Free Web NovelChapter 1538: Chapter 921: Secret Realm Trio
"Hmm, the spiritual power isn’t weak, it’s Ghost Level Middle and leaning higher, but from the information I’ve gathered, this Nalan Shuo hasn’t fought anyone in many years and plays more of a strategist role," said Shao Changyin Ji.
The Great Elder looked down at Elder Shouzhuo, who was lying on the sickbed. Her deeply sunken eyes seemed to see through objects, "Shouzhuo, tell us your opinion."
After all, among the three of them, only Elder Shouzhuo had the most contact with Nalan Shuo. The two of them had gone through the Spirit Cage training together, so she had the most pertinent insight.
Mentioning Nalan Shuo, Elder Shouzhuo’s expression became more cautious, and said in a deep voice, "This person is very strong. He possesses a very unique Magic Artifact, a piece of gold Scale Armor, which definitely should be a Nether-level Magical Artifact. More impressive is that this artifact is extremely compatible with him."
"I haven’t fought him, so I can’t say for sure, but I have a feeling that even if I were to make a move and try to defeat him quickly, it would be very difficult."
Upon hearing this, Shao Changyin Ji couldn’t help but frown. She knew Elder Shouzhuo did not possess a Nether-level Magical Artifact, but the difference in spiritual power was immense, which couldn’t be compensated by a good Magic Artifact alone.
Moreover, Elder Shouzhuo was a Law Enforcement Elder within the sect, and had rich combat experience, rarely encountering opponents of the same level. For her to give such an evaluation of Nalan Shuo was indeed beyond her expectations. freeweɓnovēl.coɱ
"This person’s aptitude is extremely high. During my use of the Spirit Cage, I only needed to give him a few hints, and he would know what to do next and to what extent."
Saying this, Elder Shouzhuo raised her head and sighed, "If it weren’t for the Great Elder’s intervention midway to help me stage this act, I suspect that with his insight, he might have seen through this scheme."
"Hmm, I agree with you. Nalan Shuo is different from Yang Xiao. Yang Xiao is young, having just become an Angel Envoy not long ago, excels in being sinister and cunning, lacking in overt strategy but exceeding in covert plots, sowing discord with tricks and lies effortlessly, and is skilled in reading cues, an unconventional path of beating the seasoned veterans with chaotic fists." The Great Elder paused and advised Shao Changyin Ji, "Remember, when dealing with such people in the future, do not give them any chance to speak. No matter what they say, do not listen, just attack upon seeing them, and stop only when dead."
"Understood." Having been tricked by Yang Xiao once before, Shao Changyin Ji remembered well.
"But Nalan Shuo is not the same. This person is a genuine veteran of the world of martial arts, a seasoned Director of the Patrol Defense Office, full of strategies. If he could lead the team into the Secret Realm, that would be ideal."
"These two complement each other, one righteous, one evil. With them present, it won’t be easy for the Japanese Apostle to set up an ambush, especially since these two value loyalty greatly. Having owed us a favor, they will surely ensure Luan’er’s safety," the Great Elder contemplated and said.
Listening, Shao Changyin Ji understood. Nalan Shuo is the old fox, Yang Xiao the little fox. Regardless of their combat capabilities, their minds are sharp enough.
One righteous, one evil, one Yang, one Yin. With Nalan Shuo in strategizing, neither loses to the other. When dealing with devious tricks, even those Japanese Apostles together wouldn’t stand against Yang Xiao.
Originally, they just considered bringing in Yang Xiao, but unexpectedly, Nalan Shuo also joined, which indeed was a pleasant surprise.
Noticing Shao Changyin Ji’s distraction, the Great Elder suddenly chuckled, teasingly, "Yin Ji, your performance today was remarkable, much improved. I was worried you’d be seen through."
"That brat Yang Xiao deceived me once, so I consider this payback." True to Shao Changyin Ji’s style, she usually disdained deceit, but had no remorse using it against Yang Xiao.
"Let Yang Xiao and Nalan Shuo rest for a few days, and then Yin Ji can look for an opportunity to visit them. I believe they will be happy to assist." The Great Elder finished speaking and left, gradually disappearing beyond the door.
Once the Great Elder’s presence completely vanished, Shao Changyin Ji pursed her lips and remarked with some emotion, "Indeed, old ginger is spicier. When it comes to scheming, even Nalan Shuo and Yang Xiao together can’t compare to you, sir."
"Snap!"
The next moment, Shao Changyin Ji was suddenly hit at the back of her head. Startled, she turned around to find the Great Elder standing right behind her.
"You didn’t leave?" Shao Changyin Ji was baffled, feeling the Great Elder’s presence had exited the room and vanished afar.
With hands tucked into her sleeves, the Great Elder remarked with frustration, "How many times have I told you, always check if someone is behind you when talking bad about them."
After saying this, the Great Elder’s figure became illusionary again until disappearing.
This time, Shao Changyin Ji dared not speak. Only half a minute later, did she cautiously extend her hand, carefully probing where the Great Elder was standing, but found nothing.
"Hmm... Elder Yin Ji, this time the Great Elder must have really left," Elder Shouzhuo remarked with a mix of amusement and helplessness from the sickbed.
Within a hospital room in the Yi Sect Building, Nalan Shuo was resting, having just removed an IV drip, while Yang Xiao kept watch by his side.
Once the medical staff left, only Yang Xiao and Nalan Shuo remained in the room.
"Little Yang, it’s too stuffy here. I want... I want to get some air." Nalan Shuo raised his head, speaking weakly, still apparently unable to recover from Elder Shouzhuo’s ordeal.
Initially, Yang Xiao intended to dissuade him, as what Nalan Shuo needed now was rest, but upon exchanging a glance with Nalan Shuo, Yang Xiao changed his mind.
