Blue Phoenix Chapter 43 – He is Sacred

“What the hell was that?!” Zhou Long slammed his fist down onto the table. His eyes flashed with anger, and his previously friendly features were nowhere to be seen.

In front of him were five men. The five men who had previously won the tournament. “But sir,” the leader opened his mouth, an indignant expression on his face, “he was a necromancer. If we allowed him to touch us, we would have died.”

“Then die!” Zhou Long continued anger evident by his expression. “I said you could kill the others, but touching the white-haired boy was not permitted! We received a message from headquarters that he is sacred! That he is needed by one of the great generals!”

The more Zhou Long thought about it, the angrier he became. He had planned it perfectly. He had ordered the group to kill some of Hui Yue’s companions, but that elemental flame would have seriously injured the man he was supposed to protect.

A sigh escaped Zhou Long as he closed his eyes pinching the bridge of his nose. Sitting still for a moment, the five men in front of him were all quiet. None of them dared to move even the slightest, let alone speak.

“Don’t mess up when we go for the Demon Dwelling Beast. I was told to get rid of his followers and to ensure he stays in the Dragon Corps until his lordship, the Frozen General, comes to collect him. If you mess this up, it is your lives which are on the line.”

Having said that, Zhou Long waved his hand dismissively. Without waiting for further instructions the group of five rushed out the door leaving Zhou Long alone within the office.

Opening his eyes, Zhou Long sighed once more as he picked up a memory stone from his desk and placed it on his forehead. A light shone as he put it to his forehead and pictures of Hui Yue appeared along with a written message, ‘Stranger with unknown origins. If a group of four appears in your cave, make sure to check their background. If the group contains this man, make sure to guide him to headquarters. Killing his companions will give an increased reward.’

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