124: Chapter 124: White Sheep City 124: Chapter 124: White Sheep City White Sheep City, a small city not far from the Spirit Sword Sect, was home to over thirty million warriors, most of whom were True Martial Realm warriors.
After a three-day journey, Lin Bai arrived from Flying Dragon City to White Sheep City.
Since this task was issued by the Lord of White Sheep City himself, I should go see him directly.”
Lin Bai entered White Sheep City and after asking around, he found the City Lord’s Mansion.
Crossing the bustling streets, Lin Bai saw a grand and imposing architectural complex not far ahead.
It was the City Lord’s Mansion.
At the entrance of the City Lord’s Mansion stood two robust Da Han warriors in their late twenties.
They wore battle armor and held long spears, looking impressive and formidable.
Lin Bai arrived at the entrance, cupped his fist in a salute and said with a smile:”Hello, sir.
Could you please announce my arrival to the City Lord?
Let him know that Lin Bai, a disciple from the Spirit Sword Sect, has come to see him.”
The two guards looked at Lin Bai in amazement and then laughed excitedly, “Young man, are you really an accomplished disciple of the Spirit Sword Sect?”
“Guaranteed genuine.” Lin Bai smiled faintly.
“Oh my, judging by your appearance, you can’t be more than sixteen or seventeen years old and you’re already an accomplished disciple of the Spirit Sword Sect.
Indeed, young people today are quite remarkable.
Please follow me to the reception hall to have some tea.
After I inform the City Lord, he will naturally come to receive you.”
The guard said with a smile.
“Alright, thank you.” Lin Bai responded, smiling.
“It’s my duty.” The guard replied with a grin.
The guard led Lin Bai to the reception hall just as a man and a woman were standing inside.
The man appeared to be in his fifties, clad in a golden robe.
His face bore a majestic expression – a clear sign of someone who had held a high position for a long time, and carried an extraordinary momentum.
The woman, on the other hand, was a cute young girl.
Tiny and big-eyed, she gazed at the middle-aged man in the golden robe as her face held a somewhat naughty smile.
“Are you really sure?
Why don’t we wait until the accomplished disciple from the Spirit Sword Sect or the Canghai Yuntai Palace arrive to make a plan?” the middle-aged man in the golden robe looked worriedly at the young girl.
“Oh dear, Lord of White Sheep City, relax.
With me in charge, that Demon Path Warrior called Zeng Liang is certainly not going anywhere.
And who knows when the disciples of the Spirit Sword Sect and the Canghai Yuntai Palace will arrive?
Just tell me where Zeng Liang is, and I will kill him.”
“And then, the reward for this task will belong solely to me.”
The young girl laughed with visible excitement.
You’re only at the First Level of the Earth Martial Realm while Zeng Liang is at the Second Level.
Moreover, he operates in a very covert manner.
What happens if you can’t take care of him?
And if you scare him away and he leaves White Sheep City, countless innocent girls might get into trouble.”
Turns out that man in the golden robe was the Lord of the White Sheep City.
As for the young girl, she claimed to be a ranger and had apparently heard about the job involving Zeng Liang.
She had come to White Sheep City specifically to meet the City Lord.
The guard who brought Lin Bai to the reception hall was overjoyed to see the City Lord was there too.
“I greet the City Lord.”
Don’t you see that I am with esteemed guests?” The Lord’s face turned cold, and he spoke in a frosty tone.
“Please forgive me, my Lord.
This man here, Lin Bai, claims to be a disciple of the Spirit Sword Sect.
That’s why I brought him to the reception hall.” Seeing the City Lord getting angry, the guard was scared to his bones and hastened to explain the situation.
“The disciple from Spirit Sword Sect is here.”
The City Lord looked overjoyed at the news and his gaze fell upon Lin Bai.
“I am Lin Bai, an Outer Sect Disciple of the Spirit Sword Sect.” Lin Bai stepped forward, cupping his fist in salutation and smiled.
“Hmph.” The young girl, seeing Lin Bai’s arrival, looked upset, her face clouded with discontent as she glared at Lin Bai.
Lin Bai had arrived, which meant that she was to share the reward of the task she had completed.
It was not easy to find such a highly rewarding task and now, she had to share the gains!
Only at the Xuanwu Realm Ninth Level?”
The Lord of White Sheep City, looking apprehensively at Lin Bai’s cultivation level, after a brief surprise, welcomed her in, “Lin Bai, the Spirit Sword Sect and White Sheep City are miles apart, you must be tired from your journey.
The Lord of White Sheep City invited Lin Bai to sit down.
Lin Bai could see that the City Lord seemed unsatisfied with her martial art cultivation.
In fact, Lin Bai was right.
The Lord of White Sheep City was indeed surprised upon seeing Lin Bai’s cultivation level, he thought to himself, ‘Did I not clarify on the task that Zeng Liang’s martial art level is the Second Level of Earth Martial Realm?
Why would the Spirit Sword Sect send a warrior from the Xuanwu Realm Ninth Level?’
Despite his bewilderment, the Lord of White Sheep City dared not offend Lin Bai, considering the formidable Spirit Sword Sect stood behind her.
“Young Friend Lin Bai, may I see your task and your identity token?” the Lord of White Sheep City cordially said after having Lin Bai seated.
Lin Bai immediately took out the task scroll and the identity token and handed them over to the Lord of White Sheep City.
Only after verifying Lin Bai’s identity did the Lord of White Sheep City return the scroll and the token, while simultaneously saying, “Mr.
Lin, Zeng Liang is a warrior of the Earth Martial Realm, Second Level.
Are you confident in handling him?”
“Your level of cultivation…” the Lord of White Sheep City halted mid-sentence.
“Regarding your worries, City Lord, rest assured.
As I have arrived here, Zeng Liang’s end is not far.” Lin Bai declared confidently.
“Huh, a warrior of the Xuanwu Realm Ninth Level with a low cultivation level doesn’t doesn’t lack confidence.” The young girl sitting across Lin Bai commented disdainfully.
“Who might you be?” Lin Bai asked curiously.
The City Lord was about to speak, “This young lady is…”
“I am Bai Zhiyuan, just a wandering cultivator.
I’ve heard that warriors of the Spirit Sword Sect are well-versed in the Sword Art, their sword skill extraordinary.
If an opportunity arises, I’d like to learn from you.” Bai Zhiyuan, although her expression was somewhat disgruntled, challenged Lin Bai defiantly.
Before the City Lord could introduce Bai Zhiyuan, she introduced herself.
Her words were filled with anger as she confronted Lin Bai directly.
She had just arrived at White Sheep City, she has no grudge against Bai Zhiyuan.
Why would she pick a fight as soon as she opened her mouth?
However, since she had already provoked him, Lin Bai would not back down.
As a disciple of the Spirit Sword Sect, Lin Bai was obligated to uphold the sect’s reputation.
She said, “Hehe, if Miss Bai wishes to fight with me, I’m afraid you’ll need two more years of practice.”
“You look down on me, do you dare to fight me?” Bai Zhiyuan yelled angrily.
“I’m sorry, I’m here to kill Zeng Liang, the Demon Path Warrior.
I’m not interested in getting involved with you.” Lin Bai shook his head.
Bai Zhiyuan only had the cultivation level of the First Level of Earth Martial Realm.
Lin Bai could easily defeat her with one strike.
No interest in such a trivial match, she flatly declined.
“You don’t even dare to fight me and yet, you want to kill Zeng Liang?
He’s at the Second Level of the Earth Martial Realm, you’re just courting death.”
“If you know what’s good for you, leave.
Give this task to me and you can save your life.”
“Miss Bai, since you are a woman, I can show you some leniency, but please, don’t push too hard, otherwise…” As Lin Bai’s eyes opened and closed, a chilling killing intent quietly spread across the meeting room.