A terrifying smile gradually appeared at the corners of the lieutenant's cracked mouth.

He looked at Cao Xing and the others, with a gleam of sarcasm in his eyes.

"Oh? You've come up with a new trick today, trying to get information out of me?"

"Heh...you cultists, just give up. No matter what means you use, I will never surrender to you!"

"I know your purpose. Don't you want me to join the Church of Light and use my position to pass on intelligence to you?"

"I'm telling you, don't even think about it!"

The lieutenant said loudly.

After hearing this, Cao Xing said happily.

"You can speak so loudly, it seems you still have a lot of strength!"

The lieutenant said disdainfully, "Ha... do you think I'm as weak as you cultists?"

"Just wait, you guys. His Majesty the King will definitely discover your plot!"

"When the time comes, the Knights and Expeditionary Forces of the Ice Kingdom will destroy your bases one by one, and the bodies of you cultists will all be hung on the city walls!"

Cao Xingrao asked with interest: "Are the Knights and the Expeditionary Force very strong?"

The lieutenant sneered, "Of course!"

"The king's knights are all at least level four warriors. Among them is an even more powerful heavy-armored knight group, the Sword Knights."

"With the addition of the expeditionary force, we can wipe out all of you cultists in one fell swoop!"

After Cao Xing heard this, a look of realization appeared in his eyes.

Then he nodded and said, "Okay, we are not hunters. We have already killed all those guys outside."

Hearing this, the lieutenant snorted, "Do you think I will believe your lies?"

"I've seen how much you guys will do to get me to reveal information!"

Cao Xing was speechless.

It seems that during the time he was captured, the group of hunters used various methods on him.

He also knew that the lieutenant was very defensive.

Then he looked at the lock on the iron gate, looked at Assam and said, "Break the lock on it."

Assam obeyed the order, then raised the ancient rapier in his hand and chopped it down fiercely.

Bang!

After a series of metallic collisions, the chain was broken directly.

Seeing this scene, the lieutenant looked a little surprised, but he still remained highly vigilant.

Cao Xing said, "Well, whether we are hunters or not, you will know if you come out and take a look."

"The bodies of those guys are still piled up at the entrance of the village."

Speaking of this, Cao Xing suddenly remembered something.

He directly took out a large pile of hunter masks, including two black-robed priest masks.

"These are what we took from the rangers."

The lieutenant stared at the masks on the ground, some of which had sword marks on them.

He asked hesitantly, "You said you are not rangers, then why are you here?"

Cao Xing replied: "I am a lord, and these people are my subordinates."

"We were out doing something this time and just happened to pass by here."

"Then I saw a person like you, naked, running out to call for help, and that made me realize who these rangers were."

"Then I just took out the guys in this village."

After hearing this, the suspicion in the lieutenant's eyes faded a lot.

After seeing the druid and the half-giant Putana next to Cao Xing, the lieutenant's eyes showed a look of sudden realization.

"I believe you are the lord. These crazy cultists are not capable of getting the Guardian Druids to cooperate with you."

Andrew said piously, "God of Nature, you are right. We Druids have our own beliefs."

Cao Xing laughed when he heard this. He didn't expect that it was because of Andrew that the lieutenant's suspicion was dispelled.

At this time, the lieutenant said solemnly.

"Lieutenant Declan Noble of the Ice Kingdom thanks this young lord for his rescue!"

Cao Xing nodded, "Lord Cao Xing."

"Lieutenant Declan, how did you get here and how did these rangers catch you?"

Cao Xing asked straight to the point.

Lieutenant Declan was very decisive in his actions. After he no longer doubted Cao Xing, he replied directly.

"This matter involves some confidential intelligence of our kingdom."

"According to the information we received, the Ranger branch in the Snowstorm area is organizing a terrorist act!"

"But we don't know exactly what the action will be."

"So General Tahid sent our reconnaissance team to investigate the Snowstorm Plains."

"Then we investigated in the snowstorm for many days and finally found a gathering place for rangers."

"So, we tried to sneak into the inner circle of this evil cult."

"After a period of hiding, we discovered that the rangers' power in the Snowstorm Plains had grown to a terrifying level!"

"Their organization has a large number of fanatical believers, and there are even strong people above level 5!"

"More importantly, we have learned the purpose of this group of hunters. They want to hold a certain ceremony to summon an army of demons and sweep across the entire Ice Kingdom!"

At this point, Lieutenant Declan's eyes showed fear.

"Wraiths are mysterious and vicious creatures. They have extremely terrifying freezing abilities. Whatever they attack, whether it's flesh or a wall, will instantly freeze into ice and then shatter!"

"City walls have no effect on them. They can also turn all dead creatures into zombies and make these corpses fight for them."

"An army of aliens can easily destroy a human city!"

"If these cultists really summon an army of demons, it will be a terrible disaster for the entire Ice Kingdom!"

After hearing this, Cao Xing fell into deep thought again.

If what the lieutenant said is true, then the alien army is indeed quite terrifying and can almost be seen as another kind of natural disaster.

Cao Xing continued to ask: "Then how were you arrested?"

The lieutenant seemed very angry when he heard this question.

"Because there is a traitor among us, a soldier who has been completely brainwashed by the Rangers."

"He betrayed the king and chose to join the Church of Light, and he betrayed us."

"Then, we were arrested..."

Cao Xing was stunned that a soldier could actually betray his kingdom and beliefs.

Is the brainwashing of the Church of Illuminati so powerful?

After thinking about it, I feel it is normal.

After all, the Church of Light has been able to develop in the Ice Kingdom for so long and has such a huge influence, so it must be very capable.

Lieutenant Declan looked at Cao Xing seriously.

"Lord Cao Xing! The Church of Light is a bunch of trouble!"

"If possible, please go to Everfrost Castle as soon as possible and tell Captain Humberto the news!"

"The hunters' actions have already begun. It won't be long before the alien army arrives and destroys everything!"

[Lieutenant Declan has assigned you a mission to go to the main city of Everfrost and expose the conspiracy of the Rangers.]

【Do you accept? 】

Seeing this system prompt, Cao Xing did not accept it immediately.

Through the conversation with the lieutenant, he learned a lot of information.

Includes the strength of the Rangers in the Snowstorm, as well as their next plans and goals.

And Cao Xing's territory is nearby.

In other words, the Rangers' conspiracy will also sweep these survivors into it.

After a moment, Cao Xing shook his head and said, "I think you should take this message back yourself."

"My territory is not far from here, and there was a dragon disaster recently. I can't leave the territory for a long time."

He refused the assignment.

Hearing this, the lieutenant was also stunned.

Then, he shook his head and said, "I... I can't do it anymore. I have too many internal injuries and can't mobilize my strength. Now I can't even hold a weapon."

"In my current state, I can't even run a dozen kilometers without freezing to death on the road, let alone returning to Everfrost City."

At this point, a lonely look appeared in his eyes.

Cao Xing thought for a moment and took out a bottle of Yuncai calf milk from his backpack.

According to the system, milk from Yuncai yak can heal some internal injuries or hidden diseases.

I don't know if this thing will work on Drake.

Looking at the milk handed out by Cao Xing, Lieutenant Derank looked surprised.

"This is..."

Cao Xing explained, "The milk of a sacred creature has healing effects. Try it."

"If that doesn't work, it would be good to drink it to restore some of your strength. I think you must be hungry."

Lieutenant Dranke did not refuse.

He took the small bottle of milk from Cao Xing's hand, tilted his head back and drank it.

Then, a green +250 recovery number appeared above his head.

Not only that, Derank clearly felt a warm current surge in his stomach after drinking the bottle of milk.

Then this warm current flowed throughout the body, even relieving a lot of the pain inside.

He was amazed and said, "Gods, this milk has a miraculous effect!"

"I feel like some of the injuries in my body are healing. It seems like it's really working!"

[Because you saved Derank Noble, his attitude towards you has changed. Current relationship: stranger]

Hearing the system prompt, Cao Xing also smiled.

In fact, if this Lieutenant Dranke was a friendly unit, Cao Xing could use ice therapy and purification to quickly restore him to health.

However, because the other party already had his own power, Cao Xing had no way to recruit him.

After thinking for a while, Cao Xing took out another liter, which was 10 portions of Yuncai yak milk, and 3 bottles of life secret medicine (small).

"Lieutenant Dranke, I have a few more bottles of milk here. Combined with the life medicine, it should be able to speed up your recovery!"

"Although I can't go to Everfrost City, I don't want to see the Ranger's plan succeed."

In addition to the reasons mentioned above, there was another reason why Cao Xing was willing to take out so many supplies at once.

Through previous experience, he has tasted the benefits of building good relationships with these major forces.

In the area where Cao Xing is located, the most powerful force is undoubtedly the Ice Crystal Kingdom.

So, this is also an investment.

Lieutenant Dranke's eyes showed excitement.

"This amount of life medicine and milk is enough to heal most of the injuries in my body. Then I can absorb the power and slowly recover!"

"Great! This way, I will have the strength to return to Everfrost City and expose the conspiracy of these hunters to the general!"

Cao Xing nodded. This is also the way the strong people in this world recover.

After leaving the battle, they will absorb a kind of energy to restore the injuries in their bodies.

In the eyes of survivors, it means restoring health.

However, unless it is a being with strong vitality, the recovery speed is very slow.

Lieutenant Dranke took the milk and secret medicine solemnly and said gratefully: "You are a powerful and kind lord. The gods will bless you!"

[Due to your generosity, Derank Noble, the other party's attitude towards you has changed. Current relationship: familiar]

A faint smile appeared on Cao Xing's lips.

Then, Derank began to use these secret medicines and milk to recover.

A few minutes later, Cao Xing saw that his health had returned to over 4,000.

In addition, the internal injuries, hunger, and cold states on the status bar have also been cleared.

Not only that, green numbers +5, +5 appeared above Derank's head.

Although it was slow, it meant he was recovering.

It won't be long before he can recover to his peak strength!

Derank opened his eyes again, his muscles bulging terrifyingly, and his aura was like a tiger out of a cage!

But facing Cao Xing, he quickly restrained his aura.

Derank said solemnly: "Lord Cao Xing, your milk is very effective. I will be able to recover to my peak condition soon!"

"But now, I have another request, I wonder if you can agree to it."

Cao Xing was stunned, "What request?"

"Can you lend me a weapon so I can rescue the soldiers first?"

"When I return to Everfrost City, I will repay you many times over!"

Upon hearing that the money would be returned several times over, Cao Xing's eyes lit up.

I wanted to give him the [Ancient Sword - Magdale] right there and then.

By then, if the opponent gives him a few legendary weapons, he will become rich!

Cao Xing thought happily, of course he also knew that this was impossible.

So he took out the [Black Rock Greatsword (Blue)] from his backpack and handed it to the lieutenant.

Then he took out a dozen sets of cotton clothes and a dozen standard long swords from his backpack.

And some bread and milk from the Yuncai calf were placed on the ground.

These cotton clothes and bread were naturally found in the villagers' rooms.

Those long swords are also green weapons dropped by rangers.

For Cao Xing, these things are not worth much, but they can enable the lieutenant and other soldiers to quickly acquire combat capabilities.

Looking at the pile of weapons and supplies in front of him, Derank was stunned for a moment.

A look of emotion appeared on the face of this resolute soldier, and then he bowed solemnly to Cao Xing.

Everything is implied.

[You gave Declan Noble supplies, and his attitude towards you has changed. Current relationship: Friendly]

Cao Xing had a smile on his face.

Indeed, the most effective way to help others is to provide timely assistance.

This favorability is really skyrocketing!

The lieutenant stood up, quickly put on his clothes, and grabbed the Black Rock Sword.

He came to the iron gates and cut off the locks one by one.

Bang! Bang!

The door lock fell off.

The group of soldiers still looked at Lieutenant Declan with numbness.

Lieutenant Dranke also knew the status of these soldiers.

"Soldiers, the group of crazy rangers have been killed by this young lord. We are saved!"

"Now, put on your clothes, pick up your weapons, and let's go back to Everfrost City and report this to the general!"

"Then, launch the most brutal revenge on these rangers!"

Hearing this, the soldiers in the cage's eyes lit up.

The word "revenge" seemed to ignite a certain fire in their hearts!

At this moment, these soldiers, who were like zombies, actually mustered up their last bit of strength and came out of the prison.

Then they saw a pile of dry bread on the ground!

Suddenly, a terrifying light flashed in his eyes!

They rushed over and devoured the food like a pack of hungry wolves!

The lieutenant did not stop it.

He knew that the soldiers were starving.

A few minutes later.

The soldiers ate up dozens of breads on the ground in one gulp and drank the milk beside them.

They seemed to have recovered some strength.

Then they stood up again, put on their clothes, and picked up their weapons!

"Lieutenant..."

Lieutenant Dranke nodded.

"No need to say more."

"Now, let's get out of here and get out of this place."

"As you command, Lieutenant Dranke!"

Then, Derank took the dozen soldiers and left the underground prison.

Cao Xing continued to take a few glances in the basement.

I didn't find anything special, not even a bronze treasure chest.

Shaking his head, Cao Xing also led his men out of the underground prison.

now.

Lieutenant Dranke had already arrived at the village entrance with his soldiers.

Just as Cao Xing said.

The bodies of the rangers had been piled together.

And after seeing the ranger's body.

There was a terrifying gleam in the eyes of these soldiers.

They had expressions of either pleasure or anger on their faces!

After seeing Cao Xing coming.

All the soldiers expressed their sincere gratitude to Cao Xing.

From the lieutenant's narration, they already knew that it was the young lord who saved them.

All of a sudden, the favorability of these soldiers soared.

The relationship went from cold to familiar.

Cao Xing nodded.

At this time, Lieutenant Derank came to Cao Xing.

He frowned and said, "Lord Cao Xing, I took a look and the body of the white-robed priest is not here."

"White-robed priest?"

Lieutenant Declan nodded. "Yes, the Rangers cult also has different levels of status."

"From the black-robed priest, to the white-robed high priest, to the red-robed bishop."

"The higher you go, the more powerful you become."

"And the white-robed high priest here is a guy with the strength of a fourth-level leader. We fell into his hands."

Cao Xing nodded suddenly, "Then do you know where this guy went?"

The existence of a fourth-tier leader is terrifying.

But Cao Xing is not empty.

All of his subordinates are capable of fighting across levels.

And even if he can't win, Cao Xing still has a trump card.

When the time comes, just use [Book of the Dead of Ascalon] to summon the undead to push forward.

Lieutenant Derank thought for a moment and said, "A few days ago, the white-robed priest came to see me once. He asked me for information about the Witch Forest."

"But obviously, they asked the wrong person. I don't know anything about the legend of the Witchwood."

"Later, the white-robed priest realized that he couldn't get anything out of me, so he knocked me out."

"While I was in a coma, I vaguely heard them say that they would take people to the Witch Forest in the near future. It was related to a certain plan."

Hearing this, Cao Xing's eyes once again showed a thoughtful look.

Because next, they are going to the Witch Forest.

By then, maybe I will run into this white-robed priest...

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