Although the treasure map seems to be very old, the depiction of the Tiandang Mountains is very clear on it, with hundreds of peaks of different sizes drawn in detail, and the red cross that Carlo mentioned is in the middle of a high mountain feet.
Carlo pointed at the map and said, "We are in this position now. Although we have not encountered any obstacles today, you all feel that this operation may not go smoothly."
Gatlin nodded and said: "It's too quiet, it's terrifying. Even in winter, there shouldn't be any animals in this mountain, but since we entered the mountain, we haven't encountered anything. It seems as if there is something invisible controlling this mountain."
Carlo nodded, and said, "What worries me the most is the backlash against the magic of the lithium-tech mage today."
Hua Rui said: "Yes! It's not volcanic, but I had to say that at the time."
Nian Bing's heart moved, and his views on Hua Dui changed drastically. This amazing-looking deputy head was not as simple as the surface. It turned out that she also knew that it was not a volcano, so she must have said that to stabilize people's hearts.
Carlo's eyes turned to Nian Bing, "Nian Bing, what do you think?"
Nian Bing thought for a while, and said: "I have only one idea, which is to evacuate here and give up this task."
Gatling snorted coldly and said, "Are you scared?"
Nian Bing smiled lightly and said: "Afraid? If you are afraid that you can save your life, why not be afraid? I will never allow myself to fall into an irreparable crisis because of recklessness. If I can choose. I think this mission It’s better to give up. Because, the unknown danger is probably not something we can contend with.”
Gatling said angrily: "Boy, do you know how much we paid for this operation? The high commission paid to you, the trade union, is enough to have tens of thousands of gold coins, plus other expenses, it is already equivalent to three Months of income, how can we be willing to give up like this?"
Nian Bing looked at Gatlin without giving up, and said: "I only know one truth, that is, if you keep the green hills, you are not afraid of having no firewood. Of course. I also understand what you are thinking now, and you haven't really hit the wall. I'm afraid you won't give up. Since I promised Chairman Carlo to participate in this operation, I will definitely follow you to the end. However, there is one thing I want to declare first. Once I encounter a strong enemy that I cannot resist, I will Retreat immediately without hesitation, and don't blame me when the time comes."
"You..." Gatlin stood up suddenly, his whole body was full of momentum, he was a martial artist. Release your vindictiveness. The light in his eyes gleamed. It seems to be wondering whether Nian Bing should be solved first.
Huarui smiled, leaned towards Nian Bing, and said, "Little brother, from the way you look, you must have discovered something. Why are you so sure that we are not up to the task?"
Nian Bing snorted and said: "I didn't find the enemy. But, don't you think that after entering the Tiandang Mountains, the closer we are to the loyalty of the mountains, the higher the surrounding temperature? Although the change is not obvious, but As a severe winter, it seems to be too warm at this time."
A word awakened the dreamer, Gatlin sat down solemnly, and looked at Carlo in blank dismay. They really didn't notice this problem. When Nian Bing raised it, they realized that this was the case.
Carlo took a deep breath and said: "Nian Bing, what you said makes sense. However, before carrying out this mission, we have already collected part of the commission from the employer. If we just go back like this, according to the rules, we have to pay back three times. In this regard, although the trade union cannot afford compensation, the loss is too great, especially in terms of reputation, so we must try. Don't worry, if we are really in danger, we will definitely protect you If you agree, you can let your friends leave first, and we will not stop you, how about it?"
Nian Bing smiled lightly, and said: "Since the president has already made a decision, I have nothing to say. Be careful. As for my friends, you don't have to worry, unless the whole army is wiped out, otherwise, they will be fine."
"Ah——" There was a piercing scream from outside, and the expressions of the four people in the tent changed at the same time. With a flash of light, Carlo and the two deputy heads had already rushed out, and Nian Bing had already pinched his hands. On two magic reels.
"What's going on?" In Carlo's deep voice, torches were lit up in the camp. All the mercenaries became nervous, and drew out their long swords one after another, observing the dark surroundings vigilantly.
Both Long Ling and Feng Nu have already drilled out of the tent. Long Ling's eyes searched the crowd. When she saw Nian Bing, she was obviously relieved and regained her lonely demeanor.
Nian Bing turned his gaze, muttered a few incantations, and fired a burst of flames into the air with his hand. The flames shot out, and immediately illuminated the surrounding surroundings. Because the light came so suddenly, a black shadow in the woods Flashed by like lightning, and fled into the distance. The stamen roared, its huge body broke a small tree, and the two axes that were like wheels were like hands, and they chased after the black shadow as light as a swallow. Gatling had obviously cooperated with the stamen for many years, showing an astonishing tacit understanding, and rushed towards the direction where the black shadow had appeared before, because that was where the initial scream came from.
Nian Bing didn't care about this. After the explosion, he immediately walked to Feng Nu and whispered something in Feng Nu's ear. Feng Nu frowned slightly, but nodded slowly. All of this was seen in Long Ling's eyes, and there was a look of sadness in her lonely eyes.
After a while, both Huarui and Gatlin came back, Huarui's huge ax was stained with blood, and Gatlin brought back a man, that was a mercenary, and there was no trace of life in his body. , his neck was bent strangely, obviously, the broken neck bone was the cause of his death.
The atmosphere of the entire mercenary group has changed, and Gatlin said in a tired and cold voice, "There is no sign of resistance. It should have been a surprise attack. The attack was very ruthless, and he broke his neck. Who can tell me how he would Into the woods?"
A mercenary said in a low voice: "He was going there for convenience. We heard screams as soon as we entered the woods."
Carlo's expression was still calm, his eyes turned to the stamen, and he said, "What did you find there?"
Huarui said: "That's right, it's human. You can judge it from its size. He didn't hit me head-on, and his speed was amazing. I chased him with all my strength and used the Lve Shadow skill to barely catch up with him. Maybe he didn't expect my speed to suddenly increase. , I chopped an ax on the back carelessly. But that person seems to be wearing some kind of armor. His back is very hard, like iron armor, but stronger than iron armor. My ax Although it was in a hurry, but with 60% of the strength, I could only touch his body. After I used Looping Shadow, my speed would be temporarily reduced, and I couldn't catch up. However, I found that the man seemed to have a pair of red eyes It looks a little weird. Thanks to the fireball sent by Nian Bing. Otherwise, we would not be able to capture its figure in the dark."
Nian Bing said: "That person should have been taken aback by my fireball before choosing to flee immediately. From now on, no matter what you do, there must be at least three people together, so that at least we can defend ourselves from the opponent's attack. There is a chance of rescue."
"Be careful." Feng Nu's voice suddenly sounded, and Nian Bing immediately crushed a scroll in his hand without any hesitation. The fourth-order ice wall technique appeared directly around his body, and a strong force came. Nian Bing's body rushed forward subconsciously. The sigh of the ice and snow goddess and the roar of the fire god jumped into his hand at the same time. Mentally lock the opponent's position, the fireball and the ice ball are sent out at the same time, attacking the opponent.
There was a loud bang, and the instantaneous ice and fire had easily shattered the body of a high-ranking soldier. This time, it also exerted a lot of power. An exclamation came from mid-air, and Hua Rui and Gatling had already charged at the same time. Going up, two broad axes and a cold knife went straight to the figure that had previously attacked Nian Bing in the air.
The fiery red light lit up in an instant, scorching air permeated the air, and amidst the loud noise, the upward momentum of the stamen and Gatling was stopped, while the black shadow that struck down bounced high, and the hoarse voice echoed in the air He said, "This time I am just giving you a warning, leave here immediately, otherwise, you will be buried in the sky and become the fertilizer here." The voice disappeared with the figure. Chase has lost Sombra's footprints.
Carlo stood beside Nian Bing with a long sword in his hand, and asked with concern: "Are you okay?"
Nian Bing looked at the pile of ice powder behind him with lingering fear. He really doubted that if it wasn't for Feng Nu's sudden warning, the trigger magic scrolls on his body could save his life. The fourth-order ice wall technique is the strongest defense among all fourth-order magics, but it only blocked the opponent a little bit. Judging from Carlo's actions, it was not the magic that really saved him, but him.
Shaking his head, he said, "I'm fine, thank you, President, for saving me."
Carlo smiled bitterly: "It seems that what you said is very reasonable. I fought against that person just now. It is obvious that his strength is by no means inferior to mine. At present, we have at least two fighters at the level of fighters." Enemy."
Nian Bing sighed and said: "But I understand that this does not shake your determination, does it?"
Carlo nodded firmly, and said: "It has always been my principle to be a man."
Laughter suddenly sounded, and Nian Bing turned to look, only to see Ziqing Meng who was laughing, "You two should change your age. The younger one is cautious like an old man, while the older one is persistent like a young man." .”
Carlo sighed softly, and said: "The guards continue, and the others go back to sleep. What Nian Bing said earlier is my order. Any action requires at least three people together."
Everything returned to calm, and Nian Bing returned to his tent this time. Recalling the impactful blow before, he couldn't help but feel a little scared. Who is the enemy? If it is a race as Feng Nu said, then what kind of race can climb from the bottom up in the mountains, but judging from their ability to speak human language and have a human appearance, they should be talents! Where did other races come from
Taking a deep breath, Nian Bing felt a strong sense of crisis in the sneak attack of the enemy hiding in the dark. As a member of the mercenary group, he was obviously the most vulnerable to being attacked by the opponent. He had to strengthen his vigilance and defense. Otherwise, it would be too worthless if he died inexplicably in this mountain range.
The active and cooperative sneak attack made the entire mercenary group panic. However, there was no change in the second half of the night. When the sun shone on the earth and brought light to the Tiandang Mountain Range, a new day began again. The dead mercenary was turned into ashes in Nian Bing's fire magic, and his mercenary companion took his ashes with him and returned to Ice Moon Empire for burial.
Looking at the rolling hills, Carlo raised his hand and shouted two words firmly, "Go forward."
The blow from last night seemed to have completely disappeared, and he was still full of confidence. But Nian Bing observed that Carlo's hand was always on the hilt of his waist.
The atmosphere on the second day was even more tense than the first day. The mercenaries were always paying attention to those around them, lest someone suddenly jump out of them and break their own necks. No wonder they were so nervous. The tragic death of their companion cast a shadow over the entire mercenary group. Fortunately, Carlo and the two deputy heads were extremely calm, and their subordinates were well-trained and had seen big scenes. Apart from being more cautious, there was no abnormal behavior.
The strange thing is that the enemy who came to warn yesterday did not reappear the next day after the mercenary group entered the mountain. Even the feeling of being watched by Nian Bing has disappeared. Spend peacefully. Even so, after stopping the camp, Carlo still personally inspected each tent, and specifically explained the precautions of the mercenaries in charge of patrolling. The defense throughout the night was led by two deputy heads respectively in the first and second half of the night.
Pat your stomach, the best food is homemade. Nian Bing sat down in the tent contentedly, and the soft cushion brought in the ring of space is definitely the most enjoyable at this time. For the past two days, he has been in charge of all the meals, and every meal time is also a time when the mercenaries can relax completely. Because of this, the mercenaries' affection for Nian Bing continued to increase, and when they were on their way, they all deliberately moved closer to him to prevent another sneak attack. In the past two days, Li De's mana had recovered 70% to 80%, and he was no longer so weak. However, he did not dare to use magic to inquire into the interior of the Tiandang Mountain Range.
"Nian Bing, am I coming in?" Feng Nu's voice came from outside the tent.
The unit-price tent used by the mercenary group is not big, and can only accommodate one person lying flat. Upon hearing Feng Nu's voice, Nian Bing sat up quickly, "Please come in."
The curtain of the tent was raised, and Feng Nu stepped into the tent and sat down, her pink clothes were scattered on her shoulders, setting off her beautiful appearance, she looked so moving. As soon as he thought that he had hugged this perfect demon body, Nian Bing's heart couldn't help but heat up, "Feng Nu, what can I do for you?"
Feng Nu looked a little worried, "Nian Bing, things are not good!"
Nian Bing smiled lightly, and said, "Now you should tell me what that race is." Feng Nu sighed, and said, "I'm sorry, I must not break the agreement of the predecessors. I have come here, I am afraid I can only You can move forward. Others may not be clear about it last night, but I clearly saw the appearance of the person who attacked you. Just as I judged, they are indeed members of that family. Do you know why they didn’t show up again today? No They want to let us go, but they have already saved their murderous intentions. When we really enter the interior of the mountains, it will be the moment they start." Nian Bing frowned slightly, and said: "So, now is the calm before the storm. Tomorrow I'm afraid the road is not easy to walk."
Feng Nu nodded and said, "Exactly."
Nian Bing said: "Unfortunately, I can no longer persuade Chairman Carlo. They will never give up without a result. Take one step at a time. Don't bother you with what I told you last night."
Feng Nu nodded and said: "I can only do my best, after all, the plan cannot keep up with the changes."
Nian Bing suddenly chuckled, and said, "You smell so good! You haven't showered for at least two days, why are you still smelling so good?" Feng Nu was stunned for a moment. Turning to her pretty face, she said, "What time is it? You are still in the mood to joke." Nian Bing smiled and said: "The more nervous we are, the more we need to relax our minds, so that we can face it better, isn't it? ? You haven't answered my question yet."
Feng Nu snorted, and said: "My clansmen and I have the ability to clean our body. Even if we don't take a bath for several months, the clothes will be dirty, but the body will never be. Well, I'll come to you, Ben I didn't intend to make you give up, I just reminded you to be careful, when things can't be done, just run." After she finished speaking, she stood up, gave Nian Bing a blank look, and left the tent. Yi Ren has gone, but the fragrance is still there, Nian Bing took a deep breath, he found. My infatuation with Feng Nu is getting deeper and deeper. From the space bag, he took out the little flute that Feng Nu gave him but never used, and he couldn't help but feel warm. Although the two of them have always maintained the level of friends, Feng Nu's concern for him is completely palpable. arrived.
At this moment, the curtain of the tent was raised suddenly, and a slender figure walked in. Nian Bing thought it was Feng Nu who had gone and turned back. When he looked up, he found Zi Qing Meng with a cold face.
"Miss Zi? Do you have anything to do with me?" Nian Bing asked in surprise.
Ziqing Meng glanced at the body in Nian Bing's hand. I sat down in front of Nian Bing unceremoniously, and said: "I came to you for two things. The first one is for my brother, and the second one is because I will arrive at the treasure location tomorrow." Nian Bing Looking at her with great interest, he said, "What's the specifics?"
Ziqing Mengmeng said: "I can see that the relationship between you and Feng Nu is unusual. This is your private matter. I have no right to interfere, but you should have discovered that since Feng Nu appeared, my brother I can't help but fall in love with her, if Feng Nu is your girlfriend, I hope you can tell my brother officially, so as to save him from daydreaming, I don't want him to be hurt by unrequited love."
Nian Bing smiled slightly, and said: "I'm afraid I can't help you with this favor, not because I don't want to help, but because I don't have the right to help you at all, Feng Nu and I are just friends, how can we treat you as a boyfriend?" What are you talking about?" Zi Qingmeng snorted, and said angrily, "You are just friends? Lie to a ghost, how tightly did you hug her that day, did you think I couldn't see? It's just a friend who can let you be frivolous? It's just a friend Can you* sleep on her shoulder?" Nian Bing's heart moved slightly, what Zi Qingmeng said was the truth, thinking of the scene that day, frankly speaking, he was also a little surprised, he didn't expect Feng Nu to be so conniving to him, could it be that Feng Do women really feel that way about themselves? "Miss Zi, let's put this matter aside for the time being. We will arrive at the treasure location tomorrow. Unknown dangers are waiting for us. That's all right. If everyone comes back safely, I will discuss it with Feng Nu. As long as she If you agree to keep acting with me, I will definitely cooperate, how about it?"
Zi Qingmeng pondered for a while, and asked in a strange voice: "You and Feng Nu are really not boyfriend and girlfriend? Where is the female magician? Isn't Dao?"
Nian Bing said impatiently: "You seem to want everyone to be my girlfriend? Then you might as well be my girlfriend too. To tell you the truth, I am single now, and I will be the same for a long time in the future I'm single, I only have friends, I don't have a girlfriend, I hope you don't get entangled in this issue in the future, now, you can talk about the second thing." Ziqing Meng's pretty face blushed inexplicably, and she lowered her head and said: "I'm sorry , I am busy."
Nian Bing was taken aback, it was the first time he saw Zi Qingmeng showing such an expression, all the girls apologized, and his tone suddenly softened, "It's okay, I just did it because everyone misunderstood my personal problems. Excited." Ziqing Meng looked up at Nian Bing, and said: "What happened last night gave me an ominous premonition, Feng Nu is so strong and loyal to protect herself, but my brother and I are not necessarily, you I also know that I am only the strength of a sword master. If I encounter such a sneak attack, I am afraid... So, once you encounter an enemy, can you use magic to take care of me and my brother." Seeing Nian Bing's surprised eyes, she hurried Explained: "We are not afraid of death, and my brother doesn't know that I am looking for you, but my brother and I are the heirs of Lanmeng College, and my father only has us as a pair of children. So no matter when, we have to use our own Life is the most important thing. That's why I came to you, will you help us?"
Nian Bing said seriously: "Miss Zi, although we haven't known each other for a long time, we are at least friends. You don't have to worry about this, I don't mind protecting my friends on the premise of my own case."
Ziqing Meng smiled, and Nian Bing found out. She looks much better when she smiles than when she looks cold.
"Thank you, Nian Bing." Zi Qingmeng stood up and was about to walk out of the tent.
"Miss Zi, don't you think my answer is too much?" Nian Bing asked curiously.
Ziqing Meng shook her head with her back to him, and said: "No, of course not. At least this proves that you are not a hypocrite. If you are in danger yourself, how can you protect us? Thank you for your promise." Finished. She lifts the curtain and walks away. "It turns out that she is so sensible. It seems that no one should be underestimated. I hope I can take them out of here alive." Nian Bing murmured to himself.
"Nian Bing, can I come in?" A soft voice came from outside.
Nian Bing groaned in his heart, how come one came after another, and they were all miserable. This made people in the mercenary regiment see it, and I don't know what they would think, but this last one was the one he couldn't refuse. To be precise, he even looked forward to her arrival, "Linger, Come on in. It's cold outside."
The curtain was raised, and Long Ling, who had never spoken to Nian Bing except when they met, walked in. She didn't wear her thick fur coat, and the ice magic robe looked very thin on her. That pale pretty face. It looks pitiful.
Long Ling sat down opposite Nian Bing, with a faint smile on her pretty face, "Nian Bing, you will be okay after a few months away?" Her expression looked relaxed, but the sadness deep in her eyes was Nothing has changed.
"Ling'er, I'm fine, how about you?" After asking this sentence, Nian Bing almost slapped himself. Can Long Ling's appearance be able to say a good word
Unexpectedly, Long Ling nodded affirmatively, and said: "I'm fine! Do you know? Since you left, I used the method you taught me to exercise my mental strength, and soon entered the realm of greatness. .If I had more time to practice, I think I would become a mage even earlier than you."
Nian Bing lowered his head and said, "Then I will congratulate you first."
Long Ling smiled lightly and said: "There is nothing to congratulate, you are much better than me in terms of talent. Oh, yes, I haven't congratulated you yet, when will you marry that Fengnv girl? If I Still, remember to give me a wedding invitation." Nian Bing said in his heart, "Are you still here? What do you mean? Feng Nu and I are just ordinary friends, just like you and me, don't get me wrong."
"Ordinary friends?" The sad look became more intense, "That's my misunderstanding, but Miss Feng Nu is really beautiful, don't you chase after such a beautiful girl?"
Nian Bing sighed softly, and said: "I remember I told you once that I have no right to love at all now. That is not an excuse, but my truth."
Long Ling smiled and said: "This has nothing to do with me. Oh, yes, Dad asked me to tell you, don't forget to represent the trade union to participate in the competition, and the time will be up in half a year."
Nian Bing nodded and said: "Since I have agreed to everything, I will definitely go there."
Long Ling's eyes became brighter, "Then you must survive this mission. No matter what time you have to put your own life first, this is for you. You can wear it quickly." Then, she took out a piece of clothing from her magic robe. A faint golden red light flickered, it seemed to be a vest, the material looked very thin, like a veil, Nian Bing asked subconsciously: "What is this?"
Long Ling smiled and said: "You also know that our bodies are the most fragile. This vest is what my father asked me to bring to you. Wearing it, even if the opponent is a martial arts master in the realm of martial arts, it can also protect you." Blocking most of the attack power, it is the best defensive animal for magicians. I don’t know how the texture itself is made. Dad tried it before. Even if it is a tenth-level magic, it can’t be destroyed. It has a special effect on the defense of grudges. .I came to you to complete the task my father entrusted to me. Here it is, I have to leave. I may be in danger tomorrow. Be careful yourself.” After finishing speaking, Long Ling stuffed the golden red vest in his hand. To Nian Bing, smiled at him, and then turned away.
The golden-red vest, as if there was nothing in it, was gently unfolded, and a faint fragrance came to the nostrils. Nian Bing didn't think much about it, and all his attention was on the vest, and he threw out a flame spell, against the background of the fire, The vest is shining with a faint luster. This kind of fabric has never been seen by Nian Bing. With a light pull, the extremely elastic vest is stretched a little, and it returns to normal when you let go. No wonder the vest dragon looks small on the surface. Ling said that it was given to him by the president. It is naturally a good thing to have one more life-saving thing. Nian Bing hurriedly took off his clothes and put on the vest next to his body. Sure enough, the vest has excellent elasticity, and when worn against the skin, it seems to be as comfortable as the skin. The breathability makes the body feel no discomfort at all. Nian Bing subconsciously tried it on the body with the flame technique, and there was no burning sensation. I feel that there are no traces on the vest, and it is indeed a very good treasure.
The fragrance that appeared earlier became stronger after wearing the vest. While stroking the soft vest, Nian Bing suddenly shook his whole body, his brain felt as if he had been shocked by an electric shock, and his whole body became completely sluggish.
He pulled up a corner of the vest and sniffed it carefully at his nose. His body trembled slightly. What was the vest given to him by his master? Why was he afraid of being in danger? It was impossible for Long Zhi to guess that Linger would meet him. What's more, what are people like, Ling'er is also a magician, with such a good magic weapon, as a father, he should naturally give it to his daughter. This fragrance is so familiar, it is clearly Linger's body fragrance! Apparently, the vest was originally worn on her body. Long Zhi gave her the protective treasure, but she gave it to herself, before she faced the crisis tomorrow. If she still can't understand this kind of affection, this silent affection, then she is the biggest fool in the world. Ling'er, you are really stupid, why are you being so nice to me, I don't deserve you! Linger, I'm sorry, I have failed you too much.