Chapter 453 - 299: Instant Kill! The Crown Prince Is Moved!

As it continued, the carriage finally arrived at the Mei’an Mountain Stone Factory.

"Master, we have arrived," reported Gu Jin with a bow.

"Good."

Chu Ming lifted the curtain and stepped down from the carriage, clad in the Snow Qilin Cloak.

"Master."

"Master."

Several managers of the stone factory were already waiting at the entrance.

Chu Ming nodded slightly and then walked into the factory.

At the same time, a glint of keen light flickered in the depths of his eyes.

The snake has come out of the hole.

The Sword Gourd Spirit detected the presence of both the Blood Evil Sect and those from the Crown Prince outside the factory.

The Blood Evil Sect had eight people in total: two were at the Late Stage of the Lower Meridian Unlocking Realm, two at the Middle Stage, and the remaining four were at the Upper Meridian Unlocking Realm. Quite a formidable lineup.

The Crown Prince’s side was comparatively weaker, with only Lu Ji, the Left Captain who previously escorted him to the Wenyuan Pavilion, at the Late Stage of the Lower Meridian Unlocking Realm.

Located in the southeast of the stone factory, the Blood Evil Sect’s group.

"Poison Scorpion Blood Envoy, it’s just an illegitimate son, do we really need such a large formation? I have tasks to complete too," said Old Ghost Bai, his tone chilly.

With white hair and a face full of wrinkles and lumps, his body was as emaciated as a dying old man.

"Old Ghost Bai, that illegitimate son is not simple. Rumor has it there’s a protector suspected to be at the Late Stage of the Lower Meridian Unlocking Realm or even at Perfection behind him. I had no choice but to ask you here."

"After capturing this illegitimate son, I’ll help you with the East Suburb Hunting Ground task."

"Haha, with those words, I’m reassured," replied Old Ghost Bai, his large missing teeth visible with a smile, "I’ll stand guard in the southwest so he can’t escape."

"Alright."

"..."

Southwest side.

Lu Ji changed into athletic attire, followed by three people—the same three who had been watching over the Chu Mansion.

"General Lu, shall I probe a bit?" asked Fei Xuan, at the Middle Stage of the Lower Meridian Unlocking Realm, glancing around. "Is there truly a master protecting that kid? Can’t sense anything at all?"

Just as Lu Ji was about to nod, his gaze suddenly sharpened.

"Someone’s coming!"

"Blood Evil Qi!"

"Blood Evil Sect?!"

The mysterious protector behind Chu Ming is the Blood Evil Sect?!

On the other side.

Old Man Bai of the Blood Evil Sect led three people forward but suddenly halted, suspiciously staring ahead.

The mysterious protector behind that kid?

How did I end up bumping into them!

Old Ghost Bai believed Lu Ji and the others were the mysterious protector behind Chu Ming.

Their auras collided.

The next moment, within the stone factory.

Swish swish swish!

"Protect the master!" exclaimed guard Gu Jin in shock.

Poison Scorpion of the Blood Evil Sect had already launched an attack.

"No, the Blood Evil Sect is not the protector behind Attendant Reader Chu but here to kill him!" Lu Ji immediately realized.

"Attack!"

"..."

Inside the stone factory.

Guard Gu Jin led over a hundred men to encircle the four from Blood Evil Sect’s Poison Scorpion.

Among the hundred, twenty were accompanying guards, while the rest were the factory’s own guards.

Poison Scorpion licked his lips and laughed coldly, "Kid, I’ve heard you’re an honest official. Is this how an honest official hides behind his guards?"

"Do you know they all will die because of your nobility?"

"Master, run, don’t worry about us!"

Gu Jin felt fear; despite their advantage in numbers, he could clearly sense that each of the four could easily kill him.

But he still held his ground with a knife, understanding that whether he retreated or not, the likelihood of dying today was high.

Since they were going to die, it might as well be worthwhile to die in battle here, for the honor and wealth of his family back home—it was worth it.

"Run? Haha..." Poison Scorpion laughed heartily, "Kid, if you’re indeed an honest official, stand forward yourself, and I’ll spare them."

"Fine." The young voice suddenly sounded.

Gu Jin and the guards were stunned, as were the four from Blood Evil Sect’s Poison Scorpion.

Her words were intended to provoke the protector to appear, yet the protector didn’t come out, and the boy in white actually agreed?

Just then.

Boom boom boom!

Fierce fighting sounds erupted from the southwest side of the factory.

"Hmm?" Poison Scorpion’s heart tightened, followed by a colder smile, "Kid, is that the mysterious protector defending you?"

Chu Ming stepped forward in silence.

"You do have some courage, kid, come with me!"

Poison Scorpion dared not delay too long, grabbing Chu Ming and making a quick escape.

"Master!" Gu Jin and others were shocked, instantly chasing after.

If something happened to Chu Ming, they would all face dire consequences.

"Hmph! Courting death!" scoffed the Blood Evil Sect’s Mid-Stage Lower Meridian Unlocking Realm, slashing out with a blade and forcing everyone back.

"..."

Southwest side of the stone factory.

The Huang Forbidden Army’s four charged aggressively, with Lu Ji not holding back, sweeping out with a long spear.

"So fierce!" Old Ghost Bai was startled and dodged the attack with swift flickers.

Lu Ji responded with another spear strike.

Clang!

Old Ghost Bai attempted to block.

"Ugh!"

Followed by a spurt of fresh blood.

"Can’t beat... can’t beat... Poison Scorpion, sorry."

With two moves, Old Ghost Bai of the Blood Evil Sect fled in fear.

"Leave them!"

Having repelled Old Ghost Bai, Lu Ji didn’t pursue him but rather encircled the remaining three from Blood Evil Sect.

Without Old Ghost Bai, the three were no match, swiftly pierced by Lu Ji.

"General Lu, Attendant Reader Chu has been captured by Blood Evil Sect!"

"Hurry and pursue!"

"Yes!"

"..."

...

Blood Evil Sect’s Poison Scorpion, clutching the young man in white, sprinted crazily through the snow.

Suddenly, a white-haired figure appeared ahead to the right.

"Old Man Bai!"

"Run quickly! The Huang Forbidden Army is pursuing!"

Poison Scorpion saw Old Man Bai in a severely injured state and instantly changed color.

"The three of you, stay behind and hold them off!"

Upon speaking, she began to burn her qi blood and quickened her pace.

The three from Blood Evil Sect hesitated, only to see a snowy palm rushing towards them.