Chapter 521 “Third Cave Tunnel (p2)”

There should be no reason for the North Qing team to lose someone this early on in the Star Cave Venture, especially when they are operating on their own home turf.

Now this left Cong Lu in an odd state of mind. The captain of the royal guard was definitely taken aback by the question that came right out of the blue, but he’s more worried about the answer he’s about to give after noticing that frosty look in the boy’s face at this point. They’ve known each since they were kids so Feng Shen’s every move won’t be missed by this royal guard captain.

“Hoho, I can answer that in Captain Cong’s stead. When the North Qing’s team entered the cave tunnel, one of their members had left in the beginning, claiming they are unwell.” The voice had a hair-raising effect to any whom listened to it.

Turning over, everyone’s attention soon fell upon the third party that was coming out from the other tunnel. This was the Kai Jiang Manor’s team and they were being led by none other than Chen Minzhi, the demonic being that’s currently disguising himself as a human.

Now this was a troubling turn of event for Hong Ming Yue’s team. The ice beauty had originally intended to score it big in the third cave tunnel after coming here, but after witnessing how strong the North Qing and Kai Jiang Manor’s lineups were, her confidence was starting to sway for the worse.

“Oh don’t look at me like that dear Phoenix Lord, I merely saw what happened by coincidence. Pity though the gentleman was sporting a hooded gown, otherwise I could’ve seen his face as a result. However, I did see the person disappearing after using a blank jade tablet in hand. If I’m not mistaken, it’s the same as the one issued by the Dan Palace, just that it’s not engraved with a number like the ones we received at the entrance.” Retracting his gaze from everyone, Chen Minzhi puts on the air of someone urgently waiting for everyone to fall into a fight.

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This revelation sent the royal guard captain into a panic. Cong Lu knew exactly what the man was indicating too. Among the people in his party, Xue Pian Ran definitely has one and he too has seen some before!

“Dao Nu, we’re leaving.” That said, Feng Shen immediately turns back for the direction in which he came from.

If Cong Lu was intent on protecting that said person then his only recourse was to seek out the individual on his own, with or without his friends help.

“Hold on Phoenix Lord, I’m afraid you can’t leave yet.” Swinging in front of the boy, Chen Minzhi blocks the path without a clear reason why.

“What is the meaning of this?” The boy’s voice has lost all its patience and showed off a hint of intimidating flavor.

“I believe Captain Cong is thinking the same thing as I am. In fact, none can leave here until we are finished.” Saying no more, Chen Minzhi then brings out a jade piece from his sleeve. The item was the same as the tablets they used to enter, just that it’s been cut in half.

As it turns out, Cong Lu also had one in his possession so the royal guard captain could guess exactly what the opposition meant by none could leave. Unless they combined both pieces together, neither party could advance less they do.

“Sir Minzhi, even if that is the case, what difference is there between me staying or not?” Feng Shen’s expression grew stern and harsh.

“Of course there is a difference.” Flipping the half piece over, he reveals the reason why….

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