Chapter 854: The Northern Alliance Gains Another Fierce General

When Xia Qing returned to her territory, the chickens in the coop had already gone back to the henhouse to sleep. Wolf Lao Er squatted by the henhouse door, guarding a basket of eggs, and grinned happily at Xia Qing.

This basket, made specifically for holding eggs, was crafted by Xia Qing during her free time that morning.

The reason Wolf Lao Er had smashed over a dozen eggs that morning was that the basket used to hold eggs wasn't suited to its use.

So Xia Qing specially made a rectangular food-box-style basket, with an egg tray made of polyurethane foam inside, capable of holding 30 eggs.

This foam was the outer packaging material from the Broken-Waist wolf's big refrigerator—soft and elastic. Xia Qing cut a small piece and put it in her backpack to use for carrying eggs and other fragile items.

If Wolf Lao Er hadn't wanted to collect eggs, Xia Qing wouldn't have borne to cut such a large piece just to line the basket.

Facts proved this foam wasn't wasted. Wolf Lao Er used it to collect 18 eggs, each nestled in a hole Xia Qing had dug in the foam—not a single one broke—which was why Wolf Lao Er was so happy.

Xia Qing rubbed its head, actively affirming her companion's progress. "Not a single egg broken—Wolf Lao Er is really amazing! Wolf Lao Er has reached the top of the Blue Star Evolution Wolf Jin Zita, just like my lord and Broken-Waist. It's the most amazing evolution wolf."

This wasn't Xia Qing exaggerating—Wolf Lao Er really was amazing. After Xia Qing finished the basket, she only had to teach it three times before it could complete the egg-collecting task on its own.

Already happy, Wolf Lao Er sensed Xia Qing's cheerful mood and became even happier.

After praising Wolf Lao Er, Xia Qing held up the basket in her hand to show the eldest, who was lying in a hammock chair under the eaves with a punchable expression on its face.

"Eldest, I cut some fresh green light grass for you from outside. How about I mix it with the No. 2 rations for your dinner tonight?"

"Maa~" Sheep Eldest opened its eyes, indicating it was very happy.

Xia Qing asked, "Eldest, why didn't you go fight Little Flat-Top this evening? Did you go to Gao Po and not see Little Flat-Top?"

After circling Zone Three without spotting Little Flat-Top, Xia Qing was quite worried about the fellow—after all, two lynxes were no weak opponents.

Eldest squinted its eyes, uninterested in this question.

Xia Qing's smile vanished the instant she saw Does Daigua the monkey lying dumbly in the sheep shed, surrounded by flies.

The idol's medicine actually hadn't worked—the creature had diarrhea again. At this rate, how many more days could it survive? If it let this monkey die, would Xiong Qun settle the score with the wolf pack, or with her?

When she set down the eggs, vegetables, and backpack to clean Does Daigua the monkey, Xia Qing discovered the idol's medicine had actually worked—Does Daigua the monkey hadn't had diarrhea this time; it had urinated.

It had received two large bags of potion today, so urinating a lot was perfectly normal.

It still needed cleaning, because the creature was currently lying in its own urine.

Xia Qing sighed as she cleaned Does Daigua the monkey.

Today, when she sent Huo Zhun to Territory No. 11, she had wanted to take advantage of his good mood to foist Does Daigua the monkey off on him to care for.

The idol wouldn't let Does Daigua the monkey be hospitalized, so the only people in this territory who knew Does Daigua the monkey's origins were two: Xin Yu and Huo Zhun.

Xin Yu's territory raised eagles and ground-walking hawks—not suitable for raising monkeys.

In the end, Huo Zhun said he killed everything he tried to raise, so Xia Qing had no choice but to bring Does Daigua the monkey back.

"Xia Qing, you there?" Tang Huai's inquiry came through the lord channel.

Xia Qing, who had just hung Does Daigua the monkey on the clothesline, took off her gloves and pressed the walkie-talkie button. "Here."

"You don't know yet, do you?! Lord Huo Lei's son has been discharged from the military and entered Territory No. 11. He's a Level 7 strength evolver—stronger than you!" Tang Huai enthusiastically introduced Huo Zhun to Xia Qing. He was very excited, because the Northern Alliance had gained another fierce general!

Although Huo Zhun had stayed in Territory No. 7 for a year and a half, his main duties were monitoring and close protection of Zhang San, so the lords of this territory—apart from Xia Qing—had never seen him.

Everyone only knew Lord Huo Lei had a son serving at Huiyi Base, and that after discharge he would join the territory.

Right after Tang Huai's introduction, Lord Huo Lei came online. "Qing, my son Huo Zhun arrived this afternoon. His brain may not turn the fastest, but he's plenty strong. If you ever need him in the future, just give the order."

Huo Zhun immediately followed online. "Sister Qing, I'm Huo Zhun. I'll be following your lead from now on."

Xia Qing, who babbled endlessly in front of wolves and sheep, still wasn't great at this kind of small talk. She pressed the walkie-talkie and replied stiffly, "Lord Huo is too kind. Brother Huo, welcome."

Everyone promptly welcomed Huo Zhun. Lord of Territory No. 17, Wen Nengjie, asked curiously, "Brother Huo, did you enter our territory through the south gate?"

The north gate of this territory belonged personally to Xin Yu, the west gate was always closed—only the south and east gates were open. Wen Nengjie's territory was near the east gate, so if Huo Zhun had come in through that gate, he should have heard the commotion.

Huo Zhun pressed the walkie-talkie and answered honestly, "I came back on the afternoon helicopter."

Zhao Ze also asked curiously, "The one flying in from the south, or the one from the north?"

Huo Zhun grinned broadly. "The one from the south. Brothers, I can't share any more details—that would violate discipline. Before I arrived these past few months, thank you all for looking after my dad. The day after tomorrow at noon I'll set up a few tables in the territory—please, everyone, do come."

"Brother Huo, you're too kind. These past few months it's been us benefiting from Lord Huo's light—he's fixed all the broken shovels and iron rakes in the territory." Qi Fu came online.

Someone from Territory No. 10 also came online. "Brother Huo, I'm Shi Du from Territory No. 10. Are you planning to go hunting tomorrow?"

Huo Zhun replied, "I was planning to try my luck. Brother Shi, do you know where the game is plentiful nearby?"

Hosting a feast without a meat dish wouldn't feel right.

Tang Huai immediately came online. "I know! Brother Huo, Xia Qing, how about we team up to hunt tomorrow?"

Shi Du immediately chimed in. "Count me in. Brother Huo, I'm a Level 5 strength evolver—I'll go too."

Zhang Hongda from Territory No. 15 also came online. "I'm Zhang Hongda from Territory No. 15, a Level 5 speed evolver. Brother Huo, count me in—I know where there are wild boars and deer herds."

Tang Huai immediately added, "I'm a Level 5 hearing evolver. Xia Qing, are you going?"

Xia Qing replied, "I have things to do tomorrow—you guys go. Brother Huo, we'll team up next time we get the chance."

Hearing Xia Qing wasn't going, Yuan Yan and Hearing Zhu Li, who had been about to apply to join, both lowered their hands. Tan Qi, however, pressed the button, her voice a little hoarse. "Brother Huo, I'm Tan Qi from Territory No. 15, a Level 4.5 speed evolver. May I team up with you to go hunting?"

Huo Zhun agreed readily. "Sure. Let's meet at the east gate tomorrow morning at eight-thirty."

Hearing his son had agreed to everything, Lord Huo Lei instructed, "Zhang Hongda is a discharged soldier like you, and Shi Du often goes on missions with Xia Qing, so he has plenty of experience too. Tang Huai from Territory No. 2 is a Level 5 evolver, but he has no real combat experience—in fighting ability he's not even a match for 10-year-old Tan Qi. When you go out with them, whether you bag any game is secondary. The key thing is to spend time with everyone and keep an eye on Tang Huai—don't let him get hurt."

"Got it." Huo Zhun had monitored the lord channel plenty and knew these people well. Still, he obediently listened to his dad's words.

He had no choice but to behave—otherwise he'd get a beating.

After instructing his son, Lord Huo Lei started muttering, "Why isn't Xia Qing teaming up with you? Her face wasn't great when she saw you off. You little brat—surely you didn't say something that upset her?!"

Huo Zhun answered obediently, "Sister Qing wanted me to help her care for a sick monkey. I was afraid of killing it, so I didn't dare take it."

That was no ordinary monkey—it was an evolution bear's monkey, a monkey that matched Sister Qing's temperament. He really didn't dare.

"You little bastard!" Lord Huo Lei was so angry he slapped his stupid son. "Go bring that monkey back tomorrow. I'll raise it!"