Bai Ningâs eyes squinted in as she gently exhaled like sheâs come to a decision, âFirst Elder, you take Ling Yan away first, Iâm afraid I might hurt her by mistake if she stays here.â
The old senior didnât have time to comply though because Winger had already stepped forward to take possession of Ling Yan first. Thereâs an understanding between the grandmother and the bird man once their eyes met, which needed no further words to express.
Returning her gaze to arrogant Keeper, Bai Ning reforms her indifferent and cold gaze: âThere are indeed gaps between various Demi Divine Lords, but to me, those differences are nonexistent and have nothing to do with me. Also, I said it already, I am no longer the same person as I was before. I wonât be running from anyone!â
The momentum around the woman promptly grew more violent. Wave after wave, the aura around her body kept sweeping across the air until everyone nearby could feel it. Itâs intense and suffocating.
The look across Keeper Lingâs face could no longer remain calm once he assessed the woman with his own eyes. Without another thought, this old man did the first instinct that came to mind and pushed the old witch away: âRuo Xi, watch out!â
Yun Ruo Xi wasnât ready for this sudden shove at all. Similar to an arrow, she flew out in a straight line like an arrow before crash landing twenty odd meters away. Coupling this impact with her already frail body due to the poison circulating in her veins, she immediately threw up blood again. However, the condition couldnât stop the fear from pulling this old witch up from the ground. She was scared out of her mind, which manifested into a physical run for the other way without a single glance back.
As for Keeper Ling in the background.... Hoho, as if this selfish woman would care about other peopleâs wellbeing? Sheâs only using these Keepers to her own benefit! Moreover, itâs the other sideâs own choice in risking their life for herself, she has nothing to do with the matter!
Winger caught onto what the old witch thought of course, heâs the one who knows Ruo Xi the best here. However, right as the bird manâs about to give chase, a small little hand reached upwards and held him back.
âSheâll be back.â Di Ling Yan says, her lips smiling like a mischievous fox that she was.
Sheâs poisoned the woman already, aside from the babyâs mother, thereâs unlikely anyone else who knows the recipe to the antidote. Also, the most important matter at hand was helping her grandmother. For some unknown reason, the baby girl wants to keep Winger around as a assurance, thatâs her instinct working and not anything logical.
âHA!â Bai Ning finally read through what the old Keeper wanted to do as well. Narrowing her eyes in, âYou want to protect her? But look at that woman, which part of her behavior is showing she cares about yours?â
A slight flush similar to an embarrassed face appeared in the old fellaâs face because he could also see the old witch fleeing behavior: âRuo Xi is not afraid to die, sheâs only afraid she cannot complete her mission of protecting this world. For the sake of all life, she must do so.â
Bai Ningâs smile only got deeper and more mocking like sheâs just heard some funny joke. Likewise, First Elder and the other demons nearby were also stunned beyond belief. Theyâve seen cowards before and shameless individuals as well, but this sort of blind ignorance was at a different level.
No matter though, whatever the case it was between the Celestial Palace and that deceitful old witch, Bai Ning didnât care. Brandishing her longsword, she unleashes her murderous power for the other side.
Keeper Ling got white in the face then as he attempts to defend himself. Itâs now he finally understood heâs been underestimating the woman and hasnât kept his guard up. Gritting his teeth, the old senior swings his sword to meet the attack head on.
Boom!
Following a loud explosion due to two opposing forces, the wind blows everything away in the near vicinity.