Chapter 815: [626] Crisis? Just a bunch of misfits (Asking for monthly votes and subscriptions) Chapter 815: [626] Crisis? Just a bunch of misfits (Asking for monthly votes and subscriptions) “The environment Earth Inbeings live in tends to be rather damp, and they usually reside in groups, so let’s not get entangled in battle–capturing one should suffice. Once harassed, it’s easy to attract the attention of other wild creatures,” Ji Yuyan said with a serious tone.
Following several days of training combined with a fair amount of general knowledge, they all understood what getting entangled would entail.
“I’m feeling a bit nervous now,” Liu Limin grumbled, looking toward Pei Jinye and the others, “Have any of you ever engaged in combat before?”
Cao Yingjun was the first to shake his head, “Just logistic support.”
He was an Artifact Refiner.
There really was no reason to poke his head forward.
When everyone looked at Pei Jinye, the well-informed Ji Yuyan scoffed, “What are you panicking for? Xiyue and I have got your backs. There are army coats in the car that you can put on; it’s quite cold up in the mountains with this weather.”
…
After getting off the bus.
The bus driver said he would wait there.
Ji Yuyan was the first to take the lead with enthusiasm; she seemed familiar with Snow Dragon Mountain.
While leading the group into the mountain, she did not forget to explain: “We’re just on the periphery right now, and the weather is still fine. But if we go deeper, honestly… with your tiny frames, you would freeze in place and start dancing ballet.”
Both Pei Jinye and Liu Limin were dressed in casual clothes, seemingly unaware of the cold despite being below zero.
However, in Ji Yuyan’s eyes, the two seemed somewhat keen to show off their toughness.
“In Snow Dragon Mountain, aside from the fierce creatures, you must also watch out for minor monsters that might appear along the way. You’ve all played games, right?” Ji Yuyan said, “This is akin to us starting to clear a dungeon.”
While she was speaking, a rustling suddenly emanated from the snow-covered jungle ahead.
Liu Limin was instantly on alert.
“Don’t be scared, it’s just the lowest level of snowball beast. Some restaurants like to collect their meat; it’s almost like chicken…” Ji Yuyan explained.
Without making a move.
Ji Yuyan had already planned how to attack.
She would handle long-range attacks while Pei Jinye and Liu Limin were to draw fire. Murong Xiyue was responsible for the final strike.
Only Cao Yingjun took out Sealing Objects, acting as a mobile containment station.
Amidst cheers, the team of five quickly dealt with some bothersome little monsters and hastened toward the area where Earth Inbeings lived.
During this time, Pei Jinye’s techniques at drawing fire had become more skilled, which pleasantly surprised Ji Yuyan.
“Old Pei, you really have a knack for drawing aggro,” she commented.
Even Liu Limin was somewhat amazed, “Old Pei, teach me your ways.”
As Pei Jinye’s figure shifted, he stepped back after the wild creatures in front of him had fallen, “Does this feel similar to when we did the reaction ability test? Be more agile, keep your eyes and ears open.”
Liu Limin pondered for a moment.
“Your movement technique is impressive,” Murong Xiyue looked at Pei Jinye and rarely offered praise.
With her keen eye, she could completely discern that Pei Jinye’s movement technique was extraordinary.
The Murong Family’s strongest point was the Assassination Technique which naturally included movement techniques.
For her to acknowledge its impressiveness, it really had to be genuinely formidable.
“Next up are Earth Inbeings,” Ji Yuyan took a deep breath and said, “Earth Inbeings are different from these minor monsters. In a way, they lean toward a humanoid form, so be very careful of their clubs. Those clubs, tipped with barbs and laden with a deadly poison, can cause serious trouble if they hit you, though it’s not beyond remedy… Just be careful later on.”
Everyone nodded.
Pei Jinye did not say anything.
As they continued toward the snow forest, the fierce sun above was now obscured by the mountain woods, and the valleys on both sides looked like giant palms about to clasp together.
The visibility darkened further.
Their footsteps on the forest’s crisp white snow sounded particularly distinct.
Even the usually talkative Liu Limin remained silent now, everyone fully focused and alert to their surroundings.
“Didn’t we get the place wrong?” Cao Yingjun, seeing the large group penetrating deeper, couldn’t help but whisper.
Liu Limin still made a “be quiet” gesture at him, then whispered lower, “We didn’t go wrong. Just be careful above your head; you never know when some Earth Inbeings might decide to sunbathe on top.”
Cao Yingjun tensed up.
Was that even a thing?
He had never heard of such a detail in classes!
“But aren’t Earth Inbeings supposed to prefer dark, damp places? Why would they think to sunbathe?”
Seeing his anxious inquiry, Liu Limin paused, but it was Pei Jinye’s voice that carried over, “Constantly residing in the dark and damp can cause them to lack a certain trace element in their bodies; they need to sunbathe to obtain it.”
“How do you guys know everything?”aSao Yingjun expressed feeling somewhat “inferior.”
Hearing this, Liu Limin couldn’t help but laugh, “You bear-like guy.”
As they were talking.
Suddenly, a slight rustling noise came from the woods.
This sound was not of footsteps.
It seemed like something was lurking nearby.
“Here it comes,” Pei Jinye warned.
Almost simultaneously, Ji Yuyan also loudly cautioned, “Fall back!”
Cao Yingjun, already at the back, was so frightened that he hid behind the two women.
But it was Pei Jinye and Liu Limin who stood in front of him.
The five, with previous experience of clearing small monsters, had smoothly formed their team structure.
Ji Yuyan moved back to her position, holding a Liyue bow, standing level with Murong Xiyue.
And Murong Xiyue had two curved dagger knives in her hands.
Such attire did not match her usual demure appearance.
It was just that everyone had gotten used to it along the way; otherwise, they would have definitely taken a second look.
Just when everyone held their breath and focused, the rustling noise suddenly ceased.
“What’s going on?” Cao Yingjun voiced in surprise.
Liu Limin was about to tell him to shut up when suddenly a figure dropped from the sky, the sound of its thrashing coming face-on.
Liu Limin roared, twisting his arm and swinging the Iron Hammer to meet the attack.
An adult Earth Inbeing, looking like a frenzied monkey with extremely long arms, swung its club, which was blocked.
However, Liu Limin had not expected the Earth Inbeing’s strength to be so formidable, shaking his hand numbly. Without a second thought, he rolled to one side, avoiding the Earth Inbeing’s face-smashing charge.
With a “whoosh,” an Element Arrow rapidly shot forth.
The Earth Inbeing was not slow either; it still managed to block the arrow with its club.
Then it roared and charged at Ji Yuyan.
However, it didn’t get far.
Another figure appeared behind it, bringing down a sword.
“Schluck!”
A spurt of blood sprayed out.
The Earth Inbeing let out a painful screech, twisted its head, and with menacing eyes, stared down at the person who had wounded it.
Suddenly, it stomped powerfully on the ground.
Rushing towards Pei Jinye.
Pei Jinye’s movement technique was nimble, allowing him to naturally dodge.
In that moment, Liu Limin’s iron hammer struck viciously down on the cruel creature’s head.
“Damn, it missed!”
Liu Limin cursed under his breath as his iron hammer got stuck in a tree trunk, unable to pull it out right away.
Being approached by the Earth Inbeing for the kill.
He had no choice but to abandon the iron hammer.
Luckily, Pei Jinye was timely in drawing hatred.
The Earth Inbeing, initially aiming for Liu Limin, once again got distracted and turned towards Pei Jinye.
Pei Jinye agilely dodged.
Murong Xiyue’s curved dagger slid past the Earth Inbeing’s back, then she floated away effortlessly.
Next, Ji Yuyan’s arrow from afar once again drew the creature’s hatred.
With the team’s coordination, they made a fool of the Earth Inbeing.
The Earth Inbeing was known for its remarkable stamina and endurance.
Otherwise, it would have been panting from exhaustion after being toyed with repeatedly by the four of them.
Cao Yingjun was astounded and gasped, “This Earth Inbeing can fight this hard? Do you need me to do something?”
He was feeling eager to jump in after watching all this.
“Keep watch for us,” Liu Limin yelled.
They knew when they arrived that one Earth Inbeing was manageable, but a group… they’d only have the option to run.
Especially since even this single one was tough to handle, not to mention a whole group.
As expected, the situation developed as they had anticipated.
The Earth Inbeing’s screams from being attacked continued wave after wave, and its blood stains grew more numerous.
“This guy is just too damn tough,” Liu Limin muttered.
Pei Jinye didn’t force his moves but continued to dodge and draw hatred on the side, considering it training in the movement techniques he had learned from the Master of the Liyue Sword.
At that moment,
the Earth Inbeing roared.
Abandoning Liu Limin in front of it, it charged towards Pei Jinye.
Ji Yuyan’s elemental arrow shot forth.
It hit the target again!
The Earth Inbeing, now resembling a porcupine, hysterically charged at Pei Jinye.
“You back off,”
came the voice of Murong Xiyue.
She moved swiftly,
ghost-like,
and floated in front of Pei Jinye.
Her hands stacked her knives.
Like a full moon.
She sliced down, and a “pu-chi” sound was followed by a spray of bright red.
The Earth Inbeing’s movements stiffened suddenly, it staggered back, then retreat…
“Thud!”
A heavy object hit the ground.
“That’s it dead,” said Liu Limin, somewhat out of breath.
This running was even more tiring than the long distance running in his test.
Murong Xiyue was also somewhat out of breath, her cheeks flushed and her breathing quick.
Pei Jinye looked at her; she shook her head to indicate she was all right.
But just then,
Cao Yingjun seemed to sense something, “Something’s off, I hear a lot of movements, did we poke a nest of Earth Inbeings?”
“Grab this corpse, and let’s hurry,” urged Ji Yuyan.
Liu Limin immediately hoisted up the Earth Inbeing’s body, and everyone started running.
Within a few breaths,
the jungle was teeming with the shadows of many Earth Inbeings, more than an enhanced squad, turning Ji Yuyan’s face pale.
“Damn it!”
Pei Jinye followed behind, his fingers silently hooked.
Suddenly, a warrioress armed with a sword emerged from the jungle behind, entering the fray like a tiger among sheep, leaving everyone, including Ji Yuyan, astonished.
“Who’s that?”
“Did we run into a kind-hearted person?”
“Should we help her?” Ji Yuyan looked to Pei Jinye and the others as they escaped, “That senior is saving us; it would be unreasonable to abandon her.”
“Perhaps, there’s no need now,” Pei Jinye said slowly.
Everyone paused,
realizing that the Earth Inbeings had been so thoroughly routed, chasing in panic and fleeing in haste.
Ji Yuyan rushed forward, “Senior–”
But before she could say anything more,
the warrioress had turned her head and disappeared into the jungle.
This left Ji Yuyan and the others looking at each other in bewilderment.
Pei Jinye did not rush them,
just feeling the timing was perfect just now.
…
“That was close; we would have been doomed if not for that senior stepping in.”
“I’m glad we got through that crisis.”
“But that senior was fierce.”
“With all these Earth Inbeing bodies, we could probably make a decent sum selling them.”
The group whispered among themselves, their faces showing a hint of greed.
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Pei Jinye watched, amused,
but said nothing.
The pacing at the moment, he thought, was just right.
“Shasha.”
It was then, a grating, creeping noise arose.
Pei Jinye suddenly looked up.