"Yes—"
The Spirit Hall deacon waved a hand, and several men dressed identically carried away Bu Le, Tian Ya, and E Kao, who lay sprawled on the ground. With a flash, they vanished into the alley.
A breeze swept through. The dark clouds dispersed, and moonlight poured down at their feet, illuminating the shadowy alley and revealing two breathtakingly beautiful faces that seemed otherworldly. They were Qin Yan and Qian Renxue, the leaders of the Tang-Elimination Squad who traveled across the continent's cities to participate in Spirit Battles.
Because their identities were sensitive, they had always presented themselves to the public as Elder Yan and Elder Xue of Spirit Hall.
Whenever they arrived in a town, they would purge the local criminals.
Bu Le, Tian Ya, and E Kao—the trio whose chicken coop had been burned down by the Brothel Phoenix in the original story—had happened to walk right into the line of fire.
"Sister Ayan, the criminals hiding in Suotuo City should all have been purged." Qian Renxue opened the wanted manual for a glance, then walked over to Ayan's side.
"No, there's still one more," Ayan said.
Qian Renxue froze. "Who?"
Ayan smiled faintly instead of answering. "Do you still remember the Unmoving Bright King you once pursued ten years ago?"
"Zhao Wuji? The one who constantly fought others, destroyed countless civilian homes, and caused the deaths of dozens?"
Long-buried memories surfaced in Qian Renxue's mind. She raised her lovely brows slightly, then frowned. "Where is that bastard now? Back then, Teacher told us not to kill him, which allowed him to escape. He won't be so lucky this time. I'll make sure that scum who treats lives like grass is sent to Slaughter City."
She would never forget the sight of orphans who had lost their parents