Chapter 201 Yingtai County, Ambush on the Road

Not long after Yunyuan and his group left, Zhao Ya and his group also set off on the road.

The two caravans went forward, one in front and one behind, heading in the same direction.

Because the speed of the caravans was basically the same, the distance between the two sides was about three or five miles.

Yunyuan was a little nervous for the first two days, thinking that Zhao Ya and his group were deliberately following him, until he saw that Zhao Ya and his group did not move at all and kept on traveling quietly, and then he let go of his hanging heart.

In this way, four days later, they left Fengwei County and entered the jurisdiction of Yingtai County.

According to legend, in ancient times, the emperor built Yingtai here to welcome the immortals to the world.

Although the legend has long been unverified, the place name has been passed down and has been used to this day.

When Dayan was strong, the royal family would send special people to the old site of Yingtai to worship every year.

But as the imperial power fell and the situation in the world gradually collapsed, this kind of sacrifice naturally ended.

The once bustling old site of Yingtai also became deserted and eventually covered by weeds.

So when Zhao Ya and his companions came to the site of the world-famous Yingtai, Zui'er, who had always yearned for this place, was greatly disappointed.

"What? Didn't they say that Yingtai was high into the sky? It turned out to be a big earthen platform?" Zui'er muttered.

Shang Luoluo smiled when he heard it, "Who told you that Yingtai was high into the sky? In fact, according to ancient records, when Yingtai was first built, it was only a hundred feet high."

"Ah? So short, how can we welcome the legendary immortals?" Zui'er said with disappointment.

"Think about it, if it is an immortal, it will definitely fly. In that case, wouldn't the height of Yingtai be the same?" Shang Luoluo explained with a smile.

Zui'er tilted her head, thought seriously for a moment, and then said with a look of enlightenment: "That makes sense!"

Then she looked at Zhao Ya on the side, "Brother Xiaoya, do you think so?"

Zhao Ya looked helpless.

This silly girl, sometimes she is really stupid.

The key is that Shang Luoluo is particularly willing to tease her, often saying some specious words to deceive her, and Zui'er just falls for it.

"I think this may not be an altar to welcome the immortals, but a trap." Zhao Ya said bluntly.

"Trap?" Zui'er was even more confused.

Shang Luoluo was also a little surprised, "Why do you say that?"

"Think about it, what kind of people are the ancient emperors? If according to the records of the legend, the strongest is the existence that can break the connection between heaven and earth, how could such a person build an altar to cater to the immortals?"

"So I think this is more like a trap than an altar. If there are really immortals who dare to land here, they will not be greeted by incense, candles, sacrifices and people's worship, but by swords and bloody killings."

Zhao Ya's words are not nonsense, because this world does have a legend about the last ancient emperor who broke the connection between heaven and earth.

So in Zhao Ya's view, how could an existence that can accomplish such a great feat build an altar to cater to the immortals?

After hearing what Zhao Ya said, Zui'er was fine, because she didn't quite understand it.

Shang Luoluo's expression changed, and then she lowered her head to think, obviously touched by Zhao Ya's words.

After a moment, she raised her head and looked at Zhao Ya with admiration.

"Your idea is really novel. It seems a bit absurd at first, but it makes sense if you think about it carefully. Luoluo has learned a lot."

Shang Luoluo thanked Zhao Ya very solemnly.

Zhao Ya smiled, "I just said that casually, and these are all legends from ancient times, so they can't be taken seriously."

"Even so, this is a rather novel perspective. Unfortunately, the world is in chaos now. If it were in the peaceful times before, your idea would be enough to occupy a place in the world of exegesis."

"Forget it, I don't want to be an old man who studies ancient books all day long."

"Then what does it mean that I like to study ancient books? An old woman?" Shang Luoluo smiled.

She regretted saying this.

Because it was too explicit.

Zhao Ya just said that he was an old man in the previous sentence, and then he said that he was an old woman.

Isn't it obvious that they are trying to match each other?

Just as Shang Luoluo's face was flushed, Zhao Ya didn't pay any attention to these.

His face suddenly became serious, and then he jumped to a big tree on the side of the road and looked into the distance.

His sudden move also scared everyone.

"What's going on?"

"What happened?"

When people were in shock, a sharp-eyed guard also found the clue and couldn't help but exclaimed.

"It's the caravan in front!"

"Some strong men are robbing the caravan in front!"

Sure enough.

When everyone looked at it, they saw that three or four miles ahead, the caravan that had been walking in front was surrounded by a group of strong men in green clothes, and they were already fighting.

At this time, the guards couldn't help but change color, and many people's hands trembled slightly.

Many of them had never seen such a scene, and they were naturally panicked.

Fortunately, the previous guard leader was a man who had seen the world, and he quickly calmed down. He first sternly restrained his men and asked them not to lose their composure, and then asked Zhao Ya who had already fallen to the ground.

"Master Zhao, what should we do now?"

"Form a formation to protect ourselves!" Zhao Ya said without hesitation.

The guard leader was stunned.

He thought that after seeing this scene, Zhao Ya would definitely lead everyone to rush to help the caravan.

Because this is actually self-protection.

If this group of green-clad strongmen who came out of nowhere destroyed the guards of the caravan and then turned to deal with them, then they would be too alone.

Zhao Ya also saw his doubts, but did not explain. Instead, he immediately ordered the guards to surround the carriages in a circle.

These carriages have been modified, and a layer of iron sheet is inlaid on the body to resist the attack of arrows. It is the best cover at a critical moment.

Shang Luoluo Zui'er and Shang Jingchuan and others were protected in the core of the circle.

The guards were on guard at the periphery.

After finishing all this, Zhao Ya explained to the guard leader and these guards.

"This group of strongmen are not ordinary bandits. According to my observation, they should be heading straight for the caravan."

Zhao Ya's inference is not without basis.

As the first person to discover the abnormality, he immediately noticed the abnormality of this group of green-clad strongmen.

First of all, the clothes they wore were too new and too uniform.

This alone shows that they are definitely not ordinary bandits.

Because even as strong as Qingzhuling, its minions cannot reach the point where everyone has a uniform.

Only important people have this qualification.

Secondly, this group of people is extremely powerful. With just a glance, Zhao Ya found that there are several fourth-level warriors among them, and the rest are also third-level warriors.

If any group of bandits has this strength, I dare not say that they can change the dynasty, but at least they can win a city.

So Zhao Ya realized at the first time that these people should be heading for this caravan, or even for that man.

Zhao Ya certainly did not want to wade into such muddy water.

After listening to Zhao Ya's analysis, including the guard leader, the guards all looked enlightened.

The guard leader even gave a thumbs up and said, "Master Zhao is really amazing. You found so many problems after just a few glances. If we had rushed forward just now, wouldn't we have become the scapegoats?"

Zhao Ya didn't say anything, but was concentrating on observing the situation ahead.

If there were other caravans attacked by bandits, Zhao Ya would lend a helping hand without hesitation.

But this matter is different. If you act rashly without knowing the details, you will really become the scapegoat mentioned by the guard leader.

Just when Zhao Ya was keeping his troops still and watching the situation.

Yun Yuan had been forced into a desperate situation.

Especially when he saw with his own eyes that the four-level warriors given by his grandfather were surrounded and killed, his psychological defense line completely collapsed.

"Yun Lao Er, I am your brother after all, and you really dare to do such a cruel thing?" Yun Yuan cursed.

Unfortunately, no one responded at all.

Yun Yuan also knew that his half-brother would definitely not show up.

After all, this kind of thing can be done in secret, but if it is exposed, no matter how indifferent Mr. Yun is, he will take his life with his own hands.

But the more this happened, the more Yun Yuan's heart sank.

When he saw that they really dared to kill his guards, Yun Yuan knew that he would not be able to escape today.

Because his brother Yun Hao was clearly here to kill people and silence them.

Otherwise, he would not have spent so much money to mobilize so many martial arts masters.

"Master, let's go!"

This seemingly inconspicuous old Ding was actually a fourth-level martial artist. With his desperate fight, he actually killed a bloody path and dragged Yun Yuan away.

Because of his completely reckless fighting style just now, this group of strong men were frightened by his power and dared not come forward.

Relying on this rare opportunity, Old Ding dragged Yun Yuan and stumbled out.

But just when they were about to break out of the encirclement, a figure suddenly rushed over from the side and swung a palm at Lao Ding.

Although Lao Ding was covered in wounds, he roared in anger at the blow and then punched him desperately.

Boom!

The fists and palms collided, creating a huge sound wave.

Looking at Lao Ding again, he was blown away without even a groan, and fell to the ground with a plop, his life or death unknown.

Then a man landed lightly in front of Yun Yuan.

This man was tall and strong as an ox. Even in this cold early spring, he was still naked, revealing his knotted veins and bulging muscles.

Not only that, his body was covered with tattoos, mostly pictures of hell demons, and even his neck and face were tattooed with many, which was daunting.

When he saw Yun Yuan with a dazed expression, the tattooed man smiled grimly.

"Young Master Yun, why are you in such a hurry to leave?"

Looking at this strong man, Yun Yuan couldn't help but take a breath of cold air, and his scalp was a little numb.

Because he recognized this strong man.

This strong man is the deputy leader of the Sihai Gang in the capital, named He Zhen, who is a real half-step fifth realm master.

And the Sihai Gang has a great influence in the capital, and there are even rumors that it has something to do with Xuanyang Sect, one of the three sects. It can be said that the tree is big and deep.

And He Zhen, as the deputy leader of the Sihai Gang, has the strength of half-step fifth realm, and can be regarded as a well-known figure in the underground world of the capital.

I didn't expect that Yun Hao would actually spend a lot of money this time to move this great god out.

Yun Yuan's heart instantly sank, but he still forced himself to be calm.

"Boss He, no matter what conditions Yun Hao promised you, I am willing to pay double, what do you think?"