Dragon Blood Saint Emperor

Watching Ye Wushuang charge at her, a hint of panic flashed in the woman’s eyes, followed by a flicker of grim resolve.

"Lecher, I won’t let you have your way!"

The woman roared with grief and fury. Her hand shot up in a flash of cold light as a sinister dagger plunged toward her own neck.

"You wish to die?"

Ye Wushuang snorted, his golden palm striking out like lightning.

But in that same instant, the dagger that had been aimed at her neck suddenly changed its trajectory, lunging straight for Ye Wushuang.

So the woman hadn’t been trying to kill herself. It was a Blinding Technique meant to deceive Ye Wushuang!

’This woman is "clever," isn’t she?’

Ye Wushuang’s eyes narrowed. He watched the dagger come at him but didn’t pull back his hand.

His golden palm streaked through the air like a ray of light. He spread two fingers, then snapped them shut in an instant, catching the dagger in a viselike grip.

Seeing this, the woman’s eyes widened in utter astonishment.

’How can this lecher’s physical body be so terrifyingly strong?’

Her eyes filled with disbelief. That dagger was a Top-Grade Spirit-Connected Treasure! It was infused with her True Essence, and its awakened edge was sharp enough to kill any Cultivator below the Yin Yang Realm.

And yet...

An attack like that had been stopped by two fingers.

She couldn’t believe it. Before she came, she had learned that Ye Wushuang’s Cultivation was only at the Spiritual Spring Seventh Layer. She never would have imagined his physical body could be this monstrous!

BOOM!

At the same time, Ye Wushuang struck, instantly using his True Essence to seal the woman’s power.

"Tell me your name, what power you belong to, and why you’re trying to kill me."

The bloodlust faded from Ye Wushuang’s eyes, but his gaze remained just as cold and indifferent.

He was certain this woman wasn’t from the Di Family.

However, he couldn’t figure out when he had offended this group.

"You might as well kill me. I’m not telling you anything."

The woman’s eyes were like ice. She sat on the bed, glaring at Ye Wushuang with unbridled fury.

"You think I don’t dare?" Ye Wushuang sneered. ’This woman tried to take my life, and she really thinks I won’t strike back?’

"I’ll count to three. If you don’t talk, you die."

A Life-Taking Sword Light materialized between Ye Wushuang’s fingers.

"One!"

As he spoke the word, the Life-Taking Sword Light pointed at the woman, its deadly aura making her flinch. Yet, she gritted her teeth and remained silent.

Ye Wushuang’s eyes narrowed, his killing intent flaring as he coldly spat, "Two!"

But the woman still refused to speak. She closed her eyes, seemingly resigned to her fate.

"Three!"

The final word had barely registered in her ears.

The stench of death closed in, and an endless chill froze her to the core.

"I’ll talk!"

After half a breath, the woman finally broke.

Ye Wushuang’s Sword Light halted.

She opened her eyes, and her pupils contracted. The Life-Taking Sword Light was hovering at her throat, its deadly tip less than a millimeter from piercing her skin.

"Speak."

"If I tell you, will you let me go?"

The woman stared at Ye Wushuang.

"You’re in no position to bargain."

Ye Wushuang’s Sword Light pushed forward again, stopping just short of breaking her skin. Such exquisite control would have astounded any onlooker.

’Damn lecher!’

Cursing him inwardly for his tyranny, the woman glared at Ye Wushuang with pure hatred for a long moment before finally speaking. "My name is Mengyun Wulei, one of the Four Guards of the Blood Feather Tower."

"As for why I was sent to kill you, shouldn’t you already know who you’ve offended?"

Mengyun Wulei said coldly.

’Who have I offended?’ Ye Wushuang mused. ’When it comes to enemies in Nanyang City, there’s only the Di Family and the Governor’s Mansion.’

As for the Di Family, Di Qiong had just left the North Camp. He himself had come straight back to the Drunken Guest Tower. Di Qiong wouldn’t have had enough time to hire an assassin.

That left only one possibility: the Governor’s Mansion.

"The Governor’s Mansion!"

Ye Wushuang’s eyes narrowed as he stared at Mengyun Wulei.

Mengyun Wulei said nothing. The client had paid a hefty price to hire the Blood Feather Tower for this assassination. According to their rules, they were forbidden from revealing a client’s identity.

However, if Ye Wushuang figured it out on his own, that was none of her business.

Seeing the expression on Mengyun Wulei’s face, how could Ye Wushuang not be certain?

"I’m curious. You came to kill me, so how did you know I had a map and a key? It seems your goal wasn’t just my life. You also wanted my map and key, didn’t you?"

Ye Wushuang asked with a cold smile, having thought of something.

"I’ve answered your question. I won’t be answering any more. Of course, you can always kill me."

Mengyun Wulei averted her gaze, not wanting to look at him. She hated Ye Wushuang to the core.

Ye Wushuang looked at Mengyun Wulei and was about to speak when his brow suddenly furrowed.

A massive vortex materialized out of thin air in the room, forming a void passage.

Ye Wushuang had seen this kind of passage before. It was the technique of an expert at the Yang Destruction Level of the Yin Yang Realm!

BOOM!

Suddenly, a black shadow stepped out of the passage.

Mengyun Wulei seemed to sense it too and turned her head.

"Tower Master!"

A flicker of joy finally appeared on her icy face as she looked at the newcomer.

"If you dare harm her, I will take your life within three breaths."

The black shadow floated in mid-air, seemingly one with the night, emanating no aura whatsoever.

A terrifying sense of crisis washed over Ye Wushuang.

However, his expression remained perfectly calm. "You can take my life in three breaths," he said coldly, "but I can take hers in half a breath."

"Are you sure you want to make that bet? You won’t regret it?" the black shadow said in a chilling voice.

"You’re welcome to try."

Ye Wushuang’s expression was unchanged as he met the threat head-on. The fact that his opponent hadn’t killed him instantly wasn’t because he couldn’t, but because he was worried about Mengyun Wulei’s safety.

The black shadow was silent for a moment before speaking. "Worthy of the title of number one among the younger generation of the Endless Wilderness. Your mental fortitude is indeed beyond compare."

"You flatter me," Ye Wushuang replied coolly.

The black shadow continued, "I know you possess half a map and a key, the items needed to open the Nirvana Cave Mansion. I believe we can make a deal."

"Not interested."

Ye Wushuang shook his head, refusing without a moment’s hesitation.

"I think you will be interested," the black shadow chuckled. "Otherwise, you wouldn’t have come to Nanyang City and started asking about the Nirvana Cave Mansion."

At these words, Ye Wushuang was startled. He hadn’t expected the Blood Feather Tower to have been watching him all along.

"The news about the Nirvana Cave Mansion was released by the Blood Feather Tower. Our goal was to collect all the maps and keys. We have already gathered most of them. All that’s missing is the map and key in your possession."

The black shadow’s gaze remained fixed on Ye Wushuang. "If you also wish to seek what’s inside, you can cooperate with me. Of course, if you refuse to cooperate, then there’s nothing to be done. No one will be able to open the Nirvana Cave Mansion."

"It sounds like I don’t have a choice but to cooperate, then."

Ye Wushuang hadn’t expected the Blood Feather Tower to have orchestrated everything. Still, at least he now had more information about the Nirvana Cave Mansion.

Of course, he would have to remain wary of the black shadow.

A glint flashed in his eyes. Ye Wushuang added, "However, for the sake of this cooperation and to build some mutual trust, I have a small request."

"What is it?" the black shadow asked.

"My Cultivation is low, yet I’m carrying a map and a key. I’m worried others will try to kill me and steal my treasures. I’d like to have Miss Mengyun here stay and protect me personally. What do you say?"

Ye Wushuang said, glancing at Mengyun Wulei.

’Lecher! Me, protect you? You can just wait to die.’ Mengyun Wulei snorted. How could Ye Wushuang possibly want her as a bodyguard?

’This lecher is definitely doing it on purpose!’

’After all, he captured me so easily. If an enemy appears that even he can’t handle, what could I possibly do?’

’This lecher must be trying to keep me as a hostage!’

She was just about to shout for the black shadow to refuse, but he spoke in a measured tone, "I accept your terms."