novelraw Chapter 719 - 422 The Silent Moment
Chapter 719 - 422 The Silent Moment
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Gao Yan was rubbing his temples during another quiet moment; he hated the lack of sufficient information about anything, and these silent servants were among the few areas where he could not access information. "When he assassinated his brother’s lover, no one knew how he did it. This question remains, and many questions about whether he is still around continue to surface, but I imagine someone as strong as the Third Prince would have powerful forces supporting him. Forces far stronger than himself. These forces can not only protect him but also cater to his every whim. If these experts are silent servants, I can imagine they could easily kill her, but I have absolutely no evidence to prove this matter."
Upon hearing Gao Yan’s reply, Yan Xiaobao couldn’t help but furrow his brows slightly. Although this mute servant seemed to be nothing more than a disciple, there was an air of danger around him. His ability to move silently convinced Yan Xiaobao that Gao Yan was correct. These servants might be secret forces hidden in plain sight. They were always close to him, but no one accustomed to traveling near the Prince would be afraid. They were perfect combat forces in every aspect.
"I’m wondering," Yan Xiaobao said, stroking his chin as he continued. "Have you heard about Sha Yun? I’ve barely seen her once or twice since I came back. Her disappearing like this is very unusual."
"I think she found a group of friends to train with," Gao Yan shrugged. "It’s the capital of the Sun Kingdom; there are quite a few human hybrids. These people became good friends with Sha Yun. I think she spends most of her time with them," Gao Yan said with a smile, though hearing Yan Xiaobao’s words made his heart sink suddenly. Although he didn’t have romantic feelings for Sha Yun, she was still important to him. Knowing that she was doing well with new friends made him quite happy. "However, the next time I see her, I need to talk to her." He reminded himself, although he was speaking to himself, his old friend Gao Yan couldn’t help but chuckle.
"Do you want to know what your good friend Jin You has been up to lately?" Gao Yan asked, but Yan Xiaobao shook his head. "He’s not someone as important as Sha Yun, but he’s still a good friend who shares common goals with me. My actions have nothing to do with him, so my work has nothing to do with him. If I’m not mistaken, he’s most likely up to something with all the Crusaders in the town. He has a notable hatred for Crusaders." Yan Xiaobao laughed, his laughter and reaction were something Gao Yan had never anticipated, but he nodded in understanding.
"Alright, next I need to meet with Ma Kong, so I’ll get going," Hui Yue excused himself as he stood up from the chair he was sitting on. "The weapon I’m using is still black blood, and while it’s served me well, it’s time I switched to something new." As he turned and left the black lion, he nodded.
"It’s not just a new weapon you need," Lan Feng said within the Dantian Cave. "You’ve been using the same martial arts skills since you were young, as well as the same spiritual art. When you were in the sacred underground city, I didn’t teach you anything new because you needed to focus on survival, and teaching you while Wan Qiao handled your training would’ve been counterproductive. Even more so, teaching anything during wartime would’ve been outright foolish," Lan Feng continued. "Now that we’re in a kingdom’s capital, we can take the time to learn new techniques, including martial arts and spiritual art. Furthermore, we can help you shape your martial power attack more effectively. But before that, you need a new weapon. I’d prefer choosing a sword, as I primarily have techniques that align with sword usage." Lan Feng concluded, and Yan Xiaobao nodded. Until now, he had primarily focused on cultivation, constantly increasing his internal energy, but now he understood he needed to focus on this as well. He needed offense, defensive techniques, and increased strength—not just through cultivation but by bolstering his attack abilities. This would make him much deadlier in combat.
Yan Xiaobao nodded in agreement. It had been far too long since he last learned new skills, and he needed improvement. He needed everything Lan Feng could teach him to grow stronger. He was very aware he couldn’t rely solely on his old skills and his beast transformation to win the upcoming battles. Leaving the black lion, Yan Xiaobao headed straight for the Black Market Auction House. He had been there before to sell cultivation stones, but this time, he had come for help. He needed a new weapon—one that suited his current cultivation level, superior to the dagger he had used since he was a Lower Dantian cultivator. The dagger had been a gift from the Ma family, a weapon forged from Black Iron and inscribed with letters. While the dagger was reliable, it was evidently designed for lower-level cultivators, and now it was just a question of when it would break. It couldn’t contain all the energy Yan Xiaobao unleashed during an attack.
Until now, Yan Xiaobao had completely avoided using weapons, relying instead on his wolf form, where deadly claws and sharp teeth served as excellent weapons. But now that Lan Feng was ready to train him again, the young man would resume training in his humanoid form.
Bearing this in mind, Yan Xiaobao finally stepped into the Black Market Auction House and nodded at the guards as he entered the massive building. He walked through the maze-like hallways, eventually stopping in front of a door made of heavy wood. He knocked on the door, which opened slowly to reveal Ma Kong and his father. Both were bowing over some documents and Memory Stones. When the door opened, they lifted their heads, surprised to see Yan Xiaobao.