nownovels Chapter 31 Misty Forest
Chapter 31 Misty Forest
This time, Xia Tong didn't bother to strip the rags out of their tattered gear.
Traveling through woodlands is inherently difficult and arduous.
It would be too much to ask Torret to carry that pile of stinking scrap metal.
Moreover, it was carrying the weight of both Xia Tong and Elena on its back.
Seeing that Torret was slightly out of breath, Xia Tong couldn't bear it.
He pulled a handful of bright red Roya fruits from his package.
In addition, there were several deep-colored, air-dried "Roya dried fruit".
Xia Tong only takes this out when Torret is injured or extremely tired.
Torret chewed with relish, and his previously dull mane seemed to regain some of its luster.
After a brief rest, Xia Tong unfolded the map on the intelligence report again.
"According to the markings, there should be a stream of soul energy not far ahead."
He put away the map, gently spurred his horse, and continued into the unknown depths.
About ten minutes later.
The view suddenly opened up, but it was also breathtaking.
Xia Tong arrived at a precipice, with a bottomless valley below, where only the dense canopy of trees surged and rolled.
And in the distance, before the suspension bridge, lies below the gap in the cliff.
A violent white whirlwind, yet bound by some kind of law, rose from the ground and soared into the sky.
The wind howled, but it wasn't harsh; instead, it carried a strange rhythm.
"This is the flow of soul energy."
Xia Tong patted Torret's neck.
It let out a joyful long cry, and then, without hesitation, leaped into the abyss!
A strong feeling of weightlessness washed over me instantly, and my heart seemed to skip a beat.
"ah--!"
Irena instinctively gasped and recoiled.
Only when she felt Xia Tong's broad and warm chest behind her did she manage to stop screaming.
But those little hands were still trembling slightly.
"Lord Xia Tong, what's going on here...?"
Just as it was about to plunge into the abyss.
"call--!"
A gentle yet incredibly powerful wind pressure, like the hand of a giant, steadily supported the weight of both man and horse.
Torrett moved with the wind, gracefully completing a double jump in the air and adjusting his posture.
Then, it floated lightly to the ground.
"We've landed."
Xia Tong's voice came from above.
"The Misty Forest is just ahead."
……
We walked through the woods for about half an hour.
The surrounding scenery began to change strangely.
Compared to the woods surrounding the sick village, the vegetation here is so dense it's suffocating.
The enormous ancient tree blocked out the sky, its branches twisted like intertwined arms.
There was also a thin layer of mist, like flowing water vapor.
Fortunately, it wasn't completely silent; the occasional chirping of birds and the rustling of rabbits darting through the bushes could be heard.
Xia Tong kept her nerves on edge, trying to stay close to the edge of the forest as much as possible.
What he fears most right now is encountering that Rune Bear thing; if he does, Xia Tong will probably be dead.
It can be said to be the strongest single force on the Weeping Peninsula at present.
They are far more difficult to deal with than the ancient hero Samir, who is imprisoned on the island.
As I walked, a cloyingly sweet, almost pungent, smell of pollen suddenly wafted to my nose.
That smell was incredibly tempting, yet it also carried a hint of decay.
Xia Tong glanced warily at the intersection to the east.
In the mist, several huge, colorful strange flowers appeared and disappeared.
Miranda Kerr!
Their enormous petals slowly open and close, releasing a pale green spore mist that drifts gently through the air.
Xia Tong left quickly and carefully followed the map for several more minutes.
After checking the surrounding landmarks, I confirmed that my destination was just ahead.
The key points of the mission were marked in bright red on the map's information panel:
"As long as we defeat the leader of the group—the Demi-human Queen."
"This would severely demoralize the demi-humans, throw them into chaos, and even stop their attacks."
"Awooo—!!!"
Suddenly, a sharp, mournful cry shattered the silence of the forest.
It sounded so awful, like a cat's claws frantically scratching at glass—sharp, piercing, and sending chills down your spine.
Xia Tong's expression hardened, and she immediately dismounted, gently helping Elena down as well.
Riding a horse is too conspicuous, and the sound of hooves can easily give away information, making it really unsafe.
Xia Tong surveyed the terrain.
They placed Elena behind a large rock, a sheltered spot sheltered from the wind and hidden by dense bushes.
Torret was also left here to remain vigilant at all times, ready to run away with Elena if any problems arose.
"Melina, please."
Xia Tong said in a low voice.
"Take good care of Miss Elena. I'll go scout ahead."
After saying that, he rang the soul-summoning bell.
A flash of eerie blue light appeared, and three lone wolves emerged from the void.
Wolves have extremely keen senses, and their sense of smell for danger far surpasses that of humans.
If there is an ambush, their howls are the best warning.
"Go ahead, I'll stay here."
Melina materialized from the shadows of the forest, her tone calm yet resolute.
……
Xia Tong crouched low, lowering her center of gravity, and held the King's Army straight sword in her hand.
Following the chilling roar ahead, they crept silently forward.
Thanks to the enhanced vision of those who have faded.
Even in the dim light of the forest, he could still vaguely make out the outline of the pile of ruins in the distance.
If I'm not mistaken, that is the nest where the demi-human queen resides—the demi-human ruins.
"Ring ring ring".
Xia Tong rang the bell again.
This time, he summoned two fanged imps.
They are small in stature, with skin as dark as stone, and are natural-born experts at ambushing in these ruins and rocks.
soon.
Xia Tong then spotted the guy who was on lookout duty.
That was an ordinary demi-human.
It is much shorter than a normal human, and its body is hunched over, like a large monkey that walks upright.
His skin was a sickly bluish-black, covered with dirt and scars.
It had no decent clothes, just a few tattered animal hides wrapped haphazardly around its body, and it emitted a nauseating stench.
His teeth were also uneven and turned outwards.
The weapon he held in his hand was extremely rudimentary.
It was a rough, large wooden stick, not even as good as the large wooden mallet Xia Tong had when she first woke up.
Xia Tong held her breath, even deliberately suppressing her heartbeat.
One step, two steps.
Taking advantage of the moment when the demi-human turned around to scratch its itch.
"Pfft!"
Xia Tong suddenly sprang up, like a cheetah!
The straight sword of the King's Army in his hand transformed into a cold light, piercing its back with perfect accuracy, straight through its heart!
At the same time, his left hand, like an iron clamp, tightly covered the demi-human's mouth.
He swallowed back the scream that was about to escape his lips.
"Ugh—!!!"
The demi-human's body convulsed violently, and scalding, foul-smelling blood gushed out from the sword groove, staining Xia Tong's hand red.
The two fanged little devils worked together perfectly.
They both leaped up, their forked hand axes slashing viciously into the demi-human's waist and thigh.
It struggled for only a moment.
The demi-human then completely collapsed and remained motionless.
A faint stream of runic warmth flowed into Xia Tong's body.
After dealing with the sentry, Xia Tong quickly dragged its body into the tall grass nearby and covered the bloodstains with withered leaves.
His movements were as practiced as those of a seasoned assassin.
After clearing the site, he continued to venture deeper into the ruins.
It was already close to noon.
But the forest remained dark and gloomy under the dense canopy, and the pervasive mist made the road ahead even more unpredictable.
In the next ten minutes.
Xia Tong followed the same method, working with the little devil to silently eliminate five or six lone demi-humans.
Every strike is a fatal blow, without any hesitation.
But the truth will eventually come out.
Just as he was preparing to tackle the seventh target, an unexpected incident occurred.
"Gah—!!!"
A sharp, piercing laugh suddenly rang out from the side.
Xia Tong turned around abruptly.
A large, strong demi-human, noticeably larger than the others, was standing on the top of the collapsed wall.
It brandished a huge wooden club, pointing it in Xia Tong's direction and shouting a warning.
exposed!
"Splash—"
As it roared, a dozen or so short, subhuman figures instantly sprang out from the surrounding bushes and the shadows of the ruins.
They wielded rusty daggers and saws, baring their teeth, and swarmed around like a tide.
Since stealth failed, let's face it head-on!
Xia Tong stopped concealing herself, and her eyes instantly turned sharp.
He discarded the King's Army straight sword and picked up the King's Army greatsword that was on his back.
He pulled out a large ball of grease that he had prepared beforehand, wrapped in layers of leaves.
He quickly took it out and smeared it vigorously on the blade of the King's Army Greatsword.
Accompanied by intense friction.
"Sizzle—Boom!"
The crackling sound of burning grease echoed all around.
A bright and blazing flame instantly rose up and coiled around the sword.
In this dark and cold misty forest, this flame stands out conspicuously and domineeringly!