Xu Qing sat cross-legged in the tree, staying completely on guard as he looked at the spot where the old innkeeper from Plankspring Way was hiding. Killing intent flashed through the depths of his heart. The innkeeper was on his list of enemies on his bamboo slip. However, Xu Qing had never been confident in being able to best him, and had thus steered clear of Plankspring Way.

Lo and behold, the innkeeper was here.... Xu Qing’s eyes narrowed.

That said, Xu Qing’s primary reason for coming here was to earn profit. And considering how hard he knew it would be to kill the innkeeper, he stifled his killing intent and scanned the area again.

The people here were all extraordinary, especially the people who were here on their own and not with groups. There were many that Xu Qing sensed were very dangerous. That was one reason why he’d slaughtered the pirates who had provoked him. At a young age in the slums, he had learned that being deceptive about your true skills and abilities had both advantages and disadvantages. Sometimes, being deceptive would end up causing you even more trouble.

Therefore, he’d struck like lightning, openly displaying a bloodthirsty and baleful...