Chapter 2769 - 2772: The Great Hero and Champion in a Foolish Woman’s Eyes

When Ling Xiao heard Huyan Hong’s plea for help, he sneered, "Am I still useless now?"

"No! I am the useless one. I was blind."

Huyan Hong shook her head.

"Slap yourself twice, and I’ll save you!"

Ling Xiao really didn’t want to save this kind of woman, but objectively speaking, she had been kind to him, so he had no choice but to help.

So he decided to give her a small punishment.

"Slap!"

"Slap!"

Without thinking, Huyan Hong slapped herself twice.

Even though her neck was being strangled, her hands were still free to move.

"Boy, if you want her to live, you’d better let me go."

The leader roared.

Ling Xiao simply ignored him and flicked his hand lightly.

The leader instantly felt pain in his throat, and blood dripped down.

Huyan Hong stood there, trembling, waiting for fate’s decision.

When she found the bandit leader behind her released his grip, she collapsed to the ground.

No one saw what Ling Xiao did.

Huyan Lan and the two guards only saw a mysterious second shadow appear behind the leader.

That’s all.

At this moment, whether it was Huyan Lan, Huyan Hong, or the two guards, they suddenly realized that Ling Xiao’s previous words were not empty boasts.

Within a few moves, he had slain all the Frost Cold Four Oddities—such strength was beyond their imagination.

This proved that even if Tuo Ba Yu hadn’t intervened, Ling Xiao could ensure everyone’s safety.

"Let’s continue on our way."

Ling Xiao said calmly.

"Yes!"

The two guards now regarded Ling Xiao as a deity. As soon as he signaled to move, they quickly jumped into the carriage, ready to set off.

This time, Ling Xiao didn’t sit on the wagon with the two girls but moved towards the mounts left by the Frost Cold Four Oddities.

These were four fierce beasts, the Ice and Snow Lions.

Ling Xiao chose the most formidable one and rode on it directly.

The Monster Beasts, being intelligent, dared not resist, seeing Ling Xiao easily kill their master.

"You stay behind, I’ll go ahead and clear the way to avoid further trouble."

Ling Xiao called out, riding the Ice and Snow Lion and swiftly galloping forward.

The carriage also began to move, but naturally, it was slower than the Ice and Snow Lion.

"Sister, it seems that the boy is angry; you really shouldn’t have spoken about him like that."

Huyan Lan sighed as she watched Ling Xiao’s back.

She had always been searching for a hero, yet she didn’t realize the hero was right in front of her.

Although she hadn’t said anything excessive, she had looked down on Ling Xiao, and now she regretted it.

"But he’s still no match for Brother Yu!

Moreover, he’s too scheming; despite his strength, he didn’t act earlier. If Brother Yu hadn’t appeared, he might not have protected us.

And besides, Alan, didn’t you notice? He knew the Frost Cold Four Oddities weren’t dead but didn’t tell Brother Yu—he’s definitely harboring ulterior motives. No matter how strong such a person is, it’s best not to get too involved with him.

Unlike Brother Yu, whose heart is open and straightforward.

I think, even though he saved me, he proved too narrow-minded, even requiring me to ask for help; such bullying of girls, Brother Yu would never do.

That’s the true hero, the real brave one!"

Although Huyan Hong no longer dared to call Ling Xiao useless, in her heart, Ling Xiao’s rescue became sinister, while Tuo Ba Yu’s foolishness turned into candidness.

A woman like this, once prejudiced against someone, can truly find any reason to justify it.

"It’s not that bad."

Huyan Lan blinked, saying, "Sister, I think you have a bit of prejudice. Still, there’s no denying that Little Brother’s strength should be greater than Brother Yu’s.

Brother Yu didn’t kill the Frost Cold Four Oddities, but he did."

"Nonsense, didn’t you see how amazing Brother Yu’s swordsmanship was? It was as enchanting as that of a Sword Immortal.

As for that guy, he’s just skilled in surprise attacks. In terms of strength, he’s definitely not as good as Brother Yu.

The reason Brother Yu didn’t kill the Frost Cold Four Oddities was simply that he was careless. How can anyone be as cunning as that guy?

Only sly and despicable people can see through the deceitful tricks of those four monsters.

It’s normal that Brother Yu, being too upright, didn’t see through it."

Huyan Hong defended.

Despite understanding that her words were somewhat of a stubborn argument,

she insisted because she couldn’t accept the possibility of Ling Xiao being stronger than Tuo Ba Yu.

Huyan Lan blinked her big eyes, indifferent to her sister’s words.

Her mind was relatively clear, even though she had been enchanted by Tuo Ba Yu’s magnificent entrance earlier.

However, on reflection, does a grand entrance necessarily equate to great prowess?

On the other side, Ling Xiao was unaware of the girls’ discussions and had no interest in what they said.

He was more concerned with the Red Demoness.

Less than a mile ahead was Frosty Town.

In Frosty Town, there is a large mansion—the Talbot Estate.

Covering over two thousand acres, it’s extravagantly built, seeming even grander than some royal residences.

The Tuoba Clan is not only the largest family in Frosty Town.

They are also its de facto rulers.

Their Clan Leader is the town’s guardian.

Outwardly loyal to the Chen Royal Family, secretly colluding with Yun Zhong Feng.

The strongest Martial Artists are found in the Tuoba Clan within this town.

Only they possess experts with Hell Cultivation of the Yin-Yang Realm’s Eleventh Layer.

Such cultivation is considered high-level even in Thunder City and Demon Dragon City.

In this remote town, they are naturally paramount.

Passing through the city gates, Huyan Hong presented the wedding invitation.

The gate guard accepted a bribe and let them through.

Frosty Town is not only larger than Yuhua Town but also more prosperous, feeling even better than Eight Immortals County City.

But they were not here to sightsee, so they headed straight for the Talbot Estate.

Outside the grand gate, people came continuously to offer congratulations.

The gifts brought by Huyan Hong and Huyan Lan were substantial but not impressive compared to others.

Moreover, they were just two young girls, so once inside, they were mostly overlooked.

Even the carriage received no help in being moved.

Helpless, they could only inquire and together move the carriage to the stables.

Ling Xiao, on the other hand, placed the Ice and Snow Lion into the Beast Ring to avoid trouble.

This kind of Monster Beast, even in the Tuoba Clan, should be quite rare.

He had to be cautious.

"You two, tie the horses over there—there’s space."

Huyan Hong saw an empty trough and called to the two guards.

As for the wagon, they could just leave it aside; probably no one will steal it.

"Hold on! Where did these ignorant bumpkins come from? Is this stable something you can use as you please? They’re prepared for honored guests."