The Legend of the Devil
Ch. 149 - Stone Valley Headquarters II
The Stone Valley was a remote and mysterious area. Located between a series of hills and canyons that have mystical air, this area is always haunted by a thin fog that adds to the terrible atmosphere of the place.
There were some people who had tried to enter this valley, but most of them never returned. Few people made it through this valley safely, and they had a terrifying story about their experience.
The atmosphere in the Stone Valley grew increasingly gripping as Xue Zhan hid behind a huge boulder. He had been hiding there for a while, hoping for his enemy to let go of their vigilance. He knew that if he was found, he would be caught and did not rule out the possibility of something bad happening.
Xue Zhan thought about the situation while sighing deeply. He knew that he had to remain vigilant and be on standby to fight at all times. But when he looked at his enemy, some of the warriors on guard saw him and were suspicious. They started to get closer to the place where he was hiding.
"I feel like I saw something up there."
"It is better to check it out. I'll kill you mercilessly."
"Come, hurry! Move in!"
The five warriors walked cautiously and actually headed to where Xue Zhan was.
Xue Zhan still hiding behind the boulder started to worry, while thinking about what he should do to save Nina Yin and hoping that his enemy did not find her soon enough. His face was agitated, he was more worried that the person would not hesitate to kill Yin Jiao and momentarily recalled the event where he let the girl be exposed to deadly poison right before his own eyes.
The people below him were seen conversing and moving around, Xue Zhan continued to pay attention to the movements of his enemy. He saw a group of warriors who started moving towards him. The young man looked around carefully.
As his enemy got closer and opened the place where they saw the young man there was nothing there but a frog that lived in stone.
Xue Zhan held his breath for a long time, he fused his back with the wall. Luckily, he had the opportunity to move to a safer place. Yet at such a distance Xue Zhan was getting closer to the people down there who kidnapped Yin Jiao. Xue Zhan knew sooner or later he would get caught, only that he needed to look at the situation and make plans instead of acting rashly.
Blood rippled rapidly, red eyes stared fully down there and felt threatened at the same time. Sure enough, the figure raised his head as if he was watching Xue Zhan hiding behind a boulder.
Xue Zhan pressed his back against the wall with mixed feelings. He was unable to feel fear for some strange reason, the strength of that person could not be underestimated. He might have already entered the elite level swordsman stage or slightly below, within twenty meters of Xue Zhan alone could feel an extremely concentrated and piercing aura, it was like the smell of blood that had long been lingering in the pond.
"Catch her!"
One appalling exclamation Xue Zhan took a quick step to hide, but it was useless that his existence was already known and there was no way out anymore. Retreat was free, they won the amount and also this place was their territory. Xue Zhan did not see an arrow darting sharply on his left shoulder, scraping his skin fairly deeply.
The scratches made Xue Zhan lose his balance and fall to land on the ground, the young man tried to get up. When he raised his face, a pair of legs appeared to be already standing in front of him. Very charming but also arrogant. After that a heavy voice rang out, implying a scornful, cynical laugh.
"You're alone and you dare to come in here? Donating the head? Unfortunately there's nowhere else to put your skull in my room."
He walked right in front of Xue Zhan while whispering in his ear. "Do I use your head for caterpillar food? At least more useful than your life."
Xue Zhan frowned fearlessly, "Take Miss Yin off!"
The man retreated to look at the figure of the white masked young man, his hand raised about to unmask but Xue Zhan first intercepted and brushed away the other party's hand. Not letting his identity be revealed, to him Xiang Yi Bai's nagging was much more poignant than having to fight against the enemy in front of him.
"What's your name?"
"Why wonder so? I came here to save Miss Yin, willing in a fine or rude way ..." He pulled out a weapon from the sword sheath, his rhythm impressed firmly. The enemy began to think.
"Then tell me the hardest way. I'll face it, give Miss Yin back."
The answer made his interlocutors seem in disbelief, they noticed Xue Zhan's figure from top to bottom and so on. He is not a mentally ill man or is losing his mind. The young man was born healthy, but why was the answer like a sick person?
"The hardest way" the man finally let out a voice, Xue Zhan was unable to see it, a sly smile behind his face cover. The boys started to retreat and knowing what was going to happen next, the man started to tell in a huffed voice.
"The hardest way is to beat me, if you win, the girl is yours, if you lose then both of your lives are in my hands. Fair enough, isn't it?"
"If I lose, release Miss Yin and I will accept all her punishment."
"Very stubborn. My decision is unanimous, inviolable. I still won't let go of the girl."
Xue Zhan was still trying to offer a deal, no matter what happened Yin Jiao should not be dragged into danger. He was an important figure to the Empire therefore Xue Zhan had to save him.
"I won't raise my sword before my terms you agree. Don't involve Miss Yin."
"Then, what do I get out of it?"
Xue Zhan took out an extremely famous Book of Clouds-Shattering Steps from the Eternal Valley, the people in the headquarters were startled and left motionless for a few seconds.
"That book?!"
"Didn't it say the man who took him died in the abyss?"
"No matter what, the book is the original copy. Chief, you have to get that thing, your strength will get stronger!"
It seemed that Xue Zhan's offer was quite satisfying to all of them, it sounded like a short answer to his suit.
"All right, I agree."
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Today may be tired, but surely tomorrow ....
More tired! Huahauwhaeuhweee.:(.
A/N: hi, long time no say hello:D
Bener2 busy this week, and klo klian notice, the chapter is also short. Gara2 is fitting again author writing so do not focus where kepepet other cooperation. Maap. But surely there is free time2, author gasken crazy up there ya
Thanks for being patient with this author who has a lot of cengcong wkwkwk🙏😭 lopyu all🌞