The sudden sound made the Blackwind Chieftain shiver, hastily looking in the direction the sound came from.

Simultaneously making preparations for defense.

Turning his head to look, under the moonlight, he saw two silhouettes.

A man and a woman.

However, he quickly ignored the man completely.

His gaze entirely focused on the graceful figure in white clothing.

The woman stood there casually, yet appeared so graceful.

The beautiful scenery in the valley, even the moon in the sky, paled in comparison to her.

She seemed like a fairy untouched by the mortal world.

Every frown and smile enough to captivate countless souls.

The Blackwind Chieftain had never imagined meeting such a stunning woman; for a moment, he forgot he was still in danger, his breathing becoming rapid.

His eyes seemed to be drawn by something, unable to look away from that graceful figure.

Ling Xiao stood beside the Moon Lady, gazing coldly at the Blackwind Chieftain.

In his eyes, the words from this person were already the greatest desecration of the Moon Lady.

The Moon Lady, in this life, was named Yue Fanghua.

This was the woman the Blackwind Chieftain spoke of.

Judging by Ling Xiao’s temperament, such a person was unforgivable unto death!

"Have you seen enough?"

Ling Xiao’s killing intent spread in his heart, making his voice chillingly icy.

This surprised Yue Fanghua, standing beside him; she found it strange that this man felt a special affinity despite meeting her for the first time.

More importantly, he cared about her so much?

That care was not simply as a protector but from deep within his heart, a genuine concern and love.

"Does he know me? What connection do we have?"

Yue Fanghua wondered more.

"Kid, I’m looking at the woman; it’s none of your damn business! Though I don’t know how you snuck into my group, considering you brought such a big beauty, I’ll spare your life. Get lost!"

The Blackwind Chieftain was in a good mood, even his usual murderous nature seemed different.

He wanted to let Ling Xiao go.

"Boss, this is Yue Fanghua, more beautiful and stylish than the person in the portrait! She’s perfect for the heroic and mighty you.

Only such a beauty is worthy of you!"

The bandits beside him didn’t take Ling Xiao seriously; they were busy flattering the Blackwind Chieftain.

"Hahaha, well said! Kid, aren’t you going to leave? Do you want to watch me and this woman in a romantic rendezvous?"

The Blackwind Chieftain’s face turned sinister; he finally decided to spare the kid, only to find the brat wouldn’t leave.

"Perhaps you don’t know, those words you just spoke are enough for me to cut out your tongue."

Ling Xiao’s voice grew colder.

Yue Fanghua glanced at him, withheld her aura, initially ready to act, but now she planned to watch how it unfolded.

"Oh, I’m so scared! Even if this beauty is your wife, today you must move aside; otherwise, I’ll ensure you don’t see tomorrow’s sun!"

The Blackwind Chieftain was filled with disdain and arrogance.

Killing intent gradually released.

If Ling Xiao continued to defy him, he would immediately act, crushing the boy’s skull.

"She is not my wife, but if you intend to harm her, I will not forgive!

Now, before I change my mind, get lost; otherwise, if I see you again, I’ll kill without mercy.

My temper is not that good!"

The Mysterious World being the Martial World, in this realm, strength is the greatest law.

It overrides regulations.

Overrides morality.

Mighty power can turn a villain into a revered hero.

Or make a true hero despised as a scoundrel.

Calling a deer a horse is commonplace in this world.

So hoping that villains will face heavenly punishment is futile; disappointment is inevitable.

If you want villains to be eliminated.

The only way is to grow stronger!

Ling Xiao now walks this path.

The Blackwind Stronghold, over many years, committed countless evils; none of the nearby villages were spared their havoc.

Passing merchants feared them greatly, dared not provoke them, gifting large amounts of spirit stones as toll.

Yet even so, if the Blackwind Chieftain was displeased, he would wipe out the entire caravan.

Reason does not work in this world.

Ling Xiao understood, so he didn’t expect to persuade them.

Only strength can make them fear.

"Kid, with you being a waste, you still talk of protecting this great beauty? Aren’t you afraid of being laughed at!

Since you wish to die, I’ll grant your wish!"

Suddenly, he waved the large knife at Ling Xiao to kill him.

Sword energy surged, momentum overwhelming.

First Cycle of Yin-Yang Realm Eighth Layer Hell’s Peak cultivation may not count for much in the Chen Dynasty Capital, but in these deep mountains and forests, it is absolutely powerful.

He had enough confidence to eliminate this ignorant brat opposite him!

"First Cycle of Yin-Yang Realm Eighth Layer Hell’s Peak, and you still dare to try and kill me?"

Ling Xiao coldly looked at the long knife chopping towards him as if he was seeing a twig ready to snap anytime.

He gently raised his hand, pointing a finger.

Terrifying sword qi burst forth.

At that moment, a dreadful killing intent released from the sword qi.

The Blackwind Chieftain’s face instantly turned from black to pale.

"You practicing martial arts is a total insult to martial ways!"

Ling Xiao hadn’t even drawn his sword; just lightly pointed a finger.

The next moment, the Blackwind Chieftain fell to his knees over ten meters away from him.

A red dot in his brow, eyes filled with terror and regret.

"Thud!"

His corpse finally collapsed to the ground, lifeless.

At that instant, the entire Blackwind Stronghold felt the threat of death.

Their faces changed drastically, silent like cicadas in winter.

This youth was too strong!

One move, no, not even a move!

Killing the chieftain they considered incomparably powerful, appearing so casual.

The disparity in strength between them, an abyss.

Resist?

No, at this moment they didn’t even have the courage to resist; that frightening killing intent, making each of them feel a knife at their throats, any small movement could lead to separation of head and body.

"You just mentioned cleansing the remnants of the Ling Family, what’s that about?"

Ling Xiao asked coldly.

He hadn’t withdrawn that terrifying killing intent, because only this way would they honestly answer his questions.

"This warrior must be from outside; the Ling Family in the royal city attempted rebellion, exterminated by the royal family.

During this process, some slipped through the net.

So the royal family offers a huge bounty, one Ling Family head worth one billion low-grade spirit stones!

And accompanies top-grade Yu Pin martial arts skills!

If you seek the bounty, warrior, we won’t dare compete, we’ll leave obediently."

The stronghold strategist trembled as he spoke.