Chapter 1024: Impossible to Keep a Low Profile
Yang Haoran’s words caused everyone present to change color. Even Xiang Chuan, who was busy dissecting the Drifting Sand Four-leaf Flower, couldn't help but pause his movements slightly.
Upon hearing this, Shui Ling and the other three quickly turned back to look at the temple entrance. Yet, there was still nothing at the entrance, nor did they sense any power fluctuations. Although they hadn't sensed anything, they believed Yang Haoran wouldn't joke about such a matter. Their inability to sense anything could only mean one thing: their strength was insufficient, and the other party was still quite far away, beyond their detection range.
Yang Haoran's figure flickered, disappearing from his spot. When he reappeared, he was already in front of Shui Ling and the other two.
Seeing this, Huang Sha likewise flickered, vanishing from his spot. When he reappeared, he was already beside Yang Haoran, his gaze fixed on the distant horizon, a hint of confusion in his expression. For just like Shui Ling and the other three, he hadn’t sensed anything amiss either. If one were to speak of strength, this powerful demon Huang Sha had left Shui Ling and the others miles ahead in the dust; if even he hadn't sensed anything wrong, how much more so for Shui Ling and the other three.
"Huang Sha, when you returned earlier, did you leave any tails? " Yang Haoran took a drag from his cigarette, his gaze directed towards Gu Mo City's location, then asked Huang Sha with a faint smile.
"Absolutely not. Moreover, this subordinate returned to this place by tearing through space. Even if someone were secretly spying, they wouldn't know this subordinate came here. " Huang Sha replied respectfully, his tone filled with confidence.
"Then, while you and Lu Wu were escorting Shui Ling and the others, were you discovered by anyone else? " Yang Haoran's expression remained unchanged as he continued to ask with a smile.
"This. . . Lu Wu and I were very careful along the way, we shouldn't have been noticed by anyone else. And this subordinate was vigilant throughout, finding nothing suspicious. " Huang Sha replied. Hearing this, Lu Wu also spoke up at this moment.
"They're here. " Yang Haoran said with a faint smile. No sooner had his words fallen than Huang Sha sensed power fluctuations rapidly approaching their direction, and in considerable numbers. Following Huang Sha, Xiang Chuan, who was dissecting the Drifting Sand Four-leaf Flower in the corner, also sensed them.
"Heh heh, there's a good show coming, a good show very soon. I need to speed up, or I'll miss it. " Xiang Chuan's face was filled with excitement. He significantly increased the speed at which he was dissecting the Drifting Sand Four-leaf Flower. The plant before him was already more than half disassembled. If he were to put the unfinished Drifting Sand Four-leaf Flower into his independent space at this moment, it was highly likely to damage the parts that hadn't yet been extracted. That was why he didn't directly put the unfinished Drifting Sand Four-leaf Flower into his independent space but instead accelerated his dissection speed.
As Xiang Chuan's internal monologue ended, Lu Wu and Shui Ling also sensed a significant number of power fluctuations rapidly approaching their direction. And these power fluctuations were incredibly familiar to them; they were all the Communication Power of Spirit Mediums. The expressions on both their faces immediately turned exceedingly grim.
"Emissary, although we don't know where the problem arose, these Spirit Mediums are clearly coming for us. I think it would be best if we temporarily left this place and didn't confront them head-on. " Shui Ling said, her beautiful face filled with solemnity, though it was merely solemnity, not fear.
"If you want to go, go! I'm not leaving! I've been itching to fight them to the death, and they've come at just the right time! Even if I die here today, I'll die gloriously; I won't be a coward again! " Lu Wu declared furiously. The constant hiding and sneaking around during this period had built up too much rage and frustration within him, so he didn't want to keep running. He only wanted to fight the Spirit Mediums to the death.
"Lu Wu, can your pig brain not think for once? If you die here today, it won't prove how brave you are; it will only prove how stupid you are, you pig. Is your life truly so worthless that you must squander it like this? " Shui Ling said in a low voice, her tone carrying undisguised anger. Although her words were harsh, anyone could tell she was thinking of Lu Wu, not wanting him to throw his life away here out of sheer fury.
"I can decide my own life! You're not my mother, stop nagging! Quickly, protect the Emissary and leave; this place is on me. Even if it means soul transformation, I'll buy you some time. " As his words fell, Lu Wu took a step, preparing to walk out of the temple. By his look, he truly intended to face the incoming Spirit Mediums by himself.
However, he had just taken one step when his arm was gently patted.
"What's the rush? " Yang Haoran said with a faint smile, though at this moment, the smile on his face seemed slightly awkward.
Lu Wu paused his steps, then turned his head to look at Yang Haoran. He had intended to ask Yang Haoran if he had any further instructions, but seeing the awkward, unnatural smile on Yang Haoran's face, he couldn't help but feel puzzled. "Emissary, you. . . why are you smiling so strangely?"
Hearing this, the others also looked towards Yang Haoran. The two at the very back couldn't see Yang Haoran's expression, but Huang Sha and Shui Ling could. As Lu Wu had said, the smile on Yang Haoran's face at that moment was indeed a bit strange, not as natural and casual as before.
It would have been fine if Lu Wu hadn't asked, but with that question, the smile on Yang Haoran's face became even more unnatural.
"Heh heh, I originally wanted to pat your shoulder to remind you not to be impulsive, but after my hand went out, I realized something: you're too tall. With my height, unless I jumped up, it would be impossible to pat your shoulder. Patting your arm was already my limit. " Yang Haoran said with a laugh. His words made everyone present pause in surprise, including Lu Wu, who had been ready to charge to his death.
"Ha. . . heh heh. . . Emissary, you're truly humorous. " The now-recovered Lu Wu didn't know what to say, so he could only let out two dry laughs before uttering that remark.
"It's already this late, and Emissary, you still have the mood to joke? They're almost here! " Shui Ling wanted to laugh, but felt the current situation was inappropriate, so she could only suppress her mirth and complain with a wry smile.
"Let them come. I had intended to keep a low profile, but they insist on coming to their deaths. If I were to just run away like this, they would think I, Yang Haoran, am a soft persimmon. This time, I rushed here from Lecheng and didn't have time to prepare any gifts for them. So today, I'll just give each of them a one-way plane ticket to the Underworld."
Yang Haoran's words caused a flicker of excitement in Huang Sha's eyes. He sensed Yang Haoran's killing intent; if Yang Haoran was going to kill, he could naturally revel in it. The most important thing was that these Spirit Mediums were not ordinary people. The Human Spirit within their flesh and blood was far more potent than that of ordinary people, and if he could absorb and refine it, it would greatly aid his cultivation. Having just arrived in Gu Mo City today, he could already feast to his heart's content, and with a big boss covering him, there was no need for him to take risks himself. How could he not be excited?
Lu Wu and Shui Ling's reactions, however, differed from Huang Sha's. Both were stunned upon hearing Yang Haoran's words, as neither had expected Yang Haoran to say such a thing or make such a decision.
After Lu Wu recovered, an expression of extreme excitement immediately appeared on his face. As for Shui Ling, after she came to her senses, her pretty face was filled with worry. She wanted to say a few more words to persuade Yang Haoran, hoping he might change his decision, but before she could open her mouth, black dots began to appear in the distant sky.
These black dots rapidly approached the temple where they were located, quickly expanding. In just the blink of an eye, these black dots transformed into human figures.
"Alas, it's too late. It seems we can only fight them to the death! " Shui Ling sighed, then looked at the two people behind her.
"You two are responsible for protecting the Emissary. Even if it costs your lives, you cannot allow the Emissary to be harmed, understand? " Shui Ling issued the command to the two Night Watchers in a commanding tone, and neither of them showed any resistance, responding respectfully.
"Yes, Captain! " At this moment, the two had changed their address for Shui Ling. Instead of calling her by her name, they now solemnly called her Captain.
Yang Haoran felt a little curious, but with a formidable enemy at hand, he didn't inquire about the matter. Instead, he simply smiled faintly.
"Heh heh, if I didn't have some capabilities, how could I, Yang Haoran, dare to wade into the muddy waters of Gu Mo City? I'm not as fragile as you imagine, but I am very gratified by your concern. In return, I will give you an opportunity later to properly vent all the frustration you've accumulated recently, and to reclaim the honor of being a Night Watcher of the Underworld Office! " As his words fell, Yang Haoran flicked the cigarette butt from his hand, sending it flying!
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