Chapter 449: Chapter 202: Surviving the Calamity, A Gentleman’s Revenge (2)
Chu Lingguang hid motionlessly in the bushes. The power of his Celestial Master Technique made his aura seem like a sleeping pheasant. Even if a wave of Spiritual Sense swept over the area, it would be impossible to discover him unless someone physically came over to part the grass for a closer look.
A moment later.
The group walked past Chu Lingguang’s position, heading out of the mountain forest.
Chu Lingguang remained hidden, not daring to make a sound. These people had laid a meticulous trap; after going to so much trouble to lure him here, they wouldn’t give up so easily. They might just be pretending to leave while still watching from nearby.
To avoid his Spiritual Sense clashing with theirs and revealing his position, Chu Lingguang didn’t dare release it to probe his surroundings. He could only rely on his powerful Perception Power to monitor for any movement.
He noticed the two Iron Wolf Eagles were still circling the sky above the forest, seemingly determined not to rest until they had flushed him out.
「A quarter of an hour later.」
The group reappeared in Chu Lingguang’s line of sight.
The leader of the men in black, furious and frustrated, yanked off his hood. Chu Lingguang froze. It was someone he knew: Guer Khan.
’That guy is still in South City.’
The man in black standing beside him, the one who had been analyzing the situation earlier, also took off his hood. It was another person he knew—Isiluge.
Following his lead, the others also removed their hoods.
Chu Lingguang realized he had seen most of them before. Only one old man was a stranger. The man had an Eastern face and looked like a Great Yuan Cultivator, perhaps from the Celestial Fragrance Pavilion.
He was the one who had released the powerful Spiritual Sense Fluctuation earlier, as if trying to blanket the entire region. If not for the Celestial Master Technique concealing his aura, Chu Lingguang feared the man would have easily flushed him out.
’That man’s Spiritual Power is not to be underestimated. Among True Martial Realm experts, he would be considered quite formidable. But compared to me, he’s still a good ways off.’
The Consciousness Sea Power Basic Cultivation Method required 15,000 points to reach Perfection. Its level was far more profound than both the Primordial Bloodline and the Mixed Element Skill. It was a cultivation Skill for Sea of Consciousness Power, something that even Guo Wei had not mastered. Chu Lingguang had cultivated this basic Skill to Perfection. Within the Qi Sea Realm, his Sea of Consciousness Power was, if not invincible, at least exceptional. Even among True Martial Realm experts, few could overwhelm him with their Spiritual Power alone.
"He probably didn’t overhear those guys’ conversation. Or maybe he did, sensed something was off, and was too spooked to follow. He might have even gone back to report to Guo Wei."
"With my power, plus those two Iron Wolf Eagles, if he were in this area, there’s no way he could hide from all of us."
the True Martial Realm expert said.
"You must have mentioned Xie Xiaohuan too many times. He must have realized something was wrong and run back to tell Guo Wei."
Guer Khan snapped furiously at the six Tianzhu people.
"But..."
The six men didn’t dare argue.
"We failed to trick him this time. It’ll be much harder next time."
Isiluge sighed.
"The Martial Arts Examination is only a month away. Guo Wei probably told him not to leave South City without good reason. Let’s just drop it for now. We’ll have other chances to kill him."
Isiluge said consolingly, seeing the dark look on Guer Khan’s face.
"Once he becomes a luminary and holds an official post, killing him won’t be so easy."
Guer Khan was unwilling to give up.
"He’s definitely going to tell Guo Wei what happened tonight. We’ve lost our chance, and we can’t stay here any longer."
Isiluge reminded him.
"Everyone has a weakness. If Xie Xiaohuan couldn’t lure Chu Lingguang out, then what about his aunt?"
Guer Khan said, his face dark.
"But... if the Great Yuan Court finds out, a group as small as ours..."
Isiluge was deeply concerned. This was Great Yuan Territory, after all. He could handle a clash with some underworld faction, but killing the top scorer of the Daoist Examination was another matter entirely. The fallout could be minor, or it could be catastrophic.
If the Great Yuan Court discovered them, they would never let the matter rest. Perhaps Guer Khan’s noble status would save him from execution, but it wouldn’t be so easy for his subordinates to escape unscathed.
Worse, even the Turkic King might blame them for their incompetence and for giving the Great Yuan leverage against them.
"You don’t trust me?"
Guer Khan stared at Isiluge.
"I wouldn’t dare."
Isiluge hurriedly lowered his head.
"Since you all failed to lure Chu Lingguang here, my task can be considered complete. I will take my leave."
the elderly Eastern man said.
Neither Guer Khan nor Isiluge could stop him. They could only watch helplessly as the elderly man vanished into the forest.
"Call those two back. Get them out of here, quickly. They’re too conspicuous."
Guer Khan said, rubbing his forehead.
"SKREEE!"
Isiluge knew Guer Khan was talking about the two Iron Wolf Eagles.
Iron Wolf Eagles were Demon Beasts that normally lived in the Hundred Thousand Mountains. Their sudden appearance in this forest on the road to Jin City would indeed arouse suspicion. Isiluge took out a whistle and blew it softly a few times. The two Iron Wolf Eagles in the air swiftly flew deeper into the forest, simultaneously climbing high into the clouds and disappearing from sight.
"You lot, leave tonight. Don’t ever return to Great Yuan."
Isiluge said to the six Tianzhu people.
"Yes."
The Tianzhu people didn’t dare say more, departing swiftly and vanishing from sight.
"We should go, too. Let’s not stay at the Qiling Governor’s Mansion for the time being, just in case Guo Wei really does discover us."
Isiluge suggested.
Seeing no other choice, Guer Khan could only nod and lead his men deeper into the forest.
From within the bushes, Chu Lingguang silently watched them leave.
’Damn it! Guer Khan actually plans to go after my Second Aunt!’
’To kill me, he even brought a True Martial Realm expert to take charge. Thank goodness I sensed the danger at the critical moment and had cultivated the Celestial Master Technique, otherwise...’
