Chapter 49 (First Update) [VIP]

The next day, the group set off again. They originally planned to travel to the Moon Forest at a normal pace, neither too fast nor too slow. Zi Zhuo even considered this trip as a side trip. However, the men in black appeared, and they had to speed up.

Yue Ling held Yin Chu Jiu's hand and said calmly, "Then let's speed things up. I'm very interested to see how much my abilities will improve after we find that divine herb."

To what extent will the person he cares about not feel so uneasy?

It must be the Scorpio Palace, that unstable factor that Yin Chu Jiu is concerned about.

Ha, not honest at all.

Yue Ling lowered her eyes, preventing the boy beside her from seeing the sinister intent hidden within.

As for Yin Chu Jiu, he had no reason to object. He also wanted Yue Ling to become stronger; this had always been his thought.

So, under pressure from the men in black, they sped up. They checked out of their room early the next morning, took the supplies they had prepared over the past few days, and headed to Antong Town.

According to the route planned by Zi Zhuo, after Antong Town comes Claw Peak Forest, then Tongyun City, and finally Moon Town and Moon Forest. Moon Forest is right next to Moon Town, meaning that after passing through these three locations, they will reach their destination.

Seeing that tiny dot on the map, the group became quite agitated.

They didn't know when the man in black would attack again, not to mention how he knew their route—he was even more astute than the Gong family. So they were very much looking forward to seeing how strong Yue Ling's power would be after he fully awakened.

Zi Zhuo examined Yue Ling and said, "Your body can currently only hold the energy of a ninth-tier Earth Bead. In the Illusion Demon Continent, the highest is a twelfth-tier Heaven Bead, and there are no higher levels. A twelfth-tier Heaven Bead represents the highest combat power. Yue Ling, I examined the bead inside your body, and I feel that its energy is even stronger than a twelfth-tier Heaven Bead."

He was quite agitated; he had never seen Yue Ling act like this before, it was truly peculiar. Perhaps, once Yue Ling's energy was fully unleashed, he really would stand at the pinnacle of the continent, just as Yin Chu Jiu had said. If that were the case, it wouldn't matter if he were Yue Ling's subordinate.

"Chu Jiu, just how strong will Yue Ling become in the future?" Zi Zhuo couldn't help but ask Yin Chu Jiu.

How strong will he be? Extremely strong. He is the number one person on this continent, unmatched by anyone, a chosen one of heaven.

Yin Chu Jiu suppressed those inappropriate emotions, thinking of the character setting he had hoped to give Yue Ling, and his heart couldn't help but surge with excitement. "Very strong!" His blood was boiling, and his face turned a little red.

Yue Ling's brows relaxed, and he tightened his grip on Yin Chu Jiu's hand. At only thirteen years old, he couldn't help but smile when he heard the person he cared about say this.

Seeing Yue Ling and Yin Chu Jiu's expressions, Zi Zhuo sensibly got off the carriage and returned to his own. He figured it wouldn't be long before he could drink a cup of wedding wine.

With this mindset, the group moved at a very fast pace. The four tall horses kept traveling, and apart from eating, they hardly rested, only finding a place to rest at night, making full use of their time.

As it turned out, their decision was correct, because they encountered another group of men in black a few days later, this time not two, but four.

They remained veiled, their faces hidden, and their attacks were ruthless. In addition to using bows and arrows, they also used swords. If it weren't for the fact that all four of them were quite capable fighters, they would have certainly suffered losses under the attacks of these men in black.

However, this time they did not kill the four men in black easily. It seemed that they knew they were tough opponents, so the four men in black who were dispatched this time were all at the fifth level of Earth Bead, with almost none at the Human Bead level.

After the battle, the group immediately left, walking for several miles before stopping. A light breeze blew across the grassland, and they could still seem to smell the lingering scent of blood from the man in black.

"Those people are crazy. They're trying to kill me." Zi Zhuo frowned, very unhappy. As he spoke, he asked the coachman next to him to bring water so he could dry himself off. As a noble young master, he had never encountered anything like this before. The behavior of the Scorpion Palace people had completely enraged him.

Yin Chu Jiu also went to get some water and helped Yue Ling wipe her body. While Zi Zhuo was wiping her body, the black cat went to cause trouble, which made Zi Zhuo so angry that she almost pinned the black cat in the bucket. For a moment, some cheerful sounds came from their small camp, and the atmosphere became light and cheerful.

She had Yue Ling take off his blood-stained clothes, and Yin Chu Jiu used a wet handkerchief to wipe his body. Fortunately, Yue Ling was strong in combat, and although his energy control was not the best, he was still not injured.

Yin Chu Jiu immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

"Is it good-looking?"

Suddenly, Yue Ling grabbed Yin Chu Jiu's hand and pressed it against her chest. The warmth of her body penetrated through her skin and reached Yin Chu Jiu's palm, causing Yin Chu Jiu to stop moving immediately.

To be honest, although Yue Ling is young, he already has a thin layer of muscle on his body, which is supple and delicate. Yin Chu Jiu had never really looked at his body before. Even when she did, it was from a purely male perspective or from the perspective of an elder. This physique was something she had cultivated, and she felt proud every time she looked at it.

But now his relationship with Yue Ling has changed, and Yin Chu Jiu immediately closed her eyes, her heart pounding like crazy.

Yin Chu Jiu's reaction filled Yue Ling's dark eyes with tenderness, a tenderness that even suppressed the deep predatory intent within.

"Aren't you going to watch?"

"What are you looking at? Can't you be serious for once?" Yin Chu Jiu didn't reply, but just lowered her eyes and carefully wiped away the bloodstains for Yue Ling.

However, Yue Ling wouldn't let him off the hook. He insisted that Yin Chu Jiu look at him carefully. Even if he didn't accept his pursuit, he couldn't just not let him take advantage of him. Besides, he was almost certain that he had already occupied a very important place in Yin Chu Jiu's heart, so he didn't hold back at all when teasing Yin Chu Jiu.

Yin Chu Jiu couldn't bear it any longer, so she had to watch it once, and then blushed and praised it before Yue Ling let her go.

Yue Ling rested her head on Yin Chu Jiu's shoulder, her warm breath brushing against his neck. Her dark eyes were fixed on his handsome profile with its defined jawline. She said, "You've always protected me in the past few years. I'll protect you for the rest of my life."

I love you, I will protect you, and no one can separate us.

His heart almost stopped. He hadn't expected Yue Ling to say something like that. Yin Chu Jiu's body froze instantly. He felt the boy's intimate gestures, and his expression changed again and again before finally settling on a sad expression.

If the boy knew that the day he became stronger would be the day he left, would he still work so hard?

Yin Chu Jiu didn't know, he didn't dare tell him, he didn't dare imagine what the boy's expression would be like back then.

After the rest period, everyone set off again.

They had been on their journey for five days, and in about seven more days they would reach the town of Antong. Driven by the pressure from the Scorpion Palace people, they were moving at a much faster pace.

Originally, the protagonist Yue Ling was traveling alone along the way, and the people he encountered were all minor figures who mostly mocked him because of his strange appearance. But now that the minor figures are gone, a major opponent has appeared, so they have no choice but to speed up.

After another six days of travel, they were only half a day's journey away from Antong Town. But before they arrived, Yin Chu Jiu told the driver to stop.

Zi Zhuo poked his head out from behind, fanning himself constantly because of the heat, and asked, "Why did you stop?"

Yue Ling also got out of the car. He leaned against Yin Chu Jiu's back without asking any questions. Yin Chu Jiu didn't push away Yue Ling's intimacy and said with a serious expression, "I think the people from Scorpion Palace will be lying in ambush in Antong Town. Once we enter Antong Town, we will fall into a trap."

The fact that Scorpion Palace has been able to become a rival of Lingyue Palace and remain standing is a testament to their undeniable abilities.

As the author who created Scorpion Palace, Yin Chu Jiu understands Scorpion Palace's thoughts very well. In order to strike at its opponents, Scorpion Palace will make thorough preparations.

The fact that they didn't encounter any more men in black on the road during these six days indicates that they must have an ambush in Antong Town.

As for why the people of the Scorpion Palace knew they were going to Anton Town, it can only be said to be part of the world's setting. The Scorpion Palace was doing its best to fulfill its role—urging the protagonist to become stronger.

After Yin Chu Jiu's explanation, Yue Ling suddenly understood.

"You make a very good point."

Actually, Zi Zhuo had considered this possibility, but he felt that since they hadn't leaked the route, the Scorpion Palace wouldn't be lying in ambush in Antong Town. However, Yin Chu Jiu could 'prophesy,' and when he said this, Zi Zhuo believed him.

Zi Zhuo gave Yin Chu Jiu a thumbs up, praising his thoughtfulness, and then gave Yue Ling an envious look. "Wow, Yue Ling is so lucky. He even has someone who can predict the future by his side."

Yue Ling raised an eyebrow slightly, accepting Zi Zhuo's envious gaze without changing her expression.

So, after Yin Chu Jiu's reminder, they decided to get off the bus and walk before they even arrived at An Tong Town. To avoid arousing suspicion, the four drivers parked the bus outside while the four of them went inside to replenish their supplies.

Of course, they weren't afraid of the Scorpion Palace, but Yin Chu Jiu had told them that the Scorpion Palace had a large and powerful force. They wondered if the Scorpion Palace could defeat the four of them if the Scorpion Palace sent out dozens of people.

cannot.

Meanwhile, to be on the safe side, they decided to split up in pairs and disguise themselves before entering Antong Town to confuse the other party.

After making thorough preparations, they went inside.

Upon entering Antong Town, they immediately noticed signs of hiding in several secluded locations. Sure enough, Antong Town had been occupied by the Scorpion Palace, who had laid numerous ambushes.

They exchanged a silent glance and decided to buy their things as soon as possible and leave, not to stay here for another two days.

Yin Chu Jiu and Yue Ling were in the same team. They both wore makeup, especially Yue Ling. Thanks to Zi Zhuo's superb skills, his once handsome face became ordinary, while Yin Chu Jiu went from dashing to plain. Then they exchanged clothes with the coachman, instantly becoming inconspicuous and easily blending into the crowd, disappearing without a trace.

The rest of the operation went smoothly. They made purchases in Antong Town according to the list written by Zizhuo, buying a little here and a little there, being very careful not to attract the attention of the Scorpion Palace people.

However, despite their utmost caution, they still encountered the men in black on their way back.

There were more than a dozen men in black blocking their way, each holding a large knife and exuding an aura that revealed them to be experts at the fifth level of the Earth Bead realm.

Instinctively, Yin Chu Jiu stepped in front of Yue Ling, completely blocking Yue Ling's thinner frame, his expression cold as he faced the men in black. Their target was Yue Ling, and he would fight to the death to prevent them from taking Yue Ling away.

In Yin Chu Jiu's mind, the men in black should have been angry at his actions, but the next moment, the leader of the men in black suddenly widened his eyes and burst out with surprise.

Overwhelmed with surprise, he spoke with a slight tremor, "If you're willing to come with us, then I'll let him go."

You are referring to Yin Chu Jiu.

He refers to Yue Ling.

Author's Note:

Yin Chu Jiu: Huh? ? ?

I went out looking for an apartment today and got back very late. I'm exhausted, so there's only one update. Thank you to all my little angels who support me! Sending you all love and love you all! (づ￣ 3￣)づ