Getting Ready to Set Out (Second Update)

Everyone paused, Zhao Manyan asked again, "Is there really such a strong wind?"

Although he was slightly doubtful, he had already believed it.

After all, some places with abundant resources are also home to Demon Beast. And the reason why humans don't fight them off isn't just because of the sheer number of Demon Beast, but also because of natural disasters!

Moreover, while everything in some places follows a pattern, the Qinling Mountains are like a demonic mountain range, with Demon Wind coming and going as they please, completely without any discernible pattern.

"We have to wait until the strongest phase of this wind has passed before we go into the mountains, otherwise we won't be able to travel many kilometers," Zhang Xiaohou continued to explain.

"Can you figure out the pattern of this So Wind?" Ling Ling asked.

Ling Ling had made some preparations before coming. She also knew that the So Wind was a rather terrifying mountain wind. How it was formed was currently unknown, but it would be difficult for humans to live in such Demon Wind for a long time.

"No, I've been in the Qinling Mountains for quite some time now, and I still haven't figured out exactly when the So Wind appear. They seem to appear completely randomly," Zhang Xiaohou said, shaking his head.

Entering the Qinling Mountains is an extremely difficult task. Zhang Xiaohou has stepped into the Qinling Mountains many times during his years of military campaigns, but many of the Military Mage who enlisted with him have been lost forever in the Qinling Mountains. Zhang Xiaohou is considered relatively lucky to have been associated with some of their glory.

Otherwise, he might have been one of those left behind.

Tang Miao followed Zhang Xiaohou's advice and let everyone rest there until the wind stopped before entering the Qinling Mountains.

Although his defenses were sufficient to withstand these attacks, it would be a waste of magical energy and would also attract the Demon Race of Qinling, which he wasn't there to kill. An easier path was naturally preferable!

After all, there's still a ghost tree to deal with after that.

If Mo Fan's Earth Element could create a Heavenly Seed from this tree, doesn't that mean he can too?

Although he doesn't have Earth Element, he has so many magic elements, why would he worry about not having enough space to house a Heavenly Seed?

Lightning, fire, ice, shadow, and even space do not require Heavenly Seed. Lightning Fire are already quasi- Heavenly Seed. As for Space Element? His own mental power is almost at the peak of level eight, so naturally he doesn't need any assistance. Since merging with that Bei Jiang's shadow ability, the Shadow Element has also undergone tremendous changes. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it is a Dark Heavenly Seed.

But I already have a Wind Element!

Although we already have Little Wind Ji, it would be better to continue strengthening her!

After spending three full days in the town, Yu Shishi was thoroughly stuffed. Indeed, bringing a beauty along when going out was a wise decision.

Even if she didn't come to him, Tang Miao would still have to bring her.

He eats and drinks for free in the city every day, being supported by himself; how can he not put in some effort?

As for the patrolling moths, Tang Miao completely ignored their efforts. So, frankly, Yu Shishi was essentially just eating and drinking for free...

Of course, he wouldn't just stay with Yu Shishi; Apas also needed company occasionally. Although she said she didn't want it, she always ate with great relish.

Three days later, the incessant howling So Wind finally subsided.

Just as everyone was packing their bags to head into the mountains, a group of mages in military uniforms suddenly walked into the town. Judging from the medals on their shoulders, they were a group of high-ranking Military Mage.

Leading the group was a special officer whose uniform was a slightly different color from Zhang Xiaohou's. He rode a brownish-gold Earth Dragon, whose extremely strong physique gave people a feeling of boundless power. When he stepped into the town, his domineering aura immediately attracted everyone's attention.

However, having already seen True Dragon several times and been friends with it, Tang Miao naturally didn't take a sub-dragon seriously.

"Earth Sub-Dragon?" Zhao Manyan recognized the powerful beast at a glance and asked with some surprise.

However, Tang Miao's lack of surprise did not mean that the others in the team were not surprised.

Zhao Manyan and Mo Fan both stared intently at the appearing Earth Sub-Dragon, and to be honest, they were really drooling...

Having a dragon as a mount would elevate one's status many times over! Both Mo Fan and Zhao Manyan really wanted one.

The sub-dragons are very strong. In all the Demon Beast charts, the sub-dragons rank very high. There are more sub-dragons than True Dragon. Almost all adult sub-dragons are Monarch Level. They not only have dragon scales and dragon power, but they can also breathe Dragon Breath similar to that of True Dragon.

Although it differs from true Dragon Breath by many times, it is still one of the most powerful beings among Demon Beast.

In Europe, owning a wyvern as Contract Beast is a highly respected honor.

"Who is the commander-in-chief here?" Yalong's master looked down and asked the Military Mage in front of the door.

The soldiers were stunned by this imposing aura; their voices lost their military strength, and they all looked towards Zhang Xiaohou.

Although they were all soldiers, one look at their aura and you could tell they were no ordinary Military Mage. While they were not ordinary either, they couldn't compare to the elite of the military.

"I am." Zhang Xiaohou took a step forward, glanced at the other person, and noticed that he hadn't given a military salute.

Soldiers, regardless of rank, must always salute. Since the other party has barged into a small military town under their jurisdiction without any prior notice, they should at least salute first and then state their purpose.

"We are heading to the Qinling Mountains to rescue an important person. You will personally lead the team and select some elites to accompany us. I'm only giving you half an hour to prepare," the man from Yalong said in a commanding tone.

"Is there a written order?" Zhang Xiaohou asked.

"My words are law," said the dragon master.

Zhang Xiaohou frowned.

Zhang Xiaohou naturally noticed the military rank on the man's shoulder; the problem was, this guy's rank was the same as his own.

If you're of a higher rank, it's fine for you to issue orders directly, but if you're at the same level, why are you so arrogant?

"If you don't have a written order, I won't obey your commands," Zhang Xiaohou replied.

Upon hearing this, the man from Yalong's face immediately darkened, and an aura unconsciously pressed down on Zhang Xiaohou.

Of course, it was only at this moment that he began to scrutinize Zhang Xiaohou closely, and this scrutiny was more like an examination, which was very unfriendly.

"Heh, I didn't expect there to be a Young Military General in such a small place." The man from Yalong noticed Zhang Xiaohou's rank and said with some surprise.