On the surface, Huo Wu’s words were stern, but his heart was filled with worry.
The Fire Python Sect had a Thunder Tribulation Expert with eight layers in its ranks, making it the strongest sect in the Purple Fla Mountain Range and one of the top sects in the Three Thousand Worlds, renowned for its power.
Usually, a prestigious sect like the Fire Python Sect has strict regulations that forbid its disciples from actions that would damage the sect’s reputation.
However, any powerful sect with tens of thousands of disciples inevitably contains both good and bad.
The three Fire Python Sect disciples before them all bore fierce expressions, and the unmasked malicious intent in their gazes toward the Dragon Maiden and Zhuge Lian revealed them as unscrupulous scoundrels.
Clearly, the three Fire Python Sect disciples had their eyes on the Dragon Maiden and Zhuge Lian. If they attempted to seize them by force, even if they could resist, there would be significant trouble afterwards.
After all, compared to a giant like the Fire Python Sect with tens of thousands of disciples, Luoxia Village was just an insignificant small village with a few hundred people, worlds apart in every aspect.
If they joined forces now, they might repel the three Fire Python Sect disciples, but if they returned with reinforcents from their sect to retaliate, Luoxia Village would face a great calamity.
The three Fire Python Sect disciples in front of them were all Thunder Tribulation experts with four layers, likely Inner Court disciples of the Fire Python Sect. Their retaliation wouldn’t even require stronger Core Disciples, just more Inner Court disciples, and Luoxia Village would be unable to withstand them.
Now, Huo Wu could only hope that his stern words might stir the conscience of the three Fire Python Sect disciples, causing them to stop out of sha.
Of course, Huo Wu knew this was a naive thought, an impossible hope.
The three Fire Python Sect disciples showed fierce expressions, clearly ruthless individuals unlikely to turn away because of a few words from him.
"Enough talk! I’ve taken a liking to those two won. Hand them over to as Martial Dao companions, and I’ll reward you with so cultivation resources. Otherwise... I’ll kill you all!"
Seeing that Huo Wu and his group were Thunder Tribulation experts with only two or three layers, Kang Yande was relieved and openly threatened with his greedy desire for the Dragon Maiden and Zhuge Lian.
The more he looked at the Dragon Maiden and Zhuge Lian, the more he felt an itch he couldn’t scratch, thinking that once he got them, he’d find a picturesque place to unite with them in cultivation—a most delightful thought.
Hearing his words laced with insults, the Dragon Maiden and Zhuge Lian were furious, their faces flushed, and they brandished their Spiritual Artifacts, ready to fight.
The dozen Luoxia Village villagers behind Huo Wu regarded the Dragon Maiden and Zhuge Lian as their own sisters and, incensed by his words, filled with righteous indignation.
A few hot-tempered Luoxia Village villagers even responded with curses, eager to fight.
Huo Wu was also very angry at Kang Yande’s insulting and threatening words, but he knew he couldn’t act impulsively, or a battle would be inevitable.
His side might have more people, but individually, they were weaker than their opponents. Even if they managed to drive off the three, there would inevitably be casualties.
That’s what Huo Wu didn’t want to see.
"Such tyranny and oppression are unworthy of a prestigious sect’s disciples! If you insist on this path, we’ll fight to the last! Though you’re strong, we’ll risk mutual destruction without fear!"
Huo Wu suppressed his anger and spoke with a grave face.
The mont he finished speaking, over twenty Luoxia Village villagers, including the Dragon Maiden and Zhuge Lian, crowded around him, presenting a united front against the enemy.
Over twenty Thunder Tribulation experts with two or three layers stood together, their aura intimidating, causing Kang Yande and the other two Fire Python Sect disciples to feel suffocated.
Kang Yande exchanged a glance with his two companions, then sneered, "Dare to challenge Fire Python Sect disciples, you countryside bumpkins have no idea how high the sky is! Hey, if you have the guts, tell your nas and origins!"
"We are from Luoxia Village."
A straightforward villager replied loudly, unconvinced.
Huo Wu realized things were turning bad, knowing that if they were found by the enemy at Luoxia Manor later, it would be disastrous for all the villagers.
But the words had been spoken and couldn’t be taken back. Huo Wu could only glare at the villager and silently sigh.
"Luoxia Village..."
Kang Yande muttered, then laughed loudly, "Alright, I’ve rembered! Just wait, in a month at most, ten days at least, I’ll co for you at Luoxia Village! Keep those two won safe for , or I’ll slaughter your entire village!"
Though he’d never heard of Luoxia Village, he guessed it was near the Purple Fla Mountain Range, and with the Fire Python Sect’s abilities, finding a village wouldn’t be difficult.
Kang Yande wasn’t worried about the Dragon Maiden and Zhuge Lian escaping early, unless Luoxia Village was willing to gamble with the lives of all its villagers.
"You two girls, be patient, we’ll et again soon! Rember, stay obediently in Luoxia Village and go nowhere else, or the village will pay dearly... ha... ha ha... ha ha ha..."
Kang Yande taunted the Dragon Maiden and Zhuge Lian a bit, then left, laughing loudly under their fiery gazes, along with his two companions.
"Dragon Maiden, Xiao Lian, don’t worry, if they dare co for you, we’ll fight back!"
"That’s right! Our village has hundreds of Thunder Tribulation experts, we fear them not!"
"The people of Luoxia Village are loyal and would never push their sisters into danger!"
...
After Kang Yande’s group left, seeing the worried faces of the Dragon Maiden and Zhuge Lian, the enthusiastic Luoxia Village villagers gathered around them for comfort, expressing their support.
Huo Wu gazed in the direction where Kang Yande’s group left, his face shifting with myriad thoughts.
"Uncle Huo Wu, I’m sorry!"
The Dragon Maiden knew Huo Wu was worried about them and all Luoxia Village villagers, feeling deeply apologetic.
Huo Wu turned to her, sighed, and said, "Child, don’t apologize. This matter isn’t your fault; it’s that Fire Python Sect disciple’s excessive bullying!"
The Dragon Maiden shook her head and said seriously, "No! If it weren’t for us, none of this would have happened today! This was caused by us... so we’ll solve it!"
Huo Wu exclaid, "Don’t do anything foolish!"
The Dragon Maiden replied solemnly, "I haven’t heard of the Fire Python Sect, but from Uncle Huo Wu’s expression, I know the sect is very powerful—sothing Luoxia Village cannot contend with... Am I right, Uncle Huo Wu?"
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