Where does that wicked woman get her conscience?

Chapter 293 The City That Never Sleeps 4

These words instantly caused a stir, with gasps of astonishment.

This was clearly an admission that the fearsome little devil in the alley had fallen into her hands.

The head that was previously hung high was that of a wicked star that even the old villains dared not provoke.

This woman is more wicked, cruel, and arrogant than the little devil.

The crowd's expressions changed completely; their previous greed and restlessness were replaced by fear and apprehension.

Looking at the row of grotesque heads still dripping blood at the alley entrance, and then at the white figure with a sword tip touching the ground and exuding murderous aura, they felt a chill run from the soles of their feet to the top of their heads.

He didn't care about the gore anymore; he only wished his parents had given him two more legs, and turned to run away.

"They've already delivered it to our doorstep, so why would we run away?"

Watching the figures scatter and flee, Guan Xun's eyes blazed with bloodlust, and red light spilled from the corners of his eyes.

She grinned wickedly and stomped her foot forward heavily.

"Boom!"

The stone slabs beneath their feet shattered with a crash, and dark flames shot out in all directions, transforming into countless fire snakes as thick as arms, which swept towards the crowd.

Anyone touched by the fire serpent is instantly ignited.

Screams of agony rose and fell, and swathes of fire slowly rose, making the already dark red city appear even more crimson. Even the thunder in the sky seemed to be disturbed by this ferocious aura, and a muffled rumble could be heard faintly.

As the bloody images flashed wildly in his mind, the numbers rapidly increasing, Guan Xun raised his longsword and strode through the raging flames towards the most crowded area.

……

In just a few days, Guan Xun's fearsome reputation resounded throughout half of the city that never sleeps.

The thugs in the city had long avoided her, and had even spontaneously formed a bribery chain, trading blood points or food. Some people were specifically lurking in the shadows to find out her whereabouts, and any news would spread throughout the city as quickly as possible.

Wherever Guan Xun might set foot, everyone would evacuate and hide in advance, not daring to leave even a trace.

Guan Xun sat atop a giant rock on the city wall, his gaze casually sweeping across the empty ground below.

The place, which used to be bustling with fighting and crowds, is now completely deserted.

"Tsk." She frowned slightly, a hint of melancholy in her eyes. Was it really necessary to hide so tightly?

These days, the number of bloody points she has achieved has barely stopped at 2017, still a long way from her goal of 20,000.

In total, only Blood Princess and that little devil contributed the most. Most of the other desperados contributed less than a hundred, and some didn't even make ten. They were all worthless lackeys.

At this snail's pace, it'll probably take forever to accumulate enough gore points.

She doesn't have the time to waste here.

After a moment's thought, Guan Xun turned his gaze toward the depths of the city.

She had been rummaging through the outer ruins and had never set foot in the inner city.

I had vaguely heard that the Blood Points Exchange Center was located in the most bustling area of ​​the inner city. People who could exchange a lot of Blood Points for supplies must be quite strong, and most importantly, they must have a lot of Blood Points on them.

It seems all the easy targets are gathered over there; she'd better not try to gnaw on the bones on the outside.

Thinking this, Guan Xun nimbly stood up, and with a sudden leap, he sped off like lightning into the depths of the city.

The soft rustling of clothes startled several crows under the dilapidated eaves by the roadside, causing them to flutter up and let out a few hoarse cries.

Those spies who were hiding in the shadows, specifically to spy on her, were so frightened the moment she flew by that they all shrank back, covered their mouths tightly, and didn't dare to breathe, for fear of being discovered.

Only after their figures completely disappeared from sight did they all breathe a sigh of relief and collapse to the ground, their backs already soaked with cold sweat.

"The fiend has gone to the inner city."

"It seems things will finally be peaceful on the outskirts for a few days. Hopefully, she won't come back here."

The group exchanged glances, quickly patted their chests, scrambled to their feet, and hurriedly turned to deliver the message.

This was nothing short of a lifeline for the thugs struggling on the periphery.

In stark contrast to the chaos and ruin of the city's outer perimeter, the inner city area, though still permeated with the stench of blood, was noticeably more orderly, and the buildings were relatively intact.

Guan Xun glanced around and his gaze quickly settled on the building in the center of the inner city that was shrouded in blood-red mist.

The Blood Points exchange point should be located there.

Two guards in blood-red armor stood at the entrance of the exchange office. They were not particularly strong, but they were the city lord's appointed subordinates, so ordinary thugs would not dare to cause trouble.

Suddenly, her gaze fell on the black plaque with gold lettering hanging above the gate, her brows furrowed instantly, and a hint of disappointment flashed through her mind.

The sign clearly read "Fighting is prohibited here," warning everyone not to cause trouble.

Unable to act meant she couldn't target the powerful, easy targets nearby; she could only watch helplessly as they drooled over their high blood counts...

This feeling is no different from a hungry wolf seeing a piece of fat meat but having an iron chain around its neck.

Guan Xun pursed his lips, but still stepped inside.

She was surprised as soon as she stepped into the exchange area.

It was just like any other market town in the outside world, with everything you could possibly need.

Everything was displayed in a dazzling array and neatly arranged. The so-called "bloody" elements here were like gold coins, which could be exchanged for anything you wanted.

With her arrival, the once bustling exchange area instantly quieted down.

Everyone's eyes turned to her, and when they saw her face, they were speechless. Their expressions changed from curiosity to a hint of fear.

Some people even subconsciously took a few steps back, afraid of provoking this menacing figure.

Clearly, her fearsome reputation on the outskirts had spread to the inner city.

This is not good at all; if no one bothers her, it means she has to find her own prey.

Guan Xun didn't care. The coldness emanating from her made people tremble. She walked straight through the crowd and walked to a table full of wine jars.

The table was filled with all sorts of wine vessels, some of which even contained warm, fresh blood.

Flynn, who was in charge of the exchange, was wiping the wine jars with a cloth.

He looked up at Guan Xun, his gaze quickly sweeping over her, a clear look of surprise flashing in his eyes, before he went back to wiping things himself.

"Fighting is prohibited here."

The fact that he could say such a thing clearly meant that he had heard of her fearsome reputation before.

Guan Xun chuckled, his tone somewhat languid, and pointed to the wine pot behind the other man, indicating that he should pour himself a cup of this.

"What if I insist?"

Upon hearing this, Flynn narrowed his eyes slightly, his face still bearing that unchanging fake smile, showing no sign of panic whatsoever.

He slowly turned around, picked up the white jade wine pot, and poured Guan Xun a full cup.

The wine was rich and deep red. He swirled it a few times before steadily pushing it over.

"Beautiful lady, please don't say such terrible things. The great and awe-inspiring city lord will kill you."

His words were extremely cold, yet they were spoken in a light, joking tone. The moment he finished speaking, he straightened up, picked up a cloth, and began wiping the bottles and jars beside him, his smile unchanged, as if the chilling warning from before had never come from him at all.

City Lord?

This is the first time I've heard them mention it.

However, what Guan Xun said just now was just a joke. She naturally wouldn't act recklessly in a place that even Mud Granny was wary of.

The only problem is the gore.

The strong, bloody liquor went down her throat, spicy yet with a hint of sweetness. Her eyes flickered slightly, then the warmth in them gradually faded, growing colder and colder.

She ran her fingertips along the rim of the glass, her eyes subtly scanning the people around her as she considered which one to strike first.

These people possessed far more powerful auras and cultivation levels; they were clearly not to be underestimated.

So what if fighting is prohibited here? Rules are rules, but people are flexible.

Once they leave this area, there are plenty of ways to slaughter these fat sheep.

Flynn clearly sensed Guan Xun's plan: "If you want something bloodier and quicker, and can also solidify your fearsome reputation and strength, why don't you go to the killing field, Miss?"

He spoke slowly and deliberately, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching Guan Xun's ears.

"There's no shortage of opponents there, and if you win, the blood points you can get are much more plentiful than if you hunted those people on the outskirts."

"Killing Grounds?"

Guan Xun raised an eyebrow, his expression clearly showing doubt, obviously hearing this name for the first time.

Flynn paused in his wiping of the jade pot, and when he looked up at her, a hint of surprise finally appeared in his eyes: "Didn't anyone give you a tutorial when you entered the city? Didn't Blood Princess mention it to you?"

"..." Guan Xun was speechless for a moment, his fingertips unconsciously stroking the rim of the cup, a trace of annoyance flashing in his eyes.

She killed Blood Princess, but she killed her so quickly that she missed such important information.

She downed the blood-red wine in her glass in one gulp and asked, "Explain clearly, how do I get to the killing field, and what are the rules?"

Flynn didn't keep you in suspense: "The Killing Arena is a battle where life and death are irrelevant. The winner takes all of the opponent's Blood Points, while the loser has their Blood Points swallowed by the opponent, and may even lose their life on the stage."

"If you're strong enough to win a series of matches, you can get extra Blood Points as a reward. So, the really tough guys in the City That Never Sleeps are all in the Killing Arena. Compared to hunting, Blood Points there come faster and in greater quantities."

After hearing this, Guan Xun slammed his cup down on the table: "Direction?"

“Go west once you’re outside.” Flynn pointed to the doorway. “Beautiful lady, please remember this: once you’re inside, don’t hold back. The spectators below are all waiting to see someone die.”

Upon hearing this, Guan Xun's lips curled up slightly, and the blood-red smile reflected in the wine glass appeared particularly fierce.

She didn't answer, and with a swift movement, she dashed off in the direction indicated.