437 Predicamen (1/2)
”You're great!”
The huge corpse of the snake fell to the ground and a group of people quickly rushed forward to provide their assistance to the wounded.
One female party member made her way towards Leader Cai. ”Leader, where did you get this western girl from? She's not just powerful, but also speaks fluent Chinese language!”
”I'm not too sure myself. She seems to be the adoptive daughter of a Chinese and grew up in Chinese Country...”
Leader Cai wiped his sweat from his forehead. ”Regardless, since she was recommended by Brother Zhao, I can depend on her!”
Zhao Daniu was in charge of the mutants in Banyan Tree City and had a high social status. After hearing Leader Cai, the female member could only nod her head in agreement.
”Yawn...”
Lorita walked a few steps forward and covered her mouth with her tiny hand. ”I'm so sleepy... Leader, have we not located the cave yet?”
”Relax, we're about there!”
Leader Cai was a little disappointed. ”It was supposed to be a peaceful New Year's night and yet we have to encounter something like this to keep all of us on our toes.... We have no choice. I'm sure all of you have seen the beasts here. They are extremely powerful and especially so after last night. If we don't find the source of all these troubles, the people living in the city below will have to leave for their safety.”
”Furthermore, this is a task given to us by the government. Once we complete it, we can inform Chief Zhao. Wouldn't we benefit then?”
If not for these reasons, the group of them would not have come out at such a timing.
Of course, Lorita did not care about any of these.
As the group of them walked for a short distance, they finally arrived at a valley. In the depths of the valley, there was a huge hole.
”Hmm...”
Leader Cai took out a talisman and waved it in the air.
”Whoosh!”
The talisman caught fire and was reduced to ashes.
”This is a Spiritual Sensing Talisman which I have painstakingly requested from the Taoists. Since the talisman broke into flames just outside the cave, it will mean that the cave is filled with spiritual energy. This might just be the source of all mutations.
Leader Cai spoke with much excitement in his voice.
”There might be some sort of danger in here...”
The other party members started to hesitate.
They were unfortunate during their journey into the mountain as they had encountered attacks from many wild beasts. Even some of the party members were injured and the majority of them were already holding grudges.
”It will surely be dangerous. However, we are meant to deal with such dangers as a group, right?”
Leader Cai was indeed an experienced leader. ”Those who are injured will get twice the reward while those who would die would get compensation. I would not take a single cent of reward this time!”
”You're too noble, Leader Cai!”
”Alright, I'll give it to you!”
With his words of encouragement, he had managed to bring up the morale of the group. Lorita stood by the side and rolled her eyes.
She knew that Leader Cai was putting in so much effort, not for the reward but to establish good ties with the higher-ups. Even if he were to come up with his own money to pay the compensation, he would still benefit in the long run.
”This cave seems to be a dead end...”
A female party member, Wang Xin, stood at the entrance of the cave, closed her eyes and reported.
He special ability was unique. Like a bat, she was able to use sonar to detect her surroundings.
”Something's not right. There's movement!”
Wang Xin's expression changed. ”It detected me! It's extremely quick!”
”Roar! Roar!”
In the next moment, accompanying a tiger's roar, there was a strong gust of wind coming from the cave.
To everyone's shock, a 3-metre long white mutated tiger appeared from the cave. It had a bloodied stench coming from it as it struck its paws towards Wang Xin.
If its paw were to land on her, she would undoubtedly turn into a pile of gruesome flesh and blood.
”Shadow Shield!”
Lorita flicked her finger and a shadow shield appeared before Wang Xin.
”Bang!”
The tiger paw landed on the shield, creating a noise of impact which was uncomfortable to the ears.
”Great!”
Leader Cai cheered on and with the wave of his hands, a fireball flew towards the white tiger.
”Roar! Roar!”
The white tiger continued to roar and emitted a green soundwave from its mouth. Like a sharp blade, it sliced the fireball into two.
”Shing!”
The fireball was extinguished and Leader Cai took a few steps back. ”Spiritual beast?”
A normal mutated best would at most have increased strength and speed, which was nothing much.
However, such an evolved beast which could use spiritual spells could already be considered as a demonic beast or spiritual beast and its wisdom could be compared to that of a human.
”Mmm, that's right!”
Seeing the white tiger, Lorita's eyes glistened. ”What a coincidence! I'm looking to keep a white cat as a pet.”
”Roar! Roar!”
Hearing Lorita's words, there seemed to be anger in the white tiger's eyes as it fiercely pounced towards Lorita.
”Shadow Bind!”
Lorita smiled as a huge shadow appeared behind her. Like a majestic dragon, the shadow slithered in the air above her before binding all four limbs of the tiger, trapping it in mid-air.
”This is impossible...”
Witnessing this scene, Wang Xin was shocked. ”I'm afraid that such ability would be the fabled Murderous Grade, right? Leader, what kind of person did Chief Zhao introduce you to?”
”He only mentioned that she was a daughter of a friend...”
Leader Cai was relieved and afraid at the same time. ”Chief Zhao is indeed influential. The friends he makes is on a totally different level from us.”
”Hey big cat! I've you're still going to be naughty, my father will kill you for your meat...”
Lorita appeared vexed. ”My younger sister is also troubling too... can you imagine that she wants to be the elder sister now... she will surely torture you if she was here.”
Lorita mumbled to herself as she approached the tiger. Although she had an innocent smile on her face, it struck fear in those who were watching her, especially so for the tiger. In an instant, the tiger's fur stood on its ends.
”Therefore... you must be a good boy alright...”