Chapter 652

When Aldus had taught him combat techniques, he had emphasized this point.

Now, alone and vulnerable, any carelessness could lead to the same fate as the seven bodyguards lying dead on the ground.

Rustle!

Almost as Austin stepped back, the ground covered in smoke and thick bamboo leaves began to bulge.

The bulge moved rapidly toward Austin's feet.

"Damn, ground escape for real?" Austin's pupils contracted, and then a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

Ignoring the approaching bulge, he lunged forward instead of retreating, kicking fiercely at the bamboo leaves.

Thud!

The bulging leaves exploded open, revealing nothing.

Meanwhile, a flash of cold light streaked through the spot where Austin had been.

"Did you find it?" Gerard exclaimed in surprise, rolling on the ground to put distance between himself and Austin.

Austin stood his ground, smirking coldly. "You're not a mole, digging holes isn't that fast. It's just a trick and some mechanisms!"

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