Ling Yue wanted to escape, she really did. But whether it be her hands or legs, everything had become paralyzed under that might.

Secret Art: Demon Slayer was Marquis Hongs signature move and a fourth grade martial technique. Not only can it kill an enemy from nothing, it also has the ability to seal a persons power so long as the user held a superior position.

Its already common knowledge that Ling Yue was prevalent in the use of her spirit force so the first thing the elder did was to seal that segment using his eyes. And as the source for all alchemists, their spirit was the main driver in fueling their strength. Therefore, the target here today wasnt in the Dantian that held a martialists core, rather its her spirit!

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If I crush your spirit then what else are you going to use to save the people of the Northwest! If one cant be used by my clan then they are no longer worthy of existing!

If it was in the past then this famed lord of Da Xia would never lower himself to personally attack an insignificant brat, but now things are different. The lass have shown enough talent and prospect to endanger their very foundation so the threat must be removed before its too late.

Such pity, you shouldve been the best of my grandchildren in this generation. As if muttering to himself, Hong Qing Yun (Marquis Hong) sounded like hes regretting the unfortunate loss.

Ye Ling Yue, in the end you are still too young. Killing someone doesnt always have to see blood. Thats right, once you become mentally incapacitated after I crush your spirit then no one can prove its me who did you in!

His original mission here today was to make the lass return to her roots, thus emboldening the Hong House with fresh blood. If the presumptuous girl wouldnt budge and do as he wish then theres no reason to retain this uncontrollable variable. Simply turning her back to the retarded girl from all those years ago would suffice.

Marquis Hong! What shouldve been a swift killing strike wasnt so swift after all. In a blink of an eye after that hollering cry, the door was slammed open and a mysterious force instantly cuts the tie between the girl and her grandfather.

Ironically, the one to enter wasnt a server or the shopkeeper of the restaurant, rather its an entity that could make even this old marquis break out a sweat at the intrusion.

Marquis Hong, Second Boss, I was just passing by the Drunken Immortal when I was overcome with an insufferable quench. Mind if I take a drink while Im here? Black clothed with a reapers mask, this was none other than the Lord of the Life Taking Hall asking the question, also known as Lifetaker as his nickname in the wild.

Note: For those that cant remember, hes the mayor of Autumn Maple Town, Ling Yues hometown.

Gloomy to his core, Hong Qing Yuns (Old Lord Hong) face was absolutely livid at being barged in upon, To think theres someone else within the capital aside from that Gu Cangtian capable of fending off my powers. But why is the Life Taking Hall interfering.

You are most welcomed here in the Drunken Immortal. Since the lord of the Life Taking Hall is willing to patronize my establishment today then I must see to it you get the best wine that we can offer. Please excuse me first while I go prepare. Dry on her lips, Ling Yue was still quite unsteady there when running out.

As dark as his eyes were, Hong Qing Yuns (Old Lord Hong) nevertheless didnt interfere. He knows, if he makes a move now then the dangerous foe across from him will move too. Though the room remains intact without a spec of broken glass, but the two masters have already exchanged a blow earlier when the door swung open.

And the results were, concerning for this old lord..

What is the meaning of this? As far as Im concerned this is my familys own business and not the Life Taking Halls. Hes long suspected the Life Taking Hall also having a hand in the destruction of the Sha Sect a while back, but to have a direct connection with the Lan House? Thats not within his expectations!

Marquis Hong, Im merely doing my part at the request of another. The young miss cannot be harmed, not even a single strand of hair do you understand? This time it is fortunate that its I who came, but the next time. I fear your lordship wouldnt be so lucky. Stopping there, the black clothed old-timer known as Lifetaker then used a finger to write something on the table using the wine nearby.

This lord and master of the Hong House didnt fear the powers of the capital, not even royalty, but the words inscribed on the table greatly actually startled him to the point where he actually jolted up from his chair. And based on the undecided movement of his lips, its quite apparent the old marquis wanted to say more but didnt dare.

Umm By the time Ling Yue returned with the mentioned wine, only one remains and it wasnt her hateful grandfather!

This undoubtedly brought great relief for the girls unnerved mindset. She knows, if not for outside intervention today then her spirit wouldve been crushed with that sudden attack.

So thats the power of a reincarnation master of the fifth element. It seems Im getting in over my head lately.

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Missy, how would you like me to address you? Princess Yue, Sir Thirteen, or would you prefer the leader of the Ghost Sect? During this period your organization have stolen quite a bit of my Life Taking Halls business you know. Not being polite in his manners, the senior readily received the wine cup and took a big gulp like its his own home.

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So the rumors are true, the Drunken Immortals wine is as amazing as they say.

It seems that nothing can evade Sirs eye. As thanks for todays gracious lent of hand, I hope you wouldnt be offended by these Flying and Stealth Pills I concocted. Please consider it my gift for the debt. Saving her life was one thing, its another to owe a heavy favor and thats something she didnt want to keep.

A gift wont be needed, Im only protecting you because of a request from his greatness the Ghost Emperor. The old-timer simply couldnt resist a laugh at the girls bluntness.

Its him, it really is him, tightening her jaws, Ling Yues complexion was a flurry of color after having her suspicion confirmed, the Underground Palace really is omnipresent.

Three months, Sir only needs to protect me for that duration. Afterwards I will deal with Hong Qing Yun myself. With that said, she directly stuffs the pills into the old-timers hand without a second for refusal.

Wu Chong, you are like a ghost that wont stop haunting me!

Grumbling with discontent, she soon recalls the last intimate interaction she had with him, So weak, far too weak.

Likely annoyed by how true that statement was, Ling Yue then stamps her feet like an angry girlfriend who just got teased and waltz out of the room without looking back.

Towards this immature reaction, the old-timer was rather dumbfounded because he just realized something, They are too similar. That temperament is like the female version of his greatness.