Chapter 396: I've Come To Take You Back
Chapter 396: I’ve Come To Take You Back
Lin Fengmian’s smile quickly froze as not a single trace of spiritual energy flowed from Zhuo Ningsi.
He couldn’t absorb anything from her-she was completely sealed by the spirit-locking chains!
Under the watchful eyes of everyone present, Lin Fengmian was suddenly caught off guard, cold sweat breaking out on his forehead.
This is not how the script was supposed to go!
Quickly thinking on his feet, he pinched Zhuo Ningsi’s chin and chuckled lewdly. “Witch, you almost took my life, but now you’ve fallen into my hands, right?”
Zhuo Ningsi struggled fiercely in his arms, her voice sharp. “Let go of me, you piece of trash! How dare you take advantage of me? Get lost!”
Lin Fengmian tightened his grip on her neck, his expression smug as he laughed sinisterly. “Bitch, now that you’re in our hands, how dare you act so arrogantly? Do you believe that I’m going to kill you right here?”
Zhuo Ningsi gasped in pain and glared at him with hatred. “Just wait until I get my hands on you!”
Lin Fengmian cursed inwardly, “Stubborn fool! You’re already in this situation, why are you still acting tough?
He reached out and groped her generously proportioned chest, a lecherous grin spreading across his face. “What are you going to do, huh? Are you going to squeeze me to death and make me feel good? Save your breath and move!”
The others around them chuckled, some even giving him a thumbs up. “Zhou Tong, you have guts! Even a Core Formation Realm cultivator isn’t out of bounds for you.”
It was only then that Lin Fengmian realized that his assumed identity was Zhou Tong. He chuckled and replied, “Well, you don’t get many chances like this, do you? A little groping won’t hurt.”
He dragged Zhuo Ningsi out, all the while attempting to use his spiritual energy to break her spirit-locking chains, but with little success.
Zhuo Ningsi noticed his strange behavior and turned to look at him, only to be met with a fierce glare. “Bitch, what are you staring at? Do you want me to slap you?”
Zhuo Ningsi didn’t dare speak up, her face filled with resentment as she turned away.
Soon, they reached the balcony, but Lin Fengmian still hadn’t managed to break the spirit-locking chains. He could only push Zhuo Ningsi and the other female cultivators down onto the balcony.
This balcony, which was originally meant for the Yiyun Tower performers to show off their dances and songs, had now become a makeshift execution platform.
Lin Fengmian quietly retreated back into the crowd, but he still caught a few suspicious glances.
He sighed inwardly. His actions had been too obvious, and he had likely raised some doubts.
Fortunately, they were only suspicious and didn’t interrogate him.
Moments later, Xiao Li’s voice echoed throughout the city, demanding that the witches of the Joyful Union Sect show themselves. If they didn’t, he threatened to execute one of their disciples every half hour.
But as time passed, there was no movement from the surrounding area, and Lin Fengmian grew increasingly anxious.
With his hands tied – quite literally, as he couldn’t absorb Zhuo Ningsi’s spiritual energy – he felt the situation growing more difficult.
Half an hour passed quickly, and Cao Cheng’an sneered coldly. “Not coming out, huh? Let’s kill one to show them!”
He pointed at Mo Ruyu and said, “I remember you were close to those bitches. You will do it! Xiao Li!”
Xiao Li chuckled and pointed at Lin Fengmian. “Young Master, why don’t we let Zhou Tong handle this?”
Cao Cheng’an nodded, though confused. “It doesn’t matter who does it. Drag her to the front, strip her naked, and carve her up piece by piece.”
Xiao Li gestured imperiously with his chin, signaling for Lin Fengmian to step forward.
Lin Fengmian cursed inwardly. Who said that the minions of these spoiled brats were all idiots? Xiao Li seemed to be quite sharp!
He responded with a nod and walked over to Mo Ruyu, pulling her to her feet.
Mo Ruyu snorted coldly. “Don’t touch me. I can walk by myself.”
“Witch, you’re still so stubborn?” Lin Fengmian didn’t care and continued to drag her forward, muttering curses under his breath.
As they walked, Lin Fengmian dragged Mo Ruyu along while secretly transmitting his voice to her. “Senior sister, it’s me, Lin Fengmian.”
Mo Ruyu froze in shock. Meanwhile, Lin Fengmian took out a low-grade spiritual tool sword and turned around to ask, “Young master, how many cuts do you want?”
Cao Cheng’an, lounging with his legs crossed, licked his lips and chuckled. “A thousand cuts, not one less! Strip her naked first, then carve her up – that’s how it’ll be entertaining.”
Lin Fengmian nodded and suddenly threw the sword down with a powerful swing.
“Alright, here’s the first cut!”
The sword flew with the force of a thunderbolt, its speed leaving no room for reaction.
This strike was aimed directly at Cao Cheng’an, and it caught him so off guard that his eyes widened in terror.
In the blink of an eye, Xiao Li, who had been prepared for this, quickly stepped in front of Cao Cheng’an. With a quick motion of his hands, he used his powerful spiritual energy to firmly grasp the sword that Lin Fengmian had thrown.
“You little bastard, you really are suspicious!” Xiao Li growled.
Almost simultaneously with Lin Fengmian’s attack, a sharp scream rang out: “Stop!”
Not far away, two streaks of light shot into the sky, quickly heading towards the balcony.
Upon hearing Chen Qingyan’s voice, Lin Fengmian’s heart leapt with joy. He lowered his voice and said, “Explode!”
The low-grade spiritual tool in front of Xiao Li exploded, sending both Xiao Li and Cao Cheng’an flying.
Taking advantage of the chaos, Lin Fengmian drew his Golden Crow Sword and shouted, “Sword Stream!”
A dazzling array of sword shadows transformed into a river of light, sweeping toward the Heavenly Deception Sect disciples who were maintaining the array.
Many of the disciples didn’t even have time to react before they were struck by the sudden torrent of sword energy, with several of them falling dead on the spot.
Lin Fengmian used his gravitation technique to pull Zhuo Ningsi, who was completely defenseless, toward him.
With one arm around Mo Ruyu and the other around Zhuo Ningsi, he spun the Golden Crow Sword around him, merging man and sword as he charged outward.
It wasn’t that he didn’t want to save more people, but he simply couldn’t.
He could only choose to save the two he knew best – Mo Ruyu and the most valuable Core Formation Realm cultivator, Zhuo Ningsi.
“You think you can leave so easily?”
The bearded man was the first to react. With a roar, he gave chase.
Seeing Liu Mei and Chen Qingyan rapidly approaching, Lin Fengmian shouted, “Two senior sisters, help me break the array!”
Ignoring the bearded man behind him, he poured all his strength into a single strike.
The Golden Crow Sword instantly transformed into a massive ten-zhang long blade and smashed into the array with full force.
Although Chen Qingyan and Liu Mei were confused for a moment, they quickly realized that Lin Fengmian was on their side and joined in with their own attacks.
The array, already in disarray due to the frantic efforts of those maintaining it, shattered under the combined assault of Lin Fengmian and the two women.
Lin Fengmian forcefully tossed the two women into the arms of Liu Mei and Chen Qingyan, then turned around to catch the Golden Crow Sword as it flew back toward him.
The bearded man’s fist slammed into the Golden Crow Sword, and the impact sent the blade crashing into Lin Fengmian’s body with a sickening crunch of broken bones.
Enduring the excruciating pain, Lin Fengmian mustered every ounce of strength he had and unleashed a devastating sword strike.
The bearded man was sent flying, but Lin Fengmian also staggered and collapsed in front of Yiyun Tower, using his sword to prop himself up as he coughed up blood.
Liu Mei and Chen Qingyan caught Mo Ruyu and Zhuo Ningsi, but before they could even figure out what was happening, Mo Ruyu shouted in alarm, “Junior Brother Lin!
Liu Mei and Chen Qingyan said in unison, “Junior Brother Lin?”
The two quickly landed and stood guard around Lin Fengmian, shielding him from the surrounding Heavenly Deception Sect disciples.
At the same time, the other Heavenly Deception Sect members had also reacted, descending around them and encircling the group.
Lin Fengmian dispelled the Thousand Illusions Technique and struggled to stand, using the Golden Crow Sword to support himself.
Liu Mei quickly stepped forward to help him up, while Chen Qingyan hesitated for a moment before lowering her hand.
“You little rascal, how did you end up here?” Liu Mei asked.
Lin Fengmian, now supported by Liu Mei, leaned on her and smiled. “I’ve come to take you all back.”