Where does that wicked woman get her conscience?

Chapter 287 Xuanyin Sect Woman

Hao Aman stumbled over, her face full of excitement, and said urgently, "My God, do you remember me? It's me, Hao Aman from the capital!"

Guan Xun looked at the clearly defined face in front of him, but only a blurry image appeared in his mind.

When they rescued him in the Illusion Forest, he was covered in wounds and blood, his clothes were tattered and stuck to his body, and his face was covered in mud and scabs, making him unrecognizable.

If it weren't for the fact that she knew very few people from Qianhefang, and the particularly jarring "divine being" she heard, she really wouldn't know who this person in front of her was.

Upon seeing this, the burly man in the lead stopped what he was doing and grinned, "Aman, you two know each other?"

“It’s more than just knowing her.” Hao Aman patted her chest, her delicate voice tinged with pride. “This young lady is my savior. If it weren’t for her help, I would have become food for the monsters long ago.”

"I never expected this! It's good to know you! It's good to know you!" The burly man laughed twice, his weathered face softening a bit. "It's good to meet an acquaintance in this vast desert. Now I have someone to talk to on the road."

Guan Xun's gaze flickered, and he looked him up and down: "What are you doing here?"

Before Hao Aman could even reply, the burly man leading the group behind her shouted, "He works for our camel team now! He's practically an old hand at running around with us."

This is somewhat surprising. Qianhefang is very famous in Zhongzhou, known for its punishment of evil and its promotion of good deeds. Hao Aman, as a member of Qianhefang, did not inherit that good reputation, but instead ran to this desert to make a living with the camel caravan.

"Qianhefang is renowned for its punishment of evil and its elimination of wickedness, yet you're doing this kind of work here?" Guan Xun's tone was slightly amused.

Hao Aman scratched her head, chuckled, and said helplessly, "Sigh, I've always hated fighting and killing. After all, everyone has their own destiny. I don't like running around with swords all the time. I even had a big fight with my father over this, which is why I ran away from home."

"It's so much more comfortable to follow the camel caravan, doing what I like without any worries."

As he spoke, his gaze unconsciously drifted towards Jin Chen, who was standing next to Guan Xun.

Seeing her ethereal气质 (qi zhi, a kind of refined elegance), and how well-matched the two looked standing together, her eyes lit up, and she couldn't help but gossip: "My goddess, is this your husband?"

husband?

Upon hearing those two words, Jin Chen's eyes flickered slightly.

Guan Xun was too lazy to explain to Hao Aman, he just chuckled and turned to look at the camels, who didn't say a word.

Hao Aman scratched her head sheepishly, then curiously leaned closer: "God, where are you all going?"

"The city that never sleeps," Guan Xun said casually.

These words struck the crowd like a thunderclap.

Not only did Hao Aman freeze instantly, his smile vanishing without a trace, but even the members of the camel caravan behind him, who were busy tidying up the carriages and organizing the camel gear, stopped what they were doing, looked up abruptly, and stared at him with eyes full of horror and disbelief.

"The City That Never Sleeps?!" Hao Aman screamed, her voice cracking. "That's a place that eats people; no one who goes in ever comes out alive!"

"Yes, young lady!" The burly man leading the group also turned pale and hurriedly advised, "That place is very eerie, shrouded in black mist all year round. It is said that the people there are bloodthirsty and cruel. Our camel caravan has been traversing the desert for many years and no one has ever dared to go near there. You are so young, you can't jump into that fire pit!"

"Exactly! That place is a complete wasteland!"

"Going there would be suicide."

The crowd chimed in with their own opinions, their faces filled with fear, clearly extremely wary of the City That Never Sleeps.

Guan Xun remained expressionless, listening intently to what the people around him were saying. It seemed that the place truly was a place that inspired fear in everyone...

Hao Aman wanted to say something more, but then she saw someone tidying up wave her hand.

"Everyone's all packed, let's get ready to go!"

"Sigh, let's go." Hao Aman could only shake her head helplessly and lead them over.

After a moment of sighs, the camel caravan sprang into action at the leader's command. They loaded the last few items onto the camel crates and then checked the camels' saddles one last time.

Just then, the curtain of the camel's trunk was lifted, and several women dressed in brightly colored dresses came out.

They were all beautiful, but their brows showed a hint of impatience and spoiled attitude, and they started complaining as soon as they came out.

"Why did it take so long? If we don't leave now, it'll be dark soon!"

"The sandstorms in this desert are terrible. If we delay any longer, our skin will be ruined!"

"Yeah, boss, do you even know how to get things done?"

The burly man leading the group smiled obsequiously and kept nodding and apologizing: "Please forgive me, ladies! We ran into a little trouble just now. We'll be on our way right away!"

They complained, their gazes inadvertently sweeping forward. When they saw Guan Xun, a hint of jealousy and disdain flashed in their eyes.

But when her gaze fell on Jin Chen, the jealousy in her eyes was instantly replaced by a bright light.

The woman standing at the very front, in particular, had eyes full of amazement and infatuation.

"Who are they...?" Guan Xun asked casually.

“Oh, these women are all from the Xuan Yin Sect,” Hao Aman quickly explained.

Xuanyin Sect?

Guan Xun did have some recollection of the woman who had been rescued by the mercenary Tie He when she first set foot in the Ten Thousand Demon Valley of Zhongzhou. She was from the Xuan Yin Sect.

“Their entire sect is composed of women, so their cultivation techniques are somewhat unorthodox. You need to pay close attention to the men around you…you must keep a close eye on them.” Hao Aman lowered her voice considerably, glancing at Jin Chen with a meaningful look.

Even without Hao Aman saying anything, she could tell, since the other person was staring intently at the person next to her, making no attempt to hide their admiration.

The woman gently smoothed the hair at her temples and adjusted her dress, then gave Jin Chen a flirtatious wink, her eyes conveying unmistakable charm.

Guan Xun took in the whole scene, her eyes darkening slightly. She turned her head to look at the person beside her, only to find that the other person was looking down at her.

A half-smile played on her lips: "It seems someone's been flirting with you."

Upon hearing this, Jin Chen blinked slightly, his eyes remaining indifferent. He neither spoke nor made any move.

The next instant, a shrill scream suddenly rang out.

"Ahhh!"

Looking in the direction of the sound, they saw the woman who had been flirting with them hunched over, her hands tightly covering her eyes, her face drained of color.

Bright red blood seeped continuously from between her fingers, sliding down her cheeks and dripping onto the yellow sand, spreading into dazzling blood flowers.

"My eyes! My eyes! It hurts so much!" The woman trembled with pain, her voice so pitiful it sent chills down one's spine.

Blood smeared her entire face.

The women nearby panicked and rushed over in alarm.

"What's wrong? What's wrong with you?"

"Why is your eye bleeding?!"

"Who attacked and injured someone?! Show yourself!"

The crowd looked at each other, their eyes filled with fear and confusion.

No one approached the woman just now, and no one made a move, so why did her eyes suddenly bleed?

The burly man leading the group was startled and rushed forward to check, but he was also at a loss.

Finally, the women could only frantically help the injured person back into the carriage to treat their wounds.

Guan Xun raised an eyebrow, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes.

She naturally knew who was behind it; who else could it be but the person beside her?

Feeling unusually cheerful, she raised her chin, her smile deepening.

"let's go."

Jin Chen nodded slightly: "Mm."

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