Luring the Tiger Away from the Mountain

Of the four guardians, two had been sent out. The other two, who disagreed, were the remaining guardians openly known to them: the Poison Bug, who excelled at using poison, and the Stone Man, who specialized in defense.

Each had his own opinion, and both had a point.

Lord Binghai did not rush to make a judgment. Instead, he said calmly, "Didn't we capture two groups of people?"

"Right. There's also that young woman, who's very likely the kid's girlfriend. As long as she's in our hands, we can make him come here obediently."

"Stone Man, go there in person and bring that young woman to me. Also, tell all the Replicators—especially their leader—to gather here."

The Stone Man bowed. "Yes, sir."

As soon as he finished speaking, his body twisted, and he miraculously merged with the floor, vanishing from the spot.

A moment later, the Stone Man appeared at the Yangfan Middle School base, in front of the Replicator who had first sided with Jiang Yue.

"Ah, Guardian," the Replicator said, stepping forward respectfully.

"Has anything happened here? Any sign of that kid?"

"There's been no sign of him, but the giant and the White Bones army have withdrawn. The human survivors have also reorganized their defenses."

The Stone Man did not press for details. He knew that since the man had vanished mysteriously, he wouldn't let a mere Replicator pick up his trail so easily.

Lord Binghai had already sent the Silver Ape and Night Hawk to sweep through Yangfan Middle School. That was not the Stone Man's responsibility, and he had no intention of getting too involved.

"Is that young woman all right?"

"Yes. I've kept an eye on her the whole time. Nothing could have happened to her," the Replicator said confidently.

It had received Jiang