Synopsis

The chapter begins with the main character facing an opponent who displays an ability to steal summoned beasts. This opponent, a former disciple known as "The Plunderer", is revealed to be a formidable martial artist. The protagonist uses some sort of tactic that is considered a 'tacky trap' by his opponent. A barrier is manifested by someone, ending the fighting. Another ally arrives to assist, and his identity is revealed as a past apprentice of the elder with the main character. The new character reveals how they were able to find the main character and implies they were poisoned in previous encounters, raising questions on how they were able to find them.