Chapter 673: Members of the Demon Hunter Association Arrive (Part Two)
Under the watchful gaze of Yang Haoran and Bai Xue, three figures walked down the road towards their location.
This road had been privately constructed by Old Master Wu, extending from the foot of the mountain all the way to Yang Haoran's villa. Naturally, its construction was to facilitate Yang Haoran's travel.
Normally, ordinary people rarely appeared on this road, apart from the occasional passerby who had lost their way.
However, the three individuals currently present didn't seem to be lost; rather, they appeared to have a clear destination, as none of their faces showed the expression one would have when disoriented.
No fluctuations could be sensed from the three of them; they were like three lifeless corpses. Had they not been very close to the villa, their subtle footsteps as they walked would not have revealed their presence to Yang Haoran and Bai Xue.
Evidently, the three had used their power to seal all fluctuations on their bodies, including power fluctuations and life fluctuations, making them undetectable.
To be capable of such a feat, they were certainly not ordinary people. Ordinary people did not possess such means.
Leading the trio was a young man, appearing to be around twenty years old. He was fair-skinned and delicate, and despite being a man, he wore thick makeup like a woman. His attire was also exceptionally soft and pink, giving him a fragile, delicate air. Every step he took exuded a feminine grace, as if he were a young lady from a distinguished family.
The remaining person was a man who looked to be in his thirties. He had long hair and a full beard, a decent appearance, though somewhat dishevelled. He clutched a wine gourd in his hand, his face flushed with intoxication.
This person was none other than Ye Zhiqiu, who had been missing for several days.
When Yang Haoran and Bai Xue's gazes fell upon Ye Zhiqiu, Yang Haoran's expression remained largely unchanged, while Bai Xue, on the other hand, showed a hint of surprise.
"This Ye Zhiqiu has been gone for days. It's one thing for him to suddenly return, but why has he brought back two strangers? " Bai Xue spoke.
"I'm not quite sure. " Yang Haoran gently shook his head and replied.
In just a few breaths, the three of them arrived before Yang Haoran and halted their steps.
Bai Xue was just about to open her mouth and question Ye Zhiqiu about what he was doing, bringing two strangers back out of nowhere, when she noticed Ye Zhiqiu suddenly gave them a meaningful look.
Bai Xue saw Ye Zhiqiu's subtle gesture, and Yang Haoran also clearly perceived it. Although Ye Zhiqiu did not speak, both of them understood that the situation was likely not as simple as they had initially thought.
Bai Xue closed her mouth, swallowing the words she was about to speak. Though deeply curious, she knew now was not the time to ask questions.
"Heh heh, Yin Qi clinging to your body, the power fluctuations emanating from within are also Spirit Power, and you can command Lecheng's Night Watchers. You must be Lecheng Underworld Office's Emissary Yang, I presume."
The white-skinned man in the lead spoke suddenly. His words were directed at Yang Haoran, yet his gaze drifted intentionally or unintentionally towards Bai Xue, appearing far from innocent.
At this moment, Bai Xue was not wearing her mask. After the great battle, she hadn't anticipated such a situation, and thus hadn't bothered to put on any mask, as she was just preparing to return to the barrier.
It was precisely because of this that her exceptionally beautiful face was revealed, naturally being seen clearly by the white-skinned man before her.
Even before the white-skinned man had approached Yang Haoran and Bai Xue, he had been startled by Bai Xue's breathtaking beauty. Now, having drawn closer, experiencing Bai Xue's beauty at such a short distance intensified the shock in his heart. He couldn't help but steal more glances at Bai Xue, which led to the current situation where, despite speaking to Yang Haoran, his gaze involuntarily kept returning to Bai Xue.
Yang Haoran observed the pink-skinned man's reaction, secretly feeling a sense of unease, though he didn't show it. His face retained its smile, and his expression remained largely unchanged.
"Heh heh, I am Yang Haoran. May I ask who you are, friend? " Yang Haoran asked with a smile.
"Who we are isn't important. You just need to know that we are here to help you eliminate demons."
Before the pink-skinned man could speak, the woman behind him interjected. As she spoke, her gaze flickered to Bai Xue, her expression openly revealing disgust.
Sensing the other party's hostility, Bai Xue not only showed no anger but instead displayed a charming, seductive smile.
Her smile seemed to hold an endless allure, causing the white-skinned man's expression to freeze in a daze. The woman also paused, stunned for a moment, but then she quickly recovered, her disgust intensifying. She was about to say something, but the white-skinned man stopped her.
"The three of us are Demon Hunters. It's normal for Emissary Yang not to know me, but Emissary Yang should recognize Master Ye Zhiqiu behind me, correct?"
The pink-skinned man spoke with a smile, finally turning his gaze to Ye Zhiqiu.
Yang Haoran nodded with a smile and then responded.
"Heh heh, of course I know this Demon Hunter behind you. After all, Lecheng is just a small place, and there are some preparations I definitely need to make. As for whether he knows me, that I wouldn't be sure about," Yang Haoran said with a smile.
Only those closest to Ye Zhiqiu knew his relationship with Yang Haoran. Others had no idea about the connection between Ye Zhiqiu and Yang Haoran, nor did they know that Ye Zhiqiu lived with Yang Haoran.
After the trio appeared, Yang Haoran discerned something from Ye Zhiqiu's reaction, which was why he intentionally spoke these words now.
"Emissary Yang is too modest. As the head of Lecheng Underworld Office, who wouldn't know Emissary Yang? If Master Ye didn't know Emissary Yang, how would I have known this was Emissary Yang's residence?"
The white-skinned man spoke with a smile, his attitude towards Yang Haoran relatively polite, yet as he spoke, his gaze still drifted intentionally or unintentionally towards Bai Xue beside Yang Haoran.
"The three of you are Demon Hunters. May I ask the purpose of your visit today? " Yang Haoran asked with a smile.
"Aren't you just asking the obvious? " The woman's expression remained unpleasant as she spoke in a low voice.
Yang Haoran's smile didn't waver. He simply glanced at the woman with a smile, then said nothing, turning his gaze back to the white-skinned man.
Although the white-skinned man was young, his position at the forefront suggested his status was different, or that his strength surpassed the other two, which was why he couldn't be bothered with idle chatter with the woman.
Yang Haoran had merely glanced at her before withdrawing his gaze, without saying a single word. This made the woman extremely uncomfortable. She felt that Yang Haoran's look was one of disdain, and also a threat, which left her profoundly displeased.
"Previously, we sensed strong Demonic Qi emanating from this place, and more than just one surge, so we rushed here immediately. As Demon Hunters, demon eradication is our duty," the man said with a smile.
"Heh heh, you three are too kind. Indeed, two minor demons who didn't know their place caused some trouble just now, but we've already dealt with them. Nevertheless, since you came specifically for this matter, I still thank you for your good intentions," Yang Haoran said with a smile.
"Minor demons? Emissary Yang is truly modest. From the Demon Power we sensed earlier, they were hardly minor demons; they were two great demons, weren't they! Moreover, Emissary Yang hasn't finished dealing with this matter. Isn't there still a great demon here you haven't taken care of?"
The woman spoke, her tone overtly hostile. As she said these words, she cast her gaze towards Bai Xue beside Yang Haoran.
"Heh heh, I forgot to introduce her. This officer beside me is named Bai Xue. Although she is a demon, she has another identity: she is a Spirit Police officer of our Lecheng. In recent years, she has made significant contributions to Lecheng. Today, in slaying those two great demons, it was thanks to Officer Bai's help; otherwise, this place would likely have been razed to the ground by those two great demons."
Yang Haoran spoke with a smile. Facing this situation, he directly brought out Bai Xue's other identity. Her status as a Spirit Police officer often served as Bai Xue's shield.
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