194 Avoiding a Group Fight
Second Awakening, and it was the second Awakening in battle. Who knew how many Awakening Stones he had saved?
“Fang Ping, I’m very grateful for your protection. I heard from Ya Bo and the others that if not for your Armor Forbidden Spell and the timely order to save me, I might have died. These ten pieces of silver…”
“No need, no need.” Fang Ping quickly pushed his hand back.
“It’s my job.”
He only took two silver coins from him.
“Thank you. If you need any help in the future, just let me know. I’ll definitely help you.”
“Okay.”
After putting the money into his pocket, Fang Ping actually wanted to ask Gran what his newly awakened characteristics were. However, it was an unspoken rule not to ask about characteristics, so Fang Ping could not ask.
It was only the second awakening. If he had to say it, it would be the fourth awakening.
He was still weak.
He followed the team forward and accumulated energy.
…
Time went back to last night.
Aoba wore a black robe and walked through the narrow street.
The Poet’s Bar was very remote and required a long detour.
Standing at the entrance of the bar, this dark blue signboard bar was a little dark and dilapidated. It took a long time for someone to enter and leave.
“Sir Aoba, I’ve been waiting for you for a long time. This way, please.”
Suddenly, someone came to his side. It was the hoarse male voice from the morning. Aoba seemed to see those eyes staring at him through the black robe.
“How did you recognize me?”
“Hehehe, your temperament is extraordinary. Even though you’re wearing a black robe, you have a different aura… temperament, hehehe.”
“Let’s go.”
“Yes, sir. This way, please.”
He saluted, then led the way.
The wooden door of the bar creaked.
He pushed open the door and bowed again. Aoba followed him in.
There were only a few weak lights in the bar. There was a dilapidated bar counter and a few small round tables. Sitting there were customers in black robes.
Creak…
The door slowly closed behind him.
“What would you like to drink, sir?”
Aoba followed him and sat at the bar counter. He shook his head and said, “I’m not drinking. What business were you talking about earlier today?”
“Hehe, let’s have a drink. The Bloody Mary in this bar is worth a try.”
As he spoke, the bartender placed a glass of wine in front of Aoba.
The slender crystal cup was crystal clear. Dark red liquid swayed inside, reflecting an alluring red light.
Aoba turned around and looked at the person behind him.
“You’re taking this out just like that?”
“Hehehe, it’s just a glass of wine.”
Aoba picked up the crystal cup and took a sip before shaking his head.
“Tsk tsk, the taste is wrong.”
“Hehehe, you really know your stuff. This is just a glass of wine.”
Aoba put down the cup. “So, are you testing me? I don’t feel your sincerity.”
“Hehehe, it’s a big business after all. Of course, I have to be more cautious. Speaking of which, we’re actually acquaintances. Your parents are also my old companions.”
The face under Aoba’s hood could not be seen.
Voices surrounded her ears.
“Traitor!”
“They’re traitors, and so are you!”
“If you betray Humans, your entire family will die. If they die, you will die too. Your entire family will die together!”
Through the blood-colored liquid, Aoba could vaguely see the little girl sitting on the ground.
The red crystal cup looked very much like the fire that night.
…
With the Vatican joining them, they would feel much more at ease when they walked.
Princess Sif also came out of the carriage and walked in front of the team, chatting with William and White Snow.
Fang Ping carried the Ice Mountain Demonic Rat. Qing Niao helped him deal with it. Fang Ping was waiting to roast it at noon.
After all, life was too boring. Other than cultivating, there was basically nothing to do.
In the beginning, he was not used to living without a phone, computer, or television network. As time passed, he really missed it.
...
It was not until noon that grass appeared on the ground again. The fire last night had burned here.
There were some small bushes around. Most importantly, he saw a stream that formed a pool.
A huge battle erupted around the pool. The guards of Machete City killed an Epic-rank wolf-type Magical Beast. Its body was densely covered in arrows, and blood flowed into the small pool, dyeing most of the pool red.
There should be more food available tonight.
This was the only water source in the nearby vast area. He rested here at noon and waited for the Rabbit-man Hunter to kill many Magical Beasts.
The soldiers would also deliberately let go of some Normal-level and Excellent-level Magical Beasts and let Fang Ping’s team deal with them.
Fang Ping’s team would also divide their targets to avoid group fights.
As for how much of a training effect it could have, it was hard to say.
This was also the reason why Teacher Elsa had deliberately kept Fang Ping’s team away from the Lord’s Guards along the way.
Fang Ping could not be bothered to hunt Magical Beasts with them. He washed the Ice Mountain Demonic Rat by the stream and filled a leather bag with water.
Every day, he would roast meat. Today, he would cook soup for a change of taste.
...
“I want to eat too.”
Xiang Yu sat beside Fang Ping and looked at the broth in his leather bag.
Fang Ping roasted this first, then turned it into small pieces, blanched it, and boiled it.
Although there was no ginger to remove the gamey smell, and there were no various seasonings, Fang Ping only added salt. However, under the influence of energy, the Magical Beast meat generally tasted good.
Perhaps it was because the energy tasted good?
“They’ve killed so many. Go and ask them for one.”
“I’m lazy.”
Fang Ping glanced at Xiang Yu.
“Ten copper coins for a piece of meat. If you want to eat it, pay.”
“I have money. Give me a bowl.”
“A copper horn.”
“You’re too expensive! There aren’t even ten pieces of meat here?”
“Doesn’t the soup cost money? Does the salt cost money?”
“I want to eat first. If it’s not delicious, I won’t even give you a copper coin… Ah! It smells so good!”
Fang Ping took a sip as well. The taste was indeed not bad when paired with the yellow melon pancake. He took a bite of the pancake, ate a piece of meat, and drank a mouthful of soup.
“I heard that you’re very strong and have many characteristics. Are you also an Innate Awakened?”
“I’m very strong?” Fang Ping spat out a bone. “Who said that?”
“So many people, so how many characteristics do you have?”
So in the eyes of others, he was already considered a powerhouse?
The Secondary Image and Charging characteristic were indeed strong.
Moreover, it could be considered a characteristic that became stronger the later stages.
After waiting for a while and seeing that Fang Ping did not answer, he continued, “It’s just that in my eyes, you don’t look like a powerhouse. You’re too lazy. I’ve never seen you train.”
“Hurry up and pay me the money.”
After eating and drinking their fill, they wanted to lie by the river and sleep for a while. Just as they lay down, the team set off again.
Fang Ping conveniently used the measuring stick. His energy was close to 2,000. In five days, he would be able to learn the next skill.
Strength and attack power remained unchanged.
He pinched his thin arms and legs. Logically speaking, after walking for more than a month, he should have become stronger, right?
But there was no change at all.
So why should he be diligent?
As they went down, the terrain became more and more gentle when it was close to evening.
Looking back, he still could not see the entire mountain.
“When I was looking for wild vegetables in front just now, I heard from Princess Sif that this is almost the foot of Snow Frost Mountain. When we leave Snow Frost Mountain, the Forest of Elves is in front.”
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