BAM!
The woman in red crashed heavily to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
That kick had injured her.
However, the woman in red refused to give up. She struggled before Su Mo, her eyes, full of hatred, fixed on him.
"Don’t push your luck, or I’ll really get angry."
Su Mo warned.
He could understand the woman in red’s feelings.
Losing one’s parents would be devastating for anyone.
’But she can’t just go around falsely accusing people.’
"Push my luck?"
The woman in red roared, her eyes bloodshot, "When you used my parents as a blood sacrifice, did you think you were pushing your luck then? If you have the guts, then kill me too!"
"I told you, I didn’t kill your parents."
Su Mo felt a headache coming on.
’Why can’t I get through to her?’
If the woman in red attacked again, he would have no choice but to kill her.
BAM!
This time, just as the woman in red was about to strike, a white-haired old man stopped her.
"Master, why are you stopping me?"
the woman in red asked in surprise.
The white-haired old man urged, "Hong Shuang, calm down. Don’t let hatred blind you. Take a good look at this man’s Realm."
"Warrior Great Perfection?"
Hong Shuang looked at Su Mo, her face a mask of astonishment.
She had been so consumed by hatred that only now did she realize Su Mo was merely at the Warrior Great Perfection Realm.
And yet, this man, who couldn’t even be considered a genius, had managed to block her attacks twice.
And she was an Early Stage Grand Martial Artist.
Hong Shuang was utterly shocked.
The white-haired old man continued, "Now look at the people behind him."
"A Martial Artist... a Grand Martial Artist... a Martial Monarch..."
Hong Shuang was even more astounded.
The white-haired old man said, "Your parents were both experts at the Martial Monarch Great Perfection Realm. To use them in a blood sacrifice, one would need to be at least in the Martial King Realm. Do you really think these people are capable of that?"
"Then how do you explain the aura of an Evil Demon on him?"
Hong Shuang demanded, pointing at Su Mo.
The white-haired old man frowned.
He, too, could sense the aura of an Evil Demon on Su Mo, and it was quite strong.
The white-haired old man asked, "Did you encounter an Evil Demon?"
"No!"
Su Mo shook his head.
Hong Shuang said coldly, "If you didn’t encounter an Evil Demon, then you must be Evil Demons yourselves! Or, you’re the lackeys of an Evil Demon."
"We may not have encountered an Evil Demon, but we do have an Evil Demon Finger Bone."
Su Mo said nonchalantly.
"An Evil Demon Finger Bone?"
The white-haired old man and Hong Shuang exclaimed in unison.
Su Mo beckoned. "Xiao Lang, take out the Evil Demon Finger Bone and show these two."
"Yes, sir!"
Xiao Lang walked up to Hong Shuang, presented the Evil Demon Finger Bone, and said, "Miss Hong Shuang, please take a close look. This is the Evil Demon Finger Bone."
Hong Shuang froze.
The object in Xiao Lang’s hand was indeed an Evil Demon Finger Bone, and it looked as if it had just finished absorbing fresh blood.
’Could these people be the lackeys of an Evil Demon?’
’Did an Evil Demon cut off its own finger bone and give it to them?’
’That’s impossible!’
’Evil Demons are inherently wicked, but surely they wouldn’t self-mutilate.’
Hong Shuang demanded, "Tell me, how did you get this Evil Demon Finger Bone?"
"We killed someone and took it from them!"
Su Mo said casually.
In an instant, both Hong Shuang and the white-haired old man became guarded.
Su Mo continued to explain, "A moment ago, someone tried to kill me with this Evil Demon Finger Bone. I killed them instead, so now it’s ours."
"This... All right, I believe you!"
Hong Shuang finally calmed down.
She had sensed the aura of an Evil Demon outside the city, which was why she had rushed over to take revenge on Su Mo.
"Were the two people you killed minions of an Evil Demon?"
Hong Shuang asked.
Su Mo shook his head. "No, those two were called Black and White Impermanence. They were assassins!"
"What? You killed Black and White Impermanence?"
the white-haired old man exclaimed, shaken.
Su Mo nodded. "That’s right. I also shattered the clone of their master, the King of Reincarnation. If you don’t believe me, go ask around."
HISS...
The white-haired old man sucked in a sharp breath of cold air and said respectfully, "Your Excellency, my apologies. My disciple was impulsive and offended you. I hope you can forgive her."
"Master, you..."
Hong Shuang stared at the white-haired old man in astonishment.
’Her master was actually apologizing to some young brat.’
’His whole tone has changed.’
"Shut your mouth!"
The white-haired old man snapped, and Hong Shuang obediently fell silent.
"Your Excellency..."
the white-haired old man began respectfully.
Su Mo waved his hand dismissively. "It was just a misunderstanding. There’s nothing to forgive. You may go."
"We’ll take our leave!"
The white-haired old man immediately pulled Hong Shuang away.
Hong Shuang asked, confused, "Master, why are we in such a rush to leave? I still have so many questions for him."
"Don’t ask, just hurry!"
The white-haired old man departed at top speed.
Although Hong Shuang didn’t know why, she obediently followed her master.
After a flurry of movements, the two of them ducked into a small alley in Celestial Demon City.
"Damn it, that scared me to death,"
the white-haired old man said, breaking out in a cold sweat.
Hong Shuang asked in confusion, "What’s wrong, Master? And why are you sweating so much?"
"What’s wrong?"
The white-haired old man said angrily, "Hmph. Because of your recklessness, we both nearly lost our lives."
"Huh...?"
Hong Shuang was even more confused.
’Could it be? Did Master find an Evil Demon?’
Hong Shuang clenched her fists. "Master, tell me where the Evil Demon is! I’ll go fight them to the death."
"Fight, my ass!"
the white-haired old man roared furiously.
’His disciple was a good kid in every way, but she was just too reckless.’
’She’s a girl, yet she isn’t the least bit careful.’
The white-haired old man asked, "Do you have any idea who Black and White Impermanence are?"
"No!"
Hong Shuang shook her head.
With a grave expression, the white-haired old man said, "Black and White Impermanence are assassins from the Central Profound Domain. They were both Mid Stage Martial Kings."
What?
Mid Stage Martial Kings!
Hong Shuang was aghast.
Her own master was only an Early Stage Martial King.
Hong Shuang said, "So what if they were powerful Mid Stage Martial Kings? What does that have to do with us? It’s not like we provoked them."
"Those two... were killed by that young man,"
the white-haired old man stated.
At that, Hong Shuang’s face drained of color, and she fell silent.
The implications were terrifying.
The white-haired old man said coldly, "If he can kill Black and White Impermanence, he can kill you and me. Do you realize what kind of trouble you’ve caused now?"
"I..."
Hong Shuang’s entire body trembled violently.
The white-haired old man continued, "What’s even more terrifying is that he even destroyed the King of Reincarnation’s clone."
’And he’s one of the Ten Great Yamas!’
"Master, I... I’m scared..."
Terrified, Hong Shuang broke out in a cold sweat.
’Just now, I actually attacked such a terrifying existence.’
’Twice, no less.’
The white-haired old man comforted her, "Don’t be afraid. I’m here with you. If that man wanted revenge, we would already be dead."
However, Hong Shuang was still uneasy. She timidly peeked out of the alley.
’What if he followed us?’
The white-haired old man said patiently, "Remember, you can’t judge a book by its cover. You thought he was just some Low-level Samurai, but in reality, he’s an old monster pretending to be weak to prey on the strong."
"Yes, Master. I’ll remember!"
Hong Shuang replied obediently.
The white-haired old man was filled with questions.
’Why would such a powerful figure appear in a place like this?’
’Could it be for the ultimate treasure in the Demon Venerable Burial Ground?’
The white-haired old man muttered to himself, ’No matter what, the Demon Venerable Burial Ground is going to be lively this time. I fear it’s going to be a bloodbath.’