The two of them quickly crouched down, and the tall grass quickly hid their figures. If one were to look closely, it would be very difficult to discover the two of them lying in ambush.
Dozens of people rushed past the two of them in a panic. Through the gaps in the grass, Ye Chong could see the fear and unwillingness in the people's eyes.
It was the child abductors! Many of them were injured, and some of them had lost their masks.
What a quick defeat! Ye Chong and Ye Luo looked at each other, and saw the surprise in each other's eyes. The child abductors had attacked fiercely and outnumbered them. They had the upper hand. They did not expect the addition of that team to turn the tide of the battle so quickly.
"That was too fast," Ye Chong thought.
The child abductors ran as fast as they could. Some fell down from time to time, but no one gave them a second glance. The fallen people tried to get up. Their faces were contorted, and it was hard to tell their expressions apart. Only the sadness in their eyes was as heavy as a dark cloud. Their lips were pressed together, pale from overexertion. They did not call for help.
They knew their fate, and knew that no one around them would care about them. If they were in their shoes, they would not stop for a second for someone else.
Soon, other than a few injured people in the grass, the rest had run far away.
Only a few black dots were left in the distance.
Ye Chong and Ye Luo stood up.
"These people lost so quickly! The Han Family's elites are indeed extraordinary. In terms of combat skills, they are probably as good as the people back home. The aristocratic families are indeed powerful. Once they make a move, they are like thunder. "Ye Luo sighed.
The injured child abductors who fell into the bushes recognized Ye Chong and Ye Luo immediately, and their expressions changed.
Ye Chong nodded in agreement.
Both of them ignored the injured child abductors and talked as if they didn't exist.
"Let's go after them," Ye Luo said, looking excited.
"Why?" Ye Chong looked at Ye Luo curiously.
"According to the investigation report sent by the Family, the child abductors are probably from the Xi Feng Tribe. The Family hopes to confirm this. The power behind the child abductors has always been a mystery. What's more, I've long been displeased with those inhumane fellows. Hehe, isn't this the perfect opportunity? "Ye Luo rubbed his hands together, his eyes shining with enthusiasm.
Ye Chong remembered Huang Baiyi.
Rumbling sounds could be heard from afar, and the ground trembled slightly. The expressions of the injured child abductors changed drastically, and they looked aghast.
"I say, how could these guys not be ruthless? It's not like them at all. In the end, they still came. Hehe, we can also hitch a ride. "Ye Luo's eyes lit up as he looked at the approaching team.
A group of riders came towards them like a torrent. There were only about two hundred people in this black torrent, but their momentum was no less than that of a magnificent army. The orderly sound of hooves was like a drum beating in one's heart. Every beat carried incomparable pressure, oppressive and extremely tense.
Ye Chong and Ye Luo were extremely conspicuous in this vast grassland.
Under the command of the leader, the cavalry turned around and rushed towards the two of them.
The dense sounds of beast hooves were like a torrential storm as they charged towards the two of them with monstrous might. They did not slow down in the slightest. The Manta Chong Beast's four powerful hooves brought up countless pieces of grass and soil with each step, forcefully plowing deep furrows in the grassland.
It was a strong pressure!
Ye Luo stood proudly, his expression no longer cheeky. He had regained his calm demeanor when Ye Chong first met him. Ye Chong stood quietly, his expression unchanged. It was a shocking scene, but for someone like him who was used to the vastness of the universe, and thousands of mechs fighting in the air, this was nothing.
The two sides approached each other quickly. The cavalry did not slow down at all, as if they were going to trample over the two of them.
However, both Ye Chong and Ye Luo remained in their original positions.
The two sides approached each other.
Five hundred meters … Four hundred meters … Three hundred meters …
The leader at the front of the cavalry lifted his right hand slightly.
A perfect abrupt stop. The entire team stopped abruptly when they were only ten meters away from the two of them. Amidst this movement and stillness, the entire team's formation was still intact.
The thunderous sound of hooves stopped abruptly, and the grassland was dead silent.
The soldiers on the Manta Chong Beasts looked cold and expressionless. The usually violent Manta Chong Beasts were now as tame as lambs.
Han Yue was standing next to the leader of the cavalry.
Han Yue smiled when he saw Ye Luo. "So you're here, Brother Luo. Thank you for your help just now." He had seen clearly that Luo Shi had held off one of the forces, allowing them to hold on until reinforcements arrived.
Han Yue introduced the leader of the cavalry, "This is the young expert Luo Shi. I'm sure Ge Hong has heard of him before."
The man called Ge Hong couldn't help but be moved, "Luo Shi! So you're an expert from the Congregation, my apologies! "
Ye Luo smiled. "You're too kind. How should I address you, brother? " Looking at this courteous Ye Luo before him, Ye Chong could not relate him to the child-like Ye Luoxiang just now. The change was too drastic, as if he was a completely different person.
"I am Han Ge Hong!" The hoarse voice was low and piercing. His cold face made him unapproachable, and the murderous aura he exuded was even more alarming to sensitive people like Ye Chong and Ye Luo.
It was an unfamiliar name. Ye Luo looked to Han Yue, who explained, "Ge Hong has always been by the Tribe Leader's side, and rarely shows himself." Ye Luo finally understood, but Ye Chong could see the wariness in Ye Luo's eyes.
"And this is?" The hoarse voice came again. Han Ge Hong looked at Ye Chong, and his cold eyes flashed with surprise. Ye Chong's current appearance was rather strange. He held a wooden spear in his hand and a wooden box by his feet. When Han Ge Hong saw the dark tip of the wooden spear, his pupils shrank, and a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.
Ye Chong remained silent.
Han Yue was shocked. This was not someone he could afford to offend. He quickly whispered to Han Ge Hong, "He's the alchemist."
Han Ge Hong could not help but look at Ye Chong again.
Ye Chong's silence was oppressive. Han Yue quickly spoke, "We're going after the escaped child abductors, what do you plan to do?"
Ye Luo said with a straight face, "You're too polite, Brother Han. Besides, with my friendship with Brother Han, I will not just stand by and watch. Besides, the child abductors have a bad reputation, and have committed heinous crimes. We will do our best, but please lend us two manta chong beasts, we will return them when the time comes. "Ye Luo said the last sentence confidently, without a trace of embarrassment.
Han Yue looked at Ye Chong in surprise. He had expected Luo Shi to go, but he did not expect Ye Chong to go as well. Besides, judging from Luo Shi's tone, the two seemed to have a breakthrough in their relationship. Luo Shi used the word "we", and asked for two manta chong beasts. Han Yue could not help but wonder.
"Alright." Han Ge Hong agreed, but his hoarse voice was still grating, "With the help of two experts, our chances of winning have increased."
The two riders sat behind their companion, leaving the two manta chong beasts free.
Ye Luo climbed onto the manta chong beast's back, his movements smooth and natural.
"Good riding!" Han Ge Hong cheered.
Ye Chong looked at the manta chong beast before him, and could not help but feel troubled. This was his first time riding a manta chong beast. In the words of the Five Galaxies, he had no riding experience, let alone a driver's license.
The manta chong beast was the size of a rhinoceros, with four strong limbs, a body covered in dark gray fur, and a thick, short neck. Its two large eyes were filled with violence, and Ye Chong could tell that the black horn on its forehead was tough. A black saddle was fastened to the manta chong beast's broad back.
From Ye Chong's professional point of view, this was probably the simplest and most primitive form of transportation.
Without hesitation, Ye Chong climbed onto the manta chong beast. The manta chong beast moved slightly, and Ye Chong felt his upper body shake. To the others, however, his upper body did not move at all.
Han Ge Hong's half-closed eyes glinted occasionally. He could not help but feel curious about this alchemist. From the way he moved, it was obvious that this was his first time riding a manta chong beast. However, the movement just now showed that the alchemist had extraordinary waist strength.
His eyes fell on the wooden spear in Ye Chong's hand, and Han Ge Hong was filled with questions.
Alchemist? Was he really an alchemist?
However, there was no time for them to linger. Han Ge Hong waved his right hand down and said in a low voice, "Let's go!"
Immediately, all the manta chong beasts began to move. Ye Chong felt the manta chong beast under him rush forward, and he almost fell backwards. However, his waist was strong, and he managed to maintain his posture.
However, his posture was stiff like a wooden statue in front of the riders.
"Relax, just make sure you don't fall off. These manta chong beasts are well-trained, and will follow the group. "Ye Luo quickly passed on his experience.
The group rode the manta chong beasts, and followed the child abductor's trail.
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