Legend of the Fighter (2)
Chapters... 103: Crossing the Andalas Forest
Zhou Fan returned to the inn, it turned out that there were already the Two Twin Axes and also Zhou Jim who had been waiting.
"Young master, are we leaving now?" Ciu San who saw Zhou Fan's arrival immediately approached and asked.
Zhou Fan looked at the still-bright sky, then he nodded. "All right, we're leaving now. Better hurry up because we're going through Andalas Forest."
Hearing the name of the Andalas forest, the two brothers looked at each other. "Young master, the Andalas Forest is the power of the Barbarian Tribe. Haven't you heard the story behind the forest?"
Zhou Fan shook his head, "The main reason for crossing such a path is to shorten the time, the comparison if choosing another path is three to one, is, it would even likely take a month just to reach the territory of the Han Empire."
"And as you should know, I once entered the Andalas Forest and found nothing. Perhaps the news regarding the Barbarian Tribe is not entirely true" Zhou Fan added to the Two Twin Axes.
"If you hesitate to follow me, I won't force you."
Hearing this the expressions of the two middle-aged men instantly turned pale. "Young master, we have sworn to follow you. Wherever you stand, that's where we are."
"It's fine that way," Zhou Fan did not need someone who would not take the risk, he greatly appreciated the decision of the Two Twin Axes who decided to keep following him.
...
Zhou Fan rode on Zhou Jim, while the Two Twin Axes followed him from behind. They kept darting apart the crossbar barrier in front. No matter the sky slowly changed at night, they continued on their way.
A few moments passed and they stopped at a river.
"Young master, I will hunt first or second level beasts." Ciu San was already holding his axe, he had prepared to find dinner for himself and the other comrades.
Zhou Fan nodded. Zhi Long warned her sister. "Don't go too far, and don't take too long."
Ciu San snorted, then darted without answering Zhi Long's warning.
Zhou Fan prepared a fire, while Zhi Long took water. They divide their duties fairly. But not with Zhou Jim who was lying on his stomach while gnawing at the crystal beast.
Although it was not a high-level crystal beast, at least it would be beneficial to Zhou Jim.
Before long Ciu San came with five white-spotted deer. Seeing this Zhi Long approached. "It can get five level one beasts, incredible luck."
Level one beasts were indeed not difficult to capture, especially if given the cultivation of those at the senior combat level. But finding their existence is not easy, being able to capture five tails certainly shows how beautiful the Andalas Forest is.
This is not surprising, as not many entered the Andalas Forest, it can even be said to be non-existent.
The existence of the Barbarian Tribe became one of the main reasons, why not many people entered the Andalas Forest region. In addition, the position of the forest that was between the two empires, made him worried when he met fighters from other empires.
It was late and the three decided to rest there. Although they sleep without a roof, they can still sleep.
Zhou Jim stood guard, the red wolf stood up and often went around like a soldier.
Morning came quickly, Zhou Fan woke up while opening his eyes. Together with that Ciu San and Zhi Long woke up from their slumber.
"Young master?" greet the two in unison.
Zhou Fan nodded then walked towards the river and washed his face. The two Twin Axes did not want to miss, they also walked towards the river to refresh the body and eyes.
After that they continued their journey, down the forest that still stretched wide in front.
Uh...
Ciu San stopped after feeling his feet pull something. He looked back, but found nothing.
Zhou Fan and Zhi Long stopped, "What's wrong?" zhou Fan asked the thick-bodied man.
But the one asked looked confused, as if he wanted to say something but could not explain it.
Cracks!
Suddenly a sound of wood cracking. Zhou Fan spontaneously circulated his gaze and saw dozens of blades darting rapidly to where he was.
Trank! Tranks....
Zhou Fan instantly clipped out a spear, turning his hand to repel the dozens of attacking blades.
Zhou Fan's gaze led to a bamboo stick on a tree trunk, it was the bamboo that pulled out dozens of knives.
"It's poisonous" he said, observing a knife lying on the surface of the forest.
"Stay alert, it seems that we are entering into the hunting ground." Zhou Fan prepared with a spear in hand, worried that he would not have time to save his weapon.
Just finished Zhou Fan said, dozens of blades shot out from the front.
Trank!
The two Twin Axes jumped up and instantly unfurled the axes in front, dispelling the blade attack that was centered on them. But one knife was missed, and shot across the side of his head.
Shutt...
The slab!
The blade pierced through the tree trunk easily, as if it was ripe meat.
"It seems that we got into a trap that was actually intended for beasts. Most likely this is where the Barbarian Tribe caught the hunt." Zhou Fan's words made Ciu San and Zhi Long squint.
But the two of them did not speak, only kept quiet and walked as Zhou Fan continued his search.
"What is this, is this honey?" Zhi Long looked at the golden liquid in his right hand.
Hearing that cry, Zhou Fan and Ciu San turned to Zhi Long.
Tests...
Once again the golden-colored liquid fell down from above. Spontaneous all three raised their heads, when making sure their faces looked slightly twitched.
Tests...
The golden liquid fell right on Zhou Fan's face. Sweet, that was what she felt as the golden liquid slowly flowed and entered the gap between her lips.
"That Fire!" Zhou Fan's eyes widened to see a bee the size of a fist. Very big!
And even more astounding was their number that there might be around hundreds.
"Young master, that bee is a level six beast. They're so many, we better avoid them."
Zhou Fan nodded, he slowly took a step away. Not that he was afraid or not confident. But it is better not to fight because continuing the journey is more important for him.
But it seemed like the fire bees had known of their existence, the hum of yang being released became sharp and rumbling. The bee turns and appears to be ready to attack.
"Don't get punctured by the needle, it can make muscles weaken and will lose function. After that you won't be able to move." Zhou Fan reminded the Two Twin Axes who had prepared with axes in their hands.
Zhou Fan clucked in annoyance while putting up the horses.
Hem...
"It's gonna be a hassle!"