Rebellious Old Servant: From Gatekeeper to Immortal Emperor

Qin Xiao was overjoyed.

Encountering a peerless beauty of this caliber means that Qin Xiao has another chance to gain tremendous benefits from the Goddess Painting.

But he wasn't overly optimistic either.

The spirited young woman who walked up to Su Qingxue was clearly no ordinary person.

Judging from her and Su Qingxue's positions, Su Qingxue seemed to have great respect for the girl, as if she were the one leading this spirited young woman.

This means that the spirited young girl's status is probably even higher than Su Qingxue's!

Qin Xiao was immediately filled with extreme curiosity. What was the identity of this spirited young woman that made a peerless genius like Su Qingxue show her such respect?

The next moment, Qin Xiao learned the woman's identity.

"Everyone, this is my senior sister, Senior Sister Luo Yiren, an inner disciple of the Mountain and Sea Sect!"

Su Qingxue turned to the crowd and solemnly introduced the identity of the newcomer.

In an instant, the many martial artists present were in an uproar.

"What?! He's actually an inner disciple of the Mountain and Sea Sect!"

"Could it be that this esteemed figure from the Mountain and Sea Sect will also be accompanying us on this mission?!"

"Haha, great! This mission is a sure thing!"

In an instant, all the martial artists showed joy on their faces.

The group initially had reservations about the mission to wipe out Blood Blade Stronghold, feeling it was extremely dangerous.

While the young lady is undoubtedly one of the top talents in Black Mountain City, Xue Wuming of Blood Blade Stronghold is also infamous, and he has many ruthless bandits under his command.

Even if they succeeded in dealing with Blood Blade Stronghold, their forces would suffer heavy casualties.

I never expected to hear such a pleasant surprise.

Inner disciple of the Mountain and Sea Sect!

Everyone knew perfectly well what this meant.

The Mountain and Sea Sect, as one of the top martial arts holy lands of the Great Xuan Dynasty, is only qualified to be joined by the most outstanding martial artists.

Among the disciples, those of the same realm far surpass those martial artists from aristocratic families outside!

Not to mention the inner disciples, who hold a high status within the Mountain and Sea Sect, second only to the true disciples and the sect leader, and whose strength is by no means weaker than that of the prodigy Su Qingxue.

With these two top experts around, wiping out a mere Blood Blade Stronghold would be a piece of cake.

In an instant, all the martial artists present were all smiles, and the tension in their hearts dissipated by more than half.

However, some people were curious as to why a disciple of the Mountain and Sea Sect, with such a prestigious status, would come to a small place like Black Mountain City and participate in a mission to deal with Blood Blade Stronghold.

Could it be that the Mountain and Sea Sect values ​​the Su family so much?

Wouldn't the Wang family have kicked a hornet's nest?

Immediately, many martial artists' eyes flashed.

"Greetings, everyone."

At this moment, Luo Yiren faced the crowd, a smile appearing on her delicate and pretty face, giving people a sense of approachability, without the slightest arrogance of a disciple from a high-ranking sect.

"I am here to participate in this mission because Xue Wuming committed a serious crime in the territory under the jurisdiction of my Shan Hai Sect and is on my Shan Hai Sect's wanted list."

"I never expected that this person would escape to Black Mountain City and wreak havoc on the area. This boy's crimes are unforgivable. I have come here to personally kill this person and rid the sect of this scourge."

Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly understood.

Suddenly, I understood many things.

Blood Blade Stronghold wasn't originally called Blood Blade Stronghold. It was actually just a group of vicious bandits. Although they were also despicable before, they weren't as rampant as they are now.

In the last two years, a ruthless leader named Xue Wuming suddenly emerged, leading a band of bandits who became a force to be reckoned with, even the powerful families of Black Mountain City couldn't do anything about them.

Many martial artists in Black Mountain City were puzzled about the origins of this ruthless man, Xue Wuming, as they had never heard of him before.

Now I finally understand.

"I wondered where this Bloodless Man had come from; it turns out he's a dragon crossing the river."

"Xue Wuming is doomed now. With Miss and Lord Luo taking action, he is certain to die."

"Rest assured, Lord Luo, we will definitely assist you in eliminating that scourge."

Immediately, a group of people responded enthusiastically to Luo Yiren, especially Wu Tao, who shouted the loudest and fawned to the extreme.

With two top experts leading the team, everyone felt that this mission was completely secure and would not be difficult at all.

But Qin Xiao suddenly became wary.

That Xue Wuming actually managed to escape from the pursuit of the Mountain and Sea Sect.

That means this person is probably not as simple as they seem.

The level of danger needs to be raised several levels.

However, Qin Xiao was not too worried. Xue Wuming was not simple, but Luo Yiren from the Mountain and Sea Sect was probably even more so.

He didn't believe that the inner disciples of the Mountain and Sea Sect were fools who would come to deal with a ruthless killer without preparation.

At this moment, Su Qingxue spoke again, announcing the reward rules for this mission:

"Gentlemen, after this annihilation of Blood Blade Stronghold, the family will certainly not be stingy with rewards."

"All participants will be rewarded with five hundred taels of silver and one hundred merit points. For each Blood Blade Stronghold bandit killed, with proof of the right ear, fifty taels will be awarded. If the person killed is a martial artist, five hundred taels of silver and thirty merit points will be awarded!"

"Whoever can kill Xue Wuming will be rewarded with ten thousand taels of gold by the family, and will also receive a mid-grade cultivation technique personally bestowed by Senior Sister Luo!"

These words immediately caused an uproar in the entire venue.

Especially upon hearing that killing Xue Wuming would reward them with a mid-grade martial art, they were all so excited that their eyes shone and their breathing became rapid.

A mid-grade cultivation technique—that's a top-tier technique that these rogue martial artists would never come into contact with in their entire lives.

Anyone who can obtain a mid-grade cultivation technique will be able to establish a family in Black Mountain City, which can last for a hundred years and even grow stronger!

For a moment, everyone wished they could rush to Blood Blade Stronghold and kill Bloodless Life.

Although everyone understood that Xue Wuming was not so easy to kill, and even if they were to kill him, it wouldn't be their turn, what if they were?

After all, weapons have no eyes, and anything can happen on the battlefield.

At this moment, a group of grooms led a group of incredibly strong warhorses that they were serving.

Then, one by one, the warhorses were led to the front of the warriors.

Instantly, everyone present became solemn, knowing that the mission was about to begin.

"Mount up and let's go!"

At Su Qingxue's command, she mounted a chestnut horse, and Luo Yiren followed suit by mounting a blue horse. The two of them led the charge.

The warriors mounted their horses one after another. Qin Xiao had learned to ride horses in his early years, so he skillfully controlled his warhorse and caught up with the others.

It was dozens of miles outside the city.

When the group arrived at a desolate wilderness.

Surprisingly, over a hundred fully armed and disciplined cavalrymen were already waiting there.

These soldiers were all private troops of the Su family, each one of them tall and strong, full of vigor and vitality, and were no ordinary men.

Although these cavalrymen were not martial artists, these private soldiers practiced combined attack techniques from morning till night. Three or five cavalrymen together were enough to contend with a low-level martial artist.

Clearly, these cavalrymen were also heading to deal with Blood Blade Stronghold.

It can be said that with just these hundred cavalrymen, the Su family could quickly build up a large army, and once the world is in chaos, it would be easy for them to carve out their own territory.

Qin Xiao felt a chill run down his spine. Although he had heard that the three great families of Black Mountain City all kept private armies, he was still shocked to see it with his own eyes.

The power and influence of such a prestigious family are truly terrifying.

"Keep up."

Su Qingxue glanced at the group of cavalrymen indifferently, without saying a word.

Then, the soldiers of the army, expressionless and silent, followed in perfect unison behind the group of martial artists, marching swiftly along the way.

Dust billowed up across the empty land.

Along the way, the group passed through countless jungles and deep mountains, encountering almost no other travelers.

Clearly, this route was prepared in advance by the Su family, specifically to avoid being noticed by others and to prevent Blood Blade Stronghold from learning the information.

noon.

The procession entered a narrow mountain path.

Both sides are steep cliffs, and the mountain path in the middle is only a few feet wide.

The group was just about to slow down.

Suddenly, Qin Xiao's ears twitched as he heard a whooshing sound.

Looking up, I saw that the sky was suddenly filled with countless black dots.

It was a rain of arrows filling the sky!

"not good!"

Qin Xiao's expression changed slightly, and he quickly drew his sword.

"Enemy attack! Everyone be careful!"

At the very front, the man from Luo Yi also straightened up and loudly reminded everyone present.

"Raise your shields and defend!"

Su Qingxue's face darkened, and she shouted sharply.

In an instant, hundreds of cavalrymen were the first to react, quickly raising their shields to block the rain of arrows coming from the sky.

The warriors all drew their weapons and hurriedly slashed at the incoming rain of arrows.

However, many people were still injured. Qin Xiao personally witnessed several cavalrymen being shot through the neck and falling off their horses with screams.

Qin Xiao was extremely nervous.

Although he was quite capable, this was the first time he had ever witnessed a real battlefield in his entire life.

I finally realized just how big the gap is between imagination and reality.

The dangers of the battlefield far exceeded the stories told by storytellers.

"Hahahaha, Su Qingxue, I heard your Su family is going to slaughter my Blood Blade Stronghold? I, Xue Wuming, have been waiting for this for a long time!"

At that moment, a figure appeared above the cliff, standing on the edge and laughing wildly.

From afar, Qin Xiao looked up and saw it.

He was a young man dressed in a red robe, with a sinister face, fierce eyes, and an aura of murderous intent that sent chills down one's spine. He had personally slaughtered countless people.

Clearly, this person is Xue Wuming.

At the same time, around Xue Wuming and at the top of the cliff, stood a group of fierce-looking bandits from the Blood Blade Stronghold, all grinning as they looked at the Su family members on the ground, as if they were lambs to the slaughter.

"Bloodless Life, your methods have reached their limit!"

Su Qingxue coldly glanced at Xue Wuming, her beautiful eyes filled with disdain. "Look at who's beside me!"

Luo Yi rode forward on horseback, his eyes filled with murderous intent, and said:

"Bloodless Life, do you remember how I chased you around like a dog!"

"Luo Yiren, what are you doing here?"

Xue Wuming's expression suddenly changed, revealing an expression of disbelief and extreme panic.

But the next moment, the panic on his face vanished abruptly, replaced by a disdainful smile:

"Luo Yiren, did you think I would say that!"

Instantly, all the martial artists present felt a jolt in their hearts.

An ominous premonition welled up in my heart.

The next moment, this premonition became reality.

Xue Wuming looked at Luo Yiren with a smug and confident gaze:

"You vile woman surnamed Luo, do you think I don't know you've also tracked me to Black Mountain City? This chieftain has already prepared opponents for you. Come out, the Three Fiends of the Mi Clan!"

"What?! The Mi Family Trio?!"

In an instant, the expressions of all the martial artists present changed drastically.

Even Qin Xiao's expression turned serious.

The Mi Family Three Fiends were three extremely terrifying wanted criminals whose notoriety was no less than that of Xue Wuming!

Each of these three possesses the cultivation level of the Bone Refining Realm.

The three are particularly skilled in combined attacks. When they join forces, their strength is multiplied, and they have even managed to escape unscathed from the pursuit of a Marrow Refining Realm expert!

Even though the Su family was ambushed, they were still full of confidence.

It's because they have two experts at the Bone Refining Realm on their side.

But with the addition of the Mi family's three fierce members to Xue Wuming's side, the situation reversed.

Just at this time.

Three tall and imposing figures suddenly appeared behind Xue Wuming.

A scarred man in the middle looked down at Luo Yiren with a sinister gaze and a sneer on his face:

"Luo Yiren, it's been a long time!"

"They really are the Mi family's three culprits!"

Instantly, some of the martial artists below recognized the scarred man and exclaimed in surprise.

Instantly, the Su family's martial artists turned pale, their eyes filled with despair.

It’s over.

This is a complete disaster!