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Chapter 6: The Strength of Lian Yun
"Brother Zhou's target is the Blood Spirit Fruit Tree located at the edge of Fengdu Center. According to the information Brother Zhou gathered, no one has been able to pick the Blood Spirit Fruit from that tree for nearly a decade. This year, it is likely to bear hundreds of Blood Spirit Fruits."
"However, it is foreseeable that as the Blood Spirit Fruit Tree approaches maturity, various Major Powers from Huaxia will go crazy over it. I didn't dare to offend the many factions in Huaxia and chose to leave the group."
"For your family?" Lian Yun asked.
Chen Tao nodded without saying more.
With Zhou Tong's abilities, it seemed he already knew where Chen Tao's family was located.
Although there was no verification, Chen Tao had no doubt about Zhou Tong's capability to find his family. This was likely why Chen Tao returned to the group without any resistance after being approached by Zhou Tong.
Even without an overt threat, there was fear.
Perhaps if Zhou Tong used Chen Tao's family as leverage, a rift would form between them that could never be healed.
Knowing Zhou Tong's capabilities well, Chen Tao naturally did not wish to become enemies with him.
Understanding this, Lian Yun nodded and suddenly found it somewhat amusing. "I thought you all planned to take down Fengdu in one fell swoop!"
"Pfft~~"
The three in front and one behind all burst out laughing simultaneously!
The three in front shot a disdainful glance at Lian Yun before turning back without a word.
It was important to note that while they couldn't know for sure, Fengdu was Evil Spirit City, a place where a Demon King could appear and where Evil Spirits with near-Imperial strength might be found.
"Are we taking everything at once?" It was hardly a joke that elicited any laughter.
Or perhaps, Cloud Emperor, you really do think highly of us!
Lian Yun, realizing that his previous speculation was somewhat absurd, scratched his head awkwardly. However, he quickly reined in his emotions and turned his full attention to the task at hand.
Following Zhou Tong's team was undoubtedly the safest route within Fengdu. Although the environment in Fengdu could change dramatically, the atmosphere and essence of a safe path would likely remain constant.
Thus, Lian Yun intended to absorb the surrounding ambiance, hoping to develop an ability to assess whether a route was safe in the future.
At the same time, Lian Yun continuously adjusted himself, mimicking the state of Zhou Tong and the others.
Simplicity was key; there were no unnecessary movements (except when Lian Yun got frustrated), moving with the wind when it was favorable and leveraging it against the wind when it was not, seamlessly.
Even masters of footwork might not possess such skill, yet all five members of Zhou Tong's team exhibited this ability.
However, to be astonished, Lian Yun's shock paled in comparison to that of Zhou Tong and the other five. The three at the front, even without turning back, could sense the overall state of their team.
They could distinctly feel how well Lian Yun had integrated into the group.
It should be noted that this team had undergone years of refinement to achieve such a level of synergy, while Lian Yun seemed to effortlessly adjust himself to match their rhythm.
This...
Even Zhou Tong felt a hint of resentment towards Lian Yun's remarkable talent.
Yet despite this, Zhou Tong remained silent but felt a sense of reassurance. Lian Yun's proactive integration into the team suggested he did not wish to be a burden.
It was still a winding path, seemingly aimless, but when Zhou Tong stopped at the edge of a manhole cover in an alley, he said, "There’s an Evil Spirit down there. Go retrieve its Spirit Core!"
The five members of Zhou Tong showed no intention of moving; it was clear that Zhou Tong wanted to test Lian Yun's strength first.
However, Lian Yun seemed unconcerned as he gently lifted the manhole cover and suddenly turned back with a smile, saying, "By the way, I want four Blood Spirit Fruits!"
Zhou Tong was momentarily taken aback, as he recalled that Lian Yun hadn’t come for the Blood Spirit Fruits. But before he could respond, he saw Lian Yun’s figure gradually vanish with a grin.
It was an afterimage, indicating that Lian Yun had likely already entered the sewer.
Zhou Tong's expression suddenly grew serious, even alarmed. He quickly signaled to his companions, and they swiftly moved to find cover near the manhole.
Zhou Tong immediately sat cross-legged, his face grave and silent.
His abilities were indeed extraordinary, but they could only be fully utilized in spacious areas. However, he had some obvious shortcomings: he couldn’t perceive the conditions inside a confined space like this sewer, where air circulation might not reach him effectively.
Yet Zhou Tong could still gauge certain conditions in the sewer through the air movement and vibrations from the Well Opening technique.
This was not merely a matter of talent but rather a result of intelligence and experience.
Moreover, although the abandoned sewer had been dry for over a hundred years, it still felt somewhat damp. After landing silently, Lian Yun hesitated for a moment before ultimately deciding not to release his Ghost Slaves.
On one hand, Evil Spirits were effective against Ghost Slaves; on the other hand, Lian Yun wanted Zhou Tong to underestimate his strength. It wasn’t about pretending to be weak but rather about preventing Zhou Tong from overestimating his own abilities and taking on unreasonable tasks that could endanger the entire team.
He twisted the Glow Stick and walked slowly toward the source of the malevolent presence.
The sewer was extremely dark; although the Glow Stick emitted a strong light, it barely illuminated a ten-meter radius. Ahead lay silence, yet the malevolence grew increasingly palpable.
As the malevolent presence ahead reached an extreme intensity, Lian Yun suddenly halted, twisting to retrieve a Glow Stick from his waist and tossing it forward.
After traveling ten meters, the Glow Stick illuminated a pair of long fangs, followed by a ghostly face and then a massive, furry body. When the Glow Stick hit the ground, it revealed two rows of long, hairy legs.
However, just as those hairy legs were exposed to the fluorescent light, they vanished in an instant, accompanied by a swift retreating glow.
The Ghost-Faced Wolf Spider was said to be one of the most favored 'Unit Types' created by the Countries in years past. The wolf spider itself was already highly venomous, agile in running and jumping, with a fierce temperament! Combined with Magnetorheological Fluid, its body had grown so that when it spread its legs, it resembled a car.
Yet this 'car' could easily destroy ten tanks; its power was unimaginable, especially with venom enhanced to unknown levels.
The Ghost-Faced Wolf Spider was not an ordinary king that could be challenged.
Due to the spider's potent venom and numerous legs—each resembling a hard and sharp spear—the narrow sewer was somewhat disadvantageous for Lian Yun. Thus, he planned to find a more open space to confront the spider.
With that thought in mind, he retreated swiftly past the Well Opening where he had landed.
At that moment, Zhou Tong nearby suddenly trembled as if struck by a heavy blow. His face turned pale instantly, eyes wide open with an expression filled with terror.
(End of Chapter)
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