The Crisis Arrives Early

When Zhang Tie and the other four left Tianhan City and returned to their departure camp, it was already around two in the afternoon.

After returning to camp, Jerome and the others changed back into their clothes in Zhang Tie's tent. Then Zhang Tie sent them directly out of the refugee camp.

"No matter what, the Thunder God Mercenary Corps owes you a favor!" said the gaunt Professor Simon as he embraced Zhang Tie in farewell. Though they had only known one another for a morning, they had fought side by side, after all.

"Come to Ames when you have time. I'll introduce you to the hottest girls!" Zodan said, giving Zhang Tie a bear hug as well. "And thanks for the nickname you gave me—Black Whirlwind. I like it!"

"You're a guy who brings people good luck!" Shrek also hugged Zhang Tie and offered a parting remark. "Tianhan City is like a treasury right now. To be honest, I don't even want to leave!"

When it was Jerome's turn, Zhang Tie embraced him as well.

"Take good care of yourself," Jerome said to Zhang Tie.

"You all take care too," Zhang Tie said.

"We had originally planned to make a trip to Huaiyuan Prefecture, but it looks like that will have to wait. Professor Simon's discovery must be reported to Thunder God headquarters as quickly as possible, so they can prepare accordingly!" Jerome said to Zhang Tie with a hint of regret.

"You were planning to go to Huaiyuan Prefecture?" This news surprised Zhang Tie slightly.

"Yes. We heard that a Pill Master in Huaiyuan Prefecture had created Panacea Potions. After the Tianhan City incident, supplies of all kinds of potions have become extremely tight. Ames is a place where poison is everywhere; any problem with antidote supplies could