Chapter 538: A Strong Opponent (1/2)

The youngster had moved his eyes away from Xue Wei. There was unmeasurable greed in his eyes as he looked at Lan who was resting on his shoulder.

While it was customary for some ghosts to create mechanical companions, none of these had their own intelligence, nor did they have the ability to speak.

The more he looked at Lan, the more certain he became that this thing was the treasure that the branch leader would not want to let go.

However, if he genuinely wanted this treasure, why had he not killed Xue Wei and taken it by force? Even this ghost could sense that Xue Wei was not able to pose a threat to him, so how could he pose a threat to the branch leader?

Was it because he wanted this young man to create more of these outstanding machines? Did he plan to make use of his invention to take over more control of the ghost realm?

Xue Wei and Lan were unaware of the thoughts that were running rampant within the mind of the young-looking ghost, but the greed within his eyes was growing in intensity.

Xue Wei began frowning. This youngster did not even try to keep up the act of pretense any longer, and he had a bad feeling about it.

”I guess that the branch leader has accepted you into the manor for the sake of your ability to invent things?” the voice of the young-looking ghost sounded unhurried. He had made a decision.

”However, I am different from him. I do not need your ability to create other things; I will just take that little mechanical thing on your shoulder and run away. Honestly, I feel that even if I cannot get more of these things, as long as no one else can get them either, then I will benefit!”

Xue Wei's expression changed as he listened to the youngster's words. It was clear that he had decided to kill him, and then steal Lan, before running away.

Lan was somewhat offended by the fact that this ghost was referring to him as being a thing, but he was even more annoyed by his intentions of wanting to kill Xue Wei.

The two of them, man and beast, looked at one another. They noticed that they both looked solemn, and understood the severity of the current situation, but neither of them had any intention of backing down.

Since this young-looking ghost had already intended to kill Xue Wei, neither he nor Lan decided to waste more time.

Forbidden Rush!

Xue Wei turned into a stream of light that agilely advanced towards the young-looking ghost. He was moving so swiftly that even the ghost was surprised.

The moment Xue Wei arrived by his side, he raised his leg, and an attack was shot towards the young ghost.

Kick of the Raging Tempest!