Chapter 3: Ambush

Lijie's words were not finished, for at that moment, the ship suddenly shook violently

I truly did not expect that we would encounter this damned group of creatures

There are too few personnel

The young girl did not react immediately

With a robust physique and tall stature, his long, bright red hair is somewhat disheveled as it is swept back. Judging by his physical characteristics, he is likely a Lycat from the sandy regions of the Northwest. Two long swords, one longer than the other, hang quietly at his sides, and the resolute and scrutinizing expression on his sharply defined face indicates that this man is not an ordinary individual

As Rod observed the other party, Carter was also quietly sizing up the man before him

It seems that we have intruded into the territory of the Wind Serpent

As she spoke, Lijie stood up, her golden, fluffy ponytail swaying on both sides with her movements, imparting a playful and lively impression

At this moment, the deck is already in complete chaos

This is fine

Having just treated a mercenary for toxin damage, she retracted her hands. Due to excessive exertion, the young girl’s mind was still somewhat hazy. Although she had only rushed onto the deck for a few minutes, several people had already been injured. As the only spirit master with healing powers among them, Lijie naturally took on the responsibility without hesitation

Rod raised his head, greeted the man in front of him, and smiled.

Thank you

hiss

Carter used a backhand motion to push the corpulent merchant into the captain's cabin behind him. He then stepped forward two paces, his long swords swirling to create a flurry of snow-like light, cutting down a wind serpent that lunged at him with a roar. However, before long, a second one charged forward.

I am an adventurer; living freely and exploring everywhere is my life. Of course, rest assured, I will not bring any trouble to you all

Since Rod was so agreeable, Carter had no further comments. They were currently on a mission and naturally did not wish to complicate matters with new issues. After chatting a bit more to reassure him about his recovery, Carter said no more and soon took his leave. After all, as the leader of a mercenary group, he had many responsibilities and could not afford to waste time here.

It is a trivial matter, no need to pay attention to it

Wind Serpent

Upon hearing Rod's response, Lijie, who had initially appeared somewhat tense, relaxed considerably.

Upon hearing Carter's warning, the girl turned around in confusion.

You are welcome, this is what I should do

At that moment, a hand suddenly reached from behind, grabbing Lijie's collar and pulling her away just in the nick of time

He slightly turned his head, carefully staring outside the window. Soon, three or four green figures flashed by from outside, and at the same time, a series of low, indistinct sounds emerged.

If viewed solely from the surface, it is easy to mistake him for a frivolous aristocrat lacking in knowledge and skills. This is understandable, considering his frail physique, pale skin, and a face that somewhat resembles that of a woman, combined with his attire. No matter how one looks at it, he does not appear to be an adventurer embarking on a journey; rather, he resembles those wealthy second-generation individuals who spend their days seeking thrills and indulging in leisure.

The young girl's figure swayed slightly, nearly causing her to fall onto the bed. Fortunately, at the last moment, she reached out her hand to support herself against the headboard, managing to steady herself just in time. The two exchanged a glance, each perceiving a hint of confusion in the other's eyes

I am merely traveling around

So, where do you plan to go

However, in the next moment, a figure that flew past the window caused Rod's expression to instantly become serious

Thank you for your timely assistance

Hello, Mr. Carter

However, Carter believes that this young man is not as simple as he seems. The reason lies in the peculiar and mysterious magic array on the back of his right hand. As a spiritual master, Lijie can sense magical power from it, indicating that it is not a counterfeit. Yet, with Carter's many years of experience, he has rarely seen anyone directly inscribe a magic array onto their own body. This suggests that the young man's identity is quite extraordinary. Moreover, from their brief conversation earlier, Carter noticed that the young man's demeanor was neither arrogant nor servile; he exhibited neither pride nor subservience, and his expression was very calm. He has rarely seen anyone directly inscribe a magic array onto their own body. This suggests that the young man's identity is quite extraordinary. Furthermore, from their earlier brief exchange, Carter discerned that the young man's attitude was neither arrogant nor servile; he displayed neither pride nor subservience, and his expression was very calm. According to Lijie, he had only been awake for a little over ten minutes after regaining consciousness, yet he was able to maintain such composure and clarity regarding his current situation. Just based on this alone, he is far superior to those arrogant noble youths who lack knowledge and skills.

In that moment, the girl's blood seemed to freeze; she stared blankly at the wind serpent before her, her mind a complete blank, utterly unaware of how to react. In her eyes, Lijie could clearly see the sharp, glistening fangs that shone with a cold light, along with the *illustration* and the flesh-colored inner wall, and even the foul stench was distinctly perceptible.

The girl's expression was very serious. Although the person lying in front of her was merely a stranger she had just met, her demeanor clearly indicated that she did not care about such trivialities.

Carter couldn't help but furrow his brow as he scanned the deck. He had brought only six people on this mission, and those were the only ones left. Although the merchant ship had its own guards, their experience was insufficient. In fact, during the first wave of the attack, one-third of the guards had already fallen, and now only half remained. Given their panicked and disoriented state, it was unlikely they could hold out for much longer. Looking at those terrifying monsters, Carter's expression was grave. In fact, during the first wave of the attack, one-third of the guards had already fallen, and now only half remained. Given their panicked and disoriented state, it was unlikely they could hold out for much longer. Looking at those terrifying monsters, Carter's expression was grave

Carter interrupted the nearly hysterical roar of the fat merchant. Looking out, he saw that there were hundreds of Wind Serpents surrounding the merchant ship. At first, he could command his subordinates to use crossbows to attack, attempting to scare off these monsters. However, the Wind Serpents' spirit of "fearlessness in the face of death" truly exceeded his imagination. In fact, the death of their companions had only ignited the ferocity of these creatures. At this moment, they had already occupied the outer deck and began to push inward. The mercenaries had long since discarded their crossbows, wielding their weapons to engage in close combat with the enemy. Yet, the Wind Serpents' spirit of "fearlessness in the face of death" truly exceeded his imagination. In fact, the death of their companions had only ignited the ferocity of these creatures. At this moment, they had already occupied the outer deck and began to push inward. The mercenaries had long since discarded their crossbows, wielding their weapons to engage in close combat with the enemy.

Although it is said that airships are vessels that move by harnessing the powerful winds of the currents, and that the sky, unlike the ocean, does not have hidden reefs or whirlpools, it does not mean that there are no dangers. The current situation is clearly abnormal

He had faced wind serpents before, but this was the first time he encountered such a number, which made Carter feel somewhat nervous. He stepped forward again, his body agilely turning half a circle, and then he swung his dual swords sharply to the side, striking heavily against the wind serpent. Amidst the splattering blood, the injured wind serpent fell heavily to the ground, letting out a few unwilling roars before it finally became a cold corpse. He stepped forward again, his body agilely turning half a circle, and then he swung his dual swords sharply to the side, striking heavily against the wind serpent. Amidst the splattering blood, the injured wind serpent fell heavily to the ground, letting out a few unwilling roars before it finally became a cold corpse

This is fine

I will go take a look; you can rest here with peace of mind, do not worry.

Damn it, that cunning Bick. I knew it, I knew that bastard would point me to such a route for so little money; there must be a problem! This is murder! When I get back, I will definitely make him aware of my strength

I have heard that you come from the Eastern Highlands

However, it must be said that the taste is truly not as good as described in the comments

You hide inside and tell the captain that we need to leave here as soon as possible

Lijie! Be careful!

It is now all right

The red-haired mercenary leader, wielding dual swords, stood at the forefront, his expression serious as he gazed at the green figures swirling around the floating ship. Their appearance resembled snakes with bat wings, measuring over one meter in length. Although their somewhat slender bodies gave an impression of fragility, the sharp fangs revealed by their gaping mouths could quickly overturn that conclusion.

Then ... ...

Yes

Sitting beside Rod, the blonde girl wore a worried and serious expression as she gazed at the young man before her, her slightly anxious eyes resting on his shoulder, filled with a sense of reluctance

Carter raised his head and instinctively glanced around. Then, his heart suddenly skipped a beat

Rod nodded slightly

The upcoming time was relatively uneventful for Rod, but the food that Lijie brought piqued his interest. Although it was merely ordinary white bread and jerky, and Rod had consumed it numerous times in the game, those instances were merely "fake eating," serving only to restore the character's health and soul power, devoid of any flavor and unable to satisfy hunger. Now, he finally experienced firsthand the taste descriptions of white bread and jerky found in the food annotations, which was indeed a refreshing experience. However, it was still "fake eating," serving only to restore the character's health and soul power, devoid of any flavor and unable to satisfy hunger. Now, he finally experienced firsthand the taste descriptions of white bread and jerky found in the food annotations, which was indeed a refreshing experience

Let us discuss it after we break free from the encirclement

How do you feel? Does the wound still hurt?

The plump merchant hid beside the mercenary leader, his face pale, trembling as he wiped the beads of sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief

Lijie whispered her words and immediately turned to leave, closing the door behind her. As she looked at her retreating figure, Luode found himself at a loss for words, opening his mouth in a mix of laughter and tears, yet saying nothing. After all, he was older than her, wasn't it unnecessary to speak to him in such a tone as if he were a child?

Rod spoke while also gripping his left hand; the pain radiating from his sternum was no longer as intense as it had been at the beginning. Initially, he even found it somewhat difficult to breathe, but now it had improved significantly

However, you still need to rest more. Once we arrive at Deep Stone City, the conditions there will be much better, and perhaps your injuries will heal more quickly

They have encountered serious trouble

Upon hearing this sound, Rod felt a sinking sensation in his heart

Rod shrugged his shoulders

What she saw next was merely a large mouth, wide open, revealing sharp, venomous fangs