Chapter 1398 - Scouting the Loulan City
Liu Wuxie still needed time to familiarize himself, as this was his first attempt at controlling the Blackwind Beasts. As for the remaining two members of the loulan race, Xiao Yuesheng subdued them and escorted them into a nearby building, restraining them there in case other loulan clansmen happened to be close by.
He went on inscribing soul runes while the Blackwind Beasts' violent struggling gradually weakened. With Ghost Eye, he observed every subtle change inside their bodies.
The soul runes deepened in complexity as they wove into a tight net around the Blackwind Beasts' primordial spirits, slowly bringing them entirely under his control.
After five full minutes, he finally stopped. The Blackwind Beasts crouched obediently at his feet like domesticated hounds, leaving Xia Yifan and Wu Chang so stunned they couldn't find their voices.
"Brother Wu understands soul runes? Moreover, his attainment in it looks to be above the loulan race!" Wu Chang exclaimed, excitement blazing in his eyes. This meant they finally possessed a real method to protect themselves against the loulan race.
"Go," Liu Wuxie said, a trace of uncertainty still lingering in his heart. He still wasn't entirely sure whether the Blackwind Beasts were completely under his command.
At his silent command, the Blackwind Beasts leaped into the air and streaked into the dense forest, disappearing without a trace in the space of a breath.
About ten minutes later, the Blackwind Beasts padded back, several pieces of prey dangling from their jaws. Liu Wuxie reached out and gave their heads a gentle pat as they settled obediently at his feet.
Once they returned to the building, Liu Wuxie ordered the three Blackwind Beasts to patrol the area outside. Then he turned his gaze on the two loulan captives, his expression utterly impassive.
"Is there anyone else other than you two?" Liu Wuxie asked, fully aware that they could understand the human tongue.
The Blackwind Beasts had already swept through the surroundings and failed to locate any other loulan clansmen, but Liu Wuxie still wanted verbal confirmation to ensure they were truly safe.
"Human, how do you know the art of soul runes?" the two members of the loulan race roared, their eyes turning bloodshot. They could clearly feel that their link to the Blackwind Beasts had suddenly snapped.