C97 Logging Field
C97 Logging Field
"Yes." The two women nodded and the three of them quickly left the building materials market.
It was still early winter, and there was no snow. The vegetation was very dry.
Wu Shuang and the others set up the frame with the tree branches and spread some hay on it. Then, they placed Zu Wei's remains on the shelf.
"Big brother Zu, I know you've always wanted to become a hero. Let this demon spirit rest with you forever." Ye Rou took out one of the leopard's sharp claws from the plastic bag and gently placed it at Zu Wei's feet.
"Elder Brother Zu, have a safe journey. Thank you for taking care of me all these years. I won't forget you." Jiang Ning placed a bunch of fresh flowers on Zu Wei's chest. As she said that, her eyes started to moisten. She covered her mouth and started to sob.
Wu Shuang looked at the scene in front of him in silence, but he couldn't calm down for a long time.
Zu Wei was unquestionably unfortunate, in this cruel era, countless people died every day under the claws and fangs of Demon Beast. His death was insignificant, but he was also fortunate.
As for those nameless heroes who died in the Occupied Region, no one knew of their existence, and no one knew what they did. People might find some scattered bones in the wilderness, in the quagmire, or deep in the mountains, but they wouldn't give them a second glance.
"Wu Shuang, it's done." Ye Rou's voice woke Wu Shuang up. He came back to his senses and lit the torch in his hand.
"Elder Brother Zu, rest in peace." Wu Shuang walked forward and ignited the pile of grass and wood, then stood together with the two girls in silence.
Along with the crackling and crackling sounds of burning, a wisp of green smoke slowly rose into the air, drifting towards an unknown location …
Igniting the Occupied Region was definitely a taboo. The thick smoke immediately attracted a large number of Demon Beast, but these shrimp soldiers and crab generals were no match for Wu Shuang. After leaving behind thirty to forty corpses, no Demon Beast dared to go forward.
After putting away Zu Wei's ashes, Ye Rou and Jiang Ning thanked Wu Shuang once again. After this incident, the two of them no longer had any plans to continue taking risks and prepared to return to the military region to recuperate.
"It's fine if you go back, but do you have any plans for the future?" Wu Shuang asked.
"Let's find a team to join first. The three of us didn't want to separate in the past, so we haven't been able to find a suitable team. But now …" Ye Rou forced a smile.
"If it's Combat Team, I know that it's a pretty good choice." Wu Shuang slapped his forehead and said, "I forgot to ask, which faction did you join after the Martial Arts Competition?"
"Hehe, we're at Supreme Emperor Alliance." Ye Rou mocked herself, "But you don't have to worry. For small fry like us, leaving power is still very easy. We can just pay the penalty and leave."
"Alright, once you all have joined Brilliant Dragon Divine Hall, contact someone called Ann Yang. I will give you his number later. He's my neighbor, he's a very good person." Wu Shuang laughed.
"Thank you so much. Now, we are no longer babies without milk." Ye Rou joked.
Jiang Ning listened to their conversation for a long time. Finally, she gathered up her courage and said, "Wu Shuang, can we be friends?"
"Idiot, aren't we already friends?" Wu Shuang rubbed her head and said, "From today onwards, you will be my little sister. I will avenge you if anyone dares to bully you."
"Hmph, there are already people bullying me now …" Jiang Ning angrily turned her face away as she shouted in her heart, "Big idiot, big stupid pig, who wants to be your little sister?!"
Wu Shuang and Ye Rou looked at each other and smiled. They understood the look in each other's eyes, but neither of them said anything.
Wu Shuang was afraid that it wouldn't be safe on the way back, so he escorted Jiang Ning and the others all the way to the military sector. When they parted ways, Jiang Ning asked, "Wu Shuang, since I'm your sister now, can I come to your house as a guest?"
"Of course, my parents will definitely like you." Wu Shuang said.
"Haha, that's good, that's good." A trace of craftiness flashed across the little girl's eyes. It was unknown what she was thinking.
"… …"
Wu Shuang traversed through the dangerous ruins of the city as if he was walking on flat ground. Along the way, there were many Demon Beast trying to stop him but they were all left far behind him.
In M city, there were very few Demon Beast that could pose a threat to Wu Shuang. In order to not waste time, he planned to go up the mountain today.
The mountains outside M city, because the shape is very similar to centipede, and named Centipede Ridge.
The trees on the Centipede Ridge were tall and lush, possessing abundant forestry resources. There was also a large logging field and a matching wood processing plant built at the foot of the mountain.
Ever since the Demon Beast occupied this place, in just a few short years of effort, due to some unknown reasons, the vegetation on the Centipede Ridge had increased by several times, among which many strange new species had appeared.
According to the map Wu Shuang bought, the logging field was one of the few green areas, so he decided to stay here for a while to observe the situation in the mountain.
When he rushed to the logging field, there were already two Combat Team s and a few lone rangers active nearby.
In one of the Combat Team, a youth with golden earrings cursed when he saw Wu Shuang and then quickly walked over.
"Wu Shuang, Wu Shuang!" shouted the gold earrings as they walked.
When Wu Shuang heard someone call him, he turned around and realized it was actually an 'old acquaintance' — Jin Rong.
"Jin Rong, you're here too." Wu Shuang said indifferently.
"That's right, I am training here with the team. Oh, right, I am also a Heavenly Sound Master now." As Jin Rong spoke, he proudly revealed his Divine Talisman.
"Oh, congratulations." Wu Shuang smiled and walked into the logging field without a care.
"Hey, Wu Shuang, what's the rush? What, you don't like me?"
Jin Rong raised his eyebrows and said, "There are some conflicts between us, but that is all in the past. Ever since you defeated that bastard Ye Zhiqiu, I have submitted to you."
"Oh, you have a feud between you?" Wu Shuang stopped and asked with interest.
Tsk, don't mention it, you know that I fight underhanded, right? I went to Sendai City to fight once and saw a very energetic little girl. Then, I went up to strike up a conversation with her.
Jin Rong spat and said, "F * ck, this grandson caused me to lie in bed for three months and even delayed the competition, so I owe the organizers some money. After asking around, I found out that the girl was his sister, Ye Zhiqing."
Wu Shuang listened to Jin Rong's story without knowing whether to laugh or cry. He felt that this master deserved to be beaten up for teasing his sister.
However, the enemy of his enemy was his friend. Since he had already formed a feud with Ye Zhiqiu, it would be good to find him some trouble.
"Ye Zhiqiu is indeed outrageous. I've long since disliked him too. If there's a chance, we'll kill him." Wu Shuang smiled.
"Alright, it's settled then." Jin Rong patted Wu Shuang's shoulder familiarly and said, "Wu Shuang, this is the first time you've been to the Centipede Ridge, right? I arrived three days earlier than you and told you some things to pay attention to …"