"Did you save me?"
"Mmm... thank you."
Bailu was dumbfounded by the scene before her.
It seemed she hadn't quite processed it yet.
Lin Yu smiled: "You're welcome."
"These people dared to come here, they were seeking death."
Bailu shook her head.
Now relaxed, she plopped down on the ground.
"Whew..."
She let out a long breath.
Even Bailu felt a bit drained after brushing with death.
She picked up her gourd and took a couple of big gulps of the calming medicine inside.
Only then did she calm down a bit.
She looked up.
Surprised and curious, she looked at the man before her.
"You're so amazing!"
"You took care of all these assassins in a second?"
"I didn't even see how you did it..."
Just then.
A girl's voice sounded from outside the alley.
"Oh? What's all the commotion here?"
Bailu stood up immediately.
Holding her gourd.
A bit nervous.
Lin Yu patted Bailu's head: "Don't be afraid, she's one of us."
Sparkle walked in, seeing the corpses on the ground, she was thrilled: "These people died so artistically! I didn't know you had such a high level of skill in killing?"
Lin Yu smiled slightly.
Hiding his achievements and fame.
Sparkle then saw Bailu, crouched down and pinched Bailu's cheek.
"Such a cute little Bailu, just like in the game, except this one is real～"
"You have a gourd, I have one too."
Sparkle quickly handed the gourd that was suppressing Phantylia to Lin Yu.
Lin Yu picked it up and listened to it.
Phantylia's voice came through: "Young man, break this gourd to free me, and I can grant you three wishes."
"From Lord Ravager to Aladdin's lamp?"
"Don't worry, there will be a chance for you to shine and heat up..."
Lin Yu directly threw the gourd into the Heliobus perfect utilization device.
The gourd shattered instantly.
A golden flame bloomed from within.
"Thank you..."
Above the flame.
A woman's figure materialized, a meaningful smile hanging at the corner of her mouth.
"Now, let me help you fulfill your wishes."
"Lend me your body, and then, my wish will become your wish~"
She was about to phase-shift to the outside world.
But suddenly, she realized.
Within this space.
She couldn't move at all!
Moreover.
The power within her was being continuously drained.
A sense of foreboding arose.
But it seemed a bit too late.
...
"You saved me, so I must repay you!"
"Let me think about what I can give you…"
"In the future, no matter what difficult or strange illnesses you or your friends encounter, you can come to me for free treatment!"
Bailu pondered seriously.
Lin Yu smiled: "That won't be necessary."
"Then… could you take me to the Starskiff Jetty?" Bailu asked somewhat sheepishly.
"Why not stay out and play a bit longer?"
"The Preceptors have sent so many assassins, and the Alchemy Commission must be in chaos by now."
"This isn't the time for fun. I should hurry back and see what's going on."
"Didn't expect you to be so sensible."
The scene was left to Sparkle.
Whether it was anonymous reporting or disposing of the evidence, she could handle it all exceptionally well.
He also instructed Sparkle to report the owner of this shady gaming house.
According to Xianzhou's laws, he'd probably be sewing for about ten years.
Near the jetty, Lin Yu didn't need to escort Bailu onto the Starskiff anymore, as the area was filled with Alchemy Commission medics, all there to find and protect Bailu.
Seeing Bailu unharmed, they were nearly moved to tears.
They gathered around her.
"Miss Bailu, it's such a relief that you're safe!"
"We received word that the Preceptors sent assassins to target you!"
"Even the maid by your side was a spy planted by the Preceptors!"
Bailu waved her hand, signaling them to calm down.
"They're all after me, why are you all so nervous?"
"See, I'm perfectly fine."
"This time, it's all thanks to that young man… Huh, where did he go…?"
...
Alchemy Commission.
Beach.
Dan Heng's expression turned grave. From what these Preceptors were saying, it seemed they had come prepared, with techniques specifically designed to counter him.
"Traitor, surrender now!"
A blue net descended towards Dan Heng.
To his surprise, his power attacks against the net were like sinking into quicksand.
A water dragon surged from beneath his feet.
But the net seemed loose yet impenetrable, and the water dragon couldn't find a way through.
At that moment.
The barrier created by the Cloud Chanting Technique was suddenly shattered from the outside.
A massive golden blade sliced through the air!
Reinforcements had arrived!
Jing Yuan walked leisurely from behind.
"Do you really think I wouldn't notice the Preceptors' little schemes?"
A colossal Divine General stood on the beach.
While Dan Heng's water dragon circled nearby.
"Jing Yuan…!?"
The Preceptors were visibly shaken.
With Jing Yuan's appearance, their already desperate situation became even more precarious.
Some people were even beginning to consider retreating.
At that moment.
A red light and a white light suddenly appeared on the battlefield.
It was Jingliu and Blade.
The unusual movements here might escape the notice of ordinary people, but not them.
Jingliu's crimson eyes scanned everyone present.
"Preceptors... I've killed quite a few of them in my time. I didn't expect more to come knocking this time."
Hearing this.
The Preceptors around felt a chill in their hearts.
Jingliu reached out and clenched her hand.
A frosty sword, as cold as moonlight, appeared in her grasp.
At the same time.
Her plain clothes transformed instantly.
They became the same attire she wore in the game.
Because this outfit was most suited for battle—or rather, slaughter.
"Jingliu!"
Someone recognized her.
"Retreat quickly! She's Jing Yuan's master, and she's also afflicted with Mara!"
Jingliu smiled faintly.
"Did you get to know me from the game?"
"Good. Then let me show you the sharpness of this sword."
A few minutes later.
All the Preceptors on the scene had been slain.
Two who had tried to flee early were cut down by Blade.
With the slaughter over.
Jingliu casually clapped her hands: "Alright, let's get back to the story."
Dan Heng nodded.
His expression was somewhat complicated.
Jing Yuan patted his shoulder and said, "Don't think too much about it... These people were extremists among the Vidyadhara. Now that they've been dealt with, it's a permanent solution."
"That doesn't sound like something the General of the Luofu would say. Shouldn't the General treat all citizens of the Luofu equally?"
"Hah, what are you talking about? I just arrived here. These Preceptors had ill intentions and were slain by a mysterious woman... All I can do is notify the Cloud Knights to handle the aftermath."
As the four of them made their way back.
A small figure was running toward them at an incredible speed.
"Hey!!"
"Are you all okay?"
"I'm here to rescue you!"
Bailu spotted Dan Heng and Jing Yuan from afar.
Her face lit up with joy.
"Great, I made it in time!"
"The Preceptors have rebelled! They're targeting the two of us!"
"They even planned to eliminate me and use you for experiments to create a new High Elder!"
Bailu blurted out in one breath.
Then she leaned on the railing, panting heavily.
Dan Heng opened his mouth but didn't know how to explain.
Jing Yuan's lips curled into a faint smile as he said, "Don't worry, Miss Bailu."
"We're fine, but those Preceptors... are no longer with us."