Chapter 340: The Girl

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Zeng Yi stood in the bustling street, his gaze cold as he tightly gripped the scabbard in his left hand.

On the busy street, the actions of Zeng Yi attracted the attention of onlookers. They cast curious and suspicious glances at him, intrigued by his unusual behavior.

Zeng Yi remained vigilant, observing every subtle movement around him. His senses were heightened to the maximum, allowing him to perceive even the slightest disturbance within a hundred meters. 

Conversations, discussions, and calls of the passersby blended together like invisible threads, converging into Zeng Yi's ears.

Can't find them?

Zeng Yi felt puzzled. With his senses, it was impossible for him to not detect anyone within a hundred meters who harbored hostile intent towards him.

Unless the other party was exceptionally skillful at hiding, possessed a unique spirit technique, or their strength greatly surpassed his own to the extent of being beyond his perception range.

Zeng Yi's thoughts grew heavy, even extinguishing the enthusiasm he had for lunch.

He ignored the murmurs and speculations from the onlookers, remaining motionless in his spot.

He knew he was being watched.

This scene had already been anticipated by Zeng Yi. After all, his outstanding performance in the competition made it difficult for others not to pay attention to him.

For someone like him, if he couldn't be recruited or befriended, the best strategy was to eliminate him as soon as possible before he grew further.

Although the fact that Zeng Yi was a disciple of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had not been made public, a little investigation by someone who was curious would reveal this information.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect possessing such a rare genius naturally wouldn't go unnoticed by other forces. While they might not show anything openly, they would still make some covert moves.

Zeng Yi refrained from doing anything unnecessary and stood still. Although someone had used a spirit technique on him just now, with an unknown effect that affected his perception, making him feel like he was in another world, the reality remained that he was still on a busy street crowded with people. In such a place, he believed his opponent would also hesitate. It would be easy to leave traces when taking action here, and once the people from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect discovered those traces, it would spell trouble for the other party.

Elsewhere, the figure of Shi Nian, concealing his aura with all his might, fixed his gaze on the direction where Zeng Yi was present, his eyes filled with astonishment.

This brat actually managed to detect something wrong in the first instant, realizing that he fell into my dream technique. Indeed, he's quite remarkable.

Shi Nian was amazed by Zeng Yi's abnormal vigilance. Originally, Shi Nian had planned to use his spirit technique to confuse Zeng Yi, leading him outside Heaven Dou City to a place isolated from human presence, then quietly take care of him.

Although Zeng Yi's performance on the Spirit Arena had surprised Shi Nian, he was merely a talented spirit master until he transformed his talent into strength. How could Shi Nian, a Spirit Saint, be unable to deal with a young man?

Being bolder, even if this brat was a Spirit King, what of it? When I, Shi Nian, a Spirit Saint, personally make a move, can't I kill a Spirit King? What a joke.

Even if they were both Spirit Saints, those who encountered Shi Nian had to temporarily avoid his edge.

Originally, Shi Nian hadn't planned to take this mission. However, the pay offered by the client was just too tempting. The amount of money was enough to support his cultivation resources for the next few years, not to mention the precious treasures given as rewards.

Shi Nian believed that with the unique characteristics of his Martial Spirit, he could kill the target without leaving any traces. Even if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect eventually found out, Shi Nian had prepared a way out. With the guarantee and assistance of the client, he was willing to take the risk.

As long as he completed this mission, he wouldn't have to worry about resources for cultivating until he reached the Spirit Douluo realm.

Don't think that just because you're standing there, I can't do anything to you.

Shi Nian's eyes flickered with a cold light. His spirit rings gleamed, and his spirit technique quietly activated.

[Spirit Technique: Nightmare!]

An invisible force infiltrated Zeng Yi's consciousness.

"Zeng Yi! Why are you standing here foolishly?"

As Zeng Yi stood still, he heard a playful voice from behind and couldn't help but turn around.

That turn, and the sight that entered his vision, made Zeng Yi's eyes involuntarily shrink. His mind seemed to go blank, nearly freezing in place. His eyes widened as he stared at the figure before him, stunned.

The slender, energetic girl stood five meters away from Zeng Yi. Her hands were behind her back, and a short ponytail gently swayed behind her head. With her sparkling, watery eyes fixed on Zeng Yi, she tilted her head slightly and smiled.

"Long time no see, Big Brother!"

A tear rolled down from Zeng Yi's moist eyes, trailed across his determined face, and fell onto the ground.

That familiar sentence "Big Brother" struck Zeng Yi like a thunderbolt, hitting him hard in the heart. He couldn't control his emotions any longer; tears silently streamed down his face.

The grip on the handle of the Ronin Sword loosened as Zeng Yi stared blankly at the girl before him. Both of his hands trembled, unable to believe that what he was seeing was real.

Seventeen years had passed, and Zeng Yi believed he had forgotten those memories. However, upon seeing this mischievous face, those buried secrets deep within his heart, the memories, and the faces he could barely remember resurfaced, becoming vivid and clear in his mind.

"Xiao Xi, little sister..."

Looking at the girl in front of him, Zeng Yi's voice trembled.

Even though they were no longer in the same world, even though seventeen years had passed, even though the most familiar face had become blurry in his memory, when he saw her again, Zeng Yi could still clearly recognize her.

His own little sister!

Zeng Yi's trembling hands slowly moved forward as he walked toward the girl. He murmured her name.

The girl remained silent, only smiling as she watched Zeng Yi approach. Then, she turned around and started running.

"Xiao Xi!"

Zeng Yi shouted, and a powerful aura burst out from his body. The terrifying gust of wind, centered around Zeng Yi, swept through the street, startling everyone. The forceful Qi sent dozens of people flying, toppled nearby stalls, and turned the surrounding streets into a chaotic mess.

Sharp and icy sword intent permeated the air, soaring into the sky.

With red eyes, Zeng Yi took a step forward, his body like an arrow, rapidly running in the direction the girl vanished.

Inside the Spirit Arena, on the podium, Bone Douluo, Gu Rong, was watching the match between two teams below.

However, in the next moment, Gu Rong frowned and turned his gaze towards a certain spot outside the arena. Using his spirit power, he transmitted a message to Ning Fengzhi, who was beside him.

Ning Fengzhi also looked surprised and nodded.

Immediately after, Gu Rong's figure disappeared from his seat, as if he were a ghost.

On the other side, Xue Qinghe raised his head suddenly, his gaze fixed on a certain spot in the distance.

"This is Zeng Yi's sword intent. He's in trouble!"

Xue Qinghe's eyes turned icy as he swiftly put down what he was doing and rushed towards the direction where the sword intent erupted.