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Deep in the night, the starry sky was as profound as ever, and the earth was as quiet as ever.

The sleeping Li Qingniu suddenly woke up from his dream, he didn't know why he had such a dream.

He dreamt that when the Gu family caravan entered the Wilderness to hunt for Savage Beast, they had accidentally encountered a Savage Beast with Stellar Level. Due to the great disparity in strength, the entire Gu family caravan had been killed due to Wildland, with no one being able to escape.

Even Gu Chuan and Gu Ruoqing were amongst them. Although he knew clearly that such a thing would not happen, it was impossible for the Gu Family Merchant Group to barge into the activity area of the Stellar Level's Savage Beast with their rich experience. Furthermore, since Gu Chuan had awoken, he would definitely not let his daughter be in danger so easily.

However, Li Qingniu was still a little indescribably worried in his heart. No matter how many times he tried, he was unable to fall asleep …

Inside the Qingyang City, a huge fire raged in the sky.

In the middle of the night, when everyone was sleeping soundly, a fire suddenly ignited in the Gu family estate. No one knew the reason for the fire.

When people were woken up from their sleep by the noise and shouts, the entire Gu household was engulfed in a sea of fire.

Perhaps the fire was too strong, and no one was able to escape.

Seeing the former glory of the Gu's Merchant Guild turning to ashes, the surrounding citizens couldn't help but sigh in regret, and started to make guesses in their hearts about all sorts of possibilities.

They all knew that in the recent days, the Gu's and the Mohist had been fighting openly and secretly and could not be crossed. The Mohist relied on Yang Lie's support, and did things even more brazenly, easily hitting the Gu family caravan's people.

Therefore, everyone guessed that this huge fire was most likely caused by the Mohist. Their goal was nothing more than to completely eradicate the Gu Family, so that the Gu Family would never have the chance to stand up again.

As everyone was guessing, in the wilderness outside the city.

A group of more than a hundred people, dressed in clothes that made it easier to move at night, and several carts pulling goods were rapidly advancing.

The team moved swiftly and in an orderly manner. They had a tacit understanding with each other, and it was obvious that they had trained a lot in the past.

Just as they were about to cross over a hill and enter a flat area, a flame suddenly lit up the cliff in front of them. Countless torches lit up the horizon.

Everyone's path was cut off by a team that had appeared out of nowhere. Judging from the size of the other team, their numbers were at least several times greater than their own.

Hahahaha... Gu Chuan, do you think that just by setting a fire to it, you can get the Cicada out of its shell? I'll tell you honestly, I have long seen through your plan. Obediently put down your weapon and surrender to me, and also hand over that bitch Gu Ruoqing as my son's guardian. Perhaps, I can show great mercy and let you live.

Above the Mountain Wall, Mo Cheng looked down from above, and was surrounded by his followers while glaring at Gu Chuan and the rest.

Father, how did he know about our operation? Could it be …

Gu Ruoqing said as she looked at the people behind him.

It was suspicious, but now was not the time to think about it.

No reply? You know my patience has never been good, so why don't you let me help you make your decision. As he finished speaking, he raised his hand, and over a hundred rockets flew towards Gu Chuan's group from all directions.

The rockets coalesced in a circle around them, forming a cage of fire. The arrow was tied to a flammable object, and it broke apart when it touched the ground. It spread in all directions and ignited all the plants nearby, creating a blazing fire.

Since you've played a game of burning to death, I'll give you what you want today. I would like to see if you would yield obediently or if you would rather be burnt to a crisp. As Mo Cheng spoke, he let out a strange, sinister laugh.

When the Gu Family was in trouble, as good friends, Wu Shuang Jie took up the task of escorting them. Seeing Mo Cheng being so arrogant and despotic, he was about to intervene, but was stopped by Gu Chuan.

Brother Gu …

At that time, Mo Cheng was already a Fighter at the time, and after all these years, he should have long since become a Seven Star Fighter.

As he finished speaking, Gu Chuan's entire body was already ignited in flames. Raising his head, he sneered: Mo Cheng, it's been so many years since we last met, have you already forgotten my Fighter's attribute? Flames are the source of my power.

With a loud shout, Gu Chuan absorbed the surrounding fire energy into his body, and then rose from the ground, his body releasing raging flames as he pounced towards the cliff.

With a swing of his fist, a fire dragon flew towards Mo Cheng.

The corner of Mo Cheng's mouth curled up into a sneer, his body flashed, and he disappeared. Unfortunately for him, the lackeys behind him couldn't dodge in time. In addition to the monstrous flames, they were all engulfed by the sea of fire. They howled, flailed, and tumbled down the cliff like pigs being slaughtered.

Hahaha … Gu Chuan, after so many years of not seeing me, it looks like you have forgotten that my martial spirit is called 'Meditation Displacement'.

Hearing that, Gu Chuan's body could not help but tremble, Mo Cheng's voice came from where he was standing, and the one standing beside him was Gu Ruoqing.

Startled, he turned his head and heard Wu Shuang Jie groan as he was sent flying.

Uncle Wu! Before Gu Ruoqing could finish speaking, a fat and powerful hand grabbed onto his shoulder, causing Gu Ruoqing to immediately feel an intense pain on his shoulder, she could not help but let out a scream.

It was only now that Gu Chuan realized that he had been tricked. Mo Cheng purposely used fire attacks to make Gu Chuan think that he had been careless, and with his harsh words, he tricked him into leaving the mountain cliff so that he could take advantage of Gu Ruoqing and the others.

Qing'er!

Gu Chuan, you better stay put, if not I can break your daughter's neck with just two fingers. As Mo Cheng said this, he really grabbed onto Gu Ruoqing's throat with his other hand.

You... Despicable.

Hehehe, when there's no need to go all out, I'm too lazy to waste my strength. No wonder my son was so obsessed with him and fought with others. As long as our two families get married, and the Gu family Merchant Group goes under the control of the Mohist, you guys can forget about killing my son. What do you say?

In your dreams, who wants to marry your damned son? Gu Ruoqing said while struggling.

Oh? You don't want to marry my son? That was true, Miss Gu Huang Hua was waiting to be married. Marrying a dead person just like that was indeed a bit unfair, how about … How about marrying me? Hehehe … As Mo Cheng finished speaking, he revealed an evil smile, making people want to puke.

Bastard, you dare to touch a single hair on my daughter, I, Gu Chuan, will never rest until you die!

Don't die all day, ah, so unlucky. I hope that Brother Gu will consider my suggestion.

Pui, if you have the ability, you can fight me to the death.

Mo Cheng laughed coldly and said, "You want to fight then?" Well, someone will make you lose.

Just as Gu Chuan wanted to say something, he felt a wave of heat above his head. Raising his head, he saw a tall figure whose body was covered in flames jumping down from the sky towards him.

Yang Lie! Gu Chuan did not dodge, and welcomed it with a wave of his fist.

However, the disparity between the two could be imagined.

With a loud bang, Gu Chuan was flung out by Yang Lie's punch and struck the Mountain Wall. Because of the heavy injury, the Qi in his body was not controlled, and the flames around his body started to dissipate.

Puff … Spitting out a mouthful of blood, Gu Chuan knelt on one knee, with one hand on the ground to support his body, while blood continued to ooze out from his mouth.

Yang Lie... You are a Mayor, yet you ignore the law and discipline of the world, unworthy to be a Mayor of the Qingyang City.

Yang Lie snorted coldly, then walked in front of Gu Chuan: Gu Chuan, private duel with the Mohist Chamber of Commerce is your two family's internal matter, but you slaughtered the innocent and set fire to the enemy, how can I, as the Mayor, tolerate you?

Nonsense!

Just a moment ago, I saw with my own eyes that you had vented your private anger and used your own flames to brutally kill more than a dozen of the members of the Mohist Merchant Guild. If I didn't bring you to justice today, how could this Mayor face the common people with Qingyang City? I wouldn't have been able to do that.

Gu Chuan sneered when he heard this, and looked at Mo Cheng hatefully. He had to admit, in terms of scheming, Mo Cheng was more shrewd and cunning than him.

A character that had grown to be on par with the Gu family in the past ten years, how could he be an ordinary character? The mind of its means is thus to be seen.

Facing such an enemy, it was already troublesome enough, but now there was an additional Stellar Level expert like Yang Lie as an opponent.

In this sort of situation, Gu Chuan knew that he had no chance of winning, and was just about to lose all hope …

Miss Ruoqing, Uncle Gu, so you two are here. I have to go into the city to look for you guys, why aren't you sleeping in the middle of the night? What was he doing outside the city?

A very familiar voice entered the Gu family's Father And Daughter's ears. The flame of hope instantly illuminated the already despairing hearts of the crowd.

Brother Li... The moment Gu Ruoqing opened his mouth, Mo Cheng grabbed onto her throat tightly, immediately making it difficult for her to breathe and make it difficult for her to speak.

Young Master Li, why are you … Looking at Li Qingniu who suddenly appeared beside him, Gu Chuan could not believe his eyes.

Li Qingniu bent over to help him up: "I had a strange dream, that you all met with the attacks of Savage Beast and were all killed. Although I felt that it was impossible, I still wanted to come back to see you all.

After he finished speaking, he turned around to look at the nearby Yang Lie who was somewhat dumbstruck, and exclaimed: Isn't he the Mayor from that day? Uncle Gu, is he bullying you again?

Gu Chuan coughed lightly two times, spitting out a mouthful of blood on the ground, and said: It's not only him, there's also that person. As he spoke, he pointed to Mo Cheng who was suppressing Gu Ruoqing.

Li Qingniu looked towards the direction he was pointing, at the side, Wu Shuang Jie who was lying on the ground shouted: Brother Li, quickly save the young miss.

Stinky Kid, so you are the Cyan Cow. You are the one who killed my son, I want you to repay me with your life!

Li Qingniu asked with a baffled expression: "Who is your son?" I have indeed killed some bad people recently, if your son is a bad person …

Shut up, I won't listen to the explanation. In short, today I must seek justice for my son. You want to save this woman, don't you? As long as you repent in front of me and commit suicide to die for my son, I will promise you that I will let their Father And Daughter go.