Journey to the End of the Night Chapter 1507 - 939: Thousand Eyes_2

The greatest secret concealed within Shifang City had, in fact, been seen through by him in a single glance. It seemed the reputation of 'One Drop of Blood' was not in vain.

The research involving the fusion of humans and mechanical puppets was an act strictly forbidden within the Six Paths.

He himself was a rare, successful subject of this fusion research, a deeply guarded secret maintained by the powers behind him.

Were the Hundred Immortal Sects of the Mortal World to discover Shifang City's true success in researching the secret techniques of combining humans and mechanical puppets, their meticulously laid plans would undoubtedly face immense disruption.

The opportune moment for their public reveal in the guise of mechanical puppets had not yet arrived, and the slightest misstep here was absolutely impermissible.

The most sensible course of action would be to eliminate them on the spot!

Just as Yu Xiuji was preparing to draw his bow and release an arrow, his body suddenly lost control and faltered.

A tight frown creased his brow as an unsettling sensation began to creep up from beneath him, akin to flowing hot mercury, ascending his legs and reaching his very heart.

Looking down abruptly, he was horrified to see that his legs had somehow sprouted clusters of rhombic purple crystals.

For someone hailing from Shifang City, these purple crystals were not an unfamiliar sight; in truth, no one understood their nature better than he did.

His pupils constricted with alarming speed as his reason was being relentlessly consumed by a burgeoning frenzy.

Consumed by intense rage, he swiftly loosed an arrow, gambling to be devoured by the Witch Plague himself in order to slay Baili An.

"I want to see who dares lay a hand on my flesh?"

A gust of wind stirred, and a cold, emotionless voice echoed through the air.

A small, pale hand emerged from the encroaching darkness, intercepting the arrow that streaked through the sky, almost invisible to the naked eye.

Yu Xiuji felt a jolt of shock; someone had managed to infiltrate his domain undetected.

And he had not perceived the slightest disturbance.

Baili An’s gaze fell upon the woman before him, clad in simple hemp attire.

A sinking feeling settled in his chest, and his scalp began to prickle.

This unwavering little demon had actually followed him all the way here?

However…

Baili An detected something out of the ordinary.

If she were merely an ordinary little demon, how could she have so effortlessly caught that arrow?

And how had she infiltrated Yu Xiuji’s domain without a sound?

Even his own mother had not noticed anything amiss.

This little demon clearly possessed depths he could not fathom.

Baili An’s mind raced, piecing together possibilities, yet he could not begin to grasp Ying Ji’s utterly nonchalant and hands-off approach towards him.

Having wandered for over two hundred years, she had finally located her son, and Ying Ji had no intention of interfering in his personal affairs, unlike Baili Yu.

Ying Ji had deliberately kept her distance, especially concerning Baili An’s establishment of 'One Drop of Blood'.

Shu Ci, on the other hand, was a different story entirely.

She had traveled a great distance, sparing no effort to position herself favorably, all for the delectable morsel beside her.

Her eyes were practically fixated on Baili An at every moment.

Every single movement he made was seared into her vision.

She lived in fear that in the blink of an eye, her precious charge might encounter trouble and get hurt.

Yu Xiuji’s domain had unfurled, much like a bone he had been intently guarding was suddenly snatched by another dog – she had to intervene and break its legs!

Yu Xiuji watched, stunned, as the enchanting beauty before him shattered the Thunder Arrow he had fired, crushing it with her bare hands.

The poisonous liquid within the arrow splattered onto her, emitting a corrosive, sizzling sound.

Yet, as the corrosive mist dissipated, her skin remained pristine and white as snow, utterly unmarked.

His pupils constricted sharply. Interest in prolonging this confrontation waned, and he swiftly retrieved an ice-blue crystal from his person.

The crystal held a liquid that mirrored the vast ocean in color.

Without a moment's hesitation, he injected the conical crystal into his chest, forcefully administering the ice-blue liquid within.

The rampant purple hue spreading across his body’s surface appeared to recede slightly, and his unfocused pupils regained a measure of clarity.

Gritting his teeth, despite his profound reluctance, he rapidly dissolved his domain. Disregarding Baili An entirely, he made a hasty escape.

"Young Master..." Qingxin glanced with palpable worry at Baili An, whose shoulder was already succumbing to a spreading patch of blackness, before turning her gaze to Shu Ci.

Baili An subtly furrowed his brows. Gently pushing Qingxin aside, he inquired, "Why don't you proceed with the task?"

"But..."

"I am fine."

Sensing his firm resolve, Qingxin had no choice but to nod. She gave little further thought to Shu Ci’s sudden appearance.

After all, this person had just saved the two of them; surely her intentions were not malicious, and Qingxin departed with peace of mind.

Shu Ci slowly turned, fixing Baili An with an intense, glaring stare.

That look conveyed an unmistakable message: 'Well now, kid, you’re in my clutches once more.'

Once he confirmed Qingxin's departure, Baili An did not hesitate and let out a shout: "Ah..."

The word ’mother’ had barely left his lips when Shu Ci’s eyes suddenly turned malevolent. With a swift pounce, she clamped her hand firmly over Baili An’s mouth.

Her formidable strength and ferocious expression sent Baili An crashing onto the grass. Her grip was so tight it felt as though she meant to shatter his teeth.

Baili An, already severely wounded and weakened by a poisoned arrow, was in a fragile state. This unexpected collision from Shu Ci rendered him unconscious.

Shu Ci’s face was impassive as she patted his head. Upon confirming his unconsciousness, she scoffed, "Ungrateful wretch, always needs to be knocked out to behave properly."

She inserted a finger into the wound on Baili An’s shoulder, then licked the blood-soaked flesh, her face contorting.

It was as if she had tasted something intensely bitter.

"Pah! Pah! Is this poison meant to enhance the flavor?"

Shu Ci was at her limit; under the influence of the arrow’s poison, she couldn’t conceal even a wisp of her Karma Barrier’s scent.

The body she had meticulously nurtured was once again compromised by his reckless actions.

...

...

The mournful cries of nightingales echoed, while carrion-eating vultures continued their persistent circling above the city, like harbinger of doom.

As Qingzhi strode through the forest, he abruptly halted, drawing a curious glance from the demon fox, Ting Yan. He retrieved a round, black bead from his sleeve.

The bead felt scorching hot in his palm. With a firm squeeze, a vertical eye opened in its center.

A pale blue light emanated into the darkness, outlining a person’s face.

Beneath the facial outline, a line of small, blue characters materialized.

"Yinghuo City, Yu Xiuji, chief perpetrator of Wusu County, injured the Young Master. Urgent execution required!"

Qingzhi smirked, pocketed the bead, and declared, "Change course, we’re heading to Wusu County first."

Ting Yan inquired, puzzled, "What was that just now?"

Qingzhi produced the bead again and tossed it to her, explaining, "This is called the 'Thousand Eyes' bead, crafted by an Artifact Refiner from my organization, One Drop of Blood. It’s not particularly remarkable."

"It contains a thousand beads connected by a single eye, used for dispatching assassination targets. Our One Drop of Blood operates in regional units.

"Every thousand individuals form a unit, and through this bead, they can view kill-list orders issued by their comrades. If a target isn't designated for elimination, they won't appear on the Thousand Eyes list."

The mention of killing piqued Ting Yan’s interest: "So, are you accepting this bounty?"

Qingzhi raised an eyebrow, replying, "Not precisely. Someone faster than us has already claimed this order."

Ting Yan, intrigued, asked, "Then why are we still going to Wusu County to get involved?"

Qingzhi casually stated, "Because our top Great Demon within One Drop of Blood, Tang Di, has joined the fray."

"Tang Di?"

Qingzhi fixed Ting Yan with a meaningful look and added with a smile, "As far as I know, Tang Di is a Great Demon of ancient lineage, having broken the seal on Penglai Immortal Mountain a millennium ago and unleashed three thousand demons in one fell swoop. Truly a formidable figure who caused immense suffering to the Immortals."

The seal of Penglai Immortal Mountain was broken?

Releasing three thousand demons with a single act?

What kind of origin does this demon possess? Could they perhaps be on the level of a Demon King?

To commit such an atrocity during this golden age of All Heavens’ immortals, and yet this Great Demon remains unsubdued by Immortal Venerable Zhu Zhan.

Still roaming freely within the vast mortal realm.

Such an extraordinary individual, why would they become involved with a nascent force like 'One Drop of Blood'?

Ting Yan found it utterly unbelievable!

"A Great Demon of that caliber, traveling such a distance, all for the purpose of assassinating a mere cultivator from Shifang City?"

Qingzhi chuckled, "Even revered Golden Immortals from places like White Sun Cave would descend to the mortal realm to hunt down a little fox demon like you, wouldn't they?"

Ting Yan giggled charmingly, "So they are ensnared by love. The one who issued this kill order must be quite a beauty, wouldn't you agree?"

Qingzhi was indifferent to such matters: "Tang Di rarely makes an appearance, let alone takes on assignments. You are of the Demon Clan; he is a Great Demon."

"Witnessing one of his battles would be a significant boon for you. Journeying to Wusu today will not be in vain."

Ting Yan’s expression shifted subtly, and then she offered a faint smile, "It’s rare for you to show such consideration for me."