Free Web NovelChapter 1169: Chapter 1168: Martial Arts Experts
Now that Yanran already has the steel claws, this short sword belongs to Ba Lv. From then on, Ba Lvluo uses this short sword as her weapon.
If she had her weapon in hand now, one could say she would be chasing the enemies, and perhaps, this battle would have been long over.
For an ordinary person, being unarmed versus having a weapon leads to completely different outcomes, even more so for Ba Lv surrounded by enemies.
After this lesson, she would likely carry her sharp short sword with her at all times.
Facing the enemies attacking Ba Lvti, Yanran did not say a word. She didn’t even make a sound before launching a ruthless attack on the enemy.
The first enemy under attack didn’t even notice her presence.
Yanran silently appeared behind him, and with a quick slash of the steel claw at the enemy’s neck, he suddenly froze, standing dumbfounded as blood spurted from the wound.
When Yanran attacked the second enemy, he noticed something was wrong with his companion, but he too fell to Yanran.
A sharp spike had pierced his heart from behind.
This enemy also died without a sound.
As the bodies of these two enemies fell to the ground, the other enemies attacking Ba Lvti realized this terrible threat, judging from the situation that they couldn’t face this woman who appeared out of nowhere, and so they began to flee.
In their panic, these two enemies forgot the terrifying bird overhead.
Just a few steps away from Ba Lv, the impatient Flaming Firebird swooped down from midair, spewing a long flame from its mouth, engulfing the two enemies in fire.
Their cries were futile, and seconds later, they fell to the ground, their bodies still burning and illuminating the surroundings of Zhou Country.
As Ba Lvti struggled helplessly against the enemy attack, Yanran arrived just in time.
Yanran was someone noticed for her exceptional athletic talent since childhood. Apart from strength, her shortcoming — unsurprising for a woman — she had a perfect athlete’s potential.
Moreover, her will had been further honed in the harsh environment of Nameless Planet. She was more diligent and resilient than most, and when she embarked on the path of training under Jiang Cheng’s guidance, her progress was astonishingly rapid.
Someone with such skills, facing the enemy with a calm and cold heart, would be truly unlucky for her enemies.
The group of enemies surrounding Ba Lvti was indeed unlucky, as they all perished under Yanran’s sudden and fierce attack.
Intimidated by Yanran’s prowess, the others did not dare to continue their actions.
The scene suddenly calmed down.
"How are you?" Yanran asked Ba Lvti, treating this girl who was younger than her almost like a sister.
Ba Lvti tried to move, lifted her head, and said bitterly to Yanran, "I’m exhausted."
Yanran looked around, noticing that the enemy shadows around Zhou Country had already vanished.
"Come on," Yanran supported Ba Lvluo, watching her stand upright, then bent down, "I’ll carry you on my back."
Ba Lvluo did not stand on ceremony as she knew this wasn’t the time for pleasantries. The enemy was still lurking around, and any slip would invite an attack.
"Are you sure?" Ba Lvti asked.
"Get on and you’ll know," Yanran replied to Ba Lvluo.
Ba Lvluo climbed onto Yanran’s back: "How is it, can you manage?"
"Yes, though you’re heavier than I imagined," Yanran spoke to the Flaming Firebird, "Feathers, stay alert and report any enemy in time."
"Caw—" the Flaming Firebird responded to Yanran.
And so, Yanran carried Ba Lv away from there, their voices blending into the deep night.
"Yanran, your body is so soft, unlike those trained women with all muscles," Ba Lvluo now in a good mood, couldn’t help talking.
"Don’t talk!" Yanran, not willing to dwell on this topic with Ba Lv, responded tersely.
"Come on, it’s the truth, how could you be so intolerant," Ba Lv still feeling wronged.
"Sister! We haven’t escaped danger yet, is this the right time to talk about this?" Yanran was exasperated with Ba Lvti for bringing such things up now.
"Alright, alright," Ba Lv surrendered, "I won’t say anything, okay?"
But within minutes, she spoke again, "Tell me, your body—"
"Shut up!" Yanran commanded.
"I’m just asking," Ba Lvti’s voice was tinged with grievance.
"Do you want to walk on your own? Your spirit seems fine!" Xuran remarked.
Ba Lvluo fell silent.
When they returned to the inn’s room, Jiang Cheng was already there waiting for them. Seeing Yanran supporting Ba Lvti, he asked, "Did someone attack you? Ba Lvti, are you injured?"
Ba Lvti promptly responded, "Not injured, just exhausted. I’m feeling better now."
The three sat down in Jiang Cheng’s room. Yanran poured a glass of water for Ba Lvti, and after seeing her down it in one gulp, poured another: "Drink slowly, careful not to choke."
Ba Lvluo gratefully smiled at her, sipping the water slowly.
After Ba Lvti finished drinking, Jiang Cheng began asking, "Tell me, what happened?"
Thus, Ba Lvti recounted the night’s incidents.
Moreover, she described in detail how she was attacked by those people. She wasn’t trying to hide her own shortcomings using their strength, but rather believed that the clearer she described the situation, the more accurately Jiang Cheng and Yanran could judge it.
"It seems your opponents aren’t just ordinary thugs," Jiang Cheng commented, "From your description, these people are trained martial artists."
Ba Lvluo nodded, "I think so, too. Ordinary thugs wouldn’t be this skillful. From my perspective, these people don’t have to be thugs. With their skills, they’d do better in a place like Bordeaux, which values combat abilities."
"So, who exactly are they?" Yanran asked Jiang Cheng.
Jiang Cheng thought for a moment, then shook his head, "That’s difficult to say."
He told Yanran and Ba Lvti, "With the upcoming tournament, many participants have come here from all over, making it hard to determine where they’re from. However,"
Jiang Cheng’s eyes turned cold, "the attack on Ba Lv is undoubtedly linked to those thug leaders. It’s unclear whether some of them planned it, or if they were all involved."
