Chapter 53: Leaving Town
Chapter 53: Leaving Town
"Dan, didn't you mention that you found some clues earlier? How long do you estimate this mission will take?"
"Optimistically, it should take about a week."
"I'll give you half a month. The priority of this operation is to uncover the truth, not to kill the enemy. So, whether you succeed or not, you must return to town safely, right?"
"You make it sound like I'm being controlled by the organizer and would rather die than fail the mission?"
"You know what I mean."
"Understood, my lord. I'll do my best to ensure safety."
With that, the pursuit team's personnel and rough plan were finalized.
Dan, as the leader of this team, also carried the important task of investigating the traces.
Alan, from the War Sect, was the main combat force.
Lin Sai and Torch were responsible for assisting and providing additional combat support.
This matter couldn't be delayed any longer.
After finalizing the plan, they bid farewell to An Rui and set off towards the south of the town, equipped with provisions and fresh water.
But before they could even leave the town, a familiar voice called out from behind.
"Lin Sai, wait!"
Lin Sai turned around.
It was the young craftsman, Joel, running towards them breathlessly.
He tightly hugged a gray cloth bag with both arms, his eyes fixed on Lin Sai, who was about to leave town.
Lin Sai nodded to her companions, then hurriedly went to meet him.
"Joel, what's the matter?"
"I... I heard you were leaving," Joel rushed over, out of breath. After Lin Sai stopped him, he immediately handed over the cloth bag he was carrying, then caught his breath and explained, "So, I thought I could deliver these things to you first."
Lin Sai untied the rope securing the bag and opened it.
Inside was a wooden bow, three arrows with pitch-black arrowheads, and a long dagger with a glimmering blade.
Upon seeing Lin Sai open the bag, a proud smile appeared on Joel's face.
"These are the best weapons I can make with my current skills."
"First, I made this long dagger by referencing the weight and shape of An Rui's weapon. Since you're learning combat techniques from him, you'll likely be most comfortable using this type of weapon. As for these three arrows, I obtained some luminescent steel from the old man. It's a mineral influenced by essence, and when an Awakened or beast is hit by these arrowheads, their power will be immediately affected."
As Joel explained, Lin Sai activated the Simulation Management Module to inspect the items.
[Weapon: Long Dagger]
[A high-quality cold weapon carefully adjusted by a craftsman. The weight and shape have been meticulously refined, and it performs exceptionally well when combined with specific tactics.]
[A decent weapon that is easy to sell in various places.]
[Arrow: Luminescent Steel Arrow]
[Arrowheads crafted by a craftsman using luminescent steel. Hitting a target with these arrows will disrupt their essence; the arrow shafts are made of hornbeam, ensuring excellent density and strength, resulting in outstanding penetration and stability.]
[Exceptional special arrows that some are willing to pay a high price for.]
After examining these two meticulously crafted items, Lin Sai's attention naturally turned to the wooden bow.
Joel introduced it appropriately:
"This bow is made of oak and high-quality cow tendons. Both elasticity and hardness have reached an optimal state, and it's my masterpiece!"
[Weapon: Oak Longbow]
[A finely crafted wooden bow, comfortable to hold, with a moderate draw weight. The durable materials ensure it will last for a long time.]
[A high-quality weapon that is easily sold to hunters or soldiers.]
Indeed, all three items were Joel's meticulous creations.
Lin Sai carefully stored the items, expressing her gratitude to Joel:
"Thank you, Joel."
"I don't have much on me right now..."
Before Lin Sai could finish her sentence, Joel realized she was about to bring up the matter of payment, so he waved his hand to interrupt her:
"Alright, do we even need to discuss this between us?
“
“Don't you dare to mention what’s coming next, or you can forget about asking for my help in the future.”
Lin Sai shook his head with a bitter smile, while Joel leaned in and whispered, so only they could hear:
“And aren’t you heading to Black Mountain?”
“Next time we undertake such grand tasks, how can we not try something better now? You can just take it easy and use this!”
At this point, Lin Sai suddenly recalled an errand he hadn’t handled yet.
This time, he might be away from the town for a few days, but Fen had entrusted him with the care of the plants in the wooden greenhouse, which still needed attention! Lin Sai hurriedly addressed Joel:
“Ah, there’s one more thing you could help with?”
“Help.” Joel’s face lit up with a joyful smile, “Just say it! As long as I can do it, I’ll make sure to assist you!”
Lin Sai then elaborated:
“This time, I might be away for not a short while.”
“During this period, I want you to help me look after the plants in the wooden greenhouse. The watering schedule and care methods are all written in the notes.”
Joel confidently thumped his chest:
“Just taking care of plants, right? This will definitely be no problem!”
“Lin Sai, we should be off now!”
Just then, Dan signaled for Lin Sai not to linger further.
Lin Sai could only nod once more toJoel in gratitude and turned to catch up with the group.
Behind, Joel watched his friend leave.
When he was about to head to Fen’s wooden greenhouse to find the notes and check on the plants, Joel suddenly realized something:
“Wait! Why didn’t Lin Sai take the backpack I made for him?”
“Could it be that my design… has some issues?”
…
On the other side, the group followed into the forest.
First, they came to the location where Lin had killed the three Ice Boars the previous night. Dan had tracked up to this point last night.
However, before they left, the female hunter carved a mark on the tree.
Now, under the daylight, they inspected the mark.
The direction the mark pointed was the southeast of the forest.
After arriving here, Dan verified once more, ensuring her judgment was correct, then led Lin Sai and the two others to continue through the forest.
Moving through the forest, the female hunter’s gaze was firm and confident.
Lin Sai watched this scene, thinking about how he was unable to track the Shadow Puppet, he naturally felt some curiosity:
“Dan, how did you find the connection between the Shadow Puppet and the Ice Boars?”
The female hunter explained very frankly:
“Very simple, after my fourth ascension, my ability allows me to perceive things differently. To ordinary people, animals, just animals,, their bodies, but, I can detect a faint, and distinct smell.”
Torch heard,, immediately couldn’t help his surprise:
surprise:
“ “,“Mom’t believe his’s ability to only exists a three’s four stages of his abilities,: track the trail’s emotions:
““’s Shadow of fear, the other’s.’s, and the presence of the Shadow Puppet’s interactions with the beasts.
”
“Mom! You… your ability wasn’t just stage three? When did you advance to stage four?”
“Outstanding adventurers always keep a few cards up their sleeves.” Dan looked at her son with disdain, a disdain look of respect, “But to mention, there’s no point in boasting off in such a small village.”
.”
Under Torch’s puzzled gaze, Dan continued explaining the details of her tracking method:
“With your senses of a hunter hunter’s boost of Hunter’scraft,, continuous time, they ordinary person could not detect these faint but and Shadow Puppet’s animals, But the same,, faint odor of the Shadow Puppet’s interactions with the beasts of a it only, they other senses of the Shadow Puppet was emotions, as and faint, and Shadow Puppet has a faint smell, as faint odor their Shadow the faint trail of the Shadow Puppet’s interactions to be faint.”
”
Shadow Puppet’s Shadow Puppet’s beasts of the Shadow Puppet’s interactions,, faintly.”
.”
."
’s attention, but only faint odor the Shadow Puppet was able to faint and faint, and faint.”
”
faint’s smell, as their beasts.”
“ the Shadow Puppet has a faint scent of the Shadow Puppet’s Shadow.”
”
(End of Chapter)
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