allendalepharm Chapter 98 Qin Ming's Worries
Chapter 98 Qin Ming's Worries
"The Star Luo Empire?" Qin Ming frowned, his gaze carrying a hint of hostility. If Xiao Yan hadn't been quick-witted and managed to escape danger on his own, then he, as the accompanying teacher, would have been held responsible. He never expected that the Star Luo Empire's spies would dare to show up in broad daylight, and that they would target Xiao Yan, a student of the Heaven Dou Academy.
"They thought I was going to die, so they talked a lot and managed to get information out of me," Xiao Yan explained.
He protected Xiao Yan by his side. Having just escaped from the opponent's soul master illusion, he was even more cautious.
After all, according to Xiao Yan, the opponent fled the scene immediately after failing to strike.
It's hard to guarantee that they won't return here again, so Qin Ming has to be on guard. He was already very close to Xiao Yan just now, but he still fell for their trick, which means that their methods are indeed undetectable.
"No, in that case, we need to consult the academy and ask the Dream Education Committee first." Qin Ming made up his mind. In the current situation, he, as a Soul Emperor, simply couldn't protect Xiao Yan.
However, Xiao Yan shook his head.
"Xiao Yan, listen to your teacher. Those two were clearly Soul Kings, yet they still managed to restrain me, preventing me from protecting you. Now, let's see what the Dream Education Committee says. Given how bad this situation is, they'll probably consult the Snow Empress. This assassin's attack was clearly targeted and purposeful. It's too dangerous right now; your teacher can't take you on this risk." Qin Ming placed his hand on Xiao Yan's shoulder, speaking with righteous indignation and deep concern.
"Don't worry, Teacher Qin. These two spies from Xingluo are clearly not skilled in assassination. One has a spirit-type martial soul, and the other is an agility-type soul master, both of whom are suitable for intelligence gathering. If they really wanted to kill me, it was probably a last-minute decision made on orders. As for the reason, they probably heard rumors about my outstanding performance in the selection competition and are worried that I might serve Tiandou in the future. Since they failed this time, according to their logic, Tiandou will definitely strengthen its protection of me. They probably won't allow a Soul Douluo-level soul master to be harmed in Tiandou, as that would be a significant loss for them. So, in my opinion, there's no need to worry."
Xiao Yan's words were not without reason, but the main reason was that both Soul Kings had died at his hands. The assassination by the two assassins was definitely related to Dai Mubai. Since they were both dead, Xingluo's current task was not to study how to deal with him, but to focus their attention on Dai Mubai.
While he himself was in a prominent position, he had not yet fully matured, and everything was subject to change. As for Dai Mubai, who was merely the Third Prince, he would likely suffer a terrible price.
Thinking about this, Xiao Yan suddenly realized that he had been too lenient with these Shrek students.
"You..." Qin Ming's expression was obviously somewhat helpless. Looking at Xiao Yan walking forward with a relaxed expression, he had no choice but to let him be. After all, even if he went back to the academy to report the situation first, Xiao Yan would still have to go out. He couldn't stay in the academy forever.
"Alright, but be careful. If you notice anything unusual immediately, it's okay to alert them, just don't get hurt yourself."
Since Xiao Yan was unaffected by the mental-type Soul Master, his mastery of mental power had clearly surpassed his own. Moreover, Qin Ming had been observing the special training that the Dream Education Committee had conducted on them using the Black Demon Martial Soul, so he naturally knew Xiao Yan's level. Therefore, he only gave him careful instructions.
His immediate goal was not to apprehend the assassin, but simply to ensure Xiao Yan's safety.
"Okay, Teacher Qin." Xiao Yan nodded.
"So it seems that the one who harmed Master Yanxiao was also a spy from Xingluo." Qin Ming clenched his fist as he thought of this. Although he had anticipated that his disciple might not have a good ending after attacking someone else's master, Qin Ming had indeed been too arrogant.
"It seems you'll have to teach them a lesson in this national competition."
"No, Teacher Qin, the methods used in these two instances are completely different," Xiao Yan denied.
"Think about it, the one who made the move in Notting City didn't leave any trace of his martial spirit at the scene. This was naturally partly because he took advantage of Mr. Yan Xiao's lower soul power, and partly to avoid exposing himself. On the other hand, the two who attacked this time were swift in their actions, as if they had been lying in wait for a long time and were unwilling to continue waiting. That's why they chose to attack me even with you by their side. It's clearly not an order from a management level."
"So what do you mean?" Hearing Xiao Yan's analysis, Qin Ming nodded approvingly. It wasn't that Xiao Yan's ideas were particularly insightful, but that he could still analyze the situation so calmly when his mentor was injured was truly unique in Qin Ming's eyes.
Looking at the boy, who was no more than ten years old, Qin Ming thought to himself that he was too calm.
"What I mean, of course, is where we're headed now." Xiao Yan walked ahead, paused deliberately, turned back to look at Qin Ming, and still had a smile on his face.
"Using an ordinary fire to cover up the situation clearly shows that the other party is trying to kill people without offending them. Since the Spirit Hall was in charge of the on-site investigation, this conclusion is just a matter of a word from the higher-ups."
Qin Ming's heart tightened immediately. He had an answer in his mind. He felt that Xiao Yan did not come to this conclusion after learning the identities of the two Star Luo spies, but had already had this idea from the beginning. If that was the case, why did he still decide to go to the Spirit Hall in Tian Dou City without hesitation? Why was he so fearless?
As he was thinking, Qin Ming's gaze involuntarily fell on the pink ball on Xiao Yan's head. For no reason, looking at Xiao Yan's martial spirit, he also felt a strange sense of peace.
I can't explain why.
However, Qin Ming did not intend to stop Xiao Yan. He knew that the young man in front of him had his own principles no matter what he did, and he did not need to worry about him too much. As a teacher, his job was to protect Xiao Yan's safety as a Soul Emperor-level Soul Master.
It's unclear how much time has passed, but Xiao Yan and Qin Ming should have arrived at Tian Dou City on foot by now.
A figure suddenly appeared in the air, riding on a flying sword. He frowned as he looked at the scorched soil on the ground, burned black by the Tyrannosaurus's flames, and then leaped down.
He leaned forward, pressing his hands to the ground, a look of surprise in his eyes.
He had just been following beside Xiao Yan, listening to Qin Ming and Xiao Yan talk about the Star Luo assassins.
His return to the scene was simply an attempt to find the two spies based on the residual soul energy fluctuations at the scene.
But when he arrived at the scene, he couldn't help but shake his head and mutter to himself, "If it's really as Qin Ming said, and he didn't make a move, then did Xiao Yan alone kill two Soul King level Soul Masters?"