Kong Xin

Beneath the dim Sky Curtain, an ancient city stood silently upon the earth.

Its mottled walls had been stained a color nearly as black as ink.

From within to without, the entire city was permeated by an air of Killing Intent.

Even the temperature of heaven and earth seemed to have turned much colder because of this city's presence.

At this moment, within the city, inside a building that appeared exceedingly crude—

A woman in military uniform sat in a chair, her gaze locked tightly onto the screens before her.

She was exceptionally tall, her flame-like hair draping softly down. Yet her eyes were as sharp as sword blades.

With her legs crossed, she gave off an aura that made people turn solemn.

Suddenly, a phone began ringing on her person.

The woman's delicate brows furrowed slightly. She took out her phone, and upon seeing the name on its screen, the stern expression on her face melted away like ice in water, instantly becoming gentle.

"Hey, Junior Sister!"

Her voice sounded like a clear spring flowing over stone.

The corners of her lips curved upward.

Yet no one knew what was said on the other end, but the smile on her lips gradually faded away.

It was replaced by a surge of Killing Intent!

"I understand. Leave this matter to me!"

The woman spoke calmly before hanging up.

Casually picking up a communicator beside her, she said flatly, "Investigate the background of the Bai Family in Cloud City for me!"

"Martial Arts Families have enjoyed so many of Great Xia's resources. It is time they made some contributions. They dared to openly attack a martial artist—does the Bai Family truly think it is the local emperor of Cloud City?"

"Oh, right. Doesn't the Bai Family have a Viscera Refining Realm martial artist holding the fort? In that case, have him guard my Demon Slaying City for twenty years!"

Having said that, the woman did not even give the other end of the communicator a chance to respond before directly hanging up.

After hanging up, the tall woman sat in her chair and fell silent.

"Junior Disciple Brother? It seems I should go back and take a look. I can also see what this Junior Disciple Brother Father found for me is like!"

As she spoke, her fiery red lips curved faintly upward.

Just then, a hurried figure barged into the room. He was an exceptionally burly man.

His body was covered in vicious scars, and he too radiated a powerful aura.

Yet after barging into the room and seeing the woman, he immediately became respectful.

He quickly bowed slightly to the woman before him. "General Kong, a Golden Body has been dispatched from the Demons' side. It has already caused the deaths of several hundred soldiers! Do you think... we should deploy members of the Demon Slaying Squad?"

Hearing the burly man's words, the woman's brows rose slightly as she slowly stood up. Though she wore a military uniform, a languid air seeped out from her.

She stretched lazily, and her voice slowly rang out.

"A mere Golden Body dares to run wild outside my Demon Slaying City? Fine. I shall use its core as a meeting gift for my Junior Disciple Brother!"

With that, the woman took a single step and instantly vanished from the room.

This person... was none other than the First Senior Sister of the Heaven and Earth Dojo.

The Demon Slaying Town Guardian, Kong Xin!

The pitch-black night spread darkness as it shrouded all of Cloud City.

Inside the main hall of the Bai Family residence in Cloud City.

All kinds of precious ingredients were laid out upon a round table. Bai Mo sat there, smiling as he raised a toast to the white-haired old man seated at the head of the table.

"Grandfather, I never expected you to emerge from seclusion today. Your grandson offers you a toast!"

Bai Mo was in an exceptionally good mood at this moment.

First of all, he had already sent the family steward to deal with Lu Sheng, the man who had provoked him.

Although the family steward had yet to return and report back, Bai Mo was not worried.

After all, his family's steward was a peak Blood Refining Realm martial artist. Dealing with a mere Blood Qi Realm martial artist like Lu Sheng was nothing more than taking something out of his pocket.

At the thought that the fellow who had stolen his limelight was about to die, Bai Mo naturally felt overjoyed.

On top of that, his grandfather had emerged from seclusion today.

His strength had soared greatly.

The Bai Family's status in Cloud City would rise with the tide, and his identity as the Bai Family's eldest young master would become even more noble.

How could this not make Bai Mo happy?

As a result, a brilliant smile hung on Bai Mo's face throughout the entire evening.

"As expected of my Mo'er!"

The white-haired elder, Bai Mo's grandfather and the Bai Family's Viscera Refining Realm martial artist, Bai Yunfeng, happily accepted Bai Mo's toast. His gaze upon Bai Mo was incomparably gentle.

"It is all thanks to Grandfather's excellent guidance!"

Bai Mo spoke with utmost respect.

Bai Mo's father, seated to the side, also watched this scene with a cheerful smile, presenting a picture of familial bliss.

As cups were raised and exchanged, the atmosphere in the hall gradually grew heated.

A flush even appeared on Bai Mo's face as he said to Bai Yunfeng, "Grandfather, rest assured. During the next Martial Arts Class assessment, your grandson will definitely fight for first place and bring honor to you!"

Hearing Bai Mo's words, Bai Yunfeng was even more delighted.

"Good, good, good! Truly the qilin child of my Bai Family!"

"Hahaha!!"

Bai Yunfeng laughed loudly. He had remained in seclusion for so many years, and after finally advancing by a minor realm, he emerged only to find his grandson so sensible.

Naturally, he felt incomparably pleased.

However, just as the atmosphere in the hall was at its peak, the sounds of something cutting through the air suddenly rang out.

"Who is it?!"

Bai Yunfeng suddenly barked out, and a sharp gleam burst from his aged eyes.

Immediately afterward, a powerful aura erupted from Bai Yunfeng's body.

Bai Mo's eyes were filled with excitement as he looked at Bai Yunfeng.

Is this the strength of a Viscera Refining Realm martial artist? Grandfather truly is incredible!

Bai Mo's heart held only longing for his grandfather's strength, without the slightest concern.

Bai Mo was confident that, within Cloud City, as long as his grandfather was present, absolutely nothing could go wrong!

Under Bai Yunfeng's immense aura, a burly figure and an exceedingly amiable-looking figure slowly appeared outside the hall.

The former wore a military uniform, his entire body exuding an air of steely majesty.

The latter wore ordinary clothing, with a smile hanging on his face.

"Hehe, Elder Bai, are we not welcome here?"

The amiable figure spoke with a chuckle, giving off an exceedingly gentle impression.

When Bai Yunfeng saw the two before him, his expression changed slightly. Then a brilliant smile surfaced on his face.

"Hahaha, so it is Commander Chen and Alliance Leader Yun! Forgive me for failing to welcome you from afar, forgive me!"

Bai Mo and Bai Mo's father both revealed looks of surprise upon hearing this.

Commander? Alliance Leader?

Only the two foremost figures of the Martial Alliance branch and the Military stationed in Cloud City could bear such titles.

In all of Cloud City, they were unquestionably the people with the most terrifying strength and the most towering authority.

Who would have thought they would appear at the Bai Family today?

It must be because Grandfather's strength soared after his breakthrough. Even the Commander and Alliance Leader need to draw closer to my Bai Family!

As Bai Mo thought this, arrogance swelled even further within him.

As expected, I am Cloud City's favored son of heaven. As for that orphan-like thing Lu Sheng... he isn't even qualified to carry my shoes!

"No need!"

Commander Chen, clad in military uniform, still wore a stern expression in the face of Bai Yunfeng's welcome.

He slowly looked toward Bai Mo, his eyes seemingly as sharp as blades.

"Put aside Elder Bai's great increase in strength for now. Let us first discuss how your grandson ordered someone to assassinate a Great Xia martial artist!"

"What?!"

The moment these words were spoken, Bai Yunfeng's expression abruptly changed.

He had not expected the two men before him to have come over because of such a matter.

For a moment, Bai Yunfeng could not help looking at Bai Mo. His expression was incomparably grim as he said in a deep voice, "Mo'er, did such a thing happen?"

Bai Mo's heart skipped slightly. He had not expected the matter to be exposed so quickly.

That damned fellow couldn't even be more careful when doing things!

Bai Mo cursed inwardly.

Yet his outward expression remained exceedingly calm. In his view, with his grandfather present, as long as he insisted he had not done such a thing, even the Commander and Alliance Leader would not dare do anything to him.

Bai Mo then bowed toward Commander Chen and Alliance Leader Yun, saying respectfully, "This junior truly has not heard of the matter the two seniors speak of. Could it be that the people under your command made a mistake?"

Upon hearing his grandson say this, Bai Yunfeng also heaved a sigh of relief. Bai Mo had always been obedient before him, and in Bai Yunfeng's eyes, it was absolutely impossible for him to lie in front of him.

Bai Yunfeng then said with a chuckle, "You two, look, my grandson has already said so. There must surely be some misunderstanding in this matter!"

"Hehe!"

At this moment, Alliance Leader Yun, who had yet to speak, finally spoke with a chuckle.

"Elder Bai, since we have come, we naturally possess conclusive evidence."

"Otherwise, do you think your Bai Family is worthy of the two of us coming here together?"

The moment these words fell, Bai Yunfeng's expression instantly turned incomparably ugly.

Perhaps because the earlier atmosphere had been too joyous, Bai Yunfeng had overlooked these details. But upon thinking it over carefully now—

His mood immediately sank into the abyss.

He looked at Bai Mo, a faint gloom in his eyes, and said with an unsightly expression, "Mo'er, tell the truth!"

Under Bai Yunfeng's gaze, Bai Mo's face immediately turned somewhat pale, and an intense unease rose in his heart.

"I..."

For a moment, Bai Mo did not even know what to say.

Seeing this, how could Bai Yunfeng still not understand what his obedient grandson had done?

Assassinating a martial artist—even among martial artists, once discovered, this was a grave crime!

Bai Yunfeng's heart instantly sank into the abyss.