Zhang Hao, even with your cultivation, you couldn't stop him?
Ye Yunshang looked at Zhang Hao with some surprise.
Zhang Hao smiled bitterly and said, "This person's cultivation isn't extremely strong, but his ability to conceal himself is very strong, and he's fast. He doesn't fight to the death, he retreats as soon as he touches you, making him very difficult to deal with."
After Zhang Hao's description, Ye Yunshang's face changed drastically. She murmured, "Impossible, could it be him?"
"What? Do you know who the other party is?" Zhang Hao looked at Ye Yunshang and asked.
Ye Yunshang nodded to Zhang Hao and said, "This person should be from Sky Punishment."
"Sky Punishment? Didn't I kill their gold-medal killer? Are there even higher levels?" Zhang Hao asked Ye Yunshang with some surprise.
Ye Yunshang smiled bitterly at Zhang Hao and said, "Sky Punishment doesn't just have silver, bronze, and gold-level killers. Above that, there are Wang Card killers."
"Wang Card Killer?" Zhang Hao was slightly taken aback.
"Yes, in Sky Punishment, the most terrifying aren't the gold-medal killers, but the Wang Card killers. When a Wang Card killer appears, those who hear of it tremble with fear," Ye Yunshang said seriously.
Zhang Hao narrowed his eyes and murmured, "I want to see who makes whom tremble with fear."
Ye Yunshang said to Zhang Hao with a bitter smile, "Zhang Hao, if I'm not mistaken, this killer should be the Netherwing Bat King. His most terrifying aspects are his speed and disguise. He always strikes a fatal blow when you're most relaxed."
Zhang Hao thought back to earlier. If he hadn't been slightly vigilant before, coupled with the defense of the Heavenly Venerate Armor, his injuries would have been much more severe.
"Zhang Hao, you must be careful. This Shadow Killer can appear at any time. And you have no idea where he's hiding. It's very possible he's hiding right beside us," Ye Yunshang said with a serious expression.
Zhang Hao said seriously, "I understand."
After the five women left, Zhang Hao narrowed his eyes, a cold glint flashing in them. He murmured, "Sky Punishment, you've provoked me time and time again. One day, I will definitely wipe you all out."
Zhang Hao released Little Dragon from the War Pet Space.
Zhang Hao asked Little Dragon, "Little Dragon, can you capture the killer's scent?"
Little Dragon nodded his little head at Zhang Hao and said, "No problem, Boss."
Zhang Hao watched Little Dragon sniffing around for the scent the killer left behind and was very satisfied.
Little Black and Little Dragon had been devouring the spiritual medicine and treasures he had given them during this time. Their cultivation had Advanced by leaps and bounds. At this moment, Little Dragon and Little Black had both reached the level of a third-order Wang Beast.
Three days later, the merchant group began its journey.
This merchant group hired the A-class Mercenary Group, the Tianhai Mercenary Group, which consisted of about a hundred people, each with a cultivation of Great Martial Master or above. The leader was a youth of about thirty named Xiao Jian, with a cultivation of Martial King Middle Stage. He had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes. The deputy leader was his younger sister, a young woman of about sixteen named Xiao Lin, with a cultivation of Martial King Early Stage.
Xiao Jian was quite amiable towards Zhang Hao and the others. However, his sister Xiao Lin was not so easy to talk to. She was initially polite, thinking Zhang Hao and the others were part of the merchant group. But later, when she accidentally learned that Zhang Hao and the others were just tagging along, she couldn't help but start making sarcastic remarks.
"Hmph, some people are just useless. They don't have money but pretend to be rich, bringing so many girls out. If you're going to tag along, why not spend money to hire guards yourself?" Xiao Lin said disdainfully.
"Xiao Lin, what are you saying? Don't talk nonsense."
Saying this, Xiao Jian said apologetically to Zhang Hao, "My sister is outspoken, please don't mind her."
"It's fine."
Zhang Hao glanced at Xiao Lin indifferently and returned to the carriage.
The five women wore face masks as per Zhang Hao's request, so the people from the Mercenary Group couldn't see their true appearance.
When Zhang Hao returned to the carriage, Xiao Lin said to Xiao Jian with some dissatisfaction, "Brother, aren't you being a bit too timid and afraid of trouble! That person, what are you afraid of! I wasn't wrong, they are just cowards!"
Xiao Jian reprimanded Xiao Lin, saying, "As a Mercenary Group, we live a life on the edge of a knife. We should try our best not to offend people if we can."
"Oh! Alright!"
Although Xiao Lin said this, she still looked unconvinced.
The journey from Tianwu City in the Purple Firmament Empire to Watt Country takes about half a month. Of course, this is taking a shortcut; otherwise, it would take longer. However, taking a shortcut inevitably means traversing mountains and ridges, which will encounter many mountain bandits and robbers. Fortunately, the role of the Tianhai Mercenary Group as an A-class Mercenary Group was demonstrated at this time. Along the way, although they encountered many mountain bandits and robbers, they were all cleared out one by one.
After Xiao Lin and Xiao Jian repelled another wave of robbers, Xiao Lin looked at the carriage where Zhang Hao was located, feeling a surge of anger. With several consecutive waves of mountain bandits and robbers appearing, Zhang Hao and the others hadn't come out to help, sitting idly by. This made her very unhappy.
Xiao Lin came to the carriage where Zhang Hao and the others were and shouted angrily, "People in the carriage, come out!"
"Something wrong?"
Zhang Hao walked out of the carriage, looking quite nonchalant.
"Do you even have balls? It's one thing that you're tagging along all the way. But with so many bandits here, you're not even willing to lift a finger. People like you are scum," Xiao Lin glared at Zhang Hao.
Zhang Hao looked at Xiao Lin with a half-smile and said, "Whether I have balls or not, wouldn't the young lady know if she tried?"
"Hooligan!"
Xiao Lin roared and whipped towards Zhang Hao.
The whip strike was as fast as lightning, incredibly sharp.
A cold glint flashed in Zhang Hao's eyes. He moved like lightning and grabbed Xiao Lin's whip. He smiled faintly and said, "So fiery, I'm afraid the young lady won't be able to get married in the future."
"Bastard!"
Xiao Lin was furious and yanked the whip in her hand fiercely. But she couldn't pull it back. This made her very angry. She roared at Zhang Hao, "Let go!"
"You're the one who told me to let go," Zhang Hao smiled faintly.
As soon as Zhang Hao let go, Xiao Lin was caught off guard and pulled down by a strong force, falling to the ground.
"Ouch!"
Zhang Hao smiled playfully and said, "You told me to let go, so I did. Don't blame me!"
"Damn it!"
Xiao Lin whipped again, fiercely striking towards Zhang Hao.
However, Zhang Hao was extremely at ease. He used 'Divine Travel' as if strolling in a leisurely courtyard. Although Xiao Lin's attacks were sharp, they could never reach his body. It was as if Zhang Hao was air.
Xiao Lin was so angry that her teeth were clenched, but she was helpless.
"How dare you!"
Another sharp Killing Intent came from the air. Xiao Jian struck with his sword, and sharp sword qi rained down like droplets, stabbing towards Zhang Hao.
This sword strike completely blocked all of Zhang Hao's retreat paths. In Xiao Jian's opinion, Zhang Hao had no choice but to forcefully block his sword.
