The Savage Lady Wants to Kill Me! Reborn on the Path of Cultivation

Duan Tianyang didn't fully understand Zhang Tao's character and personality, but he was deeply shocked by the fact that Zhang Tao was willing to sacrifice his life for his brothers. He really admired Zhang Tao's courage and determination.

"Brother Duan..." Zhang Tao just started to speak, but Duan Tianyang interrupted him and said in a calm tone, "Brother Zhang, as long as we haven't reached a dead end, we shouldn't give up easily. Remember, as long as there is green mountains, there is no need to worry about running out of firewood."

Duan Tianyang further asked: "You let your brothers flee to the foreign land. Although it can temporarily hide, it is not a long-term solution. What are your plans for the future?"

After hearing this, Zhang Tao looked up at the sky, sighed deeply, and said slowly: "Maybe I can only leave it to fate in the future."

Duan Tianyang pondered for a moment, his eyes suddenly sparkled, and he said resolutely: "I got it, the Qinba tribe of Xifan country, I wiped them out a few days ago, and now it has become a wasteland. Brother Zhang, you can take your brothers to take shelter there for a while."

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Tao's face suddenly became solemn. He stared at Duan Tianyang and asked in disbelief: "Brother Duan, are you really willing to help me?"

Duan Tianyang smiled and said frankly: "My principle of making friends is to focus on character rather than stance. There is no deep hatred between you and me, and lending a helping hand is just a piece of cake."

"But..." Zhang Tao hesitated, "If you let me go, how are you going to explain to Xihui City?"

After all, Xiguan City is a vassal of Xihui City, and they have direct jurisdiction over it.

This question made Duan Tianyang fall into deep thought. He glanced at the sword that he knocked down, and an idea flashed in his mind, but he did not say it clearly.

He turned his deep gaze to Zhang Tao again, and Zhang Tao had deeply understood the meaning of that look.

A warm current surged in his heart, his eyes couldn't help but moisten, and he said in a trembling voice: "Brother Duan, I, Zhang Tao, and you are just casual acquaintances. How can I repay your kindness today in the future?"

"What's the point of repaying or not repaying? What I, Duan Tianyang, admire most in my life are people like you who keep their loyalty. Since God has sent you to Xiguan City, he must have his reasons. I am helping you today purely to follow God's will, without expecting anything in return from you. Go ahead, before the pursuers arrive!" Duan Tianyang waved his hand, signaling Zhang Tao to take action.

"I, Zhang Tao, will always remember Brother Duan's great kindness. If there is a chance in the future, I will go through fire and water and die to repay him!" Zhang Tao said as he quickly rushed towards the sword.

After picking up the sword, he shouted loudly and swung the sword at Duan Tianyang.

Duan Tianyang dodged sideways, and Zhang Tao swept his sword across again. With a snap, the sword hit Duan Tianyang's neck.

He approached, the tip of his sword pointed directly at Duan Tianyang's neck, and shouted to Xiao Fang and others behind Duan Tianyang: "Open the city gate quickly, or I will kill him!"

Xiao Fang and Guan Hu, who were far away, did not hear the conversation between the two people clearly, but the sudden scene before them made them shocked.

They wanted to rush forward to rescue, but it was too late.

Duan Tianyang was threatened by Zhang Tao's sword, but his face looked unusually calm.

He waved his hand at Xiao Fang and the others, ordering them to retreat. Then, he said in a decisive tone: "Quick, open the north gate and the east gate, and let Zhang Tao and the others leave."

"Brother Tian, ​​this..." Everyone looked worried and called out in unison.

Duan Tianyang responded in a decisive tone: "Do as I say!"

Feeling Duan Tianyang's determination, everyone dared not hesitate any longer and immediately turned around and signaled to the soldiers on the top of the city to open the city gate.

Duan Tianyang spoke again: "Unless I personally give the order, anyone who dares to stop me will be killed immediately!"

Guan Hu and others looked at each other and saw the same meaning in each other's eyes: Brother Tian was deliberately leaving Zhang Tao and his group of rebels a chance to escape.

After understanding this, they immediately took action and conveyed Duan Tianyang's decision to all soldiers.

Zhang Tao pressed Duan Tianyang with his sword and followed him into Xiguan City.

After entering the city, Zhang Tao lowered his voice and said to Duan Tianyang: "Brother Duan, I have another favor to ask of you."

Duan Tianyang responded calmly: "Brother Zhang, please speak."

Zhang Tao continued, "My brothers were seriously injured, as were Lu Jingyuan and his fellow apprentices. If they followed me to Xifan Country, I'm afraid they would not survive. Therefore, I beg Brother Duan to take them in and protect them."

Duan Tianyang was deeply impressed by Lu Jingyuan. Both of them were known for their speed and had similar cultivation levels, but Lu Jingyuan was able to match him. This was the first time he had seen a martial artist like him.

He nodded gently and promised solemnly: "Brother Zhang, please rest assured. Your brother is my brother. I will do my best to protect him."

I have to say that Duan Tianyang's polite words were truly beautiful.

After hearing this, Zhang Tao's eyes became moist.

He tried hard to hold back the tears that were about to burst out, took a deep breath, and said in a firm voice: "I, Zhang, have never truly admired anyone in my life, but you, Brother Duan, are the only exception. If my brothers and I can survive in the foreign land by chance, then in the future, I am willing to do my best to serve Brother Duan - no, for Brother Tian!"

Duan Tianyang just smiled lightly and did not respond.

He saved Zhang Tao not out of expectation of any reward, but he lent a helping hand purely because he admired such people from the bottom of his heart.

He turned his head slightly and signaled to Guan Hu who was following him cautiously. Seeing this, the latter immediately took a few steps forward.

At this time, Zhang Tao was still pretending to point his sword at Shangguan Xiu, and it was not convenient for him to get too close.

Duan Tianyang said calmly: "Tiger, go and arrange some people to take care of Zhang Tao's seriously injured companions. Make sure they are properly settled and cared for. No one can afford to lose."

"Yes! Brother Tian!" Guan Hu responded, then respectfully accepted the order and left.

At the same time, Zhang Tao urgently summoned a confidant and ordered him to quickly gather all the seriously injured companions so that they could be handed over to Duan Tianyang later.

Doing so would be like unloading a heavy burden. Considering their current predicament, wandering around with a seriously injured companion would only add unnecessary trouble and danger.

After leaving the East City and going a few miles ahead, you will reach the territory of the Western Fan Kingdom.

Zhang Tao stopped, gently put down the sword in his hand, and said to Duan Tianyang with an apologetic expression: "Brother Tian, ​​I'm really sorry for making you suffer such an injustice just now."

Duan Tianyang seemed unconcerned. He waved his hand, then summoned Zhu Wu over and instructed, "Xiao Wu, arrange two reliable brothers to take Brother Zhang and the others to the Qinba tribe for temporary refuge. Remember, don't take the main road. Be especially careful when passing through the woods and avoid all traps."

Zhu Wu nodded in agreement, then turned around and gathered two soldiers.