Chapter 49

Whoosh!

Just as the black magical beast's fangs were about to pierce Yun Ling's throat, a sharp whistling sound suddenly rang out. A streak of cold light shot directly toward the black magical beast's head.

Clang!

The cold light struck the black magical beast with a crisp ring. Its body abruptly stalled, and pale blue flames immediately swept wildly along its spine.

"You beast! How dare you attack the Great Elder of my Misty Cloud Sect?"

Just as Yun Ling was about to die beneath the black magical beast's jaws, a graceful figure shrouded in vast Dou Qi suddenly appeared in the distant sky.

The moment Yun Ling saw that figure, the lightless eyes he had worn suddenly brightened as though he had seized a lifeline, and he began shouting loudly.

"Sect Leader, I'm here!"

The person in the distance was none other than Yun Yun, the current Sect Leader of the Misty Cloud Sect, who had just emerged from the depths of the Magical Beast Mountain Range!

"Sect Leader! Save me! This damned black magical beast is trying to kill me!"

Hearing Yun Ling's cry for help, Yun Yun's lovely face changed drastically. A fierce sword radiance immediately shot toward the black magical beast's head, blasting it away. Then Yun Yun took a step forward and appeared by Yun Ling's side in an instant, helping him up.

"Are you all right?"

After helping Yun Ling to his feet, Yun Yun watched the black magical beast that she had sent flying with a single sword strike. Her beautiful eyes were filled with gravity and shock.

That was a magical beast whose combat strength rivaled that of an early Dou Huang! She had actually driven it back with just one move?

That was simply too monstrous...

Yun Ling, whose cultivation had already been at the peak of the Dou Wang realm, had always believed that after decades of accumulation in the Dou Wang realm, even if he could not match a Dou Huang expert, he should at least be able to exchange a few moves with one.

Yet when Yun Ling saw the black magical beast that had utterly suppressed him moments ago fail to withstand even a simple sword strike from his Sect Leader, he had no choice but to recognize that the gap between them was far greater than just a little.

"Thank you for saving me, Sect Leader!"

Once he had steadied himself, Yun Ling bowed gratefully to Yun Yun.

Hearing this, a trace of confusion flashed across Yun Yun's lovely face. She then shook her head and said, "No need to be so polite. It was nothing."

Although Yun Yun said so, she was somewhat puzzled as to why Yun Ling had appeared here for no reason.

Before leaving the Misty Cloud Sect, she had specifically instructed Yun Ling to make proper preparations for the three-year agreement that would take place before long while she was away.

Yet who could have expected that the moment she emerged from the Magical Beast Mountain Range, she would find Yun Ling being hunted by this black magical beast?

Had Yun Ling come to the Magical Beast Mountain Range early to wait for her?

"Sect Leader."

While Yun Yun was slightly distracted, a somewhat respectful voice reached her ears. Turning around, she discovered that Yun Ling, despite already being severely injured, wore a conflicted expression, as if he had something he wanted to say.

"What is it?"

"Reporting to Sect Leader, I..."

"What about you? If you have something to say, say it!"

Hearing Yun Ling stammer, Yun Yun frowned slightly and demanded displeasedly.

Seeing this, Yun Ling no longer hesitated and said, "My grandson went out traveling near Wu Tan City some time ago, but for some unknown reason, he suddenly vanished without a trace. Out of concern, I tracked him all the way here. I heard that my unworthy grandson was detained by someone from the Xiao Clan of Wu Tan City named Xiao Ming."

"What?"

After hearing Yun Ling's account, Yun Yun could not help drawing in a sharp breath, then spoke in confusion.

"The Xiao Clan? Why didn't you tell me about this earlier?"

After saying that, Yun Yun recalled what Yun Ling had said in the Magical Beast Mountain Range just now. She looked at him reproachfully and said, "Since he was detained by someone from the Xiao Clan, what are you still doing here? Hurry to the Xiao Clan!"

Hearing Yun Yun's rebuke, Yun Ling lowered his head and did not dare meet her eyes. His lowered gaze trembled constantly, clearly showing that he was desperately suppressing the anger in his heart while trying hard to recall what exactly had happened just now.

Seeing that Yun Ling remained silent for a long while, Yun Yun grew anxious. She waved her jade-like hand, and a powerful wave of energy instantly spread out, dispersing all the black mist in the surrounding sky and making the area much clearer.

When Yun Ling saw Yun Yun's action, his pupils suddenly contracted, and a wave of shock surged up from the depths of his heart!

"Sect Leader, you..."

"Enough. Come with me first."

"Yes!"

Hearing Yun Yun's words, Yun Ling did not dare say anything further. He immediately answered, and the two figures swiftly shot toward the outskirts of the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

Boom!

Just as the two figures departed, the black magical beast that had been blasted away roared and launched itself after them once more. Its terrifying attack made both Yun Yun and Yun Ling's expressions change slightly.

However, neither of them relaxed their guard. They continued racing forward with all their strength.

Under Yun Yun's lead, the two quickly passed through the Magical Beast Mountain Range and arrived at the outer district of Wu Tan City.

The moment they entered Wu Tan City, they discovered that a large crowd had gathered on the streets. Every face was filled with fear.

Seeing this, Yun Yun's brows furrowed slightly. She then led Yun Ling into the crowd.

It had to be said that Yun Yun's charm was truly overwhelming. Even Yun Ling, badly wounded as he was, still drew countless men's gazes under such circumstances.

However, Yun Yun had no time to care about that. She led Yun Ling to the entrance of a tavern within the crowd and stopped there.

At that moment, quite a few martial artists had gathered inside the tavern, whispering among themselves.

"Our Wu Clan in Wu Tan City has grown greatly in strength lately. We've successfully entered the ranks of Wu Tan City's first-rate families!"

"Isn't that so? This time, the City Lord personally acted and wiped out the Xiao Clan!"

"From now on, the Xiao Clan can probably only be considered a second-rate force in these cities. And the City Lord has ordered that no martial artist in Wu Tan City may mention anything related to the Xiao Clan. Anyone who does will be killed without mercy!"