#388 - Chapter 388 Lin Ziyang

The two groups numbered about forty people, each with a robust build, a refined demeanor, and keen eyes.

Any knowledgeable martial artist who saw them would exclaim: "Almost all of them are experts in the Skin Refining Realm!

The four or five leading them are even early-stage Blood Refining Realm martial artists!

Is this the foundation of a major family in Qingxi County?"

Li Hu and Zhang Long didn't say a word and went straight to the Lin family's residence.

Everything tonight started from here.

Taking advantage of the night, the two, who had been observing for a long time, exchanged opinions.

"Brother Li, do you have any insights?"

"Brother Zhang, you're too polite. Between us brothers, there's no need for such formality.

I've observed the Lin residence, and although the guards are strict, there are still gaps we can exploit."

Li Hu lowered his voice, his eyes like torches, scanning the dense guards around the Lin family's mansion.

The guards patrolled under the tall walls of the Lin residence, the light and shadows of the torches swaying, reflecting vigilant faces.

"Indeed, a direct frontal assault is clearly inappropriate and could easily alert the enemy."

Zhang Long nodded, his eyes equally sharp, already having a plan in mind.

"There's a secluded side gate in the backyard of the Lin residence that's rarely used. Perhaps we can sneak in from there."

"Oh? Brother Zhang seems to know the Lin residence very well."

Li Hu was slightly surprised, then revealed a look of admiration.

"Hehe, I've traveled all over these years and accumulated some connections.

If you want to inquire about the affairs of Qingxi County, you can always find some channels."

Zhang Long chuckled, his words revealing a hint of pride.

The two smiled at each other, perfectly in sync. Under the cover of night, they moved silently towards the backyard of the Lin residence like two specters.

Along the way, they skillfully avoided the occasional patrolling guards, without causing the slightest disturbance.

Those with lower strength in the group were naturally arranged by the two to secretly watch outside the gate.

The purpose of this operation was only to gather information; unless absolutely necessary, they wouldn't resort to violence.

"Judging from this situation, something big is bound to happen in the Lin family tonight," Li Hu analyzed in a low voice as he moved forward.

"I just don't know what they're planning that could alarm the two of us to join forces."

"No matter what it is, there must be an explanation."

Finally, the two arrived at the secluded side gate.

Although the latch was tight, it was silently opened by Zhang Long's skillful hands in a short while.

They carefully passed through the narrow gap in the door and stepped into the backyard of the Lin residence.

The backyard was silent, with only the occasional chirping of night birds breaking the stillness.

Li Hu and Zhang Long followed the winding path,

avoiding rockeries and well-arranged pavilions and towers,

approaching the core area of the Lin residence.

"Careful, there are guards ahead." Zhang Long suddenly stopped and pulled back Li Hu, who was about to step forward.

By the faint moonlight, they saw several dark figures standing quietly not far ahead, obviously elite guards of the Lin residence.

Li Hu frowned, about to look for a breakthrough, when he saw the guards suddenly move, not towards them, but hurrying towards the depths of the Lin residence.

"This is…" The two exchanged a glance, their eyes flashing with doubt and curiosity.

"Follow them, it seems our chance has come." Zhang Long whispered and took the lead in pursuit.

Li Hu followed closely behind, the two like leopards in the night, preparing to bite down on their prey and advance into the unknown depths.

"Enough, you two friends, the Li and Zhang families sent you two fools to scout the Lin family at night? What are you thinking? Daydreaming?"

A cold shout, like piercing ice, suddenly exploded in the night sky, interrupting Li Hu and Zhang Long's steps.

They stopped abruptly, their eyes like torches, looking towards the direction of the sound.

They saw a young man dressed in black, with a stern face, walking out of the darkness.

His eyes seemed to be able to see through people's hearts, staring directly at the two, a disdainful smile on the corner of his mouth.

"Who are you?" Zhang Long asked in a deep voice, although his heart was stormy, he still maintained his composure on the surface.

"Hmph, who I am is not important, what's important is that you shouldn't be here."

The young man snorted coldly, his tone full of disdain,

"The Li and Zhang families are really becoming more and more blind, daring to send you two wastes to scout the Lin family at night."

Li Hu glared angrily when he heard this, about to explode, but was stopped by Zhang Long.

Zhang Long took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, and said: "Your Excellency is mistaken, we are not here to provoke the Lin family, but to discuss important matters."

"Discuss important matters? What a joke!" The young man smiled disdainfully and said, "With just the two of you, you think you're worthy of discussing important matters with the Lin family?

I advise you to go back obediently, lest you get into trouble."

"Your Excellency is too arrogant," Li Hu finally couldn't help but say angrily, "Since we're here, we don't plan to leave easily."

"Oh? Then you want to fight?" The young man raised his eyebrows, seemingly not caring about Li Hu's provocation, but instead revealing a playful smile.

"Fight? Hmph, we're not that foolish." Zhang Long stopped the impulsive Li Hu again. It was not advisable to confront him head-on at this time; they had to outsmart him.

"We just hope that Your Excellency can give us a chance to meet the Lin family head."

"Meet the Lin family head? Do you think the Lin family head is someone you can meet just because you want to?"

The young man sneered, his tone full of ridicule, "However, I can give you a chance, as long as you can…"

Before he could finish speaking, the young man suddenly flashed, attacking Li Hu and Zhang Long like a ghost.

The two were caught off guard and felt a powerful force coming at them, causing them to retreat several steps, almost falling.

"Good skills!" Zhang Long stabilized himself, praised, and then looked solemnly at the young man, "It seems Your Excellency intends to speak with strength."

"That's right, I just like dealing with smart people." The young man smiled slightly and moved again, launching a fierce attack on the two like a ghost in the night.

Li Hu and Zhang Long didn't dare to be careless, and they all used their movements to fight the young man.

In the night, the figures of the three flickered, and the force of fists and kicks intertwined, making bursts of explosions.

"Hmph, you want to see the Lin family head with just this little skill? What a joke!"

The young man ridiculed as he fought, his offensive becoming more and more fierce.

The palm is like a flame, emitting a very high temperature

The air in the night sky seems to be distorted

Li Hu and Zhang Long were anxious, if they could not get rid of the young man's entanglement as soon as possible, their plan would be completely in vain.

However, the young man's strength was too strong, and the high temperature in his palm made it difficult for the two of them to gain the upper hand even when working together.

The knowledgeable Li Hu suddenly thought of something.

"Fire Yang Palm, you are Lin Xiong's nephew,

The Lin family's Bone Refining martial artist seed,

Lin Ziyang, a Blood Refining mid-stage genius?"

At this moment, a burst of rapid footsteps suddenly came, breaking the battle between the three.

A group of Lin family guards rushed over, trying to surround the three.

Li Hu and Zhang Long saw that the situation was not good, and naturally had the intention to leave.

They couldn't leave their lives here just to gather information, right?

The two exchanged glances and instantly understood the situation in front of them.

They both attacked Lin Ziyang's lower body.

"Despicable, shameless"

Lin Ziyang became highly alert, concentrating on preparing to take the move,

But the two swayed, and fled backwards.

Lin Ziyang shouted: "Still want to fool me?"

Just as he was about to chase, he was stopped by the voice behind him.

"Ziyang, protecting the family is important."