The Thousand-Faced Woman was dumbfounded.
She couldn't believe what she had just witnessed!
In just one encounter, the Shadow Guest, who had terrorized Liang'an Prefecture for years, was defeated by Li Mugui!
He didn't even have the chance to fight back!
Who would believe this if they heard it?
The Thousand-Faced Woman had worked with the Shadow Guest for many years and knew his abilities well.
Although the "Shadow Sword Sutra" he practiced was only a fragment, it was considered a superior martial art in Liang'an Prefecture.
Especially his "Shadowless Step" light skill, which had allowed him to escape death multiple times.
Yet today, he was killed by Li Mugui, who had just entered the third realm.
No, that wasn't right.
The Thousand-Faced Woman was certain that Li Mugui was not just a beginner in the third realm. His aura was much stronger than hers and the Shadow Guest's.
He was already in the mid-stage of the Wanxiang Realm!
The Thousand-Faced Woman's heart trembled.
If she had known about Li Mugui's terrifying strength, she would never have accepted this mission, even if it meant her death.
Tang Wei had sent them to their deaths!
Her mind was filled with thoughts, but her face remained expressionless.
"Our city lord is invincible!" she shouted, just like a real maid from the City Lord's mansion, joining the crowd in praising their great city lord for defeating the invading enemy.
Then, she suddenly felt a chill on her back.
"I never expected the famous Thousand-Faced Woman to disguise herself as a woman," said Li Mugui, appearing behind her with a smirk on his face.
The Thousand-Faced Woman's body tensed up instantly.
But quickly, her mind forced her to calm down.
It was impossible for Li Mugui to see through her disguise.
Even a martial artist at the peak of the third realm couldn't see through her Thousand Faces technique.
Li Mugui was only in the mid-stage of the third realm.
He was just trying to intimidate her!
So, she pretended to be startled and said, "Thousand-Faced Woman? Where is she?"
Then, she seemed to casually glance at Li Mugui and said, "City Lord! Does the Shadow Guest have an accomplice?"
"But I believe that no matter who it is, they won't be a match for you!"
Her performance was flawless, thanks to her years of training.
Even the guards next to her praised Li Mugui's invincibility.
But Li Mugui shook his head and said, "Thousand-Faced Woman, you're a respected figure. Why are you pretending to be foolish here?"
"My sword intent has already revealed you. Stop pretending."
As he spoke, he released a sharp sword intent that locked onto the Thousand-Faced Woman from all directions.
If she made the slightest movement, she would be instantly shredded by the sword intent!
Feeling the icy sword intent coming from all around her, the Thousand-Faced Woman's smile froze on her face.
She couldn't believe that Li Mugui had seen through her disguise just by relying on his sword intent.
This showed that his understanding and mastery of the sword path were far beyond her imagination!
Even in Xichuan, a holy land of swordsmanship, she had never encountered such a swordsmanship prodigy!
The Thousand-Faced Woman was deeply shocked.
How could she have encountered such a person in Liang'an Prefecture, such a remote place?
Someone who would be considered a genius even in Xichuan, a holy land of swordsmanship!
Her aura trembled, and her legs felt weak.
This wasn't because she lacked courage. It was only when she faced such an unparalleled swordsman that she felt this way.
Sometimes, kneeling was not a sign of cowardice.
Only those who had faced such an unparalleled swordsman would understand.
"Your swordsmanship is divine, City Lord. I admire it," the Thousand-Faced Woman knelt on the ground and bowed her head.
"You're right. I am the Thousand-Faced Woman."
She admitted her identity without hesitation.
"You're being straightforward," Li Mugui said with a smile, his sword intent still lingering coldly. "Why did you disguise yourself as a maid from the City Lord's mansion? What's your purpose? Speak clearly and concisely."
"Don't even think about deceiving me."
As he spoke, Li Mugui controlled his sword intent to press down on the Thousand-Faced Woman.
Droplets of sweat formed on the Thousand-Faced Woman's forehead.
Even when facing Tang Wei, the prefectural lord of Liang'an and a late-stage Wanxiang Realm martial artist, she had never felt such fear before.
Suppressing the fear that welled up in her heart, the Thousand-Faced Woman spoke up: "City Lord, both the Shadow Guest and I were sent by Tang Wei, the prefectural lord of Liang'an, to assassinate you and help Liu Yu from the Liu family seize the position of the City Lord of Feiying City."
She laid out the whole story concisely and clearly, and then said cautiously, "I hope the City Lord can spare my life. I am willing to serve you as your loyal subject!"
Li Mugui frowned.
Even the Thousand-Faced Woman said she was sent by Tang Wei, the prefectural lord of Liang'an, to kill him.
But searching through his memories, he couldn't find any conflict he had with Tang Wei.
"You said Tang Wei, the prefectural lord, sent you to kill me," Li Mugui asked slowly. "But you're already a wanted criminal in Liang'an Prefecture. How can I trust you?"
"City Lord, I have a letter as proof," the Thousand-Faced Woman said hurriedly, taking out a letter from her possession. "There is Tang Wei's exclusive seal on the letter!"
Li Mugui pointed his finger, and the letter flew into his hand with a burst of qi.
There was indeed a red seal on it, which he had seen before.
It was on the official document Tang Wei, the prefectural lord of Liang'an, had issued approving his succession as the City Lord of Chen in Feiying City.
This kind of seal was imprinted with the martial artist's qi and was almost impossible to forge.
Seeing the letter, Li Mugui believed 70% of what the Thousand-Faced Woman said.
But why?
Could the Liu family have such great influence? Enough to persuade even the prefectural lord?
If that were the case, the Liu family should have made a move when Li Tai was still alive.
Li Mugui couldn't figure it out.
On the other side, the Thousand-Faced Woman, who was kneeling on the ground, noticed Li Mugui frowning and her heart sank.
She hoped he didn't disbelieve her!
She didn't want to die yet!
"City Lord, if you don't believe me, I can take you to the Liu family. There must be evidence of Liu Yu and Tang Wei's collusion!"
The Thousand-Faced Woman said urgently.
Li Mugui remained silent, unmoved by her words.
The matter with the Liu family could be resolved with the remaining time of his real special effect.
Seeing that he was unmoved, the Thousand-Faced Woman became even more anxious.
"City Lord, I am also willing to offer all the resources I have obtained over the years!"
"I even know some of the Shadow Guest's treasure hideouts!"
"As long as you spare my life, I am willing to give up everything!"
Li Mugui raised an eyebrow at her words, feeling a little tempted.
After all, the Thousand-Faced Woman and the Shadow Guest had plundered countless wealthy families over the years and must have collected many family heirlooms.
The wealth represented by these was enough to tempt anyone!
He glanced at the Thousand-Faced Woman and said, "Your offer is tempting enough."
"But if you can betray Tang Wei now, how can you guarantee that you won't betray me in the future?"
The Thousand-Faced Woman fell silent for a moment before making a decision. She took out a small ceramic bottle and poured out two round objects that looked like pills.
"City Lord, these are the Absolute Heart Worms from the Wan Du Valley in Xichuan, one male and one female."
"By taking the male worm, you will have control over my life with the female worm in your possession."