Traveling Together

Chapter 30: Traveling Together

Everyone present shivered as they looked at the Rhino Horn Beast lying motionless on the ground, clearly dead, and then at Chen Yun, who looked relaxed despite his slightly sturdy build. He was too brutal, like a human-shaped Fierce Beast.

Niya's eyes, however, sparkled. This is the person who saved me just now! He's so strong!

Chen Yun didn't immediately approach the dead Rhino Horn Beast to retrieve its Crystal Core. Instead, he frowned and looked around curiously.

Just moments ago, his senses had suddenly detected a faint energy fluctuation nearby, but when he searched, he found nothing.

Could it have been my imagination?

He scanned the area again with his divine sense, but still found no results. Chen Yun could only shake his head helplessly, use his small knife to dig out the Rhino Horn Beast's Crystal Core, and then turn towards the group of five.

Meanwhile, a figure was hidden in the shadows – an elder with white hair. His entire aura was almost imperceptible. Although one could see him hiding there, it was as if the spot was empty.

The elder watched Chen Yun walk towards the group and visibly relaxed.

However, the elder's face was filled with disbelief as he muttered, "Such a terrifying young man, to possess such keen spiritual senses. If I didn't have this profound technique for concealing my aura, I would have been discovered."

"Where did this young man come from? I must have someone investigate him thoroughly later. But thankfully, this young man intervened, or the consequences would have been unimaginable. Sigh! These brats are really something, causing trouble just because I left for a moment. Still, it's good for them to experience some hardship!"

The elder shook his head and slowly faded away.

"Are you all alright? I've dealt with the Rhino Horn Beast now, hehe!" Chen Yun said with a smile to the group of five.

But the five showed no reaction, still staring at him in shock. One of the youths, with a rough and honest face and a build even sturdier than Chen Yun's, subtly shifted backward. However, his injuries were quite severe, and the movement aggravated his wounds.

"Hiss—!" The youth let out a sharp gasp of pain.

"Hey! You're injured, don't move!" Chen Yun quickly stepped forward to help the youth.

"Thank you!" the youth said gratefully.

Chen Yun shook his head. "You're welcome. You should focus on healing first!" Once the youth sat down cross-legged, Chen Yun went to tend to the others.

The group then showered Chen Yun with thanks, making him feel a bit embarrassed as he repeatedly told them not to mention it.

Brian, supported by his sister Niya, sat up. His knee was broken. He was the most severely injured among them, having been hit head-on by the Rhino Horn Beast. It was just his bad luck.

At this moment, Niya swiped her left hand over her right, and a white light flashed, revealing an exquisite jade bottle in her hand.

Niya opened the stopper and poured a green, viscous substance into her palm. A refreshing fragrance immediately wafted out, invigorating the senses.

Niya applied the green, viscous substance to Brian's knee and his other more serious wounds. His wounds began to heal at a visible rate, becoming completely well in a short time.

Niya then applied it to the others' wounds, with Chen Yun assisting. Witnessing the miraculous effect of the green, viscous substance firsthand, Chen Yun was secretly amazed!

After everyone had been tended to and entered a state of recovery, Niya finally breathed a sigh of relief. Turning, she saw Chen Yun's curious expression and couldn't help but cover her mouth and smile.

"Uh?" Chen Yun awkwardly touched his head and asked, "What is that stuff? It's so miraculous!"

Niya replied with a faint blush, "This is called Bone-Regenerating Muscle Milk. It can quickly restore the physical functions of those who have suffered severe injuries. It's very miraculous, but this divine medicine is rare, and I only have this one bottle. I wouldn't use it unless the injuries were extremely serious!"

"Oh! So that's how it is. I never thought such a miraculous thing existed in the world!" Chen Yun said with admiration.

Just then, the four others had woken up from their recovery.

The handsome youth stepped forward first, cupped his hands towards Chen Yun, and said gratefully, "Brother! Your kindness is beyond words. If you ever need anything in the future, I will do my utmost!"

The others who followed also cupped their hands in thanks.

Chen Yun smiled faintly. "You are all too kind!"

"May I ask your esteemed surname, brother? I am Brian!" Brian asked with a friendly demeanor. He then introduced the others to Chen Yun one by one.

Under Chen Yun's powerful divine sense, their strengths were clearly "displayed."

Brian, Third Order Peak General, 18 years old.

The girl Chen Yun had saved was named Niya. Her strength was First Order Upper Tier Warrior, and she was only 12 years old, similar in age to Chen Yun.

Niya was a very cute girl with blue eyes like the vast, rippling ocean and blue hair that cascaded down like a waterfall, adding to her gentle demeanor. She was petite, about 1.4 meters tall.

What a beauty! She will surely grow into a peerless beauty capable of toppling cities when she's older! Chen Yun praised inwardly.

Another girl, named Lia, who was also quite pretty, was 15 years old and a Second Order Upper Tier Fighter.

The man with the rough and honest face was named France, 17 years old, a Third Order Lower Tier General.

The last youth was Guke, 17 years old, a Fourth Order Lower Tier King. He was the strongest among the five. If he hadn't held off the Fourth Order Peak Rhino Horn Beast earlier, they probably wouldn't be standing here in good condition.

Guke was a stern youth who didn't talk much. His appearance was the type that grew on you. What drew Chen Yun's attention even more were his eyes, filled with melancholy and indifference.

However, it seemed the girl named Lia was quite familiar with him.

It appeared these five were also exceptionally talented individuals, especially Guke. Reaching the level of a Fourth Order Lower Tier King at 17 was indeed a genius among geniuses, though not comparable to Chen Yun.

Chen Yun couldn't help but glance at Guke a few more times. He felt Guke was very special.

Even when Guke thanked him earlier, his tone was flat and cold.

Seeing this, Lia smiled apologetically at Chen Yun. "Chen Yun, Guke is just like this. Please don't mind him!" she said, nudging Guke with her arm.

Chen Yun smiled at Guke, unconcerned. "It's fine, it's just his personality! Hehe."

Guke merely nodded at Chen Yun.

The others just shook their heads helplessly.

"Chen Yun, are you here to train too? You're amazing! That Rhino Horn Beast just now was a Fourth Order Peak existence! Have you reached Fifth Order?" Brian asked in shock.

Guke, who had been silent beside them, looked at Chen Yun with surprise.

Chen Yun pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Yes, I'm here to train. But I haven't reached Fifth Order Sect Master yet, only Fourth Order Peak!"

Bright continued to ask, "How old are you then? Around seventeen or eighteen?"

Chen Yun smiled and replied, "That's right, exactly 18!"

Because Chen Yun had cultivated his physical body for many years, although he was only 12 years old, he looked like a boy of eighteen or nineteen. To avoid causing a sensation, Chen Yun had to tell a lie.

Brian said with envy and admiration, "A genius! An eighteen-year-old Fourth Order Peak King! I'm only Third Order Peak right now! Compared to you, I'm nothing!"

Brian paused, then continued, "But even if you're a Fourth Order Peak King, you couldn't have dealt with that Fourth Order Peak Rhino Horn Beast so easily just now, could you? Your combat power is probably enough to rival an ordinary Fifth Order Sect Master!"

Bright smacked his lips after speaking, his face full of disbelief.

If Brian knew Chen Yun's real age and true strength, he would probably call Chen Yun a monstrous prodigy!

The other four also looked at Chen Yun with admiration and shock.

Niya's eyes sparkled with a strange light, her face flushed. She couldn't help but think of how Chen Yun had saved her earlier, and the moment she had fallen into his arms.

Oh my, what am I thinking? Niya snapped back to reality, thinking shyly.

She supposed this was what they called "beauty falls for a hero."

Chen Yun had appeared powerfully before her eyes when she was in despair, saving her from the brink of being devoured by beasts, and had already left a deep impression on her heart.

Guke, who had been cold all along, also showed a look of admiration in his eyes as he looked at Chen Yun thoughtfully.

France, the seemingly rough guy, had stars in his eyes. This made Chen Yun feel a chill run down his spine.

After a long while, everyone finally came back to their senses.

"By the way, Chen Yun, what are your plans now? Why don't we travel together?" Bright asked hopefully.

"Uh? I've finished my training and was planning to head to the War God Academy! I'm afraid I can't go with you!" Chen Yun said apologetically.

"Uh! Haha... It seems we really are fated!" Bright suddenly slapped his thigh, startling Chen Yun.

Bright came back to his senses and realized he had been rude. He smiled awkwardly and said, "We're also heading to the War God Academy. It's just that the academy doesn't open for enrollment for another two months, so we met by chance on the road and decided to come to the edge of the Hundred Thousand Forest to train together!"

Chen Yun nodded and asked, "How much longer until the War God Academy opens for enrollment?"

"A month and a half!" Bright said. "We have enough time to get there, and we were just about to set off! So why don't we go together!"

Chen Yun nodded. After all, he was unfamiliar with the situation on the continent, and traveling with them now wouldn't be bad.

Moreover, the identities of three of them were probably not simple, judging by their clothing.

Only the girl named Lia and the stern young man named Guke were dressed plainly, making it impossible to discern anything about them.

Seeing that Chen Yun had agreed, everyone was very happy. After all, Chen Yun's strength was undeniable, and his joining would greatly enhance the team's overall power.

The six of them discussed for a while and decided to leave the Hundred Thousand Forest immediately, rest briefly in a nearby city, and then set off for the War God Academy.

From beginning to end, no one asked about Chen Yun's identity. Although Chen Yun was a little curious, since they didn't ask, he could save himself the trouble!