Xiao Huayong watched as his men fell one after another. The ear-piercing sound of copper clanging had no effect on Xiao Changyan's men at all. These people were naturally not deaf. It only showed that they had long been accustomed to such terrifying sounds, and even numb to them. This showed how Xiao Changyan trained this group of shadow guards who could fly into the sky and escape into the ground.
Xiao Huayong winked at the people around him, and they inserted the prepared earplugs into their cochleas. The earplugs were made of cotton and brocade, and were specially made by Shen Xihe to prevent Xiao Changyan's soul-stealing technique.
Xiao Huayong once mentioned to Shen Xihe that only when one has mastered the art of soul-stealing can one make someone lose their soul with just a glance. Most people still need to be controlled by some external objects that move or make sounds.
Shen Xihe asked Biyu and others to make them overnight. She soaked the cotton used for these earplugs in spices and then dried them. They were used as nasal plugs in the past. The subtle fragrance they emitted could refresh the mind and connect the seven orifices, so it was just as effective when inserted into the cochlea.
Although they could not completely eliminate the interference from Tong Cha, they would not be easily distracted anymore. Barbed iron chains flew out of these people's hands. The slender iron chains were swung with great force and flashing silver light. They were agile enough to attack from a distance or to injure at close range.
Because the chain has long and thin barbs, once it is wrapped around the body, a pull can easily scrape off a layer of flesh. It cannot be pulled or blocked by hands. Even if a weapon is used, once it is wrapped around the enemy, it can easily take away the weapon.
This sophisticated weapon was invented by Xiao Juesong, and even Xiao Huayong had to praise his ingenuity.
With the addition of these people, the fierce battle was once again in the balance, and the two sides were evenly matched.
It was fast and fierce, with swords flashing, sparks flying and blood spurting.
Xiao Changyan's men were disturbed by external sounds, but did not notice the men in black holding chains. Every time the chains were retracted or released, or shook and flew, fine white powder fell off. These tiny dust-like objects were perfectly obscured by the white smoke that had not yet dissipated. Soon, Xiao Changyan's shadow guards were like bullfights that were angered by something, and their clear eyes began to turn bloodshot.
Seeing that the situation was almost tense, Xiao Huayong pretended to be defeated in order to preserve his strength and ordered: "Retreat."
The men in black who were close by covered Xiao Huayong and helped him escape quickly. The men in black who were fighting slowly gathered together to cover their retreat and then followed.
After chasing out of the cave and looking at the bloodstains spreading all over the ground, Xiao Changyan raised his hand and said, "Don't chase me."
Although the shadow guards stopped, their blood-thirsty eyes saw the blood, as if they saw something that stimulated their nerves. Even though they were well-trained and under the command of a military commander, they could not control their feet and passed by Xiao Changyan like a gust of wind.
Xiao Changyan then realized that something was wrong. He decisively and swiftly chased after them, knocking out everyone he could. However, half of them still followed the blood trail.
There has never been a moment like this when Xiao Changyan regretted training them to be too agile, which made it impossible for him to stop too many things in time.
The trail of blood followed all the way to the thatched hut on the mountainside. The thatched hut looked hesitant to speak in the drizzle. The strong smell of alcohol filled the entire house. It was strong liquor, and the smell of alcohol went straight into the nostrils.