Lin Xiao hung up the phone with his Second Master. His mind was racing as he pondered what kind of treasure Su Qingning's family could possibly possess.

A treasure so valuable it would compel a Martial Artist of the Martial King Level to infiltrate their family and lie in wait for so many years. Judging by the duration of Deng Bingzhong's subterfuge, the Su family's treasure had to be extraordinary. Otherwise, he wouldn't have lurked for so long. But what could it be?

A sudden stroke of insight flashed through his mind. Could it be the Map of Mountains and Rivers? But he immediately dismissed the thought. His First Master had told him the Map of Mountains and Rivers was a peerless treasure. Before the Su family's decline, they were nothing more than a second-tier clan. How could a family with their background possibly possess such an artifact?

After mulling it over for a while longer without any new ideas, Lin Xiao decided he would just have to ask Su Qingning later.

Just then, the door to the security room was pushed open and a graceful figure flashed inside. Lin Xiao snapped back to reality. When he saw the masked girl before him, he felt a headache coming on. After all, not only was this girl's cultivation terrifyingly high, but she was also here to kill him. The newcomer was, of course, Shen Jingzhe.

Their eyes met. Shen Jingzhe's beautiful, chilling gaze locked onto Lin Xiao.

"We meet again," she said coldly.

"Yes, we do. What, you still want to kill me?"

"That's right."

"Come on, Shen Jingzhe. We have no quarrel between us. Why are you so determined to kill me?" Lin Xiao asked, annoyed.

"No comment."

Truthfully, Shen Jingzhe didn't know the reason herself. Her master had ordered her to kill him, issuing a death command: this beggar had to be eliminated, no matter the cost.

Lin Xiao was speechless.

Shen Jingzhe then asked coldly, "I heard you were once only a step away from being unrivaled. Why are you merely at the Divine Martial Realm now?"

Her glacial tone washed over him, carrying a bone-deep chill.

"That just shows your sources aren't reliable."

Her gaze on Lin Xiao grew even colder.

"It doesn't matter. Your cultivation level is irrelevant to me. If your cultivation is high, killing you will take a little more effort. If it's trash, it will take less. Now, what are your last words?"

"You can kill me, but at least give me a reason, right?"

"I'll tell you in your final moments," Shen Jingzhe said coldly.

"But I want to know now!"

"Then no comment."

"Shen Jingzhe, what's your cultivation level now?" Lin Xiao asked again.

"No comment."

Lin Xiao was getting frustrated.

"Shen Jingzhe, do you dare give me three months? After that, we can have our showdown."

"What, are you trying to stall for time?" Shen Jingzhe asked coldly.

Lin Xiao said grumpily, "Stall for time? Bullshit. You're right, this young master really was just one step away from being unrivaled. It's just that I had a little accident, which is why my cultivation is only at the Divine Martial Realm now. But give me three months, and my cultivation will be fully restored. How about we settle things then?"

"Sorry to disappoint you, but I'm here to kill you, not to compare cultivation levels. Why you lost your power is none of my concern. If you think I'm bullying the weak, I admit it. You can just call it bad luck," Shen Jingzhe said indifferently.

Lin Xiao goaded her, "What, you're not confident in your own cultivation? Afraid you won't be able to beat me in three months?"

"Your taunts are useless against me," Shen Jingzhe said coldly.

Lin Xiao was at a loss for words.

This woman is a real monster. It's one thing for her cultivation to be monstrous, but her intelligence is off the charts too. This left Lin Xiao at a complete loss as to how to deal with her.

The main problem is that I really can't beat her right now. Otherwise, why would I be living this stifled life? I would have taken her down long ago.

As they were locked in a stalemate, Lin Xiao suddenly noticed a faint black line on Shen Jingzhe's forehead. The line was slowly spreading toward the center of her brows. That's a sign of poisoning.

"Shen Jingzhe, have you been poisoned?" Lin Xiao asked.

The moment he spoke, Shen Jingzhe's heart skipped a beat. A flicker of astonishment crossed her chillingly beautiful eyes. Indeed, she was surprised. She hadn't expected this beggar to see that she was poisoned.

Lin Xiao smiled. "How about this: I cure your poison, and you give me three months. Deal?"

"Tell me, how did you know I was poisoned?" Shen Jingzhe countered coldly.

"I'm a doctor. Of course, 'doctor' is just the most insignificant of my many identities," Lin Xiao explained.

"Then how will you cure me?" she asked again.

"First, give me your wrist. I'll diagnose the poison and then decide on the best way to cure you."

"Do you really think that's possible?" Shen Jingzhe asked coldly.

Although Shen Jingzhe was new to the martial world, she knew full well that the moment she offered her wrist to this beggar-like man, he would seize her vital pulse points without a second thought. Then, she would be the one to die.

"What, you don't trust me? Shen Jingzhe, my medical skills are unparalleled. Besides, with your insane level of cultivation, what could I possibly do to you?"

Shen Jingzhe's gaze grew colder still. "My master was right. You truly are incredibly treacherous."

"What, are you worried I'll seize your vital pulse points if you give me your wrist?"

Shen Jingzhe looked at him coldly and countered, "What do you think?"

Lin Xiao was speechless.

"Who is your master?" This was a crucial piece of information for Lin Xiao. If he just knew who her master was, this situation might not be so complicated.

"No comment," Shen Jingzhe stated coldly.

"Shen Jingzhe, I really can cure your poison!" Lin Xiao tried again, hoping to buy himself a chance.

"I am indeed poisoned," she said coldly. "But frankly, my poison can only be cured by Dragon Blood. So stop wasting your time. It's useless."

Lin Xiao, however, was secretly amused. Because my blood *is* Dragon Blood.

"Shen Jingzhe, I'd say it's your lucky day. I happen to know where to find some Dragon Blood," Lin Xiao said with a laugh.

He didn't tell her that his own blood was Dragon Blood. She was here to kill him, after all. If a secret of that magnitude were to be leaked, who knew what kind of chaos would erupt.

"Why don't you just claim to be the Dragon Lord himself?" Shen Jingzhe said, her voice like frost.

Lin Xiao just smiled. "Maybe I am."

"Can you make an even more outrageous boast?" Shen Jingzhe asked coldly.

Lin Xiao fell silent.

"Out with it. What are your last words?" Shen Jingzhe clearly had no intention of wasting any more time.

Seeing the murderous intent in her eyes, Lin Xiao knew she could deliver a fatal blow at any moment. Words were now useless. It looks like I'll have to rely on the Dragon Bodyguard.

"Fine. If you insist on killing me, I'll give you a chance. You can hit me with one punch. If that single punch doesn't kill me, you have to give up. How about it?"

"Are you sure?" Shen Jingzhe looked at Lin Xiao, her eyes cold.

"I'm sure."

"Good. You said it yourself."

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