Chapter 270: The Enthusiastic Admirer of the Guest Senior
“Miss, there is a man and a woman ahead, they seem a bit strange.”
Within the Li Family’s caravan, the Guard Leader squinted at Zhou Tong and the others, frowning as he reported.
“What do you find strange about them?”
From the center of the caravan, a charming yet lazy voice came through.
“Um… I can’t quite explain it, but that boy seems somewhat familiar, while that girl seems to be having a fit, clutching her head and rolling on the ground!”
“What level of cultivation do they have?”
“I can’t tell, but the girl has the aura of a Xiū liàn zhě, so she shouldn’t be weak. The boy, however, looks like an ordinary person, perhaps a servant of the girl.”
Zhou Tong’s lips curled into a slight smile; although he was far away, he could clearly hear their conversation.
His spiritual power scanned roughly, discovering that the strength of this caravan was quite impressive.
Three Cycle Realm strong warriors, twelve Life-Death Realm strong warriors, this was comparable to a first-rate force in the Eastern Continent.
It could only be said that the strength of Central Continent had a clear disparity from other continents.
“Let’s go take a look.”
The woman’s voice rang out again, causing the Guard Leader to hesitate slightly.
“Miss, our mission this time is very important. It’s best not to provoke strange people to avoid unforeseen troubles.”
“What? Do you think those two will pose a threat to us?”
“Not exactly…”
“Then let’s do it my way. Let the caravan’s healer take a look at the girl’s condition. Making a friend isn’t a bad thing.”
“Understood.”
The Guard Leader sighed; his young mistress was admirable in many ways, but too kind-hearted, just like the madam, they were truly carved from the same mold.
If not for that, the Li Family’s power wouldn’t have been seized by others…
In the blink of an eye, the caravan reached Zhou Tong’s side.
“What do you want?”
Zhou Tong said vigilantly, appearing like a weakling.
“Don’t be afraid. We are a passing caravan. We noticed your companion seems to be in great pain, so we came to see if there’s anything we can do to help.”
“Thank you for your concern, this person is my cousin!”
He pointed at Zhong Ningxue and said, “My cousin is in a terrible plight. Not long ago, her entire family was slaughtered by enemies, and she was cursed, ending up in this state.”
“We were just planning to head to Central Continent to seek shelter with distant relatives, but we didn’t expect to encounter such a calamity. We truly are unfortunate!”
In this moment, Zhou Tong acted so theatrically that he almost convinced himself.
Zhong Ningxue’s eyes widened, momentarily forgetting her pain.
She wasn’t sure why her Master wanted to appear pitiful in front of a group of weaklings, but she knew it was best to cooperate obediently, or there would be even more excruciating things awaiting her.
She had already experienced Zhou Tong’s cunning deeply.
“How tragic. We also need to go to Central Continent. If you don’t mind, how about we travel together for mutual protection?”
Suddenly, the door of the sedan in the center of the caravan opened, revealing a tall figure.
The person was around twenty-one or twenty-two years old, a mature young lady, with a temperament like an orchid and walking like a gentle breeze caressing willows, making her seem endearing.
Her eyes, resembling bright waters, were slightly deep, carrying a serene sadness that made one want to explore.
“Greetings, Miss!”
As soon as she appeared, everyone bowed, showing her great respect.
“Please, no need for formalities!”
The woman waved her hand, her gaze sweeping over the crowd, but when her eyes landed on Zhou Tong, she couldn’t help but shudder, revealing a look of surprise.
“You… you are…”
She pointed at Zhou Tong, appearing extremely excited, unable to articulate for a moment.
“Miss, do you perhaps know me? That shouldn’t be the case; I’m just an unnamed nobody.”
Zhou Tong said lightly, causing her to calm down.
“Sorry… I mistook you for someone else. There are indeed many people in this world who look quite alike.”
The woman’s expression became a bit disappointed as she said, “Let me introduce myself, I’m Li Xin Rou, the owner of this caravan.”
“From the Li Family of the Central Continent’s weapon creation clan?” Zhou Tong raised an eyebrow and asked.
“Kind of…”
A hint of sorrow flickered in her eyes.
“What do you mean by ‘kind of’?”
“Don’t ask too many questions; this isn’t something outsiders like you should know!”
The Guard Leader interrupted the conversation, pointing at Zhou Tong and said, “Since you want to travel with us, you can’t just eat and drink for free. You’ll join the guard team, as for your cousin…”
“Just let her stay with me.”
Li Xin Rou made a decisive statement, leaving the Guard Leader with no further objections.
“Thank you, young lady, for your kind hospitality.”
Zhong Ningxue said politely, then stepped into the carriage.
For some unknown reason, although she had been in great pain just moments ago, it had eased considerably now.
At the same time, her spiritual power grew stronger, which thrilled her.
It could only be said that Zhou Tong’s methods, though ruthless, were indeed effective!
Once inside the carriage, Zhong Ningxue noticed a portrait hanging above Li Xin Rou’s head and couldn’t help but widen her eyes!
“This is…”
She held her breath; the portrait wasn’t someone else but Zhou Tong himself!
“Why do you have a portrait of my cousin hanging here? Have you known each other for a long time?”
She asked straightforwardly.
Upon hearing this, Li Xin Rou was first taken aback, then smiled helplessly.
“This isn’t your cousin; his name is Wuming Shi, a Guest Senior from the Heavenly Dao Domain’s Soaring Empire, and a true hero!”
As she spoke, a glimmer of longing flashed in her eyes.
Not long ago, her caravan had passed near the Imperial Capital of the Soaring Empire and had witnessed the astonishing battle first-hand.
When Zhou Tong’s portrait appeared in the announcement of the Heavenly Dao, Li Xin Rou felt as if she had been struck by lightning, utterly captivated.
A supreme slayer of saints, what a magnificent title!
As a man, one ought to be like this!
Every time she thought about it, she couldn’t help but sigh in admiration.
If they had such a powerful being by their side, they wouldn’t have to be bullied.
“Wuming Shi… Guest Senior?”
Zhong Ningxue’s face twitched slightly. Although she didn’t know what had transpired, she was certain that the person in the portrait was Zhou Tong himself!
Nevertheless, she dared not disclose the truth; her instincts told her that if she let it slip, the consequences would not be pleasant.
“I see now; no wonder you took us in… Do you perhaps like this Wuming Shi?”
“How could I have such qualifications?”
Li Xin Rou smiled bitterly and said, “I heard even the Empress of the Soaring Empire is infatuated with him. What chance do I have?”
“I was just thinking, if such a person could lend us a hand once, whatever he wanted, I would agree to it…”
“Stop right there!”
Just as the two were chatting happily, a shout suddenly rang out from outside the carriage, followed by the anxious voice of the Guard Leader.
“Miss, something bad has happened! We have encountered a treasure-snatching group!”
As soon as those words fell, Li Xin Rou’s expression changed instantly!
“A group of despicable bandits; prepare for battle!”
“Understood!”
The Guard Leader responded gravely and without hesitation.
At this moment, outside the carriage, Zhou Tong stood behind the Guard Leader, watching the hundreds of thieves ahead, his expression revealing a hint of amusement.
These people were clearly lying in ambush for a long time.
“You bold thieves, we are from the Li Family of Central Continent. Do you dare to offend us so brazenly?” the Guard Leader scolded loudly.
However, upon hearing this, the other party not only was not startled but burst into laughter.
“A bunch of stray dogs shouldn’t flatter yourselves. Do you think I don’t know? You were kicked out of the Li Family over ten years ago!”
“Now you don’t even count as collateral relatives. Even if I wipe you all out, the Li Family won’t blink an eye!”
Hearing this, the Guard Leader’s expression immediately darkened, while Zhou Tong’s eyes widened!
