Chapter 86: Lethal Intent in the Desolate Temple

Galloping wildly on horseback, the autumn wind roars, swords and blades clanging—a journey of killing.

Thirty li of road, nine swift horses cover it in the time of one stick of incense.

Another ten li ahead lies Cloudshadow Village outside the city. The nine riders rein in their horses, but by the roadside, a man is already waiting.

Dressed in a traveler's garb with wrapped legs and cloth shoes, he appears competent and capable. He quickly steps forward, kneels on one knee, and reports:

"Nine Senior Brothers, that Ryven seems to still be recovering from his injuries. Senior Brother Guts dares not act rashly, but this is a rare opportunity. I implore the nine of you to act swiftly."

With these words, the man retreats.