872: Chapter 832: Ambushed on the Road 872: Chapter 832: Ambushed on the Road The next morning, Lu Chuan got up early, ready to set out for Beihe City.
In the courtyard of Lu Manor at dawn, a simple carriage stood within the compound.
Lu Chuan, together with Dongfang Cheng, came over, lifting Li Xunying, who was wrapped in a sleeping bag, onto the carriage.
Ever since he had ingested the Poison Pill, he had fallen into a comatose state.
Although there were signs that his Divine Soul still existed, it was extremely unstable, as if it could disperse at any moment.
After placing him on the carriage, Lu Chuan turned to look at Gu Xiaorou and Gu Xiaosang.
“You two stay at Lu Manor.
I’ll head to Beihe City first, and if anything comes up, contact me immediately.”
“If anything happens in Forest City, seek help from the City Lord; he will surely be obedient.”
Dongfang Cheng added from the side, “Young Master Lu, I’ve also reminded the people of the Dongfang family to take extra care of Lu Manor.
In Forest City, there will be only cooperation, no opposition or competition.”
Lu Chuan nodded in relief, “Then we’ll be off.”
Gu Xiaorou stepped forward, took off the jade necklace she often wore around her neck, and handed it to Lu Chuan.
“This is an amulet my mother bought for me when I was a child.
Wear it, and it will keep you safe.”
Lu Chuan took the necklace she handed him and immediately put it around his neck, “Take good care of Lu Manor for me, I’ll be back.”
“Yes, I’ll definitely manage Lu Manor well.”
Gu Xiaosang also chimed in from the side, “Don’t worry, we won’t let you down!”
Lu Chuan smiled and nodded slightly, then got on the carriage, ready to depart.
The coachman flicked the reins and the whip, urging the two stout horses at the front to move on.
Leaving Lu Manor and following the main road to the city gate, they then left Forest City.
On the carriage, Lu Chuan and Dongfang Cheng sat opposite each other, with Li Xunying lying on the ground beside them.
“He still hasn’t shown any reaction; it seems he won’t have any chance of revival before taking the Antidote.”
Dongfang Cheng glanced at Li Xunying and said.
“There’s no other way.
With only seven days’ time, just traveling will probably take up half of it.”
Dongfang Cheng nodded slightly, “You’re right; the journey from Forest City to Beihe City takes roughly two days.”
“During this lengthy process, all we can do is wait.”
Lu Chuan took out a Divine Tree branch from his bosom, and Spiritual Energy immediately radiated out.
“It’s a long journey; might as well practice cultivation.
You could also meditate.
The Spiritual Energy emanating from this Divine Tree branch is not only vast but also extremely pure; the absorption rate is several times faster than ordinary cultivation.”
Dongfang Cheng, sitting across from him, took a deep breath, deeply impressed, “I can already feel the Spiritual Energy within it; it’s truly extraordinary.”
Soon after, Dongfang Cheng hastily sat cross-legged and began to cultivate earnestly.
In this way, the two spent a calm day on their journey.
Come nightfall, they found an inn to stay for the night.
The surrounding area of the inn was fenced with wooden railings, and after entering, the carriage stopped on the open ground next to the courtyard.
Lu Chuan and Dongfang Cheng then walked off the carriage together.
The coachman followed the two men into the inn.
Dongfang Cheng approached the counter, bought three rooms, and then the trio went upstairs to rest.
The next morning, Lu Chuan got up early, walked down the corridor, then down the stairs to the ground floor.
Just descending the stairs, Lu Chuan scanned the lobby and noticed that all the tables were empty.
There wasn’t a single person in the entire lobby, and even the innkeeper, who should have been busy at the counter, was nowhere to be seen.
The eerie silence of the whole lobby instantly washed away Lu Chuan’s sleepiness.
He rubbed his eyes and took another look around.
He then turned and headed back upstairs, along the hallway to Dongfang Cheng’s door.
Three consecutive knocks landed on the door.
A moment later, the door slowly opened, and Dongfang Cheng came out rubbing his eyes.
“Lu Chuan, what’s up so early in the morning?”
He yawned and looked at Lu Chuan.
“No one’s downstairs!
Not a single person!”
“Maybe they just haven’t gotten up yet?”
Dongfang Cheng said dismissively.
“How is that possible?
Even the reception is empty, and the owner’s not there!”
“There’s definitely something wrong.
I’m afraid it’s just the two of us left in this inn!”
Lu Chuan’s words jolted Dongfang Cheng awake.
“Impossible, why would there be no one?
Could it be that these people have all been abducted?
Or is it that everyone in the inn is out to get us?”
Dongfang Cheng was skeptical, but he quickly walked down the stairs and indeed, he saw not a single person in the lobby.
We want to buy something, come out quickly!”
Dongfang Cheng shouted loudly, but there was no response.
He looked back at Lu Chuan, his expression turning grave, “This is indeed a bit strange, very strange!”
“With everyone gone, should we look outside?
Maybe they’re gathered there for a meal?”
Lu Chuan, though not believing his own words, still stepped out the door, only to find the courtyard was still desolate.
Lu Chuan’s expression turned icy as he said coldly, “Our carriage is gone too!”
At these words, Dongfang Cheng became anxious.
In the yard, all the carriages had disappeared!
And inside one carriage, Li Xunying was left!
Although the carriage door was locked, once the carriage disappeared, the enemy would have ways to unlock it.
“We’re in trouble, someone’s targeting us, they’re up to something!”
Dongfang Cheng panicked, his hands covering his head, helplessly staring at the courtyard in front of him.
Lu Chuan patted his shoulder and continued, “No matter who it is, we must catch up with them!”
“How can we catch up?
We don’t even have horses!”
Dongfang Cheng said helplessly.
At that moment, thick smoke began to rise from the wooden fence surrounding them.
Soon after, the wooden fence started burning fiercely from the outside to the inside.
Dongfang Cheng immediately panicked and hurriedly ran toward the main gate.
Lu Chuan followed closely behind, and the two rushed out of the inn’s main gate quickly.
Outside, on the empty road, Lu Chuan saw two figures swiftly mounting horses, preparing to leave in the distance.
“Those two are the ones who set the fire!”
Lu Chuan pointed and immediately charged towards the two figures.
The two people in black clothes on horseback, seeing Lu Chuan approaching from behind, exchanged glances, realizing the gravity of the situation.
“Let’s go, they woke up too soon!”
The two rode away quickly, continuously spurring their horses to move faster.
However, their speed was still no match for Lu Chuan’s.
Lu Chuan activated the Supreme Phantom Dodge martial arts skill, and in an instant, he was upon them.
He then drew the Soul Terminating Sword and swiftly unleashed two sharp Sword Qi.
The Sword Qi shot out cleanly and immediately hit the two men, piercing through their chests, with blood spraying out.
Following that, the two men fell off their horses one after the other.
Lu Chuan quickly approached one man, grabbed him, and started questioning loudly.