Chapter 1047: Chapter 1047: Xu Xichao’s Ambush

Following Xiang Ming’s instructions, Lin Tian found the bamboo forest in a mess when he arrived.

Especially in the middle of the bamboo forest, there was a patch about a hundred meters in diameter with the ground uneven, besides the charred bamboo, there were many animal corpses, mostly snakes, scorpions, centipedes, etc. This bamboo forest was originally a place for breeding evil creatures, but now they have all vanished following last night’s thunderstorm.

After pausing here briefly, Lin Tian climbed a small mound to take a look, and sure enough, it was clear of the lightning strike zone.

However, standing there, he could still see signs of fighting everywhere, and there was even a pool of blood on the ground. Lin Tian couldn’t tell whose blood it was.

Following the spread of combat marks, Lin Tian quickly identified the direction they fled, indeed as Xiang Ming said, to the northeast.

But to the northeast, besides the rolling, endless hills, there was nothing but a tributary of the Yangtze River running between the Xu Family Stream and the hills.

After observing slightly, Lin Tian still proceeded to follow.

As he was about to exit the bamboo forest, he suddenly stopped, feeling a growing alert in his heart.

He felt strongly that this bamboo forest concealed something odd, moving forward might be very dangerous.

Lin Tian stood his ground, opened his perspective eyes, and viewed the entirety of the bamboo forest.

Sure enough, hidden atop the lush bamboo sea, over thirty people lurked. The leader was someone Lin Tian recognized - Xu Xichao.

"Xu Xichao, stop hiding, come out." Lin Tian shouted.

Rustling~

A commotion came from within the bamboo forest, Xu Xichao did not appear but instead, those thirty people rushed towards Lin Tian.

Altogether thirty-six in number, they moved through the bamboo sea, encircling Lin Tian at the center.

"All middle-rank Martial Artists, and you send these small fries to deal with me?" Lin Tian surveyed them with a laugh: "Thirty-six people, wishing to form a battle formation? Seems it’s useless against me."

The Xu Family’s most adept trick was the Charm Technique, but given the vast difference in realm, it was hardly effective.

If they attempted to attack by force, it was simply asking for trouble.

Rustling sounds echoed again from the bamboo forest, and then Xu Xichao leapt down from the bamboo.

He gazed at Lin Tian with a grim expression, speaking in a deep voice: "As expected of a Golden Core expert, even though we have masked our presence, you’ve still found us."

"Is it difficult? I advise you not to waste your efforts and just go back, or you might have to lie in bed for a month or so."

Xu Xichao stared at Lin Tian, heaving a deep breath: "You don’t need to pursue anymore, the Grand Elder is already in our hands, you won’t be able to find him."

Lin Tian frowned, then smiled again and said: "I don’t believe that. If it were true, why would you gather so many here waiting for me? Such a low-level deceit, who’s the fool here—you or me?"

Pausing for a moment, Lin Tian laughed again: "Looks like you wanted to ambush and kill me together, but seeing me now, you don’t have the confidence, do you?"

Xu Xichao extended his right hand toward his waist, drawing a thin long blade, his gaze towards Lin Tian as fierce as a beast’s.

"Though I might not kill you, I’ll keep you detained for a while!" Xu Xichao said coldly.

"Detain for a while?" Lin Tian repeated, suddenly noticing the air had become particularly dry. This was not normal in a rain-soaked bamboo forest.

"You’ve poisoned the air?" Lin Tian asked with a frown.

Xu Xichao was momentarily baffled, then burst into hearty laughter: "Indeed, didn’t expect you’d realize so soon. Why don’t you try circulating your Spiritual Qi, and see if it still works?"

"No need, I took a Clear Wind Evil Qi Elixir before coming."

"What’s that thing?"

Lin Tian’s lips curled into a smile and he did not respond.

That was a prized antidote treasured by the Tang Family, but for Lin Tian, consuming it like candy is no trouble.

"Since you came, have you prepared for the worst case?" Lin Tian touched his waist with his right hand and drew out the Black Dragon Dagger, eyes narrowed, showing a beast-like gaze.

The Black Dragon Dagger was only slightly over twenty centimeters long, seeming comical compared to Xu Xichao’s long blade.

Xu Xichao didn’t respond, only his face turned as dark as coal, waving his long blade and shouting: "Attack!"

"Attack!"

The thirty-six yelled fiercely, yet didn’t all jump in, instead positioning in separate groups, methodically initiating the assault.

Evidently, these people were specially trained, their coordination highly cohesive.

First, six with long blades akin to Xu Xichao’s, twisted from six directions attacking.

Soon, Lin Tian experienced an optical illusion, the fine long blades vanished amidst the swinging!

Simultaneously, another six flew onto the bamboo using Lightweight Skill, wielding long whips, lashing towards Lin Tian.

Using agile maneuvers and exceptional speed, Lin Tian continued dodging, yet didn’t rush in attacks; he needed to find a breakthrough point!

Snap!

Snap!

The long whips swung down, quick-eyed and swift-handed, Lin Tian stashed the Black Dragon Dagger away, caught a whip barehanded, pulled it back.

"Ah~"

A woman’s scream echoed, as the whip-wielding woman was dragged from the bamboo to the ground, landing in an unbecoming posture.

Using the recoil, Lin Tian bent his knees, then leaped high.

The whip was swung!

Snap!

The tip of the whip struck a burly man’s knee, leaving a ghastly blood mark. The burly man held a knife, his leg softened, dropped to one knee.

Lin Tian flicked his wrist, lashing again.

Yet this lash not only missed, but the whip was grabbed by others. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

Lin Tian didn’t cling to the battle, he released the grip and discarded the whip. Truth be told, he was unfamiliar with whipping; prolonged use might even harm himself.

"Strike!" Suddenly, Xu Xichao shouted loudly.

Lin Tian soon deciphered the meaning of the strike, as more than a dozen concealed weapons rapidly flew towards him, their speed dizzyingly fast.

For some experts, concealed weapons are indeed preferable to firearms, as those versed in them amplify their advantages to the utmost.

For instance now, the dense spread of concealed weapons blocked all routes for Lin Tian.

Lin Tian avoided several, yet two pierced his chest.

"Hahaha, Lin Tian, the concealed weapons you were hit with included tail needles from the Senzhou Killer Bee, and some anesthetics. Although they won’t kill you, you might be subdued easily!" Xu Xichao laughed heartily.

"You’re too optimistic, aren’t you? Don’t you know the world has things like bulletproof vests? Bullets can be stopped, let alone mere concealed weapons."

Speaking thus, Lin Tian suddenly fell from the bamboo like a meteor, crashing towards Xu Xichao.