Chapter 2457: Chapter 2460: Love Gu: Sinister and Vicious Methods (Part 1)

"Stop, I’ll give her to you, but you must release all the hostages!"

Jian Kun dared not gamble with Ling Xiao.

Once Ling Jiaojiao died, Ling Xiao would be unrestrained and truly kill everyone.

"Rest assured, unlike your Sword Clan of shameless folks, I’m a man who keeps his word."

Ling Xiao sneered.

He would certainly keep his promise; he had no desire to kill these weak and vulnerable individuals — everything had been forced upon him by the other party.

As long as they released Ling Jiaojiao, he would naturally let the people go.

Jian Kun pondered over it, and finally allowed Ling Jiaojiao to walk towards Ling Xiao.

"Brother! I’m sorry!"

Ling Jiaojiao knew well that if not for her being held captive, Ling Xiao would never have risked venturing into the Sword Clan and offending so many people.

"It’s nothing to be sorry for; we are siblings after all. Besides, when Jian Liufeng wanted to take you away, I didn’t object. In a way, I’m responsible for this matter too; it’s fine now, anyway."

Ling Xiao gently held Ling Jiaojiao’s hand and said, "You first hide in the Beast Ring. Now that I’ve rescued you, we should leave."

After speaking, he released all the hostages from the Sword Clan.

Jian Kun immediately sent experts to protect those people, not giving Ling Xiao another chance to threaten them.

"Let’s go!"

Ling Xiao coldly glanced at Jian Kun, then spoke to Lin Ruoxian and the others.

This departure might mean leaving Eight Immortals Mountain, for today he completely offended the Sword Clan and likely has no place there anymore.

But he would definitely return to make the Sword Clan understand the consequences of offending Ling Xiao.

"Hold on!"

This time, Jian Kun didn’t speak, but Jian Ruchao did.

"Ling Xiao, you’ve created chaos at the Sword Clan’s wedding, killing many Sword Clan martial artists and committing heinous acts. My Reward Good and Punish Evil Hall cannot turn a blind eye.

Today, I’ll capture you and hand you over to the Reward Good and Punish Evil Hall for punishment."

As soon as Jian Ruchao’s voice echoed, the crowd began discussing.

"Heh, I never thought the Sword Clan had this trick up its sleeve. Once Ling Xiao goes to the Reward Good and Punish Evil Hall, won’t Jian Ruchao have the final say? In the end, he won’t escape death."

"It’s rather shameless, but what can you do against the Sword Clan’s might?"

"It’s a pity for the talented Ling Xiao. The Dark Clan hasn’t stepped in to protect him."

"It’s indeed a pity. But he offended the Sword Clan terribly today in his rescue attempt, and he doesn’t seem to have a good relationship with the Dark Clan’s leader. Who would save him?"

Ling Xiao looked indifferently at Jian Kun, "Are you really planning to treat your promises like worthless talk?

Isn’t Jian Ruchao one of the Sword Clan?"

Jian Kun sneered, "I only promised to release the girl, but never agreed to anything else.

Today, you still can’t escape death; don’t think you can walk out of here.

Oh, I forgot to tell you, your sister Ling Jiaojiao has been infected with a ’Love Gu’. For the rest of her life, she can only marry my son Jian Liufeng.

Otherwise, she will surely die. Haha, haha, young man, you’re no match for this old man."

What!

Ling Xiao naturally knew what a Love Gu was.

It’s an extremely sinister insect created to bind a woman to a man, or vice versa.

If the person infected with the Gu chooses to marry someone else, the Gu would rapidly grow and consume the person’s heart, causing them a tragic death.

He never imagined Jian Kun would be so venomous, using such vile methods to trap Ling Jiaojiao.

Of course, Jian Kun conveyed this information secretly, not wanting others to hear.

The old fiend was afraid of disgrace.

But would Ling Xiao let him succeed?

"You filthy old dog, you’re truly outrageously shameless and venomous, using Love Gu to control my sister!"

He cursed aloud.

"Love Gu? Jian Kun truly becomes increasingly shameless with age."

"Indeed, how can anyone dare to marry into the Sword Clan after this?"

"It shows Ling Jiaojiao was truly coerced. Ling Xiao wasn’t wrong in his claims."

"It’s a pity; there are only two ways to undo Love Gu: an antidote, or killing the person connected by the Love Gu, which is Jian Liufeng.

But can Ling Xiao take on Jian Liufeng?"

The crowd sighed deeply.

Amongst the many, there were still those with dignity; Ling Xiao had released the Sword Clan’s captives, but Jian Kun acted shamelessly, leaving them disheartened.

"Old Sword dog, if you hand over the antidote today, I can let bygones be bygones; otherwise, I will kill your son Jian Liufeng!

No, I vow that all Sword Clan martial artists attacking us today will die!"

Ling Xiao gritted his teeth at Jian Kun.

While he no longer had hostages, he relied on the Array Formation and could still escape.

It’s not late to come back for revenge after gaining strength.

Jian Kun initially didn’t want this dirty deed known since such despicable acts can’t be public.

But now that everyone knew, he didn’t care, saying to Ling Xiao, "You want the antidote? Simple. Choose suicide now and let your sister marry my son, then she’ll immediately receive the antidote.

By then, she would be our Sword Clan’s daughter-in-law."

"Utter shamelessness!"

Lin Ruoxian, usually composed, trembled with anger at Jian Kun’s shamelessness today.

Such a vile person, being the leader of the Sword Clan, truly made people blush.

"Hmph, great achievers don’t fuss over trifles! Don’t waste your breath; do as I say or face death!"

Once someone loses face, they can shamelessly say anything.

If it was before, Jian Kun might have hesitated, but now, he was completely indifferent.

"Boss, let’s go fight this old bugger."

Lin Yang was furious beyond measure; he’d seen shameless folks, but never such brazen shamelessness before.

"Hold your horses! In a direct fight, we can’t compete with the Sword Clan; remember, the clan elders are yet to appear."

Ling Xiao, previously unable to rescue Ling Jiaojiao, had been prepared for Jade and Stone Annihilation and dared to attempt anything.

But now, with her safely rescued, they should prioritize escaping safely.

As for the Love Gu antidote, if all else fails, killing Jian Liufeng is an option.

So they’re not entirely cornered.

He looked at Jian Kun, "I, Ling Xiao, came today solely to liberate my sister.

I had no intention of becoming sworn enemies with your Sword Clan. If you hand over the antidote now, past grievances can be erased.

Otherwise, we’ll fight to the death, and I, Ling Xiao, will not rest until I’ve killed all Sword Clan fighters!"

"Ludicrous!"

Jian Kun wouldn’t be swayed by Ling Xiao’s threats.