Chapter 2300 - 2273: Ji Xingyun and the Man in Black

Opposite the elder was a man dressed in black, his entire body wrapped in a black robe, even his face hidden in a black mist, leaving his features indistinct. His aura was equally terrifying, matching the elder’s, confronting each other.

This man was not someone else, but the black-clad man who had previously left Tianlai Villa, and the elder was none other than Sima Lingyun’s master, Ji Xingyun. It was unexplained why Ji Xingyun, who usually stayed at the courtyard, appeared here and encountered the black-clad man.

Ji Xingyun looked at the black-clad man not far ahead, laughing heartily: "How exhilarating, truly exhilarating. It’s been so long since I’ve had such a thrilling battle. Although I don’t know your name, I must admit your power is extraordinary. If I wanted to kill you, the best outcome would likely be mutual destruction."

"Mutual destruction?"

The black-clad man chuckled, his voice unmoved: "Ji Group Leader, you remain confident. Unfortunately, even if I were to kill you, I doubt I would die; at most, I’d be severely wounded. Do you believe me?"

"Is that so? Perhaps!"

Upon hearing the black-clad man’s words, Ji Xingyun did not dwell on the topic, instead asked, "I’m here today not to debate with you, but to ask you one question. Who are you exactly, and why do you repeatedly help the Third Young Master of Lu Family? What is your relationship with the Lu Family?"

"Who am I?"

The black-clad man laughed: "Does it matter who I am?"

"Of course it matters."

Ji Xingyun calmly replied: "Your identity is crucial to me. I don’t want to see any accidents happen to my old friend’s grandson, do you understand?"

"Do you think I would harm him? If I would harm him, do you think I would go out of my way to save him multiple times?"

The black-clad man spoke indifferently: "Moreover, if I wanted to do something to him, do you think he could stop me? If I wanted to kill him, one move would suffice, do you believe that?"

"I certainly believe this, but...,"

Ji Xingyun looked at the black-clad man solemnly: "Having absolute power doesn’t always mean you can suppress him. Perhaps, like nurturing a venomous creature, you want to fatten him up before killing him."

Surprised at Ji Xingyun’s words, the black-clad man paused briefly before bursting into laughter: "Ji Group Leader, your joke isn’t funny at all. Do you think there’s anything on him worth coveting? His cultivation technique? If I wanted his cultivation technique, I could easily threaten him or capture him without much effort, directly forcing him to reveal it."

"As for taking the Four Symbols Ring, that would be even simpler. Capturing his woman would surely make him comply, wouldn’t it?"

"Besides these two things, do you think there’s anything else on him worth my coveting?"

After hearing the black-clad man’s words, Ji Xingyun was momentarily speechless. Given the earlier confrontation, the black-clad man had definitely touched the threshold of the Earthly Immortal realm, needing only an opportunity to step into it. Although Lu Tianxing’s talent was monstrously exceptional, capable of challenging the late stage Mythical, from the black-clad man’s perspective, he was still insignificant, vulnerable to being wiped out at a whim.

Moreover, as the black-clad man said, besides the Creation Source Technique and the Four Symbols Ring, there’s indeed nothing else on Lu Tianxing worth coveting. If the black-clad man were an enemy of the Lu Family, simply eliminating Lu Tianxing and Lu Haoyue would strike a massive blow to the entire Lu Family; no need for unneeded complications.

"Since it’s not for the Creation Source Technique or the Four Symbols Ring, I wonder what brings you to Beijing and why you repeatedly help the Third Young Master of Lu Family. I don’t think there’s such a thing as a free lunch in this world."

Ji Xingyun spoke again, his gaze piercing as if trying to see through the black-clad man entirely.

"Can’t I simply enjoy helping others?" The black-clad man said indifferently.

"Do you truly think I dare not act against you?"

Upon hearing the black-clad man’s words, Ji Xingyun’s expression turned cold, and his previously calm Sword Intent surged once more, yet no aura emanated. This exact scenario invoked a chilling feeling in people’s hearts.

If a Martial Artist of the late stage Mythical were present to witness this, they would be astounded, finding it incredible, the return to simplicity—reverting to a state where all power and sharpness are hidden, only exploding at the moment of attack to obliterate everything.

Those capable of such feats are top experts of the late stage Mythical, residing at the apex of the pyramid.

"You can’t kill me."

The black-clad man didn’t boast, instead calmed his thoughts, causing a sword light to appear out of thin air, moving around his body: "Ji Group Leader, I already told you, my identity isn’t something you need to know for now. The day you need to know, you naturally will. As for my intentions, sorry, I can’t disclose them. What I can say is, I’m an ally, not an enemy, and we won’t become enemies, whether this answer satisfies you or not, Ji Group Leader."

"You...."

Ji Xingyun was visibly angry, could he be satisfied with such an answer?

"Ji Group Leader, if you’re blocking me today just to discuss it, I’m afraid I’ll disappoint you, for I won’t tell my secrets."

As the black-clad man finished, his voice resolute, exuding an air beyond refutation.

Listening to the black-clad man’s words made Ji Xingyun’s frown deepen. How could he not discern the resolute tone of the black-clad man? No amount of pressure would likely make him reveal his true identity.

"Sir, since you’re unwilling to speak, I’ll not question further. But if you dare act against the Third Young Master of Lu Family, don’t blame me for retaliating. You have cards in hand, Ji Xingyun too has reserves. Hope you won’t regret your understanding."

The final tone held sharpness, and his muddled eyes shot out a piercing light like a blade aimed straight at the black-clad man’s heart.