Chapter 192 Secret Dense Forest

“Quack, quack…” Ghost-like sounds filled the air all of a sudden, leaving Ou Yangming and Ni Yinghong in shock.

Ni Yinghong exerted some force to push Ou Yangming away at once. Although Ou Yangming was unwilling to part with her soft body, he was not a flirt after all, so he was content that a beautiful lady had thrown herself into his arms.

As for initiating a move…

Throughout Ou Yangming’s years of life, he never had an absurd encounter where a beautiful lady fell for a beggar. Hence, even though he was eager to try, his body remained stiff.

As for life mentors!

Old Craftsman taught him how to smith, Chen Yifan showed him the martial-art squat, Elder Universe guided him on how to control his mental power.

Ou Yangming pondered hard, but he could not think of anyone who told him how to pick up girls.

Seeing as Ou Yangming was at a loss, Ni Yinghong smiled sweetly, but he suddenly asked with worry, “Lil’ Ming, how’s that person?”

Ou Yangming instantly felt a warmth in his heart because Ni Yinghong called him Lil’ Ming but addressed He Liangce as ‘that person’.

‘Hehe, hehe! Hehe…’

“Lil’ Ming!” Ni Yinghong did not know to cry or to laugh.

Ou Yangming regained his senses and answered, “Elder Sister Ying, don’t worry, nothing will happen to that fella.”

“But those are Long-armed Devil Apes, and they travel in a group.” Ni Yinghong voiced her worry. She noticed Ou Yangming’s nervousness because she was smart, and she had an idea about the three great ancestors’ purposeful arrangement. In fact, Ni Yinghong previously addressed Ou Yangming differently on purpose.

Nonetheless, they were travel companions after all, and He Liangce stayed behind to cover for them. If something happened to him, how could Ni Yinghong feel at ease? Not to mention she and Ou Yangming would have to explain to the great ancestors if only two of them returned.

“Elder Sister Ying, that fella’s quite annoying, but he’s really capable.” Ou Yangming could not help but laugh. When he told her about He Liangce, he also recalled the fearsome aura he sensed in the carriage that day. That fellow had the cultivation base of Yang Grade, and he was certainly not an ordinary Yang Grade powerhouse. Ou Yangming felt like he was facing a Supreme Great Ancestor when he faced the aura back then.

In any case, Ou Yangming did not believe that a powerhouse like He Liangce would be killed by some apes that looked scarier than normal apes.

“Elder Sister Ying, as powerful as the Long-armed Devil Apes are, they can’t hurt him.” Ou Yangming assured with a grave expression on his face.

Ni Yinghong’s eyes glowed, and she no longer questioned as she decided to trust the man in front of her. Ou Yangming suddenly asked, “What species do the apes belong to? Why have I never heard of them in the military camp?”

Ni Yinghong was dumbfounded as well, and she replied to him in confusion, “I wasn’t aware before this too.”

They exchanged glances and somehow had a bad feeling about it.

Ou Yangming lived in the Immense Forest Military Camp for a long time, where the generals and soldiers in the camp hunted in the forest countless times; Ni Yinghong was knowledgeable due to her scholarly clan, as well as pointers from Elder Universe.

Even then, none of them had heard of Long-armed Devil Apes, whereas He Liangce recognized the creature at once.

Ou Yangming pondered for a while before he reminded Ni Yinghong, “Elder Sister Ying, this forest might be more dangerous than we think it is, so you must be careful.”

Ni Yinghong nodded and held the magic longsword in her hands as if the weapon was able to provide her with extra power.

Ou Yangming turned to look at the path where they came from.

He stood up abruptly and held his military saber, which showed a flash of cold light. It was evident that he was combat-ready.

Ni Yinghong stood up as well and went over to him to ask softly, “Have the apes caught up to us?”

“No, that person came back.” Ou Yangming’s eyes were bright and clear for a brief moment before he finally relaxed. He added after a pause, ‘There aren’t any apes pursuing him.”

If He Liangce drew more apes over to them, Ou Yangming would not mind killing him right away.

However, since He Liangce got rid of the apes and gathered with them, Ou Yangming displayed a different attitude.

A thought crossed his mind, then he released a mighty aura at once.

He Liangce, who was running, suddenly stopped and swayed his body to arrive beside Ou Yangming and Ni Yinghong. Even though He Liangce’s upper garment was undamaged, his sharp-eyed companions quickly noticed the traces of blood on his feet. Moreover, his fringe also became messy.

It only proved that it was not as easy as it seemed for He Liangce to get rid of the devil apes.

“Elder Brother He, it’s great that you’re able to break free from the devil apes safely!” Ni Yinghong was delighted. On the other hand, Ou Yangming pouted his lips, but he understood that it would be too hard for Ni Yinghong to address He Liangce as ‘that person’ to his face.

He Liangce shook his head with a bitter smile. “Those apes have notable strengths—I was just lucky. This forest is far more dangerous than it used to be, so you must be careful when you follow behind me.”

Ou Yangming felt a chill in his heart, and he asked coldly, “Brother He, how do you know?”

“Fine, you’ll find out sooner or later anyway