Urbaner Blumentraum - Kapitel 185
So, the real danger for me is after I cross the bridge—they won't attack right after I cross; they'll lull Feng Xuese into a false sense of security, pretend there's no ambush here, let him cross to the middle of the bridge, and then the enemy will come out and wipe us both out...
If that's the case, how should I deal with it? Or what if the enemy has set up ambushes on both sides of the bridge? Wouldn't I be even more helpless then?
He was in a state of panic and couldn't come up with a good idea, but he was getting closer and closer to the other side of the bridge!
Thirty zhang... twenty-five zhang... twenty zhang... fifteen zhang...
Sweat began to bead on Zhu Huihui's forehead. He knew that once he stepped onto land, it would be his death, but he still had no choice but to crawl forward. He really wanted to stay on the bridge forever...
He raised his hand, wiped his forehead, and looked ahead with wide eyes.
The opposite mountain peaks were close at hand, shrouded in a thin mist, with lush trees and a simple thatched pavilion nestled among them. There was nothing unusual about it; it was as quiet as could be.
Zhu Huihui suddenly felt emboldened.
Damn! Why are you scaring yourself like that?! Assassins, ambushes—it's all just Grandpa Feng's guess. Maybe there's nothing there at all!
Thinking of this, he felt a surge of energy and quickened his pace to climb ashore. This bridge was probably also called the Bridge of Helplessness; it was definitely not a place for humans to cross…
Less than ten feet from the summit, I suddenly felt a gentle breeze brush past me. I looked up in surprise and saw a snow-white figure flash past me and then leap to the summit.
Suddenly, several people leaped out from the bushes on the mountaintop. Feng Xue Se let out a clear whistle, her long sword already drawn, and stood in front of the pier, her sleeves fluttering as she fought with the group.
The Sky Over the Martial World is Clear, Part Two: Chapter Nine (2)
Zhu Huihui lay on the pier, clutching his head and groaning incessantly. Grandpa Feng hadn't been wrong; there really was an ambush on the other side! And they were all acquaintances—the Twelve Zodiac Envoys from the Bloodstained Tower yesterday!
The twelve men advanced and retreated in turn, wielding long weapons and short blades, and using soft ropes in their hands, their coordination was excellent. Zhu Huihui's gaze followed Feng Xuese's figure, and soon he was dazzled by the sight. He had to admit that although Master Feng's clothes were no longer very white, his figure was graceful and otherworldly, and he was really handsome!
Given the current situation, should he climb to the top or continue lying on the bridge? Both options seem dangerous...
With a "thud," something fell in front of him. Zhu Huihui was startled, gripping the swaying ropes tightly. Looking closely, he saw it was the demon woman who had once tried to gouge out his eyes—the Serpent Envoy!
Zhu Huihui cried out "Oh no!" and scrambled back a dozen steps. Looking back, she saw that the snake envoy hadn't chased after her at all; he was just curled up on the bridge plank, staring at her with eyes as wide as a bull's, his body twisted in a strange position, completely still.
Zhu Huihui's mind raced, and she crawled back two steps: "Beautiful sister, are you feeling unwell?"
"..."
Climbing back two more steps: "Beautiful sister, you're so arrogant!"
"..."
She crawled right up to him and said, "Beautiful sister, are you unable to move?" Could it be that she had been hit by the legendary acupoint technique?
"..."
Haha, it seems this demon is truly unable to move! A wicked thought suddenly arose in Zhu Huihui's mind: "Beautiful sister, I'm here to save you!" He stretched out his claws and reached into the snake envoy's arms.
"Mmm...so soft!" He pinched the snake-like creature's chest hard twice, teasing it playfully, then chuckled mischievously and started rummaging through the things. "What's in this little green bottle? Ah, it's Five Poisons Water, perfect for repelling mosquitoes in the summer! Is this bag filled with jasmine powder? It smells nice, but my mother says if you put this on your face, it'll make your face rot! This box probably contains toad fat, it's useless, and you can't use it on your hands, it seeps into the skin and can kill you if it gets into your bloodstream..."
He picked it up, looked at it, and unceremoniously stuffed it into his waist bag.
Although the snake envoy could not move, he was still conscious. Seeing his treasure being taken away by this lecherous brat and worthless, he was so angry that his eyes rolled back and he almost fainted!
Zhu Huihui searched her thoroughly twice, leaving her with not a single copper coin, and even taking away her earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces, and other jewelry. Seeing that there was nothing more to be gained from this woman, he regretfully pinched her cheek and said, "Goodbye, beautiful sister!"
He kicked the snake off the bridge!
The eleven Zodiac Envoys who were fighting on the peak were all furious, none of them expecting that this kid would suddenly resort to poison.
After the Serpent Envoy was acupunctured and thrown onto the bridge, they had been trying to rush over to rescue him, but Feng Xuese blocked their way in front of the pier. His sword shadows were dazzling amidst the snow, and no one could break through his defenses.
Seeing the little lecher groping the snake envoy's clothes, the companions became even more enraged and fought even harder. But who knew that in the blink of an eye, the boy kicked the snake envoy off the bridge. Seeing that he would not survive the fall, the eleven zodiac envoys were so excited that they rushed up without regard for their own lives.
Maple Snow was also taken aback by Vermilion Gray.
He was known for his chivalry and rarely killed unless the victim was a heinous criminal. Therefore, although the Twelve Zodiac Envoys ambushed him, he showed mercy until the reason was clear, intending only to force them to back down, and never actually took anyone's life. He initially immobilized the Snake Envoy's pressure points, firstly because this woman always indiscriminately released poison, making her very troublesome to deal with; secondly, he wanted to capture a hostage to facilitate negotiations with the Twelve Zodiac Envoys.
Unexpectedly, the guy behind them was so ruthless that he took the opportunity to kick the snake envoy off the bridge!
With the death of the Serpent Envoy, Zhu Huihui can forget about having a peaceful life for the rest of his life. The Blood Tower will definitely pursue him relentlessly until he is dead!
All of this happened in the blink of an eye. The snake envoy was kicked off the bridge, and in extreme terror, even though his acupoints were sealed, a scream still escaped his throat.
The Sky Over the Martial World is Clear, Part Two: Chapter Nine (3)
Feng Xuese was closest to her, her sleeves flowing like clouds as she deflected the attacks of several people. Without hesitation, she leaped downwards, grabbed the snake envoy's hair with a backhand, swung her longsword upwards, cutting into the bottom of the pier, and with a slight push, lifted her up and landed on the pier.
Hearing Zhu Huihui's loud exclamation, he thought that the Eleventh Zodiac Envoy was taking advantage of him, and then he felt a bad wind blowing over his head, with several powerful forces attacking him at the same time.
He was in mid-air with no leverage, and with the snake in his hand, he had nowhere to dodge. He tried his best to move in mid-air, slashing with his longsword to deflect several weapons. However, the enemy outnumbered him, and he was still struck hard in the chest and back at the same time.
Feng Xuese felt his blood surging in his chest, and a mouthful of hot, metallic liquid welled up in his throat. He knew something was wrong, so he forcefully circulated his inner energy to force the blood down, but his body began to fall into the ravine.
He heard Zhu Huihui shouting, "The hero went to save someone, and you guys attacked him from behind! I'll fight you to the death!"
Feng Xuese smiled wryly. He was truly overestimating himself; how could he possibly defeat the Twelve Zodiac Envoys! However, he also felt a slight warmth in his heart. This guy wasn't so bad; he wasn't just a coward who feared death. At least he had some sense of loyalty…
Just then, a gray shadow flew over his head, wrapped around his arm, swung him back, and a strong force pulled him upwards.
Feng Xuese reached mid-air, gathered her inner energy, and with a graceful somersault, darted through the clouds like a swallow, landing softly on the pier. The landing was silent, and the pier did not sway even more.
The crowd on the bridge couldn't help but cheer.
Feng Xuese gently placed the snake envoy she was carrying on the pier, casually releasing her pressure points. Then, smiling, she clasped her hands in thanks to the cheers. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Zhu Huihui pinned to the wooden planks of the pier, the tall, burly pig envoy sitting on his back like a mountain of flesh. He couldn't move but still struggled. Knowing that the fellow had only suffered a minor torment and was otherwise unharmed, she felt relieved.
Having narrowly escaped death, the snake envoy trembled violently, his teeth chattering. With the help of his companions, he managed to stand up. "Thank you... Young Master Feng for saving me!"