Shopkeeper Zhao, help me look after him.

From the time she arrived till now, Gu Ruoyun didnt take a single look at Bai Chuan. Her back stood straight and tall; it was the delicate back of a woman, but it looked like it could carry the weight of the world. Bai Chuans heart, which he had previously thought might leap out of his chest, settled down. It felt as if everything would be fine as long as she was around.

Understood.

Shopkeeper Zhao nodded and pulled Bai Chuan off to the side. When he looked at the figure in front of him, a deep sense of anxiety began to gnaw at his heart.

Dressed in robes of green, her black hair fluttering in the wind, Gu Ruoyuns face was like sculpted stone. When her gaze landed on the elder, that immovable image broke as she deliberately smiled at him. Youre from Dark Yin Palace?

Thats right! Elder Liu sneered and said, Im an elder of Dark Yin Palace. Someone has put a price on your life! Although our Dark Yin Palace holds no grudge with you, since weve accepted our employers mission, you have to die!

On the mainland, most martial kings wouldnt touch ordinary people, especially if they were from a sect or a faction, as such organizations were under the Three Great Authorities watch. However, the Dark Yin Palace was an exception. As long as someone gave them enough money, they would accept the mission! Furthermore, they werent within the jurisdiction of the Three Great Authorities.

Thus, the Dark Yin Palace didnt have to act in the shadows like the Weapon Refining Sect. If they wanted to kill someone, they would do it in broad daylight! They even send a Declaration of Death beforehand to let their target prepare.

Gu Ruoyun sneered: You dont have any objections if I take Bai Chuan away, do you?

Hes just a tool. Since he has fulfilled his purpose, hes useless now, but Elder Lius eyes narrowed slightly, You, on the other hand, cannot go with him! If you leave, I cant fulfill my mission!

This time, Imperial Concubine Ling had offered a good reward for this commission. Otherwise, he wouldnt have bothered to personally come and complete this mission.

Rest assured, I have no intention of leaving! Gu Ruoyuns smile grew even more pronounced. However, those clear eyes of hers were full of killing intent as she said, Thats because Im not done clearing our debts!

Gu Ruoyun stepped forward. The second her foot touched the ground, a powerful killing intent burst out from her small form. In contrast to the volcanic force of her rage, Gu Ruoyuns face was like a layer of frost.

Furthermore, you dont have to explain anything. I know that this was all done by Imperial Concubine Ling, or you wouldnt have been at the Ling household. In the entire Ling family, shes the only one with enough power to hire an assassin from Dark Yin Palace However, you made one fatal mistake: you didnt come straight at me! Instead, you went after my people! Thus, you have to die here! Ill send both you and Imperial Concubine Ling to an early grave!

Bai Chuans eyes were caught by Gu Ruoyuns murderous expression. His breath caught; his heart was beating so hard it felt like it was knocking against his rib cage.

For some reason, right then and there, he had a feeling that, just maybe, he wouldnt regret following her

It was only at this moment that Bai Chuan finally, fully pledged his allegiance to Gu Ruoyun.

Hmph, what a wild boast!

Bang!

Elder Lius expression turned cold. He slammed the table, stood up, and with a single step, leapt towards Gu Ruoyun. The force of his movements kicked up a storm of wild winds inside the courtyard. In contrast to that show of strength, Gu Ruoyuns clothes merely fluttered; before her, wind was simply wind.

Since the beginning, her expression hadnt changed at all: Gu Ruoyun, calm as water, was still smiling.

That smile of hers seemed to be mocking Elder Liu for overestimating his capabilities

Boom!

Just as Elder Liu was about to kill Gu Ruoyun in rage, a white light abruptly shot out from in front of her. An enraged roar rang out, shocking Elder Liu into retreating a few steps.

Yunyao, kill him!

Gu Ruoyuns eyes were cold as she commanded Elder Lius execution.

Yes, Master.

The White Tiger replied, turning to her prey at an unhurried pace. With a smile full of ridicule, she began to walk towards Elder Liu, one elegant step at a time