Chapter 6: Bandit Army

As he looked around, Lin Xiao couldn't help but feel a wave of despair in his heart. The backyard of the Huichuntang was unexpectedly filled with burly men dressed in blood-stained clothes, each one glaring at Lin Xiao with a fierce intensity.

There is only one exception, which is when there are renowned martial arts masters in this city, those masters are destined to encounter misfortune

Ling Batian looked at Lin Xiao with a hint of pity and shook his head, saying: "It is better to knock him out; we must not let him see the tragic state of the city, otherwise the little brat will go mad. After this period, it will be fine."

Among them were eighteen burly men clad in blood-red armor, surrounding a grand master's chair. Sitting steadily in the chair was a towering figure, also dressed in blood-red armor, exuding an overwhelming and naturally domineering aura that expanded in all directions. At the feet of this robust man was a three-pronged double-edged knife, the handle as thick as a small bowl, crafted entirely from a peculiar blood-colored metal. Lin Xiao merely glanced at the large knife and felt a sharp pain in his eyes, quickly turning his head away.

The resilient and enduring vital energy continuously surged against the several sealed acupoints, and finally, Lin Xiao faintly heard a few extremely subtle sounds emanating from within his body; he was now able to move.

Lin Xiao gritted his teeth, looking at the burly man with the twisted beard, remaining silent

The large hand wiped away the beard on his face, Ling Batian laughed and said, "Are you from the Rejuvenation Hall?"

Anyone who has ever crossed paths with the tyrant Ling Batian, at best, ends up lying in bed for three years before barely regaining their mobility

After a short while, Blood Thirteen jumped out angrily and shouted, "There isn't even a single one of the leaders."

The reputation of Ba Wang Ling Ba Tian is indeed significant. He ranks second on the blacklist of the martial arts world in the Great Yuan Kingdom, and his martial prowess is exceptional. Under his command are 8,000 fierce warriors known as the 'Ba Wang Zu,' forming an extremely formidable bandit army. However, his methods differ from those of the Hei Dao bandits, who leave no trace in their wake. Ba Wang Ling Ba Tian, on the other hand, seeks only wealth; in every city he plunders, not even a single copper coin is left behind, yet he rarely takes lives.

The warriors of the overlord began to depart from the city of Guihua

The burly man furrowed his brow, suddenly slapping his thigh and laughing heartily, "I understand now, kid. Don't worry, I am not the one who slaughtered the black blades of your Naturalization City. I am the 'Overlord.' Have you heard of my name? Over the past three years, I have become quite renowned within a radius of over 2,000 miles, haven't I? Overlord, Overlord, have you really not heard of me?"

Do not refuse! Otherwise, you will be doomed along with the library!" Ling Batian lazily looked at Lin Xiao and said lightly: "The Huichuntang, no, the entire city of Guihua will be wiped out. You are the last remnant of Huichuntang. If you die, Huichuntang will truly be extinct. You wouldn't want things to turn out this way, would you? So, obediently be my military doctor!

Lin Xiao pressed his lips together and nodded, saying, "Yes!" There was no point in denying it; anyone could tell that he had emerged from such a secretive underground chamber in the back courtyard of the Huichun Hall. It was clear that he was a person of significance within the Huichun Hall, as it was unlikely that such a concealed chamber would only harbor him alone.

"Can! Can! Skilled!" Lin Xiao looked gloomily at Ling Batian, unsure of the purpose behind his questions

"There is no rush, no rush. My grandfather's skills are unparalleled, and there will surely be no mistakes." Lin Xiao continually reminded himself not to be anxious. He gradually mobilized his true energy, slowly opened up his blood vessels, and allowed his body to regain its flexibility and vitality before he slowly stood up. Taking a deep breath and feeling the unobstructed flow of true energy throughout his body, Lin Xiao then hurriedly dashed out of the secret vault

The burly man shook his head and said with great dissatisfaction: "Not a single one? Then, I can only use this little brat as a substitute. Hey, you there, are you from the Rejuvenation Hall?"

"Wonderful, wonderful!" Ling Batian laughed and nodded at the librarian, saying, "Considering your young age, I assume your medical skills are not that impressive. However, having a doctor accompanying the army is certainly better than having none. From today onwards, you will be the military doctor for my 'Overlord's Troops.' If any of my brothers encounter any issues, it will all fall on your shoulders."

In the pitch-black secret chamber, Lin Xiao was unaware of how long he had been there

However, he had been sitting there for a very long time, with his blood circulation severely impaired. As soon as he took a step, he collapsed to the ground. After rolling several times, he still could not get back up.

Lin Shan's cultivation was far superior to his, and the acupoint that had been struck only began to show signs of loosening now. As soon as Lin Xiao sensed that he could mobilize his true energy, he hurriedly began to circulate it continuously, eager to quickly open the acupoint and restore his ability to move

Without giving Lin Xiao any room to refuse, two burly men clad in blood-red armor approached and seized Lin Xiao.

Uncertain of how much time has passed, unaware of what the outside world has become, and not knowing whether Lin Shan and the others from the Huichuntang are still alive, all these worries made Lin Xiao's heart feel as if it were being fried in oil. Several times, he nearly fainted from the surge of blood and energy. Fortunately, when Lin Shan acupunctured him, he took this into consideration; several acupoints effectively controlled Lin Xiao's blood flow. Even though he was anxious, he could only sit here quietly and dazedly, maintaining a clear mind.

The secret passage opened, and Lin Xiao jumped more than two zhang high, landing lightly on the pitch-black poisonous soil. As soon as he leaped off the ground, he sensed that the atmosphere around him was not right

The small pouch at his waist was also casually snatched away by a burly man

Father!" Lin Xiao immediately let out a sharp cry and stumbled towards the direction of the secret passage.

Lin Xiaoxiao was extremely angry; how could he possibly use his medical skills on these ruthless bandits? Even if they were not the Black Blade bandits attacking the city of Guihua, they were still bandits

Shaking his head, Ling Batian fiercely drew his three-pronged double-edged sword and swung it forcefully into the void: "Children, let's set off! We've wasted two days and need to find some fun! The Third Prince has sent word that 'Feiyun Pass' is blocking the way of his army. The ancestral home of the pass's commander is nearby; we must raid his hometown!"

Ling Batian chuckled ominously: "The Black Knife Bandits left over three hundred lives on this cursed ground, yet they failed to uncover what lies beneath. They were quite decisive, simply leaving like that, but I am curious. So I had my men guard this place for two days and two nights, and indeed, I waited for you to appear."

One of the eighteen robust men clad in blood-red armor behind the burly figure stepped forward upon hearing the sound. He approached the edge of the black soil, furrowing his brow as he glanced at the gleaming dark earth. Cautiously, he leaped into the secret passage. Lin Xiao bit his lip tightly, watching as the massive figure descended into the secret passage like a cotton flower, astonishingly without making a sound.

"Hmm, a little brat!" The burly man with a thick beard slowly spat out a fruit pit from his mouth and said in a deep voice, "Damn it, waited two days and two nights, thought there was something good underground, turns out it's just a little brat with hardly any hair! Blood Thirteen, go down and see what good things are in that cave."

Ling Batian's words had some effect, and Lin Xiao gently nodded, saying lightly: "I have heard of you; you are merely a bandit leader."

Lin Xiao was just about to unleash a torrent of curses when he suddenly felt a jolt at the back of his head, having been knocked unconscious by a burly man in blood-stained armor

Lin Xiao thus became the military doctor of the Overlord's army

"Are you skilled in administering medication? Can you treat external injuries? Are you adept at handling various ailments encountered during a march?" Ling Batian stood up, looking at Lin Xiao with a smile.

In the middle of it all, Ling Batian slapped his thigh and laughed, saying: "I am indeed a bandit leader! However, as a bandit, I only seek wealth, so I am somewhat better than the Black Knife bandits. This time, I just came over after sweeping through Guiying City. Hmm, I heard that the Black Knife gang has captured Guihua City, so I came to see if I could take advantage of the situation. As for the result—" This time, I just came over after sweeping through Guiying City. Hmm, I heard that the Black Knife gang has captured Guihua City, so I came to see if I could take advantage of the situation. As for the result—