Chapter 211

Chapter 211: Blood-traced Cat

Translator: JL Editor: CakeHermit

"Stay behind and rest at the training hall if you are feeling unwell . " Shi Xueman glanced at Ai Hui, and her tone conveyed that she had no confidence in Ai Hui’s current condition .

Not only Shi Xueman, everyone could see that something was not right with Ai Hui .

His steps were empty, unstable, and not the least bit agile like they were in the former days .

The more capable someone is, the better they are at controlling their strength and gauging the distance . All of these meticulous traits seep into different aspects of their daily life . For example, the pace that they walk is even more uniform than by using a ruler to measure each step . Their sense of rhythm enables them to always be in their optimal condition . They are conditioned to be able to relax, but at the next moment they can give a fatal blow .

All of these special traits could easily be seen on Ai Hui in the past .

However, the current Ai Hui seemed to be a completely different person . His steps were uneven and he was staggering from side to side; he looked like a mess . One would even wonder if he was going to trip over his own shoes .

Duanmu Huanghun shot Ai Hui a glance and said indifferently, "Do not try to be a hero and become a hindrance to us later . "

He laughed madly in his heart . Ha ha ha, he could finally use such a tone to talk to him!

At that moment, Duanmu Huanghun was more than happy . How long had it been since he was awaiting such a day?

Ever since meeting that scoundrel, Duanmu Huanghun constantly found himself at a disadvantageous position . Even if his capability was stronger, he would still be defeated by that scoundrel . In a state of muddle, he was healed by that chap . In a state of muddle, he was saved by that chap . In a state of muddle, he owed a huge debt to that chap .

Duanmu Huanghun felt that the only reason he had not gone bonkers was due to his strong willpower .

If Duanmu Huanghun had not made clear why Ai Hui was leading before the blood battle, the performance that Ai Hui exhibited after the blood battle was at another extreme end . It was so strong that it was hard to contest against .

Duanmu Huanghun did not retreat . He had never once given up on his pride .

Indeed he was someone with strong willpower .

He finally managed to defeat Ai Hui . He gave an exhale and he felt that his mood could not get any better than this . Even his steps seemed to be flying .

He felt that this was a turning point in his life . From this day onwards, he would start to surpass Ai Hui in all aspects .

He was destined to be the final victor!

Duanmu Huanghun lifted his head arrogantly, like a victorious hero that had just returned from a battle .

"When will you return the money?"

Ai Hui’s question caught Duanmu Huanghun by surprise . It was like shooting a fatal arrow which stabbed Duanmu Huanghun directly in the heart .

Duanmu Huanghun’s expression froze .

"Could it be that you are not planning to return it? Let me tell you this: while there are many matters between us, you still need to return what you owe . " Ai Hui’s tone was filled with suspicion . Duanmu Huanghun felt humiliated . When the gaze of the others fell on him, his face heated up .

He wanted to rush forward and punch Ai Hui . However, he still had his pride, so he forced the words out of his mouth . "I will return it to you once we are out of the Induction Ground . "

"You have said this many times . " Ai Hui curled his lips, his face filled with despise .

Duanmu Huanghun wished that he could dig a hole and hide . Despite being familiar with all of them, he was still ashamed when he was asked to return the money in front of everyone .

Damn it, why didn’t he have money? Poor Duanmu Huanghun was unaware that Ai Hui’s mindset had rubbed off on him .

Shi Xueman almost laughed at Ai Hui’s righteous and shameless look . She too wanted to ask when Ai Hui would return her money . However, given that she would expose her identity as the girl from the noodle store, she restrained herself .

Ai Hui became more carefree after jeering at Duanmu Huanghun .

There was indeed something queer about his condition .

He felt that he was disorientated, and he was swaying while walking . It was mostly due to his sky palace . His sky palace was almost filled to the brim and it was jam-packed with the elemental energy . His brain seemed to be filled with water . Even a minute move would make it sway .

When the elemental energy within his head swayed, Ai Hui would also sway about .

In the past, he had experienced situations where he was unable to control his body . However, this was the first time that he experienced such a situation . While he was unable to control his actions in the past, he was still in a stable state of mind .

However, a slight movement now would also send his world spinning .

"Ai Hui, sorry," Lou Lan said softly, in a tone filled with regret . He did not expect such a situation to occur . He did not know what to do regarding the situation with Ai Hui’s body either .

"Lou Lan, you did not make any mistakes . You need not apologise," Ai Hui said firmly, and she continued nonchalantly," It is just a small trial; it is a good thing"

"Ai Hui, really?" Lou Lan opened his eyes wide and was somewhat surprised .

"Of course . " With a deep expression, Ai Hui continued, "For such an unusual person like myself, there will definitely be some aspects that are unusual as well . There is nothing strange . "

"Ai Hui is the best!" Lou Lan cheered .

Not only Lou Lan, the rest of the people suddenly saw the light . They felt that Ai Hui was right . In their eyes, Ai Hui was never normal . There were many aspects of him that were not seen on the others . As such, it was common for him to have some difference in the process of achieving the Eight Palaces Completion .

Shi Xueman was convinced by such reasoning . There were many aspects of Ai Hui that she was unable to explain . Adding another aspect that she was unable to explain was nothing strange .

Duanmu Huanghun did not know why, but he suddenly felt threatened . His victory did not seem too stable suddenly . It seemed like it would be taken away from him any time .

He could not wait to start training and he would not let Ai Hui make a comeback .

"Ai Hui, there are blood-traced fiends in that direction . "

Lou Lan suddenly stopped and pointed to the street on the right . Everyone tensed up immediately .

Their goal for this expedition was to kill the blood-traced fiends .

The report on the blood crystal had been handed over to the mayor residence . While the mayor residence was distributing the rewards, everyone came to a unanimous decision to kill the blood-traced fiends . The purpose of the blood crystal was starting to come to light, and everyone’s strength had increased tremendously . The blood-traced fiends were now like dire beasts to them .

The blood crystal could increase elemental energy and could be used to create defense weapons .

The situation had changed . Previously, they were unable to gain any benefits from battling with the blood-traced fiends . Now they were able to obtain the blood crystals, and in turn, the blood crystals would increase their capability .

In other words, the appearance of the blood crystals increased their likelihood of survival .

Ai Hui was shocked and surprised that Lou Lan could detect the blood-traced fiends from such a far distance . Lou Lan was unable to do this previously . But he did not question it too much . It was not unusual given that Lou Lan had researched the blood crystal and discovered the characteristics of the blood-traced fiends .

Lou Lan was an all-purpose sand puppet .

Fatty walked to the front of the troop . He was in high spirits and felt that he had limitless strength . Amongst the people, his base level had increased the most . He had already attained seven palaces and was not far off from attaining the Eight Palaces Completion .

However, his increase in base level was aided by external forces like Lou Lan’s elemental energy soup, chili fire oil, etc . It was not due to his training . While his base level was high, his battle capability was low .

Thank goodness he was only required to defend . The higher base level had an obvious effect on his strength . The heavy shield on his hand seemed as light as a feather .

Except for Shi Xueman, Sang Zhijun, and Duanmu Huanghun, the rest of them were more or less confronted with the same problem . Of course, Ai Hui was the worst off .

After the row of them treaded cautiously for around 300 metres, they saw a blood-traced fiend .

A red blood-traced cat was gnawing on the carcass on the floor . Upon seeing Ai Hui and the rest, it raised its head . The blood-traced cat was much bigger than the average cat; it looked like a leopard . Its four limbs were thick and solid, its red fur emitted a bewitching luster, and the black blood traces decorated its whole body . The scarlet red cat stared coldly at them .

"Nine blood traces," Ai Hui said softly . His eyes were still sharp and he could clearly see the number of blood traces at one glance .

Everyone exhaled in relief . The blood worm that they killed had nine blood traces as well . They had successfully killed one . Furthermore, their strength had increased, so they shouldn’t be at a disadvantage .

The blood-traced cat no longer looked at the carcass . Instead, it walked slowly towards Ai Hui and team .

It lifted up its tail and walked measuredly and gracefully .

Suddenly, it disappeared in front of everyone’s eyes .

"Fatty!" Ai Hui bellowed urgently .

Bang!

The shield on Fatty’s hand was split into pieces, like it had been hit by a hammar . The pieces flew all around . Fatty’s cowardly character saved his life . He was used to hiding completely behind the heavy shield, and he never exposed his head .

Fatty was frightened stiff by the huge display of strength and shattered shield . He did not have any intention to resist and he followed the source of strength and rolled around on the floor .

Fatty was like a ball being kicked around . In one breath, he rolled towards Ai Hui . The blood had left his face and his face was pale; he was terrified .

Not only Fatty was scared out of his wits, everyone was frightened .

The blood-traced cat landed on the floor steadily . Despite its huge figure, it was nimble and light on its feet .

Fatty had just increased his base level, so his strength was two times higher than usual . Yet he did not manage to withstand the impact when the blood-traced cat pounced . The iron shield, which was invincible in everyone’s eyes, was also shattered into pieces . That pounce was simply too formidable, so everyone was intimidated .

Both Ai Hui and Shi Xueman had nasty expressions .

While the blood-traced cat was smaller than the blood-traced worm, it was much more dangerous and threatening .

It was as fast as lightning and was extremely deadly . Only a few clearly saw the leap it did . The reason why it could create such an impact was due to its astonishing speed . Due to that scarily fast speed, a simple move could easily become a killer move .

Furthermore, it was extremely agile . It immediately landed on the lamppost after it leaped .

But what Ai Hui was most afraid of was that this blood-traced cat was very crafty .

Those ice-cold eyes were emotionless, yet it was smarter than any of the blood-traced fiends that Ai Hui had seen before . It was also cunning . That leap was a show of strength . The blood-traced cat was also testing the waters .

It stayed a distance away from Ai Hui . It looked at them coldly, and unlike the rest of the blood-traced fiends, it did not rush towards them without a care in the world .

Ai Hui knew that they had met an opponent that was hard to deal with .