With another swing of the Jiu Yang Sword, the spiritual energy in his Dantian surged, and he struck down with a single blow. A tearing sound echoed as the energy barrier outside shattered, leaving a small cut on his resilient arm.
Yun Fan's surprise deepened; despite exerting considerable effort, he had only managed to inflict a minor wound. The Vajra Refinement Technique was indeed powerful; even at its first level, it had significantly enhanced his defense. If he were to cultivate it to the second level, even if he went all out, he would likely only sustain minor injuries instead of serious ones.
Just as Yun Fan was reflecting on this, a shout came from outside the courtyard.
Hearing that familiar voice, Yun Fan immediately stood up and pushed open the door. Zhou Da Cong entered with a smile, hurriedly saying, "Yun Fan, I have some news about Qian Mian Gong Zi that I've managed to uncover."
"Two days ago, a stranger arrived in Blood Demon City. His cultivation is quite impressive, around the mid-stage of the Xuan Yuan Realm. He is currently hiding in an inn within the city. This person could very well be Qian Mian Gong Zi."
"It seems that the recent commotion has forced him to hide in Blood Demon Valley to avoid being hunted down by experts from the court."
Upon hearing this, excitement spread across Yun Fan's face. He hadn't expected Qian Mian Gong Zi to be so close; this would save him a lot of trouble. If he had been hiding in another city, attempting to kill Qian Mian Gong Zi might have drawn the ire of other forces. But now that it was in Blood Demon City, he felt no reservations about taking action.
Zhou Da Cong continued with a grin, "Yun Fan, you need to act quickly. This person is very cautious; if he senses someone following him, he will definitely leave Blood Demon City. It won't be easy to find him elsewhere."
Yun Fan nodded and asked, "Which inn is Qian Mian Gong Zi hiding in? I can strike now and eliminate him."
Zhou Da Cong replied, "It's one of the inns in the city."
Yun Fan raised an eyebrow, his tone growing impatient as he pressed on, "What do you mean 'one of the inns'? At this point, stop wasting time with vague answers! Which specific inn?"
Zhou Da Cong scratched his head awkwardly, looking somewhat aggrieved as he muttered under his breath.
Yun Fan's expression darkened as he glanced at the peculiar name of the inn. Without wasting any time, he stepped out of the courtyard and headed towards an inn located within the city.
Inside one of the inns, a young man with an ordinary appearance sat in a corner, dressed in plain linen clothes. He sipped tea while keeping a vigilant eye on his surroundings.
He had been on the run for thousands of miles, fleeing from the Great Qin Kingdom to Blood Demon Valley, all to escape the relentless pursuit of the imperial court. He had committed numerous crimes that had enraged the authorities, leading to a bounty on his head. Now, he was nothing more than a rat scurrying away from danger.
Yet, a hint of nostalgia flickered in his eyes as he licked his lips, revealing a sense of lingering satisfaction. The city lord's wife was still captivating, her figure alluring, especially with her fiery temperament that suited his tastes perfectly. Even though he was being hunted, he felt it was worth it; once this turmoil passed, he would be free to indulge in pleasure again.
As he scanned the room, a thought crossed his mind. Since entering this inn, he sensed that someone might be following him, which heightened his wariness. However, he reassured himself that the city lord was none other than Blood Demon Elder, notorious for his ruthless reputation. No one dared to engage in violence within the city, so he didn't have to worry too much about immediate danger.
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