Chapter 1126

"Now?" Little Red asked.

He glanced at the night outside the window; it seemed fine, since Beast Pen City never closed its gates anyway.

That works too—go investigate first, and if it really won't do, find another new place.

Lin Cheng's plan was to let those invaders withdraw from the Green Fox territory on their own.

With Little Red's ability, using illusion arts and a certain degree of psychological influence, it would be easy enough to make those invaders withdraw from the Green Fox territory; even making them forget some of their memories was not out of the question.

If it really wouldn't work, then kill them!

"Right, Little Red, how strong are those invaders?"

"Their strength isn't that great, but there's one human powerhouse at the peak of sixth-tier who seems to have a special treasure that can resist illusion arts."

"Looks like this bunch really isn't all that strong, but still, it's better to be prepared."

A preliminary plan gradually took shape in Lin Cheng's mind.

"Rest well today! Since I've decided to help you with this matter, I will definitely help you settle it."

17　　"Not going to the Green Fox territory anymore?" Little Red asked.

"Mm, not today. I still need to prepare some things."

Preparing some things was true enough—because he needed to forge some equipment for General Ji Xia, and the investigation of the underground alchemy lab in Beast Pen City should also begin. Once the weapons General Ji Xia needed were finished, he could start the investigation.

At the same time, Lin Cheng had another idea in mind; although it was still only in its infancy, it was not without the possibility of being realized.

From the system's earlier incomplete reminder messages, he could clearly tell that inside the system there was still a special space, which seemed to preserve the once-glorious King Canyon, only broken for some reason and now in need of repair.

If that place had once been a complete space, then couldn't some races be settled inside it?

Now there was the Faith God Tree there. If the legend of the Faith God Tree held true, the Faith God Tree could nurture all things; restoring mere greenery would be nothing to it.

And with the special spring water produced by the system for irrigation, a canyon with plants and a water source would recover its former vitality—it was only a matter of time.

At this point, even settling some races inside probably wouldn't be a problem.

Only he still didn't know how to send living beings in, nor whether he'd have to wait until the canyon was completely repaired before sending them in.

Before Yun Shang left the inn, Lin Cheng also took out a gold note worth ten thousand gold coins and gave it to her, hoping Yun Mo could save the person he truly loved rather than continuing through deception.

"Thank you." Yun Shang thanked him on Yun Mo's behalf.

She understood Lin Cheng's meaning: with these ten thousand gold coins, Rongrong could be saved.

After Yun Shang took the gold note and hurried away.

Lin Cheng also took out the System Hammer, Furnace, and so on, set up a soundproofing barrier in the room, and began forging weapons with a clanging of metal.

Under Little Red's watchful gaze, within the time it took to brew a cup of tea—just over an hour—two Tier-2 weapons were forged: the Storm Greatsword and the Berserk Dual Blades!

Finding General Ji Xia still cultivating in the room next door, Lin Cheng handed the weapons straight over to her and reminded her: "These are the greatsword and dual blades you wanted. Also, regarding the investigation of the underground slave trade, be sure to be very careful."

He knew that, given General Ji Xia's impatient temperament, she might set out for the underground slave-trading venue that very night to defeat that guardian and uncover the truth there.

However, after the previous covert investigation, the underground slave-trading venue was bound to be heavily guarded now; if General Ji Xia went there now, there was a good chance she'd return empty-handed.

Wait, perhaps….

"Right, General Ji Xia, today someone should be heading to that underground slave venue. If the other party is willing, you might mention my name and have them take you in with them."

"But still the same thing—be careful in everything!"

"Understood." General Ji Xia nodded solemnly, giving off rather the air of a subordinate.

But she had no intention of doing so.

Temporary Magical Creature Holding Point.

General Ji Xia, who had set out early to wait here, suppressed her impatience. After roughly half an hour, the one who came to ransom her lover—Yun Mo—arrived alone.

Without a word, General Ji Xia went up, forcibly dragged her around a corner, and threatened Yun Mo into taking her inside.

Yun Mo was only an ordinary person; faced with this scene, he panicked on the spot, nodding again and again, repeatedly assuring her that as long as his own safety was guaranteed, he wouldn't act rashly, let alone tell the guards.

"That would naturally be best, otherwise…." General Ji Xia flashed the blades of the Berserk Dual Blades in her hand.

The meaning was clear enough.

The chilling glint of the blade made Yun Mo nod again and again; he would absolutely do as instructed.

"Who are you people?"

The guards at the door were naturally all familiar with the underground slave venue; although they hadn't seen the guest before them, they were very familiar with the Lord Keli that Yun Mo had mentioned.

That cruel one-eyed mercenary—the mere thought of him made one shiver all over.

It was said he was extremely cruel, with very peculiar tastes: he liked giving people hope while also enjoying watching the looks of despair on their faces.

"I see. Since you know Lord Keli, go on in."