Chapter 483 - Alien (1/2)

Hao Xuan recalled his mask and took in a deep breath of the fresh mountain air when the sound of footsteps came from behind him.

”Woah woah, you have to stay close okay? No wandering off!” Hao Xuan pulled Salome back just as he was about to go chasing after a small animal.

”But I want to play with the 'tiho',” he pouted while pointing towards the animal.

It had long ears, wide eyes, and a furry tail. From a first glance, it looked very much like a squirrel but its fur was different colors of the rainbow and it was much smaller, almost the same size as a mouse. Hao Xuan didn't even have to inspect it to know it was highly poisonous.

”No! No touching of any animal alright? I'll buy you something delicious when we get to the city,” Hao Xuan shook his head sternly.

He reached out over his head and pulled off Fortis, ”Stay with him. Protect him until I can find a place for him,” Hao Xuan said in a low voice but Fortis crossed his tentacles and looked away, not even wanting to meet his gaze.

*Sigh*

”Ok I promise this time, I'll buy you whatever you want if you listen to me. Or do you want me to ask Zhurong to do it? You know he will do it for half the food~” Hao Xuan said in a teasing tone which quickly got Fortis's attention.

”NO! Fortis protect! No call Zhurong!” he suddenly shouted, making Hao Xuan smile inwardly.

But he kept a neutral expression and shook one of Fortis's tentacles, ”Deal.”

Fortis jumped on Salome's head and became invisible as usual.

”Stay close,” Hao Xuan reminded them and continued towards the city.

The Heran had stopped a few kilometers away from the city behind a nearby mountain so as not to startle the natives.

Before leaving Hao Xuan traded a pouch full of the local currency of the planet for a few spirit stones from one of the four guards that had been here since the beginning.

His name was Hanul and he seemed to be from a relatively normal background seeing as he looked quite shabby as compared to the other guards. He was of course more than happy to make the trade.

A few minutes of walking later, Hao Xuan and company came out of the forest and into a wide-open area.

”Woah...” Hao Xuan couldn't help but mumble because it looked like he had stepped back in time.

There were different types of crops growing in wide-open fields in front of him, surrounding a castle-like structure in the distance.

Three wide roads lead towards the castle from different directions. Hao Xuan could see numerous people hurrying along the roads to and from the castle.

Huge wooden carts filled with different materials were being pulled by different beasts. The most common beast was one that looked like an elk with a hump like a camel's. It was 2-3 meters tall and just as long.

”Guess this is the place eh?” Hao Xuan mumbled while grabbing hold of Salome's collar just as he was about to walk in the opposite direction.

He flicked Salome on the forehead as lightly as he could but it still left a red mark and his eyes started watering.

”What did I say about wandering off? Stay close!” Hao Xuan ignored his puppy-dog eyes and scolded him like an elder.