Chapter 356: Wanted

When Zhang Mu and the others arrived in Hohhot City, it was exactly two days later. Hachikuju spent a night at the small tavern inn, and the three of them took another day and a half to reach the capital city.

“We’ve finally arrived.”

With a neigh from Red Blood, Zhang Mu finally spotted Hohhot City. He said with relief that the overnight journey had been exhausting. Without the mutated wolfhound by his side, they had to travel on Obsidian Beetle together, making it hard to get a good night’s sleep.

To ensure Yuan Rui could rest peacefully, Zhang Mu used the Blood Lotus vine cage and a mental shield.

The vine cage supported Yuan Rui while she slept, and the mental shield created an absolutely quiet sleeping environment. By the time they reached the capital city, Yuan Rui was refreshed, while Zhang Mu looked a bit tired.

Mainly, the back armor of the Obsidian Beetle is very hard, so if you were riding a mutated wolfhound, which is very compatible with earth-elements, it could ensure a smooth ride without any bumps. You could ride all day and night without any issues. This Obsidian Beetle is so tough. Luckily, it flies low to the ground. If it bounced like a horse, Zhang Mu, who doesn’t have much riding experience, would probably feel uncomfortable.

Hachikuju, who has years of horse riding experience, appeared very relaxed. Having been well-rested at the small tavern before, she now teased Zhang Mu, who looked downcast. She said, “Hey, Zhang Mu, you can’t handle this short journey? You Era Sub-merchant folks have to go back and forth, what will you do?”

Zhang Mu didn’t want to respond. He had been maintaining a balanced mental shield all night, and the constant drain of energy was odd without feeling tired.

Suddenly, Zhang Mu seemed to remember something and looked at Hachikuju who was laughing heartily. He said, “Hey Brother Hachikuju, I heard from Gesar that you often go to her small tavern to buy and drink alcohol. Whenever a mission ends, you sit there the whole day, always staying overnight at the inn, not stopping until you’ve had at least five bowls.”

“Brother, tell me, do you have a crush on the lady?”

“Indeed, Zhang Mu, how did you know?”

Hachikuju, carrying a huge axe, slowed down Red Blood and said with a smile, “This Gesar lady in Ordos City is famously beautiful. She’s originally from the Central Plains like you, looks so lively that you can’t resist pinching her, even though no one dare to. Gesar is not to be messed with.”

“What do you mean? Any more stories? Come on, share with us.”

Zhang Mu, impressed that Hachikuju straightforwardly admitted, was intrigued again and moved the Obsidian Beetle closer to Red Blood to hear Hachikuju’s story.

“Actually, it’s nothing much. Just a few evolvers who wanted to bother Gesar got turned into fertilizer by the mutated plants kept under her small tavern. One of them was a second-rank evolver, but still lost an arm. Since then, no one dares to act recklessly there. But the prices are really affordable, as long as you don’t provoke the boss, you should be fine.”

Hachikuju remembered the horror of the mutated plants and shook her head, saying, “Comparison is the thief of joy. Those mutated plants are truly powerful. I feel like I would have to use all my strength with an axe to stand a chance against it. It’s a shame I can only stay in one place. If it could move, it would be incredible. Fortunately, it can’t. Being a guard dog isn’t too bad.”

Who said there isn’t, far in the distance, close at hand.

Zhang Mu and Yuan Rui smiled at each other, without speaking. Since Blood Lotus hasn’t been exposed, they will settle the matter later.

Seeing Hachikuju’s apprehensive expression, Zhang Mu remembered that those drunk people were all delivered by that mutated plant. If all mutated plants were like Blood Lotus, they would probably be thinking all day about turning those drunkards into their fertilizer.

Zhang Mu suddenly felt sorry for those men spending money to see beautiful women. If Gesar’s mutated plants became intelligent and started having their own ideas, who knows if they would target these drunken men.

“Brother Hachikuju, you didn’t directly answer my question. Are you interested in that girl?”

Zhang Mu brought up the question again, making the laid-back Hachikuju blush. Surprisingly, Hachikuju felt a bit shy and said slowly, “Such a beautiful girl, who wouldn’t be moved? But I think she wouldn’t be interested in a rough man like me. Su Rui, that pretty boy, goes there from time to time. I think young girls would prefer that refined type of guy.”

Well, Zhang Mu finally understood why Hachikuju didn’t like Su Rui so much, there’s another layer to their relationship.

Zhang Mu smiled and said, “Bro, you’re overthinking it. Gesar is not just a simple girl. She is very insightful. Maybe she has already seen through Su Rui’s true nature. And maybe she just happens to like you instead of looking down on herself. Fate is unpredictable.”

Zhang Mu said these words without realizing he was inexperienced in matters of the heart. He was just talking nonsense, but Hachikuju took his words seriously and thought they made sense.

“We have arrived, Zhang Mu. This Hohhot City is different from Ordos City. There, I have some authority, but Hohhot City has nothing to do with us four. It was agreed upon when the cities were divided. So, my power here is not as great. We can’t do things like smashing city gates like last time.”

Hachikuju watched the towering Hohhot City in front of her eyes and specifically reminded Zhang Mu. She feared he might think he could act recklessly here. This is the headquarters of the other four leaders, and his role as the Sub City Lord holds little weight here. At most, he will be respected, but gaining special privileges is unlikely.

“City Lord Hachikuju, welcome to the capital city. It’s almost time for the auction. The lords need to gather.”

A man who seemed to be the leader of the city tower recognized the Red Blood attire and quickly approached, greeting Hachikuju with familiarity.

Many people were entering the city, but there was a passage specifically for the mutant beasts. They wanted to pass through first to wait for Hachikuju. While Hachikuju was conversing with the leader, soldiers who came to inspect saw Zhang Mu and Yuan Rui’s faces. They quickly took out a portrait, compared it, and shouted, “Capture these two.”

Clang!

All the soldiers aimed their spears at the two on the back of the Obsidian Beetle and advanced step by step.

Zhang Mu looked surprised, but he ignored them because he knew he didn’t need to do anything.

“Charge!”

Hiss!

Just as the spears were about to touch Zhang Mu, a loud insect buzz rang in everyone’s ears.

The Obsidian Beetle was furious!

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