On the rugged mountain road, the pack animal team of the Senluo Merchant Group was like a giant python traveling through the dense forest.
Marching forward with difficulty.
Although the trade route chosen by the merchant group is a very mature route that has been trampled by countless travelers for thousands of years, it is definitely not a smooth road. On the contrary, it is full of unpredictable dangers.
On both sides of the mountain road are towering majestic peaks and virgin forests, with vines and plants unbridledly occupying the ground space. The road that has just been stepped on often disappears after one night.
The climate in the deep mountains is even more unpredictable. One moment, the sun is shining brightly and the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant. The next moment, there are clouds and lightning and thunder, and a heavy downpour turns everyone into drowned rats.
The most troublesome thing is that fog appears after rain and condenses in low-lying areas, resulting in extremely poor visibility.
In such an environment, it is possible to get lost in the forest by taking a few wrong steps.
Every year, a large number of business groups, travelers, and refugees enter the Lianyun Mountains, and then many of them disappear into the vast mountains forever, never to be heard from again.
There had been a light rain just now, and the fog came again, making everyone in the business group more vigilant.
Everyone followed closely the companion or beast of burden in front of them, not daring to let it out of their sight to avoid making mistakes.
Once ordinary caravan members disappear in the mountains and forests, they will not be rescued under normal circumstances and will have to fend for themselves.
This sounds cold and impersonal.
But this kind of experience was gained with many lives.
Woo~
The guide walking in front of the team blew the horn again.
This kind of horn specially used by the merchant group is made from the curved horn on the forehead of the first-order monster beast - the roar beast. The horn body is naturally hollow and can emit a very penetrating sound.
It points the way forward for the members of the business group behind. In case someone accidentally gets lost, the sound of the horn is also equivalent to a lighthouse on the island, allowing stray ships to return home.
Driving the God of War weapon, Gao Jing followed the Senluo business group through the mountain roads shrouded in mist.
This is already the third day in the mountains.
For the past two days, he had a pack animal to carry him around, so it was easy for him to follow the large army.
But in this dense forest area, with countless branches and vines entangled in a large web in the air, even the most heroic knights could only jump off their mounts and walk.
Otherwise, it will be difficult to move forward.
Not only was the walking easy in the first two days, but we didn't encounter any danger along the way.
There is strength in numbers.
The Senluo Merchant Group has a total of nearly a hundred beasts of burden and hundreds of members, and the Iron Fist Chapter responsible for escorting them also has more than fifty elite warriors, and the leader Iron Tiger is the first totem warrior.
With such scale and strength, any wild beast or monster with some intelligence would stay away.
As for the criminals and bandits entrenched in the Lianyun Mountains, they also have to weigh their teeth to see if they can chew such a hard bone.
So apart from the difficulty of traveling on the road, it is normal that we encountered no danger.
However, after walking for two or three hours this morning, Gao Jing clearly felt that something was wrong with the surrounding atmosphere.
Especially when the fog appeared, apart from the footsteps of everyone and the roars of beasts of burden, he could not hear many birdsong or roars of wild animals from around him.
An uneasy feeling arose in my heart.
Woo! Woo! Woo!
The trumpet sounded suddenly three times in succession, each time very briefly.
The packmen in the business group immediately made weird shouts to make their pack animals stop.
These packmen have a very close relationship with the pack animals they are responsible for feeding, and they have strong control over the latter.
In just a moment, the team completely stopped moving forward.
The heavily armed Tiehu led two soldiers and hurried towards Gao Jing's location.
"Your Excellency Gao Jing."
The leader of the war group looked extremely serious: "Did you feel something was wrong?"
"Um."
Gao Dingding nodded: "Something is very wrong!"
It has been three days since he temporarily joined the Iron Fist Chapter. Although he and Tie Hu have a connection with the mountain tribe, they usually try to keep a distance from each other and others.
After all, Gao Jing is not a real giant of the wilderness. Once the true identity of the God of War Arms is exposed, the original trust between the two parties will inevitably be greatly reduced, and the scene will be very embarrassing.
After Tiehu saw Gao Jing's thoughts, he placed him at the back of the team.
This great warrior is quite considerate.
"We are most likely being targeted by a group of monsters."
Tiehu said in a deep voice: "I have encountered this situation several times, it is very troublesome!"
The Lianyun Mountains are majestic and steep, with boundless primeval forests. This place was originally a paradise for monsters and wild beasts.
The strongest wild beast cannot threaten the caravan protected by the war group.
Monsters are completely different.
The monsters that live deep in the mountains either live alone or in groups.
As the saying goes, a tiger cannot defeat a pack of wolves. A single monster, even if it reaches the third level, the Iron Tiger will not be afraid of.
The battle group he leads is fully capable of hunting a third-level monster.
But if the opponent is a group of second-level monsters, it will be in trouble!
Monsters that live in groups are often good at fighting together. In a complex environment like the Lianyun Mountains, their attacks are often hard to guard against.
The goal of the Senluo Business Group is too big, and it is even more difficult to defend against it!
Tiehu knew this very well, so he was worried: "I have talked with Mr. Gray Stone and asked the caravan to stop and defend on the spot. We will wait until the fog dissipates to check the situation. If there is danger, I hope you can help us."
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Gao Jing is the only totem warrior in the team besides him, so of course this combat power cannot be wasted.
However, Gao Jing's status was special, and Tie Hu certainly could not give orders directly, so he discussed it with him sincerely.
"No problem at all."
Gao Jing said without hesitation: "I will do my part!"
He chose to join the Iron Fist Chapter, even if it was only temporary, he was ready to contribute to the team.
This is the most basic principle of dealing with people!
"Very good."
Tiehu showed a smile: "Then I will ask you to take care of the rear team."
With Gao Jing's help, we will undoubtedly be more confident in dealing with the crisis.
"ah!"
As soon as Tiehu finished speaking, a shrill and desperate scream came from far behind the team!
Everyone's expressions suddenly changed.
Because the distance was a bit far away, the sound didn't sound very real, but it was particularly permeable.
Tiehu looked in the direction where the scream came from, with a sharp light in his eyes.
He said coldly: "It's the small caravan following behind."
When the Senluo business group entered the mountain, three or four small caravans followed closely behind them.
Large business groups will not accept the temporary joining of small caravans, because it is difficult to say that there are no bandits and spies in the latter's team, but they will not interfere with such following.
Now something happened to one of the small caravans!