From India

The Southeast Asia rainforest at night is filled with a humid and sultry feeling.

A swarm of mosquitoes, like plumes of mist, swirled and flew among the trees.

An SUV was parked on a path outside the woods.

A burly man wearing a blue beret and camouflage clothing jumped out of the car and walked into the jungle.

Black military boots pounded through the forest, an invisible force moving forward like a rolling wheel, crushing everything in its path.

The low shrubs and tangling vines were all pulverized and pressed into the fallen leaves, creating a flat path.

The burly Su Ha, and he was also the leader of a medium-sized armed group in the Golden Triangle.

Anyone who sees him now would be very surprised.

Previously, he was never known for his personal fighting prowess among his peers, but now, the strength Su Ha has displayed is comparable to that of Sahong six months ago.

However, as the first president of the "North Sai Democratic State," Sahong has been embroiled in too many controversies in the past six months. Although he frequently releases various speech videos, his whereabouts are rarely known.

No one knows whether Sahong's strength has improved.

Su Ha walked for two or three miles and then saw a figure ahead.

This person had thick, black hair with slightly curled ends, a reddish-brown birthmark on his forehead, a high nose, a wide mouth, and a thick beard.

Being in the jungle, he was wearing traditional India clothing in red and yellow, which should have made him stand out.

However, sitting at the roots of a towering ancient tree, he felt a strange sense of harmony.

He seemed more like a plant than all the trees and vines in the entire forest.

A mystical being, harder than iron and hotter than fire, yet possessing plant-like characteristics.

"Fellow believer Samar."

Su Ha placed his right hand on his left shoulder, and although he addressed them as fellow believers, he bowed deeply, showing great respect.

"I have contacted forty-two extraordinary individuals with exceptional skills."

"In terms of individual strength, no one can compare to me, but when we attack the market, they will definitely help us move those treasures."

Many treasures are so powerful that even a glance at them would shake an ordinary person's resolve; moving too many in haste could easily lead to problems.

Su Ha has a number of armed men under his command, but none of them are willing to participate in this operation.

The India man raised his hands, revealing them from his sleeves. White leather wristbands were visible on his wrists. When his palms were clasped together in front of his chest, they appeared even more substantial, and his expression was sacred and solemn.

"The divine is with you and me! Very good, you handled this matter quickly this time, much more properly than the last mission."

Su Ha looked slightly embarrassed. "During the last treasure hunt, I wasn't actually slow, but others were faster."

They were Siam and India, respectively, but both belonged to the High God Longhua sect.

Since the beginning of this century, the two sides have maintained frequent contact.

The last treasure hunt mission was also entrusted to us by the India.

"In ancient times, within the territory of the Mystic Kingdom, we had many believers. That precious treasure was meticulously recorded by the believers of the Mystic Kingdom. Because they could not use it at the time, they used magic to request the power of the gods to hide it and record it in the annals for future generations."

Samar's eyes sharpened slightly.

"With such an intelligence advantage, it's shameful that we still let that treasure fall into someone else's hands!"

Su Ha lowered his head, feeling secretly resentful, but dared not argue on the matter.

That treasure will surely return to our hands.

Su Ha thought for a moment and said, "But there's something I don't understand. We've already located the treasure, so why don't we attack that place directly instead of attacking the market at Baosheng Temple first?"

Isn't this just creating unnecessary trouble?

Samar glanced at him and said, "Huh?!"

Su Ha was shocked, feeling an immense aura pressing down on him.

The overwhelming smell of sulfur and metal filled my nostrils, making me dizzy and almost nauseous.

A few months ago, when he saw that Samar had actually possessed the strength of Taboo powerhouse, he knew that the other party would most likely have the intention of annexing his family. However, since they got along relatively well, he felt somewhat anxious and a little restless.

At this moment, he regretted questioning the other party in his words and wanted to admit his mistake, but he felt that his mouth and nose were blocked and he could not speak clearly for a moment.

"Forget it, savagery cannot subdue people forever; it must be supplemented with wisdom."

Samar gradually regained his composure and said proactively, "I will plead your case."

"Those who currently possess this treasure are incredibly powerful and their methods are unpredictable. Even if I manage to seize it through a surprise attack, I must immediately conceal my identity, flee back to India, and quietly plan my future development."

"How can we develop without some special resources? The abundance of exotic items gathered at the market is enough to tempt anyone."

"Besides, there's a Taboo in that market—the very same gunman who casually killed a group of your men."

"If I go to provoke him and the fight drags on, and he notices and comes to stir things up, wouldn't that be extremely bad?"

"Therefore, I must first severely injure this person!"

Su Ha took a few deep breaths and realized that what he heard made a lot of sense.

Even if it made no sense, he didn't dare to argue at this point.

Samar hadn't finished speaking.

"You're probably thinking again, 'What if the treasure keeper attacks when we storm the market? Wouldn't that ruin things?'"

The India man smiled slightly, "It will be much easier for me to ambush this person than to ambush the treasure holder; the battle will be over quickly."

"Moreover, those who possess the treasures are not only powerful but also have great treasures. They could easily sweep through the surrounding three kingdoms and control the overall situation. Yet they are acting so discreetly, which means they must have other plans and would not easily get involved in the market's affairs."

Upon hearing this, Su Ha was both shocked and couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration.

"It seems you truly understand now."

Samar said proudly, "My deep calculations, one by one, in a predetermined order, allow me to maneuver freely within a limited number of events, maximizing the benefits I gain."

"As long as you focus on serving me wholeheartedly, you'll get your share. Don't waste your time questioning my arrangements anymore."

Su Ha nodded repeatedly, nodding obsequiously.

"Lord Samar, when shall we make our move?"

Samar asked, "What did you say to those people?"

Su Ha: "I said there would be action within seven days."

"Very good. These people are not yet tamed. When taking them on missions, the exact time must not be revealed in advance."

Samar abruptly stood up. "Then let's make our move tonight. The market hasn't closed yet."

Su Ha said no more and was about to turn around and lead the way for Samar when he suddenly felt a tightness on the back of his collar.

Samar leaped over, grabbed Su Ha by the back of his collar, and floated directly into the air.

The leaves in the jungle were startled and fluttered down in all directions.

Samar merely touched the leaves in mid-air with his toes, and his figure darted out at lightning speed, grabbing someone in his hand; his speed was still faster than sound.

Su Ha's eyes widened, his face twitched, and he instinctively channeled his energy throughout his body to strengthen his defenses.

He felt a sudden, loud noise in his ears, and then he couldn't hear anything anymore.

In the long silence, everything around seemed to be rushing by at an accelerated pace.

Things in the distance rapidly magnified in front of me, then moved to the sides and disappeared.

The jungle at night is like a green world, and he is freely flying through this green world.

Samar didn't need him to lead the way; even at high speeds, he could deduce Su Ha's route by following the slightest clues on the road.

In just a few minutes, he had already appeared above a hotel.

The hotel's four buildings are arranged in a U-shape, each only three stories high, but with a considerable number of rooms.

The hotel's exterior walls are faded and mottled, bearing the marks of age.

Samar crashed into the courtyard, sending a sonic boom blasting outwards in all directions.

All the windows in the hotel room shook violently within their frames and then shattered.

Glass shards flew into the room, and smaller items in the room were shaken and rolled around by the shockwave.

The forty-odd people who were assigned to the room reacted the fastest and came out to check.

As soon as someone reached the window, their pupils contracted, and they turned from advancing to retreating, preparing to escape.

These people thought that some kind of technological weapon had rushed into the courtyard and unleashed its power.

But upon closer inspection, all that was there was Samar holding Su Ha, with nothing else around, and one knew that this man was no match for him.

"My friend, do not panic!"

An extremely pungent, metallic smell emanated from Samar.

It's clearly a scent, but it doesn't seem to travel through the air.

Therefore, the unusual news spread to every corner of the hotel in an instant.

Whether they had just peeked out the window or were already preparing to escape, the smell assaulted their nostrils, causing a buzzing in their heads and a loss of strength in their bodies.

Those who wanted to escape suddenly lost their will to do so, but they did hear clearly Samar's statement.

"I'm the one who left my handprint on the cowhide, and I'm also the one who got Su Ha to invite everyone."

Samar's voice carried a clear hint of amusement.

"The moon is beautiful tonight. We should go and share the treasures of Baosheng Temple. If not tonight, when?"

Andrei, who was in one of the rooms, suddenly stiffened.

Cai Xinzhai had only gone to deliver the message not long ago.

Have they already requested aid from the Mystic Kingdom at the market? Or at least prepared for a evacuation?

I'm afraid it's too late.

What should we do then?

Andrei was filled with a thousand thoughts.

The other members of the gang had also come to their senses; some were breathing heavily, while others were excited, letting out a low shout, "Good!"

The operation was not announced in advance; instead, everyone was suddenly taken on the mission.

Although he seems distrustful of everyone, this is precisely the quality a cunning leader should possess.

Both powerful and cunning.

Having a leader like this is definitely a good thing when you're going to plunder.

Some evil sorcerers, upon seeing a living, Taboo expert before them, even considered joining his ranks afterward.

Even if I didn't want the treasure this time, and even if I had to sell myself, having such a backer would still be considered a win!

Andrei had already calmed down. What could he do? He had absolutely no ideas.

Then let's put on a good fake identity.

If we can manage to let our partner escape during the chaos of rushing into the market later, we'll be lucky.

"Then what are we waiting for?"

Someone shouted that.

Samar was not offended; he even gave the man a look of approval.

"Very well, then come with me!"

Under the moonlight, dozens of figures, without needing any carriages or horses, each used their own methods to slip out of the hotel.

Those who cultivate Mind Power are surrounded by hundreds of paper cranes, which lift them up. One of them is covered in blue, like a cloud of yin energy rather than a human. With a push of his feet, he leaps forward ten meters.

Some have ancestral bloodlines, some practice martial arts, and they are all incredibly agile.

Su Ha has been left behind and is running away on his own.

Samar went to the front, his body swaying as he spread his arms and gave a slight shake.

The smell of sulfur once again enveloped everyone.

This time, however, it didn't have any negative impact on them. Instead, it seemed to neutralize the strange aura they were exuding, making them colorless and odorless.

With so many people using their skills to travel, anyone with even a little cultivation nearby could sense something was amiss.

However, thanks to the cover of the sulfurous smell, Andrei was completely unaware that someone beside him was using Mind Power.

With his eyes closed, he could barely sense anyone moving around him.

Andrei sighed inwardly.

That market was in a terrible state.

(End of this chapter)