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The released northern barbarian seemed to sense something and looked around warily.

Xie Wanru quickly held her breath and hid even more closely with her two senior brothers in the shadows. If they could detect their presence, the other party was obviously not an ordinary person.

They wanted to fish, but unexpectedly, they became easy prey in other people's eyes.

The mysterious man spoke a few words in hushed tones to the northern barbarian and then handed him an envelope.

The northern barbarian took it, quickly stuffed it into his robes, and left in a hurry.

Seeing this, Xie Wanru became anxious. She knew that she could no longer hesitate. They had already made the deal, and if she didn't act now, she would miss this opportunity.

Just as she was about to show herself to stop them, she heard the mysterious man suddenly snort coldly, as if he had discovered their presence.

"Hmph, a mere few people from the Great Zhou Dynasty dare to follow my men?"

The mysterious man's voice was deep and sinister. He slowly turned around, wearing a strange mask that revealed only a pair of eerie eyes.

That gaze was particularly terrifying in the darkness of the night.

Xie Wanru was startled, but she did not back down. Instead, she stepped forward and shouted, "Who are you? Why have you kidnapped my third brother, Xie Yanting? Hand him over!"

Xu Ning and Xu Yang also appeared. This mysterious person had a strong aura, but if they really fought, they might not necessarily lose. After all, they didn't know the other party's strength and couldn't make any rash statements.

Master often says that there are heavens beyond heavens and people beyond people, so one should not be complacent.

The mysterious man laughed loudly, his laughter filled with sarcasm: "You think you can rescue Xie Yanting? You're dreaming!"

Xie Wanru gripped her sword tightly, glaring angrily: "Enough nonsense! If you don't hand over my third brother today, you'll have to walk over my dead body!"

No matter the opponent's strength, Xie Wanru will not back down.

Xu Ning was ready for a fight, and Xu Yang's hidden weapons were also ready. If this person had anything to harm Xie Wanru, they would take immediate action.

They had all practiced martial arts since childhood, but they lived on the mountain year-round and had almost no contact with the people down the mountain.

In other words, their only competition with ordinary martial arts practitioners was their sparring with Xie Wanru.

Xie Wanru is very capable; they sometimes suffer losses at her hands, so Xu Ning also felt that the people outside must be very capable.

The mysterious man did not rush to make a move, but said leisurely, "It's alright to tell you. Xie Yanting is currently being held in a secret location by us. But as you probably know, the people who want to capture your third brother are not just us, but also someone you know very well."

Xie Wanru's heart tightened, but she remained calm on the surface: "I will kill Xiao Yan! You don't need to think about him anymore."

The mysterious man sneered and tried to get closer to Xie Wanru. He had been told to expose his whereabouts to Xie Wanru and the others, but he didn't know why; his level didn't allow him to ask directly.

So he simply did as instructed. As for Xie Yanting, he had already been picked up by Xiao Yan's men, but they had also arranged for him to be among them so that they could keep track of his whereabouts.

Xu Ning misunderstood that he was going to attack his junior sister, so he suddenly stepped forward and stood in front of Xie Wanru, drawing his long sword and pointing the tip at the mysterious man, and shouted: "Don't even think about hurting your junior sister!"

The mysterious man stopped, his eyes behind the mask gleaming with a mocking light. He slowly spoke, "Hmph, who among you can stop me? However, I don't want to make things difficult for you today. But you want to save Xie Yanting? I can tell you very directly, it's impossible."

Having said that, he lightly waved his sleeve, intending to make his move and then take the opportunity to leave. An invisible force emanated from his body, and Xu Yang felt a tremendous force strike him, causing him to involuntarily stagger back several steps and almost fall.

His strength lies in concealed weapons, so his skill in this area is only half there.

Xu Ning reached out and steadied Xu Yang, letting him protect Xie Wanru, while he himself began to gather his inner strength to counterattack.

The area around Xu Ning's body began to change. They became humble and polite. This was because Master Xu Feng had told them to behave themselves and not cause trouble, which was why he had never told them that their strength was actually unmatched after they left the mountain.

Unless the opponent outnumbers you to the point of being unable to resist, you will still lose.

But at this moment, faced with the mysterious man's provocation, Xu Ning no longer concealed his strength. He had not yet been able to extract any useful information, so he absolutely could not leave this program.

His eyes suddenly turned sharp, and his aura surged, like a wild horse about to break free. His inner strength was extremely rich, almost terrifyingly powerful.

Xie Wanru even took two steps back, which is why she was so happy to see her senior brother. Her senior brother's martial arts skills were so extraordinary that they could be described as monstrous.

"Since you know who we are, you should tell us the truth and stop talking nonsense."

Xu Ning's voice was firm and powerful, echoing in the night. How could he let his junior sister face this alone? He gripped his longsword tightly in one hand, the tip of the sword trembling slightly.

The mysterious man narrowed his eyes slightly behind the mask, surprised by the strength Xu Ning had displayed. He knew that the Xie family's martial arts were not bad, but he did not know the strength of Xu Wu Mountain before he came.

But he didn't back down. Instead, a playful smile appeared on his lips: "Interesting. It seems I've met my match today. However, you guys are still a bit too green."

Before he could finish speaking, the mysterious figure flashed and attacked Xu Ning like a ghost.

Xu Ning snorted coldly, swung his longsword, and the sword light was like a dragon. He engaged in a fierce battle with the mysterious man. The mysterious man also took out his weapon, a full sword hidden in his belt.

Xie Wanru and Xu Yang watched nervously from the side. Their senior brother's strength was not to be underestimated, but the skill he had just displayed also seemed quite good. Xie Wanru gripped her sword tightly, ready to support Xu Ning at any time.

Xu Yang began to adjust his breathing, preparing to unleash his most proficient hidden weapon attack at any moment. His fingers moved lightly in the darkness. Underhanded tactics were dishonorable, but in order to protect his senior brother, Xu Yang seemed not to care about honor or dishonor.

The battle between the mysterious man and Xu Ning intensified, their figures rapidly intersecting in the night, their swords flashing in a dazzling display.

However, after six or seven moves, it became clear that the opponent was no match for Xu Ning and was already showing signs of defeat.

When Xu Ning's sword sliced ​​through the opponent's forearm, the mysterious man recoiled in pain. Xu Ning also held back, halting his attack and confronting him.

"You are no match for me. Tell us everything you know, or I will not let you leave here alive."

Xu Ning's tone was low and deep. The fight just now had made his blood boil and he was a completely different person.

The training between the brothers was never brutal, which is why the mysterious man was able to withstand so many blows from him. Their master never taught them tactics meant to kill, so when Xu Ning saw blood, his mindset changed somewhat.