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"Yang, who rescued my parents?"
Ling Ying stared closely at Yang Tian.
"If I'm not mistaken, it should be that caretaker, the old woman!"
Yang Tian said.
"It's her?"
Ling Ying was shocked and froze on the spot.
"Yes, it should be her! That old woman has too many secrets. She appears weak on the surface, but her skills are remarkable. Most importantly, when she left, a dagger fell from her body, and there's a symbol on that dagger that matches this pattern!"
Yang Tian pointed to the pattern on the back door.
"Oh!"
Ling Ying suddenly understood.
She also remembered that at the entrance of the stone cave, the old woman was accidentally jolted by a laser when she left.
A dagger fell from the old woman's body, and it was engraved with the word 'Holy'.
Back then, Ling Ying only glanced at it and didn't pay much attention.
Now, hearing Yang Tian's reminder, she recalled it.
"So, does it mean the old woman rescued them and left this pattern?"
Hao Ren asked.
"Probably! Let's head back to the west hill of West Capital University now."
Yang Tian waved his hand, leading everyone back to West Capital University.
Soon, they arrived at the university and headed straight for the rear hill.
"Yang, this whole area of the rear hill is forest; it's hard to find people..."
Ling Ying said.
"No problem..."
Yang Tian shook his head and activated Spiritual Breath, unlocking the X-ray Vision Technique, probing into the rear hill.
Since his relationship with Ling Ying, Yang Tian broke through from mid to late Body Tempering Realm, significantly boosting his strength.
With the X-ray Vision Technique, he could detect everything within two kilometers.
Just like that, Yang Tian found the old woman's presence: "I know where she is, follow me!"
He said, leading the way into the rear hill.
Yang Tian led the group through the rear hill and quickly arrived at an area of scattered rocks.
"There's blood ahead!"
Ling Ying noticed there was a streak of blood smeared on a rock ahead.
"It's in there!"
Yang Tian nodded.
"Let's go in first!"
Wei Leng, He Shang, and Hao Ren exchanged glances and quickly walked ahead, but Yang Tian shouted urgently from behind: "Stay put immediately! Danger ahead!"
Upon hearing Yang Tian, Wei Leng and the others hurriedly stopped.
Right then.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!
Three whistling sounds arose as three arrows shot fiercely towards them, striking hard at Wei Leng and the others' feet.
The three exchanged glances, drawing in sharp breaths.
If Yang Tian hadn't warned them, they would have already died under those arrows.
They admired Yang Tian even more in their hearts: how did he find this place, walking in a straight line and spotting every danger? He's incredible!
"Follow me closely!"
Yang Tian led the way inside.
He operated the X-ray Vision Technique, noticing the dangers surrounding them.
If one was careless and took a wrong step, they'd face an instantaneous threat.
Thus, as he walked forward, he continuously warned everyone: "Don't get close to that stone..."
Soon, Yang Tian led the group to the innermost part of the rock piles.
Ahead was a stone house.
As Yang Tian walked forward, an arrow suddenly shot out from inside the stone house.
Yang Tian reached out and caught the incoming arrow.
"Who goes there?"
But soon, a figure jumped out from the stone house, charging at Yang Tian.
Yang Tian activated Spiritual Breath, channeling it to his palm, striking at the incoming figure.
Boom!
With a resounding clash, Yang Tian stood motionless.
It was the figure that clashed with Yang Tian, flying backward and landing five meters away: "Yang Tian, it's you!"
"Old lady, we meet again!"
Yang Tian said in a deep voice.
He thought how mysterious the old woman was; that strike just now showed that her skills were definitely those of a master.
"Ling Ying..."
The old woman noticed Ling Ying behind Yang Tian, relaxed upon seeing Ling Ying unharmed.
"Old lady, did you rescue my parents?"
Ling Ying stared intently at the old woman.
"Yes, I saved your parents! Half a day ago, the Dark Organization attacked the slums. Though your parents aren't in mortal danger, they're injured and are currently unconscious!"
The old woman said.
Upon hearing this, Ling Ying turned pale and hurried into the stone chamber.
Yang Tian didn't follow; he looked closely at the old woman: "You have many secrets, old lady!"
"Oh?"
The old woman paused, looking at Yang Tian with interest.
"You're skilled, not just as a caretaker, right? And you have a dagger marked with the word 'Holy'. Be honest, what is all this?"
Yang Tian asked in a deep voice.
"Young man, you're overthinking. It's all nothing!"
The old woman said lightly.
"Well, can you show me your dagger?"
Yang Tian asked.
"Dagger? Of course!"
The old lady waved her hand, and a dagger flew out toward Yang Tian.
Clap!
Yang Tian reached out and grabbed the dagger.
He turned it over and looked, sure enough, on the dagger's hilt, a word was engraved: Holy!
Above the back door of the shantytown area, that symbol was precisely marked by the old lady.
What puzzled Yang Tian was, who exactly was this elderly woman?
Why did she know Ling Ying's parents were in trouble?
Why did she directly find Ling Ying's parents?
Why did she save Ling Ying's parents?
From the very beginning, this old lady had been disguising herself. She appeared frail, but in essence, she was a master deeply hidden.
"Young man, have you seen enough? If so, return it to me,"
The old lady said indifferently.
"Hmm."
Yang Tian wanted to return the dagger, but at that moment, his eyebrow twitched.
He heard a crisp sound.
The sound was like an echo from an empty object.
Could it be that the dagger in his hand was hollow?
Thinking so, Yang Tian quickly used the X-ray Vision Technique to explore inside, and soon, he was surprised to find that there was a token inside the dagger.
As for what was on the token, Yang Tian couldn't see clearly at a glance.
This dagger was coated with a layer of Spiritual Breath, Yang Tian's X-ray Vision Technique couldn't completely see through it.
He could only make out a blurry outline.
"Old lady, there's a token inside the dagger, a token that is only two fingers wide, what is this thing?"
Yang Tian immediately asked.
"What did you say?"
The old lady's face changed dramatically.
She didn't expect Yang Tian to discover the token inside the dagger!
The token represented her identity, if found out, it would be dire.
She handed the dagger to Yang Tian, thinking he would only look at the word "Holy" on the hilt, never imagining Yang Tian would discover the token inside the dagger.
For a moment, the old lady was anxious: "Young man, return it to me immediately!"
Yang Tian furrowed his brows.
This was the first time he saw such an expression on the old lady's face.
Why was the old lady so anxious?
It seemed the token inside the dagger must be very important!
Whoosh!
The old lady came up, reaching out, trying to grab from Yang Tian's hand.
"Old lady, why are you panicking? I'll return it to you!"
Yang Tian spoke as he already threw the dagger back.
The old lady took the dagger, glanced at it, and quickly stashed it away, looking at Yang Tian indifferently: "Yang Tian, you shouldn't touch my belongings again!"
"What's the token inside? Could it be your identity token?"
Yang Tian suddenly asked.
A fierce gleam flashed in the old lady's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure: "Yang Tian, it's best you don't inquire about my matters. If not for seeing you as an enemy of Poison Rose, I would have killed you long ago!"
The last sentence was clearly a threat.
Yang Tian listened, but laughed: "Just you? That's simply ridiculous!"
Although the old lady was also an Ancient Martial Artist, if they really fought, Yang Tian could still defeat her!
"Hmm!"
The old lady snorted coldly, saying nothing more, only shot a cold glance at Yang Tian before walking into the stone chamber.
Watching the old lady's figure, Yang Tian grew even more suspicious.
This old lady was extraordinary, a killer, and possessed a dagger, with an even more exquisite token inside.
Definitely not a simple existence!
But considering the old lady saved Ling Ying's parents, she probably wasn't an enemy.
"Let's see what kind of existence you really are!"
A glimmer flashed in Yang Tian's eyes as he walked into the stone chamber.
Inside the stone chamber lay two middle-aged people, from their appearance, they should be Ling Ying's parents.
Ling Ying said nothing and only quietly took care of the two middle-aged people.
"Brother..."
Wei Leng, He Shang, and Hao Ren looked at Yang Tian.
"Go outside and keep watch..."
Yang Tian said.
"Yes!"
The three nodded, and retreated.
Soon, only Yang Tian, the old lady, and Ling Ying were left in the stone chamber.
Seeing Ling Ying busy, Yang Tian didn't disturb her, but watched the old lady standing nearby, her gaze quietly on Ling Ying, leaving Yang Tian even more puzzled.
For some reason, Yang Tian always felt this old lady might be connected to the Dark Organization.
He suddenly took out the Holy Sword from his bosom, saying: "Old lady, I have a Spirit Sword here, do you know what this is?"
The old lady casually glanced back.
But in the next second, when she saw the Holy Sword in Yang Tian's hand, her expression changed dramatically: "Oh my, this is actually the Holy Sword! The Dark Organization's Holy Sword! How is it in your hands? Give it to me!"
As she spoke, the old lady approached.
Yang Tian sneered, putting the Holy Sword away, coldly saying: "Old lady, you'd better behave!"
"You..."
The old lady's face darkened, just about to act, but when she saw the Holy Sword emitting a blood-red glow, her face changed again: "Oh my, the Holy Sword has recognized a master! It's been blood-bonded!"
"What? The Holy Sword recognized a master?"
Yang Tian was taken aback, looking down at the Holy Sword, only to find the Holy Sword unknowingly emitting a blood-red glow.
At that moment, Yang Tian thought of something, his face turned joyful...