Chapter 257 Trouble Comes Knocking (3k)
Feeling the incoming wind blades, Su Jiu didn’t pay much attention. She casually waved her hand, and a blood-colored energy shield appeared in front of them. *Zhit* – the wind blades instantly dissipated upon contact.
*Whoosh!*
Immediately after, a blue bird with long feathers zipped past Su Jiu’s side, its flight accompanied by the sound of sonic booms. It was incredibly fast, seemingly having just reached the Initial Stage Battle General level.
*Whoosh! Whoosh!*
Hearing more piercing sounds from the distance, Su Jiu slowly looked up. In the far distance of the horizon, there was a sudden flurry of wingbeats. The airflow in the sky became rapid as a blue figure shot straight from the distant sky. Behind her were scattered individuals also riding various monsters, as if participating in a competition.
However, Su Jiu didn’t feel like it was a competition. It felt more like they were searching for some treasure, though she didn’t know what it was.
“I’ll take this young Azure Sky Eagle with Battle King Level bloodline,” Su Jiu said, her eyes narrowing slightly. The one who sent the wind blades was a Wind Vulture, and on it was a young girl dressed in green. The girl was quite attractive, but her brows held a hint of arrogance and rudeness. Several alchemical balls were tucked into her waist, and her triumphant giggle echoed throughout the sky.
The Wind Vulture stirred up gusts of airflow, like a gentle breeze, and swept across the sky from afar. In just a few blinks, it appeared not far from Su Jiu and the other person.
“Are you two country bumpkins still standing here? It doesn’t matter if you get hit, but if you delay me from capturing the Azure Sky Eagle, you won’t be able to stay in Yunpu City.”
Looking at Su Jiu and the other person who hadn’t moved aside, the green-clothed girl’s delicate brows suddenly furrowed, and she berated them.
Su Jiu, who was about to move aside, heard this and her expression turned cold. They hadn’t done anything to provoke anyone, yet they were being threatened. She had been about to pat Qian Cheng but immediately lowered her hand. Without even looking up, she treated the other party as if they were invisible.
“Hmph, prepare to spend New Year’s in the ICU!”
Su Jiu’s actions were naturally noticed by the green-clothed girl. With a cold snort, white light flashed in her hand, and a green long sword appeared. Then, with a crisp tearing sound that ripped through the air, a sword shadow suddenly slashed out, carrying a gust of wind directly at Su Jiu and the other person.
“We are just ordinary passersby, with no grievances or enmity with you…”
Su Jiu’s expression remained calm. Two fingers were coated with some External Qi, and she casually pinched, catching the green long sword with her bare hands as if disarming an opponent. Then, with a firm flick of her fingernail – Su Jiu wouldn’t hold back against a lunatic.
*”Ah!”*
The immense force from the sword instantly made the green-clothed girl shriek. She was pulled off the Wind Vulture, her hands gripping her sword tightly, her face contorted with rage.
“You b*tch, you dare lay a hand on me? Do you know who my Lin family is?! Put me back!”
Clutching the long sword tightly, afraid to let go – without being a Battle General, she couldn’t fly. Seeing Su Jiu’s indifferent attitude, the green-clothed girl’s face turned ashen. She roared at Su Jiu.
Although she was roaring, she was in a Schrödinger’s state of defiance. She was actually a little afraid that Su Jiu would suddenly let go, but her tone remained quite tough.
“Next time, don’t act crazy. Otherwise, you can be Hammurabi.”
Su Jiu glanced indifferently at the green-clothed girl, then ignored her, tossing her back onto the vulture. She gently patted Qian Cheng twice and prepared to leave this troublesome area.
“Damn it, I can’t believe I’m being bullied even when participating in a Crimson Flame Sparrow search event.”
Her body safe, she lay on the Wind Vulture and looked at Su Jiu’s gaze, which was like looking at trash. This further enraged the green-clothed girl, her face flushing red, her voice trembling slightly. “My grandfather told you to follow me, and you’re actually following? I’m out hunting, and I’m being bullied, and you’re just watching?”
As soon as the girl finished speaking, two burly figures in black combat attire swiftly broke through the air and blocked Su Jiu and the other person.
The two figures who appeared before Su Jiu were one bald and the other with a rather square face, clearly acting as bodyguards. Judging by their auras, they both seemed to be experts approaching the Intermediate Battle General level. In this third-rate city, they could be considered strong individuals.
“It’s a bit too much for you two to treat a girl still in high school like this? She’s younger than you… mentally younger than you. Do you understand respecting the old and loving the young?”
The bald man first glanced at the green-clothed girl, whose face was flushed red with anger. He intended to reprimand her, but then looked at Su Jiu’s rather youthful face, and his words stopped. After a brief silence, he changed his approach.
Having seen the energy shield she used earlier, he could naturally sense that the black-dressed girl in front of them was about as strong as them, if not stronger. Therefore, his manner of speaking wasn’t too overbearing.
“So she’s still alive and well, isn’t she?”
Su Jiu glanced at the green-clothed woman, who became smug after finding backup. Her voice remained as calm as ever. She wasn’t a kind person. If it were a rude man daring to swing a sword at her like this today, she might have poked him through with a finger.
At this moment, people from all around the sky had surrounded them. Due to the commotion here, many people had gathered. The air was filled with the sound of wings flapping. As they approached, upon seeing the green-clothed girl, everyone shook their heads.
They then cast glances of sympathy at Su Jiu and the other person. In Yunpu City, this green-clothed girl was notoriously troublesome. Whoever encountered her was considered unlucky. To think that this young-looking girl dared to attack them today; she must be from outside.
Seeing the faint coldness in Su Jiu’s indifferent tone, the expressions of the two retainers changed slightly, their eyes also becoming somewhat gloomy. The green-clothed girl was the granddaughter of one of the only two Battle Kings in this bird-hunting city. In Yunpu City, those who dared to speak to her like this were usually thrown into the forest to feed the birds.
“Son of a b*tch, when I get back, I’ll definitely have Grandpa investigate your identity. Once I find out who you are, I’ll make you kowtow… *sob sob*, what are you doing, you scoundrel!”
The green-clothed girl climbed back onto the Wind Vulture. Being publicly humiliated in front of so many people was unbearable for her, who had a very proud self-esteem. Her small face was now contorted with anger.
However, before she could finish her angry outburst, the bald retainer beside her quickly covered her mouth. With growing panic, he glanced behind Su Jiu and the other person. Then, under the confused gazes of countless onlookers, he cupped his hands towards Su Jiu and the other: “Please, be merciful! The Lin family has a Battle King behind them.”
At this time, everyone slowly noticed a flower sword floating behind the green-clothed girl. The flower sword exuded a chilling killing intent, which stunned the onlookers.
But in the next moment, many people secretly rejoiced. The Lin family monopolized most of the profits in the city’s pet industry. Now, they had encountered two ignorant newcomers from outside. This was going to be fun.
The green-clothed girl tilted her head, looking at the flower sword that was only an inch away from her neck. A chill surged from the soles of her feet. Her eyes were filled with disbelief. Someone dared to attack her in this third-rate city—didn’t they know her grandfather was a Battle King?
“If you dare spout any more nonsense, I’ll act for her!”
A faint, chilling voice brimming with killing intent slowly emanated from Su Jiu. This made the green-clothed girl tremble. Raising her head slowly, she saw a beautiful girl dressed in ancient attire, resembling a young lady. Her devilishly charming face was incredibly cold.
As their gazes met, the green-clothed girl saw genuine, chilling killing intent in the other’s eyes—a kind of disregard for laws and regulations, a sense of contempt.
“We were rather abrupt today. Miss Lin Yu, perhaps we should apologize first.” The bald retainer quickly pressed Lin Yu’s head and repeatedly apologized to Su Jiu and the other. However, while apologizing, a fierce glint flashed in his eyes, and he quietly whispered to Lin Yu,
“Let’s apologize first. From their demeanor, they’re likely here to hunt birds in Yunpu City too. When the time comes, let the Former Patriarch teach them a lesson. As for how to deal with them, isn’t it all up to you, Miss?”
“Now that we are under someone else’s roof, we must bow our heads.”
Reminded by the bald retainer, Lin Yu immediately sobered up. A bead of cold sweat trickled down her forehead. She quickly replied, “We have offended you greatly with what happened earlier… Please don’t hold it against us!”
“It’s nothing. Just don’t be stupid again.”
Su Jiu looked calmly at them conspiring in front of her. Seeing that they had already reached the border of Yunpu City, she released Qian Cheng from beneath her. Stepping through the void, she said lightly.
Then, she turned to Bai Zhi, who had murderous intent, and flashed a shallow smile. Glancing at the completely dark sky, she took her hand and said softly, “Let’s go. Let’s find an inn to stay in and visit the alchemical ball shops early tomorrow. In a city that hunts birds like this, there should be many alchemical ball shops.”
This was the homework Su Jiu had done the night before coming. She had also confirmed with the Vice Principal that there were indeed many alchemical ball shops, which was why she came directly.
“They have killing intent towards us… Aren’t we going to kill them?” Bai Zhi, holding Su Jiu’s arm, looked like a large doll, slightly tilting her head, asking the bloody question with a rather naive expression. Having been betrayed by humans before, she believed that anyone who harbored killing intent towards her deserved to die.
“There are many people with killing intent towards us. This is a lawful society. As long as they are not from the Ancient God Sect, or truly attack us, who cares?” Su Jiu turned and glanced at the green-clothed girl who was still staring intently at them, and said faintly.
Bai Zhi pouted, snapped her fingers, gave the green-clothed girl a deep look, and then dispersed the flower sword behind her with a “Pfft!”
*Whoosh whoosh—*
The two quickly left the forest under the gaze of the crowd. Then, someone’s attention shifted back to the green-clothed girl, whose face alternated between green and white, seemingly expecting her next reaction.
Taking a deep breath, Lin Yu saw that Su Jiu had already walked far away. She took out her phone and dialed a number. Her expression was awfully grim.
“I’ll definitely not let this go… But for now, we still need to figure out the living quarters of the Crimson Flame Sparrow. This is a descendant of our local myth, the Flame Phoenix Sparrow.”
