Chapter 2, The Deadly Note

After calling for a long time, a thin servant lazily sauntered over, bringing a few dry steamed buns and some vegetables. Li He paid no attention at all and began to gnaw on the dry buns with great vigor.

"Alas, am I really going to die?" Feeling the rolling of the carriage, Li He closed his eyes and murmured softly to himself. But in an instant, he opened his eyes again: "No, I cannot wait to die. Even if I am devoid of life, I must strive for a chance."

Finally, it is dark! Li He slowly looked around and gently unfolded the already soaked note in his hand

"Elder Eagle, you must take good care of yourselves," Li He murmured softly, stroking the white jade dragon tortoise in his hand. It was the only relic left to him by his mother, a sculpture carved from luminous white jade. He had worn this white jade dragon tortoise since childhood, as his father had told him that it was very important and that he must keep it safe at all costs. However, after wearing it for so many years, he had not discovered anything unusual about it. This white jade dragon tortoise sculpture had been with him since he was young, and despite his father's insistence on its importance, he would have taken care of it regardless. This was the only memento left to him by his mother!

The dog thug's eyes were bloodshot, and he gritted his teeth. Beside him, a person hurriedly stopped him and whispered in his ear: "Do not let down the young master's intentions."

Strangely, this little dog did not gnaw on the steamed bun, but instead wobbled its way into a secluded woodshed. It squeezed through the dog door, tossed the bun into a bowl, and barked a few times. An elderly man dressed in linen hurried over, carefully picked up the bun, and extracted a note from inside. After glancing at it, his face was filled with sorrow and indignation.

After venting for a while, I began to sleep soundly. However, my heart was still anxiously waiting for nightfall

Three days have passed in the blink of an eye, and it is finally time for him to return to his old residence

"Mother, I am so tired, perhaps death would be a release!" Li He fell asleep amidst his sobs; he was extravagant, he was strong, and he was also fragile

"Young Master He, it is time for us to set off!" said a short-statured man with a cheerful smile.

It seems that I will not be able to return to the old residence in three days. Li He thought to himself that his father was very disappointed in him and planned to send him to the old residence in the western frontier to keep watch. However, he did not expect that this would give the other party the opportunity to kill him. At this moment, Li He realized that the other party had always harbored the intention to kill him, but had refrained from acting due to his father.

"Sese, it seems this useless person has lost again," one of the guards at the door mocked

What to do? What to do? Li He was in a state of utter confusion, as this was completely a deadlock. If he insisted on staying by his father's side, he had already promised to return to the old residence. This sudden change of heart might not go unnoticed by the other party. If his hidden Eagle Group were to be discovered by them, it would surely lead to a fate worse than death. The members of the Eagle Group were just ordinary people!

Wuqiu watched as Li He cheerfully climbed onto the carriage, remaining silent. Li He glanced at his father, knowing that his father loved him. However, even if he told his father, it would not guarantee his safety, as he felt utterly powerless. The decision to kill him was exceedingly easy for the other party. Moreover, he had no evidence to prove that his second brother, Wu Batian, wanted to kill him; what good would it do to speak of it? It would only hasten his own demise, and perhaps he was already on the brink of death. He was too weary to say anything, allowing his father to take pride in his two children. It could be considered a gesture of filial piety

Approximately near the desolate deep forest, Li He shouted: "Stop the car, stop the car. This young master needs to take a convenience break!"

Hmph, to think one would enter the Silent Forest. Truly seeking death!" said the short-statured man, holding a torn piece of clothing in his hand, speaking coldly. He certainly knew how terrifying the Silent Forest was; even a Martial Sovereign would not dare to enter. The thick fog enveloped the area, and before long, he could no longer see Li He.

Hmph! Li He let out a cold snort; this short-statured man was sent by his second brother. He is a seventh-tier warrior, considered a master in his own right. They even call it protecting his journey, but it is more akin to an assassination!

Young Master Li, you must come often!" Wang Song said with a smile, holding the money bag in his hand

Li He looked at him coldly, unable to see through him. The murderous intent hidden behind this guy's smile, along with that gaze that seemed to look through the dead, was unmistakable

"I hate it! Why can't I cultivate?" Li He shouted in frustration. Despite his exceptional intelligence and meticulous planning, what use is it? In the face of overwhelming power, everything is merely an illusion. The opponent wants to kill him, and he has no strength left to resist. The only thing he can do is to obtain information in advance. Previously, the information he received was mostly the opponent testing him, allowing him to respond cautiously. But now it is different. The opponent is not testing; they have already decided to kill him.

With the sound, the carriage began to move. The banner of the Wu family was raised, depicting a knife. Above the blade was a fierce tiger, a symbol that even ordinary people would recognize. This was the Wu family's treasured heirloom, the Tiger Soul Blade

As Li He stepped into the desolate deep forest, he felt his clothes being tugged by someone. In an instant, they were torn apart! There was no turning back, still no turning back

"Escape, there is no other option now." In an instant, Li He regained his composure, realizing that any further pretense was futile. They were now determined to kill him.

"Bastard, you little rascal, how dare you deceive me!" A furious roar echoed.

Not long after, there is no need to think too much. A match was lost completely, leaving not a single cent to spare.

Lying lazily in bed after a hearty meal, look at these crossed legs, so leisurely and carefree. Meanwhile, my mouth keeps cursing, "You dead Wang Song, I will eventually pull out your butt."

Seeing that the other party had not followed, Li He felt a secret joy in his heart. He found a patch of grass and slowly crouched down. Stealthily observing the short and stout fellow, he noticed that the other person was quite casual and did not stare directly at him. He immediately stood up and moved quietly. The distance from here to the desolate forest was about 100 meters, and he absolutely could not be discovered. Once discovered, the speed of a seventh-tier warrior would be unbearable. In the blink of an eye, they could catch up to him. Therefore, he walked very slowly, not daring to make a sound. The distance from here to the desolate forest was about 100 meters, and he absolutely could not be discovered. Once discovered, the speed of a seventh-tier warrior would be unbearable. In the blink of an eye, they could catch up to him. Therefore, he walked very slowly, not daring to make a sound.

Turning around and slipping away, their expression was quite unpleasant. They returned to the Wu residence in a huff

A constant roar in my heart: "Why, why won't you let me go!"

Hmph! With a cold snort, he burrowed into the carriage, ignoring the servant.

It is not possible; it is still not late. It is too unsafe to go out now! Li He thought to himself, and then began to shout angrily, "Where is my food? Why hasn't it been delivered yet? I'm about to starve!"

It must be Wang Shao!" another guard spoke up.

Ultimately, it was Li He who shifted his gaze first. He scanned several corners, where there were the elderly in the wood shed, the ruffians in the gambling den, and some other individuals. He nodded to each of them, a gesture of gratitude and a warning not to cause any trouble

The short-statured servant, upon hearing these words, felt a surge of anger; he was not a mere servant. Cautiously glancing back at the imperial city, a smile immediately spread across his face: "What the young master says is true, I will stop the car at once!"

"They cannot, they cannot die because of me." With a sudden resolve, I made up my mind. I quietly wrote a letter, then took out a leftover steamed bun, poked a small hole in it with a bamboo skewer, and stuffed the letter inside. Upon closer inspection, this bun surprisingly emitted a meaty aroma. With a flick of my hand, I tossed the bun away. Before long, an inconspicuous little fox came over and started gnawing on the bun as it walked away.

However, the car did not stop at all, and this made Li He extremely angry. He lifted the car cover and shouted loudly: "Are you all deaf? What dog servants, did you not hear that this young master needs to relieve himself?"

In fact, even if he heard it, Li He did not care. He was very nervous inside. Although he appeared to be the same as usual on the surface, there was no change. However, his palm was tightly gripping the note that the dog had secretly slipped to him, and it was already starting to sweat

Li He looked at Wu Xiong, and Wu Xiong looked at him. The two father and son exchanged glances, without uttering a word. Both could sense the reluctance in each other's hearts and the deep bond of father and son.

Five meters, only the last five meters remain

Because the Withering Zone is relatively close to the Imperial City, he is even more familiar with the Desolate Forest. He once read in an old, tattered ancient book that the deeper one ventures into the Desolate Forest, the faster the vitality fades. Although he does not know the truth of this, this place is his only hope

"How could this be?" After reading the note in his hand, Li He was shocked and incredulous. He clenched the note tightly, his voice strained: "Even after all this, you still won't let me go!"

The short-statured servant sneered coldly, offering no response. With a gaze that seemed to look upon a corpse, he did not pursue. In his view, there was no need at all; as a dignified seventh-tier warrior, how could he allow an ordinary person to slip away from his grasp

Li He gritted his teeth, enduring without unleashing his anger. If he had the strength, he would definitely go up and hit him hard. There is no way to bully someone like this. There is not even a shred of sportsmanship!

The servant, upon observing Li He’s demeanor, had a flash of fierce light in his eyes, and then smiled broadly as he exclaimed, "Set off!"

Hearing the sound, Li He trembled all over. It was only three meters, no need to crawl anymore. With a burst of speed, he dared not look back. He did not know if he could escape. The speed of a seventh-tier warrior was simply too fast!

All along, if there were no significant matters, the scoundrel would never easily pass a note to him, in order to avoid exposure. Once a note is passed, it must be a matter of life and death. It was precisely because of the scoundrel's notes that he managed to evade several major calamities!

"Do not follow me; I do not like being watched when it is convenient for me," Li He scolded.

"Faster, faster. Only thirty, twenty, ten!" Li He was filled with excitement as he saw the hope of life. Although entering the desolate deep forest was also a matter of life and death, at least the hope of survival here was greater!

He silently calculated the distance traveled; the desolate forest was his sanctuary. The desolate forest is a forbidden zone on the continent, and few dare to enter it. It is rumored that there exists an unfathomable power within, causing the vitality of any life that enters to rapidly decline. Ordinary people do not dare to venture inside. From a young age, he was curious about these forbidden zones of the continent, and thus he researched many related ancient sites, such as Sword Mountain, Blade Sea, and other forbidden areas. From a young age, he was curious about these forbidden zones of the continent, and thus he researched many related ancient sites, such as Sword Mountain, Blade Sea, and other forbidden areas

Their voices were loud, showing no concern for whether Li He could hear them