Chapter 2230 Evil



2230 Evil

Long Jingxia froze, a blush creeping up her neck. No one had ever addressed her with such blunt dismissal.

Yun Lintian, however, had been subtly observing the exchange between her and Gu Bingning. Their mental conversation and pointed glances made their intentions clear - they wanted something from him. But Yun Lintian, for reasons unknown, remained unfazed.

Long Jingxia, flustered by Yun Lintian's bluntness, hurriedly cupped her fists. "Greetings, Young Master. My name is Long Jingxia. May I have a moment of your time?"

"Consider it used," Yun Lintian replied indifferently, his back still to her.

Long Jingxia, at a loss for words, cast a helpless glance towards Gu Bingning.

Gu Bingning thought for a moment and walked towards them.

"Torgive the intrusion, Senior," she addressed Yun Lintian politely. "It seems you may not be fully apprised of the situation aboard this vessel. Perhaps I can offer some clarification."

Long Jingxia's eyes widened in astonishment. While she acknowledged the man's potential power, Gu Bingning's background was far from ordinary. Witnessing her adopt such a deferential tone was a sight Long Jingxia had never encountered before.

Yun Lintian raised his brow slightly and slowly turned to face the two women. A subtle curiosity flickering in his eyes. "Enlighten me," he said, his tone noncommittal.

Gu Bingning continued, her voice steady and measured. "This vessel, far from being a simple transport, is a tool of a dark organization called Nine Hells Gate. They operate in the shadows, preying on unsuspecting cultivators, kidnapping them to extract their Divine Cores and Profound Veins."

Long Jingxia nodded solemnly, confirming Gu Bingning's words. "They then use these stolen essences to create monstrous puppets, devoid of free will and fueled by stolen power!"

"And you believe I can help you stop them?" Yun Lintian asked calmly.

Gu Bingning met his gaze unflinchingly. "We believe so, Senior," she replied. "Your power far surpasses anyone else on this ship. With your help, we might stand a chance against this evil." Yun Lintian smiled upon hearing this. "You have misjudged me. While it's true that I don't like such an evil cult, it doesn't mean I will engage in conflict with them."

Long Jingxia, disappointed, started to speak, but Yun Lintian interrupted.

Yun Lintian turned slowly, his gaze cold and indifferent. Huang Ba, a man walked on piles of bones and corpses throughout his life, had never encountered such a horrifying killing intent. It was a chilling essence, born from countless battles and countless deaths, and it pinned him in place like a terrified insect.

"What happened?" Long Jingxia's brow furrowed as she witnessed Iluang Ba trembling like a leaf in a hurricane. A tremor of unease ran down her spine.

Gu Bingning, her face drained of color, fought to quell the rising terror in her heart. "We are fortunate," she managed in a choked whisper, "that he held no interest in us."

Her silver eyes, known for their ability to pierce most illusions, revealed a horrifying truth. A murderous aura, thick and cloying, pulsed from Yun Lintian's body. It was the undeniable weight of countless lives extinguished, an oppressive cloud that threatened to suffocate them both. Yun Lintian tore his gaze away, returning his attention to the boundless expanse of stars as if the entire encounter had been a mere trifle.

Huang Ba, jolted back to reality, found himself staring at his trembling hands. His face, devoid of its usual bluster, was a canvas of pure terror. With a defeated sigh, he lowered his weapon, muttering through gritted teeth, "Even Master doesn't possess such an aura. You're a strong

one, alright."

Wiping the sweat from his brow, Huang Ba slumped against the railing. "So, are you here for the competition too?"

Yun Lintian couldn't help but take another glance at the man. Despite his near-death experience, I luang Ba remained curiously unfazed, even striking up a conversation. This

individual was certainly an odd one.

Huang Ba, misinterpreting Yun Lintian's look, flashed a toothy grin. "Sure, it was scary, but I've stared down death more times than I care to count. Not that impressive, really."

"Are you in the same group as them?" Yun Lintian asked.

Huang Ba scoffed. "You insult me by suggesting that. How could you compare me to those two self-righteous fools?"

He paused for a moment, then continued. "However, we are acquaintances of a sort. Their sects are quite renowned. The smaller girl is the youngest daughter of the Heavenly Dragon Sword Monastery Master, and the taller girl is the true heir of the Silverfrost Sword Pavilion Master. They both have True Gods backing them."

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Sorry for the late publish. I slept soundly and forgot to set the second chapter. lol. Have a good day, everyone!

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