1386 Alam ko na ikaw ang pinakamahusay

"Tch." Big Dipper pursed his lips. "Sis Feng, that's what I was actually thinking. I just didn't say it fast enough."

"Tch." Tinikom ni Big Dipper ang kanyang bibig. "Sis Feng, 'yon talaga ang iniisip ko. Hindi ko lang agad sinabi."

Ye Wanwan turned to Big Dipper and expressionlessly said, "I know, you're the best."

Humarap si Ye Wan Wan kay Big Dipper at manhid niyang sinabi, "Alam ko naman na mahusay ka."

Big Dipper nodded vehemently. "Sis Feng, you understand me, as expected!"

Paulit-ulit na tumango si Big Dipper. "Sis Feng, naiintindihan mo ako, tulad ng inaasahan ko!"

Ye Wanwan wasn't in the mood to tease Big Dipper and sighed inwardly. The Fearless Alliance was a truly churning muddy pit. Perhaps she had to wait until her Rose of Death was strong enough to crawl out of this muddy pit.

Wala sa mood si Ye Wan Wan para asarin si Big Dipper kaya nagbuntong hininga na lamang siya. Kinakain na talaga ng kumunoy ang Fearless Alliance. Siguro kailangan niyang maghintay hanggang sa maging matatag ang Rose of Death bago siya umangat ng malalim na kumunoy.

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The Rose of Death's headquarters was established in a manor, and the manor was bought at half price under Old Jiang's coercion and threats as a member of the Fearless Alliance.

Isang manor ang headquarters ng Rose of Death, at ang manor ay binili ng kalahati sa orihinal na presyo ng manor sa ilalim na babala at kaguluhan ni Old Jiang bilang miyembro ng Fearless Alliance.

All the recruited experts were arranged to reside within the manor.

Ang mga nakuhang mga eksperto ay nakatira sa loob ng manor.

The manor's surroundings were currently desolate.

Walang laman sa loob ng manor.

The silence was soon disturbed by the arrival of a young man dressed as a Taoist devotee with an enigmatic smile on his face.

Nawala ang katahimikan ng dumating ang isang deboto ng Taoist habang nakangiti ito.

"Heavenly Venerate Immeasurable… Is there anyone home?" the Taoist devotee shouted at the manor.

"Dakilang kamahalan… nasa bahay ka ba?" Sumigaw ang deboto sa loob ng manor.

"Is there anyone home? Come out quickly!" After calling for more than half a minute without any response, the Daoist priest's expression turned impatient.

"May tao ba dito? Lumabas kayo!" Nainip ang pari ng Daoist nang lumipas ang 30 segundo.

"Who is it?!" A moment later, an elderly man in black came out from the manor.

"Sino iyan?!" Sa isang saglit, lumabas mula sa manor ang isang matandang naka-itim na damit.

This elderly man's name was Jiang Cheng. He was a top-notch expert who was from the first batch of recruits for the Rose of Death.

Ang pangalan ng matandang lalaki ay Jiang Cheng. Isa siyang tanyag na eksperto mula sa unang batch ng mga recruits ng Rose of Death.

"Heavenly Venerate Immeasurable… I just wanted to ask—is this the Rose of Death's headquarters?" The Taoist devotee was grinning.

"Dakilang kamahalan… gusto ko lang tanungin–ito ba ang headquarters ng Rose of Death?" Nakangiti ang deboto.

Jiang Cheng was startled briefly, and his brows furrowed. "How did you know?"

Nagulat si Jiang Cheng at bigla siyang napakunot. "Paano mo nalaman?"

"A friend referred me…" the Taoist devotee replied.

"May kaibigan ako na nagpapunta dito…" sumagot ang deboto ng Taoist.

"Oh?" Jiang Cheng was pensive.

"Ah?" Nabahala si Jiang Cheng.

The Rose of Death had recruited quite a few experts lately, so a referral from a friend was plausible.

Nakakuha ng ilang mga eksperto sa ngayon ang Rose of Death kaya makatotohanan na baka sinabihan siya ng kaibigan niya na dito ang headquarters nila.

"Little brother, it won't be that easy if you want to join the Rose of Death… We have to examine your martial arts skills to determine whether you're qualified to join the Rose of Death," Jiang Cheng said.

"Kapatid, hindi magiging madali para sayo na makapasok ng Rose of Death… kailangan naming makita ang martial arts skills mo upang malaman kung pasado ka ba para makapasok ng Rose of Death," sabi ni Jiang Cheng.

The Taoist devotee looked thoughtful upon hearing that and nodded after a moment. "It's nothing, it's nothing… I was just casually asking. Confirming that this place is the Rose of Death's headquarters is enough."

Napa-isip ang deboto ng Taoist nang marinig niya iyon at tumango pagkatapos ang isang saglit. "Wala, wala… nagtatanong lang naman ako. Malaman ko lang na ito ang headquarters ng Rose of Death ay sapat na."

After saying that, the Taoist devotee turned to leave.

Pagkatapos niyang sabihin iyon, tumalikod at umalis ang Taoist.

However, Jiang Cheng's face darkened abruptly.

Gayunpaman, biglang nagalit si Jiang Cheng.

This Taoist devotee's behavior was extremely odd. There was no way he was referred by a friend! He simply came to confirm the location of the Rose of Death's headquarters!

Kakaiba ang ugali ng deboto ng Taoist. Imposible na pinapunta siya dito ng kaibigan niya! Pumunta lamang siya doon upang kumpirmahin kung saan ang headquarters ng Rose of Death!

Although Jiang Cheng didn't know this Taoist devotee's intentions, he wouldn't allow him to leave until he figured it out.

Kahit na hindi alam ni Jiang Cheng ang intensyon ng deboto ng Taoist, hindi niya hahayaang umalis ito hanggang sa malaman niya ang dahilan.

"B*stard, you have the nerve to scout around for information on the Rose of Death?!"

"G*go, ang lakas ng loob mo para maghanap ng impormasyon tungkol sa Rose of Death?!"

Jiang Cheng became furious and disappeared from his spot. A breath later, he appeared next to the Taoist devotee.

Nagalit si Jiang Cheng at bigla siyang nawala sa kanyang pwesto. Sa isang saglit, bigla siyang napunta sa tabi ng deboto.

Jiang Cheng grabbed the Taoist devotee's shoulders. "Unless you explain yourself, I'm afraid… you won't leave alive today!"

Hinawakan ni Jiang Cheng ang balikat ng deboto ng Taoist. "Kung hindi ka magpapaliwanag, masasabi ko ngayon sayo na hindi ka makakaalis ng buhay ngayong araw!"

"Heavenly Venerate Immeasurable, old mister, don't have such a fiery temper. It's bad for your health."The Taoist devotee's figure shifted minutely as he said that.

"Dakilang kamahalan, tanda, huwag ka masyadong magalit. Masama 'yan para sa kalusugan mo." Mabilis na nag-iba ang itsura ng deboto.

Astonishment flickered through Jiang Cheng's eyes. This Taoist devotee's martial skills were… unfathomable. He managed to shake Jiang Cheng off with his body alone…

Namangha si Jiang Cheng. Napaka-husay ng martial arts skilss ng deboto… nakaiwas siya kay Jiang Cheng gamit ang kanyang buong katawan...

Jiang Cheng wanted to call for some backup, but the Taoist devotee was extremely fast and disappeared without a trace in an instant.

Gustong manghingi sana ng back-up ni Jiang Cheng, ngunit napakabilis ng deboto at bigla na lamang ito nawala ng walang bakas.

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Yun City, Nie District:

Each of the four great clans dominated a major district of the Independent State. For example, the district that the Nie family occupied was named the Nie District. These districts were named after the surnames of the four great clans.

Ang bawat isa sa apat na dakilang clans ay may hawak sa major districts ng Independent State. Halimbawa, ang distrito na hawak ng Nie family ay nagngangalang Nie District. Ang mga ditritong ito ay mga apelyido ng apat na dakilang clans.

At the Nie residence:

Sa Nie residence:

After Taoist Devotee entered the residence, he headed straight for the main hall.

Pagkapasok ng deboto ng Taoist sa bahay, dumeretso siya sa main hall.