Chapter 1486

Chapter 1486: The Bloody Guardian

Su Yi turned around and saw a soldier wearing shiny golden armor, who had just finished his duty at the city gate. He walked slowly towards Achu, his sword glinting under the moonlight. It was him who had shot out the powerful energy wave, knocking the Yuan Stone out of the young boy’s hand and onto the ground.

"Alright, stop crying. Hurry home and find your parents! Brother Chu will protect you here!"

Several young children were frightened and started crying loudly. The young boy acted quickly and shielded them behind him. Despite being injured by the residual energy from the golden wave, he comforted them in a soft voice.

Achu seemed to have expected this and remained calm. He crouched down, patted the shoulders of the young children, and motioned for them to leave.

After that, Achu stood up and looked at the quickly gathering crowd, covering his wound and panting, he said hoarsely, "Any kind-hearted person among the aunts, uncles, and grandpas here, who can send Niuniu and the others back home? I would like to thank you beforehand!"

Situ Muyang murmured quietly, "This kid has probably lived in this Central Region city for a long time, and the people nearby are all very familiar. But how could he end up like this?"

Su Yi remained silent, looking at the young boy named Achu, his eyes shining with admiration. Despite being in danger, Achu remained calm and composed, showing the demeanor of a martial hero. He shouldn’t be someone who relies on begging to survive.

As soon as the words fell, several aunties in the crowd anxiously pulled out a few children who were still crying, instructing them not to cry anymore. Some people quietly slipped away to inform Niuniu’s parents.

"Hmph! None of you are allowed to leave today!"

The guards from City Master’s mansion looked coldly and fiercely, slamming their long knives on the ground. They angrily scolded the chief guard who rushed over behind them, "Sir! This kid is always spreading lies here. We could have let it slide with some ordinary education, but today is the City Master’s big day. He dares to spread rumors about Su Yi the thief here."

After saying that, they immediately reached out to grab Achu, saying fiercely, "I can see that you’re tired of living! And these kids, who follow you every day, will only bring trouble! All of you come with me to the Central Region’s prison!"

Suddenly, the voices of the people stirred up like boiling water, with discussions springing up one after another. Su Yi and Situ Muyang also furrowed their brows, their eyes gleaming with a chilling light.

"Oh, Achu and Niuniu didn’t mean any harm. They’re not martial artists, after all! Please, let them go, Sir!"

"Achu is also a poor person, how could someone from the City Master’s mansion be like this?"

As the crowd’s roar grew louder, the guards in their armor trembled. A burst of energy radiated from their bodies, like a swirling tornado, and it slammed into the crowd.

"Whoosh!"

Everyone, including the young and old, took a step back. Those who were unsteady on their feet fell backwards, and some in the center were knocked over and landed on the small stalls behind them. They lay on the ground, unable to get up, groaning in pain echoing in the sky.

"Bang!"

The stalls by the roadside were instantly shattered by the powerful force, like crashing waves. The flags fluttered, resembling boats swaying in the sea breeze. A sense of killing filled the air.

"Shut the hell up, all of you! Anyone who dares to utter another word will be mercilessly killed! The City Master has given orders. Tomorrow, important guests will visit. If you dare to cause trouble here, you will all die!"

The chief guard stood in the center of the crowd, glaring at the scattered bodies on the ground. He looked like a judge pronouncing life or death, showing no mercy or sympathy. A coldness pervaded the air like rising tides.

In an instant, there was silence beneath the Central Region’s city walls, as if fallen leaves turned to dust. The cries of children were muffled by adults, afraid to make any sound!

The leader of the guards smiled, and his armor shone with a soft metallic light in the moonlight. He raised two fingers and swayed them gently forward.

"Hehe, a group of ants, dare to be rude to me here! Capture him! Take the children with you, anyone who disobeys will be executed on the spot! No mercy!"

Once again, the guards circulated their golden spiritual energy, and their deep voice burst out like a huge bell. The surging killing intent spread, causing the onlookers to shiver and involuntarily close their mouths, their bodies trembling.

As soon as the words fell, several guards behind them walked forward with heavy steps. Their large palms tightly locked Achu, making him unable to move.

A trickle of blood silently flowed from Achu’s lips, his eyes turning red. Struggling bitterly, he said to the chief guard, "You thief from the Sacred Mountain! Don’t be arrogant, in thirty years, who will be the ant!"

"Swish!"

Achu’s words were like a thunderous blow, striking at Su Yi’s most vulnerable spot. His figure trembled slightly, as if he were back in the Saint Martial Assembly.

"Smack!"

One of the guards behind him slapped Achu’s face again. His face instantly swelled, burning intensely, but he showed no signs of pain, his expression unchanged. He didn’t even blink his eyes, letting the blood flow as he laughed wildly in the wind!

Situ Muyang saw the situation and couldn’t help but snort loudly. He quickly communicated with Su Yi and angrily shouted, "Brother Fengyun, what should we do? Will you save them? Are these Sacred Mountain people really so heartless that they don’t even spare children and the elderly in this City Master’s mansion?"

Su Yi nodded gently, feeling his anger rising in his chest. He told Situ Muyang, "I will save them! Just be careful not to reveal our identities easily!"

However, just as Su Yi was about to activate his energy, a weak and hoarse voice sounded from the crowd.

"Please be merciful, Your Excellency! Let me say a few words!"

An elderly and frail man struggled to get up from the ground and slowly walked out from the crowd. He moved incredibly slowly, trembling with every step.

Achu recovered from his astonishment and recognized the person. Flames filled his eyes and he anxiously shouted.

"Uncle Chen! Don’t come here! It’s dangerous!"

The onlookers were slightly surprised. Uncle Chen was a beggar who lived with Achu in the mountain temple on the outskirts of Central Region city. They stayed together every day because of Uncle Chen’s difficulty in walking. Achu would accompany him in and out of Central Region city.

Over time, everyone developed a deep impression of the beggar duo. Every day, Achu would wait for Uncle Chen under the city wall and then they would return to the mountain temple together.

"Little Achu, don’t be afraid. If you’re caught and taken away, Uncle Chen will have no one to accompany him out of town!"

Uncle Chen had a face full of wrinkles, but his kind eyes shined under the moonlight. Despite his frail appearance, he had a determined expression. He walked unsteadily towards the guard, his heart filled with pain as he saw Achu injured.