Chapter 199 - Purple Extreme Demon Palace

“Why are you here?

I’ve been looking for you for so long!”

A slightly petulant voice rang out as a young woman took a seat opposite Lin Xuan.

The woman was about twenty years old, with a lovely face and soul-hooking eyes that stared intently at Lin Xuan.

“You’ve mistaken me for someone else,” Lin Xuan’s eyebrows furrowed slightly.

“How could I?

Even if you turned to ashes, I would recognize you!” The beautiful woman picked up the drink from the table and began to drink.

Lin Xuan looked at the woman in front of him, puzzled, when suddenly he felt a movement in his brow and looked ahead.

There, several shadows flickered, their eyes filled with coldness.

Most of those gazes were directed at the young woman opposite Lin Xuan, but when they looked at Lin Xuan, they were also filled with hostility.

Clearly, they had lumped Lin Xuan and the young woman together.

Lin Xuan’s expression darkened; unexpectedly becoming a human shield was displeasing to him.

Especially since he did not know who these people were!

“Thinking of using Lin as a human shield, you’ve got the wrong idea!” Lin Xuan sneered, about to leave.

“Wait a moment!” The young woman’s face changed, obviously in a panic.

“I beg you, save me!” she implored with desperation in her eyes, the very picture of pitiable vulnerability.

“The jianghu is a dangerous place, I am afraid I am powerless to help,” Lin Xuan did not wish to become entangled in others’ strife.

“Please be assured, young master, as long as you render assistance, I will definitely offer you a handsome reward!”

Seeing that Lin Xuan remained unmoved, the young woman bit her lip and transmitted her voice: “An Ancient Rune!”

Lin Xuan’s eyebrows raised, his gaze turned icy as he stared at her as if ready to strike at any moment.

The young woman shivered unexpectedly and quickly said, “Don’t misunderstand, young master, you are the only Engraver in this entire establishment; this, I know for certain.”

Lin Xuan’s gaze softened slightly; he knew that if a person’s Soul Power was strong, they could definitely sense other Engravers.

“Is there really an Ancient Rune?” Lin Xuan asked slowly.

“Yes!” The young woman nodded.

“I hope you are not deceiving me, otherwise…”

Lin Xuan did not finish, but the warning in his tone was very clear.

He stood up and said indifferently, “Follow me.”

The young woman let out a sigh of relief and followed Lin Xuan closely.

She was indeed being pursued, and upon arriving at the inn, she had immediately recognized Lin Xuan’s extraordinariness.

His robust Soul Power far exceeded that of a regular First-Grade Rune Master, which gave her a glimmer of hope for salvation.

Lin Xuan rented a chamber with a courtyard and led the young woman inside.

“Alright, you can bring out the Ancient Rune now.”

Lin Xuan said calmly.

The young woman’s face changed: “Young master, my peril has not yet ended…”

Seeing Lin Xuan’s gaze becoming colder, the young woman quickly added, “The Ancient Rune is no deception; I am willing to hand it over with both hands, as long as the young master can escort me to Dragon Rock City.”

“Dragon Rock City,” Lin Xuan looked at the young woman with surprise.

“Aren’t you afraid that I would kill for the treasure?” Lin Xuan looked at her with a mocking smile.

“Young master’s eyes are clear, sharp, but also pure,” the young woman said.

“I trust you.”

“I can take you to Dragon Rock City, but you should probably tell me your situation first.”

“If some old monster from the Soul Fusion Realm is after you, there’s nothing I can do.”

Lin Xuan’s tone softened considerably, and he leisurely sat down, pouring himself a pot of tea.

“My name is Zhao Xue, and I’m not from Xia Country.

I came into possession of an Ancient Rune and that has led to people wanting me dead.”

“Those pursuing me are from the Purple Extreme Demon Palace of Ying Country, and there are no Soul Fusion Realm Experts among those who came this time; the young master can rest assured.”

“Purple Demon Palace?” Lin Xuan was unaware of Ying Country’s power dynamics.

“How does this Purple Extreme Demon Sect compare to the Qu Family?”

Zhao Xue was taken aback, then she said: “The Qu Family’s strength is on par with a One-star Sect, while the Purple Extreme Demon Sect is a bona fide Two-star Sect.”

“Moreover, the Qu Family is an affiliated family of the Purple Extreme Demon Sect.”

Zhao Xue didn’t conceal anything, because these pieces of information could be found out with a bit of investigation.

Hiding them would serve no purpose, and might even arouse Lin Xuan’s displeasure.

“Two-star sect.” Lin Xuan’s gaze flickered.

He slowly said, “I can only help you within my capabilities.

If it exceeds my abilities, you’ll have to escape on your own.”

“Thank you, young master, for taking action.” Zhao Xue’s face brightened with joy.

“May I know how to address you, young master?” Zhao Xue asked.

“Lin Xuan.”

Zhao Xue quietly repeated the name and then asked, “When do we set out?”

“We leave tomorrow, first to Fire State.”

At night, the sky was dotted with stars.

Several shadowy figures lingered nearby, cautiously surveying the surroundings.

“That woman is in there.”

“There’s also a little ghost at the Spirit Sea Third Level.”

“Hmph, just kill them!” This voice carried a tone of disdain.

“Don’t be careless.

The kid might have weak cultivation, but he has strong soul power.

He must be a First-Grade Rune Master.”

This voice was very steady and did not underestimate Lin Xuan.

“Our target this time is the item on that woman.

Everything else is unimportant.”

“In a while, Zi Ba will hold back that kid, and the rest will follow me to capture the woman!” said the steady voice.

The group did not conceal their presence, charging straight in.

Five powerful auras suddenly appeared, startling Zhao Xue on the second floor.

Lin Xuan opened his eyes, with the Autumn Trace Sword appearing in his hand.

He had sensed people outside from the beginning and had remained in a state of readiness for combat.

Woosh!

A purple silhouette appeared in front of him, blocking his way.

A young man with a purple cape draped behind him, wearing a wicked smile.

“Kid, stay put and don’t move.

Maybe your lord will leave you a whole corpse!” The young man, at the Spirit Sea Fifth Heavenly Realm, did not consider Lin Xuan a threat.

Lin Xuan, sensing the situation on the second floor, knew that Zhao Xue was in grave danger.

Since he had promised to protect her, he would do so with all his might!

The Autumn Trace Sword flashed, and the Wind Emperor’s Sword thrust out.

A streak of sword light, like autumn water, flashed through the room, with Lin Xuan turning into wind and thunder as he flew out.

“Agh…”

The young man in purple clothes clutched his throat, a look of endless unwillingness as he fell.

Until his death, he couldn’t believe that a martial artist at the Spirit Sea Third Level could kill him with one strike.

Lin Xuan didn’t linger, his figure flashed, and he reached the second floor immediately.

Zhao Xue unleashed row after row of Palm Shadows, desperately trying to hold on, on the verge of being captured.

Suddenly, a sword light shone, and an aquamarine sword Qi crashed down, rescuing Zhao Xue.

“Is that you?”

“How could you be here?

Where is Zi Ba?”

The four warriors in purple robes were astonished; they couldn’t believe Lin Xuan had suddenly charged up here.

“He’s gone to meet King Yan,” Lin Xuan said indifferently.

“What, you killed Zi Ba!” The group was enraged.

“You dare to kill someone from the Purple Extreme Demon Palace, no one can save you!”

“Attack!”

Two of the warriors lunged at Lin Xuan, while the other two rushed towards Zhao Xue.

“Ten Thousand Snakes Gathering!”

Lin Xuan swept his longsword horizontally, executing a move from the Golden Sword Sect.

Thousands of sword Qi turned into numerous spiritual snakes, lunging at the four assailants.