Ling Tian Sword God

Chapter 390: Chapter 389 - Chikong Young Master_1

THWACK!

The Thunder Shadow Sword shot out, pierced the air, and struck Xiang Feng’s heart, penetrating straight through.

”Ahhh!”

Coughing up a mouthful of blood, Xiang Feng cried out as he looked down at the hole in his chest, a look of unwillingness appearing in his eyes.

However, even for a Top Sky Apex Strong, a pierced heart meant certain death.

BANG!

With a tap of his foot, Ling Chen retreated two steps. Xiang Feng’s great hammer smashed into the spot where Ling Chen had just stood, easily dodged.

”Finally, he’s dead.”

Ling Chen sheathed his sword, his eyes devoid of pity.

Such vendettas occurred daily in the Jianghu. The deaths of two Young Masters were not significant events.

WHOOSH!

At that moment, three figures suddenly emerged from the nearby area, passing through the ruptured wall and appearing in the corridor: a man and two women.

Ling Chen’s gaze shifted to the three. He recognized the two women among them.

”Ling Chen?”

The speaker was a charmingly beautiful young woman. She glanced at Xiang Feng and Li Wushuang lying in pools of blood, her face filled with utter astonishment.

”Lin Ya?”

Ling Chen’s gaze lingered on Lin Ya for only a moment before shifting to the other two. One was Heartless Young Master Qi Hongyan. The other, wearing a headdress and a Dark Gold Robe, exuded an incredibly imposing aura. His Cultivation was even greater than Qi Hongyan’s, and he seemed unfathomably deep.

Chi Kong Young Master. Ling Chen deduced his identity.

Compared to the other two young masters of the Black Market, this Chi Kong Young Master was the eldest and also the strongest. It was said his strength was comparable to the top ten on the Young Master List, and his Cultivation had already reached the Grand Master Seventh Realm.

”Did you kill these two?”

Qi Hongyan looked at the deceased Xiang Feng and Li Wushuang, her beautiful eyes filled with shock. ”Violent Dragon” Xiang Feng and ”Iron Finger Sect’s” Li Wushuang were both renowned figures on the Young Master List. It was astonishing that both had died today at the hands of Ling Chen, a member of the younger generation.

”It seems there’s no one else here.”

Ling Chen didn’t intend to deny it and simply nodded.

”Heavens, you actually killed these two!”

Lin Ya was astonished. She didn’t believe Ling Chen had killed these two alone. Since the heavily injured Xu Ruoyan was beside him, she naturally assumed Ling Chen and Xu Ruoyan had teamed up to kill the two Young Masters.

”We were almost killed by them too. If Yan’er hadn’t fought desperately, using the trump card her father gave her, we would likely be the ones lying on the ground now.”

Ling Chen shrugged, then suddenly clutched his chest, feigning injury.

Hearing this, Xu Ruoyan was slightly startled; she hadn’t expected Ling Chen to tell such a lie. However, she quickly understood. As the saying goes, ’A tall tree attracts the wind.’ If Ling Chen claimed to have single-handedly killed Xiang Feng and Li Wushuang, it would undoubtedly attract envy. After all, the Black Market operated in shades of gray; it was hard to say if they would turn on them.

”So that’s how it was. No wonder you managed it.”

Only then did Qi Hongyan look enlightened; that explanation made sense.

The Chi Kong Young Master merely glanced at Ling Chen and Xu Ruoyan before looking away. To him, Xiang Feng and Li Wushuang weren’t particularly formidable. Their deaths meant nothing. After all, people on the Young Master List died frequently. Unless it was someone in the top ten, it wouldn’t even be considered major news.

This small matter wasn’t even enough to make him bat an eye.

”Let’s go.”

With a wave of his hand, the Chi Kong Young Master darted towards the other side of the corridor.

”Take care, Ling Chen.”

Lin Ya cupped her hands towards Ling Chen. Although their last encounter had left her displeased, she had no intention of falling out with Ling Chen. Even if she couldn’t win his heart, she could still be friends with him.

Seeing Ling Chen and Xu Ruoyan together, she felt a little envious of Xu Ruoyan but didn’t show much emotion. After all, her feelings for Ling Chen were more admiration for his strength and talent than romantic affection.

The three of them then disappeared from view.

PHEW...

Ling Chen let out a breath, his grip on his sword hilt loosening. They were finally gone. If they had decided to attack, the situation would have been dire.

Walking over to Xiang Feng and Li Wushuang, Ling Chen began to search them. From their bags, he managed to find some decent items.

On Li Wushuang, he found a secret manual for Breaking Gold Finger, a Sky Apex Realm grade finger technique, which was also Li Wushuang’s specialty.

Breaking Gold Finger, when cultivated to its final move, could pierce Famous Armor with a single finger and easily penetrate a Grand Master’s True Qi Shield.

Ling Chen put away the Breaking Gold Finger secret manual. More skills couldn’t hurt. This finger technique wouldn’t become his primary martial art, but it could be useful for surprise attacks. When his Sword techniques weren’t ready, finger techniques could fill the attack intervals and consumed less True Qi, making it a good choice. Moreover, now that he had mastered the secret of True Qi Becomes Silk, his application of True Qi was superb, far better than many veteran Grand Master Level Powerhouses. Cultivating finger techniques would be much easier for him.

As for Xiang Feng, his weapon was good, a high-grade renowned item that could fetch a decent price. It could be sold or gifted later. There were also a few secret manuals, but they were all for hammer techniques, Body Refining methods, and the like—useless to him.

Having done all this, Ling Chen returned to Xu Ruoyan’s side.

”I leave you alone for a moment, and you end up like this. Can’t I even let you out of my sight for a second?”

Ling Chen placed his hand on Xu Ruoyan’s wrist, checking her pulse and sensing the state of her meridians. This time, she was gravely injured. If he hadn’t arrived in time, he might never have seen her again.

”The Jianghu is treacherous; I finally understand,” Xu Ruoyan said faintly. ”I left in a hurry this time, without returning to the Sky Void Palace. And I was too careless; I didn’t bring the Life-Saving Charm my father gave me. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have ended up in such a sorry state.”

Ling Chen didn’t want to blame Xu Ruoyan. He just patted her shoulder and looked around. ”You need to find a place to recuperate properly.”

”Mhm.”

Xu Ruoyan nodded slightly, trying to use her strength to stand up from the ground. However, she was completely drained of energy and could only slump back down helplessly. But before she fully sat, a pair of large hands slipped around her back and lifted her.

”What are you doing... I can walk on my own.”

Being held in Ling Chen’s arms like that, Xu Ruoyan’s pretty face flushed red, and her snow-white fists hammered lightly on his chest.

”Alright, stop pretending to be strong.”

A slight smile touched Ling Chen’s lips. Disregarding Xu Ruoyan’s struggles, he moved, darting into the depths of the corridor with her in his arms.