Chapter 29 A Startling Hunt (II)

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Ye Yin Zhu said, In other words, our army merely amounts to half of the beastmens?

Oliveira nodded his head and said, Yes. Honestly speaking, a beastmens fighting strength is very strong. They can bring practically the entire nation to arms; with naturally tough physique, it allows the majority of them to be powerful warriors. Its a pity theyre not good at sieges, and that their intelligence is relatively low. They also dont have outstanding technology like us. Thus, even if they have greater numbers, it is impossible for them to defeat us.

Of course, relying on these three main points to stop them doesnt mean we would want to attack. The Northern Wasteland is a damnable region; only those beastmen with their natural physique can survive there. As a result, we only need to ward off enough of the beastmens invasion. Although it is unlikely our temporary location will have conflict, we still cannot relax. A battlefield can experience countless changes, nobody can predict whether they will need us. Is that not right?

Yin Zhu. At this moment, Sura animatedly came running in from outside. Again, youre here listening to Oliveiras lectures! I really dont understand; youre a mage, so why are you interested in military affairs?

Ye Yin Zhu smiled slightly and said, Naturally, its because I feel that military stratagems are also an art! Elder Brother Oliveira spoke of these battle precedents, all of which are so marvelous. Its like a story. Since he was a child, every day he would only play the zither. Although he obtained strength that far exceeded an ordinary persons, he also lost many joys of childhood. Each of Oliveiras speeches on military matters felt like an action-packed story to him, often causing him to be immersed in the narrative.

Come on, we can go look around. Sura tugged on Ye Yin Zhus sleeve, wanting to head outside.

Sura Ye Yin Zhu looked somewhat awkwardly at him.

Oliveira laughed loudly and commented, What Sura said is right. As a mage, it is unlikely you will order troops. Go have fun. In all honesty, I also feel vexed staying here. Elder Brother and Second Brother are both frustrating throwing me here alone.

Reluctantly, Ye Yin Zhu followed Sura outside.

Yin Zhu, lets go hunting. Although its already late autumn, Konya City is still encircled by an alpine region. The mountainous forests would surely have many animals. Lets go hunt for a few animals to bring back; we can also make everyone feel better with food. What do you think?

Looking at Suras excited appearance, Ye Yin Zhu immediately agreed. Honestly speaking, he was still an immature youngster at heart despite having already broken through to the Pure Zither Heart Realm.

Okay, but we have to return early. If the others knew I left the group to have fun, it would not be good.

Sura laughed, saying, You are captain only in name, thats all. That day, however, I didnt expect Old Horse to actually be the the generalissimo of the empire, Maldini. He appears to favor you very much, so from now on, you wont need to worry about the Violet Clan. Quick, we need to secretly slip away so the others wont know.

What are you two up to? A pleasant voice echoed out, immediately startling Ye Yin Zhu and Sura. The two of them simultaneously turned around to find that Xiang Luan and Hai Yang had arrived behind them without them noticing.

Xiang Luan was attired in a thick pink fur cloak made of some unknown material. It made her appear delicate and refined, accentuating her stunning looks by making them more prominent and touching. Hai Yang was also attired in a fur cloak, but it was silvery-white in color. Her black hair was bundled into the fur cloak, and her fringe still covered her face.

Were not doing anything. Suras face didnt change as he spoke.

Xiang Luan hummed and said, I overheard what you guys said, so dont deny it. Going out to have fun and not telling us, what extremely horrible younger brothers.

Sura spluttered. Miss Xiang Luan, we arent your younger brothers in the first place!

Xiang Luans charming face reddened as she said, Nevermind. Im almost dying of boredom here. If you two go out to have fun, you have to take Hai Yang and I along as well. If not, I will lodge complaints against you two, especially the captain for scurrying off sneakily.

Ye Yin Zhu and Sura glanced at each other. We are going into the forest. As mages, your bodies might not be able to endure the trip.

Xiang Luan smiled cheerfully and said, We are mages, yet dont you have martial arts techniques? With you two here, how can we be afraid of meeting with misfortune? If you want to go, then we should quickly go now.

What began as a two-person trip became a four-person party as they stealthily sneaked out of Konya City, heading north to the relatively flat mountain forest terrain.

When they had just set off, Xiang Luan and Hai Yang were both rather excited as they had been feeling oppressed after several days with nothing to do. A short while later, however, the mages weak constitutions made their appearance.

Lets rest for a moment, I cant walk anymore. Xiang Luans frail voice cried out; she was no longer willing to continue walking no matter what anyone said.

Sura unhappily said, I already said you two should not come, but you didnt listen. We only just left, and I want to find some wild animals. I also dont know how long well need to walk. Why dont you both head back first; theres still time.

Xiang Luan glared at him and said, What? Are you looking down on me? Her beautiful eyes exuded a trace of hidden bitterness. Ye Yin Zhu was watching on and couldnt help but be confused. We already came, so we will definitely follow through to the end. Ye Yin Zhu, you can pull me along; isnt your dou qi very powerful? It should be no problem for you.

I Ye Yin Zhu blushed; he didnt know whether he should agree or not. Xiang Luan had already taken the initiative, however, and had taken his hand.

Xiang Luans small hand was soft and warm, her fingers slim, smooth, and tender. When Ye Yin Zhu felt that small hand slip into his, his face immediately flushed a deep red. His heartbeat accelerated, and he nervously stiffened.

Xiang Lian giggled. She deliberately leaned against Ye Yin Zhu as she said, You truly deserve to be called our Divine Music divisions first innocent shota! Yin Zhu, have you never held a girls hand?

Smelling her faintly sweet fragrance, Ye Yin Zhu guilelessly nodded and said, Indeed; I indeed havent.

Looking at his honest and embarrassed appearance, Xiang Luan couldnt help but laugh heartily at the top of her voice. You really are very cute! It seems that boys like you may have gone extinct. In other words, Im very honored. Your hand has a very powerful grip for only having four fingers. It is truly peculiar. Hai Yang, Ill let you have his other. We can continue on the journey.

Hai Yang lowered her head, but she didnt say anything. She merely extended her small, ice-cold hand to grip Ye Yin Zhus other hand. Her hand was a little smaller than Xiang Luans and very cold. When she reached out to grab Ye Yin Zhus hand, her small hand trembled slightly, bringing out a persons instincts to protect her.

Warmth and cold, these two different sensations flooded Ye Yin Zhus heart at the same time. For a moment, he was dazed. Although the north regions late autumn season was very cold, right now his whole body was boiling. He was itching to find an icy lake to jump into in order to feel comfortable.

Suras eyes exuded a somewhat peculiar light as he spoke with a little anger, What are you two doing? My dou qi is also pretty good, so why arent you looking to me?

Xiang Luan smiled. Because you arent as fresh and pure as Yin Zhu! At least I can be certain that he wont have any impure thoughts. You, I cannot be certain of. Not only that, you are petite, which makes it impossible for you to take both of us.

Sura argued, Even if I cant protect two of you, I can still protect one of you.

Xiang Luang shrugged. Sorry, but I dont want you to take me. Hai Yang, what about you?

Hai Yang didnt say a word, merely shaking her headmaking her opinion clearly known.

Sura, I