Dusk Returns to the Ruined Building

Chapter 1111 The Young Master's Order to Kill and Keep 1

Being in the martial arts world may seem like freedom, but in reality, many things are beyond one's control.

In the Red Stone Forest, Shen Yichen really didn't want to get involved in the Ji family's affairs, but did he have any other choice?

The Lu family members who had surrounded Jian Chenqing and her group at Hongshi Temple quickly formed another encirclement around Wu Linling's eighteen guards.

Jian Chenqing and the others were now safe, and the people who had been blocking Mu Qingxue had also left, all rushing into the Red Stone Forest.

Seeing the tense situation, Mu Qingxue took a deep breath and stepped back. This was a matter for the Ji family, and she couldn't interfere.

"Mu girl, what do you think the Ji family is here for?"

Jian Chenqing flashed and landed on the boulder where Mu Qingxue was standing.

Yun Tianming, Youxin, and the other two landed on the red stone peaks on either side.

"Young lady, is your surname Mu? Are you from the Ten Thousand Demons Sect?"

"Yun Tianming, if a person has hidden power in their heart meridian, how can this power flow into their bloodstream? Is there a medicine that can open up the heart meridian and the bloodstream?"

"It's very simple. When the heart meridian is damaged, power will surge into the bloodstream!"

Mu Qingxue frowned deeply!

"Damaged heart vessels? What should be done?"

"Extreme joy and extreme sorrow, extreme grief and extreme excitement!"

"Haha... I thought you were going to suggest stabbing with a knife or sword. You really are a miracle doctor, you've got some skills, you seem more reliable than your master!"

"Mu Qingxue, the eldest daughter of the Ten Thousand Demons Sect, ranked second on the Hundred Flowers Youth Ranking, Miss Mu, Brother Shen is not suitable for you!"

Mu Qingxue's lips twitched slightly:

"Oh dear, even the charlatan's apprentice is a womanizer!"

Mu Qingxue was pondering what constituted extreme joy, extreme sorrow, extreme excitement, and extreme pain.

A moment later, Mu Qingxue glanced at Jian Chenqing out of the corner of her eye, muttering to herself:

"Are they alright or not? For the sake of my child and the Palace of No Worries, am I going to let that old hag get away with this?"

The Ji family and the Lu family hadn't started fighting yet, leaving Mu Qingxue and the others somewhat bewildered, unsure of what was going on.

Inside the Red Stone Forest, Shen Yichen looked at Ji Wumo with a sense of vigilance. He thought of Ji Wuque and Ji Wuhen, who should be of the same generation.

To Shen Yichen's surprise, Ji Jingtao moved closer to him, seemingly intentionally blocking him from Ji Wumo.

"Senior, what do you mean by this?"

Ji Jingtao is a generation younger than Ji Wumo, but their age difference is not significant.

"I have been entrusted with this task to protect the young master's safety!"

Shen Yichen quickly thought about it. He recalled Ji Qingli's words in the Maple Forest and asked in confusion:

"Ji Xuanyan told you to wait for me?"

“Young Master, what you said is slightly flawed. It’s not ‘wait,’ but ‘search.’ There are people searching for you outside all four gates of Luowu Ancient City!”

Upon hearing this, Ji Jingtao was slightly taken aback. He had not received such news, but even if he had, it would have been useless, as Xing Faling's troops were all stationed at Jituqiu outside Boling County.

Ji Jingtao was delaying his departure because he was waiting for Ji Qingli's instructions. The order to advance on the Lu family in Boling came from Ling Shuang Valley.

“Senior, in principle, you shouldn’t obey Ji Xuanyan’s orders, as this violates the rules of the Ji family!”

"Can't you do me a small favor? Just like now, I can help you wipe them out!"

Ji Wumo rested his chin on one hand, stroking his beard. His gaunt face was not only unsightly, but he also gave the impression of not being a good person at all!

"Haha... You think you can get away with this? Ji Wumo, have you forgotten how you ended up in a wheelchair back then?"

The man wearing the gray ghost mask did not make any rash moves; he was destined not to be able to silence them all, and thus the purpose of the assassination would be lost.

Ji Wumo looked at Ji Jingtao and sighed softly:

"Alas, if I had known this would happen, we should have chosen a different target to eliminate! It seems someone in the Ji family is afraid of provoking my killing intent!"

Ji Jingtao did not respond. He knew that Wu Linling had entered Yanquan, but he did not know what Wu Linling had come for.

Since Ji Qingyang fled into the martial world, this is the first time Wu Linling has sent troops out of the Central Continent. For decades, the Ji family has almost forgotten about Wu Linling's existence.

After Ji Qingyang left, Wu Linling never got involved in anything related to the Ji family!

Ji Jingtao had no idea whether Ji Wumo was a friend or foe to him and Shen Yichen. Back then, Ji Qingyang was expelled from the Ji family by Ji Qingyun. It is said that the two brothers even fought each other and eventually drank blood to sever their ties.

As for whether the news was true or false, Ji Jingtao didn't know, because no one had seen it with their own eyes.

"Senior, then I'll give you a chance to get revenge!"

"Hmph, the heads of the various branches of the Ji family obey the patriarch and the young master. You and I must obey the young master in our actions!"

Shen Yichen was not surprised to hear this; this scheme was clearly set up for him.

Shen Yichen wondered if Ji Wumo would still show up if he didn't save Ji Jingtao.

Shen Yichen suddenly realized that something was wrong.

Ji Jingtao was showing weakness, and he was also testing him.

Shen Yichen shook his head. His cultivation level was still too low, and his mind lacked tempering.

Shen Yichen muttered to himself:

"Since you want to know what I'm thinking, then I'll grant your wish!"

Shen Yichen flashed in front of Ji Jingtao and gave a cold smile!

"Kill him, but leave him alive!"

Shen Yichen was pointing to the old man that Jian Chenqing wanted to save.

Shen Yichen wanted to assess the strength of the Ji family members. If he went along with their wishes, his journey through the Jianghu in Yanquan would probably be much easier.

Otherwise, Mu Qingxue might be in danger; the Ji family would force him, just in a different way.

"Eighteen Imperial Guards, heed my command: Kill!"

Within the Red Stone Forest, an astonishing aura suddenly arose.

Wu Linling's eighteen guards were divided into two.

Nine men wielding long weapons attacked the Five Sword Slaves and the man wearing a gray ghost mask.

The men wielding short weapons charged directly into the outer perimeter of the Lu family members.

Neither Ji Jingtao nor Ji Wumo made a move.

Shen Yichen was still wondering: could these nine people really handle the Five Sword Slaves and the man wearing the Gray Ghost Mask?

The facts quickly provided the answer. Amidst the clash of clubs and spears, the Five Sword Slaves found it increasingly difficult to fight. The nine members of the Ji family seemed to have formed a formation, using the strength of their weapons to continuously compress the space for the Five Sword Slaves and the man wearing the gray ghost mask.

Ji Jingtao was not surprised by the result.

Ji Wumo is a cripple, and the Eighteen Martial Guards are his personal bodyguards. Over the years, Ji Wumo has remained safe and sound, firmly holding the position of the leader of the Martial Guards, all thanks to the Eighteen Martial Guards.

Like other members of the Ji family, Ji Jingtao actually couldn't quite see through Ji Wumo.

Wu Linling is the most restless member of the Ji family, yet Ji Wumo, a cripple, manages her with remarkable efficiency, which is quite strange.

Ji Jingtao looked at Ji Wumo, who was still resting his chin on his hand, stroking his beard, and smiling. He turned slightly and said respectfully:

"Young Master, shall we hurry on our way?"

"Senior, am I really the young master of the Ji family? Do you all treat Ji Yinan this way too?"

Ji Jingtao was taken aback by Shen Yichen's question. He hadn't expected Shen Yichen to ask such a question at this moment.

"Ji Yinan can only be considered half the young master of the Ji family. The Ji family is recognized by the imperial city, but not by the royal family!"

Shen Yichen was startled.

"What about the patriarch? Doesn't the royal family approve of it either?"

“I agree, young master. I suggest we leave first. Wu Linling and your father don’t have a good relationship!”

Ji Jingtao actually said it directly in front of Ji Wumo, but Ji Wumo remained calm, neither denying nor admitting it, as if it had nothing to do with him.

“Senior, since I have not joined the Ji family and have taken my mother’s surname, it makes my intention clear that I do not yet have the courage or ability to assume the position of the young master of the Ji family. I apologize!”

Shen Yichen slipped away; his words were meant for Ji Wumo.

The Eighteen Guards have almost wiped out everyone in the Red Stone Forest. The Five Sword Slaves and the man wearing the gray ghost mask are also struggling to hold on, and it seems that their lives are numbered!

Shen Yichen returned to Mu Qingxue's side without saying anything. Everyone already knew the outcome, but Shen Yichen did not leave. He was waiting for the old man among the Five Sword Slaves. He wanted to see if the Ji family would leave any survivors.

Inside the Red Stone Forest, Ji Jingtao turned to look at Ji Wumo and said coldly:

"Hmph, senior, whose intention is this?"

"And you, the five-star general of Xing Fa Ling is nearby. Whose intention is it to test the young master? Are the Holy Envoy Soul Messenger of Ling Shuang Valley really here to kill the young master?"

"You, how do you know about the Holy Envoy's Soul Messenger?"

"Let me offer you a piece of advice: Ling Shuang Valley, don't play with fire and get burned. Step back. Since some people don't want the Ji family to kill people here, then let them go back to the Lu family!"

No sooner had Ji Wumo finished speaking than another person arrived outside the Red Stone Forest.

Ji Jingtao stared in shock at Ji Wumo in the wheelchair.

"You, didn't you lose all your cultivation?"

Ji Jingtao was truly shocked, because Ji Wumo had clearly sensed the arrival of the people from the Red Stone Forest before he did!

"My business is none of your concern!"