Eighteen Stars of Nocturnal Disaster
The cultivation of this short-haired Monastic was far above Xia Fei's, and he occupied the most advantageous position in the hall. If Xia Fei wanted to leave through the elevator or the stairs, he would first have to face his attacks.
If he were to recklessly break the window and escape, he would be surrounded by hundreds of guards. There might even be a control-type or speed-type ability user among these guards, and the danger level was no less than that of the short-haired Monastic.
Unknowingly, Xia Fei had been forced into a desperate situation, unable to advance or retreat.
All of a sudden, a rather strange smile appeared on Xia Fei's face. His finger lightly tapped on his spatial ring and something appeared in his hand.
The short-haired Monastic's expression changed drastically as he placed both his hands on his chest and asked in a deep voice, What are you holding in your hand?
Xia Fei lightly flipped his wrist to let the short-haired man see what he was holding.
Golden Cicada! The short-haired man growled in a low voice.
He was, of course, aware of the power of the Golden Cicada. A numbing sensation rose in his scalp as his ears buzzed. He had never imagined that Xia Fei would have such a heaven-defying super killing weapon in his hands.
"Using an ancient robot to kill a Monastic will bring you endless trouble! I believe you should be well aware of this, the short-haired man nervously said.
Xia Fei strolled over to the sofa and sat down. He took out a box of Hongtashan and a lighter from his spatial ring and lit a cigarette for himself.
Dont be nervous. The Golden Cicada is just a precaution. Im not planning on using such an expensive item on you. Youre been a spy by Old Ks side for many years, right? Xia Fei said casually as he blew out a ring of smoke.
The short-haired man furrowed his eyebrows. A minute ago, he was still contemplating how to kill Xia Fei, but now, he suddenly felt powerless. It was obvious that Xia Fei, who had the Golden Cicada, was far more frightening than the apprentice Adjudicator Xia Fei. The situation had been reversed in an instant, and now, it was the short-haired Monastic who was trying to figure out how to deal with this.
Two years and four months, the short-haired man said in a deep voice.
Heh, thats not easy. A mid-level Monastic actually became an old pirate's bodyguard for over two years, pretending to be a fool all day long. I believe that Old Ks must have something that you really want, something that you want at all costs, right?
The short-haired man nodded silently, not hiding anything.
As Xia Fei spoke, he used his eyes to scan the room. He remembered that Mountain Hawk had come out from the hidden room behind the bookshelf. If he could find the mechanism of the hidden room, he would have a higher level of confidence.
"If not for my appearance, I'm afraid that you would have continued hiding until you were completely confident of obtaining what you needed. Only then would you choose to act, but my appearance has disrupted all your plans. Old K's death has forced you to act immediately. Otherwise, your two years of meticulous planning will go down the drain."
Thats why you decisively killed that blond bodyguard and then tried to kill me before taking the item and running away, Xia Fei said as he walked over to the bookshelf and picked up a book, pretending to read it.
The short-haired man did not say a word. Xia Fei's analysis was exactly the same as his. Now that things had come to this, all he could do was remain unchanged.
Xia Fei's existence was a great threat to him. If he had the chance, he would not hesitate to kill Xia Fei, but the Golden Cicada in Xia Fei's hands made him very apprehensive.
"Thats why the one who should be the most worried right now isn't me but you!" Xia Fei coldly looked at the short-haired Monastic. "You don't want anyone to discover your motives, so you don't dare to cause too much of a commotion."
"Besides, my life won't be lost that easily." Xia Fei intentionally weighed the Golden Cicada in his hand. "I dont know why Mountain Hawk has returned. You should go deal with this problem first. We can discuss this later."
The short-haired man gritted his teeth and walked out the door.
"Remember, you might not be able to kill me, but I can definitely kill you," Xia Fei said very sinisterly. "Unless you're willing to take a gamble, but I can guarantee that if you do, you'll definitely lose."
The short-haired man was stunned. He pushed open the door and went downstairs with a gloomy expression.
After closing the door, Xia Fei immediately began to rummage through the bookshelf, hoping to find the mechanism.
That was when Phantom silently appeared in front of Xia Fei. "What you're doing is too risky. You should kill him immediately. That man's intent to kill is very strong. He won't let you go. You've only temporarily gained the upper hand."
Xia Fei sighed. "Do you think I don't want to kill him? The Golden Cicada needs some time to activate, and I can't kill him with my cultivation. What if he tries to fight me to the death? "
Though the Golden Cicada was extremely powerful, it needed at least thirty seconds to activate. If he were to use the Golden Cicada to kill this short-haired Monastic, he would definitely fight Xia Fei with all his might. Doing so would be very risky, and it was not the best choice.
He must also know the activation time of the Golden Cicada. If I'm not mistaken, he's definitely not willing to give up on not getting what he wants, so the two of us can form a delicate balance, with neither of us wanting to make the first move, Xia Fei said.
Phantom nodded repeatedly. To Xia Fei and that short-haired man, maintaining this sort of balance was obviously better than fighting each other to the point of mutual destruction. After all, neither of them was a fool, and unless it was absolutely necessary, they would not choose to go head-on against the other.
"Actually, I made a mistake just now. That guy didn't even notice where I was hiding, or else his hand wouldn't have gone for my face but my throat instead. There are only a few places in this hall where people can hide, so he must have randomly picked a place to attack. In the end, he managed to hit me, causing me to think that Breath Control had failed." Xia Fei shook his head as if he was somewhat dissatisfied with his miscalculation.
Phantom chuckled. "Breath Control doesn't just block your body; it also blocks the surrounding environment. Unless you're a super expert, there's no way you'll be able to discover it."
"You can't be blamed for that. Even I nearly fainted when he lunged at you, yet you were able to notice it so quickly. That means your judgment and thinking skills are pretty good," Phantom said in a praising tone.
There was a thick ancient book on the bookshelf. Its cover was wrapped in cowhide, and the top half was glossy and glossy. It was obvious that it had been frequently touched by someone.
Xia Fei curiously reached out and gently pulled on it. All of a sudden, the bookshelf parted, revealing a silver cylindrical elevator that led to who knew where.
Xia Fei thought for a moment before pulling on the book again, and the bookshelf quickly closed up again.
That was when the door opened, and the short-haired Monastic walked in with a person on his shoulder.
This person was none other than Mountain Hawk. His body was tied with countless thin threads, each one as fine and tough as a fishing line. His mouth was also tightly gagged.
Tossing Mountain Hawk onto the sofa, the short-haired man looked at Xia Fei and said, "We don't have much time. We need to discuss this."
Xia Fei nodded. "Alright."
"I only want one item. You can have the rest, including Old Ks ring with a huge storage space. We'll leave immediately after we're done distributing the items. Let's not report this to the headquarters. What do you think?"
"Not report this to the headquarters? Looks like the Monastic headquarters have no idea that he's hiding here with Old Ks. If that's the case, I won't have to worry about the Monastic Order finding out if I kill him, Xia Fei thought to himself.
Xia Fei smiled at that thought. "Alright, we'll do as you say."
Phantom furrowed his eyebrows. "Xia Fei, this man didn't even want the twenty-cubic-meter spatial ring and only wants one item. That means that the item he wants must be of unimaginable value."
Xia Fei said to Phantom in his mind, "I understand. He's willing to endure hardships for over two years just for this item. It shows just how much he desires it. If I were to openly fight with him for it, he might very well fight me to the death. Let's first see if this item is worth the risk or not. No matter how good an item is, you'll still need to be alive to use it. It's not worth it to lose your life for just one item. "
Xia Fei was determined to avoid conflict with this Monastic as much as possible and try to escape unscathed. However, if the item's value exceeded a certain range, Xia Fei would still take the risk.
The short-haired man walked into the bathroom, and after a while, he came out holding Old Ks head and hand, fresh blood splattering all over the place.
"You've already taken Old Ks ring?" asked the short-haired man.
Xia Fei lightly nodded.
"That's his collection from the past few decades. I'm sure you'll like it."
Though there was nothing wrong with what he said, Xia Fei still felt that something was off. As for what it was, Xia Fei could not figure it out.
The short-haired man used Old Ks eyes and hand to open the safe and carefully took out an exquisite metal box and a brown leather bag.
Placing these two items on the table, the short-haired man opened the bag and took out a pitch-black bead.
This bead was about the size of a billiard ball, and its entire body was sparkling and translucent. The room was suddenly filled with an eerie feeling that made Xia Fei very uncomfortable.
"Eighteen Stars of Nocturnal Disaster?!" Phantom's expression changed as he blurted out.
Xia Fei furrowed his brows, unsure why Phantom was so agitated.
"This item is an inauspicious item! With it, even a golden cicada will lose its effect! There's no time to explain. Get ready to escape! "Phantom was extremely agitated.
Xia Fei was stunned. For this bead to cause Phantom to be so agitated, it must be something extraordinary. He immediately became extremely alert, ready to deal with the worst-case scenario.
The short-haired man held the black bead in his palm, two flames igniting in his eyes. His expression became crazed as he used his other hand to open the box, only to see eighteen blood-red beads inside.
These beads were slightly smaller than the black bead, and they were the color of blood. Upon closer inspection, one would discover that there was blood constantly flowing within them, making one shudder.
The short-haired man was stunned for a moment, seemingly very confused. He gently picked up a blood-red bead and placed it next to the black bead to compare.
All of a sudden! Mountain Hawk, who was tied up like a dumpling on the sofa, went berserk. He desperately struggled, wanting to escape. The thin fishing line cut through his muscles and blood vessels, but he completely ignored it all, his eyes filled with despair.
"Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! "Phantom uttered the word 'hurry' three times as he crazily yelled," Escape immediately! Now! Now! "
Xia Fei did not hesitate, reaching out to pull the mechanism on the bookshelf. The bookshelf suddenly opened, revealing the elevator inside.
Xia Fei darted in and reached out to press the close button. He took one last glance at the two beads from the corner of his eye, only to see the red bead begin to brighten. The intense light was like a small sun, incomparably dazzling. That short-haired Monastic became even more confused.
This kind of escape elevator was designed for emergency situations. Be it its reaction speed or operation speed, it was as fast as lightning. From opening the door, to closing it, to going straight down, it had only taken less than a second. After all, in the event of an emergency, escaping as quickly as possible was the top priority.
* Bang! *
A loud sound suddenly rang out. There had been an explosion upstairs!
The elevator shook violently as it plunged down like a madman.
Xia Fei guessed that the steel cable controlling the elevator had been snapped by the explosion, and the elevator was now free falling!
The AI elevator sensed danger and shot out a large amount of foam from a corner, wrapping around Xia Fei.
The white foam did not dissipate after it was shot out. Instead, it rapidly became very elastic, and Xia Fei felt as if he was trapped in a pile of cotton.
* Bang! *
Thirty seconds later, the elevator slammed into the ground. The cylindrical elevator was made of a rigid alloy, so it was abnormally sturdy. It did not change its shape despite the huge impact and remained intact.
Xia Fei was wrapped in the elastic foam, so he did not suffer any injuries. However, the foam also isolated the air, making it difficult for him to breathe.
"The foam is specially designed to protect the passengers. Dont worry; they will melt in a few more seconds, and you will be able to breathe." Phantom comforted Xia Fei.
Sure enough, after three seconds, the foam turned into water and slowly flowed out from under Xia Fei's feet.
Xia Feis freefall for a full thirty seconds, and he had no idea how deep he was underground. That scene just now was truly thrilling. If not for the advanced security of the elevator, Xia Feis body would have been severely injured even if he did not die.
The elevator lost its power supply and turned pitch-black. Xia Fei turned on the microcomputer's illumination function.
"Phantom, how did you know that there would be an explosion?" Xia Fei asked with a sigh of relief.
"The explosion of the main body of the Eighteen Stars of Nocturnal Disaster paired with the Eighteen Stars of Blood Vengeance is already the lightest. That house probably no longer exists."
* Bang! *
Just as Spiritshadow finished speaking, another violent explosion occurred, causing the elevator to shake violently.
Despite being so far away, Xia Fei could still clearly feel the force of the explosion, which showed just how strong the tremors were.
Xia Fei did not dare to stay any longer. He used his Chasing Light to pry open the elevator door and walked out.
He saw that he was in a huge warehouse, which was brightly lit by countless lights.
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