In the 10 meters radius space in the depth of the forest, various kinds of branches were scattered all over the area. The smell of urine still lingered in the air and there was also grey coloured fur on the branches.
The length of these furs was of two inches.
Seeing these furs, Nie Li immediately identified that it as the Fox Bear demon beast!
“Who is it?” Suddenly, an alert voice sounded.
Nie Li looked towards the direction of the voice, and a figure appeared from behind the tree. Seeing the other party, Nie Li was slightly surprised that it’s actually Chen Linjian. Shortly after, a few people appeared behind Chen Linjian, two of them were the underlings of Chen Linjian, and one of them was actually Shen Yue.
“How come are you here?” Chen Linjian looked towards Nie Li and asked.
“When I was practising, I smelled a trace of strange odor around the air and followed it here!” Nie Li said as he swept his gaze between Chen Linjian and Shen Yue. Chen Linjian and Shen Yue are only familiar with each other and were not a group, otherwise Chen Linjian wouldn’t have killed so many of Sacred Family’s member in the previous life.
Shen Yue coldly looked at Nie Li, that gloomy gaze of his were filled with darkness.
Strange odor? Why haven’t they smelled it earlier??
“When two of my underlings were searching the place, they found this place so Shen Yue and I came together to take a look!” Chen Linjian said. The relation between the current him and Shen Yue is still quite good. Both are the direct descendants of the major family, so they both maintained a clear relationship on the surface.
Shen Yue coldly said, “Alone here in the middle of the night, you might be harbouring ulterior motive.” Shen Yue couldn’t wait to pour all the foul water onto Nie Li.
Nie Li was too lazy to refute. This kind of speculative words that have no evidence backing it, as if Chen Linjian would believe it.
Chen Linjian looked at Shen Yue, then looked at Nie Li again. He had heard of the conflict between Shen Yue and Nie Li. Someone with little background actually dared to confront the Sacred Family, is Nie Li self-confident or is he ignorant?
“This demon beast nest has already been abandoned for a long time.” Shen Yue glanced around the area. After Nie Li coming here, he is too lazy to stay any longer. Since this trip is to the Ancient Orchid City Ruins, he would have plenty of chance to deal with Nie Li. There was no point talking to much nonsense with Nie Li here.
“This demon beast nest is indeed abandoned for a long time!” Chen Linjian said nodding his head while looking at the surrounding scattered branches. Suddenly, he seems to have noticed something. He turned towards Nie Li and asked, “How do you see it?” as Nie Li’s knowledge is still quite vast.
“On this side of the trunk, there is some fur residue. Also with how the nest is being stacked, according to my judgement, it should belong to demon beasts called Fox Bear. The size of Fox Bear isn’t too big, an adult Fox Bear have the height of one meter and two meters would already be very strong build. This nest is so huge, so there should once have a whole population of Fox Bear living here.” Nie Li analysed.
Hearing Nie Li’s words, whether if it was Chen Linjian or the two underlings behind him, they were all looking at Nie Li dumbfounded. With so little information, Nie Li was actually able to analyse what kind demon beast once lived here. This is simply too scary. After all, in St. Ancestral Mountains, there are if not tens or hundreds of thousands of species of beasts around.
Seems that the decision of bring Nie Li here was correct, Chen Linjian thought.
“With so little information and you were able to deduce that this was once the nest of Fox Bears. Isn’t that too arbitrary!?” Shen Yue refuted at one side. As long as it was Nie Lie’s words, he will oppose it.
“Continue talking.” Chen Linjian did not bother with Shen Yue as he faced Nie Li and asked.
Shen Yue opened his mouth in discontent but he did not say anything. Although both him and Chen Linjian are the direct descendants of major families, there were seven direct descendants in Sacred Family that are at the same age as him and he isn’t the one being paid attention to. If he is able to marry Ye Ziyun, only then his position in Sacred Family will rise, becoming one of the candidates to the next house master. Chen Linjian was not the same as him, since his birth, Chen Linjian had already been determined to become the next house master of his family and his talent is extraordinary. Therefore, Shen Yue did not dare to strain their relationship.
Nie Li completely treated Shen Yue as invisible and continued, “Generally, adult Fox Bear are of silver rank demon beasts. Based on Fox Bear’s living habits, three fifths of Fox Bear’s time every year would be in their cave hibernating, passing the time when St. Ancestral Mountains is at its coldest. Only in the early summer would they would then come out from the caves and hunt in the forest.”
“Is it this at time of the year?” Chen Linjian asked astounded.
“Correct” Nie Li nodded his head, “The air in this area carries the smell of urine, if this is left last year, after long time of wind and rain, the smell would already be long gone. Fox Bears are very conscious of their area, marking them with urine. I guess they will appear soon!”
Nie Li thought carefully and only through careful observation he was able to obtain so much information, which caused Chen Linjian to admire him. He looked at Nie Li in a different light. Nie Li is simply a Demon Beast Encyclopaedia!
“Then what should we do?” Chen Linjian asked, he began to seek the views of Nie Li.
“We have to leave this place immediately, go in the night. The Fox Bear’s sense of smell is very sensitive, if the Fox Bear found out that someone has invaded their area, I’m afraid that they will go on all out war with us. Although we have sufficient strength to kill this Fox Bear group, it’s inevitable that we will also have causalities. Our goal is the Ancient Orchid City Ruins!” Nie Li recalled, in the previous life, Ye Ziyun mentioned that on their trip to Ancient Orchid City Ruins, they were once attacked by Fox Bears, which killed a few people. This allowed Nie Li to be even more assured that this area was dangerous.
Chen Linjian drifted in his thoughts for a moment and said, “Okay, we’ll leave by the night!”
“Chen Young Master, don’t listen to his nonsense. Since this place is empty, there wouldn’t be any Fox Bear appearing. It would be even more dangerous to travel in the night. We should wait until daybreak before traveling!” Shen Yue immediately rebutted.
[TLN: This doesn’t mean that Shen Yue is the subordinate of Chen Linjian, just a more respectful calling.]
[ED: Of course he would be respectful to Lin Jian, he is a wimpy s*uck up a** kisser. Sorry not sorry for all the hate. Do let me know if it bothers you at some point, and I shall cease and desist in my blunt manner.]
Nie Li spread both his hand up. Staying or not is Chen Linjian’s decision. Anyway,it wouldn’t be a threat to him.
“Leave!” Chen Linjian firmly decided. Without a question, he chose to believe in Nie Li’s judgement more.
Chen Linjian is a wise man, he knows who to believe and who not to.
Back to the camp, Chen Linjian gathered everyone who were still dreaming moments before..
“Chen Young Master, what’s going on?”
“Yeah, why did you get us to travel in the dark?”
Everyone was filled with endless doubts.
“Never mind anything, just listen to my order!” Chen Linjian said firmly. Disregarding the persuasion of others, he led the group towards the exit of the forest.
Nie Li was together with Ye Ziyun and although Ye Ziyun was also a little confused, she did not ask anything.
After the group of people just stepped out of the forest, they felt the trembling earth tremors and roars of bears sounding from the forest. Instantly, everyone understood what happened.
“Chen Young Master is wise!”
“Fortunately Chen Young Master brought us out, otherwise, we would have inevitably had a war with those Fox Bears!”
Everyone commended Chen Linjian. However, Chen Linjian clearly knows that it all was to Nie Li’s credit. If it wasn’t because of listening to Nie Li’s words, they would have definitely been attacked by those Fox Bear. Although they can win against those Fox Bears, it was inevitable that there would also be causalities!
At this moment in Chen Linjian’s heart, he was already full of admiration for Nie Li. Since young, he had always been a excellent leader among his peers. However, for the first time, he had to admit that his knowledge was far from Nie Lis’. One must know that Nie Li’s age is still lower than him by a few years!
At this moment Shen Yue felt depressed. He would have never thought that Nie Li really hit the spot and Fox Bears actually appeared. After several confrontations with Nie Li, he had been below Nie Li. This built up more and more resentment in his heart.
Fortunately, the Main Affairs Elder sent 3 silver ranked expert to follow behind. Shen Yue’s gaze was gloomy. Once Nie Li separates from the group, he will find the opportunity to kill Nie Li!
Nie Li is quietly walking at the back of the group together with Ye Ziyun. He looked backwards and his mouth revealed traces of sneers, he is already well aware that there are people following behind the group. Seeing Shen Yue’s unfocused look, Nie Li could guess that the few following behind are definitely from Sacred Family.
They are probably looking for a chance to lay their hands on Nie Li!
Ye Ziyun and the others still did not notice that they were being followed; however, all this could not escape the keen sense of Nie Li. If he was being followed by several silver rank and was unable to notice it, then he would have lived in vain.
“One, Two, Three… Three silver ranked!” Nie Li walking quietly.
The dawn gradually arrived. Chen Linjian slowly walked to the side of Nie Li, looking at Nie Li and said, “Thanks to the foresight of Nie Li Bro, otherwise we would have surely been attacked by those Fox Bears. Although we wouldn’t be annihilated by them, we would have been inevitable had causalities. I, Chen Linjian owe you one.” If there were casualties in the first day, then the morale of the team would be greatly affected.
Hearing Chen Linjian’s words, Ye Ziyun looked at Nie Li astounded. She would have never expected that it was actually Nie Li whom noticed the Fox Bears.
“Chen Young Master is too kind.” Nie Li calmly said without t a hint of arrogance.
Chen Linjian slightly nodded. Since coming into contact with Nie Li, he realised that Nie Li is quite capable. Seeing Nie Li’s calmness from the praise, he admired Nie Li even more.
Nie Li lowered his voice saying, “Chen Young Master, we’re being followed.”
Hearing Nie Li’s words, Chen Linjian got surprised. He turned his head and looked at the forest behind.
“Don’t look, there are three silver ranked. I don’t know who they were sent by.” Nie Li said immediately.
Chen Linjian quickly retracted his gaze, pretended to be at ease, saying, “What are their motives?” Chen Linjian frowned, he didn’t offend anyone in Glory City!
“They might be from the Dark Guilds!” Nie Li said. Although is can determine that those three were from the Sacred Family, Nie Li still said that those three silver ranked people are from the Dark Guild.
After hearing Nie Li’s words, Chen Linjian’s eye flashed cold. Dark Guild is notorious in Glory City since they are a secret organization created by criminals. Dark Guild generally doesn’t dare to appear in broad daylight so they secretly do all kind of evil deeds and are the common enemy of all Glory City’s families!
“You can leave this matter to me!” Chen Linjian patted on Nie Li’s shoulders and walked to the front.
Shen Yue never imagined that the three silver ranked underlings sent by Sacred Family were actually eyed by Chen Linjian. Chen Linjian will definitely think of every possible way to kill those three people!
If he knew that the three people belong to Sacred Family, Chen Linjian wouldn’t be too harsh on them. However after hearing from Nie Li that the three should belong to the Dark Guild, Chen Linjian will definitely not let them go!
You want to play with me? You’re still too inexperienced! Nie Li doesn’t need to act himself to mess Shen Yue to death!
Ye Ziyun is a hard-worker, and knowing that the Nie Li beside her is a giant vault, she would ask him about various inscription patterns as well as martial arts aspect, Nie Li answered all her questions.
The look of the two of them talking and laughing, caused the surrounding boys couldn’t help to feel envious.
The beautiful Ye Ziyun is a goddess in the eyes of these boys. However because of the noble status of Ye Ziyun, most of the boys don’t dare to go near her. They would even feel low-esteem when facing her. In addition, the slightly cold personality of her’s, cause her to be distant to others.
Although they admire Ye Ziyun, they don’t even have the courage to start a conversation with her.
But why when Ye Ziyun and Nie Li were chatting, why was it so natural. That elegant smile of her charmed the boys.
The surrounding boys couldn’t help to sneak a peek at it.
Looking at the sweetly smiling Ye Ziyun Nie Li couldn’t help to recall back the previous life. At that time Ye Ziyun is even more charming compared to now. Looking at this girl in front of him he thought, ‘when will she grow into that absolute beauty?’
Seeing that Nie Li has been staring at her Ye Ziyun couldn’t help to blush. She lowered her head seemingly thinking of something. Recalling back to the bold confession of Nie Li in the class. Before she felt annoyed by it. However, at this moment she couldn’t make out what kind of feeling is that in her heart.
When she’s with Nie Li, she would recall that scene and couldn’t help feeling shy.
There seems to be some ambiguous feelings between Nie Li and Xiao Ning’er.
Just as Nie Li and Ye Ziyun were chatting ripples of soul force were emitting from the forest indicating a fierce fight.
The three silver ranked strangers were surrounded by the five silver rank experts brought by Chen Linjian.
“Speak! Where are you from? What do you intend to do? If you don’t speak, don’t blame me for being ruthless!” Chen Linjian thundered, as he stood there.
Because of being constantly attacked by demon beasts, every family in the Glory City are very united. Therefore they generally wouldn’t kill members of other families. The Dark Guild is a group of murderers. If they’re confirmed to be from the Dark Guild, then Chen Linjian definitely wouldn’t let them go.
Those three silver rank experts looked at each other. How would they dare to reveal that they are from the Sacred Family? If this is pursued, they will bring great trouble to the family! Therefore those three silver ranked experts did not say anything and charged out.
“Since you guys doesn’t want to identify yourself… don’t blame me for being impolite!” Seeing that the three of them remaining silence Chen Linjian decided that they are definitely from the Dark Guild and shouted, “Kill them!”
Chen Linjian’s men rushed forward. Both sides engaged in a fierce battle. After the fierce battle, among the three silver ranked experts one of them died and two fled with serious injuries.
Hearing the news Shen Yue almost went crazy. The three silver ranked experts were arranged by him to deal with Nie Li, but he never expect that the plan was destroyed by Chen Linjian. What he’s unaware of is that Nie Li was the one to provide the news to Chen Linjian. This led to Chen Linjian taking actions.
“Seems like I will have to do this myself!” Shen Yue gloomed in his heart. He brought six people with him, three of them are 1-star bronze rank and the other three are 2-star bronze rank. The last time he suffered under Nie Li’s hand was because he didn’t know that Nie Li was wearing a set of bronze ranked armor. If he were to attack Nie Li’s head to begin with, he doesn’t believe that Nie Li could dodge those attacks!
Noticing Shen Yue’s gloomy looks, Nie Li knows that this guy is definitely planning something.
Shortly after Chen Linjian brought the five silver ranked experts back.
“Chen Young Master, what were the identity of those three?” A friend of Chen Linjian asked.
“From my guesses… They should be from the Dark Guild!” Chen Linjian replied.
“So they are from the Dark Guild, they deserves death!”
Hearing their conversation Shen Yue’s expression twitched. Chen Linjian was ruthless with those three because he thought that those three are from the Dark Guild. Otherwise chasing them off would be enough. However he couldn’t say anything. He couldn’t tell them that those three are sent from the Sacred Family right?
One man died in vain and the location of the two others are unknown. Shen Yue has no choice but to stomach all the grievances.
Nie Li that bastard!
Knowing that Chen Linjian highly valued Nie Li. Nie Li’s standings in the group began to rise. Some of Chen Linjian’s friends also began to start conversations with Nie Li.
“My name is Huyan Lanruo, a friend of Chen Young Master and I’m from the Huyan Family.” Hua Yan Lan Ruo smiled. She looks around 16/17. Her body is extremely hot and sexy. Especially the twin peaks in front of her chest. Those are simply domineering. The white silk dress simply could not cover the deep ravine, and they would quiver when walking. Her eyes displayed trace of loveliness.
This woman is definitely a stunner!
Although the Huyan Family isn’t one of the three major family, but it’s also a relatively powerful family among the Noble Family.
“Nice to meet you, you can call me Nie Li!” Nie Li calmly said. Looking at Huyan Lanruo he wasn’t enticed by her beauty. He slightly had impressions of Huyan Lanruo. Also her talent is extremely high. Already a 3-star silver rank as of now. After a few years Huyan Lanruo would become the substitute house master of Huyan Family.
If people were to think that Huyan Lanruo is just a pretty weak girl, then that would be a big mistake. To be able to climb up the higher levels of a noble family, even if it’s only a substitute house master, without a few methods would be impossible.
Huyan Lanruo is a little surprised that Nie Li wasn’t affected by her beauty. Given Nie Li’s age he should already have understandings towards male and female matters. Lots of boys had their face blushed red and stunned in front of her, but Nie Li had a calm appearance.
There would even be some boys full of lust looking at her chest and bottom. Although Nie Li is looking straight at her, his eyes are very clear. He turned a blind eye against her seductive body.
Huyan Lanruo kind of likes this boy.
“I’m only older than you by a few years, you can call me Yan Ruo Sis in the future.” Huyan Lanruo said with full of smiles.
“Call you sis……” Nie Li looked a little embarrassed. If Huyan Lanruo were to know his true age, what reaction would she have?
“What’s wrong? can’t be done?” Huyan Lanruo tenderly laughed.
The Ye Ziyun besides Nie Li doesn’t have any good impression of Huyan Lanruo. Hearing the tender laughter of Huyan Lanruo she impatiently turned her head away.
Although Ye Ziyun isn’t as beautiful as Huyan Lanruo, but the sense of elegance around her isn’t what Huyan Lanruo can match either. In just a few more years Ye Ziyun would be even more charming than Huyan Lanruo. Ye Ziyun had already rose Nie Li’s eye for women to a high level, even if a beauty like Huyan Lanruo standing in front of him he wouldn’t be affected by her.
Huyan Lanruo blinked her eyes she’s still somewhat interested in Nie Li.
Seeing the lovely and charming Ye Ziyun by Nie Li’s side, and still chatting cheerfully and wittily with the hot sexy Huyan Lanruo, caused several boys to be unhappy with him.
One guy walked towards Nie Li’s directions, his figure is tall and skinny wearing a white robe. Around him there was a noble aura around him. His skin is slightly pale, and his steps were light. His name is Chu Yuan, also from a noble family.
His eyes swept across Ye Ziyun’s body his eye flashed a hint of greed. Although she’s still young Ye Ziyun has already demonstrated the potential to become the source of calamity. In the future she will definitely become a devastating beauty.
Unfortunately he understands the noble status of Ye Ziyun. She isn’t someone he can reach!
In contrast, Huyan Lanruo’s status is somewhat similar to him. If he’s able to get Huyan Lanruo it would be very helpful to his position in the family. Future more seeing Huyan Lanruo’s lovely body made his heart to burn even more.
“What are you guys chatting about. May I join in?” Chu Yuan said while smiling. When looking at Nie Li his eyes flashed with contempt. According to his information Nie Li is from a small family. Further more he’s not even a 1-star bronze rank yet. Not to mention the fact that Nie Li have already offended the Sacred Family. Although the Sacred Family didn’t take any action against Nie Li. Would Nie Li be able to still continue to be arrogant? That’s simply looking down on Sacred Family!
“We’re currently discussing about inscription pattern.” Huyan Lanruo casually finds an excuse. At the same time her expression displayed trace of disgust and impatient. She doesn’t like Chu Yuan, but with the fact that his Chu Family has some position in Glory Family she only maintained the harmonious surface between them.
“Inscription pattern is my speciality! If Lan Ruo has anything that you are unsure of you can always find me. After all my studies in inscription pattern are still a lot more vast compared to a 13 years old kid!” Chu Yuan said laughing, his face full of pride.
Ye Ziyun disapproved of that statement in her heart. No matter how proficient Chu Yuan may be in inscription pattern, can he be compared to Aunt Xue? Yet even Aunt Xue herself admitted that Nie Li is a master!
Boasting Shamelessly! Huyan Lanruo mocked in her heart. The reason as of why Huyan Lanruo is a little interested in Nie Li is because he saw through the origin of <<Scarlet Sunburst Pattern>> with a look. If he wasn’t proficient with inscription pattern how would he have know that the <<Scarlet Sunburst Pattern>> comes from the Book of Divine Lightning Fire? Most people have not even seen the Book of Divine Lightning Fire. This act already couldn’t be explained with pure luck.
“I see not a lot of time age can’t represent anything. There are always people that break the boundaries of age. Which we commonly call them geniuses.” Huyan Lanruo said. Slightly with the intention of flattering swept her gaze past Nie Li.
Huyan Lanruo thought that Nie Li is a genius? Chu Yuan contemptuously smiled. If you say that Ye Ziyun is a genius he wouldn’t deny it as she have already broke through into 1-star bronze level. However Nie Li only has a red soul realm and his soul force is ridiculously low. If this kind of person can be considered a genius, then the name genius is a little too worthless isn’t it?
Even if he have some knowledge about inscription pattern. So what? Glory City holds experts in esteem. Only an expert could gain the respect of others!
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