Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1621 - 1621 0955 Rough and Efficient

Chapter 1621: Chapter 0955: Rough and Efficient Chapter 1621: Chapter 0955: Rough and Efficient Chapter 0955: Violently Efficient

Seeing Qi Tian staring intently at the ground, everyone else was full of confusion. Gao Yuqiu asked, “Have you discovered something?”

A knowing smile appeared at the corner of Qi Tian’s mouth as he said, “I wonder if you’ve heard of a Spirit Beast called the Heavenly Thief Mouse?”

Gao Yuqiu’s expression changed dramatically at that. The Heavenly Thief Mouse was a very famous Spirit Beast, yet incredibly rare. Gao had never seen one with her own eyes, but she was well aware of its reputation and clearly understood its innate talents.

This creature, barely differing in size from an ordinary mouse, had a pair of conspicuous ears that resembled large trumpets atop its head. It was said that a Heavenly Thief Mouse could hear sounds within at least a ten-mile radius, making it a precious Spirit Beast for gathering intelligence. If anyone around a Heavenly Thief Mouse discussed secrets without precautions, the leakage of those secrets was as good as certain.

Not only did Gao Yuqiu know of the Heavenly Thief Mouse’s capabilities, but Xiu Zhengyu and the others were also well aware, turning pale at the revelation. Xiu Zhengyu, reluctant to believe it, still pointed to the ground and transmitted a message to Qi Tian, “Are you not joking? Is there really a Heavenly Thief Mouse here?”

Qi Tian nodded. His usage of the Heavenly Dao Engine’s Spirit Qi sensing feature had already scanned the surroundings; he had not only detected the traces of the Heavenly Thief Mouse, but also knew exactly where the mouse’s owner was hiding at that moment.

Gao Yuqiu wasted no time, hurriedly signaling Xiu Zhengyu and the others with a few glances.

Everyone knew that they absolutely could not allow the Heavenly Thief Mouse to send the message out. If the secret of the Infant Fruit Tree’s existence in this territory got out, it would add too many variables to the situation.

Xiu Zhengyu and the others looked down, urging their flying swords to rush toward the ground as quickly as possible, intent on capturing the Heavenly Thief Mouse before it could escape.

At first, there was no movement on the ground, perhaps because the Heavenly Thief Mouse had not yet sensed the danger and was unaware of its exposure. However, as Xiu Zhengyu and the others dove faster and got closer, with the intent to surround it becoming apparent, the Heavenly Thief Mouse no longer dared to hide. It scurried out from its hiding place among the crevices like it was facing a mortal enemy, using all its strength to transform into a streak of smoke and flee towards the distance.

“The Heavenly Thief Mouse is there, chase it quickly.”

Xiu Zhengyu called out, accelerating his speed. The leak had come from his own lips; he felt he must personally capture the Heavenly Thief Mouse to alleviate everyone’s dissatisfaction.

The speed of the Heavenly Thief Mouse was fast, but it was, after all, a small Spirit Beast. It was skilled at running and dodging within small areas, but its absolute speed was nothing to boast about; it couldn’t compare with cultivators at the peak of the Gold Core Realm like Xiu Zhengyu and his group.

Xiu Zhengyu and his companions were ruthless in their pursuit, determined not to let the Heavenly Thief Mouse escape. Having closed some of the distance to the mouse, Xiu Zhengyu immediately issued the order to attack.

It wasn’t necessary to capture the Heavenly Thief Mouse alive; killing it would suffice.

Xiu Zhengyu was the first to strike, throwing another flying sword specifically designed for combat that traveled even faster than an arrow shot by a powerful bow directly towards the Heavenly Thief Mouse.

His teammates didn’t stand idly by either; they each executed their own techniques, either scattering net-like treasures or forming Spirit Runes, attempting to create a cage on the ground to trap the mouse.

The Heavenly Thief Mouse pushed its advantages to the limit, dashing and dodging over the terrain, skillfully maneuvering. For a time, Xiu Zhengyu and his group couldn’t do anything about it. However, it was clear that the mouse was reaching its limits; with a little more time, the Heavenly Thief Mouse would inevitably meet its demise there.

Just at that moment, several figures emerged from the distance, rapidly approaching. One among them flew while shouting, “Please stop, Sirs, this is all a misunderstanding.”

The number of figures flying over was not small; a whole small team was approaching.

Xiu Zhengyu’s expression changed. Without a doubt, one of them was the owner of the Heavenly Thief Mouse. If the mouse fell into their hands, the secret of the Infant Fruit Tree wouldn’t be safe. Xiu Zhengyu hardened his resolve and quickened his efforts.

Both Gao Yuqiu and Qi Tian did not join in the pursuit of the Heavenly Thief Mouse. The two remained in the air, watching the approaching team of cultivators.

Qi Tian furrowed his brows and said, “Fellow Daoist Yuqiu, do you think you can influence them with your abilities?”

Gao Yuqiu clearly understood what Qi Tian meant, and she shook her head, saying, “If my senior sister were here, with her foundation and profound strength, never mind ten people; even more would be doable. My cultivation is not yet perfected; I can’t compare to my senior sister. Influencing five or six cultivators at the peak of the Gold Core Realm is my limit.”

Qi Tian’s face was stern as he said, “Since you can’t influence that many people at once, then let’s prepare for battle. Come, let’s meet them head-on and protect our leader.”