Chapter 273 - That Threshold
Sikong Yan’s words had barely faded when Fu Yiran behind him sprang into action.
The Heaven and Earth Sun-Moon Blade shot forth like a water dragon breaking free from its restraints to attack the two Eastern Depot officers!
The two Eastern Depot officers, tasked with overseeing the Ghostbane Association stronghold, were no ordinary opponents. They had been wary of the intruders ahead even as they descended the mountain, especially the burly old man bearing a weapon. Simply standing there, the imposing aura of the man with a massive blade was impossible to conceal. The officers reacted instantly, each lunging toward Sikong Yan’s shoulders.
"Insolent!" Fu Yiran roared. The Heaven and Earth Sun-Moon Blade swept past Sikong Yan’s shoulder with a forceful flick to force the officers back. Without hesitation, Fu Yiran extended his form, leaping over Sikong Yan to shield his gaunt master.
It was clear to the two officers now that these were dangerous foes. The man on the left narrowed his eyes, cautiously sizing up Fu Yiran as he growled, "Han Linsheng, you four elders of the Ghostbane Association, are you conspiring with external forces? Are you plotting a rebellion?"
The four elders stood behind, their hands tucked into their sleeves, maintaining a disinterested posture as though the matter had nothing to do with them.
"Why are you staying quiet?" the other officer barked, "I will report today’s events to the court. It seems you’ve all grown tired of living!"
A grating laugh rang out. Sikong Yan knew it was Wang Yuegui, the Scarlet Cloak of the Wingless Chamber. He heard the old man’s eerie voice say, "Shen Dadang, are you sure you’ll live long enough to report it?"
The two officers’ expressions changed instantly. Fu Yiran turned slightly and said, "Young master, please step back. Allow me to deal with these two before proceeding to the Hall of Killing Intent."
Sikong Yan smiled faintly, waved a hand, and stepped aside. "You have the time it takes for one incense stick to burn."
Fu Yiran chuckled with a rough warmth, looking at the two before him. "I won’t need that long."