Chapter 503 - 324: Yan Xiaobao’s Intentions_3
"We may have the upper hand because everyone underestimates us, but I can’t say for certain how much combat strength I can contribute; so, if possible, we should think of methods beyond brute force to achieve our goals," Yan Xiaobao said, his expression turning serious at last.
"For now, let’s rest a few days, recover from the journey. Then we can start looking for clues across the entire area. After that, we can search for an exit," Yan Xiaobao concluded, glancing around.
Finishing his words, Yan Xiaobao fell silent. Instead, he chose a room in the large house, sat down, and began meditating. He allowed himself to become one with his surroundings, drawing the essence of heaven and earth, and started refining it into Qi and spiritual energy.
Watching Yan Xiaobao, his friends followed suit. After a while, the entire house became as quiet as it had been before their arrival. No sound could be heard, yet energy ripples continuously surged from the house, revealing someone was truly present within.
....
"I’ve been ordered to eliminate the friends of this white-haired boy," a voice came from beneath a cloak. The speaker appeared ancient, his body hunched, voice low and raspy.
"Commander, I understand your position," he said, then turned to leave the room. "I understand your stance, yet I am executing my mission, and nothing will stop me from accomplishing it," he muttered as he left, shutting the door behind him.
With a deep sigh, the Commander could only watch as the man closed the door and walked away.
Outside the room, his hunched back seemed to suddenly uncoil. The aura of age disappeared, replaced by an unmistakable sense of power.
A cloak concealed the man, yet if it were removed, a scarred face would emerge, revealing him as the assassin previously tasked with clearing soldiers traveling to Qianli River Academy in the convoy.