CHAPTER 85: CHAPTER 85: WHO EXACTLY IS THIS KID?

"I originally thought there would be some forest tigers and leopards here that I couldn’t control, but now it seems, there aren’t any? Moreover, these poisonous insects are all Dark Series monsters and can all be controlled!" Lu Ran couldn’t help but say.

According to common sense, there should be many wild beasts in the deep mountains, right?

Is it possible they have been devoured by the poisonous insects here?

"There are some, but not in this area. Don’t forget, we’re still near the Main City. As we move to the outskirts, higher-level monsters will gradually appear, and it won’t just be limited to poisonous insects. But as long as they’re Dark Series monsters, you can control them." Ye Hongyi said.

Liu Xinxin reminded, "Just proceed forward like this, and practice controlling large areas of monsters along the way."

Half an hour later.

A stream suddenly appeared in the dense forest, and beside the stream, a village was nestled.

"This is Clear Water Village, let’s go in," said Ye Hongyi.

Lu Ran curiously looked around.

This kind of village built in the wild doesn’t have Main City protection, but it seems there are no wild monsters nearby to disturb it?

How did they manage that?

In the village, villagers dressed in purple attire could be seen everywhere.

Men and women, seeing Lu Ran and his group enter, all looked over curiously.

"Sister Hong has returned, huh? Long time no see."

"Haven’t seen Hongyi for a while. With the national war approaching, how do you have time to come back?"

"Have you notified Gupo?"

"Let me lead the way!"

...

They were quite enthusiastic.

Many of them knew Ye Hongyi.

Ye Hongyi seldom returned after leaving the Miao Village, but unexpectedly, her connections here weren’t bad.

And the Gupo they mentioned is Wei Yingying, the Grass Ghost Lady.

Judging by the tone, she seemed to be quite elderly, but actually, she’s not older than Ye Hongyi.

Ye Hongyi led several people into a tower in the center of the village.

The wooden tower creaked under their footsteps.

They opened the door and entered.

A girl in a purple long dress, with bright eyes and white teeth, was sitting by the bed.

Hearing the noise, she turned her head and saw it was Ye Hongyi and the others.

She said, "Sister Hong, what brings you here? So free lately?"

Ye Hongyi glanced at Wei Yingying.

She said, "I won’t bother introducing Lei Tai and Xinxin to you, this is my brother, Lu Ran."

Brother?

Wei Yingying was taken aback, looked at Lu Ran, found he was a Low-level Professional, but instead of losing interest, she became more curious.

Ye Hongyi doesn’t have a real brother, so it must be a sworn brother?

But considering Ye Hongyi’s attitude towards men, it shouldn’t be.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have formed a Women’s Guild.

But Ye Hongyi didn’t explain, so Wei Yingying didn’t bother to ask.

She just gave Lu Ran a few more glances, then continued to ask, "So, why did you come over at this time?"

Without inviting them to sit.

The conversation seemed a bit confrontational, indicating the relationship between Wei Yingying and Ye Hongyi wasn’t very good?

Yet Ye Hongyi was friendly.

She said to Lu Ran and the others, "Have a seat first."

With that, she casually walked over to Wei Yingying, and sat opposite her.

She effortlessly grabbed the teapot in front of Wei Yingying and poured herself a cup.

Savory sipping, she shook her head and said, "Not the best tea, I’ll bring you some good ones next time."

Wei Yingying rolled her eyes.

Said, "Three years ago, you said you’d bring some next time, three years passed, and still none, even though there’s not much here in the mountains, if you don’t like it, don’t drink it, no one’s forcing you."

Ye Hongyi pursed her lips.

She said, "The authority to Fog Barrier Valley is with you, right?"

Upon hearing this.

Wei Yingying looked at Ye Hongyi and said, "It’s with me, why?"

Ye Hongyi directly pointed at Lu Ran, and said, "My brother needs to level up, we’re taking him. The Southern Border is vast, and after considering it, Fog Barrier Valley is quite suitable—many monsters, dense, and no outsiders, plus the monster level isn’t low."

With this said, Wei Yingying was even more confused.

She looked again at Lu Ran.

The surprise and curiosity in her eyes were unmistakable.

Although she enjoyed bantering with Ye Hongyi, she was well aware of Ye Hongyi’s stature.

Ye Hongyi, Lei Tai, Liu Xinxin.

These three are the leaders of Red Robe Tower, Battle Banner National Defense Army, and Mirror Flower Water Moon, respectively.

The three leaders of Longxia are here!

Moreover.

Less than twenty days remain until the national war.

At this critical juncture, three leaders came to the Southern Border with a newcomer?

Planning to level up this newcomer?

What bizarre situation!

In the current atmosphere, instead of preparing strategies for the Black Dragon Mountain Range, or the national war’s personnel configuration.

They have such leisure to level up a newcomer?

This newcomer is indeed out of the ordinary!

But there are only two possibilities: either Lu Ran’s identity is so outstanding that the three leaders couldn’t refuse and are personally escorting him to level up!

The second possibility is that this Lu Ran himself is so unique that he needs someone to take him to level up, but it’s also crucial to keep it confidential!

She didn’t know about Lei Tai and Liu Xinxin.

But she knew Ye Hongyi—regardless of identity, even if the other party were the child of the highest leader, Ye Hongyi would never condescend to take him to level up.

Moreover.

There are plenty of High Combat Professionals available for leveling, no need to involve the three leaders.

So there’s only one possibility left.

This Lu Ran is extraordinary!

She pondered while lifting her head to look at Ye Hongyi and asked, "The authority to Fog Barrier Valley is with me. There’s no problem with you taking him to level up. But it’s rare for you to visit, could you do me a favor? Help me out, and Fog Barrier Valley will be open to you; you can roam it as you wish."

Ye Hongyi instinctively waved her hand and said, "No time."

Wei Yingying raised an eyebrow and said, "It’s simple, my Lifebound Gu lacks a Titan Python’s poison sac, you only need to..."

"Ten Thousand Serpent Hall? Sure, we’ll get it for you." Ye Hongyi immediately interrupted Wei Yingying’s words.

Uh...

Leaving Wei Yingying a bit bewildered.

Just a moment ago, she said no time, and now, before she even finished her words, Ye Hongyi agreed?

"Are you sure? The Ten Thousand Serpent Hall isn’t easy to tackle, the Titan Python is deep within, I once led a team there, but after several attempts, we couldn’t even enter the inner hall of the Ten Thousand Serpent Hall, it’s extremely dangerous," Wei Yingying remarked thoughtfully.

"I meant what I said, we will handle it. Once we return, Fog Barrier Valley will be open to us." Ye Hongyi promptly stood up and said.

In fact.

Ye Hongyi wasn’t simply trying to help Wei Yingying get a Titan Python’s poison sac.

It was more due to the abundant experience monsters within Ten Thousand Serpent Hall offered!

That’s why she agreed without hesitation.

After speaking, amidst Wei Yingying’s curious look, she swiftly left Clear Water Village with Lu Ran and the others.

After they left.

A faint purple light in Wei Yingying’s eyes slowly dissipated as she gazed at the direction they left for a few seconds.

Then she mumbled, "Undead Mage..."

On the other side.

Ye Hongyi, familiar with the path, led the group quickly through the dense forest.

On the way, Ye Hongyi, with excitement, said, "The Ten Thousand Serpent Hall was a shadow of my childhood, it’s prohibited land in the Miao Village. Over the years, as levels increased, people began trying out the Ten Thousand Serpent Hall. I almost forgot about it, and now it’s just the right opportunity, a swift sweep of Ten Thousand Serpent Hall might just help Lu Ran level up! Consider it a bonus!"