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Just as Ye Huan made up his mind to accompany the little princess and her group to Liangzhou, in the Capital of Huaxia...
Zhao Wujie hurried back to the palace. With the little princess kidnapped, he summoned his ministers and issued a decree, commanding all the palace experts, except for a few who remained behind, to search for the whereabouts of the little princess. He promised a reward of ten thousand taels of gold and a promotion for anyone who could bring her back. The palace was instantly abuzz with excitement as countless experts rushed out, their sights set on Beiyuan.
In the Ye Family, when Ye Tian learned through various channels that Ye Huan had appeared at the Trial Assembly venue, he couldn't help but feel uneasy. He called for Ye Luo and sent him to Liangzhou to find Ye Huan, instructing him to ensure Ye Huan's safety at all costs.
At the Dragon Hall Headquarters, upon hearing that his subordinates had foolishly kidnapped the little princess, Long Batian's face darkened as he violently smashed the armrest of his chair.
Unbeknownst to this, Ye Huan was currently climbing slowly up the mountain with Weiyang and the others.
"Ye Huan, I'm hungry..." After advancing for an unknown distance, the little princess, exhausted from her exertion, tugged at Ye Huan's arm and spoke softly.
Beside her, Weiyang nodded in agreement as his stomach grumbled audibly. Saliva dribbled from the corner of his mouth, earning him disdainful looks from Zhang Ren, who sighed inwardly about how the president of the Mage Association could have such a grandson.
After a moment's hesitation, Zhang Ren, being the strongest in terms of stamina among the group, volunteered an idea. He turned to Ye Huan and said, "Why don't you all take a break? I'll go a bit further up to see if I can find something to eat..."
As soon as this suggestion was made, both the little princess and Weiyang nodded in unison. Ye Huan had no choice but to agree reluctantly.
In Huaxia Nation, it was customary for men and women to maintain distance from each other. While it was acceptable under circumstances where they were trying to rescue the little princess, Ye Huan felt hesitant about continuing onward with her now.
Watching Zhang Ren turn away, Ye Huan couldn't help but remind him: "Be careful. If you encounter danger, remember to come back. We'll think of a way together; don't try to fight it alone."
A single word can accomplish much; a single word can ruin everything; and in certain situations, a single word can win hearts. In this case, Ye Huan's primary concern was not whether Zhang Ren would return but rather his safety. This moved Zhang Ren so much that tears nearly welled up in his eyes. To avoid being seen by others, he hurriedly made his way toward the mountain peak.
What was Ye Huan's identity? He was the eldest son of the Royal Capital Ye Family. And what was Zhang Ren's identity? Just a Town Enforcer from Beiyuan City.
If he could, Zhang Ren truly wished he could stay by Ye Huan's side instead of enduring daily exposure to wind and sun while bullying commoners on the streets of Beiyuan City.
To others, Zhang Ren might seem impressive, but he was acutely aware of the deep-seated hatred the citizens of Beiyuan City held for the Town Enforcers. Moreover, after several days of interaction, Zhang Ren recognized Ye Huan's potential. As a first-level summoner, he had managed to kill a Fifth-Level Magical Beast; what could he achieve now as a second-level summoner? What about at level five?
Unbeknownst to him, a seed had begun to sprout deep within Zhang Ren's heart.
After Zhang Ren walked away, Ye Huan, feeling idle, decided to summon his M4A1 assault rifle to practice his shooting skills. His marksmanship was abysmal; he recalled the encounter with the Black-Bellied Bear Spider. If Ye Huan had been able to shoot the spider in its eyes right away, would he have been so passive?
He picked up a small stone from the ground and placed it on a distant boulder before starting his practice. Behind him, Weiyang and the little princess were not bored; one was sound asleep while the other sat on a rock, watching Ye Huan practice with great interest.
It must be said that without the worry of ammunition, Ye Huan's shooting skills improved rapidly. After just half an hour, while he couldn't guarantee hitting the stone every time from five meters away, his accuracy had significantly improved. Most bullets struck around the stone rather than flying off into the sky as they had before.
Satisfied with his practice, Ye Huan put away the M4A1 and couldn't help but worry about Zhang Ren's safety. After all, he was the strongest among them; who knew when they might need him to save their lives?
Just as Ye Huan resolved to go look for Zhang Ren, he suddenly spotted him approaching. Zhang Ren was bare-chested with long hair cascading down his shoulders, using his upper garment to carry something.
As they got closer, Ye Huan realized that Zhang Ren had indeed found something edible. In his arms was a bundle containing a dozen oddly shaped fruits that caught Ye Huan's attention. After examining them for a while without recognizing what they were, Ye Huan decided to taste one of the yellow oval fruits. To his surprise, it tasted quite good, so he grabbed another and gestured towards the little princess and Weiyang.
This wasn't the palace or the Mage Association; Weiyang and the little princess had no choice but to accept what Zhang Ren had found. Fortunately, each fruit was large enough to fit in an adult's fist. After eating just two, the little princess could eat no more and curiously asked Zhang Ren, "What kind of fruit is this? It tastes great!"
"This is called Flavor Fruit. They usually grow in plains. We were lucky; I found a tree on the mountain top that bore these fruits and picked some..." As he looked at the little princess's beautiful face and captivating eyes, Zhang Ren scratched his head shyly while answering her question before popping a Flavor Fruit into his mouth.
A fruit tree?
Hearing Zhang Ren mention finding a tree that bore Flavor Fruits filled Ye Huan with excitement. He turned to Zhang Ren and asked eagerly, "Zhang Ren, did you say you found a tree that grows Flavor Fruits?"
"Yes! I only picked a small portion from the top when I came back; there are still plenty of Flavor Fruits on that tree. Why?" Taking a big bite of his Flavor Fruit, Zhang Ren replied with his mouth full, clearly starving.
Upon hearing this from Zhang Ren, Ye Huan couldn't contain his joy; excitement surged within him. According to their map, they still had quite a distance to cover after crossing this mountain before reaching Liangzhou. If they hadn't found anything to eat along the way, Ye Huan shuddered at the thought of what they would do.
Thus, he became particularly invested in this Flavor Fruit tree. Once everyone was full, he immediately pulled Zhang Ren along to lead the way as they set off once more on their journey to conquer this high mountain...
As Zhang Ren had said, not long after setting off, Ye Huan and the others discovered a Flavor Fruit tree nestled in a crevice halfway up the mountain. After picking all the fruits from it, they continued their journey. However, Weiyang was left in a difficult situation; lacking anything to carry the Flavor Fruits, the group decided to strip him of his Robe, leaving him with only a pair of shorts. Furious, Weiyang cursed his misfortune.
Three days later, surviving on Flavor Fruits when hungry and drinking morning dew when thirsty, Ye Huan and his companions finally arrived at the foot of Liangzhou City. Gazing at the towering city walls that reached over thirty meters high, they couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions. Reflecting on their recent experiences felt like a dream, completely unaware that the experts from the Capital of Huaxia were frantically searching for the little princess, turning Beiyuan City upside down in their quest.
The combination of Ye Huan and his three companions was striking; one could tell just by observing how the guards at the city gate looked at them.
One guard was bare-chested with long hair, another wore a dull yellow armor, and there was a chubby one dressed only in shorts, holding an inconspicuous staff. The only one who seemed somewhat normal was the little princess in her qipao, though it was clearly tattered now. Through the rips in her dress, one could even see her snow-white skin…
“Wait a moment! What are you lot doing?” As Ye Huan and his companions approached the City Gate, the guards immediately stopped them. Given their appearance, it was no surprise that they raised suspicions.
However, these guards were quite competent; their eyes were fixated on Ye Huan in his dull yellow armor rather than on the beautiful little princess. After all, in the world of ordinary people, wearing armor usually indicated one was a soldier.
Seeing that all the guards were looking at him, Ye Huan stepped forward and awkwardly mimicked scenes from movies he had seen in the twenty-first century. He addressed the guards: “Gentlemen, we are here for business. They are my family and servants who accidentally encountered robbers and ended up here. I hope you can show mercy and let us through…”
While speaking, Ye Huan pretended to wipe away tears. His pitiful demeanor combined with their situation immediately garnered sympathy from the soldiers. One by one, they nodded and cleared a path for Ye Huan and his companions.
Exchanging glances with those behind him, Ye Huan led them forward into the city, quickly blending into the crowd.
As they gradually disappeared from view, one soldier suddenly felt something was off. He approached the guard who had first stopped Ye Huan and whispered, “Boss, doesn’t something seem strange? Since when do merchants wear armor?”
If anyone were to be blamed, it would be Ye Huan. To adapt to the weight of his Dragon Scale Armor over these past few days and to avoid any danger upon reaching Liangzhou, he had kept it on without taking it off.
After this reminder from his subordinate, the guard who was clearly in charge realized what was happening. Angrily tightening his grip on his spear, he shouted to the other soldiers: “Quick! Go after them!” But where could they find any trace of Ye Huan now?
Having successfully infiltrated Liangzhou City, Ye Huan and his companions finally breathed a sigh of relief. Without hesitation, they began wandering around town to find a fabric shop or an inn to buy some clothes and clean themselves up.
After walking for a while, Weiyang gradually sensed something was amiss and couldn’t help but pat Zhang Ren on the shoulder.
Having developed a friendship over these past few days, Zhang Ren no longer seemed as confrontational towards Weiyang as before; instead, he asked softly, “Weiyang, what’s wrong?”
"Feel the nearby Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy; something seems off," Weiyang said, glancing warily around.
Upon hearing Weiyang's words, Zhang Ren closed his eyes, trying to sense what was amiss. To his surprise, he blurted out, "So many?"
"So many of what?"
Ye Huan and the little princess turned to Zhang Ren, puzzled about what trick he and Weiyang were playing this time.
Without any hint of jest, Zhang Ren's expression was unusually serious as he spoke to Ye Huan about what he had just sensed: "There are a lot of Professionals in this city; at least five or six out of ten people on the street are Professionals!"
Five or six out of ten? That would mean more than half! Even in the capital, such a high ratio seemed unlikely.
Seeing Zhang Ren's serious expression, which did not seem like a lie, Ye Huan looked around but couldn't discern anything unusual. After all, he didn't possess the ability to sense the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy within others like Zhang Ren and Weiyang did.
Ruffling his messy hair, Ye Huan made a guess: "Could it be that we've just happened upon a gathering place for Professionals? Should we move forward and take a look?"
Nodding in agreement, Zhang Ren and Weiyang had already put away their usual playful demeanor. The little princess and Ye Huan also felt a bit tense; they were no longer on Huaxia Nation's territory, and any chaotic identities they might have had were rendered useless, forcing them to proceed with caution.
After walking over a hundred meters and sensing again, Zhang Ren and Weiyang confirmed their earlier conclusion: at least half of the people on the streets of Liangzhou City were Professionals!
This conclusion left Ye Huan and the little princess utterly dumbfounded.
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