1721 The Grand Ceremony of the Wind Beasts, Part One (1/2)

Versatile Mage Chaos 41250K 2022-07-23

Edited by Aelryinth

Jiang Shaoxu was not an outsider. Mo Fan promptly told her about their plan to exterminate the Giant Purple Linden.

”I never thought that thing was such an evil demon!” Jiang Shaoxu was shocked. She had tried to climb the Giant Purple Linden, too. She had assumed the sacred-looking tree was a safer option, yet it was just a disguise the demon was wearing!

”Naturally, the beautiful things are usually more dangerous,” Mo Fan said.

”That's true, it's the same with our society. The prettier women are deadlier, like me! Many men are terrified of me!” Jiang Shaoxu burst out laughing.

”...Miss, do you know that you are no different from a little ape that has fallen into a latrine pit?” Mo Fan was left speechless by Jiang Shaoxu's narcissism.

”I will be back to my gorgeous self after taking a shower… Huh, who's the little beauty behind you?” Jiang Shaoxu suddenly noticed Apas.

For some reason, Jiang Shaoxu felt uneasy describing herself as gorgeous around the little beauty.

”Miss Jiang, you should leave with us. The great commander is still awaiting your return,” Li Dexin said respectfully.

”Li Dexin, what do you mean by that!?” Zhao Manyan snapped.

”What do I mean? I never gave you my promise. I do not want to stay here a second more!” Li Dexin answered coldly.

”General Li, isn't that inappropriate? They risked their lives to save us!” The tanned soldier almost burst into tears. He had already given Mo Fan his promise, yet his superior did not agree. He was extremely troubled!

”You can go back if you want. I'm going to the Ashwood Wind Layer with Mo Fan,” Jiang Shaoxu said.

”Please don't make things difficult for us!” Li Dexin said hurriedly.

”I'm not making things difficult for you. You did come and save my life. Mission accomplished. It's my choice to bring doom upon myself. It has nothing to do with the Violet Imperial Battalion. You should go, stop being a nuisance around here!” Jiang Shaoxu was as unrestrained as usual.

She had spent so much time exploring the winged beasts' paradise because she was trying to climb higher and find traces of the Totem Beast. Even though the Violet Imperial Battalion had come, she had never planned to go back with them!

”It's true that we have done our job, but if the great commander learns we didn't bring you back in one piece, he's going to skin us alive. Miss Jiang, please come back with us. This place is too dangerous!” Li Dexin said urgently.

Li Dexin had been acting disdainfully since he first set foot into the Qinling Mountains, like a noble dragon entering a desolate valley. However, he had completely lost his proud demeanor. The many winged beasts were driving him crazy!

”It's fine. I'll explain it to him in person, if I'm able to make it back alive,” Jiang Shaoxu said.

He glared at Mo Fan. He was highly suspicious of Mo Fan, thinking he had put Jiang Shaoxu under a spell that had convinced her to follow them to the Ashwood Wind Layer recklessly.

How ridiculous! The Vine Canopy Layer of Mount Baiba was already so terrifying, despite being the lowest level. If they reached the next layer, not only did they have to face more powerful winged beasts, they would be constantly tortured by the Wind of Sorrow, too!

Li Dexin wanted to advise against it, but Jiang Shaoxu raised her hand and said impatiently, ”That's enough, I've never seen such a garrulous soldier before. Off you go, I'll be fine staying with Mo Fan.”

Mo Fan nodded with a smile, ”Yeah, we'll protect her. You guys didn't really do much apart from bringing us trouble along the journey. Just go back the way you came. The Qinling Mountains aren't suitable for young soldiers like you.”

”Humph, what are you trying to say?! Are you humiliating the Violet Imperial Battalion!?” Li Dexin was enraged.

”I'm just speaking the truth. Just leave, we have a real business to attend to, later… oh, be careful not to stumble into any trouble again on your way back. We won't be able to lend you a hand again after we reach the next layer,” Mo Fan added.

”Enough with your nonsense! Miss Jiang, we were told to keep you safe. We didn't just come to accomplish our mission half-heartedly. We won't leave before escorting you safely back to the Violet Imperial Battalion's camp!” Li Dexin said sternly.

”Then stop talking and follow me,” Jiang Shaoxu said.

”We are just worried about...”

”Worried about what? It's just the Ashwood Wind Layer, so what if we are trespassing? Not only am I going to climb to the Ashwood Wind Layer, I'll make it to the highest point and witness the legendary Sacred Waterfall with my own eyes!” Jiang Shaoxu said proudly.

”...” Li Dexin did not dare to say a word further.

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Things were a lot simpler after Jiang Shaoxu convinced the stubborn Li Dexin with just a few sentences.

”By the way, why isn't Zhang Xiaohou back yet?” Zhao Manyan blurted out after a thought suddenly crossed his mind.