38 Captured (2/2)

Xin Fan threw the scythe back into the inventory.

”I would normally advise you to try to avoid all conflicts. However...If they cross the line...I think it's better to retaliate.”

”What line?”

Xin Kong patted him on the head and laughed.

”Honestly speaking...I don't know...Only you know that.”

Xin Kong returned back to his meditating spot and started to meditate again. Xin Fan racked his brains to think of any ideas. At this moment, the most he could do is prepare. Xin Fan took out his cooking set and started to cook. He poured the last portion of 'Ice Heart Rice' and a portion of 'Fire Soul Rice'. After an hour of cooking, it was ready.

[ User has created 'Fire and Ice Steam Mix' (2 Star) ]

Xin Fan immediately stored it in his inventory. It appeared that anything stored in the inventory would be frozen in time and won't spoil. Xin Fan only cooked this as a last resort. Xin Fan left the domain to enter the real world.

-

By now, the mob had returned with a few full sacks.

”Boss! We're back.”

The men dumped the contents of the sack into the cells. Xin Fan could already hear the sounds of horrified children screaming for their parents.

”Shut up!”

One of the underlings kicked the metal cell causing a loud ringing to reverberate the room. While most of the children held back, there was one in particular that didn't stop crying.

”Hey you there...Bring me that kid.”

The boss pointed at a one of his aides to drag out the child. The child looked only slightly older than Xin Fan. His face was red with tears and snot streaming down his face.

”What do you want him for?”

”To make an example.”

The next few moments was something that was going to be engraved into Xin Fan's mind for many years. No! He won't...That's..no..nonono...

The boss lifted up his arm. A spectral image of a beast's claw overlayed his arms as he raised it. As he brought it down, it was over.

*Hghheuh*

Xin Fan felt the rising of his stomach as he watched the scene. As it entered, the contents of his last meal exited his mouth right onto the floor. The man grinned as he saw the reactions. It seemed as if his goal was achieved.

”You go clean it up,” he said as he pointed at a lackey.

The one he pointed at quickly ran over to the side and put on a pair of blood soaked gloves. He was unfazed by the scene, as if this sort of event was a normal occurrence in the base. As he was cleaning up, he boss turned around to the underlings.

”Well...This month, we had a great harvest. All of you go to the streets. Spread the word that our harvest is once again ready. Auction will be in a weeks time at Lot 41.”

Each one of them nodded their heads in unison and exited the base scattering all around the city.

-

Dragon Root Academy

The sun was almost setting and Chilong entered the staff room in search of a teacher. Jun Fan was stationed outside the doorway obstructing any intruders from entering. This was because there was an important meeting preceding right at that moment.

”Hmm? What brings you here...umm....Chilong?”

”The sun has almost set however Xin Fan still has not returned. I just want someone to go out to look for him?”

Jun Fan's eyebrows twitched. He looked at Chilong in the eye as if he was judging him. He dropped the seemingly carefree facade and responded in a serious manner.

”Is this true?”