The Destiny Of Our Lifes
Chapter 4: The Illusionary Mist

Zhou Lan heard the rumour from the folk chatter regarding the weirdness of Mount Weiyin. Throughout his journey, Zhou Lan tried not to care. It's just that, in every place he stopped, there were people talking about him.

"What kind of strange creatures are they? Is that something that's terrible?" muttered Zhou Lan.

Zhou Lan sighed softly. The conversation of the residents who were getting louder about Mount Weiyin managed to make his curiosity appear. Zhou Lan wondered in his heart, should he leave?

Zhou Lan's grasp on the sword at his waist tightened. Zhou Lan gathered her determination and courage to go to Mount Weiyin. Seeing for yourself the ferocity of strange creatures that are said to be sinister and deadly.

Zhou Lan's position from Weiyin Mountain only took twenty minutes on foot. His feet lightly stepped. Zhou Lan was reluctant to use body-lightening techniques to save energy.

Zhou Lan was a strong cultivator. It is very strong even. Perhaps, his strength could match the elders in the world of cultivators. Recorded in history, at that time, the Lin clan was the strongest clan of the others.

That meant, the Lin clan head aka Lin Xuan possessed extremely strong and capable strength. The cultivator's talent decreased on his two sons, namely Lin Yan and Lin Jiang. It could be said that Zhou Lan's strength was on par with Lin Jiang's.

The peak of Mount Weiyin was beginning to be seen. Zhou Lan stared flat at the mountain peak. Zhou Lan poured his strength on both of his legs. The young man began to jump over the trees. Now, he uses the science of body lightening to quickly arrive.

GROAARR!!!

"PLEASE!!!!"

"YOUNG MASTER!!! HELP!!!!!"

Zhou Lan's steps came to a halt. The young man stopped at one of the trees while observing the surroundings. His sense of hearing caught the sound of screams for help that combined with growling and chewing. Zhou Lan sharpened both of his eyes. Trying to see the events behind the thick fog of Mount Weiyin.

Zhou Lan's eyes widened when he saw the young man he met yesterday, which was Lin Jiang like he was losing his way. The arrows were irregular.

"It looks like he's panicking", Zhou Lan muttered.

Zhou Lan remained silent on top of the tree, while watching Lin Jiang. A slanted smile rose on his handsome face as Lin Jiang sharpened his sense of hearing.

"May as well", Zhou Lan commented.

In just one second Zhou Lan was relieved, she flinched back. Lin Jiang was too focused on throwing arrows, until he was unaware that a strange creature was approaching.

TRING!!!

SLASH!!!

BRUCK!!!

"Focus around. You almost became their meal too. You're sloppy!" out of nowhere it came from, someone banished the two creatures from attacking Lin Jiang and decapitated him.

"ZHOU LAN?!"

With lightning, Zhou Lan leaped down and slashed at the two creatures that almost tore Lin Jiang apart. Now Zhou Lan and Lin Jiang were both surrounded by the thick fog of Mount Weiyin.

"How are you here?" asked Lin Jiang curiously. His heart was a little relieved that someone had come to help.

Zhou Lan did not reply. The young man turned his back on Lin Jiang while looking around with a wary look. Lin Jiang snorted softly when Zhou Lan did not answer his question.

"Zhou Lan's! What do you think they are? This was the first time I saw such a strange creature", Zhou Lan turned his head, the young man shook his head slowly.

AAARRRGHHHH

GROARS!!!!

"YOUNG MASTER!!! HELP!!!"

The screams for help came back, making Lin Jiang slapped into a state. In a hurry Lin Jiang again raised his bow.

"Wait on! Hold attack! The fog changed color", Zhou Lan stopped Lin Jiang who was about to throw an arrow again.

"How many times have you been to Mount Weiyin?"

"Often. I don't remember what my visit was" Lin Jiang replied in confusion.

Zhou Lan sighed softly. He turned to face Lin Jiang, "Look, the fog that was originally white, has now changed. The mist of Mount Weiyin is usually white and very thin. But now it's different. The color of this fog is more likely to be gray and more dense than usual. This type of fog was an illusionary mist. Could we be stuck in an illusion?"

Lin Jiang was silent. The young man then looked closely at the fog that surrounded his body. It was true what Zhou Lan said. The fog, it's different than usual.

"You're right. This fog was very different from usual. That means I'm stuck in an illusion? Then, what about my soldiers?!" Lin Jiang recalled all the soldiers he had brought.

Zhou Lan used her power to draw elaborate looking spell patterns. Lin Jiang watched in silence while staring around vigilantly. After he finished drawing the spell, Zhou Lan directed his hand towards the thick fog that locked him up.

In one try, the fog disappeared instantly. Replaced by a thin white fog, typical of Mount Weiyin. Lin Jiang patted Zhou Lan on the shoulder. A smile rose on his face. The patted Zhou Lan looked at Lin Jiang. He also smiles.

"Now, I have to find the soldier who came with me" Zhou Lan nodded. He followed Lin Jiang's footsteps from behind.

"Young master!" several warriors approached Lin Jiang and Zhou Lan.

"You guys okay? What's going on?" asked Lin Jiang.

"We're fine, young master. We should have asked you. Are you okay? We heard you screaming and asking for help. But, the fog is too thick and we can't see" the soldier explained.

"I'm doing fine. We seem to be trapped by an illusion. Since I also heard cries for help from you guys", the soldier nodded.

"Lin Jiang", Zhou Lan called out slowly. Lin Jiang turned his head towards Zhou Lan with a questioning look. Zhou Lan pointed her index finger towards the front. There, a group of strange creatures were seen walking closer.

"Damn! It looks like we will be surrounded by them", Lin Jiang said.

"Are they controlled by something? What caused them to change shape like that? Black eyes, protruding veins, greenish-colored bodies, not to mention their pointy nails", Zhou Lan muttered which Lin Jiang still heard.

"I'm also looking into that. Do you think we should exterminate them? Kill them?" asked Lin Jiang.

Zhou Lan shook her head slowly, "I think they're dead. It's just that their bodies are moved by something. Who's behind all this?"

"Be careful!"

AGRR!!!

DUG!!!

SLASH!!!

TRING!!!

BRUK!!!!

The creatures suddenly ran and lunged. Lin Jiang and Zhou Lan took out their respective swords. Both slashed and crippled the creatures quickly. Separating their heads from their bodies.

The soldiers of the Lin residence were astonished in astonishment at the speed of his second swordplay. They could only silently freeze to see the movements of Lin Jiang and Zhou Lan as if dancing in the midst of the strange creature's siege.

Zhou Lan took out a rope that had been given a special spell. Anyone tied by the rope would not be able to move before being allowed by Zhou Lan. The young man bound one creature that was deliberately left to research. The creature instantly remained motionless as Zhou Lan managed to tie it up.

"Good work, Zhou Lan", Lin Jiang patted Zhou Lan on the shoulder.

"All right! Looks like we should go back. The day is dark too. Zhou Lan, you come with me first, yes" said Lin Jiang. The young man asked his soldiers to bring the creature. Lin Jiang also forced Zhou Lan to come along with him.

The drawn Zhou Lan sighed harshly. He was forced to follow Lin Jiang's steps. That day, Lin Jiang, Zhou Lan and his soldiers returned to the Lin residence with one creature that was considered unsettling.

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