"It has been a day and a night. There is still no news about Jiang Yi Juntong and the others. They should be back before sunset as planned. Did they really encounter something unexpected..."

Liang Zhe wandered anxiously at the entrance of the valley. He looked at the thinning rain curtain in the sky and spoke in a heavy tone.

"We have been searching nearby for a long time, but there is no trace of Jiang Yi's army. Although we don't want to believe it, we still have to prepare for the worst..."

Several squirming shadows quickly approached from a distance. Several shadow mages with complex expressions looked at the anxious Liang Zhe, their eyes were a little dodgeful, and they shook their heads and said in a low voice.

Most of them were scout mages among military mages. In order to increase the search range, they even included two shadow hunters, but they still returned without success.

They all knew how dangerous the place Jiang Yi's army was heading to was a lizard-feathered dragon tribe with a cloud of war generals, commanding all directions, and a terrifying monarch.

"Is there still no news? Even if something unexpected happens to Jiang Yi's military commander and others, our mission will not end here. We still have the important task assigned by the Biyi Military Region. This is related to the safety of hundreds of thousands of compatriots in the military region and to our work in the military region.

Take the initiative to counteract the demons of Dongting Lake..."

Liang Zhe subconsciously kneaded his stiff face with his palms, trying to relax his frown. He felt anxious in his heart.

Before heading to that dangerous forest, Commander Jiang Yi told himself that if they could not return before nightfall, he would assume that they had been sacrificed and the command of the team would be in his hands.

"Without a high-level mage, our actions in Dongting Lake will be extremely passive. But even so, we cannot give up on data collection. The research is now improving, and we must not give up halfway..."

Liang Zhe muttered to himself, hoping in his heart that Jiang Yijuntong and the others would return safely. Because their whereabouts were unknown, a depressing and pessimistic mood gradually pervaded the team.

The military mage is still relatively stable, but the hunters are starting to get restless. Without military commanders and hunter masters who can stabilize the sea, the danger will be greatly increased in the crisis-ridden Dongting Lake.

Someone must gather the scattered hearts. If there is a gap between the military mage and the hunter, the entire team will not be far from falling apart.

Profit-seeking is the nature of hunters. Most of them join the team because of the high rewards from military bounties and the backing of first-class high-level combat power from military commanders and hunter masters.

But no matter how much money they have, if they lose the protection of their lives, no amount of bounty can make them obey orders.

"Relax and standby. Before Jiang Yi's army returns, I will be in charge of the command for the time being. But we can't mess up the situation before there is definite news. If the army returns safely, we won't want to see the team in a mess..."

Liang Zhe put on a serious and cold posture and warned the military mages and hunters in front of him in a deep voice.

The military mages responded neatly, while the hunters looked suspicious, but still followed the other military mages back to the camp. Searching and inquiring in the rain for a long time also made them exhausted.

…………

"You tell me, are Jiang Yijuntong and others in trouble? They know very well how terrifying the night in Dongting Lake is, but they failed to come back before nightfall, and they didn't even have the slightest certainty. This is difficult to handle.

Already..."

There was a faint firelight flickering inside the tent where the hunters were resting. The hunters sat around in front of the flickering light, all of them with complicated expressions. One of them, a burly man, said uneasily.

He was one of the shadow mage who worked with the military mage to detect the traces of Jiang Yi Juntong and others. He also seemed very uneasy after several searches were in vain.

"Nine times out of ten, something unexpected happened. They went to the territory of the lizard-feathered dragon. Those monsters that eat people without spitting out bones are not easy to mess with. Even if they are all high-level mages, including Lao Ke, who once set foot on the super

The master hunter who has killed the monarch at every level must be in trouble..."

A middle-aged man with thick eyebrows, big eyes and a beard stroked his fluffy beard and whispered.

The Lizard-Feathered Dragon Tribe is a force that competes with the Lizard-Skull Giant Monster Tribe, with warrior-level and commander-level demons gathering together, as well as orthodox monarch-level sub-dragons.

Ke Ke, who was once at his peak, may not be able to get an advantage from that dangerous monarch, let alone his current strength which has been greatly reduced.

"If you ask me, I should have refused to take on this burden in the first place. If you have a life to earn but not a life to spend, then what's the point of all this money? And we haven't got a penny now. If we make any mistake, then the military mage will

If you don't admit it, you'll be in trouble..."

A brawny man with a tanned complexion who looked grumpy said angrily, cowering in a place like this, it felt like waiting to die. How could he have accepted such a high-risk commission if he wasn't a money-crazed man at the time.

"Hu Yu, only a few of us are talking about this in private. We cannot let the military mage hear it, and we can't jump to conclusions yet. If Jiang Yi's military commander and the others come back without any danger, they will find that we have a conflict with the military mage.

It’s easy to deal with, we are still safe now, let’s wait and see what happens…”

The strong man who spoke first gave a wary look, looked in the direction of the military mage's camp with his peripheral vision, and whispered.

What the irritable and strong man Hu Yu said can be regarded as the voice of the hunters. They are all in a state of anxiety now, and it is inevitable that they will be restless. As time goes by, the situation may get worse.

"Lao Xu, what do you think, Lao Nie, Lao Ke and Jiang Yi Juntong can come back..."

Hu Yu sighed, thinking about the military mages who might also have trouble sleeping and eating. His anger dropped a little, and he asked a middle-aged man who looked drowsy with a guilty conscience.

"Are you big-hearted or heartless? How can you still sleep at this time? This is related to the life and death of our group. If those military mages continue their mission, we will have to work with our lives. If we are unlucky,

If you encounter a leader-level pseudo-dragon, you will be doomed!!!"

Seeing that his group was discussing countermeasures while Lao Xu was drowsy, Hu Yu's anger that had just subsided slowly started to rise again, and he said angrily.

"You are scaring yourselves. Why do you think so much? Ji people have their own destiny. Jiang Yi Juntong, Lao Nie, Lao Ke, Bai Yeyu Juntong, Li Man, and that young man named Xu Huang are not like him.

He is a person who knows how to live a short life. Even if he is really in trouble, he can turn it into good luck..."

The man called Lao Xu yawned widely and looked sleepy. He answered indifferently.

"Where do you get the confidence? This is Dongting Lake where even super-level mages may die without a burial place. If Jiang Yi Juntong and the others are really in danger, the chances of us mid-level mages surviving will be even slimmer. Don't forget

This is an area that even high-level hunters seldom set foot on, and there are so many monsters all around that we are now like turtles in a urn..."

Hu Yu couldn't hold back his anger, and even the tone of his speech increased a lot. The other hunters hurriedly warned him to keep silent. These words would only make them more anxious.

"Lao Hu, do you dare to make a bet with me? I bet on whether Jiang Yi, Lao Nie and Lao Ke, the six of them, can return safely. The chips are half of the bounty we entrusted. Do you have the guts to bet with me...

…”

Lao Xu, who was originally drowsy, suddenly had a sharp look in his eyes. He looked at the hesitant Hu Yu and whispered.

"As long as one of them is missing, I will lose. I entrust half of the reward to you. In addition, if they don't show up within three days, I will lose. I will still give you the chips. If I lose, my magical shield equipment will be returned to me.

It’s enough for you to pay half of my reward..."

Lao Xu took out a palm-sized shield magic tool covered with delicate lines, pushed it in front of Hu Yu and said in a deep voice.

"Lao Xu, are you serious? This is no joke. Are you so sure that Jiang Yi Juntong and the others can return safely!!!"

Seeing that Lao Xu was serious about it, not to mention the grumpy Hu Yu, several other hunters also looked solemn and said admonitions.

Of course they hope that those high-level mages can return safely, but they also know that the chance of this is not high. Even if it is delayed due to various factors, there will not be no news at all. How can Lao Xu have the confidence.

"Lao Hu, just ask if you want to bet..."

Lao Xu looked at Hu Yu with a solemn expression, his eyes as sharp as an eagle, he crossed his arms and whispered.

"I won't bet with you. I lose every time I bet. Although I think they are more likely to be in trouble this time, but if they really come back, then I will suffer a big loss. You guys don't make uncertain bets.

I don’t know how you are so confident…”

Hu Yu turned around and shook his head. Although he might agree if his brain got hot, he felt that this was a trap set by Lao Xu. Lao Xu was a shrewd fox. If he really lost half of his reward, he would be ready to cry without tears.

.

However, if Jiang Yijuntong and the others return safely, even if they lose half of their reward, it is not unacceptable. After all, life is the most important thing, and returning alive is more important than making a lot of money.

"It's such a pity. I thought you would be so impatient that you would take a gamble with me. Without a big fat sheep, you could have made millions at least..."

Lao Xu showed a disappointed expression, but his tone was calm. He put the shield magic tool back into his pocket and sighed.

"Lao Xu, why do you have the confidence to think that they can come back..."

The strong man with beard couldn't help his curiosity and asked in a low voice.

"Do you believe what I said you can smell with your nose..."

Lao Xu said nonchalantly while picking his ears, not caring at all about the suspicious eyes of others.

"You make it up, keep making it up, you keep making up this kind of nonsense all day long, how can you smell it with your nose? Even the demons with sensitive sense of smell like the dog demons have their sense of smell greatly reduced on rainy days, let alone people. How can you

Isn’t it smarter than a dog’s nose…”

Hu Yu said angrily, only a guy like Lao Xu, who was as thick-skinned as the city wall, could say such outrageous things.

"I didn't say that I smelled it. This is what my contract beast told me. Its sense of smell is much stronger than that of any dog ​​demon. Even on rainy days, it can accurately capture the faint smell of dozens of kilometers or even further away.

, most of Dongting Lake is within its sensing range... Hey, hey, hey, why don't you listen to the end!!!"

Lao Xu originally planned to talk eloquently, but found that one or two of his companions were pretending to sleep, so he said hurriedly.

"Come on, you haven't been bragging for a day or two. It turns out that you also said that you have traveled in the Kunlun Mountains and found a contracted beast. You are lucky to be able to wander around the Kunlun Demon Kingdom. Ten

A few years ago, I was afraid of death and hid, so I just told you, what excuse can you make..."

Hu Yu was wrapped in a quilt and said with some disdain.

"I really found a contracted beast in Kunlun. It's the one I'm talking about now. It not only has a keen sense of smell, but also has strong strength!!"

Lao Xu was a little angry and retorted.

"Then why don't you let us see your powerful contracted beast? Stop bragging and go to sleep..."

Several sturdy men yawned and muttered.

Thanks to Lao Xu's interference, the anxiety in their hearts was relieved a lot, and their sleepiness suddenly surged. They rolled up their quilts, and soon they were snoring.

"You guys, it's not because that guy has a bad temper and is too murderous to scare you that I didn't let it out. You actually thought that I escaped from the battle ten years ago. If the turmoil hadn't broken out after I left, those monarchs

I'll take care of Yalong together..."

Lao Xu's voice became lower and lower, and finally turned into a silent soliloquy. He was really angry that no one believed him when he told the truth.

"Forget it, go to sleep, recharge your batteries and wait for Jiang Yi's army to come back. Only after they return can people's hearts be calmed down, and I will have time to investigate..."

Lao Xu gently blew out the fire in the oil lamp, retreated into his quilt and muttered quietly.

"Dongting Lake has not been peaceful recently. It seems that there is someone behind the scenes who is adding fuel to the flames. He is probably the culprit of the riot ten years ago. We still have to settle the accounts with him slowly..."

Thinking that ten years ago, when he went to the Kunlun Demon Kingdom to surrender the current contracted beasts, a riot broke out and his family was almost killed, he felt angry in his heart, and a majestic murderous intention flashed in his sharp eyes.

Pass.

The Dongting Lake tribe may need a purge. Some restless guys want to break the existing balance, so someone needs to nip them in the cradle. Some potential dangers cannot be allowed to continue to grow.

The situation of human beings is already very dangerous and severe, but most people are kept in the dark, or are still deceiving themselves and others and indulging in false prosperity. Someone must face this cruel reality.

"Forget it, I'm not the only one to worry about these. I just have to do my job well, and I also need to find good candidates. Speaking of which, can the young man named Xu Huang grow up? Xu Huang, Xu Huang,

This is the name of General Yokono. Can he become such a famous general who can march forward for a long time? I am looking forward to it... Hululu..."

The low murmur quickly disappeared, and was replaced by loud snores, which quickly merged with the sounds that came and went, resounding throughout the camp.
Chapter completed!