Chapter 1552: Chapter 925: Stone Statue_3
Though they’re not yet in the Secret Realm Core Area, theoretically those ninjas from Japan’s Iga Sect wouldn’t appear. But caution must come first; last time, Jiang Qingluan’s team suffered an ambush that almost led to its annihilation.
This time, although Yi Sect’s secrecy is commendable, who knows if there will be a leak? It seems such a large Yi Sect isn’t entirely foolproof.
Thinking about these things is pointless; even if they know they’ve been betrayed, it’s too late. After all, they’re already here. Yang Xiao differs from Jiang Qingluan; he genuinely wants to encounter those East Japan Ninjas.
"Little brother, what are you thinking about?" Suddenly, the man from the Chamber of Commerce sitting opposite Yang Xiao noticed his distraction and curiously asked.
"Do you think we’ll run into that group of Japanese Apostles?" Yang Xiao asked.
"This... it’s hard to say." The Chamber of Commerce man shook his head after thinking it over, then let out a wry smile. "If I could choose, it would be better not to encounter them."
"Exactly, why the fighting? Anyway, even if we do encounter them, as long as they don’t take the first shot, neither will we. Harmony is best." The Chamber of Commerce woman held a hand warmer as she spoke, shrinking her neck.
This ghostly weather changes constantly, and it’s colder now than when they first arrived, at least by 7 or 8 degrees. Hands exposed to the damp cold wind indeed can’t bear it anymore.
"Number 4, your sandstorm was really powerful; it buried my mirror... puppet." Yang Xiao laughed and casually handed his hand warmer to the Chamber of Commerce woman; his youthful vitality made him less susceptible to cold.
The woman was visibly surprised by Yang Xiao’s sudden kindness but accepted it anyway. Meanwhile, the atmosphere relaxed significantly, and she leaned forward a bit, saying, "Actually, your puppet was really strong. I’d used almost all my tricks, and still couldn’t break its defense. But it has a fatal flaw: it fears control, and my ability happens to counter it."
"Even though my ability restrains it, I could only bury it with a sandstorm; thoroughly destroying it would be very difficult for me," the woman admitted.
"It’s difficult, not necessarily impossible, isn’t that right?" Yang Xiao smiled. "During our sparring, you revealed only one Magic Artifact; surely you’ve kept some tricks up your sleeve."
Confronted with such a straightforward question from Yang Xiao, the woman could only awkwardly shrug.
"It’s alright; we’re all the same. Let me tell you a secret, I’ve kept a few tricks myself." Yang Xiao feigned mystery, looking around before leaning forward slightly and whispering, "I’m really strong; I’ve killed more than one Upper Ghost Level Apostle."
Number 3: "???"
Number 4: "???"
Both were silent, unsure of what Yang Xiao meant, but by the looks of it, they didn’t think Yang Xiao was joking.
"Then that lantern of yours is..."
Number 4’s curiosity suddenly led her to ask about the lantern, but Number 3 interrupted with a cough and gave a silent warning glance to her companion.
"No need to panic, I didn’t steal this lantern; it’s... from my father." Yang Xiao replied easily.
"So your father..." The Chamber of Commerce woman’s eyes showed deep envy, thinking inwardly that this truly is a society fueled by lineage; why didn’t her own father have such valuable items?
From their conversation with Yang Xiao, the two from the Chamber of Commerce confirmed their suspicions: this young man is indeed from a prominent family lineage, gifted these items by his relatives, explaining his possession of such treasures at a young age and level of capability.
"Little brother, with your esteemed status, why venture here? There’s much danger lurking around," Number 3 asked with a hint of confusion.
Yang Xiao had them thoroughly convinced, so they no longer doubted his identity, but couldn’t fathom why he came.
Resources from a prominent family are incredibly vast; wouldn’t it be better to train in a place with less danger? Why come here and engage with the Japanese Apostles?
The next moment, Yang Xiao indulged in theatrical suspense, glancing towards Jiang Qingluan with a low sigh, "I have to come... I can’t not come... can’t rest easy without her here."
This revelation shocked the Chamber of Commerce duo, then instantly enlightened them, making perfect sense of everything.
Though they’d never seen Jiang Qingluan’s face, they could tell by the voice she was a young girl, and being someone Yi Sect prioritized, her status naturally must be prestigious.
This young man before them bore precious items and had a bodyguard; he was undoubtedly of direct lineage from a powerful family, making them a perfect match.
Most enchanting for the Chamber of Commerce woman was the young man’s privileged identity, yet willing to face peril for his beloved. Such pure affection stirred her admiration.
A fan of strong and tormented romance novels, the Chamber of Commerce woman often found herself moved in bed by such stories, imagining herself as one of the main characters’ companions.
Seeing her breathing quicken and stars in her eyes, Yang Xiao knew they’d fallen hook, line, and sinker, believing his every word.
When Nalan Shuo called for them to continue their journey, Jiang Qingluan, surprised, noticed Yang Xiao’s backpack considerably lighter than before, while Number 3’s heavy pack had gained weight.
Originally, only she enjoyed such treatment within the team, her supplies carried by the Chamber of Commerce duo.
Yang Xiao was the first to rise; passing by Jiang Qingluan, he gazed at her for several seconds before reluctantly moving forward to catch up with Nalan Shuo.
