Chapter 19: Undercurrents in Spirit Dragon faction

Region 7

Ren Ying looked at him and murmured. "Don't worry, it won't kill you. I just need you as a hostage."

Huang Ling was shocked at the sudden turn of events and her face became red with anger, and just as she was about to attack, Ren Ying mocked her. "You don't want Brother Li to die, do you? My dear sister in law!"

Li Yuxong shouted. "You betrayer, don't you dare. Miss Ling, don't listen to his words."

Huang Ling looked at him and asked with heavy voice. "What did you do?"

Ren Ying nodded and said with satisfaction. "It's just a normal poison, named Wraithvine"

Huang Ling's face changed and she gritted her teeth. "You..." But, she didn't know what to say. Wraithvine is very strong poison, that slowly melts away a person's muscles and various organs, giving them a painful death! If not provided the antidote within an hour, the poison takes deep root within the Warrior's body, and can no longer be cured unless there is some high grade medicine or a miracle!

Ren Ying pushed Li Yuxong in front of her, and let her catch him. She looked at Li Yuxong and caressed his cheeks. Her eyes turned wet as she saw, various blue spots appearing on his body. Li Yuxong said stubbornly. "Please don't listen to him."

She looked at Ren Ying and asked with a heavy voice. "What do you want?"

Ren Ying looked at her and said. "Just do what I say from now on." He paused as he threw a small container, containing some medicines. "This is the antidote, it will temporarily heal him. He needs one such medicine every month, and in 3 years he will become as good as before. This inheritance will last two more years. After using the medicine for 2 years, he would be good enough to heal by himself with his Spiritual Imprint!"

Li Yuxong interjected again. "Don't listen to him. I would rather die than let you be his tool!"

Huang Ling looked at him with a wet eyes, gritted her teeth but didn't say anything, as if agreeing to Ren Ying's demand. But she again looked towards Ren Ying and asked. "Why did you call those Spirit Dragon clan members?"

Ren Ying looked at her eyes and said without changing face. "No plan can be absolute, they were just for assurance, in case I failed, I could use them to get back. We always have to be prepared for unforeseen circumstances!"

At this time, a burly man came towards them and looked at Huang Ling then at Ren Ying and laughed. "As expected of you, boy Ren. Not only you cornered Huang Weimin, who is about to be captured, but you also got the infamous secret Saintess of Shadow Phoenix Sect."

Huang Ling looked at Ren Ying and was shocked. Li Yuxong's heart was bleeding.

Ren Ying looked at the burly man, and said. "Long Qianwei. Don't misunderstand, I didn't captured her for you guys. She will be 'my' tool!"

The man named Long Qianwei frowned and looked at him. "What do you say?"

Ren Ying looked at him as if looking at an idiot. He laughed wildly and said. "What do you think? Do you think the Spirit Dragon faction still exist in Small World?"

Long Qianwei suddenly thought of something and his face changed. "Did you betrayed us too?"

Ren Ying face turned into a mocking smile. "If I can betray the Shadow Phoenix faction, then why do you think I would be loyal to you Spirit Dragon faction?"

He laughed wildly and looked at those Spirit Dragon faction and ordered Huang Ling. "My dear sister in law. Listen to your first order. Kill all of them!"

Long Qianwei's face changed. "You, so this is why you called us here. You wanted to split us with young master, so that you can attack us easily."

Ren Ying smiled. "Your head is not completely empty, you know. Yes, this is called: Divide and Conquer!"

He said again. "Miss Ling, please eliminate them"

Huang Ling took a deep look at Li Yuxong and thought. 'Even if I kill him, it is unlikely that he possess the antidote for 2 years. He should only have for around 5-6 months. I can't take gamble. I should first do as he says, and also search for alternate solutions. Once I get a solution...'

She suddenly moved, and within a few moments, all 3 Rank 4s were killed, when suddenly she was attacked by 2 Rank 5s. She dodged and continued attacking and single handedly suppressed all of them! The fight continues and all of them one by one used their Spiritual Imprint.

Huang Ling bravely crossed the sword with each of them, without breaking any sweat. It can be seen that the battle was completely under her control, suddenly, one of the Rank 4 Warrior slipped out and ran towards Ren Ying to attack him.

Ren Ying immediately took Li Yuxong and put him in front of his body. Looking at this, Huang Ling's face changed, she immediately ran towards Li Yuxong, and before the attack could reach, she killed the rank 4 Warrior.

But, she also gave her back to her enemies, which is a great taboo.

Taking advantage. Long Qingwei shouted. "Dragon fist!"

The strong fist hit her back, and she coughed out blood, but she immediately stood up, and shouted. "Spiritual Imprint: Divine Phoenix"

A huge phoenix shadow again appeared out of thin air. Looking at the majestic shadow, Long Qingwei suddenly had a feeling of despair.

He also used his trump card. "Spiritual Imprint: Crimson Serpent"

Crimson Serpent is a grade 6 Spiritual Imprint, that allows it's user to manipulate his blood, and increase all his physical stats by 2 folds for short period of times!

Using this chance, he immediately ran away. Huang Ling also chased him and within an hour, she captured him.

Long Qingwei immediately begged for mercy. "Please don't kill me, I can do as you say. I can even help you in solving that traitor."

She looked at him, and said. "Don't worry, I won't kill you as long as you answer my questions."

Long Qingwei immediately grabbed his chance. "Ask anything you want, I will answer truthfully."

Huang Ling looked at him and nodded. "Tell me everything you know about Ren Ying."

Long Qingwei looked at her fell into deep thought, not knowing where to start.

He sighed. "It's a long story."

12 months ago from the Current time

Few of Spirit Dragon faction disciples came within Long Yifan's tent and said. "Young master, a young man has arrived. He said he is a messenger from Shadow Phoenix faction."

Long Yifan looked at the guard and nodded. "Send him in."

The young man entered and bowed. "Young master Long, I have heard about you for a long time. Seeing you, the rumours aren't exaggerated."

Long Yifan looked at him and asked. "Oh, what did you hear about me?"

Ren Ying looked at him and said with a smile. "I have heard many things about you. Like, you are dragon among men, with temperament akin to immortals, and strongest among all the young generations. I even heard you don't bother about those of your age, and your dream is as high as reaching the sky!"

Long Yifan nodded with satisfaction and immediately came at the topic. "So, why are you coming here? Are you here just to tell me all that?" He narrowed his eyes.

Ren Ying looked at him. "How can it be? When I heard that you are searching for a young man named Li Gang, I immediately worked day and night, and found your target, and with the help of fellow members, I killed him and took his head. In fact, I didn't even inform my young master about it when I came here!"

Long Yifan's eyes narrowed. He immediately read his intentions.

"So, you want to act as a spy for us Spirit Dragon Clan? But, why should I trust you?"

Ren Ying smiled. "How about I show my sincerity first? This is your enemy Li Gang's head..." He paused and took out a small bag, and emptied it. From the bag, a round object fell and rolled towards Long Yifan.

He continued. "There is also a Soul Stone mine that Shadow Phoenix faction found. I can tell it's location."

Few days later, Long Yifan laughed with satisfaction as he looked at all those deceased Shadow Phoenix disciples and the Soul Stone mine.

If this was all, Long Yifan would have discarded Ren Ying! Soon after this, Ren Ying helped Long Yifan conquer many resource points of Moonlight faction and Shadow Phoenix faction. This caused a friction between the two. 

8 months ago from the Current time

One day, Long Yifan looked at Ren Ying and asked with a satisfaction. "Tell me what do you want. You have made a lot of contribution, so I can't let you go unrewarded."

Ren Ying immediately took out a paper, with various items listed in it and said. "These items are useful to me, if young master can use some manpower to gather them..." He no longer continued.

Long Yifan looked at him and said. "It seems you were prepared!"

Ren Ying denied. "How can it be? I just wrote everything I needed, and I have been searching them. But, when you asked, it just happen to be a coincidence that I have this list prepared beforehand!"

Long Yifan looked at him and didn't expose him. Sometimes giving away some benefits is necessary, or you don't know when the other party may defect.

At this time, Ren Ying asked another thing. "Young master, it would be great if you spread a rumour that Huang Weimin was the one who sent Li Gang's head for 50-100 soul stones! Not only will this create chaos in their faction as they would look for the source for rumours, but for those locals who don't know the situation of Jade Harbor City, they would rather ally with us than them. Killing two birds with one stone."

Long Yifan narrowed his eyes. "I don't think there would be anyone who doesn't know about Jade Harbor City. Your reason seems a bit far-fetched."

Ren Ying smiled with confidence. "Even though it seems far-fetched, it will definitely work!"

Long Yifan no longer doubted. Ren Ying's strategies has already surprised him.

Ren Ying helped Long Yifan eliminate many of Shadow Phoenix disciples. He helped in eliminating 14 rank 4 Warriors, among them were some elites like Yang Minghui, Deng Shaoqin and Zhou Hongshan! These three are geniuses, who are said to had a potential of reaching Rank 6 peak.

6 months ago from the Current time

Suddenly, the members of Dragon Spirit faction started disappearing. Even some of their elite, who were sent on a mission, disappeared out of nowhere. 

Long Yifan suspected Ren Ying. But, Ren Ying denied without changing face. When remembering all his help during this time, Long Yifan didn't think about it anymore. 

5 months ago from the Current time

Ren Ying gave another news, there will be many Shadow Phoenix disciples gathered around region 17, and we could prepare traps in advance and hit them when they least expect! 

According to the information, there will be 30-40 Shadow Phoenix disciples. He also revealed that, the Shadow Phoenix faction is divided into two. One lead by Huang Weimin, and other lead by a hidden master of Shadow Phoenix, who is at least rank 5 late stage. 

Around 20 days ago, he again sent a message, he would lure the hidden master to Region 10, and asked them to intercept them within 15 days at the very least. 

This is also why Long Qingwei and others came here waiting for their arrival.