Chapter 011: Swift Sword

All people have a sense of belonging.

When the power behind them is strong, they feel proud of it.

For example, before Wang Bo traveled through time, he had felt a deep pride in his country's growing strength, even though his country had once suffered great disasters.

But his country had led its people out of thorns and hardships, successfully standing at the pinnacle of the world.

And the black-clad man before him, like Wang Bo back then, was proud of the power behind him and proud to be a part of that power.

After all, in this world, Ye Gucheng, the Lord of White Cloud City, was undoubtedly a renowned strongman.

White Cloud City was also one of the top powers in the world.

People who came out of White Cloud City were respected wherever they went, so they naturally identified with White Cloud City, felt proud to be part of it, and did their utmost to uphold it.

But what did that have to do with Wang Bo? After figuring out that the other party was from White Cloud City and not looking for trouble without reason, Wang Bo looked away.

He had just been thinking that if this man wasn't from White Cloud City but was trying to curry favor with them by causing him trouble, he would teach him a lesson.

But since he was from White Cloud City, Wang Bo let it go.

After all, he had been a bit careless with his words, and it was only natural for the other party to pick a fight. Wang Bo didn't feel right about teaching him a lesson, so he just looked away and pretended nothing had happened.

But the black-clad man was provoked by Wang Bo's attitude and glared at him with a dark expression. "Did you not hear what I said?"

"You mean for me to go to White Cloud City and apologize?" Wang Bo asked.

"Of course."

"Well, I've been busy lately, so I can't get away. I think we should just forget it."

"Are you scared?" The black-clad man sneered.

No one in the inn wanted to interfere, since this involved the Lord of White Cloud City, the world-famous sword saint Ye Gucheng. Everyone adopted a mindset of "none of my business, let them be."

Many even looked at Wang Bo with schadenfreude, anticipating his misfortune.

As for why they were so unfriendly to Wang Bo at first sight, it was probably because Hela and Lady Gremory were too beautiful.

They naturally felt jealous that Wang Bo was fortunate enough to travel with such beauties.

Lian Chengbi hesitated, then gritted his teeth and said, "Esteemed friend from White Cloud City, this young master may have spoken carelessly just now. Please forgive him."

The black-clad man glanced at Lian Chengbi, his mind turning. To be honest, he wasn't necessarily set on causing Wang Bo trouble. It was mainly because Wang Bo's tone was so arrogant, saying that Ye Gucheng should come to him.

Pah, who did he think he was, to deserve Lord Ye Gucheng coming specially to find him?

Did he think he was Yan Nantian or Ding Peng?

So he spoke up to teach Wang Bo a lesson, to tell him not to be too arrogant. As for dragging Wang Bo to White Cloud City to apologize, that was just a casual remark.

After all, he had important business here and no time to waste on nobodies.

Now that Lian Chengbi had spoken, he decided to do him a favor. He wasn't stupid; Ye Gucheng's fame had boosted White Cloud City's reputation.

But he wasn't Ye Gucheng, and he didn't have the capital to be arrogant.

He still had to sell face to the young master of Wugou Manor. "For the sake of Young Master Lian, let's let it go. But some people should be more careful with their words in the future, lest they bring disaster upon themselves."

Wang Bo rolled his eyes, too lazy to bother with such a person.

But at that moment, Hela, standing behind him, flickered her gaze, took a step forward, and in an instant appeared before the black-clad man. "You're right. Sometimes one should be careful with words. Disaster comes from the mouth, and it can kill."

The black-clad man was startled and tried to dodge, but a flash of sword light blossomed before his eyes.

The sword light was like thunder, swift as a meteor, flashing by. A faint red line appeared on the black-clad man's neck.

"So fast!"

He murmured, then closed his eyes and died on the spot.

Everyone in the inn, including Lian Chengbi, had not seen how Hela drew her sword. Only a few sharp-eyed people caught a fleeting glimpse of the sword light.

Other than that, they saw nothing.

But the black-clad man was dead.

Such speed of drawing a sword was unimaginable. With just that skill, she could be counted among the top swordsmen in the world. No one expected that a delicate woman could possess such incredibly fast swordsmanship.

Lian Chengbi was especially shocked.

Wang Bo was also surprised, then said with a wry smile, "Why did you kill him?"

Hela said, "Because he disrespected you."

Wang Bo was someone even she, the Goddess of Death, had to treat with caution. How could she allow a nobody to speak ill of him?

But others misunderstood, looking at Wang Bo with envy and hatred.

What was so great about this guy that he could win the heart of this peerless female swordsman? Many looked at Wang Bo as if he were a class enemy.

Lian Chengbi said bitterly, "Young master, you have killed a man from White Cloud City today. White Cloud City will not let this go."

Hela said disdainfully, "What is mere White Cloud City?"

Lian Chengbi was stunned, and everyone present was dumbfounded.

What is White Cloud City? Such bold words! That was one of the top powers in the world, and its leader Ye Gucheng was a sword saint. Legend said no one could withstand Ye Gucheng's Flying Immortal from Beyond.

Those who had seen that move were basically dead.

But thinking of Hela's lightning-fast sword strike, everyone's hearts trembled. Perhaps she really had the qualifications to challenge Ye Gucheng.

Wang Bo led Hela and Lady Gremory over and sat at the same table as Lian Chengbi.

Before he turned dark, Lian Chengbi was still a gentleman. If he could have been more carefree, he might have become a figure like Little Li Flying Dagger.

But unfortunately, in the end, he couldn't let go, took the wrong path, and became a great villain.

Wang Bo happened to have something to ask him, so he sat at his table. Lian Chengbi didn't object and even warmly entertained Wang Bo.

Even though Hela had just killed a man from White Cloud City, he didn't distance himself from Wang Bo out of fear of Ye Gucheng.

Such magnanimity was indeed beyond reproach.