Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 454 Chasing Troops

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Yu's expression suddenly changed. His body tensed, and a hint of alarm flashed through his eyes. He sensed a dangerous aura rapidly approaching, and he thought to himself, "They're chasing us." He hugged Chen Xin'er tightly, turned, and ran towards the antique trading shop again at full speed. His eyes revealed a hint of determination and unyielding spirit. Although he knew the danger was behind him, his steps were unwavering, as if in this dark night, only the antique trading shop ahead could be their only hope of salvation.

Some time later, Chen Yu and Chen Xin'er finally arrived at the antique trading shop. To their relief, the lights were still on and the door was open, like a beacon of light in the darkness, bringing them a glimmer of warmth and hope. Without hesitation, Chen Yu rushed in, carrying Chen Xin'er. The shop was filled with a faint scent of sandalwood, mixed with the aged aroma of antiques, creating a unique sense of tranquility. Chen Yu put Chen Xin'er down. Both of their faces were covered with fatigue and fear, but their eyes still revealed a hint of determination.

At that moment, a figure emerged from the back of the shop. It was Hong Ze. He was dressed in a black robe, his face stern, his eyes revealing a shrewd and capable look. Seeing Chen Yu and Chen Xin'er's bewildered state, he frowned slightly and approached, asking, "You two, are you being hunted?" His voice was deep and magnetic, echoing in the silent shop, giving people a sense of invisible pressure.

As soon as he finished speaking, a sudden clatter of footsteps and shouting erupted from outside the shop. Dozens of Half-Step Grandmasters from the Ding and Li families surged in like a tide, instantly surrounding the antique trading shop. Their faces wore ferocious grins, their eyes gleaming with greed and ferocity, like a pack of hungry wolves, targeting Chen Yu and Chen Xiner as their prey.

Chen Xiner took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. "I'm being hunted, but that's not important." Her voice trembled slightly, but it carried an undeniable tone. In this life-or-death situation, she knew she had to remain calm to find a glimmer of hope.

Chen Yu also took a step forward, his eyes revealing a hint of eagerness and sincerity, and said: "Yes, we are here to ask you for help, otherwise everyone in the city will die tonight." His words were full of expectations for Hongze and concerns about the current situation. He hoped that Hongze could understand the seriousness of the matter and lend a helping hand to help them through this crisis.

Hongze's expression changed slightly, his eyes revealed a hint of surprise and solemnity, and he asked: "Has the ancestor of the Ding family come out of seclusion?" He knew in his heart that to make Chen Yu and Chen Xiner so panicked, there must be an extremely powerful enemy. In Lingyuan City, the ancestor of the Ding family was undoubtedly an awe-inspiring existence.

Chen Xiner shook her head, her eyes revealing a hint of fear and despair, and said, "It's even more terrifying than that. A friend of mine has the combat power of a grandmaster, but he can't control this power, and now he has lost his mind." There was a hint of sob in her voice, as if she had seen the bloody scene caused by Xu Tian's loss of control, and her heart was filled with pain and helplessness.

After hearing what Chen Xiner said, Hong Ze couldn't help but take a breath, his eyes revealed a hint of shock and worry, and said: "Grand Master? Isn't the city lord here?" In his cognition, the city lord Gao Jinghao was already the top powerhouse in Lingyuan City, possessing powerful strength and majesty. It was hard for him to imagine that someone else could create such a big wave in Lingyuan City.

Chen Yu smiled bitterly, with a hint of helplessness and despair on his face, and said, "I guess City Lord Gao can't hold on. I think you have also noticed the battle over at Tingya Tower." There was a trace of sadness in his eyes. He knew that this crisis had exceeded their imagination. The entire Lingyuan City was caught in a huge disaster, and at this moment they were like ants struggling in the dark, unable to find a way out.

Hong Ze frowned upon hearing Chen Yu's words. He knew that Chen Yu's words were true, and he had certainly sensed the powerful aura emanating from Ting Ya Lou. But at this moment, they were also in a difficult situation. Outside the store, the Ding and Li families were watching closely, making the situation extremely complicated and dangerous.

At this moment, someone in the crowd outside the store shouted, "Hand over Chen Xiner and Chen Yu, or we will kill them!" The voice was full of arrogance and arrogance, as if they did not take the Ming family seriously at all. Even though they knew that this was the Ming family's property, they were blinded by greed and hatred, and wanted to catch Chen Xiner and Chen Yu at all costs.

Chen Yu clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles white from the exertion. His eyes betrayed fatigue and anxiety, and he periodically glanced outside the shop. Outside, dozens of Half-Step Grandmasters from the Ding and Li families fanned out, surrounding the antique trading shop. Their faces wore ferocious expressions, their eyes gleaming with greed and ferocity, like a pack of hungry wolves eyeing their prey within. The auras emanating from these Half-Step Grandmasters intertwined, creating a powerful pressure that made the atmosphere inside even more solemn.

Chen Xin'er stood beside Chen Yu, her body trembling slightly, her hands unconsciously tugging at the corners of her clothes. Her eyes were filled with fear and worry, but beneath this fear, there was a hint of stubbornness and determination. She knew that their situation was extremely dangerous, and their only hope might lie in this antique trading shop.

Hong Ze stood aside, his brow furrowed, his eyes etched with solemnity and vigilance. He periodically glanced around the store, secretly formulating a response. He knew full well the power of the Ding and Li families, and that their imposing presence would make escaping unscathed a formidable task.

At this suffocatingly tense moment, a slight noise emanated from the back hall, shattering the silence within. Everyone's gaze instantly turned in that direction, only to be met by a figure slowly emerging from the darkness. It was a rather ordinary-looking old man, dressed in a shabby, patched gray robe. His hair lay disheveled across his shoulders, and his face wore a sleepy, languid expression. His eyes were slightly narrowed, as if he were still lost in a dream. However, his stature was quite upright, and his gait was steady, giving off an air of unfathomable depth.