Chapter 495

Chapter 495: A Hint of Confusion
Suddenly, Wan Xu talking to Fire Kirin noticed Zhang Mu nearby and randomly asked, “Is this the new recruit this time?”
“Take a look for yourself, should be from your vine tribe, a bit silly but quite humble.”
Fire Kirin patted Zhang Mu on the shoulder, introducing him to Wan Xu, but Wan Xu observed Zhang Mu and didn’t make any comments, seeming to not have much expectation for those who are just entering the Era Battlefield.
“Hey, Wan Xu old ghost, when will you tell the queen to change the one who does the guiding work? I, this old guy, also want to have some action, the current job is too easy, I want to go out and have a battle.”
Fire Kirin suddenly looked at Wan Xu and said, “You are a fourth-rank, able to see the queen. Unlike me, I can’t see her because she’s too busy and I don’t want to make much effort to find her. When you see her next time, please mention it for me. That guy Wood can sleep for as long as he wants, you know me, the initial excitement faded away and I feel bored now.”
It turns out that Wan Xu is the leader of the Vine Clan, a strong fourth-rank beginner. However, Fire Kirin spoke to him without any restraint, indicating that they must have a good relationship.
Wan Xu seemed to smile, but his vine mask on his face made it hard for Zhang Mu to see his expression.
“Even an old ghost like you feels lonely sometimes. Why is Wood still only sleeping all the time other than sleeping? Feeling bored?”
Fire Kirin glared at him irritably, “What do you think? Retirement might be nice, but it’s not for me. Despite being only at the peak of third-rank, I still have means to protect myself on the battlefield without confronting fourth-rank strong individuals. Don’t stray away, just say if you can help with this task.”
Wan Xu cleared his throat and firmly replied, “Of course, I will help. Since you’ve asked, I will mention it to the queen after the battle meeting is over. She asks you to guard calmly not because of her explosive temper, why would she want to offend the important people in your clan as soon as she enters?”
As soon as this was mentioned, Fire Kirin became angry and said indignantly, “Anyone who is not like those snobs is a part of our clan. I feel ashamed, I’ve decided, I’ll come to your clan directly and assist you, I won’t go back.”
What a bunch of phonies, all about appearances, what’s so great about being a fourth-rank!
Fire Kirin, at the peak of third-rank, daring to get angry with fourth-rank Wan Xu, clearly shows their relationship is not ordinary.
Wan Xu noticed that his old friend was angry, so he just smiled without saying anything.
When Fire Kirin calmed down a bit, Wan Xu spoke up, “Hey, don’t be so upset, it’s your temper that causes trouble. I will definitely help you out. After you drop off the person, just go back.”
“What, are you kicking me out? Are you forgetting our friendship of hundreds of years?”
Upon hearing that Wan Xu wanted him to leave, Fire Kirin raised his eyebrows in anger and grumbled, “There aren’t many newcomers entering the Era Battlefield nowadays. Even if a lucky one arrives, they still need two third-rank masters to guide them?”
Feeling irritated, Fire Kirin suddenly had an idea, “I won’t go back. I’ll stay here until you’ve spoken with the queen. Then I’ll stay put, so I don’t have to keep coming back and forth.”
Ignoring any objections from Wan Xu, Fire Kirin grabbed Zhang Mu, who was standing by, watching the two old men quarrel, and left Wan Xu behind, leaving the latter shaking his head helplessly.
As for Zhang Mu, Wan Xu didn’t pay any attention to him. He was only at the early stage of the fourth rank, not worth noticing compared to ordinary third-rank masters, especially since he only entered the Era Battlefield later.
Fire Kirin was an exception. Anyone else behaving so recklessly in front of him would be swiftly put in their place.
“I’ll find you a good empty treehouse. After all, you are a newcomer I brought back. Remember my name if trouble comes your way.”
Zhang Mu nodded on the outside, but in his heart, doubts started to arise.
Listening to the conversation between him and the leader of the Vine Clan just now, this Fire Kirin seemed to have gotten himself into big trouble. It appears that he is a powerful figure among the fourth-ranked experts, and he was originally exiled to the border as a guide.
If something really happens, mentioning his name, Fire Kirin, could lead to worse consequences for Zhang Mu.
Leading Zhang Mu to the entrance of a brand-new treehouse, Fire Kirin looked at the young and inexperienced teenager in front of him and let out a sigh.
“Do you think that Wan Xu, your clan leader, is particularly easy to talk to and doesn’t have a temper despite being at the early stage of the fourth-rank?”
Seeing Zhang Mu nod, Fire Kirin shook his head and said, “You must not think like that. Wan Xu is not someone to mess with. You must show him respect, and of course, he deserves your respect. He protects his own people, you’ll understand in the future.”
Looking at the treehouse on the faraway core giant tree, Fire Kirin said, “Why can I be so presumptuous, ignoring the difference in status between the two of us? He doesn’t care either because I am his companion tree!”
No wonder!
Before transforming into human form, Fire Kirin and Wan Xu had a companion relationship, which explains a lot.
They were always companions.
“Um…”
Seeing Zhang Mu’s confusion, Fire Kirin sadly said, “You want to know why he is at the fourth-rank early stage and I am at the third-rank peak, right?”
Zhang Mu nodded, and Fire Kirin smiled bitterly, “It’s because of bloodline.”
“Although I am his companion tree, I am actually a source of nutrition for him.”
“I’m just a simple Fire Maple tree, my bloodline is far inferior to his, my talent is not as good as his, perhaps his credit is what allowed me to reach the peak of the third-rank.”
In his tone, there was a sense of helplessness towards fate, and the unwillingness from the difference in their starting points.
Bloodline?
This deeply touched Zhang Mu’s heart, as he himself was a prime example.
He didn’t have any awakening ability, his talent was nothing, he achieved everything through his own efforts.
In this life or the next, he had no awakening ability at all. Perhaps he was the one who should be eliminated.
But he managed to survive until now as Zhang Mu!
With the identity of Era Merchant, struggling in the future generations and gliding through life in this life, all his efforts were to defy this unfair destiny.
If he didn’t have awakening ability, then he would seize it!
If he didn’t have the elemental crystal, then he would earn it!
Zhang Mu at this moment seemed like a different person, facing the Fire Kirin in front of him and saying, “Bloodline doesn’t determine everything.”
Fire Kirin looked at Zhang Mu with some surprise, shaking his head and saying, “You’re still too young, you’ll understand when you grow up a bit.”
Touched deep in his soul, the stubborn Zhang Mu stared at Fire Kirin, his voice full of determination.
“Getting old is not an excuse to give up striving. When we were young, we knew we had to strive. As we get older, we may feel unable to strive anymore and give up, not because our bodies can’t handle the pressure of fate anymore.
It’s because, bit by bit, you’ve lost your youthful heart.”
Fire Kirin wanted to say something more, but Zhang Mu didn’t give him a chance to speak and questioned him.
“If we can determine success or failure by looking at bloodlines and talents, why do we still need to use battles to select, why do we need to establish this Era Battlefield, why not just directly measure the strength of bloodlines?”
Fire Kirin was left speechless by Zhang Mu’s question, paused for a moment, then realized he was being lectured by a young kid. He laughed and scolded, “I’m quite old, yet I’ve been caught off guard by you, you little rascal, not so honest-looking, actually understand everything.”
Oh no, oh no!
Getting too immersed in the role!
Just as Zhang Mu was thinking of an excuse to cover up the past, Fire Kirin chuckled and patted Zhang Mu on the shoulder, saying, “Actually, kid, what you said makes sense. It’s good to pretend a bit. I, an old man, just don’t know how to temper my edge, that’s why I get suppressed by others.
Rest well, tomorrow you might be called to the battlefield, war could break out at any moment, be prepared.
“Be a bit more careful. Your strength doesn’t have much impact on the situation. Whenever possible, you can just relax.”
Watching the Fire Kirin gradually disappear into the distance, Zhang Mu felt a strange mixture of emotions.
Although Zhang Mu knew that the Fire Kirin was just a mutated fire maple tree, in that moment just now, he saw it as a living person.
In reality, these mutated plants have souls. After transforming into human form, they also have flesh and blood.
Compared to some humans, the souls of these mutated plants seem to be purer. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have let his guard down and revealed his thoughts when touched emotionally.
For the first time, Zhang Mu felt a hint of confusion in his heart.