With several thuds, three headless corpses collapsed limply to the ground, their blood instantly staining the bluestone slab road red.
Xia Yang's pupils suddenly contracted as he stared in shock at the expert who had appeared out of nowhere and instantly slain three Soul Ancestors.
The newcomer's strength and ruthless methods far exceeded his expectations.
Definitely above Soul Saint level.
Xia Yang silently assessed the newcomer's strength.
"Don't worry. That's my guard."
Bibi Dong softly explained to Xia Yang.
Hearing that, Xia Yang finally let out a long breath.
As long as he wasn't an enemy.
The Mysterious Person had already put away his weapon. He respectfully said to Bibi Dong, "This subordinate arrived late and frightened the Holy Maiden!"
"Clean it up."
Bibi Dong gave the order indifferently, as though three lives had not just vanished, but merely some unsightly trash had been swept away.
"Yes!"
The guard accepted the order, swiftly lifted the three corpses, and flickered into the shadows once more, vanishing without a trace.
Even the bloodstains on the ground were instantly wiped clean, as if nothing had ever happened.
"Let's go. We're heading back to the academy."
Bibi Dong turned to Xia Yang, her tone returning to its previous gentleness.
"...Alright."
Suppressing the turmoil in his heart, Xia Yang nodded.
The two said no more and hurried side by side toward Martial Soul Academy, their figures gradually disappearing at the end of the street.
Spirit City remained bustling beneath the cover of night, yet in corners unseen by anyone, hidden undercurrents and killing intent still lurked.
As the night deepened, Xia Yang parted ways with Bibi Dong at the entrance to Martial Soul Academy and returned to the dormitory alone.
Pushing open the door, he saw Yu Xiaogang sitting cross-legged on his bed, cultivating.
His