The Ultimate Pranker System

Chapter 20: The Rise of Shadows

The Yin estate lay fractured in the aftermath of the previous night's clash. Yin Hua and Yin Wei's forces had retreated to their respective corners of the estate, licking their wounds and plotting their next moves. The air was thick with tension, the kind that heralded a storm.

Adam sat cross-legged in the secluded grove where his allies often met. He held the Advanced Spirit Core Shard in his hand, feeling its faint, pulsating energy.

"Let's do it," Adam murmured, placing the shard against his chest.

The shard dissolved into golden energy, seeping into his body like molten fire. Adam clenched his fists as his veins burned with power, but he maintained his focus, guiding the energy as the system instructed.

A wave of euphoria coursed through him, his senses sharper, his body lighter.

Lao's voice interrupted his thoughts. "Adam, what's next? The guards are stretched thin, and the family's focus is divided."

Adam opened his eyes, a glint of determination in his gaze. "We escalate. Tonight, we make our presence known, but on our terms."

That evening, Adam and his team crept toward the Yin family's granary, their movements concealed by the shadows. Using the Customizable Cloak, Adam blended seamlessly into the darkness, his allies following suit.

Inside the granary, Adam placed several small incendiary devices, crafted from the estate's own alchemical supplies. He timed them carefully, ensuring they would detonate just as the family's nightly meeting began.

The explosion shook the estate, flames licking the night sky as chaos erupted. Guards scrambled to douse the fire while the noble siblings hurled accusations at one another, their shouts echoing across the compound.

Adam watched from a safe distance, a satisfied smile playing on his lips. The Yin family was crumbling under the weight of their own mistrust, and Adam's work was far from over.

End of Chapter 20.