Chapter 388 - 367: First Update
Zheng Boding suddenly saw a dark shadow formed by a gathering of black smoke in front of him. The shadow seemed like a living entity, struggling in mid-air. With a turn of its head, what seemed to be its mouth suddenly opened wide to reveal a gaping maw, darting towards Zong Yunqian’s direction.
Zong Yunqian swiftly spun around, deftly avoiding the Ghost Shadow, and at the same time, a streak of golden light flew out. The Ghost Shadow let out a terrifying, piercing shriek and struggled back into the body of the boy.
"Ghoul—" Prince Duan stammered, barely getting out a single word.
"A ghoul— " Housekeeper He already shouted himself hoarse, grabbing Prince Duan and yanking him away in a staggering retreat.
Elder Can was startled, then suddenly panicked and let out a loud shout, much like Housekeeper He had.
"You, what kind of ghostly mess have you created?" Elder Can pointed at Zong Yunqian, "You want to murder our Young Master, I will fight you—"
Housekeeper He stumbled, but Prince Duan, even more concerned about the two inkstones still on the table, clenched his teeth, ready to take the inkstones with him. The Master of Ghoul Ravine had by now recovered from his initial confusion and caution, especially since someone had injured the son he had just acknowledged.
"You’re courting death—" The Master of Ghoul Ravine immediately lunged at Zong Yunqian, towering tall, blocking the field of view of Prince Duan and the various house servants of Prince Duan’s Mansion. To outsiders, the Master of Ghoul Ravine appeared to be desperately rescuing his child.
"Get out of the way—" Gu Dao and Xi Feng immediately stepped forward, ready to shield their own Princely Heir, but Zong Yunqian was on alert. He sensed in an instant that the strength of the man in front of him was not weaker than the boy’s, perhaps even stronger. Zong Yunqian charged without hesitation, and the three exerted their strength together, with the golden light acting like a protective shield.
"My lord—" Elder Su and Elder Can both shouted at the same time, anxiously watching their own Ravine Master.
The Master of Ghoul Ravine, jolted by this shout, suddenly came to his senses. This was not the time to reveal their strength, and he immediately flew out along with the force from Zong Yunqian’s blow.