Chapter 37: A Glimpse of the Hunt
Lu Qi's happiness only lasted for two days. On the third day, they were ready to leave.
Originally, she wanted to ask Dan Feng to transform into a dragon again and take her flying the next night, but because her cold had not fully recovered, and Dan Feng was afraid that she would get sick again, he refused.
What a pity...
The sea of the planet Tarasa is vast and boundless, and the blue ocean is extremely pure, making it suitable for dragons, who belong to the ocean, to gallop here.
She wanted to see Danfeng wandering in the sea, and wanted to see the sight of a giant dragon raising its head and roaring, which was something that could not be seen in reality.
Oh...damn cold.
They packed their bags, had a headcount taken by their guide, and waited for the boat to take them to the starport and back to the passenger ship. However, for some reason, the wait seemed a bit long, and there was a lot of noise coming from the people in the queue ahead.
Several people watched time slip away bit by bit and squeezed forward impatiently.
Before I reached the front, I heard the tour guide's trembling voice.
"The passenger ship... was hijacked."
"What?" Jing Yuan was the first to squeeze in and asked with a frown, "Who's holding them hostage? Is it pirates, or—"
"...It's Bu Liren." The tour guide said with difficulty.
The crowd became noisy again.
"Bu Liren? How could there be a Bu Liren?" someone said in disbelief. "Isn't the Immortal Boat very close to here? How could Bu Liren suddenly appear without being detected?!"
"Then can we still go back to Luofu? I, I just came out to have fun, I didn't want to lose my life!"
"Isn't your travel agency responsible for this? Think of a solution!"
"Everyone, calm down!" Jingliu's cold voice rose above the noisy crowd. She pushed through the crowd and walked up to the tour guide. "I'm Yunqijun Jingliu. Don't panic. Tell me everything you know."
"Jingliu?! It's Master Jianshou! Great, we're saved!"
The renowned Cloud Cavalry were a different beast, quickly calming the crowd. Immortal Ships were constantly on alert for war, and even Luofu was no exception. There were quite a few Cloud Cavalry soldiers among the crowd, including some retired ones.
I didn't expect to encounter such a thing on the way back from the trip. We were just here to relax and had to take responsibility.
Even during holidays, the Yunqi Army still has to work if something happens.
Lu Qi was in charge of looking after the immortal boat people who were unable to fight. As the only logistics person, her work was quite busy.
Several people on the front line collected information on the spot and integrated useful resources.
To be honest, they were unarmed. The only ones who could be said to be combat-ready were the 33 golden men brought by Ying Xing, apart from the Yunqi soldiers who came with their own equipment.
This number may seem like a lot under normal circumstances, but it is actually not that much. The most important thing is that he does not have any extra materials to make more Jin warriors.
"The Bu Li people must have been lying in ambush in Tarasa," Jing Yuan pondered, "otherwise the outside world wouldn't have reacted only now... and we can't call for help in such a short time. It takes a jump from here to Luofu, and there's no Huangzhong system on the passenger ship."
"How many soldiers do we have now?"
“…less than 200 people.”
"Can I know how many enemies are there?"
"I filmed and sent back the video of the Mechanical Bird I released before it was shot down. It was about 20,000 steps away from the human."
"Twenty thousand..."
This number is not too much, but not too little either.
The planet of Tarasa was not large, a remote asteroid. They might even be able to connect with the interstellar spacecraft within a hundred years, but due to its limited resources, the planet was not rich and could only be used as a tourist destination.
It is difficult to save others from the war. This planet is so small that there is only one city-state. If a battle breaks out, the only option is the sea.
Dan Feng can be put in charge of the sea, as that is his territory... but on the ground, the 200 Cloud Cavalry may not be able to hold it.
"Let's split up," Jing Yuan decided immediately. "Brother Danfeng will guard the sea area, Brother Yingxing will lead the Jin people to guard the rear, Master and I will lead the troops on the front line, and Sister Bai Heng will be in charge of the air."
"What about me?"
"Sister Lu Qi is in the middle," Jing Yuan reached out and rubbed Lu Qi's head. "You are the only healer among us. No matter who is injured, we need your help... We can't call back Brother Dan Feng who is guarding the sea area."
Of course, she would not overestimate her own abilities and go at it alone. Although Brother Ying Xing made a pair of gloves for her, it did not mean that she could use her small body to fight Bu Liren.
But Lu Qi had already prepared his killer move.
"I won't go on stage, but my plants can!" Lu Qi lowered his head and dug out two seeds from his pocket. "I remember... Bu Liren's pheromones are poisonous. I didn't bring the ingredients to make 'Shentong Qi San', but this can help you."
"This is……?"
"It's poisonous," Lu Qi said. "I haven't used it, but it's probably useful. The cocoa alkaloid content of this plant is a bit high. Oh, and Sister Bai Heng can't smell it. Keep an eye out for any fox people among the Cloud Cavalry. It's best to have them wear masks."
Fox people and Buli people have similar bloodlines, and neither can eat chocolate. The cocoa alkali contained in chocolate is highly toxic to them.
So Lu Qi thought about it for a long time, and finally used this trick.
She incorporated theobroma alkaline into it, creating a spreadable scent pollen. Simply toss the seeds into the center, and the power of fertility infused within will automatically be unleashed.
The downside is that this plant may destroy the ecological environment of Tarasa. Perhaps the overflowing power can make some creatures or plants live longer - but all these can be solved after the war!
"Are two enough?"
"One is enough," Lu Qi said calmly, "I spent more than a month making these two."
"Sister Xiaoqi is so amazing!"
"Of course!" She raised her head proudly. "My friends are so amazing, so I can't be any worse."
"If it can help you, that would be great... Now I won't be holding you back, right?"
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Bu Liren's attack came in the middle of the night. Lu Qi had not slept all night. Her cold had not yet healed, but she did not dare to continue taking medicine. She just operated the simple mechanical bird in the back to investigate the situation.
Everyone was busy, but Ying Xing was the busiest. A single skilled craftsman, even without needing to be a master, was worth a thousand troops.
So Ying Xing was busy making weapons until the war started.
Lu Qi, along with the tour guide and translator, successfully reached a consensus with the residents of Tarasa. These local residents were skilled in naval warfare and could be responsible for killing the Bu Li people who were shot down from the sky.
It’s just that their numbers are small and the role they can play is limited.
In the middle of the city-state, Lu Qi could not see the appearance of the war. She was guarded in the middle, and the sounds of artillery fire and swords clashing could be heard from all directions.
At that moment, her sight was occupied by the fluorescent blue star god who suddenly appeared.
The arrow made of light drew a rainbow-like trajectory in the lonely starry sky, and the body covered with black bone armor was wrapped in blue and bright rainbows.
The hunting star god, Emperor Gong Siming, who was worshipped and followed by the people of the Immortal Boat, cast a precious glance at her at this moment.
The brief meeting gave Lu Qi a strange power. She stood in the center of the city-state, but she could "see" the scenes of her friends fighting.
High in the sky, a skilled fox-man piloted a warship rebuilt by a craftsman, weaving through the enemy fleet. What the warship lacked in firepower, the pilot's accuracy more than made up for. Her limited flaming crossbows pierced the fleet's engines, sending the airships plummeting like fireworks.
Across the vast sea, a mighty dragon, capable of bringing rain and clouds, weaved through the clouds above. Wherever it passed, thunder and torrential rain fell. The tsunami that rolled up leaped up without hesitation, engulfing the enemy and burying them deep in the sea.
In the rear, the Jin men guarding the city-state stood firmly, and their huge hands fell down, tearing the enemies to pieces.
On the front line, the strongest swordsman of the ice system swung his sword like a man on the moon, and the sharp sword energy was wrapped in white glacier and swung down, freezing the enemies wherever it went.
The young boy held a gilded formation knife in his hand and struck a group of enemies cleanly and neatly. Tiny lightning and fire merged into the enemy's body, suppressing its inhuman recovery ability.
Amid the collision of blood and flesh, Lu Qi seemed to be able to hear their voices.
Then, the plant she had entrusted with this important task used its power of abundance to its fullest, suddenly growing into a towering tree, its soft branches like willow twigs, entwining and entangling the nearest enemy.
The rich aura casually penetrated into Bu Li's body. In an instant, the poison took control of their bodies. The tall enemies suddenly twitched while running wildly and lost their combat effectiveness very quickly.
It's time.
"You guys take care of them first."
Lu Qi stood up, lowered her eyes and said this to the temporary medical assistant beside her. She walked to an open area and made a bow-drawing gesture.
A huge bow and arrow made of light particles condensed in her palm, white flames burning on the sharp arrow, and the power from the hunting blessing enveloped her body.
She let go of her hand, and the white arrow broke through the air, creating an extremely conspicuous light. It rushed to the front line at a very fast speed, devouring the newly grown plant and the people around it.
The hunting star god Lan, who was not on her target list, generously gave her the power to destroy the enemy.
This blessing, like the glance of the Abundant Apothecary, came inexplicably, but was very appropriate.
but--
Why do I feel so tired after using it?
Lu Qi sat down against the wall exhausted. The medical assistant next to her had bandaged the last injured patient and was pacing around her hesitantly.
"Master Lu Qi, what was that just now...?"
"It was the will of Emperor Gong Siming," Lu Qi said vaguely, "He just glanced at me."
Ah... I'm so tired.
Lu Qi's eyes were sore and her nose was still blocked by her cold. Even so, she could still smell the blood and the smell of gunfire in the air.
The first to return was Dan Feng, whose dragon form allowed him to fly very far. Seeing the arrow that had streaked across the sky, shot from the city-state, he quickly turned back, feeling worried.
The residents who were being guarded watched helplessly as the dragon flew down quickly. When it was about to land, its body turned into a ball of sea water and condensed into the shape of a human.
The Dragon Lord of Vajra, the Lord of Drinking the Moon.
The handsome man had conspicuous frost-colored dragon horns. He strode over the obstacles on the ground and walked in front of Lu Qi.
"Are you injured?"
"No, I'm just a little sleepy... I've been in the middle of this, protected by you all. How could I possibly get hurt?" Lu Qi raised his face from his knees and rested his chin on them. "I'm covered in other people's blood... You've also treated the Cloud Cavalry, so why are you asking me this question?"
Just worried.
When Dan Feng transforms into a dragon, his emotions become dull. From the dragon's perspective, everything seems so insignificant.
Those people, whether they were Bu Li people or Yunqi troops, were like ants.
Even the battleships in the sky are like fireflies destined to burn.
But the arrow of light that just now cut through the clouds in the sky also awakened his overly arrogant reason.
“What just happened…?”
"I did it!" Lu Qi raised her head. Her bloodstained face was still so adorable. She was exhausted to the extreme, but her eyes were still bright. "The Emperor Bow Siming blessed me in time—my arrows directly harvested those immobilized Bu Li people. Am I awesome?!"
She looked like she was begging for praise, which was very cute.
"Yeah, very impressive." Dan Feng leaned over and held her exhausted body in his arms. "Rest if you're tired. The rest... I'll take care of it."
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The author has something to say: We are all players, so what if we have some cheat codes?
The story of Talasa expelling Bu Liren is actually mentioned in Jing Yuan's background story.
Things like ocean planets are all made up by me xD
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