Chapter 261: Token Fragment (Part 1)

Lv. 20 La Tiao (Bloodline Awakening Degree 50.09%): Essence 52+50, Qi 23+25, Spirit 20.5, Skill: Blood Flesh Devour, Law Image Heaven and Earth

In an instant, Chen Shicheng felt his Territory Blood Refining Technique had lost its edge.

Just by devouring a level‑19 Wokou, La Tiao's level leapt from 17 straight to 20, its experience increased by 21 points, two levels higher than his own—how can that be explained? "Even if the level is higher, it's still my pet, don't be mad."

Chen Shicheng comforted himself while patting La Tiao's little head twice.

La Tiao blinked twice, finally understanding what it meant, quickly rubbed its belly with its little paws, and spat out a Token Fragment.

Chen Shicheng disdainfully wiped off the saliva, took it in his hand and examined it.

Token Fragment (1): a fragment shrouded by mysterious forces, its specific information cannot be identified; after gathering three pieces, its contents become visible, only Returnees can see.

The ninja's Token Fragment number is not linked to the one in his hand, but the arrow behind it stretches across the sea, pointing directly toward the East Sea Island Nation.

Moreover, even if he stands still, the arrow's needle is shifting slightly, suggesting that the player carrying the nearest Token Fragment is moving quickly; however, because the distance is great, the movement is only faintly detectable.

This love is separated by the sea, but the sea still cannot be crossed now. Chen Shicheng glanced at the teleport cooldown, shook his head and focused on the matter at hand.

Now the specific situation is mostly clarified; next he should discuss terms with the so‑called Zhenhai King.

Thinking this, Chen Shicheng walked to the cell door, raised his hand to slam it, but stopped abruptly; his nose twitched a few times as a strong scent of blood mingled with the dungeon's foul odor.

"Ha, it seems the dungeon guards have been silenced; they really went to great lengths to frame me."

Chen Shicheng sighed and began checking the skill panel.

Now, to attract the attention of those around him, he needs to make some noise; if it's too little, the Zhenhai King may look down on him, if too much, it may be taken as a provocation—he must strike the right balance.

"It's decided, you it is—Slaying Immortal Sword Intent!"

Indeed, after weighing options, Chen Shicheng chose the skill he currently wielded that was both most powerful and spectacular.

After all, before entering the game he kept his grievances to himself; if after entering he remained so suppressed, the game would be a waste! "Slaying Immortal Sword Intent, break!"

Chen Shicheng gathered all his True Essence, charged to the maximum his body could bear, and unleashed a full‑power Slaying Immortal Sword Intent at the dungeon ceiling.

There was no explosion, no light‑shadow effect, and no imposing aura.

A simple, all‑piercing blade line calmly sank into the thick earth.

The next moment, a five‑meter gap was cut into the cell's roof; the blade's momentum, undiminished after breaking through the coating, shattered the sealing earth above and shot straight into the sky, the Slaying Immortal Sword Intent brazenly blooming over the royal residence.

"There's an assassin!"

"Protect the prince!"

In an instant, the entire royal residence descended into chaos, with running and sword‑drawing sounds nonstop, until someone raised a protective formation that illuminated the palace, after which it quieted a bit.

Soon, the guard captain at the Baitian Royal Residence gate located the source of the chaos, led men to surround the opening above the dungeon, and shouted, "Let the person responsible for this watch come see me!"

The scout captain, his face dark with worry, stepped forward, clasped his fists and half‑kneeling before him, "Sir, tonight I am in charge of guarding this area."

"So what's the situation now?" the guard leader asked, eyes narrowed at the opening. The scout captain inhaled deeply, "Looking at the opening's location, it should have been made by the Returnee who was locked in earlier today."

"Oh, him?"

The guard captain's expression softened a bit, his hand on the hilt at his waist loosening, "Go ask why they disturbed the palace; if the prince blames them, even a Returnee must pay the price."

"Yes, sir!"

The scout captain, speechless, clenched his teeth and approached the opening; looking down from above, he saw Chen Shicheng lying on straw, leisurely petting a mysterious purple mink.

"Oh, you're here!"

Seeing the scout captain standing outside the opening, Chen Shicheng cheerfully greeted him.

"Hmm, I'm here," the scout captain said, his fist tightening, "Can you explain why you did this, a protest?"

"It's not really a protest, at most a warning," Chen Shicheng pointed to a pool of fresh blood on the ground, "A Wokou just slipped in and tried to kill me to silence me; you know I'm a Returnee, my roar will revive elsewhere, you should understand what that means."

"Someone infiltrated the palace!" the scout captain exclaimed, "Where are the dungeon guards? Why didn't anyone raise an alarm?"

"If nothing unexpected happened, the dungeon guards have probably already given their lives for your prince," Chen Shicheng shrugged, saying indifferently.

"No wonder the dungeon caused such a commotion, yet no guard has emerged; they all must have sacrificed themselves."

"Don't move here; I'll be back shortly."

The scout captain, his expression stern, finished speaking, turned and reported the situation to the guard leader.

Hearing that someone infiltrated the palace and slaughtered all dungeon guards, and that the perpetrator was a guest of the prince, the guard leader dared not act on his own and could only send someone to report to the prince.

Chen Shicheng watched the outside chaos, but no one acknowledged him, so he slipped La Tiao back into his Storage Bag and leapt out of the dungeon.

"Swish swish swish!"

But the instant he touched the ground, the surrounding soldiers all drew steel blades, staring at him; any movement would surely provoke them to swarm without mercy.

"Don't be nervous, I just have something to say." Chen Shicheng raised his hands loosely, completely unfazed by the gleaming steel blades around him.

The guard captain stared at him for a long time, then silently gestured, and the surrounding soldiers finally sheathed their weapons.

"I heard your prince is cooperating with the Wokou because they don't know the landing time and place of the Seeking Immortal Ship. What a coincidence, I happen to know."

Those words made the scout captain's heart race to his throat.

"You know? You know nothing."

"I just told you that!"

"Huh? Wrong!"

Perhaps he got the information from that Wokou just now? With that thought, he couldn't help but glance at the guard leader beside him, meeting his stern gaze. (End of chapter)