svetikya Chapter 15 Shrek's Restless Moment! Dugu Yan's Decisive Free Gift?
Chapter 15 Shrek's Restless Moment! Dugu Yan's Decisive Free Gift?
Hell's Killing Arena, the challenge is underway.
Meanwhile, Long Xingyu was completing Lin Feng's mission.
On the other side, in Sunset Forest, the Heavenly Dou Empire had also set up a defensive line, blocking the outer perimeter completely.
The whole process was handled with ease, and similar operations had been conducted many years ago in the more distant Star Dou Great Forest.
However, one was to prevent the overflow of soul beasts, while the other was for an unknown enemy.
To date, the Heavenly Dou faction still has zero information regarding the [Holy Demon Federation].
Therefore, the next step was to carry out infiltration, sending out many small, scattered teams to gather as much information as possible.
However, considering the bigger picture, none of these people are strong, and some are not even Soul Masters. They seem to be more like cannon fodder.
"A reconnaissance mission? The bounty is one hundred gold soul coins?"
"If valuable intelligence is brought back, will the reward be calculated separately?"
"Wow... the highest reward is a soul bone! Sponsored by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?"
"Rongrong's family is incredibly wealthy. No wonder they're one of the top three clans. What do you think, should we give them a try?"
In front of the gates of Tiandou City, a new bounty poster was posted on the bulletin board, featuring Sunset Forest.
The imperial army and the soul masters within the sects are extremely valuable resources, and of course, they are unwilling to waste them.
So, if you don't want to expend your resources but still want to conduct reconnaissance, how should you proceed? The answer is, "Money makes the world go round."
Qian Renxue suggested that the empire issue a bounty order, inviting all kinds of idle soul masters, and even experienced ordinary teams, to explore the Sunset Forest and exchange information for benefits.
The announcement quickly caused a nationwide uproar.
Countless people responded and gathered towards Sunset Forest.
Even many mercenary groups that roamed the Star Dou Great Forest hunting low- to mid-level soul beasts were drawn to participate.
Naturally, the news reached Shrek's ears. He happened to be in town today to do some shopping and saw the details of the mission.
Flander, who was obsessed with money, suddenly had a different idea. Although he was not sure what the Empire wanted to do, the reward was indeed generous!
"Idiot, do you think the royal family is stupid?"
"This kind of mission is definitely not low-risk."
"Moreover, the content is clearly related to the missing Poison Douluo and Bone Douluo. If you want to die, don't drag me down with you."
Yu Xiaogang glanced at it with displeasure, but out of timidity and caution, he was completely uninterested and reminded Flander to be careful.
Beside them, Xiao Wu, equally greedy for money, was eager to try, whispering to Tang San and Oscar, looking like she wanted to take on the mission.
"Forget it, I think the teacher makes a good point."
"Even a Title Douluo has gotten into trouble, is it too risky for us to go?"
"Moreover, those generous rewards are clearly just bait; I guess the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School never intended to give them out."
"If it's just for a few hundred gold soul coins, you might as well go to the Soul Arena and fight a few matches. Alright, let's hurry up and get into the city..."
Tang San shook his head, agreeing with his teacher's opinion.
Xiao Wu pursed her lips upon hearing this, but dared not directly refute it.
Oscar, however, has ulterior motives towards Ning Rongrong, and Bone Douluo is Ning Rongrong's elder.
Unrealistic thoughts surfaced in his mind: if he could get relevant clues, would he be able to win the heart of the beauty?
"What on earth are those idiotic nobles of the Heavenly Dou Empire up to? Should we try to get this message home?"
Dai Mubai was also standing to the side, stroking his chin with one hand in thought. Although he had a conflict with his brother Davis, he was still a prince of the Star Luo Empire.
Seeing that the opposing Heavenly Dou Empire was causing more and more trouble, they began to consider using their connections to try to gain some benefits from it.
Shrek and his group each had their own agendas.
They are still weighing the pros and cons.
Meanwhile, at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, Dugu Yan, having learned of the Empire's mission, had already begun to formulate different plans.
If we're talking about who's most nervous and concerned about the situation right now, besides the royal family and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, it's this girl's turn.
The bloodline of the Azure Serpent has always been thin, and her grandfather, Dugu Bo, is her only relative. How could Dugu Yan not be anxious? Before, she was powerless and had no say in the decision.
But now, the empire has offered a new approach.
So many teams went to Sunset Forest to investigate.
I'll sneak in quietly. I should be fine, right? Can someone be unlucky forever?
It's fine when I don't have any ideas, but once I do, I can't stop myself from doing it.
Even though her boyfriend Yu Tianheng specifically warned her not to do anything foolish, Dugu Yan still wouldn't listen.
Taking advantage of a gap, they quietly slipped out of the Royal Academy, disguised themselves simply, and easily blended into the Sunset Forest.
By the time the Heavenly Dou royal family discovered this, everyone had vanished. Aside from the annoyance that it might be difficult to explain to the Poison Douluo if he had survived, they had no remedial measures.
And so, Dugu Yan went on her own to investigate further.
Compared to others, she was quite familiar with the process.
In the past, I went to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye with my grandfather countless times, and I knew the surrounding environment very well.
He had memorized every detail, from the narrow paths to the hidden caves, and now it came in handy.
"I don't believe Grandpa would die so easily!"
"He must still be alive! Yes! He must still be alive!"
Along the way, Dugu Yan constantly hypnotized herself to strengthen her resolve.
It took most of the day to finally reach the depths of the forest, where there was no one else around.
With his agile movements and mastery of the terrain, he was about to reach his destination.
Just then, Dugu Yan, who was in stealth mode, felt a jolt on her scalp as a torrent of "soul power" suddenly pressed down on her!
"Huh? There's a little mouse that managed to sneak up here?"
The speaker was a clear male voice, though the person was not visible, his imposing presence was suffocating.
Dugu Yan was terrified, realizing that her whereabouts had been discovered, and she was so scared that she almost cried.
As a "fine tradition" of Soul Masters, they still decisively activate their Martial Soul even though they know it's useless.
An ordinary Azure Serpent, similar to the Azure Serpent King, was displayed before the mysterious expert, and soon came a surprised response.
"You are... Dugu Yan?"
The rustling sound of sparse leaves could be heard.
The next second, Dugu Yan was stunned and bewildered.
Long Haochen's handsome figure flew out, clearing away the obstructions, and hovered not far in front of her.
Who is this handsome guy? Why does he know me? He seems to come from the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire. Could he be the murderer who harmed my grandfather?
In an instant, Dugu Yan's mind raced with countless thoughts, but she remained stunned and blank until Long Haochen spoke again.
"Great news! We've been waiting for you for so long!"
"Come with me, your grandfather just happened to be out."
"Hey, what are you standing there for? Hurry up... Are you scared? Don't worry, I mean no harm."
"Although we had some misunderstandings with Senior Dugu before, we are now on the same side..."