The mountain stronghold occupied by Wolf Fang Village was named Black Wind Ridge. It was named thus because of the wolves on the mountain.
With the emperor far away, the bandits here were a motley crew. Apart from a few who possessed some skill, they generally had no decent weapons.
Therefore, when danger arose, these people would often abandon the stronghold and flee.
However, Chu Chen knew that these bandits were hiding underground. Without a map, it would be impossible to find the headquarters of Wolf Fang Village.
About the time it took for a stick of incense to burn, Chu Chen finally arrived at the main hall of Wolf Fang Village.
The entire hall was extremely spacious, with braziers hanging on all sides, the burning charcoal crackling.
A middle-aged man with a full beard stood in the center of the hall. This man was the chieftain of Wolf Fang Village – Li Menghu.
"Great Chieftain, that scoundrel Xu Yong was killed by that brat. He even broke into our Wolf Fang Village and killed many people. Hurry and send men to capture him!"
The thin young man knelt at Li Menghu's feet, weeping. Bloodstains adorned his lips.
There was also a gaping hole in his chest, as thick as a bowl, clearly indicating he was also on the verge of death.
"Oh? Someone dares to trespass into my Wolf Fang Village? They are simply asking for death!" Li Menghu's lips curled into a cruel smile. "Pass down the order, prepare to meet the enemy!"
"Yes!" the thin young man said respectfully, then retreated.
This thin young man was Xu Yong's nephew and the second-in-command of Wolf Fang Village, named Xu Qiang. Due to his timidity and fear, his prestige in Wolf Fang Village was not high.
"Haha, Xu Yong that bastard died quite quickly. Saves me the trouble of doing it myself," another burly man walked forward and said.
"This brat is indeed formidable, but we are not to be trifled with. With so many of us working together, I don't believe we can't handle him alone!"
"Exactly! The Chieftain is a peerless hero, how could he fear him!" the other bandits chimed in with flattery.
"Enough!" Li Menghu waved his hand, pondered for a moment, and said, "Tonight, we will use this ungrateful fellow to raise the flag!"
The sky was dark, filled with countless stars. Occasionally, a shooting star streaked across the horizon, leaving a brilliant trail.
Chu Chen stood on the rooftop, observed for a moment, then leaped down, landing on the windowsill of a house. Through the gap in the window, he peered outside.
At this moment, under Chu Chen's gaze, teams of patrolling bandits slowly approached. They were all ordinary mountain bandits.
Chu Chen had already killed seven or eight mountain bandits on his way, but each was a swift death.
"These fellows, no wonder Wolf Fang Village could dominate Baiyun Town for so long. In terms of training alone, the people of Wolf Fang Village are quite good," Chu Chen mused, touching his nose.
However, this level of training was nothing to a cultivator.
"Hmm?" Suddenly, Chu Chen's brow furrowed.
A team of over a hundred men was aggressively approaching Chu Chen. They wore leather armor and carried sabers at their waists, clearly an elite force.
"The Chieftain is here, the Chieftain is here!" the strong man responsible for scouting excitedly shouted.
Everyone let out a low growl in unison, their gazes converging on the middle-aged man at the forefront.
The middle-aged man was burly, with a dark complexion and distinct facial features, especially his eyes.
They flashed with a ferocious glint, like a beast ready to devour, making one's heart pound.
"This fellow, truly worthy of being the notorious villain of Baiyun Town," Chu Chen silently assessed. Although he appeared rough.
He was meticulous in his thoughts; this was a formidable character.
"Greetings, Chieftain!" everyone bowed, the scene incredibly lively, like thunderous applause.
"You are all dismissed. Is that scoundrel Xu Yong dead?" Li Menghu waved his hand indifferently, his demeanor extremely cold.
"Dead!"
"That brat surnamed Chu is very cunning, we haven't found any trace of him!" a bandit quickly said.
"Chieftain, that fellow surnamed Chu is too arrogant, daring to come to our Wolf Fang Village with just a dog to cause trouble!"
"Hmph! He's tired of living. Daring to run amok in my Wolf Fang Village, once we catch him, we must flay him alive!"
"Exactly, that brat surnamed Chu is simply courting death, daring to provoke our Wolf Fang Village, it's utter self-destruction!"
The many bandits of Wolf Fang Village cursed him one after another, gritting their teeth.
"Since he still dares to show himself, then don't blame me for being impolite." Li Menghu grinned sinisterly, then his gaze swept across the surroundings.
He was looking for Chu Chen's location. Only by eliminating him could Wolf Fang Village achieve lasting peace.
"Big Brother, look, the brat is over there!" At this moment, a bandit pointed in Chu Chen's direction and said.
Following the bandit's指 direction, Li Menghu and everyone present saw Chu Chen, carrying a greatsword on his back, standing by a wall at the street corner.
Chu Chen's expression was solemn, his gaze fixed on the many bandit soldiers of Wolf Fang Village.
"Chieftain, this brat is indeed here. I just heard him speak with my own ears, he is the one called Chu Chen!"
The thin young man who had previously delivered the message to Li Menghu said urgently.
"Good lad, you actually dare to come," Li Menghu sneered, then waved his arm.
"Surround him! Tonight, I will personally skin this fellow alive!"
Instantly, the bandit soldiers who had dispersed to search for Chu Chen surged towards Chu Chen's location, encircling him.
Chu Chen looked around, and finally his gaze settled on Li Menghu, his eyes icy.
"You are the chieftain of Wolf Fang Village?" Chu Chen asked.
"What? You know me?" Li Menghu asked in surprise.
Chu Chen shook his head, then said, "Is your name Li Menghu?"
"Heh, I am Li Menghu. Are you Chu Chen, the one who killed Xu Yong?" Li Menghu asked.
"Heh heh, that's right, it's me?" Chu Chen retorted.
"Brat, you have a lot of nerve, daring to break into my Wolf Fang Village alone. Aren't you afraid of never returning?" Li Menghu sneered.
"With you trash?" Chu Chen taunted.
Li Menghu was furious. He drew the saber at his waist and walked towards Chu Chen.
"Brat, you're very arrogant, daring to speak to me like this!" Li Menghu shouted angrily, gripping the hilt of his saber, its sharp blade glinting coldly.
"Swish!"
Chu Chen did not hesitate. He drew his greatsword and slashed horizontally, his speed incredibly fast, like a flash of lightning.
Li Menghu's pupils contracted instantly. His reaction was not slow either, and he quickly retreated, dodging Chu Chen's attack.
"So fast!" Li Menghu exclaimed in surprise. His reaction was already fast enough, yet he was almost injured.
"This fellow... his strength is terrifying!"
"His speed is too fast, we can't even see him draw his sword!"
The many bandits were utterly shocked. They knew Li Menghu's strength well; he was definitely a top expert within Wolf Fang Village.