"Alright, if you have any more valuable items, feel free to come back to me."
The middle-aged man, although feeling a bit regretful, still smiled as he spoke.
"Mm."
Lin San slightly nodded and then left the area.
Thirty thousand gold coins, even after deducting the twenty thousand needed to forge the sword scabbard, was still more than enough.
...
"What!?"
"Arthis and Gai are both dead!?"
At this moment, the remaining three men from the Earth Dragon Empire inside the City Lord's Mansion erupted in fury upon hearing the news.
"Fu Xiaohu!"
"What were you Tianba people doing!? How could you let our people die like this!"
"How are you going to atone for this!?"
One of the Earth Dragon men shouted angrily at Fu Xiaohu.
"Please calm down, everyone. Our people from the City Lord's Mansion have also perished."
Fu Xiaohu forced a smile.
This time, not only did the two Earth Dragon men die, but the warriors from the City Lord's Mansion who accompanied them also lost their lives!
"No matter what, you must help us find the culprit!"
"Daring to kill people from the Earth Dragon Empire, we must tear them to pieces!"
They spoke furiously.
Fu Xiaohu felt a headache coming on.
Finding the culprit was easier said than done.
Especially when it happened in the wilderness, without any witnesses.
"I'll do my best."
Fu Xiaohu sighed with a headache.
...
At this time, Lin San had rented a house to stay in, intending to wait for the sword scabbard to be completed in a few days.
It was no longer suitable to venture into the Black Forest for now.
After all, he had just killed people from the Earth Dragon Empire today. If the City Lord's Mansion found out, it would be a big problem.
Judging by the spineless actions of the City Lord's Mansion, they would definitely assist the Earth Dragon Empire people.
"Continue cultivating."
Lin San began practicing his swordsmanship in the courtyard of the house.
As he swung the Demon Slaying Sword, a faint sound of the sword slicing through the air could be heard.
"This sword is getting sharper."
Looking at the sharp blade of the Demon Slaying Sword, Lin San couldn't help but sigh.
Moreover, as Lin San willed it, his body's source power channeled into the sword, causing a faint golden flame to appear along the blade.
The [Golden Crow Scorching Heaven Technique], once cultivated beyond the third level, allowed one to manifest this Golden Crow Flame through their source power.
The stronger and more concentrated the source power, the more powerful the flame.
Moreover, when this technique is practiced to the sixth level, one could even 'Manifest Holiness.'
However, for Lin San, that was still a long way off.
"Keep cultivating, don't die too quickly."
Ye Fan, observing Lin San diligently training, spoke up at this moment.
For now, Ye Fan had no intention of changing swordmasters.
The previous swordmasters had died too quickly.
Most people, once they gained immense power, would lose themselves.
Lin San was doing alright so far.
...
Three days passed quickly.
During these three days, the entire Star City was heavily guarded.
Moreover, many people from the City Lord's Mansion were actively searching for the culprit who had killed Gai and the others that day.
Judging from the discovered bodies, the killer used a sword.
So during this time, nearly every swordsman had been questioned.
"The inspections are getting more stringent."
Lin San, staying in his room, frowned deeply.
Now, even leaving the city required an inspection.
Especially for swordsmen.
Lin San felt a bit helpless; those bodies should have been quickly devoured by wild beasts.
But it seemed they weren't, and the bodies were brought back for autopsy, which likely revealed that they were killed by a swordsman.
So during this period, the scrutiny on sword practitioners was even more severe.
However, for many people, this was good news.
The Earth Dragon Empire people were too arrogant, and the City Lord's Mansion was aiding and abetting them—both deserved death.
"Have you still not found the culprit!?"
Inside the City Lord's Mansion, the three Earth Dragon Empire men looked grim.
"Not yet."
Fu Xiaohu shook his head.
The City Lord's Mansion had done everything it could to investigate, but it was just too difficult to find the culprit.
After all, there were too many warriors in Star City, and countless swordsmen as well.
Finding the killer was no easy task.
"If City Lord Fu can't find them, then we'll have to find them ourselves."
One of the Earth Dragon warriors spoke coldly.
"What do you intend to do?"
Hearing his words, Fu Xiaohu was startled and instinctively asked.
"What we intend to do is none of your concern."
The Earth Dragon man sneered.
"We're leaving."
In the next moment, all three of them left simultaneously.
"Lord City Lord, what should we do now?"
Seeing them leave, the other people in the City Lord's Mansion looked at Fu Xiaohu.
"Ignore it for now. Whatever happens, suppress it."
"Two Earth Dragon Empire people have died, and they must be dissatisfied. Let them vent a little."
Fu Xiaohu thought for a moment and then spoke.
He also felt a headache coming on.
But the Earth Dragon people must not be offended.
Otherwise, his position as the City Lord could be at risk.
Suppress it, no matter what happens, suppress it.
...
At this time, the three Earth Dragon Empire men had already left.
"Turner, what are we going to do?"
One of the men asked the Earth Dragon man standing in the middle.
"Sword practitioners."
"The killer is a sword practitioner. Since we can't find the real culprit..."
This Earth Dragon man walked to the street, glaring at a man holding a long sword passing by, his eyes instantly filled with murderous intent.
He raised his broad-bladed sword and slashed at the man!
In an instant, the man's sword-wielding arm was severed!
"Ah!"
The man screamed in agony.
He looked at his severed arm, his face filled with terror.
"What are you doing!"
The people around reacted, and anger surged as they witnessed the scene.
Earth Dragon Empire people!
Once again, Earth Dragon Empire people!
"In this city, every swordsman must lose an arm!"
Turner glared at the surroundings, his face twisted with rage.
"This is outrageous! This is absolutely outrageous!"
The warriors around him, hearing his words, were both shocked and furious.
The Earth Dragon Empire people were truly lawless!
Their people had died, and they blamed everything on the sword practitioners.
"Brothers, kill him!"
Several sword practitioners could no longer endure, their faces darkening as they charged forward with their swords!
"Courting death."
The Earth Dragon Empire warriors sneered, a look of contempt on their faces.
Clang, clang, clang—
With the sound of clashing metal, the warriors were locked in combat with the Earth Dragon Empire people!