Chapter 20 (1/2)

Translator: Atlas Studios  Editor: Atlas Studios

The newly recruited soldiers were clearly much more vigorous.

The soldiers who were scouting ahead looked around. Sometimes, they would drop nimbly to the ground, sometimes, they would trot quickly along the shadows.

As long as there was anything abnormal ahead, they were able to discover it immediately and report it to Wang Jue.

During this period, Wang Jue didn’t rest either.

Along the way, following the hints from the strategy guide, it was as if he was scavenging.

Digging in the east and taking a look in the west.

He really did manage to get some things.

Most of them were crystals, ores, and the like.

Altogether, they were valued at around 800 gold coins.

With this ability alone, Wang Jue could totally rely on picking up money to become rich.

Apart from that, he also opened two more treasure chests following the guide’s hints. However, other than one of the Imperial Chef Skill Book, the remaining items were not too valuable.

Although he now had meat for every meal these days, Wang Jue felt that his sense of taste was deteriorating without the use of seasoning.

Imperial chef. From the name, it was obvious that the food was meant for royalty. They must be very delicious.

He would have Santou learn it later. He was the most enthusiastic when it came to eating and roasting meat. In comparison, he was also very willing to be a chef.

As for the resources, they were better than nothing.

They walked and stopped throughout their journey like this.

Two hours later, Carl came to Wang Jue on his horse.

“Anything unusual, Carl?”

Carl bowed and said, “My Lord, we’ll arrive at the bandits’ campsite after another seven to eight kilometers. We have to be careful while moving forward from now.”

“Come on, let’s keep going. You’ll continue to be in charge of scouting ahead. Hidden Shadow is concealing well. Take it with you to finish off the scouts on the way.”

Wang Jue’s goal was clear.

He would have Carl and Hidden Shadow go ahead and finish off the scouts first before they quietly approached the camp.

When the time came, he would quickly attack and capture those bandits.

With that said, the alpha wolf, Hidden Shadow leaped up and turned into a shadow in midair, before crawling into Carl’s shadow.

Even Carl had become more integrated into the shadows, making it difficult to notice him.

[System notification: Carl killed a bandit, EXP +200.]

Indeed, the closer they got to their destination, the more scouts there were.

Along the way, Carl and Hidden Shadow worked together and took care of four to five scouts who were responsible for keeping watch.

Now that Carl’s strength had greatly improved, everything was fine along the way.

About half an hour later, Wang Jue and company arrived near the campsite.

It was a very simple camp. About eight grayish-white canvas tents, and a few sails nailed to wooden frames with nails made up this unsophisticated camp.

Separated by the forest, Wang Jue saw a dozen people in ragged clothes by the bonfire, roasting meat and drinking wine.

Everyone was armed with swords.

“These bandits are quite well-armed.”

Wang Jue couldn’t help but curse silently as he focused his gaze.

[Fallen Bandit]

[Level: LV 6]

[Health Points: 360]

[Damage: 41]

A golden hint.

[A bunch of evil roving bandits who can only survive in the lawless wilderness. The greatest significance of their existence is to create pain.]

“No wonder Carl was fooled here previously. A group of ordinary bandits actually had such capabilities.”

“Hidden Shadow, finish them off.”

Upon hearing his master’s order, Hidden Shadow turned into a shadow.

He leaped into the bandit group.

Before the bandits could react, they only saw a black shadow flashing over.

Then a streak of blood appeared on the neck of the nearest bandit. Before he realized what was going on, his head was already separated from his body and he died.

“Go, exterminate them.”

“Yes, my Lord!”