Legend of the Fighter (2)
Chapters... 209: Mastermind Behind The Scenes
"Jim, we're going west. If you don't see for yourself, there's less."
Auk!
Zhou Jim instantly turned big, darting away carrying Zhou Fan on his back. The wolf that had just walked out of the room had a slight increase although not in strength. He was still on par with a one-star saint warrior.
They were together towards the border, wanting to observe further what was happening there. Because according to the words of the locals, there was a lot of looting of bandits who allegedly were the work of the West Sian Clan.
Zhou Fan arrived at Xio Village, a village that became the westernmost region of Light City. The situation is quite quiet because the residents do not move, still worried about the existence of bandits who often come asking for loot.
"Why are you outside, get in!" A middle-aged woman pulled Zhou Fan into the inn.
Zhou Fan who did not see the evil intentions of the middle-aged woman resignedly followed her. "Auntie, what's the matter?"
After arriving inside the inn, it turned out that there were not only them. Unless there are other people.
"The bandits will come, whoever is seen will surely end badly. Lucky to survive, but most die at their hands."
The middle-aged woman's words made Zhou Fan speechless. I don't know how often bandits come to bring terror, until the population is so frightened. Though they also have power, but still do not dare to face the bandits.
How strong they are is still a question. What is clear is that they are not weak because they are able to make residents panic and immediately hide.
The sound of horse-footed footsteps rang out, the faces of those inside the inn turned pale. The middle-aged woman who had pulled a hand now stood up with trembling hands, she had bad memories of the bandit group.
"Spread! Gather all the treasures you find."
From the door hole Zhou Fan saw dozens of men riding horses while carrying swords. If they examined their strength no less than senior fighters, it was appropriate that the residents could not fight back.
They split into groups, going to different sides to do the sweeping. As one of the bandits approached the inn, Zhou Fan prepared with clenched hands. "Auntie, you back off."
The middle-aged woman retreated as Zhou Fan had said, while she monitored the movements of a bandit who was getting closer to the door of the inn.
Slowly a hand raised was about to open the door, along with that Zhou Fan pushed his hand smashing the door of the inn.
Blars!
The door was shattered, the man's body was blown away. The bandit chief who saw the young man alone in front of the meteka smiled cynically. "Are you tired of living?"
Zhou Fan narrowed his eyes, a hand swung and an energy shot towards the bandit chief. He who was only a nine-star senior fighter instantly fell down from on the horse. Just a single swing of the hand could already throw people, this power indeed belonged to the level of a god fighter.
The bandit chief did not know the height of the sky, thinking of falling down because the attack was done secretly. He was very sure if repeated can certainly withstand.
With the chest puffing the bandit chief raising his sword, he glanced at the dozens of subordinates and they immediately surrounded Zhou Fan. Yet it was too exalting for them to be able to defeat a god-level fighter, their one-time move being thrown off.
Dozens of people returned to attack, but just like before. The body bounced back even before touching Zhou Fan's clothes. Residents sprung up, they already carry weapons with furious faces.
The group of bandits instantly panicked, the angry expressions of the residents were terrifying. "Reverse, retreat!" They ran away, but some people were caught and immediately taught a lesson by the residents.
Zhou Fan silently did not try to catch up, only looking at the back of the bandit chief who ran away without looking back.
"Master, thank you. Thank you for driving them away." The middle-aged woman was a little unexpected, the man she had previously pulled out even chased away the bandits so easily. He was a little awkward when he looked at Zhou Fan.
Zhou Fan nodded, then took Zhou Jim out of the cloak pocket. "Sir, where are you going?" ask the middle-aged woman.
Zhou Fan took out a jade bottle, opened it and placed it in front of Zhou Jim's muzzle. "Visiting behind the scenes." Right after that Zhou Jim darted off guided by his kiss.
Previously Zhou Fan had sown a little medicinal powder, the scent was so delicate that it was barely even smelled. However, for wolf beasts like Zhou Jim it was very easy to find their whereabouts. In just a few moments, Zhou Fan had quickly seen the bandit group trying to run away.
Zhou Fan stroked Zhou Jim's head and asked to slow down his speed. They followed until dozens of the bandits entered into a residence.
Zhou Fan's face was fixated on seeing the archway before him, "Klan Ma!"
Dozens of bandits arrived before the gate, the guards who were there opened the road as if they had indeed recognized them. This was not too surprising since Zhou Fan had guessed that there must be a mastermind behind the bandit's attack on Xio Village. However, it was not certain whether there was a helping hand from the Western Sian Clan, if there really was, then the teacher should know this.
The back gate was closed, but the residence of the Ma Clan was not as tight as the imperial palace. Zhou Fan looked at the gap from the north wall, took advantage of the situation and infiltrated inside.
The territory of the Ma Clan was like a city, there were many buildings as well as markets inside. This made it easier for Zhou Fan to blend in with the locals.
Zhou Jim turned back into a small one, he sat quietly in the pocket of the robe. While Zhou Fan was following the bandit group that had unlocked their true identity.
"It turns out that they are the people of the Ma Clan themselves, I have to ensure the involvement of the Western Sian Clan in this case." Zhou Fan squinted as dozens of people entered the tavern, but before long they came out and continued walking.
Zhou Fan followed them, but when dozens of people entered the residence area of the Ma Clan. Zhou Fan could not enter because he had so many guards. Resolving attention is distracted by an energy that seems to attract it.
Unknowingly a foot stepped up, taking him towards the forest behind the residence of the Ma Clan. Zhou Fan realized something was pulling him, but had no idea what it was.
A moment of energy felt clearer, slowly feeling faint. So next. The curious Zhou Fan found out where the source of energy was pulling him from, his footsteps stopping at a cave mouth that was in the back forest region.
"Come in, I'll give you strength."
A hoarse voice with low intonation sounded reassuring. However, Zhou Fan who could feel the power from within appeared hesitant to check.
"Come in, you'll be strong."
The voice was heard again. Zhou Fan steeled his resolve, walking inside.