Chapter 8: Shadow Thief vs. Disguised Thief (Part 1)

However, the impression he received from the other party was clearly that of the shadow beside the Count

He picked up the badge in his hand and examined it closely in front of his eyes

The metal needle struck the stone wall, producing a crisp sound of impact

Shadow Thief

Although the thief's skill in seeing at night is formidable, it still requires light, and now there is not a trace of it.

As a thief himself, Luo Lan deeply understands their terrifying nature. He had repeatedly heard the person who taught him emphasize the importance of not engaging with such thieves in the dark. He clearly remembers the original words of that warning: "In such an environment, you are merely prey"

He could ascertain that he had not deviated from the target during the recent attack, yet the opponent could not possibly evade the most difficult-to-defend flying needles solely based on perception

He had considered countless possibilities and devised several meticulous plans, yet he never anticipated that the outcome would be so easily attained

In light of this, Luo Lan decided to create more illusions to confuse her opponents

He extended his hand to press on his abdomen, gently massaging it.

Its shape resembles that of a key

This storage ring, designed specifically for thieves, can hold a total of four slots for thief tools

A wave of fatigue washed over him; in just a few short minutes, he felt as though he had undergone a thrilling battle.

This secret has two key elements

Card

He walked towards the west wall, where there was a stone fireplace

Luo Lan crouched down, reaching inward with his hand. After a short while, his expression changed as he discerned, through the strong tactile sensation, that he was touching a grotesque beast relief. This matched perfectly with the clues he had learned from the books. He continued to explore it carefully, and when he reached the forehead of the relief, his fingers encountered a concave hole. He took a deep breath, moved the elongated end of the badge in his hand towards it, then slowly inserted it and turned it slightly. This matched perfectly with the clues he had learned from the books. He continued to explore it carefully, and when he reached the forehead of the relief, his fingers encountered a concave hole. He took a deep breath, moved the elongated end of the badge in his hand towards it, then slowly inserted it and turned it slightly.

It is merely an ornament that carries no more weight than any verbal promise

At this moment, if someone were to hold a lamp to illuminate this place, one would discover clear footprints on the dusty stone steps of the corridor, yet the owner of these footprints is nowhere to be seen, as they continue to walk down step by step in a certain rhythm

However, in comparison, Count Zod is a person who cannot truly be seen through

He recalled how he had trained himself to ingest foreign objects, continuously swallowing stones only to regurgitate them, until he could freely control the peristalsis of his stomach; he also remembered how he had risked his life to undertake tasks that only a five-star thief could accomplish, and only after that did he receive this ring as a reward

A ripple surged through the air, and a shadow that seemed insubstantial swiftly moved to the entrance. The dagger in his hand emitted a faint blue glow. Facing the few strands of hair that floated down from the air, he remained silent as he gazed into the dark and deep passageway. In the dim light, his body gradually faded once more, and then, like a wisp of smoke, he dissolved into the surrounding air

Its shape resembles that of a kite-shaped shield, with finely crafted decorations engraved with ornate floral patterns and griffins.

The assassin among thieves, specializing in murder and ambush

Hmph

Despite being granted the right of inheritance, the related items such as the castle, land deeds, grain fields, livestock, blacksmith shop, leather shop, and other properties were not mentioned by the count. Therefore, this is merely a symbolic ornament, which only circulates within the family and holds less significance than a written will

Luo Lan never expected that the other party would actually be here this time

Indeed, this is merely a badge

With a soft sound, the "skin" was completely torn away, revealing a back covered in mottled bloodstains

He swiftly positioned the dagger horizontally against his heart

Luo Lan was taken aback; the other party actually knew her true identity? Could it be that he is one of the thieves' gang?

He kept moving, occasionally tugging gently at the thin thread, maintaining its erratic movement, continuing to create footsteps that disturbed the opponent's senses

Recalling the danger of that shadow, he could not help but feel a sense of dread. In his memory, it seemed that only "that person" had ever brought him such an immense sense of oppression

He took out an object resembling a top from the prop ring, with a fine thread trailing behind it. With a flick of his finger, he set it spinning, and with a few rustling sounds, the object realistically simulated the careful footsteps of a person moving.

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Behind a stone pillar supporting the hall not far away, Luo Lan leaned against it with a dagger in hand. Without a moment's hesitation, he hurled a flying needle towards the source of the sound, and regardless of the outcome, he swiftly moved to another location.

The thieves' guild could never have imagined that long before he received this task, he had learned of a secret that the Landiston family had hidden for many years

He let out a bitter laugh; if he had a choice, would he confront the shadow thieves in a dark place like mhetushucom.com?

Meanwhile, his arm trembled, and the flat side of the dagger emitted a sharp "ding," signaling the onset of slaughter

He opened his mouth and spat out a ring

Ding!

The facts are not as such

The first is this incomplete badge, and the second is this room

However, this thought only lingered in his mind for a moment before he quickly cast it aside. In any case, the crisis before him was what he truly needed to confront at this moment

The stone steps were unexpectedly long. After descending more than 100 steps, the shadow felt that he had already penetrated about 30 to 40 meters underground. The passage finally came to an end; here, there was nothing but darkness. Relying on the sensation of airflow, he sensed that this should be a relatively large underground hall, and there were also tunnels leading to the surface. It seemed that choosing to come down was the right decision. The shadow was greatly pleased with his judgment. He suddenly let out a low, deep laugh: "I would like to ask a question, how did you discover me?"

Is it really true that I have no chance at all

Because no one will ever know how many skills the disguised thief possesses or how many types of attack methods they understand

Almost simultaneously, he had leaped towards the cave entrance, with only a hair's breadth of difference, as if something had brushed past the back of his head with a chilling sensation

He activated the spatial restriction of the ring and took out three items from within

Speaking of which, Agni's sword today truly came to his aid; otherwise, Zod would have certainly found a way to injure him and then verify the authenticity of his identity

He could tell that the other party harbored deep apprehension towards him

Luo Lan returned to her room, firmly closing the door behind her

Regardless of the type, the identity of a person possessing such skills is already apparent.

Mediocre thieves complete tasks, while exceptional thieves devise schemes

Emitting sound through special techniques that cause it to bounce off objects, or rapidly moving the body while producing sound

The shadow thief can only rely on the environment, concealing all of the target's senses, and striking with a dagger from behind is the most reliable method of attack. However, just moments ago, Luo Lan unexpectedly detected the presence of the shadow, undoubtedly causing a slight wavering in the shadow's confidence. If the reason is not identified, it is believed that he will not easily make a move again.

After a moment

Sound Transfer Technology

He looked around, held his breath, and slowly brought the backs of the two badges together.

Kaka

The King of the Night

The only explanation is that the source of the sound emitted by the other party is not the same as the position in which it is located

A long, strip-like piece of metal was ejected from the junction of the two, with a serrated protrusion at its front end

This is a confrontation between two different cultivation skills of the same profession

This is a piece of realistic-looking fake skin, which is one of the essential tools for disguising thieves. It is generally used to cover wounds and easily recognizable physical features. However, its drawbacks are also quite evident; if it is left on a wound for too long, it can cause ulceration, and in severe cases, it may even become impossible to heal

This is what I truly desire

The passage of time has left mottled traces upon it

a dagger, a row of flying needles, and a badge that is almost identical to the one on his hand

He has put in enough effort, all in order to reap a sufficiently mature fruit

Suddenly, he felt that the temperature around him was somewhat unusual

He spent nearly two years to master this skill, enabling him to accurately hit a target no smaller than five centimeters within a distance of ten meters

A smile gradually appeared on Luo Lan's face, and a fiery light shone in her eyes

Like the sound of a mechanism in motion, a stone slab beneath the fireplace rumbled to the side, revealing a deep opening, with a flight of stone steps extending downward.

Puff!

Suddenly, he seemed to sense something and whispered, "Who?"

The most suitable hiding place now is undoubtedly the location he just attacked with the flying needle, which is also the source of the shadow's questioning. The opponent would never suspect that he would be hiding there.

With great effort, he gathered his spirits and carefully searched all the suspicious areas until he was certain there was nothing unusual. Only then did he move to behind the door, slowly rolling up his sleeves and gently exploring his arms. Finally, his fingers paused, and he slowly peeled away a thin layer of "skin." During the tearing process, he slightly furrowed his brow.

However ... ...

Luo Lan believed that the shadow was undoubtedly searching for him at this moment. Due to their differing specializations, the other party was undoubtedly superior to him in terms of sensory perception, whether by sensing body temperature, utilizing smell, or detecting the flow of air. In any case, he had to find a safe hiding place before the other party became aware of his presence

For several hundred years, the eldest son of the Landiston family has resided in this room

The voice of the shadow echoed once more: "The disguised thieves are indeed a group of individuals skilled in all sorts of tricks."

The distance to that location is getting closer and closer

Luo Lan let out a gentle sigh, her eyes filled with uncontainable ecstasy