Warrior, Guardian, and...
Thief!
Constantly shifting his position within a small area to ensure that all three remained within his line of sight, Xuan Ye relied on his ability to read various parameters to gradually identify the professions of the three men.
The one who had initiated the surprise attack on him should be a Two-Star Violent Guardian focusing primarily on Qi and Blood and secondarily on Strength; while possessing formidable Qi and Blood vitality, his strength was not the least bit weak. As for the lean figure whose aura was the strongest—surpassing even this Guardian—he was a Strength-focused Warrior. Xuan Ye could not yet tell what his second Inner Palace unlocked, but judging by his build, it was likely to be Agility, forming a Berserker with simultaneously formidable strength and speed!
However, the one who gave Xuan Ye the most profound sense of crisis—a feeling like needles pricking his back—was the Cloaked Figure with the weakest aura, who was merely approaching Two-Star!
That deep impression, those low-key, petty movements constantly attempting to slip out of his line of sight, undoubtedly marked the other party's identity as a thief.
Perhaps this was the weakest among the three in terms of direct combat strength, but amidst his being besieged, he was undoubtedly the most likely existence to deliver a fatal blow!
Coupled with the thief's unpredictable poison crossbow hidden weapon and excellent tracking capabilities, Xuan Ye understood that if he wanted to leave safely, he had to deal sufficient blows to this person.
"Hey, do you two fellows cherish your feathers so much? Fine, fine, blame my bad luck. Just remember to give me a larger share of the reward later; I'm taking massive risks here. In case he gets desperate and wants to burn his core, I'm going to be