Chapter 136: I

"Interested in me?"

Ling Zhaixing heard that and, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, leapt back two steps.

She clasped both hands tightly to her chest, her eyes filled with panic and resolve.

"You... you stay back! I tell you, I'd rather die than submit! Even if you kill me, don't think you can do any vile thing to me!"

She said this while cautiously scanning the surroundings, trying to find a chance to escape.

But thinking of Jiang Feng having just instantly slain four Eighth Grade Martial Artists and the power that killed Hong Tianyang with a single palm, she instantly lost heart.

Even if her Lightness Skill were supreme, she couldn't flee under the watchful eyes of such a master.

Jiang Feng looked at her as if facing a great enemy, and his mind went completely blank.

He said, utterly speechless, "Do I look like that kind of person?"

"Of course I do!"

Ling Zhaixing tightened her neck, as if facing a great foe, as though she had seen a pervert.

"Your strength is so great, yet you don't snatch the Tiger Talisman, and instead say you're interested in me—what else could you be but a pervert?"

"I warn you, I'm a notorious pirate, I've killed people and started fires; if you dare have any thoughts about me, even if I stake my life, I won't let you get away with it!"

She deliberately made a fierce expression, trying to intimidate Jiang Feng.

Jiang Feng rubbed his forehead, sighed helplessly, his tone full of disdain.

"You're overthinking. With you being so without chest or hips, I can't be interested. What I'm interested in is your particular stealing technique."

"Huh?"

Ling Zhaixing was stunned, her face instantly blank.

"You... you want my stealing technique?"

"And if not?"

Jiang Feng raised an eyebrow, explaining patiently.

"I have no use for the Tiger Talisman, and your life would be meaningless to me. But I do need your stealing technique, or rather, I need you to help me find something."

Only then did Ling Zhaixing relax, lowering her hands from her chest; her back was already soaked with cold sweat.

She patted her chest, silently cursing herself for overthinking.

"Find something? You're so strong, what could you possibly not find that you'd need my help for?"

"It's something that's been stolen."

Jiang Feng's tone was flat, a hint of sharpness flashing in his eyes.

"The other party is also a master of stealing technique, stealing very covertly; I haven't found any clues yet. But I know every thief has their own methods and their own circle. Since you're a notorious pirate, you should be able to uncover clues I can't, and help retrieve the item."

The Mysterious Warm Jade Marrow has been stolen, and there's been no news at all.

So Jiang Feng is also anxious.

After all, looking at it now, Su Xueyan's Cold Poison has worsened by several points.

And the only thing that can counter Cold Poison is the Mysterious Warm Jade Marrow.

Thus, upon seeing Ling Zhaixing, his first thought was to have her retrieve the Mysterious Warm Jade Marrow.

Ling Zhaixing finally relaxed.

"Don't worry! In the world of stealing technique, there's none that can outdo me, Ling Zhaixing! No matter how deep it's hidden, I can root it out and help you get the item back!"

She paused, then added.

"However, if I help you find the item, you must guarantee my safety! The mastermind is still hunting me, and the Dragon Group is also after me; you must protect me until I retrieve it."

"Fine."

Jiang Feng agreed without hesitation.

"As long as you help me find the item, I'll not only keep you safe, but also deal with that mastermind's trouble, so you won't be hunted again."

Ling Zhaixing was overjoyed.

"It's a promise!"

"It's a promise."

Jiang Feng nodded, but the next moment suddenly pointed at the Tiger Talisman in her hand.

"But you have to give me the Tiger Talisman."

Ling Zhaixing's complexion instantly fell, her eyes full of wariness.

"You said you didn't want the Tiger Talisman, why do you want it now? You can't be trying to backtrack, can you?"

"I truly don't need this thing, but I don't want to be like you, chased every day."

Jiang Feng's tone was flat, smiling mischievously as he pointed at the Tiger Talisman.

"Why do you think, no matter how you use Yifu, you can still be tracked by Hong Tianyang and the others? It's because someone tampered with this Tiger Talisman, embedding a tracking mark. As long as the Tiger Talisman is on you, wherever you go, you'll be found."

"What?"

Ling Zhaixing's pupils contracted sharply, instinctively glancing at the Tiger Talisman in her hand.

"There's a tracking mark on this Tiger Talisman? How did I miss it?"

"The mark is very concealed; you can't see it with the eyes."

Jiang Feng spoke as he extended his hand.

"Give it to me, I'll take care of it. Otherwise, even if I protect you, you'll still inevitably be tracked, and trouble will keep coming."

Ling Zhaixing hesitated a moment, still a bit doubtful, but recalling her constant being hunted, she handed over the Tiger Talisman.

She knew Jiang Feng had no reason to deceive her, and with his strength, if he truly wanted to snatch the Tiger Talisman, he wouldn't waste so many words.

Jiang Feng took the Tiger Talisman, a faint Golden True Qi shimmering at his fingertips, gently pressing it onto the talisman.

Qi surged into the Tiger Talisman, and it instantly became scorching hot.

The patterns above began to flicker with faint red light, and a barely perceptible aura emanated from the Tiger Talisman.

Ling Zhaixing stared dumbfounded; she had held the Tiger Talisman for so long and hadn't noticed the aura at all!

A mocking smile tugged at his Mouth corner, and true qi erupted violently.

Golden light enveloped the Tiger Talisman, and the red light on it grew brighter.

With a hissing sound, the red light vanished instantly, and the subtle aura disappeared without a trace.

He casually tossed the Tiger Talisman to Ling Zhaixing, as if discarding trash.

"All right, the tracking mark has been destroyed by me. From now on, as long as you carry it, you won't be tracked again."

Ling Zhaixing subconsciously caught the Tiger Talisman; it felt slightly cool in her hand, much the same as before, but she could feel with Clarity that the faint sense of restraint on the Tiger Talisman had vanished.

She suddenly realized, no wonder she fled from Nanjiang to Jiangcheng, changing her appearance and identity countless times, yet Hong Tianyang and his men could still catch up; it was the Tiger Talisman behind it!

"Thank you!"

Ling Zhaixing said sincerely.

"No need to thank me, this is the premise for you helping me find something."

Jiang Feng waved his hand, turned around and said.

"Let's go, Here the smell of blood is too strong; staying long will easily attract unnecessary trouble. I'll first find a place for you to recover from Injury, and once you're healed, you can help me find something."

Ling Zhaixing nodded, and hurriedly followed.

Her Lightness Skill was indeed superb; although she had a chest Injury, her Foot steps were a bit unsteady, she could still keep up with Jiang Feng's pace without issue.

The two figures quickly vanished into the deep night.

After an unknown amount of time, a hurried Footstep sound came from the factory entrance, and Lu Xiao and the others finally rushed over.

Earlier, they had been shaken off by Hong Tianyang and his group in no time; they had to use many methods to chase here.

They had expected a great battle here, but upon arrival, they saw the ground covered with corpses.

"Something's off, a great battle must have taken place here!"

Duan Fei's expression turned serious, and he tightened his grip on his weapon.

"Everyone be careful, stay alert to any movement around!"