Chapter 537: Treasuring Strength (1/2)
It was not that the two of them were unaware of the battle that was likely to happen outside, but they had expected it to be held far away from them. However, it seemed as if the killing intent was creeping closer and closer to their courtyard.
They had to be idiots to ignore such blatant hostility. Even if they had complete faith in the branch leader, they had also understood that this realm was different from the other. Loyalty was scarce, and someone as the branch leader had so many subordinates. It was no wonder if a few of them had made their own plans.
When the youngster pushed open the door into the courtyard, what greeted him was not Xue Wei and Lan deep in cultivation, but the two of them standing in front of him, vigilance was evident within their eyes, and it was clear that they did not trust this man.
The youngster was somewhat stumped. He had thought that he had already been slightly subtle, as no screams or sounds had escaped his victims. He had forgotten that everyone with some cultivation would be sensitive to the dense killing intent in the air.
”Young Master, the branch leader, has asked me to get you to a safe location. Although he is confident in his own abilities, he also knows that there is a chance that unwanted criminals can enter the premises and harm you.”
Xue Wei could not help but sneer upon hearing this. It was true that he was somewhat young, but he was no longer naive. Seeing the greed within the young ghost's eye, it was clear that he was actually one of these criminals who wished to benefit from the chaos.
Xue Wei and Lan could not help but glance at one another. The young ghost was not aware of Lan's actual identity. He did not know what this little beast was; all he knew was that it was of a rather big importance. In fact, he was of the impression that this little beast was the reason that the branch leader was so polite to Xue Wei.
He contemplated for some time, but he dared not stay within the branch leader's nest for too long, as he knew that it could bode danger to him. Even so, he did not know what he was expected to do.
Should he bring Xue Wei with him by force, or should he take the gamble, and simply steal the little beast-like thing on his shoulder?
Xue Wei and Lan were somewhat stunned when they saw the hesitation in the ghost's demeanor. Was he not even sure of what to do after he had come this far?
They could not help but sneer slightly. This was somewhat stupid, but it would benefit them. If they could drag out the time, then they should be able to wait for the branch leader to deal with the trouble himself.
It was not that Xue Wei was unwilling to fight, but he was quite realistic. Although he would be able to fight, and likely stall this ghost for some time, he would not be able to defeat him. The energy ripples which erupted from this young ghost showed that he was above his own strength.