novelraw Chapter 736 - 429: Health and Optimism_2
Chapter 736 - 429: Health and Optimism_2
Chapter 736: Chapter 429: Health and Optimism_2
The Fog Wolves kept two experts occupied, while Yan Xiaobao and two other experts engaged in a deadly dance. The sword in his hand spun as if it were a dagger. His movements were fluid yet lethal, striking and slicing from various angles at the four experts. He slashed through the air, and if the experts were even slightly slower, they would have suffered severe injuries. Watching Yan Xiaobao entangle four King Ranking Experts so effortlessly, Cou Ling and Fang Wei, hiding behind a rock, were dumbfounded. They gazed at him with fervent admiration, something they had never experienced before.
As Ke Ling observed Yan Xiaobao’s battle, she placed her hand on her chest, holding her breath. The probing expression in her eyes and her lingering doubts about Yan Xiaobao were completely replaced by astonishment. Seeing this young man fight with such fierce intensity left her no choice but to admire him. While Cou Ling was captivated by Yan Xiaobao’s displayed abilities, the other four experts were becoming increasingly agitated. Two of them were entangled with the Fog Wolves; although they had found a way to escape the wolf pack, this required manually inserting Wu Wei into the wolves and detonating them from within. While Fog Energy could regenerate blows from fists or kicks, once fully shattered, it could not reform its shape.
Catching a glance at the two experts who discovered how to destroy the Fog Wolves, a cold glint appeared in Yan Xiaobao’s eyes. Spiritual energy merged into his sword, producing icy shards once again, which he hurled directly at the two experts he was currently engaged in combat with.
The two experts dared not underestimate the shards flying from his sword. Using their retreat as an opportunity, Yan Xiaobao activated Speed Flow to its limit. He streaked across the battlefield, as though he had teleported, leaving behind only a shadow of blurred motion.
One opponent before him was using his Wu Wei cloak to protect himself. Yan Xiaobao revealed a sinister grin and, with all his strength, plunged his sword into the expert’s throat using both hands.
Although the expert sensed someone behind him, he was preoccupied evading the icy shards and could do nothing to stop the stabbing. Moments later, as the sword was withdrawn, blood gushed from the wound, and yet another King Ranking Expert collapsed to the ground, lifeless, his limbs frozen forever.
Seeing not just the Duke-ranked expert fall prey to Yan Xiaobao’s sword, but even a King Ranking Expert perish so easily, the remaining three experts’ gazes grew increasingly alert. Though rage burned quietly within them, fear now eclipsed their growing fury.
The three remaining experts retreated together, forming a triangular protective stance around their young master. Each of them felt a deep unease brewing within.
"We apologize for insulting you. I hope we can end this battle right here," one of the King Ranking Experts said, his entire body pulled taut like a bowstring, watching Yan Xiaobao as if readying to defend his master from any sudden attacks.
"As long as you agree to end it here, we will overlook the number of guards you’ve slain," another King Ranking Expert said cautiously, though an expression of bitterness flashed across the young master’s face as the words were uttered.
"I told all of you to kill him! Kill him this instant! You have the advantage in numbers—he must pay for all the deaths he has caused!" the young master yelled furiously, complex emotions flashing in the experts’ eyes.
"Please forgive our young master," the third and final King Ranking Expert said, bowing his head slightly toward Yan Xiaobao. "We hadn’t expected to encounter someone so formidable at the stone altar. But our goal wasn’t to fight you; our purpose is to create weapons. Please forgive our master’s rashness."
"Haha," Yan Xiaobao couldn’t help but laugh as he listened to the experts speaking in front of him. "Do all of you believe that merely saying sorry will make everything fine? You started this battle, and if you want to end it while keeping your lives intact, you’d better pay up—either with a hefty sum or valuable items. I’m not one to let anyone deceive me. Not even a young master from Moon Province will get away with it."
The faces of the three Kings grew increasingly bitter, but at the same time, they understood they had indeed instigated the fight. They had no choice but to compensate him in some way—it was only natural.
After a tense staring contest, one of the Kings pulled out a golden Memory Stone and tossed it toward Yan Xiaobao, who caught it with the claw of his red wolf form. He infused a bit of consciousness into the stone and discovered it contained twenty-four spirit coins. A faint smile appeared on his face as he pocketed the stone, gestured toward the three experts and the young master, then turned to leave.
Though his back was now turned to the experts, Yan Xiaobao kept Speed Flow activated, prepared to dodge instantly should anything suspicious occur. Yet, no attack came—the three Kings did nothing, even as their young master screamed at them to slaughter Yan Xiaobao. They didn’t move an inch.
Arriving at the rock where Cou Ling and Fang Wei awaited, Hui Yue stepped out of his beast form. He gently helped the two of them to their feet and guided them forward with his long furry arm, positioning them ahead of him. This way, if their group was attacked from behind, he would be the one to shield them.
As the three of them pressed onward under a tense atmosphere, all of them remained on edge, expecting an ambush. Yet, nothing happened after they distanced themselves from the expert group. Finally, Yan Xiaobao relaxed slightly, but he didn’t let his guard down as he cast one last glance at the desolate landscape behind them before departing.