Chapter 9, Shadow Thief vs. Disguised Thief (Chinese)

At this moment, Luo Lan felt as if he had returned to that cave, where "that person" was unleashing a fierce killing move right in front of him

In the darkness, countless glowing specks of powder appeared on his body

However, this move is essentially futile for Luo Lan. If the shadow knew the kind of environment in which Luo Lan had once survived, it would not have made such a statement.

He tightly gripped the dagger

Then, there is still a chance to fight for oneself

Next will be "Order and Disorder"

Two protective black crystal ornaments for the heart were knocked away by each other's daggers, and they were pushed back together, stumbling and retreating under the relentless force of one another

The shadow remained silent for a moment. Just as Luo Lan was filled with uncertainty, he suddenly admitted, "Indeed, there is a poison hidden within my body. If I do not return within a fixed time, I will undoubtedly die"

Yes

The weapons of the two individuals crossed in the air, and at the same moment, they struck each other's bodies, resulting in a muffled groan from both.

They will adhere to the body of a warm person, and as long as the heat persists, they will not cease to emit light

"No need for eyes, no need for ears, no need for breath, no need for anything; you only need the most natural bodily response." That person seemed to be shouting again in my ear

Luo Lan understood that the shadow was exerting psychological pressure on him. The ignorant are fearless; when faced with an opponent whose background is unknown, one may dare to step forward and challenge. However, when one knows that the opponent is an invincible force, the psychological collapse occurs first.

Swift!

The shadow clearly did not anticipate that Luo Lan's close combat defense was so exceptional, which caused a slight psychological fluctuation, resulting in a minor gap in the connection of the moves.

The shadow chuckled and said: "It is related to the *picture* book, quite right. If you become the true heir, once I have taken you hostage, what I gain will be far more than what a thief could obtain"

However, something happened during this time. The pharmacist reminded me that I must never let such a situation occur again, otherwise it would surely damage my internal organs. He spoke so seriously at the time that I really believed him. However, after returning home and pondering it carefully, I felt that no one would attempt such an action without reason; wasn't he being overly cautious? Therefore, the next time, I deliberately missed the time to take the antidote... Therefore, the next time, I deliberately missed the time to take the antidote...

This is a swift assassination technique consisting of three consecutive strikes that form a single action

A continuous series of dagger clashing sounds echoed incessantly, and the oppressive atmosphere in the air nearly stifled one's breath

Haha. The shadow actually burst into laughter: "It doesn't matter if I tell you. Once, while on a mission, I was delayed for several days and missed the fixed date. I thought I would surely die, but when the poison took effect, it was not as severe as I had imagined. After dragging my body back to headquarters, the antidote successfully eliminated the poison from my system, remaining intact."

Luo Lan nodded, stating that the thieves' guild did not need to control everyone with such means; it was sufficient to control only a small number of individuals, which was undoubtedly a highly sophisticated tactic. He mocked, "This poison must have caused you a lot of trouble"

The shadow suddenly exclaimed, "Do you think I would believe that?" He quickly moved to the location where Luo Lan's voice had come from, but it was empty; Luo Lan had already changed positions.

Two thieves, in an unexpected encounter, both exhibited remarkably swift reactions

Luo Lan also did not flinch or evade, the dagger similarly aimed straight at the opponent's heart

Poison and *illustrated* books are spicy

Luo Lan took advantage of a roll, curled her legs up, and hid behind a stone pillar

Luo Lan felt a vague sense of unease, yet he could not grasp what the other party truly intended. Therefore, he decided to probe further: "Is that so? However, you did not take any action at that time. I believe you must have your own objectives, right?"

As if having anticipated the opponent's attacking moves, Luo Lan successfully defended against more than a dozen strikes within just two seconds

Luo Lan's spirit suddenly tensed up; how did he know that

Thus, he continued to intensify his verbal assault, exclaiming: "The performance you and Rendet have put on after the exchange is truly remarkable, almost an art of disguise"

Luo Lan felt a jolt in his heart, yet he was not disheartened. For thieves, there are always loopholes; the key lies in whether one can discover them

"Hehe, you can speak freely. The Sound Shift technique is a skill that consumes a lot of physical energy, and I cannot use it continuously." The shadow seemed to want to dispel any doubts, which was somewhat incredible

If that is the case, Luo Lan thought, the other party was outside at the time and should not have seen everything that happened inside the house. This means that even if he understands Lendit's talent, he is still unaware of the secret of his own talent

The shadow also retreated a few steps and suddenly disappeared without a trace

Countless sparks erupted from the darkness, and the dense sound of collisions made one's scalp tingle

Luo Lan was taken aback, not expecting this person to be so cruel to her as well

However, Luo Lan adopted a defensive strategy, while the Shadow took an offensive approach

Having said so much, you must be very curious about my identity. Indeed, I am a member of the Evil Thieves' Guild, specifically the Night Fox group. My public identity is that of a guard beside Count Zod. I am not only responsible for monitoring you at https://www.hetushu.com, but also for eliminating you at any moment. This is due to the fear of your betrayal of the organization and the concern that you might leak the secrets of the guild.

He believes that at such a close distance and in this position, the most suitable move for the opponent, under the conditions of reflex, is "no blood"

Luo Lan should have retreated at this opportunity; however, his gaze swept over a glint of cold light. Instead of advancing, he retreated, taking advantage of the situation to slyly throw out several flying needles, and then, without a word, he raised his dagger and viciously stabbed forward.

Speaking of which, Agni had already arrived in the woods that day and almost discovered you

After receiving the stab to the heart, Luo Lan immediately shifted the dagger towards his abdomen, barely deflecting a strike aimed there. He then moved towards his throat, once again parrying a lethal blow coming from that direction

Luo Lan felt a sudden chill and looked down at herself, a thunderous shock reverberating in her mind

firefly powder

This round ends in a draw

The shadow sighed, "You are right again."

The shadow seems to have hidden this secret for a long time, and now it has all come pouring out at once, which indicates that he has firmly resolved to kill Luo Lan, hence his utter disregard. He let out a chilling laugh: "Alright, the story is over, and it is time to end all of this. Look at yourself."

In the darkness, he had no way to discern the origin of the other party, relying solely on his extraordinary personal reflexes

A scene was restored before Luo Lan's eyes, and he immediately recalled the sound of hooves from that day

Luo Lan seemed to see the other person lick their lips in the darkness. Perhaps it was this strange quirk that allowed him to earn the unwavering trust of the band of thieves for ten years—cruel, cold-blooded, and utterly inhumane. And books.

Do you want to find out my location through sound? Luo Lan secretly chuckled and said, "Do you want to know how I discovered you in the room?"

Luo Lan smiled and said: "Therefore, your report to the organization should still be all normal"

The dart was knocked away within an extreme distance

Fierce

"You remember now, right? Yes, it was I who led her away." The voice of the shadow began to waver.

The underground hall once again fell into silence

Luo Lan continued to move, evading the relentless pursuit of the most squarely following: "Since the thieves' guild is monitoring me, they surely cannot be completely at ease with you either"

Luo Lan thought to herself that it would be quite unreasonable if a member were to die due to an accident when they could not return in time. Therefore, it is quite normal for the effects of the medicine to be delayed by a few days.

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The shadow paused for a moment and then sighed, "An excellent deduction; you are absolutely correct."

Luo Lan's eyes sparkled as she said: "Therefore, as long as I kill you, no one will know the truth of this matter"

You must be wondering how I know this. You should have heard a thief's proverb: 'Do not easily trust a disguised thief, even if he appears to be dead before you!' Your disguise is indeed remarkable, flawless to the point of being without a trace, but you have overlooked one thing: while the external appearance of Rundit can be imitated, the strength of his muscles and the distribution of the calluses on his feet can be easily distinguished. I have practically watched him grow up, so it is truly too simple for me.

Next will be "corruption cutting"

The shadow was unable to defend against Luo Lan's subsequent attack in time, so he once again lunged towards Luo Lan's heart.

Just as he was feeling restless, a sharp dagger silently pierced toward his heart

Only in that way can the fastest speed be achieved

This is an answer that a shadow is eager to know, and his voice immediately lowered: "Speak!"

Next is "struggle"

However, he also did not expect Luo Lan to approach him closely

The shadow seemed to be lost in memories, no longer moving: "I have finally realized that each time I resist the poison, the duration is getting longer, ten years, a full ten years! To avoid raising suspicion, I have intermittently used this method. Fortunately, due to the special nature of the poison, no one is allowed to master it for an extended period. A new physician is assigned every few months, and they need to spend several months understanding the properties of the medicine. Once they are fully familiar, they are replaced again. Now, I have completely adapted to this poison. Whenever the toxin spreads throughout my body, that feeling is truly wonderful, even more enticing than the pleasures between men and women... Whenever the toxin spreads throughout my body, that feeling is truly wonderful, even more enticing than the pleasures between men and women..."

Before long, it was still that shadow that broke the tranquil atmosphere. He said in a deep voice: "With your rank, you have far surpassed the level of a three-star thief and should be close to my four-star rank."

It turns out that the other party spoke so much and moved around, merely to buy time for setting up this trap

The aesthetics of a thief lie in discovering everything that others cannot find

We were not strong until we had the night and the sword

Luo Lan mysteriously smiled and said: "Every time before I take action, regardless of whether there is anyone behind me, I always say this."

They have vividly demonstrated the essence of the thief

It is evident that the shadow also believes that the most dangerous places are the safest.

Clang clang

He and Luo Lan thought of a place together