Chapter 15
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Chapter 15: Forming a Team on the Road
Lin Feng warily eyed the stranger, confirming he lacked martial arts skills before stepping forward. "We’re monster hunters. What do you want?"
The servant’s face lit up. "Thank heavens! Are you going to Shangyang City? May my master travel with you?"
Lin Feng exchanged guarded looks with Yin Fan. A sudden request to join them in this remote area seemed fishy. "We’re on a mission. Can’t take passengers."
"Wait!" The servant hastily added, "We’ll pay any amount!"
"Not interested," Lin Feng dismissed, turning to leave.
"One hundred taels!" The servant thrust out a silver note. "Just escort us to Shangyang!"
"This isn’t about money." Lin Feng grew more suspicious. "We refuse."
"You rude—" The servant blocked their path, face reddening.
"Jia Yi!" A stern voice interrupted from the carriage. The servant immediately retreated.
A pale hand parted the carriage curtains. Warm air swirled around them as a man emerged. Every teammate gaped—including You You. The blue-robed man had sculpted features, ink-black hair tied neatly, and mesmerizing peach-blossom eyes that seemed to pierce souls.
The stranger ignored the stunned gazes, offering a practiced smile. "Forgive my servant’s manners." He bowed to Lin Feng, coughing violently. "I’m frail… traveled days without meeting anyone… panicked…"
His coughing fit worsened, cheeks flushing crimson. The group’s wariness softened—except Lin Feng’s.
"We’re no heroes," Lin Feng stated flatly. "Just hunters."
"Five days ago…" The man wheezed between coughs, "…small beast wave… dozen monsters… our group scattered…"
"Beast wave here?!" Lin Feng tensed. "What kind? How many?"
The servant interjected bitterly, "If we knew the way to Shangyang, we wouldn’t beg strangers!"
Lin Feng glanced at You You, protected at the group’s center. "Miss You?"
"I follow the leader!" she blurted.
The stranger finally noticed You You. "Ah, a noble lady!" He produced an engraved badge. "I’m Xun Rong of Shangyang’s Xun family."
"The Xuns?!" Lin Feng inspected the ‘Xun’ insignia. The prominent family bred cultivators and had immortal sect ties.
"Valid," Lin Feng conceded. No noble family would harm a noble lady. "Follow us."
As the carriage joined them, Xun Rong flashed You You a smile—less polite, more suggestive.
You You: "……"
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