Adam crouched behind a stack of wooden crates near the slave yard, his sharp eyes scanning the area. The Lu family's estate is a sprawl of luxurious mansions, lush gardens, and bustling activities. Servants wandered around with trays of food and silk, guards watching with pride.
His goal was not just someone from the Lu family, it was important to get a big reward from the system. As luck would have it, he was The opportunity came with a walk in the yard.
Lu Feng, the youngest son of the patriarch of the family.
Wearing a blue robe, Lu Feng carried himself with the dignity of a man who had not yet known hardship. Two guards stood by him, the trembling servant, holding a scythe to protect him from the sun, followed him.
Adam's lips curled. This was the same wicked boy who had ordered the previous man to be beaten for spilling tea on him. Putu
cost: [Minor Spirit Stone] and [Enhanced Shadow Technique]>
"Exactly," Adam muttered, a glint of evil in his eyes.
He rummaged through the pile of boxes and found what he needed: a small bottle of fish oil that had been left behind by the kitchen staff. The smell of it had hit him, but it was crucial to his plan.
With the bottle in his hand, Adam quickly moved, becoming small and invisible. His new body was lighter, More agile, allowing him to move through the shadows with ease.
He waited for Lu Feng and his companions to approach the stone path leading to the main hall. A well-maintained path crossed the area and was perfect for what he had in mind.
Adam opened the bottle, poured the oil onto the stones, and carefully spread it along the most visible part of the path. The oil burned in the sunlight, but it was too light to be seen.
Satisfied, he retreated to the shade and waited.
Lu Feng stepped forward with a wrinkled nose and caught the scent of fish. He looked around with a sour expression. "What's that smell? It's disgusting! The servants should clean it up immediately!"
The guards and maids turned their shocked eyes but said nothing.
Adam was confused as Lu Feng entered the alley.
His noble feet were placed on the oil stones. His steady footing shifted As his feet passed beneath him. With a loud scream, Lu Feng fell onto his back, splashing his precious robe into the mud of the nearby pond.
Startled by the commotion, the Parasol Servant slipped on Lu Feng's fallen body and fell on top of him, knocking the young lord's head into the air.
The guards rushed forward, their weapons clanging, but their speed only made matters worse. One of them slipped on the slippery rocks and hit One of them sent them to the ground in a heap of arms and legs and curses.
The group of nearby servants burst into laughter, finally suppressed by the realization of the seriousness of the situation.
Lu Feng's face turned red as he tried to push the servant away from him. "You idiot! Who is responsible for this?!"
Adam laughed out of his hiding place, shoulders shaking with joy.
birthday! you are He had succeeded in slaying a member of the Lu family. >
Reward: [Small Soul Stone] and [Enhanced Shadow Document] A warm surge of energy flowed through Adam's body as the Soul Stone emerged from his mind's book. At the same time, a flood of new knowledge about the shadow's protective mechanism entered his consciousness.
"Not bad," Adam muttered as his laughter grew.
Lu Feng's angry roar echoed across the courtyard as the servants scrambled to clear the courtyard. Adam's troubles were not noticed, and the first seeds of chaos were planted in the Luo family's land.
In the slave house, Adam inspected his wages. Minor's Spirit Stone hummed softly, releasing pure spiritual energy. A great gift, especially for someone of his stature.
He sat on his feet, took the stone in his hand and began to draw energy. The process is slow but permanent, the qi in the stone merges with the stone itself. He felt it every time it passed His strength is growing
Blessing! You have reached the second stage of Qi Gathering. >
Adam opened his eyes, a new sharpness appeared in his face. The system had fulfilled its promises this time, and he had just begun.
"It's a joke,"
whispered, a dark smile forming on his lips. "There's a lot more to go."
End of Chapter 3