EFB Chapter 2686 Cleaning Up
Chapter 2686 Cleaning Up
Chapter 2686 Cleaning Up
This was the kind of news that would send shockwaves not just through the city but throughout the entire ruling council.
Not only had members of the River Bending Axe Sect been defeated, but many had been left in a state of utter ruin. Some were even dead. Such an incident had never occurred in Ram Orchard City before. It was nothing short of an outright provocation—an act that challenged the power and authority of not just one sect but all the sects that governed the city alongside the noble clans.
Fear and anger would undoubtedly spread among the ruling factions. After all, if someone was bold enough to cripple an elder and publicly discard his remains at the city barracks, what was stopping them from doing worse?
This was no mere skirmish.
This was a declaration.
They would spare no expense in uncovering the identity of the one responsible.
Yet, unbeknownst to them, Lin Mu had already made peace with his actions. Normally, he wouldn't have gone to such lengths. He would have simply killed the disciples and the elder, disposing of their remains without a trace.
But this time... it was different.
They had threatened someone he considered his own. And for that, there would be no mercy.
His fury had not yet subsided. In fact, the more he thought about it, the more he felt that his payback had not been nearly enough.
If not for Meng Bai's safety ranking as his top priority, he might have already been making his way to the River Bending Axe Sect's headquarters.
He already knew where they were—six hundred kilometers away, a distance that would take him some time to cross. And while he could reach them, he knew that doing so might leave Meng Bai vulnerable should another attack come while he was away.
This was why he had already ordered Little Shrubby to return to Meng Bai's side to stand guard over him.
But without the barrier to defend the courtyard, things could turn bad very quickly.
The beast would be enough to protect Meng Bai for the time being, and if things got out of hand, he would certainly be able to escape with the boy. With his speed, no one would be able to catch him. Within minutes, he could cover hundreds of kilometers.
"Little Shrubby," Meng Bai realized, recognizing the beast instantly.
The massive feline stood on high alert, its stance radiating aggression. It had been ready for battle the moment it received Lin Mu's command, fully prepared to eliminate anything that posed a threat to Meng Bai.
"You're fine?" Little Shrubby growled, eyes still searching for danger.
Of course, Meng Bai had no way of understanding the beast's words, but he could guess its intent.
"Did Master send you?" Meng Bai asked cautiously.
The beast gave a firm nod.
Meng Bai sighed in relief. "Ah, good. I thought I'd be alone for a while."
He had seen the barrier get destroyed, so he knew that other beasts could now wander into the courtyard. He also knew he wouldn't be able to do much if that happened.
What he didn't know was that Lin Mu's lingering aura alone was enough to ward off any creatures that might have considered approaching. In fact, most of the beasts within a thirty-kilometer radius had already fled the moment Lin Mu unleashed his power. Terrified by his presence, they wouldn't dare return anytime soon.
However, there was no guarantee that stronger beasts wouldn't be drawn in by the scent of blood. That made Little Shrubby's presence an additional assurance.
"Cleaning?" Little Shrubby asked, glancing at the bloodied walls and gesturing toward them with his paw.
"Yeah," Meng Bai replied. He hesitated before adding, "But I don't think we can wash all of this off."
In response, Little Shrubby tapped his chest with his paw, signaling something.
"You're going to help?" Meng Bai guessed.
The beast nodded again.
Meng Bai gave a small smile. "Alright, let's do it."