13: Chapter 13: The First Attribute-Based Intensity Ends, Wolf Pack Attack
It wasn't until Head Escort Qian's figure disappeared that Chen Yichuan realized Uncle Luo's identity was even more complicated and mysterious than he had imagined.
Even Head Escort Qian, who loved to talk about influence and connections, turned and left immediately.
It seemed Uncle Luo was not as simple as he appeared on the surface; how could an old Jailer who had lived for decades be simple?
Chen Yichuan became increasingly curious about his identity in "Mystic Realm."
"Having said that, I'm actually looking forward to the surprise Uncle Luo has prepared for me." Chen Yichuan grinned; now he was also a person with connections and influence.
To make it in this world, it's all about connections and influence!!
Regardless of what Uncle Luo's identity was, just the fact that he could make a martial artist backed by a powerful tree show him respect and give him face meant his background was definitely not simple.
"Hey, what are you grinning about, kid Chen?" Instructor Huang Hu had been watching Chen Yichuan for a long time and couldn't help but shout.
"Hehe, nothing! Uncle Huang, tell me a bit about Uncle Luo, won't you?" Chen Yichuan tried to butter him up.
Instructor Huang Hu hurriedly raised a hand to interrupt: "Stop, stop, stop. Don't smile so sinisterly, kid; Uncle is scared... I don't really know Master Luo's identity either!!"
"I only know one thing: in the entire Shuangjiang County, and even the official figures of Dongshan Prefecture, everyone has to give Master Luo face!!"
Saying this, he paused, then snorted coldly in the direction Head Escort Qian had left: "Hmph!"
"Now you know Master Luo's power, don't go foolishly joining some faction... Master Luo is your biggest backing, kid."
Instructor Huang Hu patted his shoulder, a hint of envy flashing across his face.
Master Luo had been indifferent to fame and fortune all these years. He had never shown care for anyone, but now that Chen Yichuan had appeared, he naturally wanted to take good care of him. Taking care of Chen Yichuan meant taking care of his own future.
*Hiss~* Chen Yichuan gasped. Dongshan Prefecture. One of the prefectures of the Jiuzhou Nation, governing four counties: Shuangjiang, Sanhe, Guangjiang, and Shangshui. Even a territory this large had to give Uncle Luo face.
*Tsk.* Thinking about it carefully, his thoughts drifted boldly... even Dongshan Prefecture would have to give him, Chen Yichuan, face.
"Tsk, why should I even practice martial arts? With Master Luo, this 'Face-Face Fruit,' I can walk sideways in Shuangjiang County."
However, this thought had just surfaced before it was instantly extinguished. No reason other than the deterrent force of the Cat-faced Old Lady was still 'contesting.'
"I didn't expect Uncle Luo's background to be so huge. Uncle Huang, wait until we reach Taoyuan Village to train me properly... Half a month from now, I will definitely give Uncle Luo a surprise!" Half a month!
Instructor Huang Hu didn't speak; his gaze fell upon the refugees on both sides of the road. This trip out. Instructor Huang Hu hadn't expected there to be so many refugees on the imperial road, and he muttered softly: "Half a month? I don't know if we can make it back..."
... The Escort Agency party traveled from morning until noon, several hours passing. The swarming refugees disappeared, replaced by a dense forest and towering trees.
Just then, Instructor Huang Hu, who had been riding his horse and keeping watch, rode closer and lowered his voice: "Kid Chen, stay alert; something is not right."
Hm? Chen Yichuan opened his eyes and looked around vigilantly. Birds chirping, various animals darting back and forth in the trees. Nothing seemed wrong.
"I understand, Uncle Huang." Out of trust for Instructor Huang Hu, he replied in a low voice, his right hand constantly resting on his ghost-head blade.
When out, Chen Yichuan never took chances regarding nearby dangers, especially when the warning came from an experienced Quasi-Martial Artist.
Seeing Chen Yichuan's battle-ready stance, Instructor Huang Hu nodded inwardly, feeling very gratified, and then he pointed to the sides of the caravan.
"See that?" "There are wolf tracks on both sides of the imperial road; I'm afraid the road ahead won't be easy to travel." Instructor Huang Hu sighed, a trace of gravity appearing on his dark-skinned face.
Wolf tracks. "There really are." Chen Yichuan looked closely; there were indeed many wolf tracks on both sides of the imperial road. But... if the escort team were surrounded by wild wolves, they had one martial artist and several Quasi-Martial Artists in the team. The wild wolves shouldn't be able to cause any trouble.
Chen Yichuan took the opportunity to share this thought with Instructor Huang Hu. Upon hearing this, Instructor Huang Hu just gave a dry laugh: "You're still young after all. Wild wolves aren't scary... what's scary is if there are also scoundrels!!"
Leaving these words behind, Instructor Huang Hu rode his horse forward to discuss with the people from the Escort Agency.
"Wild wolves?" Head Escort Qian frowned slightly, then waved his hand and said: "Mere wild wolves are not worth worrying about, as for Instructor Huang worrying about tigers and leopards behind the wolves."
"Hehe." Head Escort Qian drew the long sword at his waist and laughed heartily: "My sword has yet to be tested for sharpness!! And our Sanjiang Escort Agency has the Prefect behind us; who the hell would dare to be blind enough to cross us!!"
After speaking, "Move forward!!" Head Escort Qian chewed on a stalk of dogtail grass and directed the team to continue moving forward. Seeing this, Instructor Huang Hu didn't say anything, rode his horse back into the team; he had said all he could.
The team traveled for another dozen minutes and arrived at a place filled with giant rocks, a barren area. The giant rocks were large, standing as tall as an adult. The gaps between them were large enough to hide several people.
Head Escort Qian just glanced at it, raised his long sword, and ordered everyone to stop. At the same time, the ox cart jolted, and instantly, three unknown streams of energy surged from within his body.
His face lit up with joy; he knew the Attribute Involution had ended, and the first feedback from his talent had arrived! Immediately after, the system notification sounded. "Ding!" "System prompt: Player's realm has advanced to Quasi-Martial Artist, reward: 2 free attribute points!!"
He immediately opened the system panel. [Chen Yichuan: Male, Human. Talent: Attribute Involution (Unique). Realm: Quasi-Martial Artist. Strength: 17 (Attack 7-7). Agility: 15 (Speed 15). Stamina: 16 (HP 160/16; Defense 4). Spirit: 9+5+2 (Inactive). Free Attribute Points: 2. Martial Arts: Basic Fist Technique (Small Achievement); Basic Saber Technique (Entry). Current Location: Mystic Realm, Jiuzhou Nation, Liang Province, Shuangjiang County, Qingfeng Mountain.]
Clenching his fists, Chen Yichuan felt a surge of exhilaration in his heart. "My total three-dimensional attributes have broken through 40, Quasi-Martial Artist!" "With my current self, killing a Wild Dog would probably only take one punch. With the ghost-head blade, one strike and it would owe me its life." Chen Yichuan raised his head, his lips curling uncontrollably.
At this moment, he really wanted to rush to Taoyuan Village and find some Wild Dogs to test it out. "However... it seems that won't be necessary." Immediately after, Chen Yichuan turned his gaze to his surroundings.
Unbeknownst to him, one by one, wild wolves covered in black fur had surrounded the team. The ferocious wild wolves, with their scarlet eyes, stared fixedly at everyone, as if they would tear them to shreds in the next second.
However, these wild wolves only surrounded them, letting out low growls. They didn't swarm in, seemingly waiting for the Wolf King's command. The current situation was not a simple encirclement by wild wolves, but an organized wolf pack attack.
"Everyone in the team, old and young, pick up your weapons and defend against the enemy!!" "Wolf pack!" "The wolf pack is here." "So many wolves, at least a hundred!!"
On the ox carts and carriages, the sounds of people frantically grabbing weapons rose one after another. Accompanied by the howling and screeching of the surrounding wolf pack!! Everyone saw—on a giant rock not far away, a wild wolf covered in white fur, as large as an adult, was letting out a low, rumbling howl. The wolf pack and the white wolf's sounds echoed each other.
With just one look, Head Escort Qian knew that the white wolf not far away was the leader of these wild wolves, the Wolf King!!
"Ah Da, Ah San, you two are responsible for protecting the goods and dealing with the wild wolves!" "I will go deal with the Wolf King." As the words fell, *slap*. Head Escort Qian slapped his right palm against the ground, tapped his toes, and miraculously leaped onto a treetop, jumping out of the wolf pack's encirclement. His target was clearly the adult-sized—White Wolf King!!