Note: This chapter was supposed to be posted a day ago, but my laziness surprised even me. I slept, 8 hours later, breakfast. After breakfast, I slept again, then had lunch. After that, I slept again. Even with all that sleep, my eyes are still heavy.
Anyway, happy readings~
Chapter 163: The Preceptors are wiped out! Bailu returns to the Alchemy Commission.
"Was it you who saved me?"
"Um… thank you."
Bailu stared at the scene before her, dumbfounded.
It seemed she hadn't quite processed what had just happened.
Lin Yu smiled: "You're welcome."
"These people seeking death by daring to come here."
Bailu shook her head.
Now that she had relaxed, she sat directly on the ground.
"Whew…"
She let out a long breath.
Even for Bailu, walking along the edge of life and death had left her somewhat drained.
She picked up her gourd and took two large gulps of the calming medicine inside.
Only then did she settle down quite a bit.
Tilting her head up, she looked at the man before her with surprise and curiosity.
"You're way too amazing!"
"You finished off all these assassins in a single second?"
"I didn't even see how you made your move…"
Just then, a young girl's voice rang out from outside the alley.
"Oh? It's quite lively here, isn't it?"
Bailu stood up abruptly, clutching her gourd.
She was a bit nervous.
Lin Yu patted Bailu's head: "No need to be afraid, she's one of us."
Sparkle walked in, looking quite excited as she saw the corpses littering the ground: "The way these people died is so artistic! So you have such high attainments in the art of killing as well?"
Lin Yu smiled faintly, hiding his merit and fame.
Sparkle then spotted Bailu, knelt down, and pinched Bailu's cheek.
"What a cute little Bailu, exactly the same as in the game. The only difference is that this one is physical~"
"You have a gourd, and I have one too."
Sparkle quickly handed the gourd sealing Phantylia to Lin Yu.
Lin Yu picked it up and held it to his ear to listen.
Phantylia's voice came through: "Young man, shatter this gourd and help me escape. I can grant you three wishes."
"Instead of being a Lord Ravager, you've started acting like Aladdin's lamp?"
"Don't worry, there will be opportunities for you to shine later…"
Lin Yu tossed the gourd directly into the Helios Perfect Utilization Device.
The gourd instantly shattered.
A golden flame bloomed from within.
"Thank you…"
Above the flame, the figure of a woman manifested, a meaningful smile hanging at the corners of her mouth.
"Now then, let me help you fulfill your wish."
"Lend me your body, and then, my wish will be your wish~"
She was just about to phase-shift to the outside world.
But she suddenly discovered that within this space, she actually couldn't move!
Moreover, the power within her body began to be continuously drained away.
A bad premonition arose.
But it seemed a bit too late.
…
"You saved me, so I must repay you!"
"Let me think what I can give you…"
"In the future, no matter what difficult or complicated illnesses you or your friends have, you can come to me for free treatment!"
Bailu said with serious thought.
Lin Yu smiled: "That won't be necessary."
"Then… can you take me to the Starskiff Haven?" Bailu asked, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"Why, don't you plan to play outside for a while longer?"
"The Preceptors sent out so many assassins; the Alchemy Commission must be in total chaos by now."
"This isn't a good time to play. I should hurry back and see how things are."
"I didn't expect you to be so sensible."
The scene was left to Sparkle.
Whether it was reporting the crime anonymously or destroying the evidence, he believed she could do an excellent job.
He also instructed Sparkle to report the owner of this black-market arcade.
According to the laws of the Xianzhou, they would likely be working a sewing machine for about ten years.
Near the docks, there was no need for Lin Yu to escort her onto the starskiff, because medical practitioners from the Alchemy Commission were everywhere, all looking for and protecting Bailu.
Seeing that Bailu was unharmed, these people were so moved they almost cried.
They crowded around Bailu.
"Lady Bailu, it's wonderful that you're alright!"
"We received news that the Preceptors sent assassins to make a move against you!"
"Even the maid by your side was a spy planted by the Preceptors!"
Bailu waved her small hand, signaling for them to quiet down.
"They were all coming for this lady, why are you all so nervous?"
"Isn't this lady perfectly fine?"
"This time, it was all thanks to that young man… eh, where did he go…?"
…
Alchemy Commission.
The beach.
Dan Heng's expression grew solemn. From what these Preceptors were saying, it seemed they had come prepared, possessing techniques specifically targeted at him.
"Traitor, surrender!"
A blue net descended toward Dan Heng.
Dan Heng was surprised to find that when his power attacked the large net, it felt like sinking into a quagmire.
A water dragon surged from beneath his feet.
But the net seemed to have no gaps, and for a moment, the water dragon could not find a breakthrough point.
Just then.
The barrier created by the Cloudhymn Magic was suddenly shattered from the outside.
A massive golden blade sliced through the air!
The reinforcements had arrived!
Jing Yuan walked forward at a leisurely pace from behind.
"The Preceptors' little tricks—did you really think I wouldn't notice?"
The massive Lightning-Lord stood tall upon the beach.
While Dan Heng's water dragon circled nearby.
"Jing Yuan…!?"
The Preceptors' eyes all shook.
Because of Jing Yuan's appearance, they, who had originally staked everything on one throw, were now even more disadvantaged.
Some even began to harbor thoughts of retreating.
Just then.
A red light and a white light suddenly appeared on the battlefield.
It was Jingliu and Blade.
The anomalies here might be hidden from ordinary people, but not from them.
Jingliu's crimson pupils stared at everyone present.
"Preceptors… I killed quite a few back then. I didn't expect them to deliver themselves to my door this time."
Hearing this, the hearts of the surrounding Preceptors turned cold.
Jingliu reached out and gripped firmly.
A cold ice sword, like moonlight, was grasped in her hand.
At the same time, her originally simple clothes suddenly changed.
They transformed into the same outfit Jingliu wore in the game.
Because these clothes were most suitable for battle—or rather, for slaughter.
"Jingliu!"
Someone recognized her.
"Retreat! This person is Jing Yuan's master, and she has Mara-struck!"
Jingliu smiled faintly.
"Did you get to know me through the game?"
"Very well, then let me show you the sharp edge of this blade."
A few minutes later.
All the Preceptors on the scene were cut down.
Two who tried to flee early had their lives taken by Blade.
The slaughter ended.
Jingliu clapped her hands as if nothing had happened: "Alright, let's go back and continue with the plot."
Dan Heng nodded, his gaze somewhat complex.
Jing Yuan patted his shoulder and said, "Don't think too much… these people are extremists among the Vidyadhara. Now that they've been removed, it can be considered as eliminating future troubles forever."
"That doesn't sound like something the General of the Luofu would say. Shouldn't the General treat all citizens of the Luofu equally?"
"Ha, what are you saying? I just arrived here. These Preceptors had ill intentions and were slain by a mysterious woman… I can only notify the Cloud Knights to come and handle the aftermath."
As the four were on their way back.
A small figure was running toward them at high speed.
"Hey!!"
"Are you guys okay?"
"This lady has come to the rescue!"
Bailu saw Dan Heng and Jing Yuan from a distance.
She showed a look of pleasant surprise.
"Great, whew… I made it in time!"
"The Preceptors have rebelled! They're going to make a move on both of us!"
"They also planned to get rid of me and then use you for experiments to create a new High Elder!"
Bailu said everything in one breath, excitedly.
Then she leaned against the railing, panting heavily.
Dan Heng opened his mouth, but didn't know how to explain.
The corners of Jing Yuan's mouth curled into an arc as he said, "Lady Bailu, rest assured."
"We are fine, but those Preceptors have passed away greatly."