Bai Yujun coughed twice, preparing to begin her speech.
Unfortunately, the foot of the steps was packed with evil disciples who ignored all rules and committed every crime imaginable. Killing one evil cultivator was practically a provocation in their eyes. Though her method was mysterious, such a technique surely could not be used without limit. They might as well test whether she possessed any other secret arts. With so many evil cultivators, demonic disciples, and Ghostly Entities present, someone else was bound to be unlucky anyway.
The black-robed, grotesque-faced man spoke again. His tone was less aggressive than before, though not much better.
"We have come to exterminate Thousand-Household Officer Ge. I advise you not to bring ruin upon yourself, or this place may soon have a new owner."
On the steps, the swaying fan abruptly stilled.
Perhaps he thought he had merely made a few verbal threats, but Bai Moulong's scales bristled at once.
He wants to steal my property!
With a swish, the blue sky and white clouds from moments ago suddenly seemed oppressive, the temperature dropping by seven or eight degrees...
He had to die!
Only by dying would he stop coveting her money!
She narrowed her eyes and looked coldly at the black-robed, grotesque-faced man.
"You are about to die."
It was a light, floating remark. Thousand-Household Officer Ge remained silent, while the demons, evil creatures, and ghosts below the steps burst into laughter. The black-robed, grotesque-faced man bared his teeth in an ugly grin. Only little children would make threats that did not even qualify as profanity. Her insults were truly lacking in skill.
Beside the giant tiger, Thousand-Household Officer Ge saw Bai Yujun raise three fingers behind her back, then lower one finger, then another. He felt that she was counting down.
When the