The Last Primal

Biting her lip gently, Tai Liu frowned and felt flustered. For a moment, she did not know how she should handle this.

The elderly uncle sighed internally as he saw her young mistress' struggle. She was in deep trouble, yet she couldn't offer any meaningful help. On one hand, they should clearly side with their own, regardless of the truth. Yet, they also couldn't act recklessly, they did need that young man's talents in the near future.

What to do? Even the elder didn't know the clear answer to that.

Tai Liu was a talent of Azure Myst Sect's younger generation. Brilliant and smart, there were few things that could be hidden from her. However, she lacked decisiveness and dominance.

There was no way for her to control the situation without those things!

"[Reptilian] Sigh… That man truly is…" The old man could not continue his line of thought. It was difficult for him to give an accurate evaluation of that person.

Although he looked like a meek and demure scholar on the surface, he exuded an air of dominance deep from his spine! With sharp methods, he was decisive to kill! Everything else aside, that particular trait alone would rank him as the top ten of the younger generation!

Suddenly, a familiar voice sounded from outside the building.

"[Reptilian] May I ask, who do you plan to kill?" The voice was calm, neither loud nor soft. However, it suppressed the chaos in the Main Hall.

Tai Liu shuddered and turned around with a flicker of joy in her eyes.

A raggedy, gray-robed young looking man strode in. The moment he entered the back hall, he swept a look with his golden cold gaze and the place went quiet instantly.

He radiated a fierce, ruthless aura.

It was a mighty aura. Although it was indescribable, it could suppress everything!

The young man, the answer to many questions that plagued the minds of many currently has finally returned!

The moment they saw him, everyone recalled the sight from the bloody battle on the long street and their courage weakened unconsciously. Everyone's gaze was on Aiden's nonchalant, smiling figure. They could only shudder as beneath that friendly calm illusion, a ruthless, cold-blooded murderer was hiding.

The old man could make out a hint of fear and awe in the eyes of the disciples.

Though he already knew that there were some problems when he sensed the waning, faint life signal coming from one of his captains, when he saw Madam Dara's weak state as she laid on the bed, the friendly look on Aiden's eyes suddenly vanished. His eyes flashed coldly and killing intent surged!

Before he could ask, Tai Liu hurriedly leaned over and whispered.

"[Reptilian] Aiden, I have to apologize to you. I was careless and did not send any sect disciples to watch over your friends. I truly had not expected that they would be attacked by someone from the Corpse Poison Sect. Much less in our territory…"

Aiden shook his head in silence with a dark expression. This matter was not Tai Liu's fault. If Madam Dara, who has great affinity with the Darkness could be caught off guard and poisoned even with Lady Pyre standing beside her, nothing would have changed even if these weak lizards playing with meager powers were assigned to accompany them. There would just be more casualties.

Although Tai Liu could not ascertain if Madam Dara was alive, Aiden had already cleared his seven orifices and could clearly hear a faint heartbeat coming from Xiaoning's chest.

Although Tai Liu could not ascertain if Madam Dara was alive, Aiden was clear that though she was in grave condition, she was at least stable now. The shared channel between him and all his captains were more than just for mere communication and sensing each other's rough locations.

Aiden could use it to actively channel his own [Soul Power] energy through it, and allow his System's minion to benefit from it. Besides aiding in their cultivation and assisting in growing their strengths, it could also be used to enhance their recuperation, as well as heal their soul's lighter injuries.

On his way here, Aiden had spent almost a quarter of his own reserves to actively channel his [Soul Power] energy through their connection, stabilizing her state.

Even her faint, barely noticeable heartbeat was gradually getting healthier, growing increasingly stronger.

In other words, Madam Dara's condition was turning for the better with each passing second.

Without saying a word, Aiden turned and calmly walked over to Lady Pyre and Madam Dara's side. Yet, he had barely taken a few steps when Juno Hian blocked his path in a flash, sneering provocatively.

"[Reptilian] Filthy commoner, you had better stop with that attitude!"

Juno Hian shouted, "It's true that your little b*tch of a servant is dead, but that was done by the Corpse Poison Sect! It has nothing to do with us! However, all of us witnessed your other slave killing our fellow disciple. Regarding that, you have to be accountable to Azure Myst Sect!"

"[Reptilian] Oh, is that so?" Aiden smiled, as he nodded. "Nicely done, great and efficient, Pyre!"

"[Reptilian] What did you just say? Juno Hian's eyes widened.

"[Reptilian] Get lost, wyrm!"

"[Reptilian] Y-you! H-how da-"

Suddenly Aiden's tone changed, from the previous calm and gentle, to a deep and thunderous roar. His eyes flared up with two hot burning golden gemstones. Before Juno Hian could even complete his sentence, Aiden right hand blurred and he slapped Juno Hian with the back of his hand.

The sheer force of the casual strike forced Juno Hian to be sent flying and crash against the far corner of the room, fainting instantly. His state of being was unknown.

The place fell into an uproar!

"[Reptilian] W-what is the meaning of this?!"

"[Reptilian] H-how dare you?!"

"[Reptilian] H-how arrogant!"

Many Azure Myst Sect disciples shouted emotionally. No matter what, Juno Hian was a disciple of their sect and his master was one of the elders. Tai Liu was the only one who was above him in status. He was not somebody that an outsider like Aiden could compare to in their eyes.

Tai Liu could clearly see that although Juno Hian's cheeks were swollen, he had merely fainted and did not sustain any severe injuries. Given Aiden's strength, if he truly wanted to kill in that distance, Juno Hian's head would have been smashed by that single slap!

What this meant was simple. Aiden had already shown mercy and given her face in this matter.

Understanding this, Tai Liu took a deep breath of air and declared in a solemn tone of voice. "[Reptilian] Silence!"

"[Reptilian] B-but Young Master, he's only an outsider! How can he act so brazenly in our territory!"

"[Reptilian] That's right! He would have been killed by Crystal Palace and Malefic Demons Clan long ago if not for the protection of Our Azure Myst Sect!"

"[Reptilian] Not just those two! It seems all the other big shots are standing up against this arrogant youngster! The High Priest and his church of crazies… and now, even the Corpse Poison Sect seems to be on the move!"

In the crowd, voices of dissent against the young outsider continued sounding incessantly. Despite their Young Master's command, the young disciples were restless and aggrieved.

"[Reptilian] SILENCE! THE YOUNG MASTER HAS SPOKEN!" With a dark gaze, the old man suddenly shouted.

Although he was old with wrinkled, pale scaled skin, his eyes were still bright and exuded a sense of authority. The chaotic place quietened gradually.

All the Azure Myst Sect disciples knew very well about the background of the old man before them.

It was possible that they might protest against Tai Liu's decisions. However, even if the masses disagreed with the old man, the most they would do would be to grumble a little internally.

Tai Liu said deeply. "[Reptilian] This matter will definitely be accounted for in a bit. Everyone, please quieten down."

After a brief pause, Tai Liu called back Aiden and frowned, "Your friend is afflicted with the famed and feared Violet Haze Flower Poison, one of the most dangerous toxins of the Corpse Poison Sect. Be careful, the poison is extremely toxic and it's easy for you to get tainted if you are careless."

Aiden nodded in response and walked to Madam Dara's side.

"[Reptilian] M-master… I…" Lady Pyre lowered her head as she muttered, feeling a little guilty.

Aiden smield at her and patted Lady Pyre on the head while shaking his own. "[Reptilian] Not to worry, this is not your fault."

If it was an ordinary assassination attempt, there was no way it would have gotten past Madam Dara, much less Lady Pyre. However, the Corpse Poison Sect disciples were way too scheming and there was no way to guard against them.

In that short while, Madam Dara's expression had gotten much better. In fact, her cheeks were now redder and her heartbeat was getting stronger.

Her condition was improving.

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