Chapter 46: No Chance of Survival in My Hands!

Outside, the cold wind was biting.
The sky was filled with large, goose-feather-like snowflakes.

Lu Chuan’s expression was solemn as he carefully scanned his surroundings, then pulled a machete from behind him.
He could feel it.
At least five people had surrounded him.
Their footsteps were light, but the murderous intent was thick!
Who could it be?
People from Zhaojia Village?
No, that wasn’t right!
Although the people from Zhaojia Village didn’t get along with him, they wouldn’t go as far as to kill him. He did have a feud with the hunters there, but if they dared to openly confront him like this,
They would be apprehended by the authorities immediately.
What about Zhou Zheng’s people?

Lu Chuan frowned deeply.
He instinctively reached for a few icicles hanging on the wall but stopped himself after a moment’s thought. Instead, he grabbed a machete from the nearby wood shed.
Using an icicle to kill was too obvious.
Besides, he had just used one to kill Zhou Tong!
If he used another icicle to kill someone now, even if Zhou Zheng was a fool, he would figure it out immediately.

At that moment, Lu Chuan suddenly heard the sound of something cutting through the air.
The sound was sharp and clear!
Lu Chuan quickly stepped back two paces as an arrow shot into the ground right where he had been standing.
He immediately hid behind a pillar.

“Hmph, didn’t expect you to be a trained fighter!”
A voice came from the darkness, and a person in black clothing suddenly flipped over the high wall, landing in Lu Chuan’s courtyard.
Four others rushed out, surrounding him.
Five people had completely sealed off Lu Chuan’s escape.

“Everyone!”
“What faction are you from?”
Lu Chuan’s voice was calm, his gaze steady as he looked at the five people without showing any fear.
One of them laughed, as if hearing something amusing: “Well, not only are you a fighter, but you also have quite the courage. Seeing us, you’re not scared and still have the nerve to ask questions!”
“However, you should save your questions for the King of Hell!”
As he spoke, one of them charged forward, brandishing a gleaming machete aimed directly at Lu Chuan’s neck. The speed was fast, and his swordsmanship was decent, but nothing special.
Lu Chuan took a quick step forward!
Then, with a swift motion, he executed a “Iron Mountain Strike.”
He sent the man flying with a single blow.

At this point, he showed no mercy. His strikes were all aimed at killing.
Before the first person even had time to regain his balance, Lu Chuan’s machete was already heading for another person’s head.
“Strike the hands!”
“Shoulder strike!”
At this moment, the leader of the group realized that Lu Chuan was no ordinary fighter—he was truly skilled.
However, Lu Chuan wasn’t doing well either!
Although his strength was considerable, his body was still too weak.
After knocking down two men,
Lu Chuan cursed inwardly.
Then, the remaining three attacked all at once.
Just when Lu Chuan tried to dodge and plan his next move, one of the men suddenly had his skull pierced by a wooden arrow.
The man fell straight to the ground, dead.

Su Ruan stood there, holding a bow!
“I dare anyone to make a move!”
Su Ruan’s voice was cold, her figure graceful and heroic!
The air was thick with the smell of blood, mixing with the cold wind as it rushed into everyone’s nostrils.

“I didn’t expect this!”
The leader stood calmly, his eyes scanning Su Ruan briefly. “A girl with such impressive archery skills! Even better than my subordinate, Xiao Liu!”

“Two of you!”
“I’m from Heishui Mountain!”
“Since you have such abilities, why suffer here? Come with us to the mountains!”
“Live freely and openly!”
“How about it?”
The leader’s gaze carried a touch of admiration.

“Heishui Mountain?”
Lu Chuan frowned slightly. He had heard the name before. But he never expected that bandits from Heishui Mountain would come looking for him.
However, he had no past grievances with them, and certainly no reason to be targeted now.
Why would they come after him?
It didn’t make sense.
Lu Chuan’s eyes deepened as he thought about it.
After a moment’s silence, he spoke. “Gentlemen, I’m curious—how did I offend you all? Why come to my home in the dead of night, dressed in black, and try to kill me?”

“Hmph!”
“Take the money, do the work!”
The man gave a nonchalant salute before continuing, “We’re just doing our job, and we don’t know anything beyond that.”

“How much is my head worth?”
Lu Chuan suddenly asked, his curiosity piqued.

“One hundred taels of silver!”
The man didn’t hide it, answering frankly.

“Dammit!”
Lu Chuan was taken aback. He hadn’t imagined that someone would be willing to pay one hundred taels of silver to take his life.

“So, what have you decided?”
The leader’s voice remained calm. He had stood there from the start, issuing commands for others to act, but the deaths of his subordinates didn’t seem to bother him in the slightest. He simply watched Lu Chuan quietly.
One hundred taels of silver!
Zhou Zheng wants to kill me!
Lu Chuan took a deep breath. He never thought Zhou Zheng would come so quickly.
But clearly, there was no evidence, and Zhou Zheng knew he had prepared the grain, which was likely why he resorted to such a method.

Among those Lu Chuan had offended,
Only Zhou Zheng could casually offer such a sum.
Zhou Zheng was undoubtedly a ruthless individual.

“Sorry!”
Lu Chuan shook his head slightly, then said, “We are just ordinary people, never intending to become bandits, so I’m afraid I’ll have to disappoint you!”

“…”
“Interesting indeed!”
“With such skill, you’re willing to stay here!”
“But!”
“Since we can’t walk the same path, I’m afraid it’s goodbye.”
As he spoke, the leader looked at Lu Chuan. “Are you done resting?”

“Huh?”
Lu Chuan squinted his eyes, studying the man before him silently.

“Your combat skills are good, but your body is too weak. You must have been training hard, but your home is poor.”
“The saying ‘rich in literature, strong in martial arts’ applies here. Only if you have enough money can you make your body stronger, buy more medicine, and refine your physique!”
“So, in this life, you’re more or less stuck.”
“Your skills may improve, but they’re still just skills!”
“Only hard strength can truly make a person powerful!”
The man looked at Lu Chuan, shaking his head in resignation. “You have great technique, but it’s a pity that you’re too weak. In my hands, there’s no chance of survival.”