Chapter 669 Return to Qingshi City and Hold a Banquet!

Li Hu was furious when he saw this. He shouted loudly: "Shoot! Shoot!"

Soon, dozens of sharp arrows broke through the air and shot towards the direction where Luo Yao was.

However, Luo Yao seemed to have expected this move. He moved again and dodged all the arrows at an incredible angle.

"Humph, you want to hurt me with just a few arrows?"

Luo Yao snorted coldly and appeared in front of Li Hu again.

He stared at Li Hu with a sharp gaze, as if he wanted to see through him.

Li Hu's heart trembled. He felt the powerful aura emanating from Luo Yao.

He knew that he was not Luo Yao's opponent, but as a general, he could not retreat.

He held the spear tightly, ready to fight Luo Yao to the death.

It's just a pity that ordinary people are just ordinary people after all.

How can they compare with immortal cultivators?

Just a moment later, this group of people were killed by Luo Yao.

Even Luo Yao didn't take it seriously.

Perhaps this is the contrast between practitioners and ordinary people?

"Li Hu, right?"

Luo Yao came to Li Hu and looked at him silently.

Then, after beheading him.

He left this place.

......

On the road.

Luo Yao was riding a horse that he got from Li Hu and his men.

He looked very leisurely and headed forward.

"I've been out for a long time, and I don't know what's going on in Qingshi City?"

"Let's go back and take a look..."

Luo Yao rode his horse and whipped his whip, with a lot of thoughts in his mind.

Qingshi City, the place where he grew up, is now not only his hometown in his heart, but also the destination of his soul.

Although the outside world is vast and full of unknowns and challenges, every time when it's late at night, he always can't help but think of the grass and trees in Qingshi City, as well as those familiar faces.

The scenery along the way was receding rapidly, but Luo Yao's mood became heavier.

He knew that he might face more troubles and challenges when he went back this time.

After all, his identity and the power he possessed had already attracted the attention of many forces.

But no matter what, he had to go back, where his relatives, friends, and things he had to protect were.

As the distance shortened, the outline of Qingshi City gradually became clear.

Luo Yao looked from afar and saw the towering city walls, flags flying on the towers, and a prosperous scene.

However, when he approached the city gate, he found that the atmosphere was a little wrong.

A large number of soldiers and people gathered in front of the city gate, and they seemed to be discussing something important.

Luo Yao's heart tightened, and he quickly dismounted to ask.

A soldier saw this and stepped forward and replied: "My lord, you don't know that a group of bandits appeared near Qingshi City recently. They burned, killed, looted, and did all kinds of evil. Several villages have suffered."

"The city lord is urgently mobilizing troops to prepare to wipe out this group of bandits."

Luo Yao frowned when he heard this.

The rampant bandits are undoubtedly a catastrophic blow to ordinary people.

He knew that as a capable person, he could not sit idly by.

So, he asked the soldiers for more information about the bandits, and decided to go back to the city to understand the situation before making plans.

After returning to the city, Luo Yao went straight to the city lord's mansion.

The city lord was one of the many members of his Luo family in Qingshi City.

Although the Luo family in Qingshi City is a family of immortals, they still need to manage the Qingshi City they control.

It's not a good thing to be in a bad environment, right?

The atmosphere in the city lord's mansion was solemn and tense.

Luo Yao stepped into the hall and saw that the city lord Luo Yunfeng was frowning and discussing countermeasures with several generals.

Luo Yunfeng was Luo Yao's distant uncle and the most respected person in Qingshi City. He not only had a profound cultivation, but also had the wisdom and courage to govern a place.

Seeing Luo Yao's return, Luo Yunfeng's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise, and then he regained his solemnity.

"Yao'er, why are you back? It's not peaceful outside."

Luo Yao bowed slightly and answered respectfully: "Uncle, I came back from traveling. I heard about the rampage of bandits on the way, so I came to help you."

Luo Yunfeng smiled with relief when he heard this.

"Okay, with your help, we will be able to wipe out this group of bandits as soon as possible and give the people peace."

Then Luo Yao asked about the situation of the bandits in detail.

According to intelligence, this group of bandits is large in number and strong in strength. The leader is even more powerful and has the upper hand in many battles with the government troops.

What's more difficult is that they seem to have a bigger force behind them, and their actions are becoming more rampant.

Luo Yao pondered for a moment and had a plan in mind.

"Uncle, I think we need to start from two aspects."

"First, strengthen the city defense to ensure the safety of the people in the city."

"Second, form an elite team, go deep into the mountains and forests, find the bandits' nest, and destroy it in one fell swoop."

After hearing this, Luo Yunfeng's eyes flashed with approval, and he nodded, obviously agreeing with Luo Yao's proposal.

"Your idea coincides with mine, but the candidates for this elite team need to be carefully selected."

Luo Yao smiled slightly and said confidently: "Uncle, don't worry, I have my own plan."

"I have traveled all over the world in recent years and have made many like-minded friends, including many people with high cultivation."

"I can try to contact them to see if they can join us to fight against the bandits together."

Luo Yunfeng felt relieved after hearing this.

"That's great. You go and make the arrangements. I will also step up the deployment of the city defense to ensure that everything is safe."

Luo Yao took the order and left, having already figured out everything in his mind.

He first returned to his residence and prepared some necessary items, and then began to contact friends scattered around.

After some efforts, several monks with extraordinary cultivation finally agreed to his invitation and were willing to come to help.

A few days later, an elite team led by Luo Yao himself was formed.

They were all extraordinary, with profound cultivation, and full of confidence in the upcoming battle.

Luo Yunfeng watched them leave on the city wall, with both worry and expectation in his heart.

He knew that this battle was dangerous, but he also understood that this was the only way to protect the people of Qingshi City from the invasion of bandits.

The team shuttled through the dense forest, and the sun shone on their resolute faces in patches. Every step seemed particularly heavy and powerful.

As the captain, Luo Yao not only had to command the overall situation, but also had to be vigilant of the potential crises around him.

He knew that this was not just a simple bandit suppression operation, but also a great test of their cultivation, wisdom and teamwork ability.

In the mountains and forests, the sound of birds gradually faded away, replaced by waves of low and strange whistles.

Luo Yao frowned, signaled the team to stop, and sent several members with excellent light skills to scout.

Soon, the scouts returned with a nervous look and reported that they had found traces of bandits ahead, and the number was far more than previously estimated. The leader seemed to be a monk with a high level of cultivation, and there was a faint spiritual fluctuation around him.

"It's really not simple."

Luo Yao said in his heart, and then summoned all the team members to arrange a battle plan.

"The goal of our trip is to destroy the bandits' lair and rescue the captured people."

"But remember, don't underestimate the enemy, you need to win by wisdom."

His words revealed an unquestionable firmness.

As night fell, the team approached the bandit camp quietly under the cover of darkness.

The camp was brightly lit, with laughter and the aroma of wine and meat intertwined. It was obvious that the bandits did not notice the impending crisis.

Luo Yao commanded the team to disperse, some of them were responsible for leading away the guards, and the other part took the opportunity to sneak into the depths of the camp to find the captured villagers and the bandit leader.

The battle broke out in an instant, with flames soaring into the sky and shouts of killing.

Luo Yao took the lead, holding a long sword, and rushed into the enemy group like a flash of lightning. Wherever the sword passed, the bandits fell one after another.

His cultivation was fully demonstrated in actual combat, and each sword contained powerful power, which was daunting.

However, the bandit leader was not an ordinary person.

Seeing that the situation was not good, he immediately summoned his men to besiege Luo Yao.

Although Luo Yao was brave, he couldn't help feeling a little tired in the face of so many enemies.

At this moment, his friends arrived in time. They each used their unique skills to fight side by side with Luo Yao, and instantly turned the situation around.

After a fierce battle, the bandit leader was finally killed by Luo Yao with a sword. Seeing this, the rest of the bandits threw away their armor and fled. Luo Yao and his team members did not pursue, but quickly turned to the depths of the camp to find the captured villagers.

In a hidden prison, they found the villagers who were tied up tightly.

When these villagers saw the rescue team, there was hope in their eyes, and some were even so excited that they burst into tears.

Luo Yao and his team members quickly untied the villagers' ropes, calmed their emotions, and guided them to evacuate to a safe place.

The road to evacuation was not peaceful. Although the bandits were defeated, some remnants were still watching in secret.

Luo Yao was always vigilant. He knew that if he relaxed at this time, the consequences would be disastrous.

He ordered the team members to strengthen their vigilance and speed up their march to ensure that the villagers could return to Qingshi City safely.

After a night of fighting, the sky gradually turned pale.

When the first ray of sunlight shone on the wall of Qingshi City, Luo Yao and his team returned to the city with the rescued villagers.

The people in the city came out after hearing the news. They cheered and paid the highest respect to Luo Yao and his team.

The city lord Luo Yunfeng personally welcomed Luo Yao and his team.

He held Luo Yao's hand tightly, with tears of excitement and relief in his eyes.

He knew that this battle not only wiped out the bandits, but also protected the peace of Qingshi City and the safety of the people.

In order to commend Luo Yao and his team for their great contributions, Luo Yunfeng held a grand celebration banquet in the city.

"You did a good job this time."

"I'm really surprised..."

"You were still a little immature back then. I didn't expect that you would grow to this level after just a short period of experience."

When Luo Yao heard this, a warm current surged in his heart. He lowered his head humbly and said softly: "Uncle, you are too kind. All this is the result of our joint efforts."

"Without the support of you and the people in the city, we would not have achieved such a victory."

At the celebration banquet, there was constant laughter and joy. Luo Yao and his friends sat together, sharing the bits and pieces of the battle and the joy of victory.

They toasted together to celebrate this hard-won victory, as well as the deep friendship and tacit cooperation between each other.

However, just as the celebration banquet reached its climax, a mysterious man in a black robe quietly appeared at the door of the banquet hall.

He was tall and straight, with a stern face and a frightening aura around him.

Seeing this, everyone cast vigilant glances, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.

Seeing this, Luo Yunfeng immediately stood up and asked in a deep voice: "Who are you? Why did you trespass into my Qingshi City celebration banquet?"

The mysterious man smiled slightly, his voice was low and magnetic: "I am the Netherworld Messenger, and I am here to convey a message."

Luo Yao: "What message?"

The mysterious man said: "Those bandits are controlled by my Netherworld Divine Religion. Regarding the matter of those bandits, my Netherworld Divine Religion will not care this time, but it may not be the case next time..."

After the mysterious man's voice fell, the entire banquet hall fell into a dead silence.

Everyone's eyes were focused on the Netherworld Messenger who suddenly appeared, and their hearts were full of shock and confusion.

Luo Yunfeng's face was even more solemn. He knew that the power of the Netherworld Cult was huge, and the power behind it was enough to make the entire Qingshi City tremble.

Luo Yao stood up, looked at the Netherworld Messenger with a firm gaze, and asked in a deep voice: "Why does the Netherworld Cult control the bandits to invade Qingshi City? We have no grudges against you, why do you force us so much?"

The Netherworld Messenger smiled slightly, but there was no warmth in that smile, as if it could freeze people's souls.

"Mr. Luo, some things are not as simple as they seem on the surface. Qingshi City is located at a strategic point and has rich resources. It will naturally attract the covetousness of various forces. The Netherworld Cult is just one of them."

Hearing this, Luo Yao was furious, but he resisted the urge to attack. He knew that it was not wise to confront the Netherworld Messenger head-on at this time.

He took a deep breath and tried to keep his tone calm: "So, what is the purpose of the Netherworld Messenger coming here?"

The Netherworld Messenger slowly walked to the center of the banquet hall, looked around, and finally his eyes fell on Luo Yunfeng.

"Lord City Lord, our Netherworld Cult has no ill will towards Qingshi City. We just hope to establish a closer connection with Qingshi City in the future."

"As for those bandits, they are just some flags."

When Luo Yunfeng heard this, his brows knitted. He knew that the intentions of the Netherworld Cult would never be so simple.

But he also understood that it was not appropriate to tear his face with the Netherworld Cult at this time, and he could only endure it temporarily.

"This city lord has taken note of the words of the Netherworld Messenger. But Qingshi City is a place that my Luo family has guarded for generations, and we will never give it to others easily."

The Netherworld Messenger smiled slightly, as if he was not surprised by Luo Yunfeng's answer.

"Lord City Lord, you are too serious. The Netherworld Cult has no intention of occupying Qingshi City."

"I just hope that in the future, Qingshi City can give us some support at critical moments."

When Luo Yao heard this, his heart was alarmed.