fang Xuan.

"But that doesn't mean that Huang Sanxiang is a member of the Thunderfire Escort Agency."

Fang Xuan said, "Perhaps he's deliberately stirring up trouble by using the conflict between the two families to cover up his true purpose."

"What?"

He Tieshan exclaimed in surprise, his gaze towards Lao Huang filled with even more murderous intent.

"Huang Sanxiang, whose side are you on? Confess!"

He Tieshan said, "If you don't tell me, don't blame me for not showing any mercy!"

Old Huang scoffed and completely ignored He Tieshan.

"Yanzhou, speak!"

He Tieshan condensed a stream of spiritual energy at his fingertips, slowly piercing Yan Zhou's skin, and said, "Dare to tell a single lie, and I'll make you wish you were dead!"

"I'll tell you everything."

Yan Zhou let out a piercing scream, his face contorted in pain.

"Huang Sanxiang is...?"

Before Yan Zhou could finish speaking, Lao Huang suddenly sprang up and smashed Yan Zhou's head with a punch.

Then, like a falcon, Lao Huang suddenly pounced on Fang Xuan, who was standing right next to him.

"You little bastard, you dare ruin my important plans? I'll kill you first!"

Old Huang was extremely fast and possessed a powerful and vigorous aura.

"Divine intent?"

He Jun's expression changed, and he exclaimed, "Brother Fang, be careful!"

"You're asking for it!"

Faced with Lao Huang's sudden attack, Fang Xuan remained calm, and a mocking smile appeared on his lips.

Just as Lao Huang's attack was about to land on Fang Xuan, his body seemed to be bound by an invisible force, unable to move.

Seizing the opportunity, He Tieshan suddenly struck out with his palm.

"Bang!"

This palm strike was swift and ruthless, striking Old Huang's shoulder with lightning speed, sending him flying and slamming him hard into the soul barrier.

"Wow!"

Old Huang coughed up a mouthful of blood, along with his shattered internal organs.

It is easy to imagine how terrifying the power of He Tieshan's palm strike was.

"Tell me, who sent you?"

He Tieshan stepped on Lao Huang, his eyes fierce.

"Don't try to know anything."

Old Huang gave a strange smile, then his body trembled, and black blood flowed from his eyes, ears, nose and mouth.

"Oh no, he's going to commit suicide!"

Even though He Tieshan reacted quickly, it was too late to stop it.

In just two or three breaths, Old Huang was completely lifeless.

Fang Xuan also hurried over, and after checking, he looked surprised.

"What a potent poison! It even killed the soul!"