Night of the Broken Gliph

Another corpse was added to the ground. Yeung Tin Hun waved his spear in the air, the blood from his spear splattering on the ground.  8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡGYesyQFVD5 維尼

The spear was as shiny as before, without any hint of blood.  8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6VlvnSPUyX 維尼

His grade four robe made of the four seasons silk had an amazing defence and wasn’t something a glipher like Kok Yeung could deal with. Furthermore, Yeung Ha had the grade one gliph weapon, Snow Glider, customised for him by a great master of the Blazing Skies Mountain because of his skill with spears. 8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡXfr6bqqlNN 維尼

It could be said that he had top-level gliphs, gliphility, equipment and so on for a one-chambered glipher. Adding on his experience from his past life, he could easily defeat Ho Yeung, who was just a normal two-chambered glipher. 8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡTMVS9xYzU2 維尼

“Hmph. You think you could get away, huh?” Yeung Tin Hun glanced in the direction the two survivors escaped as he felt the accomplices should also be punished.  8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡybOGF88djm 維尼

“I doubt you can, though.” He chased after them, but only after a few steps, he could hear beasts roaring from behind. He even felt several waves of energliph. Colour drained from his face as he cursed to himself, “Give me a few more years and this won’t happen…”  8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡFdc1KXHeDQ 維尼

He might have lived two lives, but his cultivation in his previous life, “dogmas”,  were unusable in this world. The only thing that he brought over were his physical skills. This meant that he had to learn how to fight all over again, and using gliphilities took time to get used to. He could defeat those one rank above him, but no more than that. At his current ability, he could only run when faced with a grade-three gliphic beast, even with all his equipment.  8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡBK0EuedJMd 維尼

Death would be the only outcome if he met a grade-four beast. This thought made Yeung Tin Hun sneer coldly as he moved away from the gliphic beasts.   8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡ57pvX8s3C7 維尼

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It was still snowing, but this wasn’t a big deal for Yeung Tin Hun. Not because of his strength or cultivation, but because of his four seasons silk robe that would adjust to the climate to keep him warm and comfortable.  8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡyOLUXBdYPo 維尼

Yeung Tin Hun was confident but not careless. Before arriving, he had familiarised himself with the Snowdrift Mountain Range, and he was sure that he was still on the periphery.  8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡoVBMQjhe2A 維尼

After an hour’s journey and the previous battle, he was feeling fatigued. Just then, he saw a spark from the corner of his eyes. It came from a cave. 8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Zbx5ILOop 維尼

Yeung Tin Hun was curious as he thought,  A companion?8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡsvNkbkkl6c 維尼

There might be cultivators who came to adventure at the Snowdrift Mountain Range, but usually it was difficult to meet anyone else due to the snowstorm. As such, it was easy for Kok Yeung and his companions to hunt their victims secretly.8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡGd9TiC7Eo0 維尼

Brave and determined, Yeung Tin Hun made his way into the cave. He squeezed into the cave so as to escape the storm. He felt warmer instantly, and his mood rose. He saw a fire pit in the cave with another teenager sitting next to it. The teen originally had his eyes fixed on a rabbit he was barbecuing before turning to him immediately.  8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡZxmVtGVZ4i 維尼

“Do you mind if I share the space temporarily to take shelter from the storm?”  8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡim7M29MpTv 維尼

The teen only nodded slowly after a short pause.  8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6lg66AAhDd 維尼

Yeung Tin Hun sat at the side of the pit. Despite having the four seasons silk robe to keep him warm, the warmth of a fire felt way better. After feeling warmer, he subconsciously felt hungry. At the same time, the rabbit was done roasting. Oil from the fat dripped onto the fire, making it grow bigger as the aroma of the meat spread throughout the cave. 8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡRQUwUrl4J6 維尼

“Rumble…”  8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡn9zn1RP0jE 維尼

Yeung Tin Hun’s stomach grumbled suddenly, but rather than feeling embarrassed, he merely chuckled. The teen opposite him remained silent but handed Yeung Tin Hun one of the rabbit legs.8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡnfdDE4HBDz 維尼

Yeung Tin Hun ate it without hesitation and flashed a warm smile. “Thanks,” he said before digging in.8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ5p3rWVutM 維尼

He received no reply from the teen who was enjoying his own meal. The meat was only seasoned with salt; rabbits that could survive in such a climate were usually as fast as most gliphic beasts, and their meat was extremely tender. 8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡGNOZlOAUbX 維尼

After their meal, Yeung Tin Hun sized up the teen before him. The teen had elegant movements, but what was weird was his contrasting bright red robe with purple blossoms emblazoned. The striking robe was a huge contrast from the silent youth wearing it, piquing Yeung Tin Hun’s interest.  8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡUhhNB8S5u6 維尼

“Thanks, brother. I’m Yeung Tin Hun. May I inquire you name?”  8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡljb4jXxVEf 維尼

The name Yeung Tin Hun made the teen look up as he reminisced about something for a brief second. He spoke only after a few seconds, “My surname is Man. Yee Ho is my given name.” 8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡ66RNqOUU0h 維尼

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Back at the South, South Imperial City, the residence in front of Wandering Son’s Lake.  8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡDTfYzIRxop 維尼

Chui Yim sat opposite Kam Chin Kee. The vibe tonight was oddly harmonious for two acquaintances who had only met a month before. What was weirder were the looks in their eyes. It was as if they had found their long-lost sibling.8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡYks35BIlR7 維尼

“So you are Flame, the best blacksmith on the Swallow Continent from Dark Flames City?”  8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡKM8gWtQdAC 維尼

“Hehe, you’re being too polite. I’ve heard much about Craftsman Kam. Oh, it was the Windy Sword Sage, Windy, who avenged you. I heard you carved patterns on his Breezy Sword, allowing it to store spirits.” 8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡxvKIlxWFkz 維尼

“So it’s brother Windy…”  8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡubYp2iJqvW 維尼

Ever since they arrived in this world, the duo had to keep their actual identity a secret, which continually worried and stressed them. However, they could finally voice out and relieve their stress now that they had met someone alike. The duo chatted all night about their world of brawl energy and magic, criticising the powerful organisation known as the Ten Sacred Sorcerers which controlled the world, and how his brothers fought against it.8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡepA3Msekel 維尼

They were so excited that their faces flushed red. However, when Chui Yim mentioned his younger sister, Kam Chin Kee had a complex look and stayed silent for a good while.  8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡztFwFoBBmW 維尼

“We died. Even though we somehow survived and met each other here, we died in that world,” Chui Yim lamented. “It’s a new life for us in this new world. The past is the past, and we have to look forward.” 8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡscOS55nSTU 維尼

“That’s right.” Kam Chin Kee nodded softly with a wide smile on his face. “I’m so glad to have met you. I’ll no longer be lonely.”  8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4NyFTY2k9p 維尼

“We’ll be brothers from today onwards.” Chui Yim laughed heartily.  8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡdzCjZGqRbM 維尼

“So, can I move in now?” Kam Chin Kee asked jokingly.  8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7WF6IVqv6G 維尼

Chui Yim replied happily as if he had found a confidant, “What are you saying? Treat this as your home! You can move in immediately after settling matters in the palace. The cold palace can’t be compared to a warm home!” 8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5zi8RHqwUz 維尼

“I’ll go immediately.” Kam Chin Kee laughed joyously as he stood up.  8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡXs5nrLW3ed 維尼

“Go! I’ll prepare some wine for us!”  8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡi5sztAZcaw 維尼

“Wait for me!” Kam Chin Kee laughed happily and sincerely; it was difficult to believe that such a reserved boy would smile so brightly.  8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡtbdIvs2fa9 維尼

Author’s Note: Every novel of mine is like a huge pie, and Night of Broken Gliph is a newly made pie that includes bits and pieces of the others, namely Game's Dogma and Martial Summoner. I’ll only touch on the storylines without going deep into them as Night of Broken Gliph is a stand-alone. Readers that haven’t read the two other novels can still enjoy this novel to its fullest. But if you’ve read Game’s Dogma and Martial Summoner, you’ll be able to spot some familiar characters and easter eggs for you to connect with.8964 copyright protection178ＰＥＮＡＮＡvZutQ73TDE 維尼

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