infodatos Chapter 18: The Encounter
Chapter 18: The Encounter
Chapter 18 - 18: The EncounterThe setting sun cast long shadows of the old man and young girl along the path, their reflections stretching across the pond.
Tang Li'er, spending her first night outside, was brimming with excitement. In stark contrast, Tang Liu was cautious, holding his daughter's small hand tightly and scanning the surroundings like a
Fang Chang couldn't help but laugh internally.
These two seriously thought they could take me down for a soul ring?
He recalled his previous encounters with soul masters. The last group that dared to target him had almost been wiped out. Were it not for that meddling Titan Giant Ape, they'd have been dead already.
Extending one of his long legs, Fang Chang gently tapped Tang Liu's shoulder.
"Hey, pal, life is precious. Why risk it?"
Of course, all Tang Liu and Tang Li'er heard was a series of ominous hisses.
Despite Fang Chang's light touch, Tang Liu crumpled to the ground, paralyzed with fear.
Tang Li'er, blinking through her tears, finally realized her father was no match for the spider. Her unwavering belief in his invincibility shattered.
Fang Chang gave her a brief glance, then turned and walked away.
Though tempted to kill them, he ultimately decided against it. The girl's naïveté might prove useful in the future. Besides, he saw no benefit in wasting his energy on them now.
As Fang Chang disappeared into the distance, Tang Li'er watched him with a peculiar glint in her eyes.
Someday, I'll be just like him! she thought.
Being a spider-shaped soul master herself, she couldn't help but admire the power and grace of such a formidable soul beast.
It was a long time before Tang Liu snapped out of his daze. Grateful to be alive, he quickly pulled Tang Li'er along, retreating toward the forest's edge.
Meanwhile, far away, a grand convoy made its way toward Baishui City.
From within a golden carriage, an otherworldly beauty peered through a slightly raised curtain.
Outside the carriage, a knight clad in golden armor bowed deeply.
"Your Holiness, we should reach Baishui City by tomorrow morning."
The woman gave a silent nod, lowering the curtain again.