lcionline Chapter 283 Lord Leng is hiding his true intentions very well.
Chapter 283 Lord Leng is hiding his true intentions very well.
"What……"
The female merchant was stunned for a moment, then her expression changed drastically.
"This boy is invincible, retreat!"
Without hesitation, she unleashed a palm strike, causing countless Gu shadows to explode in mid-air. These were the unique explosive Gu she had crafted, possessing immense power.
Facing the explosion, Ye Kang did not flinch. He walked straight through the smoke and dust and grabbed the female merchant's right arm with one hand.
Click!
With her shoulder bone shattered, the female merchant screamed in anguish, then her eyes hardened, and she spat out a Gu worm from her mouth.
This is her natal divine gu, which she has refined for many years. Most of her cultivation is contained in this gu worm. Once it is unleashed, even a ninth-rank opponent of the same level will be either killed or injured.
Unfortunately, Ye Kang's combat strength had already surpassed that of a ninth-rank official.
He also opened his mouth and spat out demonic fire, which roared out and instantly enveloped the Gu worms.
The insect seemed to have encountered its natural enemy; its entire body exploded, splitting into countless tiny Gu worms that lunged at Ye Kang's face.
Hope shone in the female merchant's eyes.
This was her trump card. No one would have expected that the Gu worm could split into countless smaller Gu worms. In the heat of the moment, anyone would be caught off guard!
that's the truth.
The Gu worms suddenly burrowed into Ye Kanglu's outer skin, and then, that was the end of it.
Once the inner flames burned, they all turned to ashes and vanished in an instant.
As for the explosion of cultivation power when the Gu worms were burned, it was like a tickle to Ye Kang's powerful body.
Upon seeing this, the female merchant's expression froze on her face.
Ye Kang didn't waste any words with her and shattered her dantian with another strike.
His figure vanished instantly, and the Six Void Heavenly Steps arrived almost in a flash, slicing the two ninth-grade experts who had already fled to the town gate into pieces with a single slash.
The Hundred Flowers Sword moved at will, slicing the two to pieces as easily as chopping melons and vegetables.
He turned around and saw a young, burly man with despair in his eyes swinging a knife at him.
Ye Kang gently raised his hand, and the opponent's broadsword shattered with a crack. He was also blasted away by the force and landed next to the female merchant.
Of the 15 experts, only two remain.
And all of this happened in just a few dozen breaths.
Yun Jinxi and Old Wu in the inn were completely stunned, their eyes filled with nothing but horror as they looked at Ye Kang.
They thought they had overestimated Ye Kang, but now it seems that their overestimation was nothing more than a frog in a well.
Ye Kang sheathed his Azure Blade and calmly walked towards the two seriously injured men.
The female merchant was deathly pale, and the young man was also covered in sweat. Both of them looked miserable, as if they had never expected this to happen.
Fifteen ninth-rank experts—no matter what, this shows the utmost importance attached to this operation. How much more cautious could we be?
But this seemingly foolproof situation was easily crushed by the man in front of her.
But he's clearly not a grandmaster yet!
"Don't look at me like that. The world is big, and there are many things beyond your imagination."
Ye Kang spoke calmly, then stepped on the young man's calf.
"Now, take back all the Gu worms and release the people."
Since most of the Gu wielders had died, the people returned to normal and scattered in all directions, but the Gu worms remained in their bodies and were not expelled.
The burly young man gritted his teeth and said, "Just kill me."
Click!
With a crisp sound, the burly man's kneecap shattered into powder.
“I said, take back all the Gu worms.”
"Listen to him!" the female merchant quickly said.
The burly man gritted his teeth and endured the excruciating pain to activate his inner power, causing all the Gu worms, including those inside the people's bodies, to converge.
A moment later, the ground was covered with Gu worms. Without saying a word, Ye Kang unleashed a burst of demonic fire, burning them all to ashes.
【Ding】
[Congratulations, host, on completing the mission: Eliminate the Gu worms in Meihe Town]
[Host receives reward: Comprehension]
[Host's current remaining comprehension:]
Ye Kang smirked and suddenly reached out and struck out with a palm, completely crippling the young man's cultivation.
The burly man fainted, while the female merchant glared at Ye Kang with resentment.
"You're dead. Southern Xinjiang will remember you."
"My pleasure."
Ye Kang didn't hold back and kicked the female merchant unconscious.
Without him saying anything, a group of guards immediately rushed out, holding huge iron chains, and tightly bound the two survivors.
Having lost their cultivation, they were utterly powerless to resist.
Ye Kang had no interest in interrogating them.
Since it was the princess's convoy that was attacked, let's send them back and wait for the emperor's decision.
Fortunately, with this credit for protecting His Highness, the matter of disobeying the imperial decree has gained some traction.
"Ye Kang! Just how many things are you hiding from me?!"
Yun Jinxi ran down and looked at Ye Kang with a face full of curiosity.
She still couldn't understand how someone could progress so quickly.
"Who exactly is your master?"
Ye Kang shook his head: "I don't know anything about Imperial City Attendants."
Yun Jinxi was slightly taken aback: "Did he hide his identity...? That makes sense, after all, those beings are always so unpredictable in their actions."
Ye Kang admired her ability to fill in the blanks; why did he have to have a master?
He said helplessly, "This place is no longer safe. We won't stay any longer. We'll set off now and return to the capital as quickly as possible."
The guards were all martial artists, so going without sleep for a few days was nothing to them. Therefore, no one said anything and they all began to take action.
Soon, the convoy left Meihe Town.
After walking the Jiangnan Road, we crossed the Jiayang River.
Once you enter the northern region, there is no more danger.
Ye Kang was certain that none of those strange forces dared to enter the North, because the North was not cleared by the former emperor, but by the rules established by the hidden sects.
Anyone who dares to overstep the bounds will face certain death.
Sure enough, the journey was uneventful, and three days later, the convoy, traveling at full speed, entered the imperial city.
Stepping into the capital once again, Ye Kang's mindset had become much more composed.
Not long after I left, a familiar figure blocked my way.
Leng Ruyi maintained her calm and nonchalant demeanor, dressed in a black commander's uniform. She bowed slightly to the princess's carriage before looking at Ye Kang.
"Congratulations, Lord Ye, on your successful return after completing your studies."
Ye Kang took a closer look and exclaimed, "Good heavens, peak of the ninth rank of the Extreme Realm!"
Lord Leng is hiding his true abilities very well!
This guy's cultivation level is higher than I imagined!
He is practically the strongest person besides the imperial guards!
Of course, she didn't hide it, mainly because Ye Kang was too weak before, and it was impossible to tell.
But it's absurd that someone like that could be slacking off in the Imperial City Guard all this time.
How did that thief king manage to save her after exchanging a blow with her?
Ye Kang dismounted and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Lord Leng. It's been many days. You still look as dashing as ever."
"Really? What makes me so special?"
"Uh... this composure is something I should learn from."
"I see. There's nothing special about it. Just get more sleep, and it will happen naturally."
"Been taught a lesson."
Ye Kang was speechless. This guy, if he can't chat, he doesn't have to.
Leng Ruyi didn't think there was anything wrong with what she said, and continued, "His Majesty's decree is that I will take the assassin away, and Ye Kang will follow Your Highness to see the Emperor."
"According to the order."