Chapter 316: Seconds-Killing a Spirit Douluo

"Boom!"

Qin Jian activated Ring Fusion almost without hesitation, and a massive, awe-inspiring sword instantly appeared within the room, charging straight toward the man in black.

"Hum, hum..."

The next moment, eight Soul Rings—Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black, Black—appeared on the man in black, and a Ju Yin Xiong Zhua swiped over from the darkness.

"Boom! —"

With another loud crash, Qin Jian was sent flying back, slamming into the wall behind the bed, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.

But that Spirit Douluo did not attack again; instead, he pushed off the ground and charged straight toward the window, clearly intending to break through the glass and escape.

"Seeking death!"

Just as he was about to escape, a scarlet Soul Ring radiance suddenly appeared in the room, and a majestic aura, like a divine weapon descending from the heavens, pressed down so heavily that the Spirit Douluo stopped in his tracks.

His terrified eyes, reflected in the ghostly moonlight from outside the window, appeared exceptionally ridiculous.

Bibi Dong stood in the room with a cold expression, holding her Scepter, and pointed it directly at the Spirit Douluo.

"Pope! Spare me! I am—"

His terrified words had no chance of being finished, because at the very moment he was about to speak his name, the Scepter in Bibi Dong's hand suddenly accelerated.

"Bang!"

The man's plea for mercy seemed to be strangled in his throat, and the next moment, a flash of blood burst from his body.

"Bang, bang!"

Then, two more flashes of blood burst from his body.

"Bang, bang, bang..."

Then, like toppling dominoes, endless blood light erupted from the man in black, just like a giant red egg exploding from within.

"Boom!"

The next moment, the man in black turned into endless bloody fragments, completely disappearing from Qin Jian's sight, dissipating into a mist of blood.

"Thud!"

Bibi Dong brought her Scepter down to the floor, and a wave of soul power instantly spread out, dissipating the bloody mist entirely.

Not even a trace of the smell of blood remained in the room.

Qin Jian: "..."

"Are you alright?"

Bibi Dong turned her head back, a hint of imperceptible concern on her face.

The silver light in Qin Jian's hand had just appeared before he withdrew it, without even being discovered by Bibi Dong.

Originally, if Bibi Dong hadn't appeared, this Spirit Douluo would have died without a doubt...

He silently shook his head, but his eyes did not look at her, instead remaining fixed not far in front of the bed, on the pair of little Maids who, half a minute ago, had been as lively as fresh flowers.

Bibi Dong followed his gaze, but when she saw the tragic state of the two young girls, she couldn't help but frown slightly.

"Pope! What happened here?!"

Just then, a Guard Team rushed in hurriedly.

Bibi Dong waved her hand and said, "A Spirit Master attempted to assassinate Qin Jian and has already been slain by me; you handle the two of them."

She pointed to the corpses of the Maids on the floor.

"Yes."

The Captain of the Guard Team responded and walked over with several others, preparing to handle the situation.

Qin Jian suddenly spoke up: "Please bury them properly and provide their families with a pension; put it on my account."

The Captain of this Guard Team was clearly stunned upon hearing this, and then couldn't help but glance at Bibi Dong.

"Why are you looking at me? He is your Guard Captain; he has the authority to command you!"

For some reason, Bibi Dong felt a surge of anger just looking at them like that.

"Yes, Pope!"

The Captain hurriedly nodded, then saluted Qin Jian: "We will make arrangements according to the Guard Captain's request."

Qin Jian neither nodded nor shook his head, just silently watching them work, cleaning up, tidying, and carrying out the two flower-bud-like girls...

"What is wrong with you? Pitying those two Maids?"

Finally, the cleanup was complete, and only Qin Jian and Bibi Dong remained in the room.

"If you like them, I will just send you two more," Bibi Dong said casually.

Qin Jian shook his head and stood up, saying, "It is not about liking them; I only spoke a few words to them, how could there be any talk of liking."

"It is just a pity that such weak, ordinary people were dragged into the battle between us and died; it makes me feel a bit of pity..."

Qin Jian turned to look at her and said, "Why didn't you let him reveal his identity just now? Now we don't even know which side he was on."

Bibi Dong tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and said, "What is there to figure out? It is nothing more than people leaning toward the Elder Hall. Rather than being tied down after he reveals some troublesome identity, it is better to just kill him."

"No one knows who he is; he is just a Spirit Douluo who snuck in to ambush and was killed."

"Impressive..."

Qin Jian thought for a moment and asked, "It is highly probable that he was sent by that Qianjun Douluo. First, use the bet to stabilize me, making me think there was no danger, and then launch an attack that same night. A surprise attack—it could indeed have achieved a divine effect."

"If I hadn't been on guard, I definitely wouldn't have had time for the Sacrifice and would have been killed in the first strike. In that case, that Spirit Douluo would have successfully obtained a Million-Year Soul Ring..."

Qin Jian was thoughtful: "In that case, that Spirit Douluo's status is likely not low—either someone's son or a direct disciple; otherwise, he wouldn't have been sent."

"That is fine too. Since he didn't listen to my warning, then he can properly taste the pain of losing a loved one!"

A cold glint flashed in Bibi Dong's eyes: "To even send a Spirit Douluo to assassinate—they really do not take me seriously!"

"Those two twin Commanders..."

Qin Jian suddenly asked: "Can they be killed?"

"Hmm?"

Bibi Dong was startled, then gave him a strange look: "You actually want to kill someone? Just because of two Maids?"

Qin Jian said slowly: "So what if they are Maids? Even if their status and strength are worlds apart from ours, they are still living, breathing people. To die so innocently, and to be caught in the crossfire of someone trying to kill me..."

"If I can't do something, I won't be at peace."

"Follow me first."

Bibi Dong turned and walked out of the side hall.

"I didn't expect a Soul Beast like you to value the lives of ordinary people more than many others. As far as I know, the vast majority of Spirit Masters subconsciously place themselves above ordinary people and disregard their lives."

Qin Jian followed her out.

"Although ordinary people are weak, they make up 99% of the population on the Dalu. Spirit Masters may be strong, but they are only that rare 1%. It looks like Spirit Masters can take whatever they want from ordinary people, but in reality, ordinary people are the foundation..."

He continued: "This Dalu can exist without Spirit Masters, but it cannot exist without ordinary people. Otherwise, who would produce food? Who would build houses? Should those high and mighty Spirit Masters do it?"

"Ordinary people may be indispensable, but to control the Dalu, one cannot do without the power of Spirit Masters."

Bibi Dong said indifferently: "Although the role of ordinary people is indeed significant, they naturally struggle to survive. In the eyes of those truly in high positions, they are the lowliest and easiest group to exploit."

Qin Jian shrugged and said: "That's because the ordinary people here haven't experienced ideological enlightenment, a cultural explosion, or the awakening of self-consciousness. Otherwise, with such a large number, they would have long since overthrown the Spirit Masters..."

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(End of this chapter)