Monster Master: Evidence of the Way

Chapter 174: Hunting Order

After repeating it countless times, Di Qi's skills have become more and more proficient.

When it reopened this time, Di Qi sat cross-legged and quickly entered a meditative state. In this state, his five senses were heightened to an unprecedented level, and he could easily detect any slight movement.

Now, the assassin finally showed up. He seemed to understand that this would be an unusual day, so he immediately used his strongest signature skill - Wuxiang Void Slash.

This is the most powerful skill used by assassins. It involves approaching the opponent unexpectedly and then killing them with one blow.

However, for Di Qi at this moment, this is no longer a threat.

A smile appeared on Diqi's lips. He attacked suddenly, and the dagger in his hand and the assassin's dagger formed a stalemate.

It is not easy to achieve this. It can be said that it is the experience accumulated by Diqi in the sea of blood and mountains of corpses.

To seize the only chance of winning, he had to use the same method. Di Qi used all he had learned in his life, and he finally lived up to everyone's expectations and repelled the assassin.

A flash of white light passed by, and the assassin finally revealed his true face.

Of course, Teach knew who this was—the late Hawk Layton, Teach's grandfather.

Di Qi was shocked. He never expected that his grandfather would be willing to be his sparring partner and fight with him for so many days.

Diqi couldn't hold it in any longer and wanted to cry to his grandfather, but Hawke took a step back, and countless gaps appeared on his body. These gaps soon filled the Wushenfang, and when Diqi woke up, he was here.

"I thought you were part of the trial," Teach said, "so I attacked you without hesitation. You're probably the only ones who would have the heart to converse in secret when faced with such a disaster."

"Interesting," Teacher Black Heron quickly believed what Diqi said. "But let's talk about something else - how much do you know about this dark forest and these berries?"

Di Qi said honestly, "I only know a few things about the Dark Forest. The trees in the Dark Forest are somewhere between animals and plants. They are good at camouflage and can distort their own shapes. If someone accidentally steps in, it is difficult to get out. I was trapped in the Dark Forest for several days. I was lucky to escape, otherwise I would have missed the entrance exam."

Instructor Kurohiro said, "I'm going to say it now. I believe this sweat and thirst syndrome is inextricably linked to your Layton family."

"Four hundred years ago, the ancient nation of Langsheng, home to the Dark Forest, was destroyed, presumably swallowed by the Dark Forest. Almost the same year, the Leighton family began to rise. This is likely related to the 'Planner.' The 'Planner' cultivates strange techniques and acts treacherously and unpredictably. Whenever a major war breaks out on Blue Planet, they actively participate, and the side they aid often returns victorious. The Dark Forest's situation is quite similar to that of the 'Planner.'"

There was something behind Mentor Hei Lu's words. Di Qi had been training in the golden vortex for several years, and his mind had already grown tremendously, so he quickly heard the hidden meaning in Mentor Hei Lu's words.

"Don't worry, Instructor Kurosaurus. I'm from the same place as you are. I'm currently a Monster Master candidate at Cross Base, and I'll do my best to investigate the truth."

Di Qi's eyes were sharp and he had obviously grown a lot.

"But before that, we still have to go out first." Yi Yin shook his head, looking a little painful.

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After a night of running around, and with the guidance of the A-level Barbary Golden Lion, everyone finally managed to crawl out of the cave.

It turned out that the exit was hidden in the berry bushes, and if the Barbary Lion hadn't opened its mouth wide, they wouldn't have been able to find the way out.

But then again, even if they returned to the Dark Forest now, how would they get to the territory of the Layton family?

"I have my own way."

Diqi smiled confidently and said, "I wasn't trapped in the Dark Forest for nothing! Come with me!"

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Sometimes, Yiyin had to admire Diqi's erudition and memory. He had only walked through it once and had already completely imprinted the location of the entire Dark Forest in his mind.

Or are the members of the Leighton family so powerful?

But no matter what, Diqi still brought them to the territory of the Layton family. It was almost impossible to enter through the main gate, so Diqi took them to take a small path.

The so-called small path was actually the intricate drainage pipes of all sizes in the territory of the Leighton family. Di Qi led everyone left and right, avoiding countless dangerous mechanisms, and jumped out from a gate.

Everyone was delighted at the thought of being free from the smell of the drainpipes, and even happier to find themselves in a cozy room.

The room was filled with flowers and plants, and there were no weapons. It didn't look like a room that belonged to the Layton family.

"Honestly, even if you didn't come with me, I'd still like to investigate what happened on my own."

Di Qi said, "I heard from my eldest brother that the family members who have been wandering outside these days have been returning one after another. It is very likely that something big is about to happen."

Before everyone could react, they heard footsteps.

It's broken! The owner of the room has returned!

Di Qi signaled to everyone with his eyes, and everyone understood and hid under the bed and in the closet.

Yiyin even used the breath-holding technique to avoid being mistaken for a burglar and beaten to death by the owner of the house.

Diqi lowered his breath and quietly ambushed near the door.

"crunch-"

Almost at the same time, the moment the door opened, Di Qi rushed forward and covered the man's mouth.

Everyone came out and found that it was a thin man wearing monocular glasses.

"Saint Germain, it's me, Titch Layton."

Hearing Diqi's voice, the man slowly closed the door.

"Master Diqi...it's really you!" Saint Germain looked at everyone again, "Who are you? Did you kidnap Master Diqi?"

"...Saint Germain, they are all my friends, people I can trust. Everyone, this is Saint Germain, my grandfather's butler back then, and he holds considerable prestige in our Leighton family. He is also one of the few people in the family I can trust, besides my eldest brother."

After Di Qi's brief introduction, everyone quickly understood the current situation.

"It's not easy, Master Diqi actually made friends." Saint Germain said with great emotion, "If the master is still alive, he will definitely be very pleased!"

"..."

Diqi turned his head awkwardly and whispered, "Saint Germain, to cut a long story short, has anything big happened recently?"

"Yes. A week ago, Master Yuguka, acting as the head of the family, issued the 'Hunting Tyrant Order'. Now that I think about it, it's probably because..."

"Hunting Order? What is that?"

Before Saint Germain finished speaking, Bubulu asked curiously.

Di Qi had no choice but to explain to Bubulu, "The Tyrant Hunting Order is a command that can only be issued by the leader himself. Once it is issued, all members of the Layton family must return and listen to the leader personally announce major events concerning the Layton family. I didn't expect that my eldest brother would actually issue the Tyrant Hunting Order in his own name... What exactly does he want to do?"

Seeing that no one interrupted him, Saint Germain began to recall:

"The most recent hunting order was launched when Master Tiki was just born. At that time, the old chief, Master Tiki's grandfather, Hawk Layton, publicly announced that the newly born Tiki would be the next heir and passed the Barbary Golden Lion to Master Tiki."

Di Qi smiled bitterly and said, "I know everyone looks down on me. They don't understand why Grandpa would choose a newborn baby as the heir. In their eyes, my eldest brother is more qualified to be the heir. After Grandpa passed away, I was entrusted to my eldest brother's care. My eldest brother is a leader in the Layton family. At the age of nine, he single-handedly completed a mission with a bounty of three million and remained unscathed. I know that I have never been able to match my eldest brother, and even catching up with him is difficult..."

"Master Diqi, there's no need to underestimate yourself."

After a moment's reflection, Saint Germain decided to speak. "Master Yuguka summoned all members of the Layton family to the square at noon today. He must have something important to announce. With all due respect to this old minister, Master Yuguka is likely to harm you, Master Diqi."