SFS Chapter 850 A Guest Arrives Amidst the Chaos
Chapter 850 A Guest Arrives Amidst the Chaos
Grandpa Pajadan accidentally got lost in a pile of old papers and couldn't get out. What he didn't know was that, although he didn't know what happened to the descendants of that lineage, this small team really did come from Mondstadt to help.
"Strong outsiders, thank you for your help. Which direction did you come from? Do you have any news from the Echoing Children?"
Because of his fathers, Bennett had exceptional respect for the elderly. As soon as he heard an old man speak, he would immediately sheathe his sword and stand respectfully beside him to listen to his questions.
“Grandpa, the attacks on the Echoing Child are much weaker than those on this side. We have left quite a few people there, so we should be able to easily protect everyone’s safety.”
Pajadan shook his head seriously, "No, no, what you're talking about happened some time ago."
"I've been observing the rhythm of the Abyss's attacks. The initial wave of attacks was widespread, weak, and scattered, seemingly appearing randomly. However, because the attacks were spread across the entire territory, many tribes began sending their warriors to rescue caravans and relocate civilians from scattered settlements. But this played right into the Abyss's plan..."
Xu Ning, who was slowly floating over in a tuna, took a sip of his drink. "Are you trying to say that we're using a diversionary tactic? How could those beasts in the abyss be that clever?"
Pajadan glared at the man who was drinking in broad daylight. "We can't let our guard down. Just after our Suspended Woodmen's messengers set off to inform the tribes and caravans of the attack, the Abyss's offensive suddenly escalated, becoming almost three times stronger than the first wave. Moreover, it was all concentrated near the tribal settlements, catching us completely off guard. The other tribes are probably in no better shape. Furthermore, many of our elite warriors have been dispatched and scattered across various locations, unable to return in time to provide reinforcements..."
These words shocked Xu Ning.
"When did that guy become so clever? He even used a diversionary tactic? A brute who's stopped looking at recipes and started studying military strategy?"
Pajadan glanced at the drunkard muttering to himself inexplicably, then continued to Bennett, "If I'm not mistaken, the Abyss's attack will likely escalate further. This battle is probably a long-planned war by the Abyss. We must quickly spread this message to all the tribes, but one wave of our messengers has already gone out, and we're short-handed..."
Bennett immediately understood what the old man was about to say.
"Grandpa, are you trying to recruit us as messengers? Normally, our adventure team wouldn't refuse, but we need to go to the vicinity of the Ember Sea to find the main force first, so..."
Pajadan suddenly realized, "Oh, it's alright, it's alright. Since you're still on your way, please pass this message on to whichever tribe you pass through. That would be a great help."
“Leave this to me.” Bennett readily agreed to the request to deliver a message along the way.
While the group was chatting for a few minutes, the situation on the battlefield ahead changed again.
The passage that Xu Ning, Diluc, and the others had rushed through was already filled with newly born magical beasts, but at this moment it was once again engulfed by a surge of raging flames. Moreover, unlike the sharp cry of Diluc's fire phoenix, this flame was filled with the domineering roar of lions and tigers.
"Oh, what a rare sight! What brings you here?"
Indeed, a rare guest emerged from the blazing firelight—it was none other than Dixia, the leader of the Blazing Beast Hunter Mercenary Group.
"If we're talking about rare guests, you are the one. Our mercenary group at least follows Mora's guidance to make a living all over the world, unlike you, sir, who still appears in the most dangerous places even when there's no profit to be made."
As Dixia walked over, behind her were blindfolded yak pack animals, all laden with supplies, led by members of the Blazing Beast Hunting Mercenary Group.
Although their eyes were blindfolded, the aura of the surrounding abyssal beasts continued to stimulate the animals' nerves, making them want to escape as soon as possible. However, because these were well-trained and extremely gentle yak pack animals, they only stomped their hooves restlessly in place and did not flee in terror.
"So this time you were also following 'Mora's guidance'...tsk, why does that word remind me of a certain person..."
Before Xu Ning could finish speaking, a girl's voice, still somewhat childish, rang out from a pack animal.
"The world's richest tycoon and most generous guest, I never expected you to still remember me. Dolly has been missing your Dust Concealment Gourd for quite some time now. I never thought I would see you here. How should I put it, it's like great minds think alike, isn't it?"
Xu Ning was both amused and exasperated by Dolly's entrance speech. It seemed that this guy really cared about me, even if it was about my gourd that could pour out Mora. But the fact that he managed to find out the name of the gourd showed that he had put in a lot of effort.
However, what about the saying, "Great minds think alike"?
Dolly stood on the beast and spun around, pointing in the direction of the Echo Child.
"I came from the Echoing Children, I saw everything! You know, I studied the historical records of Nata for a long time before I realized that they were very likely to encounter a large-scale invasion of the Abyss. So I stockpiled a large amount of logistical supplies and medical supplies at low prices early on, just so I could make a fortune in Nata at this time."
"But I can't compare to you, sir, who even sold national treasures to them to defend the city. I know I can't do that. I can only follow you and earn a little Mora."
Xu Ning glanced at the little guy who wanted to profit from the war. "I didn't sell anything, I just lent it. But you're really something, to have thought of this in advance. Well, it's good, Nata is already in dire need of medicine, so your arrival is a win-win situation."
"It's not just medical supplies. I also brought some good stuff with me this time. Why don't you try it out first?"
After Dolly finished speaking, she pulled a huge box from the beast at her feet, then took out a handful of leaf-like things from it, put one on her ear, and asked Xu Ning with a smile, "You've been wandering in Sumeru for so long, you must be quite familiar with using this, right?"
Xu Ning naturally recognized what it was: "Void Terminal," something that was once worn by every adult in the Sumeru realm, but for various reasons, it was eventually banned by the entire population and no longer used.