Chapter 0008: Official Group Number

Wow, that's impressive. I see you are quite small, yet you have so many clever ideas? Is this what they call... mature for your age? You think a lot, and I really admire you

Your condition is not good, and you still want to engage in a physical confrontation; this is quite exhausting. However, if you are not waiting for your senior sister, there are actually other ways. Did you not arrive on cranes? As long as you call your cranes down, escaping will not be a problem.

"Go ahead, I can't speak for the distant parts, but simply sending you there should not be a problem. However, if you call the crane down, will the sound be very loud? I'm afraid that if you call out like that, before the crane arrives, those who seek your life might come first"

Is that true or not? We clearly just went straight in and came out running, what was so difficult about that

The green-clad beauty's eyes widened in shock, and her first instinct upon regaining her senses was to jump away from him, as far as possible. However, due to her severe injuries and exhaustion, she instead collapsed against his shoulder.

Life is indeed full of changes

Saying this fiercely, Ye Jielin was well aware that, for the same reason, the other party must also be aware of the situation. Those individuals, in order to prevent any leaks, would undoubtedly prioritize their own lives... Being inexplicably caught up in such a deadly situation was truly unfortunate; the place of San Yue Mountain was indeed sinister...

Ye Jielin thought that the young man was referring to those fierce individuals, and she secretly nodded, feeling that his thoughts were meticulous and no less than her own. However, she had no idea that Meng Yan's concern was not about those disciples from the sects, but rather about the people from the nearby village of Xiao Jiao.

Hello, what's wrong with the body collector? If you find it dirty, don't lean against me. I want to tell you that this profession is the pinnacle of the service industry. If it weren't for me, you might end up leaving a corpse in the wilderness, with no one to collect it... Speaking of which, that ancient heritage of yours, just keep it for yourself. However, I really like the pair of shoes and socks you are wearing, they are beautifully embroidered. Can I keep them for myself when I work a little later?

Is it true or not? I see you can barely walk steadily, yet you talk about sweeping through armies. Let me advise you: everything is just an external possession; life is the most important. It's not worth risking your life for a piece of scrap metal. If you really can't escape later, just give that piece of scrap to them in exchange for your life. After all, it's just a piece of scrap metal. I have plenty in my warehouse at home. Sigh, I really don't understand why you all want to steal this stuff. Is there a shortage of iron outside?

You really don't understand anything. The ancient heritage is the origin of all modern weaponry. All technologies related to weaponry are the result of studying ancient heritage. It can even be said that without ancient heritage, there would be no contemporary human world. This is something everyone knows, and I don't understand why you seem to have never heard of it; it's simply unbelievable

A casual remark from the young man awakened Ye Jielin to the realization that she could not abandon her senior sister and leave first. However, the crane carried the medicine and distress signals she had brought with her. Although this was not the Eastern lands, and even if she launched the distress fireworks, reinforcements would not arrive quickly, or perhaps not at all, it could still have some deterrent effect. If luck was on her side, it might scare off those assailants, allowing her to buy some time.

Oh, that's great. If they really went into the cave, you won't have to worry about being chased... They all say it's a forbidden place; do you think it's that easy to get out of there? It's because you promised to give gold and silver that I took you in and brought you out. Ordinary people who go in... none come out.

Hello! I am supporting you, but this random knocking is very painful... it hurts... stop hitting! Otherwise, I will drag you away and bury you!

Are you the one who collects corpses? Not a beggar?

You have a point," Ye Jielin reluctantly admitted, saying, "But the energy emitted by that crystal cave makes the cranes afraid to approach. I'm afraid I won't be able to call them over; we need to return to the place where we started walking. Once we get there, I can call the cranes down, and then... I will have a way to deal with these things.

Meng Yan's casual remark made Jie Lin want to roll her eyes again. She really wanted to tell this young man how the Ye family in the Eastern Lands single-handedly held up the sky, how immense their power was, and how many factions vied to curry favor with them. However, facing a boy who might not have stepped out of San Yue Mountain in his entire life and was completely unaware of the outside world, she realized that no matter how much she said, it would hold no significance for him. Therefore, Jie Lin merely replied lightly, "There is a bit of power. As long as I don't die this time and can get in touch with my family, all those beasts outside will be doomed..."

The issue should not be significant. The crane is our Ye family's war steed, capable of charging into battle. Do not be deceived by their gentle and calm demeanor; they are actually quite formidable in combat. If it were not for encountering a master...

The atmosphere feels off; I always think it’s a bit too quiet here," Jielin said, hiding in the bushes, addressing the boy beside her. "Is it possible that those guys are lying in ambush here, surpassing us?

Your ancient heritage is quite convenient, isn't it? Such a large shield, it can grow big and then shrink, appear and then disappear. Is that why they are coming to steal it?

Oh, this is hard to say, but aren't you capable of sweeping through thousands of troops? A mere ambush is simply not enough to challenge you. Why not go all out and sweep them away? In fact, you might as well not use your shield for defense; they definitely won't be able to withstand your attack

Feeling touched on a sensitive point, Ye Jielin glanced at Meng Yan with lingering anger, yet she had to admit that he was right. Just as she was about to say something, she suddenly noticed his serious expression. After hesitating for a few seconds, she finally said: "Ah, I just forgot, we should have directly lured them into the hole; that way, they would be doomed. However... I wouldn't have any achievements, and your senior sister might also be implicated and unable to get out."

After glancing at the encirclement from all directions, the young man turned his head and earnestly asked Jielin: "... Is your condition any better? These people seem to have little patience, and someone appears to be starting to take off their pants again. They probably won't wait for you much longer... When do you plan to start sweeping through the ranks?"

Jielin initially had similar thoughts, but upon hearing that this might endanger her senior sister, she immediately swallowed her words and continued walking with the young man. Before long, they arrived at their destination, which was a fork in the road. Surrounded by pine and cypress trees, the vegetation was dense, making it an ideal spot for an ambush, yet there were hardly any people in sight

Jielin initially felt a sense of pride, but upon reflection, she realized that this so-called cleverness of hers relied on the support of this person to escape, which was truly a disgrace. Moreover, no matter how intelligent she considered herself, she had been consistently infuriated by this grave digger to the point of near death, which only proved that he was superior to her. With this thought, she found little to boast about.

By the way, your surname is Ye, right? I heard them calling you that. Is your Ye family very impressive

Hmph, it's nothing much. My living environment is quite different from those guys. If my mind were similar to theirs, I would have long since...

"You fool! 'Sweeping through thousands of troops' is what I say when I'm in good form. Right now... right now I'm not in good shape. When they attacked just now, I originally wanted to counterattack first and then take the initiative, but due to lack of stamina, I could only manage to counterattack. Otherwise, I would have already dealt with them thoroughly! And by the way, I would have taken care of you too!"

Ye Jielin spoke, unconsciously waving her hand. With that motion, a sound was produced that stirred the nearby gusts of wind, and in an instant, over a dozen figures swiftly emerged from behind the trees. They were none other than the disciples from the Red Sun Manor and the Moon Devouring Stronghold. Each held a weapon, and as soon as they appeared, they sealed off all possible escape routes, surrounding the two at the center, clearly leaving no way out for the young man and woman.

The youth truly does not understand, but these words, when heard by Jielin, are nothing but painful mockery. As Jielin listened, anger surged within her, and she could not help but unleash a flurry of punches, striking his back and shoulders a dozen times.

Jielin's parrot-claw shield was something Meng Yan attempted to lift, only to discover that it weighed over a thousand pounds, far beyond the strength of an ordinary person. However, Jielin manipulated it effortlessly from a distance, raising and lowering it as if controlling a piece of white paper, without any exertion. In the end, with a simple wave of her hand, the entire massive shield vanished without a trace, which even made the boy, accustomed to extraordinary people and objects, unable to refrain from expressing his admiration.

This statement is merely a threat, as when Meng Yan took over this job from his predecessor, one of the several vows he made was to never associate with anything alive that could be buried with the book. However, this statement had some effect on Jielin; she reluctantly stopped her actions and turned to say: "Don't be naive. There was a slight chance of survival before, but now that they have seen the Parrot Claw Battle Shield and discovered that I lack the corresponding combat power, they will definitely want my life... Killing for possessions, being guilty for holding items, I was informed of this on the very first day I was entrusted with the Parrot Claw Battle Shield."

Oh! Do you know how many people say such things to me every year, only to end up being buried by my own hands one by one... You people are all the same, I have long since gotten used to it

If the killing intent could be easily seen by you, it wouldn't be called killing intent. Before your senior sister suddenly disappeared, didn't you notice anything unusual?

If you continue to speak nonsense, I will definitely kill you

I am just someone who collects corpses in the mountains, occasionally planting some vegetables. What do I need to know about the affairs outside?

Ye Jielin repeatedly assessed the situation and ultimately decided to take the risk, accelerating her departure from the area alongside Meng Yan. After traveling a distance, Ye Jielin suddenly felt a jolt of anxiety and said, "Now that we are running like this, have they caught up with us? If they don't pursue us and enter the cave, will Senior Sister..."

Do not look down on others with your narrow perspective; I am not the same as those people! The Parrot Claw Battle Shield is not an ordinary ancient relic. The weapons in the hands of those individuals are all useless. If it weren't for my poor condition, I could easily sweep through an army single-handedly against such lowly opponents!

Mount San Yue is the birthplace of Meng Yan, featuring a main peak and several subsidiary peaks. The surroundings, both in front and behind the mountain, have become unrecognizable. He possesses great physical strength; even while supporting Jie Lin as they run, his pace remains steady. During their journey, the two engaged in further conversation.