Chapter 186 - 186 186 Conflict Arises

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186: Chapter 186: Conflict Arises 186: Chapter 186: Conflict Arises “Senior, did you say some people came here a few days ago?” When the old man mentioned that someone had visited, everyone was shocked. Those who come to the Holy Mountain are either the Main God or masters, and it’s very likely they have already gotten a head start. “Indeed, there were about dozens of them wanting to enter our village, almost resorting to violence after being refused,” the old man said. “That’s why the villagers are especially wary of outsiders, so please forgive us.” The old man made a bow as he spoke. “We apologize for the inconvenience, Senior, but we do have some business here and were hoping to rest for one night in your esteemed village before continuing on our way tomorrow,” Ye Shikai said. “That’s naturally no problem,” the old man responded. After everyone had their fill of food and drink, and it had grown dark, the old man provided excellent hospitality to Ye Shikai and his companions, even organizing a dance performance by the villagers after dinner. By the time the rituals were over, it was late at night, and the old man had prepared a room for each person. “Old Ye, what do you think this old man is up to?” Wang Kai sneaked into Ye Shikai’s room. “What do you mean? Isn’t he just a clan leader? Is there a problem with hosting guests?” Ye Shikai retorted. “I feel there’s something strange about this village. The villagers look at me as if they’ve seen a ghost when I walk around.” “Could you please keep your murderous aura in check? These villagers are isolated from the world, and now suddenly a group of fierce-looking people appears; it’s natural for them to be scared,” Ye Shikai said with a frown. Just then, there was a noise in the room. “Who is it?” Ye Shikai asked. “It’s me.” A woman’s voice came from the doorway, as the door opened and Ji Qian walked in slowly. “Haha, seems like I should excuse myself,” Wang Kai said, half-smiling as he looked at Ye Shikai and Ji Qian. “In that case, I’ll leave. We’re setting off early tomorrow, so I’m going back to rest. You two... should also rest soon.” With that, Wang Kai left with a smile. “What brings you here so late?” Ye Shikai closed the door and poured a glass of water for Ji Qian. “We might not be able to stay in this village any longer,” Ji Qian said seriously. “This afternoon, I overheard that villager named Fan Wu secretly gathering many villagers. I’m afraid they’re up to something.” Ji Qian informed Ye Shikai about everything she discovered in the afternoon. “I think we should leave early tomorrow morning,” Ye Shikai said with a stern expression, knowing that a conflict with the villagers would inevitably lead to injuries on both sides, and most importantly, Ye Shikai didn’t want to unnecessarily increase these avoidable casualties. “No, we need to leave tonight,” Ji Qian insisted. At that moment, a noise came from outside the door, sounding like a ruckus from many people. “Old Ye, it’s bad, that group of villagers are blocking the door,” Wang Kai suddenly ran back, throwing the door open with urgency. “Hmph, I knew these villagers were up to no good. This is intolerable! I’m going to start a massacre now.” “No!” Ye Shikai had not finished speaking when Wang Kai ran out, and Ye Shikai wanted to stop him, but Ji Qian held him back. “Why are you holding me back? Do you want them to clash?” Ye Shikai yelled at Ji Qian, the first time he had ever been so angry at her. “Don’t you understand yet? If we don’t scare these villagers now, will they still be manageable?” Ji Qian shouted back at Ye Shikai. “Do we really have to fight? Why must we resort to bloodshed when it can clearly be avoided?” Ye Shikai was somewhat in disbelief at Ji Qian’s words. Massacring the innocent was never Ye Shikai’s style; the path to great achievements was always paved with blood, but Ye Shikai would not be so rash as to kill for his goals. “Rest assured, it’s just a strict lesson, I’ll be careful with the extent. I’ve already notified the others,” Ji Qian said, and only then did Ye Shikai felt relieved, and they both hurried out. “You outsiders, come out here,” yelled a crowd of villagers outside the house, led by the villager Fan Wu. Ye Shikai had noticed upon entry that all the people in the village had Inner Strength, they were all cultivators, possibly owing to Holy Mountain. Some of them, including the old Clan Leader, even possessed substantial Inner Strength. “Look at you, causing trouble, are you oblivious to death?” Leading the charge was Wang Kai’s right-hand man, Kui Tuo Si, whose dual blades glittered coldly. Kui Tuo Si had been injured during a fight with a huge beast on Holy Mountain, which had annoyed him greatly, and that morning he was again provoked by Fan Wu. Now, he was seething with anger as his dual blades slashed directly at Fan Wu. Fan Wu had only a sickle, looking very ordinary, like those used for cutting grass, and he directly met Kui Tuo Si’s dual blades, delighting Kui Tuo Si internally. He thought that by bluntly confronting him like this, Fan Wu was seeking death. Kui Tuo Si’s move was overwhelming; even a seasoned cultivator wouldn’t dare face it head-on, and now, Fan Wu was doing just that. “Bang!” The blades collided, sparks flying and illuminating the darkness, as everyone held their breath, fixating on the scene in front of them. “You’re quite strong for a villain,” said Fan Wu unexpectedly, still standing, his sickle unscathed as if what happened was an illusion. “You’ve got some skills,” Kui Tuo Si cursed under his breath. Their first exchange was evenly matched, and he realized he may have underestimated his opponent. The villagers here, generation after generation on Holy Mountain, were unlike those elsewhere. Even a simple villager seemed to be strong. Kui Tuo Si counterattacked immediately, relying on his years of combat experience. He wielded his dual blades masterfully, and even if Fan Wu had profound Inner Strength, it couldn’t compare to years of experience on the brink of death like Kui Tuo Si’s. Sure enough, after just a few exchanges, Kui Tuo Si completely gained the upper hand, especially with his combination moves; Fan Wu could hardly keep up, and was miserably outmatched. “Stop it,” called an old voice from behind everyone.

Chapter 186 - 186 186 Conflict Arises

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