Chapter 178 Two People Who Are Not Getting Along
But seeing Duzi's considerate look, he no longer cared about whether they won or lost.
Luo Cihe was dressed in a black robe, standing upright at the front of the team. His sharp eyes, like those of an eagle, slowly swept over the crowd. He opened his thin lips slightly and spoke in a cold voice:
"Set off immediately, everyone take your belongings, transform into beast form, and gallop at full speed. You will arrive in ten days."
After saying this, he raised his chin slightly, his expression revealing unquestionable majesty.
Qi An frowned when he heard this and retorted:
"There's no need to rush. Just proceed at a normal pace. We'll also need to teach them to identify herbs along the way, and carry out many practical exercises."
When Luo Cihe heard what Qi'an said, a mocking arc appeared on his lips, and his eyes were full of disdain:
"Just follow my instructions. It won't make much difference if we let them identify those herbs later."
Qi An shook his head firmly, not giving in at all:
"It's better to walk slowly in human form."
Luo Cihe snorted coldly, a sly look flashing in his eyes:
"As you wish. But don't blame me if you're late. It's the hottest season, and the monsters are wreaking havoc. If you find it difficult to cope alone, don't expect me to help you."
He crossed his arms over his chest, his black robe fluttering in the wind, and he looked extremely calm and composed.
Qi'an ignored him and continued to move forward slowly with the beasts.
Xia Yueke immediately perked up when she saw this farcical scene. She squeezed next to the ball and said mysteriously:
"How is it? Have you found out what happened to Luo Cihe?"
There was a glint of excitement in her eyes.
When Rongqiu heard this, his eyes curved with laughter. "Keke, you didn't know? Luo Cihe and Qi'an grew up together! They knew each other when they were kids, and it seems like they've always been at odds with each other. These two were among the first group of people taught by the Saint!"
"I don't know why the Saint seems to like Qi'an a little more. Luo Cihe was convinced that he was the most talented cub, so he and Qi'an have always been at odds!"
Xia Yueke: "Wow! Are there any more?"
She didn't expect that these two people were taught by the Saint herself. If she had come here... a few hundred years earlier, she might have met the Saint!
Rongqiu thought for a while and shook his head, "And Luo Cihe seems to have been like this since he was a child, but after Qi'an's incident, he has been even more unrepentant!"
Xia Yueke nodded to indicate that she understood.
“Ahem!”
Luo Cihe suddenly appeared at the end of the team, "What are you two chattering about? Didn't you see that you're falling behind?"
Xia Yueke froze, then immediately looked up and found that the main force was already 800 meters away from them.
"Hahahaha, Great Wizard, we'll catch up right away! Don't worry about it!"
After Xia Yueke finished speaking, she pulled the pompom and started sprinting.
Luo Cihe walked slowly in front and was stunned by the two people's appearance. "Huh? You are so scared of me? Did you do something wrong?"
Luo Cihe grinned, revealing his neat teeth.
Xia Yueke and Rongqiu hurried to the team, only to see that Qi'an had already stopped with the little animals.
Qi An pointed to the shimmering lake in the distance, and said with a solemn and somewhat awed expression:
"That's the Spirit Lake. The waters hold mysterious powers that can heal wounds and enhance spiritual strength. However, there are also ferocious guardian beasts at the bottom of the lake that should not be underestimated. Rare herbs grow around the lake, but when picking them, you must be vigilant against sudden fluctuations in the water. If you're not careful, you'll be dragged to the bottom and eaten by fish."
The beastmen all nodded, "I see, that's why Die Xu said we should be extra careful when picking this herb!"
"Okay, let's continue."
Qi'an looked around and saw that they were all very serious, and only then was he satisfied.
The team continued to set off.
As they walked, the sky gradually darkened and the team came to a quiet valley. Qi'an decided to set up camp there to rest.
The orcs became busy, some collecting firewood, some setting up tents.
Then everyone took out the dried meat they had brought with them next to their own fire and started eating.
Qi'an looked at the group of young beasts with satisfaction, and then he patrolled the surroundings and found that they were all safe. Only then did he start to rest. He walked to a big rock, sat down, and began to rest with his eyes closed.
After a while, a slight noise was heard. Qi'an opened his eyes alertly and saw Luo Cihe walking slowly towards him with an elegant but slightly provocative pace.
"Qian, you look like you're facing a great enemy. What are you afraid of? Or do you simply not believe you have the ability to protect these young beasts?"
Luo Cihe raised his lips in a mocking smile. Qi An frowned and responded coldly:
"Luo Cihe, you don't need to interfere with how I act. What is your purpose in coming here?"
Luo Cihe chuckled and walked slowly around Qi'an, "I just came to see what a joke you are, the hall master!"
Qi An stood up, his eyes filled with displeasure and determination: "Don't bother with me, I will protect them well, you should just take care of yourself."
After Qi'an finished speaking, he left immediately.
Luo Cihe looked at Qi'an's back and said, "Why are you pretending? I don't know why the Saint Lady gave the school to you to manage!"
Here, Xia Yueke had already taken out the things Qian Jingyao had prepared for her. Originally, Xia Yueke thought the size was a little bigger, but when she opened the animal skin bag,
A bag full of dried meat, fruits and a few eggs from an unknown bird.
Of course, there are also several sets of animal skin clothes.
Duzi was stunned by the sight of so many things. "Don't wait for me to tell you how heavy it is! It turns out we brought so much stuff along. Elder Hu only brought dried meat for the three of us, not even any fruit!"
Juanjuan picked up a fruit and started to eat it, complaining:
"Yeah, I even asked him to bring us some fruit, but he said there must be fruit everywhere outside and let us pick it ourselves, under the pretext of training us!"
Xia Yueke ate and shook her head, "Haha, you can eat mine. Actually, I didn't expect Yaoyao to bring so many things. I just asked him to take some."
Just as the three were sharing the food, a bear roar was heard in the forest and a big bear rushed out.
Its body was covered with rough and thick black hair, its eyes flashed with ferocity, and it kept making intimidating roars from its mouth.
It seems to be a bear that has just woken up from hibernation and is looking for food.
Qi'an noticed the situation here and stood up immediately.
However, when he saw that Duzi and the others did not retreat, but instead showed signs of heading forward, he slowly stopped.
"Duzi, this ordinary bear has no beast power. Go hunt it now and let me see your strength! Of course, other capable young beasts can also try! Don't let us not dare to even look at the monster when we encounter it!"
Qi'an's voice is very calm and steady, making people feel at ease when listening to it.
Xia Yuke was startled at first, forgetting that she was an orc and planning to play dead. But when she heard Qi'an's words, she immediately remembered that, yes, she could control ice now!
This is not an ordinary person!
Xia Yueke was about to show off her skills when Juanjuan pulled her away. "Keke, don't make things worse. Just leave it to them! Let's rest aside. We can definitely handle this ordinary beast!"
Duzai's eyes were firm, full of excitement and confidence. His hands danced quickly, and the surrounding water vapor responded quickly.
Sharp ice spikes instantly formed in front of the bear. When the bear rushed over, the ice spikes scratched its feet and its speed slowed down slightly.
The ball of fluff appeared calm and composed, humming softly and summoning a gentle breeze. His eyes narrowed slightly, his hair moving with the wind. Leaves on the ground slowly rose up, and the wind quickly whipped them into sharp blades.
The leaf blade whistled towards the bear, cutting its hide. The bear swung its paws wildly in pain.
Duzi gathered water into a huge ice ball on the top of the bear and froze it. At this time, his forehead was slightly sweating and his teeth were clenched. It was obvious that this operation required a lot of energy.
The heavy ice ball weighed down the bear, slowing its movements. Duzi dodged to the side, locked eyes with Rongqiu, and they both exerted their strength simultaneously. Duzi's eyes were like torches, tightly tracking the bear's movements, while Rongqiu, with a stern expression, manipulated the blades to precisely pierce the bear's vitals.
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