Qinglan Town was filled with all kinds of people, and the most famous one was the Green Wolf Gang.
The leader of the Green Wolf Gang, Duan Qinglang, was a swordsman at the late stage of the ninth stage of the Sword Qi Realm. His swordsmanship was excellent and he was the best in Qinglan Town. There were many masters in the gang, and the more famous ones were the "Green Wolf Double Kill", "Green Wolf Three Unique", and "Green Wolf Four Swords".
Usually, as the overlord of Qinglan Town, no one dared to provoke the Green Wolf Gang. Of course, under normal circumstances, they would not be stupid enough to provoke the three major sword sects.
However, this time, the Qinglan Sword Sect's offer was too generous. Duan Qinglang thought for a moment and decided to go all out.
Anyway, it was just killing a new inner disciple of the Qingfeng Sword Sect. As long as it was done carefully, there should not be any future problems. On the contrary, after the matter was done, he would be able to obtain huge benefits, which would be enough to let his Sword Qi Realm break through to the tenth stage.
The Green Wolf Three Unique took the task. Their Sword Qi Realm was at the peak and late stage of the eighth stage. The three of them had worked together for many years and had a tacit understanding. Once they attacked together, even a swordsman at the early stage of the ninth stage would be defeated on the spot.
Therefore, Duan Qinglang felt that it was enough for the three of them to kill Chu Mu. Not only was it enough, but it was also a bit of a waste of effort. The three of them had always been cautious, and one of them was his younger brother, so they were very trustworthy.
However, to Duan Qinglang's surprise, the next morning, the Green Wolf Three Unique did not return. They were found dead on the side of the road a few miles away from Qinglan Town.
Duan Qinglang's eyes were bloodshot and murderous. He immediately mobilized the Green Wolf Gang to investigate who killed the three of them, his brother.
"Gang Master, what do you think? Could it be Chu Mu's doing?" The gang's military advisor, Mo Yong, muttered to himself for a moment before speaking.
"Impossible!" Duan Qinglang said decisively. His eyes were filled with killing intent, "According to the information provided by Qinglan Sword Sect, half a month ago, Chu Mu was only at the late seventh phase. Even if his cultivation speed was fast, he would at most be at the early stage of the 8th phase. Moreover, most of the disciples of the Sword Faction have not experienced life and death battles, so they are unable to display their full strength. It is absolutely impossible for them to be a match for the three of them. "
"Yes, I've seen their wounds. They were all killed in one blow, clean and tidy. To be able to do this, the person's Sword Qi cultivation is at least on par with theirs, and the person's swordsmanship is more exquisite than theirs. Moreover, the person must have a lot of fighting experience." Military Counselor Mo Yong nodded.
"Investigate. Investigate thoroughly. Find out who did it. I won't let him go." Duan Qinglang growled in a low voice, his killing intent incomparably cold. There was a fierceness that said that no matter who the other party was, he would make them pay the price. "Also, have you found out Chu Mu's identity?"
"Yes, he is a disciple of the Chu family in Kaiyang City." Mo Yong said. "Leader, the strength of the Chu family is much greater than that of our Qinglan Gang. It is not advisable to fight them head-on."
"I know, I don't intend to fight the Chu family head-on, but Chu Mu will definitely return to the Qingfeng Sword Sect. At that time, he will inevitably pass by Qinglan Town." Duan Qinglang said, a bloodthirsty smile hanging on the corner of his mouth. "When the time comes, set up an inescapable net, capture him alive, and torture him."
"Leader, don't worry. I have already ordered that once Chu Mu's traces are found, they will immediately take action. Even if he grows a pair of wings, he will not be able to escape." Mo Yong said with confidence in his eyes.
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The scorching sun shone in the sky. Chu Mu walked quickly on the sandy road, heading towards Kaiyang City.
Last night, he was intercepted by three people, but Chu Mu killed them instead. He also learned that the Qinglan Sword Sect was behind everything.
"Qinglan Sword Sect … In all likelihood, it is that old bastard Elder Yao Ri who is behind this." Chu Mu's heart was filled with killing intent. "That old bastard Yao Ri is extraordinary. He is a master of the Qi Transformation Realm. The gap between me and him is too big. I am not his opponent at all. I can only endure for now. When I am strong enough, I will definitely kill him. "
From the bodies of the three people he killed, Chu Mu found some silver, a few Qi Recovery Pills, Qi Gathering Pills, and Blood Staunching Pills. As for the other things, they were useless and worthless.
Although their swords were worth some silver, it was not convenient to carry them around, so Chu Mu did not touch them.
Chu Mu did not know the identities of the three people, nor did he know that there were people in Qinglan Town who hated him. When he returned, there would be a bloody storm.
He traveled during the day and rested at night to practice his swordsmanship. The next day, he woke up early to practice his swordsmanship. As for sword qi, because it was not suitable to be disturbed in the wild, he had to put it aside for the time being.
In the blink of an eye, another day passed and Chu Mu finally arrived at Kaiyang City.
The gates of Kaiyang City were wide open. On the left and right of the gate stood two armored swordsman guards with long swords at their waists. They were motionless like two statues. Their eyes were sharp and looked straight ahead. Their auras were swift and fierce.
There were many people coming in and out of Kaiyang City. Those who rode horses had to dismount when they arrived.
Chu Mu glanced at the two swordsman guards and used Qi Observation Technique. He found that both of them were seventh stage swordsmen, and their auras were condensed. They were obviously the kind of swordsmen who had experienced life and death battles.
In the past, Chu Mu still had a bit of fame in Mizang City. However, the current him, compared to a few months ago, had changed greatly. His temperament was also different. Therefore, those who weren't familiar with him wouldn't be able to recognize him.
"Halt. This is the Chu Family Mansion." At the gate of the Chu Family Mansion, two seventh stage swordsmen guards immediately grabbed the hilt of their swords and shouted when they saw Chu Mu coming.
"I am Chu Mu." Chu Mu did not stop walking as he said.
"Chu Mu?" The two guards looked at each other. At first, they were confused, but then they suddenly realized. They said disapprovingly, "So young master Chu is back. Please come in."
Chu Mu did not care about their attitude. They were only seventh stage swordsmen. In Chu Mu's eyes, they were like ants.
"He actually came back? It seems that he is different from a few months ago. He has changed a lot. I can't even recognize him. "
"It is the old master's seventieth birthday. It is normal for him to come back. As for the change, maybe his strength increased in the Azure Edge Sword Sect."
"That is right. Although it is only a low rank sword sect, it is still many times stronger than our Chu Family."
"This time, all the young masters and young ladies will come back. When they see Chu Mu, I wonder what will happen?"
"It is not our business. We just need to do our job as guards."
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"Stop. This is the Chu Family Mansion. You are not allowed to walk around." Chu Mu walked into the courtyard. As he walked through the corridor, he heard a shout from behind. He stopped and turned around. It was seven or eight young men and women of similar age.
When they saw Chu Mu, they were stunned. It took them a while to react.
"Oh … I was wondering who it was. So it is you, Chu Mu. You have changed a lot, haven't you? It seems that you are doing well in the Azure Edge Sword Sect. " Their tone was somewhat mocking, which made Chu Mu feel both familiar and disgusted. In his impression, these guys were the children of some of the attendants of the Chu Family. They often mocked and ridiculed Chu Mu.
He only glanced at them indifferently. These people's cultivation bases were all below Stage 7. They were even more unworthy of his attention. They were just a bunch of clowns.
He turned around and continued walking.
"Oh, you have improved." The face of the person who spoke immediately changed and he sneered. Chu Mu's actions made him feel belittled and he was secretly angry: "Speaking of which, there are some people who think that just because they entered the Sword Faction, they are amazing and look down on us. They think that their growth is very awesome and they are high above us, insufferably arrogant."
"Chu Mu, stop right there." No matter what this guy said, Chu Mu acted as if he did not hear him. Attitude determined height. It was like a well-mannered adult who could not be bothered to pay attention to a brat with no upbringing. This attitude completely angered the seven or eight young men and women.
Their expressions changed and they all rushed toward Chu Mu, forming a circle and surrounding Chu Mu.
"It has only been a few months. You have improved, right? Come, draw your sword. Let us see what kind of sword techniques you have learned in the Azure Edge Sword Sect. Don't waste our Chu Clan's resources. You have entered the Azure Edge Sword Sect and learned nothing. What a disgrace. "One of them mocked, while the others sneered.
"What are you doing?!" Suddenly, a loud shout was heard. Everyone turned around and their expressions changed. They were all smiling.
"Brother Chu Tian, we are not doing anything. We just saw Chu Mu return and wanted to say hello to him."
"Get lost if you are done." Chu Tian strode forward with a stern face. His voice was like a thunderclap, shaking the heads of seven or eight people. Their footsteps were unsteady, and they hurriedly retreated in a daze.
"You better not let us see you alone." One of them threatened Chu Mu in a low voice when he walked past him.
"Ah Mu, you are back." Chu Tian's figure was tall, half a head taller than Chu Mu. His shoulders were wide and thick, giving people a sense of steadiness. Looking at Chu Mu, he quickened his steps and walked over. The sternness on his face seemed to have been blown away by a breeze, replaced by a smile from the bottom of his heart. His tone was even a bit excited.
Chu Tian raised his hand to pat Chu Mu's shoulder, but his hand suddenly froze in mid-air. His eyes were wide open, filled with shock and disbelief. He looked like an atheist who had suddenly seen a ghost.