With Lu Ping'an's body speed, it is not difficult to catch up with the two young men.

But the trouble is that the two guys still have brains and know how to run separately.

In this way, even if Lu Ping's speed is faster, it is estimated that there will be no way to catch both of them at the same time.

But just when the two separated and ran not far, a long stick flew out suddenly in front of one of them.

boom!

The man was hit and flew directly, and fell to the ground and vomited blood.

Lu Pingan knew that Shi Hao was here, and ran to another person immediately.

After a while, the man died under the sword wind. Lu Ping'an didn't even look at it, before turning back.

Seeing Lu Ping'an come back alone, Shi Hao knew that he had killed the guy, and asked, "Do you want to kill this too?"

"kill."

As Lu Pingan said, he kept walking towards the cave in front of him.

Although Zhao Tianhua was forced out early, Lu Pingan was still worried about Guo Lanying's situation.

When he walked in, Guo Lanying was already unconscious, lying on a big rock in a mess.

Lu Ping's heart sank slightly, and when he approached, he realized that the clothes on the inner layer had not been untied, and he was completely relieved.

However, Guo Lanying's face had some scars, which were obviously not injured by the previous demon hunting, but by Zhao Tianhua.

Lu Ping'an frowned and said fiercely, "It's so cheap to stabbed that **** to death just now!"

"Brother Lu, sister Ying is all right?"

Shi Hao followed in and asked.

"It's okay, let's go out first."

With that, Lu Pingan picked up Guo Lanying and left the cave.

...

"It's all my fault. If I was a little firmer and didn't let them follow, then the next things wouldn't happen."

When Guo Lanying woke up, he said with remorse when he learned the whole story.

Lu Pingan said: "Sister Ying, what you said is wrong, you are also trying to help me hunt the purple thunder lion, so that you will be exhausted of your spiritual power and let the dog thief have a chance."

Shi Hao said: "Well, you guys don't fight, this has already happened, no matter what the consequences are, we have to bear it together."

Lu Ping'an said: "No, I killed the people, and the Iron Knife Gang will investigate them, and I will be responsible."

"No way!"

Guo Lanying and Shi Hao blurted out at the same time.

Then, Guo Lanying said again: "Don't you treat us as friends?"

Shi Hao said: "That is, this is too loyal, how can we let you bear it alone!"

Lu Ping'an smiled helplessly, knowing that he couldn't convince these two guys.

"Well, even if the sky falls, we will carry it together, right?"

Only then did Guo Lanying nodded and agreed.

Having said that, how to face the Iron Knife Gang afterwards, the three of them have to consider the long-term.

Although the Iron Knife Gang cannot be compared with the three major forces in Tongning City, according to Guo Lanying, the gang leader is a strong Yuan Wu realm and should not be underestimated.

The three of them thought about it, and after all they didn't discuss a feasible way. In the face of absolute strength, any strategy seemed a bit redundant.

What's more, in the city at that time, many people saw the scene where Zhao Tianhua took his little brother and left with Lu Ping An.

Therefore, the death of Zhao Tianhua, the three of them could not get rid of the crime.

Finally, Guo Lanying said: "Then we can only go one step at a time and go back to the Demon Slashing Club first. At least in that place, the Iron Blade Gang dare not mess around."

Lu Pingan asked, "But didn't Zhao Tianhua say that the gang leader and the president are good brothers?"

Guo Lanying frowned slightly, and said, "It is true that the two of them have some friendship. As for whether they have reached the level of good brothers, I am really not sure. However, I am also a hunter who has joined the Demon Slayer Association for many years. Will do things too terribly."

Shi Hao said: "Then go back and talk about it first, we can't stay in this forest forever."

Lu Ping'an didn't say a word, in fact, he was really going to be a last resort, he could still move Master out to save his life.

But he also knew very well that Yan Laoba was looking for someone, so he could only keep a low profile in order not to make trouble. Once he was allowed to make a move, it might be a big deal.

Therefore, Lu Ping'an could only act according to the situation and try to solve this big problem by relying on his own ability.

This time, the three of them have completed the number of beast cores required for the mission.

For Lu Pingan, it was even more rewarding. Before leaving, he hadn't forgotten to clean up the storage bags of Zhao Tianhua and others.

Those little ones are nothing, but Zhao Tianhua still has a lot of valuables in his bag.

It's just that in the strong crisis atmosphere, they don't even think about being happy because they have made more money.

...

Back at the Demon Slashing Club branch, the three of Lu Pingan directly handed in the mission items, that is, the six safflower giant python cores.

After Guanshi checked that they were correct, he gave them a corresponding reward.

However, when they got the money, they didn't even smile at all, and even looked gloomy and uncharacteristically.

Guan Shi was puzzled, and he re-read the notice of the assignment, and said, "The pay for this assignment is not low, and I didn't give you any money. Why is it so unhappy? What happened?"

Upon hearing the question, the three of Lu Pingan glanced at each other and decided that Guo Lanying would talk about it.

Although Guanshi Liu works at the counter, he is also the general manager of this branch.

If Lu Pingan and others want to be protected by the Demon Slayer Association, they must explain the truth to Guanshi Liu.

Guo Lanying looked around and said, "It's not very convenient here..."

Guan Shi was startled. He probably guessed that the matter was not that simple, so he took the three of them to a small hall at the back.

"Say it."

Guo Lanying said: "We killed Zhao Tianhua."

Guanshi Liu's face changed suddenly, and he said in surprise, "What? Don't you want to live anymore?"

Later, Guo Lanying explained the cause and effect again.

Guan Shi was silent for a long time and said: "If the facts are as you say, then Zhao Tianhua is indeed guilty of death, but the Iron Knife Gang will not reason with you. They usually pass by and stare at them. They think it is a provocation. Killing the Gangsters, one can imagine how angry they would be."

Guo Lanying said: "Then what if we invite the president to come forward and be fair to us?"

Liu Guanshi said: "If you provoke other people, the president may be willing to come out and say a few words, but he and the iron knife gang leader have old times, this is the enemy of murder, I guess he will not help you... "

Demon Slashing Club is not a traditional sect, but a free organization similar to a platform, and it is more like a cooperative relationship with hunters.

Therefore, when the hunters get into trouble, the Demon Slayer Association has no responsibility to protect them.

Even if it really helps, it depends on love or interest.

Correspondingly, if something happens to Monster Slayer one day, there may not be many hunters willing to come forward.

And listening to Liu Guanshi's tone, let alone the guild leader's help, as long as he can maintain his neutrality and not stand on the side of the Iron Knife Gang, he will be the best.

The three of Lu Pingan were silent and thoughtful.

Guanshi Liu sighed and said, "Leaving Tongning City and avoiding the edge for the time being may be your best choice right now."

Guo Lanying said solemnly: "I grew up here and it is impossible to leave."

Guanshi Liu stared at her and said, "You may die if you don't leave! That guy is a monk in the Yuan Wu state, and the three of you are not his opponents together. Besides, he has a large group of gang brothers...Lan Ying, listen to me. , Let's go!"

Neither Lu Pingan nor Shi Hao were from Tongning City, so they only regarded it as a place of experience.

But Guo Lanying is different. She has deep feelings for this place and she doesn't want to leave like this.

But she also knew that Guanshi Liu's advice was well-intentioned and reasonable.

Guo Lanying hesitated for a moment, as if he had made a certain decision, Zhu lips opened slightly, wanting to say something.

At this moment, Lu Pingan said, "Let's go to Yanxia Villa."

As soon as these words came out, all three of them looked at Lu Ping'an with a look of surprise.

Shi Hao said, "Brother Lu, even if you promised us before, you would invite guests to Yanxia Villa when you come back, but now... it's not suitable, right?"

Lu Pingan said, "It's only right now, because the Iron Knife Gang will never make trouble there."

Guo Lanying asked: "You mean, let us go there to avoid the limelight? But that is not a long-term solution after all. Once the money is spent, we will still be driven out."

"I dare not say anything else, but at least I can guarantee that we will not be driven away. We will hide there for a while and then slowly figure out a solution."

Lu Pingan still didn't want Yan Laoba to take action, just wanted to borrow the reputation of Yanxia Villa to delay time.

Even if Yanxia Villa did nothing, the Iron Knife Gang did not dare to go in and arrest people.

In this way, it is possible to ensure the safety of the three of them without affecting Yan Laoba and Ouyang Xia's finding someone.

Guan Shi asked, "Could it be that... do you know someone in the villa?"

Lu Pingan said: "That's right."

Guan Shi said, "Then this is a good way to slow down, at least it can give you enough time to consider."

Lu Ping'an said: "It's not too late, let's go now."

Guo Lanying and Shi Hao both believed in Lu Ping'an, and nodded, and they walked out together.

However, as soon as they walked outside the compound, they saw a hunky middle-aged man with a fierce face, giving people a feeling of arrogance and recklessness.

Neither Lu Pingan nor Shi Hao recognized this person, but Guo Lanying was shocked when he saw this, and took a breath.

Lu Pingan noticed Guo Lanying's strangeness and asked in a low voice, "He is..."

Guo Lan said solemnly in English: "Leader of the Iron Knife Gang, Zhao Shengrong."

Lu Ping's heart sank, and said, "This is really a narrow road for Yuanjia!"

Guan Shi never expected that this guy would suddenly appear here, "Go, I will take you out of the back door."

Before the words were over, before Lu Pingan and the others turned around, they heard Zhao Shengrong call out, "Niece Lanying, come here."