Killing Wang Hai

"Just for taking a seat, you want to kill someone? Your highness is a bit too overbearing."

Ye Kang's expression turned cold, a surge of anger rising in his heart.

Wang Hai glanced at Ye Kang, his face expressionless.

"I don't talk to dead people."

The next second, Wang Hai swung his great saber, and a fierce saber energy slashed towards Ye Kang.

Many people closed their eyes.

Wang Hai's full-power strike would surely kill that person.

Just as the saber energy approached Ye Kang, Ye Kang moved.

He raised his saber sheath, pouring powerful True Qi into it, easily deflecting the saber energy. At the same time, he flicked the sheath downwards, and it flew out with a clang.

The heavy saber sheath shot out like an arrow, piercing Wang Hai's chest with a whoosh.

[Ding]

[Killed a Top-tier Master, rewarded with 500 Comprehension]

Wang Hai was still in the posture of swinging his saber, completely unable to comprehend what had happened.

He looked down in disbelief.

A huge bloody hole had appeared in the center of his chest, and his heart was nowhere to be seen.

His eyes rolled back, and he died on the spot.

"Elder Wang!"

The remaining several figures in bamboo hats cried out in alarm and drew their sabers simultaneously.

Ye Kang wasted no words; the moment they drew their sabers, they were already dead men.

Hundred Flowers Sword Qi shot out, and over a dozen bright red heads flew high into the air, spraying a circle of blood.

In just a few breaths, the overbearing Wang Hai and more than a dozen Golden Saber Sect disciples were all decapitated.

At this moment, the entire God of Wealth Inn fell into an eerie silence.

The elegant young master had already turned as pale as a sheet, trembling uncontrollably.

What just happened!

This person killed Wang Hai without even moving!

What kind of martial art is this!

The proprietress of the God of Wealth Inn, Jin Baobei, had originally wanted to stop the fight between the two. Who knew that before she could even say a word, it was already over.

She reacted quickly and immediately knelt on the ground, holding up the Swift Wind Thunderous Saber.

She said respectfully, "I didn't know Senior was here, I have been negligent. If Senior does not mind, this humble woman is willing to give this saber to Senior!"

At this moment, all the martial artists lowered their heads, not daring to harbor any further thoughts.

Many of them were incredibly relieved.

What a close call, what a close call. I almost couldn't resist bullying this stranger just now. Luckily, I didn't...

Ye Kang heard her words and sneered dismissively.

"I'm not interested in this saber. Proprietress, tell me some news, and I'll leave immediately."

Jin Baobei immediately dropped the saber, revealing a fawning smile.

"Senior has come to the right person. In the martial arts world of Mengzhou, there is no news that I, Jin Baobei, cannot obtain. Senior, please ask whatever you wish."

Ye Kang stood up, his hands behind his back, exuding the demeanor of a master.

"Where is the Great Jin's Ninth Princess now?"

Jin Baobei pondered for a moment and said, "The Ninth Princess has been in Mengzhou for half a year, always staying in the Grand Tutor's Mansion in the main city of Mengzhou. However, recently there are rumors that someone has offered a huge reward for the Ninth Princess."

"What! Who offered the reward?"

Ye Kang was startled.

The Ninth Princess cannot die. He was counting on her for promotion and fortune.

He couldn't lose the Position he had finally obtained because of this.

Jin Baobei looked at Wang Hai's corpse.

"The specific person is unknown, but the news was spread by the Golden Saber Sect."

It seems I killed too early. I should have left one alive.

Ye Kang thought for a moment and directly took out a silver note from his embrace.

"Proprietress, your news is well-informed. I am new to Mengzhou and need a local guide. One thousand taels, I'll hire you for half a month."

Jin Baobei took the silver note, a bitter smile appearing on her lips, wishing she could slap herself.

Why did you have to add that extra comment?

It's all ruined now.

She didn't dare to take the money!

"Senior, Mengzhou's martial arts world is incredibly complex. This humble woman's strength is meager, and I fear I would only hinder your great endeavor!"

"An expert of the highest caliber, and you think you can demand more money?"

Ye Kang didn't waste words with her. His Hundred Flowers Sword Qi shot out, directly pressing against Jin Baobei's neck.

"Senior, spare my life! Allow me to change my clothes, and I will accompany you immediately!"

"That's more like it."

Ye Kang sat down and calmly began to drink his tea.

At this point, the remaining martial artists didn't dare to utter a word. They could only sit there awkwardly.

Many people muttered to themselves.

So the boss, Jin, was actually an expert of the highest caliber.

This woman had hidden her strength deeply. No wonder all those lecherous thieves who coveted her beauty had disappeared. It seemed she had chopped them up.

But this newcomer could see through Jin Baobei's true strength at a glance. What level must he be!

Could it be... Innate!

Many people's legs turned to jelly, and they wished they could turn invisible.

The God of Wealth Inn was too terrifying. It had attracted an Innate expert. They would never come here again.

Not a small number of people had guessed Ye Kang's strength, and Jin Baobei naturally had as well.

She knew how terrifying Innate experts were, so she didn't dare to harbor any thoughts of resistance.

She could only obediently change into a set of blue martial arts attire, then don a veil and a bamboo hat before reluctantly coming out.

Just as Ye Kang was about to leave, the elegant young man suddenly mustered his courage and spoke.

"Senior! I am Liu Mingkong of the Liu Family in Mengzhou. I offended you just now. Here are two thousand taels of silver notes. Please accept them, senior!"

Liu Mingkong took out two silver notes and placed them respectfully on the table.

This was his apology.

After all, he knew it was Wang Hai's seat just now, but he hadn't pointed it out, clearly adopting a "watching the show" attitude.

If Ye Kang had been serious, killing him would have been justifiable.

Ye Kang inwardly praised him for being sensible. He beckoned with his palm, and the silver notes flew into his hand.

He had spent one note earlier and now got two back. He hadn't lost money; he had profited.

"Liu Mingkong, is it? I've remembered you. Be more restrained in the future. Bringing one maid is enough."

"Your teachings are correct, senior."

Liu Mingkong breathed a sigh of relief.

Money was not an issue for him. If he could befriend an Innate expert, that would be a much greater gain.

After that, Ye Kang didn't linger any longer.

Two people, two horses, they headed along the official road.

Only then did the martial artists in the God of Wealth Inn finally relax, and they quickly scattered like birds and beasts, afraid they wouldn't escape fast enough.

At the same time, the news of Wang Hai's death spread rapidly.

Inside the Golden Saber Sect.

Several elders gathered, each with an unfriendly expression.

One of them, with red hair and a red beard, spoke furiously, "He's too audacious! To dare to slaughter an elder of my Golden Saber Sect within Mengzhou's territory, this person must die!"

"Second Elder, Wang Hai was, after all, a top-tier expert. To be instantly killed shows that the outsider is also at the Innate realm. We cannot act rashly."

"Are we just going to swallow this insult?"

"Of course not. We must first hear the Sect Master's opinion."

Everyone looked toward the high seat where the Golden Saber Sect Master, Pei Wanchun, sat with a grim expression.

He spoke in a hoarse, low voice, "I heard he was inquiring about the Ninth Princess's whereabouts at the God of Wealth Inn. He might be someone from the Imperial Court. If an Innate expert truly enters the city, it might ruin Mister Plainclothes' grand plan."

The crowd exchanged glances, suppressing their anger.

"Then, Sect Master, what shall we do?"

"The plan must be moved up. Notify Liuhe Mountain and let Mengzhou City descend into chaos first."

"Then, Sect Master, what about the person who killed Wang Hai?"

"Naturally, we must deal with him. Second Elder, you only recently entered Innate First Rank. You shall go and test his strength. Remember, if you cannot defeat him, flee."

The fiery elder with red hair and a red beard immediately showed a murderous intent upon hearing this.

"Sect Master, rest assured. This old man will definitely bring his head back to you. I am most skilled at killing these running dogs of the Imperial Court!"