Cultivating in Different Professions

Chapter 151: Chapter 115: Ambush

Xiang Xiaoyuan thought to herself for a while, a conflicted expression on her face.

’His abilities aren’t weak, and he has so many people with him. He should be fine.’

Xiang Xiaoyuan muttered to herself, ’But the Execution Hall has its share of experts too. What if something happens?’

’I’ll just go take a look. It would be best if he’s alright, but if something has happened...’

A determined look appeared on Xiang Xiaoyuan’s face. ’Xiang Xiaoyuan, oh Xiang Xiaoyuan, he gave you a chance to make a name for yourself that will last through the ages. If you’re not even willing to take this small risk, how can you ever repay him?

’If I just step in to save him, they might not be able to figure out my true strength.’

...

「On the outskirts of Daxing Mountain, inside a City Defense Army supply point.」

While bandaging a wound on her arm, Luo Anning looked up, a hint of confusion in her eyes. ”Why are you telling me all this?”

”The East City Bureau hunting down the remnants of the Fragrance Sect is their duty. Su Mu is the East City Bureau Captain, so it’s perfectly normal for him to be in charge of this matter.”

Luo Anning said with a serious expression, ”There was no need to specifically inform me about something like this.”

”No—”

The military officer standing across from Luo Anning grew flustered. He hadn’t expected this reaction from her.

”It wasn’t to inform you specifically, but to inform every lord in the Taiping Bureau. The appearance of Fragrance Sect remnants nearby is a major event, and we hoped all of you would be on guard.”

the officer explained.

That explanation was plausible enough.

Luo Anning thought for a moment, then nodded, indicating that she accepted his explanation.

”Are these Fragrance Sect remnants that appeared in the East City District very strong?”

Luo Anning asked.

”Very strong. The East City Bureau may not be able to handle them.”

The officer said, ”If you have the time, Lord Luo, I think it would be best for you to go provide support.

”Demons and devils are certainly dangerous, but the Fragrance Sect is extremely dangerous as well.”

”I’m not going.”

Luo Anning said seriously, ”If he can handle it, there’s no point in me going. If he can’t handle it, there’s still no point in me going.”

After finishing bandaging her arm, Luo Anning grabbed her longsword and stood up to walk out.

”He has his battlefield, and I have mine. To become Taiping Captains, we both have to work hard.”

Luo Anning’s voice drifted back from afar as her slender figure receded into the distance.

The officer was speechless.

’This isn’t what the Patriarch said would happen.’

He was from the Hu Family. This time, the Hu Family had mobilized nearly all its resources just to get this information to Luo Anning.

’Logically, after hearing this news, Luo Anning should have immediately rushed to rescue Su Mu.’

’Why did she react this way?’

’It’s as if she has complete confidence in Su Mu. Is she that certain he can succeed?’

’Could it be because I didn’t tell her there’s a Blood Transformation Realm expert among the Fragrance Sect remnants?’

Outside the supply point, Luo Anning’s grip on her longsword was exceptionally tight, the blue veins on the back of her hand clearly visible.

’He’s even comprehended an artistic conception. It would take me over a dozen moves to defeat Hu Guangshao, but he did it in a single strike. His strength is already not much weaker than mine.’

Luo Anning muttered to herself, ’I need to work even harder. Otherwise, won’t I have to start calling him Senior Brother?’

She looked up at the deep, dark mountain forest, which concealed endless dangers.

Hunt demons, slay devils!

Miss Luo pumped her fist, psyching herself up, and plunged into the forest without a moment’s hesitation.

...

”Sir, when do we make our move?”

Chen Song came before Su Mu and asked in a low voice, seeking instructions.

Several days ago, Su Mu had led the elite constables of the East City Bureau out of the city.

And two days ago, they had successfully found traces of the Fragrance Sect remnants.

They had been lying in wait outside the Fragrance Sect remnants’ camp for two days, trying to ascertain their strength.

By now, Chen Song felt they had a good enough grasp and was eager to take action.

Eradicating the Fragrance Sect remnants would be a great merit.

”Chen Song, don’t you find this strange?”

Su Mu didn’t answer directly, asking a question instead.

”What’s strange?”

Chen Song was confused.

”If you were a member of the Fragrance Sect, would you set up camp in a place like this?”

Su Mu said slowly, ”Look at this place. It’s surrounded by mountains on three sides with only one exit. It’s shaped like a gourd. As long as that exit is blocked, the people inside will be trapped like turtles in a jar.

”No matter how you look at it, this death trap of a location doesn’t seem suitable for making a camp.”

A thoughtful expression appeared on Chen Song’s face. He carefully studied the terrain ahead and realized what Su Mu meant.

You didn’t even need to understand military strategy; anyone with eyes could see it.

”Sir, are you saying this is a trap? That the Fragrance Sect remnants are deliberately lingering here to lure us in and ambush us?”

Chen Song said, his voice laced with shock and uncertainty.

’To plot an ambush against Officials... are they really that bold?’

’It seems... they really are that bold!’

’The Fragrance Sect even dared to rebel, what wouldn’t they dare to do?’

A cold sweat broke out on Chen Song’s back, but seeing Su Mu’s calm expression, he immediately calmed down.

’What’s there to be afraid of? The Captain’s right here.’

’If the Fragrance Sect really dared to set this ambush, it’ll just backfire on them completely.’

’Besides, we’ve already figured out it’s a trap. It’s not like we’re going to walk right into it, are we?’

”Sir, why don’t we retreat and call for reinforcements from the City Defense Army? We can have them send a large force to annihilate these guys.”

Chen Song suggested.

”It’s too late. Since this is a trap, do you really think they’d let us just turn back?”

Su Mu said, shaking his head.

Before the words had even left his mouth, a sudden burst of applause echoed from the darkness.

A RUSTLING sound came from the nearby woods, and then dozens of figures swarmed out from all directions, instantly surrounding the group from the East City Bureau.

”So what if you saw through the trap?”

A man stepped forward from the crowd. He looked at Su Mu and his men and laughed heartily. ”From the moment you walked out of the city gates, your fate was sealed.”

”Protect the Captain!”

CLANG! Chen Song drew his long saber and loyally stood in front of Su Mu.

The other constables also drew their sabers, their faces tense as they stared at the enemies.

”With just you lot?”

The leader on the opposing side sneered and took another step forward.

As he moved, his robes billowed out as if caught in a strong wind.

BOOM!

His right foot landed, and the ground trembled violently.

Chen Song and the others staggered, nearly losing their footing. The color drained from their faces at a visible rate.

They watched as the man’s skin turned a blood-red color, as if engorged with blood.

Qi and Blood Power!

He’s a Blood Transformation Realm expert!

CLATTER.

One constable’s hand trembled, and his saber slipped from his grasp, falling to the ground.

”Blood—Blood Transformation Realm!”

Chen Song’s body began to tremble slightly as well.

He knew his captain was powerful, but no matter how strong he was, he was still only in the Body Tempering Realm.

How could someone in the Body Tempering Realm possibly compare to one in the Blood Transformation Realm?

”Captain, we’ll hold him off! You run!”

Chen Song grit his teeth and whispered, turning his head.

”Run? You think you can?”

The Blood Transformation Realm expert on the other side laughed loudly.

Su Mu patted Chen Song’s shoulder, gesturing for him to move aside.

”It’s not time to run just yet.”

Su Mu said lightly, ”I’ve never fought a Blood Transformation Realm expert before. This is a good opportunity to see just how strong they are.”

’And to see just how strong my Indestructible Golden Body is,’

Su Mu added in his mind.

”Ignorant brat, you overestimate yourself!”

The Blood Transformation Realm expert sneered. ”I’ll show you just how vast the gap is between the Body Tempering Realm and the Blood Transformation Realm!”

As he spoke, he cracked his knuckles. The Qi and blood in his body surged, actually making a sound like crashing waves.

Su Mu gripped the Autumn Water Saber in his right hand, his skin and sinews tightening.

Just then, a black shadow suddenly descended from the sky, landing squarely in front of Su Mu and blocking his move.

”I’ll hold him off! You guys get out of here!”

the figure in black said without turning around. As soon as she finished speaking, a blinding light burst forth from her hand, engulfing the Blood Transformation Realm expert.