Chapter 13 An unexpected encounter with Vina? Now we're sure to find the Body Sect!
The night breeze was cool, and the campfire flickered.
The grilled fish in Liu Yuan's hand emitted an enticing aroma, but he had no appetite for it at the moment.
Dark red light flickered within his double pupils, and his soul power surged within him, ready to unleash a thunderous strike at any moment.
In this perilous Starry Forest, any slight movement could mean deadly danger.
"No! Don't do it! Young man, don't get agitated!"
Just as Liu Yuan was about to activate "Laser Eyes," a hurried and rough voice came from behind the bushes.
Immediately afterwards, the bushes were pushed aside, and the group of people emerged looking somewhat disheveled.
Liu Yuan did not disperse the soul power in his eyes, but instead coldly sized up the group of uninvited guests.
This is a team of seven.
Five of the men were dressed in matching leather armor, well-equipped, and covered in obvious signs of blood and travel, clearly mercenaries or professional soul-hunting teams who had spent years on the front lines.
Surrounded and protected by these five people like stars around the moon were two young girls.
The two girls looked to be quite young, around thirteen or fourteen years old.
The woman on the left is wearing a pale yellow dress. She has a beautiful and gentle appearance and a noble and elegant temperament, just like an orchid blooming in a secluded valley.
The one on the right is dressed in a tight-fitting outfit. Although she looks a bit aloof, there is a heroic air about her between her brows.
Although their clothes were somewhat disheveled and even stained with mud, their innate nobility was undeniable.
"Is this... a mercenary group escorting a noble lady to hunt souls?"
Liu Yuan made a judgment in an instant.
This configuration is not uncommon in the Douluo Continent. Many wealthy young men or nobles who want to obtain spirit rings often spend a lot of money to hire powerful spirit hunting teams to assist them.
Although the other party seemed to have no hostile intentions, Liu Yuan remained vigilant and asked calmly, "Gentlemen, is there anything I can help you with?"
The middle-aged man who was leading the group took two steps forward, raised his hands to indicate that he had no weapons, and put on a friendly smile: "Young man, I'm really sorry to bother you."
"We are the 'Iron-Blooded Mercenary Group', and I am the leader, Tie Feng."
He pointed to the two girls behind him and explained, "We are here to escort these two... ladies into the depths of the forest to obtain their soul rings."
"Although the mission was completed, we encountered some troubles that delayed our journey, and we lost all our rations in the battle."
At this point, Tie Feng rubbed his hands together somewhat sheepishly, his eyes fixed on the grilled fish in Liu Yuan's hand, and swallowed hard: "I just passed by and smelled the aroma of this grilled fish; it was so tempting..."
"Everyone's starving. So we were wondering if you could spare some for us, young man? We're willing to pay for it; you can name your price!"
"So they were begging for food."
Upon hearing this, the red light in Liu Yuan's eyes gradually faded, and the oppressive feeling that made his heart palpitate also disappeared.
He glanced at the group and saw that they all looked pale and sickly, especially the two delicate-looking girls. Although they tried to keep quiet, their eyes kept drifting towards the grilled fish.
"No need for money."
Liu Yuan pointed to several other grilled fish stuck in the ground next to him and said casually, "There are plenty of fish in this river. I just happened to catch quite a few. It's fate that we met. Here, have some to eat."
Anyway, these few fish were just something he did casually. If it could create a good connection, that would be nice.
"Thank you so much, young man! You're a truly straightforward person!"
Tie Feng was overjoyed and quickly expressed his gratitude.
The mercenaries behind him also breathed a sigh of relief and cast grateful glances their way.
Soon, everyone sat around the campfire and shared the grilled fish.
Liu Yuan did not actively approach them, but remained seated in his original spot, quietly observing the group while munching on his fish.
He discovered that the relationships among this group were not as simple as they appeared on the surface.
Although the group leader named Tie Feng appeared to be the team leader, his attitude towards the two girls was excessively respectful.
Even when dividing the fish, the two fattest and best-roasted parts were respectfully handed to the two young girls first, and only after confirming that they had started eating did the others dare to take a bite.
"If it were an ordinary employer, even a nobleman, there would be no need to be this humble, would there?"
Liu Yuan pondered to himself.
"More like... a servant treating his master?"
However, Liu Yuan is not the kind of person who is overly curious.
Everyone has their own secrets, and since the other party meant no harm, he couldn't be bothered to investigate.
The meal went fairly well.
The two girls seemed to be well-mannered, as they ate very politely.
During this time, the girl in the yellow dress smiled and nodded to Liu Yuan, saying thank you in a soft and pleasant voice.
After eating and drinking their fill, everyone's complexions became much rosier.
Tie Feng arranged for two mercenaries to take turns on night watch, while the others took the opportunity to rest.
The two girls were placed in the warmest spot closest to the fire, and some mercenaries even laid out their own thick clothes on the ground as cushions for them.
Liu Yuan also leaned against a big tree, closed his eyes, seemingly resting, but in reality, he used a sliver of his mental energy to keep watch over his surroundings.
Time passed by second by second, and before we knew it, it was midnight.
The temperature in the forest plummeted, and the campfire dimmed considerably, leaving only glowing embers radiating residual heat.
Although the two mercenaries on night duty were trying to stay alert, they were also quite tired from several days of running around, and their eyelids were drooping uncontrollably.
Just then.
"Squeak—squeak—"
A very faint sound came from the tree canopy above, like the sound of wind rustling through leaves, or the chirping of some kind of insect.
The mercenaries didn't pay any attention.
But Liu Yuan, who had been resting with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them at that moment!
With his double pupils activated, the dark night instantly became crystal clear in his eyes, as if it were daytime.
Dozens of meters above their heads, a dozen dark figures were silently circling among the treetops. Then, they suddenly folded their wings and swooped down like black lightning!
Those are... Bloodthirsty Demon Bats!
Although they only have a cultivation level of a few decades or a few hundred years, these soul beasts are best at ambushing, and their teeth have a highly toxic paralyzing effect. Once bitten, the consequences are unimaginable.
"Watch out! Enemy attack!"
Liu Yuan shouted, and before he could even get up, his eyes blazed with red light.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Two crimson, high-temperature rays shot out from his eyes instantly, striking the two demonic bats that were charging at him first with perfect accuracy.
"Pfft!"
Before they could even scream, the two demonic bats were instantly pierced through the head by the high-temperature rays, turning into two charred lumps that fell to the ground.
Although Liu Yuan's warning was timely, the speed of the swarm of demonic bats was simply too fast. In addition, they were swooping down from directly above, and it was the dead of night, which was a nightmare for the mercenaries with limited vision.
"ah!"
A scream rang out.
One of the mercenaries on night duty reacted a beat too slow. Although he swung his knife at the shadowy figure, he was still bitten hard on the shoulder by a demonic bat.
"You beast! Get out of here!"
Tie Feng instantly woke up. As a Soul Master, he reacted extremely quickly, his Martial Soul instantly possessing him, and he blasted the demonic bat away with a punch.
But the bitten mercenary's face turned deathly pale instantly, and the blood flowing from the wound turned an eerie purplish-black color. He swayed and fell to the ground.
"Everyone form a circle! Protect the young lady!"
Tie Feng roared, and the remaining mercenaries quickly formed a battle formation, protecting the two girls in the middle. Various soul skills lit up as they fought against the swarm of swooping demonic bats.
However, these demonic bats were numerous and extremely agile; if they missed their target, they would immediately retreat, appearing and disappearing unpredictably in the darkness.
The mercenaries, hesitant to act for fear of harming the enemy, found themselves in a fierce battle.
Several more managed to slip through the mercenaries' defenses, using their petite figures to rush straight towards the two pale-faced girls!
At this critical moment.
"Buzz—"
A strange buzzing sound rang out.
Not far away, Liu Yuan pressed down with one hand, his eyes seemingly burning with two blazing suns.
boom!
Two crimson beams of light swept out, like two giant flaming swords, instantly slicing through the darkness.
The demonic bats that swarmed towards the girl were like flies hitting an impenetrable wall; they vaporized the moment they touched the beam of light, leaving not even a trace!
Immediately afterwards, the beam of light in Liu Yuan's eyes did not stop, but slightly shifted, sweeping across the area where the demonic bats were densely packed.
Puff puff puff puff!
Like mowing grass, another seven or eight demonic bats were instantly killed.
The remaining demon bats seemed to sense the terror of this human, letting out a piercing scream, flapping their wings in terror as they fled into the depths of the night sky, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye.
The crisis is over.
Everyone stared in disbelief at the boy who was slowly withdrawing his soul power.
The terrifying attack power that erupted just now was truly terrifying!
Furthermore, looking at the spirit rings under his feet, there are only two, which means that he is only a Great Spirit Master.
This is a bit outrageous...
Ignoring the stares of the crowd, Liu Yuan strode over to the poisoned mercenary who had collapsed.
"let me see."
He crouched down and examined the wound. "The poisoning isn't severe; it can still be treated."
As he spoke, he extended his right hand, placed his palm on the wound, and his second soul ring lit up.
"Immortal Body - Healing!"
This is a special use of Liu Yuan's second soul skill. As long as he has enough mental energy, he can also heal the opponent's injuries if they are not too severe.
So soon, a soft green light emerged from his eyes, and the mercenary's originally blackened wounds began to heal at a speed visible to the naked eye, and the poison gas on his face gradually dissipated.
A moment later, Liu Yuan withdrew his mental energy: "Alright, the toxins have been forced out. I'll be fine after a couple of days of rest."
"This...this is a healing-type soul skill?!"
Tie Feng was completely dumbfounded.
That terrifying ray was clearly an offensive or control-type ability, so how did it suddenly become a healing ability?
What type of Soul Master is this?
"Thank you so much for saving my life, young brother!" Tie Feng was now completely in awe of Liu Yuan.
At this moment, the two girls who had been in a state of shock finally came to their senses.
They exchanged a glance, straightened their appearance, and then slowly walked up to Liu Yuan.
They hadn't known Liu Yuan before because they met by chance, and they didn't think they would have much interaction.
But now that Liu Yuan has saved them, it would be unreasonable for them not to reveal their names.
So the girl in the yellow dress bowed slightly, performing a standard aristocratic etiquette, her eyes filled with gratitude and curiosity:
"Thank you so much for saving us, young master. Without you, we would probably be in trouble tonight..."
"It was nothing," Liu Yuan waved his hand casually. "Besides, you ate my grilled fish, so it can be considered that you have a connection with me."
Hearing this somewhat humorous reply, the girl in the yellow dress couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle.
"Regardless, we will remember your kindness, young master." She raised her head and looked at Liu Yuan earnestly. "May I ask your name, young master?"
"Liu Yuan".
"So it's Young Master Liu." The girl in the yellow dress nodded and said softly, "My name is Vina."
As she spoke, she pointed to the spirited young woman beside her: "This is my good friend, Mu Xue."
"Vina...Muxue?"
Upon hearing these two names, Liu Yuan, who had been calm, suddenly narrowed his eyes.
He subconsciously took another look at the two girls in front of him.
Vina...the princess of the Heavenly Soul Empire?
Mu Xue...the princess's guard?
It was them?
If it really is them...
Liu Yuan was overjoyed, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly.
Then finding the Body Sect will be easy!
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