I relied on leveling up to achieve a comeback.

"Your Honor, the statements have been taken. These people are members of the advance team sent by the Eternal Life Sect. Their purpose is to disrupt the order of Huilong Township and spread rumors to cause panic..."

In addition, they also aimed to divide up the troops in Qinghe County and defeat them one by one.

This is testimony!

The interrogators immediately provided a statement.

The evidence is conclusive.

The information is very complete, even their birthplace and parents' names are listed.

There was absolutely no fabrication.

"They've certainly used some clever tactics!" The township head of Huilong Township was the first to check, and after seeing the information about some of the villages, he was almost convinced.

Because these are unique place names that only locals would know.

"Just as I suspected!" Zhao Heshan said with a solemn expression.

This is a perfectly legitimate scheme.

Because the Changsheng Sect was attacking surrounding villages, Qinghe County had to send personnel to provide assistance.

In this way, it would be easy for the Changsheng Sect to defeat them one by one, thus weakening the strength of Qinghe County itself.

"So what do we do now?" The mayor of Huilong Township asked cautiously, a hint of unease in his eyes. "How about we relocate the entire township to Qinghe County and wait for support from higher authorities? Otherwise, we'll fall victim to the Changsheng Sect."

Zhao Heshan glanced at the township head's expression, pondered for a moment, and instead of responding directly, looked at the two auditors and asked, "Did the spies specify where they were gathering?"

"Reporting to you, sir," the interrogator immediately said, "according to our spies, one of the Eternal Life Sect's strongholds is located in a secluded shallow area of ​​the Blackwater Swamp, serving as their temporary base for attacking Huilong Township!"

"What about the staffing?" Zhao Heshan asked immediately afterward.

This is the most urgent information.

Because once the situation is determined, they need to consider how to deal with it.

At that moment, the township head also immediately raised his head and pricked up his ears.

Because the testimony in our hands did not provide details!

"A fourth-stage martial artist is leading the team, along with three third-stage martial artists, and no fewer than twenty other martial artists. The earlier martial artists have already been killed by Xu Hao!"

"What?" The mayor of Huilong Township's face darkened.

They were all from a township under the jurisdiction of Qinghe County, yet they had four experts who had broken through to the next level.

This is an intention to completely resolve the issue in Huilong Township.

He was even more eager to escape Huilong Township!

Previously, he had no excuse and dared not take the blame for fleeing without a fight.

Now that we have clear intelligence, we know that Huilong Township is no match for them, so the withdrawal is a natural outcome.

Zhao Heshan was also taken aback.

He knew he might be facing a fourth-level powerhouse this time, but it was just a guess.

I never expected there would actually be a fourth-level warrior.

They could manage to hold their own against a fourth-level warrior, but that was about it.

If they are targeted by a fourth-level expert and cannot escape in time, they will definitely be the ones to die.

However, Zhao Heshan did not immediately decide to leave. Instead, he turned around, looked at Xu Hao, and asked, "Junior Brother Xu, what do you think?"

If anyone gave them the confidence to go on this trip, it was undoubtedly Xu Hao, who had killed a fourth-level martial artist.

Whether to fight or retreat, Zhao Heshan is in the hands of Xu Hao.

"We can go take a look!" Xu Hao replied immediately without any hesitation.

If you encounter a red-named player, you'd be doing them a disservice if you didn't kill a few.

"Alright!" Zhao Heshan nodded, then turned to the head of Huilong Township and said, "Now that we've discovered the Changsheng Sect's stronghold, let's go and probe it. If things prove hopeless, we'll have to retreat and await reinforcements from higher up!"

"That's excellent!!" the mayor of Huilong Township quickly responded.

"Take your weapons and set off immediately to prevent the news from leaking out!" Zhao Heshan hurriedly ordered.

"Men, prepare all of Lord Zhao's weapons!" the township head of Huilong Township quickly ordered.

"I'll go check on the spies of the Longevity Cult!" Xu Hao volunteered.

That scout was a martial artist who had broken through to the second level of cultivation.

Although the experience points have decreased recently, there are still 1,500 experience points, enough to advance one rank.

Why not take advantage of a free lunch?

"Take Junior Brother Xu with you!" Zhao Heshan, who was already prepared, immediately gave the order.

The constables of Qinghe County immediately split into two groups.

A batch of well-equipped weapons, such as arrows and crossbows, were sent to the government office in Huilong Township.

The two interrogators then took Xu Hao to the interrogation room of the yamen.

Xu Hao glanced at the disheveled Changsheng Sect spy, then swung his long sword, severing the man's pupils.

[You have gained 1500 experience points for killing a valuable creature!]

Your level has increased, and you have gained free attribute points!

Xu Hao grinned.

Xu Hao then returned to the main hall of the yamen and waited quietly.

Once everyone had their equipment and crossbows, they immediately set off for the Changsheng Sect's temporary stronghold.

"There's a shallow beach ahead. If they want to hide, that's where they'll be. There aren't many paths around, but this is one of them!" A constable familiar with the geography of Huilong Township pointed to the reeds ahead and spoke cautiously.

"Alright, you wait here!" Zhao Heshan glanced at the constables and then instructed the many constables behind him, "I just discussed it with Junior Brother Xu. He will sneak in and charge in directly. We only need to shoot the ones who escape. Also, we need to leave one alive at the end."

The constables exchanged glances and nodded.

They didn't understand why Xu Hao would act so impulsively, daring to be the spearhead of the attack.

But as long as you're not the one at the very front, everything is fine.

"Be careful, the Changsheng Sect is full of villains, don't be reckless!" Zhao Heshan warned one last time.

"Don't worry!" Xu Hao nodded, made a hand gesture, and then rushed forward.

Extremely fast.

In just a few breaths, Xu Hao had covered dozens of meters and quickly disappeared into the reeds.

"We're ready too!" Zhao Heshan said solemnly, looking at the vast expanse of reeds before him.

The main reason he agreed to Xu Hao's plan was that he saw through the Changsheng Sect's future plans.

This is definitely a necessary move to attack Qinghe County; otherwise, they wouldn't be acting this way.

Now, he only wants to wipe out as many members of the Changsheng Cult as possible to delay the cult's attack on the county town.

This is to buy time for the people, for ourselves, and for our families.

Whoosh.

While Zhao Heshan and his men were laying a trap, Xu Hao had already rushed into the reeds and headed straight for this temporary stronghold.

He was all alone, so he had no choice but to forge ahead.

We can't let these red-name experience points escape!

Zhao Heshan saw through the purpose of the Longevity Sect, and so did he.

He couldn't wait until the Eternal Life Cult's plan was complete, because that would be too passive.

Therefore, he needs to take the initiative and achieve the greatest improvement in the shortest amount of time.

"Come on, come on, let's drink!" Deep in the reeds of the shallow waters, there was a makeshift shed where a group of people were feasting and drinking.

At the same time, the faint sound of a woman weeping could be heard!