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Chapter 474: I'll Kill You
Chapter 474: I'll Kill You
"It's not that I'm ignorant or incompetent, but the No Beef Sect demons' sorcery is truly unorthodox and beyond common reasoning..."
The Iron Horse Chamberlain charged towards Stone Horse Town, and various demons met him from afar. As a fierce battle ensued, about twenty li outside Stone Horse Town, near a desolate and dilapidated village, Meng Jia Er Gongzi, the second son of the Meng family, heaved a low, long sigh.
His earlier spells had been ruined, and his clever plan had backfired, causing him to suffer several major setbacks. This had left him with a temperamental and exceptionally angry disposition. However, as the Iron Horse Chamberlain rushed out, he slowly suppressed his anger.
He heaved a low sigh, and his face seemed to carry a hint of self-mockery, "It's just my bad luck to encounter so many No Beef Sect demons gathered here. But no matter what, if I mess up this task..."
"My family won't listen to me. I won't have another chance to fight for my destiny. I might even be sent to the Netherworld by my older brother to serve our ancestors!"
"..."
The maid who had been protecting him closely also understood the severity of the situation. She anxiously said, "Young Master, what should we do then?"
"Borrow soldiers!"
Meng Jia Er Gongzi clenched his teeth, and his eyes seemed to darken with a cold glint. He whispered, "Help me set up an incense altar. I'm going to borrow shadow soldiers from the Mansion Deity!"
"Borrowing shadow soldiers will create too much noise. There's no way to hide it from the Bright Province official. My mission will be completely ruined, but if I borrow shadow soldiers and crush this rebellious place, killing all these No Beef Sect demons, it will at least save face!"
"At least I won't have to worry about serving at such a young age."
"..."
Even the maid standing by his side was visibly startled by his words. She whispered, trying to dissuade him, "Young Master, borrowing shadow soldiers has a heavy price. Even with your status, you can't escape the consequences..."
"Do I have any other choice?"
Meng Jia Er Gongzi clenched his teeth, and his face seemed distorted by the flickering light of the lanterns around him. He stared intently at the direction of Stone Horse Town.
His hatred for the demons in Stone Horse Town was even stronger than that of the Iron Horse Chamberlain. He wished to personally eliminate the evildoers, but being born with a silver spoon, he wouldn't take such a risk in the town without knowing the situation.
But if he didn't borrow shadow soldiers, could he, a proud son of the Meng family, just stand by and watch?
Even if the Iron Horse Chamberlain with his thick skull managed to disperse the demons, what benefit would it bring him?
"Stop your nonsense and set up the incense altar!"
Seeing the young master's intense anger and determination, the maid's face also flashed with worry. She had wanted to persuade him to reconsider or consult the head steward first, but now she could only remain silent.
She personally set up the incense altar, covering it with a black cloth. On top, she placed three exquisite trays, two candles with eerie patterns, and an incense burner.
Then she turned to look at Meng Jia Er Gongzi and hesitated, "Young Master, which Mansion Lord do you plan to borrow soldiers from?"
Meng Jia Er Gongzi picked up a brush and held it in the air without writing. After deep thought, he whispered, "Only two Mansion Lords on the West Ridge Path can lend three thousand shadow soldiers."
"We can't consider the Bright Province Mansion Lord. The Kunzhou Mansion Lord is not on good terms with the Meng family. Moreover, that Mansion Lord was severely bullied by the Five Sins Demon, and all the wraiths under his command were taken away. It's unlikely that he can gather three thousand shadow soldiers, so..."
"At this time and distance, the only one who can lend me three thousand shadow soldiers is..."
"..."
After a moment of hesitation, he made a decision. He took a blank life slip and, after a brief pause, wrote: "Meng Family of the Spirit Channel, Second Son Sili, offers incense and fruit, sincerely praying to the West Ridge Netherworld's Most Holy True Monarch, requesting to borrow three thousand shadow soldiers to obey my command, exterminate the rebels, and restore order. I offer this as my true destiny..."
Seeing him so determined, he finished writing the life slip and came to the incense altar, preparing to borrow soldiers. The maid could only silently step aside, her face filled with worry.
With the Meng family's status, borrowing shadow soldiers from a Mansion Lord was not difficult. However, after borrowing the soldiers, no one could predict the outcome.
But Meng Jia Er Gongzi was already determined to burn the life slip on the incense altar. Suddenly, from the nearby forest, a flock of crows took flight, and the air seemed to turn more ominous.
The candles on the incense altar suddenly went out, and Meng Jia Er Gongzi felt something amiss. He quickly turned his head.
"A descendant of the prestigious Meng family, one of the Ten Surnames..."
From the forest, the sound of heavy horse hooves approached slowly. The dark night seemed to grow even darker, and even the light from the lanterns hanging around them couldn't reach that side.
They could barely make out a figure riding a horse emerging from the forest, staring fixedly at them. There seemed to be a hint of mockery in his voice, "Is this your true nature?"
"Hmm?"
Meng Jia Er Gongzi's face turned as cold as ice.
His maid was even more furious. She shouted at the figure on the horse, "How dare you! Who are you, a stray dog, to see a noble of the Meng family and not dismount and pay respects? Instead, you speak rudely!"
"There's no need for such arrogance."
The man on horseback was unaffected by the stern scolding from the maid, and he even chuckled, "In front of me, he doesn't even qualify to be called a noble. I didn't come here to argue with a big-footed maid, but to kill you all."
As he spoke, he drew the blade in his hand, and the horse beneath him also let out an excited snort.
He began to move faster, approaching them.
"What?"
Hearing this, the maid was startled, and even her mind felt slightly dizzy.
Behind her, Meng Sili, the Second Young Master of the Meng Clan, was even more astonished. For a moment, he couldn't imagine it. If it weren't for the loss of face, he would have even checked his ears at this moment. It wasn't that he was putting on airs; he genuinely thought he had misheard.
Has the world gone mad? In this remote wilderness, someone suddenly appears and wants to kill me?
When did the reputation of the Meng Clan, masters of spirit communication, become so worthless? Amidst the absurdity, he couldn't help but laugh again. He was already filled with anger, barely holding himself back from personally going to the town to kill someone. Only his status prevented him from doing something so undignified.
But now, there was someone so bold as to come right to his doorstep, as if the heavens knew of his suffering and sent someone for him to vent his anger on.
"Hmph..."
The man on horseback also spoke these words, and he had already started to urge his horse closer when the maid's shock was no less than that of the Second Young Master Meng. However, she quickly reacted, suddenly reaching into her collar and pulling out a white bone whistle.
She put it in her mouth and blew hard, producing a strange and sharp sound that echoed far into the night.
"Calling for help?"
Hearing the whistle, the black shadow on horseback narrowed his eyes.
For Hu Ma, his emotions at this moment were extremely complex, and he was so excited that his hands trembled slightly.
He was from the Meng Clan...
Even before this Lantern Festival Fair began, he hadn't thought that he could actually do something to the Meng Clan. Even though he knew that this guy had come to deal with the Hu Clan, he was still mainly thinking of running away.
After all, he had never faced a member of the Meng Clan, masters of spirit communication, and there was a Year-End Guardian Chamberlain by his side. The gap in strength was too great, and there was no way he could gain the upper hand.
But fate is truly mysterious...
With the appearance of the No Beef Demon, his skills had improved significantly. Moreover, the Year-End Guardian Chamberlain had already been dealt with by the No Beef Demon, freeing his hands. Knowing that the Meng Clan's heir was clearly here, how could he bear to hold back?
Why did he learn these skills if not to cut down someone when he wanted to?
So, Hu Ma suppressed his excitement and quietly approached.
Even Ma Ye, seeing that it was a member of the Meng Clan they were about to attack, held back and lightened his hooves, cooperating with Hu Ma's approach.
At this moment, they were already within ten zhang of the Second Young Master Meng, riding a fierce horse and holding a ferocious blade. This ten zhang distance was almost like an arm's length for a Year-End Guardian.
Moreover, with the signal, Monkey Wine must also be making preparations in secret?
He took a deep breath, feeling his scalp tingle with excitement, and his eyes narrowed.
Let's start with you and see what the Meng Clan is made of!
"Charge!"
As the whistle sounded, he suddenly squeezed his horse's belly, and Ma Ye understood, rearing up on its hind legs and charging straight towards the Second Young Master Meng.
In mid-air, Hu Ma unleashed all his skills, and the ferocious blade in his hand instantly rose, unleashing a relentless demonic gale that carried the might of a Mansion Guardian. He slashed fiercely towards the Second Young Master Meng, who was standing next to the incense altar.
Even the senior maid paled slightly at this sudden close-range attack.
She hadn't expected the newcomer to be so powerful.
Her heart was already flustered, but she clenched her teeth and, in a swift motion, drew a white bone sword. Her posture was strict and dignified as she faced Hu Ma head-on.
"Clap!"
But at that moment, a hand suddenly rested on her shoulder, and the senior maid, against her will, couldn't move and was pushed to the side.
"Move aside!"
Then, the Second Young Master Meng behind her, with a fierce and sinister expression, charged towards Hu Ma. "You blind, arrogant demon, do you really think this young master is powerless and will let you offend me?"
As he spoke, he took a sudden step forward, facing Hu Ma directly, his eyes unwavering in the face of the ferocious malevolent qi.
A pampered hand reached out and grabbed towards Hu Ma's ferocious blade.
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