I, a prison guard in the Heavenly Prison, secretly became invincible thanks to the system.

Another day.

Zuichunlou.

Ye Kang, dressed in official robes and carrying a long sword at his waist, walked in with an indifferent expression.

Immediately, everyone shut their mouths, not daring to provoke this important person.

Ye Kang looked around and went straight up to the second floor.

At this moment, Qiu Niang was playing the pipa for a wealthy young master. When the man saw Ye Kang, his legs trembled instantly, and he fell off the chair.

"My lord, spare my life! I'll leave right now!"

After saying that, he scrambled away.

Ye Kang was speechless.

Nobody's telling you to leave.

He shook his head and said loudly, "Qiu Niang, I am here today to investigate a notorious bandit. You don't need to pay attention to me. Continue playing music and dancing."

Qiu Niang covered her mouth and smiled, her slender hands plucking the strings of the pipa.

Ye Kang sat upright, his long sword planted firmly on the ground.

After playing for a while, Qiu Niang asked in confusion, "Why are you so sure that the great thief will come looking for me? If I were him, I would have left long ago and changed my name."

Ye Kang shook his head.

"He's not here to see you, he's here to see me. I've ruined his reputation, and if he doesn't retaliate, I'll have to underestimate him."

Ye Kang drank his wine while making plans.

Actually, he was also gambling, betting that the master thief was no ordinary petty thief.

After all, that guy was too cautious; he left no clues at the crime scene, making it impossible to trace him. So, they had to resort to unconventional methods.

If you don't win, just try again. People can come up with solutions; try them one by one.

Ye Kang waited calmly, while Qiu Niang sat obediently to the side, not daring to say a word.

Until late at night.

The number of pedestrians on the surrounding streets gradually decreased.

One by one, large lanterns were lit, making Zuichunlou brightly lit.

Since there was no curfew in the Great Jin Dynasty, these entertainment venues naturally operated non-stop.

Ye Kang had already drunk two jugs of wine, and his buttocks were almost sore from sitting.

Seeing that the great thief had not yet arrived, Qiu Niang sighed.

"My lord, you are truly composed. Usually, those guests look at me with such hatred that they wish they could devour me, but you have been sitting with me all day and haven't even touched Qiu Niang's hand."

Upon hearing this, Ye Kang was startled.

correct.

This is to the point.

We cannot remain still; on the contrary, we must take drastic measures!

He reached out and grabbed Qiu Niang's wrist, pulling it gently.

With a delicate shout, Qiu Niang nestled into Ye Kang's arms.

"grown ups!"

"Since the thieves haven't come, we might as well do something more meaningful."

Qiu Niang's face flushed instantly, but she had no strength left and could do whatever she wanted to him.

……

Meanwhile, in the inn next to Zuichunlou.

The young man in white carefully concealed his presence, constantly observing the second floor of the Drunken Spring Pavilion.

Under the moonlight, the figures of Ye Kang and Qiu Niang were reflected on the second floor.

The two shadows intertwined, and Ye Kang's hand moved continuously.

The young man in white frowned, and a long sword was already drawn from its sheath.

"You really are a lecherous thief! I'll kill you tonight!"

The young man in white leaped suddenly, his movements as agile as a monkey, instantly covering a distance of tens of meters.

He swung his longsword, thrusting it straight out, and a terrifying burst of true energy erupted from the tip of the sword.

The longsword pierced through, and the entire wall of the building was shattered by the violent true energy. The white-robed young master shouted.

"Death to the thief!"

"You're the one I've been waiting for!"

Ye Kang's lips curled into a smile. Sure enough, the other party was waiting for him to let his guard down.

He drew his long sword and slashed fiercely.

White Tiger Breaks the Killing Knife!

With a clang, swords clashed, and the white-robed young man's ruthless gaze turned to shock.

"You're top-tier!"

He only had time to cry out in surprise before he was blasted away.

"Go downstairs and hide."

Ye Kang spoke in a low voice, then rushed out and headed straight for the white-robed young man.

Ye Kang's expression was also very serious.

There are only two possibilities for how long the other party could hide without being discovered.

Either they possess a top-tier martial art that allows them to conceal their presence, or their opponent is also a first-rate fighter.

But judging from the reaction to the previous exchange, it should be the first one.

Ye Kang jumped off the building, and the young man in white also fell heavily to the ground.

【Ding】

[Mission Issued: Retrieve the Luminous Pearl]

[Task Reward: 2000 Comprehension Points]

The system beeped; it seems we've found the right person.

Ye Kang's spirits lifted, and he stepped forward with his knife.

"Ye Kang, the special envoy of the Imperial City Guard, has been ordered to track down the luminous pearl. Where is it?"

The young man in white was also masked, but there was clearly blood on the corner of his mouth.

He quickly regulated his disordered internal energy, leaped to his feet, and his eyes were filled with anger.

"You scoundrel! Why did you impersonate me and commit such despicable acts!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Kang burst out laughing.

"They're all thieves, why differentiate between the lowlifes?"

"Bullshit! I'm a notorious bandit, I only steal the ill-gotten gains of corrupt government officials! I would never do such a despicable thing!"

"As expected of a hot-blooded guy. Well then, let me tell you, a thief is a thief. Hand over the luminous pearl, and I'll spare your life."

Ye Kang brandished his sword, pointing it directly at the young man in white.

The latter instinctively stepped back, but a disdainful expression appeared on his face.

"What do you know, you government lackey? Although you are slightly stronger than me, if you want the luminous pearl, you'll have to catch me first!"

After speaking, he used his lightness skill to leap directly onto the roof.

Ye Kang also used Flying Swallow Soaring Clouds at the same time, following up at lightning speed.

However, the opponent's lightness skill was very strange. His figure was like a ghost, and he leaped out in a few steps, as if blending into the night, and instantly jumped over several rooftops.

Ye Kang was stunned.

What an amazing martial art!

He channeled his inner energy, and the Flying Swallow Soared Through the Clouds continuously took steps.

Despite this, they could barely keep up, but couldn't catch up.

This really surprised Ye Kang.

It should be noted that Flying Swallow Soaring Clouds is the signature skill of Flying Centipede. Although he himself is not very strong, this lightness skill is a truly superior martial art.

Moreover, the opponent's strength should only be that of a top-tier expert.

Even with his top-tier skills, the Flying Swallow Soaring Clouds technique couldn't catch up!

Ye Kang refused to believe it and used all his strength to activate his Yi Wood True Qi, keeping up closely.

In the darkness, two figures, one after the other, swiftly crossed half the city and headed straight for the outskirts.

The young man in white wasn't having an easy time either.

He had already been injured in the previous sword fight, his breathing was unstable, and he was not as strong as Ye Kang. The constant escape made him very uncomfortable.

He cursed in his heart.

What's wrong with this person?!

After following this for so long, aren't you tired?

As the chase dragged on, Ye Kang could clearly sense that his opponent was slowing down.

It must be that his internal energy is insufficient, and he's about to give up.

Fortunately, I practice the Yi Wood Heart Sutra, which has abundant true energy and can continuously regenerate.

If you want to outlast me, then I'll outlast you until I'm exhausted!

In a blink of an eye.

The two had been chasing each other for dozens of miles using their light-footed skills.

Finally, the white-robed young master exhausted his inner energy and could no longer hold on. He lost his footing and fell directly onto a patch of wild land, unable to stand up again.

Ye Kang landed steadily behind him, the tip of his knife pressed directly against the back of the white-robed young man's head.

"Damn, you're really good at running! Keep running!"

Swish it!

The young man in white flicked his right hand, sending a pebble flying straight towards Ye Kang's throat.

Fortunately, Ye Kang was on guard and deflected the stone with the back of his blade.

At this moment, the young man in white finally couldn't hold on any longer, his eyes rolled back, and he fainted.

Ye Kang was furious.

"You dare to launch a sneak attack! You little thief, you're asking for it!"

He reached out and grabbed the white-robed young man, forcefully turning his body over. The white robe was torn open, revealing a vast expanse of white, towering into the clouds.

Ye Kang's mouth dropped open instantly, his expression quite remarkable.

"Damn, she was a female thief."