Arrival in Luoxia, a Wild Slaughter

Luoxia City was now, on the surface, still territory of the Great Gan Dynasty,

but in truth, it had already become the domain of other forces.

That was because every official in the city was Mo Chen's man. Those who were not loyal to Mo Chen had long been sent to meet Yama.

The imperial court had also attempted to send several court officials to Luoxia City to take up posts,

but before a month had passed, they either died of illness or went mad.

In short, all manner of accidents came one after another. It was obvious that the forces behind Mo Chen were responsible.

There were many city lords like the Luoxia City Lord, all of them pawns planted by the Major Powers.

Assassinating one person was easy enough; even killing several was no great feat.

However, if too many were killed, no matter how foolish those forces were, they would notice, thereby affecting the entire situation.

After all, the imperial court truly did not wish to lightly offend the forces behind those city lords.

There were too many restraints. Tugging at one thread often moved the whole body, and even more worrying was the possibility that the Major Powers might join forces against the dynasty.

If they truly united, even the dynasty would be powerless! Though the current dynasty still retained some strength, it could no longer restore its former glory.

In the end, the imperial court could only pretend not to see it. So long as the city lords did not openly rebel, it tacitly allowed such matters to exist.

Luoxia City Lord's Mansion, main hall.

Mo Chen shouted loudly toward the outside.

"Someone."

Hearing the City Lord's voice, the steward immediately came to the main hall and looked at Mo Chen.

"Does the City Lord have instructions? Is this about the Misty Rain Tower? Shall we ask the sect for support?"

The Luoxia City Lord looked at the steward and said,

"No. I have never even heard of this trifling Misty Rain Tower. Why would I ask the sect for aid? They are not worth taking seriously."

"In a few days, it will be my father's death anniversary. Take Xiao'er to the sect to pay respects. If the sect asks, say that I am tied up with affairs and cannot get away."

"I intend to wait in the City Lord's Mansion for the Misty Rain Tower people in the coming days. Once they arrive, I will catch them all in one net."

Upon hearing this, hesitation appeared on the steward's face. He bowed and said,

"City Lord, it would be better to exercise caution. Your overconfidence may bring risks."

Mo Chen suddenly slapped the armrest, and the viciousness in his eyes surged. "Risk? Within Luoxia City's territory, I am the law!"

"Qingyun Sect stands behind me. Let alone a petty Misty Rain Tower, even if the Blood Kill Pavilion came, I would slaughter them all the same!"

He paused, and his tone abruptly turned cold. "Just take Mo Xiao to the sect to pay respects."

"Remember, say more good things when you arrive at the sect. Do not make me lose face."

"As for the Misty Rain Tower people, if they dare come to Luoxia City, I will grind their bones to dust. I will let everyone in Qingzhou City know the consequences of offending me, Mo Chen!"

The steward did not dare say another word and could only bow in acceptance. "This Subordinate obeys. I will not fail the City Lord's trust."

After the steward withdrew, Mo Chen slowly rose to his feet and walked to the window.

Looking at the continuous mountain range beyond the city, a sinister smile curled across his lips.

"Misty Rain Tower, Misty Rain Tower. I see that you truly do not know the height of heaven or the depth of earth."

Mo Chen muttered softly, killing intent churning in his eyes. "You dared accept a mission to assassinate me. You are courting death!"

Night was as black as ink, spilling across Luoxia City's walls.

The bustling streets of daytime had long fallen silent. Only the two large red lanterns before the City Lord's Mansion creaked in the Night Wind, casting an eerie Red Light.

At this moment, the entire City Lord's Mansion was deathly still. Though the mansion was brightly lit, not a sound could be heard, making it exceptionally strange.

Deep within the City Lord's Mansion, in a brightly lit study, Mo Chen was holding a blood-red jade pendant.

"The Misty Rain Tower people should be arriving soon." A cold smile rested on Mo Chen's lips.

"They are merely Rat Scum who hide their heads and show their tails, yet they dare stroke this City Lord's tiger whiskers."

He raised his eyes toward the window. The Night Wind swept fallen leaves against the lattice, producing a rustling sound, yet not the slightest trace of human presence could seep in.

He had long laid a Heaven and Earth Net. The three hundred elite Guards in the mansion were all experts capable of fighting ten men alone.

Moreover, three Grandmaster personal guards were concealed in the shadows, waiting only for the Misty Rain Tower assassins to step through the gates so they could ensure none returned alive.

A gust of Ghost Wind swept past, and every light in the City Lord's Mansion suddenly flickered.

At that moment, several figures appeared above the City Lord's Mansion.

They were Jing Ke, Yao Li, Zhuan Chu, Yu Rang, and the four Westerners, landing upon the eaves of the City Lord's Mansion.

The killing intent around them was concealed without the slightest leak. The night was their best cover.

Jing Ke stood with his hands behind his back, his late-stage Void Glimpse Realm cultivation operating at Full Power. His Gang Qi was as still as an abyss and firm as a mountain, yet not a trace leaked out.

Looking at the deathly silence throughout the City Lord's Mansion,

the four Westerners immediately realized that Mo Chen might already know they had come to assassinate him.

They sensed that the people in the City Lord's Mansion were all hidden in the shadows. Wanting a swift battle, they had no way to carry out an assassination.

Jing Ke decisively wrapped his voice in Spiritual Energy and sent it into the study.

"Mo Chen, there is no need to hide. Tonight is destined to be your Death Date."

A flash of viciousness crossed Mo Chen's eyes as he fiercely clenched the jade pendant and said disdainfully,

"They are here? Perfect! Let this City Lord see just how much Ability you idiots who do not know life from death truly possess!"

His figure shot out of the study like an arrow and landed in the center of the courtyard. His gaze swept the shadows along the courtyard walls like that of a hawk as he shouted,