"Still haven't found her?"
In the early morning of March 6, 796 in the New Calendar of the Free World, countless people of the Sioux tribe gradually woke up from the morning sunshine again. The tired look of Duan Qing and others who had not slept all night was also seen at this time.
They walked back from all directions of the temporary camp, and at the same time, the exchange of glances and actions showed each other's helpless expressions: "Is it really dead?"
"The previous camp has been demolished. Even if it is resurrected, it is impossible... Hmm, could it be that it has returned to the Free Continent?"
"The problem is that the guy has been operating in our team as Lorna before - is it possible for an NPC to record the resurrection point while passing through the entire Bridge of Miracles?"
"Well... Hey, you guys, please don't think so bad about things, okay? Maybe they haven't died yet, they've just been blown to other places by the storm!"
The inconclusive result brought a sense of anxiety and sadness to the team. The silence between each other was quickly broken by the gradually lively atmosphere from around the camp. Several warrior-looking Nasios walked out of the camp.
The scene of the tribesmen galloping around the camp was followed by the neighing of the horses, and even the convoy belonging to the Lufen Chamber of Commerce began to move and show signs of departure: "What to do, they are planning to set off."
"She's not Fulla. She doesn't have the ability to teleport. Let's just leave her here..."
"Wait, wait a minute, we didn't want to leave her here, and if we hadn't left her, it would have been Surtu's turn to leave us!"
"Why don't you ask Fula to go out and look for her? Although she is seriously injured now, the search should be more efficient than us, right?"
"No, now is not the time to let Fulla go out."
An inexplicable light flashed in his eyes, and Duan Qing, who had been holding his head in silence, finally raised his head and spoke his own voice: "We have received too much help from her, even if we cannot shoulder our responsibilities
, and we have no excuses or reasons to continue to trouble her."
"Then what do you think we should do?" Gedman spread his hands and his body was covered with grass clippings and dew. Then he also made a serious face: "You can't leave the little girl Mengzhu here, right?
Although that guy Asahi Dongsheng may be very happy to see this result..."
"What? What are you talking about?" His words really aroused great dissatisfaction from a man on the side: "How could the relationship between me and Miss Mengzhu be so bad? I am also a good brother with a kind heart and excellent morals and learning.
Is one good?"
"Perhaps that guy just took this opportunity to run away from home because he couldn't trust you." Duan Qing, who also had a tired look on his face, sighed deeply and stood up and walked towards the depths of the camp:
"Forget it, there's no use in guessing here. It's better to make some useful efforts."
"I'm going to see Surtu."
He left these last words, and then gradually walked towards the depths of the camp. Surtu, who was surrounded by a group of Su people and crowded in the center of the camp, then noticed Duan Qing's approach.
The person who was directing something everywhere also paused for a moment: "...Anyway, you must be more vigilant. Yesterday's storm was not God's will, but someone did it deliberately."
"Let Li Geer take you to the front to conduct a sweep. If you encounter suspicious characters or obvious enemies, don't act rashly. Come back and report to me." He sent the rest of the people around him to another person who was shouting angrily in the distance.
Next to the burly man, he turned around and nodded in the direction of Duan Qing: "Are you back? Have you found them?"
"No." Understanding what the other party was referring to, Duan Qing replied hesitantly: "So we are here to ask the patriarch. We hope you can give us a little more time -"
"This is impossible." Shaking his head, Surtu's face was as heavy as a rock at this time: "My people and I have been stranded here for too long, and we can't wait any longer.
We are surrounded by enemies, and there are too many hidden dangers. If we continue to give them opportunities, the next time we are attacked may not be as simple as a storm."
"I understand the worries of the patriarch. After all, this is related to the future of the clan." Putting his arms in front of his body, Duan Qing bowed slightly: "But please believe us, that little girl is not interested in us."
It’s equally important to say.”
"Are you saying that you are going to put all of our family in danger for that teammate of yours?"
"The Su clan now has the support of the Lufen Chamber of Commerce, as well as adventurers like us. As long as there are no threats such as natural disasters, we can definitely cope with most challenges." Faced with Surtu's serious questioning, Duan Qing
He replied in a low voice: "What's more, this challenge is also an illusory existence. It is not certain whether it will come."
"You have just experienced the storm last night, and you still have the mood to say such a thing." Shaking his head, Surtu sighed and continued: "Do you want us to do this for this so-called 'emptiness'?
, continue to take such big risks?”
The negotiation seemed to have reached a helpless deadlock, and Duan Qing's voice temporarily fell into endless silence. After standing there for a long time without moving at all, he finally let out a heavy sigh, and raised his brows tightly again.
Locked up: "Sorry, we can't give up on our teammates."
"I can understand this concern, and I also appreciate the strong friendship between you adventurers." After saying this comment, the calmness on Surtu's face gradually turned into an indifferent smile: "But standing in front of us
Considering this point of view, we can’t continue to stay where we are, right?”
"...Does the patriarch have any plans?"
"I will not use my identity as a clan leader to order you, nor will I use my identity as an employer to demand you." Pointing at a map he held in his hand, Surtu answered Duan Qing's words in the same soft voice: "According to your
The 'hint' given earlier is not far from the next ruins closest to us. We can choose that as our next target and direction of advancement, while leaving scouts and reconnaissance warriors behind to move the ruins of the wind.
The nearby area is included in the reconnaissance range of our Nasu tribe."
"We will not take any action until we reach the next point of advancement." He blinked at Duan Qing: "What do you think of this plan?"
"...Can you tell me the Su clan's plan?" After another short period of silence, Duan Qing then raised his head and asked loudly: "The direction you originally planned to go, and the one you mentioned before"
Where is the safe place?"
"This is it."
The headband tied to his forehead was flying in the air. Surtu, who turned his head, replied in a low voice: "It doesn't hurt to tell you. After all, the Su people have left many valuable records in their own records.
memory."
"Although they have not left the central area, the elders of the clan who have ruled for a period of time have also traveled to other parts of the continent." He said this, and his expression as he looked towards the horizon was full of nostalgia:
"It was not a legend worth mentioning originally, but now it has become information with valuable reference value for us. The edge of the continent where we settled before, the bridgehead known as the Bridge of Miracles, is where we later escaped from the continent.
One of the pieces of information used by the Central Committee."
"In the original plan, we planned to go to another place in the coastal area. There are groups of islands there. We can continue to survive by relying on the sea." Having said this, he turned his attention back to Duan Qing: "
But now, this plan may change."
"Is this where you plan to go next?" Pointing to the same map, Duan Qing's voice became much heavier: "Where is this place?"
"Peruo River, that's the junction of the Peruo River and the Endless Sea." After answering Duan Qing's question, Surtu's eyes were fixed on the intersection between the gray-robed magician's finger and one of the nodes on the map.
: "If there are no accidents, it will be a good settlement there."
"The location next to the river is always good. At least it can solve the water source problem." Duan Qing pouted his lips and commented in a low voice: "But I always have some bad premonitions..."
"It doesn't matter, isn't that why we hired you?" After a burst of laughter, Surtu turned and walked towards the crowd of convoys in front: "Since we will find a way to solve your problem-"
"Of course you have to find a way to solve our problems."
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Duan Qing's ominous premonition soon became a reality, because the stronghold on the map was not far from the location of the Sioux migration team, and countless shadowy people and rising smoke replaced his imagination at this time.
The sight of the golden horses and beasts arrayed on the edge of a large river blocked Duan Qing and others in front of them: "This, this is -"
"It seems we were beaten to the punch by others."
Lying down on the edge of the grass slope, Duan Qing, who was responsible for the reconnaissance and pathfinding, sighed while chewing on the grass blades: "Surtu, a man with a bad life, finally spotted a place, but it turned out that
It was taken over so quickly.”
"When you explained this place to us, I felt that this triangular area near the sea and the river is a rare and good place." He also sighed and said this sentence, and Gede was lying aside.
At this time, Myen couldn't help but let out two coughs: "Since it is a good place, it is not strange for others to take a fancy to it in advance."
"It's not like people from the Nashi tribe or the Nake tribe." Staring closely at the settlement ahead, Baibu Wushuang, who also came to scout, also put away the long bow he was holding half in his hand: "It's a
New settlements, or new tribes. Judging from their camp layout and troop distribution, most of these people are temporarily stationed in this place."
"That's good, at least we still have something to talk about." Duan Qing, who clapped his hands and spit out the grassroots in his mouth, also made his own voice: "Our time cannot be wasted. If there is a way to solve it quickly, we
It’s better to choose this method.”
"Hey, what are you doing? You don't want to--"
"What are you afraid of? Anyway, Surtu has given us the power to solve the problem before." He waved his hands to answer the question of Xue Ling Huan Bing beside him. Duan Qing then stood up suddenly: "There is no need to go back and report.
, we can negotiate this matter ourselves."
"You are really confident." With a wry smile, he also climbed up. Goldman then wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and walked down the grass slope: "Okay, anyway, even if the negotiation really breaks down, I will die.
It’s just a few of us.”
"As long as we have a harmonious discussion, it won't have any impact on Surtu and the Sioux people in the rear."
It was still on the grassland not far from the seaside. The figures belonging to Duan Qing and others appeared one after another and gradually formed a straight line under the sunlight. The refreshing sea breeze also dissipated some of the fiery heat surrounding the team.
, but could not dispel the dull and solemn feeling surrounding this team. Several screams that were perceived to be abnormal then sounded at the edge of the opposite river as the player team approached, lingering around the smoke and peaceful camp.
Then there was a scene of people jumping around, the shouts of charging and the sound of metal swords and guns colliding with each other were also accompanied by the appearance of countless tribal warriors forming a team, coming in front of Duan Qing and others in an encircling manner.
: "Stop! Stop!"
"Who are you!"
Amidst the shouts intertwined with the sound of horse hooves, one of the leaders, a burly warrior covered in leather armor, took the lead to walk out of the heavily surrounded tribal team: "There is no tribal mark? Could it be that he was exiled?
Someone?"
"We are hired adventurers, mercenaries who have just crossed the Bridge of Miracles and fled here from the north."
The oppressive feeling of the tall tribal warriors on horseback then occupied everyone's field of vision. At this time, the eager eyes were completely focused on Duan Qing. The man in gray magic robe then raised his hand to stop the others.
The player wanted to assume a combat posture, and walked to the front of the crowd with his chest raised and his head raised: "Our employers, the Sioux people are currently in the northeast, and they originally wanted to come to the Peluo River to camp and rest.
I didn’t expect that the nobles would arrive here early, it’s really a coincidence.”
"Really?" After looking at Duan Qing with suspicious eyes for a while, the burly warrior wearing leather armor replied in a low voice: "Don't they want to attack us - well, wait a minute, what about the Su tribe? This
I seem to have heard that name somewhere."
"Is it the Sioux that was once called the 'King of the North'?"
This chapter has been completed!