I Truly Am The Villian - Chapter 2289
Chapter 2289: Chapter 2288: Black Soul Mage, Head-to-Head
So, after Liu Ruyan arrived in Demon City, she had hardly seen the Moon-picking Fairy.
This time was just by chance.
It just so happened that the Moon-picking Fairy heard about the opening of Treasure Cliff, where many people were scrambling for treasures.
Intrigued, she brought the Blood River Guards here to take a look.
Unexpectedly, she encountered a tiger-headed youth on the way.
The tiger-headed youth was in the midst of purchasing cultivation techniques from Blood River Valley and Corpse Burial Mound.
Because the youth was wearing the attire of the Radiant Moon Sect, the Moon-picking Fairy recognized him at a glance.
After asking a few simple questions, the Moon-picking Fairy got a rough idea of what had happened.
The tiger-headed youth then led the Moon-picking Fairy here.
“Greetings, Ancestor,” Liu Ruyan hurriedly greeted.
“Enough, we are all from the same sect, there’s no need to be so polite,” the Moon-picking Fairy said, scrutinizing Liu Ruyan.
However, the gaze of the Moon-picking Fairy was peculiar.
She didn’t seem to be looking at a person, but more like observing a rare treasure.
Liu Ruyan, with her head lowered, didn’t notice.
The Moon-picking Fairy smiled with satisfaction and said, “Since you’ve come a long way from the Radiant Moon Sect, why not come to my place?”
“No matter what, we belong to the same sect. Since you’ve come to this Demon City, it’s natural for me to take care of you.”
Liu Ruyan quickly replied, “I wouldn’t dare trouble you, Ancestor, but the condition of our Gold Flower Ancestor cannot be delayed.”
“The poison is already deeply ingrained, and if delayed further, I’m afraid it will be lethal.”
“If the Radiant Moon Sect loses the Gold Flower Ancestor, it will likely fall to a third-rate power.”
Upon hearing Liu Ruyan’s words, the Moon-picking Fairy smiled.
She said, “Don’t worry, I’ll speak with Medicine King Lu Simiao later.”
“Considering my influence, he should help you, don’t worry.”
“If you don’t come by, others might think I’m neglecting my own sect members.”
Liu Ruyan hesitated for a moment.
Finally, she turned her gaze to Xu Zimei.
She bit her lip, knowing it’s inappropriate to ask for help at this time, but still said, “There’s a matter I hope you can help him with, Ancestor.”
She recounted the events at the city gate to the Moon-picking Fairy.
“Someone from the Corpse Burial Mound harbored ill intentions towards me, and this fellow Taoist helped. I hope you can spare his life, Ancestor.”
Hearing this, the Moon-picking Fairy frowned slightly.
If it were a matter related to Blood River Valley, it would be easy to handle; no one dared to disrespect the Great Elder Dugu Yun’s influence.
After all, her backing is Dugu Yun.
But Corpse Burial Mound is different, and Blood River Valley and Corpse Burial Mound are inherently incompatible.
How could they possibly show such leniency?
“I can’t help with this,” the Moon-picking Fairy replied calmly.
“The trouble you caused, solve it yourself.”
“You’re just too kind-hearted, girl.”
“How many good people can there be in Demon City?”
“Here, kindness isn’t needed, just mind your own business.”
Xu Zimei, smiling, spoke up before Liu Ruyan could respond.
“You got two things right.”
“Indeed, I’m not a good person; countless have died at my hands.”
“Second, as you said, few good people come to Demon City. What about you?”
“Are you a good person?”
“What do you mean?” the Moon-picking Fairy snorted coldly.
She hadn’t expected Xu Zimei to speak to her so defiantly, so disrespectfully.
Since becoming Dugu Yun’s concubine, everyone had revered her, flattered her.
She had already become lost in it all.
No matter what happens in the future, whether Dugu Yun will discard her or not, she enjoyed the present.
And now, a newly arrived greenhorn like Xu Zimei would dare to oppose her like this.
As the Moon-picking Fairy grew displeased, the surrounding Blood River Guards began drawing their swords, each staring intently at Xu Zimei.
“Ancestor, do not…”
Liu Ruyan’s eyes pleaded as she quickly spoke.
“This kid is done for, thinking a little power allows him to do whatever he wants, without considering where he is.”
“Daring to provoke the three major powers in Demon City, isn’t he really not afraid of death!”
“If he dies, perhaps his treasures could be contested for again.”
“That’s the Moon-picking Fairy’s trophy; do you dare to snatch it!”
While everyone was discussing, footsteps were heard from outside.
A group of guards, wearing black robes and exuding a lifeless aura, approached.
These black-robed figures were gaunt, hovering between life and death, extremely eerie.
Upon seeing the black robes, everyone was naturally familiar.
“They are from the Corpse Burial Mound.”
“What day is it today that people from both Corpse Burial Mound and Blood River Valley come to Treasure Cliff simultaneously?”
“You must know that Treasure Cliff belongs to Blood River Valley territory; people from Corpse Burial Mound usually don’t come.”
Once the black-robed figures arrived, they immediately extended their hands, not of flesh but consisting of bones.
Each brandishing weapons, directly confronting the Blood River Guards.
The Moon-picking Fairy frowned slightly.
Her gaze turned to the back of the black-robed figures.
A being shrouded in black mist was carried over.
The black fog obscured all sight, and even the Moon-picking Fairy couldn’t make out the features inside.
This figure sat inside a palanquin.
The exterior of the palanquin was black and white, and in the center was carved a large ghostly face, extremely eerie.
“It’s the Black Soul Mage,” someone said.
“Why has he come as well? The second-in-command of Corpse Burial Mound, even more prestigious than Dugu Yun’s status in Blood River Valley.”
Perhaps ordinary people had little fame, and everyone might not know.
But this black-robed figure was famous.
Black Soul Mage, it was said that in the past, there were other major forces in Demon City.
One of them was called the Black Soul Sect.
Just because his name collided, both being called Black Soul, this Black Soul Mage came knocking and massacred the entire Black Soul Sect.
This demonstrated his formidable strength and domineering temperament.
Many did not wish to provoke him.
But now, seeing the Black Soul Mage arriving in such a manner, many people didn’t dare to breathe too loudly.
Fearing disturbing him.
“Moon-picking Fairy, quite an impressive stature you have!”
From within the black mist, the Black Soul Mage’s sinister laughter followed.
The Moon-picking Fairy paused in silence.
She couldn’t compete with the Black Soul Mage.
The Black Soul Mage had gained his reputation through his own strength.
While she only relied on Dugu Yun.
“I wonder what business the Black Soul Mage has at my Blood River Valley’s Treasure Cliff?” The Moon-picking Fairy naturally couldn’t be outdone in presence.
Yet she was smart enough to invoke the name of Blood River Valley rather than face it alone.
The Black Soul Mage ignored the Moon-picking Fairy’s words, his gaze directly falling on Xu Zimei.
He asked flatly, “Were the two at the city gate earlier killed by you?”
Everyone knew the Black Soul Mage was fiercely protective.
Moreover, those two had some connection with him.
Otherwise, how could such a lucrative spot at the city gate be left to them?
Places with profits are always occupied by insiders.