Memories (3) Lighting a fire
At this time, Yu Qianniao was also stunned, looking at the black-haired ape that was coming straight away, and didn't know what to do for a while.
Bang - Fang Ming swung a mace at the black-haired ape that was about to rush to the front, only to burst the black-haired ape's head in an instant.
Blood splashed on Yu Qiandoi's face, watching the headless black-haired ape fall in front of him, Yu Qianniao finally realized that this was a death match.
Yu Qianniao dragged Ziyan to the side, but although Ziyan's weight was not heavy, it was not light.
"Help me up. Ziyan looked at Yu Qianniao and said, "I can go." ”
"Hmm. Yu Qianniao put Ziyan's hand on his shoulder and carried Ziyan on his back.
On the side, it was Fang Ming who was escorting the two of them.
Piupiu - Zhong has no intention of shooting a light crossbow through the head of a black-haired ape in one hand.
Whoop - a black-haired ape frantically attacked Zhong unintentionally, Zhong had no intention of throwing away a light crossbow, drew his sword to meet it, but was dodged by the black-haired ape, and then hit by the black-haired ape in the stomach, Zhong unintentionally only felt a fishy sweetness rising from his throat, fortunately, Liu Mingman rushed to repel the black-haired ape at this time.
The scene was completely mired in a melee, and the little slaves could only dodge everywhere, but fortunately, the black-haired ape seemed to recognize that these mercenaries were combat effectiveness, and completely ignored these little slaves, just bent on solving the mercenaries.
And if the mercenaries hadn't prepared in advance because of the wolf, they would have been wiped out, but even so, more than half of them had already been killed or wounded, and more than a dozen black-haired apes joined the team battle one after another.
"Captain!!What should I do?There are too many black-haired apes!!" Zhong unintentionally jumped around shooting the black-haired ape while looking at Liu Mingman.
As the captain, Liu Mingman is of course qualified and powerful, there are a total of three king-level masters in the team, Zhong has no intention of the first stage of the king rank, Liu Mingman has one section of the king rank, and Fang Ming has three stages of the king rank.
Liu Mingman quickly scanned the surrounding environment, these black-haired apes are not afraid of fire and are covered with black hair, they will definitely not be able to fight in the dark, at present, the black-haired apes are attacking the mercenaries, and they have not yet put out the fire, there are six large fires, and it is definitely impossible to extinguish them in a short time, so there is no danger of falling into the dark.
At present, even in the case of weapons, everyone has been in a mess and fallen into a melee, and the black-haired apes are moving extremely quickly, and the number seems to be at least thirty or more, although more than a dozen have died, but the mercenaries have almost killed more than ten people, and the situation is very bad.
Liu Mingman frowned, if he continued to fight, he would not necessarily lose, but even if he won, he would definitely die a dozen people, and now it seems that three or four people have died, most of them are just injured, and they will definitely die after the melee.
piu——piu——piu——
Zhong Wuyi stood on the tree and shot a few black-haired apes accurately, as the core hunter in the team, Zhong Wuyi's performance made Liu Mingman feel a little more at ease, and Fang Ming, as a core warrior, is almost commonplace to have a hard fight with his prey, he is two meters tall, he is as strong as a cow, wielding a mace, as if he has inexhaustible strength, even if he is besieged, he is brave and extraordinary.
Liu Mingman adjusted his sitting position slightly, it was too terrible just now, he was originally one of the cores and has now lost his combat effectiveness, so he can only try to protect himself and not drag everyone back.
Yu Qianniao hid behind a tree, watching this melee, shivering, fortunately, these black-haired apes don't look for rookies like themselves to fight, it seems that they only want to solve the core combat power of the team, and then finally clear the field.
And so far, this mercenary team has really not been hired in vain, and it has reversed the disadvantage.
Whoa!!
I don't know which ape was howling, and all the black-haired apes immediately stopped attacking and fled in all directions.
Soon, the battlefield was left with corpses and exhausted mercenaries.
"What's the situation?" Zhong unintentionally frowned and looked into the darkness.
Fang Ming slowly sat down to rest, and the mace in his hand was also placed on the ground, even if he was as strong as him, he was exhausted after the fight.
"Forget it, hurry up and tidy up the battlefield and go into a state of alert, you can't rest yet. Liu Mingman said, now is not the time to relax, those apes may not know when they will come back.
"Hurry up. Zhong Yiyi frowned and shouted at the tired mercenaries.
......
At this time, the little slaves also came out of their hiding places one after another, there were no casualties, only a few little slaves were injured, it was obvious that the target of these black-haired apes was extremely clear, which made Zhong unintentionally chill in his heart.
"Ahem-" At this time, Ziyan also covered his wound and came out with the support of Yu Qianniao: "Can't relax yet, those monkeys must be organizing the next attack." ”
"How can you be sure?" Although Liu Mingman asked his subordinates to immediately prepare for the next battle, it was only just a precaution, in fact, he didn't want to fight again.
"Cold Cave!" Zi Yan frowned: "This is an extremely large number of black-haired ape legions, their generals are relatively slow, and they haven't arrived yet." ”
"General?" Liu Mingman's face gradually froze, if there was a stronger black-haired ape, his team of mercenaries would definitely be gone.
"But that's okay, you just have to drag them down and I'll take care of the rest. As he spoke, Ziyan walked to the fire, picked up a piece of roasted hind leg meat, tore it open and ate it.
"What do you mean?" Liu Mingman looked at Ziyan: "Do you have a way to kill them?"
Ziyan nodded while eating, and sat next to the flame to roast the fire: "I was just caught in the cold cave by that cold air, so I can't exert my strength, just wait for me to bake the fire and force the cold out." ”
"What power? Can you be specific? Zhong asked unintentionally, she couldn't possibly hand over her team and her life to someone who had only known her for a few days.
"I can't do it now, the cold is still holding me down, but you can only trust me. Ziyan's mouth was stuffed with meat: "You guys are quite fragrant, it's really good." ”
"We can't believe you if you just say that, we have to evacuate ourselves. Liu Mingman frowned and looked at Ziyan.
"Those apes haven't gone far, if you think you can escape the attack of the black-haired ape in the dark, then go. Zi Yan said without looking back.
Liu Mingman clenched his fists: "So, why did you provoke such a large group of black-haired apes to come back?
"I'm sorry, but I really can't help it, I can't get rid of those monkeys, I have to come back. Ziyan replied.
Liu Mingman's face was even more ugly: "So you brought it back and killed us?"
Ziyan didn't answer, just ate by himself.
Seeing this, Liu Mingman clenched his fists and walked towards Ziyan, but was stopped by Fang Ming.
"Let me go! Let Lao Tzu teach this bastard a lesson. ”
"Captain, it's important to defend against the enemy. Fang Ming said lightly.
The scene was cold for a while.
Zhong had no intention of leaving Ziyan with a cold gaze, lowered his head, and only sighed after all: "Forget it, now is not the time to quarrel, let's settle the account later." ”
Yu Qianniao, who was frightened by the tense atmosphere on the side, dared to sneak to Ziyan's side when he saw that everyone was silent.
"Ziyan, what's the matter with you. Yu Qianniao asked in a low voice.
"I'm sorry, I saw movement in a cave, and I wondered if there would be prey, and I ended up messing with a litter of monkeys......"
"Oops!" Yu Qianniao frowned and whispered in Ziyan's ear: "It's not this, I mean your flame ability?"
"The cold in that cave was extremely heavy, and before I could cast it, the cold entered my body and sealed the smelting flower. Ziyan sighed slightly.
"Well, it's over, what if they leave us here?"
"If you have enough time, when I get rid of the cold, it will be fine. ”
"Really, are you sure you can beat those monkeys? I think those monkeys are dangerous......"
"Otherwise, when the boss of the black ape arrives, the scene will be even more dangerous, and if we can't beat it, then we will die." ”
“......”
......
After Fang Ming and a few people installed the last fourth medium-sized heavy crossbow, they finally breathed a sigh of relief, the power of the heavy crossbow was still very strong.
Fang Ming took out a bottle of water from his bag, and as soon as he opened the lid, he noticed that the little white hair not far away was looking at him.
Fang Ming thought for a moment and walked towards the little white hair.
"How is it, are you okay?" Fang Ming squatted down and asked.
Little White Fur shook his head.
"Do you want water?"
Little White Fur didn't speak.
"Now, here you go. Fang Ming handed the water to Xiao Baimao.
Xiao Baimao took the water, but didn't drink it, his eyes stared straight at Fang Ming: "What did you say your name was?"
"Fang Ming, I told you before. ”
"I'm called. Little White Fur said: "In exchange for a name." ”
"One word?"
Little White Fur nodded.
"And where are you from?"
"Our country is called 'Cardodo West Peru'"
"Well, okay, I remember. Fang Ming stood up: "Go and hide with them, when the time comes, you have to hide, don't get hurt." ”
Little White Fur glanced at the other slaves: "I don't want to be with them. ”
"Why?"
"They only listen to the gentleman, like a bunch of fools. ”
"Sir?" Fang Ming glanced around, anyway, it was almost arranged, so he squatted down again: "Can you talk to me?" ”
Xiao Baimao shook the water in his hand, took a sip, and then wiped his mouth with the back of his hand: "One day a group of soldiers with knives broke into our house, and the adults were killed, and I was taken to this country by them, and was resold everywhere, and when it came to my husband, I knew clearly what they were, they were slave traders." ”
Fang Ming listened quietly to Xiao Baimao's words, he was a little curious about this little guy now, she might not just be a grumpy child.
"Sir taught us the language and writing of the Dog and Horse Empire, and he said that we will be sold into the hands of those high-ranking officials, so we must learn etiquette. ”
He didn't seem to be wrong. Fang Ming interjected.
"But I don't want to learn those things, and my husband is very harsh, and if we make the slightest mistake, he will beat us and deny us food. ”
"Hah, then I think I can probably see why you're so small. Fang Ming quipped.
Xiao Baimao glared at Fang Ming, and suddenly stopped talking.
"Uh...... Just kidding. ”
"Anyway, I've escaped, and I've succeeded. ”
"Captured?"
"No, look at this. Xiao Baimao pulled the collar around his neck: "This is the collar of slaves, they do not recognize the human rights of slaves, slaves want to find a job must also get the consent of the so-called master, money is also, they will not give slaves, I wandered penniless on the street for a few days, fainted from hunger, and was sent back." ”
“......”
"But I'm not going to admit it, and I'd like to unravel it if I have the chance. The little white hair stared at Fang Ming's eyes and said.
"Okay, do you want me to open it for you? but you can't, now you belong to the two named Yu Qianniao and Ziyan, it's illegal for me to do this, and besides, even if I help you open it, it's pointless, you're so small, and you don't look like a dog and horse country at all. ”
"So what? I've seen a lot of people who don't look like Inuquestrians, they're not slaves. ”
"Yes, but only if they are self-reliant, if you don't, they will still take you and turn you into slavery when they see you. Fang Ming said seriously.
Xiao Baimao looked at Fang Ming and stepped back slightly: "You just don't want to help me." ”
"There's nothing I can do. ”
Xiao Baimao's face couldn't see joy or sorrow, he just stared at Fang Ming for a few seconds and left.
Fang Ming looked at the thin back of the little white hair, now she must be very disappointed, but there is no way, the laws of the Dog and Horse Empire are very strict, since the reign of King Li Xiao, even if the royal magnates break the law, they will be guilty of the same crime as the common people.
"Be on guard!!" Zhong's unintentional voice came, and Fang Ming realized that danger was coming.
At this time, all the mercenaries gathered together, looking around vigilantly, and beside the fire not far away, Ziyan and Yu Qianniao were still sitting and eating barbecue.
"I'll go, won't it be too dangerous for us?" Yu Qianniao looked at Ziyan worriedly.
"You go to the mercenaries. ”
"I want to, too. Yu Qianniao was a little speechless: "But you look at their appearance, it is obvious that they are very dissatisfied with the two of us, how can I have the face to seek their protection." ”
"It shouldn't matter. Ziyan thought slightly: "According to my observation, those apes are all people who are mainly attacking and have combat effectiveness, as long as you dodge, they won't look for you first." ”
"Really, fake. Yu Qianniao is still very worried.
"Really. Ziyan pointed to the little slaves who were trembling around the side: "Look, there is no one missing." ”
"Okay......"
However, vigilance is vigilance, Yu Qianniao looked around, and it seemed that he didn't see those apes, but the temperature around him suddenly became a lot colder.
"It's so cold...... Yu Qianniao shrunk his neck and clasped his hands around his chest.
Ziyan raised his head slightly and looked into the distance: "That wolf is still there......"
"What wolf?" Yu Qianniao was stunned: "You saw that wolf again?"
"Well, it looks like danger is coming. ”
"Dangerous?"
Ziyan nodded, he was actually chasing the wolf before, and he didn't catch up for a long time before he found the hole where the ape lived, and later when he was escaping, the wolf seemed to be guiding the way.
It's all speculation, though.
But danger came as expected.
Roar –
A roar shook through the mountains and forests, and the cold covered the air wantonly, and even the flames showed signs of extinguishing.
Ziyan frowned slightly, stretched out his palm, and the flames fluttered a few times, but they still stabilized and did not extinguish.
"Why is it so cold all of a sudden??"
"Look at the fire, it's going to be extinguished!"
"Hurry up again!!"
The mercenaries panicked, and Zhong had no intention of running quickly to the fire, but the flames were extinguished after a few flutters.
"Damn it, where's the flint?" Zhong asked unintentionally.
No one answered her, and the rest of the mercenaries quickly ran to the other fires, tearing off the strips of cloth from their clothes, hoping to keep the flames, but to no avail, except for the one in front of Ziyan, the other flames were extinguished one after another.
The mercenaries had no choice but to give up the crossbow racks that had been set up and instead gathered around Ziyan, and the little slaves were the same, panicking, but there were too many people, and the scene immediately became crowded.
"Use this fire to light the fires around you!!" Liu Mingman immediately shouted, these mercenaries were trapped in the darkness like headless flies, and they would definitely have to wait for death.
Zhong was unintentionally quick to react, and immediately picked up a burning piece of wood and tried to light other fires, but it was extinguished before he could walk a few times.
"What is this??Why does this cold air extinguish the flames??" one of the mercenaries shouted with a stick.
Ziyan frowned when he saw this, could the white-haired ape he saw before still know how to do ice arts?
"Fence it up and move it slowly. Seeing this, Liu Mingman shouted.
The mercenaries did so, but to no avail.
Ziyan sat in the middle, the current cold air was not forced off, just now he only slightly made the fire that had been lit not extinguished, but if he wanted to use the flame to ignite other fires, he couldn't do it, because the smelting flower had not yet been unsealed.
"Ziyan, how did you do it?" Liu Mingman thought that only Ziyan had not extinguished the fire, and felt that Ziyan saw some way.
"That's my smelting flower, but I can't rekindle the fire that has been extinguished right now, you guys guard it first, I'm almost ready. Ziyan replied and continued to meditate.
"Damn!!" Liu Mingman glared at Ziyan hatefully: "Circle in two circles to separate the gap of one person, half squat in the inner circle, full squatting in the outer circle, take a knife in the outer circle, and put a crossbow in the inner circle!!"
With that, the mercenaries quickly set up their formation, and in order to prevent the little slaves from getting in the way, they drove them away.
Yu Qianniao was also helpless when he saw this, there was no way, the illumination of the flame itself was limited, and the illumination level was greatly reduced after being surrounded by people, if the little slaves were not dispersed, all around would be dark.
But after doing these measures, the black-haired ape has not yet arrived, and seems to be only observing in the dark.
Zhong Wuyi wandered around, and darkness was not an obstacle for Zhong Wuyi.
Ziyan opened his eyes slightly and scanned the darkness around him: "Heh, be smart." ”
"Have you meditated?" Liu Mingman asked coldly.
"Almost. In the black lines on Ziyan's face, there seemed to be a little molten slurry, and then the molten slurry gradually spread, igniting along the black lines.
"What is this?" Liu Mingman was slightly surprised: "God-given?"
"Smelt flowers. Ziyan replied, snapped his fingers, and all the fires around him that had been extinguished instantly ignited.
The mercenaries were all surprised when they saw this.
Ziyan walked out of the mercenary's encirclement: "What's the matter with these black-haired apes?"