Chapter 192 Unstoppable (First Update)
"The timing!" One of the three spectators finally couldn't hold back any longer. "There's only one person, and he's still quite young. Who should go?"
"There's only one," the other person said, speechless. "You dare to steal someone like that?"
"That's because you only saw one," the third person said, relatively composed. "Are you sure there's no one lying in ambush?"
What he said wasn't wrong, but it couldn't stop his greed. He directly said, "Who said I was going to rob you?"
"Isn't the fight still going? I'm just going up to lend a hand and help out, is that alright?"
No matter the world, there is no shortage of self-righteous clever people.
He insisted on going, and his two companions exchanged a glance and could only follow.
However, they distanced themselves from each other, clearly indicating their disagreement—following was merely a basic rule of the battlefield, not about infighting.
The one in the lead, aside from being a bit greedy, was also being held back; he didn't think there was anything wrong with his ideas.
Because it was too dark and the distance was too far, he could not tell who the warriors fighting were.
But does it matter? People come here to take risks; if they just want peace and quiet, why come at all?
As he got closer and closer to the Weird Qi Weird Qi, which was becoming increasingly sparse, he grew anxious.
He accelerated as he shouted, "Bastard, you've already harmed our people, and now you want to harm others?"
People who like to take advantage are often a little clever. They enter the situation as victims, first gaining a reputation, and then claiming to be providing support.
However, the next moment, a sharp shout rang out, "Get out!"
The loud and powerful sound instantly vibrated as it approached from afar.
Wherever the sound waves passed, the Weird Qi was noticeably thinned by the vibrations, and some of the sparse Weird Qi simply vanished into nothingness.
"Damn it, Knight's Sound Attack!" The one who insisted on stepping forward turned and ran, shouting, "Misunderstanding, misunderstanding!"
"I just wanted to see if you needed any support!"
For martial artists, Knight techniques are not considered profound; most are just signature moves.
But sonic attacks are definitely a highly advanced technique; anyone who can master such a Knight skill is certainly not an ordinary person.
This person went forward hoping to get a bargain, not to be killed. If things went wrong, making a runaway would have been the right thing to do.
His two companions ran faster than him.
The sound was so loud that people within a three- or four-kilometer radius could vaguely hear it.
Seeing that the Weird Qi had thinned considerably, Wu Youren circled the center once more before turning and fleeing into the distance.
He knew there were other people watching, but they were quite far away, and their presence was rather obscure, making it impossible to tell whether they were Knight or Great Knight.
Since the other party wasn't coming forward, he decided to just run away.
Further away, two people were indeed watching. "Damn, how many strange items did this guy collect on that last lap?"
"How is that possible?" the other person laughed. "How could so many strange creatures emerge from the surrounding Weird Qi?"
"They probably set up some kind of ambush, and they're going to take it all in the end."
The former was taken aback. "You mean, this is the other side's designated battlefield... whose children are training here?"
"I don't know. If you don't believe me, go and take a look now. You might see traces of the mechanism."
"I'm too full. Can't we wait until dawn to go see it?"
The boy ran headlong, while the Scops Owl overhead flew silently, without exchanging a word.
More than an hour later, Wu Youren slowed down, took out some jerky, and started stuffing it into his mouth as he ran.
He didn't return to his temporary settlement in the Rust Zone until dawn.
The boy entered the dilapidated house, Scops Owl followed, landing below him.
It dropped the small pouch, then flashed its other paw, saying, "This little crystal is what I found."
"I've given you the rest," the boy waved his hand casually. "If it weren't for selling them for money, the crystals wouldn't be of much use to me."
His harvest was still the same three pieces. He planned to use one crystal to cover costs and pay the taxes to Instructor Hong.
The other two are the profits. He handed a crystal to the Scops Owl, saying, "Contribute to your fee for attracting monsters and maintaining order."
"I don't need this stuff," Chen Quanxu casually, but his body language betrayed him, and he reached out with his claws.
A truckload of supplies will be delivered this afternoon; consider it as if you bought them.
Wu Youren was considering a different issue. "It's a bit far to go back and forth, should we change our accommodation?"
"I don't recommend it!" The Scops Owl shook its head. "Far away is far, but safety is the most important thing. At worst, we can take some supplies there and hide them."
Sure enough, people who can't stand the light of day all behave in similar ways.
In the afternoon, a minibus passed by and unloaded five large backpacks next to four stacked stones.
This time, Wu Youren didn't use a black mask; he simply covered his face with a piece of cloth and stood a short distance away, saying nothing.
The five backpacks weighed at least 600 kilograms, containing both living supplies and combat supplies.
It's fortunate that he has made some progress in his cultivation; otherwise, carrying these things several kilometers away would have been quite a challenge.
That night, Wu Youren went to the wasteland again, but not to kill the monsters; instead, he buried various supplies.
The work lasted for three days. Some supplies were buried directly at the foot of the mountain to ensure that they could be brought into the mountain at any time.
Throughout this process, the Scops Owl offered virtually no advice, merely observing detachedly, seemingly analyzing something.
However, it wasn't entirely useless; besides mobilizing another batch of supplies, it was also responsible for guarding the surrounding area.
With its help, Wu Youren has hardly seen anyone these past few days.
After burying the supplies, he originally planned to rest for a day—although there was no fighting, it was still quite tiring.
However, the Scops Owl disagreed, "We've rested for several days already, let's go harvest another wave!"
The young man said with a hint of helplessness, "Even though I'm young, I can't overwork myself, can I?"
"That lump of... orange seeds of yours, its essence is dissipating!" Scops Owl's eyes widened.
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"Holy crap!" Wu Youren jumped up and dashed out.
He ran more than a kilometer, opened the leather bag to take a look, and was a little puzzled, "The size doesn't seem to have changed much, does it?"
"I didn't say it was too small!" the Scops Owl said helplessly. "Even Weird Lure have an expiration date, and yours is deteriorating more severely."
"Then let's go," the boy said, at his wits' end. He was really lacking in this area.
The next moment, he glanced at the Little Ha on his shoulder, "I wonder when the next poop will be ready."
Before, it was worry; now it's anticipation. Sigh...
This battle took another night, and the loot consisted of two strange items.
The battle attracted two more groups of onlookers, but no one stepped forward. They only saw the figures kill a few people before leaving.
After Wu Youren returned, he went straight to sleep. As for being on guard... weren't there Scops Owl?
He slept straight through until the afternoon, feeling much better. After eating something, he was fully recharged. "Let's continue tonight!"
After another night of searching, this time they only found one strange object.
Strictly speaking, the returns were quite good, but neither Wu Youren nor Chen Quanxu were satisfied.
The latter, in particular, controls the Scops Owl, which requires consuming a small amount of crystals from time to time.
"How about we clean up the Rust Belt?" Scops Owl suggested. "Although there's less Weird Qi, it's been a long time since we've had a proper cleanup."
"That works too," Wu Youren agreed. "If we go to the wilderness every day, we're likely to get ambushed."
He was absolutely right. In the past few days, he had single-handedly cleared away three waves of Weird Qi, and rumors were already circulating in the wasteland.
He usually takes action at night, and the Weird Qi he faces are not small. He is also alone, so this situation rarely occurs frequently.
That night, the Scops Owl flew over a small part of the Rust District, attracting quite a bit of Weird Qi.
The main advantage is that you don't need to rush, so you have plenty of time whether you're luring or killing monsters.
This time it really worked out; all the hard work wasn't for nothing, as we got five strange items.
He gave the Scops Owl two more crystals, then went to sleep.
I woke up this morning feeling surprisingly energetic. "I wish I could keep killing like this forever, it's so exhilarating!"
After observing for a while, the Scops Owl finally spoke up and asked, "Does killing strange creatures increase your cultivation level?"
"Yes," Wu Youren finally stopped hiding it, but at the same time, he didn't forget to emphasize, "It can also improve combat skills."
"Damn it," the Scops Owl, getting the answer only made him more frustrated.
The boy didn't know how to comfort the other person when his watch vibrated.
It was Instructor Daiqisi who asked the question, wanting to know when he would return to Red Pine.
He replied that he was killing a ghost, then looked at the Scops Owl, "When did this orange seed become ineffective?"
"There's still at least a month left," Chen Quanxu replied without hesitation. "You can't go back with it; you won't pass the test."
"Surely not?" Wu Youren took out his own Weird-Repelling Jue from his pocket and placed it next to the leather pouch. "See, no reaction."
"The style of the Jin..." A hint of melancholy appeared in the Scops Owl's round eyes.
"Well, your family's circumstances aren't bad."
Wu Youren couldn't explain that the Weird-Repelling Jue also been improved, partly to keep it a secret, and partly to avoid further provoking the other party.
He sighed softly, "A foreign land as hostage, a life-or-death transaction."
The Scops Owl said casually, "I'm not saying you won't pass the quarantine check, I mean you won't... you know!"
"It's that..." The boy understood. That kind of being was too terrifying, and he didn't want to mention it again.
"If I'm in a hurry to get back, can you use it?"
"What are you going back for!" Chen Quanxu. "Haven't you had enough of being a hostage?"
"I'm still very weak," Wu Youren said seriously. "I'll only consider it if I advance another level."
Once Foundation Establishment, you'll be able to fly, making escaping much easier.
He understands the other person's feelings, but even someone as strong as Chen Quanxu is now physically disabled.
He sighed, "For example, that person we dare not mention, even if I advance another level, do you think I can run away from him?"
The Scops Owl paused, shook its head, and muttered softly, "You... you can't afford to do something that serious."
The boy didn't want to argue with him. "We'll see. If you really have to go back, you can have these orange seeds!"
"Give it to me?" Chen Quanxu somewhat amused and exasperated. "You think its Weird Qi is its only value?"
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Chapter 193 A Visit (Second Update)
The boy was stunned again upon hearing this, "Then how else can it be used? Do I need to recharge?"
"Recharge...?" Chen Quanxu paused, then realized what he meant. "Who taught you that word?"
"Or rather, charging?" Wu Youren was a little confused as to why the other party would care about a single word.
"It has nothing to do with charging," the Scops Owl said, no longer dwelling on the previous question. "Changes in this kind of thing are usually irreversible."
"The aura it contains can be described as ' Hidden Weird,' and items that can store this aura will have considerable residual value."
"Hmm," the boy nodded slightly. This world's understanding of the Weird Race was indeed far inferior, with many terms being fabricated.
"It doesn't matter if it's valuable or not. I'll give you one as a gift, and Little Ha won't only poop once, right?"
"Hehe, that's hard to say," the Scops Owl laughed, its eyes still round and not at all human-like.
Since the boy was so generous, he didn't bother to argue. "I don't need this. I'll keep it for you... it might really stop pooping."
"Alright, I'm not in a hurry to go back," Wu Youren said, indicating that he had plans. "How about we go into the mountains once its aura weakens a bit?"
"It's better to play it safe," Chen Quanxu. He was not lacking in caution in his actions, but he occasionally liked to act impulsively.
"It's almost certain that this thing can attract the Great Knight Ghost, and I'm afraid it might attract a Divine Might Rank for you!"
"Great Knight Ghost... not for now!" Wu Youren shook his head. "I just feel that ghosts drop too few monsters. Isn't it more fun to bully the weak?"
"Want more? That's not difficult," the Scops Owl nodded. "Let's finish clearing this area tonight first."
Early the next morning, another battle broke out in the Rust Zone, resulting in the explosion of three strange artifacts.
Chen Quanxu believes that it is unlikely that there will be any further gains in this area in the short term.
"Even ghosts need to be nurtured; otherwise, why would the Suspended Bell Mountain Weird Domain be entered only periodically?"
The words are harsh, but that's just how cruel the truth is.
Wu Youren wasn't interested in the topic. "It seems like some people around us have noticed us."
"Two nights in a row, that's normal," Chen Quanxu replied calmly. "Just some scattered martial artists; there are many more over in the wasteland."
After thinking for a moment, the boy replied, "Then I'll go back to the quarantine center and stay for two days?"
Plans can't always keep up with changes. Since there haven't been many strange creatures dropping lately, let's take a few days off.
The Scops Owl remained silent for a while before saying, "Alright, lend me this orange seed. I'll see how else I can lure ghosts."
"No problem," Wu Youren nodded, "I'll head back at dawn."
He knew very well that, according to the other party, orange seeds were extremely valuable, perhaps even more precious than Marching Stone.
But based solely on their seamless teamwork these past few days, he felt that even if the loan wasn't returned, he could completely accept it.
His real confidence came from the fact that he had a powerful backer: the other party could help him grow rapidly, so this small gamble was nothing.
Wu Youren slept in late this time, and when he woke up it was almost noon, Scops Owl had already disappeared.
By the time I got back to the quarantine site, it was almost evening. After the test, I entered the quarantine area.
The quarantine site has seen a lot of new people; I hardly saw any of them last time.
The Instructor Burning Blood, had mentioned that he knew someone at the quarantine site, but the boy didn't go to look for them.
Not long after entering the quarantine area, a car came from the direction of Red Pine; the driver was Luo Xi.
Manna and Daiqisi got out of the car, and the former spoke up, "Haven't you had enough fun yet?"
"I'm killing monsters," the boy replied helplessly, then handed over a Resentment Qi Crystal. "This is for Hong Da's tax."
"The tax is three thousand yuan. Use the excess to buy me supplies."
Manna looked at the crystal in her hand and asked thoughtfully, "Is it really that profitable?"
She received a message from the other party and initially intended to bring the person back to the Martial Academy, but at this moment, she wavered.
"I'm still losing money," Wu Youren replied irritably. "Why don't you think about continuing to work?"
"I absolutely don't believe you!" Manna shook her head. "You just want to eat it all by yourself, don't you?"
Daiqisi teased the little snow hawk for a while, then said with some dissatisfaction, "Why is this Little Ha becoming less affectionate?"
"I've grown a lot," Wu Youren replied casually. "I've encountered quite a few Weird Race these past few days, so I'm much more vigilant now."
Luo Xi also got out of the car, unloading a large backpack, and casually asked, "Where are you killing ghosts?"
"I'll go anywhere," the boy replied casually. "I'm alone; there are too many barbarians... I can't stick to one place."
Manna snorted irritably, "Eating alone comes at a price."
"Alright, it's been a long time," Daiqisi said casually, "We brought some food... let's get together!"
"This meal's on me!" the young man declared magnanimously, waving his hand. "Next time I get another crystal, I'll have everything!"
These words caused several people nearby to turn and look, but seeing their demeanor, they fell silent.
Daiqisi brought wine again, but she was still quite conscious of her image in front of outsiders.
As the four were eating and drinking, two more people joined them, a man and a woman, both instructors from Red Pine, who were helping out at the quarantine site.
To them, Luo Xi and Wu Youren were insignificant, but Manna was Hong Da's favorite student, and Daiqisi had recently been promoted.
Since we're colleagues anyway, it's no problem to grab a bite and a drink if we bump into each other outside the Martial Academy.
When the topic of killing the monster came up, the newly arrived female instructor was a bit gossipy. She lowered her voice and asked a question.
"Have you heard? Recently, a Midnight Weird Demon has appeared, who likes to slaughter Weird Race and barbarians alone at night."
Upon hearing this, Wu Youren knew that the other party was probably talking about him, and he was secretly pleased with himself without making a sound.
The last three words from the other person left him completely dumbfounded... Wait, what the hell?
"It's all just hearsay," a voice rang out, and Ranxue arrived.
He sat down, reached for a piece of roasted meat, and said, "I haven't eaten yet. Those who kill barbarians all have ulterior motives."
He spoke as he chewed, "Many barbarians were killed by other tribes, but the blame is being placed on the Liang people!"
As a discipline inspector, his information is certainly more accurate than others.
"Hmm," the unfamiliar male instructor couldn't help but nod. He had come to the quarantine site to help from time to time and had also felt the impact deeply.
"The barbarians are really... hard to describe. In many ways, I find it easier to understand the Weird Race than the barbarians."
Wu Youren didn't respond, but simply ate slowly. This meal wouldn't be short, so there was no need to eat too fast.
They always need to have something to shut them up, so that others won't ask them to express their opinions.
However, he couldn't help but consider one question: could some of his recent experience points have been framed by the barbarians?
For a moment, he was truly at a loss for words. "I was just sitting at home, and a pie fell from the sky?"
Could it be that my luck is about to change?
Just then, his watch vibrated again; it was a message from Liu Jingming: "Going back to the Martial Academy this time?"
Some people's social skills are truly admirable; this guy actually already knew he had arrived at the quarantine site!
He replied calmly, "Keep an eye on the greenhouse for me."
Liu Jingming replied quickly, "Don't come back, the head guard is looking for us!"
Outsiders could never imagine what a bizarre group the Hostage Prince Corps is, or what kind of things they are capable of doing.
The head guard is the illegitimate son of the Duke of Wei, and the only Great Knight in the team.
Before Chen Quanxu broke through to become Ability User, he was undoubtedly the number one expert in Jin Garden.
In terms of both status and cultivation, Wu Youren was someone Wu couldn't even dream of reaching.
It's truly astonishing that this person could even find Red Pine tree.
What's even more interesting is that Liu Jingming was able to send over this kind of message.
Fortunately, their wristwatches served as the communication platform for the Liang.
If the son of a son-in-law dared to say such a thing in Jin Garden, there was a 99% chance he wouldn't survive the night.
Wu Youren couldn't help but feel a little emotional; everyone had changed a lot since leaving Jin Garden.
He only replied with one word, "Mm".
As for why the head of the guard had come, he couldn't be bothered to think about it. It was just a few things, and he could simply avoid contact with him.
To his surprise, not long after, in a small courtyard in Red Pine, the guard captain's wristwatch trembled.
He clicked on it and saw it was a screenshot, which made him pause in surprise.
He calmly zoomed in on the screenshot, looked at it again, and then clicked delete, but in the end... he still didn't confirm.
Then he stood up. "Let's go for a walk outside the Red Pine."
He was accompanied by a large entourage, numbering about ten people, some from Shanxi and others from Liang.
Someone nearby approached, "Sir, it's so late, should we make some arrangements?"
"No need," the head guard said calmly. "I'm just taking a walk."
His reason for coming to Red Pine was official business, but if it weren't for someone else, Jin Garden could have sent someone else to get things done just as well.
After all, his primary duty was to protect the Seventeenth Prince.
But if it were anyone else who came into contact with that person... they would be like a wild horse about to break free, and the consequences would be unpredictable.
Actually, it's not just Wu Youren. Even that bastard Liu Jingming... sigh, they're all so wild.
A screenshot of the two people's communication wristwatches was sent to me like that. What's going on?
The head guard originally planned to wait at Red Pine until the guy returned, then inform him to come see him.
But now, that's clearly not feasible, so he'll have to go out on his own.
Wu Youren sat next to the six Knight, still eating slowly and deliberately.
The six were already slightly tipsy. Although the situation was tense and they couldn't drink freely, they were still in good spirits.
Of the seven, the only one who didn't drink alcohol was a boy who rarely spoke, but every now and then someone would ask him a question.
Just then, three cars drove up, their bright headlights standing out conspicuously in the night.
People started getting out of the car. Daiqisi snorted coldly and said sharply, "Turn off the lights!"
The light wasn't directly aimed at the seven people, but it wasn't far away, which already annoyed her.
The three cars turned off their lights one after another, and a dozen people walked towards them.
"Stop!" Luo Xi stood up and said, "Whoever needs to come here!"