Translator: Sparrow Translations Editor: Sparrow Translations
Li Li crept noiselessly into the forest. Once he was sure that nobody was tailing him, Li Li dashed into the forest depths. The spy had received a message from his superior earlier, to leave a secret code every time there was an opportunity to when in the remains.
Honestly speaking, with a remains this immense, it was hard not to be seen. All they could ensure was to do their best and leave the rest to heaven’s will. Whether able to link up was ultimately up to chance.
He could only leave a code at every place he had been to, to increase the probability of the secret code being picked up. Now, there were no other communications means more technologically advanced upon entering the remains. He could only rely on this ancient method.
However, simply because this ancient method had a low probability of success did not mean that failure was guaranteed. At times, success or failure depends on the smallest details. Who knows if a tiny little sign would result in the turning of tables?
What they should do was to perform the minutest task well, and only then can they speak of leaving the rest to heaven’s will.
In fact, they had previously thought of firing signal flares, and Li Li even had a 3D printer with him to produce a signal gun which can pass through security checks. The problem was he had entered with the students of Daoyuan Class and the Heavenly Network. How could he fire the signal flare? Even if he did, those who would come running would not be his comrades but the guys from the Heavenly Network…
Actually, signal flares were merely back-up means as they were highly unsafe. The organization had already begun their research for greater ease of communication in the remains, but this would take time.
Moreover, the remains this time was special. The signal flare fired would either hit the thick vegetation or not be seen even if it manages to fly up into the sky…
To tell the truth, snatching the Matrix Eye was, to the spies, a task which required much luck. Their superior had also ordered them not to be too concerned with getting their hands on it, but continue their cover so as to hopefully obtain information of greater value in the future.
A spy’s true responsibility was actually undercover work and intelligence, and not to steal anything. There was no point in jeopardizing the overall mission by going for a task with a low rate of success. This is the big picture mentality of a country’s machinery.
Li Li found a big tree which strategic location was carefully considered. Its surrounding was relatively empty and was the kind that people would usually past when picking a route from behind.
He squatted down and carved three strange symbols onto the root of the tree, representing, repectively, his codename, number of enemies he was travelling with and the number of days he had been in the remains.
The secret signs belong to no dictionary and would be taken as random scrawls by any normal person. It was almost impossible to tell that they were secret codes.
Just as Li Li was about to stand up in satisfaction, he suddenly heard a chuckle from behind, “What are you carving?”
“From Nozo Min’s distress, +599!”
Since when was there someone standing behind him!
He gave a start, but feigned nonchalance as he stood up and looked behind. Isn’t this the crazy Daoyuan Class student who though he was in some World War Two anti-Japanese film and enjoys plucking the teeth of wild animals?
Hmm, so many prefixes?
Li Li feigned a nonchalant smile, “I was bored and decide to come test the firmness of the tree roots. What if we have to clear the trees one day? I, as a teacher, have to take preventive measures.”
“Oh,” Lu Shu nodded. “Sir, let me have a try too.”
Li Li’s brows furrowed, then he gave another careless smile, “Give it a try then.”
“From Nozo Min’s distress, +99…”
Li Li toyed with the idea of doing away with this student there and then. Once Lu Shu squat down, he could run a sword through him without anyone knowing. Furthermore, even though this newcomer to the group had a large presence, he doubted that anyone would go to great length to find him should anything happen.
It was turning dark soon. Once night comes, his body would be sucked beneath the roots of the tree and who could ever find him then?
Wang Xinkai was a man who value stability. Li Li doubted that he would risk the danger and attempt a search for Lu Shu.
However, as his hand grasped the sword hilt, Lu Shu went motionless.
Li Li was momentarily stunned, “Why haven’t you try?”
Lu Shu chuckled, “Sir, please lend me your sword. How can I try empty-handed?”
“From Nozo Min’s distress, +199…”
His plan has gone slightly awry. Li Li furrowed his brows, could this student be trying to steal my sword? However, on second thought, this sounded laughable. Wasn’t he but a normal Daoyuan Class student? How could he be suspecting Li Li’s identity?
He gave a wide smile as he handed the sword to Lu Shu. Li Li had decided not to make any move for now. Without his long sword, he was not confident of killing Lu Shu. Even with the sword in hand, Li Li was not certain that he would not only injure Lu Shu and send him fleeing back into the clearing.
To be honest, Li Li had been observing when Lu Shu plucked the teeth out of the wild animals earlier. This self-professed Class E power system Awakened student would not be easy to deal with.
At the very least, Class C and before would be very difficult for Li Li. He was not incapable of a direct duel, but he could not be sure of killing Lu Shu.
This place was still quite a distance from the clearing.
Upon handing over the sword, Li Li was not too concerned, until he saw Lu Shu defacing his secret signs with a few slashes of the sword.
Lu Shu turned around and laughed, “Haha, the roots are indeed strong.”
Haha your sister! Do you know how long I spent carving the signs?!
“From Nozo Min’s distress, +999!”
Li Li suddenly felt his breath quickening; his hands were quivering from anger…
“Lu Shu, my student, kindly return my sword, could you?” Li Li smiled amicably. He wanted nothing more than to get back his sword and kill this guy right now.
“Oh!” Lu Shu handed over the sword and Li Li reached over to receive it, his countenance kindly…
More than ten seconds later, Li Li sucked in a deep breath, “Loosen your grip…”
“From Nozo Min’s distress, +999!”
The sword was obviously being handed over, yet when it was in Li Li’s hand, he could not remove it from Lu Shu’s grasp. He realized with a shock that this guy’s strength is much greater than his!
Lu Shu seemed not to return the sword, before suddenly releasing it, causing Li Li, who had been tugging it hard, to stumble and almost fall.
He suddenly felt that the was a need to find a chance to kill this person. Now was not the time, his strength was no match for Lu Shu’s…
Only that Lu Shu had suddenly appeared behind him, and also destroyed his secret code…
It was not a good feeling. No matter whether Lu Shu really suspected his identity, he would rather a wrong kill than to let an enemy run free!
No need to be anxious. He knew more ways to kill a person than simply through using force. Before the recovery of magical energy, there existed so many ways to surreptitiously kill!
Just wait for tonight!