Just the mere utter of the word Heihudie made every person in the vicinity raise their guards. Adrian did not know what to do as he just suddenly screamed involuntarily because it was his habit when he remembers something that he thought so hard about.
“I should just make my way out the exit and try this again a few days later.” Adrian thought to himself as he made his way out of the hidden village.
“Who goes there?!” Someone shouted with a strong female voice as a restricting aura that looked like a flurry of butterflies spread out that locked Adrian in place.
Adrian could not move from his position because he was locked in place. He did not know that he was actually locked in place due to a skill call Shadow Stitching. He was not able to move because the effect of the skill is locking every shadow in place and every being casts a shadow even the dead.
“It seems that our intruder is more skillful than I thought.” The strong female voice stated as she revealed herself.
She was wearing a beautiful eastern style clothing that had the motif of a black butterfly. One might say that she wore those clothes because she was mourning but in fact it was just in fact her style. Adrian saw her face and could only say that she looked exactly Diao Chan. Their resemblance is almost uncanny.
It did not take long for the duration of Adrian’s skill to end. The transformation ended and they split which meant that Adrian and Sirius could now be seen by everyone in the village. All the villagers then pointed their weapons at Adrian whose shadow was no longer rooted because the binding spell was dispelled when they split apart.
“Identify yourself and how do you know the name of our clan.” The beautiful woman that wore a black butterfly dress stated.
“It is best of you answer truthfully right now or else your life would be forfeited.” A ninja stated as he pointed his blade against Adrian’s neck. He did not even noticed how the ninjas were suddenly near him as he did not feel their presence.
Adrian did not bother to answer but instead took out the insignia that was given to him by Diao Chan. The others became wary as an item appeared on the hands of the intruder but their mistress says otherwise. She had her gaze on the insignia held by the intruder because not just anyone can be given that insignia.
“How did you came into the possession of that? Answer truthfully or else you would lose your head.” The beautiful woman with a black butterfly motif stated.
“I got this from your ancestor.” Adrian replied.
“You are lying! Even the Daoist can only prolong their lifespan by a few years.” The ninja holding a blade against Adrian’s neck stated.
“You might think that I am humans just like you but I am not.” Adrian stated as he undoes his Glamour to show the whole village what he really looks like.
“A demon!” The villagers suddenly exclaimed because there have only been one account in their entire village history that tells of a demon and that was when their clan was saved by one.
“I guess that Diao Chan decided to have a more secretive village. I always thought that she would once again open a teahouse or something but the southern part of the kingdom did fall.” Adrian stated which made their mistress’ suspicion vanish.
“Are you the one who helped our late clan head escape from the forgotten capital?” the beautiful woman asked as clan heads were always told that their savior could come to them one day. Should that day ever arrive then they would help that person without question.
“If you are doubting me then feel free to inspect the insignia that was given to me. I am pretty sure that this insignia could not be faked as I have been told.” Adrian stated as he handed down the insignia to one of the ninjas beside him.
The ninja took the insignia and gave it to their mistress. She inspected it and could not believe that it was real. There are remaining traces of the power of a clan head on the insignia. She immediately ordered everyone to stop the hostilities and welcome their most esteemed guest.
“I am rather sorry for the rude welcome as we thought that you were an intruder as there have been some who could get themselves inside our hidden village.” I am Diao Ziyun, the current head of the Heihudie Clan.” Diao Ziyun exclaimed as she bowed with courtesy and the other villagers did as well.
“Do not worry. I think that it is proper to protect the village but I do remember dropping off Diao Chan and the others in a forest. Still, I am quite pleased that my efforts to save your ancestors was not for naught. You can call me Equinox.” Adrian stated as he bowed in response.
“May I ask why you are here in our village, my lord? You could have easily entered our village if you have shown the insignia at the entrance.” Diao Ziyun asked.
“If I had known that this was your clan’s village then I would have done so and not sneak my way in. The Vermillion Bird only told me the rough details of this village.” Adrian replied.
Diao Ziyun was surprised because not anyone could easily speak to a divine beast. It just made Adrian’s claim of being their savior but one thing still bugged her. She was just like her ancestor that is incredibly blunt. 𝘪𝑎.𝘤𝑜𝘮
“Why are you so weak, savior? The stories of you stated that you are all powerful and could easily cross time and space.” Diao Ziyun asked and Adrian almost vomited blood.
“I could cross time and space because I am a Daemos after all or demons as the common man refers it as they have long forgotten the real name of our race. I am weaker now because of some circumstances and I was hoping you could help me restore my power.” Adrian replied as he just did not want to say that he was over buffed during that time.
“We were told by the previous clan head to aid you in one thing without question. So please tell me what you need?” Diao Ziyun stated.
“Do you know of an item called the Pure Spirit Bead?” Adrian asked but he already knows that the location of the said item could be here in their village.
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