Qian Renxue watched Jin Mian as he snapped back to his senses.
She was utterly speechless in her heart.
This guy, she didn't know what kind of spell he had just fallen under.
Standing there, staring blankly and giggling.
He didn't even notice when someone approached his face.
"Oh, quite a commotion."
"So many people actually came! Even a Titled Douluo."
"You're giving us too much face."
Jin Mian scanned the surroundings, his tone relaxed as he spoke to the people surrounding them.
The Second Elder stood atop the mountain gate.
He carefully scrutinized the man and woman who had trespassed.
What made him feel strange was...
With his strength as a Titled Douluo, he actually couldn't fully see through the strength of these two.
Could it be that both of them had reached the level of Titled Douluo?
Impossible!
Absolutely impossible!
He had cultivated for most of his life to finally reach this stage.
Judging by their appearance, these two were quite young.
No matter how extraordinary their talent was...
It was impossible for them to achieve the accomplishments he had spent most of his life cultivating for.
After all, even the two brothers Tang Xiao and Tang Hao, who were called the Clear Sky Twin Stars back then...
At this age...
They were still peeking at widows bathing from time to time.
The Second Elder's gaze narrowed, and his aged voice rang out: "State your names and origins. For what purpose have you trespassed into the Clear Sky Sect? Otherwise, you shall leave no corpse behind!"
"My name is Smith (First Tone)."
"Her name is Smith (Third Tone)."
"We are the second-ranked duo on the Assassin Ranking, who strike fear into the hearts of all across the continent, leaving those who cross us dead or injured: Mr. & Mrs. Smith!"
Jin Mian was talking nonsense with a straight face.
Regardless of whether others believed him or not.
He just made up an identity for now.
Beside him, Qian Renxue was also quite surprised.
She hadn't expected that in just a short while...
She would gain another identity called Smith (Third Tone).
And that second place on the Assassin Ranking!
It sounded very impressive.
But there was one thing she didn't understand.
Why was it only second? Who was ranked first?
The Second Elder was also confused.
What Mr. & Mrs. Smith?
How come he had never heard of them?
And that Assassin Ranking.
In the intelligence Tang Yuehua used to send back, she didn't seem to have mentioned this ranking.
Could it be too niche, so it had no value to investigate?
True.
After all, if two young people like this could be ranked second...
One could see how niche this ranking must be!
"Hmph!"
"I don't care if you are Smith or Smith-Die, what is your purpose for coming to my Clear Sky Sect?"
"If you don't give a proper explanation, today I will turn you 'Smith' couple into a 'Smith-Dead' couple!"
The Second Elder's expression was indifferent, his voice cold.
The surrounding Clear Sky Sect disciples also activated their Martial Souls.
In an instant.
Yellow, purple, and black Soul Rings appeared, a dazzling sight.
On the distant hilltop...
Reinforcements were also rushing over.
Jin Mian took out a sack from somewhere.
He threw it at the feet of the Clear Sky Sect disciples.
There were wet bloodstains on the sack.
"Why are you all so nervous? I'm here to bring you some warmth."
"Open it and see, I guarantee it will give you a big surprise!"
The Clear Sky Sect members looked at each other.
No one stepped forward to untie the sack.
The Second Elder was also suspicious.
He didn't believe for a second that the other party was here to "bring warmth" to the Clear Sky Sect.
But with so many of them, if they were intimidated by a sack containing who-knows-what...
If word got out...
How could they maintain their reputation in the future?
So he pointed at one of the disciples and said, "You there, go and untie the sack. I want to see what's inside."
"Yes!"
That unnamed Clear Sky Sect disciple...
After retracting his Martial Soul...
Cautiously approached the sack.
To prevent any traps inside the bag.
He first gave the sack a series of "Iron Fists of Love," then used a "Whirlwind Shadowless Kick" to kick it hard.
Finally, he summoned the Clear Sky Hammer, intending to give it a "massage."
Jin Mian quickly gave a kind reminder: "I say, take it easy, or I'm afraid you won't be able to explain yourself later."
"Tch."
The other party was dismissive.
He raised the Clear Sky Hammer and brought it down heavily.
After forty-nine strikes...
Only then did he walk forward with satisfaction to untie the sack.
But the next second.
As the sack fell away, all the Clear Sky Sect disciples and the Second Elder were instantly stunned.
Inside the sack was nothing else but the corpse of the Seventh Elder, Tang Lie.
But to be more precise, except for the head, every other part was now a pile of minced meat.
The disciple who had just attacked was now kneeling on the ground.
His eyes were filled with terror, and his hands couldn't stop trembling.
"Old Seven!!!"
The Second Elder quickly reached the remains of Tang Lie's body and kicked that Clear Sky Sect disciple away.
He looked at the scene before him in heart-wrenching grief.
His eyes instantly turned red.
He turned his head and glared at the disciple: "You bastard! I'll kill you!"
"Elder, mercy! I..."
Before he could finish his plea for mercy.
The Second Elder struck the crown of his head with a palm.
That Clear Sky Sect disciple spat out blood and collapsed to the ground, lifeless.
"Second Elder!"
"Second Brother!"
Tang Xiao arrived at the mountain gate with the remaining Elders.
Seeing the Second Elder with his head down, eyes red, and lingering anger, yet silent.
Beside him was the corpse of a Clear Sky Sect disciple.
Then their gazes fell upon Jin Mian and Qian Renxue.
"Are you the ones who trespassed into the Clear Sky Sect? And even killed our Sect disciple!"
"Don't think you're leaving here alive today!"
Just as several Elders were about to act simultaneously...
They noticed a pile of bloody, unknown matter on the ground.
It wasn't until they got closer and saw the Seventh Elder's only intact part—his head—that they were shocked.
They were startled.
"Old Seven!"
"Second Brother, why did Old Seven end up like this? Who did it?"
Several Elders asked furiously.
The Second Elder recounted what had just happened.
"That wretched creature has already been beaten to death by me," the Second Elder said.
Hearing this.
The other Elders looked at the disciple's corpse and cursed, "Killing this kid like that was too easy on him."
The Second Elder interrupted them, his gaze shifting to Jin Mian and Qian Renxue: "Mr. and Mrs. Smith, was it you who killed my seventh brother?"
"It was indeed!" Qian Renxue said.
Boom!!!
Several Titled Douluo auras instantly surged forward like turbulent seawater.
Jin Mian stood in front of Qian Renxue, blocking all the pressure.
The Second Elder's eyes were bloodshot, and he panted heavily as he questioned loudly: "Why did you kill my seventh brother! I want your lives in exchange!"
Jin Mian's expression was calm: "Why kill him? You know very well in your hearts."
"Tang Lie trespassed into the imperial palace and even tried to kidnap the Emperor under the cover of night!"
"That's why we killed him!"
"Emperor Xue Qinghe commissioned us as a couple to bring Tang Lie's body back to the Clear Sky Sect."
"He simply wanted to ask: does the Clear Sky Sect intend to become an enemy of the Tiandou Empire?"
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