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Chapter 136 The Terrifying Su Chen, and the Horrified Qiao Qiliang
"Is the prescription fake?"

Qiao Qiliang let out a soft cry, poked his head out, and only felt relieved when he saw that no one was around. Then he looked at Su Chen in disbelief.

If Su Chen had said the pill formula was fake before Hong Hai took it out, then he would have believed him 100%. But now that Hong Hai has taken out the pill formula and let various forces fight over it, how could the pill formula be fake?
Furthermore, there's something that doesn't make sense: if this is a fake elixir formula, why didn't Hong Hai bring it out sooner?
If it had been brought out earlier, and everyone had fought tooth and nail over it, so many members of the Hong family wouldn't have had to sacrifice themselves.

Therefore, after hearing Su Chen's words, he did not completely believe them, but only about 80%.

He looked at Su Chen and asked, "How did you determine that the pill formula was fake?"

Su Chen looked ahead and said, "Observe Hong Hai's behavior carefully. After the pill formula was lost, he didn't even chase after it. Instead, he just desperately killed the enemy. Isn't that strange enough?"

Upon hearing Su Chen's words, Qiao Qiliang looked over and indeed saw Hong Hai brutally killing the black-clad men who hadn't had time to escape.

"So, the real formula is still with Hong Hai?" Qiao Qiliang frowned slightly and asked.

Su Chen shook his head and said, "I'm not sure, let's keep an eye on it for now."

Seeing that Su Chen had no intention of leaving, Qiao Qiliang had no choice but to nod.

On the other side, the battle finally subsided under the relentless bombardment of Hong Shan and Hong Hai.

Looking around, two or three hundred corpses were piled up like mountains, and the air was filled with a strong smell of blood.

After this battle, only a little over thirty people remained in Hong's team.

Hongshan told everyone to rest on the spot for half an hour, and then had them carry out the bodies of their other companions and put them together.

Hong Hai has already sent a message by carrier pigeon to the Hong family, saying that they will send people to deal with the corpses soon.

As for the other corpses, the Hong family members did not spare any of them and took all their belongings.

Qiao Qiliang gritted his teeth and looked deeply dissatisfied as he saw the group looting the corpse.

"Oh dear, respect for the dead is paramount; how can you be so violent when touching a corpse?"

"That's too much! I let you touch a corpse, not a person!"

"Don't just touch the top, don't forget the bottom too, you know some people hide their treasures in their big ass."

"They're so bad, I should have been the one to do it."

"Uh, why are you looking at me like that?"

A moment later, Qiao Qiliang noticed the gaze Su Chen was casting and was taken aback.

Su Chen was embarrassed, his forehead covered in black lines. When did this guy develop such a strange habit?
He pressed down on the other person's head, gritting his teeth as he said, "Don't you think it's loud enough?"

"I was just teaching them how to loot corpses, haha." Qiao Qiliang chuckled a few times. He suddenly remembered that the person in front of him was a heavyweight in the world of corpse looting, and his own experience was nothing compared to the other person.

He asked awkwardly, "By the way, what do we do next?"

"Wait!" Su Chen uttered a single word.

"Wait?" Qiao Qiliang was taken aback. "Wait for what?"

Su Chen did not answer, because he was not sure if his idea was correct.

In the battle just now, what appeared to be a chaotic melee was actually divided into three categories among the various forces hostile to the Hong family.

One type focuses on dealing with the Hong clan, specifically targeting and killing members of the Hong clan's ranks.

One category focused on gold and silver jewelry; several of the fourteen large chests of gold and silver treasures were robbed.

One category focuses on formulas for Qi and Blood Pills. This category is the smallest, but its strength is considerable. The most obvious example is the Luo family.

Of course, some people fall into all three categories, but we won't discuss that for now.

According to Su Chen's observation, the Rebirth Sect should focus on the first type, specifically seeking revenge against the Hong family, while the Luo family should focus on the third type, willing to do anything to obtain the Qi and Blood Pill.

This also aligns with the information he obtained from Qiao Qiliang.

The current outcome is that the Luo family seized the elixir formula and left, and without the Luo family's restraint, the Rebirth Sect had no choice but to retreat.

However, compared to the Luo family, the Rebirth Sect's actions did not actually deal much damage to the Hong family.

At most, they killed some small fry, most of whom had joined the Hong family's forces and were not true members of the Hong family.

It's estimated that the Hong family wouldn't care how many people died.

He speculated that the original purpose of the Rebirth Sect was to kill Hong Shan.

Hong Shan was a martial artist at the Blood Transformation Realm. Killing him wouldn't be considered a huge loss for the Hong Clan, but it would be enough to make them feel bad.

However, Hong Hai's appearance caused the Rebirth Sect's plan to fail.

The reason he was unwilling to leave was that he was betting that the people of the Rebirth Cult would return again. Whether it was Hongshan or Honghai, they would have gained something as long as they killed one of them.

He couldn't say this to Qiao Qiliang, since the possibility was slim and he wasn't sure.

In addition, he had another guess.

That is, the Luo family discovered that the pill formula was fake, and then returned to seize the formula again.

Whether it's the Rebirth Sect or the Luo Clan returning, it doesn't matter to him. As long as someone returns to fight the Hong Clan, then his next plan can be implemented.

Otherwise, I'll have no choice but to take the risk myself.

The remaining members of the Hong family quickly packed up and then set off on their journey.

As they entered the canyon, an ambush was launched. Without the restraint of the Rebirth Sect and the Luo Clan, these people were no match for Hongshan and Honghai.

Hong Shan alone killed all of them, and the pockets of the more than thirty people in the group swelled even more.

Su Chen and Qiao Qiliang concealed themselves and followed behind the group, keeping a distance of about two hundred meters. They dared not get too close for fear of being discovered.

Just now, a group of people were discovered by Hong Hai for following too closely. None of them escaped; they all ended up with bulging pockets and became fertilizer.

It was this attack that caused the few remaining forces that were still observing to abandon their plans to follow the Hong family's group.

After following for several kilometers, only Su Chen and Qiao Qiliang remained at the rear of Hong's group.

Because of their strength and their distance from the Hong clan's group, Hong Shan and Hong Hai never discovered them.

As the sun sets in the west, a crimson glow envelops the earth.

Hong Shan and his group had already left the Funiu Mountains, but were still in the wilderness. As the sun was about to set, they stopped and prepared to set up camp.

Su Chen and Qiao Qiliang watched from afar as they set up their tents, then had a barbecue, ate, washed up, and rested.

"At this point, will anyone still make a move?" Qiao Qiliang asked weakly after following for almost a day.

Su Chen didn't say anything, but quickly set up a resting place, took out some dry food, and handed it to the other person.

Qiao Qiliang couldn't eat, but he was so hungry that he had no choice but to eat a few bites to fill his stomach.

Su Chen sat on the ground, chewing slowly while keeping an eye on his surroundings.

The night is getting darker.

The slumbering earth let out a roar that did not belong to it; it was the night of the wild beasts' hunt.

Unfortunately, they were no match for the Hong family and suffered a bloody lesson, never daring to approach the Hong family's camp again.

Time passes bit by bit.

The Hong family sent a few people to guard the area, while the rest went into their tents to rest.

Qiao Qiliang was also feeling a bit tired, so Su Chen told him to go to sleep first. He closed his eyes to rest while waiting.

I do not know how long it has been.

In front of Hong's camp.

A faint rustling sound could be heard, but since Hong Shan and the others were too far away to notice it.

Beneath the dense jungle, several figures lurked, their dark eyes fixed on the Hong clan's camp.

"Vice Master, there are six guards, both overt and covert. Should we take action and eliminate them?"

He Quan glanced around and then said that there were four guards openly guarding the area near the Hong family's camp, and two guards secretly guarding it. He had a clear view of them all.

“You can’t make a move, or you’ll be discovered. I’ll handle it,” Ding Yi said, shaking his head with a cold smile.

The Hong family probably didn't expect them to launch a surprise attack!

Upon hearing this, the group remained silent. The five senses of those at the Blood Moving Realm are beyond the reach of ordinary people. They might be able to deceive the Bone Forging Warrior without making a sound, but they might not be able to deceive the Blood Moving Warrior.

Ding Yi is the most suitable person to take the lead.

Looking around and taking in the surrounding environment, Ding Yi's gaze quickly fell on the six guards in the light and shadow.

He held his breath, composed himself, and then leaped out, his ghostly figure floating silently in the darkness.

In no time, Ding Yi had dealt with all six guards without alerting Hong Shan and Hong Hai inside the tent.

He went to the back of the tent, took out a short incense stick that was only five centimeters long from his pocket, lit it, and let the incense smoke seep into the tent.

"Deputy Master."

A moment later, He Quan and the others, who had been lying in wait, saw that Ding Yi had succeeded and got up to join him. This was a sleeping potion called "Instant Kill," which was colorless and odorless. As long as one smelled it, it would take effect in just one breath, and even a Bloodthirsty martial artist could be knocked out.

Ding Yi waved, signaling He Quan to lead his men into Hong Hai's tent, while he led the rest of his men into Hong Shan's tent.

The Hong clan's forces consisted of three camps, but once Hong Shan and Hong Hai were dealt with, the rest were no threat.

Before the operation, everyone took the antidote, so they were not worried about being poisoned.

After assigning tasks, He Quan led his men away, and Ding Yi did not waste any time, quietly walking into the tent.

The tent wasn't large, and Hong Shan's figure could be spotted at a glance. With his two-meter height, he was a striking figure wherever he went.

"on!"

He waved his hand, and the remaining people immediately nodded and walked towards the others.

Click.

They acted swiftly, eliminating everyone except Hongshan in no time.

In the blink of an eye, only Hongshan Mountain remained at the very front.

Ding Yi walked towards Hongshan step by step, and soon arrived in front of Hongshan.

Seeing Hong Shan sleeping like a log, Ding Yi smiled. In the end, he would still die by his own hand.

boom!
Just as he was about to make a move against Hongshan, a crashing sound came from next door, and then he saw a figure flash past his eyes.

"not good!"

Ding Yi was startled, realizing that something had happened to He Quan's side. It must be that Hong Hai hadn't been poisoned and was now making a move against He Quan and the others.

"No, we have to get there and help right away."

He quickly came up with an idea and raised his hand to kill Hong Shan, but at that moment, a pair of tiger eyes suddenly opened, staring at Ding Yi with murderous intent.

"die!"

Hong Shan uttered a single word, and a gigantic palm appeared out of thin air, instantly filling Ding Yi's entire pupil.

The steel-like hand slammed upwards, exhaling a fierce gust of wind that caused the surrounding air to crackle and pop, hurtling towards them with a whistling sound as if it could pierce through rocks and split clouds.

The sudden turn of events startled Ding Yi, his pupils contracted sharply, and a chill ran up his spine, rushing straight to his brain and instantly spreading throughout his body.

boom!
In a flash, Ding Yi instinctively raised his hands to block in front of his chest. Suddenly, the sound of clashing metal and galloping horses rang out, and his body was lifted off the ground and blasted several meters away.

Fortunately, there were tents behind him. Ding Yi shuddered, released his remaining strength, and then stomped his feet hard to quickly stabilize himself.

"Deputy Leader!"

The people around were shocked by this sudden turn of events, and then exclaimed in surprise.

Ding Yi shook his head and said, "I'm fine. You guys go out and support He Quan first."

The sounds of battle could be heard from next door. Ding Yi had only suffered minor injuries and was not in any serious danger for the time being.

"it is good!"

Upon hearing this, the group did not hesitate, turned around and ran out of the tent to support He Quan.

"The Rebirth Cult is truly a persistent ghost!"

Three breaths later, only Ding Yi and Hong Shan remained in the tent. Hong Shan had already recognized Ding Yi's identity, his teeth were grinding, and his anger was almost overflowing from his eyes.

When he realized someone had poisoned him, he held his breath, but it was too late. He had no choice but to pretend to be asleep to remove the poison.

Although he had the opportunity to warn others, he didn't do so, because doing so would have alerted them.

He wanted to wait until he recovered so he could crush the heads of all those scheming bastards.

Unfortunately, it was too late. He only regained his strength after Ding Yi had killed everyone else.

Just then, he heard a commotion next door, so he decided to drop the pretense and make a direct and forceful move.

Unfortunately, Ding Yi reacted quickly, and this move failed to kill his opponent directly.

"However, I will kill you tonight!" Hong Shan sneered, and before he finished speaking, he made his move.

The two clashed in the blink of an eye, their fists striking each other with raw force, a pure contest of strength and skill that made the battle incredibly intense.

boom!
The tent couldn't withstand the impact of the two people's strength; the already flimsy wooden poles cracked instantly, and the entire tent collapsed with a roar.

Upon seeing this, Ding Yi and Hong Shan each took a few steps back, then leaped away and rushed outside the tent.

Meanwhile, another major battle was taking place outside, with He Quan and his men fighting against Hong Hai.

Hong Hai's pupils narrowed slightly when he saw Hong Shan and the collapsed tent, but he didn't say anything.

"It really is Hong Hai!" Ding Yi looked at Hong Hai, surprised and somewhat regretful. If Hong Hai had been poisoned and passed out, he would have kept the Hong family here tonight no matter what.

"Kill them!"

Hong Hai roared and moved, attacking He Quan and the others. His anger was released with each move, each move carrying immense power. Although he was fighting against many, he created an aura of invincibility.

On the other side, Hong Shan stomped his foot, and his body shot out like a cannonball, instantly appearing in front of Ding Yi. The two quickly clashed, their figures flashing, a contest not only of strength but also of speed.

In the distance, two pairs of eyes were fixed on the fierce battle ahead. Qiao Qiliang, who had been awakened, looked at Su Chen and clicked his tongue, saying, "I didn't expect you to actually get your chance."

Su Chen just smiled. It was a bit too early to talk about opportunities now.

"withdraw!"

Sure enough, less than half a minute later, the two heard Ding Yi's shout, and they couldn't help but look at each other with bitter smiles on their faces.

This is too fast!
As Ding Yi finished speaking, He Quan and the others retreated without lingering for the fight. They were no match for Hong Hai at all, and after only a few exchanges, they were all slightly injured.

If the stalemate continues, it is unknown whether Hong Shan will be killed by Ding Yi, but they will definitely be killed by Hong Hai.

Ding Yi also looked helpless. He could handle Hong Shan alone, but with Hong Hai next to him, he had no choice but to retreat.

However, before leaving, he wanted to avenge the slap he had just received.

"stop!"

Hong Shan's voice made Ding Yi sneer inwardly. Hearing the whooshing sound behind him, Ding Yi suddenly stopped and then struck out with a palm.

With a palm strike that pierced the air, a powerful gust of wind swept through, and Hong Shan, brimming with momentum, unleashed a furious punch, slamming it fiercely towards Ding Yi.

boom!
A deep thud suddenly rang out, causing both of them to stumble back several steps.

puff!
Ding Yi swayed slightly, a flush rising to his face, and blood seemed to trickle from the corner of his mouth. He clutched his chest, his expression grim, and said, "You're ruthless!"

After saying that, he leaped into the air and disappeared into the forest.

"Where to go!"

Seeing that Ding Yi was injured, Hong Shan was not about to give up. So he roared and turned into a blur as he chased after him.

"Don't chase!"

Seeing this, Hong Hai reached out and called out, but Hong Shan had already disappeared.

This made Hong Hai's face darken. He really wanted to tell Hong Shan that because he had used too much force, the poison had invaded his internal organs and he needed to be treated as soon as possible.

Before he could finish speaking, that brainless guy Hongshan chased after him.

Fortunately, there were no other enemies around, otherwise he would have really been at his wit's end.

Shaking his head and sighing, Hong Hai entered the tent, then sat cross-legged and began to use his internal energy to heal his injuries.

It's unclear what kind of poison the Rebirth Sect used. At first, the toxicity was indeed not strong, only causing dizziness. However, after he forcibly suppressed it, the toxicity became stronger as he mobilized his energy.

If his internal organs had not already been tempered, this deadly poison would probably have already eroded them.

Fortunately, it's not too late. You just need to use your strength to expel the toxins from your body to recover, but it will take some time.

"Who?"

Just as he was calmly healing his wounds, he suddenly heard footsteps outside the tent, and his expression changed drastically.

He opened his eyes, looked around, and observed with the help of the dim firelight.

Suddenly, a figure entered the tent and came to him. Seeing Hong Hai sitting cross-legged, the man smiled and said, "I knew I was right!"

at the same time.

Outside the camp, in the distance.

Qiao Qiliang stood there, stunned, a strange chill rising in his heart, making him feel cold all over.

Su Chen's words sent chills down his spine, but also made him marvel at Su Chen's audacity.

Only now did he truly understand Su Chen's purpose.

His real purpose was not just the formula for the Qi and Blood Pill, but also the lives of the Hong family, including Hong Shan and Hong Hai!
(End of this chapter)