Chapter 13591 Don't Want to Escape

"I will make all the preparations right away and arrange people to guard all the entrances and exits. I won't let that kid have any chance to escape." After saying that, Mozhi left quickly, his steps filled with an urgency to show his skills.

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Soon, like a blockbuster bomb dropped into a calm lake, the news that Ling Xiao had stolen the treasure from the Demon Tower spread like a raging plague throughout the Zhaixing Tower City at an alarming speed.

Whether it is a bustling street or a hidden and quiet alley, whether it is a shop crowded with merchants or a pub full of customers, people are talking about this matter enthusiastically.

Most of the residents of Zhaixinglou City were originally quite unfamiliar with the name "Lingxiao". After all, Lingxiao had not been in this city for long and had not left many deep marks in people's lives.

However, as the statement released by the Demon Tower was like a sharp blade, tearing apart the originally peaceful life, the people of the entire Zhaixing Tower City instantly became extremely disgusted with Ling Xiao, and the emotions of contempt spread like a surging tide.

In the streets and alleys, people gathered together, whispering to each other, with disdain and disgust on their faces.

A man in a coarse cloth shirt waved his arms angrily and shouted, "Stealing treasures from our own sect is simply shameless! How can there be such a disgusting person in this world!"

An elderly woman nearby also shook her head and sighed, muttering, "This is not just embarrassing, it's bringing shame to the entire Zhaixing Tower City."

On the Zhengqitang side, the scene was even more gloating. In the Zhengqitang martial arts training ground, the disciples gathered in a circle, their faces filled with smiles of gloating.

“Humph, Ling Xiao finally reaped the fruits of his own actions.” A Righteousness Hall disciple said sarcastically, “He killed several of our brothers before, bringing shame to our Righteousness Hall. Now it’s finally his turn to suffer.”

Another disciple also echoed: "That's right, that's right. This time, the Demon Tower will definitely not let him go easily. It would be best if we can cut him into pieces to vent our hatred."

It can be said that the Demon Tower now stands firmly at the highest moral point, as if it has become the embodiment of justice. In the eyes of the public, even if they kill Ling Xiao in public, it is also acting on behalf of heaven, and no one will stand up and say a word against it.

Almost at the same time, another piece of news spread like wildfire.

It turned out that although Ling Xiao escaped with the stolen treasures, his accomplices were not so lucky. They were caught by the masters of the Magic Tower and are now imprisoned in the gloomy and terrifying water dungeon of the Magic Tower.

The Demon Tower even mercilessly announced the names of these people - Zhang Ruochen, Bai Yan, and the Holy Maiden of Heavenly Soul...

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In this turbulent situation, Ling Xiao naturally got the news. The news from the Demon Tower spread quickly, and every movement seemed to have wings, spreading rapidly in the complex world of martial arts and cultivation.

Even if Ling Xiao didn't deliberately inquire about where he was, the news was like an unavoidable vine, and it naturally reached his ears.

He didn't care about the first piece of news he heard. Those rumors and all kinds of finger-pointing sounded like the noisy chirping of cicadas to him. He did take something from the magic building, but so what?
At that time, he was just seeking revenge on Mo Lou. Who asked Mo Lou to send people to assassinate him? As for the specific reason for taking the things, he was too lazy to explain to those who did not know the truth and made unwarranted speculations.

In his opinion, actions speak louder than a thousand words. If each person has to be explained one by one, then there are so many complicated things in this world that it would be impossible to explain them all.

But the problem was that the news of Zhang Ruochen and the others being arrested was like a bombshell, which caused waves in his heart and made him extremely worried. Zhang Ruochen, Tianhun Saintess and the others were his comrades who had lived and died together with him.

Together, they ventured into extremely dangerous secret realms and fought bloody battles against powerful and hopeless enemies. In those life-and-death battles, they supported and trusted each other, and guarded each other's safety back to back.

Although their relationship is not as close and intimate as that between him and Ling Bi and Xiao Lianzhu, in Ling Xiao's heart, they are also friends who have risked their lives for each other. How could he easily give up these partners who have fought side by side with him?
He knew very well that the place set by the Demon Tower was a trap, a bottomless hopeless situation, and that he would be doomed if he stepped into it, but he did not have the slightest room for hesitation.

The sense of justice and friendship deep in his heart was like a blazing fire, driving him to save people. His eyes revealed a determined light, like the brightest star in the night sky, and he quickly stood up, ready to rush to the unknown and dangerous road to rescue.

However, just as he stood up and had not taken a step forward, he was suddenly stopped by someone. A familiar voice sounded in his ears, with a hint of urgency: "Senior Brother!"

The person who appeared in front of Ling Xiao was Chongtian. Chongtian's face was filled with worry and helplessness. He was trembling slightly, as if he had gone through a great psychological struggle before standing in front of Ling Xiao.

He looked at Ling Xiao with worried eyes, sighed, and said earnestly:
"Let's go. The further the better. With your talent, you will be like a person with wings on the road of cultivation. In just one or two years, no one in this world will be your opponent. Moreover, after one or two years, maybe your master will come back. By then, her ability and prestige will definitely help you solve all your problems."

Leave? These two words echoed in Ling Xiao's mind, like the sound of a heavy bell. He shook his head slowly, his face showing an extremely determined expression. Of course, he knew that he was at an absolute disadvantage.

The Demon Tower was a huge force, with many experts, and he was currently alone and weak, and could not confront it head-on. If he chose to leave at this time, it would indeed be the best choice. He could practice freely in another world and avoid the bloody storm in front of him.

However, he knew better than anyone that if he left, Zhang Ruochen would die, and so would Bai Sha, Bai Yan, and the Holy Lady of Heavenly Soul. The people in the Demon Tower were ruthless and would never show mercy to the enemies they captured.

Moreover, Ling Bi, Xiao Lianzhu, Meng Haoqing and others will also be madly targeted by the Demon Tower. They will vent their hatred on the people around them, and their families and friends will fall into an irreparable situation.

He absolutely could not choose to escape, because he knew that if he escaped, the ones who would suffer would be his family and friends who had always been by his side and shared the joys and sorrows with him! He could not let them get hurt because of him. (End of this chapter)