Chapter 422: 422. Chapter 422: Adventurer Squad

422. Chapter 422: Adventurer Squad

Dusk had not yet fallen, deep in the mountains it was already pitch black; the roars of exotic beasts came from all directions, making people anxious.

Qin Lao moved a huge rock aside, only to see a cave appear before his eyes.

"Let's rest here for the night, and set out again after dawn tomorrow."

Chu Feng smiled and said to Jiang Cheng.

As agreed the night before, since it was still dark today, the group set off; they successfully reached the mountain base by dawn, spending the time aside from eating meals and taking bathroom breaks on the road.

"Good."

Jiang Cheng smiled as he set Lin Yue down; she hurriedly tidied her clothes, head lowered, face flushed and hot.

Then he also set down the old man on his back, asking concernedly: "Grandma, are you alright?"

"Grandma's fine, it's you I'm worried about." The old man looked worried.

"I'm fine; even if I had to run for several more days and nights, I'd still be alright."

"Yes, Grandma Jiang Cheng, this little brother Jiang Cheng is a First-level Grandmaster, not much weaker than me; at such a young age he's already so formidable—if I were his age I'd be amazed." Qin Lao praised, his eyes showing no concealment of his optimism for Jiang Cheng.

In his lifetime, he's probably only a Second-Level Master; with luck, he could break through to Third Level.

But Jiang Cheng is different; his future is limitless.

He wishes there were more people like Jiang Cheng in the base.

"Is that so?" the old man didn't understand, but his expression was deeply shaken.

"Let's talk after we go inside."

Chu Feng smiled.

He snapped his fingers, and the interior of the cave suddenly brightened.

Everyone looked ahead.

The cave's space is not small—it's a full hundred square meters; the height varies, but even the lowest point is two meters tall, making it very comfortable to walk around inside.

Moreover, there were pots, pans, dry firewood, various seasonings, even tents and sleeping bags—everything! "Leader, what is this?"

Jiang Cheng was stunned.

"Hehehe, these are some resting spots we've set up nearby, specially prepared for travelers; thus they're well stocked, and normally no one would discover them." Chu Feng laughed.

"Like that."

Jiang Cheng looked again; aside from some dust on the items, everything was fine.

"Wait a moment; this place might not have been inhabited for a long time."

Chu Feng said, then snapped his fingers again; the cave instantly became clean, the surfaces spotless and shining, even the air grew pleasant.

"Leader, impressive." Qin Lao gave a thumbs up.

"Just a simple cleansing technique, nothing much." Chu Feng shook his head, looking at Lin Yue and the others: "Please sit and rest for now; trouble Qin Lao to go outside and hunt an exotic beast, and meanwhile gather some wild vegetables for tonight's barbecue."

"Leader, you're too polite; rest assured, I'll handle this." Qin Lao turned and left.

"I'll go with Qin Lao." Jiang Cheng said hurriedly, feeling embarrassed.

"No need, little brother Jiang Cheng; you should stay with your family, otherwise if you leave they'll worry." Qin Lao smiled at Jiang Cheng and walked out of the cave.

"Xinlian, you've worked hard too; rest here and also set up a formation so that no one can probe the cave with spiritual power."

"Good."

Shen Xinlian nodded.

Jiang Cheng beside her couldn't help but look at her—turns out this Captain Shen is also a formation master?

"As for me, I'll stay at the cave entrance; little brother Jiang Cheng, just keep your family company and chat—if anything comes up, just call me."

"Alright, thanks, Leader." Jiang Cheng said hurriedly. Indeed, no wonder he's the leader—this arrangement is orderly.

"No need to be so polite; it's normal to feel restrained since you've just joined us, and you'll get used to it."

Chu Feng smiled, walked to the cave mouth, lit a bonfire, and then closed his eyes to rest.

Shen Xinlian also took out several small flags and some primordial force crystals from her person, and began busying herself.

Jiang Cheng glanced twice, then withdrew his gaze.

It's not that he isn't curious; rather, he truly wants to learn how to set up formations, which isn't difficult.

But human energy is limited; even he is no exception. Rather than spending lots of time learning other skills, it's better to repeatedly practice the Azure Jade Coiled Dragon Pendant's proficiency to increase his spiritual power recovery speed.

Soon, Jiang Cheng pitched the tent, placed the tables and chairs outside, had just exchanged a few words with his family, when footsteps sounded outside.

Qin Lao returned.

In his left hand he held a black rabbit-like exotic beast, not small in size, about the same as an adult dog.

In his right hand he grasped a large handful of wild vegetables, several kinds.

Seeing the gazes of Jiang Cheng and the others, he couldn't help but smile and said: "Little brother, this forest rabbit is a real delicacy; wait, today I'll definitely let you taste my cooking."

"Qin Lao's cooking is top-notch; everyone present today is fortunate." Chu Feng also opened his eyes and laughed heartily.

After more than half an hour, a meat aroma drifted from the cave entrance, making the people inside' stomachs growl.

Chen Sao and the two others received two rabbit legs; even if only one, it's plenty large. The rest was divided among the group, and Jiang Cheng also ran to the cave entrance, sitting with Chu Feng, Qin Lao, and the three others around the fire, eating a bite of roasted meat then a bite of vegetables.

"Too bad; if we had alcohol it would be even better." Qin Lao sighed.

"I feel it's fine; whether or not there's alcohol doesn't matter much." Jiang Cheng laughed.

Not to mention after time travel; even before it he had never experienced this kind of wilderness camping life.

At this moment, it has a unique flavor.

"What little brother Jiang Cheng said is right, Old Qin—worried that drinking would interfere with affairs." Chu Feng glanced at him.

"Leader, I was just speaking casually; if there really were alcohol, I wouldn't drink it here—after returning to the base, drinking later would be fine." Qin Lao hurriedly said.

"Hmm, wait until we return…"

He was speaking when Chu Feng's voice cut off abruptly, his gaze turning toward the southeast.

"Someone's coming."

Jiang Cheng followed his gaze, but in the darkness it was pitch black.

After a few seconds, the sound of footsteps on dry twigs and leaves reached his ears.

By the firelight, a group appeared in his view.

There were more than ten of them, each holding various weapons, some even carrying bags as big as a person, looking bulging, filled with many things.

From far away, a bloody smell could be detected.

"They're adventurers who came here." Qin Lao narrowed his eyes.

In these deep mountains, aside from their Rebel Army, adventurers are the most numerous.

The relationship between the two sides is not exactly hostile, but it's not good either.

"Three of you."

The leading burly man cupped his fists toward the three and said, "We mean no harm; it's just that night has fallen, we want to find a place to rest and, by the way, avoid the Exotic Beast. I don't know if you three could do us a favor?"

(End of chapter)