Chapter 262: Counterbait

    Xun Zhuo has not used a copper sword with magic spells before, but now there are flashes of copper radiance.

    But this time, the copper glow is completely restrained.

    On the heavy, simple sword, it seems that there are tiny electric snakes scattered all over.

    In an instant, five copper swords were respectively inserted into the hearts of five old women!

    The fat body trembled violently, and the round, sheep-like eyes widened to an incredible size!

    The screams were virtually ubiquitous.

    A slight gale brushes past.

    Two more people appeared beside me, stepping out a step or two ahead of me.

    One is the old Taoist Zhang Xu, and the other is none other than Sun Zhuo!

    Sun Zhuo's hands are behind his back, with a red Daoist robe fluttering in the wind.

    His profile is filled with determination and confidence.

    Taoist Zhang Xu's gaze on Sun Zhuo is entirely one of admiration.

    Dimly, there is also a trace of pride.

    The five old women seem to have been nailed to the ground, unable to move forward, yet they struggle, twitch, and scream continuously without a break.

    The confidence on Sun Zhuo's face turned into a trace of disdain.

    It's as if the five old women are still alive, tarnishing his reputation.

    "A bunch of ghosts, they are quite stubborn."

    In the moment after he spoke, Sun Zhuo's hands suddenly snapped up, and his fingers were tightly clenched.

    "Two hands clasp Yin, five fingers conceal armored…"

    Taoist Zhang Xu's eyes were filled with praise, and there was a hint of envy in them.

    In the next second, Sun Zhuo let out a loud grunt and shook his arms forward violently!

    His fist didn't loosen, and five more swords shot out from his sleeves again!

    These are no longer copper swords; they are peach wood swords!

    The slender electric arcs are densely arrayed on the sword body!

    In the roar, as if hearing crackling sounds, the peach wood sword suddenly turns red, as if it is burning. However, no fire appears, and the sword is densely covered with traces resembling tendons!

    I feel my breath become stagnant.

    Thunderwood?

    No, it's peach wood itself. It's a technique suppressed by Sun Zhuo, using some Taoist method!

    This technique is simpler and more restrained than the previous one, but its power far exceeds the previous one!

    Five formed a thunderwood peach wood sword, and the sword was again inserted into the old woman's body!

    The screams grew louder, and the wails became more fierce.

    However, these five old women are still not dead!

    Sun Zhuo's face finally becomes unsightly.

    "Dark souls linger!" The scolding voice carried a trace of chill.

    The words, on the surface, sound like they are directed at the old women, but I feel that actually, he is addressing me.

    Of course, Taoist Zhang Xu doesn't understand.

    I know it in my heart.

    "To kill the ghosts in Qisha Village should require special methods. Sun Zhuo, you don't need to be angry. Let us save your useless brother and leave here first."

    "Even you, in the face of that Qingsha, could be in danger. Han senior should have finished his business soon. Let's join him first."

    Taoist Zhang Xu spoke in a low voice, with a tone of persuasion.

    "Mm." Sun Zhuo nodded at last.

    He glanced at me, and the coldness he previously showed towards the old women disappeared. It was replaced by a kind smile, and even a hint of smile.

    "Manifestation, weak, cannot keep coming and going to such dangerous places."

    "Your brother can protect you once, twice, a month, or even two months, but he cannot protect you for ten years."

    "Your brother can now protect you from the wind and rain, but you must understand what it means to know when to retreat."

    Sun Zhuo's words truly sound like those of an elder brother advising his younger brother.

    However, the words "protecting from wind and rain" made me feel extremely nauseous.

    Ten years ago, Sun Zhuo used these four words to deceive my trust.

    Know when to retreat.

    It seems like there are hints for me in every word?

    Does he mean I shouldn't think about revenge?

    My expression seemed indifferent, and I didn't say a word. Turning around, I walked straight towards the direction of the outer village.

    Sun Zhuo didn't say anything, but followed me quickly.

    It was Taoist Zhang Xu who snorted coldly and spoke a sentence.

    "Being in happiness and not knowing it."

    I still didn't pay attention to Taoist Zhang Xu.

    But I have to admit that with the two Taoists protecting us, the rest of the journey is much easier.

    The number of the old women is clearly more than the five we encountered.

    During the journey, there were many old women following us, but they didn't dare to advance and attack.

    Although Sun Zhuo can't kill them, they obviously don't want to suffer any physical pain.

    I roughly understand that killing the old women may require using the heartwood of a cypress tree.

    Taoist Zhang Guang's strength is far inferior to Sun Zhuo, and he has easily killed old women using cypress heartwood.

    The one leading should also have cypress heartwood.

    I began to ponder about the leader's current situation and the situation with Han Zizi...

    The little person went to pursue the leader, but the leader had already walked so far.

    The probability of something going wrong is small.

    With the leader moving so fast, they should have enough distance to get out of the village.

    Unless the little person can also catch up to leave the village.

    This is almost impossible.

    There is a line of avenging spirits as a boundary within the outer village.

    As for Han Zizi...

    We have spent so much time, so he must have found Han Qiu by now?

    However, there is still a bit of unease in my heart.

    Because the actions of Han Zizi and the female Taoist Sianyan after entering the haunted wall did not match my predictions.

    Soon after, we left the range of the barren fields and entered the empty land between the outer village and the barren fields.

    After walking some more distance, we reached the road in the outer village.

    There are no signs of a fight here.

    We didn't see the leader or the little person.

    Sun Zhuo's demeanor had completely calmed down.

    His gaze has been on me the whole time, observing me without any shame.

    "These ten years, you've been through a lot of hardships."

    "Given the circumstances of the Luo family, and your own, to have gained such skills now is not easy."

    "I said you were weak, it was a bit direct, and you don't need to take it personally, brother."

    "There are misunderstandings among us."

    "In the world, there are no misunderstandings that cannot be resolved."

    "I said I couldn't protect you for ten years because you didn't want me to."

    "If you had agreed, I would have protected you not just for ten years, but for twenty, thirty years or more."

    "And I hope more for you to really rise to the top, because this nine-class art won't elevate your status."

    Sun Zhuo's words were even more sincere.

    On the side, Taoist Zhang Xu's eyes were full of admiration.

    My heart remains cold.

    I am not the same person as ten years ago.

    Such words are child's play.

    Sun Zhuo isn't that naive either.

    This is still for Taoist Zhang Xu to see.

    However, I can't rule out the possibility that Sun Zhuo is trying to test me.

    Perhaps he thinks that if I loosen up, he might be able to get something from me.

    "All right, the misunderstandings between us are mostly due to my father."

    "He indeed had many mistakes at that time, and it would be difficult to resolve with just one person's words."

    "I'll arrange for you to meet, to thoroughly resolve this misunderstanding. What conditions do you want, I can agree to."

    My pupil suddenly contracted.

    I use personal favor to get Han Zizi to speak up and command Sun Zhuo to protect me.

    This is the bait I set for Sun Zhuo.

    Although Sun Zhuo doesn't know about Han Qiu, he still knows that there must be something wrong here. Additionally, Taoist Zhang Xu is watching him from the sidelines, restricting his actions.

    Sun Zhuo is definitely in a passive position for the time being.

    But now, he's actually set me up instead!

    Sun Dahe!

    He's using Sun Dahe as bait!

    The temptation is indeed considerable!

    My breath feels hurried!