The only thing that gained him some fame was suggesting the Baisui City Lord to open a school, where he served as a teacher, instructing children in literary pursuits.

The citizens were very grateful for this.

Other than this, there was nothing else notable.

However, this frail scholar unexpectedly named his son Xing Zhan.

Perhaps to make up for his own regret of not knowing martial arts.

Unfortunately, Xing Zhan’s personality was exactly like his father’s.

He loved literary pursuits and had no interest in swords and the like since childhood.

Therefore, the citizens of Baisui City said that the future of the Xing family depended on the three sons of Xing Hao.

The second branch was considered a waste.

These pieces of information didn’t require special inquiry.

Just sitting somewhere casually, you could hear it whenever people were chatting idly.

As for news about the Yulong Escort Agency, there wasn’t much.

Some people knew that the Yulong Escort Agency had only risen in Jianghu in the past two years.

It was said that no matter what important escort items were handed to them, they could deliver them to the destination.

Thus, their business was good.

Besides that, there’s no more detailed information.

Even the name of the Chief Escort was varied and unreliable.

Su Mo reviewed these pieces of information in his mind, initially thinking he had to wait another two days for the Yulong Escort Agency’s news to arrive.

Unexpectedly, before dark, Chen Dinghai came to report.

"Young Master, the Yulong Escort Agency had an incident."

Su Mo was slightly taken aback by this statement:

"What happened?"

"It was said that at noon today, their escort item was seized by someone."

Chen Dinghai said:

"A group of people intercepted them at Huiyang Crossing, and after a chaotic battle, the Yulong Escort Agency’s escorts were outmatched, and the escorted item was taken away.

"The escorts were seriously injured and are treating their injuries on the spot.

"The news was seen by travelers nearby and didn’t reach Baisui City until this evening."

Su Mo pondered lightly and nodded gently:

"I understand. You may go down first."

"Yes."

Chen Dinghai responded, turned, and left.

Su Mo then glanced at Yang Xiaoyun, who spoke softly:

"The specifics are still unclear, don’t be anxious yet."

Su Mo nodded slightly:

"It’s indeed not right to be anxious, but this escort by the Yulong Escort Agency involves quite a lot.

"The escort master who came is still unknown.

"Therefore, I plan to go personally."

"Then I’ll go with you."

Yang Xiaoyun quickly said.

Su Mo shook his head: "Huiyang Crossing is not too far from here. If I go alone, I’ll be back quickly.

"If all goes well, I’ll be back before midnight.

"You stay here, oversee the situation, and wait for my return."

"Hmm..."

Yang Xiaoyun gently exhaled a breath.

Although she asked Su Mo not to be anxious, she was actually the one truly anxious.

Su Mo gently patted her hand:

"Don’t worry, if it’s really father and them, there will surely be no problem."

Yang Xiaoyun nodded repeatedly.

Su Mo didn’t delay further, took a Human Skin Mask previously prepared by Xiao He and put it on.

Changed into different clothes.

Exited from the inn’s back door, specifically choosing a narrow alley to walk.

Under Wind God Step, he left Baisui City in moments; the gatekeepers only felt a gust of wind, looked around, but saw emptiness.

Unable to help but curse:

"Where did this evil breeze come from?"

Huiyang Crossing is less than thirty miles from Baisui City.

Ordinary people take a long time to walk this distance.

But for Su Mo, this distance was trivial.

In a moment, he arrived; when reaching there, the sky hadn’t completely darkened yet.

There were still traces of battle in the area, with dried blood on the ground.

Judging from the marks and remnants of broken tables and chairs,

it seemed this was originally a roadside tea stall tavern.

Two groups started fighting here.

Now the tea stall tavern was removed, the escorts were seriously injured, and Su Mo didn’t see their traces along his way.

Most likely, they found new lodging on both sides to heal temporarily.

With this thought, he followed the footprints and bloodstains.

In no time, he saw an abandoned temple between Half Mountain.

Su Mo came to the front, did not rush in.

Instead, he circled around the surroundings.

The Jinglong Association once sent Tenth Shock to Donghuang to investigate the Yulong Escort Agency.

Although Tenth Shock was harmed by Sixth Shock, later intercepted by Su Mo and held in his hands.

Later, he also made Tenth Shock write a secret letter, pretending to continue investigating details of Donghuang.

But can’t assure there aren’t Jinglong Association members around, watching them.

After checking around without seeing traces.

Su Mo then came to the temple’s entrance through the main gate.

Once arrived, he immediately saw a group of people dressed as escort masters, sitting in the hall, casting glances at him.

Sitting in the center was a middle-aged man.

A square face with dignified features, instilling a feeling of safety upon first sight.

Su Mo was slightly surprised, thinking this person seemed very suitable for being an escort master just based on looks.

Only now, his complexion was pale.

Seeing Su Mo arrive, everyone couldn’t help but look tense, some quietly placing their hands on their sword hilts.

The middle-aged man then coughed heavily, bringing them back to their senses.

Although they released their sword hilts, they still looked at Su Mo with vigilance.

Su Mo slightly clasped his fists:

"Greetings, travelers missed lodging, chance upon this abandoned temple.

"Intending to temporarily stay for a night, wondering if it’s convenient for you all?"

"Not at all."

The middle-aged man hurriedly clasped his fists:

"This temple is ownerless, we just arrived earlier.

"Feel free to use it as you like."

"Thank you."

Su Mo slightly nodded and stepped inside.

Sat down in a corner of the temple.

The middle-aged man’s gaze swept over Su Mo once, then didn’t look more.

Both sides were peaceful for a time.

Su Mo was contemplating, planning to inquire this person for information.

Just when there wasn’t any attention, a severe coughing was heard.

Looking back, the middle-aged man suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood.

"Head of the Escort, Chen!!"

The surrounding escort masters saw this and exclaimed in shock.

Su Mo hearing this sighed lightly and said:

"This fellow, are you injured?"

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