542: The guardians of the ancient city have arrived

"Taichu, can you promise me?"

Bai Lingyun's beautiful eyes were filled with hope, her ears and fluffy tail constantly twitching. Despite her stunningly beautiful appearance, she exuded an aura of adorable charm.

One had to admit, the contrast was indeed appealing, and the beast-eared maiden was even more so.

Lin Ye took a deep breath and said softly, "Just call me Lin Ye. I promise you this, but..."

"That's wonderful!"

Bai Lingyun exclaimed with joy, extending her two small hands toward her sash.

"Wait a moment!"

Lin Ye hurriedly stepped forward, reaching out to stop Bai Lingyun's action.

The latter looked at Lin Ye, puzzled: "Lin Ye, why are you stopping me? Do you regret it?"

Hearing this, Lin Ye shook his head, then pointed toward the door: "If you don't want others to watch, then you'd better not continue."

"..."

Upon hearing Lin Ye's words, Bai Lingyun fell silent for a moment, then turned around and spoke in a cold tone: "Who's outside?! If you don't want to die, get in here now!"

Bang!

The door was pushed open, and seven or eight Humans walked in, looking awkward.

Among them were men and women, old and young. Though their ages and genders differed, they all exuded the same aura.

Lin Ye immediately recognized one of them as the Human Supreme, Nian Guowang.

He then inquired: "May I ask what brings all you City Guardians here to me?"

"You know us?"

One of them looked at Lin Ye in confusion. They had all concealed their auras, so Lin Ye's earlier ability to detect them outside the door was already strange enough.

Now he even revealed their identities.

Could it be that this hope of the Human Race also possessed some divination technique?

"He probably recognized me."

When Nian Guowang had resolved the dispute between the Human Race and the Beast Descendants earlier, before leaving, he had given Lin Ye a deep look, and their eyes had met.

Meanwhile, Bai Lingyun stood frozen in place upon seeing the group.

The Guardians of the ancient city?

That meant the weakest among these people before her were Supremes! There might even be an Emperor among them!

Could they be here to kill me?!

Bai Lingyun's beautiful eyes narrowed, and her fair, jade-like hands began to form seals.

An old man among the Guardians glanced sideways at Bai Lingyun and spoke slowly: "Enough, little girl. Lower your hands. We have no interest in you, otherwise we would have apprehended you the moment we arrived."

"..."

Bai Lingyun bit her lower lip tightly. She knew what the other said was true. While relieved, she also felt a pang of loss.

If she were strong enough, the White Fox Clan wouldn't have ended up in its current state.

Therefore, Bloodline Regression was imperative.

"Esteemed Guardians,"

Lin Ye said with a light laugh, "I just learned you also have a hobby of peeping on others."

Hearing Lin Ye's words, the expressions of the group turned awkward again. They had originally intended to come straight in to find Lin Ye, but upon reaching the door, they overheard his conversation with Bai Lingyun.

Just as they were contemplating whether to enter, it seemed Bai Lingyun over there was about to remove her clothes.

Fortunately, Lin Ye spoke up at the critical moment, stopping her. Otherwise, what kind of people would they Guardians have been?!

Seeing the embarrassed looks around him, Nian Guowang said softly, "Lin Ye, regarding this matter, we apologize. It's truly because the matter is of great importance that we came here. But not wanting to disturb you and this young lady..."

"...we hesitated and all stopped at the door. This was our fault. We're sorry."

"It's alright, esteemed Seniors. I was merely jesting."

Lin Ye also hurriedly explained that he didn't mean it that way.

After all, these Guardians had spent their entire lives here protecting the ancient city; they were people worthy of respect.

So Lin Ye didn't press the matter further.

"May I ask what you esteemed Seniors seek from me?"

Hearing this, Nian Guowang spoke: "You are the hope of our Human Race in the coming great calamity. Therefore, we have come to inform you: we will help you contend for the Emperor Road!"

"What?"

Bai Lingyun's beautiful eyes narrowed. She never expected these Guardians to say such a thing.

How powerful were the Guardians of the ancient city? The weakest among them were Supremes. And no matter the time, the Guardians would only remain within the city.

Now these people were saying they would help Lin Ye contend for the Emperor Road?

If they all helped him, how could anyone else compete?

This was no longer a simple matter of unfairness.

Was it just because his talent was unparalleled throughout the ages?

Lin Ye's face showed no trace of joy. He was pondering the so-called great calamity. Could it be that the calamity they spoke of was the future invasion by the Spirit Race?

Seeing the expression on Lin Ye's face, Nian Guowang spoke with a slightly grave tone: "You also know of the great calamity?"

"I don't know if we're thinking of the same thing, but if you're referring to that door, then you're correct."

He truly knew!

All the Guardians present looked at Lin Ye in astonishment.

Yes, it was a door!

Since Lin Ye already knew, then matters would be easier to handle.

"Lin Ye, I was thinking..."

BOOM!!!

Just as Nian Guowang was about to say something, a tremendous roar erupted, followed by a violent shaking of the earth.

All the Guardians in the room frowned slightly, yet not a single one went out to see what had happened.

A moment later, through the cracks in the window, it was visible that the entire inn seemed to be covered by a dome.

Someone was targeting the people inside the inn!

Everyone's gaze turned toward Lin Ye.

The latter spread his hands, indicating he had no idea.

At that moment, a wolf's howl suddenly sounded from outside.

Hearing this sound, a look of disgust appeared on Bai Lingyun's exquisitely beautiful face: "It's the Canglang Clan."

Hearing this, several Guardians found the situation both laughable and pitiable.

"It seems this Canglang Clan intends to directly attack Lin Ye. They even used such a Magic Treasure to conceal their actions, preventing us from detecting them."

"Then aren't they a bit unlucky?"

"Hahahaha! 'A bit'? They're practically seeking death! We're all here, and they still use such methods?!"

Boom... boom... boom...

Everyone only heard a series of rumbling sounds from downstairs, accompanied by the furious roars of the Canglang Clan.

Occasionally, the words 'Human Race' could be heard.

They were interrogating the people in the inn about Lin Ye's whereabouts.

After obtaining a satisfactory answer, the Canglang Clan Chief, accompanied by an Old Ancestor from the clan and several Elders, directly ascended.

Boom!

The Canglang Clan Chief shattered the entire door with a single slap, barging in with a ferocious expression!

"Taichu, Bai Lingyun, I'm going to devour you both today, you... Huh?"