Killing Dao Fruit
Chapter 787 - 625: Encircling the Spot to Fight Reinforcements, Teaching in Dreams

Chapter 787: Chapter 625: Encircling the Spot to Fight Reinforcements, Teaching in Dreams

The setting sun dipped below the horizon.

Leading the band was a man with a curly beard, a group of seven or eight burly men with various weapons in hand, leaping amongst the branches in the forest like flying.

From north to south, they swiftly traversed mountains and ridges, rapidly nearing the banks of the Heavenly Barrier River.

However, they seemed to be cautious, carefully altering their direction several times along the way, following a specific route.

They preferred to take longer detours rather than risk danger.

The men were all skilled, moving through the complex terrain of the mountains with a speed that did not falter compared to galloping horses.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!...

Having crossed Jiangbei’s last great mountain, the men, who now carried a cutting breeze with them, one after another, landed on a Mountain Road that had become somewhat desolate due to the frequent wars.

This was the necessary path to reach the frontlines of the war between the north and the south.

At that moment, a sharp-eyed man caught sight of a conspicuous tavern flag among the deep autumn grass ahead.

And the large character "酒" ("Wine") on it.

Green willows turn yellow while dangling with red apricot branches, a wine flag hangs!

A tavern flag, which would have been a common sight in the peaceful years, now added a touch of warmth to the desolate depths of autumn.

Even though they were still several miles away, the group of burly men seemed to already smell the aroma of wine, their throats undulating as they were tempted by the desire to drink.

Heaven knows how much good wine and meat they missed out on in their hasty travels recently.

Now, with only fifty miles from their destination, they had entered a buffer zone fraught with conflict, where no one had control.

There was no longer a need to be so tense.

A member of the group couldn’t help but speak up to the curly-bearded leader,

"Big brother, this time the Nine Soldiers and the Sects are each supporting a vassal in the north-south war. They agreed to duel at the Heavenly Barrier River, continuously calling friends to stir up the whole Mortal World.

It’s likely that after this battle, the master of the entire world for the future will be decided.

We brothers are going to support the frontlines, helping the rightful ruler. In the future, securing titles and teaching our children, advancement in Cultivation will all be no problem.

But, brothers, we have left our homes, and have traveled such a long distance. Now on the way to Peace City, each of us carrying our heads on a risk for a future, not even knowing if there’s a tomorrow.

Why not seize this chance to drink a few bowls of wine and indulge in our craving first?"

The others also licked their lips, chattering,

"Big brother, you know me. Old Five here has first-rate tolerance to liquor and never acts crazy when drinking."

"Yeah, big brother, we all know our limits, we’d never mess things up."

"..."

The highly respected boss knew that even the Emperor cannot make demands of hungry soldiers.

If he wanted to achieve glory and success, he needed to rely on the brothers who would risk their lives for him.

Since it was difficult to go against the wishes of the majority, he went with the flow and agreed,

"Alright then, we brothers should rest a bit, pay tribute to the Five Organs Temple with good wine and good meat before we hit the road."

As for the instinctual caution of a group of old Jianghu men, could it be there was something off about a tavern set up in such a desolate place?

Eight brothers exchanged looks, and instead of worry, there was a hint of a smirk and a sense of anticipation.

If nothing is amiss then all is well, but if there was something strange about the tavern... they’d welcome it with open arms!

And the tavern did not disappoint them.

The brash and bold men swaggered into the tavern, which also dabbled in the flesh trade.

An alluring proprietor with eyes full of seduction immediately came up to warmly greet them.

In no time, they each found themselves embracing lightly-clad and charming maidens, enjoying the pleasures of drinks and meat while not forgetting to indulge their desires.

When the lascivious music gradually ceased and the restlessness from days of travel had been relieved,

Just as the eight carefree men were embracing beauties, drinking strong liquor, and chatting about the world, dreaming of their glorious future after achieving success,

Suddenly.

"Sir, such a strong body you have, like a grand furnace when I’m close, burning me up inside,"

A husky voice like that from a cat, accompanied by a tickling breath, whispered into the ears of the curly-bearded leader.

The gorgeous prostitute still clinging to him extended a fair, delicate hand towards his chest.

As she spoke, her brightly-colored nails suddenly grew, emitting a sinister red glow.

It seemed she could easily rip open a man with just a light scratch.

"Thump thump thump, such a powerful heart, if... I were to dig it out and eat it while it’s still warm, surely that would be very nourishing?"

As the woman spoke with the gentlest tone about the most bone-chilling thoughts,

The other striking beauties entangled with the remaining seven burly men also began to show their true colors.

They looked cold, their sharp red nails growing as well, gently touching the robust chests of the men.

And in the tavern, the lit candles began to flicker unstably, their glow shifting from a warm yellow to a ghastly green in an instant.

Clearly, the instincts of these old Jianghu warriors had not failed them, this tavern was indeed a den of thieves!

And it was not an ordinary den, for it sought not money, but hearts and livers.

Yet upon seeing the true forms of the prostitutes, the men were only briefly stunned before bursting into loud, uncontrollable laughter, as if they couldn’t contain their joy,

"Eat our brothers’ hearts and livers? Ha ha ha..."

In this world, fools do not survive for long. Just from their contemptuous demeanor, one could tell these men had something to rely on!

If things had ended there, it would have been just another typical story of murder and misfortune, with the unlucky encountering a hard obstacle.