Chapter 177 - Sneak Attack (1/2)

“What?” Vicious Pill King watched Zhuo Fan baffled. Then, he recalled how in Drifting Flowers City Zhuo Fan’s soul reached the Radiant Stage and knew Discerning Field.

And after so much time had passed, it would’ve been odd if he couldn’t get more used to it and detect movements in half a mile.

Closing his eyes, Zhuo Fan said, “In a forest half a mile out, two people are hiding to the West. From their energy, they must be from Hell Valley. To the East, there are also two quick on their feet, probably Merry Woods. And finally the two in the North with heavy air about them. Cultivators of Imperial Tyrant Body Art are experts from Regent Estate. And all six of them are in the 5th layer of Profound Heaven Stage.”

“Steward Zhuo is amazing to use Radiant Stage’s ability!” Vicious Pill King praised, “Now we can just avoid them and let them wait forever, ha-ha-ha…”

Quirking an eyebrow, Zhuo Fan snickered, “And why should we? Since they are here, we might as well duke it out!”

“Steward Zhuo, you can’t!”

Vicious Pill King was flustered as he tried to explain, “They are clearly prepared this time. In the Drifting Flowers City, you fought the four of us, and, as much as it pains to admit, we underestimated you. Not to mention, we were all from different houses, with gaps in our cooperation. Now that the houses sent pairs, even if you take that pill again, it will only make them drag it out then end you at your weakest.”

Raising an eyebrow, Zhuo Fan eyed him deeply. [I didn’t think the old man would be so caring so quickly.] He said, “I was alone then, but don’t I have you now?”

“Me?”

Vicious Pill King shook his head, “The common folk fears me for my Rainbow Cloud Palm. But with how many there are here, only one has to bear the brunt of my poison and I will be a goner. Later, he just has to go get the antidote from Pill King Hall. I’m sure you are clear on this from the moment you fought my disciple. “

Indeed, he was posing as Song Yu at the time but being relentless was the bane of Pill King Hall’s poison. At worst, it was one life at the price of another.

Moreover, the enemy was now working together. Even if they did get poisoned, Pill King Hall would offer the antidote and Vicious Pill King’s threat would plummet.

“What if you can poison them all? Won’t their power drop?” Eyes flashing, a grin was plastered on Zhuo Fan.

Vicious Pill King didn’t seem to get it, “How can I? They’re not stupid to sit still and take on my palm. And they’re all Profound Heaven experts. They may not be able to use Radiant Stage’s abilities, but they can at least discern any movements in a thousand-meter radius. The moment we approach, they’ll spot us and we’ll have no chance of retaliation.”

(StarReader: author mistake perhaps? First half a mile now a kilometer?)

(Silavin: Might not be. He got used to it but, he is still new. It might be that the ability is stronger.)

“And if they can’t spot us?”

Zhuo Fan watched Vicious Pill King with a playful smile. Vicious Pill King was baffled, then saw a red pill thrown his way.

Vicious Pill King watched it even more perplexed.

Zhuo Fan said, “This is an Energy Concealing Pill, a 1st-grade pill. For a full day, your energy won’t be released. Unless someone sees you, or a Radiant Stage expert actively searches for you, no one will notice.”

Zhuo Fan took one.

In a blink, his aura vanished. Vicious Pill King watched dumbstruck.

“Since when did such a marvelous pill exist in this world? How come I never heard of it? And a 1st grade as well?” Vicious Pill King’s shock and disbelief were understandable.

Zhuo Fan mocked, “It is an ancient pill recipe. How could you know of it? But that’s not important, I will tell you about it later since I recruited you to help me to make pills. The Energy Concealing Pill will be of great importance later. For now, stick close. We will talk again after we deal with these pesky flies!”

Zhuo Fan resumed flight.

Vicious Pill King swallowed it after a moment of shock then followed him excitedly.

Putting aside how amazing the Luo clan was, just getting to study these ancient pills from Zhuo Fan was a reward in and of itself.

[Following this kid was the best choice I ever made!]

Vicious Pill King’s heart was dancing in joy, the same as when he made his first living pill…

In a hidden part of the forest, two elders in white sat on two rocks with their eyes closed. Even so, they were always on guard, listening to every rustle, every gust of wind.

Only when they were certain the gust wasn’t made by some expert, did they relax.

“Third brother, will that kid really pass through here? We’ve been at this for days and there’s still no sign of him. Did he pass us already or took another route?” One elder muttered.

The other elder still held his eyes closed and his position on the rock, “Mr. Leng is famed for his insight. He doesn’t make mistakes. He said that we will meet the killer of sixth brother here, today. It will soon be over, just be patient!”