24: Kong Xin

Under the dim sky, an ancient city stood quietly on the land.

The mottled city walls were stained with a color almost like black ink.

The entire city, from inside out, was filled with a murderous aura.

Even the temperature of Heaven and Earth seemed to become much colder due to the presence of this city.

And at this moment, within this city, inside an extremely simple-looking building.

A woman in military uniform sat on a chair, her gaze fixed intently on the screens before her.

The woman was exceptionally tall, her flame-like hair gently falling, and her eyes were as sharp as blades, incredibly keen.

She crossed her legs, and her entire being exuded a serious aura.

Suddenly, the woman's phone rang.

Her delicate brows furrowed slightly as she took out her phone from her pocket. Upon seeing the name on the screen, the serious expression on her face melted away like ice, instantly becoming gentle.

"Hello, Junior Sister!"

The woman's voice was like the clear sound of a flowing spring.

A slight curve played on her lips.

However, she didn't know what was said on the other end of the phone, but the smile on the woman's lips gradually faded.

It was replaced by a murderous aura!

"I understand. Leave this matter to me!"

The woman spoke calmly, then hung up the phone.

She casually picked up a communicator nearby and said indifferently, "Look into the background of the Bai Family in Yun City for me!"

"Martial Arts Family has enjoyed so many resources from Great Xia; it's time they contributed. Daring to openly attack a Martial Artist like this, does the Bai Family really think they're the local emperor of Yun City?!"

"Oh, and doesn't their Bai Family have a Viscera Refining Realm Martial Artist overseeing them? If so, then let him be a Garrison General in my Demon Slaughter City for twenty years!"

With that, the woman didn't even give the person on the other end of the communicator a chance to react, directly hanging up.

After hanging up the phone, the tall woman sat in the chair, lost in thought.

"Little Junior Brother? It seems it's time to go back and take a look. Just to see what kind of Little Junior Brother Father found for me!"

As she spoke, the woman's fiery red lips curved slightly upward.

Just then, a hurried figure burst into the room. It was a burly man.

The man's body was covered in hideous scars, and his entire being exuded a powerful aura.

However, upon entering the room and seeing the woman, he immediately became respectful.

He quickly bowed slightly to the woman before him: "General Kong, the alien demons have dispatched a Golden Body, causing hundreds of soldiers to die! What do you think... should we send out the Demon Slaughter Squad?"

Listening to the burly man's words, the woman raised her eyebrows slightly and slowly stood up. Although she wore a military uniform, a hint of laziness emanated from her.

She stretched, and her voice slowly rang out.

"A mere Golden Body dares to act so presumptuously outside my Demon Slaughter City. Fine, I'll use its core as a welcome gift for my Little Junior Brother!"

With that, the woman took a step and instantly vanished from the room.

And this person... was none other than the Senior Sister of the Heaven and Earth Martial Hall.

The Garrison General of Demon Slaughter City, Kong Xin!

...The dark night shrouded the entire Yun City in darkness.

Inside the main hall of the Bai Family mansion in Yun City.

A round table was laden with various rare ingredients. Bai Mo sat among them, smiling as he toasted the white-haired elder seated in the main seat.

"Grandpa, I didn't expect you to come out of seclusion today. Your grandson toasts you!"

Bai Mo was in a very good mood at this moment.

First, Lu Sheng, who had provoked him, had already been dealt with by his family's butler.

Although his family's butler had not yet returned to report, Bai Mo was not worried.

After all, his family's butler was a Peak Blood Refinement Realm Martial Artist; dealing with a mere Qi Blood Realm Martial Artist like Lu Sheng was as easy as pie.

The thought of the guy who stole his thunder about to die naturally made Bai Mo incredibly happy.

Plus, his grandfather had also awakened from seclusion today.

His strength had greatly increased.

The Bai Family's status in Yun City would also rise accordingly, and his identity as the young master of the Bai Family would become even more noble.

How could this not make Bai Mo happy?

As a result, Bai Mo had a brilliant smile on his face all evening.

"It has to be my Mo'er!"

The white-haired elder, who was Bai Mo's grandfather and also the Bai Family's Viscera Refining Realm Martial Artist, Bai Yunfeng, chuckled as he accepted Bai Mo's toast, his gaze at Bai Mo incredibly gentle.

"This is all thanks to Grandpa's excellent guidance!"

Bai Mo spoke respectfully.

Bai Mo's father, standing by, also watched the scene with a chuckle, completely engrossed in the family's joyous atmosphere.

Amidst the clinking of cups, the atmosphere in the hall gradually grew lively.

Bai Mo's face was flushed, and he said to Bai Yunfeng, "Grandpa, don't worry, during the next Martial Arts Class assessment, your grandson will definitely strive for first place and bring you great honor!"

Bai Yunfeng's heart swelled with joy upon hearing Bai Mo's words.

"Good, good, good, truly worthy of being my Bai Family's Qilin son!"

"Hahahaha!!"

Bai Yunfeng laughed heartily. He had been in seclusion for so many years, and now, having finally advanced a small Realm, he came out to see his grandson so sensible.

Naturally, he was overjoyed.

However, just as the atmosphere in the hall was lively, sudden whooshing sounds echoed.

"Who!!!"

Bai Yunfeng suddenly roared, and a sharp glint burst forth from his ancient eyes.

Immediately after, a powerful aura instantly erupted from Bai Yunfeng's body.

Bai Mo, standing nearby, looked at Bai Yunfeng with excitement.

"Is this the strength of a Viscera Refining Realm Martial Artist? As expected of Grandpa!"

Bai Mo's heart was filled only with longing for his grandfather's strength, without any worry.

Bai Mo was confident that in Yun City, as long as his grandfather was present, there would absolutely be no problems!

Under Bai Yunfeng's immense aura, a burly figure and an extremely amiable-looking figure slowly appeared outside the hall.

The former wore a military uniform, exuding an aura of iron authority.

The latter, however, wore ordinary clothes and had a smile on his face.

"Hehe, Old Master Bai, why aren't you welcoming us?"

The amiable figure spoke with a chuckle, giving off an extremely gentle impression.

When Bai Yunfeng saw the two people before him, his expression subtly changed, then a brilliant smile appeared on his face.

"Hahaha, so it's Garrison Chief Chen and Alliance Leader Yun! I apologize for not coming out to greet you!"

Bai Mo and his father also showed a hint of surprise upon hearing this.

Garrison Chief, Alliance Leader?

Those who could be accorded such titles were only the two top leaders of the Martial Alliance branch and the military stationed in Yun City.

Looking at the entire Yun City, they were absolutely the most terrifying in strength and held the most immense power.

Unexpectedly, they appeared at the Bai Family today.

"It must be that after Grandpa's Breakthrough, his strength greatly increased, and even the Garrison Chief and Alliance Leader need to get closer to my Bai Family!"

Bai Mo thought this, and for a moment, his heart grew even more arrogant.

"Indeed, I am the favored son of Heaven in Yun City. As for that orphan-like Lu Sheng... he doesn't even deserve to carry my shoes!"

"No need!"

Garrison Chief Chen, in military uniform, still maintained a stern face despite Bai Yunfeng's welcome.

He slowly looked at Bai Mo, his eyes like sharp blades.

"Let's put aside Old Master Bai's great increase in strength for now. Let's first talk about your grandson having someone assassinate a Great Xia Martial Artist!"

"What!!!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Yunfeng's face suddenly changed drastically.

He hadn't expected that such a thing would happen with these two before him.

For a moment, Bai Yunfeng couldn't help but look at Bai Mo, his expression incredibly grim, and he said in a deep voice, "Mo'er, is there such a thing?"

Bai Mo's heart skipped a beat. He hadn't expected this matter to be exposed so quickly.

"This damned guy, can't he be more careful with things!"

Bai Mo cursed silently in his heart.

But on the surface, he remained incredibly calm. In his opinion, with his grandfather present, as long as he firmly denied doing such a thing, even the Garrison Chief and Alliance Leader wouldn't dare to do anything to him.

Immediately, Bai Mo bowed to Garrison Chief Chen and Alliance Leader Yun, respectfully saying, "The matter that the two Seniors mentioned, this Junior truly has not heard of. Could it be that your subordinates made a mistake?"

Bai Yunfeng, hearing his grandson say this, also breathed a sigh of relief. After all, Bai Mo was still very well-behaved in front of him, and in Bai Yunfeng's view, it was absolutely impossible for him to lie in front of him.

Then Bai Yunfeng said with a chuckle, "Seniors, you see, my grandson has said so. This matter must be some kind of misunderstanding!"

"Hehe!"

At this moment, Alliance Leader Yun, who had been silent, chuckled.

"Old Master Bai, since we are here, we naturally have conclusive evidence."

"Otherwise, do you think your Bai Family is worth both of us coming together?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Bai Yunfeng's face instantly became incredibly ugly.

Perhaps because the previous atmosphere was too joyful, Bai Yunfeng hadn't paid attention to these details, but now, upon careful thought, his mood immediately plummeted into a trough.

He looked at Bai Mo, his eyes slightly gloomy, and said with a grim expression, "Mo'er, tell the truth!"

Bai Mo's face instantly turned somewhat pale under Bai Yunfeng's gaze, and a strong sense of unease filled his heart.

"I..."

For a moment, Bai Mo didn't know what to say.

Bai Yunfeng, seeing this, how could he not know what his obedient grandson had done?

Assassinating a Martial Artist, even if they were both Martial Artists, once discovered, this was a serious crime!

Bai Yunfeng's heart instantly sank into a trough.