Chapter 572: Between Lightning and Flint
However, in that split second, before he could even blink or react, Lin Ze, like an agile cheetah, instantly seized the fleeting opportunity and rushed forward without hesitation! He flashed like a bolt of lightning that cut through the night sky, rushing straight to the black-robed man at lightning speed.
In a flash, Lin Ze clenched his right hand into a fist, and with the force of thunder and lightning, he fiercely punched the black-robed man's chest. There was a loud "bang", as if the whole space was shaking. The black-robed man was caught off guard and let out a shrill scream. The whole person flew backwards like a kite with a broken string. After flying several meters away, he fell heavily to the ground.
When he landed, it was even more shocking - a mouthful of scarlet blood spurted out of his mouth, splashing on the ground, forming a pool of glaring blood. The black-robed man, who suffered such a severe injury, was filled with resentment and anger, but at this time he was extremely weak. He endured the severe pain and struggled desperately to stand up, attempting to launch a final counterattack. However, no matter how hard he tried, his severely injured body could no longer obey his command, and he could only collapse to the ground helplessly, watching his body gradually become illusory.
Wisps of inky black smoke slowly rose from the black-robed man's body and gradually spread. As the black smoke became more and more numerous and thicker, the figure of the black-robed man began to become blurred. Finally, after a breeze blew, he completely turned into countless tiny black smoke and dust, drifting in the air and disappearing without a trace. At the moment before completely dissipating, the black-robed man was still unwilling to give up and used up his last bit of strength, gnashing his teeth and leaving a threatening and cruel word: "You can't escape..."
Lin Ze and Su Yao stood there quietly, staring at the direction where the black-robed man disappeared, until they confirmed that the other party had really left. They let out a long sigh of relief as if a taut string had suddenly relaxed. The two looked at each other, and they could see the fear that had not yet faded from each other's eyes. However, at this moment, they knew that it was not appropriate to stay here for a long time, so no one said a word, but just nodded tacitly, and then immediately quickened their pace, running out of the forest as fast as the wind.
Lin Ze and Su Yao ran all the way until they ran out of the forest and came to a small town. The town was bustling with people coming and going, unaware of the thrilling incident that had just happened.
"We need to find a place to rest and re-plan our next trip." Lin Ze said as he gently rubbed his temples. It was obvious that the long journey had made him feel a little exhausted. Su Yao, who was standing by, nodded slightly, indicating that she agreed with Lin Ze's proposal.
The two walked side by side, and soon they arrived in front of an antique inn. As they stepped into the door, a faint scent of tea hit their noses, making them feel peaceful. They chose a seat by the window and sat down. When they were about to call the waiter to come over to take the order, they suddenly heard a low voice of discussion coming from the next table.
"Have you heard? Recently, mysterious people in black robes have appeared inexplicably in many places. Their whereabouts are secretive and I don't know what bad things they are planning. I think it might be some evil organization that wants to make a earth-shattering move!" One of them said nervously.
When Lin Ze and Su Yao heard this, they looked at each other, and a trace of vigilance appeared in their eyes. Could it be that the black-robed man they met on the road before was not an isolated incident? Just as they were thinking secretly, there was a slight noise at the door of the inn. Then, several people wearing strange clothes and rough looks walked in. These people's eyes were as sharp as hawks, and they scanned every guest in the store without concealing it.
Lin Ze subconsciously tightened his grip on the weapon at his waist, while Su Yao calmly adjusted her sitting position so that she could react instantly. At this moment, the strangers fixed their eyes on Lin Ze and Su Yao, and then walked straight towards them. The leader was tall, with a face full of flesh, and a pair of eyes emitting a cold light. When he came closer, he stopped and said coldly: "Did you two just come out of that forest? Come with us!"
Hearing this, Lin Ze snorted coldly, straightened his body, and responded fearlessly: "Hmph, why should we go with you? Who are you?" Before he finished speaking, the atmosphere on the scene suddenly became tense, as if an invisible string was stretched to the extreme and could break at any time.
The big man sneered, "You don't need to know who we are. Just know that if you don't follow us, don't even think about leaving this door today." Lin Ze was about to get angry, but Su Yao gently pulled his sleeve and whispered, "Don't worry, let's see what they want to do."
Lin Ze took a deep breath and tried hard to suppress the rage burning in his heart. He gritted his teeth and squeezed out a word: "Okay, we'll go with you! But if you dare to play any tricks, don't blame me for being ruthless!" After that, he glared fiercely at the people who led the way.
The men looked at each other, then led the way without saying a word. They led Lin Ze and Su Yao around, through narrow and dark alleys, and finally came to a very remote courtyard.
The courtyard looked quite old, with mottled and falling walls and a dilapidated gate. Walking into the courtyard, an old and decayed smell hit us. The two followed the men into the house, which was dimly lit. In the middle of the house was an old wooden table, with an old man in a gray robe sitting next to it.
The old man heard someone coming in and slowly opened his eyes, his eyes fell on Lin Ze and Su Yao. His eyes were deep and sharp, as if he could see through everything. "Don't be afraid, I don't have any bad intentions. To be honest, I have been secretly investigating the mysterious black-robed men. Just now, I accidentally learned that you had fought with the black-robed men, so I took the liberty to invite you two to come here, hoping to get some useful information from you."
Lin Ze and Su Yao's tense nerves relaxed a little, but they still remained alert. Lin Ze hesitated for a moment, then told the old man in detail about his encounter and fight with the black-robed man. The old man listened quietly and fell into a brief contemplation.
After a while, the old man raised his head and said solemnly: "Based on the current situation, the conspiracy behind this is probably much greater than we imagined. Thank you for telling me this information. It is not advisable to stay here for long, it is too dangerous. You should leave as soon as possible, and it is best to stay away from this area to avoid any accidents."