Chapter 33: Sneak Attack
It is said that before the Xinwu Era, the water blue stars were all over the highway, and the highway was full of traffic and rivers. And now......
Is this human progress, or is it a step backwards?
"Minor repairs, don't expose your storage ring. Xiao Xue'er took out her two hybrid hammers.
"Storage rings are also very scarce items in Heavenly, and if people know that we have storage rings, I am afraid that there will be unnecessary trouble, and even bring life danger. ”
"Okay. When Shu Xiaoxiu heard this, he wanted to take down the storage ring.
"You don't have to take off your storage ring. Xiao Xue'er smiled, "In Heavenly Dream Star, there are many equipment in the form of rings, especially you warlocks. ”
"Well, take it with you. Shu Xiaoxiu thought about it, and didn't take off the storage ring.
The ring is so small, if you lose it carelessly, it won't hurt to die.
The two walked for more than an hour, when suddenly a convoy came up from behind.
The convoy was not large, with only three vehicles in total and less than ten people.
Shu Xiaoxiu and the two stood on the side of the road, looking at the convoy passing by.
The car is a beast car, and the one pulling the cart is a mutant beast called the green camel beast by the Heavenly Dream Star people.
The green camelmon only mutated its stamina, so it was eventually reduced to a means of transportation for humans.
The entire convoy, in addition to the three chauffeurs, also had a four-person adventure team, plus a businessman who was full of philistine spirits and should be the boss.
This is one of the most typical small caravans of the Celestial Star.
"Parking. No sooner had the convoy passed than the merchant shouted loudly.
"What's going on?" asked one of the swordsmen sitting in the last car.
"It's okay, wait a minute. The merchant replied, and then said to Shu Xiaoxiu and them, "You two are heading to Crescent City?"
"Yes. Shu Xiaoxiu nodded, could it be that this merchant wants to give them a ride? If you can, even if you spend some white crystal coins.
"It's still three days away from Crescent City, how about I pay you two a thousand white crystal coins and hire you to escort me to Crescent City?" Qian Youli said with a smile.
Give yourself a thousand white crystal coins and escort him to Crescent Moon City, Shu Xiaoxiu couldn't decide, and turned his head to look at Xiao Xue'er.
"No problem, we're only responsible for the distance from here to the gates of Crescent City. Xiao Xue'er nodded.
Hiring a black iron rank hammer warrior and a light warlock for a thousand white crystal coins can be said to be the price of cabbage, but for them, money is not a problem, and the most important thing is to get to Crescent City quickly.
Otherwise, with the speed of minor repairs, it would be really difficult for two people to rush to Crescent City within half a month.
"You guys can make a car with me, although it's a bit cramped. Qian Youli said happily.
A thousand white crystal coins can hire two people, he definitely earns it, even if there is no danger in the back, he can buy peace of mind.
Continuing on the road, Shu Xiaoxiu lay comfortably on the goods, one hand pillowed under his head, and the other hand stroked Zi Xuan'er lying on his chest.
Although the road is not smooth, and the occasional bumps make Shu Xiaoxiu a little uncomfortable, this does not affect Shu Xiaoxiu's good mood.
Not having to walk is secondary, and most importantly, he can save his stamina. It's something that can save your life at a critical moment.
Although it is a thoroughfare, there are few villages or post stations on both sides of the road. So most of the time, caravans will choose a place on the side of the road to rest in the wind or with a good view.
As night fell, the caravan chose a place with a good view to rest.
Shu Xiaoxiu and Xiao Xue'er were assigned to a spare tent. It's not big, but it's okay to be sheltered from the wind and rain.
After dinner, Shu Xiaoxiu and Xiao Xue'er returned to the tent to cultivate.
As a person who joined halfway, although he was also a mercenary hired by money, he was not assigned a vigil at such a young age.
If they want to help keep vigil, I'm afraid that others won't rest in peace. Strength is only one aspect, but experience is the most important thing.
The night passed, and they continued to set off. As we get closer and closer to Crescent City. Everyone's faces gradually showed a relaxed expression.
The closer you are to the city, the safer it is. Neither mutants nor robbers are within a day's reach of the city limits.
As the distance from Crescent City got closer and closer, the number of passengers on the avenue gradually increased.
Most of them were small caravans like Qian Youli's caravans, with more than fifty people, and the medium-sized caravans of ten cars were only seen by Shu Xiaoxiu.
Of course, in addition to the caravan, there are also cultivators like them. These people ranged from the Black Iron Rank to the Bronze Rank, but there were no cultivators above the Bronze Rank.
The speed of the crowd is about the same, and even if there are a few who are fast, they will not break away from this mixed team. After all, more people are stronger, but more people are not safe.
The caravan with money was slowly merged into this mixed team. It's just that they came late, so the location is relatively backward.
As the day passed, the group set up camp again, ready for the last night before entering Crescent City.
"Be careful tonight. Qian Youli looked at the people around him and reminded the four-person mercenary team he hired.
"Boss Qian, rest assured, no matter when, we will not take it lightly. The captain of the four-person team, a swordsman at the bottom of the seven-star black iron rank, said with a smile.
"That's fine. Qian Youli nodded, "Although a large number of people can deter some small bandit groups, if you encounter medium and large bandit groups, it is even more dangerous." ”
"Boss Qian, rest assured, the surroundings of Crescent City are relatively safe, and I haven't heard of large and medium-sized bandit groups operating here. ”
"I hope so. Qian Youli nodded and returned to his tent.
There is no better time to sneak attack than at two or three o'clock in the morning, because that is when people are most tired. However, this is also the time when the mercenaries are at their worst.
After all, they are the ones who are at the forefront of danger. Even for their own safety, most mercenaries will be on guard.
But the darkest part of the night is not two or three o'clock in the morning, but the moment before dawn.
"Squeak!" The pitch-black tent suddenly sounded Zi Xuan'er's eager cry. Before Shu Xiaoxiu could react, he felt Zi Xuan'er jump on his shoulder.
Shu Xiaoxiu just wanted to see what was going on, when he heard a sharp sound outside, followed by screams one after another.
"Enemy attack, get up and fight. A loud shout rang out throughout the camp.
"It's a bandit group, a lot of bandits. ”
"Torches, light them quickly. ”
"Don't panic, attack quickly with a ranged attack. The shield warrior stepped forward and raised his shield. ”