Nightmare Apostle

Chapter 1311: Chapter 858: Ring-Headed Saber_4

He still needed the Esoteric Sect’s artifact refiners to assist in re-casting the magic artifact, restoring it to its original appearance.

This request was also agreed upon by the Cannibal Buddha, showing his generosity towards Yang Xiao.

Not long after returning to his residence, the people from the Esoteric Sect came to see him. The visitor was none other than Elder Kunpa.

Elder Kunpa’s attitude towards Yang Xiao was very friendly and much more sincere, most likely because he had already spoken with the Cannibal Buddha and knew Yang Xiao hadn’t betrayed him, even speaking highly of him in front of the Cannibal Buddha.

Kunpa took away Bo Yetong, who was almost lifeless, along with the silver box containing the ring, and promised Yang Xiao that he would personally oversee the alchemy process and do his utmost. frёewebηovel.cѳm

"I shall rely on Elder Kunpa then." Yang Xiao was also very polite to this person.

The next step was to wait, during which time he visited Professor Cui. The secret communication line in his room had been set up, and Yang Xiao used it to contact the country.

Upon hearing Yang Xiao’s voice personally, Nalan Shuo finally felt relieved; after all, Yang Xiao had been gone for over a month without any news.

During this period, he had used various channels to inquire about Yang Xiao’s whereabouts, but with no results.

The Provincial Office even deemed the mission a failure, believing the entire team had perished within the territory of the Yin Temple.

Besides Yang Xiao and Professor Cui, the bodies of the others were confirmed to have been hung up on the land of the Dharma Sect.

It was also through Nalan Shuo that Yang Xiao learned the Provincial Office had promised a significant gift to the Esoteric Sect to ransom them back.

However, Yang Xiao had nothing to say about it, as business was business. Without the Esoteric Sect standing up for them, they would all have died at the hands of the Dharma Sect.

Additionally, Professor Cui informed Yang Xiao that he had already discussed with Tai Wenqin about bringing him back to the country for development, but Tai Wenqin refused.

This left no choice but to implement the second plan, letting Tai Wenqin stay in the territory of the Esoteric Sect to manage the cargo exchanges between both sides. Everyone trusted Tai Wenqin’s character.

Tai Wenqin did not refuse this arrangement. After all, he had offended the Dharma Sect, and his previous business could no longer be conducted; staying in the Esoteric Sect’s territory meant having someone to look after him.

Fortunately, like Yang Xiao, he was an orphan, living a carefree life without many entanglements.

In the following days, Yang Xiao lived quietly. During the day, he would go out for walks or play chess with two girls to pass the time.

During this period, Yang Xiao clearly felt that the Esoteric Sect’s control over them had become less strict, which was a good sign, indicating they were close to going home.

Almost at dusk on the fifth day, a caravan loaded with goods arrived at the territory of the Esoteric Sect. These goods were sent by the Provincial Office.

They were considered the ransom to free Yang Xiao and the others.

Though it didn’t sound pleasant and seemed a bit opportunistic, after this event, the Esoteric Elders’ attitude towards Yang Xiao and the others improved significantly.

From the Esoteric Sect’s perspective, the Cannibal Buddha’s insistence on protecting Yang Xiao and the others was unwise, but these goods served as an explanation to the Esoteric Sect, silencing the elders.

By the seventh day, Yang Xiao received good news—the elixir had been successfully refined!

Upon receiving the box handed over by Elder Kunpa, Yang Xiao was so excited that his fingers trembled. Opening the box, he found a round elixir, its scent and color identical to another elixir Yang Xiao possessed.

"It truly is..." Yang Xiao was overjoyed, mentally thanking Bo Yetong once more.

Without Bo Yetong’s willing sacrifice, this precious elixir would not have been possible.

Bo Yetong was a good man. In his final moments, he saved his father.

Seeing Yang Xiao’s face light up with happiness, Elder Kunpa was in a good mood as well and retrieved a long box used for storing weapons from his subordinates.

"Come, inspect the goods," Elder Kunpa said, opening the box, which immediately emitted a cold gleam.

Inside lay a long saber with a straight blade, the dark patterns formed by quenching marks were like black pythons, exuding a menacing aura, with barely visible dry blood stains on the hilt.

Yang Xiao grasped the hilt and slowly lifted the saber, the blade light slicing through the air, seemingly able to cleave even dust in half.

The previously broken part had been reattached, and even up close, no seams were visible—truly a testament to the remarkable artifact casting technique of the Esoteric Sect!

Looking at his reflection on the blade surface, Yang Xiao seemed to see the predecessor from the Patrol Defense Office who fell in the Myanmar-Thai Black Triangle.

"Senior, with this saber in my hands, I will not tarnish your heroic name!"

After handing the saber to Yang Xiao, Elder Kunpa did not leave immediately; instead, he dismissed his attendants and solemnly revealed a secret related to the saber.

"Mr. Yang, I must warn you, this saber is far more dangerous than you think. Miss Sutana’s disappearance was related to it."

Yang Xiao was taken aback, knowing about Sutana’s disappearance in the Royal City. Reports described the scene as horrifying, with many dying horrific deaths, bodies incomplete, and cuts as smooth as mirrors.

"It was this saber that became uncontrollable due to Miss Sutana’s interference, triggering a high-level spiritual event. We lost three elders in that incident, including one elder who was at Half-step Netherworld Level."