I Can Deduce Arts by Slaying Demons-Chapter 40: Jealous Su Tianqi!

Chen Shi looked at Lu Xuan with an expression of astonishment, even feeling a sense of absurdity, wondering if he was getting senile and seeing illusions.

Who would have thought that he could encounter the young master of the Lu Family Pharmacy in this place.

Wasn’t it said that this eldest son of the Lu Family seldom goes out?

It’s one thing for him to be alone in the Junling Mountain Range, but appearing here, the lair of the Black Wind Stronghold’s chieftain, is rather strange.

The other person gasping in surprise was Ye Xuan.

She was also showing an astonished expression, her beautiful eyes sizing up Lu Xuan, seemingly confirming if he was the same wealthy young master she had seen before.

She hadn’t expected that the wealthy young master she met at the Drunken Immortal Inn in Shili Town would appear before her again.

And meet in this deep mountain forest.

"Hmph, someone in the deep mountain forest and at the foot of the bandit stronghold, who knows if he’s secretly in league with the bandits?"

"In my opinion, we should apprehend him, perhaps we can extract information about the Black Wind Stronghold’s chieftain from him."

At this point, Su Tianqi stepped forward from behind, his eyes fiercely glaring at Lu Xuan.

Lu Xuan was dressed in a black brocade suit, waist girded with silk, his neat jet-black short hair waving in the wind, his visage stunning, and his expression calm as water, exuding a natural aura of authority.

Jealous flames almost spewed from Su Tianqi’s eyes, burning with the desire to devour Lu Xuan.

Especially upon seeing Ye Xuan’s demeanor, Su Tianqi was seething with anger, secretly cursing.

Bitch!

Feeling the malicious gaze thrown towards him, and being falsely accused of conspiring with the bandits, Lu Xuan was somewhat puzzled as he looked at Su Tianqi.

He didn’t seem to know this person, right?

Why does he act as if they have a deep-seated hatred, appearing as if he wants Lu Xuan dead?

However, Lu Xuan didn’t think much of it. He sensed that the other party was merely an ant in the Bone Refining Realm.

If the other party truly intended harm, Lu Xuan wouldn’t hesitate to crush him.

As Chen Shi saw Su Tianqi malign Lu Xuan as a bandit, he quickly intervened to smooth things over, with an apologetic smile.

"Misunderstanding, misunderstanding, Mr. Su, this person is a junior known to me, absolutely not a bandit remnant."

Having been treated for an illness by the old master of the Lu Family, Chen Shi certainly wouldn’t stand by and watch Su Tianqi malign Lu Xuan.

Though he was also clueless as to why Lu Xuan was here.

Witnessing Su Tianqi slander others, Ye Xuan couldn’t hold back, rebuking angrily: "Su Tianqi, stop spewing nonsense here!"

Chen Shi hurried over towards Lu Xuan, and upon getting close, he asked in confusion: "Lu kid, why are you here?"

"This place is infested with vicious bandits and danger lurks everywhere. We came today precisely to eliminate the bandits on the mountain, you better leave quickly."

"Bandits?"

Upon hearing the purpose of their presence, Lu Xuan was momentarily stunned, then said calmly: "I see, thank you Mr. Chen for the caution, I shall take my leave now."

Seeing that Lu Xuan was someone Mr. Chen knew, Li Yanran paid no more heed.

It was more crucial to hurry and annihilate the Black Wind Stronghold’s chieftain Fang Sheng. Li Yanran addressed Mr. Chen: "Alright, Mr. Chen, you lead the way."

Standing with arms crossed at the spot, Lu Xuan watched silently as Chen Shi and the others climbed up the mountain, his dark, deep-set eyes glimmering slightly, lost in thought.

It turned out they were here to exterminate the bandits, and the direction they headed to was precisely where the bandit mentioned earlier.

In that case, Lu Xuan wouldn’t need to intervene.

Because, Lu Xuan had already discovered that among them were Martial Artists of the Blood Refining Realm.

Even with their entire aura restrained, the robust blood Qi peculiar to Blood Refining Realm Martial Artists couldn’t escape Lu Xuan’s perception.

A Martial Artist of the Blood Refining Realm?

It seems that the bandit wasn’t lying; they indeed have a mentor in the Blood Refining Realm.

Otherwise, why would a martial arts master of the Blood Refining Realm appear in a small place like Qingyun County.

An unfamiliar martial artist in the Blood Refining Realm, whom Lu Xuan had never seen, seemed to be here for the Blood Refining realm bandit.

Until those ahead disappeared from his sight, Lu Xuan’s mind stirred, invoking his Inner Qi within.

His form switched, vanishing ghostly in a few flickers, leaving behind a latent phantom that dissipated within a breath.

On the mountainside.

Chen Shi expertly guided Li Yanran and others forward, until a massive stronghold emerged ahead.

However, at this moment, Chen Shi suddenly halted and cautiously inspected the surroundings.

Strange, why hasn’t a single bandit been seen along this path?

Logically, bandit strongholds have many scouts below.

Last time, on orders from Lord County Magistrate, he came to sweep the mountain and eliminate bandits, encountering numerous traps and many bandits.

Now, not only aren’t any bandits seen, but even traps aren’t present.

Thinking of this, Chen Shi’s expression turned stern, addressing Li Yanran.

"Mr. Li be cautious, I find this place abnormal. Not a single bandit encountered, there might be deceit here!"

Li Yanran didn’t take Chen Shi’s words to heart. Ordinary bandits were mere ants to her, insignificant.

In the entire stronghold, only the Black Wind Stronghold’s chieftain Fang Sheng warranted her attention.

Thus, after lightly leaving a remark, Li Yanran led her two subordinates towards the stronghold.

"No need, you two stay here, we proceed." 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

"Uh..."

Seeing Li Yanran charged ahead unguardedly, Chen Shi wanted to offer advice but was stopped by Ye Xuan beside him.

"Mr. Chen, you needn’t worry for sister Yanran."

"Did you forget, sister Yanran is a martial arts expert in the Blood Refining Realm,

How could she be harmed by petty thieves lurking in the deep woods?"

"True indeed."

Without pause, Li Yanran swiftly reached the stronghold’s entrance.

Followed by Su Tianqi and the silent burly man Chen Lingfeng.

Glancing at the two watchtowers within the stronghold gates, Li Yanran found them empty.

This odd situation made Li Yanran’s brow twitch slightly, but only fleetingly.

Then Li Yanran calmly spoke: "Tianqi, Ling Feng, if you see any bandits later, deal with them, I’ll handle Fang Sheng!"

"Yes, Mr. Li!"

Having remained silent, Chen Lingfeng finally spoke alongside Su Tianqi upon receiving Li Yanran’s orders.

Bang!

A loud sound resounded.

In the next moment, the stronghold’s gate was blasted open by Li Yanran’s palm, instantly shattering, crashing down around them.