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Chapter 76 Rescue

"Tao Jin, what's wrong?"

Seeing that Tao Jin seemed a little off, her female companion asked.

"Nothing much, just a little tired, want to go home and rest early..."

To avoid arousing suspicion from others, Tao Jin quickly calmed herself down and forced a smile.

Back in her room, Tao Jin washed up and went straight to bed, just like always.

Tao Jin's roommate had fallen asleep due to exhaustion from training, while Tao Jin herself was staring at the ceiling with her eyes open.

thump.

A very slight sound, like gravel tapping on the door.

Tao Jin sat up instinctively. She looked at her roommate on the other side and found that she was still fast asleep.

Tao Jin knew very well that this must be the man in the straw hat coming to find her.

To go out, or not to go out?

Tao Jin was carefully weighing the options.

In fact, she didn't want to see the man in the straw hat, but she also knew very well that the man in the straw hat had deliberately let her see him just now to let her know that he had arrived.

The man in the straw hat just wanted to see himself.

After thinking for a moment, Tao Jin decided to get dressed and go out.

She was a little afraid that the man in the straw hat would barge in, and if that woke someone up, things would get complicated.

Tao Jin gently opened the door.

To this day, the man in the straw hat stands in the shadows of the corner of the courtyard.

Upon seeing Tao Jin emerge, the man in the straw hat beckoned to her with his finger before climbing over the wall.

Seeing this, Tao Jin gritted her teeth and followed.

Finally, the two arrived at a quiet, secluded place.

"You treacherous villain, what exactly are you trying to do?"

Seeing that the other party had stopped, Tao Jin pressed him for answers.

She was incredibly nervous, her muscles tensed, and she assumed a defensive posture.

"You call me a traitor to the demonic sect, but didn't you also steal my demonic powers?"

The man in the straw hat raised his head; his face was covered by a black mask.

Tao Jin, the man in the straw hat, had a hint of mockery in his eyes.

What evidence do you have?

Tao Jin took a slight half-step back.

Upon hearing this, the man in the straw hat said with a hint of mockery, "I truly didn't expect that someone like you could resist the temptation of demonic arts..."

Tao Jin pursed her lips; she naturally understood what the man in the straw hat meant.

"Miss Tao Jin, I suggest you try the power of the Shadow Breath Blood Scripture. Once you try to practice it, you will definitely become addicted to your rapid progress."

The man in the straw hat spoke seductively: "You must have found it hard to accept being demoted from a yellow card to a blue card before."

Tao Jin felt inexplicably irritated after her secret was exposed.

"If you've come to persuade me to practice demonic arts, then I advise you to go back."

Tao Jin kept herself calm: "If you can't convince me and want to kill me, then just do it. There's no need for further words."

Seeing that Tao Jin remained unmoved, the man in the straw hat was not disappointed.

"You should already know that we are from the Shadow Blood Faction of Liewu Prefecture." The man in the straw hat spoke with a mix of threat and enticement. "Dingyun County is already under our control, and Qiuyun County and Kangyun County will fall soon as well. I advise you to make a clear judgment and join our Shadow Blood Faction. When Kangyun County changes hands in the future, you will surely reap great rewards."

Because the camp had already issued a notice to be wary of any unusual behavior from those around them, and to report immediately if anyone was suspected of being a member of the Demonic Sect.

Therefore, Tao Jin understood what the man in the straw hat meant; he wanted her to be an inside agent for the Shadow Blood Faction within the Black Armor Guards of Kangyun County.

"I can never join your Shadowblood Faction."

Tao Jin reiterated her stance.

"Would you rather be a fallen, pathetic dog than return to your former genius?"

The man in the straw hat sneered.

These words pierced Tao Jin's heart deeply.

But she gritted her teeth and repeated what she had just said: "I can't possibly join the Shadowblood Faction."

Upon hearing this, the man in the straw hat stared intently at Tao Jin, sizing her up and down.

"I really didn't expect you to be so tough." The man in the straw hat seemed to be smiling, but he quickly changed his tone, "Since that's the case, then I have no choice but to use force."

"What are you going to do?"

Tao Jin quickly retreated, realizing the danger.

The man in the straw hat flashed and appeared directly in front of Tao Jin.

"Wow, that's fast!"

Tao Jin felt a pang of panic.

She instinctively tried to dodge, but it was too late.

The man in the straw hat took out a small packet of powder from his waist and then suddenly sprinkled it on Tao Jin's face.

Tao Jin had no idea that the man in the straw hat would do this, and in an instant she inhaled a large amount of powder.

"What is this?"

Tao Jin quickly covered her mouth and nose.

At this moment, she felt a slight burning sensation in her chest and abdomen.

"poison."

The man in the straw hat responded.

Tao Jin gave a stiff smile upon hearing this: "Even if you kill me, I will not join the Demonic Sect."

"No, you misunderstand," the man in the straw hat explained. "This poison won't kill you. It will only completely destroy your meridians within ten days, turning you into a cripple who can no longer practice martial arts."

Tao Jin's pupils contracted.

To become a cripple?

"But this poison is not incurable. As long as you circulate the Shadow Breath Blood Scripture once, you can expel the poison and protect yourself."

The man in the straw hat seemed to have Tao Jin completely under his control: "You may still have doubts now, but in a few days, you'll know that what I said is true."

"you!"

Tao Jin felt extremely resentful.

For someone like her, if her meridians were destroyed and she became an ordinary person unable to cultivate martial arts, then she would truly be living a life worse than death.

"I won't say any more to you, Miss Tao Jin."

The man in the straw hat lightly touched the ground and landed on the top of the wall: "I hope that when we meet again, you will be my fellow disciple."

After saying this, the man in the straw hat drifted away.

At this moment, Tao Jin's eyes were filled with despair.

You either have to practice the Shadow Breath Blood Scripture or your meridians will be completely destroyed.

This decision is too difficult.

"What should I do...?"

Tao Jin felt dizzy and disoriented: "Does this mean I really have to become a member of the Demonic Sect?"

In an instant, a huge boulder landed heavily on Tao Jin's heart.

……

Several more days passed.

early morning.

Fengliu Lane, Weiyi Station.

Xu Ning, Tao Qingping, and Song Weiyi, along with fifteen city guards, were ready to leave the city.

Just yesterday, they received the task of coordinating the reception of wealthy businessmen from Qiuyun County to Kangyun County.

At this time, the camp's reserve forces had already dispatched a small team to escort them back. Xu Ning and the others only needed to leave Kangyun County and meet them halfway.

"Is everything ready?"

At this moment, in front of the post station in Fengliu Lane, Xu Ning, dressed in light armor, with a long sword and bow at his waist, rode on a warhorse.

Wei Binglin's horse had already been returned; this warhorse was the latest one assigned.

"Ready!"

Tao Qingping, Song Weiyi, and the fifteen city guards all responded.

"Set off!"

Xu Ning took the lead and rode his horse out of the city.

Soon, the group exited the city gate.

At this time, the fortifications of Kangyun County were still under construction, and the people from other counties who had fled here were busy trying to find food.

They were not allowed to enter the city, and even when they rested at night, they were in makeshift tent camps temporarily set up outside the city.

It was already early summer; if it were winter, people might freeze to death.

Kangyun County's actions may seem heartless, but relocating these people outside the city is also a way to protect those inside.

However, the treatment of these refugees was not extremely cruel. For example, children among the refugees could be brought into the city and placed under unified care.

Xu Ning and his team galloped away on horseback.

According to the rendezvous point given by the mission, they still need to travel at least two more hours.

Da da da.

The sound of horses' hooves echoed.

Crossing mountain paths, crossing streams...

Two hours later, they finally arrived at the rendezvous point.

This is a dense forest in the wild.

"It seems the guards haven't arrived yet."

Xu Ning looked into the distance but could not see anyone.

This place is rather desolate, and there are no villages or settlements nearby for people to live in.

"Let's rest for a while, drink some water, and eat something."

Xu Ning addressed his subordinates behind him.

Upon receiving Xu Ning's order, everyone dismounted and found trees to lean against.

After riding horses all the way, everyone was a little tired.

Another half hour passed.

"Why have we seen the escorts return?"

At this moment, Tao Qingping asked a question.

According to the mission instructions, once we arrive here on time, the escort team should arrive soon.

Xu Ning looked in the direction of the sun.

"Don't rush, wait a little longer."

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(End of this chapter)