At the city gate, Xiao Lan held a string of candied hawthorns in her hand, tugging at Ye Qiu's clothes as she followed closely behind him.
They headed toward Sunset Forest.
In the shadows, Sabu Chu's men had already gone back to report that their target had left the city!
The Count Sadio's Mansion
Sabu Chu, who was fast asleep with his maid in his arms, was awakened by loud noise.
"Young master… Young master! They're out of the city! They're out of the city!"
"What's all the noise about?! I'm having a dream date with Lingling…" He opened his eyes groggily.
"Young Master! Those two unruly commoners who embarrassed you in front of Miss Lingling the other day have left the city! It seems they're heading to Sunset Forest!"
The attendant knelt on the ground and truthfully reported Ye Qiu and his companion's whereabouts.
"Oh? Those two lowly commoners left the city?" Sabu sat up and landed directly on the maid's chest. She could only grit her teeth and endure it silently.
"Have Mo Dao take a few men and make their move as soon as they enter Sunset Forest! Kill the man, and the woman… hehe! It's been a long time since I've seen such a beautiful young lady. I'll have my say when she arrives… haha!"
"Hnn…" The maid beneath him let out a muffled groan.
It turned out to be Sabu Chu. As he spoke, he pinched the maid several times and let out a lecherous laugh.
If he weren't afraid that Ye Lingling would become suspicious if he acted inside the city, that girl would have been on his bed long ago!
"Don't worry, Young Master! I'll go prepare right away!"
After his attendants left, Sabu lay back down, savoring the remnants of his sweet dream.
"Ugh! I'm angry first thing in the morning!"
Slap!
A slap landed on the maid.
"What are you waiting for? Do you expect me to do everything myself and serve you instead?"
The maid obeyed. As if retaliating for what Sabu Chu had just done, she straddled him, intending to torment him.
She seemed frightened and couldn't help but whimper, but after a few sounds, she fell silent…
Sabu Chu's initial anger gradually subsided.
On the road away from Tiandou City, Ye Qiu and his companion sped along, soon approaching Sunset Forest.
"Brother, why don't you let Little Tiger out? Why are we riding a horse instead?"
"Waiting for the rats behind us to catch up!"
"A mouse?" Little Blue peeked out in confusion, looking behind her. "There's nothing there?"
Ye Qiu also glanced back.
"By the time we enter Sunset Forest, they'll probably make their move."
Without saying anything more to Xiao Lan, he whipped the horse again and galloped toward Sunset Forest.
Sunset Forest is located in the center of the Heaven Dou Empire and is the largest forest on the continent besides the Star Dou Great Forest.
The vegetation density isn't as thick as in the Star Dou Great Forest, making movement much easier. In addition, the soul beasts there are much weaker—most are between one thousand and ten thousand years old, and the variety is not as rich.
Not long after entering Sunset Forest, Ye Qiu pulled on the reins, bringing the horse to a slow stop.
Xiao Lan's figure had already disappeared from the horse.
Behind them, the sound of galloping hooves echoed, then suddenly fell silent.
"Everyone! You've been following us for so long—don't you think it's time to come out and greet us?"
Ye Qiu turned his horse around, facing the direction from which the footsteps had come.
Dust rose as several fine horses appeared before him.
Leading the group was none other than the guard of Sabu Chu whom Ye Qiu had seen on the street that day.
He remembered his martial soul—it seemed to be a blade, with yellow and purple soul rings!
"Boy! Do you remember me?" Mo Dao rode forward, his voice rough as he stared at Ye Qiu cruelly.
"Haha… I certainly remember the guard who couldn't pee properly. What business do you have with me?"
A trace of mockery flashed across Ye Qiu's face. Although Mo Dao was the first properly qualified Soul Master he had encountered, Ye Qiu didn't take him seriously.
"You don't seriously think that just because you offended my young master, Miss Lingling will plead for you and let you escape, do you?"
"So what do you want?"
"You're naturally doomed. By the way, where's that girl next to you? My young master specifically asked for her to warm his bed! Haha…"
Mo Dao laughed shamelessly.
One of his underlings chuckled. "Boss, why waste time talking? Let's finish the mission quickly—maybe the young master will let us have some fun too… haha!"
Hearing the unrestrained laughter, Ye Qiu frowned, and the Sharingan appeared in his eyes.
Blue hair, fair skin, and blood-red pupils gave him an eerie appearance. His cold laugh echoed.
"Heh…"
"If you know what's good for you, hand over that little girl and I'll leave you a whole corpse!"
Mo Dao conjured a large sword and pointed it straight at Ye Qiu.
Ye Qiu didn't bother responding. In an instant, a Zhuge Repeating Crossbow appeared in each of his hands!
"Talking is pointless. Perfect—let's test its power on you!"
Whoosh!
Several arrows shot out. Ye Qiu deliberately distributed them evenly so every scumbag got a share.
The arrows flew out, but strangely, Mo Dao and the others didn't dodge.
"Huh? What's going on?" Mo Dao looked at Ye Qiu in confusion.
From their perspective, Ye Qiu had merely tossed a few roses toward them.
As the roses drifted closer, some of them scoffed at Ye Qiu as if he were an idiot.
"Is this guy insane? He's giving us roses? Hahaha!"
Laughter erupted.
Thud!
The sound of arrows piercing flesh rang out.
The laughter stopped abruptly.
Roses bloomed from their necks.
"Not good! Everyone, move!" Mo Dao, the strongest among them, was the first to realize something was wrong.
But his warning came too late.
Pfft! Pfft!
Everything happened in an instant. The others didn't even have time to activate their martial souls before they died under the sharp "petals."
"Damn it!"
Mo Dao conjured his greatsword and slashed at the incoming rose.
Clang!
Sparks flew as the delicate rose collided with his blade.
The illusion shattered—its true form revealed several dark arrows.
"Poisoned!"
Mo Dao stared at the blackened arrowhead on the ground, then glanced around. His face darkened.
All the men he brought had died before even making a move!
"Kid… you…"
Mo Dao's expression grew solemn.
"Yo! As expected of a standard Soul Master—you saw through my little illusion at the last moment!"
Ye Qiu held both Zhuge Repeating Crossbows near his mouth and blew on them lightly.
Just now, he had used genjutsu through his Sharingan. This fighting style was surprisingly effective!
"I really don't understand. It was just a small conflict, yet you wanted to kill me."
"Enough nonsense! Prepare to die!"
"Third Soul Skill—Earth-Splitting Strike!"
Mo Dao leapt off his horse and slashed downward.
Boom!
Dust erupted as the ground cracked—but he missed.
Cold sweat beaded on his forehead.
Ye Qiu was standing just a few steps ahead!
"How is this possible?! You were right here just now!"
He stared at Ye Qiu in horror.
"Heh… just another illusion. What you saw was never my real position."
Ye Qiu smiled coldly, the Zhuge Repeating Crossbow already aimed at Mo Dao's forehead.
"Looks like you're going to hell today."
Ye Qiu's voice was icy.
Sharp arrows shot out once more!
"Don't underestimate me! Fourth Soul Skill—Blade Aura Protection!"
Mo Dao roared as his fourth purple soul ring flashed with eerie light. He straightened his greatsword, pointed it downward, and slammed it into the ground—
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