Witnessing the complete rout of the Rhode team after a charge by Dark Blade, Murong Mingyuan was dumbfounded and then filled with an unprecedented sense of pride.
She wanted to find Li Qianfan and fight alongside him!
She wanted to show Li Qianfan—
That the little mare from the vast grasslands didn't just bully people on their home turf, but could also charge into battle like a heroine on a foreign battlefield!
Thus, Murong Mingyuan began searching for Li Qianfan all over the place.
She completely ignored the mission Li Qianfan had given her (to protect the hostages).
Murong Mingyuan followed the main Dark Blade force, chasing west for a kilometer without seeing Li Qianfan.
She suddenly thought of the people from the War Demon Shrine and immediately "turned her horse's head" and ran back.
Indeed.
She saw Li Qianfan in the dormitory area, devoid of any battle or gunfire.
She saw him surrounded by people from the War Demon Shrine.
Murong Mingyuan immediately let out a fierce cry and charged forward, brandishing her pistol, her blood boiling!
But as she pulled the trigger repeatedly at Luo Huayin—
The ghost's claw, equipped with a deadly finger sheath, locked onto her throat, and Murong Mingyuan's boiling blood instantly froze.
She had no idea how the opponent had dodged her bullets.
Even.
When her neck was locked, Murong Mingyuan hadn't realized how Luo Huayin had gotten behind her.
She only knew—
That the sharp finger sheath, with just a slight squeeze, could sever her throat!
"Li Qianfan, please put down your knife now."
Luo Huayin looked at Li Qianfan and said coldly.
Before she finished speaking—
*Bang!*
A bullet whizzed past her left ear, hitting a shipping container nearby.
This bullet was a warning!!
Luo Huayin showed no fear and slowly turned her head to look.
Li Qianfan also looked over and then let out a soft sigh.
Du Junlin had arrived.
Li Qianfan was not surprised to see Du Junlin, who should have been in their home country, appearing on the Blackwater Forest battlefield.
He sighed because he didn't want Du Junlin to see him captured alive.
It would be too humiliating—
Du Junlin, accompanied by several Dark Blade members, slowly approached with their guns aimed at Luo Huayin and the others. "Let her (Murong Mingyuan) go."
Upon seeing Du Junlin and the others, Murong Mingyuan, completely unaware of the danger, felt a surge of joy.
Luo Huayin was unfazed by Du Junlin's threat and merely glanced at Old Ba and the others.
Old Ba understood.
He let out a sinister grin, quickly walked up to Luo Huayin, snatched the gun from Murong Mingyuan's hand, and walked towards Du Junlin.
Yuan Ting immediately shouted, "Stop! Hands up!"
Old Ba ignored him.
Yuan Ting immediately opened fire!
*Bang—*
A shot hit Old Ba's left leg.
Old Ba merely stumbled, then raised his gun to his abdomen and pulled the trigger repeatedly.
Silence.
The world suddenly fell silent.
All the Dark Blade members, including Du Junlin, stared at Old Ba as if they had seen a ghost, their faces frozen in disbelief.
With a *clatter*, Old Ba dropped the handgun and then hopped in place, indicating he was unharmed.
"Li Qianfan."
Luo Huayin finally spoke, "Please tell your companion that we are immortal. Of course, unless they all possess your strength and speed!"
The ironclad facts were laid bare. Did Li Qianfan need to say anything more to Du Junlin and the others?
Similarly.
Besides him, even Yao Yao couldn't possess his speed and strength (only with this could he kill the people from the War Emperor Shrine).
"Li Qianfan, put down your weapons and come with us now."
Luo Huayin said to Li Qianfan, "Otherwise, I will kill Murong Mingyuan first, and then at least thirty people from the East Land. You can choose not to believe me, I will count to three."
*Clang!*
Before Luo Huayin could even start counting, Li Qianfan, in a remarkably straightforward manner, threw his two sabers onto the ground.
He didn't for a moment believe Luo Huayin was bluffing.
If she said she would kill Murong Mingyuan, she definitely would!
If she said she would kill at least thirty Dark Blade members, she definitely would!!
Murong Mingyuan regained consciousness.
She shouted, "Don't mind me! Pick up your swords and kill them."
Kill who?
Before she could finish speaking, Luo Huayin's right hand, like a blade, struck her neck.
Murong Mingyuan's eyes immediately rolled back, and she fainted.
Luo Huayin didn't want Murong Mingyuan to stir up trouble after Li Qianfan had already surrendered, so she simply knocked her out.
At the same time, two men in black lunged forward, twisting Li Qianfan's arms behind his back.
Du Junlin and the others regained their senses—
But just as they were about to make a move, Old Ba and the others pulled out firearms from their waistbands.
The dark muzzles were pointed at them.
With demonic grins in their eyes!
"Don't move!"
Li Qianfan, fearing Du Junlin and the others would open fire, shouted, "These monsters are bulletproof!"
Yes.
These monsters were bulletproof.
But Du Junlin and the others were afraid of bullets!
If a firefight ensued, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"You're quite pragmatic."
Luo Huayin threw the unconscious Murong Mingyuan to a man in black. "If I were you, I wouldn't hand my life over to the enemy for someone else."
"You talk too much!"
Li Qianfan said irritably, "I've surrendered, let her go. Also, don't hurt a single person from the East Land. Otherwise, I'll make you regret it."
"I can promise you that we won't harm anyone from the East Land."
Luo Huayin said, "But I have to take Murong Mingyuan with me. As long as she's in my hands, you'll behave."
Li Qianfan was about to say more when Old Ba suddenly raised his hand and punched him hard in the jaw.
Damn.
That hurt—
As Li Qianfan cursed, Old San took out a specially made rope and forcefully tied his arms behind his back.
*Click, click.*
Du Junlin gritted his teeth, his gaze towards Luo Huayin and her group burning with a fiery intensity.
But he couldn't act rashly.
The enemies were immortal!!
Luo Huayin walked up to Li Qianfan and said, "I'll give you a few minutes to say goodbye to them."
She gave Li Qianfan a few minutes not out of magnanimity.
But because she needed some time to prepare for their withdrawal.
At the very least, she had to collect the bodies of her two subordinates who had been killed.
Li Qianfan looked towards Du Junlin.
His gaze was filled with helplessness—
Victory was in sight, and who could have predicted this turn of events?
Besides helplessness, Li Qianfan felt regret.
He regretted that when he learned Old Ba and the others were indeed "immortal crisis," he had only thought of preventing them from joining the battle.
He hadn't considered that they would resort to mass murder to force him to surrender.
He had been too hasty.
Li Qianfan shoved a man in black robes with his shoulder and walked towards Du Junlin.
Luo Huayin didn't stop him.
If Li Qianfan dared to go back on his word, even if she had to risk her life, she would cling to him tightly, giving her subordinates time to unleash slaughter!
Luo Huayin believed Li Qianfan wouldn't fail to realize this.
Li Qianfan certainly realized it, especially seeing more and more Dark Blade members running towards them.
The more people who arrived, the more advantageous it would be for the enemy.
"Yao Yao."
Li Qianfan walked up to Yao Yao and said with feigned nonchalance, "I'll go with those monsters. Don't worry about my safety. Perhaps I'll be home in a few days."
Du Junlin closed her eyes slightly and whispered, "A few days, how many days?"
Li Qianfan shook his head, "I don't know."
Du Junlin tightened her lips and looked down at her toes. "How will I explain this to my family?"
I don't know either—
Li Qianfan gave a bitter smile and could only speak bravely, "Don't worry, they won't dare to harm me easily. After all, I am the heir of Longxu, aren't I? Also, tell my mother, Zi Yu, and my father to rest assured."
Du Junlin remained silent.
Li Qianfan lowered his head and leaned close to her ear, whispering, "When I killed those two monsters earlier, I saw that woman (Luo Huayin) looking particularly distressed. From this, I can conclude that there aren't many of these immortal monsters. If there's an opportunity on the way, I might be able to eliminate them. Yao Yao, you must have faith in me."
"Okay, you go."
Du Junlin suddenly turned around. "I'll wait for you for a month."
Li Qianfan casually asked, "What if I'm not home after a month?"
"Then I'll get married!"
Du Junlin walked away quickly to the south without looking back, waving for Yuan Ting and the others to follow.
You're getting married?
Who are you going to marry?
Du Yao Yao, tell me clearly, who are you going to marry!?
Watching Du Yao Yao lead the team away swiftly, Li Qianfan was furious.
This was a parting of life and death—
How could she be so heartless?
Even if she didn't hug him and cry, she should have said something like, "If you die out there, I'll remain a widow for you," to comfort Li Qianfan.
But she just left him without hesitation.
As expected, she was the stoic Du Yao Yao—
"Li Qianfan, we should be going too."
Luo Huayin came to Li Qianfan's side and also looked at the receding figures of Du Junlin and the others, saying calmly, "However, to ensure you behave on the road, I might have to take some extra measures."
Li Qianfan's expression changed. "You've already threatened me with Murong Mingyuan!"
Luo Huayin chuckled lightly. "You can die for your comrades, but you might not care about the life and death of your servant."
Li Qianfan asked, "What do you want to do to me?"
Luo Huayin looked at him with cold eyes. "I want to pierce your clavicle bones with steel wire."