Chapter 5: Sorcerer

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Doesn't the tiger roar, truly thinking he is a sick cat

Li Dahu's pupils slightly constricted, as he did not expect that the one blocking his group was actually the leader of the bandits, whose distinct diagonal scar was not difficult to identify

Just as Li Dahu and the two stewards were about to break through the layers of encirclement, a firebird descended from the sky

As someone who has essentially died once, Li Xiaobai faced death with indifference, the brutal slaughter that was so close at hand felt like a scene from a movie, unable to stir any waves in his heart

In a narrow path, the brave shall prevail; the fearless confront the fearless. A group of individuals, enduring the frenzied assault of the horse bandits, fought their way through, carving out a bloody alley.

The old knife wielder's gaze swept over Li Dahu and then shifted to the others behind him. He let out a cold chuckle and said, "I can offer you a chance to live."

Oh!

This time, Lao Daobazi's expression changed slightly. In Xiyan Town, where hidden talents abound, it seems there are indeed such figures. It is likely that this matter will not end well. He said with a smile that did not reach his eyes: "Since it is so! Do not blame me, Lao Daobazi, for not giving you a chance!"

The chief steward Li Fugui continuously shot several bandits, roaring in despair; he did not expect that among the horse bandits there was actually a hidden sorcerer.

The chief steward Li Fugui could not help but change his form of address, becoming inexplicably excited

Set

Wu Xiangjun closely followed beside her future husband, protected by everyone in the center. She bit her lip tightly, her fingers gripping the golden hairpin so hard that the skin turned pale, and the pressure of her fingertips even pierced her palm without her noticing.

Go! Go! Hurry up!

Li Dahu burst out a word

He gestured again, pulling the horse back, and the band of horsemen beside him retreated together.

This word, along with a gentle smile, flowed like a warm current into the depths of the young girl's anxious heart, suddenly bringing an inexplicable calmness within her, dispelling her fears, steadying her hands, and seemingly restoring her strength

Shoot! Shoot! Kill them!

The second steward wielded his twin blades with increasing urgency, letting out a roar as he severed a horse's leg. Before the horse bandit, who had lost his balance and was tumbling down from the horse's back, could even touch the ground, he felt a chill at his neck. The twin blades flashed alternately from either side of his neck, and a head the size of a large bowl was sent flying like a rocket launched into the sky. The severed neck gushed forth with glaring crimson blood, propelling the grotesque head straight towards the heavens.

The three brothers of the Li family were all dumbfounded, as if they were seeing their father for the first time.

Like a desperate gray wolf, having lost its dearest brother

As he uttered this oath, he seemed to regain the imposing aura of the once-mighty figure in the underworld.

Elder brother

The master provided ample food and warm clothing, while the steward offered the invaluable affection of family. At this moment, these servants resembled frenzied tigers, completely disregarding their own lives and deaths.

The second steward, Li Mancang, reacted swiftly, brandishing dual blades as he boldly advanced to meet the firebird, which was approaching with a speed that was almost too quick to be perceived.

Li Fugui's expression immediately changed, and he gritted his teeth as he said: "It is you!"

Boom

The more than ten servants wielding long-handled sickles are orphans raised by the Li family since childhood, and they share a father-son bond with the two stewards. The loss of any one of them would cause immense heartache for Li Fugui and Li Mancang

Old knife handle

The house servant, struck by an arrow, spat out a mouthful of blood and, unable to withstand the onslaught of arrows, charged out of the ranks. A whirlwind of severed limbs and the stench of blood filled the air, and in the blink of an eye, he was shot into a porcupine-like state, crashing down with a thud. In his final moments, he even called the steward "father".

At that moment, Lao Dao and his companions did not charge forward; instead, a man with disheveled hair riding a horse, empty-handed, stood in front of Li Dahu and the others

Master, Father! Let's go...

As for the deceased bandits, the vast majority have no relatives or friends. Every day, they engage in perilous activities, and upon their death, they become nothing more than a pile of rotten flesh, with no one shedding a single tear for them

Damn it! I, Li Dahu, swear to the heavens that one day I will eradicate all of you bastards' three generations of blood relatives, leaving not a single chicken or dog alive

Do not be afraid

Taking advantage of the current situation where there are many people and a strong momentum, if we do not eliminate these tough opponents now, we will surely face a terrible fate when we suffer retaliation in the future

Is this still the cheerful and domineering Li Yuanwai of yesteryear? The disdainful gaze he cannot conceal is even stronger than that of the old knife-wielding bully. I wonder what kind of remarkable figure he was in his prime, yet now he has reined in his subordinates and willingly retreated to this small border town, living as a wealthy man who spends his days idly waiting for death, with no grand life goals to speak of

He still remembers that his younger brother, Li Mancang, died in the sudden flames of magic, and the man before him may very well be the murderer

The man casually brushed aside the long hair that obstructed his view, revealing a pale face. His slightly squinted eyes sparkled with a chilling, eerie green light as he spoke slowly and deliberately: "Are you in such a hurry to leave? Or would you prefer to stay?"

The sorcerer, who relies on charms and magical tools to cast various spells, does not possess significant combat strength. As long as one can engage in close combat before the opponent initiates their spell, there is a great chance of defeating the sorcerer. The chief steward, Li Fugui, without a second thought, took the initiative, fully intending to act on this idea.

In their final moments, their cries were identical to those of the first fallen brother, causing the two stewards to feel as if their hearts were being cut like a knife

Little Five

The nearby bandits immediately fled far away as if they were afraid of venomous snakes and scorpions

The bandits were almost driven to madness; they had not anticipated encountering such ruthless characters in this small town, and there was not just one of them.

It seems that the formidable Li Laohu, who once struck fear into the hearts of all in the martial world, has returned once again

A surge of overwhelming dominance erupted from the corpulent figure of Li Dahu.

Full warehouse

Ah!

After a prolonged stalemate, someone among the bandits shouted loudly, and the sound of bowstrings filled the air as a barrage of sharp arrows rained down like a curtain of rain

The chief steward Li Fugui skillfully deflected and blocked, continuously swatting away the arrows that flew towards him

As the red tassel spear drew closer, a strange and cold smile inexplicably appeared at the corner of the sorcerer's mouth, and he softly uttered a single word

As he was just a few steps away from breaking through the encirclement, at that moment, two more servants fell one after another, and in the blink of an eye, they were torn to pieces by the swarming bandits with their chaotic blades

Sensing the tremor transmitted from the soft hand in his grasp, Li Xiaobai turned to look at his young wife.

However, those bloodthirsty bandits seemed inexhaustible, continuously charging forward one after another.

Prepare to charge with me! Even if it means death, we must fiercely bite off a piece of their flesh! My family, the Li family, has never been easy to bully

The icy tip of the gun came to an abrupt halt less than a foot from the tip of his nose, showing no signs of advancing even a fraction further.

I did not expect that there would be such heroes and outstanding figures in this town of Xiyan

Big brother! Protect the young master for me

Li Fugui and Li Mancang appear to be the chief steward and the second steward of the Li residence, but in reality, they are the trusted brothers of Li Laohu before he retired from his former life of crime

The chief steward Li Fugui stepped forward with a red tassel spear, blocking Li Dahu in front of him

As a hoarse sound reminiscent of rusted iron sheets grinding against each other echoed, dozens of riders once again blocked the intersection ahead. The leader bore a horrifying scar that stretched from his left eye to the corner of his right mouth. Due to the repeated soaking of fresh and old blood, the original color of the armor he wore was no longer discernible.

Master, Father! Go! Do not mind me! Kill! Ahhh...

He has already realized that this seemingly plump individual was undoubtedly a ruthless and merciless killer, a truly formidable figure, otherwise he would not have so casually killed so many of his subordinates just now, nor would he have done so without a change in expression

Li Dahu's corpulent body was surprisingly agile, as he caught the arrows aimed at the Li family's three brothers with his bare hands and immediately hurled them back with great force, resulting in a series of anguished cries.

They have killed many of our brethren

As soon as the steel knife touched the firebird, the latter suddenly transformed into a blazing flame, engulfing the entire person of Butler Li Mancang, along with more than a dozen nearby bandits who were unable to evade in the blink of an eye, turning them to ashes.

With a muffled grunt, a burly servant wielding a long-handled scimitar was struck by an arrow on his shoulder. The whirling blade immediately faltered, and then several arrows ruthlessly pierced his unguarded chest, with the most vicious arrow penetrating from his front to his back.

If it were not for the advantage of having a large number of people and seizing the initiative of being prepared versus unprepared this time, under normal circumstances, the individuals before us could be gradually worn down by mere sporadic ambushes or surprise attacks.

To kill such a formidable individual, one would inevitably have to sacrifice dozens of lives. It would be wiser to take the opportunity to hold the other party's family hostage and bring them under one's command, thus exchanging dozens of subordinates for a fierce general as compensation

The red tassel dances on its own without wind, the sharp gleam of the spear flickers unpredictably, and the chief steward Li Fugui roars loudly, merging with the spear to charge at the sorcerer.

No one dares to look back even once, let alone stop in their tracks; the servants are paving the way for others with their own lives

She nodded vigorously, as if as long as Li Xiaobai was by her side, there was nothing to fear even if the sky were to fall.

Boss! Don't let them go!

Even if it means death, one must take down a few more bandits to serve as a buffer for oneself

Cutting the grass without removing the roots, the spring breeze blows and it grows again, the horse bandits are increasingly reluctant to let this group go

Li Dahu's spirit soared as he prepared to lead everyone to break out of Xiyan Town

Big brother! This person is strange

The expressionless Old Knife suddenly raised his hand, and the surrounding sounds came to an abrupt halt. He spoke again: "As long as this brave man is willing to serve me, I, Old Knife, will keep my word. Not only will I guarantee your safety, but I will also treat you with great courtesy."

A cluster of red tassels on the spear swiftly approached the sorcerer, the sharp spearhead seemingly capable of effortlessly piercing through anything

Ha! Old knife wielder, you should be grateful. If it weren't for me, the master, washing my hands of this, where would you find a place to act wild within a radius of 800 li? You want me to submit? Bah! You think you are worthy!

The nearby bandits began to shout, glaring at Li Dahu and his group with a shared enmity. In order to intercept this group, at least over sixty brothers had lost their lives, and this enmity had grown immensely.

Sorcerer

Killing his brother and thinking it would be resolved? Dream on

Kill