The Geared Immortal

Chapter 566

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The night is quiet and tranquil and only the croaking of the frogs and the singing of the crickets can be heard in the air. The two guards outside of the tent suddenly felt something strange and look at each other, then a premonition in their minds that something is wrong hits them.

However, they could not act as the ones they are guarding is a royalty. They didn't know how the prince would react if they suddenly barge inside the tent.

"I think there is something wrong… that small sound a while ago is so strange…" one of the guards said with a squinted eyes.

"Then let's go check inside…"

"Are you crazy? Do you think his highness would permit that?"

"Shh…" one of the guards put his finger on his mouth and gestured for his companion to keep quiet.

Then he carefully turns towards the entrance of the tent and slowly peeks his head through the gap. He soon found the prince sleeping calmly as if nothing happened. He then roams his eyes all over the place to check if there is something wrong with the place.

Upon seeing that there seems to be nothing is wrong inside, he slowly retracted and turns to his companion while shaking his head.

"Nothing is wrong?"

The guard who just peeked in nodded. And the two return to their guarding the tent.

Meanwhile, inside the tent, Shin Jiao is standing behind the armor rack of the 3rd prince. After the soldier's head retracted out of the tent, he slowly emerges from the rack and slowly walked towards the side of the 3rd prince's bed.

Right now the 3rd prince is currently looking at him with both of his eyes wide open. The expression on his face is complex and mixed. Shin Jiao can see astonishment, fear, and anger mixed together.

At that time when the prince's eyes moved, he immediately felt danger and Shin Jiao suddenly covered the prince's mouth with force. Upon contact, the poison in his body immediately traveled to the prince's and since his hand is near the prince's head, the poison immediately took effect and paralyzed the prince's body.

Shin Jiao is confident that no matter what the doctors do in this empire, they would be able to return the prince's body function. Well, maybe a miracle doctor or someone who is able to use Qi inside their body and transfer it to another like himself could cure him.

But judging from what he has learned this is impossible.

And so with he looks at the prince with a smile on his face.

Mingwa Dong looks at Shin Jiao's smiling face. Though the young doctor looks handsome, his smile for him is like the smile of the devil.

When he opened his eyes at that time he was startled to see a familiar face. He is aware of the young doctor and from the reports he heard the young doctor is skilled. But since his origin is not yet known, he didn't want to rope in the young doctor in his camp. He is a very guarded person and would not trust just anyone. He didn't even trust his own father the emperor, so how could he trust and unknown person and a mere soldier at that.

So since he could not use the young man, he decided to get rid of him secretly.

However, who would have known that he would provoke such a demon? He wanted to regret and his eyes conveyed that he wanted to negotiate or even ask for forgiveness. As long as the doctor doesn't kill him, he would be willing to compromise. But of course, he would strike back at him once he is freed.

But he could not talk, his body could not move. He can't feel his body and only his eyes can move.

Shin Jiao smiled and look at the pleading gaze of the 3rd prince.

He squatted down and whisper to his ears.

"Oh, foolish mortal… be a good person on your next life…" Shin Jiao said as his finger slowly touches the forehead of the 3rd prince.

The 3rd prince's expression was in horror as he watches the finger slowly approaching. All the things he did the evil thought and action in his mind suddenly came back. He truly regretted everything. His action and his wrongdoings made his heartache in pain for some unknown reason.

And soon a single tear escaped his eyes and he closes them unknown when they would once again open.

"Hmm… I guess you can have at least 3 days to one week of suffering in your sleep before dying. Unless they have a way to feed you… then your suffering would be prolonged." Shin Jiao muttered with a smile.

Then he turns towards the wall and using his finger tore it silently. And after he walked out repair it using his crafting technique.

"Sigh… I have once again expended a lot of energy…" he thought.

It doesn't matter though as he still has around 30 plus spheres full of energy inside his dantian. If he can only enter the ring, then he would be able to replenish his Qi and mana in it. But alas, it is not possible… for now.

Shin Jiao didn't linger and decided to go back.

But then, he suddenly noticed a figure that seems to be also sneaking out of the stronghold. As Shin Jiao followed that figure secretly, he noticed that besides from the secret passageway, this person also knew another passage. It is a small and narrow hole. The only way to get in there is by lifting the rock that's covering its entrance.

In his curiosity, Shin Jiao followed behind and carefully lifted the stone covering. He then silently crawls through the hole and soon found himself in a dense bush. He quietly wades through the bushes trying not to make any noise.

He soon heard the sound of flowing water. From the sound of it, Shin Jiao knew that this is a small river. As he crouched down and followed a trail he soon found the figure.

He then recognized the person. It was actually the person who always follows behind the 4th company captain, the captain's assistant named Chen Tung. That guy seems inconspicuous and wore a goatee with many battle scars on his face. Shin Jiao silently observes as he found the person is too suspicious.

Suddenly, the person removes his armor. And when Shin Jiao saw the shape of the person's body, an idea immediately pops to his mind, but he is not sure if it is true, hence he continues watching.

Chen Tung suddenly removes his goatee and then his gray robe. When Shin Jiao says the bindings on the body of Chen Tung he shook his head.

Chen Tung is a woman. And according to the rules of the army, if found out that he is a she, then her life would be in danger along with her family.

So Shin Jiao didn't linger and just walked back. But then suddenly he noticed some breathing from the bushes. With his acute hearing, he heard people trying to dull their footsteps.

But he can still hear them in this tranquil night. He looks at the figure behind him and a complicated expression appears on his face.

Why would he care when he didn't even know who that person is. All he knew about her is her position in the camp and her name 'Chen Tung' and nothing else.

But since the 4th captain has been good to him, he would not let his assistant be in danger. And so he quickly moves to intercept the people. But as soon as he approaches, he found that there are two people crouching on the ground while approaching the place.

It was the 4th captain and also the captain of the 2nd company. Judging from their expression, he can see that they have a hint of suspicion on their faces. He also discovers their weapons drawn. This only means that the two are suspecting that there might be an enemy who just found another secret entrance to the stronghold.

When he saw that, Shin Jiao suddenly had an idea. He could not take down these two as the soldiers would be affected if they went missing, so his eyes darted towards the river no too far from them. Shin Jiao quickly rushes and the two were startled. The strong gush of wind made them stop from their tracks as they observe their surroundings.

The two observed their surroundings and looks at each other.

"What was that?" the captain of the 2nd company asked.

"I don't know…"

"Hey, are you sure that you found someone enters this place? It seems that we have reached the back mountains…"

"Hey, I told you I saw someone…"

Suddenly the two heard some splash of water from the river and their eyes squinted. They never expected that there is a water source in this area. At this moment, the 2nd captain is cursing some of his subordinates for not finding such a good place. If only he found it first, he would hug this for himself and maybe trade it with the prince for some benefits.

"Hmm… I think there is a river here... Why didn't I know about this place?…" the 2nd captain said with squinted eyes.

"Let's go…" the 4th captain just said as he crept forward.

The two didn't stand up and quickly crept towards the location of the sound of splashing water. They wanted to know who those people are and if they are the enemy or not. If it is an enemy then they would immediately report it to the base, if not then it would be good. But this place is near the secret entrance although it is filled with thick thickets and trees thus it seems that no one discovered this area yet.

But as they walk near and truly hear the sound of the rushing river, the 4th captain thinks that this place is a good place to create another camp for the soldiers. With its hidden terrain of tall trees, huge rocks, and thick bushes, it is a perfect place to retreat once the enemy has the possibility of breaking through the base.

As the two approaches, they suddenly notice two silhouettes from the darkness and this made them grew vigilant.. With weapons on hand, they are ready to rush in.