pjbooks Chapter 41 Deception, and more deception.
Chapter 41 Deception, and more deception.
Chapter 41 Deception, and more deception.
"Nothing to be shocked about, it's just an injured commander," Hua Yu said casually.
Killing the commander was indeed not difficult for him, but in the eyes of others, it was an extremely exaggerated thing.
Even with a high-level mage present, a small team of mages wouldn't dare say they could defeat a commander-level demon with absolute certainty, let alone kill it.
The creatures that can become leaders may vary in strength, but they must possess special escape skills or methods that make their opponents wary of them, such as mutual destruction.
"So what? Bro, do you want to listen to what you're saying?" Xiao Liu said irritably. He could tell that this guy was a Versailles.
"Pfft, Brother Xiaoyu, you're really pretending." Jiang Shaoxu in his arms also spoke up.
Hua Yu glanced down at Jiang Shaoxu and chuckled, "You're even teasing me now? Looks like you're alright. Why don't you come down for a walk?"
"No." Jiang Shaoxu shook her head hurriedly, then looked frightened, her body trembling slightly, her hands tightly wrapped around Hua Yu's neck, and tears welling up in her eyes.
That pitiful look made Hua Yu shake his head with a wry smile. Girl, you have such good acting skills. You should be awarded an Oscar this year.
Is this still the same Jiang Shaoxu from the original novel, with her outwardly unrestrained personality?
Hua Yu looked down at her, lost in thought.
"Hua, even though you said that, we still have to go and take a look. Besides, recovering the corpse of a commander-level demon is quite expensive, so we can take it back." After taking a while to process the news that Hua Yu had killed a commander-level demon, Zhang Ying finally spoke.
Hua Yu then remembered that in this world, the corpses of demons were also a treasure for humankind.
After all, demons possess far more resources than humans, and their powerful bodies have absorbed a great deal of natural energy, meaning their corpses contain the essence of nature.
After they die, they become a mine that has absorbed countless amounts of energy, which can naturally be bought back at a high price.
What a pity about those corpses in Jinlin Wasteland.
Hua Yu, who now needs to raise children, is gradually starting to struggle financially. Including himself, he can't really let his father raise five children at once!
Moreover, Hua Yu knew that given his personality, if he encountered any more strange demon cubs, he might just bring them back and raise them.
I need to figure out a way to earn money for baby formula!
"Zhang Juntong, I'll leave this matter to you. I'll take her back first. We'll split the proceeds from the body among the six of us."
Although it cost money, Hua Yu did not choose to keep it all to himself, which meant that the five people did not come for nothing.
As for those water-protecting stones, they shouldn't even think about them; Hua Yu will only give them to Jiang Shaoxu.
"How can that be?" Zhang Ying quickly refused.
They didn't put in much effort on this trip. The corpse of a commander-level demon could be sold for about 20 million, which means their five-person team got more than 16 million for free.
They were naturally unwilling to accept such a large sum of money for nothing.
"Alright, do as I say."
Hua Yu smiled slightly, not giving Zhang Ying and the others another chance to refuse, and left with Jiang Shaoxu in her arms.
The mid-level mages in the group exchanged glances, their eyes revealing a hint of joy.
"Alright, stop looking and get back to work," Zhang Ying waved to the group.
After everyone left, Zhang Ying glanced at the direction Hua Yu had gone, a determined look flashing in his eyes.
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After Hua Yu brought Jiang Shaoxu out of the cave, he put her down without waiting for her to struggle.
This naturally aroused Jiang Shaoxu's dissatisfaction.
"Hmph! You're such a straight man, you can't even use your chance." Jiang Shaoxu turned her head away and muttered to herself.
With Hua Yu's keen hearing, he naturally heard every single word perfectly, and he tapped Jiang Shaoxu's head in annoyance.
Who are you insulting?
"Hey, what are you doing?" Jiang Shaoxu asked Hua Yu, rubbing her head.
"Damn it," Hua Yu said instinctively.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Shaoxu was stunned for a moment, then looked at Hua Yu with some disbelief.
Brother Xiaoyu, why are you walking down my path?
As a seasoned veteran, she's not like those innocent young girls who blush easily at the slightest hint of risqué humor.
Her face only blushes for her lover!
Jiang Shaoxu blinked, looking Hua Yu up and down. The half-smile on his lips seemed to say, "Not bad, you've improved a bit."
Only when Jiang Shaoxu's gaze made Hua Yu feel somewhat uncomfortable did she cough softly twice and ask, "What are you doing here?"
It would have been better if Hua Yu hadn't brought it up, but as soon as he did, Jiang Shaoxu couldn't help but glare at him with some resentment.
"It's all your fault! Last time Dad said you came to the capital, I thought you'd come to see me, but you went to participate in some exchange student competition and didn't even glance at me. What? Are you that busy? Or have you already forgotten about me?"
"How could I? How could I forget you?"
Although I haven't forgotten, with your father and your overprotective brother around, I don't dare to visit them casually.
Of course, Hua Yu wouldn't say such a thing. He chuckled and then explained, "I have been quite busy. As soon as I arrived in the capital, I went into seclusion under my master's tutelage for a while, and then the exchange student competition started. I wanted to see you, but I didn't have the time. I was thinking of waiting until after the exchange student competition to go see you, when we'll have more time and can get together better."
Hua Yu finished speaking without batting an eye, and even he believed it, let alone Jiang Shaoxu.
Jiang Shaoxu's mood improved considerably, and it seemed she had forgiven Hua Yu.
"Master? Pang Lai."
"You know that? Looks like you know quite a bit about me."
"You think I'm like you? I'm afraid you haven't paid any attention to me all these years," Jiang Shaoxu said with a smile.
Upon learning that Hua Yu had encountered danger in the desolate city of Jinlin, she was extremely anxious and traveled south until she found this place.
Seeing Hua Yu so energetic and lively, she felt relieved.
"Major in Mind and minor in Light," Hua Yu said with a slight smile, looking earnestly at Jiang Shaoxu.
His smile slowly blossomed, carrying a hint of doting affection, and the deep affection in his eyes captivated Jiang Shaoxu.
She knew exactly what Hua Yu meant. He had just mentioned his magic system, and he wanted to tell her that he had been paying attention to her all these years.
"At least you have some conscience," Jiang Shaoxu said with a smile.
They have a conscience, but not many!
Hua Yu breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, she knew about Jiang Shaoxu's magic ability, which allowed her to get away with the matter.
After returning home, Hua Yu told his father, Hua Zhanhong, and then temporarily left the Southern Military Region.
Over the next few days, he took Jiang Shaoxu sightseeing and relaxed completely.
(End of this chapter)