Capítulo 1026: Chapter 636: The First
It was all well until Wu Dao spoke, but the moment he did, it reminded Liu Hun. Initially, Liu Hun hadn’t paid much attention because, in his view, this middle area was the best. If these guys set off, he could follow them in, and most importantly, this area was large and unoccupied!
Only at this moment did Liu Hun gradually feel this position was somewhat special. If he thought this way, others would naturally be the same. Why had other forces specifically chosen not to select this place, leaving it open?
“Why?” Liu Hun asked Wu Dao rather foolishly.
“Because this place is reserved for the leading forces. To put it simply, whatever dangerous place there is, the forces located in the central area are the ones who lead the charge, paving the way for others.” Before Wu Dao could answer, Old Bai responded to Liu Hun first.
As soon as these words were spoken, Liu Hun was dumbfounded. He hadn’t expected this position to hold such a special existence.
“Tsk tsk, young brother, it seems your knowledge isn’t as extensive as your subordinates. But since you’ve occupied this position, I think the other forces won’t compete with you. Am I right, Qin Tao?” After Wu Dao finished speaking, he looked to the side.
Following Wu Dao’s gaze, they saw a young man about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old walking toward them, accompanied by three elderly men.
When Qin Tao reached the edge of this central area, he glanced at Wu Dao, then looked at Liu Hun, nodded, and said, “Since you’re taking this task, I wish you good luck. In about an hour, you can start scouting ahead.”
Qin Tao’s voice was neither clear nor indifferent. After speaking, he found a place at the edge to set up camp.
“Well… it’s all a misunderstanding. I just didn’t know the reason behind it. As for scouting ahead, it should be up to you guys. I really can’t manage it. If something happens, wouldn’t everyone’s efforts be in vain?” Liu Hun immediately plastered a smile on his face and smiled at everyone.
Liu Hun knew that the task of scouting should have been Qin Tao’s, but now he had occupied the other’s territory, which indeed was somewhat inconsiderate.
Moreover, Old Bai had mentioned earlier that any dangerous place would be like this. Clearly, this ghostly place wasn’t simple.
If he were to scout ahead, it would be courting death. Liu Hun still wanted to live a few more years.
“Yo, where did your smugness from earlier go? Didn’t you feel you were very impressive? Don’t worry, it’s just scouting, it won’t get anyone killed; of course, special circumstances are an exception.” Wu Dao listened to Liu Hun’s words and couldn’t help but ridicule him gleefully.
After scanning around and seeing no one was planning to stand up for him, Liu Hun pursed his lips and muttered, “Damn, I’ve been set up by these bastards; Old Bai, you’re also at fault for not warning me earlier.”
Old Bai heard Liu Hun’s complaint, let out a bitter laugh, shook his head, but didn’t speak.
After all, when he was about to warn Liu Hun earlier, Liu Hun had already sat down, leaving him unable to say anything further.
“Hahaha, kid, I don’t mind you calling me a bastard, but I’m not sure if others would be bothered.” Wu Dao slightly raised the corner of his mouth and loudly spoke to Liu Hun.
After Wu Dao said this, everyone looked at Liu Hun with a slight displeasure in their eyes.
“Damn it, are your ears dog ears? You could hear me even at such a low volume!” Liu Hun wasn’t a fool; he naturally knew Wu Dao was doing it on purpose. Feeling the slight displeasure from the others, Liu Hun felt both frustrated and regretful.
Had he known, he wouldn’t have been so high-profile just now. Now, he ended up shooting himself in the foot.
“Hehe, sorry, I have naturally keen senses and ended up overhearing what you said about us.” Wu Dao laughed twice, looking very smug.
Previously, he had proactively befriended Liu Hun, but this kid hadn’t appreciated it, instead scolding him. Now seeing Liu Hun in a bind brought Wu Dao immense satisfaction.
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Liu Hun realized that this old Wu Dao was deliberately setting him up, but he could do nothing about it.
“Old Bai, do you know who these people are?” This time, Liu Hun was smart. He picked up a stick from the ground and wrote out his question to Old Bai.
After seeing the line Liu Hun wrote on the ground, Old Bai hesitated for a moment before softly replying, “I only know about the forces from Huaxia, for other countries I am not sure, but there aren’t many forces from other countries, so there’s no need to worry. The ones we only need to be cautious of are Wu Dao and Qin Tao.”
Old Bai paused here, then continued, “Although the Wu Family behind Wu Dao isn’t in the City of Death, it is a formidable force with a deep background and has been passed down for hundreds of years. Qin Tao is similar. Ten years ago, Wu Dao was still young, yet he defeated all the younger generation and even made some of the old folks cough up blood. Then Qin Tao appeared, and they fought to a draw. Although neither has shown up much through the years, they are still considered geniuses among the younger generation. As for their families, I can’t even begin to describe them.”
When Old Ghost finished speaking, Liu Hun glanced at Wu Dao nearby. Seeing that this old fox didn’t repeat Old Bai’s words to everyone, his expression remaining unchanged, made Liu Hun more intrigued by Old Bai.
“Old Bai, can they not hear you speaking?” Liu Hun asked Old Bai with some doubt.
To this, Old Bai merely nodded and said, “Our family has some special cultivation techniques, just some petty tricks that are not worth showing off.”
As soon as Liu Hun said that, Wu Dao immediately glanced over at them.
Seeing this, Liu Hun quickly picked up the stick again and wrote on the ground, “So what do you think, about us leading the charge this time?”
“It’s not necessarily good or bad. Leading the charge means facing numerous challenges ahead. Often, we might have to handle things on our own, but if there are treasures, we’ll be the first to get them. In such situations, treasures go to those capable. But when it comes to Xuan Fire and the Nine Nether Cold Ice, it’s all down to one’s own abilities.” Old Bai truthfully told Liu Hun.
Seeing Old Bai being so familiar with such matters, Liu Hun’s eyes flashed with a hint of surprise, as if these matters were no first-time experience for Old Bai.
At the thought of Old Bai’s daughter, Liu Hun finally understood.
With Old Bai’s daughter having that innate broken pulse, it seemed Old Bai had spent considerable effort and time over the years, occasionally going out with everyone to seek rare treasures, which wasn’t surprising.
“I have a feeling this isn’t as simple as it seems, but for now, we’ll take it one step at a time. Let’s get some rest first; as for what happens once we’re inside, we’ll adapt to the circumstances then.” Liu Hun shook his head, feeling a bit frustrated, then erased what he wrote.
Seeing Liu Hun closing his eyes to rest, Old Bai also felt uncertain in his heart at this moment.
Indeed, with so many people here this time, seizing the Nine Nether Cold Ice evidently wouldn’t be easy. But as Old Bai thought of his daughter’s critical state, a hint of cold murderous intent flickered deep in his eyes.
Whatever happens, this time he must acquire the Nine Nether Cold Ice at any cost.
Liu Hun was naturally aware of Old Bai’s intentions. Therefore, he felt somewhat conflicted, for he had very little experience in such ghostly places, and losing his life would be more harm than good.
An hour passed quickly. Just as Liu Hun was immersed in cultivation, a voice slowly reached his ears, saying, “Sir, time is up.”
Hearing this, Liu Hun frowned slightly, slowly opening his eyes. He had just nearly felt a breakthrough in his cultivation, but now having been interrupted by Qin Tao, who knew when the next opportunity would arise?
Looking at Qin Tao’s earnest expression, Liu Hun couldn’t blame him, after all, the other was merely kindly reminding him.
“Hey kid, you weren’t trying to delay on purpose, were you? Let me tell you, even if you try delaying, you still have to lead the charge today,” Wu Dao took this moment to taunt Liu Hun.
Regarding Wu Dao’s jab, Liu Hun paid no mind, as he understood Wu Dao bore no ill intentions toward him. He was merely getting back at Liu Hun for his prior attitude towards him.
“I know, no need for your reminder,” Liu Hun pouted, then nodded at Old Bai beside him before taking the lead down the narrow path ahead.
“Clan Leader, are you really letting Liu Hun and them lead the charge?” In the corner of the crowd, a young man asked the Clan Leader of the Ghost Doctor Clan in a deep voice.
“He chose it himself, he can’t blame anyone else, and furthermore, this kid gives me a certain feeling; but if it comes to an unavoidable situation, his life must be safeguarded!” The first part of his words didn’t catch much attention, but when everyone heard the latter part of his sentence, there was a hint of shock in their eyes.