Chapter 422: The Adventurer Squad
Chapter 422: The Adventurer Squad
As dusk approached, the deep mountains were already shrouded in darkness, and the roars of strange beasts echoed from all directions, causing unease.
Qin Lao moved a large boulder, revealing a cave before them.
"We'll rest here for the night and set off again tomorrow morning when it's light." Chu Feng said to Jiang Cheng with a smile.
As planned the night before, the group set out before dawn and successfully reached the foot of the mountain by daybreak, only stopping briefly for meals and other necessities during their journey.
"Okay." Jiang Cheng smiled as he put Lin Yue down. She quickly straightened her clothes, her head lowered, her face flushed with embarrassment.
He then set down the elderly woman on his back, asking with concern, "Grandma, are you alright?"
"I'm fine, but you..." The old woman's face was filled with worry.
"I'm fine. Even if I run for a few more days and nights, I won't have any problems."
"That's right. Jiang Cheng's grandma, Jiang Cheng is a First Rank Grandmaster, not much weaker than me. He's so capable at such a young age, who knows what he'll achieve by the time he's my age." Qin Lao praised, his eyes full of admiration for Jiang Cheng.
In his lifetime, he might reach the level of a Second Rank Grandmaster, and with good luck, he might even break through to the Third Rank.
But Jiang Cheng was different; his future was limitless.
He wished there were more people like Jiang Cheng in the base.
"Is that so?" The elderly woman didn't understand, but her expression was filled with awe.
"Let's go inside first." Chu Feng smiled and snapped his fingers, instantly illuminating the entire cave.
Everyone looked ahead.
The cave was quite spacious, covering an area of at least a hundred square meters. The height varied, but even at its lowest point, it was still about two meters, making it comfortable for people to walk around.
Not only that, but there were also cooking utensils, dry firewood, various seasonings, and even items like tents and sleeping bags!
"Leader, what's this?" Jiang Cheng was stunned.
"Hehehe, these are some rest stops we've set up nearby, specifically for travelers. So, we've prepared them quite well, and usually, no one will discover them." Chu Feng explained with a smile.
"I see."
Jiang Cheng took another look; aside from some dust on the items, everything seemed fine.
"Just a moment, it seems like no one has stayed here for a while."
As Chu Feng spoke, he snapped his fingers again, and the cave immediately became spotless. The surfaces of the objects were pristine, gleaming, and even the air smelled pleasant.
"Impressive, Leader." Qin Lao gave a thumbs-up.
"It's just a simple cleaning spell, nothing special." Chu Feng shook his head and turned to Lin Yue and the others, "You all sit down and rest. Qin Lao, go outside and hunt a strange beast and gather some wild vegetables. We'll have a barbecue tonight."
"Leader, you're too kind. Don't worry, I'll take care of it." Qin Lao turned and left.
"I'll go with Qin Lao." Jiang Cheng quickly spoke up, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"No need, Jiang Cheng. You should spend some quality time with your family. If you leave, they might worry." Qin Lao smiled at Jiang Cheng and walked out of the cave.
"Xinyin, you've worked hard too. Set up an array here to prevent anyone from using psychic energy to probe the cave."
"Okay."
Xinyin nodded.
Jiang Cheng, standing nearby, couldn't help but look at her. So, this Captain Shen was also an Array Master?
"As for me, I'll be at the cave entrance. Jiang Cheng, you spend some time chatting with your family. If you need anything, just call me directly."
"Alright, thank you, Elder." Jiang Cheng hastily replied.
It was no wonder this person was the leader; his arrangements were meticulous and well-organized.
"Don't be so polite. It's normal to feel a bit restrained since you just joined us. You'll get used to it soon enough."
Chu Feng smiled and walked to the cave entrance. After lighting a bonfire, he closed his eyes to rest.
Shen Xinlian also took out several small flags and some Primordial Energy crystals from her body and began to busy herself with setting up.
Jiang Cheng glanced at her twice before withdrawing his gaze.
It wasn't that he wasn't curious; learning to set up arrays wasn't a difficult task for him.
However, one's energy was limited, and even he couldn't escape this constraint. Rather than spending a lot of time learning other skills, it would be better to focus on improving his proficiency with the Qingyu Panlong Pendant and increasing his Psychic Energy recovery speed.
Soon, Jiang Cheng set up the tent and placed the table and chairs outside. Just as he was chatting with his family, footsteps sounded from outside.
Elder Qin had returned.
In his left hand, he held a black rabbit-like beast, its size comparable to that of a fully grown dog.
In his right hand, he carried a large bundle of wild vegetables, several different kinds.
Seeing Jiang Cheng and the others looking at him, he couldn't help but exclaim, "Little brother, this jungle rabbit is a real delicacy. Wait, I'll definitely let you taste my cooking today."
"Elder Qin's cooking is truly exceptional. Everyone here is in for a treat." Chu Feng opened his eyes and smiled.
After half an hour, a savory aroma drifted from the cave entrance, causing the stomachs of those inside to rumble.
Chen Sao and the other two received two rabbit legs, which were quite large even as a single serving. The rest was divided among the group, and Jiang Cheng joined Chu Feng and Elder Qin by the fire, sitting around the bonfire and enjoying the grilled meat and vegetables.
"It's a pity we don't have any wine; that would make it even better." Elder Qin sighed.
"I think it's fine without wine; it doesn't make much difference." Jiang Cheng laughed.
Not only after his time-traveling, but even before it, he had never experienced this kind of outdoor camping life.
At this moment, he felt a unique sensation.
"Jiang Cheng, you're right. Elder Qin, we're worried that drinking might cause problems." Chu Feng glanced at him.
"Leader, I was just speaking casually. Even if we had wine, I wouldn't drink it here. We can drink when we return to the base; it won't be too late." Elder Qin hastily replied.
"Hmm, let's wait until we get back..."
Chu Feng's voice trailed off mid-sentence, and his gaze shifted towards the southeast.
"Someone's coming."
Jiang Cheng followed his gaze into the darkness of the night, but it was pitch black.
After a few seconds, the sound of footsteps crunching on dry leaves and branches reached his ears.
In the firelight, a group of people appeared in their field of view.
There were over ten of them, each holding various weapons, and some even carried bags as large as a person, bulging with items.
From a distance, they could smell a bloody stench.
"They're adventurers who came here." Elder Qin narrowed his eyes.
In these deep mountains, apart from their Resistance Army, adventurers were the most common.
The relationship between the two groups wasn't exactly amicable, to say the least.
"Greetings."
The leader among them, a burly man, clasped his fists and said, "We mean no harm. It's just that it's getting dark, and we want to find a place to rest and avoid the beasts. May we ask for your kindness in allowing us to stay here?"
(End of Chapter)
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