Chapter 300: Immortals and Devils (I)
The talisman floated gently in the air, emitting a pale white light that illuminated the surroundings. Bloodstains and severed limbs appeared before them, glowing faintly in the darkness.
Li Qinghong glanced around her, a flash of anger in her eyes. The man beside her bowed his head respectfully and reported, "Twenty-seven families, one hundred and ten people… not a single survivor."
Li Qinghong narrowed her eyes as she pressed her spear to the ground, and then cast a spell to investigate, murmuring, "No demonic qi… It was not the work of a demon. It must have been a bloodthirsty cultivator."
Swoosh…
As Li Qinghong was still carefully observing the scene before her, a black dart suddenly shot toward her, imbued with mana light and tied with a dark thread. It traveled in her direction quickly before disappearing into the darkness.
Li Qinghong had been on guard. She flicked her black hair, and with a thrust of her spear, a purple light exploded. The black dart was struck and fell to the ground crookedly.
Li Qinghong called out loudly, "Who dares to seek blood in the Li Family's territory?! You are quite bold to be lurking here, fellow Daoist!"
A black mist surged from the darkness, revealing a withered old man with an unpleasant expression, dragging the black thread on the ground with a clinking sound. The old man glanced at Li Qinghong, frowned, and said, "Why make a big deal out of this, young lady? I have not harmed any of your clan. I am merely passing through your immortal clan's territory, resting here and feeding on some two-legged sheep. You are being overly aggressive… Shouldn't a prestigious clan be more generous?"
Li Qinghong scrutinized him, her eyes brightening. The purple hue in her eyes grew more intense with more ferocity. Hearing the old man refer to "immortal clan's territory" and "two-legged sheep," which were terms used only in the northern Zhao and Yan States, she realized he was from the north and exclaimed joyfully, "So, you are from Jiangbei! Judging by your appearance, you must be a devil cultivator… Let us have a duel and broaden our horizons!"