Chapter 14: Scheming hearts
Chapter 14 Scheming hearts
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"Watch out! The Strange Wolves are here!" someone shouted from afar.
I did not go with Big Sister Xhiling but instead, I climbed a tree nearby and squatted on one of its large branches.
When the large beast called Strange Wolves emerges from the bushes and began attacking our group, a great commotion has begun.
But my Spirit Eyes did not leave that Shaman guy.
Using a few sharpened palm-sized wooden branches I began throwing it to any of the beasts that I would see coming towards our direction.
The fighting became intense as the beasts and our armed group clashed.
I saw a soldier falling to the ground with a large gash on his stomach revealing his innards.
The guy cried in pain before the beast snapped his neck.
I flicked my hand and a sharp spike punctured that beast's skull.
Below me, Big Sister Xhiling was assaulted by two Strange Wolves. Her nimble movements made her able to dodge those sharp claws. But I could tell that she is having a hard time defending against two opponents.
I quickly help her by throwing another dart which hits a Strange Wolf's head.
With one of her enemies dead, Big Sister Xhiling was able to take down the other one with her quick sword strikes.
I noticed the cyan-robed women and their group was able to defend themselves against the beasts using some sort of coordinated attacks.
It was so magical and strange as they were able to utilize their group as one and was able to defeat the wolves assaulting them with ease.
While observing the battlefield, my Spirit eyes suddenly caught something that the Shaman person is about to do.
He carefully grabbed the staff from his back and then opened it.
I observed that staff and knew that the weird aura is coming from that thing.
So when its tip opened where there is a small ball-like object, I could feel something happening in our surroundings.
Suddenly, the soldier began to fall on the ground one by one as if inflicted by some kind of fainting spell.
Those who are strong enough are trying to resist but to no avail.
But for some reason, I only felt a slight headache before it vanishes in a flash.
I did not make a move and just watches from the tree branch.
"Stop! Take them all to the laboratory!" the Shaman named Lao Hai shouted.
With his command, I was shocked to see the Strange Wolves stop in their tracks and stood straight.
Then, they began grabbing the unconscious soldiers and mercenaries as commanded by that Shaman guy.
Seeing that a wolf is about to grab Big Sister Xhiling, I did not think twice and quickly threw a dart at that beast killing it on the spot.
"Huh? Who… Who goes there?!" shouted the guy as he looks around.
It seems that he could not find me.
I began counting and discovered that there are around 50 Strange Wolves in the vicinity. If I wanted to rescue everyone, I have to do one thing… and that is to destroy the thing in the shaman's hand.
But my line of sight from my position to the shaman is blocked by a large tree. I knew that I have to reveal a false location to divert their attention.
Grabbing a few darts from my pocket, I quickly threw them in different directions.
I did not stay on the spot too as I quickly moved and jumped to another tree which is closer to the shaman.
Swoosh!!! Swoosh!!! Swoosh!!!
The rustling leaves and the sound of thuds made the beasts and that shaman turns their attention to those directions.
"What?! There are survivors! Chase after them!" shouted the shaman in frenzy.
With a clear line of sight, I am now able to see the shaman.
But before I could make my move, I noticed a few figures entering my Spirit Eyes range. Seeing those people I almost could not believe what I was seeing.
They were actually those rich young people.
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"Shaman Lao Hai, what an amazing job…" the leader of the group said with a smile, and behind him and his group stood Young Lord Fan and the group's guards.
"Hehe… Young Lord Rao, it is my pleasure to work with the Rao clan from the capital city…" Shaman Lao Hai said with an ingratiating tone while lowering his head.
"This thing… what do you call it?" the leader asked while looking around.
"Ah… This is something I found in one of the ruins I've been in years ago. It is called an array formation. But it is not easy to use as it requires a medium and some sort of energy." Shaman Lao Hai explained.
"Hmm… I never wanted to believe it, but I guess once you mastered this thing then you will soon walk the paths of those… Transcendent beings, right?"
"Hehe… A young master is wise. I am actually already on that path…" Shaman Lao Hau showed a confident smile.
"Good… Now tell me what is happening now?" the young man said with a contented smile on his face.
"Someone seems to have escaped my trap… My minions are currently chasing after them." Shaman Lao Hai explained.
"Make it quick… This place annoys me." the young man said while trying to shoo some small bugs flying around him.
The reason why he and some of the Young Lords and Ladies are here is because of the news that their clans have received about a rich source of Ether stone.
Unlike precious gemstones, the black Ether stone is very precious for some reason. They did not know why but a few forces in the dark showed the importance of those black gems.
And since this is a big undertaking, they could not help but want to gain such a high contribution to their clans.
If they could successfully complete this mission then they might have a chance to gain a higher position in the family clan.
With this in mind, they all decided to work together for their own benefit.
Behind the group, Young Lord Fan began to scrutinize the surroundings and when his sight landed on a particular group, a strange glint appears in his eyes.
"What seems to be the problem… Young Lord Fan…" A stern voice interrupted his thought.
He looks at the person in front of him and Young Lord Fan showed a panicked expression.
"No… nothing…" he said while lowering his head.
He was scolded by the group last night for his actions. They told him that his actions were about to disrupt the whole plan. He could not retort and deep in his heart he blamed that boy and those two women in that market that day.
He wanted revenge… that is why he is trying to look for those three.
He has already located that female member of the Falling Cloud sect, but he is unable to find the boy and that female soldier.
"Shaman Lao Hai… can you get rid of the members from the Floating Cloud sect without any trace?" the young leader of the group suddenly asked.
Shaman Lao Hai's forehead was suddenly drenched in a cold sweat. Who did not know the strength of the Floating cloud sect in the province?
They are one of the hegemony that even the clans would not dare touch.
If he touches one of their disciples without any valid reason at all, then his life would surely be forfeited.
"Young Lord Rao… this… this will be a bit tricky." Shaman Lao Hai said while showing a complicated expression.
"You can't do it?" the young man exerted his pressure on Shaman Lao Hai which made the latter feel complicated.
"I will just imprison them then…" he said with a low tone.
"No… dispose of them. That is the best way to take care of things in here…"
"Wait a minute, Young Lord Rao… I heard that those girls are beauties… why not…" one of the Young Lords suggested on the side.
An evil grin appears on Young Lord Rao's face upon hearing this. He was fully concentrated on the plan that he did not want to bother with other things. Since everything would be over soon, why not obtain some benefits first?
With a nod of his head, many of the Young Lords in their group yelled in excitement.
"You girls did not want to see this… just go away." He said to the Young Ladies behind him.
"Humph… Animals…" one of the young ladies said while turning her head away and walking towards their camp.
While this is happening, a small shadow has already made a move and disappears on his spot.
As the young lords excitedly walked towards the location of the members of the Falling Cloud sect, they are not aware of the hidden danger that is lurking behind them.
When Young Lord Fan saw this scene, his heart turned heavy. He did not expect that these people would be thinking what he was thinking deep in his heart.
Because of this cowardice, he knew that he could not have a chance to get his hand on those women.
Unknown to him, because of his action and decision at this point in time, it has actually saved his life.
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