Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 442 Li Zhi and Ding Moxiu

Chen Xiner raised her head and looked at Xu Tian firmly, her eyes flickering with determination as she replied, "Of course we have to go. Even without the Cao family's help, we can't avoid it." Her voice was soft, but it carried an undeniable tone. She clutched the corners of her clothes tightly with both hands, as if to encourage herself. She raised her chin slightly, her eyes revealing a hint of stubbornness. Although she was filled with fear, she knew she couldn't retreat at this moment.

Chen Yu's face showed a hint of panic and hesitation. He quickly said, "Xin'er, we can just leave the city, right?" His eyes were filled with anticipation, and he leaned forward slightly, hoping to get a positive answer from Chen Xin'er. His hands kept groping on the table, as if searching for a glimmer of comfort.

Chen Xiner shook her head slightly, a hint of helplessness in her eyes. She said, "We can't leave the city now, or rather, none of us three can leave the city today." A trace of worry flashed in her eyes, and she sighed softly, as if she felt helpless about the dire situation. She looked out the window, watching the gradually darkening sky, and her heart was heavy.

Xu Tian looked puzzled and asked hurriedly, "Why?" His eyes were filled with surprise, and his brows furrowed even more tightly, not understanding why he suddenly couldn't leave the city. His body unconsciously tensed up, preparing for any possible danger.

Chen Xiner explained with a wry smile, "Because the Li family must have contacted the Ding family today, and both the Ding and Li families should have deployed people to guard the city gates." Her eyes revealed a hint of despair, knowing that they had fallen into an elaborate trap. Her voice trembled slightly, and despite trying hard to control it, she couldn't hide the fear in her heart.

Xu Tian and Chen Yu's eyes widened in shock. They hadn't expected the Li and Ding families to act so swiftly and decisively. Their faces were filled with fear and worry, their bodies involuntarily tensing, as if they could sense the impending danger. Xu Tian's hands clenched into fists, his eyes gleaming with anger, while Chen Yu paced restlessly, appearing restless.

However, before they could think of any more solutions, a sudden clamor of footsteps and shouting could be heard outside the inn. Li Zhi and a group of men came in menacingly, accompanied by Ding Moxiu, the second elder of the Ding family.

Li Zhi was dressed in a black brocade robe, his eyes revealing a hint of cunning and complacency, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, as if he was mocking the predicament of Xu Tian and the other two. He walked into the inn with a swagger, and his eyes swept over Xu Tian and the other two with a mocking look in his eyes.

Ding Moxiu, dressed in a dark blue robe, stood tall and straight, his face stern, his eyes revealing a superior arrogance, as if he regarded nothing in the world as his own. His steps were steady and slow, each one carrying a powerful aura that made anyone afraid to look directly at him. Both were masters of the Grandmaster level, and the powerful aura they emanated caused everyone in the inn to retreat.

The Li and Ding families quickly surrounded the inn, forming two neat rows of people on either side, forming a tight human wall that blocked the only exit. Seeing this, Xu Tian and the other two slowly stood up and watched warily as Li Zhi and Ding Moxiu approached. Their eyes were filled with vigilance and anger, their bodies slightly bent, ready for battle at any moment.

Li Zhi approached Xu Tian and the other two, clasping his fists in a false gesture and saying, "Three of you, we've already prepared a banquet at Tingya Tower. The Second Elder of the Ding Family and I are here to invite you to dinner." His voice held a hint of false enthusiasm, but his eyes revealed a hint of smugness and mockery, as if to say they had nowhere to escape. His face was plastered with a smile, yet it was a chilling one.

Chen Xin'er, though furious at the sight, knew she couldn't act rashly. She led Xu Tian and Chen Yu in a salutation, suppressing her disgust as she said, "Second Elder of the Ding Family? What's your name?" Her eyes betrayed a hint of composure, trying to find some flaw in the other person's response. She stared firmly at Ding Moxiu, and despite her fear, she managed to remain calm.

Ding Moxiu raised his head slightly, his nostrils almost pointing upwards. He cupped his fists and said arrogantly, "Ding Moxiu." His voice was low and cold, his eyes filled with disdain, as if to say they didn't deserve to know his name. His eyes revealed a sense of superiority, as if he was looking down on Xu Tian and the other two.

Chen Xiner smiled slightly and said, "I've heard of you for a long time!" There was a hint of sarcasm in her eyes, and she thought to herself, "The second elder of the Ding family, who is so famous, is doing such a despicable thing today." There was a hint of bitterness in her smile, but she tried to make herself look calm.

Li Zhi was even more pleased to see Chen Xin'er so understanding. He quickly said, "Please come in, three of you." His eyes revealed a hint of impatience, as if he was already imagining the awkward state of Xu Tian and the other two at the banquet. He tilted his body slightly, making a "please" gesture, his eyes filled with provocation.

Xu Tian snorted coldly, gestured, and said, "Please." His eyes revealed a hint of anger and unwillingness, but he also knew that resistance would only make the situation worse. His eyes flashed with anger, but he still managed to hold it back.

So, Xu Tian and the other two followed Li Zhi and Ding Moxiu out. The servants of the Li and Ding families followed closely behind them, surrounding them tightly, fearing they might escape. In the afterglow of the setting sun, Xu Tian and the other two looked especially lonely and helpless, their fate hanging by a thread, poised to break at any moment.

Xu Tian, ​​Chen Yu and Chen Xiner, "surrounded" by Li Zhi and Ding Moxiu, approached Tingya Tower step by step.

Before even entering Tingya Tower, Xu Tian was acutely aware of a murderous aura. Looking up, he saw the building tightly surrounded by members of the Ding and Li families. Their faces were stern, their eyes vigilant, their weapons gleaming coldly in the dim light. Their figures, like ghosts in the night, sent a chill down his spine.

"It seems that there will be no good banquet tonight." Xu Tian muttered to himself, with a hint of helplessness and determination in his voice.

Chen Xiner nodded slightly, a hint of worry in her eyes: "We must be careful and make sure we can survive tonight." Her hands unconsciously clenched the corners of her clothes, and her knuckles turned white due to the force, showing her inner tension.