1679 Cannon Fodder Squad (1/2)
Edited by Aelryinth
The Foehn Hunter Squad traveled along the shore of the lake to the west. They had been allocated four search points. The first area they were heading to was likely where the Great Salamander Demons were, an island covered by primitive plants. The plants had almost grown down into the lake.
Thousand Islands Lake was extremely large. The Salamander Demons would hide under the plants to conceal their presence. Without them, someone would have noticed abnormalities after so many Hunters came to the Thousand Islands Lake to earn a quick fortune.
The information exchanged between Hunters was extremely quick. If someone had found the Great Salamander Demons, the Hunter Union would already have records. As such, the Foehn Hunter Squad believed the four areas were most likely where the Great Salamander Demons were hiding, based on their experience and analysis of the Salamander Demons' behavior!
”Speaking of which, did you notice that the number of Lizard Demons has decreased? The Lizard Demons were crawling all over the place like bugs in the swamps before, but we didn't have any trouble crossing the swamp to catch a youngling of the Lizard Demons last time. It should have taken us more than a few days to complete the quest,” Xie Hao suddenly spoke up.
”Yeah, it feels weird to me, too. The Lizard Demons should be quite active during this season,” Zhong Li nodded in agreement.
”There isn't any trace of the Salamander Demons on this island!” Big Nose called out.
”Let's head to the next area, then,” Gu Ying said.
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At the Cloud-Shaped Island, Lu Zhuo and Li Yumei were leading the team. Two members of the Cangjin Hunter Group were with them. Every member of the Cangjin Hunter Group liked to wear their trademark headscarf.
”Darling, do you think that guy is really a Seven Star Hunter Master?” Li Yumei whispered to Lu Zhuo.
”He definitely is, there's no way you can fake that!” Lu Zhuo glanced at Li Yumei.
For some reason, Lu Zhuo did not feel comfortable when Li Yumei was around, especially when he saw her shamelessly pour tea for the teams. He felt embarrassed, even though he had been the one to ask her to do it.
”But how is that possible? You are only a Three Star Hunter Master, when you're already so capable. How is he four stars higher than you? Does he have a formidable background?” Li Yumei said.
Li Yumei's words made Lu Zhuo feel uneasy.
Lu Zhuo did find it hard to believe. The guy clearly looked a few years younger than him. How did he even complete the S-Ranked Quest of the Drowning Curse?
”Did you forget about his partner? His partner was the one that figured out the reason why the Salamander Demons' numbers are so overwhelming...” Lu Zhuo said.
”He should have some tricks up his sleeves, but he won't be too much stronger than me. I'm curious about how his partner helped him to become a Seven Star Hunter Master at such a young age. If I had an old senior like that to guide me, there's no way I'd be just a Three Star Hunter Master now,” Lu Zhuo harrumphed coldly.
”I told you, no one is more impressive than my darling among the Hunters. Humph, that guy was acting so full of himself, yet he was only relying on his partner!” Li Yumei felt a lot better, and soon recovered her usual proud demeanor.
”You should only say those things in front of me. You better watch your mouth when he's around. Either way, his rank is still higher than ours. We can probably get some benefits from him,” Lu Zhuo said.
”Of course… but that b**ch Gu Ying dared to complain to him about me. Such a pity, I almost became their leader. I would have played them to death!” Li Yumei sniffed.
”You better behave yourself. His partner is already displeased after you tried to fool them with a youngling of the Lizard Demons that you bought, and you offended him again today. Just mind your manners and do what a freeloader should for the Contribution Points. Are you worried that you won't have a chance to get back at her after you become a Hunter Master?” Lu Zhuo said.