Chapter 479 - 285: Crisis

Chapter 479: Chapter 285: Crisis

"Is there a problem?"

Zhang Wen asked nervously. They had followed Leng Wuque for a long time, but they had rarely seen him wear such a solemn expression. He then heard Leng Wuque pause before asking:

"Lei Family Village is not a wealthy place. On top of that, drinking tea is a niche hobby these days. How could they possibly have such precious tea leaves? And why would they bring it to us at the exact moment we ran out?"

"We need to get out of here! Now!"

A chill shot up Leng Wuque’s spine, and he immediately roared.

But just as Leng Wuque finished speaking, an extremely sharp sound rang out from outside the door. The noise gave Zhang Wen and Zhao Wu goosebumps, because they both recognized it as the sound of swords being drawn.

But... a sound that immense? It must have been made by an untold number of people drawing their swords at once. Everyone present realized that true danger had arrived.

Hidden in the shadows, Li Ye’s expression also turned grim. He was an outsider in this whole affair. Moreover, as a close friend of Ling Zhongxing, he had his own understanding of these intricate schemes, which allowed him to see things more clearly.

’Take Lin Loulan’s plot, for example. He has clearly gone to such great lengths, even going through the trouble of trapping Su Xing on Sea Fish Island, all for this very moment.’

’Lin Loulan must be well aware that by exposing his plan now, both Lei Family Village and the Sea Fish Organization will likely be uprooted by Cang City’s special organization very soon. But in exchange, he gets to eliminate his greatest friend and rival. It’s a trade he’s more than willing to make.’

’It’s just...’

’I have to save Leng Wuque.’

Li Ye’s expression darkened. ’Normally, if Su Xing were by my side, this wouldn’t be a difficult task. But Su Xing’s whereabouts are unknown. With his strength, he probably isn’t in any real danger, but he’s most likely been trapped by something. That means I have to figure out how to face Lin Loulan’s world-shattering killing gambit all by myself.’

"So, we were a step too late..."

Leng Wuque said, his voice a mixture of acceptance and regret.

"Team Leader, Zhao Wu and I will go check it out. You’re powerless right now, Team Leader. Find a way to get out of here!"

With that, Zhang Wen and Zhao Wu turned without a second’s hesitation, threw open the main doors, and left the house. Raindrops from the sky above fell onto their blades, and likewise onto their teetering fates.

"It seems you’ve lost."

Li Ye’s voice suddenly spoke up.

"He may have won this round, but I haven’t lost everything yet." Leng Wuque wasn’t surprised by the sudden voice. He simply replied, "Let’s save the banter. We need to get out of this place first."

"That won’t be easy."

Li Ye shook his head. As he spoke, he swiped his right hand through the air, only to find the space around them firm and unyielding. This was clearly unusual. A Tier Eight Powerhouse should have no trouble tearing through ordinary space. There could only be one reason: someone had sealed the space around Lei Family Village.

"Your old rival really came prepared."

Li Ye gave a helpless wave of his hand and said with a wry smile. Leng Wuque, however, seemed to have expected this, merely shaking his head faintly.

"I never doubt his thoroughness. A move like this, one that completely cuts off our retreat, is something he would definitely use."

"However, he probably doesn’t know that Su Xing returned to Cang City with you. With a Tier Eight Powerhouse as powerful as yourself here, we might just have a chance to escape."

Leng Wuque’s words were blunt. No matter what schemes the enemy had cooked up, as long as they lacked the strength to defeat Li Ye, Leng Wuque would have a chance to escape. After all, the vast gap between Extraordinary Beings was not something that could be overcome with sheer numbers.

Unless, of course, the other side also had a Tier Eight, or even a stronger one. That would make things a bit more troublesome.

"Go. You head out first. I’m still in the shadows for now. If I stay hidden, I might be able to catch them by surprise. It’ll give us a better chance of winning."

Li Ye said after a moment of thought. It was obviously extremely dangerous outside, and a bad premonition was growing in his heart. He had to prepare for the worst.

But since he was already involved, there was no sense in backing down. Besides, this Team Leader Leng was Ling Zhongxing’s good friend, which gave him even more reason to ensure his safety.

Hearing this, Leng Wuque didn’t object. When it came to combat, Li Ye was undoubtedly more of an expert than he was. So, he wheeled himself to the door and pushed it open.

He discovered the area outside was swarming with the ordinary residents of Leng Family Village, as well as some who were clearly Extraordinary Beings from Jile Valley.

Standing in the middle of the crowd were three men: Lei Zhuang, a man in purple robes, and a burly man with a scar on his face, wielding a great saber. The three of them were clearly the highest in status.

"..."

Li Ye, hiding in the shadows, frowned. He stared at the ordinary humans, who possessed no Extraordinary power, and for a moment couldn’t figure out what the enemy was planning. He muttered to himself:

"These people... the residents of Lei Family Village... what are they doing here?"

"Residents of Lei Family Village, people from Jile Valley, Sea-Overturning Jiao, Profound Bird Ye Fei, and Lin Loulan."

Leng Wuque looked at their faces, some familiar, some strange, and spoke. "Heh. To think you’d muster such a lineup. I’m almost flattered."