Chapter 696: Chapter 153: Petrified Wangliang

“It is said that in the forest of the canyon, fierce supernatural creatures have appeared. As soon as someone approaches, they swallow and flay the person alive,” Compass said, shivering as if he had seen it with his own eyes.

The majority of the mercenaries from Five Saints Town are experienced veterans who fear neither heaven nor earth, but they are helpless against the supernatural creatures that are impervious to both sword and gun,

“This is not me cheating you, it has been personally witnessed by others. Those supernatural creatures are as big as hills, wandering outside the Mist Canyon day and night,” the herbs in the Mist Canyon are well-known in the surrounding counties, and there are quite a few herb-collecting mercenaries, but no one has ever successfully made it inside.

What’s worse, those rock-like supernatural creatures also spit out a type of petrifying mist; anyone who gets close gets petrified without exception.

This past month, every mercenary who went into the Mist Canyon turned into stone statues, now standing outside the canyon.

Petrification? Rock-like supernatural creatures standing guard outside the canyon day and night?

Shalman and Yue Jinghua both looked intrigued.

Both had stayed in Shang Kingdom and, during their time at Xuanji Academy, were sent by the old man Qiu Chuzi on a hunting expedition around Mist Valley.

In that area, there’s a type of rabbit with delicious meat but very cunning, called the Mist Rabbit, that could spin people around until they were dizzy.

Shalman always had Thunder Snake hunt for food, and at that time, they had never encountered any rock-like supernatural creatures.

Seeing everyone’s disbelief, Compass got anxious, “Don’t disbelieve me, this is well-known throughout Five Saints Town. I’m telling you, don’t bother searching anymore; no matter how high the price, no one will accept your task.”

Yue Jinghua thought for a moment: “This is troublesome. The Snow Mist Grass is very important to us, it concerns the life of our entire family. My older sister even promised that if someone could accompany us into the Mist Canyon and gather the Snow Mist Grass, she would offer herself in marriage as a reward.”

Upon hearing this, Shalman’s eyes widened, and she squeaked in surprise, but was restrained by Chi Xi and Qian Luo.

“Older sister!” Compass’s eyes brightened immediately; his bean-sized eyes darted to Shalman’s face, which under everyone’s teasing, she feigned shyness and lowered her head.

Shalman, who was already beautiful, had the appearance of a noble lady when quiet; her “shy” look immediately made Compass lose his mind.

As the saying goes, lust can lead one astray, Compass’s mind buzzed, and a daring thought arose; he blurted out looking at the beautiful Shalman: “For the older sister, I’m willing to risk it all.”

Shalman stiffened, giving Compass a fierce glare, as sharp as a knife.

Yue Jinghua and the others laughed so hard they almost tied their tongues in knots.

The group then negotiated the price with Compass, finally settling on the “friendly price” of a thousand Fourth-level Dark Pills for this mission.

Before setting off, Yue Jinghua made a trip back to Fengdan Bailu County.

Compared to her departure, Fengdan Bailu had grown increasingly prosperous, and the relationship between the two counties was harmonious.

As for Qiu Chuzi, who had relocated the Xuanji Academy to Fengdan Bailu County, he was thriving like a fish in water, recruiting a batch of students with notable talents.

Yue Jinghua thought about it and decided not to tell him about Zhan BeiAo’s death.

Yue Jinghua checked with him again to confirm that there had never been any appearances of rock-like supernatural creatures in the Mist Canyon.

Before leaving, Yue Jinghua had Qian Luo modify the Dark Array on the Titan again.

Yue Jinghua discovered that using the refined Dark Beast Vein Crystals instead of Dark Pills could drive the Dark Array more effectively.

After the modifications, the speed of the empty ship doubled, and Yue Jinghua believed that now, even the Four-winged Asian Flying Dragon, renowned as the fastest on the continent, would struggle to catch up with the Titan.

The group boarded the Titan, and Compass was stunned.

“Wow, big brother, your empty ship is too luxurious, isn’t it?” Since there was no Transmission Array between Fengdan County and Shang Kingdom, the rest of the journey had to be made by empty ship.

As soon as Compass boarded the Titan, he was utterly amazed.

Initially, when it was mentioned that they would go to Shang Kingdom on this ship, Compass was puzzled, thinking, how could this tattered-looking ship endure the journey to Shang Kingdom.

But inside, it turned out to be an absolutely top-notch empty ship of the continent.

Even with Compass’s discerning eye, he could see that every item inside the empty ship was meticulously arranged.

The lighting Dark Array was also very cleverly designed.

Tsk tsk, this time he had caught a fat sheep.

Compass couldn’t help but show a delighted expression.

Glancing at the charming Shalman, he pulled Yue Jinghua aside, “Big brother, I say, does your family’s young lady truly intend to recruit a son-in-law?”

The corners of Yue Jinghua’s mouth twitched, facing the plump Compass, she couldn’t help but tease him a bit, “I see that Captain Luo is a sincere man, to be frank, our family is large and looking for a son-in-law who will come through marriage. However, once becoming our son-in-law, one can no longer be a mercenary, as you know, mercenaries…”

As Yue Jinghua spoke, Compass’s expression changed.

He was expected to declare boldly that he would renounce the mercenary profession to win the beauty, but he also sensed the mocking tone in Yue Jinghua’s voice. It reminded him of something, his eyes reddened, “Big brother, it’s fine if you look down on me, but don’t insult the profession of a mercenary. Not to mention anything else, just our July Mercenary Team, everyone is commendable.”

Having said that, he hummed dully, and without giving them another proper glance, he shuffled his big buttocks and crouched in a corner.

“Hey, I didn’t expect this man to have some redeeming qualities,” Shalman pushed her lips to one side, while Yue Jinghua touched her chin and nodded approvingly.

Yue Jinghua stealthily glanced at Compass, who took out a badge from his bosom and carefully wiped it.

That badge was the Captain Badge of the “Second Generation Soldier” Mercenary Team. Yue Jinghua remembered, she had left that badge at Weiwei’s grave.

She sighed, gaining a different perspective on Compass.

The Titan continued on its way, and after several hours, finally arrived at Mist Canyon before dusk.

Mist Canyon, an ordinary canyon located outside Polo City in Shang Kingdom, has a Mist River by its side. Because it is located in the humid climate of Shang Kingdom and close to the river, Mist Canyon is immersed in moist vapor all year round.

In the canyon, whether day or night, a mist of water vapor always prevails.

This water vapor impairs visibility, and an ordinary person in Mist Valley can only see up to ten meters ahead.

When the Titan landed, the entire Mist Valley was shrouded in silence, surrounded by eerily quiet and white vast water mist, making one feel as if soaked in water.

“I’ll lead the way,” perhaps to regain some dignity, Compass puffed out his chest and took the lead into Mist Canyon.

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