Chapter 1670: Chapter 899: Waiting for the Prey (Part 2)
Lin Feng saw a group of Giant Wood Clan experts following behind Tian Xun. All those who came were experts above the Seven Spirit Knot. Although the team was only twelve people, they were enough to match a well-trained vanguard force of a thousand.
The foundation of the Giant Wood Clan, indeed extraordinary after a thousand years. No wonder the black-clad men, even with the Desolate Realm’s army of a hundred thousand supporting them, had to act with such caution. This explained their careful behavior.
While Tian Xun and Lin Feng were engaged in lively conversation, Luo Tuo, unable to bear the loneliness, quickly interjected, saying: "Miss Tian Xun was able to come here all thanks to the Second Grade spirit dove I released during the day, which took my written message to the Clan Leader."
Lin Feng and Qian Xun both looked at Luo Tuo with smiles, seemingly expressing their gratitude. If not for his timely release of the homing pigeon, Tian Xun wouldn’t have arrived here at the perfect moment to meet Lin Feng and the others.
Subsequently, Lin Feng, Su Liqian, Luo Tuo, Tian Xun, and others gathered to discuss their plan. Although Luo Tuo and his subordinates found some parts difficult to understand, they grasped some essentials, preventing any mistakes that might lead to failure. Their current goal was to find a way to disrupt the black-clad men’s meticulously planned attack, then gather the strength of the Giant Wood Clan to completely crush the Desolate Realm’s conspiracy.
The night sky was very bright, with a full moon rising, making the surroundings a bit brighter than before.
Hearing Tian Xun’s words, Lin Feng didn’t hesitate at all before responding, "Can you have someone escort these black-clad men back for interrogation?"
Upon hearing Lin Feng’s words, Tian Xun instructed the people behind her, "These people are entrusted to you."
"Yes." The ten Seven Spirit Knot experts answered in unison.
Then they brought forward the five black-clad captives. Following Lin Feng’s advice, they left the tall black-clad figure, one of the small leaders, behind. Lin Feng figured the sharp-eyed black-clad figure looked particularly tricky to deal with and decided not to keep him.
With the protection of ten Seven Spirit Knot experts, Tian Xun was quite assured. However, fearing unforeseen changes, Lin Feng said to Luo Tuo and his subordinates:
"The black-clad men are exceptionally cunning. I’m worried about changes during the journey. Please watch over the return journey to guarantee absolute safety."
Luo Tuo replied, "Don’t worry, it’s absolutely fine leaving it to them. Besides, let’s not forget we’re still on Giant Wood Clan’s turf."
Lin Feng felt quite helpless, then agreed. Luo Tuo merely instructed his subordinates to accompany the convoy escorting the hostages back.
At this point, only four people remained, including the recently arrived Tian Xun.
The four of them donned four sets of black attire, posing as the black-clad men and escorting the tall cultivator to the secret cave located in the south.
The secret cave was exceptionally concealed. Even Su Liqian, who had lived here for years, was unaware of its existence.
Once they arrived at the cave entrance, Lin Feng and his group leaned against the rock walls near the entrance, watching for any movement. Lin Feng stealthily assessed the situation ahead.
At the cave’s entrance were two one-person-high fire stands, with red flames burning and illuminating the surroundings brightly. Beside the fire stands were five black-clad men, eating with blades in hand while patrolling, and two of them stood properly on either side of the cave entrance.
After surveying the scene, Lin Feng returned to brief the group on the situation. The moment everyone understood the circumstances, they immediately began discussing a plan.
After the discussion, Tian Xun pressed a point on the tall figure. The black-clad man opened his mouth, and Tian Xun, with her delicate hands, fed him a Medicine Pill, saying to the black-clad man:
"Lead us inside."
In fact, the pill that Tian Xun fed the tall black-clad man was a Third Grade sedative. With it, Tian Xun could ensure the black-clad man would obediently follow their instructions without causing disruption midway.
"What did you feed him?"
Lin Feng asked Tian Xun.
Tian Xun replied to Lin Feng, "Sedatives."
Seeing Lin Feng’s somewhat awkward expression, Tian Xun simply added, "Facing these vicious criminals, we can only resort to such means."
Presented with only two choices, Lin Feng understood that to appear righteous yet ineffective or to act for the peace of the Giant Wood Forest and the happiness of all, he’d have to play the rogue.
Of course, Lin Feng was willing to play the rogue if it meant ensuring peace for the world and sparing many from the ravages of war.
Sometimes, to deal with heartless assassins, extraordinary means must be employed.
After speaking, Tian Xun directed the tall black-clad man to lead the way ahead.
The tall black-clad man was merely a puppet, and Tian Xun needed only use her Spiritual Thought to control his consciousness and achieve a shared mindset with him. Then the black-clad man successfully guided them into the cave.
Lin Feng, Su Liqian, and Luo Tuo naturally became the subordinates transporting the rocks and earth. Thus, they walked covertly into the cave.
Upon entering, there was a stone gate. Lin Feng and others pushed a cart through the stone gate. From the cave entrance to inside the stone gate, the cart traveled smoothly without interruption.
Upon reaching the stone gate interior, the group realized it was an entirely different realm inside the cave.
Lin Feng observed the surrounding piles of rock and earth and many materials for crafting Fire Stones, estimating that this must be where the cart’s goods were stored.
So he instructed Su Liqian and Luo Tuo to stop the cart. At this moment, Luo Tuo, leading the horses at the front, was chosen for his resemblance to a villain, decided delightfully to lead the horses ahead. Following behind Tian Xun and the controlled tall black-clad man, the group, dressed in black, now infiltrated the enemy’s base.
Lin Feng moved to observe and found that some of the materials were stored in large red barrels, some in green, and others in yellow. Confused, Su Liqian asked the black-clad man, "What’s going on, where should we load our rocks and earth?"
The tall black-clad man, controlled by Tian Xun, was in no position to answer Su Liqian. Then, in front of Tian Xun, he fainted, also due to a tap from Tian Xun on his shoulder.
Tian Xun, speaking in a steady heroine voice, said, "He’s of no use to you now, he’s already under the sedative’s spell. This drug is a pill specifically for escorting ordinary people, only available to our security team."
Tian Xun’s icy tone exuded a sense of enjoying privileges, yet appeared so natural without the slightest pretense. Pure as ice, untainted by the mundane, she was the epitome of such a maiden.
Su Liqian awkwardly pursed her lips, deliberately smiling and saying, "I’ve really never seen it before."
Feeling embarrassed about her ignorance, being a Giant Wood Clan member yet unaware of her tribe’s medicines. But ignorance wasn’t a problem, as long as she feigned knowledge.
"We need to find a place to hide him; he’ll be out for a whole day." Seizing Su Liqian’s relieved embarrassment, Tian Xun intentionally shifted the topic.
Luo Tuo remarked, "I see a large barrel over there that’s quite suitable."
Luo Tuo pointed at a nearby empty large green barrel.
Without hesitation, Lin Feng carried the person and tossed him into the barrel. At this moment, a person in black called out to Lin Feng and his group:
"Pour the rocks and earth you transported into the red barrels, come with me now."
The man in black pointed at Lin Feng, who then stepped forward and knocked the black-clad man out in one move, proceeding to toss them into the red barrel too.
"Go inside and investigate, see what’s going on there might be clues about the Six Great Sects. Qianqian and I will set up a fuse to blow this place up, protect us."
