Chapter 263
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Although the new campsite was not as good as the previous one with huge rocks to block the wind, at least there was not much snow on the ground, the surroundings were open and clear, and there was no danger, so it was barely suitable for camping.
We were just moving camp that day, but we didn't expect it to be so unlucky. We encountered strange beasts during the day and those weird red-stamen and white flowers at night. It was a thrilling experience.
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The morning light faded, and the night finally passed. After a night's rest, everyone's complexion improved significantly, and Mu Jiao's headache, caused by overusing her innate power, also subsided.
Shortly after daybreak, the five of them packed up and ate some dry food before riding low-energy bicycles to head towards the new campsite to reunite with Yi Yi and the other six.
However, Mu Jiao didn't expect that as soon as one wave of trouble subsided, another wave arose. When she arrived at the entrance of the new camp, she saw this scene:
The new campsite they chose was a cave on high ground with an extremely wide view. The area inside the cave was large enough and very dry. In this icy and snowy place where everything is damp, it was very rare to find such a dry, sheltered place with an excellent view and easy to defend and difficult to attack.
This attracted a team from the School of Light to compete for the "territory".
"My dear classmate, we have already set up camp here yesterday. First come, first served. This is our camping site. Please leave." When the five people arrived, Oak was standing at the bottom of the slope under the cave to stop them. He spoke coldly to several people wearing the badges of the School of Light.
Beside him, Si Xiaobai clenched his fists with a look of rage, Qian Qian narrowed his eyes with a fierce gleam, Yi Yi's face was pale, Wang Anqi lowered her head, her expression unclear, and the usually arrogant Lina shrank beside Yi Yi like a quail...
Seeing Mu Jiao and the other five approaching, the students from the Light Academy simply ignored them. The leading girl arrogantly replied to Oak:
"Hey, who are you? I'm talking to Yi Yi, do you have the right to speak here? What? Are you also a noble?"
The girl's words made Oak's face look a little ugly. He was just a second-class citizen.
The Ming'ao Empire maintained a strict hierarchy of citizenry. Noble status was granted to individuals, either themselves or because their ancestors had made significant contributions to the empire. Nobility in the Ming'ao Empire was more than just a title; it signified status, strength, and the power behind it. While all were equal before the laws of the empire, ordinary citizens were reluctant to challenge a noble, especially openly.
"Even if we're not nobles, so what? This is a joint military training ground. According to the rules, status isn't important, only strength. Even outside, the rules apply: first come, first served. We have the upper hand, so we won't back down. The Empire has always respected the strong. If you want to take the campground, let's fight. If you win, we won't be able to occupy it."
"Well said!!! If you're brave enough, fight us with real swords and guns!" Bowen's words made Lan Qi's blood boil. Several boys stood beside Bowen, with the innate energy in their hands fluctuating. They looked at the students from the School of Light with fierce eyes, as if they were ready to rush up and fight with them immediately.
Seeing Bowen and the others refusing to give in, the girl who had just spoken arrogantly became even more angry. When she was about to speak, she was stopped by a handsome boy behind her.
"Classmate, I assume you're the team leader. We didn't mean to use our status to bully others from the beginning. It's just that Bai Xue and your teammate Yi Yi just had a disagreement. Bai Xue has a straightforward temper and didn't mean to offend you. We naturally know the rules of military training. This time, we just want to discuss exchanging camps with you."
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