"Huff, huff...…. Huff." A heavy breathing sounded in the quiet forest.
"Damn it. Not only did we lose Lu Ke & Mu Yun, even Young Master got caught in that explosion and died. If the Sect Master knows that we will certainly die." Hu Xiao, who was injured badly by that explosion said in anger.
"What now?" Hu Ming asked quietly.
Hearing Hu Ming's words made Hu Xiao silent. After all, he was the one who insisted on capturing that strange Dragon-like soul beast. And now, not only his Teammates died even the Young Master he served died while getting caught in cross fire.
"How about we..... Told the sect master everything happened here. He may forgive us." Lu Jun, who is laying down on the grass suggested.
"Who do you think our Sect Master is? Someone like that Kind & Loving Ning Fengzi? No, he is more ruthless than he looks. Hu Qianxing is a devil, I myself had experienced his ruthlessness. Just a single mistake and my back is bloodied by the strike of whips. And you think he could forgive us if we told him that your son was killed because we didn't protect him well? It'll be a blessing to die a painless death." After hearing the suggestion of Lu Jun, Hu Xiao barked in more anger.
As a member of Black Tiger Sect and a person who served Hu Qianxing, he perfectly knew what kind of person he was. There is no word to describe his ruthlessness. If he has to say, he can only say one thing; Demon. Yes, Hu Qianxing of Black Tiger Sect's sect master is a demon.
If he knew that his son was dead, not only them but also their friends and family would be killed.
Looking at Hu Ming and Lu Jun, both of them had suffered injuries.
Hu Ming's back was burned due to the explosion. And Lu Jun's has also suffered burns of various degrees.
"There is only one way to save ourselves." Hu Xiao said slowly.
"What way?" Both Hu Ming & Lu Jun asked at the same time.
"We simply have to stay in the Tian Dou Empire for the rest of our lives. Black Tiger Sect's influence could not reach here as it is situated in Xing Luo Empire." Hu Xiao told them.
"But isn't it risky? We are also from Xing Luo Empire, if someone caught us then we will also be imprisoned by the Tian Dou Royal Family." Hu Ming asked after hearing Hu Xiao's suggestion.
"We don't have to worry about it. I know a person who could get us into the Tian Dou Empire safely, even a new identity could be arranged. We just have to lay low." Hu Xiao assured them that he knew a person who could help them.
"Then,...we will follow you." Hu Ming & Lu Jun said after knowing this.
"Good, we will leave after recovering our injuries." Hu Xiao said.
Hearing this, both nodded silently.
Hu Xiao looked toward the direction of the forest, 'If there is a chance, I surely will kill you with my own hands, "strange beast".' He thought.
While these three were recovering, Predacon is looking at the completion report of the Quest.
QUEST; -
Main Objective: - Defeat the Five soul masters who were conspiring to capture you!
Reward: - Skill [Appraisal] {Tier- III}
Penalty: - None
Status: - Complete
Extra: - Killed Two Soul Elder & One Soul Grandmaster
Ex-reward: - 100 Points
Looking at the screen, he understood the reason why the quest was completed without even killing all those soul masters.
From the beginning the quest was about defeating the soul masters not about killing them. So, when they escaped they were already considered defeated. And the quest was completed without any problem.
"Seems like my luck has not lost." With a smirk, he thought.
"Anyway, now I have 180 points. So let's unlock the shop." Having enough points he decided to unlock the Shop.
"Congratulations Host for Unlocking the shop. In the Shop, the Host can buy various items from different realms by spending corresponding points." The system gave a simple function of the Shop.
"Hmm, it is a typical shop function of the system. But items from different worlds...now I'm somewhat interested." Understanding the function of the shop he thought of the items which could be possible in it.
'Shop' he called out.
A blue colored screen appeared in front of his eyes. There are several items showed on it.
SHOP
"Heavenly Fire Essence
Cost: - 100,000 POINTS"
"Silver Star Essence
Cost: - 100,000 POINTS"
"Deep Sea Golden Pearl
Cost: - 100,000 POINTS"
"Star Exploding Cannon
Cost: - 100,000 POINTS"
"....
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...….."
Looking at the items and their price, his eyes widened. If the items in the shop cost this much then he is really a beggar now in terms of wealth.
"Are there any cheaper items which are both suitable for me and I can afford?" he thought.
As if understanding the thoughts, the shop interface changed to other items with low cost.
SHOP
"Disguise Cloak
Cost: - 150 points"
"Hardened Scales
Cost: - 100 points"
"Silver Bead
Cost: - 200 points"
Looking at the two items and one skill shown on the screen, his face looked bitter.
"Only three? And I cannot afford all of them." He sighed in his defeat.
"Well, let's look at the description of these" Muttering slowly he concentrated his mind on items and then their description appeared on the screen.
"Disguise Cloak; Let you disguise yourself as anyone. But it is just a disguise, not real stuff. Consume soul power"
"Hardened Scales; A Tier III skill, which makes the surface of the body as a hardened scale of Dragons. Consume more soul power than usual."
"Silver Bead; an item which can help to control Metal attributed soul power. Also consume soul power."
"Hmm, all of them are what I currently need, but I can only buy one for now." He thought.
Currently he does not have any defensive skills, so he can consider buying it. But, his own defense is not lacking in any aspect so he doesn't need to buy it for now.
Second, the Silver Bead could only act as an auxiliary item, so it is also not needed for now.
The most suitable item for his current situation is a Disguise Cloak. After all his form is too bizarre, a metallic soul beast without any flesh and blood is too strange. So, disguising himself as a simple soul beast could be a solution for this.
As he knew that being too out of the crowd made him a target of several groups of people either wanting to study him or kill him for his soul ring or soul bones.
"Well, let's buy this Disguise Cloak." He finally decided.