Chapter 30: Red Cloud Slope 1 (1/2)

Chapter 30: Red Cloud Slope (1)

Although Su Chen was laughing, he knew that this assassination attempt likely wasn’t simple..

Thus, he said to Night Demon, “I have a question for you.”

“What is it?”

“Your identity isn’t that of a princess of a vanquished nation or something like that, is it?”

Night Demon was caught off-guard by Su Chen’s sudden question. “What nonsense are you saying?”

“I’m not joking around,” Su Chen replied seriously.

Night Demon was flustered by Su Chen’s intensity. She could only reply, “I’m not. I am from the low-class Moon Race, and my status is extremely low. How could I be some kind of princess from a vanquished country?”

Night Demon was from the Moon Race – Su Chen already knew that.

The Moon Race were innately talented in concealment, commonly moving under the light of the moon. They were able to easily blend into the darkness, making them natural-born assassins.

“Since you don’t have a noble status, then there’s only one reason you were attacked……” Su Chen muttered in a low voice, “The Immortal Temple!”

Realization dawned on Night Demon. “Are you saying my identity has been revealed?”

“Yes, that’s certainly possible, but I’m assuming that the other party isn’t confident either. Otherwise, your attacker would have reported you to the authorities and tailed you rather than personally making a move. That person didn’t seem to be trying to kill you, but rather trying to restrict you. He or she was probably trying to confirm your identity. When you get back, it’d be best if you tell your higher ups and relocate immediately.”

“Then what about you?”

“I won’t have any problems. I’m wearing a disguise, so there’s no way he’ll or she’ll recognize me.”

“Okay. Be careful.”

After giving her a few more instructions, Su Chen accompanied Night Demon to where she was supposed to reconvene with the Immortal Temple before leaving.

Su Chen was able to waltz inside the Hidden Dragon Institute without any further incidents. The people who had been tasked to monitor Su Chen were completely unaware that Su Chen had gone out for a stroll right in front of their eyes.

However, after Su Chen entered the Hidden Dragon Institute, a black figure slowly emerged from the shadows not far away. It was the black-clothed individual who had tried to sneak-attack Night Demon.

Upon seeing Su Chen enter the Institute, a trace of surprise flashed across the attacker’s eyes. “He’s a student of the Hidden Dragon Institute?”

The attacker took off the black veil covering their face, revealing a bright, moon-like face. The attacker was actually a pale maiden. After taking off her black robes, she similarly headed for the Hidden Dragon Institute, quickly disappearing in the darkness.

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The next day, Su Chen went through his normal routine – attended classes during the day, read a few books in the library in the afternoon, ate a meal in one of the Institute’s restaurants, and then began to head outside of the Institute.

He did not walk quickly; rather, he strolled at a leisurely pace. Occasionally, he would greet people that he recognized, even conversing with them for a bit. Those who were tasked with monitoring him couldn’t ignore him even if they tried to.

The people tasked with watching Su Chen quickly used their methods to notify their employers.

Su Chen began heading east after leaving the Institute.

To the east of the Hidden Dragon Institute was the Falling Eagle Mountain. The mountain’s terrain was extremely steep and was densely populated with Vicious Beasts that commonly harassed passerbys.

When the Long Sang Country had first been established, they originally intended to clear out the Falling Eagle Mountain to make the mountain completely safe and void of Vicious Beasts.

After the Hidden Dragon Institute had been established, the first Institute head needed to find a place for students to practice. There were many Vicious Beasts within the Mountain, but they were isolated from the Beast Race. The area was considered to be in control of the humans and was relatively safe, creating a suitable location for students to practice. Thus, the plan to clear out the Falling Eagle Mountain had been shelved.