The secret base for the night raid is located deep in the mountains.
Initially, it was a cave that had been opened up.
Later, it was expanded internally, providing rooms for each member.
【Ding! Transaction completed!】
After the transaction was completed.
Ling Qing was too lazy to get involved in the internal affairs of the night raid.
They held a meeting.
Ling Qing, on the other hand, was resting temporarily in Chi Tong's room.
He didn't mind the sleeping Hei Tong on the bed.
Instead, he looked at the hesitant Mai Yi.
She had been silent all the way from the imperial capital to here.
The turmoil in her heart was already written on her face.
Ling Qing could naturally tell what was bothering her.
He asked, "Mai Yi, your thoughts are quite chaotic. Is it because of the people I killed?"
Mai Yi's body visibly trembled.
It seemed he had hit the nail on the head.
Her gaze was filled with complex emotions.
With a bitter smile, she said, "I'm sorry, Ling Qing-kun, I..."
"I just can't change my mindset all at once."
Even though she knew those were Ling Qing's enemies.
Not long ago, she was just an ordinary person.
"It's okay."
Ling Qing took the initiative to pull Mai Yi into his embrace.
He rested his chin on her forehead.
Comforting her.
"Take your time to adapt; this is also the purpose of bringing you here."
"Mm..."
After being held by Ling Qing, Mai Yi visibly calmed down a lot.
He then turned his gaze to the envious Saeko and Shoufu.
"Next, I will bestow upon you the power of protection again. Feel if there are any changes in your bodies."
The two exchanged glances and nodded simultaneously.
Ling Qing once again granted the power of protection to the two.
"Ling Qing-dono, the mark of protection is burning hot!"
Shoufu was the first to feel the change.
Ling Qing's eyes lit up.
Effective?
He used True Sight on the two.
【Name】: Poison Island Saeko
【Level】: Level 9
【Abilities】: "Dragon Power", "Swordsmanship Mastery", "Ling Qing's Protection", "Inherent Spirit Weapon: Annihilation Spirit Blade"
【Name】: Shikikawa Shoufu
【Level】: Level 9
【Abilities】: "Dragon Power", "Ling Qing's Protection", "Ice Crystal Archery", "Inherent Spirit Weapon: Echo of the Moment"
"It really works!"
Both of them gained two new abilities.
"What is this..."
Saeko and Shoufu were shocked to find red dragon scales appearing on their bodies.
"This is the new power granted to you by the protection. Feel it with your heart."
New power!
The two closed their eyes and calmed their minds.
The dragon scales slowly faded away.
When they opened their eyes again.
A weapon appeared in front of both of them.
In front of Saeko was a long katana adorned with purple patterns.
「Inherent Spirit Weapon: Annihilation Spirit Blade」: A spirit blade that possesses a lethal curse for one strike and can summon a blade spirit.
"Did it inherit the characteristics of Murakumo?"
This surprised Ling Qing greatly.
Murakumo was not an ability but an item.
Yet it could serve as a condition for the evolution of the protector's abilities.
This was indeed interesting.
He looked at Shoufu.
In front of her was a longbow seemingly constructed from crystal.
「Inherent Spirit Weapon: Echo of the Moment」: A bow-type inherent spirit weapon that can accelerate and decelerate the arrows shot.
"It seems to be a change caused by temporal causality interference."
Holding her inherent spirit weapon.
Saeko and Shoufu naturally understood that it was a manifestation of their souls.
"What a great sword!"
Saeko's eyes sparkled.
She even felt an impulse to swing the sword right now.
"Thank you for your grace, Ling Qing-dono."
Shoufu's eyes nearly sparkled with hearts.
"Granting you power doesn't mean you can just stand there and watch; follow me."
It was also time to get down to business.
Another matter meant for serious business had to be set aside.
Ling Qing led the three out of the room.
They made their way to the meeting room of the night raid members.
When the few people in the meeting saw them, they were all taken aback.
"Ling Qing-san, may I ask what the matter is?"
Najeta spoke with as much respect as possible.
"Tell me where the nearest places are that have many dangerous species," Ling Qing stated directly.
Dangerous species?
Najeta was puzzled about what Ling Qing wanted with the dangerous species.
But after pondering, she replied, "I know there are two mountain ranges nearby..."
Najeta took out a map.
She marked the locations of the two mountain ranges.
"Thanks."
Ling Qing thanked her after taking the map.
Then he said to Chi Tong, "I will collect your reward when I return; prepare yourself."
After saying that, he took Mai Yi and the others away.
Since this world has dangerous species, creatures far stronger than corpses and Kabane.
He naturally couldn't miss the chance to grind experience and grow stronger.
And also train Mai Yi.
The change in mindset begins with gaining power.
"..."
After they left, the meeting room fell into silence.
Everyone looked at Chi Tong.
Mai Yi couldn't help but curiously ask, "Chi Tong, what exactly did you trade with Ling Qing for his help?"
"..."
Chi Tong remained silent.
Najeta frowned and made a guess.
"General Budd's death, Rabok, Brand, you two disguise yourselves and observe the Empire's movements."
She ordered Rabok and Brand.
"Yes!"
The two quickly got up and left.
At this moment, Natasha finally asked Chi Tong, "Can you tell us now? What was the content of your trade?"
"Mm..."
Chi Tong nodded.
She spoke for the first time, "For the first transaction, to save Mai Yi, I traded Murakumo."
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PS: The picture is of Hei Tong!