Chapter 002 Treasure

"Don't say anymore!" Chen Mu interrupted Gu Chen, fearing that Gu Chen might offend the Qingyi because of him, and said, "How about this: you look around to see if there's anything to fill your stomach nearby, and I'll go a bit further to take a look!"

Get up! The young woman in blue lifted her sleeve but did not step forward; she merely pretended to gesture and then casually asked, "By the way, what does that kid from the Gu family, Gu Chen, say about how he has escaped from the clutches of the Witch Dragon several times? Does he really... have some kind of magical artifact?"

Gu Chen was even more indignant, and the internal fighting spirit had already surged forth.

"Not good, Gu Chen has been deceived," Chen Mu said anxiously

As Zhao Xing had just risen, the figure in green threw a small vial of spiritual medicine from their sleeve into Zhao Xing's hand, saying: "Try a taste every day, and in three days, your fighting spirit will be enhanced"

Oh, I see! The green-clad figure stroked his beard and nodded, then turned around and returned to the mercenary guild behind him, no longer inquiring about Chen Mu's news

However, after the recent reflection, Chen Mu no longer thought so. He smiled and said, "Gu Chen, have you forgotten where I grew up? When it comes to this Lost Forest, I am a hundred times more familiar than you. Even though I cannot resort to violence, with my understanding of the terrain, I can easily ensure my own safety"

"How can that be?" Gu Chen immediately jumped up and opposed, saying: "Although you are the nemesis of that witch dragon, what will you do if you encounter other magical beasts? Your strength..." At this point, Gu Chen subconsciously realized that he had brought up Chen Mu's painful memories and immediately fell silent.

As he spoke, the fighting spirit within Gu Chen surged, urging the surrounding sand to strike towards Zhao Xing.

What Gu Chen said is not without merit; the recent retreat of the Wu Jiao is likely due to the unclear reasons between Chen Mu and Wu Jiao! This is also an experience summarized by Gu Chen, as Chen Mu has repeatedly encountered Wu Jiao and managed to turn misfortune into fortune. However, in reality, the fighting spirit within Chen Mu has never remained stagnant in his body! To put it another way, if the Chen Mu of a day earlier had encountered an ordinary low-level magical beast, he would have had almost no ability to kill it, which is why Chen Mu could only serve as a guide and could not become a thug for the mercenary guild.

Before Qingyi could respond, two small figures walked over from behind. One of the sturdier children was Gu Chen, a friend of Chen Mu, who said: "Chen Mu is right"

Seeing Qingyi leave with Zhao Xing, Gu Chen angrily scolded, "What a thing! Relying on the fact that Lord Qingyi was once a member of his clan, he dares to act recklessly. Hmph!"

"Hmm, how many times?" In the midst of the conversation, Qingyi noticed the number of times mentioned by Gu Chen. It is said that very few people have survived after encountering the Wu Jiao, yet Gu Chen in front of her claimed to have met Chen Mu several times. Is this true or is there some special reason behind it?

Ah, how strange

Argumentative and unreasonable

He! Zhao Xing was completely focused on the elixir in front of him, showing no interest in anything else. He casually responded, "Only Gu Chen would think highly of Chen Mu. That Chen Mu is just an orphan without parents, taken in by a couple of oddballs. As for having seen the Witch Dragon, I bet that's all made up by them!"

On the Eastern Continent, any auxiliary items that aid in the cultivation of fighting energy are classified as three grades and nine levels of heaven, earth, and humanity. The same applies to magical beasts, such as the Wujiao, which possesses a strength of level four in humanity. Moreover, treasures like spiritual herbs are the best shortcut to enhance fighting energy. Although the number of pharmacists capable of refining spiritual herbs has increased in recent years, for an ordinary person like Zhao Xing, it is equivalent to an astronomical price. Although the inferior product thrown to Zhao Xing by Qingyi is of lesser quality, it is undoubtedly a priceless gift for him. Immediately stepping back two paces, he knelt down again and bowed his head, saying: "Disciple thanks Master! Disciple expresses gratitude to Master!"

Hearing Gu Chen mention this matter, Zhao Xing simply tore off the facade and shouted at Chen Mu and Gu Chen: "Yes, I am indeed after that quota for the Imperial Guard! The Imperial Guard is the personal troop of Crown Prince Su Yala, and all the past generals stationed at the border have been promoted from among the personal troops of Crown Prince Su Yala. You, Gu Chen, rely on the favor of your father, the city lord, to obtain a quota, and I, Zhao Xing, have nothing to say about it. But Chen Mu is just an orphan without parents; why should he also have this quota?"

Seeing Zhao Xing's evasive arguments, Gu Chen shouted: "Zhao Xing, have you lost your mind? At this critical moment, you are still thinking about the Imperial Guard issue. The crisis is imminent, and you are still concerned with personal grudges!"

Upon seeing the Qingyi, Chen Mu quickly stepped forward, eager to provide a way out for Qingyi, and reported: "Not to mention the young Wujiao, with your strength, esteemed Qingyi, even facing an adult Wujiao would be more than sufficient. However, unless absolutely necessary, why should we trouble you, esteemed Qingyi?"

Hearing Qingyi talk about the news of Prince Suya's recruitment of the Imperial Guard, and with Qingyi encouraging him in such a manner, Zhao Xing could not help but feel a surge of excitement within. If Qingyi were to say some favorable words, he might just be able to enter the Imperial Guard, which would indeed be a matter of great honor for his family! With a quick thought, he knelt down and said, "Zhao Xing pays his respects to the master!"

It has gone far away

Upon hearing this, the young woman in blue nodded slightly. Although Gu Chen's earlier careless remarks had made her feel quite embarrassed, she was, after all, entangled with the juvenile Wujiao since childhood, and she herself had no certainty. Taking the opportunity, she followed Chen Mu's lead and asked, "Why do you say that as long as we do not actively provoke it, this juvenile Wujiao will not pose a threat to us?"

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"Hmm, I understand. You all be careful and stay alert as you go down!" After dismissing the mercenaries from the Mercenary Guild, Qingyi cast a meaningful glance at Chen Mu, then said to Zhao Xing: "Come with me. Gu Chen, you all go find something to eat; I wonder what edible things are still in this Lost Forest?"

Zhao Xing did not show any weakness; he immediately gathered his energy, drew his long sword, and urged his fighting spirit. In an instant, the sword spun into a screen, blocking the sand and dust. Zhao Xing smiled slightly and looked at Chen Mu, saying: "What? If one person cannot defeat me, do you think two can come at me together?"

What is wrong with bullying him

Seeing several children misbehaving, the mercenaries of the Mercenary Guild shouted, "What do you understand? Go back!"

He had not finished speaking. Gu Chen, feeling indignant, sought revenge for Chen Mu.

At such a young age, you speak arrogantly; none of us would dare to say such things. Do you, a mere child, truly understand this?

"My Lord in Blue, please hold on!" As he saw the Lord in Blue about to take action, Chen Muming, who did not wish to meddle, knew that his obstruction would surely provoke the Lord's ire. However, Chen Mu was more aware that if the Lord in Blue angered the Witch Jiao, he might be able to escape from her clutches, but the others accompanying him would not be so fortunate. He said, "My Lord in Blue, this magical beast has not yet reached its full potential. If we do not actively provoke it, it will certainly not retaliate against us!"

Chen Mu's expression was as calm as ever, completely unlike what one would expect for his age. He continued, "This should only be a juvenile witch dragon!"

Hmm?

This

As soon as these words were spoken, a group of mercenaries fell silent once again. After a brief pause, someone finally couldn't help but speak up: "Even a juvenile witch dragon possesses the strength of nine stars, yet our strongest is merely... and the danger still exists, constantly threatening our lives." Mid-sentence, the mercenaries skillfully avoided the sensitive topic of the disparity in strength between the green-clad figure and the witch dragon.

Meanwhile, Zhao Xing took the opportunity to slander, saying: "Chen Mu, Gu Chen, what do you mean? Are you questioning whether Lord Qingyi is unable to defeat even the young Wujiao?"

The mercenary from the Mercenary Guild listened for a while, and after confirming that there were no mistakes, he walked up to the figure in blue and said: "My lord in blue, the magical beast has already gone far away. It seems that this young man was not lying!"

Thank you, Master

Rest assured. You have forgotten that I still have a treasure yet to be utilized

Although Lord Qingyi holds a prestigious status, he possesses only the strength of an Eight-Star Fighter, while the young Wu Jiao has the strength of a Nine-Star Fighter. This difference of one star is certainly not merely a difference of rank on the surface. Gu Chen spoke hastily, without thinking, and blurted it out.

You all listen, it seems to have walked away!

Hearing the confident response of his companion Gu Chen, Chen Mu shook his head helplessly and then said: "It is not surprising that everyone just mentioned they have never heard such a cry before"

You are originally my kin. This time, Crown Prince Suara has come here for important matters, which is why the small city of Liyang has the opportunity to be selected for the quota of the Suara Crown Prince's Imperial Guard. I, Qingyi, seek nothing else but hope to have my own legacy under the command of Crown Prince Suara in my lifetime. You must practice diligently!

Zhao Xing, do not be overly oppressive!

Chen Mu's expression was grim

"Scoundrels! In the face of a great enemy, do you still wish to engage in private duels?" At the same time, the figure in green lightly waved their hand, suppressing the fighting spirit of the two individuals.

Hmm? The green-clad figure turned to look at Chen Mu

"Treasure?" The blue-clad figure, who had used their fighting spirit to eavesdrop on the conversation between Chen Mu and Gu Chen, couldn't help but murmur softly. Then, turning around to look at Zhao Xing, they said: "Zhao Xing!"

elixir

Zhao Xing did not dare to be careless; he could provoke Chen Mu, but he felt some apprehension towards Gu Chen

Seeing Zhao Xing's provocation, Gu Chen, feeling indignant for his friend, pointed out the reason: "You have repeatedly insulted Chen Mu, isn't it just for that spot in the Imperial Guard?"

What else is there to say? Just as Chen Mu was about to speak, another tall boy who had come with Gu Chen cast a disdainful glance at Chen Mu and said: "Boasting is futile; the Wujiao is after all a Level 4 magical beast. How can we, a group of mere mortals, contend with it? I believe only Lord Qingyi can intervene to stop such a beast. As for Chen Mu... he is not worthy!"

Hearing Qingyi's inquiry, Chen Mu realized that his words had taken effect. He said: "I report to you, Lord Qingyi, that this juvenile witch dragon, due to its inherently simple nature, has not evolved into a state where its eyes can clearly see specific objects; it can only rely on its feelings. Therefore, its vigilance towards the outside world is exceptionally strong. As long as we do not actively provoke it, it will not easily come here to pose a threat to us."

Hearing Gu Chen's words, Zhao Xing cast a disdainful glance and then, addressing the figure in green, said flatteringly: "What is there to fear? With the esteemed presence of the figure in green, is there any need to worry about not being able to kill the witch dragon?"

Hearing Zhao Xing's words, Qing Yi was taken aback. He had merely offered a casual compliment, not expecting Zhao Xing to be so understanding. Moreover, Zhao Xing's earlier defense of him had indeed shown a good grasp of his thoughts. After some contemplation, he realized that he would indeed need someone to assist him in the future, and since Zhao Xing was a member of his own family, it would be much more convenient to employ someone like him. A hint of joy appeared on his face as he said, "Get up, get up!"

As they conversed, in the distance of the deep forest, the faint sound of footsteps gradually faded away, and the accompanying whistling sound naturally diminished as well

Seeing the hesitation of the Green Robe, Gu Chen beside him also spoke up: "I report to you, Lord Green Robe, that what Chen Mu said is not false. I have also encountered the young Wujiao a few times, and it not only did not harm anyone, but it also seems to be quite afraid of human fighters"

However, his words caused the group of mercenaries beside him to involuntarily look towards the figure in green. The figure in green felt the questioning gazes and was immediately displeased, a look of anger rising on his face

Hmph