Killing Mister Plainclothes

The battlefield situation suddenly changed.

Mister Plainclothes actually abandoned Old Wu and turned to attack Ye Kang, who was watching the show.

This greatly surprised Ninth Princess and Old Wu.

"Not good, retreat quickly!"

Ninth Princess quickly warned, but it was too late.

After activating his evil skill twice, at the cost of his lifespan, Mister Plainclothes's strength was no longer weaker than Old Wu's, and his speed was as fast as lightning. In an instant, he unleashed several White Lotus petals towards Ye Kang.

Dangerous, extremely dangerous!

Ye Kang had never felt such a terrifying killing intent. He immediately unleashed Hundred Flowers Sword Finger, intercepting the petals, but Mister Plainclothes's attacks came one after another, endless.

Fortunately, at this moment, Old Wu was not just watching from the ground.

She quickly got up, summoned the Purple Lotus again, and delivered a heavy blow to Mister Plainclothes. The surging True Qi quickly overwhelmed him.

But this only stopped him for a moment. Mister Plainclothes ignored his own back and, relying on the heaven-defying defensive power of the White Lotus, endured this wave and attacked Ye Kang again.

"You're willing to risk your life to kill me, you really think highly of me!"

Ye Kang reacted extremely quickly, immediately wielding his golden saber and exchanging a blow head-on.

The result was that he was directly sent flying by the immense force, his tiger's mouth aching from the shock, his chest churning with blood, and his bones trembling.

Although there was only a difference of one rank, the opponent's evil skill was truly bizarre. With the boost, Ye Kang was actually unable to fight back.

At this moment, Mister Plainclothes also showed surprise.

"What martial arts technique are you practicing!"

He looked at his True Qi White Lotus. The petal that had just clashed with Ye Kang's saber had been eroded by a golden energy.

This was something he had never heard of and completely exceeded his imagination.

"Impossible! My Supreme Yin-Yang Chaotic White Lotus Skill was personally taught by the Cult Master. It's a supreme skill that crushes everything. How could it be eroded by your True Qi!"

As if stimulated, he roared excitedly, and then killing moves appeared, with chaotic attacks covering the sky.

Although Ye Kang didn't know what he was excited about, he reacted immediately.

Could my Imperial Heaven-Reaching Skill counter this evil skill?

Old Wu, who was still attacking Mister Plainclothes from behind, also fell into thought, a strange expression appearing on her face, which then vanished in an instant.

She did not forget to loudly remind him, "Use your True Qi to impact his White Lotus!"

As if she didn't need to remind him, Ye Kang immediately unleashed Imperial Heaven-Reaching Skill with all his might. Countless Imperial True Qi surged into the sky, forming a golden phantom, and he struck Mister Plainclothes with a palm.

Due to the difference in strength, this palm was easily blocked by Mister Plainclothes, but the golden phantom did not dissipate. Instead, like a persistent leech, it immediately pounced forward, completely engulfing the White Lotus.

Then, Ye Kang accelerated his circulation, draining all his True Qi and forcefully channeling it over.

Mister Plainclothes had long lost his composure, his face filled only with malice.

This child must not be kept alive!

He raised his hand again, only to find that his control over the White Lotus had been stripped away. No matter how he circulated his cultivation method, the White Lotus True Qi did not respond. It had been completely severed from its connection by that annoying golden light.

Just then, Old Wu's attack followed, her palm striking the stunned Mister Plainclothes.

A chilling cracking sound echoed as Mister Plainclothes's spine was shattered by the palm strike. His face rapidly aged, his life force visibly dissipating.

Without the White Lotus True Qi, the aftereffects of using the evil skill twice immediately manifested.

Seizing the opportunity, Ye Kang immediately thrust his saber forward. Mister Plainclothes's body happened to hit the tip of the blade, piercing him directly. A bright red heart hung on the tip of the saber, then withered into a clump of dry, rotten flesh.

[Ding]

[Killed an Innate Third Rank (Fake) expert, rewarded 3000 Comprehension]

The system chimed, and Ye Kang finally breathed a sigh of relief, his body collapsing powerlessly.

Having drained all his True Qi at once, he was also exhausted.

Fortunately, he managed to get the killing blow at the last moment, not wasting this massive amount of Comprehension.

Although he didn't know why the White Lotus evil skill was countered by Imperial Heaven-Reaching Skill, he was grateful for this martial art technique that saved his life.

The strength of a Third-Rank Innate was indeed not comparable to a Second-Rank.

At this moment, General Sikong, covered in blood, also landed. He grabbed Ye Kang and laughed heartily.

"Today, we owe much to this brother. The Rebel Faction has been completely wiped out. A great victory!"

Old Wu and Ninth Princess also smiled. Finally, half a year of planning had not been ruined.

The next day.

The battlefield had been cleared, and Ye Kang returned to the Grand Tutor's Mansion with Ninth Princess.

After a night of rest, his True Qi was replenished.

Coupled with the secret medicine given by the princess, his injuries had also healed about seventy to eighty percent. Only then did Ye Kang begin to sort out the spoils of this battle.

Although I didn't get any martial arts techniques, my comprehension is considered a huge gain.

With over 13,000 comprehension points, I'm only 7,000 away from reaching the Great Perfection stage for Hundred Flowers Sword Finger.

The only regret is not getting that Mister Plainclothes' martial arts technique. Although that White Lotus evil art is strange, its power is truly astonishing. It wouldn't be a loss at all if I could learn it.

Recalling yesterday's great battle, Ye Kang's state of mind changed quite a bit.

There's always someone better, and there's always a higher heaven. In the world of martial artists, there's no strongest, only stronger. My strength is still a bit lacking; I must continue to work hard.

Just then, there was a knock on the door, and Lin Hanzhi's voice rang out.

"Senior Ye, Ninth Princess requests your presence."

"Coming."

Ye Kang put on his black robe and walked out.

Lin Hanzhi had changed into a light yellow dress. White bandages were still wrapped around her hand, and the traces of yesterday's battle defending the city could still be faintly seen.

Seeing Ye Kang's face, Lin Hanzhi's heart skipped a beat, and her eyes showed a hint of admiration.

Yesterday's heroic display of one man defending a city was truly too impressive, making it hard for a young girl not to be moved.

Of course, she only zoned out for a moment before saying, "Senior, Jin Baobei from the God of Wealth Inn asked me to tell you that you can find her again if you need anything."

Ye Kang nodded.

"Thank you. Let's go see the princess."

Speaking of Jin Baobei, after I brought her into Mengzhou City, I don't think I've looked for her. Letting that woman earn a thousand taels for nothing is a huge loss.

Ye Kang quickly arrived at the princess's room.

The Imperial Guards outside saw him and respectfully cupped their fists.

This was respect for his strength.

Ye Kang nodded and pushed the door open.

Ninth Princess, Old Wu, General Sikong, and Lin Baichuan were all inside.

"Greetings, Your Highness Ninth Princess. Ye Kang of the Imperial City Department, dispatched by Consort Jing to protect Your Highness."

Ye Kang cupped his fists, neither humble nor arrogant, and announced his name.

Only then did Lin Baichuan excitedly stand up and say happily, "Lord Ye is truly a hero of our time. On behalf of the people of Mengzhou City, I thank you for defending our city!"

Lin Baichuan and Lin Hanzhi cupped their fists simultaneously and bowed deeply. This was their most sincere gratitude.

Ye Kang did not refuse, merely smiling and saying, "You're welcome. It was just a small matter."

"Well said, 'just a small matter.' Lord Ye, please accept a bow from Jinxi as well."