Outside Heaven Dou Royal Academy, on a secluded gravel path.
Yu Xiaogang stumbled along, his mind in turmoil.
(Young Master of Fate. Alas, she could only add more fabric.)
His brows furrowed into a deep frown as his thoughts raced, trying to figure out how he could use whatever forces were available to rescue Tang San and the others.
Xue Beng's death was definitely suspicious! Xiao San and the others knew how to hold back. They couldn't have killed him! Someone must have framed them!
Could that ever-present Zhao Linchuan be secretly tripping them up again?
Just as Yu Xiaogang's thoughts were in disarray, a sharp, sudden pain struck the back of his neck!
As if he'd been smashed hard by an invisible hammer!
Before he could react, his vision went black. His thoughts abruptly cut off, and his body crumpled forward. He hit the cold gravel with a thud and lost consciousness completely.
The next moment, two figures appeared soundlessly beside the unconscious Yu Xiaogang.
Yan Lingji looked down at Yu Xiaogang, sprawled awkwardly on the ground and out cold, then looked up at Zhao Linchuan with curiosity. "Little brother, what are you plotting this time?"
Zhao Linchuan didn't answer immediately. He merely glanced at Yu Xiaogang, his expression impassive.
Then he held out a hand, palm up, and focused his thoughts.
A strange card about the size of his palm appeared out of thin air. A faint silver glow shimmered around its edges, while its face was completely blank.
He'd obtained it during an earlier mission. It could strip away a Martial Soul and grant one in return.
"Just wait. You'll see." Zhao Linchuan's lips curved into an enigmatic smile.
He gave his wrist a gentle flick, sending the blank card floating away. Drawn by an invisible force,