Chapter 13699 The treasure is in my hands

Chapter 13699 The treasure is in my hands
Ling Xiao sighed slightly but forced a warm smile on his face, trying to comfort Xiao Lianzhu, "Don't worry, I won't die!" His tone was firm, as if he was making a promise to everyone and also cheering himself up.

After hearing this, Xiao Lianzhu's eyes became redder and tears welled up in her eyes, ready to burst out at any time. But Ling Xiao knew in his heart that he had to leave even if he was reluctant.

Now, he has become the focus of attention of all forces in the Dazhen Dynasty. Countless eyes are like hungry wolves hiding in the darkness, watching his every move. If he is not careful, it may bring disaster to the people around him.

After staying in Zhaixing Tower City for a few more days, Ling Xiao devoted himself to settling all the affairs. He arranged every matter meticulously, from the deployment of personnel to the storage of materials, from the deployment of defense to the transmission of intelligence, no matter how big or small, he handled everything in an orderly manner.

Only after making sure that everything was safe did Ling Xiao make up his mind to leave.

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When Ling Xiao left, he deliberately made a big show, without any intention of disguising himself. He rode a tall and mighty black horse, wearing a conspicuous black robe, and slowly walked towards the city gate under the gaze of everyone.

At this time, the people from the Holy Hall and the Qin family were gathered together, and the atmosphere was heavy and depressing. They sat around a huge stone table, frowning, and racking their brains to discuss how to force Ling Xiao out.

At this moment, a subordinate rushed in hurriedly and brought a shocking secret report: Ling Xiao had left the city!

"Is the news reliable? That guy is used to using the tactic of making a feint to the east and attacking in the west. I'm afraid he will use this trick again, coming out openly but actually going back quietly."

Qin Xianglan frowned, her tone full of suspicion. The confrontations with Ling Xiao these days gave her a deep understanding of Ling Xiao's style of doing things. She knew that this guy was not only powerful, but also cunning and scheming. She must not trust everything he did.

However, before she finished her words, there was a muffled "puff" sound, as if a ripe watermelon was split by a sharp blade. A strong man from the Holy Temple standing in the crowd was pierced through the throat by a long knife without any warning.

The long sword came with great force, like a black lightning, and instantly pierced his neck. The strong man of the Holy Temple widened his eyes, his eyes were full of fear and disbelief, and before his body could react in any way, he slowly fell down like a puddle of mud.

What was even more bizarre was that, in the astonished gazes of everyone, his body quickly became shriveled up, as if all the vitality and blood in his body had been drained away in an instant.

This was a peak Bao Yuan Realm expert, and he was considered a master in the Dazhen Dynasty. He was killed so easily, and the incident happened suddenly, making it hard to guard against. Everyone was immediately thrown into chaos, with exclamations and curses coming one after another. The faces of the senior officials of the Holy Hall and the Qin family turned pale in an instant.

Just as the strong man from the temple fell down and everyone fell into chaos and fear, a strange ripple suddenly appeared in the air at a place that was originally empty, as if a stone was thrown into a calm lake, and layers of waves quickly spread out.

Then, a figure gradually became solid from illusory, and slowly emerged. Everyone looked closely and saw that it was Ling Xiao. He was tall and straight, like a pine tree, and his black robe rustled in the wind, making him look even more cold and mysterious.

"Hello, everyone!" Ling Xiao raised the corners of his mouth slightly, outlining a confident and slightly playful smile. His eyes were as sharp as torches, slowly sweeping over the people present, as if he was examining a group of lambs to be slaughtered.

Immediately, he raised his head slightly, with a hint of provocation in his tone, and said loudly: "By the way, I want to tell you that the Demon Lord Black Sky Sword is in my hand. If you have the ability, follow me to the capital of the Dazhen Dynasty!"

The sound was clear and powerful, like the ringing of a huge bell, echoing clearly in this noisy space, instantly quieting the originally noisy scene.

After saying that, Ling Xiao once again displayed that unpredictable smile. Before everyone could recover from their shock, he tapped his feet lightly, and his figure instantly became illusory, and he disappeared without a trace on the spot.

It turned out that since he dared to come here alone and take the risk, he must have made all the necessary preparations. He had already set up a small teleportation array in the dark, which was always on standby.

At this moment, the mechanism was triggered, and a powerful teleportation force instantly enveloped him. In just a moment, he was teleported dozens of miles away.

"Miss Qin, it looks like our cooperation has been suspended. Since that guy has gone to the Dazhen Imperial City, he is closer to the headquarters of my temple in the Dazhen Dynasty." The high priest of the Zhenlingfu Temple was the first to come back to his senses. He narrowed his eyes slightly, with a complex light flashing in his eyes, but a meaningful smile hung on his face.

After saying that, he slowly stood up, and the people in the temple behind him also stood up one after another. They walked towards the door in an orderly manner, as if the thrilling scene just now was just an insignificant episode to them.

At this time, only Qin Xianglan, Qin Baixiao and others were left there. Their faces were as if covered by frost, and were terribly gloomy.

In this confrontation with Ling Xiao, the Qin family suffered heavy losses. The masters who had followed them for many years and were loyal to them were basically killed. This was undoubtedly a heavy blow to the Qin family.

"General Yue Xue, can you go to the imperial city with me?" Qin Xianglan frowned, her eyes full of unwillingness and determination. She slowly turned her head and looked at the heroic female general beside her, with a hint of eagerness and expectation in her tone.

"Of course, I'll follow the young lady's instructions." Yue Xue looked stern and determined, and nodded without hesitation.

She paused for a moment and continued, "Before, we were not sure whether the Demon Lord Black Sky Sword was in the hands of that kid. Now that we have confirmed it, we have to chase him. The Demon Lord Black Sky Sword is a peerless treasure. Once it falls into the hands of others, especially someone as powerful and scheming as Ling Xiao, there will be endless troubles."

"Thank you!" Qin Xianglan looked at Yue Xue gratefully, then turned her gaze to Qin Baixiao and said solemnly:
"Brother, go back to the family and tell them that Ling Xiao has taken the treasure to the Imperial City, and ask them to send more experts! This time, the situation is complicated, and I'm afraid that even the Feather Clan, the Water Clan, and the Xuantian Temple will get involved. Our Qin family must not fall behind in this struggle, and we must take back the Demon Lord Black Sky Sword at all costs!"

"Understood!" After experiencing several life-and-death tests, Qin Baixiao became much calmer. He was no longer the impulsive and reckless boy he once was. At this moment, facing Qin Xianglan's order, he nodded vigorously with a firm look in his eyes without any objection.