Chapter 7, Dock

The sailors on the ship had faces as pale as the earth, exerting all their strength to row the boat with all their might

However, the assassin did not act rashly; he merely kept a close watch on the cyclops while signaling to his companions on the shore

Although the sun was already setting in the west and most of the day had been in vain, there was not a trace of impatience on the face of the mountain demon. In their line of work, patience is more important than courage. He had once squatted for half a year for a task. Half a day is truly nothing to him

At the critical moment, the burden on the shoulder of the one-eyed dragon suddenly slipped, and with a clang, it blocked the unavoidable blow!

However, in the next moment, his pupils constricted as he saw scalding soup splashed onto the cart, and the blades of the two laborers struck the burlap sacks on the cart! Their target, however, had vanished into thin air

As the carriage departed from the official residence, the soldiers of the government dared not question it, promptly removing the roadblocks to respectfully see them off from the premises

This is absolutely unacceptable to him

Do not disturb Uncle Er's elegant mood. Xiahou Bupo respectfully expresses his apologies for not being able to meet expectations

The one-eyed dragon let out a roar, striking backward with a powerful punch, while simultaneously gripping the short knife hidden in the bundle with his other hand. He turned back, only to find that the figure of that attendant had vanished!

Hmm. Xiahou Lei nodded in satisfaction and said in a deep voice: "You must not reveal my identity..."

Only this once. Xiahou, unable to contain his bitter smile, said: "But the premise is that nothing must go wrong"

The crowd at the dock was finally stirred, and the scene was in utter chaos

The man known as Xiahou Bupo, in his thirties, with a slender build and a sickly appearance, coughed twice upon hearing the words and said: "Second Uncle, given the gravity of the situation, we must exercise restraint"

The cyclops unexpectedly leaped into the air, narrowly avoiding the impact and the hot water, his legs straightened into a line, and with two loud thuds, he kicked the faces of two laborers

Several yellow-tier assassins also pounced, and the cyclops had no way to evade!

Am I not restrained enough? Yet, Xiahou Lei was provoked and shouted loudly: "I have been out of the capital for more than a month, I have not touched a drop of alcohol or approached women, is it not permissible for me to go out and get some fresh air now?"

The mountain demon, unable to contain its fury, roared: "Board the ship! Pursue!"

At this moment, another passenger ship docked. The dockworkers, not waiting for the gangway to be lowered, jumped onto the ship to compete for the opportunity to carry the passengers' bags. The assassin responsible for monitoring this ship also boarded and immediately spotted the target

The one-eyed dragon had a fierce expression and was only carrying a small bundle, causing the laborers to hesitate in approaching him. However, as soon as he disembarked, several young attendants dressed as shop assistants quickly surrounded him, courteously asking: "Sir, are you looking for a place to stay?"

At the Imperial Envoy's headquarters, Xiahou Lei had been restless since morning, feeling as if he had become a youth experiencing the stirrings of love for the first time. It seemed as though time had come to a standstill, and he could not wait for the appointed hour to meet the fair lady.

The one-eyed dragon knew this was his only opportunity, and he waved his hand to throw several black projectiles at the enemy

Two laborers drew their sharp blades and lunged at him fiercely, one from the left and the other from the right

Suffering until noon, he found the lavish meal costing over ten thousand yuan to be tasteless. After the meal, the old man could no longer hold back and said to his nephew who accompanied him: "It is the March Festival today, and since there is nothing to do, why don't we go out for a stroll"

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Xiahou Lei returned to his room, and the attendant hurriedly helped him change clothes, flattering him by saying: "My lord, everything has been arranged. Miss Qianqian has been waiting for your esteemed presence since this morning"

"Hmph, meddlesome." Xiahou Lei knew this was Xiahou Bupo's arrangement, and with a mutter, he just went along with them

His companions all drew their weapons and lunged fiercely at the one-eyed dragon

"If you don't want to die, catch up with them!" The mountain demon struck heavily with a club, shattering the cabin's roof into pieces

Chang Sui did not dare to speak further. He helped Xiahou Lei put on the jade pendant and then assisted him in putting on his shoes before going out. Several warriors from the Xiahou clan, dressed in casual attire, were already waiting by the carriage. The leader among them bowed and said, "We are ordered to follow the two young masters."

The boatman hurriedly raised the oar and paddled the small boat towards the river

Thank you, thank you! Xiahou Lei, as if granted a great pardon, pretended to be concerned and asked, "Shall we go together?"

The mountain demon blocked the path of the cyclops, striking down relentlessly with several powerful blows. The difference between the Xuan level and the Huang level is a qualitative one, requiring no techniques at all; sheer strength can overcome ten opponents.

Meanwhile, the old woman selling wontons behind him suddenly splashed a pot of boiling hot water over his head

However, there was still a persistent fellow who followed behind, chattering incessantly: "Sir, our Da Fu Inn is located next to West Lake, with an elegant environment and exquisite cuisine..."

Lu Xinben intended to have people follow behind, and upon hearing this, he had no choice but to give up.

The small boat was also moving at full speed, with even the one-eyed dragon taking up an oar to help row, but its speed was clearly inferior to that of the pursuers

No, it did not disappear into thin air

The mountain demon curled the corner of its mouth into a cold smile; even a Yellow Rank master cannot escape such a deadly situation

The mountain demon saw the signal, yet remained calmly seated at the tea stall, merely gesturing to his subordinates with his eyes, preparing to take action

However, when that thing fell to the ground with a thud, it only emitted a few wisps of black smoke and then fell silent, without the expected flames and explosion

When the mountain demon and his subordinates rushed to the shore, the small boat had already gone out about seven or eight zhang.

The one-eyed man with a big beard and a black eye patch stands out so prominently among the crew!

Meanwhile, at the Wulinmen Dock, the black-faced man known as Shanzhao, dressed in the attire of a laborer, sat at a tea stall, drinking from a large bowl of coarse tea while seemingly casually surveying the comings and goings of pedestrians on the dock

At the dock, upon seeing so many armed men with knives, the crowd screamed and dropped their luggage and goods, scurrying about like headless flies. The ships on the pier also hurriedly untied their moorings, fearing to be caught in the crossfire

The mountain demon's face was dark and purple, standing at the bow of the ship with an iron rod in hand, his mood was utterly terrible! This operation had reached such a situation, he would definitely be scolded by the manager in a most humiliating manner! If the target were to escape again, all the losses would have to be borne by himself! Moreover, he would certainly face demotion!

By the time his subordinates seized two speedboats and began the pursuit, that small boat had already sailed over thirty zhang away!

Just as he was vigilantly searching for the trace of the assassin, a large truck loaded with goods came rushing straight towards him

"Hey, it feels like I'm doing something sneaky!" Xiahou Lei gazed at the seemingly imposing old man in the mirror and sighed self-deprecatingly, "My nephew takes the words of the valve master too seriously!"

Surprisingly, the strength of the target seems to have surpassed the Yellow Rank! It is infuriating that the meticulously arranged trap was so easily broken!

"Where do you think you're going!" The mountain demon shouted fiercely and leaped into the air. Unable to outsmart the opponent, he could only rely on his strength! He was a profound-level expert, and his power still surpassed that of his target!

The mountain demon watched as the cyclops fell into the chaotic crowd, seizing the opportunity to escape, filled with a mix of shock and anger

Moreover, the fellow behind us kept talking, but a sharp knife silently slipped out from his sleeve, aiming for the unguarded back of the one-eyed dragon!

Once the old man from Wuxun starts to stir up trouble, it is like an old house catching fire, utterly impossible to extinguish

The White Ape Society's operations have always been meticulous and cautious, and this time is no exception. In addition to the mandrill, there are also more than ten assassins disguised in various identities at the dock, each with clearly defined roles and acting discreetly. Since the morning, they have been silently inspecting every ship that docks at the pier. ... Every individual on board cannot escape their watchful eyes ...

It is truly too fast, the crowd at the dock is still going about their own business, and they have not even had the time to notice the anomaly

The Cyclops repelled several assassins and was on the verge of escaping the dock! At that moment, the mountain demon finally arrived, swinging a metal rod adorned with barbed hooks, and with a whoosh, struck down towards the Cyclops!

"Thunderbolt!" The mountain demon exclaimed in surprise, not expecting that the one-eyed dragon actually possessed the secret teachings of the Mo family that were not to be passed down.

The carriage made a circuit within the city before stopping at Huagang on the eastern shore of West Lake, after which the group transferred to a pleasure boat that sailed to the double-decked painted boat anchored in the center of the lake

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The cyclops wielded his single knife with a strange and exquisite technique, always managing to strike at the most vulnerable points of his opponents, forcing them to defend and block

The driver of the Xiahou family, with an air of arrogance, commanded: "On orders to carry out a task, no one is allowed to follow."

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"Uncle, please calm down." Seeing the furious expression on his uncle's face, Xiahou Bupo felt a pang of sympathy, realizing that this period had indeed been tough on him. Moreover, as a younger generation, it was inappropriate for him to be too harsh. With this in mind, Xiahou Bupo sighed and said: "Take more guards, avoid drinking, and return early."

The one-eyed dragon furrowed his brow and quickened his pace, soon distancing himself from the shore and arriving at the crowded area of the dock.

He seemed to hear the hauntingly alluring sound of the qin played by the delicate young lady outside the official residence and over West Lake, expressing her longing for him

All the assassins heard the sound and hurriedly dodged, fearing being injured by the legendary King of Hidden Weapons

The chaotic scene posed significant obstacles for the assassins of the White Ape Society, preventing them from simultaneously pouncing on the Cyclops.

The one-eyed dragon was both dodging and blocking, and the single knife in his hand was nearly knocked out of his grasp, completely at a disadvantage

Two people screamed in agony as they flew backward, knocking down several pedestrians

Xiahou Lei was overjoyed, but soon felt a bit uneasy and said: "You won't report this to the family head, will you?"

The one-eyed dragon actually sensed the strike behind him

At this moment, the one-eyed dragon had taken the opportunity to roll and crawl to the shore, leaping onto the small boat, placing his single sword against the boatman's neck, commanding him to hurry and set sail

The two sides were in a chase, weaving through the busy waterways, as the distance between them gradually closed in...

That powerful blow struck like lightning, leaving the one-eyed dragon no time to counter or dare to block, forcing it to roll away like a lazy donkey, narrowly escaping the attack

Rest assured, my lord, they only believe that you are a wealthy patron who spends lavishly," said the attendant with a smile, "There will be no issues whatsoever

"Do not stay." The cyclops rasped, striding forward, attempting to shake off these annoying flies

At this moment, a small boat, in a state of panic to avoid the fleeing vessels, unexpectedly sailed close to the shore

Fake! The mountain demon's eyes are about to burst with rage, having been played for a fool!