Although the treasure map looked very old, the depiction of the Skyshaking Mountain Range was very clear. Hundreds of mountains of various sizes were drawn in detail, and the red cross that Carlo mentioned was at the foot of a high mountain in the middle.
Carlo pointed at the map and said, "We are now at this position. Although we did not encounter any obstacles today, you all can feel that this operation will not be too smooth. "
Gatlin nodded and said, "It's too quiet, so quiet that it's scary. Even if it's winter, there shouldn't be no animals in this mountain. However, since we entered the mountain, we haven't encountered anything. It's as if something invisible is controlling this mountain range. "
Carlo nodded and said, "What worries me the most is the backlash that lithium-technetium sorcerer encountered today."
Hua Rui said, "Yes! It's not a volcano, but I had to say that at that time. "
Nian Bing's heart skipped a beat, and her view of Hua Rui changed greatly. This astonishingly beautiful deputy leader was not as simple as she seemed on the surface. So she also knew that it was not a volcano, then she must have said that to stabilize people's hearts.
Carlo's gaze turned to Nian Bing, "Nian Bing, what do you think?"
Nian Bing thought for a moment and said, "I only have one idea, and that is to leave this place and give up on this mission."
Gatlin snorted and said, "Are you afraid?"
Nian Bing smiled indifferently and said, "Afraid? If being afraid can save my life, what's the harm in being afraid? I will not allow myself to fall into an irreparable danger because of recklessness. If I have a choice. I think it's better to give up this mission. Because, that unknown danger is probably not something we can contend against. "
Gatlin said angrily, "Brat, do you know how much we have paid for this operation? Just the high commission paid to you by the union alone is more than ten thousand gold coins. In addition to other expenses, it is already equivalent to three months of the union's income. How can we be willing to give up just like that? "
Nian Bing's gaze did not give in at all as she looked at Gatlin and said, "I only know one principle, and that is, where there is life, there is hope. Of course. I also understand what you are thinking now, and you haven't really hit the wall. I'm afraid you won't give up. Since I promised President Carlo to participate in this operation, I will definitely follow you to the end. However, there is one thing I have to declare first. Once I encounter a powerful enemy that I cannot resist, I will immediately retreat without hesitation. At that time, don't blame me. "
"You …" Gatlin stood up abruptly. His entire body was filled with an imposing aura. Battle Qi was released. Light flashed in his eyes. He seemed to be contemplating whether he should get rid of Nian Bing first.
Hua Rui chuckled. Nianbing moved closer to Hua Rui and said, "Little brother, it seems that you have found something. Why are you so sure that we are not up to the task this time? "
Nian Bing snorted coldly and said, "I didn't find any enemies. However, don't you feel that after entering the Heaven Shaking Mountain Range, the closer we are to the heart of the mountain range, the hotter the surrounding temperature becomes? Although the change is not obvious, for a cold winter, this time seems to be too warm. "
Her words woke him up. Gatlin sat down with a solemn expression and looked at Carlo. They really did not notice this problem. At this time, when Nian Bing mentioned it, they realized that this was the case.
Carlo took a deep breath and said, "Nian Bing, what you said makes sense. However, before carrying out this mission, we have already received a portion of the commission from the employer. If we were to return it like this, according to the rules, we would have to pay back three times the amount. Although the union can afford to compensate for this, the loss would be too great, especially in terms of reputation. Therefore, we have to try. You can rest assured that if we really encounter danger, we will definitely prioritize protecting you. If you agree, you can let your friends leave first. We will not stop you. How about it? "
Nian Bing smiled indifferently and said, "Since the president has already decided, I have nothing to say. Be careful. As for my friends, you don't have to worry about them. Unless they are completely wiped out, they will be fine. "
"Ah!" An ear-piercing scream came from outside. The expressions of the four people in the tent changed at the same time. With a flash of light, Carlo and the two vice-captains had already rushed out, and Nian Bing had already pinched two magic spindles in her hands.
"What's going on?" Carlo's low voice sounded, and the camp lit up with torches. All the mercenaries became nervous, and one after another, they pulled out their longswords and vigilantly observed the pitch-black surroundings.
Long Ling and Feng Nu had already drilled out of the tent. Long Ling's gaze searched the crowd. When she saw Nian Bing, she clearly sighed in relief and recovered her desolate appearance.
Nian Bing's eyes darted around as he muttered a few incantations under his breath. Then, he threw an Explosive Flame into the air. Sparks shot out in all directions and instantly lit up the surroundings. Due to the sudden appearance of the light, a black shadow flashed through the forest like a bolt of lightning and fled into the distance. Hua Pistil roared, and her huge body broke a small tree. Her two wheel-like axes were like hands, and her body was as light as a swallow as she chased after that black shadow. Gatling had obviously worked together with Hua Pistil for many years, showing an astonishing tacit understanding. It rushed in the direction where the black shadow had appeared, because that was where the first scream had come from.
Nian Bing did not care about this. After releasing Bursting Flames, she immediately walked to Feng Nu's side, and whispered a few words in Feng Nu's ear. Feng Nu's brows slightly wrinkled, but she still slowly nodded. All of this was seen by Long Ling. Her desolate eyes were filled with a mournful look of cutting out the complicated details.
After a while, Hua Pistil and Gatling both came back. Hua Pistil's huge axe had a trace of blood, and Gatling carried a person back. It was a mercenary. There was no breath of life on his body, and his neck was strangely bent. Obviously, the broken neck was the cause of his death.
The atmosphere of the entire mercenary group became different. Gatling said in a cold and tired voice, "There are no traces of resistance. He should have been attacked by a sneak attack. He was very ruthless and directly broke his neck. Who can tell me how he went to the woods alone? "
A mercenary whispered, "He went to the toilet. As soon as we entered the woods, we heard the scream."
Carlo's expression was still very calm. He turned to Hua Pistil and said, "What did you find over there?"
Hua Pistil said, "It's human. This can be judged from the body shape. He didn't meet me head-on. His speed was extremely amazing. I chased after him with all my strength and used the Sweeping Shadow skill to barely catch up with him. Maybe he didn't expect my speed to suddenly increase. He was careless and was hit by my axe on the back. But that person seemed to be wearing something like armor. His back was very hard, like iron armor, but it was even harder than iron armor. Although I had hurriedly thrown my axe, I had only used 60% of my strength, but I could only scratch his body. After using [Plunder Shadow], my speed was temporarily reduced, so I couldn't catch up. However, I found that the person seemed to have a pair of red eyes. It looked a little strange. Thanks to Nian Bing's fireball. Otherwise, we wouldn't have been able to catch its figure in the dark. "
Nian Bing said, "That person must have been frightened by my fireball, which is why he chose to flee immediately. From now on, no matter what you do, at least three people should be together. This way, at least we can defend against the other party's attack and give our people a chance to rescue. "
"Be careful." Feng Nu's voice suddenly sounded. Nian Bing immediately crushed a scroll in his hand without any hesitation. A rank 4 Ice Wall directly appeared around his body. A strong force came, and Nian Bing's body subconsciously rushed forward. The Sigh of the Ice Goddess and the Roar of the Fire God jumped into his hands at the same time. He didn't look back, relying on his mind to lock the position of the other party. The fireball and the ice ball were released at the same time, attacking the other party.
With a loud boom, the instantaneous Ice and Fire Origin spell had once easily shattered the body of a high-level Warrior. This time, it was able to unleash a considerable amount of power. A cry of surprise rang out from mid-air. Hua Rui and Gatling had already charged forward at the same time. Two axes and a cold blade were aimed at the figure that had launched a sneak attack on Nian Bing.
A fiery red light lit up in an instant, and a scorching airflow filled the air. In the loud bang, Hua Pistil and Gatling's rising momentum was stopped, and the attacking shadow bounced up high. A hoarse voice echoed in the air, "This is only a warning to you. Leave here immediately. Otherwise, you will be buried in the sky and become fertilizer here." The voice disappeared with the figure. When Gatling and Hua Pistil landed, they had already lost track of the shadow.
Carlo stood beside Nian Bing with a longsword in his hand, and asked with concern, "Are you okay?"
Nian Bing looked at the pile of ice powder behind him with lingering fear. He really doubted that if it weren't for Feng Nu's sudden warning, those magic scrolls on his body would have been able to save his life. The rank 4 Ice Wall had the strongest defense among all the rank 4 spells, but it only slightly blocked the other party. From Carlo's actions, it wasn't that spell that had saved him, but him.
Shaking his head, he said, "I'm fine. Thank you for saving me."
Carlo smiled bitterly. "It seems that what you said makes a lot of sense. Just now, when I fought with that person, it was obvious that his strength was definitely not below mine. Currently, it seems that we have at least two Pugilist level enemies."
Nian Bing sighed, "But I understand that this can't shake your determination, right?"
Carlo nodded firmly and said, "Knowing the difficulties and advancing has always been my principle as a person."
Laughter suddenly sounded. Nian Bing turned to look, only to see Zi Qingmeng laughing, "You two should change your ages. The younger one is cautious like an old man, and the older one is stubborn like a young man. "
Carlo sighed, "Continue guarding. Everyone else go back to sleep. Nian Bing's words are my orders. Any operation must be carried out with at least three people."
Everything returned to normal. This time, Nian Bing returned to her tent. Recalling the huge impact from before, she couldn't help but feel some lingering fear. Who was the enemy? If what Phoenix Girl said was true, then what kind of race could survive in the mountains from the bottom up? But from the fact that they knew the human language and had the appearance of a human, they should be humans! Where did the other races come from?
Nian Bing took a deep breath. The sneak attack from the enemy in the dark made him feel a strong sense of danger. As a member of a mercenary group, he was the easiest to be attacked by the enemy. He had to increase his vigilance and defense. Otherwise, if she died inexplicably in this mountain range, it wouldn't be worth it.
The cooperative sneak attack made the entire mercenary group nervous. However, no changes occurred in the latter half of the night. When the sun shone on the earth, bringing light to the Sky Shaking Mountain Range, a new day had begun. That dead mercenary was turned into ashes by Nian Bing's fire magic. His fellow mercenaries brought his ashes back to the Ice Moon Empire to be buried.
Looking at the undulating mountain peaks, Carlo raised his hand and firmly shouted, "Advance."
The blow from last night seemed to have completely disappeared. He was still full of confidence. However, Nian Bing observed that Carlo's hand was still on the hilt of the sword at his waist.
The atmosphere on the second day was even more tense than the first. The mercenaries were constantly paying attention to their surroundings, afraid that someone would suddenly jump out and break their necks. It was no wonder that they were so nervous. The tragic death of their comrade had cast a shadow over the entire mercenary group. Fortunately, Carlo and the two deputy leaders were extremely calm. Their subordinates had been trained for a long time and had seen a lot of big scenes. Other than being more cautious, they did not make any abnormal movements.
What was strange was that the enemy who came to warn them yesterday didn't appear again on the second day after the mercenary group entered the mountain range. Nian Bing didn't even feel that they were being watched. The day passed peacefully as they hurried along. Even so, after stopping them from setting up camp, Carlo personally patrolled every tent and specifically told the patrolling mercenaries what to pay attention to. The defense for the whole night was led by the two vice leaders for the first and second half of the night.
Patting his stomach, the food he made was still the best. Nian Bing laid down in the tent contentedly. The soft cushion from the spatial ring was definitely the most enjoyable at this time. For the past two days, he was in charge of all the meals. Every time it was time for the mercenaries to eat, they could completely relax. Because of this, the mercenaries' impression of Nian Bing continued to increase. When they were hurrying along, they deliberately moved closer to him to prevent another sneak attack. After two days, Li Hua's magic power had already recovered by seventy to eighty percent. He was no longer so weak, but he didn't dare to use magic to probe the inside of the Sky Shaking Mountain Range again.
"Nian Bing, I'm coming in." Feng Nu's voice came from outside the tent.
The tent used by the mercenary group wasn't big and could only accommodate one person lying down. Hearing Feng Nu's voice, Nian Bing hurriedly sat up. "Please come in."
The tent's curtains were lifted. Feng Nu stepped into the tent and sat down. Her pink hair draped over her shoulders, setting off her beautiful appearance. She looked very moving. Thinking of how he had once hugged this perfect bewitching body, Nian Bing couldn't help but feel hot. "Feng Nu, are you looking for me?"
Feng Nu's expression was somewhat worried. "Nian Bing, the situation is very bad!"
Nian Bing smiled faintly and said, "Now you should tell me what that race is." Feng Nu sighed and said, "I'm sorry, I can't go against the agreement of the ancestors. Since we've already come here, I'm afraid we can only move forward. Last night, others might not be clear, but I clearly saw the appearance of the person who sneak attacked you. Just as I've guessed, it's indeed a person from that race. Do you know why they didn't appear again today? It's not that they want to let us go, but they already have the intention to kill us. When we really enter the inside of the mountain range, that's the moment they make their move. "Nian Bing frowned and said," In that case, now is the calm before the storm. I'm afraid tomorrow's journey won't be easy. "
Feng Nu nodded and said, "That's right."
Nian Bing said, "It's a pity that I can't persuade President Carlo now. Without a result, they will definitely not give up. Let's take one step at a time. Don't trouble yourself with what I told you last night. "
Feng Nu nodded and said, "I can only do my best. After all, the plan can't keep up with the changes."
Nian Bing suddenly chuckled and said, "Your body smells so good! You haven't bathed for at least two days, how can you still smell so good? "Feng Nu was stunned for a moment. Then, her charming face turned red and said, "What time is it? You're still in the mood to joke. " Nian Bing smiled and said, "The more nervous we are, the more relaxed we have to be. That way, we can face it better, isn't it? You haven't answered my question yet. "
Feng Nu snorted and said, "My race and I have the ability to keep ourselves clean. Even if we don't bathe for a few months. Our clothes will be dirty, but our bodies will never be. Alright, I didn't come to you to ask you to give up. I just want to remind you to be careful. If you can't do anything, then run quickly. "After saying that, she stood up, rolled her eyes at Nian Bing and left the tent. She was gone, but her fragrance still lingered. Nian Bing took a deep breath and realized. He was becoming more and more infatuated with Feng Nu. He took out the little flute that Feng Nu had given him but never used. He couldn't help but feel warm in his heart. Although the two of them had always maintained a friendship, he could feel Feng Nu's concern for him.
At this moment, the tent's curtains suddenly lifted and a graceful figure walked in. Nian Bing thought that it was Fu Gui who had returned after leaving the Phoenix Maiden, but when he looked up, he realized that it was Zi Qingmeng with an icy expression.
"Miss Zi? Why are you looking for me? "Nian Bing asked in surprise.
Zi Qingmeng glanced at the body in Nian Bing's hand. She sat down in front of Nian Bing without hesitation and said, "I came to find you for two things. The first is for my brother. The second is for arriving at the treasure location tomorrow. "Nian Bing looked at her with interest and said," What are the details? "
Zi Qingmeng said, "I can see that your relationship with Feng Nu is not ordinary. This is your private matter and I have no right to interfere. However, you should have noticed that since Feng Nu appeared, my brother couldn't help but fall in love with her. If Feng Nu is your girlfriend, I hope you can tell my brother officially so that he won't be lost in his own reverie. I don't want him to be hurt by a one-sided love."
Nian Bing smiled and said, "I'm afraid I can't help you with this. It's not that I don't want to help, but because I don't have the authority to help you. Feng Nu and I are just friends. How can you speak as a boyfriend?" Zi Qingmeng snorted and said angrily, "You are just friends? Who are you kidding? Do you think I didn't see how tightly you hugged her that day? If you are just friends, how can she let you take advantage of her? If you are just friends, how can she let you sleep on her shoulder? " Nian Bing's heart trembled. Zi Qingmeng was telling the truth. Thinking of the scene that day, frankly speaking, he was also a little surprised. He didn't expect Feng Nu to be so tolerant of him. Could it be that Feng Nu really had that kind of feeling for him? "Miss Zi, let's put this matter aside for the time being. We will arrive at the treasure location tomorrow and unknown dangers await us. How about this, if everyone comes back safely, I will discuss with Feng Nu. As long as she agrees to continue acting with me, I will cooperate. What do you think?"
Zi Qingmeng pondered for a moment and asked in a strange voice, "You and Feng Nu are really not boyfriend and girlfriend? What about that female magician? Isn't Dao? "
Nian Bing said impatiently, "You seem to want every Qi to be my girlfriend? Then why don't you be my girlfriend too? To tell you the truth, I am currently single and will be single for a long time in the future. I only have friends and no girlfriends. I hope you won't be entangled with this issue in the future. Now, you can talk about the second matter. "Zi Qingmeng's face inexplicably reddened as she bowed her head and said," I'm sorry, I was too nosy. "
Nian Bing was stunned. This was the first time he saw Zi Qingmeng show such an expression. Since the girl had apologized, his tone immediately softened, "It's okay, I was just agitated because everyone misunderstood my personal situation." Zi Qingmeng looked up at Nian Bing and said, "What happened last night gave me a bad premonition. Feng Nu is so strong and loyal, but my brother and I are not so sure. You also know that I am only a Sword Master. If I encounter such a sneak attack, I'm afraid …. So, if we encounter an enemy, can you use magic to protect me and my brother?" Looking at Nian Bing's surprised eyes, she hurriedly explained, "We are not afraid of death. My brother did not know that I came to find you. But, my brother and I are both the heirs of Lan Meng Academy. Father only has us as his children. So no matter when. We have to put our own lives first. That's why I came to find you. Will you help us? "
Nian Bing said seriously, "Miss Zi, although we haven't known each other for a long time, we are at least friends. You don't have to worry about this. I don't mind protecting my friends under the premise of my own case. "
Zi Qingmeng smiled. Nian Bing noticed. When she smiled, she looked much better than when she was cold.
"Thank you, Nian Bing." Zi Qingmeng stood up and was about to walk out of the tent.
"Miss Zi, don't you think my answer is too bad?" Nian Bing asked curiously.
Zi Qingmeng shook her head with her back facing him and said, "No, of course not. At least this proves that you are not a hypocrite. If you are in danger, how can you protect us? Thank you for your promise. " She lifted the tent and left. "So she is so rational. It seems that no one can be underestimated. I hope I can take them out of here alive. "Nian Bing muttered to himself.
"Nian Bing, can I come in?" A very soft voice came from outside.
Nian Bing groaned in his heart. How come one left and another came, and they all looked so sad. Who knew what the mercenaries would think if they saw this. However, the last one to come was the one he couldn't refuse. To be more precise, he was even looking forward to her arrival. "Ling 'er, come in quickly. It's cold outside. "
The tent curtain was lifted and Long Ling, who had not spoken to Nian Bing except when they met, came in. She was not wearing her thick fur coat. The ice magic robe on her body looked very thin, and coupled with her pale face. Looking at her, one would feel pity for her.
Long Ling sat down opposite Nian Bing, a faint smile on her face. "Nian Bing, we haven't seen each other for several months. How are you?" Her expression looked very relaxed, but the sadness in her eyes did not change.
"Ling 'er, I'm very good. How about you?" After asking this question, Nian Bing almost slapped himself. How could he say the word good with Long Ling's appearance?
Unexpectedly, Long Ling nodded affirmatively and said, "I'm very good! Did you know? Ever since you left, I used the method you taught me to train my spiritual power and very quickly entered the realm of Great Mage. If I had more time to train, I think I would have become a Great Mage even earlier than you. "
Nian Bing lowered her head and said, "Then I'll congratulate you first."
Long Ling smiled indifferently and said, "There's nothing to congratulate. In terms of talent, you are much better than me. Oh, right, I haven't congratulated you. When are you and that Feng Nu girl going to get married? If I'm still here, remember to send me a wedding invitation. "Nian Bing thought in her heart and said," You're still here? What do you mean? Feng Nu and I are just ordinary friends, just like you and me. Don't misunderstand. "
"Ordinary friends?" The sadness on her face became more intense. "Then I misunderstood. However, Feng Nu girl is really very beautiful. Why don't you chase such a beautiful girl?"
Nian Bing sighed softly and said, "Remember I once told you that I don't have the right to love. That's not an excuse, but my true feelings."
Long Ling smiled and said, "This has nothing to do with me. Oh, right, my father told me to tell you, don't forget to represent the Union in the competition. In half a year, the time will be up. "
Nian Bing nodded and said, "Since I promised, I will definitely go."
Long Ling's eyes became a bit more radiant. "Then when you carry out this mission, you must survive. No matter what, you must always put your life first. This is for you, quickly wear it. "While speaking, she took out a piece of clothing from her magic robe. A faint golden red light flickered. It seemed to be a vest. It looked very light and thin, like a veil. Nian Bing subconsciously asked, "What is this?"
The Dragon Spirit smiled and said, "You also know that our bodies are the most fragile. Father asked me to bring this vest to you. When you wear it, even if your opponent is a martial arts expert in the Martial Sage Realm, it can block most of the attack for you. It is the best defensive animal for a magician. I don't know how the material is made. My father tried it before. Even if it was a tenth level magic, it couldn't be destroyed. It has a special effect on the defense of Dou Qi. I came to find you to complete the mission my father gave me. Here, I have to go. Tomorrow, you may encounter danger. Be careful. " With that, the Dragon Spirit stuffed the golden-red singlet into Nian Bing's hands and smiled at him before turning to leave.
The golden red vest was like nothing in her hands. She gently unfolded it, and a faint fragrance assailed her nose. Nian Bing didn't think too much about it. She focused all her attention on the vest. She casually threw a flame spell. Under the light of the flame, the vest shone with a faint luster. Nian Bing had never seen this kind of material before. With a gentle pull, the elastic vest was immediately stretched a little. When she let go, it returned to normal. No wonder Long Ling said that the vest was given to her by the president. It was naturally a good thing to have one more life-saving item. Nian Bing hurriedly took off her clothes and put on the vest. Sure enough, the vest's elasticity was excellent. When worn against the skin, it was as comfortable as skin. The breathability made the body feel no discomfort. Nian Bing subconsciously used a flame spell to test her body. There wasn't any burning sensation. There wasn't even a mark on the vest. It was indeed a very good treasure.
The fragrance that had appeared before became stronger after the vest was worn. Caressing the soft vest, Nian Bing's body suddenly shook. Her brain felt like it had been electrocuted, and her whole body became sluggish.
Pulling up a corner of the vest, she carefully sniffed it. His body trembled slightly. What master gave me this vest? What fear of me being in danger? Long Zhi couldn't have guessed that Ling 'er would encounter me. What's more, people were different. Ling 'er was also a magician. With such a good protective magic weapon, as a father, he naturally should give it to his daughter. This fragrance was so familiar. It was clearly Ling 'er's body fragrance! Obviously, this vest was originally worn by her. Long Zhi had given her a protective treasure, but she had given it to him instead. She had given it to him right before he was about to face a crisis tomorrow. If he still couldn't understand this silent affection, then he would be the biggest fool in the world. Ling 'er, you're really stupid. Why are you so good to me? I'm not worth it! Ling 'er, I'm sorry. I've let you down too much.
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