Feng Wu's pupils contracted. Before she could warn Ning Beichen, she immediately raised the weapon in her hand and aimed it at the man.
If she had guessed correctly, this man in coarse linen clothes was the ascetic monk Ning Beichen was looking for.
But before she could fire, the ascetic monk appeared before her like a ghost.
With a grab of his hand, the ascetic monk saw the firearm in Feng Wu's hand turn into a pile of twisted parts, shocking Feng Wu greatly.
She immediately gave up using the firearm and instead swept her toes forward, kicking the ascetic monk.
With a *crack*.
The ascetic monk didn't move at all, making Feng Wu feel as if she had kicked a drum made of oxhide. The recoil force bounced her back.
Feng Wu immediately knew she was no match for the ascetic monk. She quickly raised her hand and a handful of nails flew towards the ascetic monk like a storm. She then immediately flipped out the window and jumped out.
After landing, she didn't escape immediately but took out a flare from a deerskin bag at her waist and launched it.
A beautiful fireworks display shot up into the sky and bloomed in the night.
If one looked closely, they would notice a beautiful colorful bird flashing in the fireworks.
Ning Beichen, who was at Liu Yilin's house, saw the fireworks outside the window. He pushed off with his waist and shot up from the bed, turning and leaping out the window.
Once outside, Ning Beichen took a step in mid-air, using the wall for leverage, and leaped high into the air, landing on a tree.
Then Ning Beichen's toes touched the tree again for leverage. His feet skimmed over the air like water striders, and in a few breaths, he arrived in the courtyard of the villa where Feng Wu lived.
He happened to see Feng Wu falling from the air. Ning Beichen reached out and caught the falling Feng Wu.
"Ning Beichen, the ascetic monk is here."
Feng Wu said immediately upon seeing Ning Beichen.
"I know. I'll handle it from here."
Ning Beichen said as he put Feng Wu down.
And at this moment.
The ascetic monk also jumped out of the window. He landed on the ground and, upon seeing Ning Beichen, an invisible but very strong killing intent emanated from him.
"You're quite lucky to survive that."
Ning Beichen said, looking at the ascetic monk. The wounds he had inflicted on the ascetic monk were still there, and Ning Beichen could tell that the ascetic monk's injuries had not healed. He was merely at the end of his strength, in a state similar to a final burst of energy.
However, no matter how Ning Beichen taunted him, the ascetic monk remained silent, walking towards Ning Beichen step by step.
"Ascetic monk, you are an outsider. Why do you get involved in this mess? If you agree to leave now, I will let bygones be bygones."
Ning Beichen tried to persuade him because he could see that the ascetic monk had not much time left. If he didn't make a move, he might live for a few more days.
However, his persuasion had no effect on the ascetic monk.
When they chose the path of asceticism, they no longer had families, emotions, or personal preferences in their hearts.
Life or death was merely a choice for them.
"Alright, I won't ask who sent you to deal with me. I think you know very well that you are no match for me, yet you still came. You had the chance to kill my subordinate earlier, but you didn't, which means you are here to seek death. Since you are determined to die, I will fulfill your wish."
Ning Beichen said to him.
This time, the ascetic monk reacted. He looked up at Ning Beichen, his eyes conveying a look of gratitude.
"But I don't kill those who don't fight back. If you want me to kill you, then use your strongest abilities."
Ning Beichen said to him.
As Ning Beichen's words fell, the ascetic monk exerted his strength and charged at Ning Beichen. The ground echoed with heavy footsteps, and an astonishing storm swirled around him.
The storm was like a colossal elephant, charging head-on at Ning Beichen.
This was the ascetic monk's most powerful and final strike. Whether he won or lost, his fate was sealed to perish here.
He would die if he lost, and he would die even if he won.
"Well done. Today, let me witness the Elephant Soul of your ascetic monks."
Ning Beichen did not dodge. Instead, he stomped his foot on the ground, let out a "Ha," and charged into the storm.
With a deafening roar.
Feng Wu hurriedly covered her ears. Her clothes rustled loudly, and she couldn't even open her eyes.
After a long while, she was able to open her eyes and stared in shock at a deep pit about five meters wide on the ground, leaving her speechless.
Whether in the ancient East or in the world, she, Feng Wu, could be considered a master.
But she had never witnessed a battle of this level before, and she found it even harder to believe that humans could possess such terrifying power.
Ning Beichen stood at the edge of the five-meter-deep pit. His hair was slightly disheveled, but he was unharmed.
The ascetic monk lay motionless in the five-meter-deep pit, covered in blood, with a large amount of soil and vegetation on him.
"He has found peace in his death. Find a place and bury him properly."
Ning Beichen said without turning his head as Feng Wu approached.
"Yes."
Feng Wu suppressed her shock, jumped down, and carried the ascetic monk out of the pit.
Then she examined him and found that his heartbeat had completely stopped.
Actually, that wasn't quite right. His heart had been completely shattered by the impact, so it naturally wouldn't beat anymore, and it was impossible for him to be faking death.
The ascetic monk had managed to evade Ning Beichen's attack the first time because his heart was on the right side, and there was an element of luck involved. However, there would definitely not be a second chance.
"He sought benevolence and found it. May your death bring you peace."
Ning Beichen said with some regret, looking at the ascetic monk's corpse.
"Ning Beichen, do you need me to conduct further investigation on him?"
Feng Wu asked respectfully.
"No need. If I'm not mistaken, the appearance of the ascetic monk is likely related to a certain Sanctuary. These lunatics are not people you can provoke. Your mission is to protect Liu Yilin's safety. You don't need to worry about anything else."
Ning Beichen instructed her.