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At this moment, the street was bustling with activity, and most people seemed unaware that Ziren was still at the White Jade Escort Agency.
Lingfeng had changed into a young master's outfit, holding a paper fan in his hand and wearing a young master's crown on his head, looking quite dashing and remarkable.
To avoid being recognized by the people from the White Jade Escort Agency, Lingfeng had asked Er to circle around the agency, claiming he wanted to take a good look at the sights of the town.
Er had received many benefits from Lingfeng in the past, so he was now obedient to Lingfeng's wishes and naturally followed his arrangements.
The two of them circled around the White Jade Escort Agency and then made their way from the west of the town to Southern Town. The scene in Southern Town was quite different from other directions; it was evidently more subdued.
"Er Ge, why is it so quiet here?" Lingfeng asked in confusion.
Er looked around as if guarding against thieves and said, "Because the people from the White Jade Escort Agency often come here to cause trouble. Over time, no one comes here anymore!"
Lingfeng felt curious; with such a large estate, the White Jade Escort Agency could easily buy out all of Southern Town. Why would they still come here to stir up trouble?
Just as he was pondering this, they suddenly heard a commotion coming from around the corner ahead.
Er seemed to have some unspoken concerns and sighed helplessly. "Young Master, it seems this isn't the right time. We should leave and come back another day!"
Lingfeng shook his paper fan and revealed a mischievous smile, realizing that something might have happened with the White Horse King. In this town, the only ones who could act recklessly were the people from the White Jade Escort Agency. He immediately said to Second Clerk, "Er Ge, you go back first. I will return shortly!"
"But, Young Master..." Second Clerk hesitated.
Lingfeng raised an eyebrow and smiled, taking out two pieces of silver. "Get me some food and drinks. You can keep the rest of the money for yourself. I’ll bring back the White Horse King for dinner later!"
"But..."
"Ah~~! Er Ge, don’t worry; nothing will happen!" Before Er could finish his sentence, Lingfeng interjected.
With no other choice, he walked away, glancing back three times.
Lingfeng saw the Second Clerk walk away before sneaking around the corner to take a look inside.
It turned out that behind the corner was a stable, and in front of the stable was a courtyard where seven or eight people stood, including a disheveled man who looked unkempt and dirty. His clothes were so tattered and his hair so messy that it was impossible to see his face clearly.
The other seven people were clearly lackeys of the White Jade Escort Agency. One of the Bared Teeth members shouted at the man, "White Horse King, just obediently come to our escort agency to help tame horses. In the future, you'll naturally have good food and drink. Why must you be so stubborn?"
"Exactly..."
"Exactly..." some others echoed.
"Let me tell you!" Bared Teeth continued, "Our Bounty Master is willing to take notice of you; that's giving you face. Don't refuse a toast only to drink punishment wine. It won't end well for anyone!"
"So he is the White Horse King?" Lingfeng was somewhat surprised. He had originally thought that even if the White Horse King wasn't a refined gentleman, he should at least be an elderly man dressed in fine clothes. He didn't expect him to be such a down-and-out figure.
The White Horse King remained silent, taking a gentle sip from the gourd in his hand.
"Hey, White Horse King, at least give me a sign! Acting mute like this isn't what a gentleman would do!" Bared Teeth said angrily, revealing his large teeth even more, making him look like a rabid dog ready to bite.
In the stable stood a white horse, which was the same one Lingfeng had ridden before.
At this moment, the horse was restlessly stamping its hooves on the ground, seemingly impatient, snorting threateningly through its nose.
"Ah, you beast! Are you not convinced? Damn it, do you still want to be treated like a grandpa's pet!" Seeing that he couldn't intimidate the White Horse King, Bared Teeth decided to vent his anger on the horse. He then drew a knife and pointed it at the White Horse King, saying, "I've warned you before; if you don't agree today, I will kill one of your horses. Counting this time, I've already killed nineteen of your horses. If you agree now, I’ll let you enjoy a prosperous future. If not, don’t blame me for being heartless; today your last horse will also become my meal!"
"Nineteen horses?" Lingfeng couldn't help but feel shocked. According to Bared Teeth's words, the White Horse King once had twenty intelligent horses, but now only one remained; all the others had become meals for those from the White Jade Escort Agency?
Lingfeng could hardly tolerate these cruel individuals any longer. At this moment, he could also guess why the White Horse King had fallen so low; it was likely due to losing something dear to him, which had caused a significant blow to his spirit.
Bared Teeth seemed to have lost patience, giving everyone a glance as he walked towards the stable.
Lingfeng stood at the corner, clearly seeing White Horse King's violently trembling hands. The liquor from the gourd spilled from White Horse King's mouth, a manifestation of his unexpressed pain.
“White Horse King, I will count to three. If you regret it now, it’s still not too late!” Bared Teeth issued his final ultimatum. “One,” the air fell silent as everyone awaited White Horse King's response.
However, White Horse King seemed to suddenly calm down; his previously trembling hands gradually stilled, and the murky liquid slowly flowed into White Horse King's mouth.
Bared Teeth gasped for breath, feeling that White Horse King's indifference had completely destroyed his face. In fact, he had no face left to speak of; as a lackey of White Phoenix Mountain, what face did he have left?
“Two!” Bared Teeth quickly raised his hand. The white horse in the stable remained unafraid, quietly closing its eyes, awaiting the arrival of death.
“In the next life…” Finally, White Horse King's voice broke the silence.
Bared Teeth seemed to see a glimmer of hope and was about to lower the knife in his hand when he heard White Horse King say, “In this life, I cannot properly provide for you. In the next life, you will be human, and I will be a horse!”
Everyone was stunned, realizing that White Horse King was speaking to the white horse. The horse let out a joyful neigh, as if death was a form of liberation; all it hoped for was a brighter future in the next life!
Bared Teeth was utterly enraged; his hand gripping the knife trembled violently, flames igniting in his eyes as if White Horse King's words were an insult to him.
The blazing sun shone high above, and birds were silent. The entire world seemed on the brink of destruction; that kind of silence and solemnity could be felt by everyone. One person and one horse shared such sincere feelings, but what about between people? Perhaps apart from exploitation, true friendship barely existed!
At this moment, Lingfeng seemed to suddenly understand some truth; in his anger, his gaze turned purple. The whole world appeared evil in Lingfeng's eyes.
He then recalled Evil Thoughts. What meaning did this world hold? Was it merely about such conflicts? Bullying the weak and survival of the fittest?
Lingfeng felt a sudden irony; Bared Teeth's face gradually transformed into a punching bag. That punching bag seemed to be grinning at Lingfeng, eagerly awaiting him to deliver a heavy blow.
“Kill him; only then can you free White Horse King…”
A distant voice echoed from Lingfeng's heart, not his own thoughts. Lingfeng was acutely aware that he had stirred the Evil Thoughts.
"Kill him, kill him..."
Evil Thoughts continuously incited Lingfeng, that vague feeling driving him to madness.
Unconsciously, Lingfeng thought of many people: Ling Xueer, Azure Vine, the Sect Leader, Mei... they were all his friends. He was not alone; why should he feel as if the world were about to end?
Lingfeng quietly advised himself, and his gaze gradually returned to its original state. Although this moment felt long, it had only taken a brief second!
"Stop!"
Bared Teeth's knife was just about to pierce the white horse's neck when he suddenly heard an enraged shout, causing his hands to freeze in mid-air. Looking towards the sound, he saw a young nobleman standing outside the fence.
"Huh?" Bared Teeth scratched his head, unable to recall who this person was, and asked, "Whose kid are you to dare interrupt your grandpa's business?"
Hearing Bared Teeth's tone ignited Lingfeng's anger. He stepped forward two paces and coldly said, "What a big mouth you have; do you not want that foul mouth of yours anymore?"
Bared Teeth was slightly taken aback. He looked at his surrounding brothers and suddenly burst into laughter, spitting everywhere. "You really don't understand, kid. In all of Bai Family Town, there isn't anyone who fears us Bounty Masters!"
"Hmph!" Lingfeng snorted coldly, the corner of his mouth curling slightly. "White Phoenix Mountain is in peril; I want to see what capabilities you still have!"
"You..." Bared Teeth widened his eyes, his ugly face becoming even more sinister and terrifying. He gradually raised the knife in his hand and viciously said, "Since you want to live no longer, your grandpa will send you off!" With that, he charged at Lingfeng.
Lingfeng revealed a barely noticeable smile. The paper fan in his hand suddenly flew out, and then there was a muffled thud as time seemed to freeze at that moment!
Everyone, including the White Horse King, stared in shock at Bared Teeth.
And Bared Teeth looked incredulously at his chest as blood gushed forth like a fountain, soaking his clothes. The source was the paper fan embedded in his chest.
"Thud!"
After a moment, Bared Teeth lay still.
The other six looked terrified, glancing at each other for a while before attempting to bypass Lingfeng and escape.
"Hmph!" Lingfeng scoffed, saying, "How could I let you bullies go unpunished!"
Then, a stone appeared in Lingfeng's hand. Before those people could take a step, the stone was already filled with Spiritual Energy.
Lingfeng quickly recited a few lines of Incantation, and the stone suddenly glimmered, flying rapidly around those individuals before returning to Lingfeng's hand. The others stood frozen in place, clutching their necks tightly, but it was too late. Except for one person, the other five had collapsed lifelessly.
"You... you..." that person looked at Lingfeng in terror, the wound on his neck leaving him little room to speak.
"You can still live for a while. Take this opportunity to hurry back to the White Jade Escort Agency and inform White Phoenix Mountain that I will spare his life for now. In the future, once I have completed my tasks, I will naturally come for his head. Also, have him send the Pharmaceutical King Demon Lord back to Herb Hall; otherwise, I will break his dog legs first!" Lingfeng's voice was icy, devoid of any emotion.
The man dared not linger, clutching his neck wound as he hurriedly fled!
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