It was noon.
The sun was scorching.
Zhou You scratched his head, feeling that something was off.
Zhou Chen voiced her doubt, "Can we really wait for them here?"
Zhou You frowned slightly, "A lot of people escaped back then; they should have spread the word, right?"
He remembered it that way; as for whether those people would inform the Pan Family or other Families, he couldn't control that.
Lu Renjia hesitated, "Isn't this a bit like waiting for a rabbit by a tree stump?"
Zhou Xian said, "The main thing is, I don't know where their Family specifically is."
Zhou You looked up, silently gazing at the dazzling, hot sun.
Ji Hao stretched his arms, "It seems it's time for me to use some of my connections. As long as our Evil Forces make a move, even if they're hidden underground, we can dig out their entire Family."
Yao Si muttered, "What you dig out will be corpses."
Ji Hao gave him a cold look, "Are you trying to show off?"
Yao Si lowered his head.
Zhou You glanced sideways, "How about we leave this matter to your Evil Forces?"
Hearing this, Ji Hao couldn't help but frown, "What do you take our Evil Forces for? A Righteous Path Sect that eliminates evil and brings peace?"
Zhou You shook his head, "No, not that. I just see this as a prime example of using violence to curb violence. And, incidentally, to see the effect."
Ji Hao snorted coldly, feeling there might be some truth to it.
When it comes to being bad, who could be worse than their Evil Forces?
If they could use this to demonstrate the prestige of the Evil Forces, it seemed like a good idea.
With that thought, Ji Hao walked into a thicket, took out a Jade Slip, and spoke in a low voice.
After a while, he walked back, "It's being handled. I mentioned the Hua Xing Sect's name, so they should be able to find out very quickly."
Zhou Xian couldn't help but praise, "You really handle things with swiftness and decisiveness."
He had never seen anyone work so efficiently.
"How can you Za Yu understand our efficiency in doing things?"
Ji Hao's expression was arrogant, completely disdaining to associate with these Za Yu, if not for Zhou You.
He even thought that if he couldn't find the person he was looking for through this individual, then he would just kill that Za Yu!
Anyone who dared to waste his Ji Hao's time was destined to be short-lived.
Waiting time always made people anxious.
Lu Renjia went back and forth to find wild fruits for them to eat and clear water to drink.
Nothing else, just being free from the Yaoguang Sect made him immensely grateful.
Zhou You caressed the Zhu Xie Sword, one thought after another stirring in his mind.
Although the time since he descended the mountain wasn't long, his own experience was gradually increasing.
Now, he, Zhou You, was no longer a greenhorn just starting out; he could at least be considered an experienced greenhorn.
Zhenyu Pass, he naturally had to return.
But how to return, that was a problem, a problem he needed to solve himself.
"How can I Breakthrough to the Spirit Connection Realm?"
Zhou You felt a headache; he urgently wanted to improve his strength and, incidentally, understand what his Blood Spirit was.
This entire day was spent waiting... completely wasted.
Fortunately, Cultivators have strong physical constitutions and lifespans far exceeding ordinary people, so wasting a day was no big deal.
Therefore, the second day was also wasted in waiting.
By the morning of the third day, the sound of galloping horses came from down the mountain, and two figures rapidly soared towards the mountaintop in the air.
They came.
They came.
They came riding on horses.
Everyone stood up at this moment, ready for battle.
"Ah!"
A heart-wrenching roar came from above the mountaintop.
"Surround this place for me! Not even a fly can escape!"
That person roared wildly, his voice hoarse.
Zhou You looked at Ji Hao, "Your people are really efficient."
Ji Hao's expression was arrogant, "Of course, look at who gave the order."
Boom!
The airflow above vibrated, and strong winds raged.
Fire started on the mountain path; to be precise, a middle-aged man, his entire body engulfed in rising flames, strode forward. He held a great sword and wore swift boots, walking incredibly fast.
Behind him, a middle-aged woman's beautiful eyes were filled with Killing Intent, her Killing Intent pressing and surging.
"My son!"
The fire-man cried out in grief and indignation towards Pan Er, who was hanging by Ji Hao.
The sadness in his voice made listeners weep and hearts ache.
After all, it's natural for anyone whose son dies to grieve; it's unavoidable.
"Who gave you the guts to kill my Pan Ren's son!"
The fire-man roared sharply, his flames powerful, surging outwards in waves.
The flames ignited the trees and bushes on both sides of the mountain path; for a moment, the mountain fire raged with the wind, transforming into fire snakes that devoured other areas.
"I know you're very sad, but don't be sad yet."
Zhou You stepped forward, "I have something to tell you."
Pan Ren gritted his teeth, "You thief, state your name!"
Zhou You's expression was serious, "You know your son killed many other people's sons, don't you?"
Thump!
Pan Ren stomped and shattered a stone step, roaring fiercely, "Can other people's sons be compared to my son? They're just some cats and dogs; if they're killed, they're killed. Just let those commoners have more, isn't that good enough? You killed my son for such a trivial matter? Are you even human?"
Zhou You scratched his head, stumped by this series of questions.
It seemed...
So logical.
The woman angrily pointed at Zhou You, "My son called for his parents at eight, recognized a hundred characters at nine, could wield a sword at ten, and could break a stone with his chest at fifteen. Such an excellent child, yet he died at your evil hands. If I don't tear you into ten thousand pieces today, may I be struck by five bolts of lightning from the heavens!"
Zhou You pursed his lips, a hint of shame on his face.
Actually, given his age, being overly concerned with a young man was inappropriate... wasn't it?
Ji Hao looked down the mountain by himself, "Tsk tsk, so many Za Yu have come. If not a hundred, then at least seventy."
Zhou You sighed, "So, there's nothing to discuss then? Actually, I don't advocate killing; in some situations, that's what I think."
"Discuss?"
Pan Ren was so angry he laughed instead, "Even if you knock your brains out today, I will still skin you alive and pull out your tendons, leaving not a single chicken or dog of your entire Family!"
Before his words fell, he angrily struck out with an ethereal palm.
The flaming palm grew with the wind, instantly becoming the size of a house, covering them.
A sword light flashed, weaving into a net that cut the palm into a sky full of sparks.
Pan Ren was furious, holding his great sword as he descended from the air. Flames entwined around the sword, its power unmatched for a moment. Behind him, a Blood Spirit appeared, in the form of a beast.
Ji Hao watched indifferently, only feeling that these matters were too dull and boring.
A group of low-level Za Yu, there was really nothing to care about.
After all, he already knew the outcome of the opponent.
He still hadn't clearly seen the speed of Zhou You's sword draw.
The crowd below surged, and the mountain fire grew fiercer and more menacing; wherever it passed, all things could be burned.