Chapter 19

Deep into the night, a rustling sound of footsteps came from the rooftop. Although the person had controlled their breathing very well, it did not escape Xu Yun's ears. Soon, another set of footsteps appeared, light yet carrying a hint of heaviness, as if the person was severely injured.

Xu Yun did not know who the first person was, but the second one was definitely Chou Yan.

The footsteps alternated, and it seemed the two were engaged in a fight. Suddenly, the latter's footsteps retreated continuously, as if they had suffered some hidden loss.

It looked like there would be a good show tonight. Suddenly, two dark figures on the rooftop stopped, and in an instant, the air became so quiet that it felt suffocating.

Xu Yun, hidden in the shadows, immediately saw the cold light under the moonlight.

Chou Yan, holding the Longyuan soft sword, stood on the south side of the rooftop of the medicinal cuisine restaurant. Her frail body exuded a faint yet sharp killing aura! As the Longyuan sword was drawn, the killing aura became even more suffocating.

She never expected the other party to find her so quickly. The previous resistance had almost exhausted all her strength.

On the north side of the rooftop stood a seven-foot-tall man, his towering and muscular body radiating a strong killing intent. His eyes were like those of a fierce beast, and the scar on his face looked particularly terrifying under the moonlight!

"I didn't expect you to really hide in this obscure small city! It seems I was just lucky, while they searched in vain, I, Mountain Cat, found you without much effort!" This man was none other than the one called Mountain Cat who had appeared at Wang Shunxi's residence!

Mountain Cat's face was filled with malice, and the scars on his face were terrifying: "Chou Yan, I advise you to surrender quietly!"

Chou Yan's face was icy, and she sneered, "Mountain Cat, do you dare to challenge me? You really don't know your limits!"

Despite her words, Chou Yan was well aware of her current dire situation. If not for Mountain Cat's hesitation, she would have already lost in the previous fight!

"Hmph! Chou Yan, do you still think you are the invincible Violent Fox Venerable of the past?" Mountain Cat sneered, "Don't think I don't know your current state. Even if I don't touch you today, you won't live much longer! You might as well come back with me and be our boss's plaything. Maybe he'll be merciful and use his inner strength to prolong your life a bit!"

A cold light flashed in Chou Yan's eyes. She really wanted to end this arrogant man with one strike!

But her physical condition told her that it was impossible to kill him with one strike. If she couldn't, she might be exhausted by this second-rate expert!

Xu Yun frowned slightly. The previous fight had already pushed Chou Yan to her limits. If this continued, she would surely die at the hands of this expert!

"Chou Yan, although I am just a second-rate expert, an injured Violent Fox Venerable like you can hardly do anything to me! I want to see how long you can hold out!" Mountain Cat suddenly sneered, and three silver glints appeared on his gloves, revealing claw-like weapons! His nickname, Mountain Cat, probably came from this.

Suddenly, Mountain Cat burst with a huge killing aura! He tore through the quiet night sky, charging directly at Chou Yan!

Slap!

A flip-flop, carried by a sharp wind, suddenly flew out and slapped Mountain Cat's face, effortlessly stopping his powerful attack!

"Who!?" Mountain Cat rolled backward, immediately on full alert, his sense of danger filling his body!

Xu Yun, standing on one foot at the edge of the rooftop, said with a mocking smile, "Sorry, my feet are sweaty and a bit slippery, and I accidentally kicked it out."

Mountain Cat was enraged! This was a great humiliation! He tried to sense the combat strength of the young man in front of him but found nothing! What kind of idiot was this!

"You're asking for death—!" Mountain Cat's face was filled with savagery. Being hit by a flip-flop from an ordinary person was absolutely unforgivable! He leaped into the air, charging at Xu Yun like a hungry wolf!

Xu Yun, however, was nonchalant, still standing on one foot. As Mountain Cat pounced, a powerful killing aura suddenly erupted from Xu Yun, like an endless river!

Mountain Cat was instantly stunned! With a series of cracks, the blades on his gloves were all pinched and broken by Xu Yun's fingers!

In just one move, Mountain Cat lost his proud weapon. Looking at the broken blades, he felt a chill. This young man was no ordinary person! He could actually break his steel blades with his fingers!

"I want to see how a cat without claws can catch people." Xu Yun's smile was mocking, with a hidden killing aura.

Mountain Cat never expected this person to be an expert, and an expert not weaker than himself! A wave of panic surged in his heart. He never thought the Violent Fox Venerable could find such strong support!

In a moment of distraction, Xu Yun's bare foot kicked straight at Mountain Cat! The heel struck his nose like a hammer, breaking his nasal bone and teeth, and blood spurted from his face!

But Mountain Cat was a second-rate expert, and he quickly reacted! He did two backflips to escape Xu Yun's attack range!

He knew that a fight between experts was dangerous, and his chances of winning today were slim!

It was impossible to claim all the credit, so his first priority was to save his life, then call for reinforcements! He secretly pulled out a dark red chip from his pocket and quietly dropped it in a corner of the rooftop.

However, Mountain Cat seemed to forget that there were others on the rooftop!

And that person was the most dangerous! Even though she was severely injured and on the brink of death, she would always find the right moment to kill!

Suddenly, a cold light flashed in the night sky, like a bolt of lightning from the heavens. The neck of the second-rate expert Mountain Cat was instantly torn open by the Longyuan soft sword, and blood spurted from the broken skin!

In his dying moments, Mountain Cat's eyes were fixed on the dark red chip he had dropped in the corner, filled with a look of madness and revenge...

How could a second-rate expert resist the combined attack of Chou Yan and Xu Yun!

Chou Yan's killing was too fierce, making Xu Yun frown. She was too cold-blooded.

Xu Yun hopped on one leg to find his flip-flop, drew a cross on his chest, and said, "Amitabha, may you be reborn soon. If you have a grudge, take it out on the right person, not me."

Chou Yan ignored Xu Yun's muttering. She didn't believe in ghosts or gods. If there were vengeful spirits, there would be too many seeking revenge on her.

Although today's opponent was just a newly minted second-rate expert, it was enough to make Chou Yan feel immense pressure and threat! She never expected the other party to track her down so quickly. She didn't know what kind of people would come next.

Although Chou Yan was a first-rate expert, her current condition made it difficult for her to deal with even a second-rate expert.

If not for Xu Yun's help today, Chou Yan would have been exhausted and killed by Mountain Cat.

Thinking of this, Chou Yan was secretly alarmed. She never expected Xu Yun to be such a hidden expert.

"Can you really protect Guoguo by yourself in this state?" Xu Yun threw a cruel question at her.

Thinking of the innocent Guoguo in the medicinal cuisine restaurant, Chou Yan felt uncontrollable emotions rising in her heart. She even thought of ending her own life to avoid the current dilemma.

"Haven't I already told you? The medicinal cuisine restaurant is hiring waitstaff, with a monthly salary of a thousand, free meals, accommodation, and healing. Why don't you believe me?" Xu Yun chuckled, "Did you take the medicine I gave you?"

Chou Yan's gaze toward Xu Yun was no longer cold and wary but filled with curiosity and doubt, "Who are you?"

"I already told you, a pitiful person who was betrayed." Xu Yun raised his eyebrows, not wanting to dwell on the past, as it only increased his anger and made him lose control.

"Then how do you have the Nine Treasures Soul Reviving Pill?!" Chou Yan's ability to face a second-rate expert like Mountain Cat today was entirely due to the power of the pill she took yesterday. Without the Nine Treasures Soul Reviving Pill, she wouldn't have had the strength to resist attacks, let alone kill.

Xu Yun was taken aback, "You mean the pill made from Cordyceps, wild ginseng, lingzhi, agarwood, gecko, blood竭, antelope horn, deer antler, and Chinese mountain viper?"

"That's right." Chou Yan's expression was even more surprised. This guy could name the nine treasures in the pill but didn't know its name?

"I just call it a strength pill." Xu Yun said indifferently. The pill was nothing special to him; as long as he had the materials, he could make as many as he wanted. "How about it, did it help?"

Chou Yan drew a sharp breath. The Nine Treasures Soul Reviving Pill could sell for a million in the underground world, but to this guy, it was just a common strength pill! Who was he!?

Chou Yan seemed to realize that the secrets of this man were even more numerous than her own. She understood the reluctance to reveal one's past. Perhaps out of deep gratitude, she said, "Thank you."

"You're welcome, we're neighbors now." Xu Yun shrugged.

Chou Yan said nothing more. She quietly put away the Longyuan soft sword and picked up the dead Mountain Cat.

Xu Yun made no comment. She had killed him, so she should clean up the mess. Although Xu Yun was used to bloody scenes, he really didn't like them.

The night returned to its previous calm, and Xu Yun climbed back into his room.