《My Last Hunt》


 Chapter 1: Prologue

    Chapter 1: Prologue


    Old Hag


    Today had been just another usual day for him. Qiao Tai felt greatly tired out after taking long lectures in the university and now he was going back home.


    Inside his head he calcted the time left to reach home. He wondered whether he should buy a wrist watch after getting pay at the end of the month. But then he shrugged of the thought and instead he decided to buy a baby shirt for his younger brother. He loved his younger brother immensely.


    Before his father had breathed hisst on the hospital bed, he had handed the responsibility of taking care of his younger seven-year-old brother to Qiao. And from then on, he had been following his promise. He took care of all his needs and made sure that he got the best Qiao could get for him.


    There were times when it all seemed stressful and he would be frustrated. He would visit game parlors and vent out his feeling there at other yers. But at the end of the day he just wanted to see his brother smile.


    Today was much better as he would soon get his part-time job''s payment. He would never greet his brother with a down face, lest he made him worry unnecessarily. As he walked down the familiarne, he eased up his expression.


    His home was just next street, so he slowed down his pace. Taking a deep, calm breath he continued forward when he saw a stranger in front of him.


    An old woman was walking the same street, she was carrying a present box while her hands were shaking. It looked she was too old to walk the distance.


    When she saw Qiao walking over at a slow pace and she called him. Qiao turned to see the old woman.


    "Son, can you render a small help to this old woman?" she pleaded.


    Qiao had just calmed down and cheered up a little bit when this request came out of nowhere, so he dryly asked, "What is it?"


    He was never that popr in helping the needy, nor did he have any such ns for the future life. But for this once, he asked someone what was it that he could help with?


    Qiao usually never meddled with the needs of other people. Others had never treated him with any preference or kindness. In fact most of the time, he was bullied and made aughingstock. It made him feel helpless. And he did not like that feeling.


    But just this once he supposed nothing could go wrong, so he asked.


    The old woman extended a box toward him with shaking hands, "The shop at the corner, can you send this box there?" she again pleaded.


    Qiao thought for a while and took the box. He was going the same direction and from the corner he could simply hand over the box and be done with it. It should not be a problem, he thought.


    When he took the box, the old woman spoke some good words for him but he did not respond.


    He was gettingte and if he did not reach on time, first of all his younger brother would be starving after returning from school. And he would also gette for his part-time job.


    He looked at the box, it seemed the old woman still remembered some of her rtives and wanted to send them this parcel.


    When he reached the shop, a man was looking at him. It was strange that despite walking through thisne all these years, he never happened to see this particr shopkeeper.


    As soon as he extended his hand to give the parcel to the shopkeeper, it felt that something invisible suddenly gulped the shop, not only that, but it seemed as if the surroundings were getting sucked into it.


    He could only focus on the hystericalughter that resounded inside his mind. His focus was waning and he could not see clearly.


    He thought for a moment maybe someone was pranking him and they would stop soon. But he could not have been more wrong. A suffocating feeling started to encroach him. He lost the feeling in his legs, then his hands. It slowly spread to his chest and was approaching his head.


    Fear engulfed him as he stood there, not aware of his surroundings and unable to do anything. The feeling of being helpless again erupted in him, as he realized that he could do nothing to resolve this crisis.


    His mind suddenly remembered the old woman and he cursed her, "Old hag" through gritted teeth. He wanted to shout out and curse her but no voice came out.


    He simply was too weak to stop what was happening, he was being pulled by some strong force and he could not go against it.


    In his panic all he could do was to close his eyes and hope that this nightmare would end, hopefully leaving him alive.


    One thought resounded in his mind as all this happened.


    It turned out that his good deed returned back like a curse.


    "Screw you old hag" he shouted in his mind before facing the worst.

 Chapter 2: Curse The Bullsh*t Curse For The Circumstances Or Fight Back

    Chapter 2: Curse The Bullsh*t Curse For The Circumstances Or Fight Back


    But then, everything returned to normal as if nothing had ever changed. Qiao grasped for breath as he turned towards the shop, only to find the man missing. The strange force that had been pulling him had disappeared.


    He rushed to the street to look for the Old hag, but she was nowhere to be seen either.


    Calming himself for a sec, Qiao then rushed towards his home to check up on his younger brother. He was scared something might have happened to him.


    "Oh you still have time to worry about your sibling huh. Well then it''s settled. You will follow my arrangement and if you don''t your brother dies. Or worse I will kill you in front of him" A strange and eerie voice suddenly appeared in his mind.


    Qiao was scared as he looked around, but no one was there. He again moved forward, but


    *CRASH*


    A ruthless force almost dragged him toward the building and he closed his eyes in fright. What else was there left to expect at this moment. Some crazy invisible force was bent on killing him by smashing him against the building and he could do nothing against it. This was hisst thought before his brain went numb.


    Yes


    It went numb.


    At that moment a portal appeared on the side of the building and the remaining senses in his body gave some signs that he was not going to die.


    The skyscrapers disappeared and the city turned into jungle. He opened his eyes and sure enough, he had appeared in some ce totally random. What the hell happened at the moment he closed his eyes? He cursed in his mind.


    Today was a bad day. Truly shackling things were happening with him.


    He was returning home from a tiring day at university, but out of nowhere he had ended up in this strange situation. He looked around only to find it even confusing. If not for that old hag, it would be all fine.


    "Since you are currently a zero level, you will be killing a level one monster in your first quest," the same voice warned him, ringing inside his head.


    ....


    A team of the hunters stood outside a cave entrance waiting for thest member to appear. They were informed that a new person will join them at thest minute.


    The team only consisted of three people who were wearing rugged leathers. They belong to the smallest guild of the region, and this world waspletely different.


    This was not a world for the weak.


    Only thews of Jungle work here.


    Strongest guilds ruled over with their power.


    Might is right is the only motto for people to live by here.


    The strong devoured the weak.


    In such a ce, chaos reigned most of the time. The monsters birthed by nature were the major cause of disturbance usually, so whoever wanted to make a living should know how to hunt or how to work under the orders of the hunters guilds.


    "How long do we need to wait for this newbie?" the patience of the hunters was temperamental. Bluntly speaking, they have lower patience than a hungry lion who chases his hunt to fill its stomach.


    "I have no idea, the newbies are always this irresponsible. I have some experience with newbies but I do hope, he is not freeloader," the low level hunter shrugged his shoulders.


    The Guildsck manpower so they sent random people to join the parties sometimes, it was not that all guilds were same, the powerful guild has enough flow of the stable and strong hunters who could kill level five to seven monsters with ease.


    "I am worried about how the experience will be divided among us," the first one spoke. He was not bothered if there was a newbie, what matters most was the distribution of experience points. They will get their fee from guild ording to their experience points. They were given tokens to collect and administer their experience during hunting based on their effort, coboration and amount of kills acquired. The highest experience could be gained through delivering the fatal blow to a monster.


    Qiao Tai was looking at his surrounding, deliberating at the ce and the voices which he heard.


    "There are people there, right?" he walked to find a way out from the forest and see whether he could return back. He was worried about his younger brother. And this damn voice which kept filling him with frustration immensely. If he could find the person behind the voice, he would make him regret for toying with him as such.


    His leather bag was still around his shoulders and a few stepster he spotted the hunters.


    ....


    "Ahh, here he is. Come here, you freeloader. Why are you dragging your feet this way, do you want to alert the monster before we even enter the cave?" the hunter reprimanded him foringte and looking like azy bone.


    The newbies were meant to be scolded by the hunters because they were not epted by any guild yet so they could only be bullied by other hunters. From level one to five, hunters were called Chasers and the people who were yet to reach the first level were called freeloaders by the ng likers.


    Zeroes


    Without any level, they were zeroes in actual term.


    Qiao Tai heard the man wearing rugged fleece and saw him pulling out a rustic old-fashioned sword which he happened to see in the museums. He felt the stare and looked behind him. There was no one behind him.


    ''Does that mean this man was talking to him?'' he wondered.


    The other chasers were looking at him with some suspicion now. Qiao Tai was wearing pants and shirt, a finest leather bag was hanging behind him and his fair face was clean of any dirt. Whilepared to these chasers who looked like they had not washed their faces in ages, his appearance indeed struck out like a sour thumb.


    Qiao Tai was equally bewildered but he did not show up his concerns.


    It was all a wild storm in his head and he was trying his best to grasp the facts and situation in front of him. He was just wondering over the new situation when


    Qiao Tai remembered what the voice had informed him, something about hunting a monster?


    ''Never mind,'' He shook his head.


    "We are about to enter in the cave for hunt, do your best not to get in our way of killing the monster," a chaser who did not bother looking at the youth reminded him.


    "He is wearing a token already," another chaser pointed.


    Qiao Tai looked at his chest and sure enough, there was a token hanging around his neck.


    "What the heck, when did this thing appeared now?" he picked the token and observed.


    It was shining and emitting a dull java lime glow. It indicated that he was a zero level hunter but the presence of the token means that if he took part in the hunt, his experience would be counted.


    The Chasers were little worried now, they thought they could divide experience among them if the prowler might not be having his token with him.


    But it turned out that this youth would be snatching their experience.

 Chapter 3: Not Giving A Chance; Is Not Good Policy

    Chapter 3: Not Giving A Chance; Is Not Good Policy


    Not Giving A Chance; Is Not Good Policy


    Qiao Tai didn''t feel there was any other choice, other than following these people. He could only ept the situation as it was to find a way out of it. As looking around, he could barely make sense of the surroundings.


    He could not hear the voice again.


    And he can''t take risk by not following.


    If someone very powerful and mysterious was behind this sudden change of his situation then he feared that his younger brother was at the mercy of the strange voice. And this all started because he decided to do something good. When was thest time he did a good deed? Almost never, but this once he thought to help the old woman and here, he was harvesting the weeds of his good deed. What a pity indeed.


    He was not worried for himself, but before his father''s death he promised to take care of his younger brother. He could not let down the expectations of his father.


    Now even though he was feeling frustrated, he could do nothing other than follow the evil voice''s n. Because of his single mistake his younger brother was trapped, probably in a condition worse than him. This feeling was gnawing at his heart.


    Qiao Tai silently followed the group of three.


    He did not ask as to what kind of monster they were going to face. He did not even have an idea when they spoke about hunting monster. Isn''t that something out of a video game?


    They entered the cave and could hear a hissing voice. After conforming the monster''s presence they returned to the forest and then informed the guild that they were going to hunt.


    It was not that monsters were sparse, but to find a monster which they could hunt was the actual problem. It would be seeking death by bothering powerful monsters inparison to their levels.


    The three of them held their rustic weapons with them and advanced inside.


    "You don''t have a weapon with you so keep a safe distance else it would be gruesome for us to witness your tattered dead body," the one who was leading turned slightly and bluntly spoke.


    Others started tough at him mockingly.


    Qiao Tai was already thinking about his course of action after looking at their rustic weapons. He had practiced martial arts in his high school and after joining university, he kept practicing so he could protect himself if his life was in danger at any turn.


    The opening of the cave was small which meant, the monster inside would not be toorge. The chasers chose not to share any other information with him so that he could prepare himself for the unseen.


    Slowly the inside of the cave was lead to a spacious ground, it was all mystic and polished with red dirt, the top and the ground uneven, which would be a challenge for someone who wished to escape in time of danger.


    "Get ready, we are near.." the one who was leading whispered lightly.


    Now the uneven path had some signs of lime colored liquid sttered on the rocky ground. The creature inside must be having its meal or they were here at the wrong time.


    The moment they turned the corner a loud voice battered their ears.


    *ROAARRR*


    An ugly creature that looked like bundles of gooey slime racked up one on another upied the red ground in the opening ahead of them. It was roaring loudly, while shedding pieces of its bodyyers. But even so it continued to increase in size.


    Indeed they were here at the wrong time, the slimy creature was angry and had started to split manyyers to increase its strength. The three of them had a panicked look on their faces. Originally Slime Mud Rod was a level one creature but its anger could easily increase it battle prowessparative with level two or even above.


    This creature had selected this cave specifically because it had this red dirt which helped to maintain its bodyyers at the time of anger.


    "Oh no, this is not the right time for hunting it," the leader yelled.


    "But we cannot retreat immediately yet," another one shouted, looking at the creature that was drooling in front of them in the meantime.


    "Since we cannot retreat, lets hunt it" the one who was leading yelled and wielded his rustic weapon. Apparently this rustic weapon of his had durability and reliability against a level one creature.


    He could have seeded with this rustic weapon for this hunt but with the creature getting more angry, it might not be as reliable as it should be.


    Initially, they had nned to not give a single chance to the newbie for killing the monster but now, they were thinking to sacrifice him so they could save themselves.


    As soon as the angry monster attacked, they cleared out a path and retreated, leaving only Qiao Tai to face the slimy ws of the monster.


    It was unexpected, he was cheated at thest minute, he thought.


    The man clearly said that he should maintain a clear distance then why did they suddenly cleared a path? He racked his brain as he thought to get out of this predicament.


    To dodge the oing onught was almost impossible as the ground was uneven. And he could not slip through underneath the monster, as the space wasn''t enough.


    As the slimy monster was almost upon him, it felt like a rock falling at him. The monster continuously shedyer, while regenerating even more and swiped its ws at him. Two rock swept him even as he focused to dodge it with all his abilities.


    One of it brushed past his thigh and the other made a cut on his shoulder after ripping through the shirt cloth.


    It was going to be much more dangerous than he expected Qiao thought. He looked around only to see the mocking expressions of the chasers.


    They thought that the inexperienced youth would die at the single attack but luck seemed to have spared him a few more breaths.


    If he could still not grasp the situation then he would clearly be an idiot. Those three had decided to sacrifice him to save their necks and with no hesitation too. He could see the disdain that they held but could not ept it as it was.


    It seemed a perfect n as long as the monster was also on their side.


    And right now the monster was already even more angry when it could not kill the man in a single attack. It blew an attack at other recklessly but kept its focus at Qiao Tai because he was emitting a strange aura of death which grabbed the interest of the creature.


    Until now no one had cleared this cave and reaped this monster of its experience points. Perhaps they would not be able to do it either, the three thought.

 Chapter 4: Escape Is Not Possible

    Chapter 4: Escape Is Not Possible


    Escape Is Not Possible


    Once a mistake wasmitted, it would be like a never ending regret that haunts your whole life.


    The cave was small and they could not escape with the monster attacking from behind. As they ran around to save themselves, with a sudden jolt, a chaser was thrown against the wall of the cave and probably he could not sustain the direct attack.


    The mass of the monster was increasing with the anger and it got more ferocious with its attack as the time went.


    "You are stinking, when did youst wash your face?" Qiao Tai shouted as the chaser fell on him.


    "Buddy, don''t bother whether I washed my face or not, just think about your small life," the chaser gave in and spoke without any hint of retort.


    That was true, they should care about their lives at this moment.


    Qiao Tai did not notice but others soon did that the attacks of the monster were slowly all directed toward Qiao Tai, as he was jumping around to dodge.


    They could not feel any aura from him but the monster could clearly feel it so it was bent to kill the youth first.


    "Will all of you still won''t join hands to kill this monster instead?" Qiao Tai shouted as he looked at their pale faces.


    If they worked together, they could hunt the monster down. But they were showing crooked attitudes and acted with some hidden purpose.


    In truth they also wanted to attack and defeat the monster but they were waiting for this monster to get rid this youth first. It was a risky n, but they were willing to take risk just because of one reason.


    To collect the spoils of the hunt alone


    It was all for the spoils of the hunt which persuade people for hunt.


    Their greed dictated their actions of sacrificing the youth so they profit even more.


    Of course, experience points also count as spoils but the relic and remnants after a monster was killed have much more significant worth.


    "Why join efforts and moreover with you? Do you even have any skill to defeat this monster?" the one who was leading asked, he was no more leading instead gesturing silently to let the youth die first.


    Qiao Tai understood what he was implying, but he had been hoping that they wouldbine effort in a moment to struggle for survival atleast.


    But he had already seen that they were sacrificing him for their own limited safety. They only wanted him to die first and then take care of the monster. He was alone, facing the monster.


    So it means he was left to die first?


    What a hellish idea


    He was newbie but not an idiot. He had already seen through their nature when they cleared out a path for the monster and left him to fend it off alone. Now it only made clear that they had no regards for his life. At this moment instead of panicking he calmed down.


    At this scary moment when death was almost staring him in his eyes, he felt rxed as he decided what to do. Since he was here and cannot return back, he would struggle his utmost till the death really imed him, after all it was what he did all these years until now.


    But


    He could not forget these chasers. He had to get back at them. If he left this cave alive in future that is.


    The monster was still angry. And its attack were increasing in violence.


    Qiao Tai had thought that he had to divert its attention first. And who else better than these chasers to take the brunt. He would attract the monster chasing him towards these hunter and force them to act.


    Qiao hurriedly dodged another attack that came towards his head by ducking below and rushed to another chaser that was treading towards the right of the monster. He was at the edge of attack range of the monster, having it easy as the monster focused on Qiao.


    When he saw the boy rushing at him he panicked to move away, but the monster had arrived and struck towards both of them at once.


    Qiao had no weapons or knowledge about hunting monsters, but he had learned martial arts and was quiet agile. He was able to survive by dodging the monster until now even though scrapes and cuts kept appearing on his body. He had not sustained a fatal blow yet.


    The other chasers got worried to see the mad moves of the youth, if this went on, the monster would end up hitting them too. But they could do nothing to control his movement as he jumped from one ce to another like a monkey, making the ce a lot chaotic.


    The slim looking rock parts started to shower around and the chasers finally got terrified for the first time. One of them was surprised by the attack and could not maintain hisposure. He could not dodge at the right time and the rocks hit his cheeks, making him bleed and cry with utmost pain. The rock was strange too ripping the skin as soon as it touched and delivering a stinging fiery pain.


    The chaser had to drag himself from the range of the monster to save his life, while his skin was burning and bleeding.


    And due to the mad rush initiated by Qiao, the monster was irritated even more and theve element which his body contained started to appear in his attacks.


    This was also hidden secret why these chasers were here for the hunt. If they had sessfully hunted this monster, they might have gotten theva spoils which were small dots of burning red crystals. They were sold at an exorbitant price in the market and this way these chasers could buy whatever they needed for living. Moreover they would need not to save a pile of money if they wanted to buy weapons of better quality.


    But at this moment, all they could care for was their life first.


    Qiao Tai thought that if the monster kept attacking while he kept dodging then he might meet his dead end sooner orter. So what should be done to get rid of the monster or force these chasers to hunt the monster?


    "I am leaving the cave first," he announced and started to retreat. This rmed the as they forgot for a moment that leaving was not as easy as he said. But the way he was jumping like a monkey, he sure could leave the cave they thought.


    "How can you do this? We will report your behavior to the guild," the man who was leading them before shouted. He was now frustrated to see for long that the youth was still alive. At every attack, he thought that the youth would die and yet he defied the odds. Slowly this frustration was numbing his rationality.


    The state of mind should necessarily be focused and undisturbed during hunt else the hunter might be the hunted in the quick moment.


    Their initial policy copsed and now they were thinking to attack the monster if they were not to die at any moment.


    There was no choice either.


    The lime color of the body of the monster was changing slowly, it was turning in to burningva and the chasers were sweating because it indicated that soon the monster would step on to level three.

 Chapter 5: Do Or Die

    Chapter 5: Do Or Die


    Damn!


    With the monster stepping on to another level, it would be nearly impossible to leave the cave alive much less to give some blows and acquire any experience. They had to now seriously focus on keeping themselves alive.


    But they knew they definitely cannot kill a level three monster with their present dexterity limit.


    On the other hand, Qiao was no more worried.


    He could see the frustration on the faces of the chasers. Their initial ns had failed and now they might die as this monsters was not going give any path for retreat.


    "Use your weapon dumbass," the leader shouted at his ally who was running around and not using his weapon to counterattack.


    He was irritating the monster even more.


    "How I am supposed to use my weapon when I am running for my life already," the guy shouted, running around recklessly. It was not that he was out of rationality yet but the Qiao was maddening the monster with his reckless moves and in turn he was panicking.


    The chaser gritted his teeth.


    To think that this newbie would resort to such mean act to implicate them, "Stop being smart already, you can not possibly escape from here," he shouted toward Qiao who just now jumped and barely made through an opening. Theyers of slimy liquid which was destined to fell on him and burn his skin fell on the ground created steam smoke.


    *HISSS*


    The sizzling sound from the impact of the slimy liquid falling on the ground made the others aware that the monster was now getting serious. This smoke that appeared was also fatal but it was not too much yet to entirely fill the cave. It disappeared soon but left chasers coughing.


    The leader was angered now. He decided to give it his all to kill the monster no matter what. He stepped ahead and clenched his rustic sword, raising it in a shing motion. It met the slimy body of the monster tearing a wound on it, but immediately started to melt. If it were a level four weapon, it might have sustained against the presently level third monster. But it was just a low level sword and was corroded quickly, leaving just the handle.


    The chaser was sent flying with a p. It seemed the monster felt a bit pain by the wound that was created by the now melted weapon. It let out a horrible screech and the chaser was severely injured with the p. He fell right on his chest and he coughed out blood.


    The other chasers were frightened but there was no way out now. If they had not showed their greed, they might have hunted the monster before it reached to level three. They looked at the youth who was also injured but not much because of his constant running around. He was much more tired and out of stamina aspared but fared better.


    Indeed


    It was his reckless running angered the monster too much. They looked toward him with fiery eyes, a strong resentment present against him Qiao.


    Qiao could feel the death res but he didn''t have time to stop his running and tell them their mistake. Even if he told, they would not listen so it was better to keep quiet and do what he could do to save few more moments of life.


    Now they had started to directly attack the monster. Although deep down they knew their mistake, they were too stubborn to admit it. How could they have let the newbie take the spoils without effort?


    ''Alright! This was your n from beginning so bear the oue! ''


    Qiao could only curse them in his head.


    The leader stood up and looked around. Without his weapon he was afraid and had no idea how to attack. Just as he thought of a way to ovee this, the monster came hurling his way to squish him.


    The monster closed in on him and there was no way left for him to escape. Other than to see hising death he had no other option.


    "AAAAAH" The guy shouted. But to no avail.


    The monster spread its slimy arms and the chaser met his dead right front of other''s eyes and they could not do anything since the body of the chaser corroded quickly.


    It was horrible.


    Intensely horrible that other two chasers lost their rationality.


    Qiao happened to have respite for a few seconds as he judged the situation. But it was not the same for the other two. When the monster took a sharp turn to kill the chaser, its slimy body flipped some of theyers in every direction.


    Qiao happened to dodge on time but the other two who were looking at the horrible sight forgot to move.


    It mmed into them and their bodies were severely burning now. Having lost all sense and rationality, they were shouting vulgarities. They could see death lurking on their heads now and knew that this would be the end.


    Qiao felt pity once but then he thought to take care of his own life first.


    To be honest, he felt that there was no way.


    He had no damn weapon on him, no guidance, nor did he know what kind of monster he was facing.


    Few of things were known to these chasers but because the two remaining had lost their rationality, they were about to die now.


    After killing them, the monster came toward Qiao. It was excited that only one prey was left and what more this one only knew to recklessly run around.


    "I might die" Qiao said to himself. He was injured.


    Sweat poured from his face as the monster was reaching closer, there was no one left to divert the attention of the monster now.


    But he did not want to die like this. This is not how it should end. He still had his little brother to take care of. And the damned voice whichnded him in this situation was still out there. He started to think hard for anything to help him in this hopeless situation. As he looked around, he saw that the chaser''s weapons had all melted.


    But there were many hard stone scattered on the ground which were actually the slimyyers which kept shedding from the body of the monster. Qiao chose one exceptionally sharp looking one.


    This shredded skin was lime color no more but was slightly red, which meant this piece of skin was shed when the monster reached level three.


    With this sharp stone as a dagger in his hands, he scuttled around to avoid the monster. Now he already knew that the monster although had great strength, its speed reduced as it increased in level.


    He had to maintain some distance constantly to have any chance at survival now.


    The temporary weapon he had was around a feet long and sharp at the edges. Crimson red aura glowed off the stone and as Qiao ran around he kept observing the monster for any weakness.


    It was impossible to see through the vitals of the monster but what gave a little courage to Qiao was the slowed down speed of the monster.


    At that moment he noticed something. The right part of it was emitting exceptionalva slime. It was not possible to notice it with just a nce in presence of the shredding skin but right now every detail mattered.


    ncing at this part of the monster, Qiao thought up a n.

 Chapter 6: One Single Blow

    Chapter 6: One Single Blow


    Do or Die is the same


    As he ran his brain on full force, a n started to take form in front of him.


    Qiao could feel that this was the end of the rope and he had to take action quick. The monster was angrier than ever. He could not retreat any further.


    His grip on the temporary weapon tightened. Inside his head he was sharply calcting the movements of the monster.


    It seemed as if he was at the brink to kill it or embrace the death helplessly.


    "Buddy monster, you see I have no choice either," he gritted his teeth and focused on his position.


    From the time he entered in the cave, due to the following scampering around away from the monster, his clothes were in tatters. If someone saw him they would take him as some level Zero loser who always struggled but could never reach level one.


    There were ten levels for a human to achieve the level of Hunters King, in this world.


    A level which was myth for most of the senior hunters.


    A level five or up hunter could form a Guild of his own and rarely anyone happened to meet level nine or ten hunter in their entire years of hunting. Top levels were hardest to achieve in first ce.


    Every level depends on the dexterity and strength, which include, thousand bells per level. A bell* refer to the soundness of the strength.


    The earlier two chasers who lost rationality after witnessing horrible death of the third chaser had the lowest bells of strength. This hindered their dexterity limit and in turn their battle output.


    Only someone who could face the tough conditions would ever reach to next level by reaching required dexterity and strength which was thousand bells per level.


    This situation in which Qiao was caught in demanded high level of strength in bells. To stand against the increasing strength of the monster which was rare in normal circumstances.


    Until now, he did not put any damage or blow to the monster which could count as his experience points.


    The experience points were actually converted into bells, and as long as he was persistent, he could reach level one. A thousand experience points to reach next level. Although he himself was oblivious to anything, what matter most was to survive first now.


    The monster of unknown race was really angry that it might burst with the extreme anger at any time.


    Qiao took a deep breath and yelled, "For my brother''s sake," as he took the support of a nearby cave rock that jutted out. Raising himself to a higher level he jumped forward. His target was the point which kept oozing out slimy liquid out of the monster.


    Other than this, the whole monster has slowly turned in to defensive state yet this part seemed to be constantly breathing out.


    It must be the vital part, thinking such Qiao pierced the level three shredded stone thrusted into the monster''s vital.


    If Qiao thought that he would be saved, it could be considered fascination of an exhausted brain.


    *CREUAGHH*


    The monster let out a piercing scream as it was in pain. Qiao was thrown away due to the sudden impact by the monster. Th monster on the other hand was now spoutingva at a rapid pace, as if bleeding to death.


    Qiao got hit against the hard rocks, quiet far from the ce the monster was. But still the monster threw rocks in all direction, some of which managed to hit him, burning him in some ces.


    Qiao dragged himself to save hisst breaths, trying ot distance himself from the dying monster. He struggled hard to avoid those rocks by hiding under the small opening yet it was impossible to hide entire body inpact ce.


    There were ear splitting noises from the monster, before the whole body turned into smoke slowly leaving behind something sparkling.


    Some crimson crystal stones fell as the smoke disappeared.


    Qiao had no time to think about spoils, nor did he knew that there could be some perks of killing such monster.


    He was gasping for breath, the close encounter with angry monster was like a nightmare for a youth who had only killed monsters in games. In the real world where he lived for many years never had he encountered something as violent as today.


    Still his grit to not lose was exceptionally high which allowed him to ebb over the problem today.


    He had a slight chance at life when facing the monster and he didn''t want to loss that any cost. And he had seeded.


    "Congrattions! you seempetent, you will be given a chance to revert back the curse if you happen to defeat me in the future," the voice again appeared and from the tone one could tell, the man behind the voice was mocking him.


    Qiao listened to the voice and he could not help butpare it to those bullies who always created troubles for the weak and felt pleasure.


    "You, just you wait bastard, it would be definitely you who would face the horrible death not me," Qiao spoke through gritted teeth.


    The injuries were intenselying to his nerves.


    "Sure but don''t forget about your younger brother, and that you might take a long time in leveling and... don''t forget the consequence if you are not able to level up," the voice echoed before vanishing again.


    The wicked hunter was sure that this youth would not be able to reach his level in his entire lifetime much less to reach level one, for him it was impossible.


    Qiao lost consciousness due to his injuries and waste of blood, and thest straw that made him lose conscious was the voice which made him feel more guilty as it reminded him of his younger brother.


    If he lost, he would not be the only one to die, his younger would also be affected. Who knows what would happen to him after his death. If the voice was speaking the truth and the hunter really decided to kill him in front of his brother, then his brother would lose his sanity after witnessing his horrible death.


    He cannot let that happen.


    That''s why he had to be stronger.


    As he drifted off into a sleep, the token around his neck shone with a bright light before it settled. It shone a number which corresponded to his experience points. It was two hundred.


    [* Here bell is used as re, for example the fierce strength and capability of the hunter]

 Chapter 7: Experience Points

    Chapter 7: Experience Points


    The blow which was used to kill the monster gave him two hundred experience points at once. This was unheard of.


    Usually a single blow gave five to ten experience points, depending upon the performance and the dexterity limit exhibited by the hunter.


    Qiao was able to kill a monster that was almost reaching level three in a single blow, which was extremely difficult. And the reward was fitting for this single blow, two hundred experience points straightaway.


    Dexterity limit was the factor behind the blow or attack and it solely be contingent on the hunter and his level.


    Qiao was not some professional hunter or chaser so what brought this abnormal strength to his attack was the will to not lose the chance. To not disappoint his younger brother. And to definitely one day meet that bully who turned his life up-side-down in one day.


    Normally a human would die immediately with severe injuries and blood loss like Qiao had umted right now. But a hunter was different as his earned experience points would not let him die. Unless someone more powerful attacks him in his unconscious state, to reap his life.


    Or two weak hunters started to brawl with each other recklessly, leading to a decrease in their experience points significantly. In such a state, if a hunter happened to face a monster, he would be killed immediately.


    But in this scenario, two hundred points were a lot for a zero level.


    After half a day, Qiao came back to conscious due to the burning odor emitted by the remaining parts of the monster''s body.


    He took support of the near wall of the cave and surveyed around him, to make sure that the cave was safe for him if he stayed a little more.


    Qiao then noticed some bright crimson crystals near the monster''s carcass. These exceptionally lit stones did not match to the surrounding here at all. As far as he could remember, there was only reckless fight between weak humans and a strong monster in this gloomy space. Then from where did these crystals appear out of nowhere? Thinking this, he walked closer to take a look.


    Even when he shook aside these thoughts, these stone seemed valuable to him. So he gathered them all and ced them in his leather bag. A few of them were kept in his hand to ask someone if he met about the exact use of this stone.


    Then he moved to look at his own condition and was frightened out of his wits. One would wonder how on earth he was still alive, as it was strange to him.


    Not just this, everything that happened was strange.


    Then he remembered the warning of the voice and regained hisposure. He does not have much time to dawdle on this and that.


    He has to leave the cave and learn how he should increase his levels.


    And from levels he remembered the token which was around his neck. He picked it and observed only to get another shock.


    He clearly remembered that it was a nk token when hest observed it, then how on earth there was a mark of two hundred shining on it now. Well a bystander would not see it, only the one who has his name carved on the backside could read it.


    Qiao walked out of the cave, his temporary weapon was in his right hand and the five crimson stones were in his left hand.


    As he stepped outside, dense sunlight hit his face, making him blink his eyes several times to adjust to the sharp light.


    The cave was sparse of any light so he was not aware of the time that had passed.


    When he was forcefully sent here, it was near evening, ''So does that mean that after killing the monster, I was unconscious for the whole night?'' he asked to himself and shrugged, there were more strange things than this one.


    For example, how he was alive still.


    ....


    Outside of the cave was a path for other hunters to pass by and reach the different parts of the forest. But this was not some green forest, instead it seemed that many years has gone since when thest rain fell on the leafless trunks of the trees.


    Two level one hunters spotted the youth who was injuredpletely, they pitied him because they could clearly see he was a zero level which was actually not a level in all sense.


    Then their eyes scrutinized what was in his hands. They disregarded the shapeless weapon, as it did not seem at all like one but their eyes sparkled when they noticed his left hand.


    "What is there in his left hand?" one asked to the other.


    If they remembered correctly, this cave belongs to an angry level one monster, it was notorious for its anger and frightening rate of increasing levels if someone happened to irritate it.


    So it was impossible for level one chasers to hunt this monster in first ce.


    Only those who were tired of their lives would think to hunt it.


    But the perks meant a lot and many lost their lives in their greed for the rewards.


    They could recognize the crimson crystal, these crystals were as notorious as the monster who bear them.


    "Is it that few level one hunter happened to hunt that monster...and for a sacrifice they chose a zero?" the one who observed the crystals murmured.


    "But there is no one around and the zero seems to have survived alone," the other pointed at the tattered condition of the youth.


    They both looked at each other and there was glow in their eyes.


    They could easily snatch them.


    That was true, Qiao was severely injured and currently bear only two hundred experience while these two chasers were level one.


    They could run fast, could give a powerful blow in one punch. They had all the advantage.


    Also their current experience points were five hundred, half way through second level.


    ....


    Qiao was still deciding which direction he should choose when two people ran towards him and grabbed his left hand. They snatched the crystals from him and ran with the same speed.


    One of them gave a hard blow to Qiao who stumbled back and fell. Before he could get up and give a chase, they had disappeared.


    This sudden event left Qiao speechless, for now he could tell that the crimson stone were really valuable treasures.


    And he clearly saw their faces despite their fast pace. Now he had his first grudge to settle after he had gotten rid of his present ignorance about this world.

 Chapter 8: Middletown

    Chapter 8: Middletown


    Middletown


    Middletown was the hub of all the hunters, it was a central ce for the Guilds and their headquarters.


    It was a ce surrounded by the thick lush green forest. Tall and leafy trees gave the aura of richness and vitality to the whole region.


    There was a total of nine exit and situated around the Middletown. This was due to the fact that the town usually felt over crowded because of the continuous stream of the hunters here.


    Hunters entered this town all the time to visit their guild, pick up a quest; buy supplies and simr activities. Those that wanted to rest would have to report before going back to their downtown ce.


    It was widely known now that the whole continent survived on hunting and fields rted to it.


    No one knew who founded the Middle Town but it slowly became a center for Guild headquarters. It was located in the upper vast mountains and only stronger hunters could take full view from the above to admire how beautiful this middle Town appeared.


    Almost every single guild, big or small, famous or not had built their headquarters here. Those that could not qualify to build here were even considered second rate Guilds.


    And as the poption and economy increased and improve in this city, a need for rules appeared. And therefore, the strongest hunters came together to enforce certain rules and regtions that would maintain order. It mainly prevented the strong from bullying the weak openly.


    But the rules were limited to the Middle Town. When in the vast forest or the upper and lower edges, the hunters only followed thew of strongest.


    There were also some rumors about a High Town which was also called esteemed Townhouse but anyone lower than level six was not qualified to learn about it.


    All because it was located at the highest mountains. Far from the reach ofmon and low-level hunters.


    With such a divide in geography and economy it was safe to say that hunters were ruling this continent in all aspects.


    Qiao, who had just survived an ordeal was currently in the lower edges of the vast forest, the level one or lower chasers were assigned quests in this area. Once the quest was assigned the hunter or the chaser was no more responsibility of the Guild.


    Though they would be provided necessary information no extra help was provided in anyway.


    It was up to hunters to n how they would be able toplete the quest and return back alive. Purchasing proper equipment, having the necessary skills. All of it was a hunter''s responsibility.


    In a simr way, the spoils received were solely assets belonging to the parties who joined hand and hunted the monster. The Guilds did not take an extra cut from it.


    They could trade the treasures with money or weapons. The prices of all types of weapons were already mentioned in the short book, which could be bought from the information areas. Every Guild built an open chamber for the free information, and it was strictly ordered that no matter which Guild a hunter or chaser belong, all general information was right to ask from any chamber.


    There were some sudden and hidden quests too and anyone could enroll in it on his own consent. But their safety nevertheless was not guaranteed by the Guild.


    These quests were opened when a rare monster appear and the Guilds wanted to take the initiative in hunting down.


    Rare monsters were frightening, and they could destroy whole towns in a single attack. It was always rming for the human poption as well as middle Town. So, they should be hunting before the towns get destroyed and the humans got killed. Which is why rare monster quests were prioritized a lot. But as the name suggests, they were rare.


    The rare and huge monsters always like to wander in the various parts of the continent and brought trouble formon poption.


    ....


    Qiao could feel that his wounds were healing itself, it was because of the points which he earned. For zeroes these points were equal to treasure as long as no one suddenly tried to jeopardize you.


    He started walking again after that encounter with the red crystal thieves. He kept his temporary weapon in his hand, raising his alertness in case he met the bullies again.


    For others, this weapon was a useless shredded skin of the weird monster but actually, it was shredded at the time when the monster reached level three in his anger so it was a good weapon against any level one or two monsters.


    Another aspect was that, someone unaware of its properties would not consider it a weapon. What more about a treasured weapon. Its unassuming look prevented anyone from having thoughts about stealing it from him. Right now, he was in no condition to deal with any hunter.


    "I better find a ce soon," Qiao wiped his sweat, the bright day and less greenery around him made him look for some shade. Zeroes were still affected by the weather and environment likemon humans.


    With every rising level, a hunter was slowly breaking from his shackles of being a human. That''s why they were called hunters and were stronger thanmon. They transformed slowly to be stronger physically and mentally.


    At that moment,


    Qiao felt someone approaching him, he hurriedly tightened his grip on the weapon and looked around.


    He did not feel a threat but still it would be wise to remain alert.


    "Haha, I am amazed that you could feel my presence despite being a zero," someone chuckled and walked out from behind the big, bald trunk of a tree nearby.


    He was hiding and observing the youth to make sure that the youth was also a zero like him.


    And sure enough, despite being ready for action, Qiao did not show any overwhelming strength.


    Only a zero was harmless in this stranger''s eyes, so he thought to ask for thepany of one, since it was dangerous to travel alone toward the Middle Town.


    Though the periphery of the Middle Town was safe but the forest itself was not safe.

 Chapter 9: Whether To Join A Guild Or Not?

    Chapter 9: Whether To Join A Guild Or Not?


    Whether To Join A Guild Or Not


    "Why were you hiding?" Qiao asked.


    It was suspicious to him.


    "I thought you might be some level one or two hunter," the guy replied, waving at Qiao Tai''s appearance. Looking at him, anyone would know that he had just killed a monster. And the unassuming shape of his weapon was also to worry about.


    "So?" Qiao creased his brows.


    "Ah, you actually seem to be a newbie yourself in hunting. I myself barely survived just now, while running away from my predicament. The chasers had actually brought me along to use as bait for the monster, do you know what that means?" the youth looked at Qiao with questioning eyes.


    Qiao remembered the situation he was in just yesterday. ''Wasn''t it exactly the same? To serve as a bait?'' he asked to himself.


    The youth saw Qiao waspletely silent and shook his head.


    "You definitely are a newbie. Let me tell you, the chasers often ask for zeroes from the Guild but why would they require the help of one? Because they want to use it as a bait to act as a diversion or a snack maybe to lower the defenses of the monster," he paused for a moment to take breadth.


    Now Qiao could make sense of the situation he was back then.


    The youth saw him lost in his thoughts, "Cheer up buddy since both of us survived the wickedness of the chasers," he gave a blunt pat on his shoulder andughed.


    Qiao smiled, indeed he barely made it through.


    "What are Guilds?" Qiao asked.


    Right now, it was extremely important for him to gain a understanding of this world and this guy had arrived at just the right time. He was talkative and would not hold backmon information when asked, Qiao thought.


    Since this guy had ran away before the monster or before the chasers could reap his life, he was well and sound. His shabby clothes pointed out that he belonged to a poor family. But inparison, life was the most precious so he did not stop for the spoils after knowing their ns.


    The youth looked at Qiao suspiciously, he scrutinized him head to toe and there sure was a level token, what did that symbolize?


    It means that it was given by a Guild who registered his identity.


    Qiao somehow understood his scrutinizing gaze and said, "I found it interesting as it wasying on the ground in my way so I wore it," he chuckled and immediately hid it inside his clothes.


    The youth blinked and nodded, "If you say so..." he shrugged his shoulders and started walking. It would not hurt to talk and this guy was also only a zero so he wasn''t worried much now.


    "Let''s not stay here long, you can ask me whatever you want to know on the way to Middle Town," he beckoned Qiao and they both walked side-by-side.


    Qiao heaved a sigh in his mind, until now he had met only few humans in this strange ce and only this one was a little understanding. Others all had been up to no good, with some using him as bait and others stealing his spoils.


    "Everyone who wants to be a hunter or those who are too poor and cannot afford any other upation register in a Guild with their identity and then they start their journey as a zero level. Since the high grade Guilds only open their slots for registration once in a year, most of us register ourselves in small Guilds," the youth spoke in one go and paused a bit.


    "What is the use of registering in a Guild, since you also registered but the chasers were still shamelessly using you as bait," Qiao could not find it necessary to join a Guild when it could not save the newbies from bullies.


    "Never mind, it happens everywhere but to join a Guild is necessary if not how your hunting experience would be could be counted, the token you are wearing is for counting the experience points during attacks, this let a zero be level one and chaser be hunter," the youth shook his head constantly.


    He pitied that this youth who was nk regarding the general information. How had he even ended up in the forest for hunting?


    Now there was something which he understood finally. It means the wicked voice must be a hunter and it was him who gave a token for counting the experience point. He don''t know whether to thank him or just strangle him bfor throwing him in another world and forcing him to level up.


    The youth noticed Qiao in deep thoughts again, "Brother, you think too much, if you keep thinking, a monster might appear and then I cannot predict the oue," he sighed.


    "Is this the only benefit to join a Guild," Qiao asked further.


    "Certainly not, the Guild also assign quests which could be beneficial with extra information provided. The information they provide make it much easier to n a hunt and make it out alive. What more when you are targeting a certain kind of spoil, you can only get the information for that monster from a Guild. All of these are mainly benefits enjoyed by stronger hunters. Before being strong no information could save you from being killed" the youth waved his hand as if being killed by imaginary monster.


    "I understand now," inside his head he thought about deciding to wear two tokens, he nodded to himself. It might be beneficial in some wayter, one hidden and one apparent. At least he needed quests for now and level up to be stronger. And the token given by the voice might not allow him to get him quests. He had to get to a Guild.


    To have the identity of a guild was advantageous in every way, and soon he would realize that it was a good decision by him.

 Chapter 10: A Level Zeros Struggle

    Chapter 10: A Level Zero''s Struggle


    A Level Zero''s Struggle (Part one)


    Soon the two arrived at the doors of a building. The guy had told him this was where you registered for a level token and starting as a Zero officially.


    "I am called Linwin by the way," He spoke, gesturing towards Qiao to follow him.


    "I am Qiao Tai. Thank you for helping me." Qiao replied sincerely.


    Linwin just waved his hands and entered the building. He went forward towards a desk and said, "Here to register this guy"


    The man sitting behind the desk scrutinized both the youths. He was here to register the new zeroes and assign them tokens.


    "Did you buy the chap book for general information?" the manzily lifted up his head and asked Qiao. He could tell the one speaking to him was already registered with the guild.


    Before Qiao could say that he did not buy any chap book, Linwin patted his shoulder, "He did because I told him to not bother the senior with petty questions," he chuckled and gestured Qiao to remain quiet.


    Understanding his signal, Qiao decided to keep it to himself.


    After some formalities, he brought Qiao away from the desk.


    The date of registration and rules of the guilds were written in the chap book so the man did not bother to remind. Only some trivial information at best.


    Inside his head, he knew that a zero was meant to remain zero, unless he encountered a special encounter or had good luck allowing him to level up to level one. But even then a level one needed few years to reach next level depending on the feasibility and avabilities of the opportunities. Only those that were born with natural talents could have a chance to go further up. Majority of them never rose up higher than level two.


    Zeroes were really considered trash as they were only fit to be used by others as bait. And this fact alone made it tough for them to level up.


    The man was sure about the future of this youth, so it did not matter whether he bothered to tell him the rules and information or not.


    There were three scenarios that would ur the guy thought. First he might be killed being used as bait, second he might offend someone, third if he was able to remain alive for a year or so, he would abandon the hunting and would be a luggage dog from some trader.


    The guy at the desk stopped thinking about this and went back to what he was doing earlier.


    ....


    "Why did you stop me from answering?" Qiao asked puzzled.


    Since they were away from the desk now, the senior could not hear them now.


    "I stopped you because of a simple reason. In the excuse of chap book, he would have asked you to pay the price for it and if you could not, then you can forget getting registered. Do you have any money with you?" he gestured with his eyes as if trying to teach a nk person.


    Qiao understood immediately and thanked him again. This guy was truly helping him until now


    "So how will be able to know about the general information?" Qiao asked with rxed expressions.


    "No need to worry, I have borrowed it from a kind old hunter, he went back in the downtown when he thought that he could level up no more. He lent me his chap book at that time," the youth put his hand under his sleeves and brought out an old chap book. From the look of it, this book had seen a lot more and survived a long time.


    Qiao opened it. But he could not understand the text.


    "Haha, how did I forget that you are also poor. Then how could you possibly read what is written in it, pity me, let me help you with it," the youth pped on his thigh andughed almost bringing tears in the eyes, It was not easy to call himself poor and ept all the circumstances through which a poor was forced to go. But it was better when someone else was with you too.


    He looked at the expressions pasted all over the face of the newbie Qiao, and immediately understood.


    Qiao felt a really moved.


    He could not believe that there could be someone with such a clear and sincere heart. As far as Qiao considered about himself, he was never this sincere to anyone except his younger brother.


    He had never bothered to think the other side of life.


    With his fixed routine, after getting up early, he would have prepared breakfast for his younger brother and himself and then get ready for university and during the breaks he did some odd online jobs.


    Aftering home, he would spend half an hour with his brother and would go back for part time job, returningte night. He would see his younger brother was fast asleep. Then he would y some games and ranted his frustration over the gamers and finally at mid night would fell asleep. This was his full day routine and he never bothered to add up anything good or brought change in it until now.


    "You again lost in your thoughts, what is it with you always drifting into some parallel space? Something bothering you?" Linwin finally asked.


    "Nothing, I was just missing my family," Qiao weirdly smiled.


    "Also I am really thankful for your help Linwin," Qiao patted his shoulders, both were of same age and currently at the zero level.


    Inside his head, Qiao gritted and make a promise to himself that he would definitely face whateveres in his way and level up, Only then could he meet his family.


    "Bro I have only told you some of the moremon stuff. Other half of the information that I have can only be shown and experienced and not understood by just listening to once. So, don''t be so quick at thanking me." Linwin chuckled.

 Chapter 11: A Zero Levels Struggle (2)

    Chapter 11: A Zero Level''s Struggle (2)


    A Level Zero''s Struggle (part 2)


    Qiao and Linwin were sitting at the small general hall for the newbie brawlers.


    Brawlers was another term used to denote Zeroes. At this level all they could do was fight recklessly as if in a brawl with no technique which was why they were called so.


    The senior guy at the desk a bit far away from them was going through stacks of document, organizing it.


    At that moment, a group of five chasers entered in the small hall and stood against the desk.


    This world was not advance in term of knowledge or it was kept away from weaklings.


    Hunting was solely a physical task and there were no special skills to hunt the monster. There were no techniques or methods that could allow people to even search up location of monsters easily.


    All of the information that chasers got was from Guild, which they in turn had received as a quest. Information was reported by people who happened to encounter some monster which was then put up as a quest.


    People could also earn by providing this information to Guild, but searching up location ofirs of monster deep in the forest was even more difficult.


    Other than this, the Guild would also give a basic description about the monster if it was some kind that had been hunted earlier.


    Knowing about the weak point of a monster could prove to be really helpful at a crucial moment. But although it sounded easy in words, it was a lot more difficult to hunt one even after knowing its weakness.


    Which monster would present itself decorated in the tter and let them kill it?


    Dexterity and the physical strength were key points for a hunter which he learned through experience of hunting and by earning experience points of course.


    During a hunt it was important to calcte the movements of the beast, make quick decisions to act, and remain calm and collected at the same moment to avoid doing something stupid. A headstrong willpower was also important. And all this was achieved by experiencing it again and again.


    The world where Qiao was thrown was not well developed in term of technology, knowledge, conditions etc.


    The whole continent was surrounded by monsters andrge poption were collected in the downtowns. But no luxuries or facilities were provided here as all of it was grasped by the influential and strong hunter and their families. Themon people lived in fear instead. Afraid of rampaging monsters, but also afraid to offend the mighty hunters. What if the hunters stopped protecting them from the monsters? Then they would really die.


    All the upations and trade were also under the hands of rich hunters or powerful guild owners.


    ....


    The chasers looked at thezy man and red, "Is there any mission avable for now?" the leader of the chasers asked.


    The man raised his right brow up and then opened a notebook and looked at the fresh list of missions for the level one and two chasers.


    The one who asked was a beginner level two chaser while others were level one peak.


    This meant that if an easy level two mission was given to them, they could do it.


    "This one, killing a firefly is avable," he then shuffled to another notebook and found a particr paper, "For general informal, this specific monster does not carry its name, it is only named firefly because of its appearance resembles to firefly, it does not have wings and you can kill it by stabbing a double sword through its abdomen,"


    After reading out the general information, he put away the paper safely and picked a pen to write down the direction and ce where it was to be found. This monster lived in its own territory and not in crowd.


    Qiao heard the name and then the description, could not help but feel funny about whoever gave this name to the monster. He must have be in a hurry for naming it like that.


    The leader read the paper and kept with him.


    He was satisfied that their team got a mission and hopefully, his other team mates would be able to level up during this mission.


    And the spoils were going to be extra perks for him. Since he provided a chance to them, they were willing to keep lesser amount and let him keep bigger share.


    "Do you have any brawlers here right now?" he hurriedly asked, if they could find a brawler then they could set out today and leave for the mission.


    The man behind the desk gestured toward the two men sitting in the hall, "They are the only ones present currently," he unhurriedly introduced.


    The chaser scratched his beard and looked at them both.


    Qiao felt that he was being examined from head to toe whilepared to normal people, his condition was in tatters.


    The freshly burnt cloths and the wounds which were yet to heal could be seen.


    The chaser kept ncing at Qiao and gestured, "Do you want to earn points, we are willing to give you chance," the leader shamelessly spoke despite knowing that what he was saying was not truth.


    Qiao has already observed what was going on and he was giving attention to these chasers when they entered the hall.


    He stood up, bade farewell to the Linwin and walked towards the group. He knew he had to go along with this as he needed points.


    ''At the stake of my life? So be it''


    Until now, he had clearly learned what was his position in this world and what he was expected to do?


    The chasers had clear idea that after facing one or two circumstances, usually brawlers understand why they were given a chance and what possible oue could be if they joined.


    Still many brawlers willingly follow them and only few with good luck were able to make through. But the continuous stream of young brawlers never ends.


    The token shinning around his neck showed that it was newly acquired.


    From the appearance Qiao looked like he barely escaped death and from the shapeless stone in the hands, he looked like a beggar.


    His condition was just opposite as to what he looked when he was thrown in this world.


    In just one day, he learned many brutal rules of this world then how he could look like he used to be.


    It was already much that he was alive.


    The leader cast a meaningful nce at others and they set out for the journey.

 Chapter 12: A Level Zeros Struggle (3)

    Chapter 12: A Level Zero''s Struggle (3)


    A Level Zero''s Struggle (part 3)


    After making all the arrangements, they set out for the journey.


    They were heading towards the same lower region where Qiao happened to face his first hunt.


    This region was veryrge and was a habitat for many level one or two monsters.


    It was also recognized by it dried up husks of trees lined up one after the other. Rain rarely urred in this region leading to its current look.


    It was not easy to hunt here as the monsters were a bit more aggressive by nature in this region because of the harsh and warm weather.


    The ground was dusty and it raised dirt when the warm winds blew.


    After travelling for some moment, Qiao got tired. He was at the lowest points of levelspared to other so it was natural.


    They had walked for two hours now and he was reaching his limits. The luggage that had been handled to him forcefully by the leader was also lugging him down. It was as thought he might stumble any moment. But he had to face this all.


    As they continued, Qiao could imagine how these chasers treat the newbies in worst possible way. His thoughts started turning malevolent as he thought, ''Someone should be here to teach them some lesson of humanity or equally show them brutal meanness''


    Only then would Qiao would feel satisfied. But there was no way something like that was happening. He had to grit through this.


    There was no way that these hunters did not know that, making him suffer like this now would lower his chances when facing the monster. But then it urred to him that maybe that was their intention all along.


    To wore him down physically before even facing the monster.


    Which was indeed the truth. The chasers had intentionally kept their pace fast.


    They thought this way the brawler would get hell tired. But whenever they turned around to check on him, he was still standing on his grounds. They were astonished by his resilience and thought something was wrong with him.


    If he was a newbie and he had gotten the token just now, that means he has no points to carry his health for long.


    Then why was this newbie still walking fine?


    They were puzzled.


    Qiao was also observing their actions. It was necessary to know if they were nning something against him.


    If he cannot stay one step ahead of them then he should just regret foring from an advanced world.


    "Stop here, we are near the small territory of the firefly, better keep a distance and n out beforeing in front of the monster," the group leader gestured towards them.


    They stopped near the balled trunks of the trees, from here they could first observe the monster.


    For some time, there was silence.


    The leader and the chasers were ready.


    It was a full bright day two hours ago when they were travelling, but then suddenly the sky was slowly being covered with clouds.


    "Damn it, do you think it will rain?" the leader looked at the sky and asked one of the chaser.


    If there was rain expected, the hunt would be a lot difficult.


    Because of rain, the ground would be muddy and they maintain proper foothold to attack. They might even slip at the wrong moment.


    "Should we wait to see if it is going to rain?" a chaser suggested.


    Usually, the clouds happened to cross by this region, without a single drop of water sshing. They would be extremely unfortunate if it started raining today.


    "We can wait for half an hour,"


    It wasn''tte now, half the day left before it got dark. They had no reason to hurry right now, even if they were to hunt for three hour, they could return back to the guild before evening.


    "Keep hiding properly, the monster should not sense our presence," the leader warned them and sat a distance away from the target territory, he begin sharpening his sword.


    The sword seemed less rustic ifpared to other chasers.


    These chasers gave the impression that they earned some spoils in the previous hunt and they seemed content and confident.


    Qiao sat and looked at the sky.


    He could tell from signs that soon there will be rain but he did not speak out.


    If these hunters could keep secret then he definitely could keep them too.


    The bag hanging on his back was still there but it no more looked decent or polished because of first hunt.


    After half an hour, the chasers decided to hunt.


    They cannot wait anymore.


    "You are our brawler, so only attack when the monster is no more in defensive mood," the leader instructed.


    Inside his head, Qiao wanted tough at this concern of the chaser.


    "You better deceit someone else," Qiao warned instead.


    A chaser who was sent to scout ahead to look at the exact location of the monster came back hurrying.


    Qiao started looked away at his moment, to give privacy for what the chaser wanted to share with his leader. He did not want to make the leader suspicious by doing anything now.


    They did not talk though, only through some gestures, the leader understood.


    He ordered others to get ready.


    "Qiao, you will move forward from that direction," the leader called his name and told.


    "And we will face the monster first," he gestured all the chasers a direction for the hunt.


    The chasers earnestly nodded.


    They were sending Qiao from front and themselves were going from the rear, this way when the monster was distracted by the presence of the brawler, they will be able to attack from behind.

 Chapter 13: A Level Zeros Struggle (4)

    Chapter 13: A Level Zero''s Struggle (4)


    A Level Zero''s Struggle (part 4)


    Qiao could notice some of their gestures, but could not make sense of them.


    He cannot tell what was going on but it would most definitely be a trap like before. But he still need to follow as the leader instructed. He knew that leader or the chasers would not share their spoils even if he survived.


    But the most necessary was points or what they called experience. He needed experience to level up.


    To level up and kill the strong hunter whose voice frustrated him was his aim and not to be rich in this world.


    He followed the direction and carefully walked, trying his best to sense any of the smallest and shortest movement.


    Soon as he asked himself to get ready for experience, he could feel a different kind of strength empowering him.


    He could feel his body little stronger than what he used to feel in the university time. In front of gym guy, he always looked helpless and frail but now he could feel that he was strong.


    As the party moved into position, it started to rain. They all made irritated expressions but, they had already entered the monster''s territory and retreating now might prove to be dangerous.


    The strange monster on the other hand did not seem to bother with the change at all. It had arge body and pincer on its back. It eyed Qiao who was slowly moving towards it from the front.


    It was aware that in this rain, while the hunters would have trouble moving and reacting quick, the monster itself was not affected much in anyway. It already knew that the advantage was in its hands so it was slowly closing down on the prey. And there was a strange aura that it sensed from this humaning towards it.


    Qiao who was moving slowly forward with caution was alerted when it started to rain. But he already knew it would happen so he as prepared for it. He was trying his best to remain alert and look out for any quick attack from the monster. Strangely the monster had not yet initiated an attack.


    At that moment he saw the leader signaling towards him. He understood that he was edging him forward to do his work as a bait.


    Right then the monster breathed through its nostrils and jumped at him suddenly.


    Qiao took immediately wrapped his palm around the nearest trunk and using its support he just made a sharp turn, managing to avoid the attack.


    The monster met empty air.


    Behind the monster, the group that was ready to attack stopped suddenly as they saw Qiao dodge. This was not ording to the script. Wasn''t that guy supposed to be struggling with the monster ready to kill it, when they would appear and attack the busy monster? To think that this brawler could still dodge on time?


    They were stunned.


    But they had no time to think about it anymore as the monster turned around, it also spotted them.


    They were not in hiding anymore.


    The rain made the ground muddy, the firefly seemed revitalized in the rain, it was energetic and would attack and kill them all.


    The chasers wiped the drops of water from their faces and moved forward.


    There was not a proper formation or any guidance from the leader. The leader also realized this and felt that he should guide the chasers else the hunt would look ridiculous. And if they took fatal damage


    Qiao meanwhile stood at the side, between the trees. He did not directly let the chasers be aware of his position, as he knew that they would direct the monster toward him.


    Right after the second attempt of the attack, leader located the brawler maintaining a good distance from the location of the battle. Strangely he had not run away but was observing them instead.


    The leader gritted his teeth and felt anger rising in him. The fact that they were being rubbed with salt and vinegar while he was standing unscathed made him really burst with anger.


    He did not wait for the chasers to move and instead turned to act himself. He jumped in front of the monster and then ran toward brawler. He was confident in his ability as a level two chaser.


    He could run fast and dodge the monster of level one but the brawler was zero level.


    Though it was raining but that would not affect his ns. When he was hunting the monster, no loser could benefit from it. He thought the brawler had not left because he wanted to reap the spoils after they all got injured dealing with the monster. So he wanted to make him suffer like this instead.


    Qiao was truly unlucky as the monster again closed in toward him.


    But he thought to not back down this time. He could see the attacking this time and at it wasn''t as quick as thest one. He kept his right-hand grip on the temporary stone weapon and swung his weapon towards leg of the monster.


    Everyone present was surprised when they saw the newbie retaliate in such precision. They were stunned once again.


    Since when did a newbie happen to learn attacking the monsters in his first mission? There was no fresh example for it in nearly hundred years.


    Now they knew that this brawler was not clearly here to serve as bait, but instead worry about the experience they were losing.


    This attackunched was not fatal and it only gave three experience points.


    The leader was agape as well but hurriedly heposed himself again.


    He should not let this brawler take the advantage no matter what.


    He gestured two of the chasers to give him cover and he himself attacked the monster by using his sword.


    It was a proper level two weapon and if correctly used, it could guarantee five to ten experience points in a single attack.


    The attack and the experience were rted to dexterity and strength behind the attack and the kind of the weapon used.


    If a chaser was going to use a lower level weapon than the level of the monster then it was called an invalid weapon and it could not give the chaser any experience points. In most situations, it would shatter during the battle.


    Not a single chaser or hunter would be willing to take such risk so they fight for spoils, through the exchange of spoils, they could buy a good weapon depending on the worth of the spoils.


    Right now, the leader was able to face the monster but only he was equal to it in battle. The monster used the sshes of the mud to its advantage and truly mocked the hunters, it seemed to be a female firefly which often faced hunters.


    The small wings which cannot help it to fly were used for the sshes instead. Despite its huge size it had amazing flexibility. The situation was troubling for the party of hunters.

 Chapter 14: A Level Zeros Struggle (5)

    Chapter 14: A Level Zero''s Struggle (5)


    A Level Zero''s Struggle (part 5)


    Qiao could not be bothered with their roguish ways. These chasers might have developed habits to bully junior brawlers and zeroes but as long as his life was not directly pushed down a cliff, everything was fine.


    But the leader who was facing the monster right now did not have a calm expression like Qiao. He was having a tough time and just when he prepared a big attack, something unexpected took ce.


    The chaser was not sure where he went wrong, but a broken log suddenly appeared before him on the ground. This sudden drop of a piece of log kicked up mud and water which deprived his ability watch properly. He struggled to focus on the monster but the muddy water was making it difficult.


    He had wanted to show off through this attack. But now just the opposite of it was happening.


    The lower level chasers always turned agape when they happened to witness a higher level or senior chaser do some powerful attack.


    It always boosted the seniors and they could brag about their strength.


    But it this situation. the leader instead fell face down in the mud and the monster found this as a chance to run over him.


    Looking at the turn of event, the team members rushed forward. If they did not help in this scenario they would be chopped by this leader so they hurried to rescue.


    They came in between the leader and the monster and attacked with all their limits up.


    With the coborative attack, the monster was pushed back for the time being and the leader was able to grasp this time and stood up.


    The chasers happened to see his sted muddy look and they could barely control theirughter.


    They should not be disrespectful, could they?


    Qiao found this golden chance when the team and the monster had been separated to make a move. The chasers were distracted thinking that the monster was not soon attacking, so he could just avail this opportunity to grab some experience points.


    Until now, he understood one thing very clearly. As long as a brawler, chaser or hunter was able to collect experience, he didn''t need to fear bullies because he could increase his own dexterity and strength.


    He had observed the first party he ever met outside the fateful cave, the level one chasers had looked quiet burly ifpared to a simr youth of their age.


    And now watching this second level chaser, he saw that his strength was much more stable. He had better muscle build and they werepact. They looked to be an improvement from level one. The experience really transformed a guy physically it seemed. It wasn''t just an illusion.


    Qiao was known for his sharp observations on any topic or people and his fast calctions ability. This could help him in this world and if he carefully followed, he can get more knowledge about how the things work here.


    Qiao happened to hear the instruction and the information which thezy man had told to these chasers at the Guild earlier. Though it was just a sentence, but for a brawler it was more like a silver clue.


    At least he had an idea what he could attempt.


    Because of previous coborative attack when the monster fell back, Qiao rushed forward. He aimed this time to attack its abdomen. This hit although might not prove to be fatal, it could potentially gain him more experience.


    He was not level one so there will beughable amount of strength behind his attack, but he should still try.


    Every single point mattered, right?


    He carried his shapeless weapon in his hand and jumped toward the monster, the shapeless weapon happened to be level three stone, so it was definitely much better than what other thought.


    Indeed, this was the reason which gave him courage to attack. He was aiming carefully to make sure that maximum of his strength was delivered in this one strike.


    It was at this moment when the chasers mouth went wide agape. They had not been surprised by their leaders attack because he had slipped up, but looking at this brawler''s audacity made them really astonished.


    In presence of his seniors, he was actually trying to show off. But what was there to show off here. They knew that the useless weapon would shatter.


    And probably, the monster would be triggered.


    It might grab the weak body of the brawler and turn it into meat paste.


    But for Qiao, it was different.


    He calcted the amount of time and his action speed beforehand, the monster would need three to four seconds foring back and stand up for attack and he needed the same time because he was brawler.


    If he was level one or two, he might not need this much time for action, so it was a difference between levels.


    The leader forgot his situation which was not as weing as it should be, he was expecting to see something hrious, they were trapping this brawler for so long and here he was throwing himself in front of the monster.


    The chasers also got ready to watch this show.


    The leader crossed his arms on his chest and scrutinized the movements of the brawler.


    It waspletely different from what they were expecting, the leader happened to notice the small amount of agility of his movements and the trajectory of his action. He creased his brows.


    There was something wrong with this brawler.


    This was impossible without gaining minimum five hundred experience yet this brawler got his token today unless he has done it before or practiced but it was impossible for a downtown poor youth to support himself with the good amount of food to practice.


    That''s why most of the youths join guilds and be brawlers for goodness sake.


    As the weapon made contact with the monster, a surprised look shed across all those present.

 Chapter 15: A Level Zeros Struggle (6)

    Chapter 15: A Level Zero''s Struggle (6)


    A Level Zero''s Struggle (part 6)


    Since it did not shatter, it was enough to give a p to these chasers.


    Qiao almostpletely utilized his strength in this one strike. He delivered as much a hard blow as he could. The level three weapon actually gave a slight injury to the monster and baffled monster threw the brawler aside. Just like the chasers, the monster was also stunned.


    It never anticipated that a brawler would be this ferocious.


    Qiao fell back on the ground but he was not empty handed, this attack alone gave him a hundred points due to the fact that the abdomen was the weakest part of this monster and the weapon used for this attack was level three.


    It could have given fifty more experience if Qiao had been level one, an equal to the monster.


    Qiao was happy inside, despite using his strength in the attack, he was not feeling used up.


    The sudden increase of the hundred points immediately strengthened his dexterity and the ground did not hurt him as much. He stood up and stepped back from the range limit of the monster.


    The range limit was what can be described as the ability of the monster''s body to react and reach a near object, chaser or enemy in shortest time possible with its big stature.


    The chasers were looking goofy now, "Why are you standing there like goons, are you waiting for him to snatch our hunt?" the leader could no longer hide his intentions. He was already at his tether ends to see the brawler taking advantage of their situation and attacking the monster.


    Now the question was whether to shoo away the brawler first or kill the monster? What if the brawler again tried to steal opportunity?


    Should they kill him first? But he immediately put away the idea as right now the monster was raging and it wasn''t possible to deal with the brawler together with the monster.


    The leader instructed his underlings to work fast with the hunt else they would beughing stock of history that a brawler snatched their hunt and earned all the experience points.


    Qiao could understand their frustration. It seemed to having two tokens was not a bad idea.


    It made the other people underestimate his actual abilities and he could pose to be weaker when he was actually stronger than what people believed.


    Moreover, if he had not taken the initiative to steal the opportunity, would they have given him any chance out of goodness?


    That was entirely out of question.


    So he had to act for his share, right?


    The chasers surrounded the monsters and did not leave a path for the brawler to interfere during their hunt again.


    The monster was ready to tear apart the brawler but the chasers were not letting out an opening. It struggled to break their circle but every time they came up to attack and got some minor points. But as the monster did not let them directly attack the injured abdomen, they were struggling to finish it off.


    The leader was not satisfied.


    And their chances to get near were getting less.


    If they reached too near, they might not be able to stand a direct blow of the level one monster with its huge body.


    Due to a small distraction, the monster was able to attack one of the chaser who was weakest of all.


    They barely saved his body from getting maimed.


    Sometimes, it was not just about levels difference, to face a monster, a hunter or chaser should have right amount of determination else, in actual hunt, it was hard to maintain when looking a giant monster nearing over their head.


    Guts


    It was called guts.


    The giant body of the monster can easily overpower a hunter making them lose their will to fight.


    The other chasers started shouting vulgarities. Now the leader had to get serious. He instructed them to distract the attention of the monster and he would attack the monster right in the abdomen.


    The first attack of the brawler was sessful so there was high chance that the second attack would let themplete the hunt.


    But the monster had also set its target on the leader this time. It was because this chaser constantly attacked and gave several injuries and was the strongest of them all.


    Qiao was standing a bit away, looking over the fight. He had to see whether he could find opportunity once more. Or if these chasers were going to chase after him. It was necessary for him to know and if he did not stay, he might not be able to know this.


    While acting on the advice of the leader two chasers tried their best to hold back the monster.


    They produced a weird pitch from their mouth which resembled a firefly cooing. They thought that it would distract it. But the monster did not like it. It was currently facing enemies and got injured, how it could possibly bear these chasers mocking its situation.


    It seemed they were making fun of its present condition.


    The monster covered the distance without giving a warning all of a sudden and dragged one of the chaser in the muddy ground with its front little long legs.


    During this while leader was ready to attack, he was also angry at the brawler and thought to vent out all the anger in this attack. The more aggressive his attack was, more the chances for him to get the lead in this hunt. As one of the chaser already died probably.

 Chapter 16: A Level Zeros Struggle (7)

    Chapter 16: A Level Zero''s Struggle (7)


    A Level Zero''s Struggle (part 7)


    The group leader was ready to attack. At the same time he kept an eye on the brawler.


    If the brawler took to run away after taking advantage of them, he would make sure toin about him such that in future no one would choose him and drive this guy''s reputation through the mud. He would then make sure that this guy pays for messing with him.


    Though he knew that he was the one who was trying to use him as bait; he would never admit to it.


    He has the power to use being a higher-level hunter, and such oppression wasmon.


    But instead of running away, Qiao was standing there waiting for this hunt to end or if he was provided with another opportunity he would jump on it.


    As he thought such, he looked at the leader moving to make his attack. He could tell that the leader was putting all his strength into this attack.


    The level one weapon in the leaders handnded on the abdomen of the monster and it rolled with the pain while clutching the leader, resulting in him being trampled under its giant body.


    He thought that he has enough agility to move away but it turned out that luck was not shining on him today. Due to the damn rain he once again was caught in an adverse situation.


    When he fell before, his whole body got muddled in the ground and now when he had attacked, he could not move as he predicted in his mind, causing him to slip with the monster.


    And unexpectedly his weapon too broke on the impact, injuring the monster gravely but leaving him weapon less.


    It was no moreparable to be used against a level one peak monster.


    He was nning to buy a level two weapon after collecting spoils from this hunt, he knew he would be able to afford the price of level two weapon after this.


    But now


    He thought that his weapon could stand another hunt but it turned out that he was wrong.


    Not only did his weapon get shattered but he was currently in a miserable situation.


    Why would a monster care that a human was being maimed by its huge body.


    Now Qiao had no choice but toe forward to help if not it will be toote. He did not like how these people treated him, but he wasn''t evil to leave them to die here.


    One of them was unconscious or might be dead, two were severally injured and now this leader was getting maimed. If he walked away now, there was a high chance that they would die.


    He had to do something.


    He came forward and circled the monster from a distance without alerting it. Looking for a chance to save the leader of the group.


    But it seemed that he had to tackle the monster first.


    With a level three weapon coupled with his over three hundred points, at least he could give it a try. Though he was not sure after looking at the level one weapon broke and the leader was in miserable condition.


    He wiped the water from his face and surveyed the monster.


    He was calcting, how many attacks he needed to kill the monster. Great focus needed to be maintained right now so that he doesn''t end up as another snack for the monster.


    Finally he jumped in a quick motion, monster grabbed at the abdomen with caused it to shriek with the utmost pain. While it continued to held the leader as hostage in its front legs, it was right time for Qiao to settle over the abdomen and stab as much as he could in two to five seconds.


    These two to five seconds would decide the fate of the leader and Qiao. As in after that it would definitely break free and pounce back at him.


    Before jumping he had gestured at the leader to escape when he would attack. So even though the leader was gritting but he had to follow the brawler else he cannot guarantee his own life much less hold a grudge against the brawler.


    Without wasting, he stabbed repeatedly in the wound that was present due to his and the leaders attack earlier. In fact the Leader had managed to injure it much more than he imagined, so at the third attack the monster fell back.


    It had finally ended.


    During this while, the leader was able to drag his body away a little. Taking support against a tree, he rested himself.


    Now Qiao was waiting for perhaps the monster to evaporate just like the previous monster, but it did not.


    "Open up its abdomen, there might be something valuable," the leader told him in a weak voice.


    Qiao followed his advice since he was still considered to be in his team.


    The abdomen was already shed open by his weapon during the attacks, he carefully checked and there were pearls shining there.


    He picked them out and brought toward leader, he ced near him and went to check the one on those who were unconscious.


    The leader had a surprised look on his face. He could not believe that brawler instead of keeping the spoil, ced the precious pearls near him. Did it means that he wanted him to divide it equally?


    He was puzzledpletely.


    Qiao was checking the pulse of the chaser but sadly, the chaser was no more.


    The other two chaser were saddened but although they were also in bad conditions they were alive.


    "What you do with your dead?" he solemnly asked to the chaser.


    "He is not in a condition to be sent back in the downtown, dig a hole and bury him," the chaser was trying to stop the blood flow from his wound which was getting mixed with the rain.


    Qiao after earning one hundred and fifty more experience points was looking well so he started to dig the ground.


    It would be fine since the rain had made the ground soft and it did not take much effort.


    The water was dripping from his hair and he was busy in digging the ground. It had been a dangerous yet adrenaline rushed day for him yet again.

 Chapter 17: A Level Zeros Struggle (8)

    Chapter 17: A Level Zero''s Struggle (8)


    A Level Zero''s Struggle (part 8)


    The chasers were more than stunned now.


    It wasn''t as if this youth was not aware of their initial ns? They also openly went against him and tried to use him as bait and he knew it very well.


    They could tell that this youth was very well aware then why was he doing this. He had a choice to take the spoils and abandon them since they were not in good conditions.


    Qiao did not think of this as helping them. He was only doing what they were not able to do in their present condition.


    As for the spoils, he didn''t need them for the time being.


    After he buried the body of the chaser, he turned.


    The rain had stopped yet the blood had dyed this ce crimson everywhere.


    The leader supported against the trunk of the tree and counted the pearls, he gave half the pearls to Qiao but he did not ept, "If you equally divide then I am willing to take,"


    There was a proverb, sometimes you don''t need to kill your enemy with a weapon; your attitude alone can simply stab them in the heart.


    His words felt the same to him right now. He wasn''t exactly a cruel man. He had just been following the trend as all others did. Hunting was a profession where the strong ruled and the weak were killed.


    But the group leader was ashamed now.


    His dream to reach the peak of second level or reach the third level was shattered now his experience points were reduced due to his fatal injuries. Else he could have died.


    In severe situations when a hunter faced brutal or fatal injuries which could immediately kill a normal human, the token would use up the experience points to save the hunter for once.


    There were even more hidden usages of this token which only higher level hunters can employ.


    The group leader equally divided and Qiao picked his share dly. He would not reject something that was offered to him. He had no need for it, but it would not hurt to save some spoils for future needs.


    He ced the pearls inside his bag.


    "Do we need to go back to find another team?" then he turned to the leader and asked.


    The leader smiled weakly.


    "These two chasers might not be doing any hunting for few days. As for me, I am willing to follow you. My injuries only need one or two hours to cure." After seeing the brawler''s ability, he had unconsciously epted this guy as someone powerful. And right now he was in a weaker position after having his points reduced greatly.


    The leader needed another weapon as soon as possible and for this his spoils were not enough.


    But he could borrow a weapon from the fellow chaser.


    It was not necessary to go back and ask the guild to provide a hunt opportunity, they could search the area around the lower region to find a hunt themselves too.


    To ask the guild gives a general information about the hunt but they could see that the information sometimes cannot be helpful when the luck was ying bad.


    Qiao had umted nearly five hundred experience.


    He could not deny that with the increasing experience, he was feeling a surge in his strength and although not apparent, he could feel it within.


    His first goal was to reach the level one and then leave the guild for good.


    If he was being treated as a bait for all his life, how would he be able to be strong and face the worst enemy?


    Leaving guild would not bring problem for him as he has a token to calcte his experience now. And lower level Guild were not restricting in the first ce.


    He sat against the trunk of tree and decided to wait. He could also tell the change in the leader''s behavior and felt it was better to have an experienced hunter by his side.


    He was giving second chance to this group leader to see whether he was trustable or not.


    After all when leaving the guild, he needed few people to make his own team for the hunt. He now knew that a hunt was impossible without a team or group.


    Moreover, he had no knowledge how these people could determine which monster to hunter or judge its level. To him all monsters seemed to be the same.


    It would be dangerous to poke at a monster just to check its level.


    He needed to remain in the guild for few days still and collect information.


    After two hours, two chasers went back to the guild while the group leader was better enough to follow him.


    He stood up and the weapon which he had borrowed from the other chaser hung around his waist.


    He removed upper cover of his clothes and squeezed the water. It was made of skin of some unknown animal. Most the people Qiao happened to see were wearing such type of clothing.


    "Don''t you have another pair of clothes?" the group leader asked Qiao.


    He noticed that the brawler was still wearing his tattered clothes.


    "I don''t know where to buy," Qiao shrugged his shoulders.


    "You should buy some hard cover clothes first. If we stumble on to a enraged monster, it would be troublesome to save the body from direct hits." The chasers had to wear clothes made of rugged monster skin to protect them. But only low-level chasers did this. Higher hunters could directly buy themselves armor.


    Qiao took deep breath and decided he would buy himself proper clothes when he got the chance. It was not appropriate to walk around in tattered clothes like he did.

 Chapter 18: A Level Zeros Struggle (9)

    Chapter 18: A Level Zero''s Struggle (9)


    A Level Zero''s Struggle (part 9)


    Weapons And Luck Cannot Be Borrowed:


    "You have to visit the downtown if you want to buy fleece and I would suggest you to buy it first," the group leader spoke. He wanted to team up with this guy and quickly earn some spoils.


    If they could find one more level one monster and earn some spoils, it would be more than enough for him to buy a better weapon.


    He urgently needed a better quality weapon.


    Hunters without a weapon was like a monster without defense, which could be easily be trapped and killed.


    Qiao have no idea about the ces of this world so he could only follow this man. He still remained cautious inside. He would observe him to judge whether he was what he showed him on the surface.


    Whether enemy or friend, whoever could give him some information, he would not mind. He needed it urgently.


    They slowly walked down a path.


    When Middletown was under construction, those who designed the big structure created nine exits and entrances. These were not limited to reaching the Middletown, instead the extended the pathways toward downtown very skillfully.


    Few of the pathways led toward Hightown Mountains but none of the hunters lower than level five ever considered to walk on these paths because of the hidden dangers.


    So, it was easy to follow a path which slowly steeped downward toward a number of downtown localities.


    The leader was familiar with these pathways and he was going to the nearest downtown because they needed to return back for hunting soon, before the evening fell.


    He kept looking at the weapon in Qiao''s hand, wondering what it was to even help this brawler help kill a level one monster.


    "Where did you get this weapon?" unable to keep his curiosity, the chaser asked.


    Qiao who was kicking away a dried bough on the ground spoke, "Weapon and luck cannot be borrowed," as he spoke, he moved his hand and a big spider fell, it was going tond on the chaser because he was not giving attention to secure himself.


    The chaser was agape, this was poisonous spider.


    He looked at the brawler with disbelief. This guy was much more than he let others perceive.


    ....


    Qiao wondered that he should keep some pearls in his pockets as opening his bag every time would bring unwanted attention. He hurriedly kept a few pearls in his pocket.


    In this world, things were not bought with the money but exchanged with objects of equal value or if they were in demand. For example, spoils can be exchanged too, though they were valued much more ifpared to the normal objects of daily life like fleeces, food


    They reached the nearest downtown and there was a small market.


    Though not much customers were present.


    Those who came here were mostly chasers and wanted to buy some strong fleece for themselves.


    There few were asking about some market where they could buy weapons but you would not find any good weapon here. All kind of weapons were to be found in Middletown at silent auctions.


    Unlike normal auction houses, silent auction houses offer a fixed price or treasure to exchange for if anyone was interested to buy any weapon.


    These silent auction houses were under the strong families of hunters and traders.


    No bargain was eptable unless the customer brought more expensive treasure or spoils from some rare hunt.


    They stopped in front of a small shop and Qiao surveyed his surrounding first.


    He then looked at few of the fleeces prepared by the peasants.


    There were no racks of limitless variety of fleeces here. Instead most of them seemed to be simr in build and served the same purpose. Their quality seemed same and handwork was not distinguishing at all.


    He decided on one at random and asked the price.


    The shopkeeper told the price and Qiao brought out a pearl in exchange.


    The shopkeeper was shocked coz he knew this was worth more than tens of pges.


    "You can keep it as a tip from me," Qiao waved his hand and shopkeeper did not understand what the youth meant.


    Only that the youth was generous to give more than the worth of pge.


    Qiao was worriless about it.


    "We should head back now," chaser informed.


    Now he could tell that it wasn''t that this youth had too much spoils on him or considered them worthless. It was just that he had no idea about their value.


    Other chasers would almost kill others to get the spoils for buying weapons or other stuff of their necessity. But this guy just threw away these as if they weremon stones.


    He suddenly had an idea.


    He was more than willing to hunt with him and find out more of him. If he really just doesn''t care for spoils then he would be d to rob him off first. After all he was still a higher-level hunter.


    He was supposed to hunt recklessly for spoils and a treasure bank was right beside him. He would be a fool to miss such an opportunity.


    Who could resist such in robbery where the owner does not care about the money at all?


    This was truly negligence on Qiao''s part. He did not know that he needed great wealth to buy a better weapon or armor. Also, that he needed to pay an annual fees to the Guild.


    The annual fees for the Guild was obligatory and everyone had to pay up for it.

 Chapter 19: A Level Zeros Struggle (10)

    Chapter 19: A Level Zero''s Struggle (10)


    A Level Zero''s Struggle (part 10)


    Since he had already sessfullypleted his first mission under that team of the Guild, he might be asked to pay up the annual fee now.


    Mostly, one whole month was given to a brawler if he could seed in some mission and bring back some spoils.


    Now the chaser had set his eyes at the brawler. He was waiting for a chance now.


    They were going back to the lower edges where they could possibly find some level one monster. But unlike what the chaser thought, Qiao was notpletely clueless as to what was going on in his brain.


    In fact, he was keeping his eyes at him.


    As for why he had saved him, that was simply to test him whether he would return the favor of saving his life, or turn back into a greedy hunter.


    With a stronger partner he could hunt a monster more easily. Now he wanted to find out whether this guy was good enough to team up with.


    He had politely followed the chaser, otherwise he could have even forced the chaser when he was in a weaker position. Instead he had disyed a much more servile attitude as he wanted to test his character better.


    So, it was better that he himself followed him. Now it seemed that he had no influence on this chaser. In this manner he could observe for himself how this chaser behaved and make a judgement. Being stuck with a team mate who acted like a wolf dressed in sheep''s clothing would only lead to him being betrayed.


    As for why Qiao continued to hunt with this guy for now, it was because he did not want to return to the Guild with the title of a Brawler still on him.


    He simply don''t want others to bully him anymore.


    Whether in this world or the world where he came from, if he returned he would make sure to live a better life this time and punch all the bullies on their faces.


    He was sure if this ce he was to encounter a monster here he would not give up on the chance. Even if the monster was already fighting a different group of chasers, he would ask to be given a chance.


    Now they were at the premises of lower edges where level one monsters can be found.


    During their journey, Qiao wore the upper pge fleece without changing his actual clothes. If he found suitable ce for changing then he would but not in the open.


    It was a long clothe with a maroon hue and white tiger fringe.


    From one nce, it looked like a tailor jointed various kinds of fur without caring about size requirements.


    Still it was better than to walk around with the tattered clothing.


    The chaser was trying his best to not ask this youth, the question which was pounding his head.


    He wanted to ask whether he belonged to some established family of hunters or traders, so that he would be sure that this youth was not someone to be offended. It was easy to not recognize special people of prestige as those in the lower ranks never had the chance to know about the upper echelon.


    If he belonged to those families then he should abandoned this idea to rob him else the youth might bring his backing and then he would certainly end up dead.


    "The strong families are doing good business these days," he suddenly stroked up a conversation, to find out in a different way.


    Qiao who was trying to sense his surrounding gave ate response, "Who are these strong families by the way?" since this chaser talked, he could ask to get some information he thought.


    "They are the actual rulers of the business around the Middletown, howe you don''t know about them?" the chaser pretended to be surprised.


    "I came from a very far ce and know nothing about the strong families or the traders around here," Qiao shook his shoulders and resumed to check whether there were any signs of monster around here.


    The chaser nodded at his answer and fell into some thought.


    "I seemed to hear something," suddenly the level one chaser who had more sharp senses spoke.


    He could tell that there a group fighting around with a monster.


    Qiao was also ready. He could soon hear the loud and mixed voices.


    A group of six members happened to spot this monster since they were six in numbers and the level of monster was not high, they thought to hunt it down and divide the spoils.


    But it turned out that the monster was not ready to let them hunt so easily.


    Two of them has already gotten injured at the very first moment and now others were almost struggling to survive. They of course did not run away as they had two injured members. Nor were they able to defeat the monster as it was a peak level two one. It seemed as if though they had made a wrong choice to face this monster.


    Most of them were only level one, while only the leader was level two. He thought with his six members team the level two monster would not be a headache. But now they were facing a difficult situation.


    The reason they had not been able to defeat it was that, this monster had incredible defense. None of their attacks were able to directly pierce through its hide and hurt it.


    Only a level three chaser with a same level weapon could hunt such monster. And this was the price for their ignorance.


    Now they were worried whether they would still be able to go back alive after this.


    The chaser who was walking with Qiao waved his hand as soon as he saw the group. He was familiar with them as they were from the same Guild.


    Qiao was registered today so he was not familiar with anyone.


    The leader saw the chaser and his spirits came back; he was happy that another level two hade on the right time.


    But it was not as he had wished. This chaser was indeed level two but because of barely surviving death when Qiao saved him from getting maimed, he lost his level two experience points, and now he was only a slightly more powerful level one.


    The pity and it would have been better if he had died, facing shame after surviving might broke him if he has sliver of shame but he was more shameless than his situation.

 Chapter 20: A Level Zeros Struggle (11)

    Chapter 20: A Level Zero''s Struggle (11)


    A Level Zero''s Struggle (part 11)


    The group was in a mess now.


    And the monster was currently giving them a tough time. If it was allowed, it would have trampled them the moment they had attacked it.


    Its strong defense was giving it an advantage else these chasers would have hunted it until now. But their weapons were not delivering any fatal injury.


    None of them had level three weapons which was a huge disadvantage for chasers.


    The chaser who was walking with Qiao rushed and joined the group. He had been expecting that this group would be on winning position but the current scenario only made him pity them.


    He believed with his addition he could be able to provide some help andter collect some spoils. But it was apparent that they won''t be getting rid of this monster very time soon.


    The chaser also thought that after he was done with this monster, he could ask for this team to help him deal with this youth. He wished to rob this ignorant guy and teach him a lesson, but he was going to be disappointed.


    Qiao stood with ease at a distance from the battle. He finally had a chance to witness a proper hunt, there was no way he was missing it. He did not know these people and felt no obligation to help them. Neither did they consider a Zero could help them in anyway so it was better to stand by and witness the chaos.


    His day was not going to be a waste after all.


    He sat by a tree and witnessed how these chasers went around to hunt down a stronger beast.


    "What is wrong with the situation here?" the chaser reached the leader of this team and asked him.


    They were quite familiar with each other because they started their career the same day and they both had escaped from the groups which took them as sacrificialmbs.


    "Take it as our bad luck, but when we decided to hunt this monster looked to be an easy hunt. But right after we began to attack it we understood that it is a unique monster whose defense only activated when you attack it. Its upperyer poses a strong defense which we are unable to prate," the chaser shook his head while exining the situation.


    "I heard you have a strong weapon. Should we give it a try by attacking together?" the group leader suggested.


    The defeated leader of the previous hunt pitifully smiled, "My weapon shattered when I was hunting today earlier and I barely escaped death," he exined as he showed his present level one weapon.


    The leader shook his head, he wanted to curse at him loudly and say why did he came here if he was not helpful to them.


    But he kept it to himself.


    At that moment a chaser helped drag the gravely injure body of another chaser.


    The situation was increasingly getting tense and if this continued they would have no other way other than to retreat.


    "Why don''t you use the trap technique?" the chaser gave a suggestion seeing that the leader was not happy to see him here.


    "I initially thought about it but the monster would be able to break it easily. And then what would happen to those surrounding it can be predicted," the leader did not appreciate this suggestion.


    "I think the only option left is to retreat. I should ask them run away, while I for cover them until we leave safely," the group leader could not continue to see his team getting injured one by one. For now he thought he should retreat and return back after preparing well.


    "Stop, I have someone with me who I am sure could help," the chaser right now was eager to get these spoils so he pointed toward Qiao and gestured toward the thing in his hand.


    "I don''t know if your mind is functioning properly or you might be a little disturbed because of your loss earlier today but can you exin how a brawler can help us?" the group leader was not just shocked, he was simply unable to express what he was feeling right now.


    He thought that a bolt had finally gone loose in this guys brain after hunting for long.


    "Can you see that weird looking thing in his hand, you might not believe but I am sure it is a level three weapon of rare type," the chaser exined. He thought he was finally able to trap Qiao in his scheme now.


    Qiao would not give away this weapon and he wasn''t confidant to defeat him swiftly without facing a loss himself. So this team would be the perfect for him to solve this problem.


    This would be a perfect scenario to rob off his belongings.


    Hunting this monster might not actually give him much as he would have to share it with this team, but the bag that this youth carried might be worth ten times the spoils here he thought.


    And he was right about it too, the amount of crystals in the bag coupled with his savings would allow him to buy a level three weapon easily.


    For spoils, even a higher-level chaser would not be ashamed to hunt level one monster. As it was one of the really difficult task to keep the bnce between the level of a hunter and the level of their weapon. A perfect bnce can grant good experience and better safety but it was too difficult to buy the expensive weapons after every few months.


    So what dyed most of the chasers was theck of spoils most of the time.


    If they choose to be patient and hunt a bit more after gaining enough experience points then they would even be able to polish their skills while hunting enough spoils. But most were a greedy bunch of people.


    So they resort to underhanded means mostly.

 Chapter 21: A Level Zeros Struggle (12)

    Chapter 21: A Level Zero''s Struggle (12)


    A Level Zero''s Struggle (part 12)


    The leader looked toward the youth and scrutinized from head to toe.


    Then he shook his head.


    "He is in no way a level one, so tell me how could a zero get a level three rare weapon, are you daydreaming?" the leader was irritated now.


    He knew this chaser very well, so he knew that he was probably knitting a trap around the youth to get another benefit.


    "Would you believe me if I say that through this weapon, the youth killed a level two monster in front of my eyes?" the chaser gave the lsat information he withheld to make the leader interested.


    And it really picked the interest of the leader.


    "Is that so?" he solemnly looked toward the youth.


    "Indeed," the chaser added in and he gestured toward Qiao toe.


    Qiao was not expecting that the leader of this team would bother him. He walked and reached near them.


    "Young man, why don''t you help us in hunting this monster and lend us your rare weapon for once?" the leader came straight to the point in one go.


    Qiao looked around at the struggling chasers.


    He could not hand over his only weapon, right? If he suddenly found he was in problem, how he was supposed to fight back empty handed?


    "I can''t lend my weapon," he refused straight away to give up on weapon just because he was alone and they were many.


    Weapon should never be handed over just like that.


    The leader was bewildered to hear, he was already very considerate when asking politely.


    "How arrogant, are you still a zero?" he looked at Qiao angrily.


    In a normal situation, a zero should be following whatever he was asked by the leader. But what was with this zero, his level of arrogance and ignorance were different from normal brawlers.


    "Where does your confidencee from to have such an attitude in front of me?" he was getting angrier now. In the middle of the mess, this zero was showing his attitude which really made him want to strangle him.


    "I am sorry but I don''t intend to leave myself empty handed by giving away my weapon just because I am a zero," Qiao spoke in dry mood.


    He was not getting good vibes from the present situation and when he observed the chaser, he seemed to be nning something in his head.


    "I am a level two chaser, do you really think you can run away alive if I decide to chase you?" the leader was ready to burst now.


    He walked a step ahead and Qiao step back.


    The chaser was happy, he finally could see his n working very well. The way the leader was ring, it was apparent that he had decided the fate of this zero.


    In his eyes the zero was already dead.


    Being a zero and offending a level two was rarely heard off.


    If they happened to hear, it was not because the zero was audacious but the senior would be arrogant still rare urrence.


    "You better decide what kind of death you want to meet," the leaderughed but hisughter stopped in the middle when he heard the loud scream of his underling.


    The monster had finally lost its reasoning and went on a rampage and a chaser was immediately trampled underneath it. Now it was the turn of the another.


    It was dreadful sight.


    The leader immediately ran to help his men. It was not easy to collect some reliable chasers and make a team for hunt.


    A chaser who does not have his team would always rely on the guild to provide mission and this was one of the most terrible choice. As soon as the chasers reached second level, their first priority was to make their own team. The stronger hunters would be leading their hunt until the team slowly reach higher levels or got killed during missions.


    To have a team of its own looked fascinating but it was dangerous too. When a team decides on a random hunt, they only look at the level of the monster and theyck the necessary information regarding the monster which usually results in terrible deaths or severe loses.


    Qiao looked toward the chaser who was plotting against him and shook his head.


    He wanted to give him another chance but it seemed that he was a hopeless case.


    The chaser hurriedly followed the leader because if he stayed behind the leader, he might not get to grab the spoils on this guy that he wanted so bad.


    After losing a whole level, he was not as helpful but he could not tell them that he lost his level.


    Whoever designed and prepared these tokens for chasers must be above the level eight no lesser or perhaps a Hunter King. He had created something wonderful that allowed hunters to keep track of their points and n how much more they needed to level up.


    Low level-hunters would never understand the thought process of the top tier hunter who had created the level token. Perhaps it was made in an attempt to be able to store their points so that in a sever or fatal situation they can survive by losing a level but still save themselves.


    With these fascinations low level hunters aspired reach higher levels, they wished to live longer and prosper, to be more powerful.


    But this chaser was currently hiding his loss.


    And if the other leader were to find out, he might take his life. He could never be sure when greed could make another betray even his close friends.


    So right now, he had to keep up the faade that he was still a powerful level two hunter and then grab the riches on this youth''s body. Later then he will be able to buy himself a stronger weapon and regain his level. Who would then dare to find trouble with him?

 Chapter 22: A Level Zeros Struggle (13)

    Chapter 22: A Level Zero''s Struggle (13)


    A Level Zero''s Struggle (part 13)


    The monster had gone on a sudden rampage which had caught the chasers surrounding it unaware. One of them was trampled to death and another was scared witless. It was then that the leader of their team managed to jump in and save the chaser who was paralyzed by fear.


    The leader shouted at his chasers to maintain some distance with the monster and look for an opportunity to escape. Right now the leader was also feeling perplexed.


    Usually monsters with strong defense would chose to retreat after injuring few of the chasers as it did not want to struggle till the end either. It was a strange tie between weak humans and strong monster but they would not struggle till death with arge number of hunters.


    But this monster was different. It was making sure that none of them escaped and wanted to end them all here.


    The environment be even worse after one of them was now trampled to death. The other level one chasers were starting to panic now.


    Watching this, the chaser who had lost a level also joined in. He hade to gain some spoil so he had to help a little. But he was waiting for the moment to make the right attack. Unfortunately he had terrible luck today.


    He jumped to attack the monster when one more from the other team also came forward. He was hoping that the monster would pay more attention to the other person and he could grab a few hits to get some experience. But out of nowhere, the monster decided to take both of them together. Itunched its ws at both of them.


    The monster had realized that it had the advantage as no one here could injure it with their low-level weapons. It seemed to be entertained with the struggle of these puny humans and had decided to end them all here. If it were to allow them to retreat they woulde back with weapons that could hurt it and that would its death.


    The two who had attacked the monster had not thought that it would face them both head-on. This left them surprised and unable to change their course of action. Their weapon left no wound on the monster even as its ws crushed both of them to the ground. Then the monster raised its hand again to finish both of them.


    The two could see theiring death. They never thought that the monster would be this aggressive. They wanted to escape from its clutches, but the w from before had almost knocked them out. They had no strength to survive or dodge this next strike.


    Right then the monster lowered its head a bit and proceeded to kick the other chaser from the leader''s team. The man flew out and crashed on a tree. His skull cracked open and rained blood all around. Everyone who saw this was aghast. The leader who was thinking of stepping in again to help paused for a second.


    The other chaser who was pinned by the monster saw this and knew his death hade. He had been hoping to gain some spoils and renew his hunting life but everything was going to be over before it even began.


    Hisst moment were swiftly approaching and the guy could only lie there. It was at that moment that


    Qiao rushed in like a shadow, jumping slightly to reach the monster and swung his weapon with all his force.


    He had aimed at the head of the monster which was lowered right now. After observing the monster for some time now, he could judge that its head should be a weakness. First of all, he could not see the simryer of defense that covered its body on its head. And he could see as its head was high, it was subconsciously protecting it. So now when the monster had lowered head he grabbed the opportunity.


    It was just an observation done by Qiao.


    The shapeless weapon reached right on the target as his was getting better. The guy who had lost his level, who was scheming against this youth could not believe someone would jump to rescue him.


    But he misunderstood. Qiao was not helping or rescuing him. He had acted to gain some points and to show the other partied leader that he was not easy to deal with.


    The weapon was shoved in the monster''s head and then yanked back immediately. Qiao knew that he could not repeatedly stab this monster or else it would bash him to the ground with its head.


    But this attack was able to greatly injure the monster, at least to a seventy percent limit.


    The leader who was helping another chaser from the other side to get up was shocked to see this. He could tell this guy was something else, as the youth continued to survey the monster to seek another opportunity.


    The chaser who was waiting for his death, dragged himself away as the monster staggered backward, it was still alive.


    "If you want to earn any experience, go ahead," Qiao gestured to the leader who was standing agape. He came back to his senses.


    Leader could clearly see the attitude of this youth was still the same as when he talked about weapon.


    But now he understood that this guy had ability. He held his weapon and gestured his men too, they were going to earn some experience. Now that they knew its weakness and the fact that it was already injured gravely, they fought for few moments before bringing it down. It whole head was bashed in, but only one wound was visible. The one made by Qiao.


    There weapons still could not injure it gravely but repeated attack had managed to kill it due to its blood loss.


    Compared to the previous leader of the previous team, this leader was much cleverer. He did not attack Qiao or thought to create any grudge. He only focused on how much members he lost due to his stupidity.


    Qiao looked at his experience token. There was a mark of eight hundred experience points after he almost killed the monster.


    That means he was only two hundred experience away from bing level one.


    ....


    Now it was getting evening and he didn''t want to stay in the open forest so he waited for the leader to see whether he was bringing back his team to the Guild.


    The leader waited for a while to see whether the monster would dissolve and leave some spoils but nothing happened.


    It meant he had to dissect the monster for the spoils.


    He came toward Qiao, "You should use your weapon to dig out the spoils," he spoke in a very calm andposed way this time.


    "Sure, where should I dig?" Qiao nodded and asked.


    "If the head of the monster was the weakest point then you should dissect the head," the leader pointed the head. His tone was no more authoritative and blunt, he could understand in which situation he was just few moments before and if this youth had not made a move then his entire team might have perished today.


    He wasn''t stupid enough to still remain haughty and blunt after this.


    The weapon was still dripping blood when Qiao reached the dead body of the monster.

 Chapter 23: A Level Zeros Struggle (14)

    Chapter 23: A Level Zero''s Struggle (14)


    A Level Zero''s Struggle (part 14)


    Qiao used his weapon and cut open the wound that was already bleeding. There was only one stone ced there, emitting a blinding sharp yellow light. The worth of this single stone should easily buy a level three weapon.


    Qiao looked at the stone, he has close to naught knowledge about these stones so he handed this to the leader.


    "Only one? How will we divide it?" the leader was puzzled. ording to the set rules between teams, the leader divides the spoils after the hunt but here they had just one stone and it was really precious such that many would lose their lives just to get it.


    He looked at his chasers and then the youth.


    "I ask for your opinions," he asked them all.


    "I can''t be taking this stone, if I was not saved on time; I would have been dead by now so I won''t ask for it," the chaser who was saved at thest moment forsook his share.


    If it was some other team, the situation definitely would not be so calm They would have started to battle each other over this stone and only the strongest who remained after it would take the stone for himself.


    But this leader was more sensible and he quickly came up with a method.


    The leader heaved a sigh, "Should we divide it after reaching guild and exchanging this stone with the Guild treasury?" he put his suggestion.


    "This youth here, what do you think about my suggestion?" the leader asked Qiao.


    Qiao was satisfied the way this chaser addressed him, so he finally let go his solemnness and spoke, "I don''t mind after all we are all going back Guild, right?" This way he was indirectly suggesting to go back to the Guild since the evening was near.


    "Alright then, we are heading back to the Guild and will also let the senior receptionist know the names of the deceased," being in a Guild meant if they happened to know that a member of the Guild was killed, they should inform.


    They fixed their appearance and their bloody weapons then headed back. They kept the pace fast because night could be dangerous in the open forest.


    Qiao was able to match their pace and so they were sure that he was already level one.


    He could feel the increasing strength and his body don''t feel the frailty of being weak. The meaning behind this was clear. Every experience point was increasing strength of his body, strangely transforming his physique. He just had to make sure to avoid the bullies and scheming people to have a steady rise now.


    To rise from ashes was difficult but once aplished, the others would only show fear.


    Since he wasn''t exactly a level one yet, he should continue to be careful.


    The leader was no more keeping his eyes on this youth instead he was thinking to ask him if he wanted to join them as a team member.


    From his decision, one could tell that he was not only rational but wise.


    ....


    They reached the Guild and the leader informed the reception about their hunt details. He also filed for the exchange of the stone, the man sitting behind the desk closely looked at the stone and smiled,


    "How did you manage to get such a precious treasure. ording to your previous records you should not be able to kill such a monster. You have never ever used any unhanded means either but I must ask, who did you rob to obtain this?" The man asked. He was clearly mocking him.


    "We not only hunted the monster but also lost half of the team to it, do you doubt?" the leader solemnly spoke this time.


    The man nodded and stood up; he was going to exchange it at the same price for some lower level stone so that the team could divide among themselves.


    Qiao sat on the same bench where he sat this morning, but the youth who gave him some information was no more here. The chasers of the team also came and joined.


    They were sneaking a look towards him every now and then.


    There were many other teams who had just arrived to stay in the Guild for the night. Most weak or lower level chasers chose to return back rather than to stay and be surrounded by danger.


    The team Qiao had helped had many friends in other teams so they started to chat about their adventures of whole day.


    They described how the monster looked and killed their teammates. Of course, they remembered not to chat about the spoils


    Most of the chasers who earned even a single stone after hunt chose to deposit it in the Guild Bank. With the problem arising that hunters were looting each other''s spoils, every Guild introduced Guild Bank and all the members had their separate ount since nobody can steal from the Guild so the spoils were safe here.


    The Guild was the responsibility of the Guild owner and all Guild owners were powerful enough to not be trifled with.


    "You are only scared of your situation and over reacting. It is impossible that a zero could kill a level two peak monster in single attack, have you gone mad? This can''t happen," those who heard the story straightaway denied to believe it.


    Qiao was not listening to the chat, he was looking at the entrance of the Guild. Linwin had just entered, riddled with injuries. He went with a team and after passing half a day had now returned.

 Chapter 24: A Level Zeros Struggle (15)

    Chapter 24: A Level Zero''s Struggle (15)


    A Level Zero''s Struggle (part 15)


    Qiao immediately stood up and went to support Linwin. He was in no condition to stand by himself.


    Linwin was looking pale. He had not earned much experience and he was wounded so much that his meager points could not help him. It would be dangerous for him if he did not take something to heal himself.


    "Linwin, tell me what should I do to help with your wounds?" Qiao asked in a hurry. The team which he joined seemed not to bothered by his condition.


    They were chatting in another corner of the hall now and talking about spoils. They werepletely indifferent to anything else. Qiao gritted his teeth. If they brought him along, they should at least care to heal him in this condition.


    He just wanted to go there and beat them to his heart''s content until they looked the same as Linwin.


    But the more important issue here was to look for something which could help Linwin.


    "I have nothing to spend on my healing, and the team which took me did not give me my share of spoil saying that I did not attack," Linwin barely spoke.


    Qiao got angrier, if Linwin was not attacking then how did he get these injuries?


    "Just tell me what is the way to heal," Qiao gestured for him to not worry about the spoils. They would definitely equal the score one day.


    "Ask that man, ording to the information; the Guild can provide healing if something to pay in return is provided," Linwin supported his head against the bench, his blood has reddened the bench, his clothes were already dripping blood, few more minutes and probably he would die.


    Qiao almost ran toward the reception deck.


    The man was not there as he was gone to exchange for the precious stone.


    The team leader was standing there.


    The chasers who had noticed this situationughed.


    "Sigh, a poor is friends with another poor. Looking at the way this zero is concerned for another zero, I don''t know why he is so restless. They don''t look like blood brothers," the chaser chuckled who was sitting at the bench with his group.


    "He is hopeless, he should just let him die. Well none of my concern if he wants to use his spoils to help a stranger. Wait I forgot there is no way he could have any spoils." The man threw his hand on his thigh andughed.


    They were right, in their eyes, these zeroes could not afford healing no matter what.


    The reception man came back and Qiao hurriedly asked, "How we can heal an injured?" he did not wait for the man to sit on the chair.


    "I can heal with the healing stone but you have to pay something in return?" the man was little unhappy and he looked at the youth with sharp re then handed the stones to the team leader.


    He knew that this youth registered today morning, and in his wildest imagination, he might not be able to fork out anything to pay for the cure of a stranger.


    The team leader handed three pearls to Qiao and thanked him. At that moment the reception man looked at the leader with disbelieve.


    All those who werementing about both youths were looking at this youth as to how he would make fun of himself but what was happening?


    Qiao did not care what they all were thinking, he handed the pearls to the reception man and asked, "Would it do?" he also looked back at Linwin, the time was running out.


    "Yes, it would do," the man spoke passively.


    "Then do it, hurry please," Qiao was looking impatient now, he was worried that Linwin might die and this man would be aszy as he was in the morning.


    "Sure," the man stood and brought a deep greenish ck stone, it was acquired from a hunt of level seven monster and provided by the Guild owner to heal the injured.


    The reception man walked toward Linwin and ced this stone on his most fatal wounds.


    The stone as soon as touched the skin its color started to change. It was a rare sight for others too. They had never seen someone paying for the healing and they had never happened to witness the healing.


    The stone was rich with the energy of the nature and the healing power of a rare beast. This stone was dug out from the body of a monster and had the same attribute as the healing monster.


    That rare monster had a powerful healing technique. It was a tough hunt to kill it and retrieve the special healing stone.


    The price of this stone cannot be measured with any other treasure.


    Within few breaths, the wound started to heal and the rupture cut skin started to suture itself.


    Most of the fatal wounds were now healing rapidly.


    Linwin who was sure to die today, opened his eyes wide. Though he told him about the healing payment, he was not expecting this youth would pay for the healing which he earned today with his utmost effort.


    The team leader was now more than happy that he suggested this youth to join his team, this kind of attitude sure could bring benefits to both of them.


    Qiao finally let out a sigh. He didn''t want this youth to die in front of him miserably as he was the first one who met him and helped him honestly. He had provided him with information and helped him register for the Guild. For normal people it might not count as much, but for Qiao Tai who was from a different world, it counted much more.


    The reception man went back after healing.


    Qiao gestured at Linwin to know whether he was fine.


    "Haha, my friend you bought my life today," Linwin smiled grateful. He truly felt like a miracle had happened for him.


    "Do you want to take revenge from those who did not care for you and threw you away like used up piece of rag''?" Qiao whispered in his ear, as a strange glint appeared in his eyes.

 Chapter 25: A Level Zeros Struggle (16)

    Chapter 25: A Level Zero''s Struggle (16)


    A Level Zero''s Struggle (part 16)


    Linwin wide opened his eyes upon hearing these words.


    He hurriedly looked around to make sure whether others were paying any attention toward them. He was relieved to find they were all still chatting with others. After the shock a few moments ago, they had all gone back to discuss it and felt nothing more.


    "Wait, I am feeling a bit weird because of bloody clothes, I will return in a few minutes," he went to wash up his clothes or wear the one pair which he brought along.


    Qiao nodded.


    He was serious when he gave this option. The first step to walk toward his goal was to change his circumstances beginning from today. If Qiao wanted to live a better future without bullies, he would start to fight the bullies first and make a ce in this world.


    At that moment the team leader saw him sitting alone and came forward.


    "So did you consider joining us?" he asked and sat beside him.


    "I am willing if you can ept to give a chance to another zero, Linwin too," Qiao spoke with the same attitude. He knew why the leader was interested to rope him in. It was due to his weapon which seemed to have some worth now and also because he was somewhat skilled due to his awareness. The weapon yed the main part, so he was thankful that he thought to pick up this shapeless stone for defense back in the cave.


    Also, the way he had used this weapon made him look like someone who has proficient using such weapons.


    It was not a small detail to be ignored.


    "Ahh, are you really serious?" the team leader was shocked. He was not expecting that this youth would be putting forth a condition for joining. Much less such a condition. He wasn''t running a charity for Zeroes to gather.


    "Fair enough, but do you know understand that the team has two less members of level one. Before we had five people at that level. You are not level one yet and if I added two level zero, the bnce of the team wouldpletely break," the team leader wanted him to know how a team should work in a better way. Else it would just be a burden and hunting would be difficult.


    "Who said that huntingpletely depends up on the levels? Even if you gather level three chasers and ask them to hunt for you a level one monster, there are chances they could getpletely annihted if they are not careful." Qiao spoke bluntly to him.


    The team leader was really shocked now even more. He was a level two and had faced many things, but what this youth just said was unheard of.


    A team of level three chasers cannot hunt a level one monster? What kind of joke it was?


    "What you are trying to say?" the leader asked, puzzled.


    "If all the level three were to bear greed, they would let the other die first and then try to hunt it on their own. This way all of them might die and the monster would mock their carcasses," Qiao exined.


    He knew what he was saying and the team leader looked at him agape.


    "Of course, I am not asking for you to make it easier for Linwin to gain experience by presenting an injured monster on a tter. He will have to earn it by himself. I just want that you do not treat him like a disposable zero. And I will be a level one soon." Qiao also added.


    If this team leader wanted him to join in the team, he would join on his own terms.


    "Alright, I understand what you meant so from now on you both are part of my team," the team leader stood up and went to chat and inform the other members of his team.


    ....


    Linwin returned and sat beside Qiao.


    "Brother, the Guild provides a single bed for every member to the stay and sleep, if you want to rest I can show you the path," Linwin came and suggested.


    He was no more wearing bloody clothes.


    "How can the greedy Guild provide an abode freely?" he instead asked Linwin. The Guild was doing everything with the exchange of pearls and precious stones. Then how on earth could it provide abode free of charge?


    "Oh, I forgot to tell you that the members who register with the Guild pay a monthly or annual fee for this kind of facility in advance, only newbies are given two months to earn and then pay," Linwin exined.


    Now it was understandable for Qiao.


    "Linwin, someone asked me to join their team. Do you want to join too?" Qiao asked casually.


    "Why not, I would prefer to be in your team rather than a random one," Linwin jumped with excitement and then sat back when others red him.


    "Oh, also what about your previous words? Were you serious?" Linwin almost whispered in his ears.


    The idea to take revenge was fascinating but the problem was that he was only zero. Those most of those chasers were level one or two.


    "Do you know what we need first?" Qiao asked sincerely.


    Linwin was clueless. What was he talking about? He shook his head.


    How can he tell what this brother was thinking in his genius brain?


    Within small conversation of the morning and this casual talk, they seemed to have got to known each other quite well.


    "First you need the determination to take revenge," Qiao winked and stood up. He then asked Linwin to show what kind of abode this Guild provided.


    Linwin guided him to the way to the spare room that were used by level zeroes. The rooms were all unkempt and dirty. Anyone who stayed here never considered about the cleanliness and just made good with the space provided.


    Qiao felt he would go insane from the smell of the unclean quilt and bed sheet, so he threw it out of the abode and sat on the wooden nk.


    He was thinking to deposit all the pearls in the Guild bank else he would remain worried about it.


    The possibility that chasers could snatch assets was high so he cannot take risk.


    Now he was starting to understand a bit the importance of having high level weapon and also why the spoils gained were so important that hunters were willing tomit crimes to gain more.


    The advantage that one can have while us high level weapons against low level monster was best.


    He had seen the low-level weapons shattering with his own eyes so he was unwilling to take this risk too.

 Chapter 26: A Level Zeros Struggle (17)

    Chapter 26: A Level Zero''s Struggle (17)


    A Level Zero''s Struggle (part 17)


    Earlier when Qiao was looking around the Guild, searching for Linwin, he had spotted the two guys who had robbed him earlier in the morning. He remembered that they had taken advantage of his situation of being gravely injured after exiting the cave to snatch away the couple crimson gems he held.


    It was then that he had already made up his mind to prepare for revenge. This also why he took up to proposing to Linwin to join him in getting stronger.


    To settle this grudge became one of his priority now. To keep small term goals like this would be beneficial for his growth he thought.


    He was not like this before, but due to the environment in this world, the fierceness, the brutality that he was treated to, all of these had already changed his attitude slowly.


    If he kept on waiting to settle this grudge, then he might never be able to do it.


    Debts and grudges should always be settled, as he thought such to himself, he fell asleep.


    The door was locked so it was safe to take some rest.


    ...


    Early morning, the team gathered and was ready to take on another quest. But presently there was no information about any avable mission.


    The senior on the reception had not showed up yet. The leader stood in the hall, was waiting.


    It was better to take mission from here, rather than to wander in the forest and get caught with uncertain types of monster like before.


    They barely made it yesterday but luck cannot always help them out.


    Qiao was also thinking the same. Before reaching the level one peak he should not take a lot of risks.


    Now he knew why that wicked hunter had sent him in this world. In this world he could easily be killed by stronger chasers or hunters, not leaving him a chance at survival. But he was still not clear about what was the goal of this evil being.


    But this brutal environment forced Qiao to use any means for leveling up to ensure his survival.


    The scheme seemed perfect and wless but if the hunter was really able to seed in his scheme then Qiao would really feel too stupid. If he wasn''t able to outsmart this evil viin with his knowledge and intellect and ovee the difficulties of this small world of monsters and hunter, his advantage ofing from the 21st century would really be for null.


    .


    Finally, the senior arrived sometimeter. He sat and opened the dusty register and went through it, there were no new entry about mission for today yet.


    "You''ll have to wait until someonees with the fresh lists," he dryly spoke.


    The team leader nodded and went to sit on the bench to wait. He had nothing else to do as his team had already prepared after yesterday capades.


    Qiao and others followed.


    Linwin was the only one excited in the team.


    He had heard that no one ever takes a zero in his team as a member until he reaches level one or up, but she was fortunate to be friend with Qiao.


    At least, the team would be working under coboration and not using him as a bait. And he would not be thrown aside as a rag doll, be saved from ordeal of life and death.


    After waiting for half an hour, a level four chaser came into the hall and handed a paper to the reception man.


    Team leader stood up before anyone else could reach there. The Guild hall was filled with the chasers and teams, so it was firste, first serve.


    Still two other leaders were able to reach before him and he stood behind them. The man at the reception seemedzy but when ites to showing anger, he looked like an angry monster ready to trample them all.


    His token was under his clothes and he was actually a level six hunter and handed the responsibility to handle the matters at the reception for six months. The duty will change after six months and there will then be a new face to re the low-level chasers.


    The high-level hunters and members of the Guild rarely showed up in the crowd.


    The man handed the over to the leader a small instruction paper and the team leader read it after reaching the team so that other members could also have the same information.


    They left the Guild and chose the correct direction ording to the information imparted to them.


    It was the same lower edge of the forest but in a different direction. This lower edge of the forest was divided into minimum of over thousand small areas. Here many monsters were spotted every once in a while. This ce was safe for most lower level chasers as only low level monsters chose to stay in this ce.


    The reason was that the lower level monsters cannot fight against higher level monsters either if they ended up across each other. Monsters especially against their own kind had to be careful. Their world was even more cruel as they devoured and destroyed each other to survive.


    And the chasers sometimes even took advantage of their personal grudges.


    The world seemed like a never ending battle field and whoever was living and breathing would either continue survive or end up dead.


    After continuously walking at a steady pace for a while, they were near the area which was marked for the monster.


    They stopped a fair distance away and started to n.


    "First of all, we have to observe the monster and then decide which formation would be best for attack," the leader suggested and they nodded to tell that they understood.


    They were hiding behind the bigger trunks of the trees, if the trees had some leaves on them then it would have been a given choice for them to hide properly in the branches but they had to live up to what was avable.


    Linwin was kept behind towards the end as he was a newbie.


    Team leader sneaked from behind and he was speechless, the monster was not there anymore, they saw him once and then lost.


    The leader carefully sneaked a look from behind therge trunk that he was hiding at to make sure of the monster''s position. He was able to spot it easily. As he shifted his position a bit, he took cover for a second and when he again looked at the spot, he was astonished.


    The monster had vanished from where he was just seconds ago. The leader turned back to report that he had lost sight when suddenly from above a shadow fell,


    "Damnn.." The leader yelled.

 Chapter 27: A Level Zeros Struggle (18)

    Chapter 27: A Level Zero''s Struggle (18)


    A Level Zero''s Struggle (part 18)


    When the leader shouted, the monster seemed to be amused to see its prey panicking. It did not attack immediately, observing us calmly from its position above.


    The team members became panicked when they looked at the monster. They felt strange as they understood that they had be from hunters to hunted. What was the monster going to do?


    By looking at the monster''s pose, it was apparent that it was clearly aware of their presence from the start.


    This specific monster was called Dragon Tail and not only was it extremely fast, but it had better intellect than most monsters.


    Unlike other level one monsters, it was able to urately control its body and move at great speeds. Its attacks were also extremely swift.


    It resembled a giant dragon''s tail.


    "Move back," they all screamed together. How were they supposed to attack when the monster was right over their heads?


    The level one chasers and the team leader all moved swiftly as they scattered in every direction. They had no other choice as they had been caught surprised.


    Qiao also chose a direction and ran, taking Linwin along with him. What the hunters feared most about this monster was its level two agility. It was probably already on the first threshold of the level two technique- agility. Not only did monster level up like humans, but they also gained abilities and techniques that can also level up.


    Usually a hunter was able to learn agility at level two peak. The skill agility allowed a hunter to react fast in certain situations. For example if a hunter sensed a quick attacking his way, it could quickly react by twisting his body to avoid it.


    Very few monsters had any semnce of intellect and they were able learn whatever they found necessary first. There was no restriction for monsters to learn a certain skill at any level while humans were bound by their levels.


    This monster because of its unique body shape was able to learn agility first and now it was using it against these chasers. It could finally fend off its enemies.


    The chasers were in big trouble. They had not imagined that they would find trouble again right on the next day too.


    In the chaos, the team leader ran in the wrong direction, right where the monster has built its sleeping ce. So, the monster left others and followed this chaser who was running towards its den.


    What a pity, team leader had no idea that he has chosen the wrong direction. He was only blindly running, hoping that he could survive the monster''s scary maw. But he was only running towards the danger as the monster had made him its target.


    The other chasers quickly noticed the situation, unable to think how to act. But Qiao chose a different direction as he knew that there was no use to run back at the monster. The chasers were not thinking of attacking the monster and they were scared so they would not be able to save anyone in this situation.


    Qiao first readied himself and took position and then rushed at the monster hoping to get its attention. He gripped his weapon hard and moved back. Someone had to assume an attacking position right now, otherwise they would only panic around, allowing the monster to hunt them down one-by-one. But together they would have a chance to hunt it down instead.


    Once he had calmed down initially, Qiao quickly realized that it was only a level one monster. Since it was only level one and skilled in agility, its defense should not be too high. Even a normal level one weapon would hurt it, if it were to connect to its hide. The monster was only trying to scare them by approaching first.


    Perhaps the reception man took pity on them and suggested this hunt of a level one monster. It would be more difficult if they were to face a level two monster.


    Qiao was running really fast as he was already near level one. Coupled with his fast thinking and observation ability, he avoided obstacles and was soon almost near it. The monster had not pounced to kill the team leader yet and was just following him, making sure no matter where the leader went it was just behind him. It was making sure to make its prey scared to the point that it lost its spirit to fight back.


    Qiao was soon near to where the monster was prancing around, chasing the leader. He held his shapeless weapon tightly as he rushed forward.


    In the environment where all the chasers were screaming in fear and running around hopelessly, Qiao tried his best to focus and calcte his movements before he struck out to attack. But it was real chaos and he could not maintain focus perfectly. He shed with his weapon as he ran past the monster, but he could not get a good hit. It only scratched it.


    At that moment. the monster was little baffled. It never anticipated that someone among the chasers would attack it, someone actually not at level one.


    Qiao regretted that his attack did not go well, while the also stopped chasing team leader. It roared out loud.


    The weapon had scratched it long, and its skin right now was bleeding from it.


    Team leader heaved a sigh and hurriedly examined the surroundings. He saw that the monster was now eyeing the one who attacked it,


    "Hurry, give him cover," he yelled at his men to provide a cover to Qiao.


    There was not much distance between newbie and the monster. The leader had run forward without realizing when Qiao attacked which was why he had pulled some distance.


    The monster snarled as it slowed down and looked at the new prey. The other headless chasers now grasped the situation and hurriedly rushed forward. A chance had appeared and they had participated in many hunts now so they quickly started to regroup.


    While this scene yed out, Linwin also tried his best to be of some help. Earlier when Qiao had turned around to attack the monster Linwin had also followed him. But he wasn''t fast enough to keep track and was soon left behind. But he continued forward.


    As he saw the monster now targeting his friend, Linwin tried his best to reach in time. His weapon was an old rustic sword, and its level was not clear. It seemed as if it would snap on the first attack.


    "Worry not brother, I am here," he came jumping but he was still slow. The chasers that had been making distance from the monster until now had came to make a wall before Qiao, a cover to not let the monster harm him directly.


    They positioned themselves to react for any attack. The monster could not make a direct attack now. Finally, the situation was normal as the monster had stopped jumping and chasing them.


    The leader saw the monster distracted by this sudden turn and formation, and took the opportunity to attack.

 Chapter 28: A Level Zeros Struggle (19)

    Chapter 28: A Level Zero''s Struggle (19)


    A Level zero''s Struggle (part 19)


    The monster which was now moving to reach its target, got surprised again with this attack that came at it. Until just now, that hunter was running away from it and now it was attacking it. It didn''t react as fast as it could.


    This time the attack was on mark and if it connected, it would end up wounded bad. The monster felt the danger enclosing around it and started to take it seriously to break apart the wall that was now encroaching it.


    If it continued this way, soon it would turn into a corpse.


    "Everyone attacks together," the leader reminded his men to not give it another chance. The chasers that were still cautious started making moves to attack it. They just had to coordinate properly to ensure that the monster did not focus on any one member and this way they could slowly kill it.


    All the monster had was greater speed and reaction ability. But in the end, it was just a level one monster. Its defense and strength were only at the average level one mark.


    "Linwin, you should also join in, I will give you cover," Qiao voiced and Linwin came back to his senses.


    The chaser streaked around the monster and whenever they got chance, they attacked. It was not that monster was letting them hunt it down so easily, but for this type of monster, being surrounded was the worst.


    It was a literal struggle but gradually it became better. One or two more attack and Qiao had reached the peak of level one. The token which he was wearing under his cover let out a deep dark light and the usual light green hue turned into an ocean blue. This color indicate that the human had reached the first level of chaser.


    He felt a strong surge of strength flow through his body. As a university student, Qiao was actually underweight whenpared to his height because he was always sacrificing things for his younger brother and for study. But this feeling of strength that he felt, it made him know that he was no more just a skinny guy.


    Now he could tell what it felt to have some strength.


    His muscles felt stable, though he was currently facing a monster but he couldn''t help feel a sense of glee.


    He looked around and could see that Linwin was also faring better. With a chance, he had also collected few points.


    The team right now was working at perfect coboration and the leader was satisfied. He nodded and let Qiao deliver the fatal blow to end up the life of the monster. He thought that newbie would be d and after getting few more points, he would be half way toward first level.


    It wasn''t that he was feeling generous all of a sudden, but his extrarge fleece and due to the measureless stitching of the clothing it hindered his movement. Making him let go of the opportunity.


    It was just a minor issue and if he let others know he might beughed at so better to act as a generous guy.


    And Qiao was indeed d when the leader gestured at him to attack in the end.


    He pierced the shapeless weapon into the monster and the monster finally fell on the ground.


    He got fifty experience and now he was finally a level one chaser.


    All the open wounds of the monster started to throw some crystals which were transparent and but not hard enough to be called stones. These were soft and slimy, the chasers collected them and handed to the leader.


    The leader was happy that this hunt was sessful without any chasers that got injured or killed.


    Just that he was not sure the worth of these slimy transparent crystals.


    How could he really expect from a level one monster to drop a valuable spoil. Spoils also corresponded to the monster''s level usually.


    To have five to six men in a team was also a bad choice since they had to divide between that many. But the more the man power the better their safety. They were not powerful enough to hunt down monsters alone or take up a team of their own.


    They would be happy just about the fact that they were alive and had even earned a few spoils from this hunt. They were always free to find another hunt if they were alive.


    Over all, they were satisfied and even learned a few things from this youth. Especially the chasers looked at him with awe, they all ran away from the monster and did not even think to attack. But instead, it was this youth who made the right decision at the crucial time and they were then saved.


    Qiao on the other hand was thinking to follow up on this path of resilience and strive to be better. He was still not strong enough to protect himself anywhere. Only his resilience could save him in times of trouble, he felt.


    For him, resilience was to adapt to his present situation until he became powerful enough to defeat the wicked hunter.


    The team returned to the Guild and started to consider to ask for another mission. Meanwhile, Qiao wanted to test what was the difference in the strength of a newbie and a level one. He wanted to measure the strength difference. This would be helpful in his next hunt and the calctions he always made before striking.


    It was also necessary so that he could n when he would need a new weapon.


    He was in his own thoughts as he entered the Guild Hall. He wasn''t paying attention to his steps when he happened to bump into another chaser who was exiting the Hall.


    The said chaser was an extremely arrogant one, who did not consider anyone his match. He was surprised that someone would bump into him and even continue to walk as if nothing had happened. When he saw who it was, he remembered the face of the zero who had paid for healing of wounds.


    Immediately anger coursed through his mind at the thought that some no name zero would even smash his shoulders into him. It seemed like he was being disrespected.


    While such wild thoughts reigned in this person''s mind, Qiao paid him no attention and continued forward.


    "Hey, puny zero. Where do you think you are going after pushing me aside? Come here, let me teach you how to behave in front of your seniors." The guy growled as he pulled at Qiao''s sleeve.


    He did not think anyone might be so careless when walking through the Guild entrance and even if he was careless, he would pay for it.


    The team leader also stopped at this, but Qiao gestured at him to not bother about this trivial matter.


    He considered to solve it peacefully because he did not want to create any new grudge right now.


    He looked at the chaser who he red at him again.


    "You caught it wrong, it was not intentional on my part," Qiao exined calmly but it red the chaser instead of calming down.


    "How audacious, are you pointing at me to be in wrong?" he turned livid and squinted his eyes.


    Now the people in the Guild hall were getting attracted to this small mess which was going to be turned into a bigger mess.

 Chapter 29: Headstrong Level One Chaser

    Chapter 29: Headstrong Level One Chaser


    Headstrong Level One Chaser


    "I did not mean to bump into you." Qiao repeated with a re. He felt this guy was purposely making it into an issue.


    This chaser was only at level one and had the air of a hunter King. If he really became that strong one day, he might kill anyone who dared to even look at him.


    "You did not mean to? And what is with this attitude?" the chaser shook his head as if was ready to punch the newbie.


    All the people who were giving attention also noticed this attitude and they were sure that it would not end with peace between both.


    "If you did not mean it then apologize here for your carelessness?" the chaser pointed toward the ground. He wanted Qiao to fall on knees and beg for mercy.


    The quarrel was getting tense now.


    The team leader who was sitting on the bench now was not sure whether the newbie could handle it. But at this point if he meddled here, the other guys team leader might also get into fight and it would be a bigger grudge.


    "Your demand is without any basis. When I have not offended you in any intentional way, there is no point to apologize to you either." Qiao replied to him with his arms crossed. He would make this guy know that he wasn''t someone that could be bullied easily.


    The people anticipated an attack from the level one chaser and they could even imagine this newbie rolling on the ground in pain.


    "If you think you are stronger then we can decide upon it. If I lose to you in an arm-wrestling contest between us, I will definitely apology but if you lose then" before Qiao could finish his words, the chaser interrupted,


    "I will lick the dust under your feet," he said.


    Everyone around was astonished, but then they nodded. There was no use for setting a punishment like that as they were sure he would never lose to a Zero.


    The chaser was also confident against a newbie which is why he said something so reckless. He carefully took a look at the token which was hanging on his neck and ording to the color of the token, Qiao was definitely not level one.


    Then the chaser had nothing to fear, whatever nonsense he spouted he had no worries as he would never lose.


    Qiao was stunned to hear the punishment, he never thought to speak out such punishment but what can be done now. It was that guys own mouth that spoke up.


    The people in the Guild hall immediately emptied a bench in the middle and surrounded it. People like them never had anything better to do than to see the world around them in chaos. What was better than this?


    Qiao walked with slow steps forward to the bench. He considered this a way to test his strength now.


    The people were amazed at the courage or perhaps foolishness of the newbie that they were excited and immediately formed opinions of whom they would support.


    Most of the chaser present in the Guild hall were between level one to four but they had never witnessed such pointless bout. It should not even be considered one, as it was clear what the result would be. How could a lower level hunter defeat a higher level one.


    Qiao was thinking something different though.


    "Young man, you should reconsider your attitude before licking the dust of his feet," someone among the crowd shouted, from his tone, he seemed to be giving him advice.


    "Shut up and see what is going to happen," someone stopped him.


    The reception man also shuffled aside the papers and started to look at both of them, he was interested about the oue although it can be predicted.


    To wear an extrarge animal skin clothing did not reflect the strength of the man. They noticed that Qiao''s clothing was much better than most of them around. Even level two chasers were wearingmon and cheap animal clothing with endless patches.


    So, they felt they would get a chance to mock him when he would lick the dust of the feet. To most of them, this newbie was willful and foolish.


    If he was not foolish, he would not show such an attitude in front of a higher-level chaser.


    Qiao sat on the bench and the chaser also sat in front of him, they were facing each other, the chaser was ring while Qiao was silent and a little calm.


    He was not sure whether he would be able to win but he would be able to gauge the difference in strength clearly at least right?


    So this risk was for the observation.


    They both extended their hands and locked them in a hard grip. Both of their eyes met and the chaser was surprised to see the guy smiling meaningfully. What did that mean?


    Qiao smiled as soon as he gripped the chaser''s hand. He was able to get an impression of his strength from the grip and it was as he had expected. There was no difference and they were equal. To win, it did not seem it would be as difficult as he thought.


    What mattered was the difference, but here there was no difference. He could tell level one mostly have equal strength, but depending on the situation and how a person applied it, the strength could be increased drastically.


    Huh, definitely his stubbornness can y a part to make his strength more than his peer, Qiao thought.


    As soon as he thought such, there was a sharp glint in his eyes. It was not an evil glint but a strong desire to win. He gritted his teeth and put all his strength in winning.


    After all, he cannot embarrass himself by losing despite being a level one, could he?


    People were expecting him to lose, right? Well not this time.


    He flipped the arm of the chaser and it smashed against the bench.


    The people who were initially very excited felt that their faces were stinging. They sat back on their seats with utmost disappointment and disbelief, as this was not supposed to be possible.


    It was not entirely possible, right? How can a newbie win against a level one, what happened to thews of this world, who was this newbie? They wanted to shout out about how wrong this was, but they remained silent.


    In their eyes, this newbie was too strong


    They might be calling him headstrong in their minds

 Chapter 30: Headstrong Level One Chaser (2)

    Chapter 30: Headstrong Level One Chaser (2)


    Headstrong Level One Chaser (part 2)


    The chaser was at a loss. He looked at his arm which was mmed on the table and then at the newbie. This scene would always remain in his mind. It was a huge p to his face.


    He could hear everyone in the Guildughing at him, making mockery of what they had just witnessed. He could not grasp what bad pill had he taken to encounter such humiliation.


    Qiao was on the other hand was silent. He was analyzing his observation inside his mind. He was quite satisfied with the results. Being an outsider, he still was able to obtain equal benefits from points and his strength was also equal.


    But he knew he could not just rely on this strength solely if he wanted to kill the wicked hunter. He had to find a way, a method that could allow him to be better, stronger than those who were of the same level. This way if he were to face anyone even stronger, he would be able to survive.


    He needed to talk with the team leader for further information about this ce. Linwin had already shared with him all that he knew.


    The team leader was at the second level, he had more experience and knowledge so he could tell him much more.


    The defeated chaser just continued to sit where he was with a defeated expression. He did not know whether he should attack the guy in front of him or follow the punishment he had so carelessly proposed.


    He wanted to bury into the ground when facing this great embarrassment.


    Now Qiao was looking at him with an interested look. He wanted to see what the chaser would decide to do now.


    He was not generous enough to let this slide easily, especially when he was not the one who proposed this punishment.


    If the world was crook head, he was going to be bull head against it.


    "I don''t have a whole day to wait on," Qiao reminded him.


    The chaser got angry and smashed his fist on the bench and stood up, "You cheated, how can a newbie defeat a level one, you definitely used unhanded means," the chaser started fuming.


    Even if he was sentenced to death, he was not willing to lick the muddy shoes of this zero.


    Qiao immediately stood up and pointed his shapeless weapon at his neck and threw him back on the ground, "I was not the one who spouted this punishment, you were the one overconfident," he forced on each words and increased the force on his neck.


    The chaser was pinned to the ground and his eyes were popping out with the fear.


    After a while, Qiao let him go and walked away.


    He did not intend to kill this shameless chaser.


    "You better not bother any newbies in your life or else I will haunt you till the end," he warned him without turning his head.


    A big silence followed after the event was over. There was no more chat, and nor a single friend of this chaser voiced out to stop the newbie for revenge or grudge so the matter was settled when the chaser did not speak further. Instead he looked at the back of this newbie with awe.


    .


    Qiao came and sat down with the leader. Much time was lost in this mess now so there was no time to ask for the second mission of the day.


    "You are quite different. I actually thought you might lose," the team leader smiled.


    "Bullies should not be given a free reign no matter how strong they are," Qiao spoke in a in tone.


    "Hah, that is a strong opinion you have. But don''t mess with these chasers, they might harm you if they find you alone in the forest," the team leader sincerely gave him advice.


    "I will keep it in mind," Qiao answered.


    Linwin did not disturb Qiao when he was talking with the leader.


    He was determined to follow this brother and hunt the same way and be strong.


    Qiao turned to ask, "Is there any ce where we can get more information about the hunting and especially weapons," he asked to the team leader.


    Both were important, to have a better weapon made the hunt easier, while more information made survival more likely.


    He was given no date or a deadline to reach a high level as a hunter, but he could waste no moment. The voice sounded impatient and he felt that he only had a short time.


    And short time meant; no time to waste.


    If he could get more information, he will be able to better n how he had to proceed. He would need all and any help he could obtain to make a difference in his strength, to make him better than the average, stronger than his peers.


    The wicked hunter was no doubt strong and scheming, he might not be able to defeat him with any fair means so he must have more strength.


    "There is a ce, a bigger market at the fifth exit of the Middletown. It has a facility to buy any kind of weapon and you can buy information too or get a proper guide," the team leader told him with patience.


    Now he could tell that this youth was ambitious and he would not stop until he bes stronger or whatever has nned to get.


    Qiao nodded. The ce was around the Middletown, so he didn''t need to travel much.


    "If you want to learn any skills, you should be at least level two or else it might not be beneficial," the team leader spoke further.


    It was his sincere advice. Many ambitious youths usually wanted to be strong in no time and ended up harming their foundations.


    To cross initial levels was a lot easier than to cross higher levels.


    "I will keep it in mind," Qiao answered, d to receive the advice.

 Chapter 31: Headstrong Level One Chaser (3)

    Chapter 31: Headstrong Level One Chaser (3)


    Headstrong Level One Chaser (part 3)


    Qiao still had much more spoils to spend, so he went toward the fifth exit of the Middletown.


    He thought he would visit the market today and if he could find a proper guide book, he could get to reading it in the evening.


    But then a problem appeared in front of him. He didn''t understand the letters of this world. It was a different alphabet than what he was ustomed with.


    He would have to find a way to solve this problem he thought. In his thoughts he walked on a paved pathway as he reached the fifth exit. He found that this exit was actually the entrance to the big market.


    There were all kinds of weapon present here in the bigger shops, while many other shops were selling misceneous objects. But before he could start searching for what he was looking for, something caught his ears. He heard a shopkeeper shouting loudly,


    "If you want to learn a skill, just buy this Stone of Soul, and needing to read through thousands pages of a guide book," he was hawking nonstop.


    Qiao immediately walked towards this shopkeeper,


    "Is there such a simple way to learn a skill without needing to read it? If it is true then I have to take a look," he murmured and decided to see what the man was selling.


    The shopkeeper saw the man lured by his shouts and smiled showing his extraordinary yellow teeth, "Come here young man, see this stone, you will never regret buying it," his scheming tone was working its gears quick as he started formting ns to make sure this young guy bought this stone from.


    This shop could not even be called a proper shop. It was just a stall where the hawker put some stones tried to bait people to buy from him.


    Qiao was not very confident about these stones as he arrived near. Also his knowledge about the stones was limited, it was quite possible that the hawker was trying to scam people especially those who were new to this market.


    It was by nature that a newbie would always stand out in a crowd of experienced people. The old guy was probably scamming by looking at his appearance.


    Now that Qiao thought, such an amazing stone should not be sold by a stall owner.


    But still he considered that as long as he refrained from buying mindlessly and without being duped it was fine to explore.


    "I can see that you will be a strong hunter in the future, these stones will help you a lot on your journey," he saw Qiao reaching to the stall and started to tter him.


    Qiao casted a thorough nce at the stones ced in different positions strangely. For example, one of the stone which was emitting a light mixed of juniper, shamrock and rouge shades. It was ced in a pot of y and still its colors were breaking through the water.


    Seeing his interest toward this specific stone, the hawker cleared his throat and exined, "Um, this one has its own purpose. Like if you wanted to bait a female monster into a trap, then this stone could help greatly. But it is only for level five or above monsters," the hawker said and only then Qiao realized that he had no such need.


    "You voiced for a stone which could let a hunter learn a skill, which one is it?" Qiao asked.


    "Oh, I see. You want to get the Stone of Soul," the hawker started looking in the rows of stones for the specific stone.


    The stone of soul was famous in this world because of its ability to let a newbie or anyone learn the skill without having to wreak their brain for it.


    But it can only give the knowledge of one certain skill which was stored. Whether to practice, learn and use this skill was up to the hunter.


    Only through practice, could the hunter master in it.


    This kind of stone has three grades. From level one to three, a chaser can use grade one Stone of Soul for any of the five skills. From level four to seven, a hunter can use grade two stone of soul and grade three was for the upper level hunters.


    There were only five skills in this world for the hunters. Trap skill, Agility skill, Observation skill, Aura skill and the Power skill.


    These skills had no levels, and could only be upgraded with the increase in the levels of the hunter.


    "You seem to be a newbie so if you want to buy a stone for a skill, I would suggest you to buy the agility skill soul stone. Since the newbies are always exposed to danger in the forest, the agility will help you to run for your life," the hawker scrutinized young man from head to toe and then gave his suggestion.


    He was trying to remain true and honest while selling his stones else the newbie would never bother to see his stall in future.


    His discerning eyes had already seen through his future.


    Qiao was a little bit thankful that because this hawker has a habit of talking non-stop, he got some useful information about the stones. His problem was also solved as now he don''t need to learn the letter and read through the papers for learning the skills.


    As for how this hawker was able to get these useful stones or whether they were actually valuable was another story.


    The hawker was a level five hunter actually and during his years of hunting, he gathered some useful stones for the exchange so he set this stall. These stones were precious but only level one grade so he could not exchange them for buying anything of high price.


    If he could rope few newbies and exchange them at a high price, then it would be all fine business for him, that''s why he set this stall.


    He wasn''t scamming in regards for the product, but about the price it was a different story.


    [Author note: All the skills will be mentioned and exined in the future chapters, keep your interest high and don''t lose your tie, lol]

 Chapter 32: Headstrong Level One Chaser (4)

    Chapter 32: Headstrong Level One Chaser (4)


    Headstrong Level One Chaser (part 4)


    Qiao also observed the hawker carefully. He did not want to be cheated with a useless stone. But if he could probably get a skill through a barter like this, it would be a great deal for him. He observed the guy a little more and then made up his mind.


    A ce where stronger monsters and selfish hunters live and hunt, it reminded him that he needed to learn some skill which could help him in times of trouble.


    "Very well, I am willing to buy this agility skill stone," Qiao made up his mind and spoke up.


    His observation skill was already quite good enough that he currently didn''t need to further temper it. And as a newbie he had limited resources, so learning the trap skill was out of question.


    The other skills can wait for him to level up and get enough stones for the exchange.


    Agility was not limited to just running at the fastest pace. It also meant to react faster than others. It greatly increased a person''s awareness and made them flexible too in a manner. Having a great reaction time allowed a person to save themselves in the most unexpected situations.


    It was a bodily skill which could be mastered through practice.


    Qiao has already ced the two crimson stones in his pocket which he got from the cave. Shuffling with his leather bag in the middle of the market would not be wise here he felt.


    "I have only these two stones for exchange," he brought out the two stones. It was due to his limited knowledge that he thought that these stones were not of any high worth.


    The hawker gave the stones a nce and hurriedly grabbed them and hide it in his fist. Before others could give it a look, he stored them. These stones were worth a lot despite only belonging to a level one monster. This monster was rare so these were rarest too and looking from the color it was apparent that the monster must be triggered when it was killed.


    Qiao noticed and understood. He had made a mistake by bringing two stones up for exchange. Though he had thirty more reserved with him, he still regretted.


    The hawker handed him the stone of soul.


    "Why did you take both of them?" Qiao asked looking angry at the hawker.


    Since he almost snatched it from his hand, he cannot say that it was a proper exchange.


    The hawker was stunned for few moments, he never thought that the newbie would question his action.


    "Why would I not?" the hawker''s attitude took a one eighty degree change in his tone, "Since you are buying a grade one skill, it is fair for me to take both stones in exchange," he almost gritted.


    He was not willing let this matter turn huge but to re at the newbie was necessary. Would he not lose his reputation if the others came to know that he was bargain against?


    "I only showed my stones and you snatched them right away without my consent, do you think I wouldn''t mind it?" Qiao was also angry. First of all, it was who was being scammed and second the hawker sounded as if he was the one at fault.


    The hawker popped his eyes, to think that a newbie was this arrogant, "Do you know what is my level and strength?" the hawker gnashed his teeth, he was openly threatening him now.


    "I don''t know what your level of strength is, but your level of robbing is really great," Qiao simply picked the stone of soul and walked away saying this.


    He was not going to expend his time quarrelling with this hawker. If the people in the market took notice of his wealth, it would not be a good sign.


    To maintain a low profile should be his priority.


    "I will definitely find you again in the future," before walking away Qiao told him. He would not forget this hawker and settle this matter in the future, he promised to himself.


    "As if you are going to be a level five any time soon" the hawker mocked him from behind. He knew how hard it was to level up and how hard it was to survive during a hunt.


    But inside his mind, he was a little shocked. If this newbie had the guts to warn him like this, where did his confidencee from? How long did he need to reach level five? Would he cross paths with him again in the future or was it a mere bluff? Did he have any strong backing?


    But Qiao was already long gone.


    He actually did not think he lost much. He had gotten some knowledge about skills and even obtained one. It would be a greatly help for him in the initial hunting with the team of chasers.


    As for the matter of grudge, it was necessary to bind grudges because it would provide him more motivation to level up.


    If he could not even face some random old guy, who was a higher-level hunter in his prime years, how could he have survived in the twenty first century living alone with his brother? How was he supposed to save his brother from the evil hunter?


    Now he was walking towards a weapons shop.


    He needed to ask the price of a level five weapon so that he could make a calction of how long it would take for him to get that worth of stones to buy the weapon.

 Chapter 33: Headstrong Level One Chaser (5)

    Chapter 33: Headstrong Level One Chaser (5)


    Headstrong Level One Chaser (part 5)


    Qiao was dumbfounded when he heard the price of the weapons. He heaved a deep sigh and nned to go back.


    The present shapeless weapon he had was best for him. He was no longer quite as generous anymore to give up on his spoils from the hunt. The value they represented was bing aware to him now. It was really necessary to collect as much spoils as he could and then he might return to buy the level five weapon.


    For now, he should just be grateful that he had a level three weapon


    After returning to the guild, he deposited his remaining spoils to the Guild ount.


    He was now more than eager now to go on any and every mission taken by the team leader.


    Today they were assigned to reach the lower parts of the forest and search for a monster which was spotted few days ago. But the team which was sent here to hunt it, lost its track and they could not find it again. If they could search for it and were able to find it and hunt it, they would be rewarded by the Guild with good amount of spoils.


    The team which hunted it, would return back whatever they gained from the hunt to the Guild. This was a request as well a warning from the Guild.


    After the previous team had already lost sight of the monster getting into a scuffle with it, it was going to be very difficult to spot it again. But the rewards were worth the risk and if they were to hunt it that would be the best result. Or else they would have wasted a whole day.


    The team was excited and they began their search after reaching the lower part of the forest. The forest was a really vast region so it was almost impossible to find other teams hunting in the same area.


    Still, someone was hiding to trap Qiao to settle the vengeance and humiliation he faced at his hands.


    It was the chaser who lost against him in front of others and was unwilling to follow his own words in the end as a punishment.


    He still could not make himself believe that a newbie was able to defeat him with fair means. He was going to attack him in the open forest and see whether he could defend himself from his attack.


    Meanwhile, the team was searching for their hunt. They were initially very excited but after searching for half a day, they lost their enthusiasm. If they spent whole day without hunting, it would really be a wasted day.


    After half a day search, the team leader ordered all of them to make a smaller team and scatter in the surroundings to cover arger area for searching.


    ording to the reception man, the monster would not have left the spotted area or it would not have gone too far. The monster often only tends to hide somewhere nearby in order to escape from hunters or chasers.


    It was also possible that the specific area was the actual habitat of the monster then it would definitely return back once the hunters thought to leave it and go back.


    Many teams came next day at the same spot to hunt the monster because that knew that the monster would return sooner orter.


    This applied to all the monsters of this area or any other.


    Qiao and Linwin nodded at each other and grouped together. They already had some understanding of each other so they thought to team up.


    The whole team then scattered in the region. They agreed on a special cooing tone for calling others if anyone of them happened to spot the monster.


    They both chose a direction and slowly searched the area. There were small rocky mountains here and as it was the lowest part of this forest, one could easily spot the lower downtown from here. This region was full of small and big hills.


    The chaser who was following closely behind was close enough that he coulde out any time soon to stop both of them. But he was observing a little more before he could decide to make his move.


    "Brother, I am not too sure whether we will be able to find the traces of the monster in one day," Linwin said. He was tired as he had the lowest experience among all the team members and he was searching for the monster from morning with others.


    He was a little disappointed too after half of the day had passed with no result.


    "Whether we will be able to hunt or find the monster is truly rted to our luck. Bu I too feel that it is going to be a waste of day," Qiao was also beginning to feel disappointed.


    "Brother, that hills seems to be a good hiding spot, should we look there?" Linwin pointed toward the lowest hills which seemed to be dangerous ce for chasers because it had steep climb and was a difficult ce for treading.


    Qiao looked up and surveyed the area, "If you are willing then we can go and see there, just that it is a little dangerous.


    At the same time the chaser who was waiting for a good chance came out from behind the trunk of the tree.


    He was waiting for this moment so he would be able to use this location to his advantage.


    He blocked the path and smirked, "You were pretending strong earlier weren''t you. I am here to see whether you can face me here,"


    Linwin immediately recognized him and stepped behind. The chaser was level one and moreover had grudge with Qiao. If he happened toe here with the purpose of kill then he could just attack and throw them down from the hills.


    On the other hand, Qiao was not surprised or he intentionally did not show any expression on his face.

 Chapter 34: Headstrong Level One Chaser (6)

    Chapter 34: Headstrong Level One Chaser (6)


    Headstrong Level One Chaser (part 6)


    The chaser was anticipating that the newbie would get scared to face him suddenly but what was with his expressionless face?


    He was not showing any expression much less getting scared.


    Qiao actually had no reason to get scared because he was also at level one with the added advantage of having a better weapon. Unlike what his opponent believed; he wasn''t a newbie anymore.


    This chaser seemed to be overly confident or ignorant to have evene here to settle a grudge when he had already once faced him and been defeated by his strength.


    This should be called height of stupidity now.


    "You sure are arrogant to the point to remain so confidant in face of defeat. Today I will grant you a miserable fate." the chaser opened his mouth and shouted.


    "Hah, few people open their mouths and only know how to spout bullshit," Qiao smirked as he fastened his grip on the shapeless weapon. He also keenly observed his surroundings to find out if this chaser was alone or had brought others to trap him.


    Good thing if he was actually alone and had someone here to stupidly be defeated again.


    "Brother, he is really strong. Should we run away to save our lives?" Linwin was not sure why this brother of his was being stubborn despite clearly having seen the difference in the level.


    "If we run away today, we will be running our whole life and will be bullied to a great extent. Do you want that to happen?" Qiao asked Linwin while taking a step toward the chaser. He firmly ced a step forward towards the chaser as if challenging him.


    He observed his standing position and was aware that both Linwin and him were standing at a disadvantageous ce. It was steep and the enemy was a cunning fox. He had a better positioning to move and could attack much easily.


    But Qiao''s action angered the chaser more.


    Just how arrogant


    He shook his head and swayed his sword, "If I killed you, I will surely tell the tale about your arrogance to the others," the chaser smirked.


    "Sure but it depends on who would survive in the end," Qiao gestured Linwin to move further away from the steep side.


    The chaser suddenly attacked and Qiao dodged with the agility of a level one chaser. The ignorant chaser was still not aware that he was a level one hunter too and underestimated him.


    As Qiao moved at an equal pace as with a level one, the chaser was amazed. He was not anticipating this reaction speed. Or rather he did not want to believe it.


    The hunting of monsterspletely depend on the few skills hunters had and the agilityes first in the order.


    "Are you hiding your true strength?" the chaser finally asked.


    "It''s not that I am hiding. I showed it to you yesterday but because of your ignorance you are unwilling to believe it," Qiao spoke and it directly pped the chaser.


    This was the truth but he was unwilling to believe.


    "You are just a headstrong idiot," the chaser angrily spouted and attacked forward to throw Qiao down from the steep side toward the lower hills.


    It was his second n which he thought to use, if he could not kill him with fair means.


    But even as the chaser attacked carelessly, Qiao quickly dodged to the side, avoiding the attack closely. But the chaser was not so lucky. He lost his own bnce immediately fell down the side and rolled down the hill.


    At this moment, his team members who were looking for him heard the noise and quickly came over there. They had followed the traces and were searching for this guy in this region too since morning.


    They saw him falling down while the young man was standing little away from there.


    They could see how the chaser fell so they hurriedly came to see when they heard they again heard the voice of the chaser calling for help.


    They had little to no grudge against this young man but still wanted curse him as the headstrong newbie in their heads.


    "He is hanging on the bushes down there, look," a chaser happened to see and pointed.


    "Who will go down and bring him up?" another chaser asked.


    "I am not taking this risk," someone immediately refused to render any help. This was a dangerous steep side and if he were to fell, probably no one would remember his bones too.


    His luck was not good enough to allow him to survive a fall from this height.


    The man looked at others and they also shook their heads.


    "If no one is willing then I can''t do anything either. It''s his fault to have done something stupid, let''s go back," the man who was probably their team leader took all of them and went back. He did not bother to talk with Qiao either, because he didn''t want toe on bad terms with this headstrong but certainly a level one chaser.


    There was no doubt anymore that the young man was a level one currently.


    Qiao was looking speechlessly when they left, the chaser was still shouting for help.


    Now he was in a dilemma whether to save the chaser or ignore his life.


    Linwin heaved a sigh when he saw that Qiao was safe but instead the chaser fell from the steep.


    "Linwin, how we should bring him up?" Qiao thought to ask Linwin.


    "Ah, brother you want to save him?" Linwin asked with great surprise.


    His own people abandoned him and brother was thinking to save him despite knowing that he was bearing a strong grudge against him.


    "I am not saving him, I just wanted him to tell others to not take a newbie as an easy feast," Qiao shook his head.


    His idea was simple. After being repeatedly defeated by him, he wanted to scare this chaser so that he would warn others to not bully and push around zeroes as they liked. It would be a lesson for all of them.

 Chapter 35: Headstrong Level One Chaser (7)

    Chapter 35: Headstrong Level One Chaser (7)


    Headstrong Level One Chaser (part 7)


    Slowly most of the chasers wereing to know that this newbie who just joined a few days ago was already level one and arrogant to the point to ignore all others. Most of them minded their own business and never bothered in the matters of others so it was rare for any higher level to trouble the newbies or favor others.


    ....


    Just that when Qiao and Linwin were ready to make a decision to save the chaser, they heard a growl of a monster.


    They looked around immediately to determine from where the sound had appeared. To appear at this certain ground would be a hellish experience for them. It was almost certain that they would be cornered by the monster.


    "Go and walk on other side of the hill to inform others," Qiao ordered Linwin to take quick action. The noise just now was echoing in this region which made it difficult to pinpoint the monster''s location. But they could be sure now that it was around this area.


    Linwin hurried and made the specific sound for others to know that they had found the monster.


    The others soon reached their ce, while running madly. They had started to move as soon as they heard the voice.


    Meanwhile, the chaser who was hanging down at some bush had found some hope when he thought this guy would help him. But now he was focusing on hunting down a monster first and even other were going to focus on it. He did not know how long he could continue to hand there from the bush.


    The team gathered in no time and enquired from Qiao about the monster.


    He told them about what happened and the roar from the monster earlier. Soon they all searched every corner and located the monster.


    The monster which was hiding to save itself in a hill and did not expect to be surrounded this fast again. It had heard many people around the hill, and tried to scare them away by roaring angrily, but instead it had brought itself trouble.


    It came out of the hill and was now determined to kill all the chasers now.


    Its body waspletely ck coupled with the sharp big eyes, it could easily scare many chasers.


    It slowly came out of the hill and growled again.


    The reception man might have wanted to send a team of level two or three chasers but because the monster was only level one, he could not break the rule. Compared to its preciousness, the rules were stronger.


    He cannot simply break them for his greed even it was for the Guild''s goodness.


    Looking at the surroundings and the ground they were on, the chasers would find it pretty difficult to hunt it here.


    "Everyone, bind yourself with ropes to prevent yourself from falling of the mountain side. It is steep and you need to be prepared in case your attack missed." The team leadermanded all of them immediately.


    They took the required precautionary steps.


    The monster once again tried to escape but the team made sure not to make the same mistake as earlier team. They kept it surrounded while Qiao was also observing to find what was specialty of this monster which made it so sought after for the Guild.


    One of the chasers quickly tied himself with a rope and got ready to make a move first on the gesture of the leader.


    The monster did not move into a defensive stance against the potential attack, it only changed a small difference as it saw the chaser reaching near.


    The chaser moved swift andnded his strike. But it was not a perfect hit and only brushed past the monster''s hide. Strangely after the attack, the guy started to scream in agony as his bare hand happened to brush past the skin of the monster. It was giving him a burning pain. Despite how the dry weather appeared, the team could tell that the monster''s hide was damp and was excreting some strange liquid.


    The team leader heard this scream and got worried, "What is wrong?" he asked.


    "I burnt my hand," the chaser voiced and reached him.


    "How did you get burned?" there was no fire around, just a damp monster then how had this man burnt his hand so bad that he even threw his sword.


    "Probably due to the body of the monster. It expels some strange astringent liquid." He spoke lightly, still in pain.


    His revtion rmed others, as if this was true, the hunt would be almost impossible.


    At the same time, the chaser who was still hanging down on a bush was waiting for them to finish their hunt and his hands had started to ache. If the chasers took much time he should ready himself to die.


    "What should we do?" the others asked.


    "Keep yourself at some distance and when you attack make sure to note in contact. Only your weapon should strike the monster and if you are not confidant then maintain your distance." the team leader advised them, but he himself doubted his own words. He knew the chasers had not reached this level of observation and agility of movement.


    And he couldn''t expect much from them.


    Qiao remembered that he had a handkerchief in the leather bag hanging behind his back. He used it to cover his face as that was important. His overall fleece was thick and made of double skin of the animal, so it would not immediately get burned.


    But his weapon was a short ranged one.


    It might be a problem for him.


    The others saw him preparing differently and understood, their clothing was also doubleyered with the animal skin.


    "Wait, there is also a possibility that a wound open in the skin of the monster might ssh some of the acid so everyone should be active to react and save himself," Qiao spoke out his observation. The others also nodded.


    If this hunt was sessful, the team leader would reach at the peak of second level which had much importance for him this way.


    He was also anticipating to reach level three but it all depends if this hunt proved to be sessful.


    He looked at Qiao and his preparation, and knew it was going to be hard for sure.


    Linwin was kept at the back for good as he might only be a burden or might even die.


    Not all of them can immediately make a move at the dangerous ce so it was wise to act prudent.

 Chapter 36: Headstrong Level One Chaser (8)

    Chapter 36: Headstrong Level One Chaser (8)


    Headstrong Level One Chaser (part 8)


    Earlier before setting out for the hunt, Qiao had followed the advice from the shopkeeper and ced the stone in his mouth and closed his eyes. Soon lot of amount of knowledge entered his mind, describing the skill and the method to practice it. It had be a part of his memory which he could ess at any moment.


    He hadn''t yet had a chance to practice it, and he wondered if he would get a chance at the hunt. Now the chance was here.


    ...


    Since his weapon was small and had a lower outreach, he had to rely on his agility skill and improve it now, mid-battle.


    The monster and the team both seemed as if they were trying to scare each other.


    "Stay clear off the opposite edge, you don''t want to give the monster a chance to push you down," the leaders reminded them all.


    Almost all of them had covered their faces leaving only eyes. They were also surrounding monster without letting it go. As it was midday now, the monster was expelling a lot more acidic sweat than normal. To fight it right now was definitely not the best time. But they had no other choice.


    It was due to the natural physiognomies regarding this monster that its body cannot stay in the open for long. This was why the Guild immediately sent a team to hunt this monster because it rarely showed up and the Guild was handed with the job to acquire the spoils rted to it at any cost.


    Though this monster was only level one but the astringent stuff its body produce was in demand for higher level hunters. They set a high price to get it at any costs.


    So, this small Guild was handed this responsibility to get it as soon as the monster was seen around the lower edges.


    This would help the Guild in return to obtain a high price for this quest.


    "Remember to not directly hit at its abdomen," the team leader warned as soon as someone made the second attack. Once a chaser was ready to attack, the other chasers were given the responsibility to distract the monster. This was a benefit to hunt with a team.


    It was taking time, and the chaser who was hanging at the bush was really about to fall down the height.


    He screamed for help and Qiao remembered that there was someone down who needed help.


    But right now, he was the next one to attack because the leader gestured at him to create a fatal injury. If he did not make a move soon, the chasers would be doing this for whole day and might not be able to kill the monster early.


    To have strong weapon was a big advantage.


    Linwin was not given any chance until now as the situation was not really favorable. Almost all the chasers were having difficulty for attacking and at the same time saving themselves from direct contact with the monster.


    In this situation, the newbie might not be able to act in perfect formation with the others and might even get hurt.


    It was all because of Qiao, if he was not in the team, the newbie might have been the subject of their annoyance.


    While these members also secretly calcted Qiao''s movement and his moves during attack they were able to tell he was definitely level one. What surprised them was as to how this newbie was able to hide his level, And when and how on earth did he reach level one?


    They were scared to ask this directly from him so they decided to keep their mouths shut.


    At this time, Qiao ran toward the monster holding his shapeless weapon. If he made a quick sh at it, he might be able to escape the range of the monster in the limited time after attack. It also depended on whether the chasers were able to distract the monster for some time.


    ording to his observation, if the monster was given a fatal injury near the neck, the rest of ordeal would not be much for others. But it also carried a strong danger with this task. The monster would not just wait for him to sh its neck. He had to be as fast as possible.


    It would be quite challenging he thought.


    As such calction ran in his mind, Qiao reached was near the edge.


    The team leader noticed this at the veryst moment and he yelled at him to stop but it was impossible for Qiao to stop in the middle of the attack. It was not just risky, he felt he was losing a capable team member.


    Qiao was already aware of what he was doing. There was no other choice to finish this hunt he knew. The monster was also ying a game of attrition with them and if it continued, they would be first ones to run out of stamina. A out-of-the-box method was required to solve this stalemate.


    If Qiao attacked from any other side, there was a high chance that he would not able to perform the attack as per his calctions and be unable tond a fatal hit. He might even find himself in even bigger trouble if his attack were to fail. So he devised a n of falling into the valley.


    He had a rope tied around his waist, so his chances to die from this were really low.


    The chasers also felt this was crazy, but wanted to witness this attack too. And possibly learn something from it. But without getting distracted too much they focused on their current task to provide Qiao with support and distract the monster.


    Actually, Qiao was nning to use the first step of the skill, and show how perfectly he could control his body movement at thest minute.


    If he failed then it was pretty much visible how dire the consequences might be

 Chapter 37: Headstrong Level One Chaser (9)

    Chapter 37: Headstrong Level One Chaser (9)


    Headstrong Level One Chaser (part 9)


    His attack was sessful.


    Qiao''s shapeless weapon dug deep into the monster''s neck, but as he tried to retreat and dodge the oing assault from the monster, he found he could not. The monster was using its weight to push him down the side after getting injured gravely.


    The other chasers got frightened to when they saw this, they saw the youth falling toward the valley.


    Meantime, the monster also had lost its force, almost falling over the edge, near dead.


    The leader quickly ran towards the edge to help Qiao by pulling the rope.


    Qiao was able to avoid the attack from the monster and its acidic onught. He had thought he would be able to quickly move away from its path, but his weapon lodged into it made him slower than he calcted. Now hanging on the rope, he managed to get a hold of a hanging bush. He looked down the side with dread. If he wasn''t fast enough to avoid theplete attack from the monster, the rope around his waist might have snapped.


    The weapon was already free and he used it to find a holding into the tough rock side. He had survived this ordeal with his ability.


    ....


    Below, the chaser who had been hanging down there for so long yelled for his help. At that moment, his hands finally gave up and his strength which totally dried up made him let go of the bush.


    Qiao saw this happen and immediately took action. Using his weapon to bnce himself with support, he jumped to the distance below in time. He was able to grab the guy''s wrist in time. If he had allowed this person to die before him like this in a hopeless situation, it would definitely affect him. He would not be able to continue with himself if he did not take action.


    The Team leader who was about to pull the rope up, was almost swept off his feet when the load at the other end suddenly increased. He tightened his grip and struggled to get a footing near a small rock. Heaving a sigh, he gestured at other to help him.


    The chasers ran to help the leader hurriedly.


    "From his looks that youth seemed to be quite light weight then how it is so hard to pull the rope," the team leader gasped for breath, he was truly scared that the rope might loosen from his hand.


    Qiao fortunately get hold on the chaser who was falling down. It was barely within the reach of the rope and his outreach. If he had not reacted swiftly as he did, the person would have died surely.


    The chaser looked up, he could not believe that the one who saved him would be this guy, whom he was thinking to kill earlier.


    "Hold my hand tightly, we are going up," Qiao reminded him.


    The team above was pulling at the rope and soon both of them reached the edge, hauling themselves above. It was now that the team understood why it was like they were pulling a rock, actually two people were hanging with the rope, so it was to be expected.


    The chaser fell on the ground and gasped for breath as heid. He barely escaped death today because someone was willing to save. It was an experience that would not leave him for a long time.


    The team leader patted Qiao and then after making sure he was all right, they rushed toplete their task. They still had to harvest the spoils from the monster which they had killed after such a long struggle.


    They abdomen part of the monster was cut open and few of them who were not ready for it started to puke at the sight.


    There was something that appeared after the abdomen was shed open that they could not make sense of. It looked like a bundle of something that was twitching slightly. Its appearance made all of them creeped out.


    They thought that since the Guild was after this monster and its spoils, it must be something exceptional but what was this.


    No one dared to touch it.


    The team leader has no choice but to pick it up. They had thought that the treasure must be something big and eye-catching, so they might have had to face another team that might want to snatch from them. But now he felt as if no one was going to try that.


    He did not want to directly touch it either, the pack was moving and it looked really creepy. So he spread a cloth and picked it.


    They left the body of the monster there. Mostly other monsters would eat up the hunted monster that were left after gaining the spoils. But in the case of this monster, Qiao was sure that no other monster would be willing to consume the acidic body.


    When the leader was ready to go back, Qiao spoke up, "I will be staying behind for a while." He was thinking to roam around the area and gather some information regarding this region and the paths and geography around here to better understand it. He did not have a guide so it would be better to learn this himself.


    The leader looked at Linwin, gesturing him slightly. He wanted to know whether he would also stay behind.


    "If brother is staying behind, I will be following him," he understood the leader and spoke up.


    "Sure, then whatever we get in return of this spoil from the Guild, we will share it in the evening," the leader spoke and walked away.


    He had now managed to reach the peak of second level and his excitement was high. It was all he could think about for now and he was happy this hunt was done by their team. This would also elevate their reputation in the Guild. While most of the points were taken by Qiao, it was best to have such a chaser in the team who was willing to take the risk some time.


    They had only spent around three or four to find the monster and the actual hunt only took them a lot less time so the sun was still in the sky. They returned to the Guild.


    ..


    The chaser who was saved just now was now baffled. He thought that Qiao had stayed behind because he wanted to throw some blows to vent his anger on him first.


    "It would be dangerous without team here so you should have also gone back," Qiao spoke to Linwin.


    "Brother have you never heard the phrase, one alone is only considered one while two together are considered eleven," Linwin waved his hand as he chuckled.


    "Fine then, we will be walking around the lower part of this forest," Qiao hadpletely ignored the other chaser and then walked with Linwin.


    After all he definitely had not saved him just to beat up again, did he?

 Chapter 38: Headstrong Level One Chaser (10)

    Chapter 38: Headstrong Level One Chaser (10)


    Headstrong Level One Chaser (part 10)


    The chaser looked at both of them leaving the ce and felt dumbfounded.


    The chaser felt a strange sense of frustration. In his eyes, he felt that every action that this guy did made him want to die.


    It was really killing him. He even forgot to thank him for the favor he did just now.


    On the other, Qiao don''t want to bother about it. He did not save the guy because he wanted to make him owe any favor. It was better for him to ignore this person from now on and maintain his attitude of a headstrong person.


    After that he continued to walk around the area without a destination in mind. He did not realize he was walking without any aim in silence when a voice interrupted him.


    "Brother, are you looking for something?" Linwin asked him when he saw that there was no one around now.


    Only then did Qiao remembered again that he was not walking alone.


    He closed his eyes as he also felt that he had been walking in solitude and it was then that he felt it. He was missing his younger brother. A week had passed by since the incident and now after all the struggle when he had time to breathe without any fear, he could not help but miss him.


    He had seen a lot in this passing week, experienced a lot. He was even able to reach level on quite fast. And now he could not help but think how was his brother doing? Where was he right now? How long more would it take for him to be stronger?


    The more he thought about it, further he was concerned.


    "I was thinking about how beneficial it is actually to hunt in a small team." Qiao spoke up aloud.


    Since he was worried that it would take a longer time for him to level up, he was thinking to hunt alone. Without having to take missions from the Guild.


    "Ah, brother you want to hunt singlehandedly?" Linwin gasped with shock filling his eyes.


    To hunt a monster was not some easy job. If the monster went on a rampage, it could easily kill the whole team and this brother was asking whether singlehandedly a chaser could hunt a monster.


    Qiao smiled bitterly.


    He himself was well aware now that singlehanded hunting was currently impossible.


    In the hunt today, the final attack gave him a hundred experience points. If he remained consistent at this rate of hunting or if he was able to do two hunts in a day with a team, he might be able to improve his pace. But there was another problem too. Only trying to gain points to level up was not optimistic as he also needed a good weapon.


    Which meant he needed to get a better weapon at every level which was another headache. Good weapons were expensive and the spoils were shared with the team making it difficult for a chaser to buy a weapon at every level.


    Because of this, he was thinking to separately hunt other than just the team hunts. He nned to lurk around to see if some team was in a difficult situation and join them for spoils and to help too, this way he would be able to practice his skill better way.


    "Brother I am not a level one chaser yet else I might have helped you. But you can look for random hunts here by lurking in this specific part of the forest. Many teams are given mission and many also need capable members" Linwin spoke sincerely.


    "I am also thinking in a simr way, but it would also make more troublese my way. Chasers would not always react nicely when someone extends a helping hand and might even think I am stealing their hunt. I can''t allow this to happen as I don''t have much time to bother with grudges and reckless chasers," he shrugged his shoulders.


    His focus was to level up as soon as possible and bear all the hurdles that were going toe his way.


    This ce was not his destination, he was only sent here to level up and sure enoughter he would kill the wicked hunter after reaching level nine.


    But even now, when he needed to find a method to increase his pace of leveling up, he could not solve it straight away. The hurdles that will block his path further would definitely be more difficult.


    "Linwin, I will ask you to follow me. Are you willing to take the risk along me and level up?" Qiao seriously asked.


    Linwin observed the young man in front of him, who was at the same age as him. He could tell from the determination in his eyes that he already had a goal for himself. It was clear that his will was set to reach the destination that he eyed and following such a person would never be a loss. He felt this was a turning point for himself and so he answered in a strong voice.


    "Brother, you were the one who saved my life. Even if you were to ask for my life, I would follow you." Linwin patted his chest and spoke.


    Qiao was moved by these words, but of course he was not going to take his life.


    "Why not you let us take your life instead?"


    Suddenly another voice interrupted them. Qiao and Linwin heard this voice and turned around.


    A group of people walked out with arrogant expressions. Linwin was in their team before he joined his present team. They had earlier left him dying after several injuries and Qiao then was fuming with rage when he saw themughing and chatting instead of asking the Guild to cure the newbie.


    Linwin saw them but instead ignored.


    "You were the one ring us in the Guild hall, isn''t that right?" the man pointed toward Qiao. He happened to nce when Qiao was looking in their direction and his eyes were showering in rage.


    "That matter was long before. There is no need for you to bother about it," Qiao was not willing to start a quarrel because it would only bring trouble for both Qiao and Linwin.


    They were here probably on their way back after the hunt and probably they spotted them both and came to make trouble. They might not even bother arguing and might start attacking if they said anything.


    Linwin wanted to settle the grudge but he was too weak to start a quarrel, not even on an equal level to face them.


    "You both newbies are a sore in my eye. I Don''t feel like allowing you to live. Today let me show you what a miserable death someone who does not know their ce deserves. You have really forgotten how to beg on your knees I feel," one of them gritted his teeth slowly uttered this.


    "But even if you beg now its toote" heughed then.


    These people felt pissedtely as due to the emergence of these newbies, right now other newbies too had be braver. They no longer begged and licked their sole for a chance to attack the monster which made them feel disrespected.

 Chapter 39: Headstrong Level One Chaser (11)

    Chapter 39: Headstrong Level One Chaser (11)


    Headstrong Level One Chaser (part 11)


    "So what if we are not begging?" Qiao squinted his eyes, while carefully observing them. ording to his estimate the third member of the team was going to attack while the first one was only badmouthing and distracting them.


    They were here to make trouble for these two people and mock them


    "Aha, aren''t you a bit cocky. But then again if you were just a coward it would be no fun," their team leader mocked with disdain. He was here to make sure that these two would end up in miserable conditions and were made to beg for their lives. This was his method of bullying others to make a fearful reputation of his team. This way no one would act haughty in front of them.


    Many other teams also wanted and tried to make their teams reputation fearful so that weaker people would be scared away and they could steal the spoils from other teams and act as they liked.


    This was another dark aspect of the teams and their blunt methods.


    "Why do you continue to grovel like a dog," before Qiao could answer, another mocking voice was heard.


    The tone was so blunt and disrespectful that the team leader who was here to bully was stunned for a few moments.


    Qiao could recognize this voice as it belonged to the chaser whom he has just saved from falling down in the valley. But he was apprehensive as to how the chaser had followed them and what was his purpose to speak between them?


    Most of people and chasers always minded their own business in such matters and never jumped in the fire which was initiated by other to burn in it.


    He turned around and sure enough, it was the same chaser. He was standing and eyeing the team leader of the other party.


    The chaser understood saw his gaze and spoke, "I was passing by and thought to check on what is going," he immediately molded an excuse.


    "Ah, I remember you are from the D team of the low level, how dare you interrupt here. Don''t you know I am leader of B team in middle level?" the team leader spoke wickedly.


    Most of the chasers were aware how his team earned the position of B level.


    He and his team mates were notorious for bullying newbies. Always using them as bait, they were able to earn much spoils without putting a lot of effort. Even the Guild was very happy with their performance, although the Guild was aware of their underhanded means all that really mattered was after all leveling, right?


    In their eyes, everything was fair in reaching levels and earning experience points.


    For them it did not really matter how it was done, as long a team could be stronger and bring back to the Guild enough treasures and make their reputation better all was allowed.


    And D Team was the lowest team level in a Guild.


    "Definitely I know what it means to be in B level, correct me if I am wrong. It means to be more shameless and barbaric than the team D, right?" the chaser waved his hand in the air andmpooned the team leader in his own way.


    Qiao was still in dilemma of situation.


    Linwin was on the edges to see what was going on.


    "Enough of that, I want to know why are you bothering us?" Qiao sternly asked. He wanted to know if they had any motive to strangelye after them like this. Most of the time to settle a grudge directly was never a first choice of any chaser unless there was something else behind the motivating them.


    He was right, as all the chasers cared about was their experience points and didn''t want to lose hard earned points in any reckless brawl.


    The team leader shook his head, "You are still a newbie so brother Chi just tell him why we are here," he gestured to his third man andughed.


    With the useless verbal war he could tell that the chaser who was here and exchanging words with him was not actually here to help Qiao or the other newbie.


    So, he could just go forward with his n and move to grab Qiaos weapon. That was his aim toe here.


    Many teams had already noticed this special weapon and they were looking for an opportunity to rob it from the youth.


    The man who was given order leapt toward Qiao; they never took Linwin as someone who could interfere with them.


    As for the other chaser, he was just a passerby, right?


    On the other hand, Qiao quickly noticed the gleam in the leader''s eye as he looked at the weapon in Qiao''s hand. As soon as he got sliver of what was their actual intention, he ran shouting towards Linwin to run too.


    He did not look toward the chaser who had joinedter.


    Seeing the situation develop in such a manner, the chaser also joined Qiao in running and was able to catch up to him soon, "Why are you running away, you can answer their attack, right?" He could not understand why this headstrong and defiant youth was running now.


    "What, you want me to attack back? Did you not count their numbers?" Qiao saw the chaser matching with his speed and answered. He was confused why was this guy following him? He should have left until now, no?


    The chaser looked back and gasped, alright I did not properly count them.


    ''pfft'' Qiao wanted to cry after he saw this.


    Their team had a total of six members and three of them were of level two. It would be equal to smashing his head straight in a wall if Qiao had decided to stay and get into a battle with them.


    "Then where we are heading?" The chaser asked in confusion.


    "We are heading nowhere," Qiao spoke in his indifferent tone. He was simply going to practice his agility by running from the chasers behind him.


    He also looked back to spot Linwin, he was not level one yet and he must be feeling difficulty to match with their speed. Moreover the enemy was stronger, it would soon turn into a more intense situation soon.


    But the team was not paying any attention to Linwin at all. They only wanted to rob the weapon and teach a lesson to the arrogant youth, Qiao.


    When the chaser who was running alongside Qiao heard him he gasped in fear, how far and how long had he decided to run?


    "If you are not willing to get beaten by them just change your path and leave my side," Qiao bluntly spoke this time.


    He did not want to keep someone who was not reliable.


    "I don''t fear getting beaten and I can''t change my mind when I have decided on something," the chaser refused to leave and kept running side by side.


    Qiao went silent for some time.


    "Have you ever hunted a human?" Qiao asked the chaser seeing that he was not leaving.


    The chaser looked toward Qiao while running with full speed. He was literally speechless.


    "Then today you will see humans being hunted," Qiao understood from his silence and side smiled. This would be a really taboo thing to perform and the chaser understood it.

 Chapter 40: Headstrong Level One Chaser (12)

    Chapter 40: Headstrong Level One Chaser (12)


    Headstrong Level One Chaser (part 12)


    But Qiao understood.


    Since the team had made their mind to rob him and bully him such, he made his mind to hunt them.


    Quite a Simple logic


    Isn''t it?


    "Whatever you are deciding to do count me in," the chaser shouted in lively spirits.


    He was excited just from the idea to hunt those B level team members. The thrill that came from the idea was too much. Of course, he did not understand quite how brutal it could be too.


    It was also still unclear how they were going to hunt.


    Linwin was now left far behind. Qiao had already told him to change his direction and run away as quick as he could in such situations. He was aware that Linwin could not provide any help so it was better that he ran away and did not get caught.


    Linwin was also aware. He ran fast as he could, short of breath. Despite running madly, he was unable to match with brother Qiao so he thought to follow his advice.


    .


    The team which was running behind Qiao scattered to surround him. They were not going to let him go unscathed.


    "Chi, you try your best to reach him and attack. I will be following from another direction," the leader advised and changed his path. He was fuming greatly at the courage of this youth. How dare he think he could run around and y with them.


    Was he thinking that he could escape just like this, impossible? They would eventually reach him and then grab him by the neck.


    The aim of this team was to get to the level A in the Guild ranking and earn more reputation among the guild and among the other teams.


    In every Guild, the teams were divided ording to their levels and performance.


    Those teams who showed loyalty to the Guild were given more chances and missions. They were supported by the Guild in sensitive matters too such as this where they were hunting a newbie. This made them greedy to work harder for the Guild.


    Chi was almost going to catch up to Qiao from behind, but Qiao was already waiting him to catch up. He then slowed down suddenly and then took a sharp turn taking support from the trunk of a tree. He has already calcted what actions were needed to tackle these bullies.


    He was not going to give up on his weapon and if someone were to rob his weapon then he was not sure that if he would ever be able to save his brother from the wicked hunter if he cannot even face these bunch of bullies.


    Struggle and war began the same moment when you have decided to not ept defeat.


    And he was not ready to ept defeat no matter what.


    The Hunter Chi was baffled with this sudden turn of direction and amazed by the level of agility this youth showed just now. Chi was level two and he could bet that he had not seen any level one showing this level of agility until now.


    "Damn," he was so focused at the move that he could not think of a way to fend off the sudden attack.


    Qiao rolled in the air and shed from above, exerting a lot of force. A sharp woundnded, almost cutting open half of his chest. Either the weapon was cruel or the one who was wielding it was merciless. Chi screamed in agony and fell on the spot.


    Qiao had made sure that the level of the chaser would fall back significantly. And this was only possible until the injury was more fatal than one could endure.


    The chaser who was running by the side of Qiao barely stopped quite a distance away, when he saw clearly how the level two chaser fell on the ground. He wanted to p for the arrogant youth as now he understood why this youth was so headstrong.


    Qiao after making sure that the chaser was not going to stand up again any time soon, he started running again as two chasers were about to reach him in no time from his left side.


    There was no use in fighting against these chasers and killing them, because it does not give any experience. Unless he could kill them and rob them off their spoil it was of no use other use.


    But Qiao first of all had no spare time to rob and second, he would not do something like that. He only wanted to teach them in return for targeting him. Even though hunting newbies did not give teams any benefit, many still bullied them for the fear factor.


    But for Qiao, this hunt was going to be as beneficial as a monster hunt. While facing a monster he can''t really practice his skill as it moved in an unpredictable manner. But this was his chance to practice. He knew that all these chasers could do was run after him as fast they could. They did not really use their brain so he would use it to temper himself.


    How can he waste it?


    The two chasers who were about to reach him had to stop because their capable team member was thrown on the ground with a single attack. They have to see what was wrong with him.


    They could let the others member continue to surround this youth.


    So it continued.


    The team leader and one other member wereing from different directions and they had to admit that they underestimated the youth. They could not keep up with his tactics and how he changed direction suddenly. He was constantly taking another direction to confuse them.


    But Qiao was under a lot pressure. He was observing and calcting as he ran around. He needed a perfect bnce, a wless timing and impable attack. If the situation did not allow all the three conditions to meet up then he would keep running and confusing them.


    The other team members were also still chasing him, just that they were little tired now. The youth was running madly and every small change of his direction was greatly taking up their efforts to follow him.


    But they did not slow down because they don''t want to be red by their team leader.


    While all the team members were now focused on Qiao, the chaser who was willing to take risk and running side by side finally showed up from the behind of a guy and attacked. It was a surprise attack that no one anticipated.


    The enemy fell on the ground never to stand up again.


    Since Qiao was keeping his eyes at all ces, he saw the chaser attacking one of the enemies. He was also taken by surprise as he had thought that the chaser had left for good earlier, but why was he appearing again and again, what was going in his mind?


    But it was not time to ask this question as the team leader and his man found his position and they were currently running toward him like hounds. They sure wanted to tear him apart seeing how angry they were. Probably they also happened to see their injured men.


    But they don''t have any rights to get angry, do they?


    Who asked them to bother him? Who asked them to rob him? And who forced them to follow behind?


    Of course it was not Qiao. Was he?


    Did they want to me him for all their misery right now? But it had nothing to do with him. Well maybe a little but it was their mistake. He shrugged it off with augh and continued to run.


    The chaser alsoughed at the present expressions of the youth, it was the first ever that he did not felt being killed with attitude of the youth.

 Chapter 41: Headstrong Level One Chaser (13)

    Chapter 41: Headstrong Level One Chaser (13)


    Headstrong Level One Chaser (part 13)


    Grade B team wipe out:


    Their initial n to rob the youth and then make him ask to beg for mercy had seemingly failed. They were still running after him to save some face from the humiliation of being pped by a youth.


    They were all heavily panting, gasping for breath. But they could not stop for even a second. If they did, weren''t they just making fun of themselves?


    They were at level two and chasing after a level one, could they show that they were tired of simply running.


    Of course not


    "They are stilling strong, what''s the n?" the chaser chuckled and asked Qiao. He was getting involved in this matter by his own choice and he had well thought about it. If his team leader threw him out, he would not mind since he had already made up his mind to leave the team which did not bother to save him.


    What was the use to work with such selfish people?


    Compared to them, this youth seemed more reliable, though he had a little arrogance but there was something which fueled this arrogance.


    "No n," Qiao simply shrugged his shoulders and continued to run, "What is your name?'' he asked this chaser''s name who was taking this risk for no reason.


    "I am called Quipu," he continued to follow behind Qiao and answered in lively spirits. He never felt enthusiastic about the monotonous hunts and the team policies.


    He felt like his world was copsing after being trampled by Qiao twice and then being abandoned and betrayed by his team. But now following after Qiao he felt strangely excited.


    "Very well, Quipu we are going to hunt in freestyle, have you ever heard of freestyle?" as they were running, Qiao spoke and asked.


    Quipu had of course never heard anything about it, in fact he was hearing this word for the first time.


    "I have never happened to encounter deep knowledge of hunting," he answered as if the youth running by his side had much more knowledge about hunting.


    Most of the information about the high level hunts and tactics were kept to the higher level hunters and they never shared their experiences for others to follow and get some idea.


    Qiao shook his head, he was only using his knowledge of the twenty first century to beat these bullies.


    "Freestyle means you don''t have to use any strict rule of hunting, just hunt in whatever way you like and whatever move you want to use and what suits you best," as he was exining the man running with the team leader near Qiao threw his chain to entrap his neck.


    Qiao was already waiting for this move and knew that he was near. He turned as the chain cut near and caught the chain. Then with the momentum he threw it downward. As they all were still running, his sudden move proved a bombshell, the chaser who threw this chain got caught and simply fell down with the chain.


    Quipu saw this and he again wanted to stop and p for the youth. Who would have thought that this level two chain weapon can be rendered useless in the blink of an eye?


    "Look at your left," Qiao quickly reminded Quipu who was still in awe of the move.


    The team leader who in the meantime was able to reach near Quipu was getting ready for fatal attack on the chaser who was helping the youth. It was a mistake on his part and he had to make it right now by taking down this chaser. Few mistakes could be forgiven which did not bring much disaster.


    But the ones that proved to be fatal had to be rectified. And his mistake of not taking care of this chaser right in the beginning proved to be hard for his team.


    Qiao was quick to point out the team leader who was going to attack. People often only knew how to me without taking in to consideration whether the me was right to put or only for the sake to me. He did not want to again be med by this guy right now in his terse situation.


    Quipu also immediately saw the leader attacking on him and simply followed the advice of the youth. Using his quick thinking, he lowered on the ground and rolled forward into the leader''s path. This resulted in him losing his bnce and to fall down.


    It gave a moment of freedom and ease for Qiao. He immediately seized the opportunity and leapt toward the leader. He was at level two peak and it would not be easy for him to face him head on. Only a golden opportunity like this could let Qiao win over.


    And Qiao knew when to always grab hold to the opportunities that fell in hisp.


    He moved fast and shed down with his shapeless weapon, but to his surprise the guy dodged, although a bit slow. Qiao only managed to lightly wound his, leaving a long cut on his shoulder.


    The shoulder got a small injury.


    Quipu was quickly able to stop himself from rolling further. He was currently dusting his tattered look while the leader had no free time to do take care of his appearance. He was muddled with the dust and trying his best to not let Qiao near him and attack him fatally.


    The chaser who had earlier badly tripped on his own chain weapon came running, fuming with anger.


    This youth was really walking all over their nerves.


    "Who do you think you are?" he came shouting and wielding the chain.


    Qiao turned and while also keeping a nce at the leader, "I thought you were still licking the dust," Qiao spoke in an indifferent tone and stepped back in a hurry to avoid the chain.


    "It is you who will be licking the dust and dying miserably here," the chain chaser spat out.


    "I am sorry I don''t have that much time to do extra miles, can you spare your bullshit for the next time," Qiao was intentionally making him angry.


    Quipu was amused at his answers but he was worried too because the chain man was standing left and the team leader was standing right ready to attack in a pincer style.


    "You will regret pissing us off." the chain fell towards Qiao, who on the other hand ran toward the leader. The leader never anticipated that the youth would run towards him for his punishment.


    Qiao ran toward him because he was making use of a tactic that he was aware of. The chain weapon was heading for him, but if there was another target for it, it would not just move past and keep chasing him, would it? The weapon had no conscience and only followed the direction its wielder pointed at.


    The chain chaser would definitely not continue to attack him when the chain could hurt his leader, would he? This would provide him a slight distraction if he moved fast and correct.


    He could even again try to simply run away?


    Maybe not in this situation.


    He had thought to kill two birds with one stone, and it happened as he had nned. The chaser was unable to stop the chain in the middle of the attack and Qiao tricked the leader with his weapon to run into the direction of the chain. He got tangled in it, while Qiao kicked him from behind and then used his weapon with the fastest possible agility.


    His whole back got mangled in blood and the leader let out a sharp squawk making Quipu shudder for a moment.


    It was one of the worst hunt he ever witnessed but this leader deserve, right?

 Chapter 42: Headstrong Level One Chaser (14)

    Chapter 42: Headstrong Level One Chaser (14)


    Headstrong Level One Chaser (part 14)


    Almost all of the team was wiped out now. Thest member of the team who fell miserably in the forest was the chain chaser.


    He tried his best till end. He thought that he could get lunatic soon if he kept alert and tried to understand the moves of this youth. The chasers and hunters always take every move as a skill of the hunter but for Qiao it was something these chasers could notprehend any time soon.


    After he was done with thest bully, Qiao sat on the ground and exhaled in relief. It was not easy to keep running around and continuously let your mind think of a way for every moment and situation. He was under great pressure at every move that he made. But it was the advantage of being from the advanced era that led him to this result.


    Quipu also sat near him. This was the first time ever that he felt that he was not constrained under the pressure of a leader and he could do whatever he thought was fine.


    "Where did youe from?" he asked Qiao. He felt suspicious about the identity of this youth. ording to what rumors he had heard in the past years, only someone with a strong background could be this strong and knowledgeable.


    Was this youth hiding his identity? And did he intentionally register himself in a small Guild?


    The descendants of the rich and stronger hunters could easily get registered under big Guilds and could get backing from the Guild for any type of mission or hunt.


    Then why was this youth here?


    "Ie from a ce you have never heard of and it is located at the far end of this continent," Qiao waved his hand.


    Slowly he could understand why many of the chasers wanted to know his identity.


    "We need to search for Linwin and then head back," Qiao stood up. It was already much time that he had wasted in hunting this team.


    Quipu followed him and kept silent for some time.


    Qiao was almost halfway through level two now. One more proper hunt and he could probably reach level two. And by umting spoils from two more hunts, he might be able to get a level four weapon. And if he waited a little longer and hunted lower level monsters for a while, he probably could buy a level five weapon.


    But the first problem he faced wasck of missions. And second problem was the type of weapon. He could not decide what type of weapon would suit him and help him the best in hunting.


    Meanwhile, Linwin had not gone back. He was still in the forest and looking up for Qiao. He wanted to wait around to see if brother Qiao would return soon. Finally, they met at the main trail leading to the outer region of the forest which was marked by the bigger Guilds for convenience.


    Qiao told him that everything was fine and he should not worry.


    But it would not remain fine when the Guild came to know that the level B team was wiped out by him. They nourished these stronger teams because they wanted to keep a strong reputation and also have a hold on the rogue chasers so that they don''t create ruckus often.


    The Guild might chase out him or punish him for this act.


    It wasn''t a good oue in either case.


    But now that he saw he had two people following him, Qiao had some better ns in his mind. But he felt he cannot follow his ns until before he reached level three.


    Still if he became a level two and with the help of a level one and a newbie, he could think about rogue hunting without asking missions from the Guild sometimes.


    He then returned to the Guild along with the two because the evening was falling now.


    "Brother Qiao, I am afraid that the Guild will surely investigate about the team and they might chase you away from the Guild when they find out about this. You might even face a harsh punishment," Quipu spoke out of his concern. This was the sole reason that most of the chasers were forced to remain in the Guild. They had to obey the leader because they had no better choice.


    "Would they not care about who was at the wrong?" Qiao asked just to confirm. He already knew the answer to it but still he asked.


    "They don''t care usually unless the one who did this happened to be the kin of a strong family," Quipu shrugged.


    He was quite knowledgeable about how things worked in the Middletown and all the Guilds around here.


    "What else can I do than to leave the Guild if they are going to force me to," Qiao also shrugged. If it came to that, then he would surely leave on his own.


    What he wanted from the Guild was the information and missions, but since the Guild was biased, he was not willing to beg them for anything.


    "Brother Qiao, if you decide to make your own team for hunt, don''t forget me to add," Quipu reminded him. He also yed a part in today''s hunt, so he would not be allowed to go scot-free. He had made his mind and he will wait and until then he would remain as a rogue chaser.


    Rogue chasers were the ones who could be used as a spare member in case any teamcked a member temporarily.


    "I can''t form a team until I am at level three," Qiao decided not to be hasty. He had to think it thoroughly.


    They reached the Guild and Quipu left their side and sat on an empty bench.


    Qiao and Linwin reached where the leader was waiting. He was looking a little concerned because Qiao took much time in returning. And from his appearance he didn''t seemed to have been hunting with some other team.


    "I am a little new to this ce so I thought to take a stroll around and get used to the regions," Qiao excused immediately.


    It was not a proper excuse, who would really be willing to take stroll in the open forest. Especially when it was clear that at every step monsters were lurking around more than the teams of the chasers.


    But he did not voice out the real reason.


    He then received his share from the spoil, while the share of newbie was small because he did not put any remarkable effort for the hunt.


    Qiao looked at the transparent stone in his hand, there was no shineing from it nor did it look exceptional.


    He took the stone and submitted in the Guild bank, but then he was strongly thinking about another possibility.


    If the Guild really investigated and chased him out then his spoils might be kept back by the Guild. At least this possibility could not be denied.


    He thought to withdraw every single spoil from the bank saying that he wanted to buy a weapon.


    He nodded to himself and then went to rest.


    Meanwhile the team leader scrutinized his actions and he could guess there was something running on his mind.

 Chapter 43: Headstrong Level One Chaser (15)

    Chapter 43: Headstrong Level One Chaser (15)


    Headstrong Level One Chaser (part 15)


    There was less time for Qiao to make a decision about his condition, probably only two more days. The Guild might only take one or two day to find this out and then he would be kicked out.


    If he chose to believe both Linwin and Quipu, they would also leave the Guild with him and be his team but he still needed the backing of a Guild for a while. He needed to reach level three fast.


    So he would be forced to join another Guild.


    Therefore, his concern now was to find a fine Guild to join when he left here. He also had to withdraw his spoils which should be taken back from the Guild bank but not now immediately. Right after he was done with the hunt today, he would withdraw his spoils and buy a level two weapon for Linwin. He himself also needed a good weapon too, else the team would not be able to survive in the rogue hunting.


    When the team leader was standing in front of the desk and waiting for the mission to be assigned, Qiao could hear some chasers talking about the missing team. They were about to report to the Guild.


    Usually strong teams can decide to remain in the open forest for the hunt or if the monster was of a specific type, they could risk in waiting for the hunt. Patience was often required to hunt down more stronger monsters.


    But for a team to suddenly disappear was rare. Without a sighting by anyone, they were sure to get suspicious.


    By the end of today, they will get more suspicious. But Qiao kept his cool and worry-free look and did not bother about the conversation.


    The team leader finally got a mission. initially this mission was for the other team but since the team did not show up and also the reception man was beginning to trust that this team was bing stronger, he gave them an opportunity for this mission.


    The leader was very excited to get this mission. The monster was a rumored treasure itself and they would definitely be getting recognition in the Guild and also the spoils would be worth a lot.


    Qiao and Linwin walked with the team and reached the open forest, the leader was following the direction and his men were keeping a look out.


    "Brother, I don''t have much hope from the present situation. What would happen if we are really chased out of the Guild?" he asked with concern.


    Qiao heard this and shrugged, "We will join another Guild,"


    Usually Guilds don''t bother with the internal matters and wee whoever wished to join the Guild so it was not bigger problem to look for another Guild unless their luck was truly bad.


    Linwin''s mouth was agape as he heard this. Does that mean brother really doesn''t care if the Guild chases them out? Would that not make the whole Guild their enemies or something? The whole team was wiped out and left there in the wild, with no one to help them. Hopefully it does not be a death threatening grudge.


    There were many teams who happened to be send for a hunt and they never returned. And the Guild never cared about them so he could hope that this matter would also be handled in the same manner.


    But that was just a daydream.


    Even if Guild pretended that they didn''t care, they would definitely send someone to find out what happened. And when they find that someone had wiped their team, they would check out who was this audacious and investigate his background. If they found it to be someone ordinary, they would undeniably create trouble.


    But for Qiao these concerns were secondary.


    "Linwin after the hunt, I am going to buy you a second level weapon, be ready to practice with it," Qiao patted his shoulder and broke to him the good news. He could see that Linwin was thinking deeply about the possible oue of the situation, so he calmed him down.


    Linwin was more shocked now, a level two weapon? Ah, he did not have enough spoils to buy one.


    "Sigh, I will be using my spoils" Qiao saw his confusion and shook his head.


    "Brother, why will you will buy me a weapon?" he asked still astounded.


    "Don''t tell me you are thinking to remain in the Guild? If you want to follow me then you definitely need a better weapon than this rustic sword. From now on we will be working hard and hunt more than once in a day," he exined. Then he looked towards the leader who possibly had found the traces and the right spot of the monster.


    Linwin eyes were wide open and he silently nodded. He did not answer because the leader was now facing them to give them guidance for the hunt.


    "All the team members listen carefully, the monster we are going to hunt today is a horned chameleon. Its size is of six feet and male. The only difficulty is that it can hide by changing its colors. You all will have to remain focused and not get distracted as this hunt is important because all the upper body of this monster is a treasure in itself. On every scale inside the upper skin there are crystals and stones," he exined especially thest part because this way the team would work hard to get this big amount of spoils.


    Many of them neededrge amount of spoils for various needs. Few wanted to pay the annual Guild fee and living expenses and other wanted to buy a good weapon or send the spoils in the downtown to their families.


    Qiao and Linwin exchanged nces as they were also attracted by this.


    Though the leader had given them a hint to motivate them for the hunt, but he clearly knew it was not going to be easy. The monster could quickly change its color and merge with the environment. Most of the time a hunter could not spot such a monster even if it was standing beside and ring at the chaser.


    The team carefully stepped forward with caution. They were like those who were walking in the night and trying to find the path to return back.


    "If anyone spots the monster immediately let the others know and don''t forget to surround it in minimum possible time," the team leader reminded.


    This part of the forest was a little damp and thick and due to this special trait it became the habitat of the monsters who don''t want to encounter any chaser and also wanted to keep their body humid.


    There were endless vines hanging in this part of the forest and most of them were dull and dry. Still the ground was mmy, they could not tell what made it mmy since there was no known water source around here. It might be an underground source.


    They were walking near the thick vines when one of the team members spotted two big eyes looking at him straight.


    The monster was looking at the chasers with utmost abhorrence, as it chose this part of the forest just to avoid chasers and they still looking for trouble.

 Chapter 44: Headstrong Level One Chaser (16)

    Chapter 44: Headstrong Level One Chaser (16)


    Headstrong Level One Chaser (part 16)


    The chaser was unable to shout because the monster was ring at him, leaving him scared. He tried to shout but ended up creating some weird screeching noise.


    Linwin saw the chaser standing like a wooden statue so he walked toward the chaser and spotted the monster. Immediately he shouted to attract others, but something unexpected urred then.


    Another monster that was living in the are was attracted by the shout and came by the chameleon monster''s side.


    This was going to be a surprise for all the chasers.


    They were here for huge amount of spoils and had instead became unlucky.


    Qiao also heard the voice and immediately reacted, if Linwin was shouting that meant he was in trouble.


    Other members also hurried to the area and to their surprise, they found two monster ring at them. The first chaser and Linwin stood at their ce, scared. The situation was dire for the team as they slowly took position.


    Qiao did not approach directly from the front, but was taking a path in the shade of the thick vines to see the situation. He also got a huge surprise when he saw two huge monsters were ring at the rest of team members.


    "Why are they all standing as if hypnotized?" he asked to himself.


    The leader had believed this was a huge chance for them as they were going to hunt a one and half level monster and get lot of spoils. But now he was looking at the two monsters in a strange manner, because he don''t know whether to be happy or scared.


    Six feet tall, giant body and angry?


    Was their feast going to be a funeral?


    It was not that they were unable toplete this hunt yet, or that they were too weak. They were just overwhelmed by the sight of two monstering along. But in fact, the monsters did not have a strong body for defense, so if they could just pack some courage and attack, they would be able to win this situation. The chameleon monster was halfway through level two and its skin was not hard but if they directly attacked, the crystals under the skin might get damage.


    At this moment,


    "Why are you standing still, pick your weapons and quickly finish them up," someone came almost flying and stabbed the weapon in one of the monsters. It was Qiao who voiced and attacked at the same time but before he could finish his words, the chameleon monster which was ring at the two chasers from the start flicked out its long tongue.


    Qiao''s target and attack was perfect but the second monster was also not going to just sit there and allow these people to hunt it down.


    The first monster which was attacked turned toward the one who attacked it, while the other chasers immediately grasped this opportunity. But two who were directly attacked by the monster''s tongue got baffled.


    The leader hurriedly shed forward with his sword to stop the twelve feet long tongue in the middle but the giant tongue elerated so sharply that the sword touched nothing but air. On the other hand, the tongue reached the chaser and dragged him toward its giant mouth. The whole scenario had turned in to a mess, as the near chaser leapt to stop it.


    He managed to grab onto the leg of the chaser that was being dragged and started to pull, as another one joined in the struggle. The chameleon exerted even more force when it saw it could not gulp down the chaser in one go.


    But The chaser who was being ripped from both sides was screaming. It was hell to be between the life and death. If the monster was able to drag it, then he would be food of this angry monster and if chasers were able to pull, he might live for a few more days but the question was whether he would be able to make it out alive?


    The leader regretted for being careless as he ran to pick his sword and then again joined the fight but to see this struggle, he was more rmed.


    Meanwhile, they seemed to forget that there was one more monster, which Qiao was currently facing. It was attacked gravely and there was an injury on its back but it still had enough strength to kill tens of level one chasers.


    A level one chaser could only ever fight head-on with an equal level opponent. Such a rule could not be broken, as a difference in level not only meant a difference in strength, but also the experience in fighting and techniques.


    In a simrparison, if Qiao had decided to face head on with his enemies yesterday, he might have turned in to a dead body long ago. But he used his skill and his knowledge of the advanced era to survive. For others it might look like underhanded means but for Qiao this was a method of survival.


    Linwin noticed Qiao was alone and he rushed towards him to render any help.


    While currently both were ring at each other, Qiao and the monster.


    They seemed to want to kill each other with their sharp re and it looked like apetition of ring was going on. The monster was getting ready to bring out its tongue and gulp this human in one bite while Qiao was thinking how sharp could be the attack.


    Both could not immediately attack because the weaker one might lose immediately and Qiao knew he was the one weaker against this big body monster, Qiao had to think how he could defense first.


    As Linwin came, he did not call out to tell that he was here, it would distract brother Qiao.


    The monster brought its tongue when it got ready but the human was simply fearless in its eyes. It wanted to scare him first but the human seemed to have never heard about fear.


    Qiao knew that it was time as the tongue reached out. If he was able to pierce his weapon in the tongue, it would immediately decide who would win in the end. The tongue was the strong weapon of this monster and once a human was caught in it, no one can escape easily form it.


    There were many mixed voices in the background because the other monster was giving a tough time to the team. The chaser was still being ripped and it seemed that his body would tear apart in this struggle.


    But Qiao could not divert his attention anywhere when he himself was right in front of the monster. Though this was bringing a sense of defeat and little worry of what will happen next, still he need to get over this situation first.


    The monster finally made the attack and its tongue elerated at the fastest speed to reach the human chaser.


    Today was the trial of his skill which Qiao practiced yesterday. His agility needed to be at the highest proficiency if he wanted to defend and attack. It was do or die, there was no one who could pull him away from the monster if the tongue happened to reach and grab him.

 Chapter 45: Head Strong Level One Chaser (17)

    Chapter 45: Head Strong Level One Chaser (17)


    Headstrong Level One Chaser (part 17)


    The gooey and sticky tongue was ready to grab the chaser, but Qiao moved in a swift manner out of everyone''s expectations. His weapon sliced a small cut on the tongue, even as he managed to dodge the quick attack.


    It was so thrilling that the one who was looking at all this happen from the side could hardly hold his shout. For a moment Linwin felt his breathing stopped.


    It was not a perfect presentation of attack and defense, still for Linwin it left his hair standing on end.


    "Linwin, jump and roll away," Qiao immediately shouted when he saw that the monster wanted to vent out its frustration on the newbie.


    At the sharp warning, Linwin just followed the warning correctly. He had grown to trust Qiao''s every word so he did as he shouted, even as he felt the slimy tongue go past him.


    If he did not follow as soon as he heard, he would not be able to react this fast at all.


    He rolled and the tongue was retracted by the monster after getting frustrated with the situation again.


    It could not grab and chomp on the chaser, instead he was injured slightly by it.


    "Linwin, keep following what I instruct you to do. Grab every opportunity here and you will reach level one soon." As he was the only chaser facing the monster, Qiao himself felt he could reach the peak of level one and if he continued with it, he would be able to step on level two. But if his helper remains at the lower level, he will always be worried for his safety.


    Levels meant everything here, so those who will be following him in the journey should be strong too.


    "Sure brother, but this monster seems to be raging right now," Linwin responded but deep in his heart, there was still a snake of fear.


    The anticipation to get experience and the fear of be food both equally stand along the way in front of him.


    Still earning experience and getting stronger was one of the strongest deep rooted wish and cannot be denied.


    "Haha, every monster in their situation would be boiling with anger, isn''t that right?" Qiao chuckled.


    It would be strange if the monsters did not show such reaction in response to an attack from a chaser.


    On the other side, the leader finally thought of a rational solution and jumped to attack on the back of the neck of the monster. As soon as he attacked the monster loosened its grip on the chaser and the chaser fell half dead.


    They heaved a sigh of relief and dragged the chaser away, most of his limbs were broken because of ruthless grip and the struggle to save the chaser.


    After this mess was cleared, the leader ordered others to attack from all the sides and leave no room or opportunity for the monster to counter attack. This would be the best chance to finish this hunt.


    As long as they worked with coboration, the monster would not be able to find another chance.


    This tactic seemed to work a little better than the previous situation, the monster soon gave up on the attacking and tried to run but it was toote to run for its life.


    The cut open wound started emitting a light glow, as several crystals started to fall off itself. It was a sign that the monster was dying slowly.


    The leader and the members of the team were finally at ease when at this time they heard the youth guiding the newbie.


    "Make sure whenever I distract it, you have to attack to collect experience," Qiao spoke and immediately caught the attention of the monster. Linwin found this chance and attacked, his meager strength coupled with the subpar weapon, who knows how many attempts would it take to kill the monster.


    But he was diligently following as to how he should attack and from which direction he should follow to attack.


    It was unbelievable for all the other members of the team. When on earth had something like this ever happened? How long have they been hunting? When had any chaser ever helped his junior the same way?


    They thought that their concepts of the Middletown and the Guilds would crumble.


    They looked toward the leader who shook his head. There was a huge difference between them and these two chasers. They with their team of five men barely got a hold on the monster and still one of the man was severely injured. While on the other hand these two seemed to be ying with the monster, giving chances to each for tickling it.


    Were they dreaming or was it really happening in front of their eyes?


    Qiao was still giving advice and Linwin was following, the monster could feel itself being toyed by a newbie and his senior.


    It never felt this humiliated to such an extent, a small fry human was toying with it and it was just ying the part of a puppet. If this was not unfair then what was.


    Finally, the crystals started to fell. The monster was unable to keep it up any longer. It would be better to die earlier than face much more humiliation of being toyed.


    "You did it," Qiaoughed satisfactorily and his eyes fell at the leader and other chasers who were looking at him and Linwin.


    Qiao shrugged and gestured to ask why were they looking at them and the leader felt speechless. He has no answer so he hurriedly started ordering others to collect the spoils. Today they had hunted a treasure so there could be a threat of other teamsing in their way.


    As for the second monster, the leader was not shameless to im any share on it. With his decision, the one monster which was killed by Qiao should be divided among the two of them. While the second monster''s spoils would be divided ording to the normal way.


    Qiao heard this and he was immensely happy, if they could keep all the spoils of this second monster, there was no need to worry anything, Linwin could buy second level weapon and the rest of the stones Qiao could save for the expensive level five weapon.


    Linwin was also happy because he had finally reached level one and he could feel his stamina and strength beginning to increas because he collected enough experience.


    It was because he was the one to get most of the hits on the monster, no other chaser came to snatch the experience.


    Linwin helped Qiao in collecting the spoils andter they joined rest of the members of the team.


    "Listen all of you, we have to remain alert because two other teams were there when the senior handed me this mission today. I am highly doubtful about their honesty and they might be following us. It is possible that they will be blinded by greed of so much spoils, so remain at guard at every moment, until we reach Guild," the team leader strictly warned all of them and they walked carefully toward the Guild.

 Chapter 46: Headstrong Level One Chaser (18)

    Chapter 46: Headstrong Level One Chaser (18)


    Headstrong Level One Chaser (part 18)


    The five members divided their spoils while Qiao got to have the spoils of one whole monster. This meant he should be more careful.


    He was simply riches despite being only level one.


    "I think I should provide cover in case someone reallyes bothering," Qiao suggested to the leader. It would be wise if one of them who could be remain alert and attack sharp could give cover at time.


    Although if the enemy happened to surround them then it would be almost a waste, they might be helpless to run away and save themselves.


    "Your suggestion is feasible but who has such talent to give cover?" he looked at his men. They were barely half way through level one, much less to have skills to give cover.


    Most chasers took learning skills as useless because they give more value to the experience. Because they think that with the experience and level increase, the body would gain strength and with strength they could do whatever they want.


    Actual use of skills was used for the varied abilities of the body and only those who wanted to remain one step ahead would be willing to get fazed by the inconvenience of learning and practicing a skill.


    For most of chasers, it was equal to toil for uselessness. They could defeat their enemy if they gained levels and gained strength and it was all what was needed, right?


    Everyone only wanted to walk a paved and smooth path that was made by others and probably mock those who were trying to carve their own path.


    "I will take this responsibility and I only have a small request. Can you spare some time and go with us to the market for buying weapons? I have less experience in regards to the worth of the spoils," Qiao offered his help and requested a favor in return.


    The team leader thought for a while and then nodded, "Sure,"


    Qiao thanked and leapt toward the bigger boughs of the tree. The team would walk on ground and he would jump from one tree to another after making sure that no one was closely eyeing their team.


    Back at the Guild, until now they had asked few of the teams whether they had encountered the B team and none of them had seen them from past one day. The Guild was now suspicious because these ranked teams never showed such careless behavior. If they were on a difficult mission and continued to stat in the open, they would inform the Guild through some method.


    ....


    One of the two teams who happened to know about the mission details was following this team from the beginning, maintaining a distance. But when they saw two monsters facing the team, they gave up all hope because in such cases rarely did a team survive.


    But because they were also stubborn and thought to wait till could probably steal the hunt, they were able to see the huge amount of spoils that they obtained. They now nned to rob them off all the spoils


    When they again started following, they were a little suspicious about the disappearance of the rumored headstrong youth. But after some time of waiting, they started following again.


    Slowly they decreased the distance and fixed their targets and were ready now. At this moment, through a small gesture given by Qiao the team got the signal that a team was following them. He informed by gestures the direction from where they wereing and what to expect.


    They became alert immediately.


    One of the strongest members from the robbers targeted the team leader. In his eyes as soon as he rendered the leader helpless, the others would throw their spoils and run away, after all life was more important.


    The man reached his fastest possible speed and attacked the leader, but to his surprise the others were not baffled. They were already prepared for this attack and thus quickly countered the man with numbers on their side.


    He thought that his attack would be a surprise for them, but it turned out they already knew.


    Another strong man of his team leapt out to settle everything and at this time, Qiao jumped down from above with force, forcing the man down. After letting the man lick the dust and he looked at the others who were following at some distance. When they saw the angry looks of the rumored headstrong youth and his moves, they got frightened and ran back.


    The leader wanted to apud for this junior. He was truly wise among them to suggest this. But Qiao on the other hand remained alert.


    .....


    The Guild finally sent out a level five hunter to find out about the disappearance.


    The level five was considered a threshold. At this level, all the ordinary traits of a chaser vanish and a person bes a strong hunter. Most of the people who reach this level were given extra privileges by the Guild.


    They were given special tasks and missions.


    The level five hunter was strong in every sensepared to the low-level chasers. He could rush and search the whole lower part of the forest in just half an hour and others would only think as if a strong gust of wind passed by.


    Because of the privilege and the danger most of the hunters hesitate to travel toward Hightown, the ce of more senior and stronger hunters.


    Hightown can provide chances to these level five hunters to further level up andpetition but at the same time stronger monsters and greater danger await in the thick forests of Hightown and its surrounding. Reaching Hightown was like starting all over again for many level five hunters. Which is why they choose to not go higher.


    Over all, hunting was always thrilling and fascinating but the dangers and tricks of the humans were also part of the journey as well.


    ....


    When the team reached the Guild, Qiao asked the withdrawal of his spoils immediately. He did not want to wait any longer now. When the reception senior asked to pay the monthly sum for the Guild services, he excused that he would submit it in theing week definitely.


    He then took Linwin and the leader to buy a weapon. He felt in his next hunt, he would break through to level two and the value of the level three shapeless weapon would even less.


    For others, it would not be the same as a weapon of greater rank would always be useful. But Qiao was aware that his risk-taking style of hunting demanded him to keep a better weapon than others. The damage on his current weapon was already umting and he did not know when it might shatter.


    And to take a risk without prior preparation was a foolish act in the eyes of learned.


    Linwin was the happiest for now, he not only reached level one but his brother was also bringing him to buy a level two weapon. If he was with some other team, he might still have been begging for a chance to collect experience points.


    Meanwhile, the level five hunter reached the Guild soon and told what he saw and gave a rough direction, pointing where the team was ughtered.


    The reception senior immediately stood up from his seat when he heard this.


    Who was this daring to mess with the B team? Was it someone the other Guild? It was necessary to know who did this. Normally why would people of the same Guildmit such crime, don''t they know the rules?


    He then sent level five hunters to some of the rival Guilds to inquire about the incident and the reason why their people killed the team.

 Chapter 47: Headstrong Level One Chaser (19)

    Chapter 47: Headstrong Level One Chaser (19)


    Headstrong Level One Chaser (part 19)


    Qiao, Linwin and the team leader slowly walked in the market.


    "What kind of weapon do you want to buy?" leader looked at the weapon in his right hand and asked.


    All those who happened to see this youth using this strange weapon were sure that his next weapon would be equally strange. But the problem was that this market did not provide a detailed list of weapons which could be bought from here.


    Qiao himself was looking around to find something that interested him. Only a short time had passed since he came into this world. There was no way he could know which kind of weapon would suit him best. Therefore, he should look around to learn a bit more.


    A sword might not necessarily suit him the best as willing to learn more skills it might sh with them. All the five skills differed greatly and different weapons could bring out the best of the skills differently.


    "Are there shapeless or flexible weapons, something that could change shape?" he asked to the leader.


    The leader shook his head, "In my few years of hunting, I have never happened to see any strange weapon except the one in your hand," he pointed.


    Qiao looked at his weapon and smiled. This was only a precious stone of this ce which saved him many times and it was now getting recognition of a weapon.


    Before they could enter the weapon shop many people surrounded them. They were sent from the Guild to catch the chaser dead or alive.


    The leader got rmed looking at the lineup.


    "What is the issue here, may I inquire?" he asked them.


    Being in the Guild for a few years and with his experience, he knew many of them.


    "You should leave this ce. This arrogant newbie needs to be taught a lesson today," one of them pointed his weapon toward Qiao and fumed.


    The leader looked at Qiao with an inquiring look and took a step aside. Qiao nodded at him to make sure he did not take part in this. The leader should remain safe since he yed no part in the killing.


    "I don''t know what you are talking?" Qiao face the group and decided to deny everything. He shrugged his shoulders and soundedpletely oblivious to the situation. He was pretty sure they could not provide any hard evidence against him.


    The group of the men facing him, all of them from the Guild and the members of various teams stared at his newbie. Many had started taking notice of this newbie recently. Few of them had deep concerns about him, as the way his levels were increasing was frightening. If he kept the same pace, he would soon be as strong and might be ruling over them with the same arrogance.


    They were not ready to give up on their positions in the Guild any time soon. Few of the teams were actually hunters who had huge influence in the Guild. They were people who had reached level five but did not have the courage to travel and reach Hightown for further missions. Why would they want to leave since they were getting privileges of being strongest here? To keep this status, they bullied, they killed and they wiped out those who wanted to reach their position.


    This was one of basic reason that this Guild was only of average strength and not distinguished in this region. They had such greedy people leading them that it was inevitable.


    The day Qiao arm wrestled with the other chaser; many senior chasers started to keep their eyes at him. They were looking for a chance and few of them even tried to kill but it was through sheer luck that he survived.


    Now the situation changed and they had found a solid reason to kill him and save their positions in the guild.


    "Don''t think that you are any smart and can survive after what you did. There have been many before you who thought they could go scot-free aftermitting crimes. But they are all now six feet below the ground, never toe back again, haha" someone among the crowdughed.


    Qiao shook his head, "You seem to think of yourself to be the viin of this story but believe me you are just a side character," Qiao spoke andughed too. In his eyes the viin was the wicked hunter, powerful enough to throw him in a world filled with dupes.


    Of course, the chaser could not understand his joke since he just stared at this newbieughing at him.


    "If you all are really that shameless, thene at me," Qiao suddenly stopped hisugh and shouted with anger. He was ready to face them, even though he stood no chance.


    He was standing in front of the shop when a strong gale of the wind appeared out of nowhere and the chasers were pushed to ground,


    "How daring of you insects to even consider ce your sights on my hunt?" A cold voice in a mocking tone was heard and the chasers fell back again.


    The aura of death got activated and the wicked voice appeared. It was because Qiao had decide to kill them all or get killed. He had no other choice either way.


    The chasers were immediately scared witless. They tried to run away but fell then again stood up, many almost dragged themselves. They wanted to immediately disappear but they had no means to do it.


    This voice belonged to a really strong Hunter, from the pressure they felt. It was like they were facing death itself. This should be at least a level Nine hunter or even a Hunter King.


    If a Hunter King wanted to hunt this arrogant chaser then they should not meddle else their bodies would vanish seeing how the hunter was angry.


    Though it was only aura of death and not the hunter in person, they still scampered like mice.


    Qiao was only able to see the wind gale and could not hear the voice. He was a little shocked to see the chasers being frightened by just wind.


    The few who had gone to punish the newbie returned back and did not speak anything about it. The Guild simply banned the newbie from entering the Guild. They wanted to know what caused these chasers to shut their mouths but they never voiced out. It was like they had seen a ghost.


    Many of them just quit hunting and went back to their homes, a few of them got determined so they started traveling toward the Hightown.


    They wanted to be stronger in the end after being scared by the voice. This was the two ways that people responded in when faced with immense strength. Either you give up or strive to be stronger.


    Qiao was left standing in the market. This time too he was unable to buy a weapon. The evening was falling and right now he needed a ce to spend the night first. Linwin was also banned alongside him so he was standing with Qiao and asked where they should go now.


    "I think, we did not really lose much, did we?" Qiao asked him in return.


    Linwin patted his pouch of spoils and smiled, "Brother is right,"


    Compared to his ughtering, getting banned from Guild was not much.


    This was not his choice but he was forced to do it else those scums might have hunted him instead.


    He was again then reminded by the voice that he needed to be stronger to not get killed and lose the chance to save his younger brother.


    He then thought who knows how much more ughtering was waiting for him and how many more would be screwed if they tried to stop him from his path or bothered him the same way.

 Chapter 48: Quests: Making A Team

    Chapter 48: Quests: Making A Team


    Quests: Making A Team


    The matter was never disclosed by the Guild and it was quickly forgotten.


    Right now, Qiao and Linwin were standing in front of another Guild Hall. This Guild was named after a flying monster but before they could enter, they heard a voice from behind, "Brother Qiao, I am notte, right?" Quipu had also left the previous Guild and followed after Qiao.


    Qiao was slightly amazed. He was not expecting this chaser to stand true to his words.


    He nodded towards him in appreciation.


    They then entered the first Guild hall which was actually the reception.


    It seemed all the chasers who were given reception duty shared simr traits. He could see the newbies entering in the Guild but still pretended to ignore them. He only noticed that all three of them were level one chasers.


    The trio walked towards the reception and only then the guy started to open the naming record.


    "Speak your name and which team you are going to register to?" hezily asked not pointing his eyes to anyone among three which confused them.


    Qiao looked at the other two and then answered, "I don''t wish to join any team yet," he spoke.


    He was not willing to immediately decide about the team. From the previous Guild experience, he came to know that once a chaser was registered under some team, he was obliged to follow his team no matter what and had no say to quit the team on his own will.


    The team he joined earlier was different as it was the leader who invited him. He was more like a helper and not a registered member of the team yet, which was why he was free to decide his own stuff. Else he would have been forced by the leader to follow him no matter if his orders were useless or impractical.


    "Young man, this Guild does not allow anyone to remain rogue. We simply don''t have the spare time to look in to the matters of rogue chasers being browbeaten by the teams so everyone who wishes to join this Guild must select a team," he ced down his pen and looked Qiao.


    "If you want to join us, I can provide the names of the teams which are currently open for the newbies," he supported against the chair and rxed.


    It was evening and most of the teams has gone to rest so he was quite free and felt no drag to exin to this youth.


    "Senior, we have to discuss with each other first," Qiao excused and walked toward an empty bench. The three looked at each other.


    "We have nowhere to go currently and possibly it would not be wise if we look for another Guild taking in to consideration our circumstances. But if we register here and ask to join a team, we will be sent to different teams," Qiao spoke first to exin the situation.


    "Brother, it will be same situation with me, if I joined another team. No one is going to care whether I get a chance and get experience or not," Linwin spoke concerned.


    He looked at Quipu, he was not sure what this chaser would say so he let him speak out his concern too.


    "In my opinion, joining a team is not beneficial either, what is the use of us leaving the Guild if we will work separately?" he shrugged his shoulders. He has been in a team and seeing the shoring even he himself had learned their ways slowly and started to bully others.


    Qiao was careful as he listened to them. Their concerns resembled his, if he joined any random team, he would have to follow the orders rather than focus on leveling. And his only path was to level up so it would greatly hinder his path of advancement.


    "I have an idea brother," Quipu spoke seeing the worried look.


    "We can make our own team," after speaking out he observed Linwin and then Qiao, he wanted to know what their reaction was.


    Linwin eyes were wide open, he was indeed in favor of this idea.


    "Yes brother, this is a great idea. Brother Qiao should be the leader of the team and we will follow your orders," Linwin excitedly spoke and looked toward Quipu whether he was willing to follow Qiao as subordinate.


    "I have no qualms, in fact my own opinion is the same," he answered calm. He had already seen Qiao in action and even when he was angry, in both situation he never lost hisposure. His decisiveness to decide what to do was important. Usually team leaders happened to lose theirposure and order in bafflement and most of their orders prove to be irrational.


    Qiao heard them and as he was also not in favor to join a team, he found making a team the best choice. But leading and guiding a team was tough and moreover they were only three of them. By the look of it, this small team was not beneficial for hunt.


    "Brother, we will also wee few more team members and let the reception man know that we are also looking for team member. This way he cannot object on the number of current team members," Quipu immediately understood his concern and suggested.


    Qiao nodded as he understood he had to take risks if he wanted to level up soon. Thinking this he stood up and reached the reception, "The other two are also with me and we are already a team. Please register us as a team and also if there is any new registration of members, rmend them to our team," he confidently voiced.


    The reception man nodded, and started to write the names of new team members, he handed the keys of their abodes and spoke, "You need to pay the exchange for the abode in advance, we don''t give facility of two months in advance," he inly spoke.


    "How much for the three persons?" Qiao asked immediately.


    Abode was the urgent need for them to decide how they would be surviving in the new Guild. If the people from previous Guild chased after them, he had to prepare for such situation. Qiao was from the advanced era, he cannot turn down the possibility of them chasing after them in the dark.


    "Since you are newbie here, you have to pay three level one spoils for each of the member of your team for first month," the reception man spoke out the price.


    Linwin and Quipu heard, they forked out one spoil from their pockets and handed Qiao. He also shuffled his pocket and there was one spoil which he recently got from hunt which he ced on the table along the other two in front of the reception man and he nodded.


    They got the keys and someone then lead them toward the rows of abode. They were given adjacent abodes which was good.


    Qiao was not very excited about the abode because the previous experience had already made him wary of the hygiene here.


    But this one was lot better to his surprise. He finally could rest and think how he should tackle his problems and the path thatid before him.

 Chapter 49: Quests: Making A Team (2)

    Chapter 49: Quests: Making A Team (2)


    Quests: Making A Team (part 2)


    War between teams;


    They still had their spoils on themselves, which was a bit worrying for them. It would be unwise if they continued this way or else being ambushed by others would happen sooner orter.


    For safety measures, they had to either use them or submit it in the Guild ount.


    With this concern, Linwin and Quipu came to Qiao''s abode.


    They could not talk about it in the open, as they were afraid of being overheard.


    "Brother do you have any suggestions?" Linwin asked out of habit.


    Qiao gestured them to sit, "There are two options; whether we should submit our spoils in the Guild bank or buy good quality weapons or whatever we need. As it is understood that roaming around with spoils on person can be dangerous," he spoke.


    "What is your opinion then?" Quipu asked Qiao.


    "I am going to use up all my spoils to buy a good weapon," he spoke determined. In his eyes this was the most pressing issue. Since he had be the leader of the team, he could not let down others. And the need of excellent weapon could not be neglected.


    If he cannot be the strongest in the team, how could he possibly face others.


    "Then we will also buy better weapons," both spoke in unison.


    Qiao was amazed and nodded, "Alright, we will go and buy weapons before going for Quest tomorrow," he looked at them and the nodded. After discussing few more things, Linwin and Quipu went to their abodes but Qiao was not thinking to rest. He had much more spoils with him and he was not going to take any risk even though he could lock the door of the abode for security.


    He was sure that he could buy a level five weapon or minimum a level four with his avable source.


    ....


    Early morning, they gathered together to n how they were going to proceed. Other teams who were waiting for their turn to get quest looked at the newbies and questioned each other. They had never seen them here before which means they were newly registered.


    In this Guild, there was an unsaid rule that only level three chaser can lead a team of their own. Although it wasn''t enforced by the Guild, it was agreed upon by many.


    A team leader looked at Qiao and went toward the table and asked, "If there is any new registration, send the newbie to my team. Ick a team member right now," he looked at Qiao and asked the reception man.


    He happened to notice this youth with a strange aura of confidence. He wanted to know where this youth came from by getting him in his team.


    Qiao was currently vary of his surrounding as he knew being a newbie here could be troublesome. If he observed them and their actions for too long, they might take it as offensive.


    He only had to take one more step and he would be level two and continue his level up journey toward level three.


    This feeling of getting stronger was unmatchable, he simply cannot define it in words. He was sure if he returned back to his world in his present strength, that gym bully would not be able to do anything to him anymore.


    But the most important thing right now was to digest this sense of strength and not be overly arrogant. Most chasers in the Guild like to brag about by ring at newbies or low-level chasers.


    This was a trait of being a human to look down upon others.


    But if they focus on themselves to further level up rather than troubling others, it was possible that many would be able to reach higher levels steadily. But it was pity that most of the chasers got killed because they cannot hide or digest their increasing strength and often offend someone more powerful.


    "That guy has registered as a team leader, I will let you know if there is any new entry," the reception man nced toward the youth and answered this team leader.


    "What? He has his own team as a level two or no, not even level two yet," he waved his hand in disbelief.


    He was more than shocked, but looking at the dull reaction of the reception man he confirmed it and returned to his team.


    There were many strong teams in this Guild and even few who had a level five team leaders.


    Slowly the news spread to other teams that there was another team in the Guild now.


    These teams were mainly organized ording to their own set of rules among the teams and it had nothing to do with Guild. But there was a teampetition that was something which was held by the Guild.


    The Guild wanted to nourish stronger chasers and hunters by giving then tough quests sometimes or holdingpetitions.


    It was to avoid the chaotic situation where everyone imed his team as best. And as it was impossible for the Guild to provide special treatment and quests, such methods were applied by Guild to determine the strong teams.


    These teams were the actual face of the Guild and the Guild would not be taking risk by giving opportunity to the losers or weak ones.


    Thepetition was right next month and giving some newbies a new team slot, would this not it make the other stronger teams get riled up.


    "I don''t know what the Guild actually want from us," a chaser shrugged his shoulders, he wanted to focus on his team and not some newbies.


    Also, he could not be bothered with every small fry that came around.


    "May be the Guild is not going to give them a chance in the first ce," another one spoke out, after all to fight for the Guild name was something rted to their honor and Guild would not allow anyone to tamper on the name.


    Qiao was indifferent about their concern even if he was told aboutpetition. He would not bother with it either because to get a slot was not his mark. He was only here to level up and get stronger than the wicked hunter.


    He was sure if he told all these hunters about his target, they mightugh at him. Yet he was pursuing a path which they cannot even think in their dreams, still they wanted to hinder him for some petty things.


    But who would tell these teams that they should not bother any random newbie that they encountered, because it would not turn out exactly good for them in this case.


    Usually it was normal but if they bothered some specific one, they might regretter.


    Or there was no one to warn about what happened with the team who tried to bully noob.


    Qiao was then called to the desk and handed a small paper. The quest was written on it and for their safety purpose, the reception man did not utter it in front of others.


    Qiao picked the paper and left the Guild with his team members, their direction was not the forest.

 Chapter 50: Quests: Making a Team (3)

    Chapter 50: Quests: Making a Team (3)


    Quests: Making A Team (part 3)


    War between teams;


    They were going to the market to buy better weapons since they already decided upon it.


    "I sense few team leaders were giving much attention toward us," Quipu spoke first, seeing Qiao silent.


    "They are looking for trouble but I am not sure about the reason yet," Qiao answered.


    He was observing their overall behavior and it was not weing. He could tell some new trouble was brewing.


    His observation skill was also advancing with his level which was a good sign, else he would have to buy another skill stone and end up bargaining badly.


    "We''ll know when we will return back," Linwin chuckled. He was slowly getting addicted to the behavior of all stronger chasers and learning how to ovee or ignore them.


    They finally arrived at the market and without wasting their time hurriedly entered the weapons shop.


    Qiao was most worried because he came here third time with the intention to buy weapon and who knows what he would eventually decide on and if he might be surprised by something here.


    He was yet to decide what type of weapon would suit him the best.


    They all calcted their spoils and ordingly, Linwin could only buy a level two weapon while Quipu had enough saving with him and he was going to buy a level three weapon.


    Qiao had a lot with him but not enough to buy a level five weapon, so he thought to remain contented with a level four one.


    "I am fine with a sword," Linwin looked toward a level two sword and asked the sales person to let him take a look at it.


    He examined the long sword and nodded, he paid the price and finally heave a sigh of relief. He had a feeling of being rich to have a stronger weapon than his level.


    Quipu wanted to buy a chain weapon to experience it, but Qiao stopped him by saying that he should chose a weapon which would suit him best and not to experiment with the new types.


    So he bought a spear instead. Now they had a long-range weapon and a close-range weapon in their team. It was a tough feeling for Qiao to choose a weapon more than before now.


    "I want to buy a unique weapon with unusual shape just like this," Qiao pointed toward his shapeless weapon and the sales person shook his head seeing it.


    "It would be impossible for Middletown to have such a highly designed weapon, only the higher-level hunter can get it from the Hightown markets,"


    The shop keeper answered. But as if remembering something-


    "Still I can shuffle through all the floors of this shop and if you are lucky, I might find something here in the stores left by the senior owner,"


    Initially the sales person was not going to show the weapon but seeing that this customer only wanted to buy a unique one he had no choice. If he denied outright, the customer might not purchase anything and in future might not even consider their shop.


    The sales person brought out a strange looking weapon. It was not actually a weapon but something the owner of the shop used to hunt with. It was molded by him and shaped for easy use as it can be used at short range and long range.


    From one side, it was sharp like a sword and from the other side it had two sharp horns. The deep blue shade of the weapon did not give out any deadly aura but whoever looked at it for few moments could feel a different vibes as if it was hungry for hunt and blood.


    It was almost four feet and as Qiao held it in his hand he could feel a strange sense as thought it was meant for him. The grip was just as he would have preferred. And its uniqueness attracted him.


    "I will be buying this then," Qiao was fully contented that it at least met his requirements. Moreover, it was also a level four one, not a bad choice. After that, the three exited the ce.


    Qiao was left with some spoils with him after buying the weapon which he didn''t feel the need to submit to the Guild bank yet.


    They came out of the market and started to wander.


    Though Qiao was leader of this newbie team, he didn''t want to force them to do anything. He would only suggest and if they thought it was worth to act on, they can follow.


    "Are we going toward forest?" Linwin asked puzzled.


    Qiao did not seem to be in a hurry for the quest even after they had bought their weapons.


    "We will go after some time. Right now just follow me. I felt that a team leader was intending to follow us, I am pretty of sure what was his reason but we cannot simply face them. The team leader was at level four and with six members in their team, I feel like if we directly went for the Quest right now, they might trouble us," Qiao spoke out his observation about a team.


    He was right about this as the team was currently waiting at the paved path from where low-level teams chose to enter the forest.


    ....


    "We have been waiting for quite some time some, where is the newbie team?" a member spoke out, he could no more stand under the direct sunlight sweating here.


    "He should have appeared until now," the team leader smashed on the ground and spoke angrily.


    "I think we should move out for our own quest and see this matterter. We can''t dy and give our rival team a chance to act on our absence to let them surpass our score in the Guild," someone pointed out.


    Currently they were doing quests for thepetition and whatever they gained from the hunt belong to them. But the experience they gained would be counted as their score. If they hunted more than once a day, they could increase their score. But wasting their time like this here was definitely not beneficial.


    As there were a mix of level one to level three hunter in this team, the leader got to choose the level of difficulty of their quest.


    This was also to make sure the fairness of thepetition and the Guild also wanted to avoid the me of being partial to any one team.


    In this manner, thepetition among teams was conducted. Those during the hunt lost instead of gaining experience would be kicked out from their teams. And those leaders who were not wise enough when deciding about the hunt would be punished by stripping from their leadership of the team.


    This Guild had extensivepetitiveness and only those who have the guts to face others would be given chances.


    After waiting a half a day, the team left and Qiao finally also decided to enter the forest for the hunt.


    The reception man had not told him about the ongoingpetition or anything as he was waiting for them toplete the first hunt and if they returned alive, he would let them know.


    So, this hunt was a test whether this newbie team could survive or not. If they could, then he might give one or two team members to stabilize the team member''s count and strength.

 Chapter 51: Quests: Making A Team (4)

    Chapter 51: Quests: Making A Team (4)


    Quests: Making A Team (part 4)


    War between teams:


    If you wanted to survive in the Guild, fight for a slot;


    Unaware of what were the rules and happenings in the Guild; this small team entered the forest.


    Qiao was not aiming for a big hunt just because they have better weapons. His aim was to gain experience not to lose it. Also the other team members were now his responsibility so he would make sure that they had a right pace for leveling up and for hunting.


    "Finally, we are free of any trouble and can hunt without worry," Linwin waved his sword in the air, he seemed happy.


    Quipu shook his head, "Don''t drop your guard due to the surface silence," he had some experience and knew what it meant when it was peaceful in surrounding.


    Qiao nodded as he agreed to this observation,


    ''Even at times your own shadow can create a grudge against you'' so they cannot take it as if they were free of concerns.


    "Alright, I understand," Linwin spoke with fallen spirits.


    And this made both Qiao and Quipu chuckle.


    They were moving toward the lower part of the forest.


    "What kind of monster are we going to hunt?" Linwin asked out of curiosity.


    "ording to the instructions written on the paper, I am not assigned any specific monster for hunt but there is a warning that if the team loses experience or fails to hunt, they might face the strict rules of the Guild," Qiao had not read the paper when the reception man handed it to him. Now aftering to the forest he finally read it and found it a little off.


    What kind of instruction was this?


    "Ah, does that mean we have to search for our own hunt?" Quipu had heard about such a Guild and he could not believe that he joined the same Guild.


    The chasers in the previous Guild used to talk about a specific Guild whose weird rules were uneptable for many chasers and they left the Guild or the Guild kicked them out.


    It was going to be horrible. But he shook his head, what else he could do now.


    "It is good that we are not assigned a monster, this means we have a choice to make now," Qiao was thinking differently.


    If he has given a choice to choose his hunt then there was nothing better beyond it. As for finding a suitable hunt, that was not bigger problem.


    The lower part of the forest was upied with many level one or two monsters and their habitats were not difficult to spot. Since it was still day, they could find some lurking in the open areas.


    They only needed to be careful and stay focused.


    The three chasers advanced in the forest while they kept their back facing each other. Right then they heard a sharp groan, which they immediately identified to being from a monster.


    Without any apparent reason, they thought to themselves that this groan belonged to a level one or two monster, so it was better to not to directly appear in front of the monster.


    "Quipu, you carefully scout around and see what is the level of the monster," Qiao ordered, this chaser had vast knowledge about the levels of the monster and this could help them today and in future.


    Quipu immediately followed the order and started to look around. He also made sure to keep himself hidden as well.


    After some time, he reached where the monster was and immediately identified it as a level three.


    Quipu returned sneakily and reported his findings.


    "With the current team member''s count and strength, we cannot hunt a level three. Let''s retreat for now and find another one," they retreated from this habitat slowly.


    But


    It was pity that the monster sensed the presence of the chasers, or it was maybe because Quipu who failed to take caution when returning back, the monster happened to follow the chaser.


    Even when they were in the bigger team, they had never hunted a level three monster, so Qiao asked them to retreat in hurry.


    This was more than a crisis.


    Even as he observed the giant body of the monster, Qiao realized it was nearly impossible to surround it. They have no one to distract the monster in the team.


    The fear of losing their experience now proved true.


    When a normal Guild assigned a mission, it gives all possible hints and the right target for hunt but when ites to quests in this Guild, it was entirely up to the teams.


    Qiao wanted to shout vulgarities for this damn new Guild and its rules, moreover the reception man did not exin anything to them.


    They were now idently caught by a stronger monster and evenplete retreat was not a chance either.


    "Keep yourself away from the direct attacks of the monster. Linwin you should run toward the left side, run as if it is a matter of life and death. Quipu you make sure your spear remains pointed toward the monster and don''t let your eyes blink for a single moment," Qiao instructed them immediately and jumped toward the biggest tree.


    The monster stood around seven feet with its giant body.


    Qiao shouted in a weird cooing which attracted the monster, then he brought up his weapon and jumped toward the monster shouting,


    "Linwin, use your sword to distract the monster, hurry," he could not attack when the monster was warily eyeing him. It was getting ready to pull out the tree where Qiao was taking his aim for the attack.


    Linwin heard Qiao and followed the order. Swinging his sword with all his strength, it hit against the back of the monster. The monster which was ready to pull out the trunk of the tree suddenly felt a prickling at the back which was actually an attack.


    The monster turned around to face Linwin who was attacking him from behind.


    Linwin was following on the order and he did not stop with just one attack, he was very confident about the level two sword and his level one experience. ''Sometimes ignorance is better than knowing'' keeping this in mind and coupled with level two weapon and level one experience he believed he could do a lot damage. So he attacked again and again leaving no option for the monster other than to divert all its attention towards the small fry.


    Quipu was still in front of the monster and pointing his spear toward the monster. For a moment he thought that perhaps Qiao wanted to settle past grudge that''s why he asked him to remain in front of the monster but when the monster turned back towards Linwin, he wiped the sweat from his forehead.


    In the end it was all dependent on the team leader as how he would handle a sudden situation and led others without getting damage in return.


    He was not yet aware that it was among the rules of the Guild to not lose experience during quests. Qiao only mentioned about choosing their own hunt. So, it was his own concern to not lose the experience no matter what because points were gained with much effort.

 Chapter 52: Quests: Making A Team (5)

    Chapter 52: Quests: Making A Team (5)


    Quests: Making A Team (part 5)


    War between teams:


    If you wanted to survive in the Guild, fight for a slot;


    Linwin did not stop hacking, even when the monster turned to face him.


    He was not thinking about anything else as he knew that he wasn''t in any immediate danger. He hacked one more time when the monster roared at him and then shook its giant body. The mere shock from that sent off Linwin flying.


    Fortunately, he somehow managed to bring his sword in between the hit and fended off the shockwave. He did not get a direct hit and was only thrown some distance away. For a second, he felt light headed, but due to his advancement to level one, he recovered quick. He did not lose any points either as it was not a grave injury.


    Watching the scene unfold, Qiao grasped the opportunity and fell from above with the shapeless weapon in his hand. The pointed side was positioned away and the sharp edge was aimed at the body of the monster. His intention was to slow down the movements of the monster first.


    As the monster sent Linwin flying suddenly a weapon pierced through its body. In pain and anger, it shook its body to shake away the chaser and make it fall down. From this attack, the monster felt a danger for its life and wanted to trample this human first.


    "Quipu, change your position and double attack with your spear from the most feasible point. Make sure not to receive any direct hits and take its attention for a few moments," Qiao was falling down and he could not immediately make a move until he had a better footing.


    Linwin was at some distance and also needed a few moments to reach back. If monster caught this opportunity in their broken formation they might end up losing badly.


    The two attacks that Qiaonded did not put any fatal damage on the monster, but it helped Qiao to reach level two. A sudden surge of strength passes through his body and he smoothlynded on the ground without hitting it.


    He sighed deeply as he felt he was now a level two chaser.


    How much of a long distance was left for him to meet his younger brother again and face the hunter? He cannot predict despite his excellent observation and sharp intellect.


    He did not have the time to see the change of the light which was emitting through the token. He had to quickly end the situation.


    Quipu followed his order and leapt wielding his spear. Taking a position that was not in its direct line of sight and making sure of his terrain he attacked the monster. The beast was yet to trample any chaser under its feet when a spear almost reached to its heart.


    This helped Qiao to find some time to make a distance first. Linwin also came running, now that they had it surrounded, they could surround the monster and attack while keeping a safe distance. Qiao''s attack had reduced the monster''s swiftness and it could not respond to attacks from three different directions. They also followed the way Qiao jumped around and made sudden moves to avoid the reckless attempts of the monster.


    They were equally given chance to collect experience and it was the first ever chance for Quipu to witness such a hunt. The higher ranked weapon of Qiao dealt heavy damage to the monster allowing the other two to alsond hits.


    They were not here just to praise the leader, did they?


    Quipu was satisfied about his choice to abandon the previous Guild, though to follow this young chaser was not an easy task. The risk-taking nature would always force him to remain alert and learn with him at an equal pace. A sliver of mistake in his judgment and he might bring crisis for the small team and it was what he wished the least.


    Now all his previous doubts vanished as his mind was clear and he was willing to follow Qiao wholeheartedly.


    They took more than usual time but none among the three was injured gravel. A level three monster was rendered helpless by the team of three chasers with well coordination, a will to follow the order and of course their good weapons.


    "What is the name of this monster?" Qiao asked when he was piercing the skin for the spoils.


    There were three crystals emitting a blinding light that they acquired after the hunt was finished. He has seen many spoils, dull, transparent, and creepy but this differed in terms of look, "This White Mull is one of the rarest monsters in the lower forest and it has less experience facing the chasers. This is why despite being a level three, it was unable to stand for long which was beneficial for us," Quipu spoke.


    He was not pointing that their hunt was not very well coordinated but the fact that the White Mull had less exposure and typically remained in their habitat.


    If they had not had this advantage, the hunt would have been impossible and making retreat would have been very tough.


    "Then we should thank our luck today," Qiao chuckled, he was examining the crystals, there were only three so it was simple to divide.


    "But keep in mind that luck is not always avable in the times of trouble," he handed the share and reminded them to be prudent and alert. Then they started their journey back to the new Guild.


    Though it was a lot harder than hunting in a bigger team, they cannot deny that they earned more. In regards to the shares and experience, it was risky but the perks were abundant. Quipu was more amazed at it.


    Now he was seriously thinking to suggest the leader for taking quests rather than missions and they don''t had the need for two or more team members.


    "Quipu, you are thinking something which is almost impossible. As I told before, luck is not always avable and we cannot solely rely on it. The ''probably or perhaps'' circumstances could be dangerous and life is precious. You cannot waste it for one-time benefit, can you?" Qiao reminded him that greed should not be given a chance else they might not be able to rejoice life more.


    "I am sorry, I was indeed thinking greedily," Quipu shook his head, and nodded his head in understanding. He was feeling remorseful for what he was thinking.


    They were walking and then met a team of the chasers which belonged to the previous Guild,


    "You are fortunate that the chasers in the Guild are not willing to open their mouths if they do, you will be in trouble," the leader pointed his sword toward Qiao and spoke.


    "Let them open their mouth and hear what they have to say, I am also curious," Qiao pointed his shapeless weapon and spoke with the same attitude.


    He was indeed curious as to what made those chasers run away as he was not sure what the wicked hunter had done. But there was no news from the Guild though it was good that no one was bothering them for it.


    What was this silence for? He wanted to know.


    The Guild might not take any action since it has its own concerns but the teams which were apprehensive about this youth thoughts they must take some steps to stop his advancement which was faster than usual.


    The team then saw the weapon and stepped back in horror as they could tell from its aura. When did he buy this weapon, moreover a level four weapon? how many spoils did he earn in the few hunts during his stay in the previous Guild?

 Chapter 53: Quests: Making A Team (6)

    Chapter 53: Quests: Making A Team (6)


    Quests: Making A Team (part 6)


    War between teams


    If you wanted to survive in the Guild, fight for a slot;


    They returned to the Guild and stood in front of the reception desk to report about their hunt. Qiao had suggested to submit their spoils for their own safety and brought the other two with him. The reception man was amazed to see them alive after returning from quest. He was a little unwilling to believe that they had hunted any monster.


    "Name of your monster?" he picked up his pen to write down the details.


    "White Mull level three," Qiao looked toward Quipu to confirm the name and spoke.


    The reception man looked up with surprise in his eyes, "Are you sure?"


    Qiao scratched his hair and smiled, "Here are the spoils for you to take a look at," he handed the crystal.


    The man observed the crystal and returned it with a nod, "Very well, I earlier forgot to tell you that this whole month is dedicated for quests and not for missions. As long as you are able to survive and don''t lose your experience points including your team members during any hunt, you will be able to register your team permanently with a separate slot," the man exined in a remote way. He had acknowledged this team and decided to share with him the information.


    Qiao was amazed to hear this. From what he had collected by listening to the gossip, weren''t quests something allotted specifically to level five hunters? When did they qualify for quests?


    "What if I don''t want to participate in the event and do only missions?" He asked the man. They could not decide on this hastily without proper practice and their team was also small currently.


    "Then you cannot join this Guild. There is another choice for you which is to be part of another team. But if you want to run your own team then you have to prove that you are capable of surviving among other teams. There is no way around it and if you can''t then leave the Guild immediately." The man spoke in a in tone leaving no room for further talk. Furthermore, there payment for abode was nonrefundable.


    The man closed the register and indifferently looked at the youth.


    As his rank was high, he had less patience to exin all this to these newbies who wanted to join the Guild. It was hectic.


    Qiao was left agape for few moments, he could not decide immediately.


    Before he could talk to Quipu and Linwin about it, someone else spoke up, "You have the audacity to make up your own team with two losers yet you don''t have courage to face other teams, how pitiful."


    It was the team leader who happened to have waited in front of the entrance of the forest for this small team who spoke with a burnt tone.


    "Whether I chose to leave or not is none of your business," Qiao had observed him long ago and he was ny percent sure that this leader and his team were the ones following them earlier.


    "If you really have guts, face us in the quests if not then shut up and get out of the Guild," the leader stepped ahead and furiously answered.


    If he was not in the Guild, he would have talked using his weapon.


    "Indeed young man, you are disgracing our years of experience, don''t you know how to act in front of your seniors?" another team leader who took it offensive for a junior to be this impudent spoke out.


    "If you are confident then why are you hesitating?" someone added in.


    Qiao shook his head, he has no patience to exin these impulsive seniors that he was not here to snatch their positions in the Guild, his only aim was to level up and just leave this ce.


    Qiao registered his team for the quests and red all of them. Quipu had told him earlier that if they looked for another Guild, it might not be open for registration and they cannot go back in the previous Guild either.


    Without a Guild they would have no ce for staying as there were no inn or private abodes in the Middletown. This way the rogue chasers were forced to join Guilds and face the challenges of being in a team.


    Qiao sat on the bench and thought that he will definitely have a good talk with all these hunters in the future. Now he has to critically observe these chasers, what their ns were and why they were this shameless.


    It was not easy to get registered in this Guild, the rules were strict and they were facing much difficulty now that had to take part in quests.


    "Brother their ns are not simple in my opinion, we should ask for few more team members," Quipu noticed the tense air in the Guild hall and spoke.


    "I know about that. But they are going to regret provoking me like this. I will remember them clearly for this time." Qiao spoke lowly.


    These kind of schemes and troubles were slowing down his advancement and it was what he hated the most. If he continued to be tangled in such problems, then when could he possibly save his little brother?


    From now on, he thought to never hesitate if anyone challenged him. He will let them lick the dust and if it was cost of his life so be it.


    "They are all after the power and position yet they don''t how really pathetic they are. They are no more than small insects and have not yet faced true power and utter defeat." Qiao gritted his teeth.


    Those teams who were working hard for the fresh slots and position in Guild scrutinized the youth. They had never happened to see someone ignorant to this extent. To them if this was not ignorance than what was?


    They felt that this youth was ignorant and arrogant to the highest level, so they had to make him know his ce.


    They will make sure that he never rises up and spoke nonsense in front of the seniors again.


    "We will watch if in few Quests he does not lose his experience it will be our turn to take action," the team leader spoke to others. How could they could simply let the Guild bestow a slot to this low level hunter. Such arrogant snobs should just remain lowly.


    Yet something was bothering them. The fact that this morning the youth was not yet level two but when he had returned, he was already level two. They were higher ranked hunters, so they could tell easily.


    Maybe he had some means to level fast they thought.


    "Let''s see how he will continue to level up having us around," someone chuckled and spoke in low tone.


    "I have looked into why he left the previous Guild," the second team leader chimed in the conversation and they all attentively looked at him. "He wiped out a whole team and the Guild did nothing other than banning him from the Guild," he broke the news and they fell in to endless discussion.


    "Are you sure about this? If it is true, then I must say they were a team of insects rather than chasers. Hmph" The Team leader who had been targeting Qiao since morning snarled.

 Chapter 54: Quests: Making A Team (7)

    Chapter 54: Quests: Making A Team (7)


    Quests: Making A Team (part 7)


    War between teams;


    If you wanted to survive in the Guild, fight for a slot;


    Qiao cannot be bothered with their conversation. Even in between all this mess, his focus was still only one.


    There were lots of examples where due to grudges, chasers ended up fighting and losing their experience and bing losers again. But the chasers never learned from such examples.


    They were still the same and their methods were still barbaric and rusted just like their weapons.


    The teams were formed for the betterment, safety and to level up fast yet these chasers now made it into a falsepetition. They fueled their own useless selfish motives and arrogance of being superior through this.


    And this was the situation with the whole continent. They walked on the same lines, everyone only working for their own interests, making grudges and pulling legs of the weaker ones.


    The strongest ruled this ce and they could do whatever they want, whoever they wished to destroy, they could and no one will question them.


    If this went on, someone woulde along who was stronger than everyone and would destroy the whole continent and everyone will be victims having no strength to face the defeat.


    In this world, Qiao sought to find his own path.


    The different teams at the Guild were making their own ns. They only wished to take a better ce and position in the Guild and make their name. For this purpose, they would do many viinous deeds and wiping out a team was no exception.


    And for a new team, they could easily decide its fate. As long as no one came in their way, they would mind their own business but to bear with a newbie team was not suitable for their position either.


    Moreover, the youth was arrogant and it bothered their face and honor of being seniors.


    Only five teams will be selected for privileges and granted a whole year of slots. The remaining teams will have to work on missions granted by the Guild or if there was no mission, they have to wait till they get it.


    If anyone from the winning teams could reach level five, he would get the chance to be sent personally to the central branch in the Hightown. This was considered a golden chance for those who have higher ambitions. This Guild was certainly stronger than his previous Guild, seeing that they had headquarters in Hightown.


    Qiao due to this perfect reason was dragged in this mess. Without a Guild his spoils were not safe and he cannot have a private abode. There were lot more things like obtaining missions, hunting in a team or leading his team members. Which was why, Guild was important to achieve his goal.


    He had to rise up between this mess no matter what, and most of those who were eyeing him were the seniors.


    .


    There were three sub-continent areas in this big ce which were divided ording to the avability of the hunt and the conditions of the hunters. Middletown and its surrounding big forest were the most suitable ce for the low-level chasers. They could form teams and hunt and there were good chances to find monsters in abundance.


    It was not just a town for the people but a ce where most of the poor families in the downtowns dreamt to send their young men for hunting. They all hoped to be rich and strong.


    While Hightown was the first sub-continent area, it was a restricted and dangerous ce. Here only those who were stronger than level five hunters had a chance to survive. But It was really prosperous for the stronger people. Here the weak had no chance to survive or prosper as the strong monsters roam around. These monsters could destroy a town in moments.


    While the third sub-continent was a ce that was not suitable for any type of hunting. The monsters could not survive in the harsh conditions in this region much less humans.


    In the first area, the stronger monsters that could wreak havoc in Middletown were separated by a strong barrier that separated the two regions. This managed to keep the order in Middle town, otherwise it would be all chaos.


    The high-level hunters that run their own Guilds were responsible to not let astray any monster somewhere. Team of hunters would be sent to hunt the monster or stop it.


    Only capable and learned hunters had the courage to stay in the first continent which was known as the Hightown.


    Barely few thousand could survive and reach the Hightown, and only few hundred had the capability to reach the level seven or eight. Above that, the chances to level up mainly depended upon luck or grit of the individual.


    But many hunters never actually reached a high level, as they were suppressed by the so-called seniors of their Guild. These people wished to maintain their control over their position and would suppress anyone that leveled up at a fast pace.


    .....


    It was said that long ago a hunter destroyed his own Guild and started wandering in the first continent in search of an unusual treasure. He was nearing the end of his life and wanted to increase his lifespan. But instead he ended up being cursed and then no one knew what happened to him.


    He was the example of the strength yet ended up being a cursed, as long as one could find the real strength, one can enjoy the peak of life and avoid such disasters at the end of life.


    But who would look in to suchplicated theory of course no one.


    The lust of power was beyond imagination and humans cannot ignore this temptation; they were only ruled by their heart to get more than they have and this was a truth.


    Whoever was able to defeat this temptation would appear as a stronger and dominant leader but it was rare.

 Chapter 55: Quests: Making A Team (8)

    Chapter 55: Quests: Making A Team (8)


    Quests: Making A Team (part 8)


    War between teams;


    "So are we going to hunt as well as continue to keep a wary eye on those seniors?" Linwin asked, displeased.


    He thought that their good times had begun after making a separate team and having a sessful hunt today, but what was with this questpetition?


    "Don''t lose heart. It is part of the life and learning as well," Qiao patted his shoulder and chuckled. He used to fear one particr guy in the university department because he was particrly buff due to gym and belonged to a rich family. Qiao always made himself believe that one day he would be equally powerful and return all the mistreatment he faced at his hands but now when he thought about it, it was his mere frustration of the situation.


    Today with the strength that he had, he felt no sense of a grudge and only felt pity towards that guy.


    "I wish to be stronger and exude the same level of confidence as you can in front of those bullies," Linwinughed to his heart content after saying what was on his mind.


    Before seeing this brother and bing a part of this team, he was sure that he would die without reaching level one. And now he was already level one.


    The second morning since they came to this Guild arrived. They were going for the quest with no other option and who knows what awaited them in the open forest.


    If they could, the three of them would have shouted vulgarities at the damn rules of the Guild and ran away but the problem was that they had to return back to the same Guild after the hunt.


    So, there was no other choice than to bear with it.


    They left the Guild and this time they were on more alert.


    They had been forced to join in the middle of thispetition, so they had currently no idea how the other teams ranked. They were also cautious about whatever n these teams had made for them.


    If a team was without any loss, it would be promoted and other team would be demoted. Many of them had faced damages in some ways. They knew if any new team, no matter if it was of newbies or low level ones, if it could maintain a daily hunt without serious losses, they might be promoted and for others that would mean demotion.


    Qiao did not bother to further ask the reception man since they were being forced to do the quests till the end of month, they had no choice in this.


    "I will walk at the rear and keep eyes at those who want to harm the team. You both have to keep a quick eye on our surroundings and look out for the monster," Qiao ordered them and they diligently nodded.


    They could tell the team leader was not in a good mood and they could understand the reason.


    Following the direction they were aware due to their earlier hunts when they were in the previous Guild, they reached a part of the forest where only level one or two monsters could be find in abundance.


    This was the only way to avoid stronger monsters and their habitats. They had no map given by the Guild and can only rely on their sense of direction to avoid danger.


    They were advancing while Qiao was looking around and they happened to see few monsters of level one on their way. But these were not separately wandering but instead in a pack of three or four.


    They would not stop there and trigger them to court death.


    It would be equal to picking up fire in your hand and hope it would not burn you.


    So, they slowly and silently walked away and ahead. They even held their breaths in fear to get caught by the monsters who were wandering aimlessly.


    "We barely made it," Linwin whispered.


    Qiao gestured him to remain quiet.


    When they finally walked past the habitat, they heaved some breaths of relief.


    This was the disadvantage of quests, the hunters cannot tell where they might end up searching for prey, either among the pack of monsters or find none after searching whole day. This was because they had no predetermined destination.


    "I will climb the trees to improve the search," Qiao suggested and used the horn of his weapon to climb up the tree and looked far and wide.


    On the left side, there was an empty area of forest for some reason. On the right, there was the pack of monsters. He then looked toward the front as far as he could see. There a monster of unknown level that was wandering he noticed, but the monster was about to reach them.


    ''Shit'' he voiced to alert the other two.


    "Quick, hide somewhere else don''t me meter." Qiao voiced to them. He looked alert and warned Linwin and Quipu.


    They heard and got baffled, "Damn, just tell us which direction should we hide," they asked with fluster.


    They don''t know from which direction the monster wasing.


    "Ah toward left quick, no wait it is changing its direction," Qiao seemed to bementating rather than giving order.


    They heard the first words and ran towards left then when they heard thest part of the sentence they stopped and wanted to cry.


    What was happening?


    "Just turn right and hide there," another order came.


    They listened and stopped, waiting for him to finish. They thought he would change his order once more, but they never thought that this time the warning was true.


    They were standing straight and then it was already toote. The monster came right upon their heads.


    "What are you both doing?" Qiao heard their screams and lowered his head to see what was going down there.


    "Damn, you both arezy," Qiao shook his head and prepared tond between the monster and hiszy buddies.


    They both looked to each other, ''whatzy'' were they not yed just now?


    "Don''t panic now, there is no time to consider it," Qiao voiced to support their courage.


    And they brought up their weapons after getting some courage.


    "See, you are already prepared to face the monster. Ready with your weapons even before me,"


    Both of them felt strange as they no longer wanted to hunt. They wanted to sit aside and see their leader hunting singlehandedly, after all their leader had some experience to hunt this way.


    "Againzy,e on we are not on a pic. The monster is right front of us, can''t you see?" Qiao was worry-free as he aimed at the level one monster with his level four weapon from above.


    Linwin and Quipu were waiting for this rescue moment to move onto attacking. Else they felt their legs would give in when seeing the monster right in front of them.

 Chapter 56: Quests: Making A Team (9)

    Chapter 56: Quests: Making A Team (9)


    Quests: Making A Team (part 9)


    War between Teams;


    Level four weapon was a sure-kill against someone of a lower level.


    The monster fell with the attack, although still alive. Qiao shook his head, "You can collect the experience points now," he said, while his weapon dripped blood from its edges, truly heroic in sense.


    Both looked at the monster, shocked. "Is it dead?" Linwin gasped.


    "If it was dead, why would I ask you to collect experience?" Qiao shrugged. Now he was suspicious as to what happened to the intellect of his team members.


    Qiao had also managed notice a team which was keeping eyes on them. He then started to warmup his muscles for the real hunt. While Linwin and Quipu moved forward to collect experience, but as soon the second attack fell on the monster, it stood up and this time Quipu was unlucky. He was facing the front of the monster and the monster took advantage of this opportunity.


    Linwin who was still observing the monster immediately wielded his long sword, covering for Quipu to retreat. He stopped the attack of the monster and yelled at Quipu to jump away.


    Qiao turned his face at the shout and was shocked.


    ''Does that means the monster was acting dead?'' he thought, how smart it was.


    The monster immediately came into action as it felt that its acting was of no use now.


    "Retreat, hurry," Qiao warned.


    They had to be careful about the loss of experience in this situation. If they did not deal with this quickly, they would develop into a dangerous situation and the monster might go on a rampage.


    The monster leapt toward the nearest one. Linwin was about to attack it, thinking that monster was aiming towards Quipu. But to his surprise, it did not attack Quipu, but instead came at him.


    "Gah, this smart monster," Linwin hurriedly stepped back. He would be no match in a direct sh.


    "Am I being stupid here or is this monster too smart?" heughed.


    "It seems to be ying you both right now" Qiao added.


    "I see then I will hunt it down right now," Quipu spoke with vigor. he cannot let himself be beaten when it was to face a level one monster.


    "Sure, then you two will finish the hunt today and I will cheer for you," Qiao rxed a bit and stood against the trunk of a tree not moving to help them.


    Both of them heard their leader and gulped a full breath, "It''s a matter of our pride now," they gestured to each other and leapt at the monster from both sides.


    They were using their weapons swiftly while attempting to attack. And when necessary would step ahead then move back to avoid the anger of the monster. This continued and every now and then they were able to leave some injuries to the monster. They had learned from Qiao''s style and were applying it here.


    After a few more rounds, it finally fell with a thud. Dead.


    They wiped the sweat from their foreheads and sighed. They did not bother to look for the spoils. They had taken all the points so after that would they not look greedy if they search for spoils the second after it died.


    They heard the pping sound and sure enough, Qiao was pping for them. Then he waited for them if they would check for the spoils but they did not.


    To have team members which were driven by greed and not the team spirit, would be equal to have a snake around the neck.


    "Brother, we did it," Linwin was the happiest right now.


    "Its good, now let''s not waste time and get the spoils. Then we will head back," They already took much time in searching for a monster but in the end the monster came searching for them.


    Quipu had barely escaped today from losing his experience. If killing and attacking monster gives experience, its fatal and heavy attacks can also snatch it back. Not exactly snatching but it would definitely be a loss for the chaser.


    Until the experience reached zero, the chaser would not die due to such injuries easily.


    For smaller injuries, they could only me theirziness.


    Qiao pierced the skin of the monster and there were small dot like crystals. They don''t have much worth but for exchange of normal goods they can be used at a good rate.


    As for the reason why Qiao let the team members collect the rest of experience, it was because the first attack he delivered with his weapon. He collected his share and if he kept on attacking he would be taking the share of other two. A hundred experience was enough from a level one monster.


    The previous level three hunt was able to not only increase his level but gave him experience above it. Right now, he had three hundred experience and was presently level two. This meant his journey toward level three had also began which was not bad in terms of pace.


    After collecting the spoils, they together walked back. But Qiao guided them to travel a longer path to reach the Guild.


    Brother, why we are taking a longer path?" Linwin asked out of curiosity.


    "Because I don''t want to take the risk to face the level four team. They must be waiting for us like starving wolves." Qiao chuckled.


    If the team was unable to surround them in the forest, they would then stop them around the paved path that led back towards the Guild.


    .


    At this time another team was also heading back. It was the same team in which Qiao had spent a few days and hunted with them. The previous team leader and his team was walking out of the forest.


    Qiao waved his hand and the team leader also smiled.


    He was not on bad terms with Qiao so there was no use for him to neglect the youth.


    He also waved his hand nodded and they reached near and greeted each other. "Only you three in the forest?" he observed the team and he was familiar with those two.


    "In the new Guild, I made my own team, though the members are not enough in numbers," Qiao scratched his head, he wanted to ask about the situation in the Guild but he could not find right words.


    "The Guild is still in a mess after you left. Though no one openly ims it to be so, your actions have left a deep impression for the Guild. I certainly don''t mind what you did as survival is the first priority." The team leader waved his hand. He could see the expressions of the youth.


    Qiao was still a youth for those who have eyes and for those who only cherish their superiority, he was only an enemy, sigh.


    He also came to know what happened in the open forest and what caused this mess.


    For him it was natural for one to save himself in times of trouble and not show generosity because if one was dead no one will remember the generosity and it would be trampled along the body.

 Chapter 57: Quests: Making A Team (10)

    Chapter 57: Quests: Making A Team (10)


    Quests: Making A Team (part 10)


    War between teams;


    As soon as the other team left, Qiao and his team continued their journey.


    It was not that Qiao had not sensed them early on, but he wanted to ignore and hurry up and leave. As long as he could reach the entrance of the Guild, he would be safe.


    But the enemy can chase them easily if they were not careful enough, they were still half the distance away.


    "You thought that taking this long path, you will be able to make a fool out of me," he heard a voice and turned. It belonged to the team leader who was keeping eyes on them from the very first day.


    "If you don''t bother us, I assure you that we don''t need to make you" Qiao intentionally left the sentence iplete, implying his threat. Since the enemy was here, he would not beg for mercy or be a coward.


    After hearing his words if someone were to say that he was the king of infuriating others, then no one would im otherwise. Qiao was learning to answer in a way that would make people mad immediately.


    And sure enough he seeded in his attempt.


    The team leader felt blood surging in his eye balls and as soon as he understood the meaning behind the statement, he was fuming like a raged monster.


    He was unable to keep hisposure for long and broke yelling his lungs out.


    "Who do you think you are? A mere level two has the nerve to spout nonsense? If I wish, I can kill your small chick team and you within a few breaths," he snapped the fingers of his hand with the gesture.


    "I don''t know if it''s you who are speaking nonsense or giving me a threat. But believe me, there was someone before you who spoke the same words and now, he is no more breathing on this ground," Qiao waved his hand which was holding the weapon.


    He gave a gesture to Linwin and Quipu, both who had already some understanding of the situation. Qiao had already discussed with them and given some pointers as to how they will face such situation.


    "For brother''s sake," Linwin raised his weapon yelled. Then he started to run in the opposite direction.


    In the middle of the conversation, when they heard this sudden bout of yelling, they thought that the small team had decided to attack. They immediately got on alert but looked on as they were surprised. What was with this attack, the man ran in the opposite and in the blink of an eye disappeared from their vision.


    They were shocked but then the leaderughed evilly, "Haha, you had only two team members and one of then ran away just now. So do you still think you can survive against us six?" the team leader was immensely happy now. There would be lesser trouble with lesser number of people to fight against.


    "Only a pack of wolves think that they need that their victory depends on their numbers. Have you never heard that the lion hunts alone?" Qiao chuckled and then Quipu also madly ran away.


    For a moment one would think that both the team members were coward that''s why they ran away. But they were only away from their opponents vision, actually hiding and waiting for the gesture from the team leader.


    So what if they were small in numbers, they had a sharp mind to n and surprise the pack of wolves.


    Qiao did not want to initiate any new enmity as still his first priority was to avoid conflict.


    But if it there was no other way then no one can me him.


    When he was sure that Linwin and Quipu had hidden somewhere safely, he also started to run, his speed and agility were beyond imagination for this team. They never thought that someone can disappear so fast despite being level two.


    It was because of his skill and immense practice.


    The forest was thick and only someone who has practiced it well can run with this pace.


    For some moments they cannot believe that the one who was iming to be a lion ran away like a coward jackal, "Where did he go?" the team leader asked baffled. He was before them just seconds before.


    The members of his team were also looking around searching for the youth carefully, as if they were looking for the path during a dark night.


    "Don''t stand idle, he will be around here. Search for him," he ordered them and they spread in every direction.


    The leader was true that they could not have run too far.


    He himself started looking around but the forest was not some small ce where they could easily find someone. Even if they all chose one single direction and search around still they would take a month to search the left side of the forest.


    "We ran madly ahead, but could not see locate anyone except few other teams who were busy in hunting and thinking we were intruders they tried to kill us," two team members returned back and rted what happened to them.


    "In a short moment where did they manage to disappear? Where are the others?" he was also tired after some time. His n to teach the newbie a lesson failed now as he was thinking to go back to the Guild and try to look for this team some other day.


    He was also thinking to talk to one or two more teams whose interests were at the stake in this teampetition. They would surely join hands with them in hunting this team.


    Though it would be embarrassing to ask for help against a small team but what they can do counter these sharp and shameless youths.


    They thought to quit the search and go back in the Guild.


    When they reached the Guild, they were amazed to see the shameless youth sitting in the front of the Guild hall and ignoring him.


    The team leader just didn''t know how he wanted to vent out his frustration. How long they have been searching them and they were sitting in the Guild as if nothing happened.


    He convulsed with the anger but could not do anything in the periphery of the Guild.


    He would surely surround this team tomorrow with more teams and then see how this youth can im to be a lion. Damn, such a sharp and shameless lion.


    He smashed his hand against a desk in anger.

 Chapter 58: Quests: Making A Team (11)

    Chapter 58: Quests: Making A Team (11)


    Quests: Making A Team (part 11)


    War between teams


    "So what are we going to do tomorrow?" Linwin sneaked at the ring team leader and could barely hide hisughter. The way they run away must be surprising for him.


    They could notice his frustration overflowing.


    "Tomorrow we will use my method, our goal would be to waste the experience of the team leader only. This would be a lesson for others to stay away," Qiao supported himself against the back of the bench and spoke in a rxed manner.


    There was a rule in the twenty first century, if you wanted to control the whole mob, you just have to target the leader and then everything will fall in order.


    In the right order


    "This is called killing two birds with one stone, we will be achieving two goals with one act, if I make it bold it would be to kill two flies with one p, do you get it?" as he was speaking the other two were nk. They could not understand his words clearly but understood the rough summary. By Calling the enemy ''flies'' there was no way that they could neglect it now.


    The team leader was smarter than they thought.


    Qiao was observing all those who were sneaking at them, from this he could tell that just one single team was not eyeing them. There were few more who were probably brewing something in their heads.


    If they were really looking for trouble then it was his responsibility to tell them what the real trouble was.


    "Brother, then we need your guidance for this holy task," Linwin stood up and bowed to Qiao three times. It showed he was admiring his team leader as his senior and wished to take his guidance for rest of his life.


    Quipu looked at this and his brows were twitching.


    He was also curious what and how this youth would tackle this many teams at once.


    "You just have to follow my steps and you''ll know the oue soon," he stood up and went back to his abode.


    He was going to practice at his abode his skills and some other moves to see whether he could do them in time of tense situations.


    Next day, they were ready to leave the Guild and do the daily quest and collect experience. There were only three days left inpleting the month and it was necessary to do a quest daily for every team.


    So they had to leave the Guild and return after the quest and report back here.


    "I feel ready toplete the new type of quest that we will perform today," Linwin spoke and cheered up on the fact they would be learning something new from their brother.


    "I am also ready to vent out my frustration against bullies," Quipu chuckled.


    Today would be little exciting and surprising.


    First, they went to the lower part of the forest to look for a hunt, after all they cannot neglect this task. After the quest they would be free and will have plenty of time to y around.


    "Keep in mind, the Guild wants us to not lose experience during hunt and thankfully we are not bound about the choice of hunt," Qiao reminded.


    They advanced in the forest. Previous day they kept few ces in mind to search for the hunt after the experience.


    This would help them to not waste much time.


    They caught sight of level two monster and immediately hid themselves.


    Every team before the hunt observed the monster whether they could hunt it and it was within their means or not.


    Was it possible that the monster might run away before they appear around? Would it immediately go on a rampage? They had to take in all the possibilities in mind and make the right n for the hunt.


    Those who neglect such crucial and strong points often face loses.


    "Wait the monster is currently very attentive about its surroundings. There is something wrong," Qiao critically observed the monster and spoke in a low voice.


    This habitat had an abundance of monsters because it was nearest to the undergroundke but currently this monster was alone.


    Soon more monster came around the area, quaking the ground. They were fighting with each other and the monster which they thought to hunt was giving tough time to those who cameter. But it soon turned into a dangerous ce because few more monsters joined in the brawl.


    "Retreat," Qiao spoke immediately and they used their fastest pace to retreat. It was not wise to stay there anymore and wait for the hunt.


    They retreated to the farthest part where they could no more hear the brawl of the monsters.


    They took some quick breaths to calm down.


    "Just barely escaped. But I have never witnessed monsters fighting each other," Quipu was perspiring all over as he was the most tense at this moment.


    "We were lucky that we did not appear at the scene," Qiao spoke.


    "Indeed," Linwin sat on the ground and punched his chest for some breaths.


    "Here take some water," Qiao handed a bottle which he did not throw aftering to this world, it was in his leather bag all the time. Linwin observed it first and then gulped the water in one go.


    Qiao climbed on a tree to look around. They cannot stay in one ce for long.


    They have to hunt, there was no choice and if there was some surprise attack, they have to face that too.


    Quipu stood alert since Qiao climbed on the tree, while Linwin was sprawled on the ground. He had never run this much in his whole life with the fear of monsters at the back.


    It was a miracle that his heart did not stop because of fear.


    Qiao carefully observed and came down, "We should head toward the left side of the forest for a hunt," he spoke and got ready.


    Linwin heard and stood up, he could understand what could happen if they stayed here for no reason too long. They walked and remained alert.


    Qiao handed the responsibility to Quipu for covering from the rear.


    He didn''t want to end up in another simr situation again either.


    ...


    The three teams were busy at the start of the day too, to finish their quests for the day andafter that they then started to search for the newbies.


    They lost a chance the previous day but today was their final move. They didn''t want the Guild to get the news of any of their underhanded scheme. It would result in them being banned from the Guild and they might not be able to register in any other guild either because this Guild had a reputation among lower level Guilds.


    No one will be willing to displease the level seven hunter who was running this office of the Guild in the Middletown.


    It would bring real trouble if they got caught, so this would be theirst and final attempt today.


    They would make this in a way that it would look like the small team was unable to survive against stronger monster and got killed. And they would make sure to finish them.

 Chapter 59: Quests: Making A Team (12)

    Chapter 59: Quests: Making A Team (12)


    Quests: Making A Team (part 12)


    War between Teams;


    They were carefully advancing to the left part of the forest.


    It was considered habitat for level two monsters and usually stronger chaser came here for hunting.


    Qiao lead them very slowly.


    "Spread and look for a monster but be careful too," after some time he ordered.


    The senior teams got their hunt quick and made sure to deal with it fast.


    "Since we are done now, let''s move out to search for the youth," the team leader spoke to others and then they headed out.


    They were familiar with areas where they could find them so it was simple to reach them. They were experienced and quite familiar as to which part of the forest was safe to venture at what time of the month or days. They had much information about the forest and its various habitats and directions.


    Compared to them Qiao was point nk with almost zero information. Members of his team were simr to him, Linwin was also a newbie while Quipu had only learnt the responsibility to distinguish among the levels of the monsters in his previous team.


    The team leader could gather such sources from the Guild based on his experience. But Qiao had only been in this world for one and a half week and since had been facing endless troubles and arrogant seniors. Where would he have the time to learn crucial knowledge?


    Moreover the arrogant seniors were sharp to keep it away from newbies so that they end up in disappointment, go back to their towns or just live and work under their orders.


    As soon as the three teams appeared near them, Qiao sensed the changes in his surroundings. They were silently encroaching them, leaving no path for escape today.


    Though he was prepared for this today and given instructions to his team in advance, to face three teams was a grave matter.


    "If you surrender yourself, we will only give some injuries but if you try to act smart then we will definitely kill you," the team leader voiced.


    He had told other teams what happened yesterday so they were all alert.


    Qiao heard this warning and snorted. Currently the three of them were thinking how they would implement their n since there were three teams, and possibly seventeen to eighteen chasers in total.


    They had to first see locate the other two team leaders too to include them in their n calctions as well.


    The question when they wouldplete their hunt today was also there.


    "Are we going to hunt or not?" Linwin asked because to live in the Guild they had to hunt daily.


    "Why notbine both the tasks? Can you see the monster on your left?" Qiao unhurriedly pointed. He had noticed the monster just now.


    "Oh, what a bad timing. Where were you when we all looked around?" Linwin voiced to the monster and its attention was picked. Well the presence of many chasers in the surrounding was what rmed it actually.


    Mostly monsters consider that they could trample a small team but when ites to one or more teams together, they had to be serious, or else death was all that awaited them.


    Qiao gestured at Linwin and Quipu and then himself ran toward the monster.


    The team leaders were angry that the youth ignored them and started hunting in the middle of the grave life-threatening situation he was in.


    Qiao did not directly attack the monster, instead he waved the weapon in front of the monster and moved a bit to make it aware of the danger. He was going to bait the monster towards the team that was harassing them instead.


    As soon as the monster noticed the attack, it dodged and pounced after Qiao who had changed his direction toward the team leader.


    The chasers feared only one thing and that was a running, rampaging monster. Especially when they stood in its path. Qiao had sessfully managed to enrage the monster with his attack and then normally led it towards the enemy team.


    Now running away from it should be easy for them, but the sudden change and approach of the monster shocked them.


    Qiao made sure to reach the team as earlier as possible while Linwin made use of this opportunity and ran as fast as he could to hide and then make an attack of surprise. He knew he could not break the encirclement, so he chose to hide for a while from the notice of other teams.


    As Qiao took the responsibility to distract all of them with the help of monster, right now the opposite team was terrified when looking at a monstering straight at them.


    A few of them remained rooted to their position when the monster arrived. Instead of bringing out their weapons, they panicked, calling out for help. But there was no way anyone would help them now. The team leader was irritated seeing the panic.


    The team quickly tried to run out of the way of the monster, creating a chaotic scene. Only the leader was still standing, shocked by this development. Right then he noticed the mocking smile on Qiao''s face.


    The team leader was unable to understand this new tactic and he was about to run as well, confidant in his ability to avoid the monster. But this smile which was more than mocking him stopped him from running. At that moment, Qiao changed his direction with a sudden move and the monster barely managed to follow behind. Its first target was the chaser who dared to attack and enrage it.


    In this sudden twist, Linwin and Quipu suddenly appeared out of nowhere and attacked at once when the team leader was still standing dumbfounded.


    Their aim was to waste his experience as much as they could in this attack, after all he was not going to give another simr chance no matter how clever Qiao nned.


    They attacked from both sides in a pincer style and the team leader could only choose to dodge one at a time.


    When he turned to stop one, the other onended a strike. The only warning from Qiao was that they had to waste a whole level experience within few breaths. This was not only warning but a threshold to determine whether they could win against many or not.


    Time was an important key factor, especially when Qiao nned something. Every moment counted against stronger opponents, so they were trying to follow the hard time tempo.


    The leader was unable to grasp the situation quick, and at the right time bore the brunt of attack. The reckless and fast attacks almost baffled him to the point that he could only struggle now.


    But this struggle bought him nothing in return.


    Only a few breaths were used. Just enough time for the other team members to realize to give cover or run to the help of the leader. But while the leader was level three his attackers has better weapons along with their sharp moves which were not attacking with any concern of counter.


    In the end, he covered his head with his weapon, protected his vitals and sat on the ground.

 Chapter 60: Quests: Making A Team (13)

    Chapter 60: Quests: Making A Team (13)


    Quests: Making A Team (part 13)


    War between teams;


    The team leader was shocked, scared and angry the most. He almost lost one whole level because of continues attacks despite being a level three before. He could no longer face reckless attacks and now only counted as level two.


    When his team members saw the situation, they stopped at where they were. They were in confusion whether to step ahead or retreat. Losing a whole level was not a small matter and they could see the expressions of the leader. Now he had no more the aura of the team leader but a beaten down chick. He was covered in injuries.


    Although they wererger in numbers, they still worried whether to attack. Both due to the fear of losing their level and their experience which they had earned with much difficulty.


    Qiao used to read a novel where the mc was always surrounded by viins and he woulde up with bandit ways to tackle them. Or you could say gueri warfare.


    These methods were not familiar to hunters. Or maybe the higher-level hunters might be aware, but the chasers had a tough time facing Qiao''s tactics. They were baffled and then defeated by his methods. Their limited agility and reflexes made it even more difficult.


    Qiao did not turn to see what was going on because he was running out of time. The other teams somehow understood what was going on and instead of running away they got ready to hunt the youth as well as the monster by joining hands.


    They also wanted to revenge for what this youth did to the other team leader.


    The first team ran away after they witnessed their leader badly beaten and the leader was no more in a position to stand up with head high.


    There were only two teams left now.


    Qiao understood that they were ready to face him head on so he sighed and stopped running. He knew that the monster wasing right onto his head when he swept his body and fell on his feet. His weapon was pointed toward the monster and his eyes were fixed toward the people eyeing him. He quickly made sure of their location in this way.


    He needed this time for his tworades to reach on the spot but he was not sure what they would do so he couldn''t instruct them in the middle of the mess.


    "He is again acting in his over smart manner," the other team leader saw his actions clearly and snickered.


    "Don''t stay behind, let''s just finish him now," he beckoned his team and they rushed forward with their weapons waving in the air.


    They had decided to kill him before he could show any more surprise moves.


    Linwin and Quipu managed to reach and they stopped the other members while Qiao was ready to follow the next move ording to his team members. Since the member also only focused on the team it meant they were giving him time to face the team leader. They were confidant in leader to finish him.


    The team leader did not care whoever came onto his path. He would end whichever happened to be in his way, be it the monster or the youth.


    Qiao hadunched a fatal injury at the monster and then he quickly stepped aside with sharp movement. He smashed his weapon against the ground and used the momentum to escape to the nearest tree as his defense.


    The monster was yet to react to the attack when the team leader reached near. Qiao had managed to maintain a safe distance and exactly when he calcted, the team leader was in front the monster which was already blind to look around for its the target.


    It instead ran onto the team leader while Qiao reached from an opposite, as he shed with his level four weapon. The team leader only had a level three weapon and his own level was also the same.


    "Now you can hunt either the monster or the newbie, what is your choice?" Qiao smiled as he continued with his attack. He also nced toward the third team who was reaching onward for the help.


    "You are smart to corner me this way, how about a deal. Leave me unscathed and there is a room for negotiation between us," the team leader hurriedly shouted.


    He was afraid tond in the same situation as the first leader and he had to find some way to get out of this predicament. But actually he was just borrowing some time before the third team reached him to lend help.


    He was looking toward the blind monster and also Qiao, but both seemed that they wouldn''t let go.


    Linwin and Quipu were real time busy because the team members were stubborn. Qiao had to think of a way to solve the problem. The third team was also reaching and hisrades were surrounded. He himself was alone to face monster as well as the second team leader.


    The situation was getting tenser and in few breaths, the third team would close in the distance. Then it would be impossible to defend off every side.


    Qiao looked up towards the long, thick vines and then he stomped his feet on the ground to jump and cut off a long part. He then jumped on the back of monster and threw the vine around its neck as cor.


    He was riding the monster now to avoid a cornering situation for his team. He quickly forced the blind monster toward where Linwin and Quipu were struggling.


    When the team which was surrounding them, saw the monstering their way they left the two right there and dispersed to save themselves.


    "Want to ride or just run on your own?" Qiao voiced from afar and they shook their heads and started running to the safe side.


    They were escaping again Of course, they were escaping.


    What they were supposed to do in this situation.


    And this was the best way to escape now as they cannot let their hunt stay behind because they had not hunted for daily Quest.


    After forcing one team to run away, the encirclement was already broken. Qiao had managed to bait both the team toe forward in the opening and when they were about to catch on, he managed to escape. Fortunately, without losing their experience, they were able to escape again and now only two days were left in the ending of the month.


    Their focus was now to keep a safe distance as much as they could.


    They did not know clearly as to why these hunters or the teams were after them with such rage. They only knew that if they lose experience during hunt, they would have to leave the Guild. Qiao didn''t bother withplete information which was other than hunt or the information about hunting.


    "We are at a safe distance, let''s collect experience and spoils." Qiao jumped from the back of the monster and voiced to his runningrades.


    "Sure, we need it," Quipu came in action as soon as he got the order. They were feeling tired after facing a bunch of enemies, the experience gain would make them refreshed.


    "I am also ready," Linwin who perhaps enjoyed the mess was looking already fresh. There were many things which made him focus on the bright side of what was going on.

 Chapter 61: Quests: Making A Team (14)

    Chapter 61: Quests: Making A Team (14)


    Quests: Making A Team (part 14)


    War between teams;


    After applying a lot of tactics and schemes, they were finally able to survive this day. Despite his confidence, Qiao could not have been a hundred percent sure about sess.


    He was still human.


    It was already incredible that after being thrown into this world, he was able to survive for so long and even advance.


    "Brother, it is good that we did not lose our hunt," Linwin attacked and spoke at the same time. The monster was almost dead after being injured and then rode like a horse by Qiao.


    Linwin had thought that the whole day would be spent in fending off the bullies. They might have lost the chance for daily quest when the teams surrounded them. He even thought about how he would feel after leaving the Guild.


    Their stay had only expanded to three days and two more days were left for the final registration, a damn rule of the Guild. He did not want to be forced to leave again.


    "Don''t waste time in talk, they might be reaching us soon," Qiao reminded him again. They only ran away toplete the hunt first and then see if the other side was still stubborn to bother them.


    "Ah, I forgot they are after us," Linwin looked at Quipu and they both stabbed their weapons at the same time. They were learning to coborate perfectly in times.


    "Qiao did you ask the Guild to provide us another team member. We are working a little too hard these days, it would surely lessen the burden," Quipu pulled out the blooded weapon and the monster fell on ground. They then heard the footstepsing their way.


    "Hurry up, let''s leave," Qiao stepped ahead to collect the spoils. It seems none of them had gave up to let them go today.


    They all were following the traces and finally managed to reach the ce where they found monster''s body left behind. There were no more signs to follow either.


    They then joined in a circle and ran around to search for them in group. They had learnt their lesson to not go after them individually and knew this small team of newbies was shameless enough to corner the stronger among them.


    .


    The Guild was unaware about what was happening in the open forest and the evening was near. Qiao was hiding and looking towards a direction where he could see few people standing and observing the traces. They were trying to find a direction to start searching for the newbies.


    After sending the two away he had removed their mark of footsteps and then used the trees for leaving the ce. But they did not leave actually, instead Qiao had nned to separate them first and then hunt one by one. These seniors would not be expecting him toy an ambush for them after managing to escape earlier.


    It was the most feasible method to not get damage in return and get rid of this trouble at the same time.


    He waved his weapon in the above air and Linwin who was at the farthest point voiced in a high tone,


    "Brother, my injury is grave and I can''t walk any further. Please leave me behind," it was the fall of evening and silent so his voice, which was echoing with pain quickly reached the chasers here.


    They heard it clearly and made a conclusion that one of them was injured and they were not able to run too far.


    After confirming the direction, the team leader ordered, "Five of you advance from the direct path while we wille from the opposite," it was to surround and kill them for sure this time.


    They hurried to the ce before the target could escape again.


    Qiao looked up and thest rays of the day were dying down in the thick forest. They were quite far away from the Guild entrance so would they have to remain struck in the forest today?


    He had heard some chasers talking about how a team gotte and left in forest. They were unable to survive and early morning the Guild tried searching for their dead bodies, but all they could find was bits and pieces and teared clothing. There was no intact body.


    It was enough to threaten the newbies and small teams.


    Even if they started their journey right at this moment and ran as fast as they could, it would still take another hour to leave the forest and they still had yet to deal with these guys.


    He sighed deeply. Would it probably be hisst night in the forest or in this world?


    ...


    As the sun started to fall-


    "Leader, the evening is here. It would be unsafe to remain here so we should head back and kill the newbies tomorrow. The first priority should be to leave safely ourselves. May be those newbies might end up in front of some other monster in the pitch ck forest and never return," one of the team member spoke out his concern.


    The team leader looked up and sure enough, it was getting dark.


    "Alright, tell all of our men to leave the forest immediately. But we will wait for the newbies at the paved path for some time before walking toward the Guild entrance," he didn''t want to leave the injured snake still as it might bite them more dangerouslyter.


    "Sure I will tell the others now," He went to tell others and soon they were on the path to leave in hurry. Qiao who was waiting for them to make the move first, saw them leaving the forest.


    Now he was faced with another problem, as he cannot leave the forest because they would be waiting for them. While thick forest can be used as shield to fight, they cannot fight all of them in the open.


    Another problem was that since it was already evening, they could not take the longer path.


    He came down and called over Linwin and Quipu.


    "We cannot leave nor stay here, what should we do?" he told them the problem and asked for their opinion.


    ...


    The team waited at the paved path for some time and when they were sure that the newbies remained in the forest, they returned back. Still they asked around to confirm that the newbie team did not return to the Guild.


    "Now there is no need to worry, the forest can take the life of those with much less experience," the team leaderughed and rxed to think that there would be no more newbie team from whom they should be worried.


    "But why did their team leader choose to stay rather than leaving?" one of them asked,


    It was an irrational decision in his eyes.


    "He is sharp and might have known the consequences, so he was left with no choice than to stay in the forest. Since both sides were death for him after all. s smartness cannot always help," he sighed as if he was feeling pity for the newbies team.


    But deep in his heart, he still had a strong grudge. It was horrible to see how he had nned to waste a whole level experience of the other team leader. The youth was too sharp to deal with and if he remained alive ining years, he would appear as the strongest so he should be dead and there would be no other threat for them.

 Chapter 62: Quests: Making A Team (15)

    Chapter 62: Quests: Making A Team (15)


    Quests: Making A Team (part 15)


    War between teams;


    Qiao helped Linwin and Quipu to climb the highest tree that they could find. They could hear the dull and sharp howling''s of the monsters around. There was no more any sliver of light and they could not even see their own hands. Night had finally arrived to this forest.


    Even the winding breeze was frightening.


    The monsters seemed to be going crazy at the night or maybe they were fighting each other again.


    Many times, Linwin felt that his heart would jump into his throat. It was more than horrible in the forest during night than he could have imagined. It was good that Qiao had hurriedly helped them climb the trees, if they were on ground then they could not imagine what would have happened to them.


    The monsters were everywhere in the dark.


    They were holding on to the branches tightly, as they did not wish to fall off the tree if any monster happened to collide with the tree. It would be the end of life if that happened.


    They could not talk to each other either, as any noise would be detected by the monster who would then surround them like a pack of wolves.


    The Guilds and the Middletown were the only safe ce for chasers in night. So, they held onto the weapons and hugged the branches, remaining vignt. They could not sleep and had to remain aware and alert till the dawn arrived.


    Qiao was tired after whole day struggle and now sitting in the loneliness he shuffled through his old memories. The time he spent with his small younger brother, the smile of his face and his whole routine. Everything shed through his mind as he tried to keep his mind active.


    Despite being small, his younger brother acted and spoke in a mature manner, as if he was worried about his older brother.


    He always smiled and ask him to not worry and would often ster a big smile on him to see that his older brother was happy. This made him happy and the days passed at the same pace in peace.


    Qiao was sure that afterpleting his university degree, there will be a big change. For example, he would be able to get a good job, will be able to admit his younger brother into a big and prestigious school, they would not have to worry for the rent of the lodge and nor the mosquitos.


    They will be able to enjoy their weekends by going good ces but this was all yet to happen when he met the old hag and he picked the cursed parcel. He had then reached the strange shop and then ended up in this strange world.


    Qiao ced his hand on his left side and felt the heart beating. The memories brought him a new warmth and will to live. He felt that he could smash a whole mountain with his grit and strong will.


    At any cost, he wanted to meet his younger brother, see him living happy, doing his homework or ying the only wooden toy which was given by his father when his younger brother turned three years old.


    Their mother passed away with a disease and his father had not much money for proper checkup. Two yearster his father died and both siblings were left behind. Their whole world was only supported by the presence of each other.


    It was painful that he was not strong enough, else the wicked hunter might not have bothered him and the curse would not fall on him.


    His weakness was the root of his current problem and there was no escape other than to climb the staircase to level up and reach the wicked hunter.


    He would make sure the hunter suffered much before his death.


    At this point, his blood started boiling. He did not want to imagine a day where he would not be able to save his brother.


    He wanted to shout out, but he was in the middle of the forest at night, forced and trapped. He was only a level two chaser with no backing. Any mistake on his part and he would end up as thete night food for the monsters.


    He needed his life for the time being.


    In the middle of the night, more monsters seemed toe out from their territories and they didn''t care whether a human heart and ears could bear these howling''s and grumbling. Qiao and the team could only cover their ears and hope that all this would end soon.


    Linwin barely controlled himself, otherwise he feared the way he was trembling he might fall down. He stiffened his heart to bear it, it was just a night. A night in the pitch-dark forest and the monsters happened to be nightwalkers who did not have any sliver of humanity in them to care for others which was why they raging monsters.


    Quipu had never thought that one day he would be forced into staying in the forest. They were aware that they were being trapped here.


    It was different to be in this team. He didn''t have to care about the happiness of the team leader nor did he need to wait in a queue to collect experience. He was like a free bird which was given full ess to the all kinds of adventures in the world.


    Of course, the danger and risks that came along with being in this team were also high.


    He was familiar with how teams operate and how the Guild works. He was also aware about the silent rules which were not written in any of the rule book. Those rules which always showed partiality to certain groups of people were rotten in his eyes. When leveling up and bing stronger, there was no senior or superior. They were all part of the big crowd.


    But everyone wanted to be stronger, so suppressing others, although evil wasrgely done in most ces.


    The small towns and the farmers of those ces never thought about it once when sending their young boys in the Middletown for hunting. They were only fascinated with the wealth and prosperity which their sons would earn by hunting.


    They never thought what the actual world looked, perhaps it was due to their poverty that they were unwilling to think of the predicament which their sons would face.


    Qiao closed his eyes to get used to the darkness around him, to be prepared and alert for anything that mighte against them.


    But the night seemed to be slipping slower than always, as if time itself was slowing down to extend the nighttime.

 Chapter 63: Quests: Making A Team (16)

    Chapter 63: Quests: Making A Team (16)


    Quests: Making A Team (part 16)


    War between teams;


    After waiting and asking around in the Guild Hall and at the entrance, the teams were sure that the newbies would never return now.


    They could be worry free now and didn''t have to fear the demotion. The one who got the most damage, the first leader was not happy. He wanted to crush that guy with his own hands, only then would his boiling blood be at ease, but s the guy met his fate in the forest.


    .


    Finally, after an excruciating wait it was morning. To the tri it felt like an endless night.


    The Trio could hear that the monsters moved back to their habitat slowly. They were no more openly wandering. Qiao came down first and surveyed his surrounding and when he was sure that no more monster was around, he guided the others.


    As soon as Linwin got down, he suspiciously looked around and almost whispered, "Brother, we are still alive." He acted much secretive as if some monster might hear him.


    Qiao twitched his brows and smiled, "Though we have stayed up all night, we cannot return to Guild without hunting today. It would be impossible to go first, rest and thene back for hunt. It would bring another trouble of spending another night in the forest if we do so." He saw both his team members and knew that they needed rest first. Yesterday they were tired with hunting and then running for life. But this had to be done to ensure their survival.


    "Brother are you saying" Linwin almost choked.


    "Indeed, today is thest day and we must hunt if we want to remain in the Guild," Qiao reminded.


    Quipu had already deliberated and knew that it was important. "If we are going to hunt first then we have to make sure it is level one. I just hope the Guild won''t care about it," he readied his aching muscles for a hunt first.


    They set off to look for a level one to hunt.


    Every day all the teams were responsible to stand in front of the reception desk and record down their present experience and again record it whening back from hunt. It was the only safe way suggested to calcte whether a chaser lost his experience, earned any or did not get any. Not getting a big leap was not a concern but losing it would give them minus points by the Guild.


    This rule was only for this specific month when the teams were given new slots ording to their performance. It would save them from the shes between other teams and let the Guild decide about their levels and proficiency peacefully.


    Many of the rules were considered unbiased and this was the sole reason that this Guild had earned a reputation among other Guilds. Many reputed families considered to send their kin into this Guild for early training as chasers.


    This would help them build a strong foundation and develop leading skills too. There were not many branches of the big Guilds in the Middletown and not all of them were open for registration during the whole year.


    .


    The team consisted of three chasers was slowly moving around and looking for hunt. They were not looking energetic or very enthusiastic today. It was just a task but sounded like burden when they considered how tired they were.


    "Just a little bit of effort and we will return back." Linwin made himself believe again and again. They will soon be able to go back to the Guild and rest to their hearts content.


    ....


    When the half day had passed, the Guild issued a notice that all teams should gather at the first Guild hall for the final decision.


    Nearly hundred teams reached the Guild hall and waited patiently for those who were returning after today''s quests.


    There were all types of chats going on while the reception man was looking through his rustic papers. Every now and then he would look up, sweep his nce over them and then return to do what he was supposed to.


    Most of the people here were telling others how their performance in the whole month was going and that they might get demote this year.


    "Previously my team was ced at the twenty six slot and this year I am surely going to lose and fall below fifty," a team leader who was level two and leading a team spoke with disappointment.


    Usually those who had managed to reach any level as a chaser would return to their hometowns once a year. They would spend some time there solving problems of their families.


    So, it was a slow process to level up for many of them and for many it turned out unlucky when they get fatal injuries and no one can mend these loses.


    Qiao was lucky until now and a little smart. He used every opportunity and chance no matter if it involved a risk because with riskes perks.


    "For a lower level to lose a little experience does not affect him much, but for me. Can''t you see I lost my level? It is simply a shame for me and my team, can you imagine the scolding from the reception man?" the man almost cried.


    Most of the teams faced drawback this year. The monsters were getting stronger and the chasers were not ready to learn new tactics for hunt. It wasn''t really that the reception man would scold those teams who lost. But the way he looked indifferently was enough to make them feel guilty.


    The other team leader turned silent, what could he speak further.


    The most downcast were those first five ced teams who were ruling the entire year and getting benefits but lost their one or two team members during hunts. They became arrogant after getting privileges from the Guild and ran over to powerful monsters and ended up losing more, barely managing to escape.


    This was something they should not have done in their arrogance but what can be done now.


    The newbie team did not appear among these teams yet. Those top three teams who had pestered them and tried their best to kill the newbie team were looking around as if they have nothing to do with this. They cannot openly im that they had forced them to perish in the forest nor could they could say others to not wait for them.


    Almost all the teams were present now except the newbies team who joined the Guild at thest week.

 Chapter 64: Quests: Making A Team (17)

    Chapter 64: Quests: Making A Team (17)


    Quests: Making A Team (part 17)


    War between teams;


    The reception man was doing hisst checks on some papers, he did not look like he was in a hurry.


    Slowly those who were chatting lost interest and now they were waiting for the reception man to start announcing the result.


    "Is he waiting for someone?" the leader of the first ranked team asked. He knew most of the other teams were not in a good condition either. He could expect that his team would not be demoted by more than ten slots and it was just a rough calction. By looking at the condition of the other four top teams, he could expect that the demotion would not jump down one or two slots.


    "I heard from some other teams that there was a new team registered at thest week. Yesterday they could not make it to the Guild before the evening and this morning no one has seen them when going for thest quest of the month. I am not sure if the small team perished," his second team member spoke and exined the situation.


    "Oh, I saw that newbie but we never crossed pathter so I don''t know if he has such grit to survive," he shook his head.


    There were also those three teams which had been chasing Qiao and his two team members yesterday. Now they were certain that they could not have survived in the forest.


    They were critically observing everything around them carefully. The two team leaders were still looking at each other with the same thoughts in their mind. Perhaps the reception man was waiting for thest team toe back, but how would he know that they would not return. It was getting on their nerves to wait for the dead.


    "Who wants to tell him to not wait any longer?" A team leader was looking nervous now. He was about to stand up and ask why they were not getting the new slots when all the teams were there.


    The other team leader grabbed his hand and forced him to sit back, "There is no need for you to bring this topic up, let it be the way it is. Just control your nerves for a few more hours and then you''ll forget it as if nothing happened," the other team leader whispered in his ears.


    He nodded and sat back.


    The reception man got the records and analyzed them critically. By looking at the records it seemed the teams were getting irresponsible with the time. Losing a team member or two was gettingmon which was not a good sign.


    Compared to them the new team was much preferable. For a whole week they not onlypleted quests but were forced to stay in the forest at night and even managed to came back alive without losing anything much less a life.


    They came earlier during the afternoon when the other teams were yet toplete theirst quests. After they recorded their present condition and the spoils of two days they were excused to properly rest.


    The reception man did not mind, there was much time for others to gather. He was already aware about them and was not waiting for that team.


    He only wanted to know why they had stayed in the forest at night, but Qiao did not mention why they were forced.


    Finally, when he observed everyone necessary was present, he began the meeting.


    "Team one has lost its slot this time. Second team I won''t mention your loses since you already know what caused your fall. Team three, four and five you have been the most pathetic, being a shame for the whole Guild. The leader of team three even lost a whole level. I wonder how you even managed to appear in the top five in the previous year?" the reception started to speak. He spoke his opinions about their performance and unexpectedly started from the top order.


    This was something they did not anticipate and it had a simple meaning attached to it. These teams were going to fall lower than anyone could expect.


    "I pity the teams who were previously ced under first fifty slots," he sighed deeply. "If this continues on, soon chasers would perish and no one would be willing to take it as career,"


    Now the question was, if the reception man was unhappy about the performance of all first fifty slots who would he chosen as the top five or top one team for the privilege?


    ording to the rules, first fifty teams had faced a lot of loses and cause shame for the Guild. If he chose one of them, it would be questioning the worth of the Guild.


    "Call that newbie team, I will give them the first slot this year." he gestured at someone and this stirred everyone present in the Guild hall especially fourth and fifth team.


    "Did I hear it correct? Did the senior ask to call newbie team? But howe they are alive?" he stood up unable stand it anymore.


    "Howe a newbie team is selected for the first slot? I do not see any of their member here and who knows if they are alive or not, I heard some rumors," he hesitated at thest sentence and stammered few times.


    All the chasers looked at him with questioning eyes at this moment. None of them had seen the newbie team around either and those who had met them were trying to look around to recognize them among the crowd but they could not.


    Qiao and the others were just informed and they came from the left side where the abodes of the chasers were in row. They did not fix their appearance and just came as soon as they got the notice.


    Before going to take some rest, Qiao had asked the senior that he may send someone to inform him if anything important came up.


    "Mr. Qiao as I know, soon you are going to be level three. I am giving you this first slot. I hope you will continue your progress and if there is anything troubling you, you can directly talk to me or the upper level senior." saying this the reception man handed the slot which was shining gold.


    Then he looked towards the team leader who stood up to spout excuses, "And you will be questioned about your recent activities by the seniors if you do note to exin it first," the reception man then started organizing the other slots.


    Qiao took the slot and looked at it with shimmer in his eyes. He was not anticipating to get the first slot even in his wildest dreams.


    He was not even aware about the benefits of getting this bright golden slot.

 Chapter 65: Quests: Making A Team (18)

    Chapter 65: Quests: Making A Team (18)


    Quests: Making A Team (part 18)


    War between teams;


    The Gold slot represented the hope that the holder had a chance to reach the Hightown one day and be a gold member of the central branch of the Guild.


    All the teams sitting in the Guild hall were shocked when the gold slot was given to a newbie team and they were all demoted from any privilege. They gave it some thought, but anyhow they looked at it, it seemed biased to them. So what if this team did not receive any bacsh. It was all because they joined in at thest week of the month. If they had gone through the whole month, they would surely have incurred huge loses.


    Qiao observed the gold slot and handed it back after observing for some moment, "I think this is too precious to be carried around and should remain safe with the Guild. During a hunt it has a high chance that it may fall somewhere." If this thing was really important then he didn''t wish to be the one to lose it. After observing the atmosphere of the Guild hall, he could tell that he had gathered unwanted attention to him and his team.


    He should be careful more than ever.


    Though it was not his wish but he had made some blood enemies and it would not be wise to close his eyes like a pigeon to assume that the cat was not eyeing him. Turning a blind eye would be the worst mistake tomit now.


    His perseverance meant a lot and his enemies might not be able to reach him with ease if he continued on with his current pace. That was what he should focus on right now.


    By his estimate, two more hunt and he should reach level three. Then after two more levels he would be able to leave this Middletown. ording to his calctions if all went smoothly, he might be able to reach level seven in four months depending on his current circumstance.


    With gaining more experience he will eventually be able to learn about how he should hunt alone and madly collect experience points.


    But while all these calctions were running in his mind, the wicked hunter had chosen a different path for him. He could not afford for this guy to reach level nine in the span of less than a year as then, he might not able to bear the loss.


    The wicked hunter had nned out earlier that the youth would not able to reach level nine in one year in no scenario and then the aura of death would kill him. And finally he would be set free from his predicament. But judging from the current pace of the youth, it would take him less than a year to be a level nine hunter if everything went smoothly. All his efforts would go to waste if the youth really became a top hunter, he would then be forced to battle him face to face and the one who would be defeated would be the loser in the end.


    It wasn''t that he feared battling another level nine hunter, but he knew whenever this youth reached level nine and dered a challenge against him, it would trigger at the area of the morgue where he got cursed. The wicked hunter feared that ce now and did not want to take any such risk.


    That ce was called Hell of Chaos and from just the name one could imagine what kind of ce it could be. The wicked hunter was cursed at that ce so he naturally fears it more than anyone. Which was why wanted the youth to die instead of him. But now looking at the progress of the youth he had to instead n some surprise for him as soon as he reached above level six.


    He has no control over his advancement but sure he could change the circumstances around him to get confused and dy his advancement. This was what looked feasible for now. He had to make sure that this guy did not die of any other causes either in this year or the curse would attack him again. The youth was recing him to bear the brunt of the curse and therefore in one year''s time he had to slow down his advancement but at the same time make sure he did not die.


    Meanwhile, Qiao was totally unaware that the wicked hunter was nning something to slow down his leveling.


    In the middle of these arrogant chasers and hunter who liked to suppress the juniors, he was like a big trouble for them. In many years they had never been disturbed by revolt or dissident newbie, so Qiao was naturally a sore to their eyes.


    As long as he was unwilling to follow their silent customs, they would keep bothering him.


    Qiao might have been obedient but he had not much time to waste for their so-called arrogance.


    ....


    "Sure, but don''t forget to collect your privilege perks. Also you and your team members will be assigned new abodes now," the reception man picked the gold slot and kept it under the desk. He could understand why the youth was taking this extra care.


    Linwin and Quipu both were not interested until now but as soon as they heard about the new abode, they could not help but stretch their eyes wide open. It had been a long time since they had not slept in afortable room.


    Also, they wanted to know about the perks which this senior mentioned.


    The other teams instead felt that their throats were sore. They were immensely unhappy but for now they could not show it. Seeing that most of the teams had been damaged, they were sure that this year the slots would not renew. But this newbie team not only proved them wrong instead their abodes were going to be reced with worst ones now.


    Few newbies who were hired to do small tasks under the senior led Qiao and his men toward the new abodes. Also, their perks would be submitted to their ount and the list would be sent to themter. For now, the senior had lot of orders to pass on so he could not exin every single detail.


    Since the teams clearly knew the rules and their ce, they have no say in the procedure and could only work harder for the next year.


    But they would not be going easy on the newbie team for sure.


    This team snatched their limelight and their standing in the Guild.


    Thinking this, the team leader who lost his whole level kicked one of his team members, making him fall on the ground, "Because of your stupidity, I am faced with such humiliations. Get lost from my team, you can disappear from here as you have no ce in my team now." he yelled at the one who fell on the ground with his kick.


    The team leaders had rights to decide whom he wanted to keep in his team and whom he didn''t want to depending on their performance. First two teams had already lost two members so they could not do something like this.


    The man who fell on the ground begged for a chance but the team leader turned his face away, not willing to listen.

 Chapter 66: Quests: Making A Team (19)

    Chapter 66: Quests: Making A Team (19)


    Quests: Making A Team (part 19)


    War between teams;


    The new slots were finally settled and it made many arrogant team leaders lick the dirt of shame. They were directly thrown to thest slots and it was an utter humiliation.


    .....


    Early morning, Qiao and his team reached the reception desk for taking the mission. The quests month ended and they had no longer a need to search and hunt on their own. They could ask for missions which provide the basic information about the monster and the location.


    Today the reception man was looking weird. There was a ck line under his eyes and his gaze was sharp rather thanzy which was strange. His hairstyle was looking a little messy and he no more seemed to be in a good condition like yesterday.


    Qiao and his men were little puzzled to look at his condition but they did not ask. They only asked for mission and got a rustic paper in return,


    "You should also add some more members to your team, else the Guild would not give backing to someone who has no sense of responsibility of himself," the weird reception man warned and his tone in no way matched to how it was yesterday.


    Apart from the tone, he was also right.


    But how could he search himself another team member.


    "I am waiting for someone who could join the team," Qiao looked around. The teams were getting ready to leave the Guild, though not in good spirits.


    When he randomly mentioned this, someone came running and fell in front of him.


    "Please give me a chance in your team and I won''t let you down," the chaser who was thrown from another team yesterday begged for a chance.


    The way the previous leader kicked him out of the team was not witnessed by Qiao. If he had been there and observed the situation he might not be giving this man a chance in his team but before he could point out anything and reject, the weird reception man interrupted.


    "You are fortunate to have someone experienced asking to join you. There are few who are looking to enter a new team and are experienced at the same time. The winters areing and it is possible that you might not get anyone for the next two or three months," the weird reception man inly spoke.


    Still his voice did not match his earlier tone.


    "Alright, from now on you are part of our team and you have to follow the rules of this team," Qiao was almost forced to give him a chance so he did.


    He was not in mood to question the reception man or debate with him.


    He left the Guild for the mission. His current focus was on two more hunts and to reach the level three. Then there will be something else to worry about and that was to buy another weapon with also another skill. His agility skill was slowly getting better and there was no need to upgrade it until level six.


    His choice was to learn trap skill before reaching level five. With the higher levels he had to choose higher level monsters for the experience gain and if he did not then he would be struck at the same level for years. Trap skill would definitelye in hand when facing stronger monsters.


    ..


    As soon as he left, the man sitting on the reception desk stood up and looked toward the entrance. If he happened to be the real senior reception guy, he might not have suggested Qiao to take the chaser in his team. But the actual person was not here yet. He was talking with the senior of the Guild in the inner hall.


    This weird person was the wicked hunter who came for tricking Qiao. He had ced a small stone under his tongue and changed his features to resemble the reception man to some extent.


    Being a superior hunter, he knew what was the n of the team leader and why he kicked this chaser out of his team. As his intention was also somewhat simr, he decided to y his part here.


    After doing this, he disappeared from the Guild mysteriously.


    His appearance was horrible but remained hidden because of the stone which he kept under his tongue. If a stronger level five hunter happened to see him, he might die with horror. This was due to the curse that he looked immensely wicked and freakish which was why he never contacted anyone in the Hightown for help and found a wicked way to throw over his curse onto someone else.


    No one will ever know that he was in the Middletown currently and before any level seven Guild owner happened to sense something off, he had was already gone.


    After talking to the senior when the reception man came, few of them who noticed this change were little puzzled but they did not voice it out. They silently left after getting their missions. Many other teams were resting today so the Guild hall was not much crowded.


    .....


    The wicked hunter had to resort to all these means because he was restricted in a lot of ways. If it were left to him, he would not allow this youth to grow any longer and directly kill him. But he could not do that as the effect of the curse had to be the one to kill the youth and only then would he be free from it.


    This was the reason that he did give any deadline to the youth to level up and face him. He had thought that with the nature of this world, he would choose to level up at a safe pace. If that were to happen even in ten years, he might not be a level nine hunter. But s this guy was risking everything to be stronger.


    He was amazed at his drive and grit.


    It was unusual and unheard, most of the time people don''t act strong in such situations.


    It must be his younger brother or safety for his own life that must be his motivation.


    ...


    Qiao and his men walked at a fast pace. Linwin and Quipu had learned slowly to match with the fast pace of their team leader but the new chaser who joined today was not ready to face this.


    He huffed and puffed and tried his best to reach them but could not. He was perspiring and also looking around. He was right at the rear and didn''t want to be left behind as the food of some fresh monster this early in the morning.


    His previous team and the team leader had apletely different attitude toward leveling or missions. They never focused on to necessarily getting a monster and hunting every day. Their first and foremost priority was to remain safe and to find a weak monster that was within their limits. Never reach near a monster which was attentive about its surrounding and always surprise attack. This way they gave it no chance to damage the team, but still they ended up with damage in the previous month.

 Chapter 67: Treasures And Snatchers: Level Three

    Chapter 67: Treasures And Snatchers: Level Three


    Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three


    "Why are you walking at a snail''s pace?" Linwin looked behind him and saw the level two chaser dragging his feet to match with them. If this was his best pace then he would be thrown out of the team soon by Qiao the team leader because he did not likezy team members.


    Today they will be hunting a level two monster and its habitat was in a little dangerous ce.


    The habitat was near theke. This was a sign that they were probably going to hunt in an underground ce. The part which was marked in the information provided was a ce located under the ground. And it was mentioned in the information that the monster was probably a water creature.


    It was one of the most dangerous type of assignments given to any level two chaser in the history. The monsters which had their element awaken from their birth were more difficult to hunt. These monsters were assigned to those chasers who had tested their potential in hunting certain monster and had certain special skills to offset the elements of these monsters. Such chasers were rare.


    The Guild has been keeping those chasers and monsters in a right ratio and only assigned one such mission in a week. But the wicked hunter was keen to make it a life-threatening hurdle for Qiao. Which was why he was assigned this mission.


    For the wicked hunter, even if Qiao died now, he would just choose another target for himself to be freed from the curse. But with the rate at which Qiao was growing, it would only be troublesome if he did not stop him now. He not only assigned him a dangerous mission but also a shady chaser who was here to make trouble for him.


    Unaware of the trap set by wicked hunter, Qiao was only following the direction which was stamped on the rustic paper.


    This shady chaser who had joined Qiao''s team was aware that this was his leader''s intentions. He was a sly character who immediately understood what he had to aplish when his leader pushed him from the team. Being aware that the newbie team was short on members, his chances of being admitted to them were high. His mission was to make this team crumble on its feet before they could achieve any height.


    Begging for a chance coupled with the timely warning of the wicked hunter, Qiao was almost forced to ept him in the team.


    "I am trying my best dude" the chaser answered to Linwin, catching his breath that was true he was trying hard to match with them.


    Linwin creased his brows and decided to keep an eye on this chaser. He did not get any good vibesing from him. Also, facing so many rude people and arrogant seniors, Linwin could not trust anyone other than brother Qiao.


    They were yet not aware of the trouble and surprise that were awaiting their team.


    The wicked hunter had given them a mission which didn''t belong to this Guild. It was from another Guild and another team was assigned to this mission today. The one who was leading the team was a level three chaser with a strong backing of his family of traders.


    He has three team members and they were all experienced in hunting rare element type awakened monsters of lower level.


    The previous whole week they had been resting, healing from the damage done by a monster of fire element. No matter how efficiently a chaser led his team and the hunt, the damage received was inevitable in this kind of hunting.


    Soon the area around them started to appear damp. This signaled that they were nearing towards theke with every step now. Now they had to move a little cautiously and attentively, aware of their steps and surroundings because the light source was bing sparse.


    The hanging vines from the trees coupled with the uneven path they followed on, it way was difficult to pass through. Qiao could see that if they were to follow this rough direction and arrive at their destination, following this path to return would be quite difficult. This was because the paths were getting too confusing with every step they took forward.


    Quipu who was following silently was clearly scrutinizing the direction where they were heading to and the ce around them. ording to his knowledge about the monsters and their habitat, this path was not a good sign nor would it end up well. He was aware of almost all the monsters of level one to level three and their habitats since he was only given guidance about these monsters. He was not aware about the rare type of monsters but due to his obtained knowledge he could that this ce was dangerous.


    "Brother Qiao, considering our present situation I don''t think we can hunt a level three monster." Looking at the surrounding he felt that perhaps the reception man had given them a mission to hunt level three monster.


    Qiao heard this and shook his head, "But the written paper clearly tells it''s a level two monster assigned by the Guild." He once again confirmed by looking at the certain words which he could understand.


    Quipu listened to him, yet still he was not sure about their circumstances.


    "Brother Qiao I am not sure but we have to be careful as this is one of the rarely adventured ces of the lower part of the forest. There is an instinctual feeling that this ce is more dangerous than it appears to be." he talked about his instinct and what was running on his mind.


    Qiao listened to him and took his words seriously. So he stopped and asked, "Are you implying that it may possible" he left the sentence iplete because they were now under the ground and could listen to the dripping of water. Their voice also echoed more than it should and he immediately became aware and closed his mouth. They didn''t want to alert the monster on any ount.

 Chapter 68: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (2)

    Chapter 68: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (2)


    Treasures And Snatchers: Level Three (part 2)


    "If your observation is correct, then we must be on a higher alert and check around before we reach the monster," Qiao carefully looked around and spoke in a light voice.


    They were not in a pressing matter to hunt a level three no matter what. They could skip this mission and chose another ording to their team''s preferences. Only quests were supposed to be strictly followed in this Guild. Not the missions. The first priority was to keep thebined strength of the team intact and keep in mind to survive before anything else.


    Moreover, the signs around this area also showed that it was apletely different monster type. Something they had no experience dealing with.


    The others nodded and slowly advanced, not directly toward the source ofke or theke itself but to the opposite direction. If the monster was around theke they would be able to spot it from afar.


    ....


    The other team had theplete information about the monster and also knew perfectly where they could find it at this hour of the day.


    "This time it is a water element monster so we won''t be in much danger of fatal attacks perhaps but be careful. I sensed another team in the surrounding and perhaps they have alsoe to hunt this beast of water. Keep in mind the spoils from this monster mean a lot so no matter how hard and how far we need to chase them, don''t get scared to do it," the young team leader strictly warned his team members.


    He was from a strong family of traders and hadplete sources to fend off low level hunters and weaklings. Those who knew him won''t dare toe in his way but those who were ignorant needed to be given a direct punch on their faces to make them aware of their ce.


    "It will be fun to step on these weaklings then," his team members got excited to hear that there was another team in this undergroundke.


    They had done the same with many other teams because being from the reputed families of hunters and traders was a mark in itself and they could act ording to their whim.


    A few momentster they happened to spot the monster. It was near theke and it seemed to be ready to step into and dive in theke. But as soon as it sensed the chasers, it got alert. The team was not trying to be secretive either they strutted forward and came in front to attack first.


    They wanted to show by attacking first that this was now their prey and the team who was hiding in the shade should not dare to have any other ideas and just go back silently. That would be in their favor.


    "It''s a peak level two, so we should be a bit more careful," the team leader reminded them. They were already very well acquainted with the special trait of the element monster. They were usually stronger than normal monsters and their levels did not reflect theirplete strength whenpared tomon monsters. Their attacks also utilized their elemental trait against enemies like chasers and other monsters.


    Qiao and his team members had reached a ce from where they could easily take a look at what was going on. There was already a team who had started to attack the monster and they seemed to not care about anything else.


    As soon as Quipu observed the monster, he immediately ced his hand on his mouth. He was about to shout with excitement. Though he had never happened to personally encounter an elemental monster but he has heard about them very well. And by looking at the monster in front of them, he was sure that it was of water element.


    "What are surprised about?" Qiao asked. When he saw another team he was thinking to go back and find another hunt, but from the reaction of his team members he got a little puzzled.


    His first priority was to definitely leave this monster for this team because the forest did notck in monsters. He didn''t meant to create enemies at every step and increase trouble for himself.


    "This monster is a water element type" Quipu tried his best to not sound high and stifle his tone. Still it was apparent that the monster was equal to a treasure in his eyes which were wide opened with eagerness.


    Qiao still did not exactly understand what was so great about that so, "What is special about these element type?" he asked in low voice.


    "The element types are best in every way. For example, every attack youunch would give you more experience than amon monster. Also, their spoils are called treasures ording to the traders. Chasers who are willing to risk and hunt down these elemental types are given backing by these traders. This is a great scenario for any hunter." he exined eagerly.


    Qiao might have ignored the situation, but the mention of double experience caught his attention. He was looking toward the team and the monster with keen eyes. A chance to get double experience and moreover spoils which could be taken as treasure. He needed a level high weapon soon and for this if he tried to stockpile all his spoils for who two months without missing a day then he might be able to buy a level five weapon. But this monster and the hunt could provide both the goodies so what if there was another team, he was assigned this mission, right?


    "Though the perks seem great but" Qiao murmured after observing the monster for some time. This monster was element type and what if they did not have the capacity to face it and lost miserably? He thought to himself.


    "Team leader, those guys are still here and eyeing the monster. We thought that they would leave but they did not," a team member who was keeping a vignt eye, spoke.


    "They can eye the hunt from afar as long as they don''t interfere" the team leader chuckled.


    "I am going to steal this hunt" Qiao announced. He could see the other side was not bothered by their presence which meant they were sure that the second team would leave. It was obvious by looking at their indifference.

 Chapter 69: Treasure and Snatchers: Level Three (3)

    Chapter 69: Treasure and Snatchers: Level Three (3)


    Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (part 3)


    He was going to steal the hunt right from their hands as the temptation of experience points already surpassed most of the dangers out there. With experience points the hunters got strength and power so Qiao could face his enemies with the increasing power, right. He was trying to persuade himself this way before the action.


    "Is the team leader dumb? Can''t he see us? Is he trying to challenge our spot for this hunt?" one of the team members of the superior team saw the other teaming out from their hiding position.


    Thest question was pointing towards a fact that was known as the spot challenge among the teams. If more than one team happened toy im for a monster hunt, they were free to challenge the other team for the spot. It was legal and whoever lost it would be the one giving up his right to hunt that monster.


    But spot challenge was not a rule that was widely known among low level guilds. Hearing his teammate speak like that, the team leader turned and sure enough Qiao was bringing his men toward them.


    Until now they had not made any move on the monster and the beast was under theke currently.


    "Hey you! Did you forget the way out of this ce?" the team leader pointed his sharp sword toward Qiao and asked. He could only find sich a pathetic excuse for this beggar team. And to him they were indeed a beggar team as from their clothing to their appearance they seemed no better.


    Being from the rich families, his team was wearing the most suitable armor clothing for this hunt with better looking weapons. The team leader, young hunter Zura was the son of one of the richest traders of the Middletown market. The trader wanted to train his son into the rare type hunter of monster hunting because it could increase their wealth and the connections with the other powerful hunters.


    So Zura had received training and guidance in this field for a good time and was haughty and arrogant.


    "I havee here for the hunt, you on the other hand, do tell me what you are here for?" Qiao inly spoke as if they were not here for stealing their hunt but on a pic and bothering him.


    "You! You not only act shrewd but you have the guts to make me furious. Do you understand the consequences your words can bring about for yourself?" Zura warned.


    "I never decide anything blindly." Qiao shrugged, but inside his head he was thinking to just run away if things turned out against them in the end.


    "Does it mean that you are challenging our spot for this hunt?" Zura stamped his feet on the ground. Qiao heard him say this and looked toward Quipu who shook his head indicating that he also don''t know about this spot challenge.


    "Sure then, if you are willing to die at my hands then I will make sure to let you die instantly." Zura brought up his weapon and walked forward.


    The spot challenge was fought between team leaders and whoever lost would leave with his team and give up on the hunt. Now it was a question of the guts whether Zura deserved to lead the sharp team under his orders in the future.


    Qiao also stepped ahead to face him. If it was about to fight between team leaders then he could try it out. "You are the only one until now who dared to challenge my spot for the hunt and you will regret it. I will spread your posters in the Middletown iming that you are a loser. I am going to win but the grudge would never end between us, keep it in mind." Zura pointed his finger toward him as if wanted to win a threat war.


    Qiao was shocked to hear him say this out aloud. ''Who is this child to keep a long-term grudge despite having confidence that he could win?''


    It meant that he was going to keep the enmity no matter what result came out. If so, then there was no reason for Qiao to go easy on him. Facing such a petty person, it was best to crush them hard.


    Both were now facing each other and the team members were standing away awaiting the oue of the fight.


    Zura saw the weird looking weapon in the hands of the man and couldn''t held with his brows twitching. If he was not mistaken, this weapon was an ancient piece ced in one of the shops under his Family Traders and it was not offered as a weapon for sale.


    Both brought up their weapons and the ded sword shined with the water rippling in theke.


    They rushed forward as their weapons met.


    Qiao had the shapeless weapon as his mark so he could stop the sword in the middle by bringing in his weapon with using the edges wavy crisscross. Zura was boiling with the fact that he had to face a beggar. Should he rather be killing instead of defeating? He asked to himself and there was a sharp light flickering in his eyes.


    If he killed this beggar, no one was going to ask anything.


    "Where did you get this armor? I also wanted to buy one." Qiao saw the team leader silently gritting his teeth and using his strength to bend down his weapon and asked. He would like to have an armor as well when he got prosperous with the treasures. It would look nice on him and would be an extra cover against the monsters.


    "Huh, you better not dream of something you could not get." Zuraughed and put a little more strength to avail a chance to throw Qiao on the ground. But Qiao himself bent in a way that was little unpredictable for few moments because Zura was not expecting the beggar to be experienced.

 Chapter 70: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (4)

    Chapter 70: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (4)


    Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (part 4)


    Zura was not expecting his opponent to be tricky. The wavy move along with the weird weapon both moved with a strong force against him. To be precise, it was evident that Qiao was well learned or sharp in context to face such brawls beforehand. Should he call him an equal opponent? Whatever it is, Zura could not digest this equality between a beggar and rich, so he furiously made a move only to end up failing.


    "If you have do not have the means to face someone, you shouldn''t dream to take the hunt. You should know your arrogance is not going to make you win." Qiao voiced in a way which was enough to boil the blood of opponent. He was instigating him to lead him to make mistakes.


    "You stop your loose tongue or else I will tell you what is real arrogance." And sure enough, Zura could not help but get riled up. he gritted his teeth and shouted back at Qiao.


    "Work hard, you rich brat or your father is going to regret having bred such a son." Qiao punched with one more trash nonsense. He felt it was easier when facing young chasers like him by making them lose their cool. And as expected he could see ws in this guys moves now.


    "There is only one thing and that is that the hunt won''t be yours." Zura answered back. He was greatly annoyed at the words of this beggar. "Believe it or not, you are the one going to lose," with a direct attack after getting an opening, Zura was forced back and fell on the ground.


    He didn''t stand up though as he was not injured much. He had decided to deal with this brat in a twisted manner. First, he would let him feast on the hunt for the time being. Later they would be tired and hurt afterpleting the hunt, when he would teach them a listen.


    His team was not displeased to see that he intentionally gave up as they knew that treacherous mind of Zura was nning something else.


    Their team left soon after that. Quipu and the others were amazed how at skilfully Qiao defeated the arrogant chaser. But they could also tell something was wrong from the expression with which that had left right now. They could guess something was awaiting in the future.


    "Brother, we''ll see them when they woulde to bother uster. For now, this is your win." Linwin patted him on the shoulders.


    "Indeed, but the main problem right now is not their grudge but the fact that the monster might be more dangerous for our hunt. If any of you worked without coboration or did not follow my orders it would turn to be extremely difficult. We are sure to lose and if perhaps if I remained alive I will definitely drag the one responsible for our loss toward the hell with me." Qiao strictly warned them especially the new team member who seemed to be indifferent.


    He was sent in this team only to make the team quarrel each other or intentionally let the monster harm them. If not so, he was to n something cruder. Qiao was cautious against him.


    The water started to ripple furiously in theke because the monster was nowing on to the surface for breathing.


    "Everyone get ready, if the monster happens to be more powerful than our expectations then we will leave in a hurry. Keep that in mind."


    They were not big hunters with sources or having high grade weapons so running for life was a choice they should avail in the time of trouble. Though he gave them option but inside his head there was no option for running for him. If he let himself fear this once then he should forget to save his younger brother. Fear cannot stop him nor the people who gave threat of grudges. He knew one day he would settle all those grudges and the people.


    The water sshed around when the monster appeared on surface. It was water type level three dragon with a shining pearl on its head. The only thing which was noticeable for all was the dragon''s fast reaction to the hunters. It immediately dived in the water and swam to the depths ofke.


    The team saw this and speechlessly looked at each other. If the dragon was going to hide in the depths ofke how they were supposed to hunt it. Qiao was also thinking the same.


    "We can wait till the dragones at the surface for breathing again and then n." Almost all such monsters of the water reach the surface of the water for many times a day to take breathing. That was true, even though dragon knew the hunters waiting there it still need air for life.


    "Till then get ready and be vignt as we won''t be having much chances." This specific water dragones at the surface every time after an hour or so they might not be having much chances. Moreover, the fast speed of dragon was also a challenge for them.


    "Sure, we''ll put our full efforts." Linwin and Quipu both spoke in unison while the new team member only nodded. Qiao was starting to feel something off about this person as time passed. It seemed as though he was not here to help them hunt or be a member of their team but was instead seeking trouble.


    Linwin was also keeping eyes at him.


    Finally, after waiting an hour, there were signs that the dragon was reaching to the surface.


    "Get ready." Qiao reminded. There was visible tension in them. They didn''t know from which part of theke the dragon would show up so they spread to be able to leave a single attack on it.


    They changed their positions.


    Why Zura left was also apelling fact that the hunters need to have at least an aqua pearl which was used by hunters for hunting water type monsters. It easily can let a hunter live under the water for at least half an hour. It was one of the rarest Stone and the water type monsters which could bear such stones were scarce, this was the reason that a special team of rich chasers was given this mission in their guild.


    Zura was waiting from afar for this team to end up in failure. Then he would not only hunt the monster but also that specific beggar who was audacious and ignorant.

 Chapter 71: Treasure and Snatchers: Level Three (5)

    Chapter 71: Treasure and Snatchers: Level Three (5)


    Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (part 5)


    No use waiting for opportunity: Earn it or snatch it no way round.


    At the outer side, Zura and his team were waiting for this team to ept defeat or get killed. They had no reason to believe that this team would be able to sessfully hunt this monster. They were not wearing any armours, they had no means to escape back if anyone of them fell in the deepke, and they knew no way to lure the monster.


    "Does it mean we will have to wait in line for a hunt now?" one of the team member mocked. The others understood his meaning but kept quiet. The team leader was already boiling with shame. "I want to see him falling in the pool with humiliation when defeated by the water dragon and shouting for help in the middle of theke." Zura held his sword angrily and spoke.


    "Let''s wait and see when he would shout for help then." The team member shrugged his shoulders and Zura at the side nced at him. This team member did not belong to an equally rich trader family and only had a few shops in the Middletown. He was not pleased at this mocking behaviour this person showed and definitely he would not let it go. He gestured to the other team member and he nodded. It was easy to teach him lesson but not directly.


    In the underground, the dragon came on surface and pretty sure it chose a different ce for jumping in the air as predicted by Qiao. Theke was deep but it''s radius was not bigger enough which can be used as advantage if the hunter happened to be smart.


    Qiao was observing all the aspects which could help with this hunt and the most crucial was theke itself. As their were fewer chance of the dragon to reach on surface, it meant every chance should be considered a golden opportunity.


    The dragon could still see the team there and hurried to dive again. Qiao ran fast and then jumped over from theke. The others won''t take risk because they had no urgent reason to look for death face to face. But Qiao counted every day as precious as some treasure. As each day passed, he felt the need to level up and save his brother. So other kind of fears counted as nothing in front of him nor the grudges of some arrogant or rich hunters.


    Their aims don''t value much and their goals were simr to trash in front of him.


    His agility had improved with his level up and with the fact he had practiced it with force, so to jump over from one side of theke to the other was possible. Although it needed a vignce and urate observation and he believed he could do it. The previous whole hour he was not sitting idle like his team. He was leading this team but could not use them for his own aim. If he wanted to fight for his aim, he has to put in extra effort.


    The dragon was about to dive again when Qiao jumped. This once he nned to use the sharp edges of his weapon and the purpose was to injure the monster. If it got injured gravely then it cannot choose to dive in the depths of theke for long.


    The water would be dangerous for bleeding injuries. Linwin and Quipu gasped with horror. They had strong believe in this brother but they never thought that he would risk this way. But this was an opportunity as the dragon was not ready for someone to suddenly attack from a position where it appeared for breathing.


    Qiao almost jumped through the air and his weapon was able to reach the back of the dragon when it was ready to dive again and the weapon was barely able to scratch the skin. As fast as he attacked, Qiao had to let it go. He made it on the other edge with the help of Linwin. The n was not as sessful as it should be which meant he had to think of another way without leaving any room for his own safety.


    The dragon was not much injured and can stay in the depth for another hour. Qiao got wet in struggle to crawl up with the help. He gulped a breath and looked around. He cannot sit still and wait another opportunity to waste like this one.


    There were hanging vines of unknown nts here which he noticed.


    "Quipu, get the help of new member and cut a longer vine, make sure it should not be defected from any part and prepare it to be able to bear the burden of a man." He ordered Quipu and he immediately leap to finish his task.


    "Linwin, get ready with your muscles to pull me out of the water if needed. Just throw the vine toward me when I shout and don''t bezy if you want to see me alive." Qiao patted his shoulders and showed that he was trusting him now for his life.


    Linwin patted his chest, "Brother, I will not spare any ounce of my strength but what is the n?" he asked out of curiosity.


    "There is not a n actually, it is based on luck and our coboration in this hunt." he chuckled. One could see that he was facing theke and slightly pointing few things randomly but he was sneaking toward the new member whose eyes were wandering like a guilty person. Qiao cannot tell immediately why he was behaving this way because he himself wanted to focus on the hunt.


    The new member found a chance when Quipu was busy in choosing the best vine, as he used a small dagger and slightly made many small cuts in a chosen longer vine. He could somehow understood why Qiao ordered to collect them.

 Chapter 72: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (6)

    Chapter 72: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (6)


    Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (part 6)


    The hour was at the end and the water showed the signs again that the monster was reaching on surface. "Linwin, when you throw the vine toward me, make sure it is reaching at the right spot. Quipu, you will have to bother yourself in guarding the path of the underground, I feel the previous team did not leave." Qiao instructed and then critically examined as to which part of the surface the monster would choose.


    The monster had chosen a right one this time but it was wrong one for Qiao. If it had chosen this one before Qiao might have seeded. Sighing Qiao shook his head as he cannot change his n again. The monster was well aware about the specific hunter so it made sure to not wander on surface for long. Qiao strongly held his weapon and jumped directly toward the monster taking a deep breath in case he fell in theke.


    The attack was simple and just at the moment Qiao felt that the monster won''t be giving enough time, he was already riding on its back. Before it could bring the mouth up for breath, two straightaway weapon attacks fell on its back. This time the wounds were deep and just in a moment the monster was forced to return back on surface. Qiao shouted and Linwin threw the vine which reached right in his hand.


    The water dragon havocked in theke due to its severe wounds. Linwin was frightened to see this, as Qiao was also in theke and trying toe out, he pulled the vine to make it hurry up and bring back brother Qiao. At that moment, the weakened vine made a sound of breaking apart from three parts. Linwin got more frightened and rmed as well as he furiously looked toward the new member who was standing idly. There was no doubt that he tempered the strong vine.


    Qiao also got worried to see that the vine had broken up before he coulde out of theke. The monster also saw the hunter struggling in the water and it was already furious. It rushed toward the hunter to tear him apart. This way the others would get frighten and leave the surrounding. And this way the monster coulde out of theke until it''s ripped skin could mend.


    Now the situation was a lot more dangerous for Qiao. If he kept his focus to leave the water, the monster would attack and kill him immediately and if he chose to fend off the attack of monster, he has to let go the vine. There was not a second of moment for him to decide when the monster was already approaching his head.


    He let go the vine and faced the monster, moving his legs to not get drowned. The monster saw the brutal hunter and its eyes glistened with more fury. The matter to leave water and stay on the dry ground was thrown back until this fatal hunter was chasing without dy.


    The monster made a whirlpool around Qiao and slowly its body captured the hunter in the grip. Qiao was not ready for this. He has read stories of monsters killing the human this way in theic books. It was really surprising that he himself would face such a thing which was only imaginary in his own world.


    Thankfully he knew how the heroes managed to save themselves in such situations. Before the monster could squeeze him and make mince-meat he had to kill or attack at least. The weapon was also in his strong grip but Qiao was losing his breath too. He used up all his energy to pull the weapon and pierced through the skin. The monster loosened its grip but started to drag him down with it.


    Linwin was horrified when he saw brother Qiao beginning to fall into the depths of theke. Hebined many vines hastily and threw it in theke shouting his name again and again.


    At that moment, Qiao saw the pearl on the head of the monster but has no strength to get it. Then the pearl shined and broke in three and started floating upward. As Qiao saw this wonder happening, his mouth opened forgetting that he was in the water.


    He struggled with his legs and picked the pearls immediately. The pearls lost their shine as soon as he touched. These pearls could sense living and only shine when they were not in the possession of living being. And then the edge of the vine fell near him and he picked it and pulled to let Linwin know that he was there.


    Linwin was thrilled and happy that it worked, quickly he pulled the vine as fast as he could. The knots might not be as strong so he has lesser time. He turned around to ask Quipu to help too. They pulled him out of the water before he could lose senses. Qiao hid the pearls carefully as he knew he was not in a good condition anymore.


    Both barely brought him out and he fell unconscious due tock of breathing and also struggling in theke. From his condition anyone could tell that he barely escaped death so there was no reason to believe that he has gotten anything from this hunt.


    Linwin and Quipu held him and brought him out of the underground forestke. Outside the team who was waiting to snatch saw the condition of this beggar team and shook their heads. They went inside believing that monster was still alive.


    Since most of the battle took ce in the depth, so the water was not much bloody. "It seems, that beggar was able to injure the dragon, I have a high tolerance in the water so I will take a look." Zura spoke and jumped.


    Meanwhile Qiao was taken back by his men towards the guild.

 Chapter 73: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (7)

    Chapter 73: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (7)


    Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (part 7)


    As Zura and his team got ready to finish off the dragon, they could not find the dragon at first. But sometimeter, the body came above the water surface, floating lightly. There was no more pearl on the head which meant either the pearl fell into the depths or the beggars took it. Since he was sure which was it, he regretted to let the other team take the hunt. It was a treasure which his father had asked to get at any cost but he failed.


    He brought back his team to tell his father. Inside one of the biggest shops, an old man was sitting with a stern expression painted on his face. Zura was standing in front of him. The air was grim and the attendants of the shop were standing away in a corner. The master was angry and they didn''t want to offend him for any reason.


    "You did not put all your effort in this hunt, so don''te back with these excuses. Are you a child that needs me to remind you how our business work?" his angry voice resounded as if the sky was about to fell on all those who heard.


    Zura stepped back in scare, as he did not know that his father has already made ns for this treasure. He knew that his father had connections with the level eight hunter of High Town and also has understanding why they were considered powerful, strong and prosperous. The level eight hunter always gave them huge amount of benefits in return of treasures and also the other traders had some notion of their acquaintance with powerful hunter.


    "Father, forgive me for this once." Zura fell on his knees.


    His father turned his head away and spoke, "There is no choice, you have to find out the pearl or the hunter wille tomorrow and destroy all our business as well as us." The workers of the shop heard this and their legs started trembling with the fear.


    "If I had not made a deal with him then it would be fine, but I informed him as soon as the guild found out about the rare monster and I specifically sent your team to avoid any trouble of trading with other teams." The old man waved his hand, he knew consequences if he tried to excuse with the hunter.


    Zura stood up after his father gestured him to leave. He has to make another trip and search in theke. He gathered his team members and walked out of the Middletown. Someone stopped him when he was about to enter in the forest. The man was the same team member who joined Qiao''s team today morning.


    "Wait Zura." he voiced from afar. After sending off others in his team with an excuse he returned to meet this rich hunter. He was experienced and knew how those traders work and since Zura has background of traders, he must be worried at this time.


    Zura stopped and tried to remember who this man was. "You were in that beggar team, why are you here?" he inly asked.


    "Indeed, and I know that you are going to search for the treasure but you won''t find it in theke." he confidently spoke. Zura scrutinized him from head to toe and asked, "How are you this sure? Did your team get it? If yes then why you are here to tell us?" He asked several questions because he has no time to waste for query session.


    "Our team leader is too mischievous and sharp, he perhaps got the treasure and to avoid our share in it, he pretended that he did not get any. I am sure you can get it from him." the man spoke not forgetting to remind his share.


    "How can you be so sure?" Zura cannot believe someone who was disloyal with his own team. He was distrustful of him as well.


    In the Guild:


    Qiao woke up after some time, his number of attacks at the monster in desperation allowed him to live again or else he would have been dead by now. Linwin and Quipu were sitting at both sides with worried faces.


    "Brother Qiao," Linwin jumped with excitement when he saw that Qiao finally woke up.


    "I am better and alive because of you." Qiao patted his shoulders.


    "Brother there is something which was troubling me, I strongly feel that the new team member tempered the vine intentionally and I wanted to teach him lesson." he spoke with anger when he remembered the sneaky actions of him.


    "Sure we will look into it but for now we have to discuss what is more important." Qiao spoke in low voice though they were in the lodge but still it was worrisome even if the walls heard.


    "What is it brother?" Quipu asked. When they''re leaving he clearly felt the presence of other team but they did not bother them at that time.


    "There are three pearls instead one so I am thinking to divide among ourself rather than letting the new member know about it because he does not seem to have good intentions. What is your opinion?" Qiao asked. They had earned each other''s trust after facing a lot of problems valiantly and none of them backed down when they were surrounded by enemies.


    "I was thinking the same, and I am highly suspicious about his intentions of joining the team." Quipu shared his concern.


    "Then it is decided." Qiao brought out three pearls from his inner sleeve and divided one for each.


    "Remember, we cannot let anyone know about it until we are able to know how precious these pearls are, or how they can be useful for us." He advised. There were lesser information about normal treasures and about rare one there was naught information especially for those in low level Guilds as they have nothing to share for this level of confidential piece of information.


    "Sure brother, we will keep in mind but keeping along all time is impossible. It would be better if we try to buy that expensive booklet which contains all kind of information of treasures." Quipu suggested and both nodded. The new team member was handed the responsibility to bring Qiao out of the Guild so he walked back to do his task.

 Chapter 74: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (8)

    Chapter 74: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (8)


    Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (part 8)


    Those monster who were rare and bear attribute qualities were rarest in this specific part of the continent and those who could be find in second or third continent were insanely powerful for hunting so when a rare monster was spotted here, the Guilds and the traders would fight for it no matter what.


    The high-level hunters were their biggest source of trading in the Middletown so they don''t want to displease them at any cost.


    Qiao and his team decided to wander in the market and see if they could find an informative booklet.


    "It will be best if we go and take a look today, tomorrow we will be busy whole day in hunting so it won''t be convenient." Linwin added, he was excited to learn more about those things which they usually got as spoils.


    "Wait, if we do find the booklet it surely would be expensive. So how we are going to pay for it?" Quipu stopped them and asked. His nature was more of practical type and he usually kept note of things which Qiao rarely speak about.


    Why Qiao never bother to speak about transaction matters because he had little to no interest in umting abundant wealth and show off. If it were like that then he would not have used his spoils and let Linwin buy a weapon of his choice.


    Linwin also had different than usual personality. He was enthusiastic about learning new things, increasing levels and follow the orders of brother Qiao in all situations no matter if his own life was in danger. It has been a whole three months since he left his house. In the first two months he was bullied by senior chasers andter he met brother Qiao. His luck changed for better since then. After observing and judging his character, he strongly decided to follow him for the rest of his journey of levelling up.


    While Qiao has already different choices, for decisions he would still never ignore those two who were willing to walk with him with their trustable character. "Worry not, we will umte our leftover spoils and pay for the booklet." Qiao waved his hand. Both looked at him and nodded, indeed there was nothing to worry about.


    When they left the Guild, Qiao saw the new team member walking around, his premonition said that there was something amiss.


    So he faced Linwin and Quipu, "It is not that I am worried for anything nor can we just always chose to flee in danger or remain hidden thinking that the enemy is standing on the door. What I wanted to advise you both is that never ever disclose what you have and decide emotionally. Remember emotions are not going to work and can be misleading."


    He vaguely voiced and both tried to understand although it was perhaps too vague for them yet. Still they chose to follow.


    If the rich brat has not given up or the pearl which he got after reckless hunting has much more value than he could imagine, then he would be bothered any time soon. Now they were heading toward the Middletown market area and after the vague notion Linwin and Quipu were expecting some adventure or trouble.


    When they entered through the entrance gate, they were weed by crowds of customers. It seemed today was a special day for shopping for various weapons or stuff. Their team asked many wanderers and shops but none had that booklet and like that they reached thest shop which was one of the oldest shop perhaps in the Middletown. Many old wanderers suggested to visit this shop so they were here. Before they enter in the shop, they were stopped by angry Zura.


    He was following them from the very moment they entered in the market but chose to stay calm until he knows what they were doing here. And now that he has a clear understanding he stopped. There was no reason for them to look for such booklet unless they found something really precious and what could it be other than that pearl.


    Thinking this, he stopped them right away.


    "Hand it over to me silently, and I won''t harm you instead let you go and won''t keep the grudge anymore." He grimly warned. He was not alone here; his team was also ring at trio. They were sure to take it whatever means they have to use. But the problem and little surprise was standing behind, the new team member who was with them in the morning. Quite a fishy surprise at this moment.


    "What if I don''t?" despite taking care, the man was still sharp enough to find out that Qiao got the treasure. This means his purpose was never to be a part of their team. "Then you will be the biggest fool of this continent in my eyes, can''t you see there is no way around, can''t you see my whole team is here and also with just one wave I can bring all those workers from my bigger shops." His mocking and authoritative tone left a deep resounding.


    "So, this is how you built your business." Qiao also mocked him in the same tone. The matter of forcefully snatching treasures were never reported because chasers who cannot keep the treasure usually chose to handover to the Guilds and epted the better-quality weapons in return. They were less worried about future achievements when their present was under threat.


    Qiao was thinking about his future, near future actually. If a treasure was helpful in anyway, he won''t use it on petty things and keep for bigger hunting opportunities. So, he was unwilling to give up.


    "Shut up you beggar." Zura shouted and gestured his team to surround them and snatch it. This was what he was master at, he could show off his strength and then snatch whatever he thinks should be taken with force and no matter if he has to use his family name.

 Chapter 75: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (9)

    Chapter 75: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (9)


    Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (part 9)


    The whole team surrounded the three while those in the surroundings chose to disperse. Anyone could recognize Zura as the unruly son of the trader. His men seemed to be efficient in such kind of robbery and threatening. Qiao twitched his brows, this was going to be more troublesome in the Middletown.


    The man who moved to attack on the Qiao was strong and at the peak of level three or perhaps even level four, clearly aware of his opponent''s strength. Qiao was also not ignorant as today he was fortunate to hunt singlehandedly and his level boasted straight to the level three peak.


    So, there was no difficulty to face this man but it would not continue to be if this dragged on. They were equal to each other but after exchanging some blows Zura gestured his men to attack on the two others. Linwin and Quipu though they would never choose to back down but they were not match for their opponents. Within few moments their necks were under the tip of their swords.


    "Stop now or do you want my men to really harm your team?" Zura shouted at Qiao who was still fighting.


    Qiao turned and shook his head, he can''t lose both of them. His weapon fell to the floor and the man kicked him to bring him on his knees.


    "Now look at yourself, feeling humiliated yet?" Zuraughed. No one gave any response to it. The way Zura acted, it was clear who was being shameless. They were the one looking shameless for those who were witnessing from afar.


    "I pity if you could understand what is actual shame." Qiao snickered.


    "Shut up, search his clothes." He ordered one of his men angrily.


    At that moment, a man came forward but in a quick motion Qiao kicked him back. Then he threw the pearl he kept towards Zura and immediately turned to leave. Since he had decided that he would settle all his grudges sometimester, then he should have to wait for the time toe. All those who had bothered him and bullied should wait for the time being.


    At this moment, he would rather just act rational. Zura caught the pearl and examined it immediately without paying attention to the guy leaving. His main task was to retrieve this and he didn''t care for anything else. He could be sure this was the same pearl which was crowned on the head of the dragon. He nodded and waved his hand as they returned back and handed the pearl to the master.


    Apparently, he thought their problem was solved with this. But they were unaware that they had made a bigger problem for themselves in the future. And the name of the actual problem was Qiao. Qiao woulde one day and destroy the name of this trader''s familypletely.


    ...


    Linwin and Quipu had got some bruises in the fight, but nothing too fatal or severe.


    "So, are we going to go back to the Guild or continue to look for the booklet?" Quipu ced his palm on his right cheek and spoke. He knew if Qiao chose to end this battle that meant he has some n in his mind.


    "Since we are here for booklet, we''ll buy it. At least our trip to Middletown should not go to waste." Qiao shrugged his shoulders and gestured at him to know whether he was alright.


    They then entered the old store situated at the end of market area. The book store was small but neatly organized and two men were standing to guard it''s entrance. They were not really weing as either of them had the same face expressions.


    "Wait here, you cannot enter in the bookstore, no one is allowed to make ruckus inside." One of them stopped the trio.


    "Senior, we are only here to take a look at the avable books and we don''t intend to make ruckus." Qiao cleared his throat and exined.


    "You don''t look prosperous and just got robbed off in front of us, we are not supposed to let you walk in." He refused to make a way for them.


    "Senior, we only want to ask few questions and if the price is high we wille back with the spoils in future." Linwin almost pleaded.


    To make another visit and bump in to the enemies perhaps can be taken as treat but to intentionally get bruised was definitely not their choice. "Alright go inside." He saw the innocent pleading face and let them enter the bookstore.


    The shelves inside were filled with ancient handwritten scripts and an old man was going through one of them sitting on the chair and sipping tea. Qiao and others bowed and greeted him,


    "Senior, we are looking for a specific booklet which contains all the information about the treasure of all grades. Can you help us?" Quipu spoke with all the respect and manners.


    "Oh, young man I like your manners so sit here while I will check if I have one." he dly answered.


    All those who were allowed to enter the bookstore should show the same manners else they would be thrown out with a single kick of the old man. He was a strong hunter and liked to collect all types of information in one ce after getting retired from hunting.


    A littleter, he came back with a booklet and spoke,


    "This one is the most authentic and little pricy book. If you are here only to take a look then you can pay a second grade spoil for one hour reading and if you wanted to buy then it might take fifteen spoils of first grade or seven spoils of second grade."


    Quipu looked at Qiao and he spilled out his pocket, Linwin also followed and Quipu did the same. They gathered all the spoils on the table of the bookstore and counted. There were nine grade one spoils and three grade two. Fortunately, they had just enough to meet the buying range. They looked toward the old man and he smiled. He only liked the way they spilled out their pockets. It was rare, as these days chasers don''t trust each other and they have no reason too. They are less likely to trust anyone.


    "Sigh, I wish youe again." he sat on the chair. Linwin misunderstood his words and hurriedly spoke. "Senior, we did not hide a single spoil and this is all we can pay." He pleaded just like before.


    "Young man take the booklet ande again if you need another type of information or script." the old man sipped on the tea and smiled.


    "Senior, thank you for your generosity." Qiao bowed and then came out of the bookstore. Now Quipu could read it and tell them about all those graded pearls.


    Qiao has also gotten some idea about his increasing strength after fighting with the peak level three chaser.

 Chapter 76: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (10)

    Chapter 76: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (10)


    Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (part 10)


    No one could tell that they were worried even a bit and had just gone through a wrecking event. Qiao was talking the same way as before as if nothing out of usual had happened. Linwin and Quipu were amazed at this, but they then focused on going through the book they had just gained. After reading from the booklet they were agape with surprise, still Qiao remained calm. He already had some previous idea that the pearl was really precious.


    "Brother, we will help you get back the pearl." Linwin patted his chest. He felt that after getting to know its value it was necessary to get it back.


    "No need, I have my own means to get back whatever belongs to me. Currently we should only focus on the increasing our demand of better hunting. Do you have any ns for the winter season?" he asked. Worrying for such matters of revenge can wait. If a turtle wanted to exact revenge from a crocodile, it should wait for the right time and umte better strength.


    Only then the revenge would be considered rational else one would end up being wronged again.


    "I wanted to visit my house for two months in the winter, I promised my mother that I wille once in a year and I can''t break my promise." Linwin spoke in low spirits.


    The hunters visit their houses in the winter because most of the monsters chose to hibernate or remain hidden underground during this period.


    The winter would begin in one month and they have limited time to save some spoils till then. Usually all those hunters or chasers who left their families behind visit them in the winter so that they could give them some savings for the whole next year. This way their families remain safe from starvation and they don''t have to worry for them.


    "My family will also be waiting for me, my old parents cannot work and my children are small, my wife would be facing tough times." Quipu also spoke his worry. "Then you both should work hard in hunting and at least Quipu should reach level four peak and Linwin you have to reach level three peak before the winter begins." Qiao spoke with the same lively spirits.


    He had nowhere to go and constantly felt that there was limited time for levelling up. The harsh winter would remain for two months. He was not going to wait for winter to end to resume his hunting. In these two months he will be traveling to the Hightown after reaching level five peak.


    If he could cross all the hurdles within the month and reach the Hightown then he will feel at ease. His journey with his two trustable friends would end after this month. He cannot stay and wait for them to carry the team along.


    For now, he was able to understand that there were many treasures which he could exchange for any kind of weapon from the book. "With the present pace we are sure to reach your estimated level." Quipu saw him silent so he added. From his observation he could tell that Qiao had bigger ambitions ahead.


    "Go and rest, from tomorrow we are going to hunt whatever and everything we can find." Taking mission from Guild can turn problematic too, they learned from today''s hunt.


    The day ended with their resolve of hunting increasing and bing more enthusiastic.


    ...


    In the evening, a strong wind blew and a shadownded in front of the traders'' shop. The old trader was waiting and had prepared the pouch in advance. He bowed and handed the pouch to the mysterious shadow and he disappeared again.


    But he would return when he would happen to see and examine the pearl. The actual pearl had broken into three pieces when the dragon was hunted down and the single pearl was iplete without other two parts.


    The clouds of dangers would soon descend down as soon as the senior hunter find out it.


    Till then the things apparently can remain superficially peaceful, but it would not be when Linwin and Quipu were stopped by this human monster senior.


    ..


    The senior teams in the Guild soon heard the rumors about the recently top ranked team suffering a loss. It was actually the member who joined Qiao''s who on purpose spread the news about how that grade one team was robbed off in the Middletown and how the sharp Qiao was unable to do anything against that.


    Those who were waiting for such incident to ur were happy now. It slightly gave them a notion of some revenge which they were nning.


    The Guild has nothing to do with such rumours. If the team leader wanted to report then they might look into it but Qiao had no reason to drag the matter when he has already nning to exact revenge sometimeter.


    Early morning, they woke up to follow their resolve. If Linwin and Quipu could not collect enough spoils their families would starve as before and every spoil meant a lot especially when they wanted to save them for their families.


    Qiao has listened to their concerns so he no more would ask them to waste the spoils on buying anything, even the new weapon. He could understand what it means to starve.


    From this he remembered his younger brother, in what kind of situation he was and how he was going to feed himself. He has few savings kept in the wooden box but how on Earth would the small boy save himself and live alone.


    It burdened his heart and his eyes got wet. Every moment felt a decade passed when we part away from the dear ones. The team left for the hunt; they were going to choose a different part of the forest where they could hunt level three monster.


    In the middle of the way, they stopped because someone seemed to have called after Qiao.

 Chapter 77: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (11)

    Chapter 77: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (11)


    Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (part 11)


    Two or three chasers were running madly and one of them happened to recognize Qiao. He was the team leader from the previous team of Qiao in thest Guild and had good acquaintance with Qiao. Currently he was running away from a strong team.


    They were hunting when a strong team appeared and attacked them. the monster they were hunting turned out to be a rare one. The team had waited and attacked at them when they were collecting spoils, they barely ran and one of them was severely injured by the opponent team.


    They don''t want the opponent team to snatch away the treasure which they got after life and death struggle. So the whole team was trying hard to cover the team leader from heavy attacks because the treasure was with him.


    They have to bear it or else hand over to the enemy team which was unfortunately from his Guild. This was usually restricted by Guild but for treasure the teams break such rules.


    Wealth has much power over everything and every rule and the present situation was clear evidence.


    When he saw Qiao, a hope flickered in him and he voiced him from afar. The trio looked toward the source of voice and recognized him as well. Before they could shorten the distance, the opponent team reached to them and started attacking brutally, they sure wanted to kill the already broken team and get the treasure.


    They were not worried that the Guild would know about it and take action because the treasure was worth taking any risk for. The winter was approaching and most of the teams in all the Guilds wanted to umte lot of wealth. Usually winters were not considered suitable for hunting especially for low level teams, chasers and Guilds.


    It was game of wealth and strength, powerful will remain to the end and the weaker would be killed halfway. They were already injured and cannot face a powerful team. "Hurry," Qiao voiced and both of his teammates followed him toward the fight.


    The weaker team was no more in a condition to sustain the fight any longer, it would directly affect their levels if the opponent team kept attacking. The opponent team was no more but a team of bullies, they were taking advantage of situation.


    When they saw another teaming, they were not sure whether they were also after the treasure or friends with the other team. The opponent team leader happened to recognize Qiao and got worried. His previous deeds were still rumouring in their Guild and he knew how fiercely this young man battled against others. He snatched the treasure from the injured chaser and ran away.


    Qiao clearly saw what was happening, so he gestured his friends to surround the other team, while he reached at the spot and red at the bully. For stronger enemies he could wait for revenge but the seasonal bullies can immediately take their share of humiliation and reckoning from him.


    "Qiao, he is running after taking our treasure." the injured team leader pointed and he nodded. The opponent team leader in turn gestured his team to handle these three as he himself fled toward Middletown. He had aplete team of six men and could easily stop Qiao from chasing.


    Qiao was unable to follow from behind as such and had to fight with those men. After getting rid of them he supported the team leader and asked, "Do you want to get back your treasure or let it go?" He was not reckless to decide this on his own as this mater belong to a Guild which has already kicked him out and if he created another ruckus, he might be banned from his own Guild.


    The reason was the rules of his present Guild, they strongly advise to not interfere in the matters of other Guilds. And if someoneined about any team involving in bothering the teams of other Guilds then they would not give another chance especially when someone from the other Guildined.


    "How can I abandon something I got risking my life?" he coughed up some blood and spoke. "Then wait and heal your injuries, we will chase him to the hell." Qiao patted his shoulders and encouraged. "Also send someone to see where he is heading, it will be easy to find his whereabouts."


    The team leader nodded, he was d that Qiao remained the same, helpful and trustable. It was another thing that he was fearless against enemies. After waiting an hour or two, they were ready to follow behind. "What do you think, where did he go?" Qiao asked from the team leader. He was experienced and can calcte where a chaser can go after stealing.


    "He would not have chosen to go to the Guild because Guild usually don''t pay the right amount in exchange, he might have gone to the Middletown and look for a better Silent Auction to sell off the treasure." the team leader deliberated over for some time and concluded in the end.


    "This means we can find him in the Middletown." Qiao remembered what happened yesterday. Still he chose to go with this old buddy. The distance from forest to the Middletown was one hour or so but they chose to run rather than walk. It would save time.


    The Silent Auction rendered services for those stealers who wanted to sale illegally but were eager to get the right amount of wealth in exchange. They kept some charges for the services but still it was more beneficial for treasure Snatchers.


    They could get rid of the treasure and obtain money too. What could be better than that. They did not have to worry about pursuit after they handed the stolen goods to these auctions ces.


    But the appearance of another team was unexpected and probably they were also after the treasure in their eyes so it was going to be more than two teams''s matter.

 Chapter 78: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (12)

    Chapter 78: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (12)


    Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (part 12)


    They soon reached the Middletown and as it was still early morning, the market was not fully opened yet. This meant they could easily find their target as he would not yet have had the chance to sell off the treasure. They spread and searched in a wide manner. They had to search all ces as even the shops which were not silent auctions could not be excluded.


    The famous traders ran a shady auction too after all businesses first and the reputationter.


    The team leader who had snatched the pearl was standing in front of the auction now. The manager of the auction saw someone standing there and immediately came outside to inquire. "Sir, how can I help you?" he bowed and asked.


    "I wanted to stand for auction for a treasure of mine," the snatcher spoke as if he had earned this treasure himself. The manager got happy to hear this and replied, "Sure, you can enter in the auction with your treasure." He weed him dly.


    "Stop right there." Qiao voiced from behind. The snatcher heard his voice and got baffled. The whole team immediately leapt toward him and stopped him from entering in the auction.


    "Hand it over or else don''t mind me breaking your legs." the team leader who was attacked by this snatcher shouted angrily.


    The snatcher wanted to run but someone blocked with his sword in his way,


    "There is no other way for you."


    One of the man gritted his teeth. The manager was looking at them and it was clear that soon they will be fighting for this treasure.


    For a very sessful auction the manager knew he would be given his share so he thought to bring the master here so that they could get treasure at any cost. This way he might be able to get a good share from it.


    Zura was also here in the auction at that moment and he was the son of the owner of the auction house. The manager rted what was going outside to him and the people sitting in the auction house were also curious. Zura came out when he heard about it being a treasure.


    The snatcher was facing the team leader and his men. Qiao was standing there but not entering into a fight. He wanted the opponent to surrender without making too much of a fuss now. As he was surrounded, he should understand that.


    Zura saw this fight and came wielding his sword so that he could instil some fear in those chasers who looked too pathetic. He was all too used to act unbridled that he did not take note of who all were present.


    He was strong and impressive from his appearance and watching him appear the team leader got worried. Such kind of people who had guts to run illegal business often side with the snatcher.


    "Do you wanted to get the treasure? Thene and defeat me?" he warned the team leader and he could only lowered his head. Qiao saw Zura and came to interrupt. "It seemed you are eager to get defeated everyday." His voice carried a certain threat which everyone hard.


    Zura saw this beggar again and only now noticed he was also present here. He could not help but feel as to why he was facing this beggar again and again. Since Qiao stood beside the team he could tell whom he was siding with so Zura immediately understood the situation. They already had a deep grudge and Zura was alone today, while this beggar was probably with his big team. He was in a disadvantage.


    "I don''t want to interfere in this private matter of these two teams." He waved his hand and went back. The manager saw this turning point and hurriedly follow after him. If the young master was not ready to interfere then who was he to interrupt between them.


    The snatcher could clearly see what had happened after Qiao faced the reputed Master Zura. He was stunned and knew that he was now cornered. Soon he was pinned down and thoroughly searched up, then the team leader got the treasure and let the snatcher run away. The matter was solved easily.


    "Brother Qiao, I will send you your share."


    He dly thanked him.


    "No need, I am going for hunt now already and brothers don''t need to return back the favour this way." Heughed and went back to the forest. This morning warm up incident expended up to three hours so now they needed to hurry for the hunt.


    Linwin and Quipu shrugged. They would expect the same behaviour from Qiao even after many years and they were sure now. The snatcher who was humiliated in front of the whole market left the Middletown to think a way how he should revenge for this humiliation.


    He collected his team and went back to the Guild. He showed his injured condition to the reception man and furiouslyined about the team of other Guild who not only snatched their treasure but beat them brutally. His team was grade one team in this lower rank Guild, so theint was taken seriously.


    The Guild sent someone to report to the concerned Guild as soon as possible. The reception man could not believe that a small team of three people actually beaten team of six people still they cannot neglect their rules.


    Surprise was waiting for Qiao when he returned after a sessful hunt and spoils. Linwin and Quipu were standing speechless. Their happiness of the hunt faded, if they were thrown out from this Guild, there was no other Guild where they could shelter.


    They were not worried for the experience token; they had paid for them so the Guild cannot im back but what about the shelter?


    They were supposed to save the spoils for their vacations and winter. But if they rented in the Middletown, they would go bankrupt in a true sense. Qiao heaved a sigh. He heard back on Earth, ''When you help someone get ready to face worst soon'' This wasing to prove to be the truth.

 Chapter 79: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (13)

    Chapter 79: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (13)


    Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (part 13)


    This was going to be tough. Their team was again kicked without letting them have a chance to exin the situation. All those teams who were frustrated at their defeat due to this new team celebrated over this. Now they were really happy. When Qiao was standing outside of the Guild, they surrounded him and started making fun of him.


    "The way you stole our ces, you deserve this humiliation. From now on you wait and if I ever see you in the forest, I will cut you into pieces and throw you in front of the monster which you want to hunt." someone voiced among the crowd and made some insulting gestures toward him.


    "Who do you think you are talking to? We have our weapons to let you learn some lessons of decency and manners." Linwin could not hold this insult. He was fuming with hatred. Qiao stopped him and patted his shoulders.


    "Oh, look at his dog who knows very well how to bark at others." Mostly leaders of various teams were surrounding them, they knew that if they tried to attack in front of the Guild, the stupid rules would hinder them but they can shout whatever way they want to insult this team.


    "There are only three main Guilds in the Middletown who could provide shelter and missions. Since you are kicked from this Guild, I pity that you might not be able to get into another one though." The first team''s leader spoke.


    Those Guilds were the one from where Qiao was kicked the first time. Then this second Guild which did not give him a single chance to exin and finally the third Guild was not open for everyone. Other than these Guilds, the other small Guilds were not suitable for someone aspiring for levelling up.


    There only option was to remain as a rogue team and hunt separately for levelling up. Bear all the expenses and face the harshness of the forest without a proper guidance. Still that won''t be an easy and graceful choice for their team.


    They broke forcefully through the circles of the bullies and walked toward the Middletown. They were again in simr situation but this time, there was no way back neither a way forward. Only a strong resolve and nothing else.


    One thing that they cannot let anyone bully them and force their seniority over them. "Brother Qiao, today I learned something." Linwin spoke in broken spirits. Qiao was brought back in his senses with his words. "What is it Linwin?"


    "Brother, I learned that if I wanted to move forward or be strong, I cannot rely on the circumstances or opportunity. I have to snatch a chance, stand strong against bullies and no matter who I am, I should not fear anything in the least." his voice slowly increased and his spirits returned back to normal.


    Qiao heard him and nodded. He was thinking about the present circumstances and ming himself for bringing trouble for those two who trusted him. He was not feeling good. He was not worried for himself; he could drag his life with his strong grit and drive but these two were supposed to umte their spoils for their families.


    But these words were enough to make him feel better. Both were learning from their experiences and in future no one can stop them from bing strong.


    "We will rent a small cottage of the lowest costs and as for the matter of saving spoils, we will make a visit to that old owner of the bookstore. I have a feeling that we could gain something there." Qiao suggested. Previously he had observed his behaviour and could conclude that he can be trusted for such matter.


    "Oh, that old man. He was indeed interesting and I would also like to meet him again." Quipu heard this suggestion and agreed. He did not speak anything about the incident just now and how they were going to stay in a cottage. About how they were going to hunt and face all those who were free now to capture them and make trouble for them.


    When they''re in the Guild, those teams cannot harm them openly but now that they were Guild-less which was equal to spending nights in the open forest or thrown in front of the monster of higher level anyone could do anything to them.


    "The Starglow Guild will be open after half a month for chasers to register through a small test." Quipu remembered a piece of information which he heard when sitting idly in the Guild hall.


    "They open this registration for those who want to keep hunting during winters and only ept those who are level four or above are epted." He shook his head because reaching level four might be possible but he was not avable for winter hunting.


    Qiao heard and spoke, "So it is decided now then. Our focus will be to hunt and umte as much spoils as we cannot bother about anything else." He ensured them that he had not forgotten the first priority.


    Though they were worried about the bullies but they had experience spending a night in the forest so they could tackle it too. They had already faced one of the worst fears of a hunter.


    There was nothing which could stop them anymore.


    .


    After asking around for information they finally reached the part where a number of cottages were built in line for the rogue hunters.


    The wooden nks were not in good condition but it was enough for spending night in peace. And a ce to shelter in the open. They could spend these few days this was and then find a recement if needed or they felt something off about the living. The threat of thieves cannot be neglected.


    They had already heard that prices were high so they did notin about it. Before evening they were able to rent a cottage though the owner was not friendly at all.

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    Chapter 80: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (14)


    Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (part 14)


    This was going to be a new beginning where they were responsible for their own life. Since they had not much spoils left with them currently, they chose to venture into the forest first and decided to meet the old man after the hunt.


    "Brother, I felt that someone was watching us the whole night yesterday night. Could it be true or is it just me bing overly concerned?" Linwin spoke before locking the door of the cottage and leaving. The cottage was not in a good condition but only a shelter for spending night and it was at the farthest part from the main market and central Middletown.


    "This is why chasers chose to live under the protection of Guilds where they could submit their spoils and rest at ease and sleep in calm. But here one of us needs to guard at every part of night to make sure no one robs us or snatches our weapons." Qiao had not been sleeping the whole night. He was trying to figure out what steps he should take in this situation. But obviously fighting with every thief was impossible. What if they were in huge numbers?


    They cannot take the risk and lose their experience points nor their spoils. These fifteen days were going to be a challenge for them. If Linwin and Quipu gathered enough spoils they would return back to downtown for minimum two months in advance. And Qiao would be left alone. He has decided to join a higher Guild to reach level five before the end of winter.


    With every level up, he could feel that the experience umtion demands also got higher. He cannot simply hunt and feel at ease with lower amount of points from easier hunts. Also Quipu had told him that after reaching level three peak, the lower region of the forest won''t be much effective for fast level ups.


    He has to venture alone to a better part of forest or take the help of a Guild. If he kept hunting lower level monsters despite reaching level four, he would soon feel frustrated because the level up would be worse than the snail''s pace. So in these fifteen days, his goal was to reach at least level four and then look for the Starglow Guilds recruitment test.


    "Keep your senses alert, we are now heading towards the forest." Qiao reminded them. This was their first day as rogue chasers so Qiao was extra cautious. Quipu also was well aware about the fate of rogue chasers so they were cautious.


    The arrogant and vicious teams of other Guilds cannot bother with the teams of their Guilds or the other Guilds but they were free to harm or chase the rogue teams without any sense of self justice. Those teams mostly look for rogue teams and then rob them off or show their strength by attacking them in the middle of the hunting.


    It was one of the favourite hobbies for the strong teams. Rogue teams were treated as the easiest huntpared to strong monsters. Their team especially had earned the anger of few strong teams so Qiao and his men had many threats lingering around them. Qiao on the other hand was thinking about all the stuff he was going to teach his team in these few days so that when they would part with, they will have enough experience for the various situations.


    If the world was more advanced here he would considered to tame a monster as his hunting partner. That would have been a beneficial scenario and would also allow him to spend nights in the forest with more ease. But because this world was limited with it''s knowledge and the current learning was limited too, he could only drag himself around to hunt or snatch the opportunity as said by Linwin earlier.


    For spoils, it only depends on luck whether the monster has a number of pearls or was only bearing one. If they seeded and no one came to bother them, then single spoils also count as precious stone but if they were chased then it would be burdensome to fight for a single stone.


    "Our priority is to find level two monster this time because even if we are surrounded by bulliester andnd in a precarious situation, we won''t regret at the final decision. Though I would prefer that we don''t let anyone rob us at any cost." Qiao spoke and both of them nodded.


    They were walking in the forest now. Today seemed a good day for hunting as most of the teams were already in the forest with their missions. They could hear voices of few chasers shouting for others to take action. It wasn''t easy to spot the teams hunting unless someone really wanted to look for them and not the monster.


    Level two monsters usually try to collect enough food for the winter hibernation or they look for the safest underground caves where they could spend a harsh winter. To look for a monster in the caves was dangerous unless the Guild sent a mission with necessary information.


    "Brother Qiao, my opinion is to move toward the caves for hunt, it would be safer rather than hunting in open. The monsters who chose to live in caves usually bear the qualities of living alone and not living with crowds so we can silently hunt and return back in the Middletown without other teams bothering us." Quipu gave his suggestion which seemed feasible for today. The day was clear and they could easily reach the dense part of the forest and look for caves.


    .


    Meantime, another level five hunter who was assigned a hidden mission led his team toward the opposite part of forest where bigger caves can be spotted easily. This mission was urgently given to this team after a senior surveyed the broken part of the forest. The senior spotted a strong monster which could bring trouble for newbies and lower level chasers.

 Chapter 81: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (15)

    Chapter 81: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (15)


    Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (part 15)


    "Sure, that will be better." Qiao epted the suggestion and they silently walked a different part of the forest. It was better to remain cautious as long as they could. Qiao was more alert because he remembered his first hunt was also in a cave and it was pretty horrible experience too.


    Since he wanted both his friends to collect spoils and save for their families, he was going to choose only a level two monster. He was at level three currently and level two monster could not give him much experience. Even if he hunted alone, he might get only fifty or such points which were not as appealing as the bigger number of points. So he would let both of them carry most of it. He himself was going to observe the cave and its surrounding.


    The ce where they chose to venture today was little different from the normal forest area. It seemed to be a broken part of forest where only a web of caves and rocky hills could be seen everywhere. The shady vines of unknown origin kept winding around in all the directions.


    The Middletown and surrounding forest has three big directions where chasers were directed for hunting ording to their levels. Teams were given permission by their Guilds for the specific direction while the rogue teams were free to choose, just that they were solely responsible for their choice.


    The winding vines seem denser and stranger. Only monsters could decide to hide in such ces. But the humans had to hunt them for their own safety and living, else all the ces would be monster territory and the humans would be cornered.


    "I have heard there are some ces in another continent where the humans are really in a cornered situation. They are at a constant war with the monsters to survive." Quipu spoke as they were clearing the path for entering the cave.


    "Is that true. Quipu? Where is this ce?" Qiao asked with interest.


    "My knowledge is limited in this regard. I hope to find out about it one day or buy a booklet about it from the old man." He shrugged his shoulders chuckling.


    It was after a long time that he showed such lively behaviour.


    "Then we''ll both spend our spoils for buying such a booklet." Qiao addedughing.


    He knew they would not be in contact with each other after separating and he himself don''t know the writtennguage of this world. But he was interested to know more about such ces and venture, one day he would definitely buy the booklet and request someone to read for him.


    Because he wished to collect as much knowledge as he could before taking the long journey to reach Hightown. They silently entered the cave they had chosen and observed. ording to the general information, this part of the forest was strictly under observation of strong hunters and as soon as a stronger or higher level monster appeared they would immediately hunt it down before it could reach Middletown and create ruckus or harm the lower level chasers.


    So, lower level chasers could rest assured that they won''t end up in front of level five or above monster. This was the responsibility of the stronger hunters of Middletown, to make sure the safety of all those living in Middletown and the Downtown''s people. The poption of hundred thousand people could only rely on these hunters for their safety and security.


    This part of the continent had peasants all over the in grounds, living their simple lives along with their families. Only a small poption joined in the hunting profession as mostly were afraid of monsters or they quit fast enough after experiencing the danger. Most werebelled as the Zero Soul''s Efficiency. Since people were conservative, they take the bravery exhibited by hunter as gifted or a granted thing which was in actuality learned with experience.


    The knowledge regarding secrets of hunters was limited to the stronger or those who have guts to face the danger. So anyone who joined a Guild or became a rogue chaser or hunter was brave enough to experience the truth between false belief and reality.


    .


    The cave was damp from inside and they could hear light snores of the monster.


    "You both should get ready now," Qiao walked ahead of them as he was strong and could face the monster if it suddenly attacked. The cave was not big nor was it too small, so they could expect that monster won''t be small either.


    They walked further as Linwin held his sword with a strong grip and got ready. Unfortunately, the cave was not smooth so that they could move without making a sound. The thick soil under their feet fell, creating a thumping sound and the monster got alert. Unlike the cave, the monster was not damp norzy, it''s reaction speed was a lot faster than they expected.


    Usually these monsters take chasers as intruders whom they could kick out of their territory with one attack so they actzily and without much fierceness right from the start. But this one seemed to be more at rm and alert.


    It was a level two ording to Quipu and its skin had strange scales which they had never seen before. The spaces between the scales were breathing out the sharp and small tentacles. This meant the monster was ready to use its defense but it had no eyes apparently. They were confused how it was going to see them.


    This was not a stupid question in this situation because if this monster used its body as sensors, then they would be done for to invite this trouble on themselves. The monster would bring about its whole body for attack or perhaps with those scales?


    Before they could find an answer properly, "Ah, be careful everyone," Qiao shouted and hurriedly bent to save from the attack of the monster.

 Chapter 82: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (16)

    Chapter 82: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (16)


    Treasures And Snatchers: Level Three (part 16)


    The situation was bad. The monster was using its scales for defence as well as sensors to avoid any mistake in targeting. It further even showered them with sharp scales, dropping an AOE attack on the team. They could only hurriedly fall on the ground to save themselves.


    Qiao was hit on the shoulder in this skirmish. As he tried to pull out the scale, he was thinking how he should let his team hunt this monster without bearing much damage. The monster was not small in size and to their disadvantage it was fast in its reaction. When it sensed that one of the chasers was hit, it immediately moved around to sense the presence of others and initiate another round of attacks.


    The scales seemed toxic, as Qiao could feel his shoulder burning with the toxins but he can''t scream out his pain right now. It would alert the monster. He gestured at both Linwin and Quipu to avoid the scales in every situation. He himself stood up to observe the cave and his surrounding to n how they were going to handle this situation.


    Qiao decided to guide them clearly and briefly, it would help them even if he fell unconscious, both were experienced now and can easily follow his guidance in any situation.


    Then he gestured at Linwin to crawl towards the monster and distract it with the long sword. As long as he could distract the monster, Quipu will be able to use the chains to make it fall on ground by strangling it''s legs. It took some time before they understood his gestures.


    Linwin and Quipu got ready to act upon his orders with his next gesture, their team if survived till level five would be considered most astounding team in the history of Middletown hunting.


    Qiao looked at the damp cave and thought for a while then he observed the monster critically. How he should use this cave in his advantage? The skin of the monster was not thick or strong. He also observed the scales but his eyes were blurring now. The time he took in giving orders his both teammates was enough for toxin to work on him.


    Qiao forcefully opened his eyes and looked toward Linwin who was going to follow his orders, his image was also getting blurry now. At that moment he was sure that the three-inch-long scales were meant to temporarily fend off the chasers. Almost all monsters learn with the time and develop a defence mechanism ording to their body capabilities.


    This monster might not have capability to produce poison like other dangerous monsters. If it had been poisonous then Qiao might have been dead by now. Quipu was also following the orders and slowly moving to find a better ce for wielding his chain. His target were the four legs of the monster and the damp ground will be used as advantage for pinning it down but it was considerably challenging.


    Qiao has to think a way to help them before passing out, as who knows when he will wake up after the toxin lost its effects. He crawled toward the dampest part of the cave and dug out the mud while taking support of the cave wall. He had his tattered clothes with him which he did not throw away after changing to the new ones. He umted enough amount which couldyer up on one side of the monster after it would be brought down by Quipu.


    Linwin and Quipu were almost there, they looked at each other and then toward Qiao, they could not understand what was happening to the team leader but they were supposed to follow his orders no matter what so Linwin used his sword from another part of the cave and neared the monster.


    He was closer but fast enough to fell backwards before the monster could again shower him with the scales. Quipu found this chance and wielded his chain and strangled the legs of the monster. At that moment, Qiao ran toward the monster with staggering steps andyered the mud on the specific upper abdomen part where the scales were ready to shower again but as soon as heyered it with the mud full clothe, the skin shrink back. Qiao shouted immediately, "Attack."


    Both Linwin and Quipu hurriedly started attacking the monster at whatever part they thought vital and made sure to react fast before the monster could again struggle to save itself. They recklessly attacked many times within few moments. When Qiao was done with his task, he fell unconscious on the ground. The monster was still alive so Quipu decided to keep it pinned down on the ground with the chain and asked Linwin to drag away team leader to a safe distance from the monster.


    Linwin hurried and supported Qiao away to a safe distance, he was worried to think what happened to brother Qiao. But the time was short, so he decided to kill the monster first. After he had checked the pulse and heaved a sigh of relief that brother Qiao was alive, he then went to help Quipu.


    The monster was unable to stand up but it could let the scales stop these chasers attacking it. That would be best time to run away and hide and heal somewhere in the forest. Linwin managed to barely escape the attack of scales while he was ready to stab the sword.


    Quipu used the small knives hanging on his chain to deeply cut the skin of the monster and then the monster fell on the ground lifeless. After the monster got killed, the skin part on it, which was showering around scales before let out many dark pearls. Seeing this scene, Linwin and Quipu were agape to see so many spoils with just one hunt.


    This hunt proved fruitful, Quipu was only expecting one or two stones as usual, Linwin was not even thinking about spoils, he was worried for Qiao and his condition.


    Both were thinking differently.

 Chapter 83: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (17)

    Chapter 83: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (17)


    Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (part 17)


    Quipu was looking at the spoils with wide opened eyes. These spoils were unexpectedly more than he had ever witnessed a single monster leaving behind. He also looked at Qiao who was unconscious, but after deliberating he shook his head to shake away his greedy thoughts. "Linwin, collect these spoils and keep them until brother Qiao wakes up."


    He then moved to check the condition of their team leader.


    Qiao was unconscious and his shoulder was slightly swollen because of the toxin. His breathing was normal which was a sign that he was alive and not suffering internally. Linwin also came back after collecting spoils and sat down beside them.


    They could not dig a hole to burry inside the dead monster as the monster wasrge in size and they had also expended a lot of energy to hunt it down so currently both of them were tired. So they were clueless what to do next and Qiao was also unconscious to give any better suggestions.


    "What should we do now? Should we wait or support brother Qiao in leaving the forest as it is still bright outside." Linwin asked because he considered Quipu as his senior.


    The deep forest where caves and the hills were located usually got dark before the actual sunset and in this situation leaving this part of forest will be almost impossible and they cannot predict the weather at night either. Because the winter wereing and in these days sudden rain or stormy winds were expected, spending a night here would be really precarious.


    "If we chose to leave while brother Qiao is not conscious, it might be a lot more troublesome. First it is possible that our enemies take advantage of the situation and harm us. Or we might instead hurt brother Qiao while dragging him along. In my view we should wait until brother Qiao wakes up. Though it is a risky choice, there doesn''t seem to be a better option" Quipu shrugged his shoulders.


    He did not want to take a greater risk when the team leader was not well by bringing them in the middle of the forest despite knowing that they were no more under protection of any Guild.


    "You are right, we should wait." Linwin agreed on this suggestion. Slowly time slipped and they started to chat about their downtown families, how they were living before and what their families expected from them. How their families would react when they will see them again; alive, stronger and with a little wealth.


    "My mother would definitely cry." Linwinughed.


    "Should not she be happy to see you back?" Quipu asked curiously, as all families express abundance of happiness when their family member return from hunting.


    "Ha-ha, my mother ends up crying to show how happy she is. But I never want to see tears in her eyes whether they are of happiness or grief, she should never cry when I am alive." Linwin spoke with determination sparkling in his eyes.


    Quipu patted his shoulders, "Then we will be going back together, this will help us reach our homes safely." They nodded and agreed.


    Usually hundred over teams chose to head back in their homes for two months of winter, and quarrel or grudges were expected. If they chose to to go along in groups it would be a safe journey.


    They could see the vanishing brightness of the day and could hear some sharp voices of the monsters around. The forest was a dangerous ce and even this cave was not safe for them but they were not given a better choice in this situation.


    "Linwin we should drag some big vines and leaves to cover up the entrance of the cave to hide it, so that some stray monsters do not end up entering here." Quipu stood up to set up the security measures since they were going to stay in the cave or probably spend the night too. It was wise to take such steps.


    They dragged as much vines as they could in a short time to secure the entrance and supported it against the walls of the cave. They were tired after that and fell asleep soon though the voices of the monsters were still frightening and horrible but being in the cave gave them some security and after a tiring hunt they gave in to light sleep.


    Qiao woke up at the first part of the night and could not see anything in the darkness at first. After a few moments he was able to understand that he was still in the forest and in the same cave. For a moment the thoughts of his team member betraying him came in his head but he shook them aside.


    If it was true then they might not have left him safe and sound in the cave. They might have thrown him in the open for monsters to deal with a human.


    He brought out the crimson pearl which he got from the very first hunt. It emitted a light in the darkness and enabled him to see around. At the left side Quipu was sleeping while at the right side Linwin was sleeping without any fear of the forest or monsters.


    He was quite surprised and happy but outside the cave the voices of a monster were increasing. From the strength of the voice it should be a level higher from level four. After hunting various types of monsters, they could tell some of the traits of lower level monsters. After a little while, he could hear human voices too. It was strange because the hunters never chose to hunt in the night.


    Linwin and Quipu wake up because of these noises soon. They saw Qiao sitting and gestured whether he was better now and he nodded.


    From the noises, it was apparent that whoever it was must be closer to the cave where they were hiding. It was more rming for them if the humans or the monster ran toward the cave, as they would be caught in a rough ce.


    What would happen then?

 Chapter 84: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (18)

    Chapter 84: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (18)


    Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (part 18)


    Slowly the human voices were audible clearly in the noise from outside.


    A level five hunter was given responsibility to lead his team to kill a level five monster which was exceptionally powerful. To avoid the possible risks and dangers they chose to reach the fixed ce during afternoon. This time was perfect because most of the low-level teams went back to their Guilds for good at this hour.


    It was a security measures taken by the team leader in case the monster went on a rampage so they could save themselves by running around. But the lower level chasers cannot do this in an extreme situation because they have not developed a strong grip to remain serene in such kinds of situation. They might instead turn to be a hindrance for the team.


    Human capacity had its limits which the chasers and hunters tempered with the time and experience. It was to defy the limits of a human, that''s why hunting was not just a profession but more like a passion. And whoever chose it as a passion was bound to reach higher levels and those who chose it only as a profession were bound to remain struck in the same levels for years. They would probably die some day because they were simply unable to get hold on slightly powerful monsters.


    Humans were bound to learn in extreme conditions and take risks, if not they will perish in this world.


    The level five team leader came to this broken part of the forest as it was an urgent mission given by the Starglow Guild for one of their senior team. In this team, the team leader was at level five and he would be leaving Middletown soon and travel to reach the upper realm of hunting before the end of winter.


    With this sessful hunt he would reach level five peak and leave for the long travel journey. His other team members were all at level four peak and strong hunters just like him. With the three level four and one level five, this hunt was a must sess. But when they finally reached the broken part of the forest, their eyes were wide opened to see the big rare monster in front of them.


    First of all, they were curious as to how this rare breed had ended up in this part of the forest. Second, greed was obvious in their eyes. The team leader only wanted to focus on this mission because it was hisst hunt in the Middletown and being the team leader, he would get fifty percent from the spoils as set by the rules of the Guild.


    There was nothing off than usual, other than the monster being a rare breed. But he didn''t manage to notice the greed flickering in the eyes of his team. Combined with the fact that he was sessful to reach level five and soon he would leave the Starglow Guild for higher level hunting, he should have caught something amiss at that moment.


    They had two reasons to go against him. First, they were jealous of his present level and second, how could they always let him have win-win always. Other than reaching peak of level five, he would get fifty percent straight of the spoils. Even if they chose to neglect both these reasons, they had one more to say.


    They could not let him earn the token of this year. If they cannot get it for themselves, they would not let him win it either. This year was bad and Starglow could not bring more level five hunters into the list, only Hubai was able to get in the list. The Guild also was quite confidence that he would shine in the upper hunting sses too.


    The Hunter ss divisions started from level five and he would get the ss five Bronze after reaching upper level of hunting rank five. These were in ascending order, with level six hunters getting into ss Six and given Silver, ss Seven got Gold, ss Eight got Diamond, ss Nine got tinum and this ss was considered as the highest and most mysterious.


    Those who had a little knowledge about these sses mostly tried to vie for it and if they cannot reach, they would make sure that others fall just like them. Not everyone had a benevolent nature.


    As soon as the monster happened to see a team, it was reluctant to face them head on with its full power. But the monster soon noticed that the team members were leaving loopholes for it to avoid every fatal attack. It increased its momentum as it attacked.


    The team leader finally noticed something wrong after seeing his team behavingpletely different today. He then could understand what was in their heads and why they were not working in a proper coboration.


    He was exhausted after using a powerful attack tactic while his team continued to run around as if they were showing how they were working hard to hunt down this monster.


    "Stop behaving this way and just tell me what''s going on in your heads?" It had been a year since he was leading teams and he was quite experienced about the team members and their over witty brains.


    "If you are worried about the spoils, I will not take my fifty percent." He renounced his share in this hunt just for his team to work with the right efforts. He did not ept this mission for spoils but solely for the experience to reach peak level five. Right now, he had reached a critical point and he would not let his greed ruin it for him,


    The team members looked at each other and thought that they could no more hide their inner motive. They started to snigger andpletely ignored that there was a strong monster facing them. With the few attacks of the team leader just now, they had got to know how they could hunt it after getting rid team leader for better. Now they just had to swiftly remove him.


    ...


    "I have to go outside and check, else the team might bring the monster to this cave unintentionally and we already know this cave is not made of rocks." Qiao thought for a while and spoke to his teammates.

 Chapter 85: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (19)

    Chapter 85: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (19)


    Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (part 19)


    Qiao wrapped a cloth to hide his face and moved cautiously without making much noise. He was only going to see how far the hunters were hunting or what direction they were dragging the monster to. To get noticed and earn their anger was not his intent, so he it was better to hide and see whether he should bring away his team members or was it better to remain hidden there.


    He hid the red stone in oneyer of his cloth and then covered the front part to avoid unwanted attention of monsters as well as those voices. He only meant to see the path. The broken part of the forest was uneven and filled with crevices, making it difficult to navigate during night time.


    He heard some voices when he had left a little distance from the cave.


    "We are not only after the spoils, but we are also going to use this monster against you. This way you would not be able to reach the peak of level five. How could you think of leaving Middletown without begging us to not waste your level."


    Qiao clearly heard the sharp condescension in the voice. From this tone he was able to understand why this team was having trouble.


    "What?? I thought that we are a team. I never knew that you were jealous of my achievements. Did I ever take your chances or shares in the hunt or mistreat you?" The team leader asked. He could not believe that his team members bore malicious intents toward him in the middle of the hunt. It was dangerous for him.


    He was strong but because of the sole attacks earlier it had exhausted him somewhat. Moreover, facing four level four chasers along with the monster was a little too much. The monster being a level five with bear-like strength and huge body which was not easy to hunt down.


    All of them were wearing a red stone for night hunt while the monster could easily see its surrounding just like day. Qiao was no more in dark about the situation and carefully analysed it. If this tense situation remained for a while, the team leader might choose to run away for saving his life first and those vicious people would definitely chase after him. This would be a huge mess and would involve all the surrounding regions because the monster would also follow them. It was night time and monsters never feared to attack or chase during the night.


    "So you have all decided this beforehand I believe?" The team leader asked atst. If he chose to fight now, then he would be considered a fool as reaching level five peak can wait. He had to save his present level first.


    Qiao reached the man silently as he observed. He had a soft corner in his heart for those who were betrayed from those they trusted. In his eyes, those who solely destroy their trust for their greed should not be given a free hand and here the matter was more tense. This was a situation he himself never want to face again.


    "If you are really thinking to run away then you should ratherbel yourself as a looser for the rest of life." Qiao whispered in his ears.


    There were two paths right now for this hunter. If they were about to start a tom and jerry chase then they would be running toward the cave where his two members were staying right now. Or the opposite side of the broken part of forest were a big cliff was present. While the north and south had rocky hills without protection of forest and a difficult terrain that could not be used for escaping. So, the choice was already set.


    The team leader heard this unknown voice at that moment and got baffled. In the middle of the night someone was lecturing him about his choice and from the supple silence, he could tell that whoever spoke just now was not at a level higher or a senior. But from the tone he could feel sincerity of the person. Still he cannot follow it.


    The higher level seniors mostly surveyed around the forest to spot if there was some strong hidden monster living under their nose in these lower regions.


    "I am not supposed to fight back in this situation. There is no other way out for me." The team leader answered in the lowest tone possible.


    "Let theme to attack. It isn''t asplicated as you feel it to be." Qiao whispered again. There was something about the way he spoke, a manner which forced the team leader to believe this unknown person. He did not why but he started thinking there might be a better way. Of course, as a proud level five hunter he did not want to let these betrayers simply leave and if he had a chance to get back then he would retaliate.


    "Since you are confident, then I would love to test it."


    The team leader nodded. This was one of the biggest risks in his life. He was going to trust someone he never knew before. ording to the situation, the choices were already limited. If he chose to run, it would not be sessful as he would be forced to fight those rascals who were vicious to the point of hell. It was night time and a chase in the forest was unknown to might cause a greater danger to appear before him.


    He was ready to give away his share as the mission was given by the Guild and in the middle of the hunt, he came to know that his team wanted to hunt him instead of monster. This was worst he had ever faced. He had been d that after thisst hunt he would start to prepare for the necessary procedure of the Guild before leaving for Middletown.


    It was better to start traveling before the beginning of winter but with his present situation, his current level was on the stake and under threat. No matter if he was able to defeat these four chasers, he would still have to face a bacsh in his level because the defeat would not be easy or early.


    Seeing that the team leader was not moving at all, the others took it as a chance to surround him. He saw theming and heaved a deep breath.

 Chapter 86: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (20)

    Chapter 86: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (20)


    Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (part 20)


    Qiao kept the red stone hidden under his clothes. He don''t need it to spot these chasers because they were wearing their shining tokens and it emitted light in the darkness.


    On the other hand, the team leader was nervous now as two level four peak chasers ran toward him wielding their weapons. From their momentum, they seemed to have put all their strength in this attack.


    Qiao held his level four weapon and remained hidden. He can show his heroism somewhere else, but to appear now in front of them would be counted as foolishness. The team leader also got ready, increasing his vignce to escape in case the voice was also another trap for him.


    The two chasers, attacked at the same time. The team leader kicked one of them aside and faced the second. He had kicked the other one in Qiao''s direction do that he would not be surrounded from all sides, if the voice decided to betray him. It was also to test the sincerity behind that voice, so he sent the other chaser from where he estimated he heard the voice so that the hidden man could take care of the second chaser.


    Qiao was ready for this moment. He could not injure a human wearing rugged fleeces with his present weapon as it was specially designed for monster hunt not for human hunting. Instead he used it as a blunt weapon and struck on the neck of the chaser, who immediately fell unconscious.


    The second chaser noticed the anomaly. He could see that his fourthpanion had fell unconscious suddenly and he could only see that because he was wearing an illumination pearl. These kinds of methods were not known in this world, to directly make someone unconscious suddenly. Qiao was only a level three while his weapon was level four.


    He used his weapon with force and punched on the neck resulting in the man falling unconscious, which made the second one threatened. He hurriedly moved back and swayed his weapon,


    "What did you do? Is someone else helping you?" he asked team leader.


    Team leader heard the thudding voice. It meant as soon as he had kicked aside the chaser, the man behind the voice had attacked, but what kind of attack it was he could not understand. He himself was puzzled.


    The other two who were at some distance immediately surrounded him and swayed their weapons. They were worried now as this team leader had made many friends in the Guild with his decent behaviour. It was possible that he might have extra help or had let someone follow him for this specific mission.


    Few team leaders take this kind of steps to secure themselves in case their team betrayed at thest moment.


    "I don''t know but it will be better if you leave without further ado." The team leader warned them.


    "Don''t act smart, if you want us to leave then handover the treasure which you hunted previous month, we know you did not give it to the Guild nor sold it to auction house." One of them started to attract the attention of the monster to force the team leader.


    Team leader heard that and got shocked. He has paid them their fair share for that specific hunt and they did not object at that time. "


    Were you not happy with your share back then? Then why ask for it today?" he asked.


    "Cut off the nonsense, if you want us to leave then hand it over."


    They were alert and keeping eyes around while they extorted for the treasure.


    "What if I don''t?" He got angry now because he had already paid them their share.


    "Then we are leaving and you hunt alone." They knew very well how these half witty monsters of high levels act when triggered. They wouldn''t chase after a faraway target but go after the nearest one.


    The team leader felt that even if he had someone behind him, both of them cannot hunt a monster of level five unless there were two to three chasers. The whole forest seemed to running now, the men left but they triggered the monster toward specific.


    They attracted the monster towards the leader and then left in a hurry. The monster could easily see the one left behind from the illumination pearl. The team leader was left alone to face it. Qiao did not like this this turn of those chasers, they were really sharp minds.


    The shining eyes of the monster were fixated on the team leader alone, it was a huge monster with low level on intelligence.


    "I cannot hunt it alone." He spoke to warn the man behind the voice, he somehow has some hope about the man that he might perhaps bhelp in this situation. Qiao was already speechless, he only wanted to save his small team and turned out that this team leader was retreating toward the cave to avoid the monster.


    Team leader did not hear anything in return because Qiao ran to tell both his men to leave the cave. The monster would run over the muddy cave and injure his men. He was running madly faster to run away before the monster arrived. Team leader has no clue where the man had disappeared again, he was only trying to safe himself from the monster. Now he was in the middle of the mess created by his own team that he seemed baffled.


    Qiao don''t need to move his neck to measure the distance between them as both the monster and the team leader were about to reach on their heads now.


    "Linwin, Quipu...quick get out of the cave" he shouted with all his strength when he thought that he could rm his men with his voice alone. He knew they would immediately follow his orders and they did the same, but as they saw the monster on their heads they equally felt speechless.

 Chapter 87: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (21)

    Chapter 87: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (21)


    Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (part 21)


    The eyes of the monster were glistening in the night and its focus was only to trample the level fiver hunter in front of it. When the lone team leader heard that the man has two morepanion with him, his brain immediately started to think about the impossible task.


    It was possible that this small team had caught a monster and hunted it but when they were done hunting, evening fell outside, leaving them with no choice but to wait for the bright day.


    He thought to ask the man behind the voice to coborate with him and then they might get rid this monster.


    "Hey brother, where are you? If you are willing then we might be able to hunt this monster, what do you say?" he asked him in a friendly yet frantic tone.


    Linwin and Quipu were running where they heard the voice of the person. They could see the horrible monster behind them and thought, how were they supposed to hunt it when they were not capable of hunting such high-level monster.


    "What are you saying? We being lower level chaser might end up under the feet of monster once our weapons shatter." Qiao voiced again. Meanwhile the other two, both blindly running away caught the voice and then turned to reach team leader while the lone level five hunter could understand this reasoning.


    "I have a level five weapon with me here. If you are willing, then you can decide to whether you want to use it or give it to your team. You can also use this to help me out and it will belong to youter." He offered the most precious weapon of this Middletown if this team could help. His record of hunting was not tainted in his career of six years until now and he didn''t want tobel himself as someone who could not finish assigned missions now, when he felt there might be a chance to hunt this monster.


    Special missions were only given to those teams or team leaders who had neat record. If a team who was sent to hunt for the mission failed then this team would be considered untrustworthy forter missions and it would simply tarnish the reputation built through years. The Guild would never listen to excuses about failures.


    Moreover, since this team leader was going to travel to Hightown after getting approval from his Guild, so he was bound to hunt it with or without the team. Leaving a monster wandering in the open forest would be a taint mark for his future and career as a hunter. If the seniors of High Town heard about it, they would not send him in better ces for hunting.


    Leaving strong monsters alive in the Middletown was dangerous and Guild had strict responsibilities about it to hunt the monster as soon as some senior pointed its location.


    Qiao heard to this offer and thought about it. It was a wonderful chance for his team to hunt a strong monster under the guidance of a senior so he was not willing to just hide somewhere when the opportunity was right in front of him.


    "Alright, give it to the man wearing the blue token." Qiao spoke. Quipu was wearing his experience token which was emitting a blueish light. The experience tokens emit the light which indicate their present level.


    Since both of them would separate from him after winter, so they should be powerful enough to stand alone among other chasers. This would be a real achievement for them as people who chose to stay and hunt with Qiao. He was not selfish to jump over this chance alone.


    "Sure"


    The team leader threw the weapon toward Quipu. He on the other hand felt speechless about this as he thought-should not brother Qiao avail this chance because he was always taking risks for levelling up. He cannot describe what kind of emotions were wreaking chaos in his head. If he was in ce of Qiao, he would definitely have forgotten everything else.


    "Quipu after two sessful attacks give this weapon to Linwin and remember to put in your best in the attacks." Qiao reminded.


    High level hunters cannot hunt monsters with lower level weapon, but lower level chasers can use strong weapon if they bear a strong grit.


    Every attack would give huge amount of experience and it would boost their level. This was the difference between high and low levels. The chasers have unlimited advantages while stronger hunter are left bound to follow the strict and limited choices.


    The team leader just followed and then spoke out, "Since we are hunting a high-level monster, someone should prepare a trap. Hindering a strong monster with baits would not work because huge monsters don''t bother whether they are trampling shrubs or humans."


    "But none of us learned how to make traps." Qiao spoke, a little confused. In the middle of the night, they were not going to learn trap skills now, right?


    "You are quite intelligent so just follow my guidance and prepare a trap forty feet away from the present ce. Then we''ll force the monster with our attacks towards a certain position." the team leader spoke.


    Creating a trap was not difficult if the person in question has some level of intellect.


    "Alright, guide me then" Qiao got ready to follow.


    "Use the long and stronger vines of the nts as tool and create a. After that, spread these sharp nails under it." He threw a pouch full of iron nails. This was the least he could do at this moment as the prepared was with one of his team members who left him alone and betrayed in the middle of the hunt.


    Qiao picked the pouch and ran exactly forty feet away with swift movements to make a trap. The other tried to gain him some time and also attacked it so that its direction were to make the monster fall for the trap.

 Chapter 88: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (22)

    Chapter 88: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (22)


    Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (part 22)


    "So your name is Quipu, I believe you can do it and follow my steps." he used his previous friendly tone. "Sure, as long as you don''t bear something malicious." Quipu sounded serene yet sarcastic. Out of all the people, chasers and seniors he met until now, only Qiao was different and never threw them in danger alone.


    "Haha, be sure then." He leapt to stop the monster from further running around, he was certain now that the team leader of this small team was gutsy then the both men would be equally reliable.


    Linwin remained near because brother Qiao ordered Quipu to handover the weapon after two attacks. Both understood why Qiao proposed this idea, he wanted them to level up with this hunt.


    The level five hunter almost jumped in front to stop and the monster was already triggered, it was angry because the chasers poked it out of the hidden ce, it was livingpletely out of the reach of chasers and finally became enough powerfulpared to the other monsters of this forest.


    Now that it was exposed, it won''t let them escape alive. "This monster cannot move it''s hind legs for attack so you need to make sure a strong attack while I am distracting, this would help your leader to cater some time for preparing trap, you understood? But make a feasible distance immediately after the attack as this type of monsters usually bend upper huge body with ease for double retreat." he asked.


    "Got it." Quipu has seen Qiao doing the same thing many times, maintaining a safe distance right after the small attack was necessary for chasers. And for this purpose a chaser should learn agility, those who don''t care about the necessity of agility in hunting always face loss.


    Agility was skill and for those who cannot learn it no matter how hard they worked, they should buy the agility stone for absorbing a certain type of energy which reside in it for their bones to act immune for agility.


    These stones were gotten from certain type of monsters which were known for their flexible body and sharp reaction rate in form of spoils but usually chasers don''t spend their earning on buying such stuff, only the wise or those who don''t want to remain as the frog of well.


    Though Quipu has not bought the stone yet but from observing Qiao he learned how to make some urgent moves during hunt. The level five hunter wanted to control the present pace of the monster because it was necessary else they might not be able to force it toward certain direction.


    Quipu handed Linwin his chains weapon to wield and capture the hind legs to avoid any repercussions of the first attack, the hunter was strong to act ordingly to the monster and match it''s strength along with pace but he was just level three.


    Linwin understood, he needed to provide a backing for avoiding bacsh, it was indeed wise and he seemed learning from brother Qiao. Qiao always kept safety measures first priority. For Qiao it was normal being learned university student of advance era but for these chasers, it was extraordinary skill.


    And they never ignore his moves during hunt. The present leader was level high hunter but they cannot neglect who was the real force behind this coboration. As the level high was in the middle of the attack, he was not expecting monsters to fend off this attack with ease, he was actually thrown away by the monster.


    He got frightened to think about both low level chasers, they were around the monster because he asked to put second attack, the monster was ready to tackle when it fell because of chains restricting it''s movement, the high level hunter jumped away to avoid trampling but instead the monster staggered. Quipu avail this chance and jumped just like Qiao used to attack level higher monster.


    He stabbed the weapon and then jumped backward hurriedly. Both strengths did not match but it was enough to surprise the monster and the hunter. Both strengths means the strength of chaser''s level and the strength of weapon.


    The weapon left a scar to be called first injury. The level high hunter stood up with enthusiasm, he was really d to see wonderful coboration, he never imagined that such a team exist in the Middletown forest.


    This attack gave a boost to Quipu and he could not help but praise brother Qiao and his habit of risk taking. His level jumped to the peak three and if he attacked once again, he would break in level four.


    Thinking this he again thought and thanked brother Qiao in his heart because next attack would give him this breakthrough. But there was no chance yet as the monster has collected it''s senses again and understood what just these low-key chasers did.


    "Distance immediately." High level hunter shouted and both chose to follow him, they distanced with their fastest pace possible. The chains weapon which was used as hindrance shattered and they could hear what happened to the iron chains.


    It turned into pieces. The level high hunter ran to stand between them and the monster. "Change your position again but not the predicted one because this monster has some wit." he advised.


    The monster would be alert for both attacks this time.


    Qiao was cutting and arranging the vines in order to make a workable to trap the monster, thankfully he learned how to make traps for forest hunting back in his university when they went for camping. Making traps was not difficult but when making it for such invulnerable monsters then it was really a hard task because they can easily break it up.


    So it was his responsibility to make equally strong trap. He jointed as much vines and then moulded with care, hung few of the edges at the trees. Qiao was done with making trap.

 Chapter 89: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (23)

    Chapter 89: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (23)


    Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (part 23)


    The monster was not ready to give up this time. And the hunter cannot throw the chaser in the danger, he was trying hard to capture or distract but to no avail. They heard the cooing and understood that Qiao was ready with his trap.


    "I will run in front so that monster chase behind," the hunter voiced, he knew the monster has set him as target and he would definitely follow him to kill yet because of his feasible level he could run faster to reach the trap in time.


    "We will be following too." Quipu and Linwin chose to follow from both sides. Inside their heart, they could feel how frightened they were. Strong grit was necessary to ovee this fear, running along a big monster was not easy, it could just simply trample without knowing by slightly moving around.


    In the middle of the night, the strong monster was running to capture the hunter creating strong impact in the surrounding, most of the monsters which were habitual with night howling or reckless wandering turned silent.


    They could feel the wrathe of the powerful monster, only the humans were gutsy toe in its way and hunt. "Get ready." hunter shouted to warn the man who was here to pull the trap. Qiao held the edges strongly.


    The man kicked on the ground and jumped to avoid the trap and then voiced, "Now"


    The monster could not immediately react with the bigger body and lots of iron nails pricked, before it could retreat Qiao pulled the edges and the temporary trap appeared, for brief time monster was under their control. "Put the attack at same time and follow." he voiced and Quipu hurried.


    The one using the strong weapon was not strong and a single attack won''t bring enough damage to the monster, now that it was trapped, it would use it''s ultimate strength to break the trap and if it happened then it would not bring any benefit of setting trap.


    Both attack would give considerably enough damage that the monster won''t be able to break with ease. "I am ready." Quipu answered alert. Without wasting any moment, they leapt for straight attack, the hunter pointed where both attacks shouldnd urately. This was part of mission and the hunter was also experienced.


    He knew the vital parts of the monster. Both stabbed the weapons at the same time and the monster groaned piercing the heart of the night. Quipu hurriedly handed weapon to Linwin while the hunter was observing the monster how much damage this monster bore with this attack.


    It was necessary to know how urately they have done the damage, if it sustained the injury then it would definitely kill the chasers and no further trap or distractions would be helpful. "Finally, it won''t stand up, all of you can deal for more damage and experience." the hunter gave gesture and Linwin leapt to treat his present experience.


    He was using the weapon as treasure and gaining as much as he could. "Your team leader is not interested? Where is he now?" the hunter was curious to see the man who appeared out of nowhere and turned the impossible into possible.


    Qiao was standing there and he knew that he could simply breakthrough the peak of level three with this hunt but he remained silent. He was observing how this senior hunted and what methods and precautions were taken seriously.


    He also wanted to know how he would share the spoils, keeping a card hidden was necessary if the opponent was strong. He was just helping his team, being a rogue team, all of them should be strong else the chasers and their enemies would hinder their path whenever they wished.


    After dividing the experience between the attacks, it helped Quipu to breakthrough next level while Linwin reached level three, it was not bad. "I am here, I learned from this senior to remain steadfast in every situation." Qiao spoke.


    "Buddy, if it was not you I might have been defeated long ago. I never met someone of this calibre, by the way which Guild you belong?" he asked out of curiosity, deciding to spend a night in the forest was nomon, it was decision of guts.


    "Oh I cannot rte because previously helped someone and got kicked out of my Guild now we are rogue and don''t know how long we will remain rogue." Qiao snickered to remember the incident.


    "I was in the middle of my defeat when you lend your help, tell me if you want anything in return?" he asked because he was happy, first he managed toplete the mission second his level did not face bacsh because of betrayal and third he was saved from thebel of loser leader.


    "I did not help to get benefit moreover you are not strong enough to render any favor in return." Qiao inly spoke. This hunter was not strong enough or from high town to provide information about the wicked hunter. Qiao wanted to know about his enemy, how strong he was and what methods he could use to hunt that human monster.


    "Ah, I never knew that my present higher level is useless for my brother to be of any help, I greatly regret this. I will renounce my share in the spoils then, you can have it all." Saying this he cut open the skin of the monster and five spoils fell on the ground, these were emitting light, only few types of pearls emit light and hunters never give up on such spoils.


    All the pearls which emit light were divided in six grades. Since the level five monster was threshold between higher grades so pearls gotten from level five monster were put in the fourth grade which was a higher grade for Middletown and all those hunters who trade these pearls.


    First of all, first grade pearls were used as the good bargaining material, second grade pearls were used as illumination stone in the night, third grade pearls were said to be taken by the stronger hunters as their lifeline during their journey in the darkest ces.


    Fourth grade pearls were traded for weapons as well as medics. The chasers who got injured were treated with these pearls and the blood would not lose much so the Guilds usually stake high prices to get such pearls. "This means these pearls are a huge wealth in itself?" Linwin heard and asked agape.


    "Guilds need these pearls as well as auction house so you can decide where you wanted to bid it. Remember these are really precious so don''t get deceived by anyone." he reminded them.


    "Why don''t youe along and we auction them all, it would help us get rid and get wealth in return." Quipu spoke to test what he would answer. "Qiao was thinking differently, if these pearls were used as medics then he should keep at least in case he faced some unexpected situation.


    "Sure, I can help with it." he answered dly. "Quipu, save one for me, I need it." Qiao voiced and Quipu nodded, "Sure brother."


    The hunter heard this nodded, there was not just coboration of hunting in this team but they have strong trust too, it was wonderful to witness such a team. The night was slipping toward the morning, they chose a rock to sit and talk about various things. The hunter was alone so he also thought to wait for the morning.


    "So you would leave Middletown soon?" Linwin asked curious. He never met someone of level six and only heard from others. "Indeed, I will leave Middletown but it was impossible without you all, I not only reached peak but made a breakthrough in the level six, I am much d and I promise if ever we meet again I would not back down to help in whatever situation." he extended his hand dly and make new friends today.


    It was also rare that stronger hunter extended hand for brotherhood with the lower levels chasers. Linwin and Quipu looked toward where Qiao was hiding, they don''t know why he decide to remain hidden but as always he must have strong reason for this.


    Since they believe him, they extended hands because brother Qiao never help someone out of the blue, first he observe then decide. Qiao followed behind them when they reached the reputed auction, they were given separate ce for them to wait until the pearls were sold on good price.


    After the bid, the hunter handed all the spoils to both secretly and then left to tell his Guild about hispleted mission so that they could grant him permission for the journey.


    Qiao was praising this hunter because he remained true to his words. Finally he met someone who knows how to pay the favor with favor. Linwin and Quipu were exceptionally happy.


    "Brother, should we talk to the old man about the saving of spoils?" Quipu asked. "We are going in the cottage for a talk." Qiao spoke and walked toward where they rented the cottage.

 Chapter 90: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (24)

    Chapter 90: Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (24)


    Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (part 24)


    Qiao was thinking, as he nned for his future. With another hunt he will be able to reach level four and then he would join the Starglow Guild for further improvement. After collecting enough knowledge, he would then set off on his solo journey.


    Both his men were not staying here in the winter, so he cannot urge them otherwise just for his own sake.


    They entered the cottage they had rented and sat with ease, though they wouldn''t be truly at ease up until they were able to secure the wealth with them. The auction of grade four pearls gave them more wealth than they had expected.


    "Brother Qiao, is there something important? Quipu asked first.


    "Since we have enough spoils with us, I was thinking whether it would be enough for both of your families for two months of winters? Qiao spoke. He could just let them have all the spoils and let them return in advance if the present spoils were enough for a living. He had no idea how the life in downtown worked so he needed to ask them first though.


    "The present wealth is more than enough for both of us." They both showed a grateful expression as they answered.


    "Then I was thinking to divide this wealth among you both so you can return back to your downtown earlier if you want." Qiao proposed.


    "But brother you have yet to break through the present level, we will apany you for thest hunt at least." Linwin spoke out of concern. Brother Quipu had told that Starglow Guild only take level four chasers for winter months.


    "No need I have something else in my mind." Qiao waved his hand. He was thinking to hunt lower level monster and collect spoils for his future need. Even if no big leap was gained from hunting low level monsters, he could train himself and with slow umtion he could reach level four. He also wanted to buy few booklets or find a way so that he could collect information. If Quipu and Linwin stayed here, then he would remain worried for them.


    "If brother wants us to leave early then please keep half of the wealth for buying the better weapon." Quipu spoke, he has seen Qiao worried to rece his weapon as soon as possible.


    "There is no worry I can deal with it. You both should travel along to avoid the bandits." He reminded and they nodded. And so, they have already decided this way. This made Qiao feel better.


    "Brother when we return to the Middletown, we both will try our best to join the Starglow Guild to meet you." Quipu spoke with determination.


    Qiao had not revealed his ns and had to keep it a secret till the winter begins. He would be traveling by then to reach High town.


    "Sure, I will guard this cottage and you can rest before starting your journey now." He proposed and they agreed. He came out and sat to observe his surroundings. The purpose for guarding it now like this was to know how safe this cottage was. If he decided to live here alone for rest of the days until he reached his goals and joins the Guild, he had to know this.


    There were few groups in the Middletown who liked to snatch from others in the daylight. They kept eyes at various teams and their dealings, their backgrounds and how much they could snatch from a group. These were actually bandits of Middletown who feared to venture into the forest.


    They snatched in the daylight but not while facing others head-on. They were those who stole from the rented cottages as many chasers hid their spoils by digging the soil in the cottages or hiding it within wooden bed or clothes. The bandits would then dig out the spoils and disappear from there like they never existed. They had very clear understanding of how to enter the cottage without triggering others.


    Qiao was standing outside while Linwin and Quipu were tired and deep in sleep knowing that their brother was guarding.


    At that moment, a bandit group seems to have entered silently in the cottage from behind and looked around. Qiao immediately felt a few gazes at him. As he was rmed, he entered the cottage. The bandits who were about to pick one of the pouches filled with spoils and ready to leave. Qiao shouted and threw his weapon in a swift action, aiming for the head and the pouch fell from his hand.


    Quipu and Linwin woke up with this shout and they saw Qiao fighting. Those who were waiting outside for their partner ran away when they heard of the fight. As for the one who was captured, he spoke nothing despite Qiao beating him ck and blue. Getting to know that he won''t speak no matter what, he threw him out.


    Now he was sure that he cannot live in this cottage. What if these bandits attacked him when he was sleeping? Then he would not be able to do anything to save himself and even lose his hard earned spoils.


    He will be hunting alone in next few days with the help of what he was able to learn from the senior hunter. This way he would be able to umte much spoils for a booklet and perhaps if he was fortunate a better weapon too.


    He wouldter talk to the old man about the price of such a booklet and then pay in instalments if it was possible. This way the spoils would not umte with him and he could spend his night in this cottage.


    The other two got ready before the evening as they nned to leave at this time so that they could reach the first mark till evening, rent a safe inn for a night then start a fast journey to avoid dangers in the way early. They bade their farewell and then parted.


    Qiao had only the fourth grade pearl from before which he attached with his hidden token and another red stone which was helpful for a night journey.

 Chapter 91: Treasure and Snatchers: Level Three (25)

    Chapter 91: Treasure and Snatchers: Level Three (25)


    Treasures and Snatchers: Level Three (part 25)


    Qiao rested the night and counted how many days has gone since he was thrown in this world. Two weeks has gone that he did not see his younger brother. What was he doing and how long his elder brother would take to defeat his enemy. Where was that wicked hunter whether hiding in this world or somewhere.


    The wicked hunter was confused why the man let his trusted men leave, he was thinking to kill them during some hunt to break the determination of this young man but it turned out that he was smarter than he think. Qiao has his strong premonition about the wicked hunter though he was given chance to level up but it did not means that he would be give free path for this. He remembered his favorite story whichter turned intoics and film, the viin gave a chance to the protagonist but he himself created troubles so that he should ept defeat in the middle of the journey.


    His present situation was no different and he could sense it very well. The wicked hunter has lot of sources and treasures to turn everything upside down to turn it in his favor but he was to do few things. He could change the form of quests, could manipte the type of missions after reaching to the Hightown and stop those help this young man with all heart.


    He was actually preparing how he would hinder his path after reaching Hightown, he would be choosing insanely dangerous ces for the missions and ss tests. Till then Qiao has some time to learn as much as he could. He closed his eyes to sleep. A small kid was ying in the empty house, someone told that his older brother was gone somewhere to find a good job, if he could not pass the test for job he might never return. So the younger kid prayed everyday for his brother and spent his days alone and sleep in the house of her neighbor who took pity on his innocence.


    If Qiao happened to see his younger brother in this condition, he would have cried for not protecting his younger brother and giving him a good life. He must have regretted to no end.


    Qiao hurriedly woke up with the nightmare, his throat was parched and dry, he was crying to see his younger brother in bad condition in his dream. In the night the bandits came to steal again but they found nothing other than shapeless stone. They were not interested to take it with them so they left disappointed.


    Qiao left the cottage to venture in the forest, until now he got familiar with various parts of the forest and how it was divided with the levels of the monsters for the sake of chasers. This was his first day as alone rogue and for the first time he was going to hunt alone so he thought to only look for level one monster, it would give him spoils if not experience.


    His first priority was to buy the booklet and learn about Hightown. When he would register himself in the Starglow Guild, he would have to work under some teams and he might not be able to learn under their sharp gazes and observation. From the yesternight incident he was able to know that all those teams were distrustful especially when someone was aspiring to focus on leaving Middletown.


    Thankfully those teams who were his enemies were stronger and would not venture in this part of the forest so he could expect a peaceful hunt, if this really went well then he would hunt another level one monster to bargain with the old owner of the bookstore. He reached the forest and looked around as if walking in the market to look for a shop of his taste. After all he was strongpared to the level one monster.


    "Hey monster,e out buddy, I need your spoils." he voiced. He was much serious when he called the monster. "Wait, even if I am looking for a level one monster, should not I be more careful because it is still monster. Though I have some muscle to brawl head on with monster but I should not be doing this." he spoke to himself and shook his head.


    Monsters were naturally stronger and this was the reason which forced all chasers and hunters to form teams. The part of forest where was standing was scars of vines instead bear bald head trunks of trees, open sign of autumn falling like a brutal enemy of the leaves of trees.


    He cannot set a trap nor could go back and buy, he might have went back to buy but he has nothing to bargain in return. "Qiao, think another way." he spoke to himself which was pretty strange. He was talking to himself the time he entered in the forest. It feels like he has someone else with him but it has be his habit to talk with his men when hunting.


    "I better use these trunks for hiding and then surprise attack at some stray monster." he nodded to himself and chose one. In this part monsters usually wander in groups in night and in day they tried best to hide from teams.


    Still few monsters wander in search of food.


    Qiao was waiting by staying up at the trunk in case more than one monster happened to appear, it took some time and finally a level one monster showed up. It was level one and Qiao could easily hunt it down with his present level just that he has to show some extra agility after first attack.


    He has to test his limit today as a single hunter if not then his first solo hunt would go to waste. "Wait there, I aming down." He yelled and jumped down with the attack thinking what was the most vital part of the monster for attack.

 Chapter 92: Level Three (26)

    Chapter 92: Level Three (26)


    Level Three (part 26)


    After waiting patiently, Qiao finally saw a target appear. He leapt at the monster when it was in range and his first attack proved sessful. The monster was baffled with this sudden attack and the weapon had stabbed deeply. As the monster fell with utmost agony, it could not stand up again.


    It was not easy for Qiao though, because being alone he had put all his strength in first attack to make it fatal. His high-level weapon managed to do considerable damage but it did not give him experience any more than five points.


    Qiao sighed as he knew about this already. Quipu had exined about it to him and his aim currently was-looking for spoils and more spoils, so experience can wait for the time being. This world waspletely strange as in this world people solely rely on the spoils for everything.


    For example, healing was done with the use of specific high-grade stones. But in some manners, this world was more advance as the stone which they got from water dragon could actually be used for underwater breathing.


    Qiao wanted to know more about this world to be well informed. He also wished to take few stones with him when he would return to the advance world where he belonged. He wanted to test the ability of these stones whether they could work same way in his world.


    Since he did not belong to this world, Qiao could not sense the difference or get any benefit from the difference between the breathing air as it was meant for those who bear the soul of this world. He did not sense any special energy thus, which could exin the differences of hunter who were better than normal humans.


    But he had learned that there must be some difference in the air here, as the monster use this breathing air as a reference and bear stones ording to their characteristics or nature of body.


    With the decades passing by, the humans were forced to hunt and learn to use these stones so the present scenario came into existence with the pace of time.


    "You are shameless just like me." Someoneughed when Qiao was gathering his spoils. He was engrossed as he carefully observed the monster and the injuries which his weapon had caused, trying to see the differences of animals of from his world and the monsters of this world. His curiosity was at its peak when someone interrupted him.


    Holding his weapon Qiao stood up immediately. A chaser wasughing while looking at him. From his appearance he was at level three as well. Levels can be predicted by observing the appearance of the chaser but not always. There were many who knew how to act weak and then suddenly appear strong revealing their strength. For most it can predicted because every level gives the strength of thousand points which shape the body, make the muscles stronger, affect the outer appearance making them look stouter yet appealing. Just as the wrestlers look handsome and strong at the same time.


    Qiao was always skinny because of his poor diet. Being lean he never looked handsome or appealing. His weak appearance always made others bully him. Though he did not see the mirror yet but if he happened to see, he will be able to distinguish what changes were brought to his appearance due to this hunting.


    "What do you mean by shameless?" Qiao asked without bringing any surprise on his face. Even if this chaser was here to hunt lower level monsters, he should not be bothering with him.


    "Oh no, it''s not shamelessness. It''s the need for us poor chasers, right?" he spoke friendly and corrected his words too.


    "I see, so you are also short of spoils but I don''t want to coborate with anyone." Qiao straightaway refused before this stranger before he could ask. There was no other reason for him to bother Qiao or it was what Qiao evaluated from his sudden interrupting.


    The chaser got amused to see how fast this young chaser had denied before he could even ask. No matter, even if he was a level three, the chaser felt he still needed one more person to join hands with him for hunting.


    "No worries then. I will head back and ask a zero for help, he would get experience and I will take hold on spoils." He carefreely walked away. As Qiao was in urgent need of spoils, he did not stop him.


    As he left, Qiao picked the two spoils and walked away. The ce where the monster was hunted down should be immediately left in hurry because other monster woulde crowding at the dead body and devour it. They could easily smell the blood and reach the spot to feast on the meat.


    There was full half day ahead still and he could hunt another monster. So Qiao chose a different direction then, in hope to find another hunt.


    A whileter, he happened to see someone following him. After observing he could tell it was the same chaser from earlier. Qiao got alert as he had seen and faced incidents where such chasers decided to steal.


    Qiao pretended as if he was unaware of his presence and continued forward. He wanted to surprise the chaser this time, so when he saw a monster at some distance, he thought to face the chaser first. Using the appearance of the monster as distraction, he directly jumped toward a trunk of the tree nearby and then crossed a few more with the fastest agility and grabbed the chaser from behind, pointing his weapon at his neck.


    "Tell me why are you following?" He then questioned him grimly.


    "Ah, keep the weapon away. I don''t bear any malicious intent, believe me." He yelled with fear. The weapon was right at his neck and it brought bead of sweat on his forehead to think that he has been caught.


    "I won''t unless you tell me why you were following?" Qiao gnashed his teeth. He knew he has stronger enemies so it was possible that they sent someone to follow him. He had also earlier faced the situation where they had sent a guy into his team to make him face a loss.

 Chapter 93: Level Three (27)

    Chapter 93: Level Three (27)


    Level Three (part 27)


    "Ah mercy, I was only looking and following you because I was curious how you could manage to hunt alone. But now I have experienced it, you can definitely hunt alone and I will never ever follow you again because I don''t want to die." The chaser spoke fast in one breath. He didn''t want this weapon to sh his neck suddenly.


    He was scared after looking at this person''s ghost like movements earlier and didn''t want to be against him. He had thought that anyone wanting to hunt monsters would at least have one morepanion but this guy was on another level he realised.


    "If that is so then you can leave now." Qiao was not interested to talk with him any further nor did he want to injure him without any serious excuse.


    "Hah, thanks buddy for sparing my life." The chaser ran away swift as a wind as if he was never present in that ce ever.


    After getting rid that chaser, Qiao diverted all his attention towards the monster that had appeared in his sight. This monster was different as it seemed to be a vegetarian unlike every other monster that Qiao had faced till now. It was looking for greenery it seemed but that was sparse because of autumn season. Well it could have just followed the crowd of monsters that knew of underground sources in such cases of surface levelcking food for monsters.


    So its appearance here seemed strange.


    Underground sources remain intact most of the time, unaffected from the surface weather.


    As soon as the monster sensed the presence of a chaser, it started to run blindly. It was running towards the crowd of monsters when Qiao, who was following it saw the number of monsters in the distance. He immediately stopped following behind the monster.


    Before the whole bunch of monsters became aware of his presence, he hid himself behind the trunks of trees. His heart was thumping as if he could die any moment. The group beasts who were ready to pounce on him had definitely scared him. He started retreating hurriedly in a silent manner from his position. Before they could surround the whole area and start searching for him, it was wise to leave their territory.


    After reaching a great distance away, he heaved a sigh of relief.


    "So, this is called escaping form a hair''s breadth. I practically learned the idiom from my world today." he spoke to himself. He wiped off the sweat on his forehead and sat to rest a while.


    "I am not going to leave until the second hunt is sessful." he reminded himself to not decide otherwise.


    He chose another direction yet again to search for a target. He was not going to ept defeat this easy, his motivation was his younger brother and it was the strongest motivation one could ever have.


    For precaution, he decided to use trunks of the trees to move around in case he again met the bunch of monsters. After some time, a target appeared in his sight and he came down and started walking very slow to sense the position of the monster.


    All of a sudden, someone blindly came running at him and embraced him strongly, "Buddy that monster...buddy monster." the previous chaser who had been following him before embraced him and shouted with fear.


    The monster was actually following this guy after he had attacked and failed to finish the hunt. The guy got scared and started running wildly.


    The first time he met, Qiao had pretended that he was not surprised but this second time when he saw how strongly he was embracing him, he could not help but feel disgusted, "You are holding me like a bug, get away first." Qiao sternly asked.


    "Buddy that monster...buddy that monster..." He was yet to exinpletely when the monster came in sight again.


    "Oh you..." Qiao was speechless. Both of them started running now. There was no moment for him to think of a way to resolve the situation as he first he needed to create a distance and then think something properly. This chaser was annoying to the point of hell. When he embraced him like a bug, hundreds of wild thoughts brushed past his brain and he needed a few moments to think serenely again.


    "Buddy, stop that monster from chasing and I will renounce any share in the spoils. I swear..." He almost cried and pleaded. Qiao was forced to think how this man had reached level three with this kind of attitude towards severe situations.


    "Then you have to follow my instructions no matter how dangerous it is going to be." Qiao spoke while looking back at the monster. The chaser who was barely running faster saw that Qiao looking back at the monster. If it was him, he would not have looked back at the monster at any cost as it need strong guts to face that triggered monster.


    "I will follow even if you ask me to jump in hell. Just save me right now"


    He was willing to follow whatever instructions for the sake to getting rid this monster. He had already seen the performance from this strong hunter so he felt that he would be able to resolve this situation of his


    "Then keep running." Qiao spoke and turned slightly, changing his direction and leaving the chaser alone. The chaser saw this and his jaw fell. He wanted to shout vulgarities but then he remembered what the young man had said.


    He didn''t want to follow such instructions but to hear the loud roars of the monster behind, he kept running without having any choice. Qiao had chosen to use the raging rampage of the monster against it. It was so focused on the other chaser that it did not [ay attention to him who had decided toe from behind the monster.


    This was the advantage right now. He leapt at trunks of trees quickly and followed behind the monster but he had to wait for the monster to slow down else he won''t be able to attack.


    "Slow down your speed now." he shouted to give another instruction to the chaser.


    The chaser clearly heard that and wanted to just flip the table. If the first time he only wanted to curse now he wanted to p himself for asking help from this mad chaser.


    "I won''t until I fall in hell." he yelled his lungs out. He would never follow the bullshit instructions from this guy.


    Qiao shook his head as he kept following while jumping from the branches.

 Chapter 94: Level Three (28)

    Chapter 94: Level Three (28)


    Level Three (part 28)


    The chaser was not ready to stop and then be killed by the angry monster chasing after him, so he kept running. Qiao on the other hand could not understand why the chaser was neglecting his instruction.


    The chaser never would have stopped but the fate came to help as his legs felt void beneath them and then he fell in a pit. He could not see the uneven ground and thus fell in it. It was not much deep to break his bones nor in enough to let the monster jump inside.


    Qiao heaved a deep breath as finally the chaser met a stop. He leapt at the surprised monster at that moment and left a deep injury in first attack. Then without wasting time, he immediately continued with the second. Only two attacks were enough as it wasn''t a high-level monster with tough defense.


    The chaser saw this with wide opened eyes at the monster now dead. So this young man was not actually tricking him. He came out with the help of his weapon from the shallow pit, just to see that the young man was not giving him attention instead looking for spoils.


    He was spared again by this chaser but had no heart to express his gratitude because he simply did not believe in whatever he could do. Qiao continued to collect the spoils and cleaned his bloody weapon. He was able to hunt a second one already so he was going back to meet the old owner of the bookstore.


    Hepletely ignored the presence of the chaser, in his eyes this chaser was a coward and he cannot waste his time in mulling his brain on some useless talk with him.


    The chaser kept silent at this and walked as he was also going toward Middletown hub. When he reached neared the entrance, everything seemed silent to him. This was unusual because the hustle and bustle never died in the Middletown. It was not that crowd was no more but all those who were walking around seemed to be scared of something.


    The chaser was also curious so he stopped someone and asked,


    "Why does everyone seem so frightened here?" The man looked around first and then whispered, "One of the famous traders of Middletown has received an envelope of red-blooded soil and those who work for the trader are also worried about dying perhaps along with him. This has created a heavy atmosphere hence" The man left in hurry after telling what he heard from others.


    The chaser also got frightened when he heard this. He was looking for spoils earlier to pay the fee of the Guild for his stay but could not hunt alone. Now he had to spend his time here until he gets enough spoils to pay the fee. But this news meant that his stay here would also be full of nightmares.


    ....


    Meanwhile,


    Qiao reached the front of the old book store and both the Guards stopped him as usual, "I want to buy a booklet, I have the money." he waved the spoil''s pouch. After that they let him enter in the bookstore.


    The old owner was sitting across the table and reading something. "Greetings senior" He bowed and properly greeted first.


    "What are you here for young man?" The old owner did not look up but instead asked him.


    "Senior Gege, I was looking for a booklet which could narrate about all the ces near and far with as much possible information and details." he politely spoke about his request. The old man looked up and recognized the man.


    "Where are both your men?" he scrutinized and asked. Qiao got a little puzzled with this question but he answered, "They wanted to spend the winter''s back at their homes so after collecting some spoils they went back."


    "I see. Sit here and I will search the booklet of your interest." He gestured at him and walked to shuffle through the rustic shelves.


    "It was ced somewhere in the twelfth row? Or fifth?" the old man scratched his bald head and walked between the shelves as he murmured.


    "I think it will be in seventh row." He decided as he walked towards the seventh row and after counting found the one written a long time ago. It had umted s little dust because no one came to ask for it for a long time. "Here it is" he ced the booklet on the table.


    "Seven spoils of level two or fifteen spoils of level one, if you have two spoils of level four then you can buy it too." He mentioned the price just like before.


    Qiao had only five level one spoils. He never thought that he would be poor again so fast that he could not afford to pay for something he urgently needs.


    "Senior Gege, I don''t have that much but I want to buy this booklet." He spoke in a hesitating tone.


    He knew if the old man got angry, he would call the guards and kick him out immediately.


    The old man heard and creased his brows, "Then how you will pay?" he asked in a dry tone. He thought that perhaps he showed lenient attitude previously that''s why this young man came to scam.


    "Here is the first payment, I won''t take the booklet until I pay the full price." Qiao ced the pouch on the table and bowed. There was sincerity in his tone just like before and the old man was not expecting this young man topletely surprise him. No one ever asked this way to pay. Was it because this young man trusted him? If it was someone else, he would not leave his spoils with him with the premise to pay in instalments. What if he denies about this payment when he returnster?


    Simply no one blindly trusted anyone here. Qiao saw the old man silent and asked,


    "Please Senior Gege, I won''t back down on my words but don''t sell this booklet to someone else." Qiao requested which the old man agreed on. It was necessary to get this booklet and find out how many wonders were scattered in this world and how the wicked hunter became this much strong.

 Chapter 95: Level Three (29)

    Chapter 95: Level Three (29)


    Level Three (part 29)


    It was nearly evening and the Middletown seemed almost empty of people. Most of the chasers left this ce for a day and those who had nowhere to go chose to hide early. Only a man was running around in a hope to find a free shelter but he could not find anywhere even after desperately pleading. It was the same chaser who, after getting kicked by many cottage owners was sitting helplessly, ready to cry at any moment.


    He had collectedplete information about what was going to happen in the Middletown and he didn''t want to see it happening with his own eyes. He was sitting in front of thest cottage which was locked and from the looks it was empty. Thinking that perhaps the owner or the one who rented has not returned, he chose to sit and wait.


    He had decided to fall in the feet and beg for shelter from whoever that was going toe here, just for one day. The ominous signs were appearing and he had yet to beg someone unknown. There was almost a zero chance that he would seed but he had no choice other than to try his luck onest. Qiao on the other hand was unaware of the situation and came in front of his cottage to open the lock.


    It was almost evening and the light of the day was almost dying and at its ends. Someone suddenly fell in his feet and started begging with all their heart.


    "Please, merciful owner of this cottage, I beg for a shelter for one day. I promise to provide the rent as soon as I hunt a monster."


    Qiao was speechless as he recognised the voice he heard. As he remembered and stepped back.


    "You came following me again?" He admonished the chaser. Almost the whole day this chaser was tagging like a bug and whenever he thought that he would not see him again, he appeared out of nowhere.


    "Ah, buddy my buddy...you are the only one buddy in this entire world for me." The chaser also recognized Qiao and started buttering desperately.


    Qiao held his head. After reaching to this world this was the first time he was feeling a headache and just because of this chaser.


    "Go somewhere else and don''t bother me." He waved his hand. He could no more tolerate him.


    "Buddy, wherever I have gone and searched, there was a notice board telling that today was a destruction night and plight would fell on one of the trader and all his shops in the Middletown so I cannot dare to stay outside in the town." he exined.


    This picked his interest, "Wait, did you say that you read a notice board?" Qiao asked with surprise. If so then he could think to let this chaser use this cottage as a shelter. He needed someone who could read thenguage of this world.


    "Indeed buddy, I know how to read notice boards or any book." The chaser stood up and patted his chest. This was the only thing he could proudly im as his quality. Out of thousands of chasers only one was probably literate so it was something to be proud of.


    "What kind of plight is going to fall?" Qiao asked since he was living in Middletown hub he should be aware of any expected disturbance or unexpected plights.


    "Buddy, it is too dangerous to stay out ande in sight of the plight. I would suggest to get inside the cottage then I will be able to better exin what I heard from others in the Middletown today." He sheepishly asked.


    "Oh, then get in. But never forget that if you trouble me or try to steal something then I would not kick you out but kill you right on the spot." Qiao red him seriously.


    "Buddy I have no such intentions." the chaser blinked his eyes innocently to make him believe his innocence. Qiao simply ignored that and entered the cottage.


    "So, tell me about this plight?" Qiao sat on the wooden nk and asked.


    "Buddy, the famous Zura Traders have offended a high-level hunter by giving him only one pearl which was part of a three yet they took the full price in return from him. The hunter believed that they were trying to scam him and now he has sent a sign of destruction to the Zura Traders. He sent red-blooded soil which is considered as a sign of the death of the offender." He spoke in one breath.


    "Why would they do it intentionally? What was that pearl by the way, which was actually split in three parts?"


    This didn''t make any sense in his mind. If the trader was aware of the power of the hunter, he would never have scammed him. From the name Zura, he remembered the sharp hunter named Zura whom he met during a hunt andter he had snatched one of the pearls he got after hunt. Qiao has resolved to take revenge for this snatching but to know that they were already caught by a stronger hunter, he wanted to know the circumstances.


    "You don''t know about the rumoured water dragon? The young master of this traders group hunted it few days ago and sold to the level high hunter on a fair price but it turned out that the water dragon broke its treasure into three pieces before death. Now the single piece of pearl is useless without other two parts." The chaser humped afterpletely exining situation. He didn''t care about those greedy traders but pity who will be affected by this plight.


    Qiao heard this and stood up with worry. This was bad no it was worst. If this was true then both his team members were in trouble sooner orter. They were traveling to reach home towns what if the hunter somehow found about them? It would be more disasstrous.

 Chapter 96: Level Three (30)

    Chapter 96: Level Three (30)


    Level Three (Part 30)


    What should he do? If the hunter has some sources to find out where he could find the other two pieces what would happen to both of his men? He was unable to decide what should be his precautionary measure at this time. "Buddy, you look worried. Rest assured if you never worked for Zura Traders then you are safe." the chaser spoke with ease.


    Qiao thought to ask few more questions from this chaser and then decide what he should do. "Does it means that all the people belong to Zura Traders in anyway will be killed? What about the young master of the Zura Traders?" he asked twisted so that this weird chaser don''t get curious.


    "Ah, that young master has gone in another continent after his father gave him half of wealth to venture the world, he has quite different personalitypared to the normal hunter, he always wanted more and best just like a hunter decades ago but forget it, it''s a long story." the chaser waved his hand and yawned. Master Zura was happy after trading with the strong hunter, he asked his son what he wanted in return of this hard work. Young Zura demanded that he wished to venture the other parts of the continent and collect treasures as well as be stronger. The master Zura was very happy so he gave away half of his wealth so that his son could easily travel. In his eyes, it was type of investment for the treasures which his son promised.


    Qiao heard this and heaved a sigh of relief, if Zura was not here that means his men were safe, only Zura was aware about him and his team and the fact who actually hunted that specific monster. But the way this chaser knew most of things and he also mentioned about certain hunter, Qiao asked again, "Who was that hunter, do you know about him? Is he the strongest of all hunters? Where he is living now?" he asked all those questions in one go.


    "Wait buddy, that hunter disappeared long ago, I have heard that he was enthusiastic to the extent of madness to reach the Hunter King Level which is the highest rank of a hunter but when he was at the peak nine level, he disappeared, there are many rumours as to perhaps his died and his soul vander in various parts of continent. Some says he is alive and cursed but no one know the truth. It''s all about one''s limits and karma, if he had not shed blood of innocents he would not have been facing curse and ... known as... haun...ted..." before he could tellpletely the chaser fell asleep on the wooden nk. The whole day was tiring especially when he was running for his life.


    Qiao saw him and shook his head. Whichever team helped this chaser for level up, they must be generous or took pity on him. This chaser seemed pampered if hepared to the right term in the advance world. He dusted his own ce of sleep and closed his eyes. Tommorow he would be hunting level two monster because level one spoils cannot meet his demand.


    ...


    In the middle of the night a figure appeared like a shadow and stood in front of the Zura Trader''s biggest shop, took out a pure white stone. The stone waspletely white only the central part of it has a taint of red blood. It was gotten from the desert monster after a steady hunt. The hunter cut a line on his hand and blood oozed out, he used this blood and wrote the name of the master of this building then threw inside it.


    If he happened to threw it just like then the whole building would crumble and the stone would such dry living and nonliving life from every corner of this build and turn into sand dune but since he wrote the name with blood then wherever the name Zura was used no matter a house, Guild, shops, mansion everything would destroy. This way the whole family of the master Zura will also be killed no matter where they were hiding in the Middletown or it''s forest.


    The shadow stood there for some time, when he heard loud screams people dying bit by bit, he returned back. He could have investigated before killing but he was much angry to even see the oldie master.


    The screams were heart-rending, those innocents who ever worked and wore the token carved by Zura Traders were also facing same fate. Almost the whole Middletown hub was filled with screams, it was a lesson for other renowned traders to never scam a higher level hunter else their Middletown heaven would again hear the same screams.


    The chaser who was sleeping like a dead log woke up baffled with the screams, he got frightened and jumped toward the other nk where the brave buddy was still sleeping soundly. Qiao was also woke up with the screams but remained silent. The chaser fell on him and embraced with fear, he was actually trembling with fear. Qiao was feeling pity for those innocents dying but this chaser made him shout with anger. "You retarded get away, I say get away..."


    Qiao threw him on the ground forcefully and then open the door of the cottage, "Immediately leave this cottage else I will forget that I should not kill someone on my whim in anger." he angrily pointed toward the chaser. He was immensely angry and furious at this moment. The chaser only jumped because he was afraid to think that perhaps he might have served Zura Traders though for very short but he was sure that he would also die today.


    He wished to remember whether he was among those or not, his father work for another merchant and the merchant deals very fairly. But his own fate only depend if he was involved ever or not.

 Chapter 97: Level Three (31)

    Chapter 97: Level Three (31)


    Level Three (part 31)


    The forgot that he was frightened, he was looking with nk eyes. Where he was supposed to go in the middle of the night but to see how much he angered this buddy, there was no way if he beg again and he would forgive. He nodded and went out of the cave but suddenly turned around. "Buddy, thisst please forgive me. In return of this favor you can treat me as your luggage dog I won''t mind nor runaway." he fell on his feet.


    Qiao was gritting his teeth but he was not heartless to the extent to not give another chance especially when he also wanted this chaser to read a booklet for him. "Thisst and better you remember your words." Qiao could not sleep because of the creepy and disgusting feelings another man sticking him like a bug.


    He got ready early morning, it will be little tough today to hunt level two monster but he has no choice if he wanted to pay the full price for the booklet then he has to do it. Then he looked toward the chaser who was standing at the outside of the cottage because he was going to lock it. Qiao thought to bring him along as he was also worried where to hunt alone.


    "I am going to hunt level two monster, if you have some guts to follow my instructions then you cane along." he red in his eyes and spoke with all the hunting aura of a chaser. Fortunately the chaser did not budge or coward instead nodded seriously. He himself was thinking that if his master gave him a chance in hunting along with him then he would be indebted to him for all his life.


    With this Qiao will be able hunt two monsters and buy the booklet, also this chaser will get enough spoils to pay the fee of the Guild and no more bother Qiao. They walked between thenes and paths in the Middletown hub to leave for the forest but to see the weird sand dunes they stopped for a while. Many traders, workers, wanderers, chasers were standing to take a look.


    Qiao overheard them, "No one escaped the rathe of the hunter, all of them mercilessly killed with strange stone. I wonder which continent the hunter ventured and got it." "I first time witnessed the anger of a stronger hunter, I swear to never offend such hunter."


    "Did you hear, his son survived."


    "Stop bullsh*t, do you wants us to be implicated?"


    "Don''t speak about it, the hunter would came looking for whoever know about his son."


    Qiao left after some time, he deeply breathed to see the kind of revenge.


    Today he chose where he could easily find level two monsters. "What is your name?" Qiao asked in dry tone. "Master, my name is Limmu." he hurriedly answered. "Don''t call me master again and it was better if you name yourself Li Mu*"


    The chaser understood what he meant. When they were entering in the forest, one of his enemy team noticed him and started following. Qiao has developed a habit that whenever he entered or exit the forest, he would carefully cast a nce around to make sure no one was after him.


    Today he did the same and spotted the team but pretended as if he was not giving attention around. "Limmu, did you ever faced some chasers as your enemies and a hurdle for level up?" Qiao asked to know how much he could expect from this chaser. "Hm, my father work in one of the traders shops so he asked his senior to help me get in a team without worryter I slowly leveled up and remain remained in the same team till today. The team left for Hightown and I was left behind because of low level. And I never fell in the trap of other teams and enemies." he truthfully rted and from his face, he seemed regretting the pampered hunting.


    "The team must be generous?" he asked out of curiosity because until now whoever he met never witness someone generous. "No, they pitied me and gave a little experience in ever second hunt."


    While talking they reached the region of level two monsters. "I will exin a little then, I have number of enemies because I have offended more than enemies than the number of my birth years. So you have to be alert if don''t want to die."


    If it was before, the chaser must have reacted with frightened expressions but now he listened and nodded, "Those who are your enemies are my enemies as well from now on. I wanted to test whether I have guts to further level up or I am a shame for my old father." The time Qiao spoke about his guts triggered his ego and now he would not coward no matter if the death was standing right in front of him.


    Instead Qiao got surprised to hear him. He blinked and then shook his head, the way he spoke to the low guts men is enough to bring alive a dead body much less a living human called ''Limmu''


    "Come out you monkeys." Qiao shouted toward where the enemy team was hiding and spoke to Limmu, "If you really wanted to learn then start hunting humans who chase like shameless insects." he was going to see them who they were and how this chaser would react in front of them.


    If he cannot stand straight in front of humans then how he was supposed to hunt the angry monsters.


    The team which was hiding came in front and the leaderughed, "You still dare to show this attitude despite knowing that we belong to Guild while you a rogue." the team leader pointed his sword.


    [* In simplified chinese, li mu means ckthorn so Qiao suggested this because this chaser was like a thorn for him]

 Chapter 98: Level Three (32)

    Chapter 98: Level Three (32)


    Level Three (part 32)


    "Right now, it does not matter if I am a rogue hunter or you belong to another Guild. What does matter is who will survive till the end. So do you dare?" Qiao gripped his weapon tight, as if his weapon was ready and wanted to taste the human blood badly. What made Qiao different from many other chasers was his attitude in severe situations. He would be decisive when it was required.


    His attitude, which sometimes seemed reckless, would bring a wave of fear to whoever wanted to bully him no matter with numbers of team or the level. Limmu heard the words of this chaser and gulped, his choice to act mature and strong was going to be tested right at this spot, right now.


    The team leader saw Limmu standing behind Qiao and seemed to nod. This was a chaser who was a renown loser in the Guild. The Team leader was a little suspicious as to where the two trusted men of this young man were hiding, so he did not act immediately. But even after observing, he only saw this loser tagging along. Perhaps they might being at their back.


    He wanted to make sure of his chances before initiating an attack. If he happened to attack in ignorance then he would be suffering the oue.


    Qiao could seem to understand his intentions and hesitation, so he spoke, "My hidden cards are very diligent." He said this because he could see the sweat line forming on the head of Limmu. The team leader didn''t know about his current condition but he understood the meaning behind those words.


    Though both sides were ready to pounce at each other but thinking in their heads they thought to let it go for now.


    "I wille back at you once againter." he waved his sword and started retreating. Qiao shook his shoulders and spoke, "I will wait then." He also stepped back, hopefully he would be able to hunt two monsters with this addition to his team today. If he happened to decide otherwise and fight with this team then he would have been exhausted and be able to hunt only one.


    Limmu wiped his sweat after listening to their dialog. They then continued with their earlier mission and soon reached the ce and searched around.


    "This way." Qiao gestured towards Limmu in a quite whispered. A level two monster was wandering at the ce he pointed. "We both are level three but I will lead since you have no experience with it." Qiao then pointed him to do the work of distraction because there were only two of them in this team. "Alright." Limmu spoke and directly walked to reach the monster.


    It was the first time ever that he will be facing a monster right from front and the monster was not an injured one. He was scared but if he did not show guts, he will be more pitiful than a luggage dog. The payment of the Guild was due and he has nothing to rent a cottage and he has no heart to go back home empty handed either.


    They were both at level three and to see how confidant Qiao was while lecturing him rather than pampering, he felt that he could do this. Even carbon turns into diamond under high pressure. Right now, he was in that state of carbon and only facing a monster would make him evolve.


    Limmu had seen his team hunting hundred times and today he was practically going to hunt for first time. He held his sword and advanced towards the monster while shouting like a Zero.


    The monster heard the shout and immediately ran to attack the lone chaser. Both were running toward each other.


    Qiao saw this and twitched his brows. He also then rushed to attack but from behind. Usually the stronger attack was put by the stronger chaser with a better weapon so that the first attack proved to be deciding and this attack would solely ensure whether they will be able to hunt and prevent the hunt from running away. Limmu was excited to use his sword for real and forcefully, although he knew it was impossible and that he was only distracting.


    The frontal attack was considered impossible to pull off and very rare and certain situations might buy this opportunity for a hunter to perform it. As the distance was shortening, Qiao appeared swiftly and attacked. His weapon was strong and his level was at the third peak so it was normal for a level two monster to give in easily after such an attack.


    Though it was not killed but it couldn''t move around too. After the attack, Qiao stood away and gestured Limmu to proceed and meet the groans and angry struggle of the monster. Whichever way the monster tried to stop the chaser Limmu straightaway attacked and hacked. It seemed he was alone for now because Qiao was no more around.


    He had actually managed to spot another monster a little distance away. He thought to take a closer look at the monster and at the same time also test this new chaser. What would he do with spoils when he was left alone with it? Whether he would take them and runaway? He had a choice to take the spoils and runaway toward the Guild and pay his fees then join a good team and forget about Qiao, because had not told which Guild he belonged before.


    "Buddy we got three spoils." Limmu picked the spoils and spoke with excitement. He looked around and did not get any response. Now he was sure that he was alone. He looked at the glistening stones in front of him. These three stones would be enough for the Guild fee. But then he remembered the attitude and actions of the brave chaser.


    He knew even if he ran away the young man would definitely search him and then kill him. He had developed some fear against Qiao and his ways and he did not want to earn his anger. Even if he was not around but his threat and every word resonated in his head. He was truly frightened to go against such man so he picked the spoils and walked around as he shouted his name to search for him.

 Chapter 99: Level Three (33)

    Chapter 99: Level Three (33)


    Level Three (part 33)


    Qiao was seeing from the distance and then he shook his head. Turning his head, he walked to observe the monster for second hunt. It was also a level two with horns. When the voice reached near, Qiao shouted to tell that he was there.


    "Ah buddy, you already found the second one, see we got three spoils." he showed them and threw them towards him. Qiao caught it and nodded. Now it was the time to n about second hunt. "As you can see this monster has horns and perhaps also a strong defence. How do you think we should tackle it''s defence?" Qiao asked his opinion.


    Limmu saw the monster; he had seen many types of monsters with his team choosing various types of hunt ns. "Mostly horn-type monsters tend to be more flexible with attacks and they usually sense the double attack policy of chasers. They use their horns for both attack and defence. To avoid any difficulty in such types of hunt, we need to attack it at the same time while the one who has a strong agility skill can choose to attack from front. I regret not learning it before now." He lowered his head to feel down.


    "Alright, if you can stab the weapon from behind at the same time then I would be attacking from front." Qiao patted his shoulder. He didn''t know why Limmu chose to not run away but if he was with him then he doesn''t mind letting him learn and hunt along. After all both of them were short of spoils.


    They were doing something they had never thought before, it was to hunt lower level monsters with high levels advantage. Both of them attacked at once and the pace of the weapon were almost matched. It was a surprise attack for monster because both came at it shouting.


    Qiao barely escaped from the horns as it almost brushed past his cheeks. He had to admit that the monster was quite agile too. When it retreated the sword left a deep cut. But both injuries were not fatal enough to make the monster fell on ground.


    "Don''t stop..." Qiao shouted. Limmu was about to ask something but stopped himself and then again, he followed with his attack. He kept his sword right at the neck to give a fatal attack. Qiao used his shapeless weapon to quickly restrict the movement of the horns. He was pushed back by the struggle of the monster but he didn''t loosen his grip.


    When the monster finally fell, they heaved a sigh of relief.


    "Where should the spoils be?" Qiao asked. They had searched every single skin part while searching for the spoils but did not find it yet.


    "Perhaps these horns are the spoils itself." Limmu spoke. Horn-type monsters tended to use their horns as their best weapon so it was possible that they use horns for bearing the spoils too.


    "Do we need to break the horns?" Qiao was puzzled because these horns did not look sparkly and shiny like other spoils did.


    "No, not really, we can''t do that. We might end up breaking the spoils in pieces which of course would lower it''s worth." He was telling what his experience told so Qiao nodded. They disjointed the horns and at that moment, Limmu critically observed. This level two monster cannot be rumoured horntail, right? He was right, the edges of the horns were giving off some strange glisten.


    "So that means we can use our weapon to cut off the corners?" Qiao wondered.


    "I am afraid it won''t work either." Limmu shook his head. So, they decided to go back and sell the horns to someone else or at some shop. They possibly cannot walk around while hanging both the horns on their waist. These horns were used to make low level weapons so soon they found a shop owner who was ready to buy it from them. In return they were able to get ten level two spoils. Qiao was not expecting that a level two monster could give them ten spoils, it was more than wonderful.


    Today proved to be the best for hunting and he had also finally reached level four. They got thirteen spoils in total today. When they returned to the cottage, Qiao gave Limmu seven of them. He on the other hand was agape to see that this young man gave away almost half. "I only need five and it would be fair too." He spoke as he returned two dly.


    Qiao kept it because in his present situation he cannot show over generosity. Limmu now had a choice. He could leave for the guild right now or stay with this risk-taking chaser but he was afraid of him in a true sense. If he happened to offend him, he would be the at a loss.


    Qiao at that moment thought to ask something.


    "Since you know how to read, can you read a booklet for me?" There was no expression on his face as if he was just speaking to a stranger. Limmu heard this and fell in a dilemma. He could see the expressionless face and the questioning eyes and he feared to refuse the request.


    "It is nothing bigpared to the favour you did me. Bring it and I will read it." The day was yet to end so he could still read. There were streetmps in the Middletown but chasers would not bring their hard-earned booklet in front of others and read it out loud. "I will be back then in no time." Qiao left the cottage to bring the booklet.


    The old man looked him from head to toe and then the spoils. "Do you steal and get this much in a day." Only bandits would be able to earn so many spoils in a day.


    "I hunted two monsters today to pay the price as I was in a hurry." Qiao respectfully answered.


    He had to face this old bookstore owner again so he did not take his words as offence.


    "I will be quite happy if youe and buy few more books." He chuckled as he collected the spoils and handed him the booklet.


    "Wait..." he stopped Qiao when he was about to leave.

 Chapter 100: Level Three (34)

    Chapter 100: Level Three (34)


    Level Three (part 34)


    Qiao stopped when he heard the voice, then started thinking why had the old owner asked him to stop?


    "Why is there a cursed aura around you? From your age to level, you do not seem to be someone who would venture to such a ce." The old owner asked out of curiosity. Previously when this young man had visited, he had already felt it and thenter once more he had strongly sensed it again, but could not find the chance to ask about it.


    "It''s a long story respected Gege." He replied while having a strange expression on his face that was quite not a smirk. He could not help but mock his current situation and how he was caught by the aura.


    The old owner nodded at the response and did not try to pry any further. Qiao exited the shop and then reached back to his cottage. Limmu was waiting for him while sharpening his weapon all this while. He was feeling stupid that he had never valued his weapon and the skills to be strong up till now.


    Qiao entered and handed him the booklet which only consisted of twelve to fifteen pages. Qiao was not surprised about it as the previous booklet which he bought only had ten pages with limited information. Extensive care was taken by high level people to not expose the more dangerous and secretive information to lower level hunters. Knowledge was a weapon in itself and more often it could lead to a precarious situation. Spreading of such information would mostly garner greed from them rather than to do something for the betterment of the world.


    Many of those who chose to spent spoils on buying booklets once or twice,ter decided to never buy again after seeing how limited information was provided on the papers. As for the better grade booklets, they were naturally more expensive and only obtainable by those who could handle it. Although sometimes people who had a passion to collect information at any cost would pour their wealth to buy them no matter their level.


    "Read this for me." He handed the booklet to Limmu, who had a surprised look on his face. He lifted his brows to see that this young man had spent his spoils on a booklet. He had only witnessed one person doing this and he was the leader of his team back then.


    "Alright then. The title says ''A precise information about the Hidden Ind located in the middle of Azzura Continent" Limmu tranted the title first of all. He then opened the cover and started reading.


    "Azzura Continent is the samend where the Middletown forest is located and this is one of the safest havens for lower ss chasers. Azzura Continent has five inds in total with Hidden Ind being the most dangerous among them. In fact, the name Azzura was given to this continent because of the presence of this Hidden ind."


    "Here the Monster race, Azzura breed and live and usually level six hunters are sent to this Hidden Ind for the ss test."


    "The identifying trait of this race is really special as these monsters are all blind or more precisely, they cannot use their eyes to see in the darkness. It was noticed that the monsters chose to disappear as the evening falls but as to where they disappear is still unknown to hunters who happened to visit this ce."


    As he continued, the sun had finally set and it wasn''t possible to continue reading. Limmu handed back the booklet to Qiao.


    He did not notice the look on Qiao''s face at that moment.


    He was thrilled to finally know more about the ce where he was currently living and how many ces were unseen yet. This meant he wouldn''t be hunting in the Middletown forest after he reached level four. He would be sent to another ind of this continent or perhaps if he was able to gather some trusted men then he could form his own team.


    The old owner had not taken all the spoils and returned four. He nned to visit the Starglow Guild tomorrow since he had some spoils to pay as fee and was enthusiastic to take the test for recruitment.


    "Tomorrow I might leave to join a Guild, if you want to stay, you can because I have paid one month rent in advance." Qiao voiced to tell the chaser.


    "I am also going back to my Guild." Limmu answered. Again, there was silence.


    "How many Guilds are working in the Middletown? Also do the other inds also have living poption?" Qiao thought to ask this chaser who had much knowledge.


    "There are close to a hundred Guilds, but only tens of them could grant the golden token that is required to reach the Hightown because these Guilds have arge influence. Their sub Guilds are present in even the most dangerous parts of the continent so they have influence as well as the power to stand against the circumstances. The other Inds also inhabit poption but not muchpared to the Middletown. You must have heard of the exits and entrances of the Middletown, did you? Limmu asked.


    "I have heard about it." Qiao spoke. He felt quite fortunate to have met someone really knowledgeable.


    "Some of these exits also lead to various small and big inds where the teams venture in the day time, ording to their levels. For example, level four teams are not allowed to hunt in the Middletown forest. If anyone of the team was found hunting. The only exceptions are if those teams are given a mission or a special permission."


    "It is also because as the monsters bes stronger, they choose to live in their separate territories. They grow bigger and frightening and eventually learn how to use their natural armours. Which is why stronger hunters are required to face them" Limmu stopped for a while.


    "What is natural armour?" It was something new for Qiao.


    "Buddy, the stones which we get in form of spoils are the natural armours of the monster. When they grow up, they start using them for their defence or offence."


    "For example, if a monster lives in the water, with the help of evolution or the natural body condition it can bear a stone which has the quality to repel water or manage life under the water. Then after reaching level five that specific monster will be able to use this stone as a water source and also as a source to live without water depending on how carefully the monster bred that stone."


    "This could probably result in a situation where a big water monster is able to walk around with water circling it to keep it damp. Now imagine what happens if therge monster of water needs more water when outside of theke or river or ocean for itself. What would it do?" Limmu suddenly asked as he seemed lost in defining.


    Qiao who was listening carefully was surprised when he was asked a question in the middle. His brain went numb as he thought of an answer. Yet, despite ying various monster games in his advanced world he was unable to imagine what would the monster do.


    "The monster would start absorbing water from humans for its own body; many learned hunters have told that though humans live on the open grounds, our body bear considerable amount of water and suppose if most of the water was sucked dry, what would remain behind? This is why Middletown is chosen for the lower level chasers and strong hunter clear it for more than a quarter poption of all the continents."


    The lower level monsters cannot learn the usage of natural armours. This was why other inds had low poption. It was more dangerous living there.


    Qiao was astounded to know this and then he thought how are the other continents and their poption surviving? He could not wait for Limmu to speak further so he asked, "How do the other continents and their poption deal with monsters then?"


    "Ah this, I don''t know even a single piece of information rted to it. I only know that Level seven and upper hunters are sent in various parts of the other continents for ss tests and training. The chosen Guilds send their teams with mission to hunt down troubling and strong monsters."


    "What is a ss test?" Qiao put out another question. Every piece of information led to many other questions but he was asking only the urgent or more pressing ones on his mind. He had treated this Limmu like any other bad chaser crudely, but he never knew that he was an encyclopaedia of information.


    "Hah I will tell you this, but this will be thest one. My eyes are closing buddy..." He pleaded. For a carefree chaser to hunt down two monsters in one day was exhausting and he was dying to sleep. Nheless, he choose to answer because he feared Qiao and his anger.


    "Oh, alright." Qiao forgot because he was immersed in understanding and remembering all the words spoken by him.


    "From level six, every level above a hunter went, he would not be given the mark of level up until he passes the ss test. This means if a team chose to not join any Guild and ventures on their own, they won''t be considered strong hunters and would not be given missions to collect treasures. Such teams remain rogue and eventually vanish out from the face of this world because they end up in front of unexpected monsters due to their ignorance. Only one out of a thousand teams survive till level nine and..." Limmu did not speak further.


    Qiao finally started to understand why the present rules were set by the Guilds and why chasers were forced to abide by such rules.

 Chapter 101: Level Four Chaser

    Chapter 101: Level Four Chaser


    Level Four Chaser


    As the morning arrived, they were ready to separate and walk on their own paths. Limmu was going to go back to his previous Guild while Qiao headed towards the Starglow Guild. He was excited to register himself in the Guild for the special missions of winter and also this will smoothen his journey towards the Hightown after when he reached Level Five.


    Starglow Guild was one of those who could grant gold tokens as a permission to level five hunters to travel towards Hightown. The information Limmu gave him was enough to satisfy his current concerns. He kept the booklet with him for when he would need it in future as he had not learnt all the information. He would have to find another chaserter who could. Limmu had given him so much information right now that he had to umte it first and then think about learning the various random facts that the booklet contained.


    As he walked towards his destination, he finally saw the big shining board at the face of a Guild building, ''Starglow; Defy The Grounds, a ce for ascenders''


    The entrance had the same receptions desk just like any other Guild but the difference was in the grandeur of appearance. There were some open waiting chambers and two reception men sitting across the desk.


    "Greetings seniors, I am here to register for the winter missions." Qiao greeted and spoke. The reception men scrutinized him from head to toe, and were able to make out that he was level four and eligible for the registration.


    "Which Guild did you belong to before?" One of them opened a writing register and asked him. The process was simple, he would first write down the casual info about the chaser and the background behaviour in his previous Guild. This was a rule, though after getting registered chasers rarely followed rules among teams, but this did not mean the Guild would not care about their previous history.


    "The Cloak of Wolf"


    Qiao told the name of the previous Guild while he had zero clues as to why they had asked it. The other man shuffled through a big register and searched through the name list.


    "Your name is not in any of the teams of that Guild." he looked up and spoke. The list was two-month-old while Qiao had joined that Guild at thest week of thest month and the data was not sent to others yet.


    "I joined ittest month with my own team. Now my team has went back to the downtown to spend the winters. My team won the yearly cement token too." He omitted the part where he had a disagreement and was kicked out of the Guildter.


    "Oh, the data has not reached us yet. You have to wait until we send someone to testify the validity of the information." The reception man gestured at him to wait in the chamber.


    "But that would spoil my whole day." Qiao worriedly spoke. For him to wait was equal to wasting precious time.


    At that moment, a man walked in front of the desk. He was well built and wearing better clothing. He was at level six and ready to travel towards Hightown as two days ago he was finally granted the Golden Token. When he arrived in front of the desk, he heard thest sentence, from the impatient tone of the chaser he got surprised. The voice matched to the voice he had heard in the forest. He was here to say goodbye but thought to talk with the young man when he noticed him.


    Qiao also then noticed the curious eyes and when he turned he recognized him but then ignored, as he thought that both of them had helped each other equally and had no debt to pay to the other.


    "I have never seen you here before" The senior hunter looked toward the chaser and asked with the same curiosity. He asked this to rify his doubt. That day, when he returned back withplete mission singlehandedly, the Guild gave him a special position and golden token. Now he was respected in the Guild and a strong hunter.


    Both reception men were feeling odd as to why a senior and respected hunter was asking something unimportant to amon chaser.


    "That''s because I have never been here." Qiao shook his shoulders without any care.


    At the same time the new data finally arrived and the reception man started to look out for the name professionally.


    "What? You were kicked out of your previous Guild? We cannot register a chaser with such behaviour and background." he closed the papers and shook his head.


    "I was only helping a week team back then against the snatchers but that shameless snatcher put a falseint against me in the Guild." he spoke with determination as if he didn''t care whether this Guild would register him or not.


    Once it was done it would remain so. He was not going to regret his decision from back then. He would find another way to level up if they did not ept him here. On the side, when the senior hunter heard him speak as such he was certain this young man the same.


    "We cannot testify your words; do you have someone to testify the truth for your excuse?" The reception man crossed his arms. Mostly in such matters, a chaser can never bring someone who could testify his innocence in the certain matter.


    "This would take another day for me to bring that team and I don''t know whether he has already left for downtown or not." He spoke in fallen spirits.


    At that, the senior hunter put his hand on his shoulders and smiled. "Come on buddy, you do not need someone of lower levels to testify your words."


    The reception men saw this and their jaws fell to the ground. There was no one currently here, only the senior, the chaser and the two reception men.


    ''What does this senior mean'' they were thinking in their heads.

 Chapter 102: Level Four Chaser (2)

    Chapter 102: Level Four Chaser (2)


    Level Four Chaser (part 2)


    Qiao looked at the hunter with doubt. He still wanted to pretend that he didn''t know him. He was in bad situation where he was bound to think what to do or what not to do.


    "He is a trustable chaser in the entire Middletown and being a hunter of level six in the entire Middletown I testify his words. I believe that my own brother can backstab me in time of greed but this chaser won''t." the hunter spoke confidently.


    Qiao heard and finally gave some face.


    "Ah, thanks senior. I appreciate your favour." The reception men had no other objection after a stronger hunter was giving his words. He registered him as a new chaser.


    "For your test of skills, you will be sent with a normal team in the fourth region in the Middletown forest. The winter quest teams tend to venture to Snow Ind situated away from the seventh exit of the Middletown, so it is necessary to test your sustainability to coborate with a team as well as hunting experience." The reception man wrote down his name and handed him a key for his lodge. "Four level two spoils for Guild fee." The other reception man demanded and Qiao hurriedly ces the stones on the desk.


    Though in his original n, he thought to hunt solo like a rogue but the words of the Limmu were also fresh in his mind. Those rogue chasers lost their chances for ss tests and could not level up. Those who aim to be stronger should necessarily take those tests, especially when his sole purpose was to be strongest of all.


    And if he could not get registered here, he won''t be getting anywhere. Time was also a problem for him. He cannot wander here and there and waste time.


    "Wait here till the team gathers." he gestured toward the waiting chambers.


    Qiao nodded and walked. The senior hunter walked with him. "Thank you senior." he formally spoke.


    "Oh, I just wanted to know your name before leaving Middletown. I will be waiting in the Hightown for you as I strongly believe that you have a real enthusiasm for levelling up." He scratched his hair and formally spoke as well.


    "My name is Qiao and I will definitely reach Hightown in thest of two month''s winter." He spoke with a determined tone and the hunter also got shocked. If he truthfully speaks, there was not a single chaser who had attempted two levels in one and a half month but because he has spoken up earlier for him, he cannot deny his words. He also anticipated what would he do in this winter.


    He brought out the level five sword which Qiao has seen before and handed it to him. "I know you like to have a strong weapon; take it and you can return it back when you find a better weapon. This one is level five but for me is more precious than a level seven Pole of the Entity." The sword was uniquely designed and its surface gave off the aura of warmth.


    Qiao was shocked, until now he was forcing himself to give face to this hunter but to see this he was slightly moved. He hadpletely forgotten to get a good weapon because of the small amount of stones he had.


    "If this weapon is truly this precious then why are you giving it to a week chaser? I mean if someone snatched it from me what would I do?" Qiao shrugged his shoulders. He was about to meet new chasers and who know what level of greed they bear in them.


    "Haha, the sword know it''s master and since I am giving it to you, it would obey as it is mymand, so no matter who snatched from you the sword would not follow the attack of a snatcher, unless he is a level seven or above which is almost impossible to meet in the whole Azzura continent." The hunter patted his shoulders.


    The senior hunter then left after a formal conversation and Qiao sat to wait for the team. Qiao carefully moved his hand on the surface of the sword and nodded. Now he had a reason to believe that good karma would return back some day. He met the senior hunter when he needed his favour, he found this sword when his own weapon was no longer powerful enough.


    For him to be on the same level as the weapon was a sign of threat for hunting, he believed.


    The reception men were sneakily looking at them when they saw the respected hunter giving away his previous sword. Almost every hunter was known to the fact that this senior hunter would do anything for his sword to remain safe from anyone''s approach. They were even more shocked now.


    Qiao kept the sword in the hilt and hung it at his back. He preferred to keep the shapeless weapon in his hand and the sword was for really dangerous times. He couldn''t take out a precious weapon carelessly, specially when it did not belong to him.


    Half an hourter, the team came. This was theirst quest in the Middletown after which they would leave for the Snow Ind. There was a small encampment of the hunting teams who were given permission to hunt in the Snow Ind and the stronger hunting organizations take care of their night rest in their camps. The team leader met the reception man and who gestured toward Qiao as he was looking for ast member for his team. All the team members were level four primary, only the leader was at half way through level five.


    "It''s good that we finally found a chaser for our team, now it will no more dy us from setting out for Snow Inds." he nodded and called Qiao by his name. The reception man had told him the guy''s name and the present level already.

 Chapter 103: Level Four (3)

    Chapter 103: Level Four (3)


    Level Four (3)


    Test for registration:


    The team consisted of five members including Qiao. They headed towards the fourth region of the Middle forest which mainly had level three peak or level four monsters. This region was only open for stronger teams. The uniqueness of this region was its vicinity. Uneven hills and the even bigger vines were ubiquitous to the very eyes.


    If a chaser who had learned the normal moves of agility was to be careless here, he would get puzzled over how to retreat or move forward in a situation of hurry or urgency. Qiao was the one most amazed to see this region, this region was somehow simr to the hilly or mountainous areas of earth but there still remained the uniqueness that set it apart.


    "Qiao since you are the new member and also you are here to give the test for registration, you will be the one doing most of the part of the hunt."


    The team leader announced and Qiao was left speechless. If he was the one supposed to hunt all alone why did even they bother toe along.


    "Come on, you seem to be scared. We are here to help you in case you lose it." He spoke like a very serious and considerate senior, but perhaps all others understood his words and startedughing. Qiao saw theirugh and could only shake his head.


    "Man show us your experience of the years or are you among those who snatch thest attack. Maybe you really don''t have much experience since you don''t even look that old. You might have started hunting only recently." Someone pointed at the fact that he was younger among them.


    Now this was another suspicion which he might take multiple years to exin about him.


    "You got frightened?" The team leader asked, he was testing the mental calibre of this chaser. He could not see the scared look or fear on his face so he thought to ask in case he was pretending to be stronger yet actually he was not.


    "There is nothing frightening, I am only concerned for the type of monster we will face as I have never hunted in this region." Qiao pointed to the odd setting of the ce and spoke.


    The team then scattered slightly and minded their own business as they looked around. Soon the team leader had sensed a monster and he gestured at them to move to search for it.


    "In this region almost all of the monster happened to be horntail. They bear horns on all over their body. Sometimes even hidden horns for defence depending on their nature. But they all look very calm, apparently just like you while actually they happen to be scared of chasers and rarely happen to get caught with ease. So these hills would help greatly, if you know what it means to be agile." The team leader patiently exined.


    It was normal for chasers to lose agility if they only focus to hunt with power. There were many who often took the meat from the same monster and eat it after hunting it. Those who don''t believe in the five main skills, they simply build up giant bodies and strengthen their physique as such to increase raw strength to hunt with their power or force.


    Such kind of chasers level up like normal hunters but their appearance ispletely different. Levelling up helps their bones to be strong and big while eating such meat from monsters, they became giant humans.


    So when the team leader pointed it out, he meant actual agility skill. Qiao took a deep breath in and then started jumping towards the hills while kicking the ground for support in an experienced way. At the same time someone sent a signal that the monster was spotted.


    The Team leader nodded and followed the direction to observe the monster first.


    This was an eight feet tall monster with a long horntail. The tail was almost equal to the length of the whole body. Watching it from afar, the chasers could imagine what level of difficulty they had to face.


    "Alright boys, since all of you have passed the test to be a part of this team while Qiao is a newer addition, we will give this chance to the young and enthusiastic boy. Half of you will remain at the rear for the time being." He pped and got the attention of all and then disclosed the most important part of today''s hunt.


    Qiao still thought that it was another serious joke by the team leader but when he saw half of them leaving behind, it made his brows twitch slightly. The team leader, Qiao and one more member alone stood there.


    "One of the most dangerous part of this type of hunt is to think of a counter decision against the horntail''s defence. It has an approximately seven-foot-long tail with clear andrge horns or thorns protruding from it." he shrugged and then spoke again. "So, what you are thinking to against it right now?"


    "Well it depends on the fact if you will be in this hunt or not because my hunting choices would differ from yours. And as you said, I am the one hunting which means you will be following my instructions and whatever we gain from it, half of it will go to me."


    "But as I am also part of the team and am hunting under your instructions, then of course I will follow what you say no matter how much the style of your hunt differs from my method." Qiao spoke in a carefree manner and the leader kept looking at him agape for some time.


    His words were really twisted, in that if someone was not careful, they would think he was just speaking the truth. But in fact, he had pushed all responsibility upon the leader. If he was to hunt the monster then either it was under the leader and then he would just be following instructions and not doing it solo as the leader wanted. If the leader told him to do it on his own with just two members, then he would be iming half the spoils which was something the leader did not want,


    The leader also grasped his words. If he was going to follow this newbie and lost the im of the stones too, would he be able to save face in front of his team? And who knows what type of instructions this newbie would give him.


    He never thought that this young chaser could be this smart. The way he told that only half of the team would be hunting and throwing most of the burden on his shoulders, he couldin about the team behaviour in the Guild.

 Chapter 104: Level Four (4)

    Chapter 104: Level Four (4)


    Level Four (4)


    Newbie is Smart:


    "Oh yes, you are right. Haha, I will lead you in order to let you learn how to hunt a stronger monster." The leader suddenly changed his tone and patted his shoulder.


    Qiao nodded, "I will follow you then."


    They were standing on the hill and the monster was at the in ground below them.


    "We need to make the monster lose its bnce. The giant body should meet the ground first and two chasers would then simultaneously attack at the vital parts of the monster. Do you understand?" He asked Qiao, who nodded. Qiao had met a monster who bore thorn defence but it waspletely different to the one in front of him currently. A small and a lower level monster had so much differencespared to higher levelled monsters and as he was not experienced, he thought to follow the team leader.


    Qiao looked carefully at the monster prowling to observe its weakness. After a while of observation, it seemed that its neck part was one of the most vital part. And it would have been better if he chose to directly face from front. Despite what he thought, he went to hung around the vines and circled around the monster safely, keeping a distance of nine feet from it.


    One of the vines he took was thrown towards the leader and second kept another one in his hand. The leader then gestured and they pulled the vines to throw the monster on ground.


    "Come here and join us to attack it." the leader shouted to the third chaser.


    He also came and the forced down upon the monster. The leader then hurried to jump and attack, but at the meantime he forgot that the tail was free of any entanglements. As soon as hended for attack, the tail came right away at him and the leader barely made it away. Still one of the horns brushed past his thigh and he started to spout vulgarities in pain.


    After letting the chaser taste the oue of his attack, the monster started to clear the vines binding it off from its body and also looked toward the hill where chasers were standing. It got rid of the vines and howled toward the hill. The hills were not really high up and the monsters could easily scale them just like humans. But monsters needed to move their giant body with huge force while hunters could jump with the help of agility skill.


    "Save yourself." The leader reminded and jumped backwards; his movement was so much smooth that Qiao could not help but watch it first. This was a new move in his eyes in agility skill. It was simr to a backflip, but over a great height. It was something only capable by the athletes in his world. For a big hunter who had human physical traits with normal flexibility or joints, it would feel too hard to perform it.


    While thinking about that movement, the monster almost reached before him. Before it could give him a surprise attack with its tail, Qiao slipped underneath its body. While holding his weapon upward, he exerted force, leaving an injury at the neck part. Then he rolled on the ground to avoid the giant body trampling around.


    The leader saw this and gulped. He was truly out of sense now, how did he tackle this monster with a big tail. If it was only a normal tail then there were few means to hunt it, but this was a horny tail.


    "Would you mind if we switch the onemanding the hunt?" he finally asked Qiao.


    "Sure, but remember my demand." Qiao did not go too formal this time.


    He has read the story of the stag who used to feel proud of its horns because of their beauty and admiration from others, but when it was chased by a pack of hounds the same beautiful horns had brought trouble and entangled it in the bushes when it was running in the forest.


    This monster also bore horns but these were sharp like thorns. No matter if the story was based on truth or false, he still thought he could use that story for a n by changing it a little. He needed to set up bushes for this monster to get caught in it. Or something simr.


    "Alright then. You both have to attack without taking break in the middle from the front part." He gave his first instruction and both the team leader and the other chaser got a huge shock from it.


    "Was he taking them as pigeons that could be sacrificed?


    Qiao has seen the agility skill of the leader and he was sure that he won''t find it too hard to follow. He then himself went to the opposite side to grab as many vines as he could and started to throw and bind it in a mess of ropes. The monster was attacking and fending off the attack of two chasers while thinking to itself that it could cut off any vines or no matter how much the amount, he would not get tanlged.


    After umting a mess of vines, Qiao started to bind it around the trunk of a nearby big tree. It was not a permanent solution but it could give him enough time to seriously injure it. The tail was not only covered by the mess of vines but it suddenly came to halt because of the smartly formatted trap for the tail.


    Until now both of them were only doing mock attacks and keeping safe distance to distract the monster but when the tail did not appear to fend off the leader, he actually put a force to give a real attack.


    "Leave no room in hunting it down." Qiao shouted to remind them.


    His authoritative tone pushed the ego of the leader to the end and he was fuming while attacking.


    "Do you need to remind me?" he murmured under breath. He was sweating because the mock attacks earlier were really dangerous than actual attack as they slowly sapped his strength without putting any damage on the monster. And now he was immediately ordered to attack. He could only fume about it.

 Chapter 105: Level Four (5)

    Chapter 105: Level Four (5)


    Level Four (5)


    Qiao could not be bothered by the ego of a leader, he had to remain vignt and cautious even at the stake of burning coals. The monster would be killed or at least critically injured till the vines breakdown from the sharp horns or by the monster using its body to break free.


    "Why did you choose this critical method? You already know that we are not a whole team." the team leader gritted his teeth and asked in the middle of the attack.


    "It was your decision to work with a smaller team, rest assured we are not going to lose." Qiao spoke determined.


    "Lose, like hell would I lose. Am I still supposed to lose after risking so much?" team leader murmured with anger.


    His ego was triggered by thest words of the chaser, if he could not throw the monster face down and finish it off, then he would be losing face and this chaser would be telling tales of his defeatter. He was attacking with all his might and then red at the other team member who was cking around with his attacks. He could see that Qiao had not stopped with whatever he was doing. He was making it harder for monster to break apart from the mess of vines as he was constantly umting them over and over. Still he had limits to much he could tangle it with simple vines.


    While umting a few injuries, monster made it away from the vines and seeded in setting free its tail. Then it attack towards Qiao with all its might as in its eyes this chaser was a constant headache and needed to be get rid first.


    Qiao jumped away from it just like he had learned from team leader.


    "Ah you damned creature," he was hit by the tail and thrown to some distance away. Luckily, he wasn''t impaled by any thorns and the injury just made him a little dizzy from the impact.


    The leader saw this and leaped forward for another attack as the monster was distracted. At the same time,


    "What are you still waiting here stupid, go and call all the other members, this shitty monster wants us all topletely destroy it."


    He yelled at thezy member to bring all the team members. He had no moreints against the efforts of this new member. He was doing his best until now and was also witty. Just that this level higher monster demanded the coboration of a whole big team for hunting it smoothly.


    Would it not be an easy time for hunters if the monsters did not gain significant power boosts after attaining higher levels. This was why at higher levels too, monsters still needed to be hunted in teams. A human and a monster both were considered nemesis for each for apparent strong reasons.


    Monsters won''t give a second concern when ruining human poption after they had enough strength to run amok. They would try to destroy human colonies because being the stronger ones, they would not ept some ants ring at them with hatred. Simr to that, humans were born with survival instinct.


    They can''t let the monster run loose around and allow them to trample upon humans like trash. Humans always thought that monsters would go extinct, with their limited ability of thinking,ws and also their beastly nature. But that had yet to happen as they keep surviving.


    And they were only able to survive because they had developed these instincts for survival over many years. Wiping out monsterspletely was not an option either as now the economy was something that depended upon the monsters. And thus, the current hunter system of hunting in teams came about.


    Only with their survival instinct helping them to experience difficulties and be strong, monsters are able to keep the bnce of nature. The human chose their territories to make their colonies for society while monsters chose their territories to expand it along their strength. Monster always increase the area under their territory when they grow a level higher. It was because their life span was not limited just like humans. Compared to a normal life of a monster in this world, human would expand to three generations in the same time span.


    The other team members came running at that moment and when they saw their team leader struggling to stop the monster while the monster was moving toward Qiao, they hurried forward.


    "Hurry, if that new member dies, we will not be able to leave for the Snow Ind tomorrow." Someone shouted among them and they hurried to reach the spot.


    They knew the rules, withoutplete team members they won''t be able to leave and tomorrow was thest chance to leave with two other teams. They knew the journey was a little dangerous. Moreover, his death would demote their team reputation and the me would be on their shoulders.


    "Team leader tell us what should we do?" the one asked to the leader who was furiously charging toward monster.


    He heard this and wanted to speak a round of bigger vulgarities but he was short of time currently.


    "Stop that damned monster, you fool." he gritted his teeth and spoke.


    Qiao was hit directly and he wasying on the ground, still groggy from the attack. This was first ever since he actually faced a monster that couldnd such a seriously hit, moreover an angry monster.


    He remembered the game which he yed in his childhood, whenever the NPC was hit by sudden unexpected attack it would feel as if stars started dancing around its head and now, he was feeling same way. Now he believed that the situation could be simr with real humans too.


    He was not listening to the giant footsteps of the monster only trying to collect some senses. "Qiao stand up and run." He heard vague voice of the over-smart team leader, he wanted to p him for his folly but what could be done now.


    It was all because of that damn ego. He took support of his weapon and stood up only to see the running monster. This time it was a brand-new experience about another phrase the had often heard in his world especially in the novels he read.


    He felt at that moment as if his heart had rushed to his mouth with fear and jumped backward, this time not losing it.


    Meantime, a number of chasers ran towards the monster while the centre of its attention was newbie. The monster has seen that this team had limited number of hunter so it could tackle the most smart one firstly.


    "Surround and attack." The leader voiced and all the chasers brought their different weapons to follow the instructions.


    "Just don''t attack randomly, first injure the tail alone." Qiao shouted, after facing the tail attack he was able to understand why the monster developed horns on its tail with its evolution.


    Few of the monsters chose to evolve in a way which could help them secure their stones of nature. So that after attaining levels they evolve these stones into the natural armours. But it was unusual for a team to find out such critical information about a monster. Those teams usually end up getting damage in return. When the team leader heard, he was in dilemma whether to listen his instructions in front of his team or ignore.


    But seeing the giant and triggered monster he chose to follow it this once, though his ego was cursing him but for now he had no other choice.


    "Follow and cut its tail at all cost." he voiced and his team immediately leaped with three of them attacking the tail at same time withouting into its direct view, else the monster would again fend them off and all would be for naught.


    While team leader came to help Qiao, he on the other hand was trying his best to maintain a safe distance which currently seemed impossible with the present chase of the monster. When team leader joined, he heaved a sigh as at least he was not the one going to die today.


    "If you could spare me a single precise moment, I might be able to give it a fatal attack." Qiao spoke serenely. He was thinking to use his level five weapon. Team leader nced at his weapon and thought, he always makes me the sacrifice.


    "Alright, only this time once again." He wanted to cry but no tears came out.


    Qiao brought out his sword suddenly and then pierced it in the long neck of the monster. It fell before the other chasers could put a coborative and fatal attack on the tail.


    They had been confused where to attack when the whole tail was covered with horns.


    The monster fell and so Qiao breathed deeply. He wanted to thank that senior chaser for his generosity. If it was not the sword, no matter how much fatal attacks he wanted to put, it would be a waste with a normal weapon. He put the weapon again in his backpack clothe.


    The team leader was agape, when the team members saw the monster fall on its own they came to see what was going on. No one spoke for a brief moment.


    After some time, the team leader collected his senses and gulped. He was not going to tell that he was not the one to kill the monster, he cannot allow his ego to be hurt any longer.


    He just silently walked past saying, "Tomorrow, get ready for the journey early morning."


    The team members wanted to ask about spoils, but to see the low spirits of the leader they chose to follow him. Qiao collected a few level three stones and kept with him. He also then started walking toward the Guild to see what report the team leader would submit about his performance.

 Chapter 106: Level Four (6)

    Chapter 106: Level Four (6)


    Level Four (6)


    Journey toward Snow Ind:


    Early morning few teams got ready, they were leaving from the seventh exit of the Middletown. Every team has a map so if they don''t want to follow others, they still could reach Snow Ind wooden bridge.


    This was thest badge of teams which was leaving for winter hunting. Total six teams were included in thest badge and mostly belong to the various other Guilds. Most of them were not acquainted anything of outer regions so they were not willing to make solo travel.


    The winter has begun and the day was full of empty clouds, the light was sparse and the time limit for a whole days has shrank to the lowest suddenly, it was quite surprising for Qiao because in his world the winter does not immediately show it''s signs especially the meridian time hours.


    All the exits of the Middletown were safe but whoever crossed away from them then he himself was responsible for his actions and his life. Not all the exits were safe for example seventh exit. It brings a newer region of the continent with threatening life challenges. So the rules were written at the exit point clearly.


    The seventh exit was supposed to be simr to the second or third but it was different, Initially Snow Ind was part of the Middletown centuries ago and there was proper path for travel but when the monster came destroying everything in their way.


    The path was cut smaller and narrow. The senior and stronger hunters broke the rocky path in smithereens decades ago and the big natural bridge between the Snow Ind and the Middletown was also sted by them. So the Snow Ind got separated from the Middletown because the bigke runs down the natural pathway.


    After they broke the natural pathway the monsters could not longer wreak havoc in the Middletown but another problem came. Now the hunters were unable to cross it and hunt in the Snow Ind, this resulted another crisis. The monsters were free to level up and be giant so just after a century, they again were able to make a natural bridge with the help of their unique natural armors and stones and again Middletown faces the destruction. Few decades ago, senior hunters cleared the Snow Ind sessfully and they built a wooden bridge for hunting teams and set strict rules whoever wanted to hunt in the Snow Ind.


    Senior hunters were usually busy with sudden missions or solving problems in all the continents so they cannot let this Snow Ind remain a bell of threat and increase their burden.


    Now it was open for all type of teams who has level four team members in them. With the time the stronger merchandise opened their organization in the Snow Ind to wee those teams and provide their necessities of weapons, lodges and security in time of their rest.


    Now the teams were standing in rows to cross the narrow path. Every team wanted to stand in first to witness the wooden bridge before others. "We better standst, I have heard theke beneath the wooden bridge can unexpectedly turn violent. When the water monsters see that the silver ss teams were not guarding the wooden bridge, they would jump over the bridge and throw down whomever happened to be on the bridge.


    So it was not wise if a team in it''s ignorance start walking on it without the senior Silver ss gesture them to passthrough. This bridge was always guarded by the Silver ss two teams because monsters never forget their grudge and try their best to destroy this bridge because they bear some intellect with the level up and knew that this bridge was letting hunters reach Snow Ind.


    The first team was about to set feet at the wooden bridge when he heard the warning and stopped. A Silver ss team appeared and red the newbies, "Didn''t your Guild tell about the necessary information, don''t you know the rules, how dare you go against it when you know the death awaits otherwise." The team leader of the Silver ss team spoke in a very authoritative tone.


    The team members lowered their heads and didn''t speak anything, it would be considered audacity of manners if they spoke anything. This guarding team has the authority to send them back with a strict report.


    If the senior teams were responsible to provide security to the weak teams then weak teams should show some manners and oblige to rules. The senior took a deep breath and walked in front then he gestured his men to walk on distance on the bridge with their ready weapons. He himself brought out a stone which almost blinded the vision of the hunters who happened to look at it.


    This stone was sign for monsters that a strong hunter was currently standing on the bridge and if they tried to appear then death was unavoidable for all the monsters. The stone was a spoil got from a level seven monster and it could instill much fear because they could easily sense the level of the beast stone.


    "All the teams, chasers stand in a row and walk past the bridge." he ordered the teams and they followed. They could seen the restless monster beneath because they have clear notion why these chasers were reaching other side.


    The snow was falling on their heads but they dared not to unnecessary move around. Theke beneath was moving with the slow pace while they could see the Snow Ind from afar.


    The monsters beneath the wooden bridge furiously moved inside the water and sshed it around. "They seemed very considerate, if it was someone else, the team would have been pped on their faces possiblyparing to their irresponsible behavior." the team leader silenced the gossiping team members and spoke.


    Being a team leader, he was equally responsible for his team so he warned them in lower tone.

 Chapter 107: Level Four (7)

    Chapter 107: Level Four (7)


    Level Four (7)


    Snow Ind Organization:


    They sessfully walked past the bridge and reached the other side. Few of them covered their heads with the straw hat while Qiao used the hood of his fleece. Qiao was thest to step down from the bridge and he looked back at the Silver ss team, they were wearing best fleeces of unknown monsters while the silver badge was shining on their chests, with the snowkes falling down they looked like the guardian spirits formally matching to some knights. He could guess what he will be witnessing in the further level ups.


    But he was here to be stronger than anyone else so he should not be inspired by normal hunters. After all he was going to face the most wicked and strongest. He followed his team and reached the organization encampment. Almost whole day was invested in travel to reach Snow Ind. Qiao was little puzzle, it was winter, the snowkes were falling down but it did not umte the snow on ground? It was pretty strange for him. In his world, with continuous snow fall, people usually were forced to use tools to find out the whereabouts of their cars standing in the open garage while here the snowkes were disappearing as soon as they reached the ground.


    Was it a type of artificial snow fall, he spread his hand to pick some snowkes from the air and sure enough, the snowkes were cold to touch. His team leader saw surprise on his face andughed. "You seem the only one who is not aware about a certainmon fact." he patted his shoulder and spoke.


    Qiao looked at him and creased his brows, if the fact wasmon then why don''t know yet? "The monsters in the Snow Ind is all level four or level five and when they run around or cultivate the nature, they collect the cold in their body and release warmth, in both cases they won''t let this ce be a snowfield." he spoke and walked ahead to register his team and team members in the list who safely reached.


    The organization has divided the encampment in eleven parts and every part can hold ten teams. If a Guild has sent his ten teams then they could upy the whole part but Starglow Guild only sent seven teams this time so they will be amodating some strangers too.


    There was wall of eight feet of rocks around the encampment and every part was guarded by a team of hunters sent by the organization, they stand on the watchtower of rocks at every part. The chasers has to pay for two month''s stay and if their weapons got shattered, they could buy the small market set by the organization.


    The organization was run by various merchandise so the profit was equally divided. They were blessed by the high town and they could ask any kind of help in return of the services of taking care of low level chasers. It was type of win-win for the organization and working in coboration.


    Thankfully Qiao has something to pay else he might be looking toward the egoistic team leader. He was not arrogant only his ego was little bit off. This means he won''t be scheming against Qiao but perhaps his ego create some troubles for the team. Qiao could only wish that the troubles won''t be big enough.


    He was excited to see the strange monsters who happened to suck away the coldness. Snow Ind was usually under the shades of winter in almost whole year. It was surrounded by manykes, rivers and natural waterfalls and because the monsters has certain type of attributes, they could use the natural cold from water and cultivate their levels, this caused the whole weather differ from the normal.


    Other than the weather, the whole Snow Ind was simr to the Middletown forest but it was just observation made in silence, Qiao cannot tell what would be the scene in actual forest where they would hunt monsters.


    "You are level four team, you are only allowed to venture in the eastern part of the region where the monsters usually hide in the muddy ground and cultivate, beware when chosing a monster for hunt in this region because it can be unexpectedly disasstrous if few other monster were also hidden under the mud." the man who registered their team warned.


    The team leader nodded and asked, "My team is from Starglow, can I ask the help of the team from same Guild in time of trouble?"


    "You can ask from other teams too just don''t let the monster kill many chasers, it would seriously damage your reputation and probably you will be sent back for punishment. If you are unable to find alone monster, you should wait rather than recklessly deciding against it." the man inly exined and then it was turn of next team to register.


    Qiao heard about the muddy monsters and looked at his fleece, he stopped to ask the man, "Can I buy another fleece in case the present one is of no use?"


    The man seriously blinked and then shook his head, "You can buy whatever you want from the small market." he waved his hand to see that other chasers were worried about the monsters while this man was worried for his fleece.


    Qiao followed his team and felt at ease, he should just buy another fleece in case he need it. If they were really going to hunt the monsters in the mud then there was no choice to wear the same muddy fleece for sleeping.


    In the forest, the monsters were restless because these two months the teams visited abundantly in this regionpared to the most part of the year. The encampment has issued some strict rules for lower level teams to not wander out of whim just hunt and mind their own business.


    The team leader gave somest instructions for the next morning and went to rest.

 Chapter 108: Level Four (8)

    Chapter 108: Level Four (8)


    Level Four (8)


    Lower level crimes are no more crimes:


    Qiao could not sleep well because the assigned lodge was not big enough and all the team members were supposed to share the space together. While they all slept like logs of wood, he could only run his thoughts. The small insects also kept buzzing around his ears, which made it even more annoying. He wondered why the others beside him were not disturbed by this.


    ...


    The next day early morning,


    The team leader woke up and yawned with his mouth open wide, while his arms stretched. He was now ready now to kick the others to wake up. Then he noticed someone else who was already up.


    Qiao was sitting at his spot quietly.


    "Oh, you are ready for hunt today. You seem quite excited." He casted a casual nce and then went to angrily wake up others.


    It won''t be easy to follow the rules and instructions if they werezy. Hunting on Snow Ind could be dangerous if you were not cautious enough.


    They informed of some rules which they would be following during their stay here. They had toe back immediately when thest rays of light disappeared. Simrly, they were given other pieces of information that were required and would be essential for surviving.


    All the teams then slowly reached forward to get their missions, as it was firste first serve. The seniors were mostly away on their duties so not many information for specific quests could be provided. Which was why limited missions were avable here. And fortunately, his team leader was able to get a mission at least.


    It was because of him that the team leader red at other members when he saw themzily reacting. Usually the teams would return with damage and benefit both, because that was how hunting worked. Risk and benefit went together. The team leader strongly wished to reach level five and he also didn''t want his team to get in any kind of trouble and this applied most of the other teams too.


    Ten teams had gathered in the small encampment. They were in thest part of the encampment as they waved to each other before leaving.


    They could choose to help each other if they had a good rtion or if they were acquainted. Even those who were strangers could also help if they wished. It all depended on whether they were willing or not. Often times though, a team would happen to see another team in trouble and they would choose to walk away without bothering.


    It was only in Middletown that the teams would leap forward when they saw some team unable to keep hold on the monster. Their concern was not to help but snatch the hunt, still it was better situation. Crime was no more a crime if the injured team was not killed, but here in the Snow Ind things were different.


    Three of the teams were from other Guilds residing with the seven teams of the Starglow Guild. Starglow teams left early, they had this habit to mind their own business while the other teams were still wandering to find mission.


    Outside of the encampment, the team leader gathered his team members around and spoke, "ording to the mission, a level four monster is spotted at the eastern region, it is among the races of hibernating monster and currently it seems to be wandering to find a better ce around an area of hundred feet in the eastern region near the dead hill." He told.


    Eastern part was not a small region. It spanned around few hundred kilometres and was distinguished with thend marks. The dead hill mentioned was named after a small dead volcano. Naming thendmark was helpful to locate the target of the missions.


    "What about the monster''s specifications?" He did not tell what kind of monster they would be facing.


    "They cannot tell the specifications because it is possible that we may even find another monster at the same ce but it would be level four and other rules we already know."


    So, it was normal to end up seeing different monsters with their different appearance and specifications.


    "You two will provide cover to the team. Qiao you would scout ahead the distance and tell the team when a monster is around." he divided the duties and walked under the falling snow.


    Qiao had learned to distinguish the levels of the monster so he carefully chose a better view to keep his focus ahead of the other members. This forest was not a crowded forest. Sometimes they walked under the bare sky and other times they walked in the middle of the woods. Walking in the bare sky was not beneficial because they could be seen by some monsters and also they would be battered by the falling snowkes.


    They soon reached the ce and Qiao gestured at them to stop. Up ahead, he could see the monster and also a team. It was the same team living with them but how did they find this ce on their own? It was impossible to have stumbled across here as no one had an urate map for the Snow Ind unless a team was giving mission and told the direction.


    Actually, this was a team that gotte and could not get any mission. Thinking that if they ventured by themselves and might ned up meeting a number of monsters unknowingly, they chose to do this. They heard the team leader speaking of his mission details to his men and they overhead him.


    With clear direction, they ran in a hurry to reach before the real team. Now they were hunting a monster which was actually assigned to another team. The team leader gritted his teeth to see this as he understood that it was his mistake. But they cannot go and stop the team, it would look immature and if they asked the organization to settle this, they would make fun of them.


    "We better remain in the eastern region and find another monster." The Team leader spoke in half spirits. He thought toplete the first mission and get a good reputation but because of his folly, the other team took advantage of it.


    "We can stop them from hunting as it was assigned to us." a member spoke.


    "It is useless and a waste of time." he waved his hand and gestured to move on with the search.


    "Qiao find a level four monster and alert the team." he pointed at Qiao to search the surrounding. Qiao was good at leaping around the woods and small uneven ces. He could also act as spy at times and the team leader had noticed his qualities in the previous hunt.

 Chapter 109: Level Four (9)

    Chapter 109: Level Four (9)


    Level Four (9)


    The team who wanted to create trouble:


    Now they were in the muddy part of the region opposite to the dead hill. The monsters in this region were not immune to the cold and would dig deep into the ground to find a ce to hibernate. They had to spend the two months of harsh winter through this method. Even though the snowkes kept falling throughout the whole year, it was only in the winters when the coldness reached an unbearable point.


    These monsters were in the middle phase of learning how to use their bodies against the weather and attacks of hunters.


    "There is one with a thickyer of skin, probably level four." Qiao alerted them.


    The team stopped and the team leader looked at him suspiciously. "What do you mean by ''probably''?"


    If he was not clear about the level, how could they hunt it out of the blue. "Probably because I have never seen thisyered monster." Qiao shook his head.


    "Haha, little kid if you are worried and have never seen this monster then you should not take the risk." A heavy and strong voice surprised them at that moment. The team leader, Qiao and the men turned to see who it was.


    Qiao was the most baffled with shock when he looked at the person. Such humans exist here? He had only seen some Sumo mmers in the international sports not in real. He thought that reaching level four, he had built his muscles, his thighs became thickpared to his previous self. He no more looked like a weak young man, but in front of these bulky humans he was rightlybelled as kid.


    They were not wearing fleeces to cover against cold, instead just a clothe around their waist, theiryers of fat were jiggling when theyughed to make fun of this team. The team leader gulped and it took him some courage to speak back, "What do you mean by that?"


    "I don''t think I need to be more precise than that? Do I?" The fat hunter brought his big face in front of the team leader and blinked. In his eyes, they should have understood by now that they were not suitable to fight against them to get this monster.


    Qiao understood that this man was asking them to leave in a in way and allow to let them handle this monster. The team leader lowered his head and gestured his team members to walk away. What could he do against those five monster like humans?" Qiao followed his team speechlessly. They were consecutively being bullied again and again in various ways.


    Those giant humans only set their eyes on certain types of monsters in order to hunt and consume the meat, so they won''t let this team hunt it down and cut open every part of skin to search the spoils, thereby ruining the meat.


    "Are we going to search for another monster?" the team member who could not digest the present situation spoke in a sarcastic manner. No one gave an answer. Half of the day had passed in their search and still they were empty handed. Qiao started getting worried, as if this went on his precious time would go to waste. He had resolved to reach Hightown before the end of the Winter and here he was being mocked by Sumo hunters.


    "Don''t get dejected we will find another monster soon." The team leader patted his shoulder and walked forward to actively search for it. This time he would not back off if someone tried to bother him. He was furious now. His ego was triggered and Qiao now felt troubled by this. Not because they would be offending others because of the leader''s recklessness, but it might bring trouble for the team.


    He took a deep breath and followed the team. The eastern region had a warm waterke where the level four monsters usually wandered to spend the winter. Only stronger teams dared to venture to that part. Since Qiao and their team were newbies in this ce, they were unaware to the direction where they were heading off to.


    To find the way back, they could follow a rough pointer given by the organization.


    ''Where the light diminishedst was the ce of encampment.''


    Yet, right now they were not heading back, but instead were looking for monster like a desperate team.


    As they moved forward, they soon saw the number of monsters gathered and stopped. If they advanced any further, they would be ripped apart by the number of monsters.


    "Retreat." the hoarse voice of the team leader reached their ears.


    They lowered to the ground and retreated in a steady pace while crawling on the ground like insects. When they could see the encampment from some distance, someone shouted at their back. "It was a wonderful mission today."


    Team leader turned to see who was flexing openly at their back. Pretty sure it was the team which was residing in the same part with them and had happened to take advantage of them by stealing their mission. The team brushed past them mocking as they seemed not care about anything.


    Qiao did not bother instead team leader nced,


    "I will settle this soon." The other team immediately stopped and one of them asked,


    "How soon? Do you dare?" The team leader raised up his hand to p the man but Qiao stopped. They were standing in front of the encampment and many teams were passing by them. It was the end of day and they cannot bring trouble to themselves by bothering this team of shameless hunters.


    The team leader barely held his anger and walked inside the encampment. Qiao nced back at the all members of opponent team to see what specific traits of hunters they hold. For example, better weapons, expensive clothing or much experience of hunting. None of the trait matched. They weremon hunters from another Guild with only their scheming nature as to how take advantage or bring trouble for others.


    They had intentionally spoken to anger the team leader so that others around would notice who was at fault and thus put the me on them.

 Chapter 110: Level Four (10)

    Chapter 110: Level Four (10)


    Level Four (10)


    This chaser needed tough time:


    The opponent team leader caught his nce when Qiao was observing this team. He critically stared him from head to toe. Till then Qiao entered the encampment and they waited for the anger of the team leader to die down before anyone speak.


    It was evening now and the teams were gossiping about their adventures in the Snow Ind forest while their team leader was sitting silently and the other team members got busy with their talk outside the small lodge.


    "Senior Shiguan, I have a booklet, it might help in knowing about the Snow Ind little bit." Qiao almost whispered, he happened to know that the team leader knew the script reading. They were currently worried and this booklet might lend some gestures where they should venture in the Snow Ind for hunting or some simr hints.


    It was clear that all booklets were written by learned hunters and anyone who could read them without mistake it could give big hints hidden in the script. The team leader heard, got shocked and immediately looked around to confirm that no one was evasdropping.


    "Don''t tell anyone else if you don''t want to call trouble." he gestured him to show what was the booklet about. Qiao brought the booklet out from his fleece and showed. The team leader picked the night stone and read the title, he was intrigued and opened the cover.


    He skipped the first page which was rough introduction, the second page gave themon concepts about the Middletown and all the set examples by the senior hunters. He then flipped third page and stopped. There was some typical information about the Snow Ind, well it was typical but not everyone was aware. He was yet to read the full page when someone entered in the lodge and he hurriedly closed the booklet and handed Qiao covering with a cloth.


    At the opposite side of the lodge a man was hearing what they talked. He could hear because he knew what ce they were sitting in the lodge. He finally found something to take off from this young chaser and give him some lesson not to nce back at the seniors.


    Qiao was determined to focus on the hunting and level up, all the other concerns were secondary. Even buying a weapon was secondary, with hunt he could get enough spoils and not showing generosity would help him get weapon. Just that few chasers and teams were really troublesome, with the level up, his enemies were increasing.


    ...


    At night the watchtower got active because the seniors only guard at night to let the hunter rest. In the day, the monsters would rarely make a mess with the attack unless they gather in huge numbers and decide to destroy the whole encampment so they could rest in the day.


    The team stood at the first in the row to get the mission today and they left right after. The other teams has their own business to do before leaving. The team leader led them silently toward the broken caves where the bigger monsters use to habitat but after the hunter cleared those caves, now only the level four monsters wander there.


    The open part was little cold but as they cleared the distance and reached near, they could feel the ground emitting heat. It was because the monster has built a new cave under the surface. The upper part looked normal and this was the biggest hint that they were standing in the territory of Cold Night.


    This monster was known for its cold traits and always remain hidden from the hunter. This specific one was level four and aiming to be level five, it''s natural cycle was in the second stage and if no hunter could hunt it in the two months of winter then it would sessfully advance to next level.


    For such type of monster, this intense winter was blessing and they tried their best to earn advantage. While the team was here to hunt. Standing in the first in row and get mission was always advantageous in terms of finding the monster at the right ce.


    "Be careful, the monster has its defense stronger than the level three." Team leader warned and they stepped around to look for better spot for digging the surface.


    The monster would not show up until they dig it and destroy the cave. The warmth which it emitted was almost burning their feet and it was sign that the monster got alert of their presence.


    It was also a type of threat whoever wished to bother but the team was here for hunt, they were already boiling at the events of yesterday, they wouldn''t leave untilplete mission.


    Qiao was little nervous as well as excited, hunting a new type of monster means a whole new experience in hunting and a test of their skills as a hunter, more importantly trial of guts and what type measures they would take to avoid damage in return.


    The team leader gestured Qiao and one other to give them cover in case monster suddenly attack. Three of them start to dig the ground with their weapons. They did not make it from one side inside dig small holes to see the real picture of the monster before it could appear face to face.


    Level three peak monster was eight feet big, they could just imagine the size of a level four monster. So it was natural to feel awful. Through the hole, a thick ck monster could be seen and the warmth turned like hell.


    First priority was to let go these hunters without indulging in battle which was beneficial for the attaining level, the has waited long to reach the second stage of the cycle and the third wasst then it would be level five.


    Till then it could adjust with whatever circumstances to amodate and after level five it would be able to hide in the depth of bigke until reaching level seven.

 Chapter 111: Level Four (11)

    Chapter 111: Level Four (11)


    Level Four (11)


    The monster is getting angry:


    The monster sensed their presence and broke through the hidden cave. The chaser who was standing at the surface was thrown away by the giant body of the monster, it was nine feet height, hopefully not umting excessive fat. It waspletely ck and moving to look at the chasers with bloodshot eyes and the six legs kept thumping the ground.


    "Perhaps it is giving choice to leave early?" the chaser who was thrown stood up and spoke almost crying. "We are not going to leave andbeled as cowards, we are hunting this at any cost." Team leader announced strictly.


    They were here to hunt and not to decide otherwise. "You all have level four weapon along with the level four strength, how could you coward just from a monster, it is only one and we are five." he gave a short courageous speech which apparently brought some enthusiasm in the chasers, Qiao was already waiting them to get in action.


    He sighed and got ready. The team leader threw a strong trap toward Qiao to set it in minimum time possible. Then he himself get the others to not let monster move away. It was typical type of hunting method so the chasers could easily follow the tempo but the monster released the crystal frozen suddenly and the chasers who were not ready for such unique attack were hit directly.


    The frozen crystals did not let anyone escape as if the monster clearly know when and where to attack. Few raised up their thick fleeces to stop the frozen crystals hitting them, the source of the crystals was none other than the eyes of the monster. Before these were blood red and now it appeared as never ending sky showering the colorless crystals.


    Everyone scattered to avoid the attack and cover against it. Qiao was also baffled to see this attack, until now non of the monster attack in such strong defense or perhaps only stronger monsters were able to counter attack better way. This was an experience for him to learn for the future hunting. The stronger monsters tend to be more furious and always ready to challenge the hunters for a battle.


    Of course they were not supposed to ept defeat after bing stronger. "Don''t get hit, cover and retreat." the team leader shouted. The frozen crystals were equal to a weapon of the monster so if the chasers got hit consecutively they would be injured and lose their present level.


    Qiao was standing at the hilly part to cast the trap, and he was not much effected with the sudden attack and he was also wearing better fleece than others. Since most of them were retreating to think another way to tackle the situation, he thought to use the time in nning what to do to give surprise to this monster in return.


    Attacking from front was impossible because with observation Qiao could tell that this monster can still see normally despite using it''s eyes for frozen crystal attack. So it won''t be wise to underestimate the present performance of the monster. Qiao critically observed the monster to find some clue or at least some weakness of this monster, it would be easy to attack considering the weakness.


    It''s feet were strongly dug deep in the soil, and it was strange that the monster was not moving them to clearly attack, the reason was unknown but Qiao wanted to know now. There must be a reason or weakness else the monster could ha e chased them all with the continuous attack and chase but it was not the case.


    Qiao aimed the trap at the feet and the daggers hung along the trap hit it''s feet, it stomped them and the frozen crystals stopped attacking. The monster can keep a limited amount of water to cultivate but when attack it constantly need the amount of cold water to turn into frozen crystals and this was only possible when it''s feet remain dug deep in the soil and sweep the water from ground. It''s feet were the real weakness. but apparently they looked big and strong.


    And this made the chasers think that this monster has no weakness. "Shiguan, attack the feet. Don''t retreat much just attack the feet. Think a way how you should but hurry." Qiao shouted to get the attention of the team leader.


    He was half way through level five and his attack would worth a little betterpared to others. Qiao himself pulled the trap without casting, it has dagger hung around so he was nning to throw them one by one to at least tickle the feet of the monster to hinder the attack.


    In the middle of the attack, team leader cannot response properly. The other chasers also came into action hearing this young man. They thought that another day would go to waste but hopefully they have a chance.


    The monster was still trying to attack but the small prickling daggers were hindrance. Qiao took target at the feet, if only these daggers could really leave some injury he would have been at ease.


    But for now he was hopping others to understand how they should be doing their best. As soon as the team leader gave response and attack chosing a rare end, the attack stopped because the weapon pierced in one of the six legs and the monster ran from it''s spot.


    It was not hit on the feet yet and still could use the attack but it did then the


    chaser might know the weakness and losing one of it''s feet would be disasstrous for further level up until the feet was healed. Qiao knew why monster suddenly changed mind from attack to escape.


    Almost all the monster feared to let the hunter exploit their weakness. It was because they were only vulnerable if their weakness was exposed. So they try their best to not let it known in first ce.

 Chapter 112: Level Four (12)

    Chapter 112: Level Four (12)


    Level Four (12)


    Injure the feet:


    With the team getting more coborative, it was bound to create difficulties for the monster so the first choice for it to run away from the approach was not bad.


    But it was up to the team whether they were ready to let go and apparently there was no chance probably Qiao was able to stir their enthusiasm for the hunt with pointing a way where to attack. The monster saw the chasers not willing to give up now it was directly facing them because they were running toward to attack. Since leader was going to attack from rare and this time he was follow the pointer of the young man. He was about to hit right at the feet.


    So the other chasers came from front, this time they were ready to dodge in case the monster again attack with frozen crystals, the only thing which was necessary to keep in mind was the pattern attack of the monster and almost all chasers temper their brains with the observation skill.


    A human cannot be considered a good hunter or chaser if he has not better observation skill, ites with experience as well as inborn quality. Also there can be found a specific stone of Alba which was absorbed by the chasers but it can only be absorbed if the chaser has not reached level five,ter the stone would not work and the hunter had to temper his inborn observation skill. Mostly chasers were not known about such facts or they simply were not interested about stone absorbing, it demands them to meet the certain requirements.


    For those who take it time wasting just try to resolve with their experience to learn observation slowly. Those who were able to get hold on the Stone of Alba could learn the most vague movements of the monsters and tell the difference or could mark the weaknesses too. With time those hunters develop strong bond and were able to know immediately what kind of attack the monster can put in certain situations and easily prepare for counterattack.


    Qiao changed his position and again casted the trap, this time he meant nothing but to cast it for the sake of casting, the monster was trying to dug deep it''s feet probably getting ready for attack or just hiding the feet. It has flexible neck and could move one hundred eighty degree with ease. it was considered perfect flexibility for a monster to attack and defense but if the chaser came from rare then it would have to bother the giant body.


    As soon as he threw the trap, he pulled and came running to help the leader. All the other chasers were also running and shouting as if ready to stab the monster. The monster got frightened with the trap and it started attacking with the crystals, this time it was not recklessly attacking but stopping anyone who wanted to close up the distance.


    One by one the frozen crystals came, and the edges seemed more sharp to cut open the fleeces of the chasers. Thankfully sharp crystals were not in abundance. "Use the fleeces as the wings to fend off without letting them hurt." hurriedly the team leader gave instructions. And with this monster came to know that the chaser was near its hind feet. It immediately moved the body and the crystals aimed the leader with a whole bunch of crystals leader got baffled. It was already much difficult to reach near when the huge body was constantly moving to scare the hunters.


    Qiao got speechless, he thought that since leader was near they would be able to put first sessful attack but it turned out that he got sessful in getting the attention of the monster. Now he was using his sword to stop the crystals hitting his head. Qiao did not lose this golden opportunity, he brought his sword and attacked on the front legs. "All of you, hurry and pull the trap with all might." he gestured them to hurry, every moment meant opportunity in such situations and if they kept the non serious attitude then they won''t be learning fast in the Snow Ind.


    Thepetition was tough and those teams who could not show best performance will be sent back to get some experience or rest for a while ande back after learning. The monsters were no more smaller, the challenges were not simple. If they cannot hunt these monster then how they could face those who has developed their natural armors and were insanely powerful.


    All of level seven monsters were able to grasp their armors as well as best attacking tricks. They also learned to ovee their weaknesses. They fought and never fear to engage in a real battle with hunters. So only tempered and learned hunters can advance to Hightown in order to not give an impression that humans were weaklings in front of monsters.


    This was one of the reasons that whoever was granted permission to reach Hightown has to travel alone. If one cannot travel a normal continent then how his Guild could trust his ability and send other under war continents. Only the Azzura Continent was under the perfect order of the hunters.


    The travel to the Hightown was full of threats and monsters so a level five peak was expected to walk through them with his own abilities rather than depending on a team. The teams were meant to hunt and learn and the alone travel was meant to experience unseen.


    Moreover the levels after level five differ greatly and so do the monsters. This demanded extra effort and strength along with guts.


    Other continents constantly faced the threats of Monster evasion. When Qiao ordered the chasers ran to pull the trap. He himself caught the sword and aimed toward the feet. The giant body fell on the ground and Qiao could see the small holes in the feet of the monster.

 Chapter 113: Level Four (13)

    Chapter 113: Level Four (13)


    Level Four (13)


    Hunting the Cold Night:


    Cold Night monster was one of those races which were considered frightening if were able to reach level seven or eight because at every level they learned one more skills adding in the natural armor. This way they could just reach equal to any level nine hunter and can fight a blood battle without losing against.


    This monster usually leave Snow Ind at level five to explore other continents and develop its skills. This monster was rightly named ording to its qualities and future skills, it could use as the biggest weapon and turn in my skills for example, spreading the cold sheet on the ground for the hunters if they wereing to attack, aiming the best crystals, sharp and edgy one which resembled to the daggers. At level eight it could freely use its feet and the weakness turn into another weapon.


    Only hunter who advanced could see such form of this monster. Qiao presently was able to exploit the weakness right way and his sword pierced the feet.


    Cold Night moved its big feet with the pain and convulsed on the ground, the chasers increased distance while Qiao struggled to get back his sword which was still dug deep in the feet. With this attack the monster was triggered and injured, now its aim was to kill Qiao who ruined everything. Healing the feet would take three months while monster was aiming to attain level in two months.


    Qiao did not expect the crystal dagger which were in numbers and the monster was attacking him. A fleece cannot stop them and one of them hit his shoulder barely escaping neck. He fell on the ground to avoid the other crystal daggersing to his way.


    The chasers saw this and screamed with fear. They also fell of the ground while the leader ran to stab the sword in the eyes of the monster. Qiao saw this and despite utmost pain ran to grab his weapon and reached beside the leader, he was wielding his weapon in clearing the path to fend off the dagger crystals and both stabbed their weapons at the same time in the eyes of the monster. Its body fell lifeless on the ground and the leader supported Qiao who suffering. The dagger was still dug deep in his shoulder.


    The leader carefully pulled out crystal, the skin almost changed in mix purple blue. Qiao heave a deep breath. He felt that something cold was traveling in his blood till the time the crystal dagger remained there.


    The other chasers came rushing. First time they were hunting a level four monster and pretty scared. And now that a chaser got injured they were more scared. "Don''t panic, I have something to heal."


    The leader has a healing stone with him in case his men got injured. Qiao felt relieved to hear. Though the injury was not big or there were not several injuries but the cold was running in his blood and giving pain. If the stone could heal this pain then he would feel better.


    The leader ced a stone on the injury and it started absorbing the effects of the crystal, after some time the leader was agape to the present color of the stone. The stone could be used around time for the healing purpose and only then it would change color into ck but now that he was using it this third time and the color changed to ck. This means the present injury was fatal or perhaps the monster wanted to settle the grudge with single attack against this chaser.


    "You barely escaped today Qiao." he patted him. "I know from the suffering, it was fatal attack but perhaps it didn''t work as the monster wished." heughed. The color of his skin got better after sometime. "This hole will heal up in a day but it is no more troublesome." the leader heaved a sigh. It would have been scary if his most learned team member got seriously injured.


    His level up was depending on this single team member, he was gutsy to take risk, he was strong enough to n in the moments of desperate struggle, he could be a right hand in time of double attack. And now he was trustable in any type of situation.


    As they pulled their weapons from the eyes of the monster many stones fell from the eyes which were not resembling to the frozen crystals anymore. The leader picked them and divided ording to their coboration in the hunt. He looked around and whispered, "Remember, these stone are more precious than any other spoils of the same level monster, these are from Cold Night so if you wanted to exchange something with them then don''t get scammed." He advised and they walked toward the encampment.


    Today they finally hunted and the effort worth it too. But when they were moving toward the encampment the same team who bothered before casted a nce toward Qiao and remembered that this chaser has a booklet with him.


    "Loosers are here, see." he mocked and voiced to get the attention of the Starglow Guild team. He has no problem with this team but he bear grudge against the Guild. He was kicked out of the Starglow Guild few months ago because of valid reason but he was not ready to admit it and wanted to create trouble for most of the Guild teams.


    He identally ended up to this team and now he was not going to loss the opportunity. He has decided if his nning worked well and he was able to create trouble seriously for this team then he would look for second team.


    This way whole seven teams of the Starglow Guild would be kicked out of Snow Ind and he will be able to satisfy his ego to. Shiguan no more remember this man because he always minded his own business but for now his target was set on Qiao. A wrong target, sigh.

 Chapter 114: Level Four (14)

    Chapter 114: Level Four (14)


    Level Four (14)


    Encampment:


    The Team heard the familiar voice of that person and turned to look, but then all of them shook their heads and ignored this ugly looking hunter who was always seeking trouble. They had chosen to mind their own business while this person was trying to always look for trouble with them.


    The team leader beckoned towards his men after they entered their tent,pletely ignoring the other person.


    "Our first priority is to hunt and level up and if this man keeps this attitude, then I will report his behaviour to the organizers." he spoke to lighten their worry.


    Qiao had his own rules and he would not bother unless the man came after him and caused trouble for him. At that time, he would answer in the right way. This chaser and his attitude resembled the gym guy of his university who always bothered him. Perhaps both of them liked to bully others and enjoy this but if this chaser really tried to bully then he would bury him under the ground hundred feet.


    Qiao was satisfied with this hunt today as it gave him two hundred experience points, which was a big leap considering his previous attempts. His body was healing as well as developing into a perfect shape like some gym guys or probably even better than them.


    In his life, he had a long-term nning to eventually get such a great physical achievement. First his aim was toplete his university and then get a good job, after that provide all best things to his younger brother and then he would join gym and work on his fitness. A nning of few years ahead perhaps was really mature for his age, but here in just one and a half month he not only became strong but also achieved the best body condition.


    Even in his wildest dreams he could never have imagined this but it was true now. Thinking about this, he pinched himself just to make sure that he was not in a dream. This world was real, that wicked hunter was real, the levelling method of increasing human strength was real and what more those monsters spilling out spoils was real too. Now that he thought about it, he was curious of what other use could these spoils be used for. Other than being used as a form of currency for exchange and some special stones having healing use or for skills, he did not know what else were they used for.


    He thought to ask the old store ownerter about such booklet where the use of all kinds of stones was scripted. For now, he ced the spoils in his inner fleece and walked around to see the whole encampment. They had returned before the day ended so it was not a bad idea to see the other parts of encampment, especially the market. Since he had some spoils and his upper fleece was also ruined, it was better to buy one before he started sneezing with cold.


    Only the forest and few parts where unique races of monsters hibernate happened to be warm. Human encampment was a normal ce and other than small campfires which were lit by hunters, the whole encampment faced the cold snowkes. When they umted on the ground, the teams would clear it.


    Qiao and his team was in the eleventh part and every day one out of the ten teams was responsible to clear the umted snowkes from the surrounding of their lodges.


    The team leader also chose to follow Qiao to the market. As only level four or above chasers bought from here, it was bound to be amazing. There were several teams sitting around a campfire and talking about various monsters and what kind of tactics could help in hunting them.


    The snowkes were falling as usual. Qiao stopped when he was passing by a campfire where the people were no more sitting casually around a campfire but a huge BBQ party was ongoing. Sumo humans were also there to set the necessary equipment required for this, which was none other than their huge swords and the big pieces of meat were skewered to them slightly to cook the meat. It was a sight to see and agape with surprise.


    Qiao was sure that his advanced world might not have seen such a BBQ. If he had his phone with him, he might have even captured a few pictures to sale to a museum at good price. The swords of such hunters were different from normal hunters. They buy heavy swords made ofplete iron and it was then tempered in mes to be covered with a coating of a certain monster''s boned. This would prevented the swords from shattering to certain extent when used to attack.


    This coating helped the weapon fight against high level monsters. Qiao shook his head and then walked ahead. He might puke his innards out if he continued to see those giant humans eating as such in a mannerless way. If he tried to teach them the concept of chopsticks, they mightugh at him and would not help their situation where they were used to eating huge pieces of meat.


    "So now we can also buy weapons. I wonder what type of weapons are in disy currently?" The leader was thinking to buy a better weapon since he was aiming for level five. Then he should better buy it from here. This market was specifically put with the help of big merchants, so they would disy better things to sell here, considering that normally level four or up chasers happened to have enough good stones for exchange.


    This brought a round of excitement in his men because they could also see some good stuff here and if possible, then would be able to buy it. Qiao was the source of inspiration for them, as despite being at only level four primary, he never feared to face the monsters head on.


    It took them half an hour to reach the market which was set in the middle of whole encampment. The lodges were scattered around it in several parts to amodate hunters. Setting market in the middle had a reason. This way, the organizers could keep an eye at all the teams and as well as run their business efficiently.

 Chapter 115: Level Four (15)

    Chapter 115: Level Four (15)


    Level Four (15)


    The Market:


    The market was not extremelyrge whenpared to the Middletown hub but it had much better weapons and all stuff rted to hunting, traps, fleeces. It was a ce that specifically catered to level four and above hunters, thus had better merchandise.


    The team leader even managed to buy a level five weapon. he was immensely d to see the level five sword in his hand.


    "This fleece looks different." Qiao picked a fleece and examined it.


    The shopkeeper sheepishlyughed and hurriedly show it to him, "This one is made of an Iron d Monster''s skin and it could fend off a level four or even level five attack."


    The shopkeeper opened his eyes wide to see the reaction of the young chaser.


    Qiao was impressed just from the name of monster, if it was genuinely made of that monster''s skin then he should try buying it. After purchasing it they then returned to their lodge.


    ...


    The team leader was enthusiastic for the next day and he woke up early and stood first in the row to get the mission. Though it cost him his sleep waking up earlier than anyone, but it was worth it to obtain a good mission.


    He got the mission and returned in the lodge to wake up his men. Qiao was ready and checking the condition of his present weapon.


    "Get ready ckers. We have got another mission toplete today." he kicked their butt to wake them.


    They left the encampment and hurried.


    "Are we going to the eastern part?" a chaser asked the team leader; he was curious of what type of mission was assigned today to them.


    "It''s again a level four and I myself don''t know what kind of monster is waiting for us." he spoke with uncertainty. He shrugged his shoulders without letting out much info, because he had learned a lesson to never talk much than needed.


    "Qiao, has your skin healed well after yesterday?" he asked Qiao who was silently following and looking around. He had felt more than twice that someone was keeping eyes on him. He was curious to find out who was it this time that he had offended without having to take action.


    "It has healedpletely."


    A small hole which was caused by the dagger was healed after just one night''s rest. It was more than a miracle. In his advanced world, not a single medicine had such effects to heal up wounds in a night. Thus, the differences in the both worlds seemed mind shocking to him.


    "Team leader, we don''t want to be left behind and wish to level up with you. Or else we would have to join someone else if you left after levelling five." A spoiled chaser spoke who was seriously worried to not be left behind in levelling. Every team and team leader had different types of rules and attitude against each other so it was almost impossible to meet someone with the same brotherhood behaviour like in this team.


    "No worries, if you want to level up then work hard just like Qiao. Take his example in how he fights against monsters and what nning hees up at the time of crisis. You have to do the same to get experience and not be left behind." Team leader lectured in his own style, especially the way he gave example of Qiao.


    The leader had thought to never listen to his instruction when he first met, but every time they were a in crisis and got seriously tangled in trouble, he had to listen him no matter what. He could not create a grudge on some random excuse as it would affect their hunting and experience collecting. The Starglow Guild had prepared few permission badges for those who wanted to travel toward Hightown at the end of Winter and this team leader wanted one of those badge.


    Moreover, he was learning many things from Qiao. Patience, his strange type of moves, his control over his actions and his reaction in tough times.


    Qiao had learned to be patient in his own world by facing many difficulties and problems. His movese from the Martial practice he attended, which he rarely practiced in his own world because he could not support himself with proper nutritious food for practice.


    His guts and reactions were based on his strong drive and that was his younger brother. Whenever he felt that the monster was big and invulnerable, he had to pick himself up from these thoughts by thinking about his younger brother and his tough times.


    This always gave him the will power and drive to move forward.


    "You will never have the courage face to these smaller monsters, if you are not ready to face therger demons in your mind." Qiao spoke this time.


    The team leader and other men looked at him, his face was void of any emotion nor he was looking as if he was joking.


    "What do you mean senior?" one of them asked out of curiosity.


    "It means you need strong grit and emotions which can trigger and support your strength and enthusiasm to win at any cost. It can be anything for example your family, your need to level up or your grudge to settle with a stronger hunter." he perfectly tried to exin what he was pointing.


    The chasers and the team leader looked at him with surprise. Most never had reasons as their grit as there were few who level up out of anger. Most took the help of their team and exploit the rights of lower-level chasers. They had only one reason that was be rich and livevishly.


    "Buddy, I guess I have never really given much thought to why I need to be stronger. Never has someone spoken in this precise manner as you talk like some learned level eight hunter. I heard when level eight hunters speak, they can even stop the movements of the lower levelled monsters by their strength and preciseness. It must be called something but I don''t know what it is exactly." Shiguan remarked as he was highly impressed by Qiao.


    Qiao gulped. He could not speak further. What was he supposed to say in this situation? But if level eight hunters really had such qualities then it was great to hear.

 Chapter 116: Level Four (16)

    Chapter 116: Level Four (16)


    Level Four (16)


    Hunting Echo Hull:


    During the time they were talking, they reached the most damp part of the Snow Ind. The snowkes were falling just like before but here they were melting into small puddles and the ground was damp due to that. The soil turned soft with this and if someone was not careful, they would find their feet deep in the ground.


    They observed this and made precautions so that their long fleeces did not get dirty from getting muddy. But they couldn''t prevent that from happening as the whole area was probably covered with this soft ground.


    "Carefully search for the monster and be careful of your movements in this area."


    The team leader spread them around to look more efficiently. From the look, the monster might have a preference for this type of habitats.


    "Is it possible that the monster likes to wade around in mud or simr conditions?" Qiao asked.


    The time he had been in this this world was still less and the monster he had encountered were still not considered high. He had ventured to few regions wide and did not know a lot still. Right now it seemed to him that the monsters could have also created their own favourite conditions in their territories and live the way they want to live.


    "Indeed, I can just imagine from the name given that this will be different from the previous one." Team leader agreed on his spection. If the monster chose a damp ce then it must be wading in the mud or rxing by covering the mud over itsplete body or something simr. With this revtion, the team leader immediately voiced it to others to alert his men.


    "Look at your feet, it can be under your very eyes and you might walk right past it. Be extra careful."


    In search of huge-sized monsters, chasers usually neglect the smaller details around them due to negligence. One of the chasers heard his team leader''s warning and immediately paused his steps. The thing which he thought was a big wet bough of some tree was not looking the same after a careful nce. He looked again to confirm his hunch.


    Earlier he had thought to make a round around it and walk past straight forward, but now he was silently looking at the thing which were probably the feet of the monster. His head felt too heavy to move his eyes toward the rest of the area in mud.


    "I found it..." he barely spoke in a screeching voice. He was standing away from the rest of the team and the mud was all around and everywhere on the ground where there were only a few trees and nothing else to take support against.


    The team leader heard his sound and hurriedly reached his position. He looked in the direction the chaser was pointing and inferred from the surrounding quickly. From the uneven mud, it was apparent that the monster was rxing in the mud.


    If no one cared to nce at the ground, one might not be able to spot it as a monster and would only consider it a group of broken boughs and a slightly uneven part of the ground. But the screeching voice from earlier had definitely waken up the monster. It suddenly moved its huge body in reaction and to confront them by sshing the mud on them when it shook its body. The chaser who first spotted this monster was standing right in front of the feet and when monster moved, he fell in the mud face down.


    Their feet were already starting to sink if they were not careful about it. A giant eight feet Echo Hull was disturbed from its slumber. It was frightening just from its appearance. And the chaser who at its feet was crawling to make some distance from it.


    The Echo Hull moved its big feet and a ton of mud fell on the chaser and then the monster started groaning. It sounded like groaning but that must be its scornfulugh. It wasughing at the plight of the chaser who was in its feet. The person was buried under mud now.


    It then again moved its giant body and kicked the chaser out of the mud.


    The chaser was thrown and he fell unconscious from the kick. For a human, a direct hit from such a big monster was considered fatal and if he had not died already and was still somehow alive, it was already a blessing for him. The team leader sent someone to check on the pulse of the chaser as such an unexpected encounter could be fatal for a chaser who has not reached level five yet. He had to try to save him if he could.


    The monster always dominated with their insane power over humans and this was what made them such difficult opponents to the teams who came to hunt in numbers. It was the fact that a single monster can eradicate a whole team, especially those high level monsters were strong to the point of making mincemeat of every human team who dared to hunt them.


    Now only four of them were left to face this monster. The monster brought its big head down toward a chaser who was looking nkly and roared. Large amounts of mud and echo sounded which was deafening to the point of making someone insane. It was the worst ever situation that this team had faced until now. The chaser seemed glued to his feet and could not move. They tried to cover the ears which might explode if the monster again roared like that.


    The chasers with the increase in level, start to temper their hearing which greatly improve their capability. It helps them to differentiate between vague voices which cannot be heard with normal hearing. Normal humans cannot listen to those resonance sound made by the monsters but hunters could.


    This time the team leader and Qiao both covered their ears before they started bleeding.


    This monster was named because of its certain quality of creating echoes with the specific vocal cords or perhaps it learned with the time and developed this quality but it was truly a weapon against humans.


    With the time it could learn how to control for specific attacks and not to waste the energy in all directions.


    This mission was among the most difficult one. The mission were assigned from a descending order and it was considered that only stronger teams vie to get them. Else which of the weak team would wake up early in the morning and stood first in the row to get the mission. The team leader was also aware of it but he did not tell his men.


    First, they would get scared and second, he somehow had a strong belief that Qiao would have a solution to every monster and he could n even at the time of crisis. But it was going to take the life of his team now if they continued like this. He was horrified when the monster kicked a man and he fell unconscious. He was directly responsible for this plight.


    Qiao was unable to understand why the team leader was not reacting. He looked at him and red;


    "What are you hiding?" From his expressions to his reaction everything was evident that he was hiding something.


    "Qiao, I am sorry it was my fault. The organizer asked me but I assured him that my team is capable. This monster is called Echo Hull and is very dangerous." Shiguan stepped back, away from the monster.


    How were they supposed to attack when the monster can attack from afar with its resonance which was fatal for their sensitive ears. The chasers started listening to resonance from level two but controlling and tempering it required them to be at level five.


    They had no means to face a monster who could use it''s resonance for attack unless they had some special stones or they were prepared beforehand. This was also the mistake of the team leader that he did not prepare his team before facing such a monster.


    "I never knew that you wouldmit such a grave mistake, do you know the oue?" Qiao was shocked to hear him. They were short of time to think of a way to tackle this problem. No matter how smart Qiao was, this sudden revtion was equal to a atomic explosion for him.


    In this situation if he could secure his senses and survive, it would be enough for him, much less being able to fork out a sudden n to defeat it. Was this team leader taking him as a supperputer which could give analysis in a thousandth fraction of a second?


    Sigh he even didn''t know what to do now, but Qiao still wanted to curse at this moment.


    He looked towards the monster and then the scattered team then again looked the monster and the mud and a sudden idea hit his brain. He happened to see such a movie where an alien who wanted to destroy earth happened to use the resonance to kill the humans.

 Chapter 117: Level Four (17)

    Chapter 117: Level Four (17)


    Level Four (17)


    Fork out a n or die:


    The situation was tense and the monster was advancing to eradicate the whole team of hunters who dared toe bother its slumber.


    "Rest of the team, listen carefully to me. Cover your ears with cloth and bind them tight, then cover it with theyers of mud, hurry." Qiao spoke.


    The chasers could not understand immediately what he was implying, so Qiao just shook his head and voiced out, "Follow after me."


    He then cut off a piece of cloth from his fleece and bind around his ears. After that he picked up the thick mud and coated it on the cloth. The mud would help to secure their ears from the resonance and the fleece would keep it at the ce.


    The chasers saw the young chaser''s action and followed to do as him. Meanwhile they kept distancing themselves from the monster and this made the monster angry, which opened its mouth to create the resonance again. The chaser got terrified to see that it was again going to attack and they wanted to run away but Qiao strictly reminded them.


    "No need to get frightened, double coat with the mud if you still hear it." He was done preparing and was ready to face the monster.


    The team leader was a little unclear but the only way was to follow this youth. This idea was unheard before and they would have nevere up with such an idea, but they thought to trust and follow him. Before this also, he had beening up unconventional ideas.


    It was also because of the fact that Qiao himself was not moving away from it, he was standing at his previous ce and observing the monster carefully, looking for an opening.


    This gave them some hope that perhaps they could hunt it.


    "If this monster has developed a long ranger attack-form that means it should have lower defences against short-range attacks. If this this true then nobody is allowed to move back but instead walk forward." His next instruction reached them because he was giving instructions with gestures.


    The chasers and Shiguan got shocked with this instruction. They were unsure and asked again with the same gestures to clear their doubts.


    This time Qiao looked with angry eyes, if this continued and the team hunters kept asking again and again then he was done for. No time could be wasted. They were at some distance from it while the monster had already pointed its mouth toward him because he was the only one standing still on the previous ce without moving.


    They saw his anger filled eyes and got even frightened more than what they feared from the monster. Without further ado, they walked forward.


    Qiao heave a sigh of relief, what if these chasers chose to abandon him and runaway? The he wouldn''t be able to do anything to stop them. He would be left at the most dangerous point, alone to face off the monster. Yes, he was at that point already and the monster was ring while opening its mouth wide, as if to perhaps frighten a kid?


    No matter what it was, Qiao probably could read the expressions it felt. It was making fun of him or getting happy at their situation or asking what he would do now that he was right under the Hull?


    Whatever it was, Qiao gulped to rx a bit before the chasers could attack at once.


    The team leader was the first to attack the monster to wash away his guilt. After all he had been the one who caused this trouble for everyone.


    But something surprising happened then.


    This monster had learned how to protect itself from sudden attacks by forming a resonance that would remain around its body and worked like sensors. It worked like active sensors and when someone wanted to surprise attack, the sensors would immediately give it a signal and it could use any possible means to fend off the attack.


    As soon as the chaser reached it rear, the monster kicked up a load of mud toward him and he almost sank in the mud. He desperately waved his arms to get rid of the mud. Qiao was proved wrong as this monster had a way to detect attacks even without moving its eyes away from him.


    Shiguan got rid from the heap of mud and furiously gestured at others to simultaneously attack without nning or slowly moving forward. No matter how capable its attack ability was, this monster could still cannot stop multiple attacks.


    The monster seemed to understood why this lone chaser was not moving. He was ordering others to attack and this further triggered its anger and its huge mouth opened as if trying to gulp down alive this chaser, but it was only attacking with resonance.


    Now Qiao could not wait for others to render sudden help. He brought his hand to his back and pulled the level five sword sharply as it appeared in a sh. It did not stop until Qiao had stabbed in the opened mouth. The resonance was much strong but because he was prepared, he was able to hold on.


    His fleece waved strongly and his face skin seeped to rip apart with the impact of resonance despite the sword stabbing it in the lower jaw of the monster. A team who heard some shouting came to witness what was going on in this part and they were agape to see the scene in front of them.


    They were also a strong team, but not to this level of grit. Only a very strong grit can save a chaser from going insane over what was happening to that young chaser.


    For Qiao it was just another monster, the difference was that he was not ying any games currently but actually hunting a monster with all his avable experience and so-called hp. If he was just spilling out his frustration at the monsters of a game then it would not be much different from his days of past. But killing that scum monster was his aim right now.

 Chapter 118: Level Four (18)

    Chapter 118: Level Four (18)


    Level Four (18)


    Scum monster:


    ''Who says ying virtual games is useless, when I return back I will y those games to no end'' Qiao murmured to himself and poured more strength in his attack.


    Shiguan saw what was going on and it gave him some courage and they all simultaneously attacked without giving dy any further. The monster struggling with the stabbed sword in its jaws and could no longer stop their attacks.


    Finally, the resonance attack had stopped and the monster gave in. It was still alive but unable to kill the chasers or even attack with much strength. Shiguan spoke to the other chaser, "Don''t get caught under the heavy body of the monster."


    Still the chasers remained there and kept attacking.


    "I said save yourself from the giant body." he yelled toward the chaser and he finally looked toward team leader,


    "What happened?" He shrugged his shoulders and shook his head to see that his team leader was acting nasty like this at the time of crisis.


    "Can''t you hear what I am saying?" he shouted to see that the body of the monster was about to fall on ground. Qiao saw this and shook his head, they were wearing safety covers and no matter what and how much this team leader st his throat to tell them, still others won''t hear. He brought out his sword and walked toward the leader and gestured his ears.


    Shiguan turned speechless and Qiao furiously gestured to the chaser to run away and make some distance.


    It was not easy to wade through the thick mud. He then moved toward where he felt a few gazes on him, and spotted a team who was looking at him with wide eyes. He waved his sword toward them and showed that he was about to run toward them and kill. They saw this bloody young chaser and ran as fast as they could. They don''t want to die just like the monster.


    The hunt was finally over.


    Two of the chasers werepletely covered with the mud at the end of the hunt, while Qiao and the team leader waded through the mud to search for the spoils. With this hunt, Qiao had reached half way through to the level five and he was contented. Without getting a lot of damage in return like yesterday, the hunt was worth it. Only one of the team members was unconscious and they had to check his condition.


    The team leader was unable to look towards Qiao because he was guilty. "You are responsible to answer the whole team." Qiao spoke solemnly and walked to reach the chaser who had fallen unconscious. He knew the team leader will collect the spoils so till then he could see if the chaser was alive or fine.


    Shiguan collected spoils and they walked to gather at one ce away from the dead monster.


    "It was my fault and if others want to, I am ready to give away my position in the team. This way I will not bring another trouble for the team." The way Qiao was furious at him earlier was a threat for him that he might leave the team because no chaser liked to trust his life to an irresponsible team leader.


    This was a rule among teams and every team member was obliged to follow the instructions of the team leader in any situation. If a team member doesn''t follow, the team leader can kick him out of the team. Same way, members can also choose to leave the team if the team leader was irresponsible and they only had to inform his Guild why he was leaving his present team. If the chaser ryed the circumstances of the event, then the reputation of the team leader would fall further into the gutters after threeints.


    "I am not asking to take away your position, I just want you to care for your team first and express your concerns about the monster and ask their opinion too. This way we can coborate better and save each other from extra damage." Qiao spoke seriously. The other chasers heard him and praised in their hearts.


    "Though you are the youngest among us, but I agree with your words." a chaser spoke up seeing condition of the unconscious chaser. "We work hard and coborate together; so the leader should also care for our lives." He added.


    Shiguan nodded and distributed the spoils keeping the lowest amount with him. Forpensation he healed the chaser and gave him from his share for the hunt. He cannot think to scatter such a perfect team because of his brewing ego. Instead, he had to ept his mistake and keep the words of the young chaser in mind.


    "We will be a better team from now on and if all of you want to reach level five with me, I will not leave till then and get the badges from the Guild at once for us." he spoke in a determined manner.


    They knew they had to separate eventually after level five for traveling to reach Hightown as the journey had to bepleted alone, but till then they could remain as a team and learn as much as they could.


    "We agree to this, team leader."


    They let go of the bad incident of today and resolved anew to improve together.


    When they reached near the encampment, they were looking like forest monsters who had been sinking in mud for so long. Their fleeces were still wet and the snowkes which fell on them decorated it with white kes on the mud. They looked sillier than any other team who were returning from hunt.


    But those who had more information and knowledge could understand that in fact they should praise this team who could hunt a strong monster which lived and hibernated to be stronger in the Snow Ind. Only one of them was gritting teeth.


    None of the seven teams of Starglow Guild was yet kicked out from the encampment.

 Chapter 119: Level Four (19)

    Chapter 119: Level Four (19)


    Level Four (19)


    Clearing snow:


    The encampment was bustling with the teams clearing snow from their assigned areas. Different areas were handed a different teams as their responsibility everyday so all teams would work collectively and achieve results much faster. The duties were distributed this way.


    Their tents were not cleaned daily by the organisation as it was not their responsibility, but instead that of the team itself. So they had to clean it every day too. Since Shiguan and his team left early today, when they returned it was time for them to clean the tent and today was also their turn to clear the snow from the surrounding field.


    The chaser who was kicked by the monster was asked to rest by the team leader and the four of them got ready to first clean the tent then the snow.


    "I will change the floor sheets." one of the chasers took the work and started on it. The floor of the tent was bare so they spread sheets to stay safe from cold.


    They were not worried about their spoils being stolen by someone because they could handover them to the Guild bank set up by the Guild in one of the organizers shops. So they were able to fearlessly sleep in the temporary tent.


    There was not much to do in the tent, Qiao and one other chaser came out to see how they were going to clear the snow from the surrounding. In just one day, the snow had umted one and a half feet and only few pathways can be seen clearly where the teams tread the snow under their feet while walking around.


    Despite the fact that every day a team would clear the snow, it still heaped up like it was never cleared. It was good that the organizers handed this headache to the teams.


    "What kind of tool would help to clear it?" Qiao asked.


    To wake up early, he usually went to sleep earlier while other chasers walked in the encampment and had conversations with others.


    "Yesterday the team who was responsible to clear it up used an iron shovel and umted in a strange type of big open cloth which they then threw it out of the encampment." The chaser told how the snow was cleared yesterday.


    Qiao shook his head as this reminded him about those people who used to use the same kind of tools to clear snow from their rooftops. He just had to collect it like garbage and throw it out.


    "Alright then let''s get to work." Qiao made a punch in the air and the chaser got confused upon that action.


    "Haha, I''m now trying to hit you. When two buddies are supposed to do something with coboration, they shake hands as a good sign and a resolve to do it better." Qiao exined why he gestured with a punch and only then the chaser heaved a sigh. He also gestured the same and they went to collect the tools for clearing snow from the organizers.


    An hour was left before the evening and Qiao was busy in using the shovel and throwing the snow in the cloth while the chaser was moving around the cloth whenever a ce was cleared. After the cloth heaped up with the snow. Qiao left the shovel there and they dragged the cloth out of encampment.


    They emptied the cloth and folded to return back and keep working.


    "Hey young chaser, stop there." Someone voiced but Qiao and the chaser did not bother to look back.


    They could hear it was that familiar voice for them.


    "I am saying to you, can''t you hear?" The hunter again voiced and Qiao stopped. The hunter reached near and scrutinized him from head to toe. "Don''t you think you are too young to possess such expensive things." He stepped ahead and whispered in his ears.


    He himself knew the other teams would immediately stop to listen to what he just said. "Whatever I possess is earned by me, it is none of your business." Qiao replied in the same way without budging an inch from his position.


    The hunter smirked, "Your confidence might bring trouble for you, if you kept this attitude."


    "My confidence is also earned and I am the one who would be a trouble so never try to bother me again if you have some serenity." Qiao gnashed his teeth. He was not sure what this hunter was referring as expensive thing, as the only possession on him that could garner this attention was the booklet. But he has not told anyone about the booklet other than Shiguan.


    As far as the sword was concerned, he never used it or brought in front of this hunter. Talking about spoils, almost all the teams who hunt in the Snow Ind were sure to get good amounts of spoils as well as better stones too.


    "You will regret it soon, keep it in mind." The hunter red in his eyes and entered the encampment. Qiao also went to do his work which was to clear snow from the field of eleventh part of the encampment.


    But when they reached where they left the tools, they were no more there.


    "Ah we left the shovel here and the shovel is not considered a treasure either. Yet there are foolish people who would steal it." The chaser pped his forehead after struggling to search it. He could not believe that those teams who were hunting in the Snow Ind and getting spoils have still lust for stealing a mere shovel.


    "Perhaps I know who is behind it." Qiao pointed toward the feet sign engraved on the snow.


    "Does it mean that some jerk wanted us to stop clearing snow or is it intentional?" The team who was responsible to clear should clear at any cost else the organizers would get angry.


    If the snow kept heaping up in the encampment then it would no more look like a proper ce to walk around without the trouble of sinking in fresh snow. Probably those giant humans would be first toin about it.

 Chapter 120: Level Four (20)

    Chapter 120: Level Four (20)


    Level Four (20)


    Defeat me in a duel:


    "Let''s get back the shovel first." Qiao gestured at him to follow the feet marks and they reached the tent next to their tent. "What? The team is among the ten teams? But why do they want to bother with this work?" The chaser shook his head.


    "They don''t want to bother with job specifically, they are trying to bother us." Qiao pointed at the man standing with shovel andughing. He was the same hunter who was troubling them from the very first day.


    This was the hunter who had chosen their team as a target to create problems for them and then kick them out from the Snow Ind. It was because the tent of this team was right next to them.


    "You finally came here." the hunter smirked.


    "Tell us why you are intentionally seeking to make troubles for our team? Is there anything worth this effort?" Qiao asked. He just cannot bear this man anymore; he could feel the hidden vibes but he was not clear.


    "This time I am only creating small troubles for you. You see, you have something which I want and when I want something, I get it." There was no one around except Qiao and the other chaser so he thought toe at the point.


    "And what is it?" Qiao creased his brows. "It is that booklet." The hunter inly spoke. Qiao heard and wanted tough at the stupidity of the hunter.


    "What if I don''t give it?" he solemnly looked at the hunter. This was first time ever that a hunter directly came to snatch things from him. Was he fearless about the organizers?


    "You are not capable of rightly using it." He again spoke.


    He had heard this before and this young chaser could not read it on his own. If a chaser was handing it to someone else to read for himself then he was only upying something that has no use for him or he can''t get proper benefits from it.


    He had a strong team and with the help of the booklet he could hunt hidden monsters of Snow Ind.


    "Oh, then what I have to do to prove my capability?" Qiao shrugged his shoulders, he was actually amused by this revtion. He heard a proverb in his childhood,


    ''Don''t keep something you don''t deserve'' It felt a little discriminative to him whenever he read it. What does this mean? What if one already has it? Should he just give up?


    Of course not and he would never do that in the present situation.


    If he possesses something then he would learn how to keep it. Strength? So be it. He will be strong to keep it. But he would never ever give up just like he used to give up in his world.


    "Fight a duel with me and if you win, I won''t bother you again." The hunter threw the shovel on the snow and challenged him. He was approaching soon level five while Qiao was half way through but Qiao epted this, "Sure, we will meet away from the encampment then." Qiao gestured at the chaser to pick the shovel.


    "I will wait then." The hunter went back without further ado. He had already taken much of their time.


    Not much time was left for the evening to arrive and they have not done their job yet. It was not good. They had to work until clearing the snow no matter even if the dusk had arrived.


    "Are you seriously considering about it?" The chaser who was silently moving the cloth to let Qiao shove the snow asked curiously.


    "That hunter is up to something else and I want to know what it is" Qiao answered while picking the snow in the shovel and throwing on the cloth.


    "What if he brought his whole team and you went to face him alone? I don''t think he is trustable." the chaser spoke in a worried tone.


    "I won''t be trusting him either." Qiao assured him.


    Themps lit up after it was dark and both were still clearing snow till then. It was not an easy job to clear it from the whole surrounding in a small amount of time and they cannot risk it by leaving as it was. It was necessary to clear it at any cost.


    "If I became a strong hunter one day, I will create some better way to clear this snow from the encampment." the chaser got tired and spoke to get rid his frustration.


    "For this great deed, your name will be written on the front of the encampment." Qiao dly added. "And the hunters would remember the name of their saviour for the rest of their lives." the chaserughed at the idea of writing his name on the front of encampment.


    They took another two hours in clearing the snow and when they returned to the tent, they were hell tired. None of them told the leader about the hunter and the duel. Duels were not allowed in the Snow Ind because of the strict rules and the team leaders of all teams were knowledgeable to this fact. The hunter who challenged was the leader of his team and he clearly knew about the rules too.


    When the night fell, the senior hunters once again appeared at the watchtowers to keep a look out on the surrounding. The wooden bridge was also guarded by the silver ss. Most of the Snow Ind was roaring with the voices of the monsters, only theke and the hidden monster inside were exceptionally calm.


    .....


    A monster of level six was able to survive under theke because of a secret path to the other part underneath, where no one had ever ventured until now. So, whenever it needed to breath, it would appear at the desertedke opening. It was trying destroy the wooden bridge and then no help would be able to reach Snow Ind for the time being.

 Chapter 121: Level Four (21)

    Chapter 121: Level Four (21)


    Level Four (21)


    Focus on the hunt:


    Early morning next day, there was amotion among the chasers about stronger monsters gathering at some location on the Snow Ind. But the organizers strictly prohibited such rumours from spreading and told those teams to continue with their usual missions.


    Shiguan and one of his men reached to the desk where five of the organizers were sitting with all of them having a grave expression painted over their faces.


    "What was the actual content of the message that team told by the way?" one of them asked the other. They had in fact really received some news earlier this morning from a guard team.


    "They told us that the lowerke is being carefully observed and none of the teams here should be given any missions with regard to that region and its surrounding." The other organizer told in a low tone.


    "So I should cancel those missions before the papers slip through my hands." The one who was keeping a whole bundle of mission papers started to search for those that met with the certain lowerke area.


    "The dead part of the Snow Ind has also been sealed by the silver ss. They said they saw some stronger monsters there. Perhaps they are going to take measures soon and if it is truth then they would hunt down these monsters with the help of another Silver ss team arriving at the Snow Ind soon." the organizers exined the situation in the dead part which was considered a deserted area.


    As this region was considered a dead zone, it was the reason why no missions were assigned in this region the previous whole year because all of them thought that no more monsters survived there, but it turned out that the monsters were hidden for so long.


    "What about the actualke? Do we have permission to send any team there?" The one who was responsible to send the teams asked thest question.


    "In my view, it would be safe if no one venture there because the first Silver ss is suspecting thiske as the root of evil though they have not sealed it yet. But I feel that the matter is not as simple as it appears from surface. The Silver ss demanded two teams of seniors to be present at the wooden bridge. Possibly they have some clues."


    The senior among them summed up the discussion by saying this and went to get the teams and send them soon.


    Only Shiguan and two other team leaders were here to get the mission first and they heard this conversation. And thus, the word spread around soon but the organizers controlled the rumours.


    After some time, themotion died down and everything returned to normal. Shiguan also got a mission and took his team with him.


    "Why do all of the organizers look tense today?" Qiao woke upte because he fell asleepte and he was not aware about themotion yet.


    "Someone brought big news early morning. Perhaps it was those seniors, who were at the guard in the night who told the organizers to remain alert. They have gone to check few ces of the Snow Ind. This is also the reason why the missions were limited today. I think most of the ces are sealed by the seniors." Shiguan spoke his concerns.


    "So today we will be hunting a normal level four monster in the open forest. It is called Raging fire and usually lives among a pack of the same race. We have to hunt it after separating it from its pack, so think of a way how we will separate it from the pack." Shiguan told them about today''s mission. Most of the teams will be hunting in the open forest in various parts while the senior hunting teams would venture to the sealed ces.


    The first objective for the senior team was to confirm the rumours and suspicion that was floating around and the second was to clear any level five peak or above monster, if it was found.


    "It is routine work for the senior teams so the lower teams have nothing to worry about." Shiguan spoke and they spread to look for their hunt.


    "Young man do you want to talk about yesterday''s incident to the team leader?" The chaser who yesterday was with Qiao, clearing the snow from the field, asked him in a low voice.


    "I am not sure whether to drag the team leader in this or not?" Qiao shrugged his shoulders, if he kept looking for other people to solve his problems then he might never be able to solve them ever.


    Also, it was no more about the strength or power, it was about his attitude which he had earned after much hardships. He could not lose at the hands of some retard.


    "Would you go alone then?" he asked another question. "If you are willing to follow then you can hide around to see what is going on and if things turn to an unexpected orplex manner, then call the team." Qiao patted his shoulder.


    Since this chaser was concerned, he gave him choice if he wanted toe or not. If he was really concerned then he woulde and if he chose to do otherwise, even then Qiao would not mind it either.


    After spending some time searching for their hunt, Shiguan finally spotted a pack of Raging Fire and gestured all others to hide.


    The Raging fire were more than four in numbers and wandering in the open. Raging Fire had skin resembling to burning fires and probably its name was derived from its appearance. It was no more than six feet in height with small feet.


    The head resembled to a volcano, opening when theva burst from it, the fire red mouth was a horrible to look at on first nce. A big and horrible mouth indeed.


    "Imagine when this mouth throws fire. Rather let''s not imagine that." the chaser saw and slightly got affected with the appearance of the monster.

 Chapter 122: Level Four (22)

    Chapter 122: Level Four (22)


    Level Four (22)


    Ragging Fire:


    The team hid behind the woods, looking at the pack of four Ragging Fire monsters which were wandering and they were here to hunt one of them. It won''t be easy to split them and surround only one and what if they came looking for the one buddy monster they separated?


    "What we are going to do to split them?" A chaser, asked whispering to the team leader. The team leader was thinking of the same question. He looked around to test his idea, he would came in front of them and throw some wooden stick, then run toward the nearest hill and disappear. His speed could match well against these level four monsters.


    After taking a deep breath he gestured at all the others to not move from their hiding spots, they gave gestures in return to tell that they understood. But didn''t ask what he was going to do as they would be able to see soon.


    Shiguan got ready for the run, folded his fleece for it to not be a hindrance in running then kept his sword in the backpack and picked a big stick from the ground to get the attention of the monster''s. The idea was simple and most teams used it this way. The member who could run faster than monster would attract the attention of the monster''s pack and would try his best to scatter them.


    Usually, monsters chose to run toward the other monsters and considering the situation they would choose to follow the hunter and kill the hunter. It all depends on their choice and mood.


    "What? Those monsters have their moods and choice? Why does it sound like having a girlfriend?" Qiao heard the exnation of the other chaser and spoke in a confused manner.


    The other chaser heard him murmuring and asked, "Girlfriend? What is that? I have never seen such a monster in the Middletown forest?" the term and the word both were new to him so he asked even more confused.


    "Oh forget about that, I was talking about rare monsters of another world which I saw in my nightmare." Qiao waved his hand and gesture to look at what was happening on the other side.


    Shiguan came in front of the monsters and threw the wooden stick toward them. Then he shouted a few words just for the sake of shouting and then started running in the opposite side where he has marked the hill for hiding. It was not clear what would be the reaction of the monsters after reaching near the hill.


    But presently when they saw a single hunter trying to bully them, they ran toward Shiguan, all four of them. Team leader was madly running now. He was seven hundred experience points on the level four so he could run faster than the primary level four monster.


    One of the monsters who was leading others started to throw fire balls toward the chaser but fortunately Shiguan was able to dodge it. But upon seeing that fireball he understood the attack type of these monsters.


    He felt that still four of them were running behind him after closing much distance. He then started shouting along with running, it was also a part of his n to discourage monsters from following him and see which of them decided to keep tagging behind. Listening to his shouting all four of them started to throw fireballs toward him, taking his shouting as a form of provocation.


    Now Shiguan was really in trouble as he had to dodge the four monsters attacking him with fire balls. A corner of his fleece caught on fire and he immediately pulled it off and threw it behind.


    "We should follow behind the team leader now." Qiao voiced to gather others and they started to follow while they continued to hide from the two monster which were returning back after giving up at the mad chaser.


    Qiao saw the fleece of the team leader on the ground and picked it up, then they rushed forward in a hurry.


    They were not far behind but continued to keep a safe distance as it was necessary so that those two monsters do not catch them.


    Two of the monsters chose to leave this and return to their pack of the race while two of them kept following Shiguan. Now the hill was in nearing and Shiguan did not stop there. Instead he brought out his small daggers and started to climb on the hill side with the support from digging them in the rocky and limestone rock. One of the monsters stopped and returned upon seeing the hill. Its body was huge and without any support or a path, it could not walk on it.


    Moreover, it has lost the interest to further follow. These monsters were meant to live on the in grounds so a hill was not suitable for their liking and they did not want to drag themselves to follow a chaser on hills. The team was following behind and when they saw the third monster leaving, they wanted to praise their team leader.


    Today it seemed it was a good day for hunting and umting point to level up. They just needed to now make sure that they finished this monster swiftly.


    Bing stronger was priority for every hunter and every monster. So they rarely chose peace against the option of battling, until they get what they aimed for.


    Without bing stronger, the monsters cannot waste their effort on the hunters either, or they would end up as the victim and the monsters clearly knew about this fact.


    The fourth monster was trying its best to catch the chaser while Shiguan intentionally did not create much distance to let it believe that it was about to reach the chaser and split him into pieces.


    "Get ready all of you." Qiao voiced them to attack the monster. He was going to make it right at this moment but.

 Chapter 123: Level Four (23)

    Chapter 123: Level Four (23)


    Level Four (23)


    Avoid Fireballs:


    Seeing that his team was in view, the team leader heaved a sigh and then jumped down from the side after luring the monster. There was no way that he could keep running and climbing away from the monster and this applied for the monster too as it was difficult to scale this hill with its body. The main difference in their situations was that now the monster was alone while the leader had his team mates along.


    "Be careful from the fireball attacks." Shiguan told them as he reached them. This monster had an average defence and its main offence was only the fireball and nothing else. It could run fast but because of its small legs it could not sustain for long distances. Now that the leader had exhausted it for some distance, they could take advantage of it. They were in a huge advantage currently.


    "Its huge mouth seems like a hole leading to hell." Someonemented and others agreed.


    "But this hole to hell spews out raging fireballs, keep that in mind." Shiguan added. They were surrounding it now and coordinated to find a gap. Throwing a trap was not a choice right now as the fire would burn it.


    "Alright, someone has to distract it so that the fatal blow can be dealt." Shiguan spoke because now it was throwing fireballs randomly without dy. Its eyes were situated at the edges of its huge head, so in slight movement it could see the movements of the team members easily.


    "I will do that." Qiao spoke up and waved the fleece in his hand which he caught on the way; he had a very mind boggling idea to bull fight this monster currently. The fleece was big and eye-catching when waved around recklessly.


    He imagined how horrible a creature it was to face for bull fighting. In his world non one would be interested to watch such a creature though, as this monster could directly use its fireball to attack from a distance. But right now his aim was not to fight it, but to distract it.


    He started to wave the fleece the same way a yer would wave it in front of the bull and the monster seemed to catch the moment. Its attention was grabbed for a moment as it focused on Qiao. The monster spewed out a fireball that aimed for the fleece instead of him. As the fleece started burning, Qiao threw it on the ground and stamped on it to quell the me. In this time the chasers had managed to attack the monster slightly.


    Qiao the again took hold of the now ck fleece and waved it and now the team leader finally attacked. The monster came to his senses at the final moment and it hurriedly moved its body to throw a fireball, but unfortunately it instead flew towards a chaser who was moving to attack. The fireball fell in between his legs and the fire broke out. Before Qiao could react to this sudden happening, another chaser who was near him started to kick with his feet to quell the fire.


    "Stop you rascal, stop right now." the chaser screamed with agony. The chaser btedly realised where he was kicking. The team leader got speechless to see this. They were supposed to battle the monster but it turned they were all baffled at something else.


    Another fireball came and the leader hurriedly moved to avoid it. "Everybody focus to avoid fireball and attack at the same time and for the sake of your safety, don''t lose your senses please." he looked at the chaser who was kicking before and warned them.


    The chaser who was kicked mercilessly, dragged himself away from the team and the monster. He might have shouted vulgarities but the team turned to hunt the monster without any further dy. Qiao did not speak anything as he was just speechless at what happened just now.


    But from now on, he would try his best to keep a distance that chaser who could lose his sense in situations and start kicking others without taking into consideration the oue. The chaser who faced this brutal incident was almost convulsing on the other side. It was more dangerous than getting injured by the monster in the middle of the attack and chaos.


    Another attack fell on the monster during Qiao distracting it, yet the monster kept it''s stubborn attitude.


    "Qiao, it''s your turn now." team leader voiced and Qiao nodded.


    He was given this responsibility to put a final attack. Then he rushed forward, taking off right after the signal from team leader and stuffed the big fleece in the mouth of the monster and then attacked with the level five sword. The monster finally fell on the ground and the team felt relieved.


    "You smartly used my ruined fleece by the way." team leader praised him. Qiao had used this fleece and waved it in front of the monster to distract it which had surprised Shiguan. He never thought that a clothing can be this beneficial for distracting and in such a way.


    The other chasers were also learning from him. This young chaser alwayse up with ridiculous ideas which were proved to be smart ideas in the end of the end. They needed to learn from him if they wanted to be strong and better.


    Only smart chasers be strong in their early years and could reach far. Most chasers spend many years in levelling through brute strength and when they reach level six or seven, they already be old and soon retire from hunting. Only those who had a strong grit in the very early years reach level eight before reaching forty years of their life span.


    Those who reach level eight before forty can enjoy several more years in full youth and hunt, then they be elders of the big Guilds who decide the fate of this world and the fate of stronger monsters.


    At that level they happened to be able to learn and ssify many traits of the stronger monsters and venture to more than half of this world. This was beneficial for lower-level Guild and the information can help stabilize the bnce between the power of the monsters and the hunters.

 Chapter 124: Level Four (24)

    Chapter 124: Level Four (24)


    Level Four (24)


    What are his intentions:


    The hunt was sessful without any extreme damage to any of the team members, other than the one unfortunate incident. That damage was a lot but none would speak about it. And it wasn''t damage done by the monster for sure either so the hunt was sessful.


    The monster left some beautiful stones behind and the team was more than happy. They were able to hunt this monster much easily.


    They were finally heading back and Qiao knew that the hunter would be waiting for him at the decided ce.


    "I wonder how many ces I have not seen yet on the Snow Ind." Shiguan spoke in a good mood. His team was perfect, the present pace of hunting was also betterpared to his previous performance.


    "That''s right, I also get surprised every time we are sent for mission it is a new ce. The Snow Ind can be rightly called a wondernd." someone added.


    "Are there still stronger monsters existing in here?" Qiao asked considering what the team leader had told them in the morning. They were moving slowly and leisurely and their conversation was going on in between.


    "Not active monsters at least I believe. It is possible for smart monsters to be hiding in the depths or under the surface for much longer time since hunters can only observe till a limited extent." Shiguan shook his head. He was not clear whether the rumours were true but if there was some truth then the troubles would be waiting for the encampment in the future.


    When they reached near the encampment, Qiao stopped to speak,


    "I have something to do out, I will be back soon."


    Shiguan turned curious but then shrugged, "Sure but don''t forget that most of the ces are sealed currently, so don''t venture away from the encampment." he patted his shoulders and went inside the encampment leaving Qiao behind.


    The chaser who had conversed with him before also gave some excuse to the leader and sneaked away. Qiao was walking while keeping a strict eye to his surroundings. The ce they chose for the duel was at some distance where heaps of snow were looking like hills. This was where the teams threw the umted snow and he observed it was the best ce to stay away from the eyes of senior hunters during a fight.


    There was no one around. Qiao thought to wait for a while as most of the teams were still around in the forest for hunting. Soon the snowkes increased falling as after the midday the cold increased rapidly with the snowfall.


    The chaser did not gesture at Qiao that he was also here instead he remained silent to observe how the events would unfold. If the other hunter was not here, this meant he was just bothering them with his careless attitude. After some time, Qiao was tired because the cold was increasing and the hunter was nowhere.


    Just when he thought to return back, a man appeared, walking leisurely as if he was not aware that he kept waiting the young man for so long. His mission was cancelled today and his team could not go for hunt. So he had been was free all day, but he was amazed at the young man who hade here to wait right after hunting.


    "I thought you wouldn''te." Qiao spoke in a hoarse voice.


    "But I am here, was a little busy earlier." the hunter shrugged his shoulders as if speaking truth.


    "What are we waiting for then, let''s fight and settle this." Qiao held his shapeless weapon in his hand and got ready. "Ha-ha, young blood is always impatient, but if you say so then why not." the hunter also picked his sword and got ready.


    But it all seemed too unreal or dramatic for Qiao. It was strange because he was not the one challenging, then why did this hunter sound as if he was forced to face this youth. Qiao shook his head. Previous day this man came and gave him a threat and today he seemed not to be interested in the fight?


    "If you are not well then we can duel some other day." Qiao suggested.


    He did not want this hunter to me him for anything in the end so he was cautious.


    "I am fine and well you don''t have to worry and I am stronger than you, keep that in mind." the hunter wickedly spoke this time. The way he was changing his tone from dull to bully seemed weirder. Qiao shook his head thinking that perhaps the guy was overwhelmed by the idea of a duel. But as it was his first time ever that he was challenged for a duel, he didn''t want to loss it especially in front of bully.


    He kept aside all thoughts and they pointed their weapons to each other. The senior teams were not present at the watchtowers because they only appear in the night. The teams entrusted to throw the snow had not yet returned to do the routine task. The snowfall was already increasing and it seemed only those two hunters were facing each other at this moment. Both were wearing their warm clothing and had their weapons too.


    ....


    The senior team who was gone to check the dead part of theke had not returned yet. They found some signs of a stronger monster but after searching for half a day, they could not spot it. With the heavy snowfall they werepelled to return to the encampment.


    The Silver ss team was alert on the bridge because one of the team members had seen a twenty feet long shadow of some monster in theke. They sent a request for an urgent reinforcement from the Middletown. Middletown was the nearest ce they could ask for help and the elders of the seven Guilds were responsible to react as soon as they get the news. It was all up to the messenger as to how long he needed to reach Middletown.

 Chapter 125: Level Four (25)

    Chapter 125: Level Four (25)


    Level Four (25)


    Something Is amiss:


    Their weapons shed.


    Qiao had close range weapon but it could easily dodge or stop the opponent. Just now when he shed with the other guy, a could feel a strange sense. The opponent didn''t seem to be putting in all his effort in the earlier attack. It was for someone like Qiao who was keeping eyes at the minute details.


    It was impossible for a near level five hunter to not be able to show the superiority over another lower levelled chaser.


    "You are not going to surrender in defeat, are you?" Qiao smirked to look at his serious expressions.


    "You should not be taking it easy young boy if you don''t want to lose life here in the Snow Ind. I am just observing your upper limits and assessing whether you can give me a tough fight or you are just a loser." He shrugged his shoulders and applied force. Qiao stepped back with the impact.


    He was overwhelmed by the word loser when he heard it. Back in his world, he was alsobelled a loser. And that was not because he could not get good grades but because he had nothing in his life. No status, no wealth, no strength. Whenever he was called such, he would either lose his temper or his calm reasoning.


    This hunter was a scheming and maniptive one, who was very well aware about the young boys who chose to be hunters. They normally belong to poor families and ying with their emotions was easy for him. He was doing the same with Qiao now.


    Qiao heard this and furiously charged toward him. Now he was not thinking about anything else. "You are the one who is a loser, you are the one who is shame for his family,e at me and I''ll tell you who is the loser." Qiao was speaking all this and attacking the hunter.


    He was fuming, the hunter had really triggered him now. Now his attacks were blind and his centre of focus was the hunter, he wanted to let him see who was the loser. The hunter was waiting for this. He was not here to defeat this guy and then snatch the booklet from him, but he had a different n for him.


    He wanted to implicate this young man in a bigger mess and then the booklet would belong to him in the end. He was fending off the attacks smartly and enjoying how the young boy was behaving immature. For half an hour, Qiao kept struggling and finally he left a first injury at the right cheeks of the hunter.


    He was d to see this and smirked,


    "Now, how is it, tell me who is the loser." he waved the shapeless weapon and the hunter slightly touched his cheeks, the cut was bleeding. "I am still the one with the upper hand, you cannot defeat me no matter what." he calmly spoke and attacked.


    This angered Qiao again. He was frustrated now, and he even started imagining that the hunter resembled the gym guy who was the biggest bully of his life.


    The shape of their brows also matched.


    "You will be loser in the end, I say." he again attacked. Their fight was going on and the chaser who was keeping eyes was unable to understand this useless fight.


    The hunter who was clearly strong was not actually attacking or maybe he was not in the mood to injure the opponent, but that can''t be true. He seemed to be killing his time and waiting for something and chilling by a mock practice of fight. Meanwhile the senior team who had gone to see the dead part ofke wasing back after the weather turned horrible.


    Whatever they had managed to search was enough to prove the presence of strong monster and they were going to give this report to the organizers. The team at that moment saw the two chasers fighting each other and stopped.


    "Why they are fighting, instead of going back to the encampment." the senior hunter was clearly displeased to see this.


    They were already worried for the safety of the encampment and here they were fighting which showed how careless they were. "Let''s ask what is the crisis between them?" one of them moved and others followed.


    The small matters or disagreement between the teams were normal and they can be addressed by mere talk. Moreover, since the senior team saw them they were responsible to stop the juniors from fighting and settle the matter.


    The hunter had already sensed that the senior team has seen then so he pretended how vulnerable he was at this moment. He did not stop the attack and instead slipped and fell on the snow while Qiao pointed his weapon at his neck.


    "Stop this foolishness." a senior voiced Qiao to stop it. Qiao was rmed to see a whole team who clear bear the aura of level five. He thought that perhaps this hunter asked hisrades to appear at the time of need. The chaser who was keeping eyes from afar was already baffled to see a stronger team.


    "Did this hunter asked you toe and kill me?" Qiao asked by pointing his weapon toward them. The hunter was pretending until now barely stood up and fell in front of the senior team. "Seniors please save me from this snatcher, I thought I will die today but you appear fortunately."


    The team looked at the both chasers and then the one who was pleading, he was slightly injured too.


    "Why you are after his life, don''t you know the rules of Snow Ind encampment?" the senior got angry at Qiao and asked him solemnly.


    Qiao was shocked at the turn of events, he was being questioned like a criminal while the opponent was actually begging for life. He shook his head to understand what just happened and why the hunter seemed victim. Why he was pleading when both were agreed for this duel earlier. He seemed to the understand the plot of this hunter now.

 Chapter 126: Level Four (26)

    Chapter 126: Level Four (26)


    Level Four (26)


    He is a snatcher:


    user is being used or something else;


    "I was tricked by this snatcher and he snatched my booklet now he wanted to kill me." the hunter pleaded.


    There was a difference between their level experience but there were many examples where experienced chasers could easily win against opponent despite having lower experience points for the same level. It was because of their strong grit and field experience.


    The chasers who were usually pampered in the teams were considered weak even if they had more experience points of the same level. Qiao was shocked to hear this. This chaser had nned such a sneaky n to frame him.


    Actually, the hunter had decided it beforehand. He did not want to snatch the booklet directly instead wanted this chaser to hand it over without making fuzz. He had seen his previous team leader doing the same thing with others. That hunter snatched it from someone else and the team leader tricked him and got the booklet in the end.


    But for Qiao it was different.


    "Oh so that''s what happened. These petty problems of the low level chasers are such a headache, send them to the organizers, they would solve and punish him." the senior gestured his men and they brought both the chasers away.


    The organizers saw the senior team and asked them to sit. They let the chasers to stand at the side, listening to their problem right now was a secondary matter, first they need to listen to the report from the deadke.


    "The weather has intensified at the ce. It must have created some trouble for you all." the organizer asked the team.


    "It is indeed troublesome, but the real problem has been spotted already. We have found some clues about the presence of the rumoured water beast. Though we were unable to confirm further because of the weather but it is clear that it is hiding around the deadke. We don''t know if it has ess to the actual part of theke. If it really can ess thatke then how it does is also not clear. These questions can only be addressed if the Silver ss further search in the openke." the head of the team fluently told his report about this specific mission.


    "Alright, you all can go and rest because the evening guard would be tough from now on." one of the organizers nodded and let them leave first. Then one of the organizers turned to look at the both chaser. "You both were fighting at the outside of the encampment, do you not know the rules. None of the chasers are allowed to create such petty problems when we have already bigger ones to at." the organizer grimly spoke.


    He was looking at the both while the hunter spoke first. "Senior this chaser provoked me for a duel and then snatched my booklet." the hunter sheepishly pointed toward Qiao.


    "If you don''t believe then ask him whether he has a booklet or not." he added.


    The organizer pitied at the present appearance of this hunter and looked at Qiao, "Do you have the booklet?" Qiao heaved a deep breath,


    "I indeed have a booklet but it does not belong to this hunter." saying this Qiao brought out the booklet and the hunter was drooling at the real copy of the rare script.


    The hunter hurriedly leapt to grab it from Qiao but Qiao immediately kept it inside the sleeve.


    "Yes, this booklet, the chaser snatched it from me." he pleaded to the organizer.


    "No it is mine, this chaser tricked me to fight a duel and whoever won would be eligible to keep the booklet but I got defeated." the hunter added fuel to fire. He knew that fighting duels in the Snow Ind was prohibited by the organizers, they don''t want the teams to indulge in petty matters and lost the real mark of level up an be stronger.


    "Indeed, fighting duels is prohibited, do you know this rule or not?" the organizer asked the young boy.


    "I did not know about this rule and in actuality I was not the one who challenged to for duel." Qiao was no more furious, he knew now that he was tricked by this wicked hunter and there was no use to show his anger.


    He was at fault from the beginning, when he felt something amiss, he should have let it go but he kept blindly listening to his bullshit and thinking that he was here for duel. Fu*k duel, it was just an excuse of this hunter. But what could he do now.


    "The booklet belongs to me and I am the owner, not this tricky fe. He is just trying to implicate me." Qiao spoke to clear the allegation. The organizers looked at the hunter and then the calm young man. They were unable to decide for a punishment immediately because the tranquillity of the young man was questionable.


    They had experiences about such matters before and most of the times those who were speaking lies or wanted to create trouble for the other would use every means of pleading to prove that they were innocent. But if this guy was the snatcher then why he was serene and calm?


    He looked at the other and shook his head.


    "Can you prove that this booklet belongs to you?" the organizer put a final question before deciding anything. If the script was bought from some real shop then the young boy must have a certificate of purchase.


    All the legal bookstores were certified with the Middletown or the senior merchandise of the specific continent.


    The hunter was surprised at the turn of the events. He had never thought about this because he himself had never bought any script; he only saw teams snatching from others. Now he was thinking whether this young man has such certificate or he was also a snatcher just like him.

 Chapter 127: Level Four (27)

    Chapter 127: Level Four (27)


    Level Four (27)


    Punishment:


    The old bookstore owner had given him a certificate and his book was certified too. Qiao had also brought out the certificate and ced it in front of the senior. He had nothing to fear. But as far as the grudge with this hunter went, it will be longsting until it was settled by him.


    He didn''t want to be a killing machine or a cold-blooded killer that knew no reason and would kill just for the sake of settling a small grudge. He was only a student until recently so he could not be like that, but a lesson had to be taught to anyone who messed with him.


    He believed in giving a second chance to people because in his world, it was believed that a second chance could change the life of a person. But he wouldn''t be nave and act kind with everyone. He had to learn how to face such problems and issues.


    Qiao belonged to amon ss and he believed in fate just like many others do. As far as this hunter was concerned, if he was to try and trick him again, he would definitely pay him back for it.


    The senior picked up the certificate and observed it. He then saw the stamp and smiled,


    "Oh, you bought it from my retarded buddy, he is truly a generous one to always handover the original script. For me, generosity is a disease but if he gave it to you then he must have thought about it," The seniormented and as the stamp on it reminded him of past and about his old friend.


    "Young man don''t take it for granted right now. You don''t know my old friend. If he gave you this book willingly, this means you are under his critical observation and if my buddy is observing, then I will have to move against you to make hime look for me."


    The seniorughed heartily and mischievously thought for a moment.


    Both the old bookstore owner and this senior organizer wererades who had survived through thick and thin. Now that he identally met someone who had reminded him about his buddy then he was going to make an excuse so that they both could get a chance to meet each other.


    His expressions were that of someone who wanted to tease his old buddy through someone else. Qiao was alsoughing in his head to see such expressions on the senior''s face. This also reminded him about his childhood friend who always helped him through a lot.


    Their friendship was deeper than a blood rtion. Butter he went abroad to work. He would always say that he would be big, he would send him a passport and they both would work and learn in university together. But after sometime he stopped contacting him and Qiao kept himself busy in his routine and also forgot about him.


    But now he had decided to contact him when he would return back to his world. There must be some reason as to why he could not contact him. Being a good buddy, he should try to reach out when the other person wasn''t able to.


    "Young man I will punish you for breaking the rule as no one is allowed to fight a duel in or out of the encampment. Does not matter if you were aware or ignorant of the rule or not." the senior raised up his brows and smiled wickedly.


    There was rule that if a chaser was ignorant of the rules then he would not be given a strong punishment but this senior was going to give a severe punishment just to trigger his old friend and make hime out.


    "You will be sent to the senior teams and it is up to their mood as to how they would treat you in the team. Even if they throw you in front of a stronger monster, I don''t care." he shrugged his shoulders and then handed him back the certificate.


    Qiao got speechless. Between the friendship of two old buddies, he was going to be a scapegoat. But he was also somewhat excited because leaving that team was also beneficial much. He needed to learn and get more information about various aspects of hunting. And bigger teams were going to be beneficial in this aspect. The team leaders of bigger or senior teams had a lot more information.


    "You can go and join the team who will be guarding the third part of the encampment in the night. Show them this paper and they would not ask you any question." He wrote some words on a paper and handed it Qiao.


    Qiao took it and went toward his tent, he was going to inform his present team about his shifting or in true words about his punishment. So that the team leader could recruit one other person for aplete team.


    After Qiao left, the senior hunter angrily looked toward the hunter who had tried to scheme against the other chaser. He strongly abhorred such chasers who not work hard but y tricks on others to get something precious from then by scheming against them.


    If he did not punish this hunter today, he would get a reason to do the same tricks again. He sent someone to announce that the organizers were going to punish a chaser because he broke the rules of the encampment.


    When he would punish him in front of others, the others would get a lesson from him and never think to break rules again. In the evening when all teams were encampment around, the senior organizer asked the chaser at hand to attack the scheming guy and when he did, the senior directly gave a fatal injury which caused him to lose a level.


    It was the hardest punishment ever given to a chaser in this encampment and those who witnessed it trembled, resolving never to break rules. Though the other organizers wanted to stop him but he did not listen them. It was because he wanted to tell his buddy that he didn''t mistreat his chosen young man. Also, he wanted to stay true to his friend by punishing such chaser who wanted to harm that young man.


    But this also created a strong abhorrence in the heart of the chaser who was punished. He also gnashed his teeth in anger as he resolved to himself to kill Qiao in the future.

 Chapter 128: Level Four (28)

    Chapter 128: Level Four (28)


    Level Four (28)


    Guarding at the third part of encampment:


    The one who was given the punishment was the leader of a level four team and after he was sent back in the Middletown, his team members let the organizers know that they were willing to join any team, whichever had a spot for recruitment.


    When Qiao told that he was also given a punishment, the team leader could not believe it. "How can they punish when you told that you were ignorant and also the other chaser was found guilty?" Shiguan was not happy to hear this.


    "I told him but he still gave me this punishment and in the evening I have to join the senior team." Qiao showed the handwritten paper and Shiguan fell in a dilemma. Where he would find the fifth team member. Later this problem got solved soon though.


    Qiao moved out and then walked around to ask where was the third part of the encampment. The encampment was surrounded with the rock walls. Some of the chasers nearby gave him a rough direction and he walked past many tents. He could then finally see those giant chasers who he met in the forest.


    They had built bigger tents to rest and Qiao could no more find the signs of the rock wall. He stopped to ask someone. "Senior, do you have some idea about where is the third part of the watchtowers." He stood in front of the nine feet human who looked like a meat mountain.


    Perhaps the man could not hear him clearly, as he brought his hands near him and raised him up. "What did you say?"


    When he spoke, his breath reached Qiao and he felt like he wanted to puke. It was probably the leftover raw meat still in his mouth. The big skewers were again put on fire and ready to be consumed and it seemed this one perhaps could not control his hunger.


    "Do you know where is the third part of the watchtowers?" Qiao spoke with all his strength this time and the man nodded. He slightly moved a small part of the tent and there Qiao could see some rock stairs ascending towards the watchtower.


    So, this meant the huge tent was blocking the view. He slightly bowed and thanked the man and moved to reach the stairs by walking around the tent. Though these giant humans look horrible but they were not always frightening.


    Qiao walked up the stairs and a team was already there standing with their weapons. The team leader was looking towards the open dark forest withplete concentration. While his men were walking around on the watchtower.


    It was his first time he met a senior team who had a tough responsibility on their shoulders. All the team members were level five while the leader was at level five peak.


    There was often information that was not told around. The chasers and hunters were not told about few things. This encampment was not built out of the blue but instead a huge amount of wealth was invested in it.


    Those stronger teams were not just doing a small thing of watching over at night but they also hunt at night during this guarding time. There were many monsters who wander in the night and hit against the rock walls of the encampment. These teams hunt them with their very best.


    As for as the concerned, the hunters sleeping inside the encampment did not have a clue to what was going outside the encampment. Every watchtower senior team was given a stone of Twang Tremor taken from the level seven monster. The team leaders when they see a monstering to hit the wall of rock, he would appoint one of the chasers to keep this stone active while the team would jump at the other side to hunt the monster.


    This way the resonance of the strong monsters didn''t disturb the rest time of the low-level hunters. While level five hunters had strong hearing, which has been tempered with their level five strength and they were able to control it.


    "Team leader, this chaser is sent by the senior organizer." One of the team members spotted Qiao at first and was told why he was here. He then voiced out to get the attention of the team leader.


    Team leader scratched his head and diverted his eyes toward Qiao, "Man, I asked him to send a level five. That old man has surely gone mad to send you." He made his expressions as if he was displeased and spoke to Qiao.


    Qiao simply extended his hand to show him the paper, the team leader picked it and observed in themp light.


    "Ah, this I can''t believe, you are going to stay with us for five days and then I will have to send you towards the wooden bridge where the Silver ss is guarding." He read through and wanted to pull his hair.


    But instead, he started to circle around Qiao,


    "Did you seriously offend someone or the senior is ying with my patience?" He wanted to spout something else instead of the word ''patience'' but he controlled.


    "I am not sure but I won''t disappoint you." He don''t know the reason behind the frustrated expressions of the team leader but it was clear that he guarding at the watchtowers was not as simple as the low level chasers think it to be.


    "Disappoint? Only those get disappoint who bear some hope and I have no hope for such a low-level chaser to help me out at the third watchtower. Can you keep the Twang Tremor stone active in case we need your help?" The team leader spoke in frustration, leaving Qiao surprised.


    What kind of stone was it? Why was the leader worried to keep it active? Finally, he felt he was going to be able to learn something new about hunting from here on.


    ''Goodness, that senior organizer has strictly only send him for five days else this team leader might have threw him back'' He thought in his head.

 Chapter 129: Level Four (29)

    Chapter 129: Level Four (29)


    Level Four (29)


    Keep The Stone Active:


    All the parts were actually the points marked from where the monsters could invade the entrance of the encampment. So this one was under this team to stop the monsters those who tried to take advantage of the night.


    "You stand at that point and keep your eyes open toward the forest. The team leader is not in good so don''t expect a favorable response." the team member patted his shoulders and winked. Qiao nodded and stood at his pointed ce. The snowfall was normal while the team was alert.


    The other part was at the end of the hundred feet distance and there another team was standing, they cannot see each other because of the different set of the corners designed to keep a look out at two direction at the same time. In front the open forest and the sparse trees loaded with the snow looked epic, it could be called most fantastic sight he ever witnessed. But he has no time to praise it since the dangers were lurking around the encampment.


    After the evening, the encampment slowly fell silent because all the teams went in their tents to rest. Qiao wore his second cover because the cold was increasing, it was because he was standing idle at the watchtower, only team leader was moving here and there perhaps with worry, every after some time he called his men to use some stone to scan the surrounding in case they were missing some monster with eyes.


    He was moving as if ready to attack an unseen monster. "There is some movement, perhaps a level five Ragon is wandering in the lower side near the entrance." a team member saw throw the light stone and spoke. The Ragon monster was known for big shining eyes since it was level five, it''s height reached seven feet and resembled to the pr bear with dull ck skin.


    "That sharp monster has already decided which way to move in. Get ready everyone." as if team leader suddenly remembered something and moved toward Qiao. Our team is going to hunt that monster, keep active this Stone of Twang Tremor." he spoke and handed a stone which was colorless.


    Qiao was afraid to ask but he still asked, "How to keep it active?" since he was sent he was standing here to face whates for him. Team leader shook his head and went away but a team member stopped and patted his shoulder, "No need to worry much, just attach it with your experience token and it will start working. Be careful not to deactivate it, the screams of the level five monsters happened to be dangerous for level lower chaser. As long as it kept active, you as well as the chasers of the encampment will remain safe." he briefly told and jumped from the rock wall.


    The whole team except Qiao jumped at the outer side of the wall to surround the monster. Qiao hurriedly brought out his experience token followed what the hunter exined. As soon as he attached the stone with his experience token it started to emit the present light of his token which was yellow along with the lines of golden.


    This indicate that he was moving toward level five and when Qiao would breakthrough level five it would start emitting pure golden light. The light was limited to his stature while the power of the stone enveloped the three hundred feet area from every single direction.


    The activation of this stone does not means that it would fend off the screams of the monster instead it would absorb it and when it would reach its limits, it would shatter and be useless. Qiao soon understood why team leader was frustrated perhaps he was worried for the same reason which Qiao now felt.


    The stone uses the energy of the hunter to keep itself active just a chaser run and attack and use his strength for attacks same way this stone takes the strength of the chaser. That means Qiao was standing idle, he was among the team and working his part in the team.


    He could see the team now clearly, they were able to force the monster away from the entrance. The team leader saw toward the watchtower to confirm that the newbie has activated the stone of Twang Tremor and nodded. The chaser was standing alert and the experience token was shining at his chest at this moment.


    The team start to follow the orders of the team leader, and the monster seemed groaning by opening its big mouth just that Qiao was unable to hear the ear splitting screams.


    It all depended on his focus if he want to remain unaffected from the screams. In front of him, the team was disying their coborative and effective attacks. Qiao was feeling like statue unable to move and clearly see the attack sense of the team.


    It was midnight, though the big eyes of the monster were shining and the team also have their light stones but from this distance he could only see their shadows moving. They definitely have the second level of their agility skill or they were too familiar with the coboration.


    A level two agility skill meant much for level five hunter. It depends whether they were learning it by the skill stone or by practice. Practice can leave some ws without the help of skill stone. And only skill stone was useless without practice.


    Both were interconnected as for as theplete set was concern. There were only four skills known and agility one of the mostpulsory to learn by practice. Monsters were meant to be big and sharppared to the humans, though it take extra effort but this extra effort always proved blessing in times.


    The times when nothing could be helpful to save life. And the time when the hunter was left with no choice but to run away and save life.

 Chapter 130: Level Four (30)

    Chapter 130: Level Four (30)


    Level Four (30)


    Everything went well?


    The team was busy with the monster while team leader once in a while casted his nce toward the young man. He somehow believed that this young man would lost halfway.


    This has happened before when a primary level five joined them and he was handed the same responsibility. That day the team took longer time than usual and the hunter who was using his strength perhaps lost his focus or he was tired, the stone got deactivate and the encampment burst with the screams of the chasers who were effected with the ear splitting resonance.


    So it needed constant concentration along with the present level of strength which for Qiao would prove tough. He was not level five yet and he would be feeling much pressure from the stone because the stones does not reserve as to what level of strength it need. It suck dry from the chaser.


    For level lower it would be tough and this was the leader worried about and he was angry at the old organizer too. After passing half an hour, the team was still busy with the hunt. Qiao was still standing straight and focusing on the colorlessyers which were emitting from the stone. It was wonder of the world that these stones surpass the qualities and benefits of the stonespared to his world.


    But this was not theplete truth, at some level these stones bear intellect because the monsters who bear them in their bodies have the same traits at the higher levels. There was a rumored stone called the Guide Stone, it has the intellect matching to the humans since monster who bear it has gone extinct from few decades, such stones never appear again.


    That rare monster was said to be called a tourist of all continents and live there for a certain period of time. This way the stone which bear inside its body has the paths engraved in the intellect so if any of the hunter who posses this stone could just tell the stone about the ce name and the stone would guide the way.


    With the help of this rare stone, the wicked hunter was able to find the path between the two different worlds. There were many reasons and stones of nature which he hunting from various rare monster and became invulnerable in the entire seven continents.


    This was also the reason why he wanted to be immortal since he posses all types of stones, he can live whatever way he want to live, the only problem was the decaying years. He was currently five hundred years old and wanted to expand his life span with the help of Token of Death.


    Token of Death was carved by a Level ten hunter Monarch some two thousand years ago, the level seven or eight hunter has approach to this type of historical information. And when he died, he kept this token inside his morgue. The wicked hunter found about it in the handwritten script of the hunter Monarch which he forgot to destroy before his death.


    Since hunter Monarch lived the longest years of his life and wrote many scrips and sent in various parts of the seven continents, it was bound that he would miss one or two scripts. His aim was to make this world free from the threat of the strong monster and he was able toplete his aim but he was tired of living.


    When he decided to die, he deactivated the Token of Death and died in few days, before this he prepared a safe morgue, destroyed most of the rare stone which if some vicious hunter caught hands on then he would ruin the peace of the world. thinking this he destroyed them. Only few were engraved on the morgue in case someone really came looking for something precious.


    After thest Hunter Monarch, no one ever became the second hunter Monarch though the hunters and seniors had had strong hope for the wicked hunter but he chose dy not even passed the test to bebeled as hunter King. He was possessed by the idea to be immortal and since that day, the bad days of this world started on.


    Qiao gritted his teeth, one hour passed and he was feeling pressure on his chest as if some monster was attacking him. The team was near to kill the monster while the team leader was shocked when he saw toward the young Chaser.


    He never thought that this young chaser could stand against it this long. Only Qiao could tell the truth. The team leader shouted and his men immediately killed the monster as it has already faced much injuries.


    Then the team leader ran toward the watchtower and reached Qiao. "You can now deactivate it" he patted on his shoulder and nodded his head. If this young chaser could stand this long it means he has strong grit to rely.


    The team used their weapons to cover the monster with the snow after forking out the spoils. They then returned back on the watchtower. Qiao heard the team leader and took deep breath, he could see that the team leader has softened his expressions now.


    It was tough to earn it. "Now I know why that old boone send you and you are on your punishment, I see." he nodded andughed. "Do you want a share in the hunt?" he again spoke.


    ''Would not it be little rude if you don''t'' Qiao shouted in his head and perhaps the team leader heard it.


    "Alright, take it but never imagine that Silver ss would give you any share." he warned. He would not tell the reason because his men who was talkative enough could tell whatever this young man want to ask.


    Always talkative people share more information than the silent one. It was beneficial for others who really wanted to listen and learn from their nonstop talking.

 Chapter 131: Level Four (31)

    Chapter 131: Level Four (31)


    Level Four (31)


    After the hunt, for the rest of the night only few monsters wandered around the hundred feet area, but none dared toe near the rock wall or destroy the entrance.


    "You did a good job man. Fortunately, level five monsters can give out a lot more spoils and the leader shared it with you."


    It was the same hunter who told him about how to use the twang tremor stone who came around when they were about to finish their work at the watchtower. Soon it would be morning and the team would go back to rest. They were no more worried about any big monsters appearing and creating trouble for the encampment.


    "Ah it was tough, but I don''t want to disappoint the team either, so I have to do my best. Also, do you know about the Silver ss team or how they treat someone else who is not as strong as them?" Qiao asked since this hunter was much more friendly than others. As he was only able to talk to him till now, he thought to ask about this.


    "Well, the truth is the higher-level monsters do not really bear stones in greater amounts. In simple words, when a monster attains the next level then the breeding stones it already has, which happened to be in pieces start to merge with each other."


    "So to say, the number of spoils you can receive from a hunt decrease with the increase in level. And rarely do any higher-ranking teams share what they get. Actually, I have heard that after ascending to the Hightown, the team members start to decrease too or simr things happen to amodate hunters getting a share from the hunt. I am not sure about and will find about it until I myself reach the Hightown." The hunter patted his chest proudly because he was soon going to get qualified to get the permission.


    Qiao was amazed at this revtion. ording to this hunter the higher levels and hunts would be tougher but the team members will also decrease. Not only that, the number spoils you obtain will also decrease. Although higher level stones will always be more valuablepared to numerous lower ranked ones.


    But this information meant that his present skills of hunting might not work in the bigger continent or in front of stronger monsters.


    With the help of its natural capacity, when a monster starts to bear stones it first appears as small dots. Depending on the capability and nature of its natural armour, the monster strengthens these stones with the time and after level five, it starts to merge them at every next level.


    Few monsters were able to merge them to level seven. Few even take longer toplete the merging. That was in case the monster had some rare armour.


    "Buddy this is only half the knowledge, but if you want me to exin more you have to tell me why you were first punished by the organizer?" The man suddenly spoke out and that grabbed the attention of Qiao.


    It was a little difficult to clearly exin about it because then he had to talk about the booklet. So he could only tell half the truth.


    "My enemy wanted to test me whether I could stand against him or not so he intentionally asked me for a duel while I was ignorant about the rules, so here I am due to my ignorance." Qiao shrugged his shoulders. He had told what he could, as this was indeed the reason the organiser had used to punish him, so it wasn''t a lie. It was up to this hunter whether to believe him or not.


    "Oh, such a small reason? You must be having a lot of misfortune to be punished for something like that." The hunter also shrugged. The ce from where he belonged to, there was a belief that if a man was facing misfortune then nothing can save him from the bad luck. So he epted this excuse.


    "The monsters start to learn different attack with their armours as they evolve and they happen to learn from the hunter''s various type of attacks. Also, the weapons rarely help you gain an advantage in high level hunting. The spoils gained from the monsters are the real weapons and the Guilds are responsible to educate the hunters about such hunting. This is also the reason that a level five peak hunter needs permission from his primary Guild to travel towards the Hightown." The hunter then paused to take a breath.


    For Qiao every step forward was simr to a whole new world of hunting, learning and experience. Now he could understand why the wicked hunter chose his own world to test whether Qiao could level up in presence ofplex hunting and the level attaining. He might have been hundred percent sure that this young man who belonged to a fast pace world might never show such patience to learn every step and gain strength.


    Nothing was concrete in this world, not the exchange system, the hunting and soon he woulde to know that levelling system was alsopletelyplex at next steps. It was madeplex because of several pressing reasons. First of all, though humans were weaker than monsters and were constantly at war with monsters, but if even one of them became the strongest, he might bring more chaos for other humans than a monster.


    Everything about the current system was designed by the Hunter Monarch who had gone long ago but still all the seven continents were following his designed system for levelling up and for hunting. If someone critically observes all the aspects of the Guilds, the merchants, traders as well as the elders, senior, one can feel the presence of some hidden order set by a hidden power. But the power was no more there, only his leftover aura could be felt.


    Only those could level up further, who had a strong will and were willing to take hindrances to polish their temperament. Still, many go against and eventually perish in the history without leaving any of theirmendable deeds or footprints in the history.


    The bnce of this world was necessary, else theplete seven continents would be a hell either for monsters or for humans.


    ''This means that every earned booklet is more than a treasure for someone who could read it and understand the hidden meaning behind the in script"


    Qiao thought in his head. But until now there was not a single school that he had found in the Middletown hub. He had tried looking for one, where he could get enlisted as a student ofnguage.


    Without thenguage he could not read the script and so the problem will still remain the same.


    And ording to this hunter, after reaching the Hightown the Guild will be responsible to guide the chasers for the next level of hunting. So, all previous knowledge one had can be seen to have pretty less value.


    It was finally morning now as they both walked forward with the team, down from the stairs. They had their tent near it because they cannot set it up around the main market. During the whole day, many hunters would walk around and talk loud in the market area, and a team who was alert and guarding at the night would not be able to rest properly in such an environment.


    Now that Qiao was also part of this team, they gave him a small ce to rest in the tent and he sprawled on like a dead man. The previous day, first he was with his team,ter he was fighting a duel and at the end he got punished. Then without taking any rest he had remained alert the whole night with the whole team while keeping the Twang Tremor stone active.


    His whole body ached with fatigue as he waspletely exhausted and he could feel how badly his body needed to rest. His eyelids got heavy and he fell asleep.


    ...


    The man who was sent to inform the elders came back with the reinforcement of two seniors who had retired from hunting and some strong reserved stones. These stones were actually the defence against the monster of theke and will be used by them or the Silver ss depending on the situation.


    Presently, the two seniors and the Silver ss team were standing on the bridge and deciding the time and the ce for when and how they would attack the monster.


    "If it is a level six peak then two of us would not be enough. I know the Silver ss has experience with strong monster but this one is a water elemental type. I don''t think we need to be lenient." The retired senior spoke.


    "Man, you already know that the reinforcement from Hightown needs one-month prior notice to send. Do you think you have that much time? What if the monster decides to travel to the opposite part of theke or it has gathered enough races to destroy the encampment?" The other senior also gave his reason.


    The Silver ss were standing alert because they don''t want to bother these both old brains.

 Chapter 132: Level Four (32)

    Chapter 132: Level Four (32)


    Level Four (32)


    Grab the opportunity:


    After resting for more than half of the day, Qiao woke up and got out of the tent to refresh first. He could hear some noiseing form nearby and knew very well it must be from the giant humans.


    If a doctor were to point that any of them was suffering from low proteins then all the normal humans might as well choke to death. But most of the times when doctors could not find out the cause of a disease after tests, they woulde up with this excuse.


    Qiao saw them as soon as he came out of the tent, while the other team members were still in a half-awake state or yawning.


    This big team had returned not long ago and they were talking loudly over something, disagreeing probably from the sounds of it. Their loud talk was the real reason that the team sleeping in the tent woke up.


    "What''s you name brother?" Qiao walked forward and asked the one who had yesterday showed him the path to reach the watchtower.


    "I am called Lu." the fatced cheeks jiggled and he told his name. It was a bit epic to look at him speaking.


    "I will call you Lu Da then, do you mind?" Qiao smiled and asked again. He started to look at the others and then the whole set up.


    "You can little buddy." Lu Da did not mind but instead patted his chest with weing poster.


    "I am d, then can you tell me what is going on here?" He pointed toward all the mess. Newly broken pieces of firewood wereying like a small hill and some freshly hunted monster was cut open in many pieces, ready to be smoked and fired.


    "These woods are better for using to light a fire in this snowfall since we need to cook the meat." Lu Da exined but another hunter spoke up,


    "These woods are good but burn away quite fast and I am saying these are not enough. We need to get more for all the meat to be cooked properly."


    "This meat is enough for two days supply, but the wood are not enough and I am saying to bring more before the evening fell"


    Qiao listened attentively and nodded, indeed the wood did not seem enoughpared to the avability meat. These giant hunters had apletely different routine from others. Since they level up with aplete different set of method of eating lots of meat, they would also sleep to their hearts content or wiggle around.


    So the matter that had them shouting was so small, but their loud voices seemed as if they were about to destroy half of the encampment.


    "Lu Da, I am also concerned that the woods are not enough, you should get more." Qiao thought and spoke.


    Even if this human declined his opinion, he could simply let them decide and mind his own work.


    "Alright Qiao buddy, since you look like a nice hunter, I would choose to listen your opinion else..." Lu Damendably looked at Qiao and then red the other hunter. He was unwilling at first because the part from where he got the woods was a little troublesome area. That eastern part of the thick forest was upied by a specific race of monsters.


    Those who could absorb the cold energy from the nature and cultivate for levelling up. Only that specific part of the forest could provide the dry woods in the entire Snow Ind. He started to walk to leave the encampment and bring more woods.


    Qiao hurriedly followed behind and spoke, "Lu Da, can I alsoe with you?" He slightly bowed to show that he had only good intentions.


    The giant human immediately agreed. Apparently, he looked like a giant but from his heart he was same like normal hunters who were afraid to go alone in the forest.


    "Buddy you should have rested more, just like your team." Lu Da was a little hesitant but walking silently was not his way so he spoke to start conversation.


    "Oh don''t mind, I could no more tolerate those t sheets with no warm clothes to cover." Qiao shrugged. Compared to his world, here he had nothing to take care for himself and he could not bring around two quilts all the time. He would look like a pr bear among normal hunters then.


    The hunters wouldugh at him because they were supposed to temper their body ording to the temperature.


    "Aha, it is as such, I seen. Which part of the lower town do you belong to then? Maybe we belong to the same n blood." Lu Da asked again.


    "Oh about that, it is the farthest part of the lower town, hope you know about it?" Qiao could only shot a blind arrow as in his head he hoped that it won''t turn out to be a bad situation for himself.


    "Oh, then you are indeed my brother by blood." The giant human dly patted his shoulders and Qiao staggered for a brief moment.


    "I am sorry brother. I am really happy and shocked but why did you choose this method of levelling up?"


    The farthest part of the lower town consisted of immensely poor ns and family and this was the reason that if anyone ever from there decided to be a hunter, they would first take care about their starvation which they usually face in that part of the lower town. And such most of them would level up by consuming meat of the monsters.


    So Lu Da was strangely surprised at Qiao for him to be one from there and choosing the other method instead.


    "Hmm, I wanted to be invulnerable in the entire world so I chose this method." Qiao scratched his head and smiled sheepishly. He could only reply as such.


    "Sure, I also hope my brother bes the strongest."


    Lu Da was impressed by him because usually people like him decide to address their hunger first and this was one of the bigger challenges for them. But this brother wanted to be strongest and chose to go the hard way. It was wonderful as well as astounding.


    "Then I promise to lend you a heling hand in the future if you ever need it. I would not back down." He patted his chest and sincerely promised. Qiao was equally astounded to hear this. He could now strongly believe on one thing, if there were selfish hunters then there were sincere ones too, keeping the bnce.

 Chapter 133: Level Four (33)

    Chapter 133: Level Four (33)


    Level Four (33)


    These herbs will increase the taste:


    "I am very happy to meet you, elder brother." Qiao barely stopped himself from getting emotional.


    They had just meet today formally and Lu Da was already willing to lend him help in every way without knowing who exactly he was. He himself was an elder brother and has the responsibility to find any path or method to be stronger for the sake of his younger brother.


    "Then I am going look for some herbs and give a surprise to you too." Qiao dly spoke.


    He has a sudden idea, since the giant humans wanted to eat meat and level up through it, why not spice up the meat, add some condiments to make it taste better. They reached the ce where Lu Da carefully started to work and break the big branches in this part. Qiao also started to look for some familiar nts, if he could get even a few it would still be worth it.


    There were many herbs which he had in mind to rece in case he could not find the ones he was looking for.


    After some time passed, while Lu Da was busy in collecting the woods, he looked around to check, but Qiao was nowhere. He thought that perhaps one of those under surface monsters had dragged him below, so he used his hands and dug apart madly.


    After some time, he then started shouting his name,


    "Brother Qiao, where are you?" From his shouts even the monsters were trembling. It seemed as if he was going to rip apart all the monsters if he could not find his brother Qiao. Qiao also heard his voice and shouted with his lungs out to tell his location.


    He had forgot to tell him when he slowly moved to this area. He walked here and there got much further from Lu Da.


    Lu Da picked the bundle of woods he had collected and ran towards the supposed ce. Qiao could hear the thumping on the ground and hurriedly grabbed all the nts of herbs which he had collected till now.


    He then also looked around to see if there were more. Lu Da reached him and saw him plucking some nts. Qiao needed it in a lot of quantity for a lot of meat was waiting in the encampment.


    "Brother Qiao I was much worried for you, but why did youe to pluck these nts?" Lu Da heaved a sigh to see him intact from injuries. But he got curious to see as to why this brother collecting nts instead of big woods.


    "I will answer about it after reaching encampment, let''s hurry." Qiao was excited after getting what he was here for. It would be a surprise for these giant humans and perhaps they might learn about it too soon. About how to spice up the meat and enjoy it better.


    "Alright, I will be asking about it again in the encampment." Lu Da spoke as he was stubborn to know it earlier than others. They then soon reached back the encampment.


    "Now all of you must be happy to have got me to overwork for you lot." Lu Da sneered to look at the team leader, both of them were blood brothers and usually had such kind of mood for each other.


    "I only wanted it because you will be worry free tomorrow if you collect it today." He replied without getting angry.


    "But what are these nts?" He also was curious to see the bundle of nts.


    "Oh, this is secret which only brother Qiao could tell." Lu Da raised his brows to remind Qiao. The others started to set up the fire for the cooking and Qiao was separating the leaves from the boughs deftly.


    Lu Da saw him doing this and came to help. He was free and curious so it was better to join him. Finally, the fire was set and they started to put the meat on the iron weapons. When they were about to put it on the fire, Qiao voiced to stop. "Wait a bit before you set it."


    "What is it for?" The team leader asked but Qiao did not answer instead he spoke to Lu Da,


    "Pick these leaves in your hand and mash them this way," He himself picked a few and demonstrated in front of Lu Da. It was something strange for them but he heeded to follow.


    "Now paste it on the whole part of the meat," Qiao gestured how it should be done in an effective way. Lu Da stood up and did the same, "But for what reason, brother?"


    He was following his instructions and asked at the same time.


    "You will find the answer once it is cooked and you taste it." He slightly bowed. Here in this world, bowing in front of someone meant that the person was sincerely doing something.


    "Alright but I am eager to know now." The whole team put aside all other meat and thought to let this piece of meat cook first. If this hunter was trying to trick them, they would make him mincemeat to get their revenge. Only Lu Da believed in him from his heart. After an hour when the meat was almost cooked, they ced it in front of Lu Da to taste first. It was precautionary measure from the team leader.


    They all sat to observe him and also got ready to grab the hunter in case Lu Da showed any expressions of pain or worry. Lu Da sat down to taste it without taking in their thoughts. He was sure that brother Qiao must want to increase the effectiveness of the meat by using this method. He cut a big bite and munched. The others got more attentive as they observed.


    As he bit into the juicy flesh of the meat, a familiar taste spread in his mouth. But this time it was so much better and fulfilling that he could not help but quickly take another bite. It was so much more delicious to taste than what he had been eating until now, that Lu Da wanted to cry with happiness.


    The Team leader immediately gestured to see his weird expressions and they surrounded Qiao immediately. Qiao also felt lost, perhaps the herbs of this world had opposite effects. He was in dilemma and worried.

 Chapter 134: Level Four (34)

    Chapter 134: Level Four (34)


    Level Four (34)


    Night Guard:


    Someone grabbed Qiao from his neck and only then Lu Da opened his mouth. "It is so much tasty, what wonder the leaves brought is amazing." He opened his eyes while speaking and saw Qiao being treated as a suspect.


    Lu Da looked at the situation and seemed to understand what happened. He looked sheepishly as he left his piece of meat and helped Qiao first. Then he cut a piece of the meat and handed it to the team leader.


    "Tell me how it tastes?" He asked the leader when he was munching on it. The leader was also going through the same experience and could not speak until a big punchnded on his neck.


    "Now you know it tastes good, so why did you trouble brother Qiao?" Lu Da did not let him speak anything and returned to his seat.


    Qiao saw this and nodded. Since Lu Da took the initiative then he has nothing toin. When the team also checked the taste of the meat, they started to prepare by following what Qiao did previously. They also remembered the type of leaves which had brought this taste. Now they were happy and he was also ready to leave. His team had been wandering around here to reach the watchtower.


    The hunter who was very earlier friendly with Qiao happened to see him with the giant humans and he was amazed as to what charm this young hunter did to them as they seemed to be very happy. Usually, giant hunters don''t bother with the normal hunters, and keep their distance. If any of them tried to mingle with them, they would scare the normal hunters with their big bodies. So everyone minded their own business to not earn their anger. Yet this young man was sitting among them like he was their old buddy.


    "What did you do to earn their trust?" He approached him and asked impatiently. Knowing this could help in future and was worth to ask, despite the fact the he was stronger than the young man.


    "There is a saying from some unknown human n that-


    ''The path to reach one''s heart often passes through their stomach first.''


    I don''t know if you have heard about it or not." Qiao shrugged his shoulders as he exined. There was no way that this person would be familiar with the sayings from him world.


    And this was right, as he next questioned him with an even more confused look. Creasing his brows, he asked, "What does that mean?" He had never heard about any such saying from anyone.


    "It means that all I did was to tell them how to improve the taste of the meat they consume. They followed my advice and immediately became my friends as meat is the only thing they love first." Qiao winked dly.


    "Oh, that is quite smart." The huntermented and as they talked they reached the watchtower. The whole team was again on alert. After some time, a hunter came rushing in, sent by the organizers. He directly met the team leader. "The Silver ss has sent a massage." He bent a little to take deep breath, as he almost constantly ran here to reach in no time.


    "The Silver ss wants this team to keep a strict eye towards the north direction. If you feel anymotion or gathering of more than five monsters of level five then immediately inform the organizers. They will then convey this information to the Silver ss." He told what the organizers has sent him for.


    The team leader nodded and spoke, "Is everything going fine or there is there some threat?" He asked out of concern, if there was a threat around, then today''s job would be tough for his team.


    "I am not sure what is going on as I have limited information about it since I have been going around to deliver specific messages to respective people." The hunter simply answered.


    "I will be leaving now." He said and walked out but the team leader stopped him,


    "What about the deadke?" He put it in simple words for the messenger to understand.


    "Ah that part is still sealed; you should expect a blood battle there soon. The Silver ss is collecting reinforcement from the Middletown and the actualke is signalled to be the big threat for theing week." The messenger told what he has seen.


    He was not worried to share this information because every senior team had the right to know about it beforehand. As for as the stronger monsters were concerned, it was clear that senior teams might join hands or it was up to the Silver ss what they were going to decide.


    If the monster had not reached the level seven then they cannot use stones as the weapons. The bigger monsters cannot be defeated by direct weapon attacks and the Snow Ind was not a suitable ce for using higher level stones in a battle against monsters.


    The only solution was to gather the stronger hunters and fight it until one fell, either the monster or the hunters. The man then went back and the team leader was thinking about possible oues of this threat.


    If the monster had appeared now, then there was way to ignore it and close your eyes and believe that everything would be fine. They had to immediately take steps but they were under the organizer and only the organizers could send them towards the wooden bridge in case it was necessary. There were also many other strong teams who could be chosen for the battle.


    "All of you heard what the messenger said, so get your eyes fixed at the northern region to spot anymotion." He ordered the team. Qiao was thinking if the threat was this serious now, how he had to survive and what should be his responsibility?


    He was a nobody in this world of monsters and hunters sent by the wicked one. He was bound by his responsibility and the punishment, also in few days he will be joining Silver ss. Whether he would be able to help them all with hunting that strong monster it was unknown. But it would surely let him understand the severity of his future level up scenarios.


    The snowfall was normal today and the litmps were giving enough light to see around clearly. The forest in front was covered with a white floor of snow.

 Chapter 135: Level Four (35)

    Chapter 135: Level Four (35)


    Level Four (35)


    Bring the young hunter:


    The watchtower was silent and the team was at alert. The ground in front them was covered with snow. There was nothing noticeable except the asional groans of some monster which seemed to being from afar.


    Finally, a level five monster appeared in their sight, but it was not moving towards north end. This seemed it was just another normal night with an intruding monster who wanted to cross the entrance.


    "Alright if in a few moments the monster does not change its path then we are going to hunt it." The team leader announced and handed the Twang Tremor stone to Qiao.


    "I hope you work hard again." Saying this he jumped down from the wall and his men also joined him.


    Qiao was left with the stone and he knew what to do. He needed to wait for when it was needed a bit before activating it. The team was heading towards monster and the first one toe in action was the one who had a trap made of stronger straps. These were simr to leather of fine quality but critically designed and perfected to be a trap.


    He casted the trap, but the monster was too fast at reacting. The sharp big teeth it hid gleamed, they weren''t noticeable on first nce or the hunter didn''t give it any thought. But those teeth were sharper than they appeared. These were on both sides of its head and in no time the hunter was kicked by the monster.


    He was thrown away while the other team members were agape to see this. They thought that everything would go fine today too, but it turned that it will be tougher.


    "Go and surround it, let that hunter rest for a while." The team leader ordered. The hunter can stand up again after some rest. The team leader had not checked his condition yet and thought he couldn''t be down in one attack.


    Another hunter who was nearby to the injured chaser spotted his condition and got worried to see it. The sharp teeth had actually hurt the hunter direly in this single attack and he might not be able to fight along with the team.


    He thought to tell the team leader about it and voiced, "Team leader, he is bleeding severely. What should I do?"


    The team was trying to make a formation but because the two members were not active, they were waiting and moving around the monster.


    "What? Send him back immediately then." Team leader ordered in half spirits. Now he came to know that these visible teeth were the real threat for them.


    The hunter supported him and sent back. The man covered his injuries and sat at the watchtower. Qiao was still waiting for the team toe in action. "Our one member is not present, should we proceed with the avable members?" The hunter asked from the team.


    The Team leader thought for a while and looked towards the watchtower, if he engagedpletely in the hunt without a fifth member and was caught in trouble then he would be given a headache. It was better to decide otherwise.


    "Bring that low level chaser and tell the injured member to keep the stone active." Even though the member was injured, he was still a level five and could activate the Twang Tremor stone until theypleted the hunt. The hunter ran to inform Qiao and send the orders of the team leader to the injured person.


    Qiao who was looking at them with his discerning eyes to observe minute details knew that they were having a hard time. So he immediately came to join them. It was normal for any team to ask a call for help from anyone. Since he was also part of this team, he was bound to listen to the orders. Even though he had no permanent ce in the team.


    "You are responsible to take care of yourself and cannot me us for anything, still you will be listening to the orders and helping the team in hunt." The team leader reminded him. He knew very well that he was not part of this team yet he should be helping in troubles, no matter if the help was small or big.


    Qiao then put his temporary weapon on his side and brought out the level five weapon. Then he took a proper stance and came in action as if all the burden of hunting was on his shoulders. He let his actions speak rather than answering.


    Seeing his actions, they all got baffled. First of all, they got shocked to see his weapon then they were surprised to see him ready. ''Man, we are level five while you are at fourth level, at least give some face to us'' They wanted to say so but gulped back their words.


    Team leader was also once again speechless but he had no time to bring it up. If Qiao happened to attack twice and got three hundred experience points, he will be able to reach level five or at least at the peak of level four. The same thing was running in his head when the team leader had called him to help the team and this was the reason that hepletely ignored their expressions. He was waiting for such an opportunity.


    In his view, opportunitiese up and it was up to the person whether he grabbed on to it eagerly or let it go because of hisziness. Their eyes and the expressions were secondary concern in his eyes.


    The team came into formation soon and the injured team member activated the Twang Tremor stone. It was a normal battle between hunters and the monster until the monster started to get serious. The sharp teeth were not the only offence of this monster. Its reaction speed was faster than a level five hunter which was troublesome for them.


    Qiao was ring into the eyes of the monster and didn''t move when it came toward him. If he ran backwards then the battle would get prolonged just like it was going from an hour. All the teams had their limits with the number of useful or useless attacks.

 Chapter 136: Level Four (36)

    Chapter 136: Level Four (36)


    Level Four (36)


    Cut the teeth first:


    The team was working hard to coborate andplete the hunt but it was tough because of the big sharp teeth. Every member was careful when attacking toe in the range of counterattack. It was no more rted just to their level but also their agility and the action pace. The monster was much more agile and fast at attacking them. Their only advantage was their numbers.


    "Dodge the teeth and attack at every chance. As long as we leave many injuries on it, it would sumb after some time and no longer be able to counterattack." The team leader reminded them and the whole team understood what they were supposed to do. Their current formation was working to be beneficial for the monster, because their focus was to injure it while avoiding injury, but it could freely fend off by counterattacking.


    The hunters would have given it a headache if they could choose to attack directly in a frontal manner. Then it might have to step back and try at defending, but for now it was taking advantage of the situation too.


    Qiao on the other hand could not neglect his habit of critically observing the movements of the monster. After hunting for some time now, he found this habit feasible and also advantageous to him most of the times. The teams usually focussed on their attacks and how to fastlyplete the hunt. Their thought about their weapons and how to attack, but they didn''t consider how the monsters reacted on their attacks. He was different in this aspect.


    While he was stubborn too, he was observing it bying in front. This was a horrible choice for most of hunters considering the circumstances attached to it. The whole situation could turn against the one who was risking in a swift moment. And he was standing right in front.


    The monster was triggered at this and also seemed to be hiding something as it started to attack viciously, while leaving no room for Qiao. He on the other hand fell on the ground to dodge while rolling aside to make a distance. But rolling on the t snow filled ground was a little troublesome.


    He was able to dodge barely, saving himself. But this encounter had surely helped him to see through the weakness too. Since this monster was level five and it seemed to hold the stone of nature in its sharp teeth, the lower part had the shine that woulde from a stone.


    And almost all hunters were familiar with the fact that the part where the monsters bear their stones happened to be a vulnerable region. This was also maybe the reason that this monster grew sharp and long teeth right above the that spot to protect and hide its weakness.


    Team leader was angered at the foolishness of the chaser and voiced,


    "If you are that eager to get injured why dodge? You are taking us for fools to save you from the monster when you are intentionally stubborn to stay in front? Did I ask you to be bait?" He was angry because most of the hunters me the leader in the end for using a team member as bait.


    "I was only looking for the weakness of this monster." Qiao answered inly without taking the anger of the leader to his heart. At his answer, all the hunters looked toward him as if they were looking at someone bragging.


    Usually, low level hunters brag about things in front of stronger hunters to prove some worth of their presence in the team.


    "Oh, you have already be that great to be able to exploit the weaknesses of the monsters? If you are speaking the truth and you really found the weakness let me know. I will admit you as the leader of my team for the rest of the days if you are right." The team leader spoke sarcastically this time.


    This way he was giving him a chance as well as a threat. The other huntersughed at this bet between team leader and the low-level hunter.


    "I can prove if you follow my instructions." Qiao spoke without getting effected. This brought amotion in the team.


    "We are not going to listen you. A random newbie acting all mysterious will only get us killed." someone immediately denied.


    The team leader heard this and shook his head. "I will listen to your instructions. So, would you mind the team leadering to test your im?" He again spoke in a sarcastic manner. He wanted to know what other wonders this young man coulde up with in the middle of the hunt.


    So he was willing to follow him.


    "That will be fine by me." Qiao shrugged his shoulders carelessly.


    He cannot bother other when the team leader was already going to take the risk. Most of the hunters wanted to hunt by exploiting the weaknesses of the monster but it only seemed feasible when hearing about it, but on real grounds when the team was facing the monster it was really tough.


    The team leader came forward to join Qiao in a hurry.


    "Speak what should I do and how to go about it?" He straightaway asked. His expression was no more light but tense and grave. He was a team leader and was giving a chance to the low-level hunter. If his decision proved wrong then he would have to face the consequences.


    Qiao thought for a brief moment, the others were not going to help and only both of them were supposed to hunt.


    "Are two of us enough to hunt?" The team leader seemed to want to make it sure that they were not going to lose.


    "It is fine since you chose to believe my words." He then took a deep breath. If the others were ready to listen then it would have been easy but now, he had to decide on a new method. If the teeth were to came in direct into contact with the weapon then he was bound to lose it. And he cannot further guide this leader too.


    "You have to be the bait and distract the monster for a brief time." Qiao gave his first instruction and the leader choked. He was unable to decide whether this hunter only wanted to test something or he was hundred percent sure about finding this weakness he spoke of.


    If it was the first aspect then he would be done for today, to earn the anger of the monster on his chest directly. The other hunters left the ground empty while Qiao also chose to leave with only the leader left in front of the monster. It was a tense moment for him. He had heard about many team leaders who chose to be bait at some point of hunt but he himself had never tested it.


    This did not mean that he was afraid of something but it was risky to do so straightaway. Today, he was going to experience it but he was not sure whether he should be excited about it or just leave it like this. He was a leader of the team and they had smoothly done their hunts until now. There were only a few asions where he had to order his team to leave the monster without hunting it and they had retreat.


    But here he was not supposed to retreat because his team was given the responsibility to keep the third part of encampment safe for everyone. Taking the present situation on his nerves was not wise as sooner orter he had to learn to take bigger risks. So why not today. Thinking as such, he strengthened his heart.


    It was dark when the hunters chose to hide and the light vanished from the light stones. Qiao also put inside his stone. The limited amount of light around was enough for his attack since he had already seen through the weakness. He ran as soon as the leader started to distract it with the weapon in front of the monster. The monster got puzzled with the sudden decrease in the number of hunters attacking it.


    It shook around its neck to spot any enemy but could not find. This made it believe that the others had left this hunter alone. Its attention was fixed on the team leader and the air seemed to stop moving or rustling. It was a sign that monster had set and fixed its target on the hunter standing in front.


    Monsters usually emit a beastly aura when they happen to be ready to kill the human in a single attack. With this aura, the humans would usually get terrified and their legs would glue to the ground and be unable to move. This was one of the reasons why monsters think of themselves to be a better choice to conquer or reign over the humans.


    It leapt forward towards the leader to cut this human in two pieces while Qiao rushed and rolled on the ground with his knees skating over it. It was because of his fast past, the sword that was pointed upward already shed in a swift motion. It cut through the lower neck part at the spot where he would see the spot where the stone was shining.

 Chapter 137: Level Four (37)

    Chapter 137: Level Four (37)


    Level Four (37)


    Leaving the Team and joining Silver ss:


    This was the third day of his punishment and the team leader was silent. The young hunter who temporarily joined their team has proved him wrong. He was quite familiar with various types of hunters and the capability of this young man was not unexpected, he could also predict that the young hunter has bright future ahead.


    Most of all, he was not bragger actually. As soon as the sword cut through the lower neck the monster even without making dying groans. This method was not unheard among the strong hunters, there were many hunters who hunt in a way and don''t let the monster roar once. It was because they were considered experienced or another reason which was only dreamed by many.


    It was said that few hunters has inborn capability and quality of innate observation, this help them study the habits of the various monster and more keenly find out their weaknesses at some point. There were not any stones of nature which could be beneficial in learning innate ability, it was only learned with the time. Qiao has this ability from his early age and was able to safe himself from many mishaps. Just only once he did not listen the warning of his ability, it was the time when he decided to help the old hag.


    The monster was killed and they returned to the watchtower. Qiao was currently nearing level five, the surge of strength wasparable to level five and this gave him enough confidence that he could attain the next levels as well if the pace remained the same. Now his aim was to reach level seven within next one or two months but it also depends of what kind of wonders were waiting for him.


    Until now the things were smooth other than asional hunters wanted act as seniors or troublemakers in front of him but all in all if he met troublemakers he also met some sincere hunters too. Someone wandering in the thick and densely designed underground caves was not happy. These caves were made to hide from the sudden appearance of hunters usually wandering to find monsters.


    The wicked hunter was the one who designed these underground caves with the help of his tamed monster. The paths wereplex and risky to walk inside and one could easily get lost underground.


    He was still keeping eyes at the young man, he has not reached the peak of level five and the wicked hunter has still chances to stop his advancement in the levels. The chances would slim down after he crossed the peak of level five. Because the Hightown gives missions separately and the hunters scatter in the the various part of the continent until they reach the peak and return back for the final test of their present level.


    If Qiao also reached Hightown and he lost his tracks then it would be almost impossible to find him or follow behind. Also wicked hunter cannot let the senior hunters sense his presence, as soon as they got the air or rumor about his presence, they would chase him to the end of the world.


    They were very well aware that he was threat for the all seven continents, bigger threatpared to the monsters. So they would not stop until they hunt him down like a monster.


    Though they were afraid from him but they were preparing to battle with him from two decades because they were responsible to save their world from big threats. The wicked hunter ced the stone on the ground and took deep breath. The young man was too sharppletely opposite of his expectations.


    He observed this young boy for whole week and then selected as a target thinking that he was innocent and dull in all aspects but after reaching his world, hepletely changed. When he expected that he would show weakness in front of many enemies he suddenly attacked and killed.


    When he thought he would be defeated, he appeared wining. It was all against his expectations. He cannot sit still and watch him attaining levels, he would be restricted after his level five but before level five he needed to kill him or stop.


    The wicked hunter was thinking to use his aces and make it almost impossible for the young man to cross this level. The stone he was having in his hand before was picked by the tamed monster. The wicked hunter signaled it to leave the cave and guard at the surface. He was about to spil out most of his earned stone and decide the best way to stop the young man.


    ....


    After Qiao spent five days with this team, he bade farewell and left to reach the wooden bridge. The activities and the hunting was going in the Snow Ind as usual. There were organizer to keep hold on any rumor or let the hunters feel at ease about the threats.


    Today two more senior teams came to join at the wooden bridge, the Silver ss has already sent few orders to the encampment. The hunters were stopped from hunting for next two days because the battle was expected as soon as the monster showed up once.


    Also one more important matter was resolved to not let the other monsters gather at some point to help the stronger monster. The seniors kept pointing and the organizers distributed hard missions to the stronger teams in the whole week.


    If it was able to get that much races or reinforcement then the encampment would have been destroyed by now, so most of the organizers were responsible to not let this happen and also send missions to observe the activities of the monsters around the encampment or nearing parts.


    They cannot simply lose their position in the Snow Ind against the monsters in any condition unless they have no choice and retreat but it was the tough choice for which they got not this easy.

 Chapter 138: Level Four (38)

    Chapter 138: Level Four (38)


    Level Four (38)


    The situation at Wooden bridge:


    As Qiao was walking toward the wooden bridge, theke started toe in view. The fog was surrounding theke and the whole area. The eye vision limit was almost zero and it was one of the signs that something frightening was upying theke currently.


    If it was normal then theke might be running with normal pace without any fog. Qiao stiffened his heart and moved forward, he has the previous path etched in his mind. So it was convenient to find out the way to wooden bridge.


    Qiao did not forget to bring out the written paper when he was reaching to the leader of the Silver ss. The leader would immediately shoo him away if he could not tell how he ended up here. The leader was giving guidance to a team who recently reached to assist. "The left side of the bridge would be under your care, the monster has seen this bridge more than once and knew that the strong straps is vulnerable and with only breaking few straps can result the wooden bridge to destable for Silver ss." Silver ss would be standing in the middle of the bridge for most of the attacks so it was necessary for them to not lose their ground.


    And if Silver ss fell in theke then everything would turn against the hunters and in advantage of monster. When the leader was giving instructions, the water sshed again and tons of water stted in the surrounding of theke.


    The leader immediately saw the monster ascending and then fell back, "This is the third attempt of the monster in the single day and it is a threat along with warning. It means it has seen the hunters gathering at the wooden bridge so be careful." He signaled the team and the went to protect one side of the bridge where it was stabilized with the big and strong strips and it help it remain in the air.


    The monster has seen the hunters and it has seen all the week parts of the bridge too, it has a level of intellect to decide how it could bring endless trouble for these hunters by breaking the bridge. These hunter would not be able to dare hunt it if they were caught in troubles. None of the team presently existing in the encampment can hunt a level six monster not even the Silver ss alone because they have not their real weapons of stones.


    If they were deciding to use their level six weapons then they were only dreaming becausepared to the size of the monster, a few attack cannot even scratch the skin much less to injure critically.


    Two teams were standing at the other side, two seniors and the Silver ss were standing in the middle, the leader could anytime order if the monster once again tried to reach the wooden bridge. This would be a hard battle for all of them. None was allowed to leave any measure and also safety was one of the priority. These four teams were only in the Snow Ind to hunt this monster, if they could not hunt it in meantime or get injured then there was no one to rece them or save the encampment from the monster.


    After sessfully defeating them the monster might leave theke and gather other races. At this level he must have developed the nature to live outside of the water despite being water type.


    The leader turned and his eyes fell at the youth. He scrutinized him and was ready to warn but Qiao handed him the paper. He looked at the paper and torn into pieces, "This is not the ce for touring, I don''t know what did you do to earn the anger of an elder but I cannot let you stay on the wooden bridge? Do you understand? Now go back without looking behind at theke." He pointed with his hand to leave the bridge immediately.


    If it was normal day he might have considered but not today or until they were done hunting the monster. "Senior, it is getting evening and the rules say that none of the lower level hunter is allowed to travel in the Snow Ind especially alone." Qiao spoke as if giving a solid excuse.


    The leader looked around and his eyes fell at the hourss, "There are still few hours before evening, don''t you have sense of the time? Go back." he solemnly ordered and then turned his attention toward theke.


    Qiao took deep breath and shook his head sounding disappointed, "If senior say so." he intentionally said this to grab his attention then brought out the level five sword in front of him and slowly moved as if dejected. The looked casted a mere nce and his eyes fell at the sword. He belonged to Silver ss and learned from the Academy, he has heard about a thousand years old weapon which was legacy of a hunter''s family of old times, they always handover this sword to the next generation in their family.


    Since it has some uniqueness to it, it was mentioned in the scripts despite being level weapon. There was a booklet necessary for every pupil to go through and learn it and it has brief introduction of this weapon.


    "Stop you there." leader voiced to the youth who was barely dragging feet and not actually walking or moving to leave. Qiao controlled his throbbing heart, he was only testing the worth of the weapon in front of this Silver ss team leader and it looked that his trick was not bad.


    Unless the team leader has the grudge against someone who own this sword, everything else was eptable for Qiao. Hoping this he turned only to meet the questioning look of the leader. For him it was strange that a youth was wandering with this legacy sword.

 Chapter 139: Level Four (39)

    Chapter 139: Level Four (39)


    Level Four (39)


    Warning:


    At that moment, a hunter came running to tell that the monster was trying to break the second side of the bridge and the leader could not ask or inquire anything further from Qiao. The Silver ss leader gathered his men and started to give them instructions to prepare for the hunt. Any further dy could be a lethal factor.


    "Collect all the traps we have andy them out on the upperyer of theke. Bind them to strong upholds for example big trees orrge boulders nearby to maintain their stability." He ordered two of his men.


    These traps with strong anchors will be used by the Silver ss for support when they would need to jump from the bridge to follow the whereabouts of the monster.


    After setting these measures, the leader ordered them to bring both the seniors who would be giving them instructions at the times of crisis and also using their active stones to provide them with footing in the air.


    Middletown had sent these two seniors to help assist the Silver ss in this hunt with necessary equipment which was called the Stone. One could provide with this the kind of support against monsters that could retrieve anyone who was injured quickly and at the same time allow another to switch immediately to attack with the others.


    The responsibilities were already divided and the team was ready. Qiao was also there standing at some distance near the team, observing. It seemed as if all others had forgot that he was present there. They had to focus on their jobs right now and could not spare any attention elsewhere. It was because if the monster made another attempt then the bridge would certainly be damaged slightly.


    The atmosphere around theke was dense and foggy overwhelmingly. The hunters were uncertain what would happen next and the giant monster was bent to destroy the bridge at any cost while they were here to protect it.


    The anchors were finally put to provide extra support to whoever that had to jump.


    "No, we can''t just rely on this setup. If anyone were to jump, even with the support of any stone or trap, to jump in the water would mean death."


    The leader firmly held the extension of the bridge and suddenly eximed. His point of view was clear. If any single hunter jumped down to attack from the bridge, no matter if he was given protection with the stone or the straps, he was still bound to be caught by the monster.


    "I can provide three hunters with support at a time within a range of around thirty feet from my position during the attack. Whoever makes a big leap beyond this limit would be in danger." The senior who was here to assist told the leader.


    He was a retired hunter and currently living and running a guild in the Middletown. Since he was responsible to lend help when needed, he hade with other senior.


    "This is not especially a big range, considering the height of the monster and the present cement of the bridge. You have to extend this limit or think of a way to do so as soon as possible." the leader was not satisfied. They were running short of time and their limits were a hindrance to start a battle soon.


    Both seniors walked away a little to discuss what they coulde up with to tackle this situation. "I have a level eight stone but it needs a strong person to keep it active. Or if we both could use ourst tokens for this purpose, it might give some hope." The other senior spoke first.


    The first senior looked toward the denseke and appeared worried, "If you have a stronger stone then I am willing to sacrifice my life to keep it active." He grimly uttered.


    He has seen many battles between monsters and hunter, spend a whole life full of adventures and the essence from his long journey that he had gathered was to protect his world at times when it was needed. Right now was that situation, so forgetting all the selfish thoughts he had to step forward.


    The other senior nodded his head and patted on his shoulders,


    "We both will keep it active and I believe that Silver ss will be able to defeat the monster." He answered and looked toward the enthusiastic team. They were not thinking about using a Twang tremor stone to stifle the groans of the monster because all of them were at level five peak at the least. The senior teams were level five peak while the Silver ss was at level six while the both seniors were level seven.


    They both could have hunted it easily but the problem was the Snow Ind itself. They could not use high level stones freely here as a weapon and this was the reason that Snow Ind was always under the radar for no monster was allowed to attain a high level to create trouble.


    If Monster''s were able to develop, then they could use their natural armours against hunters. But hunters could not use stones in the battle on the Snow Ind. A few research teams were sent to find the reason behind this but they never returned.


    "If we both work to keep the stone active, then who would stand besides Silver ss?" the second senior asked.


    "Sigh, I don''t know. The organizers are much too old to withstand any battle, they are only fit to sit and order. While a few other teams are protecting the premises of the encampment." He shrugged because they were short of time for any further nning.


    Presently, a big monster which was mix of two colours, yellow and blue, was moving under the surface of theke. The fog at the surface was moving with it''s movement and the body resembled that of a water dragon, while two big flippers at its rear resembled a whale.

 Chapter 140: Level Four (40)

    Chapter 140: Level Four (40)


    Level Four (40)


    Let''s hunt it:


    Its target was set to jump and damage the first part of the bridge, leaving the Silver ss Team helpless. This team could also sense the movements of the monster without seeing through the fog. The seniors right then came to inform about their decision,


    "We will be able to provide support in around more than hundred feet range of the surroundings but..." the senior paused and the leader twitched his brows. "We both will be working together to provide this level of support." This meant that none of them will be able to join in attacks.


    The Leader nodded as he was expecting something simr. He shook his head and epted this condition. Then he gestured towards Qiao toe near. Qiao walked forward.


    "Can you stand in front of the bridge and use this sword if the monster happens toe forward to damage the bridge? If you do not cower and maintain a proper stance then this sword will not shatter against this monster." He was not sure if the youth was givenplete knowledge about the usage of the sword or not.


    When ites to the speciality of the sword then it was quite unique in its characteristics. It worked smoothly in a flow along with the will of the user. It listened directly to the demand of its master and no one else. If the master was willing to dive into danger and risk to win, then sword would not loss its durability no matter what. It uses the bravery and grit of the master to face the enemy. So in the end it depended solely on the user.


    "I shall not cower at any moment." Qiao answered and did not speak further.


    He already knew that the sword was not amon weapon. After talking to him, the leader and his men walked away to stand at the front of the bridge to make their first move. The seniors gathered at one ce and connected both their experience tokens with the stone. This stone would emit a light which could easily make a support bridge around the monster. It could only be seen by the hunters and could be used at any moment to run around the monster in the air and attack.


    In their current situation, it was a convenient support.


    As soon as it got activated the first one to jump upon it was the leader and then his men followed. The monster was also leaping above into the air at this moment, ready to reach the bridge. The invisible support beneath their feet helped them to rush forward without any fear of falling down.


    After the team left, Qiao stood in front with his sword, alert for any movements. He had not seen the monster yet clearly but from the beastly aura he could tell it was the strongest monster among all he had faced before. Now this was a real test of his calibre.


    Mostly hunters cannot move in front of such monsters because of the pressure that the monster emitted. They would be glued to their position due to the fear. And monsters would use this opportunity to attack the hunters.


    But Qiao was not like that. He knew the monster before him was scary but he did not cower. It could even blow a full breath and send the hunters flying in the air. It was up to the situation what would happen when the monster really came face to face. He could not predict anything, but he was not going to get scared.


    The hunters saw the huge monster and gasped with horror. It was not only its body that was leaping upward alone, tons of water was also sttering around which made it seem like a huge waterfall. It was normal for the monster but worrisome for the hunters.


    And this temporary water surge which looked like a waterfall fell on them. They were fortunate that the support was strong enough for them and they managed to not get thrown away from the temporary flood.


    The leader voiced, "Avail this chance and wherever you are, rush forward. Try your best to use your weapon and leave an injury." He himself was rushing and reached near it and stabbed with his sword. The monster has not seen the team rushing forward due to the water screen and when the sword stabbed deep, it shook its entire body.


    At the other side, Qiao felt that his heart came in his mouth when he saw the monster ascending upward. He firmly held the sword despite the fact that it was a real horror movie going in front of him. All those animated movies where the monsters became friends with the male lead were a scam to the audience. Such a monster could never be like what was shown in those movies.


    Here the monster might bury him under the thousands of feet of water and might not be satisfied. At least that was what Qiao could observe from the monster''s mood right now. From the monsters perpective, it seemed as if something had pricked it with a needle.


    Now that the Silver ss has started to attack, it was time to battle first andter worry about the bridge. Though it slightly moved its body but it was enough to shake off badly the support and the hunters. They seemed to be in the middle of the water. Two or three of them rolled on the air cushion because they had lost their bnce.


    They were wet from head to toe and unable to stand firm due to it. But the order of the leader was also important, so they were struggling to rush forward and stab with their weapons. The monster was now descending down to battle with the hunters.


    The wholeke was the territory of this water type monster and none was allowed to intrude else the results would be frightening for those humans.


    It was a battle against the monster''s arrogance and the human beings reluctance to admit defeat. This was going on from decades and until now the battles were never ending. Two thousand years ago, the monsters were ruling the whole seven continents and they wanted it back from the humans. And the humans that had struggled to gain their freedom from the monsters were not going to allow that.

 Chapter 141: Level Four (41)

    Chapter 141: Level Four (41)


    Level Four (41)


    Human Reluctance:


    As the monster descended back, Qiao was relieved to see this, He was nning what or how he would use this sword and protect the front part of the bridge. A lot gushing air which almost shook the cheeks trembled and the beastly aura reverted back from him. His short hair which blew like typhoon got wet when the little amount of water sttered on him, the clothing fleece was moving with the wind and he resembled someone who has bet his life today.


    But from this experience with slight appearance of the monster, Qiao was able to feel how a hunter experience life and death in one single moment. The one big bridge, two seniors standing at the far end while the senior teams protecting the different sides, he was standing in the middle all alone like a devastated hero who lost his team, a single moment of loneliness was enough to give life long lesson of hardships what the real hunters go through, not those who y hunting games in his world and brag their levels.


    He was sure that none of them experienced it in real life but they go through different stressed problems which were secondary against the existence problem. If they learn it then they would not stress about the small one.


    Here at this right moment, he was not worried about anything but his life which if he saved would worth and if he could not then he would be the food of this monster or perhaps the monster torn it in pieces or just gulp in one bite.


    It all depends on the mood of the monster and his fate. Also his decision was important too whether he himself has the heart to jump in the big mouth and do what none could predict. Kill the monster from inside or get killed.


    The monster decided to battle with human team and then break the bridge. It could see that not much teams were present at the bridge while the one those protect can be thrown in one single attack.


    When the monster returned back, Qiao seriously considered about his choice in time of crisis. He was alone at this ce until the monster was killed. He cannot rely or tell his brain that there was Silver ss to intervene or senior hunters, the strong teams. He was nobody in their eyes and they were not here to protect him.


    They were here only to protect Snow Ind and if few hunters got killed, it was none of their business. His life and breaths was his business so if he was responsible for himself then he could go against winds and the oceans to protect his life no matter what it costs.


    All those thoughts were running in his head and he was standing still, he could hear the orders of the team leader, he could also feel the beastly aura and the monster trying to defeat the team.


    At the surface of theke, the monster gulped a full breath vanishing out the fog which was providing hiding points to the team, the fog was thick and the eyes cannot prate to see beyond. When it gulped the full breath, the team appeared, two of the members were standing at where the monster was about to throw its body because the itching of the sword needed healing of water.


    The members saw the monster and screamed rolling to get away from the falling giant body still they werete and lost their bnce. One of them rolled down through the opening air and fell in theke along with the monster. The second one was able to move back on time.


    The team leader gestured someone to see through the water and find the person who fell just now. They were working like a team and cannot simply loss without wining.


    The monster also caught the sight of the struggling hunter and moved body to strangle the hunter under the water. It was not easy because the body needed proper ce to move while the team leader was standing at the surface ring the monster.


    "It is moving toward him, I will hinder monster; you bring out the man" he gestured his men and leapt without fearing anything. Since it was do or die, he brought out the second sword to face it.


    Now he was running on the surface against the monster and the monster was moving under theke ready to grab the hunter. Team leader set the head of the monster as his target for this attack because the monster changed its n to strangle the hunter. It now opened the big mouth to get the hunter inside while constantly sshing the tail against the water for anyone to reach and save the man.


    When the tail hit against the water surface it was like a flood triggered and most of them got worried to keep bnce in this situation, the fluctuations were causing the support to flicker like light and the dim light which was emitting from the source stone was leaving openings.


    It was worrisome. If they were not going to stop the monster then they would surely lost one of the member which was struggling under the water and the worst thing that they monster was about to reach the target. Team leader did not stop and slightly changed the direction following the monster, his pace matched to the monster moving under the surface.


    Two of the men jumped down because of the severe situation down there, they were following the orders and instead of reaching to the man, they attacked the tail. The monster which observed the team leader clearly a moment ago that he was going to attack on its head slowed down suddenly. Leader was going to save the man while other two attacked at once at the tail.


    The tail was sensitive part of this monster, half of the skills and attacks were done with tail by the water type monsters. Though simultaneous few attacks cannot injure seriously but still its attention was diverted for few brief moments.


    In the meantime, team leader jumped and reached the man, they only need to reach the surface of the water and can get the support in getting out of it. The two more hunters were there to immediately lend helping hand and both came out of the water.


    The tail shook after two attacks and the hunters have no choice but to retreat. They could only attack when the monster was distractedpletely. Direct attacks especially in this certain situation were almost impossible unless someone really was tired of his life.


    The monster got failed to kill one of the hunter while the team was thinking how to get rid the scum who has be their biggest worry.


    "Keep yourself more alert, it is in the water now but anytime it could show up for surprise." he was pointing at the fact that they were standing on the surface while the monster was the monarch of theke, it could suddenly appear and send them in the water and then they do not need to predict anything.


    The hunters sharply kept their eyes wandering how it was moving under the surface and what possible ce it could chose. "Should we leave the surface and stand around theke since we cannot predict what ce it would choose?" a man suggested and the leader divided them in two pairs and sent on both sides.


    This suggestion was good, this way the threat would be lessened and the team would be able toe for shocking attack in little time.


    The leader was still walking on the surface, a small injury at the tail let out small amount of blood and it was dying the water red. Small meant small for the monster but for theke the seeping blood was soaking the colorless water and it might trouble more if it spread more.


    Through the water he could see the movements of the monster but when it turned red then he would not be able to observe the same way as he was currently doing. And probably monster has this gesture too. Instead of healing the small injury it was smashing against the water.


    This caused the injury to bleed more and the water was dying in red slowly. "It is problematic, we have to hurry and make a n for attacks. Throw the two traps at the shadow of the monster so that we could jumped down and attack. Only one of us will remain at the surface to provide help." The leader ordered.


    He understood why the monster was doing this but the monster has not developed theplete intellect to match the humans. This was one way beneficial but same way against the monster itself.


    If human cannot see through the red water then it applied to the monster too.

 Chapter 142: Level Four (42)

    Chapter 142: Level Four (42)


    Level Four (42)


    Hard to tell who would win:


    The trap was thrown suddenly and it was surprise for the monster who was busy in getting the trick ready for the hunters. Until now half of the water turned red while the flow of theke was not strong and it was not moving with a normal pace.


    The snowkes were falling as usual yet these were unable to umte on the surface in amounts. The wind was normal in fact getting silent slowly, as soon as the trap fell the hunters also jumped immediately following behind. This was out of hundred chances and they cannot let it go.


    The current state of the monster was biggest problem to decide which of the part they should choose as the target, the monster was not showing any sign of threat or warning as if it was not afraid of anything. The senior hunters look for the weak or vital points of the monster''s and then set it as target.


    But for this monster they were still puzzle. "Should we attack flippers?" someone asked among the team out of confusion. This was water type monster and using flippers to move fast, it was possible if they attacked them then it would give them enough space to stop the monster from ascending or breaking the bridge, it would be big loss for the monster if the flippers were that vital for the movement.


    "We can attack the flippers but they are big enough so be careful." team leader nodded under the water and then they separated to follow their first n.


    Team leader went to keep the trap working until they were able to do some damage. With the increasing red color, they were no more able to track anything, only the instinct and the enhanced senses were working to let them feel the movements of the monster.


    When the monster was done, it moved to make the ultimate attack which it has decided before and looked around. But for its surprise it was unable to tell what went wrong. It has not yet developed theplete double stone armor and cannot see through any type of water for example mud water, vague water or the water where the hunters were using any type of stone by activating it with the token.


    There was not much difference, only it cannot see through but it could leap up and shook the hunters but the trapes were pulled suddenly and the monster came to know that the hunters were not cking.


    As soon as the trapes were pulled, it forced the monster to go wild. The first trapes were thrown at the big face while the second badge of the trapes were thrown at the flippers to avoid sudden jerking.


    The big mouth struggled to open and use the sharp teeth for cutting these strong trapes. Team leader felt the struggle of the monster and pulled the strings hard to not let it break easily.


    Every moment was like a decade, moving under the water just with the help of instinct was hard and the other hunters were gettingte to reach the flippers.


    Still one of them reached earlier than others and started with the first attack. The weapons they were using were not customized to use underwater. They could only put their all might in the attack against this monster.


    So this hunter also did the same, as soon as the attack fell and the flipper tasted the touch of a sword, the monster shook the flipper strongly. Every monster has ways to hide their weaknesses and use them as advantage since this monster has big aims how can it let the hunters know that the flipper carry the forty percent strength of the whole body and they were used as the life support in times.


    It was still struggling with the strap which was holding the mouth tightly but this attack at the flipper brought a sense of danger in the monster and it got alert and can sense the presence of the hunter around the body easily.


    It cannot see clearly because of red water but it was the monarch of theke, how could it let them harm the flippers. The whole body swayed under the water and it turned the upside down, this caused the whole water to shook and the hunter who was ready to put second attack was pushed away a little.


    The monster relieved because the body flipper which was giving warning about the second attack stopped giving threat. Hunt and the hunter have a very keen senses against each other and they could easily detect it when they were going to face each other.


    This was sudden and the leader who was pulling the straps with all strength also face the repercussions. He was dragged along the straps moving with the monster and almost hugged its lower mouth area.


    This area was where the first upper teeth of the monster can reach. The teeth from the upper jaw were big and long and could easily be seen if the monster wanted to show off.


    The monster felt someone was seriously liking to hug and could guess who could it be. Who can be this audacious other than the team leader who always set a trap for it? And since he was so close why not settle the grudge first?


    The monster prated the big teeth in the lower jaw, though it would hurt the lower jaw but it would give two benefits, first the near straps would cut open and second the leader would taste the attack of the teeth.


    Since he was leading his men like a smart fox, it would injure this fox to let the others lost their way or go back minding their own business.


    The leader who was trying to collect his sense from the sudden loss of control on the situation opened the eyes and saw the big body of the monster then he felt the instinct of the attack and looked up only to shout in horror and rolled.


    One of the teeth brushed past his head and one shoulder caught in, the teeth left a deep cut, if he waste milliseconds then the teeth might have pierced through the head. Still it made a big hole in the well built and big shoulder and the hunter has to immediately force stop the bleeding.


    "I am injured anding on surface," he gave a signal by punching on his left side to the whole team, they have the stone tomunicate no matter wherever they were.


    The man who was standing at the surface immediately got to know and also the point from where the leader would emerge out. He ran and stood there already.


    A hand came up and he hurriedly grabbed then brought up the team leader. From the blood flowing like stream he got worried to see, there was big hole in the shoulder which was not a good sign.


    The team leader gestured him to look for others and don''t worry about him. His first priority was to stop the bleeding and then order his men as usual. This injury was not big enough to stop him from further hunter.


    The others did not know what was themunication used for, they only know that the leader asked something from the one standing on the surface. They were still working to attack the flipper, this time three of them were at the same ce and they were moving to not let the monster know their position.


    They gestured to each other and in the blink of eye when the monster was d to injure the leader, three attacks fell at the same time at the single flipper of one side. The swords stabbed ruthlessly and less thick flipper was seriously injured now.


    The monster groaned almost ready to damage the normal hearingpletely. It was filled with agony and anger. The attack fell from one side this means those foxes were at one side, how ruthless.


    It convulsed the body with agony and brought the tail to to sweep them along the water, a big wave of the water swept them along. They knew that the monster would react strongly but never knew that it would sweep them like tiny particles of nothingness.


    But they were actually rejoicing the fact that they were able to injure one of the flipper sessfully. Well, it was notplete sess because they were not clear about the uing doom.


    The leader removed the clothe and his eyes bulged to see the big wound, the monster was really able to get through him this time. He was not able to decide whether tough or cry.


    In previous few weeks, he was the one who who has seen the monster in the eyes and they secretly bear strong grudge against each other. They would not let it go if they met the chance and the monster proved it. Qiao could see the leader and the blunt wound and how he was healing. His grip on the sword tightened.

 Chapter 143: Level Four (43)

    Chapter 143: Level Four (43)


    Level Four (43)


    Sweeping the whole team and most of them are unable to continue:


    Inside the water, big tail swept along the water in the left direction where the monster sensed the hunters. From the fluctuations, the hunters understood the tail wasing to scatter them or injure.


    Few hunters those were deft or specialized in hunting water type monsters were able to fight back in such under water situation and they were found in the Hightown. Those specific hunters were given certain type of missions in various parts of the continents, all rted to water type monster hunting.


    Hightown provide best opportunities to the aspiring hunters and let them chose one of the specific type of hunting for the present ss. This means at each ss the hunter can chose what type of hunting would benefit in level up and exploring the various parts of the continents. For example, there were those who chose to hunt in the desert, then they will be provided enough information and sources to face the desert monsters.


    Still it was upto the choice of the hunter whether he was interested to choose the advantageous level up or the in one where the hunter might not be able to finish the ss tests as perfect as those who were habitual with diversity hunting.


    A hunter cannot be called perfect hunter unless he was familiar with half of the monster''s and their hunt. There was restrictions to be hunter King. The first one was to be part of the three schools of hunting, second was the hunter had had been clearing the previous ss tests in perfect state, the third condition was to be at level nine primary, the fourth condition was to be able to hunter minimum four to five attribute types of monsters.


    If a level nine hunter met these five restrictions then he could give test for the Hunter King. To be adorned with the mark of Hunter King was considered biggest achievement for many but one cannot give test for Hunter King if one has crossed one hundred years of age mark.


    This was disappointing for many level eight and nine hunters because further levels were not cake time party to attain in limited time. Still there were umted around hundred Hunter Kings in the entire seven continents. Few were hidden and few were running the three schools of hunting.


    Only tens of them were avable for special and urgent quests. Since the Hunter King has also limit and got retire after reaching marked years of age.


    To be a Hunter Monarch which was thest level in the history of the hunting and only one Hunter Monarch appears after two millennium. After the death ofst Hunter Monarch no one imed to be one until now. But the signs were saying that the world needed a Hunter Monarch soon, there were few parts which were being neglected or the avable Hunter Kings has been defeated to kill the stronger monsters.


    The need of having a Hunter Monarch was getting immense while it was not easy to be crowned as hunter Monarch. One should meet five restrictions or rules, first one that he should be at grade three in all four skills, for example he could rush faster than the wind; second one should at least be at the peak of level Nine; third requirement was that one should be able to defeat all types of attribute rted monsters along with normal ones; fourth that he should defeat all the hunter Kings for the Monarch Test. Fifth andst, he should have tamed a monster which was unruly and strongest among all the rare races.


    Almost all the restrictions were tough and hard toplete. Thest one though few Hunter Kings has tamed beasts since they were determined to reach the untouched crown of being called as the Monarch of the world.


    ...


    In the Hightown, Guilds were present but the popr thing was the Three Hunting Schools those were run by the Hunter Kings. Guilds has lesser importance and role in polishing the high level hunters in the Hightown while Hightown was the center of all strength in all seven continents, why? Because all big missions and quests were given permission from here.


    And also those Hunter Kings also report what changes were happening in the abandoned ces of the continents and what kind of measurements or precautions they could take to defeat some of the monsters living there.


    Through their suggestions, the missions were finalized and sent. Though defeating does not meant much but it could stop the monster from further attaining levels and bing stronger. The serious injuries take many months and during this the monster cannot think about to cultivate the hard nature.


    ...


    The hunter who was standing at the surface tried to find the others and ran toward where they were being flooded by the monster. The monster was also breaking apart the straps from the mouth, it would just munch them like a meal.


    "I am here,e at the surface." the hunter shouted nearing them. They heard and raised their hands. The hunter pulled one of them in hurry while the two were hit by the tail.


    The monster would not let them escape unscathed. The strong tail smashed them hard and one of them almost lost senses. The second one swam inside the water to avoid the impact still he was affected harshly.


    The one who lost senses was constantly dragged inside the water in depth. "Leader, one of the hunter is unconscious, should I jump?" the one who was only able to bring one of them outside voiced to the leader.


    Leader heard and immediately ordered, "Don''t waste time, hurry." his men were his source of strength and his team should not lose one life either.


    The hunter jumped following the dim light of themunication stone and reached the man by swimming faster than the usual.


    The monster was able to break the mouth traps by now and can feel the left side flipper was hurting.


    The one who was now at the surface called the other hunter, now he was here to help his team members. The hunter who was barely keeping control on his senses raised up his hand to tell that he was there.


    The man pulled him outside from theke. Two of them were still missing.


    The monster was not worried about the strap at the flipper, it could still move freely unless it decide to ascend and destroy the bridge. "Leader, two of them are still in the range of the monster, what should we do?" the hunter asked. He was worried because he was feeling their presence around the monster and that the monster could also feel how to injure them.


    The big mouth and a single attack was enough to send them at the path of death. The only way was to hurry and distract the monster from attacking them.


    The leader was still healing and have no clue what condition they were currently inside the water and he stood up, the wound was not healed, the bleeding stopped though. Waiting was not the right choice, "Were you able to injure any part of it?" he hurriedly asked the one who survived the ordeal just now.


    "The left flipper is injured at this moment and it is constantly weakening by bleeding." the hunter reported. "Alright, sense the presence of the monster and attack the flipper from the surface, use the chain tond on its body and do not waste any moment after attack. This way the monster cannot do anything but to appear on the surface."


    He was thest one to stand on the surface and holding the strap which the two hunters were using as chain to reach the monster. The monster was not in the depth ofke nor at the surface but at the middle, opening big mouth to take inside both hunters who were helpless at this moment.


    If they were in good condition they might have chosen to attack but one was holding the other who was unconscious, if he let him aside for attack then he would fell in the dark depth of theke.


    The monster was contented that at least two were going to be killed, this would decrease the numbers of its enemies. By supported each other, one of the hunternded on the body of the monster and recklessly stabbed the sword at the injured flipper.


    If it was a part which was not injured before, the monster might have neglected but it was agonizing to shook away the attack. The opened jaw almost omitted back the big amount of water immediately. The teeth injured the one conscious in the meantime.


    The hunter was about to let go the unconscious hunter and bring the sword to stop the mouth from hunting him more when he noticed that monster suddenly changed the direction and left them there.


    It seemed a battle of fate where humans were recklessly struggling against the monster.

 Chapter 144: Level Four (44)

    Chapter 144: Level Four (44)


    Level Four (44)


    Jumping in the mouth isst option:


    The snowkes were now scattering with the wind fluctuations. The ongoing struggle has prolonged and the evening was at the feet. Half of the team was injured. The hunter pulled to bring the other two at the surface while the two were hanging on the chain for attack were unable match the present reaction speed of the monster.


    Though the leader ordered them to immediately return back but where was the time to follow this order, when they previously attacked the monster did not take it seriously but at this moment it was in a real battle.


    The sword fell from the hands of the hunter because the right arm was crushed under the teeth of the monster. The ear splitting shriek let the leader know that under the water the situation worsened.


    He pulled the chain and both hunters came at the surface, one of them was looking horrible. A fountain of blood was flowing and one arm was missing. One of the hunter who was in better condition hurriedly stopped the flow of the blood and brought the seriously injured man away from the water surface.


    The Silver ss leader gritted his teeth, it was not that they were not working perfectly but the monster was too big to follow up the hunt without receiving damage in return. The overall condition of the team has dropped and now the situation might greatly turn in favor of the monster.


    If they could contact the Hightown and demand for second team then the situation might not have reached to this point. But it was much sudden revtion that the strong monster was residing in theke. And it has some crude intentions toward the bridge.


    They were tight on schedule. The monster after making it sure that the leader was on the surface, it jumped to grab him from the feet. There was no more cautious attitude to let the leader go unscathed. Until now, the purpose of the monster was to scare them out of wits and shoo away.


    Breaking bridge was another option to stop the continuous flow of the hunters in the Snow Ind. The leader was already moving on the surface hoping to get a chance for attack.


    He can only use his one arm because the second shoulder has a big hole in it and cannot help in attacking.


    The monster was waiting for this moment to re this leader onest. As soon as it''s huge body smashed against the water surface and the water sshed, the monster pulled the leader down inside the water. The leader struggled in the water and opened his eyes.


    The big face was staring him straight, the monster shook the head as if mocking the Silver ss leader and indeed it was mocking his situation by returning the res. Six feet tall and well built leader has five feet long sword in his hand.


    He was not scared from the res and actually he was thinking whether it would be bad if he called both seniors at this moment to attack the monster. The monster at this moment has nothing else to do other than trying to see whether the leader was scared or not.


    It again shook the big head as if disappointed and it could see that the leader''s brain was brewing something else instead. To scare this hunter seems challenging but what can it do right now other than killing him. The big mouth opened to tell him what exactly called fear, it will chew this hunter slowly and then throwaway the leftovers guts, at least it would give some satisfaction to hear some screams.


    But as it leapt to turn the hunter in mince meat, leader stood there ready to wee the monster. The wide mouth came blindly and the hunter put the sword as if stopping the opening of something, then he moved light thunder and left theke.


    Remaining alive was the first option for the Silver ss, they could address all injuries but cannot face the hooting of the other teams of the second School of Hunting. They were here on mission to protect the bridge for six months and then the next team would rece them and they will be qualified for the ss tests.


    Getting failed was not the option in his learned terms. When he came out from theke, he ordered his men to stay away from the surface of the water then he voiced to call the seniors for help but the monster got triggered and frustrated, just a small hunter was able to challenge its capabilities again and again.


    It was near to destroy theke itself with the agony, the sword was broken and it slightly harmed the tongue. It circled under the water with the increasing anger. Theke center soon appeared as if the the big whirlpool was forming and the tons of water was soaking under the whirlpool.


    The leader reached the bridge and heard themotion of the senior teams who were looking at the center ofke and keeping eyes at the movements of the monster. He also looked at theke and shook his head, now it was more than necessary to get the help of the seniors.


    The water started to umte and then suddenly the monster jumped straight to the bridge. All water type monsters usually learn earlier to use the power of the water and how they could easily bring chaos for the hunters.


    If it had been in this mood before then no one among the team would have survived untill now. It jumped to break the bridge and let all those embrace the death, in fact a ruthless death. It would let them know what and how an attribute bearing monster kill the small fishes.


    The mouth when opened to break the bridge was simr to the shark gulping few thousand colonies of the hunt to address the appetit once. It was truly horrible sight to look at while currently Qiao was standing at the danger point in the middle of the bridge. Qiao has seen the condition of the Silver ss and if he hesitated then he might not be able to protect himself.


    It was not question of losing one or two limbs, it was about the survival at the tip of the death. He took a deep breath and heard the shouts of the leader ordering him to back away from the front. It was because none of the hunters present here ever read about those heroic stories where the MC chose a little hard path always and in the end appear wining.


    ''There were also hundred of quotes he read and heard in his world where people were forced to choose hard path for sess not the easier one stating that easier one lead to the darkness, h h'' his brain was storming with one single thought "The easier you go you will get lost in the abyssal, the harder you walk forward the lesser choking in return"


    If his teacher happened to be here and see him choosing the advice he always have him, he might choke to death. Certainly there were several other meanings behind it but for Qiao this exnation was the most suitable for now.


    The hunters gasped with horror, the seniors who were running to attack the monster and save the fool hunter stopped in the middle. Qiao already jumped in the mouth of the monster and the monster fell back in theke.


    They never saw someone tired of living to this extent but they don''t know that it was dark now and might not be able to kill the monster in next few hours even if they gathered all senior teams too. First of all, with just single attack the monster can break the bridge then chase them all till one of the two get defeated or killed.


    The water of the surface was sshing against the shores, this means the monster was not in easy situation at this moment. Inside the monster, Qiao opened the eyes and got shocked, the inner body was glistening with unknown source of the light. It was because the natural armor of the monster was at second level of merging; probably at the peak of level seven it would reach the first level of merging.


    Qiao did not waste time in getting surprise more because the movements of the monsters might turn him insane. He was already being soaked in the innards. The most important was to look for the heart or vital point to stab the sword else he would be suffocated to death. He was nearing the peak of level four and can maintain breathing for five to seven minutes approx.


    It was also because he has advantage to face a monster inside the water before this. It helped him to go through the ordeal of tempering breathing.

 Chapter 145: Level Four (45)

    Chapter 145: Level Four (45)


    Level Four (45)


    Cursed hunter has nned something dangerous:


    The young hunter is ambitious;


    Holding a loose hope was foolish act in the eyes of wise people and those who don''t dangle their interests at the fake fate luby. All of them knew that it would be impossible to kill this monster since the evening fell and the monster would not give them rest time.


    Even if the next day reach during this hunt, the teams would have been dead tired and fully injured by then despite their working all at once. This was the might of level six peak monster who has the cheat of being in the Snow Ind.


    And it was all in the vague terms so no one can predict the possible circumstances. Qiao has seen what was going on and what he could expect, once the bridge was broken the teams and the encampment would all fell in despair and all races of the monsters would be free to rampage until the higher sses approach and control the situation.


    The most important was to kill the monster or wait for death. As to what way was the best for killing was up to the choice of hunters, all of them were free to decide especially Qiao being outsider. So he made a blunt choice in front of them. They were sure that they would never be able to see the dead body of the hunter unless they find chance and cut open the carcass of the monster.


    The idea was not impractical just little bit dangerous. Qiao was being soaked in the innards as well as trying best to use the swords while fighting with the insanely fast pace and movements of the monster. It seemed the monster wanted to kill him and then digest or vomit out the leftovers.


    Whatever it was, Qiao would be facing repercussions of this nning of the monster. He held the sword and fixed his feet to not dangle here and there in the living intestines then stabbed the sword in hurry because he was about to fell again.


    If he kept falling again and again then the struggle might never end. The sword stabbed and Qiao kept forcing it to cut therge bowl where he was currently, if he has been a degree holder in the zoology he might could tell where exactly he was.


    Perhaps it was not much strong or the sword has something to do with it, some of the part was cut andrge amount of water flooded.


    When the bowl was cut open it also injured the ce from where the innards of the monster collect breathing from the water after collecting it inside. Qiao took some of the rushing water in because he opened mouth to swear. He kept the strong hold on the sword and stabbed it against the body.


    After cutting and making a big wound, he walked ahead like a mountaineer with the help of the sword. He was like ripping the inner body little by little in search of vital part and finally could see two or three illumination stones at the other side of sealed ce.


    He sighed, it has been four minutes the time when he jumped inside the mouth of the monster. Only three minutes were left and then his lungs would give in. The monster got rmed when the hunter casted his eyes at the stones. Qiao''s senses got an immense warning at the same time and he thought if he dyed then he could rest in pieces for sure after those few moments.


    The monster was about to release the saved amount of acidic liquid which would burn the hunter alive. After that the monster would expel the remaining acidic liquid and the leftovers of the hunter. Qiao walked forward stabbing and hitting the sword blindly to reach the sealed ce.


    Fortunately he cut the seal open and the monster lost all strength to carry the struggle. There were only two stones which lost the illumination right after the seal was broken. Qiao picked the stone and felt that he was falling in the abyss.


    It was because the huge lifeless body was falling in the depths of theke. Qiao lost the bnce and dragged downward hoping to get the sudden support. The flipper which was seriously injured was giving some water inside the body.


    He stabbed the sword to get hold on the body, he was recklessly stabbing untill there was hope that the thick skin finally gave in. With the sword the skin was ripped enough to drag the body outside. It was not the end of struggle.


    He was short of time and currently inside theke who knows how long will it take for him to swim back on the surface.


    When he picked the stones and fell in theke and then looked at the falling body of the monster, the invisibleyers stopped the water from hurting him anymore. When he realized that something was amiss, he was agape to see the changes. He was dying to reach the surface but has no strength to swim back.


    Despite fighting against the monster, he was going to lost his life at least it was what came in his mind after seeing the lifeless huge body. He let out deep breaths satisfying his lungs which were fully out of fresh breath.


    Such a thing exist and it was in his hand, it was quite strange. The stones were expelling the water away and Qiao was no more in danger.


    He swam back and reached the surface, the red water of theke was still the same. The leader was looking toward the center where the signs of the monster slowly faded, he especially came at the surface to take a look and lit all the illumination stones to see what happened to the both, hunter and the monster.


    He has no hope for hunter but when the signs of struggle died down, he felt something hit his chest unable to control his curiosity andnded there to search both. When a head appeared his grip on the sword tightened but it was hunter not the monster.


    Qiao extended his hand to see the leader, he was now level five and the two stones were in his hand still. "Where is the monster?" leader immediately asked.


    Qiao opened the palm of his hand and the leader was left speechless, he could not ask anything further instead stepped aside and called his men. "Help this hunter in changing the better clothing." he didn''t ask about anything, there were many small injuries which were evident through the ripped clothing.


    He also didn''t talk about the stones whether he was interested in them or not. If someone has the guts to go against the wind then he would definitely possess the strong feathers. For them the crisis were over and those organizers who were ready to hear the worst news were now at ease.


    This was the most deadly weakness of the monsters. The ce where they bear the stones, if someone cut the seal and snatch them then it means the actual life source was ripped from the huge body just like the heart of a human.


    ....


    As soon as Qiao reached level five someone sitting in the endless darkness of caves shook the entire area upside down with the anger. If someone was unhappy then it was wicked hunter who was fuming at the advancement of the young hunter.


    When he destroyed the whole underground hiding spot, the tamed monster was sure that the master was truly angry at something. Wicked hunter let out a horrible shouting and the crumbling area met the ground miserably.


    It was a pity that the young man appeared smart though from his face he looked vulnerable and innocent while his heart seemed stronger than the mountains. "Ah my choice..." the wicked hunter smashed his fists against the rock and it broke in pieces.


    He was regretting his choice to choose this young man as his hunt and a scapegoat. "He reached level five in one and a half month. Who the hell go that fast? I have no choice but to stop him. This level is the chance. After this he would reach the Hightown where I cannot go in this condition, not even wander by keeping the identity hidden. I have to stop him but what should I do?" he seemed talking to himself but actually talking to the beast.


    The beast groaned first and then spoke, "Make this level hardest..." the beast brought out a stone in front of the master. It was level eight peak monster and has developed the intellect near the human level. Only there were few aspect which were iplete or underdevelopment until the monster reached level ten.


    At level ten the monsters can fully grasp the intellect and canmunicate with humans, this was the reason that they wanted to rece human anarchy.

 Chapter 146: The Unseen Dangers

    Chapter 146: The Unseen Dangers


    Wicked and vicious:


    The stone was shining in front of the hunter and he understood what his tamed beast wanted him to n to make it impossible for the young man to level up.


    "This stone, where did you get it?" The wicked hunter was amazed while looking at the stone. It was something that the whole world would fight to get the hold of. It has no use for Hunter Kings or anyone else, still it was sought after a lot because of its unique characteristics. It was said to be dropped by a rare monster who happened to reach level ten and attained theplete nature of its self-armour.


    That certain monster was said to be called as Shadow Kabo. It lived on its own terms and vanished a long time ago. The hunter had long read about it in the ancient scripts but never happened to face it even until now or have ever seen the rumoured fallen stone.


    The monster let the stone drop from its body as it was a waste because it had no use for it after theplete attainment of the natural armour. But it was pity that the monster had to face the previous Hunter Monarch at his peak when it was almost ready to get to the Infinity state.


    Infinity state was a level or an attainment for when the monster can take on aplete human consciousness and intellect. It was incredibly difficult to attain but not impossible. The only state where a monster could ultimately outpace human superiority in all terms. Normally, monster were onlycking in intellect when battling with hunters, and this was also why a bnce could be maintained between the physically stronger monsters and intellectually better humans.


    But in this Infinity state, a monster can easily challenge the present Hunter Kings and defeat them to be the Crown of the world, someone equal to a ''Hunter Monarch''


    If such a thing were to happen then no one can stop the monsters to rule over the world and then many things could be predicted to happen, especially what would happen to the human colonies and poption.


    The previous hunter Monarch fought the Shadow Kabo, until the monster was seriously injured due to the battle. After getting immense injuries it decided to retreat and hide somewhere. It was rumoured that it split its true shadow of the Kabo in many parts and disappeared.


    The Hunter Monarch tried his best to find the Kabo afterwards, but he could not find it. When they were fighting for many days, its stone also fell somewhere, else the Hunter Monarch might have been able to find the Kabo using the stone.


    He was not much familiar with the specificity of the stone, but after fighting with the Kabo, he understood that it should not fall in the hands of anyone.


    Even when he was sure that the monster had finally disappeared, he went as far as to destroy the whole half part of the fifth continent where the stone was lost. Though it would have been great if he could find it and destroy it personally.


    And now this beast of the Wicked hunter had got it from the same ce after a thorough search. Monsters, just like humans gather unique stones and use them as weapon sometimes, especially those who aspired to reach the Infinity State.


    To get the kind gestures and favor: this beast handed the stone to the master. It was so because the master was choking so badly with such anger. Just like humans, the monsters also face various changes to their body as well as skills. And this monster was about toplete the first set of the bigger changes and needed the help of its master.


    "Vaga, you are getting smarter with the time. If I use this stone then the young man would really fall in hell, struck to attain anything much less levels. This way I don''t need to worry about anything to create trouble for the young man and he will still be hung between two worlds." The hunter saw the stone andughed viciously.


    Vaga the tamed beast of this hunter has at a height of neen feet with the two fury wings of same length. Both the eyes were of different colour differ and now at level eight it could mimic how the humans talk and sit. It had a lot of advantages for example both of its eyes can attack with beams of light and wherever they fell, the ground would turn into ashes. It has also tempered its feathers and can use them as thousands of weapons at the same time. It was equally vicious,plementing the wickedness of its master.


    ...


    The stone was thrown away by a Level Ten beast and it could create an invisible boundary around any level seven and lower hunter to remain struck in the boundary or hallucinations of two different worlds. It was more frightening than to be caught in a crowd of monsters.


    "Haha, even if I tell him how to get out of it, the young man won''t be able to collect the three stones required."


    There was also aplete guide left behind by the Hunter Monarch just in case about how to get rid from theyers of this stone. He was sure that one day someone will be able to find it and if unintentionally triggered it would then be troublesome.


    This wicked hunter had had read all those scripts which were left behind by the Hunter Monarch in order to be the next Monarch but he was instead tempted to live longer rather than just aim for being a Monarch. Though at his present level, he felt confidant to possibly defeat all the other Hunter Kings, he could only defeat them after consuming a huge amount of time, but the problem was impending death curse that might kill him, which was only six months away for him.


    On the premise if he could not get rid of the deathly aura on time and the young man was his onlyst hope who was also levelling fast, it would be a huge headache for him. As then he would have to face the young hunter too, and he could no longer control this young person anymore, with his level increasing rapidly, he felt the danger encroaching him more. It would be a hellish thing in the world for him instead.


    ....


    Qiao was done changing his clothes and ready to face the stares of the hunters.


    "What are you all doing here? Go and clean theke from the remaining signs of battle." The Team leader came walking after he was done carefully patching and bandaging the big hole on his shoulder and taking care of the one who lost one arm.


    The hole of his shoulder would heal uppletely once he stepped on the next level after the ss tests. As for as the missing arm of the hunter was concerned: it would take a much time but it was not entirely impossible.


    He was a hunter and will meet many opportunities and hopefully some surprising stone with certain ability can solve the problem.


    It was also upto the senior hunters if they wanted to heal up this hunter earlier then they could grant the stone as gift if they possess one such.


    When they left, Qiao heaved a deep breath. He was seriously considering to run away after seeing all of them circling around him. They wanted to talk with him and if possible, even befriend. It was good to have such strong hunter as friend. But he felt overwhelmed.


    He was finally at level five and has no clue what the wicked hunter has nned for him. Presently he was feeling the strength of being a level five hunter and the surge of unique aura.


    Perhaps it was because he hunted a big monster or he was stinging despite cleaning and changing into new clothes. It was absurd for him topare to different things in the oddbination but it was simply great whatever it was.


    From his experience, he could tell that another one and half week would take to reach the peak of this present level. His pace was not slow and he has not seen the signs of wicked hunter nning to stop him. There was something going on in his headtely, ''if his path was this smooth and the wicked hunter cannot really him then he could definitely face him soon''


    The only thing which seemed exciting for now was to see how the various sses hunt in the open forest.


    He has learned that the stones has a different use than the low level hunters think it to be but it was still mystery until he met someone powerful or senior hunter in action not the retired one.


    He was still in his thoughts when a strong wind took him along and threw in a deserted ce.

 Chapter 147: Problems Begin

    Chapter 147: Problems Begin


    Finally You Showed up:


    Qiao was stumped first but soon realized that he was not seeing things he was really in a different ce at this moment. He felt that perhaps someone stabbed him suddenly and after losing his level he was thrown somewhere unknown ce like the games of his world. But he was not in a game nor was the losing level thing simple.


    If both of his nods were not true then how the hell he reached here. The surrounding was silent: he was unable to sense any monster too. ''Could it be I am affected by the monster in some way?'' He asked to himself.


    "You are quite fortunate to reach level five" Someone sounded absurdly as if the speaker himself was not sure about his words. In the wilderness the voice echoed from all sides and Qiao could not help but valiantly search the source of voice in hope to find it.


    "Young man, there is use in wasting your strength to look for me." The wicked sounded again. Qiao recognized the voice very well and finally feel at best: at least his enemy was aware about his advancement and not cking to perceive only.


    "I am not free enough to do a random chat with someone who has lost his actual identity and wanted a scapegoat to rece. You see I am already at level five and have been struggling; now leave off and let me level up." Qiao angrily kicked his feet on the ground and dry dust scattered like someone threw some punches of dust in the air to blind the people.


    Of course it was more than the few punches of dust.


    "You are much arrogant young man, I was once the same and I don''t like hunters who like to show arrogance in front of me. I am the only hunter King who is insuperable for all others and I will be the next Hunter Monarch no matter what." The voice resonated as if disliked the words of the young man. Not only the words were forceful but it carries all sorts of threats too.


    "Keep dreaming things then" Qiao let out a deep sigh and sounded disenchanted. After facing monsters throughout, he was clear that it was game of level up and hunting: as long as he kept steady his pace no one can stop him unless the wicked hunter has something else brewing within. He was only curious why this voice appeared again and what was the purpose for bothering.


    "You taking it granted young man, delusional in my view. Don''t worry you will soon be a retard for me to mock you again. Before leaving I ought to tell you that your bad days would not end until you collect the three stones naming Opus, Zunal, Bagel" the voice vanished without leaving any trace.


    Qiao on the other hand felt he was being yed again but what was with the hint, his surrounding was the same wilderness and nothing changed at least until now. The dry dust flew with the flocking wind and Qiao was the only one standing there.


    He was trying toprehend what was going on and what he should expect from the wicked hunter now? Walking around uselessly and feeling wronged, he was at the verge of his temper, perhaps the hunter threw him somewhere he might not get monsters to hunt and attain levels. All thoughts were maddening him.


    As for as he could see with his enhanced eyes and vision: the only thing came in the view was the wilderness. Few dried nts and dry hills were present and nothing else. Actually the purpose of the wicked hunter was to confuse him further until suddenly he was caught by the monster and face it head on. Those sudden attacks would bring chaos and young man would definitely lose at some point especially when nothing appeared before it actually attacked. He was thrown in the middle of a sing sphere of two different worlds, moving one side would bring the monsters in front and moving other side would throw him in another world.


    Though currently in his consciousness, he was taking his movements as free walk but it was also fake. In actual terms, he was moving around the limited space and cannot leave it on his own. When the hunter appeared and talked with him, he casted the stone and activated it during the talk.


    As for why he told how to get it out, it was necessary. He cannot wait whole life this young man to keep wandering this way, his aim was to dy the advancement of the young man not to actually stop it. The things were muchplicated for a low level hunter to understand andprehend not even all the hunter Kings hasprehended such crude things of this world.


    Many decades needed to learn the nature of these various stones to understand their vast usage unless one find the script by chance of luck. Qiao remembered the name of the stones just in case he needed them or end up in trouble. Probably few hours were gone and still he could find signs of any monster or poption, not even one single living being.


    He was tired of walking this much despite his enhanced strength. He sat to feel the ground since his senses has improved too perhaps he could find something under the ground. He picked the dust in the hand and it flowed throw his fingers smoothly, it was not warm and Qiao was little confounded because he could not feel the dust in his palm.


    He was now worried and started thinking that perhaps he has lost his sense of touch, was it because of being in this world? ''No, I clearly remember when I touched the innards of the water monster and when I picked the stones, I felt them'' he was talking to himself and denied this possibility.


    To again test whether it was only one time or he cannot feel the dust entirely and again it was same without changes. He was near to lose temper when he remembered the words of the hunter, ''Ah, is that again some trick by the baggy?'' he asked himself to confirm. After wandering in the wilderness for so long, it was getting on his nerves now but he was serene yet. The situation demanded him to remain serene no matter whatever trick was thrown at him this time.


    Qiao sat on the ground and tried to remember everything the hunter mentioned and all the information he collected until now. He needed to collect three stones but why and how? And most important question was where to find them?


    "Am I supposed to keep struck here?" he shouted loud and surprisingly his voices resounded like it rammed against some invisible barrier. He was awestruck to find it and again shouted to confirm. It was simr to the resonance room where the voice would not scatter but keep crashing against the walls of the room.


    Those rooms were made to test the hearing and experiment some of the aspects of human hearing in the advanced world. Qiao scrutinized his surrounding and deeply thought what situation he was in currently. He was sure that the hunter would not appear again to exin anything if he was doing this then why on earth he was bothering a noob. Instead he could prank with some hunter Kings to tell about the new discovery.


    Qiao was still in his thoughts and trying toprehend when the wind again moved like a conditioned or customized setting. He was attacked by the level five monster at this moment and the thing which was unexpected came in his view. A girl wearing a fleece of unknown material was being dragged by the monster, she was injured. The sword was still in her hand but it was uselesspared to her injured condition. She was not in condition to attack the monster or get rid.


    The monster as if interrupted suddenly by the invisible barrier, it was now ring the hunter standing in front. The team which was hunting this monster was scattered and this girl ended up alone to face it. From her appearance she seemed a hunter and seriously injured.


    Qiao was thinking whether to look at the monster or help the girl since it was directly ring the hunter as if not believing it real. "Whether I am seeing things or not, I can use my sword to confirm, right?" Qiao again talked as per habit and brought out the sword.


    The monster jumped toward him. Qiao also leapt with all might and the next instant the monster was nowhere. "Where the hell are you?" Qiao looked around and shouted. The monster was not under the spell of the stone so when it leapt it actually went away from the barrier space.


    The girl perhaps heard him shouting and stood up, she was equally perplexed now, and with the sword in hand she red the young hunter.

 Chapter 148: You Offended A Jerk?

    Chapter 148: You Offended A Jerk?


    You Offended A Jerk?


    The girl was a hunter and cannot neglect what just happened and moreover this young hunter appeared out of nowhere? She was contemting at the possibilities. After being left alone to face the monster and when she lost all hope of defeating, the whole scenario changed suddenly and it was due to the fact that she was being dragged by the monster.


    Huntress newly attained the peak of level four and joined the team but after knowing that the monster was much powerful the other members of the team fled to save themselves and she was left at the mercy of the monster.


    "I was in the forest a moment ago. Who are you and what is this ce? And where did the monster disappear?" she queried nkly. Her words and facial expressions were white like paper and she was truly apprehensive about her surrounding and the young man.


    "I also wish to know where I am. But apart from it, do you need help for your injuries?" Qiao shrugged his shoulders: he has no concrete reasoning to exin anything. When he offered his helping hand she got frightened a bit and stepped back. She has met few hunters who same way speak politely and then show the evil side of their character.


    Qiao did not move to see the strange expressions on her face. "I have healing stone with me." She solemnly spoke and stepped back again ready to run. "It is good then." Qiao perhaps perceived her frightened tone and also stepped away in fact moved backward to make much distance. When he did this act, the huntress got surprised and some ease came on her oval cute face.


    She sat to use the stone for mending the wounds and also looked toward the youth in intervals whether he was sneaking and eyeing her. But Qiao kept minding his own business to confirm that he was really struck in an invisible barrier. If it was true then he was in trouble again; he has to do something to get rid this barrier as soon as possible and continue the further advancement.


    But first he needed to know how this huntress ended up here in the barrier? If he cannot leave it or get rid how the monster and the huntress has ingress to the wilderness. After the girl was done mending and then covering her injured body parts; she walked around to leave and reach the forest again if possible.


    But it was never ending wilderness unless she found the exit but only a monster can sense it not a human. She sat on the ground helplessly: she remembered the words of her mother that there were some stones which could create some invisible boundaries but then her head gave her warning and she stood up looking toward Qiao.


    "It seemed you offended someone powerful and he took revenge by creating this barrier but whom did you offend?" Huntress walked forward the young man and asked. Until now she was able to understand that the hunter was different from others. And he was also worried about the problem. There was no one around this means no one else but this young man alone offended.


    "s! I offended a jerk." Qiao heaved a sigh. It was not him who offended actually. The huntress heard and oddly looked at him; she never knew that there was a rank in the hunting where hunters were called jerks and what did it means to be jerk?


    "What rank a jerk has in hunting?" She asked as if good learner yet confused. She never heard this term before. Qiao witnessed curious expressions and shook his head. "You''ll know eventually." What else he could answer if he told what the term implied then she would again get worried about his character just like before.


    "I was trying to leave this barrier but could not. How you and the monster came here out of nowhere?" Qiao asked the most pressing question. The huntress nodded and then again nodded, "I don''t know either." She earnestly shook her head.


    "But I know that there are some stones which could help however I don''t remember the names anymore." She sounded stranded again. It was her first adventure with the stronger team in addition she faced the monster alone and now this trouble. "Mother always told that bing huntress is never easy now I have witnessed." She moved to her previous position and sat worried.


    "I know the names of stones but I am vary of how they look like." Qiao shrugged sounding tired. "If you remember the name then I can tell how they look like." She eagerly stood up. At least there was hope to get rid this wilderness for both.


    "How do the Opus, Zunal and Bagel look like?" Qiao asked. The huntress spoke, "Opus stone is a seven shade stone with absorbing characteristics, it can absorb the other stones at times. And the Zunal is sharp like spear and its shape happen to match with the frontal part of spear just like raw crystal and as for concerned the Bagel: it is a very thin stone of pure nature; it could absorb the existing and activated stone''s effects. For example, currently a stone is active and the Bagel would deactivate it."


    Qiao was listening attentively. He was not ready to believe her exnation immediately so he asked inquisitive, "If you cannot remember three names how you can remember such long list of characteristics?"


    As if dragged into reality, the huntress nodded, "My mother was level seven huntress when she retired to live a peaceful life and she is like an ocean of knowledge about the stones. And she always told me about whatever she knew before I set on the journey to be a huntress. Just that there a hundreds of names of stones to remember and isn''t it natural to forget the name of few?" She crossed her arms on her chest and strut displeased.


    Qiao was assured with this that the information was concrete then. Now his mission was to find those stones. But without monsters, where he could get the stones? He asked in his head.

 Chapter 149: It Is Annealed

    Chapter 149: It Is Annealed


    Your Sword is Quite Unique:


    Still he was not sure he would find a way in the wilderness. But to look at the weapon of the huntress Qiao was little riveted to ask about it. Such kind of weapons he only saw in the games he yed and those were baptized as the most precious in-game weapons, no one could attain them unless reached ascension level or up.


    He was scratching his head when his eyes fell at the weapon in her hand. Until now, he has seen various hunters using various weapons but this was shining transparent. That means it was unique in every way. "This weapon?" he gestured toward the weapon and questioned.


    "It was designed by my mother; though she wanted to design a better level weapon but she feared that hunters would harm me to get the higher level weapon so she used only lower level stones in customizing it." She swayed the transparent sword as if she was proud at the maker of the sword and from her words it was apparent.


    Qiao nodded, it seemed the mother was much learned to teach the child and took all the safety measures before sending her in the real world of hunting. "So this is made from the lower level stones?" It was something new for Qiao who was learning with the time. Actually he was only focusing to learn what needed for advancement nothing off to the track as it would only waste time and every day was precious in his case.


    "Indeed, the stones are annealed after tempering in the desired shape." She exined.


    "Is it only for you that your mother designed the weapon or the higher level hunters can design their own weapons?" the mention of making the weapon picked his interest and it was quite unique. If he could design his own weapon then it would be an entirely beneficial for him because the hunters needed weapons after all.


    "For this, I would say that they can design but they usually don''t because it takes many stones with learned method to anneal them in right order. Moreover who would want to waste time when the stones needed in quantity?" She shrugged.


    She did not exin why they would leave it at choice because she has already talked much. She was huntress and should behave like a reserved hunter just like others not to freely distribute profound information.


    Qiao nodded: this huntress seemed not affected by the real world where the hunters were not ready to tell anything or help in anyway. She was among those who were yet to be tainted by the cruelties of the hunters. Almost all those who face the dishonest hunters slowly became like them.


    It was the normal path to live on. He himself was not different; use the same methods to against those who tried to bully him and there were few who were in his list of enemies and he would definitely settle few grudges too. So it was natural to return the same attitude.


    "Do you remember: how the monster brought you here?" Qiao asked further. He can only hope to find a clue from this conversation how the barrier can be exploited.


    It just dragged away from the others who were hiding around to find a chance for attack but they were not actually attacking for long time." There were visible traces of revulsion in her eyes at the mention of the team. Qiao could tell that she would search them and then revenge for this one day.


    "So the answer lies with the monster." Qiao fathomed from her words.


    The monsters have ess to every ce and those barriers were created with the help of stones while the monsters themselves bear stones in their bodies. It was natural for them to not face hindrance by such stones.


    It was also natural for them to bring the team along with them as long as the teams were under the range of the monster or surrounding it for hunt. The monsters activate the range of the stones when they face the team in order to use their armor for defense or attack.


    "As long as I am out of this barrier, I will go find the froths and let them know how to act mischievous." The huntress murmured under breath and Qiao heard clearly. "Froths?" This word was strange for him.


    "Ah, I was referring to the hunters who left me at the mercy of the monster." She forcefully smiled to hide the traces of embarrassment; this word was used as the abusing for those who act insincere or dishonest in this world.


    Qiao sneaked at her expressions and understood: it was equal to say scum or something along the lines in his advanced world. The wilderness remained the same and the expected wind was nowhere, from the two experiences now Qiao can tell that when the wind would scatter some dust, it was sign that someone was about to appear in the barrier.


    The wicked hunter went back and knew that it would be troublesome for the young man to leave the barrier early. Though the forest always bustle with monsters and the hunting teams but it was notmon that a monster bearing Opus or other stones would appear every now and then. If the young man did not lose hope then the hunts might give him experience too but only the monster which bears the stones not the random monsters.


    It was due to the fact that he was under the spell of the stone and other monster''s experience would be wasted. Who knows after how many monsters he would be able to find the specific one. There was one more disadvantage, Qiao was in the barrier and would not be discern the time frame and monsters always wander in the night in abundance.


    So he was going to face the real trouble soon which was perfect for the nning of the hunter.


    Qiao again felt the air trying to scatter the dust.

 Chapter 150: Quest For Three Stones

    Chapter 150: Quest For Three Stones


    Quest For Three Stones:


    Opus;


    Qiao saw the dust scattering but it was right at the point where the huntress was standing, he rushed and pushed her away and an eleven feet monster appeared the same time. First she got angry but looking at the monster left her agape. The footing was much bigger than normal and it must have trampled her five feet and half stature, though she bears strong appearance but still it cannot match with the monster any way.


    The monster looked around; it was casually wandering and appeared here while trying to remain hidden from a team who was looking for it. The forest turned in the wilderness and it baffled the monster out of senses; it started stomping big feet on the ground and the ground started to rumble. Since it was under the barrier and the noise only rammed the invisible walls: the mix and loud rumbling was pounding the hearing now.


    The huntress and Qiao created a distance from the big monster in order to save the day which was already bad enough. Qiao wanted to show some dare and hunt this monster in hope to get the desired stone but the monster was big and it was not visibly injured that means it has lot of strength to begin a fight.


    It would be unwise to test the dare when he has not asked the girl whether she would take part in the hunt or not: for alone hunting he has to do some preparation beforehand. After rumbling the ground for some time the monster moved to return back, "What are you waiting? You can follow the monster to leave." Qiao voiced to get the attention of the huntress.


    "You are pushing me to die? Have I ever wronged you?" she refuted immediately.


    "You need the stones so why don''t you try hunting it?" She shrugged her shoulder and spoke with sparkle in her eyes. She was only getting back at him by saying this: cold joke in return of a cold joke means equal the matter.


    "I am not screw loose to attack without considering precautions either." Qiao also deimed. When the monster was ready to leave both leapt suddenly out of the blue. The huntress wanted to leave the wilderness while Qiao wanted the stone. "You said you won''t?" Qiao was speechless. "You also said you won''t." The huntress spoke resolute.


    "Then don''t let it go." Qiao shouted: at least there was one more person ready to bet against the monster. The monster turned back and looked at the both as if ming them the cowards for attacking from behind. "You go first." The huntress gulped the breath and stepped back with horror. "What? You are quitter?" He wanted to say her a fraidy-cat but he has to exin what it was.


    "I have no experience in the blunt hunting." She feebly voiced. "I have been a team leader; you can follow my instructions if you wanted to leave the barrier." Qiao immediately spoke to get the answer. One was only one while two were taken as one and one equal eleven in his world. Though the one was not a hunter but huntress which means he has to be cautious.


    "I am not a quitter." The huntress took it as challenge and answered. The big monster shook its head, to think two human wanted to hunt and they were such audacious to bet it. If two teams happen to decide this way then it would look normal but this was truly embarrassing for a level five monster to witness. It dismissed the idea to leave wanting to test the guts of these two. Qiao was having his sword in his hand to face the eleven feet big monster. It depends on this hunt whether he could further face the monsters in the wilderness if not then making team orpelling someone for partnership would be necessary. He has hunted one or two monster alone but those were two levels lower than his own level. And from the present situation probably he was in the middle of unknown forest where any type of monster was expected but not the lower level.


    "Do you have agility level or not?" He asked the huntress: if she has not learned it well then he cannot instruct just like he used to instruct others by giving tough choices. The huntress taped her feet on the ground and jumped directly at the face of the monster and in no time she was back at the previous ce looking toward Qiao. "This you are quite good." Qiao leapt to attack without much ado further. From her actions he was able to understand that she was not weakling.


    The monster was still considering what method these two would choose or what formation they were nning for attack but what was with this. It was unexpected for a hunter to make such move deliberately. Has he neglected the possibility of monster storming the head straight to hurt in return?


    Monster shook the entire body to scare the hunter and then looked at the shining sword. It was made of stone but coated to deceive the onlookers. Probably it was to avoid the crowd of envious hunters. Only learned can tell what the sword actually bears. It was not frightened instead got ready to throw away the hunter. Qiao who wasing with the straight sword suddenly changed the direction of the sword a bit and took some support by kicking feet at the mouth of the monster and reached at the upper part.


    If monster was allowed to rant this trick then it would have surely. The hunter did not attack directly but he came like from the front what was it?


    Well, Qiao cannot rely on the huntress to distract so he himself was doing it for the sake of hunt. After reaching at the top, he stabbed the sword while maintaining his bnce half in the air and half at the back of the monster.

 Chapter 151: Quest For Three Stones (2)

    Chapter 151: Quest For Three Stones (2)


    Quest For Three Stones:


    Opus;


    What help I can render?


    The sword pierced and the apparently strong looking monster could not stand it anymore. It fell with a thudding sound and Qiao jumped to create a distance. It was alive but the back was seriously injured with this attack.


    The huntress was standing speechless to see this. When he asked her to hunt along she thought that perhaps he wanted to use her for distraction and take advantage by attacking withouting in front but to see this; herplete set of thoughts changed. He did not ask her to do anything instead brought down the monster alone. He was looking like a monster too in her eyes.


    Qiao stood to see how much damage has done his sword to this monster. He was waiting for the monster to stand and attack. At least re once but it did not. The monster knew that it was under the barrier but after this hunter attacked now he knew why the human was under the barrier. It was a mad decision to test the hunter.


    Those would have been remained words if it could have escaped alive but the nature of a monster was useless to think that a monster was more powerfulpared to the hunters.


    After waiting for little; Qiao thought to attack and kill the monster and see if it bears the specific stone. And he remembered that there was someone else there too. "Oh, why are you standing there,e and attack it to get experience points." He casually pointed and walked away.


    Unable to digest what was going on, the huntress only followed his words. She was only attacking already defeated monster and it was once in a hundred asions which was rare for a hunter to do this. When it died; Qiao returned to check for the stone.


    After dissecting half of the body he found two but none match to the stated characteristics. "Take this one." He handed her share and then again started waiting for a monster to appear. He was sure to get frustrated soon. Living under the barrier and wait for luck to send a monster and then finding no desired stone after hunting it was definitely going to be frustrating.


    The huntress took the stone and felt the frustration in his words. Qiao was looking at the cut open carcass of the monster and thinking what to do to clear the dead body. He picked the dry dust and threw at the body but remained the same. It was just an illusion of his eyes that there was dry dust. "It might not work." The huntress prompted him.


    "Can the other monster sense this dead body ande for feast?" he asked expectantly. "I am not sure." She answered with t face. Perhaps she was also getting tired of the presence of barrier or she was observing the young man.


    One part of the sphere belonged to the forest and other part was attached to the phantasm region of the third continent, it was strange but truth. This region was famous for creating hallucinations for humans especially hunters who wanted to venture it. "I wish the monsterse sensing the presence of this body." He anticipated.


    Outside the barrier a team of hunters wastching onto a monster and it was unable to fend them off because of the numbers or for other reason. It was odd sight for someone who never happened to witness it, the monster was recklessly moving to find a way to get lost these suckers of blood but they were not ready to let it go. The monster dragged and entered the barrier in hope to win against them. Qiao immediately stood up when he felt the dust scattering randomly.


    And what he sawpletely shattered his ideas of human mannerism. Those were actually a teamtching onto the monster and kissing the monster? He shook his head to see clearly. The monster was running around to get rid while they constantly remained fixed on the body. He wanted to rm the huntress by saying PG thirteen but she was already looking with wide opened eyes as if not ready to miss the sight.


    Worried he moved toward the monster but she stopped. "Don''t go near them: they are blood suckers and don''t like normal hunters to bother with the hunt." She warned suddenly. Qiao was speechless to hear. It turned out they were type of vampires though the concept did not belong to this world.


    "Blood suckers?" he asked. "There are some ces which are mysterious for normal hunters to venture or hunt. It is not because the monsters live there but actually humans. The humans who thinks the best method to defeat the monsters is to suck their blood and kill them. This way the monster would be dead and they would be able to absorb the true nature of strength of the blood. Thinking it would make them stronger just like monsters but it turned them insane to the point where they no more liked normal humans. So if you go near them; they would take you as an enemy." The huntress exined.


    Qiao got little interested because some of the aspects really matched with vampires. So this world also has vampires just that they were called blood suckers which was a little rude term actually.


    They should be named decently perhaps it could decrease their hatred. But it was immature idea. So he walked and stood near the dead body of the monster which he hunted recently. He did not look toward them. Slowly the movements of the monster stopped and it no more struggle to get the bugs.


    Half of the team was done and they looked around only to see the wilderness and a fresh body of the monster. The blood was seeping from the fresh big injury which tempted them to take a look. They have no interest to get the stone because they don''t need it to use as weapon, theirrge fangs were enough of a weapon to tackle the hunt.

 Chapter 152: Quest For Three Stones (3)

    Chapter 152: Quest For Three Stones (3)


    Quest For Three Stones:


    Opus;


    Blood Suckers and Qiao


    The blood suckers looked around after finishing the hunt and caught sight of the man standing near the dead body of the monster. Their mouths were tainted with the fresh blood, and their looks were messy unlike other humans and hunters. It seemed they were ignorant about the idea to look presentable or nice.


    The tattered clothing seemed gotten from some monster''s skin and wore without sense of clothing. If Qiao wanted to perfectly picture their appearance then he waspelled topare with the tribes which liked to remain in the forest for living. But because of contact with the modern society they dress up decently as for these blood suckers were concerned they have zero dressing sense in his eyes.


    Two females and five males in this team were standing and thinking where they were now. Being big team they were still looking for one more hunt but the sudden appearance of wilderness was bringing suspicion.


    "The monster is fresh, we can taste the blood but the hunter standing near it might stop us." One of them talked to the other. "He has no use of this dead monster, we can ask him to leave it for us." The youngest one among the team spoke this time. All the others looked at him. "Since when did we beg from these weaklings to leave the hunt for us?" the senior one spoke angrily.


    Qiao was observing them and their nces toward the body of the monster, he voiced loud, "I hunted this monster just now, you can take it if you wish." He brought a friendly smile on his face and waved his hand to get their attention. They heard and saw that the hunter left his ce and walked away from the monster. "What are we waiting for?" the youngest one spoke again. "We never had had the favor of a weakling before; don''t you remember?" the senior argued. "But it is a waste of fresh blood and all the adult Blood Hunters pledge to never let the fresh blood of a monster go waste." The youngest one gave a concrete reasoning in answer of the argument. They all nodded to test because the younger one was right.


    "Since you are the one to propose this; you will go first, I know these weaklings; they first show how good they are and then let go the fake brotherhood." The senior among them spoke deserted. He once faced this situation when he was younger just like this team member and believed in the brotherhood of all hunters and made a friend who was a normal hunter; one day they met a rare monster and his friend used the weapon at him instead of the monster and he was seriously injured. From then on, he vowed to never trust normal hunters and friendly smiles.


    The youngest among them walked ahead to test whether the hunter was really giving away the monster or it was his trick as he always heard from the elders about the fake brotherhood of normal hunters. Normal hunters were known as the mischievous hunters in the tribes of Blood Hunters.


    He was near the age of Qiao and personally wanted to test all those beliefs whether they were based on truth or false. He reached the carcass of the monster and then looked toward Qiao. Qiao winked and smiled to take it then he himself sat to wait for the other hunt. He intentionally created a big distance from the monster so that this team could take it easily.


    The team waited and they also reached to the monster knowing that perhaps the normal hunter was not nning anything backend. After half an hour when they were done; most of them fled like a storm and left the wilderness. They still believe that the hunter was up to something else.


    Thest one was the youngest among them; he saw them leaving without saying anything in return of the favor, as if he was confused at this moment; then followed his team and they left the wilderness without hindrance.


    Blood Hunters differ from normal hunters and humans because they imbibe the blood of the monsters; they were superior in true sense as long as it was concerned to actual and normal human qualities. Human hunters were limited to learn with time and experience while these hunters imbibe all the monstrous qualities from the body of the monster. This made them superior but they remained mysterious for others because they were vulnerable in few other ways and bear weaknesses just like monsters.


    It was all because of the way of their hunting which if brought some superiority then it also has drawbacks. Qiao saw them leaving and shook his head, "It seemed everyone can leave the wilderness except I."


    "Not true, I am also unable to find exit barrier else why would I be here?" the huntress spoke disenchanted. She witnessed what was going on and let it be, this young hunter waspletely different; his words and his action; all were umon. After the young Blood hunter left; he joined the team to ask them why they did not stop in the wilderness to say thanks for the favor.


    "It is unnecessary child." The senior spoke. "But I wanted to go back." The youngest insisted. They all stopped to hear this and looked at each other, "Perhaps you are affected by the fake kindness just like me; I would not stop you since you has grown up but keep in mind that normal hunters are not worth trustable." He spoke and waved his hand.


    The rules of their tribes never stop someone from venturing and experiencing the real world so they can only guide a little. The youngest Blood Hunter nodded and fled like the wind, he was also strong but not equal to the senior in the team. Still he was better than normal hunters, at this level none of the normal hunter can walk faster than the wind.

 Chapter 153: Quest For Three Stones (4)

    Chapter 153: Quest For Three Stones (4)


    Quest For Three Stones:


    Opus;


    Making Friends


    Qiao has taken a look at the monster which was brought by the blood suckers; there was a stones inside it but not the desired one. The only difference was that now there were two leftover carcasses of monsters.


    The huntress seemed learning how to get used to her present situation. She went again to look for the exit or try out once again so she was walking endlessly and doing all possible things to find it, for example stabbing her weapon in the air, focusing with the help of her ears to listen some sound from the outside forest.


    Qiao was now sitting and thinking about how long he have been here despite all effort he was unable to tell the time frame, nothing changed from the time he reached here. The air scattered the dry dust and he stood up excitedly thinking that another monster was about to reach there. The youngest blood sucker stopped right in front of him and smiled, "Brother; how I should return back the favor?"


    To see him; Qiao lost the excitement and shook his shoulders, "There is no need for that." If it was another monster then he has hope to get the stone but what can he ask to him in return of tiny favor which was not actually a favor in his eyes. "Oh, I thought you would mind our behavior.""No, I won''t." Qiao inly spoke and his eyes were wandering in the wilderness.


    "Brother, you look dejected. Can I render any help? Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. I am from the tribe of Blood Hunters, my name is Wuza." The blood hunter introduced himself. He did not know what problem this hunter was presently facing but he has observed the difference between the forest and this specific wilderness. "Wuza, I might have been happy but currently I am struck in this wilderness, my name is Qiao." Qiao answered looking at him. ording to the huntress this man was called blood sucker while he introduced him as the Blood Hunter which was not as rude as the term blood sucker.


    "Oh, this simple; perhaps I can help with it. Come along." He walked to leave the barrier but Qiao still left behind. He was thrown away as soon as his body touched the barrier line. Wuza got worried to see this and returned inside again. He thought that the barrier was not hindrance for him so he could bring out Qiao too but it proved wrong.


    When Qiao was thrown mercilessly, the huntress came rushing to see what was going on; she saw the blood hunter and stepped back. Wuza was not old or horrible but because he imbibe blood; his features were little mature and stiff. If he happened to see with his blood red eyes angrily then the soft heart human might fell unconscious or face heart attack.


    He was near six feet and wearing the irregr clothing which was enough to frighten the girl. "Brother I am sorry, are you hurt?" Wuza asked the hunter feeling apologetic. "Its alright." Qiao waved his hand. He cannot me the intentions of this blood hunter; he was only trying to help him.


    "I did not know that you are restrained here. What is that stopping?" he was curious because he never knew anything such like exist."


    "Someone wants to find trouble with me, nothing else but I will be able to solve it; you can return back." Qiao responded without getting angry or dejected. Now it was clear that nobody can forcefully bring him out of this barrier. He has to find the three stones at any cost.


    "I called you brother so I cannot return back without helping out my brother." He spoke resolute and Qiao was astounded to the extent to look at him seriously.


    The huntress could not believe that rumored cruel humans can be of this nature. Until now, her mother always warned her to never cross path with blood suckers but here she was standing right beside one and he was speaking as typical as a friend speak to the other.


    "It would take me long and who knows how many monsters I have to hunt to find the three stones which would let me off to this barrier so you don''t have to worry and go back. Those stones can only break this barrier so I have to wait for the monsters who bear those stones." Qiao spoke with ease and nodded.


    He was genuinely happy to meet someone of good nature but he cannot stop any passerby to help him.


    "So it would solve this way." Wuza deliberated over for some time and then stood up. "Alright, I have decided that I would bring the monsters here for you to hunt them and see whether they bear the specific stones." Wuza announced enthusiastically and rushed to get the one immediately. For him and his tribe: they never bothered with the stones so he has no clue as to which type of monster bear specific stones so he would bring monsters one by one for brother Qiao to take a look first.


    Qiao was speechless to hear and looked toward the huntress, "You remembered your words about the blood suckers?" he almost twitched his brows because ording to her; these humans no more bear human nature. "This" she was short of words too and could not refute in return.


    "Such a rude term; make sure you tell everyone that they are called Blood Hunters when you return back." Qiao reminded her and she earnestly nodded. He himself could not believe that someone was ready to harness monsters for him to hunt and search the stones but the words of the blood hunter did not carry any fake promise vibes.


    Qiao was little d that now he no more need to wait for blind time for a monster to appear; he was thinking and the dust scattered to give the indication.

 Chapter 154: Quest For Three Stones (5)

    Chapter 154: Quest For Three Stones (5)


    Quest For Three Stone (5)


    Opus;


    Mad Rush


    Wuza was true to his words; he harnessed the first monster in just few minutes and brought inside the barrier. Qiao was standing in front to go through the ordeal in true sense. He was not just doing this instead doesn''t letting the monster rampage. Most of the monsters spot a Blood Hunter; they got immediately triggered with the impending situation.


    Monsters knew that Blood Hunters greatly differ from normal hunters. They justtch on the skin and never let it go until the death of the monster which was more horrible than to face the attack of the weapons.


    "Brother Qiao, now you can attack." He signaled and Qiao leapt without thinking further. He was waiting for the monster and situation demand him to not think even a bit. Deemed by the situation; Qiao was like a sharp shooter who has nothing to do but to focus the target. It was strange at the same time because Wuza was moving around it to scare to wits end.


    Perhaps the monster lost the will to continue and then the sword fell on it; both were in much coboration and looked like a perfect scenario for hunting. "Great attack brother." Wuza praised and then again started to run madly around the monster. It was to stop the monster from any counterattack and let Qiao ready for the next attack.


    The huntress was looking at it and for some time she was unable toprehend what exactly was going on. This Blood Hunter met the young man today and he was much invested to help him; it seemed he has a magic stone with him and could easily attract people toward him andpel them to help unintentionally. She was standing because walking near the monster in the present scenario was equal to get caught in the whirlwind and fell giddy. But she was more than interested to know that if the young man really possesses that charm stone? If yes then she might be tempted to get it from him. There was still some doubt whether he really possesses or not. She started topare the time when she came here and the situation she was in back then. Despite all the hate she bore for the hunters: not a single hint of hatred appear when the young man spoke to her.


    If it was not stone of charm then how she could not abhor his presence the same way? It was definitely that charm stone. She was thinking in her head and observing the young man. She was never easy going for anyone when she left to venture the world but to be here and confined she was forced to think about it; why she was so lenient toward the young man.


    Qiao again attacked the monster and this time it fell on the ground unable to keep the madness of the Blood hunter and the sharpness of the sword of the normal hunter. "There we go." Wuza sounded triumph. Qiao was thinking something else; he looked toward the huntress and called, "Come here and take the experience points if you wish."


    His words brought her out of her thoughts and she walked forward without thinking what else to say or refute straightaway. With the two attacks Qiao sneaked at his token and he was disappointed to see that the experience points did not increase; it was an indication that this monster might not bear the desired stone.


    So it was fine if he let the huntress took the remaining experience points. She dragged her feet and reached near the monster to exchange some blows; such a waste of life to simple get the experience without running madly, getting injuries in return or face the schemes of the team members more than in hunting. For Qiao, it was simr to pampering and if he lived in this conditional ce then he would definitely start acting like pampered and spoiled hunter too.


    The monster was dead and the huntress took the charge to cut open to look for the stone. There was only one stone shining and she renounced it straightway. Qiao noticed her strange behavior and shook his shoulders. He was only focused to hunt as long as he could get the three stones.


    Now there were three bodies of the monsters and none was alive also no one bear the required stone. "Worry not, I will go and harness once again." After telling Wuza did not stop instead fled like wind. He rarely listened after making his mind; he felt the silence of the normal hunter and knew that he must be worried for his situation.


    Qiao nodded just because of the sincerity of the blood hunter else he was not interested to get the favor. The forest was now bustling with number of monster because it was evening outside and they came out to wander without any threat of hunting teams.


    Wuza was running here and there and actually choosing by instinct as to which kind of the monster can be helpful for brother Qiao. "This one no probably the ck one ish, it is not much active how could it bear a wonderful stone?" he was deciding on them by guessing. "Perhaps this could give something off helpful." He selected one and then started to circle around it in order to get its attention.


    "Ah, its not reacting to my intruding." Wuza stopped and then picked one of the broken boughs and threw toward the monster then talked some irrelevant stuff which was enough for the monster to cast a nce at him. He then made some faces at the monster and when it started running toward him; Wuza ran toward the barrierughing madly.


    Until now he only hunted with his seniors and never adhered to such methods; it was because he was afraid to offend his seniors but now he was really enjoying this way; venting out all his possible tricks which he never tested. The Blood hunters grow up faster than normal hunters so they rarely enjoy their early years with the foolish tricks or boyhood aimless wandering.

 Chapter 155: Quest For Three Stones (6)

    Chapter 155: Quest For Three Stones (6)


    Quest for the Three Stone (6)


    Opus;


    Wilderness is no more wilderness;


    What made it wilderness was the emptiness and the tranquility which was slowly fading as three dead bodiesy their lifeless and Qiao was standing much active to receive one more monster. At least this way; his hope was not shattering and his attention was on the next monster.


    Wuza appeared madly running andughing; he was such lively from his nature that normal hunter might take him as abnormal blood hunter. "Brother Qiao, be careful; this monster is already triggered." He shouted and waved his hand in the air. The monster was still behind him and Qiao also joined in. Soon they started to trail in a circle and no one knew who was running behind whom.


    It was mess of situation and at the end the monster fell with the double attack. "Brother; what about the stone?" Wuza asked expectantly and Qiao shook his head disappointed. One more monster added in but without any hope of getting any of the required stone.


    "There is no need to get dejected." He patted Qiao and Qiao nodded, "I know when there is a will; there is a way to it. I am confident that soon we will get the real monster bearing the stone. If you are tired you should rest or go back to your tribe." Qiao patted his shoulder.


    Until now he has done a good favor and Qiao was contented with it. "Hah, no I am not tired instead I am pleasantly happy about it. I never spent considerable time without the team in the forest but I am much d that I came back to see you. Those monsters are really interesting. I wish to learn more about them so I have decided that I will follow you if you don''t mind."


    He asked instead from him that he wanted to follow. Now Qiao was again speechless how he could follow him when he was a traveler of dangerous journey where the wicked hunter can anytime appear and create trouble for him; would not it harm whoever traveled with him. Thinking this he thought to refuse immediately but where was Wuza?


    Qiao was agape when he saw him again crossing the barrier. Wuza slightly moved his neck andughed, "Brother Qiao thinks too much; ording to the rules of my tribe, if a human think this much then he is bound to remain limited in his webbing of thoughts." He waved his hand and went out of the barrier.


    For a long time; Wuza kept bringing the monster by hook or by crook and ording to the real time frame the whole night passed in this struggle. There were many dead bodies in the wilderness now and it looked like this ce gone through a blood battle between monsters and humans.


    Many types of monsters and their lifeless bodies indicate the horrible nature of the hunter who hunted them. But Qiao whose sword was endlessly dripping blood was tired now and sitting to take some breath. He was a normal human who was attaining to reach the peak of level five.


    Though he was now well built and powerful but to hunt this many monsters without resting in intervals looked unrealistic. It was Wuza who always said some words of encouragement but now he was also sitting silent. He was ying all along but the severity of the situation was in front of him. He could not believe that he harnessed many monsters. It was normal for him because he was only doing a raw job but what about the normal hunter.


    He was forced to think that the young hunter was strong too. His Blood hunter tribes always told that normal hunters were less strongpared to the blood hunters but to see this young man; he has a reason to repudiate this im.


    The huntress first kept looking at the ongoing situation then she was tired and fell asleep at the far end of the wilderness where Qiao would not bring the triggered monster carelessly.


    Many times she thought to avail a chance and then search the body of the young hunter for the stone but then she was giddy to see the never ending struggle and hunting.


    Qiao put his sword on his chest and looked at the sky which was perhaps fabricated just like the wilderness. Both were unreal. He was dead tired now wanted some rest badly. Wuza saw him and came. He also did the same just that he has no sword to put on the chest. "I never saw someone consistent not even the elders of our tribes. Despite all the stiff appearance you look sad which I would not ask why you are sad but really I admire those hunters who have strong aims to follow and do not ept defeat and I wanted to be the same. I wanted to leave the boundary of my tribes and see the Hightown. I always fascinate those who became hunter kings and have ventured almost all the parts of the world."


    "You are quite ambitious then. I will also be heading toward Hightown once I am free from this barrier. If you wanted to go there you can travel along. I am from starglow Guild so I will get permission for this travel. This way you can see the Hightown and if wanted to be one of the strong hunter you can try there. I am not sure how things work in the Hightown so I might not be helpful regarding information." Qiao talked with ease.


    "I can''t go there. My elder told that Hightown does not allow blood hunters to be epted in any of the three schools of hunting." Wuza told. The blood hunters were powerfulpared to the normal hunters and it wasmon concept that if blood hunters came in power they would abuse their power just like monsters.


    So it was acimed rule that blood hunters would not be allowed toplete the quests; if they drank blood of any of the rare beast then they would be unstoppable.

 Chapter 156: Quest For Three Stones (7)

    Chapter 156: Quest For Three Stones (7)


    Quest For Three Stones (7)


    Opus;


    Bunch of hunters


    Qao was little surprised to know this fact. If the whole world was free to be hunter and learn hunting then why Blood Hunters were kept limited to their ce.


    "There are only three tribes of Blood Hunters and we are not allowed to enter in the Hightown. Well, there is a reason for that. Years ago Blood Hunters were allowed to advance like normal hunters but one of the blood hunters had had some evil ambitions in his head and tried to imbibe against the rules. It was strictly prohibited back then by the Hunter Monarch and when the crime wasmitted; the hunter was killed immediately resultingter binding restrictions for all blood hunters to never appear at Hightown." Wuza exined and sighed.


    He was told this story by one of the elder of the tribe when he insisted that he also wanted to venture Hightown and all parts of the seven continents. He pitied that forefather formitting such thing and creating troubles for the descendants but what can be done now.


    He was bound to live under the tribes and then grow old and die one day without hazarding the world to learn new things. Qiao listened and equally got shocked; it must be difficult for many young blood hunters of the tribe to not even be able to see and explore anything. If they were given chance they might be strength of the Hightown and ces where normal hunters were afraid to proffer; the blood hunters might bring harmony there or hunt the invulnerable monsters.


    "If this is the case then you will definitelye along with me. I will make sure that you advance just like normal hunters and abide all the rules set for the blood hunters." Qiao resolutely announced and this time Wuza was shocked. "Brother Qiao, they would also stop your path if you bring along a blood hunter." He warned because he did not want to create trouble for this normal hunter.


    "I have heard; it had been many years since thest Hunter Monarch disappeared and the most part of the seven continents are under threat of stronger monsters. If the Hightown still kept the restrictions for the blood hunters then the normal hunters might not be able to fight back alone against the monsters." Qiao reasoned. From all the information he collected until now; he could tell that threat was lurking everywhere.


    Even if he does not consider about the monsters then there was a human monster in the shadows waiting for the right time. He was thinking about the wicked hunter; from his tone he could easily tell his ambitions which were not as simple as to just suck the blood of some rare monster.


    Wicked hunter was definitely dreaming to rule this world in his own way which can be predicted by a sincere and honest hunter without trouble. His ambitions were more dangerous than a blood hunter. No matter what; a blood hunter can never increase the years of his life and decline like a normal human but a Hunter King has several ways to resort for increasing the life span.


    This was the weakness of the blood hunters of this world. These vampires can taste the unlimited power but because of limitations they live shorter than a normal hunter. A normal level five hunter can live two hundred years while level seven or eight can live more than three hundred years. Life span of hundred years increase with every next level after level seven and stops when the hunter decide to retire. The retirement solely depended on the end of youthful and peak years.


    For example if a hunter was able to reach on level seven at seventy years of age then he could live the next one hundred youthful years and if reached level eight in next hundred years then he could exult next two hundred years of youthfulness at the premise that he did not get any fatal injury during battle against any monster after level seven which was most of the time inevitable.


    Qiao was sure that the blood hunters were given chance they would prove helpful in maintaining the bnce of the power in this world which would dwindle greatly if an evil Hunter Monarch appeared.


    "Are you sure brother Qiao?" Wuza was looking with wide eyes. The promise was simply too much; he does admire the ambitious nature of this normal hunter but to promise such thing was really gutsy. "A real man never fears to show guts when timees." Qiao sounded firm and strong willed. He has made his mind to bring along the blood hunter for several reasons; first he was impressed from the nature of this blood hunter, second he wanted to support all those who has sincere ambitions and make a team in case the wicked hunter found a way to defeat the Hunter Kings and tried to destroy this world, third all the hunters should be given chance to prove themselves rather than to wait for the worst.


    Most of the Hunter Kings has announced that the wicked hunter got killed by some rare monster years ago and he would nevere again to destroy the present peaceful pace of the world but it was not true and only Qiao was aware of it.


    .


    Outside the wilderness; a bigger team was surrounding a strange monster. It was one of thergest in size twenty feet big and unruly. The team consisted on two huntress and four hunters, they were all level five and very enthusiastic to hunt this monster which was also level five just the bigger size and the beastly aura was advantage of this monster. This monster was caught because it was looking for a target to kill and then absorb the stone from other monster after killing it. All races of monsters have their stiptions of attaining levels and this one was among unique though apparently it looked normal but the size can definitely attract the hunters.

 Chapter 157: Quest For Three Stones (8)

    Chapter 157: Quest For Three Stones (8)


    Quest For Three Stones (8)


    Opus;


    Unwanted?


    The monster was not willing to bother them and run away because it was about to reach the peak of level five where the years of effort would bring some benefits. All the absorbed stones and the energy was residing in the body and its inborn stone would be able to settle with this energy at the peak of level five then the monster would be stronger enough to even fight with level seven hunter and defeat. This was the specification of this race.


    These monsters work hard to collect enough stones from other monsters and then appear as the unstoppable.


    This team was struggling to stop every path of retreat for this monster but the monster ran into the barrier and the team also ended up following behind.


    There was a suddenmotion in the wilderness and the huntress was disturbed by thismotion. She woke up and looked toward the chaos then toward Qiao who was equally rmed. Both Qiao and Wuza were talking and did not notice about the dust scattering. The team and the monster that suddenly saw the difference of surrounding were bbergasted just like the residents.


    "Who did this bloodshed and ughtering?" One of the team members could not keep the dazed for long. It was a threat for everyone because no one spotted Qiao or the blood hunter. It seemed some wild and strong monster ughtered these monsters ruthlessly out of whim and now was hiding to target them too. "I don''t know but if it is a hunter then he must be insane." Other sounded stunned and unable to twig the situation.


    "Should we leave?" a huntress asked. They were supposed to hunt not be the target so they cannot take risk in the condition presented in front of them. "I am not sure if the one who did this ughter is still here or left and also which part of the forest is this?" The leader finally spoke and brought two questions to consider first.


    If the monster or the hunter has already left then there was no use leaving their present hunt and run away just because of threat. And this part of the forest was also unseen before. They should at least confirm where they were at this moment. Qiao could clearly hear their conversation and shook his head. In their eyes; he was insane, what other bluntpliment he could expect from them.


    "Shall I go and tell them who is insane?" Wuza asked in low tone. "There is no need." Qiao waved his hand. He was not willing to bother them because he was resting for some time. He was truly tired. Moreover the monster and the team were at the other side of the endless numbers of dead monsters. The huntress who was at the far end stood up to hear their conversation and all their attention fixated on her.


    "What? This huntress ughtered these so many monsters?" Someone shouted dubious about the possibility of her being the one who hunted. "Shut up; how can this low level bitch hunt them all?" a huntress from the team scrutinized the girl and refuted immediately. She was in the team despite being level five then how can a level lower singlehandedly ughter; it was not a joke.


    The huntress who was disturbed by thismotion heard the other huntress badmouth about her. "Who did you call bitch? You whore." She shouted from afar. Lowa was insulted by the so-called senior level and she wanted to tear apart the huntress who called her bitch. If she was senior so be it; why should she insult her for nothing?


    "I am called Lowa you whore." She was running as if going to really do what running in her head. Qiao shook his head and stood up finally, "Lowa: is there a need to get hype for nothing?" He interrupted just to tell the team that the girl was not alone there; after him Wuza stood up. "Indeed little Lowa; you should not get angry for something petty. Of course you would not like to be called a petty too." He snickered intentionally.


    Lowa heard both and stood speechless thinking, ''Does this man need to interrupt her with his stone of charm and tone?'' but she nodded as if cannot deny Qiao and return toward him. The team who saw the huntering in view one by one was agape. So it turned out that it was not some monster but hunter to do the ughter.


    "Ah, this bitch has given up. How obedient slut?" the huntress again badmouth and Lowa could not keep it anymore. Qiao was also speechless at this remark while Wuza was asking what it stands for. "I will tell youter first stop the little girl." There was much distance already between them and Lowa might reach near the team in ignorance.


    The team was bigger and from their conversation he could tell that they would go against them in no time thinking them as the opponents. It was bound to turn this way so it could be dangerous for Lowa to reach their team. "As you wish!" Wuza spoke and fled like wind. Qiao has notprehended this level of agility and pace so it was better for Wuza to stop the girl. Wuza reached and grabbed the madly rushing girl and returned the same way. First Lowa was shocked and then traumatized. And when she opened her eyes she was brought in front of the young man.


    "Why did you do this? I would have gone to tell the whore how to badmouth." She was still fuming. She swore that she would never let go any huntress who tried to insult her just because of being senior in level.


    "If you really wanted to attack then first learn how to attack. And when to attack especially since you are not strong enough." Qiao reminded politely. Lowa gritted her teeth and shook her head away; this young man was again influencing her decision by looking in her eyes.

 Chapter 158: Quest For Three Stones (9)

    Chapter 158: Quest For Three Stones (9)


    Quest For Three Stones (9)


    Opus;


    I will Insult you differently


    Now they were fully alert. The team knew that there were some seriously strong hunters at the other side. Qiao wanted this expression to cast on them so that they remain to their ce better not bother and get some injuries in return.


    "If you are not interested then leave the ce for us." The team leader saw this situation and understood that the hunter wanted to remain neutral. Qiao sneered; "I am not supposed to leave it at my will or yours." He could not believe that this team leader was a jerk to jump in the coals. It was impossible for him to leave the barrier and he was ordering him otherwise.


    "What should I take it then?" the team leader puffed up his chest and rallied thinking that perhaps the other side wanted to openly snatch their hunt. "If you want to seek trouble then think the way you want." Qiao spoke determined. He was not actually neutral in this matter as long as someone wanted to look for him.


    "Brother Qiao: are we neutral in this hunt?" Wuza asked to elucidate the summary of ongoing talk. "Wuza; keep in mind neutral is a coward, either you are good or bad there is no way between." Qiao spoke while maintaining his stern looks.


    From his looks anyone can take him as easy target; he was young and gentle from the looks which can spoil his stiff behavior. He only needed to confirm whether the monster bears any desired stone if yes then he would not show his good side. The huntress heard and felt that perhaps the young man was only trying to maintain his image as the hunter else against a big team; what strength he could show.


    The team at the other side was now in dilemma whether to consider this hunter as the opponent since he has a really strong hunter with him. They were unable to discern the level of the other hunter who fled like wind in front of their eyes and they have not much information whether a low level hunter can wield such skill.


    Wuza was a blood hunter and not many were familiar with blood hunter tribes because they remain in dark most of the time; especially when their ancestors have faced the retribution of the respected Hunter Monarch. "No matter what; we cannot abandon our hunt for the fear of two hunters. Don''t forget we arerge in numbers." The team leader angrily voiced to tell his team to start the hunt.


    He himself would keep an eye at the opponents. Qiao was looking at the monster whether to test it or not. Then he looked toward number of dead bodies on the ground and shook his head. There was no use testing again. "I am not sure why you still silent when the desired monster is right in front." Lowa snickered. At least she cannot waste this chance to mock this young man.


    From the first appearance she knew that this monster bear Opus still she choose to wait to observe what he would decide in the end. But to see how peace-head he was; she was speechless. She wanted to use her sword against that huntress who insulted her and this young man stopped her now she would see whether after knowing this; would he still remain silent?


    "Are you sure?" Qiao suddenly jolted to hear this. He grabbed her little chin with his hand to make sure that she was not mendacious to equal some score against the huntress and using this excuse. "What do you take me as? Go and see it yourself." She shook away his hand angrily. He was so much unpredictable. Just a moment ago he was very calm and at the mention of the stone how aggressive. ''I will crush your charm stone as well you once I had a chance'' she angrily shouted in her head.


    Qiao was now looking toward the monster. The only size was unusual and nothing else. "I don''t know whether to thank them or just snatch it but is definitely going troublesome." The team was big and they have already listed him as the enemy in their minds. "It seems today I will choose to be bad." Heughed dryly.


    Wuza heard andughed as well, "Brother there is nothing bad as long as you are obliged to do for the sake of someone else." He was pointing at the fact that he was willing to follow no matter if they have to face this big team. Qiao nodded because he was doing it for someone else too. Now they were moving toward the team and the monster.


    Lowa was following behind. "You should note along." Qiao warned her. Those! The opponent all the team members were level five minimum so it can be dangerous for her. "I am not a pun for everyone to joke about, I wanted to test my sword against that whore and I would not listen you this time." She seriously red in his eyes this time to fend off the charm of the stone.


    "Alright; no need to get all-out at me; let me see if you really could revenge or not." Qiao cannot stop her all the time. He was only little concerned because she gave him enough information which was wonderful as well as helpful. He might not have known to the characteristics of the stones without her help.


    "See! They areing to us. Now it is more than of a battle between opponents or snatchers. My sword will decide whom should the hunt go?" he waved his sword to see them umping from the dead bodies of the monsters.


    Wuza wanted to clear a path for them but Qiao stopped saying that jumping would help them in boasting the strength. The huntress who insulted the girl also saw the glint in her eyes and her attention got fixed at her. It was rare for someone to show robust nature in return of amon day insult.

 Chapter 159: Quest For Three Stones (10)

    Chapter 159: Quest For Three Stones (10)


    Quest For Three Stones (10)


    Opus;


    No way giving away


    "They areing to face their deaths." Most of the team members were furious to see those three hunters ready to create trouble. The monster was already a challenge for hunting because of its unruly nature and the huge body. Half of the team was circling the monster and consecutively reacting to match with the movements. It was no way slowing down or in a mood to attack just trying to create mess and leave. This was the only priority for now.


    In such situation the most threatening aspect was to avoid the sharp movements of the monster due to the fact that monster intentionally wanted to crush them. Unfortunately it was not considered as defense mood or the attack mood of the monster but a messy way to get rid a team. Humans were humans when they face a monster they cannot keep up with the monster''s blunt movements. Specifically those moves which intend to harm the overall strength of the team and if possible then seriously injure few team members during this mess.


    The most important aspect in this situation was to keep a safe distance without letting the monster astray or runaway. And they could also see three opponentsing to snatch the hunt. It was going to be tough. One of the team members who was sharp and always ordered by team leader to make a first attack was ready because the team leader gestured him to not fazed by the situation and attack the monster. They have to tackle both situations cleverly and masterly. The man nodded and jumped to attack the monster and in return was thrown away by the monster in next sh.


    This was the reason why the rampage mood of the monster was considered more troublesome than the attack mood or defense mood. No one can predict how the monster was going to throw away and in what capacity the hunter would face the injury. It all depended on the sh of hit and the strength behind which cannot be calcted beforehand. The team member hit against the ground and his backbone was cracked. He was level five but unlucky at this moment. Couple with the huge size of the monster and his bad timing he faced this cruel oue.


    Being in the wilderness they have zero advantage; forest can be helpful to properly polish their moves against the monster and then attack, here they can only rely of luck. Two more hunters came in front to injure the legs of the monster in order to cripple first to stop it from madly moving here and there. "We are going to use trap and need more hunters." The one who was preparing the trap asked to the other.


    The others joined; only team leader was left to stop theing hunters and the huntress who was batting her eyes at the rude girl. The most proficient hunter ran around the monster to set the trap. The trap was made of the skin of level five monster whose defense was acimed and the skin was reflected tough to pierce through. They ran carefully not to get caught and trampled. Only the hind legs were set as target for now because getting all four legs was impossible.


    "I was waiting for you bitch." The huntress shouted and angrily leapt toward Lowa; while the team leader red the two hunters standing in front of him. They seemed not in hurry to attack and the team leader was thinking whom he should attack first. "You should not have chosen to trouble this once." He gritted his teeth. "There was no choice! Believe me" Qiao answered with t tone.


    The team leader shook his head and attacked. "Brother said: neutral is coward either I am good or bad there is no way between." Wuza hurriedly came amid and fend off the attack. He was really enthused with this and wanted to tell every enemy that he was not coward a bit. The team leader faced a sudden bolt and lost the bnce. The blood hunter used his fastest pace and the level five weapon was molded like a toy in his hand. He looked at the weapon and threw away fuming, "I f* the bad."


    Blood hunter got angry and pped the team leader, "Mind your words; I am the good one." Qiao shook his head at this. This was he did not anticipate from Wuza. He was really amazing in terms of reaction. The team leader wanted to cry at this but he cannot help with it. "Who are you both?" he was forced to ask defenselessly. "I need this monster." Qiao simply sounded as if asking his good friend to leave a bite of pizza for him.


    Lowa on the other hand took out a small dagger which was prepared by her mother in case she wanted to get rid someone bully. There was a glint of evilness in her eyes because it was an underhanded means for her. The huntress was only focusing on her weapon while she was going to use the special dagger. Lowa dodged the attack in a way that huntress was unable to understand whether her attack hurt the girl seriously then suddenly a danger pierced her thigh.


    Before she she couldprehend the situation; Lowa created a distance bringing an evil smile on her lips. "Now take a lesson and never trigger my anger again." She waved the dagger in front of her and the huntress fell; though she wanted to call her again bitch but could not say. The dagger was powerful weapon for a level five huntress to bear with it. It turned out a fatal injury and she lost a level with this attack.


    She was ring her but could not do anything else. She swore toe back and then see this bitch how to show evil side properly. Qiao casted a nce when the huntress fell beached to the ground. Before he could see through the dagger; Lowa hide it immediately foolishlyughing. He nodded and then returned to the team leader. "You might not be able to hunt this monster with the present condition of your team."

 Chapter 160: Quest For Three Stones (11)

    Chapter 160: Quest For Three Stones (11)


    Quest For Three Stones (11)


    Opus;


    Loss your team or decide other way


    The team leader saw the huntress unable to face the girl and shook his head. He could not believe that a little girl was heavy to deal for the learned huntress. The other hunter was already some weirdo who was talking as if he was doing everything for the sake of good. He then turned to see how the remaining team members were confronting the monster.


    One of them was put t on the ground and waiting for help. Rests of them were trying to set the trap. "Let''s see who will get it." The team leader waved his hand and stepped aside. He was going to help his team to get most of it and see what these two can get at the end. Wuza was amazed at this decision of the hunter. He looked toward Qiao and he shrugged his shoulders.


    In his eyes it was good decision as long as he has no underhanded motif. Lowa saw them agreeing and stood at some distance; she was not going to take part in this. Those hunting the monster were busy right now. The trap was set and then all of them started to pull it to throw the monster on the ground.


    It was difficult but not impossible. The team was dragging their feet against and using all strength. Qiao gestured Wuza to help them and he himself went to put an attack at the vital part of the monster. Wuza followed his gesture and joined them. Until now the monster was not ready to budge an inch but as soon as he joined them; the monster staggered. It was a sign that his presence meant much. The team members saw the team leader confused whether he patched with the other team.


    Twenty feet was much distance for Qiao with a single tap of the feet and he could only reach halfway of the monster. As soon as the sword stabbed in the skin, the monster lost the bnce and fell with an extreme thudding voice. Barely the team rushed back to avoid the huge body fell on them. The repercussion resounded under the barrier and then the team leader noticed the real difference of this ce and the forest outside. "Hell, this is damned ce. Who did trigger such stone?" He looked toward both strange hunters and felt a chill run down his bones. One of them speaks as if he was not afraid of anything and the other act out of whim. The girl was still mysterious.


    Now he was clear that these three would definitely snatch the hunt. Why he let them to hunt because he was sure that they would be as helpless as his team but to see the change in the current situation. He was regretting on his decision but what else he was supposed to do. The monster fell on the ground and hunters leapt with all types of weapons. Qiao was only observing now where he could find the stone. Wasting energy on injuring the monster can be done by others.


    Many weapon stabbed in the big body and the monster started struggling again. It waved the front legs and the one who was only focusing on to attack was thrown away. The others jumped around like flies and again came for another attack. This triggered the monster and those absorbed stone''s energy which was residing inside the body started to emit out. These stones have various types of armors hidden inside. The one who first faced the energy of the stones instantly burned away. The others started mad run to avoid the lighting from the monster.


    The monster intentionally used this energy of the special stone to let the other decide whether they still wanted to bother or go back. When the other hunters saw this; they got frightened. Qiao clearly saw the source of the energy; it was right in the belly part. Very critical ces to stab the sword because four huge and strong legs were protecting the belly three of the hunters were seriously injured from this team and the leader was agog to think anything. The armor energy was strong because the monster decided to get these hunters at any cost.


    "Now this is something great." Wuza was the one and only excited to see the seeping energy. When he hunted with his elders; he never happened to see such a sight because the blood hunters directlytch to imbibe the blood which was disadvantage for the monsters and they were left defenseless from the very beginning. "It is indeed distinctive from other monsters." Qiao was also amazed. Whenever he met a new monster; he alwaysmended the unique characteristics and natural armors and it also make him think what more wonders were waiting in the world of hunting.


    "But it is dangerous too. Be careful everyone." He forced every word for all of them whoever was under the range of the attack. "Everyone listen to this hunter." The team leader who has thrown his sword because it was molded and was useless now spoke to see how the young hunter was avoiding the attacks of the monster. Monster would attack every potential hunter who it take as threat and kill at best when it originates for the attack mood leaving not a single threat forter. For this certain monster; it was not easy to sacrifice the energy of the stones which it gathered after much toil but to be left at the mercy of these hunters was not wise choice so it was ready after much deliberation to detriment a little part of the stowing.


    Qiao was avoiding sessfully until now from the attacks and trying his best to reach his aimed position without getting hurt least. His first priority was to get the stone then see if this monster will die too. In his previous experience as soon as he got the stone; the monster lost life. As for this one; he was yet to test it; if this one also died then he couldprehend that the monsters were nothing without these stones and can no more persist alive after dropping stone.

 Chapter 161: Quest For Three Stones (12)

    Chapter 161: Quest For Three Stones (12)


    Quest for Three Stones (12)


    Opus;


    First Stone is in hands


    Most of them were running or rushing where they could avoid the uing threat of light. Now it was different from the previous one in color. This means the monster used up the natural source of the energy of the specific stone and chose the second one. The team leader was also among those who were dodging it by leaping like monkey. Qiao was worried that if this went on the monster might waste the real stone too.


    He has to get it by any means. He knew that Wuza can easily escape from the direct attack so he did not need to take instructions from him. It means he could focus only at the monster. His eyes were fixed at the belly part; the monster was able to stand up again during this struggle and cut the trap with the teeth. Those only dodging were in greater danger. They started to rush here and there desperately looking for tactic to escape. No one was trying to attack in return presently.


    The team leader saw the young hunter waiting for a chance to attack; it brought some sense of hazardparing his present moves and the moves of this young hunter. He was not actually behaving like team leader much less to attack and avail the chance first while the young man was about to take the fortuitous attack opportunity in the middle of the chaos. ''How can I let you take it with ease?'' he thought in his head and then kept setting his eyes at all the moves of the young hunter.


    Qiao did not know that the team leader was keeping eyes at him; he was ready to jump and then attack. It was one of the rare opportunities at this moment when the monster haspletely gone on rampage. In this certain situation; the monster would only care for those who were acting frightened or scared to kill them. Mostly it was best time to get rid the hunters when they lost their formation and coborationpletely. It was best time for Qiao to leap and attack; the team leader leapt also taking his second weapon in his hand. The word which was supposed to hit the lower part of the stomach shed with another weapon. Qiao instantaneously red to see the one who stopped him in the middle of the attack, "How was it?" the team leader sneered. "You think you can get benefit from the situation?"


    Qiao forced the sword toward the ground when he felt that the team leader was forcing it toward him. "If you had not taken any action; I might have been surprised rest assured I knew you would not lose it simply." Qiao side smiled. "You are not the only one to think this way; and I am sure you are not thest one to resort to such means." He pushed the team leader aside.


    Qiao moved forward without wasting a moment and punched at the stomach of the leader then again punched without letting him chance to counterattack. The punches were falling like rain and the team leader unable to stand up and think a way. This was the most important aspect of fighting with equally stronger person; never give a chance to enemy to collect senses, Qiao learned this crude method when he used to see some wrestling matches.


    And he could see that this method was workable for most of situations. He kept punching until the team leader could no more stands up or try to bring up his sword. When he was done his job; he looked around to see whether there was anyone else keeping eyes at him, good thing there was no one. For who had been seeing those brutal punches falling on the team leader moved his eyes away to avoid the sweeping nce of the young hunter.


    Since no one was ambitious against this hunt; Qiao was free to get the stone. The sharp sword pierced the skin and a stone fell right there. The appearance matched with the one Lowa mentioned. He picked t and jumped in hurry to leave the range; he was sure that now that the stone was no more inside the monster, it would fell on ground. But it did not happen. The others who were running saw this gulped their breaths. The stomach was cut open and the monster was yet to fell; it no more count much because the young hunter has already taken the stone.


    The leftover hunters from the started to retreat and the monster who was suddenly attacked turned to see who was the audacious to take the source stone. This stone was called Source stone and this specific race of the monsters bears it; they don''t develop armor stones instead Source Stones which could absorb the energy of other stones and then use them as living source for attack and defense.


    What Qiao was expecting did not happen. He waited for the monster to fell on the ground instead the monster was looking for who did rob off the stone. Only those monsters that have merged their stones with their body would die immediately after the stone was taken and this monster has yet to reach that particr stage. He sighed to see the monster still alive but before he could do anything the monster found the target. It was none other than Qiao.


    All others were at ease when the monster ran toward the young hunter. They could not get the spoil but they were interested to see some entertainment where a monster and the target would go against each other slightly in a different way. The monster wanted back the stone while the sharp hunter wanted to keep it. Qiao was actually not expecting this to happen; the monster was supposed to fall dead but it turned out that the monster would not let him go easily.


    The huge body was rushing toward Qiao and he was running. If he had had enough time; he might have prepared for it but to be bad he was unable to bacsh or attack in this situation. The open injury of the monster was seeping fountain of blood and his pace was slowing down. The injury was deeply done and this won''t let the monster run for long and Qiao was intact from any injury; the only advantage he has this moment.


    Wuza saw this and ran to help brother Qiao. "Don''t you want to taste some blood?" Qiao voiced and the blood hunter nodded, ''why not since the treat was running around; it was not bad to take some sips''. Wuza can easily match with the pace of the monster and he jumped totch on it. The already dwindling strength of the monster came to halt when the blood hunter took initiative. Within few minutes its pace became dull and finally gave in. The hunters were still some rational after the mess of hunt hurriedly gathered all the injured team members to leave the barrier.


    They were agape that there was no way to leave this barrier but heard the supple voice, "Take the body of the monster and you can leave the wilderness." Lowa sounded very calm. The way the young man got the stone was enough to blow her senses; no more polite talk to the enemies and no more serene actions but sharp and brutal. The monster bearing this stone though almost dead but still it could leave the barrier if some hunters drag its body. This way ruined team would be able to leave and take away the huge body of the monster; there were already many dead bodies for concern and increasing the beauty of the wilderness.


    Qiao heard and asked, "Why don''t you leave with them too?" Since all could use the body of the monster to leave the barrier this huntress could also avail this chance. "I know you are not dumb but acting." The huntress gritted her teeth and Qiao side smiled. Lowa has seriously injured one of the huntresses to take revenge for the insult; she would definitely stop and get the members of the team to capture the girl. "I was only testing whether you have guts to really face all of them." Qiao sounded calm but he was actually pointing the fact that she should not act irrational in times. She was stumped by his words and turned her face away.


    Qiao opened his fist and the several colors of the stone shone brilliantly. He finally got one of the stone, now only two were remaining to get rid the restriction of the cursed hunter. Wuza wiped his lips after he saw the defeated team leaving with the dead monster. It was better that they immediately decided to leave because after some time the energy would fade and disperse from the body of the monster which was residing inside it from so long.

 Chapter 162: Quest For Three Stones (13)

    Chapter 162: Quest For Three Stones (13)


    Quest For Three Stones (13)


    Zunal;


    All those monsters which he hunted in the hope to get the desired stone brought not a single experience point in returnpared to this one. At least Qiao could feel satiate with the development and it was no more stagnant at the previous points. Moreover he got one of the stones; two more to go. He put it under the sleeve and then sat on the ground to take some breaths. He was fighting from an unknown amount of time and currently has no idea about the time frame just could only guess to confirm as to how tired and exhausted he was presently.


    The destroyed team left and the wilderness resumed the silence. "Brother I am excited about the adventures ahead; it must broaden about the continents and how the things work when coborating with normal hunters." Wuza expressed how the time he spent here was useful for him. "I am sure you will be able to reset some of the rules for the three tribes of the blood hunters and make a way for them in the Hightown in the future." Qiao patted his shoulder. Wuza has clearly potential to cooperate in any team of normal hunters and strengthen the overall force of the team. He believed that if all the teams started to add at least one blood hunter with the set rules then the teams would less likely to face high damages or a total wipe out in the serious situations.


    Most of the teams in many ces of hunting face such situation and it was the core reason for half of the sses to streak outpletely before reaching the level eighth or ninth. And this was also the rudimentary cause for lesser number of Hunter Kings especially those who were freshly attained to this level and could maintain the bnce of the power. Of course there was no use of retired Hunter Kings; they cannot go on risky and dangerous missions.


    Only young Hunter Kings could endeavor and defeat the rare type of monsters with their risk taking nature and the chances of sess if they experiment with setting new-fangled standard in the hunting and only fresh blood could tryout perils. "Believing people so easily is a mistake most of the time." Lowa interrupted the blood hunter and stared the young hunter; a clear gesture that she did not believe this hunter yet.


    "In my hometown; not believing anyone is said to be called a disease. Now finally I saw someone inflicted with this disease." Qiao carefree spoke as if not talking to the huntress. Lowa choked on her nails which she was trying to bite to set them little in shape. "Who are you arbitrating?" She might have pounced if she was not worried about the blood hunter siding with this young hunter nevertheless it did not mean that she would let it go.


    "I cannot express my opinion on this. I never heard about it." Wuza shook his shoulders. First he was feeling strange vibes as if two people were fighting without weapons but if it were to be fight between two blood hunters they might have taken bite of each other to express whether they were angry or happy. He was simply trying to learn what was going on and started observing both. "There is another disease called nail biting and people often get seriously sick with it." Qiao did not answer instead rebutted with another remark.


    Well, he knew that here the concept of germs does not exist and nail biting cannot point as the ailment still he was focusing at the cold war which this huntress started first. Lowa was stumped again though she only wanted to bring her nail in good shape but definitely her method seemed crude. Her cute face instantly turned dark because of the way this young hunter was trying to tell that she has no manners. "People should mind their own business else I won''t care their charm anymore and tell them to not bother with the poisonous tongue." She clomped her feet on the ground and stood up to go away from both hunters. One was constantly throwing poisonous words and the other perceived like he was too much invested in this conversation. "If I say that you were fighting a verbal war then it would not be perfect assumption and I can''t imagine that both of you have a deep grudge so I am little worried what it could be." Wuza murmured to himself.


    He did not speak between their verbal war only observed and he was sure to reach on some conclusion soon but the huntress left or epted defeat. "Brother Qiao, Lowa seemed afraid of you but I don''t know why." He finally reached at the conclusion though it was not helpful in understanding the real tension. "I don''t think she is, she did not even care to injure a level higher huntress. Who could say that she is afraid of anything? Probably she is batting eyes at something I myself don''t. I only felt it when she was sneaking toward me." Qiao shook his shoulders.


    He was not clear so he cannot tell what it was. "Is the nail biting really a disease?" Wuza asked again. If this was true then his whole three blood tribes were in difficult situation. Almost all the blood hunters shear off their nails with their teeth. "This actually not a disease however it does not look agreeable or decent." Qiao exined. "Oh, now I understood what was it?" Wuza nodded his head as he has found the real form of corpus scale only if he knew what the monster was called corpus scale.


    He seemed to understand the reason why the huntress was so reluctant to give face in the retort of conversation. "Brother, girls are the same whether they are blood huntress or normal huntress. They don''t understand the simple logic of a man." Wuza patted the shoulder of the Qiao and nodded his head as if an elder was trying to teach the younger child. Qiao somewhat got confused; he could not get what this blood hunter was implying. "What logic?" he asked and in answer wuza only nodded his head, "I can understand I can understand." Qiao saw the expressions of the blood hunter however he still could not grasp the situation because it was not easy to read over the normal expressions of a blood hunter, only if Wuza smiled or talked the thing openly then it could be cleared but he seemed to take it as a secret with him.


    "I wonder how the Zunal stone would end up in my hands." Since Qiao cannot predict what was going on in the head of this blood hunter he simply assumed that he must be trying toprehend about the difference between blood hunter tribes and the normal teams. "I would rest for some time because blood hunters don''t actually put that much effort every day. They simply concern about hunt when they are hungry or thirsty. Brother should also take some pause." Wuza need some repose. Though blood hunters were powerful but they also have their limits. Qiao has no concern with the time but it actually has been three days that he was hunting without rest and with him Wuza was also vigorous to bring the monsters one by one.


    Three days without rest meant a lot for a normal hunter. Qiao was simply pushing himself to limits. He looked at the number of monster''s dead bodies and felt that he was also tired. With this his nerves finally gave in and he positioned on the bare ground with ease thinking that he should rest for some time. This was because he got one of the stone and it was a sign that he should keep the hopes high about the other two stones.


    The huntress who was pretending as if sleeping at some distance opened her eyes when she was sure that the young hunter was in deep sleep. She was waiting to check about her suspicion and get the stone of charm. The stone was charm would be much helpful for her in many ways; first of all the evil hunters would not think about her badly only get charmed in a way that brings lot of reticent and cagey esteem for someone. This way she no more need to be worried about bad hunters and keep her journey going without much ado and focus on her level up. She wanted to be stronger than her mother and it was the promise she made with her when leaving the safe ce. Coupled with her information about most of the things about hunting and level up she could run her journey smoothly if she was not surrounded by some evil eyes.


    She limbered like a cat toward Qiao in order not to alert him. Removing her hair lock from her face she was almost near him.

 Chapter 163: Quest For Three Stones (14)

    Chapter 163: Quest For Three Stones (14)


    Quest For Three Stones (14)


    Zunal;


    Qiao was yet to sleep in deep slumber when he felt someone around. First he thought that perhaps another uninvited monster was ready to appear but then the aura was very soft to be concerned a beastly one. He kept his eyes close intentionally; it was better to get robbed once instead living in ignorance, thinking this he let the onee close. He wanted to know which one of the two was bearing bad intentions against him. Lowa brought her hand closer to his chest and carefully probed the upper fleece; there was nothing, then he hand slipped inside the second fleece.


    The stone of charm was said to ce at near the heart for better effects and she was also searching it around the chest. For few moments it was fine but when she shamelessly started to touch his bare chest; Qiao opened his eyes ring seriously. His strong grip held her wrist and moved a bit making her fell on the ground, "What were you doing?" his solemn voice resounded in her ears and Lowa was scared to open her eyes despite her wrist being hurt by him.


    Wuza was all the time seeing the development but when it turned a somewhat awkward situation; he voiced from the distance, "I am sure miss Lowa was not up to something bad." Qiao blinked because the tone was actually teasing. "If she is not up to something bad then why she bothered to search my fleece; she was definitely trying to rob the stone of Opus." Qiao sounded clear head about her intentions. And it was quite clear from her actions too so he has no doubt about it.


    "Brother; she does not seems interested in the stone but men''s logic." Saying this Wuza turned his back at them. His tone was still the same and it was enough to jolt Lowa from her senses. She understood the meaning behind this tone; this blood hunter was taking her someone who was trying to intimate with the hunter. "Shut your wild imaginations you blood sucker." She was literally fuming now. To think that her actions wouldpletely destroy her image in front of them; she was slightly trembling. If she could; she might have pounced like a monster and tear apart this blood hunter, it was the peak of her anger at this moment and Qiao felt how angry she was if not him holding her wrist forcefully Lowa might really have leapt toward the blood hunter.


    From her reaction; anyone could tell she was not the type of girl to seduce just to get benefits from stronger hunters. Then why she was doing weird actions; now it was clear that she was trying to rob off his stone of Opus.


    "You were doing it to rob me off my Opus stone?" Qiao seriously asked. If she was really up to robbing then he would not go her easily. "Who need your Opus?" Lowa turned her head away furiously.


    "Let go off me." she was struggling to set free her wrist and Qiao grabbed it more firmly. "I won''t until you tell your purpose. You are hiding something, tell me what is it?" He shook her arm and it almost staggered her whole being. "You are talking to a girl; learn first how to behave." this time her tone turned feeble.


    She might have cried if Qiao was slightly moved by her shaking stature but he was only forcing her to tell the truth. Qiao heard and finally loosened his grip from her wrist. "Why you wanted to rob opus?" he took deep breath and asked calmly this time. "I said I was not looking for opus." Lowa lowered her head and spoke firmly. She was regretting the time she chose to search his fleece. Now it made her standing like a criminal.


    "Then what is it you were looking for?" Qiao shook his head and sat on the ground near her. ''The huntress was slowly getting nasty or it was him who was unable toprehend the situation'' he was in dilemma and thinking the reason behind it.


    It was true that he was tired and wanted rest badly perhaps this was the reason that he was stern at some simple situation. "I was searching for the stone of charm." Lowa kept her head lowered and spoke little hesitating. For this stone she dared toe close a hunter to this extent and in return she was being suspected as bad girl. "What use you have for this charm stone other than forming influence on others while it can be more beneficial for me. If you want to trade it then I am willing to exchange with equal amount of stones." She exined in one go.


    Qiao was speechless; since when did he possess such stone? "I don''t know what is stone of charm and I don''t possess it seriously." Qiao raised his hands up and sincerely spoke. Until now Wuza also came near to listen their conversation and mediate if needed. "You are mistaken." Qiao sighed. "You are clearly emanating the aura of charm; this means you possess the stone of charm." Lowa her finger at him firmly as if she was hundred percent sure of her perception. And knew that this hunter was trying to hide the fact from her.


    Qiao thought about all the possible stones which he collected from various monsters and then asked. "Tell any of the specifications of the stone of charm." he cannot be clear unless she tell some characteristics of the stone. "This stone must be of level five peak monster with a green dot inside the crystal stone." Lowa exined how the stone looks like.


    "Ah, I have none of such stone and you have to believe my words if not then I cannot do anything about it." Qiao shook his head. He does not possess such a stone until now. Lowa was scrutinizing him from the very moment and his words do not carry any vibe which could be called as ingenious. Lowa heard and fell in thoughts whether to believe him or not. There was no way that he should hide from her especially when she has proposed a better price. There was another reason; why would he hide it from her if he really possess the stone, he might have shown it at least for once after her constantly insisting. The hunter has nothing to fear from her so there was close to zero chance that he was worried to expose it.


    "It might be the charm of brother Qiao; miss think it once." Wuza finally found a chance to speak up his fabulous idea. This idea which was lingering in his head from the very beginning. Qiao and Lowa looked toward blood hunter agape. They were were blinking as if they were not expecting such a thing. "Wuza, we are hunters of monsters so we should not wander our thoughts unnecessarily else those thoughts would definitely hinder our hunting." Qiao sounded as if preaching some values.


    "I am sorry: It was my mistake to think that you possess a stone of charm." Lowa was still feeling the aura because she was unable to go against his words despite the fact that she needed the stone badly. But the words of blood hunter were resounding in her head now. She might have shook away those words but what else can there be an exnation for this? She was forced to sneak toward the young hunter.


    He was extremely handsome of all the hunters she has seen until now. He was quite different in nature too which if she consider without any discrimination then he has quite agreeable nature with strong rules to follow. Who does follow rules in the world of hunting monsters and killing beast, close to none? Until now she has witnessed much to form a general idea about the hunting world.


    All those who promised to venture on this path have dreams to reach the rank of Hunter King and they could trample all kinds of mouth spoken rules with ease. This was the normal concept and here this young hunter let her grab experience points after injuring a monster just because she was here. Lowa shook her thoughts away because she was not supposed to think about his charm; she was venturing to be stronger and if possible be Hunter King. There was a normal concept that a woman cannot reach the rank and it was true that none of the huntress reached this rank inst ten centuries.


    The reasons can differ but it was truth.


    Lowa walked away and sat on the ground, disappointment was pasted on her face. ''It seems I have to cross the pools of blood to reach Hightown'' her resolute voice was evident that she no more want to find the so-called stone of charm. What benefit it could provide her if she herself was weak willed.

 Chapter 164: Quest For Three Stones (15)

    Chapter 164: Quest For Three Stones (15)


    Quest For Three Stones (15)


    Zunal;


    After the matter was resolved; for a long time no one came to disturb the tranquility of the wilderness, same went with the residents. Qiao was deep in slumber; it was better for him to rx his nerves. Wuza did not close his eyes because he knew one of the hunters was in deep sleep and he should not do the same instead keep a look out at the development if any of the monsters appears suddenly.


    He was also little dumbstruck because he was taking ''the men''s logic in a wrong direction and it turned out that both brother Qiao and the huntress were oblivious to such intentions, thankfully they did not mind his words'' thinking this he moved a bit. He imbibed the blood of a monster not long ago and currently his eyes were closing on its own. The blood hunters as soon as quench their thirst chose to return back to their hidden abodes for some time because the blood brings temporary siesta in them and they cannot survive if they face some enemy in this situation though it was only limited to the young blood hunters. The elders have their ways to ovee this weakness with the advancement.


    But the young hunters have to face this weakness until they reach a certain age. Wuza was keeping his eyes wide opened despite the effects ying on his senses. The reason why his elder let him explore the hunting world because blood hunters were bound to let their young ones freely crams and chose their path. It would be miraculous adventure if the Hightown really epted him in any of the Guild or the hunting school. Though he cannot learn the same way however he would not let this chance diminish.


    ''How many decades have gone since any of his elders visited the Hightown; almost three generations of the blood hunters were unable to cherish the hunting same way as the normal hunters do. Normal hunters can explore all parts of the seven continents yet the Blood Hunters were limited to the three tribes and specific part of the continent. It resulted whole three generations to die naturally without getting high levels and appreciating few enhanced decades of life span. Compared to the normal hunters still blood huntersck the enhanced years but it can be said that if someone was supposed to die at the normal human age and after advancing aplishes by adding three or four decades further in the life span then it was not bad choice either.


    ''Moreover it was not just affluence of increasing life span; it was the matter of making name for ones'' race. Blood hunter''s race might wipe out from the face of the world without clearing the stains of betrayal from their name and Wuza does not want this to happen. He wanted to vim at every extent to clear this guilt. Only brother Qiao was ready to stand along with him; he must avail this opportunity and stand strong at the rules. Though it was not easy to shun away the temptation to imbibe the blood of a rare beast but because it was rule set by the Hightown he would not contravene it'' all these thoughts were running in his head and keeping his eyes open.


    Lowa was sleeping before thest monster and the team appeared so she was not much bushed to fell asleep immediately. She was unable to understand whether she was still serene after the encounter with the young hunter and how boldly she was searching his fleece. The way he reacted despite her awkward questioning fortunately saved her from further shame. If it was someone else he might have taken this incident as an opportunity to bully her. She tried to sneak again toward him but there were few bodies of the dead monsters which did not let her sneak properly.


    After deliberating at her peculiar actions; Lowa was forced to held her chin and ask, "What are you doing now? She was really behaving weird and soon might be scolding herself for nothing but then fell asleep reminding herself about the promise. Her aim was to be Hunter King of this century and there was long way ahead.


    Outside the forest; everything was silent. There was not much activity. The monsters seemed resting too and the teams were sparse right now. After some time; constantly fighting and vowing to not fell asleep still Wuza fell in slumber. He could no more push himself to keep awake. It did not bring any change to the wilderness only the residents were now resting.


    Half of the team members which left after thest hunt were not in good condition and wherever they moved brought some sense of danger. All of the team members were strong enough to face any monster residing in this forest still they ended up in miserable condition so most of them who witnessed their condition stopped to ask what happened and who killed the big monster.


    Team leader was representing a perfect picture of brutality and he was the first to speak, "There is a barrier created by some powerful stone. A team of three scumbags is confined in it and we ended up there. They not only snatched our hunt also brutally treated."


    The huntress who lost a whole level was also looking miserable. She was unable to speak anything. The way that low level huntress attacked her and made her think that she was vulnerable while actually left a fatal injury to let her die'' it was gruesome to remember.


    The random team could see one of the man was unable to move by himself. Though team leader tried to heal him but his healing stone lost the effectiveness and he has to go back to get one for healing this team member.


    The two teams who were listening their ranting nodded, they pitied the situation of this team and someone asked, "Where did you find that barrier?" they were quite curious about those brutal hunters. If they could meet with such hunters then they might be able to brawl with them and measure their own strength.


    "Near the rock of left hill from the straight direction." Another injured hunter pointed to tell the route from where they appear outside the forest. "Alright, thanks and we''ll see those hunters how much they could endure from us." One of the team immediately got ready to reach the ce and wait for them to appear.


    They were surprised to hear that such three hunters exist in this forest who were shameless to the point to brawl with another team and brought them to this condition. There was hidden motif of this team. They wanted to know what kind of stone was used in creating such a barrier and how much they could rob from them. If they were such good in hunting then they must be having number of stones with them.


    The teams split and only one of them went to check on the barrier. The second team who did not show interest in following actually thought to wait by hiding around the premises. They first wanted to take a look at the situation. If it was more than they could handle then they would just retreat silently.


    They did not know that entering the barrier was not easy and then leaving it was way impossible unless the monster could drag them out willingly. The team which was half destroyed reached to their destination and took all means to heal the wounded. The huntress has found the profound grudge and cannot forget it. She was healed in few hours because her injury paid the full price by a level.


    Now her only aim was to kill that bitch who attacked her viciously. If a huntress wanted to settle some grudge then she would gather like-minded huntresses and make her own team to chase the target. This huntress has same ns from now on. Level five was called first stage in hunting and most of the hunters were warned from their Guilds to never bear a fatal wound at this stage. It would leave someplex hindrance for the further level up. There were only two critical stages; the first one appear at level five where as the second stage appear at the peak of level seven. It was called critical time for a hunter and considered as determining factor and major influence in the increasing life span.


    Facing a critical injury at this level might harm the sequence of the body improvement and the experience point''s token would face a drawback. It was sometimes irreparable for the body to wipe out the damagepletely with the time. The huntress has strong reason to form a grudge against the girl and chase her. She never saw someone fearlessly attacking to a senior and leaving fatal injury; she was sure that if this girl was let loose she would be stronger and a headache for other huntresses.

 Chapter 165: Quest For Three Stones (16)

    Chapter 165: Quest For Three Stones (16)


    Quest For Three Stones (16)


    Zunal;


    Another day without hunt?


    A whole day passed without much ado. It was enough time for Qiao to rest properly and woke up. The wilderness was screaming near its best to get these residentse back for work which was en route for hunt the monster. The first one to get active among them was again blood hunter. "Wake up brother! I am going to dowel monsters in the queue." Wuza announced and Qiao jumped to stand up in hurry. This means another wave of monsters was ready to barge in.


    Previously Qiao took it as challenge and now he was like ''let''s do it'' not much difference. Lowa heard and came toward them in hurry, "There are already much dead bodies stinking here and you nning to pile up additional wave?" she was rubbing her nose because the smell was slowly increasing with the time. "What else we can do to harness the monsters since brother cannot leave it yet." Wuza scrutinized the huntress. He was polite before because he has some gesture that the girl was interested in his brother; now that he knew that the girl has some other ns he cannot bother with her the same politeness.


    "You can be more rational rather than a wild; just select the monsters which are not usually seen in the open or they differ from normal monsters." Lowa waved her hand in the air proficiently. She seemed to very well cognizant of the things these two have no clue about. Wuza scrutinized her from head to toe and shook his head, "Don''t try to appear as all knowing expert. We blood hunters never give it a second thought once we find the target; only a normal hunter need to fish out the right monster lest they end up waning out from the face of the world."


    He made faces in front of her like a hunter who does not care anything. Her words definitely grab the attention of the young hunter who was silently standing, if the blood hunter came with another wave of the monster then the space would cramp; though it looked like spreading and vast but it was actually not. With the number of monsters; it was clear how the space of this barrier was small. It was not good sign if more dead bodies piled here. The normal breathing would mix up with the blood stink of the monsters.


    That would be awful to live here. And he currently cannot predict how long he needs to wait and hunt for the desired stones. "Though I don''t like your haughty interpretation of the situation but still it is considerate if the amount does not high up further. I cannot leave this barrier and possibly you cannot too so there is only one option that Wuza would harness the monsters but because he has no familiarity with the monsters; it is entirely inconvenient for him to search the right one. If you have any other opinions then go ahead and share with us." His solemn voice was void of any lexes where one could tell whether he was worried or rx.


    Lowa was agape how calmly this young hunter poured the entire obligation at her. She was giving out valuable information just because she wanted to save herself from any disaster. "I know nothing you heard?" the huntress crossed her arms at her chest and turned her head away. How she was supposed to hint without looking at the monster; there was lot of things her mother mentioned to her but the knowledge was not organized in her head. It was because initially she shook off half of the words her mother kept repeating for the reason that she was tired of it.


    Lowa always thought that when she would appear in the real world of hunting; eventually every secret would disclose itself but it was not the same she portrayed in her head. The whole kit and caboodle was a mess in front of her and there was nothing than to regret. "Since you cannot tell then stand at the far end in order not to be caught inside the battle." Qiao gestured her to move away; as soon as Wuza would leave he would appear with a monster and Qiao does not want this huntress to get harmed anyway. The monster can be of any nature or strength and in urgent situation they might not be so efficient to observe how to tackle it. "I don''t mind, see?" Lowa walked away from them and then Wuza left to bring the monster.


    Qiao was waiting for the monster to appear patiently. Mostly Wuza did not need this much time to harness a monster and it made Qiao little worried. Those teams waiting outside when saw someone appear; they got curious and one of the team started to chase Wuza, no matter how fast they could rush to capture him still they could not reach near him much less to capture. He seemed faster than the air. Wuza was not facing any trouble running away from them, the only problem was that it took much time and he could not get a monster too.


    Those all-inclusive potential monsters dispersed to see the rushing hunter which was not good. It resulted in wasting much time and effort for nothing. Wuza thought to return back in the barrier; hopefully they cannot chase inside the barrier. When he entered empty handed; Qiao was looking like if the monster was right behind. The way Wuza entered inside the barrier was normal the way he entered when harnessing a monster so it was normal for him to believe that the monster was right behind.


    "Brother I could not get a monster because a team of hunters kept chasing me for no end." Wuza was puffing and unable toplete his stretch in one go. Qiao thought for few moments and nodded, "It seemed the team which left before sent someone to find trouble for us. There is no way than to wait until they leave disappointed." Qiao patted his shoulder. Blood hunter did hisplete effort and he was contented with his behavior.


    Lowa was eavesdropping and heard what kind of situation this blood hunter faced outside the barrier. Now it was clear that the huntress whom she did injure must be waiting for her to take revenge. Before she was pretending that she does not care about the hunt; thinking about the possibility she dragged her feet to reach both. If she remained against the pile of monsters then how she could attain experience points and without experience points she should forget about the level up and with present level she cannot imagine what would happen to her outside of this barrier.


    Lowa could remember the time she was dragged here by the monster severely injured. The same situation would be waiting for her in the near future again, thinking this she talked, "Do they have ulterior motives against us?" Her tone was secretive and she seemed concerned. Both were forced to look at her. Wuza was most amazed at her changed behavior suddenly; as for Qiao he could take it as natural instinct of a human to think about the safety first. "What else you can expect after injuring someone badly." Wuza spoke first. Three of them almost yed with their team and they looked devastated when they left the barrier.


    "How long can I bear the insults of those bullies? Do you have that patience?" she asked instead of answering sounding outright. "Well, I don''t know." Wuza scratched his head and shook. He did not know the limits of his patience so he might not be able to answer her urately. "Tell me how fierce they were or how they were reacting about your run?" Qiao asked concerning what ambitions they have against them. If it was only revenge then they might not be waiting for long and leave and there was something else behind it then they might be willing to invest much time in it. For example it could the temptation of the stone. "They were amazed at my reaction at the right time and during chase they were talking about dividing the spoils." All those words which he heard were rted to these two things and despite running madly he still could heard them. Qiao nodded to hear, "So they are after spoils which they think that we have collected in abundance perhaps" Qiao was yet toplete his sentence when he felt the gush of air from behind.


    It was not just the gush of air instead a monster shedding off the resonance of unknown form. It was more than simr to the vibration type of echo. The echo forced the human body in it and almost dragged straightaway. Lowa and Wuza were sitting side ways so they were not in the range of the echo. Qiao was dragged at the other side of the barrier.

 Chapter 166: Quest For Three Stones (17)

    Chapter 166: Quest For Three Stones (17)


    Quest For Three Stones (17)


    Zunal;


    The team outside the barrier was tired after long chase yet the hunter still escaped from them. They were mad at this and thought to bring trouble for the hunters inside it; carefully selected sharp monster which was tough for a normal team to handle for hunt, they triggered it and then ruse toward the en route supposed barrier. They knew the characteristics of the monster and intentionally awakened from the slumber. This unique monster was residing under the rocky hill and the team brought it out just to create trouble for others. They themselves left the forest by now and were sure about the plight of the hunters by now.


    The monster would have really carried distress for them all but the other side of the barrier was a different trap set by the wicked hunter. Since the monster was running blindly; it took one of the hunter along and ended up at the other side of the barrier. It was entirely different part of this continent and probably none of the tribes living at the first part of the forest had had been there ever. The hunter kings called it Phantasm Land and no one ever tried to venture it until now except few who were adventurous.


    It was no doubt that they were bold enough to venture there for the sake of dare but it was also truth that few of them got lost in the phantasm because of the hallucination characteristics of this ce. This monster dragged Qiao in the phantasm and it waspletely different from the wilderness. When Qiao got some courage to bring out his sword; the sight in front of him was weirdly changed. Perhaps the monster lost him or he lost the monster; or none of the option was feasible.


    There were skyscrapers where he was standing currently; it was the same advanced world from where he was dragged in the different world. He was dumbstruck blinking his eyes several times; it was unbelievable however all those things he witnessed in the world nothing seemed impossible now. The road where he was standing gave the impression of endless path. It waspletely odd because he could not hear or see people in surrounding. If he was really in his advanced world then ording to it; the cities never sleep even at night rather this ce seemed haunted.


    There was nothing except the silence; he walked toward a building to check whether there was someone he could ask about or investigate. The building was all empty; there was no one at the reception, not even some voices of any visitor. It was strange as well as weird. At least a human should appear to let him know where exactly he was presently. When he was inside the building; he heard some noises outside and hurriedly came at the exit to see, the echo sent him flying because he was not expecting the monster instead of human to wee him.


    The attack of the monster resulted Qiao crashing against the reception. The monster again disappeared as if it was not there before. Qiao stood up to see where the monster ran away however after much struggle he was still standing without a hint of the situation. It was more than strange that the monster which dragged him here was appearing and disappearing. How could it possible to simply blink an eye and change the real time and location unless he was mistaken. But what was the missing concept? He was standing in the middle of the big buildings and the monster suddenly attacked out of somewhere.


    Either the skyscrapers changed their location and transported to the world where he was confined or the monsters transported to the advanced world still where the humans were? This means there was something amiss in this concept. Both possibilities were entirely hrious to believe and out of the option for Qiao to consider it, thenes the monster; where exactly it disappeared? Suppose he does not believe then what else he could think or any other option to trace the surrounding. He took a deep breath and twitched his brows. If these skyscrapers cannot answer then what about the ground; it would definitely tell something.


    He tapped his feet on the ground and surprisingly it did not make sound like one tapping on the concrete road instead it felt soft milled ground and grass. Now he looked toward the skyscrapers stunned; this was all illusion? He was thunderstruck at this revtion. What a bad day to end up in such a situation where he was ready to believe that he somehow returned back to his advanced world, how feverish he got for few moments? Heughed thinking this, it turned out an illusion.


    Now he was no more in the illusion anymore but to look for the monster in this meanie deception could be troublesome. Qiao focused his senses to listen any voice of Wuza or the huntress but he could not. This means he has to wreak his brains to get out of this illusion. Thinking that perhaps standing at the same ce would not bring any good to him; Qiao started walking in hope to listen any sound made by the monster or some other human. For some time it remained the same and monster also did not show up. It was nervy to walk aimlessly.


    After some time when he was bored; few aggressive monsters started to appear from the near skyscraper and they were running toward Qiao. He felt that his heart came in his mouth to see this sight out of the blue. Until now he was ustomed with the silence as well as no one attacking so when number of monsters suddenly appeared, he ran madly to save himself first. He cannot make another illusion that the monsters were not rung toward him, letting himself believe it meant that he no more loved his life nheless it was not true and it never could be a truth; he still loved his life much despite all the dangers he has to go through further.


    If he stopped caring his life then how on earth he was supposed to save himself and his young one. The monsters were groaning which added to the fear and they were like formed a deep grudge against him to not spare any part of his body if they surrounded. Coming into this strange world; it was the first ever that he felt his throat was parched with dryness and he was not supposed to slow down either.


    When he thought that he could no more keep it going and he was reaching to his limits; the monsters disappeared suddenly. Qiao felt the silence and tripped on the ground while trying to look behind. From the pace and the impact, he almost rolled on the ground too far. When he saw that there was no one behind; he was speechless at his own condition. Where did the monsters suddenly disappear? He was sitting on the ground shaking his head. All these weird things were directed to him and he was clueless what to do.


    The previous monster did not appear again and that pack of monster''s was nowhere. Qiao pinched himself to believe that he was serene and conscious. He took his sword in his hand and furiously charged at something invisible then swayed his sword in the empty air and surprisingly heard groaning of a monster. ''Did the sword met the monster?'' he asked absentmindedly. The monster which dragged Qiao here was also lost in the Phantasma.


    Only those monsters live in this Phantasm were familiar how to get through but those which do not belong here were helpless equally. His sword showed a path and the monster saw the hunter who caused it to end up in this worrisome ce.


    The monster spotted the hunter and furiously charged at him. Qiao finally met the real attack again but when he was about tond the sword on the monster, it disappeared and instead there was a human under the tip of the sword. Qiao barely stopped and stepped back with the worry. The human was none other the gym guy whom he always wanted to revenge but never happen such a day came where he could return back some kicks at his butt.


    But why he was here out of the blue? And why under the tip of his sword? If he was a littlete then the sword might have pierced through the skull. "Stand up you fool." Qiao gestured him. He was not nning to kill him but the gym guy faded while walking away from him. He did not speak anything but groaned like a monster. Qiao saw this and firmly gripped his sword. It was no more simple things going around and he was not in some easy situation, he was clear about it and little worried. The situation was getting tense with the time.

 Chapter 167: Quest For Three Stones (18)

    Chapter 167: Quest For Three Stones (18)


    Quest For Three Stones (18)


    Zunal;


    Phantasm


    The buildings, concrete road and the silence; nothing changed. Qiao was slowly getting used to with weird urrences and he was also ready in case some monster tries to ambush. It the things were part of his consciousness which this phantasm borrowed and trying to ying fool with his eyes. It was natural for this ce to capture the actual weaknesses of the hunters and then bring it to alive in front of the human and make him believe what was not real. Qiao was in the same situation just like the three hunter Kings who were also lost here and yet to understand their plight.


    Qiao was from the advanced world where he was familiar with huge buildings and carpet roads so the phantasm showed him exactly the same ce which he has in his head. Then the people he most feared and always wanted to revenge for example the gym guy who always bullied Qiao and he has some bad memories too. The phantasm was using those memories for him to lose the pathpletely. This was the same which happens most of the hunters who end up here.


    But there was a slight difference; when hunters usually see their blood lust enemies under the tip of their swords, they never think twice to stop in the middle instead they attack with the same strength which was actually not good in terms to leave this ce or find the path. So naturally they fell in the hidden depths of the phantasm until they make some good decision and tear off some of the dark covers of the delirium. Since Qiao has strong self-control; he would not directly kill the gym guy instead he would only kick his butt when he found the chance.


    It was because his father taught him a rule for life before death. And this rule always gave him strength to temper his self-control as well as fight with the circumstances. Whenever he was in difficult situation he followed it and came out from the distress in the end. That was true the delirium uses the weaknesses against the hunter and it was hard for a hunter to control when the enemy was right under the hands and the hunter could take revenge pretty hardly. It was up to hunter how he would react in the real time opportunity.


    Whether he forward straight and revenge harder than he was supposed or he would stop and think why he should kill when the other human never went that far in reality. This delirium read the consciousness of the hunter actually and then decides in what way it further can harm or test the consciousness to betray at least. When the hunter passes through all three tests then it would be forced to send out the hunter without hurting but if at any test the hunter lost to decide the right option then the phantasm would knit more cruel around the consciousness.


    This same happened with the three hunter kings and they were pushed in the covers of the phantasm now after a long struggle they were at the same test where Qiao was standing. When Qiao thought that he was still in some forest and the monsters were expected from everywhere then bunch of monsters came running toward him which was nothing but a gust of wind. But because the three hunter kings and the normal hunter was at the same test; it would be troublesome for all of them unless they learn how to ovee this trial.


    Everything was possible; this phantasm could make them enemies of each other or present them in front of each other in a precarious situation where they would definitely lost again. The trap of the phantasm was multifaceted and horrible. At present Qiao has no hint whether there was someone else in this ce or not. The hunter king felt that another wave of monsters was on his way when he was standing with close eyes to sense his surroundings. He was quite powerful yet this phantasm forced him to act like a normal lower level hunter else it was wielding the weapon furiously before.


    This hunter king used the most imposing stones against the imaginary monsters and his long lost enemies which proved just an illusion in the end. These stones have the power to control the enemy in no time yet they were unworkable here because the intentions of the hunter king were not relevant to the type of enemy. Itsmands were useless because the stones never met the target instead it proved only the shadows of consciousness. It was one of the hardest skills to temper the consciousness of the hunters. They were humans and have weaknesses. But to be a Hunter Monarch every hunter king has to learn how to defy the shadows of the consciousness.


    There were many hunter kings who have not yet tempered consciousness and sometimes lost against particr rare monsters with the certain characteristics. It was out of question that they could ever stand up as hunter monarch if they have such terrible w. It was one of the three ws which cannot be ignored if one wanted to reach Hunter Monarch rank, thest rank in hunting world and it was empty from the previous two thousand years because no one appeared as strong to im this rank.


    Qiao felt the gush of wind only for the reason that the hunter king was much near and he also sensed someone using a weapon. Qiao thought perhaps the monster was near. His sword shed with a sword and a human fell in his feet, the hunter king dodged at right time and looked toward who did attack. He was slight amazed that his illusion brought a hunter in front of him but this time it was holding a weapon and it actually shed with his sword. It startedughing thinking that the shadow of the hunter would disappear while Qiao was inpletely different situation.


    The gym guy with a sword was in front of him and when the sword did not really harmed, it started mocking. It was the sameugh which he used to do when he used to kick Qiao and seeing that he was helpless mocked or make fun of his situation. Qiao shed eyes several times. It was another problem; howe the gym guy again appeared and this time with a sword. He could ignore the deceitfulugh though. All since he has seen thisugh several hundred times that it no more make him furious or mad at him.


    Then subsequently he has to show some moves of his sword if the illusion was in a mood to fight back. For Qiao; there was no doubt any more that the thingsing in front of him most of them were his illusion. He was university student and has clear concepts about how the human brain works. It was part of his consciousness that he has an enemy in his previous world and he has thought to kick at least once that gym guy when he return but he would make sure that he don''t die with his single kick.


    As for now; there was no harm in checking the sword strength since there was visible sound of two weapons shing. "Stand up bro; let''s have fun with our weapons." He sounded very casual. The gym guy stood up and furiously looked at him. "You low-key; howe you call me brother." The hunter king saw his enemy talking bullshit against him and attacked. He was mocking his situation and the hunter king was unable to bear it because he has clear awareness how strong he was yet this enemy was mocking him.


    Qiao was only bothering to use his sword and after two shes of the weapon; his enemy disappeared again. The hunter king lost the track of the hunter and looked around. He again appeared at his back and this time he controlled his anger. He was little aware that as soon as he would act irrational; the shadows would not remain longer. Qiao could not see that the hunter king was at his back and hunter king has chance to stab this sword in his blood lust enemy once for all but he stopped himself.


    He was not willing again to lose instead he wanted to talk with him. Only with a favorable clue he could leave this phantasm and if making his enemy his friend was the only choice then he would try it out. He stepped ahead to get his attention and Qiao felt that the gym guy was about to sneak attack. He hurriedly turned around swaying the sword and it almost reached the neck. Things were not as simple as they seemed. Another hunter king thought that someone was about to kill his older brother right in front of his eyes. It was Qiao who was using sword.

 Chapter 168: Quest For Three Stones (19)

    Chapter 168: Quest For Three Stones (19)


    Quest For Three Stones (19)


    Zunal;


    Fishy things are maddening


    The hunter king was standing straight; there was not a single expression on his face as if he was victim and the hunter who was keeping tip of his sword at his neck was the enemy of both hunter kings. It was Qiao. Qiao was pointing his sword at the neck of the hunter who appeared from behind and Qiao thought that he was trying to sneak attack. It was normal for him to react this way at the thought of ambush and the hunter king who was silent and not pointing his sword in answer was also seceding at the tip of the present situation.


    But the hunter king who was in the illusion that his loved one was about to get killed leapt with the sword. He cannot see and ignore this easily; his daughter was in front of the enemy which has grudges against the hunter king, how he can let his daughter face the cruelty at the hands of his enemy. He was a loving father and aspiring to be Hunter Monarch to save his family from all dangers but what was the use of bing stronger when the family was no more and got killed in front of his eyes at the hands of his enemies.


    Qiao was waiting for the attack but the hunter did not use the sword a bit which was more confusing for him. If this hunter meant to ambush or sneak attack why he was acting neutral all of sudden? Qiao might have stepped ahead to touch with his hand to confirm whether it was another illusion or it was real hunter? But it was hunting world and the hunters of upper levels have unpredictable weapons to begin with which can result a very different picture all of a sudden.


    The hunter king did not wait to act with the sword instead hemanded his stone to control the situation; the stone kaput a blinding light and Qiao was smashed directly, his sword fell near him and the hunter disappeared next instant. The hunter who was standing silent in return of the pointed sword was amazed that the other illusion did not attack which was looking like a clue. If the shadow had had attacked then he could take it as another illusion but because it was equally stunned so there was a hint for the hunter king.


    Not everyone can understand this hint only those who were rationally struggling to get out of this Phantasm would learn with the time or after making some decisions. So this hunter king got to know that there was another hunter in this phantasm who was equally serene and think before attack just like him. Now he was more than ever curious to meet that shadow illusion. He was sure that if the both find each other and work together then they could get rid the useless deliriums. However it was pity that the next instant the hunter disappeared he could tell that the other hunter faced some real attack but he cannot do anything for him.


    They were separated now and have to wait. Qiao was lost on the other hand; something horrible shed against him and he fell, the stone could only spawn the firstmand because the attack wasmanded under the phantasm. If it was somewhere else then it must have been impossible for a low level hunter to breath further. The stones gotten from the level six or up were used in attacking as weapons; these stones spawn themands of the hunters of upper levels and control the situation just like a weapon.


    Qiao shook his head; it was exhausting, whatever thing bust must be viinous, he was forced to think because it gave him sudden bolt which he was not ready for. He was unable to decide what option he should believe. There were two options in his head for this urrence. First that the hunter who was standing surprisingly silent was able to put a sneak attack without moving his sword or hand which was weird for him. The second option was that there was someone else in the phantasm as for this specific hunter he seemed studying the situation before act.


    The one who attacked overwhelmed by the situation present in front of him was regretting now. He lost both shadow illusion despite the fact that he found it after a long time. He was gritting his teeth because of his nature to act ridiculous and upromising, he lost the chance. He shouted his lungs out, "It could have been a chance for me to leave this cursed ce if I was not acting foolish again." He was almost pulling his hair with frustration. It had been many days since he got lost in this phantasm and this cursed ce was not willing to let him go either.


    Qiao was alone again; taking deep breaths he sat on the ground to check whether he was injured or not. The bastion of the attack was not longsting still he could feel the force behind it. Though at reaching level five ha has gained much forte and stronghold on his physique and it enhanced his overall appearance along with the normal skills which a hunter possess; in fact two of his skills were better than others and it was a good sign for someone who want it all.


    Qiao cannot bother at the normal achievements and feel contented. He needed all the best to battle with the worst. For him if he was weak then there was no chance to stand in front of the wicked hunter better give his best and be strongest than the stronger hunter king of this world then he could rest assured that the battle would go on equal terms. And everything depends of thest battle with the wicked hunter whether he would be able to kill the hunter and get rid the curse or he would defeat Qiao and then both Qiao and his younger one would meet the ruthless death.


    It was all up to his grit how far he could survive and how strong he could be in the little to no time. After examining he heaved a sigh of relief, the impact was strong nheless his present body could withstand it. It was good sign as well as bad; good that his body was able to endure, bad that there were more hunters confined in this phantasm. Being learned he was sure that it would not be any good for them too.


    When he was sitting that it was all illusion and the real hunter might never show; the ground he was sitting currently shook and the buildings started to copse. The nearest building which was a huge skyscraper was the first one to copse,rge amounts of jam started to fell around him. Qiao was speechless because it was no more illusion, the concrete that fell over his feet almost made him yell out loud. "Bullshit illusion, ah it is damn real" he was running around to avoid the jam in real time now.


    Only this skyscraper was currently copsing and it when he felt that the jam could bury him alive inside hence he ran to save his life. Keeping going with the thing of illusion was foolish in this situation when he could feel the concrete hitting him but he was shocked howe the buildings suddenly have the sense of reality in them. He was thinking about to search the shadow illusion and this happened. It seemed he cannot search with his own will instead with the will of phantasm. The building was still copsing and he reached the far end to avoid.


    He was puffing because the fear of losing life was the biggest fear in all terms and it could easily panic anyone much less a guy who was normal citizen just two and a half month ago in the advance world. He was curious as to what happened suddenly and the illusion turned realistic. Soon he saw that many people were crying for help from the broken windows of the building. There were many who almost got crushed inside the jam while running for life. People seemed normal humans not the hunters with weapon hanging at their backs.


    All the screams for help and the scene going in front of him was panicking. For a normal human; it must have be horrible for Qiao and he could have lost the nerves at this sight but because of tempered his nerves by ughtering number of monsters until now so the bloody sight was bearable for him. Now he was thinking whether to run toward the building and safe few humans whom he could render some help or stay away from the copsing building? He was at the tether ends what to decide. Qiao was about to freak out what to decide when he saw that the people started jumping from the building.

 Chapter 169: Quest For Three Stones (20)

    Chapter 169: Quest For Three Stones (20)


    Quest For Three Stones (20)


    Zunal;


    Phantasm taking revenge;


    When Qiao thought that he could go along with his serenity and make right decision to get out of the Phantasm was the time this Phantasm got offended. He was oblivious about the intellect level of this Phantasm and sure enough his self-assurance was the reason which triggered and challenged the Phantasm for the very first time. Qiao was the only one who had had courage to offend the Phantasm until now without him being knowing anything that he actually angered the delirium.


    Since it was triggered so it would not go easy with this specific hunter who was quite confident earlier to think that he could leave it by himself soon. Whoever ends up in the Phantasm can only leave it at the will of the Phantasm rather than his own intellect; if he has intellect then the Phantasm would make sure to destroy it. This means the level of difficulty would increase hundred percent for anyone who was confident in anyway. And Qiao was unaware that this ce can mind his confidence. So the present situation came into being; all the things going on here was a series of mistakes which resulted in another round of tough level.


    The Phantasm has decided to break the confidence in pieces hence Qiao cannot do anything against it. After all it was the matter of the arrogance of the intellectual Phantasm; not a small matter indeed. As soon as the difficulty level increased; the things which were normal for hunter to see and understand turned realistic. It did not means that Qiao was transported to the real world instead the Phantasm essed the hidden fears covered under the depths of his consciousness. This time his conscious was under the threat.


    In normal times the Phantasm only y with the well-known weaknesses of a hunter; currently it has gone too far to ess the consciousness and the things which were only illusion before turned concrete. This was the reason that Qiao felt pain when the broken part of the building fell on his feet. His consciousness was being stolen by the Phantasm and used against him. Also why this specific sight was presented in front of him because it was one of the sight which he witnessed with his own eyes and fortunately returned alive. Now the same sight was being presented in front of him for weakening his consciousness and serenity.


    It was natural for him to get panic at such situation. The people were crying for help and when they started jumping from the broken windows; it got more tense. Qiao remembered that previously when he tried to go near the building; a huge part of the jam fell and blocked his path then he was almost near to death when he was rescued. Now he has two choices whether tomit the same mistake or stay away from this mess. Choice because he cannot render any help when the building was copsing; he would be considered another person crying for help if he went near.


    He has some agility in his movement but he has yet to reach its next level where the skill acutely can be considered helpful. He cannot just present his forte physique to endure the broken blocks of the building then get buried along with them rather than be of any help for the people. "Just close your eyes Qiao; you are not that strong keep in mind..." he reminded himself. The consciousness would definitely force him to got for help or give excuses ming that he was heartless to stand aside so it was better to just close eyes and try to control the panic state which was not good sign for him as hunter.


    "It is impossible for me to reach the real world and it is also questionable how on Earth the things changed this much. It is only a trap, a trap so powerful that I am taking it real. Those screams are not real even the people are illusion. Don''t believe it." He kept repeating these words so that his consciousness could not me him as heartless. He knew in this situation; a normal human thinks emotionally rather than serene.


    Emotions were easy to jerk the consciousness and make believe that the decision was insane or inhumane. For all the ongoing things; Qiao has to keep a hard control on his emotions rather than going all out. It was not coward but his consciousness could me that it was coward act to not do anything for the people in grave danger. But it was also unwise to act otherwise. He was under the pressure of the situation currently and trying best to get out of it.


    The Phantasm can only increase the screams of the people or it could turn the situation more tense depending on the reaction of the hunter. Qiao was fighting with his consciousness.


    ...


    The hunter Kings were still in the ce and wandering to find the possible exit. This ce was at the far end of the continent and divided in several hundred entry points or exits. Every time a hunter suddenly reach the other ce means that an exit or entry point changed it location to transport the hunter. A monster which died at the hands of of few Hunter Kings shredded his stone before death and threw it in the depths of this ce.


    The Hunter Kings returned after killing the monster but the leftover stone which was at the infinity level of the intellect started to cover up the personal territory slowly and now it was at the highest possible grade to posses the real consciousness but still it was stone which brooded the intellect of a monster with the time and learned how to create personal territory. This way none of the diggers could find the stone and get it for their own sake or for the trading.


    Diggers were the kind of hunters who like to collect stones shredded by the monsters in all types of ces and all seven continents. It happened that few level seven or eight retired hunters make a team and venture the suspected ces where they could get the stones. Since they happened to be senior hunter so they had had quite a knowledge about most of the ces in all seven continents. They were called diggers and originally don''t hunt unless the monster came looking for them.


    Being in a team they could defeat a monster even if they don''t kill it; they could at least get the stone for trade. These stones have much value and used as weapon by the stronger hunters. The way lower level hunters collect spoils to buy the best weapon; the same way higher level hunters trade with the mature stones when they wanted to go on a mission.


    Diggers were real threat for a stone which was shredded by a monster. Normally a mature stone can live own separately but as soon as the diggers get it; they trade with powerful hunters and the powerful hunter temper them with their blood to get the loyalty of the stone. Most of the stones were unwilling but being stones they have fewer choices else the hunter might smash them into smithereens in anger. And this could be the end of a lifespan of the poor stone. So the specific stone was able to hide from the diggers and be able to create its own territory before the diggers were able to get to know about it; it built it''s own Phantasm which was the characteristic of the dead monster.


    Now this conscious and intellectual Phantasm cannot let the diggers find out the exact location of the stone no matter how much they have fully tempered their brains to fight back the power of the Phantasm. Qiao cannot bother about the hidden secrets of the Phantasm unless he was challenged. His path was simple and in as long as the things remain simple and in. If he was to trigger then he would walk to the end of the world to find the dragon ball.


    It solely depends on his mood whether he was willing to let it go or ready to go along that far. He did not know that the Phantasm was trying to worsen his situation or ying with his consciousness even his hidden secrets were being essed which can really trigger his anger once known.


    Slowly the screams were dying and the copsing building turned into mess on the ground. When Qiao opened his eyes to confirm that the crisis was over; he was met with another surprise. The people were who were crying for help were no more only the broken and destroyed parts of the building.


    Now he understood that he was still under the influence of shadow delirium. He looked at his feet which was hit and injured. It no more looked affected by anything. "I am lenient until now." he gritted his teeth.

 Chapter 170: Quest For Three Stones (21)

    Chapter 170: Quest For Three Stones (21)


    Quest For Three Stones (21)


    Zunal;


    Stolen Consciousness


    The infinity level of the stone was higher than one could imagine. One needed a strong will to go against its control and get rid the shadows of illusion. Qiao was currently encircled under the far-reaching rheostat; and he was not alone in this delirium. As for the capability of the stone; it was yet to reach the state of Requiem. This state can be called as the perfect state a stone could reach in stability, power and control. Since it was rted with the inner demons of a hunter and it could directly attack the brain capacity then it was bound to harm the intellect of the normal hunters.


    There were two reasons as to why this stone widespread the area of control and the personal territory. First it wanted to scare the diggers or anyone who wanted to harm the stone; second the stone wanted to reach thest and powerful state called Requiem. For this it has to let the hunters trapped inside the phantasm and it slowly immerse away their consciousness. It was type of pige of this phantasm and the longer hunters remained inside the delirium; the further it would swallow the consciousness.


    It was not that Phantasm was greedy; only it would take the right amount of consciousness and then kick away the hunter leaving him unaware as to what exactly happened with his intellect level. The biggest and worst damage in result of this which the hunter would face that if he reached the hunter king level he would not be able to master two skills which were necessary to reach the hunter monarch level. Without hunter knowing it, the phantasm takes away the stratums of the consciousness. The phantasm was deadlier yet silent.


    It was necessary for the phantasm to do this hideous job because after all it cannot keep the same state despite the chances to advance in strength. Still the delirium was picky to choose the target; others could just leave with fighting simple illusion thing. The phantasm would not bother to stop them for long but one of the hunter king and one normal low level hunter has stable consciousness hidden under the stratums of the brain and it was unwilling to let them go early. Few were excessively dumb to understand anything and then remain struck inside the delirium though delirium always wished them to leave early.


    After a long time; this phantasm met two really stronger opponents. As for rest of two it was going to use them as the click bait or carrot for rabbits; it was unclear who would be rabbit and which of them would be carrot in the end. It was harder to find geniuses as well as real opponents. The phantasm would make sure that both suffer and then the stratums of the consciousness can be stolen with ease. Though it would not be that easy but still it was one out of thousand chances where hunters such like Qiao end up inside the delirium.


    This stone can only cultivate through the consciousness of the living beings; almost all the stones which were shredded by the strongest monster bear the intellect and consciousness just like the monster; depending the level of the monster. It was pity that the hunters nowadays less focus to temper the consciousness. If the consciousness also attain levels along with the physical levels then it was hardest to reach the stratums of the brain and much like challenge for any stone which was hiding in hope to trap the targets.


    Qiao was proving exact stubborn target for the stone to immerse. All those illusions were meant to weaken his own control on his consciousness. Thest one was pretty hard yet Qiao was able to stand it up despite the panic state; fortunately it was not longsting and he was able to recover. If he happened to be the normal human with no attainment in the level up then he might have been gone half a hysterical and agitated.


    Even if anyone having the level simr to his; it might have spiked his normal senses. The stone was much powerful. Just that Qiao once came to know that the ce he was surrounded, bear the characteristics of the illusion; he got cautious. But it was no more a simple illusion thing for him; the things changed into realistic for his consciousness which means he could get hurt anywhere especially in the scenario that there were other hunters confined in this ce. "I might not be able to differentiate between reality and illusion in these circumstances? I have to be more careful and search the other hunter." Qiao sustained the ongoing struggle and muttered. He was speaking truth and the phantasm has clear notion of his actions.


    As long as he was able to fend off the strikes and incursions of this delirium he was safe and also his consciousness was under his control. The phantasm had worked on his twice to break in the consciousness and tear off the stratums of the brain which were like the bodyguards of the consciousness yet it failed bitterly. It was due to the reason that Qiao has long abandoned the nature of rush and impatience ever since he was sent to this unknown ce. Impatience would only worsen the ongoing struggle henceforward would not bring any good in the end. So there was no use in rushing for things which needed some time to get on track.


    He knew that longer he remained trapped inside this delirium; his level up would dy too but he cannot ruin everything at this level where he was supposed to be careful than ever. The phantasm was silent for now; there were no more monsters running toward Qiao or more buildings copsing. He has standing in the middle of the carpeted road and the only development which was visible even for a blind that everything was king and the green molds were appearing everywhere whether it be the buildings; it seemed that the things were growing old or dissolute.


    Qiao heaved a sigh, finally there were signs that the delirium wasing for another illusion. He put his sword in his backpack and stood straight to look around; until now his hunting sleeve which was bought ording to the demands of his hunting method remained intact from any big impairment, he bought it expensive on the promise that it was stronger to even bear the attack of a sword without getting damage in return. He was looking like lone survivor who was ready for bloodshed anytime again.


    The development in the surrounding was get going and the greenery almost grew four feet for him to worry whether the greenery were turn into big boughs and then surround him leaving not a single strand of his hair to escape? It happened one of theic which hetely read. The unknown enemy covered himself in the green forte and then confined whoever he thought his enemy.


    .


    The two lost hunter kings were facing each other and no one could tell what was going in their heads whether they were taking each other an enemy or just ring for the sake of ring. Both were unsure if it was illusion or there was someone in real in front of them. It was normal for them to think this way after facing many illusions and one of them even felt some spasms in the head so he was at the verge to copse much less to determine either fight the enemy or let it go. "You, my friend not the every strand of grass growing on the ground happened to be enemy; what do you say?" the hunter kings thought to ask a question to confirm what he should do.


    The other hunter remained silent and then suddenly the sword came into action, one of them was in the illusion while the other was trying to agreement so one of them was kicked out of the phantasm considering that he no more has the grit to continue or wreak the consciousness to understand anything. For delirium the hunter king was useless to keep him confound. This hunter was little tricky; he just let himself feel unsteady, this way the mind would not force him to search the path for exit and he would be saved from rigid illusions.


    His trick worked very well and finally his observation proved right. The more he struggled against the illusion; the deliriumes up with harder traps. But it was not easy unless he has the stone and some information about this phantasm. He was fortunate that right after three days of getting trapped, he was able to get rid the cursed ce. As for others; they could just work with their brains or give it was not his headache. He returned to the Hightown and reported that two of the hunter kings were still inside the delirium.

 Chapter 171: Quest For Three Stones (22)

    Chapter 171: Quest For Three Stones (22)


    Quest For Three Stones (22)


    Zunal;


    Leaf city or trap


    The greenery usually calm the stretch nerves but here Qiao could feel the ringing bells of threat. Who would not get impulses to see the sudden changes. It was just that he can only bat his eyes cautiously at the development and wait what wasing up next. The ce which was actually bizzare to look at; now it turned an all leaf city, there were leaves all at his feet and real pathway was nowhere. At least he couldn''t see it yet. There were leaf all around the building leaving only some transparent windows to make believe that the building still exist.


    Soon the wind started to blow and the green leaves which were part of some unknown boughs started to storm around. Bundles of them were moving along the wind while the possible bridge, a winding road, a small cottage which appeared when the wind started to blow and some other fascinations came into being slowly. It must have been nice view for a person who was tired of carpeted roads, concrete aodations and sswork buildings yet Qiao was looking at them suspiciously, just like an elephant who was hungry and served greenery as meal in the middle of the deserted ce out of nowhere.


    No doubt the presence of a cottage and the whole setting was bit off nevertheless it was all illusion created to betray him so he cannot bother himself to get distracted unless he has a reason for it. The wind was still blowing and the leaf city was giving off the signs of piece and susceptibility. "I wonder where the monster is that dragged me here?" he put a face of tiredness and asked to himself. The monster was the real viin for him not this ce full of illusions. If he could find it and hunt then he could think a way to take the monster along and leave.


    It was what he witnessed under the barrier so he thought that he could perhaps use the same method to reach back the barrier. He was quite right and the monster has the capability to drag him again out of this ce but the question was whether this Phantasm would allow both to end up in front of each other? Of course not; why would it let the target runaway? And Qiao was presently the target. "Shall I go and take a look at the cottage?" he probed while deciding to move.


    He cannot stand still and wait for the things to proceed in front rather he would take a look at the changes in the ce. Since the infinity level stone was quite powerful it has theplete control on its territory, the whole ce under the influence can change at the will of the stone and the ground could also open itself to transpire the changes. It was the second level of control which was notmon in most of infinity level stones or these stones were under the control of the beasts so they have less influence at the will.


    It was unknown; just like hunter swank about their own horns to express how powerful they were, the same way the infinity level stones swagger if they have their territory. It was called demonstration of power. So the present make over was done by the strong stone to show how mighty it was. Well, it was haughty disy but not mighty at all. It can attain the mighty power once it reached the requiem level, thest level in the lifespan of a stone. At this level: the stone could disy the real power almost matching to the peak level hunter king. As for the stones shredded by the rare monsters; their requiem stage were astonishing and can match with the hunter monarch but it was rare urrence.


    "This cottage is beautiful, no doubt." Almost all the construction beauty was put in line to design it. "Whoever possesses control of this ce must be very picky or ingenious." Until now Qiao has only clue that the hunters who possess strong stones could use them extraordinary ways. The hunters always covet for such stone that could bring opulence for them but only lower level hunters look for fortune.


    Qiao knew that higher level hunters cannot bear to lose the stone because they were familiar how precious it could be in hunting but how it could render help was still mystery for him. ording to him some introvert hunter might have found a better stone and then he started to study it some way and created this personal territory but if it was real then why he was unwilling to let go or it was not under his control? His thoughts were turning into mess with the time his consciousness constantly was trying to decipher the ce.


    All the possible clues were leading to nowhere. When he reached near the cottage; he felt that the cottage was calling his name very affectionately; it was warmer than the sweetest luby. Unexpectedly the voice seemed familiar; it was the cutest voice which always makes him feel that the world was not much cruel, his circumstances were not tough; he could still fight and win, and he has someone very adorable by his side. The voice belonged to his younger sibling. Though initially he did not n to walk inside the cottage but the voice was enough to pick his curiosity. It has been many days since hest look at the chubby cute face and he was missing the younger one. He cannot help but walk straight. At the corner of the cottage; the light was not sparse and could see a small figure facing the leaf wall of the cottage. He took deep breath and stood there. He wished to rush and talk to the figure but it was pity that the world was not real or does the figure. It needed him to keep control on his senses despite his heartpelling him to move forward. The small figure again voiced his name with the same sweetness.


    This cottage was actually the real hidden ce of the stone and the figure was none other than the actual stone of illusions. After failed attempts; the stone put this gamble to lure the hunter and when he would rush to face the small figure; Qioa would directly be exposed in front of the strong strength of the stone and it would st the stratums of the consciousness without ado. The stone nned this trap especially for this hunter whose self-control has reached to the level of a hunter king; if it could spawn themand over this hunter then it would be able to devour all of the consciousness of this hunter.


    Taking away the whole consciousness was unheard but this stone was much ambitious to leave the hunter at the verge of insanity where he would no more be able to hunt or live like a normal human. It was the nned vengeance of this stone. Since Qiao offended this stone now it would show the real beast power which was residing in it.


    .


    The hunter king who was able to leave the phantasm called some of the hunter king elders in the main hall and spoke with solemn expressions pasted on his face, "That phantasm is growing stronger; we went after preparations still it has learned how to tackle those attacks." The faces of other fell to see that they sent three hunter kings yet this only one came back. "Where are the other two?" an elder asked out of concern. He was wearing the special fleece which was only designed for a retired hunter king who has much influence in the Hightown upper decisions. The shiny pearl which was decorated on the shoulder was actually the mark of achievements when he was in service.


    "Cough, they are still trapped inside the phantasm. I thought toe back and inform and get the opinion of elders." He was not embarrassed but to show that the task appeared suddenly difficult he has to pretend difit. The elder shook his head; he cannot give concern toward the shamelessness of this hunter king because he has grown ustomed to it until now. "Cha Li, you were supposed to work along with them; howe you got separated?" the elder blinked helplessly. The peak level young hunter kings were decreasing because most of them were retiring with the time and cannot aplish missions.


    "I was fooled by the phantasm." The hunter king lowered his head. At his answer the elder shook his head thinking in his mind that there was no need for phantasm to waste energy on fooling this hunter king who was already master of fools. "Alright; I will personally talk with other elders what to do or what exceptional stone they could trade for this problem." He waved his hand gesturing the hunter king to leave now.

 Chapter 172: Quest For Three Stones (23)

    Chapter 172: Quest For Three Stones (23)


    Quest for Three Stones (23)


    Zunal;


    The trap is not enough


    It was far expected that the deceptions can expand beyond imaginations and not all the hunters can face them. Qiao was still human but to see an obvious illusion he could not help but shook his head. "The illusions of this world never heard the story of the old grandma from the advanced world, sigh. Let me repeat it then." Qiao stepped back cautiously and side smiled. "There was an old cottage in the ancient city of deadnd; people say that they saw an old grandma walking inside the cottage through the window but they warned others that if any one of them happened to see directly in the eyes of the old hag then she would infiltrate the soul and turn it into ghost" till his sentence reached to thest words he was already one step away from the entrance.


    The stone caught the story of the hunter and at thest words; the small figure suddenly turned the face toward the exit of the cottage leaping to stop him from leaving the boundary of the cottage but the hunter already lifted up his second feet and now he was standing outside.


    A huge soaring wave of bastion sted the cottage into smithereens and the leaves scattered everywhere. The cottage thawed next instant or it dissolved just like another illusion, Qiao cannot bother both possibilities. He was fortunate to decide other way right at the critical point else his consciousness would have been stolen by now. And rest of his life he would be known as mentally discarded human. He heaved a sigh that he was spared from a big trap however now he was seriously inquisitive about the ongoing events which were somehow rted to each other.


    He put his hand under his fleece and brought out one of the stones. This was a lower level stone and does not emit any definite aura which could be marked as the characteristic or a special quality of the stone; then he brought out a level six stone that was gotten from the peak level six monster. He scrutinized and observed the difference carefully. Apart from the unique glue; it bears its certain aura which Qiao could clearly feel. His eyes were wide opened now with the anticipation. He felt that same aura when he was inside the cottage and the aura kept lingering until he left the exit.


    "There is some rtion between this ce and a stone most definitely." He firmly concluded. From level one to level five stones were void of any strange aura and from level six to up all the stones bear the consciousness as well as the strength of the rted monster. The aura differs of every stone but it can be felt by any level five or up hunter. It was quite unique revtion for him and he was curious to know more about it. He looked toward where the cottage disappeared but he could not trace the ce clearly because the present situation was drastically changing.


    It was already difficult to differentiate among all the illusions as to which one of them was more powerful and which was a trap. The wind again started to blow slowly. It was meant for the hunter because was crudely thinking to follow his instinct and search if there was some powerful stone hidden somewhere among all the illusions. If he could dig it then he might be able to break the illusion. It was one of the boldest ideas that a hunter happened to be trapped inside the illusion came up with.


    Mostly try to get rid and leave and those three hunters were sent to search the reason of weird happenings in the ce. Some hunter reported about it and then the Hightown sent his hunter kings. As to why this idea struck in the head of this specific hunter because he heard and also saw that the rare stone''s has much value to it and if he could get it then it was equal to strike big in his view. He happened to face a monster which attack with resonance and why hunted it; the spoil was traded with big fortune.


    "Who know if I might be able to meet one of the required stone?" he was self-talking again with anticipation. For him getting the desired stone was challenge ahead and nothing could astray his attention. His daring and bold thoughts were giving itching to someone. It was none other than the stone of illusions who created this big Phantasm to show off its power and strength. The wind that was blowing constantly increased and when Qiao thought to dig the stone; it turned into wind storm. The stone was clearly agitated at the intentions of this hunter.


    Qiao hurriedly put the stones inside his fleece and sheepishly surveyed around; something made his brain clear, his thoughts were being stolen as if someone was reading what was going on in his head. It was the second time that he thought something crude and his surrounding started to show changes; actually sudden changes. He was no more oblivious that the phantasm was intruder but who was behind it with such level of intellect. The leaf city was falling apart in front of his eyes; none of the presented structure escaped the changes not even the skyscrapers.


    The leaves were everywhere in the form of storm and he was standing in the middle of the mess. Finally the illusion vanished. Definitely it was not that the phantasm decided to let go the hunter only it nned to stop the spawning of heavy delirium power. It takes much strength to keep the huge buildings in their shape along with creating coating of further illusions; it would definitely exhaust the stone for no reason since the hunter was unscathed until now. If it wanted to change the scenario then it needed to revert back all the coatings of illusions.


    Now it was same in ground where Qiao was dragged unwillingly moreover Qiao could feel the presence of other hunter in the vicinity. He thought that perhaps he could meet the other hunter now since he returned back to the starting point. After retracting all the coating of the illusions; the stone was deliberating what to do next to weaken the control of this hunter over his consciousness. During this time; the stone might not bother the hunter or what he wants to do. ''This hunter was a challenge and if the stone cannot defy a simple hunter then how could it im the real strength'' thinking this the stone was probing how to tackle the situation.


    Qiao was moving around to meet any exit or entry points of this phantasm to reach the hunter. With the stone retracting deception; now there were normal illusions of this delirium. The hunter king also sensed the presence of a hunter and thought that perhaps his team member was around. With the several illusions; he understood until now how to act in certain situation presented in front of him. For a hunter king; it was already shameful to remain trapped inside the delirium for more than three days.


    A monster rushed toward him suddenly and dodged by leaping backward; though he has his sword with him but he decided to use it unless it was extremely necessary. ''Using sword was not wise when you don''t know who the enemy was'' the hunter kept this in his head and remained observing changes in the surrounding. It was helping him understand how the things were going on and how he should act. The monster that leapt at him stopped when it did not meet any weapon in response. Qiao looked back at the hunter.


    It was the same hunter whom he met during an illusion about the gym guy; he could remember just because of the eyes. No matter how strongly this phantasm can create illusion but there was a real loophole or w to it. The eyes contact cannot be fully reced; be it human or hunter. The beastly eyes give off the aura of a monster no matter how neatly the intellect was working behind, it still belong to monster while as the human eyes were more cid in appearance. The hunter king only dodged the monster and then remained alert in case the monster attack again. Also he critically observed the monster. He was looking at the calm eyes and understood that the monster was not real.


    Qiao appeared in front of him as a monster. He was not attacking nheless walking and suddenly walked through the exit of the illusion and came in front of the hunter. "You are a hunter. Should we work in coboration and defeat this phantasm?" he did not know that in front of the hunter he was an illusion of the monster and when he spoke; the hunter could only hear the angry groans of a monster.

 Chapter 173: Quest For Three Stones (24)

    Chapter 173: Quest For Three Stones (24)


    Quest For Three Stones (24)


    Zunal;


    Whether to believe it or not


    The monster groaned and the hunter king sighed. It was a pity that both cannotmunicate soberly because of illusion. "I am not going to hunt you." He decided to straightaway surrender and exined that he wanted peace. It was first ever that a hunter king was proposing peace in the middle of the conflict. Since he was not moving even a bit; the monster did not see the huntering for attack. Both were standing motionless because Qiao has gone through such situation. He cannot tell about the illusion of the hunter so it was better to not worsen it.


    Normally a learned hunter can tell the level of a monster and then follow the hunt ordingly. They were currently in the middle of the phantasm and the levels of the monsters were not visible.


    It was a loss that they cannot decipher the words of each other at this point. Qiao was silent and looking at the hunter; through his eyes he could tell that the hunter was not willing to attack. ''The eyes does not speak lies'' this phrase was only operable in this situation. Though the phrase was actually not beneficial in the advanced world where the people has learned perfect acting skills to mask the real intentions. The advanced world and the people were ustomed to get scammed this way or that way on regr basis so they could only rant or revenge the same way.


    For now; he could only ry on his instinct and his instinct says that he should not ruin this chance. Both stood silent without speaking anything which was clear for both that they did not bear any sharp intent against each other. As long as two of them does not move around the phantasm would not be able to ploy it which was plus point for both to at least observe and then decide. It was a chance encounter and if they misacted then they would be thrown apart.


    Qiao was thinking what to say since he was not aware the kind of illusion. He slowly bent on the ground and used his hands to draw two hands holding each other like a friendship gesture. After all what else he was supposed to do because all the illusions were gambit other way. He slowly drew the sketch for the hunter to take a look. His sketching skills were not obviously best but at least he was able to make the image clear. Qiao then moved backward for a safe conclusion and for the hunter to not get vibes of an attack.


    It picked the curiosity of the hunter and stepped ahead to clearly see what this monster was scratching on the ground; Qiao wanted him to tell that he was willing to coborate and work together while the hunter king after much deliberation understood that behind the illusion of monster was another hunter. Though it was not what Qiao meant however not that far reaching too. The most pressing matter for them was to think a way to coborate. The hunter stepped beck and made a gesture of two arms crossing on his chest.


    It was a sign made by a hunter when he was willing to coborate till the end of conflict. Qiao saw this for long time to get a nonviolent meaning from this gesture. Mostly in the advance world a skull and two bones crossed in front of it were considered as threat but looking at the cid eyes; it might be bearing a different meaning to it. This was true and finally Qiao posed how a human would agree by slightly bowing his head and the hunter saw that the other hunter agreed to the coboration. He bent his head a little to follow up.


    Now there was more difficult part to carry the coboration. They were bound to separate as soon as they moved around. They needed something to rte to not loss each other in the meantime when another illusion struck between. Without a rtable sign; they might not be able to recognize each other. They have to create a gesture or a sign properly.


    They were again silent and thinking what to do. Hunter king was thinking made the drawing on the ground as their sign while Qiao was pointing something else. He thought that he could leave a small piece of a raw cloth and the hunter can bind it on his arm. This way if they end up in front of each other; they could recognize however both skipped the part that when they woulde to face each other; their illusions might be different. The hunter also deliberated over this and shook his head; none of the possible concepts would work.


    Qiao was currently in the form of monster but when the hunter king started to believe that there was hunter behind the monster illusion; slowly his consciousness was tempering the right concepts and trying to filtrate the difference between reality and illusion. It was a slow process but worth for the hunter king to go through; it was actually necessary for him to temper the consciousness taking benefits from the current situation. It was opportunity to defy the strength of a stone which has achieved the level of infinity. Though currently the stone was deliberating over various aspects as to why it failed against a normal hunter.


    Hunter king has more experience in the hunting and facing various types of monster so at present condition he could fend off the illusion since the stone was not working nimbly at these moments. This was the normal stage of the delirium which can be defied with little effort. Qiao stepped ahead to present the raw cloth to bind on the arm while slowly hunter king breakdown the seals of the illusion. Now both could see each other in human form and the hunter king was more than happy to express his achievement.


    "You are quite wise hunter in my eyes since you do not look that experienced but you were able to discern the illusion." Though he wanted to celebrate his own achievement instead he praised Qiao for his steadiness. Of course it was impossible for him to chip some time in order to perceive. "Can you see me now?" Qiao asked slightly amazed. In his eyes; almost all the hunters were unique and they bear very distinctive natures. Some were truly unfathomable some times. This hunter was experienced or he abides patience with everything. "I think we should bind each other with a rope to not get lost again." The hunter king chuckled.


    Qiao nodded; this seemed absurd but it was only way to not amiss each other. "If it help us break the illusions then anything is eptable." Qiao voiced. Since this hunter was experienced; there was no problem in helping each other as long as he was not thinking to dump him somewhere during the journey. The hunter king brought out a raw cloth and one of the corners handed to the young hunter. It was odd yet no other way can rece this idea at least for now.


    With this if one of them was thrown in another part then the other one would also be following the sameyer. "What if I am thrown in the difficult delirium?" the hunter king thought something and asked the young hunter. He was thinking now that he was able to fend off the most basicyer the phantasm might get triggered and take vengeance. "I am sure it won''t change the fact that we are looking for the same tenacity and it is impossible without persistence." Qiao answered inly because he knew that the phantasm would not be easy on him no matter if he was alone or with someone learned.


    The hunter king nodded at his words. In point of fact he liked the answer of the young hunter. "Sure; why can also share what we learned during our stay here in this phantasm." The hunter king knew that it meant a lot when ites to face the same enemy. Sharing the experience or observation can open up new paths for further deliberation. "Indeed." Qiao nodded in approval but he decided to not speak first. It was possible that his observation does not match with the other hunter so when he would tell his perception then he would match both to conclude better.


    If the person in front was able to learn and break free the simpleyer then he was someone learned already in his eyes. There was raw cloth impasse on the right arm of Qiao and left arm of the other hunter and they were standing to decide which way they should move first. The stone was done nning the next tricks. The conclusion was simple if it cannot break the consciousness from outside them it would hammer the real intellect of the young hunter.

 Chapter 174: Quest For Three Stones (25)

    Chapter 174: Quest For Three Stones (25)


    Quest For Three Stones (25)


    Zunal;


    A stone is behind this problem; how strange?


    Now both were free to walk around with no fear to loss each other; they were bounded with the material that the delirium cannot walk to them and break it. Qiao was proficient with the left hand battle so it won''t bother him. They were like those who lost in a valley and cannot face to misce each other. If any other hunter happened to see them then he would definitely have ridiculed this kind of coboration. It was unheard until now but not anymore.


    "There is another hunter king who is wandering in this phantasm; I wonder where he could be at this moment? Oh he must have escaped if considered his nature." The hunter king slightly thumped his forehead. All three hunter kings have their own ways and unique capabilities to emission as soon as they get the vibes about the stronger opponent. And there was no doubt that currently the opponent was stronger. They do not any digger with them in the team else he might be able to help to point out the rough direction where the stone was hidden. For now he was alone and has to decide whether to struggle hard and leave this phantasm or if he could find a chance then destroy the stone.


    "You were in a team and ended up in this ce?" Qiao asked curiously. "Haha, we intentionally ended up in this ce because the Hightown sent us to investigate the ce and if possible then solve the issue. We were originally a team of three hunter kings and separated in this delirium." The hunter king scratched his head and spoke the truth. He knew that it was embarrassing to express how a team of three hunter kings were helpless.


    Qiao must have jumped with the excitement to hear this but he cannot show how immature he would look by doing so. He heard about the hunter kings and how powerful they were; also they were known from their haughty nature and arrogance. Those who talked about them in front of him showed their awed expressions just because of the mention of a hunter king and one of them standing right beside him. Qiao was unable to feel the rumored aura which a hunter king prompt out to control the surrounding.


    The hunter king perhaps understood the silence of the young hunter and chuckled, "Young boy! This is no more battle of physical strength or achievements. This is called delirium and only a strong brain would fight against it and it is impossible unless we temper our consciousness." He patted his shoulders. Qiao was now carefully looking at the hunter and sure enough currently he himself was not a match. The bearing, clothing,posure and moreover the way this hunter king reacted was all different and poses how strong he can be out of this delirium.


    Though Qiao achieved a perfect body simr even better than the gym guy at this point but he was no matchpared to this hunter king. The hunter was wearing dull brown fleece which was sharp contrast to his fair yet stern looks. His face seemed sculpted perfectly like a warrior; a stone was hanging around his neck and the fleece aired with his movements. A sword hung at the backpack which seemed heavy andrge just like his six feet and probably nine inches stature. He could not see how the sword does look like but it seemed definitely extraordinary. The sword was made with stones and it was transparent in appearance.


    "Does it mean that as long as we have a perfect control over the brain then this delirium cannot harm us?" Qiao inquired. "Don''t ask this question not even think about it. Since the stone has created this strong territory it can easily read whates in the thoughts." The hunter hurriedly interrupted. Reading the perceivable thoughts was easy task for the stone to read and then ploy so it was better to avoid it. At the mention of the stone Qiao looked up and shed his eyes. ''It was also one of his perceptions and this hunter king also pointed it now'' "You are saying that this is the doing of a stone?" Qiao emphasized every word. Such a wonder of this world; a stone has the intellect to baffle even three hunter kings; such audacious and powerful stone does exists in reality.


    "It is indeed a shredded stone of some powerful monster and probably got fortunate enough to remain hidden this long else it would have been smashed into smithereens by now." The hunter king scoured his hands with dismay. It was troublesome having limited teams for the missions. It was not easy to cover up all the seven continents with the limited number of teams by means of the right amount of time.


    The stone could finally hear their talk since it has returned back to capture the young hunter. When the hunter asked whether it was dong of a stone; the stone was literally ring the oldie hunter king. ''Since when did they patch up to go against the stone; just when?'' ''Ah, it must be my stay of deliberation'' the stone concluded. ''No matter how strong hold they could show; they are still way beyond'' the stone has quite a resiliencepared to them.


    Before it was only wreaking intellect how to get over the consciousness of the young hunter now it has to draw away the consciousness of the oldie too. In the intellect of the stone; the stones were better than the human hunters because the stone does not actually go through the lifespan thing. They never grow old; simply grow powerful. It was enough for the stones to brag and look down upon humans who were under the lifecycle which would eventually end at some point of time. This means the humans of this world were not only fighting for their existence against the monsters but the stones too; such a hazardous thing.


    Not only had the monsters grown powerful with the time also their stone of natural armors be the bone of throat. In the advanced world there was threat of atomic conflict yet here the threat lurks in the forests and under the ground leaving no safe ce for ordinary humans. At least there were people in the advanced world working for peace entreaty however monster would unlikely follow any peace treaty? It was the war of who was the better to rule over the seven continents. The crisis might increase with the time since the monsters equally grow strong just like humans.


    Qiao was about to think what he should do to tackle the situation then he remembered the words of the hunter king that he should not think in his brain, it might let the delirium break into his consciousness. The surrounding which was in before started to change the appearance; the ground was no more solid, t was slowly turning into sand and their feet were plopping in the sand. The hunter was slightly amazed at this change because having been here for more than three days; he did not face such strong illusion.


    He looked at the young hunter and witnessed the expressions of tiredness as if he was consecutively facing these illusions. "What are you thinking?" the hunter king immediately asked with fright. He thought that perhaps the stone brandished the thoughts of young hunter against them. Qiao was apparently calm yet he was actually swearing the calm expressions were the result of his swearing. He always felt well after swearing his supposed to be enemies. "Nothing: I only swore to vent out my anger." He shrugged his shoulders.


    He could swear right? In his eyes; his swearing won''t let the stone stole his consciousness. "I see but it might trigger the stone." The hunter creased his brows because never a hunter ever swore a monster before not even in the middle of the battle. "Rest assured: the stone would not be able to discern my kind of swearing." Qiao waved his hand. No matter how genius was this stone; it cannot decipher the advanced swearing. Compared to, it would help Qiao rest ease for some time and let the things unfold in front of him.


    "Then keep going." The hunter chuckled. He was few hundred years old and has no idea how the youth was learning new things or inventing stuffs. But from his look no one can tell how old he was at this time because of his peak years of service among the level eight hunters. He was aspiring to reach level nine and also doing missions. Because of his missions; he was given mandatory hunter king rank until he was able to pass the test for the hunter king. This was the second mission and if passed then he would be given third andst mission for the ss test.

 Chapter 175: Quest For Three Stones (26)

    Chapter 175: Quest For Three Stones (26)


    Quest for Three Stones (26)


    Zunal;


    Let''s search the stone then;


    The stone had all the knowledge of thenguage of this world. It could easily decipher it but as for this young hunter was concerned and all those words running in his head at this moment were strange and despite trying best and having strong grip on the consciousness; these words were still unfathomable. Qiao was swearing at this time; all those prohibited words which if this stone happened to decipher then it must have been broken into smithereens by now with the shame. Those words; human ears would start to bleed after hearing them.


    ''Is it means that I have not reached the advanced infinity stage?'' the stone questioned itself. By no means was thenguage a problem then what were the thoughts of this hunter which were impossible to decipher'' the stone was at the verge of self-doubt. ''Wait it is not possible. This hunter does not belong to this world.'' after scrapping through the previous conscious conflict it finally understood why it was going through hard time to decipher the present thought process. The reason was simple; previously it was able to snip some of the active thoughts and follow to create illusion but as soon as the hunter started to control his emotions; the stone was limited in its actions.


    It was observing from apparent actions but still the blunt swearing caught the attention; after all the stone can only act by reading the thought process. "How was it dear stone?" Qiao asked to look around. He could see the effects of his swearing the increasing sand stopped because the intellectual stone was having hard time to understand the thought process. He wanted to show up his middle finger to celebrate but there was senior hunter beside him; it would be improper and also what if the hunter asked meaning behind this gesture and he was not supposed to speak lie.


    "Huh, what is going on? The sand stopped and there is not a single move from the stone?" The hunter king looked at the face of the young man and his calm expressions after a long calm silence. He was seriously curious to know what this young hunter did to ask such a question from the stone. "I guess the stone is confused." Qiao shrugged his shoulders. He found another clue that he has a way to confuse the stone.


    ''Trash talk'' ''what was the most famous among youngsters and specially hundred thousand gamers? Of course trash talk. Not a simple one would work here but the most advanced one'' Qiao nodded his head after this idea struck his thoughts. The stone has power to scuff and dent the stratums of the consciousness; that means it can silently control the consciousness and then y with the hunter what he turned this strength of the stone into weakness?'' these were all possible ways which Qiao was thinking to try out. "I would like to ask this senior what is the weakness of a hunter?"


    Qiao put the question instead of giving answer. The hunter was astounded at this question. Mostly hunters temper all their weaknesses with the time and also those high level hunting gave them strength of unbound and unrestricted limitspared with a normal human. And if anyone still has a weakness then he would not share it with others. "Kid; the hunters are humans and they are naturally vulnerable: this is the reason that they hunt to strengthen themselves as well as fight against the monsters and challenge them else they would lost peacefulnds under the domination of monsters and beasts. So the hunters caught the weaknesses of the monsters and then dare to go against the enemies."


    Qiao nodded at this answer. He himself encountered the same. "No matter; if a stone has be strong or the infinity level, it must have weakness too?" he asked the hunter king. The hunter king was again astounded to hear this. "Hm, the monster after reaching infinity levels shred the stones and these stones if fortunate got enough time to toughen then it is almost impossible to find a weakness especially in matter of fact that the hunter was against a stone not the actual monster and the stone is hidden under the depths." The hunter king gave a brief answer. Infinity level was thest level the normal hunters were familiar with until now.


    The hunter monarch also did not mention in the scripts about the Requiem level of the stones; he feared that a weak hunter might end up leaking this information and most of the monsterse to know about it then they would never abandon their stones and keep them as treasure. It might create endless problems for humans until the monsters and beasts got control over the whole seven continents. The hunter monarch kept this information anonymous and did not mention in any of the script.


    It was for the good of humans. Most of them run after the power and then astray; only few remain true to right mission and that was to keep a bnce of power at all costs and never let the beasts and monsters snatch their peace. It was the oath that every level eight and up hunter take when aspiring for the next levels. The oath meant a lot when they were sent for the missions.


    The Hightown mostly has urgent missions and they send strong team of three hunters but if any of them went astray then he might deceive them and tamed the beast if it was rare and then create trouble for others or work with the beast to n a fall of human hold over the seven continents. The level eight hunters were truly formidable humans and they bear terrifying control if they happened to be those who reached the peak at the young age. The age of two or three hundred years was considered peak age ifpared to the level.


    Qiao has different thoughts. He wasparing the slight footing change; it means he has the reason to believe that the stone was giving special attention to him or his thoughts. Though it cannot be called the weakness of the stone but he could assume it that he has a way to create a weakness. "In my hometown; there is a saying: ''if you are unable to find a weakness in your enemy then you should create a weakness first," Qiao took a deep breath and uttered confidently. Though he already captured the weakness but let''s pretends that he did not yet find it.


    "Seeing your confidence I am willing to believe since I have already promised to coborate and I never go against my words." The hunter king patted his shoulders and nodded. "Then we will be searching the stone as well as fighting illusions." Qiao walked when he saw the sand started moving like a whirlpool. "I see and the first illusion is right here I guess." The sand was moving faster than the water whirlpool and it was surrounding them; the sand under their feet was also bing part of the whirlpool now. It was expanding toward the distance in order to stop their attempt for escape.


    The stone decided to not waste energy on any other hunter currently lost in the phantasm and focus on this pair. They were really looking like pair especially that fixed cloth on their arms except the fact that they have no interest in each other like a pair. The zing hot sand was almost burning their attire. Thest words of the young hunter were enough to trigger the anger of the stone. "Come one you are merely a stone; you should not dream of ruling the seven continents." Qiao yelled his lungs out for the stone to hear him clearly rather than trying to rob his consciousness.


    The stone was stumped to hear this. ''What does it means to say merely?'' the stone deliberated and they got struck; the whirlpool again halted. "I know some of the hammer holding humans who brutally break apart the stones." He kept bbering things. "If you have sliver of intellect which I highly doubt; you should not have bothered us but it is pity that you are going to face us soon."


    The sand was no more scalding hot but they were still struck in the whirlpool; hopefully it was leading to nowhere because of the trash talk of the young hunter. The hunter king was the one most amazed at this development, ''What the stone was actually distracted by the irrelevant words of the young hunter? Isn''t it supposed to remain unaffected in anyway?'' this proved his notion that the young hunter has somehow got the attention of the stone or it was possible that the stone has a reason for this attention. ''What it could be other than the strong consciousness of the young hunter?'' he thought to himself.


    "Do you know your mistake?" Qiao asked looking around.

 Chapter 176: Quest For Three Stones (27)

    Chapter 176: Quest For Three Stones (27)


    Quest For Three Stones (27)


    Zunal;


    My mistake is not that fatal but yours


    Hisst words were enough to pick the interest. The stone loosened the hold on the sand and they could easily get out of the puddle of the sand. After getting to know that the young hunter does not belong to this world; the stone has some other ns that''s why it was giving itself enough time to organize those few stolen parts of memories. Those stolen parts of memories can be helpful against the sharp hunter; just that the stone has to work hard for this.


    Qiao no matter how strong hold he bear at his intellect as well as consciousness; he forgot that he should not let loose the tongue especially when the enemy was powerful not in just words but in reality. It was saying that a triggered or a wounded monster would go any limits to take the revenge even if it has to sacrifice the most precious life. Being part of a monster; the stone also learned this stubbornness and since Qiao was bbering to no end then the stone was also willing to break all limits and reach this hunter at any cost.


    It was matter of ego; ego of a powerful stone which wield the power of a near hunter king and this hunter was simply humiliating, it was necessary to tell him who he was and what real circumstances he faced in his previous world. The hunter was bullied in his previous world; he was poor to not even able to bear the expanses of good food in months, he was reckless and vents his anger on others because he was too weak to vent it out of the real bully. He was a looser; an orphan and a young rascal.


    The few stolen memories were enough to fork out the circumstance of the hunter in his previous world. And the stone was currently deliberating as to how it would trample the confidence of this hunter. ''It would crush the consciousness and then tame it and own it; it would be an advantage for the stone to yank and hold the consciousness of a hunter who was currently facing two lives. It would benefit this stone in broad sense andpared to the other stones aspiring to cross the Requiem level; this one would be powerful among them which was more than one time benefit'' these were all wistful thoughts of the stone.


    And these thoughts could actuallye alive if the stone was able to perfectly grasp hold on the hunter. Qiao has no reason to believe all this because he was not someone bearing the intellect of a beast instead he was still a human who was vulnerable. The intellect of a level five hunter and how far he could go against his enemy was limitedpared to a monster. And Qiao currently neglected this very thin point. Only few stolen memories can go against him without him being aware of it.


    It was not that the stone cannotmunicate with the hunter; all the infinity level stones couldmunicate with anyone through the active cognizance of the hearing consciousness but this stone was holding it until now. The reason was strong; it was preparing all this while to suddenly give a surprise. Nothing changed and there wasplete silence; it was not the silence which brings peace for the onlooker instead it was warning silence that appears in the ocean before the torrent. The hunter king shook his head. In his eyes; this youth was simply inviting the wrath of a stone.


    Humans learn after mistakes but in case the mistakes be deadly then the humans must face the consequences. And few mistakes were irreversible in circumstances. Qiao could also feel the threat; he was not sure what was about toe in front. He perhaps got a notion that the stone could only create illusion or so on. In reality it more power than that. For this not even the hunter king could me this young hunter because the information and the secret knowledge remained limited for anyone much less a young hunter struggling to rise from the Azzura continent.


    The hunter king looked at the arm where the cloth was fastened; now he has a choice whether to leave the side of this young hunter before the actual storm appear or stay beside and face the oue. "Therees a day in the life of a hunter when he has to decide or chose one out of two options. For me it is coward to choose the first option from the very first day when I started the career of hunting. The second option is hard but you see; no one can grind the real aspects of hunting without facing the death in front of life." He deeply sighed.


    Now from his words; Qiao understood that something unseen was about to unfold. The sand where they were standing suddenly shook and they fell. It was simr to that the groundmbasting and making way; they felt that they were falling from the sky but before they believe it; their bodies knocked against the rocks. Now they were rolling against the rocky mountain and the rocks were hitting them. The surrounding was dim and dark. The sky was crimson in color and they were still rolling. Few rocks seriously hit against them, and they felt the forming bruises.


    This made Qiao lost hisposure and he was trying his best to halt the fall but despite all the effort he was helpless. It was because he was rolling from a very steep mountain. He was groaning at the every new bruise; he was actually shocked that the senior hunter was not crying or screaming. "Kid; wait a bit, I might be able to halt this fall." He smashed his fist in the mountain. His fist dug deep in the mountain and it kept slopping until his fall came to halt.


    To stop Qiao; he extended his hand holding the fastened cloth. Qiao finally felt that he might stop his guts from slipping out of his mouth. His guts were already lined up in his throat after few moments fall. This was a temporary illusion and the hunter king has seen through it. As soon as he held the hand of the young hunter; Qiao started to scream as if needles were piercing in his consciousness. "You little rascal; the mistake is not mine but yours." A voice boomed in his head. The voice does not match with any human or the robot; not even the artificial program which supposed to take hold on the advanced world in the movies.


    Qiao screamed because these three worlds were from his memories. He loathed hearing these three words. He has deep hatred against the person who used to call him rascal. The man running a shop in the small street next to his trifling house; Qiao grew up earshot these three words every day at him after the death of his father by the man. He always covered his ears when he was supposed to walk from the front of the shop.


    There were many days in his life when he has nothing to eat and he was forced to walk near the shop where the people or the small kids threw their empty wraps of the food. He searched them in hope to find some crumbs and indeed his effort rarely go waste especially when the man used to throw the packet of expired bread. The shopkeeper always shouted these three words before throwing the packet. Though Qiao disliked the words but he cannot leave the opportunity to get the bread. Empty stomach was more painful than the tainted ego.


    Currently Qiao was screaming because of two reasons; first that he was being tortured by rting the utmost cruel memory. It was so much cruel that his heart can explode unable to bear it. The second reason that the stone piercing the stratums of the consciousness in this time of turmoil. Qiao was at the weakest point of his consciousness at this moment. He was seeing the memories in visual in his head. The present illusion was also part of his problem. Only hunter king holding his hand can shook him out of his memories and the hunter king did it when he saw that perhaps the stone was using the second level illusion capacity attack against a small hunter. Ifpared it was vicious act of the stone however if it had been doing this to get something precious in return then there was no doubt that the stone was also in the same turmoil.


    "Kid; you have to defy whatever attacking you from inside." The hunter voiced out loud in his ears to get his attention. The wide opened eyes and the screams were evidence of the destruction he was going through and how his consciousness was getting affected seriously.

 Chapter 177: Quest For Three Stones (28)

    Chapter 177: Quest For Three Stones (28)


    Quest For Three Stones (28)


    Zunal;


    A bunch of memories against a youthful life


    What to choose


    It was part of past and not the current him. The shopkeeper died a pitiful death at the hands of his son. His son came to know that his father saved much money from the shop and when he demanded the shopkeeper denied abusing him; to vent out the anger and rob the money he kicked the old man away and his head smashed against the wooden table and he died years ago. This was how the shopkeeper met his death and Qiao remembered his blood pooled dead body.


    All that was past; currently he was working two jobs and earning along with study beforeing to this world. He overcame whatever problem he met in these years. "I never gave up despite the circumstance." He uttered with utmost difficulty simr to someone roaring like a monster. "Those memories are mere memories just like you mere stone." "And I can smash my memories as well as you the coward hidden mere* stone." Qiao roared those words; he was aware that this certain word hit the ego of the stone so he wanted to repeat it.


    Qiao was always stubborn and his nature was counterattacking and struggling until he met the aim. Presently his stubbornness was against a stone; a powerful stone which was dreaming to reach the Requiem stage. After reaching that level; the aim of this stone was to coborate with some monsters or the traitor hunter kings. It wanted to coborate with all traitors no matter if they were beasts or hunters to n a fall of human footing in the seven continents. ording to the avable information; none of the stone reached this stage yet which was advantage for the Stone of Artifices.


    "You are no one to im this." The deadly voice echoed in his head and Qiao felt that his head would explode. The unbearable voice belong to the stone and through thismunication; the stone was waiting for a loose strand of consciousness to break apart which will let a smooth path for the stone to capture the stratums of consciousness. The hunter king could hear the words of the young hunter and he does not need much time to decipher what was happening. He cannot help the young hunter in this situation; also he has not learned much as to how to temper the consciousness of others.


    He was standing near and thinking all the possible ways. The struggle was still going between the brain of the hunter and the ego of the stone. "You are no one to question my ability." Qiao roared at the words of the stone. A powerful bragging to hurt a weak and iming that he can do it; it was ridiculous if not crazy. Qiao brought out the level six stone and then gestured the hunter king to hold his hand. Currently he cannot bother his brain to study the aura of a stone but the hunter king can withouting into the attention of the stone.


    He did match the two different auras and signed it on the stone before he started to go against the stone in the previous illusions. When he was confirmed that the cottage and the aura belong to the illusions then he remembered it and bonded the specific aura forter purpose. As soon as he came to know that the stone has set him as target; he was preparing to tackle it. The only difference was his acting. He was acting that his attention was fixed in his surrounding but actually he was looking for a chance to dig out the root of all evils.


    The hunter king saw his gesture and extended his hand. The hunter king can only decipher through gesture and he started to study the two different auras emitting from the stone. After learning the first level of illusions; he could tell the difference of lingering aura. "Follow toward where it goes denser." Qiao scratched the ground to point the gesture. The hunter king was more powerful so he could trail the aura efficiently. The hunter king looked at the young man and his heart almost jumped in his throat.


    He was actually nning to reach where the stone was hidden? Impossible; Qiao could witness the conflict pasted all over his face. It was type of conflict where he was deciding what to do. Walking toward the denser aura meant they were closing in the distance and trying to reach the stone. It was insane decision but he has to think rationally before deciding or there was no harm in going irrational some times? His level was impasse at a certain point and there was not much changes happening in his present abilities.


    In his view; it was all due to him being cautious to not fatally get wounded in the critical stage of level eight. But to pass the test for the hunter king he was yet to learn one of the two skills and clear five requirements. His ongoing missions were deliberately decided by the Hightown to check his capability. By present scenario if he follows this young hunter and smashes the stone in smithereens then he was bound to pass the test as well as get the appreciation of the elders.


    Whereas if he feared the unseen or back down to leave this then he cannot predict how far he could maintain his peak appearance; also he would loss a golden chance to qualify for the hunter king test. Getting a hunter king badge was necessary to further maintain his peak level three hundred years. The badges were carved by the ancient hunters and saved after generations; the badges as well as the hunting level help the hunters maintain their peak years ording to the set limit. Thest hunter monarch added fewws in these badges to force the hunters to learn advance levels and invent some theories to help the low level hunters in their hunting years.


    When the hunter king was thinking what to decide; Qiao fell on the ground and his head started bleeding. The forceful control of the stone was hurting and the memories refreshed with the new one. He saw the shes of his younger sibling crying and facing the same events which he confronted years ago. Few drops of tears slipped through his eyes and he was reasoning himself that his younger sibling was not actually in the bad situation this illusion was trying to create. "You are retarded stone and I can imagine your pitiful state sooner orter." Qiao yelled his lungs out.


    The hunter king hurriedly decided and held his hand where the signature aura was marked. He closed his eyes to feel the direction and alsoyered his consciousness with the strong control. At these moments; even if the whole world crumbles at his feet he would not act irrational or mad; no more emotions can affect his advancement. Though he took little time to make a choice but once done he would not go back on it.


    "The humans are the retarded and their seven generations are retarded you puny hunter." The stone was now speaking the words from the memories of the hunter. It was having hard time and actually distracted while fetching the terms. The terms were pretty interesting for a stone which only bear the normalnguage with no particr terms. It seemed the present world was unsessful about thenguage so the stone has a notion that it would spread the new knowledge learned from the brain of this young hunter when it would rule over the seven continents. It was highly likely that everyone would appreciate the intellect of the stone rather than the present retarded hunters.


    Though the stone was actually impressed how the brain of a hunter who was from another world work; the findings were enticing. The stone entirely neglected the other hunter who was beside the young hunter because the stone waspletely aware about the choices of the weak hunters. They always think about the safety first and run away from the danger as far as they could. The stone was focused on the stolen memories and how to control the consciousness of the hunter. Qiao and the hunter were walking toward unknown direction after Qiao held the hand of the senior and his illusion of the mountains disappeared.


    They were now at the in ground which has some asional rocky hills; the ground was dry to the point of naming as the barrennd due to the stone sucking dry the life energy of the ground and surrounding. The hunter king moved toward a hill at some thousand miles. He could feel the denser amount of aura toward the direction. Qiao heard the words of the stone and fell speechless for brief time. The way this stone learned was faster than the brain level of Einstein.

 Chapter 178: Quest For Three Stones (29)

    Chapter 178: Quest For Three Stones (29)


    Quest For Three Stones (29)


    Zunal;


    Hunting the wandering monster


    Walking on the barrennd they were moving toward the rocky hill miles away. Qiao has the responsibility to restrain the attention of the stone at any cost while the hunter king would try his best to find out the hidden ce of the stone. As they were moving toward the denser ce; not only the aura was getting stronger also the unknownyer was protecting. It must be protectingyer created by the stone for safety measures against the powerful hunters. That was true; it was necessary to keep away the threat.


    The hunter since decided to face the stone so his mind was constantly thinking how to tackle if the stone has created strongeryers around the hidden dwelling. He was also rummaging about few precious and rare stones with him as to which one can be helpful in case a direct attack. There were various types of the stones ording to the characteristics of the monster bearing it. Being a hunter king he has few stones of level seven and four level eight stones with him. Two of level eight were attack type and other two were defense type. Most of level seven stones were attack type. ''I can use level seven stones for berserk attack in case the stone found our advancement and if it attacked then I will use the defense type stones for instance the present physique strength could not bear it'' the hunter king reflected his n.


    He could see the young hunter was busy to control his own consciousness and fighting against the stone. It was shocking revtion for him that the young hunter was consistent and able to fight against the infinity level stone till now. If it was any other hunter of this world then he must have be a roost of the stone.


    There was sure an advantage to be from the advanced world; all the aspects of the advanced world were enough to temper a brain thousand times from the early childhood to young age; since Qiao was now university student he has already witnessed a lot. None of the hunter''s brain of this world can match to the advanced world''s people;pared to facing the monsters, fighting against the challenges of advanced world were lot more daring and it helped the people from the advanced world to show more resilience as in tough situations.


    Qiao was toughened with his circumstances and the first two stages might not be able to directly affect him perhaps in case the stone was willing to bet everything to kill and stop the advancement. The firstyer of illusion began and the hunter king started to walk in front of the young hunter in case the illusion bear at attacks. They were not in the territory of the stone but walking toward the real hidden ce so it was bound to be warned expanse unless the stone was ignorant to not create a stronghold around itself but that was impossible.


    The firstyer was expanding in hundred miles and a monster which idently came wandering here was lurking to get rid this confusing ce. This monster was the same who dragged Qiao here. Not only had it lost the forest where it used to be happily hiding under the ground also it had constantly been haunted by the illusions which was simr to the never ending torture. It regretted why it took the risk to run behind the whole team and then the bad days began to still ying with its limits.


    It saw the two hunters from afar and there was again an illusion of the same hunter who followed him in this ce but then they lost each other. The constant illusions lost its interest to attack the hunter; it thought to mind its own business but then again the beastly instinctpelled to test this again whether it was real or not. The monster ran toward them and the hunter king who was waiting for the first attack of the firstyer was not expecting a monster to appear at this mean time. Qiao also recognized the monster but he was not in a situation where he could hunt the monster; his brain was under constant attacks of the stone and sliver of disbursement might waste his effort and render a chance for the stone to break apart the first stratum of his consciousness.


    The damage to the first stratum meant that he was about to lose the real battle. A battle against egoistic stone; would not be his stubbornness questioned seriously if he lost? He solemnly shook his head. His eyes were burning red at this moment because of his hard struggle. The hunter king took this responsibility since the level oneyer was not attacking yet.


    The monster''s aim was to attack the young hunter and the hunter king shook his head to see this; thinking how many were offended by this hunter. "For now I am avable not the otherwise so stop it." The hunter king used one of his level seven attack type stone at the monster with a flip of his hand. From the move of the hunter king one could tell how he took this monster insignificant. The monster was only level five while the hunter king was much more powerful. The attacked stone reached the monster and left no path for retreat though it happened to notice the power of the stone however it does not have the strength to run away from the attack. A sharp red light blinded the vision and blood sttered cutting the body of the monster in several pieces.


    A stone fell right in front of the hunter king. He was not willing to bother himself to bend and pick the stone up instead he rose his hand up in the air and the stone which was flipped to attack the level five monster came back. This was the strength of level seven attack type stone.


    Level seven stones could be used seven times for attack on a level seven or up monster however attacking a level five monster was not big matter much less to bring a sweat. The hunter king put the stone back in his fleece and thought to kick away the level five stone but Qiao gestured him to not do this. As soon as the stone fell in front; Qiao cortically observed the stone and it matched the characteristics of the Zunal stone. The hunter king nodded and handed him the stone.


    Qiao kept it in his fleece. They again started to move toward the destination. Within just a hundred feet the hunter king was rmed when he saw the first crack appeared in the forehead of the young hunter. It was evidence of the struggle he was going through. The skin was unable to bear the torture and the blood started to seep. It was a small crack however they should keep in mind that they were still in the firstyer under the control of the stone. It was sign of threat whether they should think again or go back. The choice was present.


    The blood seeping from the forehead dying red the fair skin makes it a little off nevertheless Qiao did not lose theposure. He asionally screamed when he felt the piercing needles making way in his consciousness. "There are people who always think that they are controlling everything instead in reality they are being controlled by their hankering for more power and in the end they fall face down; the same way I will see how deck your face down." Qiao spoke when he put his hand on his forehead and saw the blood.


    The hunter sensed some danger and readied the stone for attack. Nothing appeared only the barrennd shook for a while creating bigger crevice in the ground; these crevice expanded as far the vision could see and now they cannot walk smooth instead they have to jump from above the open crevices in the ground. "I admit this stone is quite intelligent to create such kind of defense in the firstyer and curious what it would be in secondyer." Breaking apart the ground was enough to tackle many enemies at once especially if the stone wanted to crush the hunters inside the ground. A sudden crevice can easily do this job for the stone. Slowly the crevices started to change the location by closing and opening. They were jumping to avoid the deep and dark inner space of the broken patches of the ground.


    The changes make it higher level risk to lost bnce or fell inside. This was the power of firstyer of the infinity level stone; in simple terms it could pull the ground from under the feet of any hunter and he would only open his eyes when it could no more do anything unless the hunter happened to be hunter king. The hunter kings could jump out of the crevice or use any powerful stone for support.

 Chapter 179: Quest For Three Stones (30)

    Chapter 179: Quest For Three Stones (30)


    Quest For Three Stones (30)


    Bagel;


    The first protective sett


    The level of danger was at the peak. The ground was constantly being moved by the unknown force; the parts of the ground were also buckled with the same vicissitudes. For instance; where Qiao jumped previously to save himself from the crevice and fall broke in many other fragments forcing Qiao to hedge over the next better option. The hunter king was also doing cradle jumps. "I think something amiss." It was after some time when he noticed that with the ground changing at every moment they were being slipped backward by the moving ground.


    In simple words; before they were fifty feet advancing toward the hill now they were fifty feet distanced from the actual ce. It seemed they were gliding to reach forward while the ground was slithering them backward. He saw the young hunter going through double effort so he thought to exin, "The ground is not just splitting here and there; it is being used as tform to increase the distance between intruder and the resident. So we have to move forward while trying to not fell in the crevices and this is real phenomena not the illusion anymore."


    He pointed toward the sight presented in front of them. The firstyer of the stone was actually designed with intellect. No matter how many enemies attack at once; the firstyer alone can tackle them all. Qiao saw the phenomena critically and understood what the hunter king was pointing at. He could see that crevices were also changing forms with the time and smoke started to rise. Not just the upper surface was moving but actually theva inside was incensed to rise at the surface but because it was in-depth it was highly unlikely for it to harm them as long as theyer itself was not willing or the hunters were not unfortunate to fell inside the crevices.


    It was exceptionally high level strength which if a hunter wanted to exhibit then he has to be at least the peak level nine hunter king eligible for the rank of Hunter Monarch. It was said that a hunter monarch wield a power of an entity capable to move the ground with his own will. That means the peak level infinity stage of a stone matched with the level nine hunter king. In this case; only fancy can take the burden of imagination to tell how much powerful this stone could be at the Requiem stage.


    "You will have to focus on the advancement while I will make sure that you don''t catch the crevice." The hunter king voiced. He knew very well that half of the power of the stone was being used on the young hunter and the focus was also distracted. The young hunter was no doubt in death-defying state in these moments and there was no choice either way so there was a chance that he may slip during the sliding. The rising smoke coupled with the slithering surface brought a series of challenges.


    Presently there was not a single ce in their vision which was different or inactive that means they have to move forward to get rid the firstyer defense of the stone. Qiao nodded; he was fortunate to have the assistance of a hunter king in this situation. Now he could tell that the stone much before nned to trap him and gain his consciousness; by chance of luck he met this hunter king during illusion however he was not sure if the difficulty level increased what would happen to both of them.


    The second crack appeared on his forehead and he roared like a beast. The pain was intense and he was unable to keep it anymore. The piercing needles felt like swords stabbing in his heart; few drops of tears fell from his eyes. He searched through his fleece to remind himself if he has something unusual; there was nothing extraordinary other than the strange sword. Qiao was already impressed about its uniqueness; he strongly held it against his forehead in order to check any changes; even if it could lessen the attacks of the stone then it would be considered helpful.


    For few moments it did not react but then the stone shining on the hilt glistened creating a gleam around the head; the older crack which was still seeping blood mended itself while the fresh one remained the same. The only difference which Qiao felt that the stone which was no more speaking anything howled in his head, "Does not matter how far you believe in your luck; this weapon cannot stop me for long. And remember making choice to search my dwelling is your worst choice ever." The stone finally found out that two hunters were presently stuck in the first defenseyer.


    "It was not I but you made me choose it and now there is no way back." Qiao answered with the same tone. He cannot show sliver of impression that he was worried that the stone finally found about their advancement. Qiao was speaking truth. He tried his best to leave the delirium but the stone was unwilling to let an eligible target go away; he cannot live inside the illusions for whole life or beg from a stone to have mercy on him. It was not that stone would show mercy for a level five stubborn hunter who intentionally triggered its ego.


    Qiao held back the sword because he was feeling better; keep using the sword might lost the advantage since the stone gleaming in the hilt cannot be used for long. In case he was again at the verge then he thought to use it for a second time. The ground slipped backward and he jumped to move forward; after the hunter king exined Qiao was moving forward and the hunter king was following behind. It was highly unlikely that in thisyer defense an unseen attack lie in wait for them except theva under their feet can rise up unusually to bring trouble.


    This was fortunate that the stone cannot bring changes to the present defenseyer to stop the advancement or make an attack when theyer was already active for defense. So the stone which was before very attentive toward the young hunter was focusing on two aspects; one was to control the consciousness of the young hunter and the second was to keep an eye at their advancement. If it was able to do the first task earlier then there was no need to worry about the hunter king. The stone could just flip the ground and crush the hunter ruthlessly without giving a chance for defense.


    The pace increased and the parts of the ground were moving faster than before due to the fact that both hunters were able to maintain their advancement. Theva rose high in the air as a threat and Qiao suddenly halted himself else he might have been roasted for no one''s treat. He took deep breath and jumped as soon as the burning fire reverted back. A line if blood formed at the side of his forehead; the temperature of the ground increased as well as their struggle to maintain the bnce on the small ground parts.


    Qiao was perspiring with the intense heat whereas the hunter king was not much affected with this increasing temperature instead he brought out a stone which bear ice characteristics. "Is the heat unbearable for you?" he voiced to ask the young hunter. It was much long years since he himself crossed this level so it was better to ask the limits of this hunter at this level. "If it kept increasing I might turn into a dry leaf." Qiao was feeling difficulty in breathing.


    "Oh; let me help you with it." The hunter kingmanded the stone to create ayer of ice around the hunter and flipped in the air. The stone reached at the head of the hunter and foreshadowed the iceyer around him. The ice wall restricted the excessive heat from harming the hunter however as for as theva rose near him the iceyer melted. The spawnedmand was active so another ice wall came into existence. The stone was moving along the hunter and keeping themand active at the same time. Qiao finally felt better. They already crossed half of the distance of firstyer of defense and it was a good sign for advancement.


    The hunter king was moving as well as giving a critical eye at the young hunter in case he needed his help; this made his attention divided and his fleece caught on fire unknowingly. The part where theva touched disappeared leaving no trace and he wide opened his eyes with the terror. He was really focused at many aspects. "Be careful." When he was looking at the risingva; his eyes fell at the young hunter and voiced with incredibly high pitch.

 Chapter 180: Quest For Three Stones (31)

    Chapter 180: Quest For Three Stones (31)


    Quest For Three Stone (31)


    Bagel;


    Second stage defense


    A team of three diggers was called by the elders of the Hightown; it was an urgent matter because the life of two hunter kings was at the stake. The diggers have means to address this issue and found the hidden dwelling of the stone. If the hunter kings happened to beced with right defense stones or tools then the elders could rest assure about their lives but they were not. At the time the mission was dispatched; the limited orders were issued.


    These veteran diggers were seniors as well as experienced; just that their appearance was little off, one of them was hiding half of the face with the extra cover of some unknown monster''s skin; the visible part of the face looked ruthless and stern and there was a small stone fixed at the earlobe. "Rucha; did you find the remedy of your problem?" the senior who was sitting at the main seat asked curiously. He was well familiar with this digger years ago. He abandoned the idea to advance and be the hunter monarch because he confronted a fatal wound on half of his face years ago.


    "Brother the luck is not on my side I guess." He cackled very strange as if it''s been long that hestughed on anything; probably back then few hundred years ago. The second digger was standing silently; half of his right arm finally appeared which was sheared in a battle long ago and he was waiting for slowly his body to generate the arm through maintaining the experience level on his token. His fleece appeared as red blood as his eyes. The third digger newly joined this team so he was not very familiar with how many things these both went through previous years so from his actions he seemed respectful. He was actually a hunter king and left his team not long ago. The team was not ambitious enough and it was equal to waste years by living among them. He was wearing a chain folding multiple times on his waist and hanging near the knees. "It is also because the Hightown is no more generous toward diggers else the luck was not always bad." The digger with only oneplete arm spoke indifferent. He does not care if the person he was talking with has significance hold in the matters of Hightown.


    "Haha; Rumble you are right my friend. These previous years were a mess of responsibilities against the newly acimed hunter kings. You already know the problems with newbies. They alwayse looking for missions before anyone else could approach no matter if they were qualified to get the mission or not." The elder called the digger from his nickname to create some friendliness and decrease the tense moods of the diggers. In normal times; the elder might never has reacted this way but because he has an urgent matter to address and need their help so he was willing to go easy on them.


    "This time a mission forced you to call us?" Rumble asked seeing the elder was in good mood. The senior gestured an attendant to exin about the mission briefly; the senior used a stone to disappear from the hall. He was normally busy with many things so exining about mission would waste much time. The hall was divided in many parts and when the elder used the stone it actually built a wall at the one side and opened the wall from other side where few hunters were sitting to seek his guidance.


    After listening in to the mission details; Rucha gasped, "It seemed I am going to get the remedy for my problem." He ced his palm on the covered side of his face anticipating. ording to the information; it was the same level of the stone which he needed badly. "Then it would be adventurous for us to apany you." Rumble elbowed the new digger to follow his words and they spoke in unison. Agreeing over it they leapt outside the hall to leave the Hightown earlier. At present level they could match their speed with the wind without extra effort. With this pace'' they would be able to reach desired ce by evening of the same day or the morning of next day. Rucha was the most spirited to know that his problem would be solved sooner and he could finally start the journey on the path to be hunter monarch.


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    Along with the challenges the tension was growing; since the ground was slitting in smaller parts it was dangerous to cradle jump in the scenario where theva was awaiting in case they fell inside the crevices. The hunter king voiced and reminded Qiao to be careful because he slightly slipped from the corner and the hunter kind has to execute amand for the second stone.


    He himself was very busy and unable to properly keep critical eye at the young hunter; a sliver of slip would bring chaos for both; if anyone of them failed that means both failed in real sense. Currently two stones were spawned by the hunter king withmands to take care the young hunter and he was giving enough force to keep themand active. The stones bear the characteristics but needed the will of the master to carry themand.


    The stones cannot act on their own when they have been controlled. They restrained stone was the ve of the master until it lost the power; for every stone the real source of power was the monster who bear it and after being shredded and falling in the hand of a stronger hunter; they stones bear no choice but to breath with themands of the master. There were few examples where the master trusted these stones and the stone turned traitor after reaching infinity level and left the side of the master by backstabbing or betraying at the critical situation.


    Qiao barely was saved; he lost his bnce because of the stone trying to bring a new series of memories; few images were shed constantly and he was distracted. It seemed the person in the images was none other than Qiao but picturing his future. Wandering in the streets and begging for food and clothes then the shes were muddled by confusing his childhood and the future circumstances as if the stone was pointed that he would face the same fate in his future. It was one of the biggest fears of a poor human because those who grow up in poor hood wanted to get rid it before death.


    This was one of the most sought after dream of many young men in the advanced world and same goes with Qiao. He wanted stable life with considerable capital in his bank ount and property under his name to be called rich and wealthy. This distracted him and fortunately the hunter king gave a helping hand. There were many hidden fears in every normal human those could only be mended with the time. "It''s up to I whether I cherry-pick to die poor or not; none of your concern." He folded his fist and continued to advance. His agility seemed tempering with these cradle jumps and he was slowly able to hurdle bigger distance.


    Another hundred feet distance closed in during this struggle and the small parts of the ground started jolting heavily as if ready to throw inside theva the two stubborn intruders. The iceyers were constantly being refreshed and the second stone was controlling the footing in case the ground brokepletely or the hunter was about to fell in theva. Qiao again picked the sword to hold against the forehead the third crack seemed fatal and one of his stratums of consciousness was no more in condition to clench it anymore.


    Qiao was a human and has only reached level five with limits of presently tempered brain while it was against the power of an infinity level egoistic and shameless stone. The third attack slightly damaged the first stratum of the consciousness and he forced to use the support of the sword. He put the sword and waited for it to work over the mending but it only mended the previous second crack not the newer one. It was a threat that the sword was also at its limits to provide support.


    His hair move to and fro with the hot air around the ground and the tips of his hair turned hot red instantly. "Now you are done young man." The mocking voiced echoed in his head. With the first damaged stratum it would be easier for the stone to get hold on the consciousness. "As long as I am alive there is no chance for you." Qiao gritted his teeth. He himself knew very well what was going to happen; the hunter king voiced reminding that they were near to cross the first stage of defense.

 Chapter 181: Quest For Three Stones (32)

    Chapter 181: Quest For Three Stones (32)


    Quest For Three Stones (32)


    Bagel;


    Not letting the weaknesses ruin the present


    Just when Qiao thought that he could no more endure it; the words of the hunter king brought a strand of hope he saw in front and sure enough there appeared line under the sight where he could see that the splitting or slithering was no more visible; nearly fifty further cradle jumps would help themnd safely at the other side of the first defense stage. It gave him strength to keep fighting against the attacks of the stone. Once stubborn always stubborn; he picked the level six peak stone gotten from the stronger monster and held in his hand.


    ording to his observation if a stone was able to emit the aura and brag the strength then definitely there was chance that the hunter who happen to hunt it from the monster could use it ording to his will; this was what he witnessed the hunter king doing the same. Though there was sliver of modification but his theory does not differ much. He held the stone firmly in his hand; he was holding so much firmly that blood oozed out from his palm. He was thinking something which he heard from the other hunters and currently it could help him.


    There were piles of information which he gathered from various hunters. His blood touched the stone and it got activated unknowingly; being in a tense situation he was unable to feel that his palm got hurt and few drops of blood fell dripping continuously.Since the stone got activated; its aura started to spread to recognize the master. When Qiao felt that a certain aura was lingering which differ from the two other stones; he looked at his hand. He was in a perilous situation to express his astonishment; he was hurt and all his concentration was focus to fight against the attacks.


    The first stratum was damaged and it would be horrible turning point if his attention got divided. There was not a single part of his forehead which remained intact at this moment; most of the cracks were bleeding and his face was dyeing red with the several lines of blood trickling down. The stone was emitting a glow of golden shades when it recognized the present condition of the master; the golden shades travelled through his hand to his forehead. It was higher level healing stone by means of rare characteristics ever found in the Azzura continent.


    The specific monster of level six peak appeared in theke after few decades and it was natural for this stone to harness enough power. Since the monster wanted to be strongest hence all the learning of the monster was part of stone as well. The monster was sure that it was enough powerful consequently if it was forced to fight and get inured it could heal in minimum time possible. But the fate brought Qiao to confront this monster to wash away the long entwined dreams.


    This struggle was going on and also the distance was correspondinglying to its end and the hunter king who was critically looking at the situation; actually his breathing stopped when he saw the present condition of the young hunter. There was high chance that the young hunter would admit defeat; it was already much to his endurance and his level. In fact; he was thinking to escape in case he was left alive and alone. It would be impossible to tackle the defense as well as attacks at the same time. That''s why he was willing to bet all his treasures to keep this young hunter alive and get going.


    Both their lives were depending on each other hence he could bet anything much less a high level stone. He has many stones to spend but if the live got wasted then there was nothing except to regret. There were only few cradle jumps remaining when Qiao staggered; his whole body shook with thest strand of strength and fortunately the golden glow reached his forehead at the same time. The aura started healing and the fading glint of life in his eyes returned back. His previous jump which was failed attempt in consequence of his fading life caused his feet to miss the part of the ground; fortunately the spawned stone created a support and Qiao meantime reverted back to life to concern what was in front.


    He jumped onest and reached the other side and fell on the hard ground. His condition was not good so do the condition of the stone which was attacking his consciousness with all the might. The two stones controlled by the hunter king returned back to the master while the stone which was emitting golden glow remained active.


    Though the cracks remained the same however Qiao opened his eyes and he was looking better. "The burden of life is harder than the fear of death; hell." He tried to stand up by saying what he always wondered in his advanced world. "Kid; you are beyond my expectations and now I believe we will reach the damn stone." The hunter king spoke determined by looking toward few miles ahead where he could feel the stronger aura of the stone. "It won''t be that easy. One of my stratums of consciousness is damaged." Qiao told; it was unclear if he was feeling dejected or he was determined, probably no more expressions coulde on his face in this situation where he was constantly being hammered by the invisible aura.


    "Oh is it?" the hunter king bent and sat beside him to check his condition since he learned simple illusions therefore he could clip the sort of damage. No-win situation would be uneptable for him after reaching this far. He held the wrist of the young hunter and his aura travelled through the blood vessels to reach the brain. Within few moments; he was able to tell the level of damage.


    The young hunter was speaking truth and his inner condition seemed facing chaos. He immediately reverted back his aura when his aura rammed with the invisible force. It was too strong for him to imagine. The hunter king was speechless. He hurriedly searched through all the stones in his possession to help the young hunter. It was a pity that the hunters usually prefer to keep the attack type or defense type stones. The other stones were traded in the market to avoid the pile of useless stones in their personal pouch. Now there were number of stones on the ground for the hunter king to choose superior one which could help in this situation.


    Unfortunately his team was not able to get the right stone to battle against the delirium. It was something simr that the soldiers were forced to check the borderline whereas they were also heaving empty weapons along with them to not shoot bullets not even when it needed because it would break some shittyw of borderline; hopeless senders and helpless soldiers. "This one might help." The hunter king picked a stone of level seven; it was luck that this stone was still with him despite the hunter king once tried to trade it in the market but the bargain ended up failed.


    It was a defense type stone with the characteristics of capturing the inner attacks; though it was not exactly the same however can be ssified with those stones of illusion''s bandits since it does not directly can help to heal the damage but it could create a defense against the damage as for as it could endure the attack of the enemy. The hunter king dripped a drop of blood on the stone and then spawned for themand. The stone ported next instant to fulfill themand.


    It crossed the threshold through the cracks in the forehead and reached the consciousness. Qiao felt a wave of something powerful shing; how could the enemy stone let the damage remain safe; would not all the efforts go to dustbin? Qiao was rmed and stood up immediately gesturing to move toward the rocky hill. He cannot tell whether the level seven stone would bring any good but apparently the attention of the enemy was distracted. As long as he kept his journey forward; he could end up the suffering. The hunter king nodded and this time he chose to walk in front of the young hunter.


    He cannot tell about the second stage of defense so it was rudimentary obligation to face whatever attackes first. By walking in front the young hunter would be under safe zone as he was already being attacked ruthlessly. Currently there were again two active stones. One of them belongs to hunter king and the other belong to Qiao though he was not giving attention to it intentionally. He knew that his curiosity would jolt his senses and distract him. There would be much time in understanding the curiosityter if he was able to save his life first.

 Chapter 182: Quest For Three Stones (33)

    Chapter 182: Quest For Three Stones (33)


    Quest For Three Stones (33)


    Bagel;


    Grit is the thing never epting defeat


    They were now at the second level defense of the stone. The ground was in and nothing unusual was going to happen precise time soon from the apparent notions. Qiao could see that the hunter king was walking in front to tackle the sudden attack. They seemed alone in the world where seven continents and enough poption existed. There was silence to the extent that one would definitely look for someone to talk with just to get rid the viciousness of the silence.


    There was reason for this silence; the stone was at tether ends to see that both hunters were able to cross the first defense alive, it would bring trouble because the first stage was lot difficultpared to the second stage and presently it cannot do any changes to the defense nor it was in a condition to bring the changes. The much effort was put to control the consciousness yet the two consecutive stones giving assistance to the hunter almost ruined all efforts. It was first ever that he met a real enemy in true sense. Moreover the better level''s stones were much in favor of the low level hunter. His consciousness was at the unique level of controls whichpletely differ from the humans of this world.


    Thest action of the spawned stone shook off the attack of the stone which also brought damage to the infinity level stone; and when it returned to give another attack the second stone was activated to help the young hunter. Both stones were creating trouble for the infinity level stone. There was only fresh breath of air that no matter the two stones were assisting the young hunter still the damaged stratum remained the same which was a hope that it could bring more damage.


    "I don''t know; do we have to dig the stone from inside the rocky hill?" Qiao voiced to ask the hunter king. He wanted to know that after reaching to the specific hill; how long he had to endure the suffering or the required time to smash the stone. "There are two possibilities; first is that the stone might have chosen to remain at the upper surface of the ground or else it must be inside the deeper ground for safety purpose. I can only tell after reaching near the rocky hill where the most aura is lingering." The hunter king exined.


    Qiao went silent after asking this because the stone again started to attack ruthlessly. The hunter king saw the sudden appearance of the defense. Several numbers of rocks appeared flying toward them; these were in all sizes from small to bigger ones. The direction of the rocks was to hit against the intruders. Though these were rocks in several numbers but the hunter king choose to use his physical strength first to break them in pieces. He walked faster than the wind and reached every stone punching them with the same pace.


    "Kid; as soon as you see the clear path, advance forward without hurdle. I guess the difficulty level would insanely increase with the time so it is better if we close in much distance during every defense attack." The hunter king voiced when leaping around Qiao. The attack was not just from the front; the rocks wereing from every side and he has to maintain his pace as well as keep the young hunter intact from the attack at the same time. There was big responsibility on his shoulders now. Qiao nodded after listening. He could see the rocks attacking from every side and when he witnessed the hunter king in real action; he wanted to admire the capability of a hunter king level.


    It was wonderful to be able to match with the speed of the wind and at the same time breaking apart the rocks with the sheer fist. He now could imagine the strength of a normal hunter king and how much strength he could wield barehanded. This gave him much inspiration to fight against his present enemy and defeat it at any cost. He no more fear any attack of the egoistic stone.


    If someone said that witnessing this capability his fallen spirits were boosted then it was truth all the same. He was indeed feeling enthused with the unknown source of energy and inspired. His grit was something unmatchable to anyone when ites to inspiration and willingness. All the difficulties give the impression of some tiny problem in front of him when he has a glint of destination in his eyes. Now his destination was clear like day. He could see theing rocks and also the hunter king smashing them into smithereens so he was moving without stopping anywhere though it was problematic to keep the pace along with fending off the invisible attack of the atone.


    The personal stone was still emitting golden glow and the borrowed stone was creating a strongeryer around the stratum of consciousness. There was strong collision of two different auras under his head and only he himself could tell the level of pain he was going through. The cracks on his forehead were again seeping blood and he could not help with it to stop or mend. The sword was no more helping and the two stones were only doing what they were capable of.


    A rock escaped and nearly reached at his forehead when the hunter king appeared suddenly and swept it away from him. He took deep breath and shook his head. It was hairbreadth escape. And he was sure there were more toe simr confrontations. ording to the present situation when the rocks were attacking without a dy and fact that there was only one hunter to actually break them apart, he should expect. "Kid; even if a rock happed to escape from my fist, the activated stone would not let it harm you." The hunter king voiced.


    He was keeping a critical eye as to when would the difficulty level increase; as soon as the level increased, he would use his stones for several attacks at the same without leaving the front of the young hunter. The long lost question as to how the higher level hunters attack the monsters was answered right in front of Qiao; he was at level five and his senior told that no to decide recklessly when facing some monster at level five and receive fatal injury else he would have let the rock reach him and smashed his fist to check his strength.


    Three of the diggers reached the said ce to find the stone. "Rucha; do we have enough attack type stones?" the hunter nicknamed Rumble asked the half face hunter. "I have many but keep in mind that only attack type stones would be used not the fatal stones else the required stone would be damaged before digging." Rucha reminded his fellow digger. There were many high level stones which has capability to kill the aura as well as the enemy bearing the aura. If the stone got killed then their purpose ofing here would be ruined.


    Rucha needed the stone in perfect condition. "Wait; there is something amiss. Probably we arete?" Rumble pointed toward the distance where the second level defense of the stone was activated. "Howe; the elder clearly told that his men have no means to go against the strength attacks of the stone then what was happening here?" Rucha spoke displeased. He was not expecting someone snatching his target. After a long time he met some hope knowing the name of the stone from the assistant hunter. "Are we supposed to intrude during the defense active?" Rumble asked deliberating whether to stay behind or move forward.


    "I don''t need rationality to decide what is good or bad. I am going to see the snatcher." Rucha gritted his teeth and walked to see who was there fighting against the stone and what level of attack he was using to harm the strength of the stone. After making sure that the stone has yet to receive huge damage he would kill the attacker and then dig the stone safely. "Are you sure Rucha? Don''t you know the rules of the Hightown?" Rumble asked carefully. He knew his buddy was not in good mood.


    "I curse the rules of the Hightown and would trample anyone who came in my way to stop." The fading voice reached to the digger and he shook his head. He has to follow his buddy because he has decided it thoroughly. His present tone was enough to wash away doubt if there was any. Soon they reached Rucha and joined to face whates against the path of diggers. After all they were coborating from very long time. "I know you will also join since you knew very well my desperation about the stone." Rucha patted the shoulder of his buddy.

 Chapter 183: Quest For Three Stones (34)

    Chapter 183: Quest For Three Stones (34)


    Quest For Three Stones (34)


    Bagel;


    Adding into enemies


    With the certain time passed; the attack increased and the numbers of rocks added. The hunter king stopped moving and picked the front ce then brought out two stones. He activated both stones for attack and then flipped his hand one to guard the front and the second to secure the rear. The stone flew in the air and leapt like a trained weapon and a glow shimmered along with smashing the rocks next instant. It was a wonderful sight however deadly in case of sliver of mistake. The falling rocks were part of second level defense which means these could give fatal injuries to a lower level hunter.


    Qiao was following behind but as soon as the difficulty level increased; he could see the number of rocks which was more simr to the raindrops, now no more gapes could be seen through because of the amount increasing; same goes at his rear side where a stone was protecting by attacking the rocks. It was directly taking orders from the hunter king at this moment. There was strong reason for this. If few rocks skipped and crashed against him; he could bear the attack on his body.


    However if the rocks reached the young hunter then it would bring chaos; the present stone which was giving assistance was busy in protecting the damaged stratum while the kid was only level five. It was taking enough of the conscious concentration and the spawned control should not lose attention that means he was currently under lot of pressure. Fortunately he was leader in his team and happened to face several hundred tense situations where he was supposed to bring out his utmost strength at the peak to fight the enemy. As long as he kept his four skills active; there was no need to worry no matter if the difficulty further increased.


    It was for his advantage to go through this tough situation for the ss test of Hunter King which was pending from a decade. It was one of a kind opportunity and by chance he was here to face it head on with the help of a kid. Mostly the team members decide to not get involved in risky missions; they coward to leave the challenge too. He was seriously considering taking this kid in his team and then teaching him about the higher level hunting. He would be d to teach such a fearless young hunter who has strong grit to face the challenges life brings suddenly up.


    He waspletely impressed from Qiao; just that there was doubt that the kid might not be willing to follow him. ording to his observation the young hunter has not reached the peak of level five and it was highly likely that he would go back to his guild to take permission for the Hightown. All those hunters living anywhere in the seven continents must reach to the Hightown to register themselves for the hunting sses of higher level.


    And only a guild can provide a rough direction to reach the Hightown else the hunter would lose path for forever or get killed by the sudden dangers appearing the veteran paths. The Hightown has built a rough path for the all the huntersing from various parts of the world to reach the ce. It was not that someone was there to protect every traveler. Only some ces existed in the intervals to look for help or report any big issue. Those intervals were built so that if the hunter happened to spot some dangerous monster of higher level; they could report it the nearest Nest.


    Nest was the team of hunters which were sent to upy certain ce in case someone wanted to report about the rare or dangerous monsters. It was called Nest because the team does not live in the open but by making a nest on the bigger and old trees for protection in the night in the open forest. They were named as Nest and their mission was to inform the Hightown as well as immediately react on the report. If they can hunt then it was all fine; otherwise they would ask Hightown to send the Hunter kings.


    Qiao on the other hand was in a different situation; the assisting stone was about to explode after the attacks of the enemy stone, as long as it was guarding the stratum the stone was unable to break apart the consciousness. So the first mark was to tear up the guarding stone and it would significantly damage the control of the young hunter. Two forces were against each other and the third was young hunter Qiao. Both forces were reluctant to ept defeat; one was undermand the second was the egoistic.


    Qiao was thrown on the ground at some distance when the first sh happened between the forces. This was final attempt of the enemy; to kill the young hunter or upy over his consciousness. His sudden fall rmed the hunter who was focused until now. His heart jumped in his mouth and several horrible thoughts passed through his head. Qiao struggled to stand up and firmly pressed the stone in his hand. The stone emitted thick golden glow to support him. When the hunter king saw him struggling to stand up; he took deep breath with ease and returned back to his priority job.


    He was currently confined with all work and bleakmands. Few drops of sweat trickled down his forehead with utmost fear and leapt to cover the young hunter. The death of the young hunter would bring immediate demise for him as well and he would be killed for sure. The stone would get the higher level and he would not be able to single handedly tackle the enemy especially when he was already exhausted with the constricted efforts. Now it was nearly blurred because he was using his peak level agility along with attackmands; controlling all four stones for attack at the same time.


    It was rare phenomena where a near hunter king happened to control four attack type stones at once against any enemy. The never ending attacks of the rocks were going on from all sides and the stones were moving at the will of the hunter king, faster than the wind ording to the control level. The rocks were scattering everywhere with the same pace and Qiao was fighting against the inner devil. It was tense situation where a tiny mistake would upside down the consequences. Their lives were at the stake.


    At the same time; there were minor changes unnoticeable for anyone but hunter king. He felt that someone stepped in the first level defense of the stone and there was someone attacking in a different way not to defeat but to capture something. It was not a problem before but now it could bring trouble. If he was able to sense the presence of others then it was bound to happen that the new intruder must have sensed their presence as well and he was intentionally here. He happened to see some diggers and the attack sense resembled to them.


    He gulped the breath with worry. He was not supposed to rte it to the kid but if the intruders were able to reach them earlier then he has to face them too depending on their reaction.


    "ording to my experience; this first level defense expand through few hundred feet so it would not take us long to reach the second level." Rucha was now excited to dig out the stone. From the energy and the aura he felt; the stone was at infinity level, a perfect target for his remedy.


    "Sure enough; the hunters at the second stage are not strong to attack the strength of the stone. I can sense their attacks which are pitiful in my eyes. It is good sign for you; you can easily shook them away with your present anger." The hunter named Rumble chuckled.


    "Stop you bastard already." Rucha warned him to not mock his angry mood. "Alright; I fear your anger man." He rose up his hands to show that he surrendered while the third hunter was enjoying their bickering.


    They were at the first stage of the defense and estimated the time to reach the second stage. It was shorter than the time Qiao and the hunter king took to reach second stage. The difference was there because the present team was called diggers and they were feared by the ordinary hunter kings. Diggers use most urate ways and the most brutal ways ording to the demand of the situation.


    Since this team was led by Rucha who was desperate to get this specific stone so he would show the most cruel side of the diggers if needed. His eyes were showering fire at this moment when leaping through theva. "I aming to get you." He clenched his teeth.

 Chapter 184: Quest For Three Stones (35)

    Chapter 184: Quest For Three Stones (35)


    Quest For Three Stones (35)


    Bagel;


    You are not weed


    The attacks were increasing with the time; theing rocks were greater in numbers as well as the pace, limiting their further advancement. They were literally confined now under the pressure of number of rocks and the attacks. There was no way other than to clear the path first and then move forward. The hunter king did not talk anything but his actions were clear indication that there was something wrong. Though he was busy with the attacks and if there was little free time Qiao would have stopped to take a look at the special type of attacks.


    He yed various games and there the NPC would attack fascinating manner. Here it differed because of the tension. He himself was in no different situation. The tears were trickling down with the two forces shing in his head. He looked at the precarious situation in his surrounding and gritted his teeth. He firmly held the stone in his hand and moved around; with the number of rocks it was impossible for them move forward and observing from the scenario, the hunter king alone was not enough to clear the path.


    "Come on Qiao; it''s just a stone." He murmured and used the stone with the same way by observing the hunter king. The hunter king flipped his stone in the air and then the stone leapt like a weapon and attack. "It is simple and I can attack the smaller rocks to test. Only fighting the enemy in a one way would not help me and the other hunter. We need a stable pace for moving forward. Qiao test your grit today if you wanted to reach it next level." He got ready to execute themand. He was staggering with the forces shing and the cracks almost dyed his forehead red in color.


    But epting defeat was not in his habits. In his view, his attacks would bring some toughness to his overall strength and it would somehow support his present condition and the assisting stone. He was right because it would give wave of energy actively stimting his nerves which further increase the levels of strength and umting force would distribute evenly. The hunter king has no time to consider anything else so he was unable to observe about the young hunter. His most of attention was hooked on the hunters moving fast from the first level of the defense.


    And half of concentration was focused on the attacks. Qiao executed the attack and a golden glow along with the stone was flipped in the air same time. The rock smashed in smithereens in the blink of an eye and Qiao looked astounded. It was truly fascinating despite the dangerous situation. The stone was able to smash the smaller rocks so Qiao did not stop and kept attacking the same way. His interest was picked and nothing can stop him now. He aimed the smaller rocks and his attacks proved helpful because when the hunter king noticed that the kid was also attacking his chose the bigger targets to clear the path.


    He would have stopped to admire the effort but he was much busy. After some time they were able to coborate perfectly and moving forward one step at a time while attacking the defense. "There is only hundred feet distance and now I can tell that the stone is not hidden under deep ground. However there is a problem; someone ising to stop us probably. So I would not be able to help in digging the stone since you have faced it once you can dig and smash while I will make sure to stop the intruders at my best." The hunter king finally broke the news of uing enemies.


    Qiao got slightly shocked and looked at the direction but presently there were only rocks attacking them. "I will dig it in minimum time possible then. Why the intruders suddenly appeared?" he asked the hunter king. "It must be Hightown behind it but the attention of the intruders is not good. May be they are after the stone or" he suddenly remembered that when Hightown face a sudden problem they call for diggers.


    "Crap them." He cursed as soon as this revtion struck him. "We have to hurry." He sounded displeased. He was fighting for a long time and exhausted; the appearance of the intruders would not bring good if they were the diggers after the stone. He knew that without smashing the stone the young hunter would not be able to get rid the attacks in his head. And if the diggers happened willing to take the stone then they would not let them smash the stone. The situation which was already tense would be horrible.


    Qiao could see the mix shades of anger and concern on his face and understood the severity of the uing events. With him being in active attack mood; the forces shing in his head were giving lesser pain though he cannot stop it without smashing the enemy stone. "Are you sure that the stone is under the hill?" he asked the hunter king; the rocky hill which was exact at the distance of hundred feet seemed uncertain yetmon. "I am sure about it. As long as you reached the null range of the stone; it would not be able to harm you no matter how near you were. But you have to make sure that the overall time needed should not exceed the One Spell."


    He advised Qiao and Qiao asked, "What is One Spell?" he was not familiar with the time frame of this world. "Oh you don''t know about the time distribution of an attack and the spawnedmand?" he was astounded to hear this. If the young hunter was not familiar with the time frame then how he was urately attacking with the help of stone? "Give me your hand." He gestured and Qiao extended his hand toward him. "It is the measure which only can be observed not in theory." He used his energy to let him know the difference between One Spell and the Cura. Cura was normal term for normal humans who only understand the difference of the time frame after observing the nature for example the sun or other phenomena of nature.


    After Qiao got the understanding; he nodded. Now their destination was the hill and aim was to shorten the distance. The enemy stone met the second team who was faster than the first intruders and it was distracted. Both enemies were after its life; this way or other way.


    "Crappy stone; howe it learned to create such a first level defense?" Rumble was angry to see the increasing amount of broken parts of ground and the sudden appearance of theva. What angered him that he cannot attack on his will because his buddy would get annoy. The third digger was silent until now but to see theva; his spirits dwindled, this team of diggers surely likes to venture the dangers. But it was unclear if he fell inside theva; would anyone among two diggers would help him?


    He was cautious too because of this reason. "Don''tin like a newbie. See the new joiner; is he ranting like you?" Rucha pointed the silence of the third digger since his pace was faster he cannot stop to console his buddy in the middle of the defense. He was also restricting from any fatal attack which could harm the core of the stone or its energy. "He is silent because he cannot do anything at this moment." Rumble chuckled pointing the difficulty level and the care they should necessarily take during going through.


    "Ah, you are never satisfied with anything." Rucha shook his head and focused his attention to clear the distance in hurry.


    "The other team is near the stone if I am not wrong." Rumble spoke again after small moments of silence. He cannot bear silence a bit. "It is because you cannot shut your mouth and concentrate." Rucha admonished. The stone was in the worst situation where two teams were reaching very time soon near it and it has to think a way to get rid from them. It took more than half of his force away from attacking the young hunter so that it could deliberate the possible path.


    If it kept the reckless attempt then it was bound to get caught. Killing the young hunter was impossible while the two defenses were at the peak to stop the intruders; the force was divided between the two defenses. It could only self-destruct or dig deep down along with the hill at most effort. Digging itself deep would let it borrow some time to hide in the inner depths of the ground. The stone was infinity level and can travel through the deeper ground to y hide and seek.


    Unless Qiao was willing to y this child''s pleasure.

 Chapter 185: Quest For Three Stones (36)

    Chapter 185: Quest For Three Stones (36)


    Quest For Three Stones (36)


    Bagel;


    Hide and seek; child''s pleasure


    "They are faster than I expected." The hunter king voiced. He was clearing path with the fastest pace possible still it was slowpared to the second team. Qiao cleared half of the distance continuously clearing the smaller rocks they slightly changed their direction now Qiao was moving toward hill and the hunter king was trying his best to keep a look out at the new enemies along with smashing apart the rocks. Qiao could feel the severity when he walked near the hill but the wish to crush the enemy into smithereens was enough encouragement for him.


    "I can sense you looser." He snickered while reaching near the hill. At the same time the second team appeared and the hunter king got alert more than ever. They were definitely diggers. They stopped to see him. "You are alone here?" Rucha was shocked that a lone hunter was going against the infinity level stone, was he mad? "What else you were expecting?" the hunter king side smiled. It was second time and they crossed paths of each other. There was another motif. The hunter king wanted their attention to remain at him.


    This way little kid would be able to get enough time to crush the stone and get rid the deadly attacks in his consciousness. If Qiao got inside the hill then it would be fine. "What angered you to lonely go against the stone? Even if there is deep grudge, I am sorry fellow: you have to leave this stone for me because I need it." Rucha held his stone in hand and grimly warned the hunter king. "You remained the same. Do you think I am that generous always?" the hunter smiled broadly. Now his doubt was clear. It was team of this digger; Rucha was known for his ruthless team coboration. He was also rumored for his aggressive mood.


    If he was here it means that he was lured by the stone and when he decides to take hold on a stone then he would go to every extent to get it. He was also famous for his powerful attacks.


    "You should think it again. I need this stone for my remedy and you already know that I am wandering from decades just for this stone. I hope this fellow would not try to act foolish this time." Rucha was not willing to waste time. He knew the hunter king and that he was an ambitious and fearless hunter. If he decided to go against and fight then he would be forced to fight back. The ongoing conversation finally reached Qiao and from the tone of the hunter king; he was sure that the hunter king wanted to borrow some time for him else it would be pretty hard. He was ten feet around the hill when the bigger tes of the ground started to move viciously right in his feet. He fell with the thud and groaned with the pain.


    "Can''t you be little less vulgar?" he hoped on the altar and jumped toward the hill. His shout attracted the attention of the second team. "Crappy crap; there is one more hunter." Rumble sneered to look at Rucha. They were standing in the middle and fighting against the rock attacks as well as looking at the hunter king who was in no hurry to move around. Now this proved why he was rxed. He was borrowing time for someone else. Seeing this; Rucha got angry and directly attacked the hunter king in the middle of the mess.


    The hunter king was expecting this since he also heard the kid. He was sure that there must one or two surprises near the hill however he was confident that the kid can go through it and reach the hill. He cannot me him for getting the attention of this team of diggers. They have sharp sense and would be able to guess the presence of the second hunter sooner orter. "This time would be ourst confrontation; believe me." Rucha was fuming with rage. Rumble took the charge to clear the rocks. The attacked stone crushed every hurdle in the path and reached the hunter king. The hunter king also used his powerful stone for the attack seeing the enemy being shameless this time again.


    Previously he let go and back down thinking that the senior was in need of the stone yet not this time because he strongly felt that the senior took him as a coward to back down in every confrontation. If everybody started to think this way then his reputation as the ambitious hunter would go to gutters. His destination was the rank of hunter monarch and reforming the world of hunting with his experiences.


    There were many irregrities which he noticed and he wanted to change them so thatrger number of lower level hunter could ess the resources and information in general. "Sigh; there are many ambitious hunter kings whom I killed in thest decades just because the same reluctance. You are the next and I pity." This stone was truly his weakness and if he lost opportunity to get it then there was no concrete promise as to how and when he would find the same stone again. He could kill the hunter king ust that it would take some effort and time.


    "Rumble you need to move forward and kill the second hunter;panion of this hunter king." He ordered haughtily and got busy with attacks. The third digger who was very slow until now saw Rumble leaving and got worried. Since Rumble was going to tackle the second hunter this means he was supposed to keep attacking the rock attacks and let the leader easily defeat the hunter king. He was in a fit of confusion. He never liked those seniors who killed other hunters out of whim. If he did not do his duty in the team and coborated then the team leader would kick him out of the team.


    And if he followed the coboration then he would be considered among those ruthless seniors and moreover he would lose his self-respect in his eyes. He was at the stake to decide right or wrong; this way or that way. He shook his head and decided what to do. He was attacking the rocks but not clearing them all so that the team leader would have to do double job; it would hinder his solemn attacks toward the hunter king. He thought to borrow some time for the second hunter in the team to tackle Rumble ande to help his teammate. This was what he decided for now.


    Qiao as soon as reached near the hill; the hill shook breaking apart the ground and disappeared along with him since he was near so it was unavoidable to not get caught. The stone let him drag along to try best to get the control over the consciousness onest or if impossible then run away from the approach of the diggers. The diggers were real threat now because for a certain range they could smell the aura of the stone which make it fearsome for the stones to hide.


    The only choice was to hide as far as he could under the depths of the ground. Qiao rolled along the big rock downward the surface. The golden glow which was before only gettingmands spread around him to give a safe cover. After all he was the master of the stone and if master died without setting free the stone then its future was full of darkness. It cannot cultivate to be stronger or some other hunter would be its master. The stone retracted most of the force behind the defense to drag the hiding ce desperately.


    Qiao came to a halt and looked around. Underground was dark and a cave like and he could sense the stone was moving away. He started running behind. Only a five feet area where the stone was hiding in the rock was moving; Qiao could guess the identity because he has once encountered it very closely. "Go away you damn chaser." The stone voiced in his head and Qiaoughed out loud. "You were the one chasing me; right? Why are you distancing now. Come I am near you."


    Since he has faced the worst so the stone was not willing try it again. Almost the attacks went useless; using all effort it could only harm a small part of single stratum. The stone would be foolish if he stopped to give it a try. The truth was if it tried it could harm and get control but it was scared out of it to give it go. There was a saying, ''You cannot defeat an enemy with mere strength without instilling fear in your enemy so the key was that the enemy should fear you first.'' Same happened with this stone. stone was running and Qiao was chasing to revenge.

 Chapter 186: Quest For Three Stones (37)

    Chapter 186: Quest For Three Stones (37)


    Quest For Three Stones (37)


    Bagel;


    You are my perpetual enemy from now on


    The attacks of the rocks decreased greatly; this cleared the dense air from the attacking rocks. Rucha noticed the change and looked toward the supposed hill and it was no more there instead the foolhardy Rumble was looking at the previous ce of the hill with foolishness in his eyes. Rumble was amazed as to where did the rocky hill disappear. The ground was in again and there was no sign or path to follow up. He looked from one ce to another only to notice the extreme defense smooth down.


    The ground was in and there was not a single wrinkle on the ground to guess the direction of the stone. He looked toward his buddy and from afar he could feel the furious re; though he was attacking his enemy however he did not forget to scold the teammate. Rumble got worried and hurriedly bent down and started sniffing like a dog; he was moving and sniffing on the in ground. "Rumble stop being puny. You are increasing the shame on you." Rucha rolled his eyes to see this action of his trusted team member.


    Rumble stood up and walked toward him. Now the hunter king was alone and Rucha was attacking; the third team member was standing idle because the rocks were no more intruding the pace and there was nowhere the destination under the expanded vision: really nowhere. The third team member andter Rumble hinged; now the question was whether to join hands with the team leader to kill the hunter king or wait? It would be called shameless act to go three against one but everything was fair for diggers in norms moreover there was no one around to witness the level of shamelessness a digger bears.


    The third team member firmly closed his fist for the reason that he could see the current scenario. Until now Rucha did not order them tobine the strength; he would not do it actually because it would simply present him weaker in front of the team. Just a hunter king and he have already killed many; so he was willing to bet some time more. "End it up little fast buddy." Rumble reminded him that they were here for the stone. "There is no hurry; the second hunter is a low-key and he is running behind the stone currently. I am sure he won''t be able to get it." Rucha spoke confident.


    The hunter king did not bat his ears at their conclusions about the young hunter; he knew his capability very well. The young hunter has forte like grit which does not easily dwindle however he cannot fight for long against this experienced hunter king who had been wandering from decades. Though he himself was of few hundred years still does not match to the experience of the oldie. It was also difference of the will. Rucha was here to snatch so definitely he would use all means.


    He only wished that the young hunter could smash the stone before Rucha could reach him as for him: he would put all his effort to stop them. "Rumble; you need to take my ce. I am going to follow the stone before it disappear." After some time when the aura of the stone started to fade; Rucha thought to hand over the hunter king to his team member. He cannot set him free; also killing was not so easy, it takes time and effort against a hunter king. The stone fleeing faster than he imagined perhaps it sensed the presence of the diggers.


    The hunter king got worried because the oldie was aggressive and furious; if he caught the young man then he cannot save him no matter how many lives he got to stop them confronting each other.


    Qiao was running after the stone and when the underground cave started to shrink; he got to know that the stone had been fleeing under the surface. One of the stone which was assisting him before was still there so he thought using his personal stone for attack. It was the only stone above level five and suitable formand attacks.


    With the help of his level five strength and the stone; he wished that his n stem sessful. He smashed his fist taking a long slide toward the fleeing rock. He did it several times and the upperyers of the rock started to break apart. Now there was only three spans thickness of the rock; inside the stone was hidden and it was still moving with the same pace. Qiao felt a sudden wave behind and understood that the enemy was reaching at his head very time soon. He gritted his teeth and slide forward umting all his strength in his fist and crushing the rock.


    The stone had been fighting and attacking from a very long times it had been three days that Qiao was confined inside along with other hunter kings so it was natural for the stone to get exhausted after using number of attacks and the illusions for defeating the targets. It was also restricted with the level eight defense type stone which was assisting Qiao all this phase.


    The punchnded on the rock and it broke into smithereens; at the same time Rucha reached there. With the right amount of strength behind the attack; a loud scream was heard and then the silence enveloped suddenly because Rucha engulfed all the avable space with his aura. Qiao turned behind only to see half furious face. He was still unclear if he had had crushed the stone or it was still alive then he closed his eyes to feel the certain aura and sure it was no more there. His head was no more hurting, only the cracks were present which perhaps needed some healing. "How could you little rascal?" Rucha immediately attacked in his anger.


    The ground above their heads shook and a hunternded right in front of Qiao. He was the third team member from the digger''s team. He was thousand percent sure that the team leader would kill the second hunter so he made a hard decision which ruin the rest of his life but he cannot let this happen when he was around. It was no more battle between monster and hunters. It was battle of egocentric thoughts and the right path of pure hunter. There were always two choices for a hunter during all the years of life; first to choose ego and second to choose the right decision. Of course egocentric behavior was not the right choice for a hunter who picked his path already.


    His chains created a never ending ricochet and the active stone stopped the attack. Rucha got furious to see that his own team member was standing to protect the low-key. With the stone breaking apart all types of illusions ended and Qiao was dragged back in the barrier during the time when the third hunter stopped the attack. When the attack met the other stone; it created an explosion and the whole ground shook breaking apart. Both Rucha and the third digger looked behind and the second hunter was not there.


    Rucha forgot to attack again and madly looked around to find the low-key but he was nowhere. Rumble and the hunter king both got a shockwave of the attack outburst and staggered backward. The hunter king hurriedly went to see what happened with the young kid and he heard the furious shouting, "Where that rascal disappeared?" he was mad out of wit. "I swear you little rascal; you are my perpetual enemy from now on." The third digger came to the hunter king and patted his shoulder, "Your team member disappeared after crushing the stone and the team leader has failed to kill him too."


    Saying this; the third digger took his path to leave this team. It was his many times ever that he was leaving a team because he did not like their way of dealing situations. In his view; a hunter was blessed with higher level intellect to think a better way in all types of tough situations; if still he chooses dominant path then he was not worth following. The hunter king looked at the one who told about the events and walked beside him.


    "I am going to report to the Hightown as it is my responsibility. Do you want toe along?" the hunter king side smiled and asked the digger. "If brotherhood is not burden then I am willing to follow till the end." The digger nodded his head and pped on the chains twisting around his waist. "Haha; brotherhood is what never give burden if it is selfless and noble."


    Rucha was roaring like a wounded beast and Rumble was standing at some distance waiting for his buddy to calm down and then ask what happened. Qiao opened his eyes and he was back in the barrier to see the rotten corpses of the monsters. He was bounded with barrier until he gets the three stones.

 Chapter 187: Quest For Three Stones (38)

    Chapter 187: Quest For Three Stones (38)


    Quest For Three Stones (38)


    Bagel;


    The old barrier and the rotten corpses were same weing and nothing changed even a bit. The thing which changed during this time was that the huntress tried to leave the barrier with the help of a stray monster but returned back after so many injuries. The offended huntress became thirsty of her life and wanted to take her life with the help of her team however she almost dragged herself again in the barrier and the team did not dare enter thinking that the other male hunters would be there to wee them.


    Now she was sitting silently. Lowa was endlessly debating with Wuza from previous two days and when she was tired of the sharp tongue of the Blood hunter; she thought to leave the barrier moreover there was no use of waiting for the young man to appear just like he disappeared. She kept repeating that he was nobody and probably they would never cross paths in future so it was better to leave and carve her own track in the world of hunting. This was the reason behind debating and when she felt her mouth went dry after talking endlessly; Lowa furiously left the barrier only to end up in the hands of enemies.


    Now after returning back and barely saving life; she was sitting silent, trying to heal her fatal wounds; some of them were gruesome to look at. Her half of fleece was ripped apart when she was dragging herself toward the barrier. She was able to save her small dagger but the sword was snatched by one of the huntress. The sword meant much for Lowa because it was customized by her mother and she was almost crying after losing it. The old carcasses of the monsters were stinking inside the barrier.


    Wuza was also not in good mood when he saw the huntress entering again in the barrier. He was purely waiting for brother Qiao while this girl kept leeching his brain for nothing. He wanted to walk toward her and ask what happened but sneaking that she was not in good condition; he chose to stay away: better to stay away rather than feeling embarrass. They felt the strong wave of air and someone came; it was none other than Qiao. Wuza could not believe his own eyes and excitedly ran toward him. "Wait; what happened to Lowa?" the first thing which was unexpected and off about the barrier was the condition of the girl.


    Qiao did not want to imagine something crude but to see the condition of the girl; many wild thoughts exnations crossed his head. Wuza was blood hunter and Qiao was notpletely aware of the nature of a blood hunter. "She harvested what she seeded." Wuza shook his shoulders without caring a thing. He has a reason to say this because he advised her to go out on her own risk. They were verbally fighting over this issue. Wuza warned her to wait for brother Qiao and then follow his orders.


    "It was my mistake." Lowa covered her naked knee and lowered her head but she suddenly noticed and looked up. Qiao was bleeding; his forehead was riddled with the cracks and the blood probably got dry or it was in the process of aridity. Wuza also stopped without saying anything further when he noticed. "Brother Qiao! Where did the monster drag you?Howe you got injured?" it had been three days and the young blood hunter almost rummaged the whole forest to look for him however he could not find Qiao.


    "It''s a long story man nevertheless I got the second stone." Qiao spoke enthusiastic. He knew that his injury would heal itself soon; the stone which was assisting returned back to master so it was nigh impossible to heal it without a high ss stone remedy. "The most important is that brother Qiao retuned." Wuza heaved a deep breath. Previously he only came to express his gratitude but after getting impressed from the ambitions of the hunter; he decided to join him and reach the Hightown. When Qiao suddenly was forced away; Wuza was thinking to go back in his den if Qiao did not return in few more days because he was tired of listening endlessins of the girl.


    The stinking smell of the carcasses wafted and Qiao held his forehead, "Is there a way to get rid these rotten bodies?" since he faced brutal attacks in his consciousness and the apparent injury was still there so it was unbearable for him. "I can bring some hard ropes to bind them with the next target monster and rear it out of the barrier." Wuza flicked his finger as if he got a wonderful n.


    Lowa rolled her eyes, "A wounded monster that happened to be already near death; do you think it could drag the tones of flesh with it?"


    "Then you give the idea." Wuza also rolled his eyes unable to bear her always finding fault with him. "Whoever does not belong to this barrier or not restricted by the barrier can take it away." She stood up to walk and make some distance from the two males standing at her head to carefully heal and check her wounds. Qiao who was silent turned away and left. Lowa was not in condition to walk properly and he could feel the awkward expressions on her face. It was just that hended right near her with the force of the barrier.


    "What? She was always aware and never told? Howe she behaves mischievous? Several times I felt nauseous and she was indifferent smiling at something." Wuza was being taken by Qiao; he held him from wrist in order to save from a verbal war again and walked away from the huntress. "She is definitely vicious." Wuza concluded while following the gesture of the brother hunter. "She is only nasty just like you." Qiao ended the war saying this and it made Wuza turn silent for some time.


    Qiao sat at the far end where the huntress was no more in direct view. "I will be dragging these rotten monsters out of the barrier now." Wuza went to clear the carcasses. Qiao opened his fist which was stiffened from a long time and saw the stone in his hand. His fist was also riddled with the cut open wound and the stone was stilling shining golden glow. He was not clear as to what made this stonee shining however it was possible that the blood activated it.


    There was nothing else that could make a lifeless stonee alive other than the living blood. He put the stone aside and cleaned his hand. The image of the hunter king attacking him was still fresh in his eyes and he could feel the fierceness in the attack too. He was probably after the stone but what was with the anger? It seemed the stone bear his life inside or he badly needed the specific stone? Qiao wanted to confirm why the hunter king who seemed scarier than he could imagine wanted that stone? If he really was after the stone then he would be mad at him right now?


    He was indeed maddened and furiously roaring in the barrennd; recklessly attacking here and there to vent out his anger. Rumble was still silently watching him and not speaking anything. Years of wandering went useless; the stone he yearned all those years was crushed in front of his eyes and he was just an onlooker. Rucha had been doing all vicious deeds to get hold on this stone yet ended up losing it right from his hands.


    His words were not bluffing; he was surely going to search the young rascal rest of his life until he found and killed him. The hunter king who was helping Qiao knew very well about the resolution of the oldie so after reporting to the Hightown he will also go on a mission to find the young hunter and teach him the higher level hunting but both of the parties were oblivious as to where the young hunter belongs to and where did he disappear? There were seven continents and several thousand colonies and hundred thousand sects spanning the forests, hidden ces, abandoned ces, hunting areas and attribute ridden battle regions.


    Thousands over thousand breeding monsters and their species along with the rare type beasts; most of them hidden and waiting for the right the time to appear, in this vast world where they were supposed to find the young hunter? However they have clue. He was advancing toward the peak of level five and it means he would soon travel toward the Hightown. "There is high chance that we would be able to stifle him to death before he could reach Hightown." Rumble spoke after a long time to console the anger of his buddy. "Indeed; his death could bring my anger down." Rucha roared furiously.

 Chapter 188: Quest For Three Stones (39)

    Chapter 188: Quest For Three Stones (39)


    Quest For Three Stones (39)


    Bagel;


    Only third stone was left toplete the mission and then he would be free from the restrictions of the barrier. The problem was that he did not hunt the second monster instead the hunter king killed it and he got the stone before he could crush it. That means he experience points were not increasing no matter how many monster''s he hunt till he get rid the restrictions of the barrier. He was currently level five primary; as for his experience of hunting was concerned; he did learn much from the delirium and the hunter king.


    As soon as he got the bagel; he would start his travel toward the Middletown to get the permission for the journey toward the Hightown since he promised the blood hunter to take along he would not back down but it was a problem whether to tell the Star Glow Guild about the blood hunter or only mention if it was necessary? Wuza appear different from his physical traits for example his extraordinary fast pace, his blood red eyes and the huge stature which does not match with the normal hunters; it cannot be shaken away if the seniors questioned about it.


    "I need to focus for the third stone then there will be time to consider how I should take Wuza with me." Qiao fixed his fleece and removed the stains of blood from his forehead. Small cracks were still there so he carefully cleaned the open wound then he cut a long strip from the extra cloth and bind it on the forehead to hide the injuries. The purple strip looked offpared to his decent and expensive maroon fleece. His sword was hanging at his back. Now he looked like a bounteous warrior of old times since his facial features were not actually stiff or matching to the brutal one.


    After his cheeks got enough of a good shape and the whole tiny stature developed muscles brandishing his height; his appearance turned the mot handsome just like those top celebrity actors with strong and morous body shape. With these looks; one could easily get the gesture that he bear the stone of charm because most of thedies would fall for his looks definitely. If his small sibling happened to see him; he would be confused in first nce before recognizing older brother. The extra cloth put on his forehead brought a little reservation in his charm because purple stand for threat in this world.


    Wuza made a rope from the various vines; it was too troublesome to go near the rotten carcass and bind the rope. He then dragged the first body out of the barrier covering his half face to avoid the stinking air. He was young but because of imbibing blood of the monster''s he was quite powerful physically. Qiao was unsure whether he was hungry or not. The normal hunters after reaching level five could barely feel hunger; they only eat for treat twice or thrice in a month.


    However it was necessary to eat thrice in a month to maintain the inner health. Compared to the blood hunters; they live on blood to maintain their overall strength. It had been three days when he was not here and from the looks; Wuza seemed not better apparently different from when Qiao was forced to leave. Wuza came to drag the second body out of the barrier but then Qiao voiced to stop him; "Come over here Wuza." Qiao gestured from afar. Wuza left the rope there and walked to ask why brother hunter called for him.


    "Did you imbibe the blood or not?" Qiao asked. "Brother Hunter! I was waiting for you toe and did not leave this barrier in the three days." Wuza truthfully told. He was indeed hungry but chose to wait hence it was apparent from the dents on his cheeks. "Then you should not waste time on dragging the carcasses; just bring over a monster and I''ll hunt it for you." Qiao stood up. If three days could bring this much change then it means that a blood hunter cannot survive without imbibing blood. "Oh; it happened because I did not slumber when there was nothing to do." Wuza understood that his condition was apparent for brother hunter and he perhaps got worried.


    "The blood hunters sleep most of the time after they imbibe blood and when they don''t sleep then they are hunting for blood." Wuza chuckled because he was fed up with this routine of the blood hunter tribes. If they wanted to remain awake like normal hunters then they need to fetch some blood for normal meals in a day. "I am not familiar with the types of the monsters so I did not hunt for blood thinking that I might end up squeezing a rare monster and the brother hunter gets displease when hees to know." He exined.


    Qiao nodded. It means the young blood hunter was taking care to not break any rule. "It must have been difficult but I am d that you were worried breaking rule in ignorance. This is the trait of humans to bear the burden but never go against thew of nature and this keep the bnce as long as humans keep following the right. I know foul is easy to follow." Qiao patted his shoulder.


    In this world of hunting; what was the most troublesome: of course it was the stability. There were hundred over hundred options and opportunities for a hunter to immediately seize the power. But the instant ambiance was a deep rooted fear which stops the most of them from choosing easy options. Qiao belong to the same world where several evil opportunities were avable for those who were willing to take risk and they never ended up in good karma aka ambiance and die a horrible and sudden death.


    "Alright: what about the nasty huntress?" Wuza asked because when he would harness a monster: she would be in trouble probably. "We will keep a distance and stop the monster from wandering or running toward her. You can bring a level four monster to avoid the hassle." The blood hunter trusted him and it was his responsibility to concern about him. Wuza nodded and went to bring the monster. After three long days which were like three years; he was going to imbibe some blood to revive some liveliness. A blood hunter was like normal human who needed daily meal to keep the strength of the body with a slight difference of food and blood.


    Unless the blood hunters chose to slumber after imbibing blood they needed blood daily; they could slumber for whole week without feeling hunger, these were two entwined aspects about the blood hunters. Qiao stood ready to wee the monster and looked toward the carcasses. The dposition of the things was faster in this world despite being it under the barrier; the flesh of the monsters was rotting at fast pace. This exined the aspect of the hunting and the strong humans against stronger beasts. Though the higher levels were under the differentw still they have their own battles and worries.


    The huntress was able to clean her injuries and then heal the less deep wounds. Her long lock of hair which always moves to and fro in front of face was cut down with an attack and now it was only half of the full length. She temporarily folded few extra cloths on the deep wounds till they get healed with time. Lowa does not have another pair of clothes because when she first appeared in this barrier; she was riddles with wounds because betrayal from the team; she used the extra pair of clothes to rece the tattered dress.


    From various parts; it was looking like a dress full of strips or made of shreds however it was better than to have nothing. After losing the sword; the small dagger was the only weapon for defense. Lowa was ready to close her eyes when the roars of the monster reached to her ears. "This man came after three days and has nothing but to again y with monsters. Is he mad?" she spoke displeased. "If you are that free for skirmish then go battle my blood enemies." Lowa turned her posture to avoid the new wave of roars.


    Wuza harnessed the monster and he was quite excited. It was great to see that the brother hunter concerned for him. This proved that his decision to follow the brother hunter was correct. Qiao was ready so he did not let the monster wander around moreover it was lower level monster. "I guess only single attack would be enough to stop the wild movement of the monster." Qiao thought hence every attack snatch the strength then it would be unfair if Wuza imbibe the blood of a seriously injured monster. It would not give him enough strength too.

 Chapter 189: Quest For Three Stones (40)

    Chapter 189: Quest For Three Stones (40)


    Quest For Three Stones (40)


    Bagel;


    Qiao leapt at the monster; the monster seemed already baffled as how the blood hunter brought it in the barrier; only first attack was enough then Qiao gestured the blood hunter to imbibe the blood. Wuza nodded and reached near digging deep his teeth in the skin; at first the monster roared and tried to run however the grip was so strong that it was helpless. The huge neck was still moving sideways to get rid the blood hunter; Qiao noticed this and pin down the neck. Wuza was facing difficulty with the sharp movements of the monster and this pinning stopped the monster from added strength.


    Within few minutes; Wuza squeezed the fresh blood from the monster and it fell not moving with theck of strength. Qiao used his sword to end the misery of the monster. After taking fresh blood; Wuza was looking perky and robust again. "Since you take the blood as meal; do you store it in quarters to imbibe when it is needed? Or just go look for the monster whenever it is time to intake?" Qiao asked very curios. Every time when they wake up from slumber or if a small blood hunter''s child happened to wake up in the middle of the night; what they do for this meal?


    The most pressing issue brewing in his head was a small question. "The mother huntresses sure do store blood for the little ones." Wuza actively answered. "Then remind me when we will go to the Middletown about the storage bag; I''ll buy one for you. There could be some ces where the monsters might be unapproachable or more powerful to get hold so in such situation the stored blood would be helpful." There was another reason; only a single blood hunter cannot fully intake all the avable fresh blood from the monster so to meet the needs of only one blood hunter they cannot kill a monster every time.


    "Does it differences if the blood is fresh or stored?" Qiao asked onest question. "Mostly it does not as long the blood hunter has not some certain sickness or distaste for stored blood. It does not bring trouble for the health of a blood hunter. " Wuza shook his head. "Then it is fine. You have to learn how to store blood in the storage bag for sure." Qiao patted his shoulder.


    "It is easy and I already learn it from the elder." Wuza answered and curiously looked at how the brother hunter was cutting open the skin of the monster and then a shining stone fell in his hand. "This is the thing called spoil." Qiao spoke to tell the blood hunter since the blood hunter never hunt for spoils. "I am telling about it because you will need it in the future if you wanted to trade anything for example a pair of clothing or a weapon." He exined. Wuza extended his hand to pick up and carefully observed the stone nodding his head.


    "Presently I am level two blood hunter and can imbibe the blood of a level five monster. This is my limit until I reach level three where I will be able to digest the blood of level six and level seven monsters." Wuza sat on the ground to exin about the levels of blood hunters and how they differ from normal hunters. The blood hunter tribes have set the right amount of thews and rules to follow and there are some natural restrictions for them to worry about other than the restrictions instigated by the Hightown.


    "Oh; so this is not simple either way." It was something Qiao did not anticipate. This means the blood hunters were not insanely powerful to just simplytch on some powerful monster and imbibe the blood out of whim. They were limited as to which hunter they could choose.


    "Not just the restriction of level but the age also; for example normal humans send their offspring''s at the age of twenty two for the hunting while the blood hunter can only bring along when the child reach five years of age nheless the blood huntresses start feeding blood to their kids from the very first day so they don''t develop any type of sickness. In early decades it was a rule that the child of a blood hunter could take the blood at the age of five however it resulted that many children were unable to lug and heave the effects of the blood hence they cannot avoid the consequences. With the new rules; there are rare cases where a child may deny the taste of blood. Unless the blood hunter tribes are tainted with the greed; they are happy in their dens and with their lives." Wuza took deep breath and concluded.


    Thest line he always heard from his elder whenever he asked permission to explore the world. "How old are you then?" Qiao got invested in knowing more about the blood hunters. It was also necessary in a way that he would be able to better judge and represent the best advantages in front of the Hightown when they question his actions. He was going to introduce blood hunters in the hunting world after a long deferment of one thousand year. He should be prepared to tackle all kinds of stares and the possible limits.


    ording to his observation and the information; the Hightown was ce if the elders there happened to raise the question and limit the blood hunters then no one can go against it. As for the blood hunters were concern; they were already limited and restrained with the strong allegations. "I am eighteen years old and level two. Within three months; I will be level three. It is because I have been imbibing blood and trying best to maintain my sleep hours unlike other blood hunters. This made me quench more often and I take blood. Mostly other young blood hunters spend their time sleeping and subsequently they reach level three when they are of twenty two years old at least."


    Qiao nodded; there was no need since he already could see how enthusiastic and ambitious this young blood hunter was. Until now Qiao was assuming that he must be of same age like him but turned out that stiff and stern looking blood hunter was only eighteen years old. They were conversing on this topic and there wasplete silence other than these two being overly concentrated on the chat. The huntress on the other side of the dead monsters creased her brows.


    Lowa thought that there will be endless roars and two insane hunters would keep hunting yet only after single hunt they got tired? What was going to happen? She supported with her arm to sit and then looked toward the direction. The voice of the certain someone was missing: was he resting? Lowa dragged herself to clear the sight; the dead bodies were deterring the view toward the direction and slightly moving might help. "Where are you hiding?" she mumbled and dragged further.


    "Who are you looking for?" Lowa was tilting her head right and then left to see certain someone when she heard the voice. Qiao was standing right near her and curiously observing her actions. Lowa was stumped and to hide her embarrassment she immediately closed her eyes. When this hunter walked and reached near her? Most of the people make dragging voice from their feet when they walk if not they would definitely create disturbance in the air to let others easily sense. Here he approached near and she was unable to sense his footsteps. When Qiao finished talking with the blood hunter; he felt that there was unusual silence where the huntress was sitting.


    The first thought which crossed his head was that ''She died?'' and to confirm he came in hurry yet saw her weirdly dragging herself. "Nothing; I was only moving the insects away." She waved her hand in the air as if trying to shoo away the flies. "But I can''t see any insect here." Qiao carefully looked and shook his head. This huntress was action suspicious. "Ah I guess there are insects but flee away just now." Lowa smiled looking silly at this moment. "For a long time; you were silent so I thought" Qiao stopped.


    It would be little crude if he voiced out what he thought. Thinking this he changed the topic and spoke; "How long you need to heal the wounds?" "I am not sure; the healing stone has done what it is capable of; now I have to wait till the time the deep wounds get healed." Lowa tried to stand up and then sat again. Her thigh was unable to let her stand as it should be because the sword almost ripped the flesh brutally. "You should rest then and if you need anything; do let me know." Qiao gestured her not overstrain herself.

 Chapter 190: Quest For Three Stones (41)

    Chapter 190: Quest For Three Stones (41)


    Quest For Three Stones (41)


    Bagel;


    Wuza again got busy in dragging the carcasses of the monsters out of the barrier. He was very excited for the third stone as well as his forting journey toward the Hightown. Qiao sat near the huntress. Until now whatsoever information she gave out of whim was helpful in every way but because of her nasty nature; she restrained herself or perhaps she was too upied with chaotic thoughts to bother her brain for authentic way of choosing monsters out of many choices as to which one could be closer to the genuine mark and breeds the desired stone. Qiao was sure Lowa could help.


    Her mother was higher level huntress and must have been source of beneficial tidbits of information but the pity that Lowa bore little irresponsible nature. Keeping the same passage and the struggle would only result in dy and they would be facing the number of monsters until they were fortunate to meet the desired one. "Lowa; I was wondering if there is a way to know which of the certain monster could bear the bagel?" he sat nearby her not facing to her but close enough so that she could hear him.


    Lowa thought that perhaps he would go away after asking about her condition but theing voice was close so she turned to see. She has no problem with his voice or with his presence because he waspletely different from other hunters who definitely sneak when a huntress happened to be in bad condition. And this was the biggest problem actually and it forced her to stay and know about him. Who he was? Which part of the world and which continent he belonged to? Why he was different from others? And simr several questions caused her heart to throb.


    "There is the whole sorting of the monsters and their sses but it is such vast knowledge for me to digest and keep remember. The truth is that my mother was never able to learn about the fourth half of the all types of monsters. And if you wanted to learn about half of the monsters; you should at least spend few hundred years wandering in the various parts of the seven continents and I am sure few more lives needed to end this job. So practically I (A nobody in the world of hunting) am not suitable for you to ask this question." Lowa waved her hand in the air here and there just to exin nothing.


    Qiao frowned to hear the whole thing. He thought that perhaps she would conclude with a solution but she kept her signature tangled ways. Taking deep breath Qiao rummaged as to how he should question for her to remember something valuable as a hint to follow. "What are few of the monsters who could be dangerous during level five hunting?" Qiao organized his thoughts and asked the most normal and in question. It was simr to like a hit lesson which her mother must have taught her by heart.


    "Ah; you reminded of bad day. When I was first brought here by a monster; my mother warned me to not face it the team was trustable and stronger. I thought the team would not show shamelessness at any point of hunting but they did. What a shame for them. They left me at the mercy of the monster and ran away as if they were always Runners*" (Runners is a lowest and worst ss of hunters who always leave their hunt at any time and coward) (one must remember that every hunt can turn life threatening and hostile so leaving as it is can be taken as the coward act).


    "All the level five monsters with the red glow in the middle of the head can be fatal for level five hunters and they unexpectedly despise the equal strength human opponents."This was normal strict lesson which her mother taught her. Her mother knew very well that level five was critical level to cross as well as keep the body intact from fatal attacks. It was bad luck that Lowa did not get fatal attack from a monster but human.


    "What is the reason behind red glow?" Qiao curiously asked. It picked his interest. The previous bbering was not helpful; how he was supposed to cherish few hundred years to know about the monsters and their sses? He only needed the specific information to save the time. Time was important. Every passing minute and hour was important for his life and the life of his sibling. If he wasted this precious time on the needless information then he would be burning away his own life and the life of his younger one. This world has sea of wonders and plenty of unmapped grounds waiting for the hunters to set foot there but he was out of time.


    Moreover his aim was to get the strength and level up in the minimum time possible though the wonders were exhrating but he was not ready to walk a path of politics when he was interested in learning science path. All the subjects has different worlds in them and he would astray not getting theplete one. He sure would like to invest few hundred years if he gets back to this world after defeating the wicked hunter. But for now the route was picked already.


    "Hm; the red glow means they are rare monsters and they would be unmatchable in the future. It also means that they bear intellect and they remember the enmity between the humans and the monsters that they are waiting for a right time toe when some rare and strongest monster would lead them for stronghold in the world and they would be able to revenge by killing half of the humans from the face of the world. Those rare monsters when happened to face a human with level five; they bet everything to kill the human no matter what consequencesy in front after that." Lowa was speaking with all the flow of eloquence.


    She could be the best orator to instill unnecessary fear among the humans to lose the willpower to fight against the monsters. "I was asking does the red glow is always apparent or it needed some special efficiency to notice?" Qiao exined what he wanted to know. He was just beading the question in hope to get a hint nothing else. From her oration; he was able to know that rare type monsters were still on the go to bring down the humans rule.


    "Not specific; as long as the team of hunters kept reluctant to leave and hunt, the red glow would appear subsequently. Alright I remember: those who bear special stones are always arrogant and egoistic and they are the one who dream to rule the world of humans." Lowa patted her forehead and told. The normal monsters always back down and find a way to flee while the egoistic monsters would go every extent to kill the humans. Qiao heard and stood up. He perhaps found the answer or what he was looking for. Though the huntress debating over various important things and mumbling what her mother told; yet Qiao can guide Wuza as to which monster he could harness after making a right choice.


    There were not many rare monsters always wandering because rare one hide and cultivate to be stronger nheless when they encounter humans they go on rampage. Their reluctance was the biggest gesture about their hidden characteristics. Wuza almost dragged half of the carcasses out of the barrier and stopped to rest. He was sweating just like a normal human. His job was not easy.


    "You should rest; let the rest of monsters rot here. When you go to harness the monster; carefully observe the monster first if it is easygoing or carefree then you should not harness it. Wait for the right one for example a crooked one." Qiao tried his best to guide the blood hunter. Wuza looked nkly then nodded. It means now he would not harness the monsters recklessly but thoughtfully. "Brother Hunter must have thought about it so I would just follow simply." He stood up to leave the barrier and search the specific ill-temper monster. The forest outside was vast yet most of the monsters were just like normal one.


    "I guess this one or that one? It would be impossible without triggering to know the temper? Alright; I aming your way." Wuza ran toward a direction which wasparable silent. Silence meant that some irksome monster must be there soothing its boiled temper and the other monster were worried to trigger. Qiao hoped that this gesture could help in getting the right monster. He looked behind where the huntress was sitting and shook his head. He forgot to ask how long her wound would be healed. Knowing minimum time would be better especially if he got the third stone earlier.

 Chapter 191: Quest For Three Stones (42)

    Chapter 191: Quest For Three Stones (42)


    Quest For Three Stones (42)


    Bagel;


    Luck or bad luck can only be decided when the right monster would fall in their hands. If they were lucky enough then probably second or third monster might turn out the desired one otherwise they don''t fear harnessing the bunch of monsters for the sake of search. As long as they were consistent; the bagel stone cannot distance from them. This part of the forest and the continent has number of opportunities for anyone looking for specific stone. Mix breeds of monsters were found in this part of the continent and this ce did not belong to the vicinity of the Middletown or the Azzura continent.


    The barrier was residing at the edge of the Orey Continent. As the name suggested; every part of it present a new world and upied area. Only few ces were approved for the level five or lower hunters by the hunter association working here. It was the nearest continent along with the premises of Azzura continent and the other side of ce adjoins with the Snow Ind. Apparently the wicked hunter threw him far away from the Snow Ind where Qiao was hunting previously. And the team''s senior who witnessed him as the tough hunter was unable to understand what exactly happened and where was the young hunter.


    Heter got busy after sending someone to report to the organizers. Now at the Orey continent; the association which was looking after the matters of the hunters received a report from two teams of hunters about a strange barrier and the people inside. The elders of the association were sitting on the altars when they received the report. The team which was seriously injured went back to tell what was happening in the Orey continent under the nose of the hunter association.


    "Someone must have to check about the report." The elder sitting on the altar munched on a meat piece and mumbled. He was not interested at first about this matter but when the second team came to tell about the same thing then he called two other elders to talk about the matter thinking that perhaps the teams working under them might havee to face the same problem. "They say it a barrier while there is zero chance for a barrier to appear unless a level seven peak or eight hunter happened to experiment his hunt." The second elder who seemed to forget about wearing the decent clothes or he liked to walk around nude spoke.


    Orey continent was known for its three elders and their no decent habits which clearly looked vulgar sometimes. This was the second infamous characteristic of this continent. The first one was the wild eye beasts or the wild monsters; the secondes the elders. There was only a rough and shard clothe around his waist. It was not that the elder has no money to buy better clothing. After two of monsters ripped his fleece in a battle; he swore to never waste spoils on buying the fleeces.


    If all the hunters from the seven continents follow the same weird pledges then the whole world would be banned for female hunters to show up on the prospect. There were several thousand hunters who were buying fleeces to look better and normal unlike this elder. There was another reason behind this act of pledge. The elder was one from the blood hunter''s race. He was the only blood hunter coborating with the hunter association and representing his race. ording to his wild logic; the blood hunters were hindered by the long fleece when they wanted to run against the wind.


    The other blood hunters were not part of hunting association so they cannot tell what exactly hinder then in real hunting. The others nodded at his remark. "Before this matter is known to everyone; we have to make sure that it is not serious problem for the lower level hunters or else we have to answer the Hightown about our negligence." The elder finished the piece of meat and nodded shaking the three morsels from his moustache. He was responsible and entrusted the job to send important reports to the Hightown and an urgent report when it was needed. Though the Hightown was sending missions in the various parts of the Orey continent; all those teams were level seven still it was necessary to keep check.


    "Is that some of the blood hunters are again wreaking chaos for the normal hunters?" the third elder who was silent until now added in the discussion. He crudely looked toward the second elder who was a blood hunter by race and the third elder does not like the blood hunters at all. It was the suggestion of the Hightown hence the blood hunter was added in the association else it was nigh impossible for him to get the responsibility.


    "For this; I have to go and check first." The blood hunter stood up and seriously spoke. There had been few instances where the blood hunters were found guilty as well as causing trouble for normal hunters. But it was long ago and rare chances still how the third elder sneaked toward him made him feel embarrass for his race. He was seven feet of height and stout. Being at the primary level four; he was stronger than the other two elders yet remain under pressure to notmit any mistake.


    He knew the restrictions proposed for the blood hunters and strictly follow them. After reaching at level four; the blood veins of his body popped like a shaping his outer appearance much brutal. Many of the monsters would choose to back down just to see such horrible looking hunter. It was a truth. He jumped down from the altar and raced with the wind to reach the pointed location. His bigger red eyes were scanning the whole area to spot any unusual activity in the vicinity while the lower level monsters immediately hide to sense the passage way of the blood hunter.


    Wuza harnessed a monster; actually he did not harness it instead the monster chased him and ended up in the barrier. There were few monsters who as soon as spot a blood hunter; they would kill it after taking a look whether they could easily kill or not and this blood hunter happened to low-key for this monster. "Brother Qiao; get ready." Inside the barrier the air shook and the meantime Wuza appeared huffing and running madly. The monster immediately stopped when its eyes met the surrounding. "What is this thing?"


    Qiao asked twitching his brows. The monster was not some huge or scary. The body surface was in and almost transparent simr to the infant of a lizard; small feet were fast paced. It was throwing its tongue out to grab Wuza. "This thing got the attention when I was looking for a right target." Wuza exined. He got some breath after the weird monster halted its pace. "It is still a monster; right?" Qiao voiced aloud to get the attention of the huntress. "What do you take it as?" Lowa rolled her eyes. Sometimes the simplest questions made her curious that perhaps he was only asking to get her attention.


    The monster ran back with the same pace and Qiao did not follow thinking that it was impossible for him to find the desire stone from hunting this monster. He has a gesture about the third stone. The third stone has the characteristic of absorbing so he might definitely sense it when it was around. "It is leaving?" Wuza asked baffled. "We are not hunting it." Qiao waved his hand. Qiao remembered about the time when Lowa was telling him about the stones; it was then she hinted about the monster who bear it.


    "Then I am leaving again." Wuza nodded and left in hurry. The monster was waiting outside and as soon as he appeared from the barrier; the monster again started following. "Go away; I am not your imprint." The blood hunters call their mate an Imprint and when Wuza was puzzled as to why this monster was following him; he mocked saying this. The monster stopped and shook away; hate was visible on the face when it left. "What? I am not that bad for you to hate me." Wuza shouted. He irritated with this reaction of the monster.


    Soon he found the monster and harnessed inside the barrier. Qiao got busy to hunt it and not let it wander. "Wuza; close the paths for the monster." When monster spotted who actually want to hunt; it tipped all its focus on Qiao. Wuza was only running to follow the orders and monster was unsure earlier if this hunter did not want to hunt then why he bothered toe in his way? So it turned out that he was working for another hunter. The red glow sparkled on its head to see Qiao wielding his sword.

 Chapter 192: Quest For Three Stones (43)

    Chapter 192: Quest For Three Stones (43)


    Quest For Three Stones (43)


    Bagel;


    The blood hunter was standing in front of an invisible wall and he could sense that it was created by some powerful stones. He tried to enter inside the barrier but every time the barrier shook him away from it. He looked around and felt that many eyes were focused at him. The two teams of huntresses were sneaking from behind the hidden ces and blinked to see the nude hunter. From the very first nce; they understood that he was a blood hunter of higher level. This was the reason that no one came to bother him.


    Instead they kept watching whether he was here to break it or enter in the barrier? If he entered then what would happen to the trio? They wished that the blood hunter should enter in the barrier and then strangle those deceitful hunters. Only then they could return back contented and satisfied. The blood hunter looked around to spot the stares. He coughed slightly and the used his hand to check whether his protective clothe was around his waist or it fell while running. When he felt that the shard of clothe was at the right ce he released a full breath with ease.


    Moving around; the blood hunter reached behind a huntress in a blink of an eye; she was sneaking at him from a distance hiding behind the small rocky hill. "Stand up and tell me who are you and why are you sneaking like this?" the huntress heard the sudden voiceing from behind and got horrid. She has already heard many rumors about the bad temper of the blood hunters; "I" she was unable to speak anything and to suppress her fear she briefly rolled her eyes at his full stature which was like a giant standing in front of her now.


    "Stop ruining my body by casting nces; I know there are few other of your team." The blood hunter felt uneasy when a woman was ncing though the body was upied with the popped up veins but he was not wearing anything except the small cloth and for the first time he felt ufortable moreover it was not one huntress but few morepletely focused at his body. After getting to know their hiding ces; the blood hunter gathered them all at one ce and most of them got annoyed when he captured them like logs and threw on his shoulders; four at a time.


    "I knew; he is a blood hunter and definitely bears malicious intent toward us." One of the huntress who was about to scream her lungs out yelled frantic. "You are right; we cannot trust this race." The others huntresses brought their swords in front and stepped back. Most of them were scared that perhaps this blood hunter wanted to ruin their dignity. He was stronger and powerful and from his clothing taste; he seemed sick seducer. The blood hunter also stepped back. Shaking his head; he was slightly disappointed about their reactions.


    "I am here to solve the matter of this barrier. You all can leave now." He turned toward to face the barrier so that they should leave. "Wait; there is a bitch inside the barrier. Hand her over to me when the barrier fell." The blood hunter muffled his mocking tone. "As if I am going to listen you." He answered inly without facing the huntress. "You are utterly insulting me." The huntress dug her sword in the ground to show that she was displeased. "And you are only wasting your time here." The blood hunter spoke stubborn.


    "See; these blood hunters are always disappointing." The huntress who was leading them med openly. The blood hunter could not digest it anymore. Just because he was not listening to her orders does not means that she could continue ming anything out of whim. He suddenly turned around and grabbed her from shoulders, "We the blood hunters are not always disappointing; if you don''t believe, do you want me to show you." He lowered his head at her chest and sneered like an evil. It was intentional to scare her so that she could stop woofing and go away.


    All of them saw how he was clutching her and they ran to escape the impending doom. They heard that if a stronger hunter happened to cast an evil eye then he would not let any of the woman escape without fulfilling his desire. The huntress started trembling because his aura was fearsome. He let her stand on ground and she ran away without looking back. After some distance she looked back and got shocked because the blood hunter did not move from his standing position to capture; actually he was not even looking at her instead toward the supposed barrier wall.


    She got ashamed that she did yell all bad things at him and he was still not furious at her. "I won''t ever badmouth about the blood hunters." She left the vicinity with this resolution and the blood hunter clearly heard her mumbling from exaggerated distance. He finally let out a full breath and the air around trembled however it did not bring any change to the barrier. "It is not usual barrier created by a normal hunter." He spoke stern. The stone used for this barrier was unknown and the aura was not leaking; this means the stone was under themand of someone powerful.


    After taking a look in the surrounding and making sure that this barrier needed attention of the Hightown; he returned to report in the association.


    Qiao has notion that this monster must be the right target however it can only be confirmed once it activate the defense or attack. The red glow was evidence that the monster was peak level five and in next level it would assort with the stone though in the present level it could use the stone for attack too. The monster sneered by puffing full breath from its nostrils. Qiao was mere level five hunter standing in front of the level five peak monster. It was a direct p on the face of the monster of umon breed.


    "I know you are the one." Qiao hummed the favorite line of a song and feel motivated as if he was about to poach his girlfriend. It was another thing that he never had a girlfriend; he many times fancied to ask his childhood female friend to be his girlfriend however he failed doing so. Waving his sword; he hummed again to trigger the monster.


    The monster attacked with the overwhelming aura and Qiao dodged. This attack was enough to clear the confusion. The monster must bear the bagel stone because there was certain force in the attack and it was pulling the air of the surrounding as it wanted to gulp in one go. The aura broke after some time because the monster has yet to learn thepletemand on the strength of the stone. "Your heart is calling; you should listen to it." Qiao hummed the second line when it got confirmed that it was the desired hunt. He also gestured Wuza to get ready for coboration.


    It was level five peak monster with umon race stamp. Neglecting the safety measures was not wise act. Wuza got active to coborate. Qiao gestured again and he picked a log and ran toward the monster as if ready to crash against it. This was all to confuse the monster as to which of the hunter was going to put the attack first. Qiao also leapt at the same time and slipped near the feet intentionally. He wanted a perfect position for the attack. Fortunately his weapon would not retire very time soon so he could use it just like a proper weapon of better grade.


    The heavy feet of the monster severely got injured when the sword shed near the legs. It was to slower down the movements of the monster. The huge mouth opened roaring. "I am sorry if I hurt you ever; we build fancy never but youyes you are the only one." Another sword shed the left side of abdomen. It seemed that Qiao was trying to rx at the same time hunt but why he was humming the song lyrics? It was unknown. As if he was anticipating the time when he would get hold on the third stone and get rid this barrier. He was also thinking about the possibility whether the wicked hunter would again show up or bring trouble for him?


    This problem though dyed but he learned much which would be helpful so he could count it as blessing in disguise but what about future hurdles? The monster fell; it was still breathing however Qiao stopped attacking. ''As soon as the barrier vanished; it is highly likely that I would appear at the same ce from where I was held hostage?'' Qiao asked in his head. It happened before.

 Chapter 193: Back to Middletown

    Chapter 193: Back to Middletown


    Back To Middletown;


    It is under your choice


    Previously he was dragged by the monster and got trapped in the delirium but as soon as the delirium broke; he was brought back in the barrier so there were hundred percent chances for him to return back. It means he would lose blood hunter if he did not take precaution. Both would immediately separate and then what would happen to his promise? He was not familiar with the ce and don''t know where it was located; how he would reach here again and get the blood hunter along for the long journey toward Hightown.


    Qiao looked toward blood hunter and thought for a long time. There was a television series which was most popr in his advanced world. It was about cultivation and simr other mythical concepts; the MC in the series somehow teleport with his will and if he wanted to bring along someone then he would held his hand. This way both characters would transport despite the fact the other character does not possess the mythical power. So to say in practical terms; ''if I get the stone from the monster and then picked the hand of this blood hunter before matching up all the three stones; would it help to bring the blood hunter along?'' Qiao thought in his head.


    ''I can''t say anything without doing experiment'' he shook his head. Before trying his theory; anything was mere bluff. Qiao then looked toward the huntress and voiced her. Her present condition was little pathetic and it was done by the huntresses waiting outside of the barrier. He needed to know where this huntress wanted to go after the barrier disappears. At least she should be aware that the barrier was about to vanish and what ns she has in her head after that.


    Lowa rolled her eyes; ''Does not he know that I can''t walk properly?'' she murmured. "Not fair but I have to listen to him." She stood up with the help of a log and staggered; despite bothered a lot she finally reached where both hunters were standing and scrutinizing her footsteps. "The barrier would soon disappear; are you ready to leave? I mean what would you do to tackle if your enemies again surrounded you in this condition?" Qiao exined the situation. Her eyes got wide opened and looked at the monster. From the aura it seemed the right target.


    "What? Where would you leave? How I am supposed to again face those two teams of enemies in this condition?" Lowa was almost crying. Was he leaving her like this? These were all blunt thoughts but when she considered rationally she turned silent. ''Why I am asking this to him? Of course he would leave; why would not and there is no reason for her to stop him or refute'' she thought. However Lowa was afraid that she would immediately die under the attacks of those learned level five huntresses and they were actually after her life.


    "I was somewhere else when this barrier dragged me here so it is definite that I would be sent back to the previous ce." Qiao shook his head to see the silence of the huntress. She was not speaking instead seemed nervous or confused. Perhaps in the middle to decide how she would save herself when the barrier ended. She did belong to the Orey Continent nheless it would take several days to reach back in the human poption on the promise that she was still alive after facing her enemies because dead bodies can''t walk on their own.


    Lowa folded her fist with all the blunt thoughts storming her head. Qiao turned to attack the monster onest and then get the stone. The blood hunter understood that they would be somewhere else after few spans of time frame. So it turned out that he would be leaving this continent where he born and grew up. But he has no time to go back and say farewell to his family and the elders. "Wuza; stand here beside me." Qiao gestured him to stand near. Lowa was still silent and seeing the young man cutting the monster open. The third stone Bagel was giving out an immense aura.


    Qiao brought out other two stones and joined them together. Lowa saw them about to disappear and suddenly leapt at the chest of the young man grabbingst strand of hope to save her life. Qiao was caught shocked but he cannot push her away; the force brought him back to the bridge where he was standing previously. The blood hunter was holding his hand so he was also transported while the huntress was hugging his chest. He was dragged alone but returned with two especially ching on his chest.


    The level six team was actively guarding the bridge and the team leader was standing in the middle of the wooden bridge. There had been many days and the young man was nowhere so he sent a report to the organizers to add in the details about the young man and about his sudden disappearance. The manual report would be sent to the Hightown regarding the hunt of the strong monster so it was necessary to let them know who actually hunted the monster. The Snow Ind was cleared solely for level five hunters of Middletown and the surrounding poption to hunt with number of challenges in order to prepare them for the long journey toward the Hightown.


    The bridge shook with the added number of hunters and the team leader brought out his sword in the blink of an eye sensing the danger. Qiao pushed her away when he saw that this girl also tagged them and reached here. Lowa threw away the log which she was holding to stand properly previously; Qiao pushed and she staggered about to fell from the bridge. He immediately held her from her waist else she would fell in theke; he happened to see how badly injured she was so it was almost impossible for her to swim for life in theke.


    The blood hunter saw the team leader and immediately came in front to face him. Till now the team leader happened to see the young hunter; he was startled. "Hunter Qiao?"


    Qiao supported the huntress and then turned to face the team leader; "I cannot exin what happened; fortunately I made it back with few friends." Saying this he pointed toward the other two. "I am d to see you alive; you can return back in the encampment and take my tent for stay." The team leader frankly weed him and also gave his own tent for stay.


    Every silver ss was given a huge tenting for rest in the encampment. A level six hunter can remain awake and active for three minimum days without feeling exhaustion of strength. After a week; it was must for a level six to rest for a whole day so they distributed as to how they schedule their rest time. "It is a favor then." Qiao also spoke frankly seeing that the leader was sincere.


    He has a girl with him who was seriously injured and Qiao cannot wander in search of a tent and it was also impossible since most of the tents were upied. "Haha sure; we''ll meet someday." The team leader nodded and Qiao supported the huntress to walk down from the bridge then move toward the encampment. Here in the Snow Ind; the weather was still the same. They came near the evening and it was normal for snowkes to be frequent and dense. Wuza was constantly looking at each and every detail of his surrounding; it was first ever that he left the vicinity of his tribes, away from the usual hunting forest.


    Though he wanted to retort the huntress for bothering his brother hunter but to avoid any distaste; he kept himself busy to explore the surrounding. Lowa was also very curious as to where they were at this moment. The cold and the snowkes were adding pain for her injuries. "This ce is called Snow Ind and it is the nearest ind from the Middletown." Qiao spoke to see the curiosity of the both. It seemed that he met another team for the time being until they decide to leave him though the blood hunter might remain for longer.


    The blood hunter heard and nodded while the huntress eximed with shock; "Really? This ce is called Snow Ind?" she asked to confirm. "My mother told about this ce but she said that it was meant for the hunters of Middletown." Every continent has certain part of inds or forests where the level five hunters were trained for higher level struggles. Lowa was level four yet and she joined a senior team in hope to learn and dly epted to be a bait hunter for the team. The lowest level hunter in a team was supposed to y this role.

 Chapter 194: Back to Middletown (2)

    Chapter 194: Back to Middletown (2)


    Back To Middletown (2)


    Snow Ind is a mysterious ce


    Along with the tough weather; Snow Ind has its signature mysterious atmosphere, the encampment; the elders and the missions with number of domestic responsibilities. It seemed the organizers want it a perfect ce carrying strict rules to follow. Qiao reached the entrance of the encampment and the hunters seemed unbothered by them. The normal pace and the flow were apparent; the hunters were returning from the dense and dull forest. Except for few; the others wereing back with satisfaction on their faces. Perhaps few of them faced unexpected events during hunting and got injured. It proved a bad day for them most definitely.


    Wuza looked at them with amazement and they did the same; the blood hunter was unusually bigger in staturepared to them and his body was perfected double. His features were that of veteran and his actions were inquisitive; snoop gazes shifted from his face to his fleece which was never seen or sold in the Snow Ind market or the Middletown market. It was no doubt unique but at the same time roach. "Wuza; help clear the path and I will move forward." Qiao was feeling awkward as to how the huntress was intimately grabbing him and the number of hunters staring them.


    "As you say brother hunter" Wuza nodded and walked in front to clear the path. The senior hunter has already told where he could find the tenting. It was located left to the tents prepared for the organizers. The whole day organizers remain busy in the matters of the encampment so the camp side stays silent for someone to rest properly. The entrance was crowded and walking through with an injured person was little hard. Wuza easily cleared path and Qiao reached crossed various left and then right small pathways.


    Before entering the tent; Qiao shook away the umted snowkes on his head and then looked at the huntress; "What are you waiting; your long hair has already umted more than I." Lowa nodded and used right hand to jiggle her hair. "Brother Hunter; does all the hunters here belong to the Middletown?" Wuza asked with curiosity. They entered in the tent and Qiao helped the huntress sit on the ground. "It is indeed." Qiao patted the shoulders of the young blood hunter and smiled. "Then how big is the Middletown?" he opened up his arms to imagine the said ce.


    "Haha; when we''ll return to get permission from the Star Glow Guild; you''ll witness it." Qiao also sat; he was hell tired with sleepless struggle to get out of the barrier and now this huntress who almost scooped all her weight on him during walk. There were six separate wooden bedding for each of the team member from the Silver ss. "You should also rest well before we could start hunting; I need to get to level five peak soon." Qiao reminded the blood hunter. "Oh wait; there is also a precaution for you." When Wuza was about to walk away to choose the bedding for rest Qiao spoke.


    "What is it brother hunter?" Wuza asked attentive. "This is a small Ind and the people only follow orders of the Hightown; it is better for you to remain neutral and don''t bother anyone if someone came to ask who are you or what ce you came from for example." Qiao guided him. This was just beginning of a long journey and Qiao did not want to answer the questions of those who do not have much say in the decisions of true safety for this world. They were only underlings and Qiao wanted to answer in front of the Hightown instead.


    "I understood brother hunter." Wuza nodded, "I will use the cloth cover to hide my face?" He suggested. "Not just the face nevertheless you have to restrict yourself from moving faster or showing those traits asset of a blood hunter." Qiao added in. "I got it now." Wuza understood that he .should not let the hunters around know or get suspicious about him. They were talking in whispers and the huntress who was sitting near creased her brows. She was not aware about their promise or the ns.


    Wuza was about to move away when his eyes fell at the side and those staring eyes. "What are you looking at? Believe me or not if you tried to scheme against brother hunter then I shall not spare you."Wuza red her from head to toe and sounded ordering her. The huntress belongs to his ce and knew how those huntresses love to scheme always despite someone trying to help them or be fair with them. "Stop ring me or else I will pull out your big red eyes." Lowa red in return and answered the same way.


    Qiao shook his head; he was not going to keep this huntress in his team for long after all it was not his choice to bring her hare. She could either coborate with other teams and or go back to his continent; it was up to her choice. His journey and the missions would always be superior and tough so keeping a fragile huntress in the team was not wise option. Lowa sneaked toward the young hunter and observed his actions; she wanted to know how he would react but he did not say anything.


    Now she was sure that the hunter would abandon her as soon as she got well. It was true that he won''t let her stay here. "I wanted to be a part of this team and would not hesitate to confront any type of monster; please can you give me a chance?" she was too afraid to wander alone in this strange continent. There was not another option but to beg the hunter before he could kick her out of the tent after few days. Qiao got shocked when he saw her tugging his fleece and innocently begging.


    "Hold on and stay at distance; I will think about it when you get better." Qiao waved his hand to gesture to remain at distance; who knows if the knuckles of her head got loose again and she started searching his fleece? "You are always kind; I know you won''t abandon a weakling in the middle of the chaos." She buttered her tone with sugary vibes and spoke. Qiao got stunned to hear this. He was unable to distinguish whether it was a truepliment or she was only clutching thest hope. He could understand that she was only level four while the Snow Ind was filled with level five hunters.


    As soon as the encampment came to know; they would send her back to the Middletown or restrict her in any way for breaking rules and entering in the Snow Ind without permission. So there was no chance for her to capture any of the strands. Qiao thought it thoroughly and nodded, "Alright; you can be a part of this team but after leaving the Snow Ind you have to separate your path." Qiao raised his hand to warn her. As to why he let her be the part of his team; there was a simple logic behind.


    With Wuza in the team; Qiao cannot recruit anyone, the huntress was already aware about his identity and Qiao could order her to not tell it to others. She was also afraid to wander alone so she would follow his orders for the time being. Thinking this he stood up and then removed the upper fleece before retiring for rest. This tent belonged to senior team so they were safe because no one would came to bother them or they should not worry that someone might rob them during their deep slumber.


    Outside the snowkes were as usual and the teams who were responsible to remove the snow were on their job. The organizers hired few hunters to clear the snow from around the central tents. The teams on the guards were doing everyday lookout and hunting those monster that end up around the encampment. The bridge was safe from any further danger and the lower level hunters were resting without any worry of the world. The eleven divided Guilds and their teams were here for two more months and those who were able to level up would be sent back while remaining hunters would be thrown in the dangerous part of the Snow Ind to survive on their own.


    There was a limited time chosen for level five hunters to level up else the organizers would open up the real dangers for them to witness and then follow up fast. All their lives the organizers cannot wait forzy hunters to level up. It was tough and they have to face it. cking was no more an option; do and survive; ck and get killed. The midnight was silent so do the encampment only few hunters gossiping during guard job and not much.

 Chapter 195: Back to Middletown (3)

    Chapter 195: Back to Middletown (3)


    Back To Middletown (3)


    In the Hightown the fourth hall


    The hunter king who witnessed the influence of the delirium and took part in the destruction of the stone reached the Hightown. There was another hunter with him who abandoned his team for the better cause. Their concerns proved true when they were hindered by the diggers and they tried to kill the hunter king to vent out the anger. The third digger siding with the hunter king was also powerful so they left after trying once or twice. They were spared in the end and finally the journey ended when the periphery of the Hightown appeared.


    Making friends or foes was not intentional; when the circumstances forces toward the corners then it was definite for anyone to choose ording to the priority. "I was curious to know why you chose to follow up a low level hunter?" the digger asked the hunter king. His long winding chain was still around his waist and he was looking as usually mysterious. He was level eight peak hunter when he decided to be digger and search the valuable stones in hope to get some precious stone which could bring some changes to his life as well as hunting approaches.


    He wanted to expand and broaden his senses so that he could tame a beast. He was given role of hunter king despite that fact that he was unable to harness and train a beast. It was an urgent mater back then and a fearsome mission needed to be taken so the Hightown granted him the role of hunter king temporarily. After the mission gotpleted; he returned back the role and the special token saying that he has yet to prove and meet the requirements of a hunter king. It was true. YaLu wanted to get the role solely for his achievement not the otherwise.


    Once someone mocked him when he was a small kid;ter a senior sneered saying that he would never be able to be a hunter king with his strict nature and rules of honestly advancing the levels, he must have to be a viinous hunter to be called stronger but time proved that he was powerful enough without killing innocents or snatching from others. He was strictly following his nature; it was luck that he still could not get the role of a hunter king ording to his achievement.


    Only because he could not tame a beast; he tried much and various means but failed every time. This was the reason that he joined previous team of diggers and decided to do every viinous deed but before he couldmit it; he was forced to choose otherwise and he was not regretting it saying, ''If it is my luck that I cannot be an official hunter king; so be it.'' He was looking at the calm face of the hunter king who was wearing the token representing his level. "I was moved by his strong grit. I do not judge a hunter based on his level but based on his grit. This world needed someone stronger and if with my small help he is able to survive unexpected danger then it is not big deal. Once in the future; he appears a Hunter Monarch, I will take it as the good karma returned back to this world."


    "I cannot kill someone who might show the real potential in the tough hunting and the least that he was actually a stronger hunter and his intellectual and emotional control was at the level of a hunter king at such small age. Just imagine when he would reach level seven or eight; how strong he would be?" the hunter king exined.


    "Does it mean that he is destined to reach Hunter Monarch Rank?" the digger asked with wide opened eyes. Those who could show the perseverance and intellectual control of this level at the lowest grade then it was evident that they couldmunicate with the beasts at the level of seven or eight depending on their further growth. The beasts were insanely powerfulpared to the normal monsters and certainly they have intellect of a human level with the appearance simr to the humans which they could shift if needed.


    With beastly strength and human intellect; they were the strongest opponents of humans to snatch the stronghold from the weaklings. This was the reason that a Hunter King should necessarily tame a beast no matter if it was the lowest rank. Monsters were forced to shred their stones at some levels while beasts were those who remained stick to it despite the brutal torture of the stone. The beasts bear this torture for the time being until the stone reach infinity level. Having a beast as a pet and tamed; meant that the hunter has the strength to sense the weakness of a beast which was almost impossible for normal hunter.


    "Then I wanted to meet that hunter." YaLu spoke determined. At the mention of such hunter; the hope again flickered in his eyes, he has a strong notion that he would be able to learn something valuable to help him understand how to sense the ricochet of a beast. The hunter''s tempered and learned with the time how to sense the echo of a monster but beasts were different. "You sure can when he would reach the Hightown; till then you can wait here or get missions to pass the span frame." The hunter king dly spoke to see the positive glint in the eyes of the fellow hunter.


    He himself was going to report the Hightown and then call his beast to get ready for the ss tests. His mandatory mission got sessful and now he has fulfilled all the requirements for the ss tests to go through. He was exceptionally happy to be able to reach this level. They were sitting in the fourth hall when the elder showed up and they stood up to greet the big man.


    The next day; the hunters got busy in getting the missions and leaving the encampment in hurry. The organizers recently announced that they need to level up in a month else there would be a surprise punishment. It was enough to scare them. Someone never told them before that there would be a tough and limited time for the level up. Some were talking about what type of punishment would be awaiting if they failed. Few were unbothered and just left in hurry to hunt. Those who were sent in the Snow Ind were oblivious about a hidden fact.


    Only the three months of the winter were benign for lower level hunters in the Snow Ind. At the other side of the silently flowingke; many higher level monsters came to drink water or spend the harsh summer. Also the encampment would shift from the present ce toward the dense forest in order to distance from theke. So the organizers decided to choose three months for the continuous flow of the hunters and ept as many as it could to lower the burden from the shoulders of the Middletown. This way a whole bunch of hunters would be given chance to level up.


    At the night; a tired team member from the Silver ss came to rest and saw these three people resting in the tent. He did not bother them and chose a bedding to just sleep. The schedule was tough and the team leader was strict. Also he was hell tired after the continuous watch over of six days. Qiao and others were unaware that it was already morning of next day. Qiao wanted to rest properly while this sleep was a blessing for Wuza though Lowa woke up once to confirm that the surrounding was still the same and then fell asleep.


    The team member woke up in the middle of the day and got ready to leave; he was quite surprised to see these trio still in deep sleep however shook his shoulder and left. Lowa woke up near the evening with strange voice. She rubbed her eyes and looked around. Still it was unclear what was the voice and used her ears to sense closely. When she was near the wooden bedding of Qiao; she heard the growling of his stomach. She stood there whether to wake him up or just wait. He would again get suspicious about her intentions if she got closer. Lowa walked in the tent; picked a random wooden chair and threw it on the ground to create the noise. Qiao stood up abruptly with this noise and looked at the huntress with questioning eyes. Before he could ask anything; his stomach grumbled. Lowa shook her shoulders waving her hand that it was intentional act to make noise. Wuza also woke up with the noise and red the huntress. They were already enemies of each other so the verbal war was about to erupt when Qiao spoke, "I am going to get some portion of food."

 Chapter 196: Back to Middletown (4)

    Chapter 196: Back to Middletown (4)


    Back to Middletown (4)


    Preparations and the journey back;


    Qiao fixed his appearance and walked outside the tent. It was near evening and the teams were returning after hunt. He was amazed that he slept so long however he was feeling lot better after long rest. He was again refreshed to hunt the monsters and this time every hunt would worth experience points unlike before. He was caught in the barrier and it limited his approach for hunting. Aftering to this Snow Ind until now; there had been over ten days. When he came here with the stronger team; he was only level four.


    Level Four usually did not get permission but for Qiao; first it was the backing of a senior and second he passed the test for recruitment in the team. Now he was already level five and can return back to the Middletown to get the permission for Hightown. So he nned to buy few important equipment and then return. At the eatery; the thing which he strongly felt that when a team or a hunter wanted to travel alone; there were few tools vital for the survival and first one was the food. Though he did not feel much hungry after level five however he felt that when his stomach started to grumble; it was actually hurting.


    So it turned out that each level of strength has a limit to it. Wuza also got ready ording to the instructions of the brother hunter. The huntress was able to stand properly but she cannot walk without support. The small injuries were healed and the deeper one: were in the process. Qiao has to wait a day or two before leaving Snow Ind because of her injuries. She cannot walk on her own and he was not ready to support her all the way.


    "I will return back this favor one day." Lowa noticed his reluctance and spoke. It was already a lot that this young hunter did not abandon her else she cannot predict her situation and the circumstances. "We will separate when I returned back to Middletown and till then you can take it as what you want to name" he kept looking at the various tables in the eatery to properly sit and then eat while giving her a support for walk. Lowa tried her best to not let her eyes wander at his beautiful and handsome face features. She was shocked at her own behavior and the flickering heart.


    It would have been best to not confront this young man but what can be done now. She had to leave him else he would get irritated. They sat on an empty table and the attendant came to get the order. Qiao ordered two servings as the blood hunter had mentioned before that his race was meat sick from the birth. Here in this special eatery; a better form of meat was served with seasoning though it differ from the advanced world but people liked to cherish such feast whenever they have chance to satisfy their stomachs.


    First Qiao was amazed that the level six meat can be provided if ordered however the customer had to pay extravagant sum for such feast. The attendant came and ced the serving in front. A single serving seemed enough for five normal people. The big iron tter only consisted three big pieces of meat; Qiao looked for fork or chopstick but it seemed he had to just pick it up and munch. On the name of seasoning some wild flowers were put together on the tter while the half cooked meat was steaming smoke.


    He picked his old shapeless weapon and cut the meat portion in small pieces. He expertly made the proportioned quadrangr pieces then borrowed small dagger from the huntress and started using it as the fork. The hunters sitting the nearing table saw this strange thing and shook their shoulders. It was first ever that they witnessed such a garbed hunter living on the face of the world. Qiao was unbothered and eating as if there was no one around him. Lowa was also sneaking but dared not to ask anything. She focused her own serving; it was good that she came along to eat something; it would increase the rate of healing.


    Qiao took one piece and munched. The appearance of the meat was not much appetizing however when it touched the taste buds; he got a pleasant surprise. The taste of the meat was exceptionally exotic for the taste buds. Later hepletely forgot the surrounding and enjoyed the serving. Wuza was sitting silently. He was curious to see the expressions of the brother hunter as to how nicely it tasted for the brother hunter to engross in eatingpletely. Lowa was also busy in eating her fill.


    Qiao was eating slowly while Lowa was eating with the normal pace a hunter would eat after many days. Right after finishing two pieces of meat; Qiao stopped, his stomach was filled. One piece was left and the attendant came to collect the bill. "I want this third piece you to pack for me." Qiao ordered and forked out the spoils for payment. He looked at the empty tter of the huntress and got surprised. She ate her all? He was amazed. Perhaps it was normal for a hunter to eat that much; thinking this he kept his words back.


    Apparently she looked so fragile and timid. "If it helps in increasing the healing then you should eat more than once." Qiao suggested. "If you are ready to pay then I might be able to eat next day and till half day; the wound would be healed fully." Lowa bite her lower lip after speaking. It was equal to asking another favor. "Sure; I can pay another bill." Qiao stood up and they walked out of the eatery. The remaining piece of meat was packed; this would help him understand how long he can live without taking food.


    They walked between the pathways. Lowa extended her hand; she never witnessed such weather and the snowkes. Outside the encampment the snowkes did not umte on the ground while here the snow was piling up on the ground. The evening fell and those teams who were given responsibility to clear the snow came to do this job. Almost all the tents were lit and the pathways were glistening with the illumination stones hanging on the poles. "We will leave this ce tomorrow after midday." Qiao reminded. He did not stop her from cherishing the beauty of this ce.


    Lowa heard and nodded. Qiao thought to meet the previous team leader or the giant buddy who became his brother but he chose to let it go; if he was fortunate then in the future they will surely cross paths. Though he wanted to live few more days here but it would only dy his journey. Who knows how long the Middletown needed to give permission. If he stayed and hunted here then he would be so much engrossed to return back to Middletown. There was another reason as to why he changed his decision. During journey; there were high chances that the monsters woulde by so he could hunt and umte experience points meanwhile closing the distance.


    "Oh I forgot; Wuza we will go toward the market and see if it has the storage bags for your food." When he reached near the tent he remembered that the journey would take one and half day and pretty sure he would get hungry sooner. He thought to leave the huntress inside the tent and then go to take a look if he could buy a storage bag. After some time they were standing in the market and the crowd was consisted on mostly those hunters who were buying fleeces or weapons.


    The hunters did not need any storage bag; they usually use their inner sleeves to keep the spoils. "What do you need young man?" a shopkeeper saw new customers and asked. "Well I need a storage bag; a secured one preferably." Qiao exined. There were many types of storage bags and most of them were used as to keep solid or concrete things for example extra clothes, spoils or food. But Qiao was looking for a secure storage bag which could store blood and he cannot exin this to the shopkeeper.


    The shopkeeper gestured toward another shop at the back of thisne saying; "There you can find something simr." Qiao and Wuza walked toward the backne and saw the stall with misceneous things. The shopkeeper showed some of the storage bags; Qiao critically surveyed the finishing of the bag and rejected. These were not perfect for storing something liquid. Wuza was not supposed hanging a storage bag and the blood dripping for the hunters to get suspicious. "It seemed we have to search in the Middletown market for the right storage bag." Qiao walked away and only bought a normal storage bag for his food.

 Chapter 197: Back to Middletown (5)

    Chapter 197: Back to Middletown (5)


    Back to Middletown (5)


    Need to inform the organizers


    They were returning the tent when someone called his name. Qiao turned back to see who it was. It was the leader of one of the teams from Starglow Guild; the same team which recruited him to reach in the Snow Ind. The team leader was not in good condition. Before he was egoistic and stronger to face any opponent now it seemed he somehow faced upheaval in the circumstances; there was difference of his attitude too. He no more bore authoritative tone which was quite a surprise. Qiao greeted as usual as he acts when meeting an acquainted.


    "You are here? There were rumors that after fighting at the wooden bridge you suddenly disappeared?" the team leader seemed confused. "It is a long story but first tell me what happened to this senior and where is the rest of team members?" Qiao was not anticipating that he would by chance meet the team leader. He was sure that until now the team leader would have left to take permission from the Guild. "Do you remember the team which was constantly looking for trouble? One of them even tried to frame you back then?" the team leader gave a reference for Qiao to remind him about the team who snatched their hunt by stealing the mission information.


    "I do remember and he was punished severely after the matter got disclosed. What happened to him?" Qiao asked. The team leader shook his head with disappointment and spoke; "His team belonged to the other guild and they were purposefully trained to harm various teams of the Starglow Guild. His team framed another team from the Starglow guild and harmed various hunters from other teams belonging to this guild. It seemed they were only given mission to harm the hunters of our Guild." The team leader paused for a moment.


    "And what happened to your team?" Qiao was still confused why the team leader looked different. "They also harmed my team and three of the team members got fatally injured. They returned back to their hometowns for spending the entire winter to rest and recuperate. Though the organizers wasted the experience levels of the concerned team but it already caused much harm to the reputation and the hunters of the Starglow Guild. The remaining hunters are working under other teams before leaving the Snow Ind. I need to break the peak of level five before returning back so I am hunting yet." The team leader exined briefly.


    Qiao has already some premonition of simr circumstance when he first noticed the team and the blunt team leader of opponent team. If someone wanted to me then he could me the organizers for being so lenient toward the scums. "And what are you nning to do since you returned back?" the team leader asked Qiao. "I am going back to the Middletown to get permission for the Hightown." Qiao spoke confident and then the team leader noticed that he was already halfway through level six.


    "I am sure the Guild would give you permission straightaway for the reason that most of the renowned teams of the guild faced bacsh in the Snow Ind. The guild promised to the Hightown that five teams or thirty level five peak hunters would be given permission to travel toward the Hightown but unfortunately the present circumstance has changed. Not even the teams of other guilds helped us when they saw us surrounded." The team leader spoke gloomy. He was feeling disappointed because he felt that perhaps his own deeds returned back to him like karma.


    Qiao took deep breath and nodded. It was indeed a bigger lose for the reputation of the Guild and the hunters. The other Guilds were very cautious after such incidents and they were able to protect their teams. The three months of winter were considered a golden time to travel toward the Hightown; for this reason most of the Guilds prepare their teams to get ready for the journey after spending one or two weeks in the Snow Ind and hunting. It was reflected that the wandering monsters mostly hide or hibernate under the ground so the hunters could safely clear the distance of almost a big continent.


    "Then I will leave tomorrow for the Middletown." Qiao spoke. "Sure but be cautious about the Midnight Guild team'' and its hunters." The team leader reminded. "I will take care of it as I have few friends with me." Qiao answered and got ready to walk toward his tent. "Oh wait; before leaving Snow Ind, inform the organizers about your departure so that they could give you the pass for crossing the bridge." The team leader voiced from behind and Qiao waved his hand to gesture that he understood.


    For now he reached the tent and thought to meet the organizer tomorrow morning before leaving. Wuza also heard the conversation and he was quite surprised to find that most of the hunters be shameless sometimes but knowing about the Guilds was something different. The continent he belonged does not thrive with guilds instead it has one single association who was responsible for all matters of the hunters to solve. The association was divided in three wings and each wing was led by an elder. They were pretty strict in such matters and immediately took action in such situations where two teams intentionally confront each other. While the blood hunters were not part of the main stream.


    The tent was silent and the huntress was sleeping like a log. It seemed she does not need to exercise for maintaining her weight or she was not worried that much eating would make her chubby. "After freeloading meat; she is sleeping like won a battle of levels." Wuza criticized her. If she had had heard him; she would have given a sharp answer but she was in deep slumber. "Wuza we could not find a storage bag; you can have a meal once we leave through wooden bridge. Hunting a monster for the meal wouldbel us suspicious especially when this ce was under watch. Who knows if a wandering hunter happened to see you and then inform the organizers?" Qiao spoke.


    He initially nned to hunt a monster for this purpose but thought to wait for the right time and ce. "There is no hurry as I can survive two more days without meal." Wuza waved his hand and removed the cloth from his face. Qiao nodded.


    Early morning he woke up before Lowa could throw something on the ground to make noise. "I am not going with you; take these spoils and pay your eatery bill thene back. I have to go and meet the organizer at the central hub." Qiao searched his fleece and brought some stones out. Lowa eagerly picked the stones from his hand and rushed out of the tent. Qiao was speechless that she did not say anything to express her gratitude while taking the stones. He shook away the present thought and stood up to fix his appearanceter he went to get the pass from the organizer. He ordered Wuza to remain in the tent.


    Since the organizers were higher level hunters so there was high chance that one of them perhaps sense the presence of the blood hunter. Precaution was better than cure. He reached the camp and gave the reference of his Guild and the team. The senior elder who happened to choose a severe punishment for him despite that fact that Qiao was not at fault; the elder was also present there. "Young man; what ns you have for future?" he causally asked.


    Qiao wanted to ignore this elder however when he directly asked question from him; he could do nothing but to answer. "My destination is Hightown after visiting my Guild." Qiao inly answered. "I want a favor from you then." The elder asked again before Qiao could leave in hurry and he has to stop to listen what it was. "Since you are going to the Middletown; take this parcel and hand it over to the old bookstore owner, he is my old acquainted." Saying this; the elder extended his hand and a wrapped parcel handed to Qiao. It was so normal action of the elder that Qiao was standing speechless whether to deny or go with it.


    He seemed very causal as if he has strong trust on a random young man to deliver his parcel to his buddy. "Ah I forgot; tell him that his old friend wanted to bully him again badly." The elderughed to his heart content. He seemed not affected by the silence of the young man. "Why do you trust me?" Qiao sternly asked. "Come on; if that old rascal can trust you then why not I?" the elder waved his hand to make it sound outright. Qiao walkedzily toward the tent and after thinking it thoroughly he remembered something.

 Chapter 198: Back to Middletown (6)

    Chapter 198: Back to Middletown (6)


    Back To Middletown (6)


    Lowa came back from the eatery. She was no more limping while walking. So it was a benefit to take meat meals of simr level monsters. "Get ready for long journey." As soon as she entered the tent; she heard the stern voice of the young man. He already mentioned that today they will be leaving. Lowa and Wuza have nothing to prepare other than their spirited minds. Qiao put the parcel carefully and then stood up to leave. Lowa has no issue since she has taken another meal of the monster and the deeper injury has been healing fast.


    It was in the middle of the day when they walked out from the entrance of the encampment. There was a dagger; other than the hilt it was covered with the strips of the shard cloth hanging at the waist of the huntress. Wuza was covering more than half of his face; it did not look off the trail because many hunters chose mysterious appearances during their normal journeys. Qiao was walking with elegance of a level five hunter; a big sword was hanging at his back while the shapeless weapon was in his hand. He was not sure what was sealed inside the parcel however he did not rip the wrapping to take a look.


    He knew there was strong connection between two things; the first one which the bookstore owner handed him and this second one which the elder gave responsibility to deliver. The first one brought a severe punishment and nobody knows what this second parcel would bring for him. He was not disappointed or unwilling for the fact that the punishment proved beneficial for him in many ways and he no morebel it as punishment. Actually the old bookstore owner was a retired hunter and when he noticed strong potential in this young hunter; he wrote a letter of rmendation.


    Half of the retired elders and hunters felt the need of a Hunter Monarch to appear but it was a pit that potential hunters were unable to ess most of the resources or they were hindered in seeding the Hightown approvals in due time. Due time was a critical measure and one must necessarily pass it through within set time frame and be Hunter King before reaching hundred or up years of age. From previous two thousand years; no one was able to reach the due time in the limited time frame.


    The beasts were slowly taking control over many parts of the continents. They were getting stronger by every day and the Hightown was under the serious threat of invasion in the next hundred years. To address this issue; almost all the honest elders and the retired hunters decided to provide opportunities to the potential and young hunters in a way that no one else could go through but the stronger and the chosen. When the elder saw Qiao alive after the rumors of his disappearance; he confidently handed the parcel to him.


    Soon they reached near the wooden bridge and showed the pass to the team leader. "You are going back?" the team leader asked surprised. Usually hunters prefer to reach level five peak and then go back to their Guilds for permission. "My mission here in the Snow Ind is also ending at the close of this month and I will return back to Hightown" the silver ss leader spoke. "I have few matters to attend there in the Middletown before leaving nheless we''ll sure meet in the Hightown if it is fate." Qiao waved his hand and crossed the bridge. Theke was smoothly flowing and no signs of danger were present. Lowa turned ast nce at Snow Ind before entering in the narrow path. She would remember this ce and if possible visit again.


    The narrow path soon ended and they reached the other side of the wooden bridge. It was whole new world for Wuza and the huntress. Both sides of the path were densely packed with forest and bushes. Due to harsh winter; everything seemed covered with white. The pathway also turned in. Here in the periphery of Middletown; the monsters were not of higher levels so they simply hibernate during winter causing the snow umting without facing disturbance from the wandering monsters.


    Lowa hid her hands in her fleece; she was only level four and yet to defeat the physical temperature traits. Wuza was not affected by the difference in the weather. Qiao was walking as if he has nothing to do with weather or the surrounding. This was the ce where he first appeared after being trapped by the wicked hunter and he loathed whenever he remembered that moment of helplessness. His expressions changed from stern to neutral and then hatred glinted in his eyes.


    Wuza and Lowa noticed this change and kept silent. Qiao walked with deliberate pace; he was directly going to meet the bookstore owner and handover the parcel then reach the Guild for permission. This was he won''t be taking a double route or wasting much time here. He wanted to shorten his stay in the Middletown. Wuza was unable to tell whether they were going at the right path or just randomly taking turns. Qiao was familiar with these paths and he was heading toward the Middletown market; at the end of the market was the old bookstore.


    Compared to the normal days the market was dead; most of the shopkeepers were sitting in the hope to trap some customers during the dull days of business. Qiao walked past the straightne full of snow. It seemed the market became an orphan as no one was here to clear the snow from the carved pathways. "I am beginning to like this ce." Lowa spoke fascinated by thendscape of the Middletown. "You said the same for Snow Ind." Wuza reminded her immediately. "I never knew that the other continents can be this beautiful." From her tone she seemed not care the mocking of the blood hunter and answered without mindinging back to him.


    Wuza got shocked; he was expecting some harsh turnover at him. "You both will stand here." Qiao gestured them and then entered in the bookstore. "Finally you are here." The voice came from behind the bookshelves. "I had to; there is a parcel for you." Qiao brought out the parcel and ced it on the old table. "That oldie bastard told you something to convey?" a retired hunter wearing his exceptionally fine fleece appeared from behind the wooden shelves. "Ah, it was" Qiao turned silent; thinking whether to utter those words or not.


    It would be little off if he repeated the same words in front of the senior. "I already know what he conveyed." The old hunter sat behind the table and took the parcel. After taking pause of brief moments; the old hunter gave the parcel back to the young hunter. "This parcel only needs my approval; here take it." Saying this he carved a mark and then handed back to Qiao. "What is in the parcel and why the senior is giving it to me?" Qiao asked puzzled. He cannot just rip apart the cover and see what was inside. It might offend the trust of the senior.


    "There is a chosen time for everything to disclose and when a hunter try to steal which is meant for future then he had to face the oue." The retired hunter said so and buried his face in reading a script. It was gesture for the young man that he can no more ask question and stay longer. Qiao sighed and kept the parcel with him. Few things were really mysterious but as the old hunter pointed about the oue; he chose not to steal before the real timees.


    "The Hightown is different from Middletown; beware young man." When he was leaving through exit; he heard the warning of the old hunter. So it turned out that he handed the same parcel saying that it belong to him then why the elder said that he should hand it over to the bookstore owner. Qiao looked at the mark which does not give any impression of authority but a mystery; it seemed this mark meant something important or the two oldies were ying with his curiosity. He came out and started walking toward thene carved for Guilds. It was outside the Middletown market at the third entrance spanning toward the fourth and fifth market hills. The Guilds were not built at much distance from each other however they were not closer either.


    Starglow Guild was among renowned Guild''s so it has naturally better ce in the Middletown. Only fifty feet away the entrance could be seen so he stopped. "Stay here; the guild has strict rules so I can''t take both you there, the consequences you already know." Qiao looked in the surrounding and made sure that no one was there to overhear. He was fortunate; his deep rooted enemies were outside the Middletown.

 Chapter 199: Back to Middletown (7)

    Chapter 199: Back to Middletown (7)


    Back to Middletown (7)


    Taking permission and saying goodbye


    Qiao entered in the first reception and a receptionist was sitting there writing on a worn-out register. As he felt someone reaching near the desk; he looked up. He immediately remembered the young man and how the senior hunter of this Guild rmended him for the winter level up. "Greetings senior" Qiao greeted the senior receptionist ignoring his profound expressions. "Where is your team?" he asked casually. He already knew about the circumstances at the Snow Ind. "They are staying in the Snow Ind for some time." Qiao answered.


    "Your level up is pretty stablepared to the time you left for the Snow Ind. I guess you will be the first hunter of this season to travel toward the Hightown." Saying this, the receptionist pulled over few pages from the register to find the record of the young man. "Indeed; I am here to get permission for this journey." Qiao responded. He looked around'' the first reception was empty and silence prevailed. It seemed most of the lower level hunters returned back to the human poption to pass the harsh winter. They were not immune to the weather and cannot either spend generously on the meat meals every day.


    "Are you nning to join the Guild campus or one from the Three Schools of Hunting in the Hightown?" the receptionist asked the first question. He was going to fill a form for the hunter so that once he reached in the Hightown he could easily get a slot in the campus of the guild. As for the concern of Three Schools of Hunting; it was entirely depending on his fate and capability whether he could fight for the slot or failed. Hundreds of hunters every year desperately battle to get admission in the Three Schools of hunting.


    "I would prefer the best one or the most steadfast to be able to groom up I as a most powerful hunter; this senior could suggest which one to choose." Qiao spoke without hesitating. His aim was to defy the weaknesses in every way and if a ce cannot provide him enough resources then it would definitely hinder his strength. Until now; Qiao came to know that even the most powerful hunter also bear weakness this way or that way which was not favorable in his terms. He was perfectly integrated bnce of power in him as well as in his hunting.


    "If you want a sincere suggestion then you should choose to enroll in the one of the Three Schools of Hunting; this suggestion is only because I can discern your enthusiasm and grit to learn hunting and be better. For those who wanted a smooth journey of hunting without worry of passing years; they preferable chose a Guild to enroll. The decision is yours." The receptionist gave his suggestion broadly. Normally he would not ask such question and give such suggestion but for this hunter, things were different. "Sure; I will decide after reaching Hightown." Qiao gave a in answer.


    "Here take this permission letter; if you decide to enroll in the Guild campus then you will be enrolled immediately however if you chose otherwise then this letter won''t be helpful much. Just that they will let you enter in the any of the School of Hunting and enroll for test trial." The receptionist stamped a letter and folded with a seal. After that he stood up and straightened his posture. He was going to open the back room to get the authorized map for Hightown. The receptionist searched a stone from his fleece and ced it on the wall.


    The stone emitted several colors and spread on the wall. The wall stone cracked open the seal and a small shelve appeared; there were many folded pieces of papers on the shelves'' portions. "This is the map for the Hightown journey; it is mandatory for me to tell you that these maps were created long time ago and any changes in thendscape or marked position can differ with the time and is expected. Only the big path to the Hightown might still be there and probably forever if everything remained peaceful." The receptionist picked a folded map and spoke all these words he always repeated whenever dispensing map to anyone.


    Qiao brought his brows up when he heard those words but he had no choice rather than to follow up and witness what wasing up for him. He picked the permission letter and the map; prudently keeping the permission letter in the inner sleeve and keeping the map around his waist. "You might have found few of the hunters from this Guild however you already know the situation." The receptionist knew that it take lot of courage to journey alone toward the Hightown.


    Qiao nodded; he was not supposed to tell that he was not alone.


    "Good luck with your journey and onest thing" the receptionist spoke in hurry before Qiao leave. Qiao turned back to listen what it was. "If any of the Starglow Guild hunter happened to frame against you no matter whether you choose the Guild campus or the School of Hunting; you can take any serious measure against him and the rest is up to us. The elders of the Starglow Guild searched the whereabouts of recent events in the Snow Ind and they came to know that the grudge was started by a team of their guild and they seriously harmed the other teams of the other Guild and to vent out the grudge the Midnight Guild choose this method for revenge.


    For the exnation the Midnight Guild sent evidences to the Hightown so that they don''t take harsh steps against them. Every hunter was an asset of its Guild and they cannot forgive for bloodshed of their hunters. Starglow Guild came to know and decided to not further re up the incident. It was the only choice else the Hightown woulde to solve the matter ording to the set strict rules and it might bring tough restrictions for the Guild.


    The consequences would be terrible then.


    "Wait; you can exchange for this shapeless weapon of level four with the guild providing level six shapeless weapon." The receptionist has much authority to decide ording to the situation so he thought to give a level better weapon though he could see the level five sword on his back but it was a temporary gift and he was aware. Until now Qiao thought that shapeless weapons were only a coincidence to get hands on but to see this shapeless weapon; he has some vibes that perhaps someone designed them purposefully.


    Qiao nodded; picked the weapon and left for the journey. It means his Guild was trying to save face and also the first hunter who was going toward the Hightown.


    He found the both standing under the dense storm of snowkes and shook his head. They were sometimes too much obedient that he felt strange. "You both should have searched a shelter to stand under." He spoke as soon as reached near them. "Brother; you came back." Wuza spoke first. There were many thoughts storming his head when much time passed and Qiao did not return.


    "I am supposed to; isn''t it?" Qiao chuckled to see both looking at him as if looking at some unexpected event. "Lowa are you also wanted to travel toward Hightown?" then he seriously asked from the Huntress. "Indeed; if I reached the Hightown; I will be able to meet my uncle, he is an appointed elder in a Guild campus in the Hightown." From her expressions she seemed pleading to take her in his team for this journey.


    "I remember about the storage bag." Qiao walked toward the market to get one. After walking through many shops finally he was able to buy a perfect storage bag which could safely keep the blood meal. He alone ventured in the market to avoid the curious gazes of the sharp shopkeepers. Lowa was normal huntress but Wuza was different. Qiaoreturned with the bag a littlete.


    "Alright; we will move now." Qiao handed the storage bag to the blood hunter and picked the map unfolding it to study which exit he needed to go for leaving the Middletown. The team was ready for long journey and it was increasing the inner tension of the blood hunter. He was worried whether he would be epted in the Hightown or scolded. How the elders would react and what would be oue.


    The sixth exit was marked on the map so he led them toward the sixth exit which was approximate hundred miles away from the Guild. More than two days would require them to reach there. It also defines the broad and extended boundaries of Middletown and area spanning and covering this continent. Normally a level five hunter needed fifteen days of travel to reach the Hightown excluding the unexpected confrontations with the monsters.

 Chapter 200: Journey

    Chapter 200: Journey


    Journey


    It would take time and they could expect anything unanticipated as warned by the receptionist. If the happened to cross some densely packed area where monster were asionally wandering or hibernating then chaos would fell from sky. They were not the only one traveling toward the Hightown. Many guilds had given permission to their capable hunters especially in this season; it was a pity that the undertakings go against their calctions. The Middletown path took the longer time than expected because of the umting snow and the continuous snowfall. Their feet were digging in the freshly piled snow every now and then.


    The sixth exit was named after an elder who first designed it for the poption and the hunters of the Middletown ''Fenfen exit'' it was to distinguish the boundary between the Middletown and the Vaga Hillocks. Roughly it was not part of any ind of the Middletown nheless it created a winding path toward the Angry Dales. Angry Dales was the only path to cross the Volcanic Territory and at the other side of the Volcanic Territoryes the boundary of the Hightown. Those three marks up were the hindrance for the poption or the hunters from the Middletown or the Azzura Continent to walk past and then reach the Hightown.


    All other continents have their own chaotds to cross and then reach the Hightown. Orey Continent differ in this aspect; hence the association was too indolent subsequently they created most appropriate path for their hunters to reach the Hightown; this means those hunters less likely face the chaotdspared to the others. They chose longer path then again the safest one. Being at the second ce in poption; Azzura Continent hosted and nurturedrger number of hunters for the Hightown. The more they have representatives in the main stream the better their reputation.


    Qiao spread the map when he was trying to understand the route from sixth exit toward the Hightown. "Now we are here" he pointed at the mark of the map and then moved his finger toward the Vaga Hillocks winding paths. There were several paths actually but only three were carved with the blue lines; the other paths were marked with ck and red lines respectively. The blue seemed the choice for the hunters while the red and ck meant danger or the levels of danger. "I cannot tell how long it need to reach at the end of the Vaga Hillocks or what type of circumstances would hinder us however this is the point from where the journey is going to begin." Qiao gestured where they were present at this moment and spoke.


    "Is it possible that there are other hunters walking the same paths around us?" Lowa asked in a moment of stunned. "I am sure there must be many taking the same paths hence we need to remain cautious and careful." Qiao answered without looking at her. Not just the words of the receptionist were echoing in his head but the actual ce was presenting a plot of vagabonds closing distance and doing all types of crimes during this journey.


    The journey was not utterly guarded and the hunters were free to act ording to their natures and instincts. With the years of hunting and constantpetition; most of the hunters put away the humanity thing at the back of their minds; the only priority was to level up and be Hunter King. They could follow the rules under the lookout or the territory of their continents but not in the veteran areas. Most of them chase others for the sake of venting out their previous grudges or snatching some wealth.


    Vaga Hillocks was considered best ce for settling grudges for the reason that no one can im to see any crime and be an eyewitness hence follow the case in the Hightown. Who would want an unwanted eyesore to disturb the level up missions in the Hightown? Of course no one would be willing to drag himself in such mess. All those who have courage to cross the Vaga Hillocks were brutal and ruthless against whoever tried toe for trouble. This said the weaklings cannot survive alone journey.


    Qiao might have crossed this path alone if he had not been generous in giving chance to both enthusiastic hunters for different reason. "Brother Hunter if this bag of blood meal emptied out how we''ll find monster?" Wuza asked his utmost serious question. "Can you see the ces in distance?" Qiao pointed his hand toward the winding Hillocks after knowing his concern. "There is uneven bare ground at most part in front of us as far as I could see." Wuza answered. "Despite it being the winter; the ground is pretty normal and the wind which actually should be cold is normal or little warm; do you know the reason?" Qiao observed and asked.


    "I don''t know brother hunter." Wuza could not understand what rtion both things meant. "This is a sign that they stronger monsters are hibernating under the ground or inside the hills and caves. It implies that the monsters are in abundant here." Qiao shook his shoulders concluding the conversation. "That''s great then" Wuza excitedly voiced. He filled the buckskin bag during their journey from the Guild toward the sixth exit in addition he also filled his stomach after storing the blood.He seemed thoughtful about his health.


    Trio moved forward following the rough direction. The uneven ground made it little hard to fast forward the travel. Moreover they needed to be cautious not to end up right in front of a monster or step over some hidden one. The sky was filled with clouds on the other hand the ground was emitting warmth; one of the rarest phenomena which Qiao ever witnessed. It captured the attention of the blood hunter and the huntress; both were looking at it curiouslyparing the clouds of winter and the warm ground. The monsters emit excessive heat during hibernation and it was a way of level up too.


    They avail the chances of winter season to level up fast. "If there is a hole on the ground then you should not ce your feet on it." Qiao reminded them. He learned it from Shiguan the previous team leader. This was the mostmon trait which a hunter should know when he decides to travel anywhere in the winter season. It would save him from confronting half of the troubles. Else whoever wished to call trouble; he was most weed to try it out. "I understood." Lowa critically looked at the ground and stopped herself from staring the winter clouds in the sky.


    After some distance; they could sense the presence of some other hunters walking with almost the same pace. They sure were minding their own business to clear the journey. It was intentional sometimes to cross path with another hunter; the Vaga Hillocks was vast area with uneven hills so it was unlikely for a hunter to spot other hunter easily unless the one wanted to create ruckus.


    "There are hunters around; should I cover my face?" Wuza asked Qiao in a low tone. He did not want to bring trouble for brother hunter during journey. "It would be better." Qiao answered brief. Though there was not apparent threat but if the hunters happened to notice or some create trouble then the actions of this covered face hunter would bring warning for them out of the blue. They cannot tell or sense whether he was a blood hunter or not; they would only take him as stronger hunter except they happened to see his face and get curious. Wuza covered his face carefully and they kept walking silently. At the other side of the hill at their left hand was a band of four huntresses who joined hands to cross this journey.


    At the right side; the uneven ground and the bare trees were present. Drizzling started after some time; the small raindrops fell on the ground and created smoke in result. It was such a great sight to look at. Not all the ces caused the same effects however it seemed much coborated with each other. There was a saying in the advanced world; if a girl was exceptional beauty and excessively lush from appearance then she should bebeled as the danger reaper. ''Beauty brings troubles for the fools'' the saying has lot broad implementation not just limited to a female beauty but the present beauty of the Vaga Hillocks too.


    It can be blessing for those who were cautious enough though. "This smoke means that inside the same ce some monster is exhaling warm breaths." Qiao smartly imparted them the veracity of the sight. "Now I got it; I was thinking it to be the raindrops were burning the ground." Wuza chuckled. "It is best ever decision that I chose to leave my den from the Orey continent." He was very happy and so do the huntress but she was showing her enthusiasm for the fear of offending the young hunter.

 Chapter 201: Journey (2)

    Chapter 201: Journey (2)


    Journey (2)


    If it had been a normal then it would have been a go through but it was not some simple. Qiao was clear that there will be few people also traveling toward the Hightown from those lower level guilds. He offended one or two Guild''s hunters and there were few created grudge against him during his lower level up. Approximately three to five hunters were those who were also traveling this year and they happened to offend Qiao back then. Qiao was usually very considerate about various aspects of hunting and how to live among other teams however there were few hunters who seriously offended him.


    He resolved that if ever they crossed path and just happened toe face to face then he would not show any mercy. Two of the teams of previous guild were added in this resolution of grudge. Though the list was not that big still there were few eventually traveling this year. The first and foremostes at the top of list was the two snatchers. They were the two hunters who saw him wounded with the stones; instead of helping him and minding their own business they chose to snatch stones from his hand threw him on the ground mocking.


    They were level two peak back then and Qiao was zero level; a newbie who was thrown in this world. ''Every yer ying a zombie rted game thinks that if chaos fell in the world and the people suddenly started to be zombies would not harm them; they will be able to survive just like they level up in the digital and virtual gaming'' but it was not a reality. The real experiences can influence the sanity first consequently weakening the power of decision making or digesting what was going on. The real human experiences differ from Hollywood heroes doing wonders out of the blue.


    So do Qiao happened to wish several times swayed by the novels he read that if he some way transmigrate in another world; he would be as powerful and brutal against his enemies as the MC in the novel however when the circumstances caught him in; he cannot heal a simple injury on his own much less to challenge the exaggeratedly powerful buddies. ''After much deliberation he decided to act rational when making any choice because being wise can useful not being reckless foolish.'' It really helped him and now he was level five; at a level where he could at least scold back his enemies.


    He still would not decide to look for those offended him back then however if they were foolish enough to bother him then he cannot take the responsibility of their damage in return. There were those whom he intentionally cannot harm in return for the reason that they were only looking for trouble. Engaging in any kind of personal battles would only slower down his advancement; taking his precious time and energy. Half of them might die with the awe when he became powerful enough to crush them so the conclusion points that when without wielding his weapon he could defeat then there was no need to show off.


    He was struggling for the real show of his power in front of the wicked hunter to tell him his puny ce and kill him mercilessly. His efforts worth it until now; within two and half month he reached the level five half which proved how eagerly he wanted to face the wicked hunter soon. Those who happened to see him as zero back then; they would definitely get thunder jerk twitching to no end to see him level five.


    The time left to be strongest Hunter King was only three and a half month. Qiao was tracking the time with every passing day; he knew that the wicked hunter was trying best to waste this time and kill him before he could learn how to defend against stronger enemies. He decided to buy grade two skill to greatly improve his hunting and battling ability. He has enough of spoils with him; also he would hunt more often to get the experience the present token was still helpful and the hidden token seemed calcting each and every hunt.


    As long as it was not part of any trap; Qiao would not throw it. The hidden token was more effective than the guild provided token mainly because of the difference in the tier of making the token. It was actually part of the mystery box. The mystery box exploded and brought the present circumstance for the wicked hunter and the curse of death. It was designed by the Hunter Monarch in case anyone wanted to get hold on the secrets wrapped in the mystery box. It was to test the perseverance of the victim.


    The trio was moving cautiously.All the thoughts going in his head warned him take least days for this journey. If the normal hunters take twelve days for reaching the Hightown then he could only allow himself to use up four days maximum from the deadline of three and half month. "Since I have told what you both needed to take caution for the journey so we are going to increase our pace; it would save our time." Qiao spoke stern. He cannot let his pace slower down for the fact that two of them were traveling with him.


    For Wuza walking faster was not problem as for the huntress she had to put effort if she wanted to follow side by side with them. Qiao was taking big leaps to close the distance and the huntress was following his footsteps. Wuza was worriless but because brother hunter wanted to remain low-key; he was controlling his pace. The ground emitting the smoke and the air bringing the drizzling down created a smooth rhythm for them though the drizzling was soaking their fleeces but they ignored. With every other leap they cautiously touched the ground to not disturb any monster.


    Lowa soon lost her focus for the reason that her attention diverted toward the young hunter; he seemed so much invested in his advancement or the journey that he cannot bother at her staring him. Her lost focus caused her to tap on the ground where the fleapit was present. It crumbled immediately causing her to fell down with a loud scream. Qiao and Wuza stopped hurriedly to take a look what happened to her. Since Qiao was aware how she lost focus he could not point out openly at her. He did not want to insult her or make her embarrass.


    Before they could reach for her help; a giant monster woke up from his slumber because of her scream and sudden assault. It was taken as assault. When it came out of the ground; Lowa was swaying on its back. Nine feet giant monster roared making the girl scream her lungs out. It shook its body and the girl was thrown at some distance; from there a temporary team of huntresses was walking; Lowa fell on them when they were stunned to hear the scream and standing in a daze. They were thinking that perhaps a huntress ended up in the hands of bad hunter. They fell on the ground. Lowa was on top of them.


    The huntress who was leading this team got furious to see the foolish girl. Howe this level four girl dared to venture in this Vaga Hillocks. It was equal seeking death intentionally and embarrassing other huntress with the impression that the females were not suitable for monster hunter. The leading huntress did not like such stupid girls. The monster could see in which direction the offender was thrown so it followed to reach the huntress to revenge for breaking the slumber grade up.


    "Stand up you foolish girl." The huntress yelled at Lowa. She was fuming with anger. Lowa was feeling dizzy but stood up to see that the huntress was fuming. "It was not intentional; I was thrown by the monster, hope you ignore this." Lowa guiltily spoke. It was her mistake and she had to admit it. "You should not be in this dangerous ce; don''t you know?" the huntress pointed her sword at her neck. Killing a foolish girl would not bring any chaos for the world of hunting instead it would save from an imprudent girl who does not know her limits.


    The temporary members of this team were also unhappy at the girl. They reached all level five and only then decided to travel toward the Hightown while this girl was level four and stumbling in this dangerous ce bringing embarrassment for the other huntresses. "Kill her if she is dreaming to travel with low levels." A huntress aggressively shouted. "Wah! what?" Lowa shuddered to hear this. Currently she was surrounded with these four level five huntresses. The sword shook and they heard the roaring of the monster reaching near them. ''Come you monster and ruin their day'' Lowa screamed in her head.

 Chapter 202: Journey (3)

    Chapter 202: Journey (3)


    Journey (3)


    The monster appeared and ruined the supposed event. Qiao and Wuza were also following behind. They could see the girl was standing like a culprit. Lowa was waiting for them to appear in hope that they would not abandon her in the middle of chaos and ording to previous experiences the young man has different nature so he woulde to save her. Well a strong depending hope was flickering in her heart. "Do we need to hunt this monster before killing this foolish girl?" a huntress asked to confirm whether they should get ready for the hunting coboration.


    "The monster is not the lone trouble." The leading huntress looked at the direction and spotted two huntersing their way. These huntresses were surrounding and standing at one side while Qiao and Wuza were on the other side of the monster. "What we are going to do and what is the intention of these hunters?" the huntress asked puzzled. "I think we should ask whether they are after the monster?" the leading huntress did not want to battle with other hunters at the beginning of the journey; she was ready to talk over this issue. If they were after the monster then there was no need to mess with them.


    "Get her here and we''ll leave." Qiao spokezily when he saw Lowa at the mercy of those huntresses from afar. He could see their expressions and happened to notice the pointed sword before the monster reached near them. It was order from brother hunter so Wuza could not deny. He rushed and in a blink of an eye grabbed Lowa and came back with the same pace. The huntresses felt that a gust of wind walked past them however taking the foolish girl along. It was strange and rming at the same time.


    "Don''t lost your focus again during journey." Qiao spoke unbothered and warned her. The leading huntress was level five and could easily hear the hunter''s words. She was stunned that the girl was actually belonged to their team and how on the hunter could take her like this. ording to her information level five hunters though step on a whole new level of strength still they cannot match with the pace of level seven hunters. They could leap and carry the pace faster but not matching with the third grade skill. "Does that means?" the huntress probed.


    Before she could decide what to do; the monster used its front leg to bring them into senses by a severe hit. The monster spotted the girl with these huntresses and it assumed that perhaps these huntresses intentionally caused ruckus to disturb its slumber. The huntress immediately understood and stepped back to save herself. "The monster is going to attack us." She warned other huntresses. The leading huntress wanted to stop the trio but the pity that the dumb monster was taking them as the culprit while the real culprits were running away. "I will follow up them after getting rid this monster." The leading huntress diverted her attention toward monster.


    She could not digest that the other team brought trouble for them at the very beginning of their journey. The trio offended her pride too. They were dragged to face the monster despite the fact that they were not the harbinger. But for now; there was no choice and hunt else the monster would trample them with the rage. All the huntresses were angry at this point and resolved to search the trio and then tell them their ce especially the foolish girl needed a strong lesson of life.


    "Are they following us?" Qiao asked from Wuza. "I don''t think they can right now." Wuza answered seeing them got busy with the hunt. Qiao did not stop and kept his pace forward. Lowa was silent. She was the reason for this mess. Wuza heard and told what the huntress determined and it increased her worry. It means they will be constantly chased. Lowa firmly decided to never look back after reaching the Hightown; it might bring round of troubles for the hunter. ''Better to be stronger and mind her own business and if she has enough level up; return back the favors of this hunter in the future'' Lowa resolved in her head.


    Qiao noticed her silence and shook his head. They were in the Vaga Hillocks and made the first row of enemies; who knows how many were going to be added in the list until the end of journey. There was a saying in the advanced, ''A righteous person was determined after the numbers of his haters'' considering that right words and decisions most likely face the hatred of others. But it was not all the way truth. Most definitely if a person was leading; he would have to face the consequences or enemies.


    As the saying goes; ''heroes are always sought after by the enemies'' so it was eptable if his list of enemies was increasing instead it was sign that his level up was unbothered with their numbers. "Brother if this went on; I am afraid that the enemies might surround us." Wuza asked concerned. "Your concern is valid; however don''t get distracted with this concern when the time hit us; you will see the brutal side of this brother hunter." Qiao chuckled. He still remembered how ruthlessly he eradicated the whole team because they were after his life seriously.


    And he did not take the consequences on his heart; the guild kicked him out despite knowing that he was not the one to initiate the battle. He was able to enroll in the Starglow guild right next day. The smoke was rising from the ground and they were zigzagging between the neutral pieces of the ground to keep the pace steady. "As for Lowa; you need to level up before reaching Middletown; do you remember?" Qiao voiced and brought her out from her thoughts. "Indeed." Lowa answered as if speaking from the lowest part of the water well.


    Qiao was about to lightly smile at her answer nevertheless his eyes fell at the two hunters and he stopped immediately. They were the two snatchers whom Qiao hated the most. Well actually they were not snatchers but opportunists. This made him resolve to kill them else he might regret in future. "Wuza take Lowa away for some time; I have something important to deal with." Qiao firmly spoke. His shapeless weapon was in his hand and it was level six. There was a sword on his back; this means he could use both weapons at the same time.


    The hunters also spotted him when he leapt toward them in a hurry. They looked at the young hunter and rubbed their eyes to make believe that it was the same young zero back then. "Iego is this the same zero or my eyes ying fool?" one of them asked the other with disbelieve. "Stop ying ignorant; he is already charging toward us." The other hunter answered stern. He picked his sword in his hand and got ready though he was still in dilemma to think that a zero suddenly became hero. As far as they know; they never witnesses someone leveling up this fast; not the fated one too.


    "What method this young man picked to level up?" the first hunter was still puzzled. They were struggling from many years and finally managed to reach level five. "He sure did remember us." The second hunter snickered. "I did." This time Qiao answered since he heard his words. "Young man; it will be your worst journey ever and I will make sure that you don''t survive this time." The second hunter red. They appearance did not change much in the previous two and half month. Perhaps they did not bother to spend on fleeces.


    With the several years'' experience and constantly offending others; both had developed liking to act impudent on their will. "Wish you had ignored our existence but s young hunters remain fool their entire life." The hunter snickered. Wuza took the girl with him and hid behind a rock. He was looking toward the progress. Lowa was also sneaking. Qiao was standing now in front of two level five hunters and they seemed well experienced too. "I am not a man of words." Qiao gritted his teeth. "We are also eager to kill you." The second hunter snickered and jumped with the sword.


    He was very confident that no matter if the young hunter reached the level five still he cannot battle with two level five hunters. Qiao does have idea that if he decided to battle with them then he should not kill them with the direct attack. It would cause an unprecedented harm to his level. So he needed to trap them and then let the circumstances kill them. This way he would be saved from tainting his hands with blood and also would get rid the presence of such scums.

 Chapter 203: Journey (4)

    Chapter 203: Journey (4)


    Journey (4)


    They were not worried that it would harm their levels; they could reimburse the damage during the journey by hunting monsters. Though they were mistaken in this aspect; Shiguan exined him the fault measure of the battles between hunters. The normal hunter thinks that no matter if he faced a brutal injury; he would be able to recuperate the damage by hunting however it was mere product of their ignorance. This was also the gravest mistake they mostlymit. Since Qiao favored Shiguan; he thought to return this favor by disclosing this information. The hunters could hunt and again renew the level up experience with some effort however the damage done once would hinder them when they wanted to fulfill the five requirements for the Hunter King Test.


    These both hunters were also ignorant that they could recuperate if they face any damage; first they were sure that an inexperienced young man would not be able to harm then seriously. Qiao was thinking something else and looking around. Every after some distance he could see the smoke rising because it was still drizzling. He could easily calcte the distance and how he could close in when the timees. For this he has to use the second skill of observation at the advanced point without any distraction.


    "Haha; I can see you are looking for a path to escape but be sure I won''t let you escape." The opportunistughed. From the actions of the young hunter; he observed that perhaps he was getting ready for escape from his hands. He gestured his fellow to not let him escape without harming his level. "Well; I like ambitious people but not the opportunist." Qiao calmly spoke and moved a bit to get in action. He has certain level of hatred against opportunists in the advanced world so did here in this world.


    He can let go anyone but the opportunist would face his anger. The hunter attacked him straight. He stepped back; used his shapeless weapon to move the pointed sword away from his chest and kicked him with his leg seems like he was not interested to get his weapon in action. "Are you afraid of us now?" the hunter was pleased to see that this young hunter already seemed defeated. Qiao hurriedly moved left to avoid the second attack of the other hunter. Both wereing to him one by one.


    The closest smoke rising was at twenty feet distance. Qiao nced at both hunters as to who would follow him first if he kept stepping back. The first one who had a hot talk would definitely follow him; though both were equally putting effort but it was about the firste first serve and a critical observation was needed. In case his observation failed; they might be able to understand his n for getting rid them. He needed to be cautious. Another sword fell on him and rolled on the ground toward the nned position. "What are you doing; what king of hunter coward the way you are acting?" the hunter mocked his situation.


    Qiao liked one of the actor and his movies. What he liked most about him that his dialogues were always practical; he once said that ''make believe your enemy about his sess till the secondst moment of the conflict and then suddenly show him what you are capable of and see how the enemy is going to face the worst in the end.'' It was called surprise performance in the digital betting however only the yer knows the truth from the very beginning.


    So Qiao would follow the words of his favorite actor; here in this world practically. Slowly both hunters started to believe that he cannot defeat them and he has no such talent. Qiao stood up and kicked at the butt of the second hunter toward the direction when he was in a fit of ignorance. He was acting normal and wanted them to not get suspicious about him. Then he slowly leapt with his sword as if ready to attack at the neck of the hunter but because he was so slow; the other hunter escaped his sword andughed.


    "I have seen many pampered hunters and you are among them; young man for a real battle you should have some brutal experiences." The hunter snickered. Now they were sure that with this amount of reaction from the young hunter; they would be able to damage his level as well as loot him of his spoils. The Hightown was a ce ofpetition and expensive if anyone wanted to buy weapons of higher level. Those weapons were prepared by the stronger hunters so they would definitely cost expensive. Looting a young spoiled hunter would not cost them any harm instead they would be collecting some spoils.


    There was no more distance left and he was right next five feet from the smoking ground. The first hunter was near him for the attack; Qiao was waiting for the critical moment pretending his diligence. The hunter leapt with all the might to leave a big injury in this attack. Qiao tapped his feet on the ground moved back not touching the ground where the smoke was rising. The hunter was attacking with normal method; he saw the young hunter moving backward thus he ran to increase his pace so that the attack should reach the target.


    The ground crumbled and the hunter was taken inside. He waspletely unaware that he would slip through the fleapit in a moment of ignorance. Inside the fleapit; a monster opened its eyeszily and captured the hunter firmly breaking all his ribs. A loud scream was heard from the fleapit then Qiaonded on the other side of the dangerous fleapit. Usually monsterse out of the ground when they faced such intruder but thiszy one seemed to get over the hunter and be contented. Qiao was expecting that perhaps the ground would shook and the monster would appear hence he created a safe distance. The second hunter saw this and stood stunned. He was standing near the fleapit expecting his fellow toe out but he did not. The hunter was under the grip of the monster and his broken ribs added in his misery. He seemed like a boneless sack and from the normal calctions a boneless sack cannot resist much less to walk or run. Qiao was standing expressionless as if the incident was unexpected. Slowly he learned the acting skills and probably he could debut in the entertainment industry after returning back to the advanced world.


    The hunter looked at him as if looking at the worst enemy and wanted to rip apart him in the next instant. He was clouded with mix of hatred and anger. He could killing using higher weapon however it would not be good for his own reputation in the future. Qiao has to follow his ns until he reached level six; after level six he could directly kill his enemies. Only he would have to be careful to not get fatal injury in return to avoid the hindrances in bing strongest. It all depends on his avable amount of time and his perseverance.


    And the time limit was too short to neglect. Still he can spare some time to get rid the scums at his will. Lowa was agape when the hunter fell in the fleapit. She was sneaking behind the rock so do Wuza. Both could not understand whether it was intentional or idental. Only Qiao could exin however they would never ask about it no matter if they went dead with curiosity. They were taking brother hunter as someone generous now they could witness that the generosity was not for everyone and all time.


    The team of the huntresses was not in good condition; they were more than ever angry and furious. And the me goes to the foolish girl. She brought this trouble for them and escaped. "I will have to dy my journey just to search them else my heart would not settle." The leading huntress roared. The injury on her face was bleeding. A huntress faced the fatal injury and others suffered several wounds. The monster finally fell. It was counting thest breaths. They were looking at the monster with utmost exhaustion; thankfully the monster gave in else it was end of their efforts.


    "I also don''t care the journey anymore; let''s find the girl and kill her first." The huntress who received the fatal wound seemed stumped and harmed by a mere fly. She was unable to digest her present situation which was worst to the point that she hated herself.


    She was willing to bet whatsoever to search the girl and take the revenge for her lose. The monster fell dead and they chose a ce to sit and rest a little. They used their healing stones to stop the blood lose in time. It was drizzling as usual.

 Chapter 204: Journey (5)

    Chapter 204: Journey (5)


    Journey (5)


    Qiao was standing at the left and the hunter was standing opposite. They were slowly distancing from the fleapit though the monster did not appear as expected yet the hunter was ring the young hunter observing whether he was trying to escape. He was indeed ready to escape ording to observation; Qiao wanted him observe this way. He did not leap or jump to get over the remaining opportunist instead he pretended that he was not moving forward. A least amount of negligence could let the hunter understand the situation so he needed to work of minute detail.


    His actions resulted this hunter and the one who ended in front of the monster forget that it was the young hunter who eventually chose toe forward them. If they were equally diligent then they might have been able to get the strands of the n or the changes however they were much obsessed with the idea to kill him and loot. It was equal to challenge first and then show zero potential in order to make believe that the challenge was not a rational act. Being from advanced world was beneficial for him in many aspects. He was able to learn the most fundamental and critical truth of hunting.


    It was to never loss until level six else hundred over reasons would appear as hindrance in the future hunting. Though it was hardest part of hunting however avoidable using the tactics. The most critical stage was the level five stage; and whoever crossed it without fatal injury would be saved in future hunting. Those who knew the importance would never make reckless decisions. This world and the rules of hunting were different while the naturalws of level up were strict. The nature would not allow a defaulted body to level up and be strongest. It would bring back chaos to the world if the body was unable to take the unlimited strength and hold it properly.


    Again the hunters named it as the granted or chosen from the nature however it was actually not the matter of choice but the matter of tangible hunting and conscious control of a hunter on his hunting methods. As long as it did not defy the very existence a hunter was bound with the natural hunting. It was critical as well as challenging for every normal hunter. This was also the sole reason that the elders never reveal these secret information to most of the newbie hunters; if theye to know such aspects then and there half of them would not carry hunting as profession.


    The whole world would crumble down and the humans would loss the battle against beasts; the monster would take hold of everything and the humans would be treated as ves. The scenario might result half of the human poption get killed during the battles. The Hunter Kings and the elders of the world were afraid of such circumstances to happen at least in their lives. They were trying their best to maintain the bnce of the power between the monsters and the humans.


    Eventually they were forced to hide some of the aspects hence it was the observation of Qiao Tai which let him understand and interpret the simple words of the previous team leader. He was energetic and enthusiastic about hunting however without rational interpretations he would be considered as nk as the white paper. This led him to this day; he was at the level five without any fatal injury despite that fact that he previously faced the conscious attacks of an intellectual stone.


    The hunter took snake route to stop young hunter from escape. He was fuming with rage and wanted to expurgate the hunter in pieces with his weapon. Qiao weed him by slowing down his actions. What was the most hateful thing; the hunter noticed the level of the weird weapon and it was level six. He was brainstorming just how much this young man hold the wealth with him or which of the merchandize was showering sources on him. He might never be able to know that it was hard earned. The weapon had no particr shape nevertheless its tips were emitting glow; every tip represent a color of the glow and it was indication that it was not ordinary weapon.


    Qiao stopped the sword attack with the shapeless weapon and looked in the eyes of the hunter. "As long as it is beneath conditioned it worth it." He knew that his words were confusing for the hunter. He wanted the hunter to get a conditioned control so that he fell in utter confusion in order topletely neglect his purpose of engaging in a battle with the young hunter. "You are spouting nonsense; I will take revenge of my fellow and then let you die slowly; worry not I have enough of time to y with you." The hunter gritted his teeth and put a force toward his weapon.


    "Just tell me how long it has gone that youst bought decent clothing?" Qiao asked ring the hunter from head to toe. "What? You are trying to demean I? I don''t care if I bought anything or not; I only care if I looted anyone or not." The hunter spoke sarcastic. "Then the unfortunate hunters might have gone dead because of your stinking." Qiao added fuel to fire. He was quite conscious about the appearance and well over.


    "Stop your nonsense." The hunter was baffled. In the middle of the battle this young hunter started to speak bullshit out of the blue and it caused his brain to go numb with the madness. Every word of the young hunter was equal to stabbing in the chest. No one ever pointed him out that he was wearing something trivial. Why this hunter was trying to make fun of his appearance and his clothing? He jerked his arms and the young hunter jolted back. It resulted a little distance between them.


    He sneaked his clothing and then looked toward the young hunter; indeed there was difference of heaven and earth. The young hunter was wearing a best fleece while he looked worse than a beggarpared to him. It was utter humiliation. He always took worry for getting spoils never thought to spend some on his appearance. And now this young hunter got the chance to demean him in the middle of the battle. He was greatly annoyed; it was unclear whether he was angry at his ignorance all these years or he was angry at the young hunter for pointing it out.


    "With this appearance if you tried to enter in the Hightown; I am afraid they would throw you out of the gates." Qiao added thest nail by hammering with all sleek painted with lubricious bleak words. "It is none of your matter hence you would not be able to see this happen so it does not matter to me too." The hunter rushed toward him again with the same anger. Qiao started runningughing. He seemed like a small child who was enjoying after several times ringing the doorbell of unknown house and the owner of the house opened the door unexpectedly faster than the previous time.


    Now he was aiming to reach the next part of the ground where the smoke was rising. He conditioned his enemy very well and now he was mad enough to blindly chase him. It was simr as to how the hunters trigger a monster then it just rummages to get over the hunter; well this time it was another hunter rummaging. The sword attack fell on his back and Qiao turned with fastest pace to jolt it away then again kept moving forward. He seemed running toward unknown direction to seek refuge.


    Qiao suddenly stopped and kicked the hunter before his sword could reach his head. He resumed the rush. The next nearest fleapit was in sight; it was time for him to n the right calctions to send this hunter in the crude hands of a monster. Was it blessing that the monsters were hibernating under the ground leaving some fleapits to tell about their presence? Of course for most of the hunters it was curse but Qiao knew how to use this curse as blessing. And he was currently experimenting like a scientist how to make life saver medicine from the venom.


    For hunter it might differ and might not save the life however otherwise. The endless surface of the ground with asional uneven rocks scattered here and there; the entire setting was a wonderful sight of nature adding in the drizzling made it look mysterious with the smoke rising from some ces. Any lower level hunter might shudder with the amount of cold but for level five it was normal. The winter clouds amounted in piles and turned the sky grey indicating the intense weather. Qiao was running with a calcted pace and often taking a look at his back to make sure that hunter was still chasing him.

 Chapter 205: Journey (6)

    Chapter 205: Journey (6)


    Journey (6)


    Lowa who was sneaking from behind the rock could not understand the secret behind such battle on first hand. Anyone witnessing the scenario could guess the situation and the strange choices of the young hunter. Then she suddenly remembered what it was. She had forgotten one of the gravest pieces of advice from her mother. Every level five hunter should avoid fatal attacks from another hunter in all cases. The way young hunter was running and rushing seemed like calcted and well thought out. So there was no reason for her to misunderstand it anymore. He was taking revenge of some long lost grudge nevertheless slightly chaotic for the enemy.


    The attack of a monster at level five was bearable and the human body could stand it as long as the hunter was not letting the monster directly attack. As for the concern of an attack of another hunter of the same level; it was simr to nature against nature which can be more fatal ifpared because the hunters can follow all the tactics of the opponent against him. For example if a mountain sh against the other mountain then both meant to face the consequences. Monsters slowly get the levels of consciousness and intellect while humans get tainted with greed with the advancement.


    Whichever let loose the weakness would have to pay the price. Lowa understood what was going on and what will be the end of this rush. Until now she has clear understanding of the intellect level of the young hunter and how rationally he defeats his enemies be it visible or invisible. She folded her arm because she was waiting and hiding while the continuous drizzling draped her fleece cover wet. If she happened to walk fast for the journey then the weather might not have bothered her.


    Wuza looked at her twitching his brows. "Do you need my fleece?" he asked casually. "Indeed." She nodded her head and he hand it over to her. With the time he was learning how the brother hunter reacts of different matters and situations. It enlightened his horizon and way of thinking. He could feel that showing extra hatred or worse reactions never buy any good. Instead it created troubles at first hand along with harm. Lowa picked the fleece and wore; this fleece was unique instead of absorbing the drizzling the tiny drops of water were rolling down on the ground.


    The hunter was chasing behind; he barely could withstand such humiliation in the entire life. Qiao could see that he was nearing toward the next fleapit. He was about to use the same method. The hunter this time though mad enough but he could notice that the second fleapit wasing to his way and he knew that the young hunter would try the same method so he was alert this time. He would not slip and jump the same way. Since Qiao was observing from all the critical aspects; how could it skip his observation?


    The hunter might be sharp and he must have screwed many hunters until now however probably forgot that there was always someone sharper than the expectations and he could screw despite him being experienced. It all depended on the capability of the pursuer. This time the hunter caught up by the equal opponent nheless he was not ready to believe it. His fate was not depending on the fact whether he would believe it or not; time can only decide the oue and any sensible human can tell the fate by mere nces. Sometimes the impending death did not shout out for the human to prepare for escape; it would be sudden and unexpected.


    Qiao jumped from the fleapit throwing something inside. The hunter could not see this action. When Qiao was forcefully brought in this world he was wearing his university bag with the secret powder which he bought after saving. He wanted to return back some favor to the gym guy the next day with this powder. This was prickling powder bought from uncertified store. It was meant to irritate the skin when applied. Qiao was very happy after buying it and imagined how the gym guy would itch in the whole university after Qiao sprinkled it on his back.


    But then something unexpected happened and he was dragged in this world; along with hunting he kept the bag safe and all the items ced in it. He was stilling using his water bottle but not in front of other hunters to avoid their suspicious questions. Now that the events led him to use this powder he wanted to test the words of the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper insisted that this powder was extremely reliable for the certain purpose. Qiao threw small amount of powder in the fleapit to see the results.


    The hunter saw him jumping and he followed with enthusiasm. The powder scattered on the damp body of the monster and it immediately roared ripping apart the ground. The hunter was jumping over the fleapit at this moment and he gets caught by the monster suddenly. Qiao did not look back instead ran away from the danger. He can already predict the oue so there was no need to confirm it. The monster grabbed the hunter; it was howling to no end. The powder was extremely effective and the body of the monster itching all over. The monster trampled the hunter first and then started to roll on the ground.


    The screams of the hunter were echoing and mixing in the roars of the monster. Those walking near and far heard and distanced to avoid the conflict; the bloodcurdling screams were a sign that perhaps the monster was seriously offending and hunter would definitely lose his life. They were instead questioning the dumbness of the hunter who bothered the monster during this journey. Mostly hunters avoid such conflicts because they did not want to get perish in the Vaga Hillocks; the first hike of the journey.


    Qiao ran toward the rocky hideout. He was using his skill of observation all this while and got little tired. The observation worked like a zooming camera not skipping the moment details of surrounding as well as the opponent. In the advanced world there were some people who were blessed with sharp sixth sense while in this world it was called a skill and can only be tempered with leveling up. Qiao has learned with the time and now it proved its worth. "Brother Hunter" Wuza voiced. Qiao gestured him to keep quite. His voice could attract the unwanted attention.


    The monster was still roaring however the screams of the hunter died down long ago. Qiao stood against the rock and looked toward the direction where the monster was facing trouble. It was not sightly to witness hence his eyes nced the surrounding. There were few hunters near and far. They were listening the roaring but dared not to appear there. "We will change the path slightly to avoid the monster and carry the journey." Qiao spread the map to see where they were at this point. ording to the map; they were fifty miles away from the exit of the Middletown, this means they had not covered much distance yet.


    "Brother Hunter; you should rest for a while first." Wuza spoke. "We can''t stay longer. If I am not wrong then the huntresses who were offended must have been searching us." Qiao told in hoarse voice. Lowa heard and got worried. Shepletely forgot that she had offended the huntresses but how this young man was confident that they would search them? Were not they supposed to carry the journey and then grab a chance in the future to settle the grudge? Howe immediately deciding for revenge? Unless


    Lowa was standing agape now. All nightmares umted to frighten her when she thought about it; if the monster caused them damage then they would not forgive her and from the words of the young man it was apparent that they might have faced worse. Her mistake wasing back to her and there was no way to escape. Lowa held the upper fleece with force thinking how she should stop them from bothering the other two Qiao and Wuza. She did the wrong so she should face the consequences too. It was her habit that she never kept the grievances and return back the harm however if she had something wrong then she should not run and hide from the consequences.


    "Stop brainstorming. Do you think this world is such fair and reasonable?" Qiao spoke to interrupt her train of thoughts. He knew how the brain of this pampered girl works. She was thinking some stupid things most definitely and it was him who would stop her from acting on those thoughts. "What should I do then?" Lowa voiced guilty. "First of all; look at yourself and reflect your present condition then think how you would exin things to your uncle in the Hightown." Qiao pointed toward where they were heading now.

 Chapter 206: Journey (7)

    Chapter 206: Journey (7)


    Journey (7)


    They started their journey again. Wuza was handed responsibility to keep critical lookout in the surrounding; his enhanced senses could work during fast pace without skipping details. Vaga Hillocks spans hundred over miles and every part carry surprises for the hunters. The monsters were usually hidden and apparently it looked peaceful; the hidden dangers might remain hidden unless triggered. Sometimes it turned otherwise for no specific reason. The drizzling increased the slipperiness on the ground where the monster was not hidden under the ground so naturally anyone who wanted fast pace had to slower down in case slipping send them in the hell holes.


    Vaga Hillocks hosted all types of monsters with difference of their levels. For the level five hunters most of the hunting methods were mystery until they reach the Hightown and get selected in any of the Three Schools of Hunting or the Guild campuses. Mostly hunters rted to any Guild have bits of information on the least methods for example Blood Hunting, Meat Hunting and Typical Hunting. The Azzura Continent hosted Typical Hunters and a very little numbers of Meat Hunters. So the information regarding these two types can be found in the scripts in the old bookstore.


    Qiao was short of time so he skipped most of the wandering and unnecessary information about the number of Guilds as well as the actual poption references. He once went in the lower town for buying the fleeceter he got busy with level up. He did not venture the normal poption and how they spend their lives; what were their sources of living and how they meet their daily needs. There was one more aspect and it was about hunting; how do they decide which of their kin''s could seed in hunting or level up.


    The people were usually forced to earn spoils at first. It was because their living needed wealth to buy food. Most of the human towns were not advanced. Their concerns and likelihood was different ording to their necessities. Working for money was mostmon; they built raw houses ording to their sources. For example if a person wanted to shelter his family first he need to consider his sources. Being poor he cannot afford expensive workers and costly material so he remained contented on the temporary but strong tents. Those who could afford with the fact that one or two men from their family happened to be hunter; they could order to build a better house.


    When amon human decides to go on the journey of hunting; he would say goodbye to his family once for all; it wasmon fact that most of the normal humans cannot survive in the hunting world. The normal poption was guarded by the strong Hunters so they take it as the safest ce where they were out of danger hence going for hunting meant throwing life in the peril. Nheless if a hunter returned after a year with some spoils; his family would celebrate this asion thinking that perhaps the next year might not be the alike blessed.


    It can be said that the human poption was divided between normal humans and the hunters regardless the types of hunting. The normal humans vie for level up after witnessing the grandeurs of the Middletown and the big markets bustling with sources and opportunities. They force their families to be a part of this advanced living of the hunters. They live in lodges which were lot better than the tents. Eat better food to their tastes however it demanded something in return. The humans with guts might choose to abandon the useless living in the lower towns and be ambitious.


    No matter what circumstances led the normal human to be hunter; it was beneficial for the bnce of power between humans and monsters. Most of the humans start it as their responsibility to add their efforts in the stream of struggle and maintain their freedom. They eventually reach the higher grades known as the Hunter Kings and respected wherever they venture. Most of the normal poption prospers under their guard. They were the real guardians of the lower towns and live hundreds of years to protect the poption. At the end of their life span; the responsibility was handed to another Hunter King.


    Few of the retired hunters were also part of these towns. After returning from the hunting world; they built their own colonies and hire normal people for rest of their lives and spend their time leisurely. After a long struggle; many wished to live peacefully before retiring for death. No one was forced otherwise hence they were worry-free. The hunting was a profession which can only be learned with the will and the senior hunters were very well acquainted about this fact.


    They would not wish to throw a normal human in front of a monster to get trampled when he was unwilling for the hunting. Theter rules and regtions were for the betterment however few surely neglect them. They did not care about the restrictions and only follow their personal motifs. Any hunter could end up in front of such crude hunters and it was unavoidable. There were not specific terms issued to point out their identity from the Hightown because the Hightown was doing a thorough investigation. Only that they were no more called humans. Since they werebeled as ''Lost Ventures''; they can''t live among humans or hunters.


    They live among monsters in the forests and the uncertified areas were their habitats. Vaga Hillocks was not part of the Middletown or the part of any ind under the hunters so it was naturally their habitat. They were temporarily called lost ventures and the normal hunters has no clue about their existences because they were not allowed to wander in the uncertified areas without permission. The permission was granted in the ongoing season for the reason that many hunters cross Vaga Hillocks in the same time of year. It was to avoid the risk.


    "Brother Hunter; my elders used to say that the areas shorn of the prudence of the associations were not risk free." Wuza spoke dry when he voiced this time. His senses were sending some alerts but he was unable to spot anything unusual. "This is why ''ignorance is called bliss''*(the saying ''Ignorance is bliss'' originates in Thomas Gray''s poem "Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College") sometimes else none of us have taken courage to cross Vaga Hillocks." Qiao has some understanding about the nature of this world and how mysteriously the elders kept the secrets hidden from normal hunters.


    "What? How ignorance can be bliss?" Wuza was stunned to hear and asked. "In a way your three blood hunter ns are living in the dens without any worry of the world; if they suddenlye to know that the monsters were about to take hold on the world, would they still choose to act the same way?" Qiao asked. This made Wuza fell in the conflict of argument. "I know nothing about others; my choice would be to fight back." Wuza spoke determined. "Howe? Did you forget that your ns are restricted for any type of actions?" Qiao shrugged his shoulders ready to hear the answer.


    "I am sure the elder would hold back restrictions when the circumstances went wild." Wuza tightened his chest. "This is so the hunters cannot back down in the times of dangers for the whole race of humans. Then they did not need the rules to follow only the force to fight and battle." There was difference in the normal peaceful days and the battle scenario. The battle always carry single n and that was to defend against the enemy. "Does brother hunter means that if there is danger in our surrounding then we can go all out to get rid it?" Wuza was looking stupefied. "For sure else we would perish in the Vaga Hillocks and our dead bodies might be food of the monsters." This time Lowa added in the conversation. She cannot tell the level of danger however going all out would be thest option.


    Lowa was not thinking any other danger but the team of huntresses. They would show up soon and she might be looking foolish again. Qiao cannot stop her since she had already received two fatal injuries back then.


    She was reaching the peak of level four and soon would break through level five; he has no idea whether she was seriously affected or there was chance for her to mend the inner damage? She might have advanced but because two fatal injuries she might not be able to cross further from the level seven at most. It was destined with her injuries however her uncle would never reveal it to her. Qiao was only being optimistic. He was now trying to decipher the words of the blood hunter as to what kind of unseen danger was awaiting them?

 Chapter 207: Journey (8)

    Chapter 207: Journey (8)


    Journey (8)


    Is the rustle always meant to bring threat?


    Unverified Vaga Hillocks


    There were many who mostly brought this issue up for the Hightown that choosing an unverified area for the journey of lower level hunters was not wise act and there should be some hunters or elders doing this duty to protect them and safely send them in the Hightown. Though the subject of the concern was valid but it was greatly questionable for the hunters itself. They were on the path of hunting and pampering them was equal to spoil their hidden strengths and capabilities. They were supposed to lead the world of hunting in future not to sit in the corner and me others for their weaknesses.


    There was second reason too. The Hightown was a big ce no doubt and continuous stream of stronger hunters remain in there moreover it has ess to the hunters of seven continents. Under the seven continentses the hundred thousand towns several hundred inds; then there were several hundred ces which always remain under threat and missions needed to be sent every now and then. This way most of the stronger hunters under themands of the Hightown were already busy with their duties and stiff jobs. Most high ss hunters were busy in taming the beasts to pass the ss Test for Hunter King Rank.


    As the saying goes ''The frog can only see the walls of the well'' so most of the humans who g these issues of protection cannot see the wider picture to understand the realpetition between monsters and hunters. There was not abundance of stronger hunters at the service for every single tiny fly. If the flies were worried for their protection they should awaken their grit to face the world. ''A human who cannot protect in the broad daylight would never be able to defend in the dark night''.


    It was not just the hunters of Azzura Continent who would be taking long journey to reach the Hightown but the other six continents too. In fact it was challenging for others with regards that the Azzura Continent was nearest continent nearing the Hightown. It means the hunters from other continents would take longer journey and dangers. Most of them would be traveling for a month or two to reach the Hightown. With the fact that the Hightown was hub for the further growth of every hunter; the missions were granted; the elders taught the methods of hunting.


    The few bald forest trees were erected like the stealthy keepers. They seemed gossiping about something crude. The falling drizzling perhaps earned their resentment for the reason that the umted snow which was hanging on the bald branches started to drip-drip creating a weird sound effects. It was unknown why the sound effects were weird. As for the rustle; it was indeed rustling something near or far. Probably a bough of the tree cracked with the load of snow or perhaps got tired after a long struggling of keeping the bnce. The reason could be anything but the breathing monsters under the hell holes of the ground.


    "Who woulde first the unknown danger or the team of huntresses?" Lowa asked after a long silence. Qiao and wuza were already alert though they did not stop to take a look. ''Stopping by woods'' can be a great idea but not in the present situation. Finally someone showed up when they were trying their best to not get distracted. They were expecting the team of huntresses however there appear the blood lust enemies. They were the hunters who med Qiao and framed him. Because of their false me; Qiao was kicked from the previous Guild in a time when he cannot bear any loss.


    When Qiao came to know their wrongdoing; he was short of time to enroll for winter hunting and missions. Not sure if they were unlucky to end up in front of him or Qiao was given a chance to clean up his hands on some flies. "I thought that one day in the Hightown if any of my enemy happened to stop me; I would just simply p and send him to death but it turned out that I have to get rid them before reaching Hightown. Would it ruin my reputation as hunter?" Qiao soberly looked at the all-knowing huntress and asked. Lowa got stunned for some time then spoke, "As long as you are not the first to start the battle; no one can me you anything." She stated the rule of the Hightown for a hunter for this kind of situations. Also Lowa fell in a round ofplexions asking in her head whether this young hunter actually care for the rules or he was pretending care.


    A team of four hunters stopped them. They stood in the way so that the young hunter should not neglect their presence.


    All of them were the same; not a single detail changed. For example their unweing snicker; the weapons though upgraded with the time along with their level. "Guess who is here?" one of them chuckled. They tried their best to chase this young hunter even followed to kill but then he appeared lucky most of the time. Thest effort was to throw him out of the Guild in order to hunt him when he would be left alone however without wasting time he went to enroll in the Starglow Guild.


    It was troublesome for them to chase after that. But they kept hunting to reach level five and then find him again. Luckily they spotted him running toward a rock a while before. There fleeces were of middle grade not worn or very expensive. Their hair was smoothlybed back. All the four hunters were wearing same pendant on their forehead. It seemed they liked to show that they were rted to each other. "He is the crudest hunter whom I hate the most." The second in line spoke his hatred.


    Until now Qiao never asked them why they kept chasing him; it was unlikely that he would ask ever.

 Chapter 208: Journey (9)

    Chapter 208: Journey (9)


    Journey (9)


    Unwanted is weed


    "When a jackal is misguided he seeks his death in the city; I am sure you of all are misguided." Qiao voiced as if he was not telling them of their wrong choice to stop him instead reading them a moral poem of nursery rhyme. He tightened his grip on the level six shapeless weapon. Inside his head he was thinking ways how he should get rid without directly attacking them. One against four would definitely bring trouble; shing with the weapon differspared to the weapon shing with the hunter''s body. The weapons carry the grade and create trouble along with the strength of human body.


    They were no more in the forest where Qiao could jump here and there like a monkey and give a surprise attack. They were standing right in front ready to battle. Wuza was sipping few drop of blood from the storage bag to quench his thirst and also observing the four intruders. Qiao cut out a part of his fleece and picked it. He ced his weapon across the waistcloth. shing weapon against a weapon can bring trouble for his level so he cut a part of cloth to test the theory of martial arts.


    There were number of Chinese movies where martial arts mentor or MC happened to caught in the circle of enemies empty handed. Then he would just borrow a cloth and starts fighting. Qiao in the present circumstances has learned better grade of agility skill and also his observation was enhanced with the level up. His body gained strength with the time. He can be rightly called a muscle man and strongly built. He has level up weapon with him as well but weapons could count as useless if he got screwed because of these flies.


    All times the weapons cannot be considered bestpanion especially in this world unless he reached Silver ss at least. After taking into consideration he decided to use the theories of advanced world. For him it was theory until he tried it and got seeded. Wuza curiously looked at the brother hunter. He was thinking to steady up and then push all of them away and hover. "Brother don''t say me to take away Lowa this time again." He shook his head eagerly. He did not want to stand at side lines and watch the huntersing to bother them.


    "Who is telling you to go away?" Qiao spoke perplexed. They were four of them and he did not intend to send away hispanions. Though he wanted to mute them for forever singlehandedly however it was waste of time. Kicking and getting rid takes time in the scenario they were also level five. Wuza heard and got pleased. He looked around whether anyone was keeping eyes at them or not; fortunately there was no one in the surrounding. It was a sign that he could go all out ording to the brother hunter''s words. He rushed toward one of them and dragged away like a prisoner.


    Three remaining looked at what just happened but before they couldprehend Qiao leapt at one of them. Lowa was standing speechless; no one told her of her responsibility. Qiao was rushing and threw his shapeless weapon toward her telling, "Protect yourself." She barely grabbed the weapon. Its edges were shining and giving off strong aura of level higher weapon. Lowa held the weapon and stood alert deciding whether to rush or wait. She was like a log ready to be whipped.


    Qiao used the cloth to shirk off the attack of the hunter. They were already baffled about the disappearance of one of the hunter. The strange method of the young hunter was the second jolt for them. The cloth waved in the air and the weapon got entwined; it bothered the route and the hunter tried to set it free. His hand got twisted when Qiao joggled the cloth again. The hunter stepped back. One of them rushed toward the huntress to silence her presence. Lowa stopped the attack. The hunter took her as weakling but the weapon was level higher and her grip was also learned or she was afraid to let it loss.


    The hunter who was dragged got baffled. He was suddenly brought away and a strange human was standing in front of him ring. "Try moving a little and never me me for anything." Wuza spoke in screeching voice intentionally to torture the hearing of this normal human. "Just who the hell are you?" the hunter moved like a defeated monster. The warning of this strange human was still fresh yet he dared to move. The soft soil under his feet crumbled and he staggered. Wuza extended his hand and stopped him from falling down. "I told you perhaps you don''t care." Then he shook away the hand and the hunter fell in the hell hole.


    Wuza blinked his eyes because the hunter did not scream yet. He was perhaps waiting for it when he heard the weak voice of a girl. It was Lowa. Qiao was near so he immediately stopped the hunter with the cloth while the other two hunters were down on the ground. One of them was kicked and the other was pped on his face with the sharp edges of the cloth. It was to help the girl on time.


    "Aye; brother hunter is still faster than me." Wuza came like wind and after seeing that Lowa was no more in trouble; he praised Qiao. Qiao was still busy with three of them when Wuza asked, "Brother Hunter send one of them to me." He almost pleaded. The hunters heard him and got stumped. What was happening here? Were they being toyed? Why it seemed they were here not to kill the young hunter instead get beaten by him? The scenario was screaming the lungs out that they were the one at loss ends. "Alright take that one and throw in the hell hole." Qiao waved his hand let one of the hunters for Wuza to handle.

 Chapter 209: Journey (10)

    Chapter 209: Journey (10)


    Journey (10)


    Coboration of another level


    Two were left for Qiao to handle. Now Lowa was standing at the side lines since no one came to bother her and Qiao did not let loose both to trouble her. The hunters always thought that they were much experienced in working with coboration all these years however to see this small team they felt puny. The greatest confusion was the hooded hunter. His origin was unknown and his actions were mysterious. They determined to speak about his suspicious actions after they reach the Hightown. He does not look like those Meat Hunters and they were oblivious of other types of hunting.


    Qiao could see that they were very attentive to observe Wuza and his actions. When one of them attacked with the sword; Qiao twisted the cloth around the wrist and the sword fell then he swayed the cloth strip reaching the neck of the hunter. It caught the neck and folded around in a blink of an eye. The other hunter tried to help his buddy facing the flipping kick. The kicknded on his chest making him lost senses for some time. He coughed taking deep breaths. Qiao was using full strength of his body without using any direct weapon.


    Qiao pulled the strip of the cloth and it tightened around the neck. The hunter was unable to reach his sword; he started dragging himself to get his left hand on the weapon. The right hand wrist broke and he could no more wield the sword with all might. Still thinking that perhaps the weapon could render some help in crisis; he kept himself pushing to reach it. Qiao could see this struggle however his attention fixated on the other hunter. The hunter after receiving kick and facing some stars dancing around his eyes was fuming now.


    The hunter saw the broken wrist of the other hunter and could imagine his own situation. If he did not injure the young hunter then he might not remain alive to tell the Hightown about the strange hunter and his actions. He was swaying with the impact of the previous attack and slightly confused at this style of hunting. Until now he never witnessed someone abandoning his own weapon and battling this weird way. Almost all the hunters used their weapons to defend against enemies and the monsters while this young hunter was doing opposite.


    No one ever taught them how to battle without weapon; he was twitching to see the capability of the young hunter, weapon seemed not necessary in his eyes to defeat the enemies. As for Qiao he would never reveal why he was reluctant to use the weapon; though it can help in defeating earlier and save effort. The sword came straight this time again aimed at his head. Qiao rolled on the ground avoiding the weapon and reaching the legs of the hunters; his feet hurting his thing under the leg. The hunter cried suddenly grabbing the attention. He fell and convulsed on the ground.


    Lowa was busy looking toward the direction where Wuza disappeared not long ago and immediately turned to what happened in the moment of distraction. She somehow understood the situation and move away her eyes sneaking at the weird actions of the hunter. The other hunter finally reached his weapon however when he tried to use it; it seemed he was newbie at handling a weapon simply because he never fought using weapon with his left hand. He was immensely frustrated to find it and decided to kill his life for the sake of good. Getting humiliated from this young hunter was simply unbearable anymore.


    If the word spread and the hunters came to know his frustration and disappointed condition; it would bring another round of disgrace. Qiao could see his neutral expressions and did not intend to stop him from whatever brewing in his head. It was not normal that a level five hunter fracture his bones everyday like a treat however considering how it looked unrealistic brought a round of disappointment. The hunter did not know that his broken wrist was hurting or not; what was more painful. The broken wrist can mend in maximum fifteen days without taking much care. He could have just ignored everything and leave instead he used his sword to stab in his heart to end his humiliation.


    Normally hunters were not sensitive but when their ego got hurt; any type of decision could be expected from them. He bragged among his team several times about his well learned skill however in front of the young hunter; he could not battle properly and got defeated from mere cloth. He fell on his knees breathing hisst; the sword stabbed his heart and the blood seeping spilling over the ground.


    The other hunter saw his buddy silently dying with utter disgust painted over his face. "Tell me why you always find ways to humiliate your seniors?" he asked fuming and swaying his sword toward the young hunter. The previous they met and got severely disgraced in front of other weak team; to take revenge they reported in the Guild ming the young hunter for his bad temper. Though it was not truth but it caused the Guild banning Qiao from entering in the Guild. It was a time when Qiao seriously wanted to level up earlier without ruining his precious time.


    He always knew that one day he would be able to revenge for this but never anticipated that it would be sooner. ''Doing good was not always problematic'' though his intention was not to depend on anyone but having Wuza on his side was good choice; it greatly saved his time from battling with all four hunters. Back then it took his almost entire day to wipe out theplete team. Now to see the third one stabbing saved his time again. "It is I always looking to disgrace seniors but the seniorsing my way to get disgraced." Qiao gritted his teeth and answered sarcastic. He was leveling up faster than normal hunter just because he was short of time so seniors bothering him time and again would not suit much to his taste.

 Chapter 210: Journey (11)

    Chapter 210: Journey (11)


    Journey (11)


    Taking revenge without using weapon


    One of them choosing suicide sorted the air tense. Thest hunter was still struggling to keep the sanity and senses alert. Qiao pulled the cloth from the neck of the dead hunter and focused his attention to get rid thest hunter. Before his attention was divided between two; the hunter tookst nce at the young hunter, there was nothing visible difference other than his extraordinary handsome looks and his slightly expensive fleece. As for the weapon was concerned though it looked exceptional but young hunter was not using it for attack.


    All other traits resemble to the normal level five hunter; it was strange that in such little time he was able to learn better level of skill and it was not possible without continuous practice. His calctions and the timing for reaction were urate to the point of perfectness which can only be achieved at higher levels. This level of uracy can easily defeat a normal level five hunter in few moments. There were limited skills for hunters and they were expected to practice them madly to get perfectness with the time. For a personal who rest when his body gave a sign of exhaustion for example Qiao; when he was not in the forest for hunting, he would practice to no end for this perfectness.


    The senior hunters were forced to admire his level of reaction speed as well as uracy of action. Else he might have been dead inside the body of strong monster. It was unheard and unseen yet he proved that it was possible. Thinking all these aspects thest hunter wavered before attacking. They took his inattention as someone weakling trying to hide from stronger hunter yet they appeared wrong; in the end they were the one weaklings. He was not avoiding them instead giving them chance to make rational decision.


    Qiao at this point cannot give another chance. There were limited chances in everyone''s life and whoever did not avail must regret. They could have ignored when they happened to spot him; they should have minded their own business. The cloth folded around his neck; Qiao easily shook away theing sword pulling the cloth. The hunter fell on his knees trying to unfold the cloth from the neck using both hands. Qiao pulled the cloth little hard. Lowa turned her eyes away. She was terrified to witness this side of the young hunter.


    He was merciless at times. It was simply because giving a chance was one of his rules however giving second chance was called stupidity ording to his set rules. Lowa heaved a deep sigh that she was fortunate in this aspect. She did not offend him seriously or directly. The veins on the forehead popped up with the struggle and the hunter literally started gasping for breath. Meanwhile the team of the huntresses appeared at some distance and noticed what was going on. They took few moments toprehend the situation.


    The leading huntress changed her expression from stern to agape. This hunter who dared to take the girl away was actually a merciless killer. Now it was upto them whether to still chase him and the girl or just give up and save the life. The previous injuries were lot better but receiving more injuries would be called insane choice. She looked at the otherpanions and asked their opinion. "Going forward would be equal to intentionally jump in the fire and I am not willing to do it." The most aggressive huntress shook her head. She was terrified to see the killing without any weapon.


    "We can just skip their presence and choose another path for the journey." The leading huntress suggested. They agreed and changed their direction. Their ego cannot save from the disaster in case their decision proved wrong. It was wise act. The hunter fell on the ground lifeless. Qiao removed the cloth from the neck and kept it for future enemies. Wuza came back at the same time. He was taking few sips of meal because the whirlwind rush made him hungry. Qiao deliberated for a while and decided to bury the bodies of the hunters.


    He did not want the monsters to find their bodies and rip in pieces. After some time they were again at the track. Exploring the map and rushing toward the second destination; the unseen danger was also nearing them. ording to the map; there was The Nest in some part of the Angry Dales however it was far-away from their present location. There was only one Nest built by the Hightown for any type of reports especially regarding the Lost Ventures. "Brother, I do think that killing an enemy is best choice but I am not sure about the rules of the Hightown. Do they condemn killing other hunters?" Wuza asked to see Qiao strangely silent.


    After killing his enemies; he was trying best to keep hisposure; he felt the strong surge of strength when he was killingst hunter and it was insanely strong to wash away his sanity. The strands of humanity were cornered in his heart and he was feeling unable to control the anger within. "They indeed condemn but getting rid few scums would definitely not cost much to the Hightown." Qiao spoke determineding back to his usual self. "Then I will keep in mind whom to kill and who should be given a chance." Wuza nodded. "I am afraid you will have to meet several challenges in the Hightown before getting epted under the elders or any team." Qiao voiced his concerns. Inside his head; he thought to try best to get a better ce for Wuza in the Hightown so that he could prove beneficial for the stability of the Hightown.


    "I already have some understanding even it would not make me dejected if they refused to ept a blood hunter in the hunting world." Wuza spoke halfhearted. He was only keeping a small hope for a future


    in hunting.

 Chapter 211: Journey (12)

    Chapter 211: Journey (12)


    Journey (12)


    Lost Ventures


    As they were proceeding they could feel the presence of the monstrous aura however it was noting from some monster. The Lost Ventures were patrolling in the area since it was near evening. The biggest threat in the Vaga Hillocks was the patrolling of the Lost Ventures near evening. They were very organized especially in the winter season; without creating a permanent dwelling, very likely hold hostages the normal hunters. The hunters chose a ce for stay and then rest by hiding during the evening. The Lost Ventures were different from monsters. The monsters have their set paths and methods to confront a human while the lost ventures usually held the normal hunters their hostages.


    It was unknown why they held hostage however most of the things remain hidden just like their race. Previous years; few cases were reported in the Nest and they sent the reports toward Hightown yet until now none of senior teams came to solve the mystery of the Lost Ventures. For the reason that whenever the Hightown prepared a team for this mission; therees some urgent quests in another continent about the rampaging monsters. In this situation the matter was dyed to this day.


    The hunters and the Guild''s of the Middletown were given warning about the reports to take care until the threat was cleared. The hunters coborate during journey through the Vaga Hillocks to avoid the horrible encounters with the Lost Ventures. Very few tales spread about the Lost Ventures; mostly could not reach the Hightown to report directly what they witnessed or went through. Those who have zero clues about the threat chose to continue the journey in the evening. Some being fortunate might not confront the Lost Ventures but few unlucky might end up in their trap.


    "I am not tired so the journey would go on during the night." Qiao announced and noneined. Lowa did not speak anything while Wuza was all enthusiastic. "Less rest and more travel is the key to reach the destination earlier." Wuza added seeing the silence. With the evening; the cold increased and so do the smoke; it seemed the drizzling would not stop until the hard ground turned wading mud. Far in the distance the some asional illumination lights of the stones were a sign that the hunters were not moving or traveling anymore. Trio walked past with the normal pace.


    Lowa felt that perhaps a block of ice was also moving along with her; though her present fleece was not getting wet or giving her shivers still this feeling was immensely horrible. She was only following the footsteps of the young hunter to match with his pace. She heard the sharp breathing once near ears making her hurriedly looked aside to check what it was. There was nothing noticeable other than the vast uneven grounds with the shadows of the hills. These shadows were forming due to the asional lights from the illumination stones. Nheless Lowa shook her head and focused on following the other two. She was already behind and the distance increased when she turned her head.


    "Qiao there is someone following us." Lowa again felt the same sharp breathing and barely uttered those words. It seemed the monster was trying to pull her away with the utmost aura or something simr. Qiao slowed down when he heard. Wuza also twitched to sense the aura; actually he was leading them for the reason that he could see in the night. A dim light flickered and two sharp teeth leapt toward Lowa. Qiao could clearly see because he happened to notice the lit eyes of some strange monster. In the next blink Qiao grabbed Lowa before the strange monster could dig the unusually longer teeth in her neck. The monster heard it that the girl was seeking help from the leading hunters so it wanted to grab hold on her and disappear before they could reach for her help. Due to him grabbing her securely the sharp teeth brushed past the shapeless weapon which Qiao held for fending off the monster. The sound of simr material shing echoed in the silence. Lowa held her breath in order to not distract the young hunter.


    The monster hid on some distance. It was baffled. Most of the weapons were useless against Lost Ventures for the reason that the Lost Ventures no more belong to Human race as well as any type of monster'' race. The fact was that they were humans before bing Lost Ventures; however they never hunted monsters or leveled up. The half bare body of this Lost Venture was sky blue as for the back seemed coated with snow. It was unknown whether some fleece remained fixed on the body for long time and became part of the body or it was snow which gathered on the back.


    In both cases it was odd for a human to appear like this. There was long beard on the faceplete white. The eyes were shining like an illumination stone. The head part was bald and half of the scalp was shaking in two pieces barely holding up along the face part. If it was not horrible then it was odd monster however the facial features resembled to humans and not the monster. Qiao got shocked considering he sighted a monster or a human in the previous jiffy?


    He has seen several types of monsters yet this one surpass from the appearance. "We need to be more cautious." Qiao spoke unsure whether it was still safe to continue the journey but because the weird looking monster has spotted them; they cannot stop here. "I will remain at the back while Wuza will lead and you will travel in the middle for safety." Qiao looked at her and told. Lowa only nodded while looking at him without blinking. She seemed weirder than the monster at this moment. Wuza got the order and led them with more care this time. Keeping the senses high alert when looking in the darkness takes much toil however it help in tempering the capability.


    The monster could spot that the hunters started the journey again changing their positions slightly. To chase behind and get one of them can bring trouble because he was alone and they were three. He started running along with them but on some distance for availing the chance to grab the weakest one firstter he would bring the other Lost Ventures to capture them one by one. The winter season was blessing for the Lost Ventures to capture the hostages at most.


    Since all three marked ces were dangerous so when a hunter got lost the Guild campus was helpless to point out the cause of disappearance. They could onlyment thinking that perhaps the hunters were not fortunate enough to cross the Volcanic Territory. Though this year the flow of the hunters was not onrge scale however the Lost Ventures were not disappointed yet. They will be working every evening to capture the hunters. They were afraid to appear in the broad daylight so the evening was thest covering to hide them and their weird appearance. It would simply reveal them.


    They were human and understand very well the face to remain hidden as long as it was possible. They have clues about the Hightown and the enmity which might destroy their existence from the face of the world if the Hightown find out about them. They cannot defeat or kill the high level hunters for sure because of their limited exploration of the world. The disaster awaited them otherwise. Qiao was trying his best sensing the presence of the monster; it seemed it was chasing very attentively. But what was its purpose? Killing them?


    Qiao closed the distance and traveled beside the girl. ording to his senses the girl was the first target and if the monster got seeded then their journey would surely get dyed. After all Qiao would not leave without getting her along. Lowa was yet toprehend when he grabbed her hand to maintain the pace. "I am not supposed to let the weird monster attack you." Qiao spoke in dry voice shattering the happy fascinations of the poor girl. The monster saw this situation and stopped chasing them. It jumped like a tiger to reach back and tell about them. The hunters were hard to find in this winter season because most of them don''t travel in the night.


    While Lost Ventures can only grab hold on them during night. Perhaps bringing other Lost Ventures would cause these hunters halt their travel. Qiao felt that the danger waned suddenly. Now he was clear that there was another type of race living in the Vaga Hillocks possibly hidden from the Hightown and their grip. It was strange as well as challenging traveling in such type of danger. The race was different so do their attack type or the habitat most probably dangerous too.

 Chapter 212: Journey (13)

    Chapter 212: Journey (13)


    Journey (13)


    Lost Ventures are after us


    "If the race is different thus it can bring trouble for us. Do you both wanted to halt the journey and remain hidden until the next day?" Qiao thought to ask their opinion. Coborating for reaching was different than insisting them to travel while the danger was lurking around. "I don''t see if this newer threat can be any bigger than the previous one." Wuza shook his shoulders turning around. "Lowa what is your opinion?" Qiao asked the girl. Lowa thought for a while. Her mother has rare information about this Continent and the closely rted inds; it would be blunt if she imed that she has any good vibes against this night journey.


    ''Almost all the hunters of lower level should not cross their boundaries and travel in the night'' this was the sole warning which her association gave every one. "It is not about the feasibility of the travel instead a hunter should not call upon the dangers bigger than potentials." Her tone and attitude changed whenever she had something important to recall from the information or the pieces of advice given by her mother. Qiao twitched his brows; this tone and attitude of her was better in his prospects rather than the timid one.


    Wuza was slightly angry at the audacity of the girl yet he kept the coolposure for the reason that everything brother hunter follows with his own choice. Though they were responsible for their personal guard still brother hunter took care and there must be a strong reason behind such careful yet bothersome overwork. Every human or hunter was liable for his own safety and not the otherwise.


    This was the reason that Qiao asked their opinion. He did not want to get them in the trouble. Qiao moved a bit and observed which direction they could find a ce for hiding. The drizzling stopped right after the evening fell now the ground was no more emitting smoke. It was another problem; in the dark they cannot spot the hell holes where the monsters were hibernating. Wuza cannot be their eyes he can only guide; to solve this Qiao brought out his illumination stone. The most critical was to choice the direction that the newer race could not guess and reach them. He walked opposite direction took some winding path deliberately circling here and there to make sure that the hill side was secure for stay.


    Lowa was happy that finally they were going to sit and rest properly. She was tired however did notin for the fear to offend the hunter. "We can report what you spotted and how the race looked like; it would help the Hightown in registering this race and taking precautionary steps if needed." She spoke firm. "For this we have to reach the Hightown alive." Wuza interrupted her. Though he was learning from brother hunter but cannot bear the over-talk of this self-righteous girl with smug expressions. Lowa remained unbothered thinking it was some time that they did not speak toxic to each other so this blood hunter must be desperately looking for a reason to vent out the venom.


    "We don''t have to wait for the Hightown; there must be a Nest near or far, we need to approach the elders and report." Lowa spoke concerned though she did not want to speak about it but the ck snakes of worry were hovering over her courage. Instead her idea to hide and wait seemed shady now. This all was going in her head; she was unable to decide it this way or that way. It was just beginning of the night.


    Qiao opened his eyes after hearing this. A nest was supposed home of small birds unless the term implied something different. "The Nest is where a broken team of hunters or travelers could report unexpected races as well as the incidents." Lowa cleared what was the thing called Nest. Wuza got shocked likewise attentive. He looked toward the brother hunter if he was willing to venture and find the Nest? "If we survived then surely I will report however I might not be willing and search the Nest forsaking my journey." Qiao did not give it a second thought and voiced his intention.


    Lowa nodded and took a seat against the rock closing her eyes. It had been fewer days when she literally started her hunting under the team guidance. Her mother already helped her in reaching level three back then and guided whatever she herself learned. However remembering her mother made her think that perhaps a century was gone shest met her mother. After getting far and feeling the loneliness; Lowa felt that the most dearing person of her life was her mother which she never realized before.


    Qiao was counting the days and following how many days were left for the final battle. For him every day and the night meant passing faster than the expected pace; he wanted to hold it until getting the highest aim. However he has no control over the time or the unfolding secrets and paths of this world. He has to go through and chose what was better to reduce the time consumption. Qiao was giving enough attention to his body strength for the time being practicing the skills along. He has some understanding that he might be much busy in the Hightown to think about any secondary concern.


    He had been anticipating getting thest grade stone for the skill to aplish the feat. It would cover up if there was any weakness or w in the skills. The high level hunting would add wonders in his skills as well as the overall strength most definitely. It was lot better that this world does not haveplicated level ups or the skills; instead it has only hidden restrictions which should not be ignored during level up. Thinking all this he stood up for practice as well as keeping a careful lookout in the surrounding.

 Chapter 213: Journey (14)

    Chapter 213: Journey (14)


    Journey (14)


    Lost Ventures has marked the target


    The humane monster reached back the underground hideout. It was buzzing some noise and jumping like a monster with four legs. Living in the Vaga Hillocks for long made them learn these kinds of feats leaving the human traits far behind. There were limited numbers of Lost Ventures in the Vaga Hillocks yet they work coborative most of the time. This two brain lost venture happened to taste the smell of the huntress and it was easy to search her even if she hide somewhere. The lost venture was crating buzzing sounds to get the attention of the others.


    "Aii..m" the resonating voice was extremely hitting for the normal hearing; it gave the impression of worst symphony ringing with the sound of iron bells. The second lost venture moved it huge head because the word spoken meant that the lost venture spotted a target recently but the target was strong so he came to get the help. One of the shoulders of this lost venture was tipped with a log and he seemed not care about it. His whole body was white like a sleepwalker woke up from the grimes. These lost ventures did not care what type of circumstances or the weather harmed their bodies; they only care pleasing their Reaper. The Reaper was the boss of all the Lost Ventures and they dared not to displease him.


    It was because of that they never appear in the broad daylight. They kept their identity hidden until now. It was because that they were sure once the Hightown came to know the reality behind their existence; they will be killed and destroyed before the word spread. Their existence was beyond threat and no one can exin what kind of repercussion it could create once the seven continents find out. One must remember that there were not only the monsters as thepetitor''s against the human poption but the beasts. The beasts would never leave a chance go away without availing it against the existence of the humans and the hunters. The Lost Ventures was one of a kind threat. Currently they were in limited numbers smaller enough to not create a n of its own. This said the threat was in its normal level; if the Hightown stops ignoring this matter then they could eradicate the danger without bringing much harm. Presently the Lost Ventures were forming a n to increase the poption and for this they were breeding Reaper.


    They not only epted this lost venture as their leader as well as the sole cause to follow for making a n. The Reaper after living in the Vaga Hillocks and facing crude things haspletely lost its human appearance. Not only the human appearance was mutted with the time but also the changes brought certain changes and it could breed really vulgar creatures with the help of living humans no matter if the human was a hunter. The reaper would slowly consume the human and the several creatures would form in his body with the time. After some time; the Reaper would separate these creatures from its body and they could live their own and grow.


    This was strange phenomena away from the approach of the Hightown a strong reason why Lost Ventures were secretive. They were keeping it hidden until they were able to form a n and hostage enough hunters or humans to increase the breeding of their misceneous race. Every new separated lost venture differ in appearancepletely and more vulgar. The normal human cannot look at these creatures without puking guts out.


    It was unknown how the hunters would be able to get rid this forming n if they happened to gette reaching here. Normally Vaga Hillocks was not much dangerous unless the hunters battle with each other or disturb the sleepy monsters intentionally or by chance. The Lost Venture attracted two more and told them about the presence of aim. They formed two pairs of three lost ventures and followed to bring the human for the Reaper. The Reaper was looking for the meal so that it could breed more creatures. Its n was to form a n till'' next winter however it could not get enough humans for the meal. Which was not good sign for their n; sooner orter the Hightown might get to know their existence; at that time it was necessary that he has enough of the lost ventures to defeat whoever tried to destroy them.


    Everything was not as per to the n and the Reaper was not happy. The lost ventures were afraid to displease the boss as soon as they get the gesture that one of them found the ''aim'' they leapt to get it. The lost venture who has taken the breath of the girl could easily reach her no matter if she was not at the previous ce.


    They reached where the lost venture spotted her and then he smelled her aura for following behind. The eyes of the lost ventures were shining as if it could see the particles present in the air. The fact that most of the lost ventures were born blind; they could see the darkness though and aim their targets. For a human the light was the source of sight but for the Lost Ventures the dark provide them necessary source for the vision. It was strange as well as frightening.


    The beasts and monsters bragged about their strength in front of humans while this newer race has the otherwise capability. All the weaknesses of a human were the normal qualities of a lost venture. This said the humans have one more enemy race added to their list. This could be bad or worst depending on the unfolding events. The lost ventures were rushing where the aura of the girl was leading them. Qiao was busy in his practice. When he got exhausted; he sat and closed his eyes for rest. Meanwhile a strong trap fell on the trio and they were captured.

 Chapter 214: Journey (15)

    Chapter 214: Journey (15)


    Journey (15)


    The weird hidden ce and the Lost Ventures


    Qiao opened his eyes and before he could put his hand his waist to get the weapon; someone stopped him. Huge bulging eyes were staring at him with contemptuous expressions though the expressions were not clear due to the mutted face features. The eyes seemed void of normal eye shape as well as the eye ball. In ce of ck or any other color eye ball; it was pure white while the rest of eye area was ck. The pupil perhaps has no existence or the creature was unable to move it; Qiao was not sure.


    Before he could dissect its appearance; the trap tightened. The humane monster collected the weapons from the hunters binding them restricting their movements or struggle for setting free. The trap was being pulled by the Lost Ventures; Wuza was trying to rip the trap in vain. He was using his sharp teeth. Qiao noticed that these creatures were using their arms like feet when they walk. Other than few of the facial or appearance traits; their actions met the monsters. Almost all of them cannot be called human instead they differ from monsters'' too.


    "Ugly creature, leave me off." Lowa felt disgusted just to look at them. "Are these another type of monsters? I never heard about them." She voiced asking though she was extremely scared however thinking that both hunters were also being taken by these creatures so it let her heart stay alive. "That one was chasing after us a while ago." Qiao pointed toward one of the familiar creature. "Does it mean it never lost us and kept chasing?" Lowa thought that perhaps they were saved from the trouble by deciding for stay; it turned out that it let the creature reach them.


    "Probably they have a way to find us. What is this trap made up of? Can we get rid it?" Wuza added. He sensed something off about these creatures. They give off the aura of blood but it was mixed of findings for him to tell what actually the creature makes differ. Qiao was silent; he was looking at the movements and the path which they followed. Because of the darkness; if Qiao could not see the path then it might bring round of problems along with losing the map passage. Presently it was useless to try anything for getting rid the trap; these creatures might force them brutally.


    Their weapons were also taken; fortunately the lost ventures did not throw their weapons and kept them along. The lost ventures do not throw the weapons instead they hand over the ''aim'' to the other lost ventures and pile up the weapons in the hidden ce. They knew that after forming n; the most urgent thing would be toce the lost ventures with the weapons. They cannot go to the towns and buy them initially; perhaps after taking over the Middletown they could walk around freely and get whatever they want.


    "The trap is made up of some level higher monster''s skin and we cannot cut it down with empty hands; the sharp weapon and uncountable amount of effort may help in getting rid it." Lowa closely observed the trap and voiced. Qiao heard and shook his head. This girl always frighten just like the mathematics teacher. ''Using anyw against formal restrictions can cause the disaster'' and so on with the chemistry. When they already know that the advancement was the result of many failed attempts still they kept giving warning to the students. Qiao was only thinking how he should act in front of this newer problem and who this race was.


    If the girl had not known with this race then surely it was going to be hrious adventure which fell upon them out of the blue. Qiao cannot deny that his interest was not picked. He was curious to know why this race resembled humans. It cannot be called a coincidence. There was another question whether Hightown has any traces of this race. How long and how many of them were in the Vaga Hillocks? What was their purpose trapping them? How they will be treated? Those all questions might help in knowing a bigger picture of this world if it could bring some exnation along.


    ording to the map; they were at the premises of Vaga Hillocks; few miles away the territory of Angry Dales would begin. The geographical changes were expected conferring the words of the receptionist as for the concern of newer races; he was not informed and he might be filing a writ in the Hightown if he reached there alive. Keeping the hunters in the dark was a crime in his eyes. Directly or indirectly any of the hunters getting harmed from the newer race was the negligence of the Hightown and theirziness was questionable.


    Qiao cannot remain silent for such loose strands of responsibilities. What made him angrier it was the concern of dy. He cannot tell how long he will have to wait for opportunity and what kind of circumstance he had to face? If he started struggling bare handed in this trap then the weird creatures might restrict him more forcefully or keep a strict lookout at him. He did not want their extra attention; actually no attention at all. Who knows what type of skills theye up with or what sudden harm they could transpire?


    Wuza might not get affected and the huntress has already lost her chance but he cared his present level and the demands to act rational rather than reckless. Qiao did not want to get injured seriously without putting a real destruction on the head of his enemy. After some time; the surrounding started to get colder. It was because of the lost creatures were bring them toward the hidden ce. It was away from the normal uneven ground where the monsters were hibernating and sucking dry the cold from surrounding.


    Here the lost ventures were hiding from much time. The monsters slowly abandon this ce because of the weird humans. Even a normal monster was unwilling to confront these ugly creatures. Monster'' at least bears natural form and proper aura while lost ventures seemed uneducated in this aspect. Wuza shuddered; though he could bear the cold but it far reached to his endurance. Qiao was also affected with the changes. It turned out that the monsters were keeping the cold at bnce or they were just helping in reducing it. "See yourself; they are not affected yet we are shivering. What kind of bodies they bear?" Lowa spoke frustrated.


    The weird creatures were not wearing anything specific other than the waist covering and it was not well kept either. They seemed not care anything much less to bother the cold. "Perhaps they have surpassed the senses of cold?" Qiao voiced. He has heard about some people still existed in the advanced world where they im that they have renounced and surpassed few of the essential human traits for example hunger. It was not entirely impossible. Howeverparing both would not sit well with present scenario; these weird creatures definitely had been working for something else other than surpassing human traits.


    "I am not sure however it is clear that the problem is bigger than our expectation so get ready." Qiao voiced. He was rubbing his hands to maintain the temperature and it helped a lot. Also the thought to fight with bigger problem bring much enthusiasm. The surrounding was extremely cold and now they were being dragged from the frozen ice. It was still dark. The weird creatures did notmunicate with each other during the travel. They wanted to please the boss and for this they could do anything.


    Lost Ventures not only differ but also surpass in a sense. They do not have the so called level up. The creatures which were result of breeding surpass the level ups and in fact they bear the level of the ''meal'' for instance if the Reaper consumed a level five hunter then the breed rear the level five creature which actually does not need the level up system instead it would be stronger with every passing day. Though it would take much time but the Reaper would make sure to consume every ability and capability of the meal for bearing the stronger creature.


    As for why the lost creature set the girl as first aim because the Reaper wanted a female meal to increase the breeding. The other two hunters were then the bonus meal. Qiao could see the increasing worry on the face of the girl. He could not help but feel moved; the girl despite having no interest and just to fulfill the dream of her mother set off for adventures in the world of hunting. Lowa did not rte it however it was evident from her expressions. There was nothing which he disliked about her except her cloudy head.

 Chapter 215: Journey (16)

    Chapter 215: Journey (16)


    Journey (16)


    Lost ventures brought the meal for the boss


    The lost ventures suddenly throw the trap down on the ground and it started rolling from the peak toward the bottom of the undersurface. It rolled so do the trio. It was sudden and unexpected. This way they might be fracturing their bones. Qiao was caught in the middle of this mess; Lowa rolled on his chest and then Wuza followed. "Wuza hold it there and use your hands." Qiao spoke angry. Both stupid''s ran on him without trying to use the opening of the trap for support. Qiao was gritting his teeth.


    Wuza nodded baffled. He crossed through the trap and used his hand for digging them deep in the frozen snow. It was hardest ever. The ice seemed enemy. The trap was being pulled and they were constantly dragging down. The ice tore apart the surface creating sliver of resistance however it was not enough to stop the trap. Qiao also joined; his body was tempered and quite strong to bear with it hopefully if the ice did not bear levels up. Wuza maintained his posture to get the most result. Now the trap was not falling instead their feet were rolled backward in order to sustain their fall.


    Slowly they were able to bring it halt the trap and they looked up; ''holyshit those bastards areing'' Qiao snapped his temper when he saw those weird humans sliding down toward them. ''How on earth they reached the surface then?'' the same question was on their tip of tongues. Wuza looked at the brother hunter helplessly. They cannot do anything now. Seven or eight weird humans were sliding leisurely toward them and they could predict with closed eyes what was going to happen. Qiao wanted his shapeless weapon badly to stop these weird humans.


    He casted a nce at Wuza and then at Lowa; his eyes fell at the hairpin hung on her half ponytail. "Great; lend me this hairpin." He pulled the hairpin from her hair without waiting for her permission. "Wuza keep the control of the trap." He reached at the top from where he could easily check on them. His hand came out of the trap and waved in the air pricking the first weird human and he buzzed some sounds changing his direction. Qiao was amazed at this feat of the weird human; normally if a monster or anything bearing some mass descending down won''t be able to change direction in the middle of the plunging no matter if it got shredded by anything. Qiao pricked the second lost venture and it kept going until thest one pulled their trap down. Qiao thought that perhaps he could track up after getting them away from the trap but it did not work. They were again rolling down however this time; within few moments they rammed against the solid ground. The peak to bottom was designed masterly that no one can ever imagine whether there could be an underground hidden ce. It seemed they used a very long winding slide.


    Nheless the lost ventures were ring Qiao; they were not expecting this timid human toe up with some puny action. "Drra..g." the numerous bells created whizzing sound and they red the hunter with utmost disgust. It made their twisted faces uglier. Wuza could see their hatred and disgust; he walked ahead and screeched some sounds with equal hatred. He was greatly annoyed with their actions especially when they started ring brother hunter. The lost ventures immediately dispersed trying to cover their hearing. This screeching sound does not belong to a normal hunter and it really affected the lost ventures.


    Moreover the blood hunter was angry at this moment. Lowa covered her ears before it started bleeding. Qiao was shocked to see Wuza in the angry mood also it brought some rxation to him. At least they have something to bother these weird humans. This screeching was not just the sound but the extreme reaction of a blood hunter in times of fury. His eyes became redder. Qiao patted his shoulder so that the young blood hunter should not loss the temper. "We are trapped here and without getting rid these weird creatures we cannot leave. Keep in mind we need to know the strength and reason behind this trap." Qiao voiced.


    "I am sure they are up to no good. Other than a strong reason why would have they bothered to bring us here?" Lowa added. "Did not the Guild warn about this race in prior?" Lowa asked curiously. Mostly the association was responsible to tell the hunters about the key aspects of the journey. "My Guild did not tell about this race or any gesture of their existence." Qiao answered. He himself was in the same way shocked.


    The Guild must have pointed it or warned beforehand unless they were likewise ignorant as the hunters. "This is pity." Wuza finally spoke after reverting back his angry mood. Meantime four lost ventures came to separate them and bring the girl along. They decided since the hunters were very sharp and wanted to fight back; they should be separated before the Reaper order for the meal. Rarely any hunter showed resistance after their weapon were taken; they could only resist for some time untiling in front of the Reaper;ter the Reaper would not let them resist anymore.


    In presence of many weird creatures; a hunter usually go numb with the shock and after looking at the Reaper; no more senses work much less to resist for life. One of them held Lowa strictly; this lost venture has only one eye in the middle of the head without a mouth or nose to form a minimum human shape of a face. The ears wererge resembling an elephant more than half of the size of the creature. Its body was naked and the body skin looked pale. Lowa wanted to puke her guts out to look at this creature however it seemed that the dry throat perhaps grew many thorns to stop the guts halfway.


    For few moments she endured and then fainted. The lost venture red her stature and then her long hair. The Reaper did not like hunters with long hair so the lost venture picked one of his long ears corner and cut the hair in short in front of Qiao and Wuza. They were looking nkly. Wuza was about to rush when Qiao stopped. From the actions; it was clear that the girl was not under threat for some time however if they created ruckus suddenly then nothing could be predicted concrete.


    The lost venture picked the girl on the shoulder and walked away. Both kept looking at the creature until it disappeared in one of the paths presented in front of them. The lost ventures decided to throw these two hunters in the separate hostage space. They both were sharp and stead; keeping them at same ce might bring trouble. Comparably stronger lost venture held the hunter which created the screeching sound. This was first ever that they witnessed a hunter with this feat. Consuming this hunter would sure strengthen their race qualities and adding one more capability.


    So they chose a stronger lost venture to carry this hunter toward hostage space. It was slightly bulky as well as aggressive. Wuza was stumped to see the lost venture; most of the skin parts were alive and breathing clearly seen with just single nce. Qiao also gulped. It resembled as if a muscle man was standing in front of the x-ray but the machine only show bones in the advanced world here the packed muscles were breathing transparent. ''Was it intentionally customized to bring sense of helplessness in the hostages?'' Qiao was forced to think.


    The lost ventured suddenly sealed the mouth of the blood hunter and then tightly closed his hands. After taking this extra measure; the lost ventures took him almost dragging toward one of the paths. There were several paths leading somewhere unknown ce. Qiao swept his nce marking which of the paths were to be checked after the lost ventures get oblivious about his actions. The remaining lost venture held Qiao and tightened his hands at his back. Qiao did not bother to look and notice the facial features or the appearance of this lost venture. He did not want to feel creepy numbness in his senses.


    Not just the weird appearance however there was something strange about this hidden ce which added odd feelings. The cold was bearable now and the ground was hard though the paths which were carved looked like made of frozen ice or something simr. The lost venture did not drag him because Qiao was not resisting. It made believe the lost venture that hunter was finally feeling helpless. This ce has some much aura of the Reaper that most of the hunters dared not to resist or battle. Lost venture would have to learn battles soon after forming their n to take over the Middletown which was the nearest town.

 Chapter 216: Journey (17)

    Chapter 216: Journey (17)


    Journey (17)


    The new hostages will help forming the n


    The underground space was vast enough and it could host minimum five hundred lost ventures without giving signs of overcrowded. Currently the lost ventures were only in three hundred total counts. All the carved paths were formed to divide the lost ventures ording to their capabilities and the age group. The lost ventures which were from the first breeding or those who were the initial founders of this race were called bosses. There were currently ten over bosses and other lost ventures were the result of breeding. Every boss was holding few newer lost ventures under them and taught how they should follow the orders of the bosses.


    The bosses had been surviving in the Vaga Hillocks from minimum two hundred years andter came up with the idea of increasing their race. Since they have faced much in the open grounds and developed weird appearances as well as traits so it did not cost them much for choosing a Reaper among them. They might have perished with the time however their initial human instinct forced them for struggle to live on. Various monsters gave them fatal injuries and those injuries resulted diverse reactions in their bodies.


    With the time and affects the reactions became altered changes improved some of their weaknesses. Later they learned how their bodies can sustain the harshness and decided to never return to their hometowns. They were no more normal humans and the normal humans might not ept them among their poption. They were not hunters either so there was no choice other than to make the Vaga Hillocks as their permanent ce of stay. Slowly few more joined in and they formed in teams. With the evolution they lost few of the normal traits and can no more face the day or venture in the day thus they named themselves Lost Ventures and started to loot or hunt in the night at early years. The incidents were so rare or unnoticeable for anyone to give it a concern until the previous three years when the Lost Ventures formed some concrete n for their permanent existence and presence. It was the first step to let the world know their existence. This caused the reports give the impression that some vile hunters were trying to create trouble for the hunters of the Hightown during journey toward the Hightown.


    However it was a false impression. The reports were not clearly indicating the obvious threat. And this year the target of the lost ventures was to held hostages as many as they could for the Reaper. ording to the n after reaching minimum five hundred count of their race; they would form a permanent n and defend if anyone wanted to destroy them. With this they will be able to evolve openly and then set the Middletown or the weakest town poption as the first target. Every new target would help them increase their strength as well as strong position as a separate race.


    Qiao was being brought inside one of the paths. The lost venture did not bother to worry whether the hunter would get the understanding of the paths. It was because the underground ce was dipping in the darkness and the hunters cannot make much after getting inside the dark paths. This said truth; the dim light was only avable where they fell first on the ground. It wasplete dark for anyone to see through only the lost venture walked as if treading in the light. Qiao finally understood the reason behind their secretive attack.


    He has few stones with him however the illumination stone fell when they were trapped. His eyes started hurting after some time. The darkness was strangely bothersome for his eyes that he intentionally closed his eyes in order to avoid the stinging sensation. The lost venture forced him toward a hostage space and then locked the door made from the bones of the monsters. The footsteps were heard by the two of the hunters held hostage in the other hostage space. The lost venture created whizzing sound before leaving. The broken words were simr a warning for them to not make useless struggle.


    Qiao was standing and trying to listen anything specific in the surrounding; after some time he could finally hear the breathing hunters. They were not speaking anything yet their worry was storming their heartbeat. Qiao pulled the cloth which he used for killing his enemies and wrapped it around his eyes. It was better instead of forcing his sight otherwise. He moved around to examine what type of space it was and how he could escape. The hard walls felt like the rock was crafted to make this space. Thebination of frozen ice outside the space and the hard walls for the hostage space was enough mislead the hunters.


    Qiao walked further and his hands touched the door made of bones. The bones were emitting the disgusting smell that Qiao wanted to puke his guts out. He immediately stepped back and breathed heavily. So it exined that the stinging in his eyes and the numbness of his senses was due to smell constantly lingering in the surrounding. The lost ventures after hunting a monster never threw their innards away instead they piles up for future concerns. They learned the humans or normal hunters rarely temper their sense of smell and it can be used as their biggest weakness.


    The hunters with the numbness were equal a normal human vulnerable and weak. They sense gets assaulted with the disgusting smell which was specially ordered by the Reaper to care for. There were few toxic odors which directly attack the senses of humans and leave them washed up. Qiao picked the extra cloth and covered his head along with nose and mouth. Now it was more than necessary to leave this ce as soon as possible. After covering his head; Qiao moved forward calcting his steps and kicked the bones door. It trembled and made some creaking noise however remained intact. This noise was enough to let the other two hunters know that the new hostage was struggling to leave this means his senses were still working perfectly.


    Without moving from their space; they called out "There is no use; the door seemed breakable however it is not easy. We have tried it several times." The hunter spoke from the dark. Qiao nodded hearing this. At least their words proved that they were alive and serene; this means he was not alone here with the longing of freedom.

 Chapter 217: Journey (18)

    Chapter 217: Journey (18)


    Journey (18)


    Lost Ventures cannot defeat the superiority of a hunter


    "Whether or not this door is breakable depends on my consistency and caution. Both are two different aspects but they cannot bepleted without each other. With consistency I will break this door while with caution I will be able to survive my consistency." Qiao lectured them straightway. With the first attempt he was able to understand that he would definitely fail in his attempts soon because the senses would gave in. The hunters heard and turned silent. From the tone the hunter appeared young blood. They were sure that after multiple failed attempts he would also loss the will to continue useless struggle as the weird creature pointed it.


    "There is a story in my hometown which the elders always rted for the young generation. A man captured the cub of an elephant and fastened it with the small iron hook; the young cub tried it to pull from the ground but could not. With years it grew up stronger and bigger however its senses has the same memory of the childhood and it thought that the hook was unbreakable while the truth was that with just one attempt it could break apart the chains yet after growing up it remained the ve just because of its senses telling otherwise."


    Qiao turned silent. The hunters did not know what an elephant look like and why it remained the ve as for why he rted this example; he was only trying to remind himself that the senses should persist serenity until he was able to leave this space. The hunters cannot see him. The bones have the level of the monster however the walls were made of rocks. The hairpin of the huntress was still with him so he started digging the wall.


    It might not let him step out of the hostage space yet he could explore the dark area and what other things were kept in this darkness other than the two hunters. After a long struggle and effort the rock started to react on his hammering with a small hairpin. He was still covering his face and only hammering with his calctions. He has few other stones and probably after activating the stronger stone; he might get the light to see however it would not go well with his overallposure and the search. After leaving the hostage space he decided to activate the stone in case it took longer time in searching Wuza and the huntress.


    Strictly speaking he has only one night to waste here in this darkness; the next day should not be wasted because it would be impossible if the next night fell. He could roam around and wait for the day to appear then he would put all his efforts in leaving the underground hidden ce of the weird race. Many thoughts were storming in his head and then he stopped. Was he thinking to just leave when he already knew that there two more hunters hostages of this race?


    It might bring sense of regret or self-ming in the future for sure that he perhaps did not do his fullest for bringing them along for the reason that he was selfish? He knew sooner orter this race would be destroyed and he would make sure to writ this case in the Hightown till the senior hunters send stronger teams to get rid the suckers of the Vaga Hillocks. But for now he cannot abandon them; at least he should guide them to fight the circumstances; escaping alive was a matter of fate.


    "You both; let me tell you that the wall is about to create enough path for me to escape the hostage space. If you don''t believe then try to hear this sound." It was necessary for him to make them believe that he was not just speaking aimlessly instead he was on the way to his mark. They needed to know that it was possible. Qiao umted the small broken pieces of rocks and threw against the bone''s door to create the sound. The hunters heard the sound and after some deliberation they understood that the young hunter was speaking truth.


    "If you have extra cloths cover your facepletely since the eyes cannot see through the dark why not protect the senses? It will reduce the effects of the odor sticking to the bone''s door." Qiao exined how they should protect their senses first. They followed the instruction and started kicking the door. Both were in the same hostage space so the double effort might make it fruitful effort. Till that moment Qiao was able to dig the wall and at thest hammering the hairpin finally broke in two pieces. The second piece fell on the ground and Qiao started searching it instead of celebrating the sess.


    The hairpin belongs to a precious girl so the hairpin also counted as precious. Qiao treasured the girl now but he might never tell her until he was able to defeat the wicked hunter. Till then he cannot show sliver of liking for her for the fear that the wicked hunter might get to know his second weakness. Instead he would try his best to get rid her presence around him. It would save her from further dangers. He found the broken part of the hairpin and kept it inside the sleeve safely.


    He felt the width of the space with his hand and punched with his fist. This punching might not hurt his fist very soon so he could increase the space to leave with the ease. Choosing wall for the escape was better idea; it helped him keep away from the intense odor which affects the senses. The punches werending on the wall consecutively. The other two hunters heard his punches and understood that soon the young hunter would free himself from the hostage space.


    It was beneficial that none of the lost ventures bother toe and check the hostages. They were busy in following the orders of the bosses. Until now they have collected five hostages and the target was to capture minimum fifty hunters in this month and then remain hidden during rest of the months of the year. During this time the Reaper would meal them one by one and breed as many as it could till thest of this year. Depending on the number of separated newer lost ventures; the Reaper would decide whether they were ready to form a n or wait another year. There was threat though. With the increasing reports of disappearance the Hightown might get alert.

 Chapter 218: Journey (19)

    Chapter 218: Journey (19)


    Journey (19)


    Roaming around in the dangerous ce


    Qiao came out of the hole and remembered how the weird creature brought him here. They took only one turn; this said he was not much away from the initial paths. It made his head question whether all the leading paths were shallow? The both hunters were consecutively kicking after taking caution. When Qiao fell on the other side; he felt the aura of molded iron or simr. The lost ventures were piling up the weapons gotten from their targets. Thanks to his enhanced senses that he was able to find where the weapons were ced.


    Now it was more than necessary to activate the stone for once. His both weapons were taken by the lost ventures and they must have thrown them here. Qiao activated the stone. It emitted enough light for him to get the recently thrown weapon on top of small mountain of weapons. He collected the weapons and hide for the time being. Qiao covered his face before he again felt nausea. The source of light was hazier yet he managed to sneak toward the other hostages. They were kicking the door after covering their face. It was quite fine as long as they were sincere to get out of this ce.


    The door broke after some time. "Move straight and you''ll reach at my ce." Qiao voiced to guide them. He would be searching the remaining twopanions while he could order these two to find the exit of this ce to save the time. Or they could do it as returning the favor for guiding them? Qiao would not mind any aspect as long as they were willing for coboration else he wouldn''t care them. ording to his calction only an hour or up took him to get out of the hostage space.


    Half of the night would least do well if he was able getting the other two. His n was simple and in; by caution he would be able to get through and then wait for the first signs of the day. From the look the creatures liked to venture at night this means they would not risk in the day. As long as he was able to escape nothing else matter. The two hunters reached and tried to remove the cover cloth from their faces. "Keep it until the exit is near." They had to walk much thankfully it was not winding and reached the said ce.


    "You are responsible for finding the exit as I am sure that wended here the same way." Qiao spoke in low tone. "Alright we understood." They were now able to see the young hunter and how superior he lookedpared to his young tone. They wanted to save their lives so following a young hunter would not cost them shame. At least living and breathing count lot better. "I will be searching my fellows." Qiao spoke this and went toward where they took Wuza. The both hunters were stupefied where could be the exit or the weird creatures can fly for reaching the surface?


    When they threw Wuza he might have created ruckus but because brother hunter gestured him to not make fuzz so he decided to keep the mouth shut. The path was dark as usual; Qiao did not voice in case the lost ventures were patrolling. There was same odor lingering in this hostage cell. Wuza felt the presence of brother hunter and soon he could see. Wuza was a blood hunter and have no worry living in darkness just that the lingering odor was unbearable and he puked several times.


    The odor would directly harm the senses of a normal hunter however blood hunters would puke out instantly if the odor tried to bring any changes. Despite Qiao covering his face; he felt that his head might explode with the disgusting smell. "Wuza I am here." Qiao finally voiced when he was sure that none of the weird creature was present in the surrounding. "Brother hunter let mee out first; stay there for a while." Wuza stopped him. He was worried that perhaps he had to wait longer thankfully brother hunter showed up.


    "Alright." Qiao can understand the worry of the blood hunter. "They are no more around; I tried to hear them from the other paths however it seemed they disappeared somehow." Wuza spoke secretive. "Let''s find where they disappeared." Qiao spoke muffled. The cloth was tightly wrapped around his face for caution. Wuza held his hand and they came out of the exit. It was unbelievable that no one came to check or patrol for duty perhaps they were not anticipating that any hunter could leave on his own? The reason might be different. There were total twenty paths in numbers and they were currently standing at the seventh.


    The lost ventures were gone for the targets; currently fifty over lost ventures were present in the underground ce and they were all newer separated breed. They bosses were sure that none of the hunter could survive the odor so they would not create any trouble as for the Reaper; it was busy in preparing for the new meal a girl. A female meal can provide unlimited breeding source to form a n and the Reaper was pleased. It would help in following the n. The n of creating a strong n and announce their existence.


    The girl was unconscious and thrown on the ground. The Reaper was present in the fifteenth path and it was solely the boss''s ce. No one can intrude in this path after sending the meal. The lost creatures feared the wrath of their boss.It was good that Lowa was not conscious else she might have screamed to no end after looking at the Reaper. The Reaper was the mutted and prematurely evolved Lost Venture; it was one of the first lost ventures who decided to make Vaga Hillocks as the permanent ce for the time being. It was their home now.


    "I saw them taking her in the fifteenth path; wish that she is still alive." Qiao voiced concern. "She will be fine." Wuza deep breathed. They walked toward the fifteenth path and Qiso gestured to stop. "You will have to keep eyes at here; anyone coulfe attacking." The fifteenth path was at some distance and they needed extra vignce. This was true. Some of the lost ventures were present in the tenth, eleventh thirteenth paths. They were responsible following the order from the Reaper if they were called. When Qiao and Wuza were near the tenth path; four of the lost ventures came out.


    They saw the hunters wishfully walking around. They knew that the targets were brought some time ago but how they were able to leave. "They are here." Wuza spoke grimly. These weird creatures were truly headache especially their vulgar and disgusting appearance. "Guess we have some action ahead." Qiao stepped sharp toward one of the lost venture and stabbed the sword. Since the monsters were weird so he thought to use the sword of the senior hunter to check whether it could battle against them. The lost venture was caught off guard; it was yet to decide how they would tackle and this hunter came out of the blue attacking. The sword stabbed and the lost venture thudded turning in the formless liquid.


    Fortunately the direction of the sword aimed rightly and the lost creature deformed after the structure got a serious harm. They were not perfectly structured with the nature for example like a human, monsters or any other creature with natural bnce and shape. These lost ventures were the result of unnatural breeding. Though the Reaper took them as invulnerable but it forgot that without natural structure they were vulnerable especially if a hunter was able to know the weakness. Though Qiao did not know however unintentionally his attack rightly added the damage.


    The three lost ventures whizzed and groaned. "A..ii..m c.amp..t..ure." several bells started ringing when they spoke in unison. It rmed the lost ventures waiting in the eleventh path. They also came out to see what was going on. Qiao twitched his brows. He was celebrating that one of them was dumped on the ground yet these all came to increase his worry. Wuza stopped his breath. "Go all out man." Qiao shouted and started madly attacking.


    The lost venture were trying to circle them and it could throw them in their hands; the only n to disperse them or at least keep the distance. The lost ventures saw the two hunters running around and then asionally attacking. The next attacks were not bringing any difference and it was enough to panic the situation. The sword was not damaging the lost ventures. Wuza was running when he grabbed one of the lost ventures and dragged on the ground. He was not supposed to bite and drink the blood because apparently these weird creatures were void of any blood and he dared not to bite the filthy creature.

 Chapter 219: Journey (20)

    Chapter 219: Journey (20)


    Journey (20)


    Not just disgusting but the vile


    Lost ventures from the tenth path were reluctant to let them free Qiao was surrounded with the lost ventures from eleventh path. It greatly reduced their action speed as well as restricted their movements. One of the lost ventures cornered him and his sword was taken by the other. "P..i..n h..ii..m d..own." several bells created unorganized sounds. Whenever these lost ventures spoke their noise resounded damaging the hearing. Qiao secretly took a strong grip on the shapeless weapon. It was kept under the first cover of the fleece. There was no choice for surrender in front of these creatures.


    He wanted to test whether what he observed could prove fruitful. Battling with them for long time might bring endless troubles. They have to escape first. The lost ventures were in numbers and the ce was underground; if this went on they will be hostage again. Time was precious. They have limited time to search the third fellow and then escape. The lost venture grabbed his neck; it was the muscle creature that seemed like wearing transparent muscle hoody. The face was void of any emotion or twisted in a way that looked painted.


    Qiao stabbed the shapeless weapon in the supposed abdomen area; as soon as the weapon pierced the creature started screaming. The other lost ventures were baffled to see this because this was the strongest lost venture the bosses left behind. Qiao witnessed this and examined his weapon for brief moment. Its edges were gleaming. He breathed deep and then leapt toward the other creature. He did not know whether it was the quality of the weapon or his luck however to appreciate the luck he should not waste it in observing. Thinking this he increased his pace as well. The lost ventures dispersed.


    Inside the fifteenth path Lowa opened her eyes when she felt something crawling on her neck. The tail of the Reaper was reaching her neck the Reaper was ready to slowly recoil her stature by swallowing. Lowa looked at the ceiling which was made of rock then she saw the tail and her eyes followed finally skipping a loud scream. Some of the pours on the skin of the Reaper were drifting fluid out; the body was in no subtle shape. The head part was fixed with the body without visible neck. It seemed a huge a very huge slimy cover was ce on some rock. The eye sockets were empty. Lowa could not see any arm.


    There were two tails one on the left and the other on right. The fluid which was constantly dripping from the body was turning solid after umting on the ground. It was not just disgusting to look at it. A normal heart might get paralyze with the shock. Both tails attacked at her immediately. She was struggling to get free from the grip closing her eyes. The tails brought the girl closer. "My aim." Approximately from all the opening the voice resounded.


    The tails were moving on her chest and Lowa was screaming and crying for help. From the words and the way the Reaper was getting her closer was despicable. Her throat started hurting. She was using all her strength to keep away the tails from her chest. "Almost all of my targets scream for help but none ever get rescued." The voice resounded again. The Reaper never let anyone escape as long as it approached its tails toward the target. The blood curdling screams reached Qiao and shouted "Wuza take care of these remaining. Within next breath he was inside the fifteenth path.


    The sight in front of him was truly disgusting however he cannot stop to take a look. His weapon shed one of the tails immediately. Before falling unconscious Lowa saw the young man and fell on the ground. She was unable to face the humiliation; most of her upper fleece was ruined by the disgusting creature. The Reaper roared when one of the tails shed. The second tail attacked the hunter however Qiao did not give this chance. He was already fuming; the huntress was facing this bastard until now. Without wasting any moment Qiao took out his fleece and threw on Lowa who was unconscious now.


    Her face was wet with the tears and her neck was reddened. Qiao leapt to tear apart this vulgar and despicable creature. His weapon was endlessly moving without giving a stay of single breath. He was maddened with the anger at this moment. He did not care whether the disgusting liquid was spilling around instead he made sure that creature should die at any cost. The Reaper might have destroyed and killed but because it was in the cycle of breeding and the hunter was insanely attacking so it let the Reaper helpless.


    The real appearance and the stature of the Reaper was huge and powerful while for breeding it was no more than a normal breeding creature with all the organs numb for reproduction. Soon the ce seemed tinted with transparent liquid. When Qiao was sure that the creature would not move any further he turned toward the girl. He carefully wrapped her upper body with his fleece and brought out. Wuza was done with the remaining lost ventures. "Hurry we have to leave." He ordered in hoarse voice. Wuza sneaked that the huntress was not in good condition then he noticed brother hunter. He seemed recklessly battled with someone.


    They walked toward where they first fell from the slither. Qiao looked around there was no one and the both hunters were also not there. "Perhaps they left alone." He gritted his teeth but before he could think something else one of the hunters came back. "We found the stairs leading to the upper surface." He dly rted his finding. They were ceaselessly running here and there and searching. The lost ventures always use this path to leave the hidden ce and then return from the second path.


    There was only one hour left in morning. "Lead us; hurry." Qiao nodded and ordered. The lost ventures were returning because the said targets changed their ce and they could not chase because none sniffed their breath. The escape path was long and winding. The stairs wereing to no end. When the lost ventures reached the hidden ce they saw many injured and killed fellows. It was rming so they all rushed toward the fifteenth path. The Reaper was seriously injured when it felt that the hunter would definitely kill; it started pretending dead. "They are escaping." The Reaper roared.


    Qiao and others reached half of the stairs when Wuza told that the creatures wereing behind. The stairs were carved with the frozen ice and it was not easy walking over them. They cannot destroy the stairs because it would also throw them down again. "Wuza can you use your fastest pace at this time?" Qiao asked the blood hunter. "I am at my limits now after the battle but if I got some blood it would not be difficult then." Wuza sighed. His leaper storage bag was empty. Not a single drop was left. "Can you imbibe human blood?" Qiao asked thest option.


    "I can but it is against the rules set by the Hightown." Wuza was equally helpless. Qiao was carrying the unconscious huntress. Suddenly Qiao remembered something and spoke, "Use your voice to halt the advancement of the creatures then." It was thest option which he by chance remembered. "Sure brother hunter." Wuza stopped behind and produced the earsplitting screeching voice. Now only few stairs were left while the two hunters already reached on the surface. The screeching resounded in the empty hidden ce and the creatures lost their initial pace. They could no more follow unless the voice gets muffled somehow. Lowa opened her eyes because the voice was so loud. "Don''t worry we are escaping the vile ce." Qiao politely told her. Wuza followed behind after fulfilling the orders.


    The both hunters nodded when Qiao came out on the surface. They were ready to destroy the stairs so that the creatures should not follow behind. Wuza also stepped out and saw them ready with the swords. "I am afraid that the frozen ice is molded inyers it would not break earlier." It was gesture for them to not waste their time and runaway.


    "Can you run on your feet?" Qiao asked her. "I can." Lowa lowered her head; she already sensed that she was covered well. They started running away. The surface was limbered with the fresh snow. Thankfully it was the morning and when the creature came at the surface; they hunters were already a mile away. "We are finally free from the hostage." The two hunters were the most d. They actually lost hope after remaining in the cell. They were running and shouting with happiness while Qiao and others were thinking something else. A normal ce which was supposed to have monster was actually bearing such creatures.

 Chapter 220: Journey (21)

    Chapter 220: Journey (21)


    Journey (21)


    This is the end of Vaga Hillocks boundary


    "You both can make your own team for the journey." Qiao let them travel on their own. Both hunter dly took their leave and separated promising that in future if the hunter needed their help they would be willing to bet life for him. Trio was walking very silently; Qiao was searched his map and he was busy locating their present whereabouts. The marked position gave sign that perhaps they were near the premises of ensuing Ind which was Angry Dales. A very thin surface tes connected both boundaries with each other.


    "Why is your neck reddened?" Wuza was at the edge where the curiosity might kill him if he did not ask what was in the fifteenth path. He only heard loud screams of the girl and when brother hunter went immediatelyter some loud banging and roaring urred dying in the end. Brother hunter was furious much and he could not ask about the matter. Nheless this girl perhaps could satisfy his curiosity. Lowa did not answer. Her expressions were unreadable for Wuza and he was literally blinking. Precipitously a drop of tear fell from her eye. It reminded her worst situation.


    Wuza was agape to see this. "You should not cry. I won''t ask anything." His voice was shuddering. He knew that humans especially hunters only cry when they were gravely hurt. He was a young blood hunter and cannot bear to see the girl crying over his question. Blood hunters never cry because it cost them much so when they get hurt in any way they scream loudly turning their pain into anger. The watering from the eyes was precious ording to blood hunters and it was indeed. Qiao was hearing them however pretended as if he was seriously busy in reading the map.


    "Your tears are precious please do not shed them." Wuza pleaded. He was sorry for asking such a question which made her cry. "You should check whether her neck is alright." Qiao finally interrupted. He himself wanted to check and make sure that she was not hurt however it would not go well for her own good. He knew that he was under constant eyes of the wicked hunter and he cannot show weakness or weak point for the wicked hunter to get benefit from it. The enmity was limitless and only the bloodshed could wipe it out till then Qiao would show his neutral side.


    "I" Wuza saw brother hunter got back to reading the map. After he looked at the huntress yet she did not show any reaction; it made him speechless. Now he was walking like a dead log not speaking anything. He was too shy to ask the huntress and touch her neck. Lowa went through some vile and despicable experience. Her chest tightened when she remembered and her emotional condition was not stable yet. She wanted to hug her mother and cry for several days and here she was hiding her turmoil in front of two hunters.


    Qiao was gripping the corners of the map tightly; he wanted tofort her or say something that could console her situation nevertheless his decision was unmoving. He has to maintain hisposure as well as act neutral. "We are moving toward the thin boundary line; Wuza if you spot any monster halt the journey and we''ll hunt it for you." He ordered Wuza grimly sneaking toward the huntress. Wuza nodded. He was feeling extreme fatigue and badly needed some chuck of blood. He was no more actively observing surrounding like a crane because it need him some strength first.


    Qiao only voiced this to look at the girl as for the hunt he could see that the blood hunter was slowing down so he himself would actively search the hunt. Lowa was walking silently trying her best to not bring the emotional turmoil on her face. Now it was more than necessary for Qiao to search the hunt so that blood hunter imbibe blood andter endlessly talk with the girl about various random things. It would help her forget her experience or at least feel better. If they crossed the boundary then they cannot tell what was awaiting them in the Angry Dales so Qiao thought to halt the journey and actively look for the monster.


    The sky was not overcrowded with the clouds. The weather was clear only the cold was there and the asional snow. Qiao was not wearing his upper fleece; it was with Lowa so his thin cover was unable topletely hide his body shape which was perfectly built. It also revealed the small packing''s which hung on his back. His university bag with few belongings. Inside this bag all the stones and spoils which he had earned were ced safely.


    He handed the map to the blood hunter and went to search the monster with shapeless weapon in his hand. "I should not move further." Wuza spoke; his head was going numb because of extreme fatigue. Lowa heard his fallen tone and immediately supported. Qiao was not here and the blood hunter was not well from the looks. She had to care those who were always beside her. "Sit here Wuza and don''t worry. The hunter would definitely bring your meal." She slightly patted his shoulder and spoke softly. She forgot her turmoil when she saw that the blood hunter might copse of the ground.


    She supported him to sit on the small rock and stood beside him. Her eyes started searching Qiao and soon spotted him much away from them. Qiao was hunting a monster alone. Lowa kept looking him from the distance. She cannot describe how she was feeling other than that the hunter saved her. "Lowa my siblings are all male however if I had had a female sibling I wish she had been like you." Wuza spoke in much weak voice. His words brought Lowa back from her thoughts.


    "We will talk about it once you imbibe some blood." She politely said. She could see that the monster was injured and now the hunter was dragging it toward them. Lowa was the only child of her mother and ording to her mother; her father got lost during a mission. He never returned and also the Hightown has no record or reports about him. They always hoped that perhaps one day he could return back however with the time passing their hopes died down. Many years passed and they probably epted the fate. If he had been alive he would have returned hence it only notion something concrete.


    Qiao dragged the monster near and Lowa supported the blood hunter and they walked. Wuza reached the injured monster and imbibed the blood to his fill. Later he filled his leather storage bag. "It was timely brother hunter; I am better now." He lively spoke and Qiao nodded. His liveliness was the sign that he was better now. "You should put thest attack for experience points." Qiao told Lowa. She lost her both weapons looking at him how she should attack. "Your dagger is in the fleece." Saying this Qiao turned around and got busy observing the path for their journey.


    Lowa was shocked; the dagger was indeed inside the fleece; she thought that perhaps she lost her dagger too just like the sword but thanks to the hunter. At least the only belonging which was given by her mother was saved too. She held her tears and stepped ahead. Lowa stabbed the dagger in the monster several times until it was dead. "Let''s move now." Qiao voiced to remind them that they were supposed to start the journey again. "I think you would never wish to have a weak female sibling." Lowa walked over and answered Wuza about his previous words.


    Wuza got stunned for some time and then spoke, "But you are stronger in my eyes in fact I am much impressed how this timid girl has the guts to choose a lone journey of hunting." He chuckled lightly. "Timid? Who did you call timid. I will be stronger definitely." Lowa spoke resolute then looked at the hunter walking ahead of them. "Now this is like the huntress whom I met the first time." Wuzaughed out loud. He was no more curious in fact if he was given chance he would burn all the hidden creatures who dared to harm her. "You are my little Lowa; I wish my blood mother meet you and see that I have a female sibling now." Wuza was very happy. After going through thick and thin he was learning how the world was presenting various aspects of living and there were many people who initially seemed hot tongued however their hearts were as clean as the fresh stream water.


    "Are you sure your blood mother won''t beat you up?" Lowa rolled her eyes. The blood hunter was sincerely speaking and she could tell his pure intentions yet she wanted to scare him.

 Chapter 221: Journey (22)

    Chapter 221: Journey (22)


    Journey (22)


    Less likely yet reasonable


    "Hence we are moving another ind this means the distance is closing. I wonder if we will be able to meet up after the Hightown separately assign us different cing''s." Wuza was not sure how the fate would unfold in theing events. They were walking toward the boundary line between the two inds. "Never a problem; if you are in the Hightown you can always look for me in the me Seeker Guild campus. If I am not on any mission then you will be able to see me." Lowa pleasantly spoke. "Haha sure." Wuza dly added.


    He was clear that he cannot ask the same question from brother hunter. Qiao was the type of person who would show sensible side of his character as long as the person in front was not trying to walk over his head. After spending some time Wuza can tell at what point he should not ask anything from brother hunter or remain under limits. Qiao was hearing them in hope that Lowa might talk about him or anything or Wuza might bring topic of discussion about him but until now they were talking random things. He shook his head and sighed.


    The Angry Dales was a vast area spanning beyond limits. The meadows were not the only natural scenery in fact the unique aspect of the ind was it asionally changingndmarks. With the impact of surrounding water force the ground tes of the ind usually get dislocated and relocated. It was strange phenomena that the despite dislocating and then relocating the ind did not scatter in the ocean. There was another phenomenon which added to the charm of the ind. The green meadows were more than five feet extended and whoever walked between the meadows would be like stray cattle. The monsters in this ind were habitual with the usual tradition of the nature.


    "Brother hunter is different; he might be very busy in level up that we might not be able to see him." Wuza finally brought up the topic and Qiao unknowingly slower down his footsteps. "He is indeed strong and ambitious; we will be minor in front of him in the future so he might not wish to befriend some minors." Her tone was not sarcastic but in this means in her eyes the young hunter was some exalted person who would be huge in futurepared to them.


    This ached his heart however he was not supposed to turn back and deny her perception about his priorities. "At least we can brag that we are acquainted with the super strong Hunter King; how is it?" Lowa smiled lightly and shrugged her shoulders. Her mother always said that once a man eventually makes a way to the heart of a woman then no one else can take the ce ever. It seemed her heart was greatly moved but he was too far to be dreamed about much less to win his affection. It was simr to wish for the broken star fell in front of the eyes whenever one wished.


    "Lowa you talk too much sweet; it is indeed thing of bragging we are traveling with brother hunter and I will definitely tell tales about the rational and strong perch of events that we went through during this journey. The other hunters would hear all the stories with great attention." Wuza chuckled and at the same time his smile disappeared because Qiao slightly turned back and frowned. "We are near the boundary line and it needed your attention first." Qiao told grimly. The boundary line was joining with the ground tes there was not visible breach between yet the water sshing against the line can bring trouble.


    "This" Lowa was speechless. This was the first ever boundary line she witnessed as dead crossing. Usually reaching next ind does not bring much changes in the ground or the area. Qiao stepped on it and led them. "Remember do not step on the same ground te at once; I am not sure if the tes can bear the burden of two." His expressions were no more mild or soft. Lowa sneaked and sighed. She would always remember his soft tone when he told her that she was fine and they were escaping from the danger. He seemed world''s most caring and affectionate hunter back then though for a moment.


    Nodding his instructions Lowa remained behind Wuza. "No you need to remain in the middle; in case the ground te slips away Wuza could help you." Qiao exined. "Indeed brother hunter is right." Wuza immediately stepped back and let Lowa walk ahead. The water was still sshing against the edges. Qiao carefully treaded toward the leading path. As they were moving forward the depth of the ground tes were increasing.


    This said the water level perhaps went up or the ground tes were twisting down. Actually the ground tes naturally existed this way. It only let the travelers cross through however cannot promise that they would not get wet with the water. The water level few inches increased and the water was still sshing. Qiao waded forward without getting much concerned while Lowa was staggering now. If she had her sword she might have used it for support however a dagger cannot give any support. Wuza has no sword with him because he does not hunt with weapon. As for Qiao other than shapeless weapon in his hand there was big sword on his back.


    "Hunter Qiao can you lend me your sword?" Lowa asked hesitating. He slightly turned and noticed her worry. "Sure but be careful." He held his sword and passed her. "Thanks for concerning I will take care myself." She pleasantly voiced. "I was not referring you but the sword." Qiao answered without looking at her. "I had to return it the senior after reaching Hightown and cannot bear to loss it." He exined inly. Lowa nodded. Her tiny heart broke in several thousand pieces immediately but there was a smile on her face.


    "I understood." Replied Lowa. Wuza could see that the behavior of the brother hunter did not change much from the beginning of their first interaction yet there were several noticeable changes in the actions of the huntress. Since she was now his sibling he should care her belongings. Lowa stabbed the tip of the sword at every next step to make her treading safe from the water force. The water level was now reaching their knees because they were in the middle of the line between two inds.


    Slowly and steadily they were able to reach at the other end. When they started from the boundary the weather was dull and cold but on the other end the weather seemed spring. Whole huge meadows weed them along with the unusual wind. If this wind flow keeps going in a town then the government usually built windmills for generating electricity in the advanced world but here the monsters might be getting the air flow at their best or worst. The changes were huge. As to what make the weather be spring they had yet to explore. There must be a reason else it was questionable that in the middle of winters here it was spring.


    Now it seemed that perhaps their journey was too long for them to start in the winter and cross an ind reaching in spring. Then this would be the worst nightmares. They only took one day and night despite the cold and snow; there was drizzling too but they did not care about it. "This is it." Wuza gasped with wonder. Lowa was also shocked. She was expecting more cold weather and harsh circumstances yet the sight in front seemed unrealistic. Here head was visible through the huge meadows while Wuza was standing near.


    "This ce is peaceful and beautiful then why it is called Angry Dales?" Lowa asked out of curiosity. Her neck was still the same red marked because she was not resting anywhere and constantly traveling. The healing was slow. Thanks to the presence of two hunters that she was getting back to her normal self. One of them has moved her heart and the second became the cutest sibling. "This ce can only answer your question." Qiao answered looking the surrounding and then his eyes fell at her neck which had yet to heal.


    "You should cover your neck; the monsters can sense human blood and it might not bring good for us." Apparently he wanted to show that he does not care anything other than the invasion of monster however actually it gives him ache to see her in this condition. He had set his first priority after reaching Hightown to report about the events going on in the Vaga Hillocks and make sure the Hightown should not ignore else he would use his brain to force the oldies. His heart won''t rest until the weird race gets destroyed from the face of the world.

 Chapter 222: Journey (23)

    Chapter 222: Journey (23)


    Journey (23)


    What iszier than snail and faster than light?


    The pleasantly fresh surrounding was adding charm. Trio walked very carefully. The ce was unknown and they were travelers better not to wake up the dangers and get caught in; just pass by. Qiao surveyed the map but after several nces he was unable to tell that the samendmarks still exist for guiding them the right path toward the third ind. Their first and foremost priority was to travel toward the third ind and then reach the Hightown''s entrance. What they need for such simple way forward? Of course right path but the confusingndmarks made the map useless at least for now.


    "So this is the ind the senior pointed." Qiao sighed. For him the concept of changingndmarks was newfangled because it was impossible unless the earthquake seriously damage the mountainous areas and the rocks starts slipping smashing against the others by rolling from the top; causing the normal life get screwed like plummeting the poption and the human facilities however it can only be witnessed once in hundred years not spanning over the wider area usually. The Angry Dales differ in this aspect. Its ground tes change locations at any moment so every living in this ind especially takes care of this phenomenon at their best.


    "Perhaps the Nest could guide?" thinking this Qiao observed where they could locate the Nest. It was marked on the map but they have to search it. "I am not sure however we should keep moving; there will be one out of two things waiting. The first we might eventually reach the boundary line of this ind or we might end up in front of Nest." Qiao took deep breath which was fresh and pleasing for his lungs. The air was pping their clothes and hair.


    "This means another adventure is waiting us." Wuza added. Qiao tilted his head and smiled, "Do you know what iszier than snail and faster than light?" his head was constantly storming as to what method could least take his time for crossing the ind. His deadline was four days despite all the unseen and unexpected dangers waiting in the way. The force was simple; if he cannot follow the time then he should consider himself failed already. The time and every step were precious. The necessary was to keep the journey going and not get fazed by the brain telling about the unexpected.


    It was part of human instincts to get scared by the unseen dangers beforehand. Wuza heard the question and scratched his hair. He was not acquainted with the snail much less to tell the difference between both light and snail thenes the third missing monster. The truth was that he never witnessed the light running because simply the light spread and not run. It was simple yet the brother hunter not only messed the question instead he seemed very familiar with it. Qiao was aware of the ongoing brain struggle of the blood hunter. "It is not that I am your blood mentor and will throw you out of the n if you did not put the right answer."


    Qiao chuckled briefly. It was brief yet bright. "Oh brother hunter can also smile." Wuza lively spoke. It was long time that he had forgotten whether the hunter knew how to smile or not. "It is the perception. At times it is theziest of all things and in times faster than the light. So it is going to guide where we will be going forward." Qiao has not much time to exin everything and it was not that these two would spread rumors about his weird questions and then strange answers.


    It was not that the whole world was filled with selfish, brutal or insincere people; after spending some time he could tell the natures of the both the huntress and the blood hunter. In fact they were among those who never forget the favor and always wished to payback if they could. Lowa was silently listening; there were not visible expressions that could be deciphered. The problem was that though not often however once or twice her mother huntress also spoke the same just like this young hunter. It seemed this young hunter has already reached the thought level simr of a level seven hunter.


    Qiao was following his perception and it was not that the perception always led toward mess. For now the choice was limited, sigh. The air drifted its fullest. It was pping the meadows right on face yet the meadows seemed not much concerned. The normal fields might copse facing such stormy wind bringing food shortage for the poor souls. The difference can be seen. Qiao could imagine the wheat and rice crops might fell on ground damaging most part of harvests.


    Here he was not feeling hungry much less to worry about harvests. They walked through the meadows which were thick andvish green. Perhaps the water underneath was much beneficial for the meadows to grow up smooth. "Be careful; we don''t know the temper of the monsters living in this ind." Qiao as usual reminded them. Lowa carefully examined the ground which was perfectly smooth and normal; it was strange how the ground suddenly can relocate the ground tes? Only after witnessing with her own eyes could let her see whether it was truth or just warning?


    She returned the sword and now following the hunters. Wuza was sensing critically to not miss any movement in the surrounding. They were surrounded with the huge meadows and thendmark were nowhere to be seen. Some asional rocks scattered was a sign that there would be taller mountains somewhere. As for now they were cautious. The Nest was marked on the north and for sure it won''t be there anymore keeping in mind that the ground must have dislocated many times. The truth about the Angry Dales was odd. When all the seven continents were facing winter season; it was spring for the Angry Dales.


    It was simple. The normal seasons were much hard for the Angry Dales for the reason that the Angry Dales was the nearest ind with boundary line existing shoulder length near the Volcanic Ind. When it was winter for whole world; the extremely hot air skipping from the Volcanoes was not much hurting the Angry Dales causing the ind lookvishly green. The drifting air was actuallying from the Volcanic Territory however it was not as scalding as it happened to be in other months. Since the air was not scalding so it was greenery here as for the rest of the year Angry Dales looked angry indeed with dead bushes and frantic monsters.


    The reason behind the peaceful surrounding was obvious now. "Oh it is not stream." Qiao stopped because water was umted in front. He used his sword and the ground te was not there in ce. Perhaps during dislocation and relocation this part of ground copsed. It would repair when the phenomenon urred again. It was natural for some of the ground tes to get ignored in the big picture. "Turn around; I don''t think jumping from it would be wise." Qiao stepped back to walk along.


    "Ah I was not looking on the ground until now." Wuza eximed with horror. He was following footsteps believing the eyes of the two walking ahead of him. "Then start it now; a sliver of change can be a sign of danger." Qiao grimly warned. "Alright" Wuza replied promptly. The Nest was built on the mountain. It was the sole mountain which was not broken in parts and always the whole ground tes move along saving the overall structure of the mountain. So the hunters were here for the time being.


    Choosing this mountain was beneficial. First of all the monsters cannote often since the senior team was here and the monsters were aware secondly the structure of the mountain saves them from the harsh air drift. The mountain was not small; it could easily amodate few hundred monsters. The Nest was created as a bridge between three inds for the norm of the traveling hunters. It could render help if anyonee seeking.


    The team was also responsible to tell the changes happening in this ind. Angry Dales was only source of journey between two inds and for the hunters of the Middletown to reach the Hightown.


    These all necessities led the Hightown bring the Nest into existence in the Angry Dales. In case the ind failed in relocating the ground tes and copse; the Hightown should be aware of this incident and the reasons. How much damage it could create for the other inds and how the Hightown could create another pathway for the travelers. The Middletown would constantly send the hunters toward Hightown but without a path they will remain stranded.


    There were endless amount of concerns for the Hightown while the elders and Rank Masters were sighing helplessly.

 Chapter 223: Journey (24)

    Chapter 223: Journey (24)


    Journey (24)


    Not actually peaceful


    This was best season for the monsters. They freely roam around. Though they were unhappy about the harshness of the normal days however they cannot risk to cross the boundary line of the ind and escape it. They somehow became habitual and also wanted to remain here. They were willing to take over the mountain and this way the harsh air won''t be able to harm them. The broken ground tes were able to let them quench their thirst whenever they want. The Nest was the only problem. Once a team left another team take over the mountain.


    This winter the monsters wanted to scare the hunters living in the Nest.


    The team can go somewhere else for the monsters to let hide in the mountain. The direction of the hot air was never changing because it originates from the Volcanic Territory and all the monsters were aware about the cement of the third ind. In fact most of the monster emigrated from the Volcanic Territory. The circumstances turned harsher than the several years so the monsters sheltered here. Slowly they got used to with the weather and now their eyes were set on the mountain. The time can only decide whether they will be able to get it or not.


    Trio moved and then got on track again. There was distance of minimum ten feet between them. Suddenly the air seemed cut down through and stormed between. It was so much fast that Wuza could not make the sense of what was it. "Alright the wind seemed ying around?" he muttered unsure. Some of the monsters living in the Angry Dales were faster than wind. They were less likely ever seen by the hunter however since it was winter they were free to roam around.


    Lowa heard and turned to see. "Howe wind y around when it wasing from a single direction?" She asked confused. The meadows where the monster sped fast got ruined. Lowa saw this and became speechless. She cannot tell what it was. It seemed the ce finally thought to change the face of peace; a temporary peace. "The monsters are circling the area or perhaps they sensed our presence." Qiao voiced. Lowa twitched; why all, can''t theye one by one? She thought in her head. The monsters were not after them; they got the signs about the relocation of the ground tes.


    Trio was new to this ce so they were oblivious. The lowestyers of the tes started the first step for relocation. The monsters sensed it and wanted to bend most paths for them to get rmed if the ground under the feet were to move. Currently even if they spotted hunters; the monsters would not attack them. They were getting ready for the changes in thendmark. Qiao sensed this activity and voiced, "Get ready thendmark might change anytime soon." Qiao suddenly remembered that the animals bear enhanced sensespared humans so the strange movement meant that something was amiss.


    The ground underneath shook and the ground tes broke in several small water boards. The ce where Wuza was standing moved away. "Wuza after it ends we will search each other." Lowa was near though not much close. She shouted believing that her voice reached blood hunter. Qiao saw the ground breaking apart from the feet of the girl. He stepped ahead and pulled her closer. The ground te shook and separated. Lowa looked at the hunter shocked. It was so sudden that she was unable to see the broken te. She was focused on Wuza.


    "He could save himself; you should think about yourself." Qiao spoke impassive. Suddenly all the monsters which were running around came to halt. They were sure that only some ignorant monster might have fell and drowned in the water. Those who do not bother to caution eventually went dead. Lowa felt that she was floating on the water and this piece of ground was the only life support. "Lot of water scares me" when her eyes fell at the water during the ground tes moving; Lowa closed her eyes. Qiao was greatly impressed by this phenomenon; it was more than a wonder. Such floating inds can only exist in dream. There were some insanely rich people who could afford to customize their yacht into floating ind however they can never feel the same pleasure which Qiao was experiencing.


    The wonders of this world simply moved his heart. He was from advanced world and tired of the two faced people. After killing the wicked hunter and saving his sibling; he might miss this world. Living here was impossible. And he cannot possibly leave alone his sibling in the advanced world. He wished he had a camera and some unlimited battery source to capture some of the mind shocking events. However it was impossible; when in the advanced world he was much poor to afford a better phone much less to buy expensive camera.


    He was standing straight with broad chest. His expressions were painted now because he wanted to keep hisposure; it was due to the huntress closing her eyes and standing in front of him. She was near however he cannot let her feel safe by putting her head on his chest. Lowa felt the staggering ground and immediately wrapped her arms around his broad chest. "It is scaring. I am sorry for this." She spoke in muffled tone. Lowa knew that she was taking favors again and again and she was now in debt from head to heels.


    Qiao did not move; the ground board was moving on the water and reaching somewhere else. The phenomenon remained for brief time and then the ground tes again fixated with the other random tes. The team on the mountain was also rmed. Whenever this happened; they got worried that perhaps the mountain may turn into several boards. Anything was possible and now they were clear why this ind was facing this strange happening. The sole reason was the Volcanic Territory. Every time the ground tes moved; there on the other side of the Volcanic Territory and underneath of any active volcano, a big event caused the Angry Dales lost itsplex ground structure.


    So when the big volcano goes angry then the Angry Dales faces the consequences. It was the price of living near the frantic neighbor. As for the concern whether the ind would copse or not depended on the circumstances. It was not entirely impossible though however the ind was strangely rted to the Volcanic Territory so it highly likely that Volcanic Territory would bear to loss the neighbor ever. The force of the basic ground tes would not let this happen in near future.


    But the monster might not let the Nest stay here for longer. They want the whole ind without any other ruling it. There was difference of certain amount of time between the next phenomenon to appear and the monsters were aware of it so they nned to throw all the team members of the Nest in the water once for all. The depth of the water and the furious waves would wash away the hunters instantly as soon as they fell. It was not just daydream of the monsters. They would make it sure to not let them swim back on ground.


    The foolproof n needed onest thorough check until the next phenomenon happens. They would use the interval time in injuring them after mutual attack. A level six hunter could swim under the water for minimum one hour but a wounded hunter cannot maintain it with the fact that the waste of blood cannot be stopped during struggle of life. Qiao felt the silence in the surrounding as soon as the ground tes shook and joined habitually. The monster of the Angry Dales rarely disturb or stop the travelers for the reason that they knew the travelers would be dead in the next ind from where the monsters migrated.


    It was not easy to go through the hellish heat of the volcanoes. So they usually let go the travelers. "Now we need to search Wuza." Qiao voiced awkward. The huntress was still grabbing his chest. Lowa held her head up and then looked around. "It is gone?" she asked to confirm. "It is indeed and stop behaving like a spoiled brat." He directly looked in her eyes and warned in his grim tone.


    "I was" Lowa turned aside and Qiao moved to observe the surrounding. They were not at the previous ce and have no clue as to how they could find Wuza. The direction of the wind was the same perhaps their own position changed with the phenomenon. Qiao spotted a small rock and walked on it to assess the surrounding. He could see a big mountain at his left side. "I think we should travel toward this mountain." Qiao spoke. Even if they could not find the Nest; they probably could find clue of their direction and where to move.

 Chapter 224: Journey (25)

    Chapter 224: Journey (25)


    Journey (25)


    The Mountain is the Nest


    After the changes settled; the life and activity returned. The monsters gathered. They were nning the havoc for long and today they were ready to do it. Emptying out the mountain would be a good sign and just after one month when the weather would change they would no more be the victim of direct ps of the hot air. One month was the mark but they were sure that after this team faced their wrath another team might appear and it was expected. For this they nned to continue fight back until the Hightown stop sending their useless teams.


    The monsters were only working for their own good while the truth was that the other inds also needed the lookout for instance Vaga Hillocks and the weird creature. They also bear same thoughts and if the Hightown let them all work for their own good then these stray cattle''s would ruin the harvest in the end. The harvest was the present peace of the seven continents and the safety of the human poption. Out of all options; crushing down the revolt of small numbers of monsters was better rather than letting the monsters spill the blood of the normal humans.


    Qiao was moving toward the mountain and Lowa was following behind. "If the monsters are this strong then I wonder what made them remain peaceful until now." Lowa was thinking about the monsters and the options why they chose not to bother them. The instinct of a monster was to be stronger and then expand the territory or controlled area. It was unbelievable that the Angry Dales and the monsters living here were different unless they were silent for a reason. The example was in front of them. When a monster could move faster than wind no matter if it was the natural ability or strength it cannot stay peaceful especially against humans. "There must be a reason or we are here at some bad time already." Qiao voiced his observation. It was normal for chaos to appear out of the blue in his circumstances at least this happened until now. Lowa blinked her eyes she believed the observation of this hunter. "Since we are heading toward the mountain the monsters must be around or we need to be careful." He waved his shapeless weapon in his hand. "This would be yourst chance to level up I think there would not be monsters in the Volcanic Territory. Make up of it as much as you can."


    He roamed with ease. The monsters were increasing in numbers and he could sense their presence as they were nearing toward the mountain. Lowa nodded but with a dagger how far she could sustain. "Only if I had a sword" she murmured. Without sword it would be like a kid leaping for the candies ced on the upper shelf. "Can you use my shapeless weapon?" Qiao sighed and asked. This girl has changed much else she would have bluntly asked without hesitation.


    "I can try." Lowa voiced from unknown depths. He was willing to lend his weapon; it fluttered her already thumping heart. She was sure that they won''t ever cross paths in the future and might never see each other at least the hunter with his high ambitions would not look back at her. "Then take it and get ready. It is up to you how you will stop the monster that is faster than wind." Qiao shrugged his shoulders and held the sword in his hand. Normally travelers do not look for the mountain instead they move toward the path of hot wind.


    However Qiao and Lowa were moving toward the mountain. They did not know that the mountain was the Nest and today was a bad day for the Nest. Wuza was standing at the in ground. When the relocation of the ground tes urred he was standing in the middle of the meadows and now this in ground. He could see the mountain from afar. ''Wuza you will have to reach the peak of mountain and then use your enhanced eyes; you will sure spot brother hunter somewhere'' Wuza was mumbling and started walking toward mountain.


    Something rushed past near him and he got stunned. ''Why just why When I am so tamed here; these monsters are urging me to show off my capability'' Wuza smacked his hand on his forehead and murmured. ''No I would not do itbrother hunter would be displeased with this and I cannot bear to displease him. I have to keep control over my actions.'' Wuza was talking and reminded what he should do and what not. ''It is mere some rowdy monster and it does not know my presence better remain hidden.'' He was a blood hunter and young blood hunters never let any monster brag their capability.


    They were under restrictions and cannot be hunters but the young blood hunters could practice their extraordinary traits against monsters. They feel better after defeating monsters in the rush or the high pitch. There were few more traits which the blood hunters surpass against monsters. After the relocation of thendmarks; the path toward the third ind was now at the back of the mountain and the hot wind became asional feat. When the next relocation would ur who knows what direction it would bring the hot air and how the monsters would react to it.


    However this relocation was the best one. The big mountain stops most of the hot air and it scatter after booming against the mountain. But the problem was that it was temporary yet the monster wanted a permanent solution of their problem. They migrated and found this ind. There were many ces where the monsters were living very peacefully because Nests did not exist there. Hightown only sends mission asionally or ording to the need. If these monsters wanted their own ind then the demand was not unreasonable. Hightown was concerned about the unique characteristics of these monsters those migrated from the Volcanic Territory.


    It was necessary to bnce the power. Until now the travelers were safe because the monsters were aware about the presence of the Nest. Fear was not just a word. Without fear ofw the humans go wild and without the fear of stronger hunters the monsters go wild. So the concept prevails and keeps the bnce as long as the Hightown was able to work properly. "Wait no one is here to check my actions. If I walked like normal hunters then I should forget how long it will take to reach the mountain." Wuza gave himself a reason to carry his actions.


    He looked around; no one was in the surrounding to point out his actions. "Alright time to bolt off." He fled saying this. Lowa picked the shapeless weapon; walking through the meadows she was waiting another sharp pace monster. Back then inside the barrier she was fortunate to see how the hunter happened to estimate theing monster without actually seeing it. It was the slight disturbance hence they were in the meadows Lowa could estimate taking help from the waving grass. Soon there was some disturbance she directly used her weapon; someone squealed and Wuza fell in front of her.


    The weapon barely touched his shoulder. "Wuza its you" Lowa fell on her knees. She threw the weapon aside and checked the blood hunter. "I am fine Lowa but why you were recklessly waving weapon?" Wuza saw the weapon and twitched. To think brother hunter let her do such stupid thing. "I was looking for a monster." Lowa felt stumped by her own actions. Fortunately blood hunter did not get big injury. She looked back at the hunter; howe she failed while the hunter did never harmed a human instead of monster? Did not he do the same?


    "Sweet Lowa when you lend the weapon of brother hunter then please do lend his wisdom too." Wuza chuckled and stood up. He ced his fist on the injured shoulder and mended it on his own. "Don''t make me realize it again; I said sorry." Lowa was feeling sorry but this young blood hunter was also bickering. Lowa ced her hand on the shoulder of the blood hunter though she could not see the injury because her small stature in front of the blood hunter. "You both siblings can stop this." Qiao interrupted.


    At times it was apparent that he disliked the way the huntress took care of others. "Brother hunter you are also going toward the mountain?" Wuza asked. "Indeed we need to check thendmark properly before we get lost." Qiao answered and turned. "Wait we do not need it. Since the hot air has only one direction perhaps I already know the path toward the third ind." Qiao stopped suddenly when his brain was trying to decipher the geography and the map directions. "Its good then else Lowa would take me as the monster and attack in the meadows." Wuza chuckled teasing female sibling. Lowa rolled her eyes.

 Chapter 225: Journey (26)

    Chapter 225: Journey (26)


    Journey (26)


    The Nest is in trouble, what''s your thoughts


    As soon as they moved to take a round against the mountain and leave the second ind they heard the howling. The monstrous aura was enveloping near and far. It was the call of the monsters gathering near the mountain and trio could not ignore the sign of danger because they were very close to it. "Something is going to happen; can we leave now?" Wuza asked. The signs were evident of the uing storm. "What if the Nest is in danger? There is possibility that the senior team must have built their Nest at the peak of the mountain." Lowa spoke concerned.


    "Does it have to do something with us travelers?" Wuza was unwilling bother the personal matters of this ind. "If it is Nest then yes" Lowa mumbled. "I mean if ever theye to know that when the Nest was in danger we did not render any service; they mightbel us as deserters of thend. It is considered equal of going against the Fundamental Rule of the Hightown. I am not saying that this would let the Hightown took some harsh step against us however; we will never be able to earn the trust no matter if we appear as strongest hunters in the future." Lowa ended her talk while sneaking the young hunter.


    Qiao contracted his brows after hearing thest sentence. ''So the conclusion was something simr of moral basics just like the conventional rules which were not written in any of thew book?'' Qiao thought in his head. "This" Wuza held his mouth which was about to fell. He never thought that the Hightown was built onplex rules which the blood hunters might never be able to follow if they were asked. But because he was aspiring to be one of the hunter so he has obligation toward the Hightown.


    Qiao waved his sword and turned around, "Even if we want to leave we won''t be able to do." They were near the mountain and when the monster called others for a big gathering trio came under their circle.


    At the mountain peak


    "Sooner orter it was expected; the concerns of the Hightown proved true. They are gathering at north part of the mountain. We are four and the number of monsters is in strength." Silver ss peak level hunter was standing alert for the attack.


    He was wearing a hoody fleece of some unknown material. The edges of the fleece were shining with the pleatedce; the right arm was holding the long sword. The tip of the sword was extraordinary sharp. "Do we have permission to use the stones for attacks?" he spotted the first monster appearing at the downhill. "We have permission but" the other team member stopped in the middle of the sentence. "But?" the hunter asked. What he feared most was that the Hightown has some useless conventional rules. Though the rules were part of their hunting yet they were not very happy to follow them.


    "I guess we have limited number of attack type stones currently." The hunter shrugged his shoulders. He was in this team for the quest assigned by the Hightown. Quests were taken easy feats because these were part of neutral duties of the teams. Missions were called super insane or carrying unexpected events. The truth was that anything could turn against in time of sudden invasion. The lucky hunters keep reserve of attack type stones for some unlucky events. "Then I will use them sparingly." The hunter who was ready to face the first monster shouted with excitement.


    They were not ordered to go look for the monsters for experience points especially when they were on quests. The sudden invasion can be taken as the treat for the hunters for two reasons; first they could practice some hunting and the second learn various types of the capabilities of the monsters. These monsters werebeled as the hit mark and the Hightown was giving attention to them. Their strength was simr to the blood hunters and they were capable of some unexpected feats. "Go as fast as you can." The third hunter yelled the temporary slogan of this team.


    He wasing from the back and reaching the front. His bare chest was big and broad; there was an emblem hanging on it. It seemed he was worriless about the hot wind and the thought that it would tan his skin. The burly and stoic face added charm to his manly high pitch. All his attention was focused on to tell this monster who was the boss. "I am already here." The first hunter who saw him madly running toward the monster mumbled. He felt the urge to wait what was going to happen but cking was not avable option here.


    Everyone has responsibility on his shoulder. Soon the monsters started appearing from most part of the lower area of the mountain. "The Nest is under the threat." The team leader announced. He also joined others for face to face battle against monsters. If one were to ask whether they had had the faith for their victory then they would definitely deny however it was the spirit of a hunter which never let him halt hopeless. The hunters trust their own strength and also the Hightown. They believed that the rules of the Hightown though seemed harsh but they worth following.


    The rush of the monsters was mind baffling. Till this day the Nest had had been the most peaceful ce though there were some predictions from the higher level hunters based on the changes and the monsters. The third hunter who was rushing madly staggered through the uneven steep and then attacked the monster. The monster halted and dodged. Most of the monsters attacking from the front line were simr in their appearance. Blue eyes with ck rims in the middle of the burly faces; ears were nowhere to be seen, the legs were not short or long; the tanned bodies were exceptionally thick and dry.


    This appearance was in the middle of the winter then one can only imagine how they look like in the harsh weather. They needed mild and temperate weather for maintaining their bodily capability and the adverse weaknesses. These monsters were runaways from the Volcanic Territory. Escaping was the only option rather than facing extinction. They were stronger like blood hunters but at the cost of their weaknesses. The naturally developed capability demanded a stable atmosphere. Here they were battling just to get a mountain. They have checked whether they could migrate toward the next ind but it has long boundary line and they might perish crossing it.


    The human walk on two feet and the monsters otherwise. In the middle of the boundary line; the water level increases eventually leaving no way for a normal monster to cross it without fear of drowning in the depths of the water. These monsters cannot take the small broken parts of the ground for their rest because there was threat of constant dislocation and relocation. They cannot predict when they would fell inside the water if they got distracted or ignored the sudden dislocation.


    In this situation mountain was the only lighthouse in their eyes.


    "The battle had already begun." Wuza could sense the roaring and type of howling. "Then we need to see who is at winning side?" Qiao tightened his grip on the weapon. He was going toward the peak but from a different direction. The present position was definitely chosen by the monsters so taking this route would not sound good. The words of the young hunter were ringing in the head of the huntress, ''This is thest chance for level up'' she has a good weapon in her hand and only needed her grit to work on.


    "From here we will be walking side by side and advance ahead." Qiao pointed. It was battle time and they were responsible for their own life as well as hunting. It was also a gesture that Qiao would not be taking their responsibility in the battle. They have to fight their way. Lowa understood and nodded. It was time for some action and getting experience points. "Wuza you don''t have to hunt. Make sure that if any of the hunters is facing serious trouble then you have to render helping hand. This means the seniors too." Qiao voiced hisst guidance for the blood hunter.


    The blood hunter was meant to work with coboration especially when he has yet to face the seniors in the Hightown. The Hightown can only decide about his hunting career. Till then he could show how worthy he was with his responsible behavior. The seniors of this Nest team might notice his good qualities and refer or otherwise however Qiao won''t care if they go against. He promised that he would fight for his ce in the Hightown sincerely and he meant it.

 Chapter 226: Journey (27)

    Chapter 226: Journey (27)


    Journey (27)


    A sudden and unexpected help is better than promised support


    The leading hunter was very enthusiastic. He valiantly started butchering, a doomsday for the monsters. It was a regr battle for hunters whereas for monsters they were here to get the mountain. It increased thepetition. The four hunters were taking it with ease for some time however when they saw the endless stream of monsters; it brought some sense of threat. They could finally notice the difference; the monsters were organize and trying to advance toward the peak of mountain thought it was far from their dreams yet.


    There was the firstyer or it should be called the first troop of the monsters at the very front. They were the leftover monsters who survived from the Volcanic Territory. When the hunters started clearing them at their best pace the second and third troops came under visual vision. "Bro they are increasing; what did they eat today?" the fourth hunter twitched his brows with visible concern on his face. "Today they are acting different perhaps with some nning." Someone answered while dodging the furious attack. The monsters were angry today and they were not only organized but wishful. "If they kept increasing; we might be surrounded." The second hunter voiced from afar.


    His words were true. The present scenario was enough to predict the uing turmoil. "What should we do now?" The second hunters voiced again. He was currently battling with more than three monsters at the same time and it already ceased his movements. "Go as fast as you can." The team leader mocked out loud. He knew that the situation demanded them to be stern and active. The battle was going intense with the time and they cannot waste any moment in bickering yet he was sarcastic in the middle of the mess.


    "Hell with the slogan you namesake leader; can you stop it already." They were talking over random things one day and their conversation led to an awkward point and to get rid the weird situation they invented this slogan. Now whenever the leader voiced the slogan it made him remember his awkward situation. He was not ready to listen it when he was surrounded with the monsters and the situation was lot more tense than their expectation. The numbers of the monsters were increasing slowly which was not good sign. "Then there is no better option for now." The team leader shrugged his shoulders and got busy butchering the intruders.


    The first troop of the monsters was consisted on the stronger monsters; they were actually leading the second and third troop under their supervision. The center of attention was the first troop; these monsters were faster than the wind and their attacks were random. Perhaps they were not learned in battle sense or their capabilities were yet to grasp the attack type intellect. Most of the monsters learn from hunters during random face to face battles. It was not that all the times hunters were hungry for hunting. They only battle when it was necessary or they were on mission.


    Of course some of them hunt for living. The team leader was finally getting the vibes of revolt. It was apparent now. If it was normal or asional assault then the monsters must have backed down until now. The time passed and the monsters remained persistent. The hunters were now under pressure and they have to think something before the monsters get over the mountain. There was another possibility; fighting for longer times was not unheard but a Silver ss cannot show such feat if asked.


    The Silver ss has limits. Moreover they were battling without reserving power; ording to the situation they cannot think to reserve a single bit of strength. "If I am not wrong the monsters are surrounding us." The first hunter who enthusiastically ran to attack the first troop of the monster voiced in weak tone. "Man your observation is heavenly; as if we don''t know this already." The team leader spoke sarcastic. The situation was getting worse with the time and there were no signs of monsters retreating anytime soon. The hunters were slowing down and thinking ways how they should get rid the situation.


    One of the hunters dodged and put the double attack so that both monsters could halt the advancement. It worked and he was able to stand on his position. The monsters stepped back just when the hunter thought that he was saved both monsters stepped forward attacking same time. One more monster joined the attack and it brought chaos leaving the hunter agape. He was not expecting these monsters trapping and acting smart on will. The wind passed by and the hunter was saved on time else the attack must have injured him seriously. The attack of the monster went useless because the hunter suddenly disappeared.


    The hunter who was caught surprised by the attack felt light headed after someone suddenly swept him away from the monsters. He thought that perhaps his career of hunting and perhaps his life wasing to end now. Unexpectedly some saved it at thest moment. He turned to see who it was. The blood hunter scratched his rough hair and chuckled. "You should be grateful of brother hunter." Wuza went away saying this. Qiao spotted this hunter and immediately ordered Wuza. The hunter remained agape to see the hunter leaving like wind. For some time he believed that perhaps stronger hunters has appeared to save their small team.


    "Good work Wuza but you should be more attentive as I will be hunting now." Qiao reminded. He could notice Wuza was not alert. "Alright! Brother hunter now I have seen the four hunters and their spots of hunting, I will keep my eyes at them." Wuza answered seeing brother hunter very sternly looking at the down side of the mountain where the hunters were trying to keep the monsters away instead the monsters were advancing slowly. It was visible sign that the hunters were at loss end. The monsters were at the winning side.


    Since the trio came from the opposite side they were standing at the peak of the mountain. It gave them better understanding of the present situation. They could see that only five hunters were here at the mountain and now battling with the monsters. No matter if it was good to be here or bad but they have to steel against the monsters. "The monsters which are able to escape the hunters and advancing toward the mountain peak are our target; can you see?" Qiao sounded grimly.


    "I can see." Lowa immediately answered. She knew that the hunter was asking from her because Wuza has already his duty been assigned to him. They walked toward the steep and stopped the monsters. Before only four hunters were battling for securing the mountain now two more added with one bodyguard. The hunter who was saved came in his senses and turned to attack the monster who was trying to get benefit from his trans mood. "Wait you sneak attacker." He yelled and readied for attack but s half of his hair burned when the fire touched his head. The monster attacked with fire.


    After getting half of his hair burned suddenly; he got speechless, his expressions were unfathomable thought the face was visibly twisted with the disgust. "This bastard wanted to see my furious appearance." He shouted and attacked the monster with fire stone bringing two fold fire and burning half of the body of the body. "Now you see your ce." He was d after getting revenge immediately. The monster ran around when its body was burning. Fortunately it got the broken te of ground where water umted. The fire extinguished but the monster was no more in condition to carry on the battle. It barely returned back dragging its body. The hunter was more than happy when he saw toward the peak of the mountain where two new hunters valiantly stopped monsters. From distance they looked stronger hunters. Their movements were agile and they seemed very well acquainted with worse situations than this one. It was good for they were no more alone here to secure the mountain. "Ourrades are here; go as fast as you can." He shouted the slogan. It was first ever that he shouted the slogan; others knew that he hated the slogan as well as the reason behind creating this slogan.


    The others heard and looked toward the peak of mountain. "Oh one of them is a huntress." From the movement of the huntress their sharp eyes easily perceived. "Bro you are surrounded with death." Someone reminded him to not get distracted. It was good news at least they have some backing now. It gave them some courage to continue the battle. The first troop of the monsters half of them were dead now and the remaining were leading the second and third troops for battle asionally giving surprise attacks from the middle of the crowd.

 Chapter 227: Journey (28)

    Chapter 227: Journey (28)


    Journey (28)


    Your appearance saved my day


    Now the ongoing battle was somewhat stable. Though the hunters were still surrounded with monsters but they were not baffled as before. The presence of two more hunters caused the monsters reaching at top fell back after getting injured. The thing caused the battle from wining to loss; when they actually saw the monsters unable to grasp hold on the top of the mountain. Their initial n was to engage the four hunters at the lower side of mountain and let the troop reach the top. From the looks the n seemed failed however battling with two extra hunters should not bring this vast difference seeing the numbers of the monsters.


    Lowa was giving her best and battling to no end. She was like revived from the dead and the monsters were her real enemies. Her asional yelling during her attack was little off for Qiao but he has to bear with it. This remembered him the international badminton contests where two female opponents almost produced the same voice while hitting the court ball. It seemed without producing the voice they won''t be able to put the right attack or defeat the opponent. Normally this was also used as tactic to threaten the enemy.


    After killing few of the monsters; Lowa reached level five. Finally she could say that she qualify as a traveler and also a new recruitment in the Hightown Guild campus. She spent only six months in the real hunting world and it looked like ages gone when shest bade farewell to her mother. During this she witnessed a lot. There were some incidents which she might never be able to scratch away from her memories. It would be part of her learning process as well as fearsome confrontations. Also it increased her experience as huntress.


    Wuza was very attentive at this time even blinking was not allowed. The roaring of the monsters cannot distract his eyes from the four hunters at the down side of the mountain. Qiao and Lowa were currently busy with the monsters and he has nothing but to be alert. Seeing that the four hunters were stuck between monsters; Wuza moved near them. His stature was still burlypared to the Silver ss hunters. Their bodies were perfectly built and they were at the peak of physical gain of strength ording to their level. However a blood hunter always appears unusual in face to faceparison.


    Level five peak was thest chance for the normal hunter to perfectly shape the bodyter levels cannot guarantee bodily improvement unless the hunter was diligent or he built his base during the primary levels. As for the blood hunters were concerned. They keep improving with their standard levels which differ from the normal hunters. The peak level blood hunter looks fearsome and stoic with impressively built body as well the capabilities. Since the blood hunters die just like at the age of amon human; they enjoy their full strength from the very young age.


    "Instead of retreating the monsters are getting more wishful. What should we do?" the first hunter who was now surrounded from all sides shouted to get an answer. "Keep attacking there is no way to shoo them away without battle." Team leader answered from somewhere. He himself was busy and currently no chance for dy in attacks; perhaps after putting theirst efforts the monsters moves back. But for now they have to remain persistent with the attacks. No matter how strongly the monster wanted to get on the top of the mountain; they would eventually back down after seeing pools of blood of other monsters.


    "So they are here for getting whips. Sure as hell they want." The hunter brought another stone and kept attacking and dodging at the same time. They have limited number of attack type stones and they were decreasing. Using sword at times was difficult because it would let the monsters close in and it was simr of taking risk on the life of hunter. Hunting a monster with the sword was different rather than battling lot of monsters for securing the mountain. They were in numbers; furious and wishful.


    Wuza spotted this hunter in the middle of many monsters so he came to render helping hand. He brushed past the pack of monsters and entered in the circle. The hunter saw this new one joining hands with him. He was d as well as curious. The new one was entirely different from a normal hunter and despite being a Silver ss he was unable to predict his level. Wuza did not bring out his weapon or his attack stone. He was only leaping at the nearest monster and then throwing it afar with force. It was strange for the hunter to witness. For some time he kept his tongue sealed but he has his limits.


    "Wait what you are doing?" he asked puzzle. Wuza did not look at him and answered, "I am helping. Can''t you see?" his tone was not friendly nor it could bebeled as adversary. The hunter barely held his falling jaw, ''Help? What kind of help it was?'' he thought in his head. ''If he really wanted to help then should not he kill rather than ying catch and throw?'' the hunter saw the odd facial expressions of the ''helper'' "I guess it is still helpful." The hunter finally gave in and minded his own business.


    After this helping session was over; Wuza leapt toward the other hunter timely saving him. The hunter was exhausted after facing unlimited numbers of monsters. If he correctly counted then this number matched with his entire hunting career until now. It was horrible calction. When Wuza joined hands though it was strange but helpful at the same time; the hunter felt at ease. Seeing so many injured monsters and their blood dripping on the ground Wuza licked his lips but he has no permission for randomly imbibing blood of any monster unless the Hightown point out preferences and limits. Till then he cannot go against the orders of the brother hunter. Qiao attentively chose monster for this purpose.


    The monsters saw the difference initially they thought to put maximum effort. But after it was not changing and none of the side was going down; they saw the number of dead and injured monsters. It was not intellectual if they still kept attacks and face the damage in return. Remaining alive can make theme back but going dead would not bring good for them. They were forced to think this critical aspect. Almost half of the attacking monsters were now either injured or dead and scattered on the ground. The next phenomenon was also about to ur. It was tough for them to decide at this point.


    The stronger monsters looked toward the peak of the mountain and saw one or two monster''s bodies rolling down from the steep, dead. It was enough for them to immediately decide what they should choose. Slowly they started retreating. Losing more of monsters meant that they were going to extinct in this ind after surviving Volcanic Territory. And this was not eptable.


    The hunters noticed this and felt relieved. "They are defeated man." The team leader shouted with excitement. After seeing swarm of monsters; he almost chocked to think that under his supervision this Nest was going to be taken over by the intruders and it would greatly blemish his career as hunter. Though it was named as quest to look after the Nest for three months before the ss Test however it seemed that this harmless quest would ruin his leadership as well hunting career. He could imagine the Rank Master yelling at him, ''A mountain; you could not secure just a mountain'' sounding it as something trivial as the tiny fly.


    The monsters returned back. "What about these dead bodies?" one of the hunter pointed. "Let the natural phenomenon ur then we''ll see the leftover and where to dispatch." The team leader voiced exhausted. He was walking among the several dead bodies of the monsters and looking toward the mountain where two hunters were standing triumphant. Wuza returned back and stood beside Qiao; he knew that the hunters were very curious about him however he cannot answer them straight. He has brother hunter to look over it.


    "Are they helpers are conquerors?" one of the hunters also saw them and asked the team leader. "I cannot tell unless I reach the top of the mountain." It was simple doubt they were enemies then they would attack but if they were enemies why would they help. "Don''t speak anything; I am too exhausted to answer any concern." They were battling to no end and finally got rid the monsters. "The mountain is cleared we should leave now." Qiao voiced. "What about the hunters with their questioning faces?" Lowa asked puzzled. "We are not here to clear the doubts I guess. They could meet us in the Hightown if they want." Qiao spoke and walked at the backend of the mountain traveling for the third ind.

 Chapter 228: Journey (29)

    Chapter 228: Journey (29)


    Journey (29)


    They actually left without getting acquainted?


    It was spending some time just for the sake of getting grateful words in return and also curious questions about the blood hunter. So Qiao wanted them to keep it to themselves. Trio can move slowly with the aspect that they were rendering some help before nheless he cannot entirely halt the journey. This way Wuza was saved from questioning. He was also not willing to meet the hunter and hear their discouraging remarks. It was long ago that the blood hunters were banned from the main stream of hunting. So when a normal hunter would know about him being blood hunter; he would definitely get hyped.


    "They are leaving?" one of the hunters saw their fading figures and voiced puzzled. "Perhaps they are travelers from Middletown; they are going toward the third ind. But they should have rested some time before leaving." The team leader spoke confused. Then he remembered about the third hunter his weird actions. He was not a normal hunter from his looks. Normal hunters do not have blood red eye with the blood veins popping at the jawline. "So they left to avoid the questioning?" the hunter asked from the leader.


    "Not really; if they happened afraid of disclosing anything then they might not have appeared for helping." The team leader shook away this possibility. "At least we could have be acquainted." The hunter sighed. "You could when you return back the Hightown." The leader answered stabbing his sword on the ground because the ground tes were moving for relocation. "The more important is the fact that a bigger attack of the monsters went useless this time. We are able to save the mountain despite the higher threat." The leader concluded. The way the troops of the monsters suddenly came for attack could have turned pathetic situation for them. No matter if the travelers abide by the conventional rules or they did favor; it was evident that mountain was safe again. Nheless it also brought new conflict; they have to make a report about it and tell the Hightown. It could have be disastrous losing the Nest for Hightown as well as for this team. The monsters were agitated because of the constant relocation of the ground tes. The hunters have no power over this phenomenon. They would report the incident to the Hightown and see what conclusion theye by.


    The Hightown has power to relocate the monsters from this ind toward the nearest and safe one. The higher level hunters can harness the monsters toward the Vaga Hillocks where the monsters could live with peace. It would also end the conflict and huge number of monsters would also settle in the Vaga Hillocks increasing the responsibility on the shoulders of the Middletown Guild''s. Nevertheless it would worth it. The monsters would not have to confront or revolt against the hunter team on the top of mountain. The relocation resulted many dead bodies fell in the water staining it red for some time.


    The four hunters and their appearance were in mess after the bloody battle. Their clothes were charred or raged during fight. There was blood on their hands as well as remaining clothes. They looked at the sky filled with grey clouds; it was sign that the rain was expected. "Goodness that the rain should clean the blood stains from the surrounding else the blood smell would make me puke my innards." The fourth hunter who was silent until now added. He was d that timely helpers appeared and bothered nothing else. ''When there was a whole garden of fruits to taste then why keep counting the eaten one?''


    Trio stopped when the ground tes gave a sign. They were now at the other part of Angry Dales. The wind was slightlyme mix of hot and mild. It was because of the gathering clouds. Qiao stood and witnessed the moving and relocation. He hoped that he could see some broken tes to get some water. His hands were stained and the sword also needed to be cleaned. After the phenomenon urred; fortunately he ended up in front of a broken ground te. Lowa and Wuza were also with him this time.


    Qiao cleaned his sword first and then some of the stains from his clothes. Lowa sshed water on her face; the tainted shapeless weapon also got bathed. This weapon helped her in leveling up. It was not just helpful nheless exceptionally crafted. The hunter was sure fortunate to have this weapon still he has big heart to lend it someone else. If it was her she might have thought thousand times before giving it even for a short moment. "There is a blood tint on your face." Lowa pointed. For a handsome and fair face; the blood stain was overly visible. Qiao sshed some water to wash away the blood stain.


    The wind was as usually unusual. His short hair moved to and fro while the loose shirt put on a disy his well-built broad chest and the well-crafted arm muscles. Lowa feasted her eyes for the time being until Qiao stood up. It was one from hundred chances and perhaps in the future she would not meet such feast. Qiao intentionally ignored her pleased eyes. "We are moving now. The direction of the air is the best map to follow for now. We have to move against it to reach the third ind." Qiao pointed his left. It happened that after relocation their position changed.


    They were moving opposite before and now toward left. Keep in mind that we need to close in the distance before the Next relocation stop our advancement." Qiao guided. Who knows the next relocation might send them away from the third ind. It would look like a struggle to walk against the treadmill over and over again. "Sure; I have collected some of the blood and imbibed as well as per the order." Wuza showed his overflowing storage bag and the bloody teeth with happy mood.

 Chapter 229: Journey (30)

    Chapter 229: Journey (30)


    Journey (30)


    The battle against the wind and time


    The longer battle already took half of the day.


    "This hot air might burn my skin." Wuza voiced. Qiao and Lowa looked at him puzzled. The blood hunter has extraordinary capabilities yet hot wind could harm his skin. It was so true because his body was differently tempered. Wuza covered his face with his hoody fleece and hide his hands. "Walk behind my stature so that the wind should not bother you directly." Qiao voiced. Wuza followed his words. Now he was walking behind brother hunter. Lowa reached the level five and her body could endure harsher circumstances than this.


    They kept the pace and the journey. The time frame from the one relocation to the next was simr less than a half day. It means they have this time to leave the ind and enter the third boundary line. Else it would not go well. The distance was unknown. Because of the relocation they cannot tell the exact distance. "Wait I can calcte theplete area of the ind." Qiao brought out the map and carefully examined. He cannot tell where they were however the logical findings could guide the distance.


    They were at the mercy of direct ps of the hot air. "We might need the better pace considering the huge distance. "Without stopping anywhere in the middle; if we are able to mark the path then nothing can stop from entering the third ind." Qiao concluded. This means they cannot stay or slowdown their pace. This was necessary for the journey else the next relocation woulde again bringing unexpected trouble. Wuza did not speak anything. He heard and steeled his determination to cross the third ind. It was just another marked path for reaching the destination. He was confident to cross it at any cost.


    Qiao was also confident. The lush green meadows were left behind within an hour or two. Thanks to the cloudy sky that they were still in the moderate temperatures. Lowa feeling hungry; approx. one week before she had her stomach filled however because of facing intense situation in the Vaga Hillocks; she needed to maintain her body strength though recent level gave her enough boast which was aiding her now go through the circumstances. She could still hold back her wish to eat her fill. Moreover they cannot find anything in the ending part of the Angry Dales. Though some random monsters can be spotted nheless she cannot bite them alive.


    Qiao kept the journey because he cannot help them both. They have to go through these harsh circumstances hence both were aspiring for higher levels. Wuza was aware of this fact for the reason that he did not speak anything orined. It was true that with the advancement the effects of the hot wind were increasing so he wrapped the fleece more cautiously. Qiao put his sword on the back. As they were nearing the boundary line the wind potentially show how wild it could be.


    "If the boundary line is this hard to face then the ind would no differ from hell." Qiao mumbled. If only these two know what hell means. "The boundary line is nearing." Qiao voiced not excited. The time was also at its end and they were still under the premises of Angry Dales. "Move in hurry." Qiao almost shouted. He felt the ground tes vibrating under his feet. "I said run" Qiao urged them yelling. Both ran as fastest as they could and jumped from thest ground te at the same time. Qiao reached at the other side of the boundary line and took deep breath.


    Finally they could see the dislocation of a whole ind. It was massively big phenomenon. "This is wonderful." Lowa gasped. When they scalding heat went past her back; she turned agape. The sight was more horrible than one could imagine. The ground was mixture of red and orange; it should be called ashes of dried outva. It seemed the fire has taken the space instead of air and it was howling unbridled. There were some activeva mountains under the sight. Some of theva was flowing out of it. The overall scenario was horrible. Her skin overcooked as soon as it touched her face. Qiao held his hand up against his face. The impact was strong and they could predict their journey through this third ind. "I will be roasted chicken by the end of this journey." Qiao mumbled. He was worried for his charming appearance and the handsome face. What would happen walking through the ind? "Can I get a sunscreen or sunblock?" he yelled. His frustrated tone attracted the attention of both. They thought that perhaps the monster called sunblock has the characteristics of cold to save the hunter from the fiery weather.


    However the name was horrible and fearsome. "Can the monster hide three hunters behind the stature?" Wuza asked expectantly. He was thrilled to hear. It would be nice if they get the monster and their journey bes smooth going. "Which monster?" Qiao asked puzzled. "The monster called sunblock." Lowa hurriedly chimed in the conversation. From her expressions to her tone she was attentive. Qiao coughed embarrassed. He was not expecting it to turn out like this. The sunblock also became a monster now the advanced world should care its peace. "Mm, it no more exists actually; got extinguished long ago." Qiao forced out these words and coughed.


    Wuza was the one to feel down first. His high hopes fell in the depths of the ind or perhaps burned with the scalding wind. "But there is no choice; we have to more forward no matter what is the situation in the ind." He picked the map to see the feasible path where the lesser number mountains ofva would burn them. It still would burn though. "So there is literally no hope. How can Hightown be cruel toward the hunters of the Middletown to suggest such a path for journey?" Lowa spoke displeased.

 Chapter 230: Journey (31)

    Chapter 230: Journey (31)


    Journey (31)


    The scalding heat and the travelers


    The Volcanic Territory is factual hell


    They cannot stop the journey or rant over the tough circumstances. It was what it could be and they cannot change. The Hightown has no other path which it could clear for the travelers. The other parts nearing Middletown were surrounded with water. There was not a chance for the geographical settings to change very time soon. So in the end it was what they could get. This was also the reason why the hunters of the Middletown were strictly order to start their journey after reaching level five peak as for Qiao was concern he appeared exception.


    "Taking a circr path won''t help much however taking a direct path could bring trouble. The sideways can let us have minimum space for walking while the direct pathway is unpredictable. I cannot tell if the scattered ashes are hot or cold. The round path would take time though it worth so I will take this round path." Qiao concluded after brain storming at the various points on the map. ording to the map most of the ces were either active or under the impulse of the activeva. So these should not be neglected. He could bear with the dy however losing life cannot be taken granted.


    His intentional decision can go right or turn wrong. In this scalding heat if they could save their skin then it would be big achievement. There were only few ces in the seven continents that have such intense circumstances. The Hightown let them as it is without bothering with the natural geography. Only the Volcanic Territoryes in the way of the hunters. Qiao was leading them. The previous sky filled with clouds was nowhere. Here they could only see the dense and crimson sky which seemed angry in one nce.


    The scalding hot hair brushed past them as unusual. Lowa held a part of her fleece against the direct heat. Wuza was already careful as well as worried. He never thought that such a ce would ever falter his determination. Few parts of his face skin started to get dry. This dryness caused his skin tightened. His veins on the jawlines shrank back. These veins mostly remained popped with spirit of the life. He was feeling the effects and wished that he could earlier walk through this ind. He did not talk much instead kept following behind brother hunter.


    Initially Lowa was not affected much however after they entered the territory for the travel; the intense circumstances started showing its deadly weather. She cannotin about anything when everyone was facing the same. Their throat went dry soon and then they were unable to talk much. Who could have thought that they would be forced to feel thirsty during the journey? At least Qiao did not anticipate it. He was speechless even if he med the receptionist who gave the map and did not tell the precaution about the third ind; hisin would go to waste since he was here already.


    At this moment they were crossing from near a small volcano. Fortunately it was not active or spilling theva out as they could see the other big mountains vomiting out the thick fire. If they happened to be normal humans they have turned into ashes until now. Being level five meant much and they were seeing the proof with their own eyes at least Qiao who only thought that the level up gave him mere bodily strength. Not just the heat but the spreading gases cannot be taken inside the lungs without dying. The death awaits whoever inhale the air from such a tenancy.


    The blood hunters naturally cannot bear the direct fire. The blood running in their veins was mix of variation. It reduced their potential against the direct burst of fire. A different type of fire already burn inside them so if exposed in front of external sources then the sh would not go well. He was still strong with the fact despite being a very young blood hunter he was surviving and signs were evident that he would not ept defeat until he reached the Hightown.


    The small rocky mountain let out scalding hot wind toward them. Lowa held her breath. She was hungry after reaching third ind however the circumstances here were insane and now the situation turned worse. Her already dry tongue was unable to move on the lips and save them from turning into dry leaves. It was just an hour ago that they set on the path and the visible changes came so soon. She wished the journey end soon. The previous enthusiasm of reaching the Hightown died and now the only hope was staggering whether she would be able to cross this ind alive.


    One or two big mountains unaware of the horrible thoughts of the travelers kept the normal fire y. These mountains dried out many living beings eventually those who cked. The only key to travel this Volcanic Territory was not to stop nowhere and leave it as soon as possible. Who get tired and wanted to heal their burning feet end up lifeless or insane. The territory was not for the rest either. Persistent hunters never stop here; they knew what was good for their lives. The third ind was notrger than the Angry Dales but it feels huge because of the intense circumstances.


    Qiao was moving fast. He knew the other two were following his footsteps so he kept the pace fast. It would save him from concerning his life as well as looking the horrible surrounding. His clothing was not perfect and he did not have spare one so walking through the hell was only choice. He put extra cloth on his face and kept moving. Half of the path ended in another hour. He did not have time to celebrate it so voiced in weak tone. "Half of the distance is covered. Keep your spirits high."

 Chapter 231: Journey (32)

    Chapter 231: Journey (32)


    Journey (32)


    Keep your hopes; we will definitely reach alive


    Wuza heard and the head nodded. It was best news he ever heard until now. He never thought that a revtion from other''s mouth can bring happiness but this one did. His staggering hope turned concrete. Just half of it further and he will see the entrance of the Hightown. It was enough to glue up the broken hope. They jumped from the runningva line. It was fresh and could immediately burn them to ashes disregarding their level. It was tested that only level nine hunter could endure this liquid fire.


    "Take this weapon; I am afraid it would fell from my hand." Lowa sounded worried. The weapon was expensive. The further journey would render them helpless. Her head was shaking because of intense thirst. It was highly likely that the weapon would fell somewhere. Qiao got the weapon and held it around his waist securing tightly. They were jumping from the runningva and it should not fell in theva rendering it useless. Forva it was nothing much but for a hunter it was level six limited edition weapon. Only ifva could understand what was the thing called limited edition.


    The fire only knows how to burn. It was up to the humans how they could use it for benefits. Lowa was grateful that she did her level up in the previous ind else her body might not have endured until now. This present condition was evident why the monsters were forced to leave this ind eventually. If Qiao had had enough time; he might create another path for the travelers of Middletown in the future. They could not speak much because their throats were parched. With the constant heated ps of the wind; they were numb to it in the end.


    Saving the life of the avatar in the rpg was difficult. There was a fear that the in-game character would loss XP however when it turned out that a real life was running through the real deadly ind; Qiao could only tell the difference. The in-game character can revive in the basic city while he running in the middle of the Volcanic Territory cannot run like pro or brag a pro. He was cautious and attentive. Theva suddenly busted from the nearest volcano. It was unexpected. He jumped backward and yelled others two to stop.


    This small mountain did not have to be this furious normally but what can he do against it. He sighed and turned around rejoicing that he was lucky. Another hour passed by and they were really tired now. Their throats were dry and they needed some shade for rest but it was nowhere. They missed the thick and lush forests which they ventured respectively. They always thought that nothing could be worse than a monster suddenly attacking from behind a bush. It turned out that they were wrong. A monster at least does intervals in the attack and ns how to face the hunter.


    Here the natural ind was crueler than the monster. Surviving was always a challenge for humans; be it against monsters or the intense nature. Qiao felt his head hair drying out. He has the premonition of them falling like the autumn leave. It scared him. He was having some wild and strange thoughts running in his head. ''Perhaps my end is near'' ''Or I can only reach to the level five and then dead?'' ''What would happen if I could notplete the trap?'' ''What would happen with his dreams'' ''His younger sibling'' ''And the retarded wicked hunter?''


    Muscles on his biceps were tearing apart with utmost dryness. Same happening with his thighs and he could feel. "All will turn fine once I reached the other end." He mumbled encouraging. "There will be a day when I will be known a sessful businessman in the advanced world. Or I can debut in the entertainment industry? My presence body will be appreciated by lots of beauties and the money maker directors." He repeated his several times remembered speech. It was the kind of hope giving. There were lots more simr speeches which brew in his head in times of trouble.


    "Yeet; there are my enemies waiting me to kick at their bumps. How can I leave them hopeless? Come one Qiao its just an ind not huge than the mountain Everest; not bigger than the waterfall, not troublesome like the traffic jam of the advance world." he kept mumbling almost confusing most of them. Wuza and Lowa were hearing tad bits of his words. They got focused how the hunter was able to speak that much. Their throats were dried out and if they tried to speak then they would end up crying. It would be deathly wishing.


    Since they cannot speak anything so they kept listening attentively what he was talking. Soon they were baffled andpletely forgot their circumstances. The strange and miraculous words which they never heard before and the tone of the hunter was confusing them; they let their misery rest in peace and wanted to know what it was the brother hunter mumbling. Lowa thought that perhaps the intense circumstance bothered the hunter much and now he was out of his mind. Wuza was thinking differently. He always felt that brother hunter was capable of much feats rather than a normal hunter. This was the reason that he decided to follow him.


    No matter what would be the oue however he would not regret it. Another hour passed. Qiao saw the surrounding and heaved a sigh. Finally the destination reached him. The truth that he reached the destination. The scalding heat which was intense tuned mild because they now far from the main territory of the Volcanic area. When they saw that brother hunter was no more speaking strange they noticed the difference. They cannot tell the level of happiness but if ever there was a level mentioned it was higher than the monarch level of happiness.

 Chapter 232: Fulfilling promise

    Chapter 232: Fulfilling promise


    Fulfilling Promise


    The entrance of Hightown


    There was something which the trio did not notice especially when the traveled through the Volcanic Territory. It was because they were much focused on their path as well as the harsh surround. During this travel if they were lured by some expensive weapon and or hundreds of spoils they would not have bat an eye simply because they were not willing to get roasted. So it was entirely impossible for them to notice something odd. The Volcanic Territory has another usage for Hightown. The reason behind why they did not sted this ind and created an artificial path for Middletown.


    First of all this ind was the breathing pulse for the grand ocean that spread around two continents. The second reason that the Hightown sends the prisoners or the criminal hunters in the Volcanic Territory for punishment. The criminal were thrown in the intense parts of the ind. Those who were already on their punishment never bothered the travelers instead keep distance. The circumstances forced many criminals to regret and ask for forgiveness on the promise that they would nevermit the crime. Only thest Rank Master has the final word whether he was willing to ept their vindication. Everyone knew that if anyone remained in the Volcanic Territory would loss the physical strength slowly as well as the attained abilities.


    In simple term they would be overcooked in the intense heat where no ability or skill can save. For this the hunters were snatched of their belonging before sending in the Volcanic Territory. So they cannot use the spoils for their good ending them up helpless. The Hightown was huge with the continuous stream of hunters from all over the seven continents. Disputes, disagreements and battles were bound to happen. These cannot be avoided entirely.


    To tackle this problem the Rank Masters formted some restrictions. In fact they can never create restrictions on every single step of a hunter restraining their advancement so there were few conflicts which cannot be overlooked by the Hightown. If the Hightown was regarded center then the Volcanic Territory was located at the outside of the Tori Entrance Nine; one from the guarded entrances so that the criminals should know that they were under lookout. The Hightown built a chain wall and there was a team of three hunters at the entrance. They were level seven hunters. This team was appointed by the Hightown and every after three months a new team takes hold of this responsibility.


    One of the level seven hunter saw three travelersing toward the entrance. "Poor travelers." He ced his feet on the small rock and chuckled. In these three months the team usually witnessed many travelers reaching the entrance in shattered condition. Their faces were half covered and it was order by Hightown. The team guarded this entrance on the order of the Hightown and if any criminal tried to run from the punishment the team could stop them with weapons. To avoid any conflict in the future the team keeps their identity unknown. It also helped stop any future grudge.


    His tight fitting gown fluttered with the gust of wind. The wind was not much scaldingpared to the inside weather of the Volcanic Territory. The badged and the identity of the School of Hunting were also kept hidden for the sake of safety. They were wearing simple fleeces without any weapon with them. It increased the mysteriousness of their appearance. The trio finally closed the distance. They were not in good conditionpared when they started the journey of third ind. Qiao felt his dry throat. He was unable to speak for the time being. His appearance was visibly matching with those who were lucky to travel fast means not actually that bad which this team has seen before.


    He could have been in better condition however he gave his fleece to the huntress for covering her body. "We are from Middletown." Qiao gulped the dryness in his throat and voiced. The hunter on the guard nodded and extended his hand, "Show me your permission letter." This was a normal procedure. The hunter would take a nce at the permission letter and then let them inside the Hightown.


    Qiao brought out the permission letter and handed it to the hunter. The hunter looked at the girl and asked for the permission letter as well while taking a nce at the special permission letter of the young hunter. Lowa kept herposure and looked at the hunter. "When I was traveling the first ind; I was attacked by some of the ruffians and I lost the map and the permission letter during battle." Lowa forced out this excuse which she nned from the very beginning. She had premonition about this scenario beforehand.


    The hunter took a look at her condition and could tell that she was speaking truth. Qiao sighed in his heart. The huntress was smart to fork out this excuse. "I can ept it." The level seven hunter answered mildly. Then they looked toward the silent hunter who was hiding most part of his face. Qiao got worried. He did not think that one permission letter could only work for one person and every single hunter should own it. "Show me your face first." The hunter asked sternly. He demanded this to make sure that a criminal was not seeking help of these hunters.


    "In the Angry Dales during the relocation; I fell face down, barely saving got injured my face. Is the senior alright looking at the disfigured face?" Wuza spoke broken. He has no other excuse to keep his face hidden. The veins around his jawline were evidence of him being a different type of hunter. He cannot show his face much less to produce a permission letter. "Are you traveling with the other two from the Angry Dales? Can they im to be witness?" the hunter sternly looked at Qiao and the huntress. If they speak for him then they could let him in. "Indeed he is with us from the beginning journey of Angry Dales." Qiao spoke first.

 Chapter 233: Fulfilling Promise (2)

    Chapter 233: Fulfilling Promise (2)


    Fulfilling Promise (2)


    The world of Hightown


    "This is true; this hunter also helped the Nest because the monsters raided it when we entered in the Angry Dales." Lowa spoke up adding words for his honor. This made the hunter think. He knew about the Nest and the team appointed there. "If he is that abiding the conventional rules then I can ignore the condition of permission letter." The hunter gestured them to walk through the chains path and enter the Hightown. Two others were speaking up for confirmation of his words. Moreover he did not want to drag the investigation. The travelers should heal themselves from the shakes of the hard journey.


    Qiao walked past the chains. The huge entrance was weing in its own way. It was not much crowded because it was away from the main stream. Wuza eased up when they entered the Hightown. He was here. Nobody could throw him out unless the Rank Master ordered. "You have to find out your way toward your Guild campus." Qiao turned to face Lowa and told. After walking some distance he stopped. He only wanted to apany her here for the sake of paying back the favor. Now that they were here he no more wanted to guide her or let her tag along.


    "Indeed; I highly appreciate your favors and if possible I will payback in future. I will take my leave now." Lowa nodded her head and left. He turned the long journey into short. It was happening events after events that she was fazed by it. By now they reached the Hightown. If she told her venture of these few days; her mother would not believe it. The hunters rarely behave this ambitious. Her destination was to find the Guild campus and then search her uncle. She held the fleece around her tightly when walking away. Qiao did not move to take a look at her fading stature. He was going to get a position for the blood hunter before asking for the School of Hunting. "What happened to your face?" Qiao asked when there was no one around. "It is dried out but it differs from normal hunters." Wuza answered unhurriedly. The pathway was carved for theing travelers from the Middletown. This was a single pathway leading to no end. They could only see the building blocks after walking some distance. These were built for the various runners in the Hightown.


    The Hightown has continuous stream of hunters and to tackle the problem of overcrowded Hightown they rebuilt it. The whole Hightown was divided in Ten Blocks. In general every block was built to host one single tform. For example Block five leads toward the three internal paths which were formed for the Three Schools of Hunting and it was in the middle of the hub spanning over hundred thousand meters. In this block East wing was given to the Alfa School of Hunting, north wing was given to the Tandem School of Hunting and the south wing was given to the Raw School of Hunting. As for which of Hunting School produce best hunters was a controversial topic.


    Three of them were best. The third block leads toward the mysterious towers of the Rank Masters. There was one more exnation. Every exit of the blocks opens up toward the different exit of the Hightown. This means the hunters can remain under their concerned blocks and when need, they could leave from the avable exit for the missions as well as the quests. This said the Hightown was hundred times bigger than the Middletown.


    It happens that a hunter rarely venture all the blocks of Hightown. The travelers eventually end up in front of the grand reception because of the well thought out all seven entrances. There were few exits which were invalid for the entrance purpose. Theplex structure as well as the strict limitations helps the Hightown in tackling all kinds of troubles from the seven continents. The senior hunters who has their business with the Rank Masters; they straightway reach the third block. The asional facings with the random hunters on their way were guaranteed. This let the lower level hunters cast a nce at the stronger hunters and get inspired.


    The real confrontation could ur when the teams were sent for the missions or for ss Tests. The Hightown don''t serve time bothering such petty conflicts. The grudges were obvious however inside the Hightown was peaceful unless a retarded stronger hunter wanted to create mess. But it was unseen until now. Each block was responsible for looking up the matters assigned. The fourth and ninth block hosted number of Guild Campuses. Every Campus was responsible for taking care of its hunters and providing them missions. Few of the missions were sent from the Third Block, the Rank Master''s Block.


    Rank Masters were the real force behind the existence of the Hightown and the human hold on the seven continents. All the important matters and reports were directed toward the third grade Rank Masters always present in the Third Block. These Rank Masters go through the reports and if needed or urgent the report would reach to the second grade Rank Masters. Every Rank Master has his own set of responsibilities. The second and first grade Rank Masters kept strict eyes at the activities of the Hunter Kings as well as the Beasts.


    The Guild Lords were the retired hunters and experienced elders. As for the concern of sses of the hunters and recruitment of the new travelers; the reception take their data and then ordingly send them toward Blocks. It depends on the choice of hunter and his capability criteria. There were many wishful insisting on to get slots for the Hunting Schools. But the elders on the reception decided the final word. The organized Hightown was once the ruling ce of beasts and the Ten Blocks were actually the dwellings of the Ten Beasts. It was long ago before the appearance of thest Hunter Monarch. Now the humans were Ruling seven continents.


    Qiao could feel the grandeur and see the human hold working at its peak. It would not be wrong to say that the hunters were the real supermen of this world maintaining the bnce of power. Wuza held his head up to see the huge structure in front of him. It was the weing reception. "I think I should wait for some time until the effects mend it else my appearance would bring trouble immediately." He sounded concerned. He has some portion of blood and it could help him heal early.

 Chapter 234: Fulfilling Promise 3

    Chapter 234: Fulfilling Promise 3


    Fulfilling Promise (3)


    The grand building has several walks-in and a continuous stream of hunters were entering and leaving. Qiao agreed. His own condition was no better. There was a bench for those who wanted to rest at the outside of the reception. It was perfectly designed with greenery and peaceful surrounding with a small shop. It was built for the needs of the travelers. In case they were out of something they could buy before getting inside the reception. Of course it would not look nice if the travelers in their worse condition get in without looking after their severed condition.


    Traveler who happened to be exhausted as well as drained of spirit needed many things; for example food, clothing and more. For this purpose the reception allowed one of the traders built a perfect shop which could render services for the travelers in its best. He gestured the blood hunter sit on the bench and sip some drops of blood when no one was noticing him. Qiao moved around. His appearance was matching to the one who barehanded defeated death. From his hair to his feet he seemed crossed valleys of unknown dangers. It was the effects of the different types of challenges along the way.


    His usually well put up hair were much dry and standing from root ends. The tips of the hair were in color of crimson blowy. It also faltered his handsome face slightly. He was facing the heated weather in the Volcanic Territory head on. With the numbers of confrontations he was feeling hungry or empty out. The clothing on his body was unable to hide his perfectly statured body. The muscles were showing up. Few those who were passing by noticed the young hunter adding some nces. Some of them definitely felt envious. But they knew very well how hard practice needed to perfectly shape the hunter''s body. It was harder than a normal human''s body.


    It did not means that the hunters around were weak or skinny nheless only they could tell the difference. Qiao wanted to buy clothing as well as food. In the middle of the peaceful and well served lush green grass a shop was erected to attract the attention of anyone who wanted a home temporarily. This shop provides every facility. "I will be there for a while. Come look for me when you get better." Qiao told the blood hunter and walked toward the shop.


    There were hunters standing in rows in front of every booth. All the booths have a banner on its face describing what the booth rted with. For instance, there was booth for the hunters who wanted to buy fleece. Food was selling on another booth. Qiao surveys for a bit and then bought the token for the row of clothing. The shop attendants introduced this method to avoid the crowd of hunters swarming inside the shop. It would ruin the air offort. Qiao decided to first buy the fleece and then go for a shower. After making up the appearance better he could go for food.


    During this the blood hunter would be healed. He proved that his determination was stronger and he was willing to bet anything to be a hunter under the guidance of Hightown. Qiao kept notice of his actions and once or twice he tested whether the blood hunter would choose right or wrong in the tense situation. It was to verify that he did not decide out of whim. He was going to speak for him in the Hightown so he needed to confirm beforehand. Wuza did not remove hoody from his face and sat there silently.


    The row was little longer than Qiao expected. There were few hunters who were trying to move up before other but he was calm. He was standing in the Hightown. Nothing could go wrong under the nose of the strong hold much less a hunter or two wanted to brag their strength. It was everyday scene. For one who has power always show off but it was time wasting and unhealthy activity some times. Not everyone can digest this bragging. It did not take much time and it his turn. The fleeces were already in disy when he entered the shop. The price tags were mentioned. He picked a fleece and checked the clothing material; it was of fine quality as he could see that the price was higherpared with others.


    He took the fleece and handed the attendant. The required price was under his means. Qiao brought out the spoils from his side pocket which he ced them here beforeing toward the shop. Getting out of the shop; Qiao walked toward the shower rooms. These were built at the back of the shop. The shower rooms were fifty in numbers so it did not take him much time.


    Keeping his bag safely at the side holder on the wall; he let the water run down on his face and whole body. It was soothing, rxing and refreshing. He might not forget this luxury. He felt that all the impurities washed away with the water flow. His body got light with the shower. After a long time he noticed how beautifully his body got crafted slowly. It really brought ease up smile on his face. The level up; the experience points and hunting those monsters along with his practice had showed up the doles.


    He was so much absorbed showering that he opened his eyes when the door knocked twice. He took more time than allowed. It was the problem with the public bath. He did not answer the hunter who knocked and now speaking rudely. Qiao did not want to ruin his ease up feeling. He nodded and just walked away without bothering the hunter. The hunter saw him leaving as if he was not the center of his rudeness. He fell speechless. The fleece looked exceedingly nice and superior. He fixed his hair and then walked toward the eatery booth.


    The aroma of the meat was wafting around the booth. Perhaps the cook has more sense of the cooking in the Hightown. He could imagine the taste however drooling would not look nice for him. With the token his turn came and entered inside the eatery. Qiao bought a normal serving and ate up his fill. He ordered half of the serving to be packed. It would apany wherever he need it. He also filled up his water bottle. The experience which he went through in the Volcanic Territory was terrible. No matter if he was level five and does not feel hungry or thirsty like normal people; therees time when everyone go through the same experience.

 Chapter 235: The Reception

    Chapter 235: The Reception


    The Reception


    Qiao came back and sat on the same bench where blood hunter was sitting already. "You look better. Should go and buy clothing." He looked at the blood hunter and examined his previously severed jawline. The effects slowly disappeared and now the blood hunter looks normal. Wuza saw the brother hunter and could not help but admire. Brother hunter does really care his appearance. Wuza walked toward the direction and bought the fleece of a normal price. Fixing his overall look he returned soon after. They were ready to go and take a look inside the reception. All ten pirs of the entrance were evidence of grandeur.


    Some of the hunters that wereing out of the reception did not look happy because they were given passageway and permission for the Guild campus while they were dreaming registration for the Three Schools of Hunting. It was definitely disappointment for them. Some of them were cheering and entering in the reception randomly. They recently entered in the Hightown anding to check the reception. Qiao and Wuza were also among them. Wuza was visibly worried; ording to his premonition it would be a wonder if he a blood hunter was epted for hunting.


    Qiao could understand his worry. Without wasting much time they reached inside. The big and grand hall was overcrowded. The hunters were sitting in the waiting booths. Few of them has given the permission letter of the previous Guild and submitted whatever required. Now they were talking about their journey or some other random things. Some of them were standing and waiting for their turn toe. They were yet to submit their credentials. Several reception elders were sitting on the other side of reception counters. They had number of registration papers ced on the counters and no one was allowed to swarm around them.


    The elders were wearing royal red fleeces with the special mark on their chest. The mark show their position in this building and how much their orders worth. They had serious expressions pasted on their faces and all seemed copying movements of each or they were really well organized with steps of registration and also concern of time to not ck even a bit. It was necessary else the continuous stream of hunters might turn this organized building into mess. They were very professional and minding their own business. It was also a rule here; no one just no one can loose talk or go easy during working time.


    Qiao examined the biggest hall he witness until now. He could see the elders busy. What he noticed that each hunter should necessarily show the permission letter. If one cannot provide the permission letter then he has to tell which Guild he belongs. Then the elder would send someone to verify the identity of the hunter. Before sending their hunters toward the Hightown; most of the Guilds sent rough calctions about the eligible hunters who might be able to pass the level five tests. It helped the Guild campuses to prepare beforehand about the iing numbers of hunters.


    It could bring trouble. Qiao has a permission letter with him but what about Wuza? Once they both came under the eyes of the elders they will be bound to provide answers of the questions asked by them. Now he was thinking what to do to tackle this problem. The giant wall of the hall has some of the banners hanging on them. Some of them speak out the strict rules while few caught the attention of the young hunter. These banners gave rough information about the geography of the Hightown as well as the presence of Ten Blocks.


    But everything was mentioned in the form of symbols and Qiao had to decode these symbols if he wanted to get some help from it. Wuza was not learned and he himself has no understanding of the written script or the special symbols. The banners were made in symbols to let the normal hunters understand or these banners were not here for helping anyone but to increase the grandeur of the ce. For sure he could go along the second option. The Higtown did not intend to help the travelers.


    But Qiao was bent on to understand the meaning behind the symbols in order to escape the ongoing formality. Not having a permission letter was different but to get in front of the microscopic eyes of the elders could prove horrible. They could easily dissect the blood hunter. This would bring state of emergency in the reception hall. Qiao would not be able to speak or argue anything making it a nightmare for both. Thinking all the aspects he did not go toward where he was supposed to submit his permission letter. All the travelers have zero information about the geography of the Hightown so they prefer not to wander.


    Here Qiao was trying to decode the banners. Some of them resembled maps slightly nice type of maps of inner grounds. It took him some time and he understood few of their marks. There were paths carved on the banners mentioning the direction of the blocks. The third block was also mentioned but in front of its symbol; there was a restriction type of icon. Qiaopared it with others and he could finally tell that in this block higher level elders live and work. His conclusion was not wrong.


    Hightown was fused with the three continents. So necessarily the elders did not want any type of forest under the territory of Hightown. They cleared the forests and tuned in small lush walkways. These walkways were used for reaching various blocks. If one without a given map happened to decide on venturing; one would end up getting lost. Every reception was responsible in guiding the said block or the destined block so that the hunters should not stray. Qiao noticed some of the familiar faces. He immediately moved around to focus on his mark. His goal was to ignore any acquaintance.


    After deciding that the third block can be the expected ce of elders; Qiao decided to slip away from the reception silently. The inner paths of the Hightown were not given to the guard teams. The inner Hightown was safe for everyone. So possibly there was no one to stop them if they happened to be spotted wandering on the walkways. Qiao secretly marked the rough direction on the back side of the avable map. It would help him not getting lost though he never imagined that small lines looking like a small walkway can be simr to walking a whole city or bigger than this. The distance was longer than the two inds.


    It was risky but to avoid the procedure; he could go to every extent.

 Chapter 236: Skipping Away From the Reception

    Chapter 236: Skipping Away From the Reception


    Skipping away from the Reception


    Wuza could not understand the secretive behavior of brother hunter however he followed silently. There were many hunters walking around and minding their own business. It was highly unlikely that they would pay attention whether one was leaving after getting registration or without it. Qiao did it professionally while Wuza was tense. Qiao has experienced skipping the ss when it was the professor scolding other student. Sometimes when he was aware that his enemies have prepared something to insult him in the lecture; Qiao always skipped it to avoid it. For that day his ss bullies can only scratch their heads thinking how on earth he sneaked out of the ss under the nose of the professor.


    After he was away from the reception he heaved a sigh of relief. He did not return to the previous path instead followed up the newer one. Qiao was familiar with the structure and patching of the various exits and entrances of the Middletown. The several paths let him learn how simple these hunters wanted their markets and towns. It also showed that they were limited to their present condition. Further improvement was matter of millennium. The blocks were not located after winding paths.


    There were straight walkways and then the mentioned blocks; just that the blocks were not chosen in orderly manner instead of the demand of the usage and the stream of hunters under its shades. The third blockes first from the fifth entrance from where travelers of Middletown approach the Hightown. The elders of the reception never gave map of this direction to the normal hunters. They were strictly ordered to inform the Guild campus within limited time. It hindered them to not bother other directions for they were scared to offend anyone right aftering Hightown.


    "I am afraid we might end up in front of trouble." Wuza could see the mysterious choice of brother hunter and spoke finally. It is not that we will end up in front of trouble instead we are going to look for trouble if I am correct." Qiao voiced easy and rx. The time he decided to bring the blood hunter along; he was quite sure what circumstances he had to face. He was not coward to back down aftering this far. Now he was going to search the right person to talk with. Without knowing whom they should talk with; it was impossible that his argument would work.


    No matter even if he gave solid arguments in front of wrong person; it could only bring effects of someone smashing the head against a wall. For instance for getting a leave from the job he can only submit the application under the responsible department; bring the application in front of the boss would only cause suspicious ring of the boss in return and the ring means perhaps the person want sry without working. It can be considered direct insult from the boss. Qiao did not want this to happen.


    His destination was Third Block. "Then I should not trouble brother hunter. You have an ambition on your hand. I don''t want brother hunter to face something terrible because of a blood hunter. I can leave back to my home without regretting anything." Wuza voiced concerned. "I am saying the same; there is no charm in bing a stronger or leveling up if it is smooth however I wanted to offend for a definite cause not for petty things." Qiao answered. Offending smaller hunters would not look challenging. This world and the people here were straight up. They mind their own business as long as they were kept limited to their small world. Few get offended for something trivial.


    "Brother hunter you thought it thoroughly?" Wuza asked taking a deep breath. He puffed his chest with confident since brother hunter was thinking to go all out then he would also die a heroic death saving brother hunter in time of crises. "I did in fact it would be adventurous for me." Qiao chuckled to lighten the tenseness. They were walking now without the exact direction in their heads. For Qiao every walkway would lead to some destiny; he could only wish that it was the same destiny he was looking for.


    The surrounding crowd slowly decreased and only few hunters were walking eventually separating on the way. Most of them were afraid to choose a wrong direction so they cannot bother to look others whether they were on the right mark. It was good for no one will question both Qiao and Wuza. Their pace was normal and unhurried. After a long distance they happened to notice a hunter who was definitely much stronger. He seemed not care them so do they. Wuza cannot tell or predict what was going to happen so he was silent. Qiao was humming his favorite beat.


    The Third Block in the Hightown


    Tower of the third Rank Master


    A hunter recently came back from a mission which was assigned specifically qualified hunter. His calm appearance and the clothing were evident of his wless personality. Not just the appearance; most of the hunters who happened to face him ever admitted his strength as well as his character traits which differ from others in several manners. The third Tower was not expecting him to leave the previous team ande back in the Hightown. Previously he joined a team of Diggers. It revolved around his ipletepetence in the Hunter King Test Trials.


    No doubt he was strong and capable however one out of five requirements was iplete. He was waiting for someone in the Hightown asionally taking missions to kill his time. One of the Third Rank Master was sitting on the grand chair with his symbolic death sign on his forehead. This Rank Master was here for next three months and will let the senior hunters divide the missions ordingly. All urgent missions were meant to reach the Third Tower and should be handed immediately to the right hunter for the action.


    This said the Third Tower was famous for holding the strings of the level eight hunters and granting them missions. The Rank Master of this tower was responsible to inform the second Tower about the qualification of the hunter when he wanted to apply for the Hunter King Test Trials. Nothing could go randomly inside the Hightown unless the Hightown itself wanted it to happen.


    The level eight hunters directly ess the Third Tower and the Rank Master. There were total twelve Rank masters in the Third Tower and they were assigned their respective responsibilities.

 Chapter 237: This Is Going To Be Interesting

    Chapter 237: This Is Going To Be Interesting


    This is going to be interesting


    The Third Toweres first in the Third Block. There were twelve towers in total in the Third Block. These towers were high up built and from afar one could see the ten feet height Third Block''s Towers. These were much smallerpared with the Second Block''s Towers. There was a reason. The Rank Masters of Third Block were all experienced yet level seven retired hunters so they don''t have their pets or tamed beasts. Being on a cherished position they earned the respect from higher level hunters. It was also the strong hold of the First Block Rank Masters which forced everyone to follow what was ordered by the assigned elders.


    Few elders of the Second Block have their own tamed beasts. Leaving anding back in the huge towers was not troublesome for them. They could easily hop on the beasts'' right from the edges of the tower. Several hunters happened to see this sight and wished to reach that level someday. The present and exact counting of hunters was missing because the Second Grade Rank Master was on his leave that was responsible about it. The Second Tower has only Four Rank Masters; this said the recruitment needed to done soon.


    Actually only four towers were built in this Block on purpose. The first Tower has Twenty Rank Masters with the twenty Towers in erected in the middle of sky. These towers were huge and show the grandeur of the residents. This being said the whole Hightown and the seven continents were under the guard of twenty Rank Masters and they were all level nine hunters half of them were retired hunters respectively. All of them have their own tamed beasts and ride whenever needed. Five of the First Tower Rank Masters were going to retire soon. They were at the ripe age of lifespan. Two of them seven hundred years old and three were six hundred years old.


    They were retiring permanently because the signs started to appear that they no longer could ride and keep authority over their tamed beasts. Everything has its ending time. The tamed beasts were also near to death so they cannot think of Requiem Stage and transform. This year there were many events which would bring changes in the normal pacing of the Hightown. The fresh Recruitment was necessary and the First Rank Master would eventually be forced to think about it.


    The Guild Lords were under the Third Tower so it was fine since the responsibilities were divided with perfect bnce. The criteria for every recruitment was already mentioned however it seemed the Hightown might change few of its strict rule creating exception for some of the eligible candidates. The strength was not the only demand. The problems will be waiting if all the recruitment was based on strength only. What was more in demand rather than strength? It was sincerity and loyalty toward the Human Hold in the seven continents. Without loyalty only few days needed to destroy everything in the Hightown as well ughter half of the human poption.


    "What if we could not find the right ce?" Wuza asked after silence of ages. It seemed more than ages he never kept silent for this long. "Even if we get lost we would never see a monster in this ce I believe." Qiao shrugged his shoulder then suddenly remembered something. He was fine with walking no limits but Wuza needed asional meal to keep his energetic ways. Now he was critically staring the never ending walkway and some buildings. These looked ancient big structures with some banners to exin their existence.


    The evening reached to their feet crawling like insect. Because of the silent surrounding everything seemed moving slow. The travelers were slow so did the buildings; none was in hurry to defeat the other or walk past the other. With general map and direction Qiao could have reached Fifth Block where Three Schools of Hunting were waiting for thepetitors. Currently he was only walking with instinct randomly deciding a walkway. "Where should we rest?" Wuza asked. There were not lit stones for them to guide thene. No one was willing to waste stones for this purpose.


    Every Block used its own sources inside the periphery of the Block. The generalne has no importance to keep lit at night. The traveler should use their own stones if they wanted to travel in the night. "We can rest at the side on the bench and wait for the night end." Qiao gestured at the side. He was acting quite easy after reaching Hightown. Perhaps he was not willing his concerns walk over his head. They were not philosophers to read in the dead night so light was not needed. Rest was not necessary however random walk might attract the unwanted attention.


    It all calls for them to sit still and wait for the day. Today was entirely used up and cannot be called wasted. They chose a bench and sat there. This ce was much near from the Third Tower. The Rank Masters were never tired unless they had had a busy day. Other than talking with the hunter; the Rank Master was free today. Three others joined in the night shift. He did not want to disturb them and also has nothing important on his hands so he went out for strolling.


    It had been many days since hest walked leisurely. "Can I also apany this senior?" the hunter asked from behind. After a long time he someone so in and straightforward. He liked hunters with in personality because they never bear meanness in their hearts. "Haha sure. By the way where is that cruel head fellow of yours?" the Rank Master pleasantly voiced. The presence of this hunter half of the day did not let him get bored and in fact he was feeling lively that''s why he decided for the casual walk.


    "He is a free spirit and decided his own direction for hunting." The hunter answered smiling. He was here in the Hightown and waiting for a level five hunter.

 Chapter 238: The Intruder

    Chapter 238: The Intruder


    The Intruder


    Wait he is the one I am waiting for


    The Hightown seemed suddenly lost the luster with the nightfall. The activities got limited under the Blocks and the hunters were wandering no more. The teams sent in the various parts were meant to stay there until thepletion of the mission. From level five peak to onward the hunters were not pampered anymore. Surviving during the mission was a grave responsibility on their own shoulders. If one takes an overview then all the lit Blocks were evidence of active hunters. The third Block which was under the Rank Masters lit the illumination stones on each of the Tower.


    Those elders who were gone to take a flight and check the other continent could any time return during the night so the lit towers would help in alighting back. At the different parts of the night one or two Rank Masters happened to sky survey the Hightown and all the rted territory including all block. It was the responsibility of the Nightshift Second Tower Rank Masters. If necessary they couldnd somewhere and see what problem the hunters were facing. It was rare urrence. The part of duty cannot be neglected just to witness the peace.


    The beasts were not friendly with the human instead hidden enemies waiting for the right time to attack on the Hightown. It would be terrible and awful mistake if the Hightown started neglecting this duty. All the towers were lit and the Rank Masters'' were alert. The Guild Lords checks their Block''s internal and external passageways and closed the entrances. All the exits and entrances of the Hightown were taken over by the Guard Teams. These were all security measures for each night. The Hightown was well aware about the sneaky nature of the beasts to attack in the dark.


    The higher level hunter was walking along with the Rank Master. The chains twisting around his waist slightly created noise in the silent night. "How long is it that you will apply for the next Test Trials for the Hunter King Rank?" The Rank Master asked the hunter. He was curious about this hunter for the reason that he was not aware about the reason of dying the Test Trials. It was type of personal questions which rarely anyone asks from other hunter. As they were talking friendly so the Rank Master did not hesitate to ask.


    "I am waiting a level five hunter and after meeting him I will be able to decide how long it need to take for the next Test Trials. I am highly regarding my hopes on a level five hunter and please don''t ask me why." The hunter nicknamed Deadwater answered without bringing any expressions on his face. First his nickname was a secret among the Second Tower''s Rank Masterster it became known to everyone when the hunter went against the order of a renowned elder. He might have faced punishment however he was able to prove that the order of the elder was against the conventional rules of the Hightown.


    It brought chaos for a limited time. The chaos remained known to the Second Tower''s Rank Masters tillte of the previous winter. When the hunter came to know about his nickname; he dly epted it as his new name. From then he was famous Deadwater. No one can objection if he suddenly left a team for the reason that they knew he might have a strong reason behind to do so. He has his own rules to follow despite following a team so naturally the team rules might sh with his rules at some point of coboration.


    He acted like dead waters. Not moving inches from his said words. His appearance added to his stout distinctive identity. "Haha I won''t ask more personal things." The Rank Master waved his hand and walked ahead. This was the frontal part of the third Block; this said they were out of the Third Block now. Qiao heard the two hunters leisurely talking and nearing toward where he was sitting on a bench with closed eyes. He was calcting his journey and achievement until now. How the nearly three months passed in a blink of an eye and further three months were going to conclude his rest of life.


    ''Whether he would be able to live more and cherish the life and get killed under the hands of the wicked hunter?'' he perhaps will be forced topete and be an aggressive hunter for the three months was a very limited time for him. The signs and the situation might turn against him losing a single day of these three months. In fact he might have to challenge some of the rules during this struggle. The ticking time would stop at the third month and who knows what awaits him.


    ''Even if I level up every after half a month I would still be able to reach level nine by then so does it means I will battle with the wicked hunter at the level nine? What was the measure to check how stronger opponent was waiting him?'' he asked all these questions in his head. Every question was most pressing issue. Without getting attention of most hunters the task seemed impossible. Offending anyone can wait instead he would not let the offenders alive to hurdle his next level ups. Smooth journey has ended as soon as he reached the Hightown.


    "Sigh! Who is dreaming here in front of the Third Block?" The Rank Master asked and then lit the illumination stone. The smooth breathing was a sign that a hunter was resting here but why? As soon as the stone lit the Rank Master spotted two hunters sitting on the bench; he wasing toward this bench and take deep breaths under the pleasing night wind bearing cold to some extent. Deadwater has already noticed the presence of two hunters however he was not worried because they were causing any fluctuations in the air telling that they were intruders.


    "Who are you two and why sitting here?" the Rank Master asked sternly. Deadwater also looked toward them. It left him surprised for few moments to believe his eyes. It was the same hunter he was waiting in the Hightown. "You came in the Hightown finally; do you remember me?" Deadwater stepped ahead and asked hurriedly leaving the Rank Master speechless. The tone carrying longing was evidence that the higher level hunter was not only surprised instead he was eager to befriend with the low level hunter. "I came today." Qiao answered brief.


    "Good good; I am d that you are here, would you mind if we talk about something in person?" Deadwater voiced as if requesting. The Rank Master was unable to digest it anymore. "Wait; every traveler is meant to reach reception and then get to the respected Guild Campus or the Three Schools of Hunting. How you ended up here?" his tone was not polite instead he was slightly annoyed. To think that two hunters were wandering the restricted Block and no one stopped them. "I intentionally skipped the reception because of an issue which needed the attention of the Hightown." Qiao stood up and confidently spoke.


    The Rank Master fell silent for a moment and then got angrier. "Whatever issue happened you should have reported at the reception." The rules were rules and no matter if the higher level hunter appeared acquainted of this hunter still it was strange that the hunter has guts to go against the rules. Deadwater kept silence until the Rank Master had spoken what was his duty. "If you being an elder cannot hear my issue; howe you guarantee that the people at the reception would not overlook it?" Qiao voiced this time blunt.


    He had to make believe the elder that he should listen first before getting furious. The Rank Master looked at the hunter standing beside him. "Suree along; the elders are here to solve any pressing issue." This time Deadwater interrupted. He was curious to know what issue triggered this young hunter to mess with the Rank Master. Until now none of them focused on the second hunter. The Rank Master nodded at this suggestion. The night was silent and their voices were echoing disturbing the silent charm. Seeing the confident of the hunter they cannot neglect what issue he was talking about.


    Around six Rank Masters were present in the Third Tower. When the door opened and the four hunters entered two of them were familiar faces. They immediately spotted the blood hunter though his aura was very weak. "A blood hunter; how dare a blood hunter enter in the Tower and taint the noble ce with his presence." One of the Rank Master stood up from his spot. His face reddened with the anger. The Rank Master who wasing with the higher level hunter turned and sure enough he was blind to spot him before. Everyone heard the angry voice and focused on the blood hunter. ''Howe he reached the Hightown?'' same question popped in their heads.

 Chapter 239: Send Him Out

    Chapter 239: Send Him Out


    Send Him Out


    The Hightown is not a ce for Blood Hunters


    The four Rank Masters were rmed now. They were wearing marked fleeces with the sign of Third Tower. The sign of third Tower show their position in the Third Block as well as their level of responsibility under the order. The sign was carved on their chests. They surely look stout and strict hunters with the strong positions. All of them were huge and well built. Their appearance was evidence of how powerful they happened to be in their peak states. Now they were elders and Rank Masters above from of every Hunter King.


    There were ten stairs at the left where a Rank Master was standing. The other one was standing at the right. It seemed their six spots were also a sign of their current position in the Hightown. All of them have their own chamber which was openly built under the Tower so it did not look like a Hall. It was type of separately created spots for each Rank Master and the stairs lead toward every spot separately too. One of the spot was empty and the sixth Rank Master has yet to appear. All of them were sober just a moment ago but as soon as they saw the blood hunter; all of them were angry.


    "He is indeed blood hunter and wanted to be a hunter under the guidance of the Hightown abiding all the rules." Qiao voiced and felt that unknowingly his throat turned dry. "Haha such ignorance does exist. A blood hunter is like a thirsty owl that loses its sense of decision when it gets thirsty." The Rank Master snickered. It was known rule that blood hunters were banned yet this young hunter was speaking up for a blood hunter; was he out of mind?


    "And who are you to speak up for a blood hunter? Do you know who banned their race from hunting?" another Rank Master added in. The young hunter voiced clearly shows that his mind was not in mess or simr intents were not brewing in him. "The blood hunter told about it however there is a responsibility on the shoulders of the Hightown how can the elders neglect it?" Qiao voiced again before these experienced oldies make up the situation differently. The hunter was hearing the ongoing conversation. He cannot intervene in the middle. It would not look nice.


    The Rank Master looked at each other. ''What they were neglecting. They were working everyday alert. Letting the hunters reach higher levels and do missions; taking Test Trials of the Hunter Kings, keeping strict eyes at the changes in the seven continents. The never sleeping Third Block checks the activities of the beasts. There were number of hidden quests to defeat or kill the threatening monsters. Few ongoing missions were suggested recently to destroy the Requiem level Beasts.'' Half of the activities were under their lookout. It was impossible that they were acting ignorant on something important.


    "You have not much standing in the Hightown to talk this way. You cannot bring someone ming us that we are ignorant of our responsibilities." The Rank Master who was standing near Qiao voiced. "Instead we might prison you for bringing a blood hunter inside the Hightown." He threatened. "This elder I have yet toplete my words." Qiao spoke unfazed of his threat. There were several people resembling to the elders here. They only know how to suppress others without hearing the real problem. The Rank Master scrutinized him from head to toe and nodded. "What you have yet to exin?" he voiced unfriendly.


    "A pure blood hunter can render services under the order of Hightown and in my view second chance should be given sometimes. I know there is a reason behind the ban but believe it or not the Hightown cannot guarantee of every normal hunter that he would not go against the conventional rules ever. I am sure there will be few for instance." Qiao voiced forceful. No one was perfect be it blood hunter or a normal hunter. The choices at the times can be selfish then only ming the blood hunters for entirety was wrong.


    Hisst words were carrying a blunt truth and the Rank Masters lowered their heads. Around four hundred years ago a normal hunter betrayed and started scheming against the Hightown with the help of Beasts. He was normal hunter and if considering then all the normal hunters should be banned from hunting. Suppose this goes on then who would be fighting against the monsters and Beasts? Of course no one will be there. Banning was not the right choice. For some time no one answered. They were speechless what to argue against it. The one standing on the big spot voiced, "Send these two hunters toward the Second Tower. I cannot decide about this conflict." He grimly spoke.


    The Rank Master standing at their feet nodded and gestured them to follow him. They were sending them toward Second Tower to discuss and decide. If they fairly decided then it would be an event of history. But it all depended at the decision of the Rank Masters. Normally they were not cruel or block headed; they rationally hear every issue and then deliberate briefly on the topic after all their decisions would influence the fate of the Hightown. For Qiao it was fulfilling promise but for Hightown it was matter of innocent lives.


    Deadwater followed behind. He wanted to see what would be the result of this strange chaos and the courageous young hunter. Would it that the Hightown may punish him for doing such daring deed?'' ''As well what part he could take in this ongoing action?'' it was not about speaking up for someone knowing that he has some business with him.


    Qiao silently followed and gestured the blood hunter. Wuza was walking like dead log. He cannot tell what would be the result of the brother hunter''s efforts. Nothing was predictable. Just taking a look at the grandeur of the Hightown he could return and tell several stories of unheard charm.

 Chapter 240: Blunt Young Hunter

    Chapter 240: Blunt Young Hunter


    Blunt Young Hunter


    Nothing is important than the fate of the Hightown


    Qiao and Wuza followed behind the Rank Master. They were walking inside the Third Block and it has building after building small and big. These were abodes of the Rank Masters. Soon there came the Towers in view. The Second Grade Towers were meant for Second Rank Masters. They had to walk a lot to reach the peak of the Tower where the Rank Masters were present. The whole building emitting light or perhaps it was made of something glitter. The structure gave off the aura of mix ancient and majestic.


    They walked stairs after stairs. Reaching peak of the tower was not taxing for them as none of them was below level five. Only the blood hunter felt his lips getting dry. He was supposed to keep patience and he has learned from the roots of his mind and heart. He would prefer to die rather than going against the rules. He could wait till the brother hunter talkst and the Rank Masterse up with the decision. From the words of the elders; his hopes was not high about the new elders. Who knows what else they would speak about blood hunters. He was giving less attention toward their words because getting angry on those words would look unworthy.


    Qiao did not speak; he was much surprised to see and wanted to know what this special ce was. They walked half a day and saw through many buildings. All the partition of the Hightown seemed a part of grand structure. Everything was in great order and the ce looked like divided with the intention to keep the very motif safe. The brains of the Rank Masters were always agreeable when they consider the fate and the safety of the Hightown.


    Simply they cannotpromise on it. Three Rank Masters were present at the Tower. Normally all of them have their own separate Towers if they wanted to flight with the beasts. Today they seemed sitting here to discuss on something important. The door opened and they saw some hunters entering with a Rank Master. They ced aside some of the papers and turned to see them all. It had been long ago that the third Rank Master bring along hunters for solving a matter. If he was here that means the matter really needed their attention. In just one nce they noticed the blood hunter and also the hunter called Deadwater.


    He wastely here in the Hightown for long time ever and ording to him; he was waiting for someone. There was also a level five hunter wearing nice clothing. Usually hunters did not spend much on the expensive clothing; they prefer simple or workable for hunting. "Greetings second lord. I was here with an important matter; I hope I did not disturb the seniors." The Rank Master put his right hand on his chest and greeted.


    The Rank Master nodded. Greetings were casual. The senior Rank Masters never get displeased unless a hunter ignores the orders then the hunter should immediately die because if the hunter has guts to ignore the orders then it was possible that one day he would deceive Hightown. "What is the matter?" the second Lord asked solemn. "Senior a level five traveler brought a blood hunter with him and he wants Hightown to give him a chance for proving his worth." The Rank Master briefly exined. The second Lord looked toward the hunter and voiced. "Do you know the fleece I am wearing?" he asked Qiao. Qiao got surprised at this random question. He was not the cloth tailor in this world to tell the various types of clothing.


    Also when on earth he has this extra time to investigate tailor made fleeces? Qiao thought and voiced, "Your fleece must be from some monster." He spoke straight as if speaking the truth of century about which he was hundred percent sure. "You are wrong. The gut of a dead blood hunter is used in the pleating of the fleece. The nails are used instead of beads. Do you think its cruel?" The way the second Lord voiced was enough to stab the soul of the blood hunter and indeed the second Lord was sneaking his expressions.


    Qiao was shocked to hear however he did not let loss hisposure. "It depends why you chose these items for the fleece? Doubt it is to increase the usibility then it is fine but if you killed a blood hunter to get the items for the sake of hatred against the race then I would not appreciate it." Qiao answered. These types of questions were asked in reality shows to kill theposure of the contestant generally. The second lord shook his head and stood up.


    He cannot tell whether he disliked this young and blunt hunter however hisposed self was noticeable. He did not get angry a bit instead looked at the blood hunter. "Banning is for purpose. You cannot simply wake up from your sleep and ask us to give you another chance." He voiced solemn. The higher level hunters bear much patience. They never get furious on small things and they were responsible to speak and act rational. They were the elders and the Rank Masters of the Hightown. It was already wonderful that a level five hunter hasmand on his nerves to stand in front of him and speak.


    He cannot mock or show the dull attitude which actually did not suit someone bearing a high position. Second Rank Lords have grim and captivating aura around them with the years of hunting experience. They were supposed to listen and then solve the problems instead of creating troubles or chaos. "In my eyes the Hightown is sleeping to bother the powerful creatures living under the grounds of the Vaga Hillocks. We barely escaped." Qiao did not budge an inch. His words carry solid reasoning most of the time giving tough time to the opponent.


    His words almost stabbed like a sword however the Rank Masters were rmed to hear this. They looked at the third Rank Master. Clearing the small inds and giving reports about powerful monsters was the responsibility of the Third Tower. The Third Rank Master stood speechless.


    He was not expecting that the argument would take this turn. As for the Vaga Hillocks he has not received any strange report; before he could deny he remembered thest report which includes the missing report of few hunters. Words struck in his throat and he wished to disappear somewhere.

 Chapter 241: The Hotheaded

    Chapter 241: The Hotheaded


    The Hotheaded First Rank Master


    "Exin what you witnessed." The second Lord immediately asked. "We were taken hostage and brought in the underground hidden ce. The creatures differ from human appearance and in no way they match monsters. They were horrible and cruel. What I noticed that they hostage hunters and then throw in the dark prisons. As for their purpose I am not sure about it." Qiao intention skipped the mention of the huntress and her condition.


    The Third Rank Master nodded and asked for permission to go back and send someone for checking the problem. First of it he wanted to go away before this hunter keep mentioning things. "Wait; send a level seven team to destroy them. If they are near Middletown then they definitely have nned something." The second lord advised. The Third Rank Master left however Deadwater remained behind. There was silence for some time. "The First Rank Masters are busy. I cannot suddenly invite them toe and solve this issue as I cannot shoo away you without giving a proper answer." The second lord sat on his high chair.


    He was quite surprised currently. If he kept insisting on his words without a proper decision then he would not be doing his responsibility a better way. Forcefully asking the hunter to keep shut and get lost from the Hightown was against the conventional rules of the Hightown. No matter how stronger was a hunter or how much authority he kept over others; he should not suppress others by sheer strength. It would lead to disastrous circumstances sooner orter. The hunters might revolt against the Hightown in this situation. Suppression cannot solve problems especially there were already number of enemies.


    Until now Deadwater got impressed from the capability of the young hunter. In fact he was already impressed back then when he saw him smashing the stone. Who could have thought that he could go against the notorious hunter called Rucha? The enmity would surest until one of them gets killed at the hands of other. The impression of Qiao got better about this ce and the elders. No one was trying to brag beyond limits or telling him that he has no rights to talk about something irrelevant about him. Considering their positions they seemed the very elders of the Hightown.


    "Fushi call your beast and inform one of the First Lord." The second lord asked the other. They were not speaking or interrupting the ongoing conversation. They knew if needed the second Rank Master would eventually ask their opinion however the present problem was different. It was good that the First Lord were twenty in total. They bore utmost authority over others and always deliberate among other first lords about something of equal importance. The second lord called Fushi nodded and went. He stood on the edges of the Tower and a beast came immediately.


    He hoped on it and left for the First Tower. Leaving matters pending was not the way of these Rank Masters. They prefer to solve problems as soon as possible. Fushi returned after some time with another elder his majestic aura was unmatched. He came on his own beast andnded on the top entrance of the tower. There was a crown on his head. The stone in the middle of the crown emitted a visible glow which was a sign that the stone was at least infinity level. The second rank masters bowed and greeted. They cannot show disrespect.


    "What made you invite me?" he soberly asked one of the second lords sitting on the grand chair. "There is a hunter who brought a blood hunter and im that he should be given second chance that''s why I bothered senior." The Rank Master exined the situation. The First Lord scrutinized the hunters standing at the bare entrance of the Tower. "This matter is not bothersome in my eyes. Send back the blood hunter as we have already several matters at hand to consider while the one brought him should be punished. He had lost his chance in hunting under the guidance of the Hightown. As for who let them walk inside the Hightown should also be punished." Saying this First Rank Master stood up from the chair ready to go. Everyone got stunned for few moments but it was expected by the second Rank Masters. They cannot me the blunt hunter. Something which had been forced from two thousand years; the Hightown cannot simply forget it and let the blood hunters walk around in the Hightown. Qiao could not but feel bitter about. This hot headed First Rank Master was out of his mind in his eyes.


    "Wuza take my words and let mee back for you after some time and then I will grant you second chance." Qiao spoke haughty. Since the Hightown can decide recklessly then he was also wild. He spoke and turned to leave the Tower. His voice carried no intent other than determination. The Hightown wanted to abandon him then he would dly abandon Hightown. He has lesser things to care about much less to care the hot headed elder. The First Rank Master stopped in his track. He was not expecting to hear this in his entire life span.


    A hunter; a hunter of level five standing in the Second Tower the second most powerful ce in the Hightown and for the whole seven continents. He was disregarding the whole Hightown. It was unseen and unheard. ''Does not he fear? Who was he? Howe he learned to fend off the authoritative aura of an elder? Why he was speaking for a blood hunter? Why everything sounded in and pure?'' The First Rank Master thought in his head.


    The unmasked words were blunt definitely however they were sincerely spoken. No one can ever point out evilness because he did not bear it. The hunter called Deadwater was speechless. In this situation he was only a bystander. He could see the in expressions of the young hunter and thought what they define.

 Chapter 242: Unheard and Unseen

    Chapter 242: Unheard and Unseen


    Unheard and Unseen


    Let mee back for you


    His im brought silent chaos for the Rank Masters. The hunter perhaps got disappointed about the decision or he meant it? They were thinking the same question. "Wait little kid." The First Rank Master voiced to stop the young hunter from leaving. "Do you think the blood hunters should be given chance? Give me a reason for that." He eased up on the chair and anticipated another blunt reply. After all Rank Masters had been regarded extremely authoritative yet this young hunter was disappointed about them. This was bigger issue than the previous one.


    They could kill anyone disobeying the orders of the Hightown however this young hunter was not doing this. Perhaps he befriended with the blood hunter and wanted to speak up for him. But he was giving him a hope that he would one day return back and grant this chance. This was something different which they never witnessed. Hunters take oaths to return back and revenge usually but never happened anyone im this. "They are also part of thisnd and they are humans just like others slightly different hunters. If Hightown can allow meat hunters then blood hunter should also be tested of their worth." Qiao voiced.


    "The second reason is that Hightown needed the presence of Blood Hunters to maintain the bnce of power if I am not wrong." "The third reason is that neglecting someone would not bring positive change; it would only suppress the sincerity of many." "The fourth reason is that in my view short numbers of loyal hunters are better than bunch of fools." "It is up to you what you prefer." Qiao voiced in. When he stopped speaking the First Rank Master twitched his brows. From the tone he could guess that young hunter would definitely be Hunter Monarch one day and then grant the blood hunter a second chance.


    A hunter never speaks out of whim. He could imagine this young huntering through the hurdles. For him to be at level five at this age means that he was ambitious. "You reminded me of my youth. I don''t know whether it was my in nature which made me the Frist Rank Master of the Hightown or it was my stubbornness to never ept defeat. I can see you next Rank Master in another hundred year." The First Rank Master finally let go his grim aura.


    Qiao stood motionless. He cannot expose that he has not that extravagant amount of time. These hunters only know talking about hundreds of years and there the humans celebrate seventy years as the golden age and expected final age. "I cannot solely decide about it and the First Tower at least needed three months to deliberate over this requisition before decision. Of course we cannot bother our next Hunter Monarch to personally grant it. The unban will be decided after three months till then the blood hunter would live under the orders of the Second Lord." The First Rank Master gave his final words and stood up.


    He was short of time. Before leaving he voiced, "Young kid do enroll in the Hunting Schools for faster progress." He said this and hoped on the beast. The three Rank Masters of the Second Tower were standing silent. In the presence of the First Lord they cannot interrupt the conversation or give their own opinion. Everyone knew his limits and criteria of responsibility. Thest words of the First Rank Master were the final words and no one can decline. The Second Lord looked the blood hunter and nodded.


    He understood why First Rank Master wanted the blood hunter to live under his orders for three months. He wanted to test the nature of this blood hunter and gave a silent order to give all trails to this blood hunter for this test. Among the Rank Masters many things were not exined but theyprehend on their own. Qiao was pleasantly surprised at this changed decision. It was good that he decided to go all out and vent every word brewing in his head. At least it worked in the end so nothing to regret. The oue was eptable. There was a chance if the blood hunter could understand it and from his expression it was evident that he also understood it. Wuza was immensely d. He just didn''t know how to express considering where they were standing right now. The Rank Masters were looking forward to their actions. Qiao patted his shoulders and nodded. Wuza was thankful; the brother hunter fulfilled his words. He fought for him. His eyes got wet with the gratefulness. HE kept following brother hunter however there was not a sliver of hope in his heart but he cannot show it openly in front of sincere hunter.


    Here today he was taken by the elders with a chance that he might get the hunter position. Qiao cannot stay inside the Tower anymore because it was only reserved for Rank Masters. He walked outside after saying goodbye to the blood hunter.


    The higher level hunter also left walking beside him. "Where you will stay?" Deadwater asked. "Perhaps on the same bench?" Qiao answered. "May I know why you were waiting for me?" he asked curious. He was busy in talking with one after other elders and forgot that this higher level hunter saved him when confronting the first elder.


    "We can talk about it in my lodge as wandering in the night around the Third Block is prohibited. In fact all the passageways should not be ventured because the Rank Masters takes flight over the Hightown sky. Anyone suspected would be killed immediately." Deadwater exined the rule and Qiao nodded. He has to ept the invitation of this hunter since he did not bear any malicious intent toward him and the fact he saved him once. "Sure and thanks for letting me know the rule." Qiao answered.


    They walked various paths and reached the majestic lodges of the high level hunters. These were built in rows after rows considering the present numbers of the higher level hunters. Few of them share one lodge for the expensive rent.

 Chapter 243: Bargain

    Chapter 243: Bargain


    Bargain


    Nothing is free of price


    The lodge was exceptionally clean and nicely decorated with essentials. It resembled as someone having a stable ie and rent a beautiful apartment. This said the higher level hunter has a stable sry ording to Qiao. The hunter led him toward his training room. There were few weapons hanging on the wall and some of the stone shining in the middle of the room. Qiao was shocked to see the stone. If he was not wrong then these stones were active but when did the hunter spawn his control over them ormanded?


    "With the level increased the control over the stone and the distance improve greatly. When I go outside of my lodge I leave them active to make sure no one break in or rob my possessions." Deadwater exined seeing the look of astonishment on the face of the young hunter. Qiao nodded. "After you left the hunter king told me that you were the one fighting against the Grand Delirium so I decided to search and ask for a favor." The higher level hunter spoke. He has dyed his test trials more than once. Another test trials date was near and he has yet to grasp the fifth element of his hunting.


    "What is it? I wonder if a level five hunter can be helpful for a level eight hunter?" Qiao was amazed now. If the hunter was looking for him then he wished to know the reason in brief. "It is not about the tendency or part of any injury but my consciousness has a scar which hinders me from acquiring a faithfulness of a beast. I had been doing everything to look for the solution of this problem but could find one. Someone told me that only a hunter with superior level consciousness can heal this scar." The hunter uttered.


    "So ording to this since I fought with the Phantasm I possess stronger consciousness?" Qiao was pleasantly surprised. The hunter gestured him to sit on the chair. He also sat in front of Qiao. "Considering your age and the level; it can be highly regarded stronger than a level eight." The hunter sighed. "I am called Deadwater by the way but it is not my real name." The hunter ced his hand on his chest while introducing. He toned it like he was speaking with an equal level hunter which was evident from his actions.


    "What is your real name?" Qiao eased up on the chair and asked. He was sitting in front of the higher level hunter; from his clothing to his styled chain hanging around his waist everything was exquisite. His hair style matched with the Roman Reign a wrestler in the advanced world. The above hair was secured with band. The hair was not longer than the neck length. The super bright eyes showed his in nature. There was a mark of some symbol on the back of his left hand.


    "My name is Dachin." The hunter replied. "Brother Dachin let me say that you did not go all out in finding the solution, is that true?" Qiao immediately turned down his im that he has done many ways to solve the problem. It was truth. He did not go all out because most of the solutions led toward evil means. "Haha you are quite smart. To be honest I cannot go against my own rules no matter if I fail the grueling struggle. You can name it anything, be it stubborn or odd." The hunter eased up speaking. "If you are confident then I may can be of some help and heal the scar." Qiao shook his shoulders.


    ording to him the hunter must have done homework about it that''s why he was waiting for him. "For this there is a set price. Would you mind paying?" Qiao came to his point straight. Seeing that the higher level hunter wanted his favor then there was no slick asking favor in return. "Sure I would not be taking it granted as well. I don''t mind the price." Dachin shook his shoulders dly. What was most gearing other than the Test Trials for Hunter King? No matter if the level five hunter ask exuberant price; he has means to pay.


    For all these years he has umted many assets. Using half of them for healing his worry would not count much. Qiao was not thinking to demand spoils or anything simr. He wanted to learn the advance hunting hence he was about to join Hunting School but there was a problem. Spending lot of time on the inner field learning would waste his time. He wanted to skip the slow burn process simr of a school in advanced world. Three months; only three months were ahead for him to decide his fate.


    The Hunting Schools would enroll him for the sses and then the boring mentors. No matter what ce a mentor belongs; its characteristics never change. They keep giving warnings. They mention some horrible events of the students who failed to follow the guidance of the mentor and then lost forever. They warn and scare the students so on and so forth. Qiao could imagine why the hunters take hundred of years in learning and advancing a single level; the credit goes to nasty teachers. Some of students take the warning on their hearts and never take risk in life.


    For Qiao he has lesser time to go through such circumstances again. He has already done his junior and junior high schooling in the advanced world and facing the mentors again would not add up in his knowledge unless someone really helpful end up in front of him. Goodness that the higher level hunter was waiting for him else he would have doomed in the Schools of Hunting. Qiao has thought what price he would ask in return. But first he needed to know whether he could heal the scar or not. It was not that the higher level hunter would grant him the price no matter Qiao failed. This only happens in the hospitals of the advance world where the patient''s family had to pay despite the fact that the doctors were unable to save the dear one.

 Chapter 244: Bargain 2

    Chapter 244: Bargain 2


    Bargain 2


    The price is eptable


    Their conversation kept going and they could hear pping of wings sometimes in the empty sky of the Hightown. The Rank Masters were also on their duty. The Hightown can be taken as the center of seven continents and if the epicenter cannot maintain the pace then it was time of worry for all. The Rank Masters were taking flights at the various directions of the Hightown and the entrances surveying the surrounding as well as the teams on guard. Every guard team was level eight. It was to let the enemies know that Hightown was not sleeping at all.


    These two hunters agreed to favor each other. First Qiao wanted to test if he could heal then he can rte what price he has thought in his head. There was no need to mistrust the higher level hunter and in fact no reason too; considering the previous interaction. "You can mention any incident where the problem might have originated first ording to your observation." Qiao asked. For him healing was a scientific process but he cannot tell this to the hunter. The exnation would not bring any benefits. The incident perhaps could bring a clue as to how the options can be used for understanding the problem.


    "My mother told that when I was an infant a beast happened to break the safety wall and kept howling inside the town until the guardians appeared. The beast''s howling is different from monsters. Being normal infant human it shrilled my consciousness leaving the scar behind." Dachin exined. This was the reason that all those years the hunters and humans equally mocked his struggle. They said it was useless. None can survive yet he did. He reached to this level. Now this scar was hindrance in taming a beast.


    The beasts take advantage of this scar and try to deceive him and then ambush. Being a higher level learned hunter he always killed them in return of this trickery. How long he could keep this. The time was flying and in next hundred years he would lose chance for the test trials of Hunter King. Qiao heard and nodded. The scar not only prompted the firstyer of consciousness in fact it stickied to his sentiments. "It seemed I can solve this problem." Qiao stood up and voiced. He was ready to examine the patient in a very professional way.


    Checking through the pulse he was able to reach the root of injury. It was part of firstyer so a simple go through would mop the scar one thing that he needed maudlin or emotional treatment too. It was type of treatment which could directly influence the sentimental disobediences. The longsted scar left this type of strange disobediences for his brain to develop with the time. It caused the hunter lose control hismand over the brain orders for a creature. Qiao was able to exactly diagnose because he fought the powerful stone not long ago. He had gone through much and now he possessed a powerful brain and consciousness.


    Hismands were stronger and he could easily order a beast after reaching level seven minimum. His cemented energy flowed through and reached the scar. There was not visible interruption since they were sitting in the training room without any external or internal threat. The stones were also providing enough source of unseen aura. It was said that an active stone was considered an entity in itself giving out the needed energy. Dachin rxed not letting his fearsome aura disturb the healing and also scare the ''doctor''.


    "I have seen many go with the demand of the hunting or for some time shook off the self-rules for the sake of benefits. It is normal however I liked to get acquainted with atypical for instance ''You''." Qiao voiced. His emotional healing also started with these words. Those who chose strict paths always felt alone because of the circumstances. It was possible that they disliked the schemers or cheaters. This increased their loneliness. The hunting world was no exception. Here most of them became friends with others for the benefits. Few of them cheat when it needed. This way the focused and ambitious hunters remain lone ''Pullers''. [* ''Pullers'' I tend to introduce and invent this term from now on. If I wrote another story then I will introduce it as something more open]


    It can never be easy for a Puller to go through all hurdles in life. That''s why Qiao respected them and wished to get acquainted; he himself was no exception andes under the term. His words would let the hearing experience which the hunter might rarely have encountered before. Having bro-hood in life of hunting can be called a blessing and it unswervingly influences the thought process bring freshness for the active consciousness.


    "I am indeed d to hear this. No matter wherever in the seven continents you ask for my help I wille and stand by your side." The hunter was exceptionally happy. He not once took his levels on his head and looked down upon other hunters. For him to get a sincere friend was better than having a stronger trickster. "Your scar is healed." Qiao voiced. A drop of sweat fell from his forehead. ''Doctoring with the consciousness is tough so this is why psychiatrists take piles of money for every session'' Qiao thought in his head.


    "What?" the hunter could only utter one word which carried all his emotions and concerns. "It is indeed. You can test it." Qiao sat on the chair with ease and waved his hand. He was not in condition to exin. First he needed some soothing on his temple. The hunter saw his silence and thought to test on his own. He has a stone with him which did not get activated because it was part of a beast and hismands did not work on beasts. The hunter walked out of the room.


    There in another room he stood gripping the stone in his hand.

 Chapter 245: Bargain 3

    Chapter 245: Bargain 3


    Not Much


    Worth paying the price


    "The scar is healed in shortest time?"


    The hunter sessfully activated the stone which was a sign that nothing was stopping his spawnedmands. There was no more need to test so he returned in the training room. It was not that he mistrusted the young hunter. The time he took in healing was less than the menders mentioned before. Now he has no doubt about it. He went back to hear what favor he could render in return. The hunter sat on the chair in front of the young hunter. Qiao was sitting with closed eyes supporting against the back of chair.


    The hunter did not disturb him. Qiao fell asleep on the chair. It had been many days since hest rested. The hunter side smiled and also closed his eyes. He finally healed his scar. It can be taken a good return of his decision back then. He went against the team of Diggers to save this low level hunter. Apparently it was equal to turn two powerful Diggers his enemy. But he found two friends too. One of them was also going to take the uing test trails of the Hunter Kings and this one young hunter also became his good friend ording to his words.


    The hunter''s lodges were silent now. Half of lodges were empty because the hunters were on big missions. Few who recently returned back were now retired to sleep. Only few were awake practicing the skills or learning the attack sense of the stones. Rucha was wandering to search the young hunter and kill while he sent back the other team mate because he thought the revenge was on his shoulders not the otherwise. This said Rumble returned back and he happened to see the third digger that went against them in the middle of the battle. It was taken an open challenge.


    Rumble was brewing with hatred against Dachin. He vowed to get back to him whenever he found a chance. He cannot do anything inside the boundaries of the Hightown. Any type of actions could lead to the anger of the Rank Masters and then one should forget to take next breath alive. Whatever he has in mind can only be executed outside the Hightown. The night went past slowly. Only three entrances worked at night hosting the returnees. Some of them brought back with news and reports; few returning from missions.


    The Rank Masters which were gone to meet some of the hidden Nests also returned with secret information about the beasts. The day time recruited Rank Masters would process these reports for the First Level Rank Masters to take a look and decide the grim matters. Overall this was the normal routine work assigned to everyone and this keeps on. The routine would not break no matter if all the sides of the Hightown were set on fire unless beasts directly came attacking the Hightown. So it was best ce for rxing and resting. Those teams sent on missions rarely rest especially without the fear of monsters or beasts.


    When the day begins the activities started in the Hightown. Qiao opened his eyes wondering that he was sleeping on the chair. Dachin also slept the same way. This was the life of a hunter. Qiao fixed his appearance and wait for the hunter to wake up by disturbing the flow of the stones. This disturbance would wake him up. The hunter haspletemand on the stones and his rest did not interrupt the active stones. The hunter immediately opened his eyes and saw the hunter smiling. Qiao was ying with the flow of the stones.


    "Haha good way to wake up a sleepy rogue." He rubbed his eyes and gestured Qiao toe along. At another part of the lodge fresh water was avable. They sttered some water to wash the face. "Now that you have healed my scar do tell me the price in detail." The hunter dried out water from his face with a flip of his hand. Qiao picked his extra cloth and dried the water drops from his face. "I want this senior to teach me the higher level hunting. I am short of time to get in the sses of Hunting Schools and wait for the time. It would bring disastrous situation for me. I cannot rte what are my concerns." Qiao voiced in detail.


    The hunter heard and nodded. "The Hunting Schools not only teach the hunting method in fact they provide some sources for the students. However the sources are not worry I have everything to begin with but teaching hunting" Dachin was hesitating whether he has some mentoring guts after all it was not a simple and easy job. The performance of the hunter depended whether he was able to mentor well and he was not confident about this type of ability.


    "Mentoring is not difficult if the pupil is ready to learn since I have a smart pupil then I think I should give it a shoot to test whether I can mentor or not. Sess would lead me found a Guild in the Hightown and failure means I have no such capacity. Good that Hightown has two more slots for the Guild camps." Dachin shook his shoulders to give it a try. Qiao secretly rejoiced though the hunter did not tell him directly he was in the middle to make his mind.


    "Since I have already promised and I can understand your concerns so I am nning let you learn hunting. I have plenty of sources and rest of them can be bought easily from the market of the Hightown." The hunter voiced. "And this lodge will be a ce where we will initially practice." He waved his hand agreeing on the price of healing. Qiao sighed deeply; finally there was someone who could prove helpful in learning faster. This was the result of his hard work and the slowly developing nature where he was learning to asionallymit good deeds without thinking a return over.


    Before being sent to this world the only good deed which happened tomit and get caught in the circumstance forced his stubborn nature to test out several such type of deed. It would be a test how many times he would fell face down. However most of time the good deed returned back in a way of favor and often times it was bigger than he expected. It turned out that good deed was not behind his circumstances at all. It must have rted to his fate or luck. The fate wanted him to gain bigger and sent here with time limit.


    ''Pretty sure his fate has nned this long ago'' he thought in his head. The hunter was oblivious of his thoughts getting readypose all the lessons of the hunting one by one. The training room was big enough. The hunter picked a stone and it started engraving some symbols on the wall of the room. He seemed much invested in what he was doing. Before starting lessons the material should be detailed or at least few important things should not skip his hand. Every hunting ss let the hunter learn some aspects. Let''s believe that half of them were useless in practical hunting just like the algebra and trigonometry.


    The hunter was also skimming the useless or unimportant aspects which the mentors drag in the ss. Some cemented symbols started to appear just like the ancient Egypt bs where the age old humans left some of their findings in the form of signnguage. Qiao was witnessing how diligently the hunter was working to bring the mentoring material in existence. Well he cannot tell what it was. It took some time and Dachin finished setting up whole three sets of sses and their requirements.


    The ss above from level eight does not bear any lessons it was all in practical field. Limited numbers of restrictions were already taught in the level seven ss. The hunter sat on the chair and stared the big wall scrutinizing whether he did miss anything. After some time he nodded. Qiao did not disturb him and his eyes kept following the actions of the hunter. There were several questions which he would ask the hunter once the learning begins. It was beginning of the long day. "From this day to onward two days you can learn by heart all the aspects while for practice depended on you how long you need to take and grasp the basics. Most of the hunters prefer stone as a weapon in the advance hunting but if you want to design your own weapon then you have to learn the profession how the weapons are built." The hunter voiced leaving this choice for the hunter. Qiao thought and decided. For learning profession would take extra time and cement. "I would skip weapon hunting." "Hm good but if someone renders a stronger weapon or grants a wonderfully designed weapon then you should not hesitate to take it." The hunter chuckled saying this.

 Chapter 246: Mentoring

    Chapter 246: Mentoring


    Mentoring


    The disciple is diligent


    "Young man the most sses in the level six happened to be about misceneous things for example Monster''s recognition. The hunters are familiarized with several hundred monsters inuring in the seven continents. So basically it''s a tempering of the memory of a hunter this way. Moreover it helps in recognizing immediately and then ns the hunt." Dachin voiced after a long silence. He was done organizing all the aspects and started with this one. Qiao heard and nodded. From the time he appeared in this world every hunter was a new and fresh. He never had seen it much less to hunt so he can take it as he could withstand the ignorance of this level. He has sharp observation skill with this he could calcte the movements and n a better attack.


    Of course he understands the aspect since the hunting would be different after level five so the do the monsters but he has his grit to move on. He has choice at this moment shook away the idea of time and move for the enrollment in the hunting school or earn risk in every next level. It was mad choice but what was alternate? None.


    It was simr of prior knowledge of the thief when the police was to go on a search. It helps a lot in pinning down the criminal and what rush ways he could choose against them for escape. Here the ''thieves'' information was also avable but Qiao was about to ready bunk the ss and the lecture so he probably would remain alert in the future that he skipped lessons. It would also temper him about the sudden and uncertain circumstances. "Let the timee and face the monsters one by one. It would be my luck whether I survive otherwise there is death waiting already." Qiao shook his shoulders. He made his mind and told the hunter.


    The hunter was also expecting a simr answer so he cannot me. "The next is how to hunt those specific monsters hence you skimming the first choice then you have to learn some typical and well known methods to trap the monsters. It will help reduce the risk in hunting. Some of level six teams keep strong trap with them though these traps only work in the level six hunting. The traps cannot stop the level seven monsters least." Dachin paused and spoke again.


    "Most certainly the level seven teams use some random tricks for instance intentionally creating a barrier with the help of stone attack to trap a monster from escaping. There are few mouth sounds which can irritate a monster and it would not leave the vicinity instead attack." The hunter was rting this theory so that Qiao should keep in mind when hunting. These theories were taught in the big theory halls once in a week by the hunting school. The secondes the type of stones. "The hunters hunt for two main reasons. One for the spoils but it is only in lower levels. The higher level hunters are paid by the Hightown in exchange of the single stone gotten from the rare monster. As for the teams of level six and level seven since the team only consist of three members then they split the stone in three pieces. It does not destroy the validity of the stone and it still can be used for attacks."


    "The teams keep these stones for attacks and for the defense depending on the situation. No one can force you to sell these stones unless you wanted them to be sold. From level eight to up none of weapon work so the stone were the real weapons used in the battles against the monsters. You have to keep some aspect in mind when leveling. You should not prefer only the attack type stones it is dangerous. It would also limit the ability of the hunter against the monster." If you learn weapon learning then these stones could also form a customized weapon which is not necessary limited to the hands of the hunter. It can work like a stone despite the appearance of weapon." Dachin exined. He did not want to skip bit of information which would keep the mind of the hunter alert in every situation.


    There were few tricksters who intentionally mold some of the information to betray the other member in the middle of the battle. Everyone knew the Hightown was strictly ruled so they pull off their fake goodness in the open forest. Human only fear strictw and the ountability when guarded other way they go on ording to their own motives and instincts. For instance people won''t pick up the thing fallen in front of them when it was lit and the cameras were on yet they would rob the neighbors immediately as soon as the electricity shortfalls.


    Qiao was hearing attentive. He knew every bit of information was useful. In the open forest everyone can turn enemy only the self-learning would help. "Nowes the type of hunting; there are only two types; first is to use weapon and second is to use stones. As I have already exined what you need at what level. The stones take themands of the hunters. There are fragile changes which are actually much distinctive for an ambitious hunter. If you hunted a stronger hunter and got the stone then this stone would necessarily recognize yourmand once activated but if you bought an attack type stone then it is highly likely that it would betray without letting know the hunter. This said the stone would not use whole strength against the enemy of the hunter."


    This was a very critical point which some of the mentors skip intentionally. Qiao was amazed at this point. If he had had not known about it he must have been rying on an enemy to save in time of trouble. What else facing the wicked hunter needed every aspect perfectly perfect.


    "ording to this the stone taken from the first hand hunted monster would be better choice rather than a bought one?" Hunters usually buy attack type stones thinking that the higher level stone would be beneficial but it turned out that it was equally risk and threat for them. There happened to be many instances where a hunter was caught in a severe condition where royalty of the stone matters most. One could imagine the results after believing an enemy. From this Qiao patted himself and praised in his heart. His choice of this hunter for the help was not wrong.


    "Now it is important to understand the difference between attack type stones as well as defense type stones. The monsters that bear the attack type stones happened to be aggressive and crooked so the stones bear these qualities too. These types of stones were hard to active for the first time. A hunter needed to pour three drops of blood on the stone. You can recognize an attack type stone by bring it up and see through if there is vague line of blood inside of the stone then it is attack type." The hunter stopped thinking whether he skipped anything from the first theory lecture.


    He nodded that he did not skip. First row of symbols disappeared when he closed the first lecture. It was going smooth until now and he could see that the young hunter was diligently hearing him. Qiao was a very hard working student. His grades always remained highest this was the reason that he got schrship for university. Here in front of the strong hunter he cannot blink his eyes with the fear that it might skip a word or two. It was great that the senior was speaking nonstop without skipping important information.


    In normal sses it might span three months of lectures. "Well the attacks solely depended on the personality of the hunter and his ways so it is under your choice how you n for an attack. It would show yourmand as well as the sense of attack. Do you understand what I am trying to imply?" the hunter asked to confirm. "I understand in fact I have my own methods for monsters hunting." Qiao spoke out. The hunter casted a nce at his weapon and nodded. Wielding this type of weapons meant that the hunter has already formted his own methods for hunting which was a good sign.


    It was clear indication that he was not teaching to the wall. There were several points yet to exin andter he would test that the hunter had had grasp them or not. The test would prove his ambitious nature as well as the hunter would be at ease to know that his friend would not remain amon hunter in the future.


    If this pupil was able to level up earlier after his mentoring then he would bet his rest of life on training hunters in his Guild. Qiao could understand the concerns of the hunter.

 Chapter 247: Mentoring 2

    Chapter 247: Mentoring 2


    Mentoring 2


    Exining the fundamentals of hunting


    "For you the Hunting School would suit best; if you were able to pass the recruitment test then you can directly ask for missions. The Hunting Schools take missions from the third Rank Masters. It would be beneficial for an aspiring hunter. After the test you will get the recognition of Silver ss. During your level six journey you will be named and called by this specific term. You will be a part of team." The second round of lecture started right after five minutes pause. One would say that it was not mentoring but rting the information.


    Actually it was true that Dachin* (* This character was named differently in the previous chapters when first appeared in the story however the author decided to rename this character. The previous name is YaLu) was only rting but the organized way of information would not create much problem in digesting it.


    "For missions it can be suitable ce anywhere near the fourth continent specifically for Silver ss however as soon as you reach the peak of level six you can apply for the ss Test. The Hunting School is obliged to take the ss Test as soon as the hunters ask for it. The ss Test decides whether the hunter deserve the next level badge and identity so it is critical to pass in first attempt." At level seven two chances were given and at level eight five chances were given for the ss Tests. It made it tough for a hunter to decide whether he was ready to take the ss Tests.


    The hunter cannot tell the circumstances a hunter go through when following the team or living in the open forest. With the toughpetition they rarely show mercy for others. Normal missions can be treated loosely but the specific missions should bepleted else the team have to face the punishment or they chose to live in the forest until the mission was met. Hunting Schools were not lenient inpleting the missions. They have the pride to polish Hunter Kings for the future so they cannot show bit of loose attention. "There is a strict rule which you have to keep in mind. Once a hunter get injured seriously during any mission the Hunting School cancel the enrollment of the hunter and sends him in any of the Guild campus in the Hightown." Dachin reminded. "For Hunter King position you needed to remain the pupil of the Hunting School once joined."


    "It is not necessary that you always take missions for experience points. You can hunt just for the experience points if a team agrees to take you along in the open forest. These types of teams spend most of their time in the open forest and umte experience points unless Hunting School asks them toe back for a mission." Qiao nodded. It was something he anticipated. He wanted to roam around and explore as well as hunt for experience. Missions can only grant the certain type of monster with readymade information.


    The point was that the team members would reduce from five to three. Three hunters in a team were responsible for the hunt and their own lives. "The Hightown does not take responsibility of those in the open forest. Only those who were caughtmitting crime red handed they were punished ordingly so your life is your responsibility." It was what most sought after concern in the higher level hunting. The cheapest is the life of a hunter and the most expensive is the same as well. No one cane back and me the other hunter without a solid proof.


    "The level seven hunters are meant to given missions of long distances or they were sent in the fifth continent for experience gain. They only return when it is time for the ss Tests. This is the most crucial level for learning and gaining full control on the basic skills for instance Observation Skill, Agility Skill, Rush Skill and the Senses Skill. The ss Test of level seven is considered troublesome because no one can predict what kind of Test Trials the hunter had to pass. It can be a quest, a sudden mission of protecting some ind or simr." Qiao shed a surprise on his face for a brief moment then nodded. After all it was level seven; he cannot expect the test trails to be of lower assessment.


    "After level seven test trials the hunter no more follow a team instead the missions were solo and the hunter was expected toplete them no matter at the cost of his life. Defeat is only for dead or coward. Once coward the hunter would lose face in the School of Hunting. At this level the expectations of the Hunting Schools increased and they do not expect to earn shame because of a coward hunter." The hunter took a deep breath. He was speaking all the same bringing new aspects of every level and the difficulty. Qiao was making brain notes of these piles of information.


    Qiao could imagine what severity will be waiting at the level eight and nine. "Here let me remind you that the rare types of monsters are headache for hunting. They exhausted the hunter in pursuit. They do not use their stones for attack or defense. Their whole bodies bear various types of moves and attacks. Their defense is always problematic. They could easily fend off the attacks of normal stones and many more. Once a level eight rare type of monster hunted it try to smash the stone before death. For a hunter losing this stone is equal to lose the hunt." This was another key aspect of rare types of monsters.


    The ces were not specified as to where one could find the rare type. It can appear at uncertain ces too. As expected the advance hunting was not piece of cake. It was full of life threats as well the stronger monsters.


    "The requirements of level Eight and Nine or entirely different eight means seeking the nine and nine means the seeking thest level. This was the reason that 8th peak led toward the Hunter King Position and 9nth peak led toward the Hunter Monarch Rank. Both were important. One led toward the other. Failing one meant failing other." Another lecture ended with this. Dachin could feel that he was speaking the same way he heard from his mentor. He was afraid that he might scare the young hunter however looking at the bright and determined eyes of the young hunter he eased up.


    Another symbol disappeared from the wall. The second theorypleted. Qiao got various new aspects. He strongly felt that mental notes were not enough. He needed a pen and paper to write down some of them. He cannot divide three months for leveling because he cannot predict future. He had to fight for every position before others. Qiao need to cut the long way short. For this he had to work hard on the level seven not leaving weaknesses. He was nearly at the peak of level five and suitable for enrollment test in the Hunting School.


    "I am not sure if we will pass by each other in future so I will try my best to inform whatever I know. From level eight the missions start including beasts. The beasts differ from monsters. They do not use stones for attack or defense instead they fight like humans. The level eight beasts tend simr half human and half monsters. They use weapons of long range and use the tricks of humans." Beasts mostly bear feathers and can change their appearance for battle against a hunter. Hunting a beast was self-rewarding too. The Hightown notices such hunter and provide them resource for grooming.


    The hunters those have guts to face the beasts were definitely treasure for the Hightown. If someone asked who was the rival of the Human hold in the seven continents then the Hightown would tell these were beasts. With their capability of changing form they bear both human and monstrous qualities exceeding the limits of the humans. Few monsters and most rare type of feathery monsters were sure to transform after level eight. For specifications the beasts were considered different type of monsters that evolve in human form though their human form was scarier than the monster form.


    Taming a beast of level eight was beneficial for a hunter and it was necessary for the Hunter King position too. It was not easy task. Mostly hunters failed in their first attempts nheless they never ept defeat. Coming this far was not to kneel down and ept defeat instead they would perish in this struggle.


    Meanwhile Dachin organized the next theory and got ready. He was about to rte the aspects of a Hunter King and phases on go through. It was entirely different experience. At this level the hunter was no more remained under the orders of Hunting School instead he was taken over by the Rank Masters. These masters took care of the precious hunters and grant them the special responsibilities.

 Chapter 248: Mentoring 3

    Chapter 248: Mentoring 3


    Mentoring 3


    The real test of hunting


    "Almost half of the hunters lost their chance in life to get the position of Hunter King because of their haste or negligence. They get trapped or tricked failing to sustain and then injured. Any fatal injury at level seven peak can lead a hunter in dismay. Then those spend their lives in wasting time searching the remedy however there is no such remedy that could heal the core of life. The faulted body is not eptable for the nature of hunting to grant the strength matching a Hunter King or Hunter Monarch."


    "If I clearly mention it then I would say ny five percent of the present level seven hunters have lost their chance of bing Hunter King. Five percent of them would not ept it and set it aim for life to heal the weakness." Those who cannot advance or if possibly advance a level up would spend hundred of years gaining experience and maintaining the level under the permission of Hightown. "So you can understand how important is to fight back and how necessary is to act serene? Battling with another hunter often bring trouble in many ways but because there are not restrictions then it do not influence the present level unless an injury caused by the other hunter."


    For Qiao it might not be good if he faced an opportunist and let him go. He woulde back and waste his precious time. Then he has open choice in such situation. "Other than the key aspects you are free to hunt and explore. For Hunter King requirement your performance of every level; then taming a beast is challenging Hunting minimum five different attribute type monsters. It is solely to test the capability of the level eight peak hunter. It will indicate how actively you can decide the type of hunting as well the eptance sudden circumstances."


    Mostly hunters step back in such situation or ask the help of Hightown. It was some timeughable that the hunter did not bother to check his capability and epted setback. The Rank Master no matter if they happened to be lower level from the Hunter King or the level Eight Peak they wouldugh at such situations. Suppose if the hunters kept this attitude most of the time then the Hightown was done up. Who would step forward and strengthen the strong human hold. These types of events were rare however Hightown has many instances to rte others andugh.


    "The test trials of the Hunter Kings were not prenned most of the time. Any urgent or stubborn mission can be handed them. The Hightown can send them on some report; it was up to the hunter how he would handle the sudden situation and what level of responsibility he could show. For sure dangerous ces were meant for these trials. The trails wouldst till the Hightown Rank Masters were sure of the integrity and the suitability of the Hunter. Only then one can hold the position of Hunter King."


    "As for Hunter Monarch I cannot say much. It is said that a Hunter Monarch is chosen by the nature. No one can guarantee perfectly perfect hunting literally no one has control over the circumstances but a Hunter Monarch. His intellect level surpass from normal hunters. His grit is considered unmatchable. His control on the hunting is exaggerated. I have heard many aspects of a Hunter Monarch and his superiority over others. I wish I could witness a Hunter Monarch during my lifespan." Dachin deeply sighed and supported against the chair.


    The third lecture ended. Dachin skipped lot of information just for the sake of young hunter. He wants only the necessary one. "There is something which needed more in-depth information, stones. Stones can be life save; your weapon, thest choice in every condition. You should not let anyone rob you off from the hard earned. Even if you kill someone for this reason you will not be questioned. Some of the stones which emit more than three colors should be kept and not sold out. These stones are best against beasts. Wait I have a whole set of instructions against beasts." Dachin rubbed his be and closed his eyes. From level eight the hunters were not given normal missions. One whole continent and one half of other hosted the poption of beasts. Chosen level eight hunters were sent in those inds.


    From level seven to up monsters and beasts were under strict eyes of the Rank Masters. They cannot let them rummage or create trouble for the poption. There were conditions for a monster or beast if trying to create ruckus would have to face the hunters get defeated or in severe situation get killed. It was not that the Hightown randomly cast an eye then bluntly order for ughtering. Things were not in such a way.


    Hightown only order for killing when a beast or monsters were found in breaking the treaty of piece. It was suggested by the Hightown in the end. Hightown was not filled with mindless elders. They were responsible in every way for instance if the hunters were given free hand in ughtering the beasts then another war would break soon. Who would want peace when the races were under danger of the rulers? Qiao was also interested to know more about beasts. ording to the senior he will have to tame a beast before the test trials of the Hunter King.


    Many more adventures were waiting for him in this short time. The path was straight and calcted as long as he waspetent enough could temper his body and learn hunting at the peak he could face the wicked hunter with equal strength. With the end of next three months his stay in this world woulde to end. The results may differ; only one can survive a human from the advanced world or a hunter who thought to use a normal hunter for sacrifice in ce of his mistake.


    The mistake was big and the criminal should be punished severally. Qiao was determined to execute the punishment in the end. He would kill the wicked hunter in front of the all Hunter Kings for him to face humiliation before death.

 Chapter 249: Mentoring 4

    Chapter 249: Mentoring 4


    Mentoring 4


    Thest session of theory


    "The sses and hunting tactics of beasts are different. Almost all of the beast''s share simr characteristics with slight changes. The dangerous one is those who have attained the infinity level. They could change forms and confuse a hunter. No one knows how they learn the exact methods of human hunting. The Hightown want is trying to find out the root of problem but until now the sess is far away." Dachin started thest theory lesson. He himself was short of time. With the scar healed his first priority was to practice and then inform the second Rank Masters about his avability in the test trials.


    The Hightown was always ready to take test trials because the active and recruited hunters were on missions so someone should be there to act on fresh reports. "There is another problem the hunters who chanced upon hunting beasts never share their experience and it hinders others from taking precautions. For me I have yet to face the beasts in the field. I held myself back because of the scar in my consciousness. I bought the beast stone for practice but failed several times. Now that I can activate the stone it is clear indication that I can face the beast." Dachin dly rted.


    In this aspect Qiao would face and then see what the drawbacks were or how he coulde over them. "I decided to talk about the criteria of using a stone for thest theory because you are required to remember it no matter what. Every leveled stone has a limit of usage. After the limited usage the stone lose its energy so in every battle you should have required number of stones or you should be aware when the stone would go useless. It is critical during a battle."


    "Only the beast stones are different. They are used for long time depending if it is used against monsters of lower level; against a beast it would take extra effort. Monsters of higher level can attack from distance yet the beasts of infinity level can attack closely depending if they remained in the human form for attack; changing form would be troublesome. Summing up I would say it is the hunter who would decide what to do and what not." The hunter stood up from his chair and the stones moving around the room lost their light returning back to the hunter.


    Dachin held them and secured in the small pouch hanging on his waist. It was a sign that the theory lesson ended. Qiao stood up to follow. "Before a demonstration of the stone attack I want to know how long you have been hunting." Dachin asked an unexpected question. From his facial appearance he was young however calcting the exact age years of especially a hunter was impossible. The hunters can maintain their peak appearance and looks by maintaining the level even after three hundred years. So the senior has a reason to ask the question.


    "To be honest it had only been three months since I first started hunting. I invest every moment in hunting or practice rarely resting." Qiao rted. The hunter turned around agape scrutinizing the young hunter from head to toe. It was hard to believe but the calmposure of the young man was enough to jolt his senses. He shook his head and smiled. "Are you sure?" Dachin gulped his dry breath. "I have hunted two attribute type monsters until now and one of them was ake dragon." Qiao exined his hunting experience. "The spoils gotten from the dragon were traded with level eight hunter of the Hightown though the water dragon split the stone in three pieces before death and I heard that it cannot be used until the three pieces were patched together."


    He remembered the incident back then. The round ck eye ball of the hunter''s wide opened. Now he can understand why the young hunter possessed strong consciousness. "I won''t ask much then. It seemed you do not need a demonstration either." Dachin was thinking whether to brag his way of attack with a stone or not. Of course it was no more in question.


    "It will be a favor if I could see the demonstration." Back then Qiao witnessed the higher level hunter attacking with the stone and he acquired much from it however they were in the middle of chaos. ording to him he must have missed few details. "Sure then." Dachin moved in the open yard of the lodge. "The surrounding is limited so my attack would follow the limitations."


    A stone shone bright and a line of bright energy traveled in the yard. The stone did not move about instead the energy followed the gesture of the master. Qiao observed the details and nodded. With this his brain caught a new idea which can be helpful against beasts however he could only test it when confronting some beasts.


    "This senior is exceptionally learned and I am d that we had the bargain perhaps it was fate that we ended up helpful for each other. Now I would take my leave to get in the Hunting school." Qiao put his hand on his chest and voiced. "Sure I will be waiting for you to reach the Hunter King position sooner." Dachin put his hand on his chest and dly added.


    "Let me guide you the path toward the Hunting School." Dachin threw back some active stones and left with the young hunter. Telling him the path would confuse as the Hightown was densely structured and designed ce. They walked out of the lodge and took one of the paths. Within half a day bundle of information was imparted. Qiao had been following this way of collecting information so it was fine with him. The information was not messed the hunter took care of every aspect and the way he organized it was enough for Qiao to make mental notes.


    Taking huge steps they walked many new paths. The hunter did not speak anything while Qiao was anticipating about the environment of the Hunting School. He was bound to skip sses and the elders would definitely take him a fool. They cannot think enrolling someone with zero knowledge.

 Chapter 250: Hunting School

    Chapter 250: Hunting School


    Hunting School


    The neer and his backing


    After a long a distance they were standing in front of the entrance. The grand entrance presents the vibes of the strong hold of every block in its own space. Everything was in organized manner. The hunters who came in these two days were enrolling for the proper sses. The elders took their standard tests and then they registered them. It was the regr procedure for every hunter referred by the reputed guilds. There was some exception. With the consent of the Rank Masters the elders created this exception for some of the hunters.


    Some of the hunters were eligible to enroll direct Test Trials for the ss Badge. The ss Badge states the position of the hunter in the Hunting School. The elder saw a level eight peak hunter and stood up. "Did the Rank Master send some instruction?" Coming of a higher level hunter in the Hunting School was taken as the new order of the Rank Master. "Not really; I was here with my brother here. He wants Test Trails for the Enrollment. I hope few more slots are in reserved?" Dachin asked. The elder looked at the hunter. Qiao was only level five peak and those who wished to skip the standard procedure should necessarily be level six primary.


    "This" he scrutinized the hunter from head to toe. There was shapeless weapon in his left hand; the second weapon was hanging on his back and from the looks it was the rumored sword of ages. He fell in dilemma what to answer. There were sure capable hunters. "For this the hunter needed to answer some of the questions in front of the elders." The elder nodded and gestured toward where three elders were sitting across the table. They were here to enroll the new hunters.


    "Qiao I will go back now; from here it is your responsibility to pass the test." Dachin patted the shoulders of the young hunter and went back. Qiao was grateful that the senior showed the path and brought him here. He walked toward the elder and stood in front of them after greeting. "Young man we need to make sure that you are familiar with the required information. You are given exception because a level higher hunter is at your backing it means you must have learned much from your family of hunters." The elder gestured him to sit in front.


    As for why he stated ''Family of Hunters'' because the higher level hunter called him brother. No one call another hunter brother without good rtion. "I am prepared please proceed." Qiao spoke respectfully. He was excited what they were about to ask hoping that it should be under his information list. "If you are surrounded with the monsters when out in the forest for mission. What will you choose whether to abandon the rest of team members or help them escape as well?" the first elder asked the first question. Three elders were here for three different types of questions. The answer of the hunter will let them decide whether they would enroll him or not.


    Qiao thought for a moment and spoke, "It depends on the situation. If the team members intentionally harnessed or triggered many monsters without forming a n then I would not struggle to help them because this kind of behavior is prohibited in the team coboration. No matter if it is team leader he should foretell his n or whatever trap he was nning to avoid the sudden confusion as well earning the trust of the team members. Without trust no one will be willing render his life for incapable hunters." His tone was not high or haughty instead a determined and firm pitch.


    The elders squinted brows but nodded. The young hunter was fair in this answer. The way he exined was enough to let them understand his point why he would abandon them. They also prefer hunters who rationally decide rather than keep stubborn attitude in the peril situation. If they were asked whether they would follow behind a dumb team leader then their answer would be no different than the hunter. It seemed the young hunter passed the first question.


    "My question is what you would preferpleting a mission or solving a personal grudge in the open territory?" The second elder asked another different question. One could easily tell why this type of question was asked but a normal hunter cannot tell the reason behind as to what the elders want from a hunter. The order of the Hightown was superior all the way not the personal grudges of the hunters. "I wouldplete the mission at any cost becausepleting a mission meant keeping the peace for hundreds of normal humans. So my option would be to secure the normal humans rather than satisfy my personal grudge." Qiao has seen several real interviews of bigpanies and what type of questions and they ask.


    The purpose of these questions was to test the mentality of the contestant. The interviewer asked such questions whether the contestant hasplete control on his senses or what would be his choice in a time of chaos whether the contestant could prove beneficial for thepany. The second elder scrutinized at the answer. He was expecting a different answer. There were many who would say thatpleting mission would be their first priority but none of them had given this reason in exnation of the choice.


    Qiao turned silent so that the third elder also ask the question. The two elders looked at the third elder and nodded. He was about to ask a grim question however since two elder approved the answers he thought to not ask it. Fortunately they decide to not ask because Qiao had gone nk as to what answer he could utter. There was some information which could not be added because of bundle of information stocking to be imparted. Qiao was still sitting confident. "Young man you are selected for the enrollment test. There are some other requirement which the senior would guide you from here." The third elder gestured him pleasantly. Their task was to test the fortitude of the hunter whether he deserve to be added in the exception list and this young man seemed already qualify for the test. They were happy for the first time to interview a hunter. Mostly hunters were in and unmannered while giving the answers though they cared the position of the elders while speaking. It was refreshing to meet the young blood full of enthusiasm.


    As for whether he can pass the real test was up to him. The Hightown was always weing for all enthusiastic hunters. They were provided chances to prove the worth.


    Dachin returned back; he was ready to start his practice and tame a beast as soon as possible before the Hunter Kings Test Trials begins. There was not much time remained and thepetition would be tough as always. There was another fresh adding that his friend was always rolling for these trials. He hoped that the Rank Masters send both of them along. It would be adventurous and the wonderful journey for the test.


    Before he could enter his lodge someone bothered him with his aura. Rumble happened to see him walking toward the lodge and came to say hello. Well it might not be a friendly hello. Dachin turned to see the ring hunter. What more he could do other than ring? He was inside the territory of the Hightown and knows the consequences of creating ruckus here. "Did you forget your buddy?" Rumble snickered furiously looking at the hunter who betrayed them. "I never forget my friends as well as enemies. You say why you came to bother?" Dachin gritted his teeth and his hanging chains produced screeching voice. These chains were the weapon of the hunter so whenever he gets furious his weapon show the loyalty that it was also furious. The weapons of higher level hunters were considered unusual. This was true. The weapons bear the aura of the hunter and they follow the orders of the master. "I came to remind you that brother Rucha will be looking for you soon. Be ready to face his wrath." Rumble shook his face as if threatening the hunter. "Let hime and see what he gets in return." Dachin answered and then his eyes fell at the back. A Rank Master wasing toward him.


    Rumble turned and greeted the senior. He can no more threaten the hunter in presence of the Rank Master so he went away sneaking the hunter and ring. "Dachin it is good that you are here. The fresh dates of the trials are avable. If you are ready this time then do enroll in the Second Tower in the next week." The rank Master handed him the paper. They became buddies so the Rank Master personally same to see him.


    "Thank you for your favor. I will do appear there in the Second Tower then." It was good news for Dachin. One week was enough to find a beast and tame.

 Chapter 251: Hunting School 2

    Chapter 251: Hunting School 2


    Hunting School 2


    Writing down the specifications of the hunters


    It was a direct recruitment of the hunters as an individual hunter and the elders neededplete provisions. The elder picked a register and gestured the first hunter toe. All the information regarding his individual persona was collected for example his present experience points along with level glow; the type of weapon, his full name and the town he belongs. There was the most critical question too; how many scars he has on his body until now whether he got a fatal injury if yes then at what level? These were all questions asked by the elder.


    Once he registered this information the elder gestured another hunter toe. The Hunting School cannot give chance to someone who had already lost his chance by getting fatal injury at around level five or four. It would be equal to waste time in selecting such hunters. This type of hunters cannot reach Hunter King level in their entire life span making their progress limited. For Hunting School the progress of hunter matter; they want bright students who couldpete in the rows of Hunters Kings.


    The three Hunting School werepetitors of each other in this aspect and every one of them want most of its students polish as a Hunter King and increase the worth of his School. The elegance lies in the gracefulness and gracefulnesses with the struggle for number one. One by one the elder was registering the data and then ordering them to wait in the booth. It was turn of the young hunter. Qiao came and sat in front of the elder. "Your name?" The elder did not look up and asked. "Qiao Tai." "The level of your weapon?" Another question came straight. "Level six rare type." Qiao answered. "Did you get any injury at level or four?" The elder seemed invested in his job.


    "No." Qiao answered brief. "Show me your token?" The elderzily extended his hand and minded his own concern. Qiao took out the token and handed. The elder examined it and wrote down whatever obligatory information required. Examining the token was essential in case the hunter was hiding the injury. A fatal injury also heals with the time; the damage cause to the level breakdown also renews however the token hanging on the neck record down the event smartly. As soon as the fatal injury leaves the hunter at the death verge; the token uses its strength to heal causing damage to the token in return.


    This damage cannot be noticed in one nce by a low level hunter. Even if the hunter speaks white lie about the injury the token can shout out the truth. The elder wrote down the information and handed back the token. "Your town of residence?" He asked next question. Qiao did not answer immediately. Until now those who asked about his town he fabricated some way but here he was short of fabrication. Telling lie might bring trouble. The elder looked up after waiting for the answer and his eyes fell at the sword ced on the corner of the desk.


    "You belong to the richest town in the east Middletown; why hesitating to rte?" The elder scrutinized the silent hunter however did not mind. He wrote down his residence. "You need to wait out until the procedurepletes. Your recruitment as a Silver ss depends on the fact whether you will be able to pass the Test." The elder voiced out thest instruction gestured another hunter toe forward. There were many who lied about the fatal injury and after checking their tokens the elder red them and sent out of the Block.


    Currently seven Silver ss teams were working under this Tandem School of Hunting. Three of them will submit for ss Tests at the end of winter hunting season. Things keep rolling on and the hunters advanced; the middle way circumstances were up to the luck of hunter. No one was working spare; they have their importance in the general. The retired or stuck out hunters were also part of the big development scene. They return back in their towns and follow the orders of the Rank Masters keeping the peace and safety of the normal humans.


    Those who advance forward have some share in the main stream. They strengthen the strong hold of the Rank Master by following instructions and fulfilling duties. Every world, every continent has variety of human nature so things not remain the same always or all the humans do not work the proper way. They want it all. They want to snatch from others. They work for their own good. Suppose if there were several waterfalls for the betterment then one of them can be a hot waterfall where the water keeps boiling and harm.


    There can be an intensely cold one so nothing can be same and simrly beneficial for everyone. The responsibility of the elders was to clear the hunter then send them for test. They cannot force the hunters to go with good or abandon the bad it was up to the choice of the hunter. After the selection was done; only fifteen hunters were selected for this test. No one can say who will pass it entirely; it was possible none couldplete the criteria at the end. The elders have no say in favoring the hunters.


    The recruitment of the Silver ss was not easy task; they filter out the best one for the teams. Tandem Hunting School has toughpetition with twopetitors. Previous year three Hunter Kings of Raw Hunting School were selected in the main stream. The Alfa Hunting School could only polish two Hunter Kings. Tandem School also sent two Hunter Kings but one of them failed terribly. It jolted the reputation of the School as well. Level eight was the key stone in deciding about the future of the hunter. Failing at this level meant that a future Hunter King failed.


    This year nothing can be predicted because Alfa and the Raw Hunting School were yet to announce anything. Probably they won''t be able to polish another Hunter King sooner. This yearrge number of recruitment was expected and the freshly retired hunters were in demand. Their assessment will be directly done and it will be event of big importance. Approximately on all big and small positions every few elders were getting retired. The scale of recruitment was big and the Second Tower and First Tower both were worried. They needed some sincere and oldies to decide the Recruitment in levels starting from the very core workers of the Hightown.


    Only sincere and loyals could distinguish a devoted and honest elder from the crowd of retired hunters. The changes might also bring round of worries if the beasts caught wind of it. The monsters of all levels lower down their heads in front of beasts and they never ignore the orders. At the time of recruitment the beasts can prepare some surprise for the Hightown.


    Inside the Second Tower


    "The only suggestion which Ie up recently is we should not send the recently seeded and experienced Hunter Kings away from the Hightown during the week of recruitment. It will provide enough security to the Hightown at that time." The Rank Master who was given task to calcte the levels of the recruitment voiced his suggestion. His grand fleece was shining with all types of symbols granting the identity of Second Tower Rank Master.


    "You are ignoring the missions?" The other Rank Master spoke displeased. "The urgent missions can be cleared before the event and the further missions can be dyed for the sake of Hightown." He moved his brow up and then focused on the paper ced in front of him.


    He was also retiring and his suggestion worth giving a try. "Sure then I will add this suggestion for the report." The Rank Masterughed unable to keep it. The silent gestures of this oldie sometimes bring round of chills. He can be named silent killer fairly. "Better you control yourugh else I will snip off your white teeth." The Rank Master spoke very in. "Good brother don''t take my teeth; they are for show else my wife would not let me in the lodge. Can you bear see me homeless in this age?" The Rank Master voiced pleading.


    It was normal bickering which the Rank Masters sometimese up with after getting bored with the dull routine. Most of them remembered their golden days of hunting and adventuring in the various parts of the seven continents.


    Retiring did not mean that they lost their strength or they can no more fight properly. It means they were no more in the active stream of hunting. They bear strength of the same level at which they retired. They were powerful enough to kill a level five hunter with a single p but they have reached to their limit.

 Chapter 252: Enrollment Test

    Chapter 252: Enrollment Test


    Enrollment Test


    Qiao was selected among the new hunters who were ready for direct enrollment test. This test was taken on the previous performance or after knowing that the hunter was ready for the level six missions. He passed the questions asked by the elders and they selected him though it was rare that a Level Eight Hunter personally came to mention the performance of the hunter which he witnessed. The elders cannot randomly enroll the hunters unless they were satisfied about the background. If they start randomly hearing the bbering of the hunter and their bragging of hunting then then half of them would die in their first missions.


    Fifteen hunters were selected for this test today. They were required to hunt from the field forest of the near ind. The Hunting Schools arrange special test for these newbies so they definitely did not hand them over a mission. The elders want them to hunt two level six monsters from the forest then return without getting damage in return whoever got damage would be considered fail. The problem was that the elders would only select five of them and they told the fifteen hunters about it. They cannot select all of them even if they returned safe and sound with the two hunts.


    The problem begins from this point. The air ofpetition suddenly surge over and might engulf them all in the end. Fifteen hunters were standing in a row before leaving the Hightown and the School block. They were those who all these years dreamed getting enrolled for the Hunting School. Their performance was outstanding. They never failed. Their local guilds trained them harsh and strictly for this day. It was more than a reward getting selected in the Hunting School. The normal Recruitment was yet to open. It opens at the beginning of spring.


    This was the only option. Qiao could see how the other hunters were enthusiastic for this test. He could predict mess of arguments and if needed then traps. In the scenario where every one of them was clear that the School would only select five of them then it was bright like day that they would not spare others. This sight reminded him the fragments of a movie where the contestants killed each other for the limited slots. Here the hunters would be facing so he could imagine what was about to happen.


    Their sharp weapon and their bright eyes were evidence of their haste. Qiao firmly held his shapeless weapon which was shining from the tips. Few of them looked others with the threatening eyes. They cannot openly re or say something but their actions were enough to tell what was going in their heads. They were expected to hunt two monsters; Qiao shook his head at this stupid requirement, why not the elders say that the hunters should battle each other and defeat? Why this masked cruelty? But it was necessary. They will be following a small team and anything was expected in the open forest; weaklings should remain behind.


    It was different in the Guild campuses. They do not have such toughpetition in fact they give chance to any hunter who enroll there. Their way of dealing hunter was different even the most fragile or pampered hunter can survive. The Guilds have permission of safest ces for their hunters. The Guild elders make sure that the team should not wipe out in the normal hunting. Upbringing of normal hunters were necessary too. They were important with their mild natures and can be recruited in the internal matters of the Hightown.


    Many among them appear better than the hunters of Hunting Schools some times for instance a student learning under the most capable teachers and paying exuberant price of fees failed the grade of private school while a student learning in a normal environment without the highly qualified mentors appear top grade in the entire district. It all depends on the struggle of individual it has nothing to do with the environment of expensive schooling. So pretty normal things in every world overall the demand of was met perfectly and it was until now working for everyone. The Hightown was prospering under the steady flow of fresh blood.


    "You all may leave ande back before the evening." One of elders voiced and gestured toward the exit of the Hightown. Three Schools of Hunting were granted separate exits. The parts of the open forest were also divided. It was actually a whole new continent that shares the boundary line with this block of the Hightown. The hunters could easily leave through this exit. The hunters left one by one in a very organized way. Right after they left the exit closed. There was half a day in the evening and the fifteen hunters needed to hunt two monsters.


    The elders clearly knew the instincts of the hunters and their ambitious intentions but they cannot do anything about it. It was the rule of Hunting School and they were here to follow the rules. The hunters were not oblivious when they made choice so it was entirely self-decided. No one can me the cruel rules in this situation. As for why hunters dream getting selected in the Hunting School because they knew that they will haverger ess in every aspect. They could brag their superiorityter after seeding the better positions.


    They were sure that in normal circumstances they would not die so it was fine for them betting life. The Hunting School''s experience token happened to be of better grade and it could secure the life of a hunter in severe situation. There were many other benefits which Qiao cannot bother to know. His focus was the actions of the hunters and what was brewing in their heads. Now they were in the open forest. The forest was dense of natural environment. One could easily lose the direction but the elders handed the direction map to every hunter which would prove beneficial.

 Chapter 253: Enrollment Test 2

    Chapter 253: Enrollment Test 2


    Enrollment Test 2


    Suddenly there was silence. The hunters sneaked each other now they were no more under the observation of elders. Half of them were level six primary. This can be said that they were most suitable for the enrollment test. They were burly and stout wearing thick fleeces. Their faces show how merciless they could at times. Their weapons emit the bright light. "All of you who had been dreaming enrollment; you should have been little wise but s the hunter these days are bing dumb." A level six hunter voiced threatening the level five peak hunters. He was thinking to disperse them before attack.


    All of them started to create distance slowly. Their aura clearly felt. Qiao also stepped back. It was more dangerous than facing a monster by bare hands. Attack was expected from every side. Perhaps few of level six gestured each to make a temporary team and get rid the weaklings first. It was truth. They indeed became a team and when others noticed they dispersed in hurry. Qiao took his position and got alert. He was also the target being level five peak. Half of them rushed toward others and it started the cat and mice race.


    The hunter leapt to stop the hunters those were trying to disperse. It would take much time in chasing them if they escaped. Qiao did not follow the tradition. He was alert to attack if anyone reached him. Recently he was training with two weapons. It was to increase the deftness of weapon attack. Suppose if the enemy attack from two sides how he would save himself with one attack sense? It would sure create trouble so using two weapons was lot advantage. For hunters it was something they would never think of. Their brains were centered only hunting not the methods of hunting.


    Qiao wreak his brain for finding various doable methods those could give advantage in intense battles. So this double weapon practice might bring improvement in tackling more than one enemy. His second weapon was a given by a senior and he would return it to the senior soon. Qiao will have to practice one stone and one weapon attack or get the second weapon. There was a mad rush and the hunters were cursing and threatening while following behind the weaklings. One of the hunter spotted Qiao. He was amazed that this weakling did not budge from his ce instead he seemed looking for target.


    He leapt toward him and swayed his weapon. "You seemed ignorant can''t you see what is going around?" the hunter asked puzzled. "I can clearly see and I am ready for hunt." Qiao brought the shapeless weapon in the air to show that he was not standing ignorant. "So you have guts to face on? Let me see." The hunter snickered at the ignorance of the weakling. He jumped like a monster and his weapon shed with the shapeless weapon. The advantage of the shapeless weapon was unbeatable. The sword stuck in the shapeless crook edges and the hunter looked at it first time.


    He was not expecting that his sword would stop right in the middle. "Not all advantages can be beneficial I will let you experience this once." The hunter chuckled. He was confident to defeat and injure this hunter. Qiao blinked at the hunter as if he could read what was going on in his head. The sword got released when Qiao jerked his weapon. The hand of the hunter almost got twisted with this hunter. He barely held his sword not fell down and humiliate his first attack.


    He was amazed slightly however cannot back down at this moment. Qiao was not in hurry because he cannot neglect his surrounding where the chase was going on and the hunters were making furious sounds. "Don''t worry I won''t kill you unless you start to bother." The hunter was stumped and thinking how to get over this hunter and injure. He attacked again thinking that perhaps the hunter would not attack fearing his level. Qiao was not attacking because he wantedplete focus on every side. Two of other hunters were moving toward him seeing two hunter arguing and wasting time.


    This attack met the shapeless weapon and Qiao used the second weapon for the attack instead. His both hands could equally attack after his much practice. One hand was holding the attack while the other left a deep wound on the shoulder of the hunter. He immediately stepped back thinking that perhaps another hunter attacked in his ignorance. It was matter of pace. Qiao worked hard on the attack pace. The slower the attack the harder to meet the target; the faster attack the better to injure in no time, it was key point in battling.


    The hunter was caught surprised. As to why Qiao chose to attack the shoulder because these level six hunters only know hunting with weapon and not with the stones. If the arm gets injured they would not bother anymore. "Trust me leaving you alive is not my way but the bloodshed should be for a strong reason. Do you think you canpete in future?" Qiaozily asked. The hunter turned silent. If he answered that he wouldpete then he might be butchered right here by this strange weakling. He stepped back again until he created a distance.


    "I may not in my entire life." He forced out the words and ran back toward the exit. After getting inured he already disqualified for further battle or hunting. Qiao counted that onepetitor decreased with this now fourteen were left. The trouble was that they were scattered now. He had to search them or chase them. ''Why not search the hunt instead?'' he thought and walked around to check where he could meet the monster.


    "You are pretty smart. The two hunters who were observing from afar came toward him. They wanted the weaklings decrease one by one and then they search the monsters. It was to meet the requirement they should hunt two monsters and then return at any cost.

 Chapter 254: Enrollment Test 3

    Chapter 254: Enrollment Test 3


    Enrollment Test 3


    Qiao was looking for monster. He was anticipating level six monsters big giants or something horrible. All the monsters till level five differ with the level. Indeed level six monsters were frightening. Hunting them with small team was challenging however small team was the rule of Hunting Schools so the hunters had to follow.


    The two hunters came toward him so that decide who would qualify. It was war of slots. If they had decided to hunt two monsters first then the might have spared from this war because the giant monsters can easily injure weaklings instead the haughty hunters decided otherwise.


    The had had taken the responsibility of theter circumstances this way but who would warn them? Of Course no one. It was disadvantage of having dumb hunters in the surrounding. "Let us see your guts." One of them voiced confident. "As you wish though I would suggest to test the guts of the monster first." Qiao shook his shoulders and weed them. He was saving his energy for the monsters. The leftover hunters might not be able to hunt two monsters one at a time. Qiao wanted to shout this fact at them but no one was there to listen.


    Qiao started running suddenly. He hit an idea he could get rid them with just one injury and they would no more bother him instead he was going to get a monster and then y around. Who knows he might hunt the monster and monster hunt them for him? It was a wonderful idea to drag these hunters toward the monster. The concept of ''agro'' does not exist here and the monster could target any of the hunter yet Qiao wanted to create the concept of ''firste first bother''. The monsters cast their anger toward the hunter who triggered or intentionally came looking for trouble.


    The two hunters looked at each other. Earlier this weakling was feigning ignorance and now suddenly he was running away. Perhaps he got to know his ce. They started chasing behind. "I am feeling good. After a long time I met the chance to double hunt." Qiao hummed dly. His agility pace improved another level. If he was not wrong then probably it was the peak of second grade of the skill which was a good sign. Keep going with this rate at level seven he would be at the third grade of the skill which wasst grade as well.


    He was lot better than level six hunterpared to this skill. His moves werepletely fresh and beneficial for a hunter. Others were awe inspired to see him exhibiting his skill. For few moments they forgot why they were chasing him. They never witnessed someone using the surrounding trees and vines for bigger leaps. Hunters usually force their strength in this regard. They were constantly following behind and when others noticed they also joined. Few of them who were hiding for the fear of getting injured were secretly following behind.


    The previous mess turned in to a big change. Most of them were oblivious who was chasing who. Qiao could sense this change. It was something good finally. His focus was to find the monster in least time. Finding monster would lead to another business which can be considered better than before. Qiao halted his advancement when he heard the growling of a monster. It wasing from near. As soon as the hunters heard sharp growling they looked around with dumb expressions as if they were cheated and brought here by deception. Qiao got attentive looking for direction of the growlinging from.


    His mission was to bring the monster before these dumbfounded hunters understand his trick. They were tricked and he did trick them however he would never im it. Soon the monster appeared its mouth was stained with blood and it seemed having lunch. The monster surveyed the number of hunters and thest bite fell from its mouth. Tackling four to five hunters was different than facing ten to twelve hunters. Its size was seventeen feet huge despite the size it was not looking horrible though that bloodstains brought sense of danger.


    Qiao was wondering what these hunters would do? Does he need to throw a stone in the silent water? Or the water was going to runaway? If they choose the second option then Qiao would shout ming them cowards hisst trick of the day. Opposite of his expectations the hunters immediately got alert for attack. As if they suddenly remembered that they need two monsters for enrollment. Qiao heaved a sigh. "Good n" he wanted to pat his shoulder but thought to save it for another day. The monster was surrounded suddenly and the thirsty hunters were pulling attacks one or twice ever now and then.


    It was enough to baffle the big monster. Perhaps the monster still could not digest the sudden plight. It came far away from the crowd of monsters chasing its hunt and now it was surrounded. Completely unexpected and opposite turn of events baffled him. It was level six yet the hunters wererge in numbers. Attacking one of them would bring two to three attacks in return. If this went on, the monster would fell first before half of the hunters get trampled. For hunters it was another monster. Qiao was not thinking to initiate because there were already few fools who would jump for attack before the weaklings take the charge.


    Level six hunters indeed came to test their power against the level six monster. They started to guide the others as well. Qiao also pretended listening them. "Let''s join hands and hunt this big giant." Someone shouted and leapt for attack. The others got some courage with his words and focused on the monster. Two more hunters attacked the same time. It can be said that the derailed train finally got on track. The monster could not find a way to run back from every side a hunter was ring the target.

 Chapter 255: Enrollment Test 4

    Chapter 255: Enrollment Test 4


    Enrollment Test 4


    Pulling them for hunt is beneficial


    Now they were looking a big team. The team ready for the hunt. Sometimes hunters seemed craving for hunt no matter if it was battle with the monster or the human. They were possessed by the hunting and it became part of their natures. They cannot help with it. Qiao was in no way inferior to them having the level six weapon. He was also near the monster observing habits and the ways when a team surrounds it. The forest was huge part of the Third Continent. The part which share the boundary with the Hightown was all consisted this forest indeed a very vast area covered this forest. At the other end of the forest Human colonies were located and these were under the orders of the Association of the Guilds set by the Hightown. Since most part of the continent was consisted on forest and inds the human poption was not exceeding normally. The huge forest was thick and hosted many races of the monsters. The viable atmosphere of the forest helped the monsters increase their levels faster than the Middletown. The weather of the Middletown was dull and dry. Perhaps the winter was still here and it gave suitable environment to these monsters. The cold was there but now enough to worry these hunters. It was bearable for every level five hunter.


    The monster roared seeing the hunters closing from every side. It wanted to threaten and then escape probably the hunters were aware of this nning so they attacked instead of backing down. The monster felt that it might not be able to escape when the first three attacksnded. It started plunging at the hunter in the answer of their attacks. Its huge size was advantage and the hunters wererge in numbers. One of the hunter got trampled with this plunging.


    He ignored the fact that he was standing near the monster and any move was expected. The hunter got alert when attacking but it was not entirely helpful when they saw the second hunter got injured. They did not stop the attacks. It was an opportunity to attack as much as possible. More attacks would reduce the strength of the monster and its fall would be a sign that they achieved the first goal. "Anyone possessing the long sword should try to stab the monster. It will help in killing the monster earlier." Someone suggested among the crowd. They were all focused on hunting and no one was considering the key points of hunt.


    "I have the weapon but needed cover." One of the hunters agreed to render his full effort in this mess at the promise that few of them provide him chance. The hunters near him heard and gestured. "Alright we are here." They voiced and stepped forward moving along the movements of the monster. The hunter got ready for the attack. Qiao was waiting for this moment. Everyone was rendering helping hand why he should remain at the back border.


    He wanted to see how one cherishes the attack of a level six weapon on a level six hunter. For some time silence prevailed and they held their breaths; those who readied to give cover distracted the monster and the hunter leapt with the sword it was level six as well. The next instant two level six weapon stabbed in the monster and it fell on the spot. The huge body does not matter when confronting many level six attackers and the weapons. It was a pity for the monster. The monster did not die immediately. The giant body convulsed on the ground.


    The hunters saw the level five hunter taking advantage; they red Qiao but what can they do. He was no more level five peak. Only eight hunters were left intact from any injury and seven of them were level six. The monster was still using its legs for keeping away the hunters. The hunters did not immediately leapt to injure Qiao instead they waited for the monster die first so that they could get the stone. In their eyes the stone would be a gesture of their hunter in front of the elders but they were not entirely right.


    The elders has noted down their present experience points respectively as well as the glow of their tokens. They did not need these hunter swear on blood to testify their hunt. There were many other aspect which they noted before sending these fifteen hunter in the open forest. Whoever caught the injury from the monster''s attack would be sent toward the Guild Campus as for those who got injured with the weapon of another hunter would be expelled straightway. In the eye of the elders none of the hunter ever attack on other expect the one initiated.


    There were more aspects which were awaiting the leftover hunters in the end. The Hunting Schools were strict and they never recruited shaddy hunters. They do not want their name to be ruined by the opportunist hunters. The monster finally breathedst and the hunters got the stone. The others did not ask for the possession of the stone. They were only worried for the next hunt. Qiao knew that the hunters were brewing hatred against him so he fled toward the forest. His aim was to look for the next monster before these crook head had a chance on him.


    He was confident that none would be able to match with his agility and he was right in this conclusion. All of them started running toward him well not all of them want him dead. Half of them were following him thinking that he would search another monster. They cannot bother haughty and useless hunters anymore. Their aim was to hunt two monsters not to hunt hunters instead.


    Their motive of joining the Three Schools of Hunting was to polish skills not to lose the reputation as well as the leftover humanity. Not all of them wanted to ruin their self-respect in their eyes.

 Chapter 256: Enrollment Test 5

    Chapter 256: Enrollment Test 5


    Enrollment Test 5


    Chase him if you want to see the monster


    It was time of rush and they were running; two or threepletely unaware why they were running. After the first hunt all were very positive. Almost all of them first time ever faced a level six monster. It was adventure in itself. As for the tricks of the fellow hunter; they had been facing it from the very beginning of the hunting career. They did not mind it as long the hunting keep going. "Why we are chasing the hunter?" One of the hunters asked the other. He was cannot see any benefit in chasing him when they cannot catch him matching his pace.


    "Chase him if you want to meet another monster; simple logic." The hunter shook his shoulders. His eyes were fixed on the young hunter; if his observation was not wrong the hunter was youngest among them. The way he snatched the experience points from a level six monster was another feat noticeable. From his appearance he did not resemble to the hunt snatchers yet the way he caught thest rope was admirable. Hunters rarely show such guts in front of stronger opponents.


    His methods were different; his ways were sharp and fearless. It was signs of his ambitious personality. Hunters fear no one; literally no one but the ambitious hunters. There were number of reasons behind this fear. First of all the ambitious hunters never give up on risks; alone this fact was cruel in the eyes of others. Whoever team up with them end up dumb yed by them. The ambitious hunters hate to stay or stopover; they never get tired or exhausted. The hunter was observing the young hunter and mumbling. He wished to follow this hunter but it depend whether they got to the test pass and then appear in one team.


    It was not that he did not fear the young hunter; he does fear but he knew some critical points; following an ambitious hunter was beneficial in terms of leveling up. Though it was risky but rewards awaits them who risk; it was rule of the nature and the world, the hunter was aware of this rule. "Are you sure man?" The hunter running beside him asked unsure. "I am hundred percent sure." The hunter nodded and kept following. Half of them wanted to stop this hunter and then see his guts.


    They were not much happy about his pace, they were using full strength and running forward still unable to run beside him. Qiao was not facing such problem instead he was observing the surrounding so that the hunter could be spotted. They were required to return back near evening. He slightly turned his neck to see the hunter chasing behind him. From their tired expressions; they were not brewing some evil intentions to stop and then butcher. They seemed tired. Qiao scrambled his hair and nodded. The fact he was running too far in search of monster.


    "I am too neglectful; my soldiers are getting tired." Qiao mumbled and seriously start to look for the monster slowing down his pace. "Worry not buddies; now I am seriously looking for monster, pardon my negligence." He shouted to increase their dedication. They heard his words and wanted to pull their hair. ''What was he doing until now? Was he testing their rush power? How cruel?'' Now they seriously wanted to grab him and equal their anger at him. They noticed his slow pace and confirmed his words. He was speaking truth. It increased their anger too. "Let me pass this test and then you cannot escape my wrath." Someone frustrated voiced.


    Qiao did not hear his words because he was focused at a monster; this monster was leisurely moving around. Qiao wanted to know the reason behind carefree wandering. If the other monsters were in surrounding then he just need to skip this choice. Since the hunters were noticing his actions they understood the presence of a monster in the vicinity. Qiao stopped and gestured them to not make voiced. It would make the monster alert about their presence. They stopped as well and silence prevailed though they cannot see the monster yet.


    Before they could attack at the hunter they saw the monster. Qiao slowly moved near the monster after making sure that it was alone in the world, few hundred feet area of the world actually. The monster was unaware about their presence. The hunters always show powerful they were and they emit out their aura to threat other yet their feet be the cat feet when they spot a monster. They never failed masking this way. The delicate movements really resemble the ancestor of the cats moving toward the prey. Those built up bodies and the manly charm suddenly changes the sides and they look predators.


    Qiao was the head of these predators right now though he knew that all of them want to behead the head. However he cannot care about it least. It was world of hunting and he was hunter did not matter if he had to hunt a hunter in case or in situation. His aim was bigger and his ambitions were bright just like the glint in his eyes. Qiao sneaked the hunter and intentionally moved at the other side of the monster. Sometimes distance was for good reason. After all he was not distancing from his girlfriend that she would mind it.


    The hunters were now focused now. This monster was in no hurry unless it happened to see them all. "How we are going to hunt?" Someone murmured under breath. "You are asking as if you never hunted before." The hunter near him scolded. The previous hunt was done out of blue. In presence of many hunters it was easy still many careless got hurt.


    They were eight in numbers. Forming a team and then hunting might not cost them any damage but who would care the order of someone among them? "Let''s go all out and hunt; see what the result is." The level six hunter voiced.

 Chapter 257: Enrollment Test 6

    Chapter 257: Enrollment Test 6


    Enrollment Test 6


    Let''s hunt it together


    They surrounded the monster and got confused what to do now. Attacking with formation can be considered hunting but the random attacks and the movements of the monster make it mess of hunting. It also cause few of them lose track and get injured which was unfavorable thing. This way none would survive in the end from damage. Half of the team has already gone back after getting damage. The remaining might face another round of mess and repeat telecast of the previous episode unless the form coboration this time. They were looking at each other puzzled what to do.


    Their ego hinders them from coborating while the fear says otherwise. "What are we waiting for?" a hunter took courage and asked. "We all know that it would be simr again yet no one wanted to follow the team spirit. In my eyes you all not deserve to be part of prestigious ce like Hunting School. You should go back and learn the hunting fundamentals first." The hunter perhaps was disappointed about these hunters. He was venting out his frustration. They silently heard and sighed. What should they do? Let others advance? No one was willing to sacrifice his slot for other.


    "If you are that wonderful then hold the lead and hunt it; we will follow you." A hunter spoke sarcastic. The difference was apparent this time. Previously hunters leapt at the monster without thinking anything; this time they were careful to not get trampled and get damage. This said no one stepped ahead for the attack until this hunter voiced. Now they were ready to hear the argument however the hunter who voiced epted. "I can lead but you have to care about your safety. The monster is aware about our presence and it is going to escape, first stop it from escaping and then courageous three hunters distract the monster from front." the hunter voiced his first round of instructions. He wanted to see whether all were ready to hear him or not. The hunters followed his words and rushed to surround the monster first. It was escaping thinking that the hunters were not in mood of hunting else they would have attacked until now. It was good for a monster to escape from the hands of hunters as long as the hunter has legs to escape. Soon the hunter used their means and surrounded the monster.


    The distance was not much and they caught it before escape. Three hunters came in front; one of them was Qiao. Many hunters prefer to attack rather than confront the monster straightaway. It was problematic and required dexterity. It was said that the wrath of attacks by others was usually showered on the hunter who was facing from front. So taking this anger head was difficult. Qiao has much experience in this regard especially when he wanted to observe something or he was interested to do it. Both aspects give benefit. The hunters who were observing Qiao got a sliver shock. They thought that he was only looking for opportunity.


    An experienced hunter who suggested the other for lead he was the one observing Qiao from the beginning. He was expecting this type of attitude. For Qiao it was the safest ce none of the hunter would think to backstab him in his ignorance. Half of them wanted to see him dead already and he cannot fulfill their wish for the time being. They can wait for this to happen in future if Qiao lost the limited time. Most of them got in action ready to follow the orders.


    The temporary leader gestured for attack while the three hunters reached in front of the monster. The monster saw their weapons shining and ready to attack. It took a blunt movement of its long legs and attacked the three hunters standing in front. The same time leader gestured three hunters to attack from various sides without wasting time. The three hunters nodded and jumped at the huge monster. Their weapons brushed past the body of the monster at different times. Meantime Qiao moved to avoid the leg attack of the monster by back jumping. His responsibility was to keep the monster engage. The other two saw the huge leging to them and ran.


    Qiao did not bother to stop them; he only cared experience and confrontation which could bring benefits in return. The rarest thing was to defeat the overbearing aura of the monster. Mostly it was the least thing which the hunters tempered. The aura of huge body normally oveps the expectations and it was horrible to loss the self-control in the middle of the battle. The hunters were strong and powerfulplementing their levels but what was thecking? It was the monstrous aura which was hard to defeat in times of crises.


    Qiao was tempering this aura from now on. He felt the need to temper this aspect of hunting. He noticed the difference of level five monster and the level six monster. The aura differs greatly. A tired or exhausted hunter can easily get overwhelmed by this aura. It seemed covering the surrounding area and controlling the movements of weak living around. His observation was based on excellent reflection. The others were focusing on the hunt while Qiao wasmitting another aspect. He barely saved himself from the huge feet. The aura was trying to control his movements.


    One of the attacks brushed past and it failed to leave the injury. The second attack fairly met the target because the hunter was much focused. The third hunter got frightened in the middle of attack and fell near the monster. He got baffled and stepped back saving himself. The leader voiced again. "Do not stop;e forward with the intentions of real attack like a hunter. Those who fear stay away." He furiously gave instruction this time. The one who failed remained back and did not dare toe for another attack.

 Chapter 258: Enrollment Test 7

    Chapter 258: Enrollment Test 7


    Enrollment Test 7


    The second hunt and the remaining team


    Once the attempt of the monster went useless it struggled to seize the second opportunity. Qiao did not move much away keeping under the range of the monster; the huge feet target the hunter urately then boom but this time again the hunter remained intact instead the ground underneath the feet formed crater. One could easily calcte the strength behind the attack. The hunters responsible for attacks were focused to get in action. The ground almost shook with the impact after the feet made crater. Slowly the monster was getting annoyed.


    Two hunters came back when they saw the third one persistent with his responsibility. With the increasing rate the hunters annoying the monster could effortlessly trigger the monster and they all know in such situation they won''t be able to attack. None of them have taken any trap along or nned it on the spot so it was nearly unmanageable that they could impede the blunt movements of the monster. Their coboration should reach the perfect state if they want to attack this monster. The longer they dyed; the harder it would be to tackle the aura of the monster.


    Currently it was noticeable only for those nearing for attack or those were standing in front. "Man it is disturbing how you even manage to bear until now?" the one who joined again asked Qiao. "You will have to face it and it shall slowly loss effects on you." Qiao shrugged his shoulders. The huge body coupled with the angry movements was enough to make the situation worse. Who were bragging before now they seemed less interested to follow up others; it was pretty interesting for Qiao. The elders can easily tell which one of them took part in hunting. And it would be enough to decide who they would enroll.


    There were two hunters who did not attack in the previous hunt and not this one. They were moving around or just following the trend without attack. Qiao noticed howzily the hunters were deciding what to do and what not. For them it was pic where they were ying with a stic monster in the joynd. What was the use of this without bringing some logical improvement? Qiao stopped in front of the monster and red in the eyes. The monster got stumped as to how the hunter was behaving? Did he fear the huge monster? The monster must have showed the blunt expressions if it had chance.


    Now the attention was fixed on this hunter. One of the hunters got this chance and stabbed the sword.The monster staggered and jerked the hunter was sent flying in the distance. He might have escaped this move but because the agility skill was imperfect consequently the hunter tasted the shoring of defective actions. Qiao did not budge an inch. They had been hunting this monster for long time and the evening was near. They had yet to return back and report.


    If this went on then the monster would not die even after the evening. Honest efforts were needed just like a team. However he cannot expect honest efforts from these hunters. His fleece shook with the cold wind blowing in the forest. The monster stared the bright and fearless eyes of the hunter. It was apparent that they had abhorrence for each other however Qiao was no more a hunter in the eyes of the monster. The man looked monster in itself. For Qiao every day must not waste. His never ending struggle should not stop and each day should bear the considerable amount of progress in his strength.


    For such a hunter; this monster was another stepping stone of today. "If no one is going to take the advantage of this distraction then I cannot do much for this team." The hunter who was leading and keeping eyes at everyone yelled and jumped. He wanted to attack no matter what. In the previous hunter he could not attack and in this hunt until now he was giving guidance. He jumped toward the huge body of the monster and intentionally used his sword in a way to pierce open half of the left side. The skin ripped with the attack and the monster ran over Qiao with the utmost agony.


    Sliver of detail cannot miss the keen eyes of the hunter. Qiao was always ready for any situation. He jumped between the abdomen part and appeared at the other side. After pushing some distance the monster fell. It was alive; for the sake of experience points Qiao ran toward the monster and stabbed the weapon leaving some space for others. His job ended here. It was time to return. The cold wind fall the temperature of the thick forest when Qiao took the journey back.


    He did not wait or slow down his pace for others. There was still threat that anyone among the leftovers might attack him out of frustration. The hunters followed behind. Some of them were impressed and three of them were worried about their future. They cannot tell whether the Hunting School would select them or not. Everything was possible however they wanted to see whether this sharp would be enrolled? If he gets enrolled then they would surely look for him in the future. His pacing and the leveling were fearful for their immune and digestion.


    One of them seriously wanted to get selected and join this young hunter. It was beneficial though risky. For those aspire for strength should not mind risky circumstances. At around near the evening; the exit opened again to get the hunters inside. All fifteen returned; half of them were injured and the elders gestured them to leave the Hunting School Block. The remaining seven hunters stood in a row so that the elders decide their fate. The elder scrutinized their appearance and the difference when they left. There were also those three who did not attack in both hunts.

 Chapter 259: Enrollment Test 8

    Chapter 259: Enrollment Test 8


    Enrollment Test 8


    Solitary four hunters are selected in this test


    "Put your swords in front and ce the token near." The elder voiced grimly. First of all they were going to test which of the weapon has the stains of human blood. It was normal that injured cannot be taken in but those who injured them would not escape the clutches of the elders. The two things were different. Hunting a human and hunting a monster. The School was recruiting the hunters of the monsters for now so the first to face the ountability would be the one who hunted human.


    The elder picked the first weapon and examined. The tip of the sword has the blood of the monster while there was some stains of human blood at the middle. The elder looked at the hunter and red. "How long have you been hunting?" the hunter got shocked with this question but then answered confident. "It has been twenty years." The kins were sent for hunting when they reach twenty two years of age and ording to this he was now forty two years old. "I was referring human hunting." With these words the elder gestured him to leave immediately.


    The other two who did the same got to know it was their turn. The elder moved to the other hunter. He checked the sword it was clean. Picking the token the elder nodded. The experience points were different and it means the hunter cleaned the sword after hunting. This way he cannot tell whether the hunter was involved in any immoral activity. The hunter presented his record which his guild handed him before leaving. It waspiled by the guild so the changes were least expected. They hand over this record to the hunter because they have kept a strict watch over them until now.


    It was up to the choice of hunter how he would design his next journey. The elder received the record and saw the stamp. No one can ignore such solid prove therefore the elder nodded and gestured him to proceed. The hunter was selected. It was turn of third one. The third one gulped dry breath and voiced, "I seem not qualify so I better leave." He himself admitted his wrongdoing.


    The fourth one was also involved in the immoral hunting but he thought to revert back the scenario. "I did attack another but it was only for defense. The other hunter wanted to injure me and get the slot." He blurted confidently. The elder surveyed all of the remaining hunters and side smiled. "You are trying to fool however you should at least consider my presence." "When you left for the enrollment test you were the only one strongest with level six and better weapon. What do you want to imply that a weakling attacked you to injure? How shameless?" the hunter turned silent. He could no more speak because the face of the elder got reddened with the anger.


    The hunter left knowing he was not supposed to stay anymore. It was the turn of the next hunter.


    The blood on the tips of the weapon dried out and the token showed the different color of light. Experience points greatly changed observing this the elder looked at the hunter. Qiao was short of time to clean his weapon. He injured a hunter when he was attacked but he used his word instead. The elder was puzzled. He checked the record which he added before the hunter left.


    ording to record this hunter leveled up during this enrollment test. The elder concluded that the hunter probably did not bother others and took part in both hunts. He did not ask anything noticing the age of the hunter. Those who look for evil ways cannot match with this hunter; it was the thoughts of the elder by the end of observation. He gestured Qiao to proceed he was also selected.


    After the second hunter and the question; Qiao was sure that the elder would not select him nheless it was pleasantly shocking that he was selected. The elders could tell who would attack purposefully and who wanted to save himself from the injury. They had years of experience.


    "Such ignorant want to fool hundred years old hoarier?" the elder chuckled. Every after few days the direct Enrollment Test opened by the Hunting School and these elders were responsible to select the eligible. Especially the Tandem Hunting School was focusing to get some incredible hunters the one which was aspiring to be Hunter King. Possessing the unusual characteristics and the charisma of a true hunter will be the one who might be the next Hunter King from the Tandem Hunting School. Only four hunters were selected from the fifteen hunters. Two of them will join the regr sses because the elder suggested. The other two will join a team soon.


    These two were supposed to enter in the real forest for the missions from now on. "You twoe along." The elder brought them for the formalities. The new level six badge and the symbol of Silver ss was granted to them. The advanced badge was stronger than the regr tokens provided by the guilds. A fleece which was made with the skin of special type of monster was also given to them. The first fleece as a Silver ss was given by the Hunting School.


    Qiao held the token and observed. It has different glow and the symbols carved were bearing some aura. He could feel the changes as soon as he carried on his neck the experience points of his present level appeared. It was the benefit of wearing these tokens. The hunter could keep track of progress.


    "My next journey will be full of adventures if I get in your team." The second selected hunter spoke in a low voice. Qiao was not ignorant; he kept his sharp eyes at every hunter during the test and this hunter was observing him all the time.

 Chapter 260: Silver Class

    Chapter 260: Silver ss


    Silver ss


    The lodges are pretty nice


    Both were led toward the lodges. For those who fairly pass recruitment cherish six month''s lodge without paying rent. Qiao was satisfied with the advantages of earning recruitment. He did not need to worry about stones and the payment. It saved his time. Now his eyes were on the experience points and what kind of challenges were waiting for him. The lodge was pretty decentpared the previous where he stayed in the Middletown. The difference was visible. Everything was nicely arranged and a clean bed in the middle of the room was ced.


    There was a locker at the side of the bed. It was small room however one might appreciate after going through the previous lodges and their worn out conditions. The floor was also clean and free of any dust. Curtains were hanging at the both walls in his left and right. After the six months if he could not pay the expensive rent of this lodge he will be sent in the cheap lodge where two to three hunters share the lodge. Qiaoughed in his head after hearing it. Total three months were for him to be a Hunter King and here he was reminded of six months. Fairly speaking; one day from the three months was consumed in recruitment test.


    For him every day was decreasing the amount of life left with him. Others might envy knowing fiery advancement of this hunter yet he was not satisfied. The initial time was slower regarding his progress in his eyes. Three months have gone that hest seen his sibling. Thinking about it made him sad. He sat on the bed thinking about the small cute boy who was second life in the life of Qiao Tai. After his parents death; he was alone in the big world only the small child held his heart from going upset.


    The cute bun was minor yet he was smart and always tried to rte the stories happened in his school and how the teacher punished the students. He sometimes mimicked the voice of the teacher to bring smile on his face. Three months and he could not see whether his sibling was still alone or someone took pity on him. He wished that thedy next his house had taken care him. Qiao usually asked the favor of thedy when he could note home especially after thete night shift on his job.


    He promised that if thedy was taking care of his sibling then he would payback fairly. It increased the throbbing in his heart. His blood boiled with the thoughts of going back and how he would battle with the wicked hunter? How strong was the rumored evil hunter? What level of strength he bore? How many years have gone him wandering in the dark? How much he attained? It was clear that the death of the wicked hunter was the only chance to save his life and the life his sibling.


    The second hunter sneaked through the opened door and saw the young hunter sitting at the edge of the bed; the expressions were pretty clear. One could easily tell that untold sorrow has taken over and the hunter was unable to hide it or perhaps feeling alone let him loose his emotions. The hunter no more sneaked else the young blood might get angry. Qiao as soon as sensed the eyes he looked toward the door. There was no one. He shook his head and sat on the chair. His aim was to reach Hightown and then hand over the sword to the senior hunter.


    This sword was the favor returned back to him. He did favor the senior when he was surrounded with enemies and the monster along. It was risky nheless Qiao did it for the sake of his own rules. The level five sword has given number of benefits more than he could have imagined. There was a time when he needed some reference and this sword became open reference. From this experience he was determined to never sneak away when someone needed help. If the person was evil then he could get rid him sooner otherwise he would be favored equally. ''A man should get ready for any type of circumstances as for the return of events his manliness should face it head on.''


    A human cannot always act irrational or livid at every step of his life. Being social animal has meaning to it. His returned favor proved. Now he was obliged to hand over this sword back to owner. Qiao observed the sword and the shiny surface gave the aura of nobility. The hilt gleamed Qiao wondered why it was still level five weapon despite the fact that it was matchless.


    It was world of hunting and he was passerby trying not to bother the secrets of this world because of short time avable. He knew all things of this world bear their own rule and importance. One could easily choose a path and be strongest however the intellect level of the normal humans was not as sharp as the five years old IT engineer and world record holder of advance world. The children in the advanced world were much intellectual and do wonders. Here the hunters were limited their own space. They have opportunities but rarely go that hard path. Probably they liked to ck or go easy with the life.


    Qiao put the sword aside and thought where he could find the senior hunter. For him searching for the senior was impossible because he will get busy in the hunting under the Silver ss from tomorrow. "If I met with the senior by chance in the field then I will hand over it to him." Qiao spoke to himself and nodded. Senior was also in the Hightown and there was high chance that he would be under any Silver ss perhaps leading his own team. "Ahem can Ie and talk?" the second hunter who was selected today came and knocked on the open door.

 Chapter 261: Silver Class 2

    Chapter 261: Silver ss 2


    Silver ss 2


    The young hunter is iceberg


    "You were sneaking before." Qiao voiced with cold expressions. This hunter has the guts to sneak what was his purpose doing so? "I am sorry I felt silence and got curious. The hunters of your age shout out their blunt sess and you were sitting sad. Oh I was not supposed to talk it." Adding the word sad made him embarrassed. He did not know how the hunter would react now. "You should not sneak especially someone of my temper. I am not saying that I have short temper but believe it or not it is a crime unforgiveable." Qiao voiced cold. He cannot wee this intruder when he needs time for his own self.


    The hunter got stumped. He was speechless what he should answer. "I came to show you that I bought a map of Hightown market if you anytime need to check it I can apany you." The hunter ced a map in front of Qiao and smiled. He looked blunt but not insincere Qiao casted a nce at the map and nodded, "Sure if I need to. Is there anything else you want to say?" his tone remained the same unweing.


    "One more thing; I recently talked with another hunter and he told that we might be sent with a team tomorrow early morning so it would be good if you reach the school response counter earlier." The hunter immediately rted what he thought was important and might earn the attention of the young hunter. "Noted now would you like to leave?" Qiao gestured toward the open door and the hunter silently left. Bothering anymore might really appear a crime in front of him thinking this he left. The hunter was excited and thought that perhaps the young hunter also wanted to rte it but it appeared he needed some silence.


    Qiao stood up and closed the door. The old bookstore owner gave him something which he did not know what benefit or harm it could bring. It was for him and he was afraid to open it. He remembered the word of the mysterious hunter and thought to wait for the right time. Sometimes these mysteries decide the right time not the humans and Qiao believed it now after facing changed circumstances of his life. He might never have thought to skip a day from his two part time jobs.


    He remembered he was sick and still went there taking leave for a day from the university. The job was his bread and butter. The expenses of the university along with his food depend on two part time jobs. Now he was here worrying only for the life. He looked like a weight lifter but there was difference. The weight lifters consume blunt amount of food from the number of money sources and the people supporting them. Qiao gained the same body by hunting monsters. Who would believe him if he told about it in the advanced world.


    Tomorrow his fresh journey would start with the identity of Silver ss. He was d but differently. It was the happiness of crossing a milestone. He needed to know how silver ss teams work and how long it need to level up. Until now and ording to the information he understood that here in the Hightown every level was determined by three steps. First; one needed to pass the recruitment test, second; one goes through missions for experience points, third; at the peak of the level one go through the ss Test to advance it further. ss Test determined whether a hunter should be given the badge and identity of level seven.


    This was something feasible and in path. As for how the teams hunt for level up was up to the team leader. This point brought a strwak of worry for Qiao. The normal and all types of team leaders prefer slow process. They liked to dy severe situations. They step back when the mission was worrisome. All these concerns could hinder the fast track level up train of the young hunter. He needed hunters who could bet their lives for experience points; hose who has no fear or at least less fear in front of risks.


    ''I might make my own team if the team tomorrowcked spirit of level up.'' Qiao spoke resolute. It was good idea in his mind. The Hightown or the Hunting School rarely objects the methods of ambitious hunters as long as they did not break any traditional or conventional rules set by the Hightown. For his own team he needed the soldiers; those ready to jump in the well on his gesture. Hunting level six and up monsters was lot difficult and troublesome especially when the team members can only be three or four in the missions rted for experience points.


    The missions differ. The regr missions were for the experience points while the special missions meant responsibility. Just like Qiao witnessed in the snow ind where the Silver ss was on a special mission to guard the wooden bridge for three monthster the next team would take over this responsibility. Same way things proceed. Qiao has his own means to tackle such situations where time was required. He took deep breath and looked outside the window. He was under the block of Hunting School and the front path was lit with the illumination stone.


    It gave enough light to illuminate approximate the area of a small city. His enhanced senses gave gesture that something was moving in the sky. It waste evening and the Rank Masters were on their job taking a flight of the big Hightown as usual. The preparation for the big event was also going smoothly. The Second Tower Rank Master was ready topile all lists of the event and how the levels of the event would take ce. Qiao was feeling at ease after thinking that his own team would be best choice for experience points and regarding hunting.

 Chapter 262: Silver Class 3

    Chapter 262: Silver ss 3


    Silver ss 3


    At the response desk


    Qiao was nning his further advancement how he should get rid the time taking things with fair means. This said his spirits were up more than ever. The chances were in his favor as long as he was able to take rational steps during the next level ups. He got ready to reach the response desk anticipating what kind of team was going to step in the forest with him. His cleaned face looked fresh and handsome. As soon as he came out of the room; the second hunter was standing outside. Qiao stopped for a moment, "What is your name?" despite his cold attitude this hunter was waiting for him; it was a sign that perhaps he was about to meet his first soldier. "I am called K Bu." The hunter pleasantly answered.


    "You were waiting for me K?" Qiao nodded and asked to make sure that he was not taking it wrong. "Indeed, I thought that perhaps going along will garner a chance for me to hunt with you." K Bu shrugged his shoulders. He has his own calctions in his mind. "Let''s see what is awaiting then?" Qiao nodded and walked ahead. He was level six and greatly improved his aura as well.


    Now his presence has meaning to it. After the deliberation of the whole night; Qiao was able to calcte how much it would take him in getting the thousand points of level six and reach the peak. Thousand points was a measure and it only adds up when the hunter hunted the same level monster. The lower level no more grant any experience points only the hunter could get the stones. Qiao knew his aim and purpose of hunting very well and his eyes were fixed on the experience points. When using strength and hunting take efforts then why waste on lower level monsters? It was his thought.


    ording to his previous confrontation one needed to hunt at least six monsters of the same level if in every hunt the hunter was able to give a fatal attack then the experience would increase with the ratio of one hundred and fifty points otherwise the experience would only limit under the hundred points. In such case he had to ughter minimum nine monsters. His calctions were blunt however it worth when he has limited time. These calctions would prove aid to his nning. Now it depended on the team which he was going to join how long they need to hunt nine monsters?


    In case they were limited hunting one monster in a day then they would take nine days on the premises that they not miss a single day. It was entirely impossible. The teams and the leaders rarely match this pace. They hunt a day and then spend the next day in resting or chilling. There was also possibility that theye back without hunting if the monster was powerful against their expectations. All these aspects including the nine days were impracticable for Qiao.


    This means he would be struck at the same level for nine days and thenes the ss Test which the team might dy thinking that they should first earn stones and buy the things of need. He cannot tell when the team would be ready for the ss tests. With this rate of progress one month would go to waste under the Silver ss identity. Then how he was supposed to reach level seven formerly level eight and further advancement had a question mark on the subject face. All these aspects needed his attention. For other he might bebeled mad rusher however it was unavoidable.


    Not just the leveling was a concern for him; he required to learn rudimentary things about the hunters and how they act in certain situations? This would help him know the intellect level of the wicked hunter. He had to get rid the limitations. He was no more in the Middletown. Thepetition can be considered tougher. His team would not be the only team going out for hunting in the field for sure. He had to face the other tricksters along the way. He had an enemy; the son of Zura merchant.


    He was sure when he came to know that all of his business and the family members were killed for certain event then he woulde look for him. There was strong hunter which he recently offended though he has his stronger friends however he cannot guarantee their presence at the time of crises. There were bundle of concerns on his shoulders. Thinking all-inclusive he reached the response desk. There two level six hunters were present. One of them was holding a polished sword; it had a slightly different appearance, the weapon width of the surface was big from the standard size.


    The hunter was not wearing any fleece instead it was a simple skin of some monster which was cleaned before use. The frontal part of the shirt darned with theces and it slightly show off the built body. The big muscles of his arms contracted with his movements. He seemed much appreciating his body improvements after reaching level five. With the simple and in facial expressions he resembled any average team leader. There was another hunter standing beside him. He was looking very attentive toward the leader or they were acquainted before the team formtion.


    "Good thing you both came at the right time." The elder sitting other side of the desk voiced. "They arete if I tell it honest." The first hunter spoke haughty. Qiao scrutinized the hunter and looked at the elder. "Who we are going to follow for the first mission?" he ignored the hunter and asked the elder. It was enough to insult the hunter on his face. He was about to speak however the elder interrupted. "This level six hunter would be the team leader for the time being. The mission is handed to him and now you four hunters are part of team. Be careful in the field and good luck for the mission." The elder pleasantly spoke. It was the beginning of full day work and he did not want to ruin with arguments of haughty hunters.

 Chapter 263: Silver Class 4

    Chapter 263: Silver ss 4


    Silver ss 4


    The hunter is good for nothing


    Not all the level six teams were given permission to use the same forest for hunting. The Hightown prudently divide the inds among the teams and let the Hunting Schools as well as the Guild know what forest was assigned to them. The elders provide this information only to the leader and he was obliged to share it with the team. The hunter left through the exit reserved for the hunters of the Tandem Hunting School. It was the same ce where Qiao and the other fourteen hunters were sent for the test. K was curious to know where they were heading.


    The haughty hunter did not speak until now. He was not happy the way he faced insult at the response desk. His buddy was also silent. "Do we have information of the monster prior?" Qiao was unable to walk silently he needed information and then make his mind how he should face the circumstances. The haughty hunter suddenly stopped at his question and puffed his chest. "Do notpare the Hightown or the Hunting School with your worn out town Guilds. Here thepetition is tough; the hunters are not given such crude information. They battle rying the strength of their muscles." The haughty hunter puffed his chest and showed off his biceps.


    Qiao had handsome and mild facial features which no way resemble with the stout and stiff faces of these hunters so they easily get the impression that perhaps the young hunter has yet to build his body. Well it was fault of his decent clothing that it hides his rough and tough body shape. "Oh, so how we are going to determine the hunt?" Qiao was unbothered with his attitude. He simply asked and it twisted the facial features of the team leader.


    "The Panping ind is reserved for the level six teams those newly recruited anywhere in the Hightown." The hunter beside the team leader spoke this time. They had to cross the vast forest in order to reach the Panping ind. However it was strange and Qiao had a question about it. ''Were they supposed to return back after the first mission? If yes then would not it waste lot of time in the journey every day? This was crude question which needed answer else Qiao would revolt immediately. It was insane to do this every day. He could have epted if he was not short of time though it was beneficial in a way. It could help in practice the fourth skill.


    "From your expressions you seemed lost your way?" the team leader mocked thinking that perhaps the young hunter was frightened crossing the whole forest every day after all there was chance that someday they won''t be able to go back on time. Well Qiao was thinking something different entirely nheless he cannot abandon the present team and see what was waiting in the Panping ind for him. He had a whole day to decide about his situation.


    The level six hunters were supposed to spend the night in the forest if the night fell during hunt yet the Panping Ind had a reason to decide other way. The ind was not bigger but the poption of the monsters had been exceeding recently. The purpose of sending fresh teams in this ind was to clear it from the excessive poption or the monsters that cross the area and reach the near forest. This ind was solely selected for the recruited level six hunters. They were full of enthusiasm and dedication. In this ind level six monsters can be found in abundance.


    Overall it was a better option for the elders to send the teams here. K was not much impressed with the personality of the team leader and he could also notice the despondency painted on the face of the young hunter. They retained the journey keep going. They have yet to hunt the first monster at the first day of recruitment. These missions were not forced to fulfill earlier so the hunters had enough time to gozy and the elders might not bother this aspect. The Hightown can only provide chances it was up to the hunters to avail these chances.


    No one spoke after they had cold argument. Qiao was more than ever resolute to make his own team whenever he had a chance. If all newly recruited level six teams were heading the same direction then he could expect sanguine oue. Their team was not the only team sent by the Tandem Hunting School. As to how he could recognize them it was easy. All those hunters sent by the school wear the special badge for the identity. It was easy to recognize them. K has no worry unless the young hunter was displeased openly.


    He had already chosen what side he would take in case of further argument. Only two were selected out of fifteen and one of them was this young hunter even the most experienced one were kicked in front of his eyes. There was no doubt that hunter has guts to go against the circumstances. The forest was never ending. "We need to move faster." Qiao asked to see the slow pace of the leader. "Worry not we will reach the ind by midday." The leader shook his shoulder as if he has nothing to worry about.


    Qiao was thinking to bear until they reached the ind since the leader has the map toward the ce he cannot argue further or snatch it from him. In the eyes of the elders this hunter was the team leader for first hunt. If possible Qiao would ask leading a team after getting one or two more soldiers. He wanted to see how things work in the Hunting School. Also there the ind was waiting for him. ''Every day is a battle for survivor and death for coward'' Qiao remembered the famous quote of his favorite writer. [Note: Most of the quotes used in this novel are the intellectual property of the author]

 Chapter 264: Silver Class 5

    Chapter 264: Silver ss 5


    Silver ss 5


    Panping Ind is ce of battles


    The concept of sending all fresh teams in this ind was unique in itself. Not just a single Hunting School sent its fresh teams in fact two other Hunting Schools including the Guilds sent their newly recruited and hot blood level six hunters. This was winter season and things simr uniqueness can be expected from the Hightown. The winter season was a challenge for everyone especially the aspiring hunters. They could test the iron of their bodies in hunting the most sought after monsters freely. Most of unique attribute holder monsters wander openly though it was also hibernating season.


    The monsters of the cold weather definitely wanted to get most of this season. This was best season for fast growth of the levels. It increased their efficiency against their armor stones and the monsters that wanted to work on the development of their armors gather the cold in their surrounding before the exertion of the energy. Almost all of the stone armors stand searing energy which harmed their body and the skin. Eventually they look for this season for this ability to work on in the winter. Those clearing it sessfully level up with stronger attack ability or defense ability.


    The surrounding of the ind met the periphery of the vast forest and the other side met another ind; it create feasible environment for the monsters to grow up stronger. Hightown has not much apprehension about the stronger hunter. Ites under the hands and anytime the stronger Hunter Kings could clear it however the purpose was to propose a ce for fresh blood. This was it became a ce for the newly recruited Silver ss teams to hunt and level up without bothering a long journey to find a ce. The intention of the elders was to provide a ce near the Hightown so that the hunter could cross this level.


    At level seven they could easily close in the longer distance hence it was better to let the fresh blood grow up a little. It was the quality of the level seven that it allows every hunterplete the Rush Skill. The hunters at this level could match with the pace of the wind and clear long distances in normal time limits. The ind was part of another continent yet it shares the boundary with the thick forest of Hightown. These particrs were enough to cause the elders chose this ce for Silver ss fresh recruitment.


    This said the vast ind will be hosting number of silver ss teams in this winter. The ind was not short of area; it spanned breaking the number of craters between the sole territories of many unique monsters. Every territory was separated by the craters and these craters actually became the lower valleys of the ind with the huge trees. Anyone ending up on the edges might roll inside the craters without hints of stopping in the middle unless being hit by the tall trees breaking some ribs with the impact.


    All teams bear the identity so in case of some irregr activity they might be reported by the other hunters. Still the silver ss hunters have their ways to settle personal grudges if they want to. Those who wanted to do this task would simply hold the identity badge inside the fleece for time being. Without identity no one can me other. There were many who always offends others and follow this method for hiding their identity of the Hunting School or the Guild. The Hightown literally sent no one in this ind for fob-watch. They cannot spare hunters for this task.


    The ind was big and sending few hunters would cost the Hightown extra effort. Moreover there were fewer reports from the hunters about the incidents in the Panping Ind. It rxed the elders concern the other important matters. The hunters intentionally skip reporting troubles for various reasons. Once a hunter of from some guild gets beaten by the hunter of Hunting School he feared offending and earning the future wrath of the hunter. He would not report the incident thinking that his own team or the guild would mock his defeat. It would ruin his self-respect in his own eyes.


    There were the teams who were backstabbed in some way and the team breaks apart during their stay in the ind. One or two team members go against the team leader and his guidance methods so they eventually end up enemies leaving room for others to take advantage of their separate ways. There were number of conflicts and enmity reasons between silver ss. Overall it was the nature and the capability of a hunter which let him go through all hurdles. Qiao and his team were nearing the boundary of the ind. Currently he was limited in his actions for the sake of the team leader but as soon as he got a reason he would not think twice for leaving his side.


    He was positive in getting soldiers but leaving and going back was not option in his eyes. It took him half a day in reaching the ind; he cannot fool himself for going back. Going against the leader was something brewing in his head from the start of this journey. The pace of the leader was in no way in his favor. "We are finally near the ind." The leader announced moving his arm in the air.


    Qiao jumped up the near tree to guestimate the environment of the ind. The vast area resembled any thickly formted ind of rich grounds. From beyond his eye limits the area was the ind spread like a weing port for sailors. Finally he could rest at ease that he was not limited by the area or the circumstances. He could fairly level up in this ind. The things which were not exined by the elders now he understood clearly. It was up to the teams what they chose. Whether they wanted to fool for travel or stay in the ind until the level up peak.

 Chapter 265: Silver Class 6

    Chapter 265: Silver ss 6


    Silver ss 6


    Wandering for the first hunt


    "It is vast more than my expectations." Qiao murmured and jumped among the team. The team leader side sneaked his actions. He was thinking to restrict the movements of this specific hunter. The way he was acting make it clear that he was not appreciating his guidance. "Who do you think you are? You are just another level six hunter out of the crowd. There are numbers of level six who could easily oppress your actions? Do you want to offend them or you have guts to face them?" the team leader gnashed his teeth. He was directly talking to the young hunter.


    Before entering in the ind he wanted to make sure that all three hunters obediently follow his orders. "What do you mean by my actions? As for as I think I did not do anything yet and you are boiling as if ced in the volcano, let me tell you I am not your typical underling." Qiao red the team leader promptly. If this team leader wanted to stop his normal actions then he cannot tolerate it anymore. He already took half day in reaching here and it was enough to make the young hunter on end terms with this haughty hunter.


    "Check your sharp ways now. If a level six huntere and show you your ce then I will be the most d." The haughty hunter waved his arms speaking loud. This young hunter was already eye sour for him and he wanted to let him learn some lesson for this he could ask the help of any random team leader. He has quite acquaintance among the other team leaders. It has been a week that he was selected and meeting with other selected candidates. Few of them were alsoing in the same ce.


    "You are a team leader and acting a rascal. What else I can expect from a scoundrel?" Qiao blurted without fearing the oue. He stepped ahead toward the hunter and the hunter stepped back. He was not expecting the young hunter show this side of his wild self. Qiao was holding his shapeless weapon. He was furious at the evil side of this hunter and the way he was trying to frighten him right after reaching Panping Ind. He was fearless against death. What death could do to him when he himself was the second name of the death for his enemies.


    He cannot let some random hunter scare him from others when has the death aura surrounding him. Death was here; death was awaiting and Qiao was the merchant of this death from now on. His furious eyes were enough to announce this openly. The hunter stepped back. K was amazed at the reaction of the young hunter. The way the team leader showed up his real face brought sense of danger. The signs appear that the team would break apart since the team leader was trying to suppress team members.


    This was unseen in the lower level hunting butmon fact in the level six silver ss team leaders. The team leaders wanted their team members remain at the crooks of their pointers. It was not entirely possible for a same level hunter to ept this behavior of the team leader. It was normal for the team members to go against the suppressing leader. A team walked past them when they were arguing. They looked at the team identity and nodded. They were also from the same guild. The team did not bother and walked past. The team leader shook his head and thought not speak anymore.


    "We are supposed to attempt the first hunt; shall we leave for the hunt?" the second team member thought to mediate the hot air between two of them. Qiao turned his head away and the team leader nodded, "Sure we should focus the hunt and see what challenges are waiting. Then we will leave after the hunt." The team leader walked ahead thinking that the hunter would follow him. K was waiting for the young hunter to move first. Qiao was in dilemma what to do. He heard the words of the team leader. His mind was to return back after the hunt.


    He was clear about this aspect now. This means the team leader was not suitable for his future development or level up. There was possibility that he would return if he could not hunt it under the time limit. ording to this their ways were already confirmed but to go for the first hunt was still unclear. Hi kept aside his ego and walked thinking let the ind open up in front of him. He could anytime abandon the team leader. K walked behind him; it was clear who he was siding and Qiao was satisfied to see this.


    The hot argument was enough to exin tension between them. Qiao was alert about the actions of the team leader. He did not fear him and walking behind him did not means that he was going to follow him in the future. Let this exin he was minding his ways for the time being. Qiao was sure no matter if he immediately left or waited the hunter would definitely bear grudge against him so he it was him who would decide what to do and what not. "I hope leaving a team does not break any rules?" Qiao whispered to the hunter walking beside him.


    K nodded, "All level six hunters are unrestricted to make their own teams on the premises that they are not alone wandering." He answered. Qiao got rxed after hearing. Now he needed to look for his soldiers. "Do you want to be my soldier?" he asked K in a low tone. K looked at him puzzled, "What a soldier meant?" he asked. "Someone who ismitted with the strong cause called soldier." Qiao exined he was to introduce this term for his team members as a secret sign too. Whenever he would voice soldier; it will be a sign that he was calling them for attack.

 Chapter 266: Silver Class 7

    Chapter 266: Silver ss 7


    Silver ss 7


    You are not looking for the monster


    They were now inside the ind walking slower than before. The team leader was walking with signature pace from before. It was clear that he had no intention of looking for the monster. Half of the team leaders follow this type of attitude when they were chosen for the experience points missions. This team leader was no exception. It was perfect example of cker hunters. This was the hidden reason behind the teams taking much time in level up. They explore different ces and make friends; indulge in irrelevant activities, enjoy their lives fullest and at some point confront the monsters believing it was piece of cake.


    The limit of hundred years exceeds this way and then they look for underhanded means for bing Hunter Kings. The requirement for the Hunter King''s test trials were to be under the age of one hundred and fifty years estimated. Though from the level five and up the peak age limits exceeds with the set standards however there were some rules cannot be neglected for something important of Hunter King Level. K was also noticing the actions of the team leader; he was equally dissatisfied. For fair reasons they were not here for pic however the actions of the team leader does not differ.


    "I regret having met this team leader; if he remained this way then I am afraid hunting a single monster would be a challenge." K spoke disheartened. He was displeased the way the team leader was acting immature. He was type of adventurous and always looking for opportunities in collecting experience points. It was his life and he wanted to make full of it before regretting after many years. Presently he was youthful and earning levels would prove beneficial in this age.


    He has met number of simr hunters those wanted to spend this time ording to their heart and not the brain so there were number of opportunities for them in result. After observing Qiao he decided to join him for level up. The ways of this young hunter has clear notion of his personality and the aims. "I rarely regret since I know there are always chances to turn everything in favor. I am just looking for a reason to abandon the team leader. If you have any ns then go ahead." Qiao uttered with ease. He was always ready to leave the dull hunters and here his patience has already reached to the peak.


    "If we left right now then we will have to wait for the hunt until we get the team members required for forming a team. Without a standard number of team members the Hightown denounces the acts of ignorant hunters." K exined. It was some time that they were wandering. The second hunter who was with the team leader also gets agitated. He was anticipating about the hunt but the leader seemed oblivious. "Soon it will be evening; should we fasten the pace in search of monster?" he asked.


    "No need to hurry; are not you happy about your present level, just think how much time you ruined in bing a silver ss? In my thoughts you should cherish it first that now you are level six with a badge of Silver ss and what more the part of a Hunting School." The team leader sounded very enthusiastic about his position as Silver ss Hunter. "I am indeed d however won''t it go to waste if we return empty handed?" he questioned. He did not bring any expressions on his face yet the displeasure was visible. Walking long forest for nothing; it did not look reasonable in his eyes.


    "Buddy the monsters are always here and we will face them sooner orter then why hurry? You should learn how to enjoy the life of a hunter." The team leader patted his shoulder and he nodded. "Today we are here to examine the ind and see what level of danger is present here; this would help us go through the hunt with the prior information." The team leader waved his weapon and voiced loud. He wanted to let the other two hunters hear him clearly. Qiao nodded and chuckled. "How many days this team leader needed for prior information?" he voiced sarcastic.


    This was enough to burn the ashes again. The previous air returned and the team leader red, "We are heading back; if anyone unwilling then he may stay in the dangerous ind." He puffed his chest to threaten Qiao. Qiao did the same. It was concrete from now they will be enemy. "I am not going back until the required points." Qiao dered his enmity with this. The team leader gritted his teeth. "Since you are deciding upon it then we are no more in a team. You should not me me for your damage or any future confrontations." The team leader took it on his ego.


    His aim was to lead this team ording to his intentions yet this young hunter was ignorant to the point of frustration. Today they came as a team no matter how eagerly they wanted to harm each other they have to wait for another day. The team leader left after a while. Qiao was amazed first but then understood the intentions of the team leader. He finally has something to do about his own team. First of all he needed a team. Hunting a lower level alone was different yet doing the same thing for level six monster was irrational.


    K has a strong trap with him still they needed two more team members. It was a challenge for Qiao. Also it was near evening before looking for monster they had to look for some ce where they could remain out of danger in the night. It was the territory of stronger monsters and he should not take risk in the open thinking this he moved around and found a big tree from where he could run his eyes in search of secure cave.

 Chapter 267: Silver Class 8

    Chapter 267: Silver ss 8


    Silver ss 8


    They had to move and find it


    "You let them go?" the hunter along the team leader was curious to know; he has some understanding of the nature of the hunter however seeing him go easy on two hunters just like this was indigestible for him. "I let them for the time being; hunters have always plenty of time and plenty of opportunities after level five and I am currently Silver ss this means double opportunities." The team leader winked and kept his leisure mood untainted. They were heading back straight the way they came. Half of the teams left the ind while half of them decided continuing behind.


    Qiao spotted a team hunting a monster. It was near evening hence the light of the day had yet to die down. They were from the third Hunting School; it was apparent from their badges. He thought to keep a lookout how they will end the hunt. The four team members were surrounding the monster not from the ground. They used the trap to restrict the movements of the monster. The trap was not directly used on the monster instead it was hung on the escaping paths. The open paths were upied by the team members.


    When the monster want to escape it moved toward one of the path and the team members attacked. Without giving a chance of defense the second hunter followed with another attack. The aura of the monster broke with consecutive two attacks and the hunters felt pressure for further attacks. Their movements were hindered greatly. When they tried to clear the distance or leap they were forced back. The situation worsened when the monster grab hold on a hunter. The hunter was unable to leave his ground because the aura of the monster was stronger against his strength. The other hunters were not cking; they were concerned how to help save the team member.


    During this time no one can came forward or stop the monster; they were unable to surpass the controlled area of the monster. This led them toward crises. None of the trap can work or they could help the hunter. The monster was moving toward the hunter trying to mutte his body. What else a huge monster was supposed to harm the hunter other than trampling under the huge body? Of course it was favorite method of the monsters to see the weaklings get mutted under the big feet.


    The hunter was at the worst ends. He cannot imagine how his life would end here. It was his first hunt after getting the badge of Silver ss. This fresh team was very hardworking instead of going back they wanted to hunt a monster but ended up in this situation. Qiao jumped down from the big tree and gestured K follow him. He was running toward where the team was present. The monster was not much injured in fact he was not injured at all and this let it use all strength against the hunter.


    The team leader was worrying where their nning failed and how they could get out of this situation. The attention of the monster was fixated on the particr hunter who was under its control. Qiao pulled his identity badge and hid under the fleece. "You should also hid your identity badge." He told K. He was already anticipating something newfangled so he followed his words. Qiao was thinking to hide his identity until they find a full team for proper hunting. The monster reached near the hunter and the screams of other three hunters echoed they cannot imagine seeing with bare eyes. It was going to be the worst day of subsists.


    Qiao was running with the entire fastest pace possible; taking a leap he reached at the back of the monster and stabbed the weapon. Not just a single stab but the consecutive several attacks in go helped the aura break apart. The monster staggered. It was sudden fierceness of some hidden hunter that the monster was unable to stop. The hunter felt the broken control; running away he happened to see the hunter doing great job. The other three hunters saw this turn of events; they immediately rushed to help the stranger. They were stabbing their weapons from both sides and the monster was staggering here and there so that could get rid the hunter on its back.


    It seemed the hunter got nowhere to go instead kept stabbing the weapon. Qiao was focused; his only mission was to make the monster fall on ground. The monster put all the strength but in vain. It stopped struggling in the end. The hunters rushed backward avoiding the sinking body of the monster. Qiao jumped from the riddled back of the monster. He was greatly shocked to see that monster''s huge body reduced to nothingness in the next few minutes leaving two stones behind.


    He was not here for the stone but to hunt so he did not bother to cast a second nce on the stone. These level six teams were instructed not to fight over the possession of limited number of stones. The Hightown would pay them with regard to their hunts as long as they provide the stones to the elders. Level seven and up monsters bear only one stone so it was natural for the level six four team members and level seven two team members worry for the stone.


    Only two hunters hunt the level seven monsters; in the advance hunting a single hunter was supposed to fight with the monster with all avable means and hunting methods. The team saw the hunter without specific identity. They were about to ask his identity when Qiao gestured K to leave them. It was evening now and he has spotted a direction where a cave can be found else he would have to make a temporary yet secure nest at the peak of the trees. The trees were big and one could feel safe residing above them in the night. K witnessed how the young hunter acted vigil during hunt however he was not sure how he would react being a team leader. After all K was here to hunt not watch others hunting and praise them.

 Chapter 268: Silver Class 9

    Chapter 268: Silver ss 9


    Silver ss 9


    What is happening here?


    When they were near a small cave; someone brushed past in hurry. K staggered with this sudden plight. The hunter did not stop instead ran away without slowing down. Qiao supported K curiosity welled up in their minds but going away from the cave means that they would lose the way back in the pitch dark night. Before they could get the curiosity shook away another hunter brushed past them waving the weapon in the air. He was spouting nonsense and following behind. When K thought that he should mind his own business; the second hunter returned with the previous pace.


    "You are looking eagerly tell me which direction the first hunter ran?" He asked K because Qiao was focusing on the cave and its appearance, possible ways how to make it look secure from others. "I don''t know." K straight away refused thinking that perhaps there was a grudge between them. "I saw you looking somewhere tell me honestly else I will add another person in the list of fools." The hunter threatened him. Qiao twitched hearing them. K was reluctant to tell the direction, "I don''t think you deserve my honesty. My honesty is only for those who deserve it." He shook his shoulders refusing to speak anything else.


    Qiao stepped forward looking what was going on. "What? In few weapon attacks I can settle your honesty along with you and you talk about bullshit." The hunter fumed hearing new type of nonsense. "Wait on. If he is not ready to speak it then no one can force him." Qiao stepped ahead. He directly red in the eyes of the hunter. The hunter saw two of them on the same lines; he stepped back and casted a nce on their fleeces, the identity badge was nowhere hanging on the chest. The hunter left in the supposed direction searching randomly.


    Before Qiao and K mind their own business soon another hunter came running, "Did any of you saw a hunter chasing someone?" A hunter of level six asked in hoarse voice. He was huffing with the utmost running. Qiao looked at K and he did the same. They were forced to think what was going on and why they were chasing nonstop. "The second hunter is chasing a member of my team and I wanted to secure my team member." The third hunter almost pleaded. He was looking in hurry and did not want to lose direction.


    K lifted his hand and gestured toward a direction. He perhaps got the excuse of the hunter and let him know which direction was the right one. It was almost evening. The ind got slightly lit instead of sinking in darkness. The huge and thick trees were umting snow on top of their heads as soon as the dim light of the day got dead; the fair snow started reflecting the indistinct source of light which was blurred in the day light. Sometimes the umting snow would fling with the blunt movements of some monsters. The monsters wander in the night as usual sometimes rolling on the cold ground.


    It was their way of rejoicing the cold night especially when they were going through the level up stage. Their stone armors at this stage get immensely heated and their bodies cannot bear the scalding warmth. Qiao turned to see this phenomenon. "What? To think we were worried about a safe ce for dark night?" Qiaoughed witnessing this. He was yet to celebrate it when fourth hunter rushed past them. He was looking in hurry and did not stop to ask them anything. Right after few moments; he returned and looked at both hunters.


    "Did you both see some hunters chasing each other?" now this was enough sweeping their curiosity. "Don''t tell me you are going to help them too?" K asked worrying. "No; they are from two different teams, I am going to tell them that their chase is groundless the monster has already leveled up and now it is dangerous for hunt. They are greedy for the special stone however none of them know that they would end up dead." The hunter voiced in hurry. Streaks of concern could be seen on his face.


    This time Qiao gestured toward the direction. He has a reason to not believe any of their excuse however he did not want them to stop here. Qiaozily walked and reached the top of the cave. He sat observing the ind and thinking how he should n his next moves. K was from a different continent where all year long his people only witness desert. Seeing the ground and the beauty in his surrounding was enough to cheer up his dull mood. If this ce was so much weing then there was no hindrance for him in getting experience points in minimum time. In fact he could hunt during night.


    Though hunting in the night was risky however a tough team can try. The trunks of the trees were long leaving space for the monsters and hunters. The cave was not big enough or giant; it was barely eight feet, an angry monster might stumble around it and change the direction slightly. The monster cannot smash it into smithereens because it was strong fort of rocks. Qiao was yet to speak about his ns when a huntress appeared. She was also in hurry.


    She stooped for moment and spotted them. "If consider can you tell me there the few hunters rushed toward this direction?" she pointed the direction and asked. This was too much for both. Exactly what was happening in that direction? The question popped up in their heads. Hunters were going same direction but giving different excuses. K gestured to ask permission from Qiao and he nodded. He was nning her the reason why she was in rush and what was there in that direction? "What''s special there?" K asked very attentive not wanting to miss a wording from her mouth.

 Chapter 269: Silver Class 10

    Chapter 269: Silver ss 10


    Silver ss 10


    This is the height of shamelessness


    The huntress stood speechless; she did not want to speak it. It was simply embarrassing. Her cheeks got reddened and she shook her head. "We two huntresses separated from the team of the Guild; the second huntress was eager to explore the waterfall. She is gone there and I have to bring her back before the males swarm around her under the waterfall." She lowered her head embarrassed. Her team broke and only two were left behind. The second huntress was too dumb to begin with and she had to care more of her concerns.


    K gestured toward the direction. From her decent appearance she looked very diligent in hunting monsters rather than attracting males so it was entirely out of question that K would take her as someone speaking lies. "Thank you." She voiced and hurried toward the direction. "All those rascals were fibbing; what a shame." K shook his head looking toward the young hunter. This was vast ind and they could expect beyond expectations. Many teams bring their sources along thinking spend their time in the ind ording to their tastes. "The question is how we are going to collect the right hunter for the team." Qiao voiced. This incident let him reflect what he could expect from the level six hunters and their least concerns.


    Adding anyone in the team was impossible; the new hunter might show up his unwillingness of risking in the middle of the hunt. It would simply bring chaos. Out of many who would qualify ording to their demand? Putting an advertisement in the newspaper or social media about the avability of the job type was impossible here. No one use Wi-Fi connections for inte services; hell hunters would take these terms as the offense on them if Qiao spoke out loud. He was sitting on the top of cave as the philosophy originator.


    He wished there was a cableworkmunicating load number of poption. The hunters should develop their standards of living and Qiao was sure that the beasts would no more create threats for the human rule in the seven continents. They would always be busy in entertainment of trillion bite data uploaded everyday on the various social media outlets. Qiao side smiled thinking all this; he knew very well it was impossible. ''Who would send satellites in the space? Monsters? Heughed thinking this''


    K looked toward the top of the cave and anticipated that perhaps the young hunter imagined the scenario on the waterfall and trying to satisfy his manliness. Slowly the dim light created enough brightness for any hunter to walk around with ease. The roaring of the monsters started echoing; with this the umted snow on the thick trees started falling. For hunters it was normal however for monsters it was blessing. The cold snowkes temperate the ground for them to roll freely; their roaring seemed organized because they were following one after the other. It created a rhythm for ears. It would have been considered ear splitting roaring if they happened to be level four or lower levels.


    Meanwhile the hunter which was the first one to rush toward the direction walked past from the cave. He was not looking in good condition. K witnessed this and got puzzled thinking what happened to him. Soon after the second hunter followed behind; he was almost dragging his feet. He might have spouted some vulgarities but he want to let it go this once since the real beauty was not fierce only the second huntress came troubling their entertainment.


    The third hunter was to some extent noticeably twisting and making faces. The second huntress kicked between his legs when he was substantially focused on the waterfall beauty. Qiao jumped from the top of the cave; he was quite surprised at the situation. It took a turn of one hundred and eighty degree. "Is that the second huntress settled the matter prudently?" K was also puzzled. He was not sure what happened at the waterfall however the condition of these liars was evident that nothing went well. "Probably they are entertained differently." Qiao chuckled. He was quite satisfied to see their present condition; before he thought that perhaps more than one teams were gathering for some rare hunt but it turned out this.


    The fourth hunter walked past right after they concluded the situation. "Lot of things and surprises are ready for us in this ind." K sniggered in answer of the young hunter. No matter what the second huntress did to them; it speaks out how sharp or fierce huntress she was. Such gusto they needed in the next two team members which they were looking for. "We can hope that some eager hunter end up in our team; without hunting I feel loss of direction for my aim. I know nothing about others." K sighed.


    "This is the only reason that I was unwilling to go back empty handed; in fact my priority is to reside in this ind until the peak of experience points." Qiao voiced enthusiastic. When they were having conversationst hunter ran past the cave. He was running madly as if a lunatic dog was ready to bite his legs. He was waving his weapon but did not dare to stop. The second huntress was running behind him. She was mad with anger and wanted him dead in true words.


    K beheld this and sighed. Today they witnessed such a weird scenario that perhaps they never seen before. Behind the second huntress someone was trying to stop her; a sweet melodic voice was calling her by name, "They are gone; you should not tire yourself sister it will ruin the moisture of your skin." The sweet voice spoke out of concern. "Stop this nonsense hell with the moisture of my skin; I will ughter those rascals first." The second huntress stopped to answer the first huntress. She was also thinking to not future chase behind them. It was already enough that she was able shoo them away from the dumb girl. "If you were little careful; I might have been spared from this urgency. Sigh when you will learn stand-in sober ways?" she huffed and gulped some deep breaths. Fighting with five hunters was not easy.


    Good for them that they did not seriously counter attacked; though two of them were reluctant to leave nheless she did her best and they ran off. "Big sister; how can I always worry what to do and what not; it burden my shoulders, you already know I care much my looks." The huntress took the support of the cave and puckered. The second huntress wanted to scold this girl but let it go seeing two hunter''s attention fixated on her.

 Chapter 270: Silver Class 11

    Chapter 270: Silver ss 11


    Silver ss 11


    Does it means we got another team member?


    She danced her eyes looking left and right. Their eyes were really fixated on her. Then she hurriedly examined whether her appearance was perfectly fine. There was nothing unusual with her then why they were looking eagerly. She thought in her head. Qiao stepped ahead, "Did you settle the matter just the way? I mean you seemed very diligent in hunting. Its just my observation." Qiao scratched his hair how to initiate the conversation without letting the huntress feel it off. "I did it for the sake of a fool." She turned her head slightly and scolded the carefree girl.


    From her expressions she seemed not pleased with the situation. "We shall leave and find a ce now." The huntress spoke in a dry tone and gestured the other huntress. Both walked silently arguing with each other. "The young hunter wanted to say something, I guessed from his hesitation." The fragile huntress whispered. "These two are also the same; seeing two women drooling in their heads. Better find a ce and return back to the guild the next day." The huntress sounded as if herst decision. Going back in the guild was right option in her eyes; there at least they could have another team for missions.


    When they were away from the cave the five hunters who were waiting for them came in front. Two of them were ready to capture the fierce huntress and other three agreed seeing the beauty. The huntress noticed the warnings of her senses just few moments ago and she ran back grabbing the hand of the fragile huntress. "My wrist is going to dislocate." The huntressined but did not resist other way. She hated the way these five hunters were chasing them so it was safe to run away from them.


    "They are gone without talking anything." K got disappointed. "They areing back." Qiao grimly voiced. Both huntress reached near the cave and stopped. It was the only ce avable for them for now. The hunters stooped at some distance seeing two hunters ready with their weapons. Qiao let out his aura of level six hunter and red all of them. He knew what women trusted more. The man who could stand against the bullies and speak up for them; here he was doing the same thinking that perhaps it melt the hard head of the huntress.


    His attention was not lit themp in the day and then search two hunters carefully. For a team he needed two hunters no matter whether they were experienced or pampered; as long as they were willing join his team, he will remain contented. As for how he would guide them for hunting was up to him. He has experience in this regard. A hunter who was willing listen his orders was enough for team coboration rather than a selfish or doubtful team member. The hunting was risky and having loyal hunters meant much.


    In broad sense no one search loyals but those who were true to hunting and getting experience points rather than cking and scheming. Seeing two hunters ring as if ready for battle; the five hunters were left with no choice but to back down. Qiao was efficient in adding the nemesis so it went smooth. The huntress was also waving her weapon in case her choice went wrong and these two hunters also appeared wishful. She secretly heaved a sigh of relief seeing those standing alert however did not entirely trust their intentions yet. It took some time and the hunters lose hope; they returned thinking one day settle this matter.


    "Phew they are gone." The fragile huntress did not hide her glee. "You both seemed lose your team too?" The huntress asked. She was friendly and wanted to talk with these two hunters before the older sister could drag her away. "Indeed our leader was eager to return back while we wanted to live behind and practice hunting but with only two of us is not a team yet." K hurriedly spoke. He has seen the miracles of the in nature of the young hunter; with this rate they won''t be able to get two hunters for the team.


    The main focus was to look for soldier so he can ask them about it. "Making a team? Sounds interesting; my older sister also wanted to focus on hunting rather than going back the guild." The fragile huntress sneaked toward her sister and chirped. The huntress was silent. She was observing the other hunter who was minding his own business after the five hunters left. Qiao was looking toward the direction where thest howling of the monster was heard just now. It was not obligatory for the particr hunters of the Hunting School to remain stickied with the team leader; second they could form team with any other guild hunters too, there was no restriction in this regard.


    K was familiar with such type choice. "What guild you both belong?" The stiff expressions of the second huntress were like piercing needles trying to examine the innards of these two hunters with keen eyes. She has much experience and knew more about the world of hunting. Both hunters were not wearing anything particr identifying their distinctiveness with regards the Guild or Hunting School. She has heard about the Scwag Hunters. They wander in the ces where they could trap some huntresses remarkably showing very viable side of their character.


    The huntress cannot imagine what happen to those who get caught in their traps. "We don''t belong Guild" before K couldplete his sentence the huntress grabbed the other and ran. She cannot let herself and the fool girl get caught by them. "Lama Lu leave my wrist; you are twisting it ruthlessly." The fragile huntress almost cried with this sudden plight. She was unable to understand what caused this urgency. Qiao was hearing the conversation; when he saw the huntress running again, he leapt faster than the usual and stopped the huntress.

 Chapter 271: Silver Class 12

    Chapter 271: Silver ss 12


    Silver ss 12


    Forming a team


    Qiao stood in front and showed the badge immediately. He was not speaking anything instead his attitude was enough to let the huntress understand that she was mistaken. Lama Lu wide opened her eyes after looking the identity badge. They belong to respected School of Hunting. "Oh I thought something else; I think we can make a team if you are the leader of the team." The huntress only took a moment in deciding. The other huntress saw this change of tone and barely held herughter. Qiao nodded and walked back to his previous position. ording to rules now they were four among the team and there was no problem in hunting with four team members.


    K saw this finally let out a deep breath. He thought that perhaps the young hunter was going to stop them forcefully. Now they were standing in front of the cave and looking at the team leader. Qiao has profound expressions pasted on his face. There were the hunters who became enemies with them and these two huntresses have also some enemies on their side; it was going to be a mixture of hunting soon and Qiao could expect how adventurous it would be to reach the peak level six.


    He mentally set a limit of one week; only one week was avable for him for umting level six peak experience points. "Hunting is the first priority and if our enemies came bothering then we will put efforts ording to our limits. Joining this team meant that none is allowed to ignore my guidance during hunt else I won''t bear the me of damage in return." Qiao grimly spoke. It was the only rule for bing a part of his team. His hunting methods were risky and hazardous. Anyone with weak will cannot follow him.


    Others nodded. The huntress was not expecting this young hunter to be the bossy. "I cannot go against older sister else I might have ran away from such overbearing team leader." The fragile huntress pouted. Lama Lu red her, "You are only under my care until level six peak then you have your own ways after that; worrying about you is none of my business after that." Lama Lu spoke straightforward. She was tired of solving the problems created by Kaili. K was satisfied with the team as long they could hunt with all means.


    "Since we are making this team for the hunting; it is better for everyone to tell what special method or skill you have perfectly practiced?" Qiao asked again. Knowing the method or skill would help him assign responsibility ording to it during hunt. K showed his trap hanging on his shoulder. "I am good at casting traps. I n for the traps and then restrict the movements of the monster considering the level or the ability of the monster." K uttered his method which he was good at. His efficiency in creating trap far exceeded the teams of trappers. There were number of teams known as trappers because it never happened that a monster could break the trap set by them.


    Level six was all about trapping monster else the huge bodies could simply ruin the formation and coboration of the team. "Hehe this is good hence I am fine with helping set a trap." Kaili chirped dly. She was not perfectly learned in any skill; only know few of the tricks and tips to save her life in time of danger. K looked at Qiao hearing this and Qiao nodded; it was fine having her in the team instead of losing a team member.


    "I am good at triggering or calling a monster out from the mob." Lama Lu spoke. They were sitting in front of the cave and the asional snowkes scattering around did not bring change to the surrounding other than the increased roaring of the monsters. Qiao heard; this was unique skill in his eyes. Mostly hunters wait on the sidelines for trapping a single monster; it takes time. If she could call out a monster from the mob then they simply need to focus on hunting. "Other than three skills; I can directly face a monster and I have plenty of experience in this regard." Qiao spokest.


    For others it was more than astounding because no one can learn three skills at level six. Even if one could use them but none could reach the third grade in level six. It was out of question unless the young hunter practices it day and night. Attacking skill also needed some practice as well as the upkeep of other skills to polish. A random attack cannot give much in return and all hunters knew this fact. Normal poption of the hunters goes along the easy ways.


    They take feasible paths worrying over risks. Qiao was different passing everyday meant much for him. When others sleep after the whole day hunting; he kept awake and practice necessary skills which he came to know after questioning all those who met him along the way. It was not all hunting world was filled with selfish people; there were those who were generous and honest. It was pleasant to cross paths with them and learn something from their words. Their random talks let him understand how he could maintain his levels and the physical strength. "This is perfect for a team leader." Kaili hurriedly added in the conversation.


    They were strangers for each other until they spend some time and hunt together; it will let them know whether they were trustable for each other or not. Lama Lu was different; she was not blunt. Her actions expressed that she was not ready entirely depend on this team. K was excited about the first hunt in this ind. He was anticipating cast the magic of his trap and let the team know how worthy his presence could prove in the team. Qiao was in the middle choosing whether to let the night pass or go looking for the monster right now.

 Chapter 272: Silver Class 13

    Chapter 272: Silver ss 13


    Silver ss 13


    The roaring in the surrounding was indication that most of the monsters were wandering in the open during night. Qiao decided other way he did not want his newly founded team get wipe out in the first hunt. It was night though the dim light of the strange phenomenon was present but it was not enough to distinguish the minute movements of the monsters. Level six monsters can be dangerous in head-on attacks the monsters at this level start learning tactics tackling the hunters. They also better learn the advantages of the natural armor and attack sense. Taking benefits from the weaknesses of the hunter was also blunt option for the monsters which they rarely let go.


    They remained near the cave and let the night pass hearing the roars like luby. Qiao was satisfied that now he has a team and hunting with it would not break any rule of the Hightown. Sometimes such types of rules cringe for those who wanted to test themselves. There were few hunters wanted to attempt solo hunt but the rules of the Hightown were strict in this regard. Letting everyone test their caliber means let most of them die intentionally.


    The Hightown decided the first grade of recruitment will be held right after a week and the following week second grade recruitment will go on. The total recruitment n was divided among five grades starting from the bottom toward the top for example the elders running various associations in the different towns of the seven continents were added to the first grade. The numbers increase more than thousand elders so the Rank Masters decided recruiting freshly retired hunters from the bottom. This way the Rank Masters will have a clear understanding of the loyal members of the hundred over associations.


    There was another benefit; when thest phase of recruitment will take ce, all the elders would be strong enough as a threat for the enemies or disloyal hunters. The retirement of the present twenty Rank Masters was big event and it might bring some repercussions. The hidden beasts were waiting for this specific time from previous two hundred years. During this retirement and the new recruitment; there will be a loose time when no one will be on the power state within human hold. It was called a dangerous and unsafe time for the bnce of the power among beasts and hunters.


    ording to the present formation the time will fall in the fifth week from now on. The elders were doing their best to make safe this event. However no one can tell which among them was disloyal. No one wear the sh where they could read it out loud stating who was disloyal. Anyone could be perfidious or treacherous nheless it was already discussed and finalized. The freshly retired Hunter Kings were gathering in the Hightown they were willing present themselves for the recruitment. Their Test Trials will be taken by the First Rank Masters. Overall the Hightown became center of activity and hustle.


    The next day they were ready for the hunt. Panping Ind reverted back to the liveliness where the hunters were the ruler. The dim light of the day was as usual in the middle of the winter. Qiao shuffled some of the snowkes umted on his clothes. He was ready for the adventure of today''s hunt. The fragile huntress saw his unbothered ways; not a single nce he put on her. It never happened to her that she failed attracting any male. Kaili was known as splendor blossom; her tender presence makes the heart of the males throb differently.


    Yet here it altered; Kaili was mesmerized by the handsome hunter thinking since when did the hunters of this world started caring their appearance and keep it fixed. Moreover this hunter seemed more concerned about his choice of clothing as well. Qiao oblivious of all this stood and jumped on the top of the cave. For him it was better to decide a direction and then move on. In his left hand there was endless in ground perhaps this in ground led toward the waterfall. At his right hand was the snow covered big trees. In front of him confront the ce they came from.


    As for what was at his back; he was not interested to know for now. Qiao decided to move toward the right where the trees were present thinking they might help in setting the trap. The team followed him. None among the four seemedzy or unwilling. Normally taking two huntresses in the team was considered as making the team less strong. The general notion about the huntresses was not as good as it should be. The aspiring hunters with some ambitions rarely allow huntresses in their teams however it did not means that the huntresses take it to their hearts. They have their own ways to tackle such notions.


    With the opening of the day the wandering monsters were now going back to their hidden dens. It was a way to distance the motivated hunters from the very beginning of the day. This world and the routine of the inhabitants consummate with the flow of the paved paths chosen for everyone separately. From a normal hunter to a normal monster; adding up the determined strong hunters and the pushy stronger monsters, all of them follow this pace. Other things can simply drag with it to make it a perfect bnce.


    The team spotted few monsters moving away in a group. It was a sign that they were leaving as well. Qiao voiced, "Lama Lu; it is your turn." They cannot attract the attention of all six monsters so ording to the skill of the huntress she was suitable to first act here. Lama Lu nodded and walked ahead. There was grimness painted all over her face. She started running toward the side path moving through the trees. All six of monsters were from same race and they bear same height of fifteen feet.


    The snow white giant bodies were incrusted and it was a sign that these particr monsters were at a very critical stage of their present level. These monsters spend the night under the cold maintaining the warmth of armor stone. Hunting these monsters can prove dangerous because they have great amount of stored strength which they will use for level up. "Are you sure hunting one of them will be safe choice?" Kaili voiced her concern. "I am not here for safe hunting; safe hunting is only for those who have plenty of time for wandering." Qiao voiced in dry tone.


    Kaili became speechless. Lama Lu closed some distance and brought out something from her storage pouch. She ced the round peeled pipe in her mouth. Lama Lu used it and a strange tone echoed in the surrounding. For few moments she repeated and finally the monsters stopped in their tracks. Cautiously moving toward the safe distance; Laam Lu again used the pipe but this time beaming a different voice. She was not speaking anything only producing some specific sound which perhaps bears meaning for the monsters. They started scattering and separated one by one choosing entirely different paths and no more moving in a group. They seemed started distrusting the group. As soon as they separated; Lama Lu created thest sound by reaching near one of the monster.


    Qiao and the others were witnessing this scene. K was the one most astounded. "Don''t stand idle; it is evident that she is bringing it toward us." Qiao reminded him for preparing the trap. K hurriedly nodded and rushed. He observed where the monster was moving and at what point it would reach near them; probably among the big trees where they were standing currently. K divided the trap in two parts and then used the tree as support. First part would fell on the monster from above as soon as it crossed the marked tree and the second trap was set for safety in case the first trap failed. Qiao was responsible to attack at the vital parts so that the monster don''t get a chance for going on rampage. The fourth team member was supposed to follow it the same. The rush skill was at perfect state which allowed Qiao to take a leap of minimum fifteen feet in the air with just a single tap of his feet.


    It was enough to reach the maximum height of the monster. For most hunters it was the most difficult part of hunting where the monster happened to be huge and they were limited by the small weapon of five feet and ten inches. It was not a small weapon but against a strong build fifteen feet giant monster it was nothing. The huntress was aware when the effects of the sonata would lose. She started moving away from the monster. It was the time when the monster would realize that it was fooled by her.

 Chapter 273: Silver Class 14

    Chapter 273: Silver ss 14


    Silver ss 14


    The fooled monster is angry


    Lama Lu retreated with the same fast pace which she was using for various small tasks; using her method of scattering the monsters then pulling the attention one of them. Now it was away from the group. Her method of attracting the attention of the monsters was family heritage; the entire family of hunters used this method among their teams. It was not that they did not let others learn it nevertheless it was the limited quality of this family of hunters. Innumerable old and ancient families of hunters were efficient in various particr skills which were limited for their family and not in general.


    Qiao has only one shapeless weapon. It also did not match with the length of the normal weapons. Being shapeless make its standard length decrease. It means Qiao had had tough time in theing wave of hunting in the next few days. He was not going to change the weapon unless it gets shattered. For now it was reliable with his present level. The trap was set and the monster stepped on it. It triggered the trap and fell on its body. In typical terms this trap did not provide any benefits however the presence of trap meant a lot considering the importance of every moment and action of the monsters as well as the steps of the hunters.


    Hunters regarded time as the most precious thing in the world when they confront a monster. This was the reason that they were supposed to temper their observation skill. Through observation they can get along with every detail of single frame of time. The sliver movements cannot skip the keen eyes of the hunters. Qiao saw the trap falling at the monster; he jumped without taking another gape of moment.


    The monster as soon as understood that it was fooled; it roared fending off the trap. The edges of the traps were heavy still the monster was able to move it with ease. This monster was good at absorbing the cold and then throwing at the opponent. It gulped heavy breaths and breathed out toward the hunters. Qiao was no more on the ground while K was keeping strict eyes at the second trap and the movements of the monster. Kaili was standing ready to listen when the team leader would order her. Qiao ordered when he was above in the air.


    The same time monster breathed out cold and it was simr of throwing boiling water in the open yard in the winter. The way the boiling water gets immediately freeze; the same scenario caught Kaili and Lama Lu; Lama Lu recentlynded here ready to help in attacking but the cold breath buried their feet in the frozen ice. It was not much hard or resisting yet the fact that it was the result of a single breath brought goosebumps. K was also amazed at this attack. He wished that the ce where the second trap was set should not get buried. Looking toward the ce; he heaved a sigh of relief.


    It was intact from the first attack of the monster. Qiao saw the strength of in single attack andnded on the back. With the movements of the monster it was impossible to keep near the giant body so he put the attack and leapt toward the top of neared tree. From here he could put second attack without longer dy. Leaping forward immediately he put the second attack; the same time the monster attacked again. The ce where the second trap was ced got buried.


    K got worried to see this. Lama Lu saw this situation since the first trap could not stop the monster entirely; it could move around at its will. The trap was hanging at the half of the body and with the movement there was a chance that one of them might get hit with it in ignorance. The level six weapon did leave an injury. Qiao went back toward the tree. The movements of the monster became blunt and it might hit the severely any time soon. Seeing two standing under the frozen snow the monster was much satisfied.


    K was yet to decide whether to dig the second trap or take orders from the team leader. He anticipated that after setting the trap sessfully he will be able to snatch some experience points from the monster. However withoutpleting his task if he leapt for attack; there was nothing shameless than this in his eyes. When he was in the middle of mess of thoughts; he heard team leader. "Trap the legs and restrict the movements without wasting time attack then." Qiao thought it thoroughly about the situation and voiced. He was attacking from above however the giant body would not fall easier.


    Lama Lu came in her sense and rushed toward K thinking he cannot singlehandedly do this. It was so true in the present situation. The monster was triggered and every wed step would lead the team toward failure. Kaili also ran toward them since everyone was putting effort; she cannot remain at the edges. The second attack of the monster piled four feet snow under their feet and it was a task to wade through it. Kaili fell then stood up then again fell and finally reached near Lama Lu. Lama Lu was heading toward K.


    K was digging the second trap and small mountains of snow were smattering around with his actions. Every passing moment meant that he was not capable for the title of good trapper. It also means that he would lose chance attacking the monster in his very first hunt in the level six. It was embarrassing for him as well for his performance. Lama Lu joined him and more snow dashed here and there. He caught the trap in hurry and got rid the bundle of burden walking through toward the monster. The second trap was meant for the legs but it was no easier task considering the fact that he has lost first chance.

 Chapter 274: Silver Class 15

    Chapter 274: Silver ss 15


    Silver ss 15


    The frozen body won''t look viable


    The monster saw the root of problem; the hunter hanging on the tall tree was the real headache. Despite it trying best still the hunter has taken chances for attack. It furiously charged kicking front leg breaking half of the tall tree. Qiao had to jump away in this situation. The mood of the monster turned aggressive seeing the reluctant hunters. Normally a team would give up seeing that the initial n has failed but this team was different in all aspect. Even if others wanted to give up; Qiao would decide otherwise. Being leader of the team they can only obey him else abandoning team was thest option.


    For sure they would not think about this option for the time being. Leaving a team and joining another was not cake time party for hunters. There should be strong and concrete reasons if someone decide such an option; no one can take it out of whim. Until now they were not in big danger and there was a chance that they will appear organized in front of the monster. Qiaonded in front of the monster. With this K got a chance for casting second trap. Lama Lu helped in setting the trap.


    The attention of the monster fixated on Qiao when he came in front. The back of the monster was bleeding with the two injuries. The monster sneaked at the other team members. Qiao was slightly shocked because the monster was surprisingly sober at this moment. Normally it should have gone mad with anger until now. This was the signature points about a monster. The general notion points out that the monsters have limited ways of reactions against the teams of hunters when they surround a monster however taking the things broadly Qiao was standing in front of a level six monster. This means a creature of better intellect level.


    The monster of this level can easily maintain theirposure and think wisely actions ording to the situation for example flouting out the tall tree to avoid the attacks of the sharp hunter was part of improved intellect. Before Qiao could warn them; K was the first one to face the impact. K was in hurry after setting the trap; his immediate attack proved wrong choice. As soon as his sword stabbed the body; it started freezing and the cold reached his hand holding the sword.


    It did not stop there. The freezing cold covered his arms as well and he was unable to move. Qiao was standing in front of the monster and it was quite a distance especially when the monster was in between. Lama Lu saw this and stopped herself from attack. Kaili returned back to the young hunter since he was standing alone she thought to join him and she could not see what happened to the one who put the trap. Qiao was standing at motionless he was moving with the movements of the monster but it stopped any movement Qiao immediately noticed the change. Kaili was nearing him at the same time.


    "Since you are here; strive to prove beneficial." Saying this he rushed toward K. Kaili got stumped; to think that the hunter has guts to leave her alone in front of the angry monster. The frozen cold was covering his body. Both arms got stuck with the cold and the hunter was helpless against it. Qiao reached in no time and attacked not the monster instead the sword which was stabbed in the monster. It shattered the frozen cold because the weapon matched with the level. It also broke the impact of the cold on the arms and K heaved a sigh of relief. His urgency for the attack was going to take his life.


    Lama Lu saw this and nodded. In her eyes this young hunter improved his worth by decisive actions. Now they all were thinking the same, ''Would they end up freezing with every attack?'' the question was yet to get an exnation. The giant body broke the motionless state when the young hunter ruined the n of killing one of the team members. This monster with the special armor stone did not necessarily need to kill the opponent instead it froze them to death. The human body does not produce heat matching with the monsters. It has limitations and if normal then a hunter can melt the frozen cold from his body in half an hour depending on the capability however taking longer time than this might result suffocating to death in case the frozenyer happened to be shielded by the monster. This specific monster has learned with the time that the humans cannot survive under suffocation which was truth for the monsters too. So it learned to use this weakness for the attack.


    This race of the monsters was familiar with the cold characteristics and evolves with the time. Wherever this race was found; the hunters think twice before hunting. A single cold breath could umte enough snow to burry half of their stature. One could only imagine the strength and attack capability when this race reaches level seven or eight. To be fair; the upper levels cannot be imagined. Qiao gestured K and the huntress to attack at once avoiding the incrusted part on the body. K in his hurry attacked at the incrusted part and then it released the cold.


    They could avoid the counter attack if they avoid incrusted part; it was the notion. They followed and attacked. Both their weapon started covering with the frozen cold. The monster was again in motionless state which was quite strange. It means it was using entire body as the defense against the attack. It was another characteristic of this race. Snow Rage race was considered quite exceptional regarding the capability and strength. The hunters usually prepare prior before facing this race. Qiao twitched seeing this. This was powerful monster in true sense. He was sure that same would happen to him if he tried to attack. He used his weapon to set both team members free.

 Chapter 275: Silver Class 16

    Chapter 275: Silver ss 16


    Silver ss 16


    Can we kill the monster or not


    When they were set free they stepped back. Qiao was observing whether the attack left any injury. It went wasted because there was not a single scratch much less an injury. The monster moved when the attack state resolved. It was normal for monster and challenging for the team. They were in dilemma what to do in this situation. Qiao cannot step back and let it go. Someone have to hunt atst then why not his team. He was determined to find the solution of the problem. The monster saw them not acting stern anymore.


    The team was not attacking and the monster was ready to leave them. The little effort was enough to let them not bother this race again in the eyes of the monster. Moreover it was going through the level up cycle where it needed stability of sources and battling with the hunters would cost sources. epting defeat was not a choice for the team. This was the first hunt for level six and it would simply shatter their courage if failed. Not minding the fourth; three of them were aiming for the level up Qiao leading in overall. Every monster meant a threshold for the experience points and losing it means losing a fair chance.


    They were standing at the dead point. "What are we silent for? If the body can resist the attack it does not means that the face can also bear same defense. We have to fight the snow breathing and reach the neck of the monster. All over energy should be invested in stabbing the neck. Do you get it?" Qiao voiced grimly. Before his team members could think about giving up; he was there to remind them the dead option. "I am also not thinking of epting failure. I know special and stronger monster meant more experience points." Lama Lu uttered unmoving.


    "Indeed let''s hurry then." K voicedst. "I am sure once we get to the nerves of this wise monster then we will be able to hunt it in no time." Qiao spoke. Lama Lu could not understand what it meant simply. K also stopped in his tracks. Qiao did not notice until he saw them questioning him. "Getting over to the nerves means that we should baffle the monster extremely so that it should lose the tranquil and unruffled attention; this way it would be easier to make it fall."


    Qiao exined with most unassuming words that were straight and in. They understood and nodded. Kaili was gulping breaths because the monster was staring her. It shook the entire body and got ready to leave. How could she know that the monster was going to leave? She pointed the weapon at the monster and the monster breathed out the cold making her frozen all over. The sword was pointing toward the monster and her fragile body stiffened. In this same posture her body froze with the cold breath of the monster.


    It was ast warning for this team too from the monster. Qiao and others were running toward the front. They saw the frozen huntress and hurried. The neck of the monster was slightly off the overall color of rest of the body. It was clear sign that the body bears the armor strength while the neck was susceptible other than the breathing cold. Lama Lu helped the huntress break free from the frozen shield on her body. The monster thought that perhaps the team has given up. It shook its body again and threw some of the snow at them ready to leave.


    "Now move." Qiao roared ordering. He could see that the monster decided going back. He cannot fake out anything. The monster must not leave and this was the only concern for now. He himself umted snow from his surrounding and scattered implying that the battle had not ended yet. The monster stopped seeing this madness. Qiao leapt toward the neck with his weapon. Once it was time subsequently it should not be wasted. The weapon brushed past the neck leaving a small scar. The monster hurried to move. It was unexpected. This team has admitted defeat in its eyes but why they seemed more resolved?


    Now they were facing each other and ring in the eyes. The monster scrunched its round eyes. Instead of epting defeat the team members wanted to stop with the force. It seemed another round of attacks needed to remind them they were vulnerable and weak; the monster thought. The hunters might have been able to observe these thoughts if they happened to be level eight peak. Reading the thoughts of monsters was as simple for example the way an experienced person observes the thoughts of the teenager. But for someone with same level it was as difficult as the next move of an assassin.


    It was the dim day and the slight cold wind marched past silently as if worried to bother the opponents. The monster wanted tough at the foolishness of the hunters since they all came in front without considering that he could simply burry them under the cold snow. They were here to hunt and soon it will be clear for the haughty monster. The fourth team member who survived the ordeal thought in her head. She could see that the team leader was a crook head hunter. He would not ept defeat.


    As for what make her think tough about him was unclear. Qiao jumped for attack and gestured K follow him. The monster saw this and breathes out the cold; Qiao put his left hand in front and the snow scattered instead of burying him. Once again the weapon brushed past the right side of the neck. K was the second to put the attack; meanwhile Lama Lu joined from the other side fending off the snow shower imitating team leader. Her attack put the same amount of damage. It was enough for baffling the wise monster. Almost all teams follow same method and after losing go back yet this team was reluctant in all terms. The teams consider this race invulnerable and freshly recruited teams do not mess with this race. Qiao thought since the body has strong attack and defense then there was something which only bears one capability and it was the neck and the face. It can attack snow shower in amounts scaring the monsters. With the same level they fight on same grounds and once lost should be lost. Every attack was giving sufficient amount of experience points. The monster was helpless because its body can only share the frost once got the source for omitting out.


    The hunters were attacking from front and it could only attack with the snow shower which was useless because they learned how to fend it off. Though the ground was umting snow however it was also affecting the monster in return. The injuries on the body can be healed but the neck was under threat. It made the monster worry for its life. The team was not giving up and there was a path for escape too. The monster decided to run for life under the limited time.


    Qiao has seen through the actions and gestured to putplete effort in thest attack. The snow scattered to stop theing attack as well retreating but all in vain. The head shook in both directions breathing out snow still the shapeless weapon reached the neck. Qiao had less difficulty in reverting back after the attack. As for two others their weapons reached the neck at thest breath meanwhile the monster fell on its feet. It no more can endure the attacks especially Qiao stabbed the breathing part of the monster. "Every invulnerable monster has vulnerable weakness." Qiaonded in the pool of hard snow and voiced. They sessfully hunted the first level six monster as a team. The snow under their feet melted immediately and the monster shattered with an enormous amount of echo. Almost entire body blow up in the surrounding leaving a stone behind; it was the result of the level state. They bent to avoid the explosive shower of the falling snow which was not raining from the sky actually. Slowly the snow started clearing itself. It let them see the stone which was left behind. It was giving out immense untainted sparkle.


    No one walked forward to pick it up in hurry. A hunter who was witnessing this hunt from afar happened to notice the rarity of the stone. He leapt crazily to pick it up and escape. The team was waiting for the umted snow to clear meanwhile the hunter reached the stone. Kaili got a shock that someone was going to have it without effort. K was looking the team leader for order while Lama Lu was little tired to bother the stone. The Hunter picked it and rushed toward the opposite side. Qiao still did not move trying to figure out the emotions of his team.

 Chapter 276: Silver Class 17

    Chapter 276: Silver ss 17


    Silver ss 17


    The team leader intentionally did this


    Anyone can be tempted with such a stone so a hunter taking it without permission was eptable. The hunter escaped but before he could far end from their eyes; the stone sted also killing the hunter. The stone was not in stable state when the monster got killed definitely it has effects on the stone as well. For simple boration Qiao had seen through the w of this stone after observing the dying monster. His attention was to keep the safe distance yet the random hunter appeared out of nowhere and fulfilled his intentions unintentionally.


    The team saw this and gasped. They looked at the team leader; Qiao shrugged his shoulders. From his carefree ways they could tell that he was already aware the uing thing. They were also level six yet deep down in their hearts they wanted to run and pick up the stone or fight for it with others not knowing that it would kill in return. The ground was still covered with the snow; it was from the breathing of the monster. They walked away. Kaili did not put any attack and she was the one most excited after witnessing everything.


    "Let''s see closely." Qiao murmured. He saw the hunter shattering into smithereens and it was a sight which no one would be willing to witness again. A level six hunter died just the way. What would they speak if anyone asked about it? Other than Qiao; they were not willing to see it closely. "We cannot stay at the same ce where we have hunted a monster and you all know; right?" Qiao saw their reluctance and reminded. They nodded and followed behind. This day was beneficial and now exploring the ind would not hurt their feet. They were here for whole week or until Qiao could hunt five monsters of level six.


    ording to his calctions; five monsters of level six could give him enough experience points for peak level minding the amount of fatal attack in single hunt. Being in a team meant that he cannot rob all experience points; it would disappoint his team. Without team he cannot hunt; everything was forcefully rted to each other and he had to abide by it. They walked toward the ce where the hunter died in front of them. "Ah what is this?" Lama Lu eximed with shock. The ground was marked with the crystal ice in pieces.


    It was sight to see. There were no more signs of a hunter as if he did not exist. It made them awful about the happening. They were yet to think what they should do for the rest of the day when they heard a roaring monstering toward them. This monster belongs to the same race and as soon as the stone got sted the monster ran from its den to reach where the stone got sted. The team saw this and rushed opposite side. They were running else the monster would fairly trample not knowing that four level six hunters fell t under its feet.


    Qiao was also shocked to see this. He was running toward blind end remaining behind them in case the monster reached near. Kaili was the first one tripping from the edges of the crater of the ind. K followed next without stopping to take a look first; well he has no control over his pace when he was running blindly. Lama Lu was looking behind thinking that the leading hunters would care the path forward. She also fell in the crater. Thest one; Qiao stood on the edges despite the fact that he did not see the crater there. The monster waved it long feet and he was out of choice falling and rolling down.


    The crater was part of ind and it had a steady deep ground at the lowest part. It was not something everyone wants to experience. Kaili felt dizzy half of the way and kept rolling unconscious. K saw her and tried to support but in vain. It was steep and they cannot do anything to stop the fall. Qiao held the weapon away else it might hurt the person rolling next.


    Lama Lu wanted to shout at the first two dumbs but held it back. She was so much angry at the thought that Kaili might have made the other hunter stupid with her charm else there was no reason for a normal and sober hunter acted dumb. Unconscious Kaili stopped at the end of the down steep; K fell on her and before he could excuse; Lama Lu followed. Qiao was thest to pile up on them. His arms spreading to keep away the weapon hugged the huntress. This fall and the rolling made them so hushed that they did not speak anythingining.


    Qiao felt that he has no strength to move away; the closed eyes of the huntress made him throw his body away without thinking any further. Lama Lu was resting on the back of the other hunter. K was feeling awkward messed between two women. Lama Lu dragged herself away. Her head was still dizzy and she fell on the ground again. K stood up and tried to wake up the girl. He might have taken her dead but because his ears clearly heard the throbbing heart a moment ago when he was forced on the girl; he moved away seeing team leader gesturing him to not bother.


    Lama Lu can do this job. Qiao moved away to take a look at the surrounding. This ce has entirely different aura one could easily sense. The ce did not give the impression of cramped. This means they could find monsters here too. Every ce was eptable as long as it could provide them monsters for level up. For Qiao exploring meant getting and understanding the ways of this world. The nature was harsh in this world and so do the circumstances. Those who lived here all their lives started to get appreciation of Qiao. They were tough people in his eyes.

 Chapter 277: Silver Class 18

    Chapter 277: Silver ss 18


    Silver ss 18


    The Crater is not a fitting ce


    The crater was part of ind; despite the fact that it was day; the ce was already shading in dark. The deep ground was thickly dulled with the greenery; the vines of big leaves were hedging over their heads and it was hard to move around much less to investigate the surrounding. "We need to remain in queue." Qiao voiced with his left hand he removed the vines away from his head for observing in front. From the looks the hunters could somehow move around but the monster might trample the leaves'' loaded lianas.


    Creepers were all around as far he could see. K nodded and looked toward Lama Lu who was waking up the other huntress. He cannot tell whether the fragile huntress might be a hindrance in the next hunting. However for the sake of forming of team everything was eptable as long as the huntress did not create trouble. Qiao leapt once or twice to look up from above but it was all same. "We don''t know this ce so keep your sharp eyes focused and ready for unexpected." Qiao guided them as per need of the time. He was leading ahead. Qiao thought to climb back to the previous part of the ind if they find this crater useless for hunt.


    They heard sharp sounding from their left side. This crate hosted number of monsters of level six; being lowest part of the ind the normal or freshly recruited hunters keep distance away from all three craters of this ind for the reason that the monsters were powerful. Most of the monster hiding here were the level up seekers. Their concerns remain true to their level up. The Hightown sends special teams with the missions in the craters.


    The race of the monsters was simr to the normal hunters'' height. The monsters bear stronger armor stones. There were more than four teams in this crater at this moment. One of the teams was hunting a monster and the other team consisted Scwag hunters. They were keeping eyes at the team from the very beginning. "This crater is not good for freshly recruited teams." Lama Lu voiced. She was the daughter of the guild elder and hasplete knowledge about the various parts of the ind. "What do you mean?" K turned back and asked. They stopped because the sharp voice was nearing slowly.


    "The monsters here do not like intruders. They are rumored bearing the better armor stonespared with the normal monsters of the ind. If I am not wrong then it will bete going back if a monster spotted already." She hesitated however rted her concern. Telling something important was different but she had an experience where the hunters scolded her for giving warning about the identity of the monster. They in fact mocked saying that she has tiny heart just like other females. Qiao heard her and nodded. It was good that someone among the team has some knowledge about this crater.


    "Worry not this time everyone will go all out after all we are not going to live inexperienced all over lives. There are many monsters which a hunter faces for the very first time every now and then but it helps him learn something new and move on. The hunters are meant to face monsters of all races and I am sure all of you are aspiring for bing stronger hunters." Qiao uttered not entirely oblivious of the situation. He can tell what the huntress was thinking and what kind of answer can increase the morale of the team.


    He just need to put the right words and this current team can appear most experienced when facing any monster. It was his thoughts. The huntress indeed felt reassured. K puffed his chest after hearing the speech. He was more than confident now. The leaves were rustling and giving a sign of intruder be it monster or another hunter. Qiao gestured them to step aside and move behind the thick lianas. First they need to see what it was. There was a team of three hunters and they looked secretive as if following or moving hiding their presence. Three Scwags were unable to find the opportunity until now.


    The ongoing hunt prolonged and they were moving backward seeing the monster and the hunting teampeting each other. K rubbed his eyes and scrutinized the figure. The Scwags were looking opposite side and they cannot see this team. They were focused how to keep hidden from the eyes of the real team. "Am I mistaken? I think I know who wear such clothing?" the clothing of the various hunters was the blunt type of symbolical hint for the identity of the hunter so it was necessary for every hunter to express their identity through their clothing.


    It was create ease for the wandering and guard teams of various parts of the seven continents help ording to the identity. The Scwags were among those who cannot earn the trust of the Hightown. They roam around freely and sometimes hidden especially in the presence of official teams. Their only purpose was to snatch the stones from the normal teams and escape. Scwags were actually better hunters however they prefer to snatch rare stones and then bargain where it pays much. They were here in this ind for few days and then disappear before the Hightown take action against them.


    As soon as the Hightown was informed they escape. Scwags rare get caught by the Hightown especially when they bother the teams. They had back force in time of trouble but they dared not to confront anyone directly from the Hightown. The Hightown cannot make direct im at them because few things should remain out of approach intentionally for the sake of it. These Scwags hopefully will show up when the Hightown needed their presence. So the things keep winding for the normal brains in this aspect those thinks that the Hightown sided with the thieves.

 Chapter 278: Silver Class 19

    Chapter 278: Silver ss 19


    Silver ss 19


    Bro should not be bothered


    "What is wrong about his clothing?" Qiao asked in low tone. They were also making distance with the movement of the Scwags withouting into their notice. "This clothing tells the hunter is Scwag." K pointed toward them silently. He did not increase the volume of his speech. He was seeing them for the first time however had had heard about them many times. Qiao scrutinized and they no more looked better than beggars of his world. Their clothing was not actually a well customized or made of single clothe instead it was rags folded randomly on the body.


    "Their presence meant that they are looking for some rare stone. Perhaps there will be a mess of battle soon. I can''t say anything." K whispered. Kaili was at the far back. She was listening carefully not to miss what they were talking to each other. Lama Lu was focused on the surrounding feeing the odds of the ce. Qiao nodded. He was more than sure that these so-called Scwags were the ruffians who deal in robing in simple words. If they were witnessing a hunt that means they were keeping eyes at the other team well he was not interesting in snatching whatsoever but taking a look might to not cost anything.


    He stepped ahead sneaking where the hunt was going on. There was much distance between both teams. The loud and sharp voice was displeasing. He wished to silence the monster however thinking about the stronger echo he was curious as to what type of race lives here. Various monster races use their armors differently. Some of them simply use the strength of the body or others directly use the force of the stone. It depends on the choice of the monster how it evolved its natural armor.


    His curiosity brought him near the three scwags. They were much focused. It was certain that their sense of distance maintaining was oddly exaggerated. They never witness the hunt directly instead use their senses for maintaining the distance. Qiao approached behind and looked in front. He was speechless at the sight. Near and far he could not see the monster or the other team. Qiao was forced to think that perhaps these scwags wanted things look dramatic. At the far end he could witness few hunters running around but the monster could not be seen. The problem was not limited to the distance only. The thick lianas hanging around were another hindrance.


    "Who are you and how dare you to imitate our movements." Qiao cannot deny. He was indeed imitating their movements. "If I were you, I would not have been doing this shameless distance watch instead go grab the stone." Qiao straightened and spoke. They looked at him unable to understand what brought this young hunter near them. They have pretty stable and cruel reputation yet this young hunter waspletely ignoring. "Who am I? Let me tell you." Qiao pped the scwag standing near him.


    "I thought that the monster was near so I came to take a look and here I am standing disappointed. What type of chase it is. You lost your worth of different hunt group. Now step aside so I could see what is going there." Qiao angrily spoke as if his expectations were shattered. That was true. When he saw that K was afraid of Scwags he was sure that the monster and the other team were near. He wanted to take a look for the sake of learning. Seeing a monster being hunted was another type of experience which let him understand how various hunters use various methods.


    "You are underestimating us." The second scwag protested. "Shut up; I think you are overrated." Qiao pped him he was angry at this moment not ready to listen their excuse. The hunter put his hand on his cheeks; it was all wrong. The p sting hard; he never felt that his skin was soft enough to feel the stinging. He gauged the young hunter from head to toe. "Why you are pping?" the third scwag was fuming to see two other getting ps for no reason. "You deserve it too." Qiao pped the third one.


    His team standing at the back end was seeing this scene; Kaili bite her hand she was afraid that this young hunter was offending some scwag; they would chase them and if possible battle. It would be horrible experience. K was simply looking unable to understand what angered the team leader. He was also shocked the way team leader was pping them. It brought some curiosity as to what conversation led this scenario. Until now the scwag actually did nothing. They were focused at looking the other team. The young hunter appeared out of nowhere and started pping.


    They wanted to know why he came and talked with them, ''just to p? How unfair'' they were speechless. "Wish you have some intellect." Qiao shook his head. "Even if I exined you won''t understand." He looked disappointed. ording to the situation; there were currently three teams. One of them was hunting; second team spectating and third team hiding from the second team. Qiao disliked this. Why should he hide from scwags; he was not a snatcher or thieve. "Leave early or I will call my senior." He gestured them to leave as if his senior was a level eight hunter.


    The three scwags were standing dumb; looking at the appearance of the young hunter they were sure that they do not need to remember his face because forming a grudge was impossible. The expected senior would destroy their family and the whole seven generations if they tried to harm this young hunter. Qiao was so much confident that they cannot help but ept the fate. "We are climbing this crater and leaving Panping Ind; do not inform Hightown." The first one spoke and retreated in hurry. The intention of the young hunter was simple. He wanted to clear this crater before he himself got to hunt a monster.

 Chapter 279: Silver Class 20

    Chapter 279: Silver ss 20


    Silver ss 20


    What is his concerns and what he is nning?


    The scwags run backward. They were rushing climb the tree and then leave the ind. One of them sneaked and the young hunter was still ring them. There was no match. His appearance matched to that of hunter''s family while they were scwags. Nobody knows them and nobody wanted to know them. ''Who would wish to befriend with thieve other than thieves?'' so they were running with the fear of police possibly. Qiao warned them that his senior was a police officer and the thieves chose to escape. It was as simple as this.


    His team members were not familiar with the concept of police and the thief so they might not understand what happened to them and why the stronger hunter left instead of the young hunter. It was not soothing for the eyes as well and Kaili could exin. Her eyes were not epting what she witnessed. K sighed. He might not be able to digest it anyway. Initially he thought that perhaps team leader went there out of whim and now ready to bring trouble for them too. But the scenario changed and the scwags ran away. From their expressions; it was clear that they were not dreaming for any future confrontation or grudge.


    Qiao shook his hand; he strongly felt that lot of dirt glued to his hand for pping the unclean cheeks of the scwags. He returned toward his team and gestured to move. They were going to explore this crater and then spend some time in practicing skills. Tomorrow they could search for the monster and then hunt. Hunting a same level monster takes equal amount of strength so they cannot hunt another unless it was urgent. For now there was no urgency.


    They removed aside the thick creepers and kept walking in search of favorable ce for stay. No one asked about the conversation or why the team leader pped them one by one. They were assuming their stay in the team and what they could expect from the team leader. It was clear that they cannot predict fairly. Qiao was walking silently. Half of the day was still here and he was thinking to rest somewhere. Breaking away the aura and then attacking; it takes considerable amount of power of a hunter. There was another toil which they went through by rolling from the steep.


    They thanked that the monster did not follow behind else they might have turned into mincemeat. The team which was hunting the rare monster broke in the middle of the hunt. They were having trouble inpeting for the hunt. It was not because of the rare stone because the stone was the property of the Hightown already. They were disagreed on the methods of the team leader and this brought trouble for the team members. They were not coborating perfectly because the guidance of the team leader was unrted for the present condition. It brought dissatisfaction among the team. The team leader was also dissatisfied with the ways of the team members. They were arguing for simple task and it resulted the calcted time missing the right attack sense. No one was willing to ept the mistake. All were level six and not ready to admit the culpability of the wrong actions. The argument prolonged and the monster started taking advantage of their thoughtless behavior. Now it was figuring out how the team members can be taken down. They scattered around and the injured monster followed behind the team leader who was running with the stone.


    During the attack the stone fell. The stone was in the condition of merge and it was not ced in the inner body. At level five this race push the stone armor out of the inner body and bring on the top of head where an extra ear hung at the niche. It was pretty strange but the Calfa Rune act this way. The third ear keeps emitting the light of the stone. It was well ced for the hunters to grab it. This was the reason that the scwags were here. They were here for robbing the stone and flee.


    The monster was bent on to catch the team leader solve the new found matter between them. The team leader saw the team members fleeing in different directions. He was stumped where to find shelter in this crises. He was running and saw someone leading his team at the right side. He nned to throw the stone toward the hunter in a way that the monster should not notice it. Later when the monster would lose the aura of the stone and miss the track; he could go back and demand his belonging. This n hit his head and he moved with the flow of the body movement; it was much smooth and winding that the monster took it the type of attack.


    It hindered the advancement for a while to tackle meanwhile the team leader threw the stone right in the feet of the passerby. The distance was not short yet his estimate was precise. The stone reached the urate position in the next instant. Qiao suddenly stopped so did the others. The stone fell in front of him. He immediately measured his surroundings. For sure there were roaring of the monster some time ago and now it was silent then where did this stonee from? He asked to himself.


    The stone was emitting red shine. Qiao picked the stone. It was in good condition. "This ce and the weird things. Hunters are throwing their hard earned stones just the way?" he was sure that crises were on his way soon. He estimated from where the stone came and threw it toward the same direction. The team leader was pretending that he was ready for attack to distract the monster. The monster also got ready. It shook off the aura merely residing in his body. It was hard to tell that the monster has gone mad or it was wishful after losing the stone.

 Chapter 280: Silver Class 21

    Chapter 280: Silver ss 21


    Silver ss 21


    Stone swap is a new type of bargain


    Without the presence of the stone armor; the monster was as average as mice of the advance world. In front of level six hunter it lost all shine and mor of a level six stronger monster. For the sake of saving face or perhaps it was tired of living; the monster knew it very well that it would lose against the hunter still it was ready to bet the life after losing the stone. It wasst choice either to snatch back the stone or get killed in the process.


    A stone came flying and fell in front. The recruited teams were meant for level up as well as take the missions which were randomly granted at the will of the teams. These teams were responsible to do the specific mission under limited time; there was no penalty if the team was unable to do the mission only it would reduce the reputation of the team nothing else. The missionsply with the special task for example bringing back the specific stone in good condition or bringing back the skin of the monster. Not all monsters shattered in bits after they get defeated. The traders ask for such type of mission for the sake of business and the merchandize.


    The skin of the stronger level monsters'' sold at the exuberant prices. The merchandize hired exceptionally talented tailors for making the hunting fleeces. These fleeces then appear in the market and the stronger hunters buy them at the exaggerated prices. The stronger hunters were considered wealthy customers so the business prospers. Everyone gets his share in the business. The long chain of process and the work of the teams were well paid. Everyone has his own ways for collecting wealth some goes with the fair means and others jump in the dark means.


    The Fleece and clothing industry was necessary business and the Hightown can interfere in such matters. These types of missions increase the experience of the hunters in the open battles also it was necessary for polishing the skills. No matter what way they chose for the gaining experience in hunting and learning; it should not conspire evil and good at the same time. The purpose should remain clear and the hunters should know their set limits. Anything within limits was eptable be it breaking in the den of monsters or bringing chaos in a small ind for the sake of hunting.


    The fleeces in the advanced hunting can be taken as another type of defense hence most of hunters abandon real weapons and rely on the stone attacks. In a time of crises these fleece act fending off the attack of surprise attack in case the hunter was unable to stop it on time. The hunters simply cover themselves with the fleece and the fleeces absorb the attack power. Though it has its limits however rendering help just once was enough for the sake of life. The bigger battles were fought singlehandedly.


    Team hunts were limited to level six and level seven. The monster and the hunter looked at the stone at the same time. The hunter was stumped to see the stone came back the same way. He thought that he has saved the stone and here his all efforts go to waste. The monster sensed the aura and recognized the stone. The stone was ced in the middle between the monster and the hunter. Both were looking at it and ready to grab any time. Without stone the monster was powerless and the hunter did not want to go back without stone as it was part of his mission.


    The hunter did not clearly see the appearance of the other hunter from afar and he has zero option for going back and asking why he threw back the stone. It was useless questioning a stranger. There was no use in dragging the matter. The most important was the present scenario. The hunter thought rationally and decided. If he could kill the monster in single attack then he could peacefully return with the stone otherwise the monster will get hold on the stone and the possible battle would not end soon.


    Qiao left his team behind and followed the stone; he wanted to see what was going on. After some observation he was able to tell the situation briefly. The actions of the monster and the attention of the hunter were clear. Qiao thought to ease up the deed for the hunter. It might not cost him anything instead he can see the monster closely. ording to the words of the huntress; this crater habitat single race of monsters. The hunt might prolong in case the monster was able to pick the stone and there was another possibility that his team kept worrying the roaring of the monster and the yelling of the hunter.


    For sure the hunter might get injured because he was alone. ''What will cost him attacking the monster? Of course nothing'' He thought and leapt for the attack. The level six weapon pierced and the monster fell next instant. The hunter saw this and recognized the side image of the hunter. He wanted to say something pleasantly and thank the hunter yet Qiao voiced, "I don''t like such team leaders who refuse to acknowledge the suggestions of the team members. In the end they remain alone. I do not wish to get acquainted with you." Qiao waved his hand and returned back.


    The hunter stood speechless he was not expecting getting humiliated by a young hunter. Now that he self-reflected and understood where did he go wrong during the hunt with the team. He picked the stone; he always thought that his decisions were wless and betterment of the team yet he was proved wrong. He has spent much time with his team and ignored their suggestions every time. Today they refused to obey his orders because of his reluctance to admit the mistake. He was regretting for his behavior. He decided to not go back the Hightown instead search his team members and apology for his behavior.

 Chapter 281: Silver Class 22

    Chapter 281: Silver ss 22


    Silver ss 22


    What are the present steps?


    The team cannot say much about the sudden actions of the team leader. They were not worried until now because the first incident was enough to make them trust his actions. He seemed well versed and learned about the stones and many other things. There was no other reason for them to make themselves believe him. The first incident where he did not walked forward for grabbing the stone. In blunt opinion; every team member jump at the stone as a hungry human catchingst piece of burger. Later they were normally acting. In their eyes the team leader has reason for everything.


    Now again he went and returned without saying a word. Qiao cannot remain stick to one idea; he was in this ind and probably some day he might be sent for test trials. In that case he should have enough of information about the ind. The senior taught him much and gave some pointers about how he should form acquaintance with various ces. Different ces gave off specific vibes which rte the overall notion of thend. It also express how the monsters living in this ce level up and what he could expect during confrontation. It was meek pointer yet for Qiao it worth his attention.


    "When we are going to climb back this crater? The air of this ce feels ominous." Kaili was most dissatisfied. She did not like the creepers everywhere even falling on her head. "We will leave tomorrow after hunting one of the monster here. It will add to our better exposure of the crater and reputation as a team. And yes make sure you actively take part in the hunt next time else you might be ming team leader for getting most chances with the hunt." Qiao spoke in a dry tone. In his eyes every team member should test his skills during hunt.


    "I won''tin as long as I do not get a scar on my body. Scars fade the beauty of a woman." Kaili waved her hand carefree. Qiao coughed at her answer. He walked away looking at the surrounding and he should use it for his benefit. He was going to practice his skills. There was less time in the evening and he was getting familiar with the ce. K also walked near him. His attention was to follow and practice.


    Lama Lu elbowed the girl at her blunt answer. "Don''t you know he is leading the team. If you offended him then he will throw you in front of the monster to let your body get number of scars. Then you will be happy right?" She used her sword and created various symbolic characters on the ground telling how she would be thrown in front of the monster. "I was only telling to not worry about my experience points." Kaili felt her throat get dry how the huntress warned her. She did not thought about this possibility. Now that it was exined she was scared.


    "Remember you belong hunter''s family and I know your elders would force you one day for level up or stop pampering then you will know eventually that nobody is considered good hunter without getting scars on his body." Lama Lu showed the scar on her neck. It happened so that monster used its ws and she was immature back then to dodge at perfect time. She barely made it and saved her life yet the big scar left behind reminding about the incident. Lama Lu stood up when she saw both hunters practicing their agility skill.


    Kaili blinked her eyes at the words of the huntress. Her elder handed her responsibility to the responsible huntress Lama Lu until her stay in the ind. The elder wanted her to face the hunting world with her own eyes. Kaili was the only girl in their family so they treasured her. Until now they did not force her learn by herself. However it was bound to happen that she would be forced sooner orter. The family cannot neglect their responsibility toward her. She must learn how to save herself from the cruelty of the world and the uing dangers.


    "Brother Qiao; your skill surpass despite the fact that you are younger than mine." K was impressed seeing how smoothly team leader was moving from one ce to another not making sliver of fluctuation in the surrounding. If this improve then the monster might not be able to tell the presence of him until he suddenly attack. The hunters vye for such level of agility, "It is the result of my level by level improvement. I mean I worked in every level and improved greatly. I am sure otherwise I would have been same like others." Qiao exined. There was no reason for him to hide it.


    "Ah I lose the chance then." K spoke disappointed. "In my view you have yet to lose it unless you are dead however you are alive." Lama Lu came and added. She thought that learning never stops unless the hunter stop it intentionally. "Indeed; I agree with the huntress." Qiao nodded. He was a man of big heart and never considered others inferior. Disregarding something just because of the haughty behavior was another type ofplex in the personality which he disliked to own it. Lama Lu nodded seeing the weing nature of the team leader.


    Kaili stood up from her spot and reached near them. She was here to practice and learn. The words of the huntress hammered her heart; the changes were unavoidable and she cannot wait for the day when will be forced to ept it. Now this team was ready for a perfect team coboration. Qiao was more than satisfied seeing this. He was working solely for level up and if he could bring some good changes in the hunters and influence his actions then there was no harm in it. The hunters have many ws and the most fatal one was definitely not understanding right from wrong.

 Chapter 282: Silver Class 23

    Chapter 282: Silver ss 23


    Silver ss 23


    It is the time for second hunt


    The night came by and they sat near big creeper boughs. The monsters started howling as usual. "I will be at the guard; others can rest." Qiao voiced. The crater was emitting cold and the night was also intensely cold; after the practice of their skills they were tired and exhausted. Qiao had experience with the guard so he was willing to protect his team moreover it had been his routine and he rarely sleep at night. They were about to close their eyes when they heard the monsters nearing them. "I think we should change our present location." Qiao hurriedly voiced and they sneakily walked distancing away from the iing monsters.


    After walking a long distance they thought to halt the steps. Fortunately being at level six they could slightly figure out the path in the dark and deep night. Eyes were the most sensitive against the level up and slowly temper. The level eight peak could see in the dark night just like the day however there were stones which could hinder the vision of such stronger hunter during battles. The level up effects the eyes the same way as the experience point increases body strength.


    It slowly changes the iris color. Until now the change was not bigger however it was clear that Qiao would be the most d after knowing about this surprisingly amazing aspect of the level up. He always disliked the ck color iris and wants it colored just like the way of some fortunate people having unique colors of their iris. Before they could settle on the new ce; they had to move again.


    The monsters keep wandering in the night especially in this crater. They knew that the hunters were not capable enough to find a proper way during night so their hidden motif was greater than the thoughts of the hunters. There was not a single day when the crater was out of human teams. They keeping for hunting so the monster decided to hunt them in the night. For a team which fears the crowd of monsters would definitely be in a rush hiding from them they might not be able avoid the swamp of the crater. It was simple n of these monsters to keep wandering and trouble the hunting teams.


    Qiao was leading them and found another niche. He was sure that the monsters won''t be able to reach them now. They sat silently. There was no more howling of the monstersing near. They breathed with ease and rxed. They were not supposed to activate the illumination stone. the slight notion of path was enough and they dared not to check what was in surrounding. Qiao remained alert. It was strange whenever they found a new ce for hiding the monsters surprisinglye looking for them. He wondered such a pure incidence was impossible at least more than once.


    It was truth. The monster could see in the dark and they could also spot the hunting teams too. This was the reason that the hunters never hunt in the night and monsters wander to im the territory or find a lost team. These packs of monsters living inside the crater were extra smart in this aspect. They had done enough of their part until now and harmed many teams using same method. Since the crater was a deep down ce so there was no way for the water to move in the stream. Rain water and the water from the melted snow umte in the swamp.


    From many years the addition of the water turned it in the swamp and the monsters learned that once a living fell in this swamp no one cane out of it. They learned this after experiencing few monsters fell in it and despite having stronger level they could not defeat swamp. Part of n they decided to take it as granted and throw the hunting teams in the swamp. It was blunt scheme by the monsters. In result they wander in the night and after spotting a team; they keep following.


    In the end the team reach near the swamp and then the master nes in to effects. The creepers were the real enemies of these team; unless someonepletely familiar with the crater and its geographical setting no one can escape the master n of the monsters. The group of monsters was waiting for this team to settle once. They stopped howling in the night and started waiting in the distance. They were very enthusiastic for the n toe in effects for tonight. There was another group of monsters waiting at the edges of the swamp. Their duty was to scare and throw the team in the swamp when they reach near.


    The team remained alert for some time however no more monsters howled in the surrounding. Kaili was the first to close her eyes. Triggered by the words of the huntress she joined them in the hard practice and despite the fact that it was middle of winter; she perspired bucket of sweat. It was the hardest training she ever bothered. Lama Lu saw the team leader alert and thought to rest. She was confident that no more monsters were near.


    "Brother hunter; what do you think about the monsters of this crater?" K asked Qiao. He was curious. The monsters who put their stone at the front; they should not be treated as normal. The confidence level shows that they have tints of intellect. "I sense it is not as formal as it looks from the surface. Usually same group of monster rare end up following behind and I feel that they are still around." Qiao voiced his concern.


    It seemed their opinion was getting on one point and they had been thinking about it. But what it was and how they should tackle it. They had been wondering on this aspect. "So I would suggest to move again." Qiao voiced whispering.

 Chapter 283: Silver Class 24

    Chapter 283: Silver ss 24


    Silver ss 24


    Swamp and the smart monsters


    This suggestion was to the point. They have no other choice than to move again. Qiao clearly could sense the presence of the monsters as for why they were acting secretive was strange. Probably they set their target this team and wanted to harm or attack suddenly. "Alright I will wake up the huntresses." K whispered. He knew that the team leader would not do this job. Lama Lu woke up immediately as soon as the rmed whisper bothered her. "We are moving our stay. This is unsecure ce." K exined. Lama Lu woke Kaili up. It was a challenge to wake her up; she was about to shout when the huntress covered her mouth. "Stop this behavior already." She warned her whispering.


    Qiao led them away from the swamp however the monsters were aware as they could clearly see their movements. This was the first ever team sensed the threat beforehand and trying to create secure distance. The monsters howled and gave a notion to the second team waiting near the swamp. The group of monsters surrounded Qiao and his team members soon. They stood in the way and roared before the team of hunters could escape away from the swamp.


    Qiao was in front; his perception proved true. The monsters were in front and closing in the distance the team started to retreat. It was deep and dark night. The hunters barely see through however they cannot take part in active battle in the middle of the night. It was simr of perversity. They were retreating; the oue unknown to them. It was middle of the night and the dampness of the night increased the slipperiness of the ground. Retreating was not easy in this situation especially they were alert about the monstersing toward them.


    The monsters walked forward; only few steps back and they slipped from the slop. They directly fell in the swamp leaving no choice but to shout for help; ''first it was the edge of the crater now what? Another crater inside a crater?'' They had the same thoughts. However they were not rolling instead fell right in the swamp though not in the middle of the swamp. The monster''s got the nplete and they stood on the edge and looked inside. Qiao looked up; those bright eyes of the monsters were lit in the night. It was clear what they had been up to.


    The monsters were here to see whether the hunters reached the swamp perfectly. After taking a look they went back. They had never witnessed any team surviving from the swamp so they had had concrete reason to believe that they seeded. They returned back roaring to celebrate today''s hunt of hunters. Another team fell in the swamp means that they had taken the revenge for another hunt. Not every day they meet or idently find team; during wandering they try their best to find and then repeat the drama for surrounding the team.


    None of them was ready to believe how they were trapped by the monsters. Force was pulling their bodies inside and they were barely wading. "It is a normal swamp and we are level six hunters; don''t overwhelm this situation in your heads. We humans temper our strength while this soul or the water cannot temper itself keep in mind. It is not difficult to escape as long as your senses remain alert. Don''t move recklessly." Qiao voiced guiding them. They were not in a situation from where they cannote out however the baffled senses might defeat them mentally and once a human defeated mentally he can never win against a weakling much less easy war.


    They heard his grim voice. Kaili stopped her baffled actions and rxed taking deep breath. She was indeed level six while the swamp was normal one. For a normal human it can be fatal or challenging but for hunter it was not as deadly. They followed his instructions. Qiao lit the illumination stone and voiced, "grab each other''s hand and we''ll climb from the swamp. Qiao dug his weapon in swamp the muddy pool and it cleared his path. It was strange when K witnessed it.


    Qiao was also slightly amazed at the newfound revtion. The swamp gave way to the level six weapon if the observation was not wrong. Mostly hunters after falling in the swamp lost their rationality remembering how the swamp was rumored normally. They rarely use rational actions for their defense. Qiao helped theme at the least part of the swamp and asked them ascent. "I don''t know whether the monsters are still waiting near the edge so we need to wait until morning; this would be best choice in my eyes." There was another reason why he suggested this. He knew that they ground was slippery in case they fell back unfortunately this time in the middle of the swamp then he cannot tell how much struggle can save the day.


    "Indeed this is wise decision; the monsters who could n against us might be waiting for us at the surface." Lama Lu agreed. They spent the night at the least part of the swamp and Qiao kept holding his weapon fending the swamp muddy pool. The shapeless weapon was wonderful in many aspects. It was rare design in the weapons history granted by the Guild elder. It was unique in every way. The shiny edges of the weapon hold a secret rarely discovered by other than the maker.


    Though it was level six weapon however it was created using unique stones of the same level; the result of hard work and diligence of the maker. Qiao has special liking for shapeless weapons and he always preferred to have one rather than sword. It was his luck that he met this weapon probably his hard work paid off well. Twice or thrice Qiao felt that the shiny edge bear something of utmost value else the normal weapons rarely show perfect qualities of a weapon.

 Chapter 284: Silver Class 25

    Chapter 284: Silver ss 25


    Silver ss 25


    It is the time to tell who is the boss?


    As the day opened; the team climbed up from the swamp. There was nothing unusual other than their dull appearance. Their clothes get muddy and they looked worse than scwags. Qiao was not considering about his appearance at this moment; his intention was to hunt monster and then leave the crater. "How disgusting; I need to go and shower else I would die of this mud glued to my clothes." Kaili was displeased not taking her life precious instead her overall present condition. "You are hopeless. Did you forget that you are saved?" Lama Lu reminded.


    Only then Kaili noticed the angry face of the team leader. He wanted to scold her however it would go unworkable so no use of it. They were all same entirely glued with the swamp mud. No one should beining taking note of the fact that they were alive. Qiao moved and walked ahead. Lama Lu the wise huntress was here to solve the ranting of the girl. Lama Lu elbowed gesturing her to not offend the team leader. "Did you forget my warningst night; if you offended the team leader then he will throw you in front of the monster and keep in mind that I would not jump to help you this time." She whispered in her ears.


    Qiao was not far from them and he clearly heard each and every word. He wanted tough at this. Lama Lu was threatening the girl. He was presented as some brainless team leader but it was fine as long as the pampered huntress stopining. In fact he thought to do the same if the huntress really became headache for the team. "I hope it will be fine if we go and look for the hunt." Qiao stopped and turned.


    Because of the mud all over; he was not looking as handsome still his charm and the confidence were there. Letting the team know his aims was better rather than walking alone and keeping the team oblivious of his actions. "Indeed I am looking for a source for venting out my frustration that I was forced to spend the night in the swamp." K spoke enthusiastic. He was in not favor of wasting time for fixing the appearance instead look for the monsters and take revenge. They yed trickst night now it was time for the team to return back the profit along with interest. "I also wish the same." Lama Lu added. They did not need to listen what was the thoughts of the other huntress. They could see what was written on her face other than the mud. Qiao moved ahead looking for the monster. It was beginning of the day and the monsters separated for their dens. They hide as soon as the day open. One of the triumphant team of monsters was celebrating their sess and they remained in the open creepers for the time being.


    After knowing that this crater only reside a single race of monsters and their stone armors happened to be decorated right on their heads; it was more than advantage. Qiao was thinking a wild n if he spotted bunch of monsters. He would lose his present attitude if he could not tell these monsters that ying tricks against other hunters was different than trapping Qiao Tai. This was also the reason that he did not want to fix his appearance first; settling matter was the first priority. The team members were walking behind him and he seemed brewing bold idea. He was no more hiding or trying to remain hidden.


    The team members could slightly feel his silence. He kept removing the creepers preventing the forward path. It happen so that their pace increased. Soon they caught the sight of the group of monsters. They seemed mindingziness and not ready to go back in the den very time soon. Two groups of the monsters were celebrating and they remained in the open. "Lama Lu; you are responsible for the team members to bring one of the monster here and the rest will be followed by my guidance. "Also do not stop the hunt even if I am not around."


    In his view his hard practice and the strict attitude would go to waste if he did not vent out his anger today. The group of the monster scattered after seeing theing hunters; they recognized this team. It was more than frightening that this team survived the swamp. They noticed that the team wasing for the hunt. They were gaining intellect however did not reach at the point where they could decide for a group attack despite the fact that it could damage the team harder. They might have attacked in the form of group but half of them were terrified.


    Qiao started running bluntly and clearing the creepering in his way. First the team got puzzled but then they remembered what he said. Lama Lu also hurried toward the monster which seemed usible for the hunt. It was not much difficult because the monster was barely the height of five feet. It would save their lot of effort despite giving equal amount of experience point. Qiao was running toward the monsters and they seemed getting some courage after seeing him alone. He was alone while his team was left behind.


    They clearly cannot match the present distance. The monster got ready to face him. They seemed well versed with the present mood of the hunter. In fact they can tell that the hunter was of excessive attitude which forced him to go against many monsters. Qiao haspleted grade of three skills which matters most especially when the hunter was no other than Qiao. The distance was closing and the monsters were ready to wee him head on. Lama Lu was able to bring a monster for the remaining team members. They were going to hunt but how. The team leader was moving at the big distance where the monsters were gathering already.

 Chapter 285: Silver Class 26

    Chapter 285: Silver ss 26


    Silver ss 26


    This is no more hunting but ughtering


    Qiao left instructions for the others too and also they could see him from some distance. They were short of time and followed. They could easily trap the monster despite it trying to use the stone armor. They got busy with the hunt; on the other side Qiao reached the group of monsters. Without wasting sliver of moment or showing any mercy he attacked the first monster. The attack was straight and defined. The third ear split and the armor stone fell. It rendered the monster helpless suddenly; without armor stone the monster has no strength against the hunter.


    Qiao did not bother to pick up the stone instead he stabbed the weapon in the body of the monster. He moved toward another monster next instant. It was so sudden and unexpected that the monsters got agitated. The weapon alreadynded and the stone armor fell. Seeing the second monster getting maimed by the hunter; the remaining monsters lost their will to fight. They were no more excited. They could recognize from his appearance who he was and why he was so angry. It seemed the teamst night survived and now the team leader was looking furious.


    Qiao did not wait instead leapt toward the third monster. The team who was sneaking from distance left agape. They were focusing for a single monster and there bunch of monsters were afraid of single hunter. Lama Lu was most impressed so do K. Though they did not dare to lose focus on the hunt and put the real strength behind their attacks. This time Kaili also took part in the hunt. She saw the angry team leader and she was sure that the team leader would definitely through her in front of the angry monster.


    She forgot that the mud on her body was getting dry and itching badly. Her ways were enough to confuse the monster alone. "The team leader is going all out; I never thought that a level six hunter can be this fierce." K was obsessed at the scene going at some distance. Qiao was ughtering like there won''t be another day for hunting. A team that recently came in the open for searching a monster halted their advancement. It was simply unrealistic for them to believe. "What exactly is going on?" the team leader asked standing agape. This sight has a close resemnce with something blunt and brutal.


    It was rumored that when a stronger hunter get annoyed at the bunch of monster then no one can fair the fate of the monsters. They were meant to face his wrath. However since when a level six hunter started bearing temper and attitude? They were asking the same question. Qiao was doing it after getting annoyed; these monsters dared to trick and nned to kill the whole team. Such scheming monsters were threat for the crater and the teamsing here for the hunt. The fifth monster ran for life. After seeing that the hunter wasing for the hunt; it was baffled. The sharp pace and the agility skill along was trouble and then the rush skill of the hunter was not letting them to escape.


    It was not good sign. One of the groups of monsters which took part in the previous night n was killed in minimum span of time. Qiao was rushing to catch thest from the group. It was not good sign. His own team was done with the hunt. They were in dilemma whether to join team leader in this ughter or just wait at the sidelines.


    "I think our presence might interrupt the present pace of the team leader though I am much excited to join him but it might cost earning his displeasure." K waved his hand. Just two days ago his opinion about the young man was different; he was worried how the team would work and how this cold young man dispute for the sake of team leadership. In the end he decided not to ask for it waiting to observe and then decide whether young man was suitable was leading a team. It was good choice. K was sure now that he might not have done and lead the team with such confidence.


    For few hunters it did not matter if they were leading the team or epting orders from the team leader like a team member; the advancement and the stability of the team matters for them. K was among those hunters. The first impression of the young hunter was someone sharp and scheming butter it improved and K thought that he has cold personality. Now the opinion entirely changed. Qiao was wise for actions and ruthless against monsters in the new conclusion made by K.


    After wiping out one group of the monsters half of the monsters unfortunately ended upzy from the second group. The others ran and vanished among the creepers. These three were retreating. "Enough of it; do you want me to let you go?" Qiao waved the weapon in front and chided. Their eyes glint with this optioning from the mouth of the brutal hunter. "Tell me the easier path of leaving the crater." Qiao held his weapon aside and straightened. One of the monsters looked others. They indeed know the easier path. This choice became the bone of their throat; telling it to hunter meant that they will be weing him again anytime soon and not telling means that they would no more be living to wee him next time.


    It was indeed fishy choice. They gestured that they were ready. Qiao gestured his team toe. They were going to leave the crater from better path. The edges those led them in the crater were simr mountain climbing. And Qiao cannot tell if the somewhere lost and fell what would happen to them. Getting maimed by fall would not look nice. They followed behind the monsters. One of them was reluctant to lead and he gestured to stray them instead of telling the right path. They agreed on it.

 Chapter 286: Silver Class 27

    Chapter 286: Silver ss 27


    Silver ss 27


    Misleading is expected


    Qiao was not following believing them and their instincts. After some distance he rushed ahead and killed one of the monsters. Now only two were left. They knew why the third one got killed. After killing their buddies how can Qiao trust them? His intentions were to leave the crater before evening because the monsters would definitely n again to settle the grudge if they chose to stay in the crater another night. The third one got killed and the other two were afraid of misleading the hunter. The tam observing Qiao and his actions must have followed if they were not interrupted by monsters.


    They got busy in saving themselves as well as hunt. The path was winding yet one could go through knowing the other choice was not eptable. Qiao gestured K and the huntress to remain alert. He was not in mood to let these monsters y any trick. Following behind them was necessary as it was apparent that they were well aware from the whole crater and its various hidden paths. The present path they were moving currently was formed by the monsters. They dug it for the sake of personal intentions. They go out taking this same path for hunting weak monsters.


    Stronger monsters feed on weak monsters. The nature takes part in the growth of everything and the living feed on living. The idea which struck the intellectual team leader might never have bothered them. They would have definitely climbed up the difficult steep. Kaili was alert as well just that observing her alert disposition feels silly. She was walking side by side with the other huntress; worrying that perhaps the creepers might appear as monsters anytime soon. The inside path turned dark with no light of the daying down here.


    Qiao lit the illumination stone. There were two monsters standing in front of the monsters leading them out of the crater. Two monsters against two monsters while Qiao and his team was standing behind. The two monsters who took the responsibility to lead them red the other two. They were clear that the ruthless hunter was standing behind them. Not reacting in his side meant that the weapon any time coulde from behind. The two monsters stopping their way were lower level. There was no one other than these four monsters and four hunters. It was not viable for the monsters to help the hunters especially showing this hidden path was prohibited.


    The level six monsters leapt at the two stopping the path. They were worried for their own life. Death of level four monster has lower significance rather than the death of level six monster. There was also discrimination among the monsters. They cannot show mercy in case their own life was under threat. The groaning of the monsters echoed in the small space of hidden path. Qiao remained alert seeing these two monsters showing loyalty for the time being. It was good decision killing the third one in his eyes.


    Soon the two level six monsters finished killing level four monsters. There was no one at this moment to stop them so they hurried toward the path. It was slowly climbing toward the surface. K and the two huntresses witnessed such a thing and they wanted to express their expressions but for now they were speechless. They were now thinking about the intellect level of this hunter; ording to their conclusion the intellect level of the young team leader surpass from that of level seven peak. It was not blunt conclusion however they made it after much deliberation.


    Before Kaili was thinking to be a suitor of this young hunter and tag along with him in every mission; there were many beautiful huntresses who chose to do the same. This way they remain safe with the affection of stronger hunter and also level up with them. But after witnessing his wonders more than once she was sure that if she tried such any silly trick on him; he would not think twice throwing in front of the monster. She gulped the dry breath and her cheeks itched because of the dry mud glued to her gorgeous face. She cannot breathe aloud much less toin her situation. It took some time and they reached thest part of the hidden path. The level six monsters stopped and stood aside. It was notion that they brought the team outside of the crater.


    Qiao nodded and gestured his team members to safely advance. He stood there until the level six monster went back disappearing in the dark path. Qiao joined his team and they moved in haste. Their appearance was not fine right now and they needed to fix it first. They were looking for water source.


    Before asking the two monsters for leading outside; Qiao collected all stones from the ughter. More than five stones were unable to fill in his fist. He decided not to show generosity anymore because he needed stones for practice of stone hunting. The team members could keep the stone gotten from the hunt. None of them asked about it either. "Team leader the water source is near." K voiced and pointed toward the left direction. Qiao kept the stone under his fleece safely and nodded. He himself was irritated because of the dried out mud. His ck hair was no more looking natural and he cannot imagine how horrible his face might have been looking to others.


    The truth was that the smudge of mud on his cheeks was added to his manly charm. Any huntress might fell for him knowing how stronger he was in hunting. The huntresses could even fight with each other for the possession of stronger hunters. Same goes with the hunters. There were only few who mind their own business and flow against the wind and the trends. Two huntresses were no more worried about the intentions of the two hunters. They were different from other hunters. They focus on level up and hunting.

 Chapter 287: Silver Class 28

    Chapter 287: Silver ss 28


    Silver ss 28


    At the water source


    They were here and had to return back for extra pair of clothing. They all had better fleeces suitable for hunting and just a single tap of water could wash away the mud. "My extra pair of clothing is sort to be nned for today." Kaili murmured. She always kept with her extra pair of clothing. Lama Lu looked from the side of shoulder. "I will keep it for the time being." She was not nning to go back for the sake of it. She was also fine that the girl has extra pair of clothing else she must have insisted for going back.


    K saw the waterfall. It was where the huntress came before. It was a natural shower at the side; this helped the hunters standing under the big flow of the water directly. They separated and the huntresses went at the hidden side of the waterfall. It was the favor of the nature for the homeless hunters to have natural sources else they might be wandering with the present state. Qiao needed shower badly. Every hunt takes much effort and strength; taking shower soothe his nerves and always felt refreshed after the shower.


    He took off the upper fleece and ced his university leather bag under the rock side. The bag contained his assets of stone and onest assignment which he could not submit because the professor was at day off. Qiao did not pile up anything in it to keep it unnoticeable for others. He kept it under the fleece and thus no one can tell that he has anything unusual in his possession. Qiao held the fleece and let the water wash away the mud. The expensive fleece did not disappoint the paid price. The mud did not leave smudge or tainted blots. It was fairly cleaned.


    Fortunately there was no one around the waterfall because all of the hunting teams were gone for hunt. This team was fighting from the evry opening of the day and got their job de morning. Now it was middle of the day. The cold water soothed his nerves and he was quite rxed; Qiao was thinking about this idea during shower. He did not need mutual hunt for providing the stones. Whenever he ran out of stones he could hunt on his own and keep the spoil for his needs. In fact those who thinks about the same concerns; they were considered ambitious and dangerous.


    Ambitious hunters do not care about the wealth. They look for the right solution necessary for level up as well as personal purposes. Observing the cleaned fleece; Qiao thought that probably when he would reach the level seven then he can buy a fleece of same level though it would cost much but it worth it. Other hunters do not take these concerns seriously and end up naked after the brutal attack of the monster in a sudden situation. The stronger monsters can easily rip apart insubstantial and flimsy clothing.


    Being ambitious hunter he needed to carefully decide about such initial needs. Clothing was necessary part of his personal possessions. And he cannot keep along a suitcase full of clothing during hunt. For this he would umte enough of stones for two reasons; first for the hunting, second for the maintaining his appearance and the needs; amodation also include in it. Level seven would be tough so he needs to practice his skills at another level matching with the demands of the level; stone hunting was part of it. It was third day of his stay in the ind and he was already half way up in the level six experience points.


    If this went on then he will reach the peak of level six in another two days. He was satisfied with the advancement rate. The ind was bustling with the howling of the monsters attacking the hunter defending. The hunters also shout out loud when they attack. It was unavoidable in a tense battle. Lama Lu hurried and squeezed her fleece; no more water and it was again wearable. She let her hair get dry. Both huntresses came after fixing their appearance. "It seemed my sword has lost the sharpness." She observed her sword.


    "I am sure it is always sharp as your temper." Kaili chuckled. "I have learned to mind my temper. It is no sharper and you have witnessed it already; don''t you?" Lama Lu constricted her brows. She was the type of huntress aspiring for level up and fighting all the challenges without the help of her family. She was gaining reputation of hot temper huntress. She intentionally earned this reputation so that the hunters keep a safe distance away from her. However she did not mind thisbel. After all it was earned.


    Everyone left the waterfall soon. They were wondering why the roaring of some monsters was not dying down. Even if the hunters have triggered more than one monster then they should not be doing this instead getting over the hunters for attack. Though they were not going toward where the roaring wasing instead they were walking opposite. Ending up in front of the angry monsters was least choice. There in the west part of the ind; a monster escaped from the hunting team it was a rare monster and reached the monsters of its race. The monster was injured and not in good condition.


    The monsters were roaring over the dying monster. They have nothing to heal the monster. The team followed behind. They could not show up in front seeing the mob of angry monsters. They were visibly agitated. Perhaps seeing its race'' monster dying in front of them was not bearable especially since they were helpless in healing. The might have tried healing but the monster got a fatal injury; it was deep and might take the stone of same race but a level stronger. The roaring prolonged till the monster breathedst. The team slowly retreated and went back but the monsters went on rampage right after Qiao and his team decided to travel the opposite side.

 Chapter 288: Silver Class 29

    Chapter 288: Silver ss 29


    Silver ss 29


    Rampage in the half of ind


    After the death of the monster; the rest of them started wandering and roaring. They separated in groups and chase every team they spotted in their way. It brought cmity for the rest of teams. They could not understand the reason behind this behavior of the monsters. Team leaders with some understanding of the situation hurriedly hide somewhere. This mood of the monsters was dangerous and the teams should not be careless against it. Few teams ignored the ongoing strange actions of eventually ended up in front of the angry groups of the monsters.


    They got damage because an angry monster can prove more fatal and dangerous for a team to cover up. Almost half of the ind echoed with the wailing of the monsters. It affected the overall scenario and the situation in the ind. It was no safer until the monsters were fully controlled or they chose not to kill the hunting teams. The air in the ind went tenser with the death of few hunters. Someone had to report this incident in the Hightown. If it was a single monster wandering and roaring then it was fine but a whole bunch of race with the giant bodies trampling whatevering to their way.


    Qiao and his team were at the other end of the ind. It was because that Qiao sensed something off about the situation. He urged them to hurry and leave. They flee like they never did before. Kaili was the first to lead in escaping. She loved her life and would not wish to get trampled by the monsters for no reason. Near the evening perhaps a stronger hunter reached back the Hightown and exined the situation. The elders asked level eight retired hunter who was here in the Hightown for recruitment. For all fresh recruitments the candidate must pass the test; this being the urgent mission he was selected for it.


    Qiao and his team members were at the safe ce. They also witnessed another crater during their escape. This part of the ind was silent and grim. The near evening also added some mystery to it. It was rumored territory of the Golden Feather Monsters. Despite the fact that they were assumed as the bright race; no one ever imed it to be after facing any among them. This race was known for its stronger feathers which they were supposed to temper with the time.


    These feathers added to the defense and the attack simrly. Moreover a Golden Feather monster was considered hidden threat. When this race or any of the monsters from this race reached level eight; they joined the beasts. There were several reasons behind this behavior; the first and the foremost was to join in case the beasts decide war against human rule then they would hoard around the beasts and fight against hunters. The beasts .ept them among their territory because they knew very well that alone beasts race cannot win in a war between hunters and beasts.


    The hunting teams usually avoid this part of the ind so the Hightown send special mission every after some time. It keeps the bnce of the power in this ind. The Golden Feather monsters rarely let anyone wander in this part. They liked to live secluded and everyone why. Qiao and his team members halted their advancement. "Such a quiet ce; I wonder if there is any monster for hunting?" K voiced. Usually a ce with monster should not be quiet. The monsters keep telling that they were present in the surrounding. Here it was different.


    Even if a monster walked to their heads; it would not make a single sound. "In my hometown there is a saying ''if there is silence; it meant that the storm is in its way. So be cautious about your surroundings." Qiao uttered with utmost care. Whenever he wanted to rte anything from his advanced world; he coated it with the pet words ''in my hometown'' it did not bring any suspicious anyone listening. They knew that all hunters belonged to the various parts of the seven continents and they have their unique traits and tradition which they follow. Qiao took advantage of this fact.


    K was agape to hear this. The saying was quite unique and it tells the intellectual level of the speaker. "Though I never heard about it but I will choose to believe the words as their no reason to go against the wise words of the ancients." He sat behind the thick trunk of the tree sharpening his weapon. They could not find a strong or secure cave and moving forward was also dangerous so they decided sitting around the tree looking at the open sides. There was only weakness of this race that they cannot see in the darkness unlike other monsters.


    This was also the reason that they were hiding in their dens. "Team leader I have a question running in my head." Lama Lu voiced. She noticed the changes in the team leader after he ughtered many monsters in one go. His experience points took leap and now he was nearing toward the peak. One or perhaps two more hunts will definitely push him at the peak of level six. She wanted to know his attentions after reaching peak of level six. "Go ahead; what is it?" Qiao spoke very calm and tranquil.


    "Are you nning on leaving after reaching the peak of level six or stay in the ind for umting some sources?" she asked not hesitating yet minding her limitations. Lama Lu clearly observed that the team leader was in hurry. He seemed much obsessed with what was in his thoughts or the set aim. No matter what it was however it would directly influence their further progress. They have yet to reach halfway through much less the peak. Normally an ambitious team take six months for reaching the peak however this team leader select a peak level monster for the hunting and it greatly increase the gains in the experience points. The team leader usually select a lower level or primary level monster for hunting purpose which reduce the gains.

 Chapter 289: Silver Class 30

    Chapter 289: Silver ss 30


    Silver ss 30


    "I will head back to Hightown"


    They all stood their ears up hearing the answer of the team leader. "My stay in the ind only limited till the level six peak; right after I will leave for the Hightown. I have some urgent matters at hand which demands not to look for the sources separately so probably I will umte during normal hunts." Qiao spoke honestly. Leading a team was solely increasing the pace of hunting and adding experience. He also took care when he selected team members avoiding the ckers and those who can create hindrance in the hunting.


    This went with his actions as well. He cannot take hunters that go against the orders. He knew that his guidance in every hunt happened to be tough and following it was hard. However there was no carved path; there was no easy feat ready for him. His attentions were fixated for the top level and his pace. Now there was another concern in front of him. He wanted to increase the grade of his rush skill. There were two methods for tempering it for the peak grade. Search the Hightown market and buy the stone. The second solution was tougher; hunt a monster that happened to be famous for its rush skill but the question was how he could hunt a monster when he cannotpete with the pace of the monster.


    The team members heard his words and turned silent. This means the team leader would leave early. Now there were two choices for them; one that they shall also go back. After getting into some team they again visit the ind and follow the instructions of the new team leader or find a fourth team members and someone among the three should be the team leader. Both choices have their consequences.


    Qiao could understand their concerns; he just cannot do anything. He was fortunate that after the team broke he was able to meet the present team members in a single day. There was someone keeping eyes and searching for Qiao; the team leader which was assigned the Hunting School. He was searching Qiao because Qiao offended the team leader seriously entirely ignoring his orders. In fact he spent whole previous day in searching yet could not find because Qiao and his team inside the crater. Today it was mess going in the ind and they were hiding.


    The sole purpose was to surround the haughty hunter and break his legs for venting out the resentment. This was the only n of the previous team leader. Qiao has increased the list of his so called ''well wishers'' so he was expecting them appear any time soon just that he wished going back before the timees. "Keep the same attitude against hunting and I am sure the present pace would not face bacsh as long as you are ambitious." He advised. K and this huntress were the same. They wanted steady flow in gaining from the hunting.


    For everyone wishing this steadiness must have to go through just like Qiao. He did not care that the team leader would mind a grudge against him. He did not care who will be his enemy on this path; there were lot of ways for getting such sours of life. Some of them already lost their lives; they were punished ording foring in his way. Killing few others would not bring much change unless it stands against his aim. "I will follow your words and would not leave until I reach the peak of level six." K spoke determined.


    Lama Lu silently heard and nodded. Time will decide what will be her next steps. Kaili did not interfere because she will be going back after the team no more remains the same. She was tired of facing much and wanted some rest. The night was so much peaceful that they could not believe whether it was still part of the open forest and the ind. The human towns also present the same picture when in night. They less likely wander in the night. For those who wander in the night despite warnings; they were taken as the enemies by the hunter guards.


    The huge walls built for the safety of the towns were guarded by the retired hunters of the same town. Compared the open forest bustle with the howling of the monsters in the night; they scared the humans with this method. Here it seemed none of the monster wanted to follow this tradition. They were silent. Qiao was alert before however after some time he rxed knowing that the monsters perhaps did not want to disturbance by themselves. It was good because previous night was ruined by the filial monsters. They kept chasing them until they were thrown in the swamp though Qiao took avenge for this.


    The team of the previous team leader was near this part of the ind. After spending they were nning searching thisst part andter abandon the thought for chase. Qiao was thinking spending two days here if the monsters here would give more experience points with some perks. He could decide after knowing the monster race living in this part of the ind. It would be great if he could hunt the specific type of monsters. He knew that he could single handedly hunt that specific monster as long as he could spot one of them.


    Killing that monster will help him increase the present grade of his skill; with this he could be considered a perfect candidate for the ss Test. Without going through this ss Test he cannot gain the identity of Level Seven Hunter. If the Hightown appointed toward a long distance ce for the ss test then he will be doomed. Taking journey of weeks was not under his choice and means. It will ruin his nning for the level up as well as saving time. Qiao did not want it happen. He will definitely search the specific monster in his best.

 Chapter 290: Silver Class 31

    Chapter 290: Silver ss 31


    Silver ss 31


    You are wee


    The day broke with the new challenge. They could hear the growling of some monsters. Now it looked pretty homely. The open forest became alive and one or two teams stared in the direction thinking whether to enter in this part or let go. The team which was eyeing this part for the sake of search got active. It was thest attempt for searching the rude hunter. Qiao opened his eyes as the first light of the day fell on him. It brought fresh enthusiasm in his bones for hunting. He liked it when he find himself inside a new territory and oblivious of the iing events.


    For others it might not be as weing but for Qiao it differs. Knowing things beforehand just ruin the surprise of challenges in his view. Nevertheless his attention was fixated for the limited actions and one of them well formed already; it was hunting. The limitations did not actually hinder him exploring this world. He was free willed in his actions many times. Not roaming for hunting in a fixed ce was also part of his exploration. The only thing which disturbed him once or twice was the thought about the wicked hunter. He seriously wanted to know his strength and power or what he could expect in a face to face duel.


    They were sure going to face each other soon. There was no doubt about it but the question was how the things would unfold. How many attack type or defense type stones would be enough for the duel? Or there no need for it all? Finding answers of these questions was impossible unless the dayes in front of him answering by itself. He found few things incredible when fighting against hunters twice or thrice. Battling against hunterspletely differed from battling with the monsters.


    From conscious and intentional act of attack toward the real defense against the attack everything gave off different vibes. One could imagine the aura of the opponent when it happened to be monster in front however the opponent hunter felt like silent poison rarely seeping the aura for a moment. The aura was also used as weapon and on will. At least the hunter cannot tell the next action of the opponent and it made Qiao worried. He has also level six aura which he did not let loose until now. He could expect simr surprises when facing the wicked hunter or perhaps if he was fortunate then ending up stronger enemies and facing them in the higher levels might definitely help him understand how things work.


    For this reason Qiao nned to not let go single enemy from no. He was not supposed to take same decision when leveling under level five; he might have faced severe bacsh and destroyed long ago. Qiao stood and took deep breath; fresh flow of oxygen revived his senses. He was sure that it was oxygen; what else he could name it. Trees were surrounding him; there was not a singlemercial factory emitting out the poisonous gases or chemicals. So in his view the oxygen was garden-fresh giving some sort of strength.


    Qiao was about to gesture his team for searching a monster; he spotted a group of monsters pacing very calctive toward unknown destiny. Golden Feather monsters were on their way toward the open stream. They were very arrogant about their beautiful looks. "Oh my ancestors; can a monster be this beautiful?" Kaili gasped. She might have spoken loud however Lama Lu put her hand on her lips gesturing not tomit stupidity.


    Not just the feathers bear the golden lines on them in fact the top of head has some sort of resembling crown. It was golden in color. The overall body of the Golden Feather Monsters happened to be snow white. It can bebeled another level of beauty about this special race of monsters. They were walking like goose and resembled with the said bird other than the golden crown and the golden feather lines. Qiao was about to call it goose however the size differed too. These monstrous geese bear the size of biggest ape perhaps eventually letting the Golden Feather monsters show some arrogance against others. Adding these monsters in the beast territory add to their strength in the long run.


    After reaching level eight; their feathers would be strong enough carry the burden of the huge monster. The skin of these monsters was sought after because the wealthy and haughty hunters liked to wear fleeces made of its skin. The hunters and huntresses liked the naturally carved golden lines on it. "I can tell hunting this monster would be challenge." K expressed his concern. They were looking toward the team leader now. From his curious expressions there was no need in asking anything.


    They could tell that team leader was fascinating the next steps and the possible hunting method. ''I should get ready for the death'' Kaili thought in her head. She was already worried and here the monsters were in a group no matter which of them theye across it was bound. Lama Lu got excited to see the monster. It was more than a challenge however the experience would exceed definitely. They were gaining fifty experience points with every hunt until now. This was the normal distribution of the experience points.


    "Where they are heading? Are they leaving this part? Are we going to chase?" Kaili asked in one go. One could notice her nervousness. "We will be using the normal method; why you asking by the way?" Qiao side sneaked her actions. For some time he had the gesture that she might run away from the team however it did not happen. She was here and asking about the next steps. ''Is she afraid of going against my orders?'' Qiao asked in his head. The answer does not differ though.''He was making others fear of him; or it was temporary?'' he thought about it seriously and wanted to know.


    If the hunters start fearing his presence then it would bring some benefits at least in case bunch of hunters spread rumors about him for example how ruthless he happened to be? Well it would not tarnish his reputation in the Hunting School because the elders of the hunting schools demand proof of rumors and probably no one can provide it. "This will be my attention from now on; let the others fear I." he murmured under his breath that no one could hear him. Qiao cleared his thought and spoke grimly, "What other method you have in your head?" He directly asked the girl.


    "Mm I only know how to save life in case of danger." She spoke hesitating. Qiao was shocked at her answer, "What; do you mean that you will run off when the other get caught in dangerous situation?" His tone was not of surprise instead authoritative and not believing at her answer. "I I would not do so if it is against your rules in the team." She hurriedly tried clearing the confusion however it added to her misery. This was straight informing that she might have done the same if she was not asked earlier.


    "Since I cannot believe mere words; you will prove it." Qiao waved his hand. "There can be times during the hunt when without your utmost effort the team would not be able to tackle the crises; what will you do, let us witness." Qiao voiced and gestured them to follow behind. They were moving after the Golden Feather Monsters. The monsters reached the stream. The stream water was clear and has the depth of minimum four meter that the monster could easily swim in it. These monster were not here for swimming though instead for hunting the water creatures for filling their stomach.


    Golden Feather feed on water creatures making it more special for hunting. The effects of the water creature add in the present aplishments of the monsters. They dug out and gulped the creatures in one go. After eating it to the fill the first one tried flying toward the direction however after closing small distance it fell away from the stream. The second monster ate its fill and did the same. It seemed they practice it in their morning routine. Thest monster was left behind. Qiao gestured K. He immediately fell in front of the monster.


    K was confident at whatever order team leader passed to him; he will save him no matter what. Qiao voiced. "See your team member is in danger; go and save him." His words heard everyone. Lama Lu was standing agape; K shook his head in great despair, if this girl was supposed to save then only ancestors could forgive his mistake for jumping in front of the monster. Kaili stood frozen on her spot. This team leader was bent on to witness a proof of her loyalty. She held sword in her hand and walked forward.

 Chapter 291: Silver Class 32

    Chapter 291: Silver ss 32


    Silver ss 32


    You have passed the test


    Kaili took one step at a time. She did not move refusing or for excuse. Fortunately she has witnessed such urrence and the hunter should go back on the words else the team leader or the elder would kill without mercy. She did not want to die in her youth days. Compared few scars against the death; she preferred the first choice. Scars can be taken for fair purpose but death; will she able justify her miserable death. Kaili cannot take this burden on her shoulders. It was better pass the loyalty test rather than called dead looser for the rest of life.


    The golden feather monster caught by surprise when the hunter fell right in front; it had yet to taste the breakfast. The monster looked around; the rest of the monsters were no more there since they already had taken test flight and fell at much distance. It lowered the sharp shape mouth for the hunter thinking to toss aside the hunter. Kaili also jumped in front of the monster and looked at it. The monster got amazed at the sight of another fool hunter; it wanted to ask why hunters were in hurry for swimming right at the opening of the day.


    Probably for hunting they did not need to jump in front. The monster was forced to think the possible aspects. "Keep away your beautiful mouth from this hunter." Kaili pointed her sword toward the monster and red though her arm was shaking. The monster got another surprise, ''Did she mean threat?'' the monster contractedrge golden eyes. Kaili cannot deny the beauty of this monster no matter what situation she was in. Qiao barely held back hisughter. He shook his head and moved forward gesturing Lama Lu follow him.


    If the girl kept this attitude then not only the monster in fact he would also be stumped. She was in front of the monster and calling it beautiful; only Kaili could do such feat. The monster was unable to tell what the girl want since it was not given a choice in either scenario. "You have passed the loyalty test now it is time for hunt." Qiao voiced and her legs crumbled in the water. K hurriedly held her before she could get drown. There was no need for casting the trap. They were jumping for the attack. The creatures in the stream noticed the hunters and hurriedly moved away toward the distance.


    The monster was surrounded. It tried to fly however K threw the unprepared trap halting the escape of the monster.When the monster clearly felt that it cannot escape; it started pping the feathers sshing water at the hunters. The huge feathers tossed ton of water. It brought cmity for the hunters. "Can we still move it toward the ground?" K asked. "I don''t think it would help. This monster is less dangerous in the water if I correctly remember." Lama Lu voiced before being soaked in the water.


    Not only the stone armor; the feathers and the golden line, all can be used as attack and defense at the same time especially on the normal grounds. The water reduced the effects of the capabilities of this monster. Lama Lu came from a guild and she spent much time learning various qualities of the various monsters. "Give it all and I believe there won''t be much resistance from the monster." Qiao voiced. He could see the monster pushing for leaving the stream. It was a gesture that the huntress was giving right information about the monster.


    "Then I will listen and follow." K got ready for the action. Kaili was ced at the edges. Her half of body was moving with the random flow of the water and other half rested on the corner. "Stop and distract the monster; I am going inside the water." Qiao voiced and jumped. They were not going to set free this monster instead hunt no matter what method theye up since it under the water it must need to swim on the surface else it would drown. The monster was moving its feet for maintaining the bnce on the water. In his advanced world; birds were afraid of wetting the feather especially when they happened to be near water source.


    This biggest bird Qiao ever happened to see was no different when ites to the shared logic. He could try out his first attempt and see the results. Lama Lu faced difficulty distracting the monster as well as maintaining her bnce on the water. She greatly wished to reach the level eight peak; in her script reading ss someone told that level eight peak hunters did not need to maintain their body on the water or air; it was all equal for them be it ground, water or air.


    It was quite fascinating and she wanted to experience it. Qiao reached the feet of the monster. These were moving with rhythm and bncing the huge body at the surface. For his surprise the feet resembled with the goose. It was coincidence that he was hunting a goose instead of roasting it and serving on the tter for a good dinner. Such a luck where it was meat everywhere and he no wished to eat it. He remembered many times he thought saving money for a good treat of meat but he could not do so.


    Meat was expensive in his world and it mostly can be seen in the scenes revolving around the rich family dramas. People of lower ss can only drool at the mention of the stakes. Attacking under the water was difficult. It took double effort and the force of hunter. Qiao has gone through this experience and it gave him familiarity as how the attack can be better done under the water. The feet bled immediately. The soft part which was helping in pushing the water got damage and it no more can perform the task.

 Chapter 292: Silver Class 33

    Chapter 292: Silver ss 33


    Silver ss 33


    Hunting Golden Feather Monster


    K noticed the instability of the monster and its struggle. "It is the time to reap." He voiced getting attention. Lama Lu nodded and attacked. Waiting might not bring goodness. She was soaked in the water. Both jumped and first feather got severe injury. The monster was sinking in the water without stable bnce. Kaili woke up till then and joined hands with them. She did not want the team leader again question her loyalty for the team. Qiao swam on the surface. He shook his head and the hair sshed water. It was his second underwater hunt though not a full hunt.


    The three hunters were struggling and their struggle seemed fruitful. Before Lama Lu and K could attack fatal injury that feathers of the monster started glowing. They halted their advancement. It was not good sign. The monster wanted them all sink in the depth of the water along with it. The water moved in a bulk and they lost to it drowning under the water. "This golden goose is troublesome." Qiao fumed. The level six hunters cannot fight against the water. They can only struggle under it. The team was doing this struggle and Qiao held the golden feather supporting with it and climbing on the huge body.


    This was the most feasible choice for now. He was curious whether the monster would sink just like that? It would not look valid reasoning in his eyes. The problem was but not defined. The monster was using other feather and actually it was the same feather which was drowning first. Logically speaking it should happen otherwise. Qiao was sometimes too much of a headache especially his reasoning and the will to know the back end logic. The water suddenly scattered like it faced the underwater explosion.


    The other team members fell outside of the water and the monster red Qiao who was still riding on its body. Qiao stared in the eyes and there was nothing other than resentment. There was something unique and noticeable. The eyes were shining with the golden glint. Qiao got shocked and jumped backward. This monster had its eyes the armor stone. It was horrible to look at it. There was not just the golden glint it was the triggered phase of the monster. One feather was injured and before the monster could lose against the water and the hunters. It sted them away along with the water while this bug like hunter was still holding on to feather strings.


    It was the first ever direct confrontation when the stone armor was ready for attack. It was emitting intense heat and probably a hunter cannot take directly. It would burn the hunter in to ashes. The stone armor was the result of several years'' natural amodation of the inborn capability of the monster; a hunter cannot simply face it. Qiao was not a monster. He was a mere human who had been in this world from three months. He was not the product of this world.


    If he happened born here; he might have been able to defy simr level monster with his limited abilities but for now he could use the knowledge of advanced world foring up solution. The monstrous glint spread around the body. The golden lines appeared around the body. "We cannot let the monster escape." Qiao voiced noticing the actions of the monster. The monster was going through the healing of the featherter fly for escape. They heard what the team leader said and understood what was going on. The monster wanted them to get scared and stay away for a while.


    In a situation simr to this; a monster can go all out in battle against the hunters or use the same force for healing and escape. Well not all monsters chose to escape; they bet their life for killing the hunters. Golden Feather might not wish to lose it when a bright future was waiting in front. The future where the hunters would no more be the rulers of the seven continents; there the hunting of the monsters would be prohibited and it will be the peak age of monsters; almost all monsters imagined this dreame true and they were working for it.


    Qiao held his fleece against the direct glint of the monster and let the team members attack violently.The longer weapon stabbed deep in the body leaving another scar. K put the attack consecutively; Lama Lu was doing the same. They kept leaping and thening back on the surface after attack. It was most feasible method for avoiding the movements of the monster. Qiao also used his weapon. He wanted to get another blunt view of the eyes. There was something which urged him to do this dangerous act.


    The glint was vicious and he wanted to get the form of the glint. It was something simr learned person of unknown and deep knowledge would use against the enemy. Qiao was sure that once learned he could use this glint against his enemies as well.


    Going through all argument in his head; he decided to take a look. The monster as if waiting for this; it emitted the sharp golden light which was about to cut off the head of the hunter however Qiao held the weapon in between the sharp light and his head; it crashed against the weapon and the edges glowed letting the golden light travel through the hand of the hunter. Qiao jumped back and observed his body. He was sure that perhaps the vicious glint taken revenge on him.


    He was fine while the monster exploded next instant. It did not make sense what happened until he fell on the ground. The glint was vicious move which every monster reside with the inborn quality. The monster thought that these hunters were after the stone and the precious skin so it used it up on thest attack making stone and the skin useless. Fortunately the glint did not pierce the head instead it resided inside the hunter but for now he was not in good condition.

 Chapter 293: Silver Class 34

    Chapter 293: Silver ss 34


    Silver ss 34


    What happened to the team leader?


    They were about to celebrate that the monster was killed eventually when the team leader fell on the ground. They witnessed what happened at thest moment. The golden light which was surely the attack type of the monster brushed against the weapon of the team leader. He was fine at that moment but next moment; he simply fell. K was shocked and ran toward him thinking the direct attack might have worked on the team leader. The monstrous glint was bringing chaos in the body of the hunter. Rarely anyone might have faced such scenario.


    "We cannot stay this location; need to move." K hurriedly voiced the huntresses and brought Qiao along. He was unconscious yet the weapon was tightly shut in his fist. It means he was going through some struggle. "Do you think team leader is injured?" Lama Lu asked worried. She knew that the team cannot be called perfect without this young hunter. He was the real force else it was rare that a team change the race of monsters for every next hunt. The other team leaders remain stick to one race when they get some idea about it. It saved them from wandering as well frustration of changed hunting method.


    The intellectual and wise hunters know that choosing random race of monsters was beneficial for the hunting. It added variations in the abilities of the hunter with the time. The gain of experience points was for a reason. The experience points were taken based on the type of hunt and the ability of the monster. It was not granted. Bing stronger hunter was not granted. It took risk, efforts, grit and sometimes life. This team leader was the ideal one. He did not fear anything much less a monster; be it angry or violent.


    Qiao opened his eyes after a while. His head was aching after a long time. Well in the advanced world the aching head wasmon stuff; people overworked and thenin headache; even looking at the ugly boss of the evening shift farm brought headache for Qiao many times. Here it had been three months and he did not face it. He felt that his head would explode anytime. It was simr of electric pulse running in his body. There was no solution in head for this sudden situation other than let then pulse soak in the ground. He put aside the weapon; bent on his knees and dug his hands in the ground fingers pointing down. Qiao roared like a monster.


    The team members were worried but could not ask when they noticed the actions of the team leader. His roaring let the attack form soak in the ground. It was mere a desperate move nevertheless proved helpful. Qiao felt that the electric pulse was no more present in his body. He named it electric pulse though it was the sliver form of attack. He was lot better and stood. There was a glint shining in his eyes.


    He earned it through risking. In future this glint would add up in his abilities and the further hunting will increase the grade of this ability. Lama Lu was standing in front she happened caught the glimpse of this glint and stepped back. It was something she cannot speak about ever. "I am better now. I think hunting this monster again would not bring any good for the team especially if we tried to hunt on the ground. It is more than dangerous. I will search another part of the ind for the hunt." Qiao voice and blinked his eyes once or twice so that the glint should show up casually.


    "d to hear that team leader is fine; indeed it would be good choice if we no more stay here." K spoke agreeing. It was luck that they survived else they cannot hunt the same monster on the ground. They were in the middle part of the ce. Moving direction was confusing. Qiao did not want farther distance after knowing that he will reach level six peak soon. The farther he travel; it would distance him from the Hightown though it was not troublesome going back however the divided time would increase.


    "Wait you there; do not leave without us." The team leader of the previous team caught his sight when he was walking to find a near direction. His haughty tone was evidence that he still mind same attitude. Well it cannot bother Qiao for least. "So you finally found us." Qiao held his weapon and spoke unbothered. K also came forward; there were two huntresses in there team and they did not want the opponent cast their eyes on them. "I have been looking for you; it is quite surprise that you are hiding somewhere you should not wander randomly." The team leader taunted.


    "None of the ce in seven continents belongs to you so I can wander wherever I want." Qiao chuckled. The team leader walked ahead and stood in front of him. "You are quite confident." The team leader was about to mock when he noticed changes in the young hunter. In just three days he umted more than half of the experience points required for level seven. He got astounded. It was impossible in the head of a more thanmon and normal hunter. They took it as fearsome feat.


    Here Qiao was standing in front of him letting him believe for once. Team leader side sneaked; he was still reluctant to let go. Bringing the team along has no reason but to settle this grudge if he went back silently then his own team would mock him. "Do you want to include two huntresses in the grudge?" the team leader twitched his brows. By asking this he wanted to make sure how he should tackle it. Normall team members did not help the team leader for settling an old matter. They mind their own business but here Qiao cannot drag them in his personal matters.

 Chapter 294: Silver Class 35

    Chapter 294: Silver ss 35


    Silver ss 35


    Team leader is overpowered


    "They have nothing to do with my matters." Qiao stepped ahead. He was here settle it alone. K was also very furious. He was not going to stay at the side lines. He was only waiting for the gesture of the team leader and K would leap at them. "As you wish; I know this behavior of yours and it is stinging in my heart. You will regret it soon." He was reassured that only two of them will battle against his team. "I have stropped regretting for anything." Qiao chuckled. He once regretted helping the old hag but not anymore.


    Theter incidents and the unfolding events assured him that everything brings good aspects along. "Let''s decide who will regret then." The team leader attacked with his weapon. He did not like the confidence of the young hunter. His team members also came attacking. Four against two; the oue cannot be obvious if they should not ignore the fact. K and Qiao both were strongerpared with the team; they had been hunting and practicing. A team of cker can neverpare with them. Qiao was not going to use weapon. From the recruitment test; he understood that the elders disliked those hunters who battle against other hunters no matter what.


    There was obvious reason. The elders cannot promote the aspect of human hunting. The human nature can bear evil more than a monster the human hunting can sure lead toward the disaster eventually. Qiao respected this concept and he wished to follow it at his best. He would not use weapon in human battle instead use his body strength to let them lick the dust and die with embarrassment if not then he would throw them in the den of the monsters. This way or that way; he was bent on to get rid.


    Lama Lu heard the words of the team leader and stepped back. She was quite amazed the way young hunter was handling this situation. Seeing his confidence she was assured that she did not need interfere in the ongoing brawl. K was quite excited that the team leader bravely wanted to face them. He would not back down knowing that he was also part of it. Qiao used his weapon and stopped the sword then twisted the shapeless weapon and the sword fell from the hands of his opponent. He hung his weapon on his waist and kicked on the shoulder of the previous team leader.


    After the sword fell he was about to pick it up when the kicknded on the shoulder and he fell back. Never a hunter used such a move in any battle so it was unexpected. Qiao did not build his body for nothing. It was solely for the rascals those who wished to cross path like an ominous cat. He just cannot tolerate them anymore. Theye in his way and y around for nothing better they brutally fight but no; they liked spouting bullshit.


    He was tired of small reasons of these hunters. They at least should look for him for bigger matters for example if he ughtered their whole family including the innocent souls. He did nothing of simr type then why the hell theye for him. Another hunter attacked him seeing the leader fell back. "Come you rascal." Qiao shouted at him. He focused at the move of the weapon and hit at the wrist of the hunter; the weapon fell consequently because the hunter lost grip on it. Also that the hit called his blood vein scream loud without voice; Qiao held the wrist which was still in the air because the hunter was baffled. He was lost at the type of attack.


    Who could attack this way? There was weapon for weapon rule. Hunters attack with their weapons. "What are you doing?" the previous team leader asked frustrated. "Why? Is not it giving enough pain?" Qiao uttered sarcastic. It was best situation for his sarcasm show up. Qiao hastily stepped ahead and kicked in the stomach. It was time testing his body strength against the same level hunter. He wanted to know how much he has gained with the insane practice. The weapon can rest for now.


    The level six team leader bent on his stomach. The kick brought another round of suffering. He was sitting on the ground with face painted with the pain. Qiao held his chin up with the help of his feet, "Do you want it again?" The other held his wrist and stepped back. He got shocked that his wrist was no more able to grasp the weapon and use it. The bone was fractured. Usually hunters after level five should forget what was thing called pain or misery however the same level hunter bringing this misery was another matter.


    It was simr a master hitting the disciple in the martial arts while in normal the disciple would not feel pain if a normal human hit randomly. There was noparison. The third team members came forward. He was thinking help the fourth one who was giving tough time to the opponent. K was a normal hunter of this world. He cannot match the tricks of the young team leader. Seeing that the team leader was not using weapon it did not bring any surprise for him. The third hunter came toward Qiao.


    The unfolding scene was not making sense for him as he was standing in case they need him. The team leader seemed vulnerable; this team member would no more prefer him regarding strong. The team leader did not deserve in his eyes. He attacked with weapon and used a small dagger for sneak attack. Qiao avoided the direct attack and slightly moved his waist avoiding the sneak attack too. "It would not change your fate." Qiao grimly voiced. Now both were standing in front of each other. The hunter who broke his wrist could no more attack while the team leader picked the sword again.

 Chapter 295: Silver Class 36

    Chapter 295: Silver ss 36


    Silver ss 36


    Not just the true strength but the intellect matters


    There was difference between the MC''s of all the novels he read in the advanced world. After getting involved in another world they used all insane methods of weapons against their enemies and call themselves fair and call their actions reasonable. There was question which always bothered Qiao and now that he himself was in the same shoes the experiences werepletely different. He could not see that brute force needed here. The simple moves of his advanced world were enough for these haughty hunters and they looked helpless. Now that looking at their helplessness and miserable condition; no more brutality was welling up in his heart.


    He cannot tell why he was not acting simr way the MC''s did in the popr novels. He cannot justify their actions right at this moment. The learned human of advanced world knew some secrets of human weaknesses and ultimately appear stronger than the ancient or other world''s humans. By using those secrets he could easily build status in the entire old world and to prove his theory he was going to follow it from now on. The previous team leader noticed his unwillingness and leapt with the weapon.


    He wanted to defeat young hunter at every cost. Qiao moved aside and the team leader crashed against the trunk of the tree. It was appalling experience for the previous team leader. He just blindly attacked and rushed toward him not thinking the possibility what will happen if the young hunter moved from his ce. Kaili saw this and startedughing at the hunter. "I have no reason to believe that a stupid hunter wanted to stop a hunter of intellect and strength. I think you left with no shame already. I can give a suggestion; kill yourself if you want to get rid the disgrace."


    Kaili cannot hide what she admired and what she loathed. It was really embarrassing for a level six hunter getting stumped again and again. The team leader perhaps took it on his heart. He was actually putting his full effort yet not a single attacknded on the young hunter. In his wildest dreams he never thought that his haughty nature would bring such shame on him. To satisfy his arrogance he set on journey for something which returned back on him. Not just the part of shame but his defeat was visible.


    With three attacks going useless instead he got severe upshot; it was a sign that his further struggle would not bring any change in his present position. It was tense situation for him. The hunter fighting with K Bu got a fatal injury by the end and he fell on the ground. The third hunter was standing stand at his ce. He was looking at the brainless team leader. He strongly wished that team leader should die else he would kill him. The team leader grabbed his dagger and stabbed in his heart. All those years and the hunting went wasted in front of a young hunter.


    It was not for the reason of embarrassment but the thought facing the young hunter again brought shivers in his spinal cord. He cannot imagine how brutally the next move of the young hunter wouldnd on him and how helplessly he would beg for life. After knowing that there was no sympathy in the eyes of the young hunter; the team leader thought that death can only save him from facing again. He fell dead. One who broke his wrist and the other who was crying with the injury both were frightened seeing this.


    It was clear that they were at bad end; they were not expecting such a terrible ending but wait it was not the ending; one of them was still ring the young hunter. The third hunter did not ept his defeat and it was apparent from his actions. In his eyes the death of the team leader was a sign that he was following a coward. It was good that he chose death; at least doing favor for rest of others. He was standing ready for pulling the strings in his favor. Backing down meant that he was not made for hunting.


    Qiao voiced as if he could read his thoughts which were pasted on his unclean face, "Hurry it over; I cannot ruin whole day for a small reason." There was sarcasm in his tone. Many hunters disliked something of this level; they were also learned how to mock others or weaklings but they cannot reach this level. Seeing a young man bringing it to the peak especially when they looked miserable in condition; it was burdensome for the pampered nerves. Qiao was trying to figure out the intentions of the hunter. There were two possibilities; first the hunter get injured and then chose to leave or keep the crooked behavior and fight. In the second situation Qiao had to harness a monster for the sake of it.


    Monsters could deal better since Qiao did not want blemishing his hands with the blood of these hunters. He would not wish an elder suspect him a brute killed at least until the time he was under the concerns of the Hunting School. The senior hunter told him that the level eight and up hunters were taken care by the Rank Masters and they have pretty blunt permissions for every aspect. This means the level eight hunter were only ountable in front of the Rank Masters.


    With the long list of permissions hardly any level eight hunter caught in limitations. They were the free birds of the Hightown; only irreconcble crime cannot be neglected. For example siding with the beasts for nning fall against the hunters; destroying a whole town for venting out the grudge or killing another hunter king for the sake of rare stone. All the said crimes have been banned. The punishments were given ording the crime. Smaller battles or adventurous travels were all free of any limitation. The hunters were liable only in their own conscience for every other deed.

 Chapter 296: Silver Class 37

    Chapter 296: Silver ss 37


    Silver ss 37


    Treat for the monster


    Since the saying goes; ''once the hands get tainted with the blood of human, it leaves the mark no matter how many times one clean the hands'' Qiao was also concerned about it else killing a crook head hunter was matter of moments. The hunter attacked without any warning and Qiao dodged. Qiao was actually looking for a monster when his eyes fell at another team at much distance. He could see clearly because it was middle of the day and also this ce nurture tree with long trunks not thickly popted area with the natural greenery.


    A hunter in his signature attire was looking very familiar. Qiao and his team were still in the territory of Golden Feather monsters when the opponent came looking for trouble so they could not leave earlier. The senior level six hunter who gifted his legacy sword for the time being in return of his favor; Qiao immediately recognized the senior. It was time to return the sword because Qiao advanced toward level six and a level five weapon cannot help him. Also that the sword was the legacy asset of the senior; Qiao side smiled that he was saved from searching the senior.


    Currently senior and his team were on mission and they were here to get the rare stone and the skin of the monster. The hunter which leapt toward him for attack caught the air because Qiao started running toward the direction. He had been given a readymade idea at the brink of confusion so to fulfill he was running toward the direction. The hunter followed behind him. He did not think twice why the young hunter started running out of the blue. One single move and this hunter would face the real enemy. ''The monsters were the real enemy by the way not the fellow hunters'' Qiao chuckled at this thought.


    The Hightown was bustling with the activity the stronger and freshly retired hunters showed up on the scenario. They were ready for the test trials before the recruitment. The recruitment procedurepleted for the lower grade officials. Now it was turn for the Guild Lords, The guard teams of the Hightown, the hidden Hunter Kings who were on their hundred years long mission and the Rank Masters. It was the biggest event in the history of the Hightown. The Second Tower Rank Master put a suggestion closing the exits and entrances of the Hightown for two days until the recruitment takes ce.


    It was for the sake of precaution. The surroundings of the Hightown merge with the three continents and it was highly likely that the beasts would interfere in this event. The Hightown itself was half of continent; it was biggest ever town that expanded gumming toward the identity of the continent. One could only imagine the grandness of the ce; words were not enough to describe. Without any permission and any threat few beasts also entered in the Hightown when the stronger hunters were reaching the ce.


    The disadvantage was that the hunters were unable signify the identity of a beast when it was in the human form. If a beast did not want to reveal the identity then no one can specte about it. The intellect level of hunters was also a hindrance in suspecting such scheming enemy. The hunters only know open grudges and open battles; crafted scheming and the in depth observation have been rare among them. These hidden beasts were here for spoiling the party and bringing some surprise for the Rank Masters. From apparent view; everything was calm and going with the predicted pace.


    Qiao was shouting something to get the attention of the senior when he reached near; to be honest he did not want the attention of the senior instead the angry monster. And he perhaps got seeded in getting the earned attention. The monster was ready to attack at the seniors and its grim aura was holding the air around and stifling everything within. Qiao took just a moment understanding the situation. He suddenly stopped and looked at his back. The hunter was rushing madly toward him. Qiao bent little and let the hunter a slight support when he reached at his head.


    Only heaven knows how a rushing hunter can save himself from sudden change and the well-crafted n of the young hunter. Not even the Guild Lord can beat this n. Throwing under the grim aura was enough. After doing his deed Qiao stood as if he was here after paying the ticket for the unfolding show. Yes the unfolding show. The team which was helplessly struggling against the monster suddenly caught a string of hope; in fact the hope jumped in the field itself. The hunter fell in the feet of the monster and the aura broke. The attack which was aimed for the team leader fell on the hunter and he went dead immediately.


    The senior looked toward Qiao and waved his hand. It was the greatest ever surprise that he faced now; at least it was good one. K Bu and the two huntresses also ran to catch up with the team leader. They were supposed to leave this feared ce yet the team leader was running toward the where the monsters can be found easily. Since they believed whatever actions of the team leader so they followed.


    Abandoning a well learned team leader was never a choice. Better facing the most horrible monsters rather than leaving the side of stronger hunter. This was the hidden slogan which many of the hunters followed in a situation like this. The monster after killing the ignorant fellow looked at the additional hunters added in the enemy side. The situation was no more the same. The first team was not enough for handling this monster. They were told about the characteristics of the monster yet it seemed that it was only half of the information given to them. The monster was opening up at them with every next attack.

 Chapter 297: Silver Class 38

    Chapter 297: Silver ss 38


    Silver ss 38


    Added hands in the hunt


    The team members reached soon after and stood behind the young hunter. "I think you are destined to save my day again." Ogman Lu chuckled to see the young man. Looking at his present level; he got a big surprise. The young hunter leveled up so fast. It had been a month that he reached Hightown and the young hunter was already here with the level six Silver ss identity; Qiao was hiding his identity token but Ogman Lu was able estimate it by just looking at the attire. The most astonishing was the fact that Qiao chose a Hunting School for his further leveling.


    He could imagine the ambitions of this young hunter. "Senior Ogman Lu; I was going to search for giving back your weapon, fortunately I found you here. Do you need any help with the hunt?" Qiao asked seeing the situation. The hunters were stepping back and the angry monster was attacking with golden lighting straight from the crown of its head. It was the same race of the monster which they hunted earlier today. The present mood of the monster and the way it was giving tough time brought a sense of threat.


    It means they were lucky to trap the monster in the water stream else they might have been going through the worse circumstances. There was possibility of damage during the hunt back then. "Indeed it will be great if more hands are added in this hunt. I need to return back tomorrow at every cost else the exits and the entrances of the Hightown will close for next two days. I am on mission to get the skin of this monster and the golden pearl urgently so I cannot promise spoils from this hunt in return of the favor." Ogman Lu, the famous hunter of the renowned family of hunters was speaking to him as he was speaking his blood brother.


    The members of his team were slightly stirred. They wanted to know who was the young man? Ogman Lu put the thing prior because he already knew the choice of the hunter. "Who hunt for the sake of spoils? At least not I." Qiao chuckled and waved his hand. His inner fleece was filled with the stones so he did not need it urgent. "I knew it and your ways." Ogman Lu smiled at this.


    Qiao turned to face his team members and asked; "If you take part in the hunt; do you mind renouncing the spoils?" he was the team leader and taking help of his team members means that he should be fair for spoil distribution. Rumors point out many hunters gaining reputation by fairly treating their team members. Qiao also wanted to get this reputation because he believed that he could cash his reputation in case he wanted to get in to some sudden test trials. "Gaining experience is what I am looking for." K Bu immediately answered. "I want to learn from you various hunting skills so I do not mind giving my share." Lama Lu spoke energetic.


    Kaili simply nodded her head. Qiao shrugged and signaled the senior. This means they were ready for showdown. Ogman Lu gestured his men to get ready for bigger coboration. "The golden feather and the crown both are able to attack at the same time. The monster has enough capability engage in various attacks at the same time. First of it; all of you should not neglect this fact." Ogman began his pointers. Hunters of the both teams heard and nodded. The defense was first priority then.


    "If the monster has more than on attack skills; does it bear stronger defense?" Qiao asked just when they were ready face the monster. It was constantly attacking and the hunters were avoiding. Ogman Lu turned silent for a while. "As far as I remember Golden Feather monster does not bear stronger defense." He answered. Actually the monster was not giving enough time to let them think soberly. The question of the young hunter simply brought revtion to them. "Then the coboration will divide in two parts. I will handle the attack coboration and your team will handle the defense and other aspects." Qiao uttered confidently. He respected the senior and renounced the spoils so he was thinking getting his hands on the experience points. Ogman did not think twice and nodded, "There is no reason for me to not ept it. Make sure that the upper cover and the golden lines of the skin do not get ruined during attack." He exined why this hunt was important. Qiao nodded and got in action. He gestured his team members and they understood what they were supposed to do now. They have learned the ways of the team leader and immediately came bothering the monster race once again.


    The attacks of the monster were still going on and the other team was seriously putting effort; they had it clear the hunt earlier. As soon as they were able to distract and force the monster toward them; Lama Lu joined Qiao and leapt for the attack. They got the right position for the attack considering what the other team leader advised them. Next K Bu and the girl were ready. They nned it to be with a sequence which would not give enough time to the monster. The longer they took the dy between attacks; the harder it would be collecting time for second attack. The dy was not option.


    Ogman was sneaking the actions of the young hunter and how he attacked. The first round of double attack was quite beneficial for the team because the attacks of the monster somewhat got dy of a moment or two. Then the dy increased when the second round of attacksnded. It took less timepared before. It proved that the suggestion of the young hunter was better than the senior. He could see his legacy sword hanging on the back of the young hunter. Hunters took an entire lifetime to meet someone of this caliber and nature yet he was able to witness and get acquainted with Qiao in a different. He could predict the future of the young man confidently.

 Chapter 298: Silver Class 39

    Chapter 298: Silver ss 39


    Silver ss 39


    Ogman Lu admire the young man


    What have taken ages; only took quarter of the day and the monster copsed on the ground. It was such smooth hunt that the team that was actually here for the monster got rxed when the second team joined in. Qiao and his team members were very excited when they hunted the triggered monster. The triggered state considered the peak state of a monster in life and death battle. It gives double experience pointspared with the normal hunt. Most monsters actually show up the fierce force a characteristic of the monsters and beasts. They were stronger from humans by nature.


    It can be said that a level six monster happened to be two fold stronger against a level six hunter in the triggered state. There were some rare monsters that they even can level up during battle against the hunters for the sake of battle. For life a monster could bet anything. Those rare monsters remain hidden in the ancient caves and seldom show up in the open. The hunters that end up in front of the specific monsters once in a blue moon came alive from the mission. Qiao happened to be someone that hunted such monster in the very first day in this world.


    He bet his life just like the monster and seeded in the end. From the very first day in this world; Qiao witnessed that surviving among monsters was challenging. Ogman Lu and his men were getting the skin of the monster very carefully. After removing it from the body Ogman secured in the backpack. His men were done and they separated because they had talked about it. Ogman was responsible send back the mission gains. Since the exits and entrance will be closed for two days;ter he coulde back with another mission till then the team members wanted to explore the ind.


    Qiao wanted to know why the Hightown exits and entrances will remain close for two days; this also brought him thinking that it make lost two whole days if he decided to travel after hunting tomorrow. His intentions were to hunt one more monster tomorrow then the small number of experience points that still require for the peak; he would meet the limit. Ogman walked toward Qiao after saying goodbye his men. He was spared from disaster this once again because of the young hunter.


    "Senior here take your sword; this sword had been a loyalpanion whenever I need it in fact I am grateful that you rendered this precious weapon." Qiao dly brought out the sword from his backpack and handed the senior hunter. "What should I do man; you gave another favor now tell me how I should return it back? I have nothing precious with me right now." Ogman spoke very friendly and patted his shoulder. A favor in time of trouble meant hundred fold muchpared otherwise. Ogman belonged reputed family and his manners were respected greatly. His ss was apparent from his gratitude.


    The hunters from respected families were known from their distinct and agreeable natures. In fact the elders of the Hightown keep an eye on them because they wanted those respected hunters be part of the mainstream. Ogman Lu was also among them. The elders would add him in the loyal list of hunters and rmend him in the future. The rmended hunters were the real relief for the elders as well as the Rank Masters. The purpose of rmendation was clear that the elders did not want disloyal or hunter of shabby nature get enrolled for the important cement. They betray eventually.


    Qiao brought genuine smile on his lips. "Now that I know that the senior ismendable in most aspects I will be asking a favor in return." Qiao sounded as friendly as he could. The idea struck his head. All until now his observation told that this senior hunter bear respected background. This means he must have many connections too. His shapeless weapon was ground old with every passing day though he was not going to retire it instead go back the Starglow Guild campus in the Hightown and leav it there. The reason was strong. He could have sold this weapon on good price but it looked that the weapon was among the assets of the Guild so returning it to the guild would earn him more than the price one day.


    From his business study and the ns; he believed that his conclusion would not go wrong. He was university student at the time he was dragged here in this world. Now ording to his thoughts it was time to do some business in a true way. A businessman always leaves a favor behind and then reaps it when the timees. He would return back the weapon to the guild and they will keep it in their minds since he was already a bright hunter in their eyes.


    "What is it? I will be d fulfilling no matter what." Ogman Lu brought some unfathomable expressions on his face. He wanted to know what was the favor. "I am well amodated with the shapeless weapons but I know no one who could provide recement for my present weapon. I will appreciate if the senior could help in this regard." Qiao uttered observing the senior. "Not a problem then. I have some sources searching such a weapon of level seven." Ogman did not think long and dly answered.


    Qiao was reassured that this hunter has different set of nature. For him searching a shapeless weapon meant that he would lose who knows how many days. The ce called Hightown was mysterious so do the higher level hunters and their sources. The folded parcel in his possession was the evidence. Qiao was sure that he cannot buy a shapeless weapon from the Hightown market with ease. First of all he was not insanely rich or he was not hunting for wealth. His aim was clear just like his path; wandering for the weapon would stray him from the path letting the wicked hunter mock his situation.

 Chapter 299: Silver Class 40

    Chapter 299: Silver ss 40


    Silver ss 40


    Why the exits and the entrances will remain closed?


    "I am also heading back the Hightown; can we travel long?" Qiao asked when the senior hunter talked about leaving early. In fact he already noticed that young hunter was ready for ss Test. Only that he might get heartache if someone told that Qiao did his previous ss Test five days ago. "And your team?" Ogman gestured the team members standing behind."They wanted to stay here until reach the peak of level six." They had talked about it briefly and the team members were fine with it. They could notice the urgency in the actions of the young hunter and did not want to interfere.


    "Sure then." Ogman Lu nodded. He has no objection it was good that the ambition hunter was traveling with him. It would help him know about his background and the family. Qiao bade farewell his team members set on along the senior hunter. It was out of respect that he called senior now. He could see that Ogman Lu has yet to reach halfway through level six. His progress was excellent in the eyes of others; for Qiao it was average. There was difference of circumstances which was the main reason for Qiao to pick the shortcut routes.


    K and the two huntresses followed behind and left the specific part of the ind. They were afraid about the monsters living here. Under the guidance of team leader; it was fine and they were spared from ordeal however they cannot take risk hence the team leader left. Qiao picked the hidden identity badge and hung it on his chest. His curiosity was brewing within; after some time distance he asked, "Why the exits and the entrances are closing for two days?" he looked at the hunter curiosity visible on his face.


    "The event of recruitments is happening on bigger level. Some old elders are going to retire and the freshly retired hunters will take over the positions after the Test Trials. Hightown is a big ce and there is threat during the recruitment. The higher level hunters have given warning that the beasts might interfere in the event. Nobody will be given permission to enter the Hightown only those returning from the Test Trials. I need to hand over this special skin of the monster before the event begins." It was mission given him because an elder wanted to wear special fleece of this monster''s skin on the event.


    Qiao was amazed hearing such a big event was going take ce in the Hightown. Qiao wanted witness it and grab a chance for getting in to ss Test for level seven. This was best asion and most of elders would be in hurry. He could try for the assignment of ss Test. For him it was simr whenrger number of officials get retirement and the fresh badge take over the responsibilities in the advanced world. "Can the hunters inside the Hightown witness the asion?" he asked another question.


    "Not everyone; only the Guild Lords, elders, senior hunters. The three schools of hunting can also send their hunters for mental preparation of these hunters." Ogman looked at the badge and nodded. Qiao was recruited under the second School of Hunting; this means he has chances witnessing the big event. Ogman also belonged to the other Hunting School.


    "What? Why they sent me this notice?" Rucha recently came in the Hightown on the information that the young hunter has reached the Hightown. Rucha has vowed killing the young hunter at any cost. He rented his normal lodge and tried to settle first however the notice from the Third Tower reached him soon.


    The Hightown elders wanted make sure the event peaceful. As soon as they were informed the presence of the headache called ''Rucha'' they sent this notice. ording to the notice; he should leave the premises of the Hightown for one month until the newly recruited elders were familiar with all of the highest level loyal, strongest, and retarded hunters. Well Ruchaes in the third list of ''Retarded hunters'' the elders knew he was mad. His actions were undefined most of the time.


    Rumble entered in his lodge shouting for the same reason ''hence he was true buddy of the mad man then he should also leave the Hightown for the time being'' it was decision of the elders and they cannot go against it.


    "I know those oldies; I will kill them if I had a chance." Rucha gritted his teeth and tore apart the notice paper. Well he cannot do anything more than this. He packed his things and left the Hightown the same day he entered. It was the true keen eye of the elders which kept strictly on the suspicious hunters.


    They could not spot the young hunter or the higher level hunter who helped him from their clutches. "The time is expanding making me angrier more than ever. I swear killing the young hunter as soon as he crossed path." Rucha vowed. Not only his half hidden face was ugly but the heart has also gone harder than a rock. He was scum in the eyes of the elders yet they did not want to kill him because they were afraid that he has some connections with the long lost wicked hunter.


    They only want peace during the event which might not be peaceful anymore because the wicked hunter was also keeping eyes on theing event.


    In the Test Trials of two days; he was going to do his best however his intentions were not clear. Not even his loyal beast can tell what was going on in his evil head. "The great master has something special in his mind I can see." The beast voiced when it noticed that the master was gravely thinking about the ns. "This can be a golden chance for our sess; do not forget." The wicked hunterughed and the near hill broke in smithereens. He got this habit to celebrate by destroying something.

 Chapter 300: Silver Class 41

    Chapter 300: Silver ss 41


    Silver ss 41


    Stolen Aura can be dangerous for hidden identity


    Qiao and the senior did not stop anywhere during the journey until night fell. The cold and the snow remained umting under their feet. They were two level six hunters and traveling a ce filled with the level six monsters was not safe mush though Qiao had reached level six peak however in front of group of monsters; he will be the same. "Let''s wait till morning. Moreover half of journey is cleared; we will reach next day byte morning." Ogman gestured a cave and voiced. Qiao was in no hurry in fact he was eyeing his surrounding in case a wandering monster caught his eyes.


    The wicked hunter wanted his men in the mainstream. His intentions were taking over Hightown after getting done with the young man and bing the next master of the ''Token of Death'' this token could seal the death and its master could live longer. He was more than confident that the young hunter would not be able to reach higher levels and face him like a true opponent. The time left was short and the young hunter only reached level six. Wicked hunter was well versed with theplex system of the Hightown.


    He was sure that he cannot make believe any of the elder about his liability of the ss. The elders critically observe the hunters before agreeing for ss Test. They usually dy every ss Test from one month to three month while the young hunter has total two months and twenty days left. A single ss Tests takes three months while he was only level six. It would be exaggerated saying if someone imed that he could do the impossible task. In his eyes it was not mere impossible but unbelievable feat never heard before.


    Believing that the young hunter would die sooner orter; his attention was fixated on how to let the disloyal hunters get selected for the stronger positions in the Hightown. He was able search some of the names which he had been following for some time. They were evil hidden in their hearts. Nobody will ever have imagined how cruel and ruthless they can be against the weaklings. Letting them grab on the important positions in the Hightown meant that they would wee his anarchy as soon as he became the Hunter Monarch.


    The Token of Death was enough set his superiority over others. With the number of years he has collected many rare stones which were powerful enough to bent down the heads of so called loyal hunters of the seven continents. These loyal hunters make sure the Rule of the humans should not get in the evil hands. Well he was hidden behind the shadows ready shatter the fancy of those loyals. The method of the Test Trials was simple. The hunters were given few tasks ording to the respected position they presented themselves for the eptance. Only two or three positions were strongest and the candidate must have to fill the task in the field in any of the continent killing the requested monster.


    The time limit was shortest for example a retired hunter king was required to kill a level eight monster within three hours no matter what distance or territory it reside. Three hours were not much for a lower level hunter but for a Hunter King; it was simr time span of three days. They could rush against the wind and close distance in a matter of moments.


    Their skills were of highest grade. It was a small task as long as the monster cooperate which was much difficult most of the times. Imagine a monster of level eight with the two fold force against a human and the hunter of level eight peak. There was no doubt that a Hunter King was considered stronger but against a monster it was same. It depends on luck and fate how incredibly the Hunter King can defeat or kill the monster. Wicked hunter wanted holds on this chance and help two or three stronger hunters. One of them was going to be the Lord of the Hunting School and two of them were fighting for the position of Rank Masters.


    It will appear as dreame true if the hunters of simr evilness get selected for those positions then no one can stop him from snatching the Rule of the Hightown.


    "I never heard about the beasts; why are they threat for the Hightown?" Qiao has seen many monsters and the senior hunter gave some hints about the beasts still he was curious why beasts were considered real threat. "The human form of the beasts is vague; they appearplete human thus deceiving the hunters. If a beast happened to get inside the Hightown then it will definitely let others follow up. The time when the strongest position will vacant is the time can bring threat. Empty position can be taken by a beast without the hunters aware about it. The reason is that the beast aura differs from the monsters and the normal hunters cannot differentiate this aura." Ogma Lu shrugged his shoulders.


    There were many iplete aspects of the hunters which they cannotpete with. It was said that a hunter was able learning the difference but he was killed during a mission and the culprit was unknown.


    Most of the hunters believed that the beasts were able to know about his capability; they chased and killed him. The Hightown could not do anything because it was the doing of a higher level disloyal hunter who broke this secret to the beasts. That specific hunter was still missing and the Hightown has no clue about his presence. The Hightown gave permission for a hidden mission before the event of recruitment start. The mission was to search the missing hunter and then punish him for the crime. Qiao heard and nodded now he has more than one clue about how he should force the elders ording to his actions.

 Chapter 301: Silver Class 42

    Chapter 301: Silver ss 42


    Silver ss 42


    The young hunter


    Qiao scanned his surroundings. It seemed his recent hunting was improving his ability capture in the darkness. He couldpare when his team fell in the crater and his team had kept moving because the monsters were chasing behind. Qiao cannot distinguish much in the night before. Now after number of level six hunts; he could distinguish like a night visionser gun in the night. It was such a pleasant thing which came in his notice recently. If this considered another skill or ability gain then he was more than ease up. It would not disappoint him since the limited time was nearing.


    The night ended and they started the journey. After some distance; by chance of luck a monster ended in front of them. Ogman was about to ask that they were could change the path and avoid when he noticed the young hunter was already up for hunt. Qiao gained experience and confident hunting level six monsters. The hunter that could observe and conclude the habits of the monsters of every level can better face them. This attitude was learned by tempering one or two skills. Qiao has developed this skill more efficiently during his earlier hunting days.


    After facing few monsters of level six; he could study their moves and n his own actions in return. ording to the hunters the monsters gain intellect with the level up however Qiao could rte the weaknesses of the intellect. His brain work sharper than the genius hunters of this world. Also his aspects of observation were changed. His point of view about the things was not hazy and this let him better decide his actions. No matter if these monsters were gaining intellect they can neverpared with the genius university student of 2017.


    The difference in the intellect level in this world and the advanced world was visible so it was entirely out of the question that the hunters or the monsters could match with him regardless of how they were rted to this world and he was foreigner. Qiao was taking position and getting the attention of the monster. Ogman Lu was short of words he was thinking rendering help when he heard the young man, "Senior you should avoid froming in front of the monster." Ogman nodded. This means the young hunter was going to hunt alone. Ogman did not wantment on the situation.


    Back then when the young hunter imed that he would reach Hightown before the end of next month; he did not believe and here he could see the young hunter with the identity of the Hunting School and reaching the peak of level six. This was enough clear his doubts for his life. If ever this hunter imed that he could be Hunter King in one year then he would not hesitate and ept the im. Ogman thought in his head and admired the young hunter. Qiao did not take much time because he found the weakness when the senior was avoiding a random attack.


    This attack was aimed for Qiao however he smartly dodged. Not longter; the monster crumbled on the ground and a stone fell. The green vague line in the core of the stone was apparent which means it was defense type stone. Qiao picked it and they resumed the journey. Byter morning they were standing in front of the entrance. They showed their identity badges and the elder on the duty let them inside. The elder waited for few hours and then closed the entrance for two days with a notice hanging on the entrance.


    "I hope you get there during the event; also I will search my sources and look for the shapeless weapon and hand it over if I spotted you in the event." The worth of the shapeless weapons cannot be paid with the spoils or stones. These weapons were crafted by the stone benders. They used real and rare stones in the making of these weapons increasing the worth and the value. It also increased the effectivenesspared with the other weapons of the same level. These weapons were rare and only reputed hunter''s families can ess them. This means Qiao smartly asked the return favor and chose the right person for the demand.


    "I will make sure witness the event." Qiao smiled and assured him. "Then I will go back and handover the mission gains." Ogman smiled and ced his hand on his chest signing his departure. Qiao went toward his Hunting School. He observed the bustle in and out of the entrance of the Hunting School and nodded. The elders were in a rush. They were preparing and selecting students for bringing them toward the Second Tower. The open area in front of the Second Tower was bigger amodating more than thousand hunters at a time. Limited slots were given for witnessing the event.


    Qiao reached the desk and tapped on it getting the attention of the elder. The elder was literally buried in the papers ced in front of him. He was checking portfolios of the various hunters of the Hunting School and making a list. The selected candidates will have a chance for witnessing the ongoing event. The elder heard the tap on the table and looked up. He scrutinized the young hunter and his level; he might have ignored saying that secondary matters were postponed for the time being.


    Seeing the young age and the present level he paused. "If you are among the extraordinary students of the Silver ss then you should wait since I have lot of things to go through first." The elder spoke polite. It was difference of treating a capable student. The elder cannot simply ignore the young hunter and shoo him away. "I recently returned back from the Panping Ind and looking for the ss Tests." Qiao soberly asked. He did not know what the elder was busy with how long it will take him to get to him. Qiao wanted ess for the ss Test sooner. The elder blinked his eyes and paused for brief moment.

 Chapter 302: Silver Class 43

    Chapter 302: Silver ss 43


    Silver ss 43


    What did you say?


    The elder got a little confuse. Everyone was asking about the slots for the event while this hunter was asking for the ss Test. It was just unfitting with the situation. "For Two days none can leave the Hightown because of the event so if I granted the ss Test still you will have to wait for two days." It was not because the elder was ready render the ss Test but due to the passive actions of the hunter. He seemed very concerned for getting the ss Test on time. Qiao nodded and voiced again.


    "Then I will be applying for the slot." Before the elder could get back his work; he heard the hunter again. The elder put aside the candidate portfolio which he was going through and ready select for the slot. He deemed handover the slot this young hunter if he was able answer his questions which he was sure that the hunter will fail. "For applying for the slot you must be a bright and genius student of this School and also if you were recruited with exception then your record must be extraordinary." The elder danced his hand exining feats which were considered hardest for achievement.


    Qiao thought for a while and spoke, "Five days ago I was recruited under the level six hunter recruitment on exception; only two hunters were selected among fifteen and I am the first." Qiao rted confidently and the elder listened with refusal of his words clearly visible on his face. "What is your name and the token number." The elder hurriedly shuffled through the papers ced in a bundle on his right hand. In his eyes the young hunter was speaking unbelievable feats one after the other so he could not dere anything against it unless confirmed.


    Qiao picked the identity token hung on his chest speaking his name and the identity token number. The elder nodded and moved another bundle of papers which was ced under the desk. This record of the hunters who passed the exception Test was securely saved. Those who were recruited under exception Test; the elders keep a note of their advancement. If the hunter advances faster than others then he will be added in the list of Lookover Students. This was method of filtering out the capable hunters and put a fair rmendation in future. The elder picked the paper where the name of the hunter was shining on its head.


    He checked the date and the days and sure enough the hunter was speaking truth. There was even mentioned his level six and the primary experience points. The detailed findings cleared the doubt of the elder and he looked up sighing. His deep breath halted and he looked at the paper then the hunter. Only the age was not mentioned. Distinguishing clear age was impossible and only the hunter can disclose it. The previous elder did not ask about the age because he was sure that the hunter was not old enough and he wanted to keep his progress hidden for the time being.


    The elder cannot ask the age if the senior elder did not put it here. "This is more than incredible and unbelievable until I personally can see you and testify. I would not mention this skipping the information for some reason however will let know the senior elder about you that you are ready for the ss Test. Till then you can get this slot and get ready tomorrow. One of our elder will lead you toward the Second Tower." The tone of the elder again resumed the politeness.


    He hurriedly folded the paper and securely slipped in the bundle of papers. When a hunter was selected for the Lookover then the information was considered confidential else the opponent Hunting School will find out about the talented hunter. No one can point out disloyals among loyals. Nurturing capable hunter was the responsibility of the Hunting School and in case the information skipped their hands then the loss of the hunter would be on their shoulders. This was hidden rule that was strictly followed after the incident when the capable hunter was killed on his mission because his special skill reached the ears of the enemies.


    Qiao looked at the slot and nodded. He could tell that the elder has no reason for not believing his words anymore. Finally he was able to get the slot and meet the senior. Now he was anticipating the level seven weapon. Before going for the ss Test; it would be wonderful having level seven weapon with him. He thought and moved to leave. "Wait a minute. Take the keys of your lodge and you do not need pay the rent. I hope you like your lodge. Remember the students will leave tomorrow morning. You can reach this desk whatever you need in future." The elder voiced.


    Qiao nodded and left toward the direction. The same lodge was given him without asking for rent. He liked the lodge and the fact that he did not need payment of the rent.


    The elder skimmed the paper and heaved a sigh of relief. He was still wondering. Not able to speak anything due to the fact that it was first ever urrence where a hunter was able reaching from primary to peak level within five days. This was simply exaggerated. He hurriedly stood up; put aside all the bundle of papers and called his assistant. "Sit here until Ie back." He ordered and walked toward the second row of the corridors.


    The elder was going meet the senior and let him know about the hunter. The elder knocked on the door and entered inside. An elder was sitting opposite of the desk. He was the same elder who enrolled fresh recruitment. "I though there will be lot of work on your desk and you are here?" the elder appeared displeased. "Something urgent brought me here senior." The elder smiled. The elder brought the paper where he enlisted the present information about the young hunter; he ced it in front of the senior hunter.

 Chapter 303: Silver Class 44

    Chapter 303: Silver ss 44


    Silver ss 44


    He came back early?


    The senior elder picked the paper and read through. His brows went up for some time asking "He came back early?" "He came back for the ss Test." The elder added. His expressions were clear and sober. "It means he is already at the peak of level six?" the senior elder asked for confirmation. "It is indeed." The elder''s brief answer brought a series of expressions on the face of the senior elder. "Then we should not dy him like others. I will issue the next mission as soon as the event past two days." The senior elder kept the information paper in his priority list and wrote some of the suggestions for the higher ups.


    Polishing and bringing up a youngest Hunter King on the scenario of the Hightown meant a lot. It was clear sign that they could expect him a next Hunter Monarch if they were able polish and nurture him well. If this happened then almost half of the worries of the Hightown will decrease. The loyal hunters were working on this sole mission secretly. It was up to the circumstances how long they can keep this secret hidden. The elder left aplishing his task on the front desk.


    There was another worry for the senior elder. For the fact that the young hunter returned back within five days; it was expected that he only focused on hunting; he might be ignorant about the various aspects and the different scenarios which can suddenly change during a hunt. For example a hunter can suddenly be surrounded with the monsters and some unexpected situation can unfold. The senior elder wanted to make sure that the young hunter was tempered with such situations. So he will be sending a difficult mission for the ss Test.


    The senior elder called Finfin stood up from his desk and walked toward the next room; here another senior was sitting. He was responsible for all type of ss Test Missions. Finfin knocked on the door and entered. It was a small room with wooden shelves on both sides indicating the position of the elder in the Hunting School. ss Test assignment was a big responsibility. With the number of teamsing for the ss Test every three month and collecting reports from the Third Tower about the avable missions then organizing ording to the power ratio; not an easy talk.


    "Finfin wee; long time that I saw your painted face. What brought you here by the way?" the elder stood up and weed Finfin. He knew very well that every elder in the missions recruitment part of the job was sincere toward the Hunting School and its reputation especially Finfin filter out the capable hunters so he developed expression habits on his face. "When will you stop it calling me like that? Now you have grown old and the jokes do not suit from the mouth of an oldie like you." Finfin waved his hand fluttering his fleece and sitting on the chair present in front of the desk.


    "I do not want to end up like you. This is the reason that I cannot abandon jokes. You better do something about your painted face else I will have to find a beautiful woman for you. The thing I cannot make better I am sure the woman can do in few days." The elder seemed on friendly terms with Finfin. He wasughing lightly and speaking very friendly. Finfin turned his side on the mention of the woman. "What possibly I can do with a woman in this age?" Finfin pretended disappointed.


    "Come on my friend; the presence of a woman is enough for the heart of a man. You see the heart throb different." The elder seemed in good mood or he was missing his woman. "Forget about it; I have something discuss with you." Finfin ced the paper in front of the elder and asked, "I need a team and a tough mission for this hunter. Make sure that the mission is avable within two days." Perhaps the elder rightly named him ''painted face'' Finfin was clear picture of expressionless face. The elder raised up his brows astounding at the demand.


    "Do you want to kill this hunter on purpose or you wanted to test his grit?" The elder asked seriously. He resumed his professional tone and the attitude. "If he cannot prove his grit; he sure can die. It is up to his tempered skills if he has any." Finfin spoke unconcerned. The elder picked the paper ced in front of him and read carefully. His expressions did not change instead he nodded. "Sure I will prepare ording to your rmendation. Do you want him to be assigned as the team leader?" the elder asked in grim tone.


    "Indeed; his reputation should also be tested as the team leader. If any of his team members got damage then I will cancel his advancement eptance." Finfin added some strict terms. He seemed very curious about the young hunter and wanted to know everything about his grit, learning, hunting and much more.


    The elder nodded and wrote down the instructions for the uing mission. Nimgu was responsible for the level six and level seven missions so he directly meet the team leader and let them know about the mission and necessary steps. ss Test for the level six was followed with the team however it was not necessary that the team should also be at the peak of the same level.


    It can differ because the purpose of the mission was to test the capability of the certain hunter going through the ss Test. They wanted to know about his team spirit and his reputation among any team assigned to him. The hunters were tested on many paths especially those who aspire for the highest positions. Finfin stood up and went back; he will inform the junior elder about the progress and that he can inform the hunter about it. It was necessary for them to let the hunter know that his request was in the process of eptance.

 Chapter 304: Silver Class 45

    Chapter 304: Silver ss 45


    Silver ss 45


    Do you consider about the sources?


    The elder stopped Finfin. There was one more urgent matter which he should clear before leaving. "Are you going to reserve back or hand over him some sources? You looking like someone wanted vengeance from the hunter." He taunted the junior. "It is not that I am cruel; you already know that I will not suggest something irrational; in fact I will rmend that the Hunting School should grant him his share of sources before sending him for the ss Test." Finfin waved his hand. It was not matter of sources anymore.


    His purpose of tough rmendation was only to test the hunting passion of the young hunter nothing else. "Alright; it is decided then." The elder nodded and Finfin left. ''Sometimes his buddy act like an immature elder'' thinking this Finfin shook his head. His painted face was not the taboo only; literally speaking his heart was also painted after seeing so many hunters and observing their natures. Now he rarely shows politeness initially unless the hunter proves his worth in front of him. He was doing his job and quite professionally. Qiao was no exception since he returned earlier so he was definitely in the Lookover list of elder Finfin.


    Qiao reached his lodge; opened the door and got in. ''There is nofortpared with the house'' the saying struck his memories and he smiled. Here in this world he cannot rest in the open forest whenever on hunting mission; naturally lodge was like a home where he could sprawl his exhausted body and rest. The five days were filled with activity of hunting and surviving among the monsters. No just hunting but facing some of the crook head fes. Everywhere one could found few people with their barring natures. So he cannotin about those who seek him and bother.


    Until two days; he could prepare for the ss Test. The only concern was that he should not be assigned a long distance ss Test or the long term guard over of some region. It would be impossible to follow this ss Test and he might be questioning the elders for this. He was not some arrogant hunter however he cannot neglect that the avable time was short. ''Qiao could tell that the elders might get angry at his attitude of this matter but what was the second route to follow? Of course none'' he thought and checked fresh water.


    Qiao has a feeling that his stomach would soon ask for the meal. It was one week straight when hest ate up his fill. After long shower and rxing his nerves; he sat and spread his newly earned stones on the table. Qiao looked toward the door and sure enough it was locked. It was time to organize these stones. The neutral stones can be given in the market for buying. Currently he did not need to buy anything other than strong meal. He counted five and ced them aside.


    Thenes the attack type stones; surveying the lodge he could see that there was a room for the training. It was good addition in the lodge for practice. The room was built with the strong walls and the attack of normal stones would not bring much damage to it. The defense type stones were not much so he should carefully use them. ''Qiao you are nearing your aim; the wicked hunter is going to see you soon'' he talked as if reminding himself. The burden and excitement was increasing in his head with the advancement. Every next step meant that he was nearing the day when he would be able to face the wicked hunter and re in his eyes.


    Now his attention was fixated on the aspect which let the wicked hunter believe that he will win no matter what. Qiao was thinking about the possible treasure or skill which the wicked hunter possesses and surpass from others in the strength. ''I should ask from someone about it but not a direct question'' Qiao thought it and stood up to leave. He ced his assets in the locker of the lodge and locked the door. It was time for binge meal.


    In the eyes of hunter a rare stone was treasure. And it was the only asset which increases overall strength of the hunter though adding a tamed beast aspanion of battles cannot be ignored. A tamed beast increases the coboration rate and the attack and defense coboration. The first purpose of taming a beast was to ensure the safety of the hunter. In times of trouble or strongest battles it was inevitable for a tamed beast to remain at side lines. These were also tamed for the sake of sharp and fast journey across the continents.


    There was meal shop in the Hunting School. It took several winding paths and the buildings before reaching there. There were several ongoing sses of the hunting in the various departments. The oral and verbal lectures were part of learning. There were one or two buildings where the hunters learn various professions regarding hunting. The Hunting School was organized ce; Qiao did not get caught in theplex learning because he skipped the choice. He was directly recruited which was lot better. The normal hunting was time consuming and consistedzy path. In his eyes the pampered children of the hunting families can follow thiszy path dly.


    Qiao showed his token on the counter. The shopkeeper noted the token number and charged five neutral stones for the meal the hunter ordered presenting the seat. There were not much hunters in the shop. The chairs and tables were set for the customers and one could see the difference of atmosphere. The clean shop and the tables along with the nicely decorated counters looked wellpared with the Guild eatery. An assistant came running and handed the paper to the shopkeeper; he read it and remembered the token number. He returned toward Qiao and handed back the five stones. Qiao was given exception in any payment inside the Hunting School for the time being. Qiao got amazed at this fair treatment and he knew the reason behind.

 Chapter 305: Silver Class 46

    Chapter 305: Silver ss 46


    Silver ss 46


    The event in the Hightown


    At the evening the exits and entrances were closed for two days. Qiao was doing his practice of attacks in the training room when he felt rustle in the outside air more than usual. He stood against the big window and saw the Rank Masters surveying the sky of the vast ce. The guests were given temporary lodges and the Rank Masters were ready unleashing the Test Trials for the new recruitment. The elders responsible for checking the identities were finally at ease after the entrances were closed. It was hardest job verify the identity of formal and informal visitors.


    Unfortunately two beasts were able enter in the Hightown and present themselves as candidates for the position; one for the Rank Master position and second for the Lord of Hunting School position. There were three disloyals also added in the list and they were also potential candidates for stronger positions. They wanted to brag over after getting the strong positions and coborate with those who were likeminded. It was not good sign because the present elders, Lords and Rank Masters were busy with misceneous tasks. Out of hundred over candidates it was tough finding out the disloyal.


    The most problematic thing happened to be those who let these loyals add in the list of candidates. Secretly some disloyals were working for this day and there was already one or two disloyals in the selection team of elders. They crafted the scenario and sessfullypiled the list. Now only fate can save the Hightown and the loyal hunters. It was unnoticeable apparently. Everything was organized from surface; things were ording to the predicted setting. Those who were getting retired were the guests in the event. The situation was depending on the shoulders of the Guard teams.


    Be it the special attention of the disloyals or the normal decision; all the tamed beasts were kept outside from the event ce. Probably it was the suggestion of some sharp head disloyal. They could sense the aura of other beast so keeping them outside has reason to it. During his practice Qiao again felt the glint which was residing in him. The glint was from the Golden Feather Monster. A hunter cannot sense the aura of beast however a monster could easily distinguish this aura; the fate granted this skill to the young hunter Qiao though it was hard earned in true sense.


    It also improved his ability of sensing the presence of monsters in his surrounding no matter if they were hidden.


    Looking for the shapeless weapon and asking various elders Ogman met his old ancestor; the ancestor was also retiring and he looked very concerned. Ogman greeted his ancestor and sat in front. "Elder Muba what brought concerns on your face?" Ogman did not directly ask about the weapon seeing the worry. The ancestor was standing near the window and looking outside. "I have found something strange about the event and I am not sure whether my concerns are true or it is only based on mere worry." Elder Muba voiced and his wrinkled face showed how sincerely he was thinking about the future of the Hightown.


    "What is it ancestor Muba; do I have standing to know about it?" Ogman asked. He cannot directly ask being harmless descendant with the low level hunting experience. "Ogman my child I have no reason hide it from you anymore; after all you will know it sooner orter." Ancestor Muba patted his shoulders and sat around the table.


    "I fear that the Hightown would lose its peace sooner. The disloyal hunters working in the shadows might seed in bringing simr and likeminded hunters in the field of Rank Masters. This would be dark day for the Hightown." Ancestor Muba rted which was burdensome for his heart to carry anymore.


    Ogman got shocked. He never considered the possibility of worst situation. Hightown was running under the strong and loyal hands of the Elders; how disloyals can suddenly get in power? It would definitely destroy the peace and the normal scenario not only rted to the Hightown in fact the seven continents will face the consequences. It would be horrible all in all; unsafe for the loyals at first.


    "This would square a path for the beasts involved in the Hightown matters and nobody can stop them in such case." Muba sighed. His well-crafted and fitting fleece got loosened ever since his age was declining. The shining pearls on the chest were a sign of his position and the respect he earned all these years. He was thinking heading back in the town and spend his rest of time there. There was nothing he could do about the fate of the Hightown. "Is there anything important brought you here?" he looked at the predecessor and hope shined in his old eyes.


    Ogman stuttered for a brief moment and voiced, "I was looking for a level seven shapeless weapon" he cannot say that he needed it for someone else. "As far as I remember you are preferred your present weapon when selecting. Never mind I have a level seven weapon left by a professional weapon maker; he was proud of our family; probably you are not familiar with him, it was long ago." Muba stood up. His lodge was high standard suited for a loyal elder of the Hightown.


    Ogman thanked in his heart that the ancestor did not inquire further. The ancestor opened the big locker and there a shapeless weapon was ced in the corner; he picked it and moved his hand on the surface. "It is not ordinary weapon; never sell it in the market and if you are no more interested in using it then return back any of the senior in the family; did you understand?" ancestor Muba advised politely. He cannot tell whether he will be able to see the predecessor Ogman after returning the hometown after all Ogman was also aspiring and ambitious hunter.


    "I will keep in mind ancestor Muba." Ogman greeted and returned back. Tomorrow morning he will be present in the event ground and hand it to the young hunter with the words of advice.

 Chapter 306: Silver Class 47

    Chapter 306: Silver ss 47


    Silver ss 47


    The event ground and the selection


    The chosen hunters and the elders reached the event ground. The hunters were very excited to be among the highest level elders and the Hunter Kings. Straight and smooth lines were formed where the audience was ready witness the event. Qiao came with the other hunters of his Hunting School. He was looking around expecting if Ogman was also there. Unknowingly he stood in front of a hunter. The hunter with his dark blue eyes brought a glint in his eyes and hurriedly reverted back. Qiao lowered his head despite that fact that he did not want to do this. He was not some giving respect without knowing the person no matter if he was stronger.


    Qiao also felt the aura which no way matched with the hunters. It was brief moment of interaction and the hunter went past hurriedly. Soon it was his turn for the Test Trials and he wasing from the temporary lodges. The fleece was extraordinary yet there was no pearl decorated on the chest. There were small pearls hung in the fashion of ne adorned on the edges of the fleece. It was a sign that the hunter was wealthy. There was nothing which one could point out strange about the hunter. The reason was that the beast has prepared for this day long ago.


    Qiao was still in a stupor when Ogman put his hand on his shoulder for getting his attention. Qiao turned and nodded seeing the familiar face. "You will be surprised to see the weapon; but you have to return it back to my family or anyone from my family. See and remember this sign represents our family." Ogman was very excited and immediately speak out everything pointing the special sign carved on the left of the fleece. Qiao nodded. His attention was still fixated on the hunter going toward the other Elders. "Sure and I highly appreciate your effort senior Ogman." Qiao voiced as if he was present there. He was curious and worried why his monstrous glint came at the surface and bent his head in front of the stronger hunter. There was no one doing it the same. The hunters never greet strangers no matter if they were the highest level hunters. "I think you are worried for the same reason." Ogman noticed his concern and spoke in low tone. Qiao hurriedly looked at him asking, "What reason?" he wanted to know however cannot grab on the string to begin with. "The possible presence of the beasts in the event." Ogman lowered the tone least point even Qiao might skip one or two words if Ogman had not spoken right in his ears.


    Qiao wide opened his eyes and remembered the fact the hunters cannot sense the presence of the beast in their human form. He turned his head and spotted the same hunter. There was some familiarity brewing in him whenever he looked at him. It was not as in and he was just an ordinary hunter. Ogman told him before how much beasts could bring destruction to the Hightown. Qiao thanked Ogman and asked, "Is there possibility that a beast try his best to reach in any of the positions in the Hightown intentionally?" he asked with the same secrecy. The stronger hunters can easily capture the normal voice. This was the reason that most of hunters were sitting silent.


    "Not just possibility; my ancestor had been worried for the same reason. Somehow he believed that the beasts would not waste this chance." Ogman answered and left since the hunters were told to sit down on their slot seats and watch the event.


    The event was about to begin and the hunters hurriedly sat ording to their slots


    The Rank Master announced the first test of the candidate and he sent to bring specific pearl from the south or if he had it with him; the candidate could show. The pearl belong rare monster and it must be considered the strength of the hunter. The hunter nodded and showed the pearl. He seemed prepared for this day. Qiao was looking at the specific hunter. His throat was getting dry thinking that a beast was present in the hunters and they were oblivious of his presence.


    Until now he has heard much about the power and the force of the beasts and the words of the senior Ogman were ringing in his head. Now he wanted to know which position this beast was vying for. It matters most if the beast was looking for prominent position. If the position was not stronger then Qiao would remain silent and let the seniors know about itter otherwise he had to interrupt during the event. ''I need to hide my appearance first'' he murmured to himself. Speaking up for the safety of the Hightown was something he cannot ignore.


    However his safety has simr importance. There was a ck face mask bones carved on it. Qiao wore it to avoid the sun directly burning his face skin. Aftering to this world; he hide the leather bag and it was under his fleece at this moment. Qiao walked toward his seat and brought out the mask securing in his hand. In case he decided to stand up and speak; this would help hiding his face. The elder was selected with one or two more tests.


    Now everyone held their breaths. Why this event was called special and the hunters were cautious because two First Rank Masters were also retiring. Initially four were asking for retirement but because the other Rank Masters were not agreed; only two the oldest got permission was retirement. Qiao observed the expressions of the specific hunter and sure enough. It was clear that he was here for the highest position. There was on other beast that was here for the selection under the Hunting School Lord. Logically his selection might have done until now but for certain reason the selection of the School Lord was dyed. Another hunterpeting for this seat was on a mission by chance. Still three disloyal hunters were already selected for some strong positions and they were looking forward for the appointment of the beasts.

 Chapter 307: Silver Class 48

    Chapter 307: Silver ss 48


    Qiao could see that it was turn for the recruitment of Rank Master and the things were proceeding very fast. The other Rank Master seemed in hurry. Only two days were to perform the test trials. The intention was to confirm the force and strength level then see the tamed beast. With said it would take only half a day in the recruitment of First Rank Master. Qiao could imagine the horrible oue after a beast get selected for the Highest position. His stay in this world woulde to an end without proper and suitable conclusion. His present progress was smoothe going.


    The elders were also agreeable in most situations. The number of benefits which he received recently were enough lessen his worries. No worry for lodge rent; he has easy ess on suitable weapons. It would all turn upsidedown in the next blink of eye. Qiao stood up because the Elder was about to grant test trial procedure to the beast. Qiao covered his face with the mask and yelled his lungs out, "How can a beast get appointed for reputable position?" His words echoed everywhere. All hunters no matter low level or higher level looked toward the candidate and not toward the hunter who yelled.


    The beast was caught in fit of hurry. He could not think anything other than escape from the crowd of hunters. Resisting or defending the me was the most stupid thing which he cannotmit being the superior intellect. There were around fifty over elders and ten over Hunter Kings standing near him. Theirbine attack could turn him into ashes. The most feasible act was to escape. He suddenly fell on the stage appearing in the real form with the huge fifty feet wings. The Hunter Kings noticing the moment details threw their attack stones however the next instant the beast fled past.


    Before the could understand the situation; another beast standing among the elder followed behind the beast. If the identity of one beast had gone viral then he would be next target, thinking this the second beast also left the premises of the event ground. The other candidates of the same position gasped with the shock. They were taking this hidden beast as their strong opponent for test trials of this position but to see the real face; they sure got shocked. An elder from his School immediately said something and all the students suddenly left their seats and stood in a form of crowd hiding the hunter who yelled the real identity of the beast.


    It was crowd of five hundred students and none could see the specific hunter. Qiao saw this and understood. It was wisest of choice of the elder of his school. Qiao removed the mask and acted the same way following others. The Hunter Kings standing on the stage nodded and approved this action of the elder. Nobody could see the hunter however they were extremely d that they were spared from the disastrous situation. Two Rank Masters called their tamed beasts and chased the enemy.


    The Hunter Kings immediately got alert and surrounded the event ground. They were looking at everyone with the suspicion. Someone hurried to let know the guard teams at the exits and entrances. One of the Rank Master ordered five Hunters Kings to go and lead the guard team where the enemy has escaped. The Hightown was big ce; the beast was quite fast still it would take time leaving the premises of the Hightown. Hunter Kings possessed their tamed beasts and it was not difficult following the orders. It was urgent.


    The elders and Rank Master wanted to know whether group of beasts were waiting at the outer corners of the entrances if yes then the guard teams were under danger. The sudden and appropriate orders brought some ease among the low level hunters. They could see the power and the force of the Hunter Kings and how positively they follow the orders. This was the organized face of the Hightown which might have shattered with the appointment of a beast among them. The students of other hunting schools were looking agape at the turn of event. None would ask the identity of the hunter who pointed it out because the one questioning will be killed on the spot.


    Such a hunter was the asset of the Hightown. The beasts were waiting outside however as soon as they caught the strings of the situation; they retreated in hurry. Within an hour or two the situation calmed down. The Rank Master returned with the dead body of the second beast. Two Hunter Kings dragged the body and threw on the stage. All the hunters in audience sat and saw the dead beast. Its huge feathers were broken now and body was bleeding. The real appearance of the beast was frightening.


    Large ck teeth and horrible facial features of the creature brought chills in the hearts of the low level hunters. It was first ever that they witnessed a beast in true form. Only Hunter Kings have faced them many times until now. Qiao wanted to near the dead body and take a look however he chose otherwise because it would make others curious about him. "The presence of the two beasts in the event is a sign that disloyals have grown balls." The furious Rank Master pointed toward the dead body of the beast and voiced looking at every direction.


    If it was under his means; he would have used some method and uncovered the disloyals. The Hunter Kings sent for the assistance of the guard teams returned. "There were beasts waiting outside; now they have retreated back to their ces. Should we chase?" The Hunter Kings cannot solely decide such big matters in the presence of Rank Masters. "No need for now. First of all; I want to see the faces of the disloyals." Rank Master was curious however he cannot order out of whim. The beasts were not in small numbers.


    "After the recruitment of the new Rank Masters; I suggest to start sending missions for clearing eleven inds where beasts are hiding." The Rank Master voiced and gestured his assistants to clear the stage for the further procedure. No one talked about the specific hunter hence the one.

 Chapter 308: Silver Class 49

    Chapter 308: Silver ss 49


    Silver ss 49


    The other recruitments


    Themotion died down and the Rank Master proceeded with the test trails. Qiao was thankful that none of them was able to know directly his identity. It was fate how long his identity could remain a secret. The second concern was to bother the real problem. Thankfully the senior rendered the weapon. It has hooking ce for grip and the front part was longer with three crooks on the three edges. The hind part was sharp with the double des. The two faced weapon will definitelyplement his next level hunting. This was the only thing which brought excitement as for the time he will decide after knowing the ss Test period.


    The wicked Hunter was also waiting outside of the Hightown his ears ready hear the certain name appointed as the Rank Master. His personal beast Vaga had already showed disappointment when they were talking about it and they had bitter ending of conversation week ago on the same topic. The words of the beast proved true. There was someone blessed with the capability or he was able developing the skill; it ruined their ns. "Another scum appeared and no one told about it." The wicked Hunter was furious but escaped secretly before his aura spread.


    He was no more aware about the young hunter and in his eyes there was no need follow behind the hopeless hunter anymore. When the time would end; eventually the young hunter would be brought in front of him. Then he would kill the weakling in just one attack and get rid the aura of death for forever. With this he will be able to get hold on the Token of Death. He will sacrifice the young hunter instead of his own lifepleting the curse smartly. "I am going to prepare for the big war soon." The wicked Hunter patted the back of the beast flying among the clouds.


    "Didn''t you hear the Rank Master?" Vaga the beast reminded him the words of the Rank Master. "They are old and tired; take hundred of years before making any decision. The time they wille up with the idea; I will be ahead of them several steps." The wicked Hunter waved his hand and the clouds made way for him and his beast. The newly appointed School Lord of the first Hunting School was a disloyal and working for the beasts.


    He sent one or two spies in the other two Hunting Schools to keep nces at their activities. The cold war had already begun though it was currently secretive. The beasts wanted the Hightown disclose all hidden cards and the only method was hire the disloyals. These hunters were displeased against the Rank Masters at various phases of hunting and they wanted blunt vengeance in return. They disliked the present authority of the Rank Master eagerly willing rece it with the beasts. They were actually the most dumb hunters to think this way. Beasts never constraint their hatred against hunters; they were only using these hunters as a tool andter they will be killed without exception.


    ...


    The event ended and the Hightown return back to normal pace. All the dyed activities resumed. The missions released and the reports started reaching again. The new and fresh force of recruited elders was energetic to fulfill the duties. They knew thatck of responsibility can be dangerous and it can earn the anger of the Rank Masters. Qiao was also ready meet the elder sitting on the desk. The things were clear more than ever. He was alert and conscious about the begining of secret war which can any time erupt on the surface likeva.


    His ss Test meant a lot in this scenario. The changes must have followed the outer regions of Hightown. This time Qiao cannot let remain alive in case he felt suspicious about anyone. The things should not hinder his path or his pace else he would unleash the consequences. After seeing beast in the true form; there was only one option in front of him. Taming a beast needed him to be forceful and powerful at least two fold. A beast can submit someone powerful or chosen.


    "I know you will be the first toe seeking for mission. I have talked with the senior Finfin; go straight and then turn left, you can find senior elder responsible for the ss Test." The junior elder at the desk dly guided. The morale of the elders of this school rise up after the incident at the event ground. The specific hunter belong to this school and now they were ready polish a Hunter King or perhaps Hunter Monarch. ording to rumors; the Hunter Monarch was someone with incredible feats. The unusual hunter could temper more abilitiespared with the normal hunters.


    Qiao nodded and went toward the said direction. Finfin was present with another elder. He was the only one able to see who did point out the real identity of the hunter in the event. Qiao knocked on the door and entered. He greeted the familiar elder. "You ss Test has been finalized; you will be leading a team toward the Deserted Town. This elder here will inform about the further details." Finfin gestured toward the senior elder. The elder stood and voiced grimly, "Follow me young bird*"


    Qiao got thunder bolt of shock. He tried to look at the face of the elder but could. The elder used very intimate word especially when they don''t know each other and there was difference of position too. It was bold way of calling some friend. He followed behind the elder and entered in the next boothe.


    The elder sat on the chair and picked the paper. "This is the permission letter and the evidence that you are leading the team. Here is the map of the ce and direction from here." The elder did not look up and kept cing things necessary for the ss Test. Now he seemed searching something seriously, "Alright, here it is." he picked a pouch from the corner of the second row of drawers.

 Chapter 309: Silver Class 50

    Chapter 309: Silver ss 50


    Silver ss 50


    Qiao looked at the pouch. If he was not wrong then the hunter use such pouch for keeping the stones. "This is your sources for the hunt. You can use them as you like. In case the monster is peak level six then you might use these stones for attacks depending on your choice." The elder gestured and Qiao picked the pouch. He was slightly amazed. Perhaps the Hunting was too generous or they were reserved about him; in any case he was d. From now on; he could forget worrying about stones, weapons and lodge too; steady progress was the only requirement.


    It was simr of securing schrship for the bright students in return of excellent grades and pulling up the name of the institute among others. Now the elder came out of the boothe and gestured his assistant. The assistant brought a group of three level six hunters. "They will follow your orders as long as you work perfectly. You have one week for killing the said monster. The mentioned ce is the nearest continent in the north. The rest of information has been attached to the paper. It is up to you whether you wanted to start your journey today or tomorrow however in case ofte response you will be punished ordingly." The elder utteredst words and went back.


    Qiao felt something off however he was d after knowing that he was not sent faraway for the ss Test. The team formed and he was the leader. "Are all of you ready?" Qiao asked. He observed their behavior and attitude to know more about them. Before setting on the journey of one week; the most important was to check who was thepanion and what were his attentions. They nodded. They seemed normal with themon interests of hunting; not much enthusiasm show up on their faces.


    Qiao went through the map and the directions. The path was simple; after leaving through the said exit. The former forest where he wandered for the recruitment test; from their he could find the way to enter the Deserted Town. In words this area was nearest for Hightown however it was part of the next continent and it has its own characteristics. The town was not initially deserted until one of the monster ended up there and refuse to return back in the forest. The report was sent one week ago.


    The activities in the Hightown were in the peak so the mission was dyed. Half of the poption migrated toward the next town until the special team clear it for them. It was unusual for monster hide in the town but seeing that they poption was sparse and the conditions were perfect; the monster chose temporary den. Knowing that it was nearest with the Hightown; the guard teams were not appointed there. The retired elders look after the poption. They could scare monster with their attacks but not hunt. The stones shined and the monster escape fearing the hunt.


    It was normal method keeping the monsters at safe distance. While for hunting a proper team


    needed and appropriate coboration. Qiao had brief exnation about the characteristics of the monster and it was clearly a rare type. For a level six peak monster hide among humans was unheard unless it did not develop intellect which was impossible. They headed toward the destination and exited. Qiao was familiar with some part of the forest. The intentions of the elder was clear. The team members were only for show. Qiao had been anticipating for the earlier ss Test so it was his test not the otherwise.


    And there was one more responsibility look after the team members not exactly look after but he should not send them in front of danger out of whim. It was good in a way that he was going for hunting with independent force. Also the best thing that it was the third rare monster that he would face. The experience hunting the rare monster has secondary importance. Facing a rare monster matters most. It brought some fresh wave of threats and how to stand in front firmly. Qiao checked a stone from the pouch. It was attack type with the red vague line in the middle of the pearl.


    Qiao kept it safely and hung around the waist. He did not want to use the stone for now before checking the situation. Perhaps using stone might copse half of the buildings in the two. This would not look nice for the people. They would be ming Hightown for sending such horrible team for hunt. Qiao was running in the middle of the forest and team members were following behind. They were caught in a mess when Qiao voiced gesturing them make the pace hurried.


    They thought that the team leader would take his easy time hence the town was not somewhere else but in the nearest continent. Here Qiao rushed like a level seven hunter. His pace was faster. The enthusiasm can be witnessed. It was all to check the new weapon as well as explore another town. ''Such a short life and long way to run'' he murmured under his breath. He could tell how a hunter felt after running this way however he cannot use the same method by leaping through the vines of nts. He was no more fragile. His body shaped up and grown to the fullest after reaching peak level six.


    His weight increased simr to that of wrestlers. The broad chest and the fueled biceps emit strength and force. It was enough for increasing the movement. The weapon in his hand shone bright texture as it met some rays of the day light. The team members already witnessed the difference between the behavior of this team leader and the others. They were part of third grade hunters in the Hunting School so anytime the elders could hire them for hunting under the guidance of stronger hunter.


    They were supposed fight for the experience points instead they follow orders least to their capacity.

 Chapter 310: Class Test

    Chapter 310: ss Test


    ss Test


    Reaching the deserted town


    "Are we going to enter the town directly?" Qiao stopped and asked. It was normal question which he would ask his team members taking opinion. The team member called Gui shook his shoulders almost chocking, "You are the team leader. I leave it for you to decide." Gui yawned as if he was in the slumber and suddenly someone jerked him out of his dream. Qiao blinked. Before this team; he met hunters that they would get angry if the team leader ignored their presence and decided things without talking to them. Indeed he was team leader.


    "What if we caught by the monster?" He spoke thinking that it would bring some concern to them. After speaking he surveyed them hoping reaction. "What are you for? You will save us in case the monster attacked." The second team member called Dong voiced tired of everything in his surrounding. The elder clearly told and exined what kind of mission it would be that they should rx leaving the hunt for the team leader. Well Qiao was not told about it. They were not acting tired; in fact they were the mostzy hunters of the School of Hunting.


    Qiao twitched his brows this time. He did not anticipate the unfolding behavior of the tired hunters. Further speaking might disturb the third hunter so Qiao paused. It means he will be leading the imaginary army and it has nothing to do with the war. The only thing that they would follow him behind; now he was curious if he threw them in front of the monster what would they do? This question was genuine but Qiao was not to test it. It was good in a way that they would not question his actions. For the safety purpose; he chose not to enter directly instead sneak in.


    The outset edges of the town met the forest so the wall was built and it was broken currently. Well it should not be called broken. There was a hole in the wall and nothing else. Logically speaking;pared with the level six monsters'' sizes, the hole did not seem created by monster instead it voluntarily broke for the sake of it or the material expired. Qiao walked near the line and observed. There was silence on the other side of the wall. If it was level six monster then it must have created fair ruckus in the town.


    The entrance was safe and sound. Qiao took the support of nearest tree and looked in the surrounding. The team members were seeing his weird actions thinking what kind of strong hunter he was? Normally confident and strong hunters never think twice before action. They barge in the danger and howl simr to the of monster scaring the poor. Theter circumstances though change this barging mood greatly when the monster run behind the hunter and they shouted vulgarities at the creature. Two different things and two different oue hence they were slightly alert to see the second oue.


    Qiao made sure that there was no one around and he crossed the entrance gesturing Gui to keep a look at the right side. Dong was asked to care the left side. The third hunter was at the back. He led them inside and again the ce was silent. The houses looked empty. few doors were tightly shut. There the stubborn residents were reluctant to leave. They shut themselves in the houses until the team reach there and hunt the monster. The walls of the few houses were broken in same fashion the way the entrance wall had the signs of intruder.


    It was strange. The town was built on the hard ground. Qiao tapped his feet on the ground and he could feel rocky strength underneath. Some houses were built on the small hills while others on the in ground. There were number of streets; few being uneven leading the hills and few smoothly leading toward the town houses. The team entered the town. Monster did not appear. Usually a monster as soon as felt the presence of the hunting team woulde looking for trouble. The monsters could feel the presence of hunters; the same way the hunters could sense the monsters.


    Qiao could not sense it. "Perhaps we are far from monster. It is time for search. We should split in two pairs and find it." He suggested. Level six was considered the beginning of extraordinary strength so hunters as well as monsters cannot restrain it or hid. Qiao was unsure so it was better search the smart monster. "We cannot split. It would bring us trouble. Can you guarantee that we will not end up in front of monster all of a sudden?" Dong retorted. He seemed much worried for his life.


    Qiao stood speechless. ''Were not they supposed to find the monster? Why they were here if not for the monster? And the purpose was already clear?'' he shook his shoulders. "I am not saying that you should throw yourself in front of monster. Alright forget it; just walk behind." Qiao felt that his head might explode with the anger. These team members were getting annoying with the time. He did not know that a time woulde when he would wish that he was alone in hunting. It was the doing of the senior elder. His intentions were to bring headache for the young hunter.


    ording to the report; no one saw the monster because it never appear in front of any town men instead their houses bear the signs of intruder and they saw ck shadow during evenings. The Rode Monster has rare appearance in public. It liked barge in the human town and finish off the sources of meat. The town was near the forest and the hunters usually drag their dead monsters here bargaining with the town people. The hunters did not ask for price instead they ask cooked food in return of the favor.


    The town people have no qualm over it. They dly cook small part of the fresh meat and serve the hunters.

 Chapter 311: Class Test 2

    Chapter 311: ss Test 2


    ss Test 2


    Monster is nowhere


    Living near the forest was dangerous and unexpected intrusion could destroy it all of a sudden. The poption cannot neglect this danger however the promise of fresh meat and avability of sources cannot be overlooked. They could share whatever but sharing hunger was painful. This was the reason that most of the towns were built near the forest. This way the people would not starve and the hunters would be responsible for caring the safety of these people. The normal humans have learned to live among dangers; they wait for the time being,ter the teams take care of the monster.


    Qiao was slowly moving from one street to other and the signs of the intruder were nowhere. He jumped at taking various leaps and reached the roof tops for surveying the area. It was not helping. The nearest closed door of the house whizzed and an old man sneaked out, "Are you looking for the Shy Rode young man?" the old man secretly asked when he saw Qiao standing worried. His eyes kept blinking at the other hunters too. Out of them all; only Qiao seemed sincere for the hunt. "Indeed; can you point out the direction or any guestimate?" Qiao hurriedly added.


    "Searching Shy Rode is useless; it will eventually find you when it has the mood nutty around tricking the sources." The old man spoke out and hurriedly shut the door. Qiao got confused. If he stopped there doing nothing waiting for the monster show up; it would not look fitting his profession or the demand of the obligation. The shy Rode was named by the town people. The monster did not confront and onlyes when it was dark; they named it shy Rode. Such a thing existed under the danger times. It was refreshing.


    Qiao was hunter and cannot think the same way these normal humans take it. "I think the suggestion of the oldie is good. Why bothering useless search when the monster is not in mood confronting us? This will save lot of trouble." Gui chimed in. He was looking like someone wanted a secure ce and shut his eyes for sleep. Qiao turned his eyes toward the different direction. He was not supposed to answer this hopeless hunter. Gui did not mind the unwillingness of the team leader instead he sighed. The evening was no way near. It means their search will keep dragging until the evening.


    Rode monster was different; it lived under the small earth holes or hide in the silent corner of the towns usually. This specific one turned level six peak recently and got excited. It wantedrge amount of food shake the peak and fall for the next level. The next level was part of evolution and the monster wanted the pace. It was normal act of the Rode. In fact every monster knowing that the peak should not stock up; they would do anything for moving it forward. Rode was doing the same.


    Its size was not big; only three feet while the big mouth hold and fold the ten times longer tongue. It was pretty strange monster among the races. Nobody could tell how the evolution of such monster proceeded because they rarely witnessed. The dull ck outer skin remained damp. It could suddenly grab hold on the target without letting it retreat. No matter how the target tries escaping; the long tongue would not let it go. The big mouth can easily gulp a fully fledge human with ease. The Rode had seen the team wandering in search and it was secretly hiding.


    Blinking small eyes and cherishing the fact that the team consisted of the hopeless fes; the monster was satisfied. They would soon give up. Rode was good at hiding and these hunters werezy boons. It was perfectbination for failed mission. Qiao was not feeling good about it. He kept walking around and the team membersining. He tried his best to not bother their words still it was bothering him. Now he was thinking some rude n; how to get rid them first.


    In the Hightown


    The new changes and the recruitment were appointed and the Hunter Kings dispersed taking urgent missions. The School Lord of Raw Hunting School ordered some of the spies gather information and secrets from the other Schools and Guilds. He also hired some of the evil hunters for killing potential hunters. All the things were happening in the dark. The newly appointed Rank Master started working on various urgent matters. The matter of the death of the Hunter King also added in his concerns. Also the hunters were about to lose the hold on the sixth continent. This was a sign that the beasts had been dreaming things again. It was indication of their increasing foothold.


    Losing a continent meant that the hunters were getting weaker with the time. Their footing losing themands; it was not good symbol for the safety of the rest of continents. Perhaps the beasts were getting organized in the sixth continent called Oakgate. This continentplements the characteristics of the beasts and it was suitable ce for their permanent stay. They were yet to strengthen their hold in this continent because the organization of the hunters was constantly fighting against them. It was not easy to snatch the right of rule from the hunter until they shed thest drop of their blood.


    The First Rank Masters were concerned for such grave situation. They can no more neglect it. Some of the reports bluntly confirmed the activities of the disloyals and the beasts. If the Hightown wanted dy in the big war then they should consider beheading some of the disloyals first. These disloyals were the real threat bringing information for the beasts against the hunters. Other than this; there was no single reason for the beasts forget their circumstances long ago. The previous Hunter Monarch broke their ego and trampled their strength clearly leaving scar to their generations.

 Chapter 312: Class Test 3

    Chapter 312: ss Test 3


    ss Test 3


    Getting rid thezy team members


    Qiao was tired head over heels. There was nothinging to his head other than getting rid thezy boons first. They were simr of slow death injection. They clearly told him that he was responsible of their lives. Then there was no reason dragging them along; he better worry for his own life first of all. Qiao he gestured two of them to sit silently and took the third one. They did not ask anything in return other than nodding. It was good. The third team member silently followed him behind.


    It was day and they were confirmed that the monster would not show up. Gui walkedzily behind him. Qiao walked as he was unbothered with anything. They reached the next street and there Qiao could see house intact from the attack of the monster and its door was shut. Qiao walked straight in front of the door and knocked gesturing Gui stand near the door. The door opened and Qiao hurriedly stuffed the hunter inside, "Keep this hunter for the time being and do not worry I will pay the price." The house owner and the family members were about to throw the hunter out but hearing about the price they halted.


    Gui blinked once or twice but then nodded; he did not mind it all. Qiao breathed in relief. Finally one was shaken away. He moved the other side of the street and made sure that the monster was nowhere then returned back to the remaining two. They did not ask about the third one. "Gui is standing on my guidance; he is taking an eye for the monster. Dong should apany me to take a look at the left part of this street." Dong was reluctant to follow however seeing that the team leader was not in good mood; he followed.


    "I wonder how Gui epted this order?" Dong murmured but not louder. They walked past the first street and entered the second; Qiao surveyed but not a single house was suitable. His silence was bringing some reservations for the second team member. Now he was curious did Gui disappear? What happened to him? Did this team leader punish him? Why the team leader was silent. Numbers of blunt questions were brewing in his head and he was sneaking as to where they were heading. Actually they were heading nowhere. Qiao was looking a suitable ce for dumping this useless team member.


    It was first ever chance that the team leader wanted get rid the team members because even taking a look at the monster; it was the height of disapproval from the team leader for his team members. ''If you wanted to save the puny life so be it. Dump yourself for the goodness then; better not to appear before the deed is done.'' Qiao angrily shouted in his head. At the end of the fourth street; he saw intact how and walked toward. The same method and the same price voice; simply he got rid the second team member.


    It took him some time before reaching back. Qiao stood at the end of the street and observed the third team member. He was scared sitting there alone. Various thoughts of monster suddenly appearing in front came in his head like a storm. He was regretting his behavior with the team leader. He was only following the instructions of the elder but to see the team leader he was sure that the elder must be mistaken. Qiao observed from afar. If this hunter changed his mind then he can think letting him hunt and explore with him if not then there was no problem in repeating the process third again.


    He could see that the third member perhaps has different thoughts now. Qiao nodded and walked toward him. "Your two buddies met their end because they were annoying me constantly; now tell me do you want the same end or different?" Qiao asked in in fact with some twisted expressions of hatred and anger pasted on his face. The third team member looked at the team leader and trembled. "I am willing sacrifice my life for the hunt and we''ll definitely search the monster no matter what. In fact I have good ability in searching scum monsters." The third team member called Qiqi almost begged. He was frightened. He was level six primary and clearly know the difference between peak level.


    "I see you are a good hunter then. I always admire hunters like you. Come and let''s search then." Qiao adjusted his expressions for the sake of the goodness of the third hunter. "I hate hunters those who do not show professional ability in the hunting andze. I just get rid them using all means." Qiao patted his shoulders and spoke grimly.


    Qiqi hastily appreciated despite the fact that he was scared. He did not care what excuse this strong hunter would craft for killing the weaklings; the fact was that they were no more around. "We have seen these three or four streets already; it would be good if we increase our pace and search on wider scale. What do you say?" Qiao uttered with ease however the hunter took it as the order of the team leader. If it was not order then what was it? The results of denying were horrible and Qiqi has no choice.


    Qiao sneaked the third hunter. He was satisfied seeing him obedient. Now he strongly went through the experience; what his professor had been feeling when some of the students refuse to pay attention on his words or simply ignore his guidance. He was team leader and the elder clearly told that his team was his responsibility however it did not mean that he should overlook their reluctant behavior. He at least could threaten them for writing the apology for thousand times or kick out of the ss. Two were already kicked while the third one decided to be obedient. [In situations; Qiao has habit topare situations of two different worlds; the world where he came from and the present world.]

 Chapter 313: Class Test 4

    Chapter 313: ss Test 4


    ss Test 4


    Professional search


    "This town is big. Taking an overview from some high ce will provide enough of direction for the right way search." Qiao gestured toward the hill where a small house was built. They could see from afar that the house was in good condition. This means the monster did not target this house. Qiqi nodded and they walked toward the hill. The distance was big. "Slow Pace would help us keep an eye at the surrounding; we''ll reach there by the fall of evening. In the evening it will help us survey the most part of the town. Hope everything goes well." Qiao walked after talking his ns.


    It would help Qiqi understand what he could expect. There was no way out for him so he was alert just like a diligent hunter. The idea was not bad either. "Team leader'' I am not supposed to ask but do you think if we find the monster; we will be able hunt it?" Qiqi finally asked question. Now that team leader was treating properly; he cannot show disinterest. He should act like a real hunter and follow up in every situation forgetting the words of the elder.


    "Once we spot the monster; I will let you know what n we will follow for this hunt." Qiao voiced actively. He was d that this third hunter decided act normal. Also he was in habit of nning the method of hunt after witnessing the movements, attentions and the strength type of the monster. It was best ever way for tackling every situation. nning beforehand often got disturbed in the duration of the timepse. The actions and the situations cannot be predicted urately. A hunter should have learned how to go along with the norms and sudden abnormality of the conditions.


    Qiqi agreed hence he decided to follow; he wanted to see the other wonders of the hunter. "How long have you been in the Hunting School?" Qiao asked casually. Qiqi thought for a while and spoke, "Ten years; we work under the orders of the elder. In fact the elder picked us after considering our slow progress. I do not mind following the orders and working for the elder but this time he perhaps took a wrong conclusion about someone." Qiqi intentionally skipped the name. He was talking about Qiao. Qiao did not mind the elder and these hunters; knowing that it was to test his skills; there was no harm doing so.


    "If you have spent this long time; did you see a hunter, his appearance resembled with others not the ways? I saw him in the food shop; his both eyes bear different color. There was a sign on his neck at the left." Qiao happened to brush past a hunter in the food shop and his hood fell back; it let him see the sign. "I don''t know but I have some strong feeling that he does not belong to our Hunting School." Qiao voiced keeping the pace and the lookout.


    "No one irrelevant hunter is allowed to enter in the Hunting School much less a stranger. Why you think that he looked suspicious?" Qiqi asked. Until now he has seen the senior Qiao behaving very serene and wise in every action. His temper was standard and he has keen eyes for observation. This was what Qiqi noticed about Qiao. "He paid for the food but he was not looking hungry instead he was looking at the other hunters after going out of the shop. Later I followed him and he disappeared in one of the buildings. I am sure he got aware about my chase."


    Qiao recently became aware about the threats the Hightown facing and he was very careful. In fact in his eyes every second hunter looked suspicious. "I will tell the elder and rte the specification. The elders have entire data of the hunters of the Hunting School; if the relevant characteristics matched with student then there was no need to worry otherwise the elders should know about it." Qiqi spoke like a responsible hunter. The evening was near. Shy Rode was ruining the left side of the town tonight. After finishing the sources of the half of the town; it was filtering the remaining houses.


    The houses on the top hills were also part of newer expedition. The shy Rode rushed around the streets spying the activities of the hunting team. The smart monster was satisfied to see that half of the team gave up. The actively ring eyes were fixed on the leading hunter. With the evening; Rode was supposed to swipe up the remaining sources and this hunter was on the hit list; possibly bringing trouble for filling the empty stomach. Qiao halted his steps. He felt the piercing gaze of the monster and side smiled.


    It means that the monster was keeping eyes at their activities. Qiao would not feel difficulty in the night and he could easily chase the monster as for the other hunter; he might leave him on the hill. "The monster has been following us however we will reach the hill. I want to know what it is going to do now." they reached the hill and it was dark around. Qiao observed the surrounding. People lit something making food inside their houses. The houses were visible where the monster yet to wreak havoc.


    There were several in the row; empty and void of life. The inhabitants left them as it was and saved themselves. They witnessed some of the brutal actions of the monster the very first day. Those who wanted to stop it tried means ending up in the stomach of the monster. The huge mouth gulped the full human in one go and the long tongue kept smashing the people at the bay. Once or twice the people faced such scene and they gave up. Now the monster was free roam around and do whatever it want. The people let the monster take away sources and hide in the corners for the goodness in the previous few days.

 Chapter 314: Class Test 5

    Chapter 314: ss Test 5


    ss Test 5


    Smart monster versus smart hunter


    From the hill the view was clear. Qiqi has some difficulty segregate through the darkness. "Where is the monster at this time?" he asked Qiao. "It is at the left part of town from here. I never saw such monster. It is strange." Qiaomented. He was thinking that perhaps he has to use the new weapon hence alone hunting might bring tough face over. The monster was aware that the smart hunter has finally spotted its whereabouts. They looked at each other from the long distance as if they were standing in front and ring.


    The round iris was shining in the darkness; Qiao could see odd shape of the monster; the huge face with the short hind part along with legs. Suddenly tongue came out and broke the wall of the house clearing the sources. This was something Qiao never anticipated to see. He was in fact shocked. The tongue was unusually longer. It could easily tackle ten over humans in one go and sweep them. "I am going to see the monster; if you felt its presence near then shout my name twice also enter in the house and shut it close." Qiao patted his shoulders and voiced.


    Qiqi nodded and remained there alert. Qiao left in the direction knowing the people were scared with the attack of the monster. Using stones around the houses or the poption was dangerous because the stone energy leaks out in every direction during the attack. There was no way addressing this problem. The stones bear monstrous energy and it does not bound especially during active attacks. Taking weapon in his hand; Qiao rushed like slow medium pace of the wind. His present level was enoughplement his rush skill. The people of the house were shouting and throwing things on the monster.


    The monster get annoyed and swept its tongue. Qiao leapt the same time and supported the human taking away from the tongue attack. The human was saved at thest moment. The monster red the hunter and folded back its tongue. It rushed like the ball rolling on the ground. The huge mouth perhaps gave this ability or the monster has learned it with the time for escape. "Rest assured this monster would soon be hunted down. Till then you are requested to save yourself." Qiao voiced as if the government official was giving instructions on the legal ends.


    The people hurriedly shut the door closed as per instruction and waited for the time. Seeing the hunter they were sure that the monster would no more be able continue the snatching of the sources. Qiao jumped and reached the roof top surveying the area for searching the monster. It was running in the fifth street. Qiao did not jump on the fragile roofs of the houses and ran toward the fifth street. The monster seemed like a ball running with small feet though the pace matching with the normal hunter. Qiao had seen many wonders already and he no more feel awed whenever witnessed something off.


    The night was dull and dark. Qiao reached the same street and there the monster stopped at the end of the street looking in the direction where the hunter was standing. It seemed two opponents were facing each other then suddenly the monster coward. "I know you will note straight." Qiao chuckled. For all those monsters wreak havoc in the night; this coward attitude suits such type of monsters. They cannot face the hunters in the open. Qiao rushed behind; he did not forget that the monster bear a long tongue for surprise attack.


    The monster hide somewhere; after a long look over Qiao was worried where did the monster disappear? He was following behind and lost the track suddenly. He was trying sense its presence but no avail. Qiao ran through broken houses and the open streets. Shy Rode saw the hunter constantly chasing and decided give up snatching the sources for today. Qiao sat the near hill; he could keep an eye at the direction where he lost the monster. In the middle of the night; Rode sneaked changing his present location. It decided to leave the down and after some days return back.


    Seeing the hunter was very diligent; he sure would hunt it before the evolution and the monster cannot let this happen. The monster could dy the evolution for sure because saving lifees first. Qiao tensed up at the thought of losing the tracks of the monster. In his eyes; before the next day begins, he was bound to seriously injure the monster else he will be forced to wait for another night to search the whereabouts of the monster. The town was big but if the monster left the premises of the town then it would increase the worry.


    Outsideid the big forest where numbers of races of the monsters wander. It means that he failed the ss test if the things turned this way and he won''t be able justify anything. He availed this chance and who knows how the strange elder would treat him after that. There was no way epting such oue. Qiao surveyed the surrounding and his eyes caught the slow shadow. The monster was following the next street. Few more streets and the monster would be able leave the premises of the town.


    Qiao did not choose the hind path instead came from the front. He wanted to know the attentions of the monster. Such shabby actions meant that his premonition was true. The monster was thinking to leave the town. Qiao suddenly appeared in front of the monster and it halted. Its pace was already sneaky and questionable. "Whether fight or die; you cannot run away without my permission." Qiao red the over smart monster. The monster ran backward. It did not expect that the hunter was still looking for it eagerly. "Do not coward and face." Qiao gritted his teeth. The monster was running backward; thankfully the street ended on closed.


    Now there was nowhere to go other than facing the angry hunter. It was fate that the street was not opening in another path else Qiao would have doomed. The monster could run in opposite direction with the same pace.

 Chapter 315: Class Test 6

    Chapter 315: ss Test 6


    ss Test 6


    Get it passed already


    The monster groaned as if answering the hunter. The round shining eyes glisten in the dark night and Qiao was ready hunting it down. Before he was worried about the exaggerated size of the monsters in the open forest and here in this town he was concerned the small size of the monster. The monster can be faster with the small size and especially when the monster was over smart. Qiao looked making sure that none of the path led toward outside the town. Now he was clear about the attentions of the monster.


    It was eagerly looking for a way to escape at any cost. Qiao held both weapons in his handter he it revealed that it was best decision ever. He was fast at attacking with the left hand; right hand could give support in case therge tongue sways around. The monster swayed the tongue suddenly attacking Qiao from front then the boneless tongue changed the direction moving around. It seemed the monster wanted to strap around and stifle the breath of the hunter. Qiao had such experience with the water dragon of low level. It turned out that the monsters use simr attack type method in most battles.


    Qiao jumped from his position; defense can wait or fending off the attack can also wait, he did not want the tongue get hold on his movements. These types of monsters rarely let go once the opponent get strangle in their clutches. Only horrible death awaits consequently. When the monster saw that the hunter has good level of agility; it did not reserve; before Qiaond on the ground the tongue hit him. He felt the shook and fell at some distance. It was not much distance that the monster could run away. Qiao has strong hold on the ground when the monster hit else the distance might have increased.


    Both were peak level. The houses at both sides of the streets were empty. This was good for the sake of the people. Rode reverted back the tongue filling up its big mouth and resuming big fat football. Qiao noticed that the tongue was bigger however he can grab it. About the weapon and the battle it can wait. First of all Qiao wanted the monster taste the bitterness of intruding the human poption and wreaking havoc in the town. All hail to theics and overpowered MC''s. He read bundle ofics in his world and wanted to give it a try; a brutal idea.


    He ced the weapons aside ring the monster in its eyes. Qiao assumed himself the MC and waited for the next moment. The monster was caught with surprise. It never saw some careless hunter cing aside his weapon instead of attacking. Rode was waiting for attack. Qiao was also waiting for attack. The monster gave up and thought to attack first since the hunter was asking for it. Qiao got ready pointing fingers of his hands.


    The tongue leapt toward him; Qiao grabbed on it pulling backward dragging violently. It was so sudden that the monster wanted to cry; since when did the hunters start doing rude methods battling with the monsters? Do you have some sense of appropriate killing? The monster was groaning with all these thoughts. Qiao did not wait to capture the reaction of the monster. He was tackling the over smart monster with his crude methods if the monster mind then so be it. Qiao dragged through the whole street humiliating the peak level six Rode. People came out of their houses covering their ears.


    Qiao firmly held the tongue with both his hands walking between the streets. At this moment the monster was crying with helplessness. The biggest weapon and strength of the monster turned out its weakness. It was more than humiliating. People gasped with the horror. The sight unfolding in front of then was indeed horrible. A level six peak monster was being dragged just like this. Qiao pierced his fingers in the damp tongue making the monster beg for life. It was rude type of attack but Qiao did not mind. Where the weapons can reserve there the hunters use their physical strength.


    Since it was attack so the experience points were bound to increase. The people followed behind. They wanted to see what would happen to the monster. Qiao was nning hang the dead body of the monster at the outer wall of the town so that next time any monster think twice before entering in the town. Qiao clumped the tongue under the strong bicep and rod forward. He was living example of the brutal type of hunters. The people were there to witness his brutality. His nails and fingers pierced injuring the front part of the tongue.


    The monster stopped struggling. With all might it still could not get rid the grip. At this moment perhaps the monster lost smart intellect else it could have saved its day. Qiao was sure that over smart monster would note up the solution. It could run forward; do wonders and escape but none. None of the escape route appears when fear takes over smartness. Qiao started running and the monster left speechless. It was being dragged behind. Qiao wanted to baffle the monster before releasing his grip. In a moment of ease the monster could think anything but baffled creature might not be able to do it.


    It created the impact what Qiao assumed. The town people wanted to know the oue of this marathon. The small eyes of the monster turned smaller with every next moment. The race suddenly halted and Qiao held his weapon piercing in the tongue consecutively. He seemed nailing down the vicious enemy. The groans of the monster reached outside of the periphery of the town. Qiao crossed the peak of his level by hunting the same level monster. No it has be his habit of challenging stronger monsters; normally hunters never jump in this madness.

 Chapter 316: Class Test 7

    Chapter 316: ss Test 7


    ss Test 7


    The Town is safe again


    After injuring the tongue the monster was no more in condition of counter attack. The most reliable weapon was already severed brutally. Qiao did not stop instead dragged the monster again. The day was about to break and he was nning shuffle the dead body on the edges of the town. Slowly his weapon injured half of the tongue. Now it was lifeless and did not move an inch. Qiao stopped and throw the tongue on the ground. The monster seemed begging the hunter; stab another attack and finish it off. Qiao nodded. He also wanted to end this chapter of ss test.


    In single attack the monster breathedst. For others it was single attack and for the hunter; it was the result of never ending efforts. The day opened up bringing new hope. The people witnessed how the monster was killed. They came out of their houses and saw the sight. Qiao hung the dead body s sign of threat for other monsters. Breaking in the town was something the hunters cannot allow and the monsters were clearly familiar with the restrictions. Still few of the monsters break the boundary. Normal humans greatly get influenced with the intrusion.


    They were not familiar with hunting. They were not strong enough to face these monsters. They can only rely on the hunters toe and clean off the mess of monsters. Till then the three team members came. Two were standing lowering their heads. They were sure that if it was someone else they have done a lot part of hunting but here they were only spectators. Qiao got the strange pearl. He could not differentiate its usability and thought to hand over to the elder. The town people built the outer edges of the wall again protecting it for the time being.


    As for sources; they could wait for the bargainers. Qiao came out of the town. The team members silently followed. "The hunt had been done and you are out of any damage; can I im that the hunt was sessful?" he spoke sarcastic. In times no one can stop his sarcasm. Qiqi nodded. "You are quite strongerpared to the normal hunters. How did you manage hunt it alone?" he was surprised and could not help but ask. "I n ording to the demand of the hunt; not prior or unreliable. Hunting is not about teaming things and messing with monsters; its about enthusiasm of a hunter and his methods." Qiao firmly voiced.


    Gui and the other were speechless to ask anything. They strongly believed that the elder should not have sent them with suchughable advice. The hunter proved it wrong. They were about to set in the middle of the forest when wind brushed past Gui and he fell several feet away. A beast happened to rush past and thought doing some trick. Gui fell on the dried out leaves and looked around. It was sudden. Qiao blinked several times and finally spotted someone in the wind.


    The wind stopped and the beast appeared. "I am sorry; I did not intend tricking you, did I?" the beast straightaway denied that he did not do it intentionally. Not only were his actions questionable in fact his overly rude tone was visible. The beast covered its feather and stood on the ground. The rustic feathers looked like ancient clothing. This beast was sent to chase Qiao and keep strict look at his activities. The disloyal hunters checked about various newly recruited hunters and their data. Only ten were enlisted as suspicious and stronger hunters.


    "I know you did it intentionally." Gui pointed his finger at the beast and gritted his teeth. "So what if I did it intentionally? Can you take revenge thene forward?" the beast openly challenged. Qiao rubbed his hand on his forehead; seemed like another headache came looking for him. "Look for me the team leader here." Qiao voiced angry. Team leader were taken stronger in case the team members caught in problem. "Oh I simply ignored your presence." The beast pretended as if trying to boil the temperature to some extent. "This will be thest thing you ignored and regret before death." Qiao inly answered.


    His team members were his responsibly until he reach back and im the sess of the ss Test. The beast twitched its brows. Well his master did not tell how far it could annoy the young hunter. Gui saw the rising temperature and dragged himself away from the beast. He was willing fight and help the team leader in case this beast intentionally came bothering them. Qiqi and Dong they were ready as well. Qiao stepped ahead. The beast has fair chance of retreat and flew by but it did not thinking that perhaps it could tell its master about the strength of the hunter.


    Qiao got some premonition. He was curious as how a beast can suddenlye in their way unless it was nned then he remembered the incident at the event ce. If he let go this beast then more wille. This was clear in his eyes. Killing this one might stop the enemies for the time being. He was right. A disloyal was trying to hinder his path and further progress until the beasts take over the charge of the seven continents. Every single hunter with ambitious actions can be headache in the way.


    The beasts bear same level up characteristics as the hunters just that they were one step ahead with the strong feathers and beastly individualities. The most fearsome definitely their shape shifting ability reserved for the stronger beasts. The normal beasts could talk and behave like humans from the level six and up making them learn the ways of the hunters and the humans. Qiao thought about the source stone. The elder gave him for the hunt but it seemed those stones would help hunting a beast. The dried out leave on the ground started shaking because the beast was about to attack.

 Chapter 317: Class Test 8

    Chapter 317: ss Test 8


    ss Test 8


    Kill for the sake of kill


    Hunting a beast did not provide experience points especially when they start getting human conscience at the level five. From the appearance beasts looked rough and unculturedpared the uncultured and indecent hunters. Decent, cultured and mannered hunters can be counted on the finger tips. They can be pointed standing among hundreds of normal hunters. Normal hunters looked unclean; unsophisticated and rough. They do not care in buying better clothing. They were less likely bothered washing faces and fixing their appearance before setting on any journey. Thankfully after reaching Hightown; they take some measurements about these aspects but not entirely caring.


    They feared that some elder might point it in front of others or they will be treated inferior to others with the rogue appearance. The beasts were not under such pressure so they remained what they like to be. Naturally they were horrible in appearance yet the roguish ways make them look detestable. After knowing that hunting beast would not give experience points; the hunters skip them usually. This led the increasing poption of the beasts. Polishing newer generation of hunters was taking same time and during this time the beasts were able making their hold stronger.


    The total human poption was not beneficial in any war against monsters and beasts however the total poption of the monsters and the beasts was always ready for the war. This was the weak point where the strings shatter. Only one quarter of the total human poption be professional hunters. They hunt their entire life time. Few hunters achieve the rumored and secret strength; they were celebrated hunters among others. These hunters help stable the real force between the human hold and the beast wars. During past five hundred years; beast wars had be frequent.


    It happen so that the beasts gather in some part of the ind making it their permanent territory but as soon as the Hightown came to know the intentions of the beasts; the Hightown sent stronger Hunter Kings; they disperse the beasts after intense war. This war usually ends up beasts retreating for the time being or the beasts get defeated relentlessly. In both cases; the Hightown resume its hold on the particr ind. Half of the beast races have decided after many wars that they should remain scattered and work for the rightful time. They can organize and gather any time due to their superiority of means. They were different from humans and hunters.


    Hunters can use their rush skill for closing the distance or tame a beast for ride while the beasts were born superior with the wings. No matter how hard hunters tried; they cannot match with the beasts and their methods. This type of superiorityplex wasmon in the beasts always encouraging them for the wars. Qiao as if could see through thisplex of the particr beast. He could neglect the attentions of the beast but the fact that this beast was speaking lie; it was unforgiveable.


    The aura of the beast was visible and it was preparing for the attack. Qiao gestured his team members remain at the side lines for goodness. He held his shapeless weapon. Qiao got slightly d about the fact that he has shapeless weapon with him. It was more than blessing. It was the advantage being from the advance world; the brain work with all possible bold and brutal ns popping in the head at the right time. The characteristics of the shapeless weapon cannot be counted on finger tips and it will prove soon. Qiao was well aware that the beast will use its armor for the attack.


    That wasmon way of attack. Beasts take it as something another superior quality. How can they imagine the qualities of the hunters in such self-deception? Qiao thought it thoroughly. He was not going to use the trick immediately. A direct bright light flickered and came toward Qiao. The other team members were not the target and the beast has nothing to do with them. Its center of focus and attention was the overly confident and sober hunter. From head to toe; the appearance of this hunter matched with those who became powerful with the time.


    Qiao fend it off with the help of weapon. The subtle action along with his smooth flow did not create any ripple of danger. He was type of hunter that his presence can save the day of many others. Typically in such situation; the hunters start shouting or creating sounds of battle; they even yell vulgarities at the opponent but here Qiao did opposite. He wanted focus and it was only possible when his attention was invested on the situation without discretion. Nevertheless Qiao cannot just focus on the opponent and ignore the surrounding.


    It would not bring any good. The beast red. Now it was more than ever sure that this particr hunter was on the path carved rightly for the hunters. His level six peak which recently improved was a sign that soon he will add up in the row of stronger enemies of the beasts. In fact there was possibility that the Hightown will send him in any beast war. The beast closed the distance. Qiao also stepped forward. The beasts used their feathers for attack as well. They rush in the air and suddenly came attacking. Qiao was not going to let this happen for the over conscious beast.


    The team members were worried for the situation. They were asked to remain of side lines however they cannot spectate silently the team leader getting in trouble. For Qiao it was not trouble but the ease of actions. He was anticipating the oue of hunting a beast; as to what benefits it could render in return. The beast attacked again with the help of stone armor thinking that the next attack would be a surprise nheless Qiao was not going to give chance for the third attack. The bright light reached near him; Qiao held his weapon reflecting the attack from the edges of the weapon.

 Chapter 318: Class Test 9

    Chapter 318: ss Test 9


    ss Test 9


    Hunting a beast is beneficial for lungs


    Qiao was rather fast in reflecting the attack and it burned shing on the beast. One of the feathers caught on fire immediately. It was sudden and unexpected; the beast stepped back and tried to fly but could not. It fell on the ground. The beast rolled on the ground to extinguish the fire nheless its first effort already fueled the fire. ''Buddy the air consist oxygen and you are pping for getting it more'' Qiao thought in his head. The beast looked at the hunter scared. There was fear in its eyes for the first time.


    The eyes which were not entirely red bit streaks of red were visible. It was usual eye appearance of any beast unless thepletely evolved beastes in front. Most races of the beast used their eyes for the center of stone armor. It can be said that their eyes were the armor for attacks and their feathers for defense. They could also use their feet for attack and defense depending on the situation. This one lost the defense and attack regarding feather. Nheless it cannot escape as well. The morale of the team members went higher seeing this oue.


    The beast was at the loss ends. It regretted that it intentionally bothered the hunter. The words of the hunter proved truth. The beast was regretting for ignoring him and lost the important part of defense and attack even escaping too.


    Now it was standing what to do with the plight. The silent hunter was not moving or giving any notion of his further actions; pity that the beast ended in front of this hunter. Qiao was not in a rush. The test of one week duration; he was able to clear it in two and half day. If this half day was spent on ignorant beast then there was no harm doing so. "Killing a beast perhaps will be good for my lungs." After noticing that his reflected attack did not bring any change Qiao consoled himself. Feathery beast stepped back. Qiao held the stone in his hand and activated it. Letting this beast alive was not his preferred option. If this beast went back; it will mouth publicity about him and this publicity would not bring good for his leveling. Killing would not bring harm. Monsters and beasts were killed randomly due to their crooked natures. This one more added in the list would not bring changes immediately.


    The beast started attacking all of a sudden and retreating. Confirming that the hunter was a smart; there was no chance for it to bully the weakling. Qiao stepped ahead chasing and attacking with the stone. He was also avoiding the attack range and protecting. Theshes of the attack; where it fell on the ground burned the dried out leave. The feathery beast was no exception. Its body was covered with the small feathers; the consecutive attacks were not giving enough intervals which led to the feathers burn. Half of the body was naked now.


    No matter how fast the beast did attack or retreat; the hunter matched with its pace without much trouble. After half of the body got the signs of burns; the beast no more retreated. It could predict the oue of this face off. The ignorance brought regrets. The apparent end was near. Qiao also stopped. He found a weakness in the attacks of the stones. A hunter can attack from the front but if the beast wanted to retreat then nothing can stop or close the escape route especially in case the distance was constantly carried on.


    This was a true weakness and many hunters get trapped under the tricks of the beasts and stronger monsters. Same way nothing was concrete for securing the back of alone hunter. In a team; the team members can protect each other but in solo hunting; it was impossible. Any unexpected enemy could attack from behind. The attacks were not giving a real injury on the body of the beast. Qiao as soon as noticed it; he used weapon in the middle of the rush reflecting the attack of the beast. It was said that sometimes one''s own weapon can injure not otherwise.


    The stone armor of the beast must bear better strength and if the same strengthes back attacking then it would add up in the injury. This theory proved spot-on. The beast finally fell. Qiao let the fire burn its body. Qiao wanted to gather the leave from surrounding and cover the body or dug deep hole in the ground and hide the body somewhere nevertheless it was impractical. "We should leave now." He voiced his team members; they were standing literally shocked and dazed. They nodded and followed in hurry since Qiao was almost running.


    He was not afraid of the beasts appearing suddenly. Just that he wanted to save his lungs from the stench of the burning beast. They were running toward the entrance of the Hightown. Qiao reached the level seven and he passed the test; he was satisfied with the improvement. This world was not advanced so do the methods of the hunting. Even so Qiao cannot deny that the tough leveling system definitely help a hunter be strongest and invulnerable in many ways. Before he took the armor stones as powerful source of battles but now his theory slightly changes.


    The initial work out of the hunter help more finally shaping its path and the real on the premise that therees times when the hunter ran out of weapon as well as attack stones; in such situation the real force of level up work wonders. He was satisfied observing this aspect of his level up. Not cking slogan proved truepanion and he was sure that it will get better with the level up. [Note; keep in mind the setting of the novel and the purpose of the level up for the MC. If you ignore then I cannot help with your frustration. Also the author does not like hundreds of levels andplex experience structure. The normal hunters hunt one level lower monsters thus slowing down their level up. There are lots of things which I slowly unfold. I could have put these words in the author thought however I have strong premonition that you guys don''t give it an eye catch]

 Chapter 319: You returned earlier?

    Chapter 319: You returned earlier?


    You returned earlier?


    "I wonder what the total of beast poption is. Is there any quest or mission regarding their territories?" Qiao voiced. Three ckers were with him and they were sticking with the Hunting School from long ago. They must have most of the information regarding the crude matters. Qiao thought. Qiqi heard; he was well versed with lot of simr topics about the Hightown. "ording to the fresh information; the beasts areing in power. The Hightown is sending missions for clearing some of the inds in the sixth and fifth continent. The rumors say that the beasts are gathering because the disloyals are working behind the scenario."


    Qiao crushed some of the dried out leaves under his feet; listening this he nodded. His observation told that it was true else there was no reason for a beast appear out of nowhere and cause trouble for them. This was also sign that he will be given tough missions in onward levels. "Brother Qiao, how did you defeat the beast? For most of us it is like something cannot be done singlehandedly." Qiqi asked astounded at various feats of the hunter. "The answer of this question cannot be exined until you face it yourself." Qiao patted his shoulder.


    He cannot exin why he was in hurry? He was not supposed to disclose the enmity. And he cannot rte how he was able use strange methods during a hunt. Addressing all these questions means that he has to tell his real town and ce which was equal of bringing cmities before he take next step. Few things shall not be discussed when it was not necessary, Qiao thought and kept silent. His solo hunting was about to start and there were many things unseen waiting for him. He was preparing his mind for all those adventures and the threats.


    His strong built body and the increasing strength behind the skills were advantageous while his smart brain and the advance knowledge were helping him go through the restrictions of this world. There was another concern at his hands; his thoughts were clear now; for facing beasts he cannot abandon weapons in the next levels. He could use stones for attack as well as defense in normal situations but for tense or threatening circumstances the weapon could render much advantageous purpose. In the recent face off with the beast; he witnessed how crude the attack of the beasts could be and what possible methods they could use.


    Other hunters abandon weapons because they were close range while he could reflect attacks with the help of shapeless weapon. Both were two different things. The newly acquired weapon can help for the next level till then Qiao would have enough of time to decide how he could customize his own weapon or ask someone make it for him. "Our Hunting School does have professional weapon makers? Do they make normal weapons or the hunter could propose something unique?" Qiao voiced after long silence. They were near the entrance of the Hightown.


    "The weapon makers are quite professional. They demand the required sources if the hunter ask for unique weapon just like your present weapon." Qiqi gestured at his left hand which was holding the shapeless weapon. Qiao nodded. So beforeing under the orders of the Rank Masters; he will have to meet the weapon maker along with the resources. At least this path was clear now. They entered the Hightown and directly reached the reception desk of the Hunting School. Qiqi told that they need to meet the elder who previously assigned the mission. Qiao walked toward the booth where he met the elder.


    The elder was about to go out and bring the newer reports. He saw the particr team standing in front of the door. They were intact of any damage. In fact the three ckers were as fresh they were always. "You came back withoutpleting mission?" He voiced displease. Qiqi and others blinked. "He hunted the monster alone and also killed a beast on the way back. It was monster troubling us first." Gui rted honestly. The elder twitched his brows and extended his hands. Qiao ced the weird stone on his hand.


    The elder examined the stone and did not speak anything. He gestured them to enter in the office. "Gui go and bring the elder Finfin." Void of any expressions; his lips uttered. After some time Finfin entered the office. "Tell about the town." Finfin questioned after knowing the situation. "The town people were very happy after the monster was killed; brother Qiao hung it on the outer wall of the Town. He said that it would bring threat for the new intruder." Qiqi voiced. The elder gestured three ckers to leave the office. They greeted and left hurriedly.


    Now there was brief silence. Finfin was preparing a report and the senior elder was shuffling wooden drawer. He seemed trying to maintain hisposure. It was apparent that he wanted to speak something but could not. Qiao did not speak for goodness of the silence and haste. They were thinking to give him choice about the next level missions as well as recruitment test. In their eyes; this hunter would not follow the normal path definitely so the recruitment test was must though he was in a position to venture out solo in their thoughts. However under the level seven they were required to follow the rule. Two hunters could make coboration under level seven.


    The elder already knew the reaction of the senior elder when they would discuss about it. Handing him over to others might disclose his secret and these elders wanted to hide it until Qiaoes under the orders of the Rank Masters. The recent notions were not leading appropriate uing circumstances for the Hightown. It would be a favor if few of the ambitious hunters reach the Hunter King position soon. Qiao was the asset of the Hunting School from now on. Finfin brought Qiao with him ready meet the senior elder. There Qiqi was standing outside. He gestured inside the office and voiced, "Brother Qiao asked about particr hunter so I thought to tell the senior about it." He inly exined the elder gestured him to enter the office behind. He himself went toward the next building.

 Chapter 320: Exception

    Chapter 320: Exception


    Exception


    Qiao was following behind the elder. The thick and dark crimson fleece made the elder look like some mysterious figure. The symbol carved on the back shoulders looked heroic. It was the symbol of the Hunting School. The big offices of the upper level elders were in this building. They were called the Golden Arches of the School. Their position holds the responsibility of the entire School; the present and the future of the Hunting school on their shoulders. They made decisions without exception and equally treat yet some times the priority was the stability and the position of the School among the other schools.


    The elder gestured Qiao stand outside and entered through the finely designed wooden door. On the front chair an elder wearing the same crimson fleece was sitting. The only difference was that the decorated stones were of higher level on the fleece representing his position. He looked up and recognized the trustable oldie. "You seemed in hurry?"


    Finfin greeted. Senior I have a report; it is precisely written I wish you take a look." Finfin ced the report and voiced respectfully. The concept of respected was based on the achievements of others. And the elders also follow this concept.


    The elder nodded and gestured him to sit. He read through the report slowly and his eyes presented the picture of his true reactions one after the other. "Did youpile this report carefully?" The elder asked for confirmation. "Yes senior and you are already aware about my loyalty with the School and professional record." Finfin voiced confident. The elder Zhen spoke, "Call him in." Finfin stood up and brought Qiao inside the office. Qiao was not ignorant about the situation so he stood straight; firmly holding his weapon in the left hand bringing fearless expressions on his face.


    The elder might have put several questions but the way the hunter stood in his office was enough to make him believe the report entirely. The well-built body; dignified clothing and the fearless ambitions pasted on the face were telling his future aims. The elder was in the middle of making the big decision when outside somemotion rose up. It was unheard that the Hunting School faced any inside rivalry unless


    The elder looked at Finfin and he left the office.


    Qiqi went inside the office and told about the particr hunter. The elder checked the records briefly almost all the newly recruited hunters. He was familiar with the old ones. The appearance did not match with any of the regr student or any recruited hunters. This led toward the suspicion and the elder met with the other masters of the various learning sses. He checked the names and the characteristics of the various students. He was about to let go when a master pointed out that he also saw the particr hunter around the third building and thought perhaps he has something to do with the elders there. It turned out that he was outsider.


    Now the elder got alert and sent many hunters for searching the particr outsider. The hunter was spotted near this elite building. He was running. One of the paths led toward outside of the Hunting School and the hunter was aiming for that path. Two of the hunters were running behind and some of elders were guiding to capture him before he could escape out. Finfin voiced Qiao. He was too old to run behind and ask what was the matter? Qiao hurriedly walked outside of the office. Finfin pointed toward themotion and Qiao understood.


    With just one nce he recognized the strange hunter as well Qiqi. He remembered that he asked him to ask about the particr hunter. The situation was pointing that the matter was serious. He rushed faster than others and reached in front of the level six peak spy. The spy halted his steps seeing the young hunter in front of him. He was going back today to inform about Qiao. From previous five days; he was here and spying various activities on behalf of the School lord of the first Hunting School. Qiao restricted his movements by punching right on his face; he fell on his knees.


    Later Qiqi reached and pointed, "Brother Qiao this hunter does not belong our school; the elders wanted to know why he was living here for five days?" Qiqi was huffing. He was level six primary while the intruder was level six peak. Goodness that Qiao has reached level seven else there was no other fresh and young matching with the rush of this spy. Other elders heard themotion and came out of the offices. Littleter Finfin and the senior elder caught up. Most of them did not know the reason behind thismotion so they were asking.


    "This is outsider and living in our school for five days. Qiqi pointed about him. He is trying to escape. I wanted to know why he is staying here?" The elder exined slowly. The others heard and got shocked. All of them got the chill of threat. It was apparent in their heads. Who could he be if not spy? The Golden Arches walked forward and looked at the spy. Qiao was pointing his weapon at the neck so the spy cannot move or y any trick. The golden arch saw the young hunter fearless holding the weapon against the spy and nodded.


    "I will investigate." Finfin stepped forward and pped the spy. "I can only ask once if not my stone would turn you into ashes; it is up to you what you decide." Finfin brought out the strong stone and activated in front of the spy. The spy was not ready to speak but when he saw the increasing energy of the stone; he bluntly voiced, "This school would not be able to polish any strong hunter. My master will kill all of the ambitious hunters sooner orter." His tone carried threat. It seemed he was not concerned about the impending death. Qiao got shocked and looked toward the elder Finfin.

 Chapter 321: The Name of Your Master

    Chapter 321: The Name of Your Master


    The name of your master


    The elder Finfin stopped before the bright energy could envelope the hunter. "Who is your master?" He inly asked. Golden arches were looking at the situation. They were trying to decipher the spoken words. With the old age; a hunter definitely loss the peak of strength but the intellect level kept increasing until thest breath of their life. They could dissect the thinnest thread of gestures or the hidden truth. It was a process of the tempered brains and the skill earned with the time. The words were vague and did not carry any apparent gesture.


    So the golden arch tried to assemble the formation of the sequence as well as match the tone with their memories. For a person only tangled in the situation presented in front was impossible to go through this deep process. "Your master is a disloyal and he will soon meet the same fate as you." The golden arch voiced grimly. After knowing that the matter was not simple at all; he thought to have formal conversation which in no way was actually a conversation of dialogues. The hunter heard words against his master and started fuming with the anger. "You are at the wrong path and you have left little time." The hunter groaned like a monster as if he was sure about his spoken words.


    "If I say that your behavior matches with monster; how will you defend against?" the golden arch attained the calmness. Heprehended the problem with the hunter and came to know that a disloyal hunter was using this hunter as a tool. The golden arch was hundred present clear that this hunter would not back down and embrace death. The reason was simple. His master told him that other hunters were on wrong path and that they were working to bring others on the right path.


    The real culprit was the master and ording to the situation; the master has some strong position in the Hightown. This was not good for the loyals. The presence of this hunter was evidence that disloyals has grown guts. Since it some higher level hunter with some position then the Hightown should know about it. "There is no use of killing him; he is on right path." The golden arch voiced and gestured Finfin to let go. All those who heard got shocked. They were in the mood of killing this intruder while the elder was saying otherwise. Since it was the order of the golden arch; they cannot argue. Qiao stepped back. He has no qualm against it for the reason that he did not want to interfere in the matters of the elders.


    The hunter was shocked to hear this; he was ready embrace the death because he has already told that if anyone found about him; he will be killed on the spot but it turned otherwise. All junior and senior elders get back what they were busy with. The golden arch also walked back to his office with slow steps.


    Qiao and Finfin were following him behind. "I cannot give you exception young man; you will follow the spy and see where and who he met with. Come back and report." The golden arch voiced poise. Qiao stopped and looked around. The elder was talking to him. It was worrisome task. "Take this stone and ce under the tongue; it will change your appearance a bit." The elder gave the stone and entered in his office. Someone urgently needed for this job and presently none of the level seven was avable on the short notice.


    Qiao received the stone and nodded. "Oh don''t forget to kill the spy if you find right chance." The elder waved his hand. Qiao then greeted both and left. It was part of his hunting; thinking this Qiao was going find the whereabouts of the right path runner. He left his upper fleece with the elder Finfin; it was necessary for his identity secrets. The spy left the premises of the Hunting School. He was constantly looking around with strong premonition that the elder might send someone behind him. Walking the longne of the open paths of the Hightown; he made sure that no one was following him. Qiao did not look toward or kept keen eyes on him because it could give some hints of the intent.


    It was more than easy for a hunter to tell that few eyes were on him among the hundreds. For a level seven; it was more sensitive. Qiao could understand the thinness of the present job scope. Any mistake and he will be uncovered. Earlier situation was a proof that he has zero chances for mistake. For now he was no more a hunter but detective. It was the test of his skills differently. The spy was heading toward the big market of the Hightown. He wanted to make sure that no one was following behind.


    The master was waiting at the first hunting school. However the spy would not immediately reach there though he has some important and critical information with him. With this information the master will be able take steps against all aspiring hunters as well as let the beasts know about their identities. The process of getting hold on the most part of the seven continents increased after the event. Now it will lead toward disastrous oue if none of them beheaded the disloyals once again.


    It seemed Qiao was selected as the first hunter for killing a disloyal. Qiao took it as the Recruitment Test. In fact this would help him explore the inner parts of the Hightown. The vast area of the Hightown was never ending if one starts the journey from some location. Only familiar hunters or those who mostly spend their time in the Hightown eventually get acquainted with the salt and flour of the ce. Qiao ced his weapon around his waist in case he needed it urgently. The spy entered in one of the shops and shuffled some of the weapons for killing some time.

 Chapter 322: Where he is heading?

    Chapter 322: Where he is heading?


    Where he is heading?


    The spy shuffled some of the weapons then wander aimlessly. When he was heading toward the clothing shop; someone stopped him. Another hunter of the first hunting school saw the particr hunter moving around in market and stooped. "You were on some mission? Did your return or still busy with?" the fellow hunter asked. The spy immediately gestured him to keep quite. He then dragged him toward silent corner looking around. Qiao noted those actions and understood the new hunter was familiar with him. He did not follow behind instead observed from afar. He was trying to understand the conclusion of their silent talk.


    His hearing has much improved and the present distance was not much. He could hear the rustle in the open forest from hundred feet detachment. Hearing them was not much difficult since he could also guess from the moving lips. The spy was asking him figure out whether he was being chased or not. To this the hunter nodded and walked away. Now it was slightly problematic. The spy could take advantage and skip from his follow up. Qiao thought to silence the second dude for the sake of the goodness. The best friend of the disloyal was also called disloyal and ording to the senior; killing a disloyal was not considered a crime.


    Qiao covered his face with the hood of the fleece and kept the stone under his tongue. It was for the future. People should not me him a mad killer. Qiao walked behind the second dude. In his eyes he was saving his friend from the chase while he himself was being chased now. Qiao needed one nce to confirm the direction of the spy andter he could reach the spy. The fellow seemed professional; he was very diligent in his job.


    It took sometime before Qiao decided right ce for the deed. He held his weapon in his hand and closely followed. The fellow came out of the market area because his friend was also leaving the busy market. It was right there the first building away from the market; the fellow was moving through the corner. Qiao suddenly appeared in front and without giving time for further breathing his weapon cut the throat not making noise. The fellow fell right there. The spy after asking his friend got worry free. He was sure that his friend was securing his path.


    Qiao dragged the body aside and cleaned his weapon. He was level seven and killing another hunter cannot bring any damage to his position as well as his hunting. After all it was order of the Golden Arch. Level seven and up hunters were given random missions and when it says random the definitely random and unexpected. It can also be killing another higher level hunter involved in crude matters of the Hightown. The limits were for reason and letting loose that limit was also for a reason. In both norms the hunter was oblige to follow.


    The spy went toward the local lodges. These were hired by the guild-less hunters. The spy was aware that if he reached the master and told then he might kill him. There were strict instructions that no matter if he was forced to take his life; he should not disclose the identity of the master. Right after the incident going in the first hunting school was simr of disclosing who he was and what master he belonged. The temporary lodge was hired for all those hunters who were doing such type of spy jobs for the master. The spy looked around and entered in the lodge.


    Qiao remained at the outside of the lodge and counted how many hunters reached there by the end of the evening. Total five hunters were present in the lodge when the evening fell and Qiao remembered that he cannot stay in the open in the night despite the fact that it was territory of the Hightown. Qiao was about to go and rent the nearest lodge however he saw the spy entering the next lodge dly. It was clear that the previous lodge was also rented by his fellows; else there was no reason for his good mood.


    His fellows were in trouble because they could not collect enough of information in the limited time while the spy collected all ten names from the third hunting school. Those ten hunters would be killed by the beasts as soon as the disloyal master exposed their names. It was chain of secret activities which the new Lord of the Hunting School started right after taking charge of the school. These activities were kept in the dark until now. It was first task to kill the aspiring hunters sooner. Later the beasts would destroy most of the Nests in the two continents where the Hightown was in power.


    The second part of hidden activities involved around the fact that the beasts wanted to weaken the control of the Hunters. After doing this they can openly re toward the Towers of the Hightown where Rank Masters were always the rulers. Well the matters were not simple; Hightown was sending one after other missions in destroying the intentions and deeds of the beasts. It was constant cold war which was slowly fueling. Qiao was bing part of this cold war unintentionally. No one knows where this would lead while his limited persistently decreasing in this mess.


    Qiao was thoughtful; he always kept clear calctions about the spent time and the remaining days. He also checked his progress. Just that the unfolding events were tempering his various aspects and the possible tricks which the hunters, disloyals or the evil beasts coulde up with. All could go in his favor or otherwise; nothing was concrete.


    The master hired the criminal record holder hunters for this purpose; they no way resemble with the normal hunters with all those crude make over and the appearance.


    The spy left the lodge and Qiao entered only to meet the bunch of disloyals. They looked at the unknown hunter and asked, "Did the master appointed you as well?" Qiao closed the door behind and voiced, "Not for the same reason." His weapon shining in their eyes.

 Chapter 323: Killing

    Chapter 323: KillingKilling is no more prohibited


    They saw the unfamiliar face and stood up. His words also brought sense of threat for them. Qiao was standing in front of them figure out their levels as well as the weapons. From their appearance they looked like the ruffians of the underworld with all those tattoos and unnecessary stuff added to their clothing. It was first ever that Qiao witnessed real hooligans of this world. It seemed all criminal type of people bear same level of intellect and wishful appearances. Qiao side smiled knowing that it was simr of tackling the hooligans of the advanced world.


    Four hunters scrutinized the intruder; seeing his silence they got alert. Qiao has clear decision in his head; kill them all then spend the night seeing the dead bodies in this lodge. This will help him keep a nce at the next lodge. "Why are you ring us?" one of the hunters asked. He had some bad premonition about the situation. His lush shining weapon was in his hands and he waved it in front of Qiao. "I re when I have something crude in my mind." Qiao voiced realistic. His strange voice and the words brought another round of threat.


    There was stone underneath his tongue and one could imagine his distorted wording and the strange tone. They shook their heads; the gruesome voice of the intruder was opposite of his handsome appearance though it was not recognizable in first ce. "Then we will re with our weapons." The hunter understood the meaning behind the threat and came attacking. Qiao was actually waiting for any of them to attack first. His shapeless weapon shined the crudeness and shook aside the hunter. The hunter crashed against the wall and the next came forward. Perhaps he was not well versed with the use of weapon. Qiao held his weapon aside with the help of his shapeless weapon and pped with the right hand.


    The brutal p imprinted the hand on the face of the hunter and he fell back. The remaining two leapt at the same time. Now the fight began. What Qiao liked about the building structures and characteristics of all lodges, offices and whatever important and unimportant buildings were built in the Hightown; these were built very carefully. The thickness of the wall won''t let the small screams or fights outside unless someone uses level eight stone and destroy the building intentionally.


    The lodges were designed on per demand. For example lodges of the Higher level hunters were more resistible for their training. Qiao avoided his face from the sword of the first hunter and pierced his weapon in the stomach of the second hunter. It was aggressive and brutal. The hunter that earlier crashed against the wall came fuming. His essories were thrown on the ground with this plight. He threw his upper fleece and yelled at the intruder, "Who are you rascal?" His weapon pointed at Qiao. "I am your ancestor; I had been looking your deeds, now your journey ends here." Qiao voiced in thick tone and his weapon brushed past the neck. There was no second sound or scream as the body fell on the floor.


    It was immensely frightening for the remaining two. They saw the heroic actions of the intruder. It was no ways possible for them take next breath without his permission. Well Qiao was not generous to grant them next breath. He looked through the window at the entrance of the next lodge and nodded his head. The door was closed. It means the spy has finally decided to stay for the night.


    Now he could understand why the old Golden Acrh sent him telling that it was his mission. Every hunter was familiar with the importance of missions. Failed missions can bring irreversible damage. It has simr importance. If the things were messy under the nose of the elders of the Hightown then it was only the fate that keeping the Hightown secure until now. Qiao was curious to know how long this chain of disloyal was working. Taking this mission meant that he was responsible collect every bit of information. He might have killed the spy but uncovering the master was vital too.


    As for the concern of killing these disloyals; he was clearing path for the elders of the Hightown. This way the numbers will decrease and they only need to care big fish. "You two can save your life; if you really care it." After killing two furious and energetic hunters; the remaining two were looking vulnerable. They were worried for their lives. Qiao voiced bring fear in them. "What you want from us?" one of them asked trembling. He was afraid from the core of his heart. This intruder only put single attack for killing one at a time. What he could imagine further.


    "How do you know the man who left earlier?" Qiao asked winding question. "Did he offend you? We are not acquainted with him personally. Its only because of the master" before the first hunter could add more; the second one stopped him. "Having a master on backing won''t let him go free. I will eventually kill him." Qiao gritted his teeth but then resumed his attention toward them. "Perhaps your second buddy is tired of his life." Qiao looked at the second hunter who stopped from exposing the culprit. Before the hunter could defend with attack; the weapon pierced in the skull.


    It was more horrible for thest one. His trembling legs gave in and he fell on the floor. "What do you want from me?" the hunter started begging for his life. Qiao took deep breath seeing the three lifeless bodies on the floor; he halted his actions. "You are living in the Hightown with no identity. What guild you belong?" Qiao cleaned his weapon with the fleece of thest killed hunter and asked slowly. "We are not part of guild but the first Hunting School." The hunter uttered worried whether it was good or bad exposing the real identity.


    However the threat of life was bigger than the identity. Qiao nodded and sat on the chair. Now it was clear that the enemy was among the strong hunters.and write something...

 Chapter 324: Your Master

    Chapter 324: Your Master


    Your Master


    Qiao was in another dilemma whether to kill this man or send him toward his Hunting School. It will increase the threat. There was no chance that he would reach his master and tell what happened at the lodge; the master would kill him for sure. Using him as bait might create suspicion. "Will you tell the name of the master?" Qiao inly asked and the hunter hesitated. This helped Qiao decide. He moved like thunder and finished off the fourth. They were loyal toward the master and disloyal toward the Hightown. There was no way that they would change their path.


    Qiao remembered the words of his mother when he was little kid. ''The one who hesitated the right path eventually lost it'' now he was sitting worry free. The blood of the dead hunters was slowly tainting the floor. Qiao was sitting on the chair looking through the window toward the next lodge. The night passed. The spy was resting in the next lodge and there another hunter was present. The spy told him that both would head toward the School of Hunting and meet the master. Afterpleting this mission; the spy will be given enough of sources letting him explore the one whole continent.


    All those hired for collecting secret information were given such offers. This built sense of trust for the master. The golden arch and the elder Finfin were sitting; they were not worried that the hunter did not return by evening. They were trying to figure out what possible reason can cause such level of disloyalty. "I will meet the third Rank Master and talk about it." The golden arch broke the silence. However I am waiting for the School Lord show up. He is not present in the school. I will inform him and he better rte it to higher ups. Things would not go overboard but without concrete proof; the talk and the meeting would bear nothing."


    The Rank Masters did not give second thought about random insecurities; they demand proof. "Suppose if my concerns appear true and the first School Lord is involved in this hide and seek then" Finfin had been very keen at the actions of the School Lord during the event and he was fifty percent clear that he was not among loyals. His appointment was also suspicious. Most of the elders were astounded as to how did he killed the rumored third grade beast and brought its essence?


    Well it was the doing of the wicked hunter. He handed his hunted essence to the candidate and he returned with the expressions of winner so soon. Since he met the test requirement; the Rank Master could not point it out too. Among all the rush activities soon they forgot about it. "The question is; after knowing about it, what would happen to the School Lord?" golden arch could imagine the worst scenario. "This would not end the hidden disloyals. Their enmity is leading them toward the dead end. I cannot tell whether hunters walking around me are loyals as before or they have sold themselves in front of beasts." Finfin voiced disappointed.


    The day began and the door of the lodge opened. The spy came out with another hunter. He looked around and walked the straight path. This path led toward three various central ces. One of them being the path of first Hunting School; it was the destiny of the both hunters. Qiao did the same and did not directly walk in their direction. They spy was not looking around; it means he was sure that no one was chasing behind.


    "We will both explore the seventh continent; I have heard it is full of fascinations. I can imagine my life there." The spy dly patted his chest. The second hunter was his fellow and he decided to bring him along. "Indeed brother; we will be more free and unbounded there. This new School Lord is generous." The hunter added. They reached in front of the entrance of the Hunting School. Qiao saw them entering and noted the entrance. Qiao ced the stone under his tongue and entered the school. Now he was constantly following them. They walked between many buildings and reached thest but grand one. Qiao could clearly hear their conversation and came to know that they were working for the new School Lord of the First Hunting School. They entered the big office and greeted the Lord. Qiao was standing outside listening them while sitting bench near the window. Window was opened and their crisp voice brought round of worry for Qiao. His name was added in the list. This list waspiled by the spy. After giving all the information; the spy demanded his reward. The guild Lordughed and used his stone killing both hunters in the blink of eye.


    Qiao was satisfied knowing the end result however he was short of time. He left the School the same way he entered. Coming at the main path; he rushed resembling the gust of wind. The elders should know about it as soon as possible; thinking this he increased his pace and many hunters around the pathway staggered. They were worried what urgency forced the stronger hunter use the ultimate grade of the skill. Qiao finally reached his School. Golden Arch was still in his office. Finfin was present as well.


    "The School Lord of First Hunting School got the information from the spy and then killed him." Qiao uttered after greeting. Both elders stood up looking at each other. The suspicion was proved. The Golden Arch gestured Qiao to sit in his office and he himself went toward the office of the School Lord. The school lord recently reached the office. He was quite surprise to see the Golden Arch. "Dy would throw the lives of the loyal hunters under the danger. I am sure Hightown can settle this problem." The golden arch exined the situation and spoke his concerns too.


    The school lord nodded. It seemed his job was going to take his life; a busy schedule with the constant threats. "I am going to meet the third Rank Masters." The School Lord spoke and left in hurry.

 Chapter 325: Regular Missions

    Chapter 325: Regr Missions


    Regr Missions


    Finfin was left behind. He gestured Qiao to sit. "Level seven will be important level for your advanced skills. I am not sure how you will explore them because there is no set knowledge about them. ording to the ancestors of hunting world; those skills are granted and the hunter explore them during this level. Your struggle until now is an evidence of your ambitions. This third Hunting School is very enthusiastic to polish your advance levels but the truth is nothing remained the normal with increasing changes. I know it would not influence you and I want you to tell yourself the same thing." Finfin began with his deep words.


    In typical circumstances this encouraging speech was given when the hunter reached level seven peak; before sending for the test trials. Due to changed pace; Finfin thought to express his well wishes as well as warn this specific hunter. In the entire School only Finfin witnessed about the incident where this hunter pointed the identity of the beast. Sooner orter the beasts would know about it. The thing which gave some hope that the hunter was true to his pace of learning; this was enough to lessen the worry of the elder.


    Qiao nodded. He could understand the concerns of the loyal elder. "The present circumstances are leading us the loyal hunters toward the dead end; we will eventually be forced to wait for the Hunter Monarch. It is said that a Hunter Monarch wields the strength of hundred Hunter Kings; I have yet to witness this rumor if my remaining years allowed me enough time." At this point Finfin got little excited. He seemed full of anticipation to see a Hunter Monarch with his own eyes.


    "A Hunter Monarch rides the strongest beast of all races. He wears the clothing of ck pearls hunted from the Night Tsar beast. The crown on his head shine with the stone of Death and it is said that he used his whip as a weapon. I heard that a true hunter never feel the sense of diffidence in his presence. The beasts remain terrified and the disloyals embrace death before he could see in their eyes." Finfin rted what he read in the ancient script. When he first read about it; he was mesmerized and half of his life he struggled to be the Hunter Monarch however after knowing that he was not fated one; Finfin decided to be true Hunter.


    Qiao heard very attentive. His interest was captured with the description of such hunter. With the elder exining he understood that level seven has much more importance with regard of hunting. The elder patted his shoulder and stood up. Before leaving the golden arch left some of the necessary permissions. Finfin opened a drawer and brought out a small script. "I cannot hand over this script to you however I will read it for you to remember." Finfin unpacked the golden strip. "There might be a time when your weapon no more helps you; possibly the stone force would also loss influence of the attacks. At that time keep in mind that the levels of the hunters are the true force; anything can deceive but not the hard earned levels."


    "Young Hunter you might not get these words however I strongly believe that one day you will recognize them. You will be sent on regr missions as I already know that''s what you are looking for. You have unique weapon though you can also use the stone energy for the attacks. After you came back I know that you will be level seven peak asking for the ss Test" To this the elder chuckled. He was actually happy knowing this specific hunter.


    Qiao smiled. He was grateful that he met this elder else he cannot tell how many people would have hindered his path. "I wanted to ask few questions and the answers should be genuine." Finfin ced the script back to the drawer and sat on the seat. He was still in dilemma whether to let the hunter adventure in the South Sepedra. "You wanted to solo level up in level seven or willing apany teammate?" the elder asked first question.


    Qiao thought for a while. Normally hunters were not given choices in the level seven. Teammate could slow down his movement in the open forest. Also he was unsure whether the teammate would be helpful or envious of his ways. If he decided solo then Qiao would be responsible for whatever steps he took during hunting. "I will go solo." He finally decided. The elder noted down in the report. This report would be his final testimony of the performance which would be given to the Rank Masters when Qiao reached level eight. "You will be assigned hunting and regr missions in the South Sepedra. It is the fifth continent. Half of the South Sepedra is avable for the normal hunting while few inds are under the lookout of the Hightown. Do you have any objection in this assignment?" Finfin Looked at his face and asked.


    Qiao understood why elder asked this question. Literally no one voluntarily go around the danger areas. "I want challenging ce for level up." South Sepedra was different from the North Sepedra. South Sepedra has some hunting federations running the flow of the hunters as well as providing assistance to the five Nests in the various parts.


    It can be taken as the south Sepedra bear some of the hold of the Hightown and it resemble many parts of the Middletown. Almost half of the indse under the order of the Hightown directly. "I understand and agree with no objection at all." Qiao answered. With this the elder took the consent of the hunter. He wrote down in the report. Finfin stood up and walked toward the second drawer. He brought a map and ced in front of the young hunter. "You will take three days to reach there ording to rough estimates."


    Qiao picked the map and casted nce on the main points which were marked in the map.

 Chapter 326: Level Seven

    Chapter 326: Level Seven


    Level Seven


    "Here is the level seven badge. Your badge is your identity from now on. Only a beast could destroy it at will. This badge can also save your life if you want to render your whole level in case of life threat. Not only your aura in fact this badge can also shoo away the pack of low level monsters. There are some beasts who have the hobby of collecting these ancient badges. Try your best to not let them snatch." Finfin advised. Qiao got alert. This means that the low level snatching of the spoils changes in the higher levels. Here the beasts snatch the badges.


    "The geographical location of this ce is better for six and level seven advancement. If ever a Nest get in trouble; your help will be appreciated. Beware of Scwags; they are rumored powerful than the normal hunters." Finfin was addingst bit of warnings. He has no idea how long the hunter needed for level seven advancement for the reason that he decided for the solo hunting. Qiao nodded.


    "You will report to me after returning Hightown. I am not sure what circumstances wille in your way just beware of the beasts. They hardly let go any potential hunter. I will wait here for you" Finfin took deep breath. There were few things which he intentionally skipped and few things he added just for this hunter. Qiao smiled and voiced, "I will try my best fulfill the expectations of this loyal elder here." He stood up and collected what he was supposed to take with him.


    "Respected Elder; I ask for a favor. I wish you could send someone and deliver this weapon to the Starglow Guild." Qiao ced the weapon on the table." Initially he wanted to personal send it however the circumstances changed greatly.


    "Sure I will send it." The elder nodded. Qiao was about to leave when the elder voiced.


    "Wait" Finfin stooped him. "These stones are strong; these will help you in few battles." The elder took few stones from his personal reserves and handed the young hunter.


    Qiao epted the stones. He was immensely grateful and the only favor which he could return was to level up and be strong. The elder wanted to see the Hunter Monarch in his life time. Qiao wished that he might be able fulfill his wish. However it would take bloodshed and battles. Qiao was ready for all this. New ce means that he will be given new grounds for testing his hunting skills. "I will start my journey tomorrow. Will report further after reaching level seven peak. Till then please ept my gratitude." Qiao voiced sincerely and left the office.


    Elder Finfin nodded. He immediately hid the report of the hunter under the bundle of papers. This office belonged to the Golden Arch and not everyone ess this office. He also left the office and the stone get activated. Qiao wanted some rest and get prepared for the long journey. His present fleece was fine and could be used for the next entire level. There was second hunting fleece which was granted by the Hunting School. Qiao turned it inside out.


    He was more than ever conscious about his identity. There was no way reveal this to anyone. It was better to look like a Scwag in the open forest. He decided upon it. Qiao has earned many stones of all type other than the gifts of the elder until now. There was no need to worry about it. He was free to use the stones from now on. The bigger ce granted bigger openings and bigger threats. He was confident that he could face whateveres in his way. Qiao went toward food shop inside the Hunting School; ate his fill and saved some of it. Later he closed his door and organized his belongings. The Hunting School was following the usual pace yet he was in hurry. Only two months and two weeks were remaining in thest face off.


    He was eagerly waiting for that day and preparing. ording to three days journey estimate; six days would take in the journey well he was not going to make it simpler. The said ce needed his appearance there once so he could also explore during the journey. He decided to spend only twenty days in this advancement. It was the maximum time limit which he would definitely work hard and decrease. Qiao took shower and rxed. "I am not going to take the expected exit." He reminded himself. He was cautious in every step.


    Most of eyes will be fixed on the regr exit given to the Hunting Schools. Taking that exit would call the easy chase of the enemies on his back. Qiao wrapped extra cloth on his both wrists and hid one attack type and second defense type stone. Then he patched few in his fleece. In the urgent need; he cannot shuffle his inner pockets. Now it was only level seven weapon with him. He thought to use it when it was necessary.


    It was time to learn stone hunting in true sense. The big sized monsters were headache. The night passed. The Hightown surrounded the First School Lord before he could leave the premises yet somehow he managed to injured the hunters and flee. His escape proved that the numbers of the disloyal hunters were increasing.


    Qiao was not aware about anything. His decision of changing the route was agreeable choice. Early morning Qiao was ready. He locked his lodge and left the keys with the first desk elder. When he walked out of the school exit; he waspletely a different hunter. Qiao disguise himself in to scwag hunter and left the Hightown. Not all hunters were assigned the said ce for regr missions so immediately no one could chase him. His journey was longer. The elder intentionally assigned him a distanced ce so that the hunter remains away from the Hightown for time being. Qiao began his journey with anew enthusiasm.

 Chapter 327: Level Battles

    Chapter 327: Level Battles


    Level Battles


    Away from the scheming air of the Hightown; Qiao was heading toward the South Sepedra. The entire half part of the continent consisted on various small and big inds. Five bigger inds have one single hunter association and five distanced Nests. The open forest covers the most part of the South Sepedra while the human poption and the towns were under the order of the association. The local hunters after getting missions from the association get involved in the hunting and explore various inds. The association used to send the hunters toward the Hightownter the elder suggested that most of the hunters get missing during journey so the Hightown gave permission.


    ording to the permission; the hunters were oblige under the orders of the association until the level eight. Level seven hunters could easily explore the distanced continent which was separated by the huge sea. Several temporary bridges were built for the convenience of the hunters. The big sea and the nearest inds were filled with the water type monsters. Many of them spend their entire lifetime without gaining from the nature and leveling. Many races were enthusiastic for the leveling. Here in these areas most of the hunters were familiar with the sea monsters and how to them down.


    Hunters did not hunt in the open sea instead the level seven or up monsters develop their nature. They wander exploring the open forests and usually trouble the hunters in their way. Knowing that their increasing strength could bring threat; the association issue missions. Few of the hunters were obsessed with the water type spoils. They hunt them for the sake of Hightown. Hightown kept resources of all type and the hunters were recruited under the association for bringing rare type stones. These stones were used in urgent missions.


    For example Hightown reacts on some report about sea monster creating ruckus in some part of the seven continents; the Hightown immediately hire a Hunter King and hand over special type of stones for the battle. There were several reasons behind the reputation of the South Sepedra other than the water type monsters. The premises near the boundary lines revoke some of the rules of the Hightown; it was due to the presence of the beasts in that particr ind. There were only few inds can be counted on fingertips where the beasts were in huge numbers. They were usually scattered.


    The locations pointed on the map and the actual ces were moving; Qiao marked his stay points and decided not to halt his journey in between the locations. This would keep him away from the hassle. More of it; he would be able to calcte his real time skill grade and his approach. The most worrying aspect was that the world and forest were big and distance was real headache. Taming beast and using for the travel was another thing and Qiao cannot think about it before reaching level eight peak. Till then he was bound with his rush skill and no one can underestimate this skill. He was like wind and his pace defy the storms however it took strength and force.


    The purpose of the stay in the marked locations was clear. When he would reach his limits; he would stay and reinvigorate his strength by consuming reserved meat. This way his journey will continue smoothly. Qiao could feel the wind brushing past his stature. His fleece fluttered leaving upshot for the hearing of the monsters. They looked up only to meet the scattered leaves behind. They could tell that a strong hunter happened to be in hurry.


    Qiao was careful. He easily changed his paths after sensing the presence of the bigger monster in his way. This was wise choice. The Hightown also prohibit such tradition. If an area was reserved for the missions then the Hunter cannot overrule the orders and bother in another part of continent. In that case; Hightown simply ignore even if the hunter get injured or killed. There were proper exnations behind every issued order; anyone going against meant that he was immune to the damage and let him be what he wished. Qiao has his own reasons for following these orders. First of all he did not want to stray like cattle.


    He was here in this world for limited time and collecting every bit of information was entirely impossible. Following orders let him level up and be strong; also it guaranteed his life until now. Living breaths were necessary for facing the enemies. This helped him think serene and decide what was beneficial for him. Qiao was not in favor of leaving the enemies alive however sometimes saving life was the right option. At this level of his strength; he could easily trample bunch of tricksters. But he has no time to look at the low level hunters and re them.


    His attentions were clear. Qiao was moving forward not just in his pace but the levels. This demanded facing the stronger monsters and enemies. So it kept his enthusiasm at the peak. The first marked location was near and he was losing his strength too. Qiao was exhausted after moving across several inds in one go. He was stronger than any other hunter of the same level. This level was envied in the eyes of many. Only five hunters from the thousands reach in this level. If talked about the time limit then there was no one.


    In the previous two thousand years; no one approached this time limit. If the beasts of the present day came to know this hidden secret then they would swarm around the hunter and kill him no matter if the entire number of Hunter Kings and the Hightown wanted to save him. This was direct threat to their ns. This feat resemble with the previous Hunter Monarch. After knowing this aspect Qiao was more careful; he cannot tell about his fate however it seemed that he should necessarily be a Hunter Monarch if he wanted to win against the old enemy.


    That hunter has several years of experience in the hunting and most definitely siding with the beasts or otherwise. In both cases; he was threat stronger than anything. Qiao halted his pace and searched the marked point. A safe cave or the hill was best for his stay. It was near the evening; this means he was rushing whole day. No one of the level eight primary can im this pace. This journey also helped Qiao understand his upper limit in this Rush Skill. It was no way inferior which brought sense of ease andfort.


    If fairly calcted his strength then he could certainly destroy a small ind using his sole strength however the natural limits only allow a hunter vent out this struggle with the help of some stone. This means stones were also source of the personal strength in the battles. Hunters embed level strength in the stone and increase the force two fold. In this way; battling with the stronger monsters remained on the equal grounds. Taking Qiao as example; hence his strength has already tempered with his practice, he was strongest among the hunters of the same level.


    Qiao will be using insane strength and the force against his enemy sooner. He found a hill and settled there. There were no signs of any monster and it was silent. He could hear some of the howling in the distance though. It would no more give him trouble as long as the distance remains the same. Qiao brought out his water bottle and sipped. He was immensely d after knowing his upper limit. ording to the words of the senior hunter this type of upper approach was the sign of strongest force.


    Qiao shook aside the worry of his appearance. With the long and tiresome journey; his handsome features were concealed with the dust. His hair was standing its roots ends. The clean and elegant fleece was covered with the dust. His appearance remarkably got ruined in the first day of the journey. He has reason for ignoring it. The surrounding slowing turned dark. Qiao brought out the food reserve and munched on the meat. One could see satisfaction pasted on his face. He was rxed and happy.


    There was someone at the next ind. The huge meat human was traveling with other team members. He was selected in this team and working diligently however the team members were not as helpful and caring.


    They always hoot his big meat body and shout some vulgarities whenever they have time. Their terrible behavior was not eptable but because he cannot leave the team; the hunter was patiently listening them. He was collecting some woods for the team because they ordered him to do so. The team got some damage in today''s hunt and they were healing sitting near the cave. The hunter walked and collected the woods and returned back. He was tired of their orders now.

 Chapter 328: Level Battles 2

    Chapter 328: Level Battles 2


    Level Battles 2


    Qiao was sleeping on the hill. Qiao felt that perhaps he was sleeping on the mostfortable bedding in the world though it was the rocky uneven hill. It was due to his exhaustion. The amity of the rest brought some rxation. He was sleeping but woke up. The night was disturbed with the sudden howling of the monsters. Initially the groans were at some distance. Qiao stood up and surveyed the surrounding. The expanded forest did not provide enough of the view however it was clear that some monsters were at logger heads on some matter. Randomly few hunters were exploring this part of the forest sent by the Hunter Association.


    They seemed stupids of end level. None of the hunter in his serenity would disturb monsters for no reason. They were enjoying the fact that they were level seven and could see in the dark night. Such a level of dumbness increased their enthusiasm and they started bothering the monsters those were wandering in the night. It angered the ego of the monsters. One should be clear that the monsters of higher levels bear strong ego and some intellect. They could understand many of the human traits especially the mocking type of behavior.


    After they triggered the ego of the monsters; they scatteredughing. However the monsters ran in various directions chasing behind the hunters. It was such a mess created by the fools. When they all scattered; the howling decreased because it was chasing going on now. Qiao sat thinking that perhaps the quarrel settled. All those present in the same forest took safety measures in case the monsters create ruckus. They were capable enough to save their lives; this was the reason that they were given permission for longer stay in the forest. Any level six team and level seven solo hunter could explore the world alone.


    The night ended. Qiao was going to resume his journey. The distance was there; a monster which was chasing behind a fool stopped when Qiao came in vision. Qiao was looking at the opposite side where his next journey was going to take forward. The monster was so much careful; from the back view Qiao seemed the same scwag who triggered the ego of the monster. Monster did not create any howling or sound; it aimed for direct attack. Lu Da and his team were also in the same location.


    His level six team was hunting in his forest. They were unwilling to keep the giant meat mountain with them because his giant stature easily grabs the attention of the monsters. They first warned and then chase him away. Lu Da was walking in the same direction. The hunters were hooting behind his back. His team was following behind knowing that it was opening of the day and no monster would disturb them. Lu Da happened to see the lone hunter at some distance. His big stature helped him see the monster hiding and ready for attack. Lu Da might have let it go however when the lone hunter turned his face; Lu Da recognized.


    He got worried and forgot the hateful team members. Qiao felt that some instinct was casted on him. It was due to the fact that monster was ready attack in the silence. When the hunter turned his face; it was toote for the monster to revert back the attack. Lu Da ran at the fastest pace possible and came between. Qiao also noticed the giant buddy and the attack. The monster ran after the attack failed. It was familiar that attacking random hunter would not go well.


    The bright light of the attack pierced the giant body. Qiao ran in a fit of urgency. Lu Da directly took the attack on his body for saving brother Qiao. Many pieces of his body cut down and scattered he fell on the ground. Last few breaths were still running. Qiao reached him; he cannot tell what his thoughts were at this moment. "Lu Da, why did you use your body for saving me?" tears were flowing without Qiao notice them. Smile appeared on the face of the dying hunter, "Brother Qiao; I want you to be the strongest Hunter King and make me and the town people proud of you" Lu Da lost thest breaths.


    Qiao looked around and see some of the huntersing the same direction. Their center of attention was the dead body of his buddy. "I never saw such fool to give his life for saving a random hunter. However it is good that we got rid this useless team member." One of them chuckled. Qiao looked up; his face wet with the tears. Stone save near the wrist immediately floated above and he roared, "How dare you to call my brother useless."


    His roar and the angry tone make them step back. The stone shone with the brightest light bringing sense of danger for them. Qiao could tell that these hunters must have teased and hooted his brother since they call him team member. The consecutive attacks injured them greatly. "Don''t leave us like that; kill us already." They saw him leaving and begged. Qiao shook his head and let them face the worst. The injured hunters were the favorite meal of the monsters. Qiao wanted them feel the pain which he was going through after knowing that they hooted his brother Lu Da. They deserved this punishment in his eyes.


    Qiao rushed toward where the monster ran. He was going to kill the monster. His present appearance resembled with the scwags and one could expect such level of brutality from scwag. The monster was running for life. It was level seven. Qiao did not deactivate his stone and rushed like wind eventually standing in front of the monster in few moments. He brought out the second stone and attacked with the two active stones. Qiao did not care that it would take his force. He was madly attacking the monster. Lu Da sacrificed his life for saving him. He cannot imagine his life if his dear buddy has not stopped the attack.


    He was going to kill anyone brutally whoever forced Lu Da in bad circumstances.

 Chapter 329: Level Battles 3

    Chapter 329: Level Battles 3


    Level Battles 3


    After killing the monster; Qiao returned. The injured hunters were dragging themselves. Qiao ignored them; he started digging the ground with both weapons. Before the monsters smell the blood of the injured hunters; he wanted to dig the ground and safely hide the dead body of his body. Taking the body and making morgue was impossible because the body was not in condition to be carried on. They saw his mad act and got more worried. If they ever knew that the giant hunter has such mad brother; they would never have hooted him but what else they could do other than reaping what they seeded.


    It took him some time for digging enough of the ce ording to the stature of buddy Lu Da. Qiao ced the body inside and collected the shredded parts of the body as well. After making sure; Qiao shoved the soil. He did not want that the monsters ruin the leftover body parts. Before covering the face; he took a look at thest time and bade farewell onest. Tears were still flowing. In this world Qiao met few sincere hunters; they were really brother like. Lu Da was one of them. Losing this buddy stiffened his heart against the rascals.


    He wanted to scatter their bodies with the continuous attacks but he thought more cruel method letting the monsters y with them and then feast. Qiao heard the monsters; they wereing to the direction. He saw the horrified faces of the hunters and felt satisfied. "Kill us" they begged onest. They were no in condition to collect their weapons ormit suicide. Qiao heaved a deep breath. Your death will be warning for others. Qiao angrily voiced and walked away. He resumed his journey. His pace was slow because he wanted to hear the screams of those rascals.


    After that Qiao resumed his rush skill and his journey began. The scene was still fresh in his mind when the monster attacked him. The attack fell on Lu Da since he came in front. He cannot imagine how much pain Lu Da went through before thest breath. Qiao was angry and in this anger his pace increased. The violent rush caused ripple in the near water in the stream and the hunters looked back. They could not see the hunter but tell how much stronger he could be.


    Qiao halted in the middle of the day; he surprisingly reached the second mark in half of the day. He was feeling hungry and it was time for filling up the stomach. No matter whatever world and how much humans get stronger; they cannot defy the limits set by the nature. Still it was fascinating aspect that the humans can bring changes in the limitations. "I cannot wait longer for taming a beast." Qiao voiced while searching suitable target for the meal. He was rejoicing the face that he was in no need of food for two to three weeks normally but using this skill forced him to fill him his stomach.


    Other hunters go for taming beast before the Test Trials of the Hunter King position however Qiao seemed waiting for level eight. ording to the senior hunter; if he tried to tame a beast before level eight then he might be captured by the whirlpool of the conscious intellect of the beast. Beasts were stronger in defying the hunters during such efforts. Qiao saw monster; its stature was not big however it was level seven. Hunting a same level monster and feasting on its meat was exceptional in all ways just like the feast of kings.


    Qiao attacked the monster and the monster furiously charged at him. They had tough time for each other. One could tell that the monster would not let go or give up early. Qiao was trying to not damage most part of the body. Already where the attack wouldnd; he cannot use that part for cooking. The monster was annoyed because the hunter was constantly ying around. In most battles; hunters should go all out and kill the monster or otherwise the monster would kill. Here the hunter was dodging the attacks and when he found the chance; he did not directly kill.


    The monster got tired; meantime Qiao attacked cautiously. The monster got injured and could not escape. Qiao took out the stone and the monster fell. He then hurried in preparing for the meal. Qiao lit the fire and skewered some of the meat pieces. It was time consuming so he thought to save enough food for the remaining journey. Before the evening; he was ready. He did not stop when the evening fell. His pace slowed down. The third mark was his destination. He was near the periphery of South Sepedra. "Finally the three days reduced in two." He told himself and stopped. Qiao was not tired or exhausted however he stopped because the surrounding bears the strange aura.


    After some time; he remembered and nodded. It means the beasts were in the surrounding. ording to the instruction; he was required to inform the Hunter Association working in the South Sepedra about his presence. He was affiliated hunter and they could seek his help in case they need it. Through this the Nests would alsoe to know and they will work in coboration until his stay in the South Sepedra.


    This coboration was not simr with teaming up or anything like that. The Hightown intended to let them know that a stronger Hunter was present in the vicinity. Qiao was not obliged to address their problems; it would be voluntary if he rendered any helping hand. The elder told him about the North Sepedra that the three inds bear some beast poption there. He has faced a beast recently so he was familiar with the beastly aura. His anger in the previous incident flowed through in him and his monstrous glint also leveled up. This enhanced his senses.


    Golden Feather monster left a part of its monstrous glint in the hunter; this increased his skills efficiency and many more.

 Chapter 330: Level Battles 4

    Chapter 330: Level Battles 4


    Level Battles 4


    Qiao reached in the South Sepedra by the same night. In the hunter association; few of the elders were present; they weed the hunter and added his name in the visitors list. First of all they saw the roguish appearance of the hunter and there were unknown andplex expressions on their faces. Seeing the building old and rustic; Qiao was not in favor of living in this building. He preferred staying in the open forest. This association building was near the small waterfall as Qiao could hear it. He came out of the building and walked toward the waterfall.


    It was midnight. South Sepedra was as silent as dead shores. The reason of the silence was apparent. Few days ago a scwag came wandering in the South Sepedra with his two fellow hunters. From his appearance to his ways; he seemed never crossed path with the Hightown. His tone was extremely rough and his ways were cruel. Most of the Huntersing from the near towns of the South Sepedra were afraid of his presence. The association was silent knowing that usually wandering scwag end up in various ces but they rarely stay longer there. So the elders were waiting them to leave on their own.


    The pity was that native hunters were unable to report incidents. They were afraid of the warning of the scwag. Still the elders were aware about the unrestricted deeds of the scwags. Qiao wanted take advantage of the night and shower with the fresh water. This was the only way rx his exhausted body. His stay here in the South Sepedra would not be long however he did need to talk about it. His attentions were to reduce the time for level battles. For this he decided to keep his previous attitude for the hunting stronger monsters.


    The difference worth risking; hunting a level lower monster slowed down the progress hundred fold.


    Those who were familiar with this aspect of hunting neverpromised. The elders noticed how the hunter did not talk anything; they were somehow inconspicuous about the identity of the hunter. Of course they were not going to neglect the permission letter of the Hunting School but who can test it? There was possibility that this hunter snatched it from someone. The elders and their wild thoughts were running when Qiao returned back. His fleece was no more tainted with the blood and dust.


    His hair was looking beautiful and his features resemble with the elite hunters. The elders looked at him and heaved a deep sigh. "Since I am here; I would wish to know which part of the South Sepedra habitat level seven monsters?" he asked pleasantly yet the manly charm in his voice mesmerized the elder. They were looking at him as if a woman fell in love with the handsome guy in the very first nce. Qiao did not notice because he was tying up wrist cloth securing the stone inside. One could tell that he was very cautious in his ways.


    He thought that any of the elder would answer his question however he did not. He looked up only to meet those anticipating eyes. There was strange wanting in the eyes which made Qiao stand up immediately. "I don''t know what these elders bear thoughts about my intentions however let me be clear; I have no interest in men." Qiao tightly covered his neck part; he knew that such type of men like to feast on the neck first. The elders came back to their senses. "Ahem it is not like that. Here hunters rarely take care of their appearance." One of the elder cleared the misunderstanding.


    Qiao heard and felt at ease. He then noticed that these elders were wearing some old and worn fleeces;pared with Qiao was looking respectable hunter while they were looking peasants. They did match with the building and the overall surrounding. He finally understood the big difference between the elders of the Hightown and any other ce. "Regarding your question, Sepedra third and Sepedra fifth ind habitat level seven monsters." The elder answered. He was thinking the same; it was not normal for a hunter to ask about the same level monsters.


    Qiao nodded and came out of the building. After taking shower; he was refreshed, there was no more need for rest or anything. He could continue his level rush. For him day and night was simr because he could see clearly in the night as well. Before he has habit of looking at the experience token to check the gained experience points but now; Qiao observed it through his visible improvement. In his advanced world few people were granted this inborn quality to see in the night as if it was bright day. He never thought that hunting could do this wonder.


    The building of the association was at the hill; half part covering the building and half part was taken by the waterfall. This was perfect location. From here one could see far in the distance. Qiao took the small map which clearly pointed directions for the third and the fifth Sepedra. He was no more bound with the missions because elder Finfin earned him exception which was a favor for him. Qiao walked with normal pace; took the pointed route and move on. He picked small part of the meat and munched during the travel.


    He was trying to figure out how many monsters he will hunt for the level seven peak though he rarely remain stick to the calcted number always exceeding. It depended on his mood. It also depended on the monsters to not ruin his mood. In both cases the results would be horrible for monsters. He was heading toward the third Sepedra. There were many races of the level seven monsters and also rare monsters which would join the rows of the beasts soon. Some of the monsters were able develop characteristics and gained feathers. These monsters joined the beastster. Almost all of the beasts were born with the feathers and they were meant to evolve.

 Chapter 331: Level Battles 5

    Chapter 331: Level Battles 5


    Level Battles 5


    Third Sepedra is inconsistent


    Stronger hunters were able travel in the night however they chose otherwise. The monsters came out from their dens and wander. It was said that the day was made for the hunters to rule while the night was made for the monsters and beasts rule. Most of the hunters abide this saying. There was another rowdy wandering in the third Sepedra. Son of Xura recently reached in this part of the continent. His two fellow hunters were apanying his journey throughout until now. Initially they were five however two were killed during journey. They idently crossed path few other scwags.


    Son of Xura had been brewing his hatred in his heart from long ago and he vowed to kill Qiao Tai sooner orter. A while back he had been tricked which was unintentional. Qiao was not aware about it; however Son of Xura med him for all the damage and the horrible ughter of his family. If he had not snatched the pearl from him; he might have saved his family nheless Son of Xura got the harm because of his own shorings. He was not ready to ept it and vowed to kill Qiao as soon as they crossed paths.


    The incident happened back then in the Middletown. Qiao had seen the destruction of the Xura traders with his own eyes. Most of the hunters after knowing that few scwags were wandering in the South Sepedra; they changed their paths. After Qiao left the association building; the elders were arguing with each other. It was because that already South Sepedra was in trouble of unruly scwags and now the affiliated hunter was also going there. They were sure that strong sh would happen soon. In the third Sepedra; monsters were also in abundance. Nobody knew what will be the end result of the sh.


    Qiao finished the piece of meat. He was quite amazed that the forest was not bustling with the activity in the night. Weather of the various parts of the seven continents greatly differed. When he left Hightown three days ago; there the winter was at peak. The continuous cold winds and snowkes weremon sight to see. Here in this South Sepedra; the weather was dull and dry. If not the waterfall; this ce might have appeared as the desert. The dry leaves were scattered on the ground as if it was autumn; this indicated that perhaps in this part of the continent the winter was on its way which was not strange for Qiao.


    On Earth weather differed in various parts of the ces. Qiao thought that after selecting the battle ce he will wait till the day. He was going to surround the area and mark it as the territory; whichever monster dared walked past, Qiao would wee with the attacks. This way he would be saved from wandering. For this purpose he was going to choose the most rush ce where the monsters always walk past leaving no room for excuse.


    They will definitely cross path and he will surely wee them. He was going to learn some new aspects in these level battles so checking with new tricks. Only Qiao could exin his ns and his ideas. Son of Xura was here because his attention was to hunt the rare monsters. He was also level seven which shows that he was eager to meet the young hunter soon. His ambitious were dangerous though. With his means he found out about the elder who ughtered his family brutally and revenge was the only path which led him to be a scwag.


    He was constantly exploring various parts of the different continents. He was stronger and rough in his dealings. In his eyes this will help him kill the elder soon in fact after reaching level seven peak; son of Xura intended to visit the Hightown and find the elder. He would not take mercy just the way the elder killed his family. There were two enemies which were on his hate list; one being Qiao. Because of Qiao everything started destroying. First he defeated him and took his hunt. Later his family was killed because of him. These thoughts always brewed in his head.


    The Hightown found the whereabouts of a mission hunter. This hunter went missing some ten years ago. He was level eight back then. He was sent on a mission however did not return. The elders of the Hightown were worried because losing a level eight senior hunter was grim matter for them. The reports were not good though. The Rank Masters were disappointed after knowing the truth. It was direct p on the face of the Human rule in the entire seven continents. The Rank Masters were thinking about the possible punishment.


    The senior huntermitted betrayal. All the Rank Masters were angry after knowing the truth. They thought that probably the senior hunter faced mishap during the journey or mission failed. There were several questions brewing in their heads. Ten years they had been searching the senior hunter. "I wish we had not searched him." The Second Tower Rank Master voiced dejected. He was embarrassed at the fact that he once or twice rmended that hunter back then. "You should think how we can punish for this betrayal?" the other Rank Master patted his shoulder. Rank Masters after knowing potential in the hunters rmend them and this brought regret sometimes.


    In another part of the continent; a woman was gritting her teeth. She found out that her husband was alive however this did not bring happiness knowing that he betrayed the Hightown. She might have remained silent but she was afraid that her daughter might side with him because she was not aware all those aspects of hunting. Her heart was not tainted with any malicious intentions and she was learning under the guidance of her uncle in the Hightown. The woman set on journey to reach the Hightown as soon as possible. She was among the loyal hunters of the Hightown and did not want her daughter moved by the evil hunter called her father.

 Chapter 332: Level Battles 6

    Chapter 332: Level Battles 6


    Level Battles 6


    Qiao marked his territory and waited for the day to open. There were few bald trees. It was clear that the monsters used this path for general walk way. It means that Qiao intentionally wanted to bother the monsters; well it was expected. Howe he stay away when he was energetic and eager for the level seven battles. This path was separated with the two small streams. The water monsters usually came out of the deep stream and walk around in the vicinity. They also stalk lower level monsters for the daily diet. In fair terms the water creatures were tired of the same taste of the stream creatures.


    For tasting new meat they wander in the forest and then return back in the stream. At level seven they could walk on the ground keeping their damp bodies intact from the dryness of the weather. In the third Sepedra such monsters were in abundance. Water surface shook and the monster appeared it was early morning and the monster was going to have regr meal. Qiao was attracted by this. He was keeping his eyes fixed on the other path not knowing that the stream monster can also show up. He was slightly fazed by the look.


    The monster or the water creature cleared water from the eye-shells with the flipper which looked more like hand. Perhaps the creature was well versed with the flipper movement. Water from the stream slowly rose up and circled around the creature. It was a sight to see. Qiao was looking at it withplete attention. If said that he was astounded then yes he was utterly dazed and captured by the sight. His memory flooded in his head and he thought about the hidden water dragon. ''What possible feats he must have gained with the time'' Qiao thought in his head.


    The creature walked out of the stream water without batting an eye on the hunter standing near the path. In the eyes of the creature because he was alone that means he was not here for hunt. The water kept circling around the body of the creature. Light blue body of the creature has more than normal flippers which was indication that it must be one of the stronger creatures of the water. The dryness in the surrounding was a perfect contrast with the appearance and the ways of the creature.


    Apparently it was the water circling around however the stone of nature was active and it make it possible for the creature to leave the water. It was evident that the creature was level seven and very proud of the present achievement. Seven feet height and the nine flippers were adding to the strength level. Qiao walked forward and reached in front; he was waiting that the distance from the stream should increase. Water type creatures were powerful in the water or around the water. Thinking this he let the creature walk proudly for some distance. He was not overly ignoring the fact that the water creature could show bit extraordinary feats during battle.


    Surely being level seven and water type; it must bear certain intellect too. The creature noticed that the hunter was not moving away from the path. "Leave aside little human." Opposite of the viable appearance of the creature; its tone was rough and dry. Qiao was slightly shocked because with the present strength; he was six feet and his body was well-built. Still the creature addressed him ''little human'' "I am here to hunt you." Qiao shook his shoulders not much influenced by the carefree attitude of the creature.


    He was straightforward and sometimes his blunt words leave strong impact on the listener. The creature stopped for a while. The water circling also jammed around as if the gif stopped moving with theck of inte ess. "What did you say?" from the tone it was clear that the creature did not believe the words. "I already blurt it." Qiao tapped his feet on the ground and the dried leave scattered floating in the air in lieu of four feet and then returning back on the ground. It was direct battle sign. The creature twitched the small lips.


    No one can imagine that the small lips can open like a hell hole dragging the hunt inside. "Little human perhaps you are very eager to die." With said this; the water circling around started shining. The active stone of nature came on the surface. Qiao was satisfied to see this. He activated his stone. Few taps of water drops moved separating from the creature and traveled toward Qiao with utmost pace. Qiao held his weapon in the left hand; he shook aside the idea for attack because the water taps carried the attack force. He was not clear what way it would induce damage.


    It was first ever that he was facing a water type level seven creature. Qiao could imagine the strength of level seven however a water creature differed. It would not be easy feat. He reminded himself that he was not in a team; here he would solely protect and attack. The weapon moved in a fit of haste and the shining water taps shed with the tips of the weapon. The taps reverted back and fell on the ground like normal water drops. The creature nodded. Reaction speed of the hunter was better than level seven other hunters.


    The tips of the weapon lit up seeing the intensity behind the attack. Qiao got some idea how this creature would deal with him. Now it was his headache what way he chose for dealing in return. Solo leveling might take more of his time. Thinking this he sighed. He cannot let this happen. Even if he hunted one monster a day then still he had chance in reaching the peak of level seven within ten days if things remained as tranquil as for now. Both were standing in front of each other knowing that none would back down at this point.


    The creature was too proud to leave it like this anymore. One of the flippers shook and few more taps of the water separated from the creature. It was so that the creature cannot waste off theplete source of the water. The stone of nature can work with the help of the flipper. Just that the creature wanted to reserve the water source. Its body was water type and no matter its level seven strength; the body still needed least dampness. The creature cannot leave without it for longer time.


    Using water taps for the attack could make it more vigil and agile against the enemy. Qiao was eager to know how he could attack and defense at the same time. The enemy cannot volunteer for letting him attack. His active stone was shining bright in the air; finally Qiao gestured for the attack and the bright energy traveled toward the monster. The water circling around jammed again and stopped the attack. Qiao could see that the stone was constantly attacking yet unable to pierce through. This helped Qiao understand that the water was also the defense of the monster. He could think a smart n after some deliberation.


    The stream was at the back of the creature and if it wanted to escape in time of danger it could. First of all he thought to create more distance. The distance would shut the escape routes of the creature. Qiao was literally blinking with the thoughts running in his head. ''The creature was using water taps in the attacks if then went on and the water source empty out?'' Qiao deliberated over the possibility. He stepped back. The creature saw the expressions on the face of the hunter after the attack did not work as it was supposed to do.


    "Little human you have lost the chance already." The creature voiced proud. Qiao nodded. It was challenging higher level hunting. He was sure that after consecutive hunting he will be able to mater in it just like the weapons and stuff. He cannot imagine nearing this creature and attack with the weapon. The creature can simply use the water source against his body resistance. There were several ways tackling such creature which Qiao would learn with the time. The first experience with this creature was not bad until now. They were going along smoothly.


    He again stepped back and attacked. The creature stepped ahead and attacked as well. They seemed chasing each other. The water taps wereing for attack as if the attacker has full confidence of wining it. The water source reduced to half and the present distance was away from the stream. Qiao stopped at this point. His first n worked and they were no more near the stream. The water creature was dulled with this constant chase. Despite all the attacks; it seemed that the hunter was well versed how to keep the battle engaged for longer time. It was not good sign.

 Chapter 333: Level Battles 7

    Chapter 333: Level Battles 7


    Level Battles 7


    Qiao took out the stone once again. Two stones got active for the attack. He wanted testing for a second time. The water source was no more the same thinking this he was going to try and attack hoping that this time the creature might face some bacsh. Attacks count as long as it leaves some injury. Multiple attacks with the multiple injuries earned experience points. When it was stronger creature then he could imagine the leap however nothing was granted. Qiao held force and gestured toward the creature. The bright source of energy leapt toward the creature leaving no room for choice. The defense of the water source broke and the attack fell on the creature.


    The creature held one of the flippers and the attack almost severed the flipper. The water source was about to fell on the ground though the creature did not let it waste. Qiao was not on easy mood. The two stone were taking enough of his strength. It was fortunate that the true energy still burst from the stone. Solely using strength of the hunter was equal of throwing egg against the rock. The creature was caught surprised. The ''Little Human'' seemed showing his true self slowly.


    It was time to get serious against the hunter. The creature brought out the stone of nature using two flippers for holding it. The water source remained at the back end. The creature was cautious to not use the water source anymore. Qiao saw this and thought that it was normal previous attack type. The stone was entirely different from the normal ground living monsters. Bright light emitted out from the stone moving toward the hunter suddenly changing into various water taps when it was close. This was unexpected. From the looks it seemed normal stone attack which turned one eighty degree.


    In the preparation Qiao was going to use the weapon for breaking apart the attack range however so many taps suddenly appearing left him helpless. He tackled some of it and few brushed past his shoulder and the left thigh. The fleece got ruined. Also the skin tasted the shreds of the attack. Blood started seeping. The expressions of the monsters were clear as if it took over him; in return of the severed flipper Qiao got small injuries. The situation was getting out of his hand.


    First of all the overall strength of the monster was exceeding from his calctions. Also it has level of intellect and can easily copy movements. It was not fitting with the hunt. He must create enough of imbnce between the force of the creature or increase his own force. This imbnce might be helpful in deciding the battle one ends. He could decide his attack differences for purpose. First he could shorten the dy between attacks or use the surrounding in his favor. The surrounding was dull and dry. Qiao looked at the creature then the surrounding. It was constantly keeping the body damp with the water source.


    Qiao understood that he should decrease dys in the attacks. There was saying that ''Going all out would bring to an end the brutal wait'' wait was considered more ruthless than the news of sess or failure. He could use all means and bring the oue no matter if it was win or defeat. He decided. He took out the strongest stone and also got ready to use his utmost pace in attacks. He was sure that once the attacksnded like rain the creature would not be able counterattack. The creature was also thinking ways how to get rid thetching hunter.


    Many hunters decide stepping back right after getting bacsh in the first attack however this hunter was constant pain in the neck. In the next moments Qiao was recklessly attacking. It was strange for the creature however wasting time thinking what to do was not an option. There was no other way than using water source for defense; the stone cannot handle the rain of the attacks. Qiao was moving his hands endlessly and throwing one after the other attack. During this he was decreasing the distance. The creature constantly used the water source and soon few drops of taps left.


    It was rming situation for the creature. The pathway was nowhere around the stream and the hunter seemed betting his life for onest time. Qiao noticed the changes and nodded. It was just beginning as how he nned to hunt this creature. He wanted to see what other super-duper method this creature coulde up with. It was definite that the creature would face it tough. There were visible signs of apprehension on its face. The stone of nature also bear some water source but it was of different type reserved for attack.


    Qiao did not stop or dy. Letting some moments for deferment could result the creatureing up the solution for the situation. Soon the water source emptied out that the creature started trying some attempts at escape. The reason was visible. The advantageous water source was no more present for the defense. The hunter was using two stones for attack while the creature bears only one. Qiao stepped ahead and the creature stepped back. The flippers moved fanning. It was such drastic change that the creature was cursing the smart hunter. He dragged away from the stream. He nned everything before the creature could understand. These thoughts were bringing anger in the empty head of the creature.


    Both were hunter at this point of levels so hunters can go along all feasible methods for hunting. It was fair for them. There was only seven feet distance and Qiao stopped attacking. He was exhausted. Few of the attacks hit the creature. Half of the flippers were wounded. The stone of nature was still active though. The attacks also dried out the damp body of the creature. It was tiresome but it worth it. Qiao learned many things in this first solo practice.


    No matter if the monster or the enemy bear intellect levels; as long they were bombarded with the astonishing feats; their intellect would go numb to react serene. It was the advantage of the superior intellect. Well humans were known for their risk taking natures. Those who stuck in deciding whether to take risk or not; they always stuck in the wheel of misfortune. Qiao has limited time in this world and the only way to get out of it seemed going all out. In front of him it was creature of older times. The difference of intellect was huge and the gap between two worlds was simr of heaven and earth.


    As for matter of strength; it can only stand if the wielder has smartness for using it. Qiao picked the weapon and red the creature in the eyes. The creature stepped back. It was in the middle of sting the stone of nature and escape. The level seven stone could earn one chance for escape by using every bit of reserved energy. Qiao understood that the creature wanted to give another try. It was fair though losing stone was the biggest damage for the creature.


    Half of the flippers were also bleeding. The present condition of the creature was not good. With the previous attacks; half of energy was used from the stone so to use it onest; the stone took the real source from the creature. There was no option for the creature. Qiao stepped back ready for let the creature use attempt. His attention was to attack with the weapon. The weapon soaked every bit of force from the enemy in the direct attacks. Qiao liked it to get the every ounce of force from the enemy. It converted in the experience points bringing wave of satisfaction.


    The stone of nature busted with the force. There were several bright lightsing from every direction directed toward Qiao. His stones created strong wave in front of Qiao. Coming from all sides he could not walk forward. The stone reduced into nothingness and the attacks slowly decreased. Qiao looked beyond and saw the creature limping and running. He left the stone activated and rushed toward the creature. Soon he came in front and the creature got stumped. It was so much devastating that the creature used all of its belonging just to escape and ended up nothing. It proved waste of effort.


    Qiao was ready for thest attack. This battle remained for half a day however he was going to end it now. Suddenly Qiao sensed the presence of another creature. It was not good. Right at the time of conclusion; perhaps the creature was already witnessing the battle. First it thought that the rumored water monster would be able to get rid the lone hunter but the circumstances were not in favor today. It was another water monster of level seven with the appearance of vicious octopus. Qiao shook his head at the bad timing of this monster.

 Chapter 334: Level Battles 8

    Chapter 334: Level Battles 8


    Level Battles 8


    It is time to use the reserves


    The appearance of another creature was untimely. It could ruin his hunt at thest minute. It was immediate decision and he did not let it go. Qiao shook aside the idea to use the weapon instead hemanded the stone to finish off the hunt. The active stone spawned the extreme amount of energy and leapt toward the weak creature. The octopus water creature looked at the thunder like methods of the hunter and hurled the long tentacle toward him. Qiao was about to evade the hove when his eyes fell at the huntering toward him at the fastest pace possible.


    He did not need to remind who he was and why he was running toward him. "This battle is debt on me and I would not leave this ind before hunting you." Qiao pointed his hand toward the octopus and challenged. It was urgency of the time that he was supposed to leave. Son of Xura was noting alone. There were two other hunters. Qiao observed their pace and came to know that they were at the same level. This means the man was brewing with hatred and leveling madly. Hunters level up when it was some force behind.


    Enmity can be considered one of the strongest forces. The octopus blinked at how the hunter gave challenge. Before it could consider a chase; it spotted theing hunters and hastily returned back the stream. There was no chance in tasking such risk between two opponents. Son of Xura halted his rush and worriedly looked beyond. Qiao suddenly disappeared from their eyes. Son of Xura was fuming with the hatred anding just to kill Qiao at any cost. Qiao understood and rushed. He was hidden now and observing the enemy. It was clear that they had had deepened the enmity and it would not end until one out of two get killed.


    "Brother Xura it is the same hunter we faced back then in the Middletown. Howe he reached level seven?" his fellow hunter asked gasping. As soon as Xura started running madly they followed behind not knowing what made him suddenly chase after. After taking a look; they came to know the reason behind. Son of Xura was also gasping. He was so shocked to see his enemy at the same ce. "The way he coward tells that he is alone here. I will chase and kill him till then everything else can wait." Xura voiced sinisterly.


    "It is good in a way that I no need to go look for him in the entire seven continents. Because of him my family was killed; I vow to kill him mercilessly." Xura gritted his teeth. His expressions were changing constantly with the ease and anger. Ease seeing the enemy so close and anger for the revenge. Qiao sighed; he had to kill them for level battles in this ind. Now after knowing that Qiao was here; Xura would not leave and Qiao cannot leave too. There was no need for dragging the enmity any longer.


    However going straight in front would bring endless trouble. Qiao was not some Hunter Monarch and his enemies were not some weaklings. Every one of them was at the same level; this means tough one on one battle. Third Sepedra was overcrowded with the streams and the water sources; he was expecting water type monsters everywhere. His priority was to kill Xura then return back to the octopus. It would not be easy to deal with octopus seeing how big and ferocious it looked.


    Qiao took the support of the trunk of the tree looking at the small cuts on his shoulder and the thighs. These were healing fast and he did not need to use healing stone. His ruined fleece now fairly resemble with the scwags and their appearance. The hair was still in good condition. His face was showing some signs of battle. It was not easy feat killing the same level monsters and the creature however he cannot let it hinder his further advancement. "I will learn how to perfectly coborate with the weapon as well as the stones." He uttered.


    Qiao sensed theing enemies and stood up. It was so rude that they were chasing him; Qiao wanted to do it otherwise. The question was how he could change the tide. Currently he was short of any level higher stone. The other stones were in abundance. Battling with the other hunter needed one level higher stone if he wanted to turn the tide without wasting much time. For this the only ce Hunter Association can render such stone. There was not much distance and he coulde back before the evening. He has one rare stone for bargaining with the elders.


    Qiao did not use rush skill because it would grab the attention of the enemy. He jumped smoothly creating distance without bringing ripples in the air. These ripples could easily be noticed for level seven hunter. Qiao was cautious. He left the third Sepedra silently. Three verses one means lot of time would be invested in the Tom and Jerry chase. Since he has already grasp on the advantageous matters then why not use them and save time. Moreover when his enemies have decided toe this far; he could also prepare for it. Qiao was facing war of his life and in this war everything was fair.


    The elder saw the affiliated hunter and weed. "I was here for some bargain." Qiao did not beat about the bush and came at the point. "What kind of bargain you are asking?" the elder politely asked. "I want level eight attack type stone. In return I have a rare stone for exchange." Qiao picked out the stone and ced on the table. The elder looked at the stone and then the other elder. They were discussing on a serious issue before Qiao reached in the association. Seeing Qiao they were thinking to make a different bargain.


    "We have two level eight attack type stones with us however have different proposal for the bargain." The elder itched on his chin and voiced. Qiao observed their sheepish expressions and did not understand their intentions. "What is the bargain by the way?" Qiao asked curious. He rxed on the chair knowing that they were willing handover two level eight stones. Attempting the bargain would not bring trouble hopefully. "We recently received some reports about the scwags wandering in the South Sepedra. There is no one senior hunter in association right now however it is urgent to chase the scwags out of the South Sepedra. If you can do this job then we are willing to pay you with the two stones." The elder exined.


    Qiao was d to hear but he did not bring it on his face. "Where I can find them or what is their general appearance?" Qiao shook his shoulders and asked. The elder briefly exined their appearance. Qiao remembered that it was much familiar then his thoughts wander and he finally nodded. The elders were talking about son of Xura and his fellow hunters. "They are in the third Sepedra where I will be heading now so you can rest at ease as I will do this job on behalf of Hightown." Qiao voiced confidently.


    The affiliated hunters can be hired for some urgent matters and the elders were responsible to pay the fair amount. The elder opened the small drawer at his right hand and forked out two level eight stones. "Be careful if you wanted to use them in the battles. From level eight; the stones no more blindly follow themands of the masters if the master is not stronger than the stone." the elder handed and advised.


    Qiao was slightly astounded to hear it. This means he will still be cautious in the battle. The elder heaved a deep breath that the hunter was aware about their present ce. "Do you know that you will report afterpleting this job?" the elder hesitated and voiced. "Indeed I know very well." Qiao picked the stones and stood up. If he could not report and flee instead of doing his job then the elders could report his behavior in the Hightown. Qiao was familiar with the rules. He was willing to do this job because this way his rare stone would remain with him and also he will earn some reputation being an affiliated hunter.


    He was going to earn two benefits with one job; getting the stones and killing the enemies. The Hightown few times tested the intentions of the scwags; they found them evil head and rough, unwilling to follow the rules of the Hightown. After knowing this; the Hightown no more take them as part of true hunting; if they were found guilty Hightown would not hesitate for taking their lives. The elders also hired Qiao for this job. There was more than one report about them that they were hurting the normal hunters in the entire South Sepedra.

 Chapter 335: Level Battles 9

    Chapter 335: Level Battles 9


    Level Battles 9


    In the Third Sepedra


    Son of Xura was maddened, he had been a true scwag for few months and never let anyone escape no matter what.None of his enemies escaped alive. He was ruthless and merciless. He could go every extent but not face the defeat.


    It was utmost humiliation that his worst enemy escaped in a blink of an eye. He was roaring the name of his enemy in the entire third Sepedra, hisrades were searching relentlessly. If he could, he might have sted the whole ce up to bring out the enemy into the open.


    "He has escaped somewhere else." Hisrade came back and uttered.


    At least for him, it was the most suitable situation however, for the Son of Xura it was different.


    "I know him and his attitude, he would never escape without facing us head-on. Qiao is aware of this hostility and he knew that it would not end by escaping it. He is still in the third Sepedra; I am sure about it." Son of Xura rumbled and kicked the nearest tree trunk.


    The trunk shackled from the roots, lurching towards the other side. Hisrade nodded and went back for the very reason that the team leader was very confident about.


    Son of Xura started listening to the slow yet steady voices in the surroundings. He wanted to distinguish between the movement of humans and monsters.


    Qiao did not just dawdle. He was dead sure that enemy must have gone mad for losing his tracks suddenly. Fortunately, his selected path led him in front of the ''mad dog''.


    "I wish you did not miss me." Qiao chuckled suddenly appearing in front. His enemy was startled and looked around, both fellows were not around.


    "So, you learned some new tricks?" Son of Xura voiced, sinisterly. He was not going to wait around for hisrades.


    Who knows if the sharp enemy suddenly disappears from his sight?


    "If you call it a trick so, be it." Qiao shrugged his shoulders.


    They were standing currently at the path where two streams separate. The distance between them exceeded about twenty feet.


    "If you had been a little serene you might have understood that it was your fault back then, It was you who pushed the entire family into a dead end." Qiao voiced, drastically.


    Before this guy fell dead; Qiao wanted to tell him that he was in the wrong from the very beginning.


    "Don''t tell me what is wrong for me and what is right for you." Son of Xura hated such hunters who always talk about useless rules of the hunting.


    "Since it is your choice" Qiao shook his head with disappointment.


    Son of Xura looked at him with abhorrence filled in his eyes. His only purpose was to kill the enemy and nothing else. There were three stones in his hand and immediately all of them lit and floated above.


    Qiao was slightly astounded at his coup. As rumored, the scwags had been known to be stronger than normal hunters. The very reason was now in front of his eyes. Scwags used all means to win against the enemy.


    Qiao did not activate his stone immediately. The level seven weapon was ready to shack off the attack first. His weapon was unique and he could rely on it easily. Son of Xura did not keep the weapon after leveling the present level. In his eyes, only the weak hunters prefer to keep weapons after level six peaks.


    The dry and dull surrounding was an oddbination with the two separate streams at the same time. It looked like an action scene right out of aic book. The first stone flung towards Qiao; he braced his feet on the ground, ready to counter the stone attack.


    Themanded stone collided against the tip of the weapon and then it redirected towards the other tip on the opposite side, reflecting the attack towards the stream.


    It was so smoothly done that until it was finished that none of the water creatures, sneaking from both the streams, had anticipated that it would explode on their heads. The water surface rippled forming a huge mountain of water. If it was only water, it might have not made amotion but the creatures became a part of the sh. For Qiao, it was natural that the stream would spout for its disrespect and shoo away the intruders.


    Son of Xura was angered,seeing that Qiao did not change his attitude even a bit in the past few months. Now because of him; they will have umted annoyance to the creatures.


    Five or seven water creatures came out of the stream and looked at the two hunters facing each other. For them, it was none of their business to care about the grudge of these two low-keys. They were furious at the threat which rippled the water unruly.


    "You nonsensical hunters! Get out of here and battle wherever else you want!" Apparently, the stronger creature of level seven voiced, rudely.


    Son of Xura was already stumped and the words of the creature proved as fuel to the fire.


    "Do not overuse your tongue, it can again lose the power of speech." The attack came on to the creature along with the toxic words.


    The creature furiously shunned off the attack still half of it brushed past the damp skin. The other creatures stood alert.


    Qiao hung his weapon around his waist. It seemed that directing the attacks at them angered the creatures, though the words of the other hunter were more toxic than the attack itself. One or two creatures attacked the rude hunter.


    Son of Xura was attacking Qiao in the meantime his tworades joined back in. They were going to deal with the creatures, they could have changed their location but it was not the intention of the young hunter. He could not waste such an opportunity to work as a distraction. The creature attacked, the other hunter followed it and answered with a furious attack.


    Qiao also activated his stone. Son of Xura stood, ring at him straight. He was not worried about the monsters or creatures. His attention was fixed on Qiao, thinking that perhaps he again wanted to escape. Qiaomanded his stone and the dull air shook with an impact in the surrounding.


    The powerful stone blinded the eyes, and a scream was heard. Qiao was forced to move a step behind while controlling the stone. The scream wasing from the stone; it was the roar of the monster that bears this stone for several years. The creature halted for a few moments and the attack fell on the rude hunter. It was so vigorous that Son of Xura could not move from his ce. Despite using three stones he couldn''t face a single attack of the higher-level stone.


    Qiao gave him ast chance but the enemy was not ready to hear him. He has no personal grudge against anyone as long as the enemies kept their distance. Coming to this world did not mean that he wanted to destroy half of the poption at his whim.


    Yet the crooked should die.


    Qiao was actually scared seeing themand of level eight stone. He was stunned and trying topare the difference of level nine or level nine rare stone. He had to admit that it was beyond his imagination.


    The ce was filled with the extended clouds of the mixed brightness. The two fellows were standing agape when they saw that the attack directly fell on the team leader. They were scared and rooted on the ground hoping that the mischievous team leader should have used the bunch of stones hidden under his sleeve.


    They were not ready to believe that it actually killed the team leader. Qiao stood waiting for the clouds scatter and the scene should clear up. The third Sepedra has grown ustomed seeing many creatures fighting with each other and making meal of lower level creature. It was after a long time that the hunters were battling each other.


    Anticipation brought so many creatures as spectators of this battle. They were also very curious about the oue. The clouds slowly decreased clearing the sight. Qiao also was not sure because the attack did not give a sense of threat after killing. Usually when a stone seeded in true attack then it intentionally create stiffened air.


    But when it rendered useless it did not bring any changes. It was a gesture still he was waiting patiently. If he was able to kill Son of Xura then he could dly erase a name from the list of his enemies. This list was not bigger yet his enemies were equally ambitious so there was high chance that they will be headache if not addressed properly.


    His grip on the stone increased thinking this. Qiao took deep breath and nodded seeing the clear sight which was expected.

 Chapter 336: Level Battles 10

    Chapter 336: Level Battles 10


    Level Battles 10


    He is alive


    Shrouding light slowly vanished, and the enemy was still standing on his spot. Son of Xura observed that the disappearance of the hunter meant something, so he was very clear about the possible battle oue. He was a brutal scwag among his generation.


    Wherever he went with the others, many hunters faced his wrath. He was merciless, he even robbed countless hunters in his journey. Being the son of the merchant, he had been studying numerous scripts about all types of stones. He was well versed with the usage of these stones and their importance.


    How could he remain ignorant and oblivious to the fact that Qiao was no ordinary enemy? The stronger stone in his hand took the attack and absorbed the energy. The fellow hunters heaved a sigh of relief seeing the team leader alive.


    The water creatures were also amazed that the hunter survived the powerful attack. They were no more feeling enthusiastic than before. Dragging and fussing over the hostility would not bring harmony to them so half of them went back in the stream.


    Those who left early happened to be lower-level creatures, they were worried about their own lives. The remaining of them wanted to see the oue of this battle fold in front of them.


    Qiao nodded, seeing a stronger stone in the hands of the ignorant fe but his keenness in no way proved that he was wise enough. Qiao on the other hand did not mind dragging the battle. It will be evening soon and hopefully; he was in the mood to continue attacks and chase until the enemy face his end.


    Qiao could no longer hide the glint in his eyes. One thing which he felt quite optimistic about was that when the battle would end, there would be several spoils.


    Though he cannot im them as his own in the light of the job that he had been recruited for and not the other way around. It was not disappointing because he was sure that this battle would let him learn a few things other than the fate of the enemy.


    "You are just the bargaining dog of the Hightown." Son of Xura voiced, sinisterly. The visible expressions of hatred were evidence that he was d after giving this surprise.


    "It is better to be a loyal dog than to be an opportunistic snake." This was a proverb in the advanced world, quite famous in the times.


    The disturbed stream water dampened the surroundings a bit. The fallen leaves had nowhere to go since the air was silent.


    Qiao attacked again, he cannot stop and think about what he should do and what not. Once the battle begins it can only get brutal and nothing else. He has lots of stones, to begin with, his strength was also boosted after seeing that the real enemy was right in front of him.


    Son of Xura heard his words and shook his head. "I will trample this attitude of yours soon." He pointed his finger at him, aggressively.


    "There were few that thought the same and they eventually lost existence. You can also try." Qiao shrugged his shoulders, critically observing the stone which absorbed the attack.


    His needle-like words pierced the confidence of the enemy. Son of Xura was unable to stand it anymore, he gestured hisrades to attack him simultaneously.


    Qiao understood that his stone cannot attack or else the powerful stone could have changed the tide of the battle. They attacked him, Qiao used his weapon for redirecting the attack range. In the presence of so many attacks, he cannot keep jumping around to avoid a direct hit. Few of the redirected attacks troubled the creatures standing on the sidelines, the distance wasrge among them, and yet they were baffled.


    They red at Qiao. The stream water constantly flooded out because of the attacks crashing against the water surface. Soon the attacks brought chaos for the water creatures and they all gang up. They formed a big crowd and marched towards the reckless hunters. It was like a crawling dead armying out from the paths of the streams. They were tired of both the hunters and their unfair methods.


    Son of Xura saw this and retreated. He was much afraid seeing so many creaturesing to them suddenly. They both stepped back, hurriedly. Qiao was shocked too however he was well aware of what caused this massive threat.


    There was no way to retreat or distance himself from the streams. The creatures kept moving forward until they were sure that they had created enough distance when they finally decided to return.


    The stronger creatures could have attacked at once and see how both of them struggled to survive but they decided to watch the show and see who will remain alive after the exchange of hot arguments.


    Curiosity was a thing.


    Son of Xura halted, seeing that the creatures were leaving. He was thinking that perhaps Qiao would escape taking this opportunity, but he did not move an inch.


    Qiao was thinking that his enemy might skip his eyes but none left in the end.


    The tension increased in the air. Both attacked at the same time. Qiao held his weapon firm. It was an advantage that he could fend off the attack with the weapon. It saved him from a lot of troublepared to the enemy.


    Son of Xura was constantly avoiding the attacks which of course slightly left some marks. No matter how deftly and diligently a hunter stops the attack, the range of the attack still affects the performance and it eventually harms the hunter.


    He was also attacking because it was necessary to keep the other two rascals engaged while they waited for an opportunity to attack.


    One of his stones lost the limit and fell on the ground, ck dead. The attacks sucked dry the stored energy. Qiao held another, He was not using his level eight stone because his enemy could also use the previous stunt, he was not sure that how many hidden cards he had up his sleeve. Facing all those hidden cards might bring another day with the ongoing battle since his investment of time was limited.


    He looked around, he might have dly kept this going on however it should end sooner orter.


    Qiao created distance in between the next few attacks and the hunter noticed it. It was time to use the old trick, confuse the enemy then give them a big surprise. Qiao hurled a long jump and hid behind the bigger tree.


    Son of Xura gritted his teeth. "You are again ying hide and seek." Called out, his exhausted voice.


    He was also using normal stones for the attacks. Using the stronger stone brings threats too. It was only for life-threatening situations.


    "It''s my favorite game, would you y dumb?" Qiao chuckled.


    His sarcasm can fuel the rational hunter. Here the enemy was already dumb so it was clear that he would be fuelled immediately.


    Qiao was right.


    Son of Xura yelled and ran in his direction. He thought that perhaps his premonition mighte true and Qiao would escape right under his nose... Well, Qiao had something different nned.


    The stone attacks can go on forever because both were level seven while his enemy has the advantage with two of his fellow men. Using normal methods would only drag the battle longer.


    The whole third Sepedra continuously shoved the water in the various streams causing some strange rhythm in the surrounding. Despite the fact the water was in abundance source still the natural nket of the weather was a normal fashion of the ce.


    The water type habitat and the creatures keep their bodies damp no matter if they were inside or outside of the water source. There was a level eight creature. This creature was able to develop the natural distinction. The changed circumstances or the opponent cannot defeat it easily.


    Currently it was the strongest creature in the third Sepedra sessfully living without getting attention of the Hightown. This creature could easily destroy this ind with the current level of power.


    It usually wander in the ind during night and the sole reason why most of the other water type creatures remain hidden in the night. This creature feed on the other stronger creatures or kill them out of whim.


    The Hunter association did not get any report because none of the hunter spend night in the third Sepedra for the fear of the water type monsters. Qiao felt the same strangeness in this ind. He was curious why the ind was silent in the night and only the low rhythm flow of water can be heard.


    No would know about it unless someone personally witness and report in the hunter association. The stone shining in his head of the creature was precious and Son of Xura was expecting it to get it. This was the reason that he decided a long stay here.

 Chapter 337: Level Battles 11

    Chapter 337: Level Battles 11


    Level Battles 11


    I don''t Mind


    Qiao was hiding as if a professional escaper. The trees were barren yet enormous and giant. He could take their support; despite intentionally letting others know; no one could guess where he currently was. He did not mind using this method.


    The evening was near and it was the second day that Son of Xura was chasing the hunter. He was not expecting to prolong this chase. Still, it was dragging.


    Now, this method of the hunter was testing his patience.


    Qiao increased his grip on the stone in his hand. Hended in front andmanded his stone for a surprise attack.


    Son of Xura stepped back, seeing someone suddenly fall from the giant barren tree. The bright light blinded him and he staggered. The stone fell upon the hunter like a sword on his bare chest.


    Qiao leaped backward and went away, seeing hisrades were getting close. They were stunned to see that the strongest leader got a direct hit to the chest.


    "That dog learned some new tricks. Be careful, he is hiding in the surroundings." Son of Xura warned them. His chest was stinging from the sudden attack. He did not want to appear even a little affected by it but Instead, he wanted to look like an aggressive and violent wolf, ready to devour its prey in front of him.


    He rushed towards where Qiao leaped back. The active stone was giving out a bright light which blinded the enemy''s vision and prevented him from making the next attack. Qiao held his breath and sneaked towards his opponent''s direction.


    No matter whatever the ce or whoever he was hunting, be it human hunting or monster hunting, he was cautious to not get harmed by the opponent. As the scar fades away, it will leave a w on his perfectly sculpted body.


    From the words of the huntress; Qiao also got some warnings. He was sure to face the wicked hunter days and return to his real world.


    However, thinking about it; it would not look nice if his well-built body happened to be scarred all over. He cannot show off his muscles. Though it was not necessary for him, taking precautions did not bring any harm but he certainly did not want to scare off all the beautiful girls after seeing his bruised muscles, after all, he was nning to pursue the profession of a model when he goes back to his birth world.


    The furious Son of Xura has no future with his empty head and evil ways, he would die eventually, Qiao wondered while focusing the movements of his enemies in front of his eyes.


    His both hands along with his feet were also busy. Feet giving him support at the upper edges of the trees, his left hand was holding a weapon, and the right hand blocking the stone from seeping energy.


    Qiao slightly changed his location because the third opponent wasing in front and looking at the high ends of the trees, following the actions of the team leader. Pity that the opponent was about to see his present position.


    Qiao changed his stone tomanding level eight stone instead. Suddenly screaming light filled the sky and the attack directly pierced through the head of the third opponent.


    In the uprising chaos, Qiao leaped between the trees and relocated himself. The scream was evidence that the attack was about to strike. However, none of them could search until it killed one of them. Both the remaining men howled like some madmen and leaped towards the third one.


    Son of Xura was blindly attacking and reached the dead body of his fellow. It simply broke the courage of the second fellow. The third fellow was brutally killed and they were clueless about the location of the sharp enemy.


    "Are you going to kill him or not? What are you waiting around for? Do you want to get rid of both of us first?" The second fellow got extremely frightened to see the sudden death of his fellow.


    His words were enough to p the Son of Xura. Theint was on point. They knew that he has many powerful stones with him which he was saving for the time he had to face the elder who killed his family.


    "I did not know that he would use this method. Do not me me when it was his ignorance that led him to his death." He furiously answered, seeing the changed expressions of hisrade.


    "He is hiding over our heads and you''re talking about ignorance. It is your ignorance, about underestimating your enemy." The second fellow med him yet again.


    Qiao was listening to their conversation. He was more than ever sure that his enemy has some hidden cards which he could use anytime soon.


    "I am no more following your troublemaking orders and leaving the third Sepedra. You can search your desired stone or do whatever you want to do by yourself." The second fellow seemed tired of the team leader. They had been tagging along with him for a long time now. In all the previous years they were good friends to him.


    They patiently waited for him to change his outrageous behavior into being more courteous however it remained the same. One after the other; three others were also killed because of his stupidity. Now the fourth one was seeing his dead-end in front of him, crumbling thest bit of patience left in him.


    Anytime the enemy could attack and he would die helplessly yet his team leader was hugging the stones to his chest.


    "You are free to leave but make sure that the enemy is willing to let you do so?" Son of Xura crudely looked at him. He was as always being selfish and only following his n, he was less worried about whether the fourth one would survive or not.


    The second fellow was afraid to look up. However, this proved his fears bing true. Son of Xura was only using them for his benefits.


    Qiao did not immediately attack. Instead, he was observing the second opponent. For him, someone who could abandon everything for the sake of friendship or go out of his way to render help in all possible matters was worth much more.


    Wealth cannot force anyone to be a truerade; here he was taking advantage of their sincerity.


    "If you think you can escape then you can try but I am sure the water Demon would be wandering in the third Sepedra in the evening." Son of Xura warned with a sinister smile on his face, knowing that he was afraid of the creature more than death.


    This conversation piqued the interest of the hunter. Qiao was now listening intently and at the mention of the water demon; he was ready to hear more. From the tone it seemed, there was some stronger water demon in the third Sepedra.


    "You are trying the same old method. I am already sick of it." The second man shook his head and looked at the old friend, dubiously.


    Son of Xura twitched at his response as his threat did not bring the desired result out of him.


    "Even if I died at the hands of the demon; I won''t regret it but dying at the hands of a friend would bring humiliation upon me." He voiced with disappointment and left.


    Son of Xura was fuming at this. His stone activated and he wanted to attack his retreating friend however looking at the surroundings, he was sure that the sharp hunter was keeping his eyes on him.


    Qiao shook his head. He cannot believe that the evil hunter did not attack because he cared for his fellow instead he was afraid of his presence. The world was filled with wonders where the blood thicke and the morals and values lost their importance instead greed take the lead. Greed drive the consciousness more profoundly rather than the true path.


    Now he was thinking to kill this evil hunter and chase behind the hunter who left. His attention was different against him. He wanted to know what path he would choose after getting backstabbed by the fellow.


    The Hunter was afraid of the water demon so after leaving he was walking with dead spirits. After walking long distance he heard the specific horrific roaring of the demon and hide. He thought to wait till morning and then leave third Sepedra silently. He had been following his fellow and his evil deeds however he no more wanted to follow the same path.


    Perhaps he was tired of it or he was moved by the actions of the affiliated hunter. The Hunter has much sober nature and more promising ways suited to a human and hunter. He decided this to follow on the premises if he remained alive and escaped from the third Sepedra alive which presently looked impossible however he was hopeful.

 Chapter 338: Level Battles 12

    Chapter 338: Level Battles 12


    Level Battles 12


    "Where are you hiding? You coward. I never thought that you would use such petty tricks that are only suitable to us, scwags." Son of Xuraughed, pathetically.


    He has robbed five stronger stones for facing the bigger enemy. Seeing the situation turning tides after every passing moment; he was forced to use them.


    Qiao snickered hearing this. He was seriously offended. This enemy has lost his worth in Qiao''s eyes. He has standards when assuming someone as his enemy.


    Son of Xura did not deserve to be his enemy at all. Qiao shook his head thinking about it. He was only dragging his insignificant and nonsensical aim.


    Son of Xura became an aimless hunter in his eyes and so Qiao decided to not answer in his response.


    "Why the silence? Are you afraid of my strength? Or did you hear that I am stronger than you?" Son of Xuraughed, bitterly.


    He looked like some lunatic trying to lure the target using the dumbest way possible. There was again silence in return.


    Qiao took the support of the tree and rxed. He was sure that this would change soon.


    Son of Xura would lose his patience. It was expected from all the hunters with the same mindset. Qiao wanted to know the limit of his patience.


    Son of Xura yelled the third time. "Come out you bastard. Stop using childish tricks and show up already or else" he gritted his teeth and held one of the level eight stone.


    Qiao opened his eyes as soon as he felt the unbridled energy of the stone. He sneaked to see whether he was in the range of the attack or not.


    Well, he was disappointed because Son of Xura lost his patience too early. It does not suit a level seven hunter to give in so fast. The direction was slightly off, this means if the stone put a direct attack, then the first one would go useless.


    Son of Xuramanded the stone and the hundreds of meter area burned the trees and any living creature in its range. The second attack came in the same direction and it created a void in the ground.


    It seemed that the ground of the ind was unable to bear the attack. This time the attack was directed where Qiao was hiding. Qiao took a deep breath and leaped without creating any ripple in the air. The attack fell, repeating the destruction. It was evening and all the water creatures were rxing in the water.


    Consecutive attacks were bringing chaos and some parts of the streams got sted. The water creatures came out to see the lunatic water demon. They were pretty familiar with the ways of the water demon however the current situation was different.


    They happened to see the lunatic hunter and immediately their temper red up. Such a thing was prevailing in the third Sepedra.


    Son of Xura felt that Qiao perhaps changed his hiding position and he started attacking madly.


    "This maniac is going to destroy the ind." Few creatures gossiped. Another explosion in the stream took ce in the near vicinity.


    Qiao did not mind seeing that the creatures were talking about this important uprising issue. He was instead trying to know what decision they would end up with.


    "Someone should stop him already." One of them said sounding concerned.


    "Where is the water Demon at this moment? Should it not show up by now? Usually, it keeps bragging about its superiority." The creatures were anticipating the presence of the water Demon.


    The water Demon was on the other side of the ind right now. Before he could even reach here; the ind would have turned into bits and hence the creatures were unable to reach a fitting decision.


    "We can also stop him ourselves. Just surround him and attack. He is a puny hunter with no one backing him up." They talked about it and came to an agreement.


    Qiao only wished that they should not act like tardy democrats. If it happened, then the ind would no longer exist for habitats. Once sted by the stone attack; the ground takes hundreds of years to regain the potency for living.


    They ganged up and marched towards the lunatic hunter.


    Qiao was changing his hiding position again and again because the attacks were random, and he did not want to get caught in them.


    Son of Xura saw the creaturesing towards him from all directions. Instead of escaping, he started attacking them.


    Qiao got speechless to see this. Now it was exceeding his patience.


    He remained on the top of the tree and attacked with the stronger stone. The chosen target was the heart of the hunter.


    The blinding light pierced through the heart of the ravenous hunter and then suddenly everything went quiet.


    The scared and frightened creatures barely made it. Many were killed in the blink of an eye. This part of the ind became deserted and there were big crevices in the middle of the ground.


    Qiao jumped on the ground and reached the dead body of the hunter. He collected whatever precious stones were scattered and hung them on his waist; it was the property of the hunter association from now on.


    The creatures saw the hunter who killed the lunatic scwag in the blink of an eye.


    Qiao was about to leave when his eyes fell upon the octopus creature. The octopus recognized him and threw its tentacles on the ground, bowing down to him.


    "I admit you are stronger." The octopus said sounding somewhat weaker.


    Qiao shrugged his shoulders and smirked proudly. The temporary grudge got resolved in a single day. It was nothingpared to what they just saw.


    "Since you admit it, I will let it go." Qiao waved his hand after a nod of his head.


    He was heading in the same direction where the second man left. This octopus challenged him the earlier morning and now took it back.


    This let Qiao learn some of the aspects of the water creatures. They knew where to keep a strict attitude and where they should show leniency at least they were betterpared to that maniac.


    Finally, the chaos subsided though half of the water creatures living in the third Sepedra became homeless.


    Qiao cannot help them under his present sources other than nature itself.


    Qiao had been going through a lot of things recently. It was enough to taint his path and astray him. He had seen how the scwags can prove to be dangerous in the norms.


    They could easily destroy the bnce of power in this world. Hightown was fulfilling its responsibility. Only after seeing such incidents, he wanted to praise the efforts of the Hightown elders.


    A grudge that could lead to such a disastrous situation like this. One should abandon such a grudge; it''s not easily done but it was not entirely impossible.


    Qiao had let some of them go free while a few of them got killed because of their crooked ways.


    It was night and the fellow was alone. Qiao was heading in the same direction in the hope to meet the rumored water Demon.


    He cannot procure or carve a path for the one who left the side of the evil. He could carve it better himself.


    Qiao intended to take a look at the water Demon. If it was a stronger creature, then he would first visit the hunter association and hand them over the residual assets of the scwag, then return after reporting his performance.


    He wanted to battle the water Demon and if possible, get a hold on the rare stone. Every rare stone would be equal to a strong weapon against the wicked Hunter the deadliest enemy. Qiao cannot help considering this aspect. If a normal scwag was so much obsessed with the rare stone then he cannot imagine the wicked and greedy hunter.


    It was just his observation that was actually the truth. The wicked Hunter had been living from five hundred years and he had quite a taste for the rare stones. The rare stones were powerful enough for any hunter vye for them. ording to the rumors; a rare stone has the power to influence on everything, be it ground, water or air. It can also force change the weather apparently.


    This was one of strongest quality. In simple terms every rare type stone heldplete world in itself matching the characteristics of the beast that took care of it. Qiao was slowly able to understand the rarity of these stones and the importance. Normally a low level rare stone was not considered threat or the beast that bears it. The maturity of the stone was actually the peak stage of a beast. This could exin why so many hunters never happened to see rare stones for many years of their life. Qiao was heading toward the other end of the third Sepedra.

 Chapter 339: Level Battles 13

    Chapter 339: Level Battles 13


    Level Battles 13


    "Walking alone will make you tired of it." Qiao saw the dejected fellow and spoke.


    "Walking alone is better than greedypanions." The hunter answered.


    He recently faced the greed of his old friend and even felt the killing aura which was evidence that he wanted to kill him immediately however something was stopping him from doing the deed. Qiao heard his words and smirked. The hunter was speaking the truth.


    "Sigh. I cannot refuse your words." Qiao spoke sincerely.


    "Since I am a scwag; are you here to kill me?" the hunter stopped in the middle of the forest and asked.


    It was expected; he had been a scwag for half of his life; the affiliated hunter was standing beside him now. The affiliated hunter had all the reasons to end him here. Following the orders of his friend, he attacked the hunter too.


    "You left the side of evil so I''m having second thoughts whether to kill you or not." Qiao shrugged his shoulders.


    The hunter widened his eyes in shock. It was the first time ever where an affiliated hunter considered this aspect. Typically, the affiliated hunters would just kill, regardless of the changed circumstances.


    "You can devote your life for the safety of the Hightown and register in any of the guilds there. If possible, try to fix your wrongdoings by changing your path." Qiao patted his shoulder and walked past him.


    The hunter was looking at him with mouth agape. "My name is Fulin senior Qiao." He voiced seeing the senior leaving in a hurry. He was very d for getting a second chance in life. In fact, Senior Qiao showed him this path and he was sure to follow it.


    Qiao heard the name and rushed towards the Hunter Association. It was the middle of the night and only one elder was present across the desk. Qiao ced the belongings of the scwag. "The job has been done however half part of the third Sepedra is destroyed because, to be honest, the scwag possessed some stronger stones." Qiao reported confidently.


    The elder shuffled the pouch and a few glimmering stones caught his eye. There were a few scripts too. The elder picked them up and read through them. His burden-filled eyes creased up. The elder safely put the script in the drawer because it has some importance.


    "The missions are arriving in the next two days. If you are interested in them then find this desk at the time of allocation. You can always skip though." The elder shrugged and wrote the report about the job of the affiliated hunter.


    Qiao nodded. "If I have enough time; I wille to check." He answered and went back.


    The eyelids of the elder trembled when the hunter rushed. Qiao was going back in the third Sepedra and wanted to get acquainted with the water Demon.


    "He is in such a hurry." The eldermented on the behavior of the hunter. Within one day; Qiao visited the Hunter Association thrice. Most of the hunters would not show urgency even if they were asked to do.


    The Water Demon was roaming around in the third Sepedra on a routine tour. There was silence all around as usual. After the creatures got to know that the water Demon takes a stroll in the night; they no more wandered during its presence.


    A huge mountain of water tagged along with the Water Demon, as if resembling a stream roaming in the open forest. It was not that the shortage of water can immediately bring worry for the creature instead the Demon wanted to disy its powerful ability. Its present level allowed creating a whirlpool outside of the water with the stability of the stone of nature.


    However, the Demon did not want to bother the stone of nature. From the appearance, the water Demon had stabilized with the water source itself. At the first nce, it looked like water moving around for no specific reason.


    But as soon as the stone triggered, the strange and weird creature be visible. Its stone was rare because the race of this creature was a rare type. This race perhaps learned the skills of flowing waters hundreds of years ago that transformed the next generations of the same race. The stone was called aqua.


    Apparently, the stone appeared to be a light blue round crystal, bearing the aqua world inside. Fulin sensed the presence of the creature and held his breath. He was about to leave the third Sepedra. Knowing that the water Demon was wandering its territory; Fulin hastily retreated and hid.


    Qiao reached the third Sepedra at the same time. He observed the creature from afar. Rumors were true and the creature was the strongest among the others. "I should at least be at the peak of level seven for defeating this creature." Qiao murmured.


    There was some strange idea rummaging through his head, so he went back where the scwag was killed. There were several hundred dead creatures killed by the ruthless attacks of the scwag.


    The living creatures scattered to find other water sources in the vicinity. The pearls of the dead creatures were shining on the ground. The pearl after level six was considered as living and it voluntarily leaves the body of the dead master.


    Qiao collected them all. He was thinking to create a small weapon using these stones. His findings until now allowed him to understand how he could design weapons.


    In a normal weapon, only a few stones were used while the rest of the material was taken from the tough metals. Lowa told him back then that hunters could create their weapons solely by using stones. Qiao wanted to give it a try and see the results. Keeping so many water-type stones can be troublesome however a small densely designed water weapon can be treasured. Thinking this, he collected the stones and chose a niche for the experiment.


    In the morning Fulin left the third Sepedra and went towards the Hunter Association, asking for the traveling map towards the Hightown. He slightly fixed his appearance; cleaned his fleece. This let him no more look like a scwag.


    Since he has no records in the Hunter Association, the elders did not ask many questions. Qiao was busy with the experiments. The active stronger stone could easily provide enough hot energy that the pearls were melting but he could not mold it into a perfect shape.


    Half of the day was invested in the attempts. By the end, he decided that his limited ability could only melt the stones and join them together. Shaping better design was impossible so he let the weapon remain what it looked in the unpolished form. At least all the stones were tempered in one shapeless small weapon.


    Qiao kept it with him and left the third Sepedra. He was sure to visit it again after few days. His present destination was the fifth Sepedra. ording to the elders, he could easily find level seven monsters in the third and fifth. After exploring the third he was heading towards the fifth.


    His every day was adventurous. With this, the days also meant a lot because time was bing short. Two months and fifteen days were left in the final war and it might be the biggest war in the history of Hightown.


    The war between two hunters.


    One of them was experienced and evil hunter notorious in the entire seven continents for his viinous deeds. He could destroy the whole world for his pleasure. What limited his path the fact that his limited time span cannot give him enough extension for achievement of the rumored level.


    For this he selected a dull and defeated human with no strength to face the circumstances however it turned out that his selection proved wrong. The young hunter was meticulous in every way. His intellect was best. His decisions always proved fruitful. It scared the hunter but he was sure that young man cannot fight the limitations of the time.


    This was the only aspect which worried Qiao. He was defying limitations in his on way. He was level seven and aspiring for the level eight also fulfilling his responsibilities being an affiliated hunter.


    The affiliated hunters were superior and there was responsibility on their shoulders for keeping the bnce of power.


    It was not easy to challenge the circumstances and win. Until now he was winning though. Among all his missions; the mission of getting the required level capacity was his aim. Now his attention was fixated for getting enough of rare stones and save them for the war.


    His second mission was to tame the fastest and most loyal beast for Hunter King Test Trails. By then the time would end and he will be forced to face the evil hunter.


    Bing Hunter Monarch was much demanding in his eyes and he was sure that the evil hunter can never be Hunter Monarch even if he im.

 Chapter 340: Level Battles 14

    Chapter 340: Level Battles 14


    Level Battles 14


    Fifth Sepedra


    Between the two regions of fifth and third Sepedra there were small patches of open forest which was directly part of the South region. It was no more difficult for any level seven hunter to cross various inds and enter in the normal forest or they could do otherwise in the meantime. Stronger hunters face fewer restrictions around the boundaries of the inds.


    Normal and lower level hunters of the region usually hunt away from the inds. It was widely known that stronger, dangerous and rare monsters chose their niche to keep away from the mainstream. They wanted peaceful and perfect surrounding viable for their level up. These inds were the perfect niche for them to begin with.


    The stronger hunters were given missions in these inds so the things remain under control of the Hightown. The air and picky pace of the open forest was entirely different from the inds. One could feel the difference. The inds always bear tense air. The aura of the stronger monsters lingers in the air of the inds. In case lower level hunter end up in any ind then he might suffocate to death if not killed by the p of some haughty monster.


    Qiao was walking in between the thick and unorganized forest habitat. Rushing here might crash him against some sudden appearance of the rock. Slowly he started running and bam. He crashed into something.


    Qiao felt world moving and stars dancing. The monster thought that perhaps sky fell on the poor soul. It fell on the ground and could stand up again. One could imagine what happened in this crash of level seven hunter and level five monster. Qiao stood up and looked toward the monster. "Probably my run ride was different from the run of normal human."


    The monster saw the hunter standing on its head and blinked its eyes; it was yet to learn the speaking ability however the eyes were speaking already telling the cruelty of the stronger hunter. "It was not intentional." Qiao patted its head but the monster could not stand it.


    Qiao was slightly sad for killing a monster that did not threat him in any way. He walked away this time with slow pace. Newer ces sometimes bring mishaps because the hunters explore them for the very first time. After some distance he happened to notice a team caught in trouble. They were hunting in the open forest this means they were from the hunter association and belong to this continent.


    Level six primary team was engaged in the battle. The team leader was battling with the monster while the apparently scared team members were surrounding. In no way their position speaks of their possible sess. The weapon shattered and the monster gained some courage. Once the weapon got shattered it was a sign that the team lost readymade chance.


    Perhaps they were arguing whether to leave the hunt or not. The team leader was reluctant and the team members were trying to convince. No one was in hurry because they were not willing to leave anyone behind. The monster took advantage of the situation.


    Using the huge body attacked toward the hunters standing closer. Qiao walked forward and reached near. He did leap and distanced the hunters. The monster failed in its attempt. The hunters saw the stronger hunter; it increased their courage. After saving the hunters Qiao did not attack the monster.


    "I am here you can carry the hunting." Qiao voiced authoritative. The team leader and the other hunters misunderstood his words perhaps. They looked at each other and then the stronger hunter.


    The situation was not heartwarming anymore instead they took him as someone who wanted to take advantage of their situation. They took his words someone giving order for cooking meal for free and the he would take it all.


    The stronger hunters sometimesmit such deeds. They use the lower level hunters as free workers and then at thest moment take off the bite from the tter. Qiao saw them looking at him as he has ordered them to suicide. "Don''t be afraid; let me make it easy for you." Qiao thought that perhaps they were afraid because the monster has yet to get any injury.


    In front of their eyes Qiao stepped ahead and used his stone. He injured the monster. "Now you all should attack." He beckoned them. They blinked. The team leader did not want to offend the senior hunter so he gestured them to do the attack.


    They nodded and followed. Qiao remained at the side lines while the monster was terrified at the attack of the stronger hunter. It did not create much ruckus for the team members. They thought that the hunter would snatchst attack and the experience points however Qiao did not move from his ce.


    "Well done, I am leaving." Qiao gave an assuring smile and left. They blinked but before they could focus he was already nowhere to be seen. The hunters were more than surprised. "Such a hunter exist? I never knew." The team leadermented first. "Whoever he is; his ss is higher." Team member added. "I wish to see him again."


    Qiao could hear theirments. He understood their hesitation and his changed behavior brought positive changes in their attitude. There were few teams hunting in the open forest. Qiao rushed past from them leaving the fallen dried leaves clutter behind.


    He rushed past few while took stay among those who need his help. Almost half of the hunters were now familiar with him; they all belong to the South Sepedra. They were quite impressed with his ways. Qiao on the other hand finally reached fifth Sepedra at around midday.


    As usual the air of the ind was suffocating. The silence was meaningful and there were some roars of monsters disturbing the silence. The bright light of the day maximized the visual impact. Qiao held his weapon in his hand and crossed the boundary of the ind.


    He was confident to hunt as many monsters as he could or the necessary amount which needed. His ns were bold. Qiao wanted to leave this fifth ind after he reached peak of the level seven. For this he decided three days. In these three days he was going to hunt to his heart content.


    It was good that in the inds the lower level hunters were not allowed. His frightening attentions might have brought chaos for them. There was only one hunter present in the fifth Sepedra. He was on mission. Level eight monster was spotted and level eight hunter was sent to kill it or defeat.


    It was strange that this stronger monster survived until now. It could have created troubles for the hunter association however the Hightown sent the mission sooner. The hunter did good decision before starting for the hunt. He ordered all lower level hunters to leave the ind immediately else the present situation must have gone out of control.


    The stone betrayed the master in the middle of the battle. It entirely changed the scenario of the battle. The monster and the stone coborated to defeat the hunter instead. The hunter was not expecting this to happen however there was nothing he could do other than to bet his life.


    There was the struggle going on. Qiao was wandering right after entering in the ind. It did not take much time and he felt the tense surrounding. It was expected almost half of the ind was trembling with the attacks of the monster and the hunter. The betrayal of the stone reduced his overall strength.


    Now there were three opponents in total. The hunter was here to defeat the monster while the stone had been looking for a chance to defeat the master. The stone did not ept the hunter as its true master since the time activated.


    The hunter has three level eight stones yet he was alone here to defeat two opponents. Commanding higher level stones can be troublesome any moment. Qiao sensed the aura and reached the ce. From distance he observed what was going on. The words of the senior hunter echoed in his head when he saw the situation.


    He could tell how it feels when the one trusted betray. The monster roared mocking the situation of the hunter. It was pathetic in true sense. Qiao walked slowly since the hunter and the monster already saw him standing there. "You are level seven. Go back and ask help from the Hunter Association." The hunter gestured him to leave immediately before his stone could kill lower level hunter.


    Qiao was already aware that presently none of level seven peak or level eight hunter was present in the Hunter Association. Even if he went to tell the hunter might die by then. He possessed two level eight stones and the courage tomand them so he was willing to render helping hand no matter if the help was not bigger. He could try his best.

 Chapter 341: Level Battles 15

    Chapter 341: Level Battles 15


    Level Battles 15


    The attacks halted because newer hunter joined in. The shuddering fifth Sepedra came to resume silence for short time. The higher level hunter was looking at Qiao; Qiao was looking at the active stone and the haughty monster. The senior hunter thought that the young hunter would immediately leave but he did not instead kept staring the monster.


    Qiao saw the present condition of the hunter. He remembered the advice of the elders. An affiliated hunter cannot skip from the sidelines after knowing that another affiliated hunter was in grim situation. It was one of the biggest crimes in the eyes of the elders. Knowing that it was entirely impossible to bring help from the Hunter Association he decided to remain behind and see what he could do for the senior hunter.


    No one talked for some time. "Why are you staring like this?" the monster was trying to fit in the scenario however the behavior of the young hunter made him feel unworthy. Qiao cannot tell or answer this question. It was simr when Tom imagined Jerry as drumstick. There was sliver of difference though. Tom care for excellent meal while Qiao care for experience points.


    The higher level hunter was in tough situation. It could provide unbeatable chance and Qiao could dive in the mess. There were two opponents. Both were stronger. His brain was working fast. Such a chance was treasure for him.


    "I stare when I find chance." Qiao side smiled and it brought some threat. He let loose his aura to tell the haughty monster that he should not be taken easy feat.


    "Kugong there is one more hunter to die with you. You are fortunate for there is deathpanion." The monster looked at the hunter sent on mission andughed screeching the air of the ind. Qiao observed most of the traits of the monster.


    He was ready to admit that level eight monster was stronger than his imagination. Mere monstrous aura was stifling the surrounding. One could calcte the amount of energy residing in the huge monster. There was not just the monster but the enemy stone.


    The situation was clear. The stone would side with the monster during the attack. Qiao had faced one stronger stone back then. That specific stone was aspiring for the Infinity state. It was pity that it could not fulfill its dream and got destroyed eventually.


    Kugong heard the words of the hunter and then the monster. From the tone the hunter was not in favor to listen him and go back. He wanted to create some opinion about the young hunter but he could not. His present situation did not give him extra minutes for this brainy work.


    However things were certain in his head. Kugong was sure to die but this young hunter would also die because of his stubbornness. Kugong sighed thinking this. "You are merely atrocious little kid sounding arrogant of something trivial." The monster scrutinized Qiao from head to feet and voiced screeching.


    The monster was standing on four legs; the huge twenty feet size gave it extra monstrous aura. It could easily rush like wind and crush the ground and livings of smaller stature. The stone was equally powerful bearing inside. This added the strength. The monster has all reasons to defy the lower level hunters and the monsters as well.


    "Why are you not leaving already?" Kugong asked the young hunter worried. In his eyes the young hunter could bring help. "It is because none of the stronger hunters from the Hunter Association is present currently. Even if I follow your orders I won''t be able to bring help." Qiao inly exined.


    He was looking in the eyes of the senior hunter. They exchanged silent words and Kugong twitched his brows. This level seven hunter decided to help him ording to what he observed from his silent expressions. It was something unheard. Kugong was not ready to admit however hence the hunter was reluctant to leave then he cannot force him otherwise.


    Kugong took deep breath and nodded. He let Qiao face the disloyal stone. Qiao wanted to try his best and control the stone with his attacks. He was not empty handed. His two level eight stones would help him in the attacks. Apparently the whole scenario was unbelievable.


    A level seven hunter dreaming getting control on the level eight stone; it was entirelyughable attempt in the eyes of wise old hunters. Qiao was ready to challenge because in his opinion nothing could improve without risking or challenging the present limits.


    The stone was moving in the air. It was disgraceful and the turn of present situation was humiliation for stone having intellect of normal human level. Qiao cannot bother whether the stone was feeling disgrace or humiliation. In his eyes disloyalty was more graceless act.


    "I never happened to see such dumb human in the life of three hundred years." The stone voiced. It was not exactly human voice instead mixed screeching of beastly arrogance. "Let''s see who is dumb in the end." Qiao shook his shoulders and voiced inly. The reason behind the confidence of the stone was clear. Almost all of the Requiem State Stones can directly attack the consciousness of humans.


    Qiao held level eight stone in his fist. Kugong got busy because the haughty monster cannot wait anymore for defeating the hunter. It was already furious when the level seven hunter interrupted the battle.


    The distance between Qiao and the stone made it for; the stones did not need the usual pace for attack. They follow themand of the master in most situations unless they turn disloyal. The disloyal stone thought that it could kill the hunter in just one attack. Varied to its expectations; level eight stone attack came to battle from opposite side.


    Qiao was handling it for the second time and he could feel contrary to the first attempt; this second attempt was better in control. Hismand was more forceful and the stone was willing to follow without much ado. The sky filled with the howling energy of the two stones. Both level eight stones collided and the earsplitting screams echoed.


    The fifth Sepedra shuddered witnessing this battle. There were two battles going on actually. The opponent stone was disloyal so it was going all out to win the battle. Qiao wasmanding the stone to carry the battle further. The different energies shed creating sonic impact. Qiao kept glued to his feet. He knew the first edge of themanding and controlling a stone.


    No matter whatever condition the hunter should not weaken its grip. It would stagger the energy of the stone during battle. The loyal stone can only follow the orders of the master and in case the master loses control then it can turn the tables around.


    Currently Qiao was its master. The stone was not weak in front of the opponent. There was only one advantage and the advantage was actually the disadvantage. The opponent stone was alone. This means only one intellect was working in this battle. While Qiao was controlling his stone and two intellects were working.


    This was advantage. The alone stone was free from any pressure from the master and it could go all out against anyone. The energy was unbridled. The stone was the real master of all power. It was troublesome for the opponent.


    Qiao could understand; he was clear that he was taking risk; in this situation no one can expect from him to be lenient against the enemy. His stone coborated well until now. Because of the equal strength the battle was not bending toward one side favor.


    Qiao was calcting minute details. As the attackmand increased the surrounding area turned living hell. Both stones were in the attack mood and the present situation was expected. Drop of sweat trickled down from the forehead; it was tough tomand higher level stone however Qiao has experience in this regard.


    Back then he kept activated a level seven stone despite being only level five. This type experiences tempered his grit and polished his courage for this day. Kugong was battling with the monster however he was not entirely ignorant about the ongoing battle at the sidelines.


    He was at ease knowing that the level seven hunter was familiar with themands of the stones. It reduced his worry to some extent. The monster was furious at the thought that the n failed and perhaps this battle would prolong until one of the opponent die.


    Kugong was able to leave the first injury however it was not deep. The monster was howling and ran toward him when the attack came attacking once again. Kugong got shocked. In normal times the monster should also use its stone unless it has shredded the stone already. If it was true then Kugong could get advantage of this fact however the monster perhaps thought something else.


    It started running toward the hunter thumping the entire ground under its feet.

 Chapter 342: Level Battles 16

    Chapter 342: Level Battles 16


    Level Battles 16


    The monster was running toward Kugong. It baffled him and he stopped his stone from attack. The giant monster would reach him in no time and he cannot keep the control of the stone in such condition. The ground shook with the tremors. Qiao also felt but did not turn to see.


    Not just the ground but the surrounding habitat was also getting impact of this rush. Many trees were trampled eventually. Kugong was running not because he was out of any n instead he wished to create distance from the second battle. Slowly second battle was taking space and two stones were burning with the fire. The temperature was rising.


    The monster was also getting irritated so they chased each other. Qiao was seriously busy in this battle even if he wanted to take a look in the surrounding; he was tight on free shes. A lot was going in the fifth Sepedra. Both stones poured the sweat out still no one willing to move back. One was fighting for the master and the second fighting for the freedom from the master.


    Qiao could tell why the hunters change their methods of hunting in the higher levels. Not only the monsters were powerful but also their stones too bear the exaggerated amount of strength. For a hunter it can be troublesome.


    The second reason was worthwhile. There were lots of ways that the hunters could use these stones against the powerful monsters and beasts if not then it were utterly impossible to defeat some crooked monsters. The stones were necessary part of hunting. Even the higher level weapons cannot be consideredpleted without the edges carved with the stones.


    The humans learned how to live by and use the nature for benefits. It was also based on the survival instinct. There was no other way to get rid the very. Qiao forced sudden jerk and the opponent stone got the first bacsh.


    Qiao took advantage of this bacsh; he used his hand gestures for guiding his stone. Every gesture gave blunt jolt to the amount of the energy and it travelled toward opposite side. The amount of energy was exaggerated and even the smallest jolt could bring flood of collision in the air.


    It was wise act and the opponent stone could not put the second attack on time. Qiao did not stop else it would grant the opponent some time for the stability. It can turn dangerous and the stay could prove fatal. He kept the flow in his own control and themand held the tides under the sole control.


    Both master and the stone worked in utmost coboration. If level eight hunter happened to see this level of control; he might have gone mad with the shock. This level of control can be seen when a stronger Hunter King hunt the monsters in full swing of mood.


    Qiao was learning how he could bettermunicate with the stone so that he could create strong bond between the master and servant. It was best idea to learn this feat in the very initial stage. If ignored then he might not be able to grasp its core even after hunter years.


    First learning should not bear ws in his eyes. Because of this life philosophy he was able to get schrship and got a seat in the university. Qiao held the tides and controlled the flow perfectly. It looked like he was flying kite with the mere gestures of his hands. In real sight; a stone was rising in the air and splitting various toughyers of the opponent and making the defense weak.


    "You are my wonderfulpanion from now on." Qiao was d at the honest work of the stone. The stone heard that the master was happy at its job; small twinkling dots appeared in the sky and surrounded Qiao. Qiao blinked his eyes at this reaction of the stone.


    It was wonderful sight to begin with. The stone did not distract much instead increased its efforts to let the master win at any cost. Qiao was amazed. He was not expecting that the stone would immediately consider and im his words.


    However it brought wave of happiness. He was fortunate to earn the loyalty of the stone. This means his first attempt proved worthwhile. "Yes we can defeat our enemy." He appreciated the efforts of the stone smiling. The stone brought tremors suddenly and cornered the opponent stone.


    It was such a sight to witness. Qiao could distinguish two different energies battling with each other and one of them was fighting in his ce. This was the third moment when something moved his heart. He was feeling fortunate and luckiest hunter. First the sacrifice of his team member; second the sacrifice of Lu Da and now this stone.


    The opponent stone was not expecting this sudden turn of events. It was sure that the hunter would fail the control of the stone eventually because he was lower level hunter. The situation turned against instead.


    The stone took advantage and surrounded the enemy stone. Qiao understood what was going on. He immediately guided his stone. The energy locked the escape paths of the opponent stone. The chaos also came under control. It fairly reduced the overworking strength of Qiao. He took deep breath with this.


    Qiao cannot take risk of activating second stone and destroying the opponent. He was not level eight and activating two level eight stone can bring disaster for him. Qiao held the strings of the energy and guided. He was going to destroy the enemy stone.


    The violent energy waved in the surrounding because the stone was attempting somest efforts. Strong wind seemed pulling his firm feet from the ground. He could understand the present plight and what sudden changes it could bring. Qiao guided the stone increasing his efforts once again. It would be final attack to destroy the enemy.


    The stone understood the attentions of the master. The both worked in coboration and locked all escape paths. Now the stone was ready to shatter the opponent in bits. Qiao guided and the energy howled screaming in the surrounding.


    The monstrous energy wanted to roar before theplete destruction. The stone broke the core of the opponent stone and it shattered in small pieces. With this the sky filled with the single energy. The tense air cleaned up immediately leaving not sliver of remnants of the disloyal stone. "You are mypanion and I will give you name." Qiao did not deactivate the stone immediately instead he voiced. "I will call you Alum."


    The stone emitted the twinkling dots in the air and surrounded Qiao. Qiao dly nodded. Suddenly he remembered about the other hunter and looked around. He could hear the roars of the monster however they were battling at much distance. Qiao ran and the stone followed in the air.


    Both look like team. Qiao got more than ever enthusiastic for further battles. With the help of the loyal stone; he was ready to follow his ns and meet his destined mark hopefully. He set his target to tame a beast after leveling up. It would help him explore various parts of the seven continents and collect few rare stones for the day of thest battle. The rare stones were not easy to get hands on. He cannot just collect them and be happy.


    The rare stones were more difficult and they rarely submit to any master unless the master happened to be stronger and worthy of submission. Qiao was eager and learned without exception he was toughpetent. In the distance the senior hunter was battling with the monster. Both were not looking in good condition.


    The monster was injured and the hunter was also injured. Both were attacking each other recklessly. The senior hunter was on his tether ends. He was bent on to kill the monster at any cost. The monster was challenging his situation again and again by mocking that he possessed disloyal stones with him like hugging bare sword on the chest. It angered the senior hunter.


    It worsened the situation. They were both ready for thest attack. Both were sure that with this they would die but none cared. Qiao reached the ce and stooped. He did not take much time observing the ongoing mess. The broken appearance of the hunter was miserable. Most parts of his fleece were burned. Blood was seeping from the bare wounds. Monster was no in better condition either.


    "Can you take care thest attack?" Qiao asked Alum the loyal stone. The stone shook bright telling that it can kill the monster. Qiao nodded and voiced the senior hunter, "I will face the monster now." The senior hunter looked in his direction. Qiao was running toward the monster and his stone was going to attack. The hunter saw this sight and finally gave in.


    He was hell tired with this battle. Before this he only heard from others that the stones can be disloyal; today he witnessed.

 Chapter 343: Level Battles 17

    Chapter 343: Level Battles 17


    Level Battles 17


    The hunter fell on his knees. He was exhausted and injured. Qiao reached at his ce and faced the monster. It was already preparing forst attack. Qiao focused andmanded his stone. The giant monster was at itsst ends still the aura was equally threatening perhaps the previous attack of the hunter severed half of the face.


    Its bloody face looked horrible while the pool of blood was umting on the ground. One of the hind legs was broken. One could imagine that battle between these two was abnormal. They had been battling as if their enmity was the result of deep grudge. No one was willing to face defeat even if it was theirst breath.


    His arrival let the hunter save his life. The attack fell on the monster. It could not resist much in front of the fresh attack. The monster copsed. It might have voiced loud and screamed lot of stuff however the severed mouth did not give chance.


    As soon as the monster copsed the carcass melted on the ground. Level eight or up monsters were different from lower level monsters. They were able to learn half of the nature and eventually when they breathest; their bodies be part of the nature using various ways ording to the capability of the monster.


    Qiao saw this with bare eyes and wondered. No matter if humans learn so many skills or they were capable of extraordinary feats; when they die their bodies rot slowly. Their body will remain dead on the ground unless someone took pity and bury them in the hole or burn them to ashes.


    Qiao praised the hard effort of the stone and then deactivated. He carefully observed the hunter and sure enough his pulse did not turn cold. He was alive. Qiao picked him up and ced on his shoulder. He has not some healing stone capable of healing level eight hunter. Qiao did not want to waste precious time. The Hunter Association can save the hunter; Qiao was clear about it. His pace was fast; running might give jolts however the rush would create motionless state for whatever he was holding.


    It was among the naturalw of hunter''s force. In one hour Qiao reached the Hunter Association. The elder was shocked to see the young hunter visiting again. He ced the body on the big desk and voiced, "He is injured." The elders took quick look and got shocked. "What happened to him?" they knew that this hunter must have been in the South Sepedra for mission.


    The second elder hurriedly ran and brought the third senior. The third senior checked pulse then examined the whole body. They cannot use healing stone until they check the decreasing or falling life damage. It was a state or injured condition which was equal of ''No Healing Life'' at this state the efforts of the healing would go to waste because of the fallen condition of the hunter.


    The elders prefer not to heal any hunter in this condition. They only wait for the death and then make a morgue of the hunter with all the honors of his life. The senior hurriedly shouted, "He can be saved, hurry." He was amazed that despite so many injuries the hunter was alive. Qiao stood aside. He wished that the hunter should not die. He has extraordinary personality and the enthusiasm of true hunter.


    After knowing facts about the Hightown; Qiao was also struggling to help the true hunters. The senior used the healing stone on the bigger injuries to stop the blood loss. The unique stone spread the thickyers blocking the view and slowly stopped the blood loss. "It is fortunate that we have thisst healing stone with us." The first elder spoke worried.


    The third senior gestured the second elder to bring the beast stone. Few of the internal injuries were extracting the life state. The external healing was different from internal healing. Hunter use beast stones for internal healing because beast stones were considered powerful in all aspects.


    The elder hurried and brought the beast stone. Qiao took a look at the beast stone and twitched his brows. It was transparent fist size stone. A random hunter cannot tell the characteristics of the beast stone. The normal stones can fairly tell what they can be used for.


    For example stones with the small red line in the middle were used for attacks; with the green line it means it was defense type. The elder ced the stone on the chest and disappeared. Qiao got shocked however the elders did not change their expressions. For them it was normal. The beast stone melted in the body and healed the injuries. After a while it appeared on the chest. The elder took it and handed back. The second elder ced it in the box and went back.


    There was something written on the box. The hunters carefully keep the beast stones fairly writing their characteristics on the print else all beast stones might mix up and the senior would be forced to activate them if they wanted to know the capability of the stone. The injured hunter opened his eyes after one hour of healing.


    Kugong looked at his left and saw the young hunter took deep breath and then looked at the right. Sure enough the young hunter brought him in the Hunter association. His impression about the young hunter improved. This young aspiring hunter was not only courageous but also wise and prudent. "I will go now." Qiao voiced to tell the elders.


    "Wait young man." The first elder stopped him. "There is a mission arriving within two days. Do let me know where you will be hunting during this time so that I could send someone to inform you." The elder spoke. "I will be in the fifth Sepedra for two days. And I will sure take part in the mission as well." Qiao ced his hand on his chest gesturing his loyalty toward the Hightown.


    The elder nodded and he left. Qiao knew that the senior hunter was in safe hands and it would take him some time before he could return to normal hunting. He did not stay any longer. The elder side smiled seeing the young hunter always in hurry. "He seemed running short of time whenever hee here." The eldermented.


    Qiao was filled with enthusiasm. His recent hunting improved with the help of the loyal stone. He was eager to know how many stones can be his loyals. For now he was thinking to use the second stone currently in his possession. The loyal stones work and get the experience points for the hunters just like the attack of the weapons bring experience points.


    It made it necessary for the stone to be loyal else it would silently swallow half part of the experience points without letting know the hunter. It wasplex. The higher level stones if activated and used in attacks can take share in the hunting. Some of the hunters dly share their experience points with the stones however few of them cannot let this happen.


    In case the stone bear grudge against the master or it was disloyal then this experience point can harm the hunter someday. The stone would be stronger eventually and kill the master. It was equal of hugging bare sword across the neck. The hunter took precautions in such situation and keep strict eye at the experience badge. They could calcte the experience points and hinder the stone with the warning. This warning stops the stones from stealing experience points. The stones steal experience point for the sake of advancement. Every level eight stone have opportunity of level up toward the Infinity and Requiem State. After the Requiem State the stone could take the body of any dying human and take the shape.


    This was rarest of phenomena however one of the First Rank Master possessed such stone. It was said that the stone took the dying body of a hunter on the permission of the Rank Master and now he was his most loyal defender. No one can attack the Rank Master in his ignorance because the defender would immediately appear out of nowhere.


    It was such epic however Qiao cannot wait several years for this phenomenon. He himself was thirsty for the experience points for level up and cannot share it with the stone. He decided if the stone remained loyal then he would set it free before leaving this world.


    His heart was clear of any evil hood and this was the reason that the stone immediately imed him as its master. Qiao had been moving in the various partstely and many normal hunters were getting acquainted with him. It was increasing his reputation as the true and affiliated hunter. The elders of Hunter Association alsopiled the report stating the excellent behavior of the hunter.


    They also mentioned his valiant and courageous deeds; killing scwag and bring his assets without stealing anything; saving the higher level hunter and the positive actions.

 Chapter 344: Level Battles 18

    Chapter 344: Level Battles 18


    Level Battles 18


    Theseing two days were going to be the busiest time for him. His intentions were to use up every ounce of his strength and hunt as many monsters as he could. This insane hunting would be fruitful for earlier level up. Before his calctions were going smoothly however after adding responsibilities given by the Hightown he needed to reconsider his schedule.


    The missions and the formal traveling should be added as well. Four days were spent just like this. Hisplete understanding of the present level and the distrusted time was only twenty days. ording to this seven days passed until now.


    This also means that seven days decreased from the total two months and fifteen days. The short time was bringing threat. There were lots of aspects which should move along with his level up. For example his stone hunting and beast hunting. Monster hunter was going smoothly. The beastse second in the list hence taming beast was important for the Hunter King Test Trials.


    His cold weapon called Aqua was good addition in his assets. All level seven and six stones were melted in making this weapon and the most cherishing aspect that these all were attribute type. With this Qiao was ambitious to create three more weapons with different attributes.


    Probably these weapons could help against thest battle. His attentions were clear and his thoughts were working for the single point; killing the wicked hunter and going back his world.


    Qiao possessed two level eight stones with him. The uses were not limited; he could use both stones for unlimited attacks unless the stone met the vicious energy and gets sted. Another level eight stone can destroy the level eight stone or some angry Hunter King can crush. In other terms level eight stones were treasures for the hunters especially the loyal ones.


    Qiao did not want to go back Hightown after reaching level seven peak; it would take his three days in the journey. He wished that the Hightown send him the mission for Test Trials. For Hightown it was not difficult. South Sepedra has consistent and regr ce called Hunter Association; they were licensed by the Hightown and work under their orders.


    These were the thoughts of the young hunter while the elders in the Hightown were also thinking the same. They were talking on this important aspect since they were getting some reports recently. They knew that an affiliated hunter was present in the Hunter Association in the South Sepedra.


    In the Hightown


    Second Rank Towers:


    ording to their calctions and the saved reports the young hunter would be able to reach the peak of level seven by the end of second week. This said they could hand over him the mission with the necessary equipment and sources.


    An elder went through the reports and shuffled aside. "Alright I can admit that he is extraordinary however you are daydreaming by iming that he could level up in mere three weeks. Are you taking leveling as something off the peg?" Finfin was sent toward the third Rank Towers with these reports.


    The School Lord was confident about the progress of the young hunter. In fact he was preparing before the hunter show up and demand for the Test Trials ording to his hasty nature. School Lord wanted to prepare beforehand. He sent Finfin with the reports.


    All level seven peak hunters were sent toward the Third Rank Towers where the Third Rank Masters would take them under their orders. It was up to them whether they wanted to take test before recruitment or directly send for Test Trials.


    Without giving ss Tests of Level Eight; none of the Hunter can apply for the Hunter King Test Trials. Theplex process was formted to make sure that the level eight Hunters were capable enough to face the beasts. After all so many years take to polish level eight hunters.


    The Rank Master was not moved by the reports. He was in fact worried at the thoughts of the elders. They were rmending a hunter for direct Test Trials while the truth was that he was at level seven currently. "It would be equal of throwing him in the hell of stronger monsters and bests. Do you wanted him dead before getting mature in hunting?" the Rank Master questioned from Finfin.


    Finfin was slightly agape at thisment. His attentions were not to harm the young hunter instead clear paths for him for the further achievements. "Wait I think we can solve this matter." The Third Rank Master was listening the argument of the Second Rank Master.


    They looked at him. Their faces bear the wisdom of years; their hearts bear the sincerity toward Hightown and their aura match worthy to be called the Rank Masters of the Hightown. Their words as well as the appearances carried elegance.


    "Thest report says that the young hunter is in the South Sepedra; since Hightown is sending mission today we can ask for the present performance report of the hunter. If he is as bright as you mentioned then we can consider your request." The Third Rank Master voiced inly.


    Qiao was supposed toe under the orders of this specific Rank Master for the ss Tests of level Eight. The suggestion was eptable. They nodded and prepared for the further orders. Finfin stood there. He epted this condition for the direct recruitment.


    The Third Rank Master picked the sources and the necessary written instructions. He joined the mission envelope sealed with the mission details. The mission was confidential and no one can tear open it and take a look. It would be considered crime and the criminal would be thrown in the real hell called Fire Territory.


    It was long journey so the lowest grade Rank Master was chosen to deliver whole package to the Hunter Association if the reports were ording to the ims. There were strict instructions for the Hunter Association; they can only handover this mission to the hunter when he reached level seven peak under the imed timing.


    Finfin took his leave and left; he was d that the Rank Masters were notpletely rigid. The School Lord did this rmendation because he did not want the young hunter to reach the Hightown before bing Level Eight Hunter. Some of the beasts were giving special attention at all the entrances and the exits; searching the whereabouts of the young hunter.


    The disloyals were actively working still hidden from the eyes of the Hightown elders. It was entirely impossible to filter loyals and disloyals.


    Qiao reached fifth Sepedra. He was more than ever enthusiastic. Solo leveling was lot better than hunting with the team. The team creates lot of troubles. Working in coboration was not bad however team leader was responsible for the team members. Most of time team members cared for their own interests. It made the leveling unsteady. Here he was free to roam and chose what type of monster he wanted to get his hands on.


    More of it he was learning in this process. It was easy for any team member to get jealous of the advancement of the other and scheme. It led toward creating tricks and troubles in leveling. After the long and chaotic battle the fifth Sepedra was silent. There were some signs of attacks.


    The ground perhaps recovered faster because the attacks were not pointed toward the ground. No one actually knew about this aspect. Only Qiao was learned in this trick; he knew how he can reflect the attack in times but after witnessing that it seriously damage the ground; he was thinking to not use this action unless he was under danger.


    After the level eight monster was killed there were only level seven monsters in the fifth Sepedra. This decreased his worry. Qiao wanted stable hunting because his attention was to learn few more aspects of the stone hunting.


    It would carve the path for the further leveling. He knew it was tough. Every time he faced a monster of the same level; it was simr of life and death battle. Despite all the dangers he cannotpromise and hunt lower level monsters. It was matter of experience points and his leveling.


    Thankfully his body was ordingly tempered. Merely his body can absorb the attack of level six stone without getting damage in return.


    It was result of his endless practice. He still carried this practice when moving around. His senses enhanced; he could see in the night, his body was tempered ten thousand times better than the gym guy. After level five his leaps in the attainment were unmatchable. His self-discernment added charm to it.


    Currently he was not giving much attention to his appearance however he was still exceptionalpared with the hunters of this world. He was worthy of the present rmendation of the School Lord and the worries of the elder Finfin. In their eyes he was the future of the Hightown.

 Chapter 345: Level Battles 19

    Chapter 345: Level Battles 19


    Level Battles 19


    Fifth Sepedra


    Qiao surveyed his surroundings. His short hair swayed with the soft wind. The fleece looked slightly unkempt because he was not giving much attention to it. The fair face added charm; one might think that he was not much practical hunter; only some pampered by the hunter family.


    His facial appearance and his actions in the battle opposed each other. Monsters rarely take himpetitor of equal level when in battle. His improved six feet three inches height were enhanced after level six. Few monsters were wandering after the previous battle; they had been secretly achieving levels in the fifth Sepedra. Native hunters rarely visited this ind because they were afraid of the unseen dangers.


    This let the monsters live peaceful life and level up. Qiao stopped when he sensed the presence of few monsters. They were talking to each other. Every monster differed in nature and it was up to the monster when it will learn the skill of speaking.


    They talk like humans. In fact they copy the actions and the acts of the humans and the hunters. When they met the hunters they would make sure to taunt or mock just like humans do. The monsters of lower level also gossip about humans however they were limited in their skills.


    Qiao heard probably three monsters were talking with each other about the recent incident. Here the special races were living so it was natural for them to develop the skill earlier.


    "Lamba had been hiding so long; I don''t know how the hunters caught wind of it?" the first monster clearly sounded dejected at the death of the stronger monster. The stronger hunters were source of strength and safety for the town''s people; same way the monsters were assured with the presence of the capable and stronger monster. They try their best to keep the secret hidden.


    "Is it possible that the defeated disloyal monster revealed this secret? You remember the disagreement few days ago?" the second monster voiced its concerns. There were disagreements between the monsters simr to humans. Qiao heard and side smiled. He always felt curious what those animals talk to each other.


    Today his curiosity got the answer. The animals have problems and conflicts regarding their races and the habitats. Now he could imagine the conversation of two pigeons or the tiger challenging other tiger for the territory conflict. He seemed enjoying this revtion.


    This was world, the humans and animals rely to each other in most aspects. He was bound to hunt and level up; for this he was going to hunt monsters and get the experience points; also their stones would bring advantages in the further battles.


    "You might be wrong." Qiao appeared in front of them and chuckled. The monsters red him, "You were secretly listening our conversation?" the third monster was not happy at this. "It is not that I was listening secretly but because you were speaking loud. Tell me who speaks secrets standing at the square?" Qiao jerked his shoulder carefree.


    The monster took few moments before understanding the meaning behind his excuse. "So why are you here?" the third monster scrutinized the hunter from head to toe and asked. They did not see him hunting the disloyal stone if they had taken a look then they might have avoided his presence.


    "I need to level up. What else you suppose brought me here?" sometimes he was too much in and straight that it scare the on standing in front. Three of them looked at each other. "Are you challenging one of us?" the third monster stepped ahead. It was already angry about the recent incident.


    "It depends. You see I am here so definitely I will eventually find a monster then there will be battle. If you take it as challenge then so be it." Qiao activated his stone and got ready.


    "Oh waitwhat do you mean by challenge?" Qiao halted his actions and looked at the other two monsters. These three were talking to each other; might be because they were buddy if so then it can be troublesome battling with three monsters of level seven at once, Qiao was thinking in his head.


    "We are not interested in this challenge." the other two refused to take part in the uncalled battle. They were only talking because this third one forced them to answer those questions. They walked on four feet and left. Humans rarely interfere in the personal matters of others; same was going with the monsters.


    They cared their own den and conflicts rather than of involving in the unwanted attention. Qiao felt at ease seeing this. The third monster was left behind; it did not look at them because it epted the challenge of the arrogant hunter. Qiao looked younger from his appearance and not the experienced old scary hunter.


    Qiao never thought that his hunting would take this turn someday. He cannot say much how he was going to find the next hunting targets but for now there was a challenger in front. "You know fifth Sepedra had been safest ce for us monsters? The hunters never dared to venture here but right after the death of Lamba here you are. It is enough to boil my blood." The monster voiced trying best to bring the real expressions of humans matching with the words. "There is some correction needed. I was present before the actual hunt." Qiao blinked at the ignorance of the monster.


    The monster red up knowing that this hunter was present during hunt. It was enough to boil its blood. "Then you will regret being here." The monster gritted teeth. For Qiao every word of this monster; the struggle of true expressions was bringing surprises. Such close actions were wonder of its own kind.


    "I also wanted to know the end of this challenge." Qiao got serious about the battle. He cannot take the monster as easy target. He was in fact stunned at the behavior of the monster. It seemed close buddy of the monster called Lamba.


    The monster activated its stone and rushed toward the hunter like wind. Qiao has activated stone however this rush was not part of ns? He got fairly worried. There was no choice but to retreat and see what was happening.


    The monster rushed because it was normal for any monster to bear better rush skill than the same level hunter. But Qiao proved it wrong. He rushed with equal pace and the monster could attack. Monster could attack with the stone as well as rush toward the hunter and attack personally.


    In the higher level hunting the options and the possibilities were unlimited. The opponent can think of any reckless or wild idea for defeating thepetitor. Timing matters a lot. Moment of ignorance can throw in the hell of chaos.


    The monster created distance and attacked with the stone in the next instant. It seemed eager for defeating the hunter. Qiao was trying to figure out what capabilities this monster can show at times. However soon he was disappointed. The monster did not use any special skill or method. It was only trying to attack in one way or other.


    "You disqualify to be called rightpetitor." Qiao voiced and finally attacked. He cannot waste much time when he cannot learn from the monster. His attentions were to increase his understanding toward the hunting. The monster could not understand a thing. It was doing same tricks again and again.


    Qiao activated his second stone since he could control first one and it imed him as master then he was willing to test the second one. The stone was level eight. The monster saw this and halted his attacks. "What kind of shameless hunter you are?" the monster voiced dejected.


    Qiao got stunned. ''To think that a monster would call him shameless? Qiao was utterly surprised however thinking it he nodded. "I will keep this challenge fair then." He deactivated his stone and brought the level seven.


    The monster heaved a sigh. It only called him shameless out of whim yet he immediately took back the stronger stone. The monster stopped in its tracks. It was no more attacking. Qiao already activated his stone and noticed something amiss.


    "Now what? Just attack me already?" Qiao shook his shoulders and urged the monster. The monster did not attack instead sat on the ground. It was unable to form a concrete opinion about the young hunter. After knowing that Lamba got killed; it was furious and wanted to kill some hunter and cool down its anger.


    Unfortunately Qiao ended up ring its hatred and they were agreed for battle. The monster could not digest it anymore. The hunter was entirely different; first of all he was able to use better rush skill in fact with best prospects. Second at just some words; the hunter kept back the powerful stone now willing to attack with the normal one. It was obviously strange.

 Chapter 346: Level Battles 20

    Chapter 346: Level Battles 20


    Level Battles 20


    The monster was not attacking instead sat on the ground. Qiao flicker an eyelid seeing this. The monster fairly epted challenge and now it was unwilling. "Stand up and battle." Qiao uttered unsure what else to say. "I don''t want to battle; since I was the one who challenged, kill me and everything is fine." The monster inly refused for fighting.


    Now it seriously brought worry. Qiao was bbergasted at this reply. "Just how on earth I can simply attack you and kill. Why did you change your mind? I am not someone attack you when you are not defending yourself." Qiao kept the stone active and walked away.


    He could not understand why the monster refused for the battle nheless his heart was not ready to attack in this situation. The monster was trying to assessst option. It was buddy with the Lamba and after Lamba got killed it was ready to wreak havoc and kill as many hunters as it could howevere to know this specific hunter; the monster waspletely moved.


    It tested three times. The hunter was different in every way so there was no reason to wreak havoc and bring worry for other hunters. Somehow it was ready to die at his hands rather than attack him.


    When it saw that the hunter was leaving; it started walking behind. Qiao hurriedly turned thinking that perhaps the monster was trying some trick and wanted to attack in his ignorance.


    He stopped his hand and the attack stopped in the middle. The monster was not attacking only walking behind. "What are you doing? Can you exin?" Qiao asked curious. "I don''t have my den; no friends and none of the enemies. I wanted to follow you. Soon I will be level eight. I will be your loyal from now on." The monster bent its front legs in front of the hunter and submitted. Qiao was looking agape slightly unsure what was going on. He met several hunters; many seniors and elders none of them told such urrence. There were stronger hunters always worried forpanion of battles yet they remain alone under the fear that any time their stones could betray.


    The monster kept its head bent in front of him. Qiao was in the middle of deciding what to do with it. This monster was the second strongest monster in the fifth Sepedra soon to be level eight.


    "What made you submit? I might be using you in any battle against other monsters; what would you do then?" Qiao asked a fair question. "I would not back down whatever master orders. Thew of submission is clear and strict; I will kill myself if ever I refuse to fulfill your orders."


    The monster did not think twice before speaking the answer. Qiao was surprised pleasantly. He cannot rte his inner thoughts. This monster suddenly was willing to follow and submit to him. "If I refuse to ept your submission what would you do?" he asked thest question that appeared in his head out of nowhere.


    "I will take it as your distrust on my submission and kill myself. There is no way back once a living vows to submit. The death is the only choice." The monster felt tinge of worry that the hunter might not trust and leave. However the words were based on truth. It wouldmit suicide in front of the hunter.


    Qiao was again stunned. Even if he was not willing to ept the monster however he did not wish stronger monster to die just like that. He could sense the sincerity in the words.


    "I ept your submission." Qiao took deep breath and walked saying this. The monster could not believe yet followed behind. It was thinking that perhaps the hunter would think the previous spoken words when they first met. Based on the first impression he would not care whether it suicide or not.


    Contrary to the expectations the hunter epted. Now Qiao was looking for another hunt. He was secretly worried that perhaps the next target mighte up with another strange behavior.


    Qiao did not need to turn and see the monster. The nine feet monster was slowly walking behind. Its snow white skin has the dots of sky blue. Body was fairly strong and not skinny. It was walking on four feet. The eyes were not fire blue or fire red as most monster bear this characteristic.


    There was rim of green at neck part. The mouth was slightly bigger ifpared monsters of the same level. Qiao was anticipating what changes the level eight would bring in this monster. Few races were meant to go through number of changes.


    "What is your name?" Qiao asked without turning his head. "Master can call with whatever pleases you." The monster replied. Monsters were known from their dens and not from the names. They were less interested in naming each other.


    "I will call of Lam; do you like this name?" Qiao asked. He was still in the condition whether to believe the turn of events or not. "It is my honor to have name from now on." The monster respectfully replied. Qiao was not habitual with such type of answers.


    He was feeling odd. "Even if I am your master do not talk like this; speak normal else I will shoo you away." He warned. "I understood." This time monster did not added formal words.


    Qiao heaved deep breath. Fifth Sepedra was not small ind. It has several habitats of hundred over races. Qiao was sure to get number of monsters for level up. "I will be hunting for level up; you will not interfere in the battle. Also if the monsters or the hunters speak bad things you will never reply with attack unless the lifees under the danger." Qiao thought to let the monster follow his path and knew limits.


    "I will follow this." The monster bent its head. Qiao hurried to find the target after clearing few things. He kept his stone active so that he could stop the running monster. He remembered something and returned toward monster. "I wanted to know that is it necessary to challenge the level seven monsters for battle?" Qiao could see that most of the monsters could speak so he was obliged to challenge them and not attack out of whim.


    "It is not necessary if the monsters are standing in the mob. Since master is looking for level up then it is better to challenge because this way you can get experience points of the monster. Attacking monster suddenly does not give experience points especially if they not willing to battle. At lower levels the monsters cannot control their distribution of strength so every hunt grant experience points to the hunter however level seven and up monsters learn to keep control of their strength. When they are triggered or willing battle they let their strength spread and this strength is actually experience points for the hunters." The monster exined.


    Qiao was silent. ording to this he was supposed to find already aggressive and triggered monsters. His intentions were to cater experience points and not fulfill any mission of the Hightown.


    This new aspect of hunting seemed troublesome. "Worry not, monsters most of time remain ready for battle with each other and kept their conflicts at the peak of priority." Lam exined seeing the worry of the master.


    "I know what I will be looking now." Qiao nodded and rushed. In this ind he could find several monsters fighting with each other for no reason." He rushed and the monster followed behind.


    Soon he happed to see the pack of monsters. They were standing as if ready to pounce. Qiao appeared in the middle of pack. "Defeat me first then fight with each other." He red them all. Ten of monsters looked at the hunter and shook their heads. Half of them red others and left.


    Five were left behind. They surrounded Qiao and Qiao chuckled with happiness. Before they start attacking; Qiao guided his active atone to defense. Then he activated another stone for the attack. The third stone came in view and he also activated it.


    One stone was for defense and two for attack. He did not wait and attacked. Lam was standing much away and seeing the ongoing battle. The monsters were displeased with such rushing of the intruder. They remained behind so to attack at once and let the hunter learn some lesson.


    Qiao was attacking without dy and it baffled them. They were forced to use their stones and avoid from the attacks. Qiao was literally ying with the stones and the attention of the monsters. He was tricking them constantly and attacking, two attacks fell perfectly at two monsters.


    They simply could not distinguish the time frame at which the hunter was using all senses for sharp attacks. The coboration of his guidance and the stones was much higher level for them.

 Chapter 347: Level Battles 21

    Chapter 347: Level Battles 21


    Level Battles 21


    Sharp rushing sounds could be here in the surrounding. The sky was getting brighter with the constant use of stones. The stones shone bright and then leapt at the orders to fulfill themand. Level seven energy was no way inferior; Qiao controlled themands and guided.


    He was engrossed in the attacks. Five monsters were not organized; their random attacks were going useless. Qiao waspletely focused; this attempt let him learn some of the aspects. First of all that hunters could control more than one stone at the same time; second aspect that the monsters were actually stronger, he could see that the two monsters healed their small injury immediately.


    With the levels the efficiency of healing body increases; this applied to the hunters as well. Small injuries cannot bring threat. There were rumors that the hunters and the monsters can battle for many days. Their enhanced strength and force keep at the peak unless the bnce of the power dwindles.


    This can only happen when the hunter or the monster possessed some extraordinary traits to defeat other. The monsters in the surrounding distanced from the ce. It was so because it was not the battle between one hunter and one monster. Actually it no more looked battle.


    The monsters were running and attacking; the hunter was doing the same. They run when an attack was rightly aimed. For the reason that the monsters were not guiding their stone consequently every attack has two options. First that it would hit the target; second that it would waste away.


    Qiao was guiding his stones for the attack but then again the monsters ran around wildly avoiding the attack; sometimes they seeded other times the attack seeded. It was such a sight that the other monsters were sneaking this hopeless battle. Qiao was investing his time prudently. He was in fact d that he found five triggered monsters in one go. Now his aim was to keep them busy in the battle to see his limit with guiding the stones.


    Lam sat on the ground at the fair distance. Previous encounter let it understand about the capability of the master. Few more attacks fell on the monsters. Qiao also barely saved from one urate attack. Perhaps both sides were getting serious with the battle.


    It was getting tough. The frequent attacks caused tremors in the surrounding. Qiao could feel the increasing tension. He strongly felt that the bnce of the both sides was not urate and he might get injured anytime. Any perfect attack could render him bruised.


    "One of them should get injured with my attack else it will be toote." Qiao murmured and focused one of theziest monsters among five. With the rush skill he could evade the attack of others and in the meantime prepare dead for the fifth.


    He was deciding in his head about his further n. He could make use of the unorganized monsters. With this he guided his both stones for sudden and harsh attack. The stones understood the attentions of the master. Nheless both stones were supposed to attack at once only then the monster would get seriously injured.


    None of the monster was aware about the uing changes until the attack fell exploding on the fifth monster. The monster fell with the utmost agony in its eyes. The attack was sudden and fatal. It did not die however no more can take part in attacks.


    The four monsters got stunned however instead of getting worried; they red the useless monsters with hatred. For them this monster was ipetent and finally met the consequences.


    There was visible difference. Qiao found a moment or two to decide the next target. His decision of attacking with two stones was best and it proved. At level seven the monsters cannot guide their stones perfectly. They only know how to attack and defense using the direct stone. Guiding a stone was different than attacking directly. Once a hunter guide a stone then the stone never lose the target if the target was not under the range then the stone would return back thus saving the attack energy.


    Monsters were different. Once theymand for attack; the attack could go to waste if the target perfectly evaded. These small differences were used by the smart hunters. They most of the time keep strict eyes at the weakness of the opponent and then attack. The constant attacks created small and big craters and Qiao barely could find a ce for his feet.


    He was moving during the dy so he could change his position. The present ground was no more in proper condition and he cannot stand on craters. The monsters thought that perhaps he was trying to escape. "You only killed weakest of all. We won''t let you go this easy." One of them chided.


    "Let''s see who will be struggling for escape in the end." Qiao also scorned. He was d that these arrogant monsters misunderstood his actions. ''Once ignorant can be fooled again'' he thought in his head. He did set his eyes for the second big attack however he cannot do this right after injuring the fifth.


    For some time the monsters were active and diligently keeping eyes at his actions. They were four, in case theybined their attacks then no matter if he rushed; the energy of four stones would lock his movements first. It would bring disaster for him eventually.


    The monsters were getting frantic because most of the attacks were wasted. They were trying their best to injure the haughty hunter. The monsters were terrified to witness the perfect rush skill and excellent observation skill. In their eyes it was utterly impossible to predict where the attack would fell unless the hunter has learned the distribution of the time frames in the moment details.


    It was impossible to learn for the level seven hunter yet they could witness with their eyes. This let Qiao learn that his limit increased hundred folds. Despite lot of attacks and struggles he was fresh and eager to battle for another whole day. It was good sign. It brought some hope in his heart. His hard practice and never tiring efforts bore fruit. It gave him some hope to fight against the wicked hunter.


    Qiao held this hope in his heart and increased strength behind his attacks immediately deciding the next target. Now it was more than ever necessary to hunt as many monsters as he could for several reasons. His level up was necessary; his hunting should be polished during these battles.


    His focus was to collect the rare stones too hence he was nning to ask for the Test Trials of Hunter King right after reaching half way through level eight. Qiao suddenly attacked his second targetmanding his defense stone to create strong wall in front. This attack would provoke the anger of the monsters and they mighte rushing at him. Thinking this he decided to take safety actions first.


    The attack med the monster it was forceful than the previous one. His attentions were clear from this attack. The three remaining monsters were looking at each other. They were scared now. Initially they thought that the hunter would eventually get exhausted and they will kill him but contrary to their expectations the hunter was turning in to their horrible dream


    Their attacks once again met the defending stone. The bright defense wall shook and cracks appeared fortunately it did not copse. Qiao heaved deep breath after killing second monster. His experience points increased adding in his strength.


    This revived his present strength. Now he understood why his strength was at the bnce point. His attacking stones were transferring the earned experience points directly in the level badge. He did not know how this worked however it was brilliant.


    Such type of reasons made him believe the capabilities of the elders. They were retired but capable to design such tokens. "We are still in the battle, right?" Qiao asked the monster that previously red. "You are tricking us. I regret not learning important aspect instead chose this human speech skill." The monster shook its head.


    After seeing this specific hunter battling to no end with number of feats; the monster was unable to digest it. Most of the monsters chose stupid skills eventually getting killed by sharp hunters. This one was also worried because of its choice.


    They were trying their best but could not leave single better attack. It was shameless on their part. They might not be able to live with this shame. Before starting this battle; they were fighting over petty matter with the other monsters of the same den instead of learning some skills to make the den safe from the attacks of the outsiders.


    This hunter came taking advantage of their situation and they get trapped easily. "It is notte yet; we canbine our attacks to kill this hunter." Comparably wise monster suggested.

 Chapter 348: Level Battles 22

    Chapter 348: Level Battles 22


    Level Battles 22


    They heard the suggestion and looked toward the opponent. The hunter was exceptionally talented and energetic. He was bent on to defeat them. Two of the monsters already faced his sharp tricks. The constant pressure of the urate attacks was hovering on their heads. It can any time bring threat and injure them.


    "Let''s attack then." They whispered agreeing. Qiao was still busy in deciding and nning the next target. He was also curious why the monsters were no more recklessly attacking. They seemed conversing on important topic. It brought some confusion because the monsters don''t care for secretive talk.


    "No it would not waste because thebine attack would create strong aura and the hunter would not be able to use his rush skill at least with the same capability. This would be enough time for the attack." The monster voiced in low tone. They were nning how they can get rid the hunter.


    There was huge distance between both opponents also the monsters created theyer of the stone to keep their discussion secret. They finally decided and did not take much time. Qiao activated level eight stone and guided not to reveal until there was something serious to happen. The stone understood the attention of the master.


    Lam was able to listen their discussion; after all it was superior race of monsters nearly reaching level eight. It rushed toward the master and at the same time the three monstersbined their attack andmanded their stones. One cannot underestimate thebine strength of three level seven monsters.


    The huge wave of mix energy leapt toward him. He can save himself however injuries cannot be avoided in the present situation. Even if the attack did not directly hurt still it would throw him in the endless crater. Lam rushed while looking at the sky filled with the attack energy. Qiao twitched his brows seeing this. It proved something in his eyes the monsters definitely temper their intellect with the time just like humans and thisbine attack was evidence.


    Lam reached right before the attack and swept the master away from the attack range. The attack fell on the ground burning the habitat and the natural greenery. It created bigger crater. Qiao got pleasantly shocked because he was preparing to tackle thebine attack yet the loyal monster swept him away. He patted the monster then rushed to attack the three monsters.


    They were seriously annoyed to see that another monster ruined their ns. Qiao leapt with the stones attacking consecutively. It brought another cmity for them. "Today is bad day." They roared with despair. Their attacks lost face in front of the level eight stone soon. No matter how hard they tried still injuries started to appear on their huge bodies.


    One after the other they fell getting immense injuries. Every injury brought experience points for the hunter. None of his attacks ruined the ground. The monsters fell, Qiao walked near. They would not be part of the nature until they breathe theirst. Qiao did thest attacks. He was quite satisfied reaching half way through level seven.


    Few more bunches of monsters were left in the list for this level. "It is time to search another conflicted party of the monsters." Qiao murmured. Half of the day expended in the level hunting. One and half day was left for him to hunt as many as he could. The elder of the Hunter Association told him that there will be a mission soon so he was quite energetic to get it. Lam followed behind.


    The master seemed never tired of hunting. "Lam how will you reach level eight?" Qiao asked the loyal monster. "Reaching level eight is not difficult however I cannot leave your side." Lam answered. Qiao stopped in the middle and asked, "Does both aspects are rted to each other?"


    "I will have to hunt few simr level monsters and consume their stones. The second option is to find a safe den for next five years. The third option is to eat up level eight monster of simr race. All these options are unworkable for now." Lam exined.


    Qiao nodded. He cannot help the loyal monster because all three options were demanding. "There is fourth option. Only one level seven beast can grant enough energy for level up." Lam thought for few moments and voiced. The beasts were iparable and the monsters can consume their flesh for level up.


    It was strange that beast hunting did not grant experience points to the hunters however monsters can take advantage of their stones as well as flesh. Hunters can only use beast stones or tame them for better travel source. This fourth option was workable. Qiao was certain that the Hightown would soon give some simr mission in the area of the beasts.


    His advancement was questionable in their eyes and they would definitely find a source to test his capability. His idea was urate. They were indeed nning to test his grounds. "Then you can expect it soon. My next missions might revolve around beasts so you should prepare yourself for the level up." Qiao dly added. Lam was slightly surprised however knowing that the master was not some cker; it was confident about the spoken words.


    Qiao was running to find another target. Some of the monsters were running toward the others. They were chasing and attacking. One of the monster stole the small cub from the other den and after the den and its members knew the truth; they went to attack the opponent den. The dispute prolonged and now they were thirsty of each other''s blood.


    Qiao rushed and came in front of their crowd. His intention was to challenge them just like before. Both parties of the monsters stopped. They were stunned to see that single hunter was intruding their day. "I wanted to challenge few of you." Qiao voiced confident. One of the part of the monster did not mind instead one of their wise monster voiced, ""You can challenge whoever you want but before this let us kill those rascals. They stole our small cub and killed for their taste."


    Qiao heard and looked at seven or eight monsters. They were from different race. From their skin color to their vicious eyes all looked horrible. He has reason to believe use of the other party that they must have done the hideous deed.


    Before the hideous monsters could speak of anything; Qiao voiced. "Then hire me and I will kill those rascals for you." He was already looking for the target; it would be good if the hideous monsters be his target. The victim party heard and thought for dew moments. "Why would a hunter help us in killing our enemies?" the leading monster asked.


    "It is simple; if you walk away your den then someone else might steal your cub and here I am willfully ready to kill your enemy. This would save you from worry." Qiao seemed making bargain. Lam was pleasantly shocked. He was ready to kill the enemies of the other party for free giving impression that he wanted to favor them.


    The monsters talked with each other whether to believe the words of the strange hunter. Before this day they never met a hunter who was ready to do toil for them. "Since your tone is sincere and you have concern for our cubs. We can let you hunt these rascals." The leading monster voiced and walked away with its fellow monsters.


    The other race of monsters was blinking at this bargain. They seemed frustrated to see such a thing happening. They were sold to the hunter in front of their eyes. "Who are you to kill us? Is it that easy? Just how many hunter kings are backing you?" the hideous group of monsters taunted seeing the confident hunter.


    They did not interrupt before because this way they got rid of equally powerful monsters. However they were not afraid of lone hunter. Lam was standing near but they did not bat an eye. Probably they were in numbers and they cannot fear from one monster and one hunter. "Ah you are right; I bought my hunt and you will see how it will proceed." Qiao got ready for another mass hunt.


    He got five level seven stones from the previous hunt. With this his reserves increased and he was not worried about the attack limits of the stones. He could control level seven stones feasibly so he did not bring out level eight stones. These monsters were also different. With the ten feet height and skinny bodies they were lesspetent.


    However they looked fierce. "Master this type of monsters n schemes against the opponents; be careful." Lam voiced seeing the monsters. This was truth the specific race was known for its hideous deeds and evil ways. They usually rob other dens. They work in coboration and kill many monsters for the sake of it.

 Chapter 349: Level Battles 23

    Chapter 349: Level Battles 23


    Level Battles 23


    The number of monsters had increasedpared to the previous battle. The monsters were schemy and hideous. Qiao could expect many things from this fight however, he had no ns on getting injured today. He was ready to make this simr to human hunting. Half of the monsters ran toward him and the other half attacked with stones.


    Qiao was preparing to attack but seeing their ferocity, he decided to run. The monsters nned to not let the hunter y them for a fool and decided to go first and crush his bones. They were as Lam said: schemy and hideous. Qiao did not mind, since both ways they were going to face each other.


    It would help him learn some new methods and test his grounds against them and see how he would fair against their scheming way of fighting.


    ''Man against monster'' either the man would take charge of the world and destroy the monsters or get defeated and loss his position. All of the higher level hunters had to take this oath at the time of recruitment.


    Most of the time, during hunting, the hunters recounted this oath to gain some courage while facing stronger monsters. Qiao was also doing the same. He was running andmanding his stone to attack one of the monsters behind him.


    The monsters wanted to immediately grab him and crush his bones into pieces, however when they saw his rush skill they were stunned.


    "Why is he using utmost level of skill found at level seven? How did he learn thest grade so quickly?" The dull-ck monster was running and asked the monster close to him. "I don''t know. Are you going to leave him be? Just because the opponent is somehwhatpetent? I am also shocked but I cannot let him run away." They were looters who mostly looted the spoils of other monster and rarely got involved in the lengthy fights. They just harmed weaker monsters and celebrated.


    "Avoid" one monster pushed the other because the attack was about toe. They were already running, this led the monster to roll to the end of the ind. One could imagine the leftover life of the monster in this plight.


    Qiao sighed. It would have been better if his attack had managed to collect some experience, but sadly the monster dodged and still ended up at death''s door. "You should let me earn experience!" He shouted in his head.


    This time he decided to give them a surprise. There wasn''t much distance between them. He suddenly stopped and attacked them, then ran again. The attack urately struck the intented monster. Two of the monsters felt the threat and immediately started retreating, while the third one couldn''t make it in time and was injured with the attack. Qiao changed his direction because the way he was rushing too would soon lead him to the boundary of the ind.


    He decided to turn around and capture the monsters from different direction. Lam did not interrupt this chase. It just keenly observed the fight. The remaining three monsters were left far behind. They were nning their attack strategy. Right now they were trying to figure out the overall situation.


    They were shocked to learn that two of them were already injured to the point of death. Before they could reach the other monsters; Qiao sneaked behind them. After losing sight of the other two monsters, he was here to give some surprise to these three. Their location was in his view. Two attacks fell and they reacted instantly and scattered. Instead of looking at who was attacking; they thought it was best to escape.


    They were already unwilling to fight, since the hunter was stronger. Qiao did not miss this opportunity. He was attacking when the other two appeared and tried to sneak attack him. Qiao was in the middle of them. One both sides, two monsters were attacking.


    "You are sharp, but rarely anyone escaped our grip." One of the monster groaned.


    "Haha you are bragging. Only if you knew what I have done to all those who dared to underestimate me, you would not have taken me easy. I will kill you and this is the truth." Qiao looked at them with fiery eyes.


    The monsters stepped back, however they did not leave. They could see the hunter standing at the wrong position and they decided to make use of it. It would help them defeat the haughty hunter. After exchanging nces, they all agreed.


    Qiao had already guessed what they were thinking. But he had other ns. With his n he would not need to attack and these hideous monsters would also die. The only drawback was that he might not be able to savour their experience points.


    The monsters suddenly attacked him and he used his weapon to reflect them back towards them. With the attack of one monster; the other one got injured. The monsters got shocked but it was toote because they had alreadymanded the next attack.


    From both sides one monster got injured. Now only two monsters were left and they couldn''t do any harm to Qiao in any way. Qiaomanded his stones towards both of their directions. The monsters were in a state of daze when the attack fell on them.


    Finally he was able to collect some of the experience points. He also personally killed the injured monsters.


    A few moments ago, Lam thought that perhaps his master would call for help but he did not. They were running around in the other half of the ind and most of the monsters were hiding in their dens. Somemonsters also caught sight of the infamous buddy of the strongest monster Lamba.


    Qiao was done hunting for today. The evening fell and he sprawled on the ground. Today, he did most of the work. It was adventurous and fun. He also got familiar with the fifth Sepedra and even the small cubs of the monsters he killed were afraid of his presence.


    Everywhere the monsters were listening to the roars of agony of the reckless monsters. The ind shook with the screams of the dying race. They were scared to cross path with the hunter or offend him. "It was a busy day. There is something strange about hunting. I don''t know what it is however I cannot deny otherwise." Qiao looked at the sky and voiced his thoughts.


    He started to like this hunting because most of the time he felt that he could hear the inner thoughts of the monsters. "Perhaps it is because of my superior intellectual level, since I belong to an advanced world." Qiao thought in his head. From the very start of journey, he was clear that this world was an ancient world.


    There were some aspects of his personality that were honed every time he hunted. Of course he couldn''t count all of the changes since there many of them. The only answer to his superior hunting skills was that he was preparing to hunt something much stronger than any foe he had faced before and he kept reminding himself about it.


    The hunting in itself was secretive and the hunters can only abide by the setws. This was part of nature and when nature wanted humans to learn and be stronger then it could pave the path to strenght as well.


    Qiao was an outsider and did not belong to this world. However he often felt like the other level eight or higher hunters because of how his intellect was tempered at the very first levels; it helped to pave his dangerous path into something smooth. Even if he decided to live in this world, he would still remain an outsider. But the hunters couldn''t deny his superiority in hunting.


    In the advanced human world; these methods weremon sense. With their development and the age of information, the normal human intellect of the modren human already surpassed the intellectual level of a two hundred years old human''s intellect from this world.


    Qiao closed his eyes. He was thinking about the next day and how many monsters he should hunt. "Most of the monsters have decided to remain hidden; how will I search the next day?" Qiao murmured. "There is ake where monsters usually gather." Lam immediately told.


    Qiao opened his eyes at this. It was good because searching the entire ind would be perilous. "It is decided then; I will hunt at theck." Qiao closed his eyes again preparing to rest. Lam stood there on guard. Since his master was resting it was natural for it to guard him.


    Qiao could not sleep because running and hunting made him sweat and he was unable to fall asleep when his body reeked of sweat. He decided to take a shower after the next day. Presently, he did not want to walk and search for theke.


    The dull weather vanished, reced with heavy rain. It was the end of autumn. "Perhaps the clouds are worried because of my stinking body." Qiao chuckled while getting wet under the rain. His dusty hair got cleaned. Fair and handsome features once again brightened the night.


    Qiao could stop the thumping hearts of thousands of women. Other then strength and a well-built body; Qiao was granted with extremely handsome features only that he had no time to look at himself in the mirror.


    Lam felt that something was off. It immediately ran, throwing Qiao on the ground. Qiao was slightly shocked however he already understood the reason. Something went past and it seemed like a ck stone.

 Chapter 350: Level Battles 24

    Chapter 350: Level Battles 24


    Level Battles 24


    It was raining however the sky was illuminated with the bright light being released from stones. Lam carefully looked around. Qiao gestured him to move away.


    This stone attack was not aimed at him. However it was dangerous in the open forest because senior hunters were fighting with a beast above in the sky.


    "Perhaps senior hunters are battling." Qiao voiced. Along with the bright light he could see two too three shadows of bigger beasts as well. The battle was in full swing. Almost all the monsters in the fifth Sepedra hid themselves in their dens. Qiao also found a small cave and sat there. He did not want to get caught up in unnecessary trouble.


    Half of the night the battle kept thundering the skys of the ind and only when the sun was about to rise did the battle end. Qiao couldn''t tell the end result of the battle but he was set on the path of bing one of those affiliated hunters who were given missions of the same level as the these hunters who raged in the skys.


    The new day brought new adventures. He went towards theke and found a bunch of level seven monsters. These monsters were already afraid of him because the previous day he had been chasing around other monsters and wreaking havoc in the entire fifth Sepedra.


    His techniques were getting sharper with the gain of experience points. The boost in his strength was visible. He used most of the level seven stones that he possessed while in battle and after killing the monsters, he collected their stones as well. Back then he was slightly worried about stones and spoils however after reaching Hightown he never felt that he was out of resources.


    The elders were responsible and generous when sending him for missions. They never took back the reserved stones. It helped him wash away his worry once for all. There was no strong monster in the fifth Sepedra anymore. Qiao remembered that he had yet to visit the third Sepedra onest time. For he had found a strong monster of level eight and thought of killing it because it might start bringing trouble for the Hunter Association.


    With the endless hunting he was able to kill many monsters and grabbed enough experience points to reach the peak of level seven. He was quite sure that after hunting thest monster; it would give him enough experience points to pass through level seven. It would pave his path for the ss Test.


    After spending half of the day in the fifth Sepedra he was done hunting. "Lam we are leaving fifth Sepedra." He announced and they left in somewhat of a rush. The distance between the two inds was huge however for Qiao it was simr to the distance between two small cities, which he could pass with a bus but his rush skill was better than a bus.


    He could run faster than wind with this skill. Lam was ready to venture with its master. They reached the periphery of third Sepedra in no time. They heard the sound of some monsters howling in the ind. Qiao could recount a specific howl. It belonged to the water monster.


    "It is already eager to face us." Qiao chuckled. He was enthusiastic to defeat and kill this water monster for many reasons. First of all, his peak level needed a push to reach the next level; second reason was that Qiao was curious about its stone. He wanted to get the stone. The thought of earning his first rare stone made hime up with many strategies to take possession of it.


    "Master has set his eyes on the right target." Lam praised Qiao''s choice. "We might be working together if it turned out to be tough nut to crack." Qiao hinted. Lam was already ready for this job.


    The water monster was not happy since a few homeless creatures came in its personal territory to get ess to the biggestke. Theke was not small, however the monster was still angry at the creatures. It did not let them use theke instead kept an eye on them so that none of the stray creatures could enter inside theke.


    It stiffened the overall atmosphere of the ind. The native hunters left the ind immediately. They were scared of the uing devastation on the ind. The conflicts between the monsters were never small and seldom ended quickly. It took a lot of time but the stronger side eventually crushed the weaker ones.


    This was the only method for solving conflict between monsters. "Wait here" Qiao voiced and walked towards aparably well hidden ce. He carefully opened his leather bag and brought out the stone he got from the previous water monster he battled in the Snow Ind.


    Qiao took it in his hand for precaution. He had some premonitions about the water monster. After this he walked out. He was heading towards the direction from where the howling could be heard. As the distance was closing; he could sense the aura of the monster.


    He encountered a few dead bodies of monsters on the way. It was a sign that the monster was not in a good mood.


    .


    The same day one of the elders reached the Hunter Association. He handed the new mission for the stronger hunters of the Association and also brought a sealed envelope. A senior received the elder from Hightown. They sat in the office and talked a bit about the recent matters happening in the seven continents. Then the senior asked about the envelope.


    "Currently affiliated hunter called Qiao Tai is in the South Sepedra. Did he report in the Hunter Association?" he asked the senior. "Indeed he is here and hunting in the fifth Sepedra; here is the report that Ipiled." The senior was sure that soon, someone woulde looking for this report.


    The elder nced at the report and kept it with him then voiced, "If he is able to fulfill the normal mission then you are obliged to hand this sealed envelope to him. Also the normal mission is slightly tough. The western part of thest boundaries will host a big migration of level six and level seven monsters."


    The elder paused to take a breath. "This migration should be guarded by the Hunter Association. The Hightown passed this order so that the monsters should not be hunted by the beasts hiding in the North Sepedra. In case the beasts directly attack, then the monsters would get scared and might scatter around the Nest. It might destroy the Nest and the near ten towns. So you can now understand the severity of this mission. Take your hunters and head toward the designated ce. The migration has begun and the next three to four days will be tough during the migration." The elder exined.


    The senior noted down everything. He collected the source stones for the hunters selected for this mission. Saving the Nest was not the only task, the ten towns would be trampled by the monster if there was any mishap. The mission was tough and ording to the elder they could take the affiliated hunters with them.


    The senior picked up the sealed envelope and secured it for the time being. Now he understood that the affiliated hunter was not a simple hunter. Perhaps he had strong backing or the Hightown was giving extra attention to him for some reason. The reason was simple. Qiao was struggling the most. He was earning trust of every important hunter or elder so that they could work for his well-being. Aftering to Hightown the only thing which he carefully worked for was to gain reputation in the eyes of the elders by doing things rationally.


    It proved fruitful otheriwse he could imagine himself begging for the rmendations. His hard work was paying off. This rmendation was immensely helpful because he did not want to travel towards Hightown so quickly.


    The elder exchanged information about various topics. The senior handed him the assets of the scwag which Qiao brought after killing him. Some of the possessions were extremely important to the Hightown.


    The elder finally took his leave. It seemed that the Rank Master would soon meet some surprise and it might bring new hope as well.


    The changing circumstances were terrible and hope was slowly dying down. If this kept on, soon another war would break out between the hunters and the beasts and it would be a survival war in the true terms.


    The elders were very clear about it. Qiao the young hunter was their new hope. They would polish him in all possible ways so that he could stop this war. Once the war broke out it would bring endless destruction. The only way to stop the war was to change the present bnce of power.


    The beasts had almost gained equal position to the Hightown and signs were visible for the survival war. The Hightown was gathering its loyal members. Only the loyal memebers could battle the present threat. The real problem was created by the disloyal hunters and the beasts. They had been hidden from the eyes of the elders and working in the Hightown against the interests of the Hightown.

 Chapter 351: Level Battles 25

    Chapter 351: Level Battles 25


    Level Battles 25


    Qiao could see the angry monster. Its six eyes were searching the surroundings for any sort of life that may have escaped its wrath. Its huge mouth teared apart everything that was unfortunate enough to get caught. The blood of the creatures it had in tainted its face, hiding the unique beauty of its sky blue skin. Theke water circled around its damp body. Its fifteen feet huge stature along with its several tails made it a ginormous water beast.


    The water source shone, despite the fact that the day was dull without any proper light. Qiao stopped to take a look. The water monster was slowly killing all of the lower level creatures so that they wouldn''t disturb it and enter in its territory. It was ruthless. Thiske was the biggest and it wouldn''t affect the monster in any way even if half of the water creatures came and used theke for their living.


    Still the monster was dead set on killing them all. If this went on, then soon, the Hunter Association would be forced to intervene. Then the only option would be to kill the monster by requesting help from the Hightown. Qiao observed the level eight monster. There were streaks of red and green lines in its blue skin.


    It was strange and odd. It was the first time Qiao had seen such an arrogant monster who dared to revel all its might. The monster was very confident since it had levelled up or perhaps it was just fearless. It had been a decade since the Hunter Associationst sent any special mission in this ind and two decades since the monster was hiding and had levelled up. As soon as it reached level eight; it marked theke as its territory so every other creature would stay away.


    The area around theke was also damp. The green ground and the lush green vines were rustling with the wind which was strange at first nce. The entire South Sepedra was going through autumn while this part of the ind was going through spring. The trees were fully loaded with leaves.


    "If I am not wrong then this level eight monster is trying to ess and manipte the secondst state of Infinity. What do you say?" Qiao whispered and asked Lam. He was certain that if he talked like normal then the monster could easily hear him. "Master is correct in his observations." Lam the loyal servant nodded.


    "Then this battle is going to be tough." Qiao took a deep breath. He made up his mind to use both of the level eight stones in this battle. Lam was also with him. It might be a lengthy battle however he was sure to win it.


    After a while he started heading towards the monster. The water creature was about to kill another monster.


    "Your day ends here. Anyways do you remember me?" Qiao spoke to get the attention of the ruthless monster. The water creature threw the dead monster away and looked towards the hunter. "I had been wondering, where you escaped too?" the screeching voice of the monster echoed in the surrounding.


    It was not pleasant to hear. Qiao twitched his brow. "I was nning toe back; see, now I am here." He shook his shoulders. He was quite in when facing monsters or the aimless hunters. "I don''t like your tone." The water creature scornfully looked at him with its six eyes. Qiao did not like it. He also rolled his eyes and said, "You should reflect on your own tone first."


    "You are arrogant, to havee back." The water creature was extremely angry. The water source circling around its body was directed towards Qiao in the next instant. He activated his stone and the stone shunned off the attack. The shining water reverted back. The rare stone of the monster was coborating with the water source; this was the reason that the water source reflected the streaks of the stone.


    Qiao had faced a strong water creature earlier in this ind so he was quite familiar with the ways of water monsters. He decided to tear out this water source from the creature. The water source was the first weapon of water type monsters.


    Theke currently was not anywhere in sight. This meant that he could n ordingly. The monster let out an oddugh. One of its tails guided a ball of water source to attack him directly. This water source, if struck a hunter it would injure him just like any level eight attack.


    Qiao thought about this possibility. He gave a secret warning to the loyal stone called Alum. Qiao was nning to attack with the other level eight stone. This way he would not be worried about his safety. Alum brightened and created a strong wall. The loyal stone could absorb or reflect any level eight attack in real time.


    After taking these precautionary steps, Qiao got ready to deal with the second problem. He constantlymanded the stones to attacks and the water source unknowingly started decreasing. The monster was not worried. In the next attack it threw the water ball, also smashing its tail on the ground. The ground shook.


    Alum the stone did not budge an inch and did not crack either, despite the monster trying its best. Qiao felt the tremor. He was thinking that perhaps the defense would break however it did not. Within few more attacks the water source was emptied.


    Qiao was carefully observing the next move of the monster. To his shock the monster dug its tails deep in the ground. The lush grass under his feet was sucked dry within a few moments. Qiao stepped back. Then he looked around. The green leaves slowly became dry as if a sudden autumn had soaked away every drop of water, making them lifeless.


    Everything in the surrounding slowly dried up. Qiao looked at it with his mouth agape. He was truly shocked and could see the strength of the rare stone. He was thinking whether this monster could soak, dry, living beings. Lam his loyal servant was getting agitated because the actions of the water monster were greatly affecting it.


    Lam walked forward and stood behind its master, when he gestured. Qiao couldn''t let the water creature harm his loyal servant. Soon the surroundings turned dull and dry just like the rest of the forest. The water creature again gathered the water source. Qiao did not wait for the monster to attack.


    He ordered Lam to attack with him. Two attackers were better then one. Lam also joined in the reckless attacks. The water creature got slightly worried with this, thinking, since when did the monsters started siding with hunters? It caused the water source finish up earlier.


    Qiao once again carefully observed the creature. He was expecting that the creature might start some escape attempts or try something cruder.


    The creature red at the hunter. Normally it would have frozen the nerves of a normal hunter however Qiao was well versed in facing monsters of all types.


    One are two attacks were really terrifying however the hunter had managed to escape because of his stone. It seemed that the stone had some special characteristics. Qiao did not notice because he was busy attacking the monster. Until now only one attack was able to sever a tail.


    The creature was fuming with anger. One of the tails got injured and it influenced the overall force of the monster. This led it to use crude methods.


    Just when Qiao was thinking whether to directly attack or wait for the monster to show its next trick, the monster guided its stone and threw it in the middle, it suddenly started rushing and dragged Qiao inside.


    Qiao was not expecting this. It was not just a mere stone. A whole aqua world was hidden inside the stone. The monster was a water creature so it decided to defeat the hunter inside the aqua world. Lam and the active level eight stone were left behind.


    Lam was baffled at first but then understood what just happened. The active stone lost the force of the hunter and fell on the ground. Lam picked up the stone. It did not leave instead stood there waiting in hope that its master might be able to defeat the creature in the stone world.


    ...


    Qiao suddenly fell in the water world. He could only remember that a stronger stone had unexpectedly appeared. Now he was able to understand the might of the rare stone. It was horrifying.


    There were other water creatures in the aqua world as well, however these were all mere imaginations of the monster that possessed the stone.


    Qiao first saw many colonies of the water creatures moving around but soon his intellect let him see through the facade. The aqua world was forceful in its attempt. It was trying to overturn the serenity of the hunter inside the water and kill him in any way.


    At first the water tried to damage him however it slowly distanced away from him. Qiao was holding the special stone in his right hand. He was already prepared for something unexpected. This saved him from the hassle underwater. He could live underwater for more than two hours however attacking would be tough. Now that the water was being repelled away, he could face the creature.

 Chapter 352: Level Battles 26

    Chapter 352: Level Battles 26


    Level Battles 26


    The pressure on living beings underwater was apparent. "Where is the creature hidden?" Qiao decided to swim around and search for the haughty creature. The creature appeared and red at the hunter. Qiao was looking at it while thinking that perhaps the term ''Water Demon'' would be fit for this creature. Its many tails were wading inside the water.


    Qiao immediately thought about the aqua weapon. In this situation, only an aqua weapon could save the day. He could feel that the level eight creatures were extremely powerful. They seemed well aware of how much strength they held over the hunters. From their expressions to their movements, all spoke out their thoughts.


    "You are a mere peak level seven hunter. Now you see my true strength." The underwater quivered with the screeching voice of the creature. Qiao had an unpleasant expression on his face. He disliked both its voice and its tone. "I was never limited by levels. You will see it before your death." Qiao did not get fazed by the huge and scary creature.


    The water demon was rejoicing because the aqua world was its real ce and no one could defeat or kill it, unless one owned overpowered strength, while this hunter was not a worthy match for it.


    As if Qiao knew the thoughts of the creature; was thinking about possible methods to kill the creature as quickly as possible.


    He remembered that right after one of the tail got severed, the creature came up with this trick so concluding this he could tell that the tails were holding its real strength.


    His conclusion was indeed urate. The water demon was worried about the same reason.


    Most of the creatures had weaknesses along with their strength. They couldn''t deny this fact. Losing a tail meant that a part of its strength got severed. The water demon had no reason to overlook its weakness. Qiao surveyed the surroundings; his movements were not hindered by the water so he could easily n ording to his conclusions.


    Qiao held the aqua weapon firmly. He was ready to give a surprise to this creature. The self-made weapon did not have a level because it was made up of the numerous stones gained from various water creatures. It only depended on the strength of the wielder. The shapeless aqua weapon had epted him as the master already. The water demon sent one of its tails towards the hunter to capture him.


    Qiao moved like thunder and severed the tail in the next instant. He did not stop there and leapt like the wind. It appeared as if he was using his rush skill on the ground,defying thews of underwater battles.


    The water demon was feeling lofty after bringing the hunter inside the aqua world but after seeing him crushing its tail, its wishful thinking crumbled as well.


    Qiao was done cutting down the second tail. The water demon was bing increasingly angry and wading like a dying fish. It was trying to capture the hunter, however all of its efforts were proven useless against the better level rush skill. It directed all of its tails at once and stopped all paths of retreat or attack.


    "Now this is a proof that you have somemon sense." Qiao chuckled, he was seriously worried whether the monster had tempered its intellect or not.


    Since all paths were blocked Qiao decided to directly attack its big mouth. In this aqua world he could not sense the difference in time frame.


    ording to him if he reached the Hunter Association then the seniors would be saved from sending someone to bring him back. Qiao wanted to go there because he was not in the fifth Sepedra anymore so the travel of messenger would go to waste.


    This water demon was powerful however Qiao had been preparing for stronger enemies and harder battles. He had never heard of any senior hunter mentioning a special weapon however he created one for the unseen dangers. The water demon wide opened its eyes to see that the hunter instead of getting scared was running to attack it directly on the face.


    It immediately reverted back its tails and waded away. Its worry was visible on its huge and scary face. As if Qiao predicted this reaction, slightly changed turns and attacked on its fourth tail. It reduced the strength of the monster to half.


    It was now too afraid to attack the hunter and without attack it couldn''t see itself winning.


    The water demon was on the verge of tears. It was a source of threaths for the entire third Sepedra. Hundreds of monsters were killed in just one or two days because it was angry. It did not let any water creaturee near theke and here it was being butchered by a hunter. All these thoughts brought a series of unwillingness in its heart.


    Qiao did not bat an eye at what the water demon was worried for. He was a hunter and doing his job perfectly was his goal. The water demon shuffled the water; tried to attack and kill the hunter. These were itsst efforts however it only made the hunter increase his attacks.


    With the increasing number of attacks the water demon could not match the ferocity of the hunter. It gave more open space for the hunter. Qiao was short on time to think about why the demon was not attacking anymore however he could imagine the plight. Reaching this stage and leveling with utmost fast pace Qiao was not ready to get defeated or bullied by some lofty creature.


    His ambitions were high. Thinking about the wicked hunter always brought the grit and force to aim for another peak. Currently he was doing the same and attacking without intervals. It left the water demon helpless. Qiao performed hisst attack and killed it. Afterwards he fell on the hard ground because the aqua world lost its source of power with the death of the creature.

 Chapter 353: Level Battles 27

    Chapter 353: Level Battles 27


    Level Battles 27


    First Rare Stone


    A stone fell in front of him when Qiao was about to stand up. His clothing was dry because the stone was repelling the water away. His eyes saw the luster of the stone and it brought breathtaking smile on his lips. He was genuinely happy to get this stone. Qiao picked the stone sitting on semi-recumbent posture.


    The stone was reflecting all three shades of the colors. This means the rare stone not only attack and defense instead it could heal too. This increased the smile on his lips. "I am unable to tell whether the stone is precious or the smile of the face of the winner. However I cannot let it go. I don''t mind having both."


    Qiao was taking look at the stone when he heard the sweet melodious tone of female hunter. He looked up surprised at the fact that the Hunter Association was polishing female hunters too but to his dismay from her appearance she did not look native. Her slightly off the track clothing was matching with the higher level teams of diggers.


    Not just appearance in fact her proud and confident expressions were adding to her charm. She was beautiful but this beauty could not help her getting the stone since there was not some normal hunter in front of her. Qiao squinted his eyes at her words. "I am not selling myself for you to buy even if I do; you won''t be able to pay the price. As for the stone none can take it from my hands." Knowing that the diggers happened to be wealthy and powerful anyone would be willing to give some face however Qiao was different.


    Mostly male diggers or normal hunters get dazed by the beauty and don''t mind to give away their precious assets. The huntress brought pleasant smile on her face. She was noticing the ways of the young hunter. She was definitely stronger level eight huntress. "You are quite interesting I can forgive your disrespectful ways for the first time." His answer was crude because he knew that the diggers were not only sharp; in fact they were rumored ruthless.


    The female huntress was no exception. She was only lenient because she came toward him seeing his smile. She has many precious stones with her. The truth be told despite being female she was stunned to see that the hunting world was polishing such handsome hunter. In mere nce she could see his level. The hunter was young and it pointed only one option.


    ording to her the Hightown must be polishing this hunter with the sources but such type of hunters were not much strong to face the true would of hunting in her eyes which was partly truth. The pampered hunters were unable to defeat diggers and it was painful fact. Most of the diggers were proud on this.


    Well her observation might have some grounds however it was not based on truth if they included Qiao in the list. "I am powerful; we can bepanion. Both we can venture all the seven continents and collect precious stones." Aino sounded with increased melodious tone.


    Though her tone was melodious however she was fuming at his previous words. Never any hunter disrespected her by straightaway refusing her presence. But she waspletely mesmerized with the handsomeness of the hunter. "I might have epted this offer however I cannot waste time on useless things." Qiao inly refused again. He kept the rare stone and looked at her straight.


    There were weapons of strange shape and level hanging around her waist. At his words she brought out both weapons and pointed toward him. "How dare you to refuse my offer?" not just the tips of the weapons instead theplete form of the weapons started giving sharp brightness. Qiao blinked seeing this. This means the weapon were customized adding higher level stones.


    "I not only dare to refuse in fact I dare you to battle if you want." Qiao red. Qiao was standing empty handed but it did not means that he cannot show up his shapeless weapon and the aqua weapon. Lam came walking near the master. It was strange situation going on. So Lam thought itpulsory to stand by the side of the master.


    Qiao looked at the monster and smiled, "Keep aside the thoughts of defeating I; you cannot even defeat my loyal monster." Qiao spoke out in such manner that his virile voice echoed showing that he was offended now. Aino looked at the monster and how the young hunter patted his back. The monster lowered its head epting the words of the master.


    "What happened to the world of monsters? Howe a monster submitted you a low-key." Her temper took one hundred and eighty degree turn. "Stop wishful thinking of yours. You have yet to see the world of hunting and here you are daydreaming things. Do you have shame?" Qiao looked away.


    He was not ready to battle with the huntress instead he was going to order his loyal monster to battle and win at any cost. Aino was looking at the monster then the young hunter. She was unable to believe her eyes. Her head not ready to admit; she wanted to test the words of this handsome hunter.


    Aino could not believe mere words unless she test that the monster has imed this young hunter as his master. Her weapon shook. She was going to attack the hunter when the monster came in front and attacked with the stone. Aino was forced back with the strong attack type. Only loyal monster or beast could attack this way. She again attacked moving her weapons in different directions so to create wave of attacks in a row. It created endless phenomenon of attacks. Monster did not budge an inch instead copied the moved and did the same fending off the attacks of the opponent.


    In fact the monstrous attack aura pushed her stature at much distance.

 Chapter 354: Level Battles 28

    Chapter 354: Level Battles 28


    Level Battles 28


    Aino had been in the world of hunting from ages. She once remained as affiliated huntress working for the Hightown. Later she joined Diggers. Her adventures were never ending. She always remained wanting much more. It seemed that she was looking for something different.


    Hightown recognized her new profession. They never mind stronger hunters or huntresses bing Diggers and trading stronger stones. In fact it was better that the Hightown could trade with them. This way thetest missions were addressed fairly.


    Sources were necessary part of every mission; no one can deny. This dependence made the Diggers proud of their profession. It was natural however Hightown was definitely displeased at few of the Diggers doing criminal deeds. Rucha had been creating ruckus in few inds and his blood friend was also part of this ruckus. Together they were killing lower level hunters and searching Qiao.


    Here this huntress was ready to create another grudge. Aino looked at the master of the monster and his calm yet silently threatening expressions brought sense of danger. She did not attack further. It was enough to remind her something she had been neglecting. Her lips trembled to ask from the young hunter but could not.


    Both weapons in her hands deactivated. She hung them again on her waist Aino castedst nce at the indifferent attitude of the young hunter and left in hurry. She was afraid to continue bothering this hunter anymore. She was familiar with the rumors. It was said that true hunters never directly kill or attack female hunters.


    However it did not mean that they cannot order their loyal servants. From the looks if the monster imed him as master then there were chances that suddenly several hundred monsters can appear and submit to him. With his in gesture all those monsters could put her six feet under the ground. Thinking all about it Aino left before the scenario unfolds in front of her.


    Qiao noticed her changed actions and sudden departure. He patted the loyal monster gesturing that they were going toward the Hunter Association. He cannot tell what made the huntress leave nheless he was curious about her expressions. Her expressions drastically changed and he could tell that she was afraid of something.


    "I saw your battle method. Did you intentionally copied her move or you are able to do it as capability?" Qiao asked Lam. Qiao was critically observing his monster and its battle. He wanted to know what level of sincerity this monster could show after iming a hunter as its master. "I have learned few things from my master Qiao Tai and the first is the attitude against the opponent." Lam voiced soberly. Qiao got surprised at this.


    He did hear many times from the hunters that the stronger monsters temper intellect level nevertheless he imagined that the intellect level can be this wless. "If that huntress had been disinclined to leave would you go that far to defeat her?" Qiao chuckled and asked. Lam stopped and lowered its head, "This life is for the master."


    Qiao nodded. They were heading toward the Hunter Association. Lots of things were waiting for them. The third Sepedra was free of any ruthless monsters right now. The homeless creatures of the twokes make the bigke their habitat. Qiao hunted several monsters without bothering to count the exact numbers.


    This helped him reach the peak of level seven. Now if he did not control his aura intentionally then it might create trouble for lower level hunters and monsters. The weak creatures were not immune to such deadly aura that could stifle their breathing. There was another problem with his aura. It was immensely tempered with the intent of the Golden Feather Monster''s blood life. Now he could easily recognize the presence of any beast in his surrounding and also gained streaks of beastly intent.


    This intent was extremely helpful in taming a beast when it needed. This was the sole reason behind that the monster that was walking behind Qiao has submitted to him. The aspects differ but the essence remains the same.


    "There is waterfall near the Hunter Association. I will go there first. It had been few days of endless struggle. I wanted to sooth my nerves with the cold water from the waterfall. Also it is necessary to look presentable when confronting seniors and stronger hunters else they could take me easy. Do you know what it means taking easy?" Qiao asked Lam as if this monster became his friend.


    Lam tried toprehend however it was not familiar with all types of human speech. "Only master can tell." They crossed the boundary of the ind. A slight line of broken ground separating the forest from the ind; this was natural boundary. "You''ll eventually know." Qiao voiced and took deep breath.


    This reminded him the early days when he came in this world. The level one hunters were taking him easy knowing that he was level Zero back then. Later he confronted many simr instances where he had been doubted whether he could work better for the team or not. There he met few loyal hunters. They made team and hunter. Qiao looked up and tried to calcte the time frames.


    ording to the time; both sincere team members must be in their towns getting ready to start the hunting again. They believed his orders no matter if he asked them to jump from the cliff. It was the peak of trust and he never broke their trust. He did not stop because of his ambitions and the limited time. It had been nearing four months of his endless struggle.


    Qiao sighed purely thinking how many changes he went through in these four months. It seemed an adventurous journey which would end at his death or his sess; anything was possible knowing that the world has hidden several aspects which would take time if he wanted to explore them.


    But for now his focus was fixed on to get the rmendation for the ss Test. He wanted to skip the queue and working hard for it to be taken as eligible.

 Chapter 355: Level Battles 29

    Chapter 355: Level Battles 29


    Level Battles 29


    They crossed the forest with the normal pace. When Qiao reached near the waterfall he felt the presence of extra force of hunters in the Hunter Association. It was something unusual. In his all previous visits he did not see many native hunters much less affiliated or mission holders.


    "Looks like there is something urgent." Qiao murmured and hurried. He fixed his appearance;bed his hair and cleaned the fleece that was covered with the dust. His fleece was expensive and it was made using the skin of level seven monster with the special characteristics.


    As soon as he cleaned with the fresh water; it renewed its fine look and shine. Golden maroon streaks were carved with intricacy to make it distinctive from the normal fleeces of the same level. His level token was hung on his chest. His assets and belongings were packed in the leather bag. He kept it always hidden so that none of the hunter caught wind of it.


    After a while he was ready to cross the entrance of the Hunter Association. Qiao noticed three affiliated hunters and tens of native hunters. They were talking randomly and discussing something.


    The elder on the main desk was instructing a native level six hunter to bring the said affiliated hunter from the fifth Sepedra. Qiao walked toward the first desk. The senior sitting there looked up and smiled. "Good thing; you saved our time." The senior hurried toward the main desk and informed the elder.


    They gestured the level six hunter to leave and called Qiao. The elders had been preparing and gathering their hunters for the mission sent by the Hightown. One of the elder thoroughly nced at Qiao. He then silently gestured toward the other elder. Both were present when the elder from the Hightown talked about this specific hunter. They were stunned however they did not talk in his presence.


    "There is a new mission and we were waiting for you. Since you are here, let us finalize the mission details. Till then you can sit at the first desk." The elder politely spoke. Qiao nodded and went toward the first desk. "You let him wait on my chair?" the senior was displeased seeing the elders getting lenient toward this hunter.


    The elder red seriously, "Make it clear first whether your chair is important or the safety of the Hightown is important." The elder voiced annoyed. The senior could not speak further.


    Two elders exchanged nces and resumed their topic. "The words of the Elder Lord are proved truth. Are we going to let him lead others and send for this mission? We cannot exclude him from this mission." First elder voiced. Second elder nodded. "He can lead the team and make the migration safe in my opinion." Second elder spoke out.


    He had been observing and writing the report which was recently sent toward Hightown. Their present rmendation was based on the sess of the mission. "Our native hunters are not much troublesome however the three affiliated hunters are very problematic. I am not sure if he could handle them all in a team." The third elder voiced his concerns.


    They paused for few moments deliberating. "We are obliged to follow the orders of Hightown." The first elder took deep breath and decided. They agreed and called the hunter in the main office. The two seniors left and the first elder gestured Qiao to sit on the chair.


    "I am sure your hunting in the fifth Sepedra had been smooth." The first elder started conversation. "Indeed I was busy in these days. I hope senior Kugong is doing fine." Qiao talked about the senior hunter first. They brought slight smile and the second elder spoke, "He is healing fast and wished to meet you soon however there is urgent mission for you to handle. The migration of thousand over monsters has started recently at the Northst boundaries. They will cross six inds in the way from the thread line of the Sepedra toward the next continent. Here is the map." The elder spread the map in front and pointed important ces.


    Qiao took careful nce at the map and prudently heard the elder. "Your mission is to guide and keep strict lookout at the migration. There the three inds habitat human poption along with the Nest. The Nest has only level six peak hunters so they would not take part in the mission. Your responsibility is clear. The monsters should not enter in the human towns. And the Nest should remain safe." The second elder pointed on the cottage symbols marked on the map.


    Qiao noted their expressions and the tone. It was clear that this mission was especially for him. "There will be level seven hunters responsible to work under your orders in this mission as you can see some hunters standing in the first open hall." The elder twitched when he talked about the hunters.


    "I got it. I will try my best to save the towns and let the monsters travel toward the destiny without much trouble." Qiao picked the map and spoke.


    "Here are some of the sources in case you need them." The elder opened small pouch and picked out two stones. These were sent by the Hightown. Though the elder told that they have given two level eight stones to the hunter yet the Lord Elder insisted to handover these two again.


    The Rank Masters did not want the hunter ran out of sources in any trouble. They could trade more powerful stones but could not loss ambitious and stronger hunter. Qiao kept the stones and stood up. He left Lam outside of the entrance of the Hunter Association because he did not intend to brag anything.


    "I will take my leave now." Qiao gestured the loyalty sign toward the Hightown and came out of the small office. One of the elder walked behind him. They reached in the first open hall and the elder voiced to get the attention of the hunters.


    "Your mission will begin today under the affiliated Hunter Qiao." The elder pointed and introduced team leader.

 Chapter 356: Level Battles 30

    Chapter 356: Level Battles 30


    Level Battles 30


    The hunters gave brief look at the team leader. Qiao was looking elite affiliated hunter with all the aura of his presence. Not just the fleece in fact his overall appearance was exceptional in their eyes. Qiao was critically looking all possible team members. They were randomly selected and he could feel the rush of Hunter Association.


    The monsters began their migration yesterday. They were in the middle of the first ind for their journey, spanning over six inds their travel could attract the attention of hungry beasts.


    Beasts hidden in the surrounding areas showed up at the time of migration to get some of the monsters as their treat. Seeing that the pack of monsters were attacked by the beasts; many monsters enter in the human towns. This sudden sh of urgency brought trouble for the human towns eventually.


    This means this mission was not limited to guide the monsters toward their destiny instead the hunters would make sure that the beasts should not attack in the middle of their migration. Qiao was getting the nooks of the importance of the mission. Among all the team members; few of them were troublemakers. Qiao caught their sight easily. Troublemakers always shine among hundreds and capable hunter could distinguish their presence in single nce.


    Qiao nodded. In his eyes no matter if the hunters were wishful or crooked bones, his mission was important and he has the courage to tame these crooked bones. Qiao left Hunter Association with the team members to reach the said ce. The elders were worried for a reason.


    This migration took ce every five years and previously when the Hunter Association sent the team of hunters to make safe this journey of the monsters, half of the team members revolted the orders of the team leader. This resulted damage of utmost level. Beasts hunted monsters and scared monsters trampled the human towns.


    Qiao was rmended for this mission for strong reasons. His reputation as team leader was admitted by the elders of the Hightown. There was nothing troublesome which he cannot solve ording to the reports. All those reports from the Middletown and the School Lord helped establish his reputation among other stronger hunters.


    The elders were slightly worried however they cannot rece this rmendation or ask the Hightown to send someone else. Migration started and there was no time to get involved in time taking matters. "The distance is big; none of you should slower your pace and follow right behind." Qiao spoke in grim tone casted a threatening nce at the team members.


    There was difference which he learned aftering to the Hightown. Leading low level teams was different than high level hunters. They happened to be arrogant or unwilling to follow the team leader for puny reasons. Most of them walk on the way to ignore the orders of the team leader intentionally while lower level hunters never dare to disobey the team leader.


    So he was nning to drastically change his behavior for the team members. If he was in the Middletown leading a small team he would have guided graciously however he would not be doing the same for these hidden wolves.


    They followed behind while Qiao and his tamed monster were leading. They were rushing toward the first ind where the migration started. The ind was located at thest boundary of the Sepedra. This journey was not entirely under the periphery of the Sepedra Continent instead the monsters traveled near the coastline and the boundary line from all the six inds part of the Inama Continent. Since the beasts were hidden under the boundary line of the Sepedra so the Hunter Association of the Sepedra was responsible to worry about this journey.


    The mission was tough. Few of the hunters in the team had never battled with the beasts much less to hunt singlehandedly. They were native hunters and the Hunter Association has never taken such mission to send them on hunting beasts. They were all level seven and could use their rush skill. At least they can follow behind if not side by side.


    However of the affiliated hunter was much slow. When he saw that a monster was also following team leader he was not pleased with this. In his eyes the team leader was some dumb to bring a monster along in this mission. When they were leaving the Hunter Association and the elder saw the monster, he asked Qiao.


    Qiao simply answered that the monsters submitted to him. He left leaving the elder at the verge of copse. The old elder barely supported his lean body and went inside the office making another report. Every time he had interaction with this young hunter; he barely made it from the heart attack which he definitely did not know what was heart attack instead he felt his ribs ready to give in.


    "Lam keep a look at the team members. I want them to work sincerely else face my wrath." Lam understood and slowed down. Qiao told what was the mission? Lam was excited to follow this mission and help the master fulfill it at any cost.


    The team members saw the monster slowing down they were worried so they hurried to follow behind the team leader except one. He waszy as before instead started ring the monster. Lam remembered the words of the master and did not mind.


    Usually monsters get mad at the hunters those re intentionally. Lam gestured him to hurry and follow behind with right pace. The hunter ignoredpletely. The normal pace was necessary else the team would bete till the migration entered the second ind and the troublesome boundary line of the Sepedra.


    At the left side of this boundary line was the hidden hills of the Sepedra while at the right side there were two human towns. The distance was not much and the migration would take ce in between the thread. The team was supposed to reach the migration ce before the monsters reach the second ind.


    It was tough situation and if anyone of them cked then the team leader would be in serious trouble.

 Chapter 357: Level Battles 31

    Chapter 357: Level Battles 31


    Level Battles 31


    Why you behind them all?


    It was near evening. They all were rushing. After second warning Lam increased its pace and informed master about the reluctant hunter. Qiao nodded and slowed down. He looked behind and sure enough one of the hunters at the far edges not able to join others.


    He critically observed and came to know that the hunter can rush faster however something bothering him seriously. "Let''s see what is it?" Qiao uttered. Other hunters also stopped seeing that the team leader''s expressions were not encouraging. They stopped and followed the eyes of the team leader and saw the slow hunter.


    He was far behind from them all. Despite that they stopped he was still on some distance. The hunter noticed that the team members and the team leader stopped. He looked around but it was not the ce where they were heading, it means they were still in the middle observing this he creased his brows.


    Nearing them he noticed the displeased expressions pasted on the face of the team leader. "You were far behind from us. Are you injured?" Qiao asked as soon as the hunter reached them. The hunter indifferently answered, "This is my fastest pace possible. I cannot rush faster than this. If you are stubborn to force me then I will leave the team." The hunter was sure that this team leader would get mad at him.


    He was ready whatever step the team leader took he would deny to follow. "Do you know your reluctance might fail the mission?" Qiao askedst question. Until now no one can tell what would be the end reaction of the team leader.


    "I don''t care if the mission fail or not. I want to see you get humiliated by the elders since you are bragging by bringing this monster with you." The hunter shook his shoulders as he really did not care. Qiao stepped ahead and pped the hunter. The hunter crashed against the nearest tree trunk with the impact and fell. The p was so much intense and overbearing.


    Probably jawbone broke because they heard the crushing sound. Others stepped back seeing the team leader standing silent after pping. Qiao was looking at the hunter. In just one p the hunter tasted the sourness of hell and pain of death. His left side ear lost hearing and jawbone broke in smithereens.


    Bells were ringing in his head and he was unable to tell whether it was day or night. He tried to feel the cheeks but the taste of blood reminded the p. Qiao knew what wonders this hunter was going through after his p so he thought to wait till he got his senses back.


    The team members pitied the condition of the hunter. They got sliver of notion about the strength of the team leader this way. The hunter stood up finally, his hand ced on his cheeks. He wanted to say that he has no qualm nheless it was blood chilling to speak with broken jaw. "We will begin our journey." Qiao inly uttered and did not look at the hunter for assurance.


    The hunter hurriedly joined and this time he was far ahead from other team members. They saw and muffled theirughter. Qiao resumed his journey after taking a look at the map. They were rushing from the uneven grounds and it slowed down them a bit nheless Qiao calcted how much time he needed for the journey.


    The native team members were afraid however they were extremely tired. They never had forced to use the utmost strength for this skill. This team leader seemed no more hunter because he was far ahead.


    From his behavior he was well versed with this type of end level use of skill. Their muscles of the thighs were tearing apart. "You are not human but we are." One of the affiliated hunters shouted his lungs out so that team leader could hear.


    Qiao heard and slowed down. They were near the periphery of the second ind. It was dull dark evening with the dim light falling from the sky. The team members finally let go and fell on the ground. Qiao was shocked to see this. Apparently they were not attacked by any sudden stone attack.


    "Team leader we never used this skill to the extent of strength." A hunter almost cried andined. He tore apart clothing from his thigh and showed streaks of blood. Qiao walked forward. It was unimaginable for him. He had been using same skill with the same way but never his body refused to bear with it.


    Perhaps the difference was clear. He had been tempering his body strictly with the tough practice. Now he understood why the elder was worried. Rushing between six inds; killing the intruding beasts and saving the towns other than the protection of the Nest, all these parts of missions were not tough nevertheless handling pampered hunters was going to be tough.


    "I seriously need to fork a perfect n for this mission else no one can save me from failure." Qiao murmured. He could not imagine the scenario at the time if the beasts attacked and the monsters got baffled. How these pampered hunters could save the towns?


    "Lam it is time for you to level up. Do not let go any beast and treat yourself as much as you want." Qiao talked with the loyal buddy which was not human but monster. Lam lowered its head. Since the master gave chance then it was ready to level up and be helpful better way.


    After it crossed present level then it strong wings would appear that had been hidden under the skin. Its present body would go through numerous changes as well as the stature size. Lam understood why it was necessary and the master ordered.


    The mission was dangerous and the team members were notpetent. They could just follow few orders. "Heal these injuries and then follow at your feasible pace." Qiao could no more let them ranting.

 Chapter 358: Level Battles 32

    Chapter 358: Level Battles 32


    Level Battles 32


    Qiao and his team members finally reached at the boundary of the first ind from where the migration started. It was night and the monsters were tired of full day journey. They were scattered to rest. Beyond the limit of eyesight everywhere monsters were present. They were in the row of matching to a caravan. However the row was not like humanly organized.


    Hundred over races of the monsters were migrating because the weather was going to change soon. This was the end of autumn. In these areas winters were heavy to the point of starvation. During winter continuous snowfall increased their worry and most of them starve to death. Saving their races was the first priority so the monsters migrate to the feasible climate areas along with their dens.


    This said the numbers increased including the cubs of the monsters. Qiao led his team toward a hill so that they could survey the surrounding as well as take a look at the present situation. "For all those who could use their stone attacks stand here." Qiao gestured at his left. He was going to form two teams with the team members.


    Half of them walked ahead and stood at his left. "You are responsible to remain at the opening paths of the second ind where the human towns are present. Make sure that none of the monster stray there." Qiao ordered. He was splitting them so that all possible paths should be under their control and focus.


    "The remaining team members would travel along with the monsters. ording to the gestures the monsters travel entire day and rest at night. We cannot tell how long this migration would end. The travel of the monsters is depending on the feasibility of the situation and we are here to make their journey safe. As long as they are not attacked by the beasts they won''t stop in the middle and I will make sure to tackle the beasts by staying this end of the Sepedra boundaries. This means I will also travel with the packs of the monsters." Qiao briefly exined and distributed their responsibilities.


    The team members simply nodded because they could not go against his orders. Only single hunter was enough to remind them what could happen otherwise. Qiao gestured them and they left to fulfill the orders. The monsters would start their journey early morning. The time was limited for them to reach the said ces before dawn.


    Qiao was determined to stop the beasts from attack. The other side of the second ind where he was heading right now can create trouble because the beasts were hidden in the dark hills there. The never ending boundary line of the Sepedra was dark ce most of the time and rarely any hunter would choose this path for journey.


    The human towns were located at the opposite side in the periphery of the Inama Continent. The distance was much however the migration of the monsters attracted the beasts. These hills were important and the hunters or the Hightown did not want to destroy it.


    The human colonies were guarded by the Nest most of the time because the beasts rarely cross the boundary line to reach opposite side and create trouble for the human towns. Lam was following behind. The team split and everyone knew the responsibility handed by the team leader.


    Qiao was sure that they were afraid however he cannot do something about it. Possibly they cannot spend their entire life fearing this and that eventually they will face frightening adventures. The life of the hunters was deliberate by their grit and their ambitions.


    They cannot refuse and quit half way through. Qiao was not assuming high hopes for his team members. He was obliged to wait until Lam get to reach level eight. In case his team members failed to stop the monsters from entering the towns there was nothing to do other than reach the other end.


    It was utterly wishful that he would run between the monsters to reach the other end. Qiao was hopeful that Lam could provide facility after reaching level eight. His efforts would go to waste if normal humans got intruded by the monsters and the migration.


    The first team of the hunters traveled in the night and reached the said ce. Their team leader strictly warned so they were guarding as soon as the first rays of the dawn appeared. The monsters also started their journey. Qiao also reached the hills. He could feel the presence of hidden beasts because he could distinguish the aura of the beasts.


    The beasts were preparing for this day. At every weak point they would try their best to capture few of the monsters and drag them toward the hidden hills. They were ready to umte their mounds of food for the winter season.


    Lam walked ahead and stood where Qiao gestured that the beast might appear any time soon. The monsters were well versed with the journey and the paths so they were not cking. Their concerns were to walk away this boundary line as soon as possible.


    No matter if they walk on four feet or two feet; all beasts were more sharp and fast in the rush skill. They monsters could never match to their level of intellect either. There were several other reasons which make beasts powerful enemies of the monsters and the hunters.


    Qiao stood at the far hill near the traveling monsters and looked toward Lam; the loyal monster was waiting for the beast to appear. It was quite excited. Having feast of beast meat was dream of many hidden races however it was not easy to fall upon the chance.


    Its master was giving this chance so Lam was not willing to let it go. Also it was necessary to level up for the sake of the master. It was first given approval that it could help the master in fulfilling the mission and Lam did not want to waste it.


    Monsters finally appeared in the periphery of second ind. The hidden beasts got their senses alert at theing feast.

 Chapter 359: Level Battles 33

    Chapter 359: Level Battles 33


    Level Battles 33


    The beasts could fly and Lam was well aware that''s why it was standing near a suspected hill. ording to its senses one or two beasts were hidden behind waiting for the monsters. Lam was holding breath so that any moment it would leap at the target.


    Knowing that Lam was sincere in leveling, he casted his nce at the huge numbers of the monstersing in his view slowly. He could see the severity of his mission and single mistake could ruin his reputation. He had been working for his reputation to get rmendations and exceptions which he met eventually.


    Now the tough missions started to test his grounds. He knew that the elders of the Hightown were keeping eyes at his progress and he was supposed to give his best. This mission of the migration was tough regarding how the monsters should be traveling between six inds under the threat of the beast attacks.


    Anything was expected. He could see that It was not tough for Hightown to send single Hunter King and make the migration secure. Hunter Kings possessed tamed beasts. They could fly over and stay the beasts away with the help of the powerful stones.


    Sending him for the mission was no more suspicious act. The Hightown was about to hand him over a biggest ss Test mission where it involved the stakes of the Hightown. The elders wanted him to kill a disloyal Hunter King hiding among the beasts in the North Sepedra the second part of the Sepedra continent.


    At the same in the Guild grounds:


    A woman was running behind young huntress. The age difference was there however one could in a single nce that the older woman was mother and the younger being daughter. The daughter was crying and running away from her mother.


    Qiao could tell who the young huntress was. Lowa came to know that her father was alive. Her mother huntress broke this news recently however she warned her to not meet him. "They are mistaken. Do you wanted to say that the blood running in my body is disloyal? I would not ept it. I will go and search my father. I am sure he is in big trouble." Lowa wiped her tears and spoke determined.


    The huntress was disappointed at her determination. Lowa was never this stubborn. She never disagreed on anything before this. Her resolution was bringing worry for her mother because her cousin who was elder of the guild told about the recent reports. The Hightown was searching this hunter from previous ten years.


    "The Hightown would not ept this present behavior of yours." Mother spoke worried. Lowa was the only child and she treasured her. She was equally hurt knowing that her husband became disloyal against the Hightown. Her love for her husband immediately turned in to hatred after she confirmed the reports.


    She traveled long journey to reach her daughter in the Guild to stop her from any stupid decision. But seeing that Lowa was equally stubborn just like her mother back then in her youth; she sighed purely. "I would not go with you. Don''t me anyone if your broke your trust at some point. I do not have much strength left to stop you anymore." Her mother uttered exhausted.


    "I wille back with my father and tell these elders that he is not disloyal." Lowa spoke determined and left the grounds of the guild. Her mother saw her disappearing stature and few drops of tears fell from her eyes. She was sure that she might not be able to see her daughter ever again but because she cannot side with her disloyal husband she did not apany her daughter. Searching him and only finding about his shoring would kill her several times before the actual death.


    The elder of the Hightown came to know that he turned disloyal and told some secrets to the beasts and now currently leading one den of the beasts. It was dangerous and frightful. This news brought chaos for the Hightown and the Rank Masters. Now they were bent on to kill the disloyal at any cost.


    For this they chose unknown yet ambitious hunter; unknown because it had been merely few weeks that he showed up in the reports of the elders. This was beneficial to send some hunter who has no open records. Since he leveled up faster so they were curious what level of strength and loyalty he hold for the Hightown.


    With this Test Trial he might get the recognition as the Hunter King. It entirely depended on his sess. The monsters were walking through the second ind and half of them were agitated for the fear of the beasts. There was visible disturbance. Lam immediately leapt at one beast that showed up at the fastest pace possible.


    The beasts were casting nces after knowing that hunters were present in the surrounding and guarding this migration. Lam did not give warning also it did not let single chance for the beast to fly away. Its sharp teeth dug deep in the flesh of the beast and tore apart big piece of flesh. Qiao took a look and activated his stone.


    Lam was busy so there was threat that another beast might attack at his loyal monster. The activated stone ensured the safety. Another activated stone was guarding the flocks of the monsters. Qiao was known for his risk taking nature. At many ces he refuted the norms and tried terrible choices nhelessing out sessful. Without risk it was impossible to know the limits of the human grit.


    Two stones were active. The monsters could see a hunter standing at the hill. They were sure that the elders would send team for this migration. Just that they were worried that perhaps this time for a second time the hunters might fail to stop the beasts.


    Qiao was alert more than ever. The active stone attacked second beast when it was ready to attack Lam. Lam finished first meal in hurry. The beasts of level seven or under were not big in stature because it would hinder their flight. Only after level eight they could get the full stature and the form of horrible beast.

 Chapter 360: Level Battles 34

    Chapter 360: Level Battles 34


    Level Battles 34


    This area was not consistent with the beast poption. Only scattered and hidden beasts try to remain vying for the wandering monsters for some good feast. Almost all of its poption was hidden and waiting for the right time to stand behind the leading beast for the final war.


    They had been preparing and leveling. The recent development gave big signal for the hidden powers. They were ready to crush the hunter''s hold and wipe out half of the human poption whoever came in the way. Some of the strong Hunter Kings betrayed Rank Masters or they failed to tame the beasts for the Hunter King Test Trials. Resultantly the beast took hold on their consciousness and now they work for the beasts.


    This increasing damaged the Hunter''s bnce of the power in all seven continents. Within a month the Hightown might be facing the stronger beasts directly. The loyal Rank Masters had been gathering the loyal hunters wherever they were present. They could not risk to loss the territory of Hightown. From Hightown they could again begin their journey toward the battles however once the beasts took hold on the Hightown then all hopes would die with it.


    The apparent peace is mere deception:


    In The First Tower of Rank Masters;


    All First Rank Masters were present in the first Tower Hall. Their tamed beasts were flying above the sky outside the Tower. With all their overbearing presence they gathered on the First Tower to decide on some important matters.


    Other than four Rank Masters all others were doing field jobs of guiding the Hunter Kings and making sure that their strong hold yet to sustainst breaths. The Four Hunters were near retirement however they not giving retirement because of the threat. They could not let disloyal hunters take ce these open slots this was the reason that these slots were not given to the new entrants.


    Presently they were testing the loyalty of the two First Rank Masters who recently joined First Tower. They were not here at this moment. This meeting was urgent and the Rank Masters wanted to make some arrangements in case anyone of the two failed to bring harmony in the biggest ind of the Frost Fire Continent.


    This continent has been under threat from previous decade. "Frost Fire is our biggest battle ground as the signs point out." Theparably stronger Rank Master started pointing the first sour fact of today''s meeting. Other Rank Masters respected him for various reasons. First he was most loyal strongest among them.


    Not only was his tamed beast exceptionally loyal toward him in fact the hidden guardian added to his overall strength. This guardian was the shredded stone of dead beast. The Rank Master let it reach the requiem state and gave permission to take the body of the dying hunter.


    There were several emblem decorated on his chest as a sign of his aplishments. This guardian stone was also standing at the entrance of the Tower Hall prudently keeping look at the beasts flying above the sky. "Indeed the new Rank Masters have promised that he would kill the leading dens of the beast and weaken their strength. They left today. I am not sure the consequences after they return." The older Rank Master added.


    "Both were bragging that they could defeat their dens with their present level of strength. Only their sess could prove their bragging." The third elder spoke sarcastic. The reason behind his tone was clear. He once did the same and bragged things which turned out toughest and he returned injured.


    He barely saved his life back then. Few things which he learned from the battle he shared with others. ording to the findings only a Hunter Monarch could stop dens of the several leading beasts in the Frost Fire continent.


    "Giving them a chance is necessary because anything could prove helpful even if few of them retreat." The first Rank Master smiled. He has met several new joiners with utmost level of ambitions to bring peace for the Hightown however half of them got killed and half of them returned injured.


    Their deaths were for the sake of the Hightown so it has its worth. It was rule of the Three Towers that the new joiners were always given chance to prove their positions. They were mostly experienced Hunter Kings with strong backgrounds willing to test their grounds for the sake of Hightown and against the enemies of the Hightown.


    "Since we know the reasons behind this chaos why not join hands and kill the culprit?" the experienced Rank Master grimly uttered. He was tired of the never ending pursuit of those beasts. Rank Masters had been struggling from previous decade to keep the beasts limited in their Frost Fire Continent for the sake of adjacent inds.


    His suggestion has grown old just like issue. He was asking this suggestion long ago however it was almost impossible to work on. A Rank Master of third Rank was leading them from a decade. He has several secrets of the Hightown and always the missions failed because of his presence among beasts.


    If not for the disloyal hunters and the elders; the present trouble had never been rising and bringing chills for the loyals of the Hightown. "My friend I agree with your suggestion but how can we reach the sour spot and kill the scum. He is hiding among beasts. The Frost Fire Continent is not small ce. We always get lost because of the over smart beasts. Only a Hunter Monarch can break their conscious levels of strength." The old Rank Master spoke in broken tone.


    When a Rank Master took the position, he happened to be a retired hunter so it was individually impossible to battle those conscious attacks of the higher level intellect influence of the beasts.


    There were several other problems which they had been wreaking their brains on but could not find solution or the suitable stones for battling in the Frost Fire Continent. None of the level eight stone followmands under the territory of the Frost Fire continent.

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    Chapter 361: Level Battles 35


    Level Battles 35


    Qiao guided the monsters not to wander or get agitated by creating a strong barrier for the monsters. He was trying his best andmending his stone various locations. Those hills were at some distance and the beasts were trying to sneakily enter in the flock of monsters.


    The sudden and unwarned attacks kept them away from the monsters. For some time this struggle kept going. Lam took half of the day and consumed several beasts. It took toil because few level seven beasts meat could have proved fruitful however here most of them were level six.


    Qiao side smiled seeing the struggle of his loyal monster. He could understand how the monster wished to be of helpful in this mission. He just liked its sincere ways. It slightly moved his heart. His attacks were troublesome for the beasts and they were ring the sharp hunter by hiding behind the hills.


    Qiao was standing on top of the hill and keeping strict eyes at every development. Because of his active methods the beasts were cursing him. The monsters were slowly leaving the part of second ind and they unable to digest them leaving just like that.


    They were nning for piles of food and here they were starving for one single hunt. Qiao could notice their frustration but could not help let them agitate the peaceful migration of the monsters.


    It would bring trouble for the four team members standing at the opposite side. Slowly more beasts joined and hide behind the hill. They were reluctant and could never let them go. It would ruin their ns of level up in this winter.


    "Why are we hiding? It has been long that none other hunter joined?" one of the beasts asked others while sneaking toward the hunter. Their drooling faces were emptied out of saliva. "Do you still think that another hunter is needed in his presence? Just look his hawk eyes." the other beast answered in broken words.


    Few of them were stymied at the tireless ways of the hunter. "Let''s attack him else we will remain empty handed despite the fact that lots of monsters are walking right in front." a desperate beast fueled others. "There is no other way." They whispered in unison.


    "Stop you fools." Before they could rush toward the hill where the hunter was standing someone stopped them. They retreated and looked at the one who spouted fools.


    "Are you going to attack and then regret? Can''t you see the hunter is already level seven peak? There is no way that we can stop him from attacks. If you all are bent on to attack then select few to sneak in the flocks of the monsters during your attack." This beast reminded them the real purpose of the attack.


    They came know that they were skipping important aspect of their struggle. "So your n is to split and then half of us will attack the hunter and half would sneak in the flock of the monsters it would agitate the monsters and then the hunter would no more be able to keep attacking us?" one of them summarized the n and they agreed immediately.


    Qiao waspletely focusing because the numbers of the beasts were increasing in the surrounding hills. This was enough to bring streak of sweat on his forehead. Lam was sitting at the ground motionless. The flesh of the beasts was immensely powerful mainly it took more than of the amount. The immense amount of heat was rushing inside the body.


    This was critical part where the strength would umte and temper the clogged muscles. Suddenly Lam started running toward the hills with the bloodshot eyes. The monstrous aura was increasing. It simply brought chaos for Lam. The immense amount of real source caused sudden disturbance in the entire body. By running it wanted to bnce the turmoil within.


    It will also help in tempering the body parts which were going through the changes. All three dots on its neck skin were break apart. The hidden feathers were tearing apart the back skin. The snow white skin with the sky blue tabs tainted with the green lines in the process. Qiao saw Lam running.


    He was currently busy in tackling the number of beasts and could not send the stone behind for help. Still his attention was distracted much. This gave chance to the beasts that were ready to enter in the flocks of the peaceful monsters. As soon as the beasts get into they started attacking by dragging the monsters from their neck.


    The long teeth dug in the neck; this rendered many monsters helpless. Few others started running around seeing that the beasts were attacking. Thest attack made the beasts retreat and only then Qiao could see what was going on among monsters. The first group of the beasts retreated seeing that the second group seeded in making up the said n.


    The ruckus was slowly spreading among monsters. They were afraid of the beasts. Qiao hurried and followed. Hemanded his stone to immediately kill every beast along the attack. This was thest resort to frighten these over smart beasts. An hour or so passed while Qiao was ughtering in his way toward the flock.


    Half of the beasts returned in the hills however half of them were still among the monsters. Qiao rushed between the monsters and chased the remaining few beasts. His attacks were ruthless and it left no choice. Lam was nowhere. It increased his worry.


    The loyal monster wanted to leap a level for the sake of helping master however it could be dangerous. Qiao cannot neglect possible threats of such haste. He wanted to kill all these beasts and then look for Lam. Last two were killed with single attack and the monsters finally rest at ease. Fortunately they did not run at the opposite side.


    Qiao was able to take hold of the situation. The beasts were left with no choice but to retreat. They could not immediately n anything and only helplessly let the monsters pass by the second ind. Qiao took a look at the present situation. It was under control but Lam was missing.

 Chapter 362: Level Battles 36

    Chapter 362: Level Battles 36


    Level Battles 36


    Qiao surveyed the area but could not spot Lam anywhere. He was running towards the next hill. The monsters crossed half of the area under the second ind. Qiao rushed and secured the next threat points. The near hills were beaming with the presence of the hidden beasts. He could not find whereabouts of the loyal monster.


    Slowly his worry was increasing with the time stopped at some frame. His attention was divided looking at the moving monsters; keeping the beasts away from the migration and worrying for the loyal monster. The weather was still dull however the winds started to add the dryness.


    Initially it was not troublesome but the weather turned intense sluggishly. Dry dust added along with the dried out leaves flying here and there at the mercy of the wind. His fleece fluttered with the wind and the clean hair got dusty with the dusty air. Qiao was moving his hands and guiding his stones to not waste single moment or leave any open spot for the beasts.


    The changed weather forced monsters to walk faster and leave the territory of the second ind. Qiao rushed to another hill killing beasts in his way. The beasts were no more hopeful in getting their hands on the targets.


    The day was near end. The monsters were about to cross thest part of the second ind. They gathered in a ce and decided to attack at once with all force. The wind was getting stronger and it was difficult to stand firm. Dust was scattering limiting the view of surrounding.


    Qiao was caught in serious situation. Fortunately the monsters were not terrified by the changed circumstances. They were leaving thest part in hurry. The beasts gathered in a group and came surrounding from every side. They were annoyed and wanted to get back at the hunter.


    Qiao saw them gathering around and shook his head. He was worried for his loyal monster and here these beasts wanted to waste his precious time. The winds turned in to wind storm along with the dust and the broken dried leaves.


    The beasts were very d that the hunter was caught in trouble now they could easily attack them. The weather did not create trouble for them because they could use their feathers against the wind. Qiao tookst look at the leaving monsters. He was at ease that the monsters finally crossed second ind without any big trouble.


    Well biggest trouble was lurking around him. He could see the rage filled eyes of the beasts. They wanted to tear him apart in pieces to vent out their hatred. The numbers were increasing soon he was surroundedpletely. Few of the beasts attacked at him; at the same time they heard blood curdling echoing toward them with the thunder pace.


    Qiao was also shocked. He intended tomand his stone and escape from the raged beasts. Killing them recklessly was not his way of dealing things. These beasts were angry at him however if he escaped they would not be able to chase behind that''s why killing them was useless in his view.


    He could easily escape from their circle nevertheless he was not willing to leave before searching Lam. A big feathers creature leapt toward the beasts at the same time. The newly tear opened skin was seeping blood. The three dots on the neck appeared three eyes.


    The overall skin color changed in the deep blue. The green circles became the outline of the feathers. Qiao barely noticed in the wind storm and recognized Lam. Hepletely forgot that beasts were in the middle of attacking at him.


    Lam leapt with bloodshot eyes and tore apart the attacking beasts. It was going through the ordeal of transformation however notpletely unaware about the tough time of the master. Qiao used his both hands andmanded his tones clearing the dusty wind to have a clear view of the transformed rare monster.


    The beasts werete to react. Lam killed half of them and only stopped when Qiao gestured to halt this ughter. The beasts were initially raged and angry at the hunter nevertheless seeing that he was the one to save their lives they returned with the dazed expressions. They hide behind the hills.


    Lamnded on the ground. Qiao was looking at the loyal monster. He was pleasantly shocked that the monster immediately listened to his order. Lam lowered its head in front of the master. "You are looking overbearing. I am d that you leveled up. I think you should clean this blood first." Qiao was d truly.


    The monster nodded its huge head and used its feathers for blocking wind. Qiao side smiled. This monster was acting like possessive girlfriend but he liked the level of loyalty. They walked towards where the monsters were heading.


    The two teams were also following to lead the migration. The two towns at the other side of the second ind were worried for any horrible event. The day was ending without ruckus and it assured them that they were saved.


    The team members heard many attacks. They were ready for any mishap however the active team leader seemed reaching everywhere in the blink of eye and killing beasts as if he was their death apparition. "How is your condition?" Qiao asked when they were walking in the middle of the storm. He was not going to ask for a ride from the loyal monster.


    "I am still going through inner changes. Meat of few beasts would help stable the present condition. But I would not leave my master alone this time." Lam was determined. Qiao nodded. He was also thinking the same looking at the unclear advanced transformation. From appearance it looked iplete.


    "I am thest monster of my race in the South Sepedra. I don''t know if my race existed in other parts of the continents. However no matter if I found some den I would not leave my master till death." Lam spread its feathers and blocked strong winds from every side for the master.

 Chapter 363: Level Battles 37

    Chapter 363: Level Battles 37


    Level Battles 37


    "Fate will decide the future." Qiao spoke. He was not sure what would unfold in the near future so he could not speak something concrete. They reached the third ind where the migration stopped for the night. It was also due to the wind storm.


    The boundary line was no more smooth sailing. The broken crevices were biggest danger for the traveler. One could imagine traveling here in the night could turn horrible experience. Probably Monsters were also unwilling to take risk. Because of the wind storm the falling evening was looking like mid night darkness. Qiao let the stones create enough light in the surrounding.


    He could see in the darkness but the dusty wind storm was blocking vision. They were crossing the boundary line when Qiao stopped at the big crevice. It was deep and narrow. It was easy to trip inside the crevice however once tripped barely anyone could make aeback. "I wonder whether these crevices are present throughout the third ind or across the boundary line." Qiao spoke jumping from above the crevice.


    "I can sense these are present everywhere." Lam answered. It opened the transformed green lines that have doubled importance. This transformation enhanced senses. Lam could use them for sensing any type of danger and several other benefits of simr nature.


    Qiao nodded. This means the third ind would bring different type of challenges. He was yet to think what kind of nning could help when someone came rushing in the wind storm. The hunter stooped seeing that the team leader was inside the territory of the third ind.


    "Team leader, there is a problem. One of the affiliated hunter fell in the crevice in his ignorance. We are unable to help him. I was sent to search you and inform." The hunter huffed and puffed before speaking the worry. Rushing in the wind storm took much toil and he exhausted.


    "Oh bring us there." Qiao spoke looking at Lam. It was gesture for the loyal monster to keep strict lookout for the openings during their journey. Lam understood and walked ahead. They were walking in the wind storm again. "Where is the second group?" Qiao asked the hunter.


    "They are at the upfront waiting for the morning and lead the migration." The hunter told what he was aware until now. "Sure the monsters would have faced these openings after entering in the third ind?" Qiao asked. It was possible that the monsters might also face the same problem.


    "No they are safe. This third ind is present from ages and the monsters take this migration every after some time so they are quite familiar with the ce. The native hunters are also well versed with the diversity of the ind. Only the affiliated hunter had never been here before so he got caught in the opening due to the ignorance." The hunter exined.


    Qiao nodded. He was also oblivious about these fissures. They finally reached. Two hunters were looking down whereas the affiliated hunter was asking for help. It was narrow fissure and they were unable to bring him up. There was not enough space for the hunter to move his body freely and climb up.


    He was squeezed between the hard rocks after fall. Also there was no single feasible spot for climbing. Both hunters stood aside seeing the team leader. Qiao looked down inside the fissure. There the hunter hung on small space. He could not if he did then he might fell in the bigger fissure near down.


    Qiao could not order the hunter to try climbing. It would be dangerous. His stones were giving enough light but he could not find something helpful in this situation. His eyes fell on the fleece of the hunter and the idea hit his head.


    "Take off your fleece." Qiao asked the hunter standing near. The hunter got shocked. He was frightened actually. "What for?" he barely mumbled. He was thinking things wild and horrible. Perhaps the team leader was tired of them and wanted to throw them in the fissure and get rid? Qiao was not holding his expressions. He was looking grim and ruthless.


    Qiao was taking look at the depth of the fissure then he ordered, "All of you should take off your fleece." With his order it was confirmed that he wanted to use them either to bring up the hunter and go down with him. They could see that no matter how hard they work, none would be able to bring the hunter up at the surface.


    "Why are you worried? Just give this fleece to me." Qiao spoke again. The hunter hurriedly handed him the fleece. Qiao joined them to shape rope. He threw the temporary rope down to estimate, the rope was still short. He took off his fleece and joined.


    Now it was perfect. Qiao held the corner and uttered, "Take hold on it and we will bring you up." He gestured other hunters to pull the fleece once the hunter grab on it. They did the same. The hunter was worried and thought that perhaps they would give up on him and leave in the morning.


    But to think that the team leader woulde up with such easy way to bring him up; there was gratitude in the tear filled eyes when the hunter reached at the surface. The hunters were usually heartless. They easily give up on the injured or thepanion that caught in trouble by chance. "Since this ind has several fissures then everyone should carefully walk around." Qiao simply patted the hunter and advised others.


    They admired the witty and sober team leader. In the same situation other team leader might have used these hunters even if he had had been generous to help the fallen one. This might have resulted one or two fell inside in the process. It was said that hunting tempered the intellect however for most of the hunters it was otherwise.


    They temper yet their thick brains barely learn smart ways. For Qiao it was normal of handling simple stuff. He was genius university student admitted on schrship. He was smart but poor student. Most of the hunters could not help but get moved by his ways.

 Chapter 364: Level Battles 38

    Chapter 364: Level Battles 38


    Level Battles 38


    They went back to their assigned work. The winds slowed down after some time. Qiao thought to survey the surrounding and see if the monsters were under the territory of the third ind. The other side was the Nest. Nest was built for the both side town''s poption. Normally the team present in the Nest could handle stray or wandering one or two monsters.


    However Migration was different. Hightown send its teams ording to the severity of the area and the demand of the nearing territory. In case the monsters in the near forests were not higher level so the team assigned would be normal. Most part of the boundary line and the open forests in the Inama Continent bear the habitat of level six or lower level monsters.


    Considering this, level six peak team of hunters was assigned toplete their six months mission in this Nest. For migration seniors already issued orders. Only the team leader was decided at thest moment. Monsters were resting. Few of them taking look at the active hunter.


    Their eyes were flickering light in the darkness simr of small and dim light source. Those nearing the fissures did not close eyes or sleep. They were alert for the toil of the migration. Their habitat in the next territory was better home in the winters because it has several underground caves. The winter snow or the harshness remained at the surface and these monsters could spend this time in leveling up.


    Qiao let the loyal buddy rest for a while and he was jumping between the groups of the monsters. He was going to see the four hunters at the upfront. After a full fledge burdensome day and the work, he was going to meet them and ask if they need anything or any help.


    His job was to run the team and secure the migration so he thought that it would be safe for the normal hunters to lead the migration while he would be facing the beasts hence beasts were the only threat for now.


    He reached the group of four hunters. They were sitting at the edge of mount, looking at the tired monsters. The whole day they were leading the migration without worry of the beasts. If they happened to be in the middle they might have heard theshes of the attacks during the day. This was the reason that they were quite surprise for not even once they faced the threat of the beasts.


    They saw the team leader. His appearance was off because of traveling in the dusty wind storm. Two stones were creating light at his both sides. His expressions were not mild or lenient.


    "I hope the day peaceful?" Qiao asked bringing vague smile. "Indeed the migration was peaceful. We are confident that the next day will be equally smooth going." The hunter that broke his jaw in the previous confrontation stood up and answered immediately.


    Qiao nodded, "You will follow me tomorrow. There should be one or two hunters helping the monsters not to fell in the fissures during journey." The hunter listened this and his broken jaw almost fell again. Qiao talked with other hunters and advised to remain alert and guide the migration as before. He then returned with the hunter.


    The hunter was level seven peak and he could rush between the monsters and the groups helping them from the fissures. Qiao was taking this aspect his considering for strong reason. In his eyes if half of the monsters fell in the fissures during journey then it would not be called sessful migration.


    "Do you know about this third ind something that I should be aware of?"Qiao asked the hunter who was silently following him behind. The hunter coughed, "The native hunters told that the threat in the third ind is double fold because the boundary line breaded level seven beasts. Though the beasts never attacked on the Nest however they will attack on the migration." The hunter told what he heard from other three native hunters.


    The beasts preferred not to cross the whole ind and tickle the Nest for no special reason; they rather focus on the avability of the fresh food. Qiao heard understood. The third ind was going to be tough not just for the fissures but the presence of stronger beasts.


    They were in the middle when Qiao noticed the other four hunters leaving for the other side of the ind to secure the nest with his orders. He called out them. They stopped knowing that it was team leader. Qiao gestured the affiliated hunter toe back and ordered others to work with all their efforts for the safety of the Nest.


    He intended to keep these both affiliated hunters at the ce where the threat could originate and ruin the mission. He could guide them so that the threat should remain under their control. This second hunter was saved from falling in the depths of the fissures therefore he was wholeheartedly sincere to fulfill the orders of the team leader.


    This boundary line was different from the previous one. There the beasts were hidden behind the small and big hills here it was difficult. Only big and old bald trees were present. It could make the beasts not wait for ns to work instead they would attack recklessly. Qiao was also changing his procedure ording to the ce and the circumstances.


    His attentions were clear. He could not let those beasts disrupt the migration or agitate the monsters. They returned back where Qiao left Lam. "From this line to onward at the distance of hundred meters you will be holding the situation. Your responsibility is to kill any beasts that try to enter the groups of monsters. Use your best stones. If I noticed that you are saving higher level stone then you will face my wrath." Qiao looked at the hunter. The hunter kept his right hand at his left cheeks and nodded worrying that the hunter might p again.

 Chapter 365: Level Battles 39

    Chapter 365: Level Battles 39


    Level Battles 39


    The hunter was conservative about the use of the stones. If not ordered he would have saved his stones but to see the threatening expressions of the team leader he wanted to cry. This overbearing team leader was not only ruthless also he was savage to the extent of imagination. He was thinking how this team leader learned his hidden thoughts.


    "You should head toward the said ce and survey first. As the day opened there will be lot burden on your shoulder. Do not make mee and remind all this." He gestured him to leave. Few hunters were really headache they would not listen until they faced someone stronger or fearless. Qiao learned it slowly knowing some of the human habits were irreconcble be it in the world of monsters or the advanced world of technology.


    The hunter left to fulfill the orders. "Just like the other you will also look after the boundary area and all possible ces where the beasts can attack the migration. You cannot ck or be lenient in this job. Keep them away at any cost until the migration entered in the next ind. If you face any problem do let me do." Qiao advised and the hunter left enthusiastic to do his best.


    After this he turned his attention at the monster. Lam sprawled on the ground as if it was hell tired of something troublesome. It was tough day for the monster as well. Typically it might have taken long time however the presence of the base source in abundance and the permission of the master was enough to let it experiment with the leveling.


    It was helpful with regard of the changes. Fortunately Lam was able to digest the heat produced by the immensely strong base source. It differed because Lam did not bother to limit or be picky when eating the beasts. Qiao was waiting for the morning. He was also keeping critical eye at the monster.


    The present changes were wonderful no doubt nheless he was not sure how the monster would react afterpletely gain control on the strength. Qiao made his mind in case the monster wanted to leave and search dens of the same race, he would give permission without thinking much.


    Also he was not depending on the monster for this mission or the future missions. He was capable enough to face the world of hunting with the same grit. The philosophy of his life was simple; living and fighting alone was better than keeping disloyals in the team. With every passing day his heart was getting restless at the thought of facing wicked hunter.


    Gaining the first rare stone and the Aqua weapon was the first achievement. Now his attention was to get his hands on another rare stone. ording to his calctions four rare stones would be enough for the final battle at the promise if he got the loyalty of some stronger beast.


    The passing days were bringing him one step closer to his death. The aura of the death that was shrouding him before weakened with the time because he was gaining levels nevertheless it could not change the fact that he was being dragged toward the death eventually.


    It had been four months when the fruit of his good deed threw him in this world. Straight four months that he did not see his younger sibling. He was currently level seven peak hunter wielding immense strength matching with the level eight hunter. This was enough to give hope to his throbbing heart. When all around was silent he was looking at theparably clear sky.


    After the dusty wind storm the mid night was clear and silent. The monsters closed their eyes trying to shake off the worry of the enemies. Only the hunters were alert and active for the fear of the team leader. they did not sleep instead walked in the surrounding with the active stones.


    Qiao was also awake. He was preparing for big battle in the morning. It was clear that the level seven beasts would not fear the presence of the level seven hunters in fact they might mock them. This means there will be tough situation unless he showed his ruthless side. "Seems like I will be bloody hunter for the beasts in the morning." Qiao murmured. Lam opened its eyes and heard the words of the master.


    "I will render my part then." Lam added. Qiao hurriedly moved to see the monster. Compared with the previous exhausted expressions currently Lam was looking better. "You woke up." Qiao knew nothing what else to add.


    "When master is wide awake I should not ck." Lam chuckled. The fifteen feet huge stature moved a bit. More than half of the total size feathers shirk. "Oh I should clear the dust at some distance." Lam noticed that the master was sprawled on the ground with ease.


    It walked away and then shook the feathers. Clouds of dust withered. Lam was feeling stable condition from inside. The previous inner turmoil was no more there. The currently level managed to sessfully let the monster take the new effects of the body.


    Lam shook feathers and created the blow of the wind to test how much strength these feathers hold. Truthfully speaking Lam was eager to let the master ride on its back. Rushing took lot of strength, also it hindered the hunter and took much time.


    With the flying monster Qiao could easily take a look at the surrounding and kill the beasts if needed. It would decrease his worry. Well Qiao has different thoughts. Lam returned and sat beside the master. "Master I want your permission to go and find some water source." Lam lowered its huge head.


    "I was about to say it. The blood on your feathers has dried out and it is stinking." Qiao chuckled waving his hand worry free. Lam nodded and took flight towards the source of the water. The night slipped much faster. The new day opened with the new challenges.

 Chapter 366: Level Battles 40

    Chapter 366: Level Battles 40


    Level Battles 40


    The monsters woke up early for the long day struggle. This ind was tough deal for the travel. Making through the fissures and avoiding the enemies. They could only expect the present team of hunters to keep the previous alert methods to save them. The danger was bigger because in case the beasts attack the damage would be two fold.


    Half of the monsters might fell in the fissures if they ran around. This was the price of moving toward better conditions yet the monsters pay. Qiao let the two affiliated hunters block the paths of the beasts from different points. At least it would decrease the sudden onught.


    Qiao was about to move along when he saw Lam flying and nearing. Its feathers looked strongerpared yesterday when it newly tear apart the skin and appeared. The flexible bones were still void of flesh or cover. It seemed the monster would wait for it toplete the natural process.


    Its aura was also improved. The overall color of its skin changed, with the distinctive five eyes, short tail and big feathers the level eight granted powerful image to the monster. Qiao stepped ahead and the monster spread its feather in his feet, "My master can take ride instead of rush skill." Lam soberly spoke.


    Qiao nodded and hopped on the back of the monster. The huge feathers pped bringing Qiao in the open sky. Now he could easily survey the migration and the monsters. He could also spot the two affiliated hunters standing at his marked positions with the active stones. The fissures were looking like random lines on the ground.


    The movement of the monsters and the journey was most noticeable aspect in this third ind. They were very careful and prudent while take leaps from above the fissures. Qiao admired such organized method of the monsters. This was beginning of the day and the beasts were appearing at the side lines of the boundary. They could see the protective measure but knowing that they will ruin it soon they were quite care free.


    Qiao took a look at the other side of the ind. Three hunters were standing alert at the open ground. It was least point line for the monsters to stay under the area of the ind and not to wander the other side where the Inama Continent has its poption.


    He could imagine how much he had been rushing to fulfill the mission. It was easy in case the affiliated hunters needed his help. He patted the back of the monster and smiled. "My friend you are trustable. How long you want to stay with me?" he asked to confirm it.


    There was no blood oath between this master and the monster so the monster was free to leave any time. Qiao intentionally did not take this oath from the monster. "As long as I am breathing, I would not leave your side." Lam spoke determined. It greatly wished that the master should ask for the blood oath however Qiao did not propose it.


    "Then hurry we are going to let the beasts know their ce." Qiao spoke in high spirits. From above he spotted three groups of the beasts sneakily approaching the hunter. He was alert however holding his hand on his cheeks. Qiao shook his head seeing that this hunter was still in trauma. He alone would not be able to kill or chase all three groups because he was oblivious of their onught.


    These beasts were ready to get rid the hunter then look for the potential target. Lam pped and brought Qiao above the head of the hunter. It lowered its feather to let the master stand on the ground. It might have brought above the heads of the beasts nheless they were moving among the big and bald trees.


    The forest was merely for name still autumn whipped trees were present to give a sign of its presence. The beasts were reaching the hunter and he was standing worry free. "Where are your thoughts wandering?" Qiao spoke and his words brought back the senses of the hunter. He seemed lost instead horrified to see the team leader suddenly appearing.


    Qiao did not stop to listen his excuse. He ran toward the beasts attacking randomly. The beasts were caught off guard. They were stunned to think how the hunter got wind of their silent advancement. Qiao has seen their ces so he was urate in his attacks.


    The hunter saw him attacking. He also joined hands and attacked. His were using the wit of the team leader means that the hunter attacked the same ce where Qiaomanded his stone to attack. This led the beasts go through two fold face off.


    At the time they decided to retreat half of them were dead by then. Qiao turned and see the hunter. "You were doing good just keep in mind that the beasts are slightly intellectualpared to you." Qiao spoke in. The hunter blinked at the open insult but he could not refute the timely appearance of the team leader.


    Qiao said so and walked out of the bald forest. The hunter stood at his previous spot this time not thinking useless things in his head. He was making ns how to get back at the team leader. This confrontation taught him serious life lesson.


    If not stronger then he could screw his life in his ignorance. Qiao was going to survey the surrounding again. He might never had had taken it necessary but for the sake of mission he was thoughtful. The beasts were utterly baffled with the sudden attack. Two level eight atone were attacking without intervals. This gave impression that some Hunter King was guarding the migration and the monsters. It was terrible experience for them. They were level seven butpeting with the Hunter King was impossible.


    The remaining alive beasts retreated. They did not know about other dens of the beasts nheless they would not resort any method of attack in the presence of the Hunter King. Not only his attacks also his appearance matched with the Hunter Kings so it easily created this impression for them.

 Chapter 367: Level Battles 41

    Chapter 367: Level Battles 41


    Level Battles 41


    Qiao barely saved this part of the boundary line from the iing chaos. This let him think to keep strict eyes at theplete boundary line. He hopped on the back of the monster. The other side was silent and peaceful. The monsters were not irritated by any attack until now so they were traveling without wandering aimlessly.


    The first group of the hunters was leading them. Qiao returned toward the boundary line and took a look at the second hunter. He was currently battling with one of the group of beasts. Initially it was not intense then more beasts joined in the onught.


    The hunter was facing difficulty. It was first ever that he had been attacking beasts and to add it, he was all alone. Hunters start hunting beasts after level seven. Half of them dy those missions because they were afraid to face the beasts. Here the team leader left him alone to fight for the life. He was thinking wild things as to how these beasts would tear apart him in pieces.


    Qiaonded right beside at the same time. He was like an aggressive and ruthless Hunter King with no worry whether the opponent was the beast or the monster. Before the team member couldprehend or apud for the timely appearance he was saw the ruthless attacks on the beasts.


    For Qiao timepses were important. Giving some time to the opponent was equal to lend helping hand to the enemy. Minute of dy could turn the whole scenario against the winner. His uncontrolled attacks forced the beasts to move back. The team member heaved a sigh of relief seeing that the team leader was responsible.


    "If it was not you I might have faced worst." The hunter spoke grateful. "If it was not I then it must be you to care your responsibility." Qiao side nced at the team member to observe whether he understood his words or not. Sure enough he did not get them instead looked foolishly so that team leader should exin.


    Qiao shook his head disappointed. He has no time to exin something that one could only learn with experience or grit. The hunter scratched his hair and stood alert. He could see that the team leader was strict if he wanted to not offend him then he should remain true to his job. The day was moving so did the migration and the monsters.


    After half of the day Lam told that it was exhausted. Qiao immediately selected the hill andnded. Lam sprawled. "I better take one more full meal before we leave this ce." Lam spoke. Qiao was about to go and stand alert for the attack of the beasts when he heard Lam.


    "Come with me. You can get your full meal when the beasts will attack us." Qiao chuckled. He intentionally chose this ce because the beasts were getting ready at the far end for a big attack. Lam dragged its huge feathers walking behind master.


    Qiao gestured it to move at the left without creating noise. Lam barely held its feathers up and walked with mild feet as if feared to wake up the sleepy ground. The beasts came making sharp sounds creating some threat for whoever was appointed to stop them. Lam attacked from left and Qiao from the right side.


    Lam was not using feathers to attack instead it was using stone. It was not well versed with the usage of these feathers. Lam might have waited for few days before the actual flight however master was in urgent need of assistance.


    Going for the water source was excuse. Lam was practicing flight half of the time. It returned after making sure that the feathers could stable in the air for long time. Qiao was doing uncontrolled attacks to threaten these beasts to stay away from the migration. His ways were ruthless only to make sure that the mission should not fail.


    If he let the beasts take him easy then the things would turn in to mess soon. "Do not let beasts take you easy." Qiao looked at the loyal monster andughed reminding the previous words. Lam blinked then remembered. Now it understood the meaning of the previous words uttered by the master back then.


    With this Lam leapt ferociously at the beasts and tore them apart by digging the sharp teeth. It took one after the other from their neck and injured. When the beasts noticed the bloody monster they were terrified to think when these monsters grew their guts for attacking the beasts? Whatever piece of mass tasted good Lam munched in one bite then moved on to other target.


    Qiao was no different with his wild attacks. It seemed many hunters were making it difficult for the beasts to advance forward. There was no option other than to curse and return back to their dens. Few attacks were intense and the blood sttered tainting the fleece of the hunter.


    Qiao did not mind for the sake of the mission. The day was nearing its end and the monsters were reaching at the next ind. The distance between every ind was not same but it seemed that the monsters kept feasible control on the pace perhaps they could calcte the time and decide when to travel fast and when slow down.


    Qiao stood at the finishing point and looked at the map. They were away from the Nest. This means the critical part of the journey was done without big ruckus. Apparently the beasts were no more in a mood to attack or try onest.


    It was due to the fear of the ruthless hunter. They never happened to see such hunter; they did not witness sliver of fear in his eyes no matter if the whole group attacked at once. Instead they feared his existence more than ever.


    Qiao was well aware about the threat and possible war. He wanted to temper his aura so to let the beasts bear his existence. The aura and the type of aura depended on the fact as to how many beasts or the monsters a hunter killed during level up.

 Chapter 368: Level Battles 42

    Chapter 368: Level Battles 42


    Level Battles 42


    Qiaopletely took hold in the next ind. With the constant battles he was getting it towards the level eight. At this point ofst ind; the number increased greatly that half of the ce looked like the battle field filled with the dead beasts. They were all level seven. On all ces he was reluctant to get his hands on the beast stones.


    In the fourth ind the loyal stone started flickering some tiny dots of light around Qiao when he was in the middle of the battle. Qiao had been relying on two level eight stones. Seeing that the stone which submitted previously was trying to ask some permission; Qiao was reluctant to listen but then he decided otherwise.


    The stone was asking permission of its master to absorb the energy of the fallen stones. The loyal stone after witnessing that the master has no concerns for the beast stones, it wanted to absorb the aura and the energy from them. Qiao thought for a while and nodded giving permission.


    The stone shook bright and leapt to absorb the energy. Without the permission of the master, the stone would not be able to do this in the inactive condition so to fulfill absorption; the stone needed the favor of the master to keep it active.


    Qiao had had built strong trust with this specific stone because on several asions the stone bet its overall strength to save him. The stone absorbed the beast energy and the streaks of various lines slowly turned pink and green. Qiao was amazed to see this and the colorbination was something new for him.


    The stone returned satisfied. Qiao deactivated it.


    In the next ind Qiao did not bat his eyes on the fallen stones. But to see so many stones giving brightness forced him to sweep them all. He was not greedy instead wanted to use them for weapon if he could customize one depending on his efforts.


    The town''s people were happy that this migration did not bring trouble for them. Two hunters from the Nest were sent to check the situation. They returned after witnessing single hunter turning the good day of the beasts into worst day.


    The migration entered in thest ind at the fifth day. These five days exhausted the team members. None of them rested be it day migration or the night when the monsters no more travel. They could travel but prioritize rest. "How cruel is this hunter? I wonder if I am still normal hunter to remain awake on my toes ends during mission days. This is the first ever mission in my life to make me regret choosing the hunting profession." One of the tired native hunters burst out his frustration.


    "Look before you speak. You might offend the hunter in your ignorance. Well I am not that frustrated like you. I am learning true hunting spirit from this ambitious team leader." the other added.


    The day did not end. The monsters were walking towards thest ind that was their destiny. In this mission monsters as well as hunters faced worst whether too. Their initial enthusiasms died down long ago especially native hunters were at dead end of exhaustion.


    The affiliated hunters were no different but they were afraid of the wrath of the hunter. In these past five days; they witnessed one after the other unusual traits of the hunter. They were awe inspired and afraid at the same time. Qiao was as fresh as he just began the journey.


    Lam was able topletely grasp new changes also it was looking forward to the bigger adventures of the master. "Get those stones in one pouch and keep it until I find time and ce to customize a weapon." After collecting half of the fallen stones Qiao ordered Lam to do the rest of job.


    Not only they were able to save the Nest in fact none of the human town was affected with this migration which was blunt sess regarding mission. Well the team members were most d at the end of the mission. As soon as the migration ended, Qiao marked the territory and ordered the affiliated hunter to write down the report.


    The hunter was afraid to offend so he wrote down best of report. Second affiliated hunter was truly sincere. He was trying his best to stay around the team leader and learn from him. After making sure that the monsters settled in the sixth ind, the team started their journey back to the Hunter Association.


    This time they were rushing like well ambitious hunters everyone trying to run ahead of other. Qiao patted the back of the loyal monster and smiled to see the team members. He was no more rushing instead taking flight with Lam.


    Some of them were immensely shocked at the transformation of the pet monster of the hunter. Half of them really wanted to follow his path and be sessful hunters. Normal hunters can never dream of taming monster or beast before reaching the peak of level eight which was daydream for many. They witnessed how the pet monster followed the orders of the master.


    Qiao was not much happy because this mission took five days which was not good sign. Thest two months of his life were ticking and five days were consumed in this mission. He wanted to stop the time frames and be Hunter King at any cost before the two months end.


    He could see that Lam was not suitable for longer flights. After all it was monster in the first ce and second that not much time passed since it transformed. He was more than ever determined to tame a beast for the Hunter King Test Trials. Every level eight beast happened to be of double in sizepared with Lam but none could match the level of sincerity so he decided to keep the monster with him until thest shard of his journey.


    They reached the Hunter Association by the end of the evening.

 Chapter 369: Level Battles 43

    Chapter 369: Level Battles 43


    Level Battles 43


    Before they could reach the Hunter Association a spy sent from the elders returned earlier than them. He was mentionedplete report about how the special hunter held frightful control over the beasts. As soon as he left main office, Qiao and his team members walked in the first open hall.


    The elder was informed. He was unable to bring some sober expressions despite trying his best. The hunter was beyond his expectations. This clearly means that he deserved the confidential ss Test Mission which was sent by the Hightown.


    He walked one step at a time as if his days were near ending. The elder was d from his heart to meet such hunter personally. He was among loyals and ording to the signs this hunter could defeat most of the Hunter Kings which was good sign for the appearance of the Hunter Monarch but the things were kept confidential for several reasons.


    However no matter how secretively Hightown was guarding the aspiring hunter still tales of his battles were spreading by the mouth of those who once witnessed him. Not only his reputation as the ambitious hunter was spreading in fact he was known as ruthless as the wicked hunter however few of the powers were not clear whether he was among loyals or disloyals.


    It was possible that they would test him by throwing him among the masked loyals. His actions and decisions would decide his fate during such test. For now the elder did not cast his nce directly on Qiao Tai. "You all done this mission honestly. Go and collect your payments from the first desk. As for the team leader you''ll follow in my office." The elder coughed and mildly gestured to the hunter.


    They entered in the office. The elder waved his hand and moved out from the office closing the door. They sat across the desk. It was initially silence but then the silence prolonged. "I heard that a rare monster submitted to you. It is exceptional event in the history of hunting. The monsters prefer to die rather than submit despite the fact that beasts are strongerpared to monsters." The elder paused for few moments.


    Qiao did not know what to answer in return. He just chose to listen nevertheless he understood what the elder was implying. "Since you passed the mission the Hightown has already sent your ss Test obligation. I know you will be aware about the importance of ss Test. The Rank Masters would not ept you as level eight hunter in case you failed. It is possible that you would not return alive" The elder felt his throat got dry at this point.


    Qiao was listening prudently. He was well versed with the responsibilities of the high level hunters. Without few deaths the Hightown could not save millions of poption. It was up to the hunter whether he decided to take the ss Test or quit. For Qiao things were not as simple as it appeared.


    Qiao slightly smiled, "Quitting is for cowards. I believe in living true to purpose. This ss Test must be of utmost importance for the respected Hightown and they should trust that it has simr importance for me as well. I will remain loyal toward the Hightown and sincere intentions of the elders of the Hightown." Qiao ced his hand making the specific sign of loyalty.


    The elder nodded and stood up. He unlocked the drawer and brought out the sealed envelope. "Do you know about the ancient Hunter Monarch?" the elder casually asked. He wanted to give some hints to this young hunter so that whatever purpose he was following he could make it bigger than before.


    "I heard the respected Hunter Monarch won the never ending war between hunters and the beasts. He did his part in building strong hold in the seven continents by strengthening the existence of the Hightown." Qiao answered. He has much respect for those who never fear and work hard for the betterment of the human society, be it ancient world or the advanced world.


    "You might not know that respected Hunter Monarch was thest hunter who could tame beasts as well as monsters. I am sure you can understand why I rted this." The elder looked at Qiao for confirming that he was listening attentively.


    Most of the hunters indifferently listen the guidance or the pieces of advice given by old and retired hunters. Qiao was different, his expressions were clear that these words left some strong impression on him.


    "North Sepedra was banished out nearly two decades ago due to the beasts randomly attacking and killing the poption. Initially elders were not willing to order such mission, this is the reason that the beasts made north Sepedra as their habitat." The elder opened the envelope and read through the content of the mission introducing about the mission type.


    Through this sealed paper the elder came to know about the enemy and he decided to exin every detail. No one in the entire seven continents was ignorant about the missing hunter decade ago. The elder read the content and his eyes twitched.


    He was not expecting that the Hightown would choose this young hunter for such dangerous mission. The question was not that why they were sending him for the tough mission; the basic that the Hightown trust on him this much.


    Also Qiao was too young to face the experienced level eight hunter among the dens of the beasts. All beasts of North Sepedra were level seven or level eight, this said they live like human colonies. "The Hightown ordered you to kill the disloyal hunter and if needed destroy the North Sepedra, none of the beast should escape." The elder read through the content.


    "The assets of the evil hunter would belong to the Hightown as per the tradition. They have warned you that you should not mercy for any reason no matter if it is your own father." The elder closed the written paper.


    He was trying toprehend the inner thoughts of the young hunter but despite effort he could not tell what he was thinking inside his head.

 Chapter 370: Level Battles 44

    Chapter 370: Level Battles 44


    Level Battles 44


    "There is no recent map for North Sepedra because the beasts reconstructed it for their colonies. The simple and straight path that could lead you toward the North Sepedra is the finishing point of the South Sepedra where the territory of the third ind ends." The elder checked the mission details and the belongings which were sent by the Hightown then he roughly pointed the direction.


    Qiao has seen the third ind and he only needed to advance in the opposite direction for entering in the North Sepedra. "I understood the location." Qiao spoke before the elder could add few more pointers by waving his hands in the air. It looked like the elder was telling address of the next street.


    The elder rxed seeing that the hunter understood how to reach the said ce. "I have no more information regarding the North Sepedra and cannot tell what will be awaiting you in this mission. You are fortunate to hunt many beasts before this ss Test; it might release some aura of beasts from you. This way you can walk among them. Remember the said culprit is level eight and he must possess some rare stone else there is no reason for the beasts to let him lead them." The elder added.


    He was trying his best to borate most of the information or precautions. Later the elder opened small pouch, three powerful level eight stones were ced inside. Initially they decided on sending two stones but for some reason they sent three.


    Through the reports they were able to collect some of the information about the young hunter and they knew that he never kept lower level weapon or stone instead one level stronger than his present level. They did not want to face the dissatisfaction of the young hunter so they sent three.


    "The Hightown has no information regarding how much secrets the hunter has shared with beasts. Or what made him betray the hunters. So it is up to you to find out." The elder stood up and then sat again.


    "One more thing, you cannot take your monster in the North Sepedra, the beasts would kill immediately because they detested monsters as well as hunters likewise." The elder finished his words while cing keys in front of the young hunter, "If you want to take rest, a room is assigned to you."


    Qiao did not interrupt the elder during his talk. He has fewer questions because he believed in action rather than excuse. He picked the keys not because he wanted to take rest instead he was going to check whether he could make the second weapon.


    As for the matter of his monster, he could not let Lam surrounded by beasts. Qiao decided to leave the loyal monster at the Hunter Association for the time being or it could live in the third ind until the ss Test was done. Qiao thought it thoroughly and nodded.


    Someone guided him the room. Walking inside Qiao locked the door and opened the pouch filled with the beast stones. It was rarest of events where so many beasts faced the wrath of some Hunter King. It was ordered by the Hightown that the stronger Hunters should not harm the forest living out of their whim unless they were on mission and surrounded by the monsters or the beasts.


    Qiao used the same method on these stones which he used on the stones gathered from the fifth ind. The water creatures were killed by the scwag and the leftover stones were scattered on the ground. Despite using same or two fold amount of energy from the level eight stone. He could not melt these beast stones.


    In few attempts the room charred by the mes. Still the beast stones were in same condition. One or two hunters walking near the room noticed the something going wrong in the specific room. Normally walls would not shook or tremor unless the hunter was using stone energy inside it.


    Stone practice was not allowed in the individual rooms because they were no way simr to those abodes built in the Hightown. Using stone energy could seriously damage all adjacent rooms and the building. Qiao did not check the difference because he was well versed with how to control this energy.


    He was immersed in the experiments when someone knocked on the door. The elder from the first desk was informed by the native hunters and he was standing in front of the door when Qiao opened it. The elder sneaked the half room through the half open door. "Young man you should avoid using stone energy in the building. You would not like to see the poor building crumble down, would you?" the elder politely chuckled and his anger subsided seeing who was residing in the room.


    "Is that so? Rest assured I won''t use it anymore." Qiao looked at the native hunters standing behind and answered. He was done with the experiments and gave up. He was nning to go out and ask someone but not random hunter of course.


    Qiao collected his belongings and walked out some timeter. A hunter was standing in the open hall of the Hunter Association. As soon as he caught sight of him, he walked to greet. He was among the native hunters added in his team in the recentlypleted mission.


    "Can this senior bring me along toward Hightown?" he expectantly asked. Qiao took a nce and remembered that he was among team members. "I am not heading toward Hightown." He inly answered and walked ahead. The native hunter fell on his knees and begged, "Then please keep this stronger stone and let me travel with you. I wanted to learn from you." He was literally pleading. Qiao furrowed his brows, the begging was simply unreasonable. "I am not short on stones and you already know?" Qiao briefly nced as if trying to read his face.


    He was just a native hunter immensely moved by the senior hunter. He himself was very clear that this begging would not help. The senior has loyal monster for flight while he was nobody. "I indeed know senior and not intend to offend either. Can you give some guidance; it will be huge favor for a poor hunter." He pleaded with the same transparent expression.

 Chapter 371: Class Test

    Chapter 371: ss Test


    ss Test


    Qiao could see that they hunter was not much well from his appearance. This also means that the stone in his hand was the payment of the sessful mission and the only wealthy asset he belonged. "I can give some guidance now stand up." Qiao gestured him.


    He was thinking to ask this hunter if he could find some professional weapon maker in the vicinity. In return he would give some suggestion regarding hunting. The hunter heard and cleared his teary eyes. He once used this method in front of another affiliated hunter and the affiliated hunter kicked him away saying that he should not dream big.


    This time again he was ready to roll on the ground however he was confident that one day he would meet true hunter because true hunters were said to serene and unpretentious. "Let''s walk outside the Association." Qiao walked.


    He was going to let Lam tell about his important ss Test and also that it would note along. The hunter walked behind. "Do you know any weapon maker of higher level around this continent?" Qiao lowered his voice and asked the hunter.


    The hunter heard and nodded, "There is one old master however he returned from Hightown after retirement and I don''t know if he still Anneal Weapons. He lives in the same town where I live." The hunter honestly told.


    Qiao was rxed to hear this. ording to his information the masters of this ss could Anneal Stones of all type and design weapons of higher quality. He was not some professional in annealing the weapons so only learned master could solve his problem and designed the beast stones.


    "Can you bring me there?" Qiao asked the hunter. He voiced and the loyal monster appeared pping its feather from the horizon. Lam was looking overshadowing the horizon with the expanded feathers. Itnded right in front and lowered its head greeting the master.


    "Can you give us ride? It is fine if it is burdensome." Qiao waved his hand. He did not want his loyal monster to suffer. Lam spread its feathers. Qiao smiled and hopped on the monster giving helping hand to the hunter. They left toward the towns.


    The hunter was eagerly looking at the sides. He could never imagine that being on level seven he would be able to ride a stronger monster. "From the two inds opposite of the Hunter Association there are few towns. They are guarded by the hunters." The hunter pointed the direction and the monster flew with feasible pace.


    "A hunter should not follow the path presented to him by others. One should carve his path so that once he fall he could stand up with the same enthusiasm. Following the path of others slowly burn down the enthusiasm." Qiao spoke taking a deep breath.


    He thought to give some guidance since they were on journey towards the town. The hunter heard the strong words of the senior. Those words were enough to leave deep impression for him toprehend his life until now.


    It was true that he was following readymade path. "Second important aspect of hunting is simple yet horrible at the same time. You cannot learn without taking risk." Most of the hunters were not given enough of guidance when they join hunting.


    They stumble on life and death idents then follow what came ahead. Rarely anyone bothered to walk self-carved path. It was due to the indifference of the Guilds. They were criminally selfish. Only the pampered hunters of the hunting background got initial guidance from their homes or the elders.


    The stronger hunting families did not wish for the normal humans to appear as stronger and take their ce. It would greatly reduce their importance. They were more than selfish. Those hunting families were the true force behind the bigger matters of the Hightown.


    This was the reason that Qiao was given such impossible mission for the ss Test. When the matter of rmendation came in their knowledge, they immediately red on fire knowing that a young stronger hunter was taking big position soon without strong background.


    They were not in favor of taking exceptional steps but the voting stopped on draw. They had had sealed their mouths for the time being waiting for the hunter to show up in the Hightown.


    The loyal and senior hunters who liked the young hunter and his ways, they won this once but only for this once. They were well aware that they would not be able to bring another rmendation now it was up to the capability of the young hunter to defeat these haughty hunters with strong backgrounds.


    They were conceited and not much beneficial for the Hightown in true sense else the beasts would not have beening in to power from few decades. The threat became stronger when conceited people gather at one point of bringing down the overall strength of the foundation.


    The elders wished that the hunter return sessful so that they could rejoice their hard work and the trust for sure. However they were sure that these oldies and their descendants would create trouble for the young hunter.


    Those hopeless descendants know nothing but scheming natures and cking. They bragged on the assets of their strong family backgrounds. None of their own earned. The seniors were waiting for their demise and ording to them the young hunter has guts to go against them.


    Qiao was flying toward the said town so that he could anneal the weapon and get rid the big pouch of beast stones. He needed separate effort to keep the stones activated in any battle while the weapon was different. It became active as soon as the master wants it to finish of the enemy.


    It was beneficial and easy to carry. Now that he was given ss Test among beasts it was more than necessary to use these stones and design weapon. Just like his guidance he did not follow what others told him to. All his methods and the decision were self-made to tackle the limitations in the hunting due to strong reason.

 Chapter 372: Class Test 2

    Chapter 372: ss Test 2


    ss Test 2


    They were still in the air when something brushed past barely saving them from direct closure. Lam took sharp turn to save the day. Aina was escaping after deceiving a well-known digger. She ordered her beast to escape at any cost. The digger was seriously offended.


    She used her shrewd ways to trap the digger. He was not just digger but trader of the stones. In case he lost the stones which he was aiming for trade then his reputation as digger would ruin. He was affiliated with big traders regarding the utilization of the stones. They were the biggest source providers for the missions and the whole chain of dealing would disturb if he failed to provide the promised stones.


    Aino was doing her usual trick to snatch and escape. Her beast was also well versed with her ways and equal partner of such snatching crimes. Most of the hunters did not take her actions as offence because she was exceptionally cute when she smiled. Through this smile she was able to rob off many hunters until now.


    Aino was confident that none would chase her or seriously attack. The digger was also chasing behind at the back of his tamed beast. Diggers were usually level eight retired hunters so they possessed tamed beasts for longer journey. Qiao patted Lam to slow down that flight.


    Aino noticed the young hunter and forgot that she was escaping after crime. Whenever she looked at this hunter, she was bound to forget everything else. Then suddenly her eyes wide opened seeing the angry digger. The twisted expressions of the old digger were enough to bring chills.


    He was about to pat the monster to hurry when Aino hastily turned toward him and threw a stone. Qiao caught the stone unable to tell why he caught it. He was not mindful about the ongoing sh and the reason of conflict. The digger saw him getting the stone. He was already angry and took flight toward him. Qiao saw the angry expressions and hurriedly threw the stone toward the huntress.


    She caught it smiling. It helped her distract the angry chaser. The digger was going to stop the young hunter however seeing that the real culprit was escaping he turned his flight toward the shrewd woman. Aino noticed the digger again chasing behind. She took dangerous shot and her beast dived in the air like an expertpanion of the criminal.


    The Olpen beasts were known because of their expert flights though they were not bigger in staturepared to the threatening sizes of the beasts so most of female huntresses tamed Olpen race for their Test Trials. These beasts were known as bestpanion of the hunters whoever tamed them.


    They could take impossible dives in the air at the promise that their master wasfortable with such flight. Most of the female huntresses puke out their innards in their first few flights. Qiao was at his normal pace. Aino again appeared out of nowhere and threw the stone.


    This time Qiao make the monster dive and let the stone met the empty air. There was visible annoyance on her face but she did not bring those expressions on her face seeing that the hunter was taking flight on a monster rather beast.


    He was lenient not to scold her for her actions. She was again distracted by the handsome hunter and an attack fell on her while she was going to catch the stone before it could go missing after falling on the ground. Both the attack fell on her and she caught the stone at the same time.


    The attack was direct and she was oblivious. Aino did not activate any of the stone earlier because she was expert on escape until today.


    It seemed looking at this hunter could bring her demise whenever she did but she could not help with it. Aino caught the stone however the digger wasing from the opposite side. At this point of worry there was no other way rather than to throw the stone toward the digger and escape.


    Aino was about to throw the stone when another attack fell on her and injured her seriously. Qiao was not around anymore. He was flying toward the town for meeting the master. The digger caught the stone, he was ready for third attack but for some reason he let her go.


    Aino covered her head with the deep maroon upper cover and escaped. It was first ever that she faced such circumstances all because of the handsome hunter but she could not me since it was her mistake. The Olpen beast flew toward the specific town faster than the wind storm.


    The master was injured and the beast was worried. "These diggers kept battling for the stones. It is the usual urrence." The hunter got worried when Qiao caught the stone. It was equal of inviting uninvited trouble. After some time they reached the town. Lamnded on in surface away from the town houses and locality.


    Qiao gestured it to stay and walked with the native hunter. There was big pouch in his right hand and a shapeless weapon in his left hand. His fleece moved with the slight wind. He kept his token under the fleece. And no one could tell his identity however his aura was threatening.


    It was way more horrible than the monstrous aura. If not for his aura then the people might have taken him as pampered hunter of the Hightown nevertheless his profound expression created silent threat over others. Most of the town people were familiar with the native hunter walking beside him.


    They used to mock him for the reason that he was harmless despite the identity of hunter. He was harmless as well as hopeless because despite being level seven he could not provide enough wealth to his family. His family was living poor for his inability to be able to provide them sufficient resources for living.


    The hunter had been facing humiliation whenever he visited his hometown. Seeing stronger hunter with him they keep their mouth shut for the time being.

 Chapter 373: Class Test 3

    Chapter 373: ss Test 3


    ss Test 3


    The native hunter guided Qiao toward several streets in the town. There was small cottage at the far end particrly picturing not part of the town. "The master work in this cottage if necessary else he lives in the most expensive house of this town. People say that he earned much from his profession." The native hunter gestured toward the cottage.


    The hunter brought Qiao here because ording to the rumor if anyone wanted to meet the master around this time of the day then they could stand in front of the cottage and ask permission for visit. The master recently returned leaving the tamed beast at the near hill and went inside the cottage silently.


    No one noticed that the master was limping unable to walk properly. The attendant got worried to see but did not ask anything. "I am not seeing any visitor. Make them return and visit tomorrow." Only the attendant was aware that famous weapon maker was huntress. After retirement she took the profession of diggers.


    Aino entered the cottage and locked the door. The stone attacks shed her left arm and leg creating injury and it was soaking her fleece in blood. She was in hurry to heal. Tossing the randomly ced equipment and shuffling through the broken parts of the weapons she was unable to find her pouch that has the healing stone.


    Annealing weapon was tough and it was normal to get injured during the process so the weapon makers keep healing stones under their hands. Here it was different, the weapon maker was not organized and so do her belongings in the cottage. Aino was about to call the attendant and ask where was the stone when she heard familiar voice.


    She dragged herself toward the shut off window sneaking from the corner. In her attempt Aino fell and finally the pouch came in her sight. She hurriedly picked and started healing. Aino did not forget to keep her ears at the talk outside.


    "I wanted to meet the weapon maker. Is he present?" Qiao asked looking at the somewhat grim face of the person standing at the door of the cottage. "You cane tomorrow. Master is not seeing any visitor today." The attendant followed the orders of the master. Qiao heard but he was not going to wait for the next day.


    He was under the days of the ss Test. Fifteen days were assigned to him for this ss Test everyday meant a new adventure and he would not able to waste in waiting for the weapon maker''s mood. "I will wait here then." Qiao waved his hand and sat on the bench near the cottage.


    He thought to wait and see why the master was in seclusion. Aino was worried why this hunter came looking for her then she held her wild imaginations aside and thought rationally. "He might be here for some weapon? But I cannot design it until healed. Why he is waiting outside the cottage? What if I want to go back my abode?" Aino was talking to herself.


    She was looking terrible in present clothing and wanted to change anew. Aino opened the back door thinking that she could silently leave. Qiao was not just sitting outside of the cottage. His senses were all alert. As soon as the back door opened, he stood up and walked toward the back cottage. A human covered in all maroon clothing was walking like robber.


    Qiao contracted his brows. He disliked the way this master was sneaking out instead of letting the visitor ask for the concern. "Are you the weapon maker master?" He sounded in. Aino left her one feet in the air and the next on ground. She gritted her teeth at the sharp senses of this hunter. "Er" Aino barely pinched her tongue to not speak.


    In her head she was scolding her attendant to be so ignorant. "This clothing is familiar." Qiao observed the hesitation of the master and then scrutinized from head to toe. This stature was much familiar. "You are not the master, right?" he finally found who was behind the covered clothing.


    "What are you saying to the master? You should fear offending stronger master." The attendant came and interrupted. He was loyal attendant of the weapon maker, the master never directly talked to the visitors or the town''s people since the time master returned from the Hightown after retirement.


    "Are you sure the hunter hiding face behind the clothing is your master? Qiao asked to confirm. He was confident in his observation and it was clear that this clothing and the person was the same. "Then you both are scammers?" he harshly uttered questioning.


    Aino gritted her teeth and turned her face showing who she was, "I am the retired Weapon Maker and not scammer." The Weapon Makers were free to decide whether they wanted to stop the professional work for the Hightown. They could return to their hometowns or reside somewhere in new ce. They were free to choice some new journey or profession. There was no restriction by the Hightown.


    Since Weapon Making took lot of toil Aino got retired very early because she was tempted by the Digger''s profession. Now was she was secretly Digger. Sometimes she could find time in designing her dream weapon.


    This was also the reason that she was tempted for the digger profession. Her ns were to collect some stronger stones and then design her dream weapon. Though she tamed the Olpen beast race but never defeated any Hunter King.


    Now her attention was fixed to get this position. For this she was trying to creating weapon of its kind. She was among those few who take the number of stones as burden and wanted weapon of the same level. Qiao side smiled, his observation proved urate.


    This snatcher huntress was also Weapon Maker, he never imagined in his wildest dreams. She noticed his smile and came to know that she should not have acted this way. "I am here for the Weapon Maker Master with some urgent bid." Qiao spoke out reason why he was here.

 Chapter 374: Class Test 4

    Chapter 374: ss Test 4


    ss Test 4


    Aino did not speak further. She was currently injured. Using the Annealing method required higher amount of uracy to guide the energy of the material. For this her injury should heal first. "What kind of weapon you wanted to design? Do you have the required material? What price you can pay in return?" Her tone changed as if purely caring for the business.


    "I don''t know the exact price. You can tell the price for me to decide." Qiao shrugged his shoulders. He wished that this Weapon Maker should not include her previous sourness in this deal. "I wanted you to design weapon made of beast stone" he was about to add the second answer when Aino interrupted.


    "What, Beast Stone weapon? Are you day dreaming? Do you know how many stones are required for a weapon? Do you have that many?" at thest sentence she lowered her tone looking around. Aino had been collecting beast stones for making weapon, sometimes recklessly battling with beast or robbing other hunters.


    It was not easy deal. Searching beasts and then battling, it was immensely terrible face over if the beast showed up with another fellow. None could predict what would happen with the hunter. "I have enough of with me." Qiao brought the pouch up in front of her. It was filled with beast stones. Now that he pointed, Aino felt the strong beastly aura.


    She stepped back. "Are you hunter or hidden beast? Where did you get this many stones?" Looking at the pouch her eyes were wide opened, she barely held back her intense wish to take a look at the piles of stones inside the pouch. Her smart brain immediately started calcting the possible amount. "We can discuss the price far along?" Aino hurriedly added before Qiao could speak further.


    "I want this weapon earlier." He was confused why she was suddenly interested in making the weapon despite the fact that she disliked his ways. "I need half a day to heal," Saying this Aino turned her face away because the hunter would immediately understand the possible scenario in the battle.


    "I will wait here then." There was no choice, looking for another weapon maker was out of question. Qiao walked and sat on the bench again. Aino sent her assistant to bring her new dress, she herself walked inside the cottage. Unknown strength rushed in her blood bringing hope that this deal might help her fulfilling dream.


    Now she was not afraid to use the best healing stone to increase the healing. The pouch filled with stone was shining in her bright eyes. She was troubled that if she asked in detail then the hunter might distrust her intentions. The special weapons were dream of many but it was almost impossible to collect piles of stones.


    Despite being retired Weapon Maker she was running after her dream for few years. ording to her experience with Weapon making the pouch consisted more than the required amount of stones. Her attentions were clear like day. She would ask the remaining stones as the price of the weapon. After thinking in her head Aino stood to set up the equipment for Annealing.


    The assistant brought her professional fleece along with formal covers. The town''s people rarely walked through the path of cottage but today their eyes were sneaking whether the master agreed to let the stranger visit.


    They were confident that the master would again refuse to render any help just like before. Aino was no more interested to do tough job of weapon making instead her most of the time was spent wandering in the search of stones. She ordered her assistant to pretend that the master was busy with the orders of the Hightown and could not take the small bids from locals.


    This let her reputation flourish and the natives did not bother to disturb her. As she was arranging the tools and the messed up equipment, half of the day passed. Aino gestured her assistant to bring the hunter. Qiao walked inside the cottage. It only looked small cottage from outside while inside was not squeezed. "You might already know that not every Master Maker can take such bid. You should keep in mind that price would be high." Aino spoke eyeing the pouch.


    "Let''s see what is waiting ahead." Qiao shrugged his shoulders. He perhaps understood the glint in her eyes when she looked at the pouch. Qiao ced the pouch on the table for her. Aino grabbed it opening up and piling on the table. Her covered hands picked and divided the amount making one big mount of stones and second small.


    "This amount is enough for designing weapon while I will keep the remaining stones as the price of Annealing. Do you agree?" She looked up. No more foolishness reflected in her eyes. Qiao heard and nodded. It was entirely under his means to agree on this price.


    These beast stones were not helpful in case of direct stone battle. Moreover Hightown sent three level eight beast stones; they were enough for brutal battle.


    "You can take the rest of stones as the price of weapon." Qiao agreed. Aino was d however her expressions did not change. "Now you can wait outside so that I could work without distraction." Aino collected the stones and went toward the equipment corner. Qiao stood up. None of the action of the huntress gave dishonest vibes so he was willing to trust that she would not run away.


    The Weapon Makers were taught by the masters once admitted in the Guilds or Hunting School. The whole set of preparation along with the precaution; all necessary tools were part of annealing. Controlling the overbearing energy was not the only task for the weapon maker, one should focus the melting point and exploit it for designing.


    Making weapon from beast stone was the toughest; usually hunters skip such lessons from the masters. They were afraid that the beastly energy might overpower their brain state. Hunters could take the burden of monstrous energy not the beastly verve.

 Chapter 375: Class Test 5

    Chapter 375: ss Test 5


    ss Test 5


    Qiao was sitting on the bench. "If you are native of this town, should not you be visiting your house?" Qiao asked looking at the silent hunter. "There is no use of doing so. I did not exchange my payment with the regr stones in the Hunter Association. My people will ask for the domestic expenses and I would not be able to provide." The hunter shook his head disappointed.


    This payment stone might have again used up if not it was Qiao. He was in habit of rendering these stones and asking higher level hunters for guidance. They robbed the stone usually and leave him mocking at his back.


    It was disgusting act on the part of those hunters however it was truth. "You can exchange with me. I have few lower level stones." Qiao has long forgotten to worry about the avability of the stones. His pockets were always brimming with the stones because he was ruthless hunter. During his level six battles he killed monsters without counting the numbers.


    He possessed lot of monster source stones of level seven and six. The hunter looked at him with shock filled eyes. "I am willing to exchange this stone then." He hurriedly brought out the payment stone and extended his towards Qiao.


    Qiao nodded and brought out ten over level six stones. These stones were initial level six and could be used for the domestic expenses. The hunter was agape unable to say anything not even what he wanted to say. "I hope these would be enough?" Qiao asked. The hunter was silent. Qiao nodded seeing his expressions.


    "There is the third guidance for you. Never brag or humiliate whenever you meet lower level hunters." Saying this Qiao stood up and rushed toward the ce where he left his loyal monster. His eyes were burning shoots suddenly. The hunter saw him leaving without any notion, he kept the stones and also left in the same direction though not with the same pace.


    Going towards home was second choice in his eyes knowing that perhaps there was trouble. Qiao felt the level eight attack energy in the same direction where he left Lam. It was apparent that someone was trying to harm loyal monster or there was battle going. A level eight hunter was wandering the area and his eyes fell at the monster.


    The rare race of this monster was hard to meet especially stronger ones. His greed forced him to try out the luck and get control over the monster. His attention was simple first he wanted to injure seriously this monster and then pretend to heal, all for the sake to get his hands on the monster.


    He was somehow certain that he could scare the monster sessfully. Once scared the monster gave up battle. It was normal way of the monster to react against stronger hunters. Qiao reached and saw the hunter, without wasting single moment, hemanded his stone to attack.


    The stronger hunter saw the new joiner andughed. "Are you here to intentionally create a grudge between us? If you are that confident then let me make you away first" The hunter could notplete his words. He was shocked to see the reaction of the monster instead.


    As soon as Lam noticed that the master was here, it immediately spread the feathers and stood in front ready to attack the ignorant hunter. "This monster is my pet and you are here to disturb my pet, if you have grown that big balls then let us see how big." Qiao chuckled to see Lam acting all loyal.


    The hunter was speechless when the monster and the master attacked at once. It was a sight to see. He was stunned to hear the words spoken by the hunter and the monster giving proof. Both attacks fell on him because he forgot to keep the stone active during attack.


    It was most hrious event in the history of the hunting that a level eight hunter suddenly forgot how to keep the stone active. His clothe burnt leaving some bruises and charred smell of the skin and hair. Till then the other hunter also reached and witnessed the plight of the intruder.


    "Senior what happened?" He intentionally asked this. He was familiar with this selfish stronger hunter, twice or thrice they crossed path unfortunately. The hunter always attacked on the native hunter to injure him for the sake of power satisfaction. It was detestable act but native hunter was helpless against him.


    Now that he saw that senior hunter burnt his ashes, the native hunter was most d to see. "Someone here forgot his ce so I tried to make him remember." Qiao chuckled as if friends with the native hunter. Qiao understood by just one nce both exchanged.


    What he liked most? He liked to bully the bullies. The stronger hunter nced the monster then the scary master and ran staggering here and there with the shards of clothe moving in the air. "Why did you let him attack first?" Qiao turned his attention towards Lam and asked.


    "Master ordered not to cross limits first. Moreover I rendered the attack useless." Lam was learning from Qiao and did the same just like him. Qiao has patience to not attack first. In fact he was prudent enough to escape from the attacks. "You are good learner. I am d." Qiao chuckled.


    Qiao was unsure if he taught the same thing to humans whether they would follow this guideline? Humans vary their tempers. They actme when they were supposed to act prudent. "You can go back and meet your family." Qiao waved his hand gesturing that he admired his intention.


    The native hunter nodded and left. Now he was free to meet his family with some fortune. Qiao thought to spend some time on the hill then return to check the progress of the weapon. Meanwhile the weapon maker inside the cottage was busy in preparing for the second step of Annealing stones.

 Chapter 376: Class Test 6

    Chapter 376: ss Test 6


    ss Test 6


    "Lam you might not be able to join me on my ss Test." Qiao supported against the monster. He was looking at the vast horizon as if he could differentiate the rays of the day separately. He could feel the rhythm of the air flow.


    By taking calm view he was able to see the tiny particles in the air. Slowly his senses and the individual capability was increasing and defying the previous limits. This change brought some sense of relief in him. It gave him some courage to battle all powerful hunters or the beasts those were trying to damage the strong hold of the Hightown.


    Now he was gradually learning what he was expected to do before leaving this world. Without fulfilling the wish of the aura he might not be able to defeat the wicked hunter. These thoughts were running in his head from some time. He wanted to know the true purpose of the death aura. What was the wish of the owner of this aura?


    Why he was given choice? It might have been easy for the aura to kill him for the crime of the other hunter instead he was given time to level up. There was something speckled behind the purpose and he wanted to know what it was? Apparently he stopped her to tell the loyal monster that his ss Test would be confidential adventure so he could not take him along.


    Lam was about to ask why when it noticed profound expressions of the master. Monster could tell the state of the tranquility that it should not disturb the master. He was able to suppress the aura however it was still within him. This reminded him about the sealed envelope given by the old book store owner. Things were so unreliable at every moment that he waspletely immersed nearly forgetting about the envelope.


    "It is not right ce to take a look at the envelope." Qiao murmured. He thought to return back in the Hightown after ss Test then open the envelope before the Hunter King Test Trials. Loyal monster nodded seeing the master seriously thinking about something.


    Qiao picked some dust from the ground and threw in the air then used his aura to control the natural fall of the dust. The dust remained in the air not moving with the flow oring down on ground. This was small notion of his aura and his control. One could not imagine the strength of level eight hunter. It was rumored unrivalled. This was the reason that the hunters could prepare for Hunter King Test Trials at this level.


    The strength of Hunter King could destroy the inds; they could turn the ground upside down. They could control over the monsters. In the presence of Hunter King, lower level monsters usually suffocate if the hunter merely released the aura despite this level of strength and the opponent, monsters never submit.


    Qiao breathed deep. He was destined to reach such level of monstrous strength and he was almost running toward the higher level. ''With the poweres threats'' ''With the poweres responsibility'' ''With the poweres natural instinct bringing evil at the upfront'' the evil hidden within.


    He was trying to suppress this evilness and ruthlessness however at some points he just go all out. "It came with the recent mission." He murmured after deeply thinking. Hunting beast meant beastly aura would add up in the nature as well as the strength.


    This aura was different and hard to control. The beasts were sharp, they were opportunist, and they were scheming. They submit when seeing the stronger opponent, they betray when the master turns weak in his controls.


    They could be dramatic, pathetic at the same time. Many hunters were still confused about the nature of beasts. The hunters could not define when the beast could backstab? How unexpectedly they could appear loyals.


    Regarding these aspects the hunter who hunted beasts often felt the evilness evaporating the true human spirit from the body. Obviously Qiao was facing the same turmoil. Qiao shook his head when trying to understand the beastly aura. He waspletely engrossed in his thoughts.


    "I was lost just now. Lam you will wait for me near the third ind of South Sepedra. I cannot tell which of the path I would leave the North Sepedra so it is up to you to search my whereabouts in case I amteing out of it." Qiao patted the feet of the monster. He was still sitting on the same spot.


    "Master can trust this monster." Lam answered by lowering its head. The five eyes were also lowered with the head. "You are already my buddy this means you are trusted by me." Qiao smiled. He was gradually learning to smile because this smile reduced the increasing beast evilness.


    As much genuine the smile, strongly it could overthrow the evil aura. He just observed this strange effectiveness of the smile. "Thankfully I did not learn smile earlier else it might have taken part of evil smile. When he was reached this world, he was like building block and in his all five levels his personality remained the same.


    This caused the smile not added in the tempered nature. It was his asset now which could no more be manipted. He was d after knowing this aspect of leveling. Every belonging nature got tempered with levels unless hunter reserved some of it.


    "I am going to take a look how long the Weapon Master needed to finish Annealing." He patted the monster and went towards the town. There was high wall of the town. It would create trouble if he tried to bring the monster along. Qiao reached the cottage unsure whether the huntress could really make weapon of his desire.


    Initially he was willing to believe her and hand over so many beast stones knowing the previous confrontation the same. She was robbing stone from other hunter and he happened to see the glint in her eyes. He was not worried that she would run away with his stones, he was only considering about the weapon. None of his opponent could take his assets unless he was willing to render for free.

 Chapter 377: Class Test 7

    Chapter 377: ss Test 7


    ss Test 7


    The poor cottage shook with the tremor. The energy was getting out of control for fair reason. There were lots of level seven beast stones all umting immense amount of beastly energy, intellect and the individual identity.


    Aino was wearing special clothing which was necessary to remain intact. Her head was coveredpletely. Suddenly she stood up and waved her hands by forcefully pinning down the aura and smashing against the ground. Her ways were crude when Annealing entered in the second stage.


    The actions did not match with the sober Weapon Maker. Her crude method was approved by her master long ago for strong reason. She was among the few who were willing to take lessons of beast stone weapon making. By witnessing her final test, the master was clear that even if the huntress has unstable temper she would never be harmed by the stronger forces.


    It became part of her habits. Now her ways were more forceful. Experience also meant a lot. She was experienced weapon maker. No matter if the beast stone tried to attack her intellect at critical stage, Aino was ready to use the whipping stone of higher level to beat the unbridled energy.


    This stone was only used by the Weapon Makers. It was also gotten from beast of level eight. Normal hunters or the Hunter Kings were not familiar with stone because it was a secret limited for the Weapon Makers. Thankfully few things were away from the approach of the evil heads.


    It could be interpreted that masters always take tests from the potential students before selecting them for the stronger profession and they never chose students from the particr Hunting Families. Qiao felt the tremors and looked toward the cottage. The assistant was standing outside the cottage. He was as usual expressionless.


    Aino never broke her promise with the master. She did not reveal her Annealing Method not even to the most trusted hunters. Her weapons were definitely higher level and in better form. Many wanted to learn from her. Aino offended few of the hunters because of her promise.


    This was also the reason that she was living secret life. Most of hunters were not aware where the famous weapon master disappeared. Here in this town she was living with different identity, a low-key master who always remained confined in the cottage.


    The tremors stopped with the whipping stone. The beast stones were hard for thawing process. For this the weapon makers used the Hell Fire. Hell Fire was small monster, this monster always lived under the ground. It was shy in true nature.


    Only Weapon Makers were able to learn about such monster when they were in urgent need of finding better source for thawing process. In earlier Weapon Making ages, the Weapon Makers were forced to live near theva for thawing process.


    It was not much appreciated and the masters wanted stable source of fire. They had been on several missions for the sake of Annealing. Perhaps fate paid their efforts. They by chance met this small monster and the rare characteristics shocked them.


    Later on this monster be necessary part of the Weapon Making. Because of its shy nature, the weapon makers keep them along and provide the favorable ce to remain under the ground. The cottage was built for the same purpose. Its ground was easy to dig down and the Hell Fire could return back after helping the huntress.


    Aino whipped the ragging energy and it halted for bits. It was best time to shape the stones. Aino was not sure what type of weapon shape would suit for the picky young hunter. She remembered that previously when she confronted the hunter, he was holding shapeless weapon, this means he likes unusual weapon shapes.


    She nodded after thinking about it. Aino moved her hand over the material and randomly chose design. The material followed her guidance and spread ording to it. Slowly the shape formed then she folded some nooks to polish it.


    The value of theva used weapon greatly reduced during the process while Hell Fire reserved the characteristics of the stone as it should be. The edges gave sharp glint with the polishing. There were some rare stone added in the weapon which increased its significance.


    The final shape brought sense of ease. It was her third attempt at making beast stone weapon. Now she was more than ever determined to design her own weapon of the same worth. She fainted on the spot after knowing that the weapon originated with the help of piles of stones.


    There was no more raging energy in the vicinity. Qiao was eagerly waiting outside. He could not take it spending another day when the ss Test was in his hands. Qiao walked near the door, "Ask your master how long will it take?"


    After strongly feeling that the cottage was silent for long time, Qiao was impatient to know what happened inside the cottage. "Master would kill me immediately if I tried to disturb her. The expressionless assistant refused to check inside. Qiao stood there for some time. The evening was near and the journey was long. ording to his calctions if he could reach by the beginning of midnight, he would be able to investigate some of the part of the parts of North Sepedra.


    Qiao sneaked the assistant then suddenly rushed and barged in the cottage. The assistant was standing oblivious about the sharp thoughts of the hunter. He was baffled to act on time. All the other parts of the cottage were somewhat organized however she herself was no more conscious to organize her equipment and the tools.


    "You stay out of the cottage." Qiao warned the assistant. If the huntress never let the assistant walk inside that means he should not at any cost. Qiao could guarantee that his sole purpose was to get the weapon done while he could not guarantee about the assistant. The assistant got terrified to see his blood shot eyes.


    He returned his foot which was inside the door of the cottage. Qiao looked at the polished weapon then the huntress. He picked his water bottle and sprinkled some water on her face.

 Chapter 378: Class Test 8

    Chapter 378: ss Test 8


    ss Test 8


    Water droplets brought her senses back. "Can I take my weapon and leave? Is it done?" Qiao asked. Aino blinked for brief, she was looking at him speechless whether to get angry or not. But to see his indifferent expressions, she let it aside. "Yes it ispleted. If you ever feel that your opponent is stronger you can add stronger beast stones at the three edges. It would keep the weapon worth stable."


    Aino gavest bit of advice. Qiao nodded, picked the weapon and left. Aino nkly looked him leaving without speaking anything. She never met any hunter of this temper or habits. This hunter seemed in hurry always. He was indifferent to most of the thing for which the others might battle till their life ends.


    Aino stood up and closed the door so that she could securely keep the tools and equipment. The assistant helplessly watched the hunter rushing out of the vicinity of the town. He was going to remember those threatening eyes. Qiao reached at the hill and started his journey toward the North Sepedra.


    A girl was rushing using all her strength. She stole some of the information about her father. Her destiny was the North Sepedra. Lowa was determined to bring back her father from the clutches of the beasts. At the same time she was immensely happy that she would be able to see her father. She was one year old when her father left for few missionster he went missing for a decade.


    Lowa was not ready to believe others. She wanted to prove them wrong. It had been many days that she started this journey right after knowing that her father was alive. She was pushing her level six strength to reach the North Sepedra.


    She looked at the stolen map and halted her journey. The surrounding was showing the signs that her destination was not much away any further. Lowa disguised her bare hands and pasted dark dust on her lips covering half face.


    Now she was ready to enter in the North Sepedra. Meanwhile the Lord of the North Sepedra was waiting for spy beast at the periphery. The spy beast was sent to check the ongoing activities in the Hightown. The strong reason behind was different. Lord and the Council Beats wanted to know the recent about the recent meeting in the First Tower in the Hightown.


    The disloyals told them that the Rank Masters were nning about the Frost Fire Continent. The details were confidential. Someone needed to steal the reports or use some other way to get the hands on information. Wherever the beasts were in power, their first priority was to keep the Frost Fire Continent intact from any damage.


    It was natural for the Beast Lord of the North Sepedra to send someone for this purpose. The girl silently entered in the periphery yet immediately surrounded by the beasts. She was stunned but did not act baffled. "What is your blood?" The Lord beast asked the first question.


    For the purpose of security they set some code answers so to recognize friends among enemies. The answer was simple but the girl was silent. What she was supposed to answer? Despite thinking she could not speak anything. The beasts stepped ahead. The silence of the beast brought suspicion.


    "What is your aim?" Lord beast also stepped ahead and asked onest. "I wanted to search my lost father. Lowa gathered all courage and spoke. "Wait" Lord Beast shouted before the Council beast could kill the girl. "Who is your father?" Lord beast asked changing his tone milder.


    "Hunter King Zim is my father. Do you do know where I could find him?" Lord beast stood speechless. The girl was asking about him. "You are Lowa? How should I believe? I was told that you and your mother died when the town was raided by the monsters." Lord beast Zim stuttered.


    All these years he was living with the impression that there was no one left in his family. "No, I survived." Lowa did not mention that her mother also survived. "Why should I believe, show me your face." Lord Zim inquired. Lowa removed the face cover.


    Lord Zim stepped back. The girl was not speaking lie. Her face has some resemnce with her mother. "Don''t think to deceive me, let me see your right hand." Lord stepped ahead in hurry and held her hand to see the birth symbol. It was there.


    He was d to finally see his daughter alive. Lord Zim turned to others, "Wait for the spy here and bring him in the meetingter." He helped the little girl on the back of the beast and flew toward the dark building. The thick forest stalled over the ground blocking the day light. Most parts of this forest remained in the dark for this reason.


    These beasts built few building to mimic the living of the hunters however most of them still hide among hills. Hunter King Zim was selected as the Lord of this ce after he shared some secret information and took oath to do everything for the Beast Rule.


    He was more than satisfied because for Hightown he was only a recruited hunter that they could call him anytime and send for mission. He could not wait to get old and then expect some position the ranks.


    Among beasts of North Sepedra he was Lord and they listened to his orders. It was most favorable rather than work like nobody. He was working for the Beast Lords of the Frost Fire Continent. All Dens of the stronger beasts were following single aim.


    At various parts of the seven continents, beasts were taking hold in the small inds initially encouraged by the Lords of the Frost Fire Continent. They knew that their pace was slow however it was better rather than no moving at all.


    Their first attempt was to weaken the rule of the Hightown in most parts, search the loyals and kill them, contact the disloyals and earn their trust toward beasts.

 Chapter 379: Class Test 9

    Chapter 379: ss Test 9


    ss Test 9


    Qiao reached in the North Sepedra the same night. Lam left behind in the third ind. Qiao secretly entered after making sure that within thousand meter range there was no one. It had been decade that they stopped to worry about possible mission of the Hightown.


    The beasts were confident that the Hightown would notmit such mistake of sending someone only to be reason of demise. The whole North Sepedra was under the order of beasts even Hunter Association was afraid to bother them.


    It was midnight and most of them were resting. Qiao was told how the Hunter King looked like. His responsibility was to use means and kill him if not possible then made the beasts disbelieve him and then eventually kill the disloyal. He was told how he could enter among them and live like beast especially with the help of aura.


    There were other confidential information which were only limited for the mission taker. Following the first hint, he was moving toward a cave. This cave was habitat of a beast called Hiko. This beast became level eight not long ago and added in the Lord Council.


    All level eight beasts were given some face in the North Sepedra because they have their share of strength to keep control in the territory. Hiko was not ready to live in the building so it always returned to the cave whenever needed rest. This beast was not happy to see the girl of the Lord beast in fact Hiko was entirely against of the decision to make hunter as their Lord beast.


    Recently Hiko argued with another beast and they ended up fighting each other. Qiao was about to enter the cave when he saw that another beast was sneaking inside the cave. Qiao immediately moved aside and let the other enter. He wanted to know what was going to happen.


    ording to the spy of the Hightown, he informed that few beasts disliked the Lord beast because he was hunter and they wanted to revolt against him. Qiao particrly searched this cave to start his mission. He disguised himself well just like any typical beast in human form.


    The visible lips were ck and the hands were with the big nails. The huge ck cover cloth gave the impression that the beast wanted to hide the feathers. Qiao did not miss any detail when working on disguise. The second beast entered the cave. Hiko was sprawled on the ground with closed eyes.


    As soon as the presence of another beast reached it senses, the eyes opened like the beast was never resting essentially. Hiko looked at the intruder and contracted eyes with the glint. "Howe you entered my cave without my permission?" Hiko angrily asked seeing the evil expressions of the intruder.


    "Mate our journey has alreadye to end. Your dispute and the fight spread the word and it reached the ears of the Lord beasts." The intruder grimly spoke. Its aura was slowly spreading in the big cave. It was sign that the intruder came with the intention to kill the beast.


    "I know he will send someone to get rid of me but it is too early for me to die." Hiko also got aggressive. By closely observing Hiko was against the way Lord beast was moving the beasts on his gestures. It was not good sign for beasts but none of them was ready to listen him.


    Lord beasts Zim had been keeping eyes at Hiko and he was displeased that way Hiko was spreading hatred against him. His aims were big and wanted to lead many Dens of the beasts against the Hightown in the war yet this beast wanted to snatch his present position.


    He found this strong reason to kill Hiko then tell that he was against the big aim of the beasts. The things wereplex. Lord Zim was tyrant and oppressive. He would not wish for any beast to rise up and ruin his ns. "Since Lord beast ordered I am oblige to follow." The intruder did not mind if Hiko wanted to fight equally.


    Lord Zim intestinally sent the killer today because other beasts were focused at the young daughter of the Lord. They were present in the ck Building and they met some important information at the hands of spy.


    Lowa waspletely stunned the way these beasts were at the beck and call of her father. It no way gave the impression that her father was confined in this ce instead he looked like the main head and leading them all. It was something she might never had anticipated.


    Her initial happiness slowly vanished. She was afraid to ask him that they should leave and reach the Hightown. All six Lord Council beasts were present. They were eyeing the exceptional beauty sitting beside the Lord beast.


    Lowa was not much pleased at the unexpected things going here. Now that she had seen and witnessed that the decree of the Hightown was based on truth. She eagerly wanted to leave this ce. Lord Zim saw her silence and asked, "Are not you happy to meet your father?" he felt that the girl was slightly worried.


    "I wanted to bring you back so we can live peacefully in the Hightown." Lowa hesitated first however uttered what was running in her head. "Little daughter I do not want to live among enemies. This North Sepedra is our home and soon we will defeat Hightown. You will also live here and be stronger just like your father, did you get it." Though his words were not forceful however there was no affection in his tone.


    It seemed he not giving her any other choice. Lowa turned her face away before her tears could fell on her cheeks. She could not tell how broken she felt at this moment. The words of her mother echoed in her head. Lowa came here in search of her father and she was going against her wish, she went against her mother only to shatter her false assumptions. It was greatly painful.

 Chapter 380: Class Test 10

    Chapter 380: ss Test 10


    ss Test 10


    Qiao could clearly hear what was going on inside. This helped him decide what his next step would be. The enemy of the enemy could be a good friend. Only that he was obliged to prove that he was a friend.


    "Tomorrow the Lord Council is going to select me as a member of the Council. Howe the Lord beast dared to send you to kill Hiko?" Hiko shook away the attack of the intruder.


    Hiko was more than ever willing to carve a way of getting rid of this cunning hunter. The only method was to get selected among the Lord Council Members and then it could object to the orders of the Lord beast. Taking direct action was impossible when the enemy was big.


    The fight began inside the cave. ording to the orders of the Lord Beast, the Intruder was obliged to get rid of the dead body of the beast after killing it, so that none could tell that he was killed inside the North Sepedra. Mostly beasts were very attentive to such matters. Despite the fact that they were bloodthirsty of each other for small reasons, they still cared when things looked suspicious.


    Qiao was getting ready for the right moment. He was sure that the intruder must have prepared for the possible battle so it was highly likely that Hiko would face trouble sooner orter. Beasts alwaysughed horribly, even though they hate their ownughter as well. The Intruderughed at the struggle of the beast and Hiko recoiled the stone energy for the sake of it.


    Such a horribleugher and the situation, in no way allowed him to bear with it.


    The intruder also turned aggressive and used two stones along with the body defense. The cave was not tight, but for a beast battle it was an extremely small ce.


    Both crashed against the rock walls of the cave. The intruder dusted off its fleece bringing an evil smile on its lips. It was to madden the beast and it worked well. Hiko was no longer in its senses and his second attack went to waste. This allowed the intruder to attack urately.


    The stone excelled light, like a sword bringing the blinding light of threat.


    Qiao meanwhile entered the cave, adding to the ongoing bout. Initially Hiko thought that perhaps the intruder was not alone. It brought a sense of danger and it realized that survival tonight would be impossible. They created chaos in the cave with their fight. Qiao fell on the intruder secretly and used his weapon to kill it.


    The intruder was already injured so Qiao''s attack immediately killed it. Hiko was also injured because of the reckless attacks of the intruder. By chance, this second beast appeared and saved its life. Qiao hid the weapon hastily. He moved, "I do not know what you want to do with this body." Qiao spoke.


    His tone and the visible hatred were simr to beasts. Most of the beasts bear familiarity in their tones when they reach level eight. Other than rare races it was hard to tell and identify them in their human forms. Hiko was injured yet grateful for this beast and the timely help.


    "I can safely keep this body for a few days then I will throw it in the stream that crosses near the ck building. It will be shocking enough for the Lord Beast." Hiko gritted its teeth and stood up. Its wings were bleeding. There was a hidden corner in the cave, Hiko dragged the dead body away from the direct nce.


    "How did you know about this battle?" Hiko sat to seal the bleeding veins and licked the blood on its wings before the droplets fell on the muddy ground. "I was walking towards the East den." Qiao''s bushy and dense voice exined. Qiao was seriously doing his best.


    No one could point out that his voice did not match a beast''s. It was the result of his practice. During the previous mission, he tried to copy how the beasts spoke in general. After knowing that his ss Test involved arge number of beasts, he again worked on it.


    "Oh! You are from the East den. At least beasts of East den have some wit to question the orders of the Lord Beast." Hiko nodded. It was luck, Qiao chose this den without any prior knowledge, however in the North Sepedra the East den had some beasts who argued against the orders of the Lord beast.


    Qiao sat on the ground, "These days I am roaming around the home just for the sake of it. I met a few in trouble too, wish that those are not in a simr situation." Qiao spoke, winding his conversation. Hiko nodded as if it understood. "If Lord Beast could order to silence me, then I am sure he is doing this to others."


    "That would not stay for long. I will be the Lord Council tomorrow and this way I will be able to keep a closer attention to the cunning hunter. He is taking over everything." Hiko was more determined than ever. "Do you need my help?" Qiao asked.


    Hiko was surprised however did not deny, "Of course I need like minded beasts to lead this revolt. At best, we can send someone towards the Frost Fire Continent for further orders. The beast Lords are preparing for war, I cannot earn their anger at this critical time." Hiko detested the Lord beast however it did not want to offend its seniors.


    "As you say so. My support will be for you." Qiao spoke firmly. By this, he wanted to make the beast believe that it was not alone when the time woulde. Now he waspletely clear who was the Lord Beast. The disloyal hunter king became the Lord Beast of this North Sepedra Territory.


    It was so unbelievable that the Hunter King had the guts to hate the orders of the Hightown. All hunters knew their destiny, they were polished by letting them experience what they were supposed to do and what not to. What they could expect from Hightown and what not to. Still few thick heads be wishful instead of working honestly.

 Chapter 381: Class Test 11

    Chapter 381: ss Test 11


    ss Test 11


    Hiko slowly sealed its injured veins, not much blood wasted because it licked every droplet before it could fell on the ground. Qiao sneaked and gulped with the thoughts in his head. If he got injured and others pointed him to lick his blood then he was done for. Licking ones blood was rted with the vampires and he never believed that he would witness such a thing.


    He was sitting in front of the beast and supposed to remain just like beasts for the time being. North Sepedra was not small ce to begin with. He was all alone on this ss test. The Hightown expected him to fulfill this test at any cost no matter if the enemies wererge in numbers.


    This fairly rted that the Hightown wanted real test before assigning for the Hunter King Test Trials. There were several hundred dens of the beasts, all under the order of the Lord Beast. This means that Qiao was supposed to defeat and kill the enemy who has several thousand beasts under his orders. Comparing the strength of the level eight hunter the expectations was not beyond his limits.


    There was single reason for doing this. He reached level eight in barely four months ording to the reports. This was frightening for Hightown. They wanted him to die among beasts if he was disloyal or trying to take over the Hightown in short time.


    They strongly believed that the hunter must possess something valuable which was helping the unrealistic feats. Sending here would uncover the truth. Thinking this the Hightown sent spy to check his activities in the North Sepedra.


    "You will apany me tomorrow if you are not in urgency to reach east den." Hiko offered him. "I have nothing to do particr so I can dy my journey for the time being." The bushy and dense voice echoed. Hiko nodded. Now he felt better. All other five council beasts were loyals with the Lord beast.


    It was expected that its presence could bring some ruckus initially; having someone on backing would help a lot. The night went past slower than usual or it was due to the fact that Qiao wanted it to slip away in hurry. He was eagerly waiting to see the disloyal and n how he could use Hiko to kill him.


    When the day broke, both were ready to face the Lord Beast. Qiao slightly shuffled his clothing to dust off. Hiko was sure that in its absence someone might raid the cave. It dragged the body of the beast behind the cave and hid carefully.


    The day was simple and silent. The ck building remained bustling in the night because the Lord Beast wanted to celebrate. After two decades he was able to meet his long lost child. The second reason was secret and only two council beasts were aware about it.


    These two beasts were there when the Lord beasts passed the order to kill Hiko. Lord beast decided on it to get rid the troublemaker and potential enemy that could bring chaos in near future. Hiko was constant headache. Having one denier was equal of having potentialpetent for the position, for this Zim was willing to sacrifice level eight beast.


    Colon the second loyal beast of Lord Beast returned back because the expected spy did not show up. It was not good sign. Without the spy they were clueless about the activities of the enemies. Recently they had faced several newer rules implemented by the Hightown.


    These rules could directly influence beasts or ruin their ns. Colon was level eight. Its human height was seven feet, the strength unmatchable. Ifpared then Lord Beast and Colon both were equal in their force. Colon informed the attendant. The attendant went in the reserved portion of the building.


    Lord Zim immediately came when the attendant informed about Colon. He understood that the matter was serious. After some time they were sitting in the main hall of the ck building. Lord Beast usually discussed several matters with the council beasts in this hall.


    Despite the fact that it was bright day outside, the main hall was sinking in the dark. "Where is the spy?" Lord Zim asked seeing that Colon came alone. "The spy did not reach." The bushy voice informed. Colon was hiding its face with the ck overall just like any typical beast in the human form.


    It was essential for the beasts to hide their faces because in human form, the facial features looked mutted and horrible. It was gusty to nce at their faces in the human form. "What do you mean that it did not reach?" Lord Zim spoke grimly.


    "Should I take it that the beast is captured? Or the beast is killed in the way?" Lord Zim questioned. Colon remained silent for few moments. "It is not possible for the trained beast to get captured. Allow me to investigate its absence." Colon asked permission.


    "Do not leave the North Sepedra instead send someone first." Lord Zim ordered. He did not want Colon to leave before he was able to receive the news from the personal assassin, the assassin that Lord Zim sentst night. "If you say so I will send someone else." Colon stood up to leave however another Lord Council entered. This was also loyal with the Lord Beast.


    "The assassin is missing while Hiko is reaching towards ck building soon with stranger beast." Felon informed. It was heading same direction and happened to notice. For the sake of prior knowledge Felon flew here in hurry.


    "What? Where did the assassin disappear? Howe Hiko is still alive?" Lord Zim stood up with worry pasted on his face. The first concern of the spy became secondary since Hiko was alive. "I remember today is the day to select Hiko as the member of the Lord Council. Is he reaching to get the position?" Felon added. They were standing agape in the main hall.


    The things which were in and essible yesterday clearly turned the tides today.

 Chapter 382: Class Test 12

    Chapter 382: ss Test 12


    ss Test 12


    The silent main hall fell in utter silence when Hiko entered with another beast. It was not showing any urgency or agitation. No one could tell that it was angry at the Lord Beast. Lord Zim was standing in a daze. He was expecting Hiko dead leaf. It made him twitch several times. Colon was trying to figure out the attention of Hiko.


    Felon probably forgot to react or move away from the middle of the main hall. It looked at the Lord Beast then Hiko then repeated unable to decide what else should do. "Where are other Council Beasts? Don''t tell me that they arete as usual." Hiko spoke friendly.


    The tense air slightly loosened. Lord Zim covered his expressions and sat on the big seat. He gestured them to take seat as well. "I sent my assistant, they will be here soon." Lord Zim spoke as normal as he could. Hiko nodded and took the seat.


    Colon was eager to know what happened to the assassin beast? It tapped its long nailed fingers on the wooden arm of the chair. "Where you werest night? The ck building was celebrating the appearance of child." Lord Zim inquired. He wanted to know if Hiko was in its cavest night or somewhere else?


    "I would have joined celebrations however the den near my cave called me for some reason and I spent my night there. I hope the Lord Beast enjoyed to the fullest." Hiko chuckled covering disgust against Lord Beast. "I see. I will announce you the new member of the Lord Council, let''s celebrate itter." Lord Zim spoke calcted words.


    Now that the Hiko was alive and sitting in front, he could not manipte the order of the bigger beasts. Not longter three beasts entered the main hall and Lord Zim selected Hiko as the new council member. It was already decided by the bigger beasts so no formality was needed. Qiao only sneaked the Lord Beast and came to know that the disloyal was really with the enemies.


    There was no more doubts when the mission was issued. From the looks this Lord Zim was head of the North Sepedra which was another shocking revtion especially for Qiao. It was not easy to be selected as the head, Qiao was sure that the Lord Zim must have gone through the test under beasts or some other way through.


    His mission was to kill this traitor. Qiao observed the other members of the Lord Council, they were all level eight. Killing them all was impossible however he could create some circumstances where he did not need to directly use his strength against them. When he entered he critically noticed the two beasts, they seemed loyal with the Lord Zim. It means first of all Qiao was supposed to get rid of them.


    Colon was ring him secretly. The reason was simple. Lord Zim gestured the loyal beast to find out who was this new level eight beast. Qiao constantly expelled beastly aura in order to hide his human identity. The aura was giving threat to the Lord Beast and his loyals.


    The announcement ended and special metallic sign of Lord Council was handed to the new member. Hiko put the sign on its chest and wore the shining single line crown on its head. This crown would show on its back when the beast would shift in the real form. Being Lord Beast Lord Zim wore a big crown on his head because he did not change his form.


    During the short ceremony Lord Zim was only thinking about the assassin beast. If the target was not in the cave then where did the assassin disappear? He was waiting till others leave main hall. "I will take my leave to inform my den." Hiko pleasantly asked permission. It could notice that the Lord Beast was on hot coals.


    He wanted to know about the assassin beast. "Sure, send my sincere attentions to them as well." Lord Zim gestured and gave permission. Hiko left main hall. Qiao sneaked at all possible sides. The building was built withplex design. If someone was not familiar with the pathways then he was sure to loss track.


    Qiao marked his next task. He did not want to leave the building instead survey it briefly. "I never witnessed such grand building." Hemented so that Hiko could speak about it. "This ck building is the ruling sign of the beasts in the North Sepedra; it is not simple from inside. The pathways areplex. You would not want to loss direction and then caught by the ck Keepers." Hiko exined but not in details.


    ck Keepers were handed responsibility that no one should raid this building at any cost in case the beasts rule rendered weak in front of the hunters. This building was the sign of beast rule so they did not want any hunter to invade it.


    Qiao nodded. He vowed to destroy this building before leaving North Sepedra. It would be punch on the high up nose of the beasts. "You need to remain alert. Since you were with me, the Lord Beast would definitely send someone to check on you." Hiko warned. "If you are worried and did not want to drag yourself in the matters of Lord Council, you can leave toward the east den." Hiko with this wanted to point out that facing bigger enemies could bring trouble.


    "East den would remain under danger if the ck building is under the order of a hunter. How can I return with the shame that I was afraid of facing enemies?" Qiao spoke in busy voice. Hiko nodded. Its attentions were clear; having the backing of level eight beast was preferable rather than lone war.


    "Are we going toward the cave?" Qiao asked. He wanted to spy on the beast called Colon. That beast was the first target before killing the traitor. Colon could create trouble in case Qiao wanted to directly attack and kill.

 Chapter 383: Class Test 13

    Chapter 383: ss Test 13


    ss Test 13


    Qiao was constantly thinking what should do to kill two birds with one arrow. The ss Test time limit was fifteen days. ording to the elders he was obliged to kill as many stronger beasts as he could during the mission. This said he was supposed to work out his mind how he should make it possible.


    The assassin beast was killed by him. The Lord Beast would definitely investigate; it was bound to reveal the true circumstances. If this happened then the Lord Beast not only encircle the beast called Hiko in fact Qiao would be under serious danger by then. The second possibility was that the Lord Beast might send his loyal beasts to silently silence the beast called Hiko and the beast which appeared along with him.


    All options led toward the horrible scenario where he might be surrounded with bunch of stronger beasts. To avoid such expected circumstances he needed to take some steps earlier. He noticed that Hiko was not going toward the cave. "The things are not as peaceful as they appear from surface." Qiao spoke in bushy voice and instantly grabbed the attention of the beast.


    "What do you mean?" Hiko asked curious. He was very happy to get the position of the council member thinking that it would be able to influence the matters of the ck Building. The beasts were obliged to listen the orders of the ck building; naturally Hiko could bring changes to those orders if they were not in the favor of the North Sepedra.


    "Lord Beast gestured his loyal beast something vaguely. I don''t think that Lord Zim would sit still and wait for the time. He is bent on to get rid all of them who some way disagree with his decisions." Qiao put his first attempt for nting doubt. He thought about the critical parts of his n. Hiko was notpeting with the Lord Zim in true sense. This said time would take till the things change however Qiao could not wait for the time. "Lord Zim has loyals; he is stronger and well crafty. I highly doubt that he would let go someone who dared to go against him. The disappearance of the assassin beast is also part of it." Qiao intentionally rolled few different aspects in single speech so to make confuse the beast.


    "I could not understand. Now I am council member, Lord Zim cannot send anyone to kill me." Hiko spoke baffled. He found no reason to think about such possibility. "I am talking what I observed in the main hall. If senior is willing to believe then I am willing to take rest by staying your side however other way I might leave for my east den. I would choose to stay away from the matters of the ck Building." Qiao sounded disappointed.


    Hiko fell in worry. The beast was talking about leaving his side, it would weaken his position drastically and facing the cunning Lord Beast alone was difficult. Hiko was willing to believe fellow beast because it has no reason to deny the sincere intentions of this beast. "Speak in detail. I don''t want to die at the hands of the Lord Beast just like my fellow beast died six months ago." Hiko was worried clearly.


    "Who was the beast sitting at the right side of the Lord Beast?" Qiao asked. They were walking slowly in the middle of the thick forest. "It is called Colon and considered truest loyal of the Lord Beast. But today the actions of the beast were strange. I think Colon was aware about the assassin beast as well." Hiko added.


    "I also observed something off. I think the loyal beasts are also willing to kill you. This means they do not need reason to chase you. I have some suggestion because there is threat that Colon would not quit this chase till your death." Qiao forced hisst words to bring some fear for the beast.


    "That is true. What suggestion you have, share with me." Hiko was truly frightened willing to listen Qiao. Qiao paused for some time and surveyed the surrounding. "If the dead body of the assassin beast is used to trap Colon then Lord Beast would fell in dilemma. Lord Beast is getting stronger and arrogant because of his loyals, if it happened that he no more trust his loyals then the threat hanging on your head would vanish." Qiao almost whispered.


    Hiko shook its head. The words were simple and the n was wless. Hiko stiffened its fist and the long nails pierced the hand skin. "You are right. If I kept believing that Lord Beast would not take another step against me then I am the biggest fool. He could do anything with the help of loyals." Hiko spoke in low tone.


    Qiao whispered his n hence Hiko also sounded in low tone. "How we will act on this n. I don''t have idea." It was willing to trap the loyal called Colon thinking that if the number of loyals decreased then Lord Beast would lose force and the arrogance.


    In fact Hiko liked this n. "What should we do then?" It asked. "We will search the whereabouts of the beast called Colon and leave the dead body in its den or the cave. You will speak few gestures in the next Lord Council meeting. These gestures would create some suspicion for the Lord Beast." Qiao whispered first part of his n.


    "This is damn excellent n. I was also worried for the dead body; it would start stinking in three days." Hiko heard the n and spoke overexcited. It always wanted to reduce the force and arrogance of the Lord Beast but until now only ruckus grabbed the attention of the beasts of the North Sepedra.


    "Indeed, we should start working on the n from now on. Wait" Qiao stooped speaking gesturing Hiko. He sensed the presence of someone in the surrounding. "Some beast is eyeing us, I can feel the intent." Hiko angrily spoke.

 Chapter 384: Class Test 14

    Chapter 384: ss Test 14


    ss Test 14


    "Let me see who is keeping eyes at the Lord Council member." Hiko rushed and shifted in the beast form. Colon was not expecting them to sense its presence so early. Colon could not hear what they were talking because of their low tone, distance and precautions. With the sudden action of the Hiko, Colon was forced to hide immediately.


    Hiko surveyed the surrounding from above and could not trace any beast. It returned, "Perhaps the beast is in human form and did hid somewhere in the thick parts of the forest. But this clearly gave warning that Lord Beast is still after my life." Hiko sounded aggressive.


    Today Hiko was appointed as the member of the Lord Council still Lord Zim was chasing behind with the help of loyals. It was enough to bring some cautious ns sooner. "Your n is perfect. I would follow this one. Just that I seriously want to p the Lord Beast when he would no more be supported by the loyals." Hiko gritted.


    "First of all I need to see the den and the cave of Colon so that make some calctions for sending the dead body secretively." Qiao whispered again. "Sure, let''s go, I would not take direct path instead the winding one in order to escape from the eyes of the beast behind." Hiko was ready to spread the wings and shift form when Qiao stopped.


    "It is better if we go through the thick forest without capturing the attention." He sounded reasonable. "I understood your intentions." Hiko did not doubt. Qiao was not some beast to change form and follow along Hiko, he could only use the excellent verbal reasoning.


    His speaking skills were working perfectly until now. He was able to turn the thoughts of the beast way around. They rushed towards the chosen direction. Taking direct path could bring trouble. The den of the Colon beast was at the rear part of the farthest settlement of North Sepedra. The copied human settlements of the beasts were at the line of the ck Building. Colon rarely visited its den because Lord Beast granted space in the ck Building.


    The den was not under danger in anyway. For a beast the distance was not much. "Colon does not live in the cave instead it follow the orders of the Lord Zim and stay in the small house. Colon visits its den every now and then depending if the beasts of den needed its presence." Hiko exined how all the members of Lord Council live under the orders of the Lord Zim.


    "Then we can open human house and ce the dead body inside before the next meeting of the Lord Council." Qiao came up with the idea. "The meeting is after tomorrow; probably they will talk about the disappearance of the spy." Hiko did not hide anything from Qiao in fact it was telling all the matters of the main hall and the ck Building.


    Its intentions were clear. Hiko wanted to grab hold on the unlimited influence of the Lord Beast. Qiao slightly got shocked; he did not show it openly nor even a gesture that he was interested to know about the spy. "We will cross this route from the next hill." Hiko informed.


    They took several turns which were now confusing for Qiao. Most of the thick and dense parts of the forest were simr as if the camera was repeating the scenery. The sky was slowly covering with the clouds. Qiao was most worried for the ck dust that he pasted on his lips and his hands.


    Hiko looked up and spoke, "There will be rain however we will be able to reach the den by that time. Once you see the human house, we will return to get the dead body in the night." Hiko spoke. "ording to the signs the rain would not prolong and our stay would worthwhile. We can check the human house and how to enter inside without anyone notice it." Hiko exined.


    Qiao could not understand nheless he was unwilling to ask the question. It would create suspicion. They tookst winding route and ended up in front of human house. It resembled with the standard lodges in the Hightown for hunters. The rain started suddenly. Hiko hurried and hide in the near cave.


    Qiao also followed. He was surprised as to why the beast was running away from the rain. "Thankfully this cave is here." Hiko sounded d. It brought more curiosity for Qiao. He was controlling his utmost curiosity from questioning the beast.


    "The human house is locked and I think all windows are shut closed too. We cannot enter inside without opening the locks. It would leave traces that someone nted body here." Qiao uttered. He focused his attention toward the locked lodge.


    "You are right. Presently Colon is living in the provided space in the ck building. The keys would be with him in the space since beasts do not keep specific metal with them. It is hard to venture inside the ck building." Hiko sounded disappointed.


    Qiao sighed. These beasts have many shadowy characteristics. "Then I will venture inside the ck building. If I caught captured or killed you would not be med." Qiao spoke firmly. "Are you tired of your life?" Hiko could not believe that the beast was willing to sacrifice.


    "It is for the sake of North Sepedra. When I die tell other beasts that I did not coward against the disloyals." Qiao straightened his neck in order to make the speech.


    Hiko got stirred from the sincerity of the beast. "Then I will wait here for you. If you did not return by the end of tomorrow, I will go back in the ck building for the meeting. Also if you travel by the straight line and then move toward left from thest fire hill, you will be able to reach ck Building." Hiko guided the journey.


    Qiao did wait till the rain stopped. He bade farewell in a heroic way and left for the next destiny.

 Chapter 385: Class Test 15

    Chapter 385: ss Test 15


    ss Test 15


    It was confirmed that the beasts were weak from inside. Qiao was heading towards the ck building all the thoughts running in his head. Apparently beasts were stronger than hunters. The hunters would think twice before facing beasts however it was concrete that they never lived among them. Only by living among them the hunters could uncover such deep secrets.


    Qiao rushed and kept his strict nces in his surroundings. The Lord Zim was not some simple hunter, he was proudly living among the beasts and ruling, there was no doubt of his capabilities. By appearing in the ck building with the eye sour Hiko, Qiao already offended Lord Zim.


    The chances could not be neglected. Qiao was careful; he somehow felt that someone was keeping eyes at him especially after they left the ck building. His premonition was true. The assistant was following behind secretly. Lord Zim handed the responsibility to find out about the second beast.


    It was simr of threat if the opponent got the loyalty of some other beast. It would increase the difficulty to get rid both. Lord Zim was killing some crook head beasts so to keep the loyals only. He was appointed the Lord of North Sepedra however his rule was not overly epted by few. Thinking that they could create troubles in the future wars, Lord Zim was bent on to get rid of them.


    Qiao slowed down his pace. He wanted to see who it was following behind. With the slow pace, he was able to sense the presence of the beast. The assistant was surprised as to why this beast slowed down. There was nothing particr in the surroundings. Despite following for some time the assistant could not understand what these both were looking for.


    Qiao was worried that if he reached near the ck building while still someone chasing behind, he might be exposed earlier than expected. He sensed the direction where the beast was hiding. Qiao thought to confuse the beast first. If the beast came to know that he was aware of its existence then the beast might escape and Qiao did not want this to happen.


    The distance was closing with the trick. Qiao held the weapon in hand so to give surprise attack. The assistant was peak level seven. Lord Zim gave order to remain hidden and follow. This was the only responsibility. Lord Zim wanted to know the motifs of the beast and belongings.


    Closing distance was necessary. The beast could shift the form and flew away if he was not cautious. Killing was the only option for now. Qiao moved in the thick forest. The beast got confused. The assistant was worried that it might lose the track of the strange beast. It tried its best and found the lose tracks however the distance closed at the threat level.


    The assistant did not notice however Qiao was ready. This thick forest was blessing for him and worry for the beast. Finally it was time when Qiao could dash and appear in front. The assistant got confused and stopped looking around where the beast disappeared. Qiao appeared in the next instant and throw the beast on the ground using the sharp edges of the weapon on the neck of the beast.


    It was sudden and cruel. The assistant was not given chance to defend or escape. The neck cut like smooth, the beast breathedst without making sound. The blue blood tainted the ground. Qiao cleaned the weapon. He carefully looked around. He was sure that this beast was sent by the Lord Beast. Its disappearance would definitely bring chaos for the ck building soon.


    But it would take time before they find the dead body. Qiao dragged the dead body near rocky lush green hidey-hole. For some time he could venture this North Sepedra without me of killing beasts. After that Qiao resumed his journey. The fire hill came in his sight, from there he moved left.


    His huge stature gave off the aura of beast. The disguise was still on ce. This means he could enter in the ck building however there was problem. He was not some invited guest to enter from the main entrance. Though Hiko briefly exined the path toward the served space for the council members however he could not take that path to reach the fourth space.


    "It seemed I am destined to face the ck Keepers." Qiao purely sighed. The ck building was filled with threat nevertheless he was out of second chance to tag along the council member. Hiko believed him and it was more than enough to use this opportunity to create ruckus among the council members and take advantage of the situation.


    The ck building came in his view. There were not some guardians appointed outside of the building to make it safe because most of them were aware about the ck keepers. In this scenario it was unnecessary to appoint few beasts outside.


    The ck building was not just given this name; it waspletely made of dark material which Qiao was unable to figure out. It was simr of someic stories where the evil antagonist lived in the abandoned building with the evil characteristics. The surrounding of the building was mysterious.


    Qiao silently surveyed as to which part he could enter inside. There were several terraces at the second floor. All of them were wide opened. It seemed Lord Zim has no worry of the enemies in this building. "From now on you will fear the unseen enemies most definitely." Qiao murmured


    Qiao was here for this traitor and he would feel exceptionally relived if he could make the traitor fear death before the real death. He wanted to see with his eyes. The death of traitor would bring boost for his reputation as the hunter and it will also smooth his journey for Hunter Kind Test Trials.


    Qiao was sure that after witnessing the North Sepedra would never give refuge to another traitor. This was what he wanted. A Hunter should remain true to his position and the expected role of defender for the Hightown.

 Chapter 386: Class Test 16

    Chapter 386: ss Test 16


    ss Test 16


    Lowa was confined in the building. She had argument with her father. Her father forced her to stay and learn how to behave like the daughter of Lord Beast. Lowa was in her room. She cried whole night. Her father left a beast on the door to keep strict eyes at her. Lowa was unable to escape from the building. She was sure that once she escaped the building then she would be able to leave this cursed ce.


    Her eyes were tired of crying and the day opened up. Now she was only thinking how she could skip from the eyes of the beast. Her heart was ming her for thest decision she made. Lowa left her mother crying and the fate reversed on her. She was crying here for her childish and wishful decision.


    Lowa sat on the bed ready to see if the beast was still at the door. She did not fix her tattered appearance. From thest night conversation she was able to see hatred in the eyes of her father. He was no more the affectionate father of her memories.


    Lowa could no more keep telling that she would be able to change the mind of her father as he was Lord Beast not the hunter anymore. Her efforts were worthless in his eyes. "Before my hope die down, I should find escape path." She murmured to remind that she should go back and apology her mother.


    This was the only way to wash away her regrets. "I am pitiless child of my mother. I did not care her wet eyes and her pleadings. I deserve to face this cruel behavior of unknown hunter, until this times my father." She wiped her cheeks and walked toward the door.


    Lord Zim sent the assistant to follow behind the beast so there was no one at the door. He did not appoint another because he was sure that is daughter would no more try to escape. The ck walls of the disgusting building would never be able to force Lowa for staying here. She was determined to leave either dead or alive.


    Lowa sneaked from the door. There was no one. She was thrilled to immediately leave. Lowa came out from the room. The opposite direction was better choice while the straight one led towards the Lord space. She decided opposite direction and walked. Soon it was apparent that she lost direction utterly.


    The paths were confusing. None led outside or any sings of outer ces. Then at the end of fourth turn, there were small rays of lighting. "I should go search the source of light." Lowa was sure that this light wasing from outside of the building and she wanted to confirm.


    She saw the terrace from afar but could not move since someone wasing from the frontal part. The aura was so much aggressive and unrestricted that she felt her breathing stifled. The ck Keepers were moving near the terraces. Once in every now and then they move about to check whether things were going normal.


    Qiao was about to enter through the terrace when he felt that aura and stopped. With his enhanced senses he could tell the level of the beast and the type of beast race. The ck Keeper beasts were different from other beast races. Normal races grow up with the set standards however ck keepers were not bigger in stature to begin with.


    They were mostly around the normal human stature however they were powerful. They remain in dark and attack. They were aggressive and tyrant. The ck keeper immediately noticed the presence of the girl however the token hanging on her neck was shining. Lord Zim ordered her to wear this token.


    The token was the sign that the girl was living in the ck building with the permission of the Lord Beast. She was spared for this reason. Qiao was able to cover his aura which created some suspicion. The ck keeper surveyed the surrounding and after making sure that it was another beast that flew past the building, the ck keeper turned away.


    Lowa breathed in relief. She saw the ck shadow leaving. Seeing that her token was shining at this moment brought someprehension of the situation. Lowa walked however the shadow suddenly appeared. "Are you here to die." The busy voice threatened her. This was direct warning that if she tried to take one more step she would be killed.


    Lowa stiffened her heart and walked back to her room. This first strip let her see the escape path however next time she should not neglect the presence of those shadows, thinking this she dragged her feet toward the room. The shadow left. This part resumed the usual silence.


    Qiao was waiting outsidepletely reserving his aura. He heard the threatening voice and understood that the ck keeper was still there. Lowa thought to return back some timeter. Presently no one was standing at the door and it was golden chance for escape.


    Qiao entered through the terrace. This path was unknown from the one Hiko guided him. He wished not to confront ck keeper. Qiao was not afraid to cross path with the ck keeper, he could actually however it would bring emergency situation in the building.


    However if he was destined to confront then be it, thinking this he chose a path and carefully treaded along. Lowa also returned to put another attempt for escape. From the straight path toward the right, everything was silent and normal. Qiao felt that he perhaps lost the direction or the ckness of the entire building was confusing.


    Another ck shadow was moving toward the residential spaces of the council members. The responsibilities were divided and those ck keepers survey whole building thrice in a day. Other than the fixed times, it was by fate that if they confront some intruder.


    Qiao hurried to move away and remain hidden when he spotted the silly girl. He was stunned. Both ended in front of each other when the threat was moving toward them.

 Chapter 387: Class Test 17

    Chapter 387: ss Test 17


    ss Test 17


    Qiao covered her with his aura and hurried to move away. He was stunned to see her in the North Sepedra. Lowa was horrified thinking that the beast finally found her and now Lord Zim would threaten her again. She was trembling. The beast covered her entire stature. It was strange though.


    Qiao did not immediately act. As soon as the ck keeper went away Qiao removed cover from his face. Lowa got shocked to see him here. She was blinking her eyes with the disbelief. "What are you doing here?" Qiao expressionlessly asked. The words of the elder were pounding his head. He was not supposed to mercy even if his father was in front. Every traitor should meet the ruthless death.


    "I am confined here, please help me escape. I will exin the circumstances." Lowa pleaded. Qiao nodded. He knew that the girl was not insincere toward the Hightown however he was curious to know how she ended up here. "Wait if the circumstances are not hard. I wille back." His tone was not polite. He was not willing to trust anything especially when he was on his mission.


    The girl was only level six and the question how she came that far from the Hightown was drumming his head. Lowa showed her signature obedient behavior. She silently walked back in her room. The mistrust in his eyes was enough to make her silent forever.


    Qiao saw her leaving. He was caught in dilemma. As far as he knew the girl, she was sober and ambitious. He was unwilling to me her anything without investigation. He again covered his face and moved toward the council member space. There was no one at the guard. Fortunately the entrance of the space was open because Colon was sitting in the main hall after returning from the chase.


    Colon could not further chase behind because Hiko find out about him. Now it was standing in front of the Lord Zim. Lord Zim was pretty angry. "There are two pressing matters and none is solved yet. Where did the spy disappear? And the assassin beast is still missing. Colon you cannot simply excuse that you were uncovered by them." His mood shot up and he admonished Colon.


    "I hope the assistant would return with some useful information." Colon spoke embarrassed. "It should else Hiko would spout nonsense in tomorrow''s meeting. It would definitely talk louder about the missing spy." Lord Zim spoke his concern.


    "I can go and surround cave, whenever Hiko appear there I will kill." Colon gritted his teeth. This beast was bing sour spot for Lord Zim and Colon was not very happy about it. Qiao was able to enter in the space. It was no different from the other parts of the building. The space was made to look simr of human room with some fresh stinking of the beastly presence.


    After making sure that the space was empty, Qiao started searching the key. He could see despite the utter darkness. The desk has small drawer, Qiao did not take much effort and found the key. It seemed entering and leaving the building was bigger challengepared this. Saving the key he secretly left the ck building.


    It was typical key of any household however there was small difference. The special sign was carved and this key was single key for the lock. None could design another simr key or the lock. This was limited for Colon and its house. Almost all beast living in the human settlements were cautious. It was strange that they lived in the open caves but when ite the human houses, they were extremely cautious.


    Qiao was heading back. He was sure that he would need to return back and leave the key at its expected ce before Colon notice it. The thick forest was as usual silent. The various dens of the beasts were scattered in various parts however most parts of the forest remained unused. These parts were densely popted with the thick forest and the beasts shape shifters. They found it hard to take flight in the middle of the thick forest.


    It was blessing for Qiao. Literally no one would object his journey. It did not take much time and he reached in the cave where Hiko was hiding. At first Hiko was immensely shocked to see. "You did not confront ck keepers?" Hiko asked stunned.


    "I took precaution. What is the direct distance from here towards your cave? I need to send the key back before Colon notice it." Qiao reminded. Hiko stood up and hurried. They were going to bring the dead body and nt it in the settlement.


    It was not easy to bring the dead assassin withouting in to notice of others. The body was huge. They secretly took the journey. Colon and Lord Zim were nning what they should do to stop the eye sour hurting them.


    All matters of the North Sepedra were slowly getting irregr because Lord Zim was busy with the personal matters. It was third day that Lord Zim did not take flight over any part of the North Sepedra. It has significance when ites to keep the hold on the beasts.


    Qiao was keeping eyes when Hiko dragged the body. They reached at the north den, the house of council member Colon. Hiko opened the lock then dragged the body inside. They nted as if Colon wanted to hide some crime. It took half of day however their n worked until now.


    "I will return to my den because staying in the cave is not wise. You will go back towards the ck building." Hiko patted his shoulders. Qiao got rmed because there were not wings at his back. Hiko might get curious or mistrust. Qiao intentionally loosened his grip on the key and bent to pick it up.


    This saved him from the big hands of the beast. Hiko nodded. They separated for their separate missions. Tomorrow will bring some new challenges for the North Sepedra.

 Chapter 388: Class Test 18

    Chapter 388: ss Test 18


    ss Test 18


    Lord Zim sent Felon to search the periphery of the North Sepedra. Today was tough for them to search the whereabouts of the spy or the assassin beast. Despite thorough investigation they could not find anything.


    The things were no more under control. It brought along doubts. Lord Zim was informed that the spy was killed before it could reach the North Sepedra. It brought wave of questions. It was utterly impossible for trained spy to get caught half way through unless someone was working for the hunters.


    Double agent term was no different in this scenario. There were hunters who betray other hunters simrly beasts also betray other beasts. It was unavoidable. Qiao was going back toward the ck building however he stopped before reaching there.


    He was unable to decide whether to help the girl get out of the building or wait. Currently he was trying to knit some tricks around the Lord Beast. There was no permanent ce where he could hide her for the time being. Leaving before the ss Test was out of question.


    Lord Zim came out of the ck building and hopped on the beast. He was going to take a look at the various parts of the North Sepedra. Colon also joined. Qiao noticed them from afar. He selected small cave and disappeared. There was no one around and the sharp eyes of the beast and the Lord Beast could spot him.


    He noticed the beast called Colon. It was good that he was going away from the ck building. This would earn some time to leave the key back. Qiao decided that he would not bring Lowa out from the building till thest task worked on.


    He was cautious when entering and leaving the building. Qiao took near ce to hide and check on activities. His first target was set. Felon would be killed before anyone else. Felon was currently at the outer edges of the North Sepedra. This beast was third strongest beast and second loyal. Killing Felon would reduce the overall strength of the Lord Beast.


    Qiao found out Felon spotted the injured spy at the outer edges few days ago however before it could render any help, the spy breathedst. Felon happened to see Qiao when he killed spy in his way. It was unintentional though. Qiao was heading toward North Sepedra when they confronted each other.


    The beast got offended for no reason and started argument threatening with the aura. Qiao was also offended because of the overbearing behavior of the beast. He was calm head however when facing overbearing beasts, they should not take him easy.


    Qiao had in battle and in the end he left injured beast. The spy told the appearance of the culprit before breathingst. From then on Felon was searching the culprit tirelessly without bringing in notice of anyone. Felon somehow believed that the hunter must have entered in the North Sepedra or he would be hunting in the nearing inds.


    It was crime to hide any severe information. It was toote to rte it so Felon was reluctant to abandon pursuit of the culprit. Lord Zim was getting curious about the activities of this loyal beast. The decision of flying over the North Sepedra was just an excuse he wanted to see the present location of the loyal beast.


    After knowing that Felon was suspicious in its actions, Lord Zim returned. The whole day passed yet the assistant did not show up. Lord Zim personally visited his daughter to see whether she changed her mind. Lowa was present in her room. She was fiddling with her undid hair. "My little daughter you should forget about the Hightown and the hunters. You can peacefully live here in the North Sepedra. I will teach you how to be stronger in the levels." Lord Zim coaxed his daughter.


    Lowa wanted to cover her ears because she did not like the tone and the false assumptions of the Lord Beast. Lowa wanted to be stronger but not with the guidance of Lord Beast. She did not answer and turned her face away.


    The beast crown on his head was the sign that he was traitor. She did not want to side with traitor instead die the death of loyal. She was waiting for Qiao however he did not show up. It was near evening. She was immensely happy that he was level eight perhaps he was on mission that''s why he did note back.


    Thinking this Lowa faced her so-called father. "Where would I hunt if I decide to stay here?" she asked without bringing politeness in her tone. Lord Zim got surprised at her question, "The whole North Sepedra is for you to venture and hunt. There is no restriction." He waved his hand majestically.


    Lowa knew that she would not be allowed to hunt alone however she was sure to look for chance. Lord Zim left. He was going to prepare for the meeting. Firstly the assassin beast was missing now assistant also went missing.


    The signs were pointing that there was someone disloyal among the council beast. Hiko did not join any meeting until now so he could not be med. Lord Zim was in utterly muddled situation. His trust on the trusted beasts was crumbling. Perhaps one of them was hiding something. Few things were intentionally kept away from him.


    After reaching to this conclusion, he decided to critically observe his loyals and then send beasts behind them. He wanted to know their busy routine. He received private script informing that a beast wasing from the Frost Fire Continent.


    This beast was sent to check the situation in the North Sepedra. The higher level beasts wanted to confirm that the North Sepedra was enough strong to stand against Hightown in the times of war. The near inds those were under the territory of South Sepedra should fear the existence of the North Sepedra.


    Lord Zim got shocked because the things in the North Sepedra were no more normal. He was breaking bones to solve the problem however the problem seemed gettingplex.

 Chapter 389: Class Test 19

    Chapter 389: ss Test 19


    ss Test 19


    Felon was brainstorming and adding some events together in order to understand andprehend the situation. The time the spy was killed, the same day Hiko was saved by unknown beast. Felon called out another beast to share so that theplex scenario unfolds.


    The beast friend came. "Tomorrow is the council meeting. I will disclose the matters to the Lord Beast after the meeting. I am sure he will be able to solve the problem." Felon spoke out. It used all means but the culprit was nowhere. "What will you answer if the Lord asked why you kept the information until now?" the beast friend asked grimly.


    Felon wide opened eyes. It could indeed bring trouble. The Lord Beast was strict for the rules. The potential anger of the Lord Beast could throw him in the pit of Trifire Ind. This ind was located in the North Sepedra. Lord Zim ordered three beasts to throw in the ind for punishment some time ago. Now they took over the ind and the other beasts named it Trifire Ind.


    The beasts were more than ever scared tomit any crime. No one would want to see the rage of three criminals there. Felon was stronger beast however the mention of the Trifire brought chills of horror. It was frightening. "I will try to exin the circumstances, I am sure Lord Beast would consider my loyalty before the cruel decision." Felonmented.


    "From my experience it is impossible yet you can try." the beast friend was unsure what will happen. Qiao was searching Felon. His attentions were clear. He wanted to get advantage and kill the second loyal beast before the council meeting. So to say at the time when Colon would be med for betraying there won''t be anyone beside Lord Zim.


    The members of the Lord Council were not stronger of gutsy to run the matters of the North Sepedra alone. They were leading their dens and there will be big war among the leading dens for the bigger position until someone from the Frost Fire Continent intervened. It was unpredictable when will they get wind of the red situation.


    The usual ce was empty. Felon decided to give it try. He was sure that Lord Beast would not give severe punishment. Qiao could not find the beast because he was unfamiliar with most of the small inds in the North Sepedra. The bigger region could not be overturned in single night for the beast.


    He decided not to go along with the beast Hiko instead wait outside of the ck Building and then chase behind the beast after the council meeting. In the morning Hiko waited for Qiao however walked towards the building because it was gettingte.


    Hiko was sure that Qiao must havepleted the task. The council members appeared in the main hall. Colon was also present. Felon joined in thest. Lord Zim was looking angry and silent. He clearly red Felon and others noticed.


    Lord Zim stood up before others could take their seats. "Where have you been yesterday?" he directly asked from Felon. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the disappearance of the spy. Lord Zim was responsible to answer the higher level beast that was supposed to reach North Sepedra in few days.


    "I.." Felon felt the impending doom. "I wanted to rte something to the Lord Beast." Felon lowered its head. "Speak.." Lord Zim spoke dryly. "Few days ago when the appearance of the spy was expected, I was wandering the edges of the North Sepedra. It was my duty day to fly past all the inds at the outer region for regr orders." Felon paused and spoke again, "At thest ind of the outer region, I saw someone on the ground injured. When I took closer look, it was spy injured near to death. The spy described that a hunter injured and disappeared in the inds. From then on I am searching the hunter. I regret that I did not share this before." Felon exined.


    The council members were looking at the beast with pity. It was horrible crime in their eyes. Lord Zim was kept ignorant about the truth intentionally. They could rte that Lord Beast was immensely angry at this moment. Lord Zim twitched at this revtion. "Why did you keep it to yourself?" He inly asked.


    "I thought to search the hunter because the spy pointed that the hunter entered in the North Sepedra. Thinking that he must be spy from the Hightown, I did not reveal it." Felon answered not knowing that Lord Zim already reached at the peak of his temper.


    "Enough. You have the guts to decide what is good for North Sepedra and what is bad. Should I take it as revolt against my orders?" Lord Beast shouted and the main hall fell in the utter silence. He was extremely annoyed.


    Felonmitted the crime and kept him ignorant about the situation. This crime was small. The council members were standing silent. They were supposed to talk their opinions but not here. The matter has already exceeded their limits. Felon fell on knees. "I beg forgiveness. I did not intend tomit crime. My loyalty is with the Lord Beast and the North Sepedra." Felon bent down its head on the ground.


    Hiok was most shocked. It did not expect that the things were to take different turn especially when it painstakingly nned something else. Hiko was here to me Colon for disloyalty. Colon was standing at the right side. It wanted to speak for Felon however from the looks the words would go to waste.


    No one can force Lord Zim to change his decision when the criminal rted the crime in front of everyone. "You will be thrown in the Trifire for two years." Lord Zim ordered nevertheless would definitely be source of regret in the uing days. He could have lessened the punishment however his arrogance was at the peak to defy every loyalty.

 Chapter 390: Class Test 20

    Chapter 390: ss Test 20


    ss Test 20


    The punishment was announced. No one could argue or say otherwise. Felon was still bent on knees when two beasts came to capture him and act on the orders. They did not listen and threw a chain at the neck. This chain was signing that Felonmitted crime. He was given punishment that he would not be able to shift in the beast form for two years when living in the Trifire.


    This punishment tortured more than any other retribution. For a beast keeping the form of human was gruesome. They only take this form when needed. So this was first retribution in itself. Felon was not expecting that Lord Beast would not listen to any excuse. The years long loyalty ended in few moments.


    Trifire was impossible to escape without wings. The beasts strictly chained and brought outside of the building. They hopped on the flying beast and went toward the Trifire Ind. Qiao was waiting outside. When he saw Felon chained like criminal, it brought some worry and ease at the same time.


    Qiao thought to follow these beasts. Though it was difficult however he could not rest at ease without knowing where they were heading. They passed through few inds and reached in the middle of the North Sepedra. Qiao could not take the journey further because the next ind was separated with the liquidva.


    It was impossible for hunters to cross it without the help of beast. The beasts threw Felon in the Trifire and returned. Qiao could see Felon was no more with them. He understood that the fate reversed for this loyal suddenly. Qiao was eager to know though.


    He returned toward the ck building. "Since the spy is dead, we cannot remain thoughtless anymore. You all are here to decide whether we should train and send another spy or rent the services of some traitor in the Hightown. Remember that Frost Fire Continent is sending higher level beast to collect the information brought by the spy." Lord Zim sat on the seat and spoke.


    He knew that this revtion would bring chaos. The council members got worried visibly. The arrival of the beast meant that Frost Fire Continent was nning for first war that''s why they were sending beast to get thest bit of information from the Hightown. The kept the spying secret.


    Renting traitors was different from sending spies. The traitors could keep half of the information and ckmail for some benefits while the spies brought information without any self-motif. "When is the beast reaching?" A council member asked.


    "In three to four days approximately." Lord Zim spoke. "This is short time. Considering the distance from Hightown even if we send our level eight fellow still it would take one week for collecting information." Another Council member added.


    Lord Zim looked at Hiko. Hiko was silent not speaking or addingments. "What do you think Hiko? Can you go that for and collect the information before the beast reach here?" Lord Beast intentionally asked with the option.


    Hiko rose up its chin. The covered face shook. "I am highly suspicious about the ongoing activities in the North Sepedra. How can Lord Beast neglect most pressing issues?" Hiko spoke with the undaunting tone. The council members were expecting this tone from the new council members because they had been familiar with its personality.


    "I dare ask you to rte the issue." Lord Zim inquired. "You are hopelessly arrogant. Since Felon already pointed that there is some spy sent from the Hightown among us, how could you neglect it? Even if we put all our efforts they were meant to go useless when the hunter is sending our reports to the Hightown?" Without changing tone Hiko blurted.


    The council members shook their heads. Hiko was speaking rightful. In fact they were neglecting the serious topic. The words of the loyal were still substantially for the safety of the North Sepedra. Hiko made Lord Zim speechless for some time. The presence of spy was indeed big issue and they could not neglect it.


    For the first time Lord Zim felt that someone really pped on his face. Hiko was attending any meeting for the first time; it was rming that he was able to grab that attention of others. Colon was also stumped by the argument. First of all witnessed the imprisonment of its fellow now this Hiko was bringing headache.


    All the members of the council were loyal toward the North Sepedra and the Frost Fire Continent. They would not be taking other beasts when they talked on high level matters. This was simple for beast like Colon but Lord Zim was thinking deeply.


    He knew what could happen in the presence of spy. He could create falsemotion, bring chaos in the North Sepedra and secretly kill loyals. A spy was expected to ruin the peace of enemy''s singlehandedly. He was hunter and potentially understands the capability of spies.


    "Do you have any n to capture the spy?" Lord beast asked Hiko. He wanted to know what other feats this Hiko nned for him. "Before searching the spy, I think we should search the loyal council member whether they are still loyal with the North Sepedra and the Lord Beast or they are just masking their hidden secrets?" Hiko fearlessly added. It was speaking the words that Qiao taught. Its words brought wave ofmotion among the council members.


    The words were not just suggestion of hot talk in fact Hiko was indirectly ming that they were secretly betraying North Sepedra. They looked at the Lord Beast whether he would refute or not. Lord Beast was silent. This was second p on his face


    Not only the interpretation of the words but theprehensive conclusion pointed the same thing. His head was full of storm in his head. The second interpretation directly med him as the Lord Beast. He was not capable to keep the hold on the North Sepedra.

 Chapter 391: Class Test 21

    Chapter 391: ss Test 21


    ss Test 21


    Lord Beast fell in dilemma. If he could not sift out the spy the council members would start ming him. His year''s long loyalty with the beasts was at stake. The situation was getting tenser. No matter Hiko proved hindrance on many asions however at this moment, all the council members were admiring his suggestion.


    They were not worried to prove their loyalty. "This would clean up the chaos created by the spy. Once we are able to point out then the North Sepedra could put forward the necessary options how to wee the beast from Frost Fire Continent." A council beast spoke in bushy voice.


    Others nodded. "I agree and the beast would understand if we could not provide the information sent by the spy. Frost Fire Continent itself is facing the secretive resistance by the hunters. It is no more concealed for us. I am sure they will have another source for the information." The council beast argued.


    It was concrete like rock that the Frost Fire Continent did not rely on their provided information. They have their several means. By keep dragging this matter would not earn them much instead it would provide enough of time to the spy to createmotion in the North Sepedra. Lord Beast was silent for some time.


    "Since all of you agree on this suggestion we will begin this search of the spy from the loyal council members. If anyone found guilty then it would be killed on the spot. Do all of you agree?" Lord Zim spoke stern. They nodded their heads in approval. Lord Zim announced this because he was sure that Hiko would get killed because the missing assassin beast was killed by Hiko. Lord Zim was thousand percent sure.


    This scenario might earn him two advantages in the end. First of all the council members would pass through the test to prove their loyalty while he could search the cave and the human settlement of Hiko. "To make it fair let''s start this progression from your right hand loyal beast Colon. I am sure senior Colon has no qualm on this suggestion." Hiko spoke very genuine and casual.


    Colon looked at Lord Zim and nodded. It was least involved for anything much less any wrongdoing. It was confident however in its head boiling waterfall was brewing ready to spill out and kill Hiko. Hiko was added in the council members because from some time it had been speaking in several matters bringing the beasts of his den and shout protest to get the attention.


    Lord Beast added because it was the rule. The Frost Fire Continent did not allow any Lord Beast to act reluctant when themon dens and their leaders were dissatisfied with the Lord Beast and his decisions. "Your separate space in the building and the human settlement in the den will be searched in our presence." Lord Zim spoke. "My loyalty is with the Lord Beast and North Sepedra. I will follow your orders." Colon slightly bent its head.


    They stood up to begin the search. The separated space was clean of any doubtful material or signs which could point out something off. Colon casted side-nce at the beast Hiko. Hiko did not show any expression instead he acted as natural as it could. "As expected from loyal beast." A council member spoke. Littleter they fled toward the human settlement of its den.


    It had been few days that Colon did not visit the den and the human settlement. The things were problematic in the main hall. Now they were sure to solve one by one.


    Trifire Ind


    Felon was thrown in the Trifire ind. Most parts of the inds vomit outva, craters were formed with the time. Theva rarely spill out of the craters however it was not perfect for living so Lord Beast selected it as imprisonment ce for the criminals. Most of them were thrown because Lord beast was not ready to listen their pleadings.


    Trifire beasts were thest who survived the ordeal of the prison. Most of the beast died with the time. There was nothing to eat and keep the breathing life stable. It was challenging to struggle every day and count the time left for the ending of the punishment. Trifire noticed the beast flying over the sky. Before they could think that perhaps the imprisonment was ending, they saw Felon falling in the middle of the ground nearva crater.


    They shook their heads and the chains also made canny sounds. Because of the overall warm temperature the chains were stinging the normal skin of the beasts. It was type of double torture. The chains not only stop them from shifting the form but charred their skin. The constant torture created evesting marks on their skin which always reminded them that they were waiting for the specific time.


    Over the years they decided that once the left the imprisonment they wouldmit the crime for which they were wrongly used. "If my hunger is not making me blind again then this beast is called Felon." One of the Trifire asked to confirm.


    Felon was famous loyal of the Lord Beast. All beasts living in the North Sepedra were aware about it. They were "You must be hungry however this beast is definitely Felon. Let''s take a look if his half opened feathers broke some flexible veins with the fall." The second trifire beast beckoned them.


    They could rte their circumstances when they were thrown the same way. Moreover they were curious to know what caused this present condition of the Loyal. Felon almost screamed with the pain. The chains did not let it save from the fall. Few of the flexible feather bones cracked. Head was hurt and several big and small injuries were adding pain.


    Collectively the condition was not good. The suffering did not end it here because the near crater was ready to spill out the Lava. Trifire noticed the crater and hurried to drag their feet toward famous loyal Felon. They wanted to save its life for once out of pity.

 Chapter 392: Class Test 22

    Chapter 392: ss Test 22


    ss Test 22


    They were not generous or taking mercy on the fallen loyal, they were just curious to know. Felon was trying to sit and observe how much suffering added in the insult. Today Felon witnessed true colors of the Lord Beast. It was natural reason for it to keep the secret until they were able to catch up the spy.


    Spreading the news of the spy to capture him would make them look foolish. It was simple and sober decision yet the Lord Beast did not think twice to order harsh punishment. "Today that hunter lost loyal beast." Felon gnashed teeth with the hatred.


    It was rare and the other beasts were clueless about the living inside the imprisonment. Felon noticed the rumored living beasts. The hoods of the clothing were ruined. The horrible facial features were enough to give heart attack. Especially their present condition was unbelievably destroyed.


    Their statures looked devastated from single nce. They were moving toward Felon without any expression. The red eyes were burning with unknownva. Before Felon could react properly they put some effort and dragged its body away from the crater. Felon was agape at their actions.


    He remembered that they were sent in the imprisonment ruthlessly. Felon could have saved them by suggesting something better back then however because of its loyalty it did not speak against the order of the Lord Beast.


    The only thought that crossed its head was horrible. Felon assumed that they wanted to get revenge for criminal silence back then. "Do not fear us. The near crater will spillva; you will be burned alive and melted by the time you started struggling to save the life." The screeching and weak voice of the trifire sounded.


    Felon hurriedly looked at the direction and shivered. At the same time, crater busted with the smallva mount. It was so close. Felon looked at them again. They were trying hard to drag its big body. Felon was peak level eight beast and stronger with the stature. They were using leftover strength to save its life.


    They were level seven and starving in this imprisonment. Felon was speechless. "You are Felon, can you count how many injuries are currently on your body. Try to fix them as early as possible if you do not want to get killed eventually from the blood lose." A trifire gave friendly suggestion.


    The beasts never worried injuries because they were bigger healers. They lick every drop of blood seeping from their injuries before it get wasted. However it was impossible in the present situation where they were chained.


    It solely depended on their efforts to save the dying body. Felon heard and got frightened. It did not want to die before killing arrogant Lord Beast. He used Felon for betraying and disloyalty, now Felon was eager to show what was the form of true disloyalty.


    Felon sat to check the injuries. Few of them were seeping blood. The broken bones would take time in the healing however the loss of blood was inevitable. "Since it is fated to waste, why don''t you lick it?" Beasts used their licking ability to heal the upperyers of the skin for immediate and temporary healing.


    The trifire got rmed. The peak level eight beast was letting them lick the blood. It would not address their hunger however after several years they could taste the blood of beast. Felon was not worried that they would take advantage of its injured condition.


    If they were to take advantage they should have taken earlier. Trifire carefully searched the injuries and licked the blood. This helped the seeping of the blood came to halt. This way Felon did not lose much blood.


    "You have learned quite different personality. Can you tell what made this change? Also we wanted to know how you ended up here. You were loyal right. By the way our intention is not to offend you." First Trifire beast asked several questions in one go.


    They had been in the imprisonment. They were clueless about the world outside and the changes. "Changes are meant to appear when the circumstancespel for a change. As for my crime, it is the loyalty." Felon did not talk much. It wanted to focus on the healing.


    Trifire twitched at the answer. Their weak statures dragged feet away from the fallen loyal beast. Felon was no more worried about the spy instead wanted to save the life then go back and face the Lord Beast. At every crucial moment today, Felon expected that Lord Beast would change the order at thest moment however he did not.


    This was thest strike on the loyalty oath.


    Qiao was able to see all of the council members heading toward the specific direction. He was sure where they were going. Hiko was also with them and as guided he was acting perfectly. Qiao strictly told to remain neutral during the investigation. ''The uncontrolled behavior could attract the attention of the Lord Beast'' this strict advice worked on Hiko.


    Qiao thought to follow behind hence he could no more kill Felon he was ready to see the dead end of the second loyal beast. They stopped in the den and reached near the settlement. Qiao remained in the distance watching them. After this investigation Qiao was going to meet Hiko and ask about Lowa the girl in the ck Building.


    Colon brought the key along. The council members were standing in front of the human settlement. The door opened with the twist of the key. They entered inside and felt the stinking of rotten beast flesh. It was already third day so the dead body started the decaying process.


    "It seemed some beast flesh is rotting." A council member hated the rotten stinking of the beast flesh so its senses immediately sensed the air. The other council members looked at it with questioning eyes. "I don''t know I felt it in the air." The beast shrugged giant shoulders.

 Chapter 393: Class Test 23

    Chapter 393: ss Test 23


    ss Test 23


    The settlement was not bigger or small, it was standard ording to the needs of council beast. The council members scattered to search the source of stinking. One of the council members was able to spot and drag it in front of others. Lord Zim casted nce and immediately recognized.


    He looked at the loyal beast Colon. Colon was sweating with fear. It was aware about the beast before it was sent for killing Hiko. Colon could not refute that it never happened to meet this beast. Colon was worried because the key was in the building and no one could steal it.


    There was less argument for defending life. "Who is this beast? Why you kept the dead body after killing?" A council asked. Lord Zim was silent. He did not ask because the beast was hired assassin and none of the council members were aware about its identity.


    Now Lord Zim understood how his n of killing Hiko failed and where the assassin remained missing. "It is not the right question. I think killing a beast is crime and hiding this crime is enough to let us know that the beast was killed for personal grudge. Breakingw after thew is atrocious act." Lord Zim spoke in thundering tone.


    Colon stepped back. He understood that Lord Beast would not trust even if it tried to exin. "We were searching the spy. Is that Colon working for Hightown?" A council member spoke. All of them were thinking on the same lines.


    "I never knew that Lord Council was sheltering a spy." Hiko added. Since everyone was speaking their suspicion, it also added. They looked at Hiko and nodded. Indeed this was possible. The beast was cheating its own races. Colon thought to speak about the wrongdoings of the Lord Beast to get rid the suspicions of others.


    Colon was not willing to give up life for the sake of selfish Lord Beast. He was siding with others for his personal grudges and ming on it. It was such disgusting and ck truth about the Lord Beast. "I was not alone in this crime. Lord Beast already has information about it." Colon fiercely spoke. It''s eyes were showering anger toward Lord Beast.


    "How wishful and atrocious. You deserve severe punishment." Hiko hurriedly acted and others followed. It was also guided by Qiao. He knew that things could take any turn during me game.


    "I said the Lord Beast is not loyal for North Sepedra." Colon forced each word and tried to attack. Lord Zim also acted. Council members saw the situation and sided with the Lord Beast. The situation was unclear. They were unable to understand why Colon was acting irrational.


    Lord Beast was worried that if the beast started to reveal hidden secrets then the Council members would go against his Lordship. For this reason he attacked first. Others were blinded by the presence of the Lord Beast to decide or listen the beast first. They were following simply.


    Multiple attacks fell on the beast. Colon could not render all of their attacks useless or escape. The attacks injured first. Colon started spouting all secrets and the attacks of the Lord Zim increased. Hiko got shocked to hear. Even if no one believed Colon, Hiko has no reason to refute.


    Hiko remembered all of it and thought to manipte in future. Colon got seriously injured and fell dead. Unreserved and cruel attacks did not mercy. "We finally got rid the spy." Lord Zim spoke with hatred. Others did not speak however they were curious about half of the mes Colon spoke before death.


    It was strange that loyal beast was med a spy suddenly. Colon was killed but left half of them at the edges. They did not show openly nheless they were going to investigate about it by using some means. None of them trusted Lord Zim blindly. They thought to visit their dens and discuss.


    Lord Zim destroyed the settlement before leaving. Qiao was keeping nce at the development. The destruction of the settlement and the earliermotion was blunt proof of his smart actions. He was able to get rid two of loyal beasts. The others eventually started to mistrust and suspect Lord Zim.


    After getting rid Colon they head toward the settlement of other beasts. Full day was invested in the investigation however none other appeared suspicious. Qiao followed and kept waiting when Hiko would take permission to go back in its cave.


    Qiao wanted to talk and ask about the girl in the ck building. Without confirming it was difficult to help her. Now that Lord Zim has no one loyal left, Qiao could kill in face on battle. But before this he wanted to create some chaos in the North Sepedra.


    So that when he battle with the Lord Beast no one join hands with him. The council beasts returned to their dens to inform about the recent events. North Sepedra was no more peaceful. The signs were clear for revolt. Two council beasts exchanged nces and chose same path for journey.


    They wanted to talk on the topic. "Lord Beast was acting strange when Colon spoutedst words. My instinct says that he is hiding something." A council beast spoke when flying in the sky. "Whatever he is hiding is bound to uncover soon. I won''t rest at ease until I search the truth. Things are not calm as they looking." Other answered.


    They were chosen by the Frost Fire Continent. Their responsibility was to keep strict eye at the ongoing events. They should not neglect if Lord Beast act haughty. He was hunter and beasts could not handover their future to him.


    "We do not have much time. The report should be written before the beast from Frost Fire Continent reach here." The first one added. Both were ready to investigate fairly. They were different from haughty Lord Beast. They never decide without proof however today they went against their set rules.


    To wash away this regret they were willing to work against Lord Beast if necessary.

 Chapter 394: Class Test 24

    Chapter 394: ss Test 24


    ss Test 24


    Qiao went back when he noticed that Hiko was heading toward the cave. Hiko did not need to find the seniors in its den and talk about recent matters. The beast was the important to share the concerns. Qiao made sure that Lord Zim did not n to send someone behind Hiko. His cautious actions were needed at every step.


    Lord Zim was not in situation to keep his previous attentions. The circumstances changed drastically. They reached the cave. "Congrattions for attending the first meeting of the council." Qiao sounded appreciating the efforts of the beast.


    "Now that I became the council member, it is no more appealing to me. Such evilness is spreading around the ck building. I always thought the Lord Zim is only arrogant however today I feel like the North Sepedra is in dangerous hands. If no one tried to save it then soon Hightown would take over it." Hiko shook its covered head.


    "Why anyone? It can be you since you are loyal with the beast races. You have sincere intentions. At least I do not bear any doubt about your goals." Qiao spoke confident. From his words he could take the profession of motivational speaker in the advanced world.


    "I believe your guidance so I would not show any hassle. I will work on it slowly. I want to know about the other council members whether they also bear evil intentions against North Sepedra." Hiko answered as if he was well trained with the motivational words.


    They sat on the bare ground of the cave. In just one day two powerful beasts faced sudden turn of fate. "I fear the bnce of power in the North Sepedra is no more stable. The presence of representative might bring some stability." Hiko spoke concerned.


    Qiao got rmed to hear this. He was not expecting that someone from the outside of North Sepedra could ruin his mission. Four days passed and he was nearing to fulfill the mission requirements. The appearance of another stronger beast could influence his mission badly.


    "Who is the representative?" Qiao asked. He was unsure whether Hiko wanted to rte about it or not. "I myself do not know. The beast is from Frost Fire Continent. It will reach in three days." Hiko did not mind sharing this information.


    Qiao did not react. "I hope the representative could take hold on the mysterious Lord Zim." Hiko spoke anticipating the ending of the rule of a hunter. "Indeed." Qiao added. Before he could ask about the girl, few more revtions opened up, now the situation was morepetitive andpelling.


    Qiao could only do something within three days before the representative beast reach in the North Sepedra. "I saw a human girl in the ck building. Who is she?" Qiao waited for some time thinking that perhaps Hiko has figured out few more secrets, Qiao asked seeing that it was ready to go out toward the den.


    "That girl. The day when Lord Zim sent assassin beast, the girl came searching her father. It turned out the she was searching Lord Beast. One of the council members was gossiping about her beauty. I don''t know what the lord Zim is nning? You can visit your east den because the council meeting will be one dayter." Hiko spokest words and left the cave.


    Qiao was stunned. "If she came here for her father, why she looked desperate to leave? Probably she took him innocent earlier?" Qiao murmured trying to understand the present situation. "Her eyes never speak lies. Perhaps she was mistaken that her father was confined? Now she came to know that he is traitor?" Qiao concluded and thought to help her.


    Three days was limited time for killing the traitor however there was no way to dy it. Qiao was not afraid of the beast representative; it would only increase the mission days which was not eptable.


    He knew that once he attacked the battle would begin. At that time he should be prepared for the extreme circumstances. Anything was possible. Killing traitor and saving the innocent loyal was added in his mission. Qiao also left the cave thinking that he could create some chaos to lead the circumstance toward the temporary war before the representative beast.


    Outside of the settlement, he was able to note down the appearance of the council beasts. They wear specific type of sign on the chest as sign of their position. Their cloth covers were clean and of better quality. He was thinking to disguise in one of the council member and attack some dens.


    This would create biggermotion for Lord Beast to handle. Qiao was using political methods of the advanced world toplete this mission. One party does something and me on other one. The other part try to exin but no one care. This game was never ending.


    Here in this ancient world, there were no social media broadcasters to uncover the aims of the opposition. Well they could not see any opposition in the first ce. Three days challenge was insanely hard and some mad tricks might let Qiao fulfill the mission.


    The cover cloths were not expensive. Qiao could easily buy the desired clothing. He bought some hard material to design the symbol. It did not take much time to disguise in one of the council members.


    Qiao was ready to bringmotion in the North Sepedra. In the present disguise no one could point out any w of identity. The identity of beast Mesa was taken. This beast did not attack when Lord Beast was attacking Colon.


    He held the wooden stick twisted from the upper side. Mesa was holding simr stick. After Qiao was sure of his perfect look, he came out of the hidden cave. He took this cave as hiding spot in case he wanted to work secretly.


    His first destination was east den. He heard from Hiko that beasts of east den did not ept the human Lord Beast.

 Chapter 395: Class Test 25

    Chapter 395: ss Test 25


    ss Test 25


    Trifire


    Felon did its best to heal the broken bones. It took full day though. The healing consumed the strength. Felon got hungry. There was nothing other thanva craters. Its pace was slow because of the chains. Feet were almost dragging on the ground. Trifire were nowhere. Felon walked in the same direction.


    Trifire beasts were tired with the full day search to address their hunger. Every day was challenge for them. Felon was also hungry however the first priority was to get rid the chains. It was different from all those thrown in this imprisonment.


    They might have tried ones or twice then get disappointed however Felon was different. It was betrayed by the Lord Beast. Felon could not rest until face the Lord Beast again and settle the grudge.


    The hatred was brewing within. It was killing and hate-able more than the circumstances. First Trifire returned. Its ck lips were tainted with the mud. The red eyes were picturing the recent struggle. "Where you were?" Felon asked.


    "We were searching food and finally got some." The screeching weak voice answered. "Bring me there, I am also hungry." Felon casually asked. It did not want to face the utmost weakness just like these three beasts.


    "I am afraid it would not be of your liking respectable council member." Trifire spoke one word at a time. Compared to their six feet weak statures Felon was nine feet quite in good condition. The difference was huge. They were forced to gulp the mud in hope of small creatures wading within however Felon might feel disgust to see this.


    Felon heard and turned speechless. It was unable to control the anger. These three beasts were thrown in the imprisonment without crime. Felon somehow took the me of their present condition.


    "Where are other two? Bring them here." Felon ordered. It was evening yet theva spilling from various craters added some light in the surrounding. The redva was quite contrast with the pitch ck evening.


    Felon thought to break their chains. The criminals were chained ording to their levels. Its body was quite in good physical condition, it could break level seven chains with ease. Felon felt extremely disappointed to know that beast were saving their lives by taking in the mud in hope of some hidden food.


    The Trifire reached. They were looking miserable more than ever. The consumed food was born with the characteristics ofva surrounding. It was meant to react on their body as well. Their bones were fire red and their eyes were showeringva.


    "Come near so that I could break the chain." Felon asked. They were worried because the level eight beast was hungry. It could attack them and kill for hunger. "I am from the Iero Race, we do not eat other races no matter if the life is in danger." Felon exined.


    It could rte their concerns. First Trifire stepped ahead. The chain around the neck was bigger. By breaking it, the other locks would open up eventually. Felon was very well learned with the chain because he was once the assistant beast of the Lord Zim.


    First Trifire stood near and Felon stabbed its teeth in the chain. The others two were sure that the teeth would pierce the neck however it was fine. First Trifire was alive still. Felon used its teeth like hammer for breaking the neck chain. It took some time fortunately the chain broke in the end.


    As soon as the chain broke the first Trifire fell in its feet, "I will abide by your orders from now on." It eagerly epted Felon as master. Felon nodded. "I will take some rest and then break the second chain." Felon spoke and sat on the ground away from the craters. The red lights were dancing with the spilling of theva. It reflected on elegant cover cloth.


    The first Trifire worked to break the chains from feet. The weakened chains broke after much struggle. The other two Trifire were waiting for their turn. They also sat on some distance.


    The first Trifire felt ease after many years, the chains were constantly killing yet slowly. The slow death in itself was cruel some than the torture of imprisonment. Now it was free to use wings however the present fallen state could barely support breathing.


    Felon was thinking to set them free early in return of their life saving favor. It wanted to cross the Trifire ind before the body condition fall to their level. There was no other means to leave this ind. The wings were thest hope.


    Three bones from the left feather were broken; Felon was waiting toplete the healing. The half healing might cause trouble during flight in the middle of theva.


    After resting a bit, Felon called second Trifire. When it was using teeth to break the chains, Felon felt the difference and the changes. Their body perhaps evolved due tova living. Their bodies were giving the signs of fire races. Those races lived in the Frost Fire Continent.


    They were stronger with the guts to go against the Hightown. Normal beasts use their stones as attack and defense while Fire Races used their inborn characteristics that evolved for the living in the special circumstances of the Frost Fire Continent. There they never face the changes of the season. Half part face fire whole year while the other half of the continent face frost. The beasts evolved with their needs.


    For North Sepedra it was something new. No one ever heard that beasts thrown in the imprisonment survived single year yet these Trifire were able to survive for five years. The chain broke with some efforts. The second Trifire also fell in its feet and epted Felon as master.


    Felon was satisfied to see this.At least when it will appear in front of the Lord Beast, it would not be alone. As for their weak condition was concerned, beasts only needed two days with the blunt resources to recuperate fallen state.

 Chapter 396: Class Test 26

    Chapter 396: ss Test 26


    ss Test 26


    Qiao was heading toward the east den. Withplete disguise he was ready to destroy some of the settlements. The east den spanned over huge area and the beasts were loyal with North Sepedra however they never epted Lord Zim as the Lord Beast. Qiao wanted to take advantage of the situation.


    He was ready to use powerful beast stones and randomly attack. After injuring many beasts, he nned to escape. Qiao was well learned in the skill of escape. His focus was not to waste time and energy on the random dens but to add fuel to fire in the hatred against lord beast.


    This den was best choice in the first ce. First of all Qiao took a look from afar. The den was divided in many small and big rows of the settlement. There were also beast made caves built in the middle of settlement which was quite strange.


    Perhaps the beast that did not want to live in the human house built their cave among the houses. They seemed less caring for the appearance of the perfect society. Qiao could remain hidden and attack asionally when they get frustrated about the attacker then suddenly appear in front of them.


    He picked the stone and rushed toward from the first direction. It led toward the opening few hundred settlements. Qiaomanded the stone, the extreme level of spark blinded the night. The beasts were in their dens ready to fell asleep and retire for the day.


    However the attack shook them from their settlements. It was big st. It seemed the angry level eight beast was getting out of control. It took some few moments to check who it was. In the meantime Qiao put the second attack and followed the next direction.


    The wide area fell in chaos and no one could tell who did this. There were only few powerful beasts to use their level eight stones for attack. Overall the beasts were shouting and roaring with anger.


    Someone came disturbing them when they want peace. Qiao was no more around. He intentionally picked thest part of the huge area so that the beast should not immediately get warned. The distance would take some time.


    After reaching next spot he repeated his actions. The silent east den was no more silent or peaceful. The injured beasts were roaring while the others were flying over the east den to capture the culprit. At that time Qiao reached the third part of the east den.


    Here ording to his n, he was obliged to speak some introductory words before disappearing but it was dangerous. If the beasts filled the sky then he would be confined among them. The third part of the east den was peaceful. Themotion had yet to reach here.


    Qiaomanded the stone for attack and at the same time a beast took flight on regr duty to survey the area. Qiao spotted the beast. The attack fell, few hundred houses got destroyed. The beast flew toward him meantime rumbling for help.


    Qiao did not think twice and spouted, "How dare you go against Lord Zim, now you will face his wrath." He used his stone. Immense amount of energy sted the area and blocked the beast. There was huge evasion of the attack which created ripples in the sky.


    The ripples pushed the beast away because the wings were unable to stand the st of energy. This was the first attack which did not give impact to the master. It seemed Hightown sent tamed stone for the mission. It was more than favor.


    This was enough to create escape path while no one could see where he escaped. It was dangerous however he seeded in the end. The beast recognized the attacker. It was council member Mesa. The beast fell on the ground injured however alive.


    Few beasts reached near and took away from the attack range. They saved and asked who did this attack. The beast blurted the name of the council member. It was pitch dark night nevertheless the beast could see the attacker.


    Soon all parts of the east den were in mess, the news reached to everyone. They were boiling with the rage. Many beasts got injured and the houses were destroyed, thest words of the council members were creatingmotion especially.


    Qiao returned to his hidden ce. He was d that he was able to create chaos withouting in to their direct rage. Now he was nning which part of North Sepedra needed his attention. The ces near of ck Building could not be added in the list.


    Tonight was full of adventures with themotion. He was going to make some shout outs for the sake of Lord Beast. His intention was pure, Qiao was adding to his poprity as the Lord Beast.


    Qiao was doing free promotion, one for the council member Mesa and the second for the traitor. He wished that his promotion cater enough clicks. Tomorrow Hiko would be surprised when the name of the council member Mesa woulde in the list of suspicious beasts.


    Qiao decided to raid most parts of the North Sepedra and wait for a day what will happen in the ck Building. How the council members would react. His attacks were pointing only one name. Most inds were facing the attacks. After half of the night, a council member flew from its den to reach the Lord Beast. That council member spotted Mesa attacking recklessly. During the journey the beast witnessed few more destruction.


    Qiao halted his movements in the early morning and went to hide again. He was in dilemma whether to rescue the girl first or battle with the Lord Beast. He did not want to create any weak spot so he decided to rescue herter.


    Since no one knew his whereabouts until now, it was beneficial for further actions. Qiao removed the upper cover and broke the symbol in smithereens which he personally designed for attacks.

 Chapter 397: Class Test 27

    Chapter 397: ss Test 27


    ss Test 27


    The day opened up with huge number of activities. There were many peak level seven beasts standing in front of the ck building. They came from their respectable dens. All those dens which faced sudden destruction, the beasts were here to question the Lord Beast. They might have overlooked or just sent report for the incident however the involvement of council member was questionable.


    Most of them thought that the matter was limited to their separate den however when they saw many other beasts from the various parts of the North Sepedra they got curious. It was strange series of incidents while the Lord Beast was nowhere to answer them.


    Lord Zim was sleeping in hisfortable room. The attendant was afraid to disturb the rest time of the Lord. Lord Zim instructed the attendant beast to not disturb no matter how urgent it was. The beasts outside were gathering in the open ground.


    A council member that happened to witness Mesa doing destruction also came to talk with the Lord Beast. However he was also standing outside because the main hall was not opened for any meeting. The main hall only wee when there was meeting. Visitors could not randomly enter in the main hall or the building.


    "How can Lord Beast be clueless and still resting? Is he intentionally ignoring our presence?" One the beasts was questioning the obliviousness of the Lord beast. "I am no more lenient toward the Lord Beast. How could he act this way?" the other beast added.


    The beasts of their dens were killed out of sudden; the injured were questioning their masters. Council member saw the increasing numbers of the beastsining the simr events. It seemed most parts of the North Sepedra were targeted by Mesa. First of all it was opposing that the council beast could do something ruthless.


    "Did you hear the spoken words too?" a beast inquired stunned. It thought that perhaps Mesa only spoke this for the den. It turned out that all dens went through same invasion. Slowly the voices increased, the beasts were getting restless to get the answer from the Lord Beast.


    The noise woke up Lord Zim. He called his assistant beast to ask what was going around the ck building. The assistant informed about the angry beasts. Lord Zim got shocked to hear that close to hundred beasts from various dens were present outside.


    Lord Zim fixed his appearance and came in the main hall. He ordered to open the main hall entrance for everyone. The beasts came inside. All of them were eager to rte what happened. Then they let the council beast to talk first.


    "Respected Lord, Mesa was seen as various parts of the North Sepedra. He destructed most parts of few dens. There is something troublesome more than this" the council beast paused at this. "Rte" Lord Zim was boiling with the fury. He wanted to know who did this. How suddenly things were progressing at the opposite side. The peace was destroying yet he was clueless.


    "He said that Lord Beast wanted to teach lesson to all those dens that have grudges against him" The council beast spoke one word at a time. It was afraid that Lord Beast might get offended. Lord Zim wide opened his eyes. The words were simply too much.


    Since when did he speak out the inner thought to someone like Mesa?Mesa has different type of intentions against lord Zim and he was aware. Lord Zim was thinking what was the truth? It was quite strange. "Bring Mesa and I will ask in front of everyone here. If the words were spoken then all of you will face my rage. In case Mesamitted the crime as most of you have witnessed then nothing could save the beast from my punishment."


    Lord Beast ordered few beasts to bring Mesa wherever he was hiding. Lord beast after getting rid disloyal Felon and traitor Colon was thinking to start preparation to wee the representative beast from the Frost Fire Continent.


    This new trouble was bigger than the previous one. Out of Ten Council Members one was killed, second was imprisoned. Now the third was destroying various parts of North Sepedra. It seemed the things were getting out of his hands. The reason was unknown. It all started the time he made his mind to get rid Hiko.


    Thinking all this, he called his assistant to inform other Council Members about the events. All of the Council Members were on a visit to their dens. Their presence was necessary before he execute any punishment for Mesa.


    Once or twice he thought to send someone and investigate the activities of Hiko beast then he changed his mind. Theplex situation forced him to doubt each of the Council Member. All of them were suspicious in his eyes. He was also worried that if the situation went out of his hands whether the representative beast would take back the position of Lord Beast from him?


    All thoughts clouded in his head. He was strong however hidden enemy was destroying his hard earned image. From two decades he rendered his blood and sweats for the sake of North Sepedra and gained this position. The beasts were waiting for the Council Members and the said beast called Mesa.


    They wanted Lord Beast to kill Mesa. Mesa perhaps lost its head to do this hideous deed. They also wanted to know why Lord Beast gave this order. The silence pasted on the face of the Lord Beast was slowly increasing depth.


    He was visibly angry and worried. It was clear that he did not pass this order. The beast observed his expressions, if he was guilty then he might have been giving them excuses for the incident. Instead he was waiting Mesa to decide the fate of the beast.


    "Keep in your minds that Lord Zim would never harm any beast out of whim. I am loyal toward North Sepedra and the Frost Fire Continent." He spoke and suddenly remembered that yesterday Felon and Colon both were saying this oath.

 Chapter 398: Class Test 28

    Chapter 398: ss Test 28


    ss Test 28


    The third Trifire was standing in front and the chain broke. Felon proved stubborn against the circumstances. The sustenance was of another level. It was all for the grudge. The Trifire epted Felon as their master. After getting rid the chains, they were standing to listen everything.


    Felon was trying to figure out how it could break the chains from its neck. The health was at the peak. Despite facing two days in the imprisonment, Felon could take long flight from over the ind since the broken bones were fully healed.


    The troublesome chains were hindrance. Level seven beasts could not render any help. Theva was from nature and it could melt the chains however the neck could get hurt in the process.


    Mesa was brought in the main hall. It spent the night in the den with another beast talking over to make the report about the decisions of the Lord Beast. Early in the morning three beasts suddenly showed up and brought back forcefully. Mesa looked at several beasts eyeing it from head to toe.


    Mesa got frightened. The situation did not look in its favor. "Where you werest night?" Lord Beast furiously asked. Lord Beast might never have asked this question instead immediately punished however the trouble was regarding his image in front of others.


    "I was in the den with another Council Beast discussing some of the matters of the dens since I had been away from the den for long time." Mesa rted truthfully. The voice of the beast was slightly different from the voice the beasts heard previous night.


    "All these witnessed you at the various parts of North Sepedra destroying and attacking peaceful dens. Can you prove your innocence?" Lord Beast stood up from the big seat. Mesa was speaking truth because there were no strange actions after it heard the me. The normal shocking and the anger showed on surface.


    Mesa shook its head. "It is no way possible. I was all the time in my den, my fellow Council Member could rte the truth of my words. The fellow council member was also standing there. "Indeed Mesa was in his den, it invited me in the den since we are old fellows. We were talking about the improvements in the matters of the dens in our absence." The fellow fearlessly rted.


    Lord Beast looked at all those came toin, "Since Mesa was not the one attacking then it is utterly impossible to speak something against the truth since I never released any orders. The signs are pointing some spy has entered in the North Sepedra and trying to manipte the conflicts."


    Lord Zim sat on the seat. He was not supposed to punish when Mesa was not involved in the matter. Also if he punished then his reputation would fell in gutters. It was simr of epting that he was not capable Lord Beast to keep hold on the Council Members. Still these beasts were unaware about the banishment of two Council members.


    The beasts could no more me Mesa. "We want to know the decision of Lord Beast against the spy. What possible measures you have decided to tackle? Should we remain alert in the night? What are the steps to capture the spy?" A beast spoke out all questions.


    Its tone resembled with Hiko. At the same time all of the council members entered in the main hall. They were stunned to see so many beasts came to talk with the Lord Beast. Half of them were aware though.


    "The Council Members are here. I cannot decide independently. Their precious suggestions could help up capture the spy then punish him ordingly." Smart Lord Beast cleverly involved despite the fact that he rarely followed their suggestions.


    "The way spy is trying to destroy the peace, I think the beasts should also knit some n around the spy. Currently he might be hiding somewhere after creating trouble. The respective beasts should go back in their dens and remain alert until we capture and kill the spy. Till then the dens are under the care of the responsible beasts. As soon as they spot the spy, send someone to inform the Lord Beast." Lord Zim kept the tone concerning for them.


    The Beasts nodded and went to wait till further development regarding the problem. They left the main hall. The council members sat on their seats. "Capture this spy at any cost. Howe he spout nonsense against Lord Beast?" as soon as the beasts left the main hall, Lord Zim resumed his strict tone.


    Council members were worried that Lord Beast might me them directly. Lord Zim might have punished them for the present scenario however two council members were already banished, if he kept present attitude then soon council members would start to hate him.


    Hiko did not speak. It was talking with another council member on the same topic also sneaking the actions of the council member Mesa, the truth that all council members were doubtful about each other. They were also curious about the Lord Beast.


    If this went on then the revolt was expected however since they knew that representative beast wasing from the Frost Fire Continent, they were willing to wait and prepare reports beforehand.


    A huge force was needed to lead the revolt. After resting little bit, Qiao woke up for another adventurous day. He was thinking to go and check the level of the beasting from the Frost Fire Continent. ording to Hiko the beast has so much power over the Lord Beast and all beasts of North Sepedra would kneel down in front of representative.


    This to show the loyalty toward the Frost Fire Beasts, those were the real force behind all beast races of the seven continents. He was thinking if he killed Lord Beast andter in a day the representative took charge then the North Sepedra might get immediately stronger to work against Hightown.


    The war was expected and this was the reason that Frost Fire Continent was sending representatives to lead various races of the beast in the first war.

 Chapter 399: Class Test 29

    Chapter 399: ss Test 29


    ss Test 29


    Qiao was sitting at the edges of the water line. He looked at his reflection in the water. Those ck lips and mix grey and ck hairy half face resembled with beasts. For perfection he preferably worked on his eyes too. In case at some point he was forced to show the face.


    The blood dripping eyes along with the ck halo around, these were most reserved facial features of stronger beasts. Normally beasts looked horrible in human form however few beast races could manipte their blood to control the twisted or frightful facial appearance.


    It was hectic so only few beasts would extra work on their appearance. Qiao casted nce at his hands, the fake long nails were still on ce. The popped up veins were looking as blue as they could. The fleece was dusty to show the habits of the beasts, they rarely give attention to the clothing.


    Flying in the air in the form of beast was all they liked. "I am the beast that cannot fly." Qiao side smiled. In the hidden cave he was trying to figure out the journey of the expected representative beast. After thinking thoroughly Qiao decided to stop the representative beast from entering in the North Sepedra.


    He was in the North Sepedra from past four days, all the signs and the attitude of the beasts was evident that they were very enthusiastic about the expected war with the hunters. This pointed out that the North Sepedra was ready to follow behind the orders of the Frost Fire Continent.


    This created big dilemma for him. As the recruited hunter under the orders of the Hightown, he could not neglect these figurative preparations of the beasts. He was obliged to do all possible steps to stop this. For this reason he took the big decision to go out of the North Sepedra and kill the representative beast.


    Qiao spread his aura to check all the near parts of the forest. ording to his calctions the possible path and the chosen ind spread toward the south of the North. "The representative beast must be in the south if I am not wrong. Five inds away from the North Sepedra." Qiao murmured.


    He was holding small stick and pointing directions on the slightly wet ground. He needed perfect calctions to stop the representative beast in the middle, not near no far." In this thick forest he was looking like the abandoned beast talking to himself.


    Qiao reverted back the aura because he did not want any beast flying over the sky get curious who was living in the thick forest. He was able to collect every bit of necessary information and did not need to visit Hiko. Mulling over the right direction, he rushed like wind. Leaving North Sepedra was not easy.


    There were many beasts flying at the edges at the orders of the Lord Beast particrly because of the recent events. There was no choice because the opposite direction would bring him topletely opposite side of the next continent.


    The excessively vast areas of the inds could easily confuse first time travelers. Qiao slowed down the pace to avoid the direct attention of the flying beasts. He was much careful still one of the beasts happened to notice. Qiao increased rush and left the edges.


    The beast lost his track because the next ind was filled with trees. The beast went back and informed that someone left the North Sepedra sneakily. Lord Beast thought that perhaps the spy left. "He must be afraid of my wrath. Keep look at the edges, if anyone appear suspicious, kill." Lord Beast ordered.


    He was much d getting this news. Before the arrival of the representative beast fortunately the spy left else the beast might have questioned harshly. Qiao heaved sigh. He barely made it. Today more than usual beasts were flying at the edges.


    Qiao stopped at thest ind. He was not sure how much strong he was going to face. Even if the beast happened to be level eight still those belong to the Frost Fire has special attributes. It was clear like day that they must be four fold stronger than normal beasts.


    As for level eight hunter was concerned, the estimate said it two fold. "Qiao you can kill that beast, remember you need to tame a beast one day." Qiao murmured to increase the willpower. The recent decisions were purely on his shoulders and the oue could be dangerous.


    In case he failed because of these decisions then the Hightown would question strictly. ording to mission he only needed to kill traitor. Killing other stronger beasts in his way was up to his choice. Such types of decisions were horrible when the Hightown was keeping strict eyes.


    After sending the mission the elders of the Hightown gave responsibility to the loyal elder to keep eyes at the young hunter. They wanted to know his methods of tackling enemies of bigger concerns. Qiao was potential Hunter King in their eyes and before Test Trials they wanted to make sure that he was loyal.


    When he decided to stop the representative beast in the middle way and kill, the elder followed him behind. For elders it was not difficult to keep eyes at the whereabouts of the young hunters. They have means to check activities. The first thought that struck his head was naturally normal.


    He thought that perhaps the young hunter got frightened and left the North Sepedra before Lord Beast captured him.


    However after some time the oldie was confused about the possible intentions of the young hunter. Every after some distance Qiao sat on the ground. Picked some stick and used it to carve lines on the ground. Qiao did not want to miss the direction little bit.


    Both Qiao and beast would miss each other right from their paths. The minute perfection in the journey would lead him right in front of the beast. The elder was not aware about it.

 Chapter 400: Class Test 30

    Chapter 400: ss Test 30


    ss Test 30


    A big beast was flying over the sky. Hull was sent to see the final preparations in the North Sepedra. Twenty feet long feathers were smoothly letting the beast stable in the air. There were blue rows of small feathers along the dull dark. The golden line at the back represented its position also evident of the granted power over the Lord beasts of all inds.


    The Beasts of Frost Fire Continent released few instructions for all Lord Beasts. The final preparations were going on. The war was expected in the next three months. In this first war beasts were ready to check how much Hightown loss in the previous decades.


    Several events happened and there were many hunters who were secretly helping beasts. This increased the confidence of the beasts. The previous decades were challenging for the Hightown. Compared this decade was threatening because not much Hunters qualified for the Hunter Kings Trials.


    It strictly limited the power of the Hightown. There were four highly threatening areas in the three continents that none of the Hunter King took responsibility to aplish any mission there. The beasts were very satisfied to know that stronger hunters were retiring and the fresh blood was afraid to join any risky mission.


    Few of the hunters tried their best however they returned injured. The bnce of the power disturbed greatly in the previous three decades. Beasts started preparing to get control over the Hightown soon. Presently Hightown was clueless about the possible war.


    The elders knew that the beasts were preparing up till now they were sure that it would not be sooner than year. The beasts might have taken a year but then again the powerful hunter families in the Hightown were siding with the beasts in the dark.


    They make them believe that in case beasts attacked at the Hightown, they would not render any help against this invasion. This would greatly damage the current stability of the elders, Guild Lords, School Lords, Rank Masters and the loyals.


    The hunter families were nning something different at the back end. They were not loyal with anyone. The present circumstances were pushing the Hightown toward the dead end. The apparent peace could anytime get destroyed.


    Here some loyals were trying to polish some insanely powerful hunter for the bad days. They were not sure whether their efforts would prove rewarding. They could work hard and rest leave at the fate of the Hightown.


    The old Rank Masters were clear that once the war broke, all the disloyals would show up however they would not be able to fulfill what they were dreaming. The beasts would never mercy on them. It was mere notion that beasts would divide continents for the stronger hunters those helped beasts.


    It was false trust. The beasts would brutally kill them one by one after they got rid the Rank Masters. It was blunt truth that only sensible hunter could think. Only time could teach them horrible lesson before their deaths.


    After they came to know about Qiao, their hopes were tagging with the young hunter. They were as much secretive as they could. The elders destroyed the reports regarding his performance in the previous three months.


    They were worried. Here he was ready to face the beast. This beast developed water attribute in the nature of the stone. The characteristics of this beast were as unique as the other attribute type beasts. They could render helpless any level eight hunter in few moments.


    This was also the reason that the hunters after reaching level eight took minimum one hundred year for the Test Trials. The Test Trials were held usually in the upied ind. The hunters learn to face such beasts slowly.


    Their fear was natural. It was also because of their limited methods of hunting. It was easy for beasts to defeat them because of their fear. Qiao held his stone in one hand and the weapon in other. He halted his further journey. The urate pointers were pointing the straight direction for the arrival of the beast.


    He was correct in his precision. Qiao was not nervous about the superior strength of the beast. Sooner orter he was meant to face then why not earlier. In the same line the beast entered in the ind. This was the secondst ind from the North Sepedra.


    Qiao felt the presence of the beast in the air. He spawned themand; the stone was still in his hand. The energy seeped ready to fulfill the orders. Qiao had had some blunt nt to bring down the beast first. He closed his eyes and spread his senses as if following the flight of the beast in the sky.


    The energy was the source and the senses were meant to detect. Qiao suddenly opened his eyes and threw the stone in the air. At the same time the beast was flying over to reach the next ind. The sudden and blunt attack of the stone traveled like thunder. The sharp light brought the edge of several hundred swords in real.


    The first feather shook because the beast sensed the attack however it waste. The beast lost the bnce with the attack. It was first ever that such event happened. It was utterly impossible that a beast was unable to sense the attack. The beast fell from the sky.


    Qiao let it fall. He was taking note at what point the beast would fell on the ground. He intentionally did not leave any trace of the aura or the seeping energy reach the beast before attack. This gave advantage because beast remained clueless until the attack pierced its feather.


    Hull fell on the ground. Qiao rushed to reach at the right spot. Hull was anticipating the attacker only to see another beast in front. The stone was in the air. Qiao did not move. He was trying to observe the beast and how he should proceed to kill it.


    Hull was speechless as to what made this beast attack suddenly?

 Chapter 401: Class Test 31

    Chapter 401: ss Test 31


    ss Test 31


    The feathers were sprawled on the ground while the beast was looking at Qiao. There was no one in the surrounding to witness two beasts at war. Qiao did not speak anything. He noticed down the unique stone ced at the forehead of the beast. Malva stone was shining with all grandeur.


    "I thought the North Sepedra and the surrounding inds are under the Lord Beast Zim. It is impossible for any beast to attack on other unless they have conflict. I never met you then unlikely for us to share conflict" The bushy voice of the beast was full of disbelief.


    The representative beast tried to figure out why the beast was acting this way. Because of the higher position it was meant to investigate the reason behind this action. "The conflict started before you know it did. You would not know why it did because Ick time to exin." Qiao answered.


    Qiao was done observing; with the first attack first feather of the beast was seeping blood. It was due to his minute perfection that the attack fell at the right moment and right ce. The beautiful blue rows of the feather were getting tainted.


    "You are reluctant to rte then I would not drag it for you." The beast visibly resisted the urge to kill immediately. The healing process started after few moments of the attack. Qiao was not oblivious about the advantage of beasts in this aspect. The aura of the stone was restricted and under his control.


    The beast thought that perhaps the stone of the opponent beast was no more active. Qiao learned to control the aura at his will because it necessary in this world of hunting. Most of the hunters get bashed due to their uncontrolled energy. The dangers were everywhere then why let them know through the aura?


    Those who could not control their aura get caught in uninvited battles falling in the hands of group of beasts or monsters. This method was only known to few Rank Masters. That''s why they were serene in their choices.


    The beast supported its other feather on the ground and stood up. The huge stature shook. Qiao side smiled to look at the acting skills of the beast. It might have worked on others however Qiao was different. He belonged to advance world where such acting talent might not get any good trophy in the entire life.


    As soon as the beast was in the middle to stand properly, the stone from the sky pierced through the second feather along with another stone supporting the horriblemand of the master. He used Lam for supporting other stone because this stone submitted to him at the very beginning.


    This means keeping loyal stone at the back would force the new stone to work honestly. It second attack that was aimed without creating ripples in the air. The beast was shocked how the opponent deciphered its actions. The beast was ready to attack using Malva stone however the second attack ruined the chance.


    The Malva stone was quite powerful. Currently none of the Hunter Kings possessed this stone. This stone bore the characteristics of hidden attacks as well create tremors in the surrounding onrge scale. It could render the opponent helpless once active.


    It was best for long range attacks too. Pity that the beast could not find chance to activate when the second attack fell. Qiao held his hand up in the air andmanded the stone to return back. Beast clearly saw that the stone returned to the opponent.


    It forgot the healing and thought to immediately create tremors for this opponent to fell face down first. However Qiao was only ying trick. The purpose of bringing back the stone was clear. It gave him two moments with bonus time.


    Two more stones silently surrounded the beast. Qiao did not mind that this uing type of attack could damage the stone; he was bent to try it. The beasts were different from monsters. Hunters and monsters y hunting at their ease, one attack and the second dodge or simr sequence otherwise.


    For beast hunting it waspletely different. They have nothing to worry because they were healers. This was quite powerful advantage however this advantage made them less care other aspects. They were sharp, cunning and decisive.


    They could act vulnerable just to deceive hunters. It might have worked if it was someone else other than Qiao. The two silent stone shed against the ground where beast was trying to get up again, this time no more acting. The beast made then attack toward opponent while the ground shook making big crater and the beast fell in it.


    The two stones barely made it before colliding with the ground. They rushed to save the master while Lam was already there. Lam created strong barrier for the red flood of the beast energy. It was simple attack of the Malva stone.


    One could imagine targeted attack. The beast was shocked again. Falling in the pit was already humiliating enough. Both feathers were half injured. The beast has only one choice whether to let the healing work or focus on attack.


    Qiao stepped back seeing the unrestricted strength of the beast attack. For this reason he was learning how to do sharp attacks with the perfection of the time convergence. The stones of the beasts were powerful than what the hunters ever met before.


    Hunters grew up hunting monsters. They were equallyzy like monsters. The choice of attacks and methods of hunting all were useless in front of beasts. Qiao learned this critical aspect very early during the previous mission.


    His learning process was faster than normal. This helped his decided prior to the expected circumstances. The time he found out about the beasts, he was trying to figure out their weaknesses. The duration of the battle against beasts could exceed because the hunters could only drag to n for escape.


    This duration could be reduced with what Qiao learned. It was not just one trick or the other stone; it was about the growth of hunter as the Hunter King.

 Chapter 402: Class Test 32

    Chapter 402: ss Test 32


    ss Test 32


    The representative beast finally found out. The opponent was not beast but hunter. In the recent attack Qiao fended off the beastly aura tomand normal stones. These two stones were monster hunting. A monster''s stone might shatter in to pieces however would never listen to themand of beast.


    They were nemesis at the higher levels. Qiao was not worried to show his identity. "Who are you to attack a beast?" Hull came out from the big pit, its feathers were seeping blood. In the short time the situation was no more the same. Hull snarled with disgust. The surrounding air ruffled.


    Until now the hunter disguised like beast. It was another humiliation for the beast to get beaten badly from hunter. "I am sure, knowing my identity would not bring any changes. You will be killed asking the same question. You can test it." Qiao fearlessly challenged.


    His words were enough to set the beast on fire though this beast has water type characteristics. "You are atrocious hunter. Howe you know my journey? What made you hunt me down? What is the purpose hunting near the North Sepedra?" Hull asked all those questions that were popping in its head.


    Only the Lord Beast aware about its arrival, the hunter has also this information which was strange. Hull maddened to think that perhaps the Lord Beast was trying to get rid and he might be working against Frost Fire Continent until now.


    Qiao did not bother what was running in the head of enemy. He was once again focused to pull the ground from under the feet of the beast. He decided and prepared in the previous day. Qiao was not going to give any chance. He was ready in case he needed four stones to attack at once he would do it.


    The priority was that the beast should not reach North Sepedra. The battle was one sided because the beast was not given any chance to attack properly. There was something particr that Qiao was keeping his eyes on.


    He did not want to spread the unimaginable amount of aura during battle subsequently he attacked when the beast wanted to threaten or attack yet tremors in the air or on the ground were unavoidable. He was sure that this would reach at the periphery of next ind and the beast flying on the edges of the North Sepedra would definitelye to take a look what was happening here.


    The battle should end soon. Both feathers were injured so it was impossible for the beast to fly away. Also the agile attacks at every crucial moment were restricting the beast. Qiao controlled themand of four stones. It was first ever experiment and he seeded.


    It was wonderful to give tough time to the superior beast nevertheless it was toilsome. It sapped dry the unbound source of energy from him. This said it was not easy to keep the battle going with insane amount of strength.


    His upper hand was because of his sharp methods. The beast thought to take the upper hand in the battle and let the hunter know his ce. Now that the beast was critically looking at the opponent, it understood that the hunter intentionally disguised like beast to deceive other beasts.


    Qiao did not wait next moment instead hemanded to stones to provide defense while two stones were ready for mad attacks. Qiao was moving his arms in the air and the stones were following the flow of the movements. It was simr of millisecond movement.


    Only stones could read the instructions of the master with the help of these movements. Hull also hurried to attack. It was no more looking to kill the hunter instead injure and then escape toward the North Sepedra. There it could investigate the matter and search whether the Lord Beast was behind this ploy.


    Qiao understood the intentions of the beast now it was more than ever necessary to kill. Both attacks shed, Malva stone fell from the forehead of the beast because Qiao was focusing to separate the stone first. It would divide the strength of the beast. It was injured now. The forehead faced direct attack.


    How could beast tell what was brewing in the head of the hunter? Qiao was not worried that the attack of the beast could harm him. The defense stones were doing good job until now. The beast thought that the hunter would immediately try to save himself from the attack instead he attacked right in the forehead.


    The beast fell injured. "You would not go unpunished. It will take some time nheless the beasts would take revenge for this and many other hunts. The days are nearing." The attention of the beast was to threaten however Qiao got angrier.


    Without thinking again he attacked in the chest. The stone pierced through the chest of the beast. "The hunters are not sleeping to let the beasts invade the Hightown." Qiao spoke.


    He looked around, the beasts on the duty were nearing. The repercussions of the battle perhaps reached to them. He initially wanted to hide the carcass of the beast however because of short time, he decide to escape.


    His escape path was already decided. The beasts on the duty were attentive toward the battle impacts so Qiao could sneak again in the North Sepedra. At the far distance, the elder twitched his brows to see what he did.


    "I am sure the young hunter knows what he is doing." He shrugged his shoulders. He could not hear the conversation between both however there was something that made the hunter angrier. Qiao hide his stones and fixed his appearance in hurry.


    He was at much distance from the carcass. As soon as he felt that the beasts entered in the same ind, he fled like wind keeping the considerable distance. The representative beast was killed. As for the symbol the beasts confirmed from the golden lines at the back.


    They went back to inform the Lord Beast. Qiao took the Malva stone with him as for the documents he could not read them so he left with the dead body.


    There was someone who could tell what was written in the documents.

 Chapter 403: Class Test 33

    Chapter 403: ss Test 33


    ss Test 33


    The beasts reached the ck building in no time. They were afraid however they could not dy. Lord beast was busy in preparations. He did not create any report about the important issues in the North Sepedra and how he dealt with them. The higher level beasts were givenmands to punish incapable or vulnerable Lord Beasts.


    He was in dilemma whether to skip few events but in case the representative beast heard it from others then Lord Zim should forget all future ns. The beasts took permission and entered in the main hall. The bright light of the day was entering through the opened windows still the hall was dim dark.


    "We were strictly guarding the edges of the North Sepedra when we sensed some battle impact creating ripples in the air. To search the whereabouts we flew from thest two inds. By the time we reached the representative" the beast stopped in the middle beforepleting what it was here for.


    "The representative?" Lord Beast stood up from the seat and asked hurriedly. He was annoyed that beast was dragging it.


    "The representative beast was dead by then. We confirmed its identity too beforeing here to inform. We left three beasts there to guard the body." The beasts did not bring the representative beast''s body because they wanted Lord Zim to take a look first.


    Lord Zim was standing as if his soul was ripped from his body. The death of the representative beast might cause his fall. The higher level beasts would not listen any excuse.


    They would me him directly. By logic it was impossible that someone killed representative beast near the North Sepedra. They would doubt his loyalty.


    Lord Zim hurried and flew toward the said ce. Seeing the body he was sure of his near doom. The written orders were still there. It means some stronger Digger might started sh with beast. He left the unnecessary things there and flew with the forehead stone.


    There was blunt hole on the forehead which let Lord Zim create this logic. However all logics would not be able to save him. "Bring the dead body in the North Sepedra." Lord Zim ordered in fallen spirits.


    He lost his haughty aura with the recent events. These events were shattering his ns and encircling dead strip around him. He ordered his assistant beast to inform the Council Members.


    Now he needed their favor. Only their favor could save him. By the time he reached back the council members were present. He walked inside the hall like an average council member not simr to his previous air.


    He handed one of the written order to Hiko to speak out loud. Beasts used their different means of text in order to secure the confidential information from the hunters. Another beast could read it.


    "The Lord Beast of the North Sepedra is responsible to lead the beasts of all powerful dens in the first war. The representative beast would help them organize and impart the necessary tricks for winning this war." Hiko read the text.


    As soon as Hikopleted few beasts brought the dead body of the representative beast. First the council members were curious but then they noticed the sign. "The beasts on the guard found this dead body at the edges of third ind near North Sepedra." Lord Zim spoke, his tone felt dying. His face turned like white paper. One would think that perhaps he was seeing the death retribution being granted suddenly.


    There wasplete silence in the main hall. The Council members were standing like criminals ready to get punishment. "This could bring disaster." Hiko spoke one word at a time. They were afraid to speak anything at the time of crisis.


    The silence prolonged.


    Qiao was able to enter in the North Sepedra secretly. He head toward the same hiding spot waiting for the next day. He told Hiko that he was going to visit his east den since the east den was destroyed recently so he was ready to excuse that he was injured in the attack.


    This way he could get the recent information. After considering he was ready to kill the Lord Beast next day. The battle with the beast gave him enough understanding of his new found level eight strength. It was seemed the strength was tempering slowly. It was good sign for the Hunter King Test Trials.


    Qiao was more than happy. Initially he was worried that perhaps he might not be able to reach Hunter King position. After this mission there was only one and half month before the given time ends. He was curious where he would face the wicked hunter.


    He was not sure how much days would take for the Hunter King Test Trials. However ording to his nning he would be able toplete this mission within week which was feasible for the journey toward the Hightown.


    There was one more concern which he did not want to neglect. He was wished to tame some higher level beast during the journey. It would save lot of time.


    There were few races in the beasts famous for fastest travel while there were few races famous for the extreme level coboration with master in any battle.


    Qiao was in confusion what type of race he should tame for hisst battle. Hisst hunt would be the Wicked Hunter. This demanded perfectpanion for the Hunt. The question was still the same. What race and where he should search trustable race of beasts?


    The strength of the level eight beast was horrible. He might have lost the battle if he had not taken careful and cautious steps. This let Qiao understand the difference of the force of hunters and the beasts.


    The future battles could be extraordinarypetitive, by calcting all observations he was getting ready for it. It was near evening. He did not notice anymotion in his way back. It means the main hall was going through funeral.

 Chapter 404: Class Test 34

    Chapter 404: ss Test 34


    ss Test 34


    "This silence would not help us. The news would spread soon. The powerful dens of the North Sepedra woulde looking for us." One of the members spoke. There were only seven Council members in the main hall.


    Other looked at Hiko. This beast seemed on fire. It did not fear Lord Beast. Hiko could see the possible oue of the recent events so it was not concerned to offend Lord Beast. Lord Beast has already proved his incapability of holding the strings of the North Sepedra properly.


    Things were getting out of hands. He was unable to give proper exnation of the destruction yet again the new crisis rose up heads. "Indeed we cannot think of a way. It is not responsibility of council members to keep guard of the North Sepedra or the rted matters. The Lord Beast should prepare the answer without dragging us in the report."


    A council beast spoke finding courage from the words spoken by Hiko. Lord Zim wide opened his eyes. The other council members were equally shocked. However they could not refute the words. It was indeed the responsibility of the Lord Beast.


    They were responsible for their powerful dens. The atmosphere in the main hallpletely changed. Now the council members were worried for own good. There was possibility that the cunning Lord Beast might involve them without reason. They did not want to face usation from the higher level beasts.


    "May I take it as your revolt?" Lord Zim asked to confirm. He was not much surprised because he knew beast nature. He was surrounded with one after other crisis. Apparently there was no way toe out of it. The previous crisis might have lost importance however this newer shattered all illusions.


    "I will also support this council member. The future of the Lord Beast has dulled already. I will return back to my den and rte the present situation." another council member stood up. There was no use of tagging along the dead Lord Beast.


    In fact now they were responsible to inform the Frost Fire Continent about the present situation. The higher level beasts were counting on them to stand in the first war while the North Sepedra was facing chaos.


    They needed to take steps before it got toote. Lord Zim was thinking how to change their decision while Lowa was standing at the inner door. She could see that the things were no same and she was well aware who killed this strongest beast.


    When ites to battle, no one could stand in front of Qiao. Now she was sure that he was still in the North Sepedra. "I am sure by collective coboration we can kill the spy. You cannot go against my orders." Lord Zim spoke however his words lost worth.


    Half of the council members left main hall. Hiko was also among them. It was leading powerful den and could not support defeated Lord Beast. In fact the present circumstances were favorable to get rid human Lord Beast.


    This was the only reason that Hiko did not speak in his favor. Three council members left behind. They did not add any concern or their thoughts instead kept quiet. "I was wondering if Lord Beast could still cover the situation." one of them asked.


    "I would not leave any effort. I am loyal with the North Sepedra, the beasts of this ce are my responsibility. I should have taken some strong actions to stop the spy. But I cannote out of this problem without your help." Lord Zim spoke sincere.


    He was no more concerned about his future after half of the council members refute to remain loyal to him. Lord Zim wanted to save his present, his life. "I do not want to die med as traitor. I have worked for the beasts honestly." Lord Zim walked near them away from his high seat.


    "You are after all a traitor, aren''t you?" the second council member taunted. Lord Zim wanted to p this council member however he controlled his anger. "I am traitor for Hightown not for beasts." He answered.


    "It is not time to talk about such things. We can send our beasts to search every corner of the North Sepedra and all the indse under it. I am sure that spy is still hiding here." The third council member added.


    Presently their concern was to kill the spy and stop the expected revolt. Lord Zim understood and gathered all loyal beasts. Their responsibility was to search every inch of all inds, no matter among the poption or the deserted forest.


    The council members also separated to render help in this search. Lord Zim took charge to investigate his daughter and nearing inds around the ck building. He did not speak among the council members however he was doubtful about Lowa.


    The situation started getting worse after her arrival in the North Sepedra. He has strong reason to doubt her. Lowa hurriedly went back in her room. She was afraid of Lord Zim. Lord Zim kicked on the door and entered inside.


    He asked her whether she brought the spy along. Lowa was innocent she did not know when Qiao came in the North Sepedra. She shook her head that she did not bring any spy. Lord Zim pped her. Lowa crashed against the ck wall of the room and fell unconscious.


    Lord Zim left for some time to return back and investigate again. He was fuming with anger. Just because of the circumstances, the low-key council member taunted him at his face.


    He would not forget this humiliation and take revenge when the things would settle. Lord Zim thought and left the ck building.


    Felon took the most dangerous step to get rid the chain around its neck. In this attempt half of the shoulder and the neck got burned. Fortunately it did not bring any vital damage to life. At the evening the Trifire and felon were ready to leave the Trifire hellish Ind.

 Chapter 405: Class Test 35

    Chapter 405: ss Test 35


    ss Test 35


    When Hiko walked past its cave Qiao was kicking the big stone near. Hiko was going back to its den so that it could inform the recent development. The beasts of dens should be aware for any type of circumstance in such situation.


    It could be cold war and direct revolt soon depending on the numbers of angry beast dens. "Where have you been?" Hiko asked him. Qiao slowly walked near, "I was in the east den when suddenly some council member started to attack. I got injured there." Qiao sounded as genuine as he could.


    "I understood but the things are not good anymore. You should return back to your den and support them whatever circumstances turn out to be in the near days." Hiko waved its hand. It no more needed the backing of this beast because from now on Hiko would be in its den.


    The den was always guarded in such circumstances so the danger might not solely target Hiko. "Did something happen?" Qiao asked curious. His actions were slightly off this time. Hiko sneaked but shook its head. "Most of the beasts might revolt soon. You should not stay out of your den." Hiko did not rte the death of the representative beast.


    It was curious why this beast always appear when something bad happen in the ck Building. "You are right. I should go back to my den." Qiao immediately felt the change in the behavior. However he was able to understand that the situation was not good. Perhaps the beasts or council members were angry at the Lord Beast.


    Hiko saw him leaving and wondered why he always used rush skill instead of flying like beast. It brought some doubt. Hiko thought to follow behind and check why this beast did not fly. Qiao did not use directne for rush skill instead took turn and vanished in the thick forest.


    He already understood why Hiko was cautious. It was the instinct that told him that Hiko would follow behind. Hiko soon lost him, however now Hiko was sure that this beast was not actually from east den. It did not go toward its den instead kept searching Qiao.


    Qiao was trying his best to remain hidden when he noticed somemotion. Felon was able to break imprisonment. It went toward its powerful den to rte how Lord Beast put false me and imprisoned. It was after all elder of the den and they would listen to it.


    The Trifire beasts were given enough of food so that they could better out their health. Felon gathered its loyal beasts after that it sent those loyals toward the nearest dens. The purpose was clear. "Are you sure? Your neck and the shoulder are severely injured. Also going against Lord Beast might bring chaos for the North Sepedra." The other elder asked in confusion.


    The word revolt was easy however the interpretation of it could be bleak for everyone living in the North Sepedra. "He has gone too far. I have witnessed his wrongdoings. If beasts are reluctant then tell them that he sent assassin beast to kill Hiko. Not just this, he had been getting rid his enemies by sending assassin beast." Felon rted fearlessly.


    The elder was speechless to hear this. Most of the beasts were aware about Hiko. This beast always spoke up when it felt that human Lord Beast was crushing the rights of the smaller dens.


    There were many smaller dens those face the negligence of the Lord Beast. This fact was no more hidden. "So he sent assassin beast to kill Hiko for speaking up the rights of the weak beasts?" the elder asked to confirm. "I am sure your will be surprised to know that Lord Beast is not loyal toward Frost Fire Continent. He wanted his own rule and wanted others to kneel in front of him." Felon added.


    It had been witnessing those shorings of the Lord Beast but now it was free to shout out and tell others. "I will tell these hidden secrets to other beasts. By tomorrow you will have whole army of beast to lead the revolt. I will take my leave now." the elder left in hurry.


    Felon was sure that Trifire could kill Lord Beast with their unique developed nature ofva. Felon did not want to drag the death of Lord Beast because the longer the revolt remained active, the harsher circumstance would turn out to be.


    The news spread and reached Lord Zim. He was out of the ck building. Few loyal beasts brought this news. "How did it break imprisonment?" It is impossible for anyone." Lord Zim was bbergasted.


    He was already surrounded by number of problems yet another added in. "Felon is gathering the elders of most of dens. Probably Felon is going to start the revolt soon. He told many secrets openly, the elders believed what it rted." The loyal beast mentioned the possible scenario.


    Lord Zim felt that there was no way to escape other than face the revolt. "Felon is bent on to throw North Sepedra in the fire of revolt; I have no choice but to answer the same way. Get ready and gather all loyals. Inform three council members." Lord Zim ordered.


    He was gritting his teeth at this atrocity of Felon. Lord Zim could not tell what would be the result of this revolt however he was willing to bet everything and kill Felon.


    This was the first revolt after he was appointed as the Lord Beast and the one leading this revolt was none other than his loyal once. Almost all of the inds under the periphery of the North Sepedra were going through themotion of the revolt.


    Few beasts werepletely shocked at the turn of events. They were simply agape to hear that the representative beast was killed near North Sepedra. It was equal of bringing death sentence on all the dens living in the North Sepedra.


    The higher level beasts would not forgive for this negligence.

 Chapter 406: Class Test 36

    Chapter 406: ss Test 36


    ss Test 36


    Qiao was not expecting this to happen. Who would have thought that Felon would be able to break prison? Qiao was itching to see the troops of the beasts gathering. He understood that revolt already started. To avoid the chase he was walking among the beasts and listening their gossips.


    It helped him to get through the fresh pieces of news about Lord Zim. It seemed most of the beast dens were active in this revolt. Half of them were siding with the Lord Beast while other half chose to battle with his loyals. Qiao was short of temper.


    It was not what he anticipated. Even if the revolt was expected it should not have been this soon. This scenario unfairly ruined his ns. He was unable to tell how long this revolt would carry the battles and who would win in the end.


    Beasts were gathering at the big ind. This was void of any poption. Felon decided to battle here because it did not want to harm the beast settlements. The sky was filling with the flying beasts of all races. Qiao was keeping eyes because he wanted to see the end of this battle.


    The beasts were flying in the organized multitudes. Few werepletely oblivious why this revolt was proceeding hurriedly. They were clueless about the death of Representative Beast, and the written orders that were meant for the North Sepedra.


    Felon was also oblivious. Hiko thought to side with Felon in this battle. After all this battle was meant to take down the human Lord Beast, however Hiko wanted to share the secret information too. It thought that after knowing this information Felon might bet everything in this revolt to get rid Lord Zim.


    Hiko was already imagining the dead body of the Lord Zim. Felon was heading toward the battle ground when Hiko came in front. Both were flying high in the sky.


    "Are you going to kill Lord Beast in this revolt?" Hiko asked. It was not informed about the purpose of this battle or what was in the mind of this ex-council member.


    "I wanted to defeat him and throw in the imprisonment to revenge for my sufferings." Felon answered. It was anticipating that Hiko would question for the sake of North Seepdra. "This is not the right choice. It would throw the North Sepedra in the chaos further." Hiko sounded disagreeing.


    "All those who wanted to stop me from this battle should stay away because once I have decided the fate of the Lord Zim, I would not listen to any logic." Felon misunderstood the intentions of Hiko.


    "I am not here to stop you instead you would kill Lord Zim after I told about the recent events. No one is familiar with it unless the other council member disclosed it to you." Hiko masterfully created curiosity. "What specific event happened?" it grabbed the attention and Felon asked.


    "Lord Zim is already dead with the death of representative beast. If no one gave response to the higher level beasts regarding the orders then all loyals would be med for disloyalty." Hiko opened up by rting half of the truth.


    Felon halted its flight. The words were quite confusing. Hiko was secretive in its eyes. "Exin what type of orders?" Felon asked without beating about the bush. Though Felon wanted to ask how a stronger level representative beast was killed however the orders of the higher level beasts were more important to know.


    "They expect North Sepedra to lead the first war. The representative beast was here to teach tricks how to tackle hunters in this war. I am sure now you know what to do with the Lord Zim in this situation?" Hiko sounded pointing fair option.


    "If Frost Fire Continent''s beasts expected us bigger responsibility then I knew what should be the fate of Lord Zim." Felon sounded determined. It was natural decision to clean up North Sepedra and get ready for the wars.


    "I will be backing you in this battle. Lord Zim should not escape alive else that cunning Lord would create scene in front of higher level beasts. He is well versed to ploy at the spot." Hiko warned. It had seen Lord Zimpletely disfiguring the truth in to false.


    The council members and their trusted elders were here with their huge number of beasts. Lord Zim nodded to see this. He was sure that battle would not bring any goodness for Felon and itspanions. The oue of the revolt was obvious.


    "Do you have news about Hiko. Which side he is taking?" Lord Zim asked. The assistant beast spoke, "Hiko recently met Felon. They are joining hands for this revolt."


    "I knew it. Its intentions were always on the high seat. This seat was granted by higher level beast, how Hiko could snatch it." With these words Lord Zim was trying to capture the sympathy of the loyals.


    Lowa woke up. After some search she found out that the battle was expected. She was wondering how Qiao would save her in this situation. Qiao was heading toward the ck building. The circumstances took sharp turn. He was worried that Lowa would also get affected with it.


    He thought to help her escape from the main conflict then worry what to do with the Lord Zim. Qiao looked at the ck building. It was not good. The ck shadows of the beasts were standing at the openings.


    The North Sepedra was facing revolt so it was natural for them to worry for the safety of the ck building. Lowa was trying her best to escape from the building when Lord Zim was not around. Her lower lip was bleeding because Lord Zim came for second time to investigate.


    He was ruthless and did not care whether she was begging or not. Lowa kept crying and asking to let her go out of the North Sepedra on the promise that she would not rte anything about it.


    Heughed hysterically at her request and said, "You cannot leave this building alive. You disappointed your father."

 Chapter 407: Class Test 37

    Chapter 407: ss Test 37


    ss Test 37


    The concerned dens and their elders were present in the revolt. It was not the half of poption of the North Sepedra however one could imagine the force behind so many beasts willing to appear in this revolt. Along with keeping eyes at the revolt Qiao was also making some ns for the ck building.


    Lord Zim looked at the enemies, Hiko was nowhere. It told Felon that it would provide loyal beasts for the attack however being council member, it wanted to remain neutral. Felon did not mind. In fact they talked over this issue and decided that at least one council member should remain intact from ongoing troubles.


    It was strange for Lord Zim. He was expecting Hiko to be in the first row of the enemies. There were hundreds of beasts on both sides. Felon was looking threatening with the marks ofva. Lord Zim noticed three beasts. They were different.


    "I never saw these beasts before." Lord Zim asked one of the council members. "They are the notorious Trifire. Felon brought them out of the Trifire Ind. It is apparent that Felon nned this revolt earlier." The council member answered. Lord Zim got worried. He thought that he could crush down this battle and the enemies however he heard rumors about Trifire.


    "Having Trifire in the opponent side, I am afraid we will get defeated. I need to do something about it." Lord Zim murmured. Trifire were only level seven and from their appearance they were not in good condition. "Mesa you have chance to prove your loyalty." Lord Zim spoke to the council member at his left.


    Mesa was all ears. It was willing to bet everything for the Lord Beast. "I will follow Lord Beast." Mesa answered. Lord Zim was satisfied with this. "Keep this stone, your responsibility is to get rid Trifire. They are different so you will need this stone to defeat them and kill." Lord Zim handed most powerful stone.


    ording to his opinion handling Trifire separately would increase the chances of winning battle. He was unsure of their specific feats and the regr battle would be no different than bigmotion until one side got defeated.


    Mesa went to grab chance for attack at the Trifire. After sending Mesa Lord Zim was ready for the battle show. The stronger beasts were standing in the first row. Felon attacked at Lord Beast. Lord Beast opened up with stronger stone attack.


    The battle began. All of the beasts set their target enemies and attacked. It was quite chaotic at the very beginning. Many of the beasts were attacked randomly because their set target changed positions. Lord Zim attacked after the first attempt of the opponent.


    Felon masterfully reflected the attack range. It learned this attack from Lord Zim. It was quite influential in bigger battles. Lord Zim felt the impact of the attack. He was shocked because felon learned it better than him.


    He was slightly worried now. Felon was fully prepared. Lord Zim thought that perhaps he might not able to kill Felon in the direct attacks. Earlier they were facing each other however Lord Zim started to retreat among the bunch of loyal beasts.


    It was to confuse Felon. The attacks of the beasts were adding and the opponents were trying to get the benefit of every attack. The stronger beasts were like stronger wall. Their attacks were creating ripples in the sky. Clear and loud bangs of collision were opening. It shook the sky as if it would fell on them.


    Felon attacked but it met with another beast while Lord Zim was no more in view. He was flying behind the first row of loyal beasts. Felon got mad to see this. "You cannot battle like loyal; how can you call yourself Lord Beast, shameless Lord Beast." Felon tried to clear the distance.


    It knew that few attacks would kill Lord Zim however only direct attacks could help while Lord Zim was hiding behind beasts. It was one of the biggest mistakes which Felon would regret for sure. It should have taken loyal along when closing ahead.


    Lord Zim guided stronger beasts as to where they should attack and how. Still half of the stronger beasts were killed from both sides. The reason was simple. The cross attacks were enough to injure. Blunt attacks and the random attacks blurred the sky.


    It restricted the open movements of the beasts in the dense battle scenario. Felon closed distance. There was no one around. Lord Beast immediately ordered two beasts to attack at once. Later the beasts got busy with other opponents and Lord Zim came in front seeing that Felon got injured.


    Felon gritted its teeth. Lord Zimughed and attacked. He was confident that Felon would not be able to escape alive. The attack fell at the shoulder that has already facedva. The flight disrupted and the beast fell on the ground. Lord Zim also followed in hurry.


    Currently Felon was defenseless. It was best chance for Lord Zim. He got off from its tamed beast and attacked. Felon could not make it the time attack wasmanded. The stone attack shook half of the ground piercing the beast. The other beasts saw that the one leading the revolt was killed. They slowly retreated.


    In this battle more than half of stronger beasts were killed from both sides. Lord Zim looked as the monarch of the North Sepedra. He was bluntly calling all the possible enemies toe in front.


    Hiko was away from the battle. It was keeping eyes at the end results. When Felon got killed, it returned back in its den. Things might have been different in case Lord Zim should have killed in this battle however now that he was alive, being council member Hiko needed to inform its role in the battle.


    Hiko was worried what possible excuse could save from the questions of the Lord Beast. The battle ground presented the picture of reckless battle, beasts fell after they get injured or killed. Soon all beasts left the ground other than dead bodies, dead bodies could not walk though Lord Zim wished that dead bodies should run away with his fear

 Chapter 408: Class Test 38

    Chapter 408: ss Test 38


    ss Test 38


    Qiao was near the ck building. Seeing that the dangerous ck shadows were standing at the entrances, he was thinking to use his brutal means. This was thest chance to bring Lowa out of the ck Building before the ongoing battle in the battleground ends in the favor of one side.


    He knew that without killing them it was impossible to rescue Lowa. He held few of the beast stones in his hand. These were taken from thest mission. Most of them were used in the weapon making and paying the price however few were still with him.


    These stones could emit fire energy as soon as thrown in the darkness. The ck building waspletely dark from inside. The reason behind this experiment was simple. Qiao observed that beast of this building remained in the dark that means the beasts were afraid of the bright day or the bright energy.


    His observation was urate to some extent. Their attacks and the inborn energy were based on ck force so it was natural for them to stay in the dark and remain powerful. Qiao hurried around and found few opened ces where the beasts were standing behind the openings.


    This was enough to throw the stones inside. He was running around the building and throwing the stones at his best method. The shadow beasts were baffled at the pace of the hunter. Few of them tried to pick the stones and throw out of the windows however the stones started to emit dark crimson light.


    They retreated. None of them picked the stones. The lighting from the stones was spreading in the building slowly. Qiao did not wait instead threw all of the stones in his possession. He knew that it would help him when confronting ck shadows.


    Lowa came out of her room. She felt that something was going on. Finally she spotted few ck shadows hurrying around in a fit of worry. She understood that none could make them worry other than Qiao. Also she sensed someone near the ck building.


    After doing first step, Qiao was ready for the second feat. He came in front entrance where few ck shadows were keeping guard. Qiao held the stone andmanded. He was using level eight monstrous stone. The monstrous stones emit double amount of bright forcepared with the beast stones.


    Since the enemies fear brightness then he was bent to torture them before death. His first attack destroyed the entrance of the main building, the second attack followed right after. The consecutive attacks almost killed five shadow beasts. They could no more save the entrance.


    What made them vulnerable? They might have faced and perhaps stood strong for long time however the sharp forces from two sides weaken their inborn force. They tried their best. Now the main hall was the next target. Lowa was standing at the door of the main hall. She saw the blurred image of her savior.


    She was crying bucket of tears. Qiao noticed her fallen condition. He was shocked. Qiao did not expect that she would face anything cruel since the Lord Beast was actually her father. Now he was more than angry. Anyone could tell that she has transparent heart with no maliciousness still he dared to harm her.


    Lowa did not move. She was ashamed. She was daughter of a traitor. Qiao grabbed her hand and brought outside of the building. "Wait here." Qiao gestured her. He was going to destroy this building. Qiao remembered that once Hiko told that this building has quite significance in the power of the North Sepedra. This was good reason to destroy it for the sake of power.


    Now he was bluntly attacking at every part of the building with all avable stones. In few moments the ck building lost all grandeur. Currently it looked broken building. Qiao was satisfied. Almost all of the shadow beasts were killed.


    He ordered his loyal stone to capture the remaining stones from the building. They were helpful. Lowa saw him destroying and killing the beast. She was more than happy. "I am daughter of traitor. You should also kill me." Just when Qiao was done his job, Lowa fell in his feet.


    She understood why Qiao was here. Higher Level hunters were given tough missions. Killing of Traitors was also part of few secret missions. There was no more doubt that Qiao came to kill Lord Zim. "Even if whole world shout out that you are traitor, I would not believe no matter what." Qiao let her stand.


    His hand touched her lower lip. It was still bleeding. Lowa was not stronger just like her father, the p left deep injury. Qiao was gaining high level energies umting in his body. It brought quite powerful impact and now he could heal small injuries.


    He was about to bring her away and let her escape from the North Sepedra when he felt that many beasts were heading toward the broken building. "Stay away from here; if I remained alive after killing Lord Zim I might bring you toward Hightown else you will take this journey alone." Qiao gestured her to leave immediately.


    Lord Zim might have stayed in the battleground celebrating his victory however someone informed about the destruction of the ck building. Lord Zim heard it and rushed toward with desperate desire to kill the spy.


    Qiao intentionally destroyed the building because he wanted to grab the attention. The remaining loyal beasts also came with the Lord Zim. They wanted to see the spy and witness how Lord Beast would take revenge. Qiao sensed that close to hundred beasts were heading in the same direction.


    "Let''s see who is at the best level." He murmured. All of tamed and loyal stones spread in various directions. Loyal stones could easily capture biggest attack range. Qiao uncovered his face and dusted off the disguise.


    He wanted to let Lord Beast see who killed him. Lord Zim was confident because so many beasts were with him. No matter how bluntly the spy was stronger, he still could not defeat hundred over beasts all at once.

 Chapter 409: Class Test 39

    Chapter 409: ss Test 39


    ss Test 39


    Lowa ran and hide. She did not want to leave. Qiao removed his upper cover which he used as disguise. The inner lush and expensive fleece showed how carefully he dressed up. It was big fleece however unable to conceal his big built muscles and the broad chest.


    The visible confidence on his face could easily falter the courage of his enemy. He was standing as calm and weing as if his friends were returning from world tour and he was here to receive them with big heart.


    Currently his hands were empty because he did not wish to ruin the surprise gift for the so-called friends. The air brought big gust indicating the arrival. Lord Zim and others could see a hunter standing near the Building which was no more recognizable.


    "He is gutsy but what made him so?" Lord Zim could not notice anything unusual. He recently killed his enemy now he was here to kill the root of all evils. Perhaps he did not give attention to his surrounding nheless the remaining beasts that were part of revolt joined Hiko.


    They also told that spy showed. Now they were present in the surrounding to take a look what would happen. Hiko gasped to see that the beast that was tagging along turned out hunter. It seemed he was here for the Lord Beast.


    Hiko thought to wait with the anticipation that the spy might drag away the Lord Beast and kill ording to the rules of the Hightown. It would not mind if spy take the lives of the loyals of the Lord Beast. They were all disloyal for North Sepedra. They should be killed in its eyes.


    "Should we all attack at him or Lord Beast has something else nned?" the loyal beast asked. Now they were near. "He is hunter and came here on mission. If I took help of the beasts to kill him then I no more deserve the position of the Lord Beast. I will kill this hunter and show my loyalty with the Higher Level beasts and the North Sepedra." Lord Zim thought that it was high chance for bragging his position.


    Not even once the thought of his daughter crossed in his head whether she was alive or not. He was sure that his daughter and this spy both were working against him. Qiao knew that Lord Zim would brag and this was good for fair battle.


    The beasts were actually angry to see the building. They were slightly shocked that Lord Zim did not show any concern for the power sign of the North Sepedra. They actually wanted to see Lord Zim get killed. Every beast has strong oath with the ck building.


    This building was sign of their integrity with the Frost Fire Continent. Some seven hundred years ago a stronger beast happened to cross this ind and erected this building leaving its strong guardians to secure it. Slowly beasts gathered around and took control on the near inds then half part of the continent.


    They strongly believed that it was due to the fact that they were loyal with the foundations of the North Sepedra and this building was the real foundation. Lord Zimpletely ignored this simple fact. He was not doubtful for another victory that made him forget his oath to save the ck building at the cost of life.


    He wanted to show off his power over others and it was apparent in front of beasts. They were no more uncertain about the intentions of the Lord Zim. They gestured each other and slowly retreated to let the battle begin. They were ready to spectate; if Lord Zim survived they would kill him for good.


    Hiko was equally shocked to see the destroyed building. It was wondering about the ck shadows. In fact it was baffling that the hunter killed them all. Every beast knew that powerful shadow beasts were hard to defeat. No one could match with their pace and the attacks.


    They were invulnerable in themon concept of beasts. Hiko looked at the silent hunter, it made shuddered just to look at him. The unfathomable power was visible through his eyes. Apparently he was quite young however his actions were mature.


    Qiao intentionally let every beast decide what they wanted to choose and why. The only clueless person happened to be Lord Zim. He left his tamed beast aside and walked at the hundred feet distance. Qiao stood expressionless. This so-called traitor pped his daughter. He was already below the scale to be called human.


    Qiao did not attack first instead he observed his opponent. Perhaps Lord Zim wished to brag before death. "You are weakling that I will crush under my feet." Lord Zim bellowed less like human more like beast. "Be careful, my enemies have simrity when they brag before death." Qiao side smiled.


    This smile brought hatred for Lord Zim. He suddenly maddened at his words. Anyone might madden because the words were simply toxic to digest. As if Qiao was waiting for this, hemanded his stone to create thunderous impact so that the beasts should remain away.


    Qiao calcted that the beasts were more than doubtful about the Lord Beast and they might not disturb the battle still it was necessary for few of them loyal with the Lord Beast. The beasts saw the unrestricted force of the stones and retreated.


    They were not part of battle. So it was better to let the hunter know by retreating some distance. Hiko and his beasts also retreated now they were more than curious to witness this battle. With this step Qiao wanted to create difference as to who would stick to the loyalty and who would stay behind in the time of crisis.


    The battle might prolong so he wanted to make it clear how many should be added to kill list or the possible nemesis. One of the beast saw others retreating, it unwillingly retreated and disappeared from the crowd.

 Chapter 410: Class Test 40

    Chapter 410: ss Test 40


    ss Test 40


    Lord Zim was very confident because he possessed stronger stones. No matter if the battle got prolong he could use trump card to grant death. He did all possible tricks in his head for the time toe. Lord Zimmanded his stone.


    With the two higher level stones active the ground shook, the energy collision broke when the third stone suddenly appeared from the sky. It was something new in the field of hunting. Lord Zim was slightly surprised.


    Normal hunters were never smart enough to think wise use of their stones. They use as if the stones would empty out of their filled energy. It was rare that a hunter use more than one stone. There were some hunters with unique skills that they could use two or three stones at once.


    Qiao seemed well versed with two stones. Lord Zim understood and brought out second stones. He took deep breath and activated, it was after long time that Lord Zim was going to use two stones against a hunter.


    It increased the battle strength however both sides remained unnerving yet bnced. Qiao let the third stone show up. He was in no hurry. He wanted to see fear of death on the face of this traitor. It would take time till Lord Zim realized his limits.


    Qiao was willing to invest some time. It would give another benefit, all spectator beasts would stay from Hightown for next hundred years. This battle should remind them and scare their final breath. After facing revolt the North Sepedra was no stronger base for the Beasts of North Sepedra.


    They would not be able to bring worry for the South Sepedra anymore. It was first part of the mission which Qiaopleted sessfully. Now the final part was going. He was facing traitor. As soon as the third stone showed up, Qiao got the upper hand.


    He guided the stones energy downward and the two stones of the opponent crashed against the ground. One of the stones turned in to smithereens. Lord Zim was holding the energy when the sudden action took ce he went through the impact.


    He was forced few steps back and the visible lines of worry appeared on his forehead. It was expected in battles of extreme type where the hunters intentionally smash the stones of the opponents however Lord Zim did not anticipate it.


    It was unbelievable that the younger looking hunter was using three stones all at once,manding them perfectly, at the same time changing battle methods in the middle of attack. It was no more traditional battle.


    Lord Zim brought another stone. In fact he thought to use three as well else the hunter might mock him at some point of battle. Thinking this he activated. Qiao did not show up the fourth stone because it was trump card for the time of final action.


    He could see the worry of the traitor. It brought some understanding about his polished methods. Qiao was relieved to see that he could finally face experienced Hunter King at this level. No matter what it took; be it his overpowered body influencing the higher level stones or the his achievement in using four stones at once, it fairly increased his strength to stand firm in front of the opponent.


    There were still few aplishments which needed his attention however few higher level battles could polish such skills. Lord Zim activated third stone out of whim however when he actually faced the pressure, the veins on his forehead started seeping blood.


    There was limit as to how much pressure the body of a hunter could absorb from the stones energy. Without tempering body to increase the limit none of the hunters could reach this feat. Qiao was the rarest hunter who started tempering his body from the first level of hunting.


    Few hunters after level eight started thinking that they were invulnerable, that was only because they never met theirpetitor yet. When they idently cross path they regret. The loyal beast that was hiding noticed that the master was caught in problem. It was ready t sneak attack from behind.


    Currently everyone was focused at how the Lord Beast was helpless against hunter. Qiao did not reach his limit. Four stones were not his limit. He was tempering for the fifth.


    To see the fear Qiao hastily guided his stones to change the sides. Now they were directed toward Lord Zim. The attack range suddenly altered which did not give enough time to the opponent stones for action. The energy wave fled toward Lord Zim.


    This wave was ruthless; it charred the upper facial skin on the Lord beast also burnt the upperyers of the clothing. It happened in between the time frame that Lord Zim took to guide the stones otherwise.


    It was frightening. Stones finally provided barrier for the opponent attack to stop however it made the traitor suffer hellish fear of death. The beasts at the distance were shocked to see this minute control of the hunter. They were forced to admire his extreme level battle methods.


    These methods were not unheard however rarest that none ever witnessed until now. Such type of battle methods were fought between deep enmities. Only stronger yet old enemies could resort to such tactics without worrying the oue of death in the end.


    All those who happened to see Qiao during battle; they knew that it could be Qiao using brutal means no one else. Hiko was d to see thisst action. The arrogant Lord Beast was looking like roasted hunter. Hiko wished that Felon should have witnessed this sight before its death.


    Lord Zim huffed, he was out of breath; the streaks of blood were dripping from his forehead. He was afraid that any moment the hunter might bring another stone or another battle method. His arms started trembling with the fear. The three stones were still active though.


    Meantime the hidden beast came out for ambush from behind.

 Chapter 411: Saving Grace

    Chapter 411: Saving Grace


    Saving Grace


    It demandedplete control and focus. The four stone was at much distance, it said that the girl was faster than the reaction of the loyal stone for saving the young hunter. The beast kept it hidden still Lowa appeared in between the attack and the busy hunter.


    Being level six she was nobody to stand the energy. Her body soaked the death force. Qiao turned with her scream. Lowa castedst nce before vanishing in the air, "I paid for the saving grace." Qiao hurried to stop her but his hands only met empty air.


    His eyes fell at the beast. Qiao roared piercing the sky and the stones buried the beast alive. Qiao was moving his hands in the air guiding his stones. The stones were like beasts conquering the sky filling with the death energy.


    Qiao was at the peak of his rage. Half of the death energy fell on the struggling Lord Zim, he was killed the same way. His body vanished as if it never existed. Still the wrath was unrestricted. He was unable to control his anger. If he was allowed he would have cried because another sincere human of this world sacrificed life to save him.


    He wanted to send her back in the Hightown. He wanted her to be stronger. With her sincere heart she could have be real force of the Hightown but


    She was killed ruthlessly and he could not do anything. The sky started thundering with the unrestricted force. The North Sepedra was near to copse on its feet. The beasts were horrified that anytime this death force would fell on them. They were waiting for the hunter to mercy.


    Qiao walked toward the broken building and attacked. Biggest crater appeared and the remaining signs of the ck building vanished from the grounds of the North Sepedra.


    With the umted anger his previous hidden evil force came on surface, his eyes turned crimson red. He could feel that his control over both forces was getting weaker. The fourth stone listened his silentmand.


    Lam rushed and enveloped his body under the aura. This aura was stable. It brought tranquility to his heart and mind for some time. The raging forces slowly reverted back. The mix of light blue, green and pink colors soothed his eyes and the eyes regained original color.


    Only this specific stone was capable of releasing these colors this was the reason that Qiao set it for the time of crisis. This was second time that he faced his inner blunt force. He did not like the way it was unrestricted at times.


    Qiao wanted to get control over it. The beasts noticed that the death force decreased considerably. Qiao deactivated powerful stones. He looked in every direction to see if anyone among the beasts wanted to challenge or duel. Nobody dared to spread the wings.


    In such situation spreading wings meant that they wanted to challenge since no one came forward, Qiao nodded. When Alum sensed the raging energy of the mater, it flew toward the North Sepedra in search of Qiao. The golden feather monster was no more worried that beasts would harm.


    The raging energy was signal that the master was in trouble. "I have killed Lord Beast, he was traitor. Every traitor will be killed. If anyone tried to stand against the Hightown then they will face the Hunters." His voice echoed in every direction of the North Sepedra. It was carrying visible threat.


    There was still raging energy lingering however Lam was active to control it. Qiao let it control because Lam was trustable stone. Despite absorbing the energy of the beast stones in the previous mission, Lam did not change the core nature. It was admirable. Through this the stone got the trust of the master.


    Hiko was worried that if he had had spoken the secret about the orders of the Frost Fire Continent then this hunter might have destroyed the North Sepedrapletely. Nevertheless the current condition of the North Sepedra was already miserable. More than half of the council beasts were killed. Stronger beasts were killed in the revolt.


    Lord Beast was killed. Qiao casted his nce at all directions then moved to leave the North Sepedra. His mission waspleted. There was no use in staying here anymore. He was not obliged to go back South Sepedra and report. Instead he could reach Hightown for further instructions.


    He sensed his loyal flying toward him. Qiao turned to see Alum. Alum saw the master and reached near spreading its feather in his feet. "Your body is still going through alteration?" Qiao was slightly surprised because there was double row of feathers. It was strange though it increased the flying pace simr of level eight beast.


    "I am also equally shocked my master. The changes are weing though. The double row of feathers can take the long journey with ease." Those eyes were gleaming with the happiness thinking that master would not abandon now.


    "Sure but I want to stroll for some time." Qiao nodded and walked leaving the boundary of the North Sepedra.


    Alum also walked behind. The double row of the feathers dragged on the ground. "Those feathers are beautiful. Fly high so that I can see you." Qiao waved his hand. This loyal monster immediately got his attention. Qiao wanted to silently walk while the feathers were creating noise.


    "As you say master." Alum took flight. It remained behind seeing that master was sad for some reason. One active stone lingering its aura around, one loyal monster and the hunter started their journey toward the Hightown.


    Qiao did not take direct route which he used for reaching South Sepedra. He thought find some best ce where he would experiment few of his battle moves also search some powerful beast. He also wished to meet the mother of the girl and let her know that her daughter was brave huntress.


    This might lift burden from his shoulders. Hepleted his mission in six days. Qiao set rest of the days for venturing and looking for best race of beasts.

 Chapter 412: Hightown

    Chapter 412: Hightown


    Hightown


    After Qiao left Hiko took charge to send report that North Sepedra could no more lead the first war because stronger beasts were killed. Hiko mentioned circumstances in detail as to how Lord Beast was killed too. The beasts were left without Lord Beast.


    The elder went back. He was satisfied to see the destruction of the North Sepedra. This elder belonged South Sepedra the Hightown gave him responsibility to keep eyes at the young hunter. When Qiao announced the superiority of the Hightown, the elder witnessed. He was going to write full report and send as early as possible.


    The Rank Masters were eagerly waiting for the report and the young hunter. They wanted to handover him their tamed beasts so that he should not spend time instead get ready for Hunter King''s Test Trials. Through reliable sources they were able to know that Frost Fire Continent was nowpletely under the control of stronger beasts.


    Those beasts were eager to face the Rank Masters, the signs were visible. Now that Qiao could defeat Hunter king, it was enough to make him eligible for the Hunter King Test Trials. There was something more important. Senior Gong returned from Hunter King Test Trials, he broke the news that a rare beast was wreaking havoc in the Mekin Ind.


    Senior Gong tried to defeat but could not. Also tens of Hunter Kings returned from their missions. They brought news that beasts were organizing themselves for first war. It was not possible to send various hunter Kings in the various inds for the purpose to scatter them or ruin their ns.


    They might face drawback or harm in case the beasts found out. There were close to thousand inds where beasts were in bigger poption. There were three thousand inds where human poption was living. There was five thousand scattered inds that were always under the threat as to any monster or beast could take over that constant missions helped the authority to fend them off.


    There were close to hundred ces where Hightown sent missions however the hunters could not survive. Later missions failed and then no one took responsibility toplete any mission there. Mekin Ind was the ce where previous mission failed.


    Lower level and higher level hunters were always busy with the missions. Several thousand reports reached every month three months in the Hightown. Some urgent reports were sent every month. The collective force of the hunters was busy so in case the beasts started war then the Rank Masters or few Hunter Kings will be avable for the war.


    It was utterly impossible to gather all hunters at one ce and wait for the beasts to defeat. This would not sit well with the overall security of the human poption. They will be helpless against monsters.


    Today they wished that Hunter Monarch should appear to address all bigger concerns however Rank Masters could only polish some suitable candidate and rest was up to the fate whether that polished hunter would remain honest with the Hightown or go against.


    For now biggest trouble was standing at their heads. The hunting families wanted unfair share in the Hightown. They were trying to force the Rank Masters for this purpose. Rank Masters were working for the hunters and the human poption selflessly.


    Their intention was not to collect wealth. They were loyal and straight. This made them eyesore for the Hunting Families. Few decisions were issued three or four years ago. These decisions prohibited them from making wealth or collecting without the permission of Hightown.


    This decision offended Family Lords. They were unable to digest that their anarchy would end up with this. In the smaller inds and the self-made estates stronger hunters were living independently. They did not wish that Hightown should interfere in their matters.


    On the other hand Rank Masters received reports that those hunters were collecting money and suppressing poor poption. ording to the oath, every hunter, be it retired or recruited should not harm poor and normal humans instead they should protect their rights.


    Because of several conflicts Rank Masters were forced to decide upon strict rules once again. It was hard to implement because of the rude and arrogant Family Lords.


    In the previous two years those Lords started to gather in the Hightown. They were trying to influence the guilds and the hunting schools with their hidden wealth.


    The purpose was clear, they wanted Rank Masters to take back the orders and alsopensate. It was utterly impossible. Rank Masters were already busy with the stronger beasts. Thinking that Rank Masters were intentionally ignoring their presence, now the Family Lords were ready to cooperate with the beasts.


    They were shameless to the point of evilness. They knew that it would harm the cause of Hightown. They were fully conscious about the oue still they overlooked. They never cared for the poor poption. In fact they wanted them to remain poor and away from hunting.


    In this scenario Rank Masters were looking some potential hunter to settle this matter silently. They did not want to kill Family Lords, Rank Masters wanted to let them understand the severity of the situation and their wrong choice.


    Apparently it was impossible though. They would not listen to any reasoning. The future of the Hightown was slowly fading. The avable chances were slimming down. With the opening of the first war, things would change drastically.


    Only Rank Masters were sincere and fairly knew the destruction in case the disloyal hunters did not change their paths. Soon another report was reaching in the Hightown that might immediately bring chaos for the Rank Masters.


    Few Hunters witnessed long lost mad hunter. He was not only alive instead he was wandering in the dangerous parts of the seven continents. ording to the rumors he was killed madly searching Token of Death. He was eager to be Hunter Monarch but his years were ending. To solve this threat he became digger some five hundred years ago.


    Later Rank Masters came to know that he was cursed and perhaps killed. They were not sure so they considered him dead. His return might bring hope for the disloyals.

 Chapter 413: Venture

    Chapter 413: Venture


    Venture


    Qiao started his journey from the outer edges of the North Sepedra. The Sepedra hills were spreading from the both sides. These hills always provide hidden ce for the rest of inds in the same direction. It could offer defense in case the beasts wanted to y hide and seek against hunters.


    Qiao admitted that this world carried unique and wonderful aspects. The organized inds and the poption were taken care that''s what made them organized. "Now you can rest." Qiao waved his hand in the air and deactivated Alum stone.


    After some travel he hopped on monster for faster journey. His attention was fixated on the ground. Qiao wanted to open the envelope and see what was inside. The old book store owner might be wondering why he took this long to open it.


    Qiao was most of the time busy in the missions. One after the other struggle for level up and the decreasing time forced him to remain on the go without taking rest.


    "Lam we will find suitable ce." Qiao spoke to inform. They looked around. At some ce when Qiao was ready to select, few beasts appeared probably settling some grudge. At another ce monsters were in abundance.


    They kept flying until they saw big waterfall. "Staying near water resource might not provide peaceful surrounding." Qiaomented. There were always monsters or beasts wandering near water resource. Finally theynded on silent ind.


    The surrounding was typical perhaps it was void of any poption of monsters or humans. Qiao ordered Lam tond on the ground. They made sure that no one was around. "Keep alert and inform if there is someone around." Qiao ordered Lam.


    He sat on the clean surface and picked the sealed envelope. Qiao tore open the seal however could not read what was written inside and closed the envelope. Something crashed at the other corner of the ind perhaps.


    He thought to look what it was. The ind was not bigger nheless no smaller to be able to let him see what was at the other side of the ind. He rushed in the direction. Lam followed behind.


    A hunter King was battling with the beast at much distance. During battle the hunter king fell from the back of the beast because of sudden attack. This crashing against the ground might not bring any harm however the enemy beast also followed seeing that the Hunter King was no more in defensive condition.


    They reached at the same time when beast was ready for the second attack. The Hunter King was yet tomand his stone, he was caught by the short time. The beast took advantage. Qiao spawned themand to create defense for the Hunter King.


    It was not much difficult. The amount behind the attack was calcted. His brain worked super sharp once Qiao calcte the right amount of energy behind the particr attacks. His observation could render minute details for him especially after reaching level eight, his senses worked faster than 21st centuryputers.


    This was result of the level eight achievements, a fair reason for any hunter to aspire for the Hunter King Test Trials as for the equally powerful enemies things move like normal. The stone created barrier and the attack was rendered useless at the right time.


    The hunter king twitched. The beast red toward the second Hunter. Qiao shook his shoulders as if both parties could carry on their battle. The hunter king looked at the young hunter and the powerful stone. He thanked his ancestors. However he was worried that perhaps the beast would chase him now.


    The beast was offended because Qiao interrupted the battle first. "How dare youe between? Do you dare challenge for the battle?" The beast groaned blocking path. Perhaps the beast did not want him to let go. "I already dared, did not you see?" Qiao shrugged his shoulders.


    The Hunter King Stood up. He was indebted to the young hunter for saving his life at the crucial moment. The powerful beast intentionally wanted to harm young hunter. Thinking this Hunter King came between, "You have yet to defeat I." He red the beast.


    Qiao covered his ears because the beast wasughing. It was simr of opera torture. "You both cannot defeat a beast. You already know your limits." In the middle of the horribleughter the beast added. "Indeed we both cannot defeat your awfulugh. Can you shut it please?" Qiao asked withplete manners.


    Perhaps the beast did not like those manners. It leapt toward him as if ready to tear apart in pieces. "Wait, you even don''t know the rules of battle? How shameless?" Qiao created distance in the blink of an eye. The beast looked round only to spot him at the distance.


    The Hunter King was standing speechless. In front of huge beast it was not easy to fend off the beastly aura and control the normal movements yet young hunter was taking it as treat. In fact he was offending the beast again and again. It was unseen feat. Normal Hunter Kings could defeat level eights beasts however at the cost of some time and effort.


    Here it was different. Qiao lived among the beasts for whole seven days. His prior experience and the seven days mission added in his experience to tackle beast just like monsters. His learning methods were different just like his battle methods and the hunting methods.


    He was fearless because of certain reasons. The death was awaiting him so there was no use in fearing from the monsters or the beasts. He was betting his life always.


    Just that sometimes he wanted to have fun with the possible enemies before defeating them. It was refreshing to see how they react at his actions. He always wanted to act cool in front of gym guy however it was pity that Qiao was not stronger back then.


    Now that he was stronger and confident, he could anger the beasts to see how they would attack in their anger.

 Chapter 414: Venture 2

    Chapter 414: Venture 2


    Venture 2


    The beast and the Hunter King both were at the verge. Qiao moved aside to look at Lam. The loyal monster wanted to know that the master was going to battle with the Hunter King. "Beasts never abide by rules of battle. You are courting death." The beast threw the stone with the attack.


    "Even if you don''t, I hate enemies with no standards. You do not qualify to be my opponent." Qiao flipped a stone in the air. He was well versed with themands of the stones. The beast perhaps got confused with the words of the hunter.


    The clouds of the light shattered. The hunter King and the young hunter both were nowhere. The beast got stumped. It understood that the young hunter fooled with the words. From the beginning he was not in mood of battle.


    They were standing at some distance. Qiao shook his shoulders, "You can decide the fate of your enemy. Or do you need my help?" Qiao asked. "The hunter king nodded, "I can handle this beast and I highly appreciate your effort." Hemented.


    "If you are going to defeat the beast then take it away. I want some peaceful moments in this ind." Qiao made the sign that meant he was from Hightown and working under the orders of the Rank Masters. The Hunter King smiled and made the same sign.


    The hunter king and the beast left while Qiao sat to read the envelope. "Your endless pursuit should lead you toward Mekin ind. There you will find the beast of your temper. Remember the path of the hunter is tough if you leave it you will destine to be destroyed." Qiao read through the simple text though he was quite amazed that he could finally read the script of this world.


    So this envelope was already meant for him. He wondered that the book store owner wanted to favor but why. It might not sit well if he imagined that the book store owner knew his destiny. It would be quite strange.


    He did not share his concerns with anyone. It was utterly impossible that the experienced hunter could guesstimate it. It would no more be called hunting instead necromancy. However Qiao was sure that this world has nothing to do with mages.


    "At least I got to know where I should look for the desired beast. I hope it would be bestpanion in all the uing battles." Qiao murmured. Lam slightly groaned to remind that it was standing near. Lam always wanted topete so that master should trust for all the battles.


    Qiao chuckled, "Yes you are mypanion as well. My battles will be ruthless so get ready when I need your loyalty." Qiao reminded. "Master can rest assured. My rest of life is for the master." Lam spoke determined.


    "First of all I need to know where is the Mekin Ind? Then see how long will it take to get hold on the beast? I am sure the beast would be of super strength. It will match for my battles. What do you say Lam?" Qiao asked from the loyal monster.


    "As far as I have heard about Mekin Ind, this ce is dangerous. There are only few beasts with their unruly and infamous characteristics. However Master can sure get one of them." Lam spoke confident.


    There was no doubt that Qiao could tame any beast. He could use all means that were unheard or unseen. Qiao kept the envelope because there were two words that were coded and he was unable to read them.


    He thought that perhaps they could work some timeter. Qiao started his journey thinking that he might get someone familiar with the ind or he could get the map. Without map he might lost in the seven continents and end up in front bunch of enemies.


    Battling was always good however it took time. Most battles prolong so his attention was to bother those who wanted to intentionally offend or block his path. After some time he was sure that he lost his path. Lam was trying to figure out the destination however it was difficult.


    "Alright we will search some nearest poption or the Nest. If there is some hunter association then it is best." Qiao patted Lam. They were flying among the clouds. It was wonderful experience. Qiao was most satisfied with this smooth sailing flight.


    He could not help but admire how Lam carefully flew past ins and the mountains. Lower down the flight so to see the hunter association." Qiao asked.


    Lam followed the order. Perhaps they went past the hunter association. Thinking this Qiao surveyed the area. There was indeed a building resembling the buildings hunter association. Almost all buildings were created with the same structure especially for the stronger hunters to recognize from the sky.


    Rucha was able to find the whereabouts of the Qiao. He had been madly searching his enemy till now. None of the hunter was informed where the young hunter disappeared. It was tough to search him.


    Rucha was unable to digest his humiliation back then. He was burning on coals for the revenge. Qiao became the blood oath enemy and without killing him Rucha halted all other activities especially digging and searching remedy for his injury.


    Rumble followed him everywhere. Both buddies were ready to face the enemy. They did not forget how that young rascal took away the stone right from their hands. They could not do anything.


    Now that a hunter pointed about his mission ce, they reached there. Later they came to know that hepleted his mission before the time ended and left the ce.


    They were sniffing his whereabouts like professional dogs. Both were flying on their tamed beasts. They were quite curious as to how the young hunter became powerful in such short time.


    They wanted to get hands on the treasure if it was some stone helping him learn faster. In fact all those who came to know about his progress were curious for the same reason.

 Chapter 415: Venture 3

    Chapter 415: Venture 3


    Venture 3


    Hightown was fed up with the nature of this stronger hunter called Rucha. They wanted him to professionally fight for the cause of the hunters instead Rucha was hunting the hunters.


    He was unruly and because of his stubborn evil nature, three level eight hunters were killed. He possessed some strong stones. His pursuit was never ending. He created lot of troubles for the elders.


    They always thought that he might change his nature at some point of hunting however they were wrong. The elders got shocked when they came to know that Rucha was secretly searching Qiao.


    They investigated and found the reason. Fortunately Qiao was no lower level hunter however they were worried because Rucha was ruthless.


    Rucha was able to find Qiao and he was currently chasing behind silently. He wanted to see what special stone he possessed. Rumble was following his buddy.


    Qiao did not sense their presence because of blunt distance. "This hunter is loyal toward Hightown, if we could capture and handover to the beasts we can bargain with your desired stone. For beasts it is not difficult to find the stone that could heal you." Rumble gave suggestion.


    His brain worked differently. In his eyes killing enemy was not appreciated instead sell out enemy and get the benefits. "I admire your idea. This way I will be able to revenge and get the stone too. That hunter would die at the hands of the beasts at their will. I heard they torture at another level." Ruchaughed madly.


    He imagined the hunter being tortured. It gave him much satisfaction. Now they changed n from killing to kidnap and handover the beasts.


    The loyal hunters were treasure for beasts because they could torture and force out the secrets of the Hightown. Qiao was ready to descend down and meet the elders of the association.


    Rucha and his friend waited at much distance. Qiao got off and walked toward the entrance. Lam sensed the presence of beast however there was no one in the vicinity.


    The elders stood up to see the stronger hunter. This hunter association was part of Fourth Continent. The hunters were busy with the missions while the elders were getting reports and sending toward Hightown. The recent reports were blunt.


    Clearly beasts have decided to step forward and bring forth the first war. The signs were visible. They did not get any orders from the Hightown. This increased their worry.


    Without orders they were restricted. "I am recruited under the orders of Hightown. I want to buy a map toward the Mekin Ind." Qiao introduced and asked.


    The hunters were not forced to speak out their names when introducing. The reference of the Hightown itself was mark. The elders looked at each other. The Mekin ind was part of restricted ced. They possessed the general map too.


    "Are you on mission and lost the map?" there was no other reason for some stronger hunter to ask for the map in their eyes. "I recentlypleted a mission however the Mekin ind is my next destiny." Qiao intentionally twisted the words because he did not want to lie.


    "Since you are affiliated hunter then you can get the map without paying price." The elder wrote down the badge symbol on the papers. He went inside the bigger office and brought the map.


    "You can follow this map. If you need any special stone you can request." The elder offered. Qiao twitched at the offer. It was tempting however he was not on the mission toward the Mekin ind but for personal reason.


    "Thank you I have the required resources with me." Qiao turned down the offer. He picked the map. The map was brief and he could travel though the distance was much.


    Qiao made the specific sign and took leave. His journey was unexpectedly longer. He wished that the Mekin ind should walk toward him instead.


    It was wishful thinking though. He sat near the entrance and read the map, the main mark and points that could be seen from above. Thendmarks were prominent to let him not go astray. He was ready to start the journey.


    "Master there is someone chasing us." Lam spoke its concern. After mulling some time, Lam concluded that it could not be misapprehension. "How long?" Qiao spread his aura to check around.


    "Not long ago. However they are still somewhere near. I can sense their curious eyes." Lam spoke. Qiao got alert. There were indeed to hunters at much distance probably waiting his flight.


    "They must bear some grudge or something else. Let''s see what they are looking for. Keep the flight at the best pace. If they intentionally chased then we will battle in the sky. Get ready it will be your first battle in the sky." Qiao patted the unique monster.


    "Lam is always willing to bet life." The monster lowered its head. Qiao secured the map. He kept the special weapon near the upper fleece. The stones were put in the shoulder emblem.


    From here the stones could easily leave of for the attack. Qiao got ready and hopped on the monster. He did not follow the map instead kept eyes at the enemies.


    They were indeed chasing meticulously. This made their attempt mysterious. Rumble was preparing trap and Rucha was going to give big helping hand. They were awe struck to see the monster giving ride to the hunter.


    They never witnessed in the life of few hundred years. Since when did the monsters started to submit in front of the hunter. They were baffled to the point of insanity.


    This increased their greed to get the monster as well. Qiao already knew that whoever witness this sight eventually get heart attack at first. Now he was curious why they were dying the attack.


    He spread the aura to sense their activities and got shocked. Thankfully it was not toote. He patted the monster and Lam dived toward the ground.

 Chapter 416: Venture 4

    Chapter 416: Venture 4


    Venture 4


    The trap was set. Qiao saw through. The dive of the monster proved hrious. Qiao grabbed the monster as thest string. Thankfully the trap fell away from them. Rumble shouted with the insanity. He was hundred percent sure that the hunter was oblivious about the attack.


    "I told you he is crazy." Rucha angrily spoke. Qiao got rid the first attack however he was curious why his blood oath enemy did not attack with the stone instead trying to trap. It was strange. Qiao offended Rucha back then. The normal action should be to attack as soon as caught the sight.


    They were chasing like spy and now this trap. It was enough to make him think about their possible thoughts. "There is no harm in attacking him and then capture." Rucha waved the stone like scwag. This type of stone use was done by scwags. They resort to rough means.


    "Be careful he is our target not the dead target." Rumbleughed. They were already taking him dead. "Worry not, I will capture him alive and sell to the beasts." Ruchamanded his stone to create halo around the enemy. This attack type was meant for different type of stones.


    These stones could create temporary storms for the enemies. This was quite famous method in the sky battles. The hunters or the beats trap their opponents with this type of attack. Those unprepared would fell of the beast eventually along with the beast most of the time.


    Qiao finally saw them ready to attack. It was his first battle in the sky so he was quite enthusiastic about the battle methods of the opponent. Qiao was not expecting any good from this digger. In fact he knew that the opponent was brainless. He could kill hunters without thinking twice.


    Qiao saw the storm of wind and the way digger wasmanding stone. It was funny how Rucha was looking rogue. Qiao met another digger however he was quite decent when attacking. The oldie was also experienced. In fact he was mad at time Qiao witnessed his attacks.


    The halo flooded toward him. The attack range was expanding the horizon. "Lam can you go through the storm or we should lower the flight?" Qiao patted the monster. "This halo is a trap master. The real attack is behind the storm halo." Lam broke the threatening news. Qiao looked up and got surprised.


    He was trying to see through and finally understood. It proved that the digger was still at the first attempt. "Then move at the left. I willmand my stone now." Qiao ordered. He did not waste single moment. He was no more considering the storm halo instead taking care the hidden attack.


    Rucha was confident that the hunter would not be able to see through. It was one of the best method that he used most of time against enemies. With this method many opponents misunderstood the attack and then fell in his trap. Qiao has loyal monster on his side.


    He was unfamiliar with the sky battles however this battle would sure let him learn some crude methods used by experienced hunters. His attack pierced through the visible storm halo. Qiao wanted to break the sequence of the hidden attack which could create barriers and drag him down.


    After this he looked toward Rumble. Rumble was flying with the beast and searching lost trap. The trap was his asset that the hunter was able to make it useless. The storm halo spread around him however the intensity was different from what it looked apparently.


    Qiao felt that perhaps these diggers were familiar with using this method most of the time. It was quite effective for creating false assumption in the sky battles. The hunter might think that the storm halo was real threat while actually real threat was behind it. Thankfully his stone met the energy strength of the opponent.


    Rucha was about to celebrate seeing that the hunter was trying to get away from the storm halo. But he felt that something of the simr attack strength rammed against his stone. It created huge repercussions in the air. Qiao patted Lam to move again.


    He was keeping eyes at the two enemies. Both of them were sharp and cunning. They were here to trap him. Rucha was in misperception when he felt that the hunter was aware of his attack. He was forced to fight guiding the stone. Qiao was trying to figure out the weakness of both enemies.


    It would help him manipte and battle with both. Rucha forced the stone to fight back the enemy stone. Perhaps his stone could not handle the anger of the master or it was already at the verge of destruction. The stone sted in smithreens.


    Rucha was baffled to see this. He was not expecting his stone to get sted simply. He fought many battles with this stone. However he immediately used second stone. They were in the middle of battle. Qiao felt the impact. He reverted back the energy of his stone for saving from the impact.


    There was limit of every stone as to how many battles it could go through before sapping dry the reserved energy and getting destroyed. A stone could fight five to six normal battles only three intense battles could make it useless. Rumble reached the ground and found the trap.


    Qiao wanted to make use of this opportunity since one opponent was currently in the battle. "Lam I am going to use three stones, I hope you can provide needed stability." Qiao informed monster prior.


    Monster understood what master wanted. Three stone suddenly appeared in the sky and created strong single attack. This was something new which Qiao was experimenting in this battle. He wanted to know the difference.


    Three stones against one stone was no way bnced battle. The energy traveled faster than light and crashed against Rucha. If someone asked him whether he was ignorant about the attack then he would bluntly say that he waspletely ignorant.

 Chapter 417: Venture 5

    Chapter 417: Venture 5


    Venture 5


    The energy originates from masters be it single stone or three. The masters were the real force behind so when a stone was attack. In fact the master was attacked. In case the force was weaker than the opponent, the master would face the repercussions.


    Here it was all of a sudden. Qiao did not want to miss this opportunity. Rumble was on the ground. There won''t be golden opportunity once Rumble joined his good buddy. He would be tangled between both opponents.


    It would not sit well since Qiao was battling in the sky. Sky was different battle ground when fighting with two enemies. Rucha spitted out blood. He seriously misunderstood and underestimated the opponent. It had been only few months that this hunter was weakling.


    Rucha did not see three stones however he clearly calcted the amount of force which injured him badly. Qiao was looking at the ground. There Rumble was ready to take flight after getting the trap.


    Qiao red Rucha. There was blood in his eyes. Injuring equally stronger hunter was not cake time party. The hunter must pay the price. His body shook the impact which it rendered tomand the attack.


    Lam kept him stable in the sky however enemy was staggering now. His beast was also powerful but it was not tamed for attacks. Rucha thought to attempt nevertheless the next attack fell on the beast.


    The beasts groaned and got the attention of the other digger. It was simply unbelievable for Rucha. He always thought that he was superior and could kill hunters on his whim.


    Here he got defeated from inexperienced young hunter. It was more than humiliation. Qiao might have taken some time in the battle but in front of two enemies, he did not want to take risk.


    Both enemies were of equal level. The present injury was out of question if both had been attacking. It was due to the overconfidence of the both diggers. They took him easy target. This was the reason that Rumble went to collect the trap without any worry.


    He knew that Rucha would be able to trap the hunter in the false attack. Rucha brought out another stone however he fell on the back of the beast while both were descending down. The fatal injury might have taken some time in killing his enthusiasm however the humiliation was enough to p him again and again.


    He was unable to use his best stones. Qiao could see regret pasted over his face. He decided to kill this enemy after getting rid Rumble. Qiao was familiar with the deep enmities. They never die until the opponents got killed.


    So the only way was to kill Rucha so that he could never appear in front of him and create trouble. Rumble heard the groans of the falling beast. He could not believe his eyes. Rumble looked up. The young hunter was looking at him.


    The expressions and the thoughts were difficult to appear in words. Rumble was exactly rumbling with the hatred. He was unable to contain his madness. Instead of going to support Rucha, he went in the sky to re the young hunter.


    It did not take him much time to collect trap, he was shocked as to what method this young hunter used and injured Rucha. Qiao was calm. He did not want to get hype to see the expressions of the enemy.


    Anything was possible. Compared Rucha, this Rumble was prepared. He would not take him easy and attack at his best. It was apparent from his actions. He held his stone silently. Rumble wasing to face him. Qiao also took a look at the falling digger.


    He was not dead only injured. There must be constant threat from his side. "Show me what method you against my buddy. Let me see your guts." He roared like beast. He was getting mad. He forked out the strongest stone in order to defeat this young hunter.


    He was no more in mood to trap instead killing this hunter. "Anger would help me out today. You are angry and I am ready to see your guts see. Well to be honest this is the battle of guts now." Qiao spoke calmly.


    He always used this tone and the expressions when he wanted to belittle his opponent intentionally. Rumble sneered. "Kid you have grown balls." Saying this He threw the strongest stone with themand of direct attack.


    Qiao learned tomand differently. Since his stones were tamed so he politely ordered them to surround the enemy. It depended on his mood as to what type of attack method he wanted to use for specific situation. Here he was facing an angry enemy so he was acting cool head.


    Two stones traveled around the opponent energy. They were marking the attack strength and restricting the range of the attack. Rumble red the two stones. Then he looked at the young hunter. Normally hunter took one or two decades in learning two stone attacks.


    The young hunter was not old enough. Rumble was shocked. He understood what troubled Rucha and what possible means injured him. The stone was stronger and this let it stay against two stone without budging an inch.


    Qiao sighed. He knew that stronger stones were meant to face the attacks of two stones without much worry. He was ready to think crude way to get rid this mad digger.


    After all crude methods were helpful in most situations. His ruthless attacks could save his time. He learned it at the very early stage of hunting. His time was preciouspared to these oldies. They live for their false and empty grudges. They battle for no reason.


    They kill other hunter out of self-pleasure. It was no worrisome if Qiao kill them in his way. He was not the one to stop them during their journey. He was peaceful yet ruthless when times called him.


    The stone of the opponent started emitting three colors. These colors were meant for defense and attack at the same time.

 Chapter 418: Venture 6

    Chapter 418: Venture 6


    Venture 6


    The stone was powerful. It has the capacity to attack and defense. It easily controlled the surrounding area. The air stifled. For stones the air was like the field of the enemy. Regardless of the opponent they never limit themselves.


    The intellectual stones though follow themands of the masters however once triggered they could create their ownmands. Thesemands were meant to defeat the opponent at any cost. The stones if got the unrestricted energy then they could st inds in the fit of insane power.


    The hunters could fairly mark restrictions on these stones however few of them intentionally let them wreak havoc. Rumble was also one of them. Having powerful stone was not enough for his greed. He would not care if an ind faced the wrath of his stone during some battle.


    Qiao was not aware about such grim matters about the stones. He knew that few of the hunters were mad; they could do anything to save their face. He was willing to see such hunter and how things go with them.


    After all facing an evil hunter meant that he could calcte the utmost temperament of such hunters. There was no limit to evilness. He was newbie in the world of evilness. He was actually learning how to be ruthless in the extreme terms.


    Facing wicked hunter demanded him to be ruthless. Here Rumble might let him learn some of the wickedness. Qiao was sure about it. He gestured his monster to get ready for the adventure. The stone was spreading its attack range.


    The red sparks of the light traveled in some lines. Qiao was amazed at the capability of the stone. The red beams were indication of the attack however the beams were not actually spreading. These were like the broken pirs traveling in the air.


    Qiao understood in the next instant and hurried to leave the path. These were simr of theser attack. One might helplessly fell short of methods to avoid this attack.


    There was possibility that the ignorant hunters might not be able to tell the difference. It could pierce through the normal stones aura and the defense field. Presently Qiao did not possess that powerful stone however he was confident that he could defeat his opponent.


    The blue aura was still around the digger. Rumble was only controlling the stone without much ado. He was carefree because he was familiar with the stone and how it rendered best attacks for stubborn enemies.


    The powerful stone was working this way independently. The red beams were near the range set by Qiao. Qiao took dive with the monster. This was the apparent way for him to get rid the attack.


    He did not want to force his stones to bet life on this attack. His intention was clear. Knowing the type of attack and the total strength of stone was his priority. In his next battles there must be several stronger enemies, thinking this he was tempering with the present avable chance.


    They took the dive and the light beam went past without troubling however before Qiao could observe any further the energy beam changed its direction.


    The intellectual stone did not blindly let waste the attack instead it reserved the range and followed behind the opponent. Rumble shook his head thinking that the hunter was trying to act smart.


    He was d because sooner orter the hunter would get tired of the chase of his stone. The stone was rowdy when it was active. Rumble was sure that the things would not remain serene with the hunter.


    Qiao was amazed; he observed how the attack did not go waste instead it reserved. So the difference was clear. If it was hunter then the attack might have gone wasted because hunters were not able to reserve the attack most of the time.


    They were afraid of the repercussions of doing so. However the problem wasing to him at the pace of thunder. There was no time in praising the capability of the stone.


    Qiao created long halo of his two stones. He was currently moving from north to opposite in order to get rid the attack however it kept chasing. It was simr of guided missile. It was looking for the target.


    Qiao shook his head. He was thinking to use the crude method to get rid the attack in this situation. Lam was slowly getting worried because the type of attack was new. It was agitated because master did not face it before.


    It could understand that Qiao was trying to figure out solution for this problem. Qiao created fake attack. He did not intend to attack instead carry some time in order toplete his n.


    The attack seemed invulnerable but he has ways to tackle it, just like he wanted it to perfectly execute. Currently he was trying to flee from the attack then changing directions in the air. This was to confuse the smart stone.


    It was stone no matter how much intellect or smartness it gathered over the time. Qiao was preparing for attack right after getting rid the chase of the stone. It would be surprise attack without leaving single moment of ease for the smart stone.


    Qiao wanted the bacsh to be bigger. It would decide the further structure of his battle. Rumble was seeing the battle which was one sided until now. Qiao was trying to flee and the stone was chasing simple as that.


    It made Rumble believe that his stone was best to handle the rude hunter. Rumble wanted to seriously harm the hunter before killing. He wanted to revenge for the sake of his friend.


    Rucha descended on the ground. His injury was equally fatal as the injury of the beast. Both were convulsing on the ground. Beast might survive because of natural healing process however Rucha did not possess any healing stone of higher level.


    It was so that he recently used healing stone and it lost further support shattering eventually. They did not get chance to rob another healing stone when met Qiao.

 Chapter 419: Venture 7

    Chapter 419: Venture 7


    Venture 7


    "Lam we are going to crash against the ground. Can you handle?" Qiao asked the monster. He wanted to take the monster under his confidence so that when he was ready to fulfill the attack the monster should be aware.


    Lam literally blinked its five eyes. It could not think any further since the master has decided for suicide so be it. They were going to do it for the good cause. "I will wait for your gesture and guidance." Lam answered.


    Qiao kept his thoughts to himself. He could not speak them out because the intellectual enemy stone could also hear them. His n was crude however it was enough to get rid the enemy stone if possible then m it harder than it could have imagined.


    His words made the enemy stone halt its actions and think howe the hunter got ready to suicide? If it was true then the stone would also get destroyed naturally.


    The stone was chasing the hunter. When the hunter would crash against the ground then the stone would also do the same to kill the hunter. Lam was beaming with the loyalty to die for the sake of master but something did not sit well.


    Lam did not want the master die in this attempt. Lam would die with full of regrets if this happened. Qiao understood the silence of the loyal monster. "There is some hard work waiting for you, get ready." Qiao whispered.


    Lam heard the lowest tone of the master and its big ears got attentive. ''So the master is nning something else?'' Lam thought in its head. They were zigzagging in the sky because the enemy stone was chasing.


    Qiao intentionally halted his stones from any attack. He was creating false assumption for the enemy stone and the enemy. It was more than easy to make them believe of their sess. The hunters of this world were simplest of enemies Qiao ever witnessed.


    They could not hide their enmity. While in the advanced world a person could never tell the most trusted person of his life could turn out deadly enemy in the blink of an eye.


    The people of advanced world were well learned in hiding the true motives behind their fake smiles and brotherhood. Qiao patted his loyal monster and it started the journey toward the ground with the sonic speed.


    It was to make sure that the enemy stone also follow with same intensity. Qiao wanted to take advantage of this. He wished that the enemy stone should shatter in the pieces or he made sure to st it.


    Shattering was slightly facious. He needed utmost range of aura to do so. He could st it with the help of two stones at the time when the enemy stone would be ignorant of any attack.


    This n was dangerous because his choice of method was unrealistic. He was creating perception of false crash and in the meantime he would attack. The enemy stone would pity while Qiao would pity too in a different way.


    There was no other way to tackle this stone. This was more powerful than the level eight stone. The pace was unmatchable. Qiao was barely making it with the stone.


    The attack sense was iparable. Qiao was feeling helpless despite having two attack type stones to carry the battle. At this level Qiao was powerful enough to shatter mountain with the mere physical strength.


    The possible battle was earth shattering for any normal human. The pressure and the force could stifle the breath of level seven hunters. They would feel helpless in front of such st of force.


    Qiao was looking the range of the stone. If they had been battling somewhere near poption then they might have faced the wrath of some elder from the hunter association.


    The sky was thundering with their attacks though the real battle had yet to begin. Qiao was moving toward the ground. Lam took the confidential gestures of the master. It would take some toil however it was not impossible.


    They might face the hardest flight of their life when changing direction at the critical moment. Qiao was preparing ruthless attack when the enemy stone would be near him to kill.


    He was thinking to make this attack when the enemy stone would never have imagined the change of circumstances. It was risky for his safety and the safety of the loyal monster however there was no other way to defeat the enemy stone.


    This stone would be bone of life if he could not st it. Rumble might use two powerful stones or he could actually make move faster than the stone.


    Qiao was sure if Rumble has guts to possess such stone then he sure couldmand the higher level battle actions. After all he was few hundred years oldie.


    The enemy stone followed him. It was ready to kill the hunter to please the master. The hidden motif was different though. Rumble was also aware about it.


    This stone was greedy and wanted to rob the strength of the opponent stones during battle. It could also absorb the life force of the Level eight hunter after injuring badly.


    This was part of the contract between the stone and the master. Qiao never heard about such contracts. The intellectual and powerful stones never submit without beneficial contract.


    They could decide what type of advantages they want to take in return of best and win-win battle. Half of the hunters refused such type of contracts while the shameless hunters like Rumble and Rucha would ept such terms.


    This made the stones more powerful after every battle. Most of the powerful stones were equally arrogant and overconfident because of simr reasons.


    They did not care whether the world around would crumble or the Hightown would copse, they only care for their benefits. Qiao could never imagine such dark sides of the hunters and the stones.


    Almost all stones could advance the Requiem stage and gain the human form. For this they struggle many decades.

 Chapter 420: Venture 8

    Chapter 420: Venture 8


    Venture 7


    The scenario was perfect for the action. Qiao held on to loyal monster andmanded the stones to release needed aura. The enemy stone was behind him.


    They were rushing toward the ground at sonic speed. Because of his control over the energy the stones under hismand did not let loose the aura for anyone to detect it.


    This was the reason that enemy stone could not detect the attack. Lam took sharp turn right from mming against the ground. Now the path was clear for attack. Lam gave stable flight in next few moments so that master could control the attack.


    Qiao moved his hands in the air and hidden stone came chasing the enemy stone. It was sudden and unexpected.


    The stones did not want to disappoint master. They used their maximum stored energy to surround and st the enemy.


    The enemy stone was surrounded in the blink of an eye. Rumble was clueless what was happening in the battle because he was not the one controlling his stone instead the stone was using self-mademands.


    By the time he felt something amiss it was toote. The loyal stones crushed the stronger stone forcefully. It could have survived if it had been following the orders of some master nheless the stone was arrogant to submit to any hunter.


    It was staying with Rumble because of their deal. Qiao finished up the first enemy. Rumble felt the meaningful silence. He fled toward where the stone was chasing. There huge wave of st ured and Qiao appeared with his monster.


    Rumble rushed to see what happened with the stone however he could not find its aura anymore. "You destroyed stronger level eight stone? Do you know it was going to cross Requiem state? Do you know what it means for a stone to reach that state?" Rumble nkly asked Qiao.


    Qiao casted a nce at him and his beast. He spoke, "I cannot bother to search bio-data of my enemy, only if you know what is bio-data. However you do not need to make search for it. Since you are enemy you will meet same end." Qiao shook his shoulders indifferently.


    He would eventually see what was Requiem state. He possessed loyal stones and one of them might reach that state one day. Rumble was tired of seeing simr attitude of this young hunter.


    They never crossed paths with some one this caliber. In the wishful struggle to kill him Rucha and his beast got fatally injured.


    Now his strongest stone was killed ruthlessly. It was sensitive moment for him to decide whether he wanted to battle or just leave. He did not care whether his old friend was near to death. His own life was on stake at this moment.


    His decision could save it or destroy it. He did not want to spent rest of life crippled. Few hunters faced some fatal injury and get retired crippled. It was one of the worst truth however Rumble disliked it from the core of his heart.


    He thought to immediately leave and spend retired life in some peaceful town. Rumble did not think twice also he just fled without looking at the ground where his friend was dying.


    Qiao was not expecting Rumble to leave like it. It was strange that old buddies separated this way. He could not imagine. Qiao might have followed behind however he was unfamiliar with all continents. He did not want to get surrounded by evil beasts.


    Although he sent his stone to check whether he enemy fled or hid for ambush. He looked at the ground. There the beast breathedst before master. Seeing that his friend left without rescuing him Rucha also stopped his struggle to sustain breath.


    Qiao got rid both deadly enemies in a strange way. He was not as happy as he should be. Lam was happy. They survived tough battle. The earlier chaos subsided.


    ...


    The Hightown must be d to know this battle. They had been thinking to get rid Rucha and Rumble however could not force some hunter to face them.


    They always hunt in pair. It was tough for single hunter to defeat or kill them. The Hightown was not ignorant about their recent disloyalty.


    They Rank Masters were boiling with the rage. They were preparing to give this task to the young hunter as the test trials. It might have been oddest test trial ever however they could not help with it.


    Qiao was ready to start the journey again. It would be tough to tame strongest beast. The signs were pointing that the war would start in another two months. It was the same time when Qiao would face the wicked hunter.


    By chance of fate both events were closing in. The strongest beast could add advantage in his battle. He was also thinking to get some beast stones for future battles.


    Qiao got familiar how he could use beast stones in his battle methods. He also wanted to know the reaction of the Rank Masters when he would return back to the Hightown.


    He was working hard for Hunter King Test Trials. His battles were getting forceful and devastating for the enemies. The added energy of the stones could boast his strength further.


    He wished that he could have given some time to hunt stronger monsters. This was only way to increase the level strength. He was stronger than the normal level eight Hunter however Qiao was not contented.


    A tough and stronger body could control the force of stones. Themands should need the guidance of the master. Qiao did not want to appear vulnerable in front of stronger stones.


    His intentions were clear. Qiao did not want to appear weak in front of wicked hunter. All efforts would go to waste if he fell in thest battle.


    Thest battle was life and death battle. Falling weak meant death and of course miserable death. He did not want to let this happen.

 Chapter 421: Venture 9

    Chapter 421: Venture 9


    Venture 9


    The destiny was clear. Qiao followed the map to reach the Mekin Ind. The ck beast of the Mekin ind was the strongest however it was unruly.


    ck beast happened to be loyal with the Frost Fire continent. It was utterly impossible for the beast to submit to some hunter. It was ruling over the Mekin ind.


    The orders reached about the expected war however the ck beast tore apart the written order.


    It was loyal with the frost fire continent but not interested to start the battle. ording to ck beast the things were smooth sailing, if the beasts started war then many beasts would be killed along with monsters and the humans.


    ck beast was against the war. In thest war the poption of the beasts was ughtered ruthlessly. Merely few cubs were saved from the rare beast races in the war.


    Many loyal beasts gave their lives. The previous Hunter Monarch ughtered all those who took part in the wars. He was strongest hunter and the beasts were unable to defeat him.


    It was long ago however few beasts rted the war stories to their descendants to let them decide what they could expect from war.


    ck beast belonged to the rare race.


    Its ancestors told how the war ended with the bloodshed of beasts and the monsters. Wherever angry Hunter Monarch went; he killed all those who wanted to take over the Hightown.


    ck beast was not coward nevertheless it did not want the beasts wipe out from the face of the world.


    The attentions of the beasts and the preparations were based on the fact that they were able to buy the loyalty of the disloyal hunters. Also the restless beasts were thinking that they could win this war because there were no signs of next Hunter Monarch.


    ording to ck beast even if the Frost fire continent bought the loyalty of the disloyal hunter still no one could guarantee that the disloyal hunters would not backstab beasts during the war.


    It was logical. Few beasts those crossed the tough level eight hurdles gained the wisdom. They were able topare the situation and the possible oue. They were sober in their decisions.


    The problem was lying with the old beasts. They wanted to get revenge from the Hightown. However they were ignoring the possible scenario that could be the bone of their throats.


    There was famous proverb, ''Leading the army of disloyals will only lead you the abyss of defeat''


    ck beast looked at the messenger after tearing apart the order. "Tell your master the ck beast race makes their decisions considering the results and if I am not wrong this war is going to be the regret for the beasts."


    The strong and overbearing voice echoed.


    The messenger was shocked because this was the first denial of the expected war and none other but a stronger beast was denying taking part in it.


    "You know the anger of the beasts of the Frost Fire continent still you dare to deny?" the messenger asked. It was reassured about the temper and the unruly nature of the ck beast race.


    "I know the consequences. The ck beast race would live at their rules. No one can force us otherwise. I can predict the results of the war no matter if all disloyal hunters decide to go against the Hightown no one would be able to kill the Rank masters or snatch Hightown." ck beast roared.


    There were only few members of the ck beast race. They were living in the Mekin ind. Other than them there was no one from the same race in the other continents. ck beast knew very well that once the elder beasts of the Frost fire continent got angry they might send beasts to kill this race however ck beast did not want to go against its intuition.


    The messenger spread its wings. It was ready to go back and tell the decision of the ck race.


    The consequences were blunt however ck race was ready to face them.


    It was not that they feared Hunter Monarch or they feared to battle however they did not want bloodshed of all livings. Currently all seven continents were living in peace. The normal battles and the events were part of daily life but a war could destroy everything.


    The messenger went back and exined the situation. The old beasts got offended to hear. They were very well aware about the ck race. There were only few members in the n of this beast race.


    Three or four ck beasts survived in thest war. "The ck race has be coward. They are afraid of the hunters. First of all I want to see them dead. They are shame on the name of all beast races." The strongest beast roared.


    It gave orders to kill the remaining members of this race before the opening of the war. "They could help the hunters in the war. This is apparent from the way the ck beast denied our orders. We cannot let them live another day or else they will be our worry in the war." The order of the strongest beast was harsh however the loyal beasts were bound to follow it.


    They sent many stronger beasts to wipe up the ck race of the beasts.


    ck beast was sure that the strongest beast would issue simr order. It gathered the remaining members of its race and told about the matter.


    "Your decision to not take part in the war is sober however how we should avoid the rage of the beasts of the Frost Fire Continent?" A beast asked.


    Their race was near to extinguish. Also the other beast races were not friendly with them. They perhaps knew the reason.


    The stronger ck beast was little cub at the time ofst war. After going through ordeal of battles few of the ck beasts were able to reach here in this ind. Now they did not want war.


    "We will hide behind the hills of the Mekin ind and see when our enemies are reaching here?" the strongest beast spoke.

 Chapter 422: Venture 10

    Chapter 422: Venture 10


    Venture 10


    The enemy beasts were to reach the Mekin ind. Qiao found the ind following thendmarks.


    He did not immediately enter in the ind instead thought to wait outside. The silence prevailing was not giving good sign. He was quite familiar with this type of silence.


    The sky of the ind was looking curiously at the emptynd. Normally it should have been empty. The beast ruling in this ind should have been flying around to keep a look.


    The present situation demanded any beast race to remain alert. Qiao has reasons to doubt the situation. The ck beast felt that someone reached near the boundary line of the ind.


    It was ck day for the Hightown.


    Rank Masters finally confirmed the rumors. The hunter that got disappeared long ago came back. ording to the eyewitnesses he became more powerful and frightening for the stability of the Hightown.


    It added in the worries. They had been trying their best to prepare against the beast war yet another problem stood in front.


    There was no doubt that beasts would not dy this war any further however there came the worst thing. Now that the hellish hunter came back he would try to alliance with the beasts.


    The high spirits of the Rank Masters were no more visible. The first Rank Masters were sitting in the First tower. They could not confirm the present level of the hellish hunter however if carefully taken then the hellish hunter might have crossed level nine.


    This was rough estimate ording to them. Considering the nature of the hellish hunter he had been hunting by remaining in the dark.


    "What would happen with the Hightown?" the Rank Master spoke with fallen spirits. The chances arepletely slimming down. Suppose if the hellish hunter offered to lead the war of beasts then the Hightown would be easy target. I can predict the oue of the war." The rank master spoke.


    The other rank masters were thinking the same. It was end of resistance. Taking the backing of the loyal Hunter Kings was a things however ifpared with the circumstances then the number of the enemies has suddenly increased.


    "Beasts are giving favorable choices to the greedy hunters so they are ready to go against Hightown. I wonder if the beasts would let them live alive after the war?" another rank master mocked at those who sold their loyalty for the sake of treasures.


    "Only fools would believe that the beasts would let them live alive. They would immediately kill and they had had strong reason too. Who would want disloyal hunter stand at the back?" the rank master waved his hand.


    Rank masters were helplesspletely. They could watch the war and let the beasts kill many loyal hunters then take over the Hightown. They might ughter half of the human poption to celebrate their victory.


    "What about the ancient hunter families. Since they havemitted to go against Hightown, are they going to travel toward the Frost Fire Continent in order to stand behind the high beast?" the fourth rank master asked.


    The hunting families were working in the dark however they were facing some troubles because of the family members were against this alliance. They were sober and could think about their future under the order of the beasts. They had been living independently and peacefully under the rule of Hightown. No one ever forced them the orders. However some of them could understand the circumstances when the beasts took over everything.


    "They are still in the Hightown. Probably they will attack us when the war will start at the outside of the Hightown. This means from outside and inside the Hightown haspletely surrounded with enemies." the third Rank Master answered.


    It was another problem the rank masters could not throw them out of the Hightown immediately. Most of the loyal Hunter Kings were on their way to reach the Hightown.


    Also the problem was double fold. If the Rank masters tried to throw out the disloyal hunter families then the hidden beasts in the Hightown might start war. The inner war could be the bone before the real war.


    "I think most of the hidden beasts had been uncovered. We can give silent gesture to the School lords to get rid those beasts. If the school lords were able toplete this mission then one of the dangers can be resolved thenes the hunter families." The first Rank Master spoke.


    They looked at him and nodded. There was no use in sitting and thinking impossible aspect. They could at least struggle for the possible. "This is something good. I would want to try this because I can no more sit idle and worry. If we got seeded in getting rid the enemies hidden in the Hightown then there will be the War outside of the Hightown. There is no harm trying this." The second Rank Master spoke.


    He felt some rush of fresh blood in his body to kill the enemies. They stood up toplete this mission.


    The school lords were familiar with the hidden beasts so it was easy for them to kill. The overall apparent situation was peaceful. This peace was temporary. The Rank Masters were aware about the activities of the beasts.


    However they were only silent onlookers. But after this brief talk they were ready to do all possible steps that could save the Hightown from the beasts.


    Qiao felt as if the air was immensely under the pressure of many beasts and they wereing toward this ind. It was strange because ording to his information a strongest beast race lived in the Mekin Ind.


    The vibes of the force were evident that the beasts wereing here with the attention of attack. He gestured Lam to remain hidden. Things seemed quite frightening perhaps some battle was going to open soon. Thinking this Qiao kept the stones active in case he was spotted by the enemies.


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