"Nonsense, nonsense! Killing is such a crude business? This beast thinks it’s better to just hack them to pieces!"
Bai Ze's voice also chimed in.
Zi Linling was speechless. Why were all her contracted beasts so bloodthirsty?
Especially this Bai Ze, who used the gentlest tone to utter the most cruel words.
But she liked it!
How short is a life? To live with righteous indignation and settle grudges is to reveal our true selves.
Therefore, Zi Linling smiled.
That smile sent shivers down the spines of the fat man and the short, stout man.
"That ginger soup, I can't give it to you. However, I can be merciful and let you meet her, to reminisce about brotherly affection! But..."
The faces of the fat man and the short, stout man turned from anger to ashen, then to surprise.
"But what..."
The fat man asked eagerly.
It wasn't that he cared much about the skinny monkey's life, but if the skinny monkey met with misfortune, it would inevitably create friction between the Immortal River Mercenary Group and the Savage Wolf Mercenary Group.
After all, it was he who brought the skinny monkey out before something happened to him.
Zi Linling grinned sinisterly, "But we'll have to go to a different place!"
"What place?"
A hint of surprise flashed in the fat man's eyes.
In his opinion, Zi Linling must have hidden the skinny monkey somewhere, hence the need to change locations.
Zi Linling's smile vanished instantly, and two icy words escaped her cherry lips.
"Hell!"
The fat man was stunned.
Spiritual energy surged from the scalpel in Zi Linling's hand, and she aimed it at the fat man's neck, about to strike.
At this critical moment, a clear, cold voice rang out.
"You little slut, you're here!"
Zi Linling, who was about to strike, frowned and halted her movement.
The fat man, who had brushed past death, felt the danger disappear in an instant and broke out in a cold sweat.
He muttered a silent "Close call!" and as Zi Linling was distracted, he lunged backward, quickly creating distance between them.
Zi Linling's brow furrowed. What was going on today? Why was she encountering so many "acquaintances"?
That's right, the cold female voice belonged to the Second Palace Mistress of the Hundred Flowers Palace, who harbored a deep hatred for Zi Linling – the Flower Fairy, Xie Shenghua!
Arriving with Xie Shenghua were naturally the Left Protector of the Black Water Hall – Xiong Heizhi Xiong Tai, the Bright Emissary of the Sacred Cult – the effeminate Li Luo, and the Sect Master of the Flowing Cloud Sect – Fu Liuyun.
Zi Linling sneered.
It seemed her enemies had conspired to appear all at once.
However, she was no longer the naive person she once was. Therefore, there wasn't a trace of fear on her face.
Zi Linling swept her gaze coldly over the four and said, "You four are in quite a good mood!"
Xie Shenghua gritted her teeth and said, "Little slut, the King of Hell isn't here today. Let's see who will protect you!"
Xiong Tai roared, "Brat, we've been waiting for you for a long time. You'd better hand over... that thing yourself, or don't blame us for being ruthless."
The "thing" he spoke of was naturally Long'er.
However, due to a restriction placed on them by Ye Lingyuan, the four of them were unable to utter words like "Long'er" or "Little Divine Dragon."
Li Luo curled his orchid fingers and said with a dangerous smile, "Little girl, you can't protect that little thing. Hand it over! I promise to leave your corpse intact!"
Fu Liuyun looked at Zi Linling with a complicated expression, hesitating.
If they attacked, Ye Lingyuan would be a formidable obstacle.
If Zi Linling met with trouble, Ye Lingyuan would surely uproot them.
But if they didn't attack, the four major powers had already formed an alliance, sharing both fortune and disaster, and he couldn't go back on his word.
Moreover, he had tried his best to protect Zi Linling before, yet Ye Lingyuan had still "thrown" him out without hesitation?
Yes, that's right, thrown!
Previously, Ye Lingyuan had casually tossed the four of them to the outskirts of the Misty Forest to ensure Zi Linling's successful breakthrough.
Thinking of this, Fu Liuyun finally made up his mind: Attack first, then think!
Zi Linling's cold gaze swept over the four, and then a smile bloomed at the corner of her lips.
"Are you so sure that Ye Lingyuan didn't leave any backup? Are you so sure that I can't protect him?"
Xiong Tai, Xie Shenghua, Li Luo, and Fu Liuyun were all startled.
Could it be that King of Hell Ye Lingyuan really had a contingency plan?
Otherwise, why would this woman, Zi Linling, who only had the cultivation of the peak of the Spirit Gathering Realm, be so fearless?
The four of them couldn't help but scan their surroundings, their intention being to flee instantly if Ye Lingyuan were present.
Of course, the fat man and the short, stout man were also shocked.
Although they had always been in Immortal River Town, they were aware of the name King of Hell Ye Lingyuan.
Who could blame them, when the words "King of Hell Tianqi" were renowned throughout the world?
The fat man was currently filled with guilt! He had actually provoked someone from King of Hell Tianqi!
Not only that, but he had also made advances towards someone from King of Hell Tianqi before.
If King of Hell Ye Lingyuan found out, ten Immortal River Mercenary Groups wouldn't be enough to destroy him.
What to do? Offer terms of peace?
He had already offended Zi Linling beyond repair, how could he offer peace?
Never mind!
Since peace was impossible, he could only go all the way!
With this thought, the fat man winked at the mercenaries behind him.
The mercenaries slowly spread out, attempting to encircle Zi Linling.
Zi Linling naturally noticed their intentions, and she sneered, "If you still don't plan to come out, then go back to Ye Lingyuan's side!"
Qing Dian, who was hidden in the dark, was taken aback.
Zi Linling's words were clearly directed at her.
But how did Zi Linling know she was here?
However, since she had been discovered, Qing Dian boldly walked out with two dark guards.
As she walked, she said, "How did you know I was here?"
Zi Linling glanced at her disdainfully and said, "Your stealth is excellent, no, it's seamless. But to me, you were full of flaws."
Qing Dian was stunned and subconsciously asked, "What flaws?"
Zi Linling sneered, "The scent on your body! Your hostile gaze, and these two people behind you."
Qing Dian was puzzled, "Do I have a scent? But I never use rouge or powder."
As a qualified intelligence operative, she must never leave any trace for the opponent.
Therefore, Qing Dian never used scented items like rouge or powder.
Zi Linling shook her head and said, "It's not the scent of rouge or powder, but the natural fragrance of a woman. Almost no one can detect this scent, but I am an exception."
Qing Dian became even more curious, "Why?"
Zi Linling smiled faintly, "If you could distinguish thousands of medicinal herbs from a young age, you would be able to smell it too."
Qing Dian was astonished.
She clearly hadn't expected to encounter Zi Linling, whose sense of smell surpassed even that of a treasure-hunting rat.
Zi Linling smiled, "Also, your stealth is indeed formidable, but you shouldn't have revealed killing intent towards me, because I am too sensitive to killing intent."