Almighty Genius

Chapter 2006 - 1530: Great Grandmaster's Follower! (Part 2)

In this forest, countless people have already perished, most of whom were trialists who arrived on the island, including some hunters!Qin Fang was initially relieved that his identity was temporarily preserved, but he hadn't expected that the expert would take him into the forest, making Qin Fang understandably anxious...

"Whatever happens, I'll take it one step at a time!"

At this moment, Qin Fang was indescribably nervous, yet he had no choice but to maintain his composure, not daring to reveal his emotions.

Otherwise, the warm welcome he'd received might cease, and the grandmaster-level expert could turn hostile immediately, which would be quite unfortunate!

However, the grandmaster-level expert led Qin Fang deep into the forest without showing any signs of aggression; he just kept walking forward.

The more this happened, the less Qin Fang understood the expert's intentions, deciding to follow and risk uncovering his true purpose.

As they ventured deeper into the forest, Qin Fang's tension increased, his emotions growing more excited and anxious, almost to the point of breaking.

But, though Qin Fang was both curious and scared, the grandmaster-level expert ahead should have noticed.

Yet he seemed oblivious, quietly forging ahead without turning back to glance at Qin Fang.

Were it not for the faint, pervasive power lingering around, Qin Fang might have already turned and fled, but this very aura compelled him to persist.

Fortunately, just as Qin Fang was nearing his limit, their surroundings changed drastically, revealing a wooden "chalet" in the forest.

Built from the forest's timber, the house seemed simple, yet compared to trialists still wandering in the forest, it was indeed a villa of sorts.

There wasn't just one such house; Qin Fang saw seven or eight similar ones, though most had their doors firmly shut... seemingly uninhabited.

"From today, you'll stay here; there's no need to return to the other place..."

The grandmaster-level expert offered no explanations to Qin Fang, simply giving an order before turning to depart.

"What is going on here?"

This scene left Qin Fang utterly baffled; he didn't even know the grandmaster-level expert's name but had been left there haphazardly.

"Take this..."

As Qin Fang examined the little chalet, the grandmaster-level expert halted as if something struck him, pulling a pale-yellow ancient book from his bosom and tossing it to Qin Fang as though discarding trash.

"Senior..."

Staring at the ancient book with a faint shimmer, Qin Fang was bewildered, unsure of the elder's intention.

"Plucking Star Hand..."

Intrigued, Qin Fang's gaze focused on the book in his hand, his brows furrowing in contemplation.

The book was evidently not ordinary but an ancient cultivation technique with deep lineage, sure to be highly valuable coming from a grandmaster-level expert.

The name suggests that mastering this divine skill lets one pluck stars from the sky...

However, everyone knows it's an impossible feat, with royal protocols not to be trampled upon, lest severe consequences follow!

"Shaolin's Dragon Claw Hand?"

Qin Fang casually suggested letting others examine the "Plucking Star Hand," to see how to practice it, but found this manual rivaled the Shaolin Temple's secretive Dragon Claw Hand.

Though whether the Plucking Star Hand truly could...

By the time Qin Fang realized it, the grandmaster-level expert had completely departed.

The elder was indeed busy; escorting Qin Fang here was already a gracious act. Otherwise, Qin Fang might have been forcibly brought here...

Thinking this, Qin Fang remained in a fog about the recent events, not entirely comprehending what had transpired.

The expert had left, and where he'd gone was anybody's guess; Qin Fang never even learned his name!

It seemed Qin Fang was the first to move in; with several rooms around, only his was occupied; the others remained vacant.

Qin Fang found no fault with the serene surroundings, lacking towering mountains but boasting a refreshing stream, the scenery truly splendid.

"Didn't expect to live alone here..."

Recalling the elder who brought him, Qin Fang was deeply puzzled, never figuring out what all this meant.

The grandmaster-level expert hadn't appeared since, giving Qin Fang a leisurely life.

The Plucking Star Hand was not something Qin Fang intended to master quickly. Instead, he planned a gradual approach to enjoy a decent life.

Currently at a grandmaster-level tier, Qin Fang worked on laying the foundation with the secret technique for future endeavors.

Thus, days passed, with slaughter among the trialists persisting as hunters preyed on them.

Since Qin Fang managed to be here, naturally others might follow... Qin Fang was having milk outside when the new arrival appeared.

"I am Damon, known in the martial world as the Invincible Little Whirlwind... I came upon the invitation of Senior 006; which senior invited you?"

Unexpectedly, the trialist hesitantly eyed Qin Fang, but instead of losing nerve, he surprisingly initiated conversation.

"I don't know either..."

Qin Fang shook his head, seemingly unaware of anything... truth be told, he'd never been here before.

"However, his number is... 005, I believe!"

Hearing this, Qin Fang felt a faint liking but realized it was superficial, not to be taken seriously.

While Qin Fang was unaware of the newcomer's background, his scouting skill was formidable... though partial data was concealed, he discerned the grandmaster-level expert's identity and traits from leaked data.

It seemed each person on Devil's Island had a unique number; Qin Fang's current face belonged to a hunter, numbered 306, a considerably late number.

The grandmaster-level expert who led Qin Fang here had the number 005, a much earlier one.

The newcomer speaking to Qin Fang likely had guidance from another grandmaster-level expert, numbered 006, contrasting with the 005 familiar to Qin Fang, indicating a poor relationship between them.

The issue was, though these grandmasters had strained relations, Damon seemed antagonistic at first sight of Qin Fang, as if they held a longstanding grudge...

(To be continued. If you enjoyed this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) for recommendations, monthly votes; your support is my greatest motivation.)