Zhao Ya seemed to have truly listened, his eyes turning dim and eventually starting to close.

Wu Bao’Er silently laughed upon seeing this.

Although this guy was indeed very cautious, his strength was ultimately too weak.

Then Wu Bao’Er extended her slender fingers, slowly sliding towards the center of Zhao Ya’s back.

As long as she released her true power from her fingertips, the heart would immediately stop.

And afterward, no one would be able to detect any clues, just as if it were sudden cardiac death.

Though it was somewhat a pity.

After all, in the rules Wu Bao’Er set for herself, a prey of Zhao Ya’s level shouldn’t be killed off so easily.

She should at least toy with him for a while, then pierce his Kidney Essence point, causing him to die of exhaustion.

But time was running out now, and being in the city brought many inconveniences, so Wu Bao’Er simply went for the kill.

However, just as her true power was about to be released from her fingertips, Zhao Ya’s heart suddenly thudded violently like a drumbeat.

The force of the countershock directly repelled Wu Bao’Er’s finger, and then Zhao Ya, who was supposed to be enveloped by Witch Snake True Power and trapped in an unconscious stupor, suddenly turned around and swung a punch at Wu Bao’Er’s astonished face.

The Immovable Ming King Fist is nearly invincible at such a close range.

Seeing it was about to smash Wu Bao’Er’s head, Wu Bao’Er suddenly let out a sharp screech at this moment.

The screech was extremely piercing whilst the Witch Snake True Power surged furiously, like a giant snake’s tail, wrapping layer upon layer around Zhao Ya’s fist, trying to dissipate its power.

But in the next instant, Zhao Ya’s eyes suddenly turned pure black, and the already fierce power of the punch once again surged.

Boom.

With a dull sound, a huge shock wave rapidly spread out, directly collapsing the courtyard walls on both sides of the alleyway.

Amidst the rising dust.

Two figures, one in front of the other, rushed out at an incredible speed.

But unlike earlier when Zhao Ya was ahead, pursued by Wu Bao’Er.

This time the roles reversed, with Wu Bao’Er running crazily in front, and Zhao Ya chasing behind.

Their speeds were both to the extreme, in the blink of an eye, they dashed out of the not-too-big Qujiang City.

Outside the city lay the vast Qujiang River.

Seeing Zhao Ya relentlessly chasing from behind, Wu Bao’Er simply turned and charged upstream along the Qujiang River.

Zhao Ya closely followed, with no intention of giving up.

To be honest, Zhao Ya still felt a bit shaken up to this point.

Because Wu Bao’Er’s methods were simply too bizarre.

Earlier, Zhao Ya even felt that behind him was not a person but a giant python.

Moreover, Wu Bao’Er’s true power was incredibly terrifying.

Slick, cold.

Even though he only came into contact with it briefly, the flow of Qi and blood within his body greatly slowed.

If it weren’t for Zhao Ya’s strong organ talents, if it weren’t for quietly unblocking the Ren and Du Meridians.

He might have really been caught in Wu Bao’Er’s trap just now.

It could be said, this was likely the most perilous encounter since Zhao Ya entered the path.

One can imagine Zhao Ya’s anger at this moment.

Wu Bao’Er was also cursing the man who provided her information nonstop.

Saying he’s only Fifth Realm, yet that punch just now clearly had True Power surging, isn’t this Meridian Opening?

Not only that, my Witch Snake Fury’s gathered true power blocked Zhao Ya’s punch.

But unexpectedly, Zhao Ya had a trump card too, those suddenly black eyes and the surge in momentum left a deep impression on Wu Bao’Er.

At this moment, Wu Bao’Er’s speed was gradually slowing down.

It’s because the countershock from that punch earlier caused Wu Bao’Er some internal injuries.

Though not too serious, it affected Wu Bao’Er’s speed nonetheless at this critical moment.

By comparison, Zhao Ya, who followed behind, maintained his speed steadily, even appearing to have strength to spare.

Wu Bao’Er knew that if she continued running like this, she would inevitably lose.

So gritting her teeth, she suddenly stopped in her tracks, then turned to look at Zhao Ya.

"Must you chase me to the end?" Wu Bao’Er asked, with an uncertain expression.

Zhao Ya’s expression was cold as he replied indifferently: "Don’t get it wrong, you came to kill me, now you’re saying I’m chasing you to the end, are you trying to have it all your way with words?"

As he spoke, Zhao Ya circulated his Qi and blood, secretly cocking his hand crossbow, already prepared to fire.

Zhao Ya was extremely wary of this woman in front of him.

Because that slick, cold restraint just now was too disgusting, he had no desire to experience it again.

If possible, it would be best to deal with her using the hand crossbow.

Seemingly realizing Zhao Ya was waiting for an opportunity.

Wu Bao’Er’s figure continuously shifted, to guard against a sudden attack.

"I’m acting on orders too, now that I know your strength is beyond what I can handle, I will naturally retreat. Why don’t we pretend this never happened?"

"How can you say it never happened?"

"It’s simple, I won’t reveal anything about you, and you don’t mention having fought me either."

"Ha, do you think I would believe you?" Zhao Ya sneered.

"You will, because you should understand, both of us have cards yet to be played, our strengths are evenly matched. Continuing to fight would lead to mutual destruction, I imagine that’s not what you want."

Zhao Ya remained silent, finally nodding as he said: "I can refrain from mentioning you, but how will you ensure not to mention me?"

"Rest assured, your greatest secret is that you’ve opened your meridians. I absolutely won’t leak it; it won’t benefit me either."

"So how do you report back on the mission?" Zhao Ya asked.

"You don’t need to worry about that, I have my ways, but before that, could you stop giving me poison?"

"Just in the time we’ve been talking, you’ve poisoned me at least twenty times. Aren’t you tired?" Wu Bao’Er said helplessly.

Zhao Ya showed no embarrassment, calmly replying: "I had to try, in case it worked."

"The Witch Snake Power I cultivate is immune to most poisons, your tricks can’t affect me. So now, let’s each take a step back and part ways, alright?" Wu Bao’Er said.

"Fine, I’ll count to three, then we both step back."

"Alright." Wu Bao’Er nodded.

"One!"

Even before finishing the sentence, Zhao Ya raised his hand and pulled the trigger of the hand crossbow aimed at Wu Bao’Er.

At the same time, Wu Bao’Er was also unwilling to be outdone, throwing something at Zhao Ya.

The hand crossbow Zhao Ya carried was crafted by a master of the Mechanical Sect, extremely well-made, so when the trigger was pulled there was no unnecessary vibration; only a black shadow could be seen rushing at high speed towards Wu Bao’Er.

Meanwhile, the object Wu Bao’Er threw at Zhao Ya was equally quick.

And as it reached mid-air, it suddenly exploded.

Boom.

Along the banks of Qujiang, flames soared into the sky.

Wu Bao’Er groaned, clutching her pierced left abdomen, gritting her teeth in anger.

"Despicable!"

Then she turned and dashed towards Qujiang.

At the same time, Zhao Ya rolled several times in the sandpit, quickly extinguishing the flames on his body, and then sprinted after her without hesitation.

With a splash, Wu Bao’Er jumped into Qujiang and disappeared.

Zhao Ya walked on the water, using the Stepping on Snow Without Leaving Traces body technique to pursue along the waterline for several hundred meters, but ultimately couldn’t find any trace of Wu Bao’Er, forcing him to reluctantly abandon the chase.

When he came ashore, not even the hems of his shoes were wet.

Arriving at the explosion site, Zhao Ya saw countless holes covering the nearby trees, feeling a twinge of fear.

If he hadn’t reacted swiftly, diving into the sandpit last second before the explosion, this blast would have injured him.

These holes were likely caused by adding steel grit into it.

This was practically a reinforced-hand grenade.

Zhao Ya once again felt a strong sense of crisis.

Because this time, Wu Bao’Er, whether in strength or tactics, was the strongest enemy he’d faced since crossing over.

Though Guo Luming and Guan Xuejiang were more formidable, they bore no hostility towards him.

Even Yu Zhang he’d fought before might have been stronger in terms of strength and realm than Wu Bao’Er.

But in terms of unfathomably strange tactics, Wu Bao’Er was unparalleled.

Of course, it also had to do with Zhao Ya not having truly opened his Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian aside from the Ren and Du Meridians, otherwise, he could’ve left Wu Bao’Er in Qujiang City with that punch.