Chapter 1400: Chapter 142 Xuan Yue in Red Clothes_4
When the dirt on the surface of the Gigantic Spirit Snake Armor was gone, Ah Dai, still in the water, took off the lightweight Armor and gripped it tightly in his hands, continuously washing the dirt off of it, and thoroughly cleaned his own body as well. After all these tasks were completed, Ah Dai withdrew the True Qi that opposed buoyancy, pushed off from the riverbed, and shot up through the water like an arrow.
With a "plop" sound, Ah Dai burst out of the river wrapped in white Life energy, discerned his direction, and headed towards the shore. Wearing the Gigantic Spirit Snake Armor in the water was inconvenient, so he was now completely naked. The refreshing feeling relaxed Ah Dai’s previously tensed body significantly.
Just as he was about to reach the shore, something unexpected occurred. A sharp Strong Wind carrying a fierce intent to kill streaked towards him. It was a black figure, with a gloomy blue chilling light at its forefront, shooting like lightning towards Ah Dai’s waist, a vulnerable spot. At this moment, because Ah Dai was holding the Gigantic Spirit Snake Armor, and his body had just been washed, he was immersed in that refreshing feeling, hence not the slightest guard was up. The sneak attack’s chilling light had concealed its presence until entering within one meter of Ah Dai when the wild murderous aura exploded forth. The sudden appearance of murderous intent greatly shocked Ah Dai; that overwhelming killing intent, empowered by sharp True Energy, was not something his Life Energy in suboptimal condition could defend against. When he realized the danger, the sharp chilling light was already less than half a meter away from his waist. With no way to dodge or resist, Ah Dai could only shift the Gigantic Spirit Snake Armor to his waist. The black figure with the gloomy blue glow hit Ah Dai’s waist precisely, the sharp True Energy suddenly erupting, and even after being mitigated by the Gigantic Spirit Snake Armor, it was still so powerful, crazily burrowing into Ah Dai’s waist meridians, wreaking havoc.
The sharp fighting aura was so familiar; although Ah Dai was caught off guard and struck by the opponent, his prowess had become so profound that he was among the top in the continent. A sudden white glow radiated brilliantly, and the liquid True Qi within his body abruptly halted the sharp aura’s impact. Ah Dai’s right hand turned, and the Giant Spirit Snake Armor coiled around the assailant’s short blade. The protective white fighting aura suddenly transformed into a pale blue, and without using his hands to cast illusions, a vast blue light net had already enveloped the attacker. Under the strong yet gentle energy of the light net, the attacker had no chance of resistance at close range. The forward momentum halted abruptly, standing right in front of Ah Dai, almost face to face.
Even without looking, Ah Dai knew who the assailant was; those stealthy tactics were all too familiar to him. Yet, he wondered why, after more than a year, this young girl from the Thieves Guild would reappear before him. Since leaving the Illusive Forest, he hardly stayed in one place for long, yet she still managed to find him.
The one who ambushed Ah Dai was Mie Feng, who had been confined by the Thieves Guild president for a year. During that time, she had been arduously training, unable to believe that Ah Dai, not much older than herself, could surpass her so rapidly. Ah Dai’s rapid progression in martial arts skills was something Mie Feng could hardly accept. Ah Dai had become her target to surpass, and for that goal, she had subjected herself to torturous, self-mutilating training. Within a year, her prowess had greatly increased. Throughout the year, she couldn’t erase the figure of Ah Dai from her mind, continually reminding herself it was due to the hatred borne from her uncle’s death. Once released from confinement, she immediately left the now-hidden Thieves Guild to seek revenge on Ah Dai alone. Although the Thieves Guild had gone underground, its network of information still existed. Mie Feng learned from her subordinates that Ah Dai had appeared in Andis City and participated in a duel between two Mage Guilds, prompting her to rush there. But when she arrived, Ah Dai and his group had already left. Shortly after, she heard that Ah Dai participated in a decisive team battle between Moon Scar Mercenary Group and Overlord Mercenary Group, showcasing his prowess and subduing the Overlord Mercenary Group. She immediately rushed to the city where the Moon Scar Mercenary Group was based, but again, she was a step too late. Following the robust and dense network of information from the Thieves Guild, Mie Feng finally caught up to Ah Dai and others in Red Hurricane City. Just as she was searching for an opportunity to strike, Ah Dai and Xuan Yue quickly left upon seeing a mission left by Yan Li, and despite her efforts to catch up, she couldn’t match their speed and had to follow Yue Ji and the others slowly to the Pu Yan tribe. She knew that Ah Dai would not separate from his friends. In the Pu Yan tribe, she was shocked to discover that the Mage of Light always accompanying Ah Dai was actually a woman, and such a stunningly beautiful woman at that, causing a sour feeling to emerge in her heart. Originally, she had planned to take action while Ah Dai was recovering in the Pu Yan tribe for a few days, but Xuan Yue was always by his side, preventing any opportunity. Mie Feng knew well that even though her proficiency had significantly improved, she still wasn’t at the level of a master like Ah Dai and Xuan Yue, so she didn’t act rashly, instead quietly waiting for the right moment. When Ah Dai and the others left the Pu Yan tribe for the Elf Clan, due to previous lessons, Mie Feng still did not rashly act; she relied on her tremendous endurance while waiting for the perfect opportunity. Mie Feng’s hidden skills had reached a transcendent realm which even Ah Dai had not noticed. Once they arrived at the Elf Forest, Ah Dai and his group used the Elf Bracelet to enter the Elf Forest’s Ancient Barrier, but Mie Feng had no way through. However, in her determination not to lose sight of Ah Dai, she used a special item from the Thieves Guild, the Thousand Mile Tracking Incense, and while Ah Dai used the Elf Bracelet to open the Barrier, she left a mark on him that, unless washed off excessively, the scent of the Thousand Mile Tracking Incense would not disappear. It turned out her actions were entirely correct. Early the next day, she sensed through the items she carried that Ah Dai had already left the Elf Forest and quickly chased after him. However, how could she catch up with the speed Ah Dai displayed in his grief? Ah Dai’s desperate run, depleting his life energy over two days and nights, caused Mie Feng to run for more than ten days just to catch up. Finally, after Ah Dai’s proficiency had gradually recovered, she slowly caught up to his trail. Since Ah Dai had just restored his proficiency, his speed over the last few days was not very fast as he was repairing his body, which allowed Mie Feng to closely but arduously follow him. However, her physical strength was gradually falling behind. Today, when Ah Dai jumped into the river to bathe, Mie Feng knew that if she did not act now, she might never have another chance. Due to the strong current of the river, the scent of the Thousand Mile Tracking Incense would not remain, and as Ah Dai, naked, jumped from the riverbank ashore, Mie Feng knew this was her best opportunity to strike. Although Ah Dai’s nude appearance made her shy, she resolutely decided to attack with all her strength. The poisoned short blade, carrying all her power, lunged towards Ah Dai. However, at such a prime opportunity, she still failed to kill Ah Dai, as the energy contained in the blue light net was so immense. Mie Feng had no chance to free herself, and could only watch helplessly as the naked Ah Dai stood before her. Only then did she notice how perfect Ah Dai’s physique was, causing her cheeks to flush with embarrassment.
