A deep frown appeared on Lin Xiao's forehead as he retracted his frivolous smile. "Are you able to sense their cultivation?"
"Two of them are at Leaving Aperture Grade 1, and one is at Leaving Aperture Grade 3."
The Howling Celestial Hound replied swiftly with a gleeful look on its face. "Master, rest assured. With me around, these rascals won't be able to harm you."
Hearing the Howling Celestial Hound's reply, Lin Xiao felt a little relieved. "Since that's the case, let's just wait and see what kind of tricks they have up their sleeves," a playful glint flashed across his eyes.
He was curious to see who would be so bold as to make a move on him!
Lin Xiao's group continued making their way out of Forgetful River City. Even after walking for a distance of three li away from the city, no one made a move.
Could it be that he was overthinking things?
Lin Xiao's lips twitched as he asked, "Howling Celestial Hound, are those three Leaving Aperture realm experts still following us?"
"Un."
The Howling Celestial Hound nodded as a hint of killing intent flashed across its eyes. Without any hesitation, its body blurred into a blur as it dashed toward a certain direction.
Chi!
Chi!
Chi!
The sound of claws piercing through skin echoed in the air. The three Leaving Aperture realm experts who were preparing to assassinate Lin Xiao collapsed to the ground, their chests bleeding profusely.
Even when they felt a sharp pain in their chests, they were still unable to comprehend what had just happened.
They were clearly gathering their strength to kill Zhang Xuan in a single blow, but a black silhouette suddenly flashed by, interrupting their attacks. Furthermore, they collapsed to the ground with grievous injuries.
The strength of that black silhouette …
"Hmph!
Do you think that you can harm my master with just the few of you? "
While the three Leaving Aperture realm experts were still in shock, the Howling Celestial Hound's voice suddenly sounded behind them.
They turned their heads around with great difficulty, and only then did they see the black silhouette that had injured them.
It was actually a black dog?!
The three of them could hardly believe their eyes. They were all Leaving Aperture realm experts, but they had actually been defeated by a black dog?
This couldn't be real!
"Speak, who sent you here?"
While the three Leaving Aperture realm experts were still in a state of disarray, Lin Xiao had already walked up to them and looked down at them with a cold expression on his face.
"This …"
The three Leaving Aperture realm experts glanced at one another before choosing to remain silent.
They were the assassins of the Fang Clan, and they had never failed before.. but this didn't mean that they didn't know the price of failure...
Once they revealed Fang Xianlong, what awaited them was a fate worse than death.
As if he could read their minds, Lin Xiao curled his lips and sneered, "Do you think I won't be able to guess if you don't say anything?
.. is......... is is is is is is Leaving......
... is....................
"Since you've already guessed it, why bother asking?"
Hearing Lin Xiao's words, the Leaving Aperture realm level three middle-aged man frowned in displeasure. "Since we're in your hands, you can do whatever you want to me. But before I die, I'd like to know who the senior who attacked us is."
"Senior?"
Lin Xiao's expression was a little strange.
Didn't they already see the Howling Celestial Hound behind them? How could they not know who the person who attacked them was?
Could it be that they were unwilling to accept the fact that they were punished by a dog?
Lin Xiao shrugged and pointed at the Howling Celestial Hound. "The 'senior' you speak of is my beloved pet. His name is … Honorable Xiao Tian."
Lin Xiao had wanted to call him the Howling Celestial Hound, but when he thought of the Howling Celestial Hound's arrogance in front of outsiders, he changed it to Honorable Xiao Tian.
The Howling Celestial Hound seemed to enjoy the compliment, and its loyalty rose by one point to 90 points.
"It's really … How is this possible?!"
Upon hearing Lin Xiao's reply, the Leaving Aperture realm level three middle-aged man broke down on the spot.
Were humans really inferior to dogs in this world?
The three of them had dominated Forgetful River City for half their lives, but in the end, they were defeated by a dog!
Just as the three Leaving Aperture realm experts were about to break down, Lin Xiao spoke up once more. "I'll give you one last chance. Tell me who's the mastermind behind this and submit to me."
Even though he had the Howling Celestial Hound as his subordinate, it was still far from enough to oppose Forgetful River City. He had to strengthen his forces as soon as possible.
The three Leaving Aperture realm experts before him were a good choice.
However, what Lin Xiao didn't expect was that the three Leaving Aperture realm experts would actually choose to die.
"We have Fang Xianlong's poison in our bodies. If we don't have the antidote, we'll die in less than a month. By then, our families won't be able to survive either."
The Leaving Aperture realm level three middle-aged man glanced at Lin Xiao with a hint of reluctance and helplessness in his eyes. "Since we're going to die anyway, we might as well help our families."
"Hold it right there!"
Seeing that the three Leaving Aperture realm experts were about to commit suicide, Lin Xiao hurriedly stopped them. "Do you really think that your families will be able to survive if you commit suicide?
Your families are nothing more than a bargaining chip that Fang Xianlong is using to blackmail you. If you die, do you think they'll be able to survive? "
"This …"
The three Leaving Aperture realm experts hadn't expected this, and a deep frown formed on their foreheads.
A wisp of a bright light flashed in Lin Xiao's eyes, and he guided them patiently. "Out of consideration for the fact that all of you value relationships, I can let all of you go. But all of you must promise me that all of you will work for me when I need all of you.
Once you're done, I'll find the antidote for you and save your families. "
"The antidote is in Fang Xianlong's hands. He's a Leaving Aperture realm pinnacle cultivator. Even the Howling Celestial Hound isn't a match for him. What makes you think that you'll be able to obtain the antidote?"
The three Leaving Aperture realm experts were tempted by Lin Xiao's suggestion. After all, no one would be willing to be a puppet for the rest of their lives. However, when they thought about Fang Xianlong's strength, they hesitated once more.
"You can only trust me."
Lin Xiao glanced at the three of them and said indifferently, "If you don't promise me, you'll have to die right now. If you promise me, you won't have to die. In fact, you can even escape the fate of being a dog."
"Alright!
We promise you!
We don't want to be Fang Xianlong's dogs anymore! "
The three Leaving Aperture realm experts glanced at one another before taking a deep breath and speaking resolutely.
"????" Xiao Celestial Hound.
What's wrong with being a dog?
This is racial discrimination!
Of course, no one paid any attention to him. Lin Xiao nodded in satisfaction as he patted the three of them on their shoulders and said, "You can go back now. Remember, don't let Fang Xianlong get suspicious."
"You're letting us go back just like that?"
The three Leaving Aperture realm experts looked at Lin Xiao in surprise. Was Lin Xiao not afraid that they would go back on their word as soon as they returned to Forgotten River City?