「Dragon Head Prefecture City.」

The movements of the Profound Yellow Sect had already attracted significant attention from Jianghu People. Upon discovering that many Disciples of the Profound Yellow Sect had entered the Dragon Head Mansion area, many Jianghu People who relished commotion also hurried over to join the crowd. Dragon Head Mansion was home to the Xu Family, one of the Ten Great Clans. Rumors circulated in Jianghu that the Profound Yellow Sect was targeting the Ten Great Clans, so their purpose in coming to Dragon Head Mansion was quite clear.

Now, many onlookers had gathered within Dragon Head Prefecture City. The Xu Family, upon learning of the Cai Family's demise, had promptly paid a high price to enlist Jianghu People for protection. Some Jianghu People indeed valued money over their lives. Quite a few had opted to stay with the Xu Family. But even more merely kept a watchful eye on the situation. Not helping wouldn't affect them much, as they had little interaction with the Xu Family. However, if they did help, it would mean making an enemy of the Profound Yellow Sect.

What was the nature of the Profound Yellow Sect? Unyielding until death. And every one of them was a desperado. Hadn't their behavior during the Nine Dragons Secret Treasure incident been conspicuous enough? During that time, the colossal strange beast blocking everyone's path within the Nine Dragons Secret Treasure had given even people like Zhao Qixian a massive headache. But the Profound Yellow Sect? They fought whenever necessary, never showing fear. If one fell, a group would rush in to continue the fight. What good could come from opposing such a Sect? Wasn't that just asking for death? It was clear the Xu Family had no way out, wasn't it?

「Prefecture City Gate.」

The Jianghu People recruited by the Xu Family gathered here, thoroughly screening everyone arriving from outside, fearing that Disciples of the Profound Yellow Sect might slip through.

"Hey, you over there! What are you hiding in your arms?"

"You, Fatty in the back! Who told you to squeeze forward? You're a Disciple of the Profound Yellow Sect, aren't you?"

"Young Lady, what are you holding? Come here and let me inspect it."

"Someone's broken in through the back door! We're short-handed there, who's going to check it out?"

"..."

These Jianghu People were crowded together, practically itching for a confrontation. The Common People mixed in with the crowd dared not say much. Due to the recent influx of Jianghu People, the city's Common People had learned to keep their distance. They were already oppressed by the Xu Family in their daily lives. Now that the Xu Family was finally being targeted, they were naturally delighted. Unfortunately, with Jianghu People aiding the Xu Family, they dared not voice their resentment. If the Xu Family found out about their true feelings, would these Common People even survive?

「Sunset.」

Few people lingered at the City Gate. These Jianghu People had also gathered some intelligence on the Profound Yellow Sect: as soon as the sun set, the Sect's Disciples would begin to rest. They wouldn't resume their journey until the next day, maintaining a remarkably regular schedule. So, by nightfall, they could breathe a sigh of relief while they waited.

At the City Gate, Dung Beetle and Hero Xu Xian crept closer, curiously inspecting the surrounding Jianghu People.

"What's going on here? Why are there so many people?"

"You're asking me? Who am I supposed to ask? Say, should we just grab a woman and torment her a bit for fun?"

"HISS! Are you twisted or something?"

"..."

The two of them were also confused. They had taken side paths and seemed to have arrived much earlier than expected. However, both were at the Second-Grade Martial Artist Realm and had drawn attention upon their arrival. The Xu Family was now 'desperately seeking talent,' as the saying goes, and they particularly needed powerful experts to bolster their ranks. The power of those other hirelings was too lacking, leaving the Xu Family deeply uneasy. The arrival of two Second-Grade Martial Artists was exactly what they hoped for. If they could secure their help, the Xu Family might leverage it to attract even more people. With such experts joining them, and with sufficient rewards offered by the Xu Family...

"Please wait a moment, you two!"

A beautiful young woman approached them, followed by several servants.

Dung Beetle and Hero Xu Xian paused, turning to look at the Female NPC who had suddenly addressed them.

"I am Xu Youran of the Xu Family. May I know how to address you two?"

The Xu Family? Are they the ones our Task is targeting? Heh.

Dung Beetle eyed Xu Youran and asked with a fierce expression, "What do you want?"

His attitude genuinely frightened Xu Youran. She considered herself quite attractive; in Dragon Head Prefecture City, she was definitely one of the most beautiful young women. Her figure was also alluring, and many Jianghu People had recently eyed her with desire. But now? This average-looking man was actually treating her with such a tone! Was he doing it on purpose? However, considering the man was a Second-Grade Martial Artist and her family desperately needed such help, she patiently began to explain.

"You two must be aware of my Xu Family's current predicament. So, I'd like to ask..."

Before Xu Youran could finish, Dung Beetle cut her off.

"Your Xu Family? What's wrong with them?"

The question left Xu Youran momentarily stunned. Is he doing this on purpose again? Who in Jianghu doesn't know about our Xu Family's situation? The Profound Yellow Sect will arrive in just one more day! Can the Xu Family possibly hold them off?

"Is this woman touched in the head or something?" Hero Xu Xian, beside him, muttered, "Stopping us just to drone on about her family's business? Never mind her. Let's go Inside the City and take a look. Besides, you needed to buy some things anyway."

Dung Beetle nodded. Ignoring Xu Youran, the two of them headed straight into the city.

The two of them didn't need to log off to rest. Playing games at night was the most thrilling, after all.

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