Tyrant Sky Martial Soul-Chapter 2279 - 2282: Liu Tai the Scoundrel and the Black-and-White Duo

Facing the attention of the Demon Shadow Sect disciples, Ling Xiao appeared very calm.

He probably got used to transforming into a demon in the past.

So now, acting fierce and powerful was still very easy for him.

He turned away coldly but inadvertently glanced at the place where the person he had thrown earlier had fallen, a hint of a smile on his lips.

Several hours later, the underground city was completely shrouded in darkness.

It got dark here earlier than on the surface.

The bustling city suddenly became much more deserted, with only lights shining in many buildings, accompanied by the sounds of gambling and laughter.

It was the celebration night at the Eight Immortals County branch of the Demon Shadow Sect.

Therefore, it was normal for there to be revelry and indulgence.

In Hall Master Liu Tai's manor, it was currently very quiet because Ling Xiao had given everyone a break to enjoy this rare day of celebration.

He had already visited Chen Wuyan, the steward of the Eight Immortals County of the Demon Shadow Sect.

This person was indeed very strong, but Ling Xiao could handle it, and he reported false intelligence about Yuhua Town to Chen Wuyan without a change in expression.

Clearly, this guy did not suspect a thing.

However, what worried Ling Xiao was the presence of another more powerful aura behind the screen in Chen Wuyan's room.

If his guess was correct, it was likely the envoy sent by the headquarters that Liu Tai mentioned.

This unseen person was the most concerning.

Because it's completely unknown what kind of person this guy is.

Or what kind of temperament he has.

However, by this point, Ling Xiao would not retreat at the sight of this person.

At least this person did not expose him on the spot, indicating they temporarily did not suspect him.

After all, with his ability to transform into the Yin-Yang Demon King, it's generally very unlikely for him to be exposed.

At this moment, Ling Xiao was alone in the manor's hall, sipping fine wine, waiting for the upcoming visitors.

"Since you've already arrived, why keep hiding? There's no one else in the manor; why not come in for a drink?"

Suddenly, Ling Xiao raised a toast towards the entrance, speaking with a smile.

At this moment, the doors of the parlor burst open, and two gusts of wind rushed towards Ling Xiao.

These two gusts of wind came from two individuals.

One was a woman in white, with a cultivation level at the First Cycle of Yin-Yang Realm, First Level Hell Pinnacle.

The other was a man in black, with a cultivation level at the ordinary Yin-Yang Realm Second Layer, Hell Mid Phase.

In terms of strength, these two were about the same.

Facing their attacks, Ling Xiao merely gave a faint smile, then tossed the wine cup in his hand.

In mid-air, the liquid in the wine cup transformed into a fire dragon, soaring up and attacking the two.

The pair in black and white desperately defended, barely dispelling the fire dragon.

But their hair and eyebrows were singed considerably.

"How is this fiend so formidable!"

The woman in white exclaimed.

"Indeed, we heard he was just at the early stage of the First Cycle of Yin-Yang Realm Second Layer, barely stronger than you, madam."

The man in black was equally shocked.

How could they not be shocked?

They thought they could easily kill Liu Tai by joining forces, but they never expected the other side to fend them off effortlessly with a casual attack, nearly killing them.

Moreover, it was clear the opponent was holding back.

"Alas, today we infiltrated the Demon Shadow Sect's underground city, intending to kill Chen Wuyan, that scoundrel, and rescue our daughter. Who would have thought our son would be killed by Liu Tai, and we can't even handle Liu Tai. How can we save our daughter?"

The woman in white sighed deeply, her expression showing utter despair and helplessness.

"No matter what, we can't let our son die in vain. Liu Tai, that scoundrel, must be confronted, regardless."

The man in black gritted his teeth, eyes filled with madness. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

It was clear he intended to fight Liu Tai to the death, even if it meant sacrificing his life.

"Both of you, why so filled with rage? Why not sit down and have a drink?"

Just as the man intended to fight to the death, Ling Xiao suddenly chuckled, refilled his cup, and spoke to them.

"Scoundrel, we have nothing to say to you."

The man in black said angrily.

Ling Xiao chuckled. He knew when they insulted "scoundrel," they referred to Liu Tai, not him, so he didn't mind at all.

"Young brother, you can come out now; if you don't, your parents might tear me apart."

Upon hearing this, the man in black and the woman in white were momentarily stunned, then saw a young man emerging from behind.

It was the same person who attempted to assassinate Ling Xiao during the day but was "killed" by Ling Xiao directly.

In fact, it was merely an act.

Ling Xiao hadn't killed him, but performed a swap in front of many Demon Shadow Sect disciples.

The instant he captured the assassin, Ling Xiao swapped him with a beast from the Beast Ring.

Simultaneously, he transformed that beast into the appearance of the assassin, killing it on the spot.

A corpse was necessary, and the more tragic its death looked, the better, ideally resembling Liu Tai's handiwork.

Therefore, the corpse was shriveled as if drained of blood.

Ling Xiao did this to ensure everything was handled properly.

He feared the Demon Shadow Sect people might investigate the corpse. If he couldn't kill the assassin on the spot but let him go or pretended to kill him, he would be in trouble.

As a matter of fact, in Chen Wuyan's room, the corpse lay on a tattered mat.

Someone was examining the corpse.

"No issues, right? I told you, it was Liu Tai."

Chen Wuyan said to that person.

"The body's fine, but I'm just following protocol. Each of the six Hall Masters must undergo investigation to prevent any malicious infiltrators."

The person coldly replied: "Dispose of the body, Liu Tai can pass this time."

"Master Demon Envoy, you're being overly cautious. I'll tell you, even if someone sneaks in, they can't disguise as a Hall Master or protector. These people are too conspicuous, well-known, and easily exposed."

"Instead, it's the ordinary disciples you must watch out for; one of them might sneak in."

Chen Wuyan said.

"That makes sense, which is why I've set up excellent measures to distinguish the genuine from the fake. If someone sneaks in, they won't pass this check."

The demon envoy sneered, watching the body being taken away and resumed drinking.

Meanwhile, back at Liu Tai's manor, Ling Xiao had reverted to his original appearance.

He realized the strength of the pair in black and white was impressive and felt they could definitely help him.

The key was their willingness to risk their lives to save their daughter; such dedication means they're more likely to complete any task given to them.

"I've told you the specifics. What do you plan to do next?"

Ling Xiao transformed back into Liu Tai's appearance.

Being a cautious person, keeping his true form for too long was risky for exposure.