Chapter 8: There Are Women

Xue Wu looked at Lin Xiao, a glimmer of brilliance flashing in his eyes: "Do not look at me; there are some matters that you people cannot comprehend."

But he saw Lin Xiao's big eyes blink, and he let out a heavy sigh, saying faintly: "So, father is really dead. The Silent Demon Sect, the Lord of No Heaven? Very well!"

The little girl opened her mouth in alarm, her small hands tightly gripping Lin Xiao's body

The Blood Five Monsters let out a laugh and shouted, "Second Brother, how did you end up with a bunch of field mice?"

However, he—"Xue Wu wants to complain about something.

Under the moonlight, Lin Xiao, dressed in blue, had already walked slowly into the gates of Shenjiabao.

The boss is wise! Xue Yi lightly flattered Ling Batian.

He glared at Xue Wu and shouted, "What do you want to do?"

Xue Wu furrowed his brow and asked, "What are you going to do?"

Ling Batian chuckled a few times, then turned his head to look at the Shen Family Fortress, where a bloody battle was taking place.

After pondering for a moment, Xue Wu replied earnestly: "We are not the same kind of people as you. Therefore, your anger, compassion, and reluctance hold no meaning for us." He forcefully pushed Lin Xiao's shoulder and said calmly: "You are now the military doctor of our Ba Wang Zu, and your role is to heal our soldiers. Aside from that, you have neither the power nor the qualifications to manage anything else. Little one, do you know what is the most important thing in this world?"

Lin Xiao, whose body was completely stiff, suddenly resembled a stone figure, to the extent that even Xue Wu could not sense the slightest trace of his vitality

Xue Wu, feeling a bit bewildered, touched his own lips. Could it be that his magical powers had advanced so significantly recently that he could kill someone with just a single sentence?

Turning around and not giving Xue Wu a chance to speak, Lin Xiao walked along the horse path by the playground towards the main residence in the center of Shenjiabao. Xue Wu tilted his head and grinned, feeling a bit frustrated as he smashed a stone post by the roadside into pieces with a slap of his hand, then stretched his long legs to catch up with Lin Xiao. As he walked, he muttered softly, "Blood Killing Demon Sect? What a nice name! After all, we are the Blood Killing Demon Sect, ranked first among the demon sects of Chaoyuan Star! Although Chaoyuan Star is not significant in the entire cultivation world, our Blood Killing Demon Sect is truly not weak!"

As soon as Lin Xiao entered the pharmacy, he noticed that something was amiss. Some medicinal materials, which had originally been neatly arranged, were now scattered on the ground in what appeared to be a hasty manner. Several baskets of herbs had also been knocked over, spilling their contents everywhere. Lin Xiao cast a regretful glance at one of the baskets, which contained a jar of high-quality "Cunjin Teng Ye" known for its excellent efficacy in treating burns, and is particularly rare and precious, now unfortunately spilled on the ground.

Xue Wu casually said: "This time, along with the - map - book, we are also seeking our lives. The third prince of your Great Yuan Kingdom wants us to eliminate all individuals except for the direct descendants of the Shen family fortress."

Arriving at the entrance of the medicine storehouse of the Shen family fortress, like a walking corpse, Lin Xiao slowly pushed open the large door. As Lin Xiao had anticipated, the Shen family, which had risen from military roots, had a large-scale medicine storehouse within the fortress, stocked with a vast array of medicinal materials. He took a deep breath and walked slowly into the storehouse. Blood Five led a team of elite soldiers, lighting dozens of torches, and followed Lin Xiao inside.

Xue Er suddenly realized and nodded, saying calmly: "This is a serious matter, yes. Children, let's go!"

Lin Xiao's body suddenly stiffened, and he stood rigidly in place, slowly turning his head to look at Blood Five

In Kyoto, several princes have been fighting for years, yet no one dares to engage in open conflict near Kyoto, after all, that is the old foundation of the Great Yuan Empire

With a sigh, Lin Xiao walked around a medicine rack, but he suddenly heard a faint sound of breathing coming from behind a pile of medicine baskets

Xue Wu looked at Lin Xiao seriously and said gravely: "In this world, the fist is the most important! If your fist is strong enough, you can have everything. If your fist is not strong enough, you will die without a burial place"

Lin Xiao covered his ears, trying to block out the cruel cacophony. Yet perhaps it was a psychological effect; even with his ears tightly covered, he still felt the incessant wails of countless people penetrating his ears. He even sensed that his hands bore a faint layer of blood, as he had saved those tyrannical soldiers, who would go on to kill even more people in the future

Perhaps going to the relatively peaceful Kyoto for the time being is a better choice; with his medical skills, at least he won't starve there

Wiping the fresh blood from his hands, Lin Xiao turned to look at Xue Wu, who was standing behind him, and said calmly: "What do you intend to do with the village ahead after you capture it?"

What instilled even greater fear in the guards of Shenjiabao were these frenzied mercenaries. After cutting down their enemies, they often delivered dozens of additional blows to the fallen bodies, determined to reduce their foes to a pulpy mass of flesh before they grinned and charged at other adversaries. They seemed to revel in the bloodshed of the battlefield, thus feeling compelled to create an even more intense atmosphere of carnage.

But we are strong enough! Blood Five tightened his fist with great effort and laughed, saying: "I see that your foundation is quite decent; perhaps in the future, you will achieve success in your cultivation. By then, what is a mere Wutian Order Master?"

Hundreds of the Overlord Soldiers have surged onto the city walls, relentlessly pushing back the defenders of the Shen Family Fortress. The Overlord Soldiers strike fiercely, practicing a bloodthirsty demonic martial art that is vastly different from conventional orthodox martial arts. Each move is imbued with a fierce and reckless spirit, intent on killing the enemy even at the cost of mutual destruction. The defenders are no match for them; often, in just one encounter, they are cut down to the ground.

Oh, let him do as he pleases! Ling Batian smiled and said, "This kid has some skills. Just now, I sent over ninety-seven injured men, among whom I determined that twelve were certain to die. Yet, they managed to survive? Indeed, taking this kid in is not a loss at all.

Lin Xiao pointed to the dwindling supplies of medicine and said coldly: "The medicinal materials are insufficient. With such a large estate, they must have a medicine storehouse."

Lin Xiao forcefully slapped the wound on the thigh of a heavily injured soldier, causing the soldier to let out a painful cry and faint.

Xue Wu suddenly felt that it was necessary to instill some correct concepts in Lin Xiao, so he unusually asked Lin Xiao a question that he considered to be purely nonsensical.

A glimmer of cold light flashed in Xue Wu's eyes, and he said with a hint of excitement, "In fact, you might consider joining our Blood Killing Demon Path!"

In the distance, the sound of rummaging through boxes and cabinets can be heard incessantly, accompanied by the continuous sound of many bottles and jars being shattered.

The eight thousand warriors let out a cheer, surging in like a tide through the opened city gates

Suddenly, a series of piercing screams and the sound of blades piercing flesh echoed from the playground that Lin Xiao and the others had just passed. The massacre targeting the collateral relatives of the Shen family had begun

Xue Wu could no longer bear to watch. Even though he was a murderous king who had traversed through mountains of corpses and seas of blood, he could not stand it any longer. He felt that his men under Lin Xiao were not merely wounded soldiers, but rather like the New Year pigs tied to the chopping board! Even the sounds of their wretched cries were strikingly similar.

Perhaps the only peaceful place in the world today is Kyoto

Casually tying his small package around his waist, Lin Xiao followed Xue Wu as they walked slowly towards Shenjiabao

Ling Batian raised his eyebrows in surprise and asked, "So far, none of the young men sent over have died?"

Lin Xiao let out a cold laugh and looked up at Xue Wu, asking: "Are you his opponent?"

A young girl, no more than eleven or twelve years old, dressed in a white gauze garment, revealed herself from behind a rolling medicine basket. Her round, chubby face was pale with fright, and she trembled all over like a little chick in the cold wind

Xue Wuzhang opened his mouth suddenly, sheathed his knife, and forcefully nodded at Lin Xiao, praising, "Kid, you have guts! This girl is yours now!"

With a gentle nod, Lin Xiao smiled and said: "Therefore, he is not merely a tyrant without restraint."

In a brief quarter of an hour, the eight hundred soldiers of Shenjiabao collapsed. Over four hundred soldiers were killed on the spot, while the remaining three hundred or so scattered and fled.

Lin Xiao hurriedly blocked in front of Blood Five, knocking several medicine baskets to the ground with one hand

The Shen Family Fortress has fallen into chaos, with eight thousand tyrant soldiers roaming through every house, capturing all the people and bringing them to the central playground of the fortress. This place was originally used for training the guards and for gatherings of the clan members, but today it is surrounded by nearly a thousand tyrant soldiers. Thousands of terrified members of the Shen family huddle together in the playground like chickens and dogs awaiting slaughter. Many are still unaware of what has happened; they gaze numbly at the bloodied soldiers around them, occasionally uttering meaningless murmurs.

Lin Xiao forcefully pushed aside the long knife of Blood Five and embraced the small girl, whose body had become incredibly stiff and cold due to fear

Ling Batian glanced at him and said indifferently: "Old Five, do not forget that what we, the Blood Kill Demon Sect, need are the iron-blooded heroes who have survived countless battles. Hmph, enduring some hardships will be more beneficial for their cultivation. At the very least, once they enter the sect and pass the 'Blood Sea Body Refinement' stage, it will be much easier for them! You should pray that that kid is a bit harsher, the more painful, the better!"

When Lin Xiao entered the Shen Family Fortress, those formidable soldiers all looked at him with a subtle gaze filled with gratitude

Lin Xiao's body trembled slightly as he silently walked past those members of the Shen family

Chattering away, Xue Wu followed Lin Xiao to the entrance of the Shen family mansion, just in time to see several blood-armored guards leading a group of disheveled Shen family members out.

Lin Xiao's body trembled slightly. He looked up at the pale blue-white moon in the sky and took a deep breath, saying: "I want to go in"

Having finished speaking, Xue Wu turned and strode out of the pharmacy

It is indeed quite difficult for a young person to comprehend some of these principles

Young Lin Xiao had already made a decision in his heart; he could not remain within the ranks of the tyrants. He could not use his medical skills to treat these bandits, nor could he allow those whom he had saved to go on to kill more innocent people. Therefore, he needed to find an opportunity to escape. Although he had little experience in the martial world, during his years at the Huichuntang, Lin Xiao had learned a great deal about the affairs of the martial world from the many patients who came from all directions seeking treatment. A large fortress like the Shen Family Fortress would surely have secret passages for escape. Although he had little experience in the martial world, during his years at the Huichuntang, Lin Xiao had learned a great deal about the affairs of the martial world from the many patients who came from all directions seeking treatment. A large fortress like the Shen Family Fortress would surely have secret passages for escape

Ling Batian coldly gazed at the Shenjia Fortress, enveloped by screams and pleas for mercy, and said indifferently: "The Third Prince means that, apart from the direct descendants of the Shen Guardian who are to be sent to Feiyun Pass to threaten the Shen Guardian, all other members of the Shen family are to be executed. Xue Yi, you will handle this matter."

This gaze left Lin Xiao's feelings extremely complicated. These tyrant soldiers are not good people. However, Lin Xiao saved their lives, and they are grateful to him. Yet this gratitude makes Lin Xiao feel as if he is being burned by fire, causing him immense discomfort. He saved more than one hundred tyrant soldiers, but how many more will die at the hands of these tyrant soldiers in the future

Lin Xiao slowly walked along the edge of the playground. He looked at the members of the Shen family in the playground and couldn't help but frown as he asked, "Aren't you, the overlord's soldiers, always only seeking wealth?"

He looked at Blood Five and said with unwavering determination: "If she lives, I live; if she dies, I will fight to the death with you all"

With a wave of his hand, a group of fierce and aggressive guards dragged the direct descendants of the Shen family, pulling and tugging as they made their way out of Shen Fortress

What is the most important thing in the world? Lin Xiao opened his mouth but could not speak. The doctors from Lin Shan and the Huichun Hall all told him that what is most important for a physician is a heart that is compassionate and tolerant. However, it is evident that a compassionate and tolerant heart is a laughable concept for people like the overlord's soldiers.

"Then, may I ask what kind of people you are, to decide the fate of thousands of lives in this manner?" Lin Xiao glared at Blood Five, asking in a low voice.

Xue Wu gently rubbed Lin Xiao's head, his gaze piercing like lightning, causing Lin Xiao's eyes to ache intensely. However, Lin Xiao stubbornly lifted his head; even though the pain made tears well up in his eyes, he refused to bow down in front of Xue Wu. Xue Wu nodded in approval, reining in the brilliance in his eyes, and coldly said: "If your father's fist were strong enough, he wouldn't have been killed by the Lord of the Jimo Sect, Wutian!"

Blood Killing Demon Path?" Lin Xiao gently shook his head and said淡淡地: "I do not like this name

First, escape from the tyrant's army. As for what happens next, Lin Xiao can no longer concern himself with so much

Blood Five squinted his eyes, looking with satisfaction at the more than one hundred wounded soldiers lying on the ground beside him, and casually replied: "It's just helping others with their tasks, killing, and capturing people!"

Xue Er squinted his eyes, casting a puzzled glance at Lin Xiao. Xue Wu shrugged his shoulders and said softly: "The medicinal herbs prepared in the army are running low, so he went to the Shen family's pharmacy to get some herbs."

Once again, a soldier had been shot in the chest, nearly perforated, and was brought in. Lin Xiao continued to administer emergency treatment to this soldier using his brutal methods. He roughly rolled the soldier on an oilcloth, applying various strange powders and ointments. As the bleeding from the soldier's wound began to stop, his groans gradually grew louder, ultimately culminating in a deafening scream, akin to that of his comrades.

Xue Wu also sensed the movement behind the medicine basket; he drew his long knife, ready to thrust it forward with a single stroke

Ling Batian smiled lazily, tilting his head slightly, and said nonchalantly: "Where can one find such a cheap deal? The price offered by the Third Prince is not worth us, the Blood Killing Demon Sect, working so hard for him. We must take it step by step, making the Third Prince understand one thing: without us, he can accomplish nothing. Only then will he obediently become our most compliant puppet"

Xue Wu frowned slightly and, with a candid gesture of open hands, helplessly said: "I am not his match"

Even if he cannot find a secret passage, in such a large estate, it should not be too difficult for him to find a concealed place to hide

Nonsense! Lin Xiao clenched his fists tightly, and he opened his mouth wide, wanting to argue something.

Xue Yi nodded lightly and was about to enter the fortress with his men when Ling Batian suddenly called out to him: "Forget it, I will go with you. Hmm, you go kill people, and I will go treasure hunting. If there are any cellars or secret rooms in such a large Shen family fortress that have not been discovered, that would be a great waste."

With a gaunt figure and a face full of dark energy, Xue Er said triumphantly: "They tried to escape through the secret passage, but I used the Earth Listening Technique to find them. Aren't they all looking disheveled?"

A vast expanse of blood light flashed before Lin Xiao's eyes, and he seemed to hear the moans and wails of the Shen family's collateral relatives on the playground

Upon hearing the phrase "Blood Sea Refining Body," Xue Wu's expression immediately changed. He clapped his hands excitedly and laughed, "How could I have forgotten this detail? Ha, ha ha, fine, let him make a fuss!"

Fleeing into a secret passage, yet being discovered by the technique of 'earth listening'

Xue Wu said softly: "This girl does not have the unique gold chain of the Shen family's direct descendants around her neck. According to the boss's words, I have to kill her"

Xue Yi's face twitched a few times, and he forced out a smile while gritting his teeth, obediently following behind Ling Batian

With a slap to his forehead, Xue Wudai laughed and said, "I actually forgot about this matter. In our Bawang army, we rarely stockpile medicinal herbs. Those few doctors who accompany the troops are mostly useful for treating the ailments of livestock. Well, fine, I will take you inside"

Ling Batian shook his head and said calmly: "It is the decree of the wise, this is not my idea. Alright, go ahead and kill without restraint. Hmm, not a single copper coin should be missed."

The long knife of Blood Five circled around Lin Xiao's body and was positioned against the little girl's neck

Fuming, he approached Ling Batian, who was overseeing the situation, and informed him of the tactics employed by Lin Xiao, one of the Blood Five Generals

Then, with a furious nod, Xue Wu expressed his anger

Ling Batian's voice echoed across the entire Shen Family Fortress: "Be careful, not a single copper coin should be missed! Damn it, I said, not a single copper coin is to be overlooked! Money, do you know what money is? Money is the thing I love most in this world!"

Xue Yi smiled lightly and said, "Boss, actually, if we were to attack Feiyun Pass, there would be no need for such trouble"