Chapter 174 Swift Victory (Third Update)
At first glance, the barbarians' reaction speed and posture were comparable to those of well-trained soldiers!
Unfortunately, he didn't look cool for even ten seconds!
When they discovered that Weird Qi had suddenly filled the sky outside, a series of "whooshing" sounds rang out.
It exploded, it exploded instantly—the explosion that blew up the camp!
This was the first time Wu Youren, who had lived two lives, had ever witnessed such a scene.
This barbarian group, numbering less than thirty, possessed at least ten different reactions.
Some people grabbed something and plunged into the night—on the surface, some places seemed to have a less Weird Qi.
However, was Wu Youren's half-hour walk around the camp all for nothing?
Some people were carrying things, looking left and right, hesitant.
Some rushed into the tent to call for others, some stood still, shouting and yelling frantically, and some even plopped down on the ground...
The most ruthless one was a shirtless guy.
He rushed out of the tent, raised his hand, stabbed his companion with a knife, snatched the bag from the other's shoulder, and ran away.
This is truly eye-opening!
The most ruthless one was not only Knight in terms of cultivation, but also exceptionally fierce, charging wildly with a sword in hand.
Suddenly, a whooshing sound came from the side. He turned his head and saw an arrow had struck him squarely in the chest and abdomen from the side!
"This is fucking..." he muttered in a Barbarian Tribe language, but that was roughly the gist of it.
He truly hadn't expected that someone would be hiding in the shadows shooting arrows—even if it was with a gun, he could accept it to some extent.
How meticulously planned is the enemy lurking in the shadows?
Fortunately, the Knight was physically strong enough that being hit by only one arrow did not prevent him from continuing his mad dash.
As he ran and dodged, he kept shouting, "Enemy attack! It's an enemy attack!"
He had no idea who the enemy was, how many there were, or where they were hiding; all he could do was run for his life.
However, the next moment, three more arrows were shot at him, hitting his lower body.
The key is the change in the direction of the fire—either the enemy has a second archer or they are moving rapidly!
Only one of the three arrows hit him; after all, he was Knight, and he dodged one and deflected the other.
However, the third bullet struck his thigh, and although it didn't penetrate deeply, it severely impaired his mobility.
He stumbled and fell to the ground. He got up and tried to run again, but he was hit by an arrow!
The next moment, a muffled thud rang out, as a Barbarian Tribe Knight threw out a Weird-Exterminating Grenade.
Barbarian Tribe have few Ability User and produce almost no Weird-Exterminating Grenade. The Liang people also have very strict control over Weird-Exterminating Grenade, but they are not so strict about Weird-Breaking Projectile.
However, the absolute number of Weird-Exterminating Grenade, as long as you're willing to invest... those who know, know.
Moreover, the Liang government couldn't possibly send Barbarian Tribe here without providing them with some supplies.
However, the number was indeed small, and most of them were taken away by the Barbarian Tribe went into the mountains.
The fact that this team had Weird-Exterminating Grenade was because the Knight had kept them privately and didn't use them in a moment of emergency.
The gathered Weird Qi looked substantial, but its quality was poor; a single Weird-Exterminating Grenade blasted the Weird Qi apart.
"Run!" the Knight shouted, leading the remaining dozen or so men in another direction.
The Knight who was hit by the arrow earlier was clearly in an ambush in that direction; only an idiot would charge in that direction.
As for holding out? That's absolutely impossible; the Barbarian Tribe camp itself had very little defense.
The opponent's ability to attract Weird Qi attacks is quite remarkable, especially considering the presence of archers in ambush...
He simply couldn't understand how his team had offended such an enemy.
But there's no time to worry about that now. Taking advantage of the darkness, rushing into the vast wilderness is the only right thing to do!
"That's him," Kenpa nudged the boy next to him with his elbow.
More than twenty people fled in several directions, and with four people lying in ambush, they couldn't possibly keep up with them all.
Only the most valuable targets can be selected, with priority given to Knight and directions with the most people.
This team not only has a large number of members, but also has Weird-Exterminating Grenade, so they are obviously not poor.
The next moment, two explosions rang out, and the ground shook violently.
The shockwave from the explosion was hitting both sides of the group of people who were rushing out!
"Go!" Three figures appeared in two locations and headed straight for the heart of the explosion!
They planted more than two explosive charges, but there was no need to use them all; it was not only wasteful, but also showed an overly deliberate obsession.
The female archer did not participate in melee combat, but the powerful explosion caused immense chaos.
She fired a barrage of arrows, felling at least five people who scattered and fled.
That relatively concentrated team was left to those three to handle.
Some people still managed to escape, traveling with the scattered, Weird Qi. Their cultivation levels were all quite low, and whether they could hold out until dawn depended on their luck.
Then the female archer stepped forward and finished them off one by one, also retrieving her own arrows—even the damaged ones couldn't be left behind.
In addition, there's the looting of corpses; don't be fooled by her being a woman, she doesn't hold back at all.
This person could chat casually even when faced with burning, rotting corpses, demonstrating an exceptionally strong will.
After she finished her work, the three men completely wiped out that small group of the Barbarian Tribe.
There were actually three Knight inside, but fortunately, a violent explosion blew them out, greatly reducing their fighting strength.
Even so, Manna almost got injured.
The Barbarian Tribe Knight ' desperate gamble should not be underestimated; it is difficult to defend against.
Fortunately, the boy reacted quickly, throwing out a dagger and effectively blocking his opponent.
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The four quickly cleaned up the battlefield, took their loot, and removed anything that might reveal their identities.
From the moment the first grenade exploded until their retreat, only about twenty minutes had passed.
Before leaving, they threw the bodies into the tent and set it on fire.
The commotion alerted some of the teams, but in the middle of the night, no one would be so kind as to cause trouble.
The four buried the swords and other items they had collected about one kilometer from the camp, along with four unused explosive packs.
After safely returning to camp, they didn't light a campfire and just made do for the night.
The next morning, while everyone was catching up on sleep, Manna's watch vibrated.
Before long, Instructor Hong arrived, riding her cool motorcycle.
After getting off the bus, she asked bluntly, "What happened early this morning, did you do it?"
"Yes," Manna really took responsibility this time, " Namuzha can't have died in vain."
Hong Da remained noncommittal to her answer, then asked with a grave expression, "Gathering Weird Qi... how did you manage that?"
This is what she needs to focus on; she must figure out certain methods that could lead to serious consequences.
After understanding what had happened, her expression softened slightly. She glanced at the boy again and asked, "How much more Weird Lure is left?"
"The amount of starter culture for one time," Wu Youren answered meekly, clearly knowing that it was inappropriate for him to keep any for himself.
Instructor Hong gave a light snort, "Use it as soon as possible."
The boy nodded silently, offering no explanation. This item was for emergencies, and its main purpose was to maintain a proper attitude.
Manna, without any reservations, couldn't help but ask, "The news spread so fast?"
Instructor Hong glanced at her, "The news that you were framed by the barbarians spread very quickly."
Kenpa sensed something was amiss. "Our conflict with the Barbarian Tribe... has become this intense?"
"We've been trying to resolve it," Instructor Hong shook his head, his face expressionless, "But the results haven't been very good."
The boy suddenly spoke up, asking, "Isn't it mainly because they're making too many demands?"
"Of course," Instructor Hong replied casually, "The barbarians are insatiable and far too greedy."
Then she glanced at him again, seemingly without noticing, and sighed inwardly: What a pity, such a clever boy, not from Liangren!
Then she asked about the specific details of yesterday's battle.
When she heard that the group had hidden potentially dangerous supplies outside, she nodded slightly: They were quite cautious!
What she was most worried about was that these people, taking advantage of her tacit approval, would act without restraint.
The four of them noticed her expression and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Manna produced the image of the figure wearing a black hood, resembling Great Knight. "Master, this person was eavesdropping."
Instructor Hong examined them for a moment, then shook his head and casually remarked, "I can't recognize them; they can't be barbarians."
Judging from her tone, as long as they weren't barbarians, it didn't matter if the information leaked out a little.
Then Kenpa spoke up again, " Hong Da, how's the Corpse Weird thing going?"
Instructor Hong remained silent for a few seconds before shaking his head. "Maybe it really is what you're guessing."
"We can't determine who did it yet... so please don't leak this information."
The four fell silent upon hearing this. After a while, Manna finally said, "I think the Barbarian Tribe are more likely to be involved."
Instructor Hong shook his head, glanced at her, then at the meek young man. "They're both young, how come there's such a big difference?"
Kenpa countered, "I think the probability of Fallen Ability User is no less than that of the Barbarian Tribe."
Manna fell silent upon hearing this, but the female archer sighed softly, "These are turbulent times."
After the five finished communicating and rested for a while, in the afternoon, Hong Da rode his motorcycle and took them wandering around the wilderness.
Not long after, they encountered a military squad.
The two confirmed each other's identities by talking on their wristwatches from a distance, without even getting close.
Next, they encountered three more groups, two of which were composed of barbarians, and one of them clearly tried to get close to them.
Instructor Hong drew his short knife and casually swung it.
A plume of dust rose from the ground more than 30 meters away.
She did this without even stopping the motorcycle.
However, this seemingly casual strike caused the barbarian group of over thirty people to turn around completely.
No one would be crazy enough to challenge a team with a Great Knight —even if they had Great Knight of their own, they wouldn't take the risk.
As darkness fell, the five finally encountered a Weird Qi, stepped forward and killed it. Hong Da remained behind throughout, not making a move.
The next day was the same: two Weird Qi were eliminated. The good thing was that no more Corpse Weird were encountered, but the bad thing was that there were no new gains.
As evening approached and everyone was setting up camp, Instructor Hong suddenly spoke up, "Come out."
A figure flashed three hundred meters away; it was the same guy wearing a black mask, appearing silently.
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Chapter 175 Kelvin (Fourth Update)
Instructor Hong drew his short knife from his waist and pointed it at the other party.
A hoarse, smoky voice spoke calmly, "Now, I'll give you a chance to explain."
"From the Far West," the black-masked man said calmly, "Don't point your knives at me; I'm not your opponent."
" The Far West... then you've been in Great Liang for quite some time," Hong Da said expressionlessly, his knife still pointing forward. "Speak your purpose."
"I'm looking for you," the other person answered bluntly. "I heard you suggested tax exemption for Knight, is that true?"
He stopped emphasizing sheathing the knife; instead, Instructor Hong slowly sheathed the dagger, his husky voice remaining calm, "It's not real."
" Kelvin," the other person continued, still talking to himself, "How can Knight's fixed assets be acquired?"
Unfortunately, Hong Da was able to keep up with the other party's pace. "You should ask the person who reported this to the higher authorities. I am an instructor at the Martial Academy."
Kelvin paused for a few seconds before speaking again, "A very good suggestion, one that would appeal to a wandering martial artist like myself."
"This has absolutely nothing to do with me!" The husky voice finally broke down. "You've got the wrong person."
"You haven't made a mistake," Kelvin his mask. With his high nose and deep-set eyes, his appearance clearly indicated he was from a foreign land.
He said in a deep voice, "The person who reported this, and the New Army... the turmoil is too great, I don't like it."
"This really wasn't my idea!" Instructor Hong felt like cursing.
However, the other person revealed their face and showed some goodwill, so she could only curse inwardly: Jeff, that bastard!
She thought for a moment and then spoke, "Your hiding technique is quite interesting. Tell me about it?"
The question was a little presumptuous, but Kelvin didn't mind. "Just some unique little tricks to avoid trouble."
"Alright, relax," Instructor Hong said calmly. "The time to test you isn't now!"
She wasn't one to easily trust others, but the other person's face was too distinctive.
Anyone who dares to fool her will find it difficult to get anywhere in Great Liang in the future, as long as someone leaves the scene.
Instructor Hong pondered for a moment, then looked at the boy, "Go up and check if there's any Weird Qi."
To outsiders, among the five, only Wu Youren was Knight Apprentice, doing errands and odd jobs, so the order seemed reasonable.
The boy didn't object. He walked to within thirty meters of the other person, paused for five or six seconds, then turned and walked back. "No problem!"
A deeply hidden surprise flashed in Kelvin's eyes: With his back to me... whose unruly child is this?
"Come closer and let's chat," Instructor Hong extended an invitation.
However, at the same time, she also expressed a degree of distance, saying, "Talk to them more; your information is wrong!"
It's obvious that Jeff pulled this stunt, perhaps triggered by... a strange creature trying to renege on its promise?
"Them?" Kelvin glanced at the other four, his eyes clearly showing displeasure. "Perhaps you've misjudged my strength."
Instructor Hong's face darkened. "Then, measure it now?"
"Forget it," Kelvin said, choosing to give up. He didn't believe that if they fought, it would necessarily be a one-on-one situation.
He walked over unhurriedly and stopped fifty meters away. "Can anyone answer my question?"
The three Knight ' gazes, intentionally or unintentionally, fell upon the boy.
"I didn't really want to be in the spotlight like this!" Wu Youren sighed inwardly, then casually asked, "The Wandering Knight is really interested in this?"
Kelvin glanced at the Little Ha on the other person's shoulder. "You've got a good snow harrier; your family must be very well-off."
Aside from this possibility, he couldn't think of any other reason why the other party would insist on having a Knight Apprentice answer the question.
The boy remained silent; if the other person didn't give a proper answer, then he would have nothing to say.
Kelvin waited a full half minute to make sure the other party wouldn't answer before calmly stating his position.
"I'm not the only one paying attention to this; as I just mentioned, it's a good suggestion."
Kenpa couldn't hold back any longer. He had considered this question before. "As long as you're interested, trouble is inevitable. It doesn't matter who you go to."
"I am very strong, but I don't like fighting," Kelvin said calmly. "Perhaps I can find another way."
"Take this!" Instructor Hong could no longer tolerate it. He drew his short sword and slashed casually, sending a burst of sword energy straight towards his opponent.
"What are you pretending for... Hmm? This is interesting."
Kelvin's body vanished instantly, and the next moment, he reappeared in another direction, still more than fifty meters away from them.
Wu Youren's expression hardened. "Be careful, he's still Ability User!"
He could sense that when the opponent moved, it wasn't just the use of Battle Qi.
Upon Kelvin, Kelvin glanced at him and nodded slightly. "Good eye. No wonder you're traveling with me."
" Knight with Ability User," Instructor Hong sheathed her dagger. She had only meant to gauge his strength; she didn't want him to be too pretentious.
Having verified the other party's identity, she nodded slightly. "I've heard that there are martial artists of this type in the Far West."
"Trainee level," Kelvin's expression hardened upon hearing this, "Don't talk nonsense, I don't want to be targeted by the Liang government."
If the Great Knight could also be Ability User, his combat power would definitely be off the charts. But the question is, wouldn't the Liang be envious of the secrets behind it?
Instructor Hong didn't respond to that question. "I heard that the Far West has been swallowed up by the ghost tide and turned into a huge Weird Domain?"
Kelvin pondered for a moment before replying, "There are still large areas under human control, but they are certainly not safe enough."
"It's a scattered area, isn't it?" the female archer couldn't help but ask, "Otherwise, why would you have run here?"
"You really do speak very bluntly..." Kelvin couldn't help but shake his head. Are all the people of Red Pine this direct?
"Your persistence won't help," Manna said more directly. "Someone wants you to drag us down with them, understand?"
She was extremely clear about the feud between her master and Jeff.
Hong Da thought that if he couldn't receive the strange item, he could sever ties with the New Army.
However, how could that guy possibly let the Red Pine?
"I've got it," Kelvin surprisingly nodded, though from a different perspective.
"Since someone doesn't want you to get away, doesn't that mean... you really have value?"
Then his expression turned serious. "I don't want to be dragged into this either. Count me in. I'm really capable."
"Why can't he listen to anything?" Kenpa shook his head, both amused and exasperated, then looked at the boy, "You try?"
"I have nothing to offer," Wu Youren waved his hand hastily, "I'm going back to the Martial Academy tomorrow."
His plan wasn't like this, and only a small portion of the goals he set out for this trip have been achieved.
However, he disliked unexpected factors, especially the current situation. He had a premonition that things were getting out of control, so he figured it was better to go back.
Anyway, the Martial Academy is nearby, so we can move out at any time. It's better than being constantly watched.
However, the next moment, Instructor Hong glanced at them sideways and said, "Since you're already here, why the rush to leave?"
" Hong Da," Wu Youren exclaimed in surprise, "My... greenhouse is almost finished."
"You think this is none of your business?" Hong Da calmly retorted, then added, "I still need to investigate the Corpse Weird."
"Next, you should discuss with this Kelvin how to cooperate."
After saying that, she hopped on her motorcycle and disappeared in a flash.
The five people present looked at each other, and for a moment, no one spoke.
After a while, Kelvin raised his hand and put on the mask. " Chief Instructor Hong, you truly are a man of character!"
"The problem is... how are we supposed to get along with you?" Manna looked at him.
The situation has developed in a rather baffling way—can this guy, who's been hiding his identity, really be trusted?
"She's quick-witted!" Kelvin. "Trying to use me as a free bodyguard? Impressive!"
"We haven't even complained about your unknown identity yet," the female archer said bluntly, "Why don't you just leave?"
If the other party were Great Knight from Liang, she would never dare to say such a thing openly.
However, she didn't really care about martial artists outside of Liang. Liang was prosperous, and its martial artists naturally had their pride.
"Here's a token for you," the man in the black mask said, raising his hand to reveal a palm-sized plaque.
Without him making any move, the sign left his hand and slowly landed on the hood of the SUV.
"If you need my help, just crush the sign, and I'll appear... Valid for ten days."
The four looked at each other, and finally Manna stepped forward and picked up the sign.
She knew she had to be wary of strangers in the wild, but she figured that since her master had left, it was unlikely this person would have any ill intentions.
To offend a Great Knight for the sake of a few Knight —how foolish is that?
She glanced at the signs and casually remarked, "What if we get into a conflict with the Barbarian Tribe?"
Kelvin's body was slowly fading, but upon hearing this, it began to solidify again.
"I don't like fighting. The Great Knight Hong followed you for two days, wasn't it just to prove that you weren't the ones who raided the Barbarian Tribe at night?"
Manna was taken aback upon hearing this. So her master had this intention?
She shook her head, then glanced at Kenpa, "Why don't you do it? Communicating with him is so difficult."
Seeing this, Kenpa could only give a wry smile, "Can't we just speak frankly?"
However, Kelvin had no intention of indulging these Knight' bad habits. He had spoken the same way to the Great Knight earlier, saying, "I'm used to it."
The female archer spoke up, pointing to her eyes, which were still noticeably red. "Can it be cured? I'll pay!"
Kelvin was silent for a few seconds, clearly speechless. "It's beyond my capabilities."
Kenpa then asked, "How could you suspect that we were the ones who raided the Barbarian Tribe at night?"
"Anyone with a brain could figure that out," and sure enough, that was a very Kelvin answer.
Fortunately, he added, "It doesn't matter to me; Barbarian Tribe aren't human!"
Seeing them making a fuss, Manna chimed in, "What if we launch a night raid on the Barbarian Tribe and invite you to join us?"
The boy suddenly interjected, "You need to do something to gain... Hong Da's trust."
He's become quite adept at using the "pledge of allegiance" tactic.
He used to be the one constantly being Life and Death Knot, the dragon-slaying youth, but he has finally grown into the evil dragon.
Kelvin gave him a deep look before replying, "If the opponent isn't too strong... okay, one free time only!"
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