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Chapter 129: Chapter 129: The Top Grade Among Women
"It’s him... he’s here!"
Upon hearing the laughter, Han Family’s young lady Han Qing turned pale, clinging tightly to the Han Family Head, her delicate body trembling slightly.
Swoosh!
A gentle breeze swept across Han Family Square.
By the collapsed courtyard wall, two Han Family servants, along with Huang Shi, were clearing rubble when they suddenly felt a rush of cold air. Glancing to their side, they realized a young man had appeared inexplicably.
The youth wore green robes and held a bloodstained dagger in hand. His narrow eyes exuded an arrogant and sinister aura.
"You..."
Huang Shi’s heart filled with alarm, attempting to speak yet unable to utter any sound.
In the following instant.
Splurt! Splurt! Splurt!
Blood sprayed, and the heads of Huang Shi and the two Han Family servants detached from their necks, rolling onto the ground!
"When did this happen!"
"So fast!"
Everyone present gasped in shock, their eyes filled with terror.
Nearly no one had noticed the green-robed youth’s arrival, much less the moment he struck them down!
The enemy seemed like the wind, coming and going without a trace!
"Such incredible speed!"
Luoxia Sect’s female disciple Yang Zhixuan’s brows furrowed slightly.
For a martial artist at the Transcendence Realm Fifth Layer, the opponent’s speed was indeed extraordinarily fast!
The Han Family Head stepped forward, glaring angrily at the green-robed youth and speaking gravely: "Shadowless Thief, I’ll give you money! Spare my daughter!"
The green-robed youth twirled his dagger, stepping steadily into the square, a wicked smile on his face:
"I’ve already said, I want both the money and the people! Oh, and about your wife—I’ve taken a liking to her as well. Today, offer her to me too!"
His finger pointed at the beautiful woman standing beside Han Qing, his eyes gleaming with lust.
The alluring woman bore a resemblance to Han Qing—none other than the Han Family Head’s wife!
"You court death!"
The Han Family Head’s eyes blazed with fury as he bowed respectfully to Luo Cheng and his two companions, saying, "I entrust this to you three."
Luo Cheng nodded slightly.
Beside him, Yang Zhixuan said firmly, "Family Head Han, rest assured. Since I’ve taken this task, I will give it my all. This degenerate thief will die today!"
"Such arrogance! Who are you to meddle in my affairs!"
The green-robed youth noticed Yang Zhixuan, his eyes brightening as the gleam of wickedness intensified.
Although she was only just of age, Yang Zhixuan’s figure was striking, her colorful dress accentuating her curves—youthful yet radiant, like a budding lily. Compared to Han Qing, she possessed an even more dazzling charm.
Yang Zhixuan unsheathed her sword, her voice icy and sharp: "Outer Disciple of Luoxia Sect, Yang Zhixuan!"
"A disciple of the Three Great Sects!"
The green-robed youth squinted his eyes.
Throughout his time wandering the martial world, he had been pursued countless times. Yet, he always acted cautiously, appearing in smaller towns and avoiding attention. This was his first encounter with a disciple from the Three Great Sects.
"Seems like I’ll need to find a new hunting ground!"
Shadowless Thief calculated inwardly.
Half a year ago, Shadowless Thief stumbled upon an uncanny technique from the corpse of an unknown victim.
Though the technique was only Four-star Grade, it allowed cultivation via Yin Yang Union, extracting a woman’s Pure Yin Essence Qi for rapid enhancement! Its speed surpassed even Five-star Techniques!
In less than six months, Shadowless Thief had harmed dozens of women, leading to his cultivation surging—from Body Tempering Realm to his current level!
Yang Zhixuan, observing his flickering gaze, mistook it for fear. Her voice turned cold:
"Will you end yourself, or shall I do it personally?"
"Haha, end myself? You disciples from the Three Great Sects are far too conceited! Today, I’ll capture all of you, then change my identity and flee far away. When that time comes, who’ll be able to stop me?"
Shadowless Thief laughed sinisterly, his gaze fixed on Yang Zhixuan as he licked his lips:
"People often say that Luoxia Sect’s female disciples bathe in Spiritual Springs day and night—their skin is as smooth as white jade, their breath fragrant like orchids, their scent intoxicating. They’re considered top-grade women! Today, I’ll find out if the rumors are true!"
"Despicable scoundrel!"
Yang Zhixuan, a prodigy of Luoxia Sect, had never endured such humiliation. Her anger flared—eyes sharp with killing intent—as she turned to Luo Cheng:
"Luo Cheng, leave him to me! Let’s split the reward in half. Deal?"
The task required delivering Shadowless Thief’s head.
As his head was singular, only one person could claim the reward.
Others involved would merely complete a sect task.
Ninety thousand silvers meant little to Luo Cheng, so he nodded:
"Fine. But be cautious—he’s no ordinary opponent."
Since earlier, Luo Cheng had been closely observing Shadowless Thief.
Though he appeared to be at Transcendence Realm Fifth Layer, his aura carried peculiarities.
Moreover, despite knowing they were disciples of the Three Great Sects, he remained unabashedly bold—either crazily arrogant or supremely confident in his strength.
"Don’t worry. Since he enjoys tormenting women, today I’ll let him taste the wrath of one!"
Yang Zhixuan’s tone was frosty, stepping forward with her sword in hand.
"Haha, little beauty, don’t be so hostile. Soon, I’ll have you begging for mercy, experiencing heaven’s bliss! Perhaps then, you’ll even plead for more..."
Shadowless Thief laughed wickedly, his depraved eyes shamelessly wandering over Yang Zhixuan’s exposed skin.
Yang Zhixuan blushed furiously at the obscene remarks:
"Filthy scoundrel, perish!"
With an angry shout, Yang Zhixuan’s treasure sword trembled, thrusting toward Shadowless Thief. 𝔫𝖔𝖛𝖕𝖚𝔟.𝖈𝖔𝔪
In an instant, the sword’s radiance flowed like water, rippling faintly in the air—dreamlike, dazzling, blurring the senses!
Calling upon her Falling Flower Sword Technique, a Four-star Sword Technique, Yang Zhixuan unleashed radiant, yet deadly movements!
"Why such haste, little beauty..."
Shadowless Thief let out a faint chuckle, his steps darting sideways as he effortlessly evaded the lights of the sword.
"Think you can run? Frozen Plum Amid Snow!"
Yang Zhixuan shouted sharply, her wrist twisting. Her sword clung close like a shadow, lightning-fast, aiming directly for his throat.
"Such a swift strike!"
The Han Family Head’s eyes gleamed.
Yang Zhixuan’s swordsmanship was unpredictable, sharp, and electric. Among Transcendence Realm Fifth Layer martial artists, her combat prowess was undoubtedly top-tier! Perhaps she’d finish him with a single strike!
Luo Cheng secretly nodded as well.
Yang Zhixuan’s seamless sword skills revealed mastery at the highest tier of Sword Skill level. The next breakthrough would be the Sword Heart Realm!
Nevertheless, Shadowless Thief seemed entirely unfazed—it wouldn’t be so easy to kill him.
Indeed.
Clang!
As the sword light drew near, Shadowless Thief’s figure blurred momentarily, his dagger intercepting the sword with a resonant clash.
"Little beauty, your swordsmanship’s impressive. But against me, you’d best surrender—I wouldn’t want to mar that lovely face of yours."
Shadowless Thief eyed Yang Zhixuan intently, smiling mockingly.
"Damn scoundrel, die already!"
Yang Zhixuan’s anger whitened her face as she leapt forward, wielding her sword in tightly interwoven movements, slashing furiously at him. The crisscrossing flashes of light were nearly imperceptible!
"Haha! If you won’t listen, I’ll just have to roughen you up a bit!"
Shadowless Thief laughed darkly, his gaze sinisterly glowing as his figure suddenly vanished into thin air.
