Nightmare Apostle

Chapter 1364: Chapter 870: Rescue (Part 3)

"You rest first, I’m leaving."

"Little Yang!"

Just as Nalan Shuo stood up, before he could say anything, Yang Xiao’s figure disappeared with a "whoosh."

With the Soul-Capturing Mirror, he came and went without a trace, like a ghost.

At this moment, it was still the pitch-black night outside. Yang Xiao quickly found Daoist Qingfeng squatting in the shadows on the curb.

The other man had his hands on his cheeks, with a fierce look on his face, seemingly pondering life.

"Senior Brother Qingfeng." To avoid startling him, Yang Xiao appeared a few meters away on purpose.

Seeing Yang Xiao, Daoist Qingfeng stood up and eagerly defended himself, "Junior Brother, I spared him for your sake this time. That Director of yours, I couldn’t bear to go all out. Otherwise... hmph, I would have definitely gotten away!"

"Of course, you showed me great favor, Senior Brother. Many thanks this time!" Yang Xiao knew Senior Brother Qingfeng valued face; this was his way of saving it.

As Yang Xiao approached, he suddenly lowered his voice, "Senior Brother, I will never speak a word about today’s matters. Heaven and earth know, you and I know."

Daoist Qingfeng’s face twitched unnaturally, but he still acted profoundly, squinting his eyes, hands tucked into his wide sleeves, and slowly nodding.

Yang Xiao knew Senior Brother Qingfeng’s skills were not weak. Although he only had the spiritual power of a Fierce Level Apostle, his actual combat strength was not inferior to apostles like Old Monster Pu from Yiling Academy, who was at half-step Ghost Level. Even facing a real Ghost-level Apostle, he could likely escape.

This encounter with Director Nalan was purely accidental, especially since Director Nalan’s actual combat strength far surpassed ordinary Ghost-level Apostles. Also, Senior Brother Qingfeng underestimated his opponent.

After all, Yang Xiao had informed him the opponent was their Director, advising him to primarily test the waters and not go too hard, as Yang Xiao would be heartbroken if either side hurt the other.

Upon learning this embarrassing incident wouldn’t reach their master or Junior Brother Ming Yue’s ears, Daoist Qingfeng’s complexion improved significantly.

Seeing Yang Xiao glance toward the black sedan’s direction, Daoist Qingfeng understandingly said, "Junior Brother, rest assured, don’t you know your Senior Brother’s skills?"

"Suffering a bit is unavoidable, but none of the three are seriously hurt. A good rest for ten days or so, and they’ll be fine. Senior Brother knows how to control his strikes."

Daoist Qingfeng lifted his head, with a smug look showing he had everything under control, and even his little mustache twitched, savagely preserving his face at this moment.

Indeed, after Yang Xiao’s flattery, Daoist Qingfeng thoroughly recovered.

The two didn’t linger, using the Soul-Capturing Mirror to depart. They found the car hidden away, and with Yang Xiao driving, they left Rongcheng under the cover of night, heading toward Xiang Ma Town.

There weren’t many cars on the road at night, and when dawn broke, Yang Xiao returned to Xiang Ma Town.

After bidding farewell to Senior Brother Qingfeng, Yang Xiao returned to the large house in Xiang Ma Town without disturbing anyone, headed to his bedroom, locked the door, and collapsed into sleep.

Sleeping deeply, not knowing how long had passed, he only drowsily opened his eyes when he felt light shining through his eyelids.

For safety, Yang Xiao’s bedroom was a dark room without windows. At this moment, the room’s lights turned on, casting warm simulated daylight light, gently and evenly covering every corner of the room.

"You’re awake?"

Yang Xiao steadied his thoughts to see a woman sitting before him—it was Tong Han.

"What time is it?" These were not outsiders, so Yang Xiao stretched lazily and sat up from the bed.

"It’s afternoon. I wanted to wake you up for lunch, but you were sleeping too soundly, so I couldn’t bear to." Tong Han said softly, looking at Yang Xiao’s face.

"You’re the best. If it were Ling Yanyu, that kid would surely have woken me." Yang Xiao said as he dressed and got off the bed. A brand new suit of clothes had been laid out on the bed.

The old clothes he had tossed on the floor last night were gone, presumably taken by Tong Han.

"How was Rongcheng, no surprises?" Tong Han inquired.

By now, Yang Xiao was fully dressed, having washed up briefly, he walked outside, "Let’s eat first, I’ll tell you over the meal, I’m starving."

Recently, Yang Xiao was either being hunted or hunting others, altogether exhausting him.

Having fought several fierce battles, most of his opponents were spiritual power experts stronger than him, and Yang Xiao had a premonition—a new Ghost Script might not be far off.

"Ugh ugh ugh..."

As soon as this thought emerged, Yang Xiao immediately forced it away, hoping for a more auspicious one.

Yang Xiao had immense trust in Tong Han and shared everything that happened to him recently, including Director Nalan’s severe corruption.

You could say that, except for his good sister who knew nothing, Tong Han was fully aware of Yang Xiao’s affairs.

Sometimes Yang Xiao didn’t intend to disclose this, but Tong Han persistently asked.

Upon hearing Director Nalan was backlashed by a magic artifact and might not last a year, Tong Han unusually fell silent.

Soon, she suggested there were some good magic artifacts in a secret room, asking Yang Xiao to take them all, to see if he could find a lifeline for Nalan Shuo at the Peace Hotel. fгeewebnovёl.com

"I thank you on behalf of the Director." Putting down his chopsticks, Yang Xiao said earnestly. ƒrēewebnovel.com

"It’s my duty." Tong Han nodded slightly and spoke softly.

After meals, Yang Xiao continued to rest and also booked a room at the Peace Hotel.

As part of one of the Four Major Families in Xiang Ma Town, he had certain privileges. For instance, he didn’t need to wait long, usually able to go the very night after sending a message.

Before departing, Yang Xiao prepared two questions—one naturally regarding Nalan Shuo’s physical condition, and the other to inquire about the whereabouts of the two protectors from the Withered Bone Pavilion.