The elderly man with a gray beard and another tall heterodox sorcerer with copper skin and iron bones were both killed by a Thunder Talisman and a Lung Gold Talisman, respectively.
Meanwhile, the seductive Lady Taohua was ended by the Dragon Maiden with a single stroke of her sword.
Among the four heterodox villains present, only the ’Child’ remained, and he couldn’t help but panic, his eyes darting around wildly.
"So weak?"
Zhang Jian was also somewhat surprised as he watched this scene unfold.
This was already the second time he had this feeling.
The first was when facing the Black Tiger Demon, who claimed to have five hundred years of Dao practice.
Now, even though he launched a sneak attack on two heterodox villains, Zhang Jian was still surprised by how smoothly it was executed.
However, Zhang Jian’s mind was simultaneously enlightened.
This was likely related to his own pure foundation, his quick reflexes, keen divine thought, casting speed, and even the prowess of his magic, all surpassing those of these heterodox villains.
These advantages combined were enough to turn the situation around.
With so many advantages stacked together, it created this unstoppable momentum.
And just after slaying Lady Taohua, Bai Liying instantly made her move, her hand wielding the Autumn Water Longsword covered with dragon scales, slicing through the air towards the ’Child’.
Her movements were extremely agile, appearing to be skilled in sword dance.
Her spiritual power carried an icy aura, with strands of frosty light trembling at the sword’s tip. The ’Child’, already fearful of Zhang Jian’s thunderous might, was now flustered when his escape was blocked by the Dragon Maiden’s exquisite swordsmanship.
In a panic, he could only shout out.
"Black Immortal, assist me!"
But in response to his call, to his horror, the spiritual mechanism within him retreated like a receding tide, as the greedy figure deep within his soul was about to withdraw.
"Damn it, I’m not accompanying you anymore!"
"How dare a demon attack the rightful Dragon Monarch, seeking its own death!"
Witnessing this scene, the Dragon Maiden’s eyes shimmered with a trace of golden light. She drew from her sleeve an Ice Crystal Longbow, bent it, nocked an arrow, and shot fiercely toward the direction of the ’Child’.
"Screeech!!"
With a shrill scream, Zhang Jian saw the ’Child’ fall to the ground, lifeless, the shadow emerging from his body vanishing in an instant.
It was apparent to him that it was a peculiar beast.
Similar to a type of spirit creature.
It resembled a heterodox technique akin to spirit possession but relied on the power of a spirit monster, not the righteous path.
After slaying several ambushing heterodox warlocks, the Dragon Maiden withdrew her sword and approached Zhang Jian.
"Thank you, benefactor, for your assistance! I, Bai Shui Dragon Maiden Bai Liying, express my gratitude for your life-saving grace!"
Zhang Jian glanced at the bloodstained yet valiant Dragon Maiden and said, "This is not a place to linger. We should move elsewhere to discuss matters further!"
After defeating these alien beings, Zhang Jian’s keen divine thought noticed dense footsteps approaching from afar; it was the Commandery City’s street patrol guards rushing over.
Besides, there was also a chilling and profound aura nearing, carrying a hint of incense fragrance.
That was another force!
But after glancing at the ground, Zhang Jian stepped forward, searching the bodies of the four heterodox sect members. Although there was nothing valuable on three, from the elderly man with the gray beard, he found a book titled "Golden Talisman Technique," bringing a faint smile to his lips.
The Dragon Maiden watched silently, her delicate face somewhat pale.
The wound on her shoulder emitted a foul stench.
She was somewhat unsteady, looking pitiful!
Zhang Jian didn’t return to the Qi Mansion with the Dragon Maiden, not out of fear of causing trouble for them. In fact, the Qi Family had already sided with local nobles and wasn’t worried about further issues. Instead, the Qi Mansion was shrouded in Dragon and Tiger Qi, making it inconvenient.
Besides, it also served as the Underwater Dragon Palace of the Well Dragon King, where complications were inevitable.
Zhang Jian decided to take the Dragon Maiden to a separate residence under the Dragon-locking Dam.
The two figures left as if carried away by the wind.
Moments later, dense footsteps were heard nearby, and squads of armored street patrol guards appeared, looking at the four corpses before them. The leading patrol captain was shocked and hastily reported this.
In the darkness, several ghost gods also quietly took in this scene with surprise after exchanging looks.
The water of Bai River above the dam roared like thunder.
At this moment, it concealed the killing intent under the night sky.
Zhang Jian casually flipped through the "Golden Talisman," directly in front of the Dragon Maiden Bai Liying, who covertly observed the gentle and graceful young man before her.
She could already feel the tremor of the Lifebound Dragon Scale within her.
Various signs indicated that the Dragon Pearl was on this young man, or rather, on this cultivator.
After contemplating, Bai Liying took the initiative to break the peculiar atmosphere in the room.
"I have yet to inquire about the benefactor’s esteemed name. I will forever remember this life-saving grace!
My Dao practice is shallow, but the Bai Shui Dragon Palace will certainly compensate the benefactor!"
Zhang Jian casually tucked the "Golden Talisman" book into his sleeve, turned around, and said:
"I saved you not out of any particular goodwill but because I have some questions I hope you can answer for me!"
Bai Liying, exceptionally composed, responded, "Please speak directly, benefactor?"
Zhang Jian lifted his gaze, his eyes resting casually on the beautiful Dragon Maiden before him. "Let me ask you, are you the daughter of the Bai Shui Dragon Monarch?"
Bai Liying nodded, "I dare not conceal it from the benefactor; indeed, I am the daughter of the Dragon Monarch!"
"Then, where is the Bai Shui Dragon Monarch now?"
"Well..."
Sensing the piercing gaze from Zhang Jian’s divine eyes, Bai Liying’s mind raced, deciding to speak truthfully.
"Benefactor, my father encountered a great calamity. He is currently suppressed at the depths of the Bai Shui Water Eye, and it has been a thousand years..."
Zhang Jian gestured for Bai Liying to stop speaking, merely observing her silently, as the murderous intent in his heart gradually dissipated.
The information from Bai Liying aligned with what he had learned from the two Well Dragon Kings.
The Dragon Maiden had not deceived him.
This was the foundation for their interaction.
If Bai Liying had been full of lies, he would naturally have another way of ’interaction’!
"And lastly, what were you watching outside the Qi Mansion?"
Zhang Jian’s gaze turned stern.
Seeing Zhang Jian’s fierce eyes, Bai Liying was inwardly shocked; she hadn’t expected him to detect her presence!
Suppressing her conjectures, Bai Liying earnestly explained.
"Let me report, benefactor; I was guarding around the Qi Family to seek a treasure from the Water Mansion. My father suffered a great calamity, and the Dragon Pearl was lost. I have been searching tirelessly, only sensing its whereabouts around the Qi Mansion, which is why I stayed there!"
After pausing slightly, noticing Zhang Jian’s calm demeanor, Bai Liying felt unsure but continued.
"Benefactor, the Dragon Pearl is the foundation of my father. Because of its loss, Bai Shui River lacks a guardian, allowing demons within to stir and wreak havoc. Now, I finally sensed the Dragon Pearl’s location!"
Pausing slightly, she sincerely said, "
I have an presumptuous request.
If the benefactor knows the whereabouts of the Dragon Pearl, helping me retrieve it would free my father, and the Bai Shui Dragon Palace would mobilize all its power in gratitude!"
Hearing this, Zhang Jian gazed at the Dragon Maiden, his eyes wavering.
However, regarding her words, he remained skeptical.
Because the weight was too low.