The Prodigies War

Under the night sky, Blood Kill Camp was like an ancient savage beast wrapped in darkness, exceptionally quiet as it slumbered.

Lin Xun’s initial panic had faded and he had regained his calm.

He was being carried through the darkness and could only see a pair of slender legs and a tiny section of a snow-white waist from the corner of his eye.

Due to the close proximity, he could even smell a faint fragrance from the woman’s body.

She was an exceptionally sexy woman. Merely looking at the curves of her long legs and her waist swaying as she moved filled a person with endless fantasies and temptation.

However, Lin Xun was not in the mood to admire any of this. He needed to figure out who this woman was and why she dared to kidnap him from Blood Kill Camp so late at night.

“Handsome boy, are you scared?” Soft, tinkling laughter sounded by his ear and made him itch as if a playful cat paw was touching him.

“I’m afraid yet not afraid. I honestly can’t think anything about me is special enough to attract a great beauty like you, big sister. To have stolen me away on such a lovely night makes me feel so awkward yet happy.” Lin Xun quickly said, making sure to be soft as well. His intuition told him that he would immediately be knocked unconscious if he was too loud.

The woman chuckled, seemingly finding his answer very entertaining, “You’re such a sly little brat and such a sweet talker. Who knows how many young ladies you will ruin in the future?”

Lin Xun’s eyes swirled in thought. He observed their surroundings as he smiled and said, “Big sister, you hurt me by saying that. I would never touch any young ladies because they're always so feisty, willful and so difficult to please. I like beauties like Big Sister: mature, intelligent, considerate, and most importantly, those who know how to show tender loving care.”

Thud!

A fist playfully knocked Lin Xun’s head amidst the woman’s stifled laughter, “Brat, you dare to take advantage of your big sister? What a bold little boy.”

Lin Xun grinned, “I can’t help but become bold when meeting a beauty like Big Sister. Your charisma is something other women cannot match.”

The woman laughed until the fair skin on her waist trembled like ripples under the moon’s glow. The sight stunned Lin Xun for a moment. For the first time, he discovered that a single twist of the waist from certain women could give off such an irresistible charm.

After quite some time, the woman sighed and said, “If you dared to say such things to me a few years ago, I would have cut off your tongue.”

“What about now?” Lin Xun acted like a curious baby as he sighed inwardly. It’s already been so long, has no one realized that I’ve been kidnapped?

“Now…” The woman’s voice deepened as if recalling something.

Lin Xun began to grow anxious. Are the Kill Blood Camp’s many experts all not around? Where’s Instructor Yu Sanqi? What about Instructor Xiaoke?

As he began to panic, a cold and calm voice suddenly sounded from the darkness, “Did you get my permission to take away someone from the 39th Campground?”

It was a voice that would always make Lin Xun’s heart shiver as if the devil was speaking, but now, it felt even more pleasant than a heavenly melody.

Instructor Xiaoke is finally here!

Lin Xun relaxed as the woman who was holding him came to a stop.

Xiaoke’s figure walked out from the darkness. Under the starlight, she was composed as usual until she saw the person holding Lin Xun, causing her to frown as a never seen before iciness emerged on her face.

Xiaoman!

She dares to appear in front of me!

“Xiaoke…”

The one who had kidnapped Lin Xun was Xiaoman. However, her usual saucy expression was replaced by a complicated look when she saw Xiaoke.

“Don’t say my name!” Xiaoke’s expression grew increasingly frosty as a fierce light flashed in her eyes.

Lin Xun realized that Instructor Xiaoke knew the woman who had kidnapped him. Moreover, it seemed to be no ordinary relationship.

He silently looked up, only for his eyes to widen when he saw Xiaoman’s appearance. It was not because of her beauty…but because she looked exactly like Instructor Xiaoke.

The only difference was their clothing and demeanor; the difference was like fire and water.

Could they be twins? A thought floated in Lin Xun’s mind.

“Release him and immediately disappear!”

Xiaoke did not ask why and instead directly declared her condition. From her resolute and murderous tone, it felt as if she did not wish to even look at Xiaoman a second longer.

“I can’t. This kid has his uses.” Xiaoman shook her head, her expression was similarly stubborn and determined. Their faces seemed to superimpose upon each other, making them appear as if they were the same person.

Clang!

Xiaoke pulled out a strangely shaped blade that glittered with faint purple light under the night sky.

Icy killing intent flowed from between her brows. She clearly had no intentions of talking.

Wide-eyed, Xiaoman’s entire body trembled at this sight as an undetectable look of pain flashed deep in her eyes.

Lin Xun could clearly feel that she seemed to be very conflicted and emotional.

The atmosphere grew hostile and suffocating like the thick silence before a storm.

“Let her go.” A harsh, icy voice sounded from the darkness.

Lin Xun’s heart shook. Xu Sanqi is here as well.

However, Lin Xun could not sense the former’s location no matter how hard he tried.

Xiaoke fell silent as if struggling internally.

Lin Xun’s heart sank. Are they not going to save me? Are they really going to watch this woman take me away?

“Thanks, Head Yu.”

Xiaoman suddenly twisted her head and grinned at the darkness, returning to her usual flirtatious self.

Swoosh!

Lin Xun could not help but sigh. In a flash, he was pulled into the boundless darkness of the night.

……

“Handsome boy, behave yourself and stay here.”

Xiaoman’s flirtatious voice sounded by his ear again. Lin Xun soon felt himself being thrown and he stumbled while trying to stabilize his body.

When he stood up, he found himself in an enormous building. It was brightly lit and filled with various strange objects: puppets, ships, weapons, and even a dozen giant animal skeletons.

It looked like some kind of messy warehouse.

Lin Xun found a familiar figure at the center of the warehouse. A skinny geezer was bent over a stage, frowning as he stared at an aeth engine.

It’s the geezer I met in the evening!

Lin Xun had a faint inkling of what was going on as a plan began to formulate in his head. With an icy chuckle, he walked forward and silently observed the aeth engine on the stage.

“This old man was wrong about you.” After a long silence, Old Mo finally managed to speak. His face was filled with embarrassment.

You kidnapped me in the middle of the night to apologize?” Lin Xun coldly said, “My time is precious. I don’t have time for your nonsense.”

“You…” Old Mo was outraged. He pointed at Lin Xun and said in a threatening voice, “You rascal, do you know who you’re speaking to?”

Lin Xun was unafraid because he knew they needed him. He disdainfully said, “Of course I do. You’re an ignorant, arrogant, and narrow-minded old toad.”

Old Mo’s entire body trembled in anger. With a deep breath, he ultimately restrained himself and suddenly chuckled, “Runt, since you’re so confident, you must have already guessed what this old man wants.”

Lin Xun expressionlessly replied, “Don’t think everyone is as stupid as you. I must have been doing nothing for the past thirteen years if I couldn’t guess it.”

His rudeness made the corners of Old Mo’s mouth twitch. He forced himself to smile and said, “Meaning you…know how to fuse the Treasure Light Gold Flame Array and the Moonlight Array?”

Lin Xun merely sneered as he looked at Old Mo.

Veins popped out on Old Mo’s forehead, “You punk, are you still angry after I repeatedly lowered my head?”

A stickily sweet voice sounded from outside the warehouse, “Old Mo, the handsome boy is waiting for you to lay out the benefits! How can there be no incentive for helping?”

Xiaoman had clearly been watching and was gloating at Old Mo’s misery. Upon seeing that he was about to break down, she could no longer keep silent and spoke out to help him.

Benefits?

Old Mo was taken back. Soon after, he slapped his thigh and chuckled, “That’s easy! This old man will satisfy any conditions as long as they are within my means.

“However, if you dare to trick me…”

Xiaoman’s voice sounded again, “I’ll be the first to go after him. This cheeky brat took advantage of me several times on the way here. If he turns out to be useless, I will have lost big.”

Lin Xun was speechless. The geezer and woman teaming up against him was giving him a headache.

He knew that it was time to back down. He had already released his grievances and continuing down this line would only enrage the other party.

Although Lin Xun did not know their identities or origins, people who could appear in Blood Kill Camp were clearly no ordinary folk. Xu Sanqi had even spoken up for the lady. Lin Xun would likely be the one in trouble if he were to offend the duo.

“We can talk about the incentives after I solve the problem.”

Lin Xun suddenly became straightforward, “Help me prepare a rune brush and a piece of paper.”

Old Mo quickly went to carry out the instructions. However, he still could not help but be somewhat skeptical. Can this thirteen-year-old kid really do it?

Old Mo had been mulling over the problem ever since he was told he needed to fuse the Treasure Light Gold Flame Array and Moonlight Array.

However, he made no headway despite staying up late at night. He felt dejected, frustrated, and was nearly about to go insane.

His old friend from Qinglu Academy had already given Old Mo a direction, but he was still unable to make any progress. This made him begin to doubt his level of mastery over runes.

He had kidnaped Lin Xun on impulse, hoping to somehow find some miracle. Old Mo was desperate to give anything a shot although he was not optimistic about the outcome.

However, Lin Xun’s strong attitude reinvigorated Old Mo. He could not help but feel a little hopeful when Lin Xun agreed to solve the problem.