Chapter 272

Today, how did it come to this?

For a moment.

The atmosphere grew strangely still.

Just then.

Shi Guanyin floated down gracefully from empty space.

Her eyes carried faint cruelty and a sneer.

"Y-you want to do what?!"

"We've already offered the Youth-Preserving Pill to the imperial court."

Watching her step closer step by step.

Though somewhat afraid.

Yet Yilin still spread her arms, blocking the way before Abbess Dingyi and the others.

"I didn't come for the Youth-Preserving Pill."

"I came for you."

Shi Guanyin let out a light laugh.

The killing intent in her eyes deepened further.

Though she also wanted the Youth-Preserving Pill.

But comparatively, she was more jealous of women more beautiful than herself!!

Besides,

Given the current situation,

the number of Youth-Preserving Pills won't be small.

If they're not here, I'll just take them from someone else!

But there must never be a woman more beautiful than me!!

"Me?"

"Fine! If you spare them, I'll do whatever you want!"

Yilin first froze.

Then she spoke without hesitation.

Her tone was utterly sincere.

"Hehehe… interesting."

"Don't you know the saying: 'Others hold the knife and cutting board, while I am the meat'?"

"Where is your room to bargain?!"

Hearing this, Shi Guanyin covered her mouth and laughed softly.

Then her expression turned cold, her gaze brimming with chilling malice.

"Don't worry—I won't touch them, as long as you let me carve up your pretty little face."

At these words,

the scene fell utterly silent.

Everyone's pupils shrank slightly.

Then they erupted in fury.

They glared at her with rage.

Teeth clenched in hatred.

If looks could kill,

Shi Guanyin would already have been sliced to pieces, torn apart, and reduced to dust!

"I agree!"

Yilin's expression remained calm.

Before the words had even finished leaving her mouth,

she answered without a moment's thought.

In her eyes, not a trace of fear or panic could be seen.

Because, in her mind,

if sacrificing herself alone could secure everyone's safety,

she thought it was worth it!

"Sister, don't agree to this demoness!"

"That's right! It's just death—we're not afraid!"

"…"

The other sisters spoke one after another.

In their eyes, nothing but a willingness to die.

Not one of them was cowardly!

"Ohoho, such deep sisterly affection."

"Since you're so devoted, I'll grant your wish!"

Being called "demoness" again and again by them,

Shi Guanyin felt her pride sting.

She let out a cold snort.

The overwhelming killing intent instantly filled the entire arena!

"What a toad boasting with a huge yawn—such audacity!"

At this moment.

A cold, contemptuous laugh echoed through the void.

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"Who are you?!"

Shi Guanyin's face darkened, and she sharply cried out.

Her eyes brimmed with hostility.

Her body tensed, her mind brimming with caution.

A master!

That was her first thought.

To have concealed himself around her without her sensing a thing.

Such strength.

Could not possibly be ordinary!

At the very least, he was likely on the same level as herself.

Just this one point.

How could she not be on guard?!

"Not bad—even without hair, you're quite striking."

He suddenly appeared near Yilin's side.

Li Canghai glanced at her twice and spoke in praise.

Hearing the voice, Shi Guanyin spun around sharply.

When she saw the white-robed Li Canghai, her pupils shrank abruptly.

Wh... when did he appear?!!

How had he appeared?

Almost the instant the thought flashed through her mind.

Shi Guanyin's spirit reeled violently.

Every hair on her body stood on end.

Her heart lurched sharply.