I can enjoy the Mythic card pool all to myself

quiet!

You could hear a pin drop!

The effeminate man who had been so arrogant just moments before was suddenly beheaded with a single blow.

Blood splattered on the blue bricks, and a stench filled the air.

Whether they were bodyguards or night watchmen, everyone who witnessed this scene forgot about the fighting.

"grown ups!"

The executioners, who were mopping up the remaining survivors at midnight, were all filled with rage and shock upon seeing this.

This guy has some nerve, daring to kill their men at the crack of dawn!

Normally, they are the ones who slaughter others in the dead of night.

Aside from top-tier forces like the Three Religions, Five Sects, and Eight Schools of the martial arts world, ordinary martial artists don't even dare to face them directly, let alone fight and make enemies.

But today, this hothead who appeared out of nowhere dared to kill an official of the imperial court in public. He's clearly tired of living!

"court death……"

The executioners' eyes turned bloodshot, and they no longer cared about the surviving bodyguards.

The short sword was drawn, smashing the floor and overturning tables and chairs, attacking Fang Chang from all directions.

Their attacks were ruthless, aiming to tear him to pieces so they could report back to their superiors.

"Ahem... Young hero, be careful!"

The female bodyguard had just breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that her father was temporarily out of danger, but when she looked up and saw this scene, her heart tightened instantly, and she hurriedly reminded him.

Although she did not know Fang Chang's identity, she knew that he had come to their rescue.

Currently, only this young swordsman with superb martial arts skills has the strength to contend with Sangengtian.

If he were to perish here, not a single one of the bodyguards present would survive.

However, as it turns out...

Her worries were unnecessary!

The next second, the female bodyguard witnessed a scene she would never forget.

"Buzz—"

First you hear its sound, then you see its blade.

The wild goose feather saber is used for offense instead of defense, and to stop killing with killing. Its blade movements are simple and ruthless, cleanly and neatly cutting through the noise.

And then... that was it!

With just this one strike, the group of executioners who had rushed forward were all frozen in place, unable to advance any further.

Immediately afterwards, seven or eight heads were thrown into the air and rolled to the ground.

The ferocious killing intent on everyone's faces had not yet faded; their eyes were wide open, staring intently at their headless body gushing blood.

Then, like puppets with broken strings, their bodies collapsed to the ground one after another, leaving a trail of blood.

In the arena, only Fang Chang stood alone, proud and aloof.

His straw hat tilted slightly, but it couldn't hide his handsome face. His eyes were cold and sharp, and his sword-like eyebrows added to his fierce aura.

Only then did he sheath his sword, producing a soft, resonant sound that lingered in the air.

The scene left the female bodyguard, the scarred man, and the others speechless, unable to recover for a long time.

[Slayed eight demons (not yet ranked), earning 5 merit points per demon, for a total of 40 merit points.]

"One pseudo-martial artist with demonic aura at the rank of 'Grade 1,' and eight demonic beings who haven't reached that rank."

"My colleagues, working late into the night, were quite generous, contributing a full 50 merit points to me."

"Great, now I can draw cards again..."

Fang Chang's eyes flickered slightly, his mood pleased.

However, when he saw the words "Bone and tendons completely destroyed" on the panel, a shadow of gloom flashed in his eyes.

Without a doubt, he was the wanted criminal that these midnight executioners had been searching for... Ghost's Sorrow!

He was hunted down because he was suspected of colluding with demons and evil spirits to assassinate the commander.

But these are all baseless accusations.

It's true that he plotted to assassinate the commander, but that was a stupid thing the original owner did, and it had nothing to do with Fang Chang.

That's right, he's not actually from this world.

In his previous life, he was just an ordinary person, but when he woke up, he found himself transmigrated into the body of the original owner.

The original owner lost both parents at a young age and was taken in by the imperial court, where he was raised as a death squad member who worked until the third watch of the night.

He practiced his unique killing technique day and night until he lost his mind, becoming like a heartless killing machine.

The Killing Manual is an extremely powerful martial art; the more people you kill, the faster your skill will improve.

The original owner used this to make a name for himself, not only earning the title of "the devil's nightmare," but also becoming a centurion at a young age.

Compared to those pseudo-martial artists who forcibly entered the ranks by relying on demonic energy, he actually fought his way up to the ninth rank of the Yi Jin realm.

He, who should have had a bright future, accidentally learned that his superior, Commander Yang, was the culprit who caused his family's ruin and death years ago.

At that moment, the original owner, who had almost gone mad from practicing the Killing Sutra, instantly turned red in the eyes.

Unable to suppress his murderous intent, he attempted to assassinate Commander Yang.

Unfortunately, Commander Yang was an eighth-rank Bone-Changing martial artist. With just one move, he shattered the original owner's bones, leaving him with clear eyes, and he fled in a sorry state.

Later, during their escape, the original owner's injuries became too severe, and he died. That's when Fang Chang took over this mess.

Anyone else in that situation would likely face certain death.

Fortunately, Fang Chang has a cheat code to rely on.

As long as you slay demons, evil spirits, and mythical monsters, you can obtain various mythical martial arts techniques.

Furthermore, joining certain factions will unlock corresponding limited-time card pools.

Fang Chang, relying on the original owner's solid foundation, killed several demons and finally drew the incomplete half of "The Book of the Dead" in the midnight limited card pool.

This martial art completely overshadows the original killing manual.

It is more sophisticated and terrifying than that, and it doesn't rely on muscles and bones at all.

It's full of techniques for fighting to the death, pursuing how to attack without defending, and achieving a fatal blow with a single strike.

It was because of this half of the "Book of the Dead" that Fang Chang was able to so easily behead the effeminate man with a single blow.

Otherwise, with his bones and muscles completely destroyed, he would at most be equivalent to those ordinary demons, and would have no chance of being able to defeat a pseudo-martial artist who has entered the ranks by relying on demonic energy.

Unfortunately, with his defection to Sangengtian, Sangengtian's limited-time card pool has become invalid.

Obtaining a complete copy of the "Book of the Dead" is probably a pipe dream.

Fortunately, he seems to have encountered another opportunity... to unlock a limited-time gacha pool.

Thinking of this, Fang Chang's gaze shifted slightly, slowly turning to the group of bodyguards who had survived the ordeal.

"I am Ma Dao from the Tianya Escort Agency, and this is my daughter, Ma Duxiu. We thank you for your righteous assistance, young hero..."

"If it weren't for you, young hero, we would probably be beheaded long ago."

Ma Dao was the first to regain his senses. Despite his injuries, he cupped his hands in gratitude, intending to thank Fang Chang for saving his life.

Unfortunately, his injuries were too severe, and he staggered, almost falling to the ground.

"Father!" Ma Duxiu rushed forward to support him.

"It's alright. I'm just a junior official. I just can't stand these government lackeys bullying people."

"When you see injustice on the road, draw your sword to help; there's no need to worry about it."

Fang Chang waved his hand, his tone indifferent.

While saying this, he was actually planning how to unlock the limited-time gacha pool "So Close Yet So Far".

Just then, Ma Dao hesitated for a moment, then asked tentatively, "I wonder... what are your plans next, young hero?"

"Now that someone has died here at the third watch of the night, it won't be long before someone comes to investigate."

"This place is not safe to stay any longer; we should make our plans as soon as possible."

Fang Chang nodded slightly, but did not answer. Instead, he asked, "What are your plans?"

"This..." Ma Dao was speechless for a moment, hesitating whether he should tell the truth.

Perhaps out of gratitude for Fang Chang's saving his father, Ma Duxiu had few reservations.

"The Tianya Escort Agency always sees things through to the end."

"Since I promised my employer to escort his father's remains back to his hometown, I must not go back on my word."

"Next, my father and I will lead the remaining bodyguards to continue escorting the coffin to Xiangyang City."

After speaking, Ma Duxiu endured the excruciating pain and bandaged his wound.

She was capable and decisive in her actions, showing none of the fragility of an ordinary woman.

"Continue the escort mission?"

Fang Chang raised an eyebrow slightly, somewhat surprised.

The group of bodyguards has suffered heavy casualties and is severely weakened.

Despite being in such a predicament, he had no intention of returning to the escort agency; instead, he insisted on continuing to escort goods.

They were even willing to defy the heavens and invite trouble for a promise.

Is it true loyalty and integrity, or...?

Fang Chang glanced at the black coffin and also noticed the faint, almost imperceptible breathing sound inside.

But he had no interest in other people's secrets, so he didn't ask any further questions.

"If you have nowhere to go, young hero, why not come with us to Xiangyang City?"

"That place is located at the border between Liang and Yan, a place where all sorts of people mingle, and it's too late for anyone to reach there in the middle of the night."

Seeing that his daughter was being frank, Ma Dao decided to stop hiding it and invited her over.

Clearly, he was impressed by Fang Chang's skills and wanted to recruit him to his side.

A hint of expectation flashed in Ma Duxiu's eyes as he looked at Fang Chang.

The father and daughter's little schemes were exactly what the head of the household wanted.

He chuckled softly, "What a coincidence, I was just looking for a sect to become an apprentice to, and going to Xiangyang City is convenient..."

As soon as he finished speaking, pale gold lettering appeared.

[Adventure complete, reward received: Limited-time card pool • So close yet so far!]