novelraw Chapter 610 - 552: Persistent Evil Intent_3
Chapter 610 - 552: Persistent Evil Intent_3
The rescued Beastmen collapsed on the ground, gasping for breath, covered in mud, almost indistinguishable from mud men.
Luckily, there were Water Beastmen in the group, who quickly used water to clean them off.
Lu Xiao saw that everyone was out of danger and no longer held back, unleashing his full strength.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
The rampaging Wind Ability lashed out like cannonballs, bombarding the mud pit, blasting open huge gaps, revealing a thick, long figure hidden beneath the muck.
It panicked, burrowing and darting through the mud, trying to flee.
This creature was incredibly fast at tunneling through earth and mud, almost vanishing in the blink of an eye.
"Trying to escape? Not so easy! Today I’m going to skin you alive and peel your nerves!" Xiao Jin slammed his palm onto the ground. Thunder surged forth, instantly spreading a Thunder Barrier, sealing off the area completely.
The creature collided with the electric field, letting out a shrill, miserable scream, black smoke spewing from its body!
At the same time, Lu Xiao condensed a Wind Blade, slicing off the tail it used to burrow underground.
Writhing in pain, it could no longer flee, and was thrown up out of the earth, landing and morphing into human form.
Xue Yinzhou grabbed the other Beastmen who tried to escape as well.
Turns out it was a group crime.
The group dragged them back for interrogation.
Unfortunately, these people were clearly severely trained—no matter what torture was used, they revealed nothing useful, even trying to commit suicide.
It seemed there was no choice but to use spiritual power to search their memories.
Shen Tang’s spiritual power was strong, but more suited for soothing, detection, and to a degree, attack. She wasn’t skilled at mind-scanning, and a tiny misstep could turn the target into a fool, cutting off all clues.
By contrast, Mermaids were much better at Charm, control, and mind-probing with spiritual power.
Shen Tang retrieved that little doll from her space, infused it with a hint of spiritual power, and called softly, "Ah Lan, are you there?"
Almost at the instant she called, the doll seemed to come alive, floating in mid-air, radiating a joyful aura.
God knows how much Jia Lan missed her during their days apart. But he had to stay in the Priest Temple and couldn’t come. Hearing her call now, he was overcome with joy.
Little Jia Lan, seeing all the people present, was too shy to ask if she missed him—he simply seated himself elegantly on her left shoulder, curling a lock of her hair, leaning close to her ear, and asked in a clear, gentle voice, "Tangtang, do you need my help?"
Shen Tang briefly explained the situation.
Little Jia Lan understood, flying in front of the frightened Beastmen, raising his little hand elegantly.
Mind-searching was child’s play for him now. Even though his true body was thousands of miles away in the deep sea, this sliver of spiritual power attached to the doll was more than enough.
Soon, Jia Lan finished the search; the Beastmen collapsed to the ground, unconscious.
Little Jia Lan reported what he’d found to everyone: "These people were sent by Rosenia. Their aim is to destroy the Purification Trees you’ve worked so hard to plant."
Rosenia again?!
Damn thieves never quit!
We’d thought last time’s lesson would make them behave, but after lying low, they’re causing trouble again!
Shen Tang’s gaze grew cold.
They’d been given a chance to reform last time, but instead, they’ve become worse each time.
Looks like this menace must be eradicated!
Drained from the spiritual exertion, Little Jia Lan yawned sleepily, flying back to curl up on top of her head, ready to nap.
Shen Tang’s eyes softened; she reached up and gently cupped the little doll nestled in her hair, bowing her head and kissing its cheek, murmuring softly, "Thank you, Ah Lan."
Thousands of miles away, Jia Lan opened his eyes, eyes filled with longing.
How he wished his real body was at her side this very moment.
He spoke lightly,
"Then, remember to think of me often."
His voice traveled across thousands of miles, arriving crisp and clear.
Shen Tang pressed the little doll to her cheek, responding in a quiet voice, "I miss you so, so much."
She had a thousand things she wanted to say, but now wasn’t the time for romance.
Shen Tang tucked the sleeping Little Jia Lan into the pocket at her chest.
The doll, only palm-sized, fit perfectly there.
Xiao Jin and the others caught sight of this and couldn’t help but feel jealous—being able to be with her at all times...
If only they had a little toy like that too.
...
Inside Rosenia Palace.
The Old Emperor was lying leisurely on his bed, cuddling his young and beautiful Empress, feeling quite pleased. "Beauty, does your method really work?"
The Empress saw the Old Emperor reaching out to touch her. A hint of disgust flashed in her eyes, but her bewitchingly charming face lit up with a sweet smile. "Those worm eggs are a gift from the Divine Envoy. They can chew up the roots of Purification Trees—in a few days those trees will rot on a massive scale, and no one will be able to save them!"
The Old Emperor laughed loudly. "Good! This way, Night Glow Empire’s half-year scheme will come to nothing! Their reputation destroyed without a drop of blood—makes me feel so damn satisfied!"
There was an undertone of cold jealousy in his voice.
Ever since Night Glow Empire introduced the Purification Tree Seeds, they’ve dominated the stage for half a year. Their ’Dawn Alliance’ attracted countless countries and factions.
Rosenia has felt an immense threat!
The Old Emperor gloated, "Now, Night Glow Empire will be the laughingstock at the international conference, right? That Dawn Alliance of theirs probably won’t survive either!"
"This emperor can’t wait to see them make fools of themselves!"
"Oh? Is that so?"
Suddenly, a gentle, melodious laugh drifted through the air, the smile laced with chilling murderous intent.