"Don't kill me. I'll give you whatever you want, Foundation Building Pills, Spirit Qi Pills, anything," the man offered a pile of pills. Seeing Xiao Man unmoved, his expression changed. "I am a direct disciple of the Cang Lang Sect, the grandson of the Great Elder. My grandfather is a Nascent Soul stage expert. If you dare kill me..."
Before the man could finish, Xiao Man pierced his throat. "There has never been anyone I dared not kill!"
Yan Yu knew Xiao Man was brave, but he never imagined she would be this audacious. She had killed over a dozen disciples of the Cang Lang Sect on a whim. If she had killed one or two, the Cang Lang Sect might not have pursued it. But killing so many at once? The Cang Lang Sect would surely not let this go.
"Xiao Qin, let's leave here first. You've killed so many disciples of the Cang Lang Sect. If you're discovered, it will be dangerous," Yan Yu decided instantly. They had to leave the scene. Su Dan Fiction Network
Xiao Man walked towards Zhou Yan. Yu Da helped Zhou Yan sit on the ground. "Boss, Zhou Yan he..."
"Take him away from here first," Xiao Man took a deep breath. Zhou Yan, of all people, was the most cautious. She never expected him to be the first to suffer after entering Wuji City!
"Xiao Qin, hurry and leave," Yan Yu urged. The Cang Lang Sect had lost over a dozen disciples, including the Elder's grandson. They would surely send people to investigate. If a powerful expert arrived, they would be finished.
"Let's go." Xiao Man, carrying Zhou Yan's body, quickly led the others away. Before leaving, Xiao Man released the Lion Roar Beast from the Immortal Trapping Net. Yan Yu inwardly regretted it but didn't stop her. The priority was to distance themselves from this place. They could capture the Lion Roar Beast later.
Not long after they left, someone arrived to investigate. It was the Cang Lang Sect's leading elder, an expert at the late stage of Foundation Building. When he saw all the Cang Lang Sect disciples dead, his blood rushed to his head. This was the second time disciples of the Cang Lang Sect had been wiped out. What angered him even more was that the Great Elder's beloved grandson had also been killed!
"Who? Who exactly?"
Hearing the voice from a distance, Xiao Man stopped in her tracks. Yan Yu thought, "Oh no, this kid is getting reckless again!"
"Don't be reckless. We don't know how many people they've sent, and besides, your friend is seriously injured and needs healing." Yan Yu looked at Yu Da, whose face was pale. He was lucky to have survived. As for the other one, it was a pity.
Xiao Man continued forward without a word. She had no intention of going back to cause trouble. Those who killed her people, how could she let them off easily? She had already prepared a thank-you gift for them.
Before returning to the city, Xiao Man found a geomantically auspicious spot to bury Zhou Yan properly. Then, she took Yu Da back to the city.
Yan Yan paced back and forth, the sight of Xiao Man spitting blood had truly frightened her. "Is Xiao Qin injured? Otherwise, why would she spit blood?"
"Replying to Madam, this subordinate does not know."
"Ze Fang, is Xiao Qin injured?"
"It's not an injury. This is the backlash from a spirit beast using a secret technique to call for help, which is why she spat blood." Ze Fang was worried. Xiao Man's spirit beast was an extremely venomous bamboo-jointed snake, and it was very astute. If it sensed danger, it would flee. What kind of danger could have made it use a secret technique to call for help?
"They're back." Ze Fang stood up and looked towards the door. Indeed, he saw Xiao Man and her group returning. Xiao Man's face was dark, and she was covered in blood. Yan Yu carried Yu Da and let go, causing Yu Da to fall to the ground.
"Shan Yun, take Yu Da down to rest and help him with his injuries."
"Yes." Shan Yun immediately took Yu Da away.
"Are you injured?" Ze Fang stepped forward and asked with concern.
Xiao Man shook her head, her expression listless. "It's someone else's blood."
"Go wash up first. If people see you like this, it will cause unnecessary trouble," Yan Yu instructed. "Some things have already happened. You need to pull yourself together. After all, the others haven't been found yet."
"Xiao Qin, go wash up. Don't scare Ze Fang; he's been very worried about you."
Xiao Man glanced at Ze Fang, wanting to tell him she was fine. She opened her mouth but ultimately said nothing and left in silence.
Ze Fang watched Xiao Man's retreating figure disappear before turning to Yan Yu. "What happened?"
"Zhou Yan is dead," Yan Yu stated concisely. "It should be related to the Cang Lang Sect. When I arrived, all the disciples of the Cang Lang Sect present were dead."
"Heavens," Yan Yan quickly looked around, ensuring no outsiders were present, and then breathed a sigh of relief. "This matter absolutely cannot get out, otherwise, Xiao Qin will be in danger."
"Don't worry, no one will spread this news." The City Lord looked at Fan Ting. "Guard the City Lord's mansion well and don't let anyone in."
"Yes, City Lord."
"Also, don't let Chu Xing approach where they are staying," Yan Yu added with unease. If the Cang Lang Sect learned that Yu Da and the others were captured, and if they saw them, they would associate the killing of the Cang Lang Sect disciples with the City Lord's Mansion. Therefore, Chu Xing absolutely could not be seen in public.
"Yes, City Lord."
"Furthermore, closely monitor the movements of the Seven Great Sects in the city," Yan Yu commanded with apprehension. He had a feeling that something big was about to happen, something that might even affect Wuji City!
"City Lord..." Fan Ting hesitated, his gaze falling on Ze Fang. "Young Master Ze Fang, you are closest to Young Master Xiao Qin. Your friend has passed away. Could you please go and accompany her?"
Ze Fang glanced at Fan Ting, then turned and walked out. A guard immediately led Ze Fang to Xiao Man's courtyard.
"What do you want to say?" The City Lord understood that Fan Ting was sending Ze Fang away to discuss something.
"City Lord, Xiao Qin and the others probably cannot continue to stay in the City Lord's Mansion," Fan Ting said decisively. "Once the Cang Lang Sect discovers that Xiao Qin killed their disciples, and we are harboring Xiao Qin in the mansion, the Cang Lang Sect will assume that the City Lord's Mansion condoned Xiao Qin's actions, making the mansion a target."
"Fan Ting, what are you saying?" Yan Yan scolded. "Xiao Qin has helped us!"
"City Lord, Young Madam, I know Xiao Qin has helped the City Lord's Mansion, but Xiao Qin's presence could very well lead to the destruction of the City Lord's Mansion!" Fan Ting analyzed calmly. "Wuji City does not have the strength to contend with the Seven Great Sects."
"So, because you're afraid, you want to distance yourself from Xiao Qin? You're too heartless!" Yan Yan rebuked Fan Ting. "Do you think the Seven Great Sects will let us go without Xiao Qin? No, we've already been drawn into this."
"Young Madam, now is not the time for foolishness."
"Fan Ting, I am not being foolish," Yan Yan sat down, rubbing her temples with a headache. "Father, didn't you tell him the truth about Grandfather's injury?"