Chapter 6: Sword Armor Tiger

The caravan was soon ready, and Xu Feng set off with them on the journey to the imperial capital. It was noon, and the sun cast a warm heat upon him. The young man turned back to glance at the city walls of Ruer, the first place he had settled upon arriving at the Blue Sea Star. He would definitely return here in the future

The planet of Ocean Blue possesses a more complex ecosystem than that of Earth, with animals categorized into two types: one type consists of ordinary beasts, which are generally more ferocious than those on Earth, while the other type includes the legendary magical beasts found in fantasy novels

To speak frankly, in such a small place, the mercenary group they managed to hire can at most be considered a third-rate one. There are no mages, nor is there a diverse array of professions. After all, those who can wield magic are few and far between. Among the dozen or so mercenaries, they are primarily warriors, with the only two archers equipped with short knives for close combat. Furthermore, among these individuals, only the leader, Nike, barely passed the intermediate low-level assessment of the Knight Association. The others are all of a low rank, akin to the lowest tier of knights, which means they lack even the ability to harness fighting spirit.

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A fierce howl echoed, causing the trees to tremble; the sound was far greater than that of the king of beasts on Earth. This is not good; it is a magical beast

The trees trembled, and the sound grew closer. Finally, Xu Feng saw the legendary creature. How should I describe it... It resembled a tiger from Earth, but its size was at least twice as large, and instead of smooth fur, its body was covered with a hard shell, adorned with countless sharp spikes.

The campfire crackled, the spring chill was palpable, and the night in the forest felt somewhat cool. Xu Feng and the members of the caravan gathered around the campfire, drinking and laughing. This marked the fifteenth day since they had departed from Luer City

The reason it is said to be forced is that the fighting spirit of the leader, as a dividing line between the intermediate and lower levels, is very thin, and during battle, it cannot be sustained. Compared to Miss Catherine, who is also of the intermediate lower grade, although the levels are the same, the gap is very evident.

Roar

Although there was a smile on his face, Xu Feng's mood was not as pleasant as it seemed. How should I put it... it was a bit boring. Adventure was not as wonderful as imagined. Throughout this journey, he had endured hardships, sleeping outdoors and facing exhaustion. Every evening during dinner, he would gather around the campfire to listen to the older men tell stories. But to be honest, they were far less exciting than those in novels. Xu Feng shook his head, reminding himself to be patient; everything would get better. Once he arrived in the imperial capital, he would surely be able to showcase his talents and carve out a new territory for himself.

Unlike ordinary beasts, magical beasts are not only powerful but also possess intelligence. Their level of cleverness is proportional to their rank. According to legend, the intelligence of the ultimate magical beast is comparable to that of humans

The bonfire blazed brightly as people drank low-quality liquor. Although the taste was not pleasant, it provided warmth, dispelling the chill of the early spring night. Just as dinner was only halfway through, a sharp whistle suddenly pierced the air. Nike's expression changed, and the mercenaries resting nearby also stood up, drawing their knives and nocking their bows. That whistle was a prearranged warning signal.

However, it also noticed that the more than ten people surrounding it were not to be trifled with, and with a roar, the armored tiger let out a threatening growl

Sword Armor Tiger

Unfazed by changes, their style of action is commendable. Although this small mercenary group is not particularly strong, their experience is exceptionally seasoned

The Sword Armored Tiger belongs to the fourth level, which is a typical mid-tier magical beast. The fierce light flashing in its eyes indicates that this Sword Armored Tiger is out in search of food. As the saying goes, "humans die for wealth, and birds die for food." The danger posed by a hungry magical beast is self-evident

Roar

The faces of most merchants displayed a look of fear, wondering how they could be so unfortunate

With a long road ahead, can Xu Feng, as a member of the time-traveling army, achieve greatness?

Xu Feng and the members of the caravan hid behind, and in the eyes of this boy from Earth, there was little fear; instead, there was excitement and a hint of nervousness. Beasts of magic, this was something only found in novels. How different could fiction be from reality? Xu Feng's eyes sparkled as he stared intently at the magical beasts in the arena

A flicker of astonishment passed through Nike's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by resilience. The situation was dire; the Sword Armored Tiger was an earth-type magical beast, classified as a Level 4 creature in the Adventurers' Guild's records. The strength of their side appeared too weak in comparison to it.

Although the Sword Armored Tiger possesses intelligence, it is not very high. Such a standoff quickly wears down its patience, and with a roar, it lunges at a mercenary on its left.

Although it was somewhat arduous, it is fortunate that the journey was relatively smooth, and we did not encounter any robbers or dangers. However, the experienced mercenaries did not let their guard down. Under the command of Captain Nike, they established several watchpoints around the area.

In the past, when reading fantasy novels on Earth, mercenary groups were indeed an indispensable element. However, seeing these bloodthirsty adventurers in person still brought Xu Feng a sense of shock, as Hetushu.com mentioned that it is ultimately just a novel

However, this is not due to their lack of effort, but rather the constraints of talent. In fact, from these mercenaries, Xu Feng can sense a certain aura, a fierce and iron-blooded aura. Although they are not powerful and do not possess advanced martial skills, these mercenaries use the swords in their hands and their boiling blood to slay magical beasts, repel thieves, and protect the commercial trade from Ruer to the imperial capital

Everyone, do not panic; I will go check the situation

Bloodstains lingered at the corners of the monster's mouth. Clearly, the two mercenaries stationed on the perimeter for vigilance had already been killed. Witnessing the tragic death of their comrades, the other mercenaries displayed anger in their eyes, yet they refrained from acting rashly. At such a moment, it was even more important to heed the captain's command

The term "monster" inherently implies certain peculiar abilities, and they are synonymous with ferocity. Even the most powerful beings, such as wizards, would not easily provoke them unless absolutely necessary. Today has indeed proven to be quite unfortunate.