After Xuan Ziwen left, Qin Xiao made a few more bullet soul tools. Then with a crystal clear white crystal, he crafted a simple aiming device.
It was only after the aiming device had been mounted on the sniper rifle that the weapon could be considered perfect.
"With this guy, I can at least say I have some fighting capability," Qin Xiao murmured to himself before tucking the sniper rifle away. At that moment, his stomach let out a rumbling noise.
When he looked outside, he noticed that it had already gotten dark without him realizing it.
"What's up with Ju Zi today?"
"She hasn't come to bring me food yet?"
Qin Xiao decided not to wait for Ju Zi any longer and went out to find something to eat on his own.
However.
Just as he was about to push the door of the laboratory open, a sheet of white paper slipped through the crack and dropped to the ground.
Qin Xiao furrowed his brow when he vaguely saw the black ink on the paper.
After looking left and right to make sure no one was around, he still bent down to pick up the paper.
After reading the contents of the paper, Qin Xiao suddenly laughed.
"Ha, Ju Zi has been captured, and they're telling me to go alone or they'll tear up the ticket if they find anyone else with me? They're clearly targeting me."
After seeing the content on the paper, Qin Xiao casually threw it on the ground and strode out of the laboratory.
Even if it wasn't for saving Ju Zi, he wanted to find out who his enemy was.
Of course.
Had someone done this before, he might have found it a bit tricky. But now...
Humph.
With the sniper rifle in hand and combined with the soul skill from the Skydream Ice Silkworm, it's the perfect match.
If he could also simulate this soul skill, then the effect would be unbeatable.
After leaving the academy, Qin Xiao headed straight for the address noted on the paper.
About seven to eight hundred meters from him was an old warehouse.
At this time, he was hiding in a big tree, concealed by the dense foliage, not getting any closer but activating his Martial Soul and using the Spiritual Detection skill.
In the next instant, everything in the vicinity surfaced in Qin Xiao's mind.
But a few hundred meters was still too far, so Qin Xiao narrowed the range of his Spiritual Detection to increase its distance.
The situation inside the dilapidated warehouse quickly became clear in his mind.
Inside the warehouse were three people.
Two men and a woman.
The woman was naturally Ju Zi.
Among the two men, there was one Qin Xiao recognized.
It was none other than Zimu.
Besides him, there was another powerful presence, standing in the corner.
According to Qin Xiao's estimation, this was likely a Soul Emperor-level powerhouse. "Looks like Zimu has become resentful from love, huh?"
"But to have a Soul Emperor-level powerhouse lurking in the shadows and waiting for an opportunity, they're really trying to put me to death?"
A cold expression immediately appeared on Qin Xiao's face. He still did not approach, but instead took out the sniper rifle and set it on a tree branch, aiming at the worn-out warehouse.
Just a Soul Emperor, huh?
He was still confident he could handle it.
However.
The nerves of the Soul Emperor were also tightly wound at this moment.
Constantly vigilant of every little movement in the surroundings, Qin Xiao needed the enemy to reveal a moment of laxity before he could make his move.
...
"Zimu, have you gone mad?"
Inside the warehouse, Ju Zi furiously questioned Zimu.
Regrettably.
Her Soul Power was sealed, and she was tied to a chair with no ability to do anything but curse angrily.
"I have gone mad."
"I've been crazily in love with you, Ju Zi. I've chased you for so many years, learned cooking for you, and tried my best to please you. But how have you treated me?" Zimu asked with a crazed look on his face.
"How have I treated you?"
"You've been seeing other men behind my back."
Ju Zi: "..."
She no longer wanted to say anything.
She had already explained the truth; she didn't want to explain anymore, feeling exhausted.
"Haha, silent now."
"Are you admitting it?"
Zimu grew increasingly crazed, "Hahaha, since I can't have your heart, I will start by having you, and we will develop feelings over time."
As he said this, he began to step towards Ju Zi.
However.
The Soul Emperor who had been on alert in the corner could no longer sit still.
"Enough!"
As the voice fell, he appeared in front of Zimu as if teleporting, blocking Zimu's path.
"You want to stop me?"
"The boss ordered that before Qin Xiao shows up, you are not to touch this woman."
After hearing the words of the black-clothed Soul Emperor, Zimu frowned, "When will Qin Xiao come, and when will you kill him? Isn't the result the same? Ju Zi is just bait. How I treat her shouldn't affect the overall situation, right?"
With that, he waved his hand, "I don't want to hold back anymore, move aside!"
"Kid, you're not in a position to bargain with me," the Soul Emperor extended a hand, resolutely blocking Zimu.
And even a strong aura burst forth from his body.
Zimu's face turned cold, "You want to fight me?"
The two stood in confrontation.
...
"What an opportunity!"
A few hundred meters away on the tree trunk, Qin Xiao, who was keeping an eye on the situation inside the warehouse with Spiritual Detection, felt his heart stir and without hesitation, pulled the trigger.
What did it matter if there was a wall in the way and he couldn't see?
With the ability of Spiritual Detection, even if Qin Xiao aimed with his eyes closed, it wouldn't affect his shooting.
Bang!
With a deafening sound ringing out, Qin Xiao didn't bother to check the result and immediately jumped down from the tree.
Shoot and move, to prevent any mishap or unexpected events from occurring.
...
Was there thunder outside?
In the dilapidated warehouse, both Zimu and the Soul Emperor who had a dispute with him changed their expressions.
Especially that Soul Emperor, with profound cultivation and keen perception.
He felt something approaching from his side and subconsciously looked over.
In his line of sight, a slightly blackened piece of metal burst through the wall, hurtling towards him.
Moreover, it traveled so fast that he had no time to dodge; he could only try to activate his powerful Soul Power to protect himself.
However.
All his efforts were in vain.
How could such a hasty defense withstand Qin Xiao's fully powered strike?
The bullet hit its target without any surprise.
Zimu watched in shock as the Soul Emperor, who had just been arguing with him, had his head blown to smithereens.
Blood turned into a mist that dissipated into the air.
Thud!
The headless body of the Soul Emperor first knelt on the ground, and then collapsed in front of him.
"Ah!"
"He's dead!"
Zimu felt an unprecedented shock that shook his soul.
It had happened too suddenly.
Even Ju Zi, who was trapped in the chair, was stunned.
In just two or three breaths' time, such a dramatic change had occurred.
"Has Qin Xiao come?"
Ju Zi murmured softly.
"Ju Zi, you've been abandoned. That Qin Xiao has, after all, told Teacher Xuan about your message."
At this moment, Zimu leaped to Ju Zi's side, and the cold glint of a sharp blade was already pressed against Ju Zi's neck.
He glared at Ju Zi with a ferocious look, and said viciously, "He didn't come alone!"
"No, that can't be..."
Ju Zi shook her head.
"Hehe, what's impossible about it?"
Zimu's face showed a cold smile, and, pointing to the pool of blood containing the Soul Emperor's corpse, said, "You see? He was a Soul Emperor. Yet, he was killed by a powerful soul tool in one fell swoop.
And here we are inside this warehouse. Even though it's a bit decrepit, it ensures that nobody can discover our location.
To kill a Soul Emperor from a distance, that kind of strength must be at least that of a Seventh-Level Soul Master!
Even, I think there's a bigger possibility that Teacher Xuan took action himself!"
Upon accepting the death of that Soul Emperor, Zimu immediately started to speculate.
He was guessing the strength of the opponent.
The conclusion only brought him despair.
The strength of the newcomer was definitely above his own.
"Hehe, isn't that even better?"
After listening to Zimu's words, Ju Zi's pretty face also showed a thick scorn, "Teacher Xuan personally taking action to kill a traitor like you and clean house would indeed please everyone."
Driven by Ju Zi's words, Zimu's rage was completely ignited, "Bitch, you're asking for death!"
"Zimu, I'd look down on you if you didn't kill me. But do you dare?"
Ju Zi continued to sneer.
Zimu was just using her as a shield now, wasn't he?
The closer it got to this point, the less Zimu really dared to do anything to her.
"You smart bitch..."
"Don't worry, I'll make sure you die sooner or later."
Having his thoughts exposed by Ju Zi, Zimu stopped pretending. He stared tensely in the direction from which the bullet had come and shouted loudly, "Teacher Xuan, I know it's you coming.
If you want to save your beloved disciple, come out right now."
However.
After he finished speaking, a series of footsteps were heard from outside the dilapidated warehouse.
"Eh, something doesn't seem right?"
Zimu's face changed as he listened to the sound.
Teacher Xuan was not short, and Zimu was very familiar with the distance of each step he took.
But the footsteps coming from outside the warehouse were noticeably quicker.
That is to say, the person approaching was shorter than Teacher Xuan.
"Could it really be Qin Xiao coming alone?"
Zimu couldn't help but mutter, but he quickly denied his own thought.
Could it be possible?
Could a person who could slay a Soul Emperor actually be that poor youngster who couldn't even understand how to inscribe an Array?
What a pity.
His dear older brother hadn't told him much about Qin Xiao, otherwise he wouldn't have been so oblivious.
However.
But then again, wasn't Wang Shaojie just planning to take advantage of Qin Xiao's ignorance to eliminate him?
Boom!
The old warehouse door was kicked into pieces.
Decaying sawdust flew about with the dust.
However, these were unable to obstruct Zimu's line of sight.
When he clearly saw the figure who had kicked in the door, his pupils suddenly constricted in disbelief.
"Qin Xiao!"
"Qin Xiao!"
Two shouts of surprise came from Ju Zi and Zimu respectively.
Both of them had never expected Qin Xiao to come.
It was indeed a huge surprise that exceeded their expectations!
However, what was that pitch-black item in his hand?
Zimu was a bit puzzled. A soul laser gun?
It wasn't his fault for lacking knowledge; it was just that the soul tool had only been released a day ago, so of course, he couldn't possibly know what the sniper rifle in Qin Xiao's hands was.
"Qin Xiao, I know Xuan Ziwen is nearby, am I right?"
"I know you were thrown out by him as bait. Let me tell you, don't waste your effort. If you want to save Ju Zi, tell him to come out and see me."
Zimu was still on his guard.
In his mind, Qin Xiao did not seem like someone capable of slaying a Soul Emperor.
Yet, Qin Xiao shook his head, "I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you. The person who just killed that Soul Emperor was not Xuan Ziwen, but me..."
"You?"
Zimu took another look at Qin Xiao, first in shock and then as if he had heard an especially funny joke, he laughed out loud, "Haha, Qin Xiao, you're not afraid that your tongue will snap from the wind.
Look at that pathetic single Soul Ring of yours, how much Soul Power do you have? It looks like only around level twenty, right? What level of soul tool can you use?
Even if I gave you a Level 6 or Level 7 Soul Guidance Device, could you use it?"
Apart from a few levels of soul tools, only a powerful Soul Master could use more powerful devices; this was a fixed belief deeply rooted in the soul tool masters like Zimu.
He believed that even if Qin Xiao were given a powerful soul tool, he wouldn't need someone else to act; Qin Xiao would probably be drained by the soul tool first.
"Uncle Master, get out of here fast, with the Soul-guiding Sniper Gun in your hands, you can't inflict any harm on Zimu!"
Ju Zi was also anxious.
"He thinks he can just leave?"
"Come and go as he pleases; does he think he's passing through a city gate before me?"
Zimu looked at Qin Xiao and said, "You want to save this wretch, don't you? I'm giving you a chance right now, use the soul laser gun in your hand to cripple your own legs first.
"Then, I might consider sparing this wretch..."
Before Zimu could finish speaking, Ju Zi cried out tearfully, "Uncle Master, don't do it.
"If you really do that, you'll fall right into his trap."
She was very anxious.
Very afraid that Qin Xiao would make an extreme move.
Was Ju Zi overthinking? Although I do want to save her, it's under the condition of ensuring my own safety...
There were several reasons for Qin Xiao's actions.
Firstly, although he had charged the core of the sniper rifle's Array, he only had level twenty Soul Power, which was limited and couldn't fully charge the soul tool in a short time.
So, the power in the sniper rifle was only a third of that from the first shot.
Secondly, even though a third of the power was enough to kill Zimu, at this moment, Zimu was too close to Ju Zi.
Qin Xiao was worried that sniping Zimu from afar would give him the chance to react and harm Ju Zi.
Thirdly, he had already checked several times and confirmed that there was no one else lurking.
Taking all this into account, showing himself in front of Zimu made the chances of saving Ju Zi higher.
"You all still know nothing about the power of sniper rifles...
"Let me show you how times have changed."
After hearing Qin Xiao's words, Zimu instinctively wanted to retort, "You're saying... "
But before he could finish, the Soul Ring on Qin Xiao's body lit up, and then Zimu felt as if an invisible hammer had struck his forehead, making him dizzy.
Immediately after, he saw a small metal projectile shoot out from the pitch-black barrel at an unreactable speed, drilling into his forehead.
Only then did a roaring sound reach his ears.
After that,
There was no after that.
Zimu's head was gone, just as miserable as the Soul Emperor whose head had been shattered by a bullet earlier; his body fell backward stiffly.
Qin Xiao put down the sniper rifle and rested it on the ground, saying coldly, "Who says a Soul Master can't kill a Soul Emperor?"
...
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