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Clang! Sparks flew in all directions!
The swordsman's blade flashed at his waist and struck the object that was hurled at him, but before he could see who the attacker was, a hand was already clamped onto his face.
The words "no mercy" sealed his fate.
A moment passed.
The soft moonlight spilled between the trees, and the Spirit Fox hurried over, but she couldn't find Pei Jinye anywhere.
Seeing the blood that had stained the forest floor, she felt a sudden lurch in her heart.
"This damn man... he couldn't have met with trouble, could he?"
She hurriedly tried to call for backup.
However, she was taken aback when she saw someone carrying a corpse.
The Spirit Fox's hair stood on end, much like a frightened fox. She swore she had been vigilant all around, but still failed to notice when an extra person appeared before her.
"Demon King?"
She ventured cautiously.
