It doesn't matter anymore! Wu Youren shook his head, putting those melancholy thoughts behind him.
As a hostage, one should be aware that one's fate is not one's own, and being buried in a foreign land in a daze is a common end.
I remember one year, the Liang said that soldiers from the Jin were harassing them when they passed through their territory and were demanding huge sums of compensation, Jin refused to pay.
Then one of the hostages was killed; he remembered she was a female hostage—mainly to frighten the Seventeenth Prince.
He couldn't remember exactly how the matter ended, but the Jin paid compensation, and the hostages were all in a state of fear.
So He Wenhao... he's dead, so what? Does he expect some kind of justice?
He didn't think he was cold-hearted; he thought back to what kind of life he led in Jin Garden.
Without comparison, he would probably accept it, thinking that this is generally how the world should be, with a strict hierarchy.
However, he was a time traveler. Ancient Divine Poster or not was irrelevant; the key was the information explosion!
So he calmly shook his head, "I don't know that person you're talking about either!"
Cold-hearted! Qigeli, watching from the sidelines, had already secretly labeled him that way.
Instructor Ke Li didn't explicitly say that this person was a hostage from the State of Jin, but he implied that he was not an ordinary person from Jin.
In Liang, there were also some Jin people who were doing well, and these two must have been from the same social circle.
Wu Youren actually... ignored the deaths and injuries of his comrades. It can't be said that he was necessarily wrong, but he should not be trusted as a close friend.
Feng Qianjun paused for a moment, unsure if he had realized what was happening, and continued to hug his legs and gasp for breath.
He didn't even glance at the Liang youth standing beside him.
Next, the people of Red Pine began to test them for Weird Qi, and the seriously injured were also treated.
Feng Qianjun's injuries were not serious, and he was ranked relatively late in the list.
They will need to be observed for about an hour before being taken to the quarantine area, which is also to prevent any incidents from happening in the quarantine area.
During this time, the count's son's pain subsided slightly, and he glanced at Wu Youren again, his eyes still filled with resentment.
But for a moment, his gaze froze slightly—what did I just see? He actually has a gun?
At this moment, his feelings were exceptionally complex.
Even he himself now only possesses a scimitar that isn't too long, though its quality is decent.
This has little to do with financial ability; it's mainly because I don't want to cause unnecessary trouble.
Once inside the quarantine area, Feng Qianjun composed himself and thoughtfully glanced at his wristwatch...
At this moment, Wu Youren's heart was not as calm as it appeared.
His relationship with He Wenhao was indeed very ordinary, but the other party was also a member of the Hostage Prince Corps, and his status was far higher than his.
People like that are gone, so what makes you think you can hold out for long?
An unprecedented sense of urgency welled up in his heart.
But then, out of curiosity, Qigeli asked, "Which hometown association in Jin do you belong to?"
"Not familiar with them," Wu Youren replied, seemingly unrelated to the question. "Those people have the wrong aura; I don't like them."
As it was getting dark, Ke Li returned, but unfortunately, he didn't sell the piece of iron.
In his haste, the Martial Academy couldn't offer him a price he liked, but to avoid trouble, he didn't bring it with him.
He was eager to return before completing the transaction, mainly because he was worried about the young man from Jin.
It wasn't that he was worried about the other person's safety, but rather that he wasn't sure what kind of trouble the little guy could cause.
Seemingly quiet and harmless? That's just on the surface!
As a hostage prince of Jin, he dared to fire a gun at the Martial Academy instructor without saying a word... Just imagine what kind of courage that takes!
If Wu Youren knew what he was thinking, he could only manage a wry smile. Am I the kind of person who loves to show off?
He just wanted to get a taste of it first, not aiming for more. Sigh, it's all because of experience points!
What's unusual is that Ke Li actually brought Cynthia along this time. His explanation was—if one person is missing, then we'll add another.
Wu Youren was unaware that the instructors had previously prevented the girl from accompanying them, but he didn't think much of it.
Although it was getting late, Ke Li decided to leave with his men without consulting the three of them.
This time, we were still heading towards Suotu Town, but the off-road vehicle stopped shortly after entering the mountains.
Qigeli parked the car at the foot of a cliff, and the four of them, carrying large and small bags, climbed up the nearby hill.
At this point, Ke Li explained his intention: to follow the outermost mountain and gradually make his way inwards.
If something goes wrong, they'll have time to run, right?
It's easy to imagine that the heavy losses suffered by Lao Liu's team had a significant impact on Ke Li.
Before it got too dark, the four of them chose two adjacent depressions near the mountaintop to rest, forming a triangular formation.
If the terrain is suitable, there is no need to set up a tent.
Qigeli didn't dare to ask questions casually, but after everything was settled, he couldn't help but ask the instructor, "Why aren't we resting in the isolation area?"
Ke Li's reply was, "I'd like to see if that half-dead monster dares to come looking for me!"
Wu Youren felt that this kind of persistence was meaningless; it was nothing more than an inability to suppress the greed in his heart after seeing the strange creature.
It sounds like they're fearless and their courage is absolutely commendable.
However, the drop rate for items from the Weird Race is already low, so expecting a single monster to drop equipment twice... what are they thinking?
But everyone should have dreams; what if you succeed?
Cynthia, on the other hand, was quite excited, chatting with Wu Youren while digging deeper into the cave.
The Liang also emphasizes not planting flags when things happen, so it would be taboo to talk about the Weird Race at this time. Instead, she talked about the Martial Academy.
She has taken good care of the vegetable garden belonging to the young man from Jin, including the garden he's tended these past two days.
Oh, and she also sent some food to another cafeteria—because she didn't like the previous manager!
"Keep causing trouble..." Wu Youren was speechless, as if he was afraid I would have an easy time.
However, growing vegetables was not a lucrative business, and his initial intention was simply to use it to conceal his true intentions.
Thinking of He Wenhao's death, a sense of urgency arose in his heart, "Didn't they send me any pickled vegetables?"
"Didn't you say you'd sell it in winter?" Cynthia said, indicating that she was quite good at managing her finances.
As dawn approached, a noise came from the road below the mountain, startling them.
After identification, it was confirmed that it was a convoy returning from Suotu, consisting of two motorcycles and three off-road vehicles.
Traveling in the middle of the night, they must have encountered some trouble, but none of the four were interested in making a fuss—they would be leaving the mountains soon.
The instructor did warn everyone to be careful, as there might be Weird Race following the convoy.
However, they made no move. A powerful aura swept across the valley below, and a faint killing intent locked onto them.
The convoy slowed down the next moment, and one of the Knight jumped off. "Who goes there?"
"Instructor Ke Li of Red Pine has accepted the mission from the Martial Academy," Ke Li dared not disobey, "And was unaware that Great Knight has arrived."
" Red Pine..." A few words were muttered below, but the Knight spoke again, "Keep an eye on this exit!"
Ke Li paused for a moment, then asked in a deep voice, "May I ask where you all come from?"
Who do you think you are, issuing orders to the Knight of the Martial Academy at will?
The Knight at the foot of the mountain turned and got into the carriage. "Wait here, you'll receive a mission from the Martial Academy soon."
Watching the convoy drive away, Qigeli couldn't help but stick out his tongue. "Wow, big shot! Good thing they didn't requisition the cars from down the mountain!"
"It seems Suotu has changed," Ke Li sighed softly. "Fortunately, we're only at the mountain pass."
The other party's identity and background were even more impressive than they had imagined. Less than half an hour later, before dawn, the instructor's wristwatch vibrated.
The person who can get the Martial Academy to issue a mission at this time is definitely not an ordinary person.
Ke Li had previously accepted a mission but hadn't completed the necessary procedures. This time, he could suspend the investigation and accept a new mission.
It is said that there has been a major change in Suotu, and his task is now very flexible; he only needs to keep watch over the mountain pass.
Since the squad only has one Knight, he doesn't need to check people coming and going; he just needs to observe the situation and report back promptly.
The task was relatively easy, but not very free; you had to keep watch for ten days while waiting for someone to take over.
"Never mind, the reward for the mission isn't low," Ke Li said, as if explaining, but also as if talking to himself.
As dawn broke, the four began digging a place to take shelter near the top of the mountain.
With a ten-day mission deadline, tents and makeshift caves are far too haphazard.
Even Ke Li spent half the morning fighting, but his strength was greater than that of the three Knight Apprentice combined.
By noon, the two caves were basically complete, and the view was quite good.
Then Ke Li and Wu Youren went to investigate the surrounding area, which was also necessary.
The two returned in the evening and happened to see a convoy heading into the mountains.
They ignored the inspections and just stayed on the hilltop, so they started a fire and cooked their own meals.
Although Cynthia was a woman, as Knight Apprentice she was quite skilled and had collected enough firewood for the night.
Just as everyone was eating and chatting, a convoy of vehicles rushed out from inside, billowing dust.
The convoy stopped at the foot of the mountain, and two men rushed up, a Knight and a Knight Apprentice, both covered in blood.
The Knight spoke up, "Does anyone have Weird-Dispelling Powder? We'll buy it, and this food too..."
"I can give you some food, but not the Weird-Dispelling Powder," Ke Li replied casually.
The Knight's face darkened upon hearing this, and he lowered his hands in a posture of readiness for battle. "What are you doing here?"
A mere Knight with three apprentices—isn't that a bit arrogant?
" Red Pine's instructor has been assigned to guard the pass," Ke Li said without even glancing at him. "It's not dark yet, let's hurry on our way."
"Then let's get something to eat," the Knight immediately softened. In this area, the influence of the Red Pine was comparable to that of the government.
It takes some effort to get from the foot of the mountain to the top, but starting a fire at the foot of the mountain takes even longer.
Two more Knight boarded the caravan, carrying their own rations, only asking to heat them up; the first man had brought his food down the mountain.
After a brief exchange, the two sides learned that the other party was a ghost-hunting team from a merchant group.
Most of the martial artists who hunt ghosts have partnerships with merchants. Merchants who can support their own ghost-hunting teams are undoubtedly powerful.
Even Ke Li put away his arrogance, "What changes have occurred around Suotu Town?"