Because of her mask, her true face remained unseen. But the eyes she revealed, though carrying a hint of coldness, were exceptionally beautiful.

Not only was Bei Kuang stunned, but even Lin Xiao was surprised. He didn't recognize the woman before him, yet she had just intervened on his behalf. No, it wasn't just help—she had saved his life.

"Who are you?" Bei Kuang asked coldly.

"Not important," she replied indifferently. Her voice was as cold and crisp as the crunch of snow underfoot in winter.

Bei Kuang was taken aback, and a flash of anger appeared in his eyes. Good grief, she's even more arrogant than I am.

"So, you're going to help this beggar?" Bei Kuang asked in a frigid tone.

"That's right."

Bei Kuang laughed coldly, his laughter dripping with disdain. "And you think you can help him?"

"I don't know, but I can try," the masked woman said calmly.

A terrifying killing intent flashed in Bei Kuang's eyes. "Fine, then! Let's see you try!"

The moment he spoke, Bei Kuang lunged toward the young woman at a jaw-dropping speed.

Lin Xiao moved to intervene. He couldn't see through this woman's cultivation, but judging by her voice, she couldn't be very old. That meant her cultivation couldn't be that strong. She was definitely no match for Bei Kuang. If she got hurt or, even worse, killed because of him, Lin Xiao would be tormented by guilt for the rest of his life.

But before he could utter a word of warning, Bei Kuang was already upon the young woman. Without any further talk, he threw a heavy punch at her. The very air around them roiled from the force of the blow. Lin Xiao knew that this one punch would leave her dead or gravely wounded.

Lin Xiao panicked. Wasting no time, he shot toward Bei Kuang like a bolt of lightning.

But at that very moment, a muffled THUD echoed in Lin Xiao's ears, and he saw a dark figure fly past his eyes. He stopped dead in his tracks. Looking closely, he was utterly shocked.

The young woman stood exactly where she was, completely unmoved, while Bei Kuang had been thrown violently to the ground. A shocking amount of fresh blood sprayed from his mouth once more.

Lin Xiao was stunned. Thoroughly and completely stunned. He couldn't believe it in his wildest dreams. This delicate, masked young woman's cultivation was even more powerful than Bei Kuang's. Just how heaven-defying was her cultivation?

It wasn't just Lin Xiao. Xiao Shixiong and Zhou Chengding were equally astounded, staring dumbfounded at the scene before them.

However, compared to their shock, no one was more stunned than Bei Kuang himself. He struggled to his feet, his eyes wide with absolute horror as he looked at her.

"Still want to try?" the masked woman asked coldly.

Bei Kuang's heart trembled. The brief exchange made him realize that his opponent's cultivation was extraordinary. No, not just extraordinary—it was terrifying. If he continued to fight, he would undoubtedly be the one to suffer.

With that thought, Bei Kuang shook his head.

"Fine. In that case, I'll spare you," the masked woman said coldly.

Expressionless, Lin Xiao walked toward Zhou Chengding. He had said earlier that Zhou Chengding had to die today. Lin Xiao always kept his word.

Seeing Lin Xiao approach, Zhou Chengding began to tremble, terror instantly filling his eyes. Just moments ago, when Bei Kuang was on the verge of killing Lin Xiao, Zhou Chengding had been laughing, thinking he was finally safe. But unexpectedly, in the time it took to brew a cup of tea, the tables had turned dramatically.

Lin Xiao's face was a blank mask, but Zhou Chengding didn't dare even look at it. With every step Lin Xiao took, Zhou Chengding's body shook more violently. The immense fear, coupled with the terrifying pressure, was too much. After less than three seconds, he collapsed to his knees.

He began to kowtow frantically. "Lin Xiao, I... I was wrong! I'm a complete idiot! I won't court death again, I swear I'll never send anyone after you again!"

Lin Xiao looked down on him as if he were a dog, his expression still unchanged. He was just about to lash out with a kick to finish him when Bei Kuang suddenly roared in fury.

"Kid, if you dare kill Zhou Chengding today, I, Bei Kuang, swear I will tear you to shreds one day!"

Lin Xiao turned to glance at him, seeing Bei Kuang glaring with eyes that seemed ready to pop from their sockets.

Lin Xiao smiled.

The next second, his foot shot out like lightning, and Zhou Chengding's head exploded.

BOOM!

Bei Kuang was instantly incandescent with rage. He was so furious that his entire body trembled violently. If he could, he would kill this beggar right here and now. But he didn't dare. At least not yet. The masked woman was watching him with an indifferent gaze, and he knew that if he made a move, she would deliver a fatal blow.

Though seething, he didn't dare act rashly.

"Good. Very good," Bei Kuang said venomously. "You've made an enemy of me today, kid. I hope your luck holds out forever."

After spitting out those words, he gave Lin Xiao one last, deep look, as if to burn his image into his mind. Then, seething with boundless killing intent and fury, Bei Kuang vanished without a trace.

"My Lord, should I report today's events to the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Machine Pavilion?" Xiao Shixiong asked quietly. Xiao Shixiong belonged to the Heavenly Machine Pavilion. Although his title as King of the Southern Town was granted by the Human Emperor, his true loyalty lay with the Pavilion.

"No need," Lin Xiao said indifferently.

To be honest, Lin Xiao knew Xiao Shixiong wanted to report this to his master out of concern that Bei Kuang would come after him. But as far as Lin Xiao was concerned, Bei Kuang's cultivation meant nothing to him. It wasn't that he had become so arrogant as to disregard everyone, but rather he felt that if he couldn't even handle a mere Bei Kuang, what right did he have to call himself the Dragon Lord?

Seeing Lin Xiao refuse, Xiao Shixiong grew anxious. "My Lord, that Bei Kuang's cultivation..."

Lin Xiao cut him off. "It's fine. I'll handle it. Now, this mess is yours to clean up. I don't want anyone knowing what happened here."

Xiao Shixiong nodded firmly, a terrifying killing intent immediately flaring in his eyes.

After giving his instructions to Xiao Shixiong, Lin Xiao walked over to the masked woman. "May I know my savior's name?" he asked earnestly.

"Shen Jingzhe," she replied coldly.

"A fine name. Miss Shen, thank you for saving me today. Tell me, how can I repay you?"

Her captivating eyes stared coldly at Lin Xiao. "You really want to repay me?"

Lin Xiao nodded. His master had always taught him to understand and repay kindness.

"Alright. Then kill yourself."

Lin Xiao froze for a second, then chuckled. "Miss, that's not a very funny joke."

"Who's joking with you?"

His smile vanished. What was going on? She had just saved him, and now, in the blink of an eye, she was telling him to take his own life?

Seeing the confusion clouding Lin Xiao's eyes, Shen Jingzhe stated coldly, "Don't be mistaken. I came here to kill you."

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