"Daddy!" Qin Shui shouted crisply, and was grabbed by the old hunter's shoulders, looked up and down, and after making sure that he was not hurt, he took him into his arms. The little head was only as tall as her father's chest, and the girl struggled with shame, and it took a few seconds for her to break free from her father's broad arms.

"Daddy—" The hammerwoman snorted, her cheeks bulging, and she looked at her companions behind her with a bit of evasion.

"What, if you become the head of the regiment, you don't want a daddy?" The five-star hunter said deliberately, but his eyes flashed a little cunning, "These days, the number of times you go home can be counted on one hand." If I hadn't received this commission, I wouldn't have known that you had come so far away from Ryan Yelu. ”

"The affairs of the hunting group are complicated, and they are entrusted one after another," Qin Shuiyu explained in a low voice, "This mission was issued by Master Anfei, and the time is too rushed......

"There is never a day when the union's commission is done." The master let out a long sigh, and the lines on his face softened a little. A few minutes ago, the powerhouse who was so lightweight when facing Xunlong has completely turned into a father who remembers his beloved daughter: "Do you think that as long as I hide the itinerary from my father, I won't be worried in Golden Feather City?" ”

"Okay, not next time!" The little girl retreated among her companions and stuck her tongue out of her father from an angle that the team members could not see.

"Then, let's get to know each other officially," the five-star hunter straightened up and said to the crowd beside his daughter, "Qin Hu, now he is just an idler who lives in Golden Feather City, I have heard a lot about the little hunting group, and I don't want to meet in this way today." ”

It should be the same age as Master Luo, but Qin Hu's appearance seems to be younger. The old hunter has thick eyebrows, a straight nose and a wide mouth, even a slightly fierce narrow scar on the side of his face, it is difficult to hide the sense of peace that he brought to the little hunting group at the first sight.

"I've seen the master—" Although the other party was not wearing a five-star badge, the young hunters bowed respectfully. With the words of the cat in the past, the "idler" in the mouth of the old hunter was naturally understood as a word of self-humility in the ears of the little hunting group.

"Xiong Xiao," beside Master Qin, the small half of the spearman's face was hidden in the heavy armor, revealing only a pair of eyes that were not angry and arrogant, but the afterglow did not leave the big bear hiding at the end of the team for a moment, "Fuji, this kid...... Let you bother. ”

After a brief introduction by the four members of the exploration team, Lu Xiu couldn't wait to ask, "By the way, how could the two of you also come to Ryan Yelu?" Haven't the borders been blocked? ”

"That was two days ago, and you've been in the Emerald Tower for too long." Referring to the current situation of the border, Master Qin Zhengse said, "The cross-border commission has begun, and Locklac's movements are very fast, and there are hundreds of airships that the Hunter Guild has temporarily assembled with us to cross the volcano between the Devil's Fury. ”

"I was originally going to go with Ah Yang, but when I passed by Kaishi Town, I heard the news from you." The five-star hunter smiled. Anyway, the final destination was also the Emerald Tower, and the master simply borrowed a patrol ship from the kingdom and followed the route of the small hunting group all the way east.

The young hunters were stunned for a moment, and then they realized that the "Ah Yang" in the uncle's mouth was talking about Master Luo Pingyang Luo. Everyone in the small hunting group was excited, and Jia Xiao's smile looked a little deformed under the pain: "So...... Instructor he's here too? ”

"Where is Master Anfei now?"

"This is not the place to talk, if you want to know something, it's not too late to ask when you get back to the ship." Master Qin glanced at the tired group of the little hunter, and his gaze finally fixed on Jia Xiao's lap, "There is rescue Ai Lu on the airship, this child's injury cannot be delayed any longer." ”

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After some examination, Xiong Fuji's injuries were the most serious among his companions. When the big bear fought against the red electric dragon, he suffered some dark injuries under the ribs. After a long flight, coupled with constant dodging and parrying in battle, the hematoma under the young hunter's ribs was worn out by the inner lining of the armor when the cuirass was removed. The Lancer wailed in the infirmary for a long time before being let out by the disgruntled doctor, and his steps were a little more vain as he walked out of the cabin.

At the end of the corridor, next to the cabin arranged for the small hunting group, the door of a small cabin was hidden. The light of the stone lamp in the room was dancing, and the back of the bear was also crooked. The young hunter clutched his ribs and walked step by step to the door, intending to raise his hand and knock on it, but he grinned and turned dejectedly towards his companions' cabins.

"Come in and talk." Before he could take two steps, a rough and unmistakable voice sounded behind the two-star hunter. Knowing that sooner or later he would not be able to escape, Da Xiong gritted his teeth, turned around and opened the hatch hard: "Dad......"

Xiong Xiao in the room had already taken off the helmet of his hunting suit, revealing a face flushed by vicissitudes under the light. The hunter was about forty years old, with a wide face, and the muscles on his face were distinct, even slightly vicious. The two of them stood together, Xiong Fuji was in a trance and only lost a puff of hair on his chin and some traces of time.

"You're hurt." The old hunter looked up, and there was no joy or sorrow in his voice.

"The bandaging has been done, the doctor has given me medicine, and after tonight, it should not affect the battle." The young hunter replied in a low voice. Being stared at by his father's eyes, Xiong Fuji only felt uncomfortable for a while.

"Have you recovered the weapon?"

"The tower shield was trampled by a monster earlier, and I'm afraid it will have to be replaced with a new one." Xiong Fuji stepped into the cabin and closed the door with his backhand, "Until then, I can only make up for the time being with standard equipment." ”

"How's that going to work?" The three-star hunter raised his voice slightly, "The materials of the gun and the shield do not match, and there will be problems when fighting." I know a few reliable workshops, and when I get back to Golden Feather City, I'll just make a new one. ”

"Dad, our hunting group has its own source of equipment." The pikeman's wound was still numb and painful under the effect of the medicine, and he quietly changed his weight-bearing foot, and his expression became more natural, "The workshop was opened by Instructor Luo's sister, and our hunting materials have always been stored in her warehouse, and the weapons and equipment have been customized there for a long time. ”

"Well, that's good." Xiong Xiao coughed in embarrassment, his face finally turned grim, and he said in a deep voice, "Speaking of which, I remember never teaching you how to use a spear like that - throwing a weapon on the battlefield is the most dangerous move, and I thought you wouldn't have made such a mistake when you were a child." ”

The young hunter hadn't expected it at all, and seeing himself wrapped in bandages, Daddy would not mention the folly of the past. When the children of other families were still unable to hold hunter weapons, the juvenile bear had already learned the most basic hunting skills under the training of his father. Even after getting the power of attorney from the valley training camp, Xiong Fuji never let go of the polishing of his gun skills for a day. It is precisely because of this that the Great Bear is well versed in his father's personality, and he is stricter than all hunter fathers when it comes to hunting.

"I don't know why I did that," Xiong Fuji lowered his head and reflected, "I guess I made a mistake in judgment......

"It's not a matter of judgment." The old hunter's gaze was as sharp as a knife, searching between his son's brows. He pondered for a long time, then gently spat out a sentence and said, "If you want me to say, you are afraid." ”

"I didn't ......," argued the young hunter.

"I'm your father, and I know your look when you're scared." Xiong Xiao raised his hand towards his son and patted the seat beside him. Xiong Fuji hesitated to sit down, and was leaned back on the back of the chair by his father by the head and neck, "When I was still on the airship, I saw your battle in clairvoyance. I've used a spear for half my life, and of course I know what the consequences of hesitation in defense can be, and that kid's leg injury is at least half of yours, am I right? ”

was peeped through to the last of his thoughts, Xiong Fuji's shoulders sank, and his strong body sat down softly as if it had no bones. He turned his head and looked at the old man beside him, but he didn't find a trace of anger from the old hunter: "You...... Not angry? ”

"You're already an official hunter, with your own companions and a hunting group to which you belong. What else can I do? Disciplined you like you did when you were a child? The three-star hunter tapped the hunter badge on Xiong Fuji's chest. The moment you put on the symbol of the hunter, you will have to bear the consequences of your actions on the hunting ground, and even father and son have no right to dictate.

Seeing that Daddy's face was not half gloomy, the young hunter finally relaxed, he let out a long breath, and said with chagrin: "I don't know what's wrong, it's just a more powerful flying dragon species, obviously even the real ancient dragon has seen before......"

Xiong Xiao shook his head imperceptibly, the old hunter had read all of Xiong Fuji's commission reports, whether it was regular hunting or when he was thundering in the sand sea, he was as brave as he imagined. However, these are the simple parts of a hunter's life—whether it's the most dangerous or the safest moment, when the hunter's actions can't determine the outcome of the battle, courage is always the cheapest and inexhaustible strength.

"You're just getting into the difficult part of the hunter's path, and now you look confused, it's not like the style of the Xiong family." The old hunter put his arm on the armrest and turned to his son's side, "No one can remain fearless in the hunting grounds, especially when your choices can determine your own life and that of your companions. ”

"I'm not afraid of death—" Kuma said in a deep voice, recalling the wartime scene, "but looking at that powerful monster...... I'm worried that I won't be able to protect them. ”

"Boy, you always put the safety of your team members on your shoulders, how can you still have the strength to erect a tower shield?" The old hunter continued, "If this continues, every mistake you have made in the past, and every injury of your companions, will become a burden in your heart. You will forever question your actions and decisions...... Someday, they will overwhelm you and become a burden to your friends as they do today.

"What then?"

"If you want to hear some advice – don't always try to protect them."

"But it's not ......" Xiong Fuji straightened up and looked at his father in amazement.

"I know." The three-star hunter interrupted him, "The duty of the bear hunter has always been to defend the most dangerous position and fend off the most ferocious attacks, but he is not responsible for everyone's life and death - no one in the hunting ground is capable of taking on that kind of heavy responsibility. Spears and tower shields are weapons that exist to defend against fellow hunters, but there is always a limit to the hunter's strength, and even I can't rely on a shield to stop all attacks. ”

"You have to learn to trust your teammates, do your job, trust that they can take care of themselves and take care of you. The bravery of the Xiong hunters never comes from family hunting skills, but from a group of companions worthy of trust. ”

"I've always believed in them." The young hunter nodded as if he didn't understand.

"It's not enough now," Xiong Xiao said solemnly, "but you have two more years of free hunting experience than I did back then, and I'm sure you'll understand these words sooner or later." Okay, most of the standard recovery potions have a calming effect, so let's go rest for a while...... I don't want to see a second time like today. ”

The old hunter kept waving his hand, until the door of the cabin opened and closed, and Xiong Fuji's figure disappeared behind the door, and his tense face drooped. Xiong Xiao clutched his back, snorted a few times in his throat, and hurriedly unfastened the buckle of his chest armor.

The old hunter was not unscathed in the previous battle, and dozens of collisions with the monster left several blunt wounds to his body. The three-star hunter bent over his waist and felt his hands behind his back to reach the swollen spine, but he could barely reach the edge of the affected area.

"Daddy?" The door of the cabin was abruptly opened again from time to time, and Xiong Fuji leaned in half of his body, waving the cloth bag in his hand, "The royal secret medicine dispensed by the supply station, if you can use it......"

"Stinky boy, why are you back again?" The old hunter was applying medicine to himself in embarrassment, and the embarrassment in front of him was caught, and Xiong Xiao's face seemed to be a little redder than before.

"The cabin smells of refresher, and I know you're not done yet...... Let me do it. The young hunter stepped into the chamber and turned on the stone lamp on the table.

"There's really no way to ......," Xiong Xiao grumbled, reaching out to hand over the gauze and potion, "The tension on the training ground is really not the same as the real hunting ground." He sat upright in his chair and cleared his throat, hiding his gaffe, "feeling his fighting consciousness...... Hiss...... It's not as sharp as it used to be. ”

"Speaking of which," said the young hunter, his hands busy, but not knowing whether to ask a question, "aren't you still—"

"Is it forbidden to hunt?" The old hunter replied crisply, touching the badge on his chest, "This badge was given back to me temporarily. This time, Scarlet mobilized too much power in one go, and the kingdom's defense could not be relaxed, so Master Anfei had to think of some other way to recruit people. ”

"It's only temporary...... Xiong Fuji's eyes darkened, and his bandaged hands relaxed a little, "I thought I could finally fight side by side with you." ”

"Stinky boy!" The old hunter pretended to laugh lightly and scolded, "If you want to hunt with me, you still owe some fire." ”