Chapter 98: Before the Slaughter

  Zhang Long was unable to rush out, he was blocked by Bai Hua.

  Over a hundred black-clad men divided into two directions, after a burst of shouting, surrounded the crowd without attacking. Behind the black-clad men, Xia Yan saw two more people slowly emerging. One of them was the guy whose arm had been chopped off by Bai Rui at the Da Luo bar yesterday.

  Seeing this scene, Xia Yan had already determined that these people were here to take revenge. The boss of the Da Luo bar was right, these people would indeed come to take revenge.

  Xia Yan glanced at Bai Rui, whose small face was full of anger, her long eyelashes batting not once, she had obviously also seen that one-armed bastard.

  Twenty mercenaries, including Bai Hua, all had a look of facing a great enemy, their faces extremely solemn. More than twenty people against more than one hundred people, if this were really a fierce battle, it would certainly be a tough fight. Moreover, these black-clad bandits also seemed to have considerable strength.

  Especially the bandit leader who was walking slowly behind him had a calm and steady breath, definitely not an easy target.

  "Who are you? Why block our way?"

  One of the mercenaries' eyes changed, and he loudly questioned in a loud voice. He stood in front of Bai Hua, holding a long spear in his hand. His physique was robust, with bulging blue veins on his arms, and his strength was not weak.

  These bandits, apparently also old hands with rich experience. However, the bandits on the outskirts of the Devil's Forest generally only robbed small teams. If it was a larger bandit group, they would also rob cultivators who came out of the Devil's Forest.

  Because generally, people who enter the forest of evil do not carry valuable items on their bodies, while those who come out from inside are much more likely to be carrying valuable things, such as ore and medicinal materials.

  It's precisely because of this that everyone is puzzled and wonders why this group of bandits directly blocked them as soon as they entered the forest. Moreover, although there are only over 20 of them, it's not a small number either. If they were to engage in a fierce battle, even if the hundred or so bandits could win in the end, they would definitely suffer heavy casualties.

  This bandit leader won't be so foolish, will he?

  "Haha, don't be alarmed, everyone. My brother is blocking your way to find a few people, our enemies!" The bandit leader's eyes flashed with excitement as he burst out laughing.

  "Liu San, take a look and see who cut off your arm?" The bandit leader's gaze shifted and fell on the man with the severed arm beside him, his eyes narrowing.

  Xia Yan's heart moved, and he secretly thought that the leader of these bandits was indeed cunning. He wanted to separate Bai Hua and a few others from the group, and then take revenge for the man with the broken arm.

  Bai Hua's thoughts also turned quickly, and he too recognized the one-armed man, knowing that it was the troublemaker from last night at the bar.

  "This is terrible! We're in trouble now!" Bai Hua's face stiffened as he looked at his brother and Xia Yan.

  "Brother, it's them, that little scoundrel cut off my arm!" Liu San shouted loudly, his face full of arrogance, as he pointed at Bai Huai with one hand holding his weapon.

  Bai Rui sneered, her beautiful figure took a step forward and said: "I should have killed you yesterday, you bastard!"

  "Haha, you little scoundrel, it's too late for regrets now! Yesterday I didn't die, but today you will. Hehe, how refreshing, brothers, don't waste this opportunity later." Liu San's evil gaze was fixed on Bai Rui, in his eyes, these few people were undoubtedly doomed to die today.

  The other bandits suddenly burst out laughing, and many eyes were fixed on Bai Xue!

  Bai Rui's foot stomped on the ground and she was about to rush out and stab her long sword at Liu San, but Xia Yan grabbed her arm.

  "Don't be angry, it's not worth it." Xia Yan said softly beside Bai Rui.

  For some reason, when Bai Tui heard Xia Yan's words, her face, which had turned green with anger, suddenly calmed down, and her feet naturally came to a stop.

  "Everyone, this matter is only between us and these few enemies, it has nothing to do with you all. You can enter the forest of sin, I, Li Biao, will not stop you. But for these few people... humph!" Liu Biao's eyes narrowed together, a sinister cold light burst out, staring at Bai Hua and Bai Rui several people.

  When the bandit leader said this, all the mercenaries couldn't help but look at Bai Hua.

  Although they were with Baihua to accept this protection task, everyone didn't have a deep relationship. When encountering such things, others don't need to take the lead for Baihua. After all, this is the trouble caused by Baihua and others themselves.

  Seeing everyone's gaze, Baihua knew what was on everyone's mind and sighed silently in her heart.

  "This matter has nothing to do with any of you, so all of you can leave first!" Bai Hua spoke out voluntarily.

  It's better to say it yourself than have others say it for you, that way you'll still save some face.

  "That... that... Bai Hua, your reward is fifty gold coins, and there are thirty more that haven't been paid to you yet. When you return to White Qing City, go to the Lu family to collect it." A young member of the Lu family stammered out.

  Although he didn't want to do so, looking at the over 100 black-clad robbers surrounding them, if they were to fight, none of them would be able to escape. Rather than everyone dying, it's better to sacrifice a few people like Bai Hua.

  Several of Lu's family members exchanged glances with each other, and everyone was thinking the same thing.

  A chill ran through Bai Hua's heart, and he couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.

  "Thank you, Mr. Lu!" Bai Hua said loudly.

  The bandit leader Li Biao sneered coldly, his eyes piercing as he waved his hand at his subordinates. The black-clad man blocking the way in front of everyone stepped aside, clearing a path for Lu's family members and others to pass through.

  Of course, Bai Hua and several others were unable to leave.

  "Xia Yan brothers, you can leave too! This matter has nothing to do with you either." Bai Hua whispered in Xia Yan's ear.

  Xia Yan was only fifteen or sixteen years old at that time, and Baihua did not want Baihua to die with them here.

  This battle was almost without any suspense, the four of them against over a hundred bandits, they didn't have any chance of winning. Just that bandit leader Li Biao alone, Bai Hua didn't even have the confidence to deal with him.

  When Bai Hua said this, Xia Yan couldn't help but furrow his brow. Should he leave or not at this time? After glancing at Bai Rui, a smile appeared on the corner of Xia Yan's mouth.

  His body didn't move with the others.

  "Hey, Xia, come over here quickly!"

  Miss Lu, who had already left dozens of meters away, saw that Xia Yan did not follow the crowd out, and pointed at Xia Yan loudly shouting.

  She knew Xia Yan's surname was Xia, but didn't know Xia Yan's name.

  Xia Yan glanced at Miss Lu's decent appearance, slightly waved his hand and then shook his head.

  Miss Lu stamped her foot, apparently very angry.

  "Let's hurry up!" The other young men of the Lu family urged the woman anxiously.

  "How stupid are you, why don't you leave quickly?" Bai Wei stared at Xia Yan's face and said anxiously.

  Xia Yan smiled and said: "Why do you want to leave?"

  "You bastards, damned guys, what do you want? Hmph, this big knife in Zhang Long's hand hasn't tasted blood for a long time!" Zhang Long glared with his eyes wide open, holding the knife horizontally in front of him, bursting with energy and bellowing loudly.

  Zhao Meng's face was cold and expressionless, his broad knife held rigidly in front of him.

  "Haha, you five people, do you think you can contend with our hundred or so? Be sensible and put down your weapons. I'll give you a quick death, otherwise..." Li Biao said with a sneer to Bai Hua and the others after seeing that the other people had already walked far away.

  "Heh heh, if you want to kill us, you'll have to pay a painful price. If you want us to surrender, that's absolutely impossible!" Bai Hua's gaze withdrew from Xia Yan's body, his heart somewhat melancholy, his face icy cold, and he spoke in a low voice.