Chapter 374: Leaving the Valley – Poisonous Mists Shroud Qing Shan Town
Wu Tian's words made Zi Yan roll her eyes, looking at him with a hint of disdain.
"Tch!"
"Someone here is clearly being dishonest. You obviously liked my body just now don't think I didn't notice the way you looked at Cai Lin and the others!"
Zi Yan's cheeks turned slightly red as she recalled how this so called Yan Zun had nearly had a nosebleed earlier. She could barely contain her glee.
"Pfft~"
"Hahaha~"
Laughter erupted around Wu Tian, making him feel slightly embarrassed. Thinking about how he must have looked just moments ago, he could only assume he must have had the expression of a total pervert.
Hmph!
It's not my fault! The appreciation of beauty is natural for everyone, and Zi Yan's earlier appearance was enough to make anyone drool.
It wasn't just him even women would have felt envious of such a transformation.
This is simply human nature!
With that thought, Wu Tian straightened his posture and pinched Zi Yan's delicate cheek, quickly changing the subject.
"Alright, since you've successfully advanced, it's time for us to leave. We've been here for half a year already."
"Oh~"
Zi Yan puffed up her cheeks, clearly reluctant to go.
Seeing her cute expression, Wu Tian shook his head and, with a single leap, led the group out of the valley…
The vast mountain range stretched endlessly, a sea of lush green filling their view. The howling winds carried an invigorating sense of life and freedom.
After being cooped up in the valley for so long, the sight of the boundless landscape filled them with joy.
The cool breeze brushing against their faces gave them an almost weightless sensation, making them feel completely refreshed.
"Wow~ The air outside is so fresh! I don't know why, but back in the valley, there was always this… strange scent." Zi Yan stretched out her arms, taking a deep breath before giving Wu Tian a suspicious look.
"It smelled kind of like you, annoying guy."
At those words, the women all turned to glare at Wu Tian, their meaning clear "This is all your fault!"
A few streaks of light shot across the sky, their rapid flight causing ripples in the vast sea of trees below.
But just as they exited the Magical Beast Mountain Range, they suddenly came to a halt.
BAM!
Zi Yan, caught off guard, crashed into Wu Tian's back. Due to their height difference, she instinctively wrapped her arms around his waist for balance.
Feeling the soft sensation pressing against him, Wu Tian's thoughts stirred. Indeed, people grow over time!
Though Zi Yan's height hadn't changed, certain… features had definitely developed differently.
"Annoying guy, why did you stop?" Zi Yan pouted in complaint.
Wu Tian turned back with a smirk.
"You were too lost in thought about food to notice."
"Hmph! It's not like you're delicious or anything."
Zi Yan turned her head away with a snort.
The women covered their mouths, giggling at their playful exchange.
By now, they were all used to how Zi Yan interacted with Wu Tian.
In Cai Lin's presence, there were few who dared to speak to this Yan Zun in such a carefree manner aside from this little troublemaker.
Wu Tian narrowed his eyes slightly, gazing downward as he cleared his throat.
"Something's off. Qing Shan Town is way too quiet."
Zi Yan took a sniff of the air, frowning.
"This smell… It's similar to what we sensed in the Magical Beast Mountain Range. Looks like… someone's been here again."
"No, I don't think it's the same person. This poison mist is far weaker than hers. Let's go check it out."
With that, the group descended toward the town…
Compared to the last time Wu Tian had visited, Qing Shan Town had changed significantly.
Massive walls had been erected, and within the town, a dense crowd of people had gathered, whispering amongst themselves as if something major had happened.
"Damn it! How did those poison masters manage to get into the empire? Isn't there a defensive line guarded by Cai Lin's forces and the royal family?"
"Tch, no matter how strong Cai Lin's people are, they're still just one force. In the end, even two fists can't block a hundred strikes. This time, all three major empires launched a joint attack on Jia Ma Empire!"
"Yeah… Ever since the Snake Tribe left, we've lost many of our strongest warriors. We just don't have enough people to defend everywhere."
"Those bastards probably slipped through the gaps! We barely managed to hold them off earlier, but many of our people died. Their leader is actually a terrifying Four Star Poison Master!"
"A Four Star Poison Master?! That means we'd need at least a Dou Wang level warrior to deal with him. Our strongest is only at the Dou Ling level. What do we do?"
"Sigh… Right now, our best fighter is Captain Mu She at Eight Star Dou Ling. Even Blood Battle Mercenary Corps' Captain Yan Cheng is only at Three Star Dou Ling. There's no way we can handle this!"
"If that poison master spreads his toxins into the town, most of us will be unconscious in seconds! Our last line of defense will be gone!"
"Damn it! If we have no other choice, we'll just have to charge them head on. Even if we have to sacrifice ourselves, we can't just sit here and wait for death!"
"Ha! That's exactly what those poison masters want. Don't you know how dangerous they are? A single one of them can take on an entire army!"
"Even if we outnumber them, it won't matter! Unless we have someone strong enough to completely overpower them, we won't stand a chance!"
"Sigh… We can only hope Captain Mu She has a plan…"
In the center of the crowd, a muscular man stood, his expression grim.
It was none other than Mu She, an old acquaintance of Wu Tian's.
Strangely enough, despite losing his son, he had managed to raise his strength to Eight Star Dou Ling within just four years.
That kind of growth rate was suspiciously high what exactly had awakened in him?
Beside Mu She stood Yan Cheng, leader of the Blood Battle Mercenary Corps.
Behind Yan Cheng were two familiar faces one was Ka Gang, and the other was Ling Er.
If Xiao Yan were here, he would immediately recognize them.
Ling Er was a pretty girl, but her cultivation talent was mediocre.
Even Xiao Yan, known for his habit of collecting beauties, hadn't paid much attention to her.
Or perhaps, thanks to her lack of talent, she had managed to escape his grasp…
At this moment, the entire town's attention was focused on Mu She and Yan Cheng.
These two were Qing Shan Town's last hope.
Ling Er stood atop the town wall, gazing toward the dark forest in the distance, her face filled with concern.
"What do we do? Just holding our ground like this isn't a solution. Those poison masters must be preparing something terrifying. If we don't act soon, Qing Shan Town will be destroyed!"
Yan Cheng sighed.
"Ling Er, you need to understand… Poison masters have infiltrated multiple locations across the empire. We've already received reports of entire towns being wiped out. You know what that means, don't you?"
Ling Er clenched her fists and nodded solemnly.
"I understand, Uncle. Don't worry I'll do my part."
(End of Chapter)
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