Chapter 182
As night fell, the wolf pack quieted down. Several little wolves chased and played with each other, bullying the new puppies.
As the deputy leader of the wolf pack, the puppy has a high tolerance for the cubs, so he patiently endures the teasing of the little wolves.
Also because of its trust in the tribe, it never felt its life was threatened, so it did not change back to its original form.
Tang Yu'an couldn't help but take a picture of this scene with his light brain.
The puppies among the wolf pack are so cute!
After the Black Wolf King accepted the name given by Tang Yu'an, he went to accompany the injured silver wolf, regardless of their actions in the wolf pack.
Tang Yu'an was soon surrounded by enthusiastic wolves.
They surrounded Tang Yu'an, wagging their tails and acting coquettishly, vying to be the first to touch him.
Although Tang Yu'an likes these friendly wolves, they are not as clean as cats, so their fur is not only covered with dust but also tangled and hard.
He glanced at Mok's tent. After they decided to stay with the wolf pack, Mok went into the tent and refused to come out.
So Tang Yu'an secretly performed a purification spell and gave a bath to the wolves surrounding him.
Because it was close, the Black Wolf King and the Silver Wolf were also within the coverage area. It closed its eyes and felt the warm and pure light. It felt a warmth surging from the bottom of its heart, and its body became much more comfortable.
It lowered its head and saw that the sleeping silver wolf also had a comfortable look on its face, so it moved closer and licked the silver wolf's face gently.
Tang Yu'an had already come and sat down next to Zhou Qi, preparing dinner with him.
"Brother Xiaoqi, Obsidian has a very good relationship with its companions, just like us!" Tang Yu'an said with a smile.
Zhou Qi paused, and then Mo Ke, who had come out of the tent after noticing the light of purification, said, "That white wolf should be the Wolf King's mate."
"Oh, oh, oh." Tang Yu'an nodded, "So it's Obsidian's wife, right?"
Mo Ke's expression was a little strange, but he nodded: "About the same."
Zhou Qi glanced in the direction of the two wolves. If he was not mistaken, the silver wolf seemed to be a male as well...
He pursed his lips and continued to cook.
After he finished cooking the barbecue, he gave some to the Black Wolf King and a few wolf cubs. The surrounding wolves were licking their saliva at the sight, but none of them dared to step forward to snatch it.
At night, Mok went into the tent to sleep.
Next to the campfire, Tang Yu'an leaned on the Black Wolf King. The Black Wolf King had been bathed in purification magic, and his fur was fluffy and soft, making him very comfortable to lie on.
Because Zhou Qi also participated in rescuing the silver wolf, the Black Wolf King treated him well. When Tang Yu'an pulled him to lie down and lean on it, it had no objection.
So, when Mok climbed out of the tent as usual in the middle of the night to keep watch for the rest of the night, he saw two young men wrapped in blankets, sleeping soundly on the Black Wolf King.
Mo Ke: "..."
He must not have woken up yet, so he had such an absurd and bizarre dream!
But the next moment——
The Black Wolf King, who was sleeping with his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes and looked at him. His dark eyes flashed with green light, which scared Mok.
His legs were shaking, and he barely managed to restrain himself from throwing a fireball at the Black Wolf King.
It was not until the Black Wolf King glanced at Tang Yu'an, then retracted his gaze and continued to lie down to sleep that Mo Ke felt that he had saved his life.
He breathed a sigh of relief and quickly went back into the tent, never daring to go out again.
Tang Yu'an was unaware of this. He turned over and snuggled into Zhou Qi's arms. Zhou Qi woke up, but when he saw that no conflict had occurred, he closed his eyes and continued to sleep.
The night passed peacefully.
The next day, it was not until Tang Yu'an woke up that the Black Wolf King stood up, shook his fur, and then ran to the side of the Silver Wolf.
The silver wolf also woke up, and stood up to greet it when it saw it coming. Although it looked a little listless, it seemed that it was no longer seriously injured.
The silver wolf approached the black wolf king, rubbed its cheek against it, and licked its mouth and fur.
“Ouch—”
The Black Wolf King couldn't help but raise his head and howl, wagging his tail with joy, then he threw the Silver Wolf to the ground. Seeing that it didn't show any pain, he bit its neck, then released it and licked it.
The silver wolf played with it, wagging its tail to express its joy.
Tang Yu'an watched this scene and smiled, but when he looked at Zhou Qi, he found that his expression was a little strange.
"Brother Xiaoqi, what's wrong with you?"
“No, nothing…”
Zhou Qi looked away uncomfortably. If you looked closely, you would notice that his ears were a little red.
"I'm going to cook."
"Oh, then I'll help!"
After breakfast, they prepared to say goodbye to the wolves and set off again.
The Black Wolf King did not try to keep him, but came to Tang Yu'an, bent down slightly, and let him ride on his back.
"Obsidian, would you like to give me a ride?" Tang Yu'an asked.
The Black Wolf King nodded.
"Okay, thank you!" Tang Yu'an smiled happily and then climbed onto the wolf's back.
Zhou Qi was also invited.
Mok was not able to do so. He was carried on the back of another wolf. Although he was full of resistance in his heart, he did not dare to resist in the end.
The wolf king led them forward, heading towards the horizon.
The silver wolf stayed in the wolf den and stood guard, watching their figures gradually disappear into the distance.
The puppy also wanted to follow. After all, as the wolf king's most capable assistant, how could he be absent at this time?
Of course, before it took a few steps, the mother wolf bit the back of its neck and carried it back to the cave.
No wild beast dared to attack them along the way.
The Black Wolf King finally stopped only after sending Tang Yu'an and the others to the edge of the territory, and the several wolves escorting them also stopped.
Tang Yu'an also understood that after sending you thousands of miles away, you must eventually say goodbye.
He climbed down the Black Wolf King's back, hugged it, rubbed the hair on its chest, and then backed away.
"Obsidian, I'm leaving now. I'll come see you later."
Tang Yu'an waved to the Black Wolf King, told it to take care of itself, and promised to visit it again in the future. Then he left with Zhou Qimoke.
Only when they had walked a long way and could no longer see the Black Wolf King and the others did Tang Yu'an take out the umbrella again.
Mo Ke felt like he had been to the gates of hell several times, and only at this moment did he feel like he was alive again.
"Xiao An, besides the wind system, do you have the ability to tame animals?" he asked curiously.
Tang Yu'an thought for a moment and said, "I have several canine pets, and they are all in the deserted city."
Mo Ke nodded and said with some envy, "Your ability is really useful, especially here. I feel like if you ask the wolves to take us across the grassland, they won't refuse."
Tang Yu'an smiled and didn't respond.
Because of the halo, he was indeed loved by the wolves, but their life on the grassland was already difficult, and he could not add any extra burden to them.
It’s a pity that I didn’t bring enough materials, and Mo Ke is also here, otherwise he would like to open a branch here.
Not to mention doing business or anything like that, just the wind energy that fills the entire grassland is very suitable for his cultivation.
Because of the Black Wolf King's farewell, their journey was greatly shortened. In the afternoon, after crossing the last hill, they saw a blue forest.
The blue leaves, full of jade-like beauty, sparkle in the sun, just like the sparkling sea, and look very beautiful.
Tang Yu'an and Zhou Qi couldn't help but be attracted by the beautiful scenery before them. Although they had traveled a long way, standing here and looking at such scenery made them feel that the trip was worthwhile.
Mok took a deep breath of fresh air.
This journey was incredibly smooth. It would have taken five or six days to arrive, and they didn't know how many dangers were waiting for them on the way, but now they arrived in less than three days.
Not only were the three of them not injured, they also ate and slept well, and completed the journey comfortably.
Mo Ke was a little reluctant to end it.
"Isn't it beautiful?" he said, looking at the blue beard forest. "When I first came here, I was also shocked by the beauty of this scene."
but……
Compared to before, there seemed to be some new fields around Lan Hulin, and some blue-haired townspeople were farming on the fields.
Because of the temperature-regulating effect of the blue hulin, the land surrounding the forest is not as hot as the forest itself, but its daytime temperature is still lower than other places.
So on these lands, you can vaguely see some new green.
"The Blue Hu people have actually started farming." Mo Ke muttered in surprise.
At this time, the Lanhu guards below discovered them and immediately rushed over with weapons in hand.
"The Lanhu people are very xenophobic, we have to show a friendly attitude." Mo Ke raised his hands to the guards and said to Tang Yu'an and Zhou Qi.
"I'll tell them my friend's name later. I just hope they'll believe me and help me pass it on."
As soon as Mo Ke finished speaking, the guards rushed to them.
"This is the territory of Lanhu Town. We do not welcome outsiders. Please leave immediately!" said the leading guard directly.
Mo Ke was not surprised. With a smile on his face, he said the name of his friend.
"Blue Moon?"
The guards looked at each other, and then the leader looked at Mo Ke and said, "Wait here. I'll send someone to find him. But even if you are his friend, you are not welcome to enter Lanhu Town."
In other words, they can chat and talk outside Lanhu Town, but they can't enter the town.
Mo Ke knew this rule. Even though he had saved Blue Moon before, he couldn't bring him into Blue Hu Town. He could only take him for a stroll outside the Blue Hu Forest.
He nodded to show that he understood.
Tang Yu'an and Zhou Qi were listening to their conversation from the side, with a strange look on their faces.
Mo Ge’s friend…his name is really special.
After waiting for almost two hours, the guard who went to look for someone finally returned, with another person following him.
He was a short-haired young man with blue hair and blue eyes. He was extremely handsome and looked like a character from a fairy tale.
"Mo Ke, it really is you!" Blue Moon said happily, "Long time no see!"
Mo Ke also came forward and gave him a hug, "Yeah, I'm so lucky to see you again!"
Parting in the wasteland can easily become a farewell forever, and it is very rare for people to see each other again after separation.
Seeing that they were indeed familiar with each other, the guards said something to Blue Moon and turned back.
After Mo Ke and Blue Moon exchanged some greetings, they took him to meet Tang Yu'an and the others and exchanged names with each other.
"They want to come to Lanhu Town to do business." Mo Ke said bluntly.
Blue Moon looked at the two teenagers for a few seconds, and her eyes fell on the backpacks behind them, revealing a hint of understanding.
"I wonder what you brought to trade?" He asked in a friendly manner.
Although Lanhu Town is xenophobic, it does not prohibit townspeople from interacting with people outside their tribe. As long as they do not enter the Lanhu forest, everything else can be discussed.
Tang Yu'an and Zhou Qi looked at each other, then took out the token given to them by Chi Hao from their personal storage.
"Our friend bought a house for us in Lan Hulin. This is our proof." Tang Yu'an said, "Can you take us in?"
The reason why they took it out only at this moment was because they saw Blue Moon's friendliness. During the time they came to the wasteland, the two teenagers had developed the habit of being cautious.
Blue Moon and Mo Ke were both stunned.
"house?"
Lan Yueliang took the certificate and examined it, then nodded and said, "You are indeed friends of Lan Hu Town, but I don't know much about the house. I will take you to see Lord Mao Lin."
Mo Ke couldn't help but take a breath.
As expected of someone from a fortress, he's so generous! He actually owns a house in a place like Lanhu Town?
His gaze towards the two teenagers changed again.
"Brother Mo, let's go quickly, the sun is about to set." Tang Yu'an pulled the dazed Mo Ke and followed Blue Moon to Blue Hulin.
The guards at the foot of the mountain soon noticed this and came again aggressively, but after Blue Moon explained, they repeatedly checked the credentials and finally let them go.
Thus, Tang Yu'an and the other two finally entered the Lanhu Forest smoothly.
The Blue Hulin covers a vast area, and the distance from the edge to the residential area in the center of the forest is not far. It is not unreasonable that the guard just now took two hours to walk back and forth.
Tang Yu'an took advantage of the opportunity to ask, "Brother Liang, don't you have a bicycle or other means of transportation?"
"Bicycle? What's that?"
"It's a tool you can ride, and it's faster than walking."
Blue Moon thought for a moment, then shook her head and said, "I've only seen carts and carriages."
"Wow, does Lan Hulin raise horses?" Tang Yu'an's eyes lit up.
Blue Moon smiled and said, "I raised them before, but they were too greedy, so I let them go."
However, the released horses did not go far and formed a herd on the grassland near Lanhu Town.
As for whether Blue Hu Town would lack mobility if it encountered an enemy, as long as the lord was there, it wouldn't be a problem. He could control the entire Blue Hu forest and collectively transfer the guards to where they were needed.
Of course, this was during wartime, and because Lanhu Town rarely encountered enemy attacks, the lord never used this ability again.
"Then you must try a bicycle. With it, your life will be much more convenient."
While Tang Yu'an and Blue Moon were promoting the benefits of bicycles, Zhou Qi was observing the blue beech trees he saw along the way.
He had learned a lot of information about Lan Hulin during his previous communication with Chi Hao, and now it has been confirmed one by one.
Something was really wrong in these woods.
He could feel that the Blue Hu tree's vitality was being lost a little too quickly, especially compared to primeval forests like the Giant Tree Forest. No wonder Lan Yunqing was so anxious.
They walked for more than an hour until the sun had set, and finally arrived at the central residential area of Lanhu Town.
Their arrival attracted the attention of the public, and more and more people came out to watch along the way.
However, because of the presence of Blue Moon, as people with the surname Lan, basically everyone knew them, so these Blue Hu people just watched from afar and discussed carefully.
Compared to the tough folk customs of Jufeng Town, the people of Lanhu Town are much more gentle. Even if they do not welcome them, they will at most act a little cold, and will not give people a sense of crisis that they may be robbed at any time.
This kind of place is suitable for doing business! Tang Yu'an was a little happy and felt that it was right to go there in person.
Soon, Blue Moon led them to find Lan Maolin.
"Lord Maolin, these are my friends. They said..." Lan Yueliang carefully explained the situation to Lan Maolin.
Lan Maolin was a little surprised. He took the certificate handed to him by Lan Yueliang and after careful inspection found that it was indeed the one he gave to Chi Hao.
Chi Hao had only been gone for more than half a month, and his companions came to his door with proof?
Didn't he say he was going back to Qingmubao? It would take at least a month and a half to get there, right? Or did they meet along the way?
No matter what, since the other party came with the certificate, Lanhu Town will fulfill its promise, not to mention that this matter involves the mother tree.
Lan Maolin did not dare to neglect the benefactor who saved the mother tree of Lanhu.
So he looked at Tang Yu'an and Zhou Qi and said, "Hello, I'm Lan Maolin."
"Hello."
After introducing himself, Tang Yu'an said, "Brother Chi Hao asked us to come here. He said he bought a property for us in Lanhu Town and also secured the right to trade for us."
"That's exactly what happened."
After hearing him talk about Chi Hao and telling him in detail what they had agreed upon, Lan Maolin was finally sure that the two teenagers were not imposters.
He nodded and said, "Come with me."
Afterwards, he took Tang Yu'an and the other two to the lakeside and finally stopped at a small house by the lake.
"This is it." Lan Maolin handed the certificate back to them. "Remember to carry this certificate with you from now on. I will tell the guards."
He then went on to mention other precautions, "Please try not to leave this residential area. The Blue Hu Forest is still closed to the public. Everything in the forest, including the fallen leaves, belongs to the property of Blue Hu Town. Please do not take them without permission."
Except for the central residential area, they had to be led by guards or townspeople to go anywhere else, even when they were leaving.
"Okay, we understand."
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Every place has different rules. Although the rules of Lanhu Town seem inhumane, if they want to do business here, they must abide by them.
After explaining what they can and cannot do, Lan Maolin left.
After he left, not only Tang Yu'an and the others, but even Blue Moon breathed a sigh of relief.
"Don't be too nervous," he consoled her. "Our settlement is quite large. As long as you don't go into the woods, you can go anywhere else."
After all, there are more than 10,000 people living there, at least two to three thousand households, and it is located on a plain. The area of the center of Lanhu Town is much larger than that of Jufeng Town.
"Come on, I'll take you around!" Blue Moon invited.
Mo Ke was eager to try, and couldn't help but look at the two teenagers, but heard Tang Yu'an say: "Brother Mo, you go, we want to see the house first."
"Oh well."
After all, this was a house for two teenagers, and Mo Ke was not too interested. He just wanted him to stay there at night.
So he followed Blue Moon and left, wandering around the town.
Tang Yu'an and Zhou Qi turned around and entered the house. The house had no lock, it was a traditional wooden door, and they just had to close it and bolt it.
They looked around the first floor. It wasn't a big cottage, but it was much cleaner than the one in Jufeng Town, and the windows were sturdy.
Of course, the most important thing is that after they closed the door, the people watching outside the door dispersed, and there were no bad guys squatting around and spying on them through windows and holes in the wall.
This made Tang Yu'an realize that there were still places with simple folk customs in the wasteland, and it was not completely hopeless as Grandpa Li said.
Then they climbed upstairs. It was a three-story cottage with an attic on the top. It was relatively small, but looking out the window, they could see the lake shimmering in the moonlight. The scenery was very nice.
"A lot of rice and wheat are grown in Lanhu Town." Tang Yu'an said.
"Yeah." Zhou Qi nodded, "They probably won't need to change seeds soon."
"It doesn't matter, we have other good things!" Tang Yu'an took a few glances at the beautiful scenery and closed the window.
After making sure there were no suspicious people around, he opened the panel and established the house as a new branch.
You are establishing a branch
[You own the building and meet the requirements]
[Would you like to spend 2000 points to set up this building as a branch? ]
Tang Yu'an chose "Yes", then named the new branch "Ping An Grocery Store No. 5", and then chose to open the teleportation array.
[It has been detected that the merchant already owns 5 branches. Continuing to open the teleportation array will cost 5000 points. Do you want to continue? ]
Tang Yu'an was stunned. Huh? Points increased 2.5 times? Before, it only cost 2000!
However, there was no other way, the teleportation array had to be built. He couldn't wait to return to the deserted city. Anyway, his current points balance was already 560,000, which was just a drop in the bucket!
Later, I spent another 15,000 points to connect the teleportation array to the main store and unlock permanent usage rights.
As for the protective barrier, it has not been opened for the time being because the basement has not been found. However, he took a look and found that the opening price of the protective barrier has now risen to 10,000.
When he has more than 10 branches in the future, the price will probably go up further. If he wants unlimited expansion, he still needs to accumulate more points.
After making sure there were no other problems, the two teenagers stood on the teleportation array and teleported back to the attic of Ping'an Grocery Store together.
"Ah, you're finally back!"
Feeling the familiar atmosphere of home, although he had only been away for three or four days, Tang Yu'an still missed it very much.
As soon as he came back, a system prompt popped up.
["Super Cargo Container Level 1" has been upgraded, please check! ]
Tang Yu'an hurried to the warehouse to check out the newly upgraded super-capacity cargo container. This time they tried the red bean soup, which once again triggered the special effect of "Red Beans Grow in the South".
"Are all the conditions for store upgrades met now?" Zhou Qi said.
"right!"
Tang Yu'an opened the store upgrade panel and completed the upgrade after deducting 3,000 points.
Congratulations! The main store, "Hean's Grocery Store," has been upgraded to (Excellence is Strength) Level 3.
[Unlock RV mode, please visit the store homepage for details]
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