Night of the Broken Gliph

Far away in the North.  8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡro3JGL6J6N 維尼

The North had a cold climate almost all year round. Northerners had to survive in a terrible environment where snow ceased falling only two or three months a year. These living conditions made Northerners eye the South, which had heavenly living conditions in comparison. 8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡd69eQGoa1A 維尼

A small figure with a long cape covering his face left a trail in the snow as he ploughed through it. Holding onto a long wooden staff, he braved the heavy snow and continued his journey. Soon, he saw a ball of flame in the distance, to which he heaved a sigh of relief. 8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡp9s9IAX091 維尼

He entered the building, shutting out the howls of wind.  The figure took off his cape which covered his baby face. Seeing the teenager, everyone inside jumped in surprise. 8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡGB5qTxI9DT 維尼

“Kiddo, what are you doing here during such bad weather?”  8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡDtNPaEPfBL 維尼

They only received a glare in reply. He pulled out several silver taels from his pocket and slammed them on the table. “I want some wine.”   8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡyCEcrwwelR 維尼

He was currently at a well-known pub near the Snowdrift Mountain Range. There was nothing the waiters could say after the teen took out his silver taels. On the other hand, the teen caught the eye of a few muscular men at the side. They stared at him with unkind looks as their leader stood up. Despite the freezing temperature, the leader wore sleeveless clothes that showed his gliphs clearly.   8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡWvIF3dAw1a 維尼

This was the style of Northerners. Unlike Southerners, they didn’t fear others seeing their gliphs. Actually, they would show them purposely, like how a peacock flashed its feathers to garner admiration from others.  8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡZYluo54KDS 維尼

It was evident the glipher was a two-chambered glipher. He made his way to the teenager with a smile. “Little brother, why not have a drink with me and my brothers?”  8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡtHq5oya3sO 維尼

“Get lost and stop bothering me,” the teen rolled his eyes as he replied coldly.  8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡlcnFpbzlxa 維尼

The man glared at him angrily. “Little brother, think carefully before you speak. The Snowdrift Mountain Range is filled with dangerous beasts. The most worthless item in the North is a person’s life.”  8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡCZOCc085We 維尼

“Kok Yeung, don’t cause a scene,” a waiter who couldn’t stand Kok Yeung’s actions cut in.8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡwyQJq55Ufd 維尼

Kok Yeung stopped after hearing him, but he continued glaring at the teen. 8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡEcEHQMe5Q9 維尼

The waiter noticed the glare and  whispered to the teen, “Little boy, be careful. That’s Kok Yeung, a famous gangster that operates in the Snowdrift Mountain Range. He’s not here for the many beasts but so he can do whatever he wants. Along with his men, they are known for their illegal activity. I suggest you return home soon, boy.”  8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡj03gowCIQO 維尼

The teen picked up a jug and drank from it. The wine that flowed into his body warmed him up. He then turned to the waiter and flashed a smile. “I’m more worried that they dare not do anything to me.”  8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡiW1cGJVjOe 維尼

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After tidying himself up, the youth left the pub.  8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡT3s4JooNM4 維尼

Kok Yeung exchanged glances with the men around him. They all stood simultaneously as they went after the teen. The waiter sighed to himself as he believed the teenager wouldn’t live to see tomorrow. However, this wasn’t his business; after working at this pub for a long time, he had witnessed similar matters many times.  8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡhm5nkBq6GJ 維尼

Only a few escaped alive.  8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡpXAizz24FC 維尼

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“Leader, are we really going to kill a kid?” one of his subordinates asked.  8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7kUUioj1SX 維尼

“What do you know?” He sneered. “Can’t you see how rich he is? Furthermore, I saw a small part of the staff under the cloth. There were gliphs on it; if I’m not wrong, that should be a gliph weapon.” 8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡPBgShg1ce9 維尼

The group shared glances upon hearing that it was a gliph weapon, all of them getting excited. Not all gliphers possessed a gliph weapon, and even a grade one gliph weapon would greatly increase a glipher’s strength. 8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2SH8ifGNyE 維尼

“He’s definitely a disciple from one of those great organisations or tribes who’s out adventuring. We‘ll be rich after we get rid of him.” Kok Yeung sneered. He looked at his men. “If any of you mess this up, it’ll be the last time I ever see your face.” 8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡZedVFW3Jgt 維尼

Everyone agreed to do their best, entering the mountain range despite the heavy snow.  8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡT1xLSrM273 維尼

The mountain range was huge and covered in snow. It was a forbidden area of the North due to its steep geography. It looked like sharp thorns sticking out of the ground from a distance. Moreover, the gale that blew into the mountain range turned the snow into deadly shards of ice. There was a ninety percent chance that one-chambered gliphers would die if they entered. Only two-chambered cultivators and above could survive. 8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9hwm9FjyrV 維尼

Due to the danger, there were no commoners in the mountain range, making it a gliphic beast paradise. The North was a huge bestial paradise to begin with, and things were even worse in the Snowdrift Mountain Range. Grade three gliphic beasts were common, and it was said that even grade five gliphic beasts resided there, though nobody had ever seen one.  8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡIJqhzxyAR9 維尼

Kok Yeung and his subordinates had been spending a lot of time in the mountain range and were extremely familiar with the area, but even they dared not venture into the depths of the mountain range. They only stayed on the periphery, at times hunting for beasts, but most of their time was spent killing and robbing weaker gliphers.  8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6Mdv1lknP2 維尼

After some time, one of his subordinates spoke. “Leader Kok, do you think the kid has already died?”  8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡCQUp3wPA4k 維尼

Kok Yeung didn’t feel too comfortable searching in the heavy snow either. “If he dared step into this mountain range, he’d definitely have heard about the danger. He’s only a one-chambered glipher. He won’t dare enter. Continue searching!”  8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8mv5gwGtDm 維尼

His subordinates could only continue the search, praying they could leave as soon as possible. They were unwilling to stay in the snow where many dangerous beasts lived.   8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1oq6seCxJz 維尼

As they searched, they passed by an inconspicuous pile of snow. The pile of snow moved slightly. In the snowstorm, it was easily overlooked. A pair of eyes appeared in the pile, staring at the group with a chilly look as cold as the weather.  8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡkhwKJnYOI8 維尼

Whoosh… The storm seemed to get worse. A buzz cut through the air.  8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡQBCBWBDGUp 維尼

Three rays of silver light shot out, followed by three fountains of blood spraying out of the gangsters’ throats.  8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2TjXRvgpOY 維尼

Kok Yeung turned around upon hearing the sound, only to see that all his companion’s throats had been slit. They tried to cover the hole to stop their bleeding, but it was futile as they silently fell to the ground with a thud.  8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡKe0wLalJ6Y 維尼

Their blood froze immediately in the freezing temperature. A crimson red covered the white snow, adding a poignant touch of colour to the pale world of ice and snow.8964 copyright protection119ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7eR4BCRkdi 維尼

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