I am destroying the protagonist in the fantasy world!

Dongfang Liuli held the cold poison dragon token, her face terribly gloomy. Lei Yi had never seen her look so solemn before, and a shadow fell on his heart.

"The Poison Dragon Cult has always been ruthless. This time they're probably targeting you." Dongfang Liuli lowered his voice, a hint of worry in his tone.

Lei Yi naturally understood the stakes involved. The Poison Dragon Cult was notorious in the martial arts world, and if they targeted him, he would surely suffer a disastrous fate.

"Why are they trying to pin the blame on us?" Lei Yi asked, "We have nothing to do with the Poison Dragon Cult."

"There is no such thing as love or hate without reason in this world." Dongfang Liuli put away the token. "The leader of the Poison Dragon Cult is ruthless and ambitious. Anyone who stands in his way will become his target."

Lei Yi pondered for a moment, and suddenly a thought flashed through his mind: "Could it be because of inheritance?"

A flicker of admiration flashed in Dongfang Liuli's eyes; she had clearly thought of this as well. The inheritance Lei Yi had obtained in the inheritance land would inevitably attract the covetousness of many, and the leader of the Poison Dragon Cult was likely one of them.

"It seems that we have to find out the truth as soon as possible, otherwise if the Poison Dragon Cult seizes the initiative, the consequences will be unimaginable." Lei Yi said in a deep voice.

However, the Poison Dragon Cult's plan was clearly more elaborate than they had imagined. While they were investigating the identity of the shadow, rumors about Lei Yi began to spread in the city.

"Have you heard? Lei Yi is not the chosen one at all. He obtained the inheritance by using despicable means in the inheritance land!"

"I've also heard that he even murdered other people involved in the inheritance. He's completely devoid of conscience!"

"You can't judge a person by his appearance. I didn't expect him to be this kind of person!"

For a time, Lei Yi became the target of public criticism, and people looked at him with suspicion and disgust.

Lei Yi couldn't help but sneer when he heard these rumors. The opponent's trick was really clumsy, but it was undeniably effective.

At this moment, he saw Miss Hongxiu standing in the crowd, vividly describing how he had "committed many evil deeds" in the land of inheritance.

A cold light flashed in Lei Yi's eyes. He knew that Miss Hongxiu was just a pawn being used by others. The real mastermind behind the scenes was probably hiding in the dark, controlling everything.

He calmly approached the girl with red sleeves, wanting to hear what she was saying. However, the moment he approached, the girl suddenly seemed to notice something, turned around abruptly, and a trace of panic flashed in her eyes...

The panicked look in Red Sleeves' eyes only solidified Lei Yi's suspicions. He pretended to be nonchalant as he made his way through the crowd, but in his heart, he was secretly on high alert. He knew the real danger had only just begun.

In order to find out the truth, Lei Yi decided to go out alone and try to lure the snake out of its hole. He left the inn and deliberately went to a secluded woods on the outskirts of the city.

The woods were silent, with only the rustling of leaves in the wind. Lei Yi slowed down his pace, sensing all the movements around him.

Suddenly, a dark figure descended from the sky, its hand flashing with cold light as it went straight for Lei Yi's throat. Lei Yi was already prepared, and with a quick movement, he narrowly avoided the fatal blow.

"Xuanying Killer!" Lei Yi recognized the other party's origin at a glance, and thought to himself that something was wrong.

The Xuanying Killer was a renowned assassin, renowned for his speed and brutality. Lei Yi, fearing no complacency, immediately mobilized all his Qi and engaged in a fierce battle.

The Shadow Killer's attacks came like a violent storm, each one aimed directly at Lei Yi's vital points. Relying on his agile movements and extraordinary reaction speed, Lei Yi managed to fend off the opponent's attacks, but gradually fell into a disadvantage.

After a long battle, Lei Yi was exhausted and wounded. He knew that if he continued like this, he would surely die. He found the perfect moment, feinted, and took advantage of the Xuanying Killer's moment of distraction to flee deep into the dense forest.

The Xuanying killer chased him relentlessly, but Lei Yi used his familiarity with the terrain and finally managed to escape the opponent's pursuit.

After returning to the inn, Lei Yi immediately found Dongfang Liuli and told her about his encounter with the Xuanying killer. Dongfang Liuli's face became even more solemn after hearing this.

"It seems the Poison Dragon Cult is determined to kill you," Dongfang Liuli said in a deep voice. "I've already sent someone to investigate Miss Hongxiu and discovered that she has close ties with a disciple of the Poison Dragon Cult. This further confirms our suspicions."

"We must expose the Poison Dragon Cult's conspiracy as soon as possible!" Lei Yi said gritting his teeth.

Dongfang Liuli shook her head, her expression solemn: "Now is not the time. We don't have enough evidence. Any rash action will only alert the enemy."

"But……"

"Lei Yi," Dongfang Liuli interrupted him, "You have to believe me. I will find evidence and clear your name."

Lei Yi looked at Dongfang Liuli's determined eyes and finally nodded. He knew that the most important thing now was to remain calm and wait for the opportunity.

"I plan to do it tomorrow..." Lei Yi started to speak, but suddenly stopped, his eyes fell out the window, his brows furrowed.

"What's wrong?" Dongfang Liuli noticed something strange about Lei Yi and followed his gaze. It was dark outside the window and there were few people on the street. There was nothing unusual.

"I plan to go to the City Lord's Mansion tomorrow and explain everything in person." Lei Yi retracted his gaze, his tone firm. He couldn't just sit there and wait for the rumors to spread. He had to take the initiative.

Dongfang Liuli frowned slightly and said worriedly, "Going to the City Lord's Mansion now will only put you in a passive position. Without solid evidence, the Poison Dragon Cult will not admit it, and the City Lord will not easily believe your words."

Lei Yi naturally understood the interests involved, but the current situation was a thorn in his side, and he had to do something to break the deadlock.

"I know it's risky, but I can't just stand by and watch myself being framed. I must let the city lord know that I'm being wronged." Lei Yi's tone was firm, with a determined light in his eyes.

Dongfang Liuli wanted to persuade him again, but seeing that Lei Yi had made up his mind, she stopped talking. She knew Lei Yi's character very well; once he made a decision, it was difficult to change it.

At the same time, in a dark valley outside the city, the Poison Dragon Cult's headquarters was brightly lit.

Inside the hall, the leader of the Poison Dragon Cult sat on a high platform, looking down at the people kneeling below with a gloomy expression.

"Lei Yi, this traitor, dared to betray his master and kill his fellow disciples. His crime is unforgivable!" The leader of the Poison Dragon Cult spoke in a cold voice with undisguised murderous intent.

"Master, we should get rid of this scourge as soon as possible to serve as a warning to others!" an elder said indignantly.

"That's right! As long as Lei Yi is not eliminated, how can our Poison Dragon Sect maintain its reputation?" another elder echoed.

"I've already sent people to the City Lord's Mansion to spread the news. I believe it won't be long before the entire Tianfeng City will know Lei Yi's true identity." The Poison Dragon Cult leader curled his lips into a sinister smile. "By then, even if he has extraordinary abilities, he will not be able to escape death!"

The believers in the hall were outraged and asked to cut Lei Yi into pieces.

The leader of the Poison Dragon Cult looked at the fanatical crowd in front of him, feeling very proud. He had carefully planned this conspiracy to put Lei Yi to death and eliminate the trouble forever.

Back in his room at the inn, Lei Yi couldn't sleep all night. He kept thinking about the fight with the Xuanying killer. The killer's moves were ruthless and tricky, and his attacks were decisive, which was definitely not comparable to that of an ordinary killer.

"Xuanying Killer...Poison Dragon Cult..." Lei Yi muttered to himself, trying to find a connection between the two.

He sat up suddenly, a gleam in his eyes.

"Could it be..." Lei Yi turned over and got out of bed, walked to the table, lit a candle, and in the dim candlelight, he carefully observed the dagger seized from the Xuanying killer.

The sword was completely black, without a single ray of light. A strange pattern was carved on the hilt. Lei Yi frowned. He seemed to have seen this pattern somewhere before, but he couldn't remember where...

Lei Yi carefully examined the dagger in his hand. The blade was jet black, without a single gleam of light, clearly laced with poison. He recalled every detail of his encounter with the Xuanying Killer. The opponent's moves were brutal and deadly, but they were not the usual kung fu styles of the Poison Dragon Cult.

Could it be someone else? Lei Yi's suspicions grew even more intense. He placed the dagger in his arms, determined to use it as a starting point to uncover the origins of the Xuanying Killer.

The next morning, Lei Yi told Dongfang Liuli his thoughts. Dongfang Liuli pondered for a moment and said, "If this sword really has nothing to do with the Poison Dragon Cult, then things become even more complicated. We must find out the truth as soon as possible, otherwise you will always be on the defensive."

Lei Yi nodded. He knew that time was running out and he had to race against time. He decided to go to the most famous weapons shop in the city, hoping to get some clues there.

The owner of the weapons shop was a man over fifty years old, well-versed in all kinds of weapons. Lei Yi took out a dagger and asked the owner about its origins. The owner took the dagger, examined it carefully, and said, "This sword is called 'Netherworld'. It is forged from an extremely rare type of black iron, and the blade is tempered with a highly toxic poison that kills instantly. This kind of sword is usually the exclusive weapon of assassin organizations, and it is difficult for ordinary people to obtain it."

"Killer organizations?" Lei Yi's mind moved, "Boss, do you know which killer organizations possess this kind of weapon?"

The boss shook his head and said, "I'm just a shopkeeper, how could I know about these underworld affairs? However, I heard that a group of outsiders have come to the city recently and are acting in a secretive manner. Perhaps this is related to this matter."

Lei Yi's heart trembled. Could it be that these people hired the Xuanying assassin? After thanking the boss, he hurriedly left the weapon shop.

Back at the inn, Lei Yi told Dongfang Liuli the news he had learned from the owner of the weapons shop. After listening, Dongfang Liuli said, "It seems we have to go meet these outsiders."

Lei Yi nodded. He knew that if he wanted to find out the truth, he had to face danger head-on. He and Dongfang Liuli exchanged a glance, both eyes filled with determination.

As night fell, Lei Yi and Dongfang Liuli quietly sneaked into an abandoned house on the outskirts of the city. According to the owner of the weapons shop, the group of outsiders were hiding there.

After the two sneaked into the house, they found it empty, with only some wine jars and food scraps scattered on the ground. Lei Yi frowned slightly, thinking that they were a step too late and the group had already moved away.

Just then, a breeze blew by, and Lei Yi caught a faint scent of blood. With a start, he looked up at the rooftop...