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A mere Oba Family wasn't worth his personal involvement.
The most terrifying aspect of an Alchemist was their network; a high-ranking Alchemist could rally a host of powerful allies with just a call.
Although he was only a Fourth-Rank Alchemist, he was already beginning to show his prowess in this area.
Xiao Zhan and the three Elders were delighted upon hearing this. They were determined to handle this matter flawlessly!
On the other side, Jia Liebi and Oba Dun were in a dilapidated house near the Xiao Family.
"Strange, what's going on? Why hasn't there been any news of Han Li appearing at the Xiao Family?"
Oba Dun frowned, inwardly cursing the incompetence of the spies.
Jia Liebi also found it odd; this shouldn't be happening.
At that moment, there was a knock on the door.
"Come in."
Jia Liebi said.
Seeing the person who entered, Jia Liebi's eyes narrowed.
This was the person Jia Liebi had assigned to liaise with the Xiao Family, responsible for relaying messages from them.
But according to the plan, he shouldn't be here right now.
The newcomer seemed to understand Jia Liebi's confusion and subtly shifted his gaze.
Bowing to the two of them, he said, "Clan Leader, Lord Oba Dun, I just saw Han Li enter the Xiao Family through the side door.
Han Li seems to have gone to the marketplace first, and due to the route, he entered through the side door."
Jia Liebi instantly understood, a cold sweat breaking out on his forehead.
Han Li must have discovered the ambush and found a way to bypass all the surveillance, entering the Xiao Family undetected.
To ensure the plan proceeded smoothly, the Xiao Family had used this excuse to subtly convey the message.
Jia Liebi felt a bit relieved that he had chosen to defect.
Otherwise, his Jia Family would have been wiped out today. The means of a Fourth-Rank Alchemist were beyond their comprehension.
"I see."
Oba Dun was still in the dark, nodding and feeling a sense of relief. If the ambush had failed and Han Li had escaped, they would have been as good as dead.
Jia Liebi glanced at Oba Dun without showing any emotion, relieved that he hadn't noticed anything amiss.
He inwardly cursed, "Idiot."
Jia Liebi composed himself and said to the person in front of him, "Ahem, well done. Continue to keep an eye on things."
He gave the person a meaningful look.
The person understood and nodded.
"Yes."
He then left.
Half an hour later, Su Yun left the Xiao Family and appeared at the main gate.
He slowly walked down the road, seemingly unaware of anything.
The spy's heart leaped with joy. "Quick, inform the Clan Leader!"
Jia Liebi and Oba Dun immediately received the news.
The two exchanged a glance. "Let's go!"
Su Yun soon arrived at a secluded spot.
At that moment, the people hiding in the shadows slowly emerged from their dark corners.
Leading them were Jia Liebi and Oba Dun.
Oba Dun gave a sinister smile.
"Master Han Li, it's been a while."
Su Yun inwardly sneered but remained calm on the surface.
"Oh, the two of you, such a grand setup, what's the purpose?"
"What's the purpose? How can Master Han Li still pretend to be ignorant at this point?"
Oba Dun let out a cackling laugh.
Villains die from talking too much.
Su Yun lightly sighed, not bothering to waste words.
"If that's the case, what's left to say?"
Seeing Su Yun still putting up a front even at the brink of death, Oba Dun couldn't help but feel irritated.
"Humph, attack! Send Master Han to hell!"
A sense of satisfaction flashed through Oba Dun's mind. The Fourth-Rank Alchemist he had once envied was about to die at his hands.
Cackling!
Before Oba Dun could laugh for long, Jia Liebi struck out with a palm.
"Wind Shape Palm!"
Jia Liebi's palm struck Oba Dun's back. Unprepared, Oba Dun was knocked to the ground.
Lying on the ground, Oba Dun spat out a mouthful of blood, his internal organs displaced, severely injured.
"You, you… Jia Liebi, you betrayed me!"
At that moment, cries of pain echoed from all around. Oba Dun looked up in shock to see that the Jia Family members had ambushed the Oba Family members.
Jia Liebi sneered. The moment he struck Oba Dun was the signal.
As soon as he acted, the Jia Family members simultaneously attacked the Oba Family members.
Footsteps echoed from all around as the Xiao Family reinforcements arrived!
Chaos ensued as the Xiao Family and Jia Family members joined forces to slaughter the Oba Family members.
The Oba Family was already at a numerical disadvantage, and now, with the surprise attack and their injuries, the battle was a one-sided massacre.
"Wind Shape Palm!"
Jia Liebi struck again, this time hitting Oba Dun's forehead.
"You…"
Oba Dun's eyes bulged, pointing at Jia Liebi, dying in disbelief.
Jia Liebi breathed a sigh of relief. Now there was no one to contradict his story.
Though he had come to defect, he had orchestrated this plan. If it were exposed, Han Li might still wipe out his Jia Family.
Su Yun watched from the side, not thinking much, and waited for the dust to settle.
In no time, most of the Oba Family members were killed on the spot, while a few managed to escape. The Xiao Family and Jia Family sent out a group to hunt them down.
Xiao Zhan approached Su Yun.
"Master Han, this isn't a place to talk. Why don't we move to the Xiao Family compound?"
Su Yun nodded and left the scene with Xiao Zhan, Jia Liebi hurriedly following.
The other three Elders of the Xiao Family didn't come; they were all out hunting the remaining Oba Family members.
The First Elder of the Xiao Family, eager to obtain a Qi Gathering Powder, was leading the charge.
The three elders of the Xiao Family usually stuck together, and the other two had been pulled along by the First Elder.
Arriving at the Xiao Family hall, they took their seats. Xiao Zhan clapped his hands, and a girl around fifteen or sixteen years old walked in to serve tea to Su Yun.
Xiao Zhan smiled and said, "This is the First Elder's granddaughter, Xiao Yu."
"Greetings, Master Han."
Huh?
Su Yun was slightly surprised. Xiao Yu?
Although he was curious, Su Yun remained calm on the surface and nodded.
"Ah, so you're the First Elder's granddaughter."
Those legs… hmm, they are quite long.
Xiao Yu was a bit nervous, having never been so close to such a prominent figure before.
She had seen Su Yun before, but only from a distance when he visited.
Su Yun took the teacup from Xiao Yu and waved her away.
"Thank you, Xiao Family and Jia Family, for your help. Otherwise, I might have met a tragic end."
Xiao Zhan and Jia Liebi quickly waved their hands.
Although Su Yun said this, they didn't dare take credit for it. With Su Yun's ability to evade the spies, he could have escaped even without their help.
(End of Chapter)