"Are you going too?" Lu Shi asked Zhang Qinglan, looking at her with a puzzled expression.
“Yes, Teacher Lu, my grandfather is my only family in this world. Even if I die, I want to see him one last time,” Zhang Qinglan answered resolutely.
"Kid, if you go, no one can guarantee your safety. You'd better think it over," Huang Tian threatened.
"I run very fast; even a level 3 magical beast can't catch me," Zhang Qinglan said confidently.
"What's the use of running fast? You're only at the beginner level! Shishi is at the intermediate level, and she also has the magical artifact I gave her; she can protect herself without any problem. The two of us don't have the spare strength to protect you." Huang Tian still wanted to persuade Zhang Qinglan to stay.
“I don’t need anyone to protect me. I’ll play it by ear. I’m just going to see my grandfather. I’m just hitching a ride with Teacher Lu.”
A barrage of explanations left Huang Tian speechless. The old man and the young man engaged in a heated argument, each trying to convince the other.
Just as Lu Shi was about to speak, Xiao Jianjian suddenly asked in her mind:
"Master, this kid is still carrying a shadow puppet. Should we take it back?"
Shadow puppet? Lu Shi then remembered the dagger, and replied nonchalantly:
"Forget it, give it to him for self-defense. I don't need it right now."
"Master is generous, but I've learned a new use for that shadow puppet. Besides locating its position, it can also be activated to become a shadow puppet assassin. It's very useful," Little Scissors tempted.
"If you put it on him, can you activate it?" Lu Shi asked casually.
"I, Little Scissors, am capable of anything." Although it was a girl's voice, it was still so arrogant.
"Then let's put him on his person for now. As long as I'm not in any life-threatening situation, I'll do my best to take care of him."
"Master seems to value this kid highly! Do you mean you agree to take him to the Huang family's territory?" Little Scissors asked doubtfully.
"This young student is quite lucky; he emerged unscathed from even the most dangerous places. Add to that the fact that he's an orphan with a tragic past—isn't he the epitome of a protagonist?" Lu Shi paused, then added with feigned profundity, "Helping a weak protagonist is like sending charcoal in snowy weather!"
"But, Master. As far as I know, you've done a lot of things to this protagonist before!" Little Scissors is the type to bring up the very thing you don't want to talk about.
"Shut up, that's called encouragement!" Lu Shi retorted angrily.
"But what if this kid dies this time?" Little Scissors continued to ask, unwilling to give up.
“That proves… he’s not the main character!” Lu Shi replied seriously.
"Master, don't you think you're the main character?" Little Scissors asked. "You have me and that other great being."
"Women as the main characters? Hah, no audience!"
This answer made it impossible to continue the conversation.
Lu Shi, looking at the old man and the child who were still arguing, interrupted them and said:
"Alright, Zhang, you can come with us now. But let me make this clear, no one will stop to help you. You'll have to rely on yourself!"
Lu Shi's words were tantamount to agreeing to Zhang Qinglan's request to accompany him.
"Shishi, could this be..." Huang Tian asked hurriedly.
“Uncle, it’s alright. Just treat this as a practical training session,” Lu Shi said with a smile. “After all, I am his practical instructor.”
"Teacher Lu, thank you!" Zhang Qinglan looked at Lu Shi, bowed, and said sincerely.
"Let's go, let's set off!" Lu Shi helped the little boy up and waved her hand.
The three of them then walked away, watched by everyone inside the barrier.
...
Huang Tian is a high-level mage. He possesses high-level skills in the earth, fire, and wind elements, making him very powerful.
In order to take care of Lu Shi and the other person, and also to avoid attracting the attention of the magical beasts, he did not use the Wings of Wind.
The three of them deployed their wind-powered vehicles, weaving through the streets, carefully avoiding the hordes of monsters, and quickly heading north of the city.
Before being noticed by the Netherworld Serpent, Lu Shi did not release the Mind Wall, since that skill does consume a lot of magic power.
"Shishi, did Cuiling give you this Wind Demon Artifact?" Huang Tian asked suspiciously, looking at Lu Shi, whose speed was no slower than his own.
"Mm," Lu Shi replied simply. The less she said, the less likely she was to give herself away.
"After you awakened your fire element, did you use it during this practical lesson?" Huang Tian asked again.
"I've used it." Lu Shi's answer regarding the progress of her magic was also very simple. Well, the less you say, the less likely you are to give yourself away.
“Alright, Shishi, you’re a powerful white mage. Focus on supporting and buffing me from now on; let me handle the fighting,” Huang Tianhao said confidently.
These words prompted Zhang Qinglan to scoff, inwardly thinking, "White Mage? You're kidding me. White Mages are all gentle, fairy-like ladies. The one who shocks me without warning is the Thunder Witch. No, she should be called the Thunderfire Witch. Next time, she might burn me."
No one could hear Zhang Qinglan's inner turmoil.
He didn't have the energy to think too much; he had already done his best to follow the two of them.
Most of the monsters encountered on the road were packs of Tier 1 hyenas. These packs entered the residential buildings of various neighborhoods, constantly ramming the doors and attacking any ordinary humans they encountered.
Screams could be heard intermittently from inside the residential area.
Occasionally, you might encounter a few mages putting up a fight, but they will soon be torn apart by the pack of hyenas.
The three of them rode on the wind tracks, quickly passing by these scenes of human tragedy, powerless to stop them! The hyenas, unable to catch up with the three, could only roar helplessly at their retreating figures.
Ten minutes later, the three entered the North City New District.
The southern part of the city is mostly old residential areas, while the northern new district is filled with high-rise buildings.
The overall layout and planning are very beautiful and aesthetically pleasing.
However, this place has now become a paradise for Warcraft.
The wide four-lane road was filled with packs of hyenas running around. Occasionally, other higher-level magical beasts would dart across the road and into the buildings on the other side.
The three of them climbed up the outer wall to a ten-story office building and stood on the roof to survey their surroundings.
We're closer to the Netherworld Serpent now; we can see it much more clearly by looking up, and even its scales are very visible.
However, what shocked the three of them was that they finally understood why the Netherworld Serpent was always staring at the north.
To the north of the county town lies a cluster of retro-style woodland buildings. A yellow protective shield covers the buildings. Although it doesn't appear to cover as much area as the Magic Association's shield, this shield emits a stronger yellow light and faintly radiates a white glow.
Now, countless black snake phantoms are tearing at the protective shield, which looks extremely terrifying.
"It's the Huang family's protective barrier. However, the demonic serpent keeps attacking the barrier. Judging from the light emanating from it, it won't last much longer," Huang Tian said anxiously, looking at the yellow light emanating from the barrier.
"Where is the secret passage?" Lu Shi's focus was clearly different. She didn't care at all about the lives of these Huang family members.
"It's right behind the Huang family's territory. However, the protective shield doesn't cover the passageway." Huang Tian pointed to an open space behind the buildings.
At this moment, there was a deep black hole in that open space, from which hyenas kept crawling out, and some higher-level magical beasts could also be seen crawling out and walking in all directions.
Gazing at the enormous black hole, Lu Shi asked Huang Tian:
"Uncle, where are you going? I'm planning to take Zhang to that secret passage first. First, to find his grandfather's whereabouts, and second, to see if we can find a way to close the passage."
“I suggest you don’t go. Judging from the current situation of the passage, it can’t be closed at all. Besides, so many magical beasts have entered N County, whether it’s closed or not is no longer the most important thing,” Huang Tian said. “What I need to do is rush in after the protective barrier is broken, find and bring out the person I must protect.”
"Oh, who is it? Maybe I can help," Lu Shi asked.
“Huang Junya,” Huang Tian replied.
"Miss Junya!" Zhang Qinglan exclaimed in surprise.
"It seems you know her too." Huang Tian glanced at her and continued to Lu Shi, "The strategist is dead. She is the strategist's sister and the only descendant of my branch."
"Military Advisor Huang is no good, and his sister is probably no better." Lu Shi directly defined that young lady.
“Teacher Lu, Miss Junya is very talented. At 15 years old, she is already a mid-level mage, and she is a year younger than Huang Shixuan,” Zhang Qinglan said.
"Why doesn't the Huang family send someone to protect such a privileged young woman?" Lu Shi asked, puzzled.
"Because Huang Shixuan wants to suppress her. The strategist is a good-for-nothing, so they don't care. But Junya's appearance has made Huang Shixuan's faction feel threatened. In the current situation, I can't rely on anyone else," Huang Tian said with certainty.
"Alright. But we need to be prepared to risk our lives first." Lu Shi interrupted Huang Tian, pointed to the Netherworld Serpent in the sky, and said softly.
Huang Tian and Zhang Qinglan looked up and saw that the giant Netherworld Serpent had turned its head and was looking at the three people standing on the rooftop...
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