Surviving in the chaos of battle, I'm grinding for proficiency.

Just then, he made eye contact with the county magistrate who had turned around.

"Boom!"

The magistrate followed suit and smashed the supporting stone wall.

Gravel fell down, raising a cloud of dust.

After the smoke and dust cleared, he and Shunzi had already vanished without a trace.

Seeing this scene, Lu Qiuhan could no longer maintain her cold expression.

As the mastermind behind the entire operation, she knew the direction of the secret passage perfectly.

It was immediately obvious that the magistrate had not taken the secret passage mentioned in the intelligence.

It was something that wasn't told to anyone, and no one knew about it!

Behind her, Old Huang sighed heavily:

"Li Huajin... is probably going to come up empty-handed."

Even if someone were to be dispatched now to urgently deliver this message, it would be completely too late.

The most important fish in the whole plan is about to escape!

Lu Qiuhan raised her head and stared blankly at the wall.

Old Huang thought Lu Qiuhan was stunned by the scene and hadn't recovered yet.

He felt deeply sorry for her and went over to comfort her:

"Miss, this happened suddenly; no one could have predicted it."

Little did he know, Lu Qiuhan was thinking of Li Chuan at that moment.

She murmured to herself:

"Li Chuan, can you spot it...?"

……

……

Inside the secret passage.

The magistrate was running at full speed.

But his refined and calm face was subtly distorted.

The scheme had been planned for a long time, and the details had been carefully considered again and again.

But because of Tang Xiang, this traitor, everything was lost!

You see, if this plan succeeds, he will be able to eliminate all obstacles that prevent him from taking control of Anning County.

To seize complete control!

When the time comes, the cunning rabbit dies, and the hunting dog is cooked.

By exterminating all the remnants of the Rebirth Sect, we can eliminate the last remaining loopholes.

Even if the higher authorities investigate and find out that he colluded with the Rebirth Cult, there will be no way to prove it!

Just one step away, just one step away!

The magistrate couldn't help but sigh.

However, being a man of strong will, he quickly regained his composure.

"As long as you don't die, you'll eventually get your chance!"

"After escaping, I will first go back to plead with the Demon Envoy, then cultivate in seclusion for a while before making any other plans."

"I will learn from this experience and become stronger!"

"Magistrate Wei... wait for me!" Shunzi chased after him as fast as he could, but he couldn't keep up with Magistrate Wei's speed.

A cold glint flashed in Magistrate Wei's eyes as he hesitated whether to get rid of this burden.

But soon, a gentle smile appeared on his face:

"Don't worry, Shunzi, how could I abandon you?"

Leaving someone like that around to draw attention and create opportunities when needed might not be a bad thing.

The two continued on their way, their heavy breathing and hurried footsteps the only sounds.

But gradually, shouts of fighting and killing suddenly came from above.

Shunzi's pupils contracted, and he hurriedly said:

"Magistrate Wei, there's a fight going on above!"

The magistrate of Wei County curled his lips into a cold smile:

"It's good that someone is fighting; the fact that it's dragging on for so long means that no one has mastered the Transformation Realm."

"Run a little further ahead, and you'll be out!"

The magistrate continued running forward.

I don't know how long I ran.

Suddenly, a ray of silvery moonlight shone on the exit ahead.

Apart from the pattering rain and the howling wind, there were no other sounds.

It was very quiet.

The magistrate of Wei County was extremely excited.

Despite his preparations to have three burrows, he still managed to escape!

From then on, eagles will soar through the sky and fish will swim in the shallows.

He has endless possibilities!

Given time, he will definitely get his revenge!

Upon reaching the exit, the magistrate leaped out in one step.

He opened his arms and enjoyed the pouring rain.

Finally, I'm free!

"boom!"

A flash of lightning streaked across the sky.

Magistrate Wei rubbed his eyes and found a... dark figure standing in front of him?

After looking closely, his heart skipped a beat.

It was Li Chuan?!

How did he end up here!

Even if he was part of the effort to eliminate them, he should be on Wang Wenzhi's side by now!

The magistrate, feigning composure, said calmly:

"Li Huajin, going out on a rainy night, what a fine mood you must be in! I wonder what your purpose is?"

Li Chuan's tone was calm:

"I've come to see the magistrate off."

The magistrate laughed heartily:

"Li Huajin, you should think this through. I have been practicing Huajin for thirteen years, and I have honed every move to the point where there is no room for further improvement."

"We have no enmity with each other, nor is there any need for a life-or-death struggle."

"Leave quickly, I don't want to waste any more time, but I can spare your life."

A hint of interest appeared on Li Chuan's face.

"call out!"

No sooner said than done.

A crossbow bolt, gleaming with a cold light, slashed through the dark night, hurtling towards Li Chuan.

In the distance, there was Shunzi, who had been lurking and lying in ambush all along!

The crossbow in his hand, when activated with hidden force, is powerful enough to injure even a cultivator at the Transformation Realm!

The magistrate sneered.

This inexperienced young man is so foolish.

He already knew Shunzi was nearby, and he had been talking to her to buy time so that she could make her move.

And what is Li Chuan waiting for? To die?!

The magistrate watched the concealed, swift crossbow bolt.

It's as if I can already see what will happen next.

Even if Li Chuan wasn't fatally hit by a crossbow bolt, it would still affect him, slowing his movements by half a beat.

In a battle between experts, a half-beat advantage is often enough to decide life or death!

But his gaze shifted from confidence to astonishment.

"Clang!" The sound of metal clashing rang out immediately.

That crossbow bolt was incredibly sharp, enough to pierce through fine steel.

It was as if it had hit an impenetrable wall; the crossbow tip was instantly flattened by the immense pressure and then fell to the ground.

It didn't even make a splash!

Li Chuan smiled calmly:

"finally found you."

He had sensed an unfamiliar presence lingering nearby.

But there were too many chaotic smells, and he couldn't figure out where he was.

So he pretended to talk to the magistrate, revealing a "flaw".

It's all to get Shunzi to take the initiative!

Shunzi looked at Li Chuan's extremely imposing figure and said in horror:

"I was just helping out!"

"Killing those who helped is the same as killing them!"

Li Chuan flashed forward, suddenly appearing in front of Shunzi, and with a bang, smashed his head open!

"Magistrate Wei, I beg you to spare my life."

Li Chuan smiled.

At this moment, he was as quiet as a lurking beast.

The terrifying feeling that it could erupt at any moment was so frightening that even the insects dared not utter a sound!

Magistrate Wei forcibly suppressed his inner panic and laughed angrily:

"Do you really think you can beat me?"

In a flash, he drew his long sword from his waist.

"Whoosh!"

This strike cleaved through the rain!

can.

"Clang!"

Li Chuan used only two fingers to pinch the blade that was full of killing intent!

Magistrate Wei's face turned red, and his muscles bulged like a grotesque dragon, yet he was still unable to move the blade downwards even an inch.

next moment.

Li Chuan used two fingers to pull the magistrate of Wei County towards him.

"No!" Magistrate Wei lost his balance, his pupils suddenly contracting!

"Click!"

Li Chuan used both hands to tear off Magistrate Wei's two arms!

"Bang!"

The magistrate's blood gushed out like a fountain.

Li Chuan lifted him up and said calmly:

"What's so special about those shops in the south of the city?"