Saving System: Calm Down, My Fleeing Host!-Chapter 98: Mission, Ambush 15

I don’t know why she is so harsh on herself. With the Pavilion Master’s protection, she could have walked freely across Yanzhou County.

As if aware of Qing Shi’s thoughts, Cheng Xiaoxiao spoke slowly, "It’s nothing. In this world, no one can protect anyone else for a lifetime. If you want others to look up to you, you must have enough value and strength of your own."

So, is she forcing herself to grow?

Qing Shi looked at the bright girl in front of him, only reaching his shoulder. She was about the same age as his sister, yet so decisive and wise, extraordinary, truly unlike ordinary girls from noble families.

As his sister was stitching shoe soles for her brother, she suddenly sneezed, rubbed her nose, "Is my brother thinking of me?" That’s great, the next time brother comes back, they should be ready. I really want to see how happy brother looks wearing new shoes!

Cheng Xiaoxiao solidified her thoughts, tightened her grip on her sword, "Let’s go! I still need more practice."

"Alright!" Qing Shi didn’t hesitate, continuing to clear the way, leaving suitable opponents for Cheng Xiaoxiao to practice on.

At the same time, Yang Hu, after joining forces with their allies, instructed Shunzi to cooperate with Commander Xue. He quietly slipped away, avoiding the crowd, heading straight for Ba Daokui. His primary goal was not to kill Ba Daokui, but the person he brought back. Before coming, Shunzi had gathered intelligence that Ba Daokui was indeed colluding with Great Xia, and that person was the contact, said to be a Young Master with a powerful family background.

Looking at the two fighting on the rooftop, battling fiercely, tiles flying everywhere, with Inner Strength shaking the wind and cries. Who knows where that expert came from, unexpectedly able to fight Ba Daokui to a draw.

Pulling his thoughts back, he arrived at the room door, quietly and respectfully called out, "Commandery Lord! Commandery Lord, the Gang Leader sent me to inform you that you need to relocate, this place is no longer safe."

The person inside was puzzled; wasn’t Ba Dao always fighting? When did he give such an order?

Slightly opened the window gap, glanced at the person at the door. The attire was undoubtedly of Dou Kui’s subordinates, so they opened the door.

Yang Hu was also betting. His betrayal was confidential, Dou Kui was still hoping to capture them all at once. Guessing that only he and a few confidants knew about this, he wouldn’t tell an outsider, this was his chance.

"What does your gang leader mean?"

"I’m with the Second-in-Command, who said the gang leader has instructed that in case of any changes, we must ensure the Commandery Lord’s safety at all costs." Yang Hu carefully worded his explanation, patiently clarifying to the person opposite.

Hearing this, the Young Master’s expression softened a lot, "Your gang leader is considerate. Who is behind this attack this time?"

"To report to you, Commandery Lord, they are just a motley crew, nothing to fear, it’s just... they have somehow found a few Jianghu experts, their strength is extraordinary, which caused the current predicament."

"Those captives are a crucial part of this plan, they must not be allowed to escape."

Yang Hu was shocked inwardly; indeed, Dou Kui had long colluded with Great Xia. What are they planning to do with so many captives?

Attack Tianqi? Use them as leverage?

Yang Hu’s bold speculation frightened him into a cold sweat. If it were true...then this person must not be spared.

A fierce killing intent flashed in his eyes, but his face remained expressionless, he respectfully replied, "Yes! Yes! The Second-in-Command has already dispatched most of our brothers to intercept them, the reinforcements are only a third of our force. It seems... good news will soon come."

The Young Master nodded, "If successful, you will all be generously rewarded."

"Thank you, Commandery Lord, for your appreciation. You should leave with your subordinates quickly! There are still several experts around. If they find this place... and come to attack, the Gang Leader might not be able to manage everything."

The Young Master looked again at the two in combat and thought, if...they are all such experts, he certainly wouldn’t be able to defeat them, "Alright then!"

Speaking, he turned to retrieve the Curved Saber hanging at the bedside.

At the moment he turned, Yang Hu’s servile demeanor vanished, replaced by a sinister expression. In a flash, he drew his long sword and stabbed at the person in front.

The suddenness of it made the Young Master sense the Sword Qi from behind, but he had no time to dodge, only turning slightly to avoid the vital parts. The long sword quickly pierced into his shoulder blade, the pain brought him to clarity. Instinctively, he reached forward to draw the Curved Saber, yet was intercepted by the sharp sword, forcing him to retract his hand and roll along the bedside to the inner side, avoiding the successive thrust of the sword tip.

"You’re not one of Ba Daokui’s men? Who are you?"

"Ask King Yama!"

Yang Hu gave the opponent no chance to breathe, attacking fiercely and more aggressively. The helpless Young Master could only be on the defensive. As the exchanges went on, his wounds increased.

Realizing he was no match, he cursed loudly, "Outrageous, do you know who I am?"

"You Great Xia spy, worse than a dog, why should I care who you are, go to hell!"

"You..." The Young Master, his identity exposed, was so enraged that smoke seemed to billow from his ears. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Yang Hu despised him greatly, with such a rugged appearance, deep-set features, a head full of braids, even wearing our clothes, it was still as clear as day. If they couldn’t recognize that, it would be insulting his intelligence, wouldn’t it?

No longer wasting words, seizing the opponent while injured and unarmed, he approached directly and severed the Young Master’s hand tendons.

"Ah!"

A cruel scream startled the combatants outside, Ba Daokui wanted to check, but was blocked by Leng Er.

The Young Master endured excruciating pain, using his other hand to topple a screen, shielding himself from Yang Hu, quickly got up, and broke through the window to escape.

Yang Hu gathered energy and cut the screen falling towards him into halves, then hurled his sword fiercely in the Young Master’s direction.

The escaping Young Master hadn’t even had time to rejoice for a second before the sword, whizzing through the air, pierced right through his chest.

Slowly lowering his head to the sword tip dripping blood, drop by drop it fell.

The unwilling and angry emotions made his blood boil within.

Plop!

A large mouthful of fresh blood surged and spilled onto the ground.

Why...?

Must he die so unjustly? He was meant for great things, yet to unite the world with the Third Prince, how...can he die?

"I...cannot..."

Yang Hu followed out from behind, withdrew his sword, and the person in front fell instantly, filled with deep unrest, eyes wide open, dying with reluctance.

Having just finished a bout, Dou Kui saw the Young Master killed by Yang Hu, and his eyes almost popped out, "No!"

The Young Master died here? How would he answer to the Third Prince?

Ignoring the fighting Leng Er, he flew over, "Yang Hu, you dog! You eat from me, wear what I provide, I’ve supported you for so many years, and you repay me with betrayal? Give me your life..."

"I’ve never been yours, how can it be betrayal? What a joke. You killed my whole family, should I thank you for it? Today, it’s either you die, or I perish."

The blood feud pent up for so many years could finally be spoken openly today. Even if overpowered, he aimed to take a piece off Dou Kui.

"You’re even worthy of fighting me? Fine! Today, I’ll send you to the Underworld to reunite with your family!"

Clang!

The clash of blade and sword!