"You've seen it for yourself. I'm not a real human." Feng Nu laughed self-deprecatingly as her body trembled even more violently. Her previously scorching body had now become somewhat cold.
Nian Bing pulled Feng Nu into his embrace. Feng Nu did not struggle as she leaned against Nian Bing's left shoulder, feeling the heat from his body. "Nian Bing, how did you know about the existence of the Dragon Human Clan?"
Nian Bing wasn't worried about his own safety at all. He had already let go of all his burdens when his right shoulder was pierced by the dragon's arrow. Just as he had said, even if he managed to leave this place alive, he would be a cripple. He didn't even know if he could take care of himself, let alone avenge his parents. With his arms around Feng Nu, they were like a couple at this time. The feeling of joy amidst bitterness was a different kind of feeling. Nian Bing smiled and tore a piece of cloth from his coarse clothes to wrap around his wound. Then, he said, "I found out about this from Kitty's father." Then, he recounted how he had met Kitty after he had broken up with Feng Nu in Ice Snow City, as well as how Kitty's father, the Dragon Summoner Hillard, had met him.
"I see. No wonder you know about the existence of the Dragon Human Clan. Nian Bing, at this point, there's no need for me to hide anything from you. You should have heard what the Golden Monkey Clan Leader said. That's right, I'm from the Feng people. The Phoenix and the Giant Phoenix were once creatures of this mainland. However, unlike the Dragons, there was only one Phoenix. To be precise, there would only ever be one Fire Phoenix. However, the difference between the Phoenix and the Dragons was that the Phoenix would never die. Time could not limit its existence. However, Lord Phoenix had suffered an irreparable injury in order to protect the humans during the ancient war. Its soul had been directly attacked by the enemy and even its ability to be reborn could not allow it to continue living. Therefore, Lord Phoenix had no choice but to leave its bloodline to the humans. In other words, the Feng people are actually humans with the bloodline of the Phoenix. The situation of the Dragon-men is different from ours. They only received a very small portion of the Dragons' bloodline. Just like the Ironnorth Dragons, we are also a type of mutant. The Dragon-borne race relies on the bloodline of the Dragons, and most of them have outstanding short-term and defensive abilities. However, other than the layer of dragon-like scales on the surface of their bodies, they did not have the power of other Dragons. Dragons were the most powerful creatures on the continent. And it had always existed. How could he really pass on his abilities to humans? However, we, the Phoenix People, are different. What we have is the true power of the Phoenix. Most of our people, like the Dragon People, have inherited part of the Phoenix's abilities. However, there is an extremely small number of people who have truly inherited the Phoenix bloodline. After continuous evolution, they can even become true Phoenixes. These people are the royal family of the Phoenixes. "
Nian Bing took a deep breath. Compared to Hillard's superficial explanation, Feng Nu's explanation was much more concise and clear. "So, you're a member of the royal family of the phoenixes? The wings that appeared on your back just now were the evolution you were talking about? "
Feng Nu nodded and sighed softly. She said, "I didn't expect that the first time I used the power of the Phoenix would be to go against the Dragon-men. In fact, the relationship between the Feng people and the Dragons is very good. The ancestral Phoenix was once the disciple of the Dragon God. Although the power of the Phoenix can never be compared to that of a real Dragon God, the Phoenix has its own special abilities. Although I am a member of the royal family and have the Innate Nine Abandonments Constitution. However, the years of cultivation are still too short. Rashly using the power of the Phoenix will cause great harm to my body. I thought I could take you out of here, but when I retracted my Phoenix wings, I realized that I have no ability to leave this place at all. How difficult is it to evolve into a Phoenix? Ever since the ancestral Phoenix passed down its bloodline, no member of the royal family has been able to accomplish this feat and make the Phoenix reappear on the continent. "
Nian Bing thought for a while and said, "Feng Nu, the Divine Stone of Fire on the Zheng Yang Saber is the purest fire gemstone. Perhaps it can help you recover your strength as soon as possible. Do you need any special conditions to transform into a Phoenix? What level of transformation did you calculate just now? "As he said that, he took out the Zheng Yang Saber and handed it to Feng Nu.
Feng Nu looked at the flashing red Divine Stone of Fire and smiled. She said, "Thank you, Nian Bing. The power of the Phoenix is too mysterious. Back then, the ancestral Phoenix only passed down its bloodline before it died for real. Not to mention me, even the elders in the clan don't know what the conditions are for the Phoenix to evolve without any care. They only told me that to evolve into a real Phoenix, I need to go through nine evolutions. The first evolution will give me one more ability of the Phoenix. When I complete the last evolution, I will be able to leave the human body and become a real Fire Phoenix. Right now, I have only completed the first evolution. The wings of the Phoenix that you saw just now are the second evolution. Even the greatest genius of my ancestors had only completed five evolutions. I had never thought of achieving the highest nine evolutions. I only wanted to increase my strength to protect my people. After all, the Dragon Human Clan has at least seven branches, but we, the Feng people, only have one. As long as an ordinary human drinks our Phoenix Clan's note, they will also be able to obtain the abilities of the Phoenix Clan. At the same time, the Phoenix Clan has kept many precious secrets. Those despicable humans have long coveted them. I am a Royal Warrior of the Phoenix Clan. Therefore, I need to become stronger to protect my people. "
Nian Bing nodded and said, "I see. Feng Nu, the reason why you can have strength close to Swordsman is because of the first evolution of the Phoenix Body? If you can truly complete the second evolution, will you be able to truly possess your previous strength? "
Feng Nu smiled bitterly and said, "Stop dreaming. The evolution of the Phoenix Body will only increase my ability, but not my strength. If you want to become stronger, you need to be ahead of yourself and continue to cultivate. Even if you really complete the second evolution, you will need a long time of cultivation and actual combat to fully control the Phoenix Wings. There is no such thing as a free lunch in this world, not even for us Phoenix Clan. The reason why I was able to erupt with such a strong power just now was because I burned my Phoenix Blood. Under the effect of the Phoenix Fire from the Phoenix Bloodline, I can use the power that does not belong to me. Therefore, although I look fine on the surface, I have lost no less blood than you. Although the Stone of Fire God can help me recover better, it can't help me regenerate my blood. The Phoenixes burn their blood as a way to save themselves in the most desperate situation. It's very damaging to their vitality. I won't be able to fully recover in less than three months. "
Nian Bing smiled and said, "It seems. We can only be lovebirds here. Feng Nu, did you call me over just to tell me your background before we die? "
Feng Nu rolled her eyes at Nian Bing and said, "Of course not. I called you over to discuss with you how to better survive. Although we have fallen into a dead end, it is not impossible to escape. "
Nian Bing's heart moved, and she looked around. Although they had already entered a few hundred meters into the cave. The surrounding walls of the cave were extremely special. It was able to emit faint red light, and the fire element in the cave was extremely active. It was also because of this very weak red light that they could barely distinguish the things around them. "Feng Nu, do you mean to rely on our strength to dig a way out of this cave?"
Feng Nu said unhappily, "Stop dreaming. Don't you realize that the rocks here are especially hard? Moreover, we are now in the belly of the mountain. Even if we have treasured swords like Blazing Heaven and True Sun, it is impossible to dig a way out. I think that the reason why this place has such a warm environment is inseparable from the structure of this mountain. Just the food alone will make us unable to persevere. You are so smart, can't you think of other places? "
Nian Bing's eyes flashed, and her mind was enlightened, "Since we can't go out, let's go in. Maybe there is a way out. Since we are already in here, we have to go take a look at our treasure. "
Phoenix Maiden smiled and said, "That's what I thought as well. If I guessed correctly, there should be a fire type Wyvern living in this cave, which is what Jin Ni calls the Dragon Lord. Wyverns are much more advanced than Earth Dragons, but they are not real dragons. Since there is a Wyvern here, we have to find a way out. Wyverns can also be called Flying Dragons. They can fly, but most of them are very lazy. Every time they sleep, they will last for several months. They are close relatives of Dragons. Therefore, most of the Dragonborn Race will look for a Wyvern and regard it as the Dragon Lord of their race. Wyverns are very powerful and intelligent. Although they are not real dragons, they already have some of the abilities of Dragons. In terms of strength, they are at least not inferior to that Golden Backed Dragon King you just mentioned, and might even be stronger. But wyverns have huge bodies, and can't pass through such a narrow cave. Although we are already in the depths of the cave, don't you realize that the air is very fresh? If my guess is correct, that Wyvern should be sleeping in the deepest part of the cave. And from there, there should be an even wider path to leave this cave. That is the place we are looking for. "
Nian Bing's eyes lit up. If they could avoid death, who would be willing to stay in this damned place? In addition, the dragon spirit had once said that light magic of the ninth step was capable of healing his current injuries. As long as he was alive, there would be hope! Although he was very excited because of the appearance of hope, he didn't lose his calm. Nodding, he said, "Good. Let's take a rest first. When we have recovered some strength, we will explore the depths of this cave. As long as we find the path, I will be able to fly out with magic, and bring you out of this cave. "
Feng Nu nodded, and said, "When I discovered that those Fire Dragons didn't chase after us, I had this idea. But now, there are a few issues that we have to pay attention to. And the most important one is that we must not wake up that Wyvern. Otherwise, even if I am at my peak, I will definitely not be a match for that Wyvern. We will die very miserably. "
Nian Bing nodded, and said, "You are familiar with Dragons. If you have any questions, just tell me directly. I will definitely cooperate. I believe that President Carlo and the others will also cooperate with you."
Feng Nu said, "Do you still remember Carlo's promise to you before coming here? He wasn't wrong. The treasure really exists. Wyverns' intelligence is close to that of Dragons. Therefore, they have the same hobby as Dragons. And that is to collect all kinds of treasures. Since this is the Wyvern's lair, then the treasure is very likely to be much bigger than what we imagined. Although Wyverns sleep very deeply, once someone dares to touch their treasure, even if it is only a gold coin, they will immediately wake up. "
Nian Bing was dumbstruck, and said, "It can't be, right? Dragons are actually so greedy? "
Feng Nu revealed a smile, and said, "The Dragons' moniker of wealth has been around for a long time. This is not strange. Therefore, if we want to leave this place alive, we must not have any thoughts of touching those treasures. Otherwise, everyone will die. Wyverns will not show mercy to those who dare to invade their property. You and I don't know much about those mercenaries. When facing a common enemy, they can unite against a common enemy. But once they are faced with the temptation of treasures, whether they can withstand the test will affect us. Do you understand what I mean? "
Nian Bing nodded, and said, "You are afraid that someone will take advantage of the situation to steal the treasures. Your worries are completely reasonable. Not to mention them, if I saw a magic book that I really need, I am afraid that I will not be able to hold myself back. "
Feng Nu laughed, and said, "You are already like this, are you still greedy?"
Nian Bing hugged Feng Nu tightly, closed his eyes, and said, "I really want to be like this forever. Feng Nu, I think my time of freedom will not be long. If I can get out of here alive, maybe I will make a choice in the aspect of love. "
Feng Nu was silent for a moment, and after a long while, she said, "I know. Actually, your expression last night already told me a lot of things. She is indeed a good girl. For her to be able to sacrifice so much for you, she is indeed worthy of your love. I congratulate you. "
Nian Bing did not say anything more. When he really knew Feng Nu's identity, he understood that he and Feng Nu were originally people from two different worlds. He was also unwilling to hurt Long Ling in any way. Therefore, he could only cherish the last time he had with Feng Nu.
Outside the cave. Jin An allowed his clansmen to help him apply herbs to his wounds.
"Patriarch, are we just going to wait here?" A fiery dragon human warrior asked tentatively.
Jin An's expression was somewhat weary. The strength of the mercenary group was beyond his expectations, especially Feng Nu's strength and the berserk Purple Purity Sword. If not for them, those mercenaries would have already been buried here.
Glancing at that clansman, Jin An coldly said, "Could it be that you have forgotten the Dragon Lord's orders? Without his orders, no one is allowed to enter the Fire Dragon Cave. "
"But, what if those humans wake up the Dragon Lord? If that happens, I am afraid the Dragon Lord will blame us. "
Jin An's eyes shone with cold light. "If they are smart, they will not do that. Moreover, there are Feng people between them. They will not let them do that. Take a hundred people to the top of the mountain. If they try to escape from there, you know what to do. Although there are two exits in the Fire Dragon Cave, they will not have any chance. I'm going to trap them in there. Let's see how long they can last. If they really wake up the Dragon Lord, then I can only mourn for them. I think even if the Dragon Lord blames us, it will not be too serious. I have already prepared many of his favorite dried snow fish. "
"Not good, Elder. Our seriously injured brothers are all dead. "A Fire Dragon warrior hurriedly ran over.
"What? How is that possible? Although their injuries are serious, with their recovery ability, it is impossible for them to die. "Jin An stood up abruptly, affecting the wound on his chest. His expression could not help but become even more unsightly.
"Elder, it is poison. Moreover, it seems to be a highly toxic poison specially targeted at our Dragon Human Clan. Our brothers all turned black and died. I think it must be that Feng people's woman. Her sword was poisoned. "
Jin An's body trembled. Although they were enemies, his impression of Feng Nu was surprisingly good. It was not because Feng Nu was beautiful, but because she had always been merciful during the battle, even when she was in a state of extreme anger. She did not kill them.
"No, it can't be her. Otherwise, with her Phoenix transformation, there is no need for her to poison us. Let's go, take me to see. "With that, Jin An walked into the forest under the guidance of his clansmen. He did not notice that the moment he entered the forest. An almost indistinguishable black figure quietly entered the cave.
As time passed, the members of the Frozen Moon Mercenary Group gradually calmed down. Li Hua, Feng Yun, and Long Ling took out some ready-to-eat food and water from the spatial magic items for everyone to eat and drink. After careful counting, all of the thirty-nine people, except for Long Ling, Li Hua, and Feng Yun, had suffered some degree of injury. Among them, twenty-three were seriously injured. Most of them were barely able to move. Fortunately, none of them were dead.
Nian Bing and Feng Nu had already returned to the crowd. With the help of Long Ling, his injured shoulder was treated again. Li Hua used the magical power he had accumulated for a long time to cast a seventh level water healing spell on Nian Bing. Only then did Nian Bing's pain lessen a little. However, the water healing spell could only heal his wounds at most. It could not connect his broken bones and meridians. In this situation, there was no better way in this cave.
Nian Bing simply told Li Hua, Carlo, Gatling, and Hua Rui about Feng Nu's guess about the cave. Hearing that there was a possibility of escaping, everyone was immediately excited.
Carlo hesitated for a moment, and said, "Nian Bing. What if we only take that bottle? After all, that is the employer's. We are already here, … "
Nian Bing interrupted Carlo's words, and said resolutely, "What time is it now? You still care about these things. We are already lucky to be able to go back alive. Only by abandoning greed can we have a chance to survive. Can wealth be compared to life? "
Carlo sighed, then he nodded and said, "Alright, then this matter is settled. I will restrain my subordinates.
Nian Bing frowned slightly. From Carlo's tone, he did not feel any resolute emotion. At this time, did he still have any illusions? At this moment, for the first time, he felt that it was reasonable for mercenaries to be classified as a low-level guild.
"If someone tries to make a move on those treasures, I think, I will not be polite. In order to survive, I don't mind killing. "Feng Nu supported herself with the Godly Sword of Parting Heaven, and slowly walked over. The trembling on her body had already disappeared. Nian Bing's Zheng Yang Saber was in her arms. With the roar of the Fire God, after resting for a period of time, she had recovered some of her strength.
Seeing Feng Nu appear, Carlo's expression suddenly became a little more awkward. "Miss Feng Nu, don't misunderstand. I will definitely restrain my subordinates. You can rest assured. We don't want to be buried here! "
Feng Nu nodded, and said, "That's for the best. For everyone's lives."
After some discussion, everyone decided to rest for a few days. At least let their injuries recover a little. In any case, they still had enough food and water. If they were in a better state, their chances of escaping would be higher.
As Nian Bing's right arm was heavily injured, Zi Qingmeng, who was also a chef, became the mercenary group's chef. However, she could not start a fire, and could only be assisted by Nian Bing. The sky outside was already dark, and for the wounded, dinner was their greatest enjoyment.
Nian Bing brought Zi Qingmeng to a deeper part of the cave. This was a space similar to a stone room. Nian Bing smiled bitterly and said, "There is nothing to burn here, so we can only use the Moulding Method. Miss Zi, I'll have to trouble you."
Zi Qingmeng sighed and said, "What trouble, we've already reached this point. Let's get out of here alive first." As she spoke, she inserted a few samurai swords into the ground. Nian Bing took out an iron pot from her Space Ring, and with a variety of spices and food materials, this place had already become a simple kitchen.
"Miss Zi, frankly speaking, do you regret participating in this mercenary group's operation with me?"
Zi Qingmeng glanced at Nian Bing and said, "If I said no, then I would definitely be lying to you. However, what's the use of regretting now? Let's get out of here first. Don't call me Miss Zi, just call me Qingmeng. Didn't you say that we were friends? "
Nian Bing was a little flattered. He smiled and said, "How rare! It's rare to see you so polite. "
Zi Qingmeng snorted and said, "I just hate your arrogance and unfaithfulness."
"Arrogance? Am I? Unfaithfulness? That's not a word to describe me. "Nian Bing tried hard to forget the injury on her right arm, her tone relaxed. As if she wasn't in danger at all.
Zi Qingmeng said, "How could it not be? Before you came to the Academy, I was always the youngest and most talented chef. But when you came, everything was disrupted. Your cooking skills are even better than Uncle's. Although you usually have a smile on your face, the arrogance in your bones can't be concealed. As for Huaxin, look, you only have two girls by your side now. Isn't that called Huaxin? "
Nian Bing helplessly shook her head and walked over to the iron pot and sat down. "You can think whatever you want. Today you're the chef. I believe that the food you cook will taste good. Everyone is injured, so just make some noodles that are easy to digest. I've got some noodles here, by the way. Speaking of which, I specially prepared them for myself. "
Zi Qingmeng watched Nian Bing take out a bag of flour from her Space Ring and couldn't help but smile, "Although you Magicians have many drawbacks, sometimes you do have an advantage that Warriors can't compare to. Let's cooperate. It's a pity that your hand is injured. Otherwise, with your Flexible Hands, you'll definitely be able to make delicious noodles. "
Nian Bing's expression darkened and she said indifferently, "Even if my injury is completely healed, I don't know if I can use the Flexible Hands again. I can't even feel my right arm right now. Do you think I'll be able to knead noodles in the future? "
Zi Qingmeng sadly said, "I'm sorry, I …"
Nian Bing shook her head and smiled, "A real man can pick up and let go. It's already like this, so what's the point of saying more? Don't worry, I'm fine. Let's start, don't let everyone wait too long. "
Although everything in the cave was simple and crude, Nian Bing had prepared a complete set of items. It was enough for her to use. Nian Bing leaned against the wall of the clay pot. Now was not the time for him to make a move. Watching others cook was a form of enjoyment for him. He released a low-level Fireball spell to light up the cave. He saw Zi Qingmeng skillfully kneading the dough. Her movements were no different from when he had competed with Zi Xiu. The only difference was that her level of proficiency and control of strength was much lower.
"Qingmeng, have you also learned the Heavy Eagle Hands?" Nian Bing asked curiously.
Zi Qingmeng nodded and said, "This is one of the top skills in the world of cooking, so of course I've learned it. Unfortunately, Uncle said that I'm a woman, so I have an innate problem with the Heavy Eagle Hands. It's not easy to master. So, although I've practiced it for a long time, I haven't been able to grasp its essence. "
Nian Bing smiled and said, "It's a good thing for a girl to learn cooking. In the future, you'll definitely be able to marry a good husband."
Zi Qingmeng's pretty face turned red and she angrily said, "You're injured like this and your mouth is still not honest. Rest for a while, I'll call you when I need to boil water."
Nian Bing grunted and closed his eyes. While maintaining the flame in his hands, he entered a meditative state. His body was indeed too weak.
Soon, the dough was kneaded. Zi Qingmeng's method of making noodles was very simple. She kneaded the dough into a ball and only needed to use a knife to cut it. Previously, when Nian Bing set up the pot, he had already condensed a large block of ice inside. In order to save magic, he didn't use fire magic to melt the ice. Instead, he left it there and let it melt on its own.
Zi Qingmeng placed the noodles on the chopping board and turned her gaze to Nianbing. Just as she was about to call him to start the fire, she found that his breathing was even, as if he had already fallen asleep. At this time, Nian Bing still looked as handsome as ever. His weakness didn't affect his temperament at all. On the contrary, it added a bit of melancholy to his aura. Zi Qingmeng's heart rippled and she sighed, but she was reluctant to call him up. Looking around, she quickly thought of something. Using the weapon she had previously brought, she set up a shelf above Nian Bing's outstretched hand so that the low-grade flame could reach it. Then she placed a small pot on top of it and the temporary stove was completed.
Zi Qingmeng laughed and thought that this artificial stove was really interesting. She didn't hesitate and poured oil into the pot and then began the process of cooking the noodles. With the addition of ingredients and ingenious cooking, a fragrant aroma filled the cave. It had been a long time since she had cooked. Zi Qingmeng couldn't help but feel a bit proud. It seemed that her skills hadn't deteriorated!
She then scooped some melted ice water from the pot and went to the side to carefully wash her knife. In the previous battle, her knife was also stained with blood. Now that she thought about it, she couldn't help but secretly smile bitterly. It was indeed inappropriate to use a kitchen knife as a weapon. Fortunately, this was a time of crisis. Otherwise, if the diners knew that she used a knife to chop noodles, who knew what they would think.
"Smells good, smells good, smells good." A voice suddenly sounded out, startling Zi Qingmeng. She subconsciously turned around to look, but didn't see anyone. Everything was still the same.
"Humph, you scared me." She walked a few steps to Nian Bing's side and lightly kicked his leg, "Hey, don't pretend, I know you woke up a long time ago."
Nian Bing awoke from his meditation. He was really too tired before, and just as he was about to enter the state of meditation, he fell asleep. Fortunately, he still had the feeling of maintaining the flame technique, so the flames on his hand didn't extinguish. He rubbed his eyes and said, "Are the noodles done? Then let's start making the braising. "
"What are you pretending for? You suddenly spoke and scared me. Don't you know that you can scare people to death?" Zi Qingmeng looked at him with some dissatisfaction.
"Me? When did I say anything? You must have heard wrong. "Nian Bing said inexplicably.
Zi Qingmeng frowned and said, "Besides me, there's only you here. If you didn't say anything, then did I run into a ghost?"
Nian Bing helplessly said, "Are you sure that was really my voice?"
Zi Qingmeng paused for a moment, then thought for a moment and said, "You were the one who made that strange noise to scare me. That voice seemed to be a little louder than yours."
Nian Bing shook his head, "Okay, okay, I was just scaring you. Let's hurry up and cook. Hey, your braising is done. Let me smell it, it smells good. It should be authentic eggplant braising. Not bad, if I tried it, I might not be able to reach your level! "
After being praised by Nian Bing, Zi Qingmeng couldn't help but forget her previous unhappiness. She smiled and said, "Okay, okay. Let's boil the water and cook the noodles. "
With the help of Nian Bing, a large pot of noodles was ready in a short time. There was no need to eat, just the smell of the noodles and the fragrance of the braising was enough to make people drool. Although Zi Qingmeng was only a Sword Master level warrior, it didn't take much effort for her to carry two large and small bowls. The two went back the way they came and delivered food to the mercenaries.
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