Chapter 140 The person with golden eyes rested for a night, and the team set off early the next morning...
After a night's rest, the team set off again early the next morning.
Xiao Hei continued to perch on Lin Yue's shoulder, using its tail to indicate the direction, and the group followed its guidance deeper into the forest.
After walking for most of the morning, Shi Quan suddenly frowned.
“Lin Yue,” he said, looking at the surrounding terrain, “this direction is a bit off.”
"What's wrong?" Lin Yue asked.
“Didn’t you say Xiao Fen came south to find you?” Stone Fist pointed ahead. “But this direction… we’re almost out of the forest, and getting further and further away from the Dwarf Kingdom. This direction…”
He paused, his tone tinged with doubt: "Instead, they headed towards the orc tribe."
Lin Yue's heart tightened, and he glanced discreetly at the little black dog on his shoulder.
Xiao Hei's fur stood on end instantly, especially its usually elegant tail, which now looked like a bristling bottle brush.
"Meow—!" Little Black let out an angry cry.
[Shut up! I... I just... just took a slightly detour. That stupid wolf was running around everywhere, how was I supposed to know it would end up here!]
Lin Yue almost burst out laughing. A system, of all people, could actually lead you astray?
"Lin Yue?" Shi Quan asked again when he didn't answer.
"Ah, well..." Lin Yue quickly laughed it off, "Maybe, maybe Xiao Fen is still young and has never been here before, so she doesn't know the way."
“That’s true,” Stone Fist thought for a moment and nodded. “That little wolf cub is indeed still young and easily gets lost. Last time in Hope Town, it chased a rabbit and got itself lost.”
Xiao Hei's tail fur stood on end even more.
Lin Yue said to it in his mind, "Alright, alright, don't be angry. We're almost there anyway, right?"
"Hmph," Little Black swished its tail angrily, "it's not far ahead."
After walking a short distance, suddenly, a wolf howled from ahead.
"Awooo—!" The sound was very powerful, like an argument, full of anger and dissatisfaction.
The group stopped and looked at each other.
"It's Xiaofen," Lin Yue said with delight.
"Awooo...woowoo..." The wolf's howl changed again, this time weak and feeble, carrying a strong sense of sorrow.
“This is…” Gray frowned.
"Waaah... Awooo..." Another series of whimpering sounds, sounding pitiful.
“This little guy…” Stone Fist couldn’t help but chuckle, “He’s throwing a tantrum.”
Lin Yue felt relieved. The fact that Xiao Fen could make so many different kinds of noises meant that she should be alright.
“Let’s go, speed up,” Gray said.
The group immediately quickened their pace.
After walking for a while, Fei Ye suddenly raised his hand, signaling everyone to stop.
“Ahead,” he pointed into the distance, “there’s a small cabin.”
Gray squinted and saw it too: "Indeed, it's right there in that open space."
Lin Yue stared wide-eyed into the distance: "Where? Where?"
Stone Fist craned his neck: "I didn't see it either..."
The other people in blue vests had already spotted the wooden house and were now looking at Lin Yue and Shi Quan with pity.
Fei Ye patted Lin Yue's arm kindly and comforted him, "Mayor, it's alright. Poor eyesight isn't a big problem."
"Pfft—" A guy in a blue vest couldn't help but laugh.
Upon hearing this, Shi Quan immediately scoffed at Lin Yue, "Ha, Lin Yue, so your eyesight is really that bad."
Lin Yue looked at Fei Ye with a black line on his forehead, then turned to Shi Quan: "Uncle Shi Quan, did you see that?"
“I…” Shi Quan was stunned.
"Oh, I forgot," Lin Yue said, feigning sudden realization. "It's hidden by bushes. You're short, so you probably can't see it very well."
"What did you say?!" Stone Fist roared in fury. "Lin Yue, you brat, don't think you can challenge the dignity of the dwarves just because you saved me!"
He jumped up, pointing to himself: "Look at my strong, powerful limbs and thick beard! I'm much more perfect than you big, weak, clumsy humans."
"Weak limbs?" Lin Yue retorted angrily, "Who's weak limbs? You little dwarf who can't even see the wooden house."
"You're the short one, your whole family is short. I'm a real hero in the Forge Court!"
"You're already short."
As they were talking, they suddenly started fighting.
The two, who were so moved that they hugged each other just a day ago, are now hugging each other again, but this time they are pushing and shoving each other.
"Let go!"
"Let go first!"
"I am an elder!"
"Elders are amazing!"
The others watched this scene in silence.
Gray's forehead veins throbbed, and he finally couldn't hold back any longer: "Stop messing around!"
Lin Yue and Shi Quan immediately separated, straightened their clothes, and pretended that nothing had happened.
"Ahem," Lin Yue cleared his throat, "Grey, what's next?"
Gray took a deep breath, trying to remain calm: "Flyleaf and I will go first to scout the situation. You five," he said, looking at the blue-vested men, "will provide backup from behind."
"clear!"
"And what about me?" Lin Yue asked.
Gray didn't answer, but turned to Stone Fist: "Uncle Stone Fist, then I'll have to ask you to look after Lin Yue."
“No problem,” Shi Quan patted his chest. “Leave it to me.”
"Hey, hey, hey," Lin Yue wanted to ask more.
Shi Quan quickly replied, "What else can I do? Just don't cause trouble."
“You…” Lin Yue’s eyes widened.
But Gray and Flying Leaf had already taken the lead and headed towards the cabin, followed closely by the five blue-vested men.
Lin Yue and Shi Quan could only approach slowly from behind.
"Don't be angry," Stone Fist patted Lin Yue, "Grey is doing this for your own good. In case of danger, you don't know martial arts and are easily injured."
“I know,” Lin Yue sighed, “but I always feel like a burden…”
“No way,” Stone Fist laughed. “Your value isn’t in fighting. Think about it, without you, would we have the peace we have today?”
Lin Yue felt a little better.
Ahead, Gray and Leaf were cautiously approaching the cabin.
The cabin was built on an open space with few obstructions around it. Using the bushes and trees as cover, the two slowly approached.
“I didn’t see anyone,” Fei Ye said in a low voice.
“Hmm,” Gray nodded, “It’s too quiet.”
They exchanged a glance and slowed their pace even further.
Gray gestured to the five blue vests behind him: Stop and wait.
The men in blue vests immediately lay down and hid in the bushes.
Gray and Leaf continued on their way.
The closer they got to the cabin, the stranger it seemed; it was too quiet. Logically, if someone was guarding it, there shouldn't be any sound at all.
The wolf howls that had just been heard have stopped.
The two arrived at the door of the wooden house.
It was a simple wooden hut, seemingly hastily erected. The wooden door was ajar, and the interior was dark.
Gray and Flying Leaf exchanged a glance.
Flying Leaf stood with his back to Gray, keeping a watchful eye on their surroundings. Gray, meanwhile, gripped his spear tightly and slowly reached out to push open the door.
Just as his hand touched the door, "Awooo—!" Xiao Fen's excited wolf howl came from behind the door.
At the same time, a loud "bang" was heard.
The wooden door was kicked open from the inside.
A figure rushed out from behind the door and attacked Gray directly.
Gray reacted swiftly, immediately blocking with his spear. But the man was even faster, slamming his fist into the spear shaft, the immense force sending shivers down Gray's spine.
"Who goes there?" Gray shouted.
Upon hearing the noise, Fei Ye immediately turned around and kicked the man in the waist.
The man reacted quickly, instantly creating distance between himself and Gray, and kicked Flying Leaf in the opposite direction.
Fei Ye tried to block with both hands, but his opponent was too strong. Fei Ye felt a numbness in his arms and was sent flying backward. He adjusted his posture in mid-air, bent over and rolled away to a distance, dissipating most of the impact.
Gray seized the opportunity and thrust his spear straight out.
Instead of dodging, the man swiftly attacked and caught the spear that was thrust at him with his bare hands.
"What?" Gray exclaimed in shock.
The two men were locked in a stalemate, gripping the spears tightly. Gray tried with all his might to pull back or push forward, but the other man's strength was astonishing, and the spears remained completely still.
"Whoosh—"
An arrow came from the side; it was a flying leaf.
But as if the man had eyes in the back of his head, he suddenly released his spear and took a large step back. The arrow grazed his nose and finally embedded itself in the grass in the distance.
Lin Yue and Shi Quan, who were behind them, also heard the sounds of fighting.
"What's going on?" Shi Quan became alert.
Just as Lin Yue was about to speak, Xiao Hei's body suddenly stiffened for a moment.
It perched on Lin Yue's shoulder, its emerald green eyes becoming unusually bright, as if scanning something.
A long-lost, cold, system-like voice echoed in Lin Yue's mind:
[Bio-scan: Suspected Orc (Werewolf branch) detected. Tall and robust, with muscle density and bone strength far exceeding that of ordinary humans. Higher body temperature and presence of significant bestial hormones. Danger level: High; combat strength approximately equivalent to 3-4 elite warriors. Caution advised.]
Lin Yue's expression changed.
"Orcs!" he exclaimed inwardly.
"What orcs?" Stone Fist looked at him in confusion.
Lin Yue then realized that he had spoken aloud.
"N-nothing," he quickly tried to cover it up, but his mind was in turmoil. "Uncle Stone Fist, ahead..."
"Bang!"
Another loud bang, accompanied by Gray's shout.
Lin Yue didn't have time to think and quickly ran towards the cabin.
"Hey, Lin Yue!" Shi Quan was taken aback and quickly chased after him. "Why are you running? Gray told us to..."
But Lin Yue was no longer listening.
The warning from Xiao Hei still echoed in his mind: orcs, danger, strong combat power...
But Xiaofen was still there.
Lin Yue sped up, and Shi Quan, not understanding why, could only follow closely behind.
Little Black perched on Lin Yue's shoulder, its tail tightly wrapped around his neck to prevent being thrown off.
[Idiot, slow down, it's dangerous.] Xiao Hei switched back to a human-like voice.
"Grey and his group have encountered orcs," Lin Yue thought to himself.
So what?
"But……"
Lin Yue couldn't give a reason, but he just wanted to get there as soon as possible.
Perhaps it was because Xiao Fen was there, or perhaps it was because she didn't want her companion to face danger alone.
The battle in front of the cabin continues.
The three people stood in a triangle.
Gray and Flying Leaf then got a clear look at the man. He was very tall, probably half a head taller than Gray, with well-developed muscles that exuded explosive power. He wore a rough animal skin vest and skirt, was barefoot, had messy hair, and healthy bronze skin.
But what is most striking are his eyes, a pair of golden eyes that shimmer in the sunlight, full of wildness and bestiality, like...like the eyes of a wild beast.
"Who are you?" Gray asked in a deep voice, pointing his spear at the man.
The man didn't answer, but just watched them warily, crouching slightly, maintaining a posture ready to attack at any moment.
Five people in blue vests rushed up and stood behind Gray and Flying Leaf, confronting the man.
"Don't move!" a man in a blue vest shouted.
The man remained silent, his golden eyes scanning each person as he assessed the level of threat.
Just then, "Awooo—!", a gray figure rushed out of the wooden house.
"Xiao Fen".
The gray wolf pounced on Gray, its front paws landing on his shoulders, and the force of the impact caused Gray to stagger a few steps.
"Okay, okay, I understand," Gray said, using one hand to stroke Little Finn's wolf head to soothe it, while his other hand still held the spear, aimed at the golden-eyed man.
Xiao Fen jumped off Gray, looked at the golden-eyed man, then at Gray, and made a confused whimpering sound.
"Xiao Fen!"
Another familiar voice came from behind.
Lin Yue and Shi Quan rushed out of the woods. Lin Yue was panting heavily, his face full of worry.
"Lin Yue, don't come any closer!" Gray shouted. "Danger!"
But Lin Yue had already rushed ahead.
His gaze passed over Gray, Fei Ye, and the golden-eyed man, landing directly on Xiao Fen.
"Xiao Fen," he called again, his voice choked with emotion.
When Xiao Fen saw Lin Yue, the whole wolf was stunned.
One second, two seconds...
"Awooo—!"
It let out a long, excited howl and then pounced directly at Lin Yue.
"Watch out!" Gray tried to stop Xiaofen, but it was too late.
Xiao Fen was so excited that she practically pounced on him. Her speed was incredibly fast, and her strength was astonishing.
Before Lin Yue could react, he was pounced on by a big gray wolf.
"Bang!"
Lin Yue was knocked to the ground, his back hitting the floor hard. Xiao Fen lay on top of him, her front paws pressing against his shoulders, her huge wolf head close to his face, licking his face repeatedly with her tongue.
"Waaaaah... Awooo... Waaah..."
As Xiao Fen licked the food, she let out a pitiful whimper. The sound was both excited and aggrieved, as if she was accusing Lin Yue of not coming to see her for so long.
"Okay, okay, I missed you too," Lin Yue was breathless from Xiao Fen's weight, but he still managed to lift his hands and hug Xiao Fen's neck. "Stop licking, it's too itchy, so itchy, hahaha..."
"Awooo..." Xiao Fen's voice sounded even more aggrieved.
"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry," Lin Yue sensed Xiao Fen's emotions and felt a pang of guilt. He hugged Xiao Fen tightly, stroking her soft fur, his voice softening, "It's my fault, I made you worry. It's my fault..."
Xiao Fen lay on top of Lin Yue, burying her head in his neck and whimpering softly.
The voice contained grievances, longing, the relief of surviving a disaster, and the joy of finally finding its owner or family.
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