Chapter 6: The Caravan

Chipped!

It's not particularly difficult to deal with, but it's rare to encounter it... How are things on your end?

You see this

Yiming shrugged his shoulders and then pointed to Meiyali beside him

The headless corpse lay rigidly on top of Yiming, forcing him to push it aside before he could stand up and wipe the blood from his face. In his hands, the once unified double-edged sword was no longer there; instead, he held two pitch-black longswords. In fact, just moments ago, Yiming had deliberately lured the enemy in, and as the man lost control while charging forward, he had separated his double-edged sword, then reversed his grip to cross-cut the opponent's head.

Therefore, I want to probe their depths

Yi Ming gazed at the corpse before him and said calmly, then he crossed the hilts of two long swords. After a low, resonant metallic sound, the original double-edged sword reappeared in Yi Ming's hand. "If there is a next time, I truly hope you can learn your lesson"

Whether it is correct or not, we can only continue on this path for now. Regardless, we must first leave this desert; otherwise, even if you have 'structural coordination', you will not be able to endure it mentally.

What Lawrence said is half true and half false, but that is acceptable. Fabricated lies are easily seen through, yet if one says not a single lie, it will equally arouse suspicion from others

Yiming let out a long sigh, then lay down beside Meiyali. Today, he did not have to worry about the night wind, and he could finally get a good night's sleep.

How is that possible

( Yiming, do you think what we are doing is right )

Kufis turned around and extended his hand towards Yiming

Call! Call!

After losing the ability of "Construct Coordination," Meiyali curled up in the blanket with a pale face. Yiming picked up a few pieces of recently burned charcoal from outside and buried them beside Meiyali, trying to warm her up. After all, the nights in the desert are cold, presenting a stark contrast to the heat of the day. Faced with Meiyali's condition, Yiming could not come up with a better solution. In fact, as long as the ability of "Construct Coordination" is activated, any illness Meiyali had would heal in the shortest time possible. However, once "Construct Coordination" disappears, Meiyali's constitution would revert to its naturally weak state. If subjected to strong stimulation, she would fall ill again. During these days in the desert, Meiyali had been enduring a tormenting cycle of "illness—healing—re-illness—re-healing." He reached out to touch Meiyali's forehead, which felt slightly warm.

Just as Yiming withdrew to contemplate other methods to change his tactics, the man before him suddenly let out two loud shouts. Yiming then felt the ground beneath his feet begin to tremble violently, forming a massive vortex. Without a moment's hesitation, Yiming immediately jumped up, but he did not attempt to evade; instead, he actively approached the opponent. Although he did not know what the man was doing, Yiming instinctively sensed that if he tried to escape, the situation would become quite dire. Without any hesitation, Yiming quickly devised a countermeasure in the blink of an eye and swiftly put it into action.

Kufis casually tossed a small cloth bag over, and Carter picked it up, peering inside, nearly gasping in surprise

Indeed, with the assistance of Kufis, Lawrence and the other two were quickly accepted by the Bluma merchant caravan, which agreed to allow them to follow at the rear of the group. During the subsequent journey, Kufis engaged Lawrence in lively conversation, seemingly eager to extract some information about the two of them. After all, it was quite strange for such a powerful warrior to remain so obscure. However, Lawrence himself knew very little, and being a businessman, he understood why Yiming had no intention of covering for him. Thus, he merely repeated the events of the past few days, and throughout the journey, Kufis continued to chat with Lawrence, trying to glean more information, but Lawrence's limited knowledge left her with little to discern.

Oh dear... this time it is truly thanks to both of you

For a warrior, your equipment is indeed quite rare

Kufis took a sip of wine and then threw the bottle back to the man.

It is truly my honor to be able to travel alongside the renowned Bruma Chamber of Commerce from the Northern Region

Yiming replied softly, while returning the handkerchief to Meiyali beside him

Kufis deftly maneuvered between the various tents, her keen gaze observing the surroundings. Her eyes lingered for a moment on the tent of Yiming and Meiyali, before she walked over to the watchfire, taking the strong liquor thrown to her by a burly man nearby

Lawrence hurriedly took over the conversation, still unaware of who the warrior-like woman before him was

Indeed, upon seeing Yi Ming unexpectedly launch an attack towards him, the man who had been toying with a dagger immediately wore a stiff smile. Before the whistling blade could strike him, he rolled to the side, managing to evade Yi Ming's assault in a rather awkward manner. Nevertheless, in his panic, his back was still grazed by Yi Ming, leaving a layer of skin torn.

After completing his self-introduction, Kofis proceeded to the main topic

Yiming held the other person's hand and softly announced his name along with the book. He did not explain the ambiguities of Lawrence's lies, just as he had done with Lawrence; if the other party was truly intelligent, they would know better than to ask. Kufis, on the other hand, laughed heartily and then turned to extend his hand to Meiyali, who was standing nearby.

I have long admired your esteemed name. In the Fieldlay Desert, there is no merchant who is unaware of the 'Moon Eagle' mercenary group. It is truly an honor for me to meet the renowned beauty of the group. Ah, please allow me to introduce myself; my name is Lawrence, and as you can see, I am a traveling merchant.

Just now, Yiming suggested to me that he hopes to travel with us. I share the same opinion, as anything can happen in the desert, and it would be good for us to look out for each other. I wonder what your thoughts are on this matter

Indeed, both of you are truly remarkable, capable of eliminating so many sand bandits... I presume you are both advanced warriors, right? I am fortunate to have encountered such esteemed individuals; otherwise, with my frail constitution, I would likely have perished several times over... By the way, Yiming, what exactly did you discover over there just now...

Ah, these two are the warriors I have hired. I encountered them in the desert; they were also lost. We are all wanderers in this vast world, so it is only natural for us to look out for one another

In any case, being able to eliminate so many sand bandits, you truly are quite impressive

500 gold coins

Split open

"Hey, Kufeisi, I didn't expect you to be so nice to those two little brats. They are just newcomers, and you even gave them a tent? Is it because that guy is handsome, and you've developed a crush?"

The pain in his back and the humiliating manner of his escape filled the man with an unusual sense of shame and anger. Just moments ago, he had intended to summon the sandworm he had raised to attack Yiming, then lie in wait to ambush him. However, to his surprise, the young boy seemed to have anticipated his plan and charged at him instead. This forced the man to abandon his strategy; could he really summon the sandworm to devour himself? That creature was notoriously gluttonous and equally infamous for not letting anything escape once it was inside... This compelled the man to abandon his plan; could he really summon the sandworm to devour himself? That creature was notoriously gluttonous and equally infamous for not letting anything escape once it was inside...

We have just been attacked by sand bandits

I am very sorry, Miss Kufis, but Meiyali... is unable to speak

You all, this is ... ...

I sincerely apologize, but my weapon is not limited to just one form

Oh my goodness! Is this the head of the 'Hungry Wolf' and 'Fat Bear'?! Captain, how did you manage to get this?! These two are the biggest sand bandits in the area! I remember their bounty is...

Ding!!

Seeing the long sword in Yiming's hand break into two pieces, the man felt a surge of joy. Although the dagger in his hand appeared to be a poorly made imitation, it was, in fact, a remarkably sharp dagger. Moreover, it was one of the few cherished possessions of the man, as its appearance was so unremarkable that almost no one would believe such a small knife could sever their weapon. Therefore, when the small knife in his hand cut through their long swords, the expressions of fear and despair on those warriors' faces filled the man with extraordinary excitement. ... It was the same now; he was panting heavily, almost able to imagine Yiming's astonished expression ...

Then, Mr. Lawrence

The man before me is not easy to deal with

Twenty? Captain, have you had too much to drink! Even for us, it is impossible to eliminate more than twenty sand bandits without sustaining any injuries.

There are at least twenty sand bandits here, and you are alone

Yiming hurriedly interjected, explaining to Kufis. After all, Meiyali's "ability" cannot be used on just anyone; if it were only one or two people, it would be manageable to explain clearly. However, if more people were to find out, it would inevitably raise suspicion or fear. Meiyali might have considered the same reason, which is why she did not intend to use "thought communication" with Kufis. Upon hearing Yiming's words, Kufis was somewhat surprised and withdrew her hand, nodding apologetically at Meiyali. Meiyali might have considered the same reason, which is why she did not intend to use "thought communication" with Kufis. Upon hearing Yiming's words, Kufis was somewhat surprised and withdrew her hand, nodding apologetically at Meiyali. However, the girl clearly did not seem to mind, or perhaps she had already grown accustomed to it.

Lawrence exaggeratedly performed a bow, and in fact, he was well aware that if it were not for the surprising strength displayed by Yiming and Meiyali, such an uncomparable pairing would hardly have received any agreement. Now, the reason Kufis took the initiative to extend an invitation is likely not merely for the sake of the invitation itself, but rather to have designs on Yiming and Meiyali. After all, for a mercenary group, having more powerful individuals is naturally better. Individuals like Yiming and Meiyali, who possess great strength and appear to have no ties to other factions, would certainly become targets for Kufis to recruit. Unlike regular armies, mercenary groups do not concern themselves with backgrounds; unless one is a notorious criminal with serious offenses, it is rare for a mercenary group to refuse the joining of a strong individual.

Although Meiyali also shook hands with Kufis, she did not say a word, which caused Kufis to furrow his brow in displeasure

A crisp sound of weapons clashing rang out, and as the phantom opposite vanished, Yiming's true form emerged under the man's attack. The dagger in the man's hand was pressed tightly against Xuanyuan, and with the man's sinister smile, it seemed as if he intended to cleave both the sword and Yiming in half. However, the unbelievable happened; under the man's frenzied strikes, the double-edged longsword in Yiming's hand actually bent in the middle

Iming

This is also the soul of the two of them under my command, I believe you should understand why I did this

But... how is this possible? Even if it is you, the leader, encountering these two murderers, it would be impossible...

The man stood up and wiped the dust from his face. He glared fiercely at Yiming, who stood not far away in the same relaxed posture. After a moment of silence, he suddenly moved, brandishing his dagger and thrusting it into the air beside him like an arrow released from a bow

Are you the renowned "Red-Haired" Kofis?

The female warrior walked up to Lawrence and extended a hand to him

These two individuals are not to be underestimated; you would do well to exercise caution. They have eliminated more than 20 sand bandits.

A female voice interrupted Lawrence's question, and everyone turned in surprise to look. They saw the female warrior who had previously negotiated with Yiming slowly approaching. It must be said that although she had set out to follow them afterward, the strong winds and Yiming's swift pace caused her to ultimately lose track of her target. If it had not been for the faint sounds of weapons clashing carried by the wind, she might have gotten lost in the desert. At this moment, she was wide-eyed in astonishment, staring at the bodies of the sand bandits scattered on the ground, as well as the three individuals standing unharmed beside the camel cart.

These two individuals ... ...

There is nothing particularly noteworthy; it seems that people in this world do not have any unique methods of using weapons

Lawrence was taken aback, and it did not seem to be feigned. He then hurriedly grasped the other person's hand

After arriving in this world, Yiming had this thought for the first time. This man appeared on the surface to be like a monkey that had not fully evolved, yet his speed and agility were several times more impressive than that of a monkey. Moreover, he was the first one not to be deceived by Yiming's illusions, instead using methods akin to "listening to the wind to discern position" to counter Yiming's attacks. Compared to the previous sand bandits, this individual was on an entirely different level. Furthermore, he was also the first one not to be deceived by Yiming's illusions, instead using methods akin to "listening to the wind to discern position" to counter Yiming's attacks. Compared to the previous sand bandits, this individual was on an entirely different level.

Thank you for your hard work, is it difficult to deal with

Hello, Mr. Merchant

However ... ...

... ... ''

Indeed

Kufis spoke as he took the bag back from Carter and casually scooped up some sand to pour into the bag

The female warrior stared wide-eyed in astonishment; she would rather believe her previous judgment than accept the reality before her. After all, on the surface, Mei Yali appeared no different from an ordinary young lady of a wealthy family. Moreover, her elaborate and luxurious dress was entirely unsuitable for intense physical activity during combat, and a misstep could even hinder her own movements. Although Mei Yali's eyes momentarily stunned the female warrior, she quickly regained her composure and pretended to be indifferent as she passed by. Furthermore, her elaborate and luxurious dress was entirely unsuitable for intense physical activity during combat, and a misstep could even hinder her own movements. Although Mei Yali's eyes momentarily stunned the female warrior, she quickly regained her composure and pretended to be indifferent as she passed by

Too careless

Shut up, Carter

Kufis said coldly, in fact, after that, she had quietly examined the bodies of the sand thieves while Yiming and the others were not paying attention. The results indeed indicated that Yiming was not lying; the bodies clearly bore traces of two different combat techniques. One was specialized in thrusting, targeting only lethal areas such as the heart and throat. The other was indiscriminate in its targets but possessed immense power in its slashing attacks, leaving very few intact corpses in the wake of such force. It was evident that these were left by two individuals with distinct fighting styles.

( ... ... Good night ... ... )

Kufis nodded, and under the glow of the flames, her expression grew increasingly serious

At that moment, the man suddenly felt a chill around his neck. He opened his mouth in surprise, but from Yiming's eyes, he could see neither the fear he desired nor any astonishment. Instead, all he saw was a faint mockery—and the head that had already departed from his body.

So I want you to be quiet

It is also my honor to meet you, beautiful miss

( ... ... )

By the way, miss, may I ask if you are...

I am Kufeisi, the leader of the "Moon Eagle" mercenary group. We are currently responsible for escorting the cargo of the Bluma Chamber of Commerce. I believe you are a fellow traveler

At this moment, Lawrence emerged from beneath the car, wearing a relaxed and cheerful expression as he spoke to the two.

Good night

The entire caravan proceeded smoothly along the way, setting up camp only by evening. Unlike before, Yiming and Meiyali finally shared a tent, no longer having to wrap themselves in blankets on the large cart for the night.

As he walked back to the carriage, what awaited Yiming was Meiyali's smile and the handkerchief she extended. Yiming gave a wry smile, accepting the handkerchief to wipe the blood from his face

I never expected to encounter such a young yet powerful warrior

What is going on

Carter still wore a look of half-belief and half-doubt

Mei Yali glanced at the overweight man who was half-buried in the sand and moved slightly closer to Yiming