Chapter 606: The Harmful Head Mansion
Chapter 606: The Harmful Head Mansion
"The Yan family is truly formidable..."
"The Governor of Guazhou is at your beck and call, the Iron Threshold King answers your summons, and you even have an unfathomable ancient demoness in your midst..."
Seeing the Yan family's display, even Hu Ma couldn't help but exclaim, "But the most formidable thing is..."
"...You dare to imprison such a group of evil spirits within your own home? How many people do you have in your family to do such a thing?"
"..."
As soon as he saw the Yan family's fury and their true capabilities, instead of feeling worried, he couldn't help but laugh.
Just as the Yan family's iron gate closed and the wails of ghosts and spirits resounded all around, he lifted his foot and kicked Mr. Chunsheng's snake body aside.
Then, facing the overwhelming might of the Yan family, he pointed his sword and shouted impatiently, "Wandering Ghost Enforcers, listen up! Charge into the Yan Manor and capture that ancient demoness..."
He couldn't help but shout out in urgency because that group of people seemed ready to charge forward on their own.
If he didn't give the order, there would be no one left by his side.
Indeed, it was fortunate that he shouted quickly, for from the perspective of outsiders, when the Yan family's might rose, anyone would want to observe the situation first. Yet, right at that moment, countless Wandering Ghost Junior Magistrates from his side rushed forward without hesitation. Their fearless and fearless demeanor startled both Lord Yan and the various martial arts experts:
"Where did the Pacifying Evil Office find so many martyrs? Even those we raised with heavy gold aren't this brave..."
"Could it be that the foundation of the Ten Surnames Sect is beyond our imagination?"
"..."
"..."
But amidst their astonishment, as the iron gate closed and the wails of ghosts and spirits filled the air, numerous small doors within the vast Yan family mansion also opened simultaneously.
A torrent of weapons and arrows poured forth as a group of family guards charged out, each clad in heavy armor and exuding a fierce killing aura.
Initially, the Yan family had followed the rules, only inviting martial arts experts and the Great Swordswoman to challenge them, without deploying their own guards.
The reason was simple: adhering to martial arts etiquette benefited everyone. If the Yan family had deployed their guards from the start, what would happen if the Pacifying Evil Office also sent their Golden Armored Warriors? Of course, this martial arts etiquette could only go so far. Once the iron gate closed, it was a fight to the death.
Not only the Wandering Ghost Enforcers, but no living soul within the mansion would be spared.
"Ouch! Are there more little monsters?"
The Wandering Ghost Enforcers at the forefront were startled to see so many people rushing out of the Yan family. They scattered in all directions, some climbing onto the roof, while others hid in the eaves.
Facing the fierce and heavily armored Yan family guards, none of them were afraid, but neither was there anyone selfless enough to take the initiative to confront them.
After all, in this generation of reincarnates, each was more ruthless with their words than the last, but few dared to truly unleash their killing intent.
Even when they seized those flags earlier, they mostly stunned or immobilized their opponents before taking the flags and leaving.
The Rabbit Mask, covered in the most blood, had actually knocked out the opponents with bricks, and the blood on its head had splattered onto itself, not from a clean kill.
To put it simply, after half a day in the Yan mansion, while it was lively, the only real casualties were caused by Hu Ma.
...The sweet potato roast was, after all, a minority.
Now, facing the overwhelming number of Yan family guards, they scattered in all directions, unwilling to immediately resort to killing. They preferred to observe the situation first.
However, to onlookers, it appeared as if they had truly been driven away.
Even Lord Yan, who had always wondered why these people didn't kill him to vent their anger, couldn't help but feel delighted upon seeing this: "These martial artists are indeed not up to par."
"No matter how rampant they are, they are weak before real blades and guns. If my Yan family guards can disperse them, what chance do they stand when the Iron Threshold King's army arrives?"
"..."
"It seems that you're the one who must take the lead..."
By Hu Ma's side, the Red Wine Miss frowned at the chaotic scene and said, "Some matters require bloodshed to be taken seriously."
"But the reincarnates of this generation do have soft hands. If the previous generation's reincarnates were here, any one of them could make the Yan family unable to find even a live dog."
"..."
"I understand."
Hu Ma nodded and then scanned the night sky, asking, "What about the others?"
"Compared to the Earthbound Snake Spirit, the Yan family's alchemy is the most pressing matter now. We can't let the key figures slip away."
"We'll need to sort out the details later!"
"..."
"Are you talking about the one who just ran away?"
A faint, cold smile appeared in the eyes behind the Red Wine Miss's mask as she said, "Rest assured, Xiao Bai is keeping watch outside!"
"She's the most cautious one. One Life Pavilion once put Grass Heart Hall in a difficult position, causing trouble for everyone. One misstep, and they faced obstacles at every turn."
"Although she claims not to care about Grass Heart Hall, now that she has a chance to catch One Life Pavilion's mistakes, do you think she'll let it go?"
"..."
Upon hearing the name of Miss White Wine, Hu Ma felt relieved and smiled, "So she's here too?"
Miss Red Wine replied, "Who wouldn't want to see the excitement? But she's cautious and is hiding outside."
Hu Ma nodded, "And the others?"
Miss Red Wine's face carried a hint of arrogance as she said, "Leave it to me."
"Impressive!"
Hu Ma suddenly felt a newfound respect, realizing that working with Miss Red Wine was much easier than collaborating with Miss White Wine and Er Goutou.
She was a master of the performing arts, with sharp eyes, a quick mind, and thoughtful consideration. She had thought of things he couldn't even imagine.
Now that she was here to lead the charge, what was there to worry about? Feeling relaxed, he took a step forward and lifted the Punishment Official Saber, taking a deep breath before blowing forcefully at the black bone on the hilt.
"Hula!"
The Yan family guards, who had emerged from the depths of the mansion, were initially brimming with killing intent, but this malevolent energy blew them off balance, causing them to stumble and fall.
Many of them tumbled, their killing intent momentarily suppressed, leaving them dazed and confused.
"Hmm?"
Although Hu Ma witnessed the effect, he found it peculiar.
The black bone on the Punishment Official Saber exuded an intense malevolent energy. Blowing it away with a breath should have, at the very least, left these guards in a daze, unable to recover for a good while. Yet, they merely fell to the ground and quickly struggled to get back up, seemingly undaunted and still ready for battle.
As these thoughts raced through his mind, Hu Ma brandished the saber, deflecting the barrage of crossbow arrows with the blade. He focused his gaze, determined to uncover the secrets of the Yan family.
"Be careful, Senior Magistrate..."
Just then, a voice called out from a snake-masked figure hanging on the beam beside him, "The Yan family is more formidable than they seem. On the surface, they appear as mere officials, studying the classics and avoiding unorthodox methods. But deep down, they've mastered the skills of a sect."
"Their mansion is not ordinary; it was built with the expertise of the Harmful Head Sect."
"It took generations of the Yan family to gather countless skilled craftsmen and employ unorthodox methods to construct this place, connecting it with the Imperially Bestowed Iron Gate. It's been impenetrable for a long time."
"If you underestimate them because they don't seem to have any experts, you'll be in for a big loss. This mansion itself is a formidable expert."
"Even those who have crossed the bridge may not find it easy to navigate this place freely."
"Moreover, the Harmful Head Sect suppresses wandering ghosts. Your wandering ghost techniques will be at a disadvantage here."
"..."
"Hmm?"
Hu Ma's mind suddenly became clear as he understood the reminder, and he glanced at the speaker, seeing only a pair of eyes.
He vaguely recognized the voice, thinking it might belong to Miss Red Wine's associate from Anzhou, code-named 'Bamboo Leaf Green'.
"Then, where is the weakness of this mansion?" Hu Ma asked.
Bamboo Leaf Green chuckled, "It lies deep within the mansion, on the four stakes."
"How do you know so much?" Hu Ma smiled.
"Their Ancestor owes me gambling debts. I know all their secrets, even the location of their treasure vault," Bamboo Leaf Green replied with a smile.
'Reincarnates truly have incredible powers...'
Hu Ma was amazed, now fully aware of the Yan family's capabilities.
The Harmful Head Sect specialized in controlling others through objects, and its members were often craftsmen, feng shui masters, well diggers, and architects. The mansions they built were indeed formidable.
No wonder these wandering ghost junior magistrates scattered upon seeing the family guards. They were waiting for others to take the lead, and their keen eyes didn't miss a thing.
Most reincarnates in this generation avoided crossing the bridge, and even those who did were unlikely to take the initiative. This had been a weakness for reincarnates over the years.
But not taking the lead wasn't a problem. It was much easier to see through the opponent's strengths and weaknesses. In a battle of sects, ignorance could be deadly.
Since it was the Harmful Head Sect, it was simple. "You mentioned that the Harmful Head Sect suppresses wandering ghosts, and now I understand the source of the Yan family's confidence..."
He paused for a moment, then asked, "But surely there must be a sect that can counter the Harmful Head Sect's techniques?"
As he spoke, his gaze shifted to the shadows beside the Yan family mansion's gate, where two figures had just sneaked in while the gate was closing. One of them called out, "Miss Wu Ya, lend me your strength! It's said that witchcraft counters the Harmful Head Sect..."
"Help me break the ghostly things in this mansion!"
"..."
"Huh?"
From the shadows emerged Miss Wu Ya's surprised and beautiful face.
Even more surprised was Lao Suandan, who nearly cursed aloud, "What's going on?"
"We were just about to enter and take a look, and now we're being called out. If you want her to break the Yan family's mansion, why not let her do it alone?"
(End of Chapter)
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