Having killed Xu Mu, Xiao Yan's aura was now extremely weak.
He knelt on the ground, the wound on his abdomen slowly congealing as the Blood Recovery Powder.
But his consciousness was also on the verge of collapse.
But at this moment he knew that this was not a place to stay for long.
He didn't know how many people in the Spirit Hall Main Hall were Xu Mu's confidants.
However, the commotion that erupted here could not be kept secret from others.
In particular, the power of the Emperor Tier Dou Technique just now will definitely attract the attention of others in Star Chasing City.
He needs to leave now.
Xiao Yan staggered to the flame lotus, extinguished the flames, and gently picked up Zhu Zhuqing.
Zhu Zhuqing is still unconscious, but her breathing is steady and her life is not in danger.
Her face was pale, but after taking the Heaven Recovery Liquid, her injuries had stabilized and she was out of danger. With proper rest, she would recover.
Xiao Yan looked down at her, a weak smile playing on his lips.
"It's alright... it's all over..."
Xiao Yan carried her and walked step by step towards the courtyard exit.
Behind them, in the devastated courtyard, eight corpses lay scattered about.
Six Soul King and two Soul Emperor.
Such a record would probably shock everyone if it were revealed.
Xiao Yan, who has accomplished all of this, is currently only a Soul King.
The flames were still burning, turning the night sky crimson.
Xiao Yan walked out of the Spirit Hall Main Hall. Without time to think, he took advantage of the fact that there was no complete chaos yet and, shrouded in darkness, headed away into the distance.
He didn't know where to go; he only knew he had to leave.
Such a commotion is bound to attract the attention of people in the Star Chasing City.
In particular, those who colluded with Xu Mu revealed this during their encounters.
Dai Wusi, the city lord of Star Chasing City, the mastermind behind it all, would never let this opportunity slip by.
He needs to find a place to hide.
Holding Zhu Zhuqing in his arms, Xiao Yan staggered through the alleyways.
His consciousness grew increasingly blurred, and his vision grew increasingly dim.
A night breeze blew by, carrying faint sounds of distant noise.
That was the city guards of Star Chasing City, and they began to move out.
He bit the tip of his tongue, using the pain to keep himself awake.
We must not fall.
We absolutely cannot fall.
He carried Zhu Zhuqing in his arms, struggling forward in the darkness.
Finally, upon seeing a half-open, dilapidated wooden door, he could no longer hold on and rushed inside, carrying Zhu Zhuqing in his arms.
Behind the door was an abandoned woodshed, piled high with hay and other odds and ends.
Thick cobwebs covered the corner of the wall, and broken farm tools were scattered on the ground. The air was filled with the smell of mildew and dust.
Xiao Yan gently placed Zhu Zhuqing on the pile of dry grass, then collapsed beside her, unable to support himself any longer.
His eyes slowly closed.
In his final moments of consciousness, he seemed to hear a commotion coming from afar.
Footsteps, shouts, and barking dogs rose and fell, growing ever closer.
But he was too weak to move.
Darkness completely engulfed him.
Half an hour later, at the City Lord's Mansion of Star Chasing City.
Dai Wusi sat in his study, his face terribly gloomy.
An oil lamp sat on the long table in front of him, its flickering light casting shadows on his face.
"What did you say? They're all dead?"
"Yes... yes, sir."
The scout, kneeling on the ground, trembled as he spoke, his forehead pressed against the ground, not daring to raise his head.
"Those seven men, all dead. Including Old Mo... not one of them survived."
Dai Wusi's pupils suddenly contracted.
Old Mo is the Soul Emperor.
Six-Ring Soul Emperor, along with six Soul King, were completely wiped out?!
These were all subordinates he had gathered over the years at great expense of resources.
And now, it's all lost in one fell swoop.
A sense of absurdity arose in Dai Wusi's mind.
Did it really take such a huge price to deal with a Soul King?
"Where's Xiao Yan? Is he dead?"
"I... I don't know."
The scout's voice trembled even more, "His and Zhu Zhuqing's bodies weren't found at the scene. Only the bodies of those seven people, and..."
"What else?"
"And... and Xu Mu's corpse."
Dai Wusi suddenly stood up!
"What?!"
His face changed completely, turning deathly pale.
Xu Mu is dead?!
Xu Mu, the Soul Emperor at level 69 who conspired with him, is dead?!
Are you sure?!
"Confirmed. I saw it with my own eyes."
The scout trembled with fear.
" Xu Mu's body was in that courtyard, with a large hole blasted into his chest, about the size of a bowl, a gruesome sight."
In addition... there were six more Soul King corpses lying haphazardly on the ground. The entire courtyard was destroyed; there were several large craters in the ground, and bloodstains and scorch marks were everywhere.
Dai Wusi slumped into a chair, his face deathly pale.
Xiao Yan killed seven people, and even killed Xu Mu?!
Or was it not Xiao Yan who made the move? Then, have I been exposed?
What is Xiao Yan's current state?
Seriously injured? Or still has the strength to spare?
If he still has the energy, will he come after me to settle accounts?!
A series of questions arose in Dai Wusi's mind.
He couldn't believe that the person who killed Xu Mu and Old Mo was Xiao Yan.
No matter how talented he is, Xiao Yan is currently only a Soul King.
However, both Xu Mu and Old Mo are Soul Emperor.
"Someone come here!"
He spoke sternly, his voice trembling.
"Pass down the order: the Spirit Hall Main Hall has been attacked at this moment! Search the entire city!"
Seal all city gates! Mobilize all available manpower; even if you have to dig three feet into the ground, find the 'assassin'!
Dai Wusi emphasized that at this moment, he was unsure whether he had been exposed.
As the city lord of Star Chasing City, he could not stand against the Spirit Hall.
However, now that the Spirit Hall Main Hall has been attacked, as the lord of the city, he must hunt down the assassins.
However, Dai Wusi's confidants knew that what he truly wanted to find were Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing.
"Yes!"
The scout accepted the order and rushed out of the study, scrambling and stumbling.
Dai Wusi stood up and paced back and forth in the study.
His heart was filled with fear.
He thought this was a sure win. He would use Xu Mu to eliminate Xiao Yan, obtain the pill formula, and then take control of Star Chasing City.
Xu Mu wanted the Spirit Hall Main Hall, and he wanted the pill formula; each got what they wanted, a perfect match.
But what was the result?
Xiao Yan didn't die, Xu Mu died, and all seven assassins died.
The only thing he can do now is to find Xiao Yan before he recovers.
Otherwise, you'll be the one who dies.
"Find... you must find it..."
He murmured, his hands trembling, "I want to see him alive or dead..."
Meanwhile, on the streets of Star Chasing City, squads of city guards began searching, their target being the severely injured Soul Master.
They carried torches and knocked on doors from house to house.
The torchlight flickered in the night, illuminating the entire city.
"Open the door! Open the door!"
"City guards, search! Everyone, come out!"
"Hurry up! Don't dawdle!"
Shouts, knocking, and barking broke the silence of the night.
Lights were turned on in every house, and people came out of their homes in fear, watching the fierce city guards ransack the place.
"Sir, who are you searching for?"
"Stop talking nonsense! Stay put!"
The city guards searched every room, leaving no corner unchecked.
But they only searched the houses of respectable families and the mansions of wealthy households.
They were too lazy to even look at those dilapidated slums and abandoned old houses.
Everyone has their own thoughts and feelings.
The power struggles among those in power are their own business; they simply want a piece of the pie in the process.
During the search, we might just find some extra money.