The Reticent Blade

Ah San was beginning to regret helping Baili Gucheng recover.

He realized that this group of Nihil-Rankers all shared the same stubborn nature. He shot Baili Gucheng a disdainful glance.

"Impending Sword you reckless fool, don't be stupid. Back at the Suantian Shrine, you couldn't lay a finger on Qi Zongbi when all he had were a dozen guards. He's surrounded by tens of thousands of troops now. Where does your confidence in killing him come from?"

Baili Gucheng stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes reflecting a subdued brilliance. "Now that my chronic ailment has been healed and my Concealed Sword Art has improved, why shouldn't I challenge that old dog Qi with my sword?"

"So confident, huh?" Ah San sneered. "Even if you could kill Qi Zongbi, how confident are you that you'd escape unscathed from an army a million strong? My junior sister is now just an ordinary woman. Can you guarantee she won't be implicated by your actions?"

Baili Gucheng was stunned.

Ah San stepped aside and gestured toward the north of the city. "Qi Zongbi is currently at the Command Post. If you are truly as confident as you say, go ahead. I promise I won't stop you."

Baili Gucheng gritted his teeth, caught in a dilemma.

At that moment, a cool, clear voice came from behind.

"There's no need. Qi Zongbi's life will be mine."

Baili Gucheng turned and saw that Ye Beizhi had appeared next to them, unnoticed.