Chapter 1437 - Chapter 1437 Chapter 781_2
Chapter 1437: Chapter 781_2 Chapter 1437: Chapter 781_2 Bart Cloud glanced at Logan, who was conversing calmly with two men, yet Bart Cloud knew that Logan was also racking his brain for solutions. They needed to act swiftly but couldn’t rashly advance, for the consequences could be unimaginable.
The campfire in the camp was about to extinguish, leaving only faint sparks flickering in the dark, much like their dim hopes at the moment. Bart Cloud took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. He understood that in this complex situation, only by maintaining a clear mind and cooperating tacitly with Logan could they find that glimmer of hope and successfully rescue Lowen Shingo.
In a corner of the camp, Shingo Butcher, arms crossed over his chest and a complex expression on his face, shrugged helplessly and muttered to himself. He had originally intended to join the excitement at Demon Beast Mountain Range and witness the legendary treasure land, but had unexpectedly become embroiled in a complicated and tricky affair.
Listening to the tall, thin man and the short, plump man recount Lowen Shingo’s ordeal, Shingo Butcher felt that the situation was spiraling far beyond what he had imagined. Recalling previous confrontations with the Westman Family alongside Logan and others, although those had been fierce battles, they paled in comparison to the current circumstances. This time, they faced many cunning and powerful forces, which escalated the difficulty by more than a hundredfold.
Shingo Butcher slightly narrowed his eyes, his gaze piercing through the dancing flames towards Logan and the others conversing. He couldn’t help but sigh inwardly, “This situation is too thorny; every power is formidable and a slight mishap could cost us our lives.” Yet, when he thought of Lowen Shingo, tormented to the brink of death and used as a pawn in the power struggle, a surge of compassion flooded his heart.
“Ah, this poor lad,” Shingo Butcher murmured lowly, “caught in this turmoil through no fault of his own, those powers are truly unscrupulous.” He clenched his fists tightly, knuckles whitening, as his sense of justice and sympathy stirred, reinforcing his determination to help Logan rescue Lowen Shingo, no matter the thorns and difficulties ahead.
Meanwhile, from the woods outside the camp, faint roars of Demon Beasts echoed, as if sounding a prelude for the perilous rescue mission. Shingo Butcher took a deep breath, suppressing the unease in his heart, knowing that since he had decided to partake, he must commit fully, assisting Logan and Bart Cloud to rescue Lowen Shingo from the clutches of those major powers.
After receiving Logan’s Spirit Stones, the tall, thin man and the short, plump man became increasingly warm towards him, with genuine concern in their words. The thin man leaned closer to Logan, his expression grave, and whispered softly, “Brother, listen to my advice. Since you’re a Loose Cultivator with no powerful Sect backing you, it’s best to leave early.”
While speaking, he cautiously scanned their surroundings, as if fearing others might overhear their conversation. “You don’t know how tense the situation is. Those major powers, eager to gain advantages from the matters involving Heavenly Saint Daoist and Beast King, have become desperate. If the Sects start fighting over interests, the situation will surely spiral out of control.”
The short, plump man also chimed in, his face full of worry, “Yes, brother. As a Loose Cultivator like you, you’re the most likely to get caught in the crossfire. Once a fight breaks out, the various powers won’t care if you’re innocent; if you obstruct them, they’ll strike without mercy. By then, you won’t be able to leave even if you want to.”
The thin man sighed deeply and patted Logan’s shoulder, “Although we haven’t known each other long, I sincerely consider your well-being having accepted so many Spirit Stones from you. As you’ve seen, just for a bit of unverified information, these powers are willing to severely harm our Young Master. If a real fight breaks out, their methods will only become more ruthless.”
Logan slightly furrowed his brow, putting on a frightened and hesitant demeanor, “But… to have come all this way and just leave like this, I can’t help but feel unwilling. Plus, I don’t really have anywhere else to go.”
The short plump man quickly replied, “Brother, as long as the green hills are there, there won’t be a lack of firewood. The situation in this mountain range is too complex for you to get involved in. If you truly have nowhere else to go, once this is over, come back with us to Shingo Sect. With your cleverness, you’re sure to make a name for yourself there.”
The tall and thin one also nodded and said, “Yes, let’s hurry and leave, find a safe place to hide. It won’t be too late to come out once the storm subsides. Otherwise, if a fight really breaks out, you won’t have time to regret.”
The flickering light of the bonfire in the night wind illuminated the troubled face of the leader. Logan stared at him eagerly, his eyes full of hope, as if a few more questions might make the other yield. The leader slightly furrowed his brow, his hands unconsciously clenched tight, full of struggle within.
“Brother, it’s not that I don’t want to tell you,” the leader gritted his teeth and lowered his voice, “but all this is a secret of our sect, and really cannot be disclosed recklessly to outsiders. You know, those of us disciples, with the elders pressing above, if they know I leaked the secrets, I’d definitely face severe punishment upon my return, and might even be expelled from the sect.”
Logan nodded understandingly, yet could not hide the disappointment on his face: “I understand your difficulty, brother. But I really want to know, it’s too important to me. I promise, I won’t tell anyone what you said.”
The leader looked at Logan’s sincere demeanor, and his heart wavered again. He looked around to ensure no one was paying attention to them before speaking again, “It’s not that I don’t trust you, brother. But this matter is really too sensitive. Think about it, our Young Master was captured, and those forces are watching. If they knew that someone in our sect was leaking information, it might lead to chaos.”
Logan slightly bowed his head, feigning dejection: “I understand, brother. It was my fault for being thoughtless and making it difficult for you.”
Seeing Logan like this, the leader felt a pang of pity, he patted Logan’s shoulder and said, “Brother, don’t lose heart. After this matter blows over, if there’s a chance, I’ll tell you some. For now, follow my advice and hurry out of this place of dispute, find somewhere safe to hide.”