CHAPTER 1096: CHAPTER 1096: EMPEROR’S APPEARANCE

Speaking of Bai Junjun, ever since that day when they rushed ahead and found nothing, the two of them sensibly returned to rally everyone’s strength to search together.

Of course, mainly because the two had already mitigated risks and confirmed there was no danger, it was only then they let everyone go along to treasure hunt.

But everyone else was unaware, thinking the two had finally had a change of heart and were no longer keeping everything to themselves but inviting everyone to join in on the adventure.

To prepare for this adventure, everyone went to Mr. Shan Hai to exchange for handy weapons.

Of course, these actions were limited to the adult men. As for the women, they were all immersed in the joy of picking cotton. The children, despite wanting to go on a jungle adventure with their fathers, were eventually caught by their mothers and sadly made to peel cotton instead.

There was no choice; with winter approaching and the weather getting colder, cotton was essential for their winter needs.

Whether it’s cotton quilts or clothes, they must be made quickly, so naturally, children became a labor force.

As for the men going out, after all, it was the call of the Celestial God, and the women didn’t dare to stop them.

And so, hundreds of them set off majestically and confidently.

They set off early in the morning, traversed vast forests, and crossed several dunes, only reaching the bandits’ hideout by noon.

Seeing the bandits’ former site, the County Magistrate’s eyes lit up, thinking they had arrived at the legendary Jinyan Country.

However, Li Wenli laughed and shook his head, "We’re still a long way from Jinyan Country. At our pace, it’ll take at least two more Shichen."

"Ah? Is it still that far?" The County Magistrate’s legs started trembling.

If he had known, he wouldn’t have come along with everyone for fun; now his legs were about to give out while the destination was still a distant horizon.

However, seeing everyone’s energetic faces, even the elderly Monk Shan Ci was full of enthusiasm, he could only hide his retreat and earnestly said, "Uh, perseverance is key... everyone’s perseverance is truly admirable."

Bai Junjun glanced at everyone carefully. Compared to the robust Fire-Swallowing Tribe, these older gentlemen indeed found it tough to hike over mountains and valleys. Thinking about reaching the destination only to continue trekking, she waved her hand, indicating that everyone should stop here for a rest and have lunch before proceeding.

The County Magistrate hesitated, "But it’s getting late; shouldn’t we hurry? Isn’t it more troublesome if it gets dark?"

"The former site of Jinyan Country is vast. Before our excavation is complete, we’ll likely have to stay here for at least three to five days, so everyone need not worry and can rest well before setting off again."

With Bai Junjun’s assurance, everyone stopped hurrying, and they tacitly split into several groups, cleaning the temporary camp, preparing to light fires, and even divisions for fishing and hunting cooperated smoothly.

Seeing the Fire-Swallowing Tribe quickly dispersing to work, for the first time, the County Magistrate understood what the legendary word "safety" truly looked like.

Even the widely experienced Yuwen Luanfei couldn’t help but marvel that even a disciplined army might not be as in sync as the Fire-Swallowing Tribe.

Don’t be fooled by the Fire-Swallowing Tribe’s mere thousand-odd numbers; their combat and survival abilities are absolutely stronger than ten thousand soldiers.

Initially, Li Wenli and Bai Junjun’s abilities were already extraordinary; now, with an invincible team like the Fire-Swallowing Tribe escorting, perhaps no one in the world can rival them.

The more he thought about it, the more Yuwen Luanfei felt that Fox and Junjun had the aura of emperors, feeling a myriad of emotions.