Chapter 211: Jie Luo’s Second Soul Fragment (1)
Dolgo tensed like a drawn bow, the eerie light in his eyes intensifying. He was a predator, a top hunter in the forest, ready to strike.
The sound of snapping twigs echoed through the silent Pipes Forest.
Only one person.
The scent of a human, carried by the night wind, reached Dolgo’s nostrils.
Tonight, they were meeting with a mysterious human for a trade. There was no doubt who it was.
A faint smile played on Candice’s lips.
The sooner the trade was completed, the sooner she could leave Lomond’s territory.
Because of her importance as the intermediary, Lomond wouldn’t allow any harm to come to her, at least not within his territory. So, for now, she was relatively safe. But she still couldn’t stand the stench and the oppressive atmosphere.
She had glimpsed Ronald during his…entertainment… but the sight was so pitiful that she quickly turned away.
Lomond’s eyes gleamed with anticipation, barely able to contain his excitement. He couldn’t wait to meet this mysterious informant, to extract more valuable information.
Under the hazy moonlight, a slender figure finally appeared.
Seeing the small human, both Lomond and Dolgo were surprised.
They had expected the mysterious informant to be cloaked and masked, his identity hidden.
But this human youth… almost a boy…
…walked towards them with a gentle smile on his face, his features open and unconcealed, his handsome face and warm smile disarmingly charming.
He wore a simple yet elegant silver-white robe, covered in mysterious runes.
Candice’s smile widened. He had taken on the guise of Lord Horus.
Facing the monstrous Lomond, he showed no fear, not even a hint of hesitation, only slightly quickening his pace. This reaction confirmed his identity.
Lomond was even a little impressed. This human wasn’t afraid of him, even daring to show his true face. Such courage was admirable.
But Dolgo, the Dire Wolf hybrid, bristled, his green eyes glowing, the fur on his back standing on end.
Candice frowned. This was a sign that the Dire Wolves were about to attack.
As Horus took two more steps forward, a loud bang erupted beside Candice.
Bang!
The ground cracked.
Propelled by an explosive force, Dolgo shot towards Qin Chu like a phantom in the night. Dire Wolves were known for their speed, and Dolgo, having reached level 80 last year, was incredibly fast. A dark blur, moving faster than even Candice could clearly see, appeared before Qin Chu, the sound of tearing air lagging behind.
He leaped, a shrill howl ripping through the air, his sharp claws aimed at Qin Chu’s face.
Lightning fast.
But there was no surprise, no fear on Qin Chu’s face. Even his smile remained unchanged, only becoming slightly more mocking.
Just as the claws were about to tear his face apart, a black spear appeared out of nowhere.
No one saw where it came from.
Not Candice, not Lomond.
Not even Dolgo’s sharp eyes.
The mysterious black spear materialized, and then… Pfft!
The sound of flesh tearing.
The spearhead pierced through Dolgo’s back, exiting through his chest in a spray of blood.
Then, the spear’s powerful force exploded, sending Dolgo flying backwards. With another thud, his massive body was pinned to a tree.
He wasn’t dead yet.
A level 80 Dire Wolf possessed incredible vitality.
But he was in agony, his body writhing like a worm on the tree, blood and foam dripping from his mouth, his green eyes filled with hatred and madness, a suppressed growl rumbling in his throat. Pain wouldn’t frighten him, it would only fuel his rage.
Lomond’s large eyes narrowed.
As expected of the mysterious informant, no wonder Candice couldn’t find any information about him.
To defeat Dolgo so easily, such strength was rare among humans. And Lomond could sense that he hadn’t intended to kill Dolgo. Otherwise, the spear would have pierced his head, not his chest.
And the force behind the spear wouldn’t have just pinned him to the tree, but would have exploded his body.
Of course, this was Anthea’s doing.
But ordinary people couldn’t see it.
Qin Chu, disguised as Horus, smiled faintly, a hint of mockery in his eyes. He stopped and looked at Lomond and Candice, the night wind rustling his silver robe.
“Your Highness,” he said, his voice calm, “what is the meaning of this?”
“I came here with sincerity. Are you trying to sabotage our deal? If so, I will have to reconsider my opinion of you, Your Highness. Perhaps I should seek other partners.”
Lomond chuckled nervously. “How could that be? My subordinate was just being impulsive. He’s still a child. Please don’t mind him.”
He’s still a child…
Qin Chu’s lips twitched.
Where did this idiot Lomond learn that phrase?
A child? A three or four-meter tall monster, and he called him a child?
But from these words, it could be seen that Dolgo’s actions had Lomond’s approval. The Seventh Prince was testing Qin Chu’s strength, planning his next move accordingly.
If Qin Chu had appeared weaker, Lomond would have adopted a more aggressive, more oppressive approach.
But now, they were on relatively equal footing.
The smile faded from Lomond’s face, and he said seriously, “May I ask your name?”
“Horus,” Qin Chu replied without hesitation, using his prepared alias.
He seemed to be showing his sincerity for this trade.
It was just a fake name anyway. Let them investigate if they wanted. They wouldn’t find anything.
Lomond was satisfied with his apparent honesty. He nodded. “Master Horus, please don’t misunderstand. My subordinate was a bit impulsive.”
“But as you know, that’s how Demon Beasts are.”
“However, I, this ki… ahem, this prince, came here with absolute sincerity for our meeting and trade. First, please allow me to present you with a gift.” Lomond smiled and gave Candice a look.
Candice, unwilling to touch the filthy, stinking Ronald, waved her hand, and a whirlwind lifted his body, throwing the mangled form before Qin Chu.
Hiss…
Qin Chu gasped as he saw Ronald.
Was this the once handsome and elegant Noble Swordsman?
How had he been reduced to this state?
He knew that Ronald wouldn’t have an easy time in Lomond’s hands, but he hadn’t expected it to be this bad…
His face seemed distorted, his neatly combed hair almost completely gone, his scalp exposed, even patches of skin missing.
His shoulders, neck, face, lips… all bore the marks of Demon Beast bites.
His clothes were tattered, his body covered in bruises. His head lolled on the ground, lifeless, his mouth hanging open, drool dripping from his lips.
His legs and buttocks twitched and spasmed like a frog’s.
There wasn’t a single trace of his former nobility left. He was worse than a homeless beggar in the slums of the Imperial City… At least those people still had some life in them.
Miserable, pathetic, wretched… words couldn’t describe Ronald’s current state.
Seeing him like this, Qin Chu felt… a surge of satisfaction.
The more miserable Ronald was, the happier he felt.
He was very satisfied with Lomond’s gift. Even he couldn’t have done a better job.
If Loseweisse, Sylph, and the others saw Ronald like this, they wouldn’t believe this was their former comrade.
Lomond smiled smugly. “Ronald is unconscious now, but I assure you, he’s still alive.”
“I heard that you have a deep grudge against him, Master Horus, so I arranged for a few thousand Demon Beasts to… entertain… him.”
Even Qin Chu was shocked.
Although Lomond wasn’t very smart, he was truly ruthless. A few thousand Demon Beasts… Qin Chu shuddered, imagining the scene.
Good heavens.
That was brutal.
Even the merciful Qin Chu felt a twinge of… pity?
“So, how about it? Not a bad gift, right?” Lomond said smugly, then handed a storage ring to the mysterious Horus.
He had already checked this ring. Besides Mana and Saint Quartz, there was nothing special inside.
“This is Ronald’s storage ring. I haven’t touched anything inside,” Lomond emphasized.
Since this mysterious informant had already provided the clues about Benson and Ronald, and even suggested the strategy that led to Ronald’s capture, Lomond was being proactive this time.
Qin Chu took the ring, his consciousness sweeping through it, a faint smile appearing on his lips before quickly vanishing.
Inside the storage ring, he found Jie Luo’s second soul fragment.
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