"It's alright, we'll know soon enough."
After Ning Beichen finished speaking, he grabbed the few Lie Feng bandits and flew out of the inn window. With his abilities, he didn't alarm anyone.
Soon, Ning Beichen left the town and appeared in the barren land outside, throwing the men onto the ground and saying to them:
"Take me to your lair."
The Lie Feng bandits initially refused, but after Ning Beichen's "persuasion," three of them died. Finally, the last Lie Feng bandit, fearing death, agreed to lead Ning Beichen to their hideout.
He likely harbored hopes that his companions would rescue him.
"Young Master Ning, are you sure you want to go? I've heard that the Lie Feng bandits have powerful experts, that they are numerous, and that their methods are extremely brutal…" Li Jing'er said with concern.
"It's fine. They're just a bunch of arrogant bandits who don't know their place, thinking they can run rampant. It's just a matter of whether someone is willing to deal with them," Ning Beichen replied.
"Young Master Ning, I want to go with you too. Two people are better than one," Li Jing'er said.
Ning Beichen initially wanted to refuse, but then he thought that if she didn't go, what if she left after he returned? So, he agreed.
Most importantly, Ning Beichen wasn't doing this out of boredom to play the hero, but because he was saving Li Jing'er.
Ning Beichen didn't know if Li Jing'er would die at the hands of the Lie Feng bandits or the Bai Yue Cult, so he decided to wipe them all out and eliminate the danger for her in advance.
As long as Li Jing'er lived, wouldn't the later Jin Yuehe remember Chang Qing?
Ning Beichen wasn't sure if it would work, but it was the only thing he could do at the moment.
Rather than helping Li Jing'er, he was saving himself, because if this matter wasn't resolved, he didn't know how long he would be trapped here.
Soon, Ning Beichen arrived at a hidden mountain forest. Inside a valley within the forest, there was a very concealed entrance, which was the lair of the Lie Feng bandits.
"Young Master Ning, why don't we sneakily change into their clothes and go in to scout the situation?" Li Jing'er suggested from her perspective.
"There's no need for such trouble," Ning Beichen said, then strode boldly towards the entrance of the Lie Feng bandit lair.
At the entrance, many Lie Feng bandits were on guard, with numerous sentries around.
But Ning Beichen didn't take them seriously at all. He forcefully pushed his way through, killing gods and buddhas as he encountered them, showing no intention of being discreet.
Although these Lie Feng bandits were not weak, some of them were far stronger than Li Jing'er.
However, in Ning Beichen's eyes, there was no difference; it was like a dimensionality reduction attack, and he annihilated them all.
As for sparing their lives?
Ning Beichen never considered such a thing.
Whether seeking revenge or fighting enemies, showing mercy to them is an irresponsible act towards one's own life.
If you spare them today, tomorrow they might bring an army to slaughter your entire family. Would you regret it then?
As for killing the wrong people or those who didn't deserve to die, this wasn't a civilized society. Since they chose to be bandits, did you expect them to have a conscience?
Even if they had one, they would have fed it to the dogs long ago.
Therefore, Ning Beichen's path was one of lightning speed and bloody carnage. In less than five minutes, Ning Beichen had cleared out the entire Lie Feng bandit stronghold.
The leader of the Lie Feng bandits was beheaded by Ning Beichen with a single sword strike, dying a death that couldn't be more final.
Soon, the Lie Feng bandits were completely eliminated by Ning Beichen, disappearing from this world forever. He also took all the valuables from their stronghold.
Unbeknownst to Ning Beichen, his domineering display caused Li Jing'er, who had been following him all along, to her eyes shine brightly.
She had never seen such a domineering and powerful man. Her heart pounded uncontrollably, adrenaline surged, and in her eyes, Ning Beichen was like a man who glowed.
A woman's attraction to a man often begins with admiration.
In Li Jing'er's eyes now, there was nothing but admiration for Ning Beichen.
Ning Beichen was unaware of all this. He simply wanted to resolve the situation quickly. If he had known Li Jing'er would admire him, he might have reconsidered his actions.
"Alright, we can go now," Ning Beichen said to Li Jing'er.
After all, the place was covered in blood, and it wasn't pleasant to stay any longer.
"Okay."
Li Jing'er nodded obediently, her gaze never leaving Ning Beichen throughout the process, and followed him away.
The two did not return to the inn, as there were still the bodies of the Lie Feng bandits there, and going back would only bring them trouble.
"Miss Li, do you know the location of the Bai Yue Cult's main headquarters?" Ning Beichen asked her.
After all, the Lie Feng bandits were just minor characters; the Bai Yue Cult was the real threat.
"I do, Young Master Ning. What do you want to know for?" Li Jing'er asked him.
"I want to deal with them, so they can't hunt you anymore," Ning Beichen said casually.
Little did he know how much of an impact his words would have on Li Jing'er's heart.
The reason Ning Beichen had annihilated the Lie Feng bandits was for her.
And now, for her sake, he intended to confront the Bai Yue Cult.
Suddenly, Li Jing'er was overwhelmed with emotion. Even her beloved Chang Qing brother had never treated her so well.
However, she couldn't let Ning Beichen risk his life because of her.
After all, the Bai Yue Cult was not like the Lie Feng bandits.
To put it bluntly, the Lie Feng bandits weren't even worthy of carrying the shoes for the Bai Yue Cult.
"No, Young Master Ning, absolutely do not go to the Bai Yue Cult. The Bai Yue Cult is full of experts, and their cult leader is a Heavenly Venerable. You are no match for them," Li Jing'er said to Ning Beichen in a panic.
"Heavenly Venerable?"
Ning Beichen hesitated. If the Bai Yue Cult leader was indeed a Heavenly Venerable, then it would be quite troublesome.
Although he was known as the number one person beneath the Heavenly Venerable, dealing with a Heavenly Venerable was not easy.
Even if the Bai Yue Cult leader was the weakest Heavenly Venerable, a Heavenly Venerable was still a Heavenly Venerable. Even the weakest Heavenly Venerable was far stronger than a Venerable.
There was simply no comparison between the two.
Moreover, Ning Beichen wasn't even a Venerable. He only possessed a strength comparable to a Venerable.
"If it's a Heavenly Venerable, I can't win. However, if I'm given more time, it should be fine," Ning Beichen said with a frown after some thought.
As long as he advanced to the Venerable realm, he should be able to deal with a Heavenly Venerable. For now, it was best not to go and court death.
He didn't want to end up getting himself killed instead of raiding their home.
Therefore, Ning Beichen decided to advance to the Venerable realm as quickly as possible and stay by Li Jing'er's side to protect her until he found Jin Yuehe.